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Annual Chalk the Block event returns to St. Joseph

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T. JOSEPH, Mich. — Need a summer boredom buster for your family before the back-to-school crunch begins? St. Joseph, Michigan, is hosting its 19th Annual Chalk the Block July 30 to Aug. 2.

Sponsored by Cook Nuclear Plant-Indiana Michigan Power, this free event draws regional artists who create chalk masterpieces downtown on Broad Street, between Lake Boulevard and State Street A special guest artist this year will be Nate Baranowski from Tampa, Florida. His chalk murals and street art have awed audiences from Illinois to Florida. Festivalgoers can watch Baranowski create an original work in a 7-by-15 foot block at the corner of Broad and State Street. To view his portfolio, visit natebaranowski.com.

Chalk art isn’t the only sidewalk entertainment planned. City merchants will showcase sales merchandise outside and local organizations will host special events such as heritage walking tours, a farmers market, Antiques on the Bluff and free, horse-drawn trolley rides around the Victorian-era town.

“This weekend celebrates our very walkable city,” said Jill Stone, executive director of St. Joseph Today. “Not only can you see awesome chalk art around town, families can easily walk to Whirlpool Compass Fountain, jam to live music or catch a movie outdoors by Lake Michigan.

Everything is free.”

Stone said this long weekend also offers a good opportunity to view the city’s outdoor art exhibit “Splishin’ and a Splashin’” that showcases gigantic painted frogs, ducks and whales along downtown streets.

She added the St. Joseph riverfront, several Lake Michigan beaches and family friendly attractions are walking distance from the shops and restaurants.

Chalk the Block activities include: July 30-Aug. 2 • All day — Sidewalk sales July 31 • 1 p.m. — Heritage Walking Tour: meet at St. Joseph Today Welcome Center, 301 State St. • 4 to 7 p.m. — Chalk Artist Registration: Welcome Center

• 4 p.m. — Summer Jam 2015 • 10 p.m. (dusk) — Summer Movies: Jaws in Centennial Park

Aug. 2 • All day — Chalk the Block Viewing: Blocks completed by 10 a.m., judging follows • 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. — Antiques on the Bluff • 3:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. — St. Joseph Municipal Band: John E. N. Howard Bandshell

St. Joseph Today is a 501(c)(3) membership-based organization dedicated to developing and promoting events and • 5 to 8 p.m. — Horse-drawn Trolley Aug. 1 business the city and its surrounding comRides: board at Elm and State Street • All day — Chalk the Block: Broad St. munities. For more information about • 7:30 p.m. — Friday Night Concert: Lake (starts at 7 a.m.)

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Swim, bike, run Triathlon returns to Eagle Lake Aug. 1

By ANDREW MERICA andrew.merica @leaderpub.com E D WA R D S B U R G , Mich. — To swim an 800yard dash takes strength.

To bike 17.2 miles takes endurance. To run 5.3 miles takes perseverance.

To do them all back to back to back? That takes a triathlete.

The Sixth Annual Eagle Lake Triathlon will take place beginning at 8 a.m.

Saturday, Aug. 1, at Eagle Lake Marine in Edwardsburg. There will be three separate triathlons: the Long Sprint, the Short Sprint, and the Kids Triathlon.

“We like to get kids involved, and we also like to get people new to the sport involved,” said Mike Teske, director of operations for the Eagle Lake Triathlon and president of the Northern Indiana Triple Threat Triathlon Club.

The Long Sprint begins with an 800-yard swim, 400 yards out and 400 yards back, in Eagle Lake.

The swim is followed immediately by a 17.2-mile bike ride that goes east on US 12 to M-62 North, circles back west on Monette Street, south on Cassopolis Road, then east again back to Eagle Lake on US-12. Following the bike ride is a 5.3-mile run around the circumference of Eagle Lake.

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The Kids Triathlon consists of a 25-yard swim, 3/4mile bike ride and half-mile run. the Short Sprint will kick off.

“The Short Sprint is good for beginners,” Teske said. “The lake is fairly shallow, so if there is a problem, they’re able to stand up, take a breath and get re-situated. There are plenty of lifeguards available.”

The Short Sprint includes a 200-yard swim, 6.9-mile bike ride and 1.4-mile run.

Following the Short Sprint is the Kids Triathlon, which includes a 25yard swim, 3/4-mile bike ride and half-mile run.

“The Kids Triathlon is not a competition,” Teske said. “It’s just to get them familiar with the sport and have fun. They all get awards.”

Teske said that the other two triathlons, however, are competitions and will feature awards for the top finishers.

“There will be age

group awards for first, second and third place,” Teske said. “There are 14 age groups, male and female awards each. There will be overall male and female awards, which will be trophies.”

Registration is $65 for the Long Sprint, $55 for the Short Sprint and $25 for the Kids Triathlon.

Registration includes an Eagle Lake Triathlon Tshirt, but the money goes toward a much greater cause.

“Kernan’s Heroes is a veterans program that takes veterans from southwestern Michigan and northern Indiana and helps them with housing,” Teske said. “We’re trying to help them get back on their feet.”

Teske said that the triathlon raised $12,000 for Kernan’s Heroes last year.

In order to raise as much money as possible, the triathlon is staffed with vol-

unteers, and Teske said that they are still looking for more volunteers.

Their goal is to have 100 volunteers, and while he is looking for anyone who wants to help out, he is especially interested in those with CPR/first aid certification.

“It’s great to volunteer at (a triathlon) so, that way, you can see what it’s all about,” Teske said.

Registration for both volunteers and triathletes can be found online at eaglelaketri.com. If space is available, triathletes can also register on-site August 1.

Packet pickup is from 4 to 7 p.m. July 31, and there will also be a Beginners Clinic from 5 to 7 p.m. during packet pickup.

Eagle Lake Marine is located at 68777 Avenue A in Edwardsburg.

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Trails and Ales on the river

Revamped Niles festival debuts Aug. 1 at Riverfront Park

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ILES, Mich. — For decades the city of Niles has celebrated the river that ties the community to the rest of Michiana, and this year is no different.

However, event planners have worked to revamp the summer festival, making it what they believe will be bigger and better than ever.

On Aug. 1 and 2, Niles will be introduced to the inaugural Trails and Ales Festivus.

The new “festivus” replaces the former Niles Riverfest, which was a family festival favorite for more than 20 years in Niles. The Niles Park Board has taken on the planning of the new festivus.

They are offering a full variety of new attractions for the visitors to enjoy while keeping old favorites, such as the dragon boat races, car show and array of live music that typically fills the amphitheater at Riverfront Park.

The first new attraction, a barbecue contest, is hoped to be an instant favorite among visitors. To complement the

food, the Four Flags Chamber of Commerce will set up a craft beer and wine tent with offerings coming from many local breweries and wineries.

Those wishing to get some exercise in friendly competition have the opportunity to participate in a volleyball tournament, a corn hole tournament, a pickleball tournament and a two-day Michigan Momentum team softball tournament.

The river is also going to be the location of a new team fishing contest, which has 100 percent cash prize payouts.

For the youngest visi-

tors, there will be a YMCA Daytime Park, as well as a bounce house.

As always, the St. Joseph River offers not only its beauty to the entire park setting, but also a five-mile walking trail that inspires the “Trails” part of the festival’s new name.

There will be an arts and crafts show with strictly handmade items. Guests will have the opportunity to enjoy the works of many local artisans and purchase their artwork.

All events and parking are free. A detailed listing of events and times can be found at nilestrailsandales.com

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Two summer productions open in St. Joseph

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T. JOSEPH, Mich. — The Twin City Players (TCP) will present two second stage productions next month, “My Big Gay Italian Funeral” by Anthony Wilkinson and “8” by Dustin Lance Black.

Both shows will be directed by August Garritano.

“My Big Gay Italian” Funeral by Anthony Wilkinson “My Big Gay Italian Funeral” picks where “My Big Gay Italian Wedding” leaves off, at the funeral of Anthony’s father Joe. Anthony is reunited with his gay brother Peter Pinnunziato, who he hasn’t spoken to in over a decade. Family drama and crazy characters unite when everything that can possibly happen at an Italian wake certainly will.

The cast of “My Big Gay Italian Funeral” includes Josh Blair-Boger as Anthony, Ricky Wallsten as Maurizio, Vaughan Christopher Radde as Peter, Susan Salas as Angela, Linnea Martinez as Maria, Bruno Streck Rodrigues as Dominick, Meggie Anderson as Ondine, Lisa Garritano as Toniann, Carlee Marie Stoker as Lucia, Kathleen Driscoll as Connie, Coreana Frampton as Eva/Aunt Donna/Fanny, Joel Smiedendorf as Lou Donatacci/Ezio, Alexander Scott Novitzke as Rabbi Horowitz/Diamondelle and Kendall Rogers as Pontessa/Vidal.

Performance dates are Aug. 13-10 and Aug. 20-23 Performance times are 8 p.m. for Thursday, Friday and Saturday evening performances. Sunday performances will now begin at 2 p.m. All performances take place at the Twin City Players Studio located at 600 West Glenlord Road in St. Joseph.

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Learn about the historical context of marriage from expert testimony. See the human cost of discrimination. Uncover the arguments used to justify bans on marriage for gay and lesbian couples. Using the actual court transcripts from the landmark federal trial of California’s Prop. “8” and first-hand interviews, “8” shows both sides of the debate in a moving 90-minute play.

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HREE OAKS, Mich. — Like prospectors in 1849, Journeyman Distillery struck gold in California. The craft distillery from southwest Michigan entered Old Country Goodness, its apple cider liqueur, in the 2015 Los Angeles International Spirits Competition and ended up receiving a gold medal in the fruit liqueurs category. Scoring 91 points, Old Country Goodness was named “Best of Category.”

The 2015 Los Angeles International Spirits Competition received 365 spirits entries from 130 producers. The competition is partner of the Los Angeles International Wine Competition, a competition bestowing medals to the best wines from around the globe for more than seven decades.

The Los Angeles International Spirits Competition began in 2007, awarding medals for Blue Agave Tequila, before expanding to all spirits in 2010.

Old Country Goodness, commonly referred to as O.C.G., is an apple cider liqueur based on a secret family recipe. The liqueur blends Journeyman’s rye-based W.R. White Whiskey with organic apple juice and apple cider from Michigan and a touch of cinnamon for a kick of spice.

The liqueur began as a distillery-only drink but quickly became one of the most popular orders in the distillery’s tasting room. The spirit entered distribution in its iconic growler bottle for the first time in 2014 and quickly became one of Journeyman’s best-selling spirits.

“Cider has been one of the quickest growing segments in the alcoholic beverage industry,” says Nick Yoder, Journeyman’s marketing director. “We’re seeing a lot of cross-

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Ship and Shore Festival returns to New Buffalo

By ANDREW MERICA andrew.merica @leaderpub.com

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EW BUFFALO — John Moultrie knows his jazz.

As the founder and CEO of iRock Jazz, Moultrie has become a bit of a local and regional celebrity in the world of jazz and blues music.

Now, Moultrie will be using his talents to bring back the formerly canceled Ship and Shore Festival — this time, giving it a twist of what Moultrie calls “red-hot blues.”

“Ship and Shore was previously a festival that had been going on in New Buffalo for the last 30-something years,” Moultrie explained. “It has changed hands on a couple of occasions.

“Having been a longtime resident of New Buffalo, I decided that (with its cancellation) it left a gaping hole for our summer. Without it, our vacationers and the economics of some of the restaurants would be affected.”

So Moultrie went to Harbor Arts with the idea to reinvent the festival.

“Part of the reinvention came on the heels of knowing that there were problems (with the old festival),” Moultrie said. He explained that, among other things, holding the festival in the middle of Whittaker Street was, logistically, very difficult for the city. Also, because the festival brought in outside food vendors, Moultrie said that competition would develop between the outside vendors and the local restaurants.

“We really wanted to strip the festival down to its core essence,” he said.

Moultrie explained that the festival was a big deal not only to the local residents but to those who own vacation homes in the New Buffalo area, as well.

Moultrie was very passionate about reviving this festival to serve those people.

Harbor Arts supported Moultrie, and they scheduled the First Annual Ship and Shore Blues Festival from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Aug. 8 Moultrie became the artistic director of the festival and went to work making changes, beginning by moving the festival back to its original location in Lions Beachfront Park.

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Parking for the festival will be available at Lions Beachfront Park for $10.

The Ship and Shore Blues Festival will reduce the price by $5 to anyone with a ticket to the festival. There will also be parking at Whittaker and US-12 for free, with a free shuttle provided by Chrysler for anyone wanting to park there.

Moultrie said that, should this year’s festival prove successful, he is looking to expand even more in the future.

“We’re looking at multiple days and multiple festivals,” he said.

More information can be found at shipandshorebluesfestival.com. The musical performances will be held at the Lions Beachfront Park Pavillion, located at 101 Marquette Drive in New Buffalo. Lions Beachfront Park is located along Marquette Drive in New Buffalo.

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“I think critically on whatever type of food we get,” Moultrie said. “I wanted to make sure it was the best. No food truck will offer the same thing.”

The most impressive part of the festival, however, is the lineup of blues performers that Moultrie was able to arrange.

From noon to 1:30 p.m., Precious Taylor, niece of the late Queen of Blues Koko Taylor, will be performing a tribute to her aunt. Her performance will be followed at 2 p.m. by local blues musician Hank Mowrey.

The Chicago Rhythm & Blues Kings will play at 4 p.m., and at 6 p.m., the evening portion of the festival will feature what Moultrie believes will draw the biggest crowd: Chicago Women in the Blues, featuring Shirley King with a tribute performance to her late father, the legendary B.B.

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“It’s a four-hour nonstop show, and that’s very impressive,” Moultrie said.

Tickets will be sold at the gate. Admission for children age 14 and under is free, age 15-20 is $5 and age 21 and above is $10. All activities within the festival are covered by this admission fee, including a mobile arcade “Game Truck,” which features arcade-style games that are great for groups, and a “Musical Instrument Petting Zoo,” which allows music enthusiasts a chance to try out various musical instruments.

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In memory of a friend Yoga session to be hosted in memory of St. Joseph man who died of cancer

W

hen I moved back to Southwestern Michigan five years ago, one of the first new people I met was Steven Welsh. I walked into my first ever raw vegan potluck at Rawnora Ranch in Watervliet and he was there greeting people with that huge bright smile of his.

I was already vegan at the time, and had been for quite a while, but I’d never had a community of friends with my same views.

I’d moved back to the area to recover from a divorce, focus on my food, achieve my dream of writing a cookbook, and to pass on my belief in the healing power of yoga.

Meeting Steven that day at Rawnora solidified my path to healing and helped make the rest of those

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Steven was a long-time yoga teacher, spending hours with the elderly to try and keep them mobile, infusing others with his energy and charm. Already a cancer survivor at the time, he taught me more

than I can ever express about the healing power of food; how living food keeps you living and how to put your love and energy into everything you create. I worked closely with him in both the yoga studio and the kitchen for several years. He was always so willing and eager to help me and anyone he believed in. There was an energizing light about him that radiated and spread to anyone lucky enough to know him.

Sadly, last week this great light was extinguished as Steven lost his long battle with cancer.

I was about to practice yoga with a dear friend on a gorgeous downtown Chicago rooftop when I happened to check my Facebook feed and see the news.

Throughout my practice

I could feel Steven there with me, see his shining smile, hear his voice encouraging me to keep being me. He was always there for me in so many ways and I wouldn’t be where I am today without his companionship, support, and guidance.

I know I’m not alone in this feeling. Steven touched so many lives. Here is a note my friend and fellow yogi Maria Rosner wrote about him: It is with a heavy heart that I write to you this morning. Steven Welsh was the first person I ever met in St. Joseph who taught yoga, during his days at the YWCA and teaching in a church basement in Coloma. He had such a vibrant energy and positive outlook...along with a sharp wit and ready laugh. I will miss him.

I’d planned to teach a Full Moon Yoga class on Friday, July 31st at Jean Klock Beach anyway...but after hearing of Steven’s passing, I decided to dedicate the class to him, to give the yoga community a chance to come together to celebrate his life. I’m asking people to make a donation of $15, and all the money raised will go to Hospice at Home.

I’m hoping all of you can help me to get the word out, far and wide about this beautiful event to honor not only an incredible human, but also an organization that helps so many in need. The event is listed on Maria’s Facebook yoga page: www.facebook.com/mariarosneryoga and you can contact her directly at yogamaria@ comcast.net for more information.

To all who have loved and lost: know their light shines on through us.

Namaste.

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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Off The Water, Michiana

General Notices 106 WRONGLY DENIED SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY BENEFITS?

I can help. (269)473-2370

Business Oppor200 tunities Earn Extra Cash on the Weekends

delivering the Leader AREA ROUTES AVAILABLE As an independent contractor you determine the hours you work on Saturday and/or Sunday. You must have a valid drivers license and your own transportation.

Contact Cindy at 269-687-7727 or cindy.klingerman@ leaderpub.com to learn more about this profitable opportunity

Help Wanted 300 DRIVER TRAINEES NEEDED NOW! Learn to drive for US XPRESS Earn $850 per week!

No experience needed!

Be trained & based locally!

US Xpress can cover costs!

1-800-882-7364

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

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

Week of July 23-29, 2015 • Page 9

CIRCULATION/ CLASSIFIED ASSISTANT

Assist circulation and classified departments with the operations of 2 daily and 5 weekly publications.

Must have computer experience, excellent typing skills and a strong work ethic. Sales experience a plus. Hourly compensation plus commission. Monday Friday 40 hrs/week.

Please send resume to:

cindy.klingerman @leaderpub.com

or 217 N. 4th St. Niles

EXPERIENCED CAREGIVER

LEADER PUBLICATIONS ROUTES AVAILABLE

HIRING CNC OPERATORS

in Dowagiac, MI 1st and 3rd shift $11-14/hr Start Immediately Apply and Call WorkAtExpress.com 269-408-1980

In Partnership with

JOB FAIR

Sparkle Quik Lube Niles. We will Train. NO Phone Calls Please. Apply At 1140 S. 11th St. Niles, MI

MANAGER WANTED

SEEKING

LUBE TECH NEEDED

for existing Niles hair salon. Line Cooks & Bartenders.

Interviews will be set up by Pay based on experience. calling (269)683-1296 Apply in person Mon. - Fri. 10-noon or 2pm -5pm at NOW HIRING Wounded Minnow, 234 S. Packers/Gen. Labor $9/hr Front, Dowagiac. No phone Drivers $14/hr calls please.

Maintenance $12/hr Machine Operators $10/hr SKILLED Forklift Operators CARPENTERS $11.50/hr Permanent, Full-time WANTED CALL 269-408-1980 for Remodeling Company.

Must have good driving record. Full-time with benefit package.

Call 269-465-9484 or apply in person at Zielke Homes & NOW HIRING Improvement, LLC , Riveridge Manor in Niles, Michigan is now hiring full 10107 Red Arrow Highway, Bridgman, MI 49106 and part time CENA'S for second and third shifts and 307 PRN RN/LPN'S on all shifts. Elderly Care Apply online @ KARE SERVICES www.grace.vikus.net/app or Compassionate Home in person at 1333 Wells St. Care Services (269)684-1984 (574)292-2900 email:KKaidanRay@aol.com NOW www.KAREService.com

HIRING

Welders, Fork Lift Operators, Production Workers, General Laborers and Much More!

Visit our office at 606 Ship Street, St. Joseph, MI to apply or online at www.OnStaffUSA.com

PepsiCo in Benton Harbor is hiring a

MERCHANDISER (PT/Rotating Shift) MIT # 6041060 Apply at miworks.org

PLASTIC EXTRUSION OPERATOR/ SUPERVISOR

Vytec, Inc. is seeking operators/supervisors with at least one year of set up experience in PVC extrusions.

Eight hour shifts, 1st, 2nd and 3rd available. Must have excellent math and measuring skills. Excellent benefits. Apply in person at 12912 Industrial Drive in Granger. EOE

Needed for small adult foster care home, (1 man & See our ad under business 1 woman). Berrien Springs opportunities (269)473-2510

position available Must have reliable transportation, valid driver’s NOW HIRING license, and ability to be on Apply today at call at times. www.trilliumjobs.com or Please send resume to 1011 Broadway St., Niles berrienm@pedcor.net or (269)684-6141 mail them to 1900 E. Main Kenneth Smith Inc St. Niles, MI 49120 MECHANIC & Berrien Woods is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

FABRICATOR No phone calls please TRACTOR & TRAILER Work 2nd shift 40+ hours CAFE HOSTESS & per week, work on heavy HOME CARE AIDE duty truck equipment, dump More details and trailers and related comapplication at ponents. A minimum of 1 year experience is required.

Benefits.

Apply in person: 2596 Detroit Road (M-60) www.casscoa.org Niles, MI www.kennethsmithinc.com

Wednesday, August 12, 2015, 4:00 - 7:00pm Be Prepared!!

•Bring Your Resume •Application Process •Possible Interview •Dress For Success Refreshments and hors d'oeuvres Door Prizes 3371 W. Cleveland Rd., Ste 120, South Bend, IN 46628 (574)289-1454

Kenneth Smith, Inc. Truck Drivers Pulling Dump Trailers Wanted

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

Berrien Woods Apartment Community has an immediate

FULL-TIME MAINTENANCE

With a career with Aflac there are no limits to what you can achieve. Contact Cindy at (269)208-3212 for further information

Instruction & Training

309

P.D.K. Firearm Instruction Concealed Pistol License Next class : Sat, Aug. 1st Contact Paul: 269-462-2584 or Kelly: 269-783-6570 pdkfirearms.com

Apartments Dowagiac

412

1 BEDROOM APT.

$350 (269)930-4232

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

IMMEDIATE AVAILABILITY!

No Application Fee!!

Riverside Apartments 550 Riverside Dr., Dowagiac, MI Close to the Casino!

Easy Access to M-51 Quiet Wooded Setting Close to Parks, Schools & Shopping Rent Based on Income Equal Housing Opportunity Barrier Free Units Available TDD/TTY: 711 This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer Apply Today!

269-782-5270

For Rent 418 AVAILABLE AUG. 1ST

3 br, 1 1/2 bath, fireplace, formal dining, close to town (Niles), no pets, no smoking, $800. Call Roger (269)683-2211

BRIDGMAN WALK TO WEKO BEACH

4928 Spring St. Charming secluded home on 7 plus acres in Bridgman wooded dunes. Short walking distance to Weko Beach on Lake Michigan. Classic home complete with knotty pine walls & ceilings, two baths, four bedrooms, tower den, screened porch, large deck system & two car garage.

Turn key opportunity available. $299,900.

Contact David Hammerschmidt for brochure/showing (269)369-7522 Coldwell Banker Advantage

CALL ME TODAY

For all your Real Estate Needs •Experienced •Knowledgeable •Available •Trusting (269)635-8116 Let your dreams bloom with Violet@ Coldwell Banker Anchor Niles!

LAKE FRONT COTTAGE

on Big Smith Lake, 1 bdrm.

July - Oct, 4 month lease, $500/month plus deposit & utilities. (269)362-5891

HOME FOR SALE

ROUND LAKE CHALETS

SISTER LAKES, MI “August Special” $545+tax (Reg.$1135+tax) Aug. 22nd -29th “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 FOR SALE

500

17 Acres (approx. 10 wooded) Pokagon Township 3 beds, 2.5 bath Don't Delay $199,000 Call or Text Chris Moore Freedom Realty (269)362-5665 (269)687-8484

1425 Clarendon Ave., Niles, MI possible land contract to qualified buyer with 20% down payment, completely remodeled inside & out, 2 bedroom, 1 full bath, eat in kitchen, tiled back splash, custom cabinets, new bath/shower toilet & vanity, original hardwood floors, tile floors, new paint, new stainless steel dishwasher & microwave, large back yard, full basement, new windows, siding, roof, furnace & A/C, close to school & park.

Check out more info & pictures online at forsalebyowner.

Reduced to $94,500.

Only serious inquires apply.

(269)876-0815 or email: crkfrm@copper.net

CALL Classifieds

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Hunting & Fishing 645 DEER HUNTING

35 acres Bainbridge area (269)463-5811

FOR SALE

Monster Mathews Bow for Speed. $650 OBO 269-697-9132

10 CLASS C & S MARSH ADAMS JUNKERS Misc. Services 747 TREE SERVICE D.J. HAULING & Trees, brush, stump removal, Adam buys high lift work, insured.

DELIVERY JUNK CARS (269)362-4331 or 683-1065 Adam Buys Repairable Cars Fixable Cars Wanted

adamsjunkers.com

(269)782-0401

669

HOME REPAIRS & REMODELING

Over 30 years of experience, tile work, kitchens, bathrooms, decks & porches, ESTATE SALE windows & doors, window July 14 - July 17, 6am - ?

Galien - 1979 Olive Branch wrapping, siding, fascia & soffit. Call Randy (269)782Rd. 3139 (269)208-9838 Eau Claire - 7260 5th St.

GARAGE SALE

Thurs., Fri. & Sat. July 9, 10 & 11, 8-5 Women's & men's clothing, 2 vacuum cleaners, upright freezer, Lia Sophia jewelry, kitchen items, dishes, John Deere grass bagger for riding lawn mower & much more

MK CONSTRUCTION

Vandalia - 15424 Black St.

Home Improvement & Maintenance

ENTERPRISES

PICKUP

POND LINERS

2006 CHEVY SILVERADO

Electrical Contracting, No Job Newer motor, some rust, ext.

Too Big or Small. Free Quotes. cab, $2,500 OBO (269)462Affordable Pricing, Licensed & 1203 Insured. (269)684-6290 or (269)470-4097.

Autos for Sale 945

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

(574)246-1922 equipment, 35 years exper- (574) 329-9294 ience. Robertson’s Sales & Service, Niles. Call (269)6842669

Antenna Service

737

WHY PAY TO WATCH TV?

Variety of Free HD & Digital Pole barn & other garages channels, use your own specialist. Roofing Siding, wiring, complete installation Framing and more. Over 40 & repair, tower removal. years experience. Licensed.

CUT THE CORD!!

Contact Michael N. Knepple CALL US FOR A FREE (269)476-9777 ESTIMATE TODAY! (269)357-6352 MR. MAINTENANCE antennasplus1.com Nile/Cassopolis62010 FREE ESTIMATES Anderson Rd. (Between Roofing, Siding & Windows, Concrete Service 739 White St. and Pokagon Hwy) Light Hauling & Spring BRADY CONCRETE Clean-Ups, No Inside or BARN SALE Outside job too big or small. Specializing in Flat work of all July 9 , 10 & 11, 10-4 type, seawalls, stamped conaffordable rates. crete & Bobcat Service. Free Pony saddle, cast iron, old Low tools, vintage glassware, (269)591-1403 estimates. Insured. Fast, dependable service. (269)445collectibles, kitchen items & WILLIAMS 3349 or (269)591-0100 much more (269)684-4469

CONSTRUCTION

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.

Call owner Steve Baxter for your free estimate today.

(269)683-9000

SEPTIC SYSTEM REPAIR

And any other excavating needs. Licensed in TriCounty area. Call Deer Path Excavating (269)208-5180

Painting Service

754

C & C CONCRETE

Flat work of all kinds, ESTATE SALE Repairs, Remodel, Windows, stamping, sidewalks, of Tom Cox Siding, Additions, Painting, concrete patching, patios, Thurs-Sat, July 9-11, Plumbing & More J.M. HUNT driveways and pole barns.

9am-6pm Certified mobile home work No job too small. Free ENTERPRISES, LLC Directions: take M60 to Born Accepting major credit cards Estimates.

Insured Painting & Drywall. Insured.

St., then North to Black St. (269)635-1527 Free Estimates.

Family West 500 ft on North side.

(269)228-1163 williamsconstructco@gmail.com

Lifetime collection of great antiques & collectibles.

Hoosier cupboard, step back cupboard, Coca-Cola chest cooler machine, primitive clothes wringer, rope bed, twin beds, full bed, couches, chairs, dining set w/6 chairs, 2 buffets, nice Kenmore refrigerator, Morris chair, Wicker furniture, huge amount of great glassware, crocks, books, linens, baskets & Christmas decorations. Troy-Bilt Pony tiller, push mower, Simplicity rider mower, New Brimly lawn sweeper, patio furniture, tools, huge amount of bottles, Star Wars toys, & much much more.

Don't miss this sale!

Wanted to Buy BUYING

672

repairable scrap and unwanted vehicles, top dollar paid. Call or text for a free quote today. Free towing.

Kevin (817)437-0450

WE WILL BUY

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

Roof Repair 712 FRYMAN’S ROOFING

DEPROW CONCRETE

Concrete, bricks, blocks, stonework, stamping. Any type of tear out & replace.

FRYMAN'S SEAMLESS Basement repairs, landGUTTERS & SIDING Your home exterior experts. scaping, bobcat work. No job Quality guaranteed! Locally too small. 35 years exInsured. Jerry Owned for 50 years. (269)782- perience.

5008 (David & Terri Fryman) (269) 352-4010

JOHN A. VYLONIS CUSTOM BUILDING

HOPPER EXCAVATING "Have Gravel Will Travel"

Call us for your roofing and Driveway, stone, slag, reventilation needs. Locally cycled concrete, asphalt, top Owner, Licensed & Insured. soil, sand & fill. (269)7831744 Call (269)782-2806

MIDWEST ROOFING

WEAVER CONCRETE

driveways, porches, patios, Family owned since 1984. tear out/replace, all repairs, Lifetime Warranty Shingles brick, block, stone, fireFlat Roofs & Gutter Covers. places. Will fix wet baseCall (269)684-7199 ments big or small, inside Lawn Service 721 and out. Landscaping. Fast dependable service. Aaron A WOMEN'S TOUCH (269)655-4158 weeding maintenance, landscape bed main- Masonry Service 740 tenance, Spring & Fall clean CASPER MASONRY up, small lawn service.

Brick/ Block/Stone. Custom (269)961-1381 & Insurance work. Insured & Tree Service 725 Bonded. (574)298-3520

BACKWOODS TREE & MICHIANA MASONRY & CONSTRUCTION STUMP SERVICE All your Masonry needs!

Licensed & insured.

Nick: (269) 254-6634 Sam: (269) 591-5386

Boats, Motors 900 16 FT. PONTOON BOAT & TRAILER

Cheaper than a dumpster. 30HP Johnson, $3,000 OBO Brush hauling, downed (269)462-1203 PAYNE'S TREE trees, trash out's, clean out's SERVICE & more. James (269) 357- Trucks, Vans, 942 Tree Trimming & Removal. 5956 Located in Niles.

4-Wh Drives Stump Grinding & Firewood.

Bobcat & Concrete Work.

1997 FORD F150 KLIMEK Insured. (269)663-8091 leave msg.

Adam Pays the most!!

TVs-Stereos660 Video THE CUTTING EDGE FREE PICKUP PRO TREE CARE AARON'S 7 days a week Complete Tree Service 701 Spruce St., Title or not!!

SAME DAY ESTIMATES (574) 300-6556 Dowagiac Insured, Competitive Rates.

(269)782-7108 269-687-4972 We will take care of Home Improve700 Pool Service 727 any customers that ment SWIMMING POOL have been with the #1 GUTTERS Niles Aaron's store We do seamless gutters. LINERS & REPAIRS Free estimates, call Any size, great prices, all location.

Garage-Yard Sales

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

PAINTING

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

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

Cleaning Service 757 RICK'S POWER WASHING

We specialize in cement power washing.

RVs, Homes, Decks, Cement Sidewalks, Driveways, Small Commercial Jobs Serving Cass, Dowagiac and Niles. Free Estimates.

Senior Discounts Satisfaction Guaranteed!

Will beat any competitors estimates!

Call (269) 470-9507 or (269) 470-9498 Rick Cozzolino WE BRING THE CLEAN!

Pets & Supplies 800 DOG TRAINING

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

Please call Bonded.

Senior discounts. in (269)684-2865 (269)362-1566

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

2010 HYUNDAI ELANTRA

29k Cant beat that! $750.00 Down $275.00 monthly Stop in to see us!

No Credit Checks No Interest charge!

Call Scarletts 269-461-4197 ask for stock # 1211

NEED A CAR NOW?

WELL WE HAVE THE ONE JUST FOR YOU!!!!

New Arrivals at Scarlett Auto Sales!

2010 Hyundai Elantras Stock #1203 Low Miles!

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COLD A/C RUNS GREAT! Tax , Title and fees are your down payment $275/mo No Interest!

No Credit Checks!

7979 Deans Hill Rd Berrien Center, MI 49102 (269) 461- 4197

Celebrate Your birthday or anniversary

with us!

Call (888) 725-0108

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July 24

July 25

The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians’ Four Winds Casinos recently announced that Colbie Caillat and Christina Perri will bring their co-headlining tour, “The Girls Night Out, Boys Can Come Too Tour” to Four Winds New Buffalo’s Silver Creek Event Center on Friday, Aug. 7, at 9 p.m.

Eastern. Tickets for the concert can be purchased beginning on Friday, April 10 at 10 a.m. Eastern exclusively through the Ticketmaster Web site, or by calling (800)7453000.

Ticket prices start at $65 plus applicable fees.

The Michiana Humane Society will host the Sixth Annual Cocktails at Grand Cottage, from 5 to 9 p.m. at The Grand Cottage, 11551 Marquette Drive in New Buffalo. Cocktails and hors d’ouerves will be served beginning at 5, followed by a live auction. To purchase tickets call 219-872-4499 or buy online at: http:// events.constantcontact.com/register/ event?llr=rdn7u aaefab&oeidk=a07eau pf8ik0da5f22f

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The Sarett Nature Center will hold an informational center about frogs, toads and salamanders at 3 p.m.

July 24. Admission is $3 for adults. Sarett Nature Cener is located at 2300 Benton Center Road in Benton Harbor.

The Buchanan Art Center will host a show reception from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The reception will celebrate the exhibition of a new series, “Fight or Flight”

by Pamela Kirkham, as well as illustrations by Peg McClellan and Sandy Williams. Music will be provided by pianist David Lahm. The reception is free, and the exhibition will run from July 20 through September 5.

Buchanan Art Center is located at 117 W. Front Street in Buchanan.

The Cass County COA presents “Lake Effect Winds,” a woodwind quintet for a free concert Friday, July 24 at the Lowe Center in Cassopolis. Seating in the courtyard will begin at 6:30 p.m. with music starting promptly at 7 p.m. The performance will be one hour long.

The Cass County CCOA is located at 60525 Decatur Road in Cassopolis. Call (269) 445-8110 for more information.

The Sarett Nature Center invites you to kayak the Kalamazoo River at 9 a.m. July 25.

The fee is $25 per person. Pre-registration is required. Call (269) 927-4832 to register.

The Baroda American Legion will host the 5th Annual Support Our Troops Festival from 7 a.m. to 12:30 a.m. This is a fund raising event with all profits going to soldiers with special needs, to support wounded soldiers coming home from deployment and to support area veterans with special needs. The event will include a custom and classic car and cruze in show, DJ, antique tractor display, motorcycle run and show, kids tractor peddle pull and more.

There will also be a gun raffle. General admission is $10 for adults, $25 for a family and free for children 10 and under.

Baroda American Legion is located at 9214 First Street in Baroda.

The Dowagiac Union High School Class of 1975 is inviting all former classmates to their 40 year reunion at the Wounded Minnow Saloon from 7 p.m. to midnight. The event will be $20 per person.

Tickets will need to be purchased online at dowagiacclassof1975. com. Wounded Minnow Saloon is located at 236 Front Street in Dowagiac.

Week of July 23-29, 2015 • Page 11

WHAT'S HAPPENING? $

Hidden

$

Off The Water, Michiana

From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., the Buchanan Area Chamber of Commerce will be sponsoring Buchanan Open House Day. More than 25 Buchanan businesses will be offering special discounts and/or holding special events during this time. At 7 p.m., there will be a free concert at the Common from nathan Williams and the Zydeco Cha Chas.

More information can be found at buchanan. mi.us.

The Pigeon Creek Shakespeare Company presents Summer Tour of The Winter’s Tale from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.

Saturday, July 25, at the Box Factory.

William Shakespeare’s The Winter’s Tale follows the story of King Leontes of Sicilia who brings tragedy on his family when he accuses his wife of infidelity with his best friend.

Admission for the performance will be $15 for cabaret seats, $10 for other seating for adults, $8 for other seating for students and seniors and free for children under 12 when accompanied by an adult. Tickets are available online at boxfactoryforthearts. org, by phone at (269) 983-3668 or at the door starting at 7 p.m. the evening of the performance.

Box Factory is located at 1101 Broad Street in St. Joseph.

Treasures Antiques, Arts, Crafts & More!

45+ Sellers & Booths!

Sun. 11am-5pm • Closed Mon. Tues.-Sat. 11am-6pm

Be sure to visit the U sed Furniture “Barn”

57470 M51 South, Dowagiac (269) 462-9247 HiddenTreasures57470@gmail.com

The World’s Best Smoker and Grill

GAS OR CHARCOAL Open Year Round We do service & repair on all spas!

Hours: M-F 10-6: Sat 10-4: Sun 10-2

160 N. Paw Paw St., Coloma, MI (269) 468-3118 620 Phillips St., South Haven, MI (260) 637-4499

RECYCLE

YOUR PAPER

Spend a day

Discovering Buchanan!

Sat., July 25, 2015 11 am – 4 pm

Start the day at the Buchanan Farmer’s Market (8am–1pm) Get maps and information on over 25 participating businesses and organizations Open Through October 18th

Open Every Saturday from 8:00 am - 1:00 pm Downtown Buchanan, MI ON THE COMMON!

Visit our website for a list of our weekly vendors!

For More Information:

269-506-3021 or

buchananfarmersmarketmaster@gmail.com

Ve Oppor ndor tu Availa nities ble!

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Off The Water, Michiana

PARTING SHOTS

Summer

in the City Dowagiac celebrates season with activities for all Leader photos/TED YOAKUM/VICKIE PHILLIPSON (CHAMBER OF COMMERCE)

This weekend’s sizzling weather was only matched by that of the excitement in downtown Dowagiac, as the Greater Dowagiac Chamber of Commerce hosted the 30th annual Summer in the City Festival from Thursday through Friday.

Even periodic rainstorms couldn’t put a damper in the buzz taking place throughout Front Street, with hundreds of residents and visitors participating in the sales, enjoying the entertainment and tasting the food and drinks offered during the four-day gala.

Some familiar favorites returned for this year’s event, including BMX stunt exhibitions from riders with AGA Nation, dance performances by students with MKSOD and Miss Michele & Co., and the Princess Party, where children got the chance to meet Miss Dowagiac 2015 Tori Smith and her court of honor, along with Miss Spirit of Blossomtime 2015 Alyssa Wainright. They were joined by several new activities, including camel rides provided by Nature’s Creek Zoo.