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Iconic piece of Disney movie to visit museum S OUTH HAVEN, Mich. — A piece of Hollywood is making its way to South Haven this weekend.

The Michigan Maritime Museum will welcome the star of the Disney film, “The Finest Hours,” the 36-foot motor lifeboat 36460.

In true Hollywood fashion, there will be a red carpet dock reception at the museum from 2 to 5 p.m.

July 9. Revelers can take part in the patriotic fanfare and fun at the reception with music, flag waving and food, all available on the museum’s campus.

Guests will also have a chance to see the boat up close and personal at the docks and meet the owner of the boat Jeff Shook, as well as the person largely responsible for its restoration, George Powell.

Powell will describe his experiences with the process of restoration as well

as Shook’s work with Disney on the set of “The Finest Hours,” including teaching the actors how to operate the boat.

The 36460 will be escorted into South Haven by the United States Coast Guard St. Joseph Station 46-rescue boat, and a flotilla of USCG Auxiliary vessels. If other boaters are interested in following the

escort into port, boats will be organized by the Coast Guard Auxillary three miles north of South Haven near Sleepy Hollow at 1:30 p.m.

The event is free and the museum is waiving admission fees between 2 and 5 p.m. Everyone is invited to join in the celebration of the arrival of the famous boat that will be on a longterm loan to the museum.

The Michigan Maritime Museum is dedicated to the preservation of Michigan Great Lakes waterways, maritime history, and culture. Located at the drawbridge in South Haven, the museum is a 501 (C3) organization and donations are tax deductible. For more information call 1-800747-3810 or visit michiganmaritimemuseum.org.

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Celebrating his mentor Robert Irving III to play at Lighthouse Jazz Festival

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ith an incredible history, including numerous collaborations with Miles Davis, musician and producer Robert Irving III is continuing to live a life creating and promoting music and its history.

Irving was exposed to the world of music at an early age in his hometown of Chicago.

“I came from a big gospel music family on both sides,” he said.

Gospel music led to an early interest in organs and pianos, but his first musical training came with the bugle. His knowledge of that instrument led to his recruitment into the Robert Taylor Drum & Bugle Corps as a teenager. He was drafted into the brass program at DuSable High School, entering into a group that had spawned jazz luminaries such as Nat ‘King’ Cole and Johnny Griffin. By the time he transferred to Hirsch High School, he was playing multiple brass instruments.

It was at Hirsch that Irving would solidify the path that would eventually lead him to Miles Davis. His band teacher, George Hunter, was in a big band called The Moonlighters, a group which spawned the horn section for Earth, Wind & Fire. It was the same teacher who also emphasized the importance of piano to Irving.

“That band teacher stressed if you’re serious about your horn, you want learn piano,” Irving said.

He would spend his time after school learning piano from Hunter. This gave him what he referred to as “the big picture of musical shapes,” educating him in scales, chords and progressions that would apply to all of his future pursuits in music.

“That set a precedent and a discipline for me,” Irving said. “I was playing any song that I heard in all 12 keys.”

Robert Irving III would find his way to North Carolina, where

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Justin Flagel he became very popular for his unique jazz skills in a region where radio emphasized gospel, country and rock. There he would form a Top 40 band called Your Mama that would grow increasingly popular due to their regular playing of Earth, Wind & Fire music. He educated himself in music through practice, performance and study of orchestration and arrangement while pursuing a degree in business.

“I felt that music is a business and that would be supportive of that side of what I needed to do as a music business entrepreneur,” Irving said.

He would return to Chicago after eight years, where Your Mama’s reputation and his previous connections with Earth, Wind & Fire would lead to the next step in his career. While attending a birthday party for the wife of keyboard player Larry Dunn, Irving was heard playing

by Miles Davis’ nephew, Vince Wilburn Jr. Wilburn invited Irving to replace his departing keyboard player in his band, Data. Miles Davis, after hearing the demo, in particular a composition by Irving called “Space,” invited him to join him to record in New York.

Irving would end up spending two months with Davis, recording all day to help him develop new music. The result of those sessions led to the Miles Davis comeback album, “The Man With The Horn” in 1981. Irving described the surreal nature of his involvement in the project.

“I had no idea, no plans to do anything close to playing with Miles Davis,” he said. “It was absolutely like being on top of the world.”

The collaborations would continue with Davis’ next album and a tour. His work would eventually put him into position as the musi-

cal director for the band. He and Miles would listen to recordings of performances together and he would apply the notes with the band at the next soundcheck.

“Miles didn’t do rehearsals and he didn’t do sound checks,” Irving said. “He needed someone to delegate.”

Stepping into that role has influenced Irving’s music to this day, where he still reviews rehearsal tapes to catch the nuances and make the needed course corrections he may miss during live performances.

Robert Irving III’s career would continue to expand as he became in demand as a producer.

As health issues brought about what appeared to be the end of Miles Davis’ career, Irving dove into producing. He was surprised to receive a phone call from Davis’s manager inviting him back to join a recovering Davis on tour. Circumstances, both due

to scheduling and musical divergence, forced Irving to decline.

“I guess this is it,” Irving said.

“It was sort of a bittersweet thing.”

They kept in touch, but did not work directly together again.

Since the death of Miles Davis in 1991, Irving has worked to help honor and maintain his legacy through a number of tribute and alumni bands. He noted the current lack of attention placed on Davis in our culture and his hope to be a part of bringing it back to relevance. His band Generations is one way of accomplishing that goal. The group, which started as a Miles Davis tribute band, came out of the suggestion from Irving’s wife that he incorporate the kids he was teaching into a live band. They have since expanded into a vehicle for Irving’s own compositions.

“It sort of became our way of extending the Miles legacy,” he said. “It helps to bring that legacy forward.”

Irving is working on bringing that legacy to listeners in a number of ways this year, which would have been Miles Davis’ 90th birthday and the 25th anniversary of his death. Locally, Generations, along with trumpet player Corey Wilkes, will be playing at the Lighthouse Jazz Festival in Michigan City on July 9. He also continues his work with a number of other projects, including his record label, Sonic Portraits.

Information on the festival can be found at lighthousejazzfestival. com and the rest of his work at sonicportraitsjazz.com.

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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Singin’ the blues Annual winery event a family affair

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ERRIEN SPRINGS, Mich. — Award winning wine, outstanding blues and the beautiful countryside await visitors at Lemon Creek Winery’s annual Vintage Blues Bash on July 16.

This summer concert tradition begins at noon and continues with nonstop music until 8 p.m.

The Lemon Family’s favorite event, this year’s musical guests start with the rockin’ blues sounds of Mere Mortals 2 playing vintage rock, blues, and original music.

Next up is Shake ‘N Chill, invited again at the personal request of the winemaker at Lemon Creek, a classic blues band out of Indiana with some traditional, smokin’ rhythm and blues.

Elwood Splinters Blues Band will finish the day off. A staple of the northern Midwest blues scene, this band is celebrating 20 years of “flat out, down right blues” featuring Ole Harv of WVPE’s Blues

Review fame.

The Vintage Blues Bash is a family event. Admission is $12 at the gate for those 21 and older. People under 21 will be admitted for free when accompanied by family. Admission includes three free tastings of estate grown and bottled, award winning Lemon Creek wine, plus a souvenir wine glass, and free parking.

Guests can also take advantage of free hayrides.

Attendees will have an opportunity to purchase food provided by the Outdoor Kitchen featuring vegan or chicken stir fry, prime rib sandwiches and of course brats and corn on the cob. Guests are also encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets. All carry in items may be subject to search, as outside alcohol is prohibited.

Lemon Creek Winery is located in the heart of Lake Michigan Shore wine country at 533 E. Lemon Creek Road in Berrien Springs. Directions and more information about the

winery’s history, wines, awards and future events can be found on the website at lemoncreekwinery.com or by calling (269) 4711321.

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Berrien Springs, Michigan COST: $12 per person 21 and older Music by: • Mere Mortals 2 • Shake ‘N Chill • Elwood Splinters Blues Band

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Shakespeare in the park Traveling troupe to perform all over Michiana

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OTRE DAME, Ind. — The Notre Dame Shakespeare Festival’s 2016 Young Company will perform William Shakespeare’s “Pericles” at outdoor venues throughout Michiana July 17 to Aug. 22. “‘Pericles’ is a lesson in heroic faith: faith in friendship, honor, love, and God. That faith is rewarded at the end of this journey and is the central theme of this beautiful play,” said director Cameron Knight.

Full of music, magic, swordfights, and pirates, the Young Company’s 80-minute production of “Pericles” brings the high stakes of the high seas to green spaces across northern Indiana and southwest Michigan. Both fugitive and castaway, young Prince Pericles sets sail to reclaim his family, his kingdom,

PERFORMANCE DATES, TIMES, AND LOCATIONS: • Sunday, July 17 at 6:30 p.m. — Taltree Arboretum and Gardens, Valparaiso, Indiana • Friday, July 22 at 7 p.m. — Beutter Park, Mishawaka, Indiana • Saturday, July 23 at 7:30 p.m. — Dekalb County Outdoor Theater, Auburn, Indiana • Friday, July 29 at 7 p.m. — Fernwood Botanical Garden and Nature Preserve, Niles • Saturday, July 30 at 7 p.m. — Chris Wilson Pavilion in Potawatomi Park, South Bend • Sunday, July 31 at 7 p.m. — River Park Square, Plymouth, Indiana • Friday, Aug. 5 at 6:30 p.m. — Krasl Art Center, St. Joseph • Saturday, Aug. 6 at 6:30 p.m. — Dewey Cannon Park, Three Oaks, Michigan • Sunday, Aug. 7 at 6:30 p.m. — Wellfield Botanic Gardens, Elkhart, Indiana • Monday, Aug. 22 at 6:30 p.m. — Main Building Quad, University of Notre Dame

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Not only an epic adventure, Pericles is a powerful commentary on our current refugee crisis. According to Kate Pitt from our partner, the Folger Shakespeare Library, “Pericles dramatizes the courage and heartbreak of refugees from ancient times to today’s crisis in Europe. The title character flees for his life and travels through cities in Turkey, Libya, and Greece in search of a home for himself and his family.”

All are invited to join the Young Company in its signature joyful, ensemble style under the open sky. Outdoor performances are FREE, so bring the whole family, pack chairs and a picnic, and experience this fresh twist on Shakespeare’s Pericles, Prince of Tyre.

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The Young Company is a direct outgrowth of the Notre Dame Shakespeare Festival’s mission to provide exceptional and unparalleled educational opportunities in a theatrical setting to gifted students from the University of Notre

Dame, Saint Mary’s College, and universities throughout the Midwest.

Students receive training in the practical arts of theatrical production which include voice and speech, stage combat, production management and set and costume construction.

Young Company members have graduated from the program to enjoy careers in acting, design, and production all over the country.

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T. JOSEPH, Mich. — One of the largest art fairs in Michiana returns to the lakeside this weekend when the 200-booth Krasl Art Fair on the Bluff takes over Lake Bluff Park Saturday and Sunday.

The 55th edition of the event will take place in downtown St. Joseph from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, July 9, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, July 10.

Artists from across the United States will bring fine art and fine crafts for sale to

the public at this nationally ranked art fair.

Nearly 1,000 artists apply for the opportunity to be juried into one of the 200 booths at the event. This year 164 new and 36 returning artists representing 19 media categories and unique, distinctive styles will showcase their work.

The Krasl Art Fair on the Bluff is a petfree event. Pets are not permitted within the perimeter of the Art Fair for the duration of the weekend.

In addition to the art fair, the Krasl Kids’ Zone will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Sunday for children to create make-andtake artwork. Donations are appreciated.

The Krasl Art Fair on the Bluff features the Children’s Art Purchase Program for young people interested in starting their own art collection. Some of the artists have select art for sale at a cost of $10 and less for children age 14 and under to purchase.

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Parking is available at Kelley’s Bowl at 2705 Cleveland Ave. and St. Joseph High School. Shuttle buses will run continuously to drop off and pick up guests at the corner of Elm and State Streets. A $1 per person donation is requested.

The Krasl Art Center invites the community to the Friday Night Block party from 5 to 9 p.m. July 8 on the KAC grounds. Entertainment will be provided

by Mike Struwin and Rootsdown. A tasting tent will feature a selection of wine and beer as well as local cuisine.

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bring people and art together, the KAC offers thoughtful exhibitions, engaging classes and camps, community events such as Krasl Art Fair on the Bluff and the Artisan Market, outreach opportunities, and cultural exploration. The Krasl Art Center is funded in part by the Michigan Council for the Arts & Cultural Affairs and the National Endowment for the Arts.

The Krasl Art Center galleries are open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday with Thursday hours extended to 9 p.m., and from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday. Gallery admission is free; however, donations are appreciated. For more information, visit www.krasl.org or call (269) 983-0271.

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GET OUT!

Help us Kick-Off the Krasl Art Fair on the Bluff!

Friday Night Block Party Friday, July 8 5-9PM Krasl Art Center Grounds Local Beer & Wine, Food Trucks, Mike Struwin and Rootsdown... rub elbows with the Krasl Art Fair Artists!

Jeremy Griffith

SATURDAY SUNDAY JULY 9 JULY 10 10-6 10-5

Beach yoga offered at Silver Beach County Park

St Joseph, MI – On the bluff

200 OF THE NATION’S TOP ARTISTS

S

T. JOSEPH — Community members are invited to “Get Fit in the Mitt” with instructors from Yoga Life at a free fitness class from 6 to 7:30 p.m on Monday, July 11, at Silver Beach County Park.

Class will begin at the Yoga Life studio, located at 219 Main St. in St. Joseph, and participants will walk together to the beach.

Participants are asked to bring their own yoga mat.

Yoga involves controlling your breathing, meditating, and using your body’s own resistance and weight to assume specific postures. Practicing yoga can help you manage stress, jumpstart your weight loss routine, and re-energize

For more information: www.krasl.org

The most action-packed race in Indiana!

your body, mind, and soul.

Class size is limited to 30 participants. Preregistration for the class is required; call (517) 944-9298. To learn more about unique and affordable exercise activities in southwest Michigan, visit www.getfitinthemitt. com.

Get Fit in the Mitt is the federally trademarked wellness brand of Lakeland Health. The program began in 2011 with a goal to inspire healthy living in southwest Michigan. As part of the online video series, Get Fit in the Mitt team members venture out into the community to show viewers how much fun it is to work out and burn calories. Our videos showcase local, affordable, and unique exercise activities as well as interviews with local business owners or fitness instructors who offer resources throughout our community during all seasons, and for all ages. To learn more, visit www.getfitinthemitt.com.

Riveridge Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center

Proudly serving the Niles Community with excellence for over the past 60 years!

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

1333 Wells St., Niles, MI (269) 684-1111 www.RiveridgeRehab.com

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NOW HIRING OFFICE STAFF

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CASS COUNTY HABITAT FOR HUMANITY is accepting applications for a home in Dowagiac. Applications are due before Friday, July 15th and should be mailed to: Habitat for Humanity of Cass County P.O. Box 203 Dowagiac, MI 49047-0203 For more information, call: (269) 359-0828 or email cass.habitat@gmail.com.

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

Flying Colors Aviation has an opening for Paint Technician MIT #6724242 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

LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE

Niles – Full-time: Provides assessment and appropriate nursing services and physician support for consumers. Must have HS Diploma and all required formal coursework and applicable examinations and one to two years’ experience as a Licensed Practical Help Wanted 300 Nurse, preferred experience working with individuals with AWESOME JOB! mental illness. Must be liNow hiring 18-25 guys and censed by the Michigan gals. Travel entire USA with Department of Commerce or unique business group. Professional Regulation as a $500 sign-on bonus.

Licensed Practical Nurse.

Call 866-298-0163 or Applications/Resumes only 304-216-0938 accepted via website at www.sunshinesubscription.com www.riverwoodcenter.org.

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

LEADER PUBLICATIONS ROUTES AVAILABLE

See our ad under business opportunities

NOW HIRING! TITLE AND BUILDING AIDES (SEND ATT: CARRIE MCGUIRE) SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS (SEND ATT: CHRIS NEFF) FOOD SERVICE SUBSTITUTES (SEND ATT: AMY BARTOLAMEOLLI) APPLICATIONS MAY BE COMPLETED AT: EDWARDSBURG PUBLIC SCHOOLS ADMINISTRATION LOCATED AT 69410 SECTION STREET, EDWARDSBURG, MI 49112 OR VISIT: www. edwardsburgpublicschools.org

FOLLOW THE EMPLOYMENT LINK FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND TO COMPLETE AN ONLINE APPLICATION EOE

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

DRIVER WANTED

Class A CDL Driver Needed.

Home weekends, some week nights. No tarps. 40+ k / year. 2 years experience.

(574)295-1905

Riveridge Rehabilitation Niles, MI

HIRING CNAs, RNs and LPNs

Immediate full-time, parttime and PRN openings available on all shifts. We offer a great employee environment, 401K, shift differentials, excellent benefits and employee recognition program.

Apply in person: 1333 Wells St Niles, MI or on-line: http://grace.vikus.net/app

SOUTHWESTERN MICHIGAN COLLEGE

is currently accepting applications for a ETS Outreach Advisor The ETS Advisor works to guide students through middle and high school and on to a post-secondary education.

This position is responsible for assisting in the implementation of the conditions presented in the Educational Talent Search grant; planning, developing, designing, implementing, refining and evaluating educational, career, social, and cultural activities to 800 middle school and high school students; and performing other related duties as assigned.

A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in education, counseling, or related field.

At least one year of experience working with low income, first generation students.

For additional information about this employment opportunity and to apply online, please visit our website at http://www.swmich.edu/ about-smc/employment SMC is an EOE, Title IX, and Section 504 Employer.

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

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"NEW LISTING!"

P.D.K. Firearm Instruction Concealed Pistol License

BRAND NEW VIRTUAL SHOOTING SIMULATOR

Train in CPL, home defense and active shooter situations.

Contact Paul: 269-462-2584 or Kelly: 269-783-6570 pdkfirearms.com

Rooms 406 ROOM FOR RENT

In Niles. $100/week. Includes all utilities. No pets and no smoking. (269)6845443

Apartments

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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

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

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

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

Houses for Sale 500 FOR SALE

203 S. Oak St., Buchanan

Lovely 4 bedroom, 2 bath home in quaint Buchanan, situated on a large over sized lot. This home has so much character, with 11 foot ceilings, large bright cheery rooms, beautiful hardwood floors, original wood trim, some original light fixtures and lighted closets. Offers much space with built-ins, tons of storage and a full basement.

Enjoy the summer in the screened back patio.

Views overlook the completely fenced & beautifully landscaped large backyard. Enjoy all that this house in town has to offer.

Easy walking distance to town shops and just outside your backyard is Buchanan's walking trail. $144,500

Jennifer 219.898.5512 or Nancy 269.357.4522 Integrity Real Estate 1501 S. 11th Street, Niles

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

3 BEDROOM FIXER UPPER

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

Bottles & "Go-Withs" - majority of items sold are as-is dug condition - for photos & details visit: www.arootcellar.com THE ROOT CELLAR, LLC. 574/274-4790

Household Mer642 chandise ALL WOOD

Kitchen & bath cabinetry direct from the manufacturer in Elkhart, IN. Highest quality.

BEST PRICE!! Call us 269-2281295

Miscellaneous 666 FOR SALE

2 place Jet Ski list $695. 93 Seadoo DTX 3 seater with 2 place trailer $1,450. 91 Dash Tracker Pontoon 18ft.

25HP Johnson with new trailer $3,950. 2004 Chasta Motor Home Class C 29 ft.

44,000 miles $16,500.

(574)850-6940

MICHIGAN FOOTBALL FANS

Antiques 600 ALLEGAN ANTIQUE MARKET Sunday, July 31 8am to 4pm 400 Exhibitors Rain or Shine Located at the Fairgrounds, right in Allegan, Michigan $4.00 Admission. No Pets

NEW PROFESSIONALLY MOUNTED WOLVERINE FOR SALE $2,500 More Info at www.alaskanquest.com Kent (269)362-7757

Collectibles 602 Bargain Buys 668 THE MARKET PLACE QUALITY FURNITURE

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

2428 S. 11th St., Niles

Brandywine Schools 3BDR, 2BA Ranch on 1/2 acre.

Above Ground Pool.

Call Mary Cooper Cressy Everett Real Estate 574-298-2737

FOLLMER AUCTION 1301 REGENT ST. NILES, MI SUNDAY, JULY 10th @ 11 AM

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

603 Garage-Yard 669 Sales ************ YOU NEVER KNOW Buchanan - 15121 Main St. ESTATE SALE AUCTION HOUSE

Auctions

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

July 8-9, 9am - 3pm Loads of one of a kind items. Don't miss this one!

Furniture, tools, electronics.

Too many items to list. http://swmi.craigslist.org/ gms/5658064500.html

Niles - 1342 - 1350 Regent

4 FAMILY SALE

Fri. & Sat. 7/8 & 7/9, 8-4 Dining room table & chairs, sofa, 52" TV, grill, crib & child's wicker chair, replica wooden wall phone, books

Page 10 • Week of July 7-13, 2016 Dowagiac/Sister Lakes - Niles - 425 N. Philip Rd. 30981 Karl St./County Line MULTI-FAMILY Rd., north side Magician GARAGE SALE Lake behind tennis court July 7 & 8, 8am - 6pm HUGE July 9, 8am - 2pm ANTIQUE/VINTAGE Household items, baby / children clothes, baby swing, SALE bouncy, lot of baby / chilJuly 7, 8 & 9, 9am - 4pm Furniture, wicker, pottery & dren toys, adult clothes, more. Don't miss this one! electronics, and much more!

LIVING ESTATE SALE

Wanted to Buy 672 CASH PAID FOR

Class 10 HOME REPAIRS & Cleaning Service REMODELING RICK'S

ATTIC INSULATION

Save money on your July 7, 8 & 9, 8am - 3pm heating and A/C bills.

Bicycles, Military Uniforms, Free estimates.

Golf items, and much more! Call Kerry at (269)876-1282

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Over 30 years of experience, POWER WASHING tile work, kitchens, bathrooms, decks & porches, Specializing in RVs, Homes, windows & doors, window Decks, Driveways, Cement Free Estimates wrapping, siding, fascia & House will be soaked, soffit. Call Randy (269)782brushed and power washed, 3139 or (269)208-9838 www. with 95% removal. bondhomeimprovement.com (269)470-9507 or (269)470-9498

Misc. Services 747 D.J. HAULING & DELIVERY

July 7, 8 & 9, 1-6 32701 Middle Crossing Rd. Personal Property Estates, Dowagiac Antiques, Furniture, ApSee us at estatesales.net pliances, Garage, Barn. Cheaper than a dumpster.

Niles - 105 Matthew Rd. (269)445-2220 Brush hauling, downed (take old US 31 N. 5 miles out of M-60 Variety - Cassopolis trees, landscaping materials, town, just before Round Table) trash out's, clean out's & PAYING CASH GARAGE SALE for antiques & collectibles. more. James (269) 3575956 located in Niles.

Sat. July 16, 9-?

Call (574)323-4187 7 days a week Lots of stuff, fishing and Quality Clock Repair hunting items, golf clubs, Home Improve700 Front Street Framery boat, clothes, toys, DVDs, 801 E. Front St. Buchanan Dora toy box, lots of misc. ment House Calls, Free Estimates Niles - 2424 Jody Rae St. #1 GUTTERS (269)409-1031 (Victorian Farms Subdi- We do seamless gutters.

Free estimates, call Painting Service vision) 754 (269)782-0401

YARD SALE

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PAINTING

Int. & Ext., Drywall & Wall Repair, Plaster Repair, Insured. Call Glen Hoese at (269)684-4055

CLEARING OUT YOUR ATTIC? Call Classifieds to sell your stuff! 269-683-4804

Motorcycles & 915 ATV’’s FOR SALE

Beautiful 2000 Custom Fat Boy, 32,000 miles, Pearl White. Has a lot of extra chrome. $9,500.

NO TRADES (269)684-6473

Autos for Sale 945 2009 HYUNDAI ELANTRA Stock #1257 Wow! 54k $450.00 Down $225.00 Monthly!

No Credit checks 0% Interest Call Scarlett's or stop in and see us!

(269)461-4197

2010 HYUNDAI ELANTRA (Silver) Only 51 K $450.00 Down $225.00 Monthly Call Scarletts (269)461-4197

2013 HYUNDAI ELANTRA GT

(Manual 6 speed) Stock#1293 46k! Nice low mileage No credit checks & ZERO % interest!!!

Only $900.00 Down $325.00 Monthly!

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

Call Scarletts!

269-461-4197

FOR SALE

2010 Ford Focus SE $6295 2003 Chevy Cavalier Sport $2995 2005 Saturn Vue AWD $3488 2007 Jeep Patriot Limited 4x4 $6787 57748 M51 South, Dowagiac (269)782-5643

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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

POLE BARNS & GARAGES

by NIEBOER Quality Built Pole Barns & Garages

ROSS NIEBOER,

Owner

269-684-6673 Licensed and Insured

Lawn & gaRDen seRvICe

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FRYMAN’S ROOFING

(269) 815-2710 Aerating, Mowing, Yard and Gutter Clean up.

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

30 years in business Call Scott

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

Low affordable rates.

(269) 362-4242

(269) 591-1403

Pond Liners

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

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

Certified mobile home work.

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

Free estimates.

Fast, dependable service.

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WEAVER

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SILVER CREEK DOOR COMPANY 269-783-1500

CONSTRUCTION

(269) 684-1984 (574) 292-2900

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

$ HUGE SAVINGS!!! $ “Best Quality” Sales • Installation • Service 20 Years Experience

Compassionate Home Care Services

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

Free estimates. Insured.

(269) 228-1163

CONCRETE Driveways • Porches • Patios

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269.635.1527

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Offer Pick-Up and Delivery

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

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Michiana Masonry & construction

All your Masonry needs!

Chimney Cleaning, Insured & Bonded. Senior Discounts.

(269) 362-1566 paInTIng

J.M. HUNT ENTERPRISES, LLC

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

Contact Michael N. Knepple

Painting & Drywall. Insured.

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

MAURER QUALITY CARPENTRY

SWIMMING POOL LINERS & REPAIRS

(269) 476-9777

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

(269) 683-4442 pOOL seRvICes

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

Robertson’s Sales & Service.

Niles.

(269) 684-2669

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Cass Area Artists Shopping SportsShopping Sports Music, Native American, Summer Show from 10 July 17 and a Hispanic party. a.m. to 4 p.m. July 9 The Church is located at located on the outdoor 14280 Red Arrow track of the Lowe Center Highway, Harbert, MI. The Beckwith Theatre is COA at M-60 and Decatur Camping Camping• TRADE Summer Road in Cassopolis. The WE BUYSummer • SELL event is free. Jewelry art- Please donate your gently used: Appliances ist Darlene Troyer will be FREE PICKUP Doors • Cabinets • Furniture one of several jewelry Tax Deductible Building Supplies • Windows artists participating in the show. Artists from St. 2516 Lincolnway West (269) 927-0006 Joseph Michigan will Mishawaka, IN In-Store 2302 Plaza Dr. include portrait artist Open: Mon-Sat Appraisals!

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The Village of Vandalia and the Underground Railroad Society of Cass County (URSCC) sponsor this family festival that celebrates the legacy of the Underground Railroad in Cass County.

Opening Night is at 7 p.m. Friday, July 8, at Chain Lake Baptist Church, Cassopolis.

Author Carrie Eldridge talks about her book The Manumission of Sampson Sanders Slaves that tells the story of how Sampson Sanders of West Virginia freed his 51 slaves in 1849 and gave them money to buy land in Cass County, Michigan.

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Many people turned out for the Four Flags Area Chamber of Commerce’s annual celebration of Independence Day Friday at the Apple Festival Fairgrounds in Niles.

Children played games, sped down inflatable slides and walked in the event’s first youth parade prior to the main event — fireworks at dusk.

Aside from the fireworks, the most popular attractions appeared to be the bounce house area and the elephant ears vending trailer, both of which produced long lines of people waiting their turn for fun or a tasty treat.

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The event was made possible through volunteer work, members of the Four Flags Area Chamber of Commerce and donations, including a $2,500 gift from the city.

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