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Volume 6, Number 33

History alive Renaissance Festival this weekend in Mishawaka

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By AMBROSIA NELDON ambrosia.neldon @leaderpub.com

ISHAWAKA — A festival has been declared in honor of the reign of her royal majesty, Queen Eleanor of Kamm. Loyal subjects, old allies and former enemies — better known as the people of Michiana — are invited once again to celebrate this momentous occasion.

The Michiana Renaissance Festival is an annual event put on by an organization called Entertaining History. Visitors are invited to join in a unique take on a historical reenactment Aug. 23 and 24 as dozens of performers and vendors come together in Mishawaka’s Kamm Island Park.

“Basically the Michiana Renaissance Festival is a place where you can come and have fun in some historical periods. A lot of people don’t realize that renaissance festivals cover more than the renaissance,” said Jonathan Zook, president of the Entertaining History. “We have a section dedicated to medieval renaissance, we have a section dedicated to the Golden Age of Piracy, a section for the time of the Vikings and a section for fantasy storybooks.”

Zook said the fantasy storybook section is usually a hit with visitors.

“We use Grimm’s Fair Tales. Stories are a great way to get an idea of how the culture worked in the time period,” he said.

Several organizations “ t r i c k e r y ” is performed on six stages from all over Michiana colthroughout Kamm Island Park, where entertainlaborate for the event, includers perform shows every 45 minutes. Acts range ing the Notre Dame from acrobatics and juggling, to theater and Shakespeare Festival, which comedy. performs 10- to 15-minute “We also have three live still combat groups.

Shakespeare skits, and the These are people who are basically swinging Brethren of the Great Lakes real swords at each other,” Zook said. “Our pirate group from Niles, which pirates will be doing black powder demonstrahandles the Golden Age of tions, too.”

Piracy section of the festival.

Zook said every show performed at the festi“When people think of val requires guest interaction. renaissance festivals, they usu“When a guest comes in, they shouldn’t feel ally think they’re boring, but I like they are watching something. They should guarantee that we do everything feel like they are a part of something happenthat is not boring,” Zook said. ing,” he said.

“Our secret is that we are not in In addition to entertainment, vendors will hardcore historical reenactbe selling period-appropriate food, including ment. Our goal is to trick peothe pre-requisite turkey legs. ple into finding a way to learn “It’s kind of funny though. Turkey isn’t about history.” actually a historically accurate food. Turkey One method of this is a new world food. We started eating that

H istory comes to life Michiana Renaissance Festival Aug. 23 - 24 in America,” he said.

Those interested in attending the festival can purchase weekend passes online at MichianaRenFest.com. Tickets are $12 each for adults, $9 each for seniors and $7 each for children ages 6 to 12. Tickets can also be purchased at the gate.

Visitors purchasing tickets at the event can receive a $1 discount from the admission price for every canned good they bring to the festival. All donations are given to the Mishawaka Food Pantry. Zook said thousands of canned goods were donated at last year’s event, and the organization hopes to collect even more this year.

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SPOTLIGHT

Fantasy classic live on stage ‘A Wrinkle in Time’ this weekend at South Bend Civic

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OUTH BEND — One of the great fantasy stories becomes a thrilling theatrical event for families as South Bend Civic Theatre presents “A Wrinkle in Time.” Adapted

by John Glore from the Newberry Award winning book by Madeleine L’Engle, and read by generations of children, “A Wrinkle in Time” takes Meg, her brother Charles and friend Calvin on a journey across space and time to rescue their father on a distant planet.

"A Wrinkle in Time" opened in South Bend Civic Theatre’s Warner Theatre Aug. 8 and continues through the weekend.

Performance times are Fridays at 7:30 p.m., and Saturdays and Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets are $10 each or four tickets for $32. To purchase tickets, call (574) 2341112 or online at sbct.org.

Deb Swerman directs Clare Costello, Maggie Conway, Nathan Flesh, Quynn Hickey, Madison Submitted photo/John Gilchrist Kopec and Siôn Shepley in a story of adventure spanning the galaxy. All of the Area students continue their performance actors for "A Wrinkle in of the children's classic "A Wrinkle in Time" Time" are members of SBCT’s Civic Youth this weekend at the South Bend Civic TheCompany — a program for atre. advanced theatre students in middle and high school to develop their talents and skills across a range of class activities, workshops and performances.

“A Wrinkle in Time” is a part of the Memorial Children’s Hospital Family Series, with show sponsors Indiana Michigan Power and Nyloncraft.

South Bend Civic Theatre, an award-winning and nationally ranked theatre, is the oldest continuously operating community theatre company in the South Bend/ Mishawaka area. Founded in 1957, it staged most of its productions since 1968 at The Firehouse, a local historic landmark located at 701 Portage Ave., in the city’s historic Park Avenue neighborhood. Since 2007, SBCT’s productions have been held at 403 N. Main St. featuring the 209 seat Wilson Theatre and the SBCT also performs in Bendix Theater at Century flexible seating“black- many other venues in the Center and the Battell box” Warner Theatre. region including the Center in Mishawaka.

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ILES — Michiana residents have an opportunity to step back in time when the Niles History Center begins tour season next week.

The historic Chapin Mansion was built in 1882 by Henry and Ruby Chapin. The Chapins earned their fortune through the iron ore industry in Michigan’s upper peninsula. Now visitors can see firsthand the historic artistry that went into building the mansion.

The mansion, located at 508 E. Main St., in Niles, is built in the American Aesthetic style and features stunning stained glass windows, interior wood carving, fireplaces and chandeliers. The organization will host an open house from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 23, in which visitors will be welcomed by Ruby (Mrs. Henry) Chapin, and then guide themselves through the mansion.

Trained tour guides will be posted throughout the first and second floors of the house to answer questions and point out the restoration work that

has been completed at the mansion during the last eight months.

Tours during the open house are free.

Beginning Aug. 29, guided tours will be conducted on Fridays and Saturdays at 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. There will be an admission fee of $5 per person for visitors ages 10 and older. For further information, visit the Niles History Center website at www.nileshistorycenter.com.

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Members of the Southwest Michigan Symphony Orchestra will share the stage with guest artist Jeans ‘n Classics, a Canadabased group that combines rock musicians and a headline star with a symphony orchestra.

The SMSO Jeans ‘n Classics will perform a symphonic rendition of this rock star Elton John’s fourth studio album, Madman Across the Water.

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aroda — Nestled in the center of Berrien County and surrounded by beautiful and bountiful orchards and wineries, Baroda is perhaps one of the best kept secrets in Southwestern Lower Michigan.

To celebrate the community’s prospering wine industry, city leaders have been hard at work for months planning an inaugural event aimed to attract people from all over Michiana.

To accomplish this goal, the village of Baroda will be hosting the first Party on the Pavers Wine and Food Festival from 3 to 8 p.m. The event will take place downtown beginning on the first block of First Street.

A small community with big aspirations, it is hoped Party on the Pavers will be a successful part of their revitalization efforts. Village of Baroda Clerk Tina Boehm explained some of the history and future hopes for Baroda.

“We have always been known as the ‘tool and die’ capital. When tool and die all went away, Baroda was empty and nearly dead and forgotten.

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Boehm said she hopes that Party on the Pavers will get people outside of the community to come and take some time and see what Baroda is all about.

“We have a very plentiful region of agriculture and vineyards in our area.

We are the heart of wine country. We want to showcase that and promote all the wonderful wineries, restaurants, orchards and small businesses we have in our community,” she said.

Organizers of Party on the Pavers chose to do this event because it is what people enjoy: good food, good drinks, good music and good art.

There are nine breweries and wineries scheduled to participate. Lemon Creek Winery, Greenbush Brewery and Free Run Cellars are just three of the local vendors that will be on hand to offer samples to those 21 and older.

There will also be four local restaurants offering samples of their menus, including Outdoor Kitchen and Organic Gypsy.

Party on the Pavers will also include a local Farmers’ and Artisan Market offering homegrown produce, handmade jewelry and crafts and live music.

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A vegetarian cooking staple U sually in the summer months I’m so,consumed with utilizing local produce, that I’m firing off recipes for you guys left and right. This week, however, I’m not going to share something seasonal, but rather something you can use practically every day all year around.

Last week I got to cook with not one, but two of my favorite vegetarian, plant based, health foodie hotties.

Both of these ladies are very knowledgeable about food, health and cooking. I was really surprised during cooking session number one to hear my friend say, “I’ve never made vegetable stock before, you’ll have to show me how.”

A few days later, I practically fell over when,the second girlfriend said almost the exact same thing. I’m actually shocked that you can survive in the kitchen without a ready supply of vegetable stock. It’s such a versatile key ingredient!

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Kat Barry Kat's Hot Talk I use vegetable stock to cook grains and beans, in a roux, a splash here and there to help with sticking in a stir fry, in place of water for more flavorful gravy and sauce — the list goes on. It takes only minutes to prepare, and you can use it in place of water to add a richer flavor to almost any recipe.

Vegetable stock is also a

nice way to use the ends and stalks of vegetables you might otherwise throw away. If you’re a composter, you can still compost the over cooked veggies when you’re done. Stock usually lasts in the refrigerator for up to a week, or you can freeze it.

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. Kat can be reached via email at: kat@katshotcakes.com.

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uchanan — A public reception will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 24, at the Buchanan Art Center, and will feature three, new exhibits by local artists: New Works; Paintings by Norma Helm in the Roti Roti Gallery; The Visions…That are Truly Cooley; Pen and Ink Drawings by Brian Cooley; and Evolve: Repurposed Creations by David Smykal in the

Showplace Gallery. Student/Faculty Work

by BAC Potters will be featured in the Hess Gallery and showcases. These exhibits open on Wednesday, Aug. 20, and run through Saturday, Oct. 4, 2014.

Student/Faculty Work by BAC Potters will be on exhibit in the Hess Library Gallery and the BAC showcases.

Included will be Raku and Stoneware work done by BAC Faculty and Student

Area artists featured at Buchanan Art Center

potters within the last two years.

The Buchanan Art Center is located at 117 West Front St. in Buchanan, Michigan.

The Center 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 through 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 museum is closed Sundays. More information, including a schedule of classes, can be obtained at the Center by calling 269-697-4005, or by visiting their website at: www.buchananartcenter.org.

Brian Cooley

For more than 20 years, Brian Cooley’s artwork has been a means to entertain himself, to communicate his thoughts and feelings, as well as tell stories from his special perspective. From this simple beginning, Cooley’s artwork has progressed to a storyboard style using India ink and oil paint markers.

Now with the help of friends and family, Cooley is able to present to the public his sense of humor and unique way of telling stories to the world. It’s a rare look in to a very special person and his mind.

Brian Cooley has autism, which is a spectrum disorder.

Every autistic person faces different challenges from physical abilities to their IQ level. Brian has a high IQ and has been able to read since he was three. Other skills have to be taught to him because he has minimal instincts. Being autistic has not stopped this talented man. Brian’s mother, Margaret, and his brother Bob, are very influential and encouraging in his endeavor. They have now set up a business for him called “Brian’s Brain” (www.brainofbrian.net). Cooley believes “Things are only unreachable if you don’t reach for them.”

they moved to Chapel Hill, North Carolina, where while he pursued his Masters in Art, Norma worked as a drawing model in exchange for studying drawing classes at night.

In 1949 Helm began dressmaking, which in 1950 led to a summer job at the Mountain Side Theatre — Unto These Hills — an outdoor theatre on the Cherokee Indian Reservation in Cherokee, North Carolina. As the assistant costumer for the theatre, Helm researched and redesigned the soldier’s costumes — as they were not accurately depicted up to that point.

As a result of her quality workmanship, she was offered a job offer as an apprentice costumer in New York — but Helm turned down the offer and stayed in North Carolina where she began studying piano, and was soon accepted into the music department at the UNC at Chapel Hill. During that time, Helm’s husband accepted a job teaching art on the reservation, and after the toll of six months on the reservation, Helm chose Born in Elkhart, Indiana, painter Norma Helm mar- not to continue life there and her marriage ended. ried a fellow art student in Peoria, Illinois, in 1946, In July 1953, after an illness, Helm returned to South who encouraged her to first start painting. In 1949 Bend, Indiana. While living back in the Midwest, Helm

Norma Helm

David Smykel

Growing up in southwest Michigan, Sculptor David Smykal developed a fondness for primitives — old, worn and reused items that seemed to find their way into his work.

Smykal favors using found metal objects, game pieces, barn wood, or driftwood to create a piece. When walking on local beaches, Smykal says he can hear driftwood calling to him; “I’m a fish!” “I’m a bird, pick me up!”

With his self-professed snarky sense of humor and desire to laugh, Smykal has an endless supply of ideas. worked and practiced drawing on the side, and soon got remarried. She raised four children, and her artistic pursuits were put aside. As her children grew, and her marriage ended, she went to Indiana University at South Bend in 1969 to study art and English, and graduated in January 1973 with her BS in Art and English.

In 1996, Helm re-discovered painting, and studied from 1996 and 1997 under David Allen and Catherine Barbour, and in 1999 under Kim Hoffmann. In 2001, Helm went to David Allen’s Studio Art Center, in South Bend, and has been painting and learning from David ever since. Helm continues to create and exhibit in the area and has garnered several awards in her career.

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ENTON HARBOR — For the fourth consecutive year, cyclists of all ages will showcase their bikes at the Cycle-Re-Cycle Bicycle Show, Ride, and Swap Meet in Benton Harbor, Michigan.

While the majority of bicycle events are rides, the C-R-C Bicycle Show provides attendees with a unique experience.

“This is a bicycle show,” said event organizer, Mike Eliasohn. “(It is) open to all kinds of bikes – road bikes, cruisers and stretch cruisers, collectible bikes, BMX, freak bikes, low riders, recumbents, tricycles, etc.”

For $3 per bike ($1 for children 15 and under), participants can enter bicycles in the show. Awards will be doled out for three categories: best original or restored cycle (without modifications), best modified or custom bike, and best bike used for regular transportation or recreation.

Attendees will vote for their favorites, with voting ending at 1 p.m., which will be announced at an award ceremony at 1:45.

Eliasohn explained that in addition to seeing various builds of bicycles, attendees will also be raising money for a great cause.

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Visitors to the Cycle-Recycle swap in Benton Harbor will see a vast variety of bikes.

“The event is a fundraiser for Cycle-Re-Cycle, a not-for-profit volunteerrun bicycle shop started in 2010,” he said. "Cycle-ReCycle repairs and sells donated bicycles at affordable prices. No money? No problem. “Children ages 1to 17 who can not afford a bicycle can earn one by working in the shop,” Eliasohn said.

In years past, the CycleRe-Cycle Bicycle Show has attracted people near and far.

“Entrants came from as far as Kalkaska in Northern Michigan and Logansport in North Central Indiana,” Eliasohn said. “They came because there aren’t many opportunities to show and talk about bikes.”

While attendance has been steady over the past

The Kelly Miller Circus is coming to Edwardsburg Aug. 22.

There will be two shows — 4:30 and 7:30 p.m. Purchasing presale tickets allows great savings as adults are $10 each and children 12 and under are only $6 each.

Tickets purchased at the gate the day of the event are $15 for adults and $10 for children 12 and under.

Tickets are available at the following locations: Greater Niles Federal Credit Union on M-62, Lorie Bowers State Farm Insurance on M-62, Martin’s Supermarket in Granger on SR 23, Martin’s in Elkhart on CR 4 and Martin’s in Niles on SR 933.

Tickets are also available at Chemical Bank in Edwardsburg on M-62 and Tru’s Barber Shop on US-12.

Tickets may also be purchased from Lions Club members.

The Lions Club brings the circus to town every other year for the community enjoyment. Kelly Miller will have food and refreshments available and lots of fun things for the family to do before and after the show.

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three years, Eliasohn is hopeful that more entrants and bikes will come this year. “As a long-time bicycle nut, I know there are other enthusiasts who like to show and talk about their bikes and other bikes. It’s the pedal-powered version of a car show.”

The bicycle show is followed by a five mile ride along Lake Michigan. It will start and end at Cycle-ReCycle, and will lead cyclists on a hill-free journey through Benton Harbor’s beautiful Jean Klock Park. The cost to enter the ride is $1, and begins at 2 p.m.

Attendees are encouraged to bring bikes and bike parts to sell or donate.

The fee is $3 per bike.

The Cycle-Re-Cycle Bicycle Show is Saturday, August 23, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Cycle-Re-Cycle in Benton Harbor, Michigan.

Registration begins at 9 a.m. The event is free for spectators.

Cycle-Re-Cycle is located at 300 12th St. in downtown Benton Harbor.

For more details, please visit www.cycle-re-cycleswm.org or email cycle.re. cycle.swm@gmail.com.

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Adoption ADOPT:

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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 269-6877727 or cindy.klingerman@leaderpub.com to learn more about this profitable opportunity

Help Wanted

300

Conn-Selmer is hiring. See the larger ad in today's paper.

CP INDUSTRIES Hiring for a Engineer/Designer. See our larger ad in today's paper.

Hampton Inn & Suites Mishawaka @ Heritage Square

IMMEDIATE OPENINGS

for Class A CDL Truck Drivers to haul bulk, foodgrade flour in pneumatic tankers. Home most nights.

Must have Class A CDL and 2yrs driving experience with good record. Tanker endorsement not required, but preferred. Paid 25% of load.

Benefits: Health, dental, life insurance, short/long term disability, AFLAC. 401K with company match.

Vacation/holiday pay. Flex Plan & Safety incentive pay.

We also have a passenger program and PrePass+ To apply visit wwtransportinc.com or call 319-754-1944 ex 112 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

EXCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR: Housekeepers House persons Laundry Attendants.

Apply at Office: 7321 Heritage Square Mishawaka, IN 46530 574-243-4600

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True North Group is looking for a compassionate and self-motivated individual to serve as the General Manager of a start-up 54 bed Assisted Living/Memory Care facility in Fort Wayne, IN. Great opportunity for an individual who appreciates an entrepreneurial challenge. Must possess an active Indiana Health Facility Administrator License with 2-5 years of health care experience. A thorough knowledge of Assisted Living/Memory Care operations is preferred.

If interested send resume to Mick Feauto, 1409 East Day Road, Mishawaka, IN., 46545 or send by e-mail to mfeauto@nwvmemory.com

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Call today 269-683-4507 Coldwell Banker R. E. Specialists 1400 Chicago Rd Niles, MI 49120

25 DRIVER TRAINEES NEEDED!

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Elderly Care 307 KARE SERVICES

Houses for Sale 500 EDWARDSBURG FOR SALE

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Instruction & Training

309

P.D.K. Firearm Instruction Concealed Pistol License Classes August 30, 8-5 $100 Contact Paul: 269-462-2584 or Kelly: 269-783-6570 pdkfirearms.com

Apartments 2 BEDROOM

412

Apartments Available $565/month (269)684-4500 tanglewood-niles.com 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. EHO. TDD 1800-649-3777 American Preferred 1-800-968-1792

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DIET AIDE AIDE DIET

North Woods Village Assisted Living/ North Woods Village Assisted Living/ Memory Care is filling up and we need Memory is filling up and weindividneed more good Care people.

Looking for an more good people.

Looking for anservices. individual to work part-time in dining Hours available for short morning shift ual to work part-time in dining services. or short afternoon/evening shift.

Some Hours available for short morning shift weekends required.

or short afternoon/evening shift. Some required.

If interestedweekends call Brenda at 574-247-1866 or send resume to dining@nwvmemory.com.

If interested call Brenda at 574-247-1866 or send resume to dining@nwvmemory.com.

For Rent

418

ROUND LAKE CHALETS

WEEKEND GETAWAY SPECIAL!

$449 plus tax.

Includes 18 to 22ft Pontoon.

(First come first serve basis) Weekends available: Sept. 5-7th Sept. 12-14th Without pontoon, $249 plus tax.

“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

PRICE ADJUSTMENT WATERFRONT HOME 3 Bedroom Brick Ranch 50' Channel front $220,000 Chris Moore, Freedom Realty (269)362-5665 (269)687-8484

HOUSE FOR SALE

Dowagaic- 307 N. Front st 5 bed, 2 bath, single family, tons of potential, lease or cash, $350/down and $439/month.

877-5190180

Single mom looking for a home or a 1st time buyer?

Call Mike at (269)470-2995

WHETHER BUYING OR SELLING

Integrity Real Estate Professionals would love the opportunity to serve you. Call any of our agents for professional service you expect and deserve.

269-684-5030 Integrity Real Estate Professionals

Conn-Selmer, Inc. Miscellaneous Machine Operator 2nd Shift Conn-Selmer, Inc., a manufacturer of band and orchestral instruments, has an immediate need for 2nd Shift: Miscellaneous Machine Operator to assist in the manufacturing of Brass instruments. This position is full-time and will be located at our Vincent Bach facility.

Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and 2 years of manufacturing experience including experience with high speed industrial equipment. Set-up, program and operate CNC lathe as required to produce quality parts. Ability to learn to create and edit CNC programs; ability to use micrometers, pin gauges, calipers, rim cast. Organize and inventory area tooling. Process product per the production schedule using a CNC Lathe. Must be able to read and understand written instructions, read and interpret gauges, and product specifications. In addition, candidates must be able to lift at least 30 pounds, have an excellent attendance record, and work independently as well as with a team. 2nd Shift: 2pm to 10pm +$0.40/hour shift premium.

Competitive wage and benefit package provided.

Please send resumes to amorgan@conn-selmer.com or apply in person at: Conn-Selmer, Inc. 500 Industrial Parkway Elkhart, IN 46516 EOE M/F/H/V

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HOUSE FOR SALE

4068 King Dr., Sodus, MI. Located on quiet dead end street in the heart of wine country, this home is just waiting for you! Updates throughout this 3 bedroom home.

Roof, furnace, windows, well, water heater, electrical, insulation, and more! But if that is not enough sellers are including a 1 year home warranty with an acceptable offer to assure your peace of mind. All appliances also included.

Enjoy quiet evenings on the large front porch, in the spacious backyard or take a walk to the nearby park.

Minutes to the bypass make it convenient to everywhere! Come take a tour today! MLS14029450 Coldwell Banker, RWG Patty Lauten 574-340-4271 269-663-8800

Manufactured Homes

502

FAMILY HOME, $686/MO!

3 bd/2 bth, 1,456+ sq. ft.

Many updates!

Central air, Skylights Buchanan, 269-695-3119

General Merchandise

595

NOW OPEN NILES FLEA MARKET Wed.-Sat. 10a-5p Sun. 12p-5p 111 E. Main St A few Vendor spots still available. For more info call 574-323-4187

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

Auctions

603

SATURDAY 08-16-14 @ 10AM ELKART County 4H Fairgrounds

**** AUCTION**** Car 2007 Chevy HHR Heated Leather, Sunroof, Remote Start; 4 rolling Tool Chests, 3 Air Compressors, Several Tools; Dale Earnhart collection 1:24, Winston Cup Jackets, 1:6 Radio #3; Stamp Collections from 1871 to 1969; 1950's Baseball cards; HUGE Silver Coin Collection 3 Carson City Morgans, 1864 Confederate $10, 1818 Bust Quarter, 2,500 Wheat Back Cents... VISA, MCard, Discover accepted ... Food and restrooms provided ....Checkout AuctionZip.com for pictures and details

GREAT HOME! GREAT PRICE!

2 Bd/2 Bth, air cond., Vaulted ceilings, $488/MO* Buchanan, 269-695-3119

Farm Equipment & Supplies TRACTOR

633

HOMES FOR SALE IN DECATUR Dynahoe 190 B tractor loader backhoe, 95HP, backhoe digging depth 19', has Cummins diesel motor, asking $9,500 (269)9441742 Eau Claire 3 Bed, 2 bath homes ready to be moved into. Lease Options at starting at $621 per month (includes lot rent, insurance, water, trash) Call 269-423-7024 or visit www.phelpscommunity.com to view pictures

Mobile Homes 506 SPRING SAVINGS ON AFFORDABLE HOMES •Preowned 2&3 bed homes •New 3 bed, 2 bath homes for $34,500 •Many standard features •Modular homes available Colonial Acres (269)663-2424

Good Things to 636 Eat VILLWOCKS FARM MARKET

5 miles north of Niles, on M139 (old 31) (269) 362-0253 (269) 362-1932 Come check out our new remodeled look!

Cedar Crest, 2% milk $2.99/gallon. Large eggs 2dozen $3.00, no hormones or antibiotics added. 8 oz. chunk or shredded cheeses $1.99. Jumbo, home grown cantaloupe $1.99. Fresh picked green beans $.99/lb.

cantaloupe $1.99. Fresh 10 class picked green beans $.99/lb. or $25 bushel. Fresh picked sweet corn by the ear, Home Improve700 dozen, or bushel. Extra large, ment vine ripe, homegrown to#1 GUTTERS matoes $.99/lb. Also, fresh picked blueberries, peaches, We do seamless gutters. estimates, call apricots, cherries, rasp- Free berries, and much more! (269)782-0401

Household Merchandise FOR SALE

642

•Used and Reconditioned Appliances •Washers & Dryers •Ranges •Air Conditioners •Refrigerators 841 Carberry Rd. Niles (269)687-8639

HUGE SALE AT

BILL'S USED APPLIANCES Hours: Mon-Fri. 10a-5pm Sat. 10a-3pm Closed Sunday 2324 S. 11th St. Niles Next door to Tank Town (269) 340-5952

Merchandise for 643 Sale YOUR E-CIG EXPERTS

FRYMAN'S SEAMLESS GUTTERS & SIDING FRYMAN’S ROOFING

Off The Water, Michiana

HOPPER EXCAVATING "Have Gravel Will Travel"

Driveway, stone, slag, recycled concrete, asphalt, top soil, sand & fill. (269)7821744/(269)783-1744

Recycling Service

743

CA$H 4 JUNKERS

Your home exterior experts.

Quality guaranteed! Locally Owned for 50 years. (269)7825008 (David & Terri Fryman)

HOME REPAIRS & REMODELING

Over 30 years of experience, Turn that Junker in your yard tile work, kitchens, bathto cash in your hand rooms, decks & porches, 801 Carberry Rd, Niles windows & doors, window 269-687-5865 wrapping, siding, fascia & soffit. Call Randy (269)782Misc. Services 747 3139 (269)208-9838

MK CONSTRUCTION

BRADY CONCRETE

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

Pole barn & other garages specialist. Roofing Siding, Framing and more. Over 25 years experience. Licensed.

CASPER MASONRY Contact Michael N. Knepple Brick/ Block/Stone. Custom & Insurance work. Insured & (269)476-9777 MR. MAINTENANCE Bonded. (574)298-3520

Vaporizers & e-hookah FREE ESTIMATES Over 50 liquid flavors.

COMPLETE Roofing, Siding & Windows, US 31 Tobacco CONCRETE 50552 US 31 N, South Bend Light Hauling & Spring From start to finish.

Clean-Ups, No Inside or (574) 271-0333 Outside job too big or small. Stamped, flat & dirt work.

Low affordable rates. Insured (269)663-8091 Garage-Yard 669 (269)591-1403

Sales ESTATE/TAG SALE

405 French St., Niles Aug. 22 & 23, 9-5 & Aug. 24, noon-5 Antiques, vintage household items, bedroom set, table & chairs, yard furniture, misc. furniture, washer &dryer, refrigerator, small kitchen appliances, power tools, tools & more tools, 3 plus bedroom house for sale. For more information call (269)4702200 Mon.- Fri. 10-4.

Cash sales only.

INDOOR YARD SALE

New things in every week at the old Martin's Auction House 6525 M-139 (Old US31) Berrien Springs, MI 10:00am-5:00pm EVERY Thursday, Friday & Saturday Antique tools, old fishing reels, copper tea kettles, erector set, Tonka toys, 7080's rock LP's, collectible dishes, Airdyne bike, jewelry, salon equipment like new, Beatles figures

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

WANTED TO BUY

Lawn Service 721 GARDENING WITH INTEGRITY, LLC

•Lawn maintenance, •Full Landscaping Service • Spring Clean Ups clean beds, preen, mulch, trim shrubs, edging, create new beds & much more Call Ellen (269)759-1012

Tree Service 725 AFFORDABLE STUMP REMOVAL

And storm clean up. Fully insured. (269) 254-6634

C & S MARSH TREE SERVICE

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

(269)362-4331 or 683-1065 leave msg.

PAYNE'S TREE SERVICE

Tree Trimming & Removal.

Stump Grinding & Firewood.

Bobcat & Concrete Work.

Insured. (269)663-8091

THE CUTTING EDGE PRO TREE CARE

Complete Tree Service SAME DAY ESTIMATES Insured, Competitive Rates.

269-687-4972

CONCRETE REMOVAL Roll off boxes for Concrete Paustian, Inc. (269)461-6449

Cash paid for medium size refrigerators, working Paving Service 739 or repairable. Also gas & C & C CONCRETE electric ranges.

Call Flat work of all kinds, (269)687-8639 stamping, sidewalks, concrete patching, patios, WE WILL BUY your junk car. We haul for driveways and pole barns. free. Paying up to $1500 No job too small. Free Insured cash. Please call anytime Estimates.

(269)228-1163 269-687-8098

Dozens of Free HD & Digital channels, use your own wiring, complete installation & repair, tower removal, packages with antenna, rotor & amp starting at $250.

Free estimates.

(269)357-6352 antennasplus1.com

Painting Service

754

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

Free Estimates.

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

Cleaning Service 757 RICK'S POWER WASHING

RVs, homes, decks, cement sidewalks, driveways small commercial jobs. Serving Cass., Dow. & Niles. Free Estimates, Senior Discounts.

Will beat any competitors estimates.

Satisfaction Guaranteed.

Call 269-470-9507 or 269470-9498

Insurance 758 LOWER YOUR INSURANCE RATES!

DEPROW CONCRETE Home - Auto - Health - Life Concrete, bricks, blocks & We do the shopping for you!

TCU Insurance Agency stonework. Any type of tear Call Deb Asmus today out & replace. Basement (269) 683-6700 x5901 repairs, landscaping, bobcat work. No job too small. 35 800 years experience. Concrete Pets & Supplies $2.20 a sq. foot. Insured. PENKINESE PUPPIES Jerry (269) 352-4010 2 males, 1 female, 7 weeks old. Call for details (269) 845-0051. Asking $350 KLIMEK ENTERPRISES

Horses-Livestock

809

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

Affordable Pricing, Licensed & Stands 14 hands, 5 years Insured. (269)684-6290 or old, mother is Peruvian Paso (269)470-4097. mare, very friendly, $1,000

MICHIANA MASONRY & CONSTRUCTION

All your Masonry needs!

Chimney Cleaning. Insured & Bonded. Senior discounts .

(269)362-1566

POLE BARNS & GARAGES

BY NIEBOER

Quality Built (269)684-6673

POND LINERS

EPDM Rubber, Any size Pool Service 727 Lowest Prices, FREE Delivery, Huge Inventory, TRM SWIMMING POOL Enterprises, South Bend.

LINERS & REPAIRS (574)246-1922 Any size, great prices, all (574) 329-9294 equipment, 35 years experience. Robertson’s Sales & Service, Niles. Call (269)6842669

WHY PAY TO WATCH TV?

WEAVER CONCRETE

And masonry, driveways, porches, patios, tear out/replace, all repairs, brick, block, stone, fireplaces. Will fix wet basements big or small, inside and out. All concrete flatwork $2.00 sq. ft. Landscaping. Fast dependable service. Quality work. Insured. Aaron (269)6554158

(269)422-1044

Autos for Sale

945

NEED A CAR NOW? WELL WE HAVE THE ONE JUST FOR YOU!!!!

New Arrivals at Scarlett Auto Sales!

Loaded 2010 Hyundai Elantras Low Miles! you can't beat that! 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

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Street, St. Joseph, Michigan.

Members were asked to simply to do an exploration of self. Driven by the idea of becoming your own subject, self-portraits is an exciting challenge to improve your skills and creativity as an artist.

A Wrinkle in Time per- Light refreshments will forms in South Bend be served. The shows Civic Theater’s Warner will run through Sept. 27.

Theatre Aug. 8-17. Performance times are Fridays at 7:30 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays at Elkhart County Parks 2 p.m. Tickets are $10 will host Bug Night at .each for 4 for $32. To Cobus Creek County y purchase tickets, call Park on Friday, Aug. 15 r (574) 234-1112 or online from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. at sbct.org.

Hands-on activities and unique experiences will Aug. 14-15 be available for all ages, like holding a tarantula t or tasting a chocolatel South Bend Civic The- covered cricket. atre will host auditions - for the regional premiere of “Treasure Island: A .Musical Panto,” book by Edwardsburg Day at .

Kathryn Peterson, mu- the Cove will be Friday, sic and lyrics by Michael Aug. 15. Come and Ogbom. Auditions will enjoy them with famtake place Aug. 14-15, ily and friends from Edstarting at 6 p.m. at the wardsburg. The South Scottish Rite building lo- Bend Silver Hawks play cated at 427 N. Main St. the Lansing Lugnuts at South Bend (across the 7:35pm. It’s also Faith parking lot from SBCT.) Night at the Cove with Adult Roles from age a pre-game concert by 20-60, and two to three Cody Collier and Barechildren’s roles age 8 to foot Night at the Ballpark steen. All roles are open with Gallo offering tast)to anyone height, width, ings of their Barefoot eye/hair/skin/nose color wine. Last but not least, or length. it’s Friday Night Fireworks. Tickets are $9!

Aug. 15 See the Edwardsburg s Sports Colplex website o 0 for more information: The Pokagon Band of EdwardsburgsportscomPotawatomi Indians’ plex.org Four Winds will host a Aug. 15-16 concert by Santana at Four Winds New Buffalo’s Silver Creek Event Center on Friday, Aug. Chicago-based folksing15, at 9 p.m. Tickets for er and songwriter Mark the event can be pur- Dvorak will perform in T chased beginning on the Michiana area on FriFriday, July 11 at 10 a.m. day and Saturday, Aug. exclusively through the 15 and 16. On Friday, Ticketmaster Web site, Aug. 15 at 7:30 p.m., www.ticketmaster.com, Dvorak will make his deor by calling (800)745- but at the newly-opened 3000. Ticket prices start Chocolate Cafe, 117 at $100 plus applicable S. Main Street, Mishafees. waka, Indiana. Dvorak will appear in concert on Saturday, Aug. 16, 7:30 p.m. at The Box Factory The Berrien Artist Guild for the Arts, 1101 Broad member’s gallery show Street, St. Joseph, Michfeaturing self-portraits igan. Tickets are $10, $8 will open on Friday Aug. for seniors and students.

15 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Box Factory Aug. 16 for the Arts, 1101 Broad

Submit calendar events to by email at offthewater@leaderpub.com or visit the lLeader Publications office nat 217 N. Fourth Street, nNiles. , Aug. 16-17 .

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The Region of Three Oaks Museum is having a very special event at the Acorn Theatre in Three Oaks. The Leslie Hindman Auctions specialists (www.lesliehindman.com) will be in attendance doing appraisals for persons bringing in their precious articles. The specifics for the event are in the planning stage, but at this point it will be noon to 3 p.m. Michigan time.

Mark Dvorak will perform at the Box Factory. The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. Ticket prices are $10 general admission; $8 students and seniors; children 12 and under free.

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From 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 16, The Region of the Three Oaks Museum welcomes Leslie Hindman Auctioneers for an appraisal event. Guests are invited to bring one to three items in the following categories: Fine Art, Fine Jewelry and Timepieces, Fine Furniture and Decorative Arts, Asian Works of Art, and Fine Books and Manuscripts. Specialists from Leslie Hindman Auctioneers will meet each guest to privately evaluate each item on a complimentary basis. A $20 entrance fee benefitting the Three Oaks Museum will be collected at the door.

ther King Center, 1522 West Linden Avenue, will be from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 16. There will be vendors, free food, bounce houses, corn roast, city and county police, face painting and much more.

Classic autos and motorcycles cruise into historic Dowagiac for the Rod and Roll Classic Auto Show of the Chamber of Commerce. Winning autos receive trophies, with dash plaques presented to the first 150 entries. Festival goers will enjoy 1950s music, auto games, the Tailgate Treasures’ Flea Market, a Lions Club pancake breakfast and barbecue

by Pure Pork. Activities open in the central business district at 7:30 a.m.

Aug. 16-17 The Lakefront Art Festival will be hosted in Washington Park, Michigan City, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Aug. 16 and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 17.

Admission is $4.

Aug. 22 The Kelly Miller Circus will visit Edwardsburg at 4:30 and 7:30 p.m. The tent will be set up on US-12, next to HR Block. Tickets purchased in advance are $10 for adults and $6 for children. Tickets purchased at the event are $15 for adults and $7 for children. Tickets are available at Martin’s Supermarkets in Granger, Niles and Elkhart; the Greater Niles Federal Credit Union in Edwardsburg; The Barber Shop in Edwardsburg; Chemical Bank in Edwardsburg; or online at kellymillercircus.com.

Notre Dame’s Shakespeare Festival will perform at South Bend’s Art Beat on Saturday, Aug. 16 at 4 p.m. Other Shakespearean productions will be performed Aug. 23 throughout the day, from 12:30 to 6:30 p.m. on the gridiron at the former College Football Hall of Eric Lugosch will perform Fame. The show is free at the Box Factory. The to watch. concert begins at 7:30 p.m. Ticket prices are $10 general admission; $8 students and seniors; chilThe MLKSMC Annual dren 12 and under free.

Community Wide Picnic held at the Martin Lu-

LEGEND The Baroda Business Association will host the annual Party on the Pavers event from 3 to 8 p.m. Visitors can shop at the farmers’ and artisan market, eat local foods, drink local and listen to live music. Cost is a $5 suggested donation.

Alcohol

Art

Business

Movies

Community

Theatre

Crafts

Music

Religious

Food

Aug. 24 The 29th Rural OneRoom School Reunion will be held at noon at the Berrien County Youth Fair in the Youth memorial building. Visitors are encouraged to bring a dish or two to pass and their own table service.

Coffee and lemonade will be available.

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Information

Tourist

Nature

Holiday

Parting Shots

Family

Aug. 27 The Heritage Museum and Cultural Center will hold its Annual Football Kickoff Party at 6 p.m. The tailgate party includes a pulled pork dinner, beer, wine, soft drinks, silent auction, a fun Football Kickoff Playoff Sponsorship competition, and a chance to chat with some local legends. Come dressed in your favorite team colors and join us to celebrate the beginning of the football season. Admission to this event is $25 per person, and includes food and drinks. Please call us at (269) 983-1191 to reserve a spot.

Aug. 30 Buchanan will host an Art & Jazz Festival at the common from noon to 10 p.m. Visit DiscoverBuchanan.org for more information.

Sept. 6 Ed Bagatini’s New Swing Orchestra will perform at the Box Factory. The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. Ticket prices are $10 general admission; $8 students and seniors; children 12 and under free.

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Off The Water, Michiana

Shopping

Sports

Camping

Summer

Lemon Creek Winery’s 8th Annual Harvest Festival is Saturday, Sept. 6 from noon to 6 p.m. There will be live music by Venitia Sekema & The Madre Luna Band. Admission is $10 and there will be grilled food available for purchase.

Rock band Blue Oyster Cult, with hits from the 70s and 80s including “(Don’t Fear) The Reaper,” “Godzilla” and “Burnin’ for You,” takes the stage on Saturday, September 6 at 8 pm CT in the Stardust Event Center at Blue Chip Casino, Hotel & Spa, Michigan City, Indiana.

Tickets start at $35, and can be purchased by credit card at Ticketmaster. com or in person at The Gift Box in the Blue Chip Casino pavilion. Guests must be 21 or older, with a valid state or government issued photo ID.

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PARTING SHOTS

BERRIEN COUNTY

YOUTH FAIR

Leader photos/CRAIG HAUPERT

The Berrien County Youth Fair continues through the weekend at the fairgrounds in Berrien Springs, Michigan. Shown here are winners in sheep, rabbit, swine and goat contests from all over Berrien County.