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Michiana Renaissance Fest set to return to Mishawaka

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ISHAWAKA, Ind. — This Saturday and Sunday, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., the sixth annual Michiana Renaissance Fair is again partnering with the St. Joe County Chamber of Commerce and VisitSouthBend. com to bring groups of fire breathers, dancers, comedians, acrobats and all sorts of games and events.

Six stages will be running shows every 30 to 45 minutes with a variety of historically themed entertainment.

Combat troupes will be swinging real swords at each other. Acrobats will be challenging the rules of physics.

Comedians will be offering belly-busting jokes to the delight of all attendees.

People often spend the entire day at the event, according to Jonathan Zook President of Entertaining History, Inc. an all-volunteer organization.

“First off Northern Indiana did not have a renaissance festival before the year we started 5 years ago,” Zook said. “A lot of people expect something like Shakespeare in the Park. They are surprised to find that there is nothing boring or dull about this event, and there is definitely something for everyone.”

Another fascinating feature Zook highlighted was three living encampments that will be taking place showing lifestyles beyond just the Renaissance. There will also be a Medieval, Age of Vikings and Golden Age of Piracy areas that will show lifestyles of the times even beyond just renaissance.

Sections for children will have games and interactive challenges or “quests,” where the children have to perform certain tasks. Upon completion, participants will

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have the chance to receive accolades from the queen during royal court and participate in a celebratory parade.

There will also be a storytelling area, and for the more restless children an area offering foam swords will grant them free reign to imagine themselves in different days fighting for the laurels of imaginary kingdoms.

Adults will be able to frequent a pub, which will also have food available, along with other vendors, and the pub is staffed with music all day starting at 11 a.m.

“If you stayed for the entirety of the event, all day, both days. You couldn’t see everything,” Zook said. “We have authentic black powder weapon demos twice a day, and the island is full of vendors selling unique and appropriate items you won’t find at your normal stores.”

Ticket prices are adults 13 and up $12, seniors $10, ages six to 12 $7 and kids or members of the military with ID are free. For more information, full event schedule and ways to get discounts, go to michianarenfest.com.

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A new place to learn the arts

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he School of American Music has combined an internal need to grow and the vacancy of the building that formerly housed the Three Oaks Village Hall into a project that is bringing education, entertainment, and a cultural destination to teens and others in the region.

The Three Oaks Arts and Education Center, located just east of the village, opened in early 2015, and already hosts a variety of classes and events, with plans and hopes for much more in the future.

According to music instructor Evan Margol, the first threads of ideas for the A&E came when the School Of American Music (SAM) was discussing a method to improve their current location.

“The SAM is located above the library here in Three Oaks,” Margol explains. He went on to describe a scenario in which, after much trial and error, he was just connecting with a student.

“Sometimes, you’d have your last student of the day and you’d just be getting the mood where you needed [to be] and you’d have to call it quits because the library downstairs was closing.”

Hoping to no longer be tied to hours outside of their control, Margol and other instructors saw a solution in the open building on Maple Street.

“We worked about two months to get the building ready,” Margol explained as he pointed out the soundproofing and acoustic renovations he and others made in preparing the center.

The School of American Music has given classes for a variety of instruments for three years, but this new project is about more than

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Justin Flagel just lessons. The building is equipped with a recording studio and a live performing stage. The facility also plans to add an outdoor performance space. In addition to guitar lessons, Margol himself is teaching a studio recording class in the hopes to show artists that modern technology has made pursuing their craft much easier.

In its short time in existence, the scope of the Arts & Entertainment Center’s vision has quickly grown

to incorporate more than music. The space is also being utilized by a number of instructors educating students of all ages in the areas of storytelling, language, and martial arts.

The building offers yoga classes, a teen night each Friday, and a Thursday night jam session open to any musician who wants to come to learn and connect

with others.

According to Margol, the response from locals has been positive. He points out a growing need for art and music education, in a world where many students are either home schooled or go to

public schools that don’t have the budgets for those classes. The first line of the official A&E Center Mission Statement defines it as a “place where children can focus on subjects not emphasized in the public school.” In addition to regular classes, they plan to offer internships for students with a goal for a related career.

The Center is also open to an expansion of classes and workshops, with those wishing to teach a subject or propose a course encouraged to do so. Fall courses include music history, music theory, and a wilderness and culture class. The owners hope the facility will become a center for local culture, giving teens, seniors and anyone else a place to gather, volunteer and learn.

You can view a list of current and upcoming classes, as well as the forms for volunteering, teaching, and course proposal, at schoolofamericanmusic.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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Fernwood offering rooftop garden tours

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ILES, Mich. — Fernwood has planned a number of events for the end of summer, including a tour of rooftop gardens in Chicago. Find out about how to take advantage of this activity and many more below: Garden Volunteer Opportunity Wednesday evenings at 5 p.m.

Guests can have fun and make new friends while helping Fernwood maintain its garden collections. On Wednesday evenings, join the Wine and Weed Wednesday volunteers for an hour or so of light work, followed by time to enjoy good company and a local vintage on the Café decks. For more information about becoming a Fernwood volunteer, call (269) 695-6491 or just stop in.

Summer Yoga Wednesdays and Saturdays 12:15 to 1:30 p.m.

Practice the fundamentals of yoga at Fernwood with instructors Deirdre Guthrie, Greta Hurst, and Krista Kotlarz, on Wednesdays and Saturdays this summer. Class will be held in the garden, weather permitting. Walk-ins are welcome. $10 (Members $8) Look for new yoga offerings in Fernwood’s fall newsletter.

works of Midwest tile makers. Handmade ceramic tiles glazed with beautiful blues, greens, browns, reds, and more—many Arts & Crafts style tiles—and decorated with garden themes. Frogs, herbs, turtles, Tile Two birds, and patterns will adorn the walls of Open through Sunday, Sept. 13 the Clark Gallery. Tiles will be for sale After the great success of our tile show throughout the show. two years ago, Fernwood and curator Kathee Kiesselbach welcome back the Introduction To Seed Saving rich colors and shine of handmade ceram- Sunday, Aug. 30 ic tiles, this time expanded to include the 2 to 4 p.m.

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Chicago Rooftop Bus Tour Wednesday, Sept. 2 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

The Chicago Green Roof Tour is back and with some fantastic new locations!

We are privileged once again to get on the world-famous green roof of Chicago City Hall and Lurie Garden, designed by Piet Oudolf. After lunch, we head to the Shedd Aquarium for a guided garden tour, and our last stop, the 20,000-square-foot rooftop garden at McCormick Place! Lunch of your choice will be provided by Fernwood.

As an effort to reduce plastic, we encourage you to bring your own refillable water vessel. Tickets are very limited, so call today for this rare opportunity!

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great ecotone where the prairies competed with forests.

Joel Greenberg, author of A Natural History of the Chicago Region and Of Prairie, Woods, and Water, takes a look at how this area has changed over the course of the last 300 years. Much has been lost, some has been saved, and there are steps that can be taken to ensure that future generations will be able to enjoy the natural beauty that remains. $25 (Members $20) Register by Sept. 11.

Waus Second Sunday Concert Sunday, Sept. 13 4 p.m.

About Fernwood Botanical Garden Join us for the final WAUS Radio Second Sunday Concert of the season, and Nature Preserve Fernwood is a special place where featuring Symphony Brass Quintet performing on the Green. Admission is free nature blends with gardens and art to create an experience of wonder for all after 3:30 p.m. ages. Fernwood comprises 105 acres on On Contested Ground: The Changing the St. Joseph River near Buchanan, Nature of the Prairie Forest Ecotone by Michigan, at 13988 Range Line Road, Niles. Hours are Tuesday through Joel Greenberg Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Eastern time, Saturday, Sept. 19 and Sunday, noon to 6:00 pm. Café 2 to 4 p.m.

When the first Europeans arrived at the hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 11 southern end of Lake Michigan in the a.m. to 3 p.m., and Sunday, noon to 3 1670s, they encountered a rich and diverse p.m. Call (269) 695-6491 or visit www. landscape largely carved by the last great fernwoodbotanical.org for more inforpush of the glaciers. The entire area was a mation and to confirm status of classes.

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Celebrate Labor Day in west Michigan

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EST MICHIGAN — The first Monday of every September is observed across the United States as Labor Day. This day is designed to empower the labor movement and celebrate economic achievement. This coming Labor Day is September 7th and West Michigan has plenty of ways to help you celebrate!

Whether it is in your town or you’re looking to plan a day or weekend trip, make sure to check out these great festivities coming up this Labor Day in West Michigan!

SOUTH LaPorte County CVB Don’t miss two great events in Michigan City this Labor Day weekend! Labor Dayz is on the shores of Lake Michigan! Enjoy carnival rides, live entertainment, pro wrestling events, arts and crafts, and a variety of food offerings. The Lighthouse Place Premium Outlets will be hosting a Labor Day Sidewalk Sale. Discover exceptional brands at extraordinary savings!

“Muskegon Host” Lions Club make a brighter day for someone!

White Lake Area Chamber of Commerce White Lake Area Chamber of Commerce and Fifth Third Bank along with the City of Montague and Whitehall prepare to host their 9th Annual Labor Day Community Walk on Sept. 7 at 10 a.m. The Labor Day Community Walk will take place on the Hart—Montague Bike Trail and will begin at the east end of Spring Street located behind Whitehall Products and Montague Foods in Montague.

Commerce Newaygo County hosts their annual Logging Festival over the Labor Day weekend. The festival committee strives to show visitors the rich logging history on which the town of Newaygo was founded. New this year is the Mid Michigan Professional Lumberjack Competition!

Come and see some of the best Lumberjacks & Jill’s in the first ever Newaygo County Professional Competition. The festival also boasts very best in handmade crafts and unique resale items with an emphasis on unique home decorations, garden and yard decor, beautiful jewelry, clothing, personalized gifts, ornaments, antiques and collectibles.

St. Joseph Today St. Joseph County will be home to a truck parade and a two day band concert for Labor Day! The Community Labor Day Truck Parade starts in Zeeland and ends in Holland (Holland CVB)! Bring the family, earplugs, and appetite for big trucks, ice cream and giveaways! Give a few hours of your Labor Day to honor and celebrate our local workforce which has built one of the best places to live in the entire country! The St. Joseph Municipal Band has two free River Country Tourism concerts on September 6th and 7th at the Three Rivers is home to the John E.N. Howard Bandshell!

HarmonyFest, a one-day free music festival held Labor Day Sunday. It was created Round Barn Winery to bring people together in celebration of Take a well-deserved break and let Round the cultural and ethnic diversity of our Barn Winery do all the work. Enjoy the fruits community through music, food, art, and of their labor over the long holiday weekend. social connection. From the first strum of Work only on finding your favorite specialty the guitar strings to the last beat of the cocktail, wine, or craft brew while live bands drum, as the crowd sways, laughs, dances, will be clocking in all three days for your and sings along to the tunes­—the energy of entertainment. Drink specials and delicious HarmonyFest undeniable. fare from their Grille will be offered.

CENTRAL South Haven/Van Buren County Holland Convention and Visitors Bureau Convention and Visitors Bureau Join the Holland Convention and Join the South Haven/Van Buren County Visitors Bureau for the annual Labor Day CVB this Labor Day Weekend for the 31st BoardWALK. The walk will begin at Heinz Annual Ox Roast and Homecoming Waterfront Walkway and will continue Festival. Held in their picturesque Village along the Kollen Park Boardwalk and Park, Lawrence’s signature annual event is Window on the Waterfront and will end at fun for the whole family. If you’re in the Windmill Island Gardens. Transportation mood to shop, check out what local farmers will be provided to transport walkers back and artisans have to offer this fall and enjoy to Heinz Waterfront Walkway. Continental the freshest produce at the Farmers’ Market Breakfast will be served at Windmill Island in the park, held throughout the morning on Gardens.

Saturday, Sunday and Monday. There will also be various booths to explore, food Mecosta County Area CVB vendors, Lawrence Lions Club Bingo Tent, The Mecosta County Area Chamber of Lions Club Beer Tent, The Knightwinds Commerce is hosting their 47th Annual Renaissance Group exhibition, music per- Labor Day Arts & Crafts Festival. This formances at the Pavilion. one-day show will bring over 100 juried artists to the scenic Hemlock park along Saugatuck-Douglas Convention & Riverwalk and the Muskegon River. The Visitors Bureau festival draws over 3,000 visitors and feaThe 17th Annual Labor Day Bridge tures wheel thrown pottery, hand woven Walk and Pancake Breakfast is not to be baskets, stained glass, oak furniture, paintmissed inSaugatuck/Douglas! This gruel- ings, jewelry, weathervanes, lawn ornaing .19k starts at 9am on the Douglas side ments, and so much more. For more inforof the Blue Star Bridge and proceeds to the mation call (231) 796-7649.

Saugatuck side! Call the community recreation for information at (269) 857 – 1444. Grand Haven Area Convention & Visitors Bureau River Country Chamber of Commerce Don’t miss the Grand Haven Area Newaygo County Convention & Visitors Bureau’s Labor Day The River Country Chamber of Community Bridge Walk! The walk starts

on September 7th at 9am and goes until 5pm! This 3.5 mile walk starts at the north side of the 3rd Street bridge and ends at Chinook Pier. This is a fun activity for the entire family.

Muskegon County Convention & Visitors Bureau Muskegon County is home to a really great event! The Muskegon Lions Club will host their annual Labor Day Pancake breakfast at the Margaret Drake Elliott Park from 8 a.m. to noon. Adults 12 and up are just $6, ages 3 to 11 are $3, and under 3 years of age are free! Support and help the

Silver Lake Sand Dunes — Hart Visitors Bureau/Chamber of Commerce Head to Hart this Labor Day and enjoy a beautifully scenic 5k Run/Walk around Hart Lake. This run will take you over 3 bridges, around Hart Lake & through Downtown Hart. Bring the kids to participate in the 1 mile fun run through downtown! There will also be the 3rd annual Bridge Walk which is a free 2.2 mile leisurely walk around Hart Lake. Stick around after the event to visit the local vendor booths and enjoy special Hart Healthy Labor Day meals at local restaurants.

Silver Lake’s annual Heritage Days at the Hart Historic District is also Labor Day Weekend. There will be demonstrations, old-time music, food booths, displays, fish boil, and pig roast or chicken dinner.

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Art Beat takes S over South Bend this Saturday

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OUTH BEND, Ind. — Michigan Street in downtown South Bend, Indiana is home to many of South Bend’s most iconic attractions, including The Morris Performing Arts Center, the State Theater and The South Bend Chocolate Café — but on Saturday, Aug. 29, the half-mile stretch in the heart of the downtown area will be home to more than 350 artists.

Saturday is the 13th annual Art Beat festival — an event expected to draw more than 10,000 visitors.

“Over 350 artists will take part in Art Beat 2015

making this one of the largest concentration of artists in the region,” said Downtown South Bend Events and Operators Coordinator Kylie Carter, in a press release. “Visual artists of every kind will come together showcasing a variety of media such as watercolor, jewelry, print making, drawing, pottery, sculpting, photography and fiber arts.”

In addition to the visual artists, there will be performing artists in different venues on or near Michigan Street, as well.

“We’ll have one stage for musical performances, one for dance, one for theater and spoken word and one inside the State Theater,” said Downtown South Bend Director of Communications Jackie

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An in-depth profile of Ray and Mary Minix’s diverse lives and accomplishments will be featured in Leader Publications’ “Living 50+,” available mid-September as a part of our daily and weekly newspapers.

Their most prized piece, however, is a recreation of Leonardo Da Vinci’s “Mona Lisa.”

“I may have the only three-dimensional ‘Mona Lisa,’” Ray said.

Ray and Mary will be selling several of their art pieces, including the “Mona Lisa” and smaller painted pottery, at their booth (C18) on North Michigan Street near the DoubleTree Parking Garage.

This is their first time at Art Beat, and according to Appleman, they are not the only newcomers to the festival.

“We have about a 60-65 percent (artist) return rate, but 35 to 40 percent are brand new,” she said.

While the registration deadline for this year’s Art Beat has passed, Appleman said that anyone living in the seven county region is encouraged to sign up to showcase their art next year.

“We usually open up the application process in February or March,” she said. “The deadline is usually the end of May or the beginning of June.”

For now, however, Appleman encourages anyone and everyone in the area to come enjoy the art.

“All parking will be free all day,” she said. “We’re really excited for everybody to come out.”

Art Beat will run from noon to 8 p.m. on Michigan Street in downtown South Bend, Indiana. For more information, visit artbeatsouthbend.org.

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The most unique part of Art Beat, Appleman said, is that all of the artists come from the seven county region that makes up Michiana.

“We only accept artists from St. Joe, Elkhart, Starke, Marshall, and La Porte counties in Indiana and Cass and Berrien counties in Michigan,” she said. “It’s truly a local art festival.”

One local artist duo that will be showcasing their art at Art Beat this Saturday is Ray and Mary Minix, of Elkhart, Indiana. 1953 graduates of Edwardsburg High School, Ray and Mary have led a diverse life of coaching, teaching, acting, singing and more across several states along the East Coast.

Now in their 80s, Ray and Mary have focused their attention on art.

“I always did (art) in high school,” Mary said. “My girlfriend and I competed … When I retired, I thought, ‘I want to do it for myself.’”

While Mary has been an artist all her life, only recently has Ray added art to his long list of talents.

“I discovered quite recently that I can carve and sculpt,” he said.

Combining their talents, Ray and Mary began creating unique three-dimensional art. The art, at first glance, appears as a simple painting in a frame, but a second glance reveals a topographical quality where each element of the painting is sculpted outward.

“I draw it first with a pencil,” Mary said. “Then Ray sculpts over it, and I paint over his sculpting.”

“I carve some out of wood, but I also sculpt in some of the areas with a special ‘magic putty’ that I’ve come up with,” Ray said.

“And yes,” he laughed, “My magic putty is a secret recipe.”

Ray and Mary have created several pieces covering a range of topics — everything from foggy, countryside scenery to the campus of the University of Notre Dame.

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‘Long Island Medium’ to perform live at Four Winds New Buffalo Theresa Caputo set to visit Sept. 4

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EW BUFFALO, Mich. —Theresa Caputo, psychic medium and star of the hit TLC program, “Long Island Medium,” will bring her show “Theresa Caputo Live! The Experience,” to Four Winds New Buffalo’s Silver Creek Event Center on Friday, Sept. 4, at 8 p.m. Eastern.

Tickets can be purchased exclusively through the Ticketmaster Web site, www. ticketmaster.com, or by calling (800) 7453000. Ticket prices start at $80 plus applicable fees. Purchasing a ticket does not guarantee a reading.

The highly rated show “Long Island Medium” follows Theresa’s life as a typical Long Island wife and mom with one very big difference; she can communicate with the dead. Since she cannot turn off this gift, messages from departed loved ones can come through at any time.

The local car mechanic, manicurist or cashier at the bagel shop may find themselves receiving a spontaneous reading from Theresa as she goes about her day.

The unique challenges that her special abilities create for her husband of 22 years, Larry, and her two children, aged 20 and 24, and how they cope, are also a main theme on the show.

Theresa has been a practicing medium for 10 years and is a certified medium with the Forever-Family Foundation, an organization dedicated to connecting science with the afterlife. She helps individuals find closure by connecting them with their departed loved ones. For Theresa, this is not just her job; this is her life.

Theresa’s second book titled “You Can’t Make This Stuff Up” was released in September 2014 and debuted at number nine on the New York Times best seller list. Her first book titled “There’s More to Life Than This” debuted in the fall of 2013. More information on Theresa Caputo is available at www.theresacaputo.com.

Four Winds New Buffalo’s Silver

Where there is creativity, there is possibility!

Visit us in Three Oaks, MI

Join us for Gather and Create Classes every Thursday 6-9 pm.

Call or visit our website.

16860 Three Oaks Rd., Three Oaks, MI www.NidoBianco.com | 269.820.2011 Private Studio Spaces and MORE!

Foursome special

18 holes with cart for four golfers

Weekdays .................... $72.00 Weekends .................... $88.00

expiration: 8-31-2015 Not valid on Holidays or with other coupon specials

*

(269) 782-5827

26831 Dutch Settlement in Dowagiac

18 Holes (with cart)

Weekdays .................... $24.00 Weekends .................... $28.00 seniors only (weekdays) ................... $20.00

The World’s Best Smoker and Grill

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

Creek Event Center is a 1,500 seat, multi-use facility that is located next to the casino floor. In addition to hosting concerts, the 17,000 sq. ft. event center can be reconfigured to host a variety of meetings, special events, conferences, and banquets. Details on concerts at Silver Creek Event Center are available at www.fourwindscasino.com/events.

REPLACEMENT WINDOWS

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

Hidden

Treasures Antiques, Arts, Crafts & More!

45+ Sellers & Booths!

Call Today! 574-274-0490 www.abcwinsouthbend.com

Best Window Best Value Best Choice!

• Maintenance Free • Lifetime Warranty • All Window Styles Available

Keep America Beautiful, Please Don’t Litter.

at Starting

$

179

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

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

Be sure to visit the U sed Furniture “Barn”

9 CLASS

Off The Water, Michiana

General Notices 106 WRONGLY DENIED SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY BENEFITS?

I can help. (269)473-2370

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

ARE YOU LOOKING TO SUPPLEMENT YOUR INCOME? Have a few hours on your hands now that kids are back in school? We have an immediate need for temporary and part-time employees. Open positions for 1st, 2nd & 3rd shifts.

Starting pay ranges from $9-15/hr.

Locations and positions vary.

South Bend, IN 46628 (574)289-1454

DEPARTMENT MANAGER

Manufacturer of custom wood mouldings has an opening for a leader to manage a production department. We are seeking an individual to help us grow and improve. Knowledge of wood mouldings and wood finishing preferred.

We offer a 401(K) plan, medical and dental insurance. Drug screen required. Send resume to: Nickell Moulding Company, Inc. P.O. Box 1502, Elkhart, IN 46515. EOE.

DRIVER/SERVICE TECH

Joy's Johns Hiring Duties include delivery, pickup and cleaning of portable restrooms. Must have 1 year straight truck experience, chauffeur license, current D.O.T. physical, clean driving record. Able to read a map with knowledge of Michiana area.

Reliable transportation and able to work flexible hours a must.

Apply at 1325 Airport Rd. Niles, MI

DRIVERS WANTED

MUST HAVE CDL. Seasonal produce hauling, "Hook and Drop" within 150 mile radius, for approx. 2 months in Edwardsburg area. Retired persons welcome.

Call (269)208-9853 or (269)930-4400 for interview

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

IMMEDIATE OPENING SEASONAL DELIVERY DRIVER

Ferrellgas, a nationwide leader in the propane industry, is looking for a Seasonal Delivery Driver with a Class B CDL in Edwardsburg, MI. Requirements: • Must be able to lift up to 75 lbs • High School Diploma or equivalent • At least 1 yer commercial driving experience • Class A or B CDL license with air brakes, hazmat, and tanker endorsements • Clean driving record Apply online at: www.ferrellgas.com/careers

GENERAL LABOR – 1st and 2nd shifts Including: Machine Operators Piece Rate Positions Forklift Drivers Send resume or apply in person: North American Forest Products PO Box 600 27263 May St. Edwardsburg, MI. 49112 Fax: 269-663-5302 Email: hr1006@nafpinc.com

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Kenneth Smith Inc

TRACTOR & TRAILER

Work 2nd shift 40+ hours per week, work on heavy duty truck equipment, dump trailers and related components. A minimum of 1 year experience is required.

Benefits.

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

Kenneth Smith, Inc. Truck Drivers Pulling Dump Trailers Wanted

DRIVERS NEEDED:

In Partnership with

NOW HIRING

Apply today at www.trilliumjobs.com or 1011 Broadway St., Niles (269)684-6141

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

HIRING CNC OPERATORS

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

HOME CARE AIDE More details and application at www.casscoa.org

NURSING HOME ADMINISTRATOR

West Woods of Niles, a 121 bed skilled nursing facility, and premier provider, located in Niles, MI, has an opportunity for an experienced Nursing Home Administrator.

General qualifications include: current Michigan license, ability to demonstrate skills and experience related to financial management, planning, quality improvement, and regulatory knowledge. The successful candidate will join an experienced interdisciplinary team. A comprehensive benefit package is offered.

Please send resume in confidence to adminposition @peplinskigroup.com

Job Coach (For Berrien and Cass Counties) Skills Trainer (Niles, Buchanan, and Berrien Springs area) Part-time w/ flexible availability. You MUST be available to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Minimum Qualifications: A valid driver's license and insurance coverage on personal vehicle.

Dependable transportation with a good driving record.

Good written and verbal communication skills, and able to work with people with disabilities.

Apply in person: 1440 E. Empire Ave. Benton Harbor, MI 49022 OR E-mail resume and cover letter to HR Generalist at dlovell@gatewayvro.com GateWay Services is an equal opportunity employer

NOW HIRING

Packers/Gen. Labor $9/hr Drivers $14/hr Maintenance $12/hr Machine Operators $10/hr Forklift Operators $11.50/hr Permanent, Full-time CALL 269-408-1980

Instruction & Training

MECHANIC & FABRICATOR -

NEEDED

Experienced Commercial Carpenters!

Apply today at: FM Construction, 530 E. Lexington Ave., #175, Elkhart, IN 46516

NEW YORK LIFE

is a Fortune 100 Insurance and Financial Services Firm.

We are new to the Michiana area and we are hiring!

If you are interested in an interview please call 269-414-4413

NOW HIRING

Riveridge Manor in Niles, Michigan is now hiring full and part time CENA'S for second and third shifts and PRN RN/LPN'S on all shifts.

Apply online @ www.grace.vikus.net/app or in person at 1333 Wells St.

NOW 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

Pero Family Farms

in Benton Harbor is hiring a Logistics and Transportation Manager MIT#6097655 Apply at miworks.org

Elderly Care 307 KARE SERVICES

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

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P.D.K. Firearm Instruction Concealed Pistol License Next Class: August 29th Contact Paul: 269-462-2584 or Kelly: 269-783-6570 pdkfirearms.com

CALL Classifieds

Section 00020 NOTICE TO BIDDERS The Cass District Library will receive sealed bids for interior library renovations, located at 319 M 62 North, Cassopolis, Michigan.

Bids will be received until 4:00 P.M. (local time) on Tuesday, September 1, 2015, at the Cass District Library, 319 M62 North, Cassopolis, Michigan 49031: at which time and place bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. Bids received after this time will not be considered and will be returned unopened.

The project consists of; Renovated/reconstructed public restrooms, remodeled Children’s Department, remodeled Computer Room, remodeled Staff Lounge, modified Mechanical and Electrical work all as further described in the Construction Documents, Drawings, and Details, dated July 20, 2015. Total remodeled area of approximately 4,330 s.f.

Bids to the Owner are requested as follows: A single contract for complete general, mechanical and electrical work. Employing sub contractors as may be required.

The Work shall be constructed in full accordance with the Drawings, and Details prepared by Leedy Architects, 25600 Red Pine Lane, Edwardsburg, MI 49112.

Bids shall be properly and completely executed in accordance with Section 00100, Instructions to Bidders, and submitted in duplicate on the proposal form, Section 00300 (this form may be photo copied), with the Non-Collusion Affidavit fully executed, submit with the proposal a List of Alternative Prices, and one completed Financial Statement. A conditional or qualified bid will not be accepted.

No Bid Bond is required.

No bidder may withdraw his bid for a period of 30 calendar days after the date set for bid opening.

In the event the bidder withdraws his bid or fails to execute a satisfactory Contract and furnish an acceptable 100% Performance and Labor and Material Payment Bonds within ten (10) days after the Notice of Award to such bidder by the Owner, the Owner may declare the bidder’s bid guarantee forfeited to the Owner for extra costs incurred by reason of delay of the project and obtaining acceptable prices from another bidder.

The Cass District Library reserves the right to accept, reject or ask for clarification of any or all bids in order to ensure the best interests of the Library are served. The library reserves the right to accept bids that are not the lowest if it is determined to be in the best interest of the Library.

Bid documents may be viewed at the following locations after 12:00 noon, Tuesday, August 11, 2015.

(Printer) Triangle Digital Printing 205 E. Jefferson Blvd.

Mishawaka, IN 46545

(Owner) Cass District Library 319 M 62 North Cassopolis, MI 49031

MACIAF 3215 Sugar Maple Business Ct. South Bend, IN 46628

Bid Tool, Construction Data Co. Inc. One Oakbrook Terrace, Suite 510 Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181

Printed or PDF digital documents, in COMPLETE SETS ONLY, may be purchased at: Triangle Digital Printing 205 E. Jefferson Blvd.

Mishawaka, IN 46545 Ph. 574-259-2459

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Apartments

412

Cassopolis

STONE LAKE MANOR

Senior Apartments.

2 months free on select units.

Spacious, two bedroom located on beautiful Stone Lake, Intercom entry building, elevator, emergency pull cords. Seniors 62 years or older. Rent starts at $631.00 (based on income).

Please call Toni at 269-4453333 or stop by today at 145 Stone Lake St. for more information. Equal Housing Opportunity. TDD 1-800649-3777 American Preferred 1-800-968-1792 Edwardsburg

2 BEDROOM

with out washer/dryer hookup $150/week. Tenant pays electric, all electric including heat. Water, trash, sewage included in rent. $200 deposit. (269)8457182 OR (269)414-0385 Mon.-Sun. 2-8PM

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 BARRON LAKEFRONT

3 br 2 bath, credit and background check $950 per month + utilities. Please call (231)944-6063 Sister Lakes

2 BED HOUSE

No smoking, no pets. $500 per month plus security, mature adults (708)9258973

Rent-Lease, Misc. 442

FOR SALE

MAJEREK'S

PROFESSIONAL CENTER

1011 Broadway, Niles Great Visibility and in the center of all roads leading to US31, M51, Broadway, Main St, M60 & US12.

Great Parking. Walking distance from Downtown.

5 Units Available Main floor: Unit #1 (was State Farm) 1,600 SF w/370 SF basement storage.

Unit #3 (was Salon & Medical Office) 600 SF Unit #6 (Office or Medical) 876 SF or Unit #3 & #6 can be one 1476 SF unit.

Unit #5 (was Doctors Office & Retail) 925 SF. Lower Level: Unit #8 Office 700 SF. If interested & need to see, call Wayne from 8-4 M-F @ 269-845-9820 or Carol at 269-684-1125 x214

Houses for Sale FOR SALE

500

3 bdrm, 1 ba in Brandywine School District.

Kitchen recently remodeled.

Fenced in backyard. $76,000.

Call Nikki Bush 616-516-4084.

Cressy & Everett Real Estate

FOR SALE

Red Bud Trail Berrien Springs 5 Wooded Acres 800 Feet of River Frontage Fish and or build a dream home!

Price Reduced to only $130,000 269-635-8116 Let your dreams bloom with Violet!

Coldwell Banker Anchor 1400 W Chicago Road Niles

2925 Portage

MOTIVATED SELLER!

Niles city. Co-op/Condo, 2 bdrm, full bsmt. Hardwood floors & home warranty. $48,500.

RE/MAX Modern Realty, 269-683-2211

FOR SALE

Beautiful 3 bedroom, 2 bath mobile home in Birchcrest Estates, 2330 E. Main, Lot 64, Niles. $25,000. Call (269)240-8958

Land For Sale 510 LOOKING FOR BUYER!

Land with trout creek on portion of acreage. Call for info. (269)684-1854

Antiques 600 ALLEGAN ANTIQUE MARKET Sunday, September 27 8am to 4pm 400 Exhibitors Rain or Shine Located at the Fairgrounds, right in Allegan, Michigan $4.00 Admission. No Pets

Collectibles FOR SALE

602

Budweiser Clydesdale electronic clock $200. Mugs from 1980-2004 $900/set.

(269)462-0421

THE MARKET PLACE Indoor Flea Market

2428 S. 11th St., Niles 40 vendors bringing many items weekly. We are full but have a waiting list. We buy estates and single items.

(269)262-4333

Auctions 603 LARGE 4 FAMILY ESTATE AUCTION LAKE HOME

Beautiful Inground Pool!

3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths Many Updates Motivated Sellers Don't Delay Call or Text Chris Moore Freedom Realty (269)362-5665 (269)687-8484

Off The Water, Michiana

10 CLASS

Sun. Aug. 30, 1pm Formerly Martin Auction House 6525 US Hwy 31, Berrien Springs (574)607-5973 Mr. & Mrs. E. Blair Warner

ESTATE SALE

30 ft. from water, 170 ft. of pier, sugar sand bottom, great fishing, 55586 Indian Lake Rd. Conklin Shores, Dowagiac, MI. 2 bed, 1 bath, totally remodeled, approx.

1600 sq. ft., new well 5", new water softner, fully furnished, rowboat/motor & paddle boat included.

Everything goes-on leased land. Reduced to $182,700.

(574)514-8669

Mobile Homes 506 1980 FAIR POINT

mobile home, 14x70, $2,500 or best offer, must sell, (269)782-7451 or (269)876-6617

20363 Cara Ave., Cassopolis, MI Diamond Lake (Parking available north field of home. Please do not park on Cara Ave.) Sept. 3rd, 4th & 5th, 9-5 & Sun. Sept. 6th, 9-??

Lake home & guest house, exclusively decorated by Bauer & Dunfee, huge selection of formal & country English, Asian & American furnishings & decorator items, fine artwork by prominent artists, oriental rugs, sterling & Sheffield silver, large variety of vintage wicker & nautical related items, 2 complete households plus some appliances & apartment items moved from storage.

Huge Sale! Worth the trip!

Be respectful of neighbors!!

Another quality sale conducted by The Root Cellar, LLC, South Bend, IN. Randy L. Root/Estate & Antique Specialist. (574)274-4790. rootcellar@ameritech.net.

For photos & details visit: www.arootcellar.com

SUE'S AUCTION

Things to Do 637 LEHMAN'S U PICK HONEYCRISP APPLES

HOME REPAIRS & REMODELING

Over 30 years of experience, tile work, kitchens, bathrooms, decks & porches, windows & doors, window wrapping, siding, fascia & soffit. Call Randy (269)7823139 (269)208-9838

Starts Saturday, Sept. 5 from 9:00-5:00.

Open Sunday-Friday 12-5:00 and Saturdays 9-5:00. U-PICK and Pre-Picked same price MAURER QUALITY $1.50/lb. Should pick most CARPENTRY of September.

2280 Complete home imPortage Rd., Niles. provement.

Kitchens, (269)683-9078 bathrooms, decks, windows, doors, etc.

Call Jeff Household Mer642 (574)532-4735

chandise BILL'S USED APPLIANCES

MK CONSTRUCTION

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

Contact Michael N. Knepple (269)476-9777

Don't miss the deals!

Hours: Mon-Fri. 10a-5pm Sat. 10a-3pm Closed Sunday 2324 S. 11th St. Niles (269) 340-5952

MR. MAINTENANCE

DINING ROOM SET

Oak color table with leaf & 6 chairs, lighted hutch & buffet with drawers. $500 (269)782-6849

FREE ESTIMATES

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

Low affordable rates.

WE BUY & SELL Used appliances such as (269)591-1403 refrigerators, freezers, WILLIAMS washers & dryers and CONSTRUCTION ranges Home Improvement & Geiger's Appliances Maintenance 841 Carberry Rd. Niles, MI Repairs, Remodel, Windows, (269)687-8639, hours 9-5 Siding, Additions, Painting,

Garage-Yard Sales

669

Buchanan-3082 Miller Road

BIG YARD SALE

Plumbing & More Certified mobile home work Accepting major credit cards (269)635-1527 williamsconstructco@gmail.com

SAT ONLY 8/29, 9 to 4 Roof Repair 712 Tools, Fishing, Yard and FRYMAN’S ROOFING garden, Canning supplies, FRYMAN'S SEAMLESS Small Mig welder, Org Dazey GUTTERS & SIDING churn, Old radios, lots more Your home exterior experts.

Decatur - 316 W. St Marys Quality guaranteed! Locally St. Owned for 50 years. (269)782-

LIVING ESTATE SALE

5008 (David & Terri Fryman)

Sept. 3 - 6, 9am-5pm JOHN A. VYLONIS Dowagiac - corner of M-51 & CUSTOM BUILDING Swamp St. Call us for your roofing and ventilation needs. Locally NED WHITMORE Owner, Licensed & Insured.

ESTATE/BARN/ Call (269)782-2806

GARAGE SALE

Thur. Aug. 27 Sun. Aug. 30, 9-5 Hunting, fishing, tools more!

MIDWEST ROOFING

Family owned since 1984. & Lifetime Warranty Shingles Flat Roofs & Gutter Covers.

Call (269)684-7199

Wanted to Buy 672 ALWAYS PAYING

Lawn Service 721 JACOBS LAWN & BOBCAT SERVICES

top dollar for junk cars, trucks & farm equipment.

Also buying repairables. Paul M o w i n g / L a n d s c a p i n g , buys junk cars & trucks. Grading, Topsoil/Gravel, Sod (574)993-1131 Installation, Brush Clearing, Auger, Light Hauling, Leaf BUYING Clean Up. repairable scrap and unCall (269)663-8770 or wanted vehicles, top dollar (574)215-0570 paid. Call or text for a free quote today. Free towing. Tree Service 725 Kevin (817)437-0450

CASH

for junk and vehicles!

Text (574)302-7772

unwanted or call

WE WILL BUY

BACKWOODS TREE & STUMP SERVICE Licensed & insured.

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

C & S MARSH your junk car. We haul for TREE SERVICE free. Paying up to $1500 cash. Please call anytime Trees, brush, stump removal, high lift work, insured.

269-687-8098 (269)362-4331 or 683-1065

Sun., Aug. 30, 12pm 7552 Deans Hill Rd., Berrien Center, MI Christmas tree equip: (Yule Tide Acres) tree balers, Home Improve700 wreath table, etc., lots of ment Christmas decorations, antiques, glassware, antique #1 GUTTERS furniture, dining room set, 2 We do seamless gutters. bedroom sets, office & lawn Free estimates, call equip. Too much to list.

(269)782-0401

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PAYNE'S TREE SERVICE

Tree Trimming & Removal.

Stump Grinding & Firewood.

Bobcat & Concrete Work.

Insured. (269)663-8091

Off The Water, Michiana

Aug. 29

i

Aug. 30

The Box Factory presents Lake Effect Jazz Big Band featuring vibraphonist Jim Cooper from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Aug. 29. General admission tickets are $10, and student and senior tickets are $8. Tickeets are available at www.boxfactoryforthearts.com.

i

Sarett Nature Center invites you to join a naturalist for a walk in Sarett’s Black Woods Preserve at 2 p.m. August 30. Call (269) 927-4832 to register. Sarett Nature Center is located at 2300 Benton Center Road in Benton Harbor.

Sept. 4

There will be a 5k run/ walk held at Sam Adams Elementary School to support the Cassopolis Cross Country and Track teams. Registration is 7:30 a.m., and the race begins at 8:30 a.m. Sam Adams Elementary School is located at 114 Depot Street in Cassopolis.

THE CUTTING EDGE PRO TREE CARE

Complete Tree Service SAME DAY ESTIMATES Insured, Competitive Rates.

269-687-4972

TREE REMOVAL & STUMP GRINDING Free Estimates!

Certified & Fully Insured Hinz Landscaping LLC (269)695-2937 or (574)876-6218

Pool Service 727 SWIMMING POOL LINERS & REPAIRS

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

Antenna Service

737

WHY PAY TO WATCH TV?

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

CUT THE CORD!!

CALL US FOR A FREE ESTIMATE TODAY! (269)357-6352 antennasplus1.com

Concrete Service 739 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

C & C CONCRETE

Flat work of all kinds, stamping, sidewalks, concrete patching, patios, driveways and pole barns.

No job too small. Free Estimates.

Insured (269)228-1163

11 HALF CLASS

WHAT'S HAPPENING? response to the video the next day, it was clear that Off To Farofa was onto something big. By the time they followed up with a second video as a quartet, the band was already regarded as a pivotal new sound on the Brazilian and World Music scene. With a calculated lean toward instrumental music, the band uses jazz, pop, and classical music as the colors to a musical palette that includes Brazilian rhythms such as maracatu, afoxé, samba, and sertanejo.

The show begins at 8 p.m., and tickets are $15.

Acorn Theatre is located at 107 Generations Drive in Three Oaks.

Acorn Theatre invites you to attend “Off to Farofa - Brazillian World Music.” Off To Farofa originated one night in LA, in late 2014, when a trio of young Brazilian Sept. 11 musicians made a video and put it online before heading to a gig. From the overwhelming The Pokagon Band of

DEPROW CONCRETE

Week of August 27 - September 2, 2015 • Page 11

QUALITY GARAGE

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

Basement repairs, landscaping, bobcat work. No job too small. 35 years experience.

Insured. Jerry Sales, service & installation (269)352-4010 of garage doors & openers.

WEAVER CONCRETE Call owner Steve Baxter for driveways, porches, patios, your free estimate today. tear out/replace, all repairs, (269)683-9000 brick, block, stone, fireplaces. Will fix wet base- Painting Service 754 ments big or small, inside and out. Landscaping. Fast dependable service. Aaron (269)655-4158

Potawatomi Indians’ Four Winds Casinos present a concert by country singer Craig Morgan at Four Winds New Buffalo’s Silver Creek Event Center at 9 p.m. Sept. 11. Tickets for the concert can be purchased beginning 10 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 19, exclusively through the Ticketmaster Web site,www.ticketmaster. com, or by calling (800) 745-3000. Ticket prices start at $25 plus applicable fees.

Sept. 12

Lemon Creek Winery will be hosting the 19th Annual Harvest Wine Festival. There will be live music from Venita Sekema and The Madre Luna Band. There will be food and clothing ven-

Boats, Motors FOR SALE

900

dors, including Harvest Boutique and Luxe Wagon, as well as culinary vendors. The cost is $10 admission and will go from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Lemon Creek Winery is located at 533 E. Lemon Creek Road in Berrien Springs.

second Saturday through the end of the year. The dance will be from 7 to 11 p.m. at ZB Falcon’s Hall, located at 323 South Sheridan at Western in South Bend, Indiana. There will be music by a DJ. About 130 will attend and include an even mix of men and women. For more information, call Parents without Partner’s (574) 703-7362.

Dance will be held every

Cash in your Coins, Jewelry Gold & Silver WE BUY • SELL • TRADE

Nunemaker’s Coin Shop 2516 Lincolnway West Mishawaka, IN Open: Mon-Sat

574-288-7464

www.nunemakers.com 2013 FORD ESCAPE SE

12 ft. Starcraft Fishing Boat, 9.9 Johnson motor with tank, $750. 2 small Shore Stations, $325 & $350 choice. MC Sailboat, new rigging, 2 sails on trailer, $3,000 (269)445-3659

Motorcycles & 915 ATV’’s 2004 Suzuki Quad 4-wheeler 80CC

Masonry Service 740 CASPER MASONRY

11,000 miles, $14,500 Leader Special Price.

Keene's Auto Sales (269)782-3969

88 CHEVY

1 ton, 12' box truck, some rust, lift gate, needs fuel pump and TLC, no longer need, will sell for $1,600, for more info. call (269)4450641

J.M. HUNT ENTERPRISES, LLC Brick/ Block/Stone. Custom Painting & Drywall. Insured.

Autos for Sale 945 & Insurance work. Insured & Free Estimates.

Family $1,400. 2005 Suzuki DRZ Bonded. (574)298-3520 Owned & Operated for Over 2001 CHEVY 125 Dirt Bike $1,900. 2007 MICHIANA MASONRY 50 years. 269-683-4442.

CAVALIER Honda CRF70 $800.

Yamaha TTR 90 with Electric 155,000 miles. $850 or & CONSTRUCTION PAINTING Start $1,250. Ph. 269-449- best offer. (269)683-9021 All your Masonry needs! or (269)591-9303 Chimney Cleaning. Insured & Int. & Ext., Drywall & Wall 0754 Bonded.

Senior discounts. Repair & Power washing.

2012 HYUNDAI Insured. Call Glen Hoese at RVs, Campers, (269)362-1566 921 TOURING (269)684-4055 Trailers (Silver in color) Misc. Services 747 Lovely 4door sedan UTILITY TRAILER KLIMEK Cleaning Service 757 with a hatch back!

4x6 wire mess utility trailer ENTERPRISES RICK'S 49k with gate & ramp loader, like Electrical Contracting, No Job Cold a/c new, capacity 1,650 lbs., POWER WASHING Too Big or Small. Free Quotes.

Just pay your Tax Title $375. (269)683-3936 We specialize in Affordable Pricing, Licensed & and Fees!! cement power washing.

Insured. (269)684-6290 or $300.00 Monthly Trucks, Vans, (269)470-4097.

RVs, Homes, Decks, 942 No Interest!

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Zombie Walk

South Bend event supports food bank

Leader photos/DANIEL PERRINE

The South Bend Zombie Walk LTD teamed up the Niles Scream Park to raise money and collect donations for the Food Bank of Northern Indiana on Saturday, August 22nd, 2015. The event included horror themed vendors, makeup artists, live music, magic, and professional wrestling. The day’s work culminated when hundreds of zombies took to the streets of South Bend, helping bring awareness to their quest to help end hunger.