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AbolitionART: A Celebration of Freedom

Mother-daughter duo gives voices to children of Africa

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nspired by true-life tales of present day children in the fishing industry of Lake Volta, Ghana, West Africa, this exhibition celebrates freedom one child at a time.

From Warsaw, Indiana, mother/daughter artist team, Dianna Williams and Christi Ziebarth bring a collection of hand-crafted textile and hand-cut acrylic-mosaic in colorful and rhythm-rich variety as a visual voice for the voiceless.

Throughout the past four years, the artists and their work have traveled to galleries, schools, churches, conferences and community events raising educational awareness for present day abolition efforts around the world. Their message raises high the value of the “ripple effect” set in motion by care and compassion.

Reception — 5-9 p.m., Friday, Oct. 3 Join museum staff for a free, family-friendly evening of fun. Visitors can meet artist Christi Ziebarth and work together to make their own colorful buttons.

Ziebarth will also be avail- degrees from Saint Cloud able to discuss her work State University with a and AbolitionART. minor in Weaving Arts. A business owner of About the Artists “Finery—Fine Sewing for Dianna Williams Special Occasions,” Dianna Dianna Williams, of extends creative talents into Warsaw, Indiana, received every aspect of life includFine Art and Business ing the fine arts arena.

“My current work is not quiet—using unlikely tactile media in unexpected ways to develop energy and evoke a response from the viewer. I splice together materials which conform to my designs, rather than limiting my ideas to what a single

media can deliver. The topics and titles of the artwork in this series are meant to generate questions and raise awareness about desperate circumstances of children who have no voices…and ultimately to celebrate their hope and freedom.”

Christi Ziebarth Christi Ziebarth, of Warsaw, Indiana, attributes her stylization to years of teaching art where she found creative curiosity was illuminated when students were submerged in color-play or fitting shapes together.

She took these two elements into the studio and developed her signature mosaic style in response.

“Each piece has its place and purpose.

There is a life-breathing value when each part belongs to one another.

Everyone can relate to this journey of finding a place to call home.”

Her works trace themes of family-bonds, cultural distinctives, visual narratives of biblical truths, and social justice. Recent commissions titled “Collaborative Community Art” include large-scale public works where community takes part in the creation of the acrylic color blends while the final work is pieced together in studio. Her most recent work for the Limitless Park of Winona involved 400 children in the creation process.

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Cass County artists featured at fall festival

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ASSOPOLIS, MICH. – Artists from all over Michiana have spent the better part of their summers traveling the region to display and potentially sell their pieces. Next weekend, Cass County artists will get a chance to show off their hard work right at home as the Cassopolis Fall Festival and ArtOberfest returns to Cassopolis.

“We’ve got some fun artists coming,” said Tom Rose, chairman of the art gallery. “This is local artists, many of whom have not displayed at other festivals, so it’ll be art they (consumers) haven’t seen elsewhere.”

Rose said many of the artists participating in the event have needed to travel to other counties to display and sell their art, so something like this art festival will really benefit area artists and visitors alike.

“I have always been interested in art, and I retired a year ago and I started oil paintings in that time, and I found that Cass County has a lot of artists,” he said.

Rose will be one of the many artists displayed at the ArtOberfest.

One of his pieces in the exhibit is a study of a great master, Raphael, and his painting done in 1505 named “Madonna Del Granduca,” after the Grand

Duke of Tuscany, who owned the original painting.

Artists can rent booths measuring eight-by-20 feet outside, or rent display areas inside for smaller display needs.

The gallery will include exhibits and sales with both fine crafts and fine art exhibitors, which include oil paintings, wooden toys, photography, sculpture, fabric and clay ceramic art.

“Our artists are a great

mix,” Rose said. “And with the transition from summer to fall and then to the Christmas season, patrons will be able to incorporate items such as oils, wooden toys, clay and fabric designs and photography and sculpture into their seasonal decorations.

“It’s important for people to have something personal in their home, something they like that means something to them, that shows their character n taste, and sometimes it’s something different than you can find in a box store, it’s something that everybody else doesn’t have.”

The gallery exhibit will be open from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. Saturday at the former bank building, 117 S. Broadway, St, Cassopolis, Michigan. There is no admission fee to the Cassopolis Fall Festival and no admission fee to the art gallery.

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Local celebrities to present Tosi’s Art at fundraiser

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TEVENSVILLE, Mich. — Discover the history of the artists and the variety of fine art at Tosi’s Restaurant as local celebrities provide lighthearted introductions to the artworks in the restaurant.

Celebrity presenters will offer fun and entertaining introductions to the artworks during Fine Art + Fine Food, to be held Oct. 5 from 4 to 8 p.m.

Guests can enjoy Bellini cocktails and be entertained by Renaissance String Quartet in the garden, then stroll inside to enjoy Tosi’s renowned Italian cuisine, a selection of wines by Tabor Hill Winery, and introductions to the works of Iannelli, Madonini, Taiuti and others. Desserts from Bit of Swiss Pastry Shoppe will also be served.

The event is part of Tosi’s 75th anniversary celebration and is also a fundraiser to benefit education and exhibition programming of the Krasl Art Center.

“Tosi’s approached us with the idea to provide patrons with a once in a lifetime opportunity to learn more about the restaurant’s ceramics, murals and paintings in a fun and entertaining atmosphere while raising funds for the Krasl Art Center. What a great way to combine fine Italian art and food, help Tosi’s celebrate a milestone and support our mission to bring people and art together,” said Julia Gourley, KAC executive director.

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Guests at Tosi’s Art Fundraiser can view work by local celebrity artists, including (insert name of piece(s) here), pictured above. artist and KAC staff member Brittany Stecker, and then proceed indoors to a presentation by Vincent Iannelli of his father, artist Pasquale Iannelli, and the mural of Florence, Italy.

Roger Harvey and Rick Ott from Harbor Country Public Arts Initiative will present a Baroque painting after Velasquez.

Fine arts painter Kristin Hosbein will introduce guests to paintings by Madonini, Paul Mow will provide a unique presentation inspired by the opera scenes, and Anna RussoSieber will introduce artworks by Silvano Taiuti in the Cypress Room of the restaurant.

Guests will also have the exclusive opportunity to view select works from private collections including sculptures by Taiuti as well as a never before seen art-

work of the flag throwing contest prior to the famous Palio horse race in Siena, Italy created by Iannelli for Emil Tosi in 1961.

The cost to attend the fundraiser is $75 per person, $70 of which is a charitable donation. Guests are invited to register online at krasl.org or by calling the Krasl Art Center at (269) 983-0271 by Oct. 1.

About Tosi’sRestaurant Tosi’s Restaurant began in 1938 as a summer resort and became an eating establishment in 1948 under the creative leadership of Emil Tosi. Its current owners took over management of the restaurant in 1996. The restaurant expanded over the years and currently seats 280 guests for an authentic Italian dining experience with each dining room

adorned with Italian art and décor. The restaurant has received numerous accolades over the years including recognition by Time Magazine, Wine Spectator, and the 2014 Certificate of Excellence award by tripadvisor.com.

About Krasl Art Center The Krasl Art Center is a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization. The Krasl Art Center is located in downtown St. Joseph, Michigan overlooking Lake Michigan.

The KAC has three public galleries, five studios, a library/lecture room, a black and white wet darkroom, a gift shop, and a permanent collection of 39 works of sculpture. Through its mission to bring people and art together, the KAC offers thoughtful exhibitions, engaging classes and camps, community events such as

Krasl Art Fair on the Bluff and the Artisan Market, outreach opportunities, and cultural exploration. The Krasl Art Center is funded in part by the Michigan Council for the Arts & Cultural Affairs and the National Endowment for the Arts.

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galleries are open MondayWednesday, Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.; Thursday from 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.; and Sunday 1-4 p.m. Admission to the Galleries is free of change.

For more information, please contact the Krasl Art Center at (269) 983-0271, or visit www.krasl.org.

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T. JOSEPH, Mich. — The Twin City Players (TCP) announces the premiere mainstage production of the 2014-2015 season, the hilarious “The Fox on the Fairway” by Ken Ludwig, directed by Lloyd Bolick and Christine Sloan.

“The Fox On the Fairway” takes audiences on a hilarious romp, which pulls the rug out from underneath the stuffy denizens of a private country club. Filled with mistaken identities, slamming doors, and over-the-top romantic shenanigans, the show is a furiously paced comedy that recalls the Marx Brothers’ classics. It is a charmingly madcap adventure about love, life, and man’s eternal love affair with... golf.

The cast of The Fox On the Fairway includes Chase Samuelson as Justin, Kathy McAlhany as Louise, David Goodyear as Bingham, Renee Wright as Pamela, Joel Smiedendorf as Dickie and Beth Sekellick as Muriel.

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Performance dates are Oct. 3, 4, 10-12, 17-19, 24-26. “The Fox On the Fairway” is presented by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc. This production is sponsored by Whirlpool Corporation.

All Seats Reserved Tickets will be $15 for adults and $12 for seniors.

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Saturday evening performances. Sunday performances will now begin at 2 p.m. All performances take place at the Twin City Players Playhouse located at 600 West Glenlord Road in St. Joseph.

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Calabazas, or Pumpkin Soup

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Kat's Hot Talk I spent hours eyeing the produce these ladies had brought down from the mountains. It was gorgeous, and while there were a lot of familiar items like red onions, fresh parsley and cilantro, apples, cauliflower and lettuce, they looked just a little different. In addition to some more familiar items, it was cool to see so many varieties of avocados (big small, black, green), tiny limes and apples, pineapples in different shapes and sizes, as well as some local indigenous produce we weren’t familiar with.

One of my favorite things to see at the Pisac market was the huge slices of calabazas they were selling. I’d seen them growing on the side of the trail while I was

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Yield: About 10 cups soup ¼ cup grapeseed or canola oil 1 sweet yellow onion, chopped (about 1 cup) 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 cup small lima beans, rinsed but not cooked 8 cups vegetable stock 2 cups sliced carrots 6 cups water 1 manzano chile pepper, minced seeds included About 7 cups (or 3 pounds) calabazas pumpkin, chopped 2 teaspoons sea salt ¼ teaspoon black pepper ½ teaspoon dried thyme 1 bay leaf ¼ cup fresh parsley 2 cups fresh sweet corn Juice of 1 lime ¼ cup nutritional yeast (available at a local health food store) Sliced avocado and green onion for garnish In a large stock pot, heat the oil. Add the onion and garlic and cook until translucent.

Stir in the vegetable stock and baby lima beans, bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat and let simmer about 45 minutes.

Add the carrots and water and let simmer about another 30 minutes.

Stir in the calabazas, chile pepper, sea salt, black pepper, thyme, and bay leaf. Cook on low about 30- 45 minutes until the squash becomes soft and tender.

Add the fresh parsley, sweet corn, fresh lime juice and nutritional yeast. Stir well, turn off heat, and leave covered for about 10 minutes. Let sit uncovered about 15 minutes then serve topped with avocado and green onion. hiking, and my guide had explained that they were pumpkins. They are, basically, but definitely different from what we midwesterners think of as a pumpkin. First, they are much larger, which is why the ladies in the market were selling by the slice rather than an entire squash.

Second, they are shaped a little differently and are often greenish in color. I really wanted to buy a slice, but having no way to really cook it at my B&B, I just snapped some pics and moved on.

When I got back to Chicago, I immediately headed to the Latino grocery store down the street. I was very inspired by Peruvian cuisine and I knew I would find some of the essentials there. I wasn’t looking for the calabazas, per se, but when I saw the huge slices for sale along with a placard explaining the recipe for traditional Central American Calabazas Soup, I knew what I was making for dinner that night.

I went home and got to work. I used the recipe they had posted as a guide, bumping up the heat, and adding corn and beans for more substance. I’ll tell you what, they really have the right idea selling these huge squash by the

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I made the first soup of the season that afternoon and hosted a mini dinner party for a couple friends that evening. The stock pot was empty by the time my friends left.

I suggest trying to find the calabazas at your local Mexican market, but you can certainly use a more traditional pumpkin. If you can’t find the manzano chile, then use about two serranos or habaneros. The manzano is spicy, but it’s much larger in size than most hot peppers.

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ENTON CHARTER TWP., Mich. — Eduardo Pesentez cut the ribbon earlier this month to celebrate the official opening of the new Brew Pub at Cravings Bistro & Brew Pub in Benton Charter Township.

Cornerstone Chamber of Commerce facilitated the event with local dignitaries, members of the Chamber as well as the general public joining in the event.

Craving’s Executive Chef and owner, Eduardo Pesentez, has more than 25 years’ experience in the food industry. Ecuadorian by heritage and trained in some of the finest kitchens in New York, Eduardo interjects the colors and tastes of his culture into the classic elegance of metropolitan cooking. After coming to Southwest Michigan, Chef Eduardo founded Cravings, Inc. and partnered with Tracy Boyd to create Cravings Catering.

For more than 10 years now, Chef Eduardo has owned and operated Cravings Catering. Due to his passion for excellence, his catering clients suggested he open a restaurant so they could enjoy his creations on a daily basis and in 2010 Cassavas Latin

American Cuisine in St. Joseph was born.

As the restaurant grew, it was apparent that a larger venue would be needed so the restaurant relocated to Mall Drive in Benton Charter Township in 2012.

With this move came a decision to create an entirely new restaurant that would serve the local population better and thus came Cravings Bistro and Pub. During the Cassavas years, Pat Glenn and his wife Beth, would frequent the restaurant and became friends with Chef Eduardo.

Eduardo would visit their home and enjoy Pat’s home brewed beers and suggested to Pat that he should brew commercially.

In 1997, Pat started brewing at his home which was a hobby that he enjoyed with no intentions of becoming a commercial brewer. However, after years of prompting from Eduardo, Pat finally challenged him to secure the proper licensing to brew on premise as a brew pub and then he would come and brew for him. A little over a year later the licensing was obtained and in June 2014 Cravings became Southwest Michigan’s newest brew pub.

Chef Eduardo said “Cravings Bistro and Brew Pub now offers more than seven unique craft beers as well as 21 taps of other visiting draft and domestic draft beers.

“We offer a Mug Club membership that provides customers with daily savings and exciting benefits.”

Mug Club membership includes a one-time cost of $50 that will give members a stainless steel membership card/bottle opener, a Cravings T-shirt, a 20 ounce pour for the price of a 16 ounce daily, $2 off growler refills on Mug Club Thursdays, exclusive events held for members only and discounts on beer pairing dinners.

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Art center offers beer tasting, entertainment Burn’Em Brewing, James Cannon featured at First Friday event

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ICHIGAN CITY, Ind. — Lubeznik Center for the Arts will have beer tastings from Burn ‘Em Brewing of Michigan City, Indiana, touted as “one of the most sought-after microbreweries in Northwest Indiana.”

The company’s slogan is “Comforting the disturbed and disturbing the comfortable one brew at a time since 2013.”

All proceeds will go to Lubeznik Center for the Arts. Visitors can enjoy lite bites and refreshments. Admission is free.

As visitors sip on brews, they can enjoy the sounds of musician James Cannon.

As a singer/songwriter, steeped in Americana/Folk/Old-Time music, James offers a unique blend of autobiographical material, as well as traditional standards and contemporary covers.

Performing via his own personal style of stripped-down finger style and flatpicking acoustic guitar, along with harmonica accompaniment and a passionate vocal delivery, James’ “sound” harkens back to the days of the “storytellers.”

His music spans everything from The Carter Family to The Grateful Dead.

Before visitors leave LCA, they are

encouraged to step down into the large NIPSCO Art Education Studio for the opening reception of Fantastic Ark & Great Distinction Zoo, an exhibition by artists from Social & Learning Institute and Michiana Resources facilitated by art educator Debra Sawyer and funded

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Explore the current exhibits, Invasive Species, Transformation, and Aquatic Kaleidoscopes, before they close on Oct. 18.

Lubeznik Center for the Arts is located at 101 W. Second St., at the lakefront in Michigan City, Indiana.

Fantastic Ark & Great Distinction Zoo is an exhibit of mythical and magical creatures sculpted in clay or papier-mâché. Each artist featured created his or her own creature and then combined their concept with a partner artist’s concept, the two collaborating to create a new and unique hybrid. Mythical gods and magical creatures from religious and cultural stories inspired the creatures.

The exhibit will be on display

Gallery weekday hours are from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (CDT). Weekend hours are from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. (CDT).

Hyndman Gallery is open from 2 to 5 p.m. on Thursdays. For more information please visit www.lubeznikcenter.org or call 219-874-4900.

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Lighthouse poetry and photography contest announced

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— The Writers Studio at the Box Factory for the Arts announces a poetry and photography contest that features the St. Joseph Lighthouse.

Deadline for the two contests is midnight on Oct. 7 and both contests are open to the public. Entry rules are detailed on the Box Factory web site.

The best 25 poems will be published in a chapbook and the winning photograph will be used as the cover of the book. The winning poet and photographer will each receive $50.

The chapbook will be published by the Writers Studio as part of a fundraising event to be held on Friday, Nov. 7 at 7 p.m. at the Box Factory for the Arts, 1101 Broad Street. All proceeds from the event will benefit the the Writers Studio and First Friday Film programs at the Box Factory and the Lighthouse Forever Fund, which is raising funds to renovate the St. Joseph Lighthouse.

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I can help. (269)473-2370

Public Notices 110 SNOW PLOWING BIDS ACCEPTED

The Cass County Medical Care Facility is accepting sealed bids for the 2014/2015 snow plowing season.

Multiple year contracts will be considered.

We are a 24/7 organization and must be plowed accordingly. All bids must be received in the administration office by 4pm on October 21, 2014. Send bids to: Cass County Medical Care Facility, 23770 Hospital St., Cassopolis, MI 49031

Business Oppor200 tunities Earn Extra Cash on the Weekends

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

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

Help Wanted 300 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

HIRING DRIVER

w/chauffeur license, possible future sales, plumbing & excavating knowledge helpful.

Fax (574)2432322. Call (574)243-2320.

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

LEADER PUBLICATIONS ROUTES AVAILABLE

See our ad under business opportunities

LUSH LIGHTING, INC.

is looking for motivated, driven employees for our Niles, Michigan office.

Positions include: Full time and Part time •Bookkeeper •Inside Sales Representative •Part time Electronics Engineer College Degree or work experience required.

Serious inquiries only please.

Email your resume to RSJohnson@ LushLEDLighting.com

NOW HIRING REALTORS

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

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FOOD SERVICE DIRECTOR Looking for a proven, effective Food Service Director with health care/hospitality experience to join an existing, quality management team. The company will remain blind until the interview process.

Send resumes to nicole.bates@ leaderpub.com

25 DRIVER TRAINEES NEEDED! Learn to drive for H.O. Wolding, Inc. NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED! New drivers can earn $850/wk + Benefits!

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Apartments 2 BEDROOM

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BRIDGMAN WALK TO WECO BEACH

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

Charming secluded home on 7 plus acres in Bridgman wooded dunes.

Short walking distance to Weco Beach on Lake Michigan.

Classic home complete with knotty pine walls & ceilings, two baths, three bedrooms, den, screened porch, large deck system & garage. Turn key opportunity available. $349,000.

For showing contact John Page Koenignrubloff Realty (239)420-2739

of natural beauty in Michigan! 7 minutes from Elkhart. Open split bedroom floor plan offers over 2500 sq.ft. with 6 bedrooms/4.5 bath including guest quarters. Barn, pool, creek, pond, and horse/dirt bike trails. Edwardsburg schools. This house is a must see! $370,000.

Coldwell Banker, RWG Patty Lauten (574)340-4271 (269)663-8800

FOR SALE BY OWNER

Manufactured Homes

WANT A JOB?

10 Open Positions

Historic Farm 7+acres. Updated country farmhouse 3BR 2Bath, 3 season room, beamed great room, fireplace. 2 barns, horse stalls, shop, garage, offices. In ground pool, pool house/deck. Amish built guest cabin, low taxes. A true country setting in Niles Twp, MI $284,000 For info/tour 574-855-1551 or 574-323-3812

$8.50/Hour Buchanan, MI Call Now!!!

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Elderly Care 307 KARE SERVICES

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

Instruction & Training

309

P.D.K. Firearm Instruction Concealed Pistol License Classes Oct. 18th, 8-5 $85 Contact Paul: 269-462-2584 or Kelly: 269-783-6570 pdkfirearms.com

OVER 20 ACRES

For Rent 418 FOR RENT

2 quiet west side Niles homes for rent. Clean & comfortable 1 bedroom home for $475/month. A sharp brick, ranch, 3 bedroom home, $1000/month.

Call (269) 695-5839.

Houses for Sale 500 LARGE HOME

needs extensive work, great price, great neighborhood, $6,900 (269)782-7429

ICE/BEVERAGE SERVICE TECHNICIAN An established IL based beverage service company is seeking a full time technician to service convenience store beverage and ice making equipment in the greater South Bend and NW Indiana area. Technician must have min. type 2 EPA refrigeration usage certificate, good driving record and 2 years of field experience. Competitive salary and full benefit package.

Immediate position available.

Please email resume:

albertkollar@unitedfastfood.com or fax to: 847-616-0712

502

FAMILY HOME, $686/MO!

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

Many updates!

Central air, Skylights Buchanan, 269-695-3119

GREAT HOME! GREAT PRICE!

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

HOMES FOR SALE IN DECATUR

Howard Twp Awesome Pole Barn 2 Bedroom Bungalow Large Yard Call or Text Chris Moore Freedom Realty (269)362-5665 (269)687-8484

3 Bed, 2 bath homes ready to be moved into. Lease Options at starting at $621 per month (includes lot rent, Integrity Real Estate insurance, water, trash) Call Professionals or visit would love the opportunity to 269-423-7024 serve you. Call any of our www.phelpscommunity.com view pictures agents for professional to service you expect and deserve.

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Mobile Homes 506 PRICED TO SELL

14x70, 2 bedroom, 1 bath mobile home, new furnace, roof & water heater, some work needed, $5,500.

(574)340-9994

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

ON SIGHT FURNITURE RESTORATION

25+ years experience restoring fine furniture & antiques.

Visit zaroffstudio.com or call Jule @ (269) 325-9832.

Arts & Crafts

601

Celebrating 35 years of shows in 2014!

CHAPEL HILL ARTS & CRAFTS SHOW

Sat. October 4, 8 am - 4pm Berrien County Youth Fairgrounds, Berrien Springs, Michigan Over 280 Exhibitors Food & Bake Sale $2 admission charge

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. or $25 bushel. Fresh picked sweet corn by the ear, dozen, or bushel. Extra large, vine ripe, homegrown tomatoes $.99/lb. Also, fresh picked blueberries, peaches, apricots, cherries, raspberries, and much more!

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

ALWAYS PAYING

top dollar for junk cars, trucks & farm equipment.

Also buying repairables. Paul buys junk cars & trucks.

(574)993-1131

BUYING

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

Cash paid for medium size refrigerators, working or repairable. Also gas & electric ranges.

Call

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R & B AFFORDABLE TREE & STUMP REMOVAL Fully insured.

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

Recycling Service

743

CA$H 4 JUNKERS

THE CUTTING EDGE PRO TREE CARE

Complete Tree Service SAME DAY ESTIMATES Insured, Competitive Rates.

269-687-4972

Antenna Service

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(269)687-8639

WE WILL BUY

your junk car. We haul for WHY PAY TO free. Paying up to $1500 WATCH TV? cash. Please call anytime Dozens of Free HD & Digital 269-687-8098 channels, use your own wiring, complete installation Home Improve700 & repair, tower removal, ment packages with antenna, rotor & amp starting at $250.

FRYMAN'S SEAMLESS Free estimates.

GUTTERS & SIDING (269)357-6352 FRYMAN’S ROOFING antennasplus1.com Your home exterior experts.

Turn that Junker in your yard to cash in your hand 801 Carberry Rd, Niles 269-687-5865

Misc. Services 747 KLIMEK ENTERPRISES

estimates. Insured. Fast, dependable service. (269)4453349 or (269)591-0100

7.3 Turbo Diesel, Automatic Transmission, 2 wheel drive, Has Reese 2" receiver hitch, Gooseneck hitch, and rails for 5th wheel hitch!

Complete with electric brake controller. This truck runs & drives great, ready to pull any kind of trailer! Call or text (269)697-3079 $7,500 OBO

Electrical Contracting, No Job 1999 FORD F150 Too Big or Small. Free Quotes.

4x4, 4.6 liter, automatic Affordable Pricing, Licensed & Insured. (269)684-6290 or transmission, extended cab, 122,000 miles, Eclipse (269)470-4097.

POLE BARNS & GARAGES

BY NIEBOER

Quality Built (269)684-6673

POND LINERS

EPDM Rubber, Any size Lowest Prices, FREE DeQuality guaranteed! Locally Concrete Service 739 Owned for 50 years. (269)782livery, Huge Inventory, TRM BRADY CONCRETE Enterprises, South Bend.

5008 (David & Terri Fryman) Specializing in Flat work of all (574)246-1922 HOME REPAIRS & type, seawalls, stamped con(574) 329-9294 crete & Bobcat Service. Free 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

1996 F350 DUALLY

Painting Service

754

C & C CONCRETE

conversion package, very clean, good runner, loaded, power locks, power windows, AM/FM, CD, leather interior, $6,995. (269)462-9260

Autos for Sale

945

12 Dodge Avenger $15,987 13 Ford Taurus $19,682 12 Jeep Wrangler $23,904 10 Ford Explorer $17,390 Call (574) 264-1174 today!

Flat work of all kinds, 2008 COBALT LT stamping, sidewalks, All new tires, 70,000 miles, good condition. $6,400 obo. concrete patching, patios, Vaporizers & e-hookah J.M. HUNT Collectibles 602 (269) 635-3759 driveways and pole barns.

Over 50 liquid flavors.

ENTERPRISES, LLC MK NEW ARRIVAL NILES FLEA MARKET US 31 Tobacco No job too small. Free Painting & Drywall. Insured. at Scarlett Auto Sales!

111 E. Main St, Niles MI 50552 US 31 N, South Bend CONSTRUCTION Estimates.

Insured Free Estimates. Family Loaded 2010 Hyundai Main floor booths now (574) 271-0333 (269)228-1163 Owned & Operated for Over Pole barn & other garages Elantra(Dark Blue) available, $40 & up per month. (269) 262-4333

Cemetery Lots 617 DAILEY CEMETERY

Corner of Dailey Rd. & Dunning St. NOW IS THE TIME to purchase your lot in this beautiful cemetery.

Single lots only $125, 4 lot family plots $500. Prices increase to: Single lot $250, 4/$1,000 on October 1st, 2014. Contact (269)4458485

Good Things to 636 Eat HUNKY FRUIT STAND *Honey Crisp Apples $10 1/2 bushel *Peaches, Plums, Bartlett Pears *Tomatoes, Green & Red Peppers, Pickles $4 1/2 bushel *Winter Squash 5 varieties *Extra Large Cabbage *Cauliflower $1.75 ea. *White & Russett Potatoes $12/50 lbs. *Red Potatoes $14/50 lbs. *Grapes, Honey 1 1/2 - 60 lbs. *Onions $10/50 lbs.

HOURS: M-Sat 9-7 & Sun 12-7 2054 M140 Benton Harbor, MI 49022 (269) 944-3025

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!

COMPLETE specialist. Roofing Siding, Framing and more. Over 25 CONCRETE years experience. Licensed. From start to finish.

Contact Michael N. Knepple Stamped, flat & dirt work.

Insured (269)663-8091 1 year old, 10 pt., bought at (269)476-9777 Michiana Archery, paid MR. MAINTENANCE CONCRETE REMOVAL Roll off boxes $1,000, comes with arFREE ESTIMATES for Concrete rowheads, scope, Allen case, Roofing, Siding & Windows, Paustian, Inc. sighted in, includes target, Light Hauling & Spring (269)461-6449 asking $750. (269)684- Clean-Ups, No Inside or 7139 Outside job too big or small. DEPROW CONCRETE Low affordable rates. Concrete, bricks, blocks & stonework. Any type of tear (269)591-1403 Garage-Yard out & replace. Basement 669 Sales Heating 703 repairs, landscaping, bobcat work. No job too small. 35 Benton Harbor- 540 O'Brien years experience. Concrete Dr. $2.20 a sq. foot. Insured.

ESTATE SALE Jerry (269) 352-4010 Sept. 26 & 27, 9-5 OUTDOOR WOOD HOPPER EXCAVATING King Sleep Number bed"Have Gravel Will Travel" FURNACE room set, couch, loveseat, Driveway, stone, slag, reRobert Flory, Sr. kitchen table & 4 chairs, cycled concrete, asphalt, top Phone: (269)423-8458 large collection of beer soil, sand & fill. (269)782Cell: (269)655-5291 steins, Precious Moments, 1744/(269)783-1744 Christmas, kitchen & garage 721 WEAVER CONCRETE items & tools, 24" console Lawn Service masonry, driveways, TV, large entertainment GARDENING WITH And porches, patios, tear center, red crystal Christmas INTEGRITY, LLC out/replace, all repairs, collection. Everything must •Lawn maintenance, brick, block, stone, firego. Reasonable rates.

•Full Landscaping Service places. Will fix wet base• Spring Clean Ups ments big or small, inside Wanted to Buy 672 clean beds, preen, mulch, and out. All concrete flatADAMS JUNKERS trim shrubs, edging, create work $2.00 sq. ft. Landnew beds & much more scaping. Fast dependable Call Ellen (269)759-1012 service. Quality work. InAdam buys Aaron (269)655JUNK CARS Tree Service 725 sured.

4158 Hunting & Fishing 645 BRAND NEW CROSS BOW

Adam Buys Repairable Cars Fixable Cars Wanted

adamsjunkers.com Adam Pays the most!!

FREE PICKUP 7 days a week (574) 300-6556

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

50 years. 269-683-4442.

50k Miles! and up to 34MPG you can't beat that!

PAINTING Int. & Ext., Drywall & Wall Tax and plate fees are your Repair & Power washing. down payment!! $275/mo No Interest! No Credit Insured. Call Glen Hoese at Checks!

(269)684-4055 7979 Deans Hill Rd Berrien Center, MI 49102 Cleaning Service 757 (269) 461- 4197

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! Home - Auto - Health - Life We do the shopping for you!

TCU Insurance Agency Call Deb Asmus today (269) 683-6700 x5901

Motorcycles & 915 ATV’’s FOR SALE

97 Kawasaki KX60 2 stroke dirt bike, runs good, $650 OBO. 2001 PW Yamaha 50 Masonry Service 740 dirt bike, good shape $400 CASPER MASONRY OBO. (574)350-5120 or Brick/ Block/Stone. Custom (269)357-5173 & Insurance work. Insured & Bonded. (574)298-3520 Trucks, Vans,

MICHIANA MASONRY & CONSTRUCTION

942 4-Wh Drives 93 JEEP WRANGLER

All your Masonry needs!

Chimney Cleaning. Insured & 4x4, runs & drives good, Bonded. Senior discounts . $3,700 OBO. (269)4621515 (269)362-1566

Now - Sept. 28

Avenue Q: The Musical will be in the Warner Theatre September 1228 with performances on Fridays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. and Saturdays & Sundays at 2 p.m.

Sept. 26-27

There is a cornucopia of good times waiting for all ages in downtown St. Joseph, Mich., on Sept.

26 and 27. St. Joseph Today has gathered a weekend of favorite fall activities. Events include a Day on the Farm, the Great Pumpkin Festival and the St. Joseph Wine and Public Art Festival Auction on Saturday.

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Southwest Michigan Chapter 572 of the National Association of Retired Federal Employees will hold its monthly meeting at the Super Buffet, Benton Harbor (Next to Big Lots). Current and retired federal employees, spouses and friends welcome. For info, call Jean Rowe 269 782 2769 or email jeanrowe70@comcast.net

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join them for the annual Wine Festival and Public Art Auction Sept. 27, 4-9 p.m., under the tents in Centennial Park, next to the Whirlpool Compass Fountain. Taste Michigan’s greatest wines and enjoy live music while bidding on any of the one-ofa-kind lighthouses from this year’s Shining Sculptures outdoor art exhibit.

Save the date for the upcoming Weko Beach Brewers Fest on Saturday, Sept. 27 from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. Eastern Time.

The Greater Bridgman Area Chamber of Commerce and Growth Alliance invites you to a relaxing fall day on a pristine beach. There, you can enjoy award-winning Michigan craft beers that are as spectacular as its harvest sunsets.

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WHAT'S HAPPENING? on Wednesday, Oct. 1, 7 p.m., at the Chamber of Commerce Building (lower level, enter from alleyway), 321 Main St., Niles. New members or volunteers are always welcome and needed to help keep the trails going. Come and learn about the planning process and pitch in with the early clearing of the trails.

Contact: Jon Owen, (269) 697-3770, for additional information.

Oct. 2

Four Winds casinos are pleased to announce an upcoming concert by Johnny Mathis at Four Winds New Buffalo’s Silver Creek Event Center on Saturday, Oct. 4, at 9 p.m. Eastern. Tickets for the event can be purchased beginning on Friday, Aug. 1 at 10 a.m. Eastern exclusively through the Ticketmaster Web site, www.ticketmaster.com, or by calling (800)745-3000. Ticket prices start at $60 plus applicable fees.

The Twin City Players (TCP) will host auditions for its holiday production of the 2014-2015 season next month. Auditions for the December production of “The Christmas Schooner,” book by John Reeger, music and lyrics by Julie Shannon, directed by Paul Mow, will begin at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 2 and at 4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 4. Participants should prepare a 32-bar selection of a musical theatre piece as well as a 60-90 second monologue. Participants should also be prepared to read selections from the actual production.

Auditions will be held at on Twin City Players Campus at 600 West Glenlord Road, St. Joseph, Michigan 49085.

The Cass Area Artists announce a call for artists for the 2014 ArtOberfest to be held on Saturday, October 4th from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. in the Village of Cassopolis as part of the annual Fall Festival in Cassopolis, Michigan. New this year will be limited indoor fine art and fine craft gallery spaces which can accommodate artists with just a few pieces to display or those in need of a full booth. Outdoor booths measure 8 x 20 feet and can rented for a group of artists or for individuals. For art application information contact boater458@yahoo. com. Non-artist vendors can apply at the website Cassopolis Fall Festival.

The Iota Iota Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. is having a “Seussical.” It will be in the Benton Harbor Arts District. The Library Pub and Eatery is the venue for this affair.

The purpose of the function is to raise funds for scholarships and to get new books for the Benton Harbor Library ChilSept. 27 dren’s Department. Cost Oct. 3 is $10 per person plus a new book, or $10 per perGemini and All God’s Children Choir will per- son and purchase a new Welcome the fall season form at the Box Factory. book to donate on site. with a hayride and build The concert begins at Sept.

30-Oct. 11 your own scarecrow at 7:30 p.m. Ticket prices Bendix Woods County are $10 general admisPark in New Carlisle, sion; $8 students and seniors; children 12 and The Episcopal Church of Ind from 6 to 8:30 p.m. the Mediator in Harbert, Scarecrow materials will under free.

Michigan will be show- be provided, but feel free casing the work of art- to bring your own acists in our congregation cessories like hats and bandanas. The evening Gemini with the All God’s from Sept. 30 through also includes a campfire Children Choir at the Box Oct. 11. Featured will be and s’mores. The cost Factory for the Arts, 1101 2D art of any medium, of the event is $15/family Broad St., St. Joseph, pottery, fiber art, sculpand each family will be on Saturday, Sept. 27 ture, etc. The public is able to take home their at 7:30 pm. Tickets for invited to visit the exhibown scarecrow. Space this concert are $10 for its on the following days is limited. If interested adults and $8 for seniors and times: Tuesdays in registering please call and students. Children and Thursdays 1-3 p.m., 574/654-3155 by Sep12 and under will be ad- Wednesdays and Saturtember 30th. mitted free when accom- days 4-6 p.m. (EDT).

lighthearted introductions to the artworks in the restaurant. Celebrity presenters will offer fun and entertaining introductions to the artworks during Fine Art + Fine Food, to be held Oct. 5 from 4 to 8 p.m.

Celebrate Tosi’s 75th anniversary with personal introductions to Tosi’s art collection. Enjoy live music and Bellini’s in the garden, then stroll inside to learn about the artists who created the ceramics, murals, and paintings throughout the restaurant.

Tickets are $75 each, and 100 percent of ticket purchases benefit the Krasl Art Center’s education and exhibition programming.

Oct. 7

Cornerstone Chamber of Commerce’s annual fall trade fair will be held in the Grand Upton Hall of the LMC Mendel Center on Tuesday, from 4-7 p.m.

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On Tuesday, Oct. 7, at 6:30 p.m., the Heritage Museum will present a program entitled, “Patriots and Indians: How the Founding Fathers Engaged Native Americans.”

Early attitudes toward Native Americans shaped relations and policies which endure to this day and within the region of southwest Michigan. Admission to the program is $5 and free for students and members of the Heritage Museum.

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The production opens Oct. 17 at SBCT, and advanced ticket purchases are encouraged. Advance tickets are $10 and can be purchased by calling the SBCT Box Office at 574-234-1112 or online at sbct.org - click on “Haunted House. Tickets at the door are $15. If you are Oct. 16-19 interested in volunteering to help with the Haunted House, call the box office Barn Swallow Theater pres- at 574-234-1112 or e-mail ents “Fox in the Fairway” tracie@sbct.org. presented by Lois Owen.

Oct. 17-18 Oct. 17

The HA! Man (francois le Roux) is a South African cellist who broke away from his classical background to create art in the moment (“HA!”) to perform at the Box Factory for the Arts, 1101 Broad Street in St. Joseph, Oct. 4 at 7:30 p.m. General admission tickets are $10 with senior and student tickets available for $8.

Tickets are available in advance at http://www. boxfactoryforthearts.org/ calendar/#haman with credit card by phone at Prepare for chills and (269) 983-3688; or at the thrills as South Bend Civic door.

Theatre presents its first ever Haunted House!

Oct. 5 SBCT has converted its panied by an adult. old office building right Oct. 4 Oct. 1 next door at 211 W MadiDiscover the history of the son into the “House of artists and the variety of Frightenstein” to thrill and The Pokagon Band of fine art at Tosi’s Restaurant scare those brave enough The Four Flags SnowThe City of St. Joseph Potawatomi Indians’ as local celebrities provide to pass inside the door. invites the community to mobile Club will meet

The Morris Performing Arts Center will host “Chicago,” a musical tale of murder, greed, corruption, violence, exploitation, adultery and treachery—all those things we hold near and dear to our hearts. The show begins at 8 p.m. See the event page on morriscenter.org for pricing.

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GET OUT!

Registration open for Fernwood’s environmental studies program

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ILES, Mich. – Fernwood Botanical Garden and Nature Preserve is currently taking registrations for its Environmental Studies Programs (ESP) for the 2014-2015 season. Each year nearly 5000 area students and youth groups participate in Fernwood’s ESP programs, either on-site at Fernwood or through the in-school Travelling Naturalist program.

All programs are based on a science curriculum that incorporates both basic state guidelines and hands-on activities at ageappropriate levels. Most importantly, Fernwood’s naturalist staff strives to make every Fernwood experience fun and positive for each student.

Fernwood prides itself in teaching children to be more responsible stewards of

our environment. Students summarize their field trips to Fernwood with comments like, “The hike was fun and the facts were cool and I had a great time.

Thank you for conserving nature. I believe that you are making a big difference for our world.”

The curriculum in the ESP program supports what the schools are currently teaching, and on-site visits give children hands-on experience. “I love the walk around the grounds,” a teacher said recently. “It’s amazing how much more a student will remember when they can actually experience and see it in nature. I showered my students with questions when we returned. They not only knew the answers, but they had examples to

back them up!”

On-site programs at Fernwood run 1 1/2 to 2 hours in length and are tailored to the season. The fee is $3 per student; teachers and adults are free (donations accepted).

In-school Travelling Naturalist programs are offered January through March with limited availability during the rest of the school year. Fees start at $40 for one class/program and increase based on the number of programs, with an additional 45 cents per mile above 20 miles roundtrip from Fernwood.

For questions about the ESP, visit http://www.fernwoodbotanical.org/education/programs-for-school-and-youthgroups.html or call Head Naturalist

Wendy Jones at (269) 695.6491.

About Fernwood Botanical Garden and Nature Preserve Fernwood is a special place where nature blends with gardens and art to create an experience of wonder for all ages. Fernwood comprises 105 acres on the St. Joseph River near Buchanan, Michigan, at 13988 Range Line Road, Niles. Hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday from noon to 6 p.m. The Fernwood Café is open Tuesday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Sunday, noon to 3 p.m.

Fernwood is closed on Mondays. Call (269) 695-6491 or visit www.fernwoodbotanical. org for more information and to confirm status of classes.