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Fall into fun in St. Joseph City celebrates the harvest with wine, art and family

T. JOSEPH, Mich. — Everyone’s favorite fall activities are coming together Sept. 23-24 in downtown St. Joseph, Michigan. The weekend planned by St. Joseph Today includes a Fall Festival, Wine Festival and the City of St. Joseph’s Public Art Auction of its giant beach bug sculptures.

Music will be provided by Traverse City based, Medicinal Groove. For an updated list of participating wineries and restaurants, visit the events page at Facebook.com/stjoetoday. Sponsors for the Fall and Wine Festivals include United Federal Credit Union, Beaudoin Electrical Construction, the City of St. Joseph, and Lake Michigan College’s Wine and Viticulture Technology program.

FRIDAY Great Bed Race The Fourth Annual Rotary and Slumberland Great Bed Race will get rolling at 4:30 p.m. on Lake Blvd. Onlookers can cheer teams as they race bed frames to the finish line. This fundraiser benefits Benton Harbor Sunrise Rotary youth programs and the Slumberland Furniture 40 Winks Foundation that provides mattresses and beds to children who need them. SATURDAY Day on the Farm This activity is sponsored by United Federal Credit Union brings rural living to the city. Families can gather up just-harvested fruits and vegetables, locally raised meats, cider and fall decorations at the downtown Farmers Market, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., along Lake Bluff Park. A Musical Instrument Petting Zoo from the Benton Harbor Citadel Dance & Music Center’s collection will also be along the bluff from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. as well as the Critter Barn petting farm, featuring goats, rabbits, ducks and more animals from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Other activities include face painting at State and Broad Streets., 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The Great Pumpkin Festival Sponsored by the Benton Harbor Sunshine Rotary, this popular event runs 10 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. This fun-filled event includes pumpkin carving and decorating contests and culminates with the Great Pumpkin Race at 1:45 p.m. Participants will cheer on a flotilla of mini numbered pumpkins dropped in a pool on site. The first five pumpkins to cross the finish line will win $1,000, $300, $200, $100 and $50. A $10 entry fee will benefit Benton Harbor youth programs. All tickets will be sold by 1:45 p.m. and entrants do not need to be present to win.

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St. Joseph Wine Festival Organizers of this event say one of the finest backdrops to taste Michigan wines is Whirlpool Centennial Park overlooking Lake Michigan’s Silver Beach. This 4 to 9 p.m. event presented by Lake Michigan College’s Wine and Viticulture Technology program features vintages from state wineries, local cuisine, live music and front row views of the sunset. Admission is free. Wine tasting starts at $10 and includes five drink tickets and a souvenir wine glass. A small selection of craft beer and cider will also be available.

City of St. Joseph Live Public Art Auction Since mid-May, the City of St. Joseph has been abuzz with its annual public art display of sculptures painted by regional artists. This year’s theme has beach bugs featuring bumblebees, caterpillars, snails and ladybugs. Returning this year for bidders who are unable to attend the live event to participate is a silent auction. To participate, bidders are asked to submit their contact information, the name of the art piece and the bid amount to ssolon@sjcity.com. All silent auction bids start at $500 and a bid of $1,500 guarantees ownership to the bidder. The Silent Auction will end at 11:59 p.m. Sept. 23. A live auction will begin at 6 p.m. Sept. 24 at Whirlpool Centennial Park on Wine Festival grounds. Professional auctioneer Jerry Glassman will manage the auction for these original works. Bids will start at $500. Registration for paddle numbers runs from 4 to 5:45 p.m. For more information, contact: Susan Solon, ssolon@ sjcity.com or (269) 983-5541.

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SPOTLIGHT

A tribute to the king Michael Jackson lookalike to perform at Mendel Center

ENTON TOWNSHIP, Mich. — Michael Jackson fans can celebrate the music and moves the superstar made famous when the touring Michael Jackson tribute concert King Michael — A Glorious Tribute to the King of Pop comes to The Mendel Center Mainstage at Lake Michigan College for one performance only at 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. . King Michael features the world’s top performers who masterfully represent all eras of Jackson’s career, including music from the Jackson 5, to his greatest hits including “Billie Jean,” “Beat It,” “Thriller,” “Man in the Mirror,” and many more. “To celebrate Michael’s life and his incredible body of work, our tribute artists have mastered hitting those notes and the sophisticated, iconic dance moves that earned Jackson the title of King of Pop. By far, the most rewarding part for me is seeing the audience mes-

merized by the show, not to mention how the community responds. You’ve never seen so many people showing up in Michael’s outfits, glitter gloves, and hats.” said Executive Producer Steve Love. The multimedia show, which has entertained millions of Jackson’s fans since 2010, stars what the media named “the best Michael Jackson tribute artists in the world.” They are accompanied by Broadway and Las Vegas Dancers, urban dancers, singers, and The King Michael Band. “You can feel the energy and excitement in the room, even before the show starts” stated Val Brochard, producer and visual director. “As the artists take you through one number after another, you get this rising feeling of pure joy. It’s a real trip!” Tickets for King Michael — A Glorious Tribute to the King of Pop are on sale now starting at $26. They are available online at

www.TheMendelCenter. com, and through The Mendel Center Box Office at (269) 927-1221, Monday through Friday, 2 to 6 p.m. Special rates are available for groups of 10 or more. For information about group rates, pre-show party options, and other special arrangements, contact the Box Office. Whirlpool Corporation and The Boulevard Inn & Bistro are sponsoring this Mendel Center Mainstage performance. The Mendel Center raised the curtain on its first Mainstage season performance in the fall of 1992. Since that time, it has presented 573 Mainstage season performances, including this season’s lineup, to more than half a million performance attendees. That is in addition to the hundreds and hundreds of other performing arts, national and international speakers, ceremonies, and community events hosted by other groups and organizations on the Mainstage.

About The Mendel Center at Lake Michigan College The 1,573-seat Mendel Center Mainstage Theatre offers state-of-the-art acoustics and comfortable seating in elegant surroundings. Other amenities include free parking, handicap accessibility, and an array of special services including valet parking, catering and bar service for private pre- and postshow events, booster seats for children, hearing-assist devices, non-spill cups for beverages inside the theatre, and recently added premium seats in the Stage Side section. The Mendel Center is a short 30-minute drive from Niles and within a 40-minute drive from the Kalamazoo and South Bend areas. It is located on the Lake Michigan College campus at 2755 E. Napier Avenue, Benton Harbor, Michigan. The Mendel Center is one mile east of I-94 (Exit 30) and one mile west of the US 31 Bypass (exit 24).

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OUTH BEND, Ind. — For three weeks in September and going into October, the South Bend Civic Theatre brings “Legally Blonde the Musical” to the Wilson Theatre. The international award-winning musical based on the movie, Legally Blonde, explodes on the stage with memorable songs and dynamic dances. Director Carys Kresny collaborates with Music Director Geoffrey Carter, Choreographer Karen Pajor, and the ensemble cast to take the audience through Elle’s fabulously fun journey. The musical runs from Sept. 16 through Oct. 2 at the Wilson Theatre. Civic leaders say it will be so much fun it should be illegal. “Legally Blonde the

Musical: follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackles several obstacles in pursuit of her dreams. She has to deal

with stereotypes and scandal as her life is turned upside-down when her boyfriend (Warner) dumps her. Because he broke up

with her to become serious about his life and to attend Harvard Law, Elle uses her charm to get into Harvard Law in order to get back at Warner. She struggles with peers and professors but is able to quickly realize her potential with the help of Paulette and Emmett. Tickets for adults are $25 for Friday, Saturday and Sunday performances and $21 for Wednesday and Thursday shows. Tickets are $10 for all children under 18 as well as anyone with a valid student ID. Tickets can be reserved anytime at sbct. org or by contacting the box office from 3 to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday. Student Rush tickets are also available. Call the SBCT Box Office at 574234-1112 or visit www. sbct.org for details and to reserve tickets.

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EW TROY, Mich. — Registration is now open for the fifth annual Run to the Center of the World — and race organizers are excited to announce that the event is stepping it up this year, thanks to an agreement signed with Southwest Michigan RACERS. Hosted on Saturday, Sept. 17, the race begins at 9 a.m., with check-in starting at 8 a.m. Early packet pickup will be available from 6 to 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 16. New this year First-place medals will be presented in • 10K Run in addition each age category, and First-Place Overall to 5K Run & Fun Walk men and women will have the runners’ • Online registration names and times engraved in a brick to be • Routes sanctioned permanently mounted in the Community by USA Track and Center’s Garden. Prizes will be awarded Field for Largest Team, Longest Distance • SWMI RACERS Traveled, and Best Costume. will set up and staff the A free breakfast will be available, and finish chute, calculate the first 100 check-ins will receive a swag times for race-day bag stuffed with goodies. awards, and publish all After Sept. 3, registration increases to times online within 24 $25. Online registration is open now at hours www.raceplanner.com/registrationinfo/ event/CenterOfTheWorld. Registration forms are also available at the New Troy Community Center. The race begins and ends at the New Troy Community Center, 13372 California Road, New Troy, Michigan. Proceeds from the event benefit the Community Center, an all-volunteer facility that receives no tax support. The center provides area residents with a lending library with WiFi, computers, Story Hour and a Summer Reading Program. It also houses a playground, nature trail, outdoor classroom, demonstration rain garden, local history presentations, computer classes, and much more. For more information, contact Terry Hanover at (269) 426-4199 or Lorraine Hanover at (269) 469-5687.

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Vendors sought for harvest fest Annual fall event returns to downtown Dowagiac Oct. 8

OWAGIAC, Mich. — Vendors of handmade products, antiques and collectibles, along with fall produce and baked goods are invited to appear at the openair marketplace of Dowagiac’s Under the Harvest Moon Festival on Saturday, Oct. 8. Now in its sixth year, Dowagiac’s newest festival celebrates Michigan’s glorious autumn, as day visitors enjoy a glimpse of true Americana. At the heart of the event will be a display of vintage farm tractors, an open-air marketplace of antiques, fall produce, Michigan handmade products and sweet delicacies, as well as street entertainment and family events. Vickie Phillipson, program director

for the Chamber of Commerce and Downtown Development Authority (DDA), is coordinating the one-day festival. Owners of vintage farm tractors and commercial vendors who would like to participate in the festival, can make arrangements to do so by calling the Chamber at (269) 782-8212 or by e-mail at vphillipson@Dowagiac. org. Sidewalk booth rental for vendors selling merchandise is $20 for a 10 by 12-foot booth. She said owners of vintage farm equipment are invited to place their tractors on display free of charge, however, for planning purposes they are asked to register in advance with the Chamber.

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T. JOSEPH, Mich. —The Krasl Art Center celebrates artists yearround, but once a year, Krasl members get to be in the spotlight. Every year, this exhibition attracts artwork by local and regional artists of all ages and skillsets, working in a variety of media styles who are also supporting members of the KAC. Organizers say the show is accessible, fun and full of variety, and showcases a source of community pride and the immense cultural wealth of the area through individuals and their artistic pursuits. Each year for the members’ show, the Krasl puts forth a challenge to participating artists. Due to the high number of entries in the past, this year’s challenge is one of scale. All artists have been asked to submit one piece no larger than one yard by one yard by one yard, hence the tagline,

OPENING PART Y Friday, Sept. 23 | 6-8 p.m . The Members’ Show Opening Par ty is one the liveliest all year. Meet local arti sts, view an eclectic array of art, have fun and celebrate the wealth of creative talent in our region. Music by Charlene Jones, small bites and cash bar round out the nig ht.

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The DeBartolo Performing Arts Center Presenting Series will oepn at 7 p.m. Sept. 7 with MOMIX, a company of dancer illusionists. For 20 years, MOMIX has been celebrated for its ability to conjure up a world of surrealistic images using props, light, shadow, humor and the human body. Two performances will begin at 7 p.m. Sept. 7 and 8, and a third performance will be offered at 8 p.m. Sept. 9.

Kids On Stage is now accepting registrations for their fall production of “Elf the Musical Jr.” Rehearsals will begin Saturday, Sept. 10 and will culminate with six performances Dec. 2-4 and 9-11. Rehearsals and performances will take place at The Kids On Stage Theatre at The Orchards Mall in Benton Harbor. The production is available to students in grades K-12. Every child who registers is guaranteed participation in the production, regardless of talent or ability.

WHAT'S HAPPENING? beauty and drama of familiar symphonic classics. Magic at the Symphony will unite the musical talents of the SMSO with the mystery and grace of Master Illusionist, Lyn Dillies. The performance will take place at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10 at LMC Mendel Mainstage in Benton Harbor.

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The Salvation Army and Department of Veterans Affairs will host a Veterans Stand Down Rally from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, Sept. 9, at 233 Michigan

The Southwest Michigan Symphony Orchestra presents a unique entertainment experience as magical illusions are performed against the

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The Niles Area Community Orchestra will present “It’s Showtime” at 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 11 at the

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Blast from the past Tribute bands to perform at brew fest

EW BUFFALO, Mich. — Just in time for the Halloween season, beer lovers will have a chance to see several area musicians don new personas as they pay homage to some rock and roll favorites. The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians’ Four Winds Casinos will host the Silver Creek Rockin’ Brew Fest on Sunday, Oct. 9 at Four Winds New Buffalo’s Silver Creek Event Center. As guests try out beers from area breweries, they can dance along to old favorites by Bob Seger, the Beatles, Bon Jovi, the Rolling Stones and Van Halen. Ticket prices for the concert are $20 plus applicable fees. Each ticket includes a commemorative glass and five tickets that can be used for drinks or food. The initial line-up of participating breweries include: Bell’s Brewery from Kalamazoo, Michigan; Founders Brewing Co. from Grand Rapids, Michigan; North Pier Brewing Company from Benton Harbor, Michigan; Tapistry Brewing Company from Bridgman, Michigan; and Watermark Brewing Company from Stevensville, Michigan. The event will feature the following lineup of tribute bands. Guests should note that the schedule is subject to change. Check the Four Winds Casinos website for

up-to-date information. • Turn the Page, a Bob Seger tribute band, from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. • Britain’s Finest, a Beatles tribute band, from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. • Dead or Alive, a Bon Jovi tribute band, from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. • Jumping Jack Flash, a Rolling Stones tribute band, from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. • The Atomic Punks, a Van Halen tribute band, from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tickets can be purchased beginning at 11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 12 Eastern exclusively through the Ticketmaster website, www.ticketmaster.com, or by calling (800) 745-3000.

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hot fun - summer fun in the city!

movies in the park

Saturdays under the stars at Whirlpool Centennial Park: • July 2: An American Tail • July 9: Arsenic & Old Lace • July 16: Big Hero 6 • July 23: Aladdin • July 30: Alexander & the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day • Aug. 6: Zootopia • Aug 13: Raiders of the Lost Ark • Aug 20: E.T. • Aug 27: Homeward Bound

farmers market

antiques on concerts on horse-drawn the bluff the bluff trolley rides Sundays 10am-5pm June 5, July 3, Aug. 7, Sept. 4, and Oct. 2

Brown Bag Concerts Wednesdays, Noon-5pm June 22-Aug.31

Saturdays May 28-October 15 9am-2pm

Friday Night Concerts

Take a scenic break and RELAX aboard our FREE horse-drawn trolley.

See the schedule at: St. Joseph www.stjoetoday.com/ Today horse-trolley

Fridays, 7:30-8:30pm June 22-Aug.31

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Announcements 095 FREE HEALTH SCREENING & GIFT GIVEAWAYS Venue: 2624 North 5th Street, Niles MI 49120 (Just after the Fire Service Station on M-51 North) Michiana Ghanaian S. D. A. Church •September 9 Health Screening: BP, BS, BMI Gift Giveaways •September 10 Happy Breakfast Health Screening Gift Giveaways •September 13 Health Screening Gift Giveaways •September 16 Health Education & Screening Gift Giveaways •September 17 Happy Breakfast Health Screening & Education Come One, Come All

THE BELL BUILDING

Celebrate any occasion: •Weddings•Showers •Corporate•Spiritual Events Near picturesque settings on the river Call (269)687-2921 or (269)684-2100

Adoption ADOPT:

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Our loving family is ready to grow. Awesome big brother and adoring parents await a baby. Call Alana & Michael: 1-855-840-3066, text (917) 790-0750.

West Woods of Niles Nursing Facility Is a 121 bed skilled nursing facility seeking Michigan licensed RN or LPN nurses. We have Full-Time & PartTime 2nd shift positions available. RNs = $31.90 / hr LPN = $28.30 / hr plus benefits. Please apply in person: 1211 Stateline Rd. Niles, MI 49120

HOME HEALTH AIDES

needed immediately for work in the Berrien Springs & Decatur areas. Starting pay $10/hour Call A+ Nursing Inc. (800)531-0272

IMMEDIATE POSITIONS

Opening for Class A CDL truck driving job, local routes only (269)783-1247 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

www.AlanaAndMichaelAdopt.net

Help Wanted 300 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

LEWIS CASS INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DISTRICT

is seeking a paraprofessional for a Special Education classroom. For requirements/deadlines go to www.lewiscassisd.org.

LOADER OPERATOR WANTED

60+ hours per week Operating loader and/or other equipment Health Benefits available apply in person at 2596 Detroit Rd (M-60) Niles, MI or call (269) 694 - 5960 www.kennethsmithinc.com

RIVERIDGE REHAB HELP WANTED

sub contractor, roofing repairs, experienced only, permanent position, personal tools required. Call Bill Grant at (269)591-5700

Hiring FT/PT/PRN CNAs, LPNs, RNs & MDS Coordinator. We offer shift diffs! Apply in person at 1333 Wells St., Niles, MI or apply online at riveridgerehab.com

LUBE TECH NEEDED Lube technician wanted at Niles Location. No Experience necessary, Will Train. Must be customer friendly. Apply In person at Sparkle Quik Lube 1140 S. 11th St Niles, MI 49120 No Phone Calls Please

MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

FULL TIMEwith some on-call required. Competitive salary with benefits. Knowledge of general maintenance preferred. Please apply in person: Berrien Woods Apartments 1900 E Main St. Niles, MI EOE

NOW HIRING OFFICE STAFF

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

NOW HIRING

PART TIME Leader Publications is now accepting applications for part time mailroom employees. Must be flexible in hours, able to stand for long periods of time, and able to lift up to 25 pounds. No Phone calls please. Applications can be picked up at 217 N. 4th St, Niles.

PRODUCTION/ ASSEMBLY WORKERS

Needed in Edwardsburg, MI Full time 6am to 3:30pm Apply in person 27328 May St Edwardsburg MI

THE VILLAGE OF CASSOPOLIS

will be accepting application through September 19, 2016 for one full-time Public Works Crew Member. The preferred candidate will have a CDL license and preferably some electrical experience. Applications and resumes may be submitted to: Village of Cassopolis, 117 S. Broadway Second Floor, Cassopolis, MI 49031. A job description is available at the Village Hall Monday through Friday from 8am to 5pm. This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer

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TRACTOR/TRAILER MECHANICS WANTED

2nd shift 40+ hours per week Work on heavy duty truck equipment, dump trailers and related components Health benefits Apply in person at 2596 Detroit Rd (M-60) in Niles, MI or call (269) 684-5960 www.kennethsmithinc.com

WHAT WOULD YOUR HOME SELL FOR IN TODAY'S MARKET?

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

Apartments

412

Cassopolis

STONE LAKE MANOR

Walk-In Wednesdays 10:00 am – 3:30 pm APPLY and INTERVIEW WITH NO APPOINTMENT Bring Resume and ID. Onsite Drug Screen WorkAtExpress.com

Woodlands is seeking a

Personal Assistant

309

LEARN A LIFETIME CAREER

16-week course, hands-on major appliances repair, make unlimited money, go on real service calls! Only 20 seats available per course. For more info email: re5pr@yahoo.com or text: 574-347-9950 20+ Years Experience Certified • Insured

Antiques 600 ALLEGAN ANTIQUE MARKET

Senior Apartments. 2 months free on select units. Spacious, two bedroom Sunday, September 25 located on beautiful Stone 8am to 4pm Lake, Intercom entry 400 Exhibitors building, elevator, emerRain or Shine gency pull cords. Seniors 62 Located at the Fairgrounds, years or older. Rent starts at right in Allegan, Michigan $631.00 (based on income). $4.00 Admission. No Pets Please call Toni at 269-4453333 or stop by today at 145 Stone Lake St. for more Collectibles 602 information. Equal Housing THE MARKET PLACE Opportunity. TDD 1-800Indoor Flea Market 649-3777 American PreWe've expanded the store! ferred 1-800-968-1792 More than 2,000 feet of new booth space available. We Houses for Sale 500 buy estates and single items. (269)262-4333 3 BEDROOM The Market Place Indoor Flea Market FIXER UPPER 2428 S. 11th St., Niles on a double lot in Union Pier just feet from LAKE MICHIGAN. $450k Auctions 603 Call Mike Stover (269) 470-2995 ************

to assist in consumer’s plans of service, provide support to identify needs and preferences for them. Implement and monitor the plans as specified both on site and in the community as needed. Computer skills and punctuality are required. Must maintain strict confidentiality and advocate for the rights of persons served. High school diploma or equivalent required and LOOKING previous work with adults with developmental disFOR A HOME, abilities required – DSP NOT TOO FAR FROM and/or ETS Certification NOTRE DAME? preferred. Criminal background and driver license checks performed. Submit resume to Luana Kajzer, 960 M-60 East, Cassopolis, MI 49031, Call me and or email to luanak@ come to see this one! woodlandsbhn.org Approx. 1140 sq. ft., 3 EOE

Instruction & Training

Call Nikki Bush today! Cressy Everett Real Estate (616)516-4084

bedroom country, manufactured home, no garage, but has a nice little storage building. Also has a handicap ramp on the back of the house. MATTHEWS REAL ESTATE, LLC 712 N. FRONT ST. Dowagiac, MI 49047 (269)782-2400 Cell (269)462-1096

MOTIVATED SELLER!

Niles city. Co-op/Condo, 2 bdrm, full bsmt. Hardwood floors & home warranty. Reduced to $45,900 RE/MAX Modern Realty, 269-683-2211

YOU NEVER KNOW AUCTION HOUSE AH:21000020

53788 CR 9 Elkhart, IN. Every Fri. at 5:00p.m. Now taking clean big & small consignment. Drop off merchandise Sat-Thurs Daily 10-5. Pick-up available. Someone here at all times. We auction all winter. Space available at Flea Market. For more details call David (574)522-1020 #AU01042788

Farm Equipment 633 & Supplies FARM TRACTOR

1950 Ferguson, 12 volt system, $1,750. (269)6978221

Good Things to Eat YOU PICK

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•Crest Haven Peaches •Honey Crisp & Early Golden Delicious Apples Emma Teichman Farm 6137 M-140, Eau Claire, MI 49111 (269)461-4349 Assorted Vegetables Open Daily 9-6

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ServiceS & SaleS appLIances

BILL’S USED APPLIANCES Don’t Miss The Deals!

Hours: Mon-Fri 10am-5pm Sat. 10am-3pm • Closed Sunday 1420 S. 11th Street-Niles

( 269) 340-5952

cOncReTe

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

WEAVER

CONCRETE Driveways • Porches • Patios Tear-out / Replace • All Repairs • Brick • Block • Stone • Fireplaces • Landscaping Will fix wet basements, big or small, inside and out. Fast dependable service. Aaron (269) 655-4158

Brady Concrete

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

269-445-3349 or 269-591-0100

DEPROW CONCRETE

eLdeRLy caRe Kare Services Compassionate Home Care Services

(269) 684-1984 (574) 292-2900 Email: kmkaidan@aol.com www.KAREService.com

gaRages

Quality Garage Doors Sales, service & installation of garage doors & openers. Call owner Steve Baxter for your free estimate today.

(269) 683-9000

POLE BARNS & GARAGES

by NIEBOER Quality Built Pole Barns & Garages

ROSS NIEBOER,

Owner

269-684-6673 Licensed and Insured

GARAGE DOORS & OPENERS

HOme ImpROvemenT

Lawn & gaRden seRvIce

ROOfIng

WILLIAMS

TERRY’S LAWN SERVICE

Home Improvement & Maintenance

Aerating, mowing, yard & gutter clean up. Power washing. Niles & Surrounding areas

PLUTA’S ROOFING

CONSTRUCTION Repairs, Remodeling, Windows, Siding, Additions, Painting, Plumbing & More. Certified mobile home work.

Credit Cards aCCepted

269.635.1527

williamsconstructco@gmail.com

MK CONSTRUCTION Pole barn & other garages specialist. Roofing Siding, Framing and more. Over 40 years experience. Licensed. Contact Michael N. Knepple

(269) 476-9777

MAURER QUALITY CARPENTRY

Complete home improvement. Kitchens, bathrooms, decks, windows, doors, etc. Call Jeff (574) 532-4735

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

Lawn & gaRden seRvIce

SILVER CREEK DOOR COMPANY 269-783-1500

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

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

(269) 646-6162

masOnRy

TRee seRvIce

Michiana Masonry & construction

the Cutting edge pro tree Care

All your Masonry needs! Chimney Cleaning, Insured & Bonded. Senior Discounts.

(269) 362-1566 paInTIng

J.M. HUNT ENTERPRISES, LLC Painting & Drywall. Insured. Free Estimates. Family Owned & Operated for Over 50 years.

(269) 683-4442 pOOL seRvIces

SWIMMING POOL LINERS & REPAIRS

Any size, great prices, all equipment, 35 years experience. Robertson’s Sales & Service. Niles. (269) 684-2669

Advertise Your Service payne’s TRee seRVICe Tree Trimming & Sales & Removal. Stump Grinding. For Only Firewood. Insured. $30 Per (269) 663-8091 Week! (269) 687-4972

C & S MARSH TREE SERVICE

ROOfIng

FRYMAN’S ROOFING

For ALL Your Tree Needs

FRYMAN’S SEAMLESS GUTTERS & SIDING Your home exterior experts. Quality guaranteed! Locally owned for 50 years.

FCI Building Roofing & Siding Credit Cards & Financing Lifetime Warranty

(269) 782-7310

BAHUS FARMS/ Bargain Buys 668 HUNKY FRUIT STAND Household Mer642 chandise Between Middlebrook & QUALITY FURNITURE Napier Ave. on M140 Visit the Plaza Resale Store OLD COTTAGE (30 ft. south of old location) for quality used furniture TEAR DOWN SALE •Canning Tomatoes Deck furniture and cushions, and home decor. We also $5/half bushel 3 ceiling fans, kitchen ap•New Cut Red Potatoes pliances, sleeper sofa, re- BUY ESTATES and excess A size #1's $13/50lbs. cliner, electric baseboard home furnishings when •#1 Peaches heaters, plumbing fixtures, 4 moving and down sizing. $15/half bushel •Other Vegetables Available window air conditioners, Plaza Resale Store casement windows and •Honey $7/pint other misc. Call for appt.: 2607 S. 11th St. Niles, MI Hours: 269-445-8201 or Monday - Saturday, 10-7 574-383-8859

Complete Tree Services SAME DAY ESTIMATES. Insured, Competitive Rates.

Trees, brush, stump removal, high lift work, insured. (269)362-4331 or (269) 683-1065 (leave message)

(David & Terri Fryman)

Jerry 269-352-4010

Sunday, 12-7 (269)281-1068

(269) 815-2710

(269) 782-5008

Concrete, bricks, blocks, stonework, flatwork, stamping. Driveways, pole barns, garages, porches and sidewalks. Any type of tear out & replace. Basement floors, landscaping, bobcat work. No job too small. 35 years experience. Insured. FREE ESTIMATES.

For all your roofing needs! Licensed and Insured 40 years experience Work guaranteed! FREE ESTIMATES!

APEX of Michiana Ask about our discounts!

Licensed • Insured (269) 683-5058

CISCO’S TREE SERVICE

Tree Removal • Trims Brush Cutting • Lot Clearing Free Estimates • Insured

(269) 240-7616

S HOP LOCAL

269-683-2100

or visit our office at 217 North 4th St. Niles, MI 49120

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

Edwardsburg Section St.

69007 NEW TODAY

GARAGE SALE

Sat. & Sun., Sept. 10 & 11, 9am - 5pm Fine art materials, oil & watercolor painting supplies, tons of Scrapbooking Supplies, Furniture, Craft 260-413-0261 Stuff, Halloween DecorHunting & Fishing 645 Garage-Yard 669 ations, Books, Carousel GUN SHOW Sales Horse Collection, and other FOP Lodge 143-Rochester Dowagiac 28728 Sarabyn misc items. Some of the Sat. Sept. 10 8am-4pm Fulton County GARAGE SALE items are already available Historical Society for purchase and are listed Sept. 9&10 37 E 375 N- 4 miles N. of online at www.Cre9:00-3:00 Rochester on US 31 ationsByMichelle.com. Just Books, CDs, collectibles, and Adm. $3 click on the SALE!! link. misc. 574-936-4431

Niles - 2439 Rebecca Lane

YARD SALE FRI. 9TH AND SAT. 10TH 9AM. TO 6PM.

PLUS SIZE MEN'S CLOTHES, FURNITURE, TOOLS, FISHING GEAR, COMPRESSOR, LOTS OF MISC.

Niles - 557 W Main St.

GARAGE SALE

THURS-FRI-SAT SEPT 15, 16 & 17 8 am - 5 pm Clothes, books, movies, china set, die cast Nascar, Indy car, and corvettes, Native American plates, woodwork, pictures, lots of misc., framed posters.

Niles - 32050 US12 (near Gumwood Rd)

HOUSE & GARAGE SALE

Thurs. - Sun. Sept. 8-11, 9-6 Antique & retro to new. $1,000 truck, Reese hitch, small drafting table & chair, washer & dryer, furniture, antique rocker, old iron bed, professionally built metal loft with ladder, Persian area rug, divider room screen, lamps, home decor, linen, kitchen items, glassware, Tupperware, crafts/office supplies, wall paper to lighting & tools. Books & board games. Toddler bed, jogging stroller, stroller with 2 bases, bouncer and activity toys. Men's & women's Express name brand clothing.

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Is someone special celebrating a birthday?

Place a Celebration Ad in the newspaper!

Two ad s izes price inc to choose from, ludes a p icture! 4.8125” x 3” Color $6 5 BW $50 3.125” x 3” Color $4 5 BW $35

Ads need to be pur chased 4 prior to th days e publica tion date.

Call Classifieds at 269-683-4804 or stop in to place your ad. 217 North 4th Street, Niles, MI 49120 ONE DAY ONLY ESTATE SALE

of the late Mike Marshall 56230 Griffis Rd, Cassopolis, MI 49031 Friday, Sept. 9. 8am - 4pm Double axle trailer, Bad Boy 60" 27hp. mower w/attachments, torch set, 230 ac amp Century welder, scaffolding, automotive tools, misc. car emblems, Corvette hubcaps and trim rings, Craftsman drill press, 2 Craftsman band saws, misc. electric hand tools, electric motors, 2 grinders, small trailer, 2 extension ladders, lumber, traps & chains. Fishing boat, trolling motor, large collection of poles, reels, tackle boxes, lures - some Heddon. Coleman camping lanterns and stoves, 4 grills, 2 picnic tables, and misc. household items. Everything in this sale is clean, well maintained and in working order. Questions? call (574)2201585

Wanted to Buy 672 ALWAYS PAYING

top dollar for junk cars, trucks & farm equipment. Also buying repairables. Paul buys junk cars & trucks. (574)993-1131

AUTO RECYCLING

Buying used cars. Any condition. (269)876-9048

CASH PAID FOR

Personal Property Estates, Antiques, Furniture, Appliances, Garage, Barn. (269)445-2220 M-60 Variety - Cassopolis

CASH

for junk and unwanted vehicles! Text or call (574)302-7772

Misc. Services 747 D.J. HAULING & DELIVERY

Cheaper than a dumpster. Brush hauling, downed Top dollar paid. Free pick up trees, landscaping materials, (574)300-7939 trash out's, clean out's & more. James (269)3575956 located in Niles. Home Improve700 7 days a week

WE BUY JUNK CARS

ment #1 GUTTERS

Elderly Care 756 HOME HEALTH AIDE

We do seamless gutters. for full time, Free estimates, call Looking weekends, excellent ref(269)782-0401 erences. Call (269)684-0758 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 or (269)208-9838 www. bondhomeimprovements.com

PERFORMANCE BUILDERS

FALL SPECIALS Michiana Premier Metal Roof Installer 30% off all Metal roofs with installation 30% off all new and remodel kitchen and bath 10% veteran discount 10% off total cost with this ad FREE PROPOSALS Call 574-400-6766/ 269-240-7852

Cleaning Service 757 RICK'S POWER WASHING

Specializing in RVs, Homes, Decks, Driveways, Cement Free Estimates House will be soaked, brushed and power washed, with 95% removal. (269)470-9507 or (269)470-9498

Pets & Supplies 800 AKC ROTTWEILER PUPPIES

6 weeks old, up to date with shots, 7 males $650, 2 females $725. Ready for their new homes. (574)825-7999

Auto-Truck Misc. 933 HAULING TRAILER

medium size fiberglass covered trailer. (574)2727209

Classifieds GET RESULTS

Autos for Sale 945 FOR SALE

2012 Hyundai Elantra. 36,600 miles. Only $700 down. No credit checks. We do not charge interest. We do all our financing in house. No banks to deal with. You can have a low mileage, perfect vehicle today. Call Scarlett's at (269)461-4197

FOR SALE

2013 Hyundai Elantra GT. 46,500 miles. Only $700 down. No credit checks. We do not charge interest. We do all our financing in house. No banks to deal with. You can have a low mileage, perfect vehicle today. Call Scarlett's at (269)461-4197

FOR SALE

2015 Hyundai Elantra. 32,000 miles. Only $1,000 down. No credit checks. We do not charge interest. We do all our financing in house. No banks to deal with. You can have a low mileage, perfect vehicle today. Call Scarlett's at (269)461-4197

MURDOCK'S USED CARS

(269)683-8677 Guaranteed Financing! If you have a job you're approved!

Celebrate Your birthday or anniversary

2009 Chevy Equinox LS

AWD, very clean, runs/drives really nice. $8,990

2010 Ford Focus SE

Only 57,840 miles, super clean, runs/drives excellent, gas saver. $8,990

with us!

2011 Toyota Camry SE

Leather, really clean, runs/drives excellent, power package. $9,995

2009 Ford Edge Limited

AWD, heated leather, chrome wheels, dual power moonroofs, new tires, extremely nice condition. $13,999

Call (888) 725-0108

2015 Chevy Malibu LT

Leather, loaded, only 29,000 miles, like new. $18,999

2015 Ford Taurus S.E.

Dark blue, 62,000 miles, alloy wheels, like new. $15,995

2013 Chevy Impala LS

Only 79,000 miles, very nice car. $10,990 9 WAYS TO

WASTE

YOUR ADVERTISING One and Done

Advertising works best when scheduled with frequency. An advertiser who runs one ad and waits for results is wasting money.

All successful advertising need to make a point. If the reader has to work to determine what the point is the ad is wasted.

Some advertisers feel every inch of an ad must be used, such as 75 things on sale in a two inch ad. It works best to make a simple single point.

Pointless

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Stopping Power If an ad doesn’t stop and pull a reader in, it is often wasted.

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Looks Like You

Advertising must reflect your businesses’s image.

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PARTING SHOTS

A giant celebration

Hundreds attend annual Pokagon Pow Wow Leader photos/TED YOAKUM

OWAGIAC, Mich. — The pulsing rhythm of drums, the powerful vocals, the jiggling of bells — all sounds that heralded the kickoff of yet another time-honored traditional celebration of the harvest by the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi. The tribe hosted its 31st annual KeeBoon-Mein-Kaa Pow Wow this weekend, bringing out hundreds of Native American dancers and singers from across the U.S. and Canada to its pow wow arena off Rodgers Lake. "Kee-boon-mein-kaa" in the Potawatomi language refers to the end of the huckleberry harvest. Today, Pokagons continue to celebrate the harvest and all the hard work put into it during the annual celebration Labor Day weekend. Hundreds more attended the festivities, watching on from the stands as participants competed in various dance contests throughout the weekend. Kicking off the festivities was Saturday’s grand entry, when the various dancers all assembled, led by various tribal veterans holding the ceremonial eagle staffs. The stands of the pow wow arena were packed as hundreds witnessed the opening event.