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Angler's Paradise Wolf Lake helps make Michigan a fishing destination

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Hatchery interpreter Shana Ramsey and a young visitor to Wolf Lake show off a nice catch.

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By JILL McCAUGHAN jill.mccaughan @leaderpub.com

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AT TAWA N — Michigan’s reputation as a great state for fishing is no big secret.

Whether they are drawn to the state’s extensive network of inland rivers and lakes or to one of the Great Lakes, residents and outof-state anglers flock to Michigan’s waters yearround.

In fact, according to Dr. Daniel O’Keefe, Southwest District Extension educator at the Michigan Sea Grant, “Michigan is ranked number one in the Great Lakes for the economic impact of fishing on its economy, and it is number two in the country for expenditures made by out-of-state anglers.”

With all of that fishing going on here, have you ever wondered how the fish manage to keep up?

While some natural reproduction does occur, the State of Michigan’s Department of Natural Resources has been helping the fish keep their population numbers up for decades.

According to the DNR’s website, Michigan’s six state fish hatcheries produce “13 million trout and salmon and 30 million walleye, muskies and sturgeon annually.”

While those state fish hatcheries are spread throughout both peninsulas of the state, one of them— Wolf Lake State Fish Hatchery—is just a short drive from southwest Michigan, and a visit to the Mattawan facility is not only educational and fun, but it is also free.

Open seven days a week from Memorial Day through Labor Day, Wolf Lake offers both indoor and outdoor activities that both adults and children will enjoy. The summer hours are 10 a.m. to

Wolf Lake helps make Michigan a fishing destination

6 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays, and 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Sundays.

“Definitely, the highlight of visiting Wolf Lake is going on a tour of the hatchery, and all ages enjoy the tour,” said Shana Ramsey, a hatchery interpreter who has worked at Wolf Lake for 11 years. “It takes about half an hour to go through the hatchery, and you learn all about the different stages in the life cycle of the fish.”

As the DNR’s website notes, “Wolf Lake State Fish Hatchery produces a wide range of fish species Submitted photos/JOSH HAAS and DAVID KENYON for both inland and Great Top: Feeding the fish in the show pond at Lakes waters.” the Wolf Lake State Fish Hatchery is just one Those species include highlight of a visit to that facility. Middle: steelhead trout, chinook walleye, northern Shana Ramsey teaches visitors about the salmon, pike, channel catfish, north“critters” at Wolf Lake. Bottom Left: Nature ern muskellunge and lake trails allow visitors to view a variety of wild- sturgeon. In fact, Wolf Lake life species on the grounds of the hatchery. is the only state hatchery where lake sturgeon is Bottom Right: Inside the hatchery, visitors raised, and lucky visitors can learn about the life cycle of the fish that might catch a glimpse of those enormous fish in the are raised there.

hatchery’s show pond. In any case, they will definitely see plenty of steelhead.

“Feeding the fish on our show pond is a must,” Ramsey said. “Everybody loves it, and everybody gets a free token to feed the fish a handful of fish food.

They are also welcome to buy tokens and feed them more if they want to.”

The hatchery also has a network of nature trails for visitors to use year-round from dawn to dusk. The trails wind around 11 earthen ponds, which range in size from two to 25 acres.

Birds and other wildlife can be seen from the trails, and there is even a birdviewing platform and benches for visitors to use.

In addition to the outdoor activities at Wolf Lake, the hatchery also has a Visitors Center, which was built in 1983. A sixyear renovation process was completed in 2008.

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SPOTLIGHT

'Love Letters' showcases unique storytelling style

By JILL McCAUGHAN jill.mccaughan @leaderpub.com

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UCHANAN— Opening on June 20 at the Tin Shop Theatre, “Love Letters” promises to provide audiences with an in-depth look into the evolving relationship between two characters: Melissa Gardner and Andrew Makepeace Ladd, III. As an epistolary play— one that tells its story through letters written by the two main characters— “Love Letters” takes an approach to storytelling that is not usually seen on stage.

In fact, the play was originally written by A.R. Gurney as a short story that he submitted to “The New Yorker.” However, as the author explains on his website, the magazine turned the story down, stating that they didn’t publish plays.

That misconception over the manuscript led to a trial staging of “Love Letters” at the New York Public Library in 1988, with Gurney playing opposite Holland Taylor. Since then, the play has become quite popular, even having been named a finalist for the 1990 Pulitzer Prize for Drama.

Now, audiences in southwest Michigan have the opportunity to view the play, which has starred such well-known actors as Christopher Reeves, Christopher Walken, Lynne Redgrave and Swoozi Kurtz in past performances.

In the Tin Shop production, playing Melissa will be Kris Behr, who has WOLF LAKE continued from page 2 There, one can learn about the history of Michigan fishing and fish planting in addition to learning about the various species of fish that make Michigan their home. Short, educational films are shown throughout the day as well.

The Visitors Center also has a small gift shop as well as number of live animals that folks can see when they visit, and if they come at the right time, visitors can watch their daily feedings.

“Our ‘Feeding Frenzy’ program takes place on

acted in a number of Tin Shop performances since she first began doing community theater in 1998.

“It’s a really well-written show,” Behr said.

“When I first heard about the play, I didn’t think I’d like it, but if people come with an open mind, I think pretty much anybody would enjoy it.”

Playing opposite Chuck Shore in the role of Andrew,

performance of a play that relies so heavily on the actors, rather than physical action or an elaborate set.

“In this production, Melissa is seated on the right side of the stage, and Andrew is on the left. They get up and pace occasionally,” explained Martha Branson-Banks, who is assisting with the production of the play. “The play doesn’t take a lot of stag-

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Chuck Shore and Kris Behr star as Andrew Ladd and Melissa Gardner in the Tin Shop’s production of “Love Letters.”

Behr noted that their long friendship offstage adds a great deal to the performance.

“We’ve known each other for so long, so we have great chemistry. We just know each other so well,” Behr said.

That type of chemistry onstage is critical for the weekdays at 12:30 p.m. during the summer. It takes about 10 to 15 minutes, and that’s when we feed all our critters, like our turtles and salamanders and so forth,” Ramsey said. “It’s great for younger kids who might not be able to handle the whole hatchery tour or for folks who just want to stop by for a few minutes.”

Beyond the activities that the fish hatchery offers on a daily basis, they also offer free instructional programs each week.

The first is the kids’ fishing program, “Hook, Line and Sinker.” Taking place on Fridays from 5 to

ing, but it relies a lot on the actors, and in this case, they’re wonderful.”

The story follows the relationship between the two characters from childhood into middle-age.

“They start out in second grade with this letter writing, and it continues all the way through 50-plus 7 p.m. and on Saturdays from 9 to 11 a.m., the program offers kids ages 3 to 16 a great opportunity to learn the basics of catch and release fishing. They can then try out their new skills at the hatchery.

“We supply all of the equipment, and no sign-up is required,” Ramsey noted.

The hatchery also offers a free archery program called “Arrows Away” on Thursdays, beginning at 4 p.m. and at 5:30 p.m.

“We offer a one-andone-half-hour archery program for ages 5 and up, and we get everything from novices to advanced archers,” Ramsey said.

years,” Behr explained. “It becomes clear that Melissa and Andrew are closer to each other as friends than they are to their spouses.”

Both Branson-Banks and Behr noted that the play deals with adult themes and is therefore not an appropriate show for children to attend.

“The last time it was done in Buchanan, nine years ago, there were some complaints about the bad language, so we’ve cleaned it up some,” Behr noted. “The female character is a little rough around the edges.”

Despite the changes in the original wording, as Branson-Banks pointed out, “It’s fairly much an adult play. There is the inference in the play that the characters had an affair at one time, but it is never discussed explicitly.”

That being said, organizers feel that adults in the audience will enjoy the critically-acclaimed play, which is being directed by Kelly Carlin.

“It’s a beautiful love story,” Branson-Banks said. “It has joyous moments, tragic moments, and funny moments.”

“Love Letters” will be performed at the Tin Shop Theatre, located at 121 S. Oak St., on June 20, 21, 22, 26, 27, 28 and 29. Thursday, Friday and Saturday evening performances will begin at 7:30 p.m., Saturday matinees will begin at 2:00 p.m., and Sunday matinees will begin at 4:00 p.m.

More information is available from the box office at (269) 695-6464 or from the website at www. tinshoptheatre.org.

“It’s mainly for kids, but we also get a few adults.”

As with the fishing program, all equipment for the archery program is provided, and no sign-up is required.

If you are looking for a fun, educational outdoor experience that is not too far from home, you may want to consider joining the nearly 30,000 visitors who make their way to Wolf Lake each year.

Wolf Lake State Fish Hatchery is located at 34270 County Road 652 in Mattawan, and they can be reached at (269)668-2876.

More information can also be found at www.michigan. gov/wolflakevc.

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“The book includes time- and money-saving tips on preparing parts of recipes in advance,” Kat said. “Restaurants do this to save money, and you can do it, too.”

In addition, many of the recipes include the same elements, such as mashed sweet potatoes, various tofu preparations, and a chimichurri sauce.

While all of the recipes are meatless, Kat recommends that omnivores give the recipes a try as well.

“A lot of people feel like vegan recipes won’t fill them up or that their husbands won’t like them,” Kat said. “I’m trying to

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T. JOSEPH—Do you love trying out the recipes featured in “Off the Water” columnist Kat Barry’s weekly column, “Kat’s Hot Talk?”

If so, then you’ll definitely want to make your way to Forever Books, located at 312 State St., in St. Joseph this weekend.

From 1 to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Kat will be signing copies of “The New Chicago Diner Cookbook,” which she coauthored with Chef Jo A. Kaucher and The Chicago Diner Crew.

Kat became involved with The Chicago Diner—a vegetarian staple in the Chicago cuisine scene for more than 30 years— when co-owners Mickey Hornick and Jo Kaucher decided to open a second location in 2012.

Although Kaucher had published the first “Chicago Diner Cookbook” in 2002, it had been a longtime dream of Kat’s to assemble a cookbook, so they collaborated with the diner’s staff to create a new collection of more than 100 vegan and vegetarian recipes.

“I acted as the product manager on the book,” Kat explained.

“We sat around and talked about what we wanted the book to be, and we compiled a list of our favorite dishes from the diner over the years. Then, we added other favorite recipes that we really wanted to include.”

After determining which recipes they would use, Jo, Kat, and the Chicago Diner crew enlisted the help of friends and other staff members to taste-test the recipes.

Then, Kat had to take recipes that were written to feed masses of people and scale them down to

make vegan food more accessible and show readers that they can make meals that their whole family will love. There’s something for everyone.”

One way that Kat plans to demonstrate that is by bringing along a selection of baked goods for visitors to sample at the book signing.

“I’m a local, so I’m excited to see some friendly faces,” Kat said. “The book-signing event will be kind of a ‘meet and greet.’

I’m really looking forward to it!”

If you can’t make it to the book signing, “The New Chicago Diner Cookbook” can be purchased at Forever Books, as well as from the restaurant’s website, www.veggiediner.com, and from Amazon.com.

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Fans of Kat Barry can have her sign a copy of “The New Chicago Diner Cookbook,” at Forever Books in St. Joseph on June 21.

a size that would be more appropriate to a home kitchen.

“We had to scale them down to feed four to six people, rather than a diner full of people,” Kat explained. “You’d think it just involved a mathematical equation, but it can be a tricky thing to do. Luckily, scaling down recipes just seems to be a random skill

that I have.”

Along with the recipes, the cookbook includes numerous full-color photographs by Del Nakamura.

It also presents other helpful information as well. For example, the introduction outlines the

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OWAGIAC — Applications for craft, community and business vendor booth space for Dowagiac’s oldest and largest summertime event, Summer in the City, are now available by contacting the Greater Dowagiac Chamber of Commerce at (269) 782.8212.

Headquartered in the central business district, Summer in the City features a new and roomier format for the expanded even, July 24-27.

According to Vickie Phillipson, Chamber of Commerce & DDA program director, rather than three days of sidewalk sales, there will be just two with the festival opening Thursday evening with special entertainment.

“Sidewalk sales, featuring the booths of commercial, non-profit and food vendors, along with our expanded line-up of

festival events, runs Friday and Saturday.

Also new this year, on Sunday, ACTION will present a community worship service and picnic.”

The Chamber’s oldest and largest summertime festival is truly a familyoriented event featuring 50 hours of entertainment and action sports, such as BMX demos and Steve’s Run. Registration is being taken for commercial, non-profit and food vendor booth space, which measures approximately 10-feet. Phillipson said this is a great opportunity for businesses and community organizations to take center stage, as they network with the community they serve. Booth space is $40 for the two-day sidewalk sale.

Applications are available by calling (269) 782.8212 or by e-mail at vphillipson@Dowagiac.org

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By JILL McCAUGHAN jill.mccaughan @leaderpub.com

T. JOSEPH—The next time you find yourself pressed for time and looking for a fast lunch in southtown St. Joe, why not step out of the fast-food franchise rut and give Ramona Bells Pizzeria a try?

Offering take-out and delivery service for sandwiches, salads and pasta along with pizza, Ramona Bells provides restaurant patrons with a whole new option for both lunch and dinner.

“Our sandwiches cost about the same as the fast food restaurants out there, we make them just as fast, and I would have to say that they taste better,” said Brad Hurlbutt, owner of the new restaurant.

Officially open for business on May 30, the restaurant celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on June 16. Wishing Hurlbutt success in his new venture were St. Joseph Mayor Michael Garey, as well as Dubelsa Mata, Margaret Adams and Patricia Flourry of the Women’s Business Center (WBC) at Cornerstone Alliance.

“When Brad came to visit us at Cornerstone, he was like, ‘I’m ready.

I have most of the equipment, and I want to do this now. Let’s expedite this process,’” said Dubelsa Mata, business developer at WBC. “So, we got him onto the State of Michigan

website and helped him research it.

He was like, ‘Next day, next day, next day,’ and he really surprised us.

He made it happen!”

Naming the restaurant after his daughter, Ramona Bell, who will be 4 years old this month,

Hurlbutt was anxious to get the restaurant going as quickly as possible.

“I know, for sure, he’s been working hard,” Mata said.

In order to jump-start his business, Hurlbutt is offering several different specials. For example, patrons can carry out a large, one-topping pizza for just $5.75. Another special includes four large, two-topping pizzas for $24.95.

Hurlbutt also takes a lot of pride in the freshness of the ingredients he uses to make his pizzas.

“We never use frozen cheese,” Hurlbutt said. “When cheese is frozen, it loses moisture, and then when it cooks, it tends to get a little chewier.”

In addition, Ramona Bells makes their own pizza dough daily.

“We do a traditional, hand-pressed crust,” Hurlbutt said. “Our pizza dough is made fresh every day.”

Hurlbutt is so clear on what he wants for his own pizzeria because he has worked for other pizzerias in the past, including Saylor’s Pizzeria and Pizza Hut. “This isn’t my first rodeo,” Hurlbutt said, “but this is my first rodeo by myself.”

Beyond his 13 years of experience in the pizza business, Hurlbutt has another element working in his favor: a convenient location at 2809 Niles Ave. As Mayor Garey noted, the former site of Capozio’s Pizza is “a historic location for great pizza.”

So far, the reception for Ramona Bells has been positive.

“We’ve been looking at reviews, and everybody has nothing but nice things to say about Brad,” Mata said.

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T. JOSEPH—Beginning Friday, the Box Factory for the Arts will be exhibiting the entries for the Michiana Annual Arts Competition, or the “MAAC Show” as it is fondly known.

A reception will be held on that evening from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., and at 6 p.m., awards will be presented to the winning artists. The event is free and open to the public.

“This is the twelfth year for this show, and every year it’s different,” said Ali Hansen, executive director of the Box Factory for the Arts. “Something must have happened over the winter because 50 percent of the entries came from people who are not regular faces. It makes it an exciting show!”

Hansen was thrilled to see the influx of new creative forces this spring as artists submitted their entries for the jurying process.

“We have new people, new styles, and new works of art. New pieces of sculpture, new executions, new eyes,” Hansen said.

“We really have a new way of seeing things with this show.”

The entries were judged by Norwood Viviano, who judged glass, sculpture and ceramics; Kathie Johnson, who judged watercolor and drawing/ pastels; Rob Gartzka, who judged painting and miscellanea; and Cat Crotchett, who judged photography.

One particularly interesting

entry included several major pieces of a chess set created with a 3-D printer.

“It’s pretty amazing,” Hansen said.

“You have to see it with your own eyes to believe it.”

Another piece that impressed Hansen was Kari Friestad’s painting, “Cell Phone Illumination.” That piece by the Berrien Springs-based painter won the award for Best Painting.

“The light for the painting comes from a cell phone,” Hansen explained. “It’s rather reminiscent of Caravaggio. It’s a fascinating, modern reinterpretation of the master’s work. Tradition was broken with this show!”

Mary Amador of Goshen, IN won the Best of Show Award for her piece entitled “By His Wounds.” She will receive a $1,000 award donated by the Berrien Community Foundation.

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Winners of the MAAC Awards include Richard Hellyer’s “Simply Known as ‘The Tree,’” for photography (TOP), Debra Eiswald’s “Marion May, Savannah, GA,” for drawing/pastel (above left), Mary Amador’s “By His Wounds” for Best of Show (above right), and Steven Hansen’s “Yellow Wonder Man,” for Ceramics (lower left).

Winners in the other categories will receive $200 each, including Steven Hansen of Berrien Springs, MI, who took first prize in Ceramics with “Yellow Wonder Man.” Debra Eiswald, of Constantine, MI, won Best Drawing/Pastel with “Marion May, Savannah, GA,” and Lauren Strach, of St. Joseph, MI won Best Miscellanea with “Hopscotch.”

Richard Hellyer, of Sawyer, MI won Best Photograph with “Simply Known as ‘The Tree,’” and Marcia Sindone, of La Porte, IN, won Best Sculpture with “Bachelor.” Barbara Balis, of Michigan City, IN took home first prize in Watercolor with” A Soul’s Journey.”

Finally, Benjamin Frank of Cassopolis, MI won the Young Artist Award with his

piece, “Godzilla.”

Honorable Mention Awards will go to Joseph Chomyn, Mary Amador, Cindy LaFerle, Harry Ahn, Darci Young, Sean Hottois and Joan Spohrer.

Curated by Cara Garnett, the show will remain on display in all three of the Box Factory’s galleries through Aug. 2, and nearly all of the pieces are for sale.

“It’s a great opportunity for a new collector to purchase an original piece of art,” Hansen said.

More information on this event is available by calling (269) 983-3688 or by visiting www.boxfactoryforthearts.org/exhibits.

Located at 1101 Broad St., the Box Factory’s galleries are open to the public on Mondays through Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and on Sundays from 1 to 4 p.m.

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'Artigras' arts festival returns

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EW BUFFALO— New Buffalo’s annual arts festival, Artigras, will be returning for its third year on the weekend of June 28-29, but visitors will be treated to an event that has a much more local flavor this year.

“This is our third annual art festival, and one of the things we’d seen in the first two years was that we wanted to focus more on our local and regional artists,” said Cathi Rogers, the recentlyappointed executive director of the New Buffalo Business Association.

“Since April, we’ve been looking at what we could do to promote local artisans,” Rogers said.

“Since we have such a large local art scene, we wanted to see 80 to 90 percent of the artists come from within a 30- to 40-mile radius of here.”

With that goal in mind, organizers put out a call to local artists.

“The goal was originally to get 40 artists, and now we are up to 61,” Rogers said.

“More than 95 percent are from the area, including St. Joe, Chesterton, Valparaiso, Michigan City, and a couple artists from South Bend.

Most of the artists are from here, or they have some connection to the Harbor Country area. A couple artists are from Chicago, but they also have homes here. The one coming from the furthest away is from Wisconsin.”

Some of the local artists who will be participating this year are Sawyer’s Fritz Olsen, specializing in sculpture; Stevensville’s Cathy Brown, specializing in jewelry; St. Josephbased Lake Michigan Wood Works; Union Pier’s Susan Henshaw, specializing in pastel drawings; and Bridgman’s Ronald Stec, a landscape painter.

Some of the participating regional artists include Don Brown of Naperville, IL, who specializes in oil paintings; Barbara Balis of Michigan City, IN, who specializes in 2-D mixed media; Fire Cut Glass from Monee, IL; and Hook

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The 2014 Artigras will focus provide visitors with the opportunity to view and purchase art from more than 60 local and regional artists.

Pottery Paper of La Porte, IN, specializing in ceramics and paper arts.

“We’ve got a nice representation of the region, which is what we wanted,” Rogers said.

While this re-focusing of the festival has lead to its being smaller in size than in years past—down from 131 artists last year—Rodgers is pleased with the outcome, and organizers have added a completely new aspect to the festival as well.

“Another caveat we had was that we wanted to promote the local galleries. So, we put together a map for a gallery tour this year, promoting about 20 local galleries in Harbor Country,” Rogers explained. “After the art fair, people can use the map to tour the various galleries in the eight towns of Harbor Country.”

Continuing the focus on local businesses, organizers decided to promote local eateries during the festival rather than bringing in outside food vendors as they have done in past years.

“We prefer to promote and

support our own local businesses,” Rogers explained.

“We have five restaurants and delis within a two-block radius of Whittaker St. We’ve talked to all of them, and they’ll be prepared for loads of people.”

With these modifications, the 2014 Artigras will be more closely aligned with the mission of the New Buffalo Business Association.

“It’s been an opportunity to reenergize and reorganize the festival so that it supports and promotes the local businesses and arts more,” Rogers said. “We really believe in our hearts that that’s what this business association should be about.”

The free festival will take place in downtown New Buffalo from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on both Saturday, June 28, and Sunday, June 29. More information is available at www.newbuffalo.org, and visitors can pick up maps for the Harbor Country gallery tour at the information booth that will be set up at the festival.

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T. JOSEPH—Visitors will be given the opportunity to experience life as it existed 65 million years ago with the new “Be The Dinosaur” Exhibit, which opened June 14 in the Lou and Warren Gast Traveling Exhibit Gallery at Curious Kids’ Discovery Zone in the Silver Beach Center.

Visitors will step into a virtual ecosystem that allows them to experience the world of the dinosaurs and see which plants were growing in the virtual ecosystem and what different dinosaurs ate.

“Be The Dinosaur” blends traditional exhibit elements with sophisticated computer simulation to create an experience like no other. There will also be fossils of Tyrannosaurus Rex in the field station and an opportunity to take a ride in the Dino Safari Jeep.

The virtual ecosystem featured in the exhibit is based on a specific fossil formation in Western North America and contains only the flora, fauna and rock formations that existed at that time. The digital dinosaurs in the exhibit actually “live” within their digital realm. They move about by virtue of digital skeletons and muscles that obey the laws of physics.

Each creature has its own requirements and limitations and fits into its ecosystem in a specific way. They virtual dinosaurs even give off digital “odors” that can be detected by other creatures.

The museum admission is $6 per person

for each Curious Kids’ location or $10 for joint admission to both museums on the same day. This includes all family programs.

Summer hours for Curious Kids’ Museum on the Bluff, located at 415 Lake Blvd. in St. Joseph, MI are: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday thru Saturday, and 12 to 5 p.m. Sunday.

Members and those under the age of one year are free.

Beginning June 14th, Summer hours for Curious Kids’ Discovery Zone, located at 333 Broad Street in the Silver Beach Center in St. Joseph, MI are: Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and from 12 to 5 p.m. on Sunday.

Members and those under the age of three years are admitted for free.

Curious Kids’ Museum is a nonprofit organization.

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Calling all Vikings Graduates Class of 1974 or older

VIKINGS 40 PLUS GATHERING June 21, noon-8pm

Niles Riverfront Park Sixth Generation Band 6-8pm Raffles & Food Concessions OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

VENDORS WELCOME

Inviting Farmers, Crafters, Small Businesses, & Independent Consultants to join our Shop Local initiative!

Mention this ad for a BOGO FREE Vendor Space Special!

Call Brook @269-927-4467 today for details.

WRONGLY DENIED SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY BENEFITS?

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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 Kenneth Smith, Inc. Truck Drivers Pulling Dump Trailers Wanted

DRIVERS NEEDED:

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NOW HIRING REALTORS

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

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Manufactured Homes

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P.D.K. Firearm Instruction Concealed Pistol License Classes. Next Class Sat. June 21st, 8a-5p. Contact Paul: 269-462-2584 or Kelly:269-783-6570 pdkfirearms.com

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Apartments Available $565/month (269)684-4500 tanglewood-niles.com

Channel Front Brick Ranch Call or Text Chris Moore (269)362-5665 Freedom Realty (269)687-8484

HOUSE FOR SALE

FAMILY HOME, $686/MO!

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

Many updates!

Central air, Skylights Buchanan, 269-695-3119

HOMES FOR SALE IN DECATUR

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

RIVER OAK APTS

1729 Oak St., Niles (269)687-8340 2 Bedrooms Heat, Water, Hot Water & Trash All Paid www.coreleases.com

For Rent 418 LOVELY 3 BEDROOM

completely remodeled home in the city of Niles, central air $875/month plus security deposit, excellent credit & references, no section 8 (269)621-4724 or (269)684-5516

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

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

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

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

WHETHER BUYING OR SELLING

3 Bed, 2 bath homes ready to be moved into. Lease Options at starting at $621 per month (includes lot rent, insurance, water, trash) Call 269-423-7024 or visit www.phelpscommunity.com to view pictures

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

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

Integrity Real Estate Professionals Houses for Sale 500 would love the opportunity to Antiques 600 serve you. Call any of our 2 STORY HOUSE Elderly Care 307 for professional ALLEGAN ANTIQUE 3 bedroom, 2 car detached agents KARE SERVICES garage, utility basement. service you expect and deMARKET Compassionate Home serve.

Call (269)683-2940 Sunday, June 29 Care Services 269-684-5030 8am to 4pm 4 BEDROOM RANCH (269)684-1984 Integrity Real Estate 400 Exhibitors in Edwardsburg School (574)292-2900 Professionals Rain or Shine District.

Built in 2007.

Open email:KKaidanRay@aol.com Located at the Fairgrounds, concept. 2 full baths, 2 half www.KAREService.com right in Allegan, Michigan baths.

Full finished $4.00 Admission. No Pets LET ME TAKE basement. 3 car garage.

PICKERS PARADISE CARE OF YOU $299,900 Experienced single lady Matt and Tonia Petruska ANTIQUE MALL would love to take care of an (269) 663-2285 Huge Selection Of Treasures elderly lady or man who is in tonia.petruska@yahoo.com 2809 U.S. 33-M51 South, NEED of help with House Niles (269)683-6644 Cleaning and Cooking (St. 10:00am - 5:00pm Daily Joseph area). Willing to exchange room, board, and Collectibles 602 small pay for my services.

HUGE JAZZ & Single mom looking for a I'm loving, faithful to the CLASSICAL LP/VINYL Lord, and willing to give you home or a 1st time buyer?

Call Mike at my best!

COLLECTION (269)470-2995 Call Dee at 269-635-2173 (269)782-2727

Cemetery Lots 617 CEMETERY LOT

Niles, Mission Hills Memorial Gardens. Deed to Beautiful Psalms, Lot/Vault & Setting, Bronze marker. $2900. Savings of $690.

Asking Call Robbie (317) 435-2017

Consignment

625

Turn your Closet into

CASH

Kids' clothing: newborn to teen, Baby gear & furniture, Maternitywear Accepting Spring & Summer wear Call for appointment.

Who kNew Consignment 269-782-9800 We are open Mon. - Sat. 10am-5pm, so you can replace the winter clothes your kids are outgrowing

Good Things to 636 Eat FREEZER BEEF

non GMO's, no hormones, vacuumed pack. (269)3620993

Things to Do 637 CASS DISTRICT LIBRARY http://cass.lib.mi.us (269)445-3400 Check out our online services: Freegal, Learn4Life, and more! Call for more info.

Household Merchandise FOR SALE

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We buy, repair & clean up used appliances, refrigerators, washers, dryers, gas & electric ranges.

Geiger Refrigeration Service 841 Carberry Rd. Niles (269)687-8639 9am-5pm

HUGE SALE AT

BILL'S USED APPLIANCES Hours: Mon-Fri. 10a-5pm Sat. 10a-3pm Closed Sunday 2559 S. 11th St. Niles (269) 340-5952

Merchandise for 643 Sale YOUR E-CIG EXPERTS

Vaporizers & e-hookah Over 50 liquid flavors.

US 31 Tobacco 50552 US 31 N, South Bend (574) 271-0333

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CLASSIFIEDs Garage-Yard 669 Sales 3 GENERATION ESTATE SALE

June 19, 20 & 21, 2-7pm 3409 N. 5th St. (M51 N.), Niles, MI See us at estatesales.net For questions call (269)782-5517 Cassopolis/Diamond Lake 49031 - 21140 Carlton Ave.

LIVING ESTATE SALE

Fri., June 20, 9-4 & Sat., June 21, 9-2 Yard & garden decor, lots of tools, many collections of smalls, some vintage.

Questions (574)220-1585

INDOOR YARD SALE

New things in every week at the old Martin's Auction House 6525 M-139 (Old US31) Berrien Springs, MI 10:00am-5:00pm EVERY Thursday, Friday & Saturday

Wanted to Buy 672 10 FT. CULTIMULCHER

(269)208-9843

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 AQUARIUM

100-150 gallon. Ask for Ed (269)695-5818

WE WILL BUY

Plumbing Service

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Sewer Rodding• Drain Cleaning• Internal InspectionLocating• Sewer Replacement-Repair Licensed, Bonded, Insured.

(269)228-0496

Lawn Service 721 GARDENING WITH INTEGRITY, LLC

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

Landscaping 724 PEMBERTON LANDSCAPING Spring Clean up, Mowing, Fertilization, Shrub Trimming, all Yard Maint. needed, Residential and Commercial. Licensed and Insured.

Call 574-876-1127

Tree Service 725 C & S MARSH TREE SERVICE

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

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

DAN'S TREE SERVICE

your junk car. We haul for Excellent Cleanup, Insured. free. Paying up to $1500 Free Estimates. Visa/MC. cash. Please call anytime (574)361-9747 269-687-8098

Home Improve700 ment #1 GUTTERS

We do seamless gutters.

Free estimates, call (269)782-0401

FRYMAN'S SEAMLESS GUTTERS & SIDING FRYMAN’S ROOFING

Your home exterior experts.

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

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

JDS HOME IMPROVEMENT

THE CUTTING EDGE PRO TREE CARE

Complete Tree Service SAME DAY ESTIMATES Insured, Competitive Rates.

269-687-4972

Pool Service 727 SWIMMING POOL LINERS & REPAIRS

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

Paving Service 739 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

Repairs, Replacement, New HOPPER EXCAVATING Small Jobs welcome.

"Have Gravel Will Travel" Licensed/Insured. Call John Driveway, stone, slag, re(269)445-7005

MK CONSTRUCTION

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

Contact Michael N. Knepple (269)476-9777

cycled concrete, asphalt, top soil, sand & fill. (269)7821744/(269)783-1744

Recycling Service

743

CA$H 4 JUNKERS

MR. MAINTENANCE FREE ESTIMATES

Roofing, Siding & Windows, Light Hauling & Spring Clean-Ups, No Inside or Turn that Junker in your yard to cash in your hand Outside job too big or small.

801 Carberry Rd, Niles Low affordable rates.

269-687-5865 (269)591-1403

Misc. Services 747 A 2 Z SALVAGE & JUNK REMOVAL We do all the Loading, Hauling & Clean up Commercial/Residential/ Industrial •Rental Clean Outs •Storage Units, Decks •Property Cleanup •Construction Debris •Farms/Barns •Concrete/Asphalt Removal Demolition Service Available 7 days a week (269)213-1746 Like us on Facebook www.facebook/ A2zrecycling.com

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

CASPER MASONRY

Brick/ Block/Stone. Custom & Insurance work. Insured & Bonded. (574)298-3520

COMPLETE CONCRETE

Painting Service

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Cleaning Service

757

(269)683-8389.

Cell (269)340-4233 Topsoil•Stone•Etc.

GLEN'S HAULING & GARDEN TILLING (269)683-8389.

Cell (269)340-4233 Topsoil•Stone•Etc.

JOE'S DUMP TRUCK

Sand, Gravel, Top Soil, R/C Concrete & Asphalt, Bush Hogging, Land Clearing.

(269)635-1143. joelowery1@gmail.com joesdumptruck.webs.com "Integrity - Teach it by example"

KLIMEK ENTERPRISES

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

Affordable Pricing, Licensed & Insured. (269)684-6290 or (269)470-4097.

WHAT'S HAPPENING?

Submit calendar events to Jill McCaughan, feature writer, by email at jill.mccaughan@leaderpub.com or offthewater J.M. HUNT @leaderpub.com or visit ENTERPRISES, LLC Painting & Drywall. Insured. the Leader Publications Free Estimates.

Family office at 217 N. Fourth Owned & Operated for Over Street, Niles.

50 years. 269-683-4442.

RICK'S POWER WASHING RVs, homes, decks, farm equip. & boat docks. 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

809 From start to finish. Horses-Livestock Stamped, flat & dirt work.

HORSES FOR SALE Insured (269)663-8091 All black 14 yr. old mare 15 hand quarter horse with bold CONCRETE SERVICES ruler bloodlines $4,200. 11 Driveways, Patios, Side- yr. old mare Palo. paint 14 walks, and Room Additions. hand safe with kids $2,100.

15 years experience. Call Jay Tri color paint 8 yr. old filly 269-635-4393. needs to be finished out $1,800. (574)276-2197 or GLEN'S HAULING & can be seen day of sale.

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Motorcycles & 915 ATV’’s McDaniel's Harley-Davidson

Stop in to check out the Dyna Low Rider & Sportster SuperLow 1200T. 1910 Lincolnway East, South Bend (574) 289-6650 or shop www.mcdanielsharleydavidson.com

RVs, Campers, 921 Trailers 1979 CHEVY JAYCO MOTOR HOME

22 ft., all restored, new top air, new interior, shower tub, self-contained, new paint job, new tires & brakes, all fluids & serviced, engine MICHIANA MASONRY 400 small block. Asking & CONSTRUCTION $3,200 or best offer. Call All your Masonry needs! (269)687-8221

June 19-20

The Berrien County Sheriff’s Department will host a two-day kids’ camp is filled with fun activities including fire safety, bike safety, first aid, cyber safety as well as police, fire and ambulance demonstrations.

Cost is $30 per youth for 4th and 5th graders. Snacks, lunch and a T-shirt will be provided. Registration is due by June 14.

June 20

The Brit Floyd Discovery world tour, “The world’s greatest Pink Floyd show,” will perform at the Morris Performing Arts Center at 8 p.m. Tickets are $25, $30, $35 and $40 and are on sale Friday, May 2, at the Morris Box Office, by phone at (574) 235-9190 or 800537-6415, or online at www.MorrisCenter.org.

Interest! No Credit Checks!

7979 Deans Hill Rd Berrien POND LINERS Center, MI 49102 EPDM Rubber, Any size (269) 461- 4197 Lowest Prices, FREE Delivery, Huge Inventory, TRM Enterprises, South Bend.

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

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The Michiana Chapter of the Institute of Management Accountants will have their annual student conference at the Waterford Estates Lodge, 52890 SR 933 North, South Bend, Ind. from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The cost is $35 for students and $50 for Professionals. The fee includes: all conference materials, breakfast, lunch, and six educational sessions.

Please remit payment by check made payable to IMA Michiana Chapter and mail to Brenda Engel, 1500 Echo Valley Drive, Niles, MI 49120.

For more Information about the conference please contact: Brenda Engel, IMA Michiana Chapter Conference Coordinator (269) 845-6691 E-mail: bbengel1@comcast.net.

June 20-22

The 2014 Four Winds Invitational will be held at Blackthorn Golf Club in South Bend, Ind..

Proceeds from the invitational will be donated to Memorial Children’s Hospital. Visit www.fourwindsinvitational.com for more info.

South Pacific: In Concert performs one weekend only, June 20-22 at the Bendix Theater at CentuChimney Cleaning. Insured & Bonded. Senior discounts . Autos for Sale 945 ry Center, 100 S. St. Joseph St. in South Bend.

(269)362-1566 NEED A CAR NOW? Tickets are $25. PerforWELL WE HAVE THE ONE MIDWEST ROOFING mance times are 7:30 JUST FOR YOU!!!!

Family owned since 1984.

New Arrivals at p.m. Friday and Saturday Lifetime Warranty Shingles Scarlett Auto Sales! and Sunday at 2 p.m. To Flat Roofs & Gutter Covers.

Loaded 2010 Hyundai purchase tickets or for Call (269)684-7199 Elantras more information please Low Miles! you can't beat POLE BARNS & that! COLD A/C RUNS GREAT call the SBCT Box Office at (574) 234-1112 or onGARAGES Tax , Title and fees are your

BY NIEBOER down payment $275/mo No line at sbct.org.

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and dinner, live and silent auctions, and dancing.

The silent auction will offer one-of-a-kind planted containers, and among the quality live auction items is a trip for two to Machu Picchu, Peru.

Save the date and visit www.fernwoodbotanical. org. for further details.

The ninth Annual Lake Michigan Shore Wine Festival will be from 1 to 10 p.m. at Weko Beach, I-94 Exit 16, Bridgman.

Admission is $15 per person (includes a souvenir wine tasting glass) and free for children 12 years and under. Wine tasting tickets are $1 (visitors will need 5-7 tickets per glass). Advance admission tickets are available for $10 at Harding’s Friendly Market in Bridgman or at www.ticketweb.com. Get all the details at (269) 925-6301 or on the festival’s Facebook page.

The Lake Effect Jazz Big Band will perform at The Box Factory for the Arts, 1101 Broad Street in St. Joseph at 7:30 p.m. The band is now in its 14th year of bringing a unique June 21 blend of traditional big band and contemporary jazz arrangements to the summer venues of MichiFernwood’s Annual Gar- gan’s beautiful southden Party. Enjoy music west region. Tickets,

available online at www. boxfactoryforthearts.org/ calendar/#lakeeffect with PayPal or at the door, are $10 adults, $8 students and seniors.

Children under 12 are free when accompanied by an adult.

Beer and wine will be available for this concert.

Beckie Menzie and Tom Michael will sing “Music as Seen on TV” at the Acorn Theatre, Three Oaks, at 8 p.m. Tickets are $25.

In their brand new 2014 show “Music-As Seen on TV”, the award-winning duo Beckie Menzie and Tom Michael explore how the medium of television has delivered some of the most memorable musical moments right into our homes. From variety and talk shows, celebrity TV specials, American Bandstand to American Idol.

June 21- 22

The 47th Leeper Park Art Fair will be June 21-22 on the grounds of Luther Park, near the St. Joseph River in downtown South Bend. We will feature 120 artists from all over the coutnry. Food vendors will be available both days and light jazz will be presented throughout the fair. For more information, call (574) 272-8598 or visit www.leeperparkfair.org.

Join Richard Hunt, creator of And You, Seas located on the St. Joseph pier and the 2009 recipient of a Lifetime Achievement Award in Sculpture, for an intimate studio tour. Participants will also be the first to learn the winners of the KAC’s Biennial Sculpture Invitational’s Purchase Award and Best of Show Award.

Attendees will meet at Hunt’s studio, 258 Territorial Road in the Benton Harbor Arts District, and tour in small groups. The event is free and open to the public. RSVP at (269) 983-0271 June 22

Enjoy free comedy shows every Sunday in June at It’s Vegas Baby! from 7-9 p.m. at Blue Chip Casino,

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Hotel & Spa, Michigan City, Indiana. It’s Vegas Baby! is a Vegas-themed restaurant and bar. Sunday, June 22 features Jimmy McHugh with comic Vince Maranto.

McHugh has had a 25year comedy career, and has been seen on Comedy Central, HBO, MTV and ESPN.

The Acorn Theatre will present “Stonewater Rapture” at 7 p.m. Tickets are $20.

June 23-26

At Curious Kids Museum’s super hero camp, campers will use their creativity to originate scenarios and superheroes to help save the world. Children will have fun with these fictional heroes. Campers will also get a chance to ask “real” heroes what compelled them to live a life of service to the world as needed to save the day. Meet a policeman, firefighter, doctor and a coast guard rescue person to find out what makes them real heroes.

Curiosity Camps take place each week Monday through Thursday, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Costs are $75 for members and $95 for non-members.

June 23-27

Curious Kids Museum will host a “Hooked on Fishing” week of summer camp from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Cost is $150 for members and $170 for non-members. Campers will learn the basics of fishing and enjoy the great outdoors while learning about fish habitats, marine biology and anatomy. This week will conclude with “fish telling stories” and a fish fry on Friday for the campers.

The Museum will provide life jackets for campers.

ALL campers will wear a life jacket at all times when near the water.

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WHAT'S HAPPENING? Benton Harbor (next to Big Lots). Current and June 28-29 retired federal employees, spouses and friends are welcome. For more info, call Jean Rowe (269) ARTigras: Fine art fes782-2769 or email jean- tival with over 120 artrowe70@comcast.net ists. A juried fair with prices ranging from $20 up. Downtown New Buffalo, MI. Free admission. www.newbuffalo.org The garden of landscape designer Stan Beikman, June 29 will be featured at the Tuesday, June 24 meeting at 10:00 a.m. meeting of the River Valley Gar- Enjoy free comedy den Club. Beikmann was shows every Sunday in director at Fernwood be- June at It’s Vegas Baby! fore retirement and now from 7-9 p.m. at Blue teaches landscape design Chip Casino, Hotel & at Andrews University. His Spa, Michigan City, Indihome and expansive gar- ana. It’s Vegas Baby! is den are near Fernwood a Vegas-themed restauand the club will head to rant and bar. June 29, Fernwood for lunch follow- Comedian Pat McGann, ing the tour. Guests are a veteran guest on Chialways welcome to attend. cago talk and sports radio and TV, appears with June 26 standup comic James Fritz. All shows are hosted by Mike Toomey, a comedy club veteran The Southwest Michi- who appears daily on gan Landlords Associa- the WGN-TV Chicago tion will host a meeting Morning Show. from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Law Enforcement July 1-6 Complex, 1600 Silverbrook, in Niles. Please note that all of our meeting are open to anyone Independence Celebrathat would like to attend. tion, New Buffalo, MichiCommunity members do gan. Week is filled with not have to be a member surfing demos, sand to attend our meetings. castles, outdoor movies, symphony orchestra June 26-29 concert and fireworks!

All events are free admission. www.newbuffalo.org.

Berrien Springs/Eau Claire will host villageJuly 3 wide yard sales June 26 – 29. Listings can be found at villageofberriensprings. com and eauclairemi.com This year, the Four Flags the week of the sales.

Chamber of Commerce is planning an entire June 28 evening of family fun at the 29th Annual Fireworks Display and Open Stage Fun Fest at the The New Town Cryers Four Flags Area Apple will celebrate 50 years of Festival Fairgrounds, performance with a spe- 1740 Lake St., in Niles. cial Golden Jubilee Con- New activities include cert at the Box Factory live music, kiddie bounce for the Arts, 1101 Broad houses, more vendors, St., St. Joseph on Sat- craft projects for children urday at 7:30 p.m. Tom and games. The fun beMeldrim and Terry Mor- gins at 6 p.m. Donations lock are instrumentalists, are encouraged to help songwriters, and vocal- continue the event in the ists who were part of the future. original Town Cryers.

Tickets are available onJuly 3-4 line with PayPal at www. boxfactoryforthearts.org/ calendar/#cryers or at the door, and are $10 for The Southwest Michigan general admission; $8 Symphony Orchestra for students and seniors; will present its two anchildren 12 and under nual Independence Day are admitted for free. beach concerts starting

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at 8:30 p.m. July 3 at Lions Pavilion Park in New Buffalo, followed by a performance at Shadowland Pavilion in St. Joseph at 9 p.m. on July 4. Each concert will conclude with a finale including a fireworks display accompanying the symphony. The July 3rd New Buffalo concert is free to the public, while tickets to the July 4th St. Joseph concert start at $15. Doors open at 6 p.m.

July 4

Lakeside Michigan has planned a new 4th of July parade for 2014. The parade starts at noon, Michigan time, at the lake end of Pier Street in Lakeside. Marchers should just show up and they will be welcomed to be a part of the parade.

Parade participants can walk, pull wagons or ride bicycles, but motorized vehilces are not permitted.

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Award Winning Photographer Susan K. Johnston’s “Nature’s Palette” will be on display at Tabula Rasa Gallery, 8918 First St., Baroda from July 4 through the 27. he artist’s reception will be from 3 to 5 p.m. on July 19th. Photos in this exhibit showcase Southwest Michigan food, flowers and the Lake. The gallery open Friday through Sunday from 12-5, or call (269) 422-2642 for appointment.

July 5

The Box Factory for the Arts will host The Duo Project with guitarists David Youngman and Derek Brown. The concert begins at 7:30 p.m.

Ticket prices are $10 general admission; $8 students and seniors; children 12 and under free.

July 6

There will be an all-youcan-eat pancake breakfast from 7 a.m. to noon at the Indian Lake Volunteer Fire Department,

Shopping

Sports

Camping

Summer

33104 M62 West, Dowagiac. Adults are $6 and children half-price.

Carry-out will available.

Volunteers will be selling luminaries, and fire department equipment will be open for viewing. Info: Carol Goodell, (269) 782-5673, or Jean Rowe, (269) 782-2769.

July 7-11

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Curious Kids Museum will host a five-day day camp entitled “Reaching For The Stars” for children ages 7 to 12.

Campers will explore universe as they plunge into astronomy. They will spend time identifying these same constellations and their functions that serve people, as well as learn how to use star maps to find constellations in the planetarium sky, and ultimately in the real night sky. Cost is $150 for members and $170 for nonmembers.

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Celebrating 50 years

New Town Cryers take stage at Box Factory

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T. JOSEPH—The New Town Cryers will celebrate 50 years of performance with a special Golden Jubilee Concert at the Box Factory for the Arts, 1101 Broad St., St. Joseph, MI on Saturday, June 28, at 7:30 pm.

Tom Meldrim and Terry Morlock are instrumentalists, songwriters, and vocalists who were part of the original Town Cryers.

Tickets, available online with PayPal at www.boxf a c t o r y f o r t h e a r t s . o rg / calendar/#cryers or at the door, are $10 general admission; $8 students and seniors; children 12 and under admitted free.

The original Town Cryers performed extensively in the Midwest during the folk revival of the 1960’s at many of the regional venues including the House of David in Benton Harbor, the band shell in St. Joseph, the Side Door nightclub in Kalamazoo, the Sleepy Hollow Barn Theater and Fidelman’s Resort in South Haven, Smallbone’s Resort at Sisters Lakes, Pennelwood Resort near Berrien Springs and the Potawatomi Inn at Pokagan State Park, Lake James, IN. They also appreared at regional and state fairs, festivals and music competitions.

In the intervening years, Tom and Terry have performed on the East Coast and regularly appear together and with other artists. Reaching back through the years they have recreated many of the folk songs they featured all those years ago just for their Box Factory concert.

During intermission, there will be a cake cutting ceremony to celebrate the folk scene in West Michigan in the 1960’s and today.

For more on this and other Box Factory events, visit the Box online at www.boxfactoryforthearts. org or be a Friend on Facebook.

Junior Players present 'The Crucible'

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T. JOSEPH—June 13, 2014 – The Twin City Junior Players (TCjP) announces the final mainstage production of the 2013-2014 season, the Tony Award winning drama The Crucible by Arthur Miller, directed by Christy Sloan and Lloyd Bolick.

The story focuses upon a young farmer, his wife and a young servant girl who maliciously causes the wife’s arrest for witchcraft.

The farmer brings the girl to court to admit the lie—and it is here that the monstrous course of bigotry and deceit is terrifyingly depicted. The farmer, instead of saving his wife, finds himself also accused of witchcraft and ultimately condemned with a host of others.

With the goal of encouraging participation in community theater by local youth, the cast of each TCjP production includes students in grades 6-12. The cast of The Crucible

includes Nicholas Ferragut as Reverend Samuel Parris, Tabitha Hoskins as Tituba, Samantha Hulen as Abigail Williams, Katie Preston as SusannaWalcott, Laura Simmons as Ann Putnam, Noah Yardley as Thomas Putnam, Natalie Smiy as Betty Parris, Grace LaManna as Mercy Lewis, Julia Spiegel as Mary Warren, Sam Johnson as John Proctor, Jonah Yardley as Giles Corey, Eliza Davis as Rebecca Nurse, Bryce McNeil as Reverend John Hale, McKenna Coskie as Elizabeth Proctor, Natalie Carow as Francis Nurse, Brittany Yack as Ezekiel Cheever, Skyler Scott as George Herrick/John Willard, Lindsey Ludensas Judge John Hathorne, Kathleen Driscoll as Deputy Governor Thomas Danforth, Darien Scott as Sarah Good and Farah McNeil as Hopkins.

Performance dates are July 11-13 and 18-20. The

Manager Peggy Harrington, Student Stage Manager Ariel Higgins, Tech Crew Members Andrew Klem, Eric Poplawski and Nick Reitz, Properties Manager Patrick Hill, Set Design and Construction Erin Bennett, Production Manager Kraig Kirkdorfer and Costumers Melanie Green and Tammy Green.

Crucible is presented in cooperation with Dramatists Play Service, Inc. This production is sponsored by

All Seats Reserved Tickets will be $15 for adults, $12 for seniors and $7 for children (12 and under). Group rates are also available. All seats are reserved. Reservations can be made by calling the TCP box office at 269-429-0400.

TCP is also offering online ticket purchases for the first time at twincityplayers.org.

Performance times are 8 PM for Friday and Saturday evening performances and 4 Chemical Bank.

PM for Sunday matinees.

Assisting Sloan and All performances take place Bolick are student director at the Twin City Players Carolyn Sacha, Stage Playhouse located at 600

West Glenlord Road in St. Joseph.

Opening Night Afterglow Reception On opening night, join cast and crew after the show for an Afterglow reception featuring refreshments generously provided by Afterglow partners, Lemon Creek Winery and Panera Bread.

About Twin City Players Formed in 1932, Twin City Players is one of the oldest, continuously operating community theaters in Michigan. It is a volunteer based nonprofit organization that offers quality live theatre to the communities of southwest Michigan.

The TCP Playhouse is located at 600 West Glenlord Road, St. Joseph, MI. New members are always welcome. For more information about TCP, call 269-429-0400 or visit us at twincityplayers.org.