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A party on the island Mishawaka festival brings community together

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By ALLIE WILSON allie.wilson@leaderpub.com

ISHAWAKA, Ind. — Other than hanging out at bars and clubs, it may seem like there are not a lot of options for the 21 and up crowd, some members of the Mishawaka community say. To remedy this, the Mishawaka Business Association hosts the Kamm Island fest every year.

“Everyone says it’s kinda like a reunion, like a community reunion. You just go out and relax with everyone,” said Amber Kennedy, executive director of the MBA. The 13th annual Kamm Island Fest will be from 5 to 9:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 30. Tickets are $5 and can be purchased in advance at the City of Mishawaka Clerk’s Office, at the MBA office or at the gate.

The festival will have art and vintage car and bike shows, as well as bands and food.

“It’s growing every year. It used to be just a band and some food, and then they added the art and car shows.

That’s just growing like crazy. It grows every year,” Kennedy said. “I think there is something for everyone at this event.

And the food is just fabulous. It’s local.”

This 21 and up event began to bring people in the community together.

The band Blammo will play at the event once again, as well as The Sandbar Bums and Caledonia Kilty Pipe Band.

Food from local restaurants like Bonnie Doon Drive-In, Lincolnway Café, Morgan’s LBD Tavern, Smith’s Downtown, Treehouse Shinebar, The Upper Crust and others will be available at the Taste of Mishawaka.

“It’s a fun night out,” Kennedy said.

As more and more retail shops left the downtown area, the city decided to switch gears and try to bring people back for the restaurants.

“This was started to help restaurants on a slow night.

To get people out and involved in the community,” Kennedy said. “The other huge draw is Kamm Island itself. It’s fantastic, a nice little place. It’s just a wonderful atmosphere for all of the festivities going on.”

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A night at the opera

Twin City Players hosting fundraiser, festival

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T. JOSEPH, Mich. — The Twin City Players will host an evening of classical voice and piano performance this month. A Night at the Opera: A Fundraising Concert will support the inaugural Twin Cities Theatre Festival with all proceeds benefiting the event.

Lovers of classical music and opera will enjoy classical opera solos, duets and quartets. The concert will feature numbers from some of the world’s mostloved operas, including “La Boheme,” “Rigoletto,” “Barber of Seville,” “The Pearl Fishers,” “Turandot” and many more.

The fundraising concert is headlined by tenor Paul Mow (New York City Opera, Florida Grand Opera, Glimmerglass) and joined by baritone Jonathan Beyer (Metropolitan Opera, Dallas Opera, Munich Philharmonia) and soprano Sarah Gartshore (Santa Fe Opera, Chamber Opera Chicago).

Accompanying them on piano will be Teresa Kang of Chicago, Illinois.

The event will also feature performances by Lorie Kraus (mezzo-soprano), Kacie Mercer (soprano), Madeline Schrock (soprano) and Anthony Tibbitts (tenor).

Tickets will be $35 in advance and $40 at the door. Reservations can be made online at twincityplayers.org or by calling the TCP Box Office at (269) 429-0400. The concert start time is 7 p.m.

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by Bruce Norris 7:30 p.m. Aug. 26 A staged reading Borrowing elements from Lorraine Hansberry’s A Raisin in the Sun, Bruce Norris’ Pulitzer Prizewinning play explores race relations and gentrification in the changing face of a Chicago neighborhood.

• “Next to Normal” with music by Tom Kitt; book and lyrics by Brian Yorkey Aug 27, 2016 at 7:30 p.m.

A local revival of this rock musical whose story concerns a mother who struggles with worsening bipolar disorder and the effect that her illness and the attempts to alleviate it have on her family.

concert will take place at The Heritage Cultural Center and Museum at 601 Main St. in St. Joseph.

With support of A Night at the Opera: A Fundraising Concert and local spon-

sors, the first annual Twin Cities Theatre Festival will take place Aug. 26, 27 and 28 at The Oak Room at the Citadel in the Benton Harbor Arts District.

The event will feature performances of:

• “To Kill a Mockingbird,” based on the novel by Harper Lee; dramatized

by Christopher Sergel 4 p.m. Aug. 28 In this revival of the local TCP production, Atticus Finch is a lawyer in the fictional town of Maycomb, a racially divided Alabama town, set in the early 1930s. Finch defends a young black man on trial, accused of atrocities towards a white woman.

How will the trial turn out—and will it effect changes in racial attitudes in Maycomb?

The Twin Cities Theatre Festival is presented by the Twin City Players and sponsored by the New Territory Arts Association and the Lake Michigan College Performing Arts department. Business and organizations interested in

sponsoring the event may contact TCP Business Manager Kim Kidd at TCPBoxOffice@gmail. com.

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June 28 The National Active & Retired Federal Employees Association, SW Michigan Chapter, will hold its monthly meeting at 5 p.m. Tuesday, June 28, at the Super Buffet in Benton Harbor (next to Big Lots). All retired and current federal employees, friends and family are welcome. For information, call Jean Rowe at (269) 782-2769 or email her at jeanrowe70@comcast.net.

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The Cass District Library, located at 319 M-62, will host the geneology and the underground railroad program at 6:30 p.m. July 6. The program is presented by Caryn Adler and will describe one family’s journey from it’s pre-Civil War southern roots to twentieth century Cass County, using tools readily available to genealogists.

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ong time listeners of the Avett Brothers are familiar with the continually evolving sound of the folk rock band, both in recording and on stage.

Growing from the original line-up of Seth Avett, Scott Avett and Bob Crawford playing homegrown Americana, they have expanded through the years to incorporate rock, pop, and orchestral sounds, playing with the energy of a punk band and the heart of storytellers. Live shows now consist of seven players, filling performance venues with a contagious vigor no listener can resist and leaving audiences singing, dancing, and crying both tears of sadness and of joy.

Their upcoming release, “True Sadness,” is their most unique album and the latest example of the band’s constant maturation. It is a journey through sounds previously visited in past albums and unification of elements new and old.

The first single and energetic opener, “Ain’t No Man,” is a soulful singalong with catchy percussion. The listener finds it difficult to resist clapping their hands and joining in on the chorus before the track’s end. “Mama, I Don’t Believe,” opens with a harmonica reminiscent of The Refreshments or Springsteen. The sweeping strings are a callback to the album “I And Love And You,” and the full sound that came out of the addition of cellist Joe Kwon to the band. It’s with “No Hard Feelings” that we get into the deep of the album, a journey that takes us through feelings both personal and far-reaching. In light of events in Orlando,

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“With no hard feelings...lord knows they haven’t done much good for anyone.”

The final lyrics of the song, “I have no enemies,” repeated over and over, are a lesson for us all in our reactions to the difficulties around us.

The album continues in stride, exploring traditional music with banjo, fiddle, and tambourine, before spinning us around with technological rhythms and percussion. By the time we’ve reached the second single, “Satan Pulls the Strings,” we have experienced the most prominent merging of sounds, with visits from the Hammond B3 organ and the electric violin.

The album’s title track makes use of one of my favorite Avett Brother tricks, carrying us along lyrically to a particular emotional space, eventually shifting the music to match the tone mid-song. It is a message of communal penitence and somber reflection, but the music reminds us of hope and recovery. The message and

sentiment, especially in the frame of world events, were enough to make me cry on the first listen. The statement, perhaps, is that “true sadness” is of the most genuine and beautiful aspects of life.

The Avett Brothers are skilled most in their ability to communicate the shades of life we each experience.

Rarely are the subjects of their lyrics grandiose or out of reach and, even then, they manage to find the commonality of humanity within them. The fierce emotional response to their music by fans from varied backgrounds is the result of their artistry.

With “True Sadness,” they have continued that path, expanding into musical realms that are technological, ambient and catchy, all while managing to keep in touch with their roots in acoustic music and Americana themes. Their musical evolution is much a reflection of that of society.

The affecting love and hope it communicates is an example both of their musical prowess and of the paths we should each take forward.

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See our ad under business opportunities

GS Custom Bullets has an opening for a Bullet Master MIT #6801829 Apply at www.mitalent.org.

HIRING ADON

Riveridge Rehabilitation now hiring an Interim Assistant Director of Nursing.

Apply in person at 1333 Wells St Niles, MI or on online at http://grace.vikus.net/app

HIRING

Helping people and their pets is a fulfilling & challenging career. We have a dedicated staff that is great to work with. Dowagiac Animal Hospital is accepting applications for a an Assistant position. Experience helpful but not required.

Send resume & cover letter to Dowagiac Animal Hospital, 54791 M-51 North, Dowagiac, MI 49047 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

JOIN OUR TEAM! Leader Publications is looking for a dynamic, energetic advertising salesperson who enjoys the challenge of juggling multiple projects at once.

This is a fast-paced, challenging & rewarding position with base pay + commission, full benefits and plenty of opportunities to give yourself a raise.

A positive & outgoing personality and ability to be a team player is required.

Newspaper, magazine and/or digital sales experience is strongly preferred. Consistent lead generation, strong closing techniques, excellent verbal and written communication skills, computer skills, creative capacity and a drive for success will put you at the top of our list.

Must have valid license and a dependable vehicle.

Email a reply to

"Why I want to join your team",

resume and cover letter to sherina.gonzalez@ leaderpub.com, message me on LinkedIn

NOW HIRING OFFICE STAFF

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

POSTLE EXTRUSION NOW HIRING

Join the Postle Extrusion team! Postle has immediate openings at our Cassopolis, Michigan facility for: • Packers • Saw Operators • Press Operators • Stretchers • Die Correctors All shifts available. Must be able to work weekends.

Postle offers steady employment and a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, 401(k) and paid vacation and holidays.

Applications are being accepted at: 201 N. Edwards St. Cassopolis, MI 49031 8 am - 3 pm Pre-employment drug screen required. EOE

Riveridge Rehabilitation Niles, MI

LOCAL FUEL TANK DRIVER

Based in South Bend, IN CDL-A required Will obtain hazmat/tank 1 yr. tractor-trailer exp.

NO tank exp. required Please apply online crystalflash.com/careers Let’s talk about what drives you Call 616-365-3292

MATURE HANDYMAN WANTED for Apartment Complex Part time Woodworking & Electrical experience a plus Apply in Person: 25 Fort Street, Niles 11am-4pm (269)684-4500

NOW HIRING

Front Office Receptionist, Part-time position with possibility of full-time. Apply in person with resume.

Office hours 8:30-5pm, Monday & Friday, 8:30-6pm Tuesday & Thursday, with lunch daily 1-2pm.

Dr. Alan K. Montgomery 55021 M-51 N. Dowagiac, MI

HIRING CNAs, RNs and LPNs

Immediate full-time, parttime and PRN openings available on all shifts. We offer a great employee environment, 401K, shift differentials, excellent benefits and employee recognition program.

Apply in person: 1333 Wells St Niles, MI or on-line: http://grace.vikus.net/app

Walk-In Wednesdays Starting March 9th, 2016 10:00 am – 3:30 pm APPLY and INTERVIEW WITH NO APPOINTMENT Bring Resume and ID. Onsite Drug Screen WorkAtExpress.com

Week of June 23-29, 2016 • Page 9

Instruction & Training

309

FOR SALE

P.D.K. Firearm Instruction Concealed Pistol License

BRAND NEW VIRTUAL SHOOTING SIMULATOR

Train in CPL, home defense and active shooter situations.

Next class: June 25

Brandywine Schools 3BDR, 2BA Ranch on 1/2 acre.

Above Ground Pool.

Call Mary Cooper Cressy Everett Real Estate 574-298-2737

HOUSE FOR SALE

Contact Paul: 269-462-2584 or Kelly: 269-783-6570 pdkfirearms.com

Rooms 406 ROOM FOR RENT

In Niles. $100/week. Includes all utilities. No pets and no smoking. (269)6845443

Apartments 412 2 BEDROOM

In Niles, 1 1/2 bath, overlooking river, $600/month, $600 deposit, no pets, 401 N. State St. (574)220-9020 Cassopolis

STONE LAKE MANOR

Senior Apartments.

2 months free on select units.

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

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

1610 Lake St., Niles

You will enjoy visiting this very cute dollhouse in Niles.

Living room offers hardwood floors and a large picture window to allow in much natural sunlight. Your new home has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and central air.

Your full basement is partially finished, with a dry bar for entertaining. Walk out of your slider from the dining room onto the rear deck. It looks out into your fenced backyard, filled with many types of ground cover and flowers. Outback you will also find your 1 car detached garage, including a screened patio for summer BBQs. Priced to sell at $85,000 Jennifer 219.898.5512 or Nancy 269.357.4522 Integrity Real Estate 1501 S. 11th Street, Niles

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

2 BEDROOM APT

with out washer/dryer hookup $150/week, plus $200 Deposit. Tenant pays electric (electric heat).

Water, trash and sewage included with rent. No Dogs.

(269)845-7182 OR (269)414-0385

Houses for Sale 500 3 BEDROOM FIXER UPPER on a double lot in Union Pier just feet from LAKE MICHIGAN. $450k Call Mike Stover (269) 470-2995

Antiques 600 ALLEGAN ANTIQUE MARKET Sunday, June 26 8am to 4pm 400 Exhibitors Rain or Shine Located at the Fairgrounds, right in Allegan, Michigan $4.00 Admission. No Pets

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10 CLASS ELECTRIC STOVE FOR SALE 636

Collectibles 602 MEXICAN POTTERY HAS ARRIVED!

•Talavera•Sideways•Turtle *Hand Painted *Highly Glossed *Beautifully etched Hidden Treasures 57470 M51 South Dowagiac Antiques, Collectables & More!

(269)462-9247 or email HiddenTreasures57470 @gmail.com

THE MARKET PLACE

Indoor Flea Market We've expanded the store!

More than 2,000 feet of new booth space available. We buy estates and single items. (269)262-4333 The Market Place Indoor Flea Market

2428 S. 11th St., Niles

Good Things to Eat U-PICK STRAWBERRIES

Auctions

603

************

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

OPENING JUNE 9TH 31624 Edwards Street Dowagiac MI 49047 Hours: 8 am to 5 pm Field phone: (269)635-1884 Office Phone for updates: (269)782-5515 $1.40/pound for u-pick Already picked berries also available

Frigidaire Gallery Series, stainless steel & black, convection, self-cleaning w/power cord. $325 Call (269)683-6357

Musical Merchandise

651

PIANO FOR SALE

Household Mer642 chandise COOKTOP & LOVESEAT

GE Profile Gas Cooktop 5burners with glass top, $150.

Over-sized Sealy loveseat, floral design, like new, $125. Call (269)6843532

Off The Water, Michiana

Bargain Buys 668 QUALITY FURNITURE

Visit the Plaza Resale Store for quality used furniture and home decor. We also BUY ESTATES and excess home furnishings when moving and down sizing.

Plaza Resale Store 2607 S. 11th St. Niles, MI 574-383-8859

Cassopolis- 20239 Bullhand Rd. (3 mi. north of US 12 off Cassopolis Rd.)

GARAGE SALE June 23, 24, 25 & 26 Rain or Shine 9:00 till 5:00

It's been 2 years, here we go again! 1979 F350 4x4, Generator, rototiller, collectible glass, Fenton and more. Antique lamps, St. Garage-Yard paperweights, col669 Clair lectibles, knives, guy stuff, Sales Coleman lanterns, shotguns, Cassopolis - 61148 Cass Rd. rifles, gun holsters, ammo, (corner of Cass and Wakelee books, DVDs, other old things, and misc. different @Diamond Lake) stuff, NO clothes!

Dowagiac - 28780 Maple Terrace (off of Middle Crossing Rd.)

MORE THAN A GARAGE SALE 6/24 & 6/25, 9- 3

ESTATE SALE Player style. You pump, it JUNE 24 & 25 China, collectibles, sterling plays. $500 including over 9a - 5p silver flatware, vintage 100 music rolls. Call Tools, Precious Moments, Noritake dinner ware. Jewelry and misc items.

(269)445-2109

ServiceS & SaleS appLIanCes

COnCReTe

gaRages

Lawn & gaRDen seRvICe

pOOL seRvICes

TRee seRvICe , COnT

BILL’S USED APPLIANCES

Brady Concrete

POLE BARNS & GARAGES

Superior Lawn Care

SWIMMING POOL LINERS & REPAIRS

BaCkWOODs TREE & sTumP sERviCE

Don’t Miss The Deals!

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

( 269) 340-5952

COmpUTeR seRvICes DOWAGIAC IT3

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

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

DEPROW CONCRETE

Concrete, bricks, blocks, stonework, stamping. Driveways, poll barns, porches and sidewalks. Any type of tear out & replace. Basement repairs, landscaping, bobcat work. No job too small. 35 years experience.

Insured. FREE ESTIMATES.

Jerry 269-352-4010

Mowing, trimming, edging, power washing. Discounts available. Free Estimates.

ROSS NIEBOER,

(574) 904-8452

Quality Built Pole Barns & Garages

Owner

269-684-6673 Licensed and Insured

COnsTRUCTIOn

• Commercial & Residential • Computer Cleaning • Networking & Web Design • Custom Built Computers

fRee pick-up & Delivery!

Call Today 269-462-9040

by NIEBOER

GARAGE DOORS & OPENERS $ HUGE SAVINGS!!! $ “Best Quality” Sales • Installation • Service 20 Years Experience

peRfORmanCe BUILDeRs Spring Inventory Blowout

50% OFF ALL Roofing, Siding, Windows and Kitchen and Bath Remodels.

60% OFF ALL Room Additions. Purchased and Installed Roof = Free Siding.

Celebrating 20 Years!

(574) 400-6766 eLDeRLy CaRe Kare Services Compassionate Home Care Services

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

geneRaL RepaIR

TeRRY’S LAwN SeRvIce

FRYMAN’S ROOFING

MR. MAINTENANCE FREE ESTIMATES Roofing, Siding & Windows, Painting. No Inside or Outside job too big or small.

Low affordable rates.

(269) 591-1403

HOme ImpROvemenT

WILLIAMS

CONSTRUCTION

Home Improvement & Maintenance

Repairs, Remodeling, Windows, Siding, Additions, Painting, Plumbing & More.

Certified mobile home work.

williamsconstructco@gmail.com

gaRages

Quality Garage Doors Sales, service & installation of garage doors & openers.

Call owner Steve Baxter for your free estimate today.

(269) 683-9000

Family Owned Since 1984.

Lifetime Warranty Shingles Flat Roofs & Gutter Covers.

Call (269)684-7199

Hopper excavating

(269) 783-1744

Midwest Roofing

(239) 357-3554

Credit Cards aCCepted

Driveway, Stone, Slag, Recycled Concrete, Asphalt, Top Soil, Sand & Fill.

Yard cleanup, spring & fall.

Mowing, edging, bush trimming, small tree removal. No contract with free estimate.

10% senior discount

ROOfIng

SILVER CREEK DOOR COMPANY 269-783-1500

exCavaTIOn

Have Gravel, Will Travel

TS WATSON LAWN SERVICE

Any size, great prices, all equipment, 35 years experience.

Robertson’s Sales & Service.

Niles.

(269) 684-2669

269.635.1527

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

Contact Michael N. Knepple

(269) 815-2710 Aerating, Mowing, Yard and Gutter Clean up.

Mr. Fix It Repair and Service all lawn equipment, also do complete lawn care!

30 years in business Call Scott

(269) 362-4242 Offer Pick-Up and Delivery

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

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

masOnRy

Michiana Masonry & construction

All your Masonry needs!

Chimney Cleaning, Insured & Bonded. Senior Discounts.

(269) 476-9777

(269) 362-1566

MAURER QUALITY CARPENTRY

paInTIng

Complete home improvement. Kitchens, bathrooms, decks, windows, doors, etc.

Call Jeff (574) 532-4735

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

Free Estimates. Family Owned & Operated for Over 50 years.

(269) 683-4442

FRYMAN’S SEAMLESS GUTTERS & SIDING Your home exterior experts.

Quality guaranteed!

Locally owned for 50 years.

(269) 782-5008 (David & Terri Fryman)

FCI Building Roofing & Siding Credit Cards & Financing Lifetime Warranty

(269) 782-7310 TRee seRvICe

the Cutting edge pro tree Care Complete Tree Services SAME DAY ESTIMATES. Insured, Competitive Rates.

(269) 687-4972 payne’s TRee seRVICe Tree Trimming & Removal.

Stump Grinding.

Firewood.

Insured.

(269) 663-8091

Insured

Nick: (269) 254-6634 APEX of Michiana

For ALL Your Tree Needs Ask about our discounts!

Licensed • Insured (269) 683-5058

Promote Your Business

EVERY DAY! Classifieds are the Highest Read Section!

Your ad will run in

56 issues a month and reach more than 150,000 potential customers each month for only $89 per month.

Call Classifieds to get started today!

C & S MARSH TREE SERVICE

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

(269)362-4331 or (269) 683-1065 (leave message)

269-683-2100

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

Off The Water, Michiana

Week of June 23-29, 2016 • Page 11

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The most action-packed race The most in Indiana! race action-packed in Indiana!

Take the next steps toward your future!

1. Apply lakemichigancollege.edu/apply.

Take the today: next steps toward your future!

2. Apply Register for New Student Orientation: 1. today: lakemichigancollege.edu/apply. lakemichigancollege.edu/orientation 2. Register for New Student Orientation: once you receive your lakemichigancollege.edu/orientation once you receive your acceptance letter. acceptance letter.

QUESTIONS?

QUESTIONS? Contact Admissions at admissions@lakemichigancollege.edu or (269) 927-8626.

Contact Admissions at admissions@lakemichigancollege.edu or (269) 927-8626.

LOCATIONS

LOCATIONS Napier Avenue Campus

Napier Campus 2755 E.Avenue Napier Avenue 2755 E. Napier Benton Harbor,Avenue MI 49022 Benton Harbor, MI 49022

VISIT

VISIT

Bertrand Crossing Campus

Bertrand CrossingDrive Campus 1905 Foundation 1905 Niles,Foundation MI 49120 Drive Niles, MI 49120

South Haven Campus

South Haven Campus 125 Veterans Boulevard 125 Veterans South Haven,Boulevard MI 49090 South Haven, MI 49090

CONNECT

CONNECT

www.UrbanAdventureGames.com www.UrbanAdventureGames.com

lakemichigancollege.edu

lakemichigancollege.edu

Diamond Lake - 62076 Niles - 811 N. 13th St. Carlton Dr. (end of Carlton YARD SALE past ferry landing)

YARD SALE

FRI 6/24, 9 - 2 SAT 6/25, 9 - NOON Grill, Power Washer, Battery Charger, Wakeboard, outside furniture & yard tools, kids picnic table & water table, skis, lots of lake items.

Diamond Lake

ALL LAKE GARAGE SALES

Fri. June 24, 9-2 & Sat. June 25, 9-noon Look for the balloons.

Something for everyone.

NEW TODAY Dowagiac - TWIN LAKES

COMMUNITY GARAGE SALES

BIG & LITTLE TWIN LAKES SATURDAY JUNE 25 9 AM - 3 PM

MOVING/TAG SALE

June 23, 24 & 25, 1-6 50687 Pleasant St., Dowagiac - Sister Lakes See us at estatesales.net Niles - 250 Owens

June 23, 10 - 5 June 24, 9 - 5 June 25, 9 - 4

GARAGE SALE

Fri, June 24 & Sat, June 25 9-4 Furniture, tanning bed, gas trimmer, gas blower, bedding, clothing, pictures, and lots of misc. items.

HOME REPAIRS & REMODELING

Over 30 years of experience, tile work, kitchens, bathrooms, decks & porches, windows & doors, window Wood splitter, truck tires, wrapping, siding, fascia & small appliances, antiques, soffit. Call Randy (269)782big rugs, bed spreads, 3139 (269)208-9838 sheets, some furniture, sweeper, designer purses, some new shoes, new boots, Misc. Services 747 clothing, dress and other D.J. HAULING & nice jeans, curtains, some DELIVERY mens clothing, shorts, tops, shoes, pictures, coats, Cheaper than a dumpster. hauling, downed garden accessories, lamps Brush and misc. A lot of items for trees, landscaping materials, $1 and some for 50-Cents, trash out's, clean out's & more. James (269) 357don't miss this sale!

5956 located in Niles.

7 days a week Wanted to Buy

RVs, Campers, 921 Trailers TRAVEL SUPREME

1997 5th wheel, 36 1/2 ft., 3 slide outs, excellent shape, new A/C, new awning, located at Timber Trails in Decatur, includes deck, shed and more. $11,000 or best offer.

(574)339-0740 or (574)339-0748

672 ALWAYS PAYING

top dollar for junk cars, trucks & farm equipment.

Also buying repairables. Paul buys junk cars & trucks.

(574)993-1131

CASH PAID FOR

Personal Property Estates, Antiques, Furniture, Appliances, Garage, Barn.

(269)445-2220 M-60 Variety - Cassopolis

GARAGE SALE FRI 6/24 & SAT 6/25 Home Improve700 8-4 ment Collectibles, antiques, housewares, misc. #1 GUTTERS

Niles - 30314 Redfield

To To register register or or find find details details on on schedule, rules and race gear schedule, rules and race gear visit: visit:

We do seamless gutters.

Free estimates, call (269)782-0401

ATTIC INSULATION

Save money on your heating and A/C bills.

Free estimates.

Call Kerry at (269)876-1282

Quality Clock Repair

Front Street Framery 801 E. Front St. Buchanan House Calls, Free Estimates (269)409-1031

Cleaning Service 757 RICK'S POWER WASHING Specializing in RVs, Homes, Decks, Driveways, Cement Free Estimates Will not leave job site until you are satisfied!

(269)470-9507 or (269)470-9498

Pets & Supplies 800 CHOW FOR SALE

CKC Female Cinnamon CHOW $500 firm. Born 1-2016, for info call (269)8457425

Auto. Service927 Repair SCARLETT AUTO BODY REPAIR

24 Hour Towing Scarlett offers many services to you including : •Brakes•Tuneups •Full Wheel Alignments •Insurance Claims (Full Body Work needs, Loaner vehicles available) •Struts•Tires •Ball Joints•Exhaust Work •Any Mechanical Needs •Oil Changes •Engine & Transmission Service All Body Work & much more!

Call for an appointment, walk-ins welcomed. We also now offer 24 hour towing to all of Berrien County/Cass County. Call (269)461-4197

Trucks, Vans, 942 4-Wh Drives '03 CHEVY TRAILBLAZER

LT, Extended, third seat, leather, 4WD, Power Moonroof, Windows, Seats, Locks. Only $3,995.00 Or Best Offer. Please call Greg at 269-262-6448 or 269462-9260.

Autos for Sale 945 2009 HYUNDAI ELANTRA Stock #1257 Wow! 54k $450.00 Down $225.00 Monthly!

No Credit checks 0% Interest Call Scarlett's or stop in and see us!

(269)461-4197

2010 HYUNDAI ELANTRA (Silver) Only 51 K $450.00 Down $225.00 Monthly Call Scarletts (269)461-4197

2013 HYUNDAI ELANTRA GT

(Manual 6 speed) Stock#1293 46k! Nice low mileage No credit checks & ZERO % interest!!!

Only $900.00 Down $325.00 Monthly!

Bring in this ad and receive $50.00 off down payment!

Call Scarletts!

269-461-4197

FOR SALE

2010 Ford Focus SE $6295 2003 Chevy Cavalier Sport $2995 2005 Saturn Vue AWD $3488 2007 Jeep Patriot Limited 4x4 $6787 57748 M51 South, Dowagiac (269)782-5643

MURDOCK'S USED CARS

(269)683-8677 Guaranteed Financing!

If you have a job you're approved!

2009 Chevy Traverse Lt AWD, power lift gate, 3rd row seating, nice. $12,495 2009 Ford Taurus SEL AWD power moon roof, power pedals, loaded, nice. $8,990 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe Really nice. $8,990 2007 Chevy Colorado Lt. Crew cab, 4x4, new tires, very nice. A must see. $11,990 2010 Dodge Caliber SXT 90k, real nice car.

2006 Ford Free Star Leather, DVD, very clean, $2,990

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TOURIST FOR A DAY

Off The Water, Michiana

Discover the local destinations right in your own backyard

Paying homage to the past Underground Railroad Days July 8-10

V

By SCOTT NOVAK scott.novak@leaderpub.com

ANDALIA, Mich. — What started out as an idea written out on a lined yellow sheet of paper has turned into one of Cass County’s must-see annual events.

The seventh annual Underground Railroad Days in Vandalia will be held July 8-10. The event is put on through the efforts of the Village of Vandalia and the Underground Railroad Society of Cass County.

The late Bill Ayers was the brainchild behind the celebration. Before his sudden death in 2010, Ayers, a Quaker, drew up a plan on that yellow sheet of paper and the Underground Railroad Days were born.

Ayers wanted a softball tournament, he wanted arts and crafts booths and he also wanted tours of the Underground Railroad sites to tell that story.

The former public works director for Vandalia wanted to see classic cars, music, yard sales, crafts, tours of the Underground Railroad sites and a softball tournament.

The first Underground Railroad Days in 2010, held in July, had all those items, save the softball tournament.

In its second year, following his death, the celebration added the tour of the Bonine House, which had been purchased by the Underground Railroad Society of Cass County.

This year’s opening night, July 8, will feature a presentation at the historic Submitted photo

Guests can step back in time as local re-enactors portray local history.

Chain Lake Baptist Church. Saturday and Sunday, July 9 and 10 will feature presentations and displays in the Vandalia Youth Center, guided tours of Underground Railroad sites, a Civil War living history encampment and music at the Ramptown Cabin in Milo Barnes Park.

The historic Bonine House will once again be open for tours.

The Village of Vandalia is sponsoring a soul food dinner, family entertainment and vendor booths Saturday and Sunday.

There will be a car show from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Saturday and a Sunday morning church service in Milo Barnes Park beginning at 11 a.m.

Hours for Underground Railroad Days are 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Admission and parking is free.

For more information on the car show and nonfood vendor booths call Vandalia Village President Beverly Young at (269) 476-2344.

A complete schedule of activities will be posted closer to the event at www.urscc.org.