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Hot cars, cool music in St. Joseph

Car show, boat parade, farmers' market all part of summer celebration

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T. JOSEPH, Mich. — It will be extra cool to hang out along the bluff in downtown St. Joseph, on July 17 when Honor Credit Union, the Paul & Rose Suchovsky Charitable Trust and St. Joseph Today present the Mike Yore Memorial Car & Music Show. This free summer event showcases classic cars along Lake Boulevard and groovy concerts at the John E. N. Howard Bandshell from 4 to 11 p.m.

“Area residents and vacationers are sure to enjoy the classic cars and music lineup at Friday’s event,” said Jill Stone, executive director at St. Joseph Today.

“But there’s lots more summer fun planned on Saturday and Sunday, too, including the return of our Lighted Boat Parade July 18 at 10 p.m.”

Stone said on Friday, classic vehicles would roll in throughout the day and line up along Lake Bluff Park for public viewing.

Anyone with a car 25 years or older is welcome to participate and may contact Larry Pascoe at (269) 7573149 for information. The car show officially starts at 4 p.m. with DJ “Rockin’ Randy” Poole spinning classic rock and roll tunes along Lake Boulevard.

Event attendees will also enjoy live music overlooking the St. Joseph River and Lake Michigan at the John

E. N. Howard Bandshell that evening. Guests are encouraged to use the bench seating or bring blankets and lawn chairs for the grassy knoll. Picnics or takeout from downtown restaurants are welcome.

“Come ready to dance,” Stone said.

Gates open at 6 p.m. with Bud Light, microbrews from The Livery and Round Barn and wines by Tabor Hill and Round Barn Winery available for purchase. The popular, high-energy dance band, Top Secret Band, per-

forms at 7:15 p.m. and George Bedard & The Kingpins, credited with being among the best rockabilly pickers in the nation, will bring the audience to its feet starting at 9:15 p.m.

Stone said in addition to Honor Credit Union and the Paul and Rose Suchovsky Charitable Trust managed by the Neumann Financial Group of Hilliard Lyons, event sponsors include Mid-West Family Broadcasting, Beaudoin Electrical Construction, Tyler Honda

and Brookfield Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram. Summer Celebration events continue on July 18 with the 2015 Race for YMCA 5K Run/Walk and 10K Run presented by Chemical Bank. Money raised will benefit the Y’s Annual Campaign. The St. Joseph Farmers Market offering locally grown food will be held at Lake Bluff Park from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The Southwest Michigan Symphony Orchestra will host its SummerFest Music and Microbrews Concert at

To register a boat for the parade, boaters can contact Pier 1000 Marina at (269) 927-4771.

Also that evening, visitors and residents will enjoy the Movies in the Park Series where “Frozen” will play on the big screen at Whirlpool Centennial Park. The movie begins at dusk and attendees are encouraged to bring blankets and chairs for seating.

On Sunday, July 19 Summer Celebration events include two free Municipal Band Concerts, 3:30 and 7:30 p.m., at the band shell.

Stone said when families add in the city’s beaches, a great selection of downtown shops and restaurants, Whirlpool Compass Fountain and downtown Splishin’ and a Splashin’ outdoor art exhibit, everyone will return home feeling great after their midSilver Beach Shadowland summer time together here.

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Dowagiac celebrates summer Country star to open festival in the Grand Old City in conjunction with the Beckwith Park Summer Concert Series, which has been underwritten by Huntington Bank.

The festival events center, named The ‘Jack, which is a spinoff of the phonetic pronunciation of Doe-Wah-Jack, also opens Thursday evening within its new location in and around Beckwith Park.

Sponsored by Beeson Street Bar & Grill, festival goers will also enjoy grilled brats, hot dogs and corn on the cob, and evening music presented by Mobile DJ Sound Productions.

Phillipson said organizers plan to close Front Street to through-traffic Friday and Saturday, as the specialty shops present their summer sidewalk sales. Non-profit and commercial vendors are also invited to join the

festival by contacting the Chamber at (269) 7828212 or by e-mail at vphillipson@dowagiac. org Activities will again extend into Sunday, as ACTION hosts more live music and an ice cream social beginning at 5 p.m. at Beckwith Park.

Festival organizers are pleased to present a variety of music and dance, from Country to today’s favorite covers.

Appearing at the festival will be: The Outta Towners, Miss Michele & Co., Rebel Pride, MKSOD and Positively Dance, along with the Pokagon Band Drum & Dance Troop.

To receive a schedule of events, call the Chamber of Commerce at 269.782.8212 or visit www.Dowagiac Chamber.com

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O WA G I A C , Mich. — Action events, roaming street performers, chalk artists, along with live music and dance headline the 30th annual Dowagiac Summer in the City Festival, July 16-19.

This community’s largest and oldest summertime gala is being funded this year by 13 corporate sponsors and a grant received by The Pokagon Fund.

The announcement was made this week by Vickie Phillipson, program director for the Greater Dowagiac Chamber of

Commerce and DDA, who handles grant writing and raises the monies needed to fund the presentation of vocal, instrumental and specialty entertainment. She also oversees advertising and advance publicity for the event.

“While the festival in recent years had been funded primarily by grant dollars, this year’s event truly represents a strong commitment to our community by local corporations that have stepped forward to help underwrite the $12,000 fourday event,” Phillipson

said.

In addition to the $500 grant from The Pokagon Fund, the Chamber is pleased to welcome the following corporate sponsors: AK Montgomery, Burling & Gillesby DDS, Chemical Bank, Clark Chapel, Creative Vinyl Signs, D. MottL Realty, Kim MacGregor’s Office of Edward Jones, Family Fare, Four Winds Casino, Lyons Industries, Southwestern Michigan College, Wightman & Associates and Wolverine Mutual Insurance Co. New this year, Summer in the City will be held a

week earlier, thereby allowing a week’s time between the Dowagiac festival and the Cass County Fair. The festival kicks off Thursday evening, July 16, as American Idol contender Jared Knox takes the stage at Beckwith Park.

Knox, who is said to be one of the finest up and coming Country musicians in SW Michigan, has opened for such Country greats as Lorrie Morgan, Chris Cagle and Tracy Lawrence.

Phillipson said the special two-hour performance is being presented

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Summer wine pairings Find the right drink to compliment your cookout

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ny regular wine column should include occasional education and certainly advice.

Summer is a big time for cooking out, family outings and friends sharing good times.

The first rule of wine is drink what you like when you want it with whatever food you enjoy. With that said, there are some pairings and ideas which work well during summer.

Summer is a time for BBQ of all sorts. While a big Cabernet will always work with red meat, there are other choices for big flavor without the huge finish or bitterness of strong tannins.

If you are doing beef or pork on the grill, perhaps with a bold rub or red sauce, try a Zinfandel or Syrah.

These wines are perfect for summer grilling and just might be old favorites you haven’t tried for awhile.

Zinfandel is particularly great for grilled meats because of the usual fruitforward characteristic of most California Zins. The wines tend to be fruity, balanced, and a perfect match to bold flavored or spicy meats.

And for an inexpensive and easy to find Zin, try “Seven Deadly Zins’ from the Michael David Winery folks of California. The wine is great and usually under

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$15 and a good representation of quality Zinfandel.

It’s also time for Americans to give Syrah another chance. Syrah has become one of the most unfairly vilified grapes in American wine production but that is changing. The wine fell out of favor a number of years back, in part, because there was a lot of bad Syrah on the market.

Syrah is getting new respect made more refined,

and often, in a lighter and easier to drink style. Syrah should deliver a nice spicy fruit forward characteristic with a peppery-like finish.

Syrah and pork pair perfectly for summer dishes.

“Lenore” Columbia Valley Syrah from Washington state is an incredible QPR wine – quality to price ratio. The wine is the second label for Owen Roe, one of Washington’s most respected winemakers.

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The Lenore can be found at many Midwestern wine shops for $14-$16. It’s a great value. As a matter of fact, the Lenore rates as one of the top bottles I’ve found under $15 in several years.

Now how about those porch pounders? When friends gather on the patio or porch you want something delicious to offer your guests. There are so many great, and easy to find, options beyond the un-oaked Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc. I think Riesling is a bit sweet for summer heat but try a Kabinett level and

that might work for your friends who like a bit sweeter wines.

More traditional recommendations would be a South African or California Chenin Blanc. Upper state Michigan is producing some really incredible dry Pinot Blanc. If you’re in a wine shop, look for Pinot Blanc from France’s Alsace region.

But don’t be afraid to experiment. Spain and Italy offer several different white wine grapes which will delight and surprise you.

These whites are quite inexpensive and tasty. And your

guests will be surprised with something different.

If seafood is on the deck menu look for a Albarino or “Vinho Verde” from Portugal. Good wine shops will have a bottle or two in their inventory. The wine is gaining popularity each year in the U.S. It’s dry, crisp with fairly bold acidity – a perfect seafood match. Who doesn’t like grilled shrimp and white wine?

All of these white wines can be found for under $20 a bottle and most under $15.

Summer is a time to enjoy friends and good times.

Howard W. Hewitt, Crawfordsville, Indiana, writes every other week about value wine for more than 20 Midwestern newspapers. You can reach him at: hewitthoward@gmail. com

New art show coming to Cass

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ASSOPOLIS, Mich.

— The Cass Area Artists are having an art show for disseminating buyers on July 4 at the COA in Cassopolis.

The first annual Diamond in the Rough Fine Art & Craft Show, is scheduled for July 4, with 22 juried artists displaying their work from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Cass County COA located at 60525 Decatur Road in Cassopolis.

“The event will provide an outing during the day

while people are waiting for the fireworks to start,” said Tom Rose, director of the Cass Area Artists.

The Cass Area Artists was created last year to provide an outlet for artists in the Cass County area and the surrounding communities to interact with other artists and sell their work.

“Cass is the hub of the main communities — Niles, Dowagiac, Edwardsburg, Marcellus and Decatur — and we draw people from all of those regions and more,” Rose said. “Our goal was to give these artists an outlet to show their work.”

At the show July 4,

guests can view countless pieces of artwork from a large variety of mediums, meet the artists who created them and purchase any products they want to take home.

All art items are handmade originals from a select group of juried artists. Items will include oil and water colors, fused glass drawings, kaleidoscope/mandals, jewelry, digital art, photography, collectible wood toys, fiber arts and dolls, stained glass, ceramics, rosaries, pottery and turned wood creations.

All artists participating in the show live in the Michiana area.

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ON DISPLAY

Poppies for Poppy

Artist interweaves love for daughter, father into work

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OSHEN, Ind. — “Poppies for Poppy” is a mixed media series that David Kendall has been producing throughout the past two years.

“Shortly after our daughter, Poppy, was born, I was moved to create art pieces

inspired by her innocence and jovial spirit,” Kendall said. “Poppies for Poppy” is a series of art pieces that incorporate the poppy flower into vibrant and layered compositions.”

Poppy was named after Kendall’s father-in-law who

was affectionately known as “Popie” (an endearing term for papa). Popie passed away shortly before his granddaughter, Poppy, was born. Kendall is producing this series as a means to interweave the connections between these two important

people in his family’s lives — two who did not get the opportunity to meet.

“The Poppy flower stands not only as a symbol that represents my daughter, but also as a symbol of hope for the future,” Kendall said.

Kendall Studio typically is open by appointment, but will be open to the public for two days to showcase the “Poppies for Poppy” exhibit. Originals will be on display for sale and viewing. Prints, phone cases and textiles are available online at DavidKendallArt.com “Poppies for Poppy” by David Kendall will run from 5 to 9 p.m. First Friday, Aug. 7, and from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 8, at Kendall Studio, which is located in Art House at 211 1/2 South Main St., in Goshen.

David Kendall is an award winning visual artist,

filmmaker, and teacher from Goshen, Indiana. He earned a bachelor of science in art education from Ball State University and an MFA in film and television from the Savannah College of Art and Design.

Kendall has integrated his passion for art, filmmaking and teaching over the

last two decades and has received accolades in these arenas.

“I see visual art as a powerful way of communicating both ideas and emotions,” Kendall said. “Whether painting, drawing, or working in mixed media, I like to keep a sense of humor at the core of my work.”

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SPOTLIGHT

Two for one

Harbor Country Opera presents ‘Les Miserables,’ ‘Phantom’

By ANDREW MERICA andrew.merica @leaderpub.com

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HREE OAKS, Mich. — Fantine, Éponine and Valjean arrive in Heaven to join the spirits of those who died at the barricades.

“Do you hear the people sing?” they thunder. “Singing a song of angry men? It is the music of a people who will not be slaves again!”

They rejoice in jubilation, “There is a life about to start when tomorrow comes!”

The curtain draws as the audience applauds and prepares for the shift that is about to occur.

Only a few short minutes later, the curtain reopens to reveal a crowd of nervous actors and actresses. “The Phantom!” they whisper. “He’s here!”

That’s the idea behind Harbor Country Opera’s “Les Mis and The Phantom in One Night,” premiering at the Acorn Theatre July 10.

In one night, theatergoers will be able to see and hear the greatest highlights from two of the most successful stage productions of all time, “The Phantom of the Opera” and “Les Misérables.”

This format was the brainchild of Harbor Country Opera producers Robert Swan and John Concepcion.

“This is kind of for people that love all of the best music in each play and want to hear it again,” Swan said.

Rather than a large production with sets and props for each play, the actors and singers will perform on a blank stage, dressed in all black with only essential costumes, such as the Phantom’s mask.

The music, said Concepcion (who also serves as director), will be the main focus of the performance.

“It’s a concert performance of the shows,” he explained. “The dialogue will just be a vehicle to convey the story … since every-

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The Barton Organ, built in the 1930s, will provide music and sound effects for the “Les Mis and The Phantom in One Night.” thing is stripped away, what you’re really hearing is the voice and the music.”

Swan and Concepcion have known each other for about 20 years, and they have both been with Harbor Country Opera since it began 10 years ago. They each have extensive resumes that include producing, acting, and singing in hundreds of performances, both on stage and in television and movies.

As they were thinking about

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producing either “Phantom” or “Les Mis,” they came up with the idea to perform them both in one night.

“I adapted the scores down to about an hour each,” Concepcion said. “I wanted to tell the stories without just singing the songs, so I pieced together some narration in between the numbers for ‘Les Mis.’ ‘Phantom’ was a little easer because there was already existing dialogue.”

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Rowader as Jean Valjean, tenor Emanuel Caraman as The Phantom and soprano Martha Cares as Fantine. In addition to directing and producing, Concepcion will also have a few singing roles in “Les Misérables.”

With the exception of a few actors playing principal roles in each production, the majority of the performers will appear in both “Phantom” and “Les Mis.” “Most of the cast will be performing double duty,”

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Concepcion said.

Accompanying the cast will be a rather unusual piece of hardware: a 1930s Barton Organ.

The organ, Swan explained, provides not only music for the performance, but also sound effects such as horses, doors closing and storms. It was designed and built before movies had sound.

“There are only a couple people left that know how to write music for silent movies,” Swan said.

Long after it was built, a computer was added, giving the organ what is perhaps its most impressive feature: it does not have to be manned during the live performance.

“It has a memory feature,” Swan explained, which means that someone can sit and record the timing of all the music and sound effects during a rehearsal, then just hit ‘play’ during the performance.

Both Swan and Concepcion are excited to perform such a unique and substantial performance.

“I normally do about three or four shows,” Swan said. “But I’m kind of mustering my resources and putting everything into this one thing.”

“I’m eager for people to see it,” Concepcion agreed. “The Acorn is a great space.”

The performances will be July 10 and 11, at 8 p.m. at the Acorn Theatre. Tickets are $25-$35 and can be purchased at acorntheatre. com. Acorn Theatre is located at 107 Generations Drive in Three Oaks.

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ANDALIA, Mich. — The Village of Vandalia and the Underground Railroad Society of Cass County will partner for the sixth year to celebrate the heritage of the Underground Railroad in the area.

The Underground Railroad Days will be held Saturday and Sunday, July 11-12.

Hours are 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday in with activities centered around Milo Barnes Park on M-60 in Vandalia.

There will be an “opening night” performance at 7 p.m. Friday at Ross Beatty Jr./Sr. High School in Cassopolis featuring Dr. Von and Fran

Washington in a dramatic reading of their new play about the UGRR “They Fought to Save Freedom.”

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The historic Bonine House at Penn Road and M-60 will be open for tours both days. A community church service will be held in the park at 11 a.m. Sunday.

Parking and all activities, except the dinner, are free of charge. Donations are appreciated.

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A Central American treat

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ell I can’t believe it, but the 4th of July is here.

Most food people are busy sharing their tips for the same American staples.

How many ways can we possibly make corn, baked beans, burgers (veggie or otherwise), potato salad, and strawberry shortcake?

There are many, it’s true, but the America of today is a much more diverse place with cuisine influenced by more cultures than we acknowledged in the past.

The recipe I want to share with you this week is not a vegan take on a traditional North American dish as one might expect around a holiday such as the 4th.

Rather, it’s a dish native to Central America and the Caribbean. The main reason I’m sharing it now is that I finally mastered it, but in light of recent events highlighting the inclusiveness and diversity of American culture, I figured what the heck, a dish featuring plantains is just as appropriate for independence day as one featuring

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When I moved back to Chicago a couple years ago the bodega across the street from me always had plantains. I got in the habit of buying them over bananas because they were cheaper.

They are more starchy than bananas, and not nearly as sweet, which is what makes them fantastic for frying. So, I started cooking with them occasionally a couple years ago, but it was my trip to Nicaragua in

May that really got me hooked.

Tostones, or double fried green plantains are what I lived on in Nicaragua. My Spanish isn’t great, but I knew there was nothing non-vegan in this simple yet satisfying dish. When I got home I did a little research and found out that this dish is a staple throughout Central America and islands such as Puerto Rico. I don’t specifically recall eating tostones in PR, but I know that I’ve been working to perfect them since my return from Central America.

It took me a few tries to get them right because first I bought ripe plantains, not green. Then I read several recipes that say you need to soak them in salt water or use a special tool to flatten them. Neither of these steps are necessary if your plantains are green and your hands are clean. I used some serrano infused sea salt to sprinkle on at the end, but use what you have.

Regular sea salt will do the trick just fine.

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I think this is a really fun side dish served with guac or a hearty snack. Maybe you could even stack them on some type of gluttonous BBQ sandwich or serve along side your sweet and spicy baked beans. I typically serve them for brunch with quinoa, guac, and soy chorizo. No matter how you serve them, I’m sure you and your guests will enjoy

this taste of the Americas.

Kat Barry, a St. Joseph, Michigan native, is owner of Kat’s Hot Cakes vegan catering, and co author of “The New Chicago Diner Cookbook: Meat Free Recipes from America’s Veggie Diner.” She also develops recipes for eHow. com, where you can find over 30 of her vegan

instructional cooking videos. She is also a certified yoga instructor. Kat currently resides in Chicago, and in her free time she enjoys practicing yoga, sampling local spirits, listening to live music, and getting outdoors. Follow @ katshotcakes on twitter.

Kat can be reached via email at: kat@katshotcakes.com.

Traditional Tostones 2 green plantains Coconut or corn oil for frying Sea salt Guacamole for serving Using an electric skillet, heat about about ¾ cup oil to 350-400 degrees.

Meanwhile, cut off the ends of the plantains then slice the skin longways to peel it off. Cut the plantains into 1 inch thick pieces.

When the oil is hot and bubbling, add the plantains, frying for about 4 minutes per side.

Line a brown paper bag with a paper towel. Place the golden brown plantain pieces on the towel/ bag. Keep the oil in the electric skillet hot. Cover the skillet to keep the heat in. Don’t turn it off.

Allow the plantain pieces to cool a bit. Then using the heel of your palm, press them a little bit flat so that they still have a round shape, but they are about twice the size in diameter. Traditional tostones are kind of puffed up a bit in the center and flatter on the sides.

Return to the electric skillet and fry another 3 to 5 minutes per side. Next, drain on a paper towel, sprinkle with sea salt and serve topped with a dollop of guacamole.

Cook’s Note: I think these make an awesome snack the next day even cold. They are quite filling! Just dip in guac or even vegan mayo or sour cream.

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Following the Supervisors Instructions, workers will perform assigned duties as instructed by their supervisor ,including ,walking down the aisles between the plants in the cornfields for the purpose of detassling seed corn, remove rogue plants ,weeds , and volunteer corn plants from seed products fields.

Workers in corresponding employment will be paid the highest AEWR of $11.61 per hour, threefourths guarantee, 35 hours per week minimum, work tools, equipment and supplies will be provided at no cost to the workers, housing and transportation provided at no cost to workers, including U.S. workers who cannot reasonably return to their permanent residence at the end of each work day, must be 18 years or older.

Transportation and subsistence expenses to the work site will be reimbursed upon completion of 50% of the work contract or earlier if appropriate.

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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).

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Feels like your own Private Resort 20x40 in-ground Private Pool Screened Porch, Lush Landscaping Many Recent Upgrades Brandywine Location Call or Text Chris Moore Freedom Realty (269)362-5665 (269)687-8484

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1425 Clarendon Ave., Niles, MI possible land contract to qualified buyer with 20% down payment, completely remodeled inside & out, 2 bedroom, 1 full bath, eat in kitchen, tiled back splash, custom cabinets, new bath/shower toilet & vanity, original hardwood floors, tile floors, new paint, new stainless steel dishwasher & microwave, large back yard, full basement, new windows, For Rent 418 siding, roof, furnace & A/C, close to school & park.

LAKE FRONT Check out more info & COTTAGE pictures online at on Big Smith Lake, 1 bdrm. forsalebyowner.

July - Oct, 4 month lease, Reduced to $94,500. $500/month plus deposit & Only serious inquires apply. utilities. (269)362-5891 (269)876-0815 or email: crkfrm@copper.net

Houses for Sale 500 BRIDGMAN WALK TO WEKO BEACH

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

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Classic home complete with knotty pine walls & ceilings, two baths, four bedrooms, tower den, screened porch, large deck system & two car garage. Turn key opportunity available. $299,900.

For showing contact 3 bed, 2 bath homes ready David Hammerschmidt to be moved into. Lease Coldwell Banker Advantage options starting at $599 per (269)429-370 month (includes lot rent, insurance, water, trash) Call COUNTRY HOME (269)423-7024 or visit in Lovely Setting with www.phelpscommunity.com Acreage (parcel size up to 5 to view pictures acres) 25723 McKenzie Street, Dowagiac, MI, 2144 square feet, three bedrooms, 2 baths, 1 pole barn, 1 steel barn. For Sale by Owner: Call 269-340-4343

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Antiques 600 ALLEGAN ANTIQUE MARKET

WE BUY & SELL

JOHN A. VYLONIS CUSTOM BUILDING

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Concrete, bricks, blocks & Call us for your roofing and stonework. Any type of tear ventilation needs. Locally out & replace. Basement Owner, Licensed & Insured. repairs, landscaping, bobcat Sunday, July 26 work. No job too small. 35 Call (269)782-2806 8am to 4pm years experience. Insured.

400 Exhibitors MIDWEST ROOFING Jerry (269) 352-4010 Rain or Shine Family owned since 1984.

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Video $4.00 Admission. No Pets Driveway, stone, slag, reCall (269)684-7199 cycled concrete, asphalt, top AARON'S Lawn Service 721 soil, sand & fill. (269)783Collectibles 602 701 Spruce St., A WOMEN'S TOUCH 1744 Dowagiac THE MARKET PLACE weeding maintenance, WEAVER CONCRETE (269)782-7108 Indoor Flea Market landscape bed main- driveways, porches, patios, 2428 S. 11th St., Niles We will take care of tenance, Spring & Fall clean tear out/replace, all repairs, 40 vendors bringing many any customers that up, small lawn service. brick, block, stone, fireitems weekly. We're full but (269)961-1381 places. Will fix wet basehave been with the have a waiting list. ments big or small, inside JACOBS LAWN & Niles Aaron's store We buy estates & out. Landscaping. Fast location. single items!

BOBCAT SERVICES and dependable service. Aaron (269)262-4333 Mowing/Landscaping, (269)655-4158 Garage-Yard Topsoil/Gravel, Sod 669 Grading, Installation, Brush Clearing, Cemetery Lots Masonry Service 740 617 Sales Auger, Light Hauling CASPER MASONRY 2 PLOTS & 2 VAULTS Dowagiac - 28664 Fairlane Call (269)663-8770 or Brick/ Block/Stone. Custom at Mission Hills Gardens, (574)215-0570 ESTATE SALE & Insurance work. Insured & $2,500 OBO for all inThurs. July 2 (9-2) 725 Bonded. (574)298-3520 cludes transfer fee. $2,875 Furniture, Kitchen items, Tree Service retail. Call or text (231)343- kids bike, more.

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Admission $2 & FREE Skate Rental Specials inside including: $1 16oz. fountain drinks $1 Flashing mouthpieces 18 Hole Miniature Golf $2/Round 2nd Round: $1 ALL Weekend Starting at 6:00 p.m.

Bounce House open during golf hours.

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Misc. Services 747 D.J. HAULING & DELIVERY

Pets & Supplies 800 DOG TRAINING

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BOAT & TRAILER (269)362-1566 14 ft. aluminum fishing boat

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Concrete Service 739 BRADY CONCRETE

Cleaning Service 757 RICK'S POWER WASHING

PAINTING

Int. & Ext., Drywall & Wall Repair & Power washing.

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Autos for Sale 945 2006 CHEVY SILVERADO Diesel 2500HD 130K Leather interior/ Long bed Runs Great/Cold A/C Asking Price $13,000.00 Call Scarletts 269-461-4197

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July 1-5

The New Buffalo Business Association invites you and your kids to come to New Buffalo for fun activities for children and adults throughout the week of July 4.

There will be a free concert and fireworks held on Friday, July 3, starting at 8:30 p.m. at Lions Beachfront Park. The entire schedule is available at newbuffalo.org.

July 4 The Tree-Mendus Fruit Farm will be hosting the 42nd International Cherry Pit Spit beginning at 10 a.m. Qualification rounds will be held from 10 a.m. to noon, followed by the media and dignitaries’ luncheon (by invitation) from noon to 1 p.m., the dignitaries’ competition from 1 p.m. to 1:30 p.m., the youth competitions from 1:30 p.m. to 1:45 p.m., the women’s championship from 1:45 p.m. to 2 p.m. and the championship spit-off beginning at 2 p.m. The qualification round is open to anyone of any age. The top spitters in each category, including past champions, will compete for fame and honor. TreeMendus Fruit Farm is located at 9351 E. Eureka Road in Eau Claire.

July 5 The Sarett Nature Center invites you to learn about the federally endangered Mitchell satyr butterfly on July 5 at 2 p.m. There will be an informational talk about the butterfly and its history, followed by a time designated to try to spot flying butterflies in Sarett’s fen.

Admission is $3 for adults. Sarett Nature Center is located at 2300 Benton Center Road in Benton Harbor.

The Academy of Arts is coming to Volinia Baptist Church 6 p.m. July 5.

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They will be presenting a play illustrating the life of George Mueller entitled, “Till Night Becomes Day.” Admission is free and open to the public. Volinia Baptist Church is located at 19526 Marcellus Highway in Decatur.

Martha Cares, favorite John Concepcion, and new sensation Rumanian tenor Emanuel Caraman as the phantom, will perform a concert of highlights of the finest music from both these iconic shows. The shows begin at 8 p.m. both nights, and tickets cost $25July 8 $35. Acorn Theatre is located at 107 Generations Drive in The Niles Art Association Three Oaks. will meet on Wednesday, July 8, at 2 PM at the July 11 Niles District Library, 602 E. Main St., Niles. Alan Larkin, retired professor of drawing and printmak- Beginning at 5:30 p.m., ing from Indiana Lubeznik Center for the University South Bend, Arts will host ArtBash will be our speaker for 2015, LCA’s premier the evening. His pro- annual fundraising gram will include dis- event, at Blue Chip cussing the trap that Stardust Event Center.

Impressionism seems to All proceeds will support set for artists and how he LCA programs and outhas reacted to it. He will reach — enabling LCA to show a survey of his mount nine contempowork, including paintings rary art exhibitions durand etchings spanning ing the year, deliver art, the last 30 years. Show music and dance for and tell is always wel- 800+ children and adults come. Meetings are free weekly, and provide and open to the public. leadership to local ecoFor more info, contact nomic development ininilesartassc.webs.com, tiatives.

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The Sarett Nature Center invites you to Kayak the St. Joseph River on July 8 at 6 p.m. The fee is $20 and includes all equipment. Participants should meet at the Jasper Dairy Road Boat Launch in Royalton Township. Preregistration is required.

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Opportunity for craftswomen, craftsmen and artists to display and sell their projects in a nonjuried outdoor summer show will happen on July 11th from 10 a.m. till 12 a.m. (yes, 12 a.m.) at the Cassopolis Sidewalk Days.

The Sidewalk Celebration will include vendors of all types, with music, food and fun.

Applications for Crafters, Artists and Vendors for an 8’ x 20’ space, at only $20. are available at the Cassopolis Village Hall 117 S. Broadway, Cassopolis, MI 49031 or on line at: Annual Cassopolis Fall Fest.

Michiana residents are invited to this fun day.

The Sarett Nature Center will be hosting an informational session about the snakes commonly found in the area. The session begins at 3 p.m. and costs $3 for adults.

Sarett Nature Center is located at 2300 Benton Center Road in Benton Harbor Country Opera Harbor. brings its magical touch to two of the most July 10-11 beloved musicals of all time. It all begins at eight O’Clock Friday night July Acorn Theatre invites 10, with a second show you to attend “Les Mis July 11 at the Acorn and The Phantom in Theater, the only theater One Night.” Harbor in the area that can bring Country Opera brings its you the Phantom music magical touch to two of the way it should be the most beloved musi- done — with the Barton cals of all time. Robert organ! Tickets still only Swan and his opera $25 at www.acornthecrew of the finest singers ater.com or (269) 756in the Midwest, including 3879.

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Uncovering

history

Leader photos/CRAIG HAUPERT

Academics from Western Michigan University have been hard at work on an architectural dig at the site of Fort St. Joseph. Last week, the media was welcomed to hear about the progress of this year’s dig, which uncovered a number of artifacts. Pictured right, Margaret (Drolet) Hansen accepts a volunteer of the year award on behalf of the Drolet family.

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