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Sharing laughs Brian Regan to perform at Four Winds

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Brian Regan receives high praise from celebrities

By SCOTT NOVAK scott.novak @leaderpub.com

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ew Buffalo, Mich. — Brian Regan is bringing his brand of comedy to the Silver Creek Event Center at the Four Winds Casino in New Buffalo Aug. 19.

Regan, who was born in Miami, Florida, has been doing standup since the 1980s when a football coach at Heidelberg College in Ohio, where he had played wide receiver, suggested he consider theater and communication.

Regan was planning on being an accountant at the time.

He worked his way up the comedy ladder and in 1997 released his first CD, “Brian Regan Live.”

He has appeared as himself in numerous films and on television.

He is known as a comedian’s comedian and was a favorite on the David Letterman Show where he appeared 28 times, the most of any comedian.

One of his career highlights came in September 2015 when he received critical acclaim for his live

performance at Radio City Music Hall in New York.

Regan says that fans may not be impressed with the staging of his show, but he knows he will deliver the goods.

“Doesn’t sound exciting,” he said in a telephone interview. “There is a stool, a bottle of water and me standing next to it telling jokes.”

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His peers are all too happy to sing his praises, including Jerry Seinfeld, Chris Rock, Dennis Miller, Jimmy Fallon and Patton Oswalt to name a few.

“It means everything to me,” Regan said of getting the respect of his peers. “I love making audiences laugh, but if people who do what you do like what you

do, that is an extra feeling of accomplishment. It is very flattering when other comedians tip their hat my way.”

Regan said there is no difference in his show regardless of whether he is playing Radio City Music Hall or the intimate confines of Silver Creek Event Center.

“The goal is always the same,” he said. “I always try to make the audience one thing. I make them this thing that I am trying to make laugh. It is easier for me rather than thinking of them as several thousand individuals that I am trying to get as much noise out of that audience that I can.”

Regan’s form of comedy relates to a variety of ages.

“I have jokes about signing mortgage documents and I have jokes about how my hip hurts,” he said. “In the next few minutes I may be talking about board games. I try to have a little bit of everything.”

Regan will perform at 9 p.m. Aug. 19. There are only single seat tickets available at $65 for the show.

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Twin City Players presenting theatre festival

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ENTON HARBOR, Mich. — The Twin City Players will host the first annual Twin Cities Theatre Festival Aug. 26-28, at The Oak Room at the Citadel in the Benton Harbor Arts District.

The festival features three separate theater performances over the course of one weekend. Three Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning works have been specifically chosen, as each is its own testament and celebration of the human spirit. The shows examine issues from the past, present and future which continue to call one’s attention no matter one’s race, class, sex or religion.

Performances include a staged reading of “Clybourne Park” by Bruce Norris, directed by Paul Mow on Friday, Aug. 26; “Next to Normal, “music

by Tom Kitt, book and lyrics by Brian Yorkey and directed by Paul Mow on Saturday, Aug. 27 and “To Kill a Mockingbird,” based on the novel by Harper Lee, dramatized by Christopher Sergel and directed by Toni Mayberry on Sunday, Aug. 28.

About ‘Clybourne Park’ 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.

“Clybourne Park” offers a variety of roles for four men and three women.

Actors are asked to pre-

pare a dramatic monologue of no more than 90 seconds in length to perform in front of the directorial staff. Performers of all ethnic and racial background are encouraged to attend. This play contains adult language and themes that are not suitable for children.

About ‘Next to Normal’ Music by Tom Kitt; Book and Lyrics by Brian Yorkey 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.

The cast of “Next to Normal” includes Meagan Francis as Diana, Josh Blair-Boger as Gabe, Joe Nolan as Dan, Lauren Kunkel as Natalie, Jake

changes in racial attitudes in Maycomb?

The cast of “To Kill a Mockingbird” includes Mary Deno as Jean Louise Finch, Steve Smith as Atticus, Malia Deno as Scout, Rowan Clark as Jem, Asher Prouty as Dill, Christine Smith as Calpurnia, Susan Graham as Stephanie, Kathleen Driscoll as Miss Maudie, Connie Glanzar as Mrs. Dubose, Jacob Holmes as Heck Tate, Alex Prouty as Walter Cunningham, Jim Richards as Bob Ewell, Coreana Frampton as Mayella Ewell, Andrew Glisson as Judge Taylor, Dave Wood as Mr. Gilmer, Craig Brent as Reverend Sykes, Dezahrae Burton as Helen Robinson, Kendall Zapor as Henry and Jason Rogers as Tom Robinson, Cope as Dr. Fine/Madden. Curt Goodrich as Boo Assisting Mow is Radley, Nathan Radley and Assistant Director Donna Link Deas.

Metz. The orchestra for Next to Normal includes All seats general Brent Decker (Keyboard), admission Tickets for the staged Fangbo Yuan (Violin), Taylor Crow (Cello), Jarod reading of “Clybourne Knuth (Guitar), Evan Park” will be $10, and tickRausch (Bass Guitar) and ets for “Next to Normal” and “To Kill a Mockingbird” Adam Jones (Drums). will be $15. Patrons can save on the cost per show About ‘To Kill and see all three by pura Mockingbird’ Based on the novel by chasing a Festival Pass for Harper Lee, Dramatized by $30. Tickets can be purchased online at twincityChristopher Sergel In this revival of the players.org or by calling local TCP production, the TCP Box Office at Atticus Finch is a lawyer in (269) 429-0400.

Performances of the fictional town of Maycomb, a racially divid- “Clybourne Park” and ed Alabama town, set in the “Next to Normal” will early 1930s. Finch defends begin at 7:30 p.m. and a young black man on trial, “To Kill a Mockingbird” accused of atrocities will begin at 4 p.m. at The towards a white woman. Oak Room at the Citadel, How will the trial turn 91 Hinkley St., Benton out—and will it effect Harbor.

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ILES, Mich. — Two area naturalists attribute much of their love for the outdoors to their love for the natural environment of southwest Michigan. On Saturday, Aug. 27, the public will have the opportunity to hear their stories and experience the outdoors firsthand alongside them on a field trip to the prairie.

Kim Pilarski-Hall and Chip Schaddelee will speak beginning at 10:30 a.m. about the development and personal connection they have with the region and how that connection has influenced their lives in many ways.

Schadelee began his career by teaching an advanced natural science course at Fernwood from 1976 to 1978, and would go on to teach science and biology at secondary schools for more than 30 years. Schadelee also

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to various parts of the Pilsarski-Hall, after country for a week or two growing up in Buchanan, at a time to look for botani- eventually decided to leave cal specialties. the region after graduation

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Both speakers will talk about their childhood love of the outdoors and how classes at Fernwood inspired them in their careers, lifestyles and love of learning in nature.

Pilarski-Hall will also give a brief overview of her late husband Rikki and his books “Six Legs and a Buzz” and detail how lifestyle choices and environmental awareness played out in their daily lives. The book will be available for purchase.

After the talk, guests will go on a brief field trip led by Pilarsk-Hall and Schadelee to the prairie, and then to the oak-wooded sandbar area along the river. Schaddelee will point out insects, wildflowers and animals that live there.

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Benton Harbor native returns for comedy performance ‘Hope Flood and Friends’

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ENTON HARBOR, Mich. — Hope Flood likes to share exactly what’s on her mind.

For the former Benton Harbor resident’s upcoming comedy show “Hope Flood and Friends,” Flood hopes to bring laughs to nearly every aspect of daily life from politics to relationships to raising children and getting old.

The local comedian who spent part of her childhood in Benton Harbor before moving to Los Angeles said she is going to share it all. The performance will also include comedians Reggie Reg of Chicago, is known KO PROMOTIONSwho • VINTAGE EVENTS for his impressions and Taylor Moore, also of Chicago whose act includes using her drums in the sketch.

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The Piano Guys to open Mainstage Season

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E N T O N TOWNSHIP, Mich.

— When the curtain raises on The Mendel Center Mainstage 25th anniversary season this fall, audience members will be treated to a special first performance when The Piano Guys take the stage.

This one-night-only performance will be at 8 p.m.

Friday, Sept. 23.

Hailing from Utah, ThePianoGuys are four dads who became an Internet sensation by way of their immensely successful series of strikingly original self-made music videos. They have made more than 50 since early 2011, including their hit video, an innovative multi-handed version of One Direction’s “What Makes You Beautiful” and a reinvention of the hit song “Let It Go” from Disney’s Frozen.

Critics say it is the Guys’ highly original blend of classical music with pop that has really been the cause of an Internet phenomenon and has led to more than 500 million

YouTube views, but the group believes it is their endearing personalities, along with their obvious will to inspire young and old that keeps the fans coming back for more.

ThePianoGuys have appeared in People magazine and have performed on television around the

world. Some of their major appearances include: The Today Show, Katie, The Tonight Show, Fox & Friends, CBS This Morning, Huckabee, BBC Breakfast (UK), Globo TV (Brazil), Mario Barth Show (Germany) and more. They also had a national PBS Special Live at Red Butte.

Tickets for The Piano Guys are on sale now starting at $60. They are available online at TheMendelCenter.com, and through The Mendel Center Box Office at (269) 927-1221, from 2 to 6 p.m.

Monday through Friday.

Special rates are available for groups of 10 or more.

For information about group rates, pre-show party options, and other special arrangements, contact the Box Office.

Immediately following the show, a limited availability meet and greet event is planned. Participants in this separately ticketed event will have their pic-

ture taken with The Piano Guys and receive a special autographed photo. Tickets for this exclusive and limited opportunity are $100 and available through The Mendel Center website and box office.w Whirlpool Corporation and 98.3 The Coast are sponsoring The Mendel Center Mainstage performance by ThePianoGuys.

The Mendel Center raised the curtain on its first Mainstage season performance in the fall of 1992.

Since that time, it has presented 573 Mainstage season performances, including this season’s lineup, to more than half a million performance attendees.

That is all in addition to the hundreds and hundreds of other performing arts, national and international speakers, ceremonies, and community events hosted by other groups and organizations on the Mainstage.

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Optimistic for great 2016 Hoosier vintage

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Howard Hewitt Grape Sense harvesting a great vintage and full crop.”

That’s really good news for the Oliver operation.

Late frost cut the 2014 Creekbend crop by 70 percent and the 2015 crop by about 30 percent.

The story is very similar regardless of vineyard size. John Doty, owner of French Lick Winery, said the 2016 crop is going to be excellent. “We’ve had plenty of rain but it can rain another couple of weeks. Then it needs to quit raining; if it quits raining last two weeks of

August and first of September I’ll be a happy man. We have a beautiful crop hanging.”

Doty’s 8-acre vineyard is actually in Martin County on family property on the hillside of one of the highest points in the area.

The vineyard suffered

some trunk damage to Chambourcin vines and lost a planting of Tannat over the past two years with the early chill but 2016 appears to be delivering a stellar crop.

Butler Winery also benefit from location during bad weather years. Butler

and that’s what we look for in August and September, we’re in great shape.”

Times have been good in recent years for most Hoosier wineries despite the two years of frost damage in a few areas. Wine sales across the country continue to rise and Indiana wine quality continues to improve.

Winemakers across the state are now at a point where they’re ready to push the envelope and try new grapes. Butler is experimenting with the cold-climate Marquette.

Doty and others are planting the hardy Norton grape. Ted Huber, in the state’s southern-most region, continues his work with traditional Bordeauxstyle varietals.

A warm and dry late summer will apparently sits atop a hill just north of deliver one of the best Bloomington. Jim Butler crops of recent vintages for said his 6 acre vineyard is Hoosier wine drinkers. better suited to withstand a Howard W. Hewitt, late frost because of its Crawfordsville, Indiana, elevated position.

“We have a great crop,” writes about every other week the veteran Hoosier wine- for 20 Midwestern newspamaker said. “We’ve had a pers. Reach Howard at: lot of rain, but if it dries out, hewitthoward@gmail.com

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RENCH LICK, Ind. – Learning about wine means spending time in the vineyard.

The next best thing is talking with the men and women worrying about rainfall, leaf canopy, and sugars in hot August fields.

The Indiana Uplands, nine southern Indiana wineries in the state’s only AVA, held its annual Uncork the Uplands tasting event the last weekend in July at the fabulous French Lick Springs Hotel.

Muck like plants, flowers or an herb garden in many Hoosier backyards, the 2016 growing season has been a strong one.

“This year everything is growing, growing, and growing,” said Bernie Parker, vineyard manager for the 55-acre Creekbend Vineyard of Oliver Winery.

“We’ve been applying some fungicides because of the wet weather. We’ve had more than eight inches of rain in July and we normally have half that.

“We have a great crop out there and as long as it dries out in next five to six weeks, we’re going to be

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The Church of the Now until Oct. 9 Mediator will host a mobile food pantry at 11 a.m., Aug. 12, at 14280 Red Arrow Highway, The streets of down- Harbert, Michigan. All town South Bend will residents are invited to once again showcase participate. There are no the Festival of Ban- requirements for particiners. The South Bend pation.

Museum of Art (SBMA), in partnership with the Aug. 13 City of South Bend, and Downtown South Bend (DTSB) has coordinated this large-scale public art Eau Claire 47th All project for the ninth year. School Reunion will be The theme for this year hosted at the Family Life is “Honest-to-Goodness Center, Berrien Center Indiana!” The banners Bible Church, located at will be displayed on light 8830 M-140, from noon poles along Jefferson, to 3 p.m. August 13.

Wayne, and Michigan Reservations are Streets from Aug. 3 until requested by July 1 with Oct. 9. a payment of $25 per person. Make checks Aug. 12 payable to Eau Claire All School Reunion and mail to Mickey Sipress, 378 Gary Ave., Benton At 2 p.m. August 12 the Harbor MI 49022. For Berrien Springs more information contact Community Library hosts Bob Utrup (517) 285the Chocolate Olympics. 9729, bobutrup@aol.

To go for the gold in com or Joyce Kendall chocolate themed Wark (269) 461-6556, games including the jwark2@sbcglobal.net.

Colored Candy Sort, Chocolate Kiss Curling, Cookie Stacking, and more. Registration is requested for this free The Krasl Art Center will event. Participants who host family time with airare registered for the dry clay hippos from 11 BSCL teen summer a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Those reading program will interested should meet receive entries into the outside the Krasl for grand prize drawing snacks, an art activity though all teens are wel- and a tour of the KAC come. Call Kaye at (269) grounds with a volunteer 471-7074 for more infor- docent. Leaders say one mation and to sign up. of the center’s most The Berrien Springs beloved sculptures in its Community Library is permanent collection, Heavyweight located at 215 W. Union “The (Lotus)” by Burt Brent St. Berrien Springs. will provide inspiration for drawing and sculpting.

Mount Calvary Baptist Church will be participating in Michigan’s Longest Garage Sale from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 12 and Aug. 13. Individuals, crafters, vendors or groups are welcome to set up and participate.

Although this is a twoday event, participants may choose to do one or both days. Participants are responsible for unsold items and clean up after the event. No pornographic art, books, etc. will be permitted at booths.

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Aug. 19

The Beckwith Theatre will present Joe DiPietro’s comedy, “Over the River and through the Woods,” a reprise of theater’s 2010 production featuring most of the original cast.

Performances will begin at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 19-20 and 26-27, and 2 p.m.

Sunday Aug. 21 and 28.

Tickets are $10 each.

Call (269) 782-7653 for reservations.

The Edwardsburg Chamber of Commerce in conjunction with SCORE Michiana, a nonprofit association dedicated to helping small businesses start, grow, and succeed, is hosting a complimentary workshop, “Simple Steps for Growing Your Business” on Aug. 19, 2016, at the Ontwa Township Hall, 26225 U.S. 12 in Edwardsburg, Michigan. The morning will begin at 9 a.m. with a continental breakfast offered by Chemical Bank, with the workshop beginning at 9:30 a.m. and running to 11 a.m.

SCORE presenters will highlight important steps that are beneficial in helping your business grow and answer questions. Topics include an overview of SCORE, Cash Flow and Break Even, Marketing/Social Media/Constant Contact, and information on ways SCORE can help your business. Bring your business cards since it will be an ideal time to network with other small business owners attending the workshop.

Because of limited seating and strong interest in the workshop, registration is required. Please contact the Edwardsburg Chamber of Commerce Administration@ EdwardsburgChamber. org or by calling (574) 343- 3721 or (269) 6997660 to make your reservation.

grape harvest with live music and dancing, handcrafted wines, microbrews, cocktails and food. Family activities include an inflatable slide, a bounce house, face painting, yard games and grape stomping. The Right Now will perform at 1 p.m. and the Black Lilies take the stage at 4 p.m. The event runs until 7 p.m.

zation welcomes Kim Pilarski-Hall and Chip Schaddelee at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 27, for TED-style talks about nature and a field trip to the prairie. Both PilarskiHall and Schaddelee will speak about the development and personal connection the natural environment of southwest Michigan has had on them, and how that connection has influenced their lives in many ways. The event is free with paid Fernwood From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. admission.

Saturday, Aug. 20, at the Comfort inn & Suites Sept. 10 located at 1000 Orleans Blvd. (exit 13 off of I-69) in Coldwater, Michigan, there will be a sports Kids On Stage is now card and collectibles accepting registrations show. Dealers from the for their fall production of tri-state region will be in “Elf the Musical Jr.” attendance buying, sell- Rehearsals will begin ing and trading both Saturday, Sept. 10 and sport and non-sport will culminate with six cards and collectibles. performances Dec. 2-4 Featured will be vintage and 9-11. Rehearsals and new singles, hobby and performances will boxes and supplies. take place at The Kids Attendance is free and On Stage Theatre at The the public is invited to Orchards Mall in Benton attend. Everyone should Harbor. The production feel free to bring items in is available to students for appraisal. For more in grades K-12. Every information please con- child who registers is tact Brian Mayne at 260- guaranteed participation 824-4867 or mcscard- in the production, regardscomics@adamswells. less of talent or ability. com.

Oct. 9

The Twin City Players (TCP) will hold auditions for a second stage production of “Something Wicked This Way Comes” by Ray Bradbury, directed by Candace Myers, at 5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 28 and at 7:30 p.m.

Monday, Aug. 29.

Aug. 26

Raiders of the Lost Ark, Starring Harrison Ford, will be shown in Dewey Cannon Park in Three Oaks, Michigan on August 26. This free event will feature a 30 foot screen and world class sound system.

The movie will begin at dusk. Seating will be available. Picnic baskets, lawn chairs and lawn blankets are welcome.

The Four Flags Garden Club of Niles, will gather at 6:45 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 16, at Brentwood of Niles, 1147 S. Third St., Niles. A presentation on butterfly gardens will be given by Caryn Adler, life enrichment c o o r d i n a t o r .

Refreshments will be Aug. 20 served and a business Aug. 27 meeting will follow.

Guests and potential new members are wel- Round Barn will celecome. If anyone would brate its 24th anniversa- All are invited to join like to learn more about ry and the upcoming Fernwood as the organi-

The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians’ Four Winds Casinos will host the Silver Creek Rockin’ Brew Fest on Sunday, Oct. 9 at Four Winds New Buffalo’s Silver Creek Event Center. The event will feature performances by tribute bands for Bob Seger, the Beatles, Bon Jovi, the Rolling Stones, and Van Halen. Tickets

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can be purchased beginning on Friday, August 12 at 11 a.m. Eastern exclusively through the Ticketmaster Web site, www.ticketmaster.com, or by calling (800)7453000. Ticket prices for the concert are $20 plus applicable fees. Each ticket includes a commemorative glass and five tickets that can be used for drinks or food.

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Personals-F 071 The World Needs EWTN Comcast Channel 119 and also found at www.EWTN.com Announcements 095 THE BELL BUILDING

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

Help Wanted 300 DRIVER WANTED

Aalfs Petroleum, Inc. is looking for a Tank Wagon driver with a CDL A or B with Hazmat and Airbrake endorsements. Benefits are available.

Apply at 223 S. Post Road, Buchanan, MI 49107 or contact us online at aalfspetroleumbuchananmi.com

DRIVERS WANTED: MUST HAVE CDL

Seasonal hauling. "Hook and Drop" within 150 mile radius for approximately two months in Edwardsburg area. Retired persons welcome. Call 269.208.9853 or 269.930.4400 for interview.

ServiceS & SaleS appLIances

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

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

( 269) 340-5952

eLdeRLy caRe Kare Services Compassionate Home Care Services

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

cOncReTe

excavaTIOn

C&C CONCRETE

Hopper excavating

Flat work of all kinds, stamping, sidewalks, concrete patching, patios, driveways and pole barns. No job too small.

Free estimates. Insured.

(269) 228-1163

WEAVER

CONCRETE Driveways • Porches • Patios Tear-out / Replace • All Repairs • Brick • Block • Stone • Fireplaces • Landscaping Will fix wet basements, big or small, inside and out.

Fast dependable service.

Aaron (269) 655-4158

Brady Concrete

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

Free estimates.

Fast, dependable service.

269-445-3349 or 269-591-0100

A consumer product manufacturing company is looking for an experienced Executive Assistant/Customer Service person. The individual will have experience in an office environment including customer service, working with sales, production and purchasing. Good communication, computer and coordination skills required.

Please sent resume to: hr@tri-pac.us

IS NOW HIRING

WILLIAMS

TERRY’S LAWN SERVICE

Home Improvement & Maintenance

Aerating, mowing, yard & gutter clean up.

Window Cleaning.

pLuTa’s rooFiNG

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

Certified mobile home work.

Credit Cards aCCepted

269.635.1527

MK CONSTRUC TION

(269) 783-1744 gaRages

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

Call owner Steve Baxter for your free estimate today.

(269) 683-9000

by NIEBOER Quality Built Pole Barns & Garages

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

Contact Michael N. Knepple

(269) 476-9777

MAURER QUALITY CARPENTRY

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

Call Jeff (574) 532-4735

Lawn & gaRden seRvIce

Pond Liners

269-684-6673

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

GARAGE DOORS & OPENERS

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

ROSS NIEBOER,

Owner

Licensed and Insured

Michiana Recycling & Disposal

We are looking for motivated individuals with good work ethics. Must be able to work evening and weekends 25 to 30 hours per week.

This job will require moderate to heavy lifting at times, knowledge of Plumbing, Electrical, Tools will be helpful in decision process.

Apply in person at 56216 M-51 South Dowagiac, MI (269)782-3426

ROOfIng

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

SILVER CREEK DOOR COMPANY 269-783-1500

Hale's True Value Hardware

Lawn & gaRden

williamsconstructco@gmail.com

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

is looking for residential drivers with a CDL A or B, good attendance and work ethic, ability to read maps & attention to safety. Benefits include BCBS Health, Dental & Life Insurance, uniforms, paid holidays and vacations, safety bonus and overtime pay. Our route drivers average over $54,000 per NEW TODAY year, work less than 50 GENERAL hours per week, and are home every night!

CARPENTER WANTED Apply on line at Must have knowledge of all MichianaRecyclingCareers.com aspects of construction, in or at our office at 33541 residential building & Reum Rd, Niles, MI renovation.

Must have transportation.

(269)684-5004 Skinner Construction

HOme ImpROvemenT

Have Gravel, Will Travel

POLE BARNS & GARAGES

DRIVERS WANTED

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT / CUSTOMER SERVICE

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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

HIRING

Experienced concrete wall setter and flatwork finisher needed, full time position for commercial and residential company. Drivers license mandatory. Year round work if qualified and experienced as crew leader, benefits negotiable. Send resume to cmsconcrete@yahoo.com or fax to 269-445-5589.

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

IMMEDIATE POSITIONS

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

(269) 815-2710

masOnRy

Michiana Masonry & construction

All your Masonry needs!

Chimney Cleaning, Insured & Bonded. Senior Discounts.

(269) 362-1566 paInTIng

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

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

(269) 683-4442 pOOL seRvIces

SWIMMING POOL LINERS & REPAIRS

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

Robertson’s Sales & Service.

Niles.

(269) 684-2669

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FRYMAN’S ROOFING

NOW HIRING OFFICE STAFF

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

(269) 646-6162 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 C & S MARSH TREE SERVICE

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

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

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

Quality guaranteed!

Locally owned for 50 years.

Backwoods Tree & sTump service

(David & Terri Fryman)

Nick: (269) 254-6634

(269) 782-5008

FCI Building Roofing & Siding Credit Cards & Financing Lifetime Warranty

(269) 782-7310

S HOP LOCAL

HUMAN RESOURCES / RECEPTIONIST Consumer Products Manufacturing Company is looking for a person with above average organizational skills, time management, communication and computer skills plus ability to multitask. Job duties include but are not limited to: handle all HR functions, safety coordination, office supplies, time clock, customer service, mail management.

Please send resume to hr@tri-pac.us

For all your roofing needs!

Licensed and Insured 40 years experience Work guaranteed!

FREE ESTIMATES!

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

Insured

APEX of Michiana

For ALL Your Tree Needs Ask about our discounts!

Licensed • Insured (269) 683-5058

CISCO’S TREE SERVICE

Tree Removal • Trims Brush Cutting • Lot Clearing Free Estimates • Insured (269) 240-7616-5058

LOADER OPERATOR WANTED

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

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

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MDS/CLINICAL CARE COORDINATOR

West Woods of Niles, a 121 bed skilled nursing facility, has an opportunity for a Michigan Licensed MDS / Clinical Care Coordinator.

Must currently hold a license as a Registered Nurse in the State of Michigan.

This is a full-time position that offers exceptional starting wages and benefits.

Please apply in person: 1211 Stateline Rd. Niles, MI 49120

RIVERIDGE IS HIRING

Riveridge Rehab in Niles is hiring FT/PT/PRN CNAs, LPNs, & RNs. We offer shift diffs! MDS Coordinator $2500 sign on bonus! Onthe-spot-interviews available 1333 Wells St., Niles, MI or apply online at riveridgerehab.com

TRACTOR/TRAILER MECHANICS WANTED

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

Instruction & 309 Training LEARN A LIFETIME CAREER

16-week course, hands-on major appliances repair, make unlimited money, go on real service calls! Only 20 seats available per course.

For more info email: re5pr@yahoo.com or text: 574-347-9950 20+ Years Experience Certified • Insured

P.D.K. Firearm Instruction Concealed Pistol License Next Class: August 27th Contact Paul: 269-462-2584 or Kelly: 269-783-6570 pdkfirearms.com

Apartments

412 Antiques 600 Miscellaneous 666 Cassopolis MOVING ALLEGAN ANTIQUE STONE LAKE MANOR FOR SALE MARKET Senior Apartments.

2 Sunday, August 28 FURNITURE/TOOLS 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

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

8am to 4pm 400 Exhibitors Rain or Shine Located at the Fairgrounds, right in Allegan, Michigan $4.00 Admission. No Pets

FOR SALE

ANTIQUE SEWING MACHINE Kenmore Model 1941, Zig Zag Sewing Machine. Works, in very good condition.

Asking $240. Call (269) 687-0775

Collectibles 602 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

Auctions FOR SALE BY OWNER

3 bedroom, 1 bath, 1,600 sq. ft. move in ready, between Niles & Dowagiac, $82,500 (269)362-5088

FOR SALE BY OWNER

Priced reduced, 3 1/2 acres with 2 fixer uppers, no land contracts, located on Library Rd. in Cassopolis $45,500 (269)695-2032 or (269)699-5013

FOR SALE

603

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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

Cemetery Lots 617 MISSION HILLS OLD RUGGED CROSS

South Bend, South Side 3 BDR, 1 BA home with eating area, formal dining, family room and formal living room.

Mary Cooper Cressy Everett Real Estate 574-298-2737

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

Land For Sale 510 LAND FOR SALE Several lots for sale in Dowagiac's Youngs Hillcrest Subdivision on Nubour Street in Dowagiac.

4 lots of various sizes, from under 1 acre to almost 5 acres. All are wooded, zoned residential, inside the city limits of Dowagiac with municipal water, but feels like living in the country.

Priced from $7,499 to $49,900. Contact: Jackie Evans, Realtor (269)591-5915 Cressy & Everett Real Estate 701 Spruce St., Dowagiac, MI 49047

2 lots for sale, $1,800 for both. Call (407)614-2332

Good Things to 636 Eat RED HAVEN PEACHES U PICK Emma Teichman Farm 6137 M-140, Eau Claire, MI 49111 (269)461-4349 Assorted Vegetables Open Daily 9-6

Household Merchandise

642

NEW TODAY

FOR SALE THOMASVILLE DINING ROOM SET

Excellent Condition. Table, 6 Chairs, 2 extension leafs, table top pads, China Cabinet.

Asking $600.

Phone (269) 684-3586

NEW TODAY

WASHER/DRYER FOR SALE

Maytag Neptune Series.

Good condition!! $500. 574440-7151

Hunting & Fishing 645 RIFLE FOR SALE

Henry Goldenboy 22. Retail $550, asking $300. Never fired. Call (269)697-9665

Furniture for sale, including living room and bedroom and more, and various tools for sale. Call (574) 3298106

Bargain Buys 668 QUALITY FURNITURE

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CASH PAID FOR

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

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

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.

HOME REPAIRS & Plaza Resale Store REMODELING 2607 S. 11th St. Niles, MI Over 30 years of experience, 574-383-8859 tile work, kitchens, bathrooms, decks & porches, Garage-Yard 669 windows & doors, window Sales wrapping, siding, fascia & Dowagiac - 52991 Rudy Rd. soffit. Call Randy (269)7823139 or (269)208-9838 GREEN'S

GARAGE SALE

Aug. 11, 12 & 13, 9am-6pm Rain or shine Furniture, clothes, canning jars, a lot of misc.

Edwardsburg - 68919 South Shore Dr.

ESTATE SALE / GARAGE SALE

FRI AUG 12 & SAT AUG 13 8am - 5pm

NEW TODAY Niles - 1221 Maplewood Dr (off West River Road)

HUGE GARAGE SALE Fri 8/12 & Sat 8/13 7am-1pm

Fishing items, steel studs, musical instruments, furniture, household good, and lots of clothes. Also, weight bench and heavy bag.

Niles - 1320 Country Club

GARAGE SALE THU, FRI & SAT Aug. 11, 12 & 13

8:00 AM - ?

Snowblower, glass table w/4 chairs, misc. & new items Niles - 1350 Cedar (come via 14th St.)

GARAGE SALE

www. bondhomeimprovements.com

GARAGE SALE

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!

Call (574)400-6766

Only 48,000 miles, no rust, excellent condition, V6, 4WD. $5700. Dowagiac. Call (352) 232-8065

2012 HYUNDAI SONATA

FOR SALE

2011 Hyundai Elantra.

61,000 miles. Only $500 down. No credit checks. We do not charge interest. We do all our financing in house.

No banks to deal with. You can have a low mileage, perfect vehicle today. Call Scarlett's at (269)461-4197

FOR SALE

2013 Hyundai Elantra.

38,000 miles. Only $700 Misc. Services 747 down. No credit checks. We do not charge interest. We D.J. HAULING & do all our financing in house.

DELIVERY No banks to deal with. You Cheaper than a dumpster. can have a low mileage, Brush hauling, downed perfect vehicle today. Call trees, landscaping materials, Scarlett's at (269)461-4197 trash out's, clean out's & FOR SALE more. James (269)357- 2015 Hyundai Elantra.

5956 located in Niles. 32,000 miles. Only $1,000 7 days a week down. No credit checks. We do not charge interest. We Painting Service 754 do all our financing in house.

No banks to deal with. You PAINTING Int. & Ext., Drywall & Wall can have a low mileage, Repair, Plaster Repair. Call perfect vehicle today. Call Glen Hoese at (269)684- Scarlett's at (269)461-4197 4055 FORD ASPIRE &

Cleaning Service 757 RICK'S POWER WASHING

Nice mens, boys, woman's clothes, furniture, Specializing in RVs, Homes, household, scrapbooking, Decks, Driveways, Cement Free Estimates toys.

House will be soaked, Vandalia -63194 Carver Rd. brushed and power washed, (Calvin Center to with 95% removal.

Brownsville, East 2 miles) (269)470-9507 or GARAGE SALE (269)470-9498 August 12 & 13, 8am-6pm Tools, furniture, misc., etc.

Trucks, Vans,

Wanted to Buy 672 4-Wh Drives 1989 JEEP $ WE BUY TREES $ Walnut, wht Oak, Hard WRANGLER Maple or wooded lots/ acreage. Let our licensed and insured team give you a free quote on you standing timber. Call or text (269) 760-3830

Autos for Sale 945 1997 GMC SONOMA TRUCK W/CAP

4 door, loaded, very nice car, $8,100 OBO. Call 1-(843)330-2319 or (269)683-9021

FRI AUG 12, 4pm - 7pm Elderly Care 756 SAT AUG 13, 9am - 7pm Some good stuff, some old CERT. HOME stuff, some free stuff!

HEALTH AIDE Niles - 2620 Mayflower Rd. Looking for full time, (By JD's Trk stop) weekends, excellent references.

LATE STARTING Call (269)684-0758 MULTI-FAMILY

Th/Fr 11th-12th, 11-6 Sat/13th 8-2

FOR SALE

96 Chevy K-1500 1/2 ton, Push Button 4 wheel drive, 350 CID, only 119K miles, Automatic, with 7 1/2 Western Plow, A/C, Power Windows, Power Locks, CD, CASH very clean, new tires, no for junk and unwanted rust. Price $6,995.00 OBO. vehicles! Text or call '03 Chevy Trailblazer (574)302-7772 Extended, LT, 4.2 liter 6 Cyl., Automatic Trans., Automatic Home Improvewheel drive, Only 155K 700 4miles, 3rd Row Seat, Very ment Clean, No Rust, Runs Good, #1 GUTTERS Loaded, Leather, Power We do seamless gutters. Moonrood, Power/Heated Free estimates, call Seats. $3,995.00 OBO. (269)782-0401 Please call 269-462-9260 or 269-262-6448

942

Automatic, Mat Green, Fair Condition, Needs work, currently not running, dead battery, rebuilt carburetor. $2,500 or OBO. (734) 9459239 / (269) 695-6736

CHEVY VAN FOR SALE

1997 Ford Aspire, new transmission, $600. 1997 Chevy Van, seats 7 one owner, runs good $1700.

269-699-7173 or 574-3607147

MURDOCK'S USED CARS

(269)683-8677 Guaranteed Financing!

If you have a job you're approved!

2008 Ford Escape XLT Black, leather, low miles, very nice. $9,950 2009 Buick Enclave CX 1 owner, clean history report, 3rd row seating, alloy wheels, very nice. $11,990 2007 Chevy Impala LT Only 66,000 miles, 1 owner, no accidents, non smoker. $8,990 2011 GMC Arcadia SLE Leather, moon roof, 90,000 miles, clean history report, sweet ride. $15,495 Ford Edge 2008 SE Low miles, very clean, 1 owner, no accidents. $9,993 2002 Toyota Highlander Limited 4X4, Leather, moon roof, very clean, nice. $8,490

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(with cart) Weekdays ..... $24.00 Weekends ..... $28.00 seniors only (weekdays) ..... $20.00

Foursome special 18 holes with cart for four golfers

Weekdays .............................. $68 Weekends .............................. $80

Expiration: 8-31-2016 Not valid on Holidays or with other coupon specials.

Valid only with groups of four.

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26831 Dutch Settlement • Dowagiac • (269) 782-5827

hot fun - summer fun in the city!

movies in the park

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

farmers market

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

YOUR COMPLETE SPA & POOL HEADQUARTERS • Electronic leak detection • Above ground pools • Spa & pool maintenance • Replacement covers • Pool & spa chemicals

• Liner replacement • Free water analysis • Large parts inventory • Qualified service technicians AND MUCH MORE!

Hours: M-F 10-6 • Sat 10-4 • Sun 10-2

160 N. Paw Paw St., Coloma, MI (269) 468-3118

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

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

Saturdays May 28-October 15 9am-2pm

Open Year Round We do service & repair on all spas!

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

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Mega water slide draws hundreds to Buchanan Photos by KELSEY HAMMON Traffic on Front Street in Buchanan looked a little different Saturday afternoon in Buchanan, as a parade of people holding tubes and floaties waited for their turn to take a run at the mega water slide that started near the Hilltop CafĂŠ and ended in a pool of water before the stoplight downtown.

While regularly a winter affair with sleds and proper snow gear, Thrill on the Hill premiered a new summer edition last weekend, this time with a giant slip and slide. The event attracted hundreds of people, and all profits raised benefited the Buchanan Police Department and Parks and Recreation