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Celebrate Culture Pokagon Pow Wow returns Labor Day Weekend

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By TED YOAKUM ted.yoakum @leaderpub.com

OWAGIAC —For the 29th year, people from across the nation will convene at Rogers Lake to celebrate another great harvest during the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi’s KeeBoon-Mein-Kaa Pow Wow. Held during Labor Day Weekend, the competitive pow wow event is expected to draw hundreds of Native American dancers from tribes across the U.S. and Canada, as well as thousands of spectators. The annual celebration is the second and largest of the two pow wows the local tribe puts on every year, according to Paige Risser, the band’s director of communications. “’Kee-Boon-Mein-Kaa means, in Potawatomi, ‘I quit harvesting huckleberries,’” Risser said. “It’s been a fall activity to celebrate another successful harvest for centuries in Potawatomi culture.”

Leaders in the Pokagon Band, which is comprised of around 4,500 citizens living in southwest Michigan and northern Leader photo/AMBROSIA NELDON Indiana, renewed this time-honored celeNative Americans of all ages boast their heritage in dance competibration around 30 years.

“They made that the focus, coming tions at the Kee-Boon-Mein-Kaa Pow Wow. together and celebrating a good harvest,” Risser said. moving to its current home on tribal land Memorial Day Pow Wow, the Kee-BoonThe pow wow was originally held at St. around seven years ago, Risser said.

Mein-Kaa Pow Wow is a competitive Patrick’s County Park in Indiana, before In contrast to the more traditional event, with participants earning between

$100 and $500 for top finishes.

“The stakes are little higher, with people from different locations competing with one another,” Risser said.

Several different dances and regalia will be on display during the two-day event, including traditional male and female dances, which feature dancers wearing exquisite beadwork and feathers that represent their nation, clan or family.

“The men act out hunting and war battle movements,” Risser said. “They’re kind of telling a story.”

Other types of dance and regalia include men’s grass and fancy, as well as women’s fancy shawl and jingle dress.

There will also be competitions for drumming.

One of the highlights of the weekend for visitors are the two grand entry ceremonies, which take place on Saturday at 1 and 6 p.m.

“All the dancers parade around in their regalia, and you can see each of them demonstrating their dance,” Risser said.

“It’s a real impressive sight.”

Admission and parking to the event is free. Rogers Lake is located at 58620 Sink Rd. in Dowagiac. For additional information, call the Pokagon Band offices at (269) 462-4325.

“The Pokagon Band wants to invite anyone who’s interested in Native American culture to attend,” Risser said.

“It’s a great cultural exchange.”

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ew carlisle — An artistic experience unlike any other is taking place in New Carlisle for the first time this weekend.

Fine Art on the Farm will take place this Saturday, Aug. 23, and Sunday, Aug. 24, at The Homestead 1835, including numerous activities for the whole family to enjoy.

“The venue is very relaxed. It’s a family atmosphere so children feel welcome,” said Shireen Cline, art show producer from KoZmo Events.

Twenty-five artists will visit the farm-turned-event venue, located at 33771 Chicago Trail, to offer their goods, present demonstrations and entertain the crowds.

The Homestead 1835 was completely restored as a unique concert and event venue on a farm. Cline and the owners Lori and Dave Kimmel decided to host the art show at the venue to increase awareness about the farm and the growing art industry in the Michiana area.

Fine Art on the Farm will feature activities and events for those of all ages, including Niles children’s author Sherri Hallwood, who will be doing story time and songs for children ages 3 to 9 years old.

For the adults, artists from Saugatuck, Muskegon, Fort Wayne, Bellevue, Sturgis, Goshen, Chesterton and the rest of Michiana will visit the farm to showcase their many handcrafted

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Goldmine Pickers, a bluegrass band from Goshen, Indiana, will provide live entertainment Sunday. wares including paintings, blown glass, scrimshaw, jewelry, knives, fine photography, leather goods, fiber arts, custom bags, abstract art, digital art, realistic metal sculptures, wood-turned bowls (the artist won first place at the Elkhart County 4-H Fair and Indiana State Fair), pottery, quilters and fine custom furniture craftsmen designed by Jacob Block.

“We have something for everyone,” Cline said. “I try to reach everyone’s likes when it comes to the art.”

To do that, only 10 percent of any medium was selected for the show, ensuring that every artist is unique and different from the others.

Cline met with each of the artists to examine their products and passion before allowing them to participate in the show.

“When you come to Fine Art on the Farm,

you’re going to feel that positive energy. You’re going to feel the artist’s passion for art,” Cline said.

And there is more than art at this event, too. From noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, Elwood Splinters Blues Band will perform.

Afterward, WNIT’s Rising Star first-runner up Marcus Clingaman, originally from Omaha, Nebraska, will perform. Clingaman, a wounded soldier of the Iraqi War, will perform his own country and folk songs from 3 to 4:30 p.m.

Then on Saturday night, American Idol contestant Nick Lynch will light up the stage with an evening of family-friendly music.

Doors open at 6 p.m. and the show begins at 7 p.m.

Tickets are $15 each. Bring a lawn chair or a blanket to sit on.

Sunday’s entertainment is the Goldmine Pickers bluegrass band of Goshen from 1 to 4 p.m.

A full bar with alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages will be available, along with food concessions prepared by Professional Chef Brandy Z of channel 46.

Fine Art on the Farm will take place from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. eastern time on Saturday (or until 6 p.m. if the crowd is heavy), and from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Sunday. Entry to the festival is $5 per person; children 12 and under are free.

Tickets are available online at http://www.eventbrite. com/e/fine-art-on-thefarm-tickets-11259763255 or at the gate. Parking is free.

“This is something positive for New Carlisle,” Cline said. “They’ve had so much bad news lately; this is something good for them.”

Visit The Homestead 1835 online at www.homesteadevents.com for additional information, directions and other events.

Theater hosts all new fall classes South Bend Civic Theatre has expanded and enhanced the Education program to offer exciting and fun classes for youth and adults.

Starting the week of August 25, students will have the opportunity to engage with highly skilled and awardwinning teachers in exploring their creativity and talent in a variety of activities.

New SBCT Education and Outreach Director Carys Kresny is thrilled by the quality and range of Michiana talent that has joined SBCT so far to teach, study, and perform. She is excited to welcome more participants to “find their light” in SBCT’s program.

Kresny, whose work as a director and teacher has been

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featured in such diverse settings as Giants’ Stadium on baseball’s opening day, Echo Glen Children’s Detention Center, and Lincoln Center, truly believes that theater is for everyone—and that talent blooms in each individual.

She seeks out professional teaching artists who are experts at developing creative excellence in a nurturing, fun class environment.

“Whether you’re a toddler venturing into the joy of imaginative play, a schoolage student with a passion for performance, or a teenage writer or performer, you’ll find like-minded friends and extraordinary teachers at SBCT. If you’re a theatre-curious adult—or an experienced performer

looking for great mentorship—you can ‘get your art on’ at SBCT,” Kresny said.

“You’ll surprise yourself with the freedom and ease you’ll discover onstage and you’ll enjoy informal afterclass social and performance opportunities. And, if you love the crafty side of theater and are looking for a fun, meaningful way to spend time with your family, SBCT has added a new intergenerational technical theater class in Costume and Fashion Design and Construction!

“And, as an added bonus to coincide with the program’s commitment to learning through performance exposure, all students enrolled in the SBCT Education kids and youth

program will receive a free admission to SBCT’s flagship production of Frankenstein.”

SBCT’s Firehouse Theatre at 701 Portage Ave will serve as the primary Education location for classes and workshops. Other classes will be held at the First United Methodist Church (across the street from South Bend Civic Theatre’s building on Main St.) Go to SBCT’s website at sbct.org and click on “Education” for the full catalogue of Fall Classes, including dates, locations, prices, age ranges and teacher profiles. To register, go online at sbct.org or call (574) 234-1112.

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Making masterpieces South Bend Museum of Art offers fall classes

South Bend Museum of Art Fall Classes start the Week of Sept. 8 and run for eight weeks. View details and register at southbendart.org or call (574) 235-9102.

ADULT CLASSES Monday 1-4 p.m.: Watercolor Expressions 6:30-9:30 p.m.: Monday Night Clay Drawing 2 No Fear Watercolor Tuesday 6:30-9:30 p.m.: Landscapes in Soft Pastel Jewelry: Beginning Metal Fabrication, Ceramics for Everyone Wednesday 1:30-4:30 p.m.: Painter’s Choice 6:30-9:30 p.m.: Weaving Painter’s Choice Clay from the Earth, Ash Glazes from the Trees Thursday 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.: Thursday Morning Potters 6:30-8:30 p.m.: Demystify Knitting Jewelry: Wire and Beading Joy of Drawing, Pottery Confidential, Transitional Watercolor Friday 1:30-4:30 p.m.: How to Start Drawing

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Michiana residents can hone their skills in a number of artistic mediums as the SBMA's fall classes pick up.

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he South Bend Museum of Art’s fall session of once-aweek art classes for children and adults begin the week of Sept. 8, 2014.

Adult classes offer a variety of daytime and evening options.

Drawing classes are offered for beginners to advanced students.

Participants can discover the luminosity and ease of soft pastel or choose from three watercolor classes — each with a different focus, as well as Painter’s Choice (oil or acrylic) for beginners to experienced painters. Participants can also learn to knit or master the art of weaving on the loom.

Another class offers people the chance to learn to create their own jewelry. Students will design and make rings, brooches, necklaces and more in beginning or advanced classes.

Those wishing to learn to make

pottery can learn to do so most days of the week. Five ceramics classes for adults are offered, with open studio hours available. Students will explore hand-building, wheel technique, glazes and design. All levels

are welcome.

Youth Classes: The SBMA works to offer children’s development for students aged preschooler to teen.

Teenagers may also inquire about adult classes.

Preschoolers can learn how much fun art can be with activities geared to their level on Thursday morning, or parents and children can make art together on Saturday morning.

SBMA is pleased to announce several entirely new classes for children ages 2 to 4 that involve movement, music, art and other skills that involve parents in the class.

Additional Saturday classes are also available for those who prefer a weekend time slot.

The South Bend Museum of Art is located inside Century Center in downtown South Bend. For a class schedule and information visit www.southbendart.org or call (574) 235-9102.

Tuesday 9-10 a.m.: Sing, Dance, Make! ages 2-3 10:15-11:15 a.m.: Experience Art Together ages 3-4 Saturday 9-10 a.m.: Sing, Dance, Make! ages 2-3 10:15 – 11:15 a.m.: Experience Art Together ages 3-4 9-10:30 a.m.: Sketching, Drawing & Painting ages 6-9 Youth Ceramics ages 7–10 See, Make, Discover! ages 6-8 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.: Discover Drawing ages 8-11 Tween Ceramics ages 10-15 Good Night Stinky Cheese ages 6-8 All About Color ages 7-10 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.: Movement & Shapes ages 5-7 12:30-2 p.m.: Tween Knitting ages 10-15 Tweens DIY Jewelry ages 11-15 2-3:30 p.m.: Spinning: Make Your Own Yarn! ages 12+

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Arts and crafts booths and flea market spaces inside and out available for $15.00 for the weekend.

Thur. Aug. 28th. 5pm. Tractor parade thru Hartford to the fairground followed by opening ceremonies and welcome dinner Customized Semis with light show at dusk.

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Celebrate the harvest season in Southwest Michigan

By AMBROSIA NELDON ambrosia.neldon@leaderpub.com

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ARODA —With the craft beer and wine industry growing more and more every day in southwest Michigan, owners and employees at Round Barn Winery love to celebrate the business that has drawn thousands to the area for more than two decades.

This year marks 22 fruitful years for the combination brewery, winery and restaurant in Baroda.

Business owners are inviting the public to celebrate this anniversary and the upcoming wine harvest during a two-day event Saturday and Sunday.

“We started this the first year that we opened. It’s kind of a pre-cursor to the harvest and an anniversary party all rolled into one,” said Chris Moercsh, a member of the family who owns the business. Moersch currently serves as director of brewery operations.

In the wine-making business for more than 25 years, it is not surprising that the Round Barn Winery has mastered the art of award-winning wines. During the last 22 years, the family has built a thriving operation specializing not only in wine, but also handcrafted micro-brews, vodka, rum and bourbon.

The Moersch family credits their success with their environment of a spirited, educational and unintimidating atmosphere featuring quality service and products.

The establishment will offer high-energy live music by Alligator Blackbird, Lady Sunshine, Rebecca Anne Band and Top Secret Band with concerts at noon and 3:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

The Round Barn Café will be open to serve food specials such as spinach artichoke dip with naan bread, Round Barn beer bratwurst and lime cilantro chicken breast. Of course, lots of spirits will be available for purchase, including handcrafted wine, local micro-brews and DiVine cocktails.

Other fun activities include an inflatable slide and bounce house, corn hole games and grape stomping.

“It’s kind of a great way to see what we do, everything that we offer. We’re very unique in that there’s lots of breweries and lots of wineries and other facilities that have popped up, but we’re still the only ones that do all of it,” Moersch said. “It separates us and makes us unique, and it’s made us one of the premiere places in southwest Michigan.”

Organizers say with the end of summer in sight, this event is a can’t-miss.

Round Barn Winery will offer case discounts, free parking and free admission with a suggested $5 donation.

Lawn chairs and sun umbrellas are encouraged, but coolers and outside food and beverages are not permitted.

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Buying wine on a budget

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ummer time is grilling time and there is not a better part of the year for some charcoal fire and beef.

If you’re a wine person that means you need a bottle of Cabernet. Now, Zinfandel, Merlot, Syrah, Petit Syrah, and more could match with your roasted beast. But nothing says summer like a great rib eye and a bottle of the king of grapes, Cabernet Sauvignon.

But what if you’re on a budget? Or maybe you just don’t have the palate or inclination to splurge on an expensive bottle of wine.

Never fear, your faithful wine columnist and his Wine Dudes are here to help.

Yellowtail, Mondavi, Fetzer, Beringer, and Bogle wines can be found on most grocery store shelves and many wine shops and liquor stores. These wines ranged from $6.99 to $11.99. Those labels represent some of the biggest – and some would argue the best – in value wine.

My wine buddies got together recently to determine the best of the lot. All four wine drinkers are pretty serious about their vino and took the task seriously.

I purchased five bottles of wine from a local Kroger and then bagged them.

Another of the wine guys mixed the bottles up and then everyone picked up a number at random and stuck it on a bottle. So no one knew what we were tasting – we took notes.

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We had a great time and great discussion about wine. But, to borrow a phrase, I wanted to kick it up a notch. So I added a sixth wine that was a $100 bottle of Bello Family Vineyards 2008 Napa Cabernet. That bottle was also wrapped, and randomly numbered.

The first task was to pick out the $100 bottle. I had told the guys I was including one and would never do that again if I repeat the exercise. Two of the four were able to pick out the $100 bottle rather

easily. As I recall, the other two had the expensive bottle as their second pick.

The moral to that story is even experienced palates can be wrong or confused.

But what about the under-$12-value Cabs? All five wines were 2012 Cabernets. Keep in mind most had a little bit of Merlot, Malbec, Petit Verdot or whatever in the blend but were at least 75 percent Cabernet.

There was unanimous agreement that none of us cared if we ever tasted the value Yellowtail or Fetzer

Cab ever again. Ever!

We probably disagreed the most on the Beringer Cab. The group loved it and hated it. That put it in the middle for us in the number-three slot. The Beringer needed time out of the bottle and just kept improving. Two of the group hated it, I think it’s a very solid choice for the price point.

The top two were Mondavi Central Coast Cabernet and Bogle Cab. The Mondavi was smooth with a balanced mouth feel and good Cabernet charac-

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line to any one with great confidence.

So that means our winner was Bogle, but it was close. The Bogle could be described much like the Mondavi but with a little bit ‘more’ across the palate.

The fruit was a bit bigger, there were secondary characteristics, mild tannins and a satisfying finish.

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Buchanan celebrates the arts with festival

By CRAIG HAUPERT craig.haupert@leaderpub.com

B 2014 Jazz, Art & Antiques Festival

uchanan is combining music, art and antiquing into a funfilled day designed to please the whole family.

The city’s second annual Jazz, Art and Antiques Festival will take place from noon to 10 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 30, in the Buchanan Common and Pears Mill areas.

One of the organizers of the event, Mary Lister, estimates that between 600 and 700 people attended the festival a year ago.

She expects even more people to attend this year.

“It is a very enjoyable way for getting your family out and seeing

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downtown Buchanan, exploring and finding something new,” she said.

“You will find unique things that you can’t find anywhere else.”

Between 20 and 25 artists from both near and far will have booths set up in the grassy areas at the Common and Pears Mill. They will be demonstrating and selling their work from noon to 7 p.m.

“We have a nice variety of artists featuring fibers, wood turning, jewelry, metal smithing, decorative embellishment with found objects, vintage, upcycled and repurposed items, oils, watercolors and pottery,” Lister said.

Attendees can visit the many downtown shops and restaurants and glaze their own pottery at the

Buchanan Art Center. The waterpowered wheel at historic Pears Mill will produce ground corn and wheat for purchase.

Four jazz bands will play from noon to 10 p.m.

The music schedule is as follows: Noon to 2 p.m. — The Dean Allrick Trio 2 to 4 p.m. — Andy Brown Trio 4 to 6 p.m. — Rose Colella Trio 7 to 10 p.m. — Kimberly Gordon Big Band For the antique portion, organizers will be directing people to the antique stores on Front Street.

The event is sponsored by the Buchanan Art Center, Buchanan Area Chamber of Commerce and a group of private individuals.

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Artists wishing to participate must apply by Friday, Sept. 5.

This unique event carefully selects artists by a jury process and artists’ works are presented for sale salon style to attract buyers. Personal shoppers assist thousands of Artisan Market patrons to select artworks that are perfect for gift giving.

The Artisan Market kicks off with a premier party from 6 to 8 p.m. Nov. 7.

Each year, attendees eagerly await the premier party to get the first pick of artistmade goods.

The event also features Soup’s On, an annual soup buffet to encourage people to shop the Artisan Market while enjoying a satisfying lunch.

Evening shopping is also available Tuesday, Nov. 11, for patrons who are unable to attend the event during the day.

The event makes it easy for artists to sell artwork once they are accepted into the show. Artists set their own sales prices and then mail or deliver their artwork to the show. Artisan Market staff displays the work, promotes the event and provides personal shoppers to assist with sales, then artists receive 70 percent of their sales.

Artwork categories include jewelry, home décor, furniture, textiles, ornaments, toys

and more.

Interested artists may apply to the Artisan Market at http://www.krasl. org/engage/artisan-marketapplication.

The application fee is $8 per item category. Artists will be notified Friday, Sept. 19 regarding acceptance into the Artisan Market.

ABOUT KRASL ART CENTER The Krasl Art Center is a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization. The Krasl Art Center is located in downtown St. Joseph, Michigan overlooking Lake Michigan.

The KAC has three public galleries, five studios, a library/lecture room, a black and white wet darkroom, a gift shop, and a permanent collection of 39 works of sculpture. Through its mission to bring people and art together, the KAC offers thoughtful exhibitions, engaging classes and camps, community events such as the Krasl Art Fair on the Bluff and the Artisan Market, outreach opportunities, and cultural exploration. The Krasl Art Center is funded in part by the Michigan Council for the Arts & Cultural Affairs and the National Endowment for the Arts.

The Krasl Art Center galleries are open Monday-Wednesday, Friday & Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Thursday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; and Sunday 1 to 4 p.m.. Admission to the Galleries is free of change. For more information, please contact the Krasl Art Center at (269) 9830271, or visit www.krasl.org.

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Help Wanted 300 CDL DRIVER WANTED

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EXPERIENCED CARE GIVER

IMMEDIATE OPENINGS

for Class A CDL Truck Drivers to haul bulk, foodgrade flour in pneumatic tankers. Home most nights.

Must have Class A CDL and 2yrs driving experience with good record. Tanker endorsement not required, but preferred. Paid 25% of load.

Benefits: Health, dental, life insurance, short/long term disability, AFLAC. 401K with company match.

Vacation/holiday pay. Flex Plan & Safety incentive pay.

We also have a passenger program and PrePass+ To apply visit wwtransportinc.com or call 319-754-1944 ex 112

NOW HIRING

North Woods Village Assisted Living/Memory Care is filling up and we need more good people in NURSING & NURSE AID POSITONS. Send resumes to Mick Feauto, 1409 East Day Road, Mishawaka, IN 46545 or by email to mfeauto@nwvmemory.com

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

LEADER PUBLICATIONS ROUTES AVAILABLE

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NOW HIRING REALTORS

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

for small adult foster care home, 2pm-8pm shift, references required & SouthShore Companies is background check. hiring CDL-A Drivers. See the (269)473-2510 larger ad in today's paper.

DIRECTOR OF HOME HEALTH

Elkhart General Home Care/ Beacon Health System Based at our brand new corporate office, located at the corner of Verdant/Co. Road #17 The person selected for this position will be an experienced Registered Nurse with Indiana license and proven leadership ability.

This position requires a strong working knowledge of Medicare Certified Home Health, as well as, Private Duty Medicaid, Waiver and other payors. Recent experience in home health and management experience with a proven track record for achieving a high-level of efficiency is needed. A Masters in Nursing is preferred.

Apply to: ckeim@ beaconhealthsystem.org.

PASTOR NEEDED

for The House of Prayer Community Church, Cassopolis, MI. Duties include Sunday Morning Service, Bible Study, and Shepherding of the Flock. Send your resume in confidence to: 63563 Brick Church Rd. Cassopllis, MI 49031. Selected candidates will proceed to interviews.

PERSONAL CARE ASSISTANTS and CNAs

Care for the elderly in their homes.

Experience preferred.

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WANT A JOB?

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Carrier covers cost!

Home Every Weekend!

Now offering Driver Trainees $2,000 Sign-On Bonus!

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CDL DRIVER

Immediate opening. Local established company looking for CDL driver, class A, with hazmat endorsement.

Local runs, home every night and no weekends.

Great Benefits. This is a touch freight position with some warehouse work after daily runs.

Please send resume to: hvidmar@rwps.com

Elderly Care 307 For Rent 418 ROUND LAKE CHALETS KARE SERVICES Compassionate Home WEEKEND Care Services GETAWAY SPECIAL! (269)684-1984

(574)292-2900 email:KKaidanRay@aol.com www.KAREService.com

Instruction & Training

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P.D.K. Firearm Instruction Concealed Pistol License Classes August 30, 8-5 $100 Contact Paul: 269-462-2584 or Kelly: 269-783-6570 pdkfirearms.com

Apartments 2 BEDROOM

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

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$449 plus tax.

Includes 18 to 22ft Pontoon.

(First come first serve basis) Weekends available: Sept. 5-7th Sept. 12-14th Without pontoon, $249 plus tax.

“Fishing, boating, swimming, or just relaxing.” * Only a 20-minute drive from Niles!

Ask for Brad Light (269) 687-9227 Or cell (574) 850-6940

Houses for Sale 500 3 BEDROOM HOUSE

2 bath, main floor laundry, unfinished walk out basement, new furnace, air conditioning & duct work, STONE LAKE MANOR 2.72 acres, $129,900.

Senior Apartments.

2 (574)536-5734 months free on select units.

BRANDYWINE Spacious, two bedroom BRICK RANCH 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 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bath information. EHO. TDD 1Full Basement 800-649-3777 American $149,000 Preferred 1-800-968-1792 Chris Moore, Freedom Realty (269)362-5665 (269)687-8484

WHETHER BUYING OR SELLING

Integrity Real Estate Professionals would love the opportunity to serve you. Call any of our agents for professional service you expect and deserve.

269-684-5030 Integrity Real Estate Professionals

HOUSE FOR SALE

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

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

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

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

Manufactured Homes

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FAMILY HOME, $686/MO!

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

Many updates!

Central air, Skylights Buchanan, 269-695-3119

GREAT HOME! GREAT PRICE!

2 Bd/2 Bth, air cond., Vaulted ceilings, $488/MO* Buchanan, 269-695-3119

HOMES FOR SALE IN DECATUR

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

Antiques 600 ALLEGAN ANTIQUE MARKET Sunday, August 31 8am to 4pm 400 Exhibitors Rain or Shine Located at the Fairgrounds, right in Allegan, Michigan $4.00 Admission. No Pets

class 10

Garage-Yard 669 Sales INDOOR YARD SALE

New things in every week at the old Martin's Auction House 6525 M-139 (Old US31) Berrien Springs, MI 10:00am-5:00pm EVERY Thursday, Friday & Saturday Antique tools, old fishing Farm Equipment 633 reels, copper tea kettles, & Supplies erector set, Tonka toys, 7080's rock LP's, collectible JOHN DEERE L110 Lawn Tractor, 48" dishes, Airdyne bike, jewelry, deck, bagger 48", 2 stage salon equipment like new, snow thrower, weights & Beatles figures chains, bumper. $2,250. Wanted to Buy 672 (269)240-7979

BUYING

repairable scrap and unwanted vehicles, top dollar paid. Call or text for a free quote today. Free towing.

Kevin (817)437-0450

TRACTOR

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Tree Service 725 AFFORDABLE STUMP REMOVAL

And storm clean up. Fully insured. (269) 254-6634

C & S MARSH TREE SERVICE

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

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

PAYNE'S TREE SERVICE

THE CUTTING EDGE PRO TREE CARE

Complete Tree Service SAME DAY ESTIMATES Insured, Competitive Rates.

269-687-4972

5 miles north of Niles, on M139 (old 31) (269) 362-0253 (269) 362-1932 Come check out our new remodeled look!

Cedar Crest, 2% milk $2.99/gallon. Large eggs 2dozen $3.00, no hormones or antibiotics added. 8 oz. chunk or shredded cheeses $1.99. Jumbo, home grown cantaloupe $1.99. Fresh picked green beans $.99/lb. or $25 bushel. Fresh picked sweet corn by the ear, dozen, or bushel. Extra large, vine ripe, homegrown tomatoes $.99/lb. Also, fresh picked blueberries, peaches, apricots, cherries, raspberries, and much more!

Household Merchandise FOR SALE

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•Used and Reconditioned Appliances •Washers & Dryers •Ranges •Air Conditioners •Refrigerators 841 Carberry Rd. Niles (269)687-8639

HUGE SALE AT

BILL'S USED APPLIANCES Hours: Mon-Fri. 10a-5pm Sat. 10a-3pm Closed Sunday 2324 S. 11th St. Niles Next door to Tank Town (269) 340-5952

Home Improvement

700

FRYMAN'S SEAMLESS GUTTERS & SIDING FRYMAN’S ROOFING

WHY PAY TO WATCH TV?

MICHIANA MASONRY & CONSTRUCTION

All your Masonry needs!

Chimney Cleaning. Insured & Bonded. Senior discounts .

(269)362-1566

Recycling Service

743

CA$H 4 JUNKERS

Turn that Junker in your yard to cash in your hand 801 Carberry Rd, Niles 269-687-5865

Misc. Services 747 KLIMEK ENTERPRISES

Dozens of Free HD & Digital Electrical Contracting, No Job

Your home exterior experts. channels, use your own Quality guaranteed! Locally wiring, complete installation Owned for 50 years. (269)782- & repair, tower removal, 5008 (David & Terri Fryman)

Too Big or Small. Free Quotes.

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

packages with antenna, roPOLE BARNS & tor & amp starting at $250.

Free estimates.

GARAGES Over 30 years of experience, (269)357-6352

BY NIEBOER tile work, kitchens, bathantennasplus1.com Quality Built (269)684-6673 rooms, decks & porches, LINERS 739 EPDMPOND windows & doors, window Concrete Service Rubber, Any size wrapping, siding, fascia & BRADY CONCRETE Lowest Prices, FREE Desoffit. Call Randy (269)782- Specializing in Flat work of all livery, Huge Inventory, TRM 3139 (269)208-9838 type, seawalls, stamped con- Enterprises, South Bend.

HOME REPAIRS & REMODELING

MK CONSTRUCTION

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

Contact Michael N. Knepple (269)476-9777

crete & Bobcat Service. Free estimates. Insured. Fast, dependable service. (269)4453349 or (269)591-0100

C & C CONCRETE

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

Quality Clock Repair

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

Flat work of all kinds, stamping, sidewalks, concrete patching, patios, driveways and pole barns. Painting Service MR. MAINTENANCE No job too small. Free Estimates.

Insured FREE ESTIMATES (269)228-1163 Roofing, Siding & Windows,

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Light Hauling & Spring COMPLETE Clean-Ups, No Inside or J.M. HUNT CONCRETE Outside job too big or small.

ENTERPRISES, LLC start to finish.

Low affordable rates. From Painting & Drywall. Insured.

Stamped, flat & dirt work.

(269)591-1403 Free Estimates.

Family Insured (269)663-8091 Owned & Operated for Over Heating 703 CONCRETE REMOVAL 50 years. 269-683-4442.

Roll off boxes PAINTING for Concrete Int. & Ext., Drywall & Wall Paustian, Inc. Repair & Power washing.

(269)461-6449 OUTDOOR WOOD Insured. Call Glen Hoese at

FURNACE

Robert Flory, Sr. Phone: (269)423-8458 Cell: (269)655-5291

DEPROW CONCRETE

Concrete, bricks, blocks & stonework. Any type of tear out & replace. Basement repairs, landscaping, bobcat work. No job too small. 35 years experience. Concrete $2.20 a sq. foot. Insured.

Jerry (269) 352-4010

Mobile Homes Lawn Service 506 721 SPRING SAVINGS ON Merchandise for GARDENING WITH 643 AFFORDABLE HOMES Sale INTEGRITY, LLC •Preowned 2&3 bed homes •Lawn maintenance, •New 3 bed, 2 bath homes YOUR E-CIG EXPERTS •Full Landscaping Service HOPPER EXCAVATING for $34,500 •Many standard features •Modular homes available Colonial Acres (269)663-2424

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Any size, great prices, all equipment, 35 years exper-

Dynahoe 190 B ience. Robertson’s Sales & loader backhoe, Service, Niles. Call (269)684(269)687-8639 backhoe digging depth 19', 2669 WE WILL BUY has Cummins diesel motor, asking $9,500 (269)944- your junk car. We haul for Antenna Service 737 free. Paying up to $1500 1742 Eau Claire cash. Please call anytime 269-687-8098

Good Things to 636 Eat VILLWOCKS FARM MARKET

Masonry Service

Tree Trimming & Removal.

CASPER MASONRY Stump Grinding & Firewood. Brick/ Block/Stone. Custom Bobcat & Concrete Work. & Insurance work. Insured & Insured. (269)663-8091 Bonded. (574)298-3520

Pool Service 727 WANTED TO BUY SWIMMING POOL Cash paid for medium LINERS & REPAIRS

size refrigerators, working tractor or repairable. Also gas & ranges.

Call 95HP, electric

WEAVER CONCRETE

And masonry, driveways, porches, patios, tear out/replace, all repairs, brick, block, stone, fireplaces. Will fix wet basements big or small, inside and out. All concrete flatwork $2.00 sq. ft. Landscaping. Fast dependable service. Quality work. Insured. Aaron (269)6554158

Vaporizers & e-hookah • Spring Clean Ups Over 50 liquid flavors. clean beds, preen, mulch, US 31 Tobacco trim shrubs, edging, create 50552 US 31 N, South Bend new beds & much more (574) 271-0333 Call Ellen (269)759-1012

"Have Gravel Will Travel"

Driveway, stone, slag, recycled concrete, asphalt, top soil, sand & fill. (269)7821744/(269)783-1744

(269)684-4055

Cleaning Service 757 RICK'S POWER WASHING

RVs, homes, decks, cement sidewalks, driveways small commercial jobs. Serving Cass., Dow. & Niles. Free Estimates, Senior Discounts.

Will beat any competitors estimates.

Satisfaction Guaranteed.

Call 269-470-9507 or 269470-9498

Insurance 758 LOWER YOUR INSURANCE RATES! Home - Auto - Health - Life We do the shopping for you!

TCU Insurance Agency Call Deb Asmus today (269) 683-6700 x5901

Autos for Sale 945 2001 FORD WINSTAR

114k, runs great Asking price $2950.00 Call Scarletts (269) 461-4197 NEED A CAR NOW? WELL WE HAVE THE ONE JUST FOR YOU!!!!

New Arrivals at Scarlett Auto Sales!

Loaded 2010 Hyundai Elantras Low Miles! you can't beat that! COLD A/C RUNS GREAT Tax , Title and fees are your down payment $275/mo No Interest! No Credit Checks!

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Submit calendar events to by email at offthewater@ leaderpub.com or visit the Leader Publications office at 217 N. Fourth Street, Niles.

Aug. 22

The Kelly Miller Circus will visit Edwardsburg at 4:30 and 7:30 p.m. The tent will be set up on US-12, next to HR Block. Tickets purchased in advance are $10 for adults and $6 for children. Tickets purchased at the event are $15 for adults and $7 for children. Tickets are available at Martin’s Supermarkets in Granger, Niles and Elkhart; the Greater Niles Federal Credit Union in Edwardsburg; The Barber Shop in Edwardsburg; Chemical Bank in Edwardsburg; or online at kellymillercircus.com.

Explore the night sky with a naturalist from the Elkhart County Parks on at 9 p.m. in Cobus Creek County Park located at 30680 County Road 8 in Elkhart, Indiana. Participants will have an opportunity to see and learn about some of the summer constellations.

The program will begin with a short presentation in the Cobus Creek Shelter before going out and viewing the stars.

Hot dogs, marshmallows, Kool-aid and hot chocolate will also be served. Participants are encouraged to bring their telescopes or binoculars. Space is limited and preregistration and payment is required by Thursday, Aug. 21. The fee for the program is $3 per person.

Aug. 23

Eric Lugosch will perform at the Box Factory.

The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. Ticket prices are $10 general admission; $8 students and seniors; children 12 and under free.

The Baroda Business Association will host

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the annual Party on the Pavers event from 3 to 8 p.m. Visitors can shop at the farmers’ and artisan market, eat local foods, drink local and listen to live music. Cost is a $5 suggested donation.

The keepers at Potawatomi Zoo will be hosting an enrichment making day at the Zoo from noon to 2 p.m. Stations include making frozen treats; pine cones dipped in peanut butter sprinkled with seeds and nuts; a cheerio, pasta, and paper cup stringing station; and a station for coloring paper bags and paper plates. There is no additional cost to participate in the event but regular admission rates do apply for entry into the Zoo. Regular admission is $8.50 for adults, $6.50 for children between the ages of 3-14, $6.50 for seniors 62+, and children 2 and under are free.

Aug. 24

The 29th Rural OneRoom School Reunion will be held at noon at the Berrien County Youth Fair in the Youth memorial building. Visitors are encouraged to bring a dish or two to pass and their own table service. Coffee and lemonade will be available.

WHAT'S HAPPENING? Aug. 27

The Heritage Museum and Cultural Center will hold its Annual Football Kickoff Party at 6 p.m. The tailgate party includes a pulled pork dinner, beer, wine, soft drinks, silent auction, a fun Football Kickoff Playoff Sponsorship competition, and a chance to chat with some local legends. Come dressed in your favorite team colors and join us to celebrate the beginning of the football season. Admission to this event is $25 per person, and includes food and drinks. Please call us at (269) 983-1191 to reserve a spot.

A special benefit for Harbor Arts featuring the amazing watercolors of Dave Knoebber and the international tenor voice of MAURICE LoMONACO. Tickets at $40 per person include Art Exhibit from 5 to 7 p.m., a reception with complimentary hors d’oeuvres from 7 to 8 p.m. and a concert at 8 p.m.

Aug. 29

The Bill Lupkins Blues Band featuring the Great Sam Lay will perform at the Acorn Theater in Three Oaks at 8 p.m. Tickets are $25.

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South Bend Civic Theatre has expanded and enhanced the education program to offer exciting and fun classes for youth and adults. Starting the week of Aug. 25, students will have the opportunity to engage with highly skilled and award-winning teachers in exploring their creativity and talent in a variety of activities. Go to SBCT’s website at sbct. org and click on “education” for the full catalogue of fall classes, including dates, locations, prices, age ranges and teacher profiles. To register, go online at sbct. org or call (574) 2341112.

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Hot country newcomer Frankie Ballard is staying busy on the road after scoring his first #1 smash with the top-selling single “Helluva Life.” Ballard will be coming through Plymouth, IN to shred the stage at the Blueberry Festival on August 29th.

Aug. 30

Buchanan will host an Art & Jazz Festival at the common from noon to 10 p.m. Visit DiscoverBuchanan.org for more information.

Sept. 5

The South Bend Museum of Art will host an

artist mixer from 5 to 9 p.m. Everyone is invited to mix and mingle as the museum celebrates artists with art music, treats and libations.

First Unitarian Church of South Bend is having a reception in honor of the opening of their new church building at 801 E. Washington Ave, South Bend. It will be on Friday, Sept. 5th starting with the ribbon cutting at 5:30 p.m. This will be followed by an art opening with works by well-known South Bend artist, Glenda Bixby. There will also be a performance by Toradze Studio and world renowned pianist, Natasha Stojanovska. There will be refreshments.

More info at 574-2346588.

Sept. 6

Ed Bagatini’s New Swing Orchestra will perform at the Box Factory. The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. Ticket prices are $10 general admission; $8 students and seniors; children 12 and under free.

a valid state or government issued photo ID. Sept. 7

St. Patrick’s County Park will host a Grandparents’ Day celebration between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Visitors are encouraged to bring a picnic, enjoy a scavenger hunt or stop by the Brown Barn for a quick craft, among other activities offered. The gate fee is $3 for St. Joseph County residents and $4 for residents outside of the county.

Rock band Blue Oyster Cult, with hits from the 70s and 80s including “(Don’t Fear) The Reaper,” “Godzilla” and “Burnin’ for You,” takes the stage on Saturday, September 6 at 8 pm CT in the Stardust Event Center at Blue Chip Casino, Hotel & Spa, Michigan City, Indiana. Tickets start at $35, and can be purchased by credit card at Ticketmaster. com or in person at The Gift Box in the Blue Chip Casino pavilion. Guests must be 21 or older, with

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The Lake Michigan College Theatre Department will hold auditions for its fall drama production of “Galileo” on Sept.

10 and 11 at 7 p.m. in the Hanson Theatre of the Mendel Center for Arts and Technology.

Call-backs will be held Sept. 13 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The performance will take place Fridays through Sundays, November 7 - 9, and 14 - 16 under the direction of Dr. Calvin McClinton, director of Theatre at LMC. Sept. 11

Lemon Creek Winery’s 8th Annual Harvest Festival is Saturday, Sept.

6 from noon to 6 p.m.

There will be live music by Venitia Sekema & The Madre Luna Band.

Admission is $10 and there will be grilled food available for purchase.

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On Wednesday, Sept.

11, at 9 a.m. the Clay Fire Territory will perform the “Ringing of the Bell” ceremony at the 9-11 Memorial, located in St. Patrick’s County Park, and the public is invited to attend. The memorial sculpture commemorates the events of Sept. 11, 2001 and the site is a place for quiet contemplation.

Visitors are welcome to visit the memorial during park hours.

Sept. 12

Howie Mandel will perform at Four Winds New Buffalo’s Silver Creek Event Center on Friday, Sept. 12, at 9 p.m. Eastern. Tickets for the event can be purchased beginning on Friday, July 18 at 10 a.m. Eastern exclusively through the Ticketmaster website, www.

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The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians’ Four Winds casino will host Howie Mandel at Four Winds New Buffalo’s Silver Creek Event Center on at 9 p.m. Eastern. Tickets for the event can be purchased beginning on Friday, July 18 at 10 a.m. Eastern exclusively through the Ticketmaster website, www. ticketmaster.com, or by calling (800)745-3000.

Ticket prices start at $50 plus applicable fees.

The Lerner Theater in Elkhart will present and organ concert and silent movie with organist Clark Wilson at 7:30 p.m.

The featured film will be “The Mark of Zorro” with Douglas Fairbanks.

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Dowagiac Rod & Roll Car Show

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Leader photos TED YOAKUM Dozens of collectors lined the streets of downtown Dowagiac last weekend for the city's annual car show.