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Easy Listening

Crane Wives open Hanson season

Shades of blue: Festival returns to coast...page 6

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See it to believe it Illusionist to perform at Lerner Theatre in Elkhart

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LKHART, Ind. — People all around the world have seen him on NBC, CBS and FOX. Now, Michiana has the chance to see him live.

Illusionist Bill Blagg is coming to the Lerner Theatre at 7 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 8, for one show only.

Blagg has been hailed by critics across the country for his unique style of magic and illusion. His action packed show features random audience volunteers floating in mid-air while others vanish at a moment’s notice.

The illusionist’s big break

occurred when he won a prestigious magic competition at the age of 18 in the “Magic Capital of the World” in Colon, Michigan. He went down in magic history as the youngest contestant to ever win the event. By winning he joined the ranks of his idols, which include Las Vegas’s very own master magician Lance Burton.

Bill is widely regarded for his unconventional style of magic, which doesn’t involve cliché tricks with playing cards or birds. Instead Bill prefers to thrill his audiences with his incredible grand-scale illusions such as instantly teleporting

across theatres and squishing his body to just 5” tall!

Critics say Blagg combines his magical talents with his quick wit and off-the-cuff personality which creates an incredible experience for all ages.

Tickets to see The Magic of Bill Blagg LIVE! on Saturday, Oct. 8, at the Lerner Theatre are on sale now — but disappearing fast.

To purchase tickets at the $32 or $22 price levels, visit TheLerner. com or call (574) 293-4469. The box office is located in the building at 410 S. Main St. (please use the Franklin Street entrance).

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Easy listening Crane Wives open Hanson Living Room series

B

ENTON TOWNSHIP, Mich. — The Hanson Theatre Living Room Series returns for a third season to The Mendel Center at Lake Michigan College with The Crane Wives at 7 p.m.

Friday, Sept. 30.

The Crane Wives are a homegrown, indie-folk outfit from Grand Rapids, Michigan. They utilize three-part vocal harmonies, eclectic instrumentation, and a passion for song-craft to create organic music that is both accessible and innovative.

Each live show features contagious energy as well as original music that

ranges from whisper-quiet ballads to danceable grooves. The band formed in late August of 2010 and has released four full-length albums, “Safe Ship, Harbored” (2011), “The Fool In HerWedding Gown” (2012), “Coyote Stories” (2015), and “Foxlore” (2016).

“We’re excited about the third season of the Hanson Theatre Living Room Series. Not only is it fun to present these fresh acts who are breaking onto the music and performing arts scene, but it gives us an opportunity to try some new things to enhance the experience for our patrons,” said Mike Nadolski, executive

director of The Mendel Center at Lake Michigan College.

One of those new experiences during The Crane Wives’ show will be an array of craft beers and food from The Livery in Benton Harbor. The brewery's craft beer creations will be available at the cash bar in the Hanson Theatre lobby before the show and during intermission. Beers will include a “Regular Rotation” staple, a “Specialty” limited release beer, and a selection from their “Barrel-Aged Series.”

Owner and Head Brewer Simon Rusk will share a little bit of the brewery’s history, brewing philosophy and plans for

the future. The Livery will also provide samples of their house-made, spent-grain pizza along with beers available for sampling from growlers.

The Hanson Living Room Series is a live music experience in the intimate setting of the 250-seat Hanson Theatre. The venue is designed for maximum viewing and listening pleasure, and provides audiences with the opportunity to connect more closely with the performers and the performances. Other shows in the series scheduled for Feb. 10 and March 31, 2017, will be announced in the coming weeks.

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South Bend Civic offers night out for fall fundraiser

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OUTH BEND, Ind. — People can enjoy a night out in downtown South Bend where dinner and entertainment will all be under one roof, while contributing to fundraising efforts for the South Bend Civic Theatre.

The first weekend in November, SBCT will be lighting up both stages for a unique, two-day fundraising event.

The inaugural “Entertainment Buffet” will take place Friday, Nov. 4, and Saturday, Nov. 5, featuring a variety of entertainers and performances, from Broadway tributes, standup comedians, cabaret singers and more.

Tickets grant patrons admission to one evening of the “Entertainment Buffet” which includes a simple buffet-style dinner and the luxury to enjoy performances on both the Wilson and Warner Theatre stages, as well as a cabaret lounge in the main lobby featuring favorite performers from SBCT’s past and present.

Organizers say there is no need to get the cufflinks and brooches out; the

Entertainment Buffet is a casual, 21+ event, so guests are encouraged to come dressed comfortably.

Dinner and a cash bar will be available, and just to sweeten the pot, dessert is included too!

A $30 ticket includes admission to either night (Friday OR Saturday), a buffet dinner, as well as one entertainment on the Wilson and Warner stages (more than 12 different acts over the two evenings).

This event is 21+ with a cash bar available. Call the SBCT Box Office at (574) 234-1112 or visit www.sbct.org for details and to reserve tickets. Group reservations are available.

Those unable to join the two-day fundraising party, but interested in contributing as a sponsor for the inaugural Entertainment Buffet, personal and corporate donations are encouraged and highly appreciated. Contact Joshua Napierkowski at joshn@sbct.org or visit SBCT.org to share support as a sponsor/ underwriter.

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Hands-on learning

Registration opening soon for Fernwood’s environmental studies program

N

ILES — Fernwood Botanical Garden and Nature Preserve will soon be taking registrations for its Environmental Studies Programs for the 20162017 season.

Each year nearly 5,000 area students and youth groups participate in Fernwood’s ESP programs, either on-site at Fernwood or through the in-school Travelling Naturalist program.

All programs are based on a science curriculum that incorporates both basic state guidelines and hands-on activities at age-appropriate levels.

Most importantly, Fernwood’s naturalist staff strives to make every Fernwood experience fun and positive for each student.

Fernwood prides itself in teaching children to be more responsible stewards

of our environment.

The curriculum in the ESP program supports what the schools are currently teaching, and onsite visits give children hands-on experience.

“I love the walk around the grounds,” a teacher said recently. “It’s amazing how much more a stu-

dent will remember when they can actually experience and see it in nature. I showered my students with questions when we returned. They not only knew the answers, but they had examples to back them up!”

On-site programs at Fernwood run 1.5 to 2

hours in length and are tailored to the season.

The fee is $3.50 per student. Teachers and adults are free (donations accepted).

In-school Travelling Naturalist programs are offered January through March with limited availability during the rest of

the school year.

Fees start at $50 for one class/program and increase based on the number of programs, with an additional 45 cents per mile above 20 miles round-trip from Fernwood.

Registration for the 2016-2017 school year opens at 8 a.m. Wednesday,

Aug. 31, and available slots fill quickly. For more information about Fernwood and the ESP, please visit our website or call Head Naturalist Wendy Jones at Fernwood.

Leaders of the organization say Fernwood is a special place where nature blends with gardens and art to create an experience of wonder for all ages.

Fernwood comprises 105 acres on the St. Joseph River near Buchanan, Michigan, at 13988 Range Line Road, Niles.

Hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Eastern time, and Sunday, noon to 6:00 pm.

Café hours are 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, and noon to 3 p.m. Sunday.

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Legends in various shades

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ICHIGAN CITY, Ind. — The Ship and Shore Blues Festival arrives this Labor Day weekend Sept. 3 through Sept. 4 and for its second appearance, bringing Blues Hall of Famers and a diverse group of talented, soulful, blues musicians to Michigan City, Indiana.

Last year’s success with the festival drew more than 6,000 people and prompted Artistic Director John Moultrie to extend the festival to a two-day affair that includes live music, an abundance of food trucks, beer and wine vendors and games for children.

Last year, the festival was recognized by The Beacher as the best blues festival of 2015. This year, the standard is nothing less.

“We are hoping for a big blowout,” Moultrie said.

It is anticipated that 10,000 people will attend for the weekend event.

Moultrie’s nonprofit Live Music Matters, which sponsors the festival, has functioned with the mission to bring live music to people in the Michiana area while providing an affordable outing for the whole family.

And despite today’s abundance of online resources for music, there is something about seeing a live performance that Moultrie said is irreplaceable.

“Live music matters to me because it’s the only time that you see an art form that’s in the moment and it’s

original,” Moultrie said.

This year, the musical itinerary pays homage to blues of all ages. Take 22-year old guitarist Ivy Ford, whose repertoire includes opening for blues legend Buddy Guy and rocking out with her band, Ivy Ford and the Cadillacs.

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Ford’s style builds on classic blues, seasoned with electrified guitar licks.

Moultrie said the versatile blues genre allows for artists to ultimately create their own classic sound.

“Blues has a great depth of history, so it was an opportunity to bring a multitude of different styles,” he said. “Everybody at some point identifies with the blues.

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of Blues is in every musical art form.”

Combine Ford and the Chicago Rhythm and Blues Kings, an R&B influenced blues band and already there is a spectrum in many shades of blue.

Throw in the mix legendary blues musician Gene Barge, the Chicago Kingsnakes and Blues Hall of Famer Liz Mandeville and the audiences can expect a wide sampling of unique blues sounds.

Moultrie said he also wanted to use the festival to give youth a chance to see live musicians. On Sunday, the Michigan City schools are invited to a picnic to see the musicians.

“There are a lot of kids that have never seen live music before. (It’s an) opportunity to see world-class musicians,” Moultrie said.

More than anything, Moultrie said the festival is celebration of blues and there will be a few special cameos from blues musicians, who may not be on the lineup, but are not going to miss the opportunity for a jam session. “(It’s) the idea that you have a band that can be diverse (and) they all come together to play the music and they play in harmony with each other,” Moultrie said.

Tickets can be purchased online for $10. To attend both days costs $15. VIP tickets are available between $15-$20. Tickets will be available for purchase at the gate, but will cost an additional $5. To purchase tickets online visit: http://shipandshorebluesfestival.com/

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An American tribute 9/11 Never Forget Mobile exhibit opens Aug. 31

M

ICHIGAN CITY, Ind. — The 9/11 Never Forget Mobile Exhibit, an interactive educational exhibit that features artifacts, videos, recordings and live tours by FDNY firefighters, will come to Blue Chip Casino, Hotel & Spa for a six-day visit starting on Wednesday, Aug. 31.

The exhibit will be open daily from noon to 7 p.m. from Aug. 31 through Monday, Sept. 5. It will be staged in the front parking lot at Blue Chip. The exhibit is open to all ages.

The exhibit offers free admission with opportunities to donate to its nonprofit partner, the Steven Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation.

The 9/11 Never Forget Mobile Exhibit is a high-

tech, 53-foot tractor that unfolds into a 1000-squarefoot exhibit. The memorial provides interactive education, including artifacts such as steel beams from the towers, documentary videos, recordings of first responder radio transmissions and live tours conducted by FDNY firefighters. The exhibit was created in 2013 by the Stephen

Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation as a tribute to all those whose lives were sacrificed on Sept. 11, 2001. It is named in honor of Steven Siller, a New York firefighter who gave his life helping others on 9/11.

“Our goal, on the 15th anniversary of the 9/11 tragedy, is to provide an enlightening experience

and to help people to understand what took place that day and the ultimate sacrifice that so many made,” said Lisa Reiss of the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation.

On Tuesday, Aug. 30, the 9/11 Never Forget Mobile Exhibit will receive a first responder escort from LaPorte County Emergency Services, Police, Fire and EMS, along with The Guardian Riders and The Wall Gang. At approximately 11 a.m., the exhibit semi will leave from Harley Davidson on Franklin St. and travel to Pine Street to Route 12 and end at Blue Chip.

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Big C Lumber is currently seeking a CDL Class A Driver at our Dowagiac, MI truss plant. This is a full time position with benefits. CDL A license is required. Responsibilities include loading and unloading delivery truck at jobsites and yard responsibilities. Post offer drug test and physical with lift test required.

To apply please submit resume to hr@bigclumber.com or apply in person at 30600 Edwards St, Dowagiac, MI 49047.

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

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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.

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General Laborer is looking for residential The Cass County Road drivers with a CDL A or B, Commission is currently good attendance and work accepting applications for a ethic, ability to read maps & Laborer.

Apattention to safety. Benefits full-time plicants are not required to include BCBS Health, Dental & Life Insurance, uniforms, have a CDL but a licensed paid holidays and vacations, CDL is preferred. Apsafety bonus and overtime plicants must have a pay. Our route drivers av- general familiarity with erage over $54,000 per roadway safety, and sucyear, work less than 50 cessfully pass a drug and hours per week, and are alcohol test. home every night!

Apply on line at The successful candidate MichianaRecyclingCareers.com will be trained and reor at our office at 33541 quired to operate a dump Reum Rd, Niles, MI truck, blade gravel roads, patch pot holes, haul materials to construction projects, perform snow removal, roadside mowing and trim/remove trees. In GROUNDS addition, the successful MAINTENANCE candidate must conduct minor maintenance on their WORKERS Willing to learn and work. truck including changing Apply in person at Orchard blades on the underbody Hills Country Club, 2841 scraper. Occasional genNiles Buchanan Rd, eral building and yard Buchanan. Call Bill with clean-up or other duties as questions (269)228-1581 assigned are also required.

Kenneth Smith, Inc. Candidates must be able to Truck Drivers Pulling sit for extended periods of Dump Trailers Wanted DRIVERS NEEDED: time in a truck, lift up to Class A CDL and Dump 100 lbs., and be able to trailer exp. preferred. Tri- operate a chain saw. This state area, Home nights position is considered 95% and weekends, Fuel Sav- outside work, and therefore ings Sharing Program, must be able to work in all Safety Bonus, Health Be- types of weather and withstand both extreme nefits.

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ELECTRICIAN Must be licensed by the Experienced Journeyman Michigan Department of a plus Commerce or Professional Send resume to: Regulation as a Registered Nurse.

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THE SOUTH BEND Please apply in person at TRIBUNE Berrien Woods Apartments is looking for newspaper 1900 E Main Street, Niles delivery people for the St. EOE Joe County Indiana area, make $200-$300 weekly, HIRING Experienced concrete wall early mornings. Call Melissa setter and flatwork finisher at (574)235-6178 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.

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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 South Bend, South Side or text: 3 BDR, 1 BA home with 574-347-9950 eating area, formal dining, 20+ Years Experience family room and formal livCertified • Insured ing 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

10 Class

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Mobile Homes 506 Collectibles 602 Things to Do 637 Garage-Yard FOR SALE CARNIVAL THE MARKET PLACE Sales

2 Bedroom mobile home.

Must be moved. $1,500.00 Call (269)782-9227

PRICED TO SELL!

Moving to an apartment.

Birchcrest Park, Lot #85, Niles, 3 br, 2 ba, 14 x 70 with 7 x 21 pullout, 4-seasons room 14 x 18. Has large gas fireplace, deck, 21/2 car carport, 2 outbuildings, laundry room, Central Air, all appliances included, $12,000 OBO CALL (269)684-0398

Antiques 600 ALLEGAN ANTIQUE MARKET Sunday, August 28 8am to 4pm 400 Exhibitors Rain or Shine Located at the Fairgrounds, right in Allegan, Michigan $4.00 Admission. No Pets

Saturday, August 27, 2016 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Kids Games, Bounce House, Dunk Tank – fun stuff!

Peanuts, Popcorn, Nacho Booths, Grilled Hamburgers, hotdogs, snacks and drinks!

Meal Tickets – Adults $10 Kids 7 and under $5 Bright Star 2428 S. 11th St., Niles Tabernacle Church – 5130 Old Pipestone Rd., Good Things to 636 Eau Claire MI 49111 Eat Proceeds to help with HARMONY & BABY medical expenses for the Arnt Family GOLD PEACHES For more information email: U PICK info@bstchurch.com

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

Emma Teichman Farm 6137 M-140, Eau Claire, MI 49111 (269)461-4349 Assorted Vegetables Open Daily 9-6

Hunting & Fishing

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RIFLE FOR SALE

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

669

Cassopolis - 1682 Anderson Rd.

MONSTER GARAGE SALE

Fri. Aug. 26, 9-4 & Sat. Aug. 27, 8-2 Tons of fishing equipment including rods, reels, tackle & boating accessories.

Brand new smoker, boat air conditioner & coolers, quality boys & men's clothes, great condition women's clothes & shoes, brand new sterling silver necklaces & more Niles - 61172 Barron Lake Rd

GARAGE SALE AUG 26, 27 & 28 8 am - ?

Large size clothes, bag day on Sunday, Holiday decorations, VCR Tapes, books, kitchen items, toys, misc. items.

Dowagiac - 29765 M-152

Eau Claire - 7224 Brush Lake Rd.

Household goods, canning jars, 2 canning cookers, some furniture, some farm equipment, yard work equipment, some clothing, many, many books, kitchen equipment, including KitchenAid, discarded coffe pots and pans, some dishes, etc.

Aug. 25, 26 & 27,9-5 NO EARLY SALES 16 ft. Tracker boat, trailer & Honda outboard motor, 12 ft. fishing boat, trailer & 10HP Johnson motor, 8HP Evinrude boat motor, elec. boat motors, misc. fishing equipment, misc. hunting equipment (no guns), tools & power tools, Craftsmen 9Hp 21" rototiller, misc. outdoor tools, chest freezer, refrigerator, furniture, power lift chair, misc. household items, men's clothing XL, 2X, 3X, 4X

GARAGE SALE SAT. AUG 27 9 am - 5 pm

Niles - 13912 Rangeline Rd. next to Fernwood

ESTATE SALE

Barn sale, open rain or shine!

8 am, Thurs.-Sat. Aug. 25-27.

Antiques, dishes, books, woodcrafts, furniture, other misc.

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

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

DEPROW CONCRETE Concrete, bricks, blocks, stonework, flatwork, stamping. Driveways, pole barns, garages, porches and sidewalks. Any type of tear out & replace. Basement floors, landscaping, bobcat work. No job too small. 35 years experience. Insured.

FREE ESTIMATES.

Jerry 269-352-4010

Lawn & gaRden seRvIce

ROOfIng

WILLIAMS

TERRY’S LAWN SERVICE

Home Improvement & Maintenance

Aerating, mowing, yard & gutter clean up.

Power washing. Niles & Surrounding areas

PLUTA’S ROOFING

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

Certified mobile home work.

Credit Cards aCCepted

269.635.1527

Have Gravel, Will Travel

williamsconstructco@gmail.com

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

MK CONSTRUCTION

(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

POLE BARNS & GARAGES

Brady Concrete

HOme ImpROvemenT

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

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

SILVER CREEK DOOR COMPANY 269-783-1500

For all your roofing needs!

Licensed and Insured 40 years experience Work guaranteed!

FREE ESTIMATES!

(269) 815-2710

(269) 646-6162

masOnRy

TRee seRvIce

Michiana Masonry & construction

the Cutting edge pro tree Care

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

ROOfIng

FRYMAN’S ROOFING

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

Quality guaranteed!

Locally owned for 50 years.

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

FCI Building Roofing & Siding Credit Cards & Financing Lifetime Warranty

(269) 782-7310

Complete Tree Services SAME DAY ESTIMATES. Insured, Competitive Rates.

(269) 687-4972

TAG SALE

Wanted to Buy 672 ALWAYS PAYING

top dollar for junk cars, trucks & farm equipment.

Also buying repairables. Paul buys junk cars & trucks.

(574)993-1131

CASH PAID FOR

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

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

Promote CASH Your for junk and unwanted vehicles! Text or call Business (574)302-7772

EVERY DAY!

Home Improve700 ment #1 GUTTERS

We do seamless gutters.

Free estimates, call (269)782-0401

Classifieds HOME REPAIRS & are the REMODELING Over Highest 30 years of experience, tile work, kitchens, bathrooms, Read decks & porches, windows & doors, window wrapping, siding, fascia & Section! soffit. Call Randy (269)7823139 or (269)208-9838 www. bondhomeimprovements.com

Your ad will run in Tree Trimming & Removal.

56 issues Stump Grinding. a month Firewood.

PERFORMANCE Insured. and reach BUILDERS (269) 663-8091 Spring Inventory Blowout more than 50% OFF ALL Roofing, Siding, Windows and C & S MARSH 150,000 Kitchen and Bath Remodels TREE SERVICE 60% off ALL Room Additions potential Trees, brush, stump removal, Purchased and Installed high lift work, insured. customers Roof = Free Siding (269)362-4331 or Celebrating 20 years!

(269) 683-1065 each month Call (574)400-6766 (leave message) forServices only $89747 Misc.

APEX of Michiana per month.

D.J. HAULING & payne’s TRee seRVICe

For ALL Your Tree Needs Ask about our discounts!

Licensed • Insured (269) 683-5058

CISCO’S TREE SERVICE

DELIVERY

Cheaper than a dumpster.

Brush hauling, downed trees, landscaping materials, Call Classifieds trash out's, clean out's & to get started more.

James (269)3575956 today! located in Niles.

7 days a week

Tree Removal • Trims Brush Cutting • Lot Clearing Painting Service 754 Free Estimates • Insured PAINTING (269) 240-7616-5058 Int. & Ext., Drywall & Wall

S HOP LOCAL

Repair, Plaster Repair. Call Glen Hoese at (269)6844055

Elderly Care 269-683-2100756 HOME or visit HEALTH our officeAIDE at

Looking for full time, 217 North 4th St. refweekends, excellent Niles, MI 49120 erences.

Call (269)684-0758

Off The Water, Michiana

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

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.

Niles will offer a free movie in Riverfront Park behind the Wonderland Cinema at 9:30 p.m.

Friday. This week’s movie is “Frozen.”

Millin Automotive will offer free ice cream and a carnation from The Flower Cart.

Aug. 27 All are invited to join Fernwood as the organization 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 Pilarski-Hall 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

Cleaning Service

757

RICK'S POWER WASHING

Specializing in RVs, Homes, Decks, Driveways, Cement Free Estimates House will be soaked, brushed and power washed, with 95% removal.

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

Horses-Livestock

809

HORSE TRAILER

1989 18ft. Liberty combination stock and 3 place horse trailer with storage area. $2,800 (269)6632381

i

is free with paid Fernwood admission.

South Bend Parks & Rec and Downtown South Bend, Inc. will host August’s Arts on the Race from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 27, in Seitz Park along the East Race. Arts on the Race is a new event celebrating the arts where local artists display, demonstrate, and sell their art work along the river during East Race Rafting.

Sept. 4

The Indian Lake Volunteer Fire Department is hosting an all-you-can-eat pancake and sausage breakfast at the Fire Department Hall, 33104 M-62 West, from 7 a.m. to noon Sunday, Sept. 4. Adults are $6, children half price. Fire Department equipment will be open for viewing. Proceeds from the breakfast will go towards new equipment.

This is your last chance to buy luminaries. This is the last pancake breakfast this year. The next breakfast will be on May 28, 2017. For more information, contact Jean Rowe, 782 2769, or email jeanrowe70@ comcast.net Sept. 10

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WHAT'S HAPPENING? performances Dec. 2-4 and 9-11. Rehearsals and performances will take place at The Kids On Stage Theatre at The Orchards Mall in Benton Harbor.

The production is available to students in grades K-12. Every child who registers is guaranteed participation in the production, regardless of talent or ability.

a.m. to 3 p.m. in Mathews Conference Center West on Southwestern Michigan College’s Dowagiac campus. Books and CDs cost 50 cents, DVDs and audiobooks $1, with half off all day Thursday.

Payment accepted: cash or check payable to Southwestern Michigan College.

Sept. 29-Oct. 2

The Southwest Michigan Symphony Orchestra presents a unique entertainment experience as magical illusions are performed against the beauty and drama of familiar symphonic classics. Magic at the Symphony will unite the musical talents of the SMSO with the mystery and grace of Master Illusionist, Lyn Dillies. The performance will take place at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10 at LMC Mendel Mainstage in Benton Harbor.

Lemon Creek Winery will host its 20th annual Harvest Festival from noon to 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10 at the winery, located at 533 E. Lemon Creek Road in Berrien Springs. The event will feature live music and dancing, hayrides and a farmers market. Visit lemoncreekwinery.com or call (269) 471-1321 for more information.

Kids On Stage is now accepting registrations for their fall production of “Elf the Musical Jr.” Rehearsals will begin Saturday, Sept. 10 and will culminate with six

A sale of 2,000 books and 350 DVDs and CDs takes place from 10

Boats, Motors 900 FISHING BOAT

Trucks, Vans, 4-Wh Drives

Super wide & deep, 12 ft. with 6HP Evenrude electric trolling motor, fish finder, anchor, new flat floor, seats & boat cover. Motor starts with 1 pull and runs great.

All looks new. $2,250.

(574)993-1584

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The Four Flags Area Apple Festival returns to Niles Sept. 29-Oct. 2. Activities include a grande parade, a children’s day, carnival style games and rides, plenty of apple goodies, live entertainment, contests and more. Visit fourflagsareaapplefestival.org for more information.

Sept. 30 The Hanson Theatre Living Room Series returns for a third season to The Mendel Center at Lake Michigan College with The Crane Wives on Friday, September 30, 2016, at 7 p.m. Tickets for The Crane Wives are $15, and $10 for Mainstage Series members, seniors, students, active military members, and veterans. Tickets are available 24/7 at www.

TheMendelCenter.com, through The Mendel Center Box Office at (269) 927-1221 weekdays 2 to 6 p.m., and one hour before show time.

and moves the superstar made famous when the touring Michael Jackson tribute concert King Michael — A Glorious Tribute to the King of Pop comes to The Mendel Center Mainstage at Lake Michigan College for one performance only at 8 p.m. Friday, Oct, 7.

Tickets for King Michael - A Glorious Tribute to the King of Pop are on sale now starting at $26. They are available online at theMendelCenter.com, and through The Mendel Center Box Office at (269) 927-1221, Monday through Friday, 2 to 6 p.m. 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.

Whirlpool Corporation and The Boulevard Inn & Bistro are sponsoring this Mendel Center Mainstage performance.

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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, very clean, new tires, no rust. Price $6,995.00 OBO. '03 Chevy Trailblazer Extended, LT, 4.2 liter 6 Cyl., Automatic Trans., Automatic 4 wheel drive, Only 155K miles, 3rd Row Seat, Very Clean, No Rust, Runs Good, Loaded, Leather, Power Moonrood, Power/Heated Seats. $3,995.00 OBO. Please call 269-462-9260 or 269-262-6448

Autos for Sale

945

The Color Run, the largest 5K event series in the world, is bringing its 2016 tour theme, “The Color Run Tropicolor™ World Tour” to South Bend on Saturday, October 8.

The Color Run Tropicolor World Tour will combine the enjoyment of a 5k with all the fun leisure of an islandstyle vacation full of unforgettable memories, music, and colors.

Illusionist Bill Blagg is coming to the Lerner Theatre at 7 p.m.

FOR SALE

2012 Hyundai Elantra.

36,600 miles. Only $700 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

2015 Hyundai Elantra.

32,000 miles. Only $1,000 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

2013 Hyundai Elantra GT. 46,500 miles. Only $700 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

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

269-699-7173 or 574-3607147

FOR SALE

FOR SALE

Alcohol

Art

Business

Family

Community

Focus

Crafts

Music

Food

Religious

Information

Tourist

Nature

Theatre

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Oct. 8

Oct. 7 Michael Jackson fans can celebrate the music

LEGEND

FORD ASPIRE & CHEVY VAN FOR SALE

Parting Shots

Winter

Saturday, Oct. 8, for one show only. Blagg has been hailed by critics across the country for his unique style of magic and illusion. To purchase tickets at the $32 or $22 price levels, please visit TheLerner. com or call (574) 2934469. The box office is located in the building at 410 S. Main Street (please use the Franklin Street entrance).

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PARTING SHOTS

Berrien County Fair Photos by Craig Haupert and Kelsey Hammon Like most of the region, the Berrien County Youth Fair was flooded by heavy rains that rolled through town last week, but that did not stop the fun for thousands of people, who flocked to the fairgrounds in Berrien Springs.

Youth of all ages showed a variety of farm animals, life skills, crafts and other still projects throughout fair week. Others traveled from all over the region to enjoy fair food, contests, vendors and other activities.