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ILES, Mich. — The Niles Scream Park has announced its days and hours of operation for this year’s Halloween season. The park is located at 855 Mayflower Road, in Niles. For more information visit the website haunted.org or call (269) 687-3327.

This year’s special guest is Eileen Dietz, an American actress best known for her appearances in horror films, including the face of the demon in “The Exorcist.” She will be at the park on the evenings of Sept.

30 and Oct. 1.

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SPOTLIGHT Downtown business First Friday’s activities:

Sept 2 5-9pm

South Bend celebrates First Friday

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OUTH BEND, Ind. — Downtown South Bend Inc.’s September First Fridays celebrates the “Dog Days of Summer” from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 2.

Free entertainment, live demonstrations, food and drink specials and other activities can be found throughout downtown South Bend within the 65 participating businesses.

Dog Days of Summer will showcase booths along Michigan Street filled by animal rescue groups, animal nonprofits, and groups who provide goods and services for animals. There will be many pet-

friendly activities, including a wagon ride, microchipping services and free treats.

Many restaurants offer a pet- friendly patio for dining. In addition, there will be live music, dancing and free concerts for attendees.

For easy transportation, Transpo will be offering free shuttle rides throughout downtown. The shuttle will run at each stop every 15 minutes from 5 to 9 p.m. The shuttle rides will also include a free mini tour of downtown, as the Shuttle Tour Guide entertains riders with historical tidbits, fun facts and info on First Friday activities and promotions.

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Ali on the Boulevard (722 E. Jefferson Blvd.) — Featuring a Pet Refuge necklace, with all proceeds donated to Pet Refuge. In addition, patrons will receive a $10 gift certificate with every $50 purchase.

Chicory Cafe (105 E. Jefferson) — Nail trimming for dogs, as well as live music and gelato and drink specials.

East Race (431 E. Colfax) ± Featuring an all ages, free concert featuring Lalo Cura, Hey Annie, Tumbleweed Jumpers and Letters from Earth sponsored by Peoplelink.

Edible Arrangements (123 S. Michigan St) — Featuring 50 percent off a box of dipped fruit.

Fiddler’s Hearth (127 N. Main St.) — Featuring live music by local Irish band Kennedy’s Kitchen.

Fire Arts (305 E Colfax Ave.) — Featuring tours for guests who bring their dogs, as well as dog treats and water.

Friends of the Library (333 S. Michigan St.) — Hosting monthly library book sale. 4 to 8 p.m.

Hoffman Hotel Apartments (120 W Lasalle Ave.) — Free tours of the facility. 5 to 9 p.m.

Idle Hours Book Shop (212 S. Michigan St.) — Sale table and a Children’s Story Hour at 4 p.m.

South Bend Brew Werks (216 S. Michigan St.) — Featuring the release of their new collaboration beer “Good & Evil”, as well as petfriendly patio seating, and free dog treats.

South Bend Chocolate Café (122 S. Michigan St.) — 15-minute wagon rides for dogs and owners. $2 per person. Also featuring a free concert by Marches Clingaman, 6 — to 9 p.m.

South Bend Museum of Art (120 S. St Joseph St.) Hosting a reception, gallery talk with Zach

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Tate and Tom Bartel at 6:15 p.m., and live music by Linsay and Russell John from 7 to 9 p.m. Free admission and refreshments will also be served.

Studebaker Plaza (SW corner of Jefferson and Michigan) — Tour the Golden Roamer, a 24-foot recreational vehicle, complete with brochures detailing offerings, satellite TV, and more. 4:30 to 8 p.m. Latin Social Dance for all levels will be at 8:30 p.m. Open dancing until 11 p.m. Drinks available at the Whiskey Exchange. There will be a $5 cover.

The Acting Ensemble (217 S. Michigan St.) — Presenting an improv show at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $10. Treats available for dogs.

Then & Now: A Downtown South Bend Architectural Walking Tour (American Trust Company clock, corner or Washington and Michigan) — This is a fun and informative walking tour of South Bend, reservations can be made by calling 574.282.1110. 5:30 - 7 p.m.

Woochi (123 W. Washington St.) — Dine with your dog on the pet-friendly patio and receive 10 percent off. A portion of sales will be donated to a voted charity.

For a complete listing of Sept. 2 activities, times, and locations visit www.DtsbFirstFridays.com or call Downtown South Bend, Inc. at (574)282.1110.

DTSB First Fridays features over 65 participating businesses and takes place from 5 to 9 p.m. on the first Friday of every month year-round.

Participating businesses remain open or host special events at a free or reduced rate. Future 2016 First Fridays dates are Oct. 7, Nov. 4 and Dec. 2. First Fridays are sponsored

by U93, TCU, Peoplelink, Visit South Bend Mishawaka, The LaSalle, Transpo, and Purdue Polytechnic.

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Toast the end of summer

Round Barn hosting Labor Day party, car show

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ARODA, Mich. — As summer winds down, southwest Michigan’s Round Barn Winery is offering a number of opportunities to enjoy the end of the season with local wine, craft beer and cocktails served alongside spirited live music.

With a car show, live music and an outdoor party on tap, Round Barn is offering a number of ways to give summer one last hurrah.

This Labor Day weekend, Round Barn will host a Fruits of Labor party from 1 to 7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

Guests will have the opportunity to enjoy the fruits of Round Barn’s labor over the long holiday weekend served in cocktails, wine and craft brews with live bands offering entertainment. Drink specials and fare from the Round barn food trailer will also be served, and children can enjoy a bounce house, inflatable slide and yard games.

On Saturday, Top Secret Band will perform beginning at 1 p.m., and Lady Sunshine and the X Band will perform at 4 p.m.

Sunday, The Claudettes open at 1 p.m. and Slim Gypsy Baggage performs at 4 p.m.

On Labor Day, guests can watch Steve Foresman perform beginning at 2 p.m.

New this year, Round Barn launched a

Round Barn encourages everyone to grab their friends, children and parents and feed their curiosity by viewing the variety of cars that they say are sure to put a gleam in your eye.

Guests can get lost in garage talk with car owners while high-energy live music adds to the coolness of this fun event, or make it an afternoon with delicious lunch options from the Round Barn Grille and of course, hand-crafted Round Barn libations; wine, craft beer and cocktails too.

We Are Behind the Times performs at 1 p.m. and J R Clark and the All Star Blues Mob takes the stage at 4 p.m.

Those interested in showcasing af sports car should contact Stan Mason forS details. Mason is hosting this event and ist a member of the Northern Indiana Austin Healey Club, Michiana Brits Car Club &S Michiana Porsche Club of America. At sports car is typically a two-seat nimblee car that has performance over comfort. W There will be a $5 cover (season passI available for $15). Lawn chairs and sun7 umbrellas/tents are encouraged however1 outside food and drinks are not permitted.

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unique tasting experience. Guests are led through a 45-minute seated tasting of seven different wines and spirits. Tastings can be scheduled ahead of time by visiting RoundBarnWinery.com.

Fast & Curious Vineyard car show This revved up event will feature dozens of American and foreign sports cars displayed along Round Barn’s rolling vineyard from 1 to 7 p.m. Sept. 10.

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T. JOSEPH — Dowagiac artist Alli Farkas’ work will be afeatured in an exhibit in rSt. Joseph from Sept. 23 through Jan. 16. n The Inn at Harbor &Shores will host a recepAtion for Farkas and her eexhibit, “Sky Pads — Wa t e r Lily Interpretations,” from 5 to n7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 13 “My paintings are the rresult of thin layers glazed over one another; the underlying composition must be strong and the paint must be applied with a purposeful technique,” Farkas wrote in her artist statement. “Whether a portrait, landscape or renderings of rural buildings, I construct the image through layers, attempting always to create a sense of depth through transparency, color and light.”

Farkas said “Sky Pads” began as a simple act of photographic recording without any particular purpose in mind.

Farkas was inspired to create the project by Mill Pond, which her property in Dowagiac borders.

“Because the Mill Pond is so shallow, it is populated (some would

say overrun) by a variety of water plants, including water lilies,” Farkas said.

“Over the years I have photographed the water lilies several times, thinking perhaps I could revive the subject matter of a series of paintings I did some 25 years ago. There was the magic — the lily pads looked like they were suspended in clouds instead of floating on water.”

Farkas said after looking at her photo collection, she decided she did not want to interpret the subject realistically.

“I began with extremely delicate renderings of pads, sky and water, which continued through the first four paintings,” the artist said. “Sensing a need to search further, I let both the colors and the shapes take on a more defined character.”

At the time she wrote her artist statement, Farkas said she had created 10 paintings for the series.

“There will undoubtedly be more,” she said.

“Monet painted approximately 250 versions.”

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Beach Bash to benefit ‘I am the Greatest’ project

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ENTON HARBOR, Mich. — The fourth annual “I Am The Greatest” Beach Bash is scheduled for 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 2, at ARS Gallery-Arts & Culture Center, located at 147 Fifth St., Benton Harbor.

The event benefits the “I Am The Greatest” project, which supports area youth through arts and cultural education, and uses the story of Muhammad Ali to teach at-risk youth lessons about community and personal growth. In two-week workshops hosted at ARS Gallery-Arts & Culture Center, teens learn to express themselves through introspective writing, creating and expressing their thoughts and feelings through artistic media.

“The workshops are designed to teach and assist youth in accessing their strengths and determining their goals, through lessons about community public art and the history of Muhammad Ali,” said Anna Russo-Sieber of ARS. “For two weeks at a time, we become much more than an art center and learning environment. We become a home, as meals are shared, values are modeled, theory and design are taught, and genuine expression is encouraged.”

Presented for the fourth year through a partnership with Third Coast Surf Shop, the Beach Bash will feature local food, craft beer and wine and a silent auction. Live music will be provided by Grand Rapids-based band The Concussions, who put a modern spin on 1960s instrumental surf music.

Throughout the event, local artist and surfer Gustavo “Goose” Lamas will create a Muhammad Ali-inspired painting, which will be available that evening in a

live auction.

Tickets are $30 or $35 at the door, and can be purchased on the ARS website, at ARS Arts & Culture Center, or at Third Coast Surf Shop (212 State St., St. Joseph), and St. Joseph Today.

The “I Am The Greatest” workshops were designed by ARS Gallery Arts & Culture Center, which installed Detroitbased artist John Sauvé’s Muhammad Ali-inspired sculptures throughout the

cities of Benton Harbor and St. Joseph.

The goal of the “I Am The Greatest” project is to bring public art to the Benton Harbor Arts District and St. Joseph, to tell Muhammad Ali’s story and to educate at-risk youth through the arts.

“This project introduces Mr. Ali to a new generation of kids,” Russo-Sieber said. “His story highlights the overwhelming amount of adversity he faced

by standing up for his beliefs and the influence he had on his generation. As a result of telling this story, we hope to inspire a new generation to realize that they can make a difference.”

Workshops at ARS Arts & Culture Center have been developed to teach local, at-risk youth about community, public art and the impact that one individual can have on a community.

Students ultimately create and exhibit their own Muhammad Ali-inspired sculptures throughout Benton Harbor and St. Joseph, and in schools and clubs for the past four years.

This program has educated hundreds of youth from public and private schools, as well as Boys & Girls Club youth, since its inception in 2012 through an after-school program at ARS. “Arts education also builds selfesteem and leadership in our youth, and with our writing skills added to the progression, we are seeing great results in the outcome,” Russo-Sieber said.

Marcel Parent, education director and arts curator for the Muhammad Ali Center visited the ARS Gallery/Arts & Culture Center to learn about and see the “I Am the Greatest” project and workshops in action, and to speak to our youth. They also visited the Boys & Girls Club (which is the group of youth that ARS works with) of Benton Harbor and spoke to the club about leadership.

“Arts programs fulfill the need for developing critical thinking, developing creative and problem-solving skills, as well as devoting all of your energy, efforts and ability on one task, and to present volunteering without expectations of something in return,” Parent said.

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Discover the local destinations right in your own backyard hot fun - summer fun in the city!

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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

Branching out Rusted Root to play at Acorn

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HREE OAKS, Mich. — Having collaborated for two decades, Rusted Root has honed the perfect combination of musical intuition, freedom and virtuosity, which has allowed them to organically shape their music into it’s own distinct and undeniable vision.

On Sept. 15, Michigan music lovers will have the chance to see Rusted Root preform at the Acorn Theatre.

With eight albums under their belt, over three million records sold and countless nights on the road, Rusted Root transcends age, cultures and musical styles.

Liz explains that the members of Rusted Root are drawn to and have explored virtually every form of music.

“I am very inspired vocally by anything from Indian to African to Middle Eastern sounds and scales having grown up with a lot of Hebrew music,” she said.

Michael Glabicki cites the Bee Gees, Elvis Costello, Neil Young, Black Keys, Black Sabbath and various Afro Pop

music as among his influences. The powerhouse ensemble’s hypnotic live performances have allowed them to tour alongside Santana, Dave Matthews Band, The Allman Brothers Band, Plant & Page and many others.

Now with the release of their newest album, The Movement, the journey continues. Rusted Root founder and front man Michael Glabicki said, “The Movement is an extremely joyous recording with seriously deep undertones. It is a culmination of everything we have learned it is truly is a career record for us.”

High Times wrote, “Thank goodness peace, love, and great grooves haven’t fallen out of fashion, because Rusted Root delivers all this and more with their seventh studio album, The Movement.”

The current tour lineup is Michael Glabicki (lead vocals, guitar), Liz Berlin (vocals, percussion), Patrick Norman (vocals, bass, percussion), Dirk Miller (guitar) and Cory Caruso (drums).

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Current Designer Closeouts & Excess Goods Home Dec Fabrics • Trims • Woollens Linens • Silks • Bridal Laces

95% of Our Decorator & Upholstery Fabrics are 50% to 90% Off Retail

Lemon Creek Fabrics 119 W. Ferry St.

Downtown Berrien Springs, MI 49103 269-473-2201 Open Sunday thru Thursday Noon to 5:00pm Closed Friday & Saturday

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Announcements 095 FREE HEALTH SCREENING & GIFT GIVEAWAYS Venue: 2624 North 5th Street, Niles MI 49120 (Just after the Fire Service Station on M-51 North) Michiana Ghanaian S. D. A. Church •September 9 Health Screening: BP, BS, BMI Gift Giveaways •September 10 Happy Breakfast Health Screening Gift Giveaways •September 13 Health Screening Gift Giveaways •September 16 Health Education & Screening Gift Giveaways •September 17 Happy Breakfast Health Screening & Education Come One, Come All

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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 CAREGIVER NEEDED

for bed bound female living in Buchanan. Must be able to turn, provide for all needs, meal prep and light housekeeping. Dogs and cat in home. Must be able to pass criminal background check. Call 269-697-9596 for interview.

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.

OFFICE HELP

START IMMEDIATELY Superior Axle is looking for a self motivated person with strong phone communication skills in marketing along with basic computer skills, filing and general office work. Hours are Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 7 am to 3:30 p.m. (hourly rate) with a guaranteed raise in 30 days.

Please apply in person, with references at: 3001 Tuscany Drive, Elkhart, IN

DRIVERS WANTED

Michiana Recycling & Disposal

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 year, work less than 50 hours per week, and are home every night!

Apply on line at MichianaRecyclingCareers.com

or at our office at 33541 Reum Rd, Niles, MI

EXPERIENCED CLEANING PEOPLE NEEDED

Downtown Niles, part time evenings. (574)272-2547

FULL TIME OPENINGS

At National Standard. See our larger ad in today's newspaper.

9 Class

Mikasha Inc.

DRIVING POSITIONS AVAILABLE

Local / Home daily, Regional/out 1 or 2 nights a week, 300 mile radius from South Bend, CDL Class A w/3 years experience required, valid Hazmat endorsement Apply in person at 20950 W. Ireland Rd. South Bend IN Or contact Don or James @ (574)855-4269

NOW HIRING OFFICE STAFF

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

PRODUCTION/ ASSEMBLY WORKERS

Needed in Edwardsburg, MI Full time 6am to 3:30pm Apply in person 27328 May St Edwardsburg MI

REGISTERED NURSE

Off The Water, Michiana

SEMI-DRIVERS NEEDED

Dedicated Runs origin Elkhart area. Great starting pay. Full benefit package inc. 401k and vacation pay.

Class A CDL with one year’s verifiable experience and good driving record. Must be able to park truck near or at home.

Call 1-800-544-6798

THE SOUTH BEND TRIBUNE

is looking for newspaper delivery people for the St. Joe County Indiana area, make $200-$300 weekly, early mornings. Call Melissa at (574)235-6178

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

Niles – Full-time: Candidate will provide asneeded immediately for sessment and appropriate work in the Berrien Springs nursing services and & Decatur areas. Starting physician support for conpay $10/hour sumers. Assists in planning, Walk-In Wednesdays Call A+ Nursing Inc. linking, advocacy, co10:00 am – 3:30 pm (800)531-0272 ordination and monitoring APPLY and INTERVIEW health and psychiatric serKenneth Smith, Inc. WITH NO APPOINTMENT vices. Associates Degree Truck Drivers Pulling Bring Resume and ID. from an accredited nursing Dump Trailers Wanted Onsite Drug Screen program. One to DRIVERS NEEDED: education WorkAtExpress.com two years’ experience as a Class A CDL and Dump trailer exp. preferred. Tri- Registered Nurse, preferred state area, Home nights experience working with inand weekends, Fuel Sav- dividuals with mental illness. ings Sharing Program, Must be licensed by the Safety Bonus, Health Be- Michigan Department of Commerce or Professional Instruction & nefits.

309 Regulation as a Registered Apply in person Training Nurse.

2596 Detroit Road (M-60) Applications/Resumes only LEARN A LIFETIME in Niles, MI accepted via website at CAREER or call 269-684-5960 www.riverwoodcenter.org.

16-week course, hands-on to request application EOE/M/F/V/D major appliances repair, www.kennethsmithinc.com RN MDS POSITION make unlimited money, go on real service calls! Only 20 AVAILABLE seats available per course.

For more info email: Ready for a change? Want a re5pr@yahoo.com Mon - Fri 40hr work week? or text: Will train the right nurse.

574-347-9950 Join Grace Healthcare at LOADER OPERATOR Riveridge in Niles.

20+ Years Experience Certified • Insured WANTED Great location, company 60+ hours per week and benefits! Apply online P.D.K. Operating loader and/or at: other equipment riveridgerehab.com Health Benefits available or apply in person at: apply in person at 2596 1333 Wells St., Niles Firearm Instruction Detroit Rd (M-60) Niles, MI or call (269) 694 - 5960 Concealed Pistol License www.kennethsmithinc.com Contact Paul: 269-462-2584 or Kelly: 269-783-6570 pdkfirearms.com

HOME HEALTH AIDES

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Apartments

412

Cassopolis

STONE LAKE MANOR

Senior Apartments.

2 months free on select units.

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

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

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

603

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YOU NEVER KNOW AUCTION HOUSE AH:21000020

1 bedroom house with basement in Howard Township, entire house remodeled from top to bottom, with carport, new appliances and washer & dryer hook up. 2557 Gilbert Ave. Niles. $600 per month plus deposit. (269)362-3355

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

Houses for Sale 500 3 BEDROOM FIXER UPPER

Cemetery Lots 617 2 ADJACENT BURIAL PLOTS

For Rent 418 FOR RENT

on a double lot in Union Pier just feet from LAKE MICHIGAN. $450k Call Mike Stover (269) 470-2995

in Mission Hills in Garden of Faith area, asking $850 for both and will pay $45 transfer fee.

Email: bobbetjack@yahoo.com

FOR SALE

Farm Equipment 633 & Supplies FARM TRACTOR

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

Antiques 600 ALLEGAN ANTIQUE MARKET Sunday, September 25 8am to 4pm 400 Exhibitors Rain or Shine Located at the Fairgrounds, right in Allegan, Michigan $4.00 Admission. No Pets

1950 Ferguson, 12 volt system, $1,750. (269)6978221

Good Things to 636 Eat BAHUS FARMS/ HUNKY FRUIT STAND

Between Middlebrook & Napier Ave. on M140 (30 ft. south of old location) •Canning Tomatoes $4/half bushel •New Cut Red Potatoes A size #1's $13/50lbs.

•#1 Peaches $15/half bushel •Other Vegetables Available •Honey $7/pint Hours: Monday - Saturday, 10-7 Sunday, 12-7 (269)281-1068

HARMONY & BABY GOLD PEACHES U PICK Emma Teichman Farm 6137 M-140, Eau Claire, MI 49111 (269)461-4349 Assorted Vegetables Open Daily 9-6

Off The Water, Michiana

Household Mer642 chandise OLD COTTAGE TEAR DOWN SALE

10 Half Class

ESTATE SALE

of Claire Benson

Sept. 1, 2 & 3, 1-6 8148 M62, Berrien Center, MI See us at estatesales.net

Wanted to Buy 672 ALWAYS PAYING

Home Improve700 ment #1 GUTTERS

top dollar for junk cars, trucks & farm equipment.

Also buying repairables. Paul We do seamless gutters. estimates, call buys junk cars & trucks. Free (269)782-0401 (574)993-1131

Deck furniture and cushions, 3 ceiling fans, kitchen ap- Niles - 312 N. 4th St. pliances, sleeper sofa, reYARD SALE cliner, electric baseboard LABOR DAY WEEKEND heaters, plumbing fixtures, 4 CASH PAID FOR window air conditioners, SAT, SUN & MONDAY Personal Property Estates, casement windows and Antiques, Furniture, ApSEPT 3, 4, & 5 other misc. Call for appt.: pliances, Garage, Barn.

8 am - 3 pm 269-445-8201 or (269)445-2220 Lots of kids toys, boy 260-413-0261 M-60 Variety - Cassopolis clothing, girls and womens Bargain Buys 668 brand name clothing and CASH shoes, household items, QUALITY FURNITURE furniture, electronics, lots of for junk and unwanted Visit the Plaza Resale Store items for back-to-school. vehicles! Text or call for quality used furniture (574)302-7772 and home decor. We also BUY ESTATES and excess home furnishings when moving and down sizing.

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

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PERFORMANCE BUILDERS

Spring Inventory Blowout 50% OFF ALL Roofing, HOME REPAIRS & Siding, Windows and Kitchen and Bath Remodels REMODELING Over 30 years of experience, 60% off ALL Room Additions Purchased and Installed tile work, kitchens, bathRoof = Free Siding rooms, decks & porches, Celebrating 20 years! windows & doors, window Call (574)400-6766

wrapping, siding, fascia & soffit. Call Randy (269)7823139 or (269)208-9838

Misc. Services 747 D.J. HAULING & DELIVERY

Cheaper than a dumpster.

Brush hauling, downed trees, landscaping materials, trash out's, clean out's & more. James (269)3575956 located in Niles.

7 days a week

Quality Clock Repair

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

Classifieds Get Results ServiceS & SaleS

appLIances

Garage-Yard Sales

669

Buchanan - 508 Clark St.

MOVING/TAG SALE

Sept. 1, 9-5 , Sept. 2, 9-5 Sept. 3, 9-2 Hey college kids!

We have bargains for you!

Furniture, lamps, couches, chairs, dressers, hide-away, desks, TV's, kitchenware, misc. items, outdoor furniture

BUCK LAKE NEIGHBORHOOD SALE 8 or 9 Families

Just pass Dr. Lawless Park, 15122 Monkey Run, Jones, MI 49061, continue pass the park for an 1/8 mile.

Fri. Sept. 2, noon-6 and Sat. Sept. 3, 10-6 Cassopolis 20737 Decatur Diamond Lake)

St.

(on

MOVING SALE

Fri. & Sat. Sept. 2 & 3, 9-4 Delta press, Drake Arbor press, Nova wood lathe, Dewalt rotor and planner, General International work bench (brand new), lots of small tools & misc.

Pennsylvania House secretary, end tables, Henry Link 5 pc. wicker dining set, Hummel plates, quilts, pictures, lamps, glassware, kitchen misc., outdoor furniture.

Cassopolis - 22278 Loupee Dr.

GARAGE SALE

Sept. 2 & 3, 9:00-3:00 Kitchen, linens, clothing, and misc. items.

Dowagiac - 25754 Marcellus Hwy (2 miles East of Dowagiac)

GARAGE SALE

THU 9/1 & FRI 9/2, 9am - 4pm SAT 9/3, 9am - 12 pm

Gas grill, exercise equipment, some furniture, clothes, lots of misc. items.

Dowagiac - 53200 Garrett Rd.

GARAGE SALE

SAT. SEPT 3rd ONLY, 9-3 Furniture, sporting goods, clothes, kitchen items and MORE!

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

cOncReTe

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

Free estimates. Insured.

(269) 228-1163

WEAVER

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

Fast dependable service.

Aaron (269) 655-4158

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

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

Kare Services Compassionate Home Care Services

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

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

by NIEBOER Quality Built Pole Barns & Garages

ROSS NIEBOER,

Owner

269-684-6673 Licensed and Insured

GARAGE DOORS & OPENERS

www. bondhomeimprovements.com

HOme ImpROvemenT

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

williamsconstructco@gmail.com

MK CONSTRUCTION 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

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

Lawn & gaRden seRvIce

SILVER CREEK DOOR COMPANY 269-783-1500

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

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

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

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

ROOfIng

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

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

FRYMAN’S ROOFING

For ALL Your Tree Needs

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

APEX of Michiana 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

S HOP LOCAL

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Off The Water, Michiana

Bota vs. Black Box wars

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ou’re a wine drinker and you’ve passed them in your local grocery. You look at them with curiosity, puzzlement, and perhaps even disdain.

It’s time to lighten up to box wines and enjoy the often tasty and economical solution to wanting just one glass some nights. Boxed wines are better than ever before and shaking off the past negative images of swill in cardboard.

There is no point trying to convince anyone the grocery boxed wines are super, high-premium wines because for the most part they are not. Some brands will advertise that way but it’s misleading. Two of the most prominent in the Midwest are Black Box and Bota Box. A definition or two is in order before going any further. The boxed wines come with an air-tight plastic pouch inside with a pour spout attached. Generally, once opened, the wines will last a month. The container holds four bottles of wine.

Different companies do offer different sizes and various price points.

Now some advice about handling the boxed wine. I suggest refrigerating it after opening to make it last as long as possible, particularly if you’re going to keep it four or five weeks. If you’re a regular wine drinker, it’s probably less necessary to stick it in the fridge. The wine is in a sealed plastic pouch so it gets no air whatsoever. No air is a very good thing for storage but not so much for drinking. Pour your glass of wine from the box and let it set a bit before you drink. The box contains 20 five-ounces pours.

Black Box has been a long-time player. Black Box got its start in 2002 with the promise of superpremium wine in an environmentally friendly box.

Black Box is a leader in the business and sells for around $23. You can find it for as low as $19.99 in many places.

The Black Box menu includes Cabernet, Pinot Noir, Merlot, Malbec, Shiraz, a red blend called Red Elegance, Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Sauvingon Blanc, and Reisling. The wines have

been listed by Wine Enthusiast 27 different times as a “Best Buy.” Go online for lots of reviews and you’ll see the Merlot is often the highest rated. In small market Indiana, all I’ve found is the Cab and Chardonnay.

The Cabernet is a satisfying glass of wine with soft fruit, correct Cabernet flavor, and an ever-so-light hint of tannins. It’s quite drinkable.

The Delicato Family Vineyards company of brands from Manceta, Ca., offers Bota Box. The Bota lineup includes Cabernet, Merlot, Old Vine Zin, Malbec, Pinot Noir, Shiraz, Chardonnay, a blend called Redvolution, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Moscato, and a second blend called Blackhawk.

The Bota Cabernet was a bit sweet but probably likable for newer wine drinkers. I didn’t find it to be correct in flavor profile for Cab but there was certainly nothing wrong with it. I bought the Bota Brick which sold locally for $9.99, a smaller version of the standard box.

COLUMNIST

Howard Hewitt Grape Sense

Keep in mind most of these wines are blends. In California, for instance, a wine only has to include 75 percent Cabernet to be called Cabernet. And let’s face it, this isn’t Napa Cab. I’d rate the Black Box significantly better for regular wine drinkers and Bota a good starting point for a beginner. Black wins the nod for overall quality.

Check the blog from time to time as I intend to explore more boxed wines.

All stores have them.

Many Meijer stores have a

large selection.

The best part of boxed wine is enjoying one glass at a time. Don’t underestimate the quality until you’ve tried them. I would love to hear from regular Grape Sense readers if you have thoughts

on other brands. I’ll share that in a future column.

Howard W. Hewitt, Crawfordsville, Indiana, writes every other week about value wine. Contact Howard at hewitthoward@ gmail.com

Look for your weekly Off The Water Entertainment & Event Calendar every Thursday, or go online to find the latest in local events, dining and entertainment!

Off The Water | The place to be entertained.

217 North 4th Street, Niles, MI 49120 • (269) 683-2100

CLASSIFIEDs Elderly Care 756 HOME HEALTH AIDE

Trucks, Vans, 4-Wh Drives FOR SALE

942

Looking for full time, weekends, excellent ref96 Chevy K-1500 1/2 ton, erences.

Push Button 4 wheel drive, Call (269)684-0758 350 CID, only 119K miles, Cleaning Service 757 Automatic, with 7 1/2 Western Plow, A/C, Power RICK'S Windows, Power Locks, CD, POWER WASHING very clean, new tires, no Specializing in RVs, Homes, rust. Price $6,995.00 OBO. Decks, Driveways, Cement '03 Chevy Trailblazer Free Estimates Extended, LT, 4.2 liter 6 Cyl., House will be soaked, Automatic Trans., Automatic brushed and power washed, 4 wheel drive, Only 155K with 95% removal. miles, 3rd Row Seat, Very (269)470-9507 or Clean, No Rust, Runs Good, (269)470-9498 Loaded, Leather, Power Moonrood, Power/Heated Seats. $3,995.00 OBO. Please call 269-462-9260 or 269-262-6448

Call Classifieds

683-4804 or 888-725-0108

Autos for Sale FOR SALE

945

FOR SALE

2015 Hyundai Elantra.

32,000 miles. Only $1,000 2012 Hyundai Elantra. down. No credit checks. We 36,600 miles. Only $700 do not charge interest. We down. No credit checks. We do all our financing in house. do not charge interest. We No banks to deal with. You do all our financing in house. can have a low mileage, No banks to deal with. You perfect vehicle today. Call can have a low mileage, Scarlett's at (269)461-4197 FORD ASPIRE & perfect vehicle today. Call Scarlett's at (269)461-4197 CHEVY VAN

FOR SALE

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

Call Classifieds

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

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

Sept. 2

The fourth-annual “I Am The Greatest” Beach Bash is scheduled for Friday, Sept. 2, from 6 to 9 p.m. at ARS Gallery-Arts & Culture Center, located at 147 Fifth St., Benton Harbor.

Tickets are $30 or $35 at the door, and can be purchased on the ARS website, at ARS Arts & Culture Center, or at Third Coast Surf Shop (212 State Street, St. Joseph), and St. Joseph Today.

Sept. 3

Round Barn Winery will host a weekend-long Fruits of Their Labor e party from 1 to 7 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 3 and , Sunday, Sept. 4. The , party will include wine k and beer tastings, live t entertainment, inflatable houses for @ bounce children and more. Visit roundbarnwinery.com for more information.

Sept. 4

i

building Chamber at 321 Main St., in Niles. For more information call Craig Best at (269) 3622785.

WHAT'S HAPPENING? The performance will take place at 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 10 at LMC Mendel Mainstage in Benton Harbor.

Sept. 9 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.

The DeBartolo Performing Arts Center Presenting Series will oepn at 7 p.m. Sept. 7 with MOMIX, a company of dancer illusionists.

For 20 years, MOMIX has been celebrated for its ability to conjure up a world of surrealistic images using props, light, shadow, humor and the human body. Two Sept. 11 performances will begin at 7 p.m. Sept. 7 and 8, and a third performance will be offered at 8 p.m.

Sept. 9.

The Niles Area Community Orchestra will present “It’s Showtime” at 4 p.m.

Sunday, Sept. 11 at the The Salvation Army Niles District Library, and Department of which is located at 620 Veterans Affairs will E. Main St., in Niles. The host a Veterans Stand concert will feature music Down Rally from 10 from “Wicked,” “Star a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, Wars,” “les Miserables,” Sept. 9, at 233 Michigan “Magnificent 7,” and St., in Benton Harbor. A “Richard Rodgers.” variety of services will be available for veterans.

Sept. 15 Lunch will be provided for those with valid military identification.

The Cass County Democratic Party Sept. 10 announces their next “Third Thursday” event to be held on September Kids On Stage is now 15 at 6:30 p.m. In conaccepting registrations junction with Democracy for their fall production of for America, the party “Elf the Musical Jr.” will host “The Rehearsals will begin Brainwashing of My Saturday, Sept. 10 and Dad”. This documentary, will culminate with six by filmmaker Jen Senko, performances Dec. 2-4 examines the rise of the and 9-11. Rehearsals radical right (known as and performances will alt right) through take place at The Kids decades of hate and On Stage Theatre at The fear-mongering radio Orchards Mall in Benton and TV commentary and Harbor. The production “news.” The event will is available to students behostedheld at in grades K-12. Every Democratic Party child who registers is Headquarters located at guaranteed participation 804 E. State Street, in the production, regard- Cassopolis. As always, less of talent or ability.

“Third Thursday” events are free and open to the public.

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, The Southwest Michigan or email jeanrowe70@ Symphony Orchestra comcast.net presents a unique entertainment experience as Sept. 7 magical illusions are performed against the beauty and drama of The Four Flags familiar symphonic clasSnowmobile Club sics. Magic at the will meet at 7 p.m. Symphony will unite the Wednesday, Sept. 7, musical talents of the in the lower level of SMSO with the mystery the Four Flags Area and grace of Master Chamber of Commerce Illusionist, Lyn Dillies.

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Elks Lodge, 1322 Canal returns for a third seaSt. in Niles. For more son to The Mendel information call (269) Center at Lake Michigan College with The Crane 683-0133.

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Sept. 17 Tickets for The Crane Wives are $15, and $10 for Mainstage Series The music department members, seniors, stuof the Niles Philadelphia dents, active military SDA Church has members, and veterans. organized an opportunity Tickets are available at www. for Niles citizens to come 24/7 together to share, sing TheMendelCenter.com, and ask questions of through The Mendel law enforcement officers Center Box Office at regarding how to make (269) 927-1221 weekthe community safer. days 2 to 6 p.m., and The event begins at 6:30 one hour before show p.m. in the Riverfront time.

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Oct. 6 Church choirs interested in participating are encouraged to call (269) Escaping from modern591-1579. day slavery is a maze of obstacles and deadSept. 22 ends that cause many people to lose hope. The Southwestern Michigan Volunteers with the Cass Task Forces exists to County Medical Care shine that light and lead Auxiliary will host their the way to end labor and annual salad and soup sex trafficking in southluncheon from 11:30 a.m. western Michigan towns. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Sept. Organizers invite every22, at the Cassopolis one to help them shine United Methodist that light by taking part in Church. Parking will be Michigan’s first corn available at the lots on maze 5K — the A-MAZEO’Keefe and Rowland ING 5K CORN MAZE— streets. For questions at Barbott Farms & contact Joyce at (269) Greenhouse at 6:15 p.m.

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

Michael Jackson fans can celebrate the music 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.

Sept. 29-Oct. 2 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.

The Niles Elks will host a monthly fish fry from 5 to 7:30 p.m. the third Friday of every month from September to November and January to April.

Sept. 30 The fish frys include all you can whitefish, baked potato, slaw and dessert. Meals cost $8 The Hanson Theatre and are served at the Living Room Series

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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 island-style vacation full of unforgettable memories, music, and colors.

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

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Concours d’Elegance showcases antique vehicles Photos by Mark Parren

Most Elegant Award

Best Jeep Award

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T. JOSEPH, Mich. — The 12th annual Lake Bluff Concours d’Elegance of Southwest Michigan drew 2,500 visitors to Lake Bluff Park in downtown St. Joseph, Michigan on Saturday, Aug. 13. The invitationonly event included 100 Concours-quality and special interest vehicles.

The honored marque for 2016 was Nash: A Centennial Celebration – A selection of Nash automobiles commemorating the 1916 founding of the Nash Motor Company.

Featured classes for the event were: • Art Deco Airflow – Chrysler and DeSoto Airflow automobiles from 1934 to 1937 • Concours Five-0 On Patrol — a selection of squad cars showing the marriage of automotive power and law enforcement.

• Jeep: Now 75 – Jeeps, old and new, will document the evolution of this military-turned-civilian vehicle Lake Bluff Concours Chair Anne Odden, and Entrant Liaison, Founder, and Chairman Emeritus Dar Davis presented 14 trophies and four ribbons at this year’s event. 2016 trophy winners are: • Best of Show — 1910 Stoddard Dayton K owned

by Don & Joan Lyons, Dowagiac • Chairman’s Choice - 1960 Vespa 400 Microcar owned by Rob & Patty Gerring, Elkhart, Indiana • Founder’s Choice — 1924 Nash 690 Touring owned by Doug & Jennifer Williams, Prudenville, Michigan • People’s Choice - 1910 Stoddard Dayton K owned

by Don & Joan Lyons, Dowagiac, Michigan • Honored Marque — 1932 Nash 1083 Convertible Sedan owned by Geoffrey Lentz, Trafford, Pennsylvania • Best Sports Car — 1952 Nash-Healey Roadster owned by Allan & Jacqueline Ruckey, Waterford, Michigan • Most Unusual — 1937 Hupmobile Custom Series Coupe owned by Greg Drufke, La Porte, Indiana • Best Import — 1959 Fiat 500 “Jolly” Convertible Microcar owned by Randy & Rochelle Forester, Birmingham, Michigan • Most Impressive Survivor – 1925 Buick Master Six Touring, George Mazurek, Muskegon, Michigan • Engineering Excellence — 1969 Oldsmobile Hurst Olds 2-Door Hardtop owned by Joseph & Cheri Sroka,

Dearborn Heights, Michigan • Most Elegant — 1956 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible owned by Ken & Rosie Karrer, Austin, Texas • Outstanding Open Car — 1960 Dodge Phoenix Convertible, Randy Guyer, Minnetonka, Minnesota • Best Period Fashion Attire — 1931 Ford Model A Ice Cream Truck owned by Joseph Hornacek, Rochester Hills, Michigan • Best Truck/Commercial Vehicle – 1947 Dodge Power Wagon Pick-up Truck owned by Birney & Allen Vanderboegh, St. Joseph, Michigan

2016 ribbon recipients are: • Best Jeep — 1952 Jeep Military Police owned by Ken Schiffer, Bridgman, Michigan • Best Airflow — 1936 DeSoto Airflow S-2 Coupe owned by Red McFadden, South Haven, Michigan • Best Police Car — 1968 Plymouth Fury I Original Michigan State Police Car owned by Robert Wills, Battle Creek, Michigan • Hagerty Youth Judging Winner — 1931 Buick Model 54 Roadster owned by Ray Donley, Midland, Michigan All vehicles in the show participated in a “pass-inreview” with introduction and narration by famous classic and collector car expert, and voice of many of the most prestigious Concours events in the county including Amelia Island, Ed Lucas. Lucas has been with this show since its inception in 2005 and offers a rich and colorful commentary on each car.

The featured Lake Bluff Concours guest was James T. W. Wheary, the great-grandson of Charles W. Nash.

Wheary, who is an automotive historian and lecturer, presented “Charles W. Nash, The Greatest Rags to Riches Story in American History” during a pre-show event the night before, and added commentary during the three Pass in Review sessions.

The 13th Annual Lake Bluff Concours d’Elegance of Southwest Michigan is planned for Saturday, Aug. 12, 2017. Owners with unmodified production vehicles in very good condition built before 1982 wishing to submit an application for next year’s event should email their contact information to Larry Prange, Entrant Liaison at Concours.lake.bluff@gmail.com before Dec. 31, 2016.

Invitation and application information will be sent in mid-January 2017.

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