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in America,” he said.Those interested in attend-

ing the festival can purchase weekend passes online at MichianaRenFest.com. Tickets are $12 each for adults, $9 each for seniors and $7 each for chil-dren ages 6 to 12. Tickets can also be purchased at the gate.

Visitors purchasing tickets at the event can receive a $1 discount from the admission price for every canned good they bring to the festival. All donations are given to the Mishawaka Food Pantry. Zook said thousands of canned goods were donated at last year’s event, and the organization hopes to col-lect even more this year.

“ t r i c k e r y ” is performed on six stages throughout Kamm Island Park, where entertain-ers perform shows every 45 minutes. Acts range from acrobatics and juggling, to theater and comedy.

“We also have three live still combat groups. These are people who are basically swinging real swords at each other,” Zook said. “Our pirates will be doing black powder demonstra-tions, too.”

Zook said every show performed at the festi-val requires guest interaction.

“When a guest comes in, they shouldn’t feel like they are watching something. They should feel like they are a part of something happen-ing,” he said.

In addition to entertainment, vendors will be selling period-appropriate food, including the pre-requisite turkey legs.

“It’s kind of funny though. Turkey isn’t actually a historically accurate food. Turkey is a new world food. We started eating that

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By AMBROSIA [email protected]

MISHAWAKA — A festival has been declared in honor of the reign of her royal majesty, Queen Eleanor of

Kamm. Loyal subjects, old allies and former enemies — better known as the people of Michiana — are invited once again to cele-brate this momentous occasion.

The Michiana Renaissance Festival is an annual event put on by an organization called Entertaining History. Visitors are invited to join in a unique take on a histori-cal reenactment Aug. 23 and 24 as dozens of performers and vendors come together in Mishawaka’s Kamm Island Park.

“Basically the Michiana Renaissance Festival is a place where you can come and have fun in some historical peri-ods. A lot of people don’t realize that renaissance festivals cover more than the renaissance,” said Jonathan Zook, president of the Entertaining History. “We have a section dedi-cated to medieval renaissance, we have a section dedicated to the Golden Age of Piracy, a sec-tion for the time of the Vikings and a section for fan-tasy storybooks.”

Zook said the fantasy storybook section is usually a hit with visitors.

“We use Grimm’s Fair Tales. Stories are a great way to get an idea of how the cul-ture worked in the time peri-od,” he said.

Several organizations from all over Michiana col-laborate for the event, includ-ing the Notre Dame Shakespeare Festival, which performs 10- to 15-minute Shakespeare skits, and the Brethren of the Great Lakes pirate group from Niles, which handles the Golden Age of Piracy section of the festival.

“When people think of renaissance festivals, they usu-ally think they’re boring, but I guarantee that we do everything that is not boring,” Zook said. “Our secret is that we are not in hardcore historical reenact-ment. Our goal is to trick peo-ple into finding a way to learn about history.”

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Fantasy classic live on stage‘A Wrinkle in Time’ this weekend at South Bend Civic

SOUTH BEND — One of the great fan-tasy stories becomes

a thrilling theatrical event for families as South Bend Civic Theatre presents “A Wrinkle in Time.” Adapted by John Glore from the Newberry Award winning book by Madeleine L’Engle, and read by gen-erations of children, “A Wrinkle in Time” takes Meg, her brother Charles and friend Calvin on a jour-ney across space and time to rescue their father on a distant planet.

"A Wrinkle in Time" opened in South Bend Civic Theatre’s Warner Theatre Aug. 8 and contin-ues through the weekend.

Performance times are Fridays at 7:30 p.m., and Saturdays and Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets are $10 each or four tickets for $32. To pur-chase tickets, call (574) 234-1112 or online at sbct.org.

Deb Swerman directs Clare Costello, Maggie Conway, Nathan Flesh, Quynn Hickey, Madison Kopec and Siôn Shepley in a story of adventure span-ning the galaxy. All of the actors for "A Wrinkle in Time" are members of SBCT’s Civic Youth Company — a program for advanced theatre students in middle and high school to develop their talents and skills across a range of class activities, workshops and performances.

“A Wrinkle in Time” is a part of the Memorial Children’s Hospital Family Series, with show sponsors Indiana Michigan Power and Nyloncraft.

South Bend Civic Theatre, an award-win-ning and nationally ranked theatre, is the old-est continuously operating community theatre com-pany in the South Bend/Mishawaka area. Founded in 1957, it staged most of its productions since 1968 at The Firehouse, a local historic landmark located at 701 Portage Ave., in the city’s historic Park Avenue neighborhood. Since 2007, SBCT’s productions have been held at 403 N. Main St. featuring the 209 seat Wilson Theatre and the flexible seating“black-box” Warner Theatre.

SBCT also performs in many other venues in the region including the

Bendix Theater at Century Center and the Battell Center in Mishawaka.

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Party on the PaversBaroda celebrates history, future plans

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To celebrate the community’s pros-pering wine indus-try, city leaders have been hard at work for months planning an inaugural event aimed to attract peo-ple from all over Michiana.

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A small community with big aspirations, it is hoped Party on the Pavers will be a successful part of their revitalization efforts. Village of Baroda Clerk Tina Boehm explained some of the history and future hopes for Baroda.

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beautiful new downtown streetscape, we have new businesses coming to the area and we have since recognized that we need to focus on our agri-tour-ism.

Boehm said she hopes that Party on the Pavers will get people outside of the community to come and take some time and see what Baroda is all about.

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There are nine brewer-ies and wineries sched-uled to participate. Lemon Creek Winery, Greenbush Brewery and Free Run Cellars are just three of the local vendors that will be on hand to offer sam-ples to those 21 and older.

There will also be four local restaurants offering samples of their menus, including Outdoor Kitchen and Organic Gypsy.

Party on the Pavers will also include a local Farmers’ and Artisan Market offering home-grown produce, hand-made jewelry and crafts and live music.

Zelvis-Zelvis is sched-uled to perform at 3 p.m., and at 6 p.m. Slim Gypsy Baggage will take the stage.

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Boehm said she hopes Party on the Pavers will become an annual celebration.

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Brian CooleyFor more than 20 years, Brian Cooley’s artwork has been

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Now with the help of friends and family, Cooley is able to present to the public his sense of humor and unique way of telling stories to the world. It’s a rare look in to a very special person and his mind.

Brian Cooley has autism, which is a spectrum disorder. Every autistic person faces different challenges from physical abilities to their IQ level. Brian has a high IQ and has been able to read since he was three. Other skills have to be taught to him because he has minimal instincts. Being autistic has not stopped this talented man. Brian’s mother, Margaret, and his brother Bob, are very influential and encouraging in his endeavor. They have now set up a business for him called “Brian’s Brain” (www.brainofbrian.net). Cooley believes “Things are only unreachable if you don’t reach for them.”

Norma Helm Born in Elkhart, Indiana, painter Norma Helm mar-

ried a fellow art student in Peoria, Illinois, in 1946, who encouraged her to first start painting. In 1949

they moved to Chapel Hill, North Carolina, where while he pursued his Masters in Art, Norma worked as a drawing model in exchange for studying drawing classes at night.

In 1949 Helm began dressmaking, which in 1950 led to a summer job at the Mountain Side Theatre — Unto These Hills — an outdoor theatre on the Cherokee Indian Reservation in Cherokee, North Carolina. As the assistant costumer for the theatre, Helm researched and redesigned the soldier’s costumes — as they were not accurately depicted up to that point.

As a result of her quality workmanship, she was offered a job offer as an apprentice costumer in New York — but Helm turned down the offer and stayed in North Carolina where she began studying piano, and was soon accepted into the music department at the UNC at Chapel Hill. During that time, Helm’s husband accepted a job teaching art on the reservation, and after the toll of six months on the reservation, Helm chose not to continue life there and her marriage ended.

In July 1953, after an illness, Helm returned to South Bend, Indiana. While living back in the Midwest, Helm

worked and practiced drawing on the side, and soon got remarried. She raised four children, and her artistic pur-suits were put aside. As her children grew, and her mar-riage ended, she went to Indiana University at South Bend in 1969 to study art and English, and graduated in January 1973 with her BS in Art and English.

In 1996, Helm re-discovered painting, and studied from 1996 and 1997 under David Allen and Catherine Barbour, and in 1999 under Kim Hoffmann. In 2001, Helm went to David Allen’s Studio Art Center, in South Bend, and has been painting and learning from David ever since. Helm continues to create and exhibit in the area and has garnered several awards in her career.

David SmykelGrowing up in southwest Michigan,

Sculptor David Smykal developed a fondness for primitives — old, worn and reused items that seemed to find their way into his work. Smykal favors using found metal objects, game pieces, barn wood, or driftwood to create a piece. When walking on local beaches, Smykal says he can hear driftwood calling to him; “I’m a fish!” “I’m a bird, pick me up!” With his self-professed snarky sense of humor and desire to laugh, Smykal has an endless supply of ideas.

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By NICK SHELTON

BENTON HARBOR — For the fourth consecutive year,

cyclists of all ages will showcase their bikes at the Cycle-Re-Cycle Bicycle Show, Ride, and Swap Meet in Benton Harbor, Michigan.

While the majority of bicycle events are rides, the C-R-C Bicycle Show pro-vides attendees with a unique experience.

“This is a bicycle show,” said event organizer, Mike Eliasohn. “(It is) open to all kinds of bikes – road bikes, cruisers and stretch cruisers, collectible bikes, BMX, freak bikes, low riders, recumbents, tricycles, etc.”

For $3 per bike ($1 for children 15 and under), par-ticipants can enter bicycles in the show. Awards will be doled out for three catego-ries: best original or restored cycle (without modifications), best modi-fied or custom bike, and best bike used for regular transportation or recreation. Attendees will vote for their favorites, with voting ending at 1 p.m., which will be announced at an award ceremony at 1:45.

Eliasohn explained that in addition to seeing vari-ous builds of bicycles, attendees will also be rais-ing money for a great cause.

“The event is a fund-raiser for Cycle-Re-Cycle, a not-for-profit volunteer-run bicycle shop started in 2010,” he said. "Cycle-Re-Cycle repairs and sells donated bicycles at afford-able prices. No money? No problem. “Children ages 1- to 17 who can not afford a bicycle can earn one by working in the shop,” Eliasohn said.

In years past, the Cycle-Re-Cycle Bicycle Show has attracted people near and far.

“Entrants came from as far as Kalkaska in Northern Michigan and Logansport in North Central Indiana,” Eliasohn said. “They came because there aren’t many opportunities to show and talk about bikes.”

While attendance has been steady over the past

three years, Eliasohn is hopeful that more entrants and bikes will come this year. “As a long-time bicy-cle nut, I know there are other enthusiasts who like to show and talk about their bikes and other bikes. It’s the pedal-powered version of a car show.”

The bicycle show is fol-lowed by a five mile ride along Lake Michigan. It will start and end at Cycle-Re-Cycle, and will lead cyclists on a hill-free journey through Benton Harbor’s beautiful Jean Klock Park. The cost to enter the ride is $1, and begins at 2 p.m.

Attendees are encour-aged to bring bikes and bike parts to sell or donate. The fee is $3 per bike.

The Cycle-Re-Cycle Bicycle Show is Saturday, August 23, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Cycle-Re-Cycle in Benton Harbor, Michigan.

Registration begins at 9 a.m. The event is free for spectators.

Cycle-Re-Cycle is locat-ed at 300 12th St. in down-town Benton Harbor.

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Visitors to the Cycle-Recycle swap in Benton Harbor will see a vast variety of bikes.

The Kelly Miller Circus is comingto Edwardsburg Aug. 22.

There will be two shows — 4:30 and 7:30 p.m. Purchasing presale tickets allows great savings as adults are $10 each and children 12 and under are only $6 each. Tickets purchased at the gate the day of the event are $15 for adults and $10 for children 12 and under.

Tickets are available at the following locations: Greater Niles Federal Credit Union on M-62, Lorie Bowers State Farm Insurance on M-62, Martin’s Supermarket in Granger on SR 23, Martin’s in Elkhart on CR 4 and Martin’s in Niles on SR 933. Tickets are also available at Chemical Bank in Edwardsburg on M-62 and Tru’s Barber Shop on US-12.

Tickets may also be purchased from Lions Club members.The Lions Club brings the circus to town every other year for the community

enjoyment. Kelly Miller will have food and refreshments available and lots of fun things for the family to do before and after the show.

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DIET AIDENorth Woods Village Assisted Living/Memory Care is filling up and we need

more good people. Looking for an individ-ual to work part-time in dining services. Hours available for short morning shift or short afternoon/evening shift. Some

weekends required.

If interested call Brenda at 574-247-1866 or send resume to [email protected].

GENERAL MANAGERTrue North Group is looking for a compassionate

and self-motivated individual to serve as the General Manager of a start-up 54 bed Assisted Living/Memory

Care facility in Fort Wayne, IN. Great opportunity for an individual who appreciates an entrepreneurial

challenge. Must possess an active Indiana Health Facility Administrator License with 2-5 years of health

care experience. A thorough knowledge of Assisted Living/Memory Care operations is preferred.

If interested send resume to Mick Feauto, 1409 East Day Road, Mishawaka, IN., 46545

or send by e-mail to [email protected]

Conn-Selmer, Inc.Miscellaneous Machine Operator

2nd Shift

Conn-Selmer, Inc., a manufacturer of band and orchestral instruments, has an immediate need for 2nd Shift: Miscellaneous Machine Operator to assist in the manufacturing of Brass instruments. This position is full-time and will be located at our Vincent Bach facility.

Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and 2 years of manufacturing experience including experience with high speed industrial equipment. Set-up, program and operate CNC lathe as required to produce quality parts. Ability to learn to create and edit CNC programs; ability to use micrometers, pin gauges, calipers, rim cast. Organize and inventory area tooling. Process product per the production schedule using a CNC Lathe. Must be able to read and understand written instructions, read and interpret gauges, and product specifications. In addition, candidates must be able to lift at least 30 pounds, have an excellent attendance record, and work independently as well as with a team. 2nd Shift: 2pm to 10pm - +$0.40/hour shift premium.

Competitive wage and benefit package provided.

Please send resumes to [email protected] or apply in person at:

Conn-Selmer, Inc.500 Industrial Parkway

Elkhart, IN 46516EOE M/F/H/V

Adoption 096ADOPT:

We are a happy and stablemarried couple looking tostart a family through ad-option. Allowable expensespaid. Please call/text any-time 915-491-8942 [email protected]

Business Oppor-tunities

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Help Wanted 300Conn-Selmer is hiring. Seethe larger ad in today's pa-per.

CP INDUSTRIESHiring for a Engineer/De-signer. See our larger ad intoday's paper.

Hampton Inn & SuitesMishawaka

@ Heritage SquareEXCEPTING

APPLICATIONS FOR:HousekeepersHouse persons

Laundry Attendants.Apply at Office:

7321 Heritage SquareMishawaka, IN 46530

574-243-4600

IMMEDIATEOPENINGS

for Class A CDL TruckDrivers to haul bulk, food-grade flour in pneumatictankers. Home most nights.Must have Class A CDL and2yrs driving experience withgood record. Tanker en-dorsement not required,but preferred. Paid 25% ofload. Benefits: Health,dental, life insurance,short/long term disability,AFLAC. 401K with com-pany match.Vacation/holiday pay. FlexPlan & Safety incentive pay.We also have a passengerprogram and PrePass+

To apply visitwwtransportinc.com or call

319-754-1944 ex 112Kenneth Smith, Inc.Truck Drivers Pulling

Dump Trailers WantedDRIVERS NEEDED:

Class A CDL and Dumptrailer exp. preferred. Tri-state area, Home nightsand weekends, Fuel Sav-ings Sharing Program,Safety Bonus, Health Be-nefits.

Apply in person2596 Detroit Road (M-60)

in Niles, MIor call 269-684-5960to request application

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See our ad under businessopportunitiesNorth Woods Memory Careis seeking a Diet Aide. Seeour larger ad in today's pa-per.

NOW HIRINGREALTORS

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Elderly Care 307KARE SERVICESCompassionate Home

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Instruction & Training

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P.D.K.Firearm Instruction

Concealed Pistol LicenseClasses August 30, 8-5

$100 Contact Paul:269-462-2584 or

Kelly: 269-783-6570pdkfirearms.com

Apartments 4122 BEDROOM

Apartments Available$565/month

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CassopolisSTONE LAKE MANORSenior Apartments. 2months free on select units.Spacious, two bedroomlocated on beautiful StoneLake, Intercom entrybuilding, elevator, emer-gency pull cords. Seniors 62years or older. Rent starts at$631.00 (based on income).Please call Toni at 269-445-3333 or stop by today at145 Stone Lake St. for moreinformation. EHO. TDD 1-800-649-3777 AmericanPreferred 1-800-968-1792

For Rent 418ROUND LAKE CHALETS

WEEKENDGETAWAY SPECIAL!

$449 plus tax.Includes 18 to22ft Pontoon.

(First come firstserve basis)

Weekends available:Sept. 5-7th

Sept. 12-14thWithout 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 500EDWARDSBURG

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HOUSE FOR SALEDowagaic- 307 N. Front st5 bed, 2 bath, single family,tons of potential, lease orcash, $350/down and$439/month. 877-519-0180

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DIET AIDENorth Woods Village Assisted Living/Memory Care is filling up and we need

more good people. Looking for an individ-ual to work part-time in dining services. Hours available for short morning shift or short afternoon/evening shift. Some

weekends required.

If interested call Brenda at 574-247-1866 or send resume to [email protected].


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HOUSE FOR SALE

4068 King Dr., Sodus, MI.Located on quiet dead endstreet in the heart of winecountry, this home is justwaiting for you! Updatesthroughout this 3 bedroomhome. Roof, furnace,windows, well, waterheater, electrical, insu-lation, and more! But if thatis not enough sellers areincluding a 1 year homewarranty with an ac-ceptable offer to assureyour peace of mind. Allappliances also included.Enjoy quiet evenings on thelarge front porch, in thespacious backyard or takea walk to the nearby park.Minutes to the bypassmake it convenient toeverywhere! Come take atour today! MLS14029450

Coldwell Banker, RWGPatty Lauten

574-340-4271269-663-8800

Manufactured Homes

502

FAMILY HOME,$686/MO!

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

Central air, SkylightsBuchanan, 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 readyto be moved into. LeaseOptions at starting at $621per month (includes lot rent,insurance, water, trash) Call269-423-7024 or visitwww.phelpscommunity.comto view pictures

Mobile Homes 506SPRING SAVINGS ONAFFORDABLE HOMES•Preowned 2&3 bed homes•New 3 bed, 2 bath homes

for $34,500•Many standard features

•Modular homes availableColonial Acres

(269)663-2424

General Mer-chandise

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NOW OPENNILES FLEA MARKET

Wed.-Sat. 10a-5pSun. 12p-5p

111 E. Main StA few Vendor spots stillavailable. For more info

call 574-323-4187

Antiques 600ALLEGAN ANTIQUE

MARKETSunday, August 31

8am to 4pm400 ExhibitorsRain or Shine

Located at the Fairgrounds,right in Allegan, Michigan$4.00 Admission. No Pets

Auctions 603SATURDAY 08-16-14

@ 10AM

ELKARTCounty 4H Fairgrounds

**** AUCTION****

Car 2007 Chevy HHRHeated Leather, Sunroof,Remote Start; 4 rolling ToolChests, 3 Air Compres-sors, Several Tools; DaleEarnhart collection 1:24,Winston Cup Jackets, 1:6Radio #3; Stamp Collec-tions from 1871 to 1969;1950's Baseball cards;HUGE Silver Coin Collection3 Carson City Morgans,1864 Confederate $10,1818 Bust Quarter, 2,500Wheat Back Cents... VISA,MCard, Discover accepted... Food and restrooms pro-vided ....CheckoutAuctionZip.com for picturesand details

Farm Equipment & Supplies

633

TRACTOR

Dynahoe 190 B tractorloader backhoe, 95HP,backhoe digging depth 19',has Cummins diesel motor,asking $9,500 (269)944-1742 Eau Claire

Good Things to Eat

636

VILLWOCKS FARMMARKET

5 miles north of Niles,on M139 (old 31)(269) 362-0253(269) 362-1932

Come check out our newremodeled look!

Cedar Crest, 2% milk$2.99/gallon. Large eggs 2-dozen $3.00, no hormonesor antibiotics added. 8 oz.chunk or shredded cheeses$1.99. Jumbo, home growncantaloupe $1.99. Freshpicked green beans $.99/lb.or $25 bushel. Fresh pickedsweet corn by the ear,dozen, or bushel. Extra large,vine ripe, homegrown to-matoes $.99/lb. Also, freshpicked blueberries, peaches,apricots, cherries, rasp-berries, and much more!





Household Mer-chandise

642

FOR SALE•Used and Reconditioned

Appliances•Washers & Dryers

•Ranges•Air Conditioners

•Refrigerators841 Carberry Rd. Niles

(269)687-8639

HUGE SALE ATBILL'S USED APPLIANCESHours: Mon-Fri. 10a-5pm

Sat. 10a-3pmClosed Sunday

2324 S. 11th St. NilesNext door to Tank Town

(269) 340-5952

Merchandise for Sale

643

YOUR E-CIG EXPERTSVaporizers & e-hookahOver 50 liquid flavors.

US 31 Tobacco50552 US 31 N, South Bend

(574) 271-0333

Garage-Yard Sales

669

ESTATE/TAG SALE405 French St., NilesAug. 22 & 23, 9-5 &

Aug. 24, noon-5Antiques, vintagehousehold items, bedroomset, table & chairs, yardfurniture, misc. furniture,washer &dryer, refrigerator,small kitchen appliances,power tools, tools & moretools, 3 plus bedroomhouse for sale. For moreinformation call (269)470-2200 Mon.- Fri. 10-4.

Cash sales only.

INDOOR YARD SALENew things in every week

at the oldMartin's Auction House

6525 M-139 (Old US31)Berrien Springs, MI10:00am-5:00pm

EVERYThursday, Friday & SaturdayAntique tools, old fishingreels, copper tea kettles,erector set, Tonka toys, 70-80's rock LP's, collectibledishes, Airdyne bike, jewelry,salon equipment like new,Beatles figures

Wanted to Buy 672BUYING

repairable scrap and un-wanted vehicles, top dollarpaid. Call or text for a freequote today. Free towing.Kevin (817)437-0450

WANTED TO BUYCash paid for mediumsize refrigerators, workingor repairable. Also gas &electric ranges. Call(269)687-8639

WE WILL BUYyour junk car. We haul forfree. Paying up to $1500cash. Please call anytime269-687-8098

Home Improve-ment

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#1 GUTTERSWe do seamless gutters.Free estimates, call(269)782-0401

FRYMAN'S SEAMLESSGUTTERS & SIDINGFRYMAN’S ROOFING

Your home exterior experts.Quality guaranteed! LocallyOwned for 50 years. (269)782-5008 (David & Terri Fryman)

HOME REPAIRS &REMODELING

Over 30 years of experience,tile work, kitchens, bath-rooms, decks & porches,windows & doors, windowwrapping, siding, fascia &soffit. Call Randy (269)782-3139 (269)208-9838

MK CONSTRUCTION

Pole barn & other garagesspecialist. Roofing Siding,Framing and more. Over 25years experience. Licensed.Contact Michael N. Knepple(269)476-9777MR. MAINTENANCE

FREE ESTIMATESRoofing, Siding & Windows,Light Hauling & SpringClean-Ups, No Inside orOutside job too big or small.Low affordable rates.(269)591-1403

Lawn Service 721GARDENING WITH

INTEGRITY, LLC•Lawn maintenance,

•Full Landscaping Service• Spring Clean Ups

clean beds, preen, mulch,trim shrubs, edging, createnew beds & much more

Call Ellen (269)759-1012

Tree Service 725AFFORDABLE STUMP

REMOVALAnd storm clean up. Fullyinsured. (269) 254-6634

C & S MARSH TREE SERVICE

Trees, brush, stump removal,high lift work, insured.(269)362-4331 or 683-1065leave msg.

PAYNE'S TREESERVICE

Tree Trimming & Removal.Stump Grinding & Firewood.Bobcat & Concrete Work.Insured. (269)663-8091THE CUTTING EDGE

PRO TREE CAREComplete Tree ServiceSAME DAY ESTIMATES

Insured, Competitive Rates.269-687-4972

Pool Service 727SWIMMING POOL

LINERS & REPAIRSAny size, great prices, allequipment, 35 years exper-ience. Robertson’s Sales &Service, Niles. Call (269)684-2669

Paving Service 739C & C CONCRETE

Flat work of all kinds,stamping, sidewalks,concrete patching, patios,driveways and pole barns.No job too small. FreeEstimates. Insured(269)228-1163

HOPPER EXCAVATING"Have Gravel Will Travel"

Driveway, stone, slag, re-cycled concrete, asphalt, topsoil, sand & fill. (269)782-1744/(269)783-1744

Recycling Service 743CA$H 4 JUNKERS

Turn that Junker in your yardto cash in your hand

801 Carberry Rd, Niles269-687-5865

Misc. Services 747BRADY CONCRETE

Specializing in Flat work of alltype, seawalls, stamped con-crete & Bobcat Service. Freeestimates. Insured. Fast, de-pendable service. (269)445-3349 or (269)591-0100

CASPER MASONRYBrick/ Block/Stone. Custom& Insurance work. Insured &Bonded. (574)298-3520

COMPLETECONCRETE

From start to finish.Stamped, flat & dirt work.Insured (269)663-8091

CONCRETE REMOVALRoll off boxesfor Concrete

Paustian, Inc.(269)461-6449

DEPROW CONCRETEConcrete, bricks, blocks &stonework. Any type of tearout & replace. Basementrepairs, landscaping, bobcatwork. No job too small. 35years experience. Concrete$2.20 a sq. foot. Insured.Jerry (269) 352-4010

KLIMEKENTERPRISES

Electrical Contracting, No JobToo Big or Small. Free Quotes.Affordable Pricing, Licensed &Insured. (269)684-6290 or(269)470-4097.

MICHIANA MASONRY& CONSTRUCTION

All your Masonry needs!Chimney Cleaning. Insured &Bonded. Senior discounts .(269)362-1566

POLE BARNS &GARAGESBY NIEBOER

Quality Built (269)684-6673

POND LINERSEPDM Rubber, Any sizeLowest Prices, FREE De-livery, Huge Inventory, TRMEnterprises, South Bend.(574)246-1922(574) 329-9294

WEAVER CONCRETEAnd masonry, driveways,porches, patios, tearout/replace, all repairs,brick, block, stone, fire-places. Will fix wet base-ments big or small, insideand out. All concrete flat-work $2.00 sq. ft. Land-scaping. Fast dependableservice. Quality work. In-sured. Aaron (269)655-4158

WHY PAY TO WATCH TV?

Dozens of Free HD & Digitalchannels, use your ownwiring, complete installation& repair, tower removal,packages with antenna, ro-tor & amp starting at $250.Free estimates.

(269)357-6352antennasplus1.com

Painting Service 754

J.M. HUNTENTERPRISES, LLC

Painting & Drywall. Insured.Free Estimates. FamilyOwned & Operated for Over50 years. 269-683-4442.

Cleaning Service 757RICK'S

POWER WASHINGRVs, homes, decks, cementsidewalks, driveways smallcommercial jobs. ServingCass., Dow. & Niles. FreeEstimates, Senior Dis-counts. Will beat anycompetitors estimates.Satisfaction Guaranteed.Call 269-470-9507 or 269-470-9498

Insurance 758LOWER YOUR

INSURANCE RATES!Home - Auto - Health - Life

We do the shopping for you!TCU Insurance AgencyCall Deb Asmus today

(269) 683-6700 x5901

Pets & Supplies 800PENKINESE PUPPIES2 males, 1 female, 7 weeksold. Call for details (269)845-0051. Asking $350

Horses-Livestock 809MULE

Stands 14 hands, 5 yearsold, mother is Peruvian Pasomare, very friendly, $1,000(269)422-1044

Autos for Sale 945NEED A CAR NOW?

WELL WE HAVE THE ONEJUST FOR YOU!!!!New Arrivals at

Scarlett Auto Sales!Loaded 2010 Hyundai

ElantrasLow Miles! you can't beatthat! COLD A/C RUNS GREATTax , Title and fees are yourdown payment $275/mo NoInterest! No Credit Checks!7979 Deans Hill Rd Berrien

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WHAT'S HAPPENING?iSubmit calendar events to by email at [email protected] or visit the Leader Publications office at 217 N. Fourth Street, Niles.

Aug. 16-17

A Wrinkle in Time per-forms in South Bend Civic Theater’s Warner Theatre Aug. 8-17. Per-formance times are Fri-days at 7:30 p.m., Sat-urdays and Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets are $10 each for 4 for $32. To purchase tickets, call (574) 234-1112 or online at sbct.org.

Aug. 14-15

South Bend Civic The-atre will host auditions for the regional premiere of “Treasure Island: A Musical Panto,” book by Kathryn Peterson, mu-sic and lyrics by Michael Ogbom. Auditions will take place Aug. 14-15, starting at 6 p.m. at the Scottish Rite building lo-cated at 427 N. Main St. South Bend (across the parking lot from SBCT.) Adult Roles from age 20-60, and two to three children’s roles age 8 to teen. All roles are open to anyone height, width, eye/hair/skin/nose color or length.

Aug. 15

The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians’ Four Winds will host a concert by Santana at Four Winds New Buf-falo’s Silver Creek Event Center on Friday, Aug. 15, at 9 p.m. Tickets for the event can be pur-chased beginning on Friday, July 11 at 10 a.m. exclusively through the Ticketmaster Web site, www.ticketmaster.com, or by calling (800)745-3000. Ticket prices start at $100 plus applicable fees.

The Berrien Artist Guild member’s gallery show featuring self-portraits will open on Friday Aug. 15 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Box Factory for the Arts, 1101 Broad

Street, St. Joseph, Michigan. Members were asked to simply to do an exploration of self. Driven by the idea of becoming your own subject, self-portraits is an exciting challenge to improve your skills and creativity as an artist. Light refreshments will be served. The shows will run through Sept. 27.

Elkhart County Parks will host Bug Night at Cobus Creek County Park on Friday, Aug. 15 from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Hands-on activities and unique experiences will be available for all ages, like holding a tarantula or tasting a chocolate-covered cricket.

Edwardsburg Day at the Cove will be Friday, Aug. 15. Come and enjoy them with fam-ily and friends from Ed-wardsburg. The South Bend Silver Hawks play the Lansing Lugnuts at 7:35pm. It’s also Faith Night at the Cove with a pre-game concert by Cody Collier and Bare-foot Night at the Ballpark with Gallo offering tast-ings of their Barefoot wine. Last but not least, it’s Friday Night Fire-works. Tickets are $9! See the Edwardsburg Sports Colplex website for more information: Edwardsburgsportscom-plex.org

Aug. 15-16

Chicago-based folksing-er and songwriter Mark Dvorak will perform in the Michiana area on Fri-day and Saturday, Aug. 15 and 16. On Friday, Aug. 15 at 7:30 p.m., Dvorak will make his de-but at the newly-opened Chocolate Cafe, 117 S. Main Street, Misha-waka, Indiana. Dvorak will appear in concert on Saturday, Aug. 16, 7:30 p.m. at The Box Factory for the Arts, 1101 Broad Street, St. Joseph, Mich-igan. Tickets are $10, $8 for seniors and students.

Aug. 16

i The Region of Three Oaks Museum is hav-ing a very special event at the Acorn Theatre in Three Oaks. The Les-lie Hindman Auctions specialists (www.les-liehindman.com) will be in attendance doing appraisals for persons bringing in their precious articles. The specifics for the event are in the plan-ning stage, but at this point it will be noon to 3 p.m. Michigan time.

Mark Dvorak 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.

iFrom 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 16, The Region of the Three Oaks Museum welcomes Leslie Hind-man Auctioneers for an appraisal event. Guests are invited to bring one to three items in the fol-lowing categories: Fine Art, Fine Jewelry and Timepieces, Fine Furni-ture and Decorative Arts, Asian Works of Art, and Fine Books and Manu-scripts. Specialists from Leslie Hindman Auc-tioneers will meet each guest to privately evalu-ate each item on a com-plimentary basis. A $20 entrance fee benefitting the Three Oaks Museum will be collected at the door.

Notre Dame’s Shake-speare Festival will per-form at South Bend’s Art Beat on Saturday, Aug. 16 at 4 p.m. Other Shakespearean produc-tions will be performed throughout the day, from 12:30 to 6:30 p.m. on the gridiron at the former College Football Hall of Fame. The show is free to watch.

The MLKSMC Annual Community Wide Picnic held at the Martin Lu-

ther King Center, 1522 West Linden Avenue, will be from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 16. There will be vendors, free food, bounce houses, corn roast, city and county police, face painting and much more.

Classic autos and motor-cycles cruise into historic Dowagiac for the Rod and Roll Classic Auto Show of the Chamber of Commerce. Winning autos receive trophies, with dash plaques pre-sented to the first 150 entries. Festival goers will enjoy 1950s music, auto games, the Tailgate Treasures’ Flea Market, a Lions Club pancake breakfast and barbecue by Pure Pork. Activities open in the central busi-ness district at 7:30 a.m.

Aug. 16-17

The Lakefront Art Fes-tival will be hosted in Washington Park, Michi-gan City, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Aug. 16 and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 17. Admission is $4.

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 Su-permarkets in Granger, Niles and Elkhart; the Greater Niles Federal Credit Union in Edwards-burg; The Barber Shop in Edwardsburg; Chemical Bank in Edwardsburg; or online at kellymillercir-cus.com.

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; chil-dren 12 and under free.

The Baroda Business Association will host 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.

Aug. 24

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

Aug. 27

The Heritage Museum and Cultural Center will hold its Annual Foot-ball Kickoff Party at 6 p.m. The tailgate party includes a pulled pork dinner, beer, wine, soft drinks, silent auction, a fun Football Kickoff Play-off Sponsorship compe-tition, and a chance to chat with some local leg-ends. Come dressed in your favorite team colors and join us to celebrate the beginning of the foot-ball 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.

Aug. 30

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

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.

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 Seke-ma & The Madre Luna Band. Admission is $10 and there will be grilled food available for pur-chase.

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

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HOUSE FOR SALE

4068 King Dr., Sodus, MI.Located on quiet dead endstreet in the heart of winecountry, this home is justwaiting for you! Updatesthroughout this 3 bedroomhome. Roof, furnace,windows, well, waterheater, electrical, insu-lation, and more! But if thatis not enough sellers areincluding a 1 year homewarranty with an ac-ceptable offer to assureyour peace of mind. Allappliances also included.Enjoy quiet evenings on thelarge front porch, in thespacious backyard or takea walk to the nearby park.Minutes to the bypassmake it convenient toeverywhere! Come take atour today! MLS14029450

Coldwell Banker, RWGPatty Lauten

574-340-4271269-663-8800

Manufactured Homes

502

FAMILY HOME,$686/MO!

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

Central air, SkylightsBuchanan, 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 readyto be moved into. LeaseOptions at starting at $621per month (includes lot rent,insurance, water, trash) Call269-423-7024 or visitwww.phelpscommunity.comto view pictures

Mobile Homes 506SPRING SAVINGS ONAFFORDABLE HOMES•Preowned 2&3 bed homes•New 3 bed, 2 bath homes

for $34,500•Many standard features

•Modular homes availableColonial Acres

(269)663-2424

General Mer-chandise

595

NOW OPENNILES FLEA MARKET

Wed.-Sat. 10a-5pSun. 12p-5p

111 E. Main StA few Vendor spots stillavailable. For more info

call 574-323-4187

Antiques 600ALLEGAN ANTIQUE

MARKETSunday, August 31

8am to 4pm400 ExhibitorsRain or Shine

Located at the Fairgrounds,right in Allegan, Michigan$4.00 Admission. No Pets

Auctions 603SATURDAY 08-16-14

@ 10AM

ELKARTCounty 4H Fairgrounds

**** AUCTION****

Car 2007 Chevy HHRHeated Leather, Sunroof,Remote Start; 4 rolling ToolChests, 3 Air Compres-sors, Several Tools; DaleEarnhart collection 1:24,Winston Cup Jackets, 1:6Radio #3; Stamp Collec-tions from 1871 to 1969;1950's Baseball cards;HUGE Silver Coin Collection3 Carson City Morgans,1864 Confederate $10,1818 Bust Quarter, 2,500Wheat Back Cents... VISA,MCard, Discover accepted... Food and restrooms pro-vided ....CheckoutAuctionZip.com for picturesand details

Farm Equipment & Supplies

633

TRACTOR

Dynahoe 190 B tractorloader backhoe, 95HP,backhoe digging depth 19',has Cummins diesel motor,asking $9,500 (269)944-1742 Eau Claire

Good Things to Eat

636









Household Mer-chandise

642

FOR SALE•Used and Reconditioned

Appliances•Washers & Dryers

•Ranges•Air Conditioners

•Refrigerators841 Carberry Rd. Niles

(269)687-8639

HUGE SALE ATBILL'S USED APPLIANCESHours: Mon-Fri. 10a-5pm

Sat. 10a-3pmClosed Sunday

2324 S. 11th St. NilesNext door to Tank Town

(269) 340-5952

Merchandise for Sale

643

YOUR E-CIG EXPERTSVaporizers & e-hookahOver 50 liquid flavors.

US 31 Tobacco50552 US 31 N, South Bend

(574) 271-0333

Garage-Yard Sales

669

ESTATE/TAG SALE405 French St., NilesAug. 22 & 23, 9-5 &

Aug. 24, noon-5Antiques, vintagehousehold items, bedroomset, table & chairs, yardfurniture, misc. furniture,washer &dryer, refrigerator,small kitchen appliances,power tools, tools & moretools, 3 plus bedroomhouse for sale. For moreinformation call (269)470-2200 Mon.- Fri. 10-4.

Cash sales only.

INDOOR YARD SALENew things in every week

at the oldMartin's Auction House

6525 M-139 (Old US31)Berrien Springs, MI10:00am-5:00pm

EVERYThursday, Friday & SaturdayAntique tools, old fishingreels, copper tea kettles,erector set, Tonka toys, 70-80's rock LP's, collectibledishes, Airdyne bike, jewelry,salon equipment like new,Beatles figures

Wanted to Buy 672BUYING

repairable scrap and un-wanted vehicles, top dollarpaid. Call or text for a freequote today. Free towing.Kevin (817)437-0450

WANTED TO BUYCash paid for mediumsize refrigerators, workingor repairable. Also gas &electric ranges. Call(269)687-8639

WE WILL BUYyour junk car. We haul forfree. Paying up to $1500cash. Please call anytime269-687-8098

Home Improve-ment

700

#1 GUTTERSWe do seamless gutters.Free estimates, call(269)782-0401

FRYMAN'S SEAMLESSGUTTERS & SIDINGFRYMAN’S ROOFING

Your home exterior experts.Quality guaranteed! LocallyOwned for 50 years. (269)782-5008 (David & Terri Fryman)

HOME REPAIRS &REMODELING

Over 30 years of experience,tile work, kitchens, bath-rooms, decks & porches,windows & doors, windowwrapping, siding, fascia &soffit. Call Randy (269)782-3139 (269)208-9838

MK CONSTRUCTION

Pole barn & other garagesspecialist. Roofing Siding,Framing and more. Over 25years experience. Licensed.Contact Michael N. Knepple(269)476-9777MR. MAINTENANCE

FREE ESTIMATESRoofing, Siding & Windows,Light Hauling & SpringClean-Ups, No Inside orOutside job too big or small.Low affordable rates.(269)591-1403

Lawn Service 721GARDENING WITH

INTEGRITY, LLC•Lawn maintenance,

•Full Landscaping Service• Spring Clean Ups

clean beds, preen, mulch,trim shrubs, edging, createnew beds & much more

Call Ellen (269)759-1012

Tree Service 725AFFORDABLE STUMP

REMOVALAnd storm clean up. Fullyinsured. (269) 254-6634

C & S MARSH TREE SERVICE

Trees, brush, stump removal,high lift work, insured.(269)362-4331 or 683-1065leave msg.

PAYNE'S TREESERVICE

Tree Trimming & Removal.Stump Grinding & Firewood.Bobcat & Concrete Work.Insured. (269)663-8091THE CUTTING EDGE

PRO TREE CAREComplete Tree ServiceSAME DAY ESTIMATES

Insured, Competitive Rates.269-687-4972

Pool Service 727SWIMMING POOL

LINERS & REPAIRSAny size, great prices, allequipment, 35 years exper-ience. Robertson’s Sales &Service, Niles. Call (269)684-2669

Paving Service 739C & C CONCRETE

Flat work of all kinds,stamping, sidewalks,concrete patching, patios,driveways and pole barns.No job too small. FreeEstimates. Insured(269)228-1163

HOPPER EXCAVATING"Have Gravel Will Travel"

Driveway, stone, slag, re-cycled concrete, asphalt, topsoil, sand & fill. (269)782-1744/(269)783-1744

Recycling Service 743CA$H 4 JUNKERS

Turn that Junker in your yardto cash in your hand

801 Carberry Rd, Niles269-687-5865

Misc. Services 747BRADY CONCRETE

Specializing in Flat work of alltype, seawalls, stamped con-crete & Bobcat Service. Freeestimates. Insured. Fast, de-pendable service. (269)445-3349 or (269)591-0100

CASPER MASONRYBrick/ Block/Stone. Custom& Insurance work. Insured &Bonded. (574)298-3520

COMPLETECONCRETE

From start to finish.Stamped, flat & dirt work.Insured (269)663-8091

CONCRETE REMOVALRoll off boxesfor Concrete

Paustian, Inc.(269)461-6449

DEPROW CONCRETEConcrete, bricks, blocks &stonework. Any type of tearout & replace. Basementrepairs, landscaping, bobcatwork. No job too small. 35years experience. Concrete$2.20 a sq. foot. Insured.Jerry (269) 352-4010

KLIMEKENTERPRISES

Electrical Contracting, No JobToo Big or Small. Free Quotes.Affordable Pricing, Licensed &Insured. (269)684-6290 or(269)470-4097.

MICHIANA MASONRY& CONSTRUCTION

All your Masonry needs!Chimney Cleaning. Insured &Bonded. Senior discounts .(269)362-1566

POLE BARNS &GARAGESBY NIEBOER

Quality Built (269)684-6673

POND LINERSEPDM Rubber, Any sizeLowest Prices, FREE De-livery, Huge Inventory, TRMEnterprises, South Bend.(574)246-1922(574) 329-9294

WEAVER CONCRETEAnd masonry, driveways,porches, patios, tearout/replace, all repairs,brick, block, stone, fire-places. Will fix wet base-ments big or small, insideand out. All concrete flat-work $2.00 sq. ft. Land-scaping. Fast dependableservice. Quality work. In-sured. Aaron (269)655-4158

WHY PAY TO WATCH TV?

Dozens of Free HD & Digitalchannels, use your ownwiring, complete installation& repair, tower removal,packages with antenna, ro-tor & amp starting at $250.Free estimates.

(269)357-6352antennasplus1.com

Painting Service 754

J.M. HUNTENTERPRISES, LLC

Painting & Drywall. Insured.Free Estimates. FamilyOwned & Operated for Over50 years. 269-683-4442.

Cleaning Service 757RICK'S

POWER WASHINGRVs, homes, decks, cementsidewalks, driveways smallcommercial jobs. ServingCass., Dow. & Niles. FreeEstimates, Senior Dis-counts. Will beat anycompetitors estimates.Satisfaction Guaranteed.Call 269-470-9507 or 269-470-9498

Insurance 758LOWER YOUR

INSURANCE RATES!Home - Auto - Health - Life

We do the shopping for you!TCU Insurance AgencyCall Deb Asmus today

(269) 683-6700 x5901

Pets & Supplies 800PENKINESE PUPPIES2 males, 1 female, 7 weeksold. Call for details (269)845-0051. Asking $350

Horses-Livestock 809MULE

Stands 14 hands, 5 yearsold, mother is Peruvian Pasomare, very friendly, $1,000(269)422-1044

Autos for Sale 945NEED A CAR NOW?

WELL WE HAVE THE ONEJUST FOR YOU!!!!New Arrivals at

Scarlett Auto Sales!Loaded 2010 Hyundai

ElantrasLow Miles! you can't beatthat! COLD A/C RUNS GREATTax , Title and fees are yourdown payment $275/mo NoInterest! No Credit Checks!7979 Deans Hill Rd Berrien

Center, MI 49102(269) 461- 4197


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PARTING SHOTS

BERRIEN COUNTYYOUTH FAIR

Leader photos/CRAIG HAUPERT

The Berrien County Youth Fair continues through the weekend at the fairgrounds in Berrien Springs, Michi-gan. Shown here are winners in sheep, rabbit, swine and goat contests from all over Berrien County.

off the water - august 15-21, 2014

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