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BENTON TOWNSHIP, Mich. — Lake Michigan College is

hosting its 11th annual Steven C. Silcox Spring Training 5K/10K Run and 5K Walk on Saturday, April 18.

The race takes place on the LMC Napier Avenue Campus and combines open road and trail racing. The race is open to the public.

Registration begins at 7:45 a.m. at the flagpole plaza in front of the admin-istration building. The race begins at 9 a.m.

Participants will be divided into age categories using five-year age brack-ets. All participants in the race will receive a T-shirt and the top finisher in each age group will receive a medal. The overall male and

female winners will receive a trophy and a gift certificate to a local restaurant.

Groups of five or more walkers or runners may also compete as a team. All team members must partic-ipate in the same distance.

Those participating in the team competition will still appear in the regular overall results and are eli-gible for age group prizes. The winning team will receive a trophy.

The fee for all partici-pants is $20 if paid before April 5, and $25 after April 5 and on race day.

Registration forms can be picked up at several local businesses, including South Shore Health and Racquet Club, and YMCA locations in St. Joseph and Niles. The registration form can also be found at lake-m i c h i g a n c o l l e g e . e d u /race<http://www.lakemich-igancollege.edu/race>.

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ST. JOSEPH, Mich. — With boating season just around the cor-

ner, the Heritage Museum in St. Joseph is planning a nautical history treat to offer visitors.

At 6:30 p.m. April 9 at the Heritage Museum and Cultural Center will host a program by Frederick S. Upton fellow David Kohrman. Kohrman will present the history of the boat building industry in Benton Harbor as experi-

enced by the Robinson Marine Construction Company.

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Heritage Museum’s new Robinson Marine collec-tion. Kohrman will also tell the story of how the muse-um obtained these valuable images and the process it took to conserve them for future generations.

Admission to the pro-gram is $5 and free for stu-dents and members of the Heritage Museum. The Heritage Museum & Cultural Center is located at 601 Main St. in St. Joseph, Michigan.

Current exhibits are “The Big Three: Boat and Shipbuilding in Benton Harbor and St. Joseph,” Lighting the Way: Fresnel Lenses from St. Joseph’s Lighthouses,” and “In Style: 50 Years of the Heritage Museum’s Fashion Collections.” Opening in May will be the exhibit, “Work and Play: Sports in Southwest Michigan.

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Heritage Museum hosts marine history programHistorian to discuss Robinson Marine Construction

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BARODA, Mich. — Leaders at Round Barn Winery believe April is a wonder-ful time of year to explore the

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For Michigan Wine Month, Round Barn staff members say they are thrilled to offer guests a look into their rich history and passion for wine making by offering tastings with pairing, discounts on wine and more.

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The one-hour Haiku Workshop will be led by poet S.M. Kozubek. Preregistration is recom-mended, with a suggested donation of $10. Workshop participants and other visi-tors will be invited to write a haiku and enter it in the contest. The author of the winning entry will receive a book of poetry from Mr. Kozubek.

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Kozubek’s poetry has also appeared in Modern Haiku, Frogpond, A Hundred Gourds, Prunejuice, Bottle Rockets, and other publications. When not writing poetry, Kozubek is an attorney and teacher.

A second reading will be presented by the award-winning children’s author, Cheri L. Hallwood. She will read from her most recent book, “Frogwilla, a Treefrog’s Story,” which is targeted to young juveniles (ages 7-12).

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In honor of this holiday I thought I would share a particularly good tofu scramble I recently made for brunch. There are about

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Imogen Cunningham and Georgia O’Keeffe of the famous early modernist art circle active in California and New York both were gardeners who brought their love of flowers and plants into their mature works of art. For instance, Cunningham’s modernist photographs focused on native flowers, leaves, branches, etc. Her famous Magnolia Blossom: Tower of Jewels held the record for the highest price ever paid for a photograph at auction. Georgia O’Keeffe painted desert flowers and other majestic blooms throughout her long and illustrious artistic career including cac-tus flowers, poppies, jack in the pulips, and various types of lilies.

In addition to these famous gardeners, there are many references to flowers in art. Different flowers mean different things when depicted as subjects in works of fine art and antiques through-out the ages.

Flowers often reference the bounty of plants, herbs, flowers, trees, nuts, and fruits that were found in the New World. Flowers were highlighted in embroidered and hooked rugs made in New England during the early Colonial period. Likewise, Baltimore album quilts showed an abundance of plants and flowers when the art form peaked in popu-larity from 1846 to 1852. Some album quilts with embroidered flowers have sold for $40,000 to $50,000.

In the 17th Century, Dutch still life paintings of flower, particularly tulips, were all the rage. The realis-tic method of painting flow-ers was important to artists of the period. The artists, so intrigued by the forms of the flowers, that they showed little regard for the season in which a particular flower grew. In these paint-ings, tulips would be depict-ed in a Delft vase along with carnations, iris, hibis-cus, zinnias, dahlias, and roses even if the various

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Deep orange, dark red, and gold chrysanthemums were brought from China to Marseilles, France in 1789 and were hybridized in many forms. In Asia, mums are held in high esteem and associated with long life. One of the best known paintings of these blooms is Edgar Degas’ Woman with Chrysanthemums from 1865 in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.

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1615 N. 5TH St.• Niles, Mi 49120

(269) 683-1850

For Rent 418RENT TO OWN

$389*/Month!!1,344sqft- 3bed/2bathNewly Refurbished #25

For Details Call(269) 695-3119

RUSTIC COTTAGEon Big Smith Lake, May 1 -Oct. 31, 6 month lease,$500/month plus deposit &utilities. (269)362-5891

Office Space for Rent

427

OFFICE SPACE FOR LEASEJefferson CenterSouth Bend, IN

641-10,717 sf avail.Build to suit.

Call Richard 516.599.3700OFFICE SPACE

FOR LEASESt. Joseph Station

South Bend, IN150-3,000 sf avail.

Build to suit.Call Richard 516.599.3700

Rent-Lease, Misc. 442OFFICE SPACE

For rent, approx. 750 sq ft,corner office, utilities in-cluded, indoor parking,reasonable rent. Call RogerTracey (269)683-2211

Houses for Sale 500DOWAGIAC

Now $11,000. BELOWcertified appraised value!Nice location at edge of townbut more like country, 2bedrooms with possiblethird, fireplace, newer roof &heating, attached 2 car garplus separate storage Bldg.,includes extra lot. Now only$49,900 S3771

Jerdon Real Estate, Inc.(269)782-4000

NEW & REFURBISHEDHOMES

Available NOW! FinancingAvailable. Move-In Today

Shawnee Baroda;877.252.3358

Pleasant View :Watervliet269.487.3167

Ravines: South Haven -888.803.3165

Manufactured Homes

502

HOMES FOR SALE IN DECATUR

3 bed, 2 bath homes readyto be moved into. Leaseoptions starting at $599 permonth (includes lot rent, in-surance, water, trash) Call(269)423-7024 or visitwww.phelpscommunity.comto view pictures

Antiques 600ALLEGAN ANTIQUE

MARKETSunday, April 26

8am to 4pm400 ExhibitorsRain or Shine

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

Collectibles 602NILES FLEA MARKET

111 E. Main St, Niles MINew vendors bringing manynew items weekly. Cure yourcabin fever by shopping withus this Winter! We buy es-tates and single items! (269)262-4333

Auctions 603HUGE

INDOOR/OUTDOORSPECIALTY AUCTION

Biggest auction yet!!Saturday, April 4, at 1pm

802 Fort St, Niles, MICall for directions at

(269) 635-0271

Good Things to Eat

636

Our own maple syrupHoney 1 pint - 5 gallons

Yams .25/lbApples $5/half bushe

HOURS:Mon. - Sat. 10-5,

Sun. noon-5Hunky Fruit Stand

2054 M140Benton Harbor, MI 49022

(269) 944-3025

Household Mer-chandise

642

BILL'S USED APPLIANCESYou don't want to miss the

TAX TIME DEALS!Hours: Mon-Fri. 10a-5pm

Sat. 10a-3pmClosed Sunday

2324 S. 11th St. Niles(269) 340-5952

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FOR SALE•Used and Reconditioned

Appliances•Washers & Dryers

•Ranges•Air Conditioners

•Refrigerators841 Carberry Rd. Niles

(269)687-8639

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

CASH FORJUNK CARS

No Title,No Problem

Free Pick up7 days a week

(574)904-7610

CASH PAID FORPersonal Property Estates,Antiques, Furniture, Ap-pliances, Garage, Barn.

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

CASHfor junk and unwantedvehicles! Text or call(574)302-7772

WANTED ALL MOTORCYCLES

before 1980, running or not,any condition, cash paid.Call (845)389-3239

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

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

MKCONSTRUCTION

Pole barn & other garagesspecialist. Roofing Siding,Framing and more. Over 40years experience. Licensed.Contact Michael N. Knepple(269)476-9777

MR. MAINTENANCEFREE ESTIMATES

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

WILLIAMSCONSTRUCTIONHome Improvement &

MaintenanceRepairs, Remodel, Windows,Siding, Additions, Painting,

Plumbing & MoreCertified mobile home work

Senior Discounts(269)635-1527

[email protected]

Roof Repair 712JOHN A. VYLONIS

CUSTOM BUILDINGCall us for your roofing andventilation needs. LocallyOwner, Licensed & Insured.Call (269)782-2806

MIDWEST ROOFINGFamily owned since 1984.Lifetime Warranty ShinglesFlat Roofs & Gutter Covers.Call (269)684-7199

Lawn Service 7212 GUYS &

A LAWNMOWERproperty maintenance ser-vice, residential/commercial.(574)607-2038

Tree Service 725BACKWOODS TREE &

STUMP SERVICELicensed & insured.

Nick: (269) 254-6634Sam: (269) 591-5386

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)663-8091

THE CUTTING EDGEPRO TREE CAREComplete Tree ServiceSAME DAY ESTIMATES

Insured, Competitive Rates.269-687-4972

Pool Service 727SWIMMING POOL

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

Concrete Service 739BRADY 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

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

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) 352-4010WEAVER CONCRETE

& MASONRYdriveways, porches, patios,tear out/replace, all repairs,brick, block, stone, fire-places. Will fix wet base-ments big or small, insideand out. Landscaping. Fastdependable service. Weaccept all credit cards. Aaron(269)655-4158

Masonry Service 740CASPER MASONRY

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

Misc. Services 747KLIMEK

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

POLE BARNS &GARAGESBY NIEBOER

Pole Barns, Garages, Driveways& More. Quality Built. Licensed& Insured. Ross Nieboer(269)684-6673

POWERWASHING,STAIN & SEAL

Decks, Homes, Anything. 20yrs. exp. Call ULTIMATECLEANING (269)244-1337Quality Clock Repair

Front Street Framery 801 E. Front St. BuchananHouse Calls, Free Estimates

(269)409-1031QUALITY GARAGE

DOORS

Sales, service & installationof garage doors & openers.Call owner Steve Baxter foryour free estimate today.(269)683-9000

Painting Service 754

J.M. HUNTENTERPRISES, LLC

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

PAINTINGInt. & Ext., Drywall & WallRepair & Power washing.Insured. Call Glen Hoese at(269)684-4055

Cleaning Service 757RICK'S

POWER WASHINGRVs, Homes, Decks,Cement Sidewalks,

Driveways,Small Commercial Jobs

Serving Cass, Dowagiac andNiles. Free Estimates.

Senior DiscountsSatisfaction Guaranteed!Will beat any competitors

estimates!Call (269) 470-9507 or

(269) 470-9498Rick Cozzolino

WE BRING THE CLEAN!

Pets & Supplies 800AKC YORKIE PUPPIESWill be small, vet checked,1st shots. Call for more in-formation (269)281-1522

Livestock Supplies

812

HAY1st cutting alfalfa grasshay, round bales, no rain,stored inside. Square balesgrass alfalfa, no rain.(269)362-7703

Auto-Truck Misc. 933 RED FIBERGLASSTONNEAU COVER

fits 2007-2013 GMC-Chevy2500 long box, $300 OBO.(269)782-3139

Autos for Sale 945

07 Chevrolet HHR $10,97108 Chevy Colorado $10,99511 Hyundai Elantra $11,987

14 Ford Focus $16,371Call (574) 264-1174 today!07 CHEVY COBALT

low miles, good runner, veryclean, Air, Tilt, Cruise. Greatvalue for the investment.$3,995.00. Please call 269-462-9260 ask for "Greg" or269-262-6448.

30 MPG!!2010

Hyundai Elantra74k Wow Can't beat that

$650.00 Down and$275.00 Monthly

Call Today!!269-461-4197

Ask for stock #1185________________________

2010 HyundaiElantra

Stock#1190Black in color

45k Low millage!!!$800.00 Down

$275.00 MonthlyCan't beat that deal!

Call Scarlett's269-461-4197

Cash Sale Only!Stock #1010

2002 Ford Ranger (Manual)145k

Asking $1800.00Call Scarletts

269-461-4197 ____________________

2000 Ford F 350(Cash Sale)No Rust!!

V10Engine79k

Asking $6,500.00Call Scarletts

269-461-4197

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

March 29 - April 5

The Episcopal Church of the Mediator in Harbert, Michigan, will offer oppor-tunities for worship during Holy Week as follows: Palm Sunday, March 29, Holy Eucharist 10:30 a.m.; Maundy Thursday, April 2, Agape Meal 6:15 p.m., Holy Eucharist 7 p.m. with hand and foot washing, followed by a Prayer Watch 8:30 to 12 p.m.; Good Friday, April 3, Good Friday Liturgy & Communion 12:15 p.m.; Saturday Easter Eve, April 4, Great Vigil and First Eucharist of Easter 7:00 p.m. followed by a

reception; Easter Sunday, April 5, Holy Eucharist 10:30 a.m. followed by an Easter Egg Hunt. The public is invited to all ser-vices. The church is located at 14280 Red Arrow Highway, midway between Lakeside and Harbert, Michigan.

April 3

Brittany Lee Moffitt with special guest Bailey Williams & The Cherannes will perform at the Acorn Theatre in Three Oaks beginning at 8 p.m. Tickets are $15 for gen-eral admission. Doors open at 7 p.m.

April 4

Lace up your sneakers and welcome spring at Sarett Nature Center’s

Spring Stampede on April 4. Information and regis-tration link can be found at www.sarett.com.

The Elkhart County Parks will be hosting a family Easter egg coloring pro-gram on Saturday, April 4 beginning at 9 a.m. at the Ox Bow Haus Shelter in Ox Bow County Park. The eggs and candy will be provided and they will then be hidden by the adults in attendance for the children to find. The cost for the program is $3/child and adults are free. There is a limit of 20 chil-dren. Preregistration and payment are due by Thursday April 2. For more information or to register please call the Elkhart County Parks Administration office at 574-535-6458.

The Pokagon United Methodist church is host-ing its annual Easter Egg Hunt this year from 1 to 2 p.m. at Crystal Spring Camp at 3374 Crystal Springs Road, Dowagiac, Michigan. Children from preschool to 4th grade and their families are invited.

April 5

Everyone is invited to enjoy Easter at Fernwood with a holiday brunch pre-pared by Chef Tim Carrigan. Brunch will be served from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Seating is by reser-vation only, required by Friday, April 3. Adult admission is $16.95; Children 6-12 $7.95; Children 5 and under are

free. Call (269) 695-6491 to register.

April 10-26

South Bend Civic Theatre presents the erotic comedy/drama Venus in Fur, April 10-26, 2015 in the Warner Theatre, 403 N. Main Street, in South Bend. The play centers on Thomas, a belea-guered playwright/direc-tor, desperate to find an actress to play Vanda, the female lead in his adaptation of the classic sadomasochistic tale “Venus in Fur.” Reserved tickets are $21 with per-formances at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday and 2 p.m. Sundays. For tickets, call the SBCT Box Office at 574-234-1112 or online at sbct.org.

April 11

Bulldog Bite Productions brings: KASHMIR. KASHMIR seeks to re-create the experience of a 70’s Zeppelin show utilizing authentic vin-tage stage gear, cos-tumes, and special effects, with great atten-tion to detail in a non-pretentious way. Most importantly, KASHMIR does not take liberties on improving the music. Led Zeppelin should be played as it was using only the equipment of the era. The show is at 8 p.m. on Saturday April 11, at the Acorn Theater, 107 Generations Dr., Three Oaks, Michigan. For more info call the Acorn Theater at (574) 360-5929.

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Leader photo/CRAIG HAUPERTA little cold weather did not stop children from enjoying the Berrien County Civitan Club’s annual Easter egg hunt. Hundreds of children and their families huddled up outside the roped-off areas in 20-degree weather at Riverfront Park in Niles where volunteers had placed hundreds of colorful plastic eggs. When the horn sounded promptly at noon Saturday, the children raced in to pick up as many eggs as possible. Many placed the eggs in wicker Easter baskets, while others carried them to their parents waiting outside the egg area. The eggs were gone in a matter of minutes. The event was sponsored by the Civitan Club and area merchants.



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