Serving Dowagiac, Cassopolis & Sister Lakes Wednesday, November 26, 2014
Volume 117, Number 228
Established 1897
www.leaderpub.com
50¢
Dinner is served
inside
Foodies to host free Thanksgiving meal By TED YOAKUM ted.yoakum@leaderpub.com
Round Oak
Museum director to discuss business’s history Page
3
Sports Leader photo/TED YOAKUM
Director of Public Safety Steven Grinnewald introduces new Dowagiac police officer Thorn Lewis to the Dowagiac City Council Monday. Lewis, a nine-year veteran with the Cassopolis Police Department, is one of two recent hires by the department.
Fresh faces in Dowagiac Forecasters Novak remains out in front Page
19
Obituaries Elmon E. Stroud of Syracuse
Rosemary Jackson of Niles
NO PAPER There will not be a newspaper on Thursday due to the Thanksgiving holiday. Papers will return as usual Friday.
Police chief introduces new hires to council By TED YOAKUM ted.yoakum@leaderpub.com
The Dowagiac community has two new protectors roaming its streets.
Director of Public Safety Steven Grinnewald introduced two of the department’s latest hires to the Dowagiac City Council Monday evening: officers Thorn Lewis and Andrew Hafler. The two men have been brought into the fold to cover for recent losses in department personnel, Grinnewald said.
“A lot of bigger departments are hiring again, which means we’re losing people,” he said. “We just can’t compete with the bigger departments that have more opportunities and more things going on.”
269-782-2135 www.clarkch.com
See DINNER, page 2
See FACES, page 2
County selects new member for road commission By TED YOAKUM ted.yoakum@leaderpub.com For nearly two decades, Cassopolis’ Kevin Hershberger served his community as an employee of the Cass County Road Commission, running its blacktop plant while doing nearly everything else in be-
tween, from maintenance to snow plowing. In January, the local farmer will be taking his experience in the commission’s trenches to its boardroom. Last week, the Cass County Board of Commissioners selected Hershberger to become one of the five county road commissioners, taking
over for the retiring Cliff Poehlman next year. The Cassopolis resident was selected over four other applicants who interviewed for the seat before the commissioners earlier this month, by a vote of 4 to 3. In addition to his work with the commission, he is also a member of the Cass County Fair Board, where
Hit A Deer, Get A
Clark Chapel
Foodies Fresh Café is hosting Thanksgiving at their house this year, and the whole community is once again invited. From 12-4 p.m. Thursday, the downtown restaurant and members of the ACTION ministry network will be serving a free traditional holiday meal for visitors. Turkey, stuffing, mashed and sweet potatoes, and more will be offered, along with the company of hundreds of others throughout the city. “[The dinner] gives people a chance to experience community,” said Foodies’ owner Carol Heflin. “One of our goals is to make sure that no one eats alone. It’s not just about feeding people, but to eat with them, to make sure no one is alone on Thanksgiving.”
OPEN A CHRISTMAS CLUB ACCOUNT ... and don't get strapped next year for cash!
Dowagiac area
Federal Credit Union
473 E. Division • Dowagiac • 782-2410 www.dafcu.net
TURKEY
Bring your car/deer repairs to Jim D’s Body Shop
during November & get a FREE TURKEY
683-1112 • NILES • Before Noon $2.50 (3D* $3.25) • Afternoon $4.00 (3D* $5.00) • Evening $5.00 (3D* $6.25) • Bring back your own 3D Glasses, or 3D Glasses may be purchased for $2.25 dumb and dumber to
oFFER GooD Nov. 1st – DEc. 1st, 2014
43 Years in Dowagiac!
782-2728
the hunger games: mockingjay-part 1
(PG-13) 9:10a, 12:10p, 3:10p, 6:15p, 8:30p
interstellar
(PG-13) 9:30a, 9:40a, 12:00p, 2:25p, 4:50p, 7:15p, 8:20p, 9:40p
big hero 6
(R) 12:30p, 3:25p, 8:10p
(PG) 9:50a, 1:40p, 3:35p, 3:50p, 6:00p, 9:25p 3D MOVIE TIMES: 12:40p, 6:10p
*Damage must be at least $250.00, sorry “Total” Losses do not apply.
See ROAD, page 3
Wonderland Cinema
(PG-13) 9:45a, 12:20p, 2:35p, 4:50p, 7:05p, 9:30p
after the repairs are completed.
M-51 South Dowagiac
he serves as vice-president, and of Soil Conservation District, where he serves as president. Since his retirement from the commission in 2012, he has worked as farmer, raising a beef herd on his 600 acres of land on Kelsey Lake.
the judge
the book of life (PG) 10:00a, 12:00p, 6:20p
CALL FOR THANKSGIVING MOVIE TIMES
Monday Guest Night • Thurs. B.Y.O.B. Night - Free Popcorn • Movies For Friday, November 21st
CONTINUED
Page 2 • Wednesday, November 26, 2014
Fall & Winter
Dowagiac Daily News
Sunday thru Thursday 4pm-9pm
$12 Special
Choose from Chicken Florentine • Italian Pot Roast Pork Tenderloin • Cedar Planked Salmon Crab Encrusted Barramundi
WOOD FIRE
134-136 S. Front Street • Dowagiac, MI (269) 782-0007 • www.woodfiredining.com
Leader photo/TED YOAKUM
Grinnewald also introduced Andrew Hafler that evening. Hafler comes to the city from South Haven.
FACES
Continued from page 1 Despite the losses, the members of the Dowagiac Police Department filling in the gaps are no slouches themselves, with both Lewis and Hafler having over a dozen combined years of law enforcement experience. In addition, they have the right mix of honesty, professional and integrity that city expects of its protectors, Grinnewald said. “We look at this department as a family, and these individuals are going to be hired to be part of that family,” Grinnewald said. “We want to make sure we bring in the right individuals that will fit well. People that are dedicated to community; not just to community but to this community.” The chief first introduced Lewis to the council. A native of South Bend, he has worked with the Cassopolis Police Department for the past nine years, recently winning an accommodation from
DINNER
Continued from page 1
RECYCLE
YOUR PAPER
This is the fourth year that the restaurant and ministry network have teamed up to sponsor the event. The two got together after Heflin expressed her desire to do something for the community, having volunteered quite frequently in her home in Kalamazoo, she said. “The first year we did it, we were hoping just to have enough food and volunteers to serve everyone,” she said.
the village for solving over 80 percent of his cases. “He came very highly recommended by his peers to us,” Grinnewald said The officer is also active in the community, and is a frequent participant in the VFW’s Shop With a Cop program. Hafler, a native of the City of Holland, was up next. He has spent the last two years working as a seasonal officer with the South Haven Police Department, and has also worked a year and a half with the Ingham County Sheriff’s Department as corrections deputy. “He’s the oldest of four boys in his family, so he’s used to getting beat up and everything else,” the chief joked. “He’ll fit in just fine.” Both men are currently undergoing department training, and should be out on the streets in the near future, Grinnewald said. “It’s nice that both of you have such high training before coming to us,” said Councilmember Bob Schurr. “It’s a welcome addition. We already have a fine force, and you’ll just add to that.”
“We were overwhelmed with the amount of volunteers who came out, and we had more than enough food to boot.” On average, the restaurant serves around 300-400 people every year during the dinner. Volunteers with First United Methodist Church also deliver boxed dinners to residents who cannot leave their homes throughout the day as well. While the dinner is provided free of charge, many visitors take the opportunity to donate money for ACTION’s food pantry. After
raising $900 for the pantry in 2011, the amount collected each year has grown, with over $1,200 given through the dinner last year, Heflin said. “It’s become a big fundraising event for ACTION every year,” she said. People are encouraged to come out to the dinner Thanksgiving afternoon, whether it’s to chow down or to help out with the festivities. “Why cook if you don’t have to,” Heflin said. “This is all the real deal, made from scratch.”
LOCAL
Dowagiac Daily News
Wednesday, November 26, 2014 • Page 3
police log — nov. 24-25 Monday, Nov. 24
Submitted photo
Director Steve Arseneau will deliver the final talk in this year’s fall lecture series on Dec. 6, discussing the life and times of the employees of the Round Oak Stove Company.
Fall lecture series concludes with look back at Round Oak SUBMITTED
Museum Director Steve Arseneau concludes the Dowagiac Area History Museum’s Fall Lecture Series on Wednesday, Dec. 3 at 6:30 p.m. with “Round Oak Workers and Their Homers.” In 1871, Philo D. Beckwith founded the Round Oak Stove Company and over the next 75 years, Dowagiac became home to one of the largest stove companies in the U.S. By 1895, Round Oak claimed to have over one million stoves in operation. How did Dowagiac become a leader in the heat-
ROAD
Continued from page 1 Several commissioners spoke highly of Hershberger before making their selection, due to his qualifications and his connection with the people in the community. “I feel like one of these
to take home to friends and family. ing industry? The program will highlight the The museum has several examples lives of the factory workers, including highly skilled molders and pattern makers, who crafted efficient, functional stoves with beautiful design elements. Round Oak employees impacted the city of Dowagiac economically and socially — Round Oak still resonates with Dowagiac residents almost seventy years after closing. Arseneau will also explore the ‘homers’ that the workers made at the end of their shifts. Local legend claims that the foundry workers made items from surplus materials
days we’re going to have to go out there and ask for a millage again,” said Commissioner Dixie Ann File. “[Hershberger] has the ear of the farmers in Cass County, and he’ll be able to help get that passed.” The farmer decided to throw his hat back into the realm of county roads in order to continue serving
of these homers and Arseneau has unearthed some rarer items and information on their sources. The program is free to museum members and costs $5 to nonmembers. Children under 18 years of age are also free. Membership will be available at the museum for those interested. The museum is located at the corner of Division and West Railroad Streets. For more information, call the Dowagiac Area History Museum at 269.783.2560 or visit www.dowagiacmuseum. info.
his neighbors throughout the county, he said. “Like I told the commissioners in my interview, I like my community, I was born and raised here,” Hershberger said. “I want to do what’s best for them.” Among his priorities upon assuming the position is to help push for newer equipment for road crews, in particular their
fleet of vehicles, he said. He also said he wants to help improve the reputation of the commission, which has suffered slightly in the last few years, he added. “I know a lot of people, being a farmer,” he said. “I want to be someone who works in between the public and the commission, to speak to both sides.”
8:35 a.m. — 400 block E. Railroad, general noncriminal 9:05 a.m. — 100 block S. Front, disorderly conduct 11:50 a.m. — 300 block W. Prairie Ronde, fraud 12:20 p.m. — 300 block Commercial, general assistance 2:30 p.m. — E. Division/E. Railroad, general assistance 2:50 p.m. — 100 block LaGrange, commercial alarm, unfounded 4:00 p.m. — 29000 block M-62 West, commercial alarm, unfounded 5:15 p.m. — 500 block Riverside, stalking 5:50 p.m. — 29000
$
Only
99
95
922 S. 11th Street Niles, MI • 269-683-4610 *WT 631 Lincolnway E. South Bend • 574-232-4432
217 N. Fourth Street, Niles, MI 49120 888-725-0108 • www.leaderpub.com Established in 1897, USPS 160-560
Michael Caldwell Publisher (269) 687-7700
Cindy Klingerman Distribution Manager (269) 687-7727
michael.caldwell@leaderpub.com
cindy.klingerman@leaderpub.com
Ambrosia Neldon Managing Editor (269) 687-7713 ambrosia.neldon@leaderpub.com
Ted Yoakum Community Editor (269) 588-1040 ted.yoakum@leaderpub.com
Anne Johnson Creative Services (269) 687-7701 anne.johnson@leaderpub.com
Rhonda Rauen Accounting Manager (269) 687-7711 rhonda.rauen@leaderpub.com
www.leaderpub.com
12:10 a.m. — 100 block Third, suspicious situation
Simplicity® SB170 by Brother™ • Compact & lightweight • Built In Free Arm • 17 Built In Stitches • Easy To Use - Even for Beginners
scott.novak@leaderpub.com
217 North 4th Street, Niles, MI 49120 • (269) 683-2100
Tuesday, Nov. 25
SIMPLY AFFORDABLE!
Scott Novak Sports Editor (269) 687-7702
The Leader • Niles Daily Star • Dowagiac Daily News Cassopolis Vigilant • Edwardsburg Argus • Off The Water
block M-62 West, commercial alarm, unfounded 6:05 p.m. — 56000 block M-51 South, accident, private property 6:20 p.m. — 56000 block M-51 South, general assistance 7:10 p.m. — Hill/Golf, general noncriminal 7:30 p.m. — Madison/N. Lowe, accident, hit and run 8:15 p.m. — 100 block Whitney, warrant arrest 8:15 p.m. — 100 block Whitney, violation of court order, one arrested
Sales Donna Knight Classifieds (269) 687-7717 donna.knight@leaderpub.com
Sherina Gonzalez (269) 687-7728 sherina.gonzalez@leaderpub.com
Phil Langer (269) 687-7725 phil.langer@leaderpub.com
Nicole Bates (269) 687-7724 nicole.bates@leaderpub.com
Libby Myers (269) 687-7726 libby.myers@leaderpub.com
Published Monday through Friday except New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Day, George Washington’s birthday (President’s Day), Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day at 217 N. Fourth Street, Niles, Michigan, by Leader Publications LLC. Periodicals paid at the Dowagiac Post Office, 202 Commercial Street. Postmaster: Send change of address to Circulation Manager, The Daily Star, 217 N. Fourth Street, Niles, MI 49120. Home Delivery by mail is local: $7.50/month, out of town: $10.50/month.
AREA
Page 4 • Wednesday, November 26, 2014 www.edwardjones.com
Happy Thanksgiving Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on the things for which we’re truly grateful. At Edwardwww.edwardjones.com Jones, we’re thankful to serve our clients and our community. During this holiday season and every day, we wish
Living in the Now, Kim C MacGregor, AAMS® Phyllis A Sarabyn, AAMS® Preparing for the Future
you all the very best.
Financial Advisor
.
148 South Front Street Dowagiac, MI 49047
.
901 Spruce St Suite 8
Dowagiac, MI the 49047 Thanksgiving is a time toand reflect on things for financial independence providing for family. 269-782-3012 269-782-1800 which we’re truly grateful. At Edward Jones, we’re Striking a balance between saving for goals, such thankful to serve clients and community. as education andour retirement, andour allocating money During this holiday season and every day, wish for daily expenses can be challenging. Butwe you you all the very best.
can do it.
Kim C MacGregor, AAMS® Phyllis A Sarabyn, AAMS® Financial Advisor .
Financial Advisor Learn how you can redefine your savings .
148 South Front Street 901 Spruce St Suite 8 approach toward education and retireDowagiac, MI 49047 Dowagiac, MI 49047 269-782-3012 ment. Call or visit today. 269-782-1800
Member SIPC
MKT-1926A-A
Kim C MacGregor, AAMS®
Phyllis A Sarabyn, AAMS®
.
.
Financial Advisor
148 South Front Street Dowagiac, MI 49047 269-782-3012
Toys for tots SUBMITTED
Happy For many of us,Thanksgiving our goals in life remain constant: Financial Advisor
Dowagiac Daily News
Financial Advisor
901 Spruce St Suite 8 Dowagiac, MI 49047 269-782-1800
Member SIPC
MKT-1926A-A
Stocks Of Local Interest Close
Change
Abbott Labs . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44.15. . . . . . . . . . -0.17 EDS-5422A-A Member SIPC AmerElecPwr. . . . . . . . . . . . .56.59. . . . . . . . . . -0.21 Apple Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117.60. . . . . . . . . . -1.02 AT&T . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34.82. . . . . . . . . . +0.12 BP PLC Adr . . . . . . . . . . . . .41.56. . . . . . . . . . -0.48 ChemicalFin . . . . . . . . . . . . .29.14. . . . . . . . . . -0.25 Chevron . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116.18. . . . . . . . . . -1.41 Citigroup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54.35. . . . . . . . . . -0.05 Exxon Mobile . . . . . . . . . . . .94.80. . . . . . . . . . -0.92 FifthThrBnacp . . . . . . . . . . . .20.22. . . . . . . . . . -0.13 Ford Motor Co. . . . . . . . . . . .15.70. . . . . . . . . . +0.03 General Elec. . . . . . . . . . . . . .26.87. . . . . . . . . . -0.13 Huntington . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10.11. . . . . . . . . . . -0.07 Johnson&Johnson . . . . . . . .106.77. . . . . . . . . . -0.11 Kellogg Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65.14. . . . . . . . . . +0.02 McDonald’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97.02. . . . . . . . . . -0.15 Microsoft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47.47. . . . . . . . . . -0.12 Pfizer Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30.49. . . . . . . . . . +0.27 Procter and Gamble . . . . . . . .88.80. . . . . . . . . . +0.69 Stryker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91.90. . . . . . . . . . +0.50 Under Armor . . . . . . . . . . . . .70.67. . . . . . . . . . +0.67 Verizon Comm . . . . . . . . . . . .49.36. . . . . . . . . . -0.14 Walgreen Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . .67.82. . . . . . . . . . +0.09 WalMart Stores . . . . . . . . . . .84.99. . . . . . . . . . -0.41 Walt Disney . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91.66. . . . . . . . . . +1.08 Whirlpool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .184.63. . . . . . . . . . -0.13 Gold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1202.05. . . . . . . . . . +4.95 Crude Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73.84. . . . . . . . . . -1.94 Dow Jones Ind. Avg. 17,824.80 +6.90 +0.04%
For 240 years, the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve have given their all to help keep America free. Normally, these hard-charging, tough, relentless warriors need no one’s help. But, for the sake of the children, they are asking for yours during their annual Toys for Tots Campaign now through Dec. 19th, 2014. Last year, with the community’s generosity, more than 1,000 families in Southwest Michigan received holiday help and 14,000 toys where distributed to over 6,000 children in the local area. The goal this Christmas is to serve well over 1,000 families and 8,000 children locally, and we are asking for your help, stated Marketing Director, Julie Zych of Coldwell Banker Anchor Real Estate. The mission of the U. S. Marine Corps Toys for Tots Program is to collect new, unwrapped toys during November and December each year, and distribute those toys through local organizations, such as the Salvation Army, Family Independence Agency and church groups as Christmas gifts to less fortunate children throughout Southwest Michigan. Toys for Tots collects new,
unwrapped toys for children of all ages, from infant to teens. Many times, the need for toys for older children and teens are in large demand. Some great ideas for donating toys for older children and teens are: board games, radios, puzzles, sports equipment, hand-held video games and craft kits. “This year’s campaign marks our 17th consecutive year of participation and is one of our favorite annual events, scheduled now through Friday, Dec. 19th, 2014. The primary goal is to deliver, through a new toy at Christmas, a message of hope and inspiration to the less fortunate youngsters in the local communities, and to play an active role in the development of one of the nation’s most valuable resources — our children,” said Tom Angelo, Broker/Owner of four Coldwell Banker Anchor real estate brokerage firms. For 240 years, the Marines have given their all to help keep America free. Normally, they need no one’s help. But, for the sake of t h e children, they are asking for yours. This Holiday Season Unwrap the Magic of Giving, please bring new, unwrapped toys to one of our convenient office locations: 2409 Lakeshore Drive, St. Joseph; 4891 Wil-OPaw Drive, Coloma; 1400 Chicago Road, Niles. For more information call (269) 468-7986.
The following quotations are at the close of business 11/25/14 This is for informational purposes only and should not be considered a recommendation to purchase, sell or hold any particular security.
Santa Says “Subscriptions make great stocking stuffers!” Y
LIVER SPECIAL DE
1/2 OFF ion Subscript
Niles Daily Star 0 A $90.0 e lu va
Monday - Friday Home Delivery
45/year
$
Edwardsburg Argus A $25.00 value
Weekly Home Delivery
12.50/year
$
Dowagiac Daily News .00 A $90 e valu
A $25.0 0 value
* New subscribers only, please.
Monday - Friday Home Delivery
45/year
$
Cassopolis Vigilant Weekly Home Delivery
12.50/year
$
Offer good through Dec. 31, 2014.
Call 687-7727 to subscribe
AREA
Dowagiac Daily News
Wednesday, November 26, 2014 • Page 5
Our Father’s Family Keepers receives 501(c) status By SCOTT NOVAK scott.novak@leaderpub.com Our Father’s Family Keepers Ministries has received its federal Internal Revenue Code 501(c)(3) status. The new non-profit organization will serve Vandalia, Cassopolis and the surrounding area. The ministry is headed by Sister Bianca May and Brother Curtis May. They have spent many years working on several outreach programs and are excited about the change. “This is a huge step forward for the ministry and will open doors to additional funding opportunities to support the ongoing work to impact the root cause of poverty and need in the area,” Bianca May said. Our Father’s Family Keepers Ministry (OFFKM) is involved with several educational programs that have been held at Sam Adams Elementary and Ross Beatty Jr./Sr. High School. Some of the services that are being offered include: • The After School Tutoring-Study Session Program
serves students in grades 7-12 on Mondays and Tuesdays for three hours after school. Registered students can receive help with their homework, guidance for studying and assistance with academic skills, as well as development from caring and committed volunteers from
October through April. A light meal and transportation is provided. • Look for the Summer Enrichment Program to return this summer as well. Volunteers offer full days of brain-building fun for students in kindergarten through grade 12 during the
Leader Publications has learned of a nationwide scam going on that targets newspaper subscribers. A company that is not affiliated with Leader Publications or any of our products is mailing out subscription renewal notices urging them to renew their subscription. The amount for the renewal is generally at a higher rate and asks you to mail your payment in before your expiration date.
The best source for your local news
Attention New and Current Subscribers!
$50 E n t ealrDotwaogiacwGifin t Ce rt ifi ca te Un ive rs
ness which can be used at more than 200 busi es Lak in Dowagiac and Sister
Here are some tips from the FTC to help you avoid newspaper renewal scams:
Name____________________________________________________________________ Address __________________________________________________________________
Sign up for auto-renewal and payment, so that you don’t have to rely on renewal notices sent by postal mail.
City ___________________________ State ___________________ Zip______________ Phone ______________________________ TWO WAYS TO ENTER! UP TO 2 ENTRIES PER PERSON
1
If you suspect an invoice might not be real, check it out with your newspaper’s subscription department. If the invoice comes from a company you haven’t heard of, or if it has errors and misspellings, those could be tip-offs to a rip-off. Legitimate notices will direct subscription payments for The Niles Daily Star, The Dowagiac Daily News, The Edwardsburg Argus, and the Cassopolis Vigilant to: Leader Publications, PO Box 309, Niles, MI 49120 Any questions regarding a renewal notice for your subscription please email cindy.klingerman@leaderpub.com or call Circulation at 269-687-7727 or 269-687-7710
locations
from Dec. 5 thru Jan. 2. One winner will be drawn each friday ils! Up to 2 entries per person. Call for deta
Pay online at the newspaper’s website, or contact the paper’s subscription department by phone. Use the number on your paper, online, or on a previous bill that you know is real.
Be aware of changes to your bill. If the price or billing period changes, get in touch with the paper using a phone number or address you know is real. In some cases, the price on fake invoices has been four times higher than usual, and the subscription period has been a year, instead of monthly or quarterly.
job search and other necessities. Volunteers are needed to assist with this program as well. • OFFKM organizes sessions of the Bridges Out of Poverty’s Getting Ahead Program using trained facilitators. The next class is planned for February. • OFFKM is an approved host agency for the AARP Foundation’s Senior Community Service Employment Program. This program helps make the connections between older job seekers looking to return to the workforce and employers looking to benefit from mature, experienced employees. For more information on any of OFFKM’s resources, visit the website at www.ourfathersfamilykeeper.org. Detailed program information is offered on the website as well as a comprehensive community resource list to help those in need. Registration forms and contact information are also available. The Mays can be reached at (269) 476-1257 or by email at ourfatherfamily@ymail.com.
DOWAGIAC DAILY NEWS
LEADER PUBLICATIONS NOTICE TO SUBSCRIBERS
Fraudulent Renewal Notice Alert
five-week program. Volunteers are needed for both of these programs, so be sure to contact the Mays for details. The Ministry also offers other programs. • Young women can receive a hand up through the Transitional Housing Program, which provides temporary housing for women (and their children) who need help getting on their feet. Single mothers facing homelessness and getting by day to day; not moving forward; and/ or finding themselves falling back into the same bad patterns, should consider trying something new and changing their lives for good. The staff believes that every person should have the opportunity to make a better life for themselves and their children. Through this program, the organization offers young mothers who are “motivated to change” the opportunity to overcome a crisis, take a path towards self-sufficiency and work towards a brighter future for their family. The program provides guidance, life skills instruction, and assistance with
n I am making a payment of $45 for 1 chance to win! n Cash
n Check #___________ (enclosed)
n Credit Card Number ____________________ Exp. Date _______________ CVV #______________ Amount ____________________ Signature __________________Date______________
2
n I am signing up for EZ Pay for 1 chance to win! Check one: n Cash
n Check #___________ (voided check enclosed)
n Credit Card
n 1 Month n 3 Months
$7.50 $22.50
n 6 Months
$45.00 $90.00
n 12 Months
Number ____________________ Exp. Date _______________ CVV #______________ Amount ____________________ Signature __________________Date______________
Stop in or mail your payment to: Leader Publications, Circulation 217 N. 4th Street, Niles, MI 49120 or call 269-687-7710
LEADER PUBLICATIONS
Page 6 • Wednesday, November 26, 2014
AREA
Dowagiac Daily News
Expect extra patrols for Thanksgiving holiday SUBMITTED As motorists across Michigan prepare for a Thanksgiving holiday filled with travel, food and family, the Michigan State Police (MSP) is conducting Michigan’s largest Operation C.A.R.E. (Combined Accident Reduction Effort) traffic enforcement initiativem Nov. 26-30, 2014. “Our goal is to prevent traffic crashes and fatalities so every family can celebrate a safe holiday season,” said Col. Kriste Kibbey Etue, director of the MSP. “With extra troopers on patrol, make sure your Thanksgiving to-do list includes wearing a seat belt, designating a sober driver and avoiding distractions like talking on your phone while driving.” Thanksgiving is the second deadliest holiday in Michigan for traffic crashes. In 2013, there were 12 traffic fatalities during the Thanksgiving holiday; a 30 percent increase from nine fatalities
in 2012. Beginning Wednesday, troopers across the state will conduct high-visibility enforcement focusing
on impaired driving, seat belt use, careless driving and speeding. The extra patrols are paid for with federal traffic safety
funds coordinated by the Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning. The effort is supported by the “Give thanks.
Drive safely.” public awareness campaign that includes a public service announcement available at www.youtube.
com/OHSP. Each campaign element features illustrations of traditional Thanksgiving items to create a connection between driving safely and enjoying the holiday. In addition, the Michigan Department of Transportation will display safe driving reminders on its freeway message boards and at rest areas throughout the busy travel weekend, and Michigan Secretary of State Ruth Johnson is supporting the effort by placing campaign materials in her branch offices. Operation C.A.R.E. is a nationwide initiative aimed at reducing traffic crashes and fatalities on highways across the country. It began in 1977 as a collaborative effort between the MSP and the Indiana State Police. Today Operation C.A.R.E. is one of the nation’s longest running traffic safety initiatives and includes state and highway patrol agencies from all 50 states, as well as some American territories and Canadian provinces.
Dowagiac Daily News
COMMENTARY
It will only take one
T
FLAO (The First, Last, And Only) is one of my closest friends. Most people know him as Steve, but I’ve known him as TFLAO for more than four decades – the acronym is befitting. Regular readers of this space may remember the convoluted story that involved TFLAO stealing my camera, then returning it several days later, as a means of introducing himself. What are the chances of something like that actually happening? As Steve likes to say, “It’ll only take one.” This phrase has been his motto and mantra for as long as I have known him. He uses it as a guidepost to gauge the possibility of something good happening, as well as the probability of something bad. Once, during a brainstorming session about questionable methods for getting rich quick, I had the poor sense to ask, “How many people do you think will actually pay a million dollars for this worthless piece of junk?” Without hesitation, his retort was, “It’ll only take one.” TFLAO’s entire marketing campaign was to ignore the millions of people that would never buy our gizmo (probably at any cost) and focus solely on the one person that would. Find that one person and we’re millionaires. Unfortunately, we never did find that one person. That is probably why we both still work for a living, instead or retiring early to a beach in Belize. The other side of TFLAO’s philosophical coin was his understanding that it would only take one bad thing to happen, and whatever mess he and I were trying to get ourselves into was about to get much worse. I can’t tell you how many times he saved my bacon by being able to recognize that the one thing that could go wrong, was about to do just that. In 1971, TFLAO and I hitchhiked west, across this great land of ours, and ran out of road when US-20 stopped just short of Nye Beach, along the Pacific Ocean, in Newport, Oregon. It was an amazing sight to behold. The surf was pounding, the beach was filled with girls in bikinis, and we had arrived on one of the six or seven days each year when the sun actually shines in the Pacific Northwest. I took in the view (the ocean and the bikinis) and fell silent. TFLAO did not. “Wouldn’t it be great if we could get jobs as commercial fishermen?” That was it. No more than ninety seconds from getting to the beach (and the bikinis) TFLAO is hatching some scheme to get us jobs as commercial fishermen in the Pacific Northwest.
“Where are we from?” I asked as quickly as I could get myself to stop laughing. “Michigan,” he answered matter-of-factly. “What’s that out there?” I asked as I gestured westward. “The Pacific Ocean,” he answered, somewhat surprised with what appeared (at least to him) to be my lack of geographic knowledge. “How many oceans do we have, back in Michigan?” “We’ve got Lake Michigan,” he seemed pleased with this response. “Okay, then…no oceans. How many times have you been commercial fishing?” I continued to ask the obvious questions and he continued to ignore the obvious answers. “How many fishing captains do you think are going to give guys like us, jobs as fishermen?’ What do you think his Larry Wilson answer was? You guessed Friends and Family it, “It’ll only take one”. collection I conceded his point, and told him that if he wanted to run around and find us jobs as commercial fishermen, I would fish. However, I was not about to leave Nye Beach, and all those bikinis, just to help him tilt at windmills. So, off he charged — Don Quixote in search of a sea captain, while Sancho Panza sat comfortably on a log, watching the girls stroll by. About three hours later, TFLAO came sauntering back down to the beach…and he was not alone. Somehow, and I’ll never understand how, he had found the one sea captain, along the entire Pacific coast, that needed a crew — and was willing to hire idiots like us. The fact that he was an ex-con, on parole, and no respectable (or even unrespectable) fisherman would crew for him was irrelevant. “It’ll only take one,” and he found the one. This is the absolutely true story of how I became a commercial fisherman during the summer of 1971. Larry Wilson is a mostly lifelong resident of Niles. His optimistic “glass full to overflowing” view of life shapes his writing. His essays stem from experiences, compilations and recollections from friends and family. Wilson touts himself as “a dubiously licensed teller of tall tales, sworn to uphold the precept of ‘It’s my story; that’s the way I’m telling it.’” He can be reached at wflw@hotmail.com.
Wednesday, November 26, 2014 • Page 7
Stash some cash in case of emergency
T
he final Do 1 Thing tip for November concerns Emergency Supplies: Stash some cash in case ATMs and credit card machines are not usable in a disaster. Many things that we take for granted are not available when there is no power. ATM machines may not work. Grocery stores and other businesses may not be able to accept your credit or debit card. Cash could be the only acceptable means to make a purchase. Some experts say you should have at minimum $150 in cash stashed away. Realizing this may not be possible for everyone, any amount is good to start with. Take $1 a week and place it in an envelope in your emergency kit. In just a little time, you will have some cash stashed away for use in emergencies. In the STEP (Student Tools For Emergency Preparedness) program I teach to fifth grade students, I use the example that they may be in a high school gym for three days and they may want something from a vending machine. Start saving small amounts of change and put it in their STEP bags (go-kits that we issue them through the program). Be prepared. Let’s continue with winter preparedness. Severe winter weather poses health and safety concerns with extremely cold temperatures, freezing pipes, potential propane shortages Rob Herbstreith and power outages. The Michigan State PoMichigan State Trooper lice, Emergency Management and Homeland Security Division (MSP/EMHSD) offers several steps that families should take to prepare for the winter season. To prepare your home for winter: • Weatherproof your home by installing weather-stripping, caulking and insulating walls, doors and windows. • Insulate any water lines that run along exterior walls so pipes are less likely to freeze. • Lock in a propane rate now and have a backup heating plan, such as a generator, wood stove or fireplace. • Have gas or oil furnaces inspected by a qualified professional and change the air filter. • Have your fireplace and chimney cleaned and inspected. Contact your local fire department for a referral or look for a local inspector online. • Install battery-operated carbon monoxide (CO) detectors near every sleeping area. CO poisoning is most prevalent when furnaces are turned on to fight cold winter temperatures, but commonly occurs after winter storms and accompanying power outages, when people tend to rely on portable generators for electricity. • Clean gutters to prevent ice dams from forming. Roof ice dams can cause water to build-up, leading to interior damage. • Clear storm drains along the curb to enable water to drain. If plugged, water has the potential to go into low-lying areas and flood basements. Any questions or comments please email me at TrooperRob53@yahoo.com or call (269) 683-4411.
All Dressed Up:
Niles artist takes pet pampering to a new level with her unique paintings.
Look for this story in the PREMIERE issue of
Coming late November!
Pick up a copy at more than 200 locations across Southwest Michigan and Northern Indiana www.MichianaLife.com
Page 8 • Wednesday, November 26, 2014
COMMENTARY
Dowagiac Daily News
Always something to be thankful for
T
his Thanksgiving, I planned to write the obligatory “why I’m thankful” post, but given recent events I thought I’d alter my list a bit. First of all, I’d like to say that my heart aches for every single person in Ferguson, Missouri right now — family and friends suffering from the loss of Michael Brown, people scared for their lives because of the riots that have broken out, business owners suffering from the loss of their buildings after arsons and vandalism, and even the people who are participating in these violent protests. You might ask why I would feel sorrow for people who are causing such destruction and hurting so many people. My answer is simple: I can only assume that these people are experiencing such pain that they are reacting in anger, or perhaps out of fear of a similar act happening to them. It saddens me that these people resort to aggression and committing heinous crimes in order to show their emotion, and that they are unsure how else to react. It truly breaks my heart to see that in a world where history has repeatedly taught us that we catch more flies with honey than vinegar, many people still believe violence is the appropriate reaction to a disagreement, and that these acts are going to somehow gain a positive result. Despite my feelings of sadness for the people of Ferguson, there are still some things I’m thankful for in this situation. I am thankful that peaceful protesters live in a country where they are permitted to express their frustration and disagreement with a verdict, so long as no harm is done.
I’m thankful for the outpouring of support for both sides of this situation, and the people who are able to express their concerns in positive ways that make a difference, like starting projects to raise money for video cameras for every police officer to wear on their uniforms. I’m thankful for the courage of the police officers and fire fighters in Ferguson and surrounding areas who are risking their lives to protect the civilians who live and work there. Ambrosia Neldon I’m thankful that Managing Editor, Leader Publications we live in a country where decisions like these are decided by the people instead of the government. Mostly, I am thankful for the family of Michael Brown, who, despite their unimaginable suffering, have spoken out and asked that protesters supporting their son remain peaceful. They have requested that people feeling anger toward the decision redirect their feelings to a positive reaction that will prevent future instances like this from happening. If the Brown family can realize that fighting fire with fire is no way to extinguish the pain, I hope all of the people in Ferguson can do the same. Ambrosia Neldon is the managing editor at Leader Publications in Niles. She can be reached by phone at (269) 687-7713, or by email at ambrosia. neldon@leaderpub.com.
Time to celebrate our blessings
T
hanksgiving is a time to gather together with family and friends and give thanks for our many blessings. America’s first Thanksgiving in 1621 was born out of an expression of gratefulness for a bountiful harvest. The New World settlers and the local Native Americans joined together for a three-day celebration featuring feasting, singing and dancing. More than 150 years later, President Washington proclaimed the first national Thanksgiving Day as a time to rejoice in a young nation’s freedom and liberty. After falling out of favor, the holiday was reborn by President Lincoln in 1863 as a time to unite a country torn apart by civil war. While much has changed in the centuries since the first Thanksgiving, coming home to a simpler life remains at the heart of the holiday. Even in a modern, digital world where we are constantly connected and seemingly always busy, Thanksgiving is still rooted in the enduring foundations of family, friends and freedom. As Southwest Michigan families gather to enjoy turkey and honor other family traditions, I encourage everyone to recognize the true spirit of Thanksgiving.
It is a moment to take the weight of the world off our shoulders, connect with our loved ones, give thanks for the many blessings that have been bestowed on us and celebrate the most cherished thing we have: one another. In the bustle of the holiday, I hope we will all take time to warmly express our gratitude to our family and friends John Proos for their love and Senator friendship throughout the year and to remember that we are all truly blessed to live in the land of the free. I also encourage everyone to give thanks for the brave men and women who protect our liberty, especially those who are unable to be with their families as they serve our country. May God bless you and fill your hearts and homes with love. Happy Thanksgiving. Sen. John Proos, R-St. Joseph, represents the 21st District, which includes Berrien and Cass counties and most of Van Buren County.
OBITUARIES
Dowagiac Daily News
CALENDAR
We’ll be there when you need us most
TODAY
Pre-Thanksgiving Pasta Fest 6 to 8 p.m. Boy Scout Troop 579 is offering a pre-Thanksgiving Pasta Fest from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 26. Eat-in and carry-out are available from 5 to 8 p.m. at St. Mary’s of the Immaculate Conception Church, 211 S. Lincoln Ave. in Niles. Suggested donation is $7 for adults and $5 for children. The Boy Scout troop will also partner with the Marines for a Toys for Tots Drive for the troop’s final collection date at the pasta fest. Those interested in placing large carry-out orders, early orders or orders for 10 or more should RSVP to Scott Kurtzweil at (269) 340-9013 or scott@ kurtzweilmusical.com
Thursday
Thanksgiving Day Dinner Noon There will be a free Thanksgiving Day dinner at Wesley United Methodist Church, 302 Cedar St., Niles at noon on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 27. Reservations are preferred. Call 683-7250.
Saturday
Craft Bazaar 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Michiana Christian Embassy will host a craft bazaar and bake sale from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the church, located at 1922 E. Main St., in Niles. The admission fee is one non-perishable food itemm for the Salvation Army Food Bank. Lunch will be available. Call (269) 683-3518 for more information.
Wednesday, Dec. 3
Four Flags Snowmobile Club 7 p.m. The Four Flags Snowmobile Club will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 3, at the Four Flags Area Chamber of Commerce Building, 321 Main St., Niles. Enter the lower level from the alleyway. New members or volunteers are always welcome and needed to help keep the trails going. For more information, call Jon Owen at (269) 697-3770.
Wednesday, November 26, 2014 • Page 9
Cookie Walk 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. First Presbyterian Church in Niles will host a cookie walk from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the church, located at 13 S. Fourth St. in Niles.
Friday, Dec. 5-7
Christmas at the Bonine House 2 to 8 p.m. The third annual Christmas at the Bonine House will take place Friday, Dec. 5 from 2-8 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 6 from 2-8 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 7 from noon to 6 p.m. The historic James E. Bonine home, located at the corner of Penn Rd. and M-60 in Vandalia, Michigan, is all dressed up for Christmas. Everyone is invited to enjoy the Victorian home, each room uniquely decorated by members of the Underground Railroad Society of Cass County (URSCC).
Saturday, Dec. 6
Antlerless Deer Hunt A special “antlerless” deer hunt is being planned to control the deer population at Madeline Bertrand County Park in Niles Township. Hunters will be picked through a lottery drawing for a muzzleloader-only hunt Dec. 6 and 7 within designated areas in the park. Winners must pay a $25 hunting fee. Hunters must participate in hunter orientation. Applications will be accepted through Nov. 9. For more information, call Madeline Bertrand County Park at (269) 683-8280. Four Flags Garden Club 4:30 to 6 p.m. The Four Flags Garden Club will host its 23rd Annual Hometown Christmas celebration at the Historic Amtrak Depot, from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6. The depot is located at 600 Dey St., Niles. It is free to attend.
Holiday Bazaar 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Don’t miss the Holiday Bazaar at the Cass District Library Howard Branch from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6. The bazaar will feature homemade baked goods, like-new books, holiday décor, artisan craft items and more. This is a great opportunity to purchase household items for yourself or gifts for loved ones. The bazaar will continue the following Monday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Come early to get the best selection.
-since 1953-
Mission Hills
Memorial Chapel, Crematory & Gardens
Niles • 269-683-8333
death notices Russell (Rusty) Hiemstra
Russell Hiemstra, 53, died on Oct. 16, 2014. A memorial will be held at noon on Saturday, Nov. 29, at the Penn Friends Community Church, 19107 Quaker St. in Cassopolis.
Elmon E. Stroud
Elmon E. Stroud, 95, of Syracuse, passed away Monday, Nov. 24, 2014, at his residence in Syracuse, Indiana. Arrangements are pending at Clark Chapel and Cremation Services, 405 Center St., Dowagiac.
Rosemary Jackson
Rosemary Jackson, 68, of Niles, passed away Monday, Nov. 24, 2014. Arrangements are pending with Brown Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Niles.
Try Me & Win!
November 4th – December 2nd
Try a new Tempur-Pedic mattress & enter for a chance to win 2 Tempur-Pedic pillows!
Cookie Walk 9 a.m. to noon An annual holiday cookie walk will be offered at the corner of Fourth and Broadway in Niles from 9 a.m. to noon Dec. 6. All kinds of cookies, candies and treats will be available. Call (269) 683-6060 for more information.
272-2337 269-272-2337 206-0059 875-8778 MISHAWAKA NILES ELKHART GOSHEN 5701 Grape Road 1991 S. 11th St. (US 31) 422 E. Bristol NORTH 4024 US 33 Next to South of U.P. Mall
Mom to mom sale 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Federated Covenant Church will host a Mom to Mom Sale from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6. Cost is a $1 donation at the door. Items will include infant to teen related items. Tables are $15 and $25 for vendors. Visit FedCovYouth.org or call Debbie at (269) 414-2453 to register by Nov. 29. Send calendar items to Ted Yoakum, community editor, at ted.yoakum@leaderpub.com, or drop them off at the office, 200 Depot Dr., Dowagiac.
½ mile South of US 12
East of Northside Gym Walmart Market Centre
www.YourMattressWarehouse.com
Page 10 • Wednesday, November 26, 2014
AREA
Lake Michigan College seeks alumni award nominations SUBMITTED
Leader photo/SCOTT NOVAK
Lori Whitmyer has opened Copper Beach Tanning, located next to Porky’s at 1111 E. State St. in Cassopolis.
New tanning salon open in Cassopolis By SCOTT NOVAK scott.novak@leaderpub.com
With the cold weather ascending upon southwest Michigan, Copper Beach Tanning is opening just in time. Owner Lori Whitmyer, who co-owns Lakeside Parlor with her sister, opened the doors to the new tanning facility Nov. 14. Copper Beach will be open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday and from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. Walk-ins are accepted as well as appointments, which can be made by calling 445-7297. Whitmyer decided to open the business at the end of the summer as the ice cream parlor across the street was preparing to close. “I am reopening a tanning salon in town and hopefully people will be excited about it and want to use it,” Whitmyer said. Unlimited tanning specials and packages are available for purchase.
Dowagiac Daily News
BENTON TOWNSHIP — The Lake Michigan College Alumni Association Board of Directors is seeking nominees for the 2015 Alumni Awards. The awards recognize distinguished LMC alumni who have made exceptional contributions to their chosen professions and have made their communities better places to live, learn, and work. Since 1986, more than 75 alumni have been awarded. Candidates must have earned 30 or more credit hours from Lake Michigan College or its predecessor, Benton Harbor Community College to be eligible. Winners will be recognized at the College’s 2015 Commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 3. There are three award categories: • The Clarence Beckwith Distinguished Alumni Award, named in honor of the first president of Lake Michigan College, is given to an alumnus who has accomplished significant success in his or her personal or professional endeavors. Past recipients include Dr. Mark A. Kuriata (dermatologist and owner of Advanced Dermatalogy in St. Joseph), Valerie Dell Huber (president of the DC-based National Abstinence Education Association (NAEA)), Becky Kliss (business owner and board president of Mich-
igan’s Great Southwest Sustainable Business Forum), Richard Schinkel (naturalist), James F. A. Turner (founder/president/CEO of M&T Pradigm Group Financial One), Steven C. Fairbanks (president and CEO, Iowa Mold Tooling Co.), Mamiella Chavis-Brown (counselor, South Bend Community School Corporation), John Miller (former tribal chairman, Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians), Dr. Gyl Kasewurm (owner, Professional Hearing Services, Ltd.), and Sam Monte (owner, Monte Package Company). • The Alumni Achievement Award is presented to an alumnus who attended LMC within the past 15 years and has demonstrated significant achievement and distinguished themselves in their career, education or community such that they would be role models to current LMC students. Past recipients include Brian Doak (Legacy Wealth Group), Stephanie Henderson (former LMC student athlete and collegiate softball coach), Mary Jo Tomasini (CEO, Competitive Edge), Brad Gorman (Whirlpool Corporation), Melissa Zmyslo (Berrien County Health Department), Dana Harris Slagle (Jet Magazine), Melissa Ruth Garland Hawk (Hunt, Suedhoff, Kalamaros) and C. Jesse Green (Michigan Trial Lawyers Association). • The Alumni Service Award is
given to an alumnus who has offered significant personal contributions to the College or community, with community being broadly interpreted as local, the state of Michigan, or the nation. Past recipients include Brenda Kniebes (elementary teacher at Decatur Public Schools), Dr. Susan Lentz (biology instructor at Lake Michigan College), Colleen Cullitan (attorney), Barbara Lane (retired executive director of the Berrien County Cancer Service), Diane Curry (principal and special education director, Niles Community Schools), Patrick Lynch (pharmacist and operator, Hill’s Prescription Shop), Nancy Conybeare (formerly of Lake Michigan College), Karen Kolberg Kietzer (Berrien-Cass-Van Buren County Counselors Association), Melissa Stolfo (Goodwill Industries), Paula Wygonik (Competitive Edge), Paul Landeck (Tabor Hill Winery & Restaurant), Sharon Tyler (formerly of the Southwestern Michigan Economic Growth Alliance), and Mary Goff (former mayor, City of St. Joseph). To submit a nomination, visit lakemichigancollege.edu/nomination by Feb. 28, 2015. LMC will contact nominees for additional information. Contact Mary Klemm at (269) 927-6849, or klemm@lakemichigancollege.edu with any questions.
Send us your
Letters To Santa Use the space provided to the left to send us your Letter to Santa
We will publish the letters in a special edition on December 18th in Off The Water.
Letters can be mailed to:
Letters to Santa 217 North 4th Street Niles, MI 49120
For adver holiday greeti tisements or ngs in section, pleas this special e Sherina Gon contact za 269- 687- lez at 7728
Letters must be received no later than Monday, Dec. 8th
Name: ____________________Grade: _____ School: ____________________________
Leader
Publications Leaderpub.com
217 North 4th Street, Niles, MI 49120 • 269-683-2100
Dowagiac Daily News
www.leaderpub.com
Wednesday, November 26, 2014 • Page 11
Page 12 • Wednesday, November 26, 2014
www.leaderpub.com
Dowagiac Daily News
Come in from the cold this winter
This winter, for a limited time, we’re offering the opportunity to experience Hearth living with no long-term commitment. But hurry, call today because this is a limited time offer.
6330 North Fir Road, Granger, IN 46530 • (574) 243-5557 • www.thehearth.net INDEPENDENT LIVING • ASSISTED LIVING • MEMORY CARE
Join Us For Our Annual
Deck the Hearth Wreath Event
Tuesday, December 9 th 5pm to 8 pm
ay Fun! d i l o H r o f s Join U .Claus,
anta & Mrs S h it w s e r tu Pic Buffet, Holiday Food he Spaniels t by T Entertainmen oo-wop Show - 1950’s D ilent Auction S th a e r W d n A benefitting Ser vices r e c n a C d n e B River
Call (574) 243-5557 to RSVP
6330 North Fir Road, Granger, IN 46530
www.thehearth.net
Independent Living • Assisted Living • Memory Care
Dowagiac Daily News
www.leaderpub.com Answer to Previous Puzzle
ACROSS 1 Hourly pay 5 Wild disturbance 9 Packs tightly 14 PDQ 15 Nobel Prize city 16 Brief review 17 Freight hauler 18 Roquefort hue 19 Phoenician port 20 Delinquent (2 wds.) 22 Lodges 24 Can’t help but (2 wds.) 26 Chaney of film 27 Sandy expanse 30 Barely make it (2 wds.) 35 Unoccupied 36 Future fries 37 Inoculants 38 Flat-needled tree 39 Warier 42 Oxygen source 43 Canute’s foe 45 Blown away 46 Held title to 48 Start to fidget (2 wds.) 50 Dusts the cake pans 51 Maiden-name indica-
tor 52 54 58 62 63 65 66 67 68 69 70 71
Horse’s digs Sign Rider’s charge (2 wds.) Pay by mail MP prey Turnpike talker PC chip maker Helena’s loc. Bone below the elbow Like damp rocks Really skimps Root vegetable
DOWN 1 Yellow jacket 2 On the briny 3 Whale herds 4 Term of abuse 5 Hardy 6 Cay 7 Bullfight cheer 8 Package -9 Defoe castaway 10 Image receivers 11 Like vinegar 12 Kitchen spice 13 Hot-tub locales
Garfield
Big Nate
21 -- Hannah of “Splash” 23 Slip past 25 Fish hawks 27 Clear the windshield 28 Writer -- Zola 29 Herring 31 Tobacco wad 32 Reeves of “The Matrix” 33 Bramble (var.) 34 Enclosures 36 Keeps in stitches? 40 Restaurant patron
41 Buns 44 Imagines 47 New pack member (2 wds.) 49 With care 50 Quake causes 53 Juicy steak (hyph.) 54 Stiffly formal 55 Late-night Jay 56 Sums for CPAs 57 Woman of rank 59 Well-qualified 60 Descartes’ name 61 Latin I verb 64 Stir-fry need
Frank & Ernst
Thatababy
Grizzwells
Soup to Nuts
HOW TO PLAY: Each row, column and set of 3-by-3 boxes must contain the numbers 1 through 9 without repetition.
PREVIOUS SOLUTION
Born Loser
Arlo & Janis
Alley Oop
Wednesday, November 26, 2014 • Page 13
Page 14 • Wednesday, November 26, 2014
Dowagiac Daily News
www.leaderpub.com
CLANDESTINE FAMILY AFFAIR NEEDS COMPLETE CONFESSION Dear Abby Jeanne Phillips
D
EAR ABBY: I recently found out my daughter has been having an affair with her sister’s husband. This will tear our family apart. It will also have a huge impact on my grandchildren. I have not yet told my wife, who will be devastated, but I’m having trouble carrying this burden alone. I feel they should be held accountable. Should I look the other way, or make them responsible for their actions, knowing the hell it will create? -STRESSING IN THE USA
ask me to assist with a certain task such as setting up the table, clearing or even doing the dishes. No one else is ever asked to help. I was raised in a family that emphasized good manners and to always be willing to help a friend. But in these situations I feel uncomfortable because I don’t want to refuse my host and I was invited as a “guest.” Isn’t it rude for a host to ask a guest to help clean? If so, what would be the appropriate response? -- INFRINGED UPON IN CONNECTICUT
DEAR INFRINGED UPON: Whether it’s presumptuous to ask depends upon how close the host is to the guest being asked to lend a hand. Some people would consider it a compliment; however, if you’re not close, it IS presumptuous. And if you prefer not to be recruited, all you have to say is, “I’d rather not.” DEAR READERS: Tomorrow is DEAR STRESSING: What an unfortunate Thanksgiving, and no Thanksgiving would be mess. Please do not assume that you are complete without my sharing the traditional responsible for any damage that may result prayer penned by my dear mother: from this affair. Because you know about it, Oh, Heavenly Father, it’s logical to assume that it’s only a matter We thank Thee for food and of time until others find out what has been remember the hungry. going on. We thank Thee for health and That’s why you should talk to your daughter. remember the sick. Tell her you know about the affair and will We thank Thee for friends and now have to inform her sister, who deserves remember the friendless. to know that her marriage is in serious trouble We thank Thee for freedom and and why. If you do, it may save the marriage. remember the enslaved. May these remembrances DEAR ABBY: In the past few months I stir us to service, have gone to different parties for friends That Thy gifts to us may be from my church group. I always go to the used for others. celebrations eager to meet and chat with Amen. people I haven’t seen in years. Have a safe and happy celebration, However, one thing bothers me about these get-togethers. Toward the middle of the event, everyone! -- Love, ABBY I often get approached by the host who will
WEDNESDAY EVENING NOVEMBER 26, 2014 N J 6:00 6:30 7:00 7:30 BROADCAST STATIONS
Diplomacy and planning will be instrumental to your quest for success this year. Take your time and shop around for the best possible information regarding how to reach your goal. Interacting with experts is essential if you want to learn the ropes and hone your skills. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) If you pay close attention, you will learn valuable information from one of your peers. Consider the motives of someone who is after your personal information. Only offer what’s necessary. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Love looks promising. If you are honest about your expectations, you will build a solid relationship. Make a point to protect your valuables, whether at home or away. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) Greater stability will be yours if you are ready to make a commitment. Rumors will spread if you try to keep matters hidden. Tell the truth and silence your opponents.
GEMINI (May 21-June 20) You will gain plenty of inspiration if you are around optimistic and enthusiastic individuals. Arguing will be a waste of time and could end in emotional, physical or financial loss. CANCER (June 21-July 22) Make your home your sanctuary. Redecorating or making minor renovations can add value to your property and impart a sense of well-being to you and your loved ones. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) Finish off odd jobs you have been postponing. You will have more time to spend with friends and family once your to-do list is complete. Take charge in order to make a lasting impression. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Don’t confine yourself to the same old routine. Make travel arrangements that will give you a chance to explore new cultures, different points of view or a unique lifestyle.
PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) It’s time to put your plans into action. You will waste precious time if you wait for someone else to make the first move. If you take the initiative, you will stand out. ARIES (March 21-April 19) Start saving for your future. Curb unnecessary spending and look into various ways to market your services. You have more to offer than you realize, so don’t sell yourself short. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) Go after your dreams. Once you learn the fundamentals, you can begin training for the career that appeals to you the most. It’s never too late to start something new.
N-NILES J-ST. JOSEPH 8:00 8:30 9:00
9:30
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) Find a way to keep busy away from home. Being in too close contact with certain people will lead to tension that you can do without. Focus on selfimprovement, not what others do. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) Stand up for your rights. If someone tries to take credit for your work, make sure to set the record straight and get the acclaim you deserve.
10:00
10:30
Survivor (N) (In Stereo) Å Criminal Minds “Fate” (N) (In Stereo) Stalker “Crazy for You” (N) Å Survivor (N) (In Stereo) Å Criminal Minds “Fate” (N) (In Stereo) Stalker “Crazy for You” (N) Å Hell’s Kitchen The blind taste test. (N) Red Band Society (N) (In Stereo) Å News (N) The Making of Peter Pan Live! (N) Saturday Night Live Memorable Thanksgiving-themed sketches. (In Stereo) A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving Å Modern Family blackish Nashville “I Feel Sorry for Me” A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving Å Modern Family blackish Nashville “I Feel Sorry for Me” Nature “My Life as a Turkey” Nature “An Original DUCKumentary” Nature White-tailed deer in the U.S. Movie: ›››‡ “Planes, Trains and Automobiles” (1987) Steve Martin. News Seinfeld Å Lester Sumrall Hlthy Choices The Harvest Show News and music. Paid Program Joyce Meyer
11:00
11:30
22 WSBT 12 3 WWMT 3 28 WSJV 9 16 WNDU 8 7 WLS 7 57 WBND 2 34 WNIT 10 25 WCWW 5 46 WHME 6
13 21 9 8 7 3 10 4 6
WSBT News at 6 Evening News News 3 at 6pm Evening News Modern Family Modern Family NewsCenter 16-6 Nightly News Eyewitness News ABC World News ABC57 News ABC World News PBS NewsHour (N) (In Stereo) Å Anger Two/Half Men Star Trek: The Next Generation Å
AMC A&E BET CNN CSPAN DISC E!TV ESPN ESPN2 FAM FSD HALL HIST LIFE MTV NICK SPIKE SYFY TLC TNT USA VH1 WGN-A WTBS
43 45 76 55 28 98 46 34 35 37 33 36 40 38 26 31 49 27 42 52 51 61 19 22
73 45 75 55 28 98 46 34 35 31 33 36 40 38 26 31 49 27 42 52 51 61 19 22
(3:00) Movie: ›››› “Gone With the Wind” (1939, Romance) Clark Gable. Movie: ›››› “Gone With the Wind” (1939, Romance) Clark Gable, Vivien Leigh. Civil War rogue Rhett Butler loves Southern belle Scarlett O’Hara. Å Storage Wars Storage Wars Country Buck$ Country Buck$ Duck Dynasty Duck Dynasty (In Stereo) Å Duck Dynasty (N) Country Buck$ Country Buck$ Country Buck$ Country Buck$ The Real (N) (In Stereo) Å Movie: ›› “Little Man” (2006, Comedy) A tiny thief poses as a toddler to retrieve a stolen gem. Nellyville Å Husbands- Ho. Husbands- Ho. Husbands- Ho. (5:00) The Situation Room (N) Erin Burnett OutFront (N) Anderson Cooper 360 (N) Å Somebody’s Gotta Do It/ Rowe Somebody’s Gotta Do It/ Rowe Somebody’s Gotta Do It/ Rowe Key Capitol Hill Hearings Speeches. (In Stereo) Key Capitol Hill Hearings Speeches. NTSB Drowsy Driving Conference Key Capitol Hill Hearings Speeches. (In Stereo) Dude, You’re Screwed (In Stereo) Dude, You’re Screwed “Epic Fail” Dude, You’re Screwed Dude, You’re Screwed (N) (In Stereo) Naked and Afraid “Jungle Love” Naked and Afraid “Playing With Fire” House of DVF E! News (N) Take the Hamptons Take the Hamptons The Soup (N) The Soup E! News (N) SportsCenter (N) (Live) Å NBA Countdown NBA Basketball: New York Knicks at Dallas Mavericks. American Airlines Center. (N) (Live) College Basketball: EA Sports Maui Invitational, Championship: Teams TBA. College Basketball Basketball College Basketball: EA Sports Maui Invitational, Third Place: Teams TBA. College Basketball: NIT Season Tip-Off -- Georgia vs. Gonzaga. (N) (Live) Basketball Movie: ››› “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory” (1971, Fantasy) Gene Wilder. Movie: “Cars 2” (2011) Animated. Lightning McQueen and Mater go overseas for a competition. The 700 Club (In Stereo) Å Halls of Fame Pistons 360 Pistons Live (N) NBA Basketball: Los Angeles Clippers at Detroit Pistons. The Palace of Auburn Hills. (N) (Live) Pistons Live (N) (Live) Pistons 360 Halls of Fame Movie: ››› “Meet the Santas” (2005, Romance-Comedy) Steve Guttenberg. Movie: “Angels and Ornaments” (2014, Romance) Jessalyn Gilsig. Movie: “The Christmas Shepherd” (2014, Drama) Teri Polo. American Pickers “Going Hollywood” American Pickers (In Stereo) Å American Pickers (In Stereo) Å American Pickers “Let’s Be Frank” Down East Dickering (N) (In Stereo) The Real Story of Thanksgiving Å Movie Movie: ››‡ “Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby” (2006) Å Movie: ›‡ “Killers” (2010, Action) Ashton Kutcher, Katherine Heigl. Å Jersey Shore (In Stereo) Å Snooki & JWOWW (In Stereo) Snooki & JWOWW (In Stereo) Snooki & JWOWW (In Stereo) Snooki & JWOWW (N) (In Stereo) Snooki & JWoww Ridiculousness Nicky, Ricky The Thundermans Every Witch Way: Spellbound (N) (In Stereo) Å Full House Å Full House Å Full House Å Fresh Prince Fresh Prince Friends Å Friends Å (3:30) Shooter Movie: ››› “I Am Legend” (2007) Bloodthirsty plague victims surround a lone survivor. Movie: ››› “End of Watch” (2012) Two LAPD cops patrol the dangerous Southland streets. ›› Walking Tall (5:00) Movie: ››‡ “Shutter Island” (2010, Suspense) Leonardo DiCaprio. Movie: ››› “Space Cowboys” (2000) Clint Eastwood. NASA reunites four aging flyboys for an urgent mission. The Almighty Johnsons Ballroom Blitz (In Stereo) Å Extreme Christmas Trees (In Stereo) Crazy Christmas Lights (In Stereo) Invasion of the Christmas Lights Invasion of the Christmas Lights 2 Crazy Christmas Lights (In Stereo) Castle “Law & Boarder” (In Stereo) Castle “Flowers for Your Grave” Movie: ››› “Training Day” (2001) A rookie cop meets a corrupt Los Angeles narcotics officer. Movie: ››› “The Town” (2010) Ben Affleck. Å (DVS) Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Modern Family Modern Family T.I. and Tiny T.I. and Tiny T.I. and Tiny T.I. and Tiny T.I. and Tiny T.I. and Tiny Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood Macklemore & Ryan Lewis: Live Movie: ››› “Batman” (1989, Action) The Caped Crusader vows to rid Gotham City of the Joker. How I Met/Mother How I Met/Mother How I Met/Mother How I Met/Mother How I Met/Mother Engagement Engagement Seinfeld Å Seinfeld Å Seinfeld Å Seinfeld Å Family Guy Family Guy Big Bang Theory Big Bang Theory Big Bang Theory Big Bang Theory Conan Å
DIS ENC HBO MAX SHOW STARZ
50 15 14 21
50 82 79 76 77 18 81
Dog With a Blog Dog With a Blog Jessie (In Stereo) Jessie (In Stereo) Movie: ››› “Meet the Robinsons” (2007, Adventure) Star Wars Rebels Star Wars Rebels Dog With a Blog Girl Meets World Liv & Maddie Movie: ››› “Drumline” (2002, Comedy-Drama) Nick Cannon. ‘PG-13’ Movie: ››› “Men in Black” (1997) Tommy Lee Jones. Movie: ›››‡ “Speed” (1994, Action) Keanu Reeves. ‘R’ Å Movie: Striptease State of Play Å REAL Sports With Bryant Gumbel Movie: ›‡ “That Awkward Moment” (2014) Zac Efron. (In Stereo) ‘R’ Å The Comeback The Newsroom “Main Justice” Å Real Time With Bill Maher (In Stereo) (5:50) Movie ››‡ “Constantine” (2005, Fantasy) Keanu Reeves. ‘R’ Å Movie: ›››‡ “Gravity” (2013) Sandra Bullock. Å Movie: ›‡ “Endless Love” (2014) Alex Pettyfer. Å Movie: “A Wife’s Secret” (2014) ‘NR’ Movie: ››‡ “The Longest Yard” (2005, Comedy) Adam Sandler. ‘PG-13’ Inside the NFL (In Stereo) Å Homeland Carrie uses improvisation. The Affair (In Stereo) Å Web Therapy (N) Inside the NFL (5:10) Movie ›› “The Legend of Zorro” (2005) ‘PG’ Movie: ››‡ “Little Nicky” (2000) Adam Sandler. Å The Missing “Pray for Me” Å Movie: ››› “About Last Night” (2014, Romance-Comedy) Kevin Hart. ‘R’
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune Mike & Molly Å Inside Edition (N) Eyewitness News Family Feud (N) Exp Michiana Big Bang Theory M*A*S*H Å
Jeopardy! (N) Jeopardy! (N) Mike & Molly Å Name Game Wheel of Fortune Entertainment R. Steves’ Europe Big Bang Theory M*A*S*H Å
WSBT News at 11 Letterman News 3 at 11pm Letterman Access Hollyw’d The Office Å News Tonight Show Eyewitness News Jimmy Kimmel ABC57 News Jimmy Kimmel Charlie Rose (N) (In Stereo) Å Raising Hope King of Queens Paid Program Partners in Faith
CABLE STATIONS
PREMIUM STATIONS
Any information obtained will used for this purpose. If you are in the Military, please contact our office at the number listed below. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee for any reason. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest, and the purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s attorney. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Joseph Thompson Sr, aka Joseph Russell Thompson Sr, a married man, and to his heirs, and assigns, forever, and Janice Thompson to Bank of America, N.A., Mortgagee, dated June 29, 2011 and recorded July 7, 2011 in Liber 1027 Page 2149 Cass County Records, Michigan on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred EightyThree Thousand One Hundred Eighty-Three Dollars and Forty-Two Cents ($283,183.42) including interest 5.75% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, Circuit Court of Cass County at 10:00AM on December 10, 2014 Said premises are situated in Township of Howard, Cass County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 6 in Huff's Resort at Barron Lake, Cass County, Michigan, described as beginning at a point 250 feet South 1 degree 43 minutes West of an iron set on the North line of the South half of the South half of Section 21, Township 7 South, Range 16 West, 774.5 feet West of the Northwest corner of the Southwest quarter of the Southeast quarter of said Section 21; thence South 1 degree 43 minutes West, 50 feet; thence West 203 feet; thence North 1 degree 43 minutes, East, 50 feet; thence East 203 feet to the place of beginning; subject to the right of ingress and egress over and across established driveway; and, also, Lot 7 in Huff's Resort at Barron Lake, Cass County, Michigan, described as beginning at a point 300 feet South 1 degree 43 minutes West of an iron set on the North line of the South half of Section 21, Township 7 South, Range 16 West, 774.5 feet West of the Northwest corner of the Southwest quarter of the Southeast quarter of said Section 21; thence South 1 degree 43 minutes West 50 feet; thence West 203 feet; thence North 1 degrees 43 minutes East 50 feet; thence East 203 feet to the place of beginning; together with the right of ingress and egress over the roadways as now in use between said Lot and the main highway running
Dowagiac Daily News be
Adoption ADOPT:
096
Legal Notices
103
A secure, energetic married couple seeks to adopt a baby to love unconditionally and cherish forever. Expenses paid. Please call Mike and Jenny 1-888-6664030 LaGrange Township Regular Meeting November 18, 2014 Supervisor Wright called the regular meeting of the LaGrange Township Board to order at 7:00pm. Pledge of allegiance was given in unison. Roll Call found Supervisor Rob Wright, Treasurer Naomi Criswell, Clerk Amy Juroff and Trustee Jay Brackensick all present. Trustee Paul File was absent. The following motions were approved: -Approve October 21, 2014 Regular Meeting Minutes as presented. -Approve October 29, 2014 Special Meeting Minutes as presented. -Accept current Treasurer’s Report. -Pay the November warrants totaling $30,083.64. -Table discussion of PA116 application until next scheduled meeting. -Approve compensation to Clerk for recount to be conducted. -Table discussion of road contract(s) until next scheduled meeting. -Approve re-appointment of Paul File to Planning Commission, with term expiring November 2017. -Table discussion of appointment to ZBA until next scheduled meeting. There being no further business to come before this Board at this time; Treasurer Criswell made a motion, seconded, to adjourn. Motion carried, 7:29pm. Respectfully Submitted, Amy J. Juroff LaGrange Township Clerk FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for this purpose. If you are in the Military, please contact our office at the number listed below. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee for any reason. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest, and the purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s attorney. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been made in the
The Daily Star CLASSIFIEDS
The Daily News CLASSIFIEDS
South 1 degree 43 minutes NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE County of Cass, there will be date hereof the sum of SixtyWednesday, November 2014 • Four PageHun15 West of an www.leaderpub.com iron set on the THIS FIRM IS A DEBT offered at public sale, the Five26, Thousand North line of the South half COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO premises, or some part dred Sixty-Seven Dollars and 12 15 Classified COMICS of Section 21, Township 7 COLLECT A DEBT; ANY IN- thereof, described in said Eighty-Three Cents South, Range 16 West, FORMATION WE OBTAIN Mortgage as follows, to-wit: ($65,467.83), including in774.5 feet West of the WILL BE USED FOR THAT LAND SITUATED IN THE terest at 4.875% per annum. Northwest corner of the PURPOSE. IF YOU ARE IN TOWNSHIP OF PORTER, Under the power of sale Southwest quarter of the ACTIVE MILITARY SERVICE COUNTY OF CASS, STATE OF contained in said mortgage Southeast quarter of said PLEASE CONTACT OUR OF- MICHIGAN, IS DESCRIBED and the statute in such case Section 21; thence South 1 FICE AT THE NUMBER BE- AS FOLLOWS: LOT 13 OF made and provided, notice is degree 43 minutes West 50 LOW. Notice under MCL SCHMELING'S BALDWIN hereby given that said feet; thence West 203 feet; 600.3278: Pursuant to MCL PRAIRIE, ACCORDING TO mortgage will be foreclosed thence North 1 degrees 43 600.3278, if the property is THE PLAT THEREOF RE- by a sale of the mortgaged minutes East 50 feet; thence sold at a foreclosure sale CORDED IN LIBER 1 OF premises, or some part of East 203 feet to the place of under MCL 600.3201 et. PLATS, PAGE 345 OF CASS them, at public vendue, at beginning; together with the seq., the borrower will be COUNTY RECORDS The re- the Cass County Courthouse right of ingress and egress held responsible to the demption period shall be six in Cassopolis, Michigan at over the roadways as now in person who buys the (6) months unless the 10:00 AM o'clock, on use between said Lot and property at the mortgage property is established to be December 3, 2014 Said the main highway running foreclosure sale or the abandoned pursuant to MCL premises are located in Cass North and South through mortgage holder for 600.3241a, in which case County, Michigan and are said Section; said Lots be- damaging the property the redemption period shall described as: From the ing in the unrecorded plat of during the redemption be the later of thirty (30) South 1 / 4 corner of Huff's Resort at Barron Lake, period. ATTENTION PO- days from the date of sale or Section 3, Town 5 South, Cass County, Michigan. Also, TENTIAL PURCHASERS AT fifteen (15) days from the Range 13 West, measure commencing at an iron set FORECLOSURE SALE: In the date the notice required by North, along the East on the North line of the case of resolution prior to or MCL 600.3241a(b) was Section Line, 200.00 feet to South half of the South half simultaneously with the posted and mailed, or un- the point of beginning of the herein described; of Section 21, Town 7 South, aforementioned foreclosure less under MCL land Range 16 West, 774.5 feet sale, Green Tree Servicing 600.3240(11), prior to the thence North 88 degrees 13 West of the Northwest LLC, may rescind this sale at foreclosure sale the bor- minutes 47 seconds West corner of the Southwest any time prior to the end of rower follows the procedure (previously described as quarter of the Southeast the redemption period. In set forth in that section to West), parallel with the quarter of said Section 21; that event, your damages, if establish the presumption South Line of said section, thence South 1 degree 43 any, shall be limited to the that the property is used for 440.00 feet; thence North, minutes West 250 feet; return of your bid amount Agricultural purposes, in parallel with the North and thence West 203 feet to tendered at the sale, plus which case the redemption South 1/4 line, 575.00 feet; place of beginning of this interest. Default having oc- period shall be one (1) year thence South 88 degrees 13 description; thence South 1 curred in the conditions of a from the date of the sale. minutes 47 seconds East, degree 43 minutes West Mortgage made by Michael Dated: November 21, 2014 parallel with the South 100 feet; thence West to the T. McKenzie, a married man, By: DONALD A. BRANDT Section Line, 440.00 feet to water's edge of Barron Lake, and Jennifer McKenzie, his (P30183) BRANDT, the North and South 1 / 4 thence Northerly along the wife, ("Mortgagor") to Re- PEZZETTI, VERMETTEN & line of said Section; thence Bank, dated POPOVITS, P.C. Attorneys for South, along said Line, water's edge of Barron Lake public to a point due West of the September 15, 2003, and Green Tree 600 East Front 575.00 feet to the point of place of beginning, thence recorded in the Office of the Street, Suite 102, P.O. Box beginning. The redemption East to the place of be- Register of Deeds for the 5817 Traverse City, period shall be 6 months ginning. Commonly known County of Cass in the State Michigan 49696-5817 (231) from the date of such sale determined as 1240 Huff Ave, Niles MI of Michigan on September 929-3450 File No.: unless 49120 The redemption 22, 2003, in Liber 00866, 8120.0209 Ad #75865 abandoned in accordance period shall be 6 months Page(s) 0538, et. seq., said 11/26/2014,12/03/2014, with MCL 600.3241 or MCL from the date of such sale, Mortgage being last as- 12/10/2014,12/17/2014 6000.3241a, in which case unless determined signed to Green Tree Ser- SCHNEIDERMAN & the redemption period shall abandoned in accordance vicing LLC ("Green Tree"), by SHERMAN, P.C., IS AT- be 1 month from the date of with MCL 600.3241 or MCL Mortgage Assignment dated TEMPTING TO COLLECT A such sale, or as to MCL 600.3241a, in which case June 18, 2013, and re- DEBT, ANY INFORMATION 600.3241a only, 15 days the redemption period shall corded in the Office of the WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED from the MCL 600.3241a(b) be 30 days from the date of Register of Deeds for the FOR THAT PURPOSE. notice, whichever is later. If above referenced such sale, or upon the ex- County of Cass in the State PLEASE CONTACT OUR OF- the piration of the notice re- of Michigan on July 1, 2013, FICE AT (248)539-7400 IF property is sold at a forequired by MCL in Liber 1062, Page(s) 1826, YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MIL- closure sale under Chapter of the Michigan 600.3241a(c), whichever is et. seq., on which Mortgage ITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE 600 later; or unless MCL there is claimed to be due as SALE – Default has been Compiled Laws, under MCL 600.3240(17) applies. If the of the date of this Notice the made in the conditions of a 600.3278, the borrower will property is sold at fore- sum of $143,376.92, which mortgage made by STEPHEN be held responsible to the closure sale under Chapter amount may or may not be E. DRAUCH, A MARRIED person who buys the 32 of the Revised Ju- the entire indebtedness MAN, to Mortgage Elec- property at the mortgage dicature Act of 1961, under owed by Debtors to Green tronic Registration Systems, foreclosure sale or to the holder for MCL 600.3278, the bor- Tree together with interest at Inc. ("MERS"), solely as mortgage the property rower will be held re- 6.375 percent per annum. nominee for lender and damaging the redemption sponsible to the person who NOW THEREFORE, Notice is lender's successors and during buys the property at the hereby given that the power assigns, Mortgagee, dated period. JPMorgan Chase mortgage foreclosure sale or of sale contained in said July 8, 2011, and recorded Bank, National Association to the mortgage holder for Mortgage has become op- on July 13, 2011, in Liber M o r t g a g e e / A s s i g n e e damaging the property erative and that pursuant to 1028, on Page 209, and re- Schneiderman & Sherman, during the redemption that power of sale and MCL recorded on September 29, P.C. 23938 Research Drive, period. Dated: 11/12/2014 600.3201 et. seq., on 2014 in Liber 1081, on Page Suite 300 Farmington Hills, Bank of America, N.A. January 14, 2015 at 10:00 94, and assigned by said MI 48335 JPMC.002649 Mortgagee Attorneys: a.m., at the Cass County Law mortgagee to JPMorgan USDA (11-05)(11-26) Potestivo & Associates, P.C. & Courts Building Lobby, Chase Bank, National As811 South Blvd. Suite 100 that being the place for sociation, as assigned, Cass General Notices 106 Rochester Hills, MI 48307 holding the Circuit Court County Records, Michigan, BANQUET HALL (248) 844-5123 Our File No: and/or for conducting such on which mortgage there is foreclosure sales for the claimed to be due at the 14-97280 (11-12)(12-03) AND NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE County of Cass, there will be date hereof the sum of Sixty- CHAIR & TABLE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT offered at public sale, the Five Thousand Four HunRENTAL COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO premises, or some part dred Sixty-Seven Dollars and up to 200 people thereof, described in said Eighty-Three Cents COLLECT A DEBT; ANY INAmerican Legion Post 26 FORMATION WE OBTAIN Mortgage as follows, to-wit: ($65,467.83), including in104 N. 3rd. St. WILL BE USED FOR THAT LAND SITUATED IN THE terest at 4.875% per annum. Niles, MI To place an ad call 683-4804 or 888-725-0108 TOWNSHIP OF PORTER, Under the power24ofHours sale PURPOSE. IF YOU ARE IN (269)357-1411 COUNTY OF CASS, STATE OF ACTIVE MILITARY SERVICE - Friday 8 am - 4 pm contained in said mortgage Monday 7 Days! PLEASE CONTACT OUR OF- MICHIGAN, IS DESCRIBED and the statute in such case AS www.leaderpub.com FOLLOWS: LOT 13 OF made and provided, notice is or go online WRONGLY DENIED FICE AT THE NUMBER BE- at BALDWIN hereby given that said LOW. Notice under MCL SCHMELING'S SOCIAL SECURITY 600.3278: Pursuant to MCL PRAIRIE, ACCORDING TO mortgage will be foreclosed DISABILITY BENEFITS? 600.3278, if the property is THE PLAT THEREOF RE- by a sale of the mortgaged I can help. (269)473-2370 sold at a foreclosure sale CORDED IN LIBER 1 OF premises, or some part of PAGE 345 OF CASS them, at public vendue, at under MCL 600.3201 et. PLATS, To place an ad call 683-4804 or 888-725-0108 COUNTY RECORDS The re- the Cass County Courthouse 24 Hours seq., the borrower will be demption period be six in Cassopolis, Michigan at held responsible to the - Friday 8 amshall Monday 4 pm 7 Days! person who buys the (6) months unless the 10:00 AM o'clock, on property is established to be or go online at www.leaderpub.com property at the mortgage December 3, 2014 Said foreclosure sale or the abandoned pursuant to MCL premises are located in Cass
Page 16 • Wednesday, November 26, 2014 LEADER PUBLICATIONS CLASSIFIED HOURS Our Niles office is open Monday thru Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 683-4804 or 1-888-7250108 e-mail: classifieds@leaderpub.com
Business Oppor200 tunities Earn Extra Cash on the Weekends
delivering the Leader AREA ROUTES AVAILABLE As an independent contractor you determine the hours you work on Saturday and/or Sunday. You must have a valid drivers license and your own transportation. Contact Cindy at 269-6877727 or cindy.klingerman@leaderpub.com to learn more about this profitable opportunity
PUBLISHERS NOTE!!! This publication does NOT check all of the services or products offered by 800 or 900 numbers. Some advertisements containing these numbers charge a fee for their services or products. Some of the information provided may be obtained free of charge from other sources. Products or services using a 900 phone 300 number charge your phone Help Wanted account by the minutes AIDE WANTED used. It is always wise to in- for quadriplegic women, vestigate before you pur- must be able to do full transfer, light housekeeping chase. & food preparation. Friday Public Notices 110 10pm-3am, Saturday 10am2pm & 10pm - 3am. COME JOIN (574)233-7914 ask for Sabina
16 CLASS
20 Part-Time Positions Flexible Schedule – 1st or 2nd Shift $9.00 per hour Buchanan, MI (269) 408-1980
StJosephMI.ExpressPros.com
Kenneth Smith, Inc. Truck Drivers Pulling Dump Trailers Wanted
DRIVERS NEEDED:
Class A CDL and Dump trailer exp. preferred. Tristate area, Home nights and weekends, Fuel Savings Sharing Program, Safety Bonus, Health Benefits. Apply in person 2596 Detroit Road (M-60) in Niles, MI or call 269-684-5960 to request application www.kennethsmithinc.com
Waste Away Inc. is hiring for a Diesel Mechanic. See the larger ad in today's paper.
NEW TODAY
HELP WANTED
Cassopolis
IMMEDIATE OPENINGS!
DIESEL MECHANIC
the Kiwanis Club of Niles Southwestern Mich. Making a Difference One Child at A Time! Meetings every Thursday Noon at the Hob Nob 1109 S. 11th St. Niles, MI 49120 For information call: John Grinnell (269)684-2851
Dowagiac Daily News
www.leaderpub.com
LEADER PUBLICATIONS ROUTES AVAILABLE
STONE LAKE MANOR
NOW HIRING FULL-TIME HOUSEKEEPER
This is a 37.5 hours/week position. Full Benefits package. Will work every other weekend. Send resumes to environment@nwvmemory.c om or call 574-247-1866 and talk to Henry Borr
NOW HIRING
The LPN is for part-time work on the afternoon shift (3:00pm-11:00pm) or parttime on the evening shift (11:00pm-7:00am) "and" the Certified Nurse Aide is for part-time on the evening shift (11:00pm-7:00am) Send resumes to wellness@nwvmemory.com or call 574-247-1866 and talk to Jenifer Coffman
Our secretary is retiring. We are looking for her replacement, skills needed include; Receptionist, mild See our ad under business NOW HIRING bookkeeping, & payroll. min. opportunities Silverbrook Manor is hiring 30 hrs. a week. We Have a CNA's, RN's and LPN's. See Great work environment! the larger ad in today's paApply @ JIM D's Body Shop per. M- 51 So. Dowagiac
HOME CARE AIDEs More details and application at www.casscoa.org
HOME HEALTH AIDES
needed immediately for work in your area Call A+ Nursing Inc 800-531-0272
Student Services Officer (Dowagiac Campus) – Ferris State University This position will be responsible for student recruitment, admissions services, application processing, high school and community college relations. Responsible for assisting students with financial aid/billing questions and concerns, advise and counsel students and parents regarding financial aid eligibility requirements, application procedures, and financial aid alternatives that are available. Maintain current knowledge of federal and state regulations and institutional goals and objectives regarding financial aid. Work cooperatively with university departments, community colleges, outside agencies, etc. Prepare and present individual and group admissions and financial aid presentations. Understand the various programs offered through MI Works! And act as a resource in the office for students, staff, and faculty. Travel around the state, carrying of materials, evening and weekend hours are required. Other duties as assigned. Required: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. Previous work experience in higher education, recruiting or related field. Must possess strong interpersonal and organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy. Must be proficient with information technology and its applications for delivery and management of student recruitment. Must possess technical knowledge and ability to manage databases, program software, etc. Valid driver’s license. For a complete posting or to apply, access the electronic applicant system by logging on to
http://employment.ferris.edu. Ferris State University, an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer is committed to enhancing equity, inclusion, and diversity within its community. The University actively seeks applications from women, minorities, individual with disabilities, veterans, and other underrepresented groups.
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 Niles, MI information. EHO. TDD 12&3 BDRM 800-649-3777 American Rent to Own Mobile Homes Preferred 1-800-968-1792 $410-$495 mnth, Down payment required. Located in a quite, peaceful, comfortable community. Call 1615 N. 5TH St.• Niles, Mi 49120 219-285-1671 for more (269) 683-1850 info. We Have Spacious 3 Bedroom
Arbor Trails
Townhomes with Full Basements Starting at $635/mo.
Licensed Practical Nurses and Certified Nurse Aides
DRIVER TRAINEES NEEDED NOW! Learn to drive for WERNER ENTERPRISES Earn $850 per week! No CDL? No Problem! Local Training Job-Ready in 15 Days! 1-800-882-7364
Instruction & Training
309
P.D.K. Firearm Instruction Concealed Pistol License Classes Nov. 22, 8-5 Contact Paul: 269-462-2584 or Kelly: 269-783-6570 pdkfirearms.com
Apartments 2 BEDROOM
412
Apartments Available $565/month (269)684-4500 tanglewood-niles.com
CALL Classifieds
FOR RENT
Lg. 1br apt., Dowagiac quiet setting, utilities included. $575/month, $700 deposit. Sm. 2br house in quiet neighborhood, recently painted & new carpet. $760 includes all util. Fill out app at: www.dowagiacrentals.com No pets/no smoking in unit. (269)806-5875
1&2 Bedroom Apartments and 2&3 Bedroom Townhomes Available! • SWIMMING POOL • AIR CONDITIONING • 24 HR. MAINTENANCE • COMMUNITY ROOM
FREE WiFi
• SECURITY ACCESS INTERCOM SYSTEM • PLAYGROUND
Stop in for a tour! M-F 8am-5pm
Edwardsburg
SHARP 2 BEDROOM
ranch home with 1 car garage, fenced back yard, quiet location, $625/month (269)695-5839
Rent-Lease, Misc. 442 OFFICE SPACE
For rent, approx. 750 sq ft, corner office, secure building, indoor parking, reasonable rent. Call Roger Tracey (269)683-2211
Houses for Sale
500
6423 Long Lake Berrien Springs, 4 room, 2 1/2 bath, acres, 2 fireplaces, barn $269,900 Call Mike at (269)470-2995
Rd., bed4.4 pole
2 BEDROOM
with out washer/dryer hookup $140/week. Tenant pays electric, all electric including heat. Water, trash, sewage included in rent. $200 deposit. (269)8457182 OR (269)414-0385 Mon.-Sun. 2-8PM
North Niles Villas Apartments
Niles, MI
FOR SALE
(866) 205-1762
•
B UCHANAN P LACE Apartments Buchanan, MI
(877) 395-6274
•
West Wind Apartments Buchanan, MI
(888) 218-0614
•
One month free rent; $100 deposit; free wifi!
For Rent
418
Brandywine Area of Niles Sprawling Ranch Large Corner Lot GeoThermal Heating/Cooling Immediate Occupancy Call or Text Chris Moore Freedom Realty (269)362-5665 (269)687-8484
NEW PRICE!
Cassopolis & Dowagiac
2 THREE BDRM HOUSES
Unfurnished, appliances included. (708)712-8703 Dowagiac - 407 1/2 Front
2 BEDROOM HOUSE
no pets, $525/month, water & sewer included. (574)323-1102
1420 Oak St., Niles 3 Bed/2 Bath, 1690 sqft Lots of new updates Carolee Dalrymple Pier Realty 616-634-2358
Diesel Mechanic Waste-Away Group
Growing for over 70 years, we are accepting applications for experienced Diesel Mechanics for Mechanic, Inc. Experience with trucks or heavy off-road equipment. Excellent compensation and comprehensive benefits. For confidential information call (574) 262-2229 - Joe Will answer or return calls any time, including evenings and weekends. www.wasteawaygroup.com Email: HR@wasteawaygroup.com
Dowagiac Daily News
www.leaderpub.com
Wednesday, November 26, 2014 • Page 17
17 CLASS WHETHER BUYING OR SELLING
Integrity Real Estate Professionals would love the opportunity to serve you. Call any of our agents for professional service you expect and deserve. 269-684-5030 Integrity Real Estate Professionals
Manufactured 502 Homes GREAT HOME! GREAT PRICE!
BUSINESS & SERVICE
DIRECTORY Antenna Service
Electrical
Antennas Plus
KLIMEK ENTERPRISES
WHY PAY TO WATCH TV? Dozens of FREE HD & Digital channels, use your own wiring, complete installation & repair, tower removal, packages with antenna, rotor & amp starting at $340. Free Estimates.
Electrical Contracting, No Job Too Big or Small. Free Quotes. Affordable Pricing, Licensed & Insured. (269)684-6290 or (269)470-4097
General Repair
MR. MAINTENANCE FREE ESTIMATES
Concrete
Roofing, Siding & Windows, Light Hauling & Spring Clean-Ups, No Inside or Outside job too big or small. Low affordable rates. (269)591-1403
deprow concrete
Heating
(269) 357-6352
antennasplus1.com
Concrete, bricks, blocks & stonework. Any type of tear out & replace. Basement repairs, landscaping, bobcat work. No job too small. 35 years experience. Concrete $2.20 a Sq. Ft. Insured Jerry (269) 352-4010
Elderly Care
Kare Services Compassionate Home Care Services (269)684-1984 (574) 292-2900 Email:KKaidanRay@aol.com www.KAREService.com
OUTDOOR WOOD FURNACE Robert Flory, Sr. Phone: (269) 423-8458 Cell: (269) 655-5291
Home Improvement WILLIAMS HOME IMPROVEMENT Repairs, Remodel, Windows, Siding, Additions, Painting, Plumbing & more. Senior discounts-Free estimates
(269) 414-0826
MK CONSTRUCTION Pole barn & other garages specialist. Roofing Siding, Framing and more. Over 25 years experience. Licensed. Contact Michael N. Knepple (269)476-9777
Lawn & Garden GARDENING WITH INTEGRITY, LLC • Lawn maintenance • Full Landscaping Service • Fall Clean Ups • Cut back & Clean Beds
Call Ellen (269)759-1012
Painting
J.M. HUNT ENTERPRISES, LLC Painting & Drywall. Insured. Free Estimates. Family Owned & Operated for Over 50 years.
(269)683-4442
Siding FRYMAN’S SEAMLESS GUTTERS & SIDING FRYMAN’S ROOFING Your home exterior experts. Quality guaranteed! Locally owned for 50 years. (269)782-5008 (David & Terri Fryman)
2 Bd/2 Bth, air cond., Vaulted ceilings, $488/MO* Buchanan, 269-695-3119
HOMES FOR SALE IN DECATUR
Snow Removal
SNOW PLOWING Free Estimates! Don’t wait too late! Hopper Excavating
(269) 783-1744 Tree Service THE CUTTING EDGE PRO TREE CARE Complete Tree Service SAME DAY ESTIMATES Insured, Competitive Rates. (269)687-4972
3 bed, 2 bath homes ready to be moved into. Lease options starting at $599 per month (includes lot rent, insurance, water, trash) Call (269)423-7024 or visit www.phelpscommunity.com to view pictures
STUNNING HOME! GREAT PRICE!
payne’s TRee seRVICe Tree trimming & Removal. Stump Grinding & Firewood. Bobcat & Concrete Work. Insured. (269)663-8091
Used Appliances HUGE SALE AT
BILL’S USED APPLIANCES
Hours: Mon-Fri 10am-5pm Sat. 10am-3pm Closed Sunday 2324 S. 11th Street-Niles (269) 340-5952
Thank You for shopping local!
To advertise here contact classifieds at 269-687-7717
3 bd/2 bth, A/C, garden tub, Thermopane Windows, New flooring throughout Call 269-695-3119 Riverside Estates
Collectibles 602 NILES FLEA MARKET
Good Things to 636 Eat LEHMAN'S ORCHARD HONEYCRISP APPLES & CIDER (269)683-9078 2280 Portage Rd. Niles Sunday-Friday noon-5pm Saturday 9am-5pm
Texas Ruby Red Grape Fruit
18lb/$9.75 Sweet Texas Navel Oranges 18lb/$12.75 #1 HONEY CRISP .99/lb $20/half bushel •#2 Honey Crisp $10/half bushel •Other Varieties $7/half bushel & up •Red, White & Russet Potatoes 10lbs. $1, $20cents/lb., •Sweet Potatoes $12/half bushel .49/lb. •Jumbo Walla Walla Sweet Onions .35/lb., $16.50/50lbs. *Deer Hunter Special* Apples $2/half bushel, Corn $3.50/half bushel •Honey 1 1/2 lbs. $7 HOURS: Mon. - Sat. 10-5, Sun. noon-5 Hunky Fruit Stand 2054 M140 Benton Harbor, MI 49022 (269) 944-3025
Household Merchandise FOR SALE
642
•Used and Reconditioned Appliances •Washers & Dryers •Ranges •Air Conditioners •Refrigerators 841 Carberry Rd. Niles (269)687-8639
Merchandise for 643 Sale YOUR E-CIG EXPERTS
Vaporizers & e-hookah Over 50 liquid flavors. US 31 Tobacco 50552 US 31 N, South Bend (574) 271-0333
111 E. Main St, Niles MI New vendors bringing many Hunting & Fishing 645 new items weekly. Open FOR SALE House Nov 28th-30th! Come 4ft. x 6ft. 2 man ice fishing Christmas shopping with us! shanty. Mfg. by Clam Co. (269) 262-4333 Model 8200. Folds into a sled for transporting. (269) Auctions 603 926-7734 NILES COMMUNITY Wanted to Buy 672 AUCTION'S HUGE CHRISTMAS SALE ADAMS JUNKERS December 6th, Doors open @ 3:30 pm, auction starts Adam buys at 4 pm. Antiques, colJUNK CARS lectables, furniture, & tons of new items! Adam Buys 802 Fort St, Niles MI Repairable Cars (269) 635-0271
Cemetery Lots 617 2 PLOTS & 2 VAULTS in Mission Hills Memorial Gardens in Niles, valued at $4,600, asking $1,600 negotiable, will pay transfer fees! (219) 393-1977
Fixable Cars Wanted
adamsjunkers.com Adam Pays the most!!
FREE PICKUP 7 days a week (574) 300-6556
Page 18 • Wednesday, November 26, 2014
Dowagiac Daily News
www.leaderpub.com
Rangers land four on All-BCS first team By SCOTT NOVAK scott.novak @leaderpub.com
The Cassopolis football team landed four players on the first team of the AllBCS Athletic Conference squad, which was released this week. First team selections for the Rangers were Isaiah Crider, AJ Green, Noah Woods and Jacob Roth. Zach Newton was an honorable mention selection. Brandwine, runner-up to Mendon in the Red Division, finished with five first team picks. They were Andrew Duckett, Marty Ward Jr., Charlie Rodriguez, Jake Szilagy and Hunter Janowiak. Matt Kline, Nathan Knapp and Vinny Peel were honorable mention selections. Buchanan had four players named first team. They were Alex Martinez, Wes Grounds, Chad Adkerson and Jarrett Thomas. Honorable mention picks for the Bucks
ALWAYS PAYING
top dollar for junk cars, trucks & farm equipment. Also buying repairables. Paul buys junk cars & trucks. (574)993-1131
From top left: Isaiah Crider, Noah Woods, AJ Green and Jacob Roth were all first team All-BCS Athletic Conference selections in football.
were Dalton Riddle and Ray Griffin. ALL-BSC FOOTBALL Red Division Elijah Klepper, Mendon Logan Slaughter, Mendon Josh Hawkins, Mendon Cole Harrison, Mendon
Recycling Service
BUYING
(269)687-8639
WE WILL BUY
Misc. Services 747 HANDY MAN & WIFE
Home - Auto - Health - Life We do the shopping for you! TCU Insurance Agency Call Deb Asmus today (269) 683-6700 x5901
Motorcycles & ATV’’s
915
2007 SUZUKI
We do leaf clean up & haul away, clean garages, basements & other maintenance needs. Also Boulevard VS800 for sale. retired electrician, will do Accepting sealed bids thru electrical repairs, reHome Improvemin $1,900. 700 placements and other 11/7/14 Good condition sold as is ment electrical needs. Also can do no warranty given or imlight carpentry work. If you plied. Call Dowagiac Area HOME REPAIRS & need this type of work call Federal CU at 269- 782REMODELING Over 30 years of experience, (269)340-2365 9am - 8pm 2410 for more info. tile work, kitchens, bathrooms, decks & porches, Trucks, Vans, windows & doors, window Quality Clock Repair 942 wrapping, siding, fascia & Front Street Framery 4-Wh Drives soffit. Call Randy (269)782801 E. Front St. Buchanan 3139 (269)208-9838 House Calls, Free Estimates 1993 FORD F250 (269)409-1031 Ext. cab, Diesel, 4x4, 8 ft. box with contractors cap, miles, everything Painting Service 754 198,000 works, $4,995 OBO. Also red PAINTING fiberglass Tonneau cover, Int. & Ext., Drywall & Wall fits 2007 -2013 GMC-Chevy Repair & Power washing. 2500 long box, $500 OBO. Insured. Call Glen Hoese at (269)782-3139 (269)684-4055 your junk car. We haul for free. Paying up to $1500 cash. Please call anytime 269-687-8098
Classifieds GET RESULTS
Hunter Janowiak, Brandywine Alex Martinez, Buchanan Wes Grounds, Buchanan Chad Adkerson, Buchanan Jarrett Thomas, Buchanan Isaiah Crider, Cassopolis AJ Green, Cassopolis Noah Woods, Cassopolis
743 Insurance 758 Autos for Sale LOWER YOUR CA$H 4 JUNKERS INSURANCE RATES!
repairable scrap and unwanted vehicles, top dollar paid. Call or text for a free quote today. Free towing. Kevin (817)437-0450 Turn that Junker in your yard WANTED TO BUY to cash in your hand 801 Carberry Rd, Niles Cash paid for medium 269-687-5865 size refrigerators, working
or repairable. Also gas & electric ranges. Call
Zac Higgins, Mendon Jordan Medich, Mendon Andrew Duckett, Brandywine Marty Ward Jr., Brandywine Charlie Rodriguez, Brandywine Jake Szilagy, Brandywine
945
10 Kia Rio, 4 door $9,875 11 Ford Fusion $13,670 12 Jeep Patriot $14,931 12 Dodge Ram SLT $28,697 Call (574) 264-1174 today! 2006 Dodge Dakota Quad Cab (Red) Engine: V8, 4.7 Liter City 14/Hwy 19/Comb 16 MPG 116k miles Comfortably Seats 5 people $7,500.00 Call Scarlett Auto Sales (269) 461-4197 2010 Hyundai Elantra GLS 46k grey in Color Guaranteed 30 MPG/hwy Front Wheel Drive 4 Door Sedan No Credit Checks No Interest Low down Payment Low monthly payments!! Free 6 month Warranty! Call Scarlett Auto for more information! (269)461-4197
Call Classifieds
683-4804 or 888-725-0108
Jacob Roth, Cassopolis Eric Toledo, Bronson Honorable Mention Trey Cook, Mendon Damion Fitz, Mendon Brandon Bray, Mendon Devyn Furey, Mendon Matt Kline, Brandywine Austin Knapp, Brandy-
Leader photos/File
wine Vinny Peel, Brandywine Dalton Riddle, Buchanan Ray Griffin, Buchanan Zach Newton, Cassopolis Kyle Roberts, Bronson Noah Robert, Bronson Daniel McMichael, Bronson
Dowagiac Daily News
Wednesday, November 26, 2014 • Page 19
www.leaderpub.com
calendar email: scott.novak @leaderpub.com Call: 687-7702
Allison Hayes turns in big week at 8-2 STAFF REPORT It was another rough weekend for the Daily News Football Forecasters. Allison Hayes of the Big Ten Network and Cassopolis Police Chief Franky Williams both had winning records, as did Daily News Publisher Michael Caldwell.
The rest of the field was 5-5. Hayes went 8-2, while Williams and Caldwell were both 7-3. Daily News Sports Editor Scott Novak continues to lead the way, but his lead continues to dwindle due to mediocre picks. He was 5-5 again this past weekend and now stands at 8941.
Hayes and Brent Nate are deadlocked at 88-42 for second place with Sue Dobrich and Bruce Laing knotted at 87-43 for fourth place. Things do not get much easier for the forecasters as teams begin facing their traditional rivals over the next couple of weekends, which means all bets are off when it comes to picking winners.
Current standings
Scott Novak 89-41 Brent Nate 88-42 Allison Hayes 88-42 Sue Dobrich 87-43 Bruce Laing 87-43 Tom Atkinson 85-45 Paul Hartsig 85-45 Michael Caldwell 80-50 Frank Williams 77-53 Ted Yoakum 73-57
Brent Nate
Ted Yoakum
Allison Hayes
Scott Novak
Sue Dobrich
5-5/88-42
5-5/73-57
8-2/88-42
5-5/89-41
5-5/87-43
Ohio State Notre Dame Michigan State Western Michigan Wisconsin Texas A&M Arizona UCLA Georgia Mississippi State
Ohio State USC Michigan State Western Wisconsin LSU Arizona state UCLA Georgia Mississippi State
Ohio State Notre Dame Michigan State Northern Illinois Wisconsin LSU Arizona State UCLA Georgia Mississippi State
Ohio State USC Michigan State Western Michigan Wisconsin LSU Arizona State UCLA Georgia Mississippi State
Ohio State Notre Dame Michigan State Western Michigan Wisconsin LSU Arizona State UCLA Georgia Mississippi State
Bruce Laing
Tom Atkinson
Franky Williams
Michael Caldwell
Paul Hartsig
5-5/87-43
5-5/85-45
7-3/77-53
7-3/80-50
5-5/85-45
Ohio State Notre Dame Michigan State Western Michigan Wisconsin LSU Arizona Stanford Georgia Mississippi
Ohio State USC Michigan State Western Michigan Wisconsin LSU Arizona State UCLA Georgia Mississippi State
Ohio State Notre Dame Michigan State Western Michigan Wisconsin LSU Arizona UCLA Georgia Mississippi State
Ohio State USC Michigan State Western Michigan Wisconsin Texas A&M Arizona UCLA Georgia Mississippi State
Ohio State USC Michigan State Western Michigan Wisconsin LSU Arizona Stanford Georgia Mississippi State
This Week’s Games Week 14 Michigan at Ohio State Notre Dame at USC
Michigan State at Penn State Northern Illinois at Western Michigan
Minnesota at Wisconsin LSU at Texas A&M Arizona State at Arizona
Stanford at UCLA Georgia Tech at Georgia Mississippi State at Mississippi
Changes are often as bad as they are good
I
recall a toaster that was handed down from my parents when my wife and I were first married and in need of everything. It was already an antique, but it worked just fine, popping nicely browned bread with efficiency. Some years later, we handed that toaster down to another generation; and we have missed its iconic look and quick, quality performance. No toaster we’ve had since has matched that model. Recently we purchased a new dishwasher to replace one that was at least 25 years old. The new appliance is advertised as more energy efficient, with the features now required by the government in order to be more environmentally friendly. But the fact is, it runs twice as long and works half as well, often requiring a second wash to adequately clean the dishes. You would think these earlier disappointments
would have taught us; but even more recently we purchased a new washer and new dryer . . . energy efficient, of course . . . with all the required environmental improvements included. But again, the washer runs twice as long as the model it replaced. The dryer does too, and the clothes remain damp after repeating the maximum drying time . . . twice. All of which proves the MHSAA Perspective point that change is not always good. Jack Roberts People who proclaim that the world is changing and that we must change too are not always on the higher ground.
Change is as often bad as it is good; and change often needs to be confronted, and thwarted. Much of the change that has come to our homes has not improved our daily lives. Much of the change that has come to our schools has not improved the quality of education our children receive. Much of the change that has come to school sports has done much to harm and little to help educational athletics. We must ignore the hype and point out the pitfalls of the shiny new products and promotions. Saying “No” to change is sometimes the boldest and best leadership we can provide for schoolsponsored sports. John “Jack” Roberts is the executive director of the Michigan High School Athletic Association.
TUESDAY, DEC. 2 Buchanan at DUHS girls basketball, 7:15 p.m. THURSDAY, DEC. 4 South Haven at DUHS girls basketball, 7:15 p.m. TUESDAY, DEC. 9 Cassopolis at DUHS boys basketball, 7:15 p.m. DUHS girls basketball at Niles, 7:15 p.m. (Schedules subject to change without notice)
In brief Elks Hoop Shoot set for Dec. 6 The Dowagiac Elks will hold its annual H o o p S h o o t Fre e Throw Contest at the D owa g i a c M i d d l e School Saturday, Dec. 6. Registration and warm ups begin at 10 a.m. The contest is open to girls and boys ages 6 to 13 whose 14th birthday must not be before April 1. All kids in Cass County are welcome and the program is free to all participants. Each participant will shoot 25 free t h row s a n d e a c h group winner will receive a new basketball and move on with other winners to the district event. Ultimately, district winners and family expenses will be paid to attend state, regional and national contests. The Hoop Shoot provides a character building and competitive experience for all participants. Contestants learn about the impor tance of respect, good sportsmanship and accepting defeat or winning gracefully. Through healthy competition and practice, contestants develop skills that aid in achieving school and life success. A total of 53 youngsters participated in l a s t ye a r ’ s H o o p Shoot. The Hoop Shoot is just one of the Dowagiac Youth Activities sponsored by the Dowagiac Elks Lodge.
FOLLOW SCOTT ON
twitter.com/LPSportsreport
Page 20 • Wednesday, November 26, 2014
Dowagiac Daily News
www.leaderpub.com
Take a Short Drive for
Huge Savings! 2015 Chrysler 200 Limited
1.9%
For 84 Months Available
• 35 MPG • All New Styling • 5 Year, 10,000 Mile Warranty
$
MSRP $25,145 NOW $19,900 or
179/mo
for 39 months
SALE! Savings up to
$ 2014 Ram 11,000 OFF MSRP! Crew Cab 4x4 • 20” Wheels • Big Horn • Hemi-22 MPG Hwy • Remote Entry • Power Seat
$
0%
For 72 Months Available
/mo 199
for 27 months
2014 Chrysler Town & Country Touring • Rear DVD • Power Doors • Remote Entry • Leather Seating • Touch Screen Radio • 5 Year Warranty
Savings up to
$
7,500 OFF
1.9%
All payments assume lease loyalty, military and Chrysler financial rebates. 10% of MSRP due at delivery. APR and rebates may not be combined on in-stock vehicles, all rebates to dealer.
SEELyEOFPAwPAw.COM
OF PAW PAW 161 AMPEY ROAD, PAW PAW, MI 49079 • SEELyEOFPAwPAw.COM
(888) 384-0052
MSRP!
For 84 Months Available