Serving Dowagiac, Cassopolis & Sister Lakes Wednesday, November 26, 2014
Volume 117, Number 228
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Foodies to host free Thanksgiving meal By TED YOAKUM ted.yoakum@leaderpub.com
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Museum director to discuss business’s history Page
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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
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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.”
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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
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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.”
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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.
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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
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