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WinfieldApril 22nd American Vol. 15, Issue 724 Serving Winfield, Lakes of the Four Seasons, and Winfield Township since 2002 April 22, 2016 State agencies ask residents to prepare for potential severe weather, disasters Local, state, and national organizations are encourag- ing Hoosiers to prepare now for thunderstorms, tornadoes, and flooding as part of their Severe Weather Preparedness program. State agencies, including the Indiana Public Safety Commission, Indiana Department of Education, Indiana State panies the arrival of spring. for their home. These battery- Police, Indiana Department Historically, Indiana has ex- powered radios air more than of Transportation, Indiana perienced some of the worst 60 emergency alerts such as Broadcasters Association, thunderstorms, tornadoes, and hazardous weather and other and the Indiana Department flooding incidents during the local area warnings, including of Homeland Security, spring months. Planning and up-to-date weather informa- in cooperation with the preparedness can help mini- tion broadcast directly from National Weather Service, mize weather-related deaths, the National Weather Service. Winfield Elementary School recognizes Students of the Month the American Red Cross, lo- injuries, and property damage. All citizens are also en- Winfield Elementary School recently announced its’ March Students of the cal emergency management In addition to knowing couraged to prepare or update Month for ‘Initiative’. Those pictured include Adelyn King, Javier Salas, Garrett agencies and the amateur ra- what to do during a severe a disaster preparedness kit. Neal, Lukas Liess, Connor Keene, Mackenley Hughes, Courtney Freeman, Edward dio community are included weather emergency, it is also • Food and water for three Fontanez, Aralynn Lawson, Dylan Hall, Ella Keck, Kashmala Mian, Bailey amongst those agencies. important to be prepared in days (includes one gallon of Grafmiller, Maybelle Gruett, Sophia Orga, Truly Fritts, Kaylee Taylor, Eric Rios While severe weather can advance. All Hoosiers, who water per person, per day) Jr., Addison Rausei, Logan Johnston, Davion Strong, Maddisyn Leluga, Isabella strike at any time, volatile are able to, are encouraged to • Battery operated all haz- DelReal, Sadeel Fares, and Reece Luri. weather frequently accom- purchase an all-hazards radio (See Weather Pg. 2) Northwest Indiana husband volunteers tirelessly for Alzheimer’s patients after losing wife to disease Even in the late stages of in Cindy’s honor, as a vol- He’s now the Chairperson of fers in order to equip families AD diagnosis. After shar- her Alzheimer’s diagnosis, unteer with the Alzheimer’s the Walk and has significant- with information or directly ing his own story, Steve di- Cindy Pietras always remem- Association Greater Indiana ly grown the event, in both, refer them to the Alzheimer’s rected her to the Alzheimer’s bered her immediate family Chapter. volunteers and in sponsors, Association for support. He Association’s 24/7 Helpline members. She would light After Cindy passed away each year. also attends health fairs and for more information. A few up when she was with her from Alzheimer’s disease in Steve is also committed community events to connect days later, she thanked him daughter or grandkids and September, 2013, Steve knew to promoting the resources individuals and families to for introducing her to the she always recognized Steve, he wanted to help other fami- and services available to pa- the help they need. Association as she had no her husband of 44 years and lies affected by the disease. A tients and families via the Steve always has families idea these services existed, let caregiver for 7, through ev- resident of Dyer, Steve first Alzheimer’s Association. and caregivers in the fore- alone the fact that they’re free erything. began volunteering in 2014 Through the Clinical front of his mind. He also and available to the public. Anyone who’s had an ex- as a committee member for Engagement program, he reg- volunteers at several food Steve hears that a lot, even perience with Alzheimer’s the Lake County Walk to End ularly visits health care clin- pantries and it was here that from doctor’s offices, and so Northwest Indiana Alz- knows that’s pretty amazing. Alzheimer’s. At the time, it ics to educate physicians and he noticed a woman express- he’s committed to engaging heimer’s volunteer Steve Even more so is the legacy was just him and one other other care providers on the ing frustrations and challeng- physicians and families with Pietras at his grandson’s that Steve is now creating, volunteer on the committee. services the Association of- es as a result of her husband’s (See Husband Pg. 6) graduation. Purdue Calumet technology alumnus honored with March Indiana employment report shows inaugural Outstanding Graduate Alumni Award Chad Celestin, whose continued improvement statewide successful class project as a More than 18,000 Hoosiers Statistics indicator that re- commissioner of the Indiana Purdue University Calumet joined the labor force in flects the number of unem- Department of Workforce student blossomed into a March, marking a third con- ployed people as a percent- Development. “While this job for the Strack & Van secutive month of unprece- age of the labor force, rose by influx of workers has an ef- Til food market chain, is the dented growth. Over the past 0.3% over the previous month fect on the unemployment first recipient of the univer- year, Indiana’s labor force has to 5% in March, matching rate, the fact that 9,300 more sity’s College of Technology grown by over 88,000 and by the national average. Despite Hoosiers are employed than Outstanding Graduate over 157,000 since January, the uptick in unemploy- last month, and over 87,000 Alumni Award. 2013. Correspondingly, the ment, there were 9,300 more more are employed than this Celestin graduated from state’s labor force participa- Hoosiers employed in March time last year, is a testament Purdue Calumet with a bac- tion rate increased 0.3% in than in February. to Indiana’s strong and grow- calaureate degree in industri- Purdue Calumet alumnus Chad Celestin (second from March and continues to out- “Over 60,000 Hoosiers ing economy.” al engineering technology in right) recently received the university’s first College pace the national average by joined the workforce in the Braun also noted that ini- 2010 and a master’s degree of Technology Outstanding Graduate Alumni Award. nearly two percent (64.9% first three months of 2016, tial unemployment insurance in technology in 2014. He is pictured, from left, with Dean of the College of vs. 63%). which is indicative of worker claims are at the state’s low- He began attending Purdue Technology Niaz Latif, Professor-Associate Dean of Indiana’s seasonally ad- confidence in finding and se- est level in more than two Calumet while serving as a Graduate Studies Mohammad Zahraee and Chancellor justed unemployment rate, curing gainful employment in decades. (See Purdue Pg. 2) Thomas Keon. a U.S. Bureau of Labor Indiana,” said Steven J. Braun, www.winfieldamerican.com 2 April 22, 2016 Walgreen’s to host a ‘drug (Purdue from Pg. 1) Strack & Van Til store man- completed another project that 11 Purdue Calumet technol- job-ready alumni to make an take-back’ event on April 30 ager. For his undergraduate enhanced other processes for ogy students. Additionally, he impact in industry and the Walgreen’s will host a the home medicine cabinet. senior project, a requirement his employer, contributing to teaches technology courses economic development of ‘drug take-back’ event with Walgreen’s is working with in his academic discipline, he increased productivity, effi- at his alma mater as a limited our region,” said University the Winfield Town Marshal, local law enforcement to offer established time standards ciency and revenue. term lecturer. Professor of Mechanical Dan Ball, on Saturday, April a better way to ensure medi- and implemented a process Celestin also has established “Chad is an outstanding Engineering Technology and 30, at the Walgreen’s at 109th cations are not accidentally efficiency plan and quality an industrial engineering in- example of an alumnus and Associate Dean for Graduate Avenue and Randolph Street. used or intentionally misused control system for the Strack ternship program at Strack & industrial partner who con- Studies Mohammad Zahraee. The event will be held from by someone else. & Van Til distribution ware- Van Til, which has attracted tinues to help us produce 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and resi- Dropping off medications house center. dents can safely dispose of will also ensure that they are The project produced unwanted, unused, or expired disposed of in a way that does significant cost savings for EES UNERAL OMES & medications at no cost. not harm the environment. the supermarket chain and R F H According to the Drug For more information, call earned him a position as Enforcement Agency, the 219-661-8117 or stop by the Strack & Van Til’s first in- CREMATION SERVICES majority of abused prescrip- Walgreen’s store on Saturday, dustrial engineer. FAMILY OWNED & OPERATED tion drugs are obtained from April 30. As a graduate student, he family and friends, often from RIGHT IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD (Weather from Pg. 1) very expensive, and purchas- Driving on flooded road- Serving Winfield, LOFS & Crown Point ards radio ing flood insurance is one of ways can often place Hoosiers A Full Service Funeral Home • Flashlight the most cost-effective steps and emergency response per- a homeowner can take to sonnel in unnecessary danger. • Extra batteries for radio and Traditional or Personalized Burial & Cremation Services, flashlight protect their home. FEMA’s Never drive through flooded • First aid kit FloodSmart website has cre- roadways, even if the water Out of State Services, and • Extra clothing, sturdy ated a tool to quickly estimate appears shallow. The road Advance Funeral Planning with Irrevocable Trusts shoes, rain gear, blankets, the cost of damages from vari- may have washed out under and personal hygiene items ous amounts of floodwater in the surface of the water. • List of emergency phone a home. www.floodsmart.gov To find out more about numbers also includes resources to help preparing for severe weather • Important documents homeowners prepare their and floods, visit www. (copies of photo ID, social homes for a flood. getprepared.in.gov. security card, insurance and banking information) Hi, My name • Cash (Small bills. Power outages can limit ability to is Charmaine r Ganley, and I am VOTE use ATMs and credit cards) • Special items (baby for- asking for your mula, insulin, life sustaining 3 medication) vote. Finding suitable shelter is I am running for Precinct Chairperson of Precinct 10. I another important aspect to moved to Winfield in 1999 and I love this town! I have preparing for severe weather. worked on several of the Winfield CommunityFests, Am If living in a mobile home or currently an appointed precinct chair, but would like to work in my own precinct and assist my neighbors. Should you similar structure, it is impor- have any questions/complaints I could easily represent you tant to locate a safe shelter in as I attend the Township Meetings. I am member of the advance. For those living in following: Chamber of Commerce, Mid-Lake Women’s REES WINFIELD CHAPEL homes or apartment build- Republican Organization, Neighborhood Watch, Past 10909 Randolph • Winfield, IN 46307 ings, residents should take President/Zline Chair of LOFS Lions Club, Leader Dogs for shelter in the lowest level of the Blind, Power Paws, Holy Spirit Church and owner of (219) 661-2600 the building, away from win- Canine Cuts. ReesFuneralHomes.com dows and doors. 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To avoid lengthy lines the Year, headlines a trio the opening act for Keith Leon Russell, Carbon Leaf, Otto, Jamey Johnson, Chuck Northwest, and Ivy Tech at the gate, all attendees are of country performers at Urban, Thomas Rhett and Robbie Fulks, Todd Snider, Wicks, Charlie Daniel’s State College who purchase encouraged to purchase tick- Purdue University Northwest Florida Georgia Line. Sara Evans and David Band, David Allan Coe, Josh online at www.pnw.edu/ ets in advance on line. More Calumet Campus’ third an- Joining Smith on stage Ramirez. Thompson, Justin Moore, bash-tickets by April 28. In information is available by nual Bash on the Blacktop, will be Logan Brill and As the opening act, coun- and Rodney Atkins. doing so, students should contacting the PNW Calumet on Friday, April 29. The Ashland Belle. Brill has try/rock band Ashland Belle All tickets cost $10; the use their campus e-mail ad- Campus Office of Student music fest, to be held behind gained attention from out- offers years of experience on price is $5 for students of dress at the time of purchase Activities at 219-989-2369. Peregrine Hall south of 173rd lets such as Billboard, CMT Street, is scheduled from 6 Edge, Country Weekly, Early voting underway for the Indiana primary; p.m. to approximately 10 Pollstar, and CMA Close Up p.m., with gates opening at magazine for a refreshingly voters have until May 2 to vote early in-person 5 p.m. authentic sound instilled with Early voting is now open your ballot to avoid the rush “Voters do not need a reason native early voting locations. Smith’s single, “Wastin’ what Southern Living calls a to Hoosiers for the primary is easy. to vote early, simply show up Hoosiers who live in a vote Gas,” spent multiple weeks “bluesy American grit.” The election. Early in-person vot- “Registered voters can go and cast your ballot.” center county should check on top the Country Airplay Nashville Sound dubbed her ing continues through May 2 to their county clerk’s office Almost 30 counties in with their county clerk for ad- Chart in the Nielsen BDS “Walking Wires” one of the at noon. with a valid, government- Indiana have now adopted ditional early voting options. era. Touted by the Huffington top 10 country albums of Indiana Secretary of State issued photo ID to vote ear- the vote center model. Many Before heading to the Third Annual Classic Car Show Connie Lawson says casting ly,” Secretary Lawson says. of these counties have alter- (See Early Voting Pg. 7) now accepting registrations The Third Annual Classic Christ Presbyterian Church. WE CAN FIX ANYTHING! Car Show will take place Gift bags will be avail- on Saturday, June 18, at able for first 30 car entries. • FREE RENTALS ON SITE Christ Presbyterian Church. Free gift card drawings for & Towing From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. car entries. Trophies will be • CLAIM ASSISTANCE Registrations are now being awarded at 1:30 p.m. for two accepted. categories: cars and trucks. 24-Hour Towing (800)358-0122 • INSURANCE DIRECT REPAIR For information and reg- Hotdogs, baked goods and istration call Bob Benson other food items and bever- www.TomAndEdsAutobody.com • WRITTEN LIFETIME WARRANTY at 219-588-6315. Entry fee ages will be available for is $10 The car show was a purchase. The church is hav- success last year and this ing a rummage sale on the THE BEST IN NORTHWEST INDIANA & THE INDUSTRY! year music will be pro- same da. Christ Presbyterian vided by the Stone Rollers. is located at 7416 East 109th Crown Point Schererville Merrillville Proceeds will benefit Riley’s Street in Winfield and may 10730 Broadway 1225 Birch Drive 3111 W. 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Visit us at DRAPERIES & FABRICATIONS HORIZONTAL & VERTICAL BLINDS winfieldamerican.com SANDY HELM 219-662-8888 (219)988-3744 April 22, 2016 7 PNW embracing ‘Day of Giving’; campuses seek to raise $185,000 for scholarships, academic programs Giving can be fun, easy, parents, friends and students is an opportunity for PNW Purdue Northwest gifts can receive an e-mail confirma- and gratifying. That’s the to make a monetary gift in constituents across our re- be designated to any of the fol- tion that will serve as a re- message of Purdue Day any amount. This year’s ini- gion, state and nation to come lowing funds: Scholarships; ceipt for tax purposes. of Giving April 27, and, tiative marks the first time together to make a difference Strategic Initiative; College During the week leading more specifically, Purdue Purdue Northwest’s Calumet and change lives.” of Engineering & Sciences; up to Purdue Day of Giving, Down to University Northwest’s two and North Central Campuses Throughout Purdue Day College of Technology; both PNW campuses will campuses, which are collab- have joined together in the of Giving, beginning at College of Humanities, engage in a series of ac- Earth orating to generate $185,000 annual event. midnight for 24 consecutive Education & Social Sciences; tivities designed to gener- this year for student scholar- “The purpose of Purdue hours, gifts-pledges can be College of Business; College ate spirit and interest. Event ships, academic programs, Day of Giving is to raise sup- made to Purdue University of Nursing; Honors College; dates, times and locations are trEE athletics, and more. port for our students, faculty, Northwest online at www. Athletics; Student Activities; posted at www.hellopnw.org. As a fundraising initia- programs and, ultimately, hellopnw.org. Individuals University Art Collections; Purdue Day of Giving #hel- SErvicE tive, Purdue Day of Giving Northwest Indiana,” Purdue desiring to make a pledge and Other. loPNW t-shirts also are on provides a convenient, non- Northwest Coordinator of are invited to contact purdue- All gifts made during sale for $5. For details call stop, 24-hour opportunity Annual Giving Programs [email protected] for Purdue Day of Giving are 219-989-4155. for alumni, faculty, staff, Danielle Haydell said. “This more information. tax-deductible. Donors will 663-5630 (Early Voting from Pg. 4) polls, Hoosier voters can go fices, candidates’ names and Out on a limb for to www.indianavoters.com or party just as it will be listed on use the Indiana Voters app on Election Day. you since 1992 their smart phone to look up Voter registration is which candidates will be on now closed for the May 3 their ballot. Voters enter their primary, but you can still get Firewood/ county of residence, name registered for the November and date of birth. ‘Who’s On 8 general election at www. Snowplowing Your Ballot?’ will list the of- indianavoters.com.

This day in history April 22,1978 It was Marshall Checker, of the legendary Checker brothers, who first discovered them in the gritty blues clubs of Chicago’s South Side in 1969 and handed them their big break nine years later with an introduction to music-industry heavyweight and host of television’s ‘Rock Concert’, Don Kirshner. Actually, none of that is true, but it’s the story that Saturday Night Live’s Paul Shaffer told on April 22, 1978, as he announced the worldwide television debut of that night’s musical guest, the Blues Brothers; the not-quite-real, not-quite- fake musical creation of SNL cast members Dan Aykroyd and John Belushi. The Blues Brothers’ look, and much of their repertoire, would come together during the hiatus between SNL seasons two and three to film Animal House. It was there that Belushi, a committed rock-and-roll fan, met a 25-year-old bluesman named Curtis Salgado, future harmonica player for Robert Cray. Back in New York for the third season of SNL, Belushi and Aykroyd honed their concept for the Blues Brothers Band and recruited an incredible roster of backing instrumentalists drawn from among the finest blues and R&B session musicians in the country. The Blues Brothers earned three top-40 hits (“Soul Man,” “Rubber Biscuit” and “Gimme Some Lovin’”), a #1 pop album (Briefcase Full of Blues) and a piece of screen immortality via their 1980 film, The Blues Brothers. www.history.com 8 April 22, 2016 Spinnaker Group helping put Winfield and Lakes of the Four Seasons on the map The new detailed, full-size Office, and the South Shore years, with new subdivisions cover all the communities at the POA office and the will be used to market our map of the Winfield/LOFS Visitors Center. popping up all over the place. from Randolph east to 725W. town of Winfield to make community to other areas area is now in production and The map is the brainchild Finding your way can be The north and south bound- sure the map is accurate in and especially to those high will soon be available. Seven of Bill Stack, a resident of difficult even for those of us aries are 101st to 129th. every detail. The map in- taxed Illinois residents. We thousand copies will be LOFS since 1998 and the who have lived here for some The detail is important be- cludes all the current devel- want our businesses to thrive printed and distributed in the owner of a marketing com- time.” cause the map has a two-fold opments in Winfield includ- and our property values to community thru the advertis- pany called the Spinnaker The four-color map will purpose. It’s not only to show ing the new community park increase. The map is an ex- ers on the map. Additional Group. be approximately two feet by people how to get around in on Randolph. It also includes cellent tool to help us get the copies will also be avail- “Four Seasons has 28 three feet, folding to 8.5x11 the Winfield/Four Seasons the 18 hole golf course in word out.” able at the Town of Winfield miles of roads and 13 parks,” inches. One side of the map area, it’s for people to dis- LOFS, the four lakes, and the For more information on Government Center, the said Stack. “And Winfield will include all the commu- cover this community in the 13 parks. the map, contact Bill Stack at LOFS Property Owners has experienced tremendous nities from Randolph west to first place. “The map is truly a show- 219-765-3376. Association, the Chamber growth over the past few Colorado. The other side will Stack works with the staff case piece,” said Stack, “and Local church introduces community garden, farmers market; seeks volunteers The Church of the Four Seasons (COFS) is introducing their newest community outreach project, the Community Garden. It is 1,200 square feet of raised garden beds where there will be planting and harvesting vegetables this summer to share with the local commu- Pictured are, left to nity. right: Dave Ritchie, Jim There will be tomatoes, Meyer, Bridget Harrison, peppers, green beans, po- Madelyn Meyer, and tatoes, strawberries, many Peggy Ritchie herbs, and much more. farmer’s market. Starting in July, there will be Work days to prepare the a free farmer’s market that garden beds are planned will be open on specific days. for April 23 and April 30. All the produce will be of- Planting is scheduled for May fered free to anyone who at- 14. Volunteers are needed to tends the market. help on those days and for A pumpkin patch is ongoing garden maintenance. also planned for a Harvest Church of Four Seasons is Celebration at Church of located at 9100 East 109th Four Seasons. Volunteers Avenue in Winfield. For more and donations to support the information, check out our project will be welcome, and website at www.cofsunit- all sponsors of $200 or more edmethodist.com or call the will be recognized on garden church office at 219-663- signs and with flyers from the 7803.

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