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Become a friend of the Winfield American onFB. Get connected and have a little fun.facebook.com/winfieldamericanRegion Communications Inc.7590 East 109th AvenueWinfield, IN 46307PRSRT STDECRWSSU.S. POSTAGEPAIDCrown Point, INPERMIT No. 811POSTAL CUSTOMERWinfieldAmericanVol. 9, Issue 446 Hometown news serving the Town of Winfield, LOFS and Winfield Township December 10, 2010Red Cross: Make themost of the gift of lifeRed Cross provides tips for good donation experience Ave. in Whiting. Come to donatePlanning ahead is one way after your donation,” saidand receive a T-shirt.to take the stress out of holidayWhitman. “It’s a way for you • Thursday, Dec. 16, from 10gift giving. And when to rejuvenate by enjoying a.m. until 2 p.m. at Familyyou plan to give the gift of a drink and a snack, and to Mobile Medical in the Mainlife through the American meet other donors who just Room, located at 8300Red Cross, you can make the helped save lives, too.” Mississippi in Merrillville.most of your donation experienceDonating blood is simple, Please call 756-7448 toby following a few and takes about an hour from schedule your blood dona-simple tips.the time you arrive until the tion appointment.“A lot of people say preparingtime you leave. That’s an • Saturday, Dec. 18, fromfor a great donation expe-hour, Red Cross officials say, 9:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. at St.rience is just like preparing that could amount to a lifetimeJoan of Arc in the Fellowshipfor a big event,” said Sharynfor someone who needs Hall, located at 200 E. 78 thWhitman, CEO for the blood for ongoing or emergencyAve. in Merrillville. ThisIndiana-Ohio Blood Servicesmedical care. blood drive is sponsored byRegion of the American Red “Blood is a gift that money the Knights of ColumbusCross. “That’s true, because can’t buy,” said Whitman. Council 13003 Blood of thehelping to save a life is a truly “It’s only something that one Martyrs. This is a Power inremarkable thing to do.” person can give to another. the Blood interfaith initiativeGetting a good night’s And that’s priceless.” which aims to bring togethersleep, having a good breakfast For details on giving the groups of all beliefs to helpor lunch, and drinking extra perfect gift this holiday season,the community maintain thewater and fluids can help ensurevisit redcrossblood.org/ supply of donated blood.a successful blood donation.theperfectgift.• Monday, Dec. 20, from 1Donors are also advised Come to donate from Dec. p.m. until 6 p.m. at St. Johnto avoid eating fatty foods, 6 – 31 and be entered into a Township Community Center,and to eat plenty of food rich weekly region-wide drawing located at 1515 Lincolnin iron and Vitamin C in the for a $250 Visa gift card! In Highway in Schererville.days leading up to the donation.addition, all donors from Dec. • Tuesday, Dec. 21, from 2:30Wearing comfortable 20 through Jan. 31 will receive p.m. until 6:30 p.m. at Jeanclothing with sleeves that can a coupon for a free donut from Shepherd Community Centerbe raised above the elbow is Dunkin’ Donuts.in the Arts Room, locatedalso recommended. Upcoming blood drives at 3031 Mahoney Drive in“We also suggest that you • Thursday, Dec. 16, from 8 Hammond. This blood drivespend 10 to 15 minutes relaxinga.m. until 2 p.m. at Clark High is sponsored by Regionalin the refreshment area School, located at 1921 Davis (See Red Cross on Pg.2)State Sen. Sue Landske(R-Cedar Lake) is invitingarea middle and high schoolstudents to make the IndianaPhoto by Stephen Martin PhotographyPTO names Winfield Elementary November ‘Students of the Month’The Winfield-Jerry Ross Elementary PTO recently announced the Winfield Elementary “Students of the Month” for November.Each month students are nominated by their teachers based on the Crown Point Life Skills Program. During November,award winners were recognized for their display of Gratitude: You show thankfulness. Each award winner received acertificate and was photographed by PTO volunteer and professional photographer Stephen Martin. The students’photographs also were displayed in the school. Award winners included: Kindergarten– Kaitlynn Kula, Mya Loubriel,Isabella Krstevski, Brooke Lawhead, Riley Daniels, Alexa Stefanovich, and Meghan Clark. 1 st Grade: Danny Keilman,Katelyn Pavich, Melanie Johnson, Jordan Wagner, Billy Suprenant, Daniel Mimnaugh, Chase Osinski, Logan Frazier, andRachel Florkiewicz. 2 nd Grade: Harrison Smith, Tatum Mitchell, Connor Phutawon, Cooper Withrow, Mason Maris, ConnorCox, and Paul Simonovski. In addition to the Student of the Month program, the Winfield-Jerry Ross PTO provides funds toteachers for classroom materials that promote a positive educational environment and positive life skills.Photo by Mike GooldyMarathon fuels local schools with generous donationFour Seasons Marathon store manager Raju Rawal recently presented a $516donation to benefit the three area elementary school PTOs. Accepting on behalfof Jerry Ross and Winfield schools was Shelley Harris, left, who serves as copresidentof the combined PTO, and Karen Krause, Porter Lakes PTO president.The donation came from Marathon’s recent fall fundraiser where 2 cents pergallon of gas sold on 11 consecutive Thursdays was to be split among the threeschools. This year marks the fourth such PTO fundraiser in the last five years forthe local convenience store and fuel station. Tarun Patel, who owns Four SeasonsMarathon, said he is proud that the donation will go toward the educationalneeds of area kids. Krause and Harris said their PTOs help fund the purchase ofclassroom supplies for teachers, who often pay out of their own pockets whenfunds are scarce. The PTOs also help fund field trips and science programs.Students can serve as Statehouse pageStatehouse their “classroomfor a day” by serving asSenate pages during the 2011Indiana General Assembly.Landske said pages havethe opportunity to spend aday at the Statehouse workingwith their senator and Senatestaff in the upcoming legislativesession, which runs fromWednesday, Jan. 5 to Friday,April 29.“Students who page learnabout the legislative processthrough observation and participation,”Landske said.“By interacting firsthand withlegislators and staff, stategovernment is brought to life.Pages get to see lawmakersintroduce bills, debate andvote on important issues, allwhile meeting other studentsfrom Indiana.”Interested students shouldsubmit page requests as soonas possible in a letter or e-mail. The student’s name – asit would appear on a certificate– address, home telephonenumber, age and school affiliationshould be includedwith requests. Friends wantingto page on the same dayshould send requests together.Specific date requests will beconsidered, but may not bepossible.Landske said the Senate’spage office will confirm thescheduled date after processingincoming requests.To be a page for Sen.Landske, e-mail requests toSenator.Landske@iga.in.govor send by U.S. mail to: StateSen. Sue Landske, IndianaSenate, 200 W. WashingtonSt., Indianapolis, IN 46204Participating as a page isan excused absence fromschool. Pages must arrive atthe Statehouse by 8:30 a.m. tobegin their day in orientation.They then tour the historicStatehouse and observe proceedingsin either committeerooms or the Senate Chamber.Parents are responsiblefor transportation and studentpages provide theirown lunches, which can beeconomically priced at theGovernment Center Cafeteria,Circle Centre Mall, or one ofthe many downtown restaurants.For more information,Landske said to visit in.gov/senator.landske or call 800-382-9467.

2 December 10, 2010Talented CPHS musician is orchestra veteranCPHS senior DanielaGazibara has achieved manyrecent musical accomplishments.She is a member ofthe Chicago Youth SymphonyOrchestra, which is one of thepremier youth orchestras inthe United States.Under the leadershipof Music Director AllenTinkham, the SymphonyOrchestra features top highschool age musicians from theChicago area. This is the HighSchool training orchestrafor the Chicago Symphony.Daniela auditioned and wasaccepted as a member of theirtop orchestra. She performedin Orchestra Hall, home ofthe Chicago Symphony, onNovember 21.Daniela was also acceptedat The Merit Schoolof Music’s Alice S. PfaelzerTuition-Free Conservatory inChicago. The Conservatorypresents a rigorous learningexperience where high expectationsin the classroomyield high results. The tuition-freeconservatory is partof the school where a musiciancan participate in manylarge ensembles includingorchestra, wind symphony,chorus and jazz as well aschamber groups. Alongsideperformance classes, theyalso attend music theory, piano,specific instrumental, andother music-related electiveclasses.At TFC, she is involvedin a piano quintet, windsymphony, bass class, pianofor future music majors,and symphonic orchestra.Daniela is part of a septetthat played Igor Stravinsky’s“L’Histoire Du Soldat,”which was recorded in theWFMT classical radio stationstudios. Her performanceDaniela Gazibarawas aired on Chicago radiostation WFMT 98.7 FMon November 27 and wasreplayed Dec. 2.Daniela is principal bassistin the Crown Point HighSchool Orchestra and hasearned over 20 gold medalsat ISSMA solo and ensemblecontests. Daniela was awinner of the NorthwestIndiana Symphony YoungWinfieldPeople’s Competition andperformed as a soloist at theStar Plaza and a NorthwestIndiana Symphony Concert.She was also a memberof the Northwest IndianaYouth Symphony for threeyears. She is a student ofDr. Phillip Serna, CPHSorchestra private instructor.Daniela is a member of theCPHS Royal Regiment as apercussionist, and performson the bass with the CPHSadvanced band.Daniela said she plansto pursue a musical performancemajor next year andis auditioning for conservatoriesand colleges throughoutthe country.‘Stop, Drop andDonate’ SaturdayThe Lakes of the FourSeasons Fire Dept. andAuxiliary is hosting a communityfood drive to help fillthe local food pantries.Watch and listen for thefire trucks on Saturday,December 11 from 9 a.m. to 3p.m. if you live on the LOFSLake County side or in thesubdivisions of Stony Run,Trees, Stonegate Commonsand Doubletree.We will sound horns, ringbells and collect any foodor monetary donations thatresidents may wish to give tothose who are less fortunate.If you have a donation,bring it out or leave a bag onyour doorstep or at the end ofthe driveway. We hope thatSanta and some of his elvesare not too busy that day. Ifwe do not get to your homeor if we miss you, you cancall 226-0447 or drop yourdonation at the fire station onRandolph Street.(Red Cross from Pg. 1)Federal Credit Union.• Monday, Dec. 27, from 2:30p.m. until 6:30 p.m. at HobartCommunity Center, locatedat 111 E. Old Ridge Road inHobart. Come to donate andreceive cake in the refreshmentarea.• Tuesday, Dec. 28, from3 p.m. until 7 p.m. at theAmerican Legion Post 261in the Bingo Hall, located at13050 Washington in CedarLake. This blood drive is sponsoredby Sons of the AmericanLegion Squadron 261.• Tuesday, Dec. 28, from 2p.m. until 6 p.m. at Cabela’s,located at 7700 Cabela Drivein Hammond.ObituaryKenneth R. KisselKenneth R. Kissel, age64, of Lakes of the FourSeasons, passed awayFriday, December 3 atPorter Memorial Hospital inValparaiso.Ken is survived by his 2children: Jeffrey (Danielle)Kissel of LOFS, and Tracy(Matt) McMahon of CrownPoint; grandchildren: Malloryand Alyssa McMahon andJacob and Cali Kissel; 1brother, Walter (Ruth) Kissel;2 sisters: Debbie (Ed) Hoytof Oaklawn, IL and Denise(Bernie) Domagala of OrlandWINFIELD AMERICAN PICK UP LOCATIONSLooking for a copy of the current issue of theWinfield American? Check out any of thefollowing Winfield area locations where newspapersare delivered typically by 4 p.m. on Thursdayof each week.WiseWayBaja’s RestaurantGator’s Bar & GrillCentier BankFagen PharmacyFour Seasons MarathonLiberty Savings BankSam’s Café• The Merrillville DonorCenter, located at 791 E. 83 rdAve. in Merrillville, is open thefirst and third Saturday of eachmonth from 8 a.m. until noon.To schedule an appointmentto donate call 800-733-2767 or visit redcrossblood.org for more information.Individuals who are 17 yearsof age (16 with parental permissionin some states), meetweight and height requirements(110 pounds or more,depending on their height)and are in generally goodhealth may be eligible to donateblood. Please bring yourRed Cross blood donor cardor other form of positive IDwhen you come to donate.Park, IL; former wife, SusanKissel of Crown Point; andmany nieces and nephews.He was preceded in deathby his parents, Walter andJosephine Kissel.Ken was a former memberof the National Guard.Funeral services wereheld on December 8 atGeisen Funeral-Cremation &Reception Centre. Servicesconcluded at the funeral homeand cremation followed.For information visitGeisenFuneralHome.com orcall 219-663-2500.Smoke ShopStephano’s PizzaChina StarWinfield LibraryTown HallWinfield LiquorsWinfield Ace HardwareChach’s GrillHO, HO, HO!Happy Holidays!Send us your news, photosThe Winfield American wants to print news itemsand photos about community events. Items should besubmitted in writing with a contact name and phonenumber by mail to Region Communications, 7590 East109 th Avenue, Winfield, IN 46307 or by e-mail to mail@region-communications.com. Please type “News Item”in the subject line. 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4 December 10, 2010NowServicingWinfield!Digestive Disease Centers are able toschedule patient appointments very quicklyto assess your symptoms, recommend atesting/treatment plan, or to simply providedigestive wellness screenings and check-ups.Dr. Navin Kumar is dedicated to providingthe highest quality of compassionate care,placing emphasis on the patient’s comfort,privacy and health concerns at all times.Digestive Disease Centersspecialize in the treatment ofthe following symptoms andgastrointestinal disorders.List of symptoms…• Abdominal pain• Abnormal weight loss• Barrett’s Esophagus• Blood in stool• Colitis• Colon Cancer Screening• Constipation• Crohn’s Disease• Diarrhea• Diverticulosis• GERD• IBS• Nausea/VomitingDigestive Disease Centers have been serving NW Indiana for morethan 25 years and we accept most major medical insurance plansNEW OFFICE-WINFIELD WOODS9150 East 109th Ave, Suite 2C • Crown Point, IN 46307Navin Kumar, M.D.1-877-54-COLON (26566)Corporate offiCe5825 Broadway, Suite BMerrillville, IN 46410P (219)981-9000F (219)981-9510OTHER OFFICES & DOCTORS…Harsh Dalal, M.D.,FACG & Richard Hsu, M.D.110 Ridge Road, Suite 8Munster, IN 46321NAVIN KUMAR, MDeduCation: University of Illinois Collegeof Medicine, Medical Degreefellowship: University of ArizonaMedical Center, GastroenterologyCertifiCation: American Board ofGastroenterologysoCiety MeMberships: AmericanGastroenterology Association Indiana StateMedical Association1551 Sturdy RoadValparaiso, IN 463831101 E. Glendale Blvd,Suite 107AValparaiso, IN 46383Call Today To Schedule Your Appointment!Bulldog softball players brighten holiday for familiesThe Crown Point Bulldogs 99 Travel Softball Program put down their bats andgloves during a tournament recently to deliver two food baskets. The playersand their families donated food items as well as two gift certificates to Strack &VanTil for a turkey and ham. With the help of Jerry Ross Elementary PrincipalJennifer Stolarz they were able to find two area families that could use a helpinghand during this holiday season. The girls wish them the best and hope theyhad a happy Thanksgiving this year. Pictured is the team with the two basketsthat were donated. Top row from left, Lizzie Rickard, Gianna Hamady, MckenzieAdams, Morganne Marrs, Lydia Byrd, Hannah Barton. Bottom row from left,Jenna DeBartolo, Ally Wallace, Taylor Howell, Amanda Hawrot.Christ Presbyterian pastor gets new leadership roleOn November 21 members of Christ Presbyterian Church of Winfield andWabash Valley Presbytery welcomed Reverend Robert Shaw as ChristPresbyterian Church’s called Pastor. Reverend Shaw has served as thechurch’s Designated Pastor for the past two years. He has brought manynew and successful ideas and programs to the church. The newly-appointedleadership role will allow Reverend Shaw to continue to guide the congregationin growth and development in the coming years. The “Laying of the Hands,”pictured above, symbolized the faithful bond that elders of the church sharedas they blessed Reverend Shaw with faith in his new position. Everyoneis welcome to worship services led by Reverend Shaw, which take placeSunday mornings at 10:30 a.m. and Sunday evenings at 6 p.m.New Taltree garden holiday open houseCome on in to Taltree’sRailway Garden Depot for apreview of its newest garden.Santa asks that you consider asneak peek at the trains that runthrough a spectacular gardenplanted along a miniaturizedlandscape of mountains andvalleys, tunnels and rivers.Have children’s photostaken with Santa for just $10.Sneak peek with Santa willtake place from noon to 4 p.m.December 11 and 12, and Dec.18 and 19.Taltree’s Railway Garden,set to open in spring 2011, is anoutdoor G-gauge scale railwaythrough a garden that engagesvisitors of all ages in exploration,discovery, and fun. Thedisplay will tell amazing storiesof American railroads in the contextof a large display garden.A wide-range of landscapesare carved into the 2.5-acresite, offering a visual sense oftrains running through canyons,mountains and prairies.Visitors enter and exit theRailway Garden through a1920s-era railroad depot withvintage-style benches and panoramicviews of the garden.Taltree’s Railway Garden willbe the largest and most intensively-developedfeature in theLooking for a “kid-friendly”place to ring in the new year?Bring the family to Deep RiverWaterpark. The $5 fee is for everyoneentering the park after 5p.m. on Wednesday, December31. The evening features on andoff the ice family-friendly NewYear’s Eve party fun.Count down to 2011 in“Paddle’s Time Zone,” which isat 8 p.m. It’s only $5 per person.Regular skate rental fees applyfor those who need to rentskates. Concessions are open.arboretum.Taltree is located at 450 West100 North in nearby PorterCounty. Admission to the groundsis $5 for guests; free for Taltreemembers and children under 5.For more information, visit www.taltree.org, call (219)462-0025 ore-mail info@taltree.org.Bring in the new year atDeep River WaterparkFrom 5 to 7:30 p.m. kids willmake a New Year’s hat to wearto cheer in the New Year. At8 p.m. is the countdown witha sparkling juice toast in theplaza (8 p.m. is midnight in thefamily friendly “Paddles TimeZone”).From 5-10 p.m. enjoy a discjockey, ice skating, and concessionitems for sale. For moreinformation call Deep RiverWaterpark at 219-947-7850or visit lakecountyparks.com/events.html.

December 10, 2010 5Larry andKim GeisenPhoto providedSearch begins for ’61 HHS WildcatsGraduates of Hammond High School’s class of1961 recently gathered with yearbooks and reuniondirectories of past years to plan the 50 th reunioncelebration. October 8, 2011 has been reservedat Teibel’s in Schererville for the dinner. Graduatestotaled 513 in 1961. Thus far, email addresses forclose to 100 classmates have been gathered andthe search is progress. If you are a member of thisclass or have information about any classmate, call219-988-4248, 219-923-1969 or 219-762-6612.Pictured from left are Paulette Nemeth Dittrich,Tamara Steinmetz Simonetto, Robert Meinzer, BetteFunk Berry, Linda Wilson Kramer, Ronald Jongsma,Edward Hundley and Jean Hoover Andello.At Geisen, we know that special memories are made when familyand friends gather to celebrate the life of someone special.That’s why we’re proud to offer a stunning reception centre withfull catering and seating for up to 100 people. We’ve designedthis reception hall with you in mind, because the celebration of alifetime is worth remembering.Crown PointMerrillvilleHebronGeisenFuneralHome.comSince 1867Community works to improvePorter Lakes Elem. playgroundOn November 24, thestudents at Porter LakesElementary received an earlyThanksgiving surprise as themaintenance staff at PorterTownship School Corporationinstalled a new piece of playgroundequipment.The equipment was purchasedwith funds from pastspaghetti dinners sponsoredby the Porter Lakes PTO andcoordinated by PLE parentKim Piazza.PLE parent Roy Krausecontacted Doug Smith, presidentof Smith Ready Mix,who agreed to donate theconcrete for the installation.Locally owned, Smith ReadyMix was generous with theirdonation.This was truly a communityeffort supported by PorterLakes families, staff andSmith Ready Mix, PLE PTOofficers said.KAUFFMAN CHIROPRACTIC662.9855 • Winfield 7620 E. 109th736.7363 • Merrillville 100 W. 84th Dr.Visit our website at www.kauffmanchiros.comToy NEW drive!Bring a new ToyPATIENTS($20 value)WELCOME!& exam Freereceive consulTaTion($167 value)dec. 6-20Safe Gentle Carefor Children & adultS• Headaches • Back & Leg Pain• Work & Auto Injuries• Neck & Arm Pain • NO WAITING!Robert Kauffman DC Ryan Porterfield DC Danielle Kauffman DC Brian Jackson DC Darcy Diehl DCNew Patients Seen Same Day!Most Insurance Accepted…PPO Provider for Anthem, Blue Cross Blue Shield, United Health Care, Cigna & OthersSaturday, December 11 9:30 pmPet portrait funds go to animal shelterThe Four Seasons Animal Hospital and StephenMartin Photography express thanks all those whoparticipated in this year’s Holiday Pet Portraitsessions. Money raised was donated to the PorterCounty Animal Shelter. Anyone interested in havingtheir pets or families photographed may callStephen Martin Photography at 313-5573.Salem United Methodist hostsits 7 th annual Cookie WalkDon’t spend your days ina hot kitchen baking cookiesfor Christmas when you canlet the ladies and gentlemenof Salem United MethodistChurch do it for you.Come to Salem on Saturday,December 18 between 10 a.m.and noon. You may purchasethe homemade cookies ofyour choice for $5 per pound.Containers and plastic gloveswill be provided.Salem United MethodistChurch is located at 756 West350 South in Porter Townshipsouth of Lakes of the FourSeasons. For more informationcall the church office at219-988-4700.The music & vocalharmonies ofCrosby, Stills,Nash, & YoungCSNY’s hits, deep cuts, and fan favorites....Live!Tickets only $7 at the door! All-ages show • Beer & Wine availableArts Theatre in Hobart, IN230 Main St • Hobart, IN • 219-942-1670myspace.com/marrakeshmusicfacebook.com/marrakeshmusic

6 December 10, 2010‘Mom, Can You Move My Legs?’Local mother recounts compellingstory of son’s war injuryAs of August 2010, the military’sofficial number of soldierswounded in Iraq standsat 31,911, although numerousother estimates put the realnumber at over 100,000.With more than 50,000American troops still stationedin Iraq, it’s inevitablethat the number of woundedwill continue to grow.In her candid, inspirationalnonfiction book, “Mom…CanYou Move My Legs?”, a soldier’smom recounts the compellingstory of her son’s injuryin Iraq and stresses the importanceof knowing Christ in aChanging the wayyou feel aboutDentistry...Changing the wayyou feel aboutyourself.Dr. David Reed,DDS• Gentle FamilyDentistry• Teeth WhiteningSmile Makeovers• EmergenciesWelcomeSeen Same Day• Extended HoursEvenings & Sat.crisis (published by WestBowPress). 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December 10, 2010 7Lions Club 25A thanks sponsors, donors for event successThe Indiana Lions forLeader Dog Inc., District25A wishes to thank thepeople that attended the recentDinner, Dance, Beer andWine Tasting.The Lions extend a specialthanks to Calumet Breweries- Michael P. Hagerty, Olinger- Liz Sturgeon and North-Coast Distributors - MikePerez for providing the tasting.The Lions also appreciatedthe great food and serviceprovided by the Lakes ofthe Four Seasons Clubhouse.The Lions Club also said itwants to thank all the sponsorsand donors that helped makethe silent auction and basketraffle a success. This eventtook place on November 13.The club raised over $7,800.The sponsors and donorsinclude: LOFS POA, LOFSClubhouse, LOFS Pro Shop,Paul Boris – LOFS Golf Pro,Leader Dogs for the Blind,DJ. Jack Mancilla, CalumetElectric Supply Corp., HallInsurance Services, Inc., JackThompson – Century 21 PaceGeneral ClassifiedsMusicians WantedBass player and drummer looking for musicians in LOFSarea to jam and (maybe) start a blues/rock/whatever band.Both beginners and in their 60’s. Just want to have somefun. Call Dave at 219-662-0205 after 7PM or email david.goldman@comcast.net. (447)Blackhawks Tickets For SaleSunday, January 23, 3pm. Blackhawks vs Philadelphia,rematch of last years Stanley Cup Finals. Sections 326 and327 (Hawks shoot twice on this end) rows 6 and 7. GreatChristmas present, stocking stuffers. $100 each or buy 4 ormore at $90 each. Dave 219-776-5056(446)Guitar LessonsGary of Flatt’s Music is looking for students. All ages, allstyles. Lessons at my LOFS location or I will come to you. $20per half-hour. Call 219-931-0346 or cell 219-985-4399. (449)Elderly Care Services$10 hour. Cooking, cleaning, laundry, errands, andcompanionship. Call Sheila Bednar, 219-689-1026. 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8 December 10, 2010Local radio host comfortable in ‘new home’Winfield man hits ground running in career behind micBy Mike GooldyAmerican EditorA lot has changed for TavisBuchan in the last 18 months.He got married and movedfrom the Seattle-Vancouverarea to Northwest Indiana.What didn’t change washis passion for broadcastingand his mission to informand entertain from behind themic.Buchan is producer andhost for the weekday show“Lakeshore Drive” airingfrom 4 to 5:30 p.m. onLakeshore Public Radio 89.1FM, the local NPR affiliate.Buchan, 30, lives inWinfield with his wife,Maureen Merritt Buchan,formerly of Lakes of theFour Seasons. The two, whomet in the Pacific Northwest,were married in July. Theydecided to move to Winfieldin September last year.Buchan grew up inBellingham, Wash., a Seattlesuburb. While attending acommunity college, he gota broadcasting internship in1999 that led to a job opportunity.“I’ve always been interestedin the arts and broadcastingis an art,” Buchan said.“The opportunities kept comingat Cascade Radio Group,so I decided to seize the momentbecause I could comeback to school later.”He started at the bottomat Cascade by doing lots of“grunt work,” whatever hewas told to do. Soon he washired to produce a morningshow and graduated into anon-air stint. Buchan laterhosted an afternoon classicTavis Buchan is heardweekdays from 4 to 5:30p.m. on 89.1-FM.rock show. “I’m proud ofwhat I accomplished there.”In the meantime, in2005, he attended two filmschools—The Seattle FilmInstitute and Northwest FilmInstitute in Bellingham,Wash.—while juggling hisradio gig. Buchan said hegrew up as an avid radio listenerand would call in to stationsbecause he wanted to bea part of it.“That’s what I enjoy aboutthis, being able to put mystamp on something engaging,”Buchan said. “I like toconnect with the audience, toinform them.”The Buchans became engagedin Washington andMaureen moved to Winfieldin July 2009. Tavis followedwith a one-way plane ticketin September that year. Thetwo flew back west to getmarried in July 2010.When he purchased theone-way airfare for the2,300-mile trip he did notknow where his broadcastingpassion would take him next.After making the roundsat a number of Chicago andNorthwest Indiana stations,he heard about LakeshorePublic Radio. “I got my footin the door,” he said. “Theysaw my ambition and abilitiesand began giving memore work. It’s steady now.”The station features anumber national NPR programsand local showsduring the weekdays, including“Lakeshore ThisMorning” from 5 to 9 a.m.and “Lakeshore Drive,”which Buchan hosts, from 4to 5:30 p.m. Both feature notonly local stories and peopleof interest, but also regularweather and traffic reports.89.1-FM also is a localaffiliate for IU and Purduebasketball and football gamecoverage and features asmany local high school gamesBuchan is producer-host of Lakeshore PublicRadio’s “Lakeshore Drive” and participates behindthe scenes on a number of other local shows.as it can deliver. The sporttalk“Dan Dakich Show,”originating from 1070-AMThe Fan in Indianapolis, airsweekdays at 7 p.m.Buchan has a variety ofduties at the station. He isbehind the scenes runningthe audio board for a numberof live shows, as well asmaking phone calls, gatheringcontent, doing interviews,and editing segmentsfor “Lakeshore Drive,” forwhich he is responsible.He said his segment ideascome from everything hesees including newspapers,listeners and friends. “I pickcontent to inform and entertain,”he said. “I considermyself more of an entertainerthan one who delivers newsor opinion. My philosophy islet’s have some fun.”His show is streamed liveon the Internet and listenerscan also become a fan onfacebook, he said, which hewill often refer to on the air.“While I’m new and stilllearning about the listenerbase, Northwest Indiana hasreally welcomed me andI’m happy to be a part of it,”Buchan said. “I feel comfortableand at home here already.”Display adsin theWinfieldAmericanget results!Call662-8888Photo providedIndiana Magic Soccer Club wins Thanksgiving tourneyAfter a tough championship Thanksgiving tournament match against the hostclub, Chicago Fire Juniors, Indiana Magic Please came verify away the all ad champions. copy for accuracy Picturedare Magic players, top row from the left, Grant & indicate Comstock, all corrections Carson Shrader, clearly.This is a proof only. All colors here may or may not match final printed copy exactly. This is an opportunity to identify any error madeJack Egnatz, during Karsen the creation Henderlong, of your advertisement. 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