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VOLUME XXXXVIII NUMBER 39 — JANUARY 30, 2010

A bill that would ban smoking in all public places except gambling facilities was withdrawn temporarily by the bill’s sponsor. State Rep. Charlie Brown withdrew the legislation after two amendements were approved. The changes in the legislation would exempt bars, restaurants and tobacco shops from the smoking ban. Brown, who says he plans to reintroduce the bill next week said he was concerned about the amendments that changed the intent of the legislation. He said after the amendment allowing smoking in restaurants was approved it was an indication that there would be drastic changes in the bill. The House voted 52-48 to exempt restaurants and bars from the ban, and in another vote they exempted tobacco shops from the legislation. In voting for the amendments, legislators were swayed by businesses that argued that the ban would hurt their businesses. Brown countered that the health of those who would be affected by the hazards of smoking–including secondhand smoke should have been the concern of the legislators. “The thought process saying that I don’t want to bring harm to my businesses is disheartening,” said Brown. Brown said he excluded casinos from the

INSIDE THIS ISSUE --------Census Bureau ‘Insults’ Historic Influence of Black Newspapers (See story on page 2)

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legislation as a means of avoiding opposition from the casino lobbyists, but planned to add casinos if the legislation passed. Brown will reintroduce the legislation on Monday, February 1. In the Senate a proposal to protect state’s smoking cessation program was introduced by Senator Karen Tallian. Tallian attempted to protect the ongoing work by the state’s smoking cessation program under an amendment offered today. Tallian said the nationally recognized work of Indiana’s smoking cessation program is at risk under Senate Bill 298, which abolishes the Tobacco Use Prevention and Cessation (ITPC) Board. The amendment was rejected by a voice vote after several Senate Democrats spoke in support of the effort. “The only way to save money under the board’s elimination is lay off the 14 staff members currently responsible for this program,” Tallian told colleagues in the Senate. “I don’t understand how you can just give the responsibilities of 14 people to other people who already have full time duties and expect this program to succeed.” Under Senate Bill 298, the board’s duties and management of the program’s dedicated fund would be transferred to the Indiana Department of Health. The program is funded through the Tobacco Master Settle-

ment Agreement Trust Fund, not the state’s general fund. The program is appropriated $10.9 million annually, of which $1 million is spent on administrative costs. The remaining $9.9 million goes to approximately 200 local community tobacco

Buoyed by the enthusiasm of about two dozen supporters, Calumet Township Township Trustee Mary Elgin confidently registered her candidacy for reelection with the Lake County Board of Elections in Crown Point on January 19. Prominent among her entourage were her campaign managers Lamar Taylor and Alex Wheeler, Jr. Registering for the third time, Elgin acknowledged being an old hand at the process. Following her registration, Elgin, one of the better known political leaders of Northwest Indiana, was bombarded with questions from several reporters. “Actually, this is the easy part,” she said to them.“The tough part for any candidate is convincing voters that, they should vote for you. But I’ve tried to do a good job during my seven years as

trustee and hope my constituents are pleased. Bearing in mind our economic difficulties, I’m being prudent with taxpayer funds,while giving the best service

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use prevention and cessation programs to advance a mission which includes preventing tobacco use by Indiana youth, assist tobacco users in quitting, assisting in the reduction and protection from secondhand (Continued on page 2)

MAYOR RUDY CLAY hosted a recognition reception to honor companies and individuals who worked on the Mayor’s “Adopt a Facade Project.” The reception was held Wednesday, January 27 at City Hall. Mayor Clay is pictured congratulating Gary businessman Flozell Hawkins of Rieth Riley Construction for his participation in the project. Also pictured is City of Gary Economic Development director Joel Rodriguez. (Photo by Lou Roldan).

Mary Elgin registers for reelection

to those in need. I hope I’ve done a good enough job that the voters of Calumet Township will reelect me to continue working in their behalf.”

ELGIN SHARES A joke with election clerk Patti McLan as the clerk enters registration information.

Census Bureau ‘Insults’ Historic Influence of Black Newspapers By Pharoh Martin NNPA National Correspondent

CHARLOTTE (NNPA) Flanked by dozens of Black newspaper publishers from across the country, National Newspaper Publishers Association Chairman Danny Bakewell is demanding that the U.S. Census Bureau allocates more funding in advertising for Black newspapers throughout America in order to conduct an accurate count in the 2010 U.S. Census. The current allocation both disrespects the Black Press’s ability to influence African-Americans to respond to the census and woefully inadequate to properly inform Black communities about the importance of being counted, he said. “It’s an issue that grieves us to make public,” said the Los Angeles Sentinel publisher at a news conference in Charlotte on Thursday. “We are deeply troubled that we have to speak out about the lack of commitment and resources that have been allocated to the Black Press of America in order to do an awesome task of counting the undercounted in Black America throughout the country and the Diaspora.” Bakewell said he believes the Census Bureau has a lack of political will to allocate the appropriate resources that are needed to properly and thoroughly reach the African-American community. He said the $2.5 million dollar advertising budget that is currently being rationed to nearly 200 Black newspapers “insults” and undermines the historic influence of the Black Press and is not nearly enough to reach the more than 20 million Black people that read those publications. “It is the source of trust, it is the source of information that guides our community,” Bakewell said. “If we don’t tell it, who will tell it? And we will tell it. And we are

telling it today. We are calling the Census to task and we are asking our representatives in the United States Congress please do not allow this to happen. ” There is much at stake. The outcome of the 2010 Census data will determine how more than $3 trillion in federal funding will be allocated over the next decade as well as how states will be represented in Congress. And so, the flow of federal funds into Black communities and congressional representation will be determined by how accurate the Black population is counted. So accuracy is paramount. In 2000, the national undercount was 0.1 percent, but the Black under-count was 2.8 percent, according to statistics cited by National Urban League President Marc Morial. Fewer than 60 percent of African-Americans returned their 2000 Census questionnaire compared to 77.5 percent of whites, according to the Census Bureau. Bakewell says the U. S. Census Bureau could miss an opportunity to avoid a travesty by not using Black newspapers to get the word out. “In the 2000 Census, we were undercounted by two percent,” Bakewell said. “We believe that we are on the cusp of being given a devastating blow by the 2010 Census of being undercounted in a way like we have never been undercounted before in the history of America.” 2010 Census chief operating officer Arnold Jackson said in an earlier interview that although the last Census in 2000 had an under-count of less than one-half percent overall, he believes masses of people have gone uncounted in the past because of a lack of returned data. According to his agency, fewer than 60 percent of African-Americans returned their 2000 Census questionnaire compared to 77.5 percent of Whites.

Smoking band bill . . . (Continued from page 1) smoke, and emphasizing preven- cerned that the effort could be an tion and reduction of tobacco use attempt to raid the fund for genby minorities, pregnant women, eral use by the Department of children, youth and other at-risk Health. “I have received many emails populations. According to related committee from constituents and advocates testimony presented earlier this worried that this will destroy the month, Indiana’s program is seen progress made to end tobacco use around the nation as a leader in in Indiana,” Tallian said. “It’s antobacco control and as a model other example of a saving a little agency that has included com- extra cash today that will cost us munity participation not only in so much more in the future.” Public health concerns and acits programs but its Executive Board. The administration and tual costs related to smoking are management of ITPC, as well as widespread. Diseases directly rethe design of the entire program, lated to tobacco cost Hoosiers is modeled on evidence-based over $2 billion each year. Indiana best practices as outlined by the spends $174 million each year in Medicaid costs alone for tobaccoCenters for Disease Control. Tallian said she is also con- related illnesses. 2

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NNPA PUBLISHERS, led by Chairman Danny Bakewell, held a press conferenceduring the organization's winter conference to decry the piddly advertising dollars that the Census Bureau is spending with Black newspapers. (Photo by Calvin Ferguson)

Wyclef Jean Weeps for Haiti, Defends Charity Disorganized relief and security concerns loom By Kristin Gray Afro American Newspaper Managing Editor

With tears dribbling down his cheeks and his voice splintering with emotion, Wyclef Jean's message- spoken partially in his native Kreyol at a press conference in New York-captured the devastation felt by Haitians worldwide after a 7.0-magnitude earthquake plunged the Caribbean nation into further economic decay. "I'm not the one that was reporting the news," Jean said. "I'm the one that was carrying the dead bodies on the street. After the camera is off, I still gotta' report back for duty. That's just the reality of my life." But Jean spoke these words before a 6.1-magnitude aftershock jolted Haiti once again in the early morning hours of Jan. 20, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The aftershock is one of many powerful tremors to plague areas in and around Port-auPrince following the initial Jan. 12 disaster, and sent droves of shouting, tearful people onto the streets, CNN.com reported. The effects of the Jan. 20 seismic convulsion have yet to be seen, but the additional quakes have done little to restore the Haitian people's sense of calm and safety. At the Jan. 18 news conference, Jean urged international relief organizations to construct tent cities outside earthquake ravaged Port-au-Prince so aggressive cleanup measures could begin and aid could flow more freely into the country. "Port-au-Prince is a morgue," Jean said at the press conference,

Wyclef Jean describing the blanket of corpses lying prone on the city's streets. "We need to migrate at least 2 million people." The Haitian entertainer also counted on his own celebrity status to facilitate what could become one of the most colossal modern-day exoduses. "I give you my word, if I tell them to go, they will go. But they need somewhere to go to," Jean added. However, Jean's seemingly heartfelt address did little to assuage claims that Yéle Haiti, a nonprofit charitable organization that began as the Wyclef Jean Foundation 12 years ago, has misappropriated funds in its fiveyear history and provided little aid to Haitians caught in the throes of poverty and hunger. In a Jan. 14 article entitled "Wyclef Jean Charity's Funny Money," TheSmokingGun.com unearthed an Internal Revenue Service (IRS) document pointing to the charity's inconsistent fi-

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nancial record keeping and a copious number of expenses for studio rentals, public relations fees and a $100,000 payment for Jean to perform at a benefit concert. The article also claims Jean and Jerry Duplessis, a Yéle Haiti board member, paid $250,000 to for-profit TV station Telemax S.A. for "TV airtime and production services" as part of the foundation's outreach efforts in their native country. However, Jean and Duplessis both own an alleged "controlling interest" in the Haiti-based company. "Did I ever use Yéle money for personal benefits? Absolutely not," Jean said at the press conference. "Yéle's books are open and transparent, and we have a clean bill of health by an external auditor every year since we started." Despite the fiscal scrutiny, Yéle Haiti has raised more than $2 million in the days following (Continued on page 3)

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Lugar-sponsored Haiti legislation sails through United States Senate Several pieces of legislation aimed at helping the victims of the earthquake in Haiti have quickly cleared the U.S. Senate and Senator Dick Lugar has taken a key role in cosponsoring them. "The Haiti earthquake has personally touched each one of us as we try to discern the best way to channel the assistance from those who want to help. This will be a long and difficult recovery and Americans will endure in their support. “We have already seen remarkable generosity in stories of adoptions, volunteers and unique efforts to communicate with people. The Senate stands ready to provide our support to individuals, institutions and governments who want to assist," Lugar said. Last night (Jan. 21), the Senate unanimously passed two Lugar

cosponsored bills. H.R. 4462 will accelerate income tax benefits for charitable cash contributions for the relief of victims of the earthquake in Haiti. It is similar to 2005 legislation to encourage Indian Ocean tsunami relief donations and allows taxpayers to deduct cash donations made to Haiti relief efforts on their 2009 tax filings. Having already passed the House of Representatives, the bill goes to the president for his signature. S. Res. 392 expresses the sense of the Senate on the humanitarian catastrophe caused by the earthquake in Haiti. Next week, the Senate Foreign Relations Committee will hold a hearing on Haiti, focusing on recovery and reconstruction. Lugar is the Ranking Member on the Committee. Lugar is also working with Sen.

Wyclef Jean Weeps for Haiti (Continued from page 2) the massive natural disaster, Haiti," said Therlonge, 25. "He's mostly through mobile SMS do- Haitian and he was born in Haiti; nations. The foundation kicked of course he wants to see better off the largest text-based fund- for our country. He's not trying raising mobilization for relief aid to profit." in history, according to Time magazine. To further refute the accusaShaika Therlonge, a Haitian- tions plaguing his foundation, American Howard University Jean visited the "Oprah Winfrey student from South Orange, Show" Jan. 20, where pop star N.J.- a town where Jean once Rihanna and vocalist Maxwell, lived - said unlike other celebri- who is of Haitian and Puerto Rities inspired to thrust millions in- can descent, performed. In adto Haiti after the earthquake, dition, this week Jean, actor Jean has been a lifelong advocate. George Clooney and journalist "Of all the organizations out Anderson Cooper hosted a live, there, I trust Wyclef's more. commercial-free telethon on at That's why I push his organiza- least 11 major networks to raise tion. I tell everybody to trust Yéle funds for the embattled country.

A TRAVEL TIME sign recently installed for westbound I-80/94 (Frank Borman Expressway) traffic in Lake County lets drivers know how long it will take to get through traffic at any time of day. Chris Dodd, D-Conn., to draft legislation that will help speed Haiti's recovery by instructing the Secretary of the Treasury to work with other nations to relieve Haiti of its outstanding debt with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), including debt incurred

through the end of 2011. This legislation will also help spur economic activity in Haiti by promoting trade between the United States and Haiti. Last week (of Jan. 18), Lugar called for Temporary Protective

Status (TPS) for 18 months to Haitian immigrants and visa parole for Haitian children that are in the midst of adoption proceedings with American parents. Lugar commended the Secretary of Homeland Security's quick decision to grant both provisions.

I’m Thinking of you Today with Love and Happy Memories

“HAPPY BIRTHDAY” Joe Billy Starks January 29,1936 – 11-11-2005 Wife: Geraldine, Children, Grandchildren, Greatgrands, Brother, Sisters, Sidney The Gary Crusader

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EDITORIAL WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE?

A Chicago Public School teacher recently shared a scenario that took place in a 2nd grade classroom. Apparently, there was a white male teacher and an African American assistant teacher. Allegedly, the assistant teacher was treated very badly by the students who disrespected her. She decided to ask them why. The answers that they gave were instructive when looking for the roots of prejudice and dissention in society. One student said that they disrespected the assistant teacher because she was Black, and that the white teacher, in so many words, was better because he was white. Another student opined that she was treated poorly because she was a female, and that males are stronger than females. A third student offered the opinion that the white teacher was a “real” teacher and that the assistant teacher wasn’t a “real” teacher. All of these ideas came from second graders! They haven’t been in school long enough to be jaded by experience or to have formed valid conclusions from them. So where did they get these ideas? From everywhere; from their parents, from pre-school, from the media, from their peers, and the list goes on and on. What this shows is that prejudice, our ideas about the world and our relationship to it, are very deeply ingrained in the very fabric of society. These ideas are buried so deeply that they permeate the subconscious minds of children as young as those in the second grade, and even children younger than that. How can we combat deleterious stereotypical thinking, then, when the still waters of bigotry run so deeply? Where do we go from here, when African American children from a very early age express the opinion that white is better than Black, and that males are better than females? A Black male adult who was present said that, to a certain extent, he shared the opinion that white is better than Black. He said that all you have to do is look at Black neighborhoods and compare them to white ones. Black people accept a lot more garbage and disrespect than whites do in their neighborhoods. He pointed to the reluctance to demand cleanliness and other amenities that white people take for granted. If these ideas are widely held by Black and white people, it’s no wonder that the glass ceiling exists, that white people think that Blacks are inferior, and that Black people occupy the bottom rungs of the socio-economic ladder all too often. The fact of the matter is that Willy Lynch is alive and kicking among Black Americans. There are Black achievers all around, but if we focus our attention on the stereotypes that are gleefully portrayed by the mass media, it is easy to sink into the negative, self-hating loathing stature that is evident among too many Black people. The only way to combat this unfortunate, but predictable situation, is to make sure that our children receive strong counter images and ideas in the home in order to neutralize what they will surely meet in the streets. We must craft cocoons of self-respect around them so that they will be able to see beyond what society presents to them. Actually, this is done every day; Black people are achieving in every area of human endeavor, but the focus is not on them. We must, therefore, take our destiny into our own hands in order to refocus and place greater emphasis on images of a glorious and exciting future in the minds and hearts of our progeny, so that they can take us all to the mountain top! 4

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR HELP MIDDLE CLASS AMERICANS

Pain at the Pump Returning as Gas Prices Head for $3

Dear Editor:

Consumers’ chronic pain at the pump is returning with gas prices Barack Obama now says that he 67 percent higher than a year ago wants to help MIDDLE CLASS and probably heading back toward AMERICA. That’s a good idea. $3 a gallon soon. While you can’t Let’s start by abolishing federal control the price of gas, you can income taxes on the first control how much gas you burn by $100,000 per year of an individ- performing proper maintenance ual and the first $200,000 per and how you drive. Performing simple and inexpensive mainteyear for a married couple. nance can save as much as $1,200 That would put more money in per year in gas costs. people’s pockets to pay the rent, The Car Care Council offers mortgage, food, clothing, medthese gas-saving maintenance and ical bills, health insurance, and driving tips: other essential living expenses. * Keep your car properly tuned It’s only fair, too. For decades, to improve gas mileage by an averfederal and state income tax laws age of 4 percent. have allowed banks, corpora* Keep tires properly inflated tions, and businesses to subtract and improve gas mileage by 3 pertheir essential expenses while cent. * Replace dirty or clogged air fildenying that right to people. ters and improve gas mileage by as It is free and easy to use the inmuch as 10 percent. ternet to find, print, and share * Replace dirty spark plugs, my article “END ANTI-HUwhich can reduce mileage by two MAN INCOME TAXES IN miles perNO. gallon. VOL. XXXXVIII 38 JAN. AMERICA.” (It is at www.wood* Change oil regularly and gain rowwilcox.com.) another mile per gallon. I encourage everyone to contact * Observe the speed limit. Gas their Senators and Representative mileage decreases rapidly above 60 in Congress to demand an end to mph. income tax laws that are mathe* Avoid excessive idling. Idling matically unfair to working peo- gets zero miles per gallon. Warming up the vehicle for one or two ple. Woodrow Wilcox minutes is sufficient. * Avoid quick starts and stops. Griffith, Indiana

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Aggressive driving can lower gas mileage by 33 percent on the highway and 5 percent in the city. * Consolidate trips. Several short trips taken from a cold start can use twice as much gas as one longer multi-purpose trip. * Don’t haul unneeded items in the trunk. An extra 100 pounds in the trunk reduces fuel economy by 1 to 2 percent. To help you drive smart and save money, visit www.carcare-.org and check out the free digital Car Care Guide. Rich White Executive Director Car Care Council

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Nosing Around By Nosey EDITOR’S NOTE: The following column is a gossip column. W e a s k t h a t i t e m s c o nt a i n e d herein be judged by individuals t h a t r e a d i t a s s u c h a nd n o t a s d o c u me n t e d f a c t s g a t h e r e d b y the newsgathering personnel of this publication.

NO THIN BUT POLITICS Calumet Township Board member, Mr. Ronald Edward Matlock, in his quest to become the next Lake County Recorder is finding the road to that office a bit rocky. Members of the Lake County Precinct Organization will fill the vacancy for that office on Saturday, January 30 at the Hammond Civic Center. Word is Mr. Matlock has been aggressively pursuing the position and rumor has it the place where he is facing the most opposition is right here in Gary. Rumor has it Mayor Rudy Clay and Gary Democratic Precinct Chairwoman Elsie Franklin aren’t backing his candidacy, and it’s rumored that Clay is paying Matlock back for not backing him when he sought reelection as county chairman. Nosey hears that Matlock backed Hammond Mayor Thomas McDermott Jr. for the job and now the chickens are coming home to roost. Nosey has been told that Matlock, though not happy with the way things are going, vows to continue his campaign all the way to the caucus on Saturday. This will prove to be a test of an indomitable spirit or a Quixotic quest … We also heard that the “Great Black Leader in Exile,” a Matlock supporter, was denied an opportunity to speak at the Gary endorsement meeting. Supposedly he was going to speak about the need for more Black representation in Lake County government, something that apparently the committeemen were in no mood to hear… Folks within the Gary Precinct Organization are wondering whether Six District Councilman Ronier Scott is a candidate for Recorder or not. Word is a while back he indicated that he was interested in running and then later decided not to run. However, at a recent endorsement meeting his name was submitted as a write in candidate. Rumor has it among the fifty precinct committeemen voting, Scott received three write in votes, obviously not enough to encourage him to continue his candidacy… The Gary Crusader

Meanwhile word reached Nosey that Elsie Franklin’s time as City Chairwoman may be coming to an end soon. Nosey hears that Junior McDermott since becoming county Democratic chairman has not been pleased with Franklin and feels it’s time to remove her. Franklin, however won’t be the only casualty, he plans to remove other city and town chairman. In the future the city chair position will be filled by the county chairman and not elected by the members of the precinct organization. Other than that, it appears to be business as usual.

helping to get the Martin Luther King Holiday bill passed. In the Nosey item it was said the that Hall didn’t receive recognition from the King family for her efforts. Well found out that it wasn’t true –come to find out that she was invited to speak at a King Holiday ceremony. Although we weren’t right about

the situation we still feel we owe her a debt of gratitude. Once

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– N ose y – T H I NK I N O U T S I DE T H E B OA T School Board member Darren Washington has been campaigning to get the state legislature to let Gary enact a residency tax. Washington believes that the city could increase its revenue by taxing people who work in Gary, but don’t live here. He ought to know what he’s talking about because the Gary School System is loaded with folks, including the superintendent, who make a big buck and take it outside the city. Nosey hears that Washington has been down in Indianapolis lobbying for the tax, but got no where with his idea. Heard that one of the legislative leaders told Washington that he’d talked with some of the local legislators and there wasn’t any interest in the proposal. Seems they’re all locked into getting legislation passed for a land based casino in Gary. The belief among the legislators and city leaders is that a land based casino would bring in more revenue. That may be true, but just because the city is getting more money doesn’t mean they’ll know what to do with it. Gary has had two casinos for the last 14 years and the city is about as bad financially as it was before the casinos. Even if Gary does gets a land based casino it couldn’t hurt to have additional revenue that would be generated from the residency tax. Wonder why it’s so hard for them to see this? It’s like that can’t walk and chew bubble gum at the same time.

again thanks Katie for what you did.

For more information please contact Regina Robinson at 219-769-0766 Katie Hall

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Indiana Chamber Takes Next Step Help to Remedy State’s Workforce Skills Challenge INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Chamber has unveiled a new E-Learning Services program to further promote Hoosiers’ workforce development, which unfortunately is currently lagging behind most other states. In fact, a recent Kauffman State New Economy Index ranked Indiana 43rd in workforce education level. The E-learning Services program, released in partnership with Ready Indiana, features courses designed to help companies of all sizes reduce training costs and travel time, while providing 24/7 online access for users. Courses focus on improving basic business skills such as writing, math, communication and common computer applications as well as more advanced topics like project management, human resources, accounting, compliance, top technical certifications and much more. Companies can register employees for either the business course package (over 700 courses for $249) or the technical course package (over 2,000 courses for $749). “Nearly one million Hoosiers need to master or improve even basic skills to meet the needs of Indiana’s employers,” explains Kris Deckard, Ready Indiana executive director. “Many companies are unaware of available training and do not

have resources to provide it themselves. The Chamber is responding by offering an affordable way to provide training in hundreds of topics, all of which can drastically improve the quality and

productivity of front-line, administrative and professional staff.”

The Indiana Ready Mixed Concrete Association (IRMCA) presented the 2009 Outstanding Concrete Achievement Awards for projects in the State of Indiana on January 19, 2010 at the Indianapolis Marriott North at Keystone at the Crossing in Indianapolis, Indiana.

trial Projects—Patterned/-Decorative - Castleton Square Mall Lifestyle Center Addition, Castleton - Century Center Island Park Renovation, South Bend

For more information, visit www.indianachamber.com/elearn.

Outstanding Concrete Achievement Awards presented to 23 statewide

Concrete Residential Projects— Patterned/Decorative - Jon and Marta Residence, Bloomington Spencer Residence, Greenwood Concrete Residential Projects— Other - The Gem by Treasure Homes, Burns Harbor - Fadl/Rong Residence, Indianapolis Concrete Commercial & Industrial Projects — Commercial Building Projects - United States Cold Storage, Lebanon -Medco, Whitestown Concrete Commercial & Industrial Projects — Cast-in-Place Frame Projects - Multidisciplinary Science Building II, IU Campus, Bloomington

Concrete Commercial & Industrial Projects—Industrial Projects - Black Panther Mine, Oaktown Concrete Commercial & Industrial Projects—Public/-Institutional - St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka - South Adams School K-8, Berne Concrete Commercial & Industrial Projects—Pervious - Indiana Dunes State Park West Parking Lot Rehabilitation, Chesterton Concrete Commercial & Industrial Projects—Other - Keep Indianapolis Beautiful Headquarters, Indianapolis - Benesse Healing Garden, Shelbyville - Komodo Dragon Exhibit — Indianapolis Zoo, Indianapolis

DR. MARLON MITCHELL, Director of Instructional Technology for the Gary Community School Corporation was the speaker at a breakfast forum sponsored by the Gary Chamber o f C o m m e r c e T h ur s d a y , J a n u a r y 2 1 a t t h e c h a m b e r o f f i c e . Mitchell spoke on developing Gary’s economy through techn o l o g y i n t h e 2 1 s t C e n t u r y . Mi t c h e l l , l e f t , i s p i c t u r e d w i t h Gary Chamber of Commerce executive director Chuck Hughes. (Photo by Lou Roldan) Concrete Commercial & Industrial Projects—ICF - Sts. Peter & Paul School, Haubstadt Concrete Infrastructure Projects—Municipal Streets - Main Street Underpass at The Grand Trunk Railroad, Mishawaka Concrete Infrastructure Projects—Parking Lots > 500 CY - St. Michael’s Playground and Parking Lot Improvements, Plymouth Concrete Infrastructure Projects—Parking Lots < 500 CY Cork Liquors, Shelbyville Concrete Infrastructure Projects—Flowable Fill - 34 KV Relo-

cate/Heavy Haul Road for BP, East Chicago Concrete Infrastructure Projects—Pervious - Columbus City County Jail, Columbus Concrete Infrastructure Projects—Bridges - Keystone Avenue Roundabout Interchanges at 106th St & 126th St, Carmel

IRMCA presents these awards to recognize extensive application or imaginative use of concrete; and to honor the accomplishments of project owners, architects, engineers, contractors, owners and ready mixed concrete producers.

Concrete Commercial & Indus-

Networking Event For Home-Based Businesses Join Home-Based Businesses in NW Indiana as they share their services and skills on Saturday, February 6, 2010, at the Hampton Inn, 8939 Calumet Avenue, Munster, IN thru Speed Networking from 1:00-2:00 pm. In addition, from 2:00-3:00 pm a Dress for Success Presentation will take place. New and potential business

owners are welcome to attend. Mail your $10.00 per-person fee to D. Renee Patikas, c/o Single Lifestyle Magazine, P. O. Box 3633, East Chicago, IN 46312 by February 4, 2010, and make it payable to D. Patikas. Call 219-938-3946 - Daisy Curtis – or e-mail: bridgegaps@sbcglobal.net for further information.

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Indiana Heritage Quilt Show returns for 19th year BLOOMINGTON, IN – Now in its 19th year, the Indiana Heritage Quilt Show (IHQS) continues to offer a unique experience for both quilting enthusiasts and anyone who simply appreciates the artistic nature of quilting. This year's show will be from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Thursday and Friday, March 4 and 5, and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, March 6, at the Bloomington/Monroe County Convention Center. Admission will be $7 for children 12 years old and older and free for children 6 years old and younger. The IHQS will feature over 150 quilts from across the United States. Each beautifully quilted creation will be vying for a portion of $17,000 in cash prizes and awards. Winners will be chosen in each of 10 judged categories, including appliqué, pieced, fabric art, wall quilts, mixed technique, ensemble and small scale quilts. The IHQS is also proud to host several internationally recognized instructors who will present three

full days of workshops. Space is currently still available for many of these workshops offered for quilting enthusiasts. Workshops feature a wide variety of topics and suit all skill levels. Reserve your space quickly, as the deadline is approaching and workshops are filling up fast. Workshop registrations must be postmarked by Sunday, Feb. 14, in order to qualify for pre-registration. Please use a separate registration form for each person and be sure to give both your first and second choice of workshop for each day. Information and registration forms are available online at: www.IHQS.org.

Ivy Tech Community College is offering a Body Sculpting Class beginning February 8 through March 17. The class will be offered on Mondays and Wednesdays at the Gary campus from 6pm to 7pm. This class is designed to shape and tone the body without building muscle size or bulk. It is highly recommended to those following a weight loss plan because it

helps retain lean muscle tissue while boosting metabolism. All fitness levels are welcome. The cost of the class is $65. All participants must have one set of 5lb or 8lb hand weights, a yoga mat and a resistance band. The instructor will be Ms. Robin Bernal-Bell. For more information or to sign up please contact Josephine Blockson at 219-9814430 or jblockso@ivytech.edu.

The Indiana Heritage Quilt Show will include a Merchant's Mall and additional quilt-related exhibitions. For more information on the Indiana Heritage Quilt Show visit the Web site: www.IHQS.org or call the Bloomington Visitors Center at 800-800-0037.

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TWO DAPPER GENTS- Gary Police Chief Gary Carter and businessman Roosevelt Haywood I I I c u t a d a s h i n g f i g u r e d u r i n g t h e G a r y C h a m b e r o f C o m m e r c e C e l e b r i t y F a sh i on S h o w Friday, January 22 at the Majestic Star Casino. Carter and Haywood were joined by models who displayed the latest fashions by local designer Queen Toppins. (Photos by Lou Roldan)

The Glen Theatre 2nd Annual Stellar Gospel Awards “Gary Style” Saturday, January 30, 2010 CHURCH OF THE YEAR ( ) New Friendship ( ) First AME ( )St. Monica/St. Luke ( )St. James ( ) 20th Century

DRUMMER OF THE YEAR ( ) Antonio Brown ( ) Carl O’Neal ( ) Willie Miller ( ) Brenda Johnson ( )Dwane Watkins

PASTOR OF THE YEAR ( ) Rev. Benjamin Holmes ( ) Rev. Roosevelt Bradley ( )Rev. Levern Swain ( ) Rev. Edward Turner ( ) Rev. Alfred Johnson

PIANOIST OF THE YEAR ( ) Jean Johnson ( ) Ida Eunice Lawrence ( )Maulty Jewell IV ( )Delwin Murphy ( )Chris Sims

CHOIR OF T HE YEAR ( ) Goodwill Choir ( ) New Friendship Choir ( ) Clark Road Choir ( ) St. Timothy Community Choir ( ) Gary Civic Chorale

GROUP OR DUO OF THE YEAR ( ) Heaven Bound Gospel ( ) Wings of Harmony Singers ( )CeCe& Co. ( ) Brothers In Christ ( ) One Nation Under God

CHOIR DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR ( )Brandon Rudd ( )Waushara Person ( )Delosa Burns ( )Dolena Mack

MALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR ( ) Cliff Gober ( )Charles Johnson ( ) David Gullett ( ) Thomas Elmore ( ) Rev. Eddie Scott

ORGANIST OF THE YEAR ( )Damion Miller ( )Terry Richardson ( )Maulty Jewell IV ( ) Sandra Turner ( ) Thomas Elmore

“A Commitment to Excellence

FEMALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR ( )Armeice Johnson ( ) Cathy Townsend ( ) Mama Rose Dumas ( )Cecelia Tapp ( )Mozelle Holland

PRAISE DANCER(S) OF THE YEAR ( ) Praise 2009 Dancers ( ) Gregory Brokemond ( ) Ebony Winslett ( ) Chosen ( ) God’s Image PRAISE TEAM OF THE YEAR ( ) Embassies of Christ ( ) True Foundation ( ) New Nazareth M.B. Church RADIO PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR ( ) Joyce Peterson ( ) Kenneth Williams ( ) Marvin Lyles ( )Darryle King Please mail ballots to: The Glen Stellar Awards, P. O. Box 64622, Gary, In 46401 DEADLINE FOR BALLOTS IS JANUARY 20, 2010 ALL BALLOTS MUST BE ORIGINALS – DUPLICATED BALLOTS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED

Since 1967” The Gary Crusader

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ers CYNTHIA DAVIS and ROSETTA HOPKINS (Feb. 3); and author and former Gary City Councilperson and School Board-member “DOLLY MIL-

HOME-BASED BUSINESSES IN NW INDIANA will share their services and skills during a two-hour session in Munster’s Hampton Inn, at 8939 Calumet Avenue, Saturday, February 6, from 1 until 3 pm. Speed networking and dressing for success are among the presentations to be spotlighted here and new and potential business owners are welcome to attend. A $10 registration fee is asked of guests who may mail a check or money-order to Single Lifestyle Magazine publisher D. RENEE PATIKAS, c/o

HUE DEGGANS; local businessman NATE CAIN, who celebrates a birth date February 1, getting a hug from wife JACKIE who celebrates February 27th; lo-

Deggans and Upshaw -DDCOUNT OFF ANOTHER YEAR for birthday celebrants like: SHIRLEY FISHER, GA’NELL RICHARDSON, GWEN ADAMS, STACY GUILLORY and TV zil-

and iconic Chi Town mixologist and former Harlem Globetrotter FRED MARBERRY (Jan. 30); Gary School City retiree LOUISE LEE, JACKIE FOX, DONNA DONNAVILLE, NBC-TV newsman WARNER SAUNDERS and Chicago Cubs Hall-of-Famer ERNIE BANKS (Jan. 31); JUDY TROTTER and CAROL ANN SEATON (Feb. 1); busi-

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The Fisher brothers holding court nesswoman MAE WELLS, INGRID PETERMAN, LETRICE FRANKLIN, WGVE-FM Radio’s NIK NIGHTENGEL, Chi Towner FONTINI WILLIAMS and new NW Indiana Urban League CEO VANESSA ALLEN (Feb. 2); REGINA LAWS, ELLAREE GAULT and Chi Town-

Patikas Box 3633, East Chicago, IN., 46312. If you need to know more, punch-up DAISY CURTIS at 938-3946.

lionaire OPRAH WINFREY (Jan. 29); CARLITA NICKSON, LETTY ALMODOVAR, Atlanta, Georgia Judge ELAINE CARLISLE

LENDER (Feb. 4). -DDSEEN-ON-THE-SCENE: our sis-in-law JEAN UPSHAW, who celebrates a birth date January 31, taking a time-out with her sister

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cal cable TV videographer MICHELLE HARPER congratulating White Dove managerkeyboarder GREG HOSKINS on the sextet’s new “Paradise” record album release; local talkshow hosts (Cable Channel 4) (Continued on page 9)

Harper and Hoskins

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Deggans’ Den . . . (Continued from page 8)

wife/vocalist RENEE’ and daughter AFRIGIE sharing a Kodak-moment with, left, fans DELMOS and MARDELL BURKS following a late spring jazz concert on the Valparaiso University campus. -DDDEGGANS’ DIG: (somewhere here, there is a lesson to be learned) IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO AWAKEN A PERSON WHO IS PRETENDING TO BE ASLEEP! L-R:White and Means

L-R: Hughbanks, Thomas, Reyes & Lewis RAYFIELD FISHER, seated in the Roosevelt High tee-shirt, and his brother LLOYD, standing in the wide-brimmed hat, holding court at a recent outing in Gary’s Genesis Convention Center; Chi Town-transplants, l-r, ED HUGHBANKS and AL THOMAS hangin’ with Windy City roadies WILLIAM REYES and DWIGHT LEWIS at a past outing; recording star and former Miss Indiana titlist KELLEE PATTERSON talking it over with former Gary mayor Atty. RICHARD G. HATCHER during a holiday happening; EIA WHITE, left, and MICHELLE MEANS of Country Club Hills, Illinois’ Gifts And Novelties Galore showing-out during local fashion mogul QUEEN TOPPINS’ annual fashion fling in Hobart’s Avalon Manor last November; The Red Hat Society’s (Classy Ladies Chapter) BEATRICE ROBERTSON showing-out at

her organization’s holiday bash in Gary’s Genesis Convention Center; members of the United Steelworkers, Union Local 6787, taking a breather during last spring’s Sojourner Truth House Walk-AThon around Gary’s Gleason Park Golf Course; and song-

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Patterson with Attorney Hatcher writer, record producer, college prof, keyboarder and our WGVEFM Radio jazz deejay stablemate BILLY FOSTER, center, with

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Read “Simeon’s Story: An Eyewitness account of the Kidnapping of Emmett Till” CHICAGO - “Simeon’s Story: An Eyewitness Account of the Kidnapping of Emmett Till,” a book by Simeon Wright, has been published and released by Lawrence Hill Books, an imprint of Chicago Review Press, January 2010. Information about the book is available by calling Stephanie Davenport at (773)947-0600 or by e-mail to: sdavenport@dusablemuseum.org. Wright was 12 years old when he “experienced” the tragic lynching of his cousin, Till. Wright was with Till when Till “allegedly whistled” at Carolyn Bryant. He

also was sleeping next to Till when Till was kidnapped, by two white men, from Wright’s childhood home. According to the publishers, Wright “puts to rest the many discrepancies and false accusations associated with his cousin’s murder in this powerful, comingof-age memoir.” Also, he “relates a profound snapshot” of: growing up in segregated Mississippi during the 1940s and 1950s; the nation’s reaction to Till’s killer’s acquittals; and the family’s ongoing strive for justice. Wright lives in Chicago.

Iv y Tech Community College hosts Dr. Glen Wurglitz Dr. Glen Wurglitz, M. Div., Psy.D., HSPP, Director of the Behavioral Unit at St. Catherine Hospital in East Chicago, will speak at Ivy Tech Community College’s De La Garza Campus in East Chicago on Tuesday, February 9 at 10am. Dr.Wurglitz is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist who is an active reservist with the U. S. Army’s 785th Combat Stress Unit, Medical Company out of Minneapolis, Minnesota. He completed two tours in Iraq. Dr. Wurglitz will speak about Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and the impact the stress is having on our enlisted men and women as they return home. This speaking engagement is open to the public. For more information please contact, Amy

Nieman, Assistant Program Chairperson Human Services Program at 219-392-3600 ext. 226. Ivy Tech Community College is the state’s largest public post-secondary institution and the nation’s largest singly-accredited statewide community college system with more than 130,000 students enrolled annually. Ivy Tech has campuses throughout Indiana. It serves as the state's engine of workforce development, offering affordable degree programs and training that are aligned with the needs of its community along with courses and programs that transfer to other colleges and universities in Indiana. It is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association

BET’S JEFF JOHNSON was the guest speaker for Indiana University Northwest’s Dr. Martin Luther King Program Thursday, Janua ry 14 at Savannah Ha ll. Johnson (center) is pictured with Dr. Kenneth Coopwood and IUN Chancellor Dr. Bruce Bergland prior to the program. (Photo by Lou Roldan) EDITOR’S NOTE: In last week’s issue (January 23, 2010) the above photo was featured, but was accompanied by the wrong caption. We are reprinting the photo with the correct caption. We apologize for the mistake.

STATE REP. VERNON Smith is pictured with Student Page D e A n g e l o T a y l o r . T a y l or , a fr e sh m e n a t T h e a B ow m a n School in Gary was one of four Gary students that served as pages during the 2010 session of the Indiana State Legislature. 10

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Rev. Protho named One Church One School president for Gary’s schools Carmen M. Woodson-Wray

Rev. Jerry Protho, pastor of Unity Baptist Church, has been named President of the One Church One School Program for the Gary School System. The One Church One School Community Partnership Program is the innovation of Bishop Henry Williamson, its founder and CEO. This nationwide program involves churches and schools in partnerships that teach young people to value life and learning. Over 200 One Church One School partnerships across the nation are positively impacting students through tutoring and mentoring programs, parent involvement, homework assistance programs, scholarships and student empowerment conferences.

Rev. Protho was recommended to the nominating committee by the National Vice President and local Coordinator Rev. Carrell K. Cargle, Sr. Rev. Cargle said he believes Rev. Protho will be an asset to the program since he has been on board since the program started in Gary in 1994. He said, “With Rev. Protho’s motivational skills God wanted him in this leadership position. We look forward to him moving the program to the next level as well as working on the national level.” The goal of the One Church One School Program is to improve student academic achievement, social behavior and personal development. Rev. Protho said his church will continue the work they have already started with the One Church One School as well as encourage other churches to

get involved. He said, “We want to see more churches adopt schools in their neighborhoods and become actively involved. We want to see them meet with the principals, teachers, parents and students. We need them to get aggressively involved in the future of our children.” Rev. Protho said one of the programs being implemented is Fu-

ture Teachers of Tomorrow. This program explains to students the importance of being a teacher, what a teacher does and the rewards of being one. Beginning at the 8th grade level teachers in the church are recruited to educate students in considering the teaching profession. He said, “I am excited about seeing this program progress due to the drop off of

students pursuing careers in the field of education.” Rev. Protho and his church are partnered with Williams Elementary, Jefferson Elementary and Roosevelt High School. He said he would hope churches already involved and other churches will come on board and adopt schools in their communities.

CHURCH CALENDAR New pastor will be installed at St. Paul M.B. Church Attend the installation services for the Rev. Howard Carter, as pastor of St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church, 2300 Grant St., at 7 p.m., Friday, Feb. 5 and 4 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 7. The guests will include: the Rev. Marion J. Johnson Jr., moderator of the Northern Indiana Educational District Association; the Rev. Isaac Culver Jr., president of the Original General Missionary Baptist State Convention of Indiana Inc.; the Rev. John Tally, president of The Baptist Ministers Conference and Vicinity; Pastor Nicholas Brown, Commonwealth Baptist Church, in Chicago; Pastor Elmore Lesure, Greater St. John Church, in Chicago; Elder Timothy Dotson, Greater New Birth, Church of God in Christ, in Chicago; Pastor Billy Hawkins, Gary Mayor Rudolph Clay. “Emergency Fund Raiser” for Haiti will present music and poetry

Attend the “Emergency Fund Raiser,” for the people Haiti, from 4:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., Friday, Jan. 29, at Trinity United Church of Christ, 1276 W. 20th Ave. Music, poetry and other arts will be presented. According to the United Afrikan Movement and the Central District Organzation, the proceeds will be shared among several organizations that directly benefit the people of Haiti. For information, call (219) 887-5547 or (219) 886-1522. The United Afrikan Movement and Central District Organization report that as a result of the devastating earthquake that took The Gary Crusader

place of Jan. 12, an estimated 150,000 people have perished and another nearly 200,000 are injured.

Send Your Church Announcements Send your church announcements to: Gary Crusade r, Church Calendar, 1549 Broadway, Gary, IN 46407; fax (219) 883-3317; e-mail – garycrusadernews@aol.com.

PRO THO TO HEAD One Church One School- Rev. Jerry Protho was ele cte d preside nt of Gary’s One Church One School Program. Protho was elected during a meeting of the organization held Monday, January 25 at Bethel Temple Church of God and Christ. Pictured l-r: Rev. Chester Bell, nominating committee chairman and pastor of Bethel Temple; Hortense House, assistant secretary; Rev. Ruby Welch, secretary and pastor of Israel CME Church; Rev. Protho and Rev. Carrell Cargle, One Church One School Coordinator and National Vice President. LR rear: Rev. John Talley, president of the Gary Baptist Minister and Vicinity; Sylvester Nixon, vice president and Bishop Norman Hairiston Jr. president of Interfaith Clergy. (Photo by Rev. Leon Walker)

Serving The Community Over 60 Years FINER FUNERALS NEED NOT BE COSTLY PROFESSIONAL SERVICES WE PROVIDE: TRADITIONAL FUNERALS ALL DENOMINATION FUNERALS MEMORIAL SERVICES CREMATIONS – DIRECT & INDIRECT PRE-NEED FUNERAL TRUSTS IMMEDIATE BURIALS (Graveside) SHIPPING SERVICE ALL PAPER WORK (Ins. Claims, Etc.)

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Phone: (219) 949-6325

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LEGAL NOTICE TAX SAL E CERTIFICATE $2,788.94

Subject To 10% of 15% (Minimum Bid) $2,788.94 Subject To 10% Per Annum (Surplus): $0.00 Cause Number: 45C01-0907-MI-00064

No. 452811673

WITNESS MY HAND AND THE SEAL OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF LAKE COUNTY. PEGGY HOLINGA KATONA

STATE OF INDIANA, LAKE COUNTY

REGISTERED BY AUDITOR OF LAKE COUNTY THIS 18TH DAY OF DECEMBER, 2009

1/30, 2/6, 2/13

LAKE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS 2293 NORTH MAIN STREET CROWN POINT, IN 46307

TAX SAL E CERTIFICATE $9,472.00

Subject To 10% of 15% (Minimum Bid) $2,986.44 Subject To 10% Per Annum (Surplus): $0.00 Cause Number: 45C01-0907-MI-00064

No. 452802179

45-08-15-155-001.000-004 Key Number/Property ID# Brief Legal Description: OAK PARK ADD.L.48 BL.17 02 Vacant Or Abandoned Sale Street Address or other common description: 2401 Broadway the said sum paid being equal to or greater than the amount of the judgment issued by the Lake County Court on 07/14/2009 said judgment based on taxes, penalty, interest and costs due on the Real Estate above described for the year 2006 payable 2007, and prior years, to which is added the tax of 2008 payable 2009, said land being assessed and duly entered for the taxation in the name of

Key Number/Property ID# Brief Legal Description:

The purchaser, above named, having paid the treasury of Lake County said purchase money (he or she being the highest and best bidder for cash), will be entitled to a deed for the tract of land so purchased as above described at the expiration of the redemption period (Wednesday, November 18, 2009) and after said purchaser complies with the statutory requirements of IC 6-1.1-25-4 et seq., if the same shall not have been previously redeemed. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal as Auditor aforesaid at Crown Point, Indiana, this 7/21/2009 STATE OF INDIANA, LAKE COUNTY I, John Petalas Treasurer of Lake County, do hereby guaranteed that the taxes and special assessments on the Real Estate named in the above certificate are delinquent, and that the same were yet due and unpaid at the time of the sale thereof, mentioned in said certificate, and said Real Estate being eligible for sale IC 6-1.1.1-24 JOHN PETALAS TREASURER OF LAKE COUNTY, INDIANA

45-08-09-437-013.000-004 C.T.L. & I. CO’S. 5TH ADD. ALL L.6 BL.5 01 Normal

Street Address or other common description: 1720 Broadway the said sum paid being equal to or greater than the amount of the judgment issued by the Lake County Court on 07/14/2009 said judgment based on taxes, penalty, interest and costs due on the Real Estate above described for the year 2006 payable 2007, and prior years, to which is added the tax of 2008 payable 2009, said land being assessed and duly entered for the taxation in the name of

LAKE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS GERRY SCHEUB ROOSEVELT ALLEN, JR. FRANCES DUPEY

I, John Petalas Treasurer of Lake County, do hereby guaranteed that the taxes and special assessments on the Real Estate named in the above certificate are delinquent, and that the same were yet due and unpaid at the time of the sale thereof, mentioned in said certificate, and said Real Estate being eligible for sale IC 6-1.1.1-24 JOHN PETALAS TREASURER OF LAKE COUNTY, INDIANA ASSIGNMENT OF COMMISSIONER OWNED TAX SALE CERTIFICATE

THE STATE OF INDIANA, LAKE COUNTY, SS: FOR $2235.00 RECEIVED, CERTIFICATE NUMBER 452802179 IS HEREBY ASSIGNED AND TRANSFERRED TO HERMIE STEWART JR, WHOSE MAILING ADDRESS IS 2152 LOUISIANA STREET GARY, INDIANA 46407

Personally appeared before the undersigned, County Auditor, this 18th day of DECEMBER 2009, the above named Gerry Scheub, Roosevelt Allen Jr., and Frances DuPey and acknowledged the foregoing assignment to be their act and deed. The purchaser, above named, having paid the said Commissioners said purchase money (he or she being the highest and best bidder for cash), will be entitled to a deed for the tract of land so purchased as above described at the expiration of the redemption period (March 25, 2010) and after said purchaser complies with the statutory requirements of IC 6-1.1-24-6.1 et seq., of the same shall not have been previously redeemed.

SALE DATE: 11/24/2009

WITNESS MY HAND AND THE SEAL OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF LAKE COUNTY.

THE STATE OF INDIANA, LAKE COUNTY, SS:

PEGGY HOLINGA KATONA REGISTERED BY AUDITOR OF LAKE COUNTY THIS 18TH DAY OF DECEMBER, 2009 1/30, 2/6, 2/13

TAX SAL E CERTIFICATE $16, 564.66

Subject To 10% of 15% (Minimum Bid) $2,986.44 Subject To 10% Per Annum (Surplus): $0.00 Cause Number: 45C01-0907-MI-00064

No. 452801487

LAKE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS 2293 NORTH MAIN STREET CROWN POINT, IN 46307

PEGGY HOLINGA KATONA

TAX SAL E CERTIFICATE Subject To 10% of 15% (Minimum Bid) $2,986.44 Subject To 10% Per Annum (Surplus): $0.00 Cause Number: 45C01-0907-MI-00064

No. 452810677

STATE OF INDIANA, LAKE COUNTY

The following described piece or parcel of land in LAKE County, Indiana, to wit: 45-08-05-482-001.000-004 RESUB. GARY LAND CO’S 3RD. SUB ALL L.1 BL.4 01 Normal

Street Address or other common description: 703 GRANT the said sum paid being equal to or greater than the amount of the judgment issued by the Lake County Court on 07/14/2009 said judgment based on taxes, penalty, interest and costs due on the Real Estate above described for the year 2006 payable 2007, and prior years, to which is added the tax of 2008 payable 2009, said land being assessed and duly entered for the taxation in the name of

I, Peggy Katona County Auditor in and for the County aforesaid, do hereby certify that a public sale held by John Petalas the County Treasurer of the aforesaid County, which commenced on Tuesday, July 21, 2009 at 10:00:00 AM and continued until all parcels were offered for sale, that the treasurer did on Tuesday, July 21, 2009 in the main gallery of the Lake County Government Auditorium, 2293 North Main Street, Crown point legal notices as prescribed in IC 6-1.1-24-2 having been given, LAKE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS 2293 NORTH MAIN STREET CROWN POINT, IN 46307 The following described piece or parcel of land in LAKE County, Indiana, to wit: Key Number/Property ID# 45-08-09-182-007.000-004 2ND. LOGAN PARK ADD. ALL OF LOTS 1,2 & 3BL. Brief Legal Description: 2 & VAC. NE’LY ALLEY ADJ.LOTS 1,2,3 02 Vacant or Abandoned Sale

Genesis Capital Holdings LLC P.O Box 81478 Chicago, IL 60681 The purchaser, above named, having paid the treasury of Lake County said purchase money (he or she being the highest and best bidder for cash), will be entitled to a deed for the tract of land so purchased as above described at the expiration of the redemption period (Wednesday, November 18, 2009) and after said purchaser complies with the statutory requirements of IC 6-1.1-25-4 et seq., if the same shall not have been previously redeemed. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal as Auditor aforesaid at Crown Point, Indiana, this 7/21/2009 STATE OF INDIANA, LAKE COUNTY I, John Petalas Treasurer of Lake County, do hereby guaranteed that the taxes and special assessments on the Real Estate named in the above certificate are delinquent, and that the same were yet due and unpaid at the time of the sale thereof, mentioned in said certificate, and said Real Estate being eligible for sale IC 6-1.1.1-24 JOHN PETALAS TREASURER OF LAKE COUNTY, INDIANA ASSIGNMENT OF COMMISSIONER OWNED TAX SALE CERTIFICATE FOR $3360.00 RECEIVED, CERTIFICATE NUMBER 452801487 IS HEREBY ASSIGNED AND TRANSFERRED TO HERMIE STEWART JR, WHOSE MAILING ADDRESS IS 2152 LOUISIANA STREET GARY, INDIANA 46407 SALE DATE: 11/24/2009

WITNESS MY HAND AND THE SEAL OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF LAKE COUNTY.

$16, 674.30

LAKE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS GERRY SCHEUB ROOSEVELT ALLEN, JR. FRANCES DUPEY

Street Address or other common description: 1008-18 W 15th Ave the said sum paid being equal to or greater than the amount of the judgment issued by the Lake County Court on 07/14/2009 said judgment based on taxes, penalty, interest and costs due on the Real Estate above described for the year 2006 payable 2007, and prior years, to which is added the tax of 2008 payable 2009, said land being assessed and duly entered for the taxation in the name of Douglas Jenkins 1038 W. 15th Ave Gary, IN 46407-1902 The purchaser, above named, having paid the treasury of Lake County said purchase money (he or she being the highest and best bidder for cash), will be entitled to a deed for the tract of land so purchased as above described at the expiration of the redemption period (Wednesday, November 18, 2009) and after said purchaser complies with the statutory requirements of IC 6-1.1-25-4 et seq., if the same shall not have been previously redeemed. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal as Auditor aforesaid at Crown Point, Indiana, this 7/21/2009 STATE OF INDIANA, LAKE COUNTY I, John Petalas Treasurer of Lake County, do hereby guaranteed that the taxes and special assessments on the Real Estate named in the above certificate are delinquent, and that the same were yet due and unpaid at the time of the sale thereof, mentioned in said certificate, and said Real Estate being eligible for sale IC 6-1.1.1-24 JOHN PETALAS TREASURER OF LAKE COUNTY, INDIANA

THE STATE OF INDIANA, LAKE COUNTY, SS:

ASSIGNMENT OF COMMISSIONER OWNED TAX SALE CERTIFICATE

Personally appeared before the undersigned, County Auditor, this 18th day of DECE MB ER 2009, the above named Gerry Scheub, Roosevelt Allen Jr., and Frances DuPey and acknowledged the foregoing assignment to be their act and deed. The purchaser, above named, having paid the said Commissioners said purchase money (he or she being the highest and best bidder for cash), will be entitled to a deed for the tract of land so purchased as above described at the expiration of the redemption period (March 25, 2010) and after said purchaser complies with the statutory requirements of IC 6-1.1-24-6.1 et seq., of the same shall not have been previously redeemed.

FOR $1570.00 RECEIVED, CERTIFICATE NUMBER 452810677 IS HEREBY ASSIGNED AND TRANSFERRED TO HERMIE STEWART JR, WHOSE MAILING ADDRESS IS 2152 LOUISIANA STREET GARY, INDIANA 46407

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SALE DATE: 11/24/2009

TAX SAL E CERTIFICATE $2,986.44

No. 452801464

Subject To 10% of 15% (Minimum Bid) $2,986.44 Subject To 10% Per Annum (Surplus): $0.00 Cause Number: 45C01-0907-MI-00064

45-08-05-410-006.000-004 GARY LAND CO’S 5TH SUB. L.6 BL.6 01 Normal

Street Address or other common description: 629 TAFT ST. the said sum paid being equal to or greater than the amount of the judgment issued by the Lake County Court on 07/14/2009 said judgment based on taxes, penalty, interest and costs due on the Real Estate above described for the year 2006 payable 2007, and prior years, to which is added the tax of 2008 payable 2009, said land being assessed and duly entered for the taxation in the name of Willaim A. & Patrice P. Mack 629 Taft St. Gary, In 46404-1320 The purchaser, above named, having paid the treasury of Lake County said purchase money (he or she being the highest and best bidder for cash), will be entitled to a deed for the tract of land so purchased as above described at the expiration of the redemption period (Wednesday, November 18, 2009) and after said purchaser complies with the statutory requirements of IC 6-1.1-25-4 et seq., if the same shall not have been previously redeemed. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal as Auditor aforesaid at Crown Point, Indiana, this 7/21/2009 STATE OF INDIANA, LAKE COUNTY I, John Petalas Treasurer of Lake County, do hereby guaranteed that the taxes and special assessments on the Real Estate named in the above certificate are delinquent, and that the same were yet due and unpaid at the time of the sale thereof, mentioned in said certificate, and said Real Estate being eligible for sale IC 6-1.1.1-24 JOHN PETALAS TREASURER OF LAKE COUNTY, INDIANA ASSIGNMENT OF COMMISSIONER OWNED TAX SALE CERTIFICATE

Personally appeared before the undersigned, County Auditor, this 18th day of DECE MB ER 2009, the above named Gerry Scheub, Roosevelt Allen Jr., and Frances DuPey and acknowledged the foregoing assignment to be their act and deed. The purchaser, above named, having paid the said Commissioners said purchase money (he or she being the highest and best bidder for cash), will be entitled to a deed for the tract of land so purchased as above described at the expiration of the redemption period (March 25, 2010) and after said purchaser complies with the statutory requirements of IC 6-1.1-24-6.1 et seq., of the same shall not have been previously redeemed.

1/30, 2/6, 2/13

Key Number/Property ID# Brief Legal Description:

LAKE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS GERRY SCHEUB ROOSEVELT ALLEN, JR. FRANCES DUPEY

REGISTERED BY AUDITOR OF LAKE COUNTY THIS 18TH DAY OF DECEMBER, 2009

STATE OF INDIANA, LAKE COUNTY

1/30, 2/6, 2/13

Key Number/Property ID# Brief Legal Description:

SALE DATE: 11/24/2009

REGISTERED BY AUDITOR OF LAKE COUNTY THIS 18TH DAY OF DECEMBER, 2009

The following described piece or parcel of land in LAKE County, Indiana, to wit:

Gloria Jackson 6167 N. Broadway #445 Chicago, Il 60660

ASSIGNMENT OF COMMISSIONER OWNED TAX SALE CERTIFICATE FOR $1,380.00 RECEIVED, CERTIFICATE NUMBER 452811673 IS HEREBY ASSIGNED AND TRANSFERRED TO TOMEL B. JAMES ONE NATION ENTERPRISE LLC, WHOSE MAILING ADDRESS IS 2400 JEFFERSON STREET GARY, INDIANA 46407

WITNESS MY HAND AND THE SEAL OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF LAKE COUNTY.

STATE OF INDIANA, LAKE COUNTY

The following described piece or parcel of land in LAKE County, Indiana, to wit: James Lewis 1953 Broadway Gary, Indiana 46407

THE STATE OF INDIANA, LAKE COUNTY, SS: Personally appeared before the undersigned, County Auditor, this 18th day of DECE MB ER 2009, the above named Gerry Scheub, Roosevelt Allen Jr., and Frances DuPey and acknowledged the foregoing assignment to be their act and deed. The purchaser, above named, having paid the said Commissioners said purchase money (he or she being the highest and best bidder for cash), will be entitled to a deed for the tract of land so purchased as above described at the expiration of the redemption period (March 25, 2010) and after said purchaser complies with the statutory requirements of IC 6-1.1-24-6.1 et seq., of the same shall not have been previously redeemed.

PEGGY HOLINGA KATONA

STATE OF INDIANA, LAKE COUNTY

The following described piece or parcel of land in Lake County, Indiana, to wit:

FRANCES DUPEY

LAKE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS GERRY SCHEUB ROOSEVELT ALLEN, JR.

FOR $2,385.00 RECEIVED, CERTIFICATE NUMBER 452801464 IS HEREBY ASSIGNED AND TRANSFERRED TO HERMIE STEWART JR, WHOSE MAILING ADDRESS IS 2152 LOUISIANA STREET GARY, INDIANA 46407 SALE DATE: 11/24/2009

LAKE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS GERRY SCHEUB ROOSEVELT ALLEN, JR. FRANCES DUPEY

Notice of indian a housing and community developmen t authority to issu e mortgage credit certificates for 2009-A Notice is hereby given pursuant to the provisions of Treasury Regulation Section 1.25-4T promulgated under Section 25 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, that the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority (the "Authority") will issue Six Hundred Eleven Thousand Two Hundred Eighty Dollars ($611,280) in Mortgage Credit Certificates for 2009 (hereinafter referred to individually as "Mortgage Credit Certificate" or collectively as "Mortgage Credit Certificates") pursuant to its 2009-A Mortgage Credit Certificate Program. The Mortgage Credit Certificates will be available to qualified individuals after April 30, 2010. In order to be eligible to receive a Mortgage Credit Certificate, an individual must meet the following requirements: A Mortgage Credit Certificate will be issued only to an eligible borrower in connection with 1. the purchase of a Single Family Dwelling located in the State of Indiana. For this Program, a Single Family Dwelling means structurally sound and functionally adequate housing (of a type generally taxed as real estate) including fixtures intended for occupancy by one family, the real estate appurtenant thereto reasonably necessary to maintain the dwelling's basic livability. 2. A Single Family Dwelling to which the Mortgage Credi Certificate will be applied must be the eligible borrower's principal residence. 3. An eligible borrower may obtain a Mortgage Credit Certificate only if he/she has had no ownership interest in a principal residence during the three-year period prior to the date on which the mortgage or other security instrument applicable to the Single Family Dwelling to which the Mortgage Credit Certificate is provided has been executed by the eligible borrower. An exception to this requirement is available in certain Targeted Areas. 4. The acquisition cost of the Single Family Dwelling may not exceed acquisition costs set from time to time, a listing of which may be obtained from the Authority. 5. The Mortgage Credit Certificate may not be issued in connection with the acquisition or replacement of an existing mortgage. The Mortgage Credit Certificate will be issued only to an individual who does not have a mortgage on the Single Family Dwelling with respect to which the Mortgage Credit Certificate is issued at any time prior to the execution of the mortgage or other security instrument. 6. The Mortgage Credit Certificate may not be issued with respect to any residence any of the financing of which is provided from the proceeds of a "qualified mortgage bond" or a "qualified veterans' mortgage bond" as defined in Section 143 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. 7. Mortgage Credit Certificates will be issued in response to applications which must be completed by an applicant for a Mortgage Credit Certificate. Applications may be obtained from the Authority or participating lenders which have expressed a desire to participate in the Authority's Mortgage Credit Certificate Program. Applications for Mortgage Credit Certificates and the identity of participating lenders may be obtained from the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority, 30 S. Meridian Street, Suite 1000, Indianapolis, Indiana 46204; Telephone: (317) 232-7777. 8. Any requests for further information should be directed to the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority, 30 S. Meridian Street, Suite 1000, Indianapolis, Indiana 46204; Telephone: (317) 232-7777.

BLACKS MUST CONTROL THEIR OWN COMMUNITY

The Gary Crusader

LEGAL NOTICE TAX SALE CERTIFICATE JOHN PETALAS TREASURER OF LAKE COUNTY, INDIANA $39, 661.39

Subject To 10% of 15% (Minimum Bid) $39,661.39 Subject To 10% Per Annum (Surplus): $0.00 Cause Number: 45C01-0907-MI-00064

No. 452814128 ASSIGNMENT OF COMMISSIONER OWNED TAX SALE CERTIFICATE FOR $43.00 RECEIVED, CERTIFICATE NUMBER 452814823 IS HEREBY ASSIGNED AND TRANSFERRED TO KAMISHIA JACKSON, WHOSE MAILING ADDRESS IS 11 GARFIELD AVENUE, HOBART, INDIANA 46342

DUNES HIGHWAY REALTY CO’S. 1ST SUB. ALL LOTS 3 TO 15, 42 TO 52 BL.A & VAC.

Street Address or other common description: 5701 E DUNES HWY

LAKE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS GERRY SCHEUB ROOSEVELT ALLEN, JR. FRANCES DUPEY

the said sum paid being equal to or greater than the amount of the judgment issued by the Lake County Court on 07/14/2009 said judgment based on taxes, penalty, interest and costs due on the Real Estate above described for the year 2006 payable 2007, and prior years, to which is added the tax of 2008 payable 2009, said land being assessed and duly entered for the taxation in the name of Dunes Bowl Inc 5600 E. 8th Ave Gary, IN 46403

REGISTERED BY AUDITOR OF LAKE COUNTY THIS 18TH DAY OF DECEMBER, 2009 1/30, 2/6, 2/13

Notice of indian a housing and community developmen t authority to issu e mortgage credit certificates for 2010-A

SALE DATE: 11/24/2009

LAKE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS GERRY SCHEUB ROOSEVELT ALLEN, JR. FRANCES DUPEY

THE STATE OF INDIANA, LAKE COUNTY, SS: Personally appeared before the undersigned, County Auditor, this 18th day of DE CEMBE R 2009, the above named Gerry Scheub, Roosevelt Allen Jr., and Frances DuPey and acknowledged the foregoing assignment to be their act and deed. The purchaser, above named, having paid the said Commissioners said purchase money (he or she being the highest and best bidder for cash), will be entitled to a deed for the tract of land so purchased as above described at the expiration of the redemption period (March 25, 2010) and after said purchaser complies with the statutory requirements of IC 6-1.1-24-6.1 et seq., of the same shall not have been previously redeemed. WITNESS MY HAND AND THE SEAL OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF LAKE COUNTY. PEGGY HOLINGA KATONA REGISTERED BY AUDITOR OF LAKE COUNTY THIS 18TH DAY OF DECEMBER, 2009 1/30, 2/6, 2/13

Notice is hereby given pursuant to the provisions of Treasury Regulation Section 1.25-4T promulgated under Section 25 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, that the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority (the “Authority”) will issue Sixty-Six Million Dollars ($66,000,000) in Mortgage Credit Certificates for 2010 (hereinafter referred to individually as “Mortgage Credit Certificate” or collectively as “Mortgage Credit Certificates”) pursuant to its 2010-A Mortgage Credit Certificate Program. The Mortgage Credit Certificates will be available to qualified individuals after April 30, 2010. In order to be eligible to receive a Mortgage Credit Certificate, an individual must meet the following requirements: 1. A Mortgage Credit Certificate will be issued only to an eligible borrower in connection with the purchase of a Single Family Dwelling located in the State of Indiana. For this Program, a Single Family Dwelling means structurally sound and functionally adequate housing (of a type generally taxed as real estate) including fixtures intended for occupancy by one family, the real estate appurtenant thereto reasonably necessary to maintain the dwelling’s basic livability. 2. A Single Family Dwelling to which the Mortgage Credit Certificate will be applied must be the eligible borrower’s principal residence. 3. An eligible borrower may obtain a Mortgage Credit Certificate only if he/she has had no ownership interest in a principal residence during the three-year period prior to the date on which the mortgage or other security instrument applicable to the Single Family Dwelling to which the Mortgage Credit Certificate is provided has been executed by the eligible borrower. An exception to this requirement is available in certain Targeted Areas.

5. The Mortgage Credit Certificate may not be issued in connection with the acquisition or replacement of an existing mortgage. The Mortgage Credit Certificate will be issued only to an individual who does not have a mortgage on the Single Family Dwelling with respect to which the Mortgage Credit Certificate is issued at any time prior to the execution of the mortgage or other security instrument. 6. The Mortgage Credit Certificate may not be issued with respect to any residence any of the financing of which is provided from the proceeds of a “qualified mortgage bond” or a “qualified veterans’ mortgage bond” as defined in Section 143 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. 7. Mortgage Credit Certificates will be issued in response to applications which must be completed by an applicant for a Mortgage Credit Certificate. Applications may be obtained from the Authority or participating lenders which have expressed a desire to participate in the Authority’s Mortgage Credit Certificate Program. Applications for Mortgage Credit Certificates and the identity of participating lenders may be obtained from the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority, 30 S. Meridian Street, Suite 1000, Indianapolis, Indiana 46204; Telephone: (317) 232-7777.

Subject To 10% of 15% (Minimum Bid) $1,506.19 Subject To 10% Per Annum (Surplus): $0.00 Cause Number: 45C01-0907-MI-00064

No. 452814823

STATE OF INDIANA, LAKE COUNTY I, Peggy Katona County Auditor in and for the County aforesaid, do hereby certify that a public sale held by John Petalas the County Treasurer of the aforesaid County, which commenced on Tuesday, July 21, 2009 at 10:00:00 AM and continued until all parcels were offered for sale, that the treasurer did on Tuesday, July 21, 2009 in the main gallery of the Lake County Government Auditorium, 2293 North Main Street, Crown Point legal notices as prescribed in IC 6-1.1-24-2 having been given, LAKE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS 2293 NORTH MAIN STREET CROWN POINT, IN 46307 The following described piece or parcel of land in LAKE County, Indiana, to wit: Key Number/Property ID# 45-09-30-456-018.000-018 Brief Legal Description: SUNSET PARK SUB. L.2 BL.5 02 Vacant or Abandoned Sale Street Address or other common description: 56 N Pennsylvania St the said sum paid being equal to or greater than the amount of the judgment issued by he lake County Court on 07/14/2009 said judgment based on taxes, penalty, interest and costs due on the Real Estate above described for the year 2006 payable 2007, and prior years, to which is added the tax of 2008 payable 2009, said land being assessed and duly entered for the taxation in the name of Laura A Trail 100 N Michigan St, Ste 800 South Bend, In 46601 The purchaser, above named, having paid the treasury of Lake County said purchase money (he or she being the highest and best bidder for cash), will be entitled to a deed for the tract of land so purchased as above described at the expiration of the redemption period (Wednesday, November 18, 2009) and after said purchaser complies with the statutory requirements of IC 6-1.1-25-4 et seq., if the same shall not have been previously redeemed. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal as Auditor aforesaid at Crown Point, Indiana, this 7/21/2009 STATE OF INDIANA, LAKE COUNTY I, John Petalas Treasurer of LAKE County, do hereby guaranteed that the taxes and special assessments on the Real Estate named in the above certificate are delinquent, and that the same were yet due and unpaid at the time of the sale thereof, mentioned in said certificate, and said Real Estate being eligible for sale IC 6-1.1.1-24

The Gary Crusader

8. Any requests for further information should be directed t the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority, 30 S. Meridian Street, Suite 1000, Indianapolis, Indiana 46204; Telephone: (317) 232-7777.

STATE OF INDIANA COUNTY OF LAKE

IN THE MATTER OF THE PATERNITY OF: CANAURI ROBINSON D.O.B. 02-14-08 CHAKOLE SPURLOCK Petitioner (Mother) BILLY BROWN Petitioner (Father)

IN THE LAKE SUPERIOR COURT JUVENILE DIVISION SITTING AT CROWN POINT, INDIANA

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE LAKE COUNTY JUVENILE DIVISION, 3000

WEST 93RD AVENUE COUNTY OF LAKE

Crown Point, Indiana 46307 (219) 660-6900

IN THE MATTER OF THE PATERNITY OF: JAMARIA JASHENA PEARSON, JP-950 Female Born 3/3/06

And

SYRETTA MOSELY, Mother, and JOE PEARSON, Presumptive Father.

JAMARIA JASHENA PEARSON b/n/f WALTER PIERCE

NOTICE AND SERVICE BY PUBLICATION

TO: JOE PEARSON, Presumptive Father, Co-respondent:

You are hereby notified that a Petition to Establish Paternity of the Minor, JAMARIA JASHENA PEARSON, a female born 3/3/06, has been filed, alleging that you ate nor the father of said Minor. You must answer the Complaint in writing, in person, or by an attorney, within 30 days commencing the day after the final publication of this notice, or proceedings will be held in your absence, and the Court will determine the paternity of said child, make provisions for support, child’s last name, custody and parenting time rights regarding said child, and enter an order concerning costs of this action, and all other just and proper relief in the premises. You are further notified that this matter is scheduled for a paternity hearing on the 15 day of February 2009 at 1:00 p.m. in the Lake Superior Court, Juvenile Div., located at 3000 W 93rd Avenue, Crown point, In 46307. Atty No. 4598-45 487 Broadway, Ste 204 Gary, In 46402 (219) 882-6004 t (219) 882-6028 fax 1/23, 1/30, 2/5

STATE OF INDIANA

COUNTY OF LAKE

IN RE: THE DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE OF: MARIA E. PAYAN (wife)

CANAURI ROBINSON b/n/f CHAKOLE SPURLOCK

VERIFIED PETITION TO CHANGE NAME OF CHILD

Comes now Chakole Spurlock and says:

She is the mother of Canauri Robinson, a child born out of wedlock on February 14, 2008 at Methodist Hospital in Merrillville, Indiana. Billy Brown is the father of said child. That the paternity of Canauri Robinson has been established. That Mother wishes that said child has the last name of his father, Brown. That Mother and child are not seeking to defraud creditors by changing the name. That none of the parties have been convicted of a felony within the last ten (years). That Mother wishes to change the name of her child to Canauri Emmanuel Brown.

WHEREFORE, I respectfully request that this Court grant my Petition for Name Change and for all other just and proper relief. I affirm under the penalties of perjury that the foregoing representations are true.

Atty Robert Lewis 2148 W 11th Avenue Gary, Indiana 46404 1/23, 1/30, 2/5

BLACKS MUST CONTROL THEIR OWN COMMUNITY

IN THE LAKE CIRCUIT COURT, ROOM SITTING IN CROWN POINT, INDIANA

CAUSE NO: 45C01-0912-DR-01005

and

JULIO CUEVAS (Husband) SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION

You are hereby notified that a Petition for Dissolution of Marriage has been filed by MARIA E. PAYAN, in the above-captioned Court naming you as the husband. Wife seeks relief as stated in said Petition. You must respond within thirty (30) days after he last notice of the action is published and in the event you fail to do so, judgment by default may be entered against you for the relief demanded in said Petition. LISA A BERDINE Law Office of Lisa A. Berdine 5268 Hohman Avenue Hammond, Indiana 46320 Ph: (219) 933-0248 Atty No. 24795-45 1/23, 1/30, 2/5

STATE OF INDIANA COUNTY OF LAKE

SS:

IN RE THE MARRIAGE OF

CAUSE NO. 45D06-0810-JP-001478

CAUSE NUMBER; 45D06-0910-

WALTER PIERCE, Putative Father, N/b/f of Jamaria Jashena Pearson,

4. The acquisition cost of the Single Family Dwelling may not exceed acquisition costs set from time to time, a listing of which may be obtained from the Authority.

TAX SALE CERTIFICATE $1,506.19

STATE OF INDIANA

ELSA RODRIGUEZ-SILVA PETITIONER

LAKE SUPERIOR COURT, ROOM THREE DOMESTIC RELATIONS DIVISION SITTING IN GARY, INDIANA

CAUSE NO: 45D03-0911-DR-01147

AND

CARLOS SILVA RESPONDENT

NOTICE OF SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION

Comes now the Petitioner, ELSA RODRIGUEZ, In person, pro se, and files Petition for Dissolution of Marriage, herein together with Affidavit of a competent person(s) showing the Affiant has been unable to ascertain in the residence or other address of the Respondent CARLOS SILVA scheduled for the 23RD day of FEBRUARY 2010, at 1:30 p.m. in the Lake Superior Court, Room Three, Domestic Relations Division, located at 15 West 4th Avenue, Gary, Indiana 46402.

Said Respondent must respond tot the Petition for Dissolution of Marriage, in writing in person, or by attorney, within sixty (60) days after the first publication of notice, or judgment may be entered against the Respondent as demanded in the Petition for Dissolution of Marriage on file in the Office of the Clerk in said County and State, or said action may be heard and determined in the absence of the Respondent and may result in a final judgment by default.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto set my hand and affix the seal of said Court at Gary, Indiana, this 18th day of, NOVEMBER 2009. Thomas R. Philpot Clerk Lake Superior Court 1/23, 1/30, 2/5

Saturday, January 30, 2010

LEGAL NOTICE STATE OF INDIANA

IN THE LAKE SUPERIOR CIRCUIT COURT SS

COUNTY OF LAKE MIKE AUSTGEN, AUSTGEN PROPERTIES INC., an Indiana Corporation, by and through its President, Mike Austgen Plaintiff

CAUSE NO: 45D02-0912-CC-1425

JAMES W. & MARSHA J SHORT Defendants S UMMONS BY PUBLICATION

2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.

S UMMONS - S ERVICE BY PUBLICATION

STATE OF INDIANA

Vs.

vide proof of license, bonds, and insurance, as well as all necessary permits. The Library reserves the rights to approve replacement materials prior to the installation and to reject any and all quotes. GPL AD # SYS-10-SAS0001

The Defendants in the above captioned cause of action for quiet title whereabouts are unknown. That a quiet title action concerning the following described property: Oak Gardens N. 150ft. of lot 1, 5745 W. 25th Avenue is pending in Lake Superior court Room # 2, under Cause No. 45D02-0912-CC-01425 That the title of the cause of action is Mike Austgen, Austgen Properties Inc., and Indiana Corporation, by and through its President, Mike Austgen vs. James W. & Marsha J. Short. That the attorney representing the plaintiff ’s is Gregory S. Reising, 607 S. Lake St., Gary, Indiana 46403. That the suit seeks to quiet title to the above captioned property. That is he Defendants, James W. Short & Marsha J. Short does not respond to this publication within 30 days of the last publication, judgment and default will be entered against James W. Short & Marsha J. Short in the above captioned matter. That this is notice to said James W. Short & Marsha J. Short that: a.That Mike Austgen, Austgen Properties Inc. has filed an action to quiet title to the property with the legal description as follows: Oak Gardens N. 150ft. of Lot 1, 5745 W 25th Avenue, and extinguish any interest said James W. Short & Marsha J. Short may have in said property. b.This is your official notice that a default hearing has been duly scheduled for the 10th day of February, 2010 at 1:30 before this Court in Room #2 which is located in the Lake Superior Court building located at 3711 Main St. East Chicago, IN 46312. c.If you do not file a written appearance with the clerk and serve a copy on the above noted Plaintiff ’s attorney you may not receive notice of any further proceedings in this action. If you do not make such an appearance a default judgment which grants the relief sought in he petition to quiet title will be filed by the Court. Any response you have to the complaint must be made in writing and served upon the clerk of this Court and Attorney Gregory S. Reising, 607 S. Lake St., Gary, IN 46403.

Request for Quote s: The Gary Public Library is seeking licensed, bonded and insured vendors to provide quotes for the resurfacing and refinishing of two service desk. The first desk is approximately 20 ft. long by 4.5 ft. wide, made of wood. The desk is used to receive patrons and has electrical current attached. The second desk is an estimated 8 ft. long by 3 ft. wide, and is wooden. This desk is used to receive patrons, as well. Both desks will be resurfaced with countertops and front and side panel finishes. A mandatory walk through is scheduled for Tuesday, January 19, 2010, at 11:00am for interested entities. This time will be used to explain the project and the work areas affected. Offerors interested in participating in the walk through must call the Administrative Business Office at (219)886-2484 extension 357.

U.S. Bank, N.A. as Trustee for the registered holders of Structured Asset Securities Corporation Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2007-TC1

Quotes must be received by 3:00pm on Friday, January 22, 2010. Quotes can be sent via mail, carrier and/or e-mail to McMFr@GaryPublicLibrary.org by the deadline. The selected Offeror shall provide proof of license, bonds, and insurance, as well as all necessary permits. The Library reserves the rights to approve the finish and resurfacing materials prior to the installation and to reject any and all quotes. GPL AD #MAIN-10-SDR0001 STATE OF INDIANA

IN THE LAKE SUPERIOR COURT SS

COUNTY OF LAKE

CAUSE NO. 45D01-0912-MF-0424

HSBC Bank USA N.A., as Trustee in behalf of ACE Securities Corp, Home Equity Loan Trust And for the registered holders of ACE Securities Corp. Home Equity Loan Trust 2007-D1 Asset Backed Pass-Through Certificates

) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) Plaintiff ) ) ) vs. ) Thomas L. Rzepka; Associates Home Equity ) ) Services, Inc. a/k/a Citifinancial Mortgage Company, Inc.; Credit Acceptance Corporation; ) and City of Hammond ) ) ) ) ) Defendants ) ) NOTICE OF SUIT The State of Indiana to the defendants above named, and any other person who may be concerned.

Vs.

You are notified that you have been sued in the Court above named. The nature of the suit is the foreclosure of a mortgage upon the property located in Lake County at 6743 Ohio Avenue, Hammond, IN, 46323, legally described as:

JoAnn Howell and Mutual Hospital Services, Inc.

LOT 11, IN BLOCK 7, IN CLINE GARDE NS ADDITION, IN THE CITY O F HA MMO ND , AS PE R PLA T THE RE OF , RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 31, PAGE 71, IN THE OFFICE OF THE RE COR DE R OF LA KE CO UNTY , I ND IA NA (hereafter “Real E state”).

NOTICE OF SUIT

COUNTY OF LAKE MIKE AUSTGEN, AUSTGEN PROPERTIES INC., an Indiana Corporation, by and through its President, Mike Austgen Plaintiff

The State of Indiana to the defendants named above and any other person or persons who may be concerned. You are notified that you have been sued in the Court above named.

CAUSE NO: 45D02-0912-CC-1426

The nature of the suit is the foreclosure of a mortgage upon the property located in Lake County at 3351 Jasper Street, Hobart, IN, 46342, legally described as: LOT 38 IN VIK ING VILLIAGE SUBDIVISION, AS PE R PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN PLAT B OOK 33 PAGE 15, IN THE OFFICE OF THE RECORDER OF LAK E COUNTY, INDIANA. (h ere after “Real Estate”).

Vs. ANDREW SUETT Defendants

This summons by publication is specifically directed to the following named defendants whose addresses are follows: S UMMONS BY PUBLICATION

1. 2.

3. 4. 5. 6.

The Defendants in the above captioned cause of action for quiet title whereabouts are unknown. That a quiet title action concerning the following described property: INDIANA HARBOR ALL L.1, 2&3 BL.65 (3550-3556 Guthrie) is pending in Lake Superior Court Room # 2, under Cause No. 45D02-0912-CC-01426 That the title of the cause of action is Mike Austgen, Austgen Properties Inc., and Indiana Corporation, by and through its President, Mike Austgen vs. Andrew Suett. That the attorney representing the Plaintiff is Gregory S. Reising, 607 S. Lake St., Gary, Indiana 46403. That the suit seeks to quiet title to the above captioned property. That is he Defendants, James W. Short & Marsha J. Short does not respond to this publication within 30 days of the last publication, judgment and default will be entered against James W. Short & Marsha J. Short in the above captioned matter. That this is notice to said Andrew Suett that: a. That Mike Austgen, Austgen Properties Inc. has filed an action to quiet title to the property with the legal description as follows: INDIANA HARBOR ALL L.1, 2 & 3 BL.65 (3550-3556 GUTHRIE), and extinguish any interest said Andrew Suett may have in said property. b. This is your official notice that a default hearing has been duly scheduled for the 10th day of February, 2010 at 1:30 before this Court in Room #2 which is located in the Lake Superior Court building located at 3711 Main St. East Chicago, IN 46312. c. If you do not file a written appearance with the clerk and serve a copy on the above noted Plaintiff ’s attorney you may not receive notice of any further proceedings in this action. If you do not make such an appearance a default judgment which grants the relief sought in the petition to quiet title will be filed by the Court. Any response you have to the complaint must be made in writing and served upon the clerk of this Court and Attorney Gregory S. Reising, 607 S. Lake St., Gary, IN 46403.

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ADVE RTISEMENT ONE: Granite Wall Reconstruction Request for Quote s: The Gary Public Library is seeking licensed, bonded and insured vendors to provide quotes for the reconstruction of a granite retaining wall to be performed at its Kennedy Branch located at 3953 Broadway, Gary, Indiana. The structure was struck by a vehicle and has sustained extensive damage. The Offeror must include materials, labor and all equipment (including lifting and transportation) information in their pricing. A mandatory walk through is scheduled for Tuesday, January 19, 2010, at 9:00am for interested entities. This time will be used to explain the project and the work areas affected. Offerors interested in participating in the walk through must call the Administrative Business Office at (219)886-2484 extension 357. Quotes must be received by 3:00pm on Friday, January 22, 2010. Quotes can be sent via mail, carrier and/or e-mail to McMFr@GaryPublicLibrary.org by the deadline. The selected Offeror shall provide proof of license, bonds, and insurance, as well as all necessary permits. The Library reserves the rights to approve replacement materials prior to the installation and to reject any and all quotes. GPL AD #KEN-10-GW0001

ADVE RTISEMENT TWO: Re-Keying of Lock System Request for Quotes: The Gary Public Library is seeking licensed, bonded and insured vendors to provide quotes for the rekeying of Exterior Doors at all six of its branches located at within the city limits of Gary, Indiana. The Library is seeking a master key system for all exterior doors, preferably a patented lock system. The Offeror must include materials and labor information in their pricing. A mandatory walk through is scheduled for Tuesday, January 19, 2010, at 9:00am for interested entities. This time will be used to explain the project and the work areas affected. Offerors interested in participating in the walk through must call the Administrative Business Office at (219)886-2484 extension 357. Quotes must be received by 3:00pm on Friday, January 22, 2010. Quotes can be sent via mail, carrier and/or e-mail to McMFr@GaryPublicLibrary.org by the deadline. The selected Offeror shall provide proof of license, bonds, and insurance, as well as all necessary permits. The Library reserves the rights to approve replacement materials prior to the installation and to reject any and all quotes. GPL AD # SYS-10-RLS0001 ADVE RTISEMENT THREE: Security Alarm System Request for Quote s: The Gary Public Library is seeking licensed, bonded and insured vendors to provide quotes for the installation of new alarm systems at all six of its branches located at within the city limits of Gary, Indiana. The Library is seeking an automated system which shall incorporate digital cameras, door and window sensors, and electronic monitoring of all facilities from a central location. The Offeror must include materials, equipment and labor information in their pricing. A mandatory walk through is scheduled for Tuesday, January 19, 2010, at 1:00pm for interested entities. This time will be used to explain the project and the work areas affected. Offerors interested in participating in the walk through must call the Administrative Business Office at (219)886-2484 extension 357. Quotes must be received by 3:00pm on Friday, January 22, 2010. Quotes can be sent via mail, carrier and/or e-mail to McMFr@GaryPublicLibrary.org by the deadline. The selected Offeror shall pro-

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CASE NO. 45D01-0905-MF-00224

Plaintiff

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LAKE COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT

COUNTY OF LAKE

Defendants

STATE OF INDIANA

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ADVE RTISEMENT FOUR: Resurfacing and Refin ishing of Service D esks

Mutual Hospital Services, Inc. You must respond to this summons by publication, by you or your attorney, on or before thirty (30) days after the Third Notice of Suit has been published. If you fail to do so, a default judgment may be entered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint

This summons by publication is specifically directed to the following defendants who may claim some interest in the Real Estate and whose whereabouts are unknown: Associates Home Equity Services, Inc. a/k/a Citifinancial Mortgage Comp any , Inc You must respond to this summons by publication, by you or your attorney, on or before thirty (30) days after the Third Notice of Suit has been published. If you fail to do so, a default judgment may be entered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint. ATTEST. ___________________________________ Clerk of the Lake County Superior Court Fredric Lawrence, Attorney for Plaintiff NELSON & FRANKENBERGER 3105 E. 98th St., Suite 170 Indianapolis, IN 46280 (317)844-0106 Attorney Number 20224-49

NELSON & FRANKENBERGER 3105 E 98TH STREET, SUITE 170 INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA 46280 (317) 844-0106

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STATE OF INDIANA

IN THE LAKE SUPERIOR COURT SS

COUNTY OF LAKE

SITTING IN CROWN POINT, INDIANA

GREAT LAKES BANK, N.A., Plaintiff, Cause No. 45D10-0907-MF-00344

Vs.

KERUSSO REAL ESTATE, LCC; KRE, LLC; MARISA GARCIA; CITY OF HAMMOMD; KENYA WOODS; ANGEL WHITE; AND MG OVERSTOCK,

NOTICE TO: ANGEL WHITE and KENY A WOODS The whereabouts and residence of the Defendants, Angel White and Kenya Woods are unknown, and after diligent search, they cannot be found. You have been sued by the named “Plaintiff ” in the Court stated above. The nature of the suit is as follows: Plaintiff is foreclosing on its mortgages on he real estate commonly known as 2939-41 Jewett Street, Highland, Indiana. Complaint alleges that Kenya Woods is made a party hereto to answer to or forever be barred from asserting any right, title or interest she may assert in the real estate by reason of her judgment in Lake Superior Court under Cause No. 45D120809-SC-1099. That Angel White, is made a party hereto to answer to or forever be barred from asserting any right, title or interest she may assert in the real estate by reason of her judgment in Lake Superior Court under Cause No 45D12-0807-SC-798. The Defendants, Angel White and Kenya Woods, must respond and answer, in writing the Complaint made against him within thirty (30) days after the last notice of the action is published, and in case of the failure of the Defendants to respond and answer within thirty (30) days, judgment by default will be entered against them for all of the relief demanded in the Complaint. If you have a claim for relief against this Plaintiff arising from the same transaction or occurrence, you must assert it in your written answer.

HINSHAW & CULBERTSON LLP Brain L. Goins (8616-45) Attorneys for Plaintiff Great Lakes Bank, N.A. 322 Indianapolis Blvd, Suite 201 Schererville, IN 46375 219-864-5051 1/16, 1/23, 1/30

COUNTY OF LAKE

IN THE LAKE SUPERIOR COURT

CAUSE NO. 45C01-0912-MF-00470

Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee in trust for the benefit of the Certificateholders for Argent Securities Trust 2006-M1, Asset-Backed Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2006-M1 Plaintiff Vs.

SUMMONS

Dated this 12th day of November, 2009.

STATE OF INDIANA

John Hughes; and Unknown Occupants Defendants

NOTICE OF SUIT

The State of Indiana to the defendants named above and any other person or persons who may be concerned. You are notified that you have been sued in the Court above named.

The nature of the suit is the foreclosure of a mortgage upon the property located in Lake County at 4907 Todd Avenue, East Chicago, IN, 46312, legally described as:

Lot 4 in Block 1 in the Subdivision of the North 1320 feet of the West 1317.5 feet of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 32, Township 37 North, Range 9 west of the Second P.M., in the City of East Chicago, as per plat thereof, recorded June 4, 1888 in Plat Book 2 page 11, in the Office of the Recorder of Lake County, Indiana. (hereafter “Real Estate”).

This summons by publication is specifically directed to the following named defendants whose addresses are follows: John Hughes; and Unknown Occupants

You must respond to this summons by publication, by you or your attorney, on or before thirty (30) days after the Third Notice of Suit has been published. If you fail to do so, a default judgment may be entered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint NELSON & FRANKENBERGER 3105 E 98TH STREET, SUITE 170 INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA 46280 (317) 844-0106 1/21, 1/28, 2/4

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FIELDS AND DREAMS BY LANEL CHAMBERS High School Basketball Home Games for Gary Academies IHSAA – High school basketball continues for the Gary academies at: 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 28, East Chicago Central Cardinals, 4A, at Gary West Side Cougars, 4A; 7:30 p.m., Friday, Jan. 29, Urban Prep, from Chicago, at Gary Wallace; 6 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 2, Gary 21st Century Cougars (charter school), 1A, at Gary West Side Cougars, 4A. The basketball schedule for Gary area high schools include: 6 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 28, Gary 21st Century at Campagna Academy; Saturday, Jan. 30 - 12 p.m., Fountain Square Academy at Gary 21st Century (charter school), 8:30 p.m., Fort Wayne Bishop Luers Knights, 2A, at Bowman Academy Eagles (charter school in Gary), 1A; 7:30 p.m., Friday, Jan. 28, Wheeler Bearcats, 2A, at Calumet Warriors, 3A, Greater South Shore Conference; 7:30 p.m., Friday, Jan. 29, Hammond Wildcats, 2A, at Hammond Bishop Noll Warriors, 2A, Merrillville Pirates, 4A, at Michigan City Wolves, 4A, Duneland Conference, Andrean Fighting 59ers, 3A, at Griffith Panthers, 3A, Northwest Crossroads Conference; 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 30, Lowell Red Devils, 4A, at Merrillville Pirates, 4A, Whiting Oilers, 1A, at Hammond Noll Warriors, 2A, Greater South Shore Conference; 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 2, Hammond Wildcats, 3A, at Calumet Warriors, 3A. Regular Basketball Season Ending for Gary High School Girls IHSAA – The Gary girls are playing their final high school regular season basketball games. The state tournament draw will be Monday, Feb. 1, and the state tournament will start Tuesday, Feb. 9. The regular season schedule is: 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 28, Gary Wallace Hornets, 3A, at Gary Roosevelt Panthers, 3A, Northwestern Conference, Gary West Side Cougars, 4A, at Hammond Morton Governors, 4A; 7 p.m., Friday, Jan. 29, Providence St. Mel, from Illinois, at Gary Wallace; 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 2, Gary West Side Cougars, 4A, at Gary Wallace Hornets, 3A; The Gary Crusader

Wednesday, Feb. 3 - 6 p.m., Senn, from Chicago, at Gary Roosevelt, 6:45 p.m., Gary West Side Cougars, 4A, at South Bend St. Joseph’s Indians, 3A. The basketball schedule for Gary area high schools includes: 7:30 p.m., Friday, Jan. 29, Michigan City Wolves, 4A, at Merrillville Pirates, 4A, Duneland Conference, Lowell Red Devils, 4A, at Calumet Warriors, 3A; 1:30 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 30, Hammond Wildcats, 3A, at Hammond Bishop Noll Warriors, 2A; 5:30 p.m., Monday, Feb. 1, Portage Christian at Bowman Academy (charter school in Gary); 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 3, Hammond Bishop Noll Warriors, 2A, at Andrean Fighting 59ers, 3A. Enter “Spring Youth Basketball Tournament” GREEN BAY, WIS. – The entry deadline is March 19, 2010, for the “Spring Youth Basketball Tournament” to be coordinated by North American Youth Sports at April 9-11, 2010, at Indiana University Northwest. The entry fee is $125 per team. Each team will play at least two games. For an entry form and information, call toll free 866-3525915 or visit the Web site: www.northamericanyouthsports.org. There will be awards in each bracket. The brackets are: fifth grade boys, fifth grade girls; sixth grade boys, sixth grade girls; seventh grade boys, seventh grade girls; eighth grade boys, eighth grade, girls; ninth and 10th grade boys, ninth and 10th grade girls; 11th and 12th grade boys, 11th and 12th grade girls. The current grade levels will determine brackets for the basketball players. Landmark Conference will Examine Asia’s Burgeoning Golf Industry ORLANDO, FLA. As the first golf industry symposium of its kind, “Roadmap to Asia: The New Golf Frontier” will bring together the game’s leading experts to explore the topics, trends and rapidly growing business opportunities for golf development in Asia. Presented by Golfweek, Asian Golf Monthly/Asian Golf Business and the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA), this ground-breaking one-day conference will be held the day after the Golf Industry Show, Friday, Feb. 12, at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront in

BOWMAN ACADEMY LADY Eagles Princess German, #23, 10th grade, and 6-foot-1 center Mariah Jordan, #32, reach for the basketball, while hosting the Hammond Gavit Gladiators, Tuesday, Jan. 26. The Gladiators eventually reached victory. (Photo by Lou Roldan)

San Diego. Roadmap to Asia is a revolutionary conference because it spotlights just how vital the Asia Pacific market is to the future of the game, said Golfweek President/Publisher Clayton Morris. Asia is golf ’s most exciting new frontier, and it is important for growing businesses to make their mark in this thriving region if they want to continue to succeed in the golf industry. Featuring valuable insider information on a variety of golf business-centric topics, ranging from golf tourism to course construction and from turf management to golf equipment and merchandise, each Roadmap to Asia session will be led by industry professionals who will help corporations learn how to capitalize on the Asian boom. Conference speakers include: Wong Khen Lee - president, Asian Golf Industry Federation; Bruce Charlton - president, Robert Trent Jones II, LLC; Bruce Jellard - general manager, Golf and Country Club; Timothy E. Trinka - senior foreign lawyer, BAE, Kim and Lee; Mark Woodward - CEO, Mike Sebastian - Publisher, Asian Golf Monthly/Asian Golf Business. Registration for Roadmap to Asia: The New Golf Frontier is $395 before Feb. 5 and $495 following this early-bird date. Prices include admission into all the conference sessions, two coffee breaks and lunch. Visit Golfweek.com/Roadmap-to-Asia for registration, details and more information. About Golfweek Founded in 1975, Golfweek is the most au-

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thentic, authoritative and independent name in golf. Reaching more than 1.3 million readers each week, the magazine delivers the most complete news and information about the game, its players and the golf lifestyle; all to golf ’s most important audience. The Golfweek brand also extends beyond the print publication to include Golfweek Custom Media, GolfweekHomes.com and Golfweek.com, which features golf ’s first online television network, GolfweekTV. Golfweek is part of Turnstile Publishing Company, one of the nation’s leading media brands specializing in high-end publications for active and affluent audiences. Founded in 1990 and headquartered in Orlando, Turnstile Publishing Company is also the parent corporation of Community Media Holdings and the TurfNet Media Network, as well as such publications as Art Calendar, The Seminole Voice and The Winter Park/Maitland Observer. About GCSAA GCSAA is a leading golf organization and has as its focus golf course management. Since 1926, GCSAA has been the top professional association for the men and women who manage golf courses in the country-region in the United States and world-

wide. From its headquarters in Lawrence, Kan. the association provides education, information and representation to more than 20,000 members in more than 72 countries. GCSAA’s mission is to serve its members, advance their profession and enhance the enjoyment, growth and vitality of the game of golf. Visit GCSAA at www.GCSAA.com About Asian Golf Monthly/Asian Golf Business Asian Golf Monthly is Asia’s only regional golf magazine in English and, besides publishing a monthly magazine, operates AsianGolfMonthly.com and AsianGolfDaily.com. Its sister company, Asia Pacific Golf Development Conferences Pte Ltd, publishes Asian Golf Business and owns the Asia Pacific Golf Development Summit Asia’s top golf business conference. Send Your Sports News Send your sports news to: Gary Crusader, Fields and Dreams, 1549 Broadway, Gary, IN 46407; (219) 885-4357; fax (219) 8833317; e-mail – kentclark35@aol.com.

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