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VOLUME XXXXVIII NUMBER 41 — FEBRUARY 13, 2010

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City Council has no faith in storefront church to locate on Grant Street in Gary By Carmen M. Woodson-Wray Between 11th Avenue and 25th Avenue there are at least five churches of various denominations located on Grant Street and over 700 within the city. Because of this the Gary Common Council unanimously decided to table the petition of Lighthouse of Hope Ministries to open a house of worship at 1520 Grant Street. Rev. Ben Berry, founder and pastor of Lighthouse of Hope Ministries, presented his proposal to the City of Gary to turn the former Union Florist building into a 6unit apartment house on its top floor and a church and outreach ministry to assist exoffenders and others in need who come back into the community on its main floor. His plans were put on hold during the last Gary Common Council meeting when the council voted against a house of worship being located on Grant Street’s business thoroughfare, which would possibly deter a future business tax base to that area. Rev. Berry said he purchased the building in September of 2008 for $35,000 in the name of the church that was appraised by the Calumet Township Assessor’s office still as a flower shop at $175,000. He said the Assessor’s office should not have assessed the building as high as they did since it has been closed since 2008. He said, “Mr. Blumenberg’s office messed up.

They over assessed the value of the property as a flower shop. It should have been taken off the tax rolls and I went to his office four times about this. They are all

backwards and confused.” Rev. Berry says he has paid $2,000 of the $6,000 in taxes owed on the building, but has filed an appeal on the matter. He has

also appeared before the Common Council petitioning his request, but they did not favorably view a storefront church being (Continued on page 2)

LIGHTHOUSE OF Hope Ministries located in the 1500 Block of Grant St. was recently denied tax abatement status by the Gary Common Council. Rev. Ben Berry, founder and pastor of Lighthouse Ministries plans for a church and outreach ministry for ex-offenders was derailed when the city voted against providing tax relief for the church. (Photo by Lou Roldan)

Dispute over Ex-Clerk’s pay raises concerns with County Council The Lake County Council was informed this week that they need to be more attentive to the way county officials handle public funds. In a memo to council members County Attorney John Dull said that they need to be better informed about public funds controlled by elected officials. Dull said he found close to 100 accounts with funds that included federal money and other funding sources for which Council has no oversight. Lake County Coroner Thomas Philpot has returned $29,948 to the County after being told he improperly pocketed funds as County Clerk. Concerns were raised after it was reported the former Lake County Clerk Thomas Philpot increased his salary by close to

$25,000 with funds from the child support division. Last Friday Dull issued an opinion that Philpot needed permission from the County Council to divert $24,704 to himself between 2004 and 2009. Dull said Philpot should repay that amount along with $5,243 in interest that would have accrued since 2004. Philpot, who left the Clerk’s office at year’s end to become County Coroner, repaid the Clerk’s office $29,948 last Friday, according to information from the County Auditor’s office. Philpot was receiving the extra pay from the Clerk’s Child Support IV-D No. 428 Fund, federal money distributed by the

state to County Clerks as an incentive to enforce the collection of court-ordered child support payments. According to state guidelines the money can be used as salary bonuses with Council approval. Unaware that Philpot was using

the funds to supplement his salary, Council members were surprised to learn he was receiving the money because they never approved it in any of their budgets. Although there have been few raises given (Continued on page 3)

INSIDE THIS ISSUE Former Miss Gary to appear in family’s reality series (See story on page 7)

West Side grad Chris Hunter Gary’s newest member of the NBA (See story on page 15)

Randolph announces 2010 legislative survey results I NDIANAPOLIS — State Senator Lonnie M. Randolph (D-East Chicago) recently announced the results of his 2010 Legislative Survey. Questionnaires were mailed to households throughout Senate District 2 in December 2009 and made available on his website. Randolph sought input from his constituents on a variety of issues that were anticipated to come before the 2010 General Assembly. A major issue before the General Assembly this year is texting while driving, and a majority of constituents in District 2 supported prohibiting texting while driving, voting 73 to 27 percent. House Bill 1279 was approved by the Indiana House of Representatives and would make it a Class C infraction to transmit a text message while operating a motor vehicle, with exceptions for handsfree or voice-operated technology. The bill now moves to the Senate for further consideration. Seventy-six percent of respondents are in favor of moving all municipal elections to even-year cycles. Other Indiana elections are held in even years, but municipal elections are conducted in odd years, so there are additional costs. Moving municipal elections to even years would save money and increase voter participation. This provision is not actively moving through the General Assembly, but several election-related bills are, including one that would move all school board elections to the general election cycle beginning in 2010. When asked whether or not convenience and grocery stores should be able to sell cold beer, 60 percent of Hoosiers in Randolph’s district said no. However, public opinion was split 50-50 as to whether alcohol should be sold on Sundays, with half opposing and half supporting the measure. These initiatives do not appear to have enough support to pass through the legislature this year, but a few alcohol-related issues are still alive in the General As-

sembly, including Sunday carryout for microbreweries, Electionday alcohol sales and extended Sunday alcohol sales to businesses already permitted to sell on Sundays, including some restaurants. Respondents supported establishing an independent commission to advise the General Assembly on legislative redistricting in 2011 and in the future, voting 57 to 43 percent. Randolph and other members of the General Assembly have proposed the immediate creation of a non partisan commission for legislative redistricting. For the complete survey results and more information on Senator Randolph please visit www.senatedemocrats.IN.gov<http://www. senatedemocrats.IN.gov>.

Indiana fully invests Highway, Bridge Stimulus Funds More than 1,000 projects spread across all 92 counties INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) announced recently it has fully advertised or awarded all $658 million of Indiana’s highway and bridge allocation under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. The Recovery Act has funded 1,082 transportation projects spread across all 92 counties, with 62 percent of the funds invested in economically distressed counties. “While the full impact of the Recovery Act has not yet been seen, Indiana’s state and local transportation agencies led the nation in awarding more shovelready projects than any other state,” said INDOT Commissioner Michael W. Reed. “A large number of smaller-sized projects maximized the potential for Indiana contractors to bid and compete for Stimulus work.” Indiana’s Recovery Act funding stretched much further than anticipated as a result of contractor bids coming in 15 to 20 percent

Dispute over Ex-Clerk’s pay . . . (Continued from page 1) to County officials and employees in recent years It is reported Philpot increased his salary by $3,101 in 2004, $3,146 in 2005, $4,249 in 2006 and $14,206 in 2009. It is believed that Philpot was taking the extra funds on the advice of his attorney David Saks, who is the legal advisor for the Clerk’s office. In a written opinion from Saks two years ago he stated that in 2008 Philpot could give himself the money in the same way other county employees receive supplemental pay. 2

HATCHER HONORED BY Gov. Daniels and Indiana Civil Ri ghts Commission — Former Gary Mayor Richard G. Hatcher was recently honored by Gov. Mitch Daniels and the Indiana Civil Rights Commission. Hatcher was recognized during a ceremony hosted by the Indiana Civil Rights Commission in the rotunda of the Indiana Statehouse in Indianapolis. Hatcher was cited for his commitment to the ideals of freedom, justice and equality. Pictured l-r: State Re p. Matt Be ll, Cla yt on Gr aham , Cha irm an of t he Ind ia na MLK Holi day Comm issi on ; Hatcher and Gov. Mitch Daniels.

After it was learned that state law requires elected officials to get Council approval to supplement their salaries, Saks admitted that he errored in advising Philpot on the matter. Philpot has indicated he might run for Sheriff this year, and this issue has some poitical observers wondering if he has been damaged by the controversy. This, along with the fact that Philpot has been on the job as Coroner for a month and ten days and is seeking another office they say that he may face an uphill battle in trying to capture the Sheriff ’s office.

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below engineers’ estimates. In addition to geographic distribution around the state, all 1,082 projects were spread across a variety of categories. 776 road repair or resurface projects 130 bridge replacement or repair projects 95 safety improvement projects 23 new or widened road projects 35 trail, sidewalk and other enhancement projects 32 miscellaneous projects Indiana’s Recovery Act Web site, INvest.in.gov, contains interactive county maps that are updated as highway and bridge contracts are awarded: http://gov.IN.gov/countyarra.htm “Recovery Act transportation funds were fully invested into infrastructure projects that will improve Indiana’s quality of life and economic competitiveness,” said

INDOT Grants Director Audra Butts. “State and local transportation agencies delivered this complex transportation program with existing resources and hard work.” Congress passed the Recovery Act in 2009 amid the fourth year of Indiana’s innovative Major Moves jobs initiative. Short-term Recovery Act projects combined with long-term Major Moves projects to double the record state and local transportation investments seen in 2008.

To keep this momentum going, Indiana is aggressively pursuing billions in competitive grants already funded under the Recovery Act. Indiana’s $71 million High Speed Rail application was recently selected to upgrade a congested rail segment connecting Detroit with Chicago through Northwest Indiana. Indiana has also submitted eight applications competing for $1.5 billion nationwide in Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) grants.

DEMOCRATIC LEGISLATORS HOST FORUM The Gary legislative delegation will host a forum on Saturday, February 20 beginning at 12:00 p.m. at the Glen Theatre, 200 W. Ridge Road. State Reps. Charlie Brown, Vernon Smith and Sen. Earline Rogers will offer insight on the first half of the 2010 legislative session and take questions from the audience.

City Council has no faith in storefront . . . (Continued from page 1) located on Grant Street’s zoned business sector. He said Council members were against him in the very beginning, especially Councilwoman Carolyn Rogers of the 4th District. He said, “she pulled the plug on it and had it tabled. Even though she said they had questions on the petition, she would not say what those questions were.” Councilwoman Rogers said she spoke to Rev. Berry and his copastor Floyd Henderson prior to the start of the meeting and told them she did not think the Council was going to rule in favor of his petition. She said, “I recognize that there is a need to assist offenders when they come back home, but we need to take a

look at bringing business into Gary, especially on Grant Street and Broadway. Rev. Berry should not have assumed that his petition was going to go his way.” Councilman-at-Large Kyle Allen commented on the large number of storefront churches located in the city and the fact that they do not pay taxes. “I’m not against church or religion, but we have a lot of storefronts and traditional churches with property that do not pay taxes and require city services. Our collection rate is not where it should be and we cannot afford to let someone else not pay taxes.” Councilman Allen said 1/3 of the people of Gary do not pay taxes. “It seems to me that all we do is not collect taxes and approve day cares,” he said.

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Speaking in favor of the petition was Co-pastor Harper. He told the council, “By supporting our church it will enhance the community. People are attacking churches, but it will stand. If it weren’t for churches where would we be?” Council president Ronier Scott said having churches on a main thoroughfare such as Grant Street has always been a problem. He said, “I understand it is a main thoroughfare, but we must focus on collecting taxes.” He reminded Council members that there is already an ordinance on the books for commercial properties to remain commercial and not be rezoned. The Council voted 9 no, 0 yes. The Gary Crusader

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EDITORIAL TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR HEALTH! The Black community is suffering disproportionately from a number of health problems, from high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity, sarcoidosis, heart disease, kidney disease, and a whole host of other debilitating conditions. Once upon a time it was thought that the dreaded scourge of HIV/AIDS would be confined to the homosexual community in America, but, going against the grain of the pundits, it became one of the most deadly threats to Black people in America and around the world. Black people are also excessively impacted by Tuberculosis. According to Black Health in the United States, a Committee to End the Marion Lockdown (CEML) Walking Steel Newsletter online article, "The AIDS case rate is six times higher for Black people than white people while the TB case rate is eight times higher." Jonathan Mann, former director of the World Health Organization's AIDS program, points out in this same article that "in parts of the Bronx, the AIDS rates are similar to some of the hard hit areas of Africa." Black people are also excessively impacted by infant mortality, incarceration rates, school dropout, alcohol and cigarette abuse, and a whole host of other negative conditions. It would be easy to point a finger at racism as the cause for this unsavory state of affairs, and there is an element of truth in that assertion, especially in the issue of access to healthcare. But it is not the whole story. More and more people will come to know that the state of mind plays a huge part in what happens to us. Certainly stress is a culprit in the development of disease, as most people can attest. Because of the challenges that Black people have had to face in the United States and elsewhere, the collective psyche has been bruised, and has resulted in a compromised sociological immune system resulting in a high rate of maladies, including low self-esteem and Black-on-Black crime. Therefore, it must be understood that the notion of health is holistic, and one reason the Black community suffers more than others from various and sundry disorders is directly related to a negative collective state of mind. It is lunacy for those who have been captives to totally rely on their captors for relief. It is for this reason that Black people must take care of their own health. We must eat right, think right and do right. We must seek physical, mental, emotional and spiritual balance. We must change the health of the community one person at a time by doing our part. Until this happens, the community will continue to suffer from dis-ease (disease), and no amount of external intervention will be able to bring about a significant change in collective health. Take control of your health - your life depends upon it! 4

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR What if research leads to the elimination of Cancer? Dear Editor:

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Sincerely, What if you could personally parRoger Jacobs ticipate in research that might help C r o wn Point, IN determine factors that cause or preL a k e C o u n t y Fairgrounds vent cancer? What if your involvement, and New Study that research, ultimately leads to Demonstrates Need the elimination of cancer as a major for Right to Repair health problem for this and future generations? Legislation What if you could make it so just Reveals Consumers Save $26 one family never has to hear the Billion Annually in Vehicle words “you have cancer”? Residents of our community have Repairs at Neighborhood Repair an unprecedented opportunity to Shops vs. Dealerships participate in cancer research this year. Enrollment for the American Dear Editor: Cancer Society’s third Cancer PreNew data reveals that consumers vention Study will be taking place on Saturday, June 12th at the Relay save an estimated $26 billion a year or For Life of South Lake County at $360 per family for vehicle service the Lake County Fairgrounds from and repair at neighborhood independent repair shops compared to more 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Individuals between the ages of costly new car dealerships. This 30 and 65 who have never been di- demonstrates why Congress needs to agnosed with cancer and are willing swiftly pass the Motor Vehicle Ownto make a long-term commitment ers’ Right to Repair Act (HR 2057). to the study are encouraged to sign This legislation will prevent car manup. Those who choose to enroll will ufacturers from denying access to reVOL. XXXXVIII NO. 38 JAN. pair information, computer codes, complete a brief initial questionnaire and provide a waist measure- tools and software needed by car ment and a small blood sample. owners and their neighborhood reParticipants will periodically be pair shops to repair late model vehisent a follow-up questionnaire for cles. Historically, car owners have had the next 20 to 30 years. If you aren’t eligible to participate, the ability to repair their vehicles you can still make a difference by themselves or take them to the service telling everyone you know about facility of their choice. The car companies now seek to force consumers Cancer Prevention Study-3. For more information, visit www.- to return to the dealership for service

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and repair and are lobbying heavily against the Right to Repair Act. It is appalling that some manufacturers can take federal bailout money and then turn around and oppose a bill that would protect every American motorist from a vehicle repair monopoly. The Motor Vehicle Owners’ Right to Repair Act (HR 2057) currently has the support of 53 members of Congress. Every consumer who owns or operates a vehicle in the U.S. stands to suffer economically if this bill is not passed. Please send a letter urging your members of Congress to support the Right to Repair Act by visiting www.righttorepair.org. Sincerely, Kathleen Schmatz

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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. WHAT WAS HE THINKING? After hearing about the indictment of East Chicago mayor George Pabey most folks are wondering, what was he thinking? After witnessing a slew of people in East Chicago going to jail for the “Sidewalk Six” scandal where members of the Pastrick administration were convicted of exchanging votes to get sidewalk repairs and of city work done, how could he be so dumb as to have city workers do work on his private home. Not to mention a house located in Gary. Of course he has been indicted and still has to stand trial, and of course it is said that there is a presumption of innocence until proven guilty.

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But still getting put in a position to be charged with a crime like this shows that for the last several decades he obviously ain’t been paying attention to what’s been goin’ on around him. Because the federal prison system now is home for a bunch of folks from East Chicago, who thought they were smarter than the feds only to find out that’s not the case. Word reached that Pabey has hired Scott King and may hire Gary lawyer Fred Work to represent him. Should be interesting to see how that will play out. ‘Cause while King since resuming his practice has had a bit of luck in federal court, Work hasn’t been so lucky.

members Myrna Maldonado and Richard Medina are being looked at as the possible replacement. Word is Maldonado may have the inside track. She most recently was a candidate for Lake County Recorder in a caucus of Lake County Precinct committeemen and finished second. Nosey hears that Maldonado may have the inside track should Pabey be convicted. However, don’t be surprised if State Senator Lonnie Randolph enters the fray. Randolph has run before and it’s rumored that he may still have mayoral aspirations. -NoseyAIN’T GONNA BE NO MORE STORE FRONT CHURCHES

-NoseyGETTING BUSY FINDING A REPLACEMENT Word reached Nosey that the political power brokers are busy trying to find somebody to put in place as mayor should George Pabey be convicted. It’s rumored that East Chicago City Council

Enough is enough, the city council put their foot down last week and declared that they ain’t approving any more store front churches. Council members say that these churches are taking up space that could be used for tax paying businesses, and despite

the fact that no new businesses have come to Gary, they are keeping hope alive. During last week’s council meeting where the issue was debated, opponents of store front churches often quoted bible verses to back their argument. Councilman Roy Pratt, quoting from the book of Matthew and saying that the council couldn’t afford to grant tax abatement for the store fronts noted that the scripture says render unto Caesar unto what is Caesar’s and to the Lord what is to the Lord. Community Gadfly Jim Norwacki even got into the act telling the council that while he was in jail he discovered the Ten Commandments during a stay in the Lake County Jail and that he’d found religion; albeit the wrong kind. All nine council members voted not to grant tax abatement to a church that had been seeking it ‘cause they feel that somehow having businesses in the city is more important than spreading the word of the lawd. Given the fact that Jesus never had a church and would have been classified as one of these neighborhood

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preachers without a church, he too would have met with opposition from this council. Looks like this council is more intretested in serving Caesar instead of the Lord. -NoseyPAY UP Word is Sheriff candidate Thomas Philpot recently paid back some money that he wasn’t entitled to while he was county clerk. Philpot, who is rumored to be rolling in dough, for some reason decided to fatten his private coffers with funds collected from the Child Support Division that were paid to the clerk’s office. Nosey hears that Philpot, who is rumored to be candidate for sheriff, even though he hasn’t served a full term as Lake County Coroner is exemplary of the greed in county politics. Not only does he want to cash in on all the monetary benefits – he also wants to capitalize on the political offices that are available. Is there no end to his greed?

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City Department Offers Career Opportunities City of Hammond Annual Job Fair The City of Hammond will be hosting its Annual Job Fair on Thursday, March 11, 2010 from 11:00 am until 4:00 pm at the Jean Shepherd Community Center. Education, Trade Unions, Administrative, Manufacturing, and Insurance and many other industries from Northwest Indiana and Illinois will be represent-

ed. The Annual Job Fair gives job seekers the opportunity to meet employers from various industries. The event is free to companies and participants. The 2009 Annual Job Fair assisted over 1,000 people. For more information concerning the Annual Job Fair, contact Africa K. Tarver, Business Development Planner at (219) 8536508 ex. 335.

Indiana Department of Revenue reminds Hoosiers about list of new tax changes this year. Agency strongly recommends electronic filing in light of these changes. Legislative decisions made during last spring’s Indiana General Assembly will impact Hoosier taxpayers soon as they complete their 2009 state tax returns by April 15. Some changes will impact paper filers and Indiana’s unemployed, as well as those taking the earned income credit, and other state tax changes will impact some military spouses. “Many of these changes are due to adjustments made in federal tax law,” said Stephanie McFarland, director of public relations for the Department of Revenue. The state’s most widely used form, the IT-40, has undergone a major revision, including an expansion from three schedules to seven that taxpayers may possibly need to complete, “depending on the individual taxpayer’s situation,” said McFarland. “It’s very different than it has looked over the past decade.” The Department of Revenue recommends that taxpayers use I-File, the state’s free online filing program

to help avoid any confusion the new multi-schedule driven form might present. “We’ve actually made the form easier to read, so we could accommodate space for the new ‘addbacks’ required due to the federal adjustments,” said McFarland. “But that also meant we had to move some information off of the twopage form and onto separate schedules to be completed, and that might feel cumbersome for some people. But I-File will make filing their taxes an easy process.” Tax change to affect unemployed Earned Income Credit increased A new add-back also will impact the unemployed in filing their state taxes this year. New federal tax law allows those who drew unemployment in 2009 to deduct the first $2,400 from their total income reported to the federal government. But unemployed Hoosiers will have to add that amount back into the income they report to the state this year. “However, the state does offer an unemployment tax deduction to those who qualify,” said McFarland. Taxpayers who drew unemployment in 2009 can determine if they

DONALD KOLIBOSKI, director of Economic Development, Northwest Indiana Forum was the guest speaker at the Gary Chamber of Commerce’s Monthly Membership Luncheon, held Monday, February 8 at the Stadium Buffet and Grill. Koliboski spoke on the Forum’s focus on economi c d evelopme nt in Northwest India na a nd the regi on. Chamber of Comme rce C EO Chuck Hughes is pictured with Koliboski as he took questions from the audience following his presentation. (Photo by Lou Roldan) are eligible for this deduction by completing the Unemployment Deduction Worksheet found on page 18 of the IT-40 booklet at www.in.gov/dor/4167.htm The Indiana General Assembly did increase the Earned Income Credit to nine percent for income earned in 2009, compared to six percent in previous years. The Earned Income Credit is available to those Hoosier taxpayers who qualify for the same credit on their federal tax return. More information on the federal Earned Income Credit may be found at the Internal Revenue Service’s Web site at www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/i1040.pdf As for those who drew unemployment benefits in 2009, the Indiana revenue agency is strongly encouraging these taxpayers to file their state taxes as early as possible. “If they find they owe, they can call us and we can work to set them up on a payment plan,” said McFarland. “And if they are due a refund, we can get that back to them as quickly as possible.

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Former Miss Gary to appear in family’s reality series By Carmen M. Woodson-Wray The Jackson family is not the only ones from Gary that will have a reality series soon. Former 1984 Miss Gary and her family will be featured in a new series “The Family Crews” beginning Sunday, February 21st at 9 p.m. on BET. Rebecca Anne King-Crews, a graduate of Lew Wallace Class of 1984 and former Miss Gary, is

ly basis. Viewers will be able to watch the Crews family as they enter into a new chapter in their lives as Rebecca begins to pursue her acting career, Terry beginning the process of transitioning from” Everybody Hates Chris” to an action movie star and family members starting to shape their own individual lives. The Crews family consists of Terry, Rebecca, 22-year-old daughter Naomi, who strives to

MISS GARY OF 1984 Rebecca King-Crews —- to appear with her family on the new reality series “The Family Crews” with her husband Terry Crews and children Naomi, Azriel, Terra, Wynfrey and Isaiah. the wife of Terry Crews, who carve a name for herself separate plays husband “Julius” on the and apart from the family; 18comedy show “Everybody Hates year-old daughter Azriel, who’s Chris.” Rebecca and Terry along eager to follow in her father’s with their five children, will allow footsteps; self-proclaimed “Dadtelevision cameras into their lives dy’s Little Girl” 10-year-old Terto see how 20 years of being a ra; “Oprah’s namesake and reinHollywood actor and husband carnate” six-year-old Wynfrey has not changed him from being and “The Prince of the Family” a grounded family-man on a dai- three-year-old son Isaiah.

THE XINOS HELD their 40th Scholarship Ball recently at the Avalon Manor. The event was sponsored by the Beta Mu Chapter of the National Sorority of Phi Delta Kappa, Inc. The ball was a culminating activity of the group’s efforts to promote grace, charm and commitment in young ladies. Sixteen young ladies and their escorts were presented at the ball. The theme for the ball was, “Human Nature.” Taylr Davis was crowned Miss Xinos. 1st runner up was Alexandria Norton and 2nd runner up was Inecia Ayers.Top photo l-r: Bianca Crawford, Asst. Xinos Advisor; Joy Cheatham, Asst. Advisor; Inecia Ayers; Taylr Davis; Alexandria Norton and Sadie Ethridge, Xinos Advisor. Bottom photo l-r: Tamilia Lloyd, Krystal Jimerson, Inecia Ayers, Alexis Hunt, Alexandria Norton, Lucretia Black and Jillian Hall. 2nd row: Joy Cheatham, Angelique Parrot, Alexandria Hines, Samantha Mitchell, Nyla Owens, Kenisha Burnett, Sadie Ethridge, Darnesha Talley, Taylr Davis, Gregorius Moffett, Shiyene Talley and Bianca Crawford. Premiering in the first episode house all the time to sing and sit will be Terry’s parents and Rebecaround and talk about Jesus. This ca’s mother, Anna King-Lung has followed her all her life.” who resides in Gary. Lung, the owner of Dominique’s Boutique Lung said she spent three days in Gary, said she is thrilled about in Hollywood filming for the sethe chance to appear in the show ries and it was more work than with her family especially because she thought it would be, but a of what it stands for. She said, whole lot of fun more than any“The difference between their rething because she had the chance ality show and others is that their to be with her family. She said, “I will show how Christian actors know I’m in the first show and I can raise a family in Tensiltown.” was told I might be called back Lung said her daughter has al- ANNA KING-LUNG to appear for some more episodes.” ways had a strong interest in act- on the Reality Series “The ing, singing, writing and her Family Crews” with her family Rebecca and Terry are part of Christianity. She said, “As a teen beginning Sunday, February the executive producing team of Becky would bring kids to the 21, 9 p.m. on BET. “The Family Crews.”

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VALENTINE CELEBRATION PLANS STILL UNDECIDED?? You might want to check out that “Our Evening Of Jazz” spectacular, set for Merrillville’s popular Patio, 7706 Broadway, Sunday, July 14. Entertainment will come from Gary’s internationally popular trumpet-flugelhornist ART HOYLE and his quintet. Hosted by the Knights of St. Peter Claver Ladies Auxillary 280, at St. Monica and Luke Catholic Church, this Big Event jumps-off with a 4

Jo and Wesley GAIL MADISON (730-5743). -DD-

college-mates on the campus of Indiana State University years back. Featured speakers at the celebration included former Gary mayor RICHARD G. HATCH-

KOLUM KONGRATS TO JOSEPHINE “JO” HOOD and WESLEY TUCKER, who will step into marriage in ceremonies to be performed in Gary this coming July. A Gary-transplant, Jo is an Atlanta-based entrepreneur and elementary schoolteacher, while Wesley, a native Chicagoan, is a computer specialist for the Federal Aviation Administration. The two met while attending stepping classes in Atlanta.

’Velt High ’49 grads who, during last summer’s 60-year reunion blast, were saluted each for their over 50-years of togetherness, l-r, Dr. CLARENCE BOONE and wife BLANCHE, JOHN and CONNIE HILL and BETTY and LEWIS HARRIS. Our kongrats to these couples with a wish that the love keeps-on-keepingon! -DD-

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Hoyle PM cocktail hour followed by dinner at 5 PM. Thereafter follows some of the liveliest and creative jazz interpretations available on the planet. Proceeds here go to support the host’s “…ministries to the needy and powerless in our community,” according to pr-person MARGUERITE EDWARDS. The cost-to-be-theboss here is $40 per person with tickets available from MINNIE DUROSSEAUX (949-5697) and

THE MAGIC NUMBER IS 90 for DHARATHULA H. MILLENDER who celebrated her February 4th birth date with some 50 family and friends in the East 5th Avenue Stadium Restaurant. Affectionately known as “Dolly,” by locals, the founder of the Gary Historical and Cultural Society, former Gary School Board Trustee, former school librarian and author is also the very first woman elected to Gary’s Common Council back in the 70s. Among those showing-up to honor Dolly, center, were retired educator and famed Tuskegee airman QUENTIN P. SMITH and Lake County Commissioner ROOSEVELT ALLEN, JR. Smith and Mrs. Millender were

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Saturday, February 13, 2010

The Pearsons

Millender with Hatcher

ANOTHER YEAR JUST WENT THAT-A-WAY for birthday people like: STEPHANIE LUCKETT, ELNORA HAWKINS, fashion designer ADRIAN GATES, CYNTHIA STEWART, VICTORIA McQUIRE,

ER and present Mayor RUDY CLAY. -DDCOMES NOW OUR ANNUAL PICTORIAL SALUTE to couples who have combined the “L” words (love and longevity) into marital success which include retired educators LOUIS and HAZEL HUGHES (35 years), CURTIS and CHERYL PEARSON (34-years), Lake County probation officer ALVENIA BRUCE and husband ERNEST (33 years) and Gary

The Hughes BLACKS MUST CONTROL THEIR OWN COMMUNITY

The Bruces YOLANDA LAMARR-WILDER and ESTHER ROBERTS (Feb. 12); JOE LEDBETTER, AL BLACKWELL and LOLETA DIXON (Feb. 13); Atlanta, Georgia-transplant MONA GLASPER-TAYLOR and KARMALETA CHAPPELL (Valentine’s Day); WARDELLA ROBY, Gary City Clerk SUZETTE RAGGS, LUCILLE SCOTT, Calumet Township Trustee Board-member RON MATLOCK, LUCILLE SCOTT and Sojourner Truth House’s Sister ANA LINZMEYER (Feb. 15); C. A. COURTNEY, CHERLY (Continued on page 9) The Gary Crusader

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Hurt with Career Center chefs DEGGANSâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; DIG: (DOLLY JOY OF LIVING IS THE JOY MILLENDERâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s credo) â&#x20AC;&#x153;THE OF GIVING SERVICE.â&#x20AC;? The Boones, Hills & Harrises CHANDLER and ANNE BUTLER (Feb. 17); and CORTEZ MORRIS (Feb. 18).

being served by chefs, l-r, Merrillville High seniors KAYLA WILLIAMS, JEREMY OSIKA

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and SHANTELAI GILLIAM at the recent reunion of the Centerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s graduates; and RON â&#x20AC;&#x153;Frostyâ&#x20AC;? ROSS welcoming Atty. DOUGLAS GRIMES and wife BERNADETTE to his recently opened Frostyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cajun Bar-BQue in the former Dustieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Restaurant location, at 411 East

MINNIE MORE PRODUCTIONS INC CHEERLEADER 4 LIFE Competition High School Varsity Squads Â´7+( -803 2 2))Âľ / /HW 7 7KH & &RPSHWLWLRQ % %HJLQ &KHHUOHDGLQJ GRHVQÂˇW KDYH WR HQG ZLWK KLJK VFKRRO 2YHU WKH ODVW WHQ \HDUV cheerleading has spawned an industry and fans of its own. With its physically demanding stunts and routines, this activity is now considered a sport on many major college campuses.

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MORE PRODUCTIONS, a 501ÂŠ3, organization is dedicated to SURYLGLQJ F FROOHJH V VFKRODUVKLSV WWR F FKHHUOHDGHUV : :HÂˇUH H H[FLWHG WWR E EULQJ WWKH VW Annual Cheerleader 4 Life Competition entitled |6*' ,7/2 1((} where the competition begins in Gary, Indiana. This incredible sports event will be held: When: Saturday, April 24, 2010 Where: Thea Bowman High School, 3401 W. 5th Avenue, Gary, Indiana Time: 10:00 am Admission (Door): $5.00 Registration: $35.00 per participant (Cheer Competition) $10.00 per participant (THE JUMP OFF) Prizes $1,000ÂłBest Cheer Group 6HQLRU -XPS 2 2I I Âľ $ 500ÂłÂľ7KH 6 -XQLRU -XPS 2 2I I Âľ $ 250ÂłÂľ7KH -

College scouts and coaches from throughout Indiana will be in attendance at this spectacular event.

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Saturday, February 13, 2010

Registration required for free computer classes Adults may register Tuesday, Feb. 16, for the free computer classes at the Gary Public Library, 220 W. 5th Ave. Registration is required for the morning classes by calling Pam at 886-2484 Ext. 358. Registration is required for the evening and Saturday classes by calling Main Library-Reference Services at 886-2484 Ext. 336. Class sizes are limited. The schedule is: 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Thursdays, March 4, 25, April 15, May 6, REF, and 10 a.m. – 12 p.m., Mondays, March 8, 15, April 5, 19, CS, “Basic Computer”; 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., Saturdays, March 6, 20, 27, April 10, 17, May 1, 22, REF, and 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Wednesdays, March 10, 17, 31, April 7, 14, 28, CS, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Thursday, May 20, REF, “Internet”; 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Tuesdays, March 9, 16, April 6, 20, CS, “Mouse/Keyboarding”; Monday through Wednesday, May 3-5, Monday and Tuesday, May 17 and 18, CS, “Email”; 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Thursdays, March 11, April 1, 22, May 27, REF, and 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Mondays and Tuesdays, March 22, 23, and 29, 30, and April 12, 13, and 26, 27, CS, 1 p.m. to

2:30 p.m., Saturday, May 8, REF, “Microsoft Word”; 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., Saturdays, March 13, April 3, 24, REF, and 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Thursday, May 13, REF, “Microsoft Powerpoint”; 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Thursdays, March 18, April 8, 29, and 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., Saturdays, May 15, 29, REF, “Microsoft Excel”; 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, May 10, 11, 12, , CS, “Facebook for Beginners,” and Monday and Tuesday, May 24 and 25, CS, “Facebook.”

IVY TECH COMMUNITY College is offering a three-dimensional cake decorating class beginning March 6 through April 17. The class will be offered on Saturdays at the Gary campus from 9 am to 1 pm. The cost for the class is $125. Instructor Bernetta Ford helps a student perfect flowers during the summer cake decorating class at Ivy Tech’s Gary campus. For more information or to sign up please contact Josephine Blockson at 219-981-4430 or jblockso@ivytech.edu.

Ivy Tech Community College to host “College Goal Sunday” Ivy Tech Community College will host “College Goal Sunday” at 2 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 21, at 14 of the college’s 23 campuses. “College Goal Sunday” is a program that helps college-bound Indiana students and their families complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The program provides on-site help from financial aid experts, primarily from Indiana colleges and universities. Most colleges, universities and vocational/technical schools in the nation require students seeking

federal financial aid, including grants and loans, to complete the FAFSA. The FAFSA form must be received by the federal processor on or before March 10 to be considered for state aid. The program is being offered at 37 locations in 31 communities, including the following Ivy Tech campuses: Gary, Bloomington, Columbus, East Chicago, Evansville, Indianapolis, Lafayette, Law renceburg, Logansport, Muncie, Richmond, South Bend, Terre Haute and Warsaw.

GINA’ S GIANT STEPS Home Day Care We provide an education curriculum that stimulates the childs mind and body. This includes three meals a day, indoor and outdoor activities, field trips, grade appropriate course work and after-school care. Open: Monday thru Friday 6 am to 6 pm Ages: 6 months to 14 years Location: 1539 W. 74th Place Merrillville, Indiana 46410

For more information please contact

Regina Robinson at 219-769-0766

Master illusionist Walter King will amaze, delight and educate the audience with his family- friendly show, “The Legacy of Black Magicians.”

Participants will receive free tickets for a sampling of three items of delicious soul food, provided by Dusties Soul Food out Illinois. This will be followed by a fun lesson in the exciting dance form Step.

Saturday, February 13, 2010

BLACKS MUST CONTROL THEIR OWN COMMUNITY

The Gary Crusader

“COMMEMO RATI NG T HE NEGRO S pi ri tual” wi ll be t he empha si s b y the Ga ry C ivi c C h o r a l e , d u r i n g t h e i r “ A n n u a l I n t e r f a i t h C o m m u n i t y Ba s e d F e s t i v a l , ” a t 4 p . m . , S u n d a y , February 14, at Christ Temple Church, 4201 Washington St. The pastor is Elder Dale Cudjoe. The director is Maurice Collins and the president is Mae Scott. The performance will include: The Sounds of Peace; St. Timothy Community Church Choir; St. Paul Baptist Church Choir; Mizpah 7th Day Adventist Church Choir; Christ Temple Church Choir. (Photo courtesy of Gary Civic Chorale)

CHURCH CALENDAR Prayer breakfast with Women of Excellence in Ministry The “11th Annual Prayer Breakfast” will be hosted by Women of Excellence Ministry at 9:30 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 20, at The Chateau, 530 W. 61st Ave. The donation is $25. The speaker will be Overseer Norman Hairston II. This also will be a “Weekend with Family and Friends.” The inspiration is “Pray or Become Prey” with reference to the biblical Scripture IIChronicles 6:3435; Phillipians 4:6 and 1Peter 5:8.

Church Dr. Charles G. Hayes and the Cosmopolitan Church of Prayer Choir will sing at 6:30 p.m., after the doors open at 5:30 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 27, at Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church, 1301 W. 21st Ave. The pastor is the Rev. Charles Emery. The ticket price is $15 in advance. Buy them at the church, Bible Bookstore, 3885 Broadway; or Brenda’s Florist, 4487 Broad-

way. The price will be $20 at the door. Call the church for information at (219) 944-8161. Alaina Woods will be featured also. Send Your Church News Send your church news to: Gary Crusa de r, Church Calendar, 1549 Broadway, Gary, IN 46407; (219) 885-4357; fax (219) 883-3317; e-mail – garycrusadernews@aol.com.

LEGAL NOTICE TAX SALE CERTIF ICATE

$4,368. 54

STATE OF INDIANA, LAKE COUNTY

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# 45-08-15-206-025.000-004 IRONWOOD UNIT A L. 18 BL. 14 N2. L.19 BL.14 Brief Legal Description: Street Address or other common description: 2268 Vermont 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 Emit & Betty Ward 556 Jackson St Gary, Indiana 46402-1818 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 2/13, 2/20, 2/27

Serving The Community Over 60 Years FINER FUNERALS NEED NOT BE COSTLY

Attend the opening of the “Community Soup Kitchen” from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 20, at Trinity United Church of Christ-Gary, 1276 W. 20th Ave. The senior pastor is the Rev. John E. Jackson Sr.

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES WE PROVIDE:

Christian poets and rappers will be presented during “The Spoken Word” at 7 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 20, at the Glen Theatre, 20 W. Ridge Rd. The ticket price is $10 and they are on sale at Beautiful Things, 3570 Village Court, and at U.S. Cellular, 1021 Broadway. The sponsor is the African American Achievers Youth Corps Inc. Charles Hayes and Cosmopolitan Church of Prayer Choir at Pilgrim M.B. The Gary Crusader

No. 452802735

“Community Soup Kitchen” at Trinity United Church of Christ-Gary

Hear “The Spoken Word” from Christian poets and rappers

Subject To 10% of 15% (Minimum Bid) $4,368.54 Subject To 10% Per Annum (Surplus): $0.00 Cause Number: 45C01-0907-MI-00064

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.)

Valerie Allen Broadnax Roosevelt Allen, Jr.

Patrician Owens

Guy & Allen FUNERAL DIRECTORS Patsy L. Allen

2959 West 11th Avenue

Gary, Indiana 46404

BLACKS MUST CONTROL THEIR OWN COMMUNITY

Rosenwald Allen, Jr.

Carmelita V. Perry

Phone: (219) 949-6325

Saturday, February 13, 2010

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

SALE DATE: 11/24/2009

Saturday, February 13, 2010

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

NOTICE OF SALE OF PROPE RTY AT TAX SALE

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

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# 45-09-06-451-003.000-004 Brief Legal Description:

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

SALE DATE: 11/24/2009

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

No. 452811356

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.

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# 45-08-10-482-016.000-004 Brief Legal Description: PULASKI VILLIAGE L.4 BL.3 02 VacantorAbandonedSale Street Address or other common description: 2018 M L King Dr. 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 Illinois Auto Title Loan Store 2239 W 95th St Chicago, IL 60643 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

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.

TAX SALE CERTIFICATE No. 452814823

Subject To 10% of 15% (Minimum Bid) $6,714.09 Subject To 10% Per Annum (Surplus): $0.00 Cause Number: 45C01-0907-MI-00064

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

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

TAX SAL E CERTIFICATE $6,714.09

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

Dunes Bowl Inc 5600 E. 8th Ave Gary, IN 46403

$1,506.19

2/13, 2/20, 2/27

PEGGY HOLINGA KATONA

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

SALE DATE: 11/24/2009

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

Pursuant to the provisions of Indiana IC 6-1.1-25-4.5, Ethel J Fields is hereby notified of the following: 1) It has been determined from the public records of Lake County, Indiana, that you are an owner, occupant, or otherwise have a substantial interest in the following described real estate located in the County of Lake, State of Indiana (hereinafter “property”), to-wit: Common Address: 2137-39 Cleveland St: Legal Description: GARY PARK 4TH ADD. L.39 BL.2; Parcel Number: 45-08-17226-006.000-004. 2.) Said property was sold at tax sale on November 24, 2009 to Yvonne Lucas (hereinafter ”purchaser”). 3.) That purchaser intends to petition for a tax deed to be issued on or after March 25, 2010. 4.) Any person may redeem the property at the amount required to redeem the property. 5) That to date, said property has not been redeemed. 6) That the purchaser is entitled to reimbursement for additional taxes or special assessments on the property that were paid by the entity subsequent to the tax sale, lien acquisition, or purchase of the certificate of sale, and before redemption, plus interest. 7) That purchaser is entitled to receive a deed for the tract or real property if it is not redeemed before the expiration of the period of redemption of March 25, 2010. 8) That the purchaser is entitled to reimbursement for costs. 9) If the property is not redeemed, the owner of record at the time the tax deed is issued may have a right to the tax sale surplus, if any. You may obtain information regarding the opportunity to redeem your property from the Lake Auditor and/or Treasurer’s Office.

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. TAX SALE CERTIF ICATE $1,062.58

Subject To 10% of 15% (Minimum Bid) $1,062.58 Subject To 10% Per Annum (Surplus): $0.00 Cause Number: 45C01-0907-MI-00064

No. 452802726

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 14, 2009 at 10:00:00 AM and continued until all parcels were offered for sale, that the treasurer did on Tuesday, July 14, 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

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 2/13, 2/20, 2/27

STATE OF INDIANA SS: COUNTY OF LAKE

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

IN RE THE MARRIAGE OF WILDRED GREEN-BENNETT PETITIONER

CAUSE NO: 45D03-100-2DR-00115

AND BRJOHN H. BENNETT RESPONDENT NOTICE OF SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION Comes now the Petitioner, WILDRED GREEN- BENNETH, 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 JOHN H BENNETH scheduled for the 9th day of APRIL 2010, at 10:00 a.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 1st day of, February 2010. Thomas R. Philpot Clerk Lake Superior Court 2/13, 2/20, 2/27

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

The following described piece or parcel of land in LAKE County, Indiana, to wit: Key Number/Property ID# 45-08-15-204-010.000-004 Brief Legal Description: IRONWOOD UNIT A L.36 BL.21 S. 7.5 FT. L 37 BL.21 Street Address or other common description: 2139 Kentucky

STATE OF INDIANA

Street Address or other common description: 56 N Pennsylvania St

COUNTY OF LAKE

IN THE LAKE CIRCUIT COURT JUVENILE DIVISION SITTING IN CROWN POINT, INDIANA

IN RE: THE GUARDIANSHIP OF: ANIYA A. FRAZIER, D/o/b 11/19/2006

CAUSE NO. 45D06-0911-GU-00193

Charlie Smith 2139 Kentucky St Gary, Indiana 46407

Vs.

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

BLACKS MUST CONTROL THEIR OWN COMMUNITY

BENNIE FRAZIER, Petitioner. NOTICE OF HEARING Notice is given that on November 9, 2010 a petition was a filed in Lake Superior Court Juvenile Division in Crown Point, Indiana by BENNIE FRAZIER, b/n/f THE GUARDIANSHIP OF ANIYA A. FRAZIER d/o/b 11/19/2006 requesting an Appointment of Permanent Guardianship of the Person over minor. Any person desiring to object to the granting of the petition may do so by filing an objection in writing with the clerk of the above-entitled court not later than thirty (30) days after the last notice of the action is published. A Hearing is scheduled for this matter on March 25th, 2010 at 8:30 a.m. in the Lake Superior Court Juvenile Division sitting in Crown Point, Indiana. Lisa A. Berdine Hammond Legal Aid Clinic 5261 Hohman Avenue Hammond, IN 46320 PH: (219) 853-6611 Atty. No. 24795-45 2/13, 2/20, 2/27

Saturday, February 13, 2010

STATE OF INDIANA SS: COUNTY OF LAKE

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

LEGAL NOTICE

Securities Corporation Home Equity Loan Trust 2003HE6 Asset Backed Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2003-HE6 Plaintiff

IN RE THE MARRIAGE OF

Vs.

KEITH DEAN PETITIONER

CAUSE NO: 45D03-0909-DR-889

AND

Daniel S. Walsh; William S. Walsh; Darlene Y Walsh; Cassandra Eubanks; Town of New Chicago; and State Of Indiana, Department of Revenue Defendants

DENISE DEAN RESPONDENT

NOTICE OF SUIT NOTICE OF SUMMONS B Y PUBLICATION

Comes now the Petitioner, KEITH DEAN, 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 DENISE DEAN scheduled for the 26th day of FEBRUARY 2010, at 9:00 a.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.

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 1711 E 46th St. Court, Griffith, IN 46319 legally described as: LOT 1, IN BLOCK 5, IN ELMWOOD PARK 2ND ADDITION, AS PER PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN PLAT B OOK 34 PAGE 83, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF LAK E COUNTY, INDIANA. (h ere after “Real Estate “). This summons by publication is specifically directed to the following named defendants whose addresses are follows:

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto set my hand and affix the seal of said Court at Gary, Indiana, this 6th day of, JANUARY 2010.

Cassandra Eubanks

Thomas R. Philpot Clerk Lake Superior Court

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

2/13, 2/20, 27

STATE OF INDIANA

LAKE SUPERIOR COURT SS

COUNTY OF LAKE

CAUSE NO. 45D05-0912-MF-483

HSBC Bank USA, N.A. as Trustee for the Registered holders of Renaissance Home Equity Loan Trust 2006-1 Plaintiff

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

STATE OF INDIANA SS:

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

Vs. IN RE THE MARRIAGE OF

John W. Johnson; Kennedy Hannah; Madeline Nichols; Deutsche Bank National Trust Company; State of Indiana Department of Revenue; Mansards Apartments; and Sherman Acquisitions LP

THELMA HARRELL SMITH PETITIONER

CAUSE NO: 45D03-100-2DR-000-97

AND

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 1985 Chase Street, Gary, IN, 46404, legally described as: Lots 4,5 and 6 in C.D. White’s Addition to Tolleston , in the City of Gary, as per plat th ereof, recorded in Plat Book 7 page 7, in the office of the Recorder of Lake County, In diana, except those parts of said lots taken for the widening of Ch ase Street. ( hereafter “Real Estate”). This summons by publication is specifically directed to the following named defendants whose addresses are follows:

2/6, 2/13, 2/20

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

2/4, 2/11, 2/18

COUNTY OF LAKE

Notice of Filing Pe tition for Ownership of Property Pursuant to I.C. 6-1.1-25-4.6. As the owner of real property described below or a person with substantial interest, you are hereby notified that on November 24, 2009, the Petitioner, Nathaniel D. Beard, Ce’Celia Dickerson, P.O.A, 535 SW 180th AVE, Pembroke Pines, Florida 33029, filed a verified petition to the Lake County Clerk to convey ownership of the following territory, Cause Number 45C01-0907-MI-00064, (Certificate #452802428) described as follows: Key Number/Property ID# 45-08-11-351-031.000-004. Brief Legal Description: CORRECTED PLAT OF MASHALL ALL. 30 BL.4 01 Normal. Street Address or other common description: 1946 Missouri Street, Gary, IN 46407. A complete search has been conducted and Legal Notices have been published in the Gary Crusader three (3) consecutive weeks for the following parties: Marion R. Williams, 2338 Central Dr., Gary, IN 46407. Pursuant to IC 6-1,1-25-4, said owner requests conveyance of property to the area described herein.

BRUCE EDWARD SMITH RESPONDENT NOTICE OF SUMMONS B Y PUBLICATION Comes now the Petitioner, THELMA HARRELL SMITH, 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 BRUCE EDWARD SMITH scheduled for the 9th day of APRIL 2010, at 10:00 a.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.

Kennedy Hannah

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto set my hand and affix the seal of said Court at Gary, Indiana, this 1st day of, February 2010.

Thomas R. Philpot Clerk Lake Superior Court

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 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-SAS0001

2/6, 2/13, 2/20

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

STATE OF INDIANA

LAKE SUPERIOR COURT SS

COUNTY OF LAKE

2/11, 2/18, 2/25

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 National Association, as Trustee for The Structured Asset Securities Corporation Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2006-BC6 Plaintiff Vs. Gabriel Lopez and Montessori Defendants NOTICE OF S UIT 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 5511 White Oak Ave., East Chicago, IN, 46312 legally described as: Lot 47, except the No rth 8 feet thereo f, and the North 20 f eet o f Lot 46 in Block 3 in Resubdivision o f Blo cks 2 and 3 in Ro xana Park 5th Additio n, in the City o f East Chicago , as per plat thereof, recorded in Plat Bo ok 31 page 20, in the Office of the R eco rder of Lake County , Indiana. (hereaf ter “Real Estate”). This summons by publication is specifically directed to the following named defendants whose addresses are follows: Gabriel Lopez and Montessori 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

2/11, 2/18, 2/25

STATE OF INDIANA

IN THE LAKE CIRCUIT COURT SS

COUNTY OF LAKE

SITTING IN CROWN POINT, INDIANA

IN RE THE MARRIAGE OF: ARLINDA LAWSON, Wife/Mother

45C01-1001-DR-00026

PAUL LAWSON Husband/Father S UMMONS BY PUBLICATION You are hereby notified that a Complaint has been filed by ARLINDA LAWSON in the above-captioned Court naming you as a Husband/Father. Wife/Mother seeks relief as stated in said Complaint. You must respond within thirty (30) days after the last notice of the action is published and in the even you fail to do so, judgment by default may be entered against you for the relief demanded in said Complaint. Lisa A. Berdine Hammond Legal Aid Clinic 5261 Hohman Avenue Hammond, IN 46320 PH: (219) 853-6611 Atty. No. 24795-45 Notice of Filing Pe tition for Ownership of Property

IN THE LAKE SUPERIOR COURT SS CAUSE NO. 45D02-0912-MF-540

Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as Trustee for Asset Backed

Saturday, February 13, 2010

Pursuant to I.C. 6-1.1-25-4.6. As the owner of real property described below or a person with substantial interest, you are hereby notified that on November 24, 2009, the Petitioner, Nathaniel D. Beard, (Ce’Celia Dickerson, P.O.A), 535 SW 180th AVE, Pembroke Pines, Florida 33029, filed a verified petition to the Lake County Clerk to convey ownership of the following territory, Cause Number 45C01-0907-MI-00064, (Certificate #452802428) described as follows: Key Number/Property ID# 45-08-11-351-031.000-004. Brief Legal Description: CORRECTED PLAT OF MASHALL ALL. 30 BL.4 01 Normal. Street Address or other common description: 1958 Missouri Street, Gary, IN 46407. A complete search has been conducted and Legal Notices have been published in the Gary Crusader three (3) consecutive weeks for the following parties: Sarah Lee Wilson, 1958 Missouri Street, Gary, Indiana 46407. Pursuant to IC 6-1,1-25-4, said owner requests conveyance of property to the area described herein. 2/6, 2/13, 2/20

No. 452811327

Subject To 10% of 15% (Minimum Bid) $9,032.29 Subject To 10% Per Annum (Surplus): $0.00 Cause Number: 45C01-0907-MI-00064

STATE OF INDIANA, LAKE COUNTY

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:

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 Willie Stewart 1688 Winterbrooke Dr Kokomo, IN 46901 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.

2/6, 2/13, 2/20

STATE OF INDIANA

TAX SAL E CERTIFICATE $9,032.29

Key Number/Property ID# 45-08-10-401-010.000-004 Brief Legal Description: DAVIS & HOLMES 1ST SUBDIV. S. 19FT. L.6 BL.5 ALL L.7 BL.5 N6FT. L.8 BL.5VacantorAbandonedSale Street Address or other common description: 1538 RHODE ISLAND ST

Vs.

COUNTY OF LAKE

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

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

2/4, 2/11, 2/18

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

CAUSE NO. 45C01-100-MF-00012

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 2/13, 2/20, 2/27

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FIELDS AND DREAMS BY LANEL CHAMBERS Basketball Opponents from Out-of-Town for Gary Academies

mond Noll Warriors, 2A, Calumet Warriors, 3A, at Hobart Brickies, 4A.

IHSAA – The high school basketball schedule for the Gary academies continues: Thursday, Feb. 11 – 6 p.m., Covenant Christian Warriors, 1A, from DeMotte, at Gary 21st Century Cougars, 1A (charter school in Gary), and 7:30 p.m., Bowman Academy Eagles, 1A (charter school in Gary), at Culver Academy Eagles, 3A,; 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 13, LaPorte LaLumiere Lakers, 1A, at Gary Roosevelt Panthers, 3A; 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 16, Andrean Fighting 59ers, 3A, at Gary West Side Cougars, 4A. The high basketball for Gary area high schools includes at: 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 11, Chesterton Trojans, 4A, at Merrillville Pirates, 4A, Duneland Conference, Griffith Panthers, 3A, at Calumet Warriors, 3A; 1 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 13, Hammond Gavit Gladiators, 3A, at Hammond Noll Warriors, 2A; 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 16, Griffith Panthers, 3A, at Ham-

Historic Railcats Pitcher Coming to “Fan Fest” Willie Glen, one of the most dominant pitchers in Northern League history, and Zach McClellan, one of the major additions to the 2010 Gary SouthShore RailCats staff, will both be part of the team’s second-annual Fan Fest, Saturday, Feb. 20, at the Radisson Hotel, in Merrillville. Discount pre-sale tickets for the 2010 Fan Fest are on sale now at: www.railcatsbaseball.com; or by calling the RailCats ticket office at (219) 882-2255. Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for 2010 season ticket holders and children (age 12 and under), and include a pass to a day full of ballpark fun and the chance to mix and mingle with RailCats stars of past and present. Ticket prices will be $5 on the day of the event. As an added bonus, the first 1,000 fans through the Radisson doors will get a free “Fan Fest”

poster and program along with a ticket to “Opening Day,” Thursday, May 20, at U.S. Steel Yard. The first 500 adults will get a “Fan Fest” T-shirt, and the first 500 children get a logo baseball. Glen’s three-year RailCats career (2005-07) is hands-down the best in club history, a span that saw the Indiana native establish a bevy of single-season and career pitching records. In his final RailCats season, Glen was named the Northern League “Pitcher of the Year” and set the modern league record for strikeouts in a single season with 162 in 23 starts. The right-hander went 16-1 including the postseason - in 2007 and punctuated his RailCats career with a brilliant 140pitch complete game three-hitter in Game Five of the Northern League Championship Series that gave the ’Cats their second title. Following the season, Glen was named to Baseball America’s “AllIndependent First Team” and signed a contract with the Florida Marlins. Glen posted a remarkable 32-9 regular season record in his Rail-

West Side grad Chris Hunter Gary’s newest member of the NBA By Carmen M. Woodson-Wray West Side High School graduate Chris Hunter has been signed for the remainder of the 2009-2010 season with the Golden State Warriors in Oakland, California. Hunter has been with the team since November 20, 2009. He was the first Gatorade call-up to the NBA for 2009-10. He first became a NBA player in April of 2009 when he signed with the New York Knicks. A product of the Gary Public School System, Hunter first started playing basketball while attending the Banneker Achievement Academy. He later played for Tolleston Middle School and then on to West Side which won the boys 4A basketball championship in 2002. In 2002 Hunter was the recipient of the Arthur L. Trester Award for athletic and academic achievement. Not only has he achieved athletically, but he has also achieved academically. Throughout elementary, middle and high school he was a member of the Gifted and Talented Program and member of the National Honor Society. After high school Hunter played basketball for the University of Michigan and received a Bachelor of Business Administration Degree. After college he played professional basketball in Poland and Belgium before joining the NBA’s Developmental Team the Fort Wayne Mad Ants where he averaged 19 points per game. The Gary Crusader

C H R I S H U N T E R of t h e G ol de n S t a t e W a r r i o r s i s p i c t u r e d wi th hi s pare nts Brend a and Ed mond Hunter following his graduation from the University of Michigan. The West Side High School graduate has been signed for the remainder of the 2009-2010 season with the Golden State Warriors in Oakland, California. Hunter has been with the team since November 20, 2009. He was the first Gatorade call-up to the NBA for 200910. He first be came a NBA play er in April of 2009 when he signed with the New York Knicks. His parents, Gary residents, are him in Chicago when the Golden very proud of the achievements he State Warriors played against the has made. His mother, Brenda Bulls. His mother said, “It was a very Hunter said, “It is every parent’s humbling experience and dream dream that their children succeed in come true to see him play against life. Most of all we are proud of the veteran players like Tim Duncan, dedication to achieving an educa- Shaq and Dwight Howard and tion he has shown throughout the make contributions to the team.” During the off season, Hunter’s years on his difficult road to the mother says her son is just like any NBA.” His mother said he has come a other young man. He enjoys video long way from the skinny little kid games, music and her cooking. She in green Spider Man pajamas who said, “He loves my chicken tacos, so would jump off of his bed and slam when I visited him in Oakland I had dunk on the Nerf Basketball rim to cook him some while I was there.” that hung on his bedroom door. As a member of the Golden State The Hunters have travelled to Oakland on several occasions to Warriors Hunter plays center/watch their son play as well as saw forward.

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D E S H A U N T H O MA S K E E P S h i s e y e s o n t h e F o r t W a y n e Bishop Luers basket while attempting to score Saturday, Jan. 30, 2010, at Bowman Academy, in Gary. The 6-7 senior eventually scored 36 points for the sixth ranked Knights, in the AP P o l l f o r C l a s s 2 A . T h e d e f e n d e r i s 6 - 5 s o p h o m o r e D e J ua n Marrero. (Photo by Ted Brown) Cats career, and boosted that League’s Dayton Dragons. number by going 8-0 in the postThe additions of Glen, McClelseason. The ’Cats all-time leader lan, Nichols and Garrett bring in career wins, starts (66), innings the total number of confirmed pitched (409.0), strikeouts (384) celebrity guests to 11 for “Fan and opponent’s batting average Fest,” with more big names to be (.221), Glen has made 37 starts announced soon. Two-time “Manthe last two seasons splitting time ager of the Year” Greg Tagert, longbetween the Marlins Double-A time Pitching Coach and former and Triple-A affiliates. pitcher Jamie Bennett, 2008 McClellan, 31, is expected to Northern League “Most Valuable start near the top of the 2010 Player” Tanner Townsend and RailCats rotation as he continues All-Stars Jay Pecci, Tony Cogan, his comeback from a pair of in- Mike Rohde, Travis Kerber had juries that derailed a promising previously been announced. Major League career. After toiling For more information on the in the affilliated minor leagues for 2010 “Fan Fest,” visit the Web parts of eight seasons, McClellan site: www.railcatsbaseball.commade his big league debut with /fanzone/fanfest. the Colorado Rockies in 2007, Founded in 2002, the Gary working in 12 games out of the SouthShore RailCats are Northbullpen for a Rockies team that west Indiana’s premier profeswould go on to win the National sional sports franchise. The RailLeague Pennant. McClellan’s sea- Cats play in the independent son ended with a shoulder injury Northern League where they won in May 2007 and the right-han- championships in 2005 and der did not return to a profes- 2007, and have advanced to an sional mound before August unprecedented five straight 2008; then missed the entire Championship Series. 2009 season. The RailCats play 50 home A starter for each of his first five games each summer at U. S. Steel professional seasons, McClellan Yard, their award-winning $45 was originally drafted by the million home ballpark, one of the Kansas City Royals in the Fifth premier minor league baseball Round of the 2000 Major League venues in the country. Entry Draft before being dealt to The RailCats averaged more the Rockies in 2004. than 3,500 fans per game in 2009 McClellan, who played three and attracted 185,747 total fans seasons at Indiana University, has to the park, marking the highest pitched more than 750.0 innings single-season attendance in the in his career and amassed a 4.05 franchise’s history. The RailCats ERA in 227 minor league out- have increased attendance six out ings. of seven seasons at The Steel The RailCats also announced Yard, which opened in May that a pair of former RailCats 2003. play-by-play voices - Tom Nichols Send Your Sports News and Alan Garrett - will be on hand Send your sports news to: Gary at the “Fan Fest.” Garrett served as C r u s a d er, Fields and Dreams, the team’s broadcaster in 2003 1549 Broadway, Gary, IN 46407; and 2004 and was followed by (219) 885-4357; fax (219) 883Nichols, who called RailCats 3317; e-mail – kentclark35games from 2005-07 before tak@aol.com. ing a job with the Midwest

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