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VOLUME XXXXVIII NUMBER 44 — MARCH 6, 2010

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P r e s i d e n t O b a m a p l a n t o re d u c e d r o p o u t r a t e c o u l d a i d Ga r y s c h o o l s Steps outlined by President Barack Obama earlier this week highlighted his administration’s plan to combat the dropout crisis and invest in strategies to ensure students graduate prepared for college and careers.

The plan, that is part of the president’s 2011 budget, could go a long way in addressing the low performing schools in the Gary Public School System. Three Gary high schools have posted low graduation rates in recent years with Roosevelt High School having the lowest number of graduates. The school had a 44 percent graduation rate last year.

In announcing the initiative on Monday, March 1 at the America’s Promise Alliance GradNation event hosted by Alliance Founding Chairman General Colin Powell and his wife and Alliance Chair Alma Powell, Obama challenged states to identify high schools with graduation rates below 60% and discussed the Administration’s investments to help them turn those schools around. The Obama Administration has committed $3.5 billion to fund transformational changes in America’s persistently low-performing schools. Addi-

tionally, the President’s FY 2011 budget includes $900 million to support School Turnaround Grants. Obama also emphasized the importance of investing in dropout prevention and recovery strategies to help make learning more engaging and relevant for students, and announced new efforts to invest $100 million in a College Pathways program to promote a college readiness culture in high schools, through programs that allow students to earn a high school diploma and college credit at the same time.

“This is a problem we can’t afford to accept or ignore,” said Obama. “The stakes are too high - for our children, for our economy, for our country. It’s time for all of us to come together - parents and students, principals and teachers, business leaders and elected officials - to end America’s dropout crisis.

The Indiana Department of Education will assist in identifying schools with below 60 percent graduation rates around the state. In the Gary public school system efforts are underway to address the problem.

The school system has an accreditation application program allowing students to re-

take courses needed to graduate concurrently with regular course work.

Gary school officials continue to examine

why students are leaving school without a diploma. They applaud Obama’s initiative in addressing the problem.

PRESIDENT OBAMA speaks at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce regarding the nation’s dismal high school graduation rates.

Darren Washington wants to be the next Washington in Washington

By Carmen M. Woodson-Wray After Hammond’s mayor announced he would not seek U.S. Senator Evan Bayh’s senate seat and Highland’s clerk-treasurer tossed aside the idea, Gary School Board member Darren Washington announced that he would seek the democratic nomination for the office.

Senator Bayh, who won the seat in 1998, announced just days before filing for the May primary that he would not seek a third term in Congress. In a statement he said, “I love working for the people of Indiana, I love helping our citizens make the most of their lives, but I do not love Congress.”

Hammond Mayor Thomas McDermott, Jr. had announced that he would run for the seat, but pulled out. He saw his chance as a long shot and realized he did not stand a chance due to the election process. Also considering the candidacy was Highland

Clerk-Treasurer Michael Griffin, but he too passed up on the idea saying he was “occupied with other priorities.”

Washington, an at-Large member of the Gary Community School Board, said if (Continued on page 2)

INSIDE THIS ISSUE Bakewell, other Black media leaders address Congress on Census ad dollars (See story on page 3)

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Cong. Pete Visclosky announces fifth installment of FAA funding for GCA $5 million Will Support Runway Extension Efforts Congressman Pete Visclosky this week announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has awarded the Gary/Chicago International Airport (GCA) its fifth installment of federal assistance for airport expansion efforts under the Letter of Intent that was approved in 2006.

Congressman Pete Visclosky This $5 million grant will support the runway extension project.

“The Gary Airport is one of Northwest Indiana’s untapped resources with high potential to transform the region,” said Visclosky. “These substantial investments in airport improvements can put people to work in the near

term while laying the foundation for robust new industries that will create new jobs in Northwest Indiana. The airport can be a catalyst for economic development throughout the region and I am pleased it has the continued support of the FAA.” The FAA grant awarded this week is the fifth payment of the Letter of Intent that was approved in 2006. The Letter of Intent provides $57.8 million over 10 years, available in installments of up to $6 million per year, for improvements and expansion that will help GCA stake its claim as the third major airport in the region.

The planned expansion would increase the size of the airport by roughly 50 percent and extend the main runway to a length of 9,000 feet. To date, GCA has received over $25 million under the Letter of Intent.

Visclosky has long been an advocate for GCA, working with local officials to best utilize the facility.

In addition to supporting the airport’s efforts to secure the Letter of Intent, he directed $14.8 million to the airport for apron expansion, runway overlay, safety modernization, and various other improvements, and $24.961 million for the Indiana National Guard Readiness Center at the airport.

ALEX DOMINGUEZ ANNOUNCES CANDIDACY FOR CIRCUIT COURT JUDGE — Alex Dominguez recently announced that he is a candidate for Lake Circuit Court Judge in the May 2010 primary election. Dominguez, who is an attorney in private practice is the nephew of Lake County Sheriff Roy Dominguez. Dominguez is married to the former Angelica Pagn (pictured) who is a special education teacher in the Public School System and is the father of three children. He is a graduate of Indiana University Northwest and DePaul University College of Law. Dominguez is a member of the Lake County Bar Association. Prior to gong into private practice Dominguez served as a former Lake County Deputy Prosecutor, Public Defender, County Court Division. Dominguez also worked as the attorney for the East Chicago Department of Code Enforcement. If elected, Dominguez said he wants to expand public online access to court records, dispose of cases in a timely fashion and eliminate backlogs in the court. He also wants to maintain a lawful and level field for litigants and promote community legal education programs. If elected Dominguez will succeed Lorenzo Arredondo, who is stepping down at the end of his term.

Darren Washington wants to be . . . nominated by the committee his goal will be to represent the everyday people and make sure their needs are met.

“We need people in Congress who understand the needs of the people. I think there is a disconnection in Washington with citizens and the problems we are facing. We need people who understand what the people are going through,” he said.

Washington said he has a problem with those who have town hall meetings and go back to Washington, D.C. with no perception of what the average working class Hoosier is experiencing. He said, “We need real people in Washington.”

One of Washington’s main concerns is the healthcare issue and the cost it will generate to provide for everyone. He said, “I believe in helping, but not a trillion dollar debt. I don’t have health care insurance, but I believe in vesting intervention. I work out, eat right and stay in the health club. We can’t allow insurance companies to drop people, but we also can’t put the cost of healthcare on the backs of young people of the future.”

Washington said if chosen by the party he will not accept insur-

ance until there is a comprehensive health care plan that is affordable.

With over 10 years of experience in public and business administration, Washington said if elected he will not go to Washington to succumb to the needs of President Barack Obama. He said, “I voted for Obama, but I’m not going there to be a puppet of the party. I’m going to represent Hoosiers.”

He also pointed out the strong support the State of Indiana had on the election of President Obama. “If it had not been for Lake County going from ‘red’ to ‘blue’ and the fact that people of color came out and voted it only shows that we support the president,” he said.

At the age of 39, he has held several key positions in the community. He is the former executive director of the Indiana Commission on the Social Status of Black Males. In the corporate sector he has worked in Real Estate Investment and Telecommunications and is currently hosting his own radio and cable television show titled “Singles in the City.”

During his second successful term for Gary School Board Member he came in first with

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(Continued from page 1) over 20,000 votes.

United States Senator Roland Burris (D-IL) is the only African American in the United States Congress and that will change because he is not seeking re-election. Washington may be the on-

ly hope of having someone of color as a representative in the United States Senate. He said his next move is to reach out to the people. “I need to let them know I am concerned and understand the struggles of Hoosiers,” he

said.

The Democratic Central Committee cannot meet to vote on a candidate until after the May 4 primary and has until June 30 to choose a nominee.

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Bakewell, other Black media leaders address Congress on Census ad dollars WASHINGTON (NNPA) - A Congressional hearing has finally addressed Black newspaper publishers’ and other ethnic media’s campaign against inadequate advertising budgets set forth by the Census Bureau that some say undermines the nation’s upcoming headcount of African-Americans.

The Information Policy, Census and National Archives Subcommittee held a hearing on Capitol Hill that examined the 2010 Census’ integrated media campaign in what they deem ‘hardto-count’ areas and assessed ethnic media’s role in preventing an undercount of minorities.

“I must tell you, there must be a lack of importance delivering the 2010 Census to all Black households throughout America, as evidenced by the Census’ initial offer to buy advertisement in only a small portion of Black newspapers with a budget of $1.3 million dollars to count 40 million people,” said Danny Bakewell, chairman of the National Newspaper Publishers Association, a federation of more than 200 Black-owned newspapers.

“With a budget of $1.3 million, you don’t intend to count Black people.”

Blacks were undercounted by two percent in 2000, which amounted to a loss of $180 million in federal funds to Black communities, according to

Bakewell’s statistics.

“We need more money,” Bakewell said. “The Black Press of America needs at least $10 million dollars to have a consistent message in 200 Black newspapers throughout America. There is no reason to cherry pick.”

He held that only “trusted” media such as Black-owned broadcasters and newspapers would be able to effectively deliver the Census’ message to Black communities.

“If you want to communicate with Black people than you’re going to have to communicate through us,” Bakewell said.

Subcommittee chairman Rep. Lacy Clay (D- Mo.) chaired the three-panel hearing. He was flanked by congressional subcommittee members Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-Texas), Rep. Jason Chaffetz (R- Utah), as well as Maxine Waters (D- Calif.) and Sheila Jackson-Lee (D-Texas), who are not officially listed as subcommittee members but attended because of their interest.

The hearing was a major accomplishment for minority media, but especially for NNPA’s Bakewell, who pushed for the members to hold the hearing as he engaged in behind the scenes warfare with those responsible for the spending.

Congressional subcommittee members grilled the Director of

NNPA CHAIRMAN Danny Bakewell Sr. tells how the Census a d do l l a r s a n d t h e C e n s u s c l a i m s t o w a n t a f a i r c o u n t d on ’ t match. CREDIT: Roy Lewis/NNPA the Census Bureau and executives vertising buys for all Africanfrom advertising agencies in American media.

Chaffetz began the hearing by charge of the bureau’s media buys scolding the Census director for for Census 2010. They included failing to provide requested inforDr. Robert Groves, Director of to Congress. mation the United States Census Bureau, “I am terribly disappointed in Jeff Tarakajian, executive vice Census on their inability and the president of advertising agency unwillingness to cooperate on DRAFTFCB, Robbyn Ennis, Segiving us details that we have nior Associate Media Director for Black-owned advertising agency been asking for repeatedly,” GlobalHue, which facilitated ad- Chaffetz said. “And I hold Direc-

tor Groves personally accountable for his unresponsiveness, in a repeated nature. I think it’s terribly disrespectful and unacceptable.”

He later called the Census’ actions “reprehensible”. Rep. Maxine Waters (D-Calif.) said that she was concerned about much of the information that she was receiving about media buyers threatening Black media into giving away placements in exchange for their allotted advertising funding.

“It appears that our message of the undercount is not being respected,” she said. Waters also shared that she believes that the money is not enough to be effective.

“The money does not appear to match the need,” she said.

Groves defended the amounts used to purchase media ads saying they were were based on statistical and historic data.

“I can honestly say that the program was set up in an objective manner guided by data on what audiences needed given their historical behavior,” Groves said in response to the perceived unfairness in media buys with ethnic media outlets.

Indiana General Assembly Legislative Round-up

By State Senator Lonnie M. Randolph, D-East Chicago INDIANAPOLIS—State lawmakers worked through major endof-session deadlines this week. The Senate completed its consideration of House-passed bills and vice-versa. The rest of the session will focus on negotiating differences between House and Senate versions of bills during joint conference committees. Compromises will be sought on a myriad of issues such as tightening the ethics rules for the legislative and executive branches, providing additional aid and jobs for the state’s unemployed, and establishing redistricting guidelines for the drawing of new legislative and congressional districts in 2011. This brief summary highlights some of the action taken by the Senate this week.

Property tax billing process – A measure which would require a uniform semi-annual payment schedule for property tax bills is moving through the process. House Bill (HB) 1059 would provide property owners with proper notice of the tax amount due on their properties and maintain a consistent schedule for bills. The measure would require counties that anticipate being beThe Gary Crusader

hind schedule with spring tax bills to send provisional tax bills by April 1 in which 50 percent of the previous year’s total tax liability would be due by May 25. If the final property tax bills could not be determined by fall, the remaining 50 percent of the previous year’s bill would be collected by November 10. If the final amount for the current year can be determined, a reconciliation bill for the remainder of the current year’s taxes would be issued and due in November. This legislation will not only help homeowners to better budget for their property taxes, it will also help local governments to develop more accurate operating budgets and avoid taking out millions in loans with costly interest rates. The bill returns to the House for consideration of Senate amendments. Randolph co-sponsored this bill and worked to successfully move it through the Senate.

Bankruptcy exemptions – HB 1021 provides that a debtor’s Indiana earned income tax credit is property that would be considered exempt under the bankruptcy property exemption statute if this bill becomes law. Current law provides only that a debtor’s federal earned income tax credit is exempt (Continued on page 6)

LAKE COUNTY SHERIFF ROY Dominguez is greeted by Lake County Treasurer John Petalas during a fundraiser for Petalas Friday, February 26 at the Patio Restaurant. The event was well attended by loyal supporters from all over Lake County. Among those in attendance was Fifth Distri ct Councilwoman and Chief Deputy Treasurer Kimb erly Robinson and Lake County Councilwoman and Gary Democratic Precinct Captain Elsie Franklin. (Photos by Lou Roldan)

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EDITORIAL COMMON SENSE AND SCHOOL REFORM For many years now, people in America have been giving lip service about desiring better quality public schools. No Child Left Behind, a product of the Bush administration, was the latest in a national attempt to shore up the public schools and improve education. The jury is still out, but preliminary observations hint that it just did not work! In fact, because of the emphasis on standardized testing, a lot of students got “pushed out” of schools in order to keep them from pulling down the achievement average of troubled schools. Another alleged consequence was that schools were motivated to cheat, i.e., some would teach to the tests, or use tests that were not difficult in order to make it appear that the schools were doing better than they were doing.

Now comes the next incarnation of a less than adequate approach - school turnarounds, wherein entire school staffs, principals and all, are fired. In light of the fact that there are a myriad of factors impacting troubled schools, this tactic is like throwing out the proverbial baby with the bathwater. Some good teachers and principals are bound to be caught in the mayhem. In addition to the turnarounds, there are pundits who call for a longer school day, in spite of the fact that the dropout rate, especially among minorities, is higher than three Mt. Everests! What is the logic behind extending the school day in order to retain students that don’t want to be there in the first place? This makes less sense than a copper penny.

Astute observers could have seen the current public schools crisis coming a long time ago. The formula for America’s failing schools is simple - low paid teachers who became scapegoats; a dumbed down popular culture; inadequate school funding; inadequate financial resources in impoverished communities where people are motivated toward the “quick money fix” of drug dealing, and the consequent lack of interest in schools by youth who compare the often pedantic approach in many classrooms with the quick pace of video games and music videos. In other words, the problem is systemic and it is historical. Unless there are several very fundamental changes in the way that America values public education and funds public education, the new turnaround is just another runaround. It will not have the intended impact.

Because of the inanity of some so-called school reform attempts juxtaposed to the notion of school vouchers, which always seem to be waiting in the wings, along with the “charter school” movement, one wonders whether or not there is a deliberate attempt to undermine public education. You just can’t blame all teachers for low achieving schools when they are mostly located in communities torn apart by poverty. It is ludicrous to think this is a viable conclusion. As long as Johnny and Johnetta can make more money slinging drugs on the corner than their teachers, it will be very difficult to keep them in schools, especially if the employment that awaits them at graduation is in minimum wage fast food establishments or department stores.

One final note: school reform will not take place without a major push coming from parents. They are the keys to positive change, and unless they get involved, there will be no progress in this arena, period. We need some common sense in school reform, and we need it now!

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR LETTER A PROPAGANDA LAND GRAB PLOY Dear Editor:

Suggesting that negative, polarized and sometimes inaccurate news coverage from one media source is enough to eradicate an entire city is a very irresponsible, dangerous and hateful attempt to stigmatize and minimize the worth of Gary’s residents.

An overwhelming majority of Gary residents and natives are law-abiding citizens who are in favor of business development opportunities and economic expansion. However, we are not willing to relent to the belief that everything in Gary is worth less or worthless enough to just let die.

After all, the question still remains. Once Gary dies, who would benefit from taking the land?

Recently, former Gary bank owner and GUEA board member, Chris Morrow submitted a propagandized letter to the editor. On the contrary, Gary is an asset not a deficit to the region.

Our city is rich in both history and resources. If this were not the case, the urgency to force the sale of designated parcels of land would not exist.

It seems illogical that a person who has benefitted from doing business in Gary for many years would attempt to impose such an imperialistic ideology on a generKenneth Stalling, President ation that is well aware of the Gary School Board of meaning of code language, like “Gary residents” and “people Trustees from the suburbs.”

A healthy brunch Even his theory that Gary residents do not support the Railcats to start the day at is flawed. For the record, Gary the beach residents supported the baseball team to the tune of constructing Dear Editor: a 40 million-plus dollar stadium.

In addition, tax breaks continue Communities and cities all to be provided along with extenaround NO. the38country are being VOL. XXXXVIII JAN. sive incentives — all in the name brought back to life through green of economic development. initiatives.

Therefore, the aforementioned The Northwest Indiana Regional two groups of residents cannot Development Authority now has and should not be compared. $28 million to invest in Marquette Moreover, the statement “now it Park. Is it futile to dream that this is the time for Gary to die” is local treasure can be reclaimed as a laced with a genocidal tone that vibrant park attracting visitors from requires contestation at every an- around the world, and truly be a gle. part of the magnificent national

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and state park system on our Lake Michigan coastline?

The following ideas expand upon and support the vision and the principles of the Lakeshore Reinvestment Strategy to create a livable lakefront by showcasing our heritage. I have submitted this idea to the Miller Citizens Corp. Shoreline Committee for consideration by the Marquette Park Advisory Council.

This idea could be a valuable tool in raising awareness about the important role sustainable agriculture, farmers’ markets, food enterprises and reducing our carbon footprint can play in the economic development of this region.

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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.

THE APPLE IS STILL FALLIN’ Mayor Junior McDermott ticked off a lot of Gary folks when he appeared before the General Assembly last week to lobby against a bill that would have allowed Gary to get a land based casino. Not content with hiring a lobbyist to work against the passage of the legislation, the Hammond mayor felt he had to personally speak against the bill to make sure that it died. This should come as no surprise that junior would be anti Gary – after all it was his father, Thomas McDermott, Sr. who during his tenure as mayor erected the dirt wall on Ninth Avenue to keep Gary residents from coming into Hammond via the all white

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Hessville neighborhood. So you see the apple really doesn’t fall far from the tree.

- No s e y WE AIN’T FORGOT It came to Nosey’s attention that a few days ago former Mercantile Bank president and Dyer resident Christopher Morris in a letter to one of the local daily newspapers had some really bad things to say about Gary. In essence he said that Gary is a dying city and that it ought to just go on and die. He said that any state or federal funds for municipalities in this area should bypass Gary and go to cities like Hammond because investing in Gary is just a waste of money. Interesting how time brings about a change. A few years back when Morrow’s bank was benefiting form the money of Gary citizens he didn’t seem to have any problems with the city. Nor did he express any concerns about Gary while he was president of the Gary Urban Enterprise Zone board of directors. While serving as president of that board he had

no problem looking the other way while the programvdirector and other employees ripped of seven hundred thousand dollars that should have gone to revitalize the Emerson area. Don’t know if he was over medicated or hadn’t taken his medication when he wrote his letter, but one thing for sure is that he is the last person that ought to be downing Gary, seeing as how he played a role in trying to bring the city down.

- No s e y MAKES YOU WONDER Comments made by Mayor Rudy Clay at a recent Black History Program has some folks wondering if the mayor is supporting an illegal activity. Word reached Nosey that during the program sponsored by the Gary Public Library, that featured the author Sapphire as special guest, Clay in welcoming her to the city said he hadn’t read the book that inspired the movie Precious but he had seen the DVD copy of the movie. Clay’s comments caused a buzz among the audi-

ence since the movie hadn’t been realized on DVD yet, they figured he was either stretching the true somewhat or he’d purchased a bootleg copy of the film. Making and selling bootleg copies of movies is illegal and a while back the police were raiding several locations in the city where they were selling them. Among the places where you can get a bootleg copy of movies is the local flea market, and it is rumored that the mayor’s Hummer has been seen at the flea market on various weekends. Maybe he was out shopping for some bootleg DVDs and got a good deal on “Precious” from boys at the flea market.

- No s e y AIN’T NO LOVE IN THE HEART OF THE CITY According to Calumet Township Board member Ron Matlock the lack of love shown by members of the Gary Precinct Organization caused him not to be selected Lake County Recorder. In a letter sent to the local daily Matlock laid the

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blame for defeat at the feet of Rudy Clay and Elsie Franklin.

While he may be correct in blaming them because they did play a role in his defeat however, Matlock fails to realize that was sort a payback situation. Word is when Clay was seeking reelection as chairman of the Lake County Precinct Organization Matlock was an active member of the ABC (anybody but Clay) movement, thus playing a role in Clay’s defeat. If turn about is fair play then Clay was more than obliged to return the favor. When it came time for the caucus to fill the recorder’s position Clay chose not to think Matlock. What’s interesting about this whole thing is that both men blamed their defeats on lack of support from Gary, which is clearly not the case. There are 509 members of the Lake County Democratic Precinct Organization of which 140 are from Gary. If all of the Gary committeemen had backed Clay and Matlock they still would have lost because the numbers weren’t there. The majority of the organization is white and they chose to go with someone white. So it’s time to move on.

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Attorney General Greg Zoeller offering Amnesty for businesses Businesses not compliant with Unclaimed Property law by November 1 will face penalties and interest payments In 2009, more than $42 million was returned to people through the Indiana Attorney General’s Unclaimed Property (UCP) program. Indiana law requires businesses to report assets of individual owner accounts to the state after a period of inactivity, typically three to five years.

But not all businesses are aware this law exists and some may be ignoring the law. Attorney General Greg Zoeller is offering amnesty until November 1, 2010 allowing businesses to come into compliance by reporting unclaimed assets.

“Our first priority is to return as much money as possible to its rightful owners. The Amnesty program will further that mission by expanding the amount of forgotten or lost money that will be readily available to find its way back to its owner,” Zoeller said.

“It is important that businesses recognize their legal obligations to report and the benefit to the people who truly own the money.”

Some of the most common types of unclaimed properties businesses may hold include checking accounts, utility deposits, insurance payments, security investments, and un-cashed wages. Oftentimes the owner of the account or money cannot be located due to moving without leaving a forwarding address, or there was a mistake made in updating an address.

Under amnesty, businesses, also

known as “holders,” have an opportunity to comply before the state begins conducting enhanced auditing and without fear of interest or penalties. The penalties for failing to file an annual unclaimed property report is $100 per day if the report is late, up to $5,000. A holder who intentionally fails to file a report is subject to an additional civil penalty of 10% of the value of the property that must be reported.

“Unclaimed property does not belong to the companies that are holding it and the rightful owners are often not aware the property exists,” said Becky Yuan, Director of the Attorney General’s Unclaimed Property Division. “This amnesty period provides businesses the time to learn what qualifies as unclaimed property and how to report it without consequence so Hoosiers can have the opportunity to search for and claim it for free.”

Throughout the next several months, the Unclaimed Property Division will be conducting free educational workshops to increase awareness and understanding of a holder’s legal reporting obligations under state law.

Dates of these workshops will be posted online as soon as they are available.

There is more than $385 million in the state’s unclaimed property database. Each year approximately $40 million is added to the database during the reporting period.

To learn more about the Unclaimed Property Holder Amnesty Program, please visit www.IndianaUnclaimed.com/re porting or call 317.883.4520 or 1.800.447.5598.

THE MERRILLVILLE HIGH SCHOOL Key Club and the Lupus Foundation of America, Indiana Chapter are hosting a Chile Cook-off Contest and tasting event on Saturday, March 6 at Merrillville from 3 P.M. until 6 P.M. Phyllis Simko and Ada Wesson of the Lupus Foundation of America, Indiana Chapter pose with Rusty the Railcat mascot at a previous Chili Cook Off.

Indiana General Assembly Legislative Round-up (Continued from page 3) property. The bill now returns to the House for final consideration.

Township government reform – Under HB 1181 the legislative and fiscal responsibilities of township boards would transfer to the counties beginning in 2013. The bill also prohibits nepotism by township officers and requires additional expense reporting by township trustees to increase transparency.

For positions held before July 1, 2010, the bill would not require termination of a relative employed in township government until January 1, 2015. This legislation now heads back to the House of Representatives for consideration of changes made to the bill by the Senate.

Aging Hoosier population – a proposal urging the creation of a summer study committee to address the needs of the state’s aging population advanced this week.

Senate Resolution 22 would direct the study committee to identify best practices to provide community infrastructure, features and services that will locally support residents through the aging process.

The study is motivated by an initiative, Communities for a Lifetime,

endorsed by AARP Indiana, IU Center on Aging and Community, and the Indiana Association of Area Agencies on Aging. State adoption of a similar community model would help local communities better address basic needs such as housing, mobility, accessible services to optimize physical and mental health, how to maximize independence for those with frailty or disability, and the promotion of social and civic engagement. U.S. Census statistics for 2008 indicate that nearly 1.65 million Hoosiers, or one-fourth of Indiana residents, are between age 45 and 65. Another 813,000 residents are over age 65.

Bills advance to Governor - Several bills approved by both chambers now proceed to the governor for final consideration. Once received, the governor has seven days to sign a bill into law, allow the bill to become law without his signature, or veto the legislation.

Legislation which gained unanimous approval of both chambers will benefit laid off public safety officials. HEA 1194 will extend the reinstatement rights of laid off police officers and firefighters from three to five years. Once enacted,

the bill will allow more laid off public safety officials to be rehired once the economy begins to rebound, which would reduce local government expenses associated with training and certification.

As of July 1, 2011, House Enrolled Act (HEA) 1061 directs the $2 county identification security protection fee to be divided up as follows: $1 into the County Recorder’s Records Perpetuation Fund; $0.50 into the county Identification Security Protection Fund; and $0.50 into the county Elected Officials Training Fund. If signed into law, all counties will be required to establish the training fund to provide training for county elected officials. The bill would also require training for elected Circuit Court Clerks. Randolph co-sponsored this bill.

Lawmakers also unanimously supported HEA 1165 which will protect a veteran’s service-connected benefits from being seized through legal action to collect a debt. The bill takes what is already federal law and places it into state statute.

The public would no longer be able to access handgun license information contained in a statewide database under HEA 1068.

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(Continued from page 4) The Marquette Park Pavilion should be a revenue-generating, self-sustainable enterprise. Such an enterprise could be feasible only if the enterprise would be subject to oversight, if not administered and operated, by a supervisory board consisting of representatives from the business and academic community.

The pavilion would be redesigned and expanded as a multi-use facility; the second floor would continue to serve as a location for special events in the evenings, such as weddings and galas. But the first floor would be redesigned to include a Healthy Eating Cafe —open to the public yearround — featuring breakfast and lunch menus developed by local chefs who create recipes using seasonal, locally grown, free-range and organic food (grown in Indiana).

The cafe could promote new culinary uses for locally grown organic greens, fruits, vegetables and grains that are sustainably grown and harvested.

Given the rich ethnic diversity in Gary, the cafe could also feature wholesome, nutritious recipes that cater to the Hispanic and African American communities. However, in the interests of serving the public and a wide range of palates and incomes, it would be paramount to ensure that prices are affordable so a middle class family can enjoy breakfast, brunch or lunch at the cafe before or after a day at the beach, a brisk bicycle ride or hike through the park.

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and boats. The simplest boats to rent would probably be paddle boats; however, canoes and kayaks would also be options.

On Saturday, March 6, the project team for the Marquette Park Lakefront East Master Plan will host an open house at Marquette Park Pavilion from 1 to 4 p.m. to discuss the preliminary design concept. A brief presentation will be given at 1:30 pm. The public is invited to provide feedback.

We all have a stake in the $28 million restoration of Marquette Park.

Sandra Rodriguez, Market Manager, Miller Beach Farmers Market 11:30 a.m. -3:30 p.m., first and third Sundays, June 6, through Sept.

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Arturo Sandoval and Count Basie Orchestra perform at VU “Jazz Fest” VALPARAISO – Tickets to concerts during the 25th annual “Valparaiso University Jazz Fest,” including two shows featuring jazz legends Arturo Sandoval and the Count Basie Orchestra, are on sale to the public.

Tickets for all performances are on sale online at: http://valpo.edu/union/tickets. Tickets purchased online can be picked up on or after March 15, including the night of the performance.

Also, they will be available beginning Monday, March 15 at the Welcome Desk of the University’s Harre Union. The desk is staffed from 8:30 a.m. until midnight. Mastercard, Visa and Discover credit cards are accepted, as well as checks. The Welcome Desk will be closed during Spring Break, which began Feb. 27 and continues through March 14.

Sandoval will perform at 8 p.m., Wednesday, April 7 and the Count Basie Orchestra will perform at 8 p.m., Saturday, April 10 in Harre Union.

Tickets for each are $25 for the general public and $18 for senior citizens and Valpo alumni.

Tickets also are available for these additional concerts: • April 8 – Jerry Bergonzi, an internationally recognized jazz tenor saxophonist, will join the Valparaiso University Jazz Ensemble in a performance beginning at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $12 for the public and $10 for senior citizens and alumni.

• April 9 – Bergonzi will join Valpo’s Faculty Jazz Trio – Billy Foster, Bruce Evans and Jeffery Brown – for a performance beginning at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $12 for the public and $10 for senior citizens and alumni.

The six-day festival also features free concerts by jazz ensembles from the University and area high schools. Union director and festival organizer Larry Mosher says to celebrate the milestone 25th

anniversary of the event at Valpo, two of the biggest names in the jazz genre will take the stage in separate headline events.

“We want to make this a festival to remember for the students and the community,” Mosher says.

“There are many jazz festivals in this region that don’t have two artists of this caliber in the same event, so this is a wonderful opportunity for region jazz lovers.”

Cuban-born Arturo Sandoval, a protégé of the legendary jazz master Dizzy Gillespie, is worldrenowned for his performance on the jazz trumpet and flugel horn, and as a classical artist, pianist and composer. He has won four Grammy awards, six Billboard awards and an Emmy award.

Sandoval’s versatility can be heard on recordings with artists as diverse as Gillespie, Johnny Mathis, Frank Sinatra, Paul Anka and Rod Stewart. He has performed with Celine Dion at the Oscars, John Williams with the Boston Pops and in the Super Bowl with Tony Bennett and Patti LaBelle.

The Count Basie Orchestra, a 16-to-18 piece big band, became one of the most prominent jazz performing groups of the swing era under the leadership of Count Basie. The band survived a decline of big band popularity in the 1940s and went on to produce collaborations with singers including Frank Sinatra and Ella Fitzgerald in the 1950s and 1960s. After Basie’s death in 1984, the band continued to perform under the direction of some of the players he had hired, and is now directed by former trombonist Bill Hughes. The band continues to tour and release new recordings including “Basie is Back” in 2006. The Count Basie Orchestra also produces notable collaborations, such as with singer Ray Charles in the 2006 album “Ray Sings, Basie Swings.”

The University’s Jazz Fest is the

AU THO R AND P OET S apphi re wa s the guest spe ake r at a Black History Program sponsored by the Gary Public Library.

T h e e v e n t w a s h e l d S a t u r d a y , F e b r u a r y 20 a t t h e G e n e s i s Convention Center, Sapphire’s bestseller Push was adapted to the Academy Award nominated film Precious. (Photo by Lou Roldan)

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THE GARY ALUMNAE Chapter of De lta Sigma Theta sponsore d a Census Awareness Day Rally Saturd ay, February 27 at the Genesis Conventi on Center. The event’s participants received prizes and handout information about the census and free H1N1 flu shots. There were guest speakers who talked about the importance of the census. Lake County Clerk Mike Brown attended the rally and is pictured with social action chairperson Vaughn Pritchett and Gary Alumnae president Deborah Hendricks –Black. (Photo by Lou Roldan)

Emerson Band Department will perform and audition prospects The Emerson Jazz Combo will play during the “Meals on Wheels Luncheon” to be held from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., largest non-juried jazz festival in the Midwest and is sponsored by Valpo’s Harre Union, the PostTribune, Health and Oncology Services Inc. and Chase Bank, with support from the Porter County Convention, Recreation and Visitor Commission and Friends of Valpo Jazz.

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Sunday, March 7, at Avalon Manor.

Their next performance will be during the arts fair to be held from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., Saturday, March 13, at the Gary Area Career Center.

The Emerson Concert Band will perform during the Gary Community Schools “Band Jamboree” to be held from 9:30 a.m., at West Side Leadership Academy.

Auditions for the Emerson

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Band Department will be Friday and Saturday, March 19, and 20.

Applications are available at the school, 210 N. Grand Blvd. The telephone number is 938-1161.

The Emerson Jazz Tornadoes will play during the Greater Gary American Jazz Association’s Dinner to be held from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Saturday, April 24, at Marquette Park-on-the-Lagoon, 1 N. Grand Blvd.

The band director is Daniel Lemmon.

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THE FROEBEL H.S. ALUMNI PARK COMMITTEE will host a fund-raising Spring Oldies-But-Goodies Dance, in Gary’s Genesis Convention Center, come Saturday, March 6, at 9PM. The $10 advanced ($15 at the door) cost-to-be-the-boss goes into the pot to preserve the former 15th & Madison Street Blue Devil campus for posterity.

You’ll find ducats available in the Village Court’s Beautiful Things Boutique or by dialing-up 8872046. Alumni committee-members spreading the welcome mat here include, seated, l-r, ZERITA ROBINSON (’67) and YVONNE PORTER-BARGE (’60) and, standing, State Rep. (D-IN) Dr. VERNON G.

‘63 Lady Panthers, with supporters and BRIANNA CHANEL STEELE, a Wirt High School grad studying elementary education.

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Clockwise, from top left, Stanford, Wise-Smith, Williamson and Brown

COUNT OFF ANOTHER YEAR for birthday people like: Community Hospital’s ELAINE PETTY, CHERYL WATTS, Chi Towner PATTI-JO McCOLLUM, RHONDALYN SPRING ER and movie mogul FRED WILLIAMSON (March 6); Creole Soul Restaurant proprietor VENITA WISE-SMITH, CAR-

Gary ’Velt High are setting their sights on September for their Big Event with initial promotion plans to be discussed March 13th, during the group’s Quarterly Meeting/Social, in Chops Place at 5th & Chase Street between 1 and 3 PM. Pictured here with some of their male counterparts, Lady Panthers, l-r, GWEN HEMPHILL, VERNISHA PAYNE, PAT DOWD, DAISY CURTIS and JUDY MEADE join their membership in promising “..a friendly, festive and fun atmosphere” for this jump-off celebration meeting. Sixty-three

The Froebel Alumni Park Committee SMITH (’62) VIRGIE THORNTON (’57); SANDRA ADAMS (’58) and ROBERT FREELAND (’58).

-DDTHE NATIONAL SORORITY OF PHI DELTA KAPPA, INC. is hosting a roundtrip exciter to Chi Town’s famous Drury Lane Theatre, Saturday, March 20, to check out the critically acclaimed musical Ragtime. Theatre ticket, dinner and transportation are included here for $75 per with busses leaving the 35th & Grant Street parking lot at 1:30 PM and returning at approximately 8:30 PM. Reservations for space here should be made quick, fast and in a hurry to beat the MARCH 9th DEADLINE! Punch-up DORIS WILSON, at 741-6254, to grab a seat.

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will be awarded lucky designates from the RICHARD GORDON HATCHER Scholarship Fund this spring. Sponsored by the former Gary mayor, the scholarship fund asks applicants who are 2010 Gary high school grads to: submit high school transcripts; submit a 500-word essay detailing “My Contribution To Gary After College”…; submit proof of college admission; all of which must be done before a JUNE 4, 2010, DEADLINE! Those requirements should be mailed to The RGH Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 1593, Gary, Indiana 46407. If you need to know more, punch-up 736-2798 to talk to VIRGIE THORNTON. By the way, last year’s recipients were Indiana State University students EIRK SEAN McDANIEL, JR., a West Side High alum majoring in electrical technology,

Stanford, Blumenberg & Collins OLYN FREELAND, WENDY JOHNSON and Chi Towner MERLYN McNEAL ( March 7); HUGH BLACKWELL, SR., TERESA WALKER and State Rep. (D-IN) CHARLIE BROWN (March 8); Gary Councilperson (D2d Dist) SHIRLEY STANFORD (March 9); JACKIE WARNER, VICKIE HORTON and V. BELINDA CROSS (March 10); and SHARLA CARUTHERS and East Chi’s MADELIENE “Fat” SPANN (March 11).

-DDA 25TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION is on the list of things-to-do for the ‘63 Lady Panthers. The femme alums of

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grads can RSVP their participation here with a phone call to Ms. Hemphill at 938-8792 by March 12.

-DDSPRING FORWARD is the key phrase for that Friday, March 12th, outing, hosted by retiring Cal Township Assessor BOOKER BLUMENBERG, JR. and his staff in the 4801 West 29th Avenue Lake Etta Banquet Hall between 6 and 10 PM. Blumenberg is foto-flashed with, left, JACKIE STANFORD and his chief deputy JACKIE COLLINS at a past outing. Ms Collins, a 19(Continued on page 9) The Gary Crusader

Deggans’ Den . . . brates a birth date March 7, taking a time out during a reunion celebration of former co-workers late last year; former area deejay and St. Monica Church Knight of St. Peter Claver “Cool PAUL” MULLIGAN taking a break with wife DENIECE during the recent Evening of Jazz hosted in Merrillville’s Patio Restaurant by The Knights’ Ladies Auxillary; and Gary Career Center alums TONY LEWIS, JR., left, and VICTOR MACKERL hookingup during a recent reunion hosted in the Center.

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year veteran of the office, has filed for election to Blumenberg’s desk in the upcoming primary where she will be challenged by her longtime assessor’s office coworker and 20-year Gary Democratic precinct committeeperson JILL WILLIAMS. Griffith, Indiana resident MATTHEW

A-BLAST-FROM-THE-PAST (February, 1984): Gary’s Genesis Convention Center was the scene of a world-class high hurdles race

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in an inaugural Hall Of Fame Games indoor track meet which saw unbeaten (in 30 starts) GREG FOSTER, left, turn in a blistering 7.1 timing over 55-meters to beat out ’72 Olympic gold medalist ROD MILBURN (7.2), right, and former Gary ’Velt High and Western Michigan University standout ALEX WASHINGTON (7.3).

-DDDEGGANS’ DIG: (you might have to think about this one) WHAT YOU DO WHEN YOU DON’T HAVE TO……..WILL PROBABLY DETERMINE WHAT YOU WILL BE WHEN YOU CAN NO LONGER HELP IT!

ners-up in the solo competition were flutists Smith and Jenkins, saxophonists SHANITA WILLIAMS and DAVID KING, trombonist WILLIAM GIVENS and tuba player REGINALD

L-R: Foster, Washington & Milburn

WRIGHT. Those suspenders you hear pridefully snapping belong to band director SANDRA DILLON. -DD-

Simpson, left, and Slay

SEEN-ON-THE-SCENE: former NW Indiana Medical Center staffers ANITA SIMPSON, left, and MATTI SLAY, who cele-

SHARP is also a candidate for the office.

-DDLET’S HEAR IT FOR members of the Roosevelt Career & Technical Academy High School Band who wiped-out the competition in the February 6th ISSMA District Contests held in Munster High School. Awarded blue ribbons in the solo division were flutist MI’KEYAH DAVIS, clarinetists DANIELLE BRICE and TATIYANA THOMAS, trumpeters CRAIG JOHNSON and JALEN FLENORL and snare drummer CHRISTOPHER JACKSON. Davis returned with TIARA SMITH and KRISTEN JENKINS to take a first place in the flute trio competition while Brice and Thomas joined DOMINIQUE PICKETT for first place honors as clarinet trio. RunThe Gary Crusader

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NOTICE OF EXECUTION OF LEASE BETWEEN GARY COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION AND GARY COMMUNITY SCHOOL BUILDING CORPORATION Pursuant to action previously taken by the Board of School Trustees of Gary Community School Corporation, a lease between Gary Community School Corporation and Gary Community School Building Corporation was executed and entered into on March 9, 2010. The lease covers the site of Locke Elementary School in Gary, Indiana. A copy of such lease is on file in the Administration Building of Gary Community School Corporation, 620 E. 10th Place, Gary, Indiana, and is available for inspection during normal business hours.

Dated this 9th day of March, 2010. /s/Barbara Leek, Secretary Board of School Trustees Gary Community School Corporation

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LEGAL NOTICE

Notice of Tax Sale

Pursuant to the provisions of Indiana Code 6-1.1-25-4.5, Illinois Auto Title Loan, as the owner of record or a person with substantial property interest of public record in the real property described below, you are hereby notified of the following:

The following described real property in Lake County, Indiana, was offered for sale by the treasurer of Lake County, Indiana, for delinquent taxes and/or special assessments on July 14, 2009 where an amount was not received equal to or in excess of the minimum sale price prescribed per statute: Street Address: 2018 Martin Luther King Dr. Gary, IN 46407 Key Number or Parcel Number: 45-08-10-482-016.000-004 Brief Legal Description: Pulaski Village L. 4 Bl.3

Pursuant to IC 6-1.1-24, the Lake County Auditor issued Tax Sale Certificate No. 452811356 to the Lake County Commissioners for the above real property. On November 24, 2009, the Lake County Commissioners offered for public sale and sold Tax Sale Certificate No. 452811356 to Milton Boose for the amount of $1590.00.

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The tract or real property has not been redeemed. Any person may redeem the tract or real property by paying the redemption amount to the Lake County Auditor.

The person that purchased the certificate of sale on the property under IC 6-1.1-24 is entitled to receive a deed for tract or real property if it is not redeemed before the expiration of the period of redemption. The period of redemption expires of March 25, 2010. The amount of money required for the redemption of the tract or real property included the minimum bid of $1590.00 under IC 6-1.1-24-5(e) for which the tract or real property was last offered of sale; ten percent (10%) of the amount for which the certificate sold; the attorney’s fees and costs giving notice under IC 6-1.1-25-4.5; the costs of a title search or of examining and updating the abstract of title for the tract or item of real property; and all taxes special assessments on the tract or item of real property on the amount of taxes and special assessments paid by the purchaser on the redeemed property before redemption. You may contact the Lake County Auditor Tax Sale Dept. for the exact amount required for redemption or for further information regarding this sale. The telephone number for that office is (219) 755-3161.

A petition for tax deed will be filed on or after March 26, 2010. If the certificate sold for an amount more than the minimum bid of $1590.00 underIC6-1.1-24-5 (e) for which the tract or item or real property was last offered for sale and the property is not redeemed, the owner of record of the tract or item of real property who is divested of ownership at the time the tax deed is issued may have a right to the tax sale surplus.

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LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE Anyone with any interest in the following properties: 3744 Taney Pl, 3728 Taney Pl, 3732 Taney Pl, 3736 Taney Pl, 3740 Taney Pl, 3704 Taney Pl, 3708 Taney Pl, 3712 Taney Pl, please call One Nation Enterprise at (219) 201-1955. These properties were purchased from Lake County Tax Sale with a redemption date of March 24, 2010.

You can also call the Lake County Auditor Office for further information.

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Anyone with any interest in the following properties: 3716 Taney Pl, 3724 Taney Pl, please call One Nation Enterprise at (219) 201-1955. These properties were purchased from Lake County Tax Sale a redemption date of March 24, 2010. with You can also call the Lake County Auditor Office for further information.

2/27, 3/6, 3/13 PUBLIC NOTICE Anyone with any interest in the following properties: 2580-82 Maryland Street, 2576 Maryland Street, and 2564 Maryland Street, please call One Nation Enterprise at (219) 201-1955. These properties were purchased from Lake County Tax Sale with a redemption date of March 24, 2010. You can also call the Lake County Auditor Office for further information.

2/27, 3/6, 3/13 NOTICE OF FILING FOR TAX DEED 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 December 18, 2009, purchaser Nathaniel Beard filed a verified petition directing the Lake County Auditor to issue a tax deed under Cause #45C01-0907MI-00064, Certificate # 452802428, for the following Corrected Plat of Marshalltown All L. 30 BL 4 01 Normal Street Address 1958 Missouri Street, Gary, IN 46407; sold at tax sale November 24, 2009.

Property has not been redeemed. The owner, or person with substantial interest is entitled to redeem the property with total reimbursement for all expenses incurred by purchaser/petitioner. The petitioner shall file for tax deed on or after March 18, 2010. If property is not redeemed, purchaser is entitled to receive a tax deed.

2/27, 3/6, 3/13 NOTICE OF FILING FOR TAX DEED 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 December 18, 2009, purchaser Nathaniel Beard filed a verified petition directing the Lake County Auditor to issue a tax deed under Cause #45C01-0907MI-00064, (Certificate 452811388) described as follows; key NUMBER/property ID# 45-08-11351-029.000-004, Brief Legal Description: Common address 1946 Missouri Street, Gary, IN 46407, sold at tax November 24, 2009. Property has not been redeemed. The owner, or person with substantial interest is entitled to redeem the property or tract with total reimbursement for all expenses incurred by purchaser/petitioner. The petitioner shall file for tax deed or after March 18, 2010. If property or tract is not redeemed purchaser is entitled to receive a tax deed.

Notice of Tax Sale

Pursuant to the provisions of Indiana Code 6-1.1-25-4.5, Charlie Smith, as the owner of record or a person with substantial property interest of public record in the real property described below, you are hereby notified of the following: The following described real property in Lake County, Indiana, was offered for sale by the treasurer of Lake County, Indiana, for delinquent taxes and/or special assessments on July 14, 2009 where an amount was not received equal to or in excess of the minimum sale price prescribed per statute: Street Address: 2139 Kentucky Street Key Number or Parcel Number: 45-08-15-204-010.000-004 Brief Legal Description: IRONWOOD UNIT A L.36 BL.21 S. 7.5 FT. L.37 BL.21BL.5 Pursuant to IC 6-1.1-24, the Lake County Auditor issued Tax Sale Certificate No. 452802726 to the Lake County Commissioners for the above real property. On November 24, 2009, the Lake County Commissioners offered for public sale and sold Tax Sale Certificate No. 452802726 to Milton Boose for the amount of $1000.00.

The tract or real property has not been redeemed. Any person may redeem the tract or real property by paying the redemption amount to the Lake County Auditor.

The person that purchased the certificate of sale on the property under IC 6-1.1-24 is entitled to receive a deed for tract or real property if it is not redeemed before the expiration of the period of redemption. The period of redemption expires of March 25, 2010. The amount of money required for the redemption of the tract or real property included the minimum bid of $1000.00 under IC 6-1.1-24-5(e) for which the tract or real property was last offered of sale; ten percent (10%) of the amount for which the certificate sold; the attorney’s fees and costs giving notice under IC 6-1.1-25-4.5; the costs of a title search or of examining and updating the abstract of title for the tract or item of real property; and all taxes special assessments on the tract or item of real property on the amount of taxes and special assessments paid by the purchaser on the redeemed property before redemption. You may contact the Lake County Auditor Tax Sale Dept. for the exact amount required for redemption or for further information regarding this sale. The telephone number for that office is (219) 755-3161.

A petition for tax deed will be filed on or after March 26, 2010. If the certificate sold for an amount more than the minimum bid of $1000.00 underIC6-1.1-24-5 (e) for which the tract or item or real property was last offered for sale and the property is not redeemed, the owner of record of the tract or item of real property who is divested of ownership at the time the tax deed is issued may have a right to the tax sale surplus.

Notice of Tax Sale Pursuant to the provisions of Indiana Code 6-1.1-25-4.5, Emit & Betty Ward, as the owner of record or a person with substantial property interest of public record in the real property described below, you are hereby notified of the following: The following described real property in Lake County, Indiana, was offered for sale by the treasurer of Lake County, Indiana, for delinquent taxes and/or special assessments on July 14, 2009 where an amount was not received equal to or in excess of the minimum sale price prescribed per statute: Street Address: 2268 Vermont Street Key Number or Parcel Number: 45-08-15-206-025.000-004 Brief Legal Description: IRONWOOD UNIT A L.18 BL.14 N2. L.19 BL.14

Pursuant to IC 6-1.1-24, the Lake County Auditor issued Tax Sale Certificate No. 452802735 to the Lake County Commissioners for the above real property. On November 24, 2009, the Lake County Commissioners offered for public sale and sold Tax Sale Certificate No. 452802735 to Milton Boose for the amount of $2110.00.

The tract or real property has not been redeemed. Any person may redeem the tract or real by paying the redemption amount to the Lake County Auditor. property The person that purchased the certificate of sale on the property under IC 6-1.1-24 is entitled to receive a deed for tract or real property if it is not redeemed before the expiration of the period of redemption. The period of redemption expires of March 25, 2010. The amount of money required for the redemption of the tract or real property included the minimum bid of $2110.00 under IC 6-1.1-24-5(e) for which the tract or real property was last offered of sale; ten percent (10%) of the amount for which the certificate sold; the attorney’s fees and costs giving notice under IC 6-1.1-25-4.5; the costs of a title search or of examining and updating the abstract of title for the tract or item of real property; and all taxes special assessments on the tract or item of real property on the amount of taxes and special assessments paid by the purchaser on the redeemed property before redemption. You may contact the Lake County Auditor Tax Sale Dept. for the exact amount required for redemption or for further information regarding this sale. The telephone number for that office is (219) 755-3161.

A petition for tax deed will be filed on or after March 26, 2010. If the certificate sold for an amount more than the minimum bid of $2110.00 underIC6-1.1-24-5 (e) for which the tract or item or real property was last offered for sale and the property is not redeemed, the owner of record of the tract or item of real property who is divested of ownership at the time the tax deed is issued may have a right to the tax sale surplus.

STATE OF INDIANA

LAKE SUPERIOR COURT SS

COUNTY OF LAKE

CAUSE NO. 45D01-0912-MF-00479

JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association

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

You must respond to this summons by publication, by you or your attorney, on or before thirty (30) days after the Third Notice of Suit has been published. If you fail to do so, a default judgment may be entered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint NELSON & FRANKENBERGER 3105 E 98TH STREET, SUITE 170 INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA 46280 (317) 844-0106 2/25, 3/4, 3/11 Notice of Tax Sale Pursuant to the provisions of Indiana Code 6-1.1-25-4.5, James Lewis, as the owner of record or a person with substantial property interest of public record in the real property described below, you are hereby notified of the following: The following described real property in Lake County, Indiana, was offered for sale by the treasurer of Lake County, Indiana, for delinquent taxes and/or special assessments on July 14, 2009 where an amount was not received equal to or in excess of the minimum sale price prescribed per statute: Street Address: 2401 Broadway Key Number or Parcel Number: 45-08-15-155-001.000-004 Brief Legal Description: OAK PARK ADD. L. 48 BL.17 02VacantOrAbandonedSale Pursuant to IC 6-1.1-24, the Lake County Auditor issued Tax Sale Certificate No. 452811673 to the Lake County Commissioners for the above real property. On November 24, 2009, the Lake County Commissioners offered for public sale and sold Tax Sale Certificate No. 452811673 to Tomel B. James for the amount of $1380.00.

The tract or real property has not been redeemed. Any person may redeem the tract or real property by paying the redemption amount to the Lake County Auditor. The person that purchased the certificate of sale on the property under IC 6-1.1-24 is entitled to receive a deed for tract or real property if it is not redeemed before the expiration of the period of redemption. The period of redemption expires of March 25, 2010. The amount of money required for the redemption of the tract or real property included the minimum bid of $1380.00 under IC 6-1.1-24-5(e) for which the tract or real property was last offered of sale; ten percent (10%) of the amount for which the certificate sold; the attorney’s fees and costs giving notice under IC 6-1.1-25-4.5; the costs of a title search or of examining and updating the abstract of title for the tract or item of real property; and all taxes special assessments on the tract or item of real property on the amount of taxes and special assessments paid by the purchaser on the redeemed property before redemption. You may contact the Lake County Auditor Tax Sale Dept. for the exact amount required for redemption or for further information regarding this sale. The telephone number for that office is (219) 755-3161.

A petition for tax deed will be filed on or after March 26, 2010. If the certificate sold for an amount more than the minimum bid of $1380.00 underIC6-1.1-24-5 (e) for which the tract or item or real property was last offered for sale and the property is not redeemed, the owner of record of the tract or item of real property who is divested of ownership at the time the tax deed is issued may have a right to the tax sale surplus.

Notice of Tax Sale Pursuant to the provisions of Indiana Code 6-1.1-25-4.5, Dunes Bowl Inc, as the owner of record or a person with substantial property interest of public record in the real property described below, you are hereby notified of the following: The following described real property in Lake County, Indiana, was offered for sale by the treasurer of Lake County, Indiana, for delinquent taxes and/or special assessments on July 14, 2009 where an amount was not received equal to or in excess of the minimum sale price prescribed per statute: Street Address: 5701 E Dunes Hwy Key Number or Parcel Number: 45-09-06-451-003.000-004 Brief Legal Description: DUNES HIGHWAY REALTY CO’S. ST SUB. ALL LOTS 3 TO 15, 42 TO 52 BL.A & VAC. ALLEYS ADJ. 02VacantOrAbandonesSale Pursuant to IC 6-1.1-24, the Lake County Auditor issued Tax Sale Certificate No. 452814128 to the Lake County Commissioners for the above real property. On November 24, 2009, the Lake County Commissioners offered for public sale and sold Tax Sale Certificate No. 452814128 to Hermie Stewart for the amount of $37,321.61.

The tract or real property has not been redeemed. Any person may redeem the tract or real property by paying the redemption amount to the Lake County Auditor. The person that purchased the certificate of sale on the property under IC 6-1.1-24 is entitled to receive a deed for tract or real property if it is not redeemed before the expiration of the period of redemption. The period of redemption expires of March 25, 2010. The amount of money required for the redemption of the tract or real property included the minimum bid of $37,321.61 under IC 6-1.1-24-5(e) for which the tract or real property was last offered of sale; ten percent (10%) of the amount for which the certificate sold; the attorney’s fees and costs giving notice under IC 6-1.1-25-4.5; the costs of a title search or of examining and updating the abstract of title for the tract or item of real property; and all taxes special assessments on the tract or item of real property on the amount of taxes and special assessments paid by the purchaser on the redeemed property before redemption. You may contact the Lake County Auditor Tax Sale Dept. for the exact amount required for redemption or for further information regarding this sale. The telephone number for that office is (219) 755-3161.

A petition for tax deed will be filed on or after March 26, 2010. If the certificate sold for an amount more than the minimum bid of $37,321.61 underIC6-1.1-24-5 (e) for which the tract or item or real property was last offered for sale and the property is not redeemed, the owner of record of the tract or item of real property who is divested of ownership at the time the tax deed is issued may have a right to the tax sale surplus.

REQUEST FOR BIDS Dump Truck Chassis, tandem Axle Chassis & Knuckle Boom Truck The Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District (NICTD) is seeking sealed bids from qualified manufacturers/suppliers for the purchase of One (1) New Single Axle Chassis for Snow/Plow Dump Truck, One (1) New Tandem Axle Chassis Dump for Body and One (1) New Single Axle Chassis for Knuckle Boom Truck as more fully described in Exhibit 1, Technical Specifications, Plans and Drawings dated February 2010, for its operations in Lake, Porter, LaPorte, St. Joseph Counties, Indiana and Cook County, Illinois. All bids must meet NICTD’s specifications as further described in the Technical Specifications of the Bid Packet.

Street Address: 2401 Broadway Key Number or Parcel Number: 45-08-15-155-001.000-004 Brief Legal Description: OAK PARK ADD. L. 48 BL.17 02VacantOrAbandonedSale

Vs. Isaiah Walton: Patches Middleborn; JP Morgan Chase Bank, National Association; and any Unknown Occupants

Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District Attention: Randy L. Welch, Purchasing Manager 601 North Roeske Ave. Michigan City, IN 46360-2669 Phone: (219) 874-4221 ext. 267/Fax: (219) 872-5841 Email address: randy.welch@nictd.com Bid Packets are to be requested by either fax or email. Your request should include the company name, address, phone/fax numbers, email address, the individual’s name to respond to and either a Federal Express or UPS account number that can be utilized for shipping and billing purposes. Information regarding this bid, including the results, can be found at NICTD.com. (Go to Info, Purchasing) Bids shall be submitted in a sealed opaque envelope clearly marked: TRUCKS. All bids are to be submitted within an outer envelope. Bids shall be submitted on forms contained in the Bid Package.

Bids shall be received at: Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District Attention: Purchasing Manager 33 East U.S. Highway 12 Chesterton, IN 46304-3514

NICTD’s overall Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation goal is ten percent (10) of the bid price. Bidders are required to make good faith commitments to meet or exceed the District’s goal.

NICTD will award the Contract(s) to the lowest responsive and responsible Bidder. NICTD reserves the right to reject any and all bids and waive technical defects if, in its judgment, the interests of NICTD so require.

NICTD reserves the right to accept any bid within 90 days after the time of the opening of the bid, during which time no bid shall be withdrawn.

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.

Saturday, March 6, 2010

Pursuant to IC 6-1.1-24, the Lake County Auditor issued Tax Sale Certificate No. 452811673 to the Lake County Commissioners for the above real property. On November 24, 2009, the Lake County Commissioners offered for public sale and sold Tax Sale Certificate No. 452811673 to Tomel B. James for the amount of $1380.00.

The tract or real property has not been redeemed. Any person may redeem the tract or real property by paying the redemption amount to the Lake County Auditor. The person that purchased the certificate of sale on the property under IC 6-1.1-24 is entitled to receive a deed for tract or real property if it is not redeemed before the expiration of the period of redemption. The period of redemption expires of March 25, 2010. The amount of money required for the redemption of the tract or real property included the minimum bid of $1380.00 under IC 6-1.1-24-5(e) for which the tract or real property was last offered of sale; ten percent (10%) of the amount for which the certificate sold; the attorney’s fees and costs giving notice under IC 6-1.1-25-4.5; the costs of a title search or of examining and updating the abstract of title for the tract or item of real property; and all taxes special assessments on the tract or item of real property on the amount of taxes and special assessments paid by the purchaser on the redeemed property before redemption. You may contact the Lake County Auditor Tax Sale Dept. for the exact amount required for redemption or for further information regarding this sale. The telephone number for that office is (219) 755-3161.

A petition for tax deed will be filed on or after March 26, 2010. If the certificate sold for an amount more than the minimum bid of $1380.00 underIC6-1.1-24-5 (e) for which the tract or item or real property was last offered for sale and the property is not redeemed, the owner of record of the tract or item of real property who is divested of ownership at the time the tax deed is issued may have a right to the tax sale surplus.

Notice of Tax Sale Pursuant to the provisions of Indiana Code 6-1.1-25-4.5, Dunes Bowl Inc, as the owner of record or a person with substantial property interest of public record in the real property described below, you are hereby notified of the following: The following described real property in Lake County, Indiana, was offered for sale by the treasurer of Lake County, Indiana, for delinquent taxes and/or special assessments on July 14, 2009 where an amount was not received equal to or in excess of the minimum sale price prescribed per statute: Street Address: 5701 E Dunes Hwy Key Number or Parcel Number: 45-09-06-451-003.000-004 Brief Legal Description: DUNES HIGHWAY REALTY CO’S. ST SUB. ALL LOTS 3 TO 15, 42 TO 52 BL.A & VAC. ALLEYS ADJ. 02VacantOrAbandonesSale

Pursuant to IC 6-1.1-24, the Lake County Auditor issued Tax Sale Certificate No. 452814128 to the Lake County Commissioners for the above real property. On November 24, 2009, the Lake County Commissioners offered for public sale and sold Tax Sale Certificate No. 452814128 to Hermie Stewart for the amount of $37,321.61.

The tract or real property has not been redeemed. Any person may redeem the tract or real property by paying the redemption amount to the Lake County Auditor. The person that purchased the certificate of sale on the property under IC 6-1.1-24 is entitled to receive a deed for tract or real property if it is not redeemed before the expiration of the period of redemption. The period of redemption expires of March 25, 2010. The amount of money required for the redemption of the tract or real property included the minimum bid of $37,321.61 under IC 61.1-24-5(e) for which the tract or real property was last offered of sale; ten percent (10%) of the amount for which the certificate sold; the attorney’s fees and costs giving notice under IC 6-1.125-4.5; the costs of a title search or of examining and updating the abstract of title for the tract or item of real property; and all taxes special assessments on the tract or item of real property on the amount of taxes and special assessments paid by the purchaser on the redeemed property before redemption. You may contact the Lake County Auditor Tax Sale Dept. for the exact amount required for redemption or for further information regarding this sale. The telephone number for that office is (219) 755-3161.

A petition for tax deed will be filed on or after March 26, 2010. If the certificate sold for an amount more than the minimum bid of $37,321.61 underIC6-1.1-24-5 (e) for which the tract or item or real property was last offered for sale and the property is not redeemed, the owner of record of the tract or item of real property who is divested of ownership at the time the tax deed is issued may have a right to the tax sale surplus.

STATE OF INDIANA

Gerald R. Hanas General Manager Publish Date: February 23 & March 2, 2010

IN THE LAKE CIRCUIT COURT SS

COUNTY OF LAKE

HAMMOND, INDIANA

IN RE THE MATTER OF: GREGORY MARTINE SALLEE, Petitioner

CAUSE NO 45D01-1001-MI-0002

NOTICE OF NAME CHANGE Pursuant to I.C. 34-4-6-3, notice is hereby given to all persons who may have an interest of the following; I. GREGORY MARTINE SALLEE, petitioner, filed a Petition on January 26, 2010 and will seek an order from the Lake Superior Court in Hammond, Indiana after thirty (30) days from the date of the last publication of this notice to have his names changed from GREGORY MARTINE SALLEE to GREGORY MARTINE JACKSON. Any person or persons opposed to such change and desiring to contest it may appear at the hearing and ma file objections thereto. Hearing set for April 14, 2010 at 11:00 a.m.

Failure to appear will waive all rights to contest such change of name.

Dated at Hammond, Indiana, this 3rd day of February.

Barbara A. Bolling, #14506-45 26 E. 15th Avenue P.O. Box 64715 Gary, Indiana 46401-0715 219-881-9461 2/20, 2/27, 3/6

A copy of the Bid Form Packet, including the specifications is available between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M. local time, at the following location:

Bids will be received not later than 2:30 P.M., local time, Friday, March 19, 2010, at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud. Bids received after the above stated time and date will be returned to the sender unopened. Bids must set forth full, accurate and complete information as required by the instructions in the Bid Package. Failure to do so may result in rejection of a bid.

Plaintiff

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Lot 48, In Aetna Manor Third Subdivision, in the City of Gary, as per plat thereof, recorded in Plat Book 29, Page 74, in the Office of the Recorder of Lake County, Indiana. (hereafter “Real Estate”).

Notice of Tax Sale

Pursuant to the provisions of Indiana Code 6-1.1-25-4.5, James Lewis, as the owner of record or a person with substantial property interest of public record in the real property described below, you are hereby notified of the following: The following described real property in Lake County, Indiana, was offered for sale by the treasurer of Lake County, Indiana, for delinquent taxes and/or special assessments on July 14, 2009 where an amount was not received equal to or in excess of the minimum sale price prescribed per statute:

Isaiah Walton and Patches Middleborn

PUBLIC NOTICE

2/27, 3/6, 3/13

The nature of the suit is the foreclosure of a mortgage upon the property located in Lake County at 5545 E. 10th Avenue, Gary, IN, 46403 legally described as:

Notice of Tax Sale Pursuant to the provisions of Indiana Code 6-1.1-25-4.5, James Lewis, as the owner of record or a person with substantial property interest of public record in the real property described below, you are hereby notified of the following: The following described real property in Lake County, Indiana, was offered for sale by the treasurer of Lake County, Indiana, for delinquent taxes and/or special assessments on July 14, 2009 where an amount was not received equal to or in excess of the minimum sale price prescribed per statute: Street Address: 2401 Broadway Key Number or Parcel Number: 45-08-15-155-001.000-004 Brief Legal Descrip tion: OAK PARK ADD. L. 48 BL.17 02VacantOrAbandonedSale Pursuant to IC 6-1.1-24, the Lake County Auditor issued Tax Sale Certificate No. 452811673 to the Lake County Commissioners offered for public sale and sole Tax Sale Certificate No. 452811673 to Tomel B . James for the amount of $1380.00.

The tract or real property has not been redeemed. Any person may redeem the tract or real property by paying the redemption amount to the Lake County Auditor. The person that purchased the certificate of sale on the property under IC 6-1.1-24 is entitled to receive a deed for tract or real property if it is not redeemed before the expiration of the period of redemption. The period of redemption expires of March 25, 2010. The amount of money required for the redemption of the tract or real property included the minimum bid of $1380.00 under IC 6-1.1-24-5(e) for which the tract or real property was last offered of sale; ten percent (10%) of the amount for which the certificate sold; the attorney’s fees and costs giving notice under IC 6-1.1-25-4.5; the costs of a title search or of examining and updating the abstract of title for the tract or item of real property; and all taxes special assessments on the tract or item of real property on the amount of taxes and special assessments paid by the purchaser on the redeemed property before redemption. You may contact the Lake County Auditor Tax Sale Dept. for the exact amount required for redemption or for further information regarding this sale. The telephone number for that office is (219) 755-3161.

A petition for tax deed will be filed on or after March 26, 2010. If the certificate sold for an amount more than the minimum bid of $1380.00 underIC6-1.1-24-5 (e) for which the tract or item or real property was last offered for sale and the property is not redeemed, the owner of record of the tract or item of real property who is divested of ownership at the time the tax deed is issued may have a right to the tax sale surplus.

BLACKS MUST CONTROL THEIR OWN COMMUNITY

The Gary Crusader

STATE OF INDIANA

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

SS: COUNTY OF LAKE IN THE MATTER OF THE ADOPTION OF: NEVAEH S. ALLCORN

CAUSE NO. 45D06-0908-AD-000133

S ECOND AME ND ED VE RIFIED PETITION FOR ADOPTION Comes now the Petitioner, Pamela Tillman, who being duly sworn upon her oath respectfully petitions the Court as follows: That the petitioner, Pamela Tillman, is 51years of age and residing at 4720 Magoon Avenue, East Chicago, Indiana, County of Lake and a citizen of the United States of America, and that she was born March 6, 1958.

That the Petitioner has never been convicted of a felony or a misdemeanor relating to the health and safety of a child in this state or any other state.

That Nevaeh S. Allcorn, minor child to be adopted, is an African-America child born on March 27, 2006, in the City of Hammond, State of Indiana and is now three (3) years of age.

That the Petitioner is the grandmother of Nevaeh S. Allcorn, the minor child to be adopted.

That said minor child possesses no real or personal property of her own, and that if said petition is granted, the petitioner desires that the herein child, Nevaeh S. Allcorn, keep her name.

That the petitioner believes that she has sufficient ability and income to rear said child and to furnish her with love and affection and suitable support and education.

That the natural mother, Lashabia Hardin-Allcorn, was born on December 29, 1974 and resides at 524 E. 21st Place, Gary, Indiana.

That the natural father, Robert Allcorn, was born on February 13, 1976 and resides at 2260 Ohio Street, Gary, Indiana 46407.

The natural parents of the adopted child will consent to the adoption.

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WHEREFORE, the petitioner herein prays the Court to examine this petition, determine whether the same is in proper form, and if found to be in proper form by said Court, then GRANT the Petitioner for Adoption. Hearing set for February 23, 2010 @ 8:30 a.m.

Atty Robert L. Lewis, #10070-45 2148 W 11th Avenue Gary, Indiana 46404 219-944-2755 2/20, 2/27, 3/6 Notice of Tax Sale Pursuant to the provisions of Indiana Code 6-1.1-25-4.5, Dunes Bowl Inc, as the owner of record or a person with substantial property interest of public record in the real property described below, you are hereby notified of the following: The following described real property in Lake County, Indiana, was offered for sale by the treasurer of Lake County, Indiana, for delinquent taxes and/or special assessments on July 14, 2009 where an amount was not received equal to or in excess of the minimum sale price prescribed per statute: Stree t Addres s: 5 70 1 E Dunes Hwy Ke y Number o r Parcel Number: 4 5-09 -06-451-0 03. 000-0 04 Brief Legal De scriptio n: DUNES HIGH WAY REALTY CO’S. ST SUB. ALL LOTS 3 TO 15, 42 TO 52 BL.A & VAC. ALLEYS ADJ. 02 Vac antOrAbandones Sale Pursuant to IC 6-1.1-24, the Lake County Auditor issued Tax Sale Certific ate No . 4 5281 4128 to the Lake County Commissioners offered for public sale and sole Tax Sale Certif icate No . 452 814 12 8 to H erm ie Stewart for the amount of $3 7,3 21 .61 .

The tract or real property has not been redeemed. Any person may redeem the tract or real property by paying the redemption amount to the Lake County Auditor. The person that purchased the certificate of sale on the property under IC 6-1.1-24 is entitled to receive a deed for tract or real property if it is not redeemed before the expiration of the period of redemption. The period of redemption expires of March 25, 2010. The amount of money required for the redemption of the tract or real property included the minimum bid of $37,321.61 under IC 6-1.1-24-5(e) for which the tract or real property was last offered of sale; ten percent (10%) of the amount for which the certificate sold; the attorney’s fees and costs giving notice under IC 6-1.1-25-4.5; the costs of a title search or of examining and updating the abstract of title for the tract or item of real property; and all taxes special assessments on the tract or item of real property on the amount of taxes and special assessments paid by the purchaser on the redeemed property before redemption. You may contact the Lake County Auditor Tax Sale Dept. for the exact amount required for redemption or for further information regarding this sale. The telephone number for that office is (219) 755-3161.

A petition for tax deed will be filed on or after March 26, 2010. If the certificate sold for an amount more than the minimum bid of $3 7,3 21 .61 underIC6-1.1-24-5 (e) for which the tract or item or real property was last offered for sale and the property is not redeemed, the owner of record of the tract or item of real property who is divested of ownership at the time the tax deed is issued may have a right to the tax sale surplus.

STATE OF INDIANA SS COUNTY OF LAKE

IN THE LAKE SUPERIOR DIVISION II CROWN POINT, INDIANA

State of Indiana and Lake County Drug Task Force, Plaintiff Vs.

LEGAL NOTICE

The Key number of the real estate in question is: 45-08-32-258-012.000-001.

Gregory S. Reising, Atty. No. 6024-45 607 South Lake Street, Suite A Gary, Indiana 46403 (219) 938-8080 3/6, 3/13, 3/20

NOTICE PURSUANT TO INDIANA CODE 6-1.1-25-4.5 Notice of Tax Sale

Pursuant to the provisions of Indiana Code 6-1.1-25-4.5, Gloria Jackson, as the owner of record or a person with substantial property interest of public record in the real property described below, you are hereby notified of the following: The following described real property in Lake County, Indiana, was offered for sale by the treasurer of Lake County, Indiana, for delinquent taxes and/or special assessments on July 14, 2009 where an amount was not received equal to or in excess of the minimum sale price prescribed per statute: Street Address: 1720 Broadway Key Number or Parcel Number: 45-08-09-437-013.000-004 Brief Legal Description: C.T.L.& I.CO’S 5TH ADD. ALL L.6 BL.5 01 Normal

Pursuant to IC 6-1.1-24, the Lake County Auditor issued Tax Sale Certificate No. 452802179 to the Lake County Commissioners for the above real property. On November 24, 2009, the Lake County Commissioners offered for public sale and sold Tax Sale Certificate No. 452802179 to Hermie Stewart for the amount of $2235.00.

The tract or real property has not been redeemed. Any person may redeem the tract or real property by paying the redemption amount to the Lake County Auditor.

The person that purchased the certificate of sale on the property under IC 6-1.1-24 is entitled to receive a deed for tract or real property if it is not redeemed before the expiration of the period of redemption. The period of redemption expires of March 25, 2010. The amount of money required for the redemption of the tract or real property included the minimum bid of $2235.00 under IC 6-1.1-24-5(e) for which the tract or real property was last offered of sale; ten percent (10%) of the amount for which the certificate sold; the attorney’s fees and costs giving notice under IC 6-1.1-25-4.5; the costs of a title search or of examining and updating the abstract of title for the tract or item of real property; and all taxes special assessments on the tract or item of real property on the amount of taxes and special assessments paid by the purchaser on the redeemed property before redemption. You may contact the Lake County Auditor Tax Sale Dept. for the exact amount required for redemption or for further information regarding this sale. The telephone number for that office is (219) 755-3161.

A petition for tax deed will be filed on or after March 26, 2010. If the certificate sold for an amount more than the minimum bid of $2235.00 underIC6-1.1-24-5 (e) for which the tract or item or real property was last offered for sale and the property is not redeemed, the owner of record of the tract or item of real property who is divested of ownership at the time the tax deed is issued may have a right to the tax sale surplus.

Notice of Tax Sale

Pursuant to the provisions of Indiana Code 6-1.1-25-4.5, Willie Stewart, as the owner of record or a person with substantial property interest of public record in the real property described below, you are hereby notified of the following: The following described real property in Lake County, Indiana, was offered for sale by the treasurer of Lake County, Indiana, for delinquent taxes and/or special assessments on July 14, 2009 where an amount was not received equal to or in excess of the minimum sale price prescribed per statute: Street Address: 1538 Rhode Island Street Key Number or Parcel Number: 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 N.5 N.6FT. L.8 BL.5

Pursuant to IC 6-1.1-24, the Lake County Auditor issued Tax Sale Certificate No.452811327to the Lake County Commissioners for the above real property. On November 24, 2009, the Lake County Commissioners offered for public sale and sold Tax Sale Certificate No. 452811327 to Milton Boose for the amount of $2660.00.

The tract or real property has not been redeemed. Any person may redeem the tract or real property by paying the redemption amount to the Lake County Auditor.

The person that purchased the certificate of sale on the property under IC 6-1.1-24 is entitled to receive a deed for tract or real property if it is not redeemed before the expiration of the period of redemption. The period of redemption expires of March 25, 2010. The amount of money required for the redemption of the tract or real property included the minimum bid of $2660.00 under IC 6-1.1-24-5(e) for which the tract or real property was last offered of sale; ten percent (10%) of the amount for which the certificate sold; the attorney’s fees and costs giving notice under IC 6-1.1-25-4.5; the costs of a title search or of examining and updating the abstract of title for the tract or item of real property; and all taxes special assessments on the tract or item of real property on the amount of taxes and special assessments paid by the purchaser on the redeemed property before redemption. You may contact the Lake County Auditor Tax Sale Dept. for the exact amount required for redemption or for further information regarding this sale. The telephone number for that office is (219) 755-3161.

A petition for tax deed will be filed on or after March 26, 2010. If the certificate sold for an amount more than the minimum bid of $2660.00 underIC6-1.1-24-5 (e) for which the tract or item or real property was last offered for sale and the property is not redeemed, the owner of record of the tract or item of real property who is divested of ownership at the time the tax deed is issued may have a right to the tax sale surplus.

STATE OF INDIANA SS:

Mark Anthony Thomas Keith Stone and $1,888.00 U.S. C. Defendants

COUNTY OF LAKE

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

IN RE THE MARRIAGE OF PUBLISHED SUMMONS The State of Indiana to Defendant: Mark Anthony Thomas and Keith Stone (WHEREABOUTS UNKNOWN)

CRYSTAL COBEN-FOSTER PETITIONER

CAUSE NO:

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Furnished or intended to be furnished by a person in exchange for an act that is a violation of a criminal statue; of 2 Used to facilitate a violation for a criminal statue; or 3. Traceable as proceeds of a violation of a criminal statue; or used in the course of, intended for use in the course of, derived from or realized through; conduct in violation of IC 35-45-6.2. a. Commonly used as consideration for controlled substances offenses, or b. Said property was used incident to corrupt business influence, and seized by a law enforcement officer incident to a lawful search or arrest of the defendant. c. The above-named Defendants who are being sued must respond within thirty (30) days after the last notice of this action is published, and in the event the Defendants fail to so respond, judgment by default may be entered against them for relief demanded in the Complaint.

TIMOTHY ROMEL FOSTER RESPONDENT NOTICE OF SUMMONS B Y PUBLICATION Comes now the Petitioner, CRYSTAL COB EN-FOSTER, 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 TIMOTHY ROMEL FOSTER scheduled for the 7TH day of APRIL 2010, at 3: 15 p.m. in the Lake Superior Court, Room Three, Domestic Relations Division, located at 15 West 4th Avenue, Gary, Indiana 46402.

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

If you have a claim against the Plaintiffs arising from the same transaction or occurrence, you may be required to assert such claim in writing together with your Answer

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto set my hand and affix the seal of said Court at Gary, Indiana, this ____ day of, ________2010.

Bessie M. Davis Attorney at Lat 26 East 15th Avenue Gary, IN 46407 219 883-2082 legal2615@yahoo.com

Thomas R. Philpot Clerk Lake Superior Court Notice of Tax Sale

3/6, 3/13, 3/20

3/6, 3/13, 3/20 NEWSPAPER PUBLICATION STATE OF CALIFORNIA SS COUNTY OF LAKE NOTICE PURSUANT TO INDIANA CODE 6-1.1-25-4.5 Robyn E. Peterson, Delta Funding Corporation, Countrywide Home Loan, Mutual Hospital Services, Inc. In Re: Key No.: 45-08-32-258-012.000-001 Legal Description ORCHARD HILL ADD. GARY ALL LOTS 17& 18 BL.2 Street Address: 2114 W. 49th Avenue You are hereby notified that a Petition for Tax Deed will be filed on the above property on or after March 24, 2010.

Said petition will be filed in the Courts under Cause No. 45C01-0907-MI-00064 between March 24, 2010 and August 24, 2010.

The description of real property in question as shown on the Certificate of Sale is as follows: ORCHARD HILL ADD. GARY ALL LOTS 17 & 18 BL.2 The tract was sold at tax sale on the 14th day of July, 2009.

The purchaser of the tract of land was the Lake County Board of Commissioners which subsequently assigned and registered the sale on the 24th day of November, 2009, to Nancy Del Prado.

The titleholder to the property at the time of tax sale has a right to redemption.

In order to redeem the property, a redeemer must pay the tax of $5,380.58 plus all applicable penalties, interest, charges, including but not limited to Court costs and the cost of title work necessary for the certification of these and other notices.

In addition, Nancy J Del Prado is entitled to reimbursement for any additional taxes or special assessments on the tract of real property that was paid by Nancy Del Prado subsequent to the tax sale, lien acquisition or purchase of Certificate of Sale and before redemption, plus interest.

The real property described above has not yet been redeemed.

Nancy Del Prado is entitled to receive a Deed for the real property described above if it is not redeemed before the expiration of the redemption period specified in Indiana Code 6-1.1-25-4. in addition, Nancy Del Prado is entitled to reimbursement for costs described in section I.C. 6-1.1-25.2 of the Indiana Code.

The date for the expiration of redemption specified in Chapter 4 of this section is March 245, 2010.

In the event 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 exists.

The street address or common description of the real property is: 2114 W. 49th Ave

The Gary Crusader

Charles L. Van Gorp, Julie B. Fuson, Bank Calumet National Association, Griffith Federal Savings & Loan In Re: Key No.:

45-07-35-357-012.000-006 Legal Description WOODLAWN ADD. ALL LOTS 8,9,10,11& 12, BL.13 120-128 Griffith Blvd.

Street Address:

You are hereby notified that a Petition for Tax Deed will be filed on the above property on or after March 24, 2010.

Said petition will be filed in the Courts under Cause No. 45C01-0907-MI-00064 between March 24, 2010 and August 24, 2010.

The description of real property in question as shown on the Certificate of Sale is as follows: WOODLAWN ADD. ALL LOTS 8,9,10,11& 12, BL.13 The tract was sold at tax sale on the 14th day of July, 2009.

The purchaser of the tract of land was the Lake County Board of Commissioners which subsequently assigned and registered the sale on the 24th day of November, 2009, to Mike Austgen, Austgen Properties, Inc. The titleholder to the property at the time of tax sale has a right to redemption.

In order to redeem the property, a redeemer must pay the tax of $20,202.79 plus all applicable penalties, interest, charges, including but not limited to Court costs and the cost of title work necessary for the certification of these and other notices.

In addition, Mike Austgen, Austgen Properties, Inc. is entitled to reimbursement for any additional taxes or special assessments on the tract of real property that was paid by Mike Austgen, Austgen Properties, Inc subsequent to the tax sale, lien acquisition or purchase of Certificate of Sale and before redemption, plus interest.

The real property described above has not yet been redeemed.

Mike Austgen, Austgen Properties is entitled to receive a Deed for the real property described above if it is not redeemed before the expiration of the redemption period specified in Indiana Code 6-1.125-4.

In addition, Mike Austgen, Austgen Properties is entitled to reimbursement for costs described in section I.C. 6-1.1-25.2 of the Indiana Code.

The date for the expiration of redemption specified in Chapter 4 of this section is March 24, 2010.

In the event 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 exists.

The street address or common description of the real property is: 120-28 N. Griffith Blvd The Key number of the real estate in question is: 45-07-35-357-012.000-006.

Gregory S. Reising, Atty. No. 6024-45 607 South Lake Street, Suite A Gary, Indiana 46403 (219) 938-8080 3/6, 3/13, 3/20 NEWSPAPER PUBLICATION STATE OF CALIFORNIA SS COUNTY OF LAKE NOTICE PURSUANT TO INDIANA CODE 6-1.1-25-4.5 Silver Properties, Dean Silver, Debbie Cliver, Vince Barnes, Harris N.A., James Jorgensen.

In Re: Key No.: Legal Description Street Address:

45-07-09-253-011.000-023 HARTMANS GARDENS S. 63.50 FT. OF L.5 BL.6 6736 Arkansas Avenue

1. You are hereby notified that a Petition for Tax Deed will be filed on the above property on or after March 24, 2010.

2. Said petition will be filed in the Courts under Cause No. 45C01-0907-MI-00064 between March 24, 2010 and August 24, 2010.

3. The description of real property in question as shown on the Certificate of Sale is as follows: HARTMAN’S GARDENS S. 63.50 FT. OF L.5 BL.6 4. The tract was sold at tax sale on the 14th day of July, 2009.

5. The purchaser of the tract of land was the Lake County Board of Commissioners which subsequently assigned and registered the sale on the 24th day of November, 2009, to Mike Austgen, Austgen Properties, Inc. 6. The titleholder to the property at the time of tax sale has a right to redemption.

7. In order to redeem the property, a redeemer must pay the tax of $17,705.19 plus all applicable penalties, interest, charges, including but not limited to Court costs and the cost of title work necessary for the certification of these and other notices.

8. In addition, Mike Austgen, Austgen Properties, Inc. is entitled to reimbursement for any additional taxes or special assessments on the tract of real property that was paid by Mike Austgen, Austgen Properties, Inc subsequent to the tax sale, lien acquisition or purchase of Certificate of Sale and before redemption, plus interest.

9. The real property described above has not yet been redeemed.

10. Mike Austgen, Austgen Properties is entitled to receive a Deed for the real property described above if it is not redeemed before the expiration of the redemption period specified in Indiana Code 6-1.1-25-4.

11. In addition, Mike Austgen, Austgen Properties is entitled to reimbursement for costs described in section I.C. 6-1.1-25.2 of the Indiana Code.

12. The date for the expiration of redemption specified in Chapter 4 of this section is March 24, 2010.

13. In the event 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 exists.

14. The street address or common description of the real property is: 6736 Arkansas Avenue 15. The Key number of the real estate in question is: 45-07-09-253-011.000-023 Gregory S. Reising, Atty. No. 6024-45 607 South Lake Street, Suite A Gary, Indiana 46403 (219) 938-8080 3/6, 3/13, 3/20

AND 1. .

The name and address of the Attorney representing the Plaintiffs in this cause and seeking service upon the Defendant is Bessie M. Davis, 26 East 15th Avenue, Gary, IN 46407; (219)883-2082.

2.

A brief statement of the nature of the lawsuit is that the Plaintiffs have sued the named Defendants pursuant to I.C. 34-24-1-1 et. Seq. And 34-24-2-1 et. seq. For forfeiture of ($1,888.00) U.S. Currency and Chevrolet Impala based on the belief that said property was:

SS COUNTY OF LAKE

Pursuant to the provisions of Indiana Code 6-1.1-25-4.5, Douglas Jenkins, as the owner of record or a person with substantial property interest of public record in the real property described below, you are hereby notified of the following: The following described real property in Lake County, Indiana, was offered for sale by the treasurer of Lake County, Indiana, for delinquent taxes and/or special assessments on July 14, 2009 where an amount was not received equal to or in excess of the minimum sale price prescribed per statute:

Street Address: 1008-18 W. 15th Ave Key Number or Parcel Number: 45-08-09-182-007.000-004 Brief Legal Description: 2ND. LOGAN PARK ADD. ALL OF LOTS 1,2 & 3 BL.2 & VAC.NE’LY ALLEY ADJ.LOTS 1,2,3 02 VacantOrAbandonedSale

Pursuant to IC 6-1.1-24, the Lake County Auditor issued Tax Sale Certificate No. 452810677 to the Lake County Commissioners for the above real property. On November 24, 2009, the Lake County Commissioners offered for public sale and sold Tax Sale Certificate No. 452810677 to Hermie Stewart for the amount of $1570.00.

The tract or real property has not been redeemed. Any person may redeem the tract or real property by paying the redemption amount to the Lake County Auditor.

The person that purchased the certificate of sale on the property under IC 6-1.1-24 is entitled to receive a deed for tract or real property if it is not redeemed before the expiration of the period of redemption. The period of redemption expires of March 25, 2010. The amount of money required for the redemption of the tract or real property included the minimum bid of $1570.00 under IC 6-1.1-24-5(e) for which the tract or real property was last offered of sale; ten percent (10%) of the amount for which the certificate sold; the attorney’s fees and costs giving notice under IC 6-1.1-25-4.5; the costs of a title search or of examining and updating the abstract of title for the tract or item of real property; and all taxes special assessments on the tract or item of real property on the amount of taxes and special assessments paid by the purchaser on the redeemed property before redemption. You may contact the Lake County Auditor Tax Sale Dept. for the exact amount required for redemption or for further information regarding this sale. The telephone number for that office is (219) 755-3161.

A petition for tax deed will be filed on or after March 26, 2010. If the certificate sold for an amount more than the minimum bid of $1570.00 underIC6-1.1-24-5 (e) for which the tract or item or real property was last offered for sale and the property is not redeemed, the owner of record of the tract or item of real property who is divested of ownership at the time the tax deed is issued may have a right to the tax sale surplus.

NEWSPAPER PUBLICATION STATE OF CALIFORNIA

BLACKS MUST CONTROL THEIR OWN COMMUNITY

Notice of Tax Sale

Pursuant to the provisions of Indiana Code 6-1.1-25-4.5, William A & Patrice P Mack, as the owner of record or a person with substantial property interest of public record in the real property described below, you are hereby notified of the following: The following described real property in Lake County, Indiana, was offered for sale by the treasurer of Lake County, Indiana, for delinquent taxes and/or special assessments on July 14, 2009 where an amount was not received equal to or in excess of the minimum sale price prescribed per statute: Street Address: 629 TAFT Key Number or Parcel Number: 45-08-05-410-006.000-004 Brief Legal Description: GARY LAND CO’S 5TH SUB. L.6 BL.6 01Normal

Pursuant to IC 6-1.1-24, the Lake County Auditor issued Tax Sale Certificate No. 452801464 to the Lake County Commissioners for the above real property. On November 24, 2009, the Lake County Commissioners offered for public sale and sold Tax Sale Certificate No. 452801464 to Hermie Stewart for the amount of $2385.00.

The tract or real property has not been redeemed. Any person may redeem the tract or real property by paying the redemption amount to the Lake County Auditor.

The person that purchased the certificate of sale on the property under IC 6-1.1-24 is entitled to receive a deed for tract or real property if it is not redeemed before the expiration of the period of redemption. The period of redemption expires of March 25, 2010. The amount of money required for the redemption of the tract or real property included the minimum bid of $2385.00 under IC 6-1.1-24-5(e) for which the tract or real property was last offered of sale; ten percent (10%) of the amount for which the certificate sold; the attorney’s fees and costs giving notice under IC 6-1.1-25-4.5; the costs of a title search or of examining and updating the abstract of title for the tract or item of real property; and all taxes special assessments on the tract or item of real property on the amount of taxes and special assessments paid by the purchaser on the redeemed property before redemption. You may contact the Lake County Auditor Tax Sale Dept. for the exact amount required for redemption or for further information regarding this sale. The telephone number for that office is (219) 755-3161.

A petition for tax deed will be filed on or after March 26, 2010. If the certificate sold for an amount more than the minimum bid of $2385.00 underIC6-1.1-24-5 (e) for which the tract or item or real property was last offered for sale and the property is not redeemed, the owner of record of the tract or item of real property who is divested of ownership at the time the tax deed is issued may have a right to the tax sale surplus.

Notice of Tax Sale

Pursuant to the provisions of Indiana Code 6-1.1-25-4.5, Genesis Capital Holdings Llc, as the owner of record or a person with substantial property interest of public record in the real property described below, you are hereby notified of the following: The following described real property in Lake County, Indiana, was offered for sale by the treasurer of Lake County, Indiana, for delinquent taxes and/or special assessments on July 14, 2009 where an amount was not received equal to or in excess of the minimum sale price prescribed per statute: Street Address: 703 Grant Key Number or Parcel Number: 45-08-05-482-001.000-004 Brief Legal Description: RESUB. GARY LAND CO’S 3RD. SUB. ALL L.1 1BL.4 01 Normal

Pursuant to IC 6-1.1-24, the Lake County Auditor issued Tax Sale Certificate No. 452801487 to the Lake County Commissioners for the above real property. On November 24, 2009, the Lake County Commissioners offered for public sale and sold Tax Sale Certificate No. 452801487 to Hermie Stewart for the amount of $3360.00.

The tract or real property has not been redeemed. Any person may redeem the tract or real property by paying the redemption amount to the Lake County Auditor.

The person that purchased the certificate of sale on the property under IC 6-1.1-24 is entitled to receive a deed for tract or real property if it is not redeemed before the expiration of the period of redemption. The period of redemption expires of March 25, 2010. The amount of money required for the redemption of the tract or real property included the minimum bid of $3360.00 under IC 6-1.1-24-5(e) for which the tract or real property was last offered of sale; ten percent (10%) of the amount for which the certificate sold; the attorney’s fees and costs giving notice under IC 6-1.1-25-4.5; the costs of a title search or of examining and updating the abstract of title for the tract or item of real property; and all taxes special assessments on the tract or item of real property on the amount of taxes and special assessments paid by the purchaser on the redeemed property before redemption. You may contact the Lake County Auditor Tax Sale Dept. for the exact amount required for redemption or for further information regarding this sale. The telephone number for that office is (219) 755-3161.

A petition for tax deed will be filed on or after March 26, 2010. If the certificate sold for an amount more than the minimum bid of $3360.00 underIC6-1.1-24-5 (e) for which the tract or item or real property was last offered for sale and the property is not redeemed, the owner of record of the tract or item of real property who is divested of ownership at the time the tax deed is issued may have a right to the tax sale surplus.

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STATE OF INDIANA

LAKE SUPERIOR COURT SS

COUNTY OF LAKE

CAUSE NO. 45D04-0912-MF-00501

JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association Plaintiff Vs. Rebecca J. Smith; The Neurological Center, PC; Discover Bank; and City of Hammond 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 3752 Sandusky Street, Hobart, IN, 46342 legally described as: Lot 13, Except the South 5 Feet thereof, and the South 20 feet of lot 12, Block 4, Ridgewood Addition to Gary, IN the City of Hobart, as Shown in Plat Book 8, Page 14, Lake County, Indiana. (hereafter “Real Estate”).

This summons by publication is specifically directed to the following named defendants whose addresses are follows: Rebecca J. Smith 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

LEGAL NOTICE

Kamishia Jackson for the amount of $43.00.

The tract or real property has not been redeemed. Any person may redeem the tract or real property by paying the redemption amount to the Lake County Auditor.

The person that purchased the certificate of sale on the property under IC 6-1.1-24 is entitled to receive a deed for tract or real property if it is not redeemed before the expiration of the period of redemption. The period of redemption expires of March 25, 2010. The amount of money required for the redemption of the tract or real property included the minimum bid of $43.00 under IC 6-1.1-24-5(e) for which the tract or real property was last offered of sale; ten percent (10%) of the amount for which the certificate sold; the attorney’s fees and costs giving notice under IC 6-1.1-25-4.5; the costs of a title search or of examining and updating the abstract of title for the tract or item of real property; and all taxes special assessments on the tract or item of real property on the amount of taxes and special assessments paid by the purchaser on the redeemed property before redemption. You may contact the Lake County Auditor Tax Sale Dept. for the exact amount required for redemption or for further information regarding this sale. The telephone number for that office is (219) 755-3161. A petition for tax deed will be filed on or after March 26, 2010. If the certificate sold for an amount more than the minimum bid of $43.00 under IC6-1.1-24-5 (e) for which the tract or item or real property was last offered for sale and the property is not redeemed, the owner of record of the tract or item of real property who is divested of ownership at the time the tax deed is issued may have a right to the tax sale surplus.

REQUEST FOR BIDDERS R ailro ad Track Material 2010 The Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District (NICTD) is seeking sealed bids from qualified suppliers for the purchase of Track Material for its yards in Michigan City, LaPorte County, Indiana. All bids must meet NICTD’s specifications as further described in the Technical Specifications of the Bid Packet. Items to be bid are as follows:

Northern Indiana Com muter Trans po rtation District Attention: R andy L. Welc h, Purchasing Manager 601 North Ro eske Ave. Michigan City, IN 46360-2669 Phone: (219) 874-4221 ext. 267/Fax: (219) 872-5841 Email address: randy. welc h@ nictd.c om

IN THE LAKE SUPERIOR COURT SS SITING AT GARY, INDIANA

LAKE PROPERTIES, INC., And Indiana corporation Plaintiffs Vs.

Bid Packets are to be requested by either fax or email. Your request should include the company name, address, phone/fax numbers, email address, the individual’s name to respond to and either a Federal Express or UPS account number that can be utilized for shipping and billing purposes. Information regarding this Bid, including the results, can be found at NICTD.com. (Go to Info then Purchasing) Bids shall be submitted in a sealed opaque envelope clearly marked: Track Material. All bids are to be submitted within an outer envelope. Bids shall be submitted on forms contained in the bid package.

Bids shall be received at:

CAUSE NO.: 45D03-0907-CC-00680

Northern Indiana Com muter Trans po rtation District Attention: Purchasing Manager 33 East U.S. Highway 12 Chesterton, IN 46304-3514

NICOLE WALDEN and ERICK D. YOUNG Defendant PUBLICATION Comes now the Plaintiff ’s by Jack Kopko, Attorney, and files their Complaint herein, together with an Affidavit of a competent person showing that the residence of the Defendants, Erick D young and Nicole Walden are unknown and this action is one to Cancel installment Contract, Quiet Title and Recover possession on the following described real estate, to-wit: The South 2/3 of Lot 8 and the North 2/3 of Lot 9, Block 4, Broadway heights addition to Gary, as shown in Plat Book 9, Page 17, Lake County, Indiana in the office of the recorder of Lake County, Indiana COMMONLY KNOWN AS 4430 Connecticuit Street, Gary, Indiana 46409 Said Defendant must answer the Complaint, in writing, in person, or by attorney, within thirty (30) days commencing the day after final publication of this notice, or judgment may be entered against the Defendant as demanded in the Complaint in the Court House, in said County and State, and said action will be heard and determined in Defendant’s absence.

Bids will be received not later than 2:30 P.M., local time, Friday, March 19, 2010, at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud. Bids received after the above stated time and date will be returned to the sender unopened. Bids must set forth full, accurate and complete information as required by the instructions in the bid package. Failure to do so may result in rejection of a bid.

NICTD’s overall Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation goal is ten percent (10) of the bid price.

Bidders are required to make good faith commitments to meet or exceed the District’s goal.

NICTD will award the Contract(s) to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. NICTD reserves the right to reject any and all bids and waive technical defects if, in its judgment, the interests of NICTD so require. NICTD reserves the right to accept any bid within 90 days after the time of the opening of the bids, during which time no bid shall be withdrawn.

Gerald R. Hanas General Manager Publish Date: February 19 & 26, 2010

STATE OF INDIANA SS: COUNTY OF LAKE

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto set my hand affix the seal of said Court____, this_____ day of 2010.

ANDREW J KOPKO #5304-45 370 W. 80th Place Merrillville, IN 46410 (219) 756-9390 STATE OF INDIANA 3/6, 3/13, 3/20

COUNTY OF LAKE

SS

IN RE THE MARRIAGE OF:

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

Kishawana Robie, Wife/Petitioner,

And

Tommy Graham, III

CAUSE NO.: 45D03-1001-DR-00005

Husband/Respondent

THE STATE OF INDIANA TO: Tommy Graham, III

Unknown Your spouse has filed an action for dissolution of marriage in the Court stated above. A copy of the Petition (and, in some cases, other documents) together with a separate Notice from the Court which is printed on yellow paper are attached to or otherwise served with this Summons and contain important details regarding the nature of these proceedings. Local Rules in Lake County require that both you and your spouse complete certain, specific tasks and you should immediately and carefully review those requirements at the website established by the Court at: www.Lake CountyKids.org.

THIS IS YOUR OFFICIAL NOTICE that a hearing on Final Orders has been scheduled on 3/30/10 at 1:30 p.m. before this Court, in Room Number 3 which is located on the third floor at the address listed in the upper right hand corner of this Summons. If you wish to hire an attorney to represent you in this matter, it is advisable to do so before that date. If you do not appear for that hearing, a provisional order could be entered by default which could remain in effect until this action is concluded.

If you do not file a written appearance with the Clerk and serve a copy on your spouse’s attorney, you may not receive notice of any further proceedings in this action. If you do not make such an appearance, a final decree could be entered by default which grants the relief sought in your spouse’s Petition after the expiration of sixty (60) days from the date of the filing of the Petition.

You are not required to file any written Answer to respond to the Petition; however, certain grounds for dismissal must be asserted in a timely fashion or are waived; and, if you have a claim for relief against your spouse you may be required to assert such a claim in a written pleading which must be filed with Clerk and served on your spouse’s attorney.

The following manner of service of this SUMMONS is hereby designated: Notice by Publication Thomas R. Philpot Clerk, Lake Circuit/Superior Courts 2/27, 3/6, 3/13 Notice of Tax Sale

Pursuant to the provisions of Indiana Code 6-1.1-25-4.5, Laura A. Trail, as the owner of record or a person with substantial property interest of public record in the real property described below, you are hereby notified of the following: The following described real property in Lake County, Indiana, was offered for sale by the treasurer of Lake County, Indiana, for delinquent taxes and/or special assessments on July 14, 2009 where an amount was not received equal to or in excess of the minimum sale price prescribed per statute: Street Address: 56 N Pennsylvania St. Key Number or Parcel Number: 45-09-30-456-018.000-018 Brief Legal Description: SUNSET PARK SUB. L.2 BL.5 O2VacantOrAbandonedSale Pursuant to IC 6-1.1-24, the Lake County Auditor issued Tax Sale Certificate No. 452814823 to the Lake County Commissioners for the above real property. On November 24, 2009, the Lake County Commissioners offered for public sale and sold Tax Sale Certificate No. 452814823 to

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ANDREW J KOPKO #5304-45 370 W. 80th Place Merrillville, IN 46410 (219) 756-9390 3/6, 3/13, 3/20

Notice of Tax Sale Pursuant to the provisions of Indiana Code 6-1.1-25-4.5,, Municipal In vestmen t Brokers Llc, as the owner of record or a person with substantial property interest of public record in the real property described below, you are hereby notified of the following: The following described real property in Lake County, Indiana, was offered for sale by the treasurer of Lake County, Indiana, for delinquent taxes and/or special assessments on July 14, 2009 where an amount was not received equal to or in excess of the minimum sale price prescribed per statute: Street Address: 2156 Vermont Street Key Number or Parcel Number: 45-08-15-202-028.000-004 Brief Legal Descrip tion: IRONWOOD UNIT A L.20 B L.13 N2. OF L. 21 BL. 13 01 Normal

A copy of the Bid Form Packet, including the specifications is available between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M. local time, at the following location:

2/18, 2/25, 3/4

COUNTY OF LAKE

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto set my hand affix the seal of said Court____, this_____ day of 2010.

S witc h and Cro ss Ties

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

Said Defendant must answer the Complaint, in writing, in person, or by attorney, within thirty (30) days commencing the day after final publication of this notice, or judgment may be entered against the Defendant as demanded in the Complaint in the Court House, in said County and State, and said action will be heard and determined in Defendant’s absence.

IN RE THE MARRIAGE OF: Lois Williams Petitioner, And

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

CAUSE NO. 45D03-0802-DR-147

Pursuant to IC 6-1.1-24, the Lake County Auditor issued Tax Sale Certificate No. 452802721 to the Lake County Commissioners offered for public sale and sole Tax Sale Certificate No. 452802721 to Arthur Smith for the amount of $500.00.

The tract or real property has not been redeemed. Any person may redeem the tract or real property by paying the redemption amount to the Lake County Auditor. The person that purchased the certificate of sale on the property under IC 6-1.1-24 is entitled to receive a deed for tract or real property if it is not redeemed before the expiration of the period of redemption. The period of redemption expires of March 25, 2010. The amount of money required for the redemption of the tract or real property included the minimum bid of $500.00 under IC 6-1.1-24-5(e) for which the tract or real property was last offered of sale; ten percent (10%) of the amount for which the certificate sold; the attorney’s fees and costs giving notice under IC 6-1.1-25-4.5; the costs of a title search or of examining and updating the abstract of title for the tract or item of real property; and all taxes special assessments on the tract or item of real property on the amount of taxes and special assessments paid by the purchaser on the redeemed property before redemption. You may contact the Lake Coun ty Auditor Tax Sale Dept. for the exact amount required for redemption or for further information regarding this sale. The telephone number for that office is (219) 755-3161.

A petition for tax deed will be filed on or after March 26, 2010. If the certificate sold for an amount more than the minimum bid of $500.00 underIC6-1.1-24-5 (e) for which the tract or item or real property was last offered for sale and the property is not redeemed, the owner of record of the tract or item of real property who is divested of ownership at the time the tax deed is issued may have a right to the tax sale surplus.

ADVERTISEME NT FOR BIDS Notice is hereby given that the Board of School Trustees, Gary Community School Corporation (GCSC) Gary, Indiana, will receive sealed Bids for Bid No. BG10-1; Ren ovation s an d R elated W ork at W irt/Emerson VPA Academy , 210 N. Grand Blvd. , Gary , I N. All bids on e (1) original an d five (5) copies are to be received by the Purch asing Office, 620 East 10th Place, Gary, Indiana and deposited in the receptacle provided for the receipt of B ids prior to 12:00 p.m., Wednesday , March 24, 2010 which time said Bids will be publicly opened and read alou d.

Bids Proposals and required documents must be enclosed in a sealed envelope bearing the name and place of business of the Bidder and the words “Renovations and Related Work – Wirt/Emerson VPA Academy - Bid No. BG10-1.”

Bid forms, Plans and Specifications together with Contract Documents and Instructions to Bidders are on file and available for examination by prospective Bidders and other interested parties at:

Marcus Williams Respondent MOTION TO MODIFY DIVORCE DECREE Comes now Lois Williams n/n/a Lois Wilkins, and files her Motion to modify her divorce decree and says as follows: That the parties’ marriage was dissolved by this court in July, 2008.

That pursuant to their agreed resolution of all issues, the Husband, Marcus Williams, was awarded the martial residence at 2913 Clough Street, highland, Indiana, along with all debts and expenses associates with the residence.

That the husband has filed to pay the $2,000.00 delinquency owed to the Highland/Park place Homeowner’s Association as ordered in the dissolution decree.

That the Husband has filed to pay the Wife the $3,500.00 in equity as her equity value in the real estate as ordered in the dissolution decree.

That the husband has filed to pay the $1,000.00 monthly mortgage payment to Wells Fargo, and is more than 13 payments delinquent as ordered in the dissolution decree.

That attorneys have been retained and a foreclosure action had already been filed against the parties.

That since the Wife’s name is still on the mortgage, she’s been included in the foreclosure action.

That the Husband has failed to pay his portion of the IRS debt as ORDERED in the dissolution decree.

That the Husband has done nothing required of him in the dissolution decree.

That the Wife has tried to contact him, but his whereabouts are unknown.

That the mortgage company has offered her the opportunity to keep the home if she brings the account current, pays all late charges, attorney fees, and any other charges now owed on the real estate.

That in order to bring everything current, the Wife must pay about $15,000.00 which she is willing to do.

WHEREFORE, the Wife prays that this Honorable court modify the dissolution decree by awarding her the marital residence. Hearing set for March 30, 2010 @ 9:00 a.m.

2148 W 11th Avenue Gary, Indiana 46404 219-944-2755

Gary Community School Corporation, Purchasing Office 620 East 10th Place, Gary, IN 46402 Mr. Charles Williams, Purchasing Department cwilliams@garycsc.k12.in.us F. W. Dodge Division, McGraw-Hill Information System Co. 133 Burr Ridge Parkway – Suite 100 Burr Ridge, IL 60527 Mr. Herb Weyerstrohs www.construction.com Gary Chamber of Commerce 839 Broadway – 1st Floor Gary, IN 46402 Mr. Chuck Hughes www.garychamber.com Copies of the Specifications may be obtained from the Purchasing Department, Gary Community School Corporation, 620 East 10th Place, Gary, Indiana, 46402, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. for a non-refundable fee of $50.00.

Bidders are required to attend a MANDATORY Pre-Bid Conference meeting Tuesday, March 16, 2010 at 1: 00 pm. at Wirt / Emerson, 210 N. Grand B lvd. , Gary , IN at which time documents and specifications will be re viewed to in su re the u nderstandi ng of all documents and procedures. (If Bidder does not attend the Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference, y our bid will be returned to you unopen ed) .

The Contract will be awarded to the Bidder who is, in the judgment of the Board of School Trustees, the lowest most responsible and responsive Bidder. The Board of School Trustees reserves the right to reject any and all Bids, to make any combination thereof, and to waive any informalities or irregularities in the bidding.

Page 2 Bid No. BG10-1

2/20, 2/27, 3/6 STATE OF INDIANA

IN THE LAKE SUPERIOR COURT SS

COUNTY OF LAKE

SITING AT GARY, INDIANA

JACK GROSS and SONDRA GROSS, Trustees U/T/A dated 10/16/1981 Plaintiffs Vs.

CAUSE NO.: 45D03-0907-CC-00679

TAMIKA SHIELDS Defendant PUBLICATION Comes now the Plaintiff ’s by Jack Kopko, Attorney, and files their Complaint herein, together with an Affidavit of a competent person showing that the residence of the Defendant, Tamika Shields, is unknown and this action is one to Cancel installment Contract, Quiet Title and Recover possession on the following described real estate, to-wit: Resb. Gary Land Co’s 3rd. Sub. N. 27Ft. L. 4Bl. 17 S. 9Ft. L. 5 Bl. 17

GARY COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION Ms. Barbara D. Leek Secretary of the Board of School Trustees Contact Persons Buildings, Grounds & Maintenance Mr. Virgil D. Lincoln, Supervisor Patricia Johnson, Secretary Phone (219) 980-6321 Fax (219) 980-7063 Mr. Charles Williams, Purchasing Department Phone (219) 881-5418 Fax (219) 886-6848 ——————————————————— Mr. Alex Nelson Mr. Roger Malone Gibraltar Design Architects/Engineers 9102 N. Meridian Street – Suite 300 Indianapolis, IN 46260 Phone (317) 580-5779 Fax (317) 580-5778 Toll Free (888) 434-6409

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BY LANEL CHAMBERS Merrillville Will Play in 35th Annual IHSAA Girls Basketball State Tournament IHSAA – The Merrillville Pirates will play for their first girls basketball state championship, Saturday, March 6, at Allen County War Memorial Coliseum, 4000 Parnell Ave., in Fort Wayne.

The schedule is (all are eastern times): 10:30 a.m., Class A, Vincennes Rivet Patriots, 26-0, vs. Fort Wayne Canterbury Cavaliers, 242; Class 2A, will follow, Austin Eagles, 25-2, vs. Fort Wayne Bishop Luers Knights, 18-7; 6 p.m., Class 3A, Rushville Lions, 25-2, vs. Fort Wayne Concordia Lutheran Cadets, 23-3; Class 4A, will follow, Ben Davis Giants, 27-0, vs. Merrillville Pirates, 25-1.

RailCats Bring on Former Giants Prospect Caleb Curry The Gary SouthShore RailCats have a new outfielder.

Terms with former Big Ten star and San Francisco Giants farmhand Caleb Curry on a contract for the 2010 season have been agreed upon recently, according to the RailCats office.

Audition for Fever Inferno Dance Team INDIANAPOLIS - Auditions for the Indiana Fever’s Inferno dance team for 2010 will be conducted from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., Monday, March 15, at Conseco Fieldhouse.

Pre-registration will be accepted until Friday, March 12. Walk-up registration will be conducted from 5 p.m. to 5:45 p.m., Monday, March 15.

The Fever Inferno is a co-ed dance squad that performs at every Fever home game. Participants must be at least 14 years of age by March 15 to be eligible for auditions. Proof of age will be required.

All candidates must sign a release in order to participate. Participants under the age of 18 must provide a letter of permission from a parent or legal guardian, if aforementioned parent or legal guardian will not be present to sign the release at walkup registration.

For an application or further information, visit the Web site: FeverBasketball.com or contact Michelle Duggan at mduggan@pacers.com or (317)9172500.

Following its first visit to the WNBA Finals and three consecutive sellout crowds during the 2009 WNBA Playoffs, the Indiana Fever is eager to pursue a sixth straight playoffs appearance and a return trip to the Finals in 2010. The Fever tips off the 2010 season by hosting the Washington Mystics at 7 p.m., Saturday, May 15. Season tickets are available on the Web site: FeverBasketball.com or by calling (317) 917-2500.

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Caleb Curry

Curry, 23, comes to the Northern League after two seasons with the Salem-Keizer Volcanoes in the rookie Northwest League.

Selected in the 14th Round of the 2008 Major League Entry Draft by the Giants, Curry batted .270 in his rookie season with a robust .349 on-base percentage. The speedy outfielder also stole 13 bases in 68 games and legged out nine extra-base hits, including his only professional home run. Last season, Curry played in 43 games for the Volcanoes and matched his career high with seven doubles.

A native of Alexandria, Minn., Curry was a two-time All-America at Minnesota State Community Technical College before transferring to the University of Iowa in 2007. Curry continued to put up big numbers with the Hawkeyes, earning back-to-back All-Big Ten Second Team honors and hitting .396 with a schoolrecord 45 stolen bases as a senior.

The right-hander led Iowa in batting, doubles, home runs, RBI and stolen bases in 2008 and finished his two-year Hawkeyes career with 138 hits and 106 RBI in only 106 games.

Curry becomes the 11th player to sign a contract for the upcoming season, joining fellow outfielders Adam Klein and Mike Massaro, infielders Jeff Beachum, Chris Carrara and Mike Rohde,

catcher Matt Lenski, and pitchers Aaron Cook, Zach McClellan, Andy Paulun and J.J. Potrikus.

The RailCats expect to have at least 28 players in camp when the team opens Spring Training May 6 at U. S. Steel Yard.

RailCats Legend Willie Glen Returning fir 2010 Season The greatest pitcher in Gary SouthShore RailCats history will be back on the mound at U. S. Steel Yard in the summer of 2010 as right-hander Willie Glen has agreed to terms with the ‘Cats on a contract for the upcoming season. The signing was first announced at the RailCats secondannual Fan Fest Saturday.

As part of the Closing Ceremonies at Saturday’s Fan Fest, RailCats Manager Greg Tagert held up a number 23 jersey and announced to a raucous ovation that Glen would be back in a RailCats uniform this summer.

One of Fan Fest’s featured guests, Glen took part in all of the day’s festivities as a crown 1,000 fans strong descended on the Radisson Hotel in Merrillville to celebrate RailCats baseball for the second February in a row.

Glen, 32, comes back to Gary after pitching for the Florida Marlins Double-A and Triple-A affiliates the last two seasons.

The last time the right-hander was in a RailCats uniform, he was delivering the seminal performance of his career in Game Five of the 2007 Northern League Championship Series - a 143pitch, complete game win that clinched the ‘Cats second league title.

In his first tour with the RailCats, Glen pitched in parts of three seasons (2005-07) and was a relentless force in the starting rotation, making a whopping 66 starts in his three year RailCats career. And as reliable as Glen was, he was at times even more dominant - going an unfathomable 16-1 in 2007 (including the playoffs) and shattering the Northern League’s single-season strikeout record in the regular season by piling up 162 whiffs in 139.2 innings. That sensational 2007 earned Glen mountains of awards, including First Team Baseball America All-Independent Leagues honors, the Northern League Pitcher of the Year award, the Northern League Championship Series MVP and following the season - a shot back in affiliated baseball with the Marlins.

Glen’s career numbers with the ‘Cats are staggering, with the slender right-hander boasting a 32-9 record and 3.23 ERA. In 409.0 RailCats innings (more

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A two-time Northern League All-Star and two-time NL Pitcher of the Month, Glen ranked in the top six in the league in ERA twice in his three seasons and twice finished in the top three in the league in wins, starts and strikeouts. The RailCats all-time leader in innings pitched, wins, winning percentage, opponent’s batting average and strikeouts, Glen remarkably was even better in the playoffs, going a perfect 80 with a 1.54 ERA in nine postseason starts, tossing three complete games, racking up 73 strikeouts in 70.0 innings and holding opposing hitters to a .190 average.

In his two seasons since his first RailCats stint, Glen has fared well in the affiliated ranks, even earning a spot in the Southern League (AA) All-Star game in 2008. Last season, Glen was just 2-7 at Jacksonville (AA) but did have a 3.69 ERA in 14 starts and allowed only 79 hits in 78.0 innings.

A veteran of nearly 1,000 professional innings, Glen had reached Triple-A in the Tampa Bay Rays organization in 2004 before signing with the RailCats in June 2005. First signed as a non-drafted free agent out of the University of Evansville by the Toronto Blue Jays in 2001, Glen has a lifetime record of 63-43 in 260 professional games and has

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amassed 865 strikeouts. Glen has spent time in the Blue Jays, Rays, Marlins, Philadelphia Phillies and Chicago White Sox organizations in his career.

An Indianapolis native, Glen played high school baseball in nearby Plainfield, Indiana before enrolling at Missouri Valley Conference power Evansville. Glen left school as the Purple Aces alltime leader in saves and appearances.

Glen becomes the 13th RailCats player to sign a contract for the 2010 season, joining fellow pitchers Aaron Cook, Zach McClellan, Andy Paulun, J.J. Potrikus and Andy Shipman; catcher Matt Lenski; infielders Jeff Beachum, Chris Carrara and Mike Rohde; and outfielders Caleb Curry, Adam Klein and Mike Massaro. The RailCats will have at least 28 players in camp when the team open’s Spring Training May 6 at U. S. Steel Yard.

The RailCats begin the 2010 season Thursday, May 20 back at The Steel Yard at 7 p.m. against the Kansas City T-Bones. Miniplans, group outings and season tickets are on sale now by calling the RailCats ticket office at (219)882-2255, and more information is available at: www.railcatsbaseball.

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