Hammond Celebrates Black History Month
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Hammond Celebrates Black History Month
Your Community Bulletin Board For Northwest Indiana USMC Vietnam Veteran Owned CRPubNWI.com Like CR Publications on February 15, 2015 Over 14,000 in Circulation Hammond Celebrates Black History Month The City of Hammond honored the Tim Bishop Memorial Times African American Male Athletes of the Year during a ceremony held for Black History Month on February 5th. Pictured above, from left to right are: (front) Tommie Franks, 1979, Hammond High; Irv Cross, 1957, Hammond High; Rodney Dennis, 1989, Hammond High; (back) Jawann Turner, 2003, Hammond High; Keith Heron, 1997, Hammond High; Mike Coles, 2001, Hammond High; & Hammond Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. EMAIL: NEWSDESK@CRPUBNWI.COM February 15, 2015 CALL US: 219.931.6700 SERVICE DIRECTORY Animal Control Lake County Sheriff’s Department Animal Adoption and Control 3011 W. 93rd Crown Point, IN 219.769.7016 Apartment Rentals Douglas Pointe Apartments 5525 Hyles Ave. Hammond, IN 219.931.0771 EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY Attorneys Lonnie M. Randolph 1919 E. Columbus Dr. East Chicago, IN 219.397.5531 The Downtown Hammond Council 5129 Hohman Ave Hammond, IN 46320 219.937.0111 www.downtownhammond.org Lakeshore Chamber of Commerce 5246 Hohman Avenue, Suite 100 Hammond, IN 46320 219.931.1000 Whiting/Robertsdale Chamber of Commerce 119th St Whiting, IN 219.659.0292 Computer Service Jam Computer Service Software & PC Services 219.931.6700 Smith Sersic 9301 Calumet Ave. Suite 1F Munster, IN 219.933.7600 Democratic Organizations Automotive - Alignments Kline’s Servicenter, Inc. 5740 Indpls Blvd. Hammond, IN 219.932.0606 Automotive - Sales One Way Auto Sales 6145 Calumet Ave. Hammond, IN 219.853.1929 Automotive - Services Air One Service Center 1831 Indianapolis Boulevard Whiting, Indiana 219.659.TOWS Bank Centier Bank Full Service Banking 1.888.CENTIER www.centier.com Franklin D. Roosevelt Club Last Wednesday of every month at the Cavalier Inn 735 Gostlin St, Hammond, IN Hammond Democratic Committee Chairman Dave Woerpel 7440 Olcott Avenue, Hammond, IN 46324 219.937.9774 Hessville Central Democratic Club 3031 Mahoney Drive Hammond, IN 219.545.1942 Funeral - Services Smith, Bizzell & Warner 4209 Grant Street Gary, In 46408 219.887.1852 smithbizzellwarnerfuneralhome.com Government Hammond City Clerks Office 5925 Calumet Ave. Hammond, IN 219.853.6346 www.am legal.com/hammond_in/ Body Shops Kline’s Servicenter, Inc. 5740 Indpls Blvd. Hammond, IN 219.932.0606 State Auto Body 1243 Summer St. Hammond, IN 219.931.0721 Bus Services Government Hammond Development Corporation 5246 Hohman Ave. Hammond, IN 219.853.6399 Schools School City of Hammond 41 Williams Street Hammond In 46320 219.933.2400 Towing Hammond Department of Planning & Development 5925 Calumet Avenue Hammond, IN 219.853.6371 Herrera Towing Inc. 1831 Indianapolis Blvd. Whiting, Indiana 219.659.8697 Hammond Mayor’s Office 5925 Calumet Avenue Hammond, IN 46320 219.853.6301 State Auto Body 1243 Summer St. Hammond, IN 219.931.0721 Hammond Port Authority 701 Casino Center D. Hammond, IN 46320 219.659.7678 Insurance - Services Hammond National Insurance 5248 Hohman Ave. Hammond, IN 219.931.4000 Lawn Maintenance Mesquite Lawn Care 642 Conkey St Hammond, IN 219.381.4445 Violence Prevention Programs Lake County Sheriff’s Department Violence Intervention Program Director Tom Branson 219.755.3355 219.508.8023 Cell Your Business Here Call Today: (219) 931-6700 640 Conkey St. Hammond, Indiana Newsdesk@crpubnwi.com $15.00 per issue for service directory listing with up to 4 lines of information! All display ads come with a complimentary listing in our Service Directory! Call, e-mail, or visit us online for sizing and prices. Hammond City Judge Jeffrey Harkin 5925 Calumet Avenue Hammond , IN 219.853.6388 North Township Dial A Ride 2 Dial-A-Ride Bus Service Free 219.932.2530 & Press 4 2 Business Organization Hammond Park Foundation 3031 Mahoney Dr. Hammond, IN 463223 219.853.6378 EMAIL: NEWSDESK@CRPUBNWI.COM February 15, 2015 CALL US: 219.931.6700 Mayor’s Night Out5 Need Help? Call Hammond City Services 201 Main Number 853-6300 Animal Control 853-6507 Law Department 853-6381 Building Dept../Contractor 853-6316 Legal Aid 853-6611 City Clerk 853-6346 Parks and Recreation Dept. 853-6378 City Clerk Ordinance Div. 853-6402 Personnel 853-6501 City Controller 853-6325 Police Department 853-6490 City Council 853-6404 •Narcotics 853-6487 City Engineer 853-6336 •Community Police 852-6380 City Judge 853-6389 •Gang Hotline 852-2950 Civic Center 853-6378 Recycling Department 853-6622 853-6447 Sanitary Department 853-6433 Community Development 853-6358 Sanitary District 853-6413 Emergency Management 853-6393 Sewer Department Environmental Management 853-6306 Streets Department 853-6433 Fire Department 853-6416 Transit System 853-6513 Hammond Housing Authority 989-3265 United Neighborhoods Inc. 937-0200 Hammond Marina 659-7678 Water Department 853-6421 Human Relations 853-6502 Code Enforcement 3 853-6405 EMAIL: NEWSDESK@CRPUBNWI.COM February 25th 4th District Edison Elementary 7025 Madison Ave April 29th 1st District Calumet College Room 200 2400 New York Ave May 27th 5th District Purdue University Calumet Gymnasium 2300 173rd St August 26th 3rd District Eggers Middle School 5825 Blaine St October 28th 6th District Hess Elementary 3640 Orchard Ave February 15, 2015 CALL US: 219.931.6700 Up & Coming Events February 21 Future Workers of Northwest Indiana is a program created by one simple question. “Why do you want this job? “The applicant’s answer: “Because my mom is going to throw me out when I turn 18.” When this situation was presented to the vice principal at the applicant’s school, his reply was: “He is not the only one.” Future Workers of Northwest Indiana is a program created to help young men and women prepare for the employment searches ahead of them. We go over how to write a resume (with or without work experience), how to dress appropriately, what not to say in an interview, the best time to look for a job and much more. The next date for our seminar is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 21, 2015 at the Hammond Public Library, 564 State St, Hammond, IN 46320. This is a free opportunity for young men and women ages 14-18. If you believe you or someone you may know could benefit from this program, we invite you share our information. programs to combat hunger in Lake County. UCook’s cooking school chefs will create a special meal for you, and your donation of dried and canned goods will help provide a healthy meal for those who are in financial crisis or homeless. The event will be Thursday, February 26th at Service Doctor located at 515 US 30 in Merrillville between the hours of 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Just bring in any dried or canned goods to get admission to this event. There will be a separate charge of $5 for appetizers and desserts. We will also have a silent auction and door prizes. Thank you to Service Doctor Remodeling & Design and UCook Entertaining Cooking School for sponsoring this event. February 21 The Calumet Region Photo Club for the club’s Annual Photography Clinic, slated for Saturday, February 21, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Location will be the Center for Visual and Performing Arts, Munster, Indiana. Photo composition, image design, use of light, and the art of digital workflow are among the topics to be covered by two nationally known photographers. Portrait specialist Robert Vanelli, lead photographer for Exposure Art Studio, Melbourne, Florida, will present “From Click to Print: The Five P’s”. Landscape photographer Ed Heaton, from the Lancaster, Pennsylvania, area will present, “It’s All About the Light.” The Calumet Region Photo Club expects an attendance of over onehundred. Photographers of all skills levels and interests are welcome. For clinic details or a registration form visit club’s website at www. CalRegionPhoto.org. Every 1st Friday The East Chicago Knights of Columbus #1700 will hold a Fish Fry & More dinner on the First Friday of every month from 4-7pm. A variety of fish will be served including Lake and Ocean Perch, Shrimp, Frog Legs, and Baked Fish as well as several meat entrees. All Dinners include our All You Can Eat Soup and Salad Bar. Prices start at 8$. We are located at 1104 Knights of Columbus Drive, off Indianapolis Blvd adjacent to the East Chicago South Shore Station. Any questions please call 219.398.6700. February 26 Join The Salvation Army for a delicious gourmet dinner and to support The Salvation Army’s 4 Every Tuesday Pastor Collins and the Mt Zion family would like to invite everyone to come out to our weekly Bible Study held on Tuesdays at 7 pm. The service will be held at Mt Zion Missionary Church, 1047 Kenwood St, Hammond, IN. Every 2nd & 4th Thursday Announcing the opening of the New Hope Missionary Baptist Church Food Pantry. Food will be distributed on the Fourth Thursday of every month, at New Hope Too Fellowship Hall, 6634 Calumet Ave in Hammond from 1:30 to 2:30 pm. The pantry will operate on a firstcome, first-serve basis. For further information or to make a donation, please call the church at (219) 9325955, or Shirley at (219) 680-6109. EMAIL: NEWSDESK@CRPUBNWI.COM Church Directory An Open Door Church 7105 Hohman Ave., Hammond, IN Drs. Meredith & Marilyn Shackelford (219) 931-5747 Sunday 10:00 a.m. Wednesday 7:00 p.m. Apostolic Church of the Lord Jesus Christ 624 Highland St., Hammond, IN Pastor District Elder John Andrews (219) 931-7092 Sunday 11:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. Wednesday 6:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. Friday Christian Family Worship Center 6532 Arizona Ave, Hammond, IN Pastor Xavier Menzies, Sr. (219) 961-4375 Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship 11:15 a.m. Wednesday Prayer 6:30 p.m. Bible Enrichment Class 7:00 p.m. Free Transportation www.christianfam.org Dayspring Ministries C.O.G.I.C. 860 State St, Hammond, IN Superintendent Pastor Marvin O. Nunn (219) 803-6063 Sunday Prayer 10:30 am Sunday School 11:00 am Sunday Morning Worship 12:00 pm Wednesday Bible Study 7:30 pm Thursday Bible Study 12:00 pm www.dayspringministries.info Effective Living Ministries 6947 Hohman Ave., Hammond, IN Pastors Mark and Carmen Holiday (219) 554-3238 Sunday 10:00 a.m. Wednesday 7:00 p.m. www.eflm.org Greater Works Outreach Prayer and Deliverance Ministry 5125 Hohman Ave., Hammond, IN Apostle Jose Ruiz (219) 852-0677 Sunday 11:30 a.m Wednesday 6:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. Friday www.greaterwksmin.com Hyde Park United Methodist Church 6348 Harrison Ave., Hammond, IN Pastor Pete Ward (219) 932-0613 Sunday School 11:00 a.m Sunday 12:30 p.m. Thursday Thrift shop 9:00 a.m. - Noon Last Saturday of the month Free Pancake breakfast 9-11 am February 15, 2015 Mt. Zion Baptist Church 1047 Kenwood St., Hammond, IN Reverend William J. Collins (219) 931-4337 11:00 a.m. Sunday 6:30 p.m. Tuesday Wednesday 12:00 p.m. & 6:00 p.m. New Hope Missionary Baptist Church 1117 Merrill St., Hammond, IN Reverend Herman A. Polk, Sr. (219) 932-5955 Sunday 7:45 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. Wednesday 7:00 p.m. New Salem Missionary Baptist Church 833 Conkey St., Hammond, IN Pastor Wayne Hudson (219) 932-0999 Sunday 11:00 a.m. Wednesday 7:00 p.m. New Zion Temple Church 926 Morris Street, Hammond, IN Elder Brandon A. Jacobs (219) 931-ZION (9466) Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. Tuesday Prayer 6:30 p.m. Tuesday TNT Bible Study 7:00 p.m. www.newziontemple.org St. John A.M.E. Zion Church 1227 Field St, Hammond, IN Rev. Calva Crutcher Sanders, Pastor (219) 931-0697 Sunday Services 10:45 A.M. Bible Study Wednesday 7:00 P.M. Saint Joseph Roman Catholic Church 5310 Hohman Ave, Hammond, IN Rev. Richard Orlinski, Pastor (219) 932-0702 Sunday: 9:00 a.m. Mass Mon, Wed, & Fri: 9:00 a.m. Mass Saturday: 3:30 p.m. Reconciliation 4:30 p.m. Mass Saint Paul Episcopal 1101 Park Dr. Munster, IN (219) 838-3803 Sunday 8:45 a.m. Mass CALL US: 219.931.6700 Whiting Lions Pancake Breakfast The Whiting Lions Club is having their famous pancake breakfast on March 22, 2015 from 7 am till 1 pm at St John Panel Room, located corner of Lincoln Ave and 119th Street, across from St John Baptist Church. Adult tickets are $5.00 and children under 12 can eat for $3.00. You can buy the tickets at the door or in advance from any Whiting Lion member. The Whiting Lions Club puts on one of the best pancake breakfasts in the area. The pancakes are made to order! They have pancakes with apple slices, banana and/ or chocolate chips inside. You can even add blueberry, strawberry and whip toppings to them. There are many pancake flavors to choose from. The children can even request a Mickey Mouse Pancake and it will be made to order for them. They will also be serving sausage, coffee, milk and juice. The Whiting Lions will be collecting old eyeglasses are well as hearing aids that morning and when you bring your items you will be entered in a drawing for a gift just for remembering to bring your items with you to the breakfast on March 22nd. The Lion members are also selling raffle tickets for $1 each or 6 for $5 and first prize is a $500 Southwest Gift Card/trip for two to Las Vegas. So please join us for a delicious breakfast as well as meeting a “Leader Dog in training”. Hope to see many of you at our annual fund-raising pancake breakfast! Source: The Whiting Lions Club CR Publications read it online! CRPubNWI.com Herrera Towing & Service Outdoor Storage, RV, & Boat 1831 Indianapolis Blvd. Whiting, IN 46394 219-895-5920 5 EMAIL: NEWSDESK@CRPUBNWI.COM One Woman Comedy Kick-Off The Towle Theater is proud to announce the opening of their 2015 Season with a one-woman comedy Shirley Valentine. The show is under the direction of Managing Director, Jeff Casey, with generous support from our 2015 Season Sponsor, Accucraft Imaging. Suzanne Nyhan of Naperville, IL will tackle the role of Shirley in this funny and poignant story of a middleaged, working class Liverpool housewife. The story focuses on her life before and after a transforming holiday abroad. Wondering what has happened to herself now feeling stagnant and in a rut, Shirley Valentine finds herself regularly talking to the wall while preparing her husband’s chips and egg. When her best friend wins a tripfor-two to Greece, she packs her bags, leaves a note on the cupboard door in the kitchen, and heads for a fortnight of rest and relaxation. What she finds is romance and a new awareness of who she is and what her existence can be with just a little effort on her part. Towle patrons may remember Suzanne from their 2011 griping production of Good Boys and True where she played the mother of a privileged prep student who was accused of rape. Shirley Valentine is a complete departure from the previous show for Nyhan. She is looking forward to the challenge and is excited to show audiences her comedic side. She is a graduate of The School at Steppenwolf, The Player’s Workshop of Second City and Loyola University School of Law. “With all of her previous acting experience February 15, 2015 and life experience, she was the perfect fit for the role”, explains Casey. “She brings a warmth and charisma to Shirley that will keep audience riveted.” Performances for Shirley Valentine are February 27 & 28, March 1, 6-8, 12-15. Thursdays through Saturdays the production will begin at 8pm and on Sundays at 2pm. Tickets are only $17. Every Friday performance is an Educator Appreciation Night with buy-one-get-one free tickets to all educators with a school ID. Thursday, March 12th is Industry Night; anyone who provides proof of their work in a theater production will receive a buy-one-getone free ticket. Reservations required for all promotional discounts. Children under six years of age are not permitted in the theater. 2015 Season Tickets are still available until the closing of Shirley Valentine. Don’t miss out on a single show at the low price of only $55. That’s four admissions to all four shows at $13.75 per ticket. So order your Season Tickets today. The Towle Theater is located in historic downtown Hammond at 5205 Hohman Avenue. Free, well-lit parking is available off of Fayette Street only steps away from our back entrance or in the parking lot directly across the street from the theater on Hohman Avenue. For more information on purchasing tickets, visit www. towletheater.org or call the box office at 219-937-8780. Source: The Towle Theater CALL US: 219.931.6700 Cancer Resource Centre The Cancer Resource Centre offers free education programs, mind/body/spirit classes and support groups for those with a cancer diagnosis and their caregivers. The Centre is located at 926 Ridge Road in Munster, Indiana. Please call to register for all programs. For more information about joining a support group, please call 219-836-3349 or visit www. cancerresourcecentre.com. Yoga, Mon, Feb 16, 9:3010:30am and Wed, Feb 18, 6-7pm Breathe and stretch your body and mind. Class is restorative as well as therapeutic. A prescription from your physician is required prior to attending. Empowerment Drumming, Mon, Feb 16, 5:30-6:30pm. Empowerment drumming is enjoyable, physically, mentally and emotionally rewarding. It reduces stress, increases energy and over-all wellbeing. No previous music experience required. A prescription from your physician is required prior to attending. Breast Cancer Support Group, Mon, Feb 16, 6:30-8pm. For all women with a breast cancer diagnosis. Newly diagnosed to long-term survivors are welcome to share their concerns, stories and experiences. Wellness Support Group, Tues, Feb 17, 10-11:30am or 6-7:30pm. Provides an opportunity to share feelings, receive support and learn ways to cope with the experience of having cancer. Look Good…Feel Better, Tues, Feb 17, 2-4pm. This program is designed for women undergoing chemotherapy and/ or radiation. Learn beauty techniques to help restore appearance and self-image during cancer treatment. Sponsored by the America Cancer Society. Blood Cancers Support Group, Tues, Feb 17, 6-7pm. 6 This group is designed for those with a diagnosis of leukemia, Hodgkin lymphoma, nonHodgkin lymphoma or multiple myeloma. Offered in conjunction with the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Chair Massage, Wed, Feb 18, 10-11:30am. Enjoy the benefits of a twenty minute chair massage. Massage will physically relax the body, reduce mental stress, anxiety and may promote better sleep. A prescription from your physician is required prior to attending. Healing Hearts Grief Support Group, Wed, Feb 18, 1:30-3pm. Join others who have lost a loved one to share experiences, struggles, feelings and triumphs. Facilitated by Hospice of the Calumet Area. Chi Gong, Thurs, Feb 19, 9:30-10:30am. Learn this ancient healing art of breath, movement, non-movement and meditation. You will be lead through a one-hour session of warm ups, positions and focused movements. A prescription from your physician is required prior to attending Chair Yoga, Thurs, Feb 19, 2-3pm. Designed for those who have difficulty with the regular yoga environment. You may sit or use a chair for balance. A prescription from your physician is required prior to attending. Ukulele, Thurs, Feb 19, 3:15-4:30pm. Facilitator, Rima Krutulis Tai Chi, Fri, Feb 20, 9:30-10:30am. The art of Tai Chi is considered “meditation in motion.” Classes emphasize balance, posture, breathing techniques, concentration and complete relaxation. A prescription from your physician is required prior to attending. Source: The Cancer Resource Centre EMAIL: NEWSDESK@CRPUBNWI.COM To the Editor Thank you for CR Publications’ continued support of photography through publishing information from the Calumet Region Photo Club. Specifically thanks for publishing our press release on the 6th Annual Photography Clinic in your January 15th edition. You have scores of fine photos on Flickr! Sincerely, Dennis Gray 12 CR Publications 500 Flyers $18.00 (219) 931-6700 newsdesk@crpubnwi.com Mesquite Lawn Maintenance Services LLC Over 30 Yrs of Experience Commercial & Residential Lawn Maintenance and Landscaping Services • Mowing • Edging • Hedge & Shrub Trimming • Seeding • Sod Installation • Mulch/Stone Installation • Garden Walls Built • Small Tree Removal/ Installation • Fertilizer • Dethatching/ Power Raking • Spring Clean Ups • Weed Control • Tree Trimming Licensed • Bonded • Insured MBE/WBE Certified (219) 381-4445 (219) 718-8198 (219) 932-6680 642 Conkey St, Hammond, IN February 15, 2015 MesquiteLawns@comcast.net CALL US: 219.931.6700 “It’s Not a Dress” Scholarship LAKE COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT ANIMAL ADOPTION & CONTROL CENTER ADOPTION HOURS Mon, Tues, Thurs, & Fri 10 AM-4 PM Prom Genie is a not for profit organization that is committed to fulfilling the wishes of high school girls to go to prom, as well as providing mentoring, scholarships, and educational resources to assist them in pursuing a post-secondary education. Prom Genie’s motto of “It’s Not Just A Dress” is based on the organization’s scholarship component that serves graduating senior girls in Hammond and Northwest Indiana with a $2000.00 scholarship. The scholarship is designed to assist with out of pocket expenses like books, school supplies, and other basic essentials that academic scholarships simply do not cover. Our goal is to assist a young lady and her family with closing the financial gap that could prohibit her from pursuing a college degree. To be eligible to apply for one of the scholarships, the applicant must be a resident of Hammond/ Northwest Indiana area, have a minimum 3.0 g.p.a., provide proof of financial assistance (free/ reduced lunch), 2 letters of recommendation, and has submitted an application to a four year college. Applications for the 2015 scholarship award year are now available through your high school counselors or by emailing promgenienwi@ aol.com. Submission of all eligible scholarship applications must be post marked by March 20, 2015 (mail only please). Anyone interested in making a tax deductible donation to our scholarship fund may do so by PayPal at promgenie.org, or by mailing to: Prom Genie 2158 45th Avenue #353 Highland, IN 46322. Source: Prom Genie & Wed 10 AM-12 PM “Help us Help them.” -Sheriff John Buncich 3011 W 93rd Ave Crown Point, IN (219) 769-7016 7 EMAIL: NEWSDESK@CRPUBNWI.COM You put your heart and soul into your business. We put ours into protecting it. Understanding your business is our business. That’s why we partner with independent agents, like Hammond National Co., Inc, who live and work where you do. Together, our local resources and national expertise provide the protection your business needs to continue to thrive. Learn about the coverages we can offer your business at libertymutualgroup.com/business or hammondnational.com. 5248 Hohman Avenue Hammond, IN 46320 © 2014 Liberty Mutual Insurance. Insurance underwritten by Liberty Mutual Insurance Co., Boston, MA, or its affiliates or subsidiaries. February 15, 2015 CALL US: 219.931.6700 Munster Chamber Citizen of Year Award Pictured above is Karen Maravilla, Munster Chamber Board of Directors, and her husband, Raymundo. Photo provided by Royce Photography. Saturday, January 31, 2015 the Munster Chamber of Commerce awarded its prestigious Citizen of the Year to Karen M. Maravilla. Awards were also presented to Community Hospital-Parkview Tower, Strack and VanTil – Munster, Meatheads, Montage’ Interiors, Inc., Northwestern Medical Imaging and Rapid Pest Solutions for their outstanding regional beautification efforts. The citizen of the year must meet the following criteria: Member in good standing of the Munster Chamber of Commerce, demonstrated service and leadership which exemplify the Chamber’s role in the community, demonstrates outstanding work or performance in the interest of the Chamber and the Community, and participates in civic activities which do the greatest good for the largest number of people. Karen Maravilla is a very successful business owner and she is a tireless volunteer for numerous community organizations. Her hard work ethic, drive, and commitment have made a difference to the Munster Chamber and our Community. Karen is the owner/operator of It’s Just Serendipity, marketing coordinator for El Taco Real Restaurant and is the president of the Downtown Hammond Council. Karen also serves on the board of South Shore Arts and Northwest Indiana Symphony Orchestra, Hammond Development Corporation, and Books, Brushes and Bands for Education. Our Citizen of the Year joined the Munster Chamber in 8 the 1990’s representing Tuskan Financial Group and has remained a constant member representing El Taco Real Restaurant, Downtown Hammond Council and for the last 5 years with her store It’s Just Serendipity. She has been very involved with the Munster Chamber and volunteered on numerous committees. She was asked to serve on the Board of Directors, and held every office; she served as Chairman of the Board in 2009 & 2010. Under Karen’s leadership, she assisted in the hiring of a new executive director and helped to grow membership by stressing the importance of thinking regionally and her special passion: buy small and local. Currently Karen is on the Munster Chamber Board of Directors and is the co-chair of the Ambassador, Chili Cook-off, Schmooze Cruise, and volunteers for many other committees. The Munster Chamber of Commerce is a united group of local business and civic leaders who volunteer their time and resources to advance the wealth and stability of the business community through active networking, mentorship and entrepreneurial education and has been serving the community since 1955. A growing organization, the Munster Chamber is one of the largest in Northwest Indiana with 240 members. For additional information, contact (219) 836-5549 or email wendy@ chambermunster.org. Facts Believe it or Not A full head of human hair (about 150,000 strands) is strong enough to support the 2 full grown elephants. weight of CR Publications can make custom T-shirts for any event! Ba sketball • In all colors & sizes! $9.50* each! ($11.50 for 2XL & 3XL) Source: Munster Chamber of Commerce EMAIL: NEWSDESK@CRPUBNWI.COM *Minimum Amount Required February 15, 2015 CALL US: 219.931.6700 Candidates File for Upcoming Election While candidates wait in line to file for their position, staff members at the Lake County Board of Elections and Voter’s Registration post the names of candidates who have registered to run. Candidates wait in line at the Lake County Court House to fill out the necessary paperwork to get their names added to the ballots. Pictured above, from left to right are Mike Opinker, Hammond 5th District Council; Janet Venecz, Hammond Council at Large; Anne Herbert, candidate for Hammond 3rd District Council; & Scott Rakos, candidate for Hammond 6th District Council. Some of the candidates chat amongst themselves while waiting for the 12:00 pm deadline. Kimberly Keene, Election Clerk, and Michelle Fajman, Director, Board of Elections and Voter’s Registration, add new names to the list of candidates who have registered to run. Mike Opinker, Hammond 5th District Council; and Tom Schmitt, Schererville Council 4th Ward; examine the election board to view an entire spread of the candidates in the upcoming spring election. 9 EMAIL: NEWSDESK@CRPUBNWI.COM February 15, 2015 CALL US: 219.931.6700 Community Health Fair at Miller The School City of Hammond, Geminus/SCH Head Star, and NorthShore Health Centers is sponsoring a “Community Health Fair.” It will be at Miller Elementary School located at 6530 New Hampshire Ave, in Hammond. Please enter through door “K” off of Nevada. The event will be from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm. Some of the FREE services that will be offered are: Free Massages, Spinal Exams, Dental Screenings, Vision Screenings, Finger printing by Hammond Police Department, and face painting. There will also be Community Agencies available to introduce their services and answer questions. We will also have snacks (while supplies last) and raffles! Applications for the SCH Head Start program will be taken for eligible families for the 2015-2016 school year. Child must be three before August 1st. If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Gail Burts at (219) 9897345 ext. 3554 or e-mail Ms. Laura Lovell at llovell@ northshorehealth.org. Source: The School City of Hammond Classified Ads To Place Your Ads Call (219) 931-6700 or E-mail it to newsdesk@crpubnwi.com Automotive 1994 Cadillac Eldorado: P/S, P/B, Automatic, V8, A/C, Mileage 131k. Runs great. $2500 OBO. (219) 765-0540 Cleaning Sunshine Cleaning Service: Experienced House & Office Cleaning. Experienced Janitor at Munster Schools. (708) 514-7913 The Sub Hub Daily Special 2 for $6.00 Ham & Cheese Sub All Day Special Hammond Hermits Registration at Olympia Lanes Bowling 4150 Calumet Avenue, Hammond, IN Jam Computer Service Feb 21 Feb 28 Mar 7 Mar 13 Mar 26 Mar 28 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Spaghetti Dinner & Registration Divisions of play range from Tee-ball through Babe Ruth; including softball. The ages taken are from 4 years old through 18 years old. We are looking volunteers and for umpires at all levels of play. Also, looking for past Hermit players and volunteers to share stories, memories, and to participate in festivities and activities such as the Opening Day Ceremony and Parade. • Virus Removal Special $75.00 • Software Installation • Repairs on all Makes & Passport Pet Door: by PetSafe. Medium Sized. New in Box. Opens by Tag on Dog. List $269.99, asking $125.00, OBO. Two Available. (219) 718-7081. Office Space Downtown Hammond: Office Space, Shared Office Space, and Artistic Lofts for rent. Utilities & Internet Included. Additional services fee based. (219) 853-6399 x 107 Wanted Models • Memory upgrades on PC starting at $49.95 Is your computer running slow? No internet service? Error message? We can help! Phone: (219) 931- 6700 Experienced Telemarketers Needed: Raise Money for Disabled Police/Firefighter/ Veterans. Immediate Work. From Home or Office. South Suburbs. Daily Pay. Call Bill (708) 417-0229. Miscellaneous For Faster Service Call Ahead (219) 230-7737 5808 Hohman Ave Hammond, IN 2015 Baseball/Softball Season Help Wanted Wanted Diabetic Test Strips: One Touch - Freestyle Lite - Accu-Chek Contour & Others Must be Sealed, Unopened, Unexpired, Unused Boxes (219)779-7250 or (708) 474-3941 *Hammond Hermits also has a league raffle ticket fundraiser. $50 in tickets for 1 child and $75 for 2 or more children. Get Your Item Sold with a Classified Ad! For more information contact David Lee - (219) 588-8506 or contact through our Facebook page: HammondHermitsAthleticAssociation 10 words for only $6.00! $0.50 per additional word. All ads are subject to editing for clarity. 10 EMAIL: NEWSDESK@CRPUBNWI.COM February 15, 2015 CALL US: 219.931.6700 BNI 2015 Top Academic Seniors Congratulations to the Bishop Noll Institute Class of 2015 top academic seniors! These students, each with a GPA of 4.0 or higher, receive the title and honor of Bishop Noll Graduate with Distinction. When announcing these accomplished students, BNI Principal Craig Stafford said, “These students have dedicated themselves to being the best they can be inside and outside the classroom. They are prime examples of young people using their God given talents to be successful in mind, body, and soul. The Bishop Noll Institute community is very proud of their accomplishments, and we look forward to seeing them become productive adults.” This year’s Graduates with Distinction are led by valedictorian Alyssa Anglin, of Hammond, a graduate of St. Thomas More School in Munster, and salutatorian Katherine Jerge, of Munster, a graduate of Wilbur Wright Middle School. Other honored seniors are: Lenny Franciski, of East Chicago, Lauren Richey, of Hammond, and Brianna Quintero, of Hammond, all graduates of the Bishop Noll Prep Academy; Daniel Alcantar, of Hammond, a graduate of St. Casimir School in Hammond, Caitlin Pawlowski, of Chicago, and Carly Cappello, of Whiting, both graduates of St. John the Baptist in Whiting; Alexis Palmer, of South Holland, a graduate of McKinley Jr. High in South Holland; Sydney McKnight, of Crete, a graduate of Calvary Academy in South Holland; Mark Sullivan, of Griffith, a graduate of St. Mary’s School in Griffith; and Cortney Kielbania, of Calumet City, a graduate of St. John Bosco School in Hammond. Source: Bishop Noll Institute Ophelia Steen Center Hosts Senior Day The Ophelia Steen Center will host a Senior Citizen Day on Monday, February 16, at 9:00 am to 12:00 noon. The Center is located at 5927 Columbia Ave. in Hammond at the intersection of Highland Street and directly across from Martin Luther King, Jr. Park. Senior citizens can play chess, checkers, dominoes, card games and Bingo. Greet old friends and meet new friends. Win great prizes and enjoy free refreshments. All seniors are welcome. This event is made possible by a grant from the City of Hammond Gaming Advisory Committee and a donation from the Hammond Common Council. For more information contact (219) 853-2360. Source: The City of Hammond Al Simmons Musical Comic in Munster The Munster Community Concert Association presents Al Simmons musical comic on Sunday, March 1, 2015, at 2 p.m., held at Munster High School 8808 Columbia Ave, Munster, IN (Auditorium is in the southwest corner of the building). Al Simmons is a oneman, multi-prop, musicfilled, off the wall performer whose shows have elevated audiences worldwide to collective giggles and all-out guffaws. His humor touches a chord in people of every age. He is a creative genius with the soul of a vaudevillian, and a one man cast of thousands. For more information, call : Christine Small 219-9237879 or email Csmall617@ att.net or visit our web site www.munsterconcerts.org Source: The Munster Community Concert Association State Auto Body Inc. Dal Wade & Sons We Buy & Tow Any Scrap Car Avoid Costly Fines! Call (219) 931-0721 1243 Summer St. Hammond, Indiana 46320 “Over 50 Years of Quality Service” 11 EMAIL: NEWSDESK@CRPUBNWI.COM February 15, 2015 CALL US: 219.931.6700 New Watercolor Painting Exhibit Local watercolorist, Kathy Los-Rathburn will be featuring her new watercolor paintings at White Ripple Gallery, 6727 Kennedy Ave, Hammond, In, from Feb. 14 thru March 31. The theme of this show is INDUSTRY-Power and it depicts scenes very close to the mill workers in “The Region.” Kathy has been painting, teaching and exhibiting her watercolors for over 40 years. She is best known for her dunescapes, florals, landscapes and scenes of Chicago. You will find this exhibit exciting and filled with the ENERGY of “The Region.” For more information call Kathy Los-Rathburn at 219-922-4477 or at www. kathylosrathburn.com Source: White Ripple Gallery Transfer your favorite family photos onto coffee mugs for only $7.00 each! (219) 931-6700 Lear Corporation Career Fair Thursday, February 19th 11:00 am to 3:00 pm Hammond Civic Center 5825 Sohl Avenue Hammond, IN 46320 The Lear Corporation, in partnership with Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. and the Mayor’s Office of Economic Development, is having a career fair for multiple positions at their plants in Hammond and Portage. Please bring your resume and be ready to fill out an application. Contact Stacey Miller, Assistant Human Relations Manager at Lear Corporation, at 219-853-8138 with any questions. Watch LIVE on gohammond.tv! HAMMOND RESIDENTS Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. and his staff want to hear your questions and concerns. The Mayor’s Night Out will give you an opportunity to discuss issues directly with the Mayor and his staff. Wednesday, Februar y 25 6:30 – 8:30PM 4th District Edison Elementary School 7025 Madison Avenue • Hammond FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Hammond Mayor’s Office: 853.6301 or Special Events: 853.6378 x316 www.gohammond.com 12 EMAIL: NEWSDESK@CRPUBNWI.COM February 15, 2015 CALL US: 219.931.6700 Prom Genie Annual Boutique Day March 14, 2015 marks the 2nd annual prom dress give away (Boutique Day) for the NWI area. Boutique Day is open to all high school students within the NWI area. This year’s Boutique Day will be held at the Ophelia Steen Center located at 5927 Columbia Avenue, Hammond, Indiana from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. The Prom Genie Staff and host of volunteers will be present to outfit a young lady with a dress, shoes and accessories from the Prom Genie, Inc. inventory available on Boutique Day. Manicures, Make-overs, and hairstyles will be available along with the opportunity for the young ladies to win other prizes to help personalize their Prom experience. All students must bring a current school I.D. Each student may bring one guest (No children please). Source: Prom Genie CR Publications is located at 640 Conkey St., Hammond, Indiana Hammond School Board Meetings Scultpure Exhibit at South Shore Arts Steel and Bones: Sculptures by Sarah Barnhart Fields and Sharon Gilmore open February 8 - April 12, 2015 in the South Shore Arts gallery located at The Center for Visual and Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster, IN. Artist Reception is scheduled for Sunday, March 1, 2015 from 1-3pm. Admission is FREE and open to the public. Chicago area artists Sarah Barnhart Fields and Sharon Gilmore focus on the natural environment, its processes and tools used to work the land. Their work speaks of reclaiming the discarded and transcending the boundaries of everyday objects to create dramatic sculptures. Gallery hours are: Monday-Friday 10-5pm; Saturday 10-4pm; Sunday 124pm. The Artist as Scientist: Works by Orie Shafer continues in the Atrium Gallery at The Center for Visual and Performing Arts in Munster through March 29, 2015. A 30 year retrospective, the exhibit includes paintings, drawings and constructions. Source: South Shore Arts CR Publications Can Give You a Sign! We print paper, banner, coreplast, and magnetic signs up to 8 ft! Call us today to get your sign designed and pricing. (219) 931-6700 February 23rd Harding Elementary 3211 165th St Hammond, IN 46323 March 2nd Administration Center 41 Williams St. Hammond, IN 46320 March 16th Jefferson Elementary 6940 Northcote Ave Hammond, IN 46324 Meetings are held on the 1st and 3rd Monday of the month, at 6:00 pm. Please enter through Door A. 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February 15, 2015 $750 $850 CALL US: 219.931.6700 Miguel Torres Arreola DOB: 01/31/1972 Age:42 Race: M Sex: M Height: 5’05 Eye Color: BRO Hair Color: BLK Weight: 205 DOB: 06/13/1983 Age: 31 Race: H Sex: M DOB: 01/09/1973 Age: 41 Race: B Sex: M Height: 6’00” Eye Color: BRO Hair Color: BLK Weight: 170 Wanted for: Child Molesting Wanted for: Armed Robbery Last Known Location: 4618 Towle Ave Hammond, Indiana Last Known Location: 4852 Olcott Ave East Chicago, Indiana Last Known Location: 400 Matthews St Gary, IN Height: 5’08” Eye Color: BRO Hair Color: BLK Weight: 147 James McCary DOB: 04/30/1977 Age: 37 Race: W Sex: M Wanted for: Attempted Murder Joe Bob Summers Height: 5”10” Eye Color: GRN Hair Color: BLN Weight:195 Wanted for: Robbery Last Known Location: 717 Colfax St Gary, Indiana Height: 5’09 Eye Color: BRO Hair Color: BRO Weight: 210 Colleen Nicole McCrary DOB:03/19/1984 Age: 30 Race: W Sex: F Wanted for: Burglary, Residential Entry Last Known Location: 4860 Jefferson St Gary, IN DOB: 12/18/1975 Age: 39 Race: W Sex: M Height: 5”08” Eye Color: BRO Hair Color: BRO Weight: 150 Nathaniel Man Coles Wanted for: Rape, Stalking Latroy Miguel Jones DOB: 12/05/1977 Age: 37 Race: B Sex: M Juan Antonio Chavez Last Known Location: 4301 Barring Ave, Apt 2B East Chicago, Indiana David Samuel Suttles DOB: 07/25/1991 Age:23 Race: B Sex: M Height: 5’10 Eye Color: BRO Hair Color: BLK Weight: 195 Height: 5’06” Eye Color: HAZ Hair Color: BRO Weight:242 Height: 6”01” Eye Color: BRO Hair Color: BRO Weight: 212 Wanted for: I-II Criminal Confinement, Battery Last Known Location: 5925 W 29th Ave Gary, Indiana Christopher Cutrell Smith DOB:09/02/1992 Age: 21 Race: B Sex: M Height: 5’06” Eye Color: BRO Hair Color: BLK Weight: 180 Wanted for: Forgery, Fraud Wanted for: Armed Robbery Last Known Location: 1244 N Clybourn Ave Chicago, Illinois Last Known Location: 5746 Ellsworth Ct Merrillville, IN Moises Torres DOB: 07/13/1992 Age: 21 Race: L Sex: M Kevin Czerekaviczius DOB:03/15/1975 Age: 39 Race: W Sex: M Height: 5’04” Eye Color: BRO Hair Color: BLK Weight: 130 Justin M Vidaurri DOB:09/04/1992 Age:22 Race: H Sex: M Height: Eye Color: BRO Hair Color: BRO Weight: Wanted for: Strangulation, Domestic Battery Wanted for: Robbery, Carjacking, Battery Wanted for: Failure to Register as a Sex Offender Last Known Location: 5820 Grant St Merrillville, Indiana Last Known Location: 1116 Beacon St East Chicago, Indiana Last Known Location: 6200 Melton Rd Gary, Indiana WARRANT DIVISION - (219) 755-3057 All persons depicted in this publication are presumed to be innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. 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The male victim was walking in the lane of traffic on 169th Street when he was struck by a dark blue or black pickup truck that had been traveling west on 169th before it fled northbound on Calumet Avenue. The pickup may be either a Ford or Chevrolet/ GMC with front end damage and 4x4 on the rear sides of the truck. Identification of the victim has not been positively made at this point. We are asking anyone with information regarding this crash to contact the Hammond Police Department at 219-853-6490 or Hit & Run at 219-852-2940 for Sergeant Laurinec or Lieutenant Vicari. Callers can remain anonymous if they wish. Source: The Hammond Police Department Did you know that CR Publications can publish your articles & Pictures?* 6:00 PM Columbia Crime Watch The Word Flesh Church 700 Sibley Do you have something you want to see in print? 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