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Councilwoman Hatcher begins mayoral bid The 2011 mayoral campaign may have a Hatcher on the ballot providing that Councilwoman Ragen Hatcher is able to garner the support needed to run for the office. Hatcher filed the necessary paperwork to create a mayoral exploratory committee in order to receive citizen input as to the role of city government.

Hatcher, who was elected as an at-large member of the city council in 2007 is the eldest daughter of former mayor Richard Hatcher. Hatcher is an attorney and also has a MBA degree.

She was joined by supporters who accompanied her to the Lake County Election Registration Board on Monday, March 16 to file to establish the exploratory committee. Following her filing Hatcher met with the press to discuss her potential candidacy.

Hatcher said that her love for Gary and her concern about the city’s future was the motivating factor for her decision to form the exploratory committee.

“In 2007, Gary citizens elected and entrusted me to serve as an at-large councilwoman on the Gary City Council. I have taken this position to heart and spoken out on issues, which are of great concern to Gary citizens. These issues include alarm at the city’s high unemployment rate, crime problems, poverty and the lack of investment,” said Hatcher. “Every day I receive phone calls and emails from men and women who are troubled and anxious about basic conditions in Gary.”

Hatcher said that Gary citizens pay the highest tax rate in Indiana. According to Hatcher citizens are now being forced to pay for services, which were once provided through local government. “Based on all this, it is clear to me that people in Gary want a new kind of leadership and a new kind of government that acts with honesty and integrity to address the issues that plague our community. Gary citizens want better and deserve better,” said Hatcher

“I simply cannot sit by any longer while our city, the largest in the county with the most resources, continues to suffer, she continued.

Hatcher said she can identify with and joins in the concern of Gary citizens who

are alarmed by what is happening in the city. Our children are being shot and killed in senseless acts of violence. Despite what many see as a hopeless situation Hatcher says that many of Gary’s problems can be addressed by someone who posses

and exudes strong leadership.

The municipal election will be held in 2011. Mayor Rudy Clay is expected to seek another term. Lake County Commissioner Roosevelt Allen is also being mentioned as a potential mayoral candidate.

COUNCILWOMAN RAGEN HATCHER is joined by supporters after announcing plans to form an exploratory committee for her mayoral campaign. Pictured (l-r): Carolyn Mc Crady, Dawn Dearcnouex, Linda Collins, Councilwoman Hatcher, Renee Hatcher and Ron Matlock. Rear: Ardell Hanley, Van Hanley and Hank Dunham. (Photo by Lou Roldan)

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Haiti debt relief bill authored by Congresswoman Maxine Waters passes the House (See page 2)

Haiti debt relief bill authored by Congresswoman Maxine Waters passes the House From Port-au-Prince to the Capitol to the White House, she continues to lead efforts to help Haiti recover and rebuild

done to provide all Haitians with food and clean water, secure shelter, and economic livelihood.”

Congresswoman Waters was among a select group of Members of Congress at an event yesterday at the White House with President Obama and Haitian President René Prevál, having been invited in recognition of her leadership on assistance for Haiti. Also attending were representatives of non-governmental organizations and foundations involved in the relief effort, Haitian-American community leaders and members of Urban Search and Rescue teams from Los Angeles and other cities.

The House of Representatives passed the Debt Relief for Earthquake Recovery in Haiti Act (H.R. 4573), authored by Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), last night. This legislation directs the United States to seek the cancellation of Haiti’s debts to the World Bank, the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the InterAmerican Development Bank (IDB) and other multilateral development institutions. The Senate is expected to adopt the Congresswoman’s bill this week, clearing the way for President Obama to sign it into law.

“I am pleased that my bill to cancel Haiti’s debt held by multilateral development institutions is set to become law. Debt relief is essential for Haiti’s future. However, we must also keep in mind the immediate needs of survivors who, without adequate shelter, will be further subjected to the elements and to disease during the upcoming rainy season. I applaud the efforts of our government, military, and charitable organizations for the assistance they have provided thus far, and I will be doing everything in my power to continue to work with them to alleviate the suffering and attend to the basic needs of the Haitian people.”

Having returned from Haiti earlier this week – her second trip there since the earthquake in January – the Congresswoman continues to sound the alarm about the need to urgently provide more shelter to the hundreds of thousands of Haitians whose homes were destroyed. Many Haitians are living outdoors in makeshift camps, and the upcoming rainy season is putting them at greater risk of flooding and disease. The Congresswoman has repeatedly called on the international community to deliver and distribute durable tents to Haitians and has raised the issue with Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton and other officials.

“My second trip to Haiti since the earthquake only reaffirms what I’ve long known – the situation for hundreds of thousands of homeless Haitians is going to rapidly deteriorate when the heavy rains and hurricanes soon begin,” said Congresswoman Waters. “Malaria, typhoid, scabies and other highly infectious and deadly diseases are going to spread like wildfire unless a comprehensive plan is implemented to acquire thousands more durable shelter units and set them up safely, sustainably, and immediately.”

During her trip to Haiti last weekend, Congresswoman Waters: • Met with the U.S. Ambassador to Haiti Kenneth Merten, the

United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Ambassador Lou Luck, who is coordinating on-the-ground humanitarian efforts, and the UN Coordifor Humanitarian nator Relief; • Brought food and supplies to Cité Soleil, the poorest neighborhood of Port-au-Prince, an area where residents have received little or no assistance from relief groups since the earthquake; • Reviewed a food distribution operation in Pétionville led by a non-governmental organization; • Toured a large camp that is housing approximately 12,000 survivors and was taken by locals to a camp unknown to relief workers where 700 people live.

After Congresswoman Waters alerted USAID of the camp’s presence, USAID entered the camp into its database so it could be evaluated and will receive relief supplies moving forward; • Discussed contracting opportunities for local workers with 150 Haitian business leaders and the USAID Contracting Officer, and reviewed some of the “jobs for cash” programs currently under way; • Visited a temporary shelter demonstration site, showcasing different forms of shelter; • Attended a “cluster” meeting at Bo-Jeux Parc where recovery and response efforts are coordinated and saw an army-grade medical tent she secured during her previous visit to Haiti being used by medical care providers to deliver babies; and • Brought a U.S. seismologist to the country to study aftershocks and share information with Haitians about the potential for future disasters and what can be done to prevent widespread devastation.

“What really resonated with me during this trip was the stark reality of just how long it will take Haiti to recover and rebuild,” said Congresswoman Waters. “Many areas of Port-au-Prince are still not being regularly serviced by relief workers – and some camps are subsisting completely on their own. The coordination and organizational efforts are clearly under way, but I am well aware that it remains a work-inprogress. Much more must be

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GARY PHYSCIAN DR. Rachel Ross talks about her experience in Haiti during a meeting of the Gary Branch of the NAACP. Ross joined several doctors on a mission to provide medical assistance to the earthquake victims in Haiti. (Photo by Lou Roldan)

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Methodist Hospitals receives American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines Silver Performance Achievement Award Methodist Hospitals has received the American Stroke Association’s Get With The GuidelinesSM–Stroke (GWTG–Stroke) Silver Performance Achievement Award. The award recognizes Methodist Hospitals’ commitment and success in implementing a higher standard of stroke care by ensuring that stroke patients receive treatment according to nationally accepted standards and recommendations.

“With a stroke, time lost is brain lost, and the GWTG– Stroke Silver Performance Achievement Award addresses the

important element of time,” said Sanjiv Maniar, MD, Medical Director, Stroke Program. Methodist Hospitals has developed a comprehensive system for rapid diagnosis and treatment of stroke patients admitted to the emergency department. This includes always being equipped to provide brain imaging scans, having neurologists available to conduct patient evaluations, and using clotbusting medications when appropriate.

To receive the Get With The Guidelines-Stroke Silver Perfor-

mance Achievement Award, Methodist Hospitals consistently complied for at least one year with the requirements in the Get With The Guidelines–Stroke program. These include aggressive use of medications like tPA, antithrombotics, anticoagulation therapy, DVT prophylaxis, cholesterol reducing drugs, and smoking cessation. This twelvemonth evaluation period is the second in an ongoing self-evaluation by the hospital to continually reach the 85 percent compliance level needed to sustain this award.

Gary fire fighters take their protest to the city council Gary firefighters attended a meeting of the city council Tuesday, March 16 to protest the possible lay off of 50 firefighters. The protest coincided with the city administration’s decision to close three fire stations. In an effort to address the city’s budget deficit the administration closed fire station No.6 located on 5th Ave, station No. 11 located at 8010 Indian Boundary in the city’s Miller section and station No. 10 located at 3310 Virginia St. in the Glen Park section of Gary.

Firefighters are opposing proposed wage cuts and furloughs that are being advocated by the city administration in their effort to close the city’s budget deficit.

The administration is asking that firefighters take an 8 percent reduction in pay and voluntary furlough days.

If the city is successful in laying off firefighters it would seriously reduce the number of available

workers which currently stands at 237. Fourth District Councilwoman Carolyn Rogers during the council meeting voiced her opposition to the layoffs. Rogers who recently spearheaded the renovation of a fire station in her district said that public safety was an important issue and the cuts would severely jeopardize the safety of the citizens.

Gary Firefighters Union Local 359 president Raynard Robinson echoed Rogers’ sentiments saying that the layoffs would put the city in danger. He said that a reduction in personnel would cause the fire department to provide inadequate protection for the city. He said each station is working with only one fire engine Firefighters have been dealing with the effects of the budget crunch for several years. In addition to the deteriorating conditions of the various fire stations

Tax questions cause problem for judicial candidate Federal investigators are believed to be looking at tax breaks that may have benefitted a candidate for Lake Circuit Judge.

Unnamed sources say that investigators are reviewing documents involving Merrillville Town Judge George Paras, who is a candidate for Lake Circuit Court Judge. Records indicate that Paras received a homestead exemption for his home in Merrillville and property he owns in Hobart. Paras is denying that he got an exemption on the Hobart property and records indicate that he paid over $7,000 in back taxes on that property which is occupied by his sister.

Lake County Auditor Peggy Katona is also conducting her own investigation into the matter.

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tions she said she immediately had them removed. Katona said she had the homestead exemption on the Hobart property removed in 2008 and was shocked to find that it had been reinstated.

Federal authorities are looking in to whether property taxes are adjusted in order to help some one who may be politically connected.

Paras’ sister, Theresa Christos resides in the Hobart property and she worked in the auditor’s office fore over ten years. So far she has not been implicated in the matter. Both Katona and Lake County Treasurer John Petalas said they did not do anything to aid Paras in reducing his taxes.

firefighters have had to purchase their own supplies. Robinson said that firefighters are faced with having to work with less equipment when they are out fighting fires.

Although the council has the authority to either raise or reduce the pay of police and fire personnel they took no action regarding the issue at their meeting. Robinson said that he and members of the union are continuing to meet with the city administration in an effort to resolve the matter. He said that he met with members of the administration prior to Tuesday’s council meeting and had a new proposal to present to his members.

“Methodist Hospitals has long been focused on improving the quality of stroke care in The Region. Implementing the Get With The Guidelines–Stroke program is another step in our continuous commitment to be the very best when it comes to providing specialty services in Northwest Indiana. This recognition is a testament to the hard work of our physicians and employees,” said Ian McFadden, President/CEO, Methodist Hospitals.

“The American Stroke Association commends Methodist Hospitals for its success in implementing standards of care and protocols,” said Lee H. Schwamm, M.D., Vice-Chair of the national Get With the Guidelines Steering Committee and Vice-Chair of the Neurology department and director of acute stroke services at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston.

“The full implementation of acute care and secondary prevention recommendations and guidelines is a critical step in saving the lives and improving outcomes of stroke patients.”

The number of acute ischemic stroke patients eligible for treatment is expected to grow over the next decade due to increasing

stroke incidence and a large aging population. According to the American Stroke Association, each year approximately 795,000 people suffer a stroke — 610,000 are first attacks and 185,000 are recurrent. Every 40 seconds, someone in the United States is suffering from a stroke. This deadly condition accounts for 1 out of every 18 deaths in the United States.

Get With The Guidelines– Stroke uses the “teachable moment,” the time soon after a patient has had a stroke, when they are most likely to listen to and follow their healthcare professionals’ guidance. Studies demonstrate that patients who are taught how to manage their risk factors while still in the hospital reduce their risk of a second heart attack or stroke.

Through Get With The Guidelines–Stroke, customized patient education materials are made available at the point of discharge, based on patients’ individual risk profiles. The takeaway materials are written in an easy-to-understand format and are available in English and Spanish. In addition, the GWTG Patient Management Tool provides access to up-to-date cardiovascular and stroke science at the point of care.

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EDITORIAL WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH March is Women’s History Month. The honoring of Women began with the first International Women’s Day in 1911. In 1979, the school district of Sonoma, California, participated in Women’s History Week, an event designed around the week of March 8 (International Women’s Day).

In 1981, responding to the growing popularity of the event, Congress passed a resolution recognizing Women’s History Week. This week was well received, and soon after, schools across the country began to have their own local celebrations. Other state departments of education began to encourage celebrations of National Women’s History Week as a way to promote equality among the sexes in the classroom. In 1987 Congress expanded the focus to a whole month. In 2001, Sen. Orrin Hatch (R-Utah) and Rep. Barbara Mikulski (D-Maryland) co-sponsored the first Joint Congressional Resolution proclaiming a “Women’s History Month”. (Wikipedia). Today, Women’s History Month is celebrated all over the United States.

Honoring women became necessary because a lot of people just weren’t aware of the contributions women have made, and continue to make, to society. Everyone recognizes the role that women play as mothers, but actually, many people, especially men, felt that women’s value started and stopped at that point. It’s hard to believe that at one time women were not allowed to vote or to own property.

Fortunately, today, there is a growing appreciation of the wide range of roles that women play in today’s society. It is heartening to see social growth of his magnitude, where people come to understand the important contributions of a segment of the population.

It’s interesting that people didn’t always understand the value of women because, if people had paid attention, there have always been dynamic women who have contributed to a variety of important causes in America and around the world. Among African Americans, the earlier heroines responsible for racial progress included Harriet Tubman, Sojourner Truth, Ida B. Wells Barnett, Mary McLeod Bethune, Madame C.J. Walker, just to name a few. Today, we can cite Rosa Parks, Oprah Winfrey, Dorothy Height, Whoopie Goldberg, Fannie Lou Hamer, Angela Davis, Nikki Giovanni, Sonja Sanchez, Dorothy Leavell, Linda Johnson Rice, Melody Spann Cooper, Dr. Carol Adams, Valerie Jarrett, Rep. Constance “Connie” Howard, Shirley Chisholm, Dr. Margaret Burroughs, First Lady Michelle Obama, Cheryle Jackson and many other women too numerous to name!

We look forward to the day when all “isms,” such as sexism, racism, etc. disappear. Until that time, however, we will continue a need to set aside special time to focus on certain segments of the population in order to realize their importance to the functioning of society. Please take time to consider the huge contributions women have made to American society and to the world this month!

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Say no to government spending.

Dear Editor,:

Our congressmen and senators need the advice of us folks who are tired of this insanity. Call them at 202-225-3121.

Any questions, please call me.

I am thinking of firing my govFloyd Coates ernment.

Floyd@APMC.com Our congressmen, senators, and www.APMC.com president are obsessed with www.FloydCoates.com spending more money they do not have. They are obsessed with Drivers Beware! making government bigger and The Peril of more controlling of our lives.

They are obsessed with taking Potholes Are money from responsible people Upon Us and giving it to industries, bankers, and folks who are not. I have heard that the federal debt is Dear Editor: now about $42,000 per man, As the ravages of winter subside woman, and child. This year government is spending about and temperatures rise, there is $13,000 per worker more than it probably a pothole out there with your name on it. Record cold takes in. This is insanity.

Do you want a mamogram, temperatures, snow and rainfall in many parts of the country have wait another ten years.

Politicians want to blame insur- created the perfect storm for the ance companies. Now, if I have a motorists’ dreaded “perils of potproblem with an insurance com- holes period.”

Drivers know pany, I change companies, or VOL. XXXXVIII NO. 38 JAN. immediately change employers. With a gov- when they hit a pothole. The teeth-jarring ernment run program, I have no heart-stopping, noise is hard to mistake. Howevchoices.

Government creates nothing. It er, it’s not always immediately can only make less efficient what clear if hitting the pothole caused damage to the vehicle, and to presently exists.

If there is $450,000,000,000 in what extent.

Hitting a pothole can damage Medicare waste, why does our government not start saving it tires, wheels, steering and suspension, wheel alignment and more. now?

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The Car Care Council recommends that motorists who experience any of the following warning signs after hitting a pothole should have a professional technician at their local repair shop inspect the vehicle.

Loss of control, swaying when making routine turns, bottoming-out on city streets or bouncing excessively on rough roads.

These are indicators that the steering and suspension may have been damaged. The steering and suspension are key safety-related (Continued on page 6)

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By Nosey EDITOR’S NOTE: The following column is a gossip column.

We ask that items contained herein be judged by individuals that read it as such and not as documented facts gathered by the newsgathering personnel of this publication.

EMPTY THEM POCKETS Most folks are betting that the state won’t see a dime of the $108 million “Hollywood” Bob Pastrick was ordered to pay last week. Federal Judge James Moody levelled the fine on Pastrick, former East Chicago City Councilman Frankie Kolinzas and Pastrick aide James Fife in a lawsuit that was brought against them by former Indiana Attorney General Steve Carter. Carter’s suit was based on the illegal activities of the Pastrick administration during 2003 where they were

accused of trading votes for sidewalk repairs and tree trimming in various districts. Several members of the E.C. City Council went to jail behind this scandal and though “Hollywood Bob” escaped criminal indictment he and his cronies were hit with a civil suit. Now that the judgment has been rendered it’s going to be interesting to see if the government will collect on the fine. Don’t think so. More than likely since the suit was filed Pastrick and the others involved have been working overtime to hide their assets from the government. It wouldn’t surprise Nosey if Pastrick and crew began hiding their assets before the trial began. By now their assets are so far hidden from the feds that the efforts to claim them will far exceed “Hollywood Bob’s” life. At 82 years old it is possible that the

former mayor could go on to glory before there is a penny collected toward the judgment so good luck collecting the bucks cuz “Hollywood Bob” and company done made sure that the cupboard is bare.

–Nosey LET’S GET READY TO RUMBLE Word reached Nosey that Mayor Rudy Clay and Calumet Township Board member Ron Matlock went toe to toe and face to face at a recent political fundraiser. Word is Matlock went off on Clay he when he told someone that Matlock was supportive of Mayor Thomas Mc Dermott Jr. in his effort to block the city of Gary in getting a land based casino. Rumor has it that Matlock said that Clay was a #$*& lie and

after that it was on. These guys can’t get over the fact that they both lost county elections.

Clay the county Democratic chairmanship and Matlock the Lake County Recorder’s office.

Both say that they have gotten over their loss but that ain’t the truth. Clay wants to get even with Matlock and Matlock who is running for reelection as a member of the Calumet Township Board says he is out to get Clay even though he ought to be focusing on his race, there’s just something about Rudy that gets under his skin and he just can’t let it go.

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IT’S ON BABY The race that is shaping up as the one to watch is the Calumet Township Assessor’s

race. The combatants are Jill Williams, a former assessor employee and Jackie Collins, the chief deputy assessor.

Collins has been endorsed by her boss Booker Blumenberg and Williams has the blessings of Mayor Rudy Clay. What makes this race so interesting is that it could go either way. Although Collins has the support of Blumenberg – the question is whether his coat tails are long enough to sweep her into office. Meanwhile, Williams, a precinct committeeman in the First District has garnered the support of the mayor and has also, as it appears, to have piqued the interest of the political movers and shakers in the Griffith community. What was once viewed as a cake walk for the incumbent has now developed into an interesting race.

As always Nosey advises its readers to stay tuned.

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IDEM seeks nominations for Governor’s environmental excellence awards Applications to be accepted until April 23 The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) is accepting applications for the 2010 Indiana’s Governor’s Awards for Environmental Excellence until April 23.

All Indiana businesses, governments, individuals, technical assistance organizations, educational groups and nonprofit organizations who can demonstrate exemplary environmental projects with measurable results may apply.

Governor’s awards are open to all Indiana facilities, state and local units of government, individuals, and technical assistance organizations that implement.

Awards will be given for the following categories: Energy/Renewable Resources, Five Years’ Continuous Improvement, Greening the Government, Land Use, Outreach or Education, Pol-

lution Prevention, and Recycling/Reuse.

Winners will be invited to a special presentation to celebrate their accomplishments.

“These awards exemplify the extraordinary efforts of Indiana businesses and citizens who take actions that improve the quality of life, positively affect the economy and protect our environment,” said Thomas Easterly, IDEM commissioner. “Working toward these common goals is something that benefits the entire state.”

IDEM is working to notify businesses, communities and other organizations in Indiana about the opportunity to submit nominations. For additional information on how to apply, contact Anthony Sullivan at (800) 988-7901 or by e-mail at asulliva@idem.IN.gov. For a nomination form, visit IDEM’s Web site at www.idem.IN.gov/5147.htm# how.

LAKE COUNTY SHERIFF Roy Dominguez and his mother Inocensia Dominguez were on hand to lend support to Lake County Circuit Court Judge Alex Dominguez at a recent fund raiser. The event was held Wednesday, March 10 at the Hall of Justice.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR (Continued from page 4) systems. Together, they largely determine your car’s ride and handling. Key components are shocks and/or struts, the steering knuckle, ball joints, the steering rack/box, bearings, seals and hub units and tie rod ends.

Pulling in one direction, instead of maintaining a straight path, and uneven tire wear. These symptoms mean there’s an alignment problem. Proper wheel alignment is important for the lifespan of tires and helps ensure safe handling.

Low tire pressure, bulges or blis-

ters on the sidewalls, or dents in the rim. These problems will be visible and should be checked out as soon as possible as tires are the critical connection between your car and the road in all sorts of driving conditions.

If you’ve hit a pothole, the Car Care Council can help you find a repair shop in your area. The council’s Web site features a “Find a Shop” locator at http://www.carcare.org/carcare_l ocation.

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CHURCH CALENDAR First anniversary for pastor/teacher of Metropolitan Baptist Church The first pastoral anniversary for Raymond McDonald II, of Metropolitan Baptist Church, 1920 Broadway, will start with a worship service at 8 a.m., Sunday, March 21.

The climax will be a banquet at 6 p.m., at The Patio, 7706 Broadway, in Merrillville. The donation is $25. The attire is black tie or semi-formal.

The special guest will be Christian comedian Stephon Raickett.

“A Faithful Minister Proclaiming The Mysteries of God’s Word,” with reference to the biblical Scripture 1Corinthians 4:12, is the inspiration.

Celebrate new sanctuary at Morning Star M.B. Church Celebrate the newly constructed sanctuary during the dedicatory and worship service at 4 p.m., Sunday, March 21, at Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church, 2075 Kentucky St. See “He Suffered for Me” at Western Christian

Community Church See the Easter musical drama, “He Suffered for Me,” at 4:30 p.m., Sunday, March 21, at Western Christian Community Church, 2826 W. 15th Ave. The pastor is Mathew Whittington.

The narrator will be Jacqueline Hunter, a minister.

“24th year celebratory banquet” for Brothers’ Keeper The “24th year celebratory banquet” for Brothers’ Keeper will be at 6 p.m., Thursday, March 25, at Genesis Convention Center, 4th Avenue and Broadway.

The ticket price is $25. Buy them at: the Genesis Convention Center; Brothers’ Keeper, 2120 Broadway; Bible Book Center, 3885 Broadway; Beautiful Things, in The Village Shopping Mall.

For information call Executive Director Mary M. Edwards at (219)882-4459, or Banquet Chair Emanuel Smith at (219)588-8548.

The keynote speaker will be Harry Porterfield, who has been a television news anchor on WBBM and WLS. He’s the creator and host of the television re-

port “People You Should Know.”

The Winslett Family Gospel Singers will perform.

96th anniversary for St. Paul M.B. Church Attend the 96th anniversary for St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church, 2300 Grant St. The pastor is the Rev. Howard Carter.

It starts at 7 p.m., Friday, March 26, with guest church: Jerusalem Missionary Baptist and the Rev. Isaac Culver Jr., pastor, delivering the message; and Olivet Grove Baptist, with the Rev. Thurman Dillard, pastor, emphasizing “Preach, Teach and Praise the Lord in Such a Time as This,” with reference to the biblical Scripture Matthew 28:19 and 20.

It continues at 4 p.m., Sunday, March 28 with guest churches: New Hope Missionary Baptist and the Rev. Sieon Roberts, pastor, speaking; and Crossroads Missionary Baptist and the Rev. Roosevelt Dixon Sr., pastor, with the emphasis.

Celebrate fifth anniversary for Brothers in Christ Celebrate the fifth anniversary for Brothers in Christ when the

LAKE COUNTY COMMISSIONER Roosevelt Allen congratulates Delta Sigma Theta Alumnae Chapter Social Action Chairperson Vaughn Pritchett on her recent recognition by the state of Indiana as an outstanding volunteer. Allen and Pritchett are pictured at the Census Rally the was recently sponsored by the sorority. doors at 6 p.m., and the performances start at 7 p.m., Saturday, March 27, at New Shiloh Baptist Church, 1727 W. 15th Ave. The ticket prices are $10 in advance and $15 at the door. For information, call (219)484-5795 or (219)977-3237.

The featured singer will be Leomia Boyd, and Praise, a Grammy Award nominee, from Aberdeen,

Miss. Also performing will be The Winslet Family Gospel Singers and Booker Buckingham.

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Now in its third year, How Sweet the Sound is much more than a singing competition – it is and opportunity to capture the passion for gospel music in Chicago and to celebrate the unique ways that music connects people within their community.

Verizon Wireless will select a local Chicago artist to represent their city during the How Sweet the Sound 2010 tour. The selected artists will create a custom fine art piece that pays tribute to the spirit of gospel music in their hometown.

How Sweet the Sound, a national program created by Verizon Wireless, invites choirs affiliated with a church or other church organization (as defined by the organization’s tax-exempt ID number) within one of the 14 tour cities to enter (visit The Gary Crusader

www.HowSweetTheSound.com for specific geography). Choirs must submit an application and audition video no longer than three minutes. All registration forms and audition videos must be received by May 17. The audition video may be submitted by mail, uploaded online, or dropped off at participating Verizon Wireless Communications Stores. Participating local stores include: Crystal Lake, 87th Street, Addision, Arlington Heights, Aurora, Batavia, Bloomingdale, Bolingbrook, Bradley, Brickyard, Bucktown, Butterfield Plaza, Calumet City, Crestwood, Dekalb, Elston, Galesburg, Gurnee Retail Store, Hillside, Hodgkins, Joliet, Lake in the Hills, Lake Zurich, Lasalle, Lincolnwood, Little Village, Machesney Park, Matteson, McHenry, Merrillville, Michigan Avenue, Millenium, Naperville, Niles, Norridge, North Aurora, North Halsted, Northbrook, Orland Park, Palatine, Plainfield, Promenade Pointe, Romeoville, Schaumburg, Skokie, South Barrington, South Elgin, Vernon Hills, Wheaton, Wheeling, Willowbrook and Woodfield.

Small and large choirs can enter the competition. The Few Voices category is for choirs consisting of six to 35 participants, while the Many Voices category is for choirs with 36 to 100 participants. Audition videos will be re-

viewed locally by professional music producers or Gospel radio personalities in each city. The judges will select up to 16 choirs – eight from each category – from each stop of the tour. The video submissions of the 16 choirs will be posted on www.HowSweetTheSound.com where members of the community can vote for their favorite choirs.

Once the online voting is complete, four choirs from each category will be selected to perform onstage in the regional event this fall where two choirs, one from each category, will win $10,000.

One overall winner will be selected at each regional concert, and each choir member from the overall winning choir will also receive a Verizon Wireless phone and a $50 gift card. The overall winning choir from each city will also advance to the grand finale where they will compete to win more than $50,000 in cash and prizes.

In addition, the Verizon Wireless V CAST People’s Choice Award will be given to the choir who captures the heart of the audience at each regional performance and at the grand finale.

The V CAST People’s Choice Award winners will receive $5,000.

Additional details will be announced as the selection process gets underway, including tour dates. All details about the entry

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and selection process and official rules are available at www.HowSweetTheSound.com.

About Verizon Wireless Verizon Wireless operates the nation’s most reliable and largest wireless voice and 3G data network, serving more than 91 million customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with 83,000 employees nationwide, Verizon

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Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE: VZ) and Vodafone (Nasdaq and LSE: VOD). For more information, visit www.verizon wireless.com. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.

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LORRAINE JENKINS-BANKS is set to “Blow Out” guests to The Majestic Star Casino’s Lakeshore Lounge, Friday and Saturday, March 19-20, between 9 PM and 1 AM. Foto-flashed here with husAt the Froebel Park fundraiser Dr. RAY TAYLOR (’57), DOUGLAS HAVENS (’68), LARRY CONLEY (’62), ROY THOMAS (’62) and State Representative (D-

COTTON (’65), RHONDA LOTT-HOWZ (’64) and Horace Mann High alum JAMES “Lucky” McDANIEL and, standing,

Gary’s Gleason Park Golf Course.

You’ll find details at 736-2798.

and CHARLIE MAE CLAY (Mar. 19); MARY WATKINS, insurance magnate ROOSEVELT HAYWOOD, IV and CYNTHIA WATTS (Mar. 20); MARIE (Mrs. NYMROD) ADKINS, local steppin’ champ BOBBY “Easy” ALCORN and Chi Towners DELORES ADAMS and VERT SMITHCOLBON (Mar. 21); local educator LOU VASQUEZ, HEIDI FLOWERS and RANDALL RICHARDSON (Mar. 22); The Elbow Room’s FRANK BALLARD, CARLA HEFLIN, ANGELA TAYLOR and FAYE DILLON (Mar. 23); MARY “Tiny” TOLBERT and Texas-transplant MARSHA BURNS-GRIFFIN (Mar. 24); and DONNA MORGAN, JOHNNY ROGERS and jazz drummer-vocalist TOMMY SANDERS (Mar. 25).

Lorraine & Stan band/keyboarder STAN BANKS, Lorraine is known for her high energy vocals and deep bluesy vibes.

-DDTHAT FROEBEL H. S. PARK proposal got a financial shot in the arm last weekend when the planning committee hosted a fund raising soiree in Gary’s Genesis Convention Center. The idea here is to turn the former 15th & Madison Street campus of the school into a park highlighted by artifacts from the school’s history. Alumni rolling out the welcome mat here were, seated, l-r, DOROTHY PERSON (’62), ZERITA ROBINSON (’67) and VIRGIE THORNTON (’57) and, standing, tax consultant FREDDIE GALBREATH (’65),

Clockwise from top left, Vasquez, Watts, Haywood and Adkins IN) Dr. VERNON G. SMITH (’62).

Among those checking-out the whole thing were, l-r, seated, LEWIS PALMES (’67); ALICIA

FRAN (Mrs RAY) TAYLOR and JACKEE and FREDDIE GALBREATH. The next fund raiser for these Blue Devils will be a May 15th Three Mile Walk around

“West side Mike” with Alexis

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L-R: Brown, Grayer, Porter

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COUNT OFF ANOTHER YEAR for birthday celebrants like: TOMMIE JOHNSON

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SEEN-ON-THE-SCENE: Chi Towners “West Side Mike” and

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Deggans’ Den . . .

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The Unique Bronzites

The Calloways ALEXIS (?) splitting-up then $3000 in cash won in a recent steppers’ competition in Gary’s Genesis Convention Center; Steel

City Steppers’ “Sweethearts,” (l-r) TERETHA BROWN, BERNADETTE GRAYER and CAROL PORTER taking a break from

L-R: Mongani, Wright and Williams

James, left, and Allen The Gary Crusader

that March 6th SRO March Madness steppers’ set hosted in Hobart’s Elk’s Lodge; GLEN TAYLOR, kneeling, playing host to comedienne DIANE CORDER, standing, center, and birthday celebrants “LAZANYA” and “BUBBLES” during a party in his eastside home; l-r, Census Bureau staffer JOYCE NYONGANI, West Side High administrator CHARLOTTE WRIGHT and educator ANNETTE WILLIAMS during recent national census promotion in Gary’s Genesis Convention Center; and young models EBONY JAMES, left, and SIERRA ALLEN taking a break during participation in Gary fashion designer QUEEN TOPPIN’s annual Divas/Devoes spectacular in Hobart’s Avalon Manor late last

year.

-DDA-BLAST-FROM-THE-PAST (February, l964) East Chi’s popular Cadillac Ballroom, at 705 Chicago Avenue, has a new owner in Gary super Ford car salesman TOMMY GILLESPIE, SR., who has planned a novel grandopening to end all grand-openings!

Hostesses for the planned midweek door-buster (Wednesday) include such locally fantastic femme organizations (en masse) as The Friday Night Girls, The Semanons, The La Torch Club, The Demorettes and The Unique Bronzettes, foto-flashed, l-r, ROSE GREEN, ALMEDA TALIAFER-

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RO, LUCILLE THOMAS, SHIRLEY CHATTERS, BETTY CODY, VENITA WISE, LA VERA MARDIS and SHIRLEY BIMS. The ladies will be joined by hosts WILLIE PHILLIPS, ROY and CLYDE BLACKBURN, LEROY THORNTON, REGGIE BOYD, JOE KNOX and Gary club owner OSWALD BOWSKY. East Chicagoan CHARLES SPANN is manager of The Cadillac.

-DDDEGGANS’ DIG: IT’S AMAZING THE NUMBER OF PEOPLE INTO EGO TRIPS…… WITH SO LITTLE LUGGAGE! 9

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, Nicole Bradley 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: 1777-79 Bigger Key Number or Parcel Number: 45-08-07-406-020.000-004 Brief Legal Description: GAFFNEY’S ADDITION TOLLESTON ALL L.29 BL.3 O2 Vacant orAbandoned Sale Pursuant to IC 6-1.1-24, the Lake County Auditor issued Tax Sale Certificate No 452810105 to the Lake County Commissioners for the above real property. On November 24, 2009, the Lake County Commissioners offered for public sale and sole Tax Sale Certificate No. 452810105 to Lola Agunloye for the amount of $25.00.

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 $25.00 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 6-1.125-4.5; 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 $25.00 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

STATE OF INDIANA SS

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.

COUNTY OF LAKE

2/27, 3/6, 3/13

Wife/Petitioner, PUBLIC NOTICE

Page 2 Bid No. BG10-1 Kishawana Robie, GARY COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION CAUSE NO.: 45D03-1001-DR-00005

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.

2/27, 3/6, 3/13 STATE OF INDIANA

LAKE SUPERIOR COURT SS

COUNTY OF LAKE

CAUSE NO. 45D01-0912-MF-00479

Husband/Respondent

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.

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 3/4, 3/11 STATE OF INDIANA

State of Indiana and Lake County Drug Task Force, Plaintiff Vs. Mark Anthony Thomas Keith Stone and $1,888.00 U.S. C. Defendants

STATE OF INDIANA

The State of Indiana to Defendant: Mark Anthony Thomas and Keith Stone (WHEREABOUTS UNKNOWN)

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

PUBLISHED SUMMONS

The name and address of the Attorney representing the Plaintiffs in this cause and seeking service upon the 1. .

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: 1.

Furnished or intended to be furnished by a person in exchange for an act that is a violation of a criminal statue; of Used to facilitate a violation for a criminal statue; or 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.

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

TAMIKA SHIELDS Defendant

Plaintiff

PUBLICATION

Vs.

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:

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

Resb. Gary Land Co’s 3rd. Sub. N. 27Ft. L. 4Bl. 17 S. 9Ft. L. 5 Bl. 17

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 5545 E. 10th Avenue, Gary, IN, 46403 legally described as: 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”).

This summons by publication is specifically directed to the following named defendants whose addresses are follows: Isaiah Walton and Patches Middleborn

COMMONLY KNOWN AS 369 Johnson Street, Gary, Indiana 46402 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.

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

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

Renovations and Related Work at Wirt/Emerson VPA Academy, 210 N. Grand Blvd., Gary, IN.

SITING AT GARY, INDIANA

All bids one (1) original and five (5) copies are to be received by the Purchasing Office, 620 East 10th Place, Gary, Indiana and deposited in the receptacle provided for the receipt of Bids prior to 12:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 24, 2010 which time said Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud.

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.”

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

NICOLE WALDEN and ERICK D. YOUNG Defendant

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: Gary Community School Corporation, Purchasing Office 620 East 10th Place, Gary, IN 46402 Mr. Charles Williams, Purchasing Department cwilliams@garycsc.k12.in.us

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.

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

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 Blvd., Gary, IN at which time documents and specifications will be reviewed to insure the understanding of all documents and procedures. (If Bidder does not attend the Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference, your bid will be returned to you unopened).

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

STATE OF CALIFORNIA

NOTICE PURSUANT TO INDIANA CODE 6-1.1-25-4.5

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;

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COUNTY OF LAKE

NELSON & FRANKENBERGER 3105 E 98TH STREET, SUITE 170 INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA 46280 (317) 844-0106 2/25, 3/4, 3/11

COUNTY OF LAKE

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

SS

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

IN THE LAKE SUPERIOR COURT

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

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

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

STATE OF INDIANA

IN THE LAKE SUPERIOR DIVISION II CROWN POINT, INDIANA

SS COUNTY OF LAKE

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

Vs.

JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association

Ms. Barbara D. Leek Secretary of the Board of School Trustees

Tommy Graham, III

THE STATE OF INDIANA TO: Tommy Graham, III

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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.

IN RE THE MARRIAGE OF:

And

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 with a redemption date of March 24, 2010. You can also call the Lake County Auditor Office for further information.

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

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

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The Contract will be awarded to the Bidder who is, in the judgment of the Board of School Trustees,

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LEGAL NOTICE IN WITNESS WHEREOF; I HERETO set my hand and affix the seal of the said court at Gary,

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 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

RFQ 10-1 Request for Qualifications of Architectural/Engineering Firm The Gary Community School Corporation (GCSC) is seeking an Architectural/Engineering (A/E) Firm to develop plans and specifications for the renovation of Locke Elementary School. The required work will involve close coordination with GCSC. Although we can provide a large amount of information already gathered, some field verification will be necessary.

Questions concerning the Request for Quotes should be directed to: • •

Dr. Myrtle V. Campbell, Superintendent Office number: (219) 881-5401 - Fax number: (219) 881-4102 Virgil D. Lincoln, Sr., Supervisor of Buildings/Grounds/Maintenance Office number: (219) 980-6321

While it is the intent of the GCSC to provide open and fair competition, the GCSC is also seeking only capable firms with experience and qualifications in the successful design of Renovations/Construction of public schools. This will prevent the GCSC from inefficiently devoting time and effort in the selection process.

Indiana this 8th day of March, 2010.

Attorney john Henry Hall, Ed.D.,LL.M. P.0. Box 1498, Gary, Indiana 46407 Tel. 219-883-7711 FAX 219-883-1006 Mobile 219-688-7711 3/13, 3/20, 3/27

Pursuant to the provisions of Indiana Code 6-1.1-25-4.5, Skyline Petroleum, 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:

NEWSPAPER PUBLICATION STATE OF CALIFORNIA SS COUNTY OF LAKE NOTICE PURSUANT TO INDIANA CODE 6-1.1-25-4.5 B&B Properties Association, Inc. Key No.: 45-08-32-258-010.000.001 ORCHARD HILL ADD. GARY L.20 B2E. 10FT. OF L.21 BL.2 Legal Description Street Address: 2122 W. 49th Avenue Purchase at Tax Sale: Nancy Del Prado C/o Gregory S. Reising, Attorney at Law 607 S. Lake Street, Suite A Gary, IN 46403 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 L.20 B.2E. 10FT. OF L.21, BL.2.

The tract was sold at tax sale on the 21st 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 $4,299.52 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. 6-1.125.2 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: 2122 W. 49th Ave The Key number of the real estate in question is: 45-08-32-258-010.000-001.

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

All proposals are requested to be firm for a period of at least 60 days.

3/13, 3/20, 3/27 The GCSC reserves the right to reject any or all proposals for any reason and unless otherwise specified by the GCSC to accept any items in the proposal, as may be in the best interest of the GCSC. The GCSC expects the successful bidder to have local participation that reflects the composition of the community.

STATE OF INDIANA

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

SS: COUNTY OF LAKE

SCOPE OF SERVICES REQUESTED: The Architectural/Engineering Firm shall provide the following: 1.1 Complete documents and bid specifications for proposed modifications will be required by Friday, April 30, 2010, bidding/construction services as needed.

1.2 Provide an overview of requirements for proposed modifications.

1.3 Create specifications for the school project to insure that all codes are met.

1.4 Provide all services required by an A/E Firm to insure that all buildings meet State and ADA Code requirements.

1.5 It is the intent of this Request for Quotes to establish qualifications for renovation of Locke Elementary School.

1.6 The requested services must be provided in compliance with all applicable Federal and State rules and regulations including, but not limited to any applicable State and Local regulation.

All quotes must be received in the Gary Community School Corporation’s Purchasing Office by 12:00 p.m. on Friday, March 26, 2010, 620 East 10th Place, Gary, IN 46402, (219) 881-5401.

Hours of Operation: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

AMENDED NOTICE OF COMPLAINT TO QUIET TITLE COUNTY OF LAKE: SS

IN THE LAKE CIRCUIT COURT LAKE SUPERIOR, INDIANA

STATE OF INDIANA

PLAINTIFF CAUSE NO: 45D04-0812-PL-

VS. 00132 KASAIA MCCLENDON MICHAEL CAMPBELL, NEW STATE MORTGAGE, LLC, FORD MOTOR COMPANY, BANK ONE, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, TEMPERATURE EQUIPMENT CORP, GEORGE F. ABU-AITA, MD, PODIATRIC MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, COLLECTION OF INDIANA, KIMBERELY L. FAZEKAS, CITIBANK (MD) N.A., STATE OF INDIANA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, KNOWN AND UNKNOWN INTERESTED PARTIES, Et. Al., DEFENDANTS

Notice is hereby given that on the 8th day of March 2010, Plaintiff MARCUS HAMMNDS, by counsel Atty John Henry Hall, Ed.D.,LL.M., has filed an Amended Petition to Quiet Title, in the Lake Superior Court under the Cause 45D04-0812-PL-00132 for the following parcels of land: 902 W. 36th Avenue, Gary Lake County, Indiana, 46407 legal description: Kelley-Glover-Vale Parkside Add. All Lot 17 Bl. Parcel number: 25-45-0196-0017 in Gary, Lake County, Indiana The hearing will be on the 17th day of May, 2010 at 1:30 am/pm., in the Lake Superior Court, Room Four (4), 15 West 4th avenue, Gary, Lake County, Indiana 46402.

To all defendants, named, known, and unknown, wife, widow, widower, heirs, devises and interested parties, the purpose of this legal proceeding is to quiet the title to the above mentioned and described real estate in the name of the Plaintiff, MARCUS HAMMONDS. If judgment is entered quieting title to the Plaintiff, it shall be as against all demands, claims, claimants, and the World. And said judgment made absolute in fee simple.

The Gary Crusader

IN RE THE MARRIAGE OF ROBERT LOCKETT PETITIONER

CAUSE NO: 45D03-0811-DR-1191

AND ELISE LOCKETT-KENCY RESPONDENT NOTICE OF SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION Comes now the Petitioner, ROBERT LOCKETT, 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 ELISE LOCKETTKENCY scheduled for the 30TH day of APRIL 2010, at 9:00 a.m. in the Lake Superior Court, Room Three, Domestic Relations Division, located at 15 West 4th Avenue, Gary, Indiana 46402.

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

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

MARCUS HAMMONDS,

Notice of Tax Sale

Thomas R. Philpot Clerk Lake Superior Court 3/13, 3/20, 3/27 Notice of Tax Sale Pursuant to the provisions of Indiana Code 6-1.1-25-4.5, Skyline Petroleum, 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: 300-06 W 5TH AVE Key Number or Parcel Number: 45-08-04-280-034.000-004 Brief Legal Description: GARY LAND’S CO’S 1ST SUB. ALL L.9 & L.10 BL.102 O2 Vacant orAbandoned Sale Pursuant to IC 6-1.1-24, the Lake County Auditor issued Tax Sale Certificate No 452809636 to the Lake County Commissioners for the above real property. On November 24, 2009, the Lake County Commissioners offered for public sale and sole Tax Sale Certificate No. 452809636 to Lola Agunloye for the amount of $25.00.

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 $25.00 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 $25.00 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

Street Address: 320-28 W 5TH AVE Key Number or Parcel Number: 45-08-04-280-031.000-004 Brief Legal Description: GARY LAND’S CO’S 1ST SUB. ALL LOTS 1,2,3,4&5 BL. 102 O2 Vacant orAbandoned Sale Pursuant to IC 6-1.1-24, the Lake County Auditor issued Tax Sale Certificate No. 452809635 to the Lake County Commissioners for the above real property. On November 24, 2009, the Lake County Commissioners offered for public sale and sole Tax Sale Certificate No. 452809635 to Lola Agunloye for the amount of $25.00.

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 $25.00 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 $25.00 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, Skyline Petroleum, 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: 452 Jefferson Street Key Number or Parcel Number: 45-08-04-280-029.000-004 Brief Legal Description: GARY LAND CO’S. 1ST SUBDIV. ALL L. 12 BL. 102 O2 Vacant orAbandoned Sale Pursuant to IC 6-1.1-24, the Lake County Auditor issued Tax Sale Certificate No. 452809633 to the Lake County Commissioners for the above real property. On November 24, 2009, the Lake County Commissioners offered for public sale and sole Tax Sale Certificate No. 452809633 to Lola Agunloye for the amount of $25.00.

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 $25.00 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 $25.00 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, Skyline Petroleum, 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: 456 Jefferson Street Key Number or Parcel Number: 45-08-04-280-030.000-004 Brief Legal Description: GARY LAND’S CO’S 1ST SUB. ALL L. 11 BL.102 O2 Vacant orAbandoned Sale Pursuant to IC 6-1.1-24, the Lake County Auditor issued Tax Sale Certificate No. 452809634 to the Lake County Commissioners for the above real property. On November 24, 2009, the Lake County Commissioners offered for public sale and sole Tax Sale Certificate No. 452809634 to Lola Agunloye for the amount of $25.00.

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 $25.00 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 $25.00 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 Notice of Tax Sale Pursuant to the provisions of Indiana Code 6-1.1-25-4.5, ROBY 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: 1725-25 Bigger Key Number or Parcel Number: 45-08-07-406-007.000-004 Brief Legal Description: GAFFNEY’S ADDITION TOLLESTON ALL L.42 BL.3 O2 Vacant orAbandoned Sale Pursuant to IC 6-1.1-24, the Lake County Auditor issued Tax Sale Certificate No 452810092 to the Lake County Commissioners for the above real property. On November 24, 2009, the Lake County Commissioners offered for public sale and sole Tax Sale Certificate No. 452810092 to Lola Agunloye for the amount of $25.00.

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 $25.00 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 $25.00 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, ROBY 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: 1729-31 Bigger Key Number or Parcel Number: 45-08-07-406-008.000-004 Brief Legal Description: GAFFNEY’S ADDITION TOLLESTON ALL L.41 BL.3 O2 Vacant orAbandoned Sale Pursuant to IC 6-1.1-24, the Lake County Auditor issued Tax Sale Certificate No 452810093 to the Lake County Commissioners for the above real property. On November 24, 2009, the Lake County Commissioners offered for public sale and sole Tax Sale Certificate No. 452810093 to Lola Agunloye for the amount of $25.00.

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 $25.00 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 $25.00 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, ROBY 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: 1733-35 Bigger Key Number or Parcel Number: 45-08-07-406-009.000-004 Brief Legal Description: GAFFNEY’S ADDITION TOLLESTON ALL L.40 BL.3 O2 Vacant orAbandoned Sale Pursuant to IC 6-1.1-24, the Lake County Auditor issued Tax Sale Certificate No 452810094 to the Lake County Commissioners for the above real property. On November 24, 2009, the Lake County Commissioners offered for public sale and sole Tax Sale Certificate No. 452810094 to Lola Agunloye for the amount of $25.00.

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 $25.00 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 $25.00 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, Roby 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: 171741-43 Bigger Key Number or Parcel Number: 45-08-07-406-011.000-004 Brief Legal Description: GAFFNEY’S ADDITION TOLLESTON ALL L.38 BL.3 O2 Vacant orAbandoned Sale Pursuant to IC 6-1.1-24, the Lake County Auditor issued Tax Sale Certificate No 452810096 to the Lake County Commissioners for the above real property. On November 24, 2009, the Lake County Commissioners offered for public sale and sole Tax Sale Certificate No. 452810096

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to Lola Agunloye for the amount of $25.00.

Notice of Tax Sale

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 $25.00 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 $25.00 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, Ronald & Ferne Browne, 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: 1749-51 Bigger Key Number or Parcel Number: 45-08-07-406-013.000-004 Brief Legal Description: GAFFNEY’S ADDITION TOLLESTON ALL L.36 BL.3 O2 Vacant orAbandoned Sale Pursuant to IC 6-1.1-24, the Lake County Auditor issued Tax Sale Certificate No 452810098 to the Lake County Commissioners for the above real property. On November 24, 2009, the Lake County Commissioners offered for public sale and sole Tax Sale Certificate No. 452810098 to Lola Agunloye for the amount of $25.00.

Pursuant to the provisions of Indiana Code 6-1.1-25-4.5, Diane D Rouse 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: 1765-67 Bigger Key Number or Parcel Number: 45-08-07-406-017.000-004 Brief Legal Description: GAFFNEY’S ADDITION TOLLESTON ALL L.32 BL.3 O2 Vacant orAbandoned Sale Pursuant to IC 6-1.1-24, the Lake County Auditor issued Tax Sale Certificate No 452810102 to the Lake County Commissioners for the above real property. On November 24, 2009, the Lake County Commissioners offered for public sale and sole Tax Sale Certificate No. 452810102 to Lola Agunloye for the amount of $25.00.

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 $25.00 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 $25.00 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 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 $25.00 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 $25.00 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, Ronald & Ferne Browne, 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: 1753-55 Bigger Key Number or Parcel Number: 45-08-07-406-014.000-004 Brief Legal Description: GAFFNEY’S ADDITION TOLLESTON ALL L.35 BL.3 O2 Vacant orAbandoned Sale Pursuant to IC 6-1.1-24, the Lake County Auditor issued Tax Sale Certificate No 452810099 to the Lake County Commissioners for the above real property. On November 24, 2009, the Lake County Commissioners offered for public sale and sole Tax Sale Certificate No. 452810099 to Lola Agunloye for the amount of $25.00.

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 $25.00 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 $25.00 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, Diane D Rouse 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: 1761-63 Bigger Key Number or Parcel Number: 45-08-07-406-016.000-004 Brief Legal Description: GAFFNEY’S ADDITION TOLLESTON ALL L.33 BL.3 O2 Vacant orAbandoned Sale Pursuant to IC 6-1.1-24, the Lake County Auditor issued Tax Sale Certificate No 452810101 to the Lake County Commissioners for the above real property. On November 24, 2009, the Lake County Commissioners offered for public sale and sole Tax Sale Certificate No. 452810101 to Lola Agunloye for the amount of $25.00.

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 $25.00 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 $25.00 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.

Pursuant to the provisions of Indiana Code 6-1.1-25-4.5, Gia K Andrews Davis 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: 1769-71 Bigger Key Number or Parcel Number: 45-08-07-406-018.000-004 Brief Legal Description: GAFFNEY’S ADDITION TOLLESTON ALL L.31 BL.3 O2 Vacant orAbandoned Sale Pursuant to IC 6-1.1-24, the Lake County Auditor issued Tax Sale Certificate No 452810103 to the Lake County Commissioners for the above real property.

On November 24, 2009, the Lake County Commissioners offered for public sale and sole Tax Sale Certificate No. 452810103 to Lola Agunloye for the amount of $25.00.

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 $25.00 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 $25.00 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, Nicole Bradley Dba Bradley Homes 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: 1773-75 Bigger Key Number or Parcel Number: 45-08-07-406-019.000-004 Brief Legal Description: GAFFNEY’S ADDITION TOLLESTON ALL L.30 BL.3 O2 Vacant orAbandoned Sale Pursuant to IC 6-1.1-24, the Lake County Auditor issued Tax Sale Certificate No 452810104 to the Lake County Commissioners for the above real property. On November 24, 2009, the Lake County Commissioners offered for public sale and sole Tax Sale Certificate No. 452810104 to Lola Agunloye for the amount of $25.00.

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 61.1-24 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 $25.00 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 6-1.1-254.5; 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 $25.00 underIC6-1.124-5 (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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The Gary Crusader

LEGAL NOTICE 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 Notice of Tax Sale Pursuant to the provisions of Indiana Code 6-1.1-25-4.5, Nicole Bradley 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: 1785-87 Bigger Key Number or Parcel Number: 45-08-07-406-022.000-004 Brief Legal Description: GAFFNEY’S ADDITION TOLLESTON ALL L.27 BL.3 O2 Vacant orAbandoned Sale Pursuant to IC 6-1.1-24, the Lake County Auditor issued Tax Sale Certificate No 452810107 to the Lake County Commissioners for the above real property. On November 24, 2009, the Lake County Commissioners offered for public sale and sole Tax Sale Certificate No. 452810107 to Lola Agunloye for the amount of $25.00.

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 $25.00 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 $25.00 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, Diane D Rouse, 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: 1745-47Bigger Key Number or Parcel Number: 45-08-07-406-012.000-004 Brief Legal Description: GAFFNEY’S ADDITION TOLLESTON ALL L.37 BL.3 O2 Vacant orAbandoned Sale Pursuant to IC 6-1.1-24, the Lake County Auditor issued Tax Sale Certificate No 452810097 to the Lake County Commissioners for the above real property. On November 24, 2009, the Lake County Commissioners offered for public sale and sole Tax Sale Certificate No. 452810097 to Lola Agunloye for the amount of $25.00.

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 $25.00 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 $25.00 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

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 $25.00 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 IC 6-1.1-24, the Lake County Auditor issued Tax Sale Certificate No 452810100 to the Lake County Commissioners for the above real property. On November 24, 2009, the Lake County Commissioners offered for public sale and sole Tax Sale Certificate No. 452810100 to Lola Agunloye for the amount of $25.00.

163 ENTITLED “ZONING CODE” OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF GARY, INDIANA. Petitioner: Betty Jo Hill, 1101 Lakeview Drive, Schererville, Indiana

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 $25.00 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 $25.00 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, Nicole Bradley 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: 1781-83 Bigger Key Number or Parcel Number: 45-08-07-406-021.000-004 Brief Legal Description: GAFFNEY’S ADDITION TOLLESTON ALL L.28 BL.3 O2 Vacant orAbandoned Sale Pursuant to IC 6-1.1-24, the Lake County Auditor issued Tax Sale Certificate No 452810106 to the Lake County Commissioners for the above real property. On November 24, 2009, the Lake County Commissioners offered for public sale and sole Tax Sale Certificate No. 452810106 to Lola Agunloye for the amount of $25.00.

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 $25.00 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 $25.00 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 PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF GARY, LAKE COUNTY, INDIANA, THAT A PUBLIC HEARING SHALL BE HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 401 BROADWAY ON THE 6TH DAY OF APRIL 2010 AND A COMMITTEE HEARING ON THE 23RD DAY OF MARCH 2010 AT 5:30 P.M. C.P.O. 10-10 AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING OPERATING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE TIF DISTRICT FUNDS IN THE CITY OF GARY. Sponsored by: Vanesse Dabney, Executive Director, Department of Redevelopment CITIZENS APPEARING AT SUCH MEETINGS SHALL HAVE A RIGHT TO BE HEARD THEREON SUZETTE RAGGS Gary City Clerk

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF GARY, LAKE COUNTY, INDIANA, THAT A PUBLIC HEARING SHALL BE HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 401 BROADWAY ON THE 6TH DAY OF APRIL 2010 AND A COMMITTEE HEARING ON THE 23RD DAY OF MARCH 2010 AT 5:30 P.M.

SUZETTE RAGGS Gary City Clerk NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

CITIZENS APPEARING AT SUCH MEETINGS SHALL HAVE A RIGHT TO BE HEARD THEREON

DAY OF MARCH 2010 AT 5:00 P.M. C.P.O. 10-12 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 15 ENTITLED “LAND USAGE” CHAPTER 163 ENTITLED “ZONING CODE” OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF GARY, INDIANA. Petitioner: Anew Life Youth Development Corporation, 30 East 6th Avenue, Gary, Indiana

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF GARY, LAKE COUNTY, INDIANA, THAT A PUBLIC HEARING SHALL BE HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 401 BROADWAY ON THE 6TH DAY OF APRIL 2010 AND A COMMITTEE HEARING ON THE 23RD

SUZETTE RAGGS Gary City Clerk NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

C.P.O. 10-11 AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING NEW FUND AND/OR DEPARTMENT NUMBER FOR THE TIF DISTRICT FUND IN THE CITY OF GARY. Sponsored by: Vanesse Dabney, Executive Director, Department of Redevelopment

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF GARY, LAKE COUNTY, INDIANA, THAT A PUBLIC HEARING SHALL BE HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 401 BROADWAY ON THE 6TH DAY OF APRIL 2010 AND A COMMITTEE HEARING ON THE 23RD DAY OF MARCH 2010 AT 5:00 P.M.

CITIZENS APPEARING AT SUCH MEETINGS SHALL HAVE A RIGHT TO BE HEARD THEREON

C.P.O. 10-13 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 15 ENTITLED “LAND USAGE” CHAPTER

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C.P.O. 10-14 AN ORDINANCE FOR GRANTING A VACATION OF A PUBLIC WAY. Petitioner: Bruce A. Parisi, 3708 Marshall Street, Gary, Indiana CITIZENS APPEARING AT SUCH MEETINGS SHALL HAVE A RIGHT TO BE HEARD THEREON

SUZETTE RAGGS Gary City Clerk

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF GARY, LAKE COUNTY, INDIANA, THAT A PUBLIC HEARING SHALL BE HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 401 BROADWAY ON THE 6TH DAY OF APRIL 2010 AND A COMMITTEE HEARING ON THE 23RD DAY OF MARCH 2010 AT 5:30 P.M. C.P.O. 10-21 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 5962 AND ORDINANCE NUMBER 6176 RELATING TO THE HUDSON CAMPBELL SPORTS COMPLEX NON-REVERTING FUND. Sponsored by: Mayor Rudolph Clay, City of Gary, Celita Green, City Controller, Caren Jones, Superintendent Park Department CCITIZENS APPEARING AT SUCH MEETINGS SHALL HAVE A RIGHT TO BE HEARD THEREON

SUZETTE RAGGS Gary City Clerk SUZETTE RAGGS Gary City Clerk NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF GARY, LAKE COUNTY, INDIANA, THAT A PUBLIC HEARING SHALL BE HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 401 BROADWAY ON THE 6TH DAY OF APRIL 2010 AND A COMMITTEE HEARING ON THE 23RD DAY OF MARCH 2010 AT 5:30 P.M. C.P.O. 10-16 AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING CASINO APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE CITY OF GARY OUTSTANDING JUDGMENTS. Sponsored by: Mayor Rudolph Clay, City of Gary, Celita Green, City Controller CITIZENS APPEARING AT SUCH MEETINGS SHALL HAVE A RIGHT TO BE HEARD THEREON SUZETTE RAGGS Gary City Clerk

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF GARY, LAKE COUNTY, INDIANA, THAT A PUBLIC HEARING SHALL BE HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 401 BROADWAY ON THE 6TH DAY OF APRIL 2010 AND A COMMITTEE HEARING ON THE 23RD DAY OF MARCH 2010 AT 5:30 P.M. C.P.O. 10-22 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 6402 RELATINGTO THE MARQUETTE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT AND OPERATING FUND. Sponsored by: Mayor Rudolph Clay, City of Gary, Celita Green, City Controller, Caren Jones, Superintendent of Park Department

CITIZENS APPEARING AT SUCH MEETINGS SHALL HAVE A RIGHT TO BE HEARD THEREON .

SUZETTE RAGGS Gary City Clerk

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF GARY, LAKE COUNTY, INDIANA, THAT A PUBLIC HEARING SHALL BE HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 401 BROADWAY ON THE 6TH DAY OF APRIL 2010 AND A COMMITTEE HEARING ON THE 23RD DAY OF MARCH 2010 AT 5:30 P.M. C.P.O. 10-17 AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING 2010 CASINO APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE CITY OF GARY. Sponsored by: Mayor Rudolph Clay, City of Gary, Celita Green, City Contoller CITIZENS APPEARING AT SUCH MEETINGS SHALL HAVE A RIGHT TO BE HEARD THEREON SUZETTE RAGGS Gary City Clerk NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF GARY, LAKE COUNTY, INDIANA, THAT A PUBLIC HEARING SHALL BE HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 401 BROADWAY ON THE 6TH DAY OF APRIL 2010 AND A COMMITTEE HEARING ON THE 23RD DAY OF MARCH 2010 AT 5:30 P.M.

C.P.O. 10-18 AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING 2010 APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE WELFARE EXCESS PUBLIC SAFETY FUND FOR THE CITY OF GARY. Sponsored by: Mayor Rudolph Clay, City of Gary, Celita Green, City Controller

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF GARY, LAKE COUNTY, INDIANA, THAT A PUBLIC HEARING SHALL BE HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 401 BROADWAY ON THE 6TH DAY OF APRIL 2010 AND A COMMITTEE HEARING ON THE 23RD DAY OF MARCH 2010 AT 5:30 P.M. C.P.O. 10-23 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 34.133 OF THE CODE OFORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF GARY, INDIANA. Sponsored by: Mayor Rudolph Clay, City of Gary, Celita Green, City Controller, Caren Jones, Superintendent Park Department

CITIZENS APPEARING AT SUCH MEETINGS SHALL HAVE A RIGHT TO BE HEARD THEREON

SUZETTE RAGGS Gary City Clerk

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF GARY, LAKE COUNTY, INDIANA, THAT A PUBLIC HEARING SHALL BE HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 401 BROADWAY ON THE 6TH DAY OF APRIL 2010 AND A COMMITTEE HEARING ON THE 23RD DAY OF MARCH 2010 AT 5:30 P.M.

CITIZENS APPEARING AT SUCH MEETINGS SHALL HAVE A RIGHT TO BE HEARD THEREON

SUZETTE RAGGS Gary City Clerk

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF GARY, LAKE COUNTY, INDIANA, THAT A PUBLIC HEARING SHALL BE HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 401 BROADWAY ON THE 6TH DAY OF APRIL 2010 AND A COMMITTEE HEARING ON THE 23RD

C.P.O. 10-19 AN ORDINANCE REVISING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEFRAYING THE EXPENSES OF THE SEVERAL DEPARTMENTS OF THE CITY OF GARY, INDIANA, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2010, AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2010 INCLUDING ALL OUTSTANDING CLAIMS AND OBLIGATIONS AND FIXING A TIME WHEN THE SAME SHALL TAKE EFFECT. Sponsored by: Mayor Rudolph Clay, City of Gary, Celita Green, City Controller CITIZENS APPEARING AT SUCH MEETINGS SHALL HAVE A RIGHT TO BE HEARD THEREON

Property: 3701-3733 Chase Street, Gary, Indiana CITIZENS APPEARING AT SUCH MEETINGS SHALL HAVE A RIGHT TO BE HEARD THEREON

CITIZENS APPEARING AT SUCH MEETINGS SHALL HAVE A RIGHT TO BE HEARD THEREON

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING SUZETTE RAGGS Gary City Clerk

DAY OF MARCH 2010 AT 5:30 P.M. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF GARY, LAKE COUNTY, INDIANA, THAT A PUBLIC HEARING SHALL BE HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 401 BROADWAY ON THE 6TH DAY OF APRIL 2010 AND A COMMITTEE HEARING ON THE 23RD

Gary, Celita Green, City Controller

Property: 2036 West Ridge Road, Gary, Indiana

DAY OF MARCH 2010 AT 5:00 P.M.

Pursuant to the provisions of Indiana Code 6-1.1-25-4.5, Diane D Rouse, 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: 1737-39 Bigger Key Number or Parcel Number: 45-08-07-406-010.000-004 Brief Legal Description: GAFFNEY’S ADDITION TOLLESTON ALL L.39 BL.3 O2 Vacant orAbandoned Sale Pursuant to IC 6-1.1-24, the Lake County Auditor issued Tax Sale Certificate No 452810095 to the Lake County Commissioners for the above real property. On November 24, 2009, the Lake County Commissioners offered for public sale and sole Tax Sale Certificate No. 452810095 to Lola Agunloye for the amount of $25.00.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Pursuant to the provisions of Indiana Code 6-1.1-25-4.5, Diane D Rouse 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: 1757-59 Bigger Key Number or Parcel Number: 45-08-07-406-015.000-004 Brief Legal Description: GAFFNEY’S ADDITION TOLLESTON ALL L.34 BL.3 O2 Vacant orAbandoned Sale

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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 $25.00 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.

SUZETTE RAGGS Gary City Clerk

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF GARY, LAKE COUNTY, INDIANA, THAT A PUBLIC HEARING SHALL BE HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 401 BROADWAY ON THE 6TH DAY OF APRIL 2010 AND A COMMITTEE HEARING ON THE 23RD DAY OF MARCH 2010 AT 5:30 P.M.

C.P.O. 10-20 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING APPROPRIATIONS FOR SPECIAL REVENUES AND DONATION FUNDS IN THE CITYOF GARY. Sponsored by: Mayor Rudolph Clay, City of

Saturday, March 20, 2010

A RESOLUTION OF THE COMC.P.R. 10-02 MON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GARY, INDIANA, AUTHORIZING THE PARTICIPATION OF SAID CITY IN THE MOTOR FUEL HEDGE PROGRAM OF THE INDIANA BOND BANK FOR THE 2010 BUDGET YEAR, THE EXECUTION OF THE QUALIFIED ENTITY REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT IN CONNECTION THEREWITH AND OTHER RELATED MATTERS. Sponsored by: Celita Green, City Controller

CITIZENS APPEARING AT SUCH MEETINGS SHALL HAVE A RIGHT TO BE HEARD THEREON

SUZETTE RAGGS Gary City Clerk

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF GARY, LAKE COUNTY, INDIANA, THAT A PUBLIC HEARING SHALL BE HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 401 BROADWAY ON THE 6TH DAY OF APRIL 2010 AND A COMMITTEE HEARING ON THE 23RD DAY OF MARCH 2010 AT 5:00 P.M.

C.P.R. 10-03 A RESOLUTION HOLDING A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION OF A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING FOR THE ELDERLY. Sponsored by: City of Gary Department of Redevelopment

CITIZENS APPEARING AT SUCH MEETINGS SHALL HAVE A RIGHT TO BE HEARD THEREON

SUZETTE RAGGS Gary City Clerk

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FIELDS AND DREAMS

BY LANEL CHAMBERS

“Meet The Team Luncheon” May 10 will Feature Ferguson Jenkins The Gary SouthShore RailCats will host a gala “Meet the Team Luncheon,” Monday, May 10, at the Radisson Hotel in Merrillville featuring Hall of Fame Cubs right-hander Ferguson Jenkins as the keynote speaker.

Luncheon tickets are on sale now.

Every RailCats player in camp with the team along with coaches and front office staff will be on hand at the luncheon, giving fans their first chance to get a look at the 2010 team while enjoying a delicious catered meal.

The “Meet the Team Luncheon” will be hosted from 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. and held in one of the Radisson’s spacious ballrooms.

The first 30 tables purchased for the luncheon will include one of the RailCats players or coaches, and full tables can be purchased now for $500 by calling the RailCats at (219)882-2255.

Jenkins, the 1971 Cy Young winner and a 1991 Hall of Fame inductee, will deliver the day’s keynote address and be available to sign autographs and mingle with fans. He pitched for the Cubs from 1966-73 and 1982-83 and then retired in 1983 with 284 career wins and 3,192 strikeouts. A three-time National League All-Star, Jenkins’ number 31 was retired by the Cubs in 2009. He will return to U. S. Steel Yard for the second straight summer on Wednesday, June 30, throwing batting practice to lucky fans before the game.

Limited single tickets are available for the “Meet the Team Luncheon” at $50 for the general public and $40 for 2010 RailCats

season ticket holders. Seating will be limited.

The RailCats will open their exhibition season later that night at 7 p.m. against the American Association’s St. Paul Saints, and all tickets purchased for the “Meet the Team Luncheon” include a ticket to that night’s game.

For information on the Radisson Hotel at Star Plaza, visit the Web site: www.radisson.com/merrill villein.

The RailCats open the 2010 season at 7 p.m., Thursday, May 20, at The Steel Yard against the Kansas City T-Bones. Season tickets, group outings, miniplans and flex tickets are available by calling the RailCats at (219) 882-2255.

For more information on the RailCats or the 2010 “Meet the Team Luncheon,” visit the Web site: www.railcatsbaseball.com.

(Provided by Andy Viano, director of Media Relations and Broadcasting, Gary SouthShore RailCats) “Athletics; The Other Half of Education” Blake Ress, commissioner of the IHSAA We are living in challenging times! I am not speaking about the spirit with which one high school football team or basketball team challenges another or the courage that is required for a young high school wrestler to face an intimidating opponent.

Instead, I’m referring to the economic challenges facing school corporations throughout Indiana. Budget cuts not only threaten the quality of the classroom experience, they also put “extracurricular” activities, such as high school sports, at risk.

In reality, referring to activity

BRANDON DAWSON, #13, makes sure his Wallace Hornets get two points against the Plymouth Pilgrims in their morning basketball game at Chesterton High School. The Hornets won 47-35. (Photo by Ted Brown) 16

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programs (such as athletics, band, drama, debate, etc.) as “extracurricular” is a misnomer. They actually are “co-curricular” due to the many life lessons that one learns through participation.

The role that athletics play in our state’s high schools is not to be taken for granted, nor is it to be taken lightly. Numerous research studies prove that studentathletes are more successful than students who choose not to participate in athletics. For example, a comprehensive statewide study conducted over a three-year period in North Carolina showed dramatic differences between student-athletes and nonathletes in five areas: Athletes, Non-Athletes: *Grade Point Average - 2.86, 1.96; *Absences in 180-day school year - 6.52, 12.57; *Discipline Referrals - 30.5 percent, 40.6 percent; *Dropout Rate - 0.7 percent, 8.9 percent; *Graduation Rate - 99.56 percent, 94.66 percent.

Evidence of the value of activity and athletic programs is more than anecdotal. Consider these facts: *In the publication, No Child Left Behind: the facts about 21st Century Learning, published by the United States Department of Education, it was reported that students who spent no time in extracurricular activities were 49 percent more likely to use drugs and 37 percent more likely to become teenage parents. *Researchers writing in a 2004 article published in the American Journal of Health Behavior showed that students participating in organized high school sports were 25 percent less likely to be current cigarette smokers. *A Harvard Educational Review article in 2002 found that participation in after school activities appears to be one of the few interventions that benefit low-status, disadvantaged high school students as much or more than their more advantaged peers.

(Coincidently, these co-curricular activities are also instrumental in teaching essential life skills to teenagers who live in single parent homes, which is 30 percent of all the households in Indiana.)

Certainly, at the Indiana High School Athletic Association, Inc. (IHSAA) we are more focused on athletic participation than on other activities, so many of my thoughts are centered on the value of education-based athletics in our schools. However, I believe these concepts are applicable to other co-curricular activities as well.

Not only do high school athlet-

WEST LAFAYETTE COACH David Wood (left) congratulates Gary Wallace Coach Renaldo Thomas at the end of the Class 3A Regional championship game Saturday, March 13, 2010, at Chesterton High School. The Wallace Hornets won 71-52. They will play the Fort Wayne Elmhurst Trojans, in the Class 3A semi-state basketball game, Saturday, March 20, at Lafayette Jefferson High School. (Photo by Ted Brown) ic programs produce better stu- athletics? dents, they serve as a source of In addition, obesity rates pride for local high schools, unify among teenagers have more than communities, and develop char- tripled in the past 30 years. Overacter. Additionally they provide a weight children of all ages have unique opportunity for teenagers become a problem of epidemic to learn much needed life skills proportion in America. And yet, that may not be a part of the if there is one sure remedy for hyclassroom curriculum. pertension, heart disease, and diAthletic programs provide valu- abetes among our young people, able lessons for practical situa- it is active participation in a high tions. school sport.

Where else can a teenager learn High school sports teach a lesthe value of teamwork, the im- son that it would be good for all portance of sportsmanship, and of society to learn, especially in the lesson that success is a by- tough economic times like these: product of hard work?

When faced with a challenge, reWhere else can a high school gardless of how monumental it student learn self-discipline, might seem, we have to work build self-confidence, and devel- harder and work together if we op the skills to handle competi- expect to prevail. And that’s what tive, pressure-packed situations? is needed right now, the resolve to These are all products of educa- work harder and work together to tion based athletics and are quali- solve the financial crisis facing ties they will need in order to be- our state’s schools-but without come responsible, productive “watering down” the total learncitizens. ing experience.

When I was a high school prinIf we have that resolve to resist cipal, I always treasured those the temptation to make the cost dedicated teachers who were de- of competing prohibitive or, voted to inspiring their students worse yet, to totally eliminate to learn and appreciate their par- athletic programs in our high ticular discipline whether it be schools, the winner will be our physics, calculus, literature or a state’s young people. They need foreign language. These educa- all the help we can give them as tors were knowledgeable, stimu- they enter a global society that is lating people to have on a faculty. increasingly complex, fast-paced However, by necessity, the focal and competitive. point of all outstanding classSend Your Sports News room teachers must be on the academics.

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