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Abundant Life Community Church Hammond Christian Reformed New Hope Missionary Trinity Lutheran Church 6808 Missouri Ave., Hammond, IN Church Baptist Church 7227 Hohman Ave, Hammond, IN Pastor Dr. Michael White 1910 167th St, Hammond, IN 1117 Merrill St., Hammond, IN (219) 932-4660 (219) 845-0954 Pastor Donald Jabaay Reverend Herman A. Polk, Sr. Sunday Worship 9:00 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. (219) 844-3331 (219) 932-5955 Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship 11 a.m. Sunday School 9:50 a.m. Sunday 10:30 a.m. On FACEBOOK Sunday Evening Worship 6 p.m. Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m. Sunday School 9:00 am Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church Wed. Evening Bible Study 7 p.m. Coffee Break Tuesday 9:00 a.m. Wednesday 8:30 am, 1:30 & 7:00 pm www.trinityhammond.com www.alcccogop.org Ladies Bible Study Tuesday 6:00 p.m www.hammondcrc.org An Open Door Church New Salem Missionary 7105 Hohman Ave., Hammond, IN Baptist Church “We come Drs. Meredith & Marilyn Shackelford Hyde Park United Methodist Church 833 Conkey St., Hammond, IN (219) 931-5747 6348 Harrison Ave., Hammond, IN Pastor Wayne Hudson Sunday 10:00 a.m. Preacher Darryl Dorton (219) 932-0999 to church Wednesday 7:00 p.m. (219) 932-0613 Sunday 11:00 a.m. www.anopendoorchurch.org Sunday 12:30 p.m. Wednesday 7:00 p.m. Thursday Thrift shop 9:00 a.m. - Noon not to Bethel Congregational C.O.G.I.C. Last Saturday of the month Free Pancake breakfast 9-11 am 815 Michigan St.., Hammond, IN New Zion Temple Church Deacon Lester Stokes 926 Morris Street, Hammond, IN hide our (219) 931-1301 Bishop Brandon A. Jacobs Sunday School 9:00 a.m. Mt. Zion Baptist Church (219) 931-ZION (9466) Sunday 10:30 a.m. 1047 Kenwood St., Hammond, IN Sunday School 9:30 a.m. problems Friday 7:30 p.m. Reverend William R. Collins Sunday Morning Worship (219) 931-4337 11:30 a.m. Christian Life Center Sunday 11:00 am Wednesday Prayer 6:30 p.m. but to heal 6947 Hohman Ave., Hammond, IN Wednesday Bible Study 6:30 pm Wed Bible Study 7:00 p.m. Pastor Sam Hamstra Wednesday Prayer 6:00 pm www.newziontemple.org (219) 803-6713 them.” Email [email protected] Sunday 9:00 & 11:00 a.m. New Community Baptist Church www.clc.tv/hammond ~ Dieter F. Uchtdorf 707 169th Street, Hammond, IN Testimony C.O.G.I.C. of Hammond Rev. Patrick H Gillis, Pastor 1022 Cleveland St, Hammond, IN (219) 931-8407 Elder Patrick Williams Sunday School 9:00 a.m. (219) 937-4676 Sunday Worship Service 10:00 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Bible Study Wednesday 12:00 p.m. Sunday Worship 11:30 a.m. 5:30 p.m. Friday 7:30 p.m. www.ncbc-hammond.com

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5 EMAIL: [email protected] January 15, 2020 CALL US: 219.931.6700 Request for Proposal Coach’s Corner Released for Downtown Denied Renewal Mayor Thomas M. new Downtown Hammond The Lake County Liquor last year and a half and the McDermott, Jr. and the train station cementing this Board today unanimously extra patrols that the police City’s Department of area of our city, the heart of denied the renewal of Coach’s department has imposed since Corner liquor license. The the night of the murder. “This Planning and Development our community is already embattled Hessville bar faced bar is taking patrols that we have released a new and beating again.” remonstrators including should have in other parts of the vibrant RFP for an important Letters of Intent the City of Hammond, the city and focusing them on the far downtown Hammond site. to respond are due to Hammond Police Department, north part of Hessville to watch The City of Hammond is Africa Tarver, Executive Councilwoman Janet Venecz, Coach’s Corner,” he said. requesting proposals for Director of Planning and 6th District Councilman Scott The city also presented Rakos and others. evidence that the bar’s business a brand new multi-use Development at atarver@ Since a murder that license was being investigated residential building which gohammond.com by occurred in the parking lot of the and the pizza business inside would house 200+ units, January 15, 2020, with the bar on November 24th, the bar the bar was operating without a with retail and commercial full Proposals due February has been under intense scrutiny license. “I was surprised the bar on the ground level, 28, 2020 at noon. All by the public and the city. The through their attorney failed to complimenting a new active information about this RFP, city presented evidence of 77 take any responsibility for what police calls since the current has happened at their bar. They and welcoming plaza at the Downtown Hammond, and owner took ownership of the bar blamed the city, the police and corner of Hohman Avenue its new Master Plan is located in September of 2018, including bad patrons. If they have any and a designed Rimbach at www.gohammond.com/ 9 fights, 2 domestic batteries, 4 desire to continue to have a good Street. downtown. weapons offenses, and the one relationship with the city they “This first step is For more information, homicide. “I am happy with the need to step up and acknowledge liquor board’s decision,” said their shortcomings, not blame crucial in setting the tone please contact Anne Mayor Thomas McDermott, everyone else,” said Kevin for Downtown Hammond’s Anderson, Director of Jr. “As mayor I’ve always Smith, corporation counsel for future,” says Mayor Thomas Economic Development, at taken tough stances against the city. M. McDermott, Jr. “The andersona@gohammond. bars that become nuisances The bar plans on appealing City is moving forward with com or 219-853-6508 x-1. for our neighborhoods and the denial of their liquor license to its new Master Plan from Jeff havens for violence. I hope the the Indiana Alcoholic Beverage state commission affirms this Commission in Indianapolis. Speck and Associates and decision,” he said. the interest we’re receiving Officer Brendon O’Neil from developers already Source: testified about the additional it outstanding. With the The City of Hammond manpower that the bar has Source: drained from the city over the The City of Hammond White Star Tours T.J Boyle Central African American Electric Heritage Tour Real Estate, Inc. Ed Marzec Washington, DC to Selling Your National Museum History & Fri 9 am - 10 am Cultural Tour House as is New & Rewire Please Call (219) 845-1100 5 Days/4 Nights Live Call In • Licensed • Bonded June 18-22, 2020 Bill Trinidad 1230 AM & 104.7 FM • Insured $589.00 per person (219) 922-2300 Call for Deposit $29.00 (708) 704-0593 [email protected] (219) 844-5884 Call for Reservations Sponsorship Info Ernie Dillon (708) 247-2728 Hammond, IN Pick-up Location Hammond, IN (219) 789-0077

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Season. The cast will be joined Denver’s America includes weeks. Right now, the Red As a special thank- on stage by musicians William Scenic Designer and Head of Cross has less than a three- you, those who come to give Underwood, Malcolm Ruhl and Production Ann Davis, Lighting day supply of type O blood. blood or platelets Jan. 1-19, Alison Tatum. Fortunato will Designer G. “Max” Maxin IV, To help tackle the critical 2020, will automatically direct and William Underwood Sound Designer Joe Palermo, need, the Red Cross and NFL be entered for a chance to is the Music Director. Previews Costume Designer Brenda are working together to offer experience the Super Bowl begin on February 13 with an Winstead and Prop Designer one lucky winner a trip to live. The Red Cross and Opening Night on February 16 Melissa Geel. Stage manager Super Bowl LIV in Miami. NFL have teamed up to offer and a continued run through is Jessica Banaszak. Linda During the weeks of one winner two tickets to March 22. 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11 EMAIL: [email protected] January 15, 2020 CALL US: 219.931.6700 Munster High’s “Chapter Two” at All-Stars Nominee Beatniks Theater Senior Emma Regional All-Stars. Those Hammond Community Find more Higgason is Munster High 90 students will be invited Theatre presents “Chapter information online http:// School’s nominee to the to a recognition lunch on Two,” by Neil Simon, directed hammondcommunitytheatre. Indiana Academic All-Stars April 30 and may also be by Andy Leahy. org/chapter.html recognition program. Juniors eligible for a scholarship if George and Jennie are Show dates are as Shriya Iyer, Benjamin attending Indiana University in love, utterly perfect for follows: Friday, February 7, Mellon, Ava Quasney, or Purdue University. each other, and are getting 2020, at 8:00 p.m.; Saturday, and Emily Shu have been The IASP issued a married. There are just a few February 8 at 8:00 p.m.; problems: 1) They’ve only Sunday, February 9 at 2:00 selected as Munster High statement: “Please join us in been dating for two weeks. p.m.; Friday, February 14 at School’s Rising Stars of congratulating these students 2) George’s beloved wife of 8:00 p.m.; Saturday, February Indiana-Class of 2021. on all they have already twelve years just passed away. 15 at 8:00 p.m.; and Sunday, The students were selected achieved. We offer our 3) Jennie has just gone through February 16 at 2:00 p.m. for these honors for their support and encouragement five years of counseling Contact the director: outstanding academic as they continue their which culminated in a messy Andy Leahy at andyleahy47@ achievements while in high accomplishments and divorce. George’s brother, aol.com school. expand their knowledge, Leo, and Jennie’s friend, Performances at The Rising Stars growth, and leadership skills Faye, don’t have it any easier. Beatniks On Conkey, 420 program, sponsored by well into the future.” Both of their marriages are in Conkey St. Hammond, IN; the Indiana Association of Through its trouble, they’re worried about 2 blocks east of Hohman School Principals’ (IASP), Department of Student George and Jennie getting Avenue. is recognizing high school Programs, the IASP provides married too quickly, and the $15, cash only at the juniors for the 4th time extra-curricular activities two of them are thinking about door, buy tickets in advance as a complement to its for students in grades 4-12. having an affair with each online, or call 219-852-0848 Indiana Academic All-Stars During the 2018-19 school other. Neil Simon’s semi- for reservations or more recognition program for year, over 42,000 students autobiographical Chapter information Two examines what it means high school seniors, now in representing every Indiana to truly love someone else, its 34th year. Every year, county participated in and asks whether finding a Source: the IASP asks each Indiana IASP sponsored activities. soulmate can happen more Hammond high school to nominate Programs include Indiana than once in a lifetime. Community Theatre one representative to its Academic All-Stars, Indiana Indiana Academic All-Star Academic Spell Bowl, program and to select up to Indiana Academic Super four students currently in Bowl, Indiana Academic the 11th grade to represent Quiz Bowl, Future Problem Munster High School among Solvers, M.A.T.H. Bowl, the Rising Stars of Indiana- Science Bowl, Martin Luther Class on 2021. Rising King Jr. Essay Writing CR Publications Stars nominees receive a Contest, Student Day At the is located at certificate. Legislature, and the Indiana From all the senior Cheer Championship. 7103 1/2 Kennedy Ave., nominees to the Academic All-Stars program, 40 Hammond, Indiana are selected as Indiana Academic All-Stars and Source: 50 are recognized as Munster High School

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13 EMAIL: [email protected] January 15, 2020 CALL US: 219.931.6700 Miguel Torres Arreola DOB: 01/31/1972 Height: 5’05 Juan Antonio Chavez Age:47 Eye Color: BRO DOB: 06/13/1983 Height: 5”08” Race: M Hair Color: BLK Age: 36 Eye Color: BRO Sex: M Weight: 205 Race: H Hair Color: BRO Wanted for: Sex: M Weight: 150 Rape, Stalking Wanted for: Child Molesting Last Known Location: 4618 Towle Ave Last Known Location: Hammond, IN 4852 Olcott Ave East Chicago, IN

Joseph Michael Gualandi Matthew David Hall DOB: 10/08/1976 Height: 5’7 DOB:09/13/1969 Height: 6’00” Age: 42 Eye Color: BLU Age: 49 Eye Color: BRO Race: W Hair Color: BLN Race: W Hair Color: BRO Sex: M Weight: 190 Sex: M Weight: 215 Wanted for: Wanted for: Failure to Register as a Failure to Register as a Sex Offender Sex Offender

Last Known Location: Last Known Location: 512 State St 10108 Eerie Pl, Hammond, IN 1st Floor Highland, IN

Robert Edward Simms Joe Bob Summers DOB:INACTIVE 5/13/1988 Height: 6’04” DOB: 12/18/1975 Height: 5”10” Age: 30 Eye Color: BLU Age: 43 Eye Color: GRN Race: W Hair Color: BLN Race: W Hair Color: BLN Sex: M Weight: 240 Sex: M Weight:195 Wanted for: Wanted for: Armed Robbery Robbery

Last Known Location: Last Known Location: 716 E Franciscan Dr 717 Colfax St Crown Point, IN Gary, IN

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14 EMAIL: [email protected] January 15, 2020 CALL US: 219.931.6700 Hammond Neighborhood Society of Innovators Community Meetings Gives Award The Society of its inception in 2005 until Hessville Neighborhood Crime January 16 Watch Innovators at Purdue 2018. Davies was also 7:00 PM Thursday Jean Shepard Center Northwest has announced instrumental in relaunching 1031 Mahoney Dr. John Davies as the the South Shore poster organization’s first Lifetime series in the late 1990s and South Hammond-Jefferson January 16 Neighborhood Watch Achievement Award worked with the South Shore 7:00 PM Thursday Hammond Housing Authority recipient. Convention & Visitors 1402 173rd Street This award is the Authority (SSCVA) to Society of Innovators’ create the Wall of Legends East Hammond/Pullman January 21 Crime Watch highest honor for an in 2004, an exhibit focused 6:30 PM Tuesday Ophelia Steen Center individual leader. The award on often unsung Region 5927 Columbia will not be given every year, heroes who shared the values but rather will be presented of exploration, courage, Harrison Park Crime Watch February 4 6:30 PM VFW as the organization’s Board creativity and innovation. Tuesday 5820 Hohman Ave. of Directors identifies A self-proclaimed deserving candidates. Not champion for Northwest Edison Community Watch only must the Lifetime Indiana, Davies was one February 5 6:30 PM Edison School Wednesday Achievement Award of the first to say that 7025 Madison recipient demonstrate innovation exists in the significant innovation, but region. He has helped drive Irving Crime Watch February 7 that the work was sustained a culture of innovation here. 9:15 AM Irving School Friday 4727 Pine over a significant amount “While speaking of time and their success with many of John Davies’ was not limited to just one friends and colleagues, we Whiting/ Crime Watch February 13 6:30 PM Calumet College-Room 200 role, company or sector. It quickly discovered that this Thursday 2400 New York Avenue is open to any individual award is long overdue,” said whose work took place in or Jason Williams, assistant significantly impacted the director of the Society South Hohman Ave April 23 Neighborhood Watch Northwest Indiana region. of Innovators at Purdue 6:30 PM Thursday Trinity Lutheran Church “John Davies Northwest. “It is clear that Corner of 173rd & Hohman Ave easily crosses the hurdle John’s impact on this region of being recognized for will last for generations to lifetime achievement in come.” this community,” said Davies was Gary Johnson, president of recognized at the Society’s 18” x 24” Yard Sign Mortar Net Solutions and annual event on Nov. 21. board chair of the Society More information about the Only $19.00! of Innovators at Purdue award can be found online at Northwest. www.pnw.edu/soi/awards. Davies is the founder Call at 931-6700 or email us and retired managing director of the Society of Source: [email protected] Innovators. He successfully Purdue led the organization from University Northwest

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