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An Open Door Church Dayspring Ministries C.O.G.I.C. Hyde Park United Methodist Church New Zion Temple Church 7105 Hohman Ave., Hammond, IN 860 State St, Hammond, IN 6348 Harrison Ave., Hammond, IN 926 Morris Street, Hammond, IN Drs. Meredith & Marilyn Shackelford Superintendent Pastor Marvin O. Nunn Pastor Pete Ward Bishop Brandon A. Jacobs (219) 931-5747 (219) 803-6063 (219) 932-0613 (219) 931-ZION (9466) Sunday 10:00 a.m. Sunday Prayer 10:30 am Sunday School 11:00 a.m Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Wednesday 7:00 pm Sunday School 11:00 am Sunday 12:30 p.m. Sunday Morning Worship www.anopendoorchurch.org Sunday Morning Worship 12:00 pm Thursday Thrift shop 9:00 a.m. - Noon 7:45 am & 11:00 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study 7:30 pm Last Saturday of the month Wednesday Prayer 6:30 p.m. Apostolic Church of the Lord Jesus Thursday Bible Study 12:00 pm Free Pancake breakfast 9-11 am Wed Bible Study 7:00 p.m. Christ www.dayspringministries.info www.newziontemple.org 624 Highland St., Hammond, IN Pastor District Elder John Andrews Mt. Zion Baptist Church (219) 931-7092 Greater Works Outreach Prayer and 1047 Kenwood St., Hammond, IN Saint Joseph Roman Sunday 11:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. Deliverance Ministry Reverend William R. Collins Catholic Church Wednesday 6:00 p.m. 5125 Hohman Ave., Hammond, IN (219) 931-4337 5310 Hohman Ave, Hammond, IN Friday 7:00 p.m. Apostle Jose Ruiz (219) 852-0677 Sunday 11:00 am Rev. Richard Orlinski, Pastor Sunday 11:30 a.m Wednesday Bible Study (219) 932-0702 Wednesday 6:00 p.m. 6:30 pm Sunday: 9:00 a.m. Mass Bethel Congregational C.O.G.I.C. Friday 7:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer 6:00 pm Mon, Wed, & Fri: 9:00 a.m. Mass 815 Michigan St.., Hammond, IN www.greaterwksmin.com Saturday: 3:30 p.m. Reconciliation Deacon Lester Stokes 4:30 p.m. Mass (219) 931-1301 Hammond Christian Reformed New Community Baptist Church Sunday School 9:00 a.m. Church 5461 Calumet Ave, Hammond, IN Sunday 10:30 a.m. 1910 167th St, Hammond, IN Rev. Patrick H Gillis, Pastor Friday 7:30 p.m. Pastor Donald Jabaay (219) 931-8497 Testimony C.O.G.I.C. of Hammond (219) 844-3331 Sunday School 9:00 a.m. 1022 Cleveland St, Hammond, IN Elder Patrick Williams Christian Family Worship Center Sunday School 9:50 a.m. Sunday Worship Service 10:00 a.m. (219) 937-4676 6532 Arizona Ave, Hammond, IN Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m. Bible Study Wednesday 5:00 p.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Pastor Xavier Menzies, Sr. Coffee Break Tuesday 9:00 a.m. www.ncbc-hammond.com Sunday Worship 11:30 a.m. (219) 961-4375 Ladies Bible Study Tuesday 6:00 p.m Friday 7:30 p.m. Sunday School 10:00 a.m. New Hope Missionary www.hammondcrc.org Morning Worship 11:15 a.m. Baptist Church Wednesday Prayer 6:30 p.m. 1117 Merrill St., Hammond, IN Trinity Lutheran Church Bible Enrichment Class 7:00 p.m. House of Hope Reverend Herman A. Polk, Sr. 7227 Hohman Ave, Hammond, IN Free Transportation 1845 Stanton Ave, Whiting, IN (219) 932-5955 Pastor Kevin Olson www.christianfam.org Pastors Obed & Maria Marrero Sunday 10:30 a.m. (219) 932-4660 (219) 746-2275 Sunday School 9:00 am Sunday School 9:30 a.m. [email protected] Wednesday 8:30 am, 1:30 & 7:00 pm Christian Life Center Sunday Worship 8:00. & 11:00 a.m. Sunday 11:00 a.m 6947 Hohman Ave., Hammond, IN On FACEBOOK Tuesday 7:00 p.m. Bible Study Elder Patrick Williams New Salem Missionary Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church Thursday 7:00 p.m. (219) 803-6713 Baptist Church www.trinityhammond.com Email [email protected] 833 Conkey St., Hammond, IN Sunday 10:00 a.m. Pastor Wayne Hudson www.clc.tv/nwi (219) 932-0999 Sunday 11:00 a.m. Wednesday 7:00 pm Church Directory Listing $8.00 per/issue (minimum 4 issues)

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4 EMAIL: [email protected] February 15, 2018 CALL US: 219.931.6700 Red Cross In Need of HPL Highlights Blood Donations Pullman Porter Winter storms and the Blood donations are The Hammond Public white. The pay was low, but flu don’t just mean a lot of needed in the coming days Library’s African American it still was higher than many people are missing work and to help replenish the blood History Month program is other African Americans school – it also means they supply and ensure patients Tues., Feb. 20 at 6:30 p.m. were earning. Porters suffered can’t keep their American continue to receive lifesaving David Peterson, executive the indignity of being called Red Cross blood and platelet treatments. Donors can help director of the National A. “George” — no matter their donation appointments. The even more patients when they Philip Randolph Pullman actual name — because they Red Cross is urging healthy invite a loved one, friend or Porter Museum, discusses worked for George Pullman’s donors of all blood types co-worker to give with them. Pullman porters as well company. The porters were to roll up a sleeve to help Make an appointment as A. Philip Randolph, instrumental in establishing maintain the blood supply for to donate this winter by organizer of the Brotherhood a Black middle class in patients in need. downloading the free Red of Sleeping Car Porters, the America. Union members In 2018, severe winter Cross Blood Donor App, first predominantly African fought for better working weather forced about 600 visiting redcrossblood.org or American labor union. conditions, better pay, and blood drives to cancel, calling 1-800-RED CROSS The museum is civil rights. resulting in more than 17,500 (1-800-733-2767). based just across the state Please join us at this uncollected blood and platelet line in Chicago’s Pullman free program to learn more donations. And, widespread community. That is where about this important chapter flu across the U.S. has resulted Source: George M. Pullman, after in history. The library is in lower turnout at blood The American the Civil War, built a town at 564 State Street, at the drives. Red Cross to house employees for his intersection of Sibley and railroad car company. Once Sohl, in Hammond; (219) his company built the cars, 931-5100, ext. 310. Thanks formerly enslaved men were to the Friends of the Library hired as porters to serve Hammond, Ind., Inc. for passengers. funding this program. CR Publications The work was never- read it online! ending, as porters could be called upon at any time to CRPubNWI.com shine shoes, carry luggage, turn down beds, and perform other tasks. Almost all porters Source: were African American, while The Hammond Herrera almost all supervisors were Public Library Towing

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5 EMAIL: [email protected] February 15, 2018 CALL US: 219.931.6700 LAMA Hosts Pillow Hammond Historical Drive for St. Jude Society Program During the month of interact with especially my co- The Hammond the history of Whiting’s February Latin American workers that are just as giving Historical Society next B’nai Judah Synagogue and Motorcycle Association as I am,” said Verdi. program will be held on Hammond’s Temple Beth-El, (L.A.M.A.) of Crown Point is L.A.M.A. member, Lourdes Saturday March 3, 2018 memorializing many of the hosting a pillow drive for St. Hicks, has reached out to her 10:00am. The Theme is city’s founders. Jude House Crown Point. community as well. “Helping “History of a Jewish Presence Programs are held at St. Jude House is a safe St. Jude is dear to me because in Hammond & Whiting” 10:00 a.m. in the Community emergency shelter for victims I know every bit of help means The Historical Society Room of the Hammond Public of domestic violence and their a lot to those families,“ said is proud to introduce our Library, 564 State Street, in dependent children. They Hicks. Hicks is currently speaker; LINDA DUNN of downtown Hammond. 219- provide housing, advocacy setting up donation locations Temple Beth-El, a Reform 931-5100 and compassionate assistance. within East Chicago. Jewish congregation in For further information Every person that stays at St. L.A.M.A. of Crown Munster, where she has been about this or future programs Jude receives a pillow and Point is an organization that a member since 1976. She has contact Ruth Mores bedding. promotes a positive image of served on the synagogue’s [email protected] “We try to make their the greater biker community stay cozy and home-like through civic engagements, Board of Trustees for over 25 . as possible,“ said Val Lay, volunteering and neighborhood years and was President for 6 director of development. Bed initiatives. L.A.M.A. consists years. pillows are always needed and of people from around the globe Jewish traditions Source: used. that value family, integrity, and historical artifacts will The Hammond Members of L.A.M.A. loyalty and have a passion for be discussed along with Historical Society are reaching out to their motor touring. employers, family and friends To learn more about to help with their pillow drive Latin American Motorcycle for St. Jude House. Emmanuel Association (L.A.M.A.) of Verdi, business manager for Crown Point or to donate to this L.A.M.A., set up a drop off bed pillow drive, please contact CR Publications location at his employment [email protected]. is located at Milton Brunson Elementary School in Chicago. “I felt that 7103 1/2 Kennedy Ave., it’s very important to ask for Source: the help of every human being I St. Jude House Hammond, Indiana

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6 EMAIL: [email protected] February 15, 2018 CALL US: 219.931.6700 Calumet Region Photo Club CR Publications Photography enthusiasts in submitted by clinic participants Northwest Indiana, the Chicago and how to make improvements suburbs, and throughout the using Photoshop. Meets Your Needs For Midwest are invited to attend the Calumet Region Photo 9th Annual Photography Clinic, Club officials noted that photo Flyers, Advertisements, an all-day event hosted by the enthusiasts from Indiana, , Calumet Region Photo Club. The and Michigan have participated in clinic is slated for Saturday, March previous clinics. Photographers Business Cards, Printing, 24, at The Center for Visual and of all skill levels and interests are Performing Arts, Munster, Indiana. welcome to attend. and So Much More! Featured speaker will be For clinic details or for more photographer Blake Rudis from information about the Calumet Kansas City, Missouri. Landscape Region Photo Club, visit the club’s photography is his specialty. His website at www.calregionphoto. Call us now at clinic presentation topics will org. Those interested in attending include photographic composition can download a registration form (219) 931-6700 or email us techniques, color theory, and post- from the website. Early bird production workflow. Blake is a registration fee for the all-day at newsdesk@ self-publishing author who speaks clinic is $75 if received by March nationwide at workshops and 1. After that date the fee is $80. crpubnwi.com conventions. All registrations must be received “The Calumet Region Photo by March 17. Fees include Club is thrilled that Blake Rudis all presentations, continental will be sharing his photography breakfast, luncheon, opportunity knowledge with us,” noted Raleigh to visit with vendors, and a chance Wolfe, club president. “Blake is at winning door prizes. a world-renowned photography The Calumet Region educator. He is sponsored by Photo Club is a non-profit Hammond ON1, a Portland, Oregon, digital education organization. Monthly photo editing company known meetings are held at Fairmeadow School by photographers around the Community Church in Munster. world. Those attending our clinic The club is a member of the Board will have plenty of opportunities Chicago Area Camera Clubs to improve their photography, Association. Meetings regardless of their current skills and experiences.” Blake Rudis’ presentation Source: topics will also include positive The Calumet Region critiques of several images Photo Club February 20th Wallace Elementary 6235 Jefferson Ave 6:00 pm Hammond, IN 46324

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8 EMAIL: [email protected] February 15, 2018 CALL US: 219.931.6700 Ihsaa Boys 3A Basketball Sectionals Mayor Thomas M. Doors open at 6pm, and the McDermott, Jr. and Hammond game starts at 7pm. Parks & Recreation are Single Session Tickets excited to announce that the are $6.00 or just $10 for all Facts 2018 IHSAA Class 3A Boys games. Basketball State Tournament Tickets are available will be held at the Hammond ONLY at the door. Civic Center on Tuesday, Participating schools February 27; Friday, March 2; include: Hammond High, Believe it and Saturday, March 3. Here Gavit, Clark, Light House, is the game schedule: Griffith and Gary West side. Tuesday, February 27: For more information, Doors open at 5:00 pm and call the Hammond Civic the games start at 6:00 pm and Center at (219) 853-6378. 8:00 pm. or Not Friday, March 2: Doors open at 5:00 pm and the games start at 6:00 pm and 8:00 pm. Saturday, March 3: is Source: the Championship Game. The City of Hammond

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10 EMAIL: [email protected] February 15, 2018 CALL US: 219.931.6700 Hammond Hermits 2018 Baseball/Softball Season Top Graduates Bishop Noll Institute has attended St. John the Baptist; Registration at Olympia Lanes Bowling announced its Graduates with Makala Blakely, of Gary, attended 4150 Calumet Avenue, Hammond, IN Distinction for the class of 2018. Calvary Academy; Abigail These top academic seniors all Damacio, of Griffith, attended St. Early Bird Jan 27 10:00 am - 12:00 pm earned a 4.0 or above GPA. Mary’s; Lindsay Ferrell, of Crown Feb 3 10:00 am - 12:00 pm These grades also determine the Point, attended St. Mary’s; Julia Feb 9 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm valedictorian and salutatorian. Fugger, of Lansing, attended St. Feb 21 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Principal Lorenza Jara Thomas More; Jackson Heintz, Pastrick said, “Throughout of Hammond, attended St. John Feb 24 10:00 am - 12:00 pm their years at Bishop Noll, these Bosco; Payton Hewlett, of Mar 3 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Graduates with Distinction have Hammond, attended Scott Middle; Mar 9 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm proven what it means to be a Monica Magallanes, of Hammond, Mar 17 10:00 am - 2:00 pm warrior in mind, body soul. As we attended Whiting Middle; Alyssa send them out into the world, we Morris, of Hammond, attended are confident they can show what it West Side Middle; Alejandra Divisions of play range from Tee-ball through Babe Ruth; means to be a disciple through their Perez, of East Chicago, attended including softball. The ages taken are from 4 years old words, thoughts and actions.” St. Stanislaus; Reyna Reyes, of Megan Sullivan, of Hammond, attended St. Mary’s; through 19 years old. Open to ALL of Lake County. Griffith, was named valedictorian. Isabel Robles, of Whiting, attended She attended St. Mary’s School. St. John the Baptist; Lesley *Hammond Hermits also has a league raffle ticket fundraiser. $75 in tickets for 1 child Michael Quintero, of Hammond, Vizcarra, of Hammond, attended and $100 for 2 or more children. Due date for money and stubs is June 9th. was named salutatorian. He St. Casimir; Brendan Zavesky, of For more information contact attended St. John Bosco School. Chicago, attended Grissom. David Lee - (219) 588-8506 or Dennis Hensley - (219) 290-0708 The Graduates with Follow us on Facebook @ HammondHermitsAthleticAssociation Distinction are the following: Source: Nicholas Arambula, of Chicago, Bishop Noll Institute

11 EMAIL: [email protected] February 15, 2018 CALL US: 219.931.6700 Hammond Historical The Hammond Tidbits Sports Hall of Fame The Hammond Sports schools who depict the William H. GOSTLIN it into the tributaries of the Hall of Fame will induct seven qualities for which the was one of the most successful Illinois River. The system, individuals from the city’s Hammond Sports Hall of Fame businessmen in early which opened in 1900, was to proud athletic past during its was established: dedication, Hammond, no wonder they safeguard the lake water supply 32nd annual induction dinner, contribution, ability, service named a street after him. He was from being contaminated Tuesday, March 13 at the and citizenship. born in Canada on Christmas with the city sewage being Hammond Civic Center. The recipients are day, 1852. His wife Mary Ann discharged extremely close Hyslop, was born in Whales, to the drinking water intakes. The inductees are: Brittany Lynn Anderson of England on Nov. 28, also in We still see part of that early marathon runner, local road Bishop Noll and Malcolm 1852. While living in Chicago system today, known as the Cal race pioneer and longtime Lang of Gavit. in 1879, their only son Harvey Sag Canal. exercise/wellness advocate Hall of Fame festivities W. Gostlin was born and the William Gostlin, his John Bobalik (Bishop Noll), begin at 5 p.m. with a social industrious Marcus M. Towle son Harvey and best friend 1930s 3-sport Clark athlete time. Dinner is at 6:30 p.m.; came into their lives. In 1882 Peter Meyn organized the real and St. Louis Cardinals minor the induction program follows Marcus convinced Gostlin estate firm of Gostlin, Meyn, league baseball player Wilbur at 7:30. to join him in the venture of & Co., laying out new housing P. Buerckholtz, 1970s/80s Single tickets can be the M. M. Towle Distilling additions to the city, including Hammond High football purchased in advance for & Syrup Plant and move to the exclusive area around quarterback and multi-sport $25; tables of eight seats Hammond. After plant burnt to Harrison Park. Their company athlete David Tyrone Higgs, for $200 are on sale at the the ground after only five years, was instrumental in rebuilding 1990s Hammond High Hammond Civic Center. Gostlin quickly switched to the the city after the disastrous wrestler Elias (Lee) Marks, Single admission tickets also lucrative waterway dredging fire of 1902, totally destroying Minnesota Twins farmhand can be purchased at Rich’s business. This venture proved the entire acreage of the and 1990s multi-sport Bishop Barber Shop (Hammond), to be very profitable since the Hammond Meat Packing Plant. Noll performer Marcus Smith, Cheers (Munster), House of Hammond Meat Packing Plant He was one of the first City award-winning high school Pizza (Hammond), Purdue was throwing all its waste, councilmen, served as State football official/baseball University Northwest including cattle carcasses, into Senator from 1895 to 1897 and umpire and 1960s multi-sport (Hammond), Cavalier Inn Grand causing was the Hammond Postmaster Hammond High athlete Rick (Hammond), The Office the busy river traffic to come from 1902 to1910. William H. Stanford and high-scoring (Whiting) and the athletic to a halt. When the “World’s Gostlin helped to attract and 1960s Morton basketball front offices of all Hammond high Columbian Exposition of keep businesses in Hammond liner Frank Tokoly. schools. Any remaining tickets 1893” was being built in by starting the Hammond Also during the the night of the induction Chicago, Gostlin won the Commercial Club, the induction program, the dinner will be sold at the door contract to work dredging the predecessor of the Hammond Hammond Sports Hall for $35 each. marshy grounds of Jackson and Chamber of Commerce. Washington Parks to create the He died of a heartache of Fame’s 27th annual specular lagoons, ponds, and on Nov. 28, 1916 at the age of Anderson-Peterson Family Venetian canals designed to 63, his wife Mary died 4 years Distinguished Athlete Award Source: entice the world to come to the later, they are buried at Oak will be presented to two 2017 Purdue fair. Hill Cemetery joined by son graduates of Hammond University Northwest After that undertaking, Harvey W. and wife Nellie. Gostlin contracted out his CR Publications Can Give You a Sign! dredging company to help with the construction of the “Chicago We print paper, banner, coreplast, and magnetic Drainage Canal”. Dredging signs up to 8 ft! Call us today to get your sign of the main canal started in Submitted by: 1892 and was designed to Ruth Morres, designed and pricing. keep Chicago sewage out of Hammond Lake Michigan and discharge Historical Society (219) 931-6700

12 EMAIL: [email protected] February 15, 2018 CALL US: 219.931.6700 College Goal Day Retired City Engineer at Purdue Passes Away Applying for college The FAFSA must be filed It is with great sadness to its effectiveness to save homes financial aid is not complex by April 15 to be eligible for report that Stan Dostatni, City from flooding in Hammond. and can be extremely Indiana financial aid. Engineer for forty years, passed “In 2008, Stan was the first beneficial. “Students must away suddenly on Sunday, person to realize we were going That’s the message complete the FAFSA to be February 4th. Stan leaves to have a problem with the Little of College Goal Sunday, a considered for federal and behind his wife Nancy, son Calumet River flooding,” stated free, financial aid application state grants, student loans and Mike, daughter Becky and his Mayor McDermott. “In fact, sister Sandi. due to his quick thinking, Stan assistance program, scheduled many scholarships at most Stan was quick with a was instrumental in saving the at 2 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 25 colleges, universities and smile and kind word which left Schleicher neighborhood while at the Purdue University vocational/technical schools. an impact on everyone he met. other communities suffered Northwest campuses and This College Goal Sunday His vast knowledge made him million dollars of in damages.” dozens of other Indiana event gives students and the go-to person with questions Over the years, Stan locations. parents dedicated assistance regarding a multitude of subjects worked on more projects than The Purdue Northwest by our staff to help them ranging from crossword puzzle can be counted such as the bike program takes place at the complete the application,” answers, flooding issues, bridges and trails; street projects Hammond Campus in Room said Purdue Northwest structural problems, etc. He and working with the Sanitary 200 of the Student Union Director of Financial Aid, was always willing to share his District to reduce basement & Library, 2200 173rd St. Brad Remmenga. knowledge and wisdom with backups just to name a few. At the Westville Campus, In its 29th year, College others. If he didn’t know the “Stan was one of the the program is scheduled in Goal Sunday has helped more answer, which was rare, he was most influential people of Room 265 of the Technology than 93,000 Indiana students quick to find the answer. my professional career”, Stan was employed stated Chris Moore, NIES Building, 1401 S. U.S. 421. and their families complete with the City of Hammond Engineering. “I worked with University financial the FAFSA properly and on for forty years before retiring Stan and the Engineering aid experts and service time. December 31, 2015. He began Department for over twenty organizational specialists will For more information his career in 1976 as Office years and I am a better engineer assist prospective fall 2018 and a complete list of sites, Engineer. Several years later for having known him.” college students and their individuals may visit the he was promoted to Assistant “While we grieve parents to accurately complete College Goal Sunday website City Engineer and finally City the loss of Stan, his passion the Free Application for at www.collegegoalsunday. Engineer in 1988. and fingerprints will live Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) org, or phone the toll free help Mr. Dostatni was an on in all the plans, projects for submission to the federal line at 800-992-2076. exceptional man who gave his and improvements that he processor. Financial aid all to the City. “Stan is one oversaw in Hammond,” stated College Goal Sunday information also can be of the most knowledgeable John Kennedy, American is a statewide initiative obtained at Purdue Northwest people I’ve known, especially Structurepoint. “He delivered where financial professionals by visiting the university’s when it comes to our city’s on the vision of the current and from Indiana colleges and financial aid web site at www. streets and sewers,” stated previous administrations. He Mayor McDermott. “He will be missed, but his legacy universities assist college- pnw.edu/finaid; e-mailing the was instrumental in having will always be remembered. bound students and their Office of Financial Aid at all but 160 homes/structures “We are in mourning families completing the [email protected]; or phoning removed from the flood plain at City Hall, stated Mayor FAFSA. the office at 219-989-2301 or in Hammond saving residents McDermott. “All employees The FAFSA form is at 219-785-5460. millions of dollars in flood share with Stan’s family and required for students to be insurance premiums.” friends the immense sadness considered for federal and Stan was constantly of his death. Our thoughts and state grants, scholarships and watching the weather forecast prayers are with his family.” student loans at most colleges, Source: for heavy rain events or universities and vocational/ Purdue walking the levy along the Source: technical schools nationwide. University Northwest Little Calumet River to monitor The City of Hammond

13 EMAIL: [email protected] February 15, 2018 CALL US: 219.931.6700 India Denise Allen Cory Lee Anderson Miguel Torres Arreola Derek Cast DOBINACTIVE:04/18/1977 Height: 5”06” DOB: 11/28/1989 Height: 5’08” DOB: 01/31/1972 Height: 5’05 DOB: 2/18/1978 Height: 5’11” Age: 40 Eye Color: BRO Age: 28 Eye Color: BRO Age:42 Eye Color: BRO Age: 39 Eye Color: BRO Race: B Hair Color: BLK Race: B Hair Color: BLK Race: M Hair Color: BLK Race: B Hair Color: BLK Sex: F Weight: 152 Sex: M Weight:154 Sex: M Weight: 205 Sex: M Weight: 204 Wanted for: Wanted for: Wanted for: Wanted for: Rape, Stalking Aggravated Battery Burglary Dealing Narcotics Last Known Location: Last Known Location: Last Known Location: Last Known Location: 4618 Towle Ave 100 W 11th Ave 832 E 36th Ave 731 Hovey St Hammond, IN Gary, IN Gary, IN Gary, IN

Juan Antonio Chavez Joseph Michael Gualandi INACTIVEShaun Edward Goetz INACTIVELovie Darnell Grace DOB: 06/13/1983 Height: 5”08” DOB: 10/08/1976 Height: 5’7 DOB: 10/29/1990 Height: 5’09” DOB:3/25/1994 Height: 5’08” Age: 31 Eye Color: BRO Age: 39 Eye Color: BLU Age: 27 Eye Color: BLU Age: 23 Eye Color: BRO Race: H Hair Color: BRO Race: W Hair Color: BLN Race: W Hair Color: BLN Race: B Hair Color: BLK Sex: M Weight: 150 Sex: M Weight: 190 Sex: M Weight: 147 Sex: M Weight:150 Wanted for: Wanted for: Wanted for: Wanted for: Child Molesting Failure to Register as a Aggravated Battery Armed Robbery Sex Offender Last Known Location: Last Known Location: Last Known Location: 4852 Olcott Ave Last Known Location: 12551 Wicker Ave, 118 1580 Hovey St East Chicago, IN 512 State St Cedar Lake, IN Gary, IN Hammond, IN

Matthew David Hall Devontae Christian Harris Latroy Miguel Jones Joe Bob Summers DOB:09/13/1969 Height: 6’00” DOB: 7/9/1997 Height: 6’03” DOB: 12/05/1977 Height: 5’08” DOB: 12/18/1975 Height: 5”10” Age: 45 Eye Color: BRO Age: 20 Eye Color: BRO Age: 37 Eye Color: BRO Age: 39 Eye Color: GRN Race: W Hair Color: BRO Race: B Hair Color: BLK Race: B Hair Color: BLK Race: W Hair Color: BLN Sex: M Weight: 215 Sex: M Weight: 163 Sex: M Weight: 147 Sex: M Weight:195 Wanted for: Wanted for: Wanted for: Wanted for: Failure to Register as a Armed Robbery Attempted Murder Robbery Sex Offender Last Known Location: Last Known Location: Last Known Location: Last Known Location: 32 E Williams St 4860 Jefferson St 717 Colfax St 10108 Eerie Pl, Hammond, IN Gary, IN Gary, IN 1st Floor Highland, IN

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Lafayette Neighborhood Watch On March 14th, officers for a relaxed, one-on-one February 21 6:00 PM Lafayette School Wednesday from Hammond Police interaction. 856 Sibley Department and community “We hope that Irving Crime Watch March 2 members will come together community members will feel 9:15 AM Irving School Friday 4727 Pine in an informal, neutral space comfortable to ask questions, to discuss community issues, bring concerns, or simply get Harrison Park Crime Watch March 6 build relationships, and drink to know our officers,” said 6:30 PM VFW Tuesday coffee. Captain Alcox Hammond 5820 Hohman Ave All community Police Department. “These Edison Community Watch members are invited to attend. interactions are the foundation March 7 6:30 PM Edison School Wednesday The event begins at 3:00 pm to of community partnerships.” 7025 Madison 5:00 pm at Hammond Public Coffee with a Cop is a Library 564 State Street. national initiative supported Whiting/Robertsdale Crime Watch March 8 6:30 PM Calumet College-Room 200 Please contact Sgt. Scott by The Thursday 2400 New York Avenue Holbrook with questions: Department of Justice, Office (219)852-6376. of Community Oriented Columbia Crime Watch March 12 Coffee with a Cop Policing Services. Similar 5:30 PM Columbia Elementary Monday 1238 Michigan St provides a unique opportunity events are being held across for community members to the county, as local police

Hessville Neighborhood Crime Watch ask questions and learn more departments strive to make March 15 7:00 PM Jean Shephard Center, about the department’s work in lasting connections with the Thursday 1031 Mahoney Dr. Hammond’s neighborhoods. communities they serve. The majority of The program aims South Hammond-Jefferson contacts law enforcement has to advance the practice of March 15 Crime Watch 7:00 PM Thursday Hammond Housing Authority with the public happen during community policing through 1402 173rd Street emergencies, or emotional improving relationships situations. Those situations are between police officers and East Hammond/Pullman March 20 Crime Watch not always the most effective community members one cup 6:30 PM Tuesday Ophelia Steen Center times for relationship building of coffee at a time. 5927 Columbia with the community, and

South Hohman Ave, some community members Neighborhood Watch may feel that officers are April 19 6:30 PM (formerly Indi-Illi Crime Watch Thursday unapproachable on the street. Source: Trinity Lutheran Church Corner 173rd & Hohman Coffee with a Cop breaks The Hammond down barriers and allows Police Department

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