2006 Annual Report - Neighborhoods Inc.

Neighborhoods Inc.
2006 Annual Report
Raising the Bar
Letter from the
Executive Director
November 2006
During the reporting period of 11.01.05 - 10.31.06 NI continued its customary and historical community development work in the Calumet Region, established new linkages
and worked toward developing new service outreach and revenue sources.
NI forged a fruitful partnership with the First Baptist Church of Hammond (see pp. 4, 9)
as FBC provided thousands of hours of volunteer labor for Operation Restoration 2006.
Hundreds of young volunteers improved the State Line neighborhood in May and later
painted four senior-owned homes in Hammond.
NI continued to develop the Best House on the Block Contest® with impressive results in
its second run in Highland (see p. 5). On January 31, 2006 NI was notified by the United
States Patent and Trademark Office that the project name was now a registered trademark. The contest continued to be valued by other nearby communities with prospects of
several project sites for 2007.
Three NI board directors formed an ad hoc East Chicago Activities Committee to discuss
NI's potential involvement in the Twin City. Calumet City officials awarded NI a $77,000
contract to coordinate the Best House on the Block Contest® for the entire city in 2006
- 2007. Officials from three nearby communities contacted NI regarding the possibility of
doing community development work.
Legacy Foundation awarded NI a grant to step up marketing and implementation of the
Realice el Sueño Americano program to increase Hispanic homeownership (see p.7).
The nutty, colorful Neighborhoods IncSKI Surplus Building Materials and Construction
Site Refuse Air Band performed in three local community parades in Whiting, Calumet
City and Highland, appearing before an estimated 20,000 persons (see p. 9).
After a 6 1/2 year stint in Woodmar Mall, NI relocated in February after purchasing a
one-story storefront brick building at 6340 Kennedy (see p. 3).
NI received needed support from its board of directors, new business neighbors, funders
and elected officials during this reporting period. We look forward to landing new projects
and building on established programming in 2007.
Raising the bar,
Board of Directors
President
Ardell S. Young
NOL Neighborhood
Vice President
Robin Salzeider
Client
Secretary
Tracie L. Roberts
Keller Williams
Treasurer
Gloria Gayle
National City Bank
John K. Bachmann
Purdue Calumet
Carol A. Bullock
Calumet Crossing Management
Kathy S. Forslund
Chase Bank
Robert P. Garrison
NOL Neighborhood
John B. Kessler
St. Margaret Mercy
Lisa M. Kusiak
Ideations & Promotions
Brian Lowry
Calumet College of Saint Joseph
Ron Lubas
L & S Electric
Nancy Machnikowski
School City of Hammond
Keith Magiera
Highland Resident
Brad Meier
Horseshoe Casino
Keith D. Speaks
Executive Director
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Art Mulholland
Harris Bank
Dave Ryan
Lakeshore Chamber
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NI Moves
With the looming demolition
of the Woodmar Mall, NI
moved in February 2006
to 6340 Kennedy Avenue in
Hessville. The new office
is a storefront location on a
street with daily visibility
to thousands of passing
motorists.
After settling in, painting
and installing new carpeting, NI held a Grand
Re-Opening on April 26,
2006. Attendees enjoyed
refreshments and the
relaxing strum of a
live classical guitarist
throughout the afternoon.
The event climaxed symbolically at 4:30 with
the unveiling of Picasso
II, a colorized, original
oil replica of Pablo
Picasso's 1937 immortal Guernica, painted by
Steve Kaufman, a protegé
of Andy Warhol.
A Record Fundraising Year
Over 80 enthusiastic supporters of Neighborhoods Inc. and its community development
efforts joyfully celebrated the results of the 2005 Resource Development Campaign,
which netted a record $112,984 in cash pledges from businesses, institutions and
private individuals, at its annual Victory Celebration on February 8.
Neighbors, board directors, event and special
project supporters, business persons and public officials mingled during the social hour in
the lobby of the beautiful Towle Community
Theater. NI staff welcomed and served guests
until 5:45 when attendees walked upstairs to
the theater and were greeted by TCT director
Jeff Casey.
Ardell Young, NI board president, then introduced executive director Keith Speaks, who
welcomed the guests. Speaks introduced
Books, Brushes and Bands for Education director Michelle Golden who spoke about
her foundation and then presented the Hammond Citywide Choir, a choral ensemble
consisting of 60 Hammond school children from 18 schools ranging from 7 to16 years
old. Directed by Melba Right, the children sang two songs: Blue Skies by Irving
Berlin and Do-Re-Mi by Rodgers & Hammerstein from
The Sound of Music.
Following the musical presentation, Speaks presented the
2005 annual report to supporters. Keith Magiera, Highland
Redevelopment Commissioner, spoke about the successful
Neighborhoods Inc. Best House on the Block Contest® and
Hammond resident Mary Ellen Slazyk moved the crowd with
her tears of joy as she explained how NI's Operation Restoration 2005 allowed her
family to upgrade and beautify their historic Lewis Street home near Harrison Park.
The annual NI Award for Excellence was presented to Ron Lubas for his six years of
dedicated service. Ron was lauded for bringing continuous, significant resources to NI
over the years, and for his extraordinary assistance with Operation Restoration 2005.
The inaugural JB Smith Memorial Lifetime Achievement Award was then
presented to Calvin Bellamy in recognition of his decades of distinguished service
to the betterment of Hammond and the Calumet Region. The surprised recipient
said that he has no plans to stop what he is doing and will continue his volunteer
work for years to come. The formal presentation then ended and those attending
continued to enjoy refreshments and fellowship in the theater lobby.
Picasso II
At press time, since 1998 a total of $819,219 in cash has been donated to NI
by 295 companies, institutions and municipalities and 368 private individuals.
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Operation Restoration 2006
Operation Restoration moved into its third year with a successful three-phase improvement project that began
in May in Calumet City and ended October 20 in Hammond. Phase I began on May 5-6, with over 400 student
volunteers and supervisors from City Baptist School and Hammond Baptist School gathering in Memorial Park
on Wentworth Avenue. They, along with residents of Calumet City and Hammond,
provided labor to paint curbs and fire hydrants in Calumet
City, as well as conduct a massive cleanup and landscaping effort that covered two square miles in two states.
Hundreds of bags of garbage were collected from empty
lots, alleys, streets and parks. The volunteers also raked,
edged and beautified neglected, overgrown areas. Mayor
Michelle Markiewicz Qualkinbush, Alderman Gerald
Tarka, City Treasurer Mike Zimmerman, Calumet City municipal employees and NI
board directors were there to pitch in and get their hands dirty as well.
Phase II took place July 10-14 and consisted of mainly roofing and painting work to improve homes in East Chicago.
NI contributed funds to the Calumet City First
Baptist Church, World Changers program
fiduciary, to pay for the 350 volunteers' lunch.
During Phase III, the exteriors of four seniorowned homes in Hammond were greatly improved
by new coats of paint over a three-day period in the
fall. NI coordinated this project, donating ladders,
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supplies and expertise. City Baptist brought over
70 boys to provide the labor. Recipients of the free
labor had qualified to receive free paint through the Hammond Department of Planning & Development's "Project
Pride Paint Program," coordinated by Owana Miller, Community Development Planner. This resource is available to
qualified homeowners and has operated for over 20 years.
Operation Restoration 2006 is a collaboration of many
entities uniting to provide the components necessary for a
successful project. Financial contributions play a large role
and we thank the following major donors for their support
above and beyond NI's annual fundraising effort:
Alderman Ed González
Alderman Gerald Tarka
Calumet City Chamber of Commerce
Centier Bank
Citizens Savings Foundation
City of Calumet City
Commissioner Fran Dupey
Corus Bank
Councilman Al Salinas
Councilman Anthony Higgs
First Financial Bank
First Midwest Bank
Liberty Savings Bank
National City Bank
Northlake Auto Recyclers
Oil Express ~ Calumet City
Peoples Bank
St. Margaret Mercy
Steve Finch
Transportation Support Group
Unicorp Federal Credit Union
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Best House on the Block Contest® in Highland
On October 19, 2006,
participants in the
Neighborhoods Inc.
Best House on the Block
Contest® in Highland
gathered at the Wicker
Park Social Center for
the Awards Ceremony
honoring contestants
2729 Clough Before
who completed exterior
home improvements
over a 6-month period beginning in March and ending
October 8. There were 48 entrants; 46 completed their
projects.
The Social Center was
packed with over 110
persons including entrants, their guests, NI
board directors, Town
of Highland councilors
and elected officials. All
attending enjoyed
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refreshments and fellowship prior to the awards presentation. The contest's goal
is to motivate homeowners to make exterior improvements to their properties,
thereby increasing property values for the entire
area. Over $355,000 of
improvements were added
to the contest area.
The top five winners
were:
1st ($1,000) - Phyllis
8751 Prairie Before
Eastman, 3208 Ridge
2nd ($800) - James
Orban, 2848 Garfield
3rd ($600) - Dan &
Debbie Amrhein, 8811
Southmoor
4th ($400) - Robert
Gómez, 3150 Ridge
5th ($200) - Brenda
Roach, 3404 Laverne
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All other entrants who
completed their projects
received $100 and a Certificate of Participation.
On the 2700 block of
Clough Avenue, 12
households entered due
to the perseverance of
Block Captain Rich
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Garza. Mr. Garza convinced many of his neighbors to enter and coordinated
a volunteer effort with the Suburban Bible Church
to make significant
improvements to a
widow's home.
An anonymous donation doubled the original contest area to 2,000
homes. Judges from
Hammond, Whiting
and Munster toured the
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contest area on October
9 to evaluate and choose the top five winners. Three
contestants won door prizes donated by the following
local businesses: Highland Jewelers, Langel's
Pizzeria, Les Brothers Pancake House,
National City Bank, The
Blue Room Café and
the Downtown Highland
Deli. Popa Heating &
Cooling made a financial contribution for
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the Awards Ceremony.
Use of the Social Center was donated by
Senator Frank Mrvan
and North Township
Trustee Frank Mrvan.
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6th Annual Hammond Dog Walk
June 3, 2006
NI held its popular Dog Walk in Downtown Hammond
with over 300 participants attending. The walk consists
of a 1.2 mile route through Downtown Hammond and
Calumet City, with a brief
stop in front of St. Joseph
Church for a blessing of the
animals.
After returning to the
greenspace, walkers perused
vendor tables and other petrelated businesses and enjoyed the treat bags handed
out during registration. The
Windy-City K-9 Disc Club displayed their prowess to
onlookers. Participants entered their 4-legged friends
in contests such as Best Pooch Smooch, Best Dressed,
Best Frisbee Catch and Best Trick. Over six years, the
Dog Walk has been attended by nearly 3,000 people and
1,157 canines.
Funds raised in 2005 and
2006 were donated to local
police K-9 units from Hammond, Calumet City and Lake
County Sheriff's Department.
In August, checks were
presented to the unit
commanders in NI's new
office.
Golf Outing
June 5, 2006
NI held its 2nd Annual
Golf Outing at Wicker Park, organized by
board directors Robin
Salzeider, Rob Garrison
and Lisa Kusiak. Raising
over $4,000 for NI, they
obtained 24 hole sponsors
and dozens of in-kind donations used for prizes and
raffles. After 18 holes, a family-style dinner was served
at the Wicker Park Clubhouse during the presentation
of prizes and fellowshipping.
State Line Fest
July 15, 2006
The 6th Annual State Line
Fest united neighbors
from Calumet City and
Hammond, attracting a
multitude of visitors who
enjoyed carnival activities,
interactive games, conversation, art and food.
Located on State Line
Road between Warren
and Waltham Streets in
Hammond and Calumet
City, the Fest offered a
DJ, street performers and
an entertaining dunk tank.
Children enjoyed Jelly Bean
the clown, a stilt-walker
and the Two State Talent
Roundup talent contest featuring singing, instrumentals,
dancing and more. Cash
prizes were awarded in
three categories. The
festival brings people from
both sides of State Line
together to show there are no
real boundaries between the
states and to celebrate the
combined efforts of the two
communities.
2005 Holiday Decorating
Contest
Washington Park Area
East Chicago
Residents near Washington
Park in East Chicago were
invited to participate in the
Holiday Home Decorating
Contest sponsored by St.
Catherine Hospital.
Judges from Crown Point,
Olympia Fields and Hammond examined each home
looking for creativity,
illumination, spirit of the
season and holiday themes.
An awards ceremony
was held at St. Catherine
Hospital on December 21,
2005 where all entrants
received Certificates of
Participation and the top
three winners received
cash prizes. Fifty-one
persons attended this
celebratory event.
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Legacy Funds El Sueño... ¡Gracias!
We did this...
Thanks to a $6,000 Legacy Foundation grant received in March, NI was
able to utilize its capacity to provide Homebuyer Education Classes to
Spanish-speaking persons in the Calumet Region. This generous grant
allowed NI to inform thousands of Hammond, East Chicago and Whiting
residents of the free educational opportunities. The grant also allowed NI
to make many more new contacts with sources in East Chicago.
¡Muchas gracias, Legacy!
From November 1, 2005 to October 31, 2006, NI staff handled
8,132 phone calls, personal visits,
interviews and other contacts,
an average of 1,626 per staff
member.
Board Involvement
NI board directors continued to assist staff to "get the job done." Executive
Committee members Young, Salzeider and Roberts assisted staff throughout
the reporting period, especially in meetings, planning and negotiations with
Calumet City related to a development on State Line Road.
Directors Salzeider, Kusiak and Garrison put together another successful
golf outing June 5th at Wicker Park
Golf Course and Clubhouse.
New NI director Gloria Gayle served
as a judge in the Washington Park
Area Holiday Home Decorating
Contest in East Chicago.
Directors Machnikowski and Bachmann volunteered at the 6th Annual
Hammond Dog Walk.
NI directors Kusiak, Gayle, Magiera and Garrison attended the October
19 Highland Best House on the Block Contest® Awards Ceremony and
assisted in greeting guests and handing out awards.
Directors Ryan, Kusiak and Gayle formed an ad hoc East Chicago
Committee and brainstormed and made contacts to introduce NI's programs
to the Twin City. Director Bullock and her husband John held an NI night
in May at one of their Wendy's restaurants to raise money and publicize the
company. Directors Roberts, Garrison and Ryan volunteered in early May
to deliver lunches and assist in Phase I of Operation Restoration 2006.
Directors Mulholland, Gayle and Forslund helped NI develop stronger ties
with their respective lending institutions. Director Magiera volunteered to
make scores of phone calls during the 2006 Resource Development effort.
Directors Lubas and Ryan provided resources to allow NI staff to engage in
social activities leading to extensive networking and fundraising support.
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St. Margaret Mercy donated a small
home at 5535 Hohman in April.
The long-abandoned eyesore began
to see a dramatic makeover and will
be offered for sale in early 2007.
NI underwent its sixth consecutive
audit for the 2005 fiscal year with
another unqualified opinion of its
financial statements.
HEDC
(Hammond Enterprise
Development Corp.)
During November 1, 2005 - October
31, 2006, NI met a roadblock in its
attempt to develop a large lot in the
Frogtown neighborhood of Hammond,
just south of Roxana in East Chicago.
NI, which operates HEDC as a contribution to the City of Hammond, will
consider seeking a grant to bring the
parcel to developable status.
Since then, several other lots suitable
for infill housing have been identified
throughout Hammond.
What people are saying...
Thanks so much for the tour. It's so important for our donors to
see the type of impact they can have in the community. It was
great to learn about NI and the great job you are doing. As a new
Hammond resident, I'm especially pleased by your mission.
Brenda Peterman, Legacy Foundation
The Mayor and City Council of Calumet City, and especially Alderman Edward González of the First Ward and Alderman Gerald
Tarka of the Fifth Ward, do hereby extend their sincere appreciation of the services rendered by the administration and staff of NI
and commend them for their dedication to the
residents of Calumet City and surrounding communities.
Mayor Michelle Markiewicz Qualkinbush, City of Calumet City
The BP Whiting Business Unit is pleased to support NI's
mission of improving neighborhoods in the Calumet Region. BP
recognizes the value that your organization plays in NW Indiana
and is pleased to support you with our investment through BP's
Community Social Investment Program. We extend our best
wishes for your continued success.
Thomas P. Keilman, Director of Public Affairs, BP
The Board of Directors of the Legacy Foundation is pleased to
support the Realice el Sueño Americano program. We wish you
continued success with your work.
I have known about the activities and programs of NI for several
years now, and I have also personally seen all of the good work
they have accomplished in Hammond. NI has improved many
homes in the Gibson Woods area which has in turn raised the
value of all the surrounding properties. NI also provides a
homebuyer's education class which has been very useful to many
citizens when purchasing their homes.
Homero "Chico" Hinojosa, 6th District Hammond Councilman
I want to thank NI again for your generosity and support of the
Hammond Police Department K-9 Unit. We have enjoyed participating in the Hammond Dog Walk and appreciate your donation.
This funding will allow us to purchase much needed equipment
such as collars, muzzles, leases, cooling fans for the K-9 squad,
lumber for our K-9 Confidence Course and also
possibly advanced training courses for our teams. Thanks again
for your generous support.
Sgt. Kelvin E. Alcox, Hammond Police Department
We are pleased to support the Healthy Neighborhoods program,
which we believe underscores NIPSCO's commitment to the
communities we serve. Thank you for requesting our participation. We are happy to support your cause.
Michael L. Suggs, Manager of Public Affairs, NIPSCO
Jan Smith, Program Officer, Legacy Foundation
I am aware of all of your good work in the community. Please
continue to host innovative programs such as the Best House on
the Block Contest®. The community involvement is reflected in
the increase in participants from one year to the next.
Frances Dupey, Lake County Commissioner
TCF National Bank is pleased to support the activities of NI. We
recognize the important contribution your organization makes to
the community and are proud to be a partner in your work. We
wish you the best as you continue your program.
Tim Herwig, V.P., Community Affairs, TCF National Bank
Over the past two years it has been a pleasure to work with the
Neighborhoods Inc. staff to bring the very successful and well
received Best House on the Block Contest® to our Town. We
have seen the program expand not only in the number of participants, but also in the level of interest within the community.
Cecile Petro, Redevelopment Director, Town of Highland
I am writing this letter to commend you on the fine opportunities
your organization provides for our city. I think the programs that
you promote, such as trying to increase homeownership opportunities, building neighborhoods by lending for improvement
of properties so that owners may improve their homes, and also
by providing construction and design services to neighborhood
residents, increase neighborhood pride. All of these services and
the many more that you provide have been a major influence on
our city.
Anthony W. Higgs, 3rd District Hammond Councilman
The Whiting/Robertsdale Chamber of Commerce would like to
thank the Neighborhoods IncSKI Surplus Building Materials and
Construction Site Refuse Air Band for your fifth consecutive year
of participation in our Polka Parade. Many, many thousands of
Pierogi Fest attendees have witnessed the bizarre and humorous antics of your band members. We appreciate your continued
effort to participate in this event that celebrates our Eastern
European heritage.
Gayle Kosalko, Whiting/Robertsdale Chamber of Commerce
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Volunteers Provide Crucial Assistance
In 2006 NI again was the beneficiary of thousands of
donated hours toward specific projects such as Operation Restoration 2006, the 6th Annual Dog Walk, the 6th
Annual State Line Fest, the 2nd Annual Golf Outing,
the Washington Park Area Holiday Home Decorating
Contest in East Chicago, NI website upgrades, Air Band
appearances and more. Other volunteers assisted with
general office work, soliciting financial support, providing technical aid and procuring other resources to assist
NI in fulfilling its mission.
NI Air Band
In 2002, staff devised a fun, goofy, bizarre but extremely
effective way to get NI's name seen in the general public.
The Neighborhoods IncSKI Surplus Building Materials
and Construction Site Refuse Air Band coalesced, using
instruments made from toilet and bathroom parts, PVC pipe,
A new key partner in providing volunteers is First Baptist
Church of Hammond. Students from City Baptist and
Hammond Baptist Schools and their supervisors provided
thousands of hours to improve the community and let their
light shine..."You have a friend in FBC!" rang clearly.
Our new neighbor, Boilermakers Local 374, opened its
arms to NI by providing rooms for board meetings.
Special thanks to:
First Baptist Church of Hammond
World Changers
Pastor Bill Whitford
Boilermakers Local 374
Citizens Financial Bank staff
wire, string, rope, cans, lids, fasteners and other items built
by contractor Mark Boroughs. Band members dress and
groom themselves "unusually" and traditionally perform
I Just Want to Celebrate by Rare Earth and Takin' Care of
Business by Bachman Turner Overdrive; also, Mr. Taxman
by the Beatles, I Want to See a Flying Saucer and Aja Sam
by Brave Combo, Born in the U.S.A. by Bruce Springsteen
and Coming to America by Neil Diamond.
Purdue Calumet students Sylvia Clayton, David Miloshoff,
Brandon Adamson and their supervisor Lavon Green
Hammond, Calumet City, Highland, Lake County, North
Township and other elected officials and municipal staff.
NI staff, directors, relatives and friends: Chris
Wojtaszek, Kassia & Adam Mehidi, Al Riddley, Cheryl
Smith, Michelle Golden, Paul Maday, Dave Ramírez,
Robin Baltierra, Ron Baltierra, Jesse Gómez, Steve
Finch, Mark Boroughs, David Speaks, Virginia Speaks,
Sandy Garrison, John Salzeider, Maria Mizerski, Daniel
Mizerski, Pam Barton, Steve Fowler, Amy Wigsmoen,
David Boehlke, Mike Schubert, Tom FitzGibbon and
Matt Boroughs.
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The Air Band has played at the Pierogi Fest Polka Parade for
five consecutive years, twice in the Calumet City Labor Day
Parade and debuted in the 2006 Highland 4th of July Parade
this reporting cycle. NI's name was seen by an estimated
20,000 persons this past season.
THANK YOU TO OUR INVESTORS!
8 Years
First Midwest Bank
Hammond Machine Works
Harris Bank
St. Margaret Mercy Healthcare Centers
7 Years
Applied Leadership Services
Beckman, Kelly & Smith
Centier Bank
Citizens Savings Foundation
Emcor Hyre Electric JPMorgan Chase
Jupiter Aluminum Mantis Dentistry
NIPSCO Peoples Bank
Snow Pros
Unicorp Federal Credit Union
6 Years
American Trust & Savings Bank
Carefree Carpets
Carras-Szany-Kuhn & Associates
City of Calumet City
City of Hammond
First Federal Savings & Loan First Financial Bank
Gaslight Enterprises
Insulation Fabricators
Korellis Roofing
LaHayne Funeral Home
5 Years
BP Foundation Charles Maclin/Allstate
Clifton Gunderson
Fall Creek Consultants Golden Studio
L & S Electric
Lake Tire Company
Liberty Savings Bank FSB
McDonald’s Restaurant Management Corp.
McShane’s
North Township Trustee
PM Tech
Rosko’s Concessions
Smith Brothers/Ridgeway Petroleum
Standard Bank
State Line Pizza
Terry Steagall/ReMax
The Henry Company Woodmar Animal Clinic
4 Years
Calumet Crossing Management~Wendy’s Corus Bank
Hammond National Company
Lake Federal Bank FSB
Resorts East Chicago Casino
Ronwal Transportation
Service Sanitation
TCF Foundation
Williams Eye Institute 3 Years
A & B Window & Siding Company
Aker Kvaerner Songer
American Savings FSB
Baxter Design & Advertising
Boilermakers Local #374
Boss’ Lounge
BowWowTique
Broadmoor Pharmacy
City of Whiting
Dan’s Pierogi
Earth Wise World
Fast Lane Foods Ferree Movers
First United Methodist Church
GCR Firestone/Hammond
Hammond City Clerk’s Office
Hammond Trophy Shoppe Hasse Construction Company Horseshoe Casino Humane Society Calumet Area
I.B.E.W. Local No 697 Indiana Sheltie Rescue
LaSalle Bank Master Fire Extinguisher Meyer’s Heating & Cooling
Morton Roofing & Engineering
National City Bank
Paradise Realty
Rieth-Riley
Smith Motors Southmoor Venture
Steffens’ Bakery
Ted’s Feed Store
Thomas J. Pucalik
Tri-Electronics
Virgil Huber Funeral Home
2 Years
21st Century Democrats
Accucraft
Alamo Auto Service Center
American Greyhound
American Trust Investment Services
Area Plumbing & Sewer Company
Calumet College of St. Joseph
Downtown Hammond Council
Eddie’s Blacktop
F.O.U.N.D.
Fifth Third Foundation
First United Lutheran Church
George C. Patrick & Associates, P.C.
Indiana National Guard
J & R Construction & Remodeling
Kaplan College
Krooswyk Materials
Kusiak Construction
Lake County K-9 Unit
Law Office of David Gladish
Luke Oil Company
McFarland Homes Management
Melissa J. Hickey/T.J. Boyle Meyer Brothers Inc.
Michael S. Perez, D.D.S., P.C.
Millwright & Machinery Erectors Local 1043
Northlake Auto Recyclers
Petland/Lansing
Popa Heating & Cooling
Pyramids
Regional Federal Credit Union
Reliable Gutters Siemer Heating & Cooling
Strack & Van Til
The Bigger Picture
The Dance Connection
The Pangere Corporation
The Roofing Corporation
Transportation Support Group
Twin City Education Foundation
Vale Construction
Van Til's Supermarket
Wal-Mart
2006 New Donors
Avon/Whiting
Beautyguard Building Products
Boroughs Contracting Inc.
Briar East Liquors
Bubbles-N-Cut Groom & Board
Burns Kish Funeral Home
Calumet City Chamber of Commerce
Camino Real
Committee to Elect Ralph Flores
D & M Dollar Store and More
Dave Speckman/ReMax
Dunhill Tuxedos
El Taco Real
English Springer Spaniel Rescue
Enterprise Network Group
First Savings Bank of Hegewisch
Gentle Touch Pet Massage & Therapy
Hammond Community Corporation
Humane Society of NW Indiana
Hungry Hound
Ines Ornelas/Usborne Books
Jed Publishing
Lake Mortgage
Legacy Foundation
Lynn’s Pet Grooming
McGee’s Plumbing
Midwest Border Collie Rescue
Meier’s Landscaping & Lawnservice
Muddy Paws
Muse Café
Oil Express ~ Calumet City
Paws Around Town
Pet Playground
PetSmart
Professional Land Surveying
Sign Concepts
2005
Bark & Meow
Committee for John Aguilera
Garcia Consulting
Hammond Pet Hospital
Jo Jo Motors
Mixed Up Mutts
The Calumet Group
The Judge Villalpando Committee
Vazquez Development-WJOB
Individuals 2006
Monica & Gary Allen (3)
Carol Ancis (2)
Dawn & Jeffrey Andersen (2)
Timothy Anderson (4)
O. Robert Baccega (2)
John Bachmann (4)
William & Michelle Bahus
Calvin & Catherine Bellamy
Pam & Mark Boroughs (3)
Dorothy & Leonard Brajner (2)
Andy Burch (2)
Jean Burke (2)
Jennifer Bustamante (2)
Elizabeth & Thomas Conley (6)
Joan M. Crepeau (3)
Duane Dedelow Margie & Ernie Dillon (2)
Denise & Dennis DiSanto (4)
Roy Dominguez (2)
Frances Dupey (3)
Jane & Vincent Elias (3)
Bill Emerson (2)
Sherry Fanelli (2)
Kathryn Forslund
Wanda & Charles Foster (4)
Sheri Fredianelli (2)
Valerie & John Friesema (2)
John & Tina Garcia
Raymundo Garcia (2)
Robert & Sandra Garrison (4)
M. Ken Garvin (3)
Gloria Gayle
Evangeline Godinez (4)
Edward González
Anthony Higgs
Homero “Chico” Hinojosa
Janice & John Holmes (2)
Sharon Hopper (2)
Annette & Paul Horgash (2)
Patricia Huber (2)
Katherine & Joseph Jezuit (2)
Kathleen & Matthew Jones (4)
Amy & Joe Kellerher (3)
John B. Kessler (3)
Shirley & William Kowalisyn (4)
Juliana Kyowski (2)
Dawn Lowers (2)
Jerri & Brian Lowry (3)
Nancy & Tom Machnikowski (5)
Keith Magiera (2)
B. Marlow (2)
Mary Martin (2)
Judy Maruszczak (2)
Victor & Patrice Matias (2)
Penny McCreight (2)
Loree McKinney (2)
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