http://nofree.forumotion.com/hammond-f2/-t1.htm Discussions about everything that is Hammond. Sun, 22 Nov 2009 15:29:02 GMT 10 http://dion-designs.com/img/empty.gif http://nofree.forumotion.com/hammond-f2/-t1.htm http://nofree.forumotion.com/hammond-f2/eye-on-mctaverns-t1155.htm Mailman After waking up twice in the past 2 years to dead bodies on my garage apron, and putting up with thier gangbanging nonsense, I have decided to start a thread about the nonstop nonsense that goes on there, on a daily basis. I'll begin approx. 2 weekends ago, when I was woke up to 4 shots being fired. I later learned that there was a fight in which someone was srabbed and shots were fired. Last Tues. around 2:30am my wife was woke up by loud screaming and cussing, to another fight in the parking ... Hammond Sat, 21 Nov 2009 13:26:08 GMT http://nofree.forumotion.com/hammond-f2/eye-on-mctaverns-t1155.htm#16559 http://nofree.forumotion.com/hammond-f2/eye-on-mctaverns-t1155.htm http://nofree.forumotion.com/hammond-f2/team-slumlord-shows-true-colors-t1157.htm BigFan Tuesday, October 27, 2009 PROPERTY TAXES EXPLAINED Learn from an experienced professional - How the property tax process works - What the parts of a property tax bill mean - How assessed values are set - When it makes sense to appeal your assessment - How to tell if your property description is correct - How to tell if your assessment is logical and reasonable - How an assessed value can be successfully appealed Key Speaker will be Joe Wszolek, President, Joseph Wszolek ... Hammond Sun, 22 Nov 2009 15:29:02 GMT http://nofree.forumotion.com/hammond-f2/team-slumlord-shows-true-colors-t1157.htm#16575 http://nofree.forumotion.com/hammond-f2/team-slumlord-shows-true-colors-t1157.htm http://nofree.forumotion.com/hammond-f2/the-other-penguin-steve-fowler-t1125.htm Penguin ]]> Hammond Mon, 09 Nov 2009 21:24:05 GMT http://nofree.forumotion.com/hammond-f2/the-other-penguin-steve-fowler-t1125.htm#16284 http://nofree.forumotion.com/hammond-f2/the-other-penguin-steve-fowler-t1125.htm http://nofree.forumotion.com/hammond-f2/cps-looks-to-advocacy-group-curbing-teen-violence-in-school-t1141.htm UrRight I originally posted this under Lake County's thread. I know most people don't venture far from local issues, so I felt compelled to post this under Hammond, because I am aware of some of the awful situations that occur within the schools, so I though it deserved a repeat here. I myself thought this could be one great idea; one worth the school boards' across the city, to ponder over and maybe consider it a helpful solution. Tiger would be an authority on presenting her view off what I am ... Hammond Sun, 15 Nov 2009 18:26:50 GMT http://nofree.forumotion.com/hammond-f2/cps-looks-to-advocacy-group-curbing-teen-violence-in-school-t1141.htm#16428 http://nofree.forumotion.com/hammond-f2/cps-looks-to-advocacy-group-curbing-teen-violence-in-school-t1141.htm http://nofree.forumotion.com/hammond-f2/sources-at-least-2-held-in-slaying-of-hammond-couple-t1087.htm Artie60438 Hopefully these are the scumbags... Sources: At least 2 held in slaying of Hammond couple October 24, 2009 1:13 PM | No Comments | UPDATED STORY At least two people are in custody today in connection with the slayings of an elderly Hammond couple, sources close to the investigation said. The bodies of Milton, 78, and Ruby McClendon, 76, were found in a forest preserve near Calumet City Monday afternoon following a burglary at their Hammond home. Their stolen 1997 Cadillac ... Hammond Sat, 24 Oct 2009 18:40:07 GMT http://nofree.forumotion.com/hammond-f2/sources-at-least-2-held-in-slaying-of-hammond-couple-t1087.htm#15949 http://nofree.forumotion.com/hammond-f2/sources-at-least-2-held-in-slaying-of-hammond-couple-t1087.htm http://nofree.forumotion.com/hammond-f2/brook-s-parents-and-my-child-i-believe-my-child-didn-t-do-it-t1101.htm UrRight http://www.suntimes.com/news/mitchell/1857149,CST-NWS-mitch01.article Apparently, Mary Mitchell feels: In this case, at least one of the teens appears to have had the kind of parents who were actually parenting. "...."We're not monsters. We didn't raise no monster. And my child . . . I believe my child didn't do this. I believe my child was in it, yes, some kind of way. He was involved in it. He got hung up into this by being with this child, this other kid. But I don't ... Hammond Sun, 01 Nov 2009 21:42:58 GMT http://nofree.forumotion.com/hammond-f2/brook-s-parents-and-my-child-i-believe-my-child-didn-t-do-it-t1101.htm#16132 http://nofree.forumotion.com/hammond-f2/brook-s-parents-and-my-child-i-believe-my-child-didn-t-do-it-t1101.htm http://nofree.forumotion.com/hammond-f2/remonstration-petitions-to-close-mctavern-s-t1042.htm sparks There is going to be a hearing of the Lake county alcohol commission on Thursday October 1 at nine am at the Lake county courthouse. There are three businesses that are causing problems in their neighborhoods. McTavern's,DoDo's and A-One Liquors. McTavern's has had two shooting on their property in the last eighteen months and markets itself to gang members. DoDo's ownership has lost control of their bar and drug dealers are using it as a place to sell drugs. A-One Liquors has had a murder outside ... Hammond Sun, 27 Sep 2009 11:40:22 GMT http://nofree.forumotion.com/hammond-f2/remonstration-petitions-to-close-mctavern-s-t1042.htm#15319 http://nofree.forumotion.com/hammond-f2/remonstration-petitions-to-close-mctavern-s-t1042.htm http://nofree.forumotion.com/hammond-f2/perhaps-hammond-can-benefit-by-doing-this-t1098.htm UrRight Rather interesting! Just ran across this, and thought, "Hey, maybe Hammond should look into this firm!" http://www.suburbanchicagonews.com/heraldnews/news/opinions/1844215,4_4_JO25_EDIT_S1-091025.article#at Joliet learns $1.2 million lesson Comments October 25, 2009 J ust by opening a contract for bids, the city of Joliet will be saving $1.2 million in the next three years. What Joliet learned by having bids for its health insurance broker is a lesson ... Hammond Fri, 30 Oct 2009 12:35:55 GMT http://nofree.forumotion.com/hammond-f2/perhaps-hammond-can-benefit-by-doing-this-t1098.htm#16065 http://nofree.forumotion.com/hammond-f2/perhaps-hammond-can-benefit-by-doing-this-t1098.htm http://nofree.forumotion.com/hammond-f2/condolences-t1094.htm the oracle
i hope preach can find comfort in that the suffering has been eased. may his father rest in peace]]> Hammond Wed, 28 Oct 2009 10:12:18 GMT http://nofree.forumotion.com/hammond-f2/condolences-t1094.htm#16031 http://nofree.forumotion.com/hammond-f2/condolences-t1094.htm http://nofree.forumotion.com/hammond-f2/building-boom-t895.htm the oracle been awhile since ive seen anyone talk about the projects either underway or about to get underway in hammond. so heres an updated list from what info i have gathered. kmart site. full steam ahead. aldi should be open by end of summer and bmv moved to front of complex as well. not sure when outlot restaurants (two coming) are to be built. now this is a private development...so the developer is the only one that controls the timing of this...but the rehab of the back of the structure ... Hammond Mon, 29 Jun 2009 23:54:52 GMT http://nofree.forumotion.com/hammond-f2/building-boom-t895.htm#13668 http://nofree.forumotion.com/hammond-f2/building-boom-t895.htm http://nofree.forumotion.com/hammond-f2/team-slumlord-s-taxpayer-revolt-becomes-an-embarrassment-t631.htm sparks Jim Premeske hammered quite a few nails into the coffin of Team Slumlord yesterday during a rally at the Statehouse. I wonder if he has any grasp at all of how bad he makes his groupo look when reporters print remarks like this in the paper? Put a fork in them,they're done! http://www.post-trib.com/news/elections/1496175,ga-rally.article He also likened many elected officials to sociopaths, citing serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer and film villain Hannibal Lecter as paradigms of the self-absorbed ... Hammond Thu, 26 Mar 2009 11:45:41 GMT http://nofree.forumotion.com/hammond-f2/team-slumlord-s-taxpayer-revolt-becomes-an-embarrassment-t631.htm#10715 http://nofree.forumotion.com/hammond-f2/team-slumlord-s-taxpayer-revolt-becomes-an-embarrassment-t631.htm http://nofree.forumotion.com/hammond-f2/horseshoe-hosts-world-series-of-poker-event-t1077.htm sparks This story about the Horseshoe Casino hosting a World Series of Poker event was front page news in the P-T today. The event is drawing hundreds of poker players from all over the Midwest to Hammond. There will also be coverage of some the event on ESPN. Great publicity for our city.However, since it is good news, don't expect the Preacher to bring it up on his show, if he shows up that is.]]> Hammond Sat, 17 Oct 2009 22:57:00 GMT http://nofree.forumotion.com/hammond-f2/horseshoe-hosts-world-series-of-poker-event-t1077.htm#15772 http://nofree.forumotion.com/hammond-f2/horseshoe-hosts-world-series-of-poker-event-t1077.htm http://nofree.forumotion.com/hammond-f2/could-not-believe-this-when-i-read-it-paid-lunches-breaks-to-hammond-employees-t1069.htm UrRight http://www.nwitimes.com/news/opinion/editorial/article_0dbf51be-e978-5919-a2bf-ec071af1d770.html I do not get paid by my employer now, nor in the past for two fifteen minute breaks required by FEDERAL LAW, and my lunch break. I reported to work at 7:30 a.m. and was allowed only two fifteen minute breaks. One at 10:00 a.m. and one before my 9 hour shift (because they did not pay you for breaks or lunch), ended. Lunch was 30 minutes. You didn't get paid for those breaks or lunches. Believe ... Hammond Thu, 15 Oct 2009 02:04:59 GMT http://nofree.forumotion.com/hammond-f2/could-not-believe-this-when-i-read-it-paid-lunches-breaks-to-hammond-employees-t1069.htm#15706 http://nofree.forumotion.com/hammond-f2/could-not-believe-this-when-i-read-it-paid-lunches-breaks-to-hammond-employees-t1069.htm http://nofree.forumotion.com/hammond-f2/he-missed-twice-t1064.htm Bill B So earlier this week, while I was at work, there was a sick raccoon by my wife's car. She tried callin animal control, they don't do wildlife. She called DNR, they said call the cops. She called the HPD and they told her call animal control. She finally told the HPD never mind, she'd shoot it herself. The dispatcher said someone would be right there. A patrolman showed up and agreed, there was something really seriously wrong with this raccoon, but he'd have to get permission to shoot it. ... Hammond Fri, 09 Oct 2009 13:33:51 GMT http://nofree.forumotion.com/hammond-f2/he-missed-twice-t1064.htm#15576 http://nofree.forumotion.com/hammond-f2/he-missed-twice-t1064.htm http://nofree.forumotion.com/hammond-f2/the-case-for-a-charter-school-in-downtown-hammond-t1060.htm Artie60438 I spoke out about this tonight On the "Fowler & the Mailman Show" 6-7PM Mon & Thursday on WJOB 1230.... I want to tell you all about Whitney Young High School in Chicago,Il. Whitney Young is located at 211 S Laflin,about 3 blocks east of the United Center and the old Chicago Stadium. Their situation was very similar to Hammond's present one. In 1970 plans were started to build it and it was finishd in 1975. That entire area had been devastated by the riots that occurred ... Hammond Tue, 06 Oct 2009 00:02:27 GMT http://nofree.forumotion.com/hammond-f2/the-case-for-a-charter-school-in-downtown-hammond-t1060.htm#15469 http://nofree.forumotion.com/hammond-f2/the-case-for-a-charter-school-in-downtown-hammond-t1060.htm http://nofree.forumotion.com/hammond-f2/the-truth-on-multiple-homesteads-t1058.htm voter3 We catch people with multiple homesteads almost daily. We once compiled a list of over 40 cases in one week. When we find them we turn them over to the county and they finish the investigation because in some cases they may be justified. In most cases they are not! So despite what you may read OTOB, this is something we deal with on a daily basis and have been actively searching for and eliminating them since Building, Code and Zoning were combined. I have no doubt that there are easily a ... Hammond Sun, 04 Oct 2009 21:18:29 GMT http://nofree.forumotion.com/hammond-f2/the-truth-on-multiple-homesteads-t1058.htm#15456 http://nofree.forumotion.com/hammond-f2/the-truth-on-multiple-homesteads-t1058.htm http://nofree.forumotion.com/hammond-f2/giving-up-t1049.htm voter3 Why does it seem that so many people are willing to give up on their homes and communities without so much as a fight? I hear people talking about selling their houses and moving (usually South) because an area has become so bad. How did it become that bad? Did they call on suspicious people, did they go to PTA meetings or neighborhood meetings, were they involved in their community? Or did they just sit back and watch it all got to HELL? I think the latter! In a form of irony we had a house ... Hammond Tue, 29 Sep 2009 21:44:53 GMT http://nofree.forumotion.com/hammond-f2/giving-up-t1049.htm#15359 http://nofree.forumotion.com/hammond-f2/giving-up-t1049.htm http://nofree.forumotion.com/hammond-f2/absolute-proof-of-bias-in-local-media-t1051.htm the oracle incredible. i couldnt make this up. one issue. a statistical poll. two very different takes. the nwitimes looks at it this way Residents pan region in Soul of the Community poll http://nwitimes.com/news/local/lake/article_a374e8f4-b71a-51d2-875a-345ab976c818.html Northwest Indiana residents sharply criticized the region's quality of life and registered fleeting attachment to their community in a Gallup survey released Tuesday We lack an identity here in Northwest Indiana ... Hammond Wed, 30 Sep 2009 10:02:26 GMT http://nofree.forumotion.com/hammond-f2/absolute-proof-of-bias-in-local-media-t1051.htm#15366 http://nofree.forumotion.com/hammond-f2/absolute-proof-of-bias-in-local-media-t1051.htm http://nofree.forumotion.com/hammond-f2/mrs-philpot-t1050.htm Mailman I was sad to hear the news this morning that Lake County Clerk Tom Philpot's mother passed away. I met her about 30 years ago when a friend of mine introduced me to Tom. She was the coolest lady and probably the sharpest political mind I have ever met. Her and I hit it off right away, and after hearing the news this morning, I thought about the time during Doc's first campaign for Mayor when, we were both told by Doctors to quit smoking, and we would sneak out back behind the HQ's and bum cigarettes ... Hammond Tue, 29 Sep 2009 22:57:59 GMT http://nofree.forumotion.com/hammond-f2/mrs-philpot-t1050.htm#15361 http://nofree.forumotion.com/hammond-f2/mrs-philpot-t1050.htm http://nofree.forumotion.com/hammond-f2/freetime-so-glad-dominques-put-out-the-end-of-the-spin-t1045.htm UrRight Here I am. This concerns this: I'm so glad Jed had the sheriff on today. This is the sort of thing that makes WJOB so valuable to the community. It put an end to all the spinning that has been going on, IMO. Quote by FreeTime..the quote that is so laughable, was that she "spinned" the very thing she thought was the truth. Read on:' " Post subject: Re: Sheriff on WJOB PostPosted: Mon Sep 28, 2009 8:28 am Offline Senior Member User avatar Joined: ... Hammond Tue, 29 Sep 2009 03:00:50 GMT http://nofree.forumotion.com/hammond-f2/freetime-so-glad-dominques-put-out-the-end-of-the-spin-t1045.htm#15347 http://nofree.forumotion.com/hammond-f2/freetime-so-glad-dominques-put-out-the-end-of-the-spin-t1045.htm http://nofree.forumotion.com/hammond-f2/you-have-to-laugh-at-this-one-t1046.htm UrRight The rest of the show was devoted to playing back the interview JED had with the sheriff,with the creature taking calls from all the conspiracy theorists,none of who actually know anything about the case other than what they read in the paper. (For someone who always claims how much he like the Mayor,he sure has a funny way of showing it. The replay added nothing to the story other than fueling baseless speculation by kooks like marsha.) It cracks me up, now. Preacher was friends with Dave, ... Hammond Tue, 29 Sep 2009 04:30:22 GMT http://nofree.forumotion.com/hammond-f2/you-have-to-laugh-at-this-one-t1046.htm#15351 http://nofree.forumotion.com/hammond-f2/you-have-to-laugh-at-this-one-t1046.htm http://nofree.forumotion.com/hammond-f2/dominguez-has-history-of-political-persuctions-t1043.htm the oracle many may remember the mitch king story in which he was eventually convicted of stealing some 9k from the fop. im not arguing the man's guilt or innocence here. but i think its interesting to note that while the sherrif claims he is not political. the defense attorney, prosecutor, and judge in that case all argued other wise and said he in fact is political in open court. http://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/article_85e39029-a0e6-57fa-b06e-1631a8360d1a.html Dominguez eventually convinced ... Hammond Sun, 27 Sep 2009 12:14:38 GMT http://nofree.forumotion.com/hammond-f2/dominguez-has-history-of-political-persuctions-t1043.htm#15321 http://nofree.forumotion.com/hammond-f2/dominguez-has-history-of-political-persuctions-t1043.htm http://nofree.forumotion.com/hammond-f2/home-invasion-in-s-hammond-t1032.htm sparks Friends of ours, Mark and July Smith, live on the corner of 174 th and Van Buren. They have been active in the Edison Community crime watch and distribute brochures. On sat night at about 3 am, Mark heard a noise in the alley. He went over to the fence and asked what was going on. A teenaged male replied it was none of his GD business. Mark said it was his neighborhood and was his business. The punk made a call on his cell phone and within seconds, a car pulled up with three guys. They ripped ... Hammond Mon, 21 Sep 2009 11:40:38 GMT http://nofree.forumotion.com/hammond-f2/home-invasion-in-s-hammond-t1032.htm#15206 http://nofree.forumotion.com/hammond-f2/home-invasion-in-s-hammond-t1032.htm http://nofree.forumotion.com/hammond-f2/wheres-the-councilwoman-t1026.htm the oracle there was a really scary crime at riverside park the other night (monday). since then the police chief has gone on the airwaves, and the mayor did most of his show on the crime issue this morning, explaining what they are doing to combat the problem and giving advice on what residents can do about it. so i was thinking. where is the fourth district council woman? what is she doing about it? after all she ran her campaign in part on crime as an issue. Hammond Fri, 18 Sep 2009 22:26:28 GMT http://nofree.forumotion.com/hammond-f2/wheres-the-councilwoman-t1026.htm#15180 http://nofree.forumotion.com/hammond-f2/wheres-the-councilwoman-t1026.htm http://nofree.forumotion.com/hammond-f2/crime-watch-t1022.htm sparks This story from the Times yesterday shows how important the knowledge that you learn from crime watches can be. This woman had no idea what to do when assailants tried to carjack her and could have lost her life as a result. During an attempted carjacking in Schachler a couple evenings ago, this woman drove her car into the garage. That was the worst thing she could have done. She's lucky she wasn't kidnapped or killed. The 45-year-old woman was on her way home at 7:15 p.m. when she was saw ... Hammond Wed, 16 Sep 2009 11:36:19 GMT http://nofree.forumotion.com/hammond-f2/crime-watch-t1022.htm#15145 http://nofree.forumotion.com/hammond-f2/crime-watch-t1022.htm http://nofree.forumotion.com/hammond-f2/possible-good-news-t1009.htm UrRight I've been away for most of the summer, due to my sister-inlaws' mothers experience of death, due to cancer, while in her final two weeks, prior to her death, we learned my father is struggling with cancer of the esophagus. He has the best insurance in the world, yet, twice I had to make a trip to the doctors that I didn't know who was in charge...made them act on those promises of "We'll call you tomorrow, which turned into weeks. Hopefully, this won't hinder his health...he's a Marine from ... Hammond Fri, 11 Sep 2009 20:51:21 GMT http://nofree.forumotion.com/hammond-f2/possible-good-news-t1009.htm#14982 http://nofree.forumotion.com/hammond-f2/possible-good-news-t1009.htm http://nofree.forumotion.com/hammond-f2/possible-bad-news-t995.htm the oracle suntimes is closing a printer up north and is talking about significantly downsizing the company in the next few weeks. the post trib may be in for a rough month...if it survives that long. Hammond Thu, 03 Sep 2009 20:30:23 GMT http://nofree.forumotion.com/hammond-f2/possible-bad-news-t995.htm#14758 http://nofree.forumotion.com/hammond-f2/possible-bad-news-t995.htm http://nofree.forumotion.com/hammond-f2/drive-by-shooting-at-mctaverns-last-weekend-t974.htm sparks I heard that there was a drive-by shooting at McTaverns last weekend, but I didn't see anything about it in the paper. Does anyone know more about the details? Hammond Wed, 19 Aug 2009 01:59:14 GMT http://nofree.forumotion.com/hammond-f2/drive-by-shooting-at-mctaverns-last-weekend-t974.htm#14471 http://nofree.forumotion.com/hammond-f2/drive-by-shooting-at-mctaverns-last-weekend-t974.htm http://nofree.forumotion.com/hammond-f2/how-stupid-can-one-be-t999.htm justjoe A person from Chicago came in to take the Building Contractors Test. Before he entered the building, he decided to steal hubcaps on a vehicle next to his truck. Unknown to him there are security cameras all over the building. When the owners of the vehicle found their hubcaps missing, they reported it to the police. After viewing surveillance tapes, they noticed that the person was carrying an International Building Code book, which made it easy to track. The police contacted the person, told ... Hammond Fri, 04 Sep 2009 23:27:27 GMT http://nofree.forumotion.com/hammond-f2/how-stupid-can-one-be-t999.htm#14808 http://nofree.forumotion.com/hammond-f2/how-stupid-can-one-be-t999.htm http://nofree.forumotion.com/hammond-f2/could-you-imagine-t987.htm the oracle if the mayor would have held his steak fry at say wicker park in highland? i mean its a great facility and all...but it isnt in hammond. so why is a republican council woman having her steak fry in highland? i suppose some will say im wrong for even bringing it up...but it seems like a no brainer that optimist, or edison, or whatever they call that park off of state line, or jefferson, would have been fine venues all in the fourth district. Hammond Tue, 25 Aug 2009 13:31:51 GMT http://nofree.forumotion.com/hammond-f2/could-you-imagine-t987.htm#14603 http://nofree.forumotion.com/hammond-f2/could-you-imagine-t987.htm http://nofree.forumotion.com/hammond-f2/college-bound-home-boundthere-impacts-t669.htm the oracle for those still wondering if either of these programs are having an impact on the city of hammond. they are. and i am living proof. i am currently in the process of purchasing a 5 bedroom single family residence for me, my sister, and her three children to live in in hammond (the three bedroom ranch im in at the moment is simply too small for all of us). i am using the homebound program...and with the college bound program, the low interest rates, and the current market trends these ... Hammond Wed, 01 Apr 2009 19:17:36 GMT http://nofree.forumotion.com/hammond-f2/college-bound-home-boundthere-impacts-t669.htm#11142 http://nofree.forumotion.com/hammond-f2/college-bound-home-boundthere-impacts-t669.htm http://nofree.forumotion.com/hammond-f2/hammond-facing-13-million-in-budget-cuts-t929.htm sparks Mayor McDermott is holding a press conference today to announce that lower property tax collections mean that Hammond will need to cut it's budget by $13 million, 25% of it's budget. This is going to result in layoffs in all departments, including the police and fire departments. That is bad news for the city employees who will be getting laid-off at a time when there aren't many jobs to be had. I hope that some of the older workers, who are in better financial shape, step aside and retire ... Hammond Thu, 23 Jul 2009 15:50:04 GMT http://nofree.forumotion.com/hammond-f2/hammond-facing-13-million-in-budget-cuts-t929.htm#14028 http://nofree.forumotion.com/hammond-f2/hammond-facing-13-million-in-budget-cuts-t929.htm http://nofree.forumotion.com/hammond-f2/im-back-t933.htm the oracle
anyway it should be fun. i look forward to renewing some old acquaintances lol.]]> Hammond Wed, 29 Jul 2009 02:10:08 GMT http://nofree.forumotion.com/hammond-f2/im-back-t933.htm#14089 http://nofree.forumotion.com/hammond-f2/im-back-t933.htm http://nofree.forumotion.com/hammond-f2/indy-developer-slice-of-river-park-site-to-build-hotels-t947.htm Artie60438 Indy developer slice of River Park site to build hotels Hampton Inn promised for site Steve Zabroski - Times Correspondent | Posted: Wednesday, August 5, 2009 12:00 am HAMMOND | An Indianapolis-based development group plans to build a pair of hotels and other facilities at a corner of the former River Park Apartments site on the city's far southeast side. An agreement to sell 4 acres of the property to Yagnesh Patel and John Tampa is expected to be signed today, said Phil Taillon, ... Hammond Wed, 05 Aug 2009 13:49:29 GMT http://nofree.forumotion.com/hammond-f2/indy-developer-slice-of-river-park-site-to-build-hotels-t947.htm#14229 http://nofree.forumotion.com/hammond-f2/indy-developer-slice-of-river-park-site-to-build-hotels-t947.htm http://nofree.forumotion.com/hammond-f2/last-nights-protest-t961.htm the oracle unbelievable. for those that dont know about 50 people disrupted the council meeting last night demanding the city take action against the three youths they say set a black kid on fire because of his race. mind you. none of us can no if they set the kid on fire on purpose or not, and if so, why. and while i know we all agree what happenned to the kid getting burned is an awful, horrible thing. i wonder if the people protesting realize that their protest pretty much is turning into a ... Hammond Tue, 11 Aug 2009 10:14:22 GMT http://nofree.forumotion.com/hammond-f2/last-nights-protest-t961.htm#14358 http://nofree.forumotion.com/hammond-f2/last-nights-protest-t961.htm http://nofree.forumotion.com/hammond-f2/breaking-news-t957.htm the oracle
the salinas are ecstatic lol]]> Hammond Sat, 08 Aug 2009 17:44:52 GMT http://nofree.forumotion.com/hammond-f2/breaking-news-t957.htm#14307 http://nofree.forumotion.com/hammond-f2/breaking-news-t957.htm http://nofree.forumotion.com/hammond-f2/cable-frustration-t906.htm the oracle if you listened to my old show regularly you may recall my frustrations with a certain cable company? anyway if you didnt you will likely b e able to guess which one im talking about. i got rid of them three years ago because of regular outages that drove me crazy...most notable was the start of the ninth inning of a randy johnson perfect game (still never saw one finish live damn it) anyway i switched cable companies. now i have a new house. wanted to go with att uverse...couldnt ... Hammond Wed, 08 Jul 2009 01:24:01 GMT http://nofree.forumotion.com/hammond-f2/cable-frustration-t906.htm#13806 http://nofree.forumotion.com/hammond-f2/cable-frustration-t906.htm http://nofree.forumotion.com/hammond-f2/hammond-charter-school-scores-state-financing-t946.htm Artie60438 Good News for Hammond! Hammond charter school scores state financing Downtown urban academy set to open August 2010 Jeff Burton - jeff.burton@nwi.com, (219) 933-3246 Tuesday, August 4, 2009 1:45 pm HAMMOND | A new charter school in the city's downtown district is the latest local beneficiary of the federal stimulus package passed by Congress earlier this year. The Indiana Department of Education approved $10 million in interest-free financing for the Hammond Academy ... Hammond Wed, 05 Aug 2009 13:45:56 GMT http://nofree.forumotion.com/hammond-f2/hammond-charter-school-scores-state-financing-t946.htm#14228 http://nofree.forumotion.com/hammond-f2/hammond-charter-school-scores-state-financing-t946.htm http://nofree.forumotion.com/hammond-f2/port-authority-hires-43-seasonal-employees-from-outside-hammond-t938.htm sparks There is absolutely no excuse for the Port Authority to be giving 43 seasonal jobs to teenagers from outside of Hammond. I think it's time to find a younger Hammond resident to do Milan's job because it's obvious to me he doesn't have what it takes. This is the exact kind of crap that helped destroy East Chicago. http://nwitimes.com/news/local/lake/article_d0a8f425-6b0c-5d29-87ae-a9e6b124497a.html HAMMOND | The Hammond Port Authority's hiring practices drew the ire of City Council members ... Hammond Thu, 30 Jul 2009 22:16:18 GMT http://nofree.forumotion.com/hammond-f2/port-authority-hires-43-seasonal-employees-from-outside-hammond-t938.htm#14111 http://nofree.forumotion.com/hammond-f2/port-authority-hires-43-seasonal-employees-from-outside-hammond-t938.htm http://nofree.forumotion.com/hammond-f2/time-for-hammond-animal-control-to-be-euthanized-t917.htm Mirage Why I'm ticked? My friend had a perfectly docile kitty sitting on her front porch and some bitch next door called animal control to pick it up while she was at work. No reason to call. This cat was no problem. Very friendly. She would have taken it inside but for owning dogs. She was trying to place it in a good home but just hadn't found someone yet. I have given the woman 10 days to move or I unleash hell fire on her. If she doesn't move I'm beating the crap out of her! I hope she ... Hammond Fri, 17 Jul 2009 06:26:32 GMT http://nofree.forumotion.com/hammond-f2/time-for-hammond-animal-control-to-be-euthanized-t917.htm#13941 http://nofree.forumotion.com/hammond-f2/time-for-hammond-animal-control-to-be-euthanized-t917.htm http://nofree.forumotion.com/hammond-f2/hammond-city-court-t921.htm voter3 What is the consensus out there regarding shutting Hammond City Court? I deal with the courts every week aqnd have no complaints but I also feel that we could easily adapt to any type of hearing for the reasons we are there. I do know that when I go through Munster I obey the rules of the road so I dont have to go to Crown Point to deal with a ticket ! Hammond Mon, 20 Jul 2009 12:21:32 GMT http://nofree.forumotion.com/hammond-f2/hammond-city-court-t921.htm#13978 http://nofree.forumotion.com/hammond-f2/hammond-city-court-t921.htm http://nofree.forumotion.com/hammond-f2/festival-of-the-lakes-t912.htm the oracle ok folks. first off ill be using this thread to post info and reviews the following morning throughout the week. but first off im wondering who's looking forward to what in particular. as many of you know i help out a bit in the main stage vip section so be sure to drop by and say hi if your in that area during the evening ( i may have to bale on friday though do to a scheduled surgery in the family) the schedule is as follows tonight boat cruise (im skipping that as work is to ... Hammond Tue, 14 Jul 2009 09:49:03 GMT http://nofree.forumotion.com/hammond-f2/festival-of-the-lakes-t912.htm#13878 http://nofree.forumotion.com/hammond-f2/festival-of-the-lakes-t912.htm http://nofree.forumotion.com/hammond-f2/gary-garbage-will-relate-to-hammond-too-t910.htm the oracle just heard as of sunday no more gary garbage pick up. as the council has now based on a court order forced the city to quit collecting, paying garbage fees (because council never approved fees) the mayor has now told the contracted company to quit picking up garbage. few things about that. 1 its illegal for a city to not pick up garbage. constitutionally all city residential areas must have garbage pickup within every 10 days. 2 this is going to set up a showdown with the state..rudy ... Hammond Thu, 09 Jul 2009 23:17:06 GMT http://nofree.forumotion.com/hammond-f2/gary-garbage-will-relate-to-hammond-too-t910.htm#13838 http://nofree.forumotion.com/hammond-f2/gary-garbage-will-relate-to-hammond-too-t910.htm http://nofree.forumotion.com/hammond-f2/possible-gas-leak-jefferson-area-t907.htm the oracle
at the moment there has been no ignition and im not sure if they have confirmed its a gas leak yet. but on the heals of last week and the potential danger. everyone is going to err on the side of caution.]]> Hammond Thu, 09 Jul 2009 20:40:11 GMT http://nofree.forumotion.com/hammond-f2/possible-gas-leak-jefferson-area-t907.htm#13829 http://nofree.forumotion.com/hammond-f2/possible-gas-leak-jefferson-area-t907.htm http://nofree.forumotion.com/hammond-f2/fowler-early-warning-system-t894.htm the oracle ok folks im back on line and this time im mobile with a lap top lol. so get your typing fingers ready and get ready to have some fun over the coming months. as for my recent move...went as well as can be expected and we are settling in nicely. also. after recent conversations with a few people i can now say its a better than 50 percent chance i will be back on the radio regularly, although in a significantly reduced and different capacity very soon. looking at either saturday morning (thurms ... Hammond Mon, 29 Jun 2009 23:37:45 GMT http://nofree.forumotion.com/hammond-f2/fowler-early-warning-system-t894.htm#13667 http://nofree.forumotion.com/hammond-f2/fowler-early-warning-system-t894.htm http://nofree.forumotion.com/hammond-f2/the-controversy-t872.htm the oracle much adieu is being played up in the media over the tragic burning of a nine year old boy in hessville last week. it a horrible story. and in the end a nine year old is in pain, lucky to be alive. i think we can all agree on that being a tragic situation. but how the kid got to that situation? ok that is arguable. and i dont think anybody other than the four kids involved themselves can know for sure. but it makes me angry that the victims parents would be accusing 3 12-14 year olds ... Hammond Tue, 16 Jun 2009 09:58:39 GMT http://nofree.forumotion.com/hammond-f2/the-controversy-t872.htm#13431 http://nofree.forumotion.com/hammond-f2/the-controversy-t872.htm http://nofree.forumotion.com/hammond-f2/city-court-t875.htm the oracle sorry to see the city has been forced to put the possible closure of the city court back on the table to keep its budget within the tax caps mandated by the state. i think everyone can agree there is some benefit to having the city court located here. however this isnt completly unexpected...by me at least...and as city services go this may be one of the more expendable big chunks of the city budget under the current conditions. no idea how the council feels about this right now. best ... Hammond Wed, 17 Jun 2009 07:45:54 GMT http://nofree.forumotion.com/hammond-f2/city-court-t875.htm#13453 http://nofree.forumotion.com/hammond-f2/city-court-t875.htm http://nofree.forumotion.com/hammond-f2/nice-try-hammond-times-t873.htm Anonymous Gee, this used to be optional. Now it is mandatory. More Big Brother. The Times wrote:nwi.com's story comments now require readers to register a valid email address to post. By entering your email address, you will be among the first to receive information and details in the coming weeks on how to join "My NWI, which will allow you the chance to not only gather information and meet new people, but to join interest groups, discover connections between their neighbors and gain access ... Hammond Tue, 16 Jun 2009 13:30:36 GMT http://nofree.forumotion.com/hammond-f2/nice-try-hammond-times-t873.htm#13434 http://nofree.forumotion.com/hammond-f2/nice-try-hammond-times-t873.htm http://nofree.forumotion.com/hammond-f2/house-report-t870.htm the oracle i know many of you have been wondering what ever happenned to oracles supposed new house? well here is the story. everything was good to go on my end, but the seller had some liens on his end. not sure if it was his mortgage or what...but he had to go through court to get approval on the sale price and that wound up taking him almost 2 months. then upon my inspection there were some relatively minor issues that took some time to correct...and becuase the sellers price is locked ... Hammond Sun, 14 Jun 2009 12:57:55 GMT http://nofree.forumotion.com/hammond-f2/house-report-t870.htm#13403 http://nofree.forumotion.com/hammond-f2/house-report-t870.htm http://nofree.forumotion.com/hammond-f2/weather-is-great-one-excuse-but-what-s-up-t794.htm UrRight Is something amiss here? I know I have been called to duty somewhere else. The weather is getting so nice that I can't resist getting up early and drinking the coffee, watching the sun rise. But. something is really missing...some things you only expect in winter snow...people are missing. Where are the friends that made this board possible, and why has everyone abandoned it? Or, is it just "ME" and my imagination? What's everyone been up to? What I have been up to ... Hammond Wed, 06 May 2009 04:05:33 GMT http://nofree.forumotion.com/hammond-f2/weather-is-great-one-excuse-but-what-s-up-t794.htm#12612 http://nofree.forumotion.com/hammond-f2/weather-is-great-one-excuse-but-what-s-up-t794.htm