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Voted Best Place to Live and Best Downtown for 14 years . Proud Tree City USA for 19 years HUB Issue 2-2022 A quarterly publication by the City of Crown Point More than 110 years ago, 1,500 Crown Pointers gathered to witness baseball history as favorites and champions of the Northern Indiana League faced off against the Chicago Cubs. While the League struck out that day and the Cubs prevailed 10-0, the game put Crown Point on the map. The game drew 75% of the City, with the day being dubbed, “a half holiday,” by The Chicago Daily Tribune. Crown Point native Pete Henning started for the League against the Cubs, delivering the first three innings scoreless. He pitched the entire game. Henning went on to make his major league debut in April 1914. This summer, Crown Point will become home to a new Northern League baseball team, the Lake County Corn Dogs. The team joins the ranks of pre-professional baseball teams like the Northwest Source: The Chicago Daily Tribune and The Lake County Times archives. Indiana Oilmen. The new team will open its home Cubs Made CP Outing in 1911 season at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 26, at Center Ross Park at Legacy Fields. The Corn The Cubs made a ‘comeback’ in October 1911 after sweeping the Dogs will face off against Northern Indiana league. The 10-0 game was played in Crown Point, with the NWI Oilmen, and a Crown Point native starting the game against the Chicago team. Mayor David Uran is set to throw the starting pitch. Inside: Crown Point’s Jesse Mendez talks about becoming a leader, community
CITY COUNCIL CORNER Hi, I’m Laura Sauerman. A Letter from Greetings, Crown Point! Here’s to hoping you are Woods to the city in 1965, and the community pool and park Budget Committee and the recently formed Parking Mayor Uran enjoying spring! I am Laura Sauerman, and I am honored were memory makers for so many Crown Point families. Committee. I enjoy working with my fellow council Happy Spring, Crown to be your 4th District city We are excited about the members and the mayor as Point! council member. upcoming improvements to we strive to ensure Crown Warm temperatures are My husband Dick and I the park — family amenities Point’s continued role as knocking at our front door, live on the 7 acres left of the and stormwater management the treasured Hub of Lake and I am looking forward to original family farm, and our — that will continue to County. Controlled, purposeful welcoming our community sons were the sixth generation improve our thriving growth that enhances our back at our signature of Sauermans to grow up in community. Stay tuned! already attractive city is our summer events. Crown Point — what a legacy I’ve started my 16th year goal. Your ideas and concerns The warm weather brings I was blessed to marry into! on the Council and serve are valuable — please feel free our community together, My late father-in-law on the Plan Commission, to contact me at whether it be at our weekly donated the land for Sauerman HREDC (Tax Abatement), lsauerman@crownpoint.in.gov. car cruise and farmers Crown Point Councilman Districts market or mainstay events like our Memorial Day City Council Parade or the Crossroads District 1 ¯ 93rd Ave Regional Chamber of Chad Jeffries Commerce Corn Roast. cjeffries@crownpoint.in.gov This spring, we look District 2 Main St forward to beginning 101st Ave various projects around Dawn Stokes dstokes@crownpoint.in.gov the city, including road improvements, a District 3 Andrew Kyres North St stormwater project at Sauerman Woods Park akyres@crownpoint.in.gov South St and a much-needed Broadway District 4 reimagination of parking Laura Sauerman Iowa St in downtown Crown Point. Indiana Ave lsauerman@crownpoint.in.gov These projects will enhance District 5 the quality of life in our Carol Drasga Delaware St city, and we cannot wait for cdrasga@crownpoint.in.gov Burrell Dr you to see the final product. Please be patient with At-Large us as we, “Build a Stronger Zack Bryan* Community from Within.” zbryan@crownpoint.in.gov 133rd Ave Legend At-Large CP District 1 Scott Evorik CP District 2 sevorik@crownpoint.in.gov CP District 3 * Denotes City Council President CP District 4 CP District 5
City Notices City Meetings 2022 50/50 Sidewalk Program All City of Crown Point meetings are held The City of Crown Point offers a 50/50 Sidewalk Program in person at Crown Point City Hall, 101 to all city residents who qualify. To take advantage of this N. East St., unless otherwise noted. All program, please call 219-662-3252 for a free evaluation or meetings are streamed on the City of additional information. ... Crown Point Facebook page, @CityofCrownPointIN, and via Zoom. Amnesty Day 2022 The City of Crown Point and Republic Services have scheduled Saturday, April 30, 2022, as Amnesty Day (Clean- *All meeting dates and times are subject to change. Up Day) that will be open to residents who live within Visit www.crownpoint.in.gov for updates and Crown Point corporate city limits only. Citizens will meeting agendas. be required to present a driver’s license and water utility bill for proof of residency. Republic Services will accept municipal solid waste from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at its transfer April station, located at 1021 E. Summit St., Crown Point, IN 46307. Waste can be brought in by car or pick-up truck April 6, 11 a.m. Board of Works ONLY. Waste brought in dump trucks, trailers, etc., WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. April 11, 5:30 p.m. Redevelopment Commission April 11, 6 p.m. City Council If you have questions about which items will or will not be accepted, please contact Republic Services at April 11, 7p.m. Plan Commission 219-310-2343. ... April 20, 11 a.m. Board of Works Spring Leaf Pick-up April 25, 5:30 p.m. Historic Preservation The Crown Point Public Works Department is offering spring leaf collection throughout April, weather permitting. Please April 25, 7 p.m. Board of Zoning Appeals place leaf piles along the curb and not in the street. Ensure the leaves are clean and free of debris. Vehicles should not be parked within 10 feet of the leaf pile, and leaves May will not be picked up in alleyways. Place leaves away from all obstructions. Calling when yard work is complete is not May 2, 5:30 p.m. Redevelopment Commission necessary. There is no guarantee leaves put out after April will be picked up, as the leaf vacuums will not be out again May 2, 7 p.m. City Council on a regular basis until the fall 2022 leaf collection. Thank May 4, 11 a.m. Board of Works you for your cooperation! ... May 9, 7 p.m. Plan Commission 2022 Mosquito Prevention Message May 18, 11 a.m. Board of Works The City of Crown Point will start mosquito abatement in late May/early June, weather permitting. Follow these tips to May 23, 5:30 p.m. Historic Preservation help prevent mosquitoes this summer: May 23, 7 p.m. Board of Zoning Appeals • Eliminate unnecessary water. • Clean out rain gutters & downspouts. • Cut weeds & prune shrubs. • Use repellents outdoors in the evening or stay indoors. June • Inspect your property weekly. ... June 1, 11 a.m. Board of Works June 6, 5:30 p.m. Redevelopment Commission Quality on Tap Report Crown Point’s Quality on Tap Report is available at June 6, 7 p.m. City Council www.crownpoint.in.gov. Any resident who has not received the Quality on Tap Report may call 219-661-2287, or write June 13, 7 p.m. Plan Commission to: Crown Point Public Works June 15, 11 a.m. Board of Works Utilities Department Attn: Quality on Tap June 27, 5:30 p.m. Historic Preservation 705 Industrial Blvd. June 27, 7 p.m. Board of Zoning Appeals Crown Point, IN 46307 Sign up to receive the weekly message and emergency alerts from the City of Crown Point at www.crownpoint.in.gov/130/Sign-Up-for-Alerts
City Events in April, May & June Easter Bunny Photos National Day of Prayer Hop into the lower level of The National Day of Prayer the Historic Lake County will take place at noon, Courthouse to take photos Thursday, May 5, on the east with the Easter Bunny from side Courthouse steps. noon to 4 p.m., Saturday, April 16. Please bring a Opening Day Parade camera for photos! & Ball Diamond Sports Festival The Opening Parade and Ball Diamond Sports Festival (Opening Ceremonies) will take place Saturday, May 7, at Bulldog Park. Versiti Blood Drive at The Crown Point Farmers Market returns to Bulldog Park on Saturday, May 28! The Farmers Market will Bulldog Park move to the front parking lot of Wheeler Middle School Versiti Blood Center of Illinois on June 4 due to the Corn Roast and on July 16 due to will host a blood drive at the Taste of Crown Point. The Market will close at noon Bulldog Park in the second on Aug. 20 & Aug. 27. For more information, visit floor community room from Arbor Day 2022 www.crownpoint.in.gov. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Tuesday, The City of Crown Point will May 10. Walk-ins welcome. host an Arbor Day ceremony Corn Roast on Friday, April 29. Details to Sugarbelt Festival Join the Crossroads Regional come. For more information, Mead on at Sugarbelt Festival Chamber of Commerce for its please visit Saturday, May 21, at Bulldog annual Corn Roast on June 3 www.crownpoint.in.gov. Park. For more information, & June 4 at Bulldog Park! For Movies & visit City Spring Clean-up more information, visit www.manicmeadery.com. www.crossroadschamber.com. The City of Crown Point Spring Clean-up will be from City-Wide Garage Sale More at 3-5 p.m., Friday, April 29, near the Crown Point Skate Park, The city-wide garage sale Bulldog Park will be held June 9-12. For an 1313 E. North St. For more interactive map, visit information, visit Summer Concert Series www.crownpoint.in.gov. www.crownpoint.in.gov. Visit Bulldog Park for a 12-act Operation Bike Saver series of summer concerts! Operation Bike Saver Concerts will be held from will be held Sunday, June 4:15-8 p.m. beginning June 2. 19, at Bulldog Park. For For a complete line-up, visit more information, visit www.crownpoint.in.gov. combatbikesaver.org. MMA Event Movie Series at State of the City Visit Bulldog Park for an Bulldog Park Mayor David Uran will host MMA fight from 4-9 p.m., Join the City of Crown his annual State of the City Sunday, May 29. For more Point and the Crown Point CPFD Community Risk event at 5:30 p.m. June 21 at information, visit Community Library for Reduction Event Bulldog Park. Mayor Uran www.fightcard.net. a series of movies this Crown Point Fire Rescue will provide a recap of 2021, Memorial Day Parade as well as highlight ongoing summer. Dates and titles will hold its Community Risk development. Registration to be announced! For more Reduction Event from 11 a.m. The City will host its annual is required. For tickets, visit information, please visit to 2 p.m., Saturday, April 30, Memorial Day Parade at www.crownpoint.in.gov. www.crownpoint.in.gov, or at Bulldog Park. Come meet 10:30 a.m., Monday, May crownpointlibrary.org. local firefighters and learn 30. Immediately following, Roller Derby how to reduce risks for your there will be a ceremony at family, your home and your South Shore Roller Derby Splash Pad Maplewood Cemetery, 555 S. business. will compete at Bulldog The Splash Pad at Bulldog Indiana Ave. Park on Saturday, June 25. Park is scheduled to open For more information, visit Memorial Day weekend, southshorerollerderby.org. weather permitting. The splash pad is open when it is Download the free Crown Point IN mobile app in the Google Play or Apple 70 degrees or warmer. App Store. Just look for the blue icon with the city logo!
Crown Point PACE Department Crown Point Parks, Athletics, Communications and Entertainment Franciscan Health Recreation Center at Bulldog Park Room Rental Community Room 1 Community Room 2 Community Room 1 & 2 (Kitchen) (Non-Kitchen) (Combined) Monday-Thursday Monday-Thursday Monday-Thursday Residents: $40/hour Residents: $25/hour Residents: $65/hour Non-residents: $50/hour Non-residents: $36.25/hour Non-residents: $81.25/hour Friday-Sunday Friday-Sunday Friday-Sunday Residents: $75/hour Residents: $50/hour Residents: $125/hour Non-residents: $94/hour Non-residents: $63/hour Non-residents: $156.25/hour Pavilion Amphitheater For up-to-date availability, please call the PACE Rental includes access to video wall, Rental includes access to sound and Department at lighting and standard power. If microphones, lighting and standard 219-661-2271. needed, 30-50 amps can be rented for $325 per box. power. ... $1,000/day *COVID-19 restrictions will apply to group reservations $1,500/day ... *Reservations subject to change Park & Shelter Rentals Collins Park Solon Robinson Park Sauerman Woods Park 95th Avenue and Merrillville Road East Street and Hickory Court 1000 E. South St. Collins Park offers a shelter, tennis Solon Robinson Park offers two Sauerman Woods offers a courts, a playground and a softball basketball courts, a playground shelter, walking trail in the woods, field. and a pavilion. playground, a basketball court and Monday-Thursday Monday-Thursday four sand volleyball courts. Residents: $35 Residents: $35 Monday-Thursday Non-residents: $43.75 Non-residents: $43.75 Residents: $35 Friday-Sunday Friday-Sunday Non-residents: $43.75 Residents: $70 Residents: $70 Friday-Sunday Non-residents: $87.50 Non-residents: $87.50 Residents: $70 Non-residents: $87.50 Senior Activities Low-Impact Exercise Scrabble Club 55+ Afternoon Movie Second Thursday of the Every Monday, Every Tuesday at Bulldog Park Wednesday and Friday 1-3:30 p.m. month (Call for titles) 10-11 a.m. 1-3:30 p.m. Franciscan Health Line Dancing Class Recreation Center at Bingo Every Wednesday and Bridge Bulldog Park Every Tuesday Friday Every Friday 10-11 a.m. 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 12:45-3:45 p.m. 183 S. West St. Pinochle Canasta 219-661-2271 Every Tuesday Every Wednesday 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Crown Point Youth and Adult Athletic Programs Girls Spring/Summer Travel Softball League Fun in the Sun Adult Sand Volleyball League Sign up for the Girls Spring/Summer Travel Softball League. Divisions: All games will begin at 6 p.m. and be played at the Sand Courts located 10U, 12U, 14U & 16U. One game per week until season-ending at 1000 E. South St. 4x4 games will be played on Mondays beginning tournament. Games begin in May. All games played on Legacy Fields at June 6. 6x6 games will be played on Tuesdays and Wednesdays the Sportsplex. beginning May 31 and June 1. Participation fee|$750/team Individual fee| Residents: $40; Non-residents: $50 Registration deadline: Thursday, April 7, 2022 Registration deadline: Friday, May 20, 2022 Adult Baseball, 19+ Summer Basketball Camps Registration is open for the Adult Baseball League for players 19 and Learn how to dribble, pass, shoot the ball and more! Camp is for children older. Each team is scheduled 18 games and a double-elimination ages 4 to 14. Classes held at Solon Robinson Park, East Street and Hickory tournament. Games are played every day of the week, starting in May. Court. All games played on Legacy Fields at the Sportsplex. Camp Dates and Times | June 13-23 (Monday-Thursday) Participation fee|Residents: $2,450/team; Non-residents: $2,950/team Little Dribblers (Ages 4-5): Class Time: 10-11 a.m. Registration deadline: Friday, April 15, 2022 Participation fee|Residents: $36/session; Non-residents: $45/session Youth (Ages 6-14): Class Time: 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Little Dribblers Spring Basketball Participation fee|Residents: $48/session; Non-residents: $60/session Boys and girls in first through eighth grade are encouraged to bring their own marked basketball. All instruction is held at the Franciscan Registration deadline: Friday, June 10, 2022 Health Sports Medicine Athletic Development Fieldhouse, 12800 Mississippi Parkway, suite A101. COMING SOON! Junior High/High School 4x4 and 2x2 Volleyball League. Games Dates and Times played on Monday and Thursday. For more information, visit 4:30-5:30 p.m. (Friday) April 22 to June 10, 2022 www.crownpoint.in.gov. Participation fee| Residents: $64; Non-residents: $80 Registration deadline: Monday, April 18, 2022 Sportsplex & Legacy Fields The Crown Point Sportsplex (1313 E. North St.) has two synthetic turf Residency Policy fields that are available for soccer, football and lacrosse play. There also is a baseball field and nine natural, illuminated grass fields. For Residents are considered those who live within City of more information about field rental or sponsorship opportunities, Crown Point limits. Please be aware not all Crown Point please call the PACE Department at 219-661-2271. addresses will be within city limits. Individuals who live outside city limits are subject to non-resident rates. If you For more information on athletics, contact Athletics Superintendent John have questions regarding your residency, call 219-661-2271. Stroia at 219-661-2272 or email athletics@crownpoint.in.gov. Community Member Spotlight Since childhood, Jesse them.” for how he carries himself as an Mendez has been committed While it wasn’t easy, Mendez adult, as they showed the teen to, “Building a Stronger said having a support system how to not only be competitive Community from Within.” in the Crown Point community but learn from a loss. The 18-year-old Crown Point helps. While wrestling keeps the resident has made a name for “It makes it a lot easier to student-athlete busy, Mendez himself, becoming a nationally- continue to put work in every has found time to become ranked wrestler. single day knowing that I have a a leader in his community, Mendez began wrestling super strong community behind setting an example for the next when he was 7 years old after me that supports what I do,” he generation of Crown Point his football coach suggested he said. wrestlers. take on the sport. This year, Mendez made “I’m always trying to lead by So, he did and “instantly history when he became the example because when those fell in love with it.” Mendez 10th wrestler in Indiana to win younger wrestlers look up to has since achieved some of the four state titles. you, they’re looking at every goals he set for himself as a His work doesn’t stop there, step you make, seeing how you Jesse novice. “At a young age, I always either. This summer, Mendez plans act out in public,” Mendez said, noting he takes inspiration from Mendez talked about being a four-time state champ and going on to to continue his training in hopes of earning a spot on another his personal coach Alex Tsirtsis. While Mendez has made a be an NCAA wrestler and win World Team. In the fall, he is name for himself, he doesn’t Crown Point High four national titles and go on set to attend Ohio State, where plan on leaving the mat anytime School Senior, to win Olympic titles,” he said. he will continue his wrestling soon. Nationally-Ranked “I set those goals, and I haven’t career. His ultimate goal, he said, is Wrestler stopped working towards Mendez credits his parents to compete for Olympic gold.
Community Events in April, May & June Crown Point Swim Club Safe Kids Day St. Matthias Garage, Tryouts Celebrate kids, prevent Antique & Bake Sale The Crown Point Swim injuries and save lives at the St. Matthias Parish is seeking Club will host tryouts for its Crossroads YMCA Safe Kids donations for its annual summer 2022 season from Day from 9 a.m. to noon, Garage and Antique sale. 5:45-8 p.m. on April 5 and Saturday, April 23, at the Donations can be dropped April 6 at the Crown Point Dean and Barbara White off daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. High School pool. Swimmer Southlake YMCA. Registration Corn Dogs Opening Day July 21-24. The sale will take must be able to swim one required. Sign up at Visit Center Ross Park at place from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. length of the pool without crymca.org. Legacy Fields on Thursday, Thursday, July 28, and from 9 assistance to join. Swimmers May 26, to watch the first a.m. to 1 p.m., Friday, July 29, must be 5 years or older. Lake County Corn Dogs home and Saturday, July 30. Please bring your swimsuit, game of the 2022 season! The Corn Dogs will face off against The Hub Entry goggles and birth certificate to tryouts. For more the NWI Oilmen. The game To list an event in The Hub, information, call starts at 7 p.m. Tickets are please email 219-838-3294. available online at hubcity@crownpoint.in.gov. corndogsbaseball.com. Events in July through Angels Across the USA September need to be spring Tour at St. Matthias Heritage Baptist submitted by June 1, 2022. Join St. Matthias Parish for Church Yard Sale the Angels Across the USA Tour. The event will be from book The Heritage Baptist Church Youth Group Yard Sale is from Volunteer 8-10 p.m., Thursday, April 7, at St. Matthias Parish Hall. sale 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, May 28, at the Church, 9903 with us! Alan Pedersen, the former April 27-29 Merrillville Road. executive director of The Compassionate Friends, the $5 a bag! Mix & match VBS at Trinity Lutheran largest grief organization in Registration is open for VBS Trinity Lutheran the world, will perform music at Trinity Lutheran Church. To Annual Plant Sale register, visit and bring hope to those who Trinity Lutheran Church will www.trinitycp.org. have suffered the loss of a host its annual plant sale on loved one. This event is free, Mother’s Day weekend in the Dates: but attendees must RSVP church parking lot at 250 S. June 13-16: 9 a.m. to noon by calling 219-789-9190, or Indiana Ave., Crown Point. Entering K-4th & 5th Grade registering on Facebook, Check out a selection of @Compassionate Friends hanging baskets, decorative June 17: 9 a.m. to noon Lake/Porter County Indiana potted plants, flowers, Preschool (must be potty Chapter. succulents and vegetables. trained) Easter Bunny Breakfast Enjoy breakfast with the Plant Sale Hours: Easter Bunny between 11 Friday, May 6: 9 am to 5 p.m. a.m. and 2 p.m., Sunday, Saturday, May 7: 9-11 a.m. April 17, at the Maki Ballroom Run Like a Mother 5K in the Historic Lake County Kids of all ages can, “Run Like Courthouse. For more a Mother,” to honor their information, please visit mom on Mother’s Day. Join https://bit.ly/3JJ2vRV. Hometown Happenings for the Run like a Mother 5K/2K Hub Run at 8 a.m., Sunday, May 8, at The 41st annual Hub Run the Lake County Fairgrounds. will begin at 9 a.m. April 23 Proceeds will benefit at Bulldog Park. For more Mommy’s Haven Maternity information, visit crymca.org. The Crown Point Car Cruise returns on Thursday, June Home and Teen Mother Follow us on Choices of Crown Point. 2! Concerts will be held in conjunction with the Car Facebook! For more information, visit Cruise on June 2 and June 23. Car owners MUST WAIT @CityofCrownPointIN yourhometownevents.com. until after 3 p.m. to park under the pavilion. Parking is available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Remember to reduce, reuse and recycle! Only place flattened cardboard, paper, metal cans and plastic bottles and jugs in your recycling container! Prepare your recyclables by emptying, cleaning and drying them. Keep all recyclables loose, never bag the items.
April, May & June Events Tuesday Talks with Mayor David D.F. Uran Tuesday Join Mayor David Uran for his monthly forum, Tuesday Talks with Mayor Uran, on Talks FAQs the first Tuesday of every month. Tuesday Talks is held at locations throughout the city to highlight businesses and organizations in the Crown Point community. Come hear about all of the exciting things happening in the city! What is being built in April May June the old Pop’s location? 11 a.m. April 12 6 p.m. May 3 9 a.m. June 7 A bagel shop. Sparta Dome CP Co-Working Lincoln Office What is being built 1355 E. North St. 115 S. Court St., suite E 1200 Arrowhead Court next to Cousins Subs? A Popeyes and a med spa. City Events in early July! Vol City-Wide Picnic Fourth of July u wit ntee Parade hu r The City-Wide Picnic will be s! held from 2-5 p.m. July 3 The City of Crown Point under the Franciscan Health Fourth of July Parade will pavilion at Bulldog Park. begin at 11 a.m. July 4 and Crown Point residents are will travel down South invited to join City of Crown Main Street from Burrell to Point staff for this free, family Goldsborough. Fireworks friendly event! will begin at dusk at the Lake County Fairgrounds. For more information, visit www.crownpoint.in.gov. 2022 Lake County Household Hazardous Waste Collection Schedule All collections are on Aug. 20 Saturdays from 9 a.m. to Whiting Public Works 2 p.m. For more 1915 Front St, Whiting information, please call 219-853-2420. **Sept. 10 Lowell Middle School April 23 (North Parking Lot) Munster Public Works 19250 Cline Ave., Lowell The City of Crown Point would like to thank the 508 Fisher St., Munster community and local businesses for their continued Oct. 1 support and for making our Corned Beef & Cabbage May 21 Griffith Public Works Dinner and St. Patrick’s Day celebration a success! Thank Hobart Public Works 134 South Colfax St., you to the following businesses and organizations for 340 S. Shelby St., Hobart Griffith sponsoring! Without your generosity, this event would not have been possible! June 4 **Oct. 22 • True BBQ & Whiskey • Beck’s Crown Bakery Hudson Campbell Center Hammond Public Works Bar • Downtown Crown 455 Massachusetts St., 601 Conkey St., Hammond • Family Express Point McDonald’s Gary • Jewel-Osco • CrossPoint Church **Shredding available • Midnight Blue Towing • HomeLight July 23 at Lowell and Hammond Highland Public Works collections. Limit to four 8001 Kennedy Ave., paper grocery bags. Highland
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