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It is our position that although justice was served in the capture and execution of Osama bin Laden, the war on terror continues. We must remain vigilant. Al Qaida will surely seek retaliation. After ten long years chasing the “most wanted” man in recent U.S. history, the mastermind behind the 9/11 attacks met his demise through the heroic efforts of the CIA, the U.S. military, and the courageous Navy Seals. Americans gathered in the streets to cheer the good news. Finally, those who lost loved ones in the Twin Towers, the Pentagon, United Airlines Flight #93 and the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan might finally feel a bit of closure. Truth be told, the witch is not dead, as in the Wizard of Oz. The goals of Al Qaida are pandemic. After the war in Afghanistan, bin Laden became a revered figurehead for Al Qaida. Others took on the work of leading and directing the war against the Infidels. Numerous other organizations have joined in the effort to eradicate non-Muslim Western culture. Now is not the time to let down our guard. Bin Laden’s death may have kicked up a hornet’s nest. The Holy War hasn’t ended.

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It is our position that residents and businesses are drawn to Hamilton County because it offers adequate and well-maintained roads, tasteful and manageable growth, first-class police and fire protection, and abundant parks and recreational opportunities – and relatively low taxes. Because of Republican dominance, recent primary elections effectively determined who will serve in many local offices. However, the voters who elected these representatives hold many different views on how to prioritize among these often-competing goals. Every objective impacts another: For example, increased growth may benefit the tax base but cause traffic congestion, or more parks and recreational opportunities may put pressure on taxes. At the very least, a dollar spent in one area is one less dollar available elsewhere. It is our view that within our councils and commissions, the diversity of views held by residents must be reflected and civilly advocated – even if dissention is required. When budgets are drawn and priorities established, there will inevitably be some who would have made different choices. That’s OK, as long as the “losing” priority was adequately considered. Oneparty rule should not mean there is only one view when it comes

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Every week, we will print a portion of the U.S. Constitution, followed by a portion of the Indiana Constitution. We encourage you to benchmark government policies against these bedrock documents. Today: the Indiana Constitution. Section 5. Court of Appeals. The judges of each geographic district shall appoint such personnel as the General Assembly may provide by law. (History: As Amended November 3, 1970). Section 6. Jurisdiction of Court of Appeals. The Court shall have no original jurisdiction, except that it may be authorized by rules of the Supreme Court to review directly decisions of administrative agencies. In all other

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DISPATCHES » Leaders wanted – The Hamilton County Leadership Academy, which trains future community leaders through a 10-month program, is currently accepting applications for its next class. The application deadline is June 30. HCLA will hold an informal informational meeting this morning, 8:30 a.m. at the Westfield city services building, 2728 E. 171st Street. To apply or learn more, visit www.hcla. net. » Couponing seminar – Learn how you can save money on your grocery bill from local expert Skye Winslow at Ameriana Bank, 3333 East S.R. 32, May 24 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Enjoy refreshments, register to win prizes and learn how you can save up to 50 percent on your next trip to the store. Call 867-7740 today to reserve your seat. » Church musical – The Chancel Choir at Christ United Methodist Church, 318 N. Union St. in Westfield will present “Experience God - the Musical” on May 22 at 6:30 p.m. in the church’s Family Life Center. The musical uses contemporary and traditional Christian music along with dialogue to convey a powerful message about the interaction between God and people. A free-will offering will be taken to benefit the music ministry at the church.

Royal wedding truly a sight to behold COMMENTARY By Danielle Wilson Did you watch the royal wedding? My husband and I couldn’t seem to get enough of it, which is weird because we normally don’t follow the lives of celebrities (unless we run in to actual celebrities in an L.A. bakery, of course!). I can’t speak for Doo, but I think my fascination stemmed from several factors, including memories of childhood dreams, a need for happy news, and my British heritage. I was nine when Diana and Charles married, and can still remember sitting with my parents and sisters watching that wedding. Oh how I wanted to wear an enormous ball gown, walk down an aisle longer than my street, and marry a handsome prince! I mean, what little girl doesn’t yearn for her happily ever after? So to witness another fairy tale wedding, particularly one where the bride was not royalty, reminds me dreams do really come true. (Thanks to the extensive television coverage, my youngest daughter is already plotting her royal engagement. She plans to attend “university” somewhere in England to improve her odds. Princess Madelaine has a lovely ring, doesn’t it?) I also think the reason we’ve been unable to pass up any channel showing wedding highlights is the need for good news. I’ve said this before, but I have enough worries with family and work to spend my precious free time

watching some reporter sensationalize the latest bombing or natural disaster or economic downturn. Give me something to celebrate for a change! And weddings, second only to the birth of a baby, are hands down the most joyous occasions to witness.

Weddings, second only to the birth of a baby, are hands down the most joyous occasions to witness. Especially when the couple really does seem to love each other. My husband and I both agreed that Kate and William acted just like we did when were married: They joked, laughed, fidgeted, and appeared nervous and excited at the same time. It’s no wonder people cry at occasions such as these, the start of a new life for two people. I even found myself getting a bit teary-eyed until the cameras panned the crowd and caught Princesses Eugenie and Beatrice looking like Dr. Seuss’s version of Cinderella’s two ugly stepsisters. Hysterical! Dried my eyes right up! But I guess the biggest pull to the wedding for me was personal. One of my grandmothers was British (literally fell in a bomb hole in

London while pushing my dad in a pram during WWII!), and I actually have dual-citizenship with “the realm” thanks to some archaic clause about both my father and grandfather having been born in England. Undoubtedly, I am more in tune to the royal family than most Yanks. So ignoring the splendor of the day’s festivities, just seeing London and Westminster Abbey and Buckingham Palace decked to the nines was exhilarating for me. Not so much for Doo, who has yet to travel to the Isles, although he was completely enamored by the various military uniforms on display and the intricacies of royal succession and etiquette. And both of us enjoyed the spectacular array of British sports cars. (It was better than a Bond movie!) We can’t wait to take our kids across the pond to experience the history, and let’s face it, majesty, of England. I know there were a lot of people who couldn’t stand the media hype building up to and during the wedding day activities, but in all honesty, I think it was a wonderful moment in history that came at just the right time. And I can’t wait to see what happens when it’s Prince Harry’s turn! Gingers unite! Peace out. Danielle Wilson is a Carmel resident and contributing columnist. You may e-mail her at danielle@ currentincarmel.com.

» Bike to Work Day – Hamilton County employees will participate in the League of American Bicyclists’ Bike to Work Day for the first time on Friday, with a rain date of May 27. Employees will leave from various meeting points around the city accompanied by Noblesville and Hamilton County law enforcement officers. They will then enjoy a free breakfast at Noblesville City Hall or the Judicial Center and receive gift bags containing various bicycle-related items. » Race to the Finish – Elvis will be in the building on May 26 for Race to the Finish, a local celebrity fundraiser benefitting the Riverview Hospital Foundation. The event will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. at Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse near 96th Street and Keystone. Admission is free but raffle tickets, specialty drinks and appetizers will be sold. To purchase raffle tickets in advance, call Susan at 770-2962. Race attire is encouraged.

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READER’S VIEW Where’s the rest of the story? Editor, The story on www.currentinwestfield.com regarding Russell Cameron’s allegations against Bruce Hauk is an interesting one, but where is the rest of it? Why didn’t you report that Hauk resigned shortly after the election to take another job? Why didn’t you report about Andy Cook being in his polling precinct the night before the elec-

tion as well as that a complaint has been filed against Mr. Cameron for walking into the polling area before it opened to make sure there was a Democratic judge? You also missed the part about an entire precinct being overlooked/miscounted.Once again, Current in Westfield hasn’t told the whole story. Heather Brownell Westfield

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Allegations against Hauk deemed groundless created the position of city manager, Current in Westfield meaning the six allegations related to The city made an announcement city manager were then found to be last week stating that the allegagroundless and without merit. tions made against former Deputy The allegation regarding camMayor Bruce Hauk were found to be paigning during work hours was also groundless and without merit. found to be groundless and without The Hamilton County Prosecumerit. tor’s Office received a complaint The final allegation regarding inapfrom Russell Cameron, a Republican Hauk propriate communications directed candidate for mayoral primary. The to department heads was investigated through complaint alleged that Hauk engaged in illegal police interviews of all persons who attended the activities related to the 2011 campaign and meeting in question. The investigation found that committed eight violations of Indiana criminal allegation to be without merit, too. law. “The investigation conducted by the Indiana Of the eight violations alleged, six were based State Police did not reveal any criminal activity,” on statutory restrictions placed on city mansaid Hamilton County Prosecutor Lee Buckingagers. One allegation involved campaigning ham in a statement on May 6. during Hauk’s regular work hours and another The city announced on May 5 that Hauk had alleged that he gave an inappropriate directive to resigned from his position. Friday was his last Westfield department heads. day with the city, and he has accepted a position An investigation by the Indiana State Police with Indiana American Water. concluded that the city of Westfield has never

HCLA to celebrate 20 years of bettering county member Todd Burtron said. By Kevin Kane HCLA projects have sparked Current in Westfield a number of changes and new Executive Director Jill Doyle deprograms in the county, like the scribes the alumni of the Hamilton Supervised Visitation program with County Leadership Academy as the Promising Futures, which provides a “who’s who” of the county. way to bring together children and These “students” come from variparents from broken homes. ous backgrounds and professions, But the community service doesn’t and some names are better known Doyle end when the class is over. Many around the county than others. But of HCLA’s 450 alumni have gone on to be on every past and present HCLA participant has a boards of directors of many of the county’s nonfew important traits in common with the rest: profits or serve in elected positions. All are proven community leaders seeking to HCLA will celebrate its 20th anniversary on learn how to continue serving their respective May 26 with a cocktail party the Palladium in communities in new ways. Carmel. The event will go on from 5 to 7 p.m. That’s what HCLA gives them. The academy and will reconnect HCLA alumni as well as is now training its 20th class, educating its provide an opportunity for those interested in members on the county’s greatest needs and the the program to learn more about it. Admission ways to go about addressing them. During each is $35 per person or $60 for a couple. Doyle 10-month course, a class learns about several stressed that the event is completely open to aspects of the county from local experts durthe public, and so, too, is the application to be ing monthly meetings. Additionally, the class a part of the 21st HCLA class. The application is divided into groups – each charged with the assignment of identifying a need in the commu- and details on the program are available at www. hcla.net. nity and creating a project to make an impact. “I feel like this is the greatest opportunity in “There are some significant challenges that Hamilton County to meet the people who are will face Hamilton County in the future, and I really making a difference,” Doyle said. “I just think this group of people has set out to recogkeep finding that HCLA has truly helped a lot nize those challenges and be in a position both of people in a lot of different ways.” from knowledge and network to accept them,” Westfield Fire Chief and current HCLA class

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McNichols’ story one of trials, perseverance with limited hand signals and faBy Jordan Fischer cial expressions. Current in Westfield “There’s a myth that wherever “I’m just doing what any mother would do,” said Becky Mcyou are in a year or two, that’s Nichols, watching her 32-year-old son, Scott, being raised into where you’ll be for the rest of your the Hamilton County Express bus. life,” McNichols said. “That’s not The bus pulls away from the McNichols’ Fishers home to take true. For example, Scott didn’t Scott to the Monon Center in Carmel, and McNichols worries learn to eat solid food on his own that he’ll be too hot in his blue jeans. Then she picks at a few until year three.” stray weeds in a small flower patch in her front lawn, hoping rain Even simple things like transwill come early enough in the day that she’ll be able to pull them portation become expensive chalafter they dry. lenges. McNichols praises HamFor the past seven years, McNichols has been caretaker, sole ilton County Express for getting provider, and advocate for Scott, who suffered a life-altering brain injury in a snowboarding accident in March of 2004. The accident left him wheelchair-bound and quadriparetic, with little to no function or control over his arms and legs. He also suffers seizures and body contractions, and must be monitored continuously to avoid dehydration, which poses extra risks for persons with brain injuries. “That’s when our journey began…” There are pictures of Scott McNichols and his younger siblings, brother Michael, 28, and sister Leigh, 26, scattered throughout his mother’s living room. The one she points to first, though, is of him alone, captured just fractions of a second before striking a soccer ball. “He won four state championships with North Central High School,” McNichols says proudly. After college – Scott went to Indiana University, as did his younger brother and sister – he traveled to Kirkwood, California, to work at the Kirkwood Mountain Resort, a haven for ski enthusiasts. “Scott had the opportunity that many of us don’t … to realize his dream,” McNichols said. On March 8, 2004, Scott struck a tree at 30 mph while snowboarding. The collision caused a shearing injury, or a diffuse axonal injury, one of the most devastating types of brain trauma. More than 90 percent of patients who suffer a severe DAI never regain consciousness. Scott was airlifted off the mountain to a trauma hospital in Reno, Nevada, where his mother flew out to stay with him for six weeks before she was finally able to have him airlifted back to Indianapolis. “That’s when our journey began,” McNichols remembers. The long battle Much of Becky McNichols’ time now is spent lobbying legislators and advocating for more information and medical options for persons with traumatic brain injuries. After a difficult process of pushing for more support, McNichols was able to get a Medicare waiver from the state to take Scott to the Rainbow Rehabilitation Center in Detroit. The waiver was necessary, McNichols said, because there are almost no services available in Indiana for brain injury rehabilitation patients in the ages between childhood and elderly care. And the waiting list for out-of-state waivers can stretch into the years. “There’s no resources,” she says. “There’s nothing that would say, ‘Oh, Becky, your son has a brain injury. Here’s a list of things you can do.’ There’s nothing there, and nobody to tell you what to do.” “It’s only because I kept asking for more and pushing that I finally found out what my options were,” McNichols says. McNichols was one of the leading proponents of SB 24, authored by Sen. Patricia Miller, RDistrict 32, which cleared the Indiana State Senate but died in the House after the Committee on Public Health refused to give it a hearing. The bill would have established an Indiana Brain Injury Commission to study whether more treatment options should be made available in-state. Currently, Indiana spends $10 million annually on out-of-state treatment for Hoosiers with brain injury. Because of a lack of in-state treatment options, McNichols said Scott has lost much of what he learned at Rainbow Rehab, including what speech ability he had regained. Scott now communicates

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Scott and Becky McNichols Scott around the county, but she says that to get to a doctor’s appointment in Indianapolis, or anywhere outside of Hamilton County, a lack of public transportation options forces her to put him in his wheelchair in the back of her SUV. Recently, one of Scott’s biggest sources of exercise and social engagement was removed when Medicare refused to cover his physical therapy in the Fishers YMCA pool. McNichols says the agency instead sent Scott to a physical therapist at St. Vincent Hospital in Carmel, at a much higher cost. “I want my son to have a quality of life,” McNichols says. “He’s watching his friends and siblings starting lives, getting married. Why not let him go to the pool? Why not let him go to the fair?” McNichols has been working with the Brain Injury Group of Indiana to spread information and contact other persons with brain injuries for support, and to help them tell their stories. She also continues to meet with legislators and health care officials to seek more treatment options in state. “We’re not asking for money,” McNichols says, “we’re offering to assess the situation. We want to be fiscally responsible, but address the issues of this very needy community.” “I love my son dearly,” she says. “I just want the best for him.”

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TImeline Mainstreet Chairman and CEO Zeke Turner said the company hopes to break ground on its Westfield development sometime in the fall. “From there, we have a nine-to-10-month construction project,” he said. “We’d likely open in mid-2012 with preleasing in the spring of 2012.” Mayor Andy Cook said the city hopes to begin construction on the first facilities of its 300-acre sports complex in September.

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By Kevin Kane Current in Westfield To the administration in Westfield, Mainstreet’s future arrival to the city is more than just a new development. The city announced late last month that Mainstreet, a state-ofthe-art senior healthcare facility, will expand into Westfield with a $13.3 million project adjacent to Grand Park. This is the first major project planned for the Grand Park development area, and Mayor Andy Cook predicts Mainstreet’s involvement in the city’s family sports initiative will do more than provide a small boost to the local economy. Construction on Westfield’s 300-acre sports complex known as Grand Park is expected to begin around September of this year. The development will include a multitude of championshiplevel sports facilities designed to attract and house youth sports tournaments throughout the year. The surrounding 1,400 will be privately developed, though the city is working to lure companies to locate to this area. Cook said the majority of businesses surrounding Grand Park will likely be hotels, restaurants, retailers and some medical facilities, especially ones involved in sports medicine. A development like the one Mainstreet will bring to the city, however, was not expected. “We had kind of a targeted industry that we felt very strongly would want to locate there but one industry we didn’t think about was retirement living,” Cook said. “They approached us

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two or three months ago because they feel that the amenity of a sports facility featuring family sports activities is a great marketing tool for them. “What’s their number-one goal for their residents? Activity. And what can provide more activity than a sports facility? We didn’t even think about that, and now they’re ready to turn dirt before we are.” Cicero-based Mainstreet owns 14 properties, including 11 for senior housing and care. It also is developing an additional six health care campuses throughout the Midwest. CEO and Chairman Zeke Tuner said Mainstreet has had its eyes on Westfield for some time. But the company had no interactions with the city and wasn’t ready to expand into Westfield until plans for the sports park began to solidify. Turner “We certainly liked the idea that they were pursuing that project,” Turner said. “We felt that was the ideal situation for us in terms of what we’re trying to do.” Turner said it is possible that Mainstreet would have eventually developed a facility in Westfield without Grand Park, as he said the city has an ideal mix of new growth and longtime residents. However, he said the community’s commitment to completely transforming an entire section of the city is very appealing to the company.

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The Mainstreet development is expected to have an immediate impact on the local economy, creating a total economic impact of $22.6 million in Hamilton County this year, based on construction cost estimates. When completed in 2012, the 65,000-squarefoot facility on 7.5 acres will create 150 jobs, and the city estimates that its total economic impact over the next 10 years will be $142.3 million, including construction costs in 2011. But Cook said Mainstreet’s immediate impact will go beyond the construction costs and new jobs. He said this news of a first development came months earlier than originally expected, and while the arrival of a company like Mainstreet has opened the city’s eyes to other industries and businesses that may be interested in locating near Grand Park, Cook the biggest benefit may be an increase in credibility. “It says that, even with our limited marketing, already the private sector has said ‘We want to be here,’ which I think is huge,” he said. The ultimate goal of Grand Park and the creation of a family sports industry in Westfield is to lower residential and commercial tax bills, Cook said. According to the city’s projections, the targeted development area could result in up to $2 billion in new commercial assessed valuation over the next 20 years. One development, even one as big as the one Mainstreet will bring to the city, won’t have an impact on taxes by itself. But Cook said it could be the first big sign of things to come in the near future. “The timing in all the pieces that are coming to this: our location, the U.S. 31 freeway project, the fact that the utilities are already there…you put those things together and we think there will be a lot of businesses that say, ‘Hey, we want to move to Westfield,’” he said.

More about Mainstreet Zeke Turner said Mainstreet may be in the same industry as companies with traditional nursing homes and senior health care facilities, but they aren’t the same. He said Mainstreet’s hotel-style, single-occupant rooms, amenities and restaurantstyle dining are often more comfortable and more appealing to older adults – even ones in their 60s and younger. Learn more about the company at www.mainstreetcap.net.

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GRAMMAR LESSON By Brandie Bohney Football is my favorite sport. I played flag football in high school and college whenever I had the opportunity, I dated (and later married) a college player, I attended games even in rain and snow, and I became a huge fan of the Colts just before moving to central Indiana. I follow professional football in particular, and I even watch the draft. Yes, I watch the draft. I couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t tell you now who even the Colts selected, but I was watching. This year, however, I almost had to change the channel. One of the commentators said something so loony that I nearly switched to â&#x20AC;&#x153;House Hunters.â&#x20AC;? Seriously. Now, I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t expect the highest-quality grammar coming from sports commentators. I take that back: I expected outstanding grammar from Dennis Miller when he was a Monday Night Football commentator. I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t expect much else, but I did expect grammatical excellence. Other commentators, though? Not so much. But back to the draft. One of the commentators (and I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t recall who it was precisely, but I think it was Jon Gruden) used the non-word projectize. As if that werenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t enough, the use was such that the correct option was project, as in, !

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Tourism dollars to come to Westfield up to $1 million in support Current in Westfield for the Grand Park sports Innkeepers’ tax dollars capcomplex in Westfield; up to tured from out-of-area visitors $1 million to support developwill be invested into several ment of the Nickel Plate Arts tourism projects throughout Trail, including the purchase the county under a tourof two buildings in downism bond initiative recently town Noblesville to house the approved by the Hamilton NPAT headquarters and an County Council. And Westarts and cultural center; up to field will receive a $1 million $500,000 for an investment in cut of this money. Fishers to be determined later; The $3.45 million bond will up to $500,000 for enhancebe financed by a 5 percent tax ments to Hamilton County’s paid by visitors for up to 20 Strawtown Koteewi Park; and, years and is expected to generadditional support for signage ate $31 million in local tax Westfield could receive up to $1 million for Grand Park from the and enhancements in Carmel. revenues over the life of the Hamilton County Convention and Visitors Bureau. The innkeepers tax, collectprojects. ed by the Hamilton County “This proposal is similar Treasurer and appropriated to the Hamilton to single-use capital projects in larger cities, the Hamilton County Visitor and Convention County Visitor and Convention Commission, which often are supported by lodging taxes,” Commission, the governmentally appointed generates approximately $2.5 million annually. Hamilton County Convention and Visitors agency that oversees tourism operations in the This money must be spent on tourism developBureau Executive Director Brenda Myers said in county. ment initiatives and marketing according to a release.“This is Hamilton County’s investment Supported projects were vetted through the state statute. in destination development.” Destination: Hamilton County Grant Review According to economic impact studies done The bond will support projects throughout Committee in January. The Bureau will work the county, including sports, historic preservawith local municipalities to refine the remaining by Certec, Inc., tourism contributes $16.8 million to the local tax base annually. Tourism tion, downtown redevelopment, the arts and a projects. contributes $365 million in total to the local local park. Hamilton County Grant Review Committee economy, directly supporting more than 4,000 The Hamilton County CVB will manage approved the project concepts in January, with jobs and $82 million in wages. many of the projects as part of its contract with details to be determined. Projects may include

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May 20 Actors Theatre of Indiana: Chicago The Studio Theatre Now through May 22 Tickets available by phone at 317-843-3800 or online at actorstheatreofindiana.org/. A universal tale of fame, fortune and all that jazz; one show stopping song after another; and immortal staging by Bob Fosse, no wonder the show has wowed audiences all around the world. Join Roxie Hart, Velma Kelly and the rest of the “Merry Murderesses” as they vie for the spotlight and the headlines during that era known as the roaring twenties.

May 21 Booth Tarkington Civic Theatre: The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940s Marian University, 3200 Cold Springs Road, Indianapolis Now through 21. Times: 7 p.m. on Thursdays, 8 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. on Sundays. Tickets are $21 for Thursdays and $28 for Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays and can be purchased by calling 923-4597 or visiting www.civictheatre.org. This kooky play features a motley crew of characters that gather in a mysterious mansion to pitch a Broadway musical to potential backers. Complete with revolving bookcases, trap doors, secret passageways and cases of mistaken identity, the show is a riotous homage to the corny thrillers of Hollywood’s heyday.

May 21 Beef & Boards: Cinderella Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre Now through July 1 Tickets available by phone at 317-872-9664 or online at www.beefandboards.com. Rogers & Hammerstein’s enchanting musical, Cinderella, is the classic story of the young Cinderella who is left in the care of her step-mother and three bossy step-sisters after the death of her father. It’s not until she meets Prince Charming that things start looking up. In a twist on the original musical, the Beef & Boards production features the ugly step-sisters as played by male actors.

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May 22 Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre: G2 The Academy of Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre 329 Gradle Dr., Carmel Now through May 22 Tickets available at the door day of the performance. G2, the pre-professional company of GHDT presents its annual showcase concert. The talented young dancers will present an exciting evening of classic GHDT repertoire, including excerpts from “Alice and her Bizarre Adventures in Wonderland” and “Lagaan”. Also on the program will be “Invisible Children” with choreography by Martin Casanova and the US premiere of “SHATTERED” by Gregory Hancock.

May 27 The Phoenix Theatre: The Zippers of Zoomerville The Phoenix Theatre 749 N. Park Avenue, Indianapolis. Now through May 28 Tickets available by phone at 317-635-7529 or online at www.phoenixtheatre.org. Retooled, streamlined and ready for more speed, greed and the dirty deed? This musical spoof of all things Indy 500 in the month of May and send-up of Gilbert and Sullivan is a celebration of flat-out folly and full-throttle love.

June 2 The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra: Brahm’s 1st Piano Concerto The Hilbert Circle Theatre 45 Monument Circle, Indianapolis June 2 through June 4 Tickets available by phone at 317-639-4300 or online at www.indianapolissymphony.org/. At the age of 24, when Brahms wrote his First Piano Concerto, the weight of history was upon his shoulders. A few years earlier Schumann declared him to be the next musical genius, destined to change music history. Shortly after that declaration, Brahms heard Beethoven’s Ninth for the first time and came away from it ready to write the next great symphony. But Brahms struggled and that symphony took decades to finish. Brahms instead completed his First Piano Concerto, which shows the influence of Beethoven’s Ninth. information, call 770-9020. Friday – Through Being Cool Saturday – Jai BakerMoon Dog Tavern, 825 E 96th St., Indianapolis, 46240. Call 575-6364 for more information. Friday – Living Proof Saturday – Skeeter McGee

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Escape to play COMMENTARY By Susan Beaurain It’s May and spring is in the air. But at the Monon Community Center, our minds have been on summer for months. Our planning to provide the community with a summer of fun begins in November. While our staff enjoys turkey, pumpkin pie, and football with family, we sometimes catch ourselves daydreaming about water slides and swim lessons! This year, Aquatics has included some creative and exciting programs and ways to make the water park at the Monon Community Center even more enjoyable than last year. Our swim lessons continue its tradition of providing quality lessons to fit any schedule this summer, starting as young as six months old in groups or private settings. New this year is Carmel Clay Parks and Recreation (CCPR) Seas Dragons, our summer youth swim team— a great opportunity to involve your child into competitive sports in a low-pressure environment. The CCPR Sea Dragons will practice and compete with other local summer swim teams over an eight-week period. New USA Masters swimming is available for adults. The Aquatics staff begins water park preparations as early as February. That’s right. Snow and ice is still falling from the sky and we’ve started planning and cleaning for thousands of summer

Daily admission to the water park at the Monon Community Center, 1195 Central Park Drive West, Carmel, is $8 for adults and $5 for youth and seniors. Season passes start at $60 for unlimited use. New this year is the “Late Day” admission rate, just $4 for the last two hours, daily.

visitors to our cozy beach area, six-lane lap pool, water slides, play structures, lazy river, diving well, and kiddy pool. Our long preparations will finally be finished and the water park ready for its opening day on Saturday, May 28 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. We’ve ordered sunny weather and Radio Disney 98.3 FM will be on site to offer special promotions and give-a-ways. Have you ever thought of hosting your neighborhood gathering or company picnic at a water park? Rentals are available after public hours from Sunday through Wednesday from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. and Thursday through Saturday from 8:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Contact Carrie at ckeaveney@carmelclayparks.com for more information. Susan Beaurain is a division manager with the Monon Community Center. Contact her by e-mailing to info@youarecurrent.com.

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DISPATCHES » O2NE graduates honored – American Senior Communities, the largest provider of retirement living and senior healthcare in Indiana, last year launched Opportunities to Nursing Excellence program. O2NE helps ASC certified nursing assistants become licensed practical nurses by paying for tuition and adjusting their work schedules to accommodate a return to school. This year, Riverwalk Commons in Noblesville selected Heather Whitmer to participate in O2NE, and her completion of the program was celebrated at a recent ceremony. » Deadline nearing – Time is running out to register for the Riverview Hospital Foundation’s Women’s Retreat Sept. 28 at Montego Bay. Space is limited, and May 25 is the deposit deadline. Call 536-5592 for details or to register. » Sonic health boost – Simply listening to music for 1 hour a day can ease your pain by 20 percent, Cleveland Clinic researchers recently found. It can even reduce the need for pain medication before and after surgery. Music seems to stimulate the release of pain-masking endorphins in the brain, says Cheryl Dileo, a music therapy professor and director of the Arts and Quality of Life Research Center at Temple University. -www.prevention.com

Should I stretch before a workout? FITNESS By April Conard Ask most active people if they believe they should stretch before and after their workout, and they’ll likely answer with a resounding, “Yes!” (Even if they don’t always comply). Certainly at one time we’ve heard that pre-workout stretching prevents injury. And right now, it is pretty much gospel that stretching immediately after activity prevents soreness. Here is the question: What is stretching really for, and when is it really worth our time and effort? Let’s back up and talk about the long and short of it. Muscle is elastic in nature. It can expand to a point, and then it returns to its resting or shortened state. Any activity requires muscles to stretch to a certain degree; how much it stretches depends on the activity. So when a muscle is stretched regularly, it develops the ability to stretch further, and the affiliated joints increase their range of motion (flexibility). The opposite is true as well: If the muscle is not stretched often, it will stay shortened, and the joints are less mobile and your range of motion decreases. Which brings me back to the question: Is stretching good for me, and when should I do it? Before a workout: No. It is very old

school to “stretch” before working out; now we are encouraged to warm up the muscle rather than give it a static stretch. In fact, stretching before your workout can actually give you an injury, not prevent one. After a workout: Yes. Stretching after your workout will not prevent soreness. The soreness you feel is from mircotears to tissue, and only time can repair this delayed-onset muscle soreness. However, stretching after exercise will help restore muscle to its resting state, essentially allowing you to maintain your current level of flexibility, preventing tightness. Flexibility used to be a term I associated with gymnasts, but if you look from the point of view of how it affects your joints, it becomes more important. We all know someone who is aging and joint mobility has become an issue. So the answer is yes, you should stretch; not because it will prevent soreness, not because it can make you run faster, but because it will help you maintain your quality of life now and later. Noblesville resident April Conard is an NETA- certified trainer and Group Fitness Director at the Noblesville Athletic Club. You may contact her at nac@nacfitness.com

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COMMENTARY By David Cain I was watching a game last week. The mascot, a familiar sports team friend, was hopping around, waving and dancing. This character was hard to miss. While I like to think only my kids like the mascot, I will say that there is definitely a link between that furry fellow and my brain. You see, my brain likes things that are tangible. It likes things, no matter how cheesy, it can attach to and remember. If I showed up at a presentation and gave my talk and in the middle I took out a hammer and crashed it to the podium saying, “You’ve got to bring down the hammer!” people would remember that. They would see the hammer as a tangible prop, and their memory would attach to it, embedding the words I say in their memory of that experience. It’s why having visuals, when you explain things to people, helps. What helps even more is explaining with things they can touch and feel. When I teach my kids math, we use sticks or buttons in lieu of paper and pens. When they pick things up and move them, these tangible props become better understood. They become easier to remember, because they are real. It doesn’t matter if the audience for my presentation is a 5-year-old or a 50-year-old; we all like tangible things that we can attach to. My presentations now include props I use to help tell my story. Tangible things that people can understand and relate to quickly. Props assist with the story and create a more memorable experience. Stories that are accompanied by tangible things are much easier to understand. Is there a prop for the story of what you do? If not, it might be worth inventing.

» Winingham honored – In recognition of local attorney Bill Winingham’s many contributions to the legal field and the community, Bill was recently named “Distinguished Barrister,” a prestigious award given yearly by one of the leading publications for attorneys in the state, The Indiana Lawyer. Winingham has been a partner at the law firm of Wilson Kehoe Winingham LLC for 25 years. » Free seminar – Joel Harris of Amicus Financial will host a free financial seminar on May 20, 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Monon Community Center in Carmel. The topic will be on financial planning at various stages of life. For more information, e-mail joel@goamicus.com. » Have a business plan? – Enter the Entrepreneurship Advancement Center’s (EAC) 2nd Annual Business Plan Competition for a chance to pitch your business idea to local business professionals. You could win a consulting package valued at $15,000. For $50, all participants receive a half-day business planning workshop, access to an online business plan development course and feedback on your plan from local experts, among other perks. To enter, visit wwww.buscomp.eventbrite.com.

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MacKenzie River Pizza Company will be opening its first location in Indianapolis on Monday, May 16 serving lunch and dinner daily. This casual family friendly dining restaurant is located at 4939 E. 82nd Street just west of Allisonville Road in the Clearwater Springs Shopping Center. The restaurant is owned by co-managing partners, Jon and Michael Shuel originally from Indianapolis. After growing up in Bozeman, MT, and working at the restaurant that their father, and Indiana native, Steve Shuel owned, the brothers decided to bring the restaurant to where they again now call home. The pizza is “unlike any other in the free world.” They offer these crusts: sourdough, natural grain and thin crust along with Montanasized sandwiches, made-to-order pasta, entrees and salads served with a selection of homemade dressings. To complement the menu choices, select from cocktails, a variety of microbrews, fine wines and spirits. For additional information visit them at mackenzieriverpizza.com and join them on facebook.com/MRPCo.lndy or call 317.288.0609. Address: 4939 E. 82nd St., Indianapolis Phone: 317-288-0609

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Kitchen remodel: Custom design in older home REMODELING By Larry Greene HISTORY OF THE ORIGINAL HOME: This home is located in the heart of downtown Zionsville and was built nearly 100 years ago. Originally a barn, the home was relocated closer to the road and had various additions added to it over the years. Although the owners love the character of their older home, the kitchen area was just too cramped and boxed in for them to really enjoy it. The homeowner commented, “I never wanted to cook in the old kitchen; it wasn’t fun. I was separated from everything else going on in the house.” The kitchen area was separated into three areas by boxy, interior walls – a table/ hallway area, a game room, and the actual main kitchen. The goal of the design phase was to combine these three areas into one big open space while retaining the original functionality of the three areas. DESIGN STRATEGY: The design schemes were based upon removing walls and opening up the space. Knowing the age of the home, potential structural issues were just as much the

focus as the actual design schemes and material selections. Regarding the overall style, most of the existing rooms in the home had developed a Victorian style and feel to them. However, in contrast, the homeowner wanted the kitchen to feel very modern. A classic shaker door style was chosen for the cabinetry since the clean lines and transitional style would help blend the new kitchen with the remainder of the home. An overall neutral color palette was chosen so the room could be decorated with splashes of color. This also gave the home a very cohesive feel. FINAL RESULTS: The homeowner said, “Dur-

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Custom versus ready-made COMMENTARY By Vicky Earley Custom window treatments are the sector of interior decor that seems to be shrouded in mystery. Most homeowners recognize custom does look different from ready-made, but few can readily pinpoint why. Ready-made window treatments, available since first introduced by mail order in the 1920s, have garnered appeal over the years. While it is quicker and less intimidating to pick up “ready to go” drapery at a chain decor store than it is to plan and execute a custom look with the aid of a professional, the final product almost always falls short. The first element to consider is the type of thread used in the fabrication. Clear nylon tread is the first red flag. Nylon can dissolve during the dry-cleaning process, so it is generally used only in inexpensive applications. Quality window treatments will generally be fabricated with cotton or a cotton-poly blend thread that is color matched to the fabric. Custom window treatments will have a weighted bottom, while ready-made treatments fall haphazardly. A custom silk or poly/silk window treatment will often include a fleece interlining or English Bump Cloth as well as lining. This added layer provides additional dimension and richness. As much as 25-30 percent of a home’s energy can be lost through windows, so this custom touch is as hard working as it is beautiful. If considering a ready-made window treatment, an examination of the pattern match might change your mind. This is often an area that is ignored in mass production, and stripes that are off are can be a visual irritation! Custom window treatments should be matched with meticulous care, both vertically and

horizontally. Identify the type of fabric that a window treatment is comprised of. Ready-mades are often constructed of fabrics that are not the proper weight to balance a window. A screen-print cotton might be fine for a guest bath but totally ineffective for a dining room. If at all possible, avoid the ready-mades that are not lined. Years ago, I used a bold color, unlined in my first apartment only to receive a notice in my mailbox asking that I substitute them with white or lined drapery. Also, consider the type of lining – to ensure the lining is rot proof, sun proof and water resistant, it is almost always necessary to go the custom route. Ready-made panels are generally constructed just like a pillowcase with a simple seam connecting the lining with the face fabric. Custom treatments generally sport as much as a two-inch hem on the sides to eliminate the lining from being visible. Ready-mades are often not identical in length due to mass production processes, while custom gives the option of fine details such as covered buttons, fringe, cording and the opulence of puddling. I completely understand there is a need and a place for the ready-made drapery market. The low cost makes it quite attractive. If at all possible, however, it should be reserved for apartment dwellers and first-time homeowners. Beyond that, custom fabrication offers a look that frames and softens a room in a way that no piece of art or accessory can. Vicky Earley is the principal designer for Artichoke Designs in downtown Carmel. If you have an interior design question, please contact artichokedesigns@aol. com.

LOOKING FOR A FEW (hundred) GOOD VOLUNTEERS Time again for all good people to join us in making this year’s CarmelFest celebration the best ever! Believe it or not, in less than two months, we will be celebrating the 4th of July weekend. Sherry Russell The theme for CarmelFest 2011 is “Proud to be an American”, and with that, we ask you to become involved in your community and show your patriotic spirit. Volunteering is fun and rewarding and since you will be enjoying all the Festival has to offer anyway, why not play an active role? Be part of the festival. Register online at www.carmelfest.net or email me, Sherry Russell at sruss4488@yahoo.com. I promise when you are done volunteering, you will not only be “Proud to be an American”, you’ll be proud you are a part of this community as well!

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Living healthfully not all it’s cracked up to be HUMOR By Dick Wolfsie My wife has renewed our subscription to Prevention magazine. I say “our” subscription because she reads it and then sticks the articles in my face. The purpose of this annoying publication is to make you worry about nearly every aspect of your life from the second you wake up in the morning and fail to drink organic orange juice to the second you fall asleep and start battling sleep apnea because you have a chubby neck. Those who write for Prevention are opposed to almost anything its readers could possibly digest. Over the history of this monthly periodical, everything you have ever put in your mouth gets raked over the coals. Oh, you can nibble on raw cauliflower or dip florets of broccoli into a savory sauce made of skim milk and low-fat yogurt, but once the phrase “Mmmmm, that’s really good” comes out of your mouth, that’s an indication you have put something bad into it. Much of the advertising in this magazine is for drugs that will treat your coronary disease, gout, migraine headaches, fibromyalgia, polyps and acne, which is a strong hint that all this nutrition advice is a bunch of hooey and that you might as well pop a pill and get back to enjoying life. Eat ribs, take Lipitor and get a three-year subscription

to this magazine. I think that’s about as much as I’m willing to commit to my longevity. Of course, some decadent foods are advocated by the magazine if consumed in appropriate amounts. On Saturday mornings when Mary Ellen drags me to Trader Joe’s or Whole Foods, I get an earful about what’s OK to get a mouthful of ... “Dick, did you know that if you eat a serving of peanuts a day, you are 14 percent less likely to have a stroke?” “That may be true. I’ve never seen an elephant with a walker.” “Here’s what else I read. Men over 60 – that’s you – are 30 percent less likely to have a heart attack if they eat fresh fish once a week. Too bad cooking that stuff stinks up the house, or I’d be willing to do that for you.” “What else?” “I also read that you should get your pulse up to 180 at least once a day. How would you do that? “I’d let you read to me from that magazine right before I go to sleep.”

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Recognizing and reducing Pets of the week symptoms of stress in your dog

DISPATCHES » Bark for Life – The American Cancer Society’s Bark for Life is a Relay for Life fundraising event that honors the care-giving qualities of canine companions and provides an opportunity to honor cancer survivors and remember those who have lost their fight with the disease. The event will take place June 25 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Dr. James A Dillon Park, 6001 Edenshall Lane, Noblesville. Registration begins at 8 a.m. and the event is followed by a dog walk and other entertainment activities.

COMMENTARY By John Mikesell There are many reasons why it’s important to pay attention to stress indicators, including the following: • Stress is a universal underlying cause of aggression. • Stress can have a negative impact on the dog’s health. • The dog’s ability to learn is impaired when she is stressed. I remember when I first took Izzy to training class; she was so stressed out by the other dogs she couldn’t concentrate on me or her instructions. • Dogs respond poorly to cues when stressed • Negative classical conditioning can occur as a result of stress. There are several signs of stress. I will name a few, and there are many more then we have space for here. Anorexia: Stress causes the appetite to shut down. A dog that won’t eat moderate to high value treats may just be distracted or simply not hungry, but this is more often an indicator of stress Avoidance: Dog turns away, shuts down, and/ or evades handler’s touch and treats. Digestive disturbances: Vomiting and diarrhea can be a sign of illness, or stress; the digestive system reacts strongly to stress. Carsickness is often a stress reaction. Hyperactivity: Frantic behavior or just restless pacing, sometimes misinterpreted as ignoring or “blowing off” owner. Excessive grooming: Dog may lick or chew paws, legs, flank, tail, and genital areas, even to

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the point of self- mutilation. Almost every dog-mauls-toddler headline is followed by an article that includes, among other things, these two phrases: “The dog was always good with children.” And, “The bite was unprovoked.” Most people who think their dogs are good with children don’t realize that their dogs only tolerate children – the dogs are actually stressed in the presence of children, at least to some degree. Dogs who are truly good with children adore them; they don’t just tolerate them. They are delighted to see children, and, with wriggling body, wagging tail, and squinty eyes, can’t wait to go see them. With the rare exception of idiopathic aggression – aggression for which there is no discernible cause – every bite is provoked, from the dog’s perspective. We as humans may feel the bite wasn’t just or appropriate, but rest assured the dog felt justified in biting. What you can do: • Observe your dog closely and make a list of the behaviors he manifests when stressed. Watch for those subtle ones! • Study the list to determine which stressors you can remove from your dog’s environment. Create a plan to change his association from negative to positive with as many of the stressors as possible. • Watch other dogs you come across a make note of their signs of stress to improve your stress observation skills.

Patch is a 7 year old male black Shepherd/Lab mix. Patch is a laid-back guy who is looking for a relaxed environment home with someone who will take him for daily walks and a few trips to the dog park. He is good with other dogs and loves romping and playing at the dog park, but towels are a necessity because he also likes to wade into the water! Patch is house trained and knows the commands sit, down, heel, stay and shake. Patch would prefer a home with adults or older children who will treat him with respect. Patch is very loyal to those he trusts most, so he will need an experienced owner to help him feel secure in all situations. Basil is a 7 month old male tabby DSH. Basil really enjoys playing with toys and with his brothers Cajun, Cilantro and Pepper. The four kittens arrived at the shelter when they were just weeks old and needed to be bottle fed. They have been in a foster home where they have become healthy, strong and social kittens and are ready to find their forever home. Basil is very affectionate and is quite the purring machine. With just a scratch under his chin, he will gladly roll onto his side or back and playfully paw at your arm as if to say “Please don’t stop petting me.” For more information on these and other animals at the Humane Society, call 317-773-4974

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A Petition will be filed for a Court Order directing the Hamilton County Auditor to issue a tax deed to the tax sale purchaser, Community Funding Solutions, LLC. The Petition for the Tax Deed will be filed on or after October 18, 2011 upon the request of the tax sale purchaser. The petitioner intends to request that the tax deed be issued on or after November 21, 2011. The real estate was sold at the Tax Sale held on October 14, 2010. Any person may redeem the tax sale property listed below. The purchaser is entitled to reimbursement for additional taxes or special assessments, plus interest, which were paid on the real estate by the purchaser subsequent to the Tax Sale and before redemption. This real estate has not been redeemed as of the date of this notice. The purchaser or the purchaser’s assignee is entitled to receive a deed to the subject real estate if it is not redeemed before the expiration of the period of redemption as specified in I.C. 6-1.1-25-4(a), which will be on October 14, 2011. The purchaser is entitled to reimbursement for costs incurred by the purchaser and described in I.C. 6-1.1-25-2(e). If the tract or item of real property has been sold for an amount more than the minimum bid and the property is not redeemed, the owner or record of the tract or item of real property who is divested of ownership at the time the tax deed is issued may have a right to the tax sale surplus. If the property is deeded to a 3rd party prior to the issuance of the Tax Title Deed, then only that 3rd party may claim the surplus. Property Address: 7830 Jackson St., Cicero, IN 46034 Parcel Number: 03-02-36-00-00-045.000 Description (Appearing on Tax Sale Certificate): Acreage 1.90, Section 36, Township 20, Range 4, Hamilton County, Indiana

Community Funding Solutions, LLC, Lien Purchaser c/o Daniel F. Kaplan 233 South 13th Street, Suite 1400 Lincoln, NE 68508 Notice to Owners (Jeffrey J. Smith and Terri L. Smith) and Interested Parties (EQ Financial, Inc., American General Financial Services Inc., Scott Young, LVNV Funding, CACH, LLC and any other interested party) of Sale of Real Estate for Unpaid Real Estate Property Taxes: You are hereby notified in accordance with I.C. 6-1.1-25-4.5 of the following information: A Petition will be filed for a Court Order directing the Hamilton County Auditor to issue a tax deed to the tax sale purchaser, Community Funding Solutions, LLC. The Petition for the Tax Deed will be filed on or after October 18, 2011 upon the request of the tax sale purchaser. The petitioner intends to request that the tax deed be issued on or after November 21, 2011. The real estate was sold at the Tax Sale held on October 14, 2010. Any person may redeem the tax sale property listed below. The purchaser is entitled to reimbursement for additional taxes or special assessments, plus interest, which were paid on the real estate by the purchaser subsequent to the Tax Sale and before redemption. This real estate has not been redeemed as of the date of this notice. The purchaser or the purchaser’s assignee is entitled to receive a deed to the subject real estate if it is not redeemed before the expiration of the period of redemption as specified in I.C. 6-1.1-25-4(a), which will be on October 14, 2011. The purchaser is entitled to reimbursement for costs incurred by the purchaser and described in I.C. 6-1.1-25-2(e). If the tract or item of real property has been sold for an amount more than the minimum bid and the property is not redeemed, the owner or record of the tract or item of real property who is divested of ownership at the time the tax deed is issued may have a right to the tax sale surplus. If the property is deeded to a 3rd party prior to the issuance of the Tax Title Deed, then only that 3rd party may claim the surplus. Property Address: 15951 246th St. E, Noblesville, IN 46060 Key Number: 07-04-32-00-00-003.000 Description (Appearing on Tax Sale Certificate): Acreage 4.27, Section 32, Township 20, Range 6, Hamilton County, Indiana The amount to redeem this tract or real property from tax sale is the sum of the following: The minimum bid of $3,517.98 plus a flat 15% interest on the minimum bid, plus an accrued 10% interest on the surplus amount of $31,482.02, which was the amount that was overbid on the date of the tax sale, plus title search costs of $150.00, plus attorneys fees of $500.00 and costs of giving this notice as may be certified by the Tax Sale Purchaser. There may also be subsequent taxes or special assessments paid by the tax sale purchaser after the date of the tax sale and before redemption that would also be added to the amount of redemption, plus interest. Please note that IC 6-1.1-24-7 allows the Hamilton County Treasurer to apply surplus tax sale payments to other delinquent property taxes and special assessments that the taxpayer owes and those amounts, plus interest may be part of the tax sale redemption amount. Contact the Hamilton County Auditor’s Office for the exact amount you will need to pay in order to redeem the tract or real property. Community Funding Solutions, LLC, Lien Purchaser c/o Daniel F. Kaplan 233 South 13th Street, Suite 1400 Lincoln, NE 68508

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