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By BREANNA [email protected]

After being canceled last year due to the pandemic, the PhenomeMOM Awards is back for the seventh year. Created by local musician Schawayna Raie, founder of the group UpLift Your Sister, the award ceremony will be 11:30 a.m. May 8 at Pipers at the Marrott, 2625 N. Meridian St.

Raie started the program in 2014 to celebrate the stories and sacrifices mothers make and aren’t cred-ited for often enough. The event gives guests the opportunity to speak about their mothers or other loved ones and share stories. While Raie doesn’t

Lorenzo Esters begins his tenure as chancel-lor of the Ivy Tech Community College India-napolis campus May 17. (Photo provided by Ivy Tech).

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Though he’s a native of the Mississippi Delta, Lo-renzo Esters has been a valuable part of the India-napolis community for years. In the nearly seven years he’s lived here, Esters has served on the board of trustees of Martin University, supported the Indi-ana Commission for Higher Education and is active in the community through the United Methodist Church.

Esters’ love of his adoptive hometown and passion for higher education — along with an impressive resume — made his decision to take on his new role

By TYLER [email protected]

Carlette Duffy wanted to refi-nance her home so she could buy her grandparents’ old house and keep it in the family.

There was a problem, though. Two appraisals left her with little

Carlette Duffy says she was discriminated against after two ap-praisals returned lower values for her home than she expected. The Fair Housing Center of Central Indiana filed a complaint with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development on her behalf. (Photo provided by Carlette Duffy)

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Schawayna Raie at the PhenomeMOM Awards in 2016. (Photo/Curtis Guynn)

Complaints allege discrimination against Black woman in appraisal process

equity after she purchased her home three years ago in a neigh-borhood on the near northwest side.

The appraisals came back with estimated values of $125,000 and $110,000. She purchased her home for $100,000 three years prior. The house had to be almost

completely renovated, she said, after a fire destroyed it years ago.

Duffy, who works for the city, decided to try an experiment. She contacted a third lender for another appraisal, but this time didn’t include her race or gender on the application.

She interacted with the ap-praiser through email only and removed anything from the home that would have identi-fied her as African American, including pictures, art and books. She also told the ap-praiser she would be out of town and had a white friend pretend to be her brother who met the appraiser at the house.

That appraisal returned an estimated value of $259,000.“Only when I removed myself

did I increase the value,” Duffy said. “So I’m being seen as the object of devaluation in my home, and that part hurts. That’s the part that’s hard to get over.”

The Fair Housing Center of Central Indiana (FHCCI) filed complaints with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) alleging discrimination against Duffy because of her race and color.

The complaints, available on FHCCI’s website, allege the appraisers violated Title VIII of the Civil Rights act of 1968, which prohibits discrimination in real estate transactions based on race, color, religion, sex,

For more information on the PhenomeMOM Awards and to purchase tickets, visit www.upliftyoursister.org.

By FARAH YOUSRY

Ray Lay lives in a tidy brick house on the east side of Indianapolis. His living room is filled with photos and souvenirs from his travels with his wife.“This is us in the Cayman Islands. Here I was rid-

ing on two dolphins,” the 60-year-old said, point-ing to photos on a table.

In the backyard are five wind chimes that he got

on trips or as gifts. On a breezy spring day, they combine for a beautiful, relaxing tune.

But his living conditions weren’t always this serene.“I am a formerly homeless, honorably discharged

United States Marine. I live with two severe men-tal illnesses,” he said.

For a long time, he used drugs and alcohol to cope with his schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.

Link between mental illness and mass violence is weak but stigma persists

Ray Lay has been in recov-ery for over a decade. He says he did not miss a single appointment with his thera-pist and hasn’t touched a drink or a drug since. Now, he is working to guide oth-ers to access the mental health help they need and start their recovery process by volunteering at local hospitals and community organizations in Indianapo-lis. (Photo/Farah Yousry)

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Then he decided to commit to mental health help and it changed his life. He’s now a business owner, recovery support specialist and mental health advo-cate in Indianapolis.

Still, he sees the negative perceptions of people living with a mental illness. He once had a job as a dishwasher and said he disclosed his mental health condition to his employer. But one day he had an ep-isode and asked to leave work. His manager agreed but later that day, a co-worker called.“She said, ‘Ray, they told me to call you and tell you

that if you come to work in the morning, they’re going to call the police and have you arrested,’” he recalled.

That sort of reaction often flares up after a mass shooting, like the recent one at the FedEx facility in Indianapolis.“You almost always hear that the people think that

there was something wrong — that this person had a mental illness,” said Barbara Thompson, executive director of the National Alliance on Mental Illness in Indiana. “And so it becomes something really dif-ficult for people who are experiencing mental health conditions, to feel like maybe they’re being connect-ed somehow to these tragic events.”

That can deepen the stigma surrounding these ill-nesses in America.

Yet studies show that people with a mental illness

are actually more likely to be victims of violence than the perpetrators. In fact, they’re 2.5 times more likely to be victims of violence than the general public. That’s partly because of the false perception that they’re violent or not trustworthy.“That stigma shows up in terms of social rejection,

shows up in terms of discrimination,” said Dr. Zach-ary Adams, a clinic psychologist at Indiana Univer-sity. “And one of the consequences is that people may be less likely to seek treatment.”

There are over 51 million Americans living with mental illness in the United States and only 44% receive mental health help, according to federal data.

Bernice Pescosolido, an Indiana University profes-sor of sociology, said, “In the United States, we’re such a medicalized society that we have equated hor-rendous acts as ‘sick,’ and ‘sick’ then ends up translat-ing into mental illness.”

But the link between mental illness and mass vio-lence is weak.

An FBI study was able to establish a link to mental illness in only 25% of mass shooting cases.

Research also suggests that social, demographic and economic factors are the main drivers behind violence. And Pescosolido said that’s what needs to be addressed.“The same kind of things that can trigger a mental

health problem in a person also leads other people

without that vulnerability to the same outcomes,” she said.

At the root of the problem, she said, are issues such as social isolation, being bullied or feeling like you don’t matter.

Lay continues to see the negative perception of people with mental illness at play.“I have met people or tried to meet people as I was

first starting to recover,” he said. “And I would tell them that I have a severe mental illness. And I’m never seeing them again. I would say these people are missing out on a great friendship or a potential friendship.”

At his home, Lay shows off some awards for his work as a recovery specialist. He proudly describes himself as “a walking, talking example of hope.”

In the aftermath of the FedEx mass shooting and incidents like it, he hopes to increase awareness and combat the stigma, so people like him can have a chance to get the help they need.“Recovery is possible,” Lay said. “If by the grace of

God, I can change my life, I believe anybody can.”

This story was reported as part of a partnership between WFYI, Side Effects Public Media and the Indianapolis Recorder. Contact Farah Yousry at [email protected] or 857-285-0449. Follow her on Twitter @Farah_Yoursrym.

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Flanner House added raised garden beds to its farm to increase accessibility for older adults and anyone else who has difficulty bending over to work the land.

The organization partnered with the Home Depot Foundation, which had volunteers help build the garden beds over three days from April 27-29.

The project is part of a broader “food justice system,” said Nick Selm, the farm director at Flanner House, which includes a greenhouse, farm and bo-dega. People can learn everything from how to grow and harvest food to how to prepare and distribute the food.

Garden beds that are raised off of the ground make it easier for older adults, as well anyone who uses a wheelchair or otherwise has mobility issues, to get involved.“It sounds so simple, but repeated

bending down or prolonged bending

down to weed or to plant or to harvest can be a huge barrier,” Selm said.

Flanner House Executive Direc-tor Brandon Cosby said the project is about community engagement.“It’s in our DNA,” he said of the

123-year-old organization. “From the very beginning, making sure that there were access points for healthy and affordable food options was always historically a part of who we were.”

Flanner House serves the northwest side, which represents one of the larg-

est food desert areas in Indianapolis. Double 8 Foods, a locally based grocer, closed its four stores in 2015, including one about a half mile north of Flanner House on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Street.

Flanner House started its farm four years ago. Part of the goal, aside from feeding people, is to help connect the community to the food-growing process in a more meaningful way than what can be attained by sifting through aisles at a grocery store.

“There’s something emancipatory about growing and eating your own food,” Selm said.

Erroll Carter was one of the people who volunteered to help April 29. He shoveled mulch through a persistent sprinkle in the morning.“I like the outdoors,” he said as he

waited for another wheelbarrow to show up at his pile.

Carter, 60, lives on the northeast side and works part time in the lawn and garden section at the Walmart on North Keystone Avenue. He learned about the opportunity to volunteer while watching the news.

Carter said he doesn’t have a garden or grow his own food but would like to soon.“I’m getting familiar with the process,”

he said.

Contact staff writer Tyler Fenwick at 317-762-7853. Follow him on Twitter @Ty_Fenwick.

Erroll Carter stands by a pile of mulch at Flanner House on April 29, 2021. Cart-er volunteered to help make raised garden beds. (Photo/Tyler Fenwick)

Raised garden beds help connect more people to food

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Indianapolis Public Schools will transition about 600 high school students from yellow bus service to IndyGo starting next school year, an-other step in the partnership between the state’s largest school district and public transportation provider.

The school board approved the plan with a 6-1 vote April 29.

Moving some students to IndyGo — along with enforcing walking zones and consolidating bus routes — will save the district an estimated $5 mil-lion. IPS needs to find a total of about $18 million in cuts because of lower enrollment.

A Shortridge High School senior spoke in favor of the move at the meeting. He said he participated in the district’s pilot with IndyGo and said it helps students learn about responsibility and independence.“It’s allowed me a lot more flexibility,”

he said. “If is miss the bus, I can catch the next bus. I’m not relying on only one like the school bus.”

The board took in-person public comment for the first time since the pandemic started.

An IPS parent voiced one of the most common concerns about the transition: safety. She said it’s com-mon to see adults congregate and fight or do drugs at bus stops near her home.

Board member Taria Slack, the lone no vote, said she also had concerns about safety, as well as inequity when it comes to infrastructure such as sidewalks to get to a bus.

Board member Venita Moore voted yes but recommended commission-ers take an IndyGo bus to a school to understand what they’re asking students to do.

The assistant principal at Short-ridge, Jacob Practor, submitted written comment to the board and said the school asked families as part of the registration process if they feel comfortable having their child use In-dyGo. Of the 613 responses, 235 said yes, and 189 said no, Practor wrote. (It wasn’t clear what the remaining responses were.)

According to the district, high school students rode an IndyGo bus 150,000 times over the last three

years as part of a pilot program with-out incident.“With the Board’s approval of today’s

transportation recommendations, we know our work does not end, it’s just moving into the next phase,” IPS Su-perintendent Aleesia Johnson said in a statement. “We are committed to the continued engagement and support of our families to ensure a transition that is as smooth as we’re able to make it at the start of the next school year.”

IPS chose the roughly 600 students to transition to IndyGo based on three criteria.• Total travel time from home to

school would be less than 50 minutes, which is a half hour shorter than dis-trict guidelines for yellow buses.• Students would have to walk less

than 0.7 miles total, including from home to the bus and from the bus to school.• Students would need to be able

to get to school without transferring buses.

The average travel time for those students will be about 24 minutes, according to the district, and almost 90% of students will have a shorter travel time with IndyGo than they would on a yellow bus.

Any IPS high school student can opt in to making IndyGo their transpor-tation provider, meaning they would give up yellow bus service.

The district’s transportation plan also includes enforcing walking zones, a move the board did not need to ap-prove because it was already district policy.

The district defines walking zones as the following:• Elementary school students who

live within 1 mile of school.• Middle school students who live

within 1.25 miles of school.• High school students who live

within 1.5 miles of school.The district hadn’t enforced walk-

ing zones for years in part because of a shortage of crossing guards, but IPS will have more to accommodate walkers.

Contact staff writer Tyler Fenwick at 317-762-7853. Follow him on Twit-ter @Ty_Fenwick.

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handicap, familial status or national origin. HUD will investigate to deter-mine any violations of the law as part of the complaint process.

Neither appraiser — Tim Boston of Appraisal Network and Jeffrey Pierce of Pierce Appraisers — could be reached by phone. A man who said he is Pierce’s son said his father didn’t want to comment.

Duffy said she got the idea to re-move any indication of her race from a New York Times article in 2020 that told the story of an interracial couple in Florida who essentially did the same thing. The wife removed pictures, books, anything that might tell the appraiser she’s Black. The result was a 40% increase from their first appraisal.“You want to believe that you’re

being treated fairly,” Duffy said. “You want to believe that what the ap-praiser is saying is true.”

Duffy paid for a market analysis that determined a possible list price for her home was $187,000, but the appraisal amounts didn’t change despite that.

Freedom Mortgage, which Duffy worked with between May and July 2020, lists a press contact on its web-site, but the contact did not respond to a request for comment.

Teresa Whitehead, CEO of Citywide, the first lender Duffy worked with in March and April 2020, said the rise in appraisal value from Duffy’s experiment could have been because it was a “very, very unusual year in the mortgage business.”“We did see values go up consider-

ably in a short period of time last year,” she said.

Whitehead, the only person who spoke to the Recorder at length about the allegations, said if there was discrimination, it would be on the part of the appraisal manage-ment company, not the lender.

She also said the lender’s role in the appraisal process is limited because of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, passed in 2010. The act empha-sizes “appraisal independence” but leaves lenders with options to ask an appraiser for an explanation of the value or “correct errors” in the report.

Congressional Research Service wrote Dodd-Frank “also mandates that professionals who have a reason-able basis to believe that an ap-praiser is failing to comply with the [Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice], violating appli-cable laws, or otherwise engaging in unethical or unprofessional conduct, refer the matter to the state appraiser certifying and licensing agency.”

Whitehead said Citywide requested a reconsideration of value from the appraiser (which was denied) but did not respond to a follow-up ques-tion about why the company didn’t request another appraiser.

Myra Lillard, owner and chief appraiser of Home Guide Realty Ser-vices, said a lender that has already requested a reconsideration of value should go to the appraisal manage-ment company and request another appraiser.“I’ve not heard of a lender that can’t

order another appraisal,” said Lillard, who is also part of the National Soci-ety of Real Estate Appraisers.

A 2018 study from Brookings Institution found homes in neighbor-hoods where the share of the popula-tion is 50% Black are valued at about half the price as homes in neighbor-hoods with no Black residents.

FHCCI Executive Director Amy Nelson said part of the reason this problem persists is because the ap-praisal industry has created a false perception that appraisals are mostly subjective.“I think that we have allowed the

appraisal industry to be able to push off checks upon them by convincing all of us that it’s art over science,” she said.

Duffy knows she has opened part of her life to the world and said she’s already heard from others who think they were discriminated against. She said it can feel overwhelming but de-cided to share her experience anyway.“I want to see the system changed,”

she said. “I don’t know if we can, but I’m up for the fight.”

Contact staff writer Tyler Fenwick at 317-762-7853. Follow him on Twit-ter @Ty_Fenwick.

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Thomas Cannon has performed opera in theaters around the world — from New York to Japan. His next stop? The Indianapolis Zoo.

From May 14-16, Cannon and the rest of the ensemble of “Madame Butterfly” will perform one of the world’s most popular operas in the zoo’s butterfly garden, presented by Indianapolis Opera.“I think it’s going to be a

beautiful experience,” Can-non said. “How wonderful to see such a fantastic, exotic opera in a fantastic, exotic space?”“Madame Butterfly” tells

the story of geisha Cio-Cio San, who falls in love with an American naval lieutenant and starts a family, only to have it destroyed by the lieu-tenant’s infidelity. Cannon plays Colonel Sharpless, an American consulate in Japan.

This is Cannon’s first time working with an orchestra since the beginning of the pandemic, and he said he hopes the unconventional venue will bring new eyes to opera.

Indianapolis Opera Gen-eral Director David Starkey hopes performing the opera at the zoo will make the arts more accessible to the general public.“By presenting ‘Madame Butterfly’ at an unusual

venue for opera, we believe this makes arts more approachable,” Starkey said. “We’ve also given spe-cial consideration to themes of the production by addressing the stigma of interracial relationships with an exceptional mixed-race cast. The Indianap-olis Opera has the tools to be a socially responsible

voice, and I say it to everyone I work with that our job is to pursue an artistic and educational citizenship.”

Cannon got his start in the arts young. Raised in a small town near New Orleans, he saw Puccini’s

“Tosca” on a school trip when he was around 12 years old. That experience, coupled with his school’s

“top-notch arts and choir training,” led Cannon to a career in performing arts. Through productions such as “Madame Butterfly,” he hopes to share the power of art with a wide audience.

“I think throughout the pandemic, we really started to understand the value of what [artists] do, and the general public is starting to understand that, too,” Cannon said. “We’re starting to understand how important the arts are to our country and our hu-man condition. I hope we can get more people to join in and understand its value.”

Contact staff writer Breanna Cooper at 317-762-7848. Follow her on Twitter @BreannaNCooper.

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Thomas Cannon will play the role of Colonel Sharpless in “Madame Butterfly” from May 14-16 at the Indianapolis

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have children of her own — though she helped raise several nieces and nephews — she said the event has helped improve her relationship with her mother. “My mom and I have definitely had

moments where our relationship was fractured,” Raie said. “This event has brought us closer. My mother was the first woman I gave the Julia Carson Legacy of Love Award to because I wanted her to know that I remember the greats things from my childhood and all the sacrifices she made, and even though we have moments where we don’t get along, I appreciate her and wanted to uplift her in that moment.”

The Julia Carson Legacy of Love Award, given annually to a woman working to better her community, is this year being awarded to Ali-cia Ramsey, first lady of New Life Church Indianapolis. Host of the podcast “She Words,” Ramsey shares motivation and spiritual guidance to women around the globe. The Legacy of Love recipient is chosen by the board, but other awards — including a philanthropic award and an award specifically for single mothers — are all by nomination.

This year, Raie said they have received eight nominations for four awards. However, most guests come for the celebration itself, not the awards. In a normal year, Raie said roughly 60 people are in attendance, creating an intimate environment for loved ones to share stories. “A lot of our audience members

enjoy just being in the atmosphere to soak up that love,” Raie said.

Doshia Fifer has been attending the PhenomeMOM Awards for years, but this year marks the first year she’ll

host the event. Fifer said she hopes to encourage women and mothers to keep doing great things for their families and said children need strong moms now more than ever.“Our youth are dealing with a lot,”

Fifer said, “From COVID to violence. I want to tell mothers they were cre-ated for this; they can keep moving, and I want to celebrate them.”

This year will be a difficult Mother’s Day for many families here in In-dianapolis. In Indiana, over 13,000 families have lost a loved one to COVID-19. While Raie has always set aside a moment to recognize the mothers who died throughout the year, she knows this year will be painful for many. Instead of the usual picture slideshow, Fifer will read aloud the names of women who have died, followed by a prayer.

Raie hopes this recognition will help people heal after a tough year. She’s no stranger to loss — her grandmother died in 2019 — and said the PhenomeMOM Awards that year was difficult to get through without her grandmother in the front row. “We just want to make everyone

reflect on what that person was to them, and to help them realize that they’re still watching over them and their spirit rests within them,” Raie said.

The ceremony will include a perfor-mance from Raie and a keynote ad-dress by Sanithia Chowning. Atten-dance is limited to 50 people due to COVID-19. Masks and temperature checks are required.

Contact staff writer Breanna Cooper at 317-762-7848. Follow her on Twit-ter @BreannaNCooper.

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as chancellor of Ivy Tech Community College’s Indianapolis campus easy. When he starts May 17, he’s looking forward to engaging with students and the overall community. “This community has a strong ecosys-

tem, and it’s a prime location for in-novation through partnerships,” Esters said. “There is this ecosystem of sup-port, tremendous opportunities to build pathways for students, whether they’re recent high school graduates or they’re single parents seeking credentials for a higher wage job. … It’s a place where we can build all the great things already underway at the college to put students and community at the center of every-thing we do.”

Ivy Tech President Sue Ellspermann said Ester’s connection with the com-munity and his background will serve him well in his new role. “His broad and rich experience along

with his recognized leadership in higher education makes him ideal to serve our largest and most diverse campus,” Ellspermann said in a statement. “… As a resident of Central Indiana, he has deep ties to many Indianapolis organi-zations and communities. I am confi-dent he will ‘hit the ground running’ as the Indianapolis campus has an out-sized role in developing talent for the city’s growing economy and increasing the prosperity of our students, families, neighborhoods and communities.”

While Ester has plenty of firsthand experience cultivating partnerships — he served as vice president for advance-ment and member engagement with the Association of American Colleges and Universities before coming to Ivy Tech, as well as the vice president for the Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities Office for Access — he also understands the importance of an education.

Raised by a single mother after his father died, Esters grew up around his grandparents, who were sharecroppers. His grandmother’s second husband, Willie, only had a ninth-grade educa-tion, but could always be found with a book in his hand.

“He read mostly Christian books and watching him taught me there’s something powerful about reading and learning and applying that to educa-tion,” Esters said.

When Esters received his under-graduate degree in English literature from Rust College in Mississippi, he became the first person in his family to get a college education. He went on to receive his master’s from Jackson State University and a doctorate in higher education from Morgan State University. Esters realizes his status as a first-generation college graduate gives him something in common with many of Ivy Tech’s students. His personal experiences with higher education, he said, will shape his decision making as chancellor. “I didn’t have a roadmap,” Esters said

of his college experience. “No one in my family had gone to college, so it made an incredible difference for me when I got to know several teachers in high school who took personal interest in me. When I got to college, I met a professor, Ila Wells, who was the first African American to earn a Ph.D. in English. She took a personal interest in me, and I declared my major in English because of her. That is the power of faculty and why I’m eager to support faculty development.”

While the pandemic turned the education world upside down last year, Esters isn’t daunted by the challenges that lie ahead. Instead, he views them as opportunities to grow. “Our community and students have

been challenged to reimagine education, so it’s a great opportunity for us to do that,” Esters said. “To reimagine how we serve students regardless of where they are. Thinking about the future, it’s important for Ivy Tech and higher education in general to be focused on providing multiple methods for engag-ing students in teaching.”


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In the 1930s, the White River — named for the white limestone sand that originally appeared at the bottom of the river — was far from the pristine wa-ters Native Americans once called Wapahani. Water conditions were worse past Emrichsville Dam at Belmont Beach. After years of companies dumping industrial chemicals and slaughterhouse waste, the water was blackened and dangerous to swim in.

Despite — or more likely perhaps because of — the dangerous water quality, Belmont Beach was named a Black-only beach. Black residents on the city’s west side looking for outdoor recreation were limited to the beach. The only other place Black people could swim was in Douglass Park in Martindale-Bright-wood on the east side.

According to research from historian Paul Mullins, Belmont Beach was the “epitome of environmental racism — Black residents were only allowed to be in water deemed too degraded to be of use to white residents.”

Despite safety concerns, Belmont Beach was a hotspot for the Black community in Indianapolis; people would gather to go swimming, have picnics and enjoy themselves.

On May 8, the Belmont Beach Project will open a pop-up park on the beach to celebrate the history of the location and create a family-friendly space. The project is supported by a grant from Lilly Endow-ment. “The Belmont Beach Project is very important, as

this type of development will bring awareness to the community and shine a positive light on the progress being made on the west side of Indianapolis,” Tedd Hardy, community ambassador for the Central Indi-ana Community Foundation, said.

Through Oct. 31, community members will be able to attend concerts, athletic programming, grab con-cessions and learn more about the history of Belmont Beach. Though it’s a temporary pop-up site, Hardy hopes it will eventually lead to more development in the Haughville area.

Olgen Williams, former deputy mayor of India-napolis and a member of the project, said on “Com-munity Connection” radio show with host Tina Cosby, he hasn’t been able to find anyone who frequented the beach, but information available at the pop-up will share the history of not just Belmont Beach, but of Indiana’s segregated history, as well.

The pop-up park will be free to the public and in-clude free WiFi through solar paneling.


Belmont Beach was a popular spot for African Americans in Indianapolis during the 1930s. (Photo from Recorder archives.)

Pop-up park opening will remember Belmont BeachThe Belmont Beach pop-up park will run from May 8 through Oct. 31, located at Belmont’s original site: 1300 N. White River Parkway, Indianapolis, IN 46222.


EDITORIAL

OPINIONS

By NICHELLE HAYES

Racism is a social factor that leads to disparities in health outcomes and economic disadvantages among Black Americans. Racism acts as a stressor and determiner of who re-ceives resources in America, partic-ularly health care. Because of this, Black people have very poor out-comes with many diseases. Breast cancer is one of the most dramatic.

Black women are not as likely to have breast can-cer but are more likely to die from the disease. The mortality rates have declined in some ethnic popula-tions; however, the overall cancer rates among Blacks have continued to grow. According to the Susan G. Komen Foundation, Black women in the U.S. have a

40% higher death rate than white women. The death rate for Black women is higher than all other ethinic groups. There are multiple factors that contribute to this higher rate. Some of those variables are dif-ferences in the structure of the tumor, late-stage diagnosis, lack of health insurance, body weight and incomplete treatment.

According to an article by Yedjou CG, Sims JN, Miele L, et al. “Health and Racial Disparity in Breast Cancer,” “There have been medical improvements in early detection, diagnosis and screening. Still many Black women are less likely to obtain adequate treat-ment compared with White women. There has been limited success for African Americans. We need to redouble our efforts. Including participating in clini-cal trials, early detection and spreading information about the effects of breast cancer on Black Women.”

Self-breast exams and screenings combine to play an important role in early detection.

Women are encouraged to perform self-breast exams on a monthly basis. There are three basic pat-terns: circle, up and down, and wedge. Check with your health care professional to see which one they recommend. Monthly self-breast exams allow you to become knowledgeable about the way your breasts look and feel. If you feel something abnormal, report it to your doctor immediately. Become your own advocate. Seek a second opinion if you feel the test or diagnosis is incorrect.

It’s critical to screen for breast cancer. The screens are mammography, clinical breast exams and breast MRI. When these screens are combined with follow-up tests and treatment (when required), it can reduce the chance of death.

There are several barriers to screening. To reduce these barriers, we need to increase access to screening and care, remove financial barriers, address cultural differences, educate about breast cancer risks and

screening, and doctors and other health care provid-ers must encourage women to get regular screen-ings. These barriers must be removed to address the disparities in survival rates.

Finally, each of us, women and men, must reach out to loved ones and ask them if they are doing self-breast exams and having regular screenings as well as participating in clinical trials.

In January 2016, I participated in a tissue dona-tion that was sponsored by the Susan G. Komen Foundation and conducted at the IU Simon Cancer Center in Indianapolis. This involved a quick and relatively painless procedure where a small amount of my breast tissue was taken along with many other people and studied. Having Black people participate in studies like this is critical to diminish the health disparities. There also have been periodic follow-ups regarding my current health status. My hope is that this study has had a positive impact on the eradica-tion of breast cancer.

Since that time, I have personally lost two dear so-rority sisters, Dannee Neal and last week Joni L. Re-ese. Both of their deaths were heartbreaking. Joni’s passing was especially difficult because of how long we knew each other. I grieve her passing and pray for all those who have lost loved ones to this dreaded disease. This column is dedicated to everyone who has been touched by breast cancer. My prayers are with all of you. As the word says in James 2:17, “Faith without works is dead.” So we need to work to encourage our community and family members to conduct self-exams and obtain screenings. We can make a difference.

Nichelle M. Hayes is a native of Indianapolis. She is an information professional, a genealogist, civic leader and a life longlearner

By LARRY SMITH

With exceedingly few exceptions, the rational political choice in America is deciding whether to be a Republican or a Democrat.

I have frequently referred to myself as a “reluctant Democrat.”

Indeed, I have often stated that my sole reason for being a Democrat is that the alternative is being a Republican. Yet, despite some strong disagreements and deep disappointments with the Democratic Party, my affiliation is not in doubt. However, my identity as an American is infinitely more impor-tant to me than being a member of a particular political party. It is in that context that I write.

I very much favor our two-party political system. America needs two strong, well-informed and, most im-portantly, sane parties. Yes, it is some-what uncomfortable for me to hope that the Republican Party will continue to be a viable entity — albeit with substantial changes to its messaging, its demographics, its dogged efforts to suppress voting, its tolerance of con-

spiracy theorists and its relationship with white nationalists.

At its base, the primary conflict between the two parties is that one is focused on expanding rights versus the other party that is focused on contract-ing rights. In terms of bridging the gap between the two, this fact is more important than tax policy, environmen-tal policy, etc.

To be clear, I am not suggesting that the “Grand Old Party” should become the Democratic Party by another name. I am suggesting that the Republican Party should not continue to exist in its current iteration. To use a well-worn metaphor, that party has gone off the rails. Newt Gingrich’s “Republican Rev-olution” is the immediate precipitator, with antecedents in Richard Nixon’s “Southern Strategy” and Ronald Rea-gan’s winks and nods at white national-ism (via his self-professed support of “states’ rights” in the South).

The most recent Republican presi-dent — who was actually a Republi-can — recently weighed in. George W. Bush said, “I know this — that if the Republican Party stands for exclusiv-ity, you know, used to be country clubs, now evidently it’s white Anglo-Saxon Protestantism, then it’s not going to win anything.”

The problem is that Bush is wrong, at least in the short-term. Ironically, he is the only Republican presidential can-didate since 1992 who won the popular vote. (He did so in 2004.) Remarkably, since 1992, Republican presidents and candidates have lost the popular vote by roughly 36 million votes — yet we’ve had three Republican presidents in that span. (Much the same is true for Congress.)

That is not democracy; it is the sub-version thereof. They can only do so via gerrymandering and voter suppression.

Yet, Republicans understand that they can’t continue these tricks forever. The demographic clock is too powerful — and time is running out. Further, not only are most of their 250 or so voter suppression bills doomed to fail when challenged in court, their moral obliga-tion to change should be self-evident. We’ll see what happens in the next few years.

The fractionalization of America is profoundly intensified in the halls of Congress, not to mention state-houses across “the fruited plain.” The entrenched nature of our two-party system makes it very difficult to imag-ine that we would experiment with another type of government, such as a parliamentary one. (Americans have

always favored a bifurcated system as our preferred political setup long before the Democratic Party and the Republican Party came into existence.) I’m not holding my breath that things will change in my lifetime.

Despite its myriad flaws, America is still the indispensable nation. We cannot let our hatred of said flaws overcome the love that we have for our highest ideals — and the relentless pursuit thereof.

The most powerful, and even radical, response to exclusionary jingoism and myopic white nationalism is for African Americans and other people of color to forcefully assert our citizenship. We have paid for that citizenship in blood. Our children and grandchildren have a stake in the direction that this nation takes.

One party would take us down a path of destruction because it is unwilling — and at some point will be unable — to control its basest instincts. Right now, the Republican Party is winning the loser’s game. Republicans must change their ways in order for us all to win.

Larry Smith is a community leader. Contact him at [email protected].

Democracy in the balance

Let’s work together to eradicate breast cancer

By OSEYE BOYD

Dishonest. Disingenuous. Delu-sional.

Those three words came to mind when I heard Sen. Tim Scott say America isn’t a racist country and Vice President Kamala Harris later agree with him.

Scott has spoken about discrimina-tion he’s faced and his being racially profiled by law enforcement. Scott,

from South Carolina — the state that gave us staunch segregationist (i.e., racist) Strom Thurmond — even discussed the racist treatment his grandfather faced. Harris, on the other hand, while denying America is racist, said we must deal with America’s historical racism. So, both Scott and Harris say racist things have happened in this country, but America isn’t rac-ist.

When did racism end?I need the exact date. Last time I checked, history

was as recent as yesterday, and I know racism existed yesterday. Scott says it’s not the country that’s racist, it’s the people in this country. Lord help me! What kind of mental gymnastics, semantics-splitting hairs is this man doing? This country is made up of people, “we the people,” as it states in the Preamble of the Constitution — that “infallible” document Republi-cans love to talk about. Scott says Democrats want to discredit the gains Black people have made over the last century.

Delusional.In a matter of days, we had a Republican and a

Democrat agree America isn’t racist. I don’t think either one of these parties is doing Black folks any

favors. Those of us who refuse to pretend this country isn’t

racist are often viewed negatively. It’s said we always play the race card. We’re for reverse discrimination. We want to take from white people who have never held slaves. That’s such a purposely ignorant way to view what we’re talking about. We are saying Ameri-ca should live up to its ideals when it comes to Black people. It should repair the harm done to us through slavery as we’re still reaping the consequences of 200 years of unpaid labor and then Jim Crow segregation — and America (by and large white people) is still reaping the benefits. We’re saying we truly want our country to be what it says it is.

What we refuse to do is pretend the country wasn’t built on white supremacy. We (I) refuse to fall for the fallacy that calling out racism makes us racist or a race-baiter. The conservative right loves to play these mind games that will have you believing seeing race is racist — all while they’re using coded language to maintain the status quo of rich white men in power. Don't even get me started on the misuse of Dr. King. They want you to be afraid to call out systemic racism while it runs rampant and knocks Black people out of opportunities. They want to use these pull-your-self-up-by-your-bootstraps success stories as a way to mask this country’s failing as it relates to Black people. Yes, we have progressed, but how much more would we have progressed if laws were passed to end systemic racism in, say, 1865?

Scott brought up the employment rate, which he said was great for Black people before COVID. Re-ally? There’s a slight of hand whenever we talk about employment and unemployment numbers. Is it the real rate or the standard rate for unemployment? The standard rate is usually lower. The real rate includes

more unemployed adults. Take for instance March 2020 when the standard unemployment rate was 4.4% while the real rate was 8.7%, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. When you talk about employment numbers, are you talking about people who are working but aren’t paid enough to live on, so they have to rely on food stamps and Medicaid, both funded by taxpayer dollars? Republicans always want to talk about lowering taxes. How about quit giving corporations government handouts that allow them to pay their employees so poorly that those employees must rely on “we the people” to help them survive. The poverty rate for Black people in Indianapolis is 28%. That tells me there are a lot of hardworking people out there who aren’t making nearly enough.

As far as homeownership goes, the data shows Black homeownership hasn’t changed much since the Fair Housing Act of 1968. Oh, it did trend positively until the Great Recession in 2008 when Black people lost their homes due to subprime lenders. No, Black people weren’t the only ones, but predatory lenders preyed on Black people trying to achieve the Ameri-can Dream. The homeownership gap between Blacks and whites widened. It was 30 percentage points in 2017, which is larger than it was in 1968, according to the Urban Institute.

I could go on and on. There’s the wealth gap, wage gap, education gap and disparities in health care, maternal and infant mortality rate, the incarcera-tion rate, etc., etc. Yes, these gaps exist because of historical events, but a fairy godmother didn’t wave her magic wand to stop America to fix these issues. America has kept plugging along and the disparities continue.

Closing your eyes doesn’t make you invisible and pretending racism doesn’t exist doesn’t make it true.

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By ANDREW DALTONAP Entertainment Writer

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A U.S. tax court has handed a major victory to the estate of Michael Jackson in a years-long battle, finding that the IRS wildly inflated the value at the time of his death of Jackson’s assets and image, leading to an estate tax bill for his heirs that was far too high.

The IRS had put the value of three disputed aspects of Jackson’s worth at the time of his 2009 death at about $482 million. In his decision issued May 3, Judge Mark Holmes put that figure at $111 million, far closer to the estate’s own estimates.

The estate’s executors said it was a huge and unambiguous victory for Jackson’s children.“We’re pleased,” co-executor John

Branca told The Associated Press on May 4. “We always try to do the right thing. We tried from the beginning to follow the IRS rules and regulations and relied on the best experts possible. It’s unfortunate that we were forced to litigate to protect ourselves.”

The judge most disagreed with the IRS over the value of Jackson’s image and likeness. While the IRS put it at $161 million, Holmes ruled it was just $4.15 million. He noted that despite Jackson’s acquittal on all counts at his 2005 trial for child molestation, the allegations continued to dog him, and while Jackson was selling out dates for a planned world tour when he died, he could not find a sponsor or merchan-dise partner. “The fact that he earned not a penny

from his image and likeness in 2006, 2007, or 2008 shows the effect those allegations had, and continued to have, until his death,” Holmes wrote in the sprawling 271-page decision that tracks Jackson’s fame and finances through most of his life.

The tax fight had led to a bill of about $700 million after an audit of the 2013 taxes on the estate, whose heirs are Jackson’s mother and three children, about $200 million of it a penalty for underpaying.

A new tax bill will now be calculated using Holmes’ figures, and it will in-clude no penalties.

Also in dispute were Jackson’s 50% stake in Sony/ATV Music Publishing, a

catalog that includes 175 Beatles songs; and his interest in another catalog that includes the songs he wrote.

The IRS expert had put those assets at a combined total of about $320 million. The judge found that with Jackson’s debts, both combined were worth only $107 million at the time of his death.

The ruling, awaited for years, re-solves one of the few disputes that still hovered over Jackson’s estate nearly a dozen years after his unexpected death on June 25, 2009, after a lethal dose of the anesthetic propofol.

Another was resolved a week ear-lier when a judge dismissed a lawsuit brought by choreographer Wade Robson, one of two men featured in the 2019 documentary “Leaving Never-land,” who alleged Jackson sexually abused him as a child. The similar lawsuit of James Safechuck, the other man featured in the documentary, was dismissed in October. The men’s at-torney called the decisions a dangerous precedent for protecting children, and said they plan to appeal.

With years of disputes cleared and a pandemic-forced delay on projects lifting, the estate’s leaders feel like they are in an excellent spot to again start promoting Jackson’s legacy.“We’re at an absolute turning point,”

Branca said. “I think people have come to realize that Michael was innocent of any charges and unable to protect himself. We’ve got a wonderful Broad-way play coming, we’ll be reopening our Cirque du Soleil show soon and we’ve got some surprises coming.”

The judge noted the huge success that the estate has seen since Jackson’s death through such shows, a hit concert film, and several strategic decisions to sell assets.

However, he said, the IRS appeared to be factoring those successes into its de-cisions rather than considering only the circumstances at the moment of Jack-son’s death, when things were consider-ably more grim after several years of waning popularity, poor management and reckless spending from Jackson.

The judge mocked the estate’s initial valuing of Jackson’s image and likeness at only $2,000, however, saying it was putting “one of the best known celeb-rities in the world — the King of Pop

— at the price of a heavily used 20-year-old Honda Civic.”

After years, court hands tax win to Michael Jackson heirs

by Kara Kavensky

The focus of this year’s InnoPower Minority Business Week is accelerating economic development and gener-ating wealth in Indiana’s Black communities. The event will be held in June 14th — 18th.

Opportunities are not equally distributed across cities like Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, Gary, Evansville, and South Bend. Those trapped in poverty live in places with little investment, low financial services, and almost no ownership. In other words, we don’t have poor neighbor-hoods as much as broken economies.

There are two leading causes of the lack of adequate and promising jobs in Indiana. First, we have a labor pool that is not ready to fill positions in the knowledge economy. And second, there are not enough jobs where low-income citizens live. Minority entrepreneurs can solve the second half of this problem because they create jobs in high-poverty neighborhoods.

In response to these challenges, businesses have responded in different ways. For example, a McKinsey study reported that more than 40% of minority-owned small businesses have added new services to support their communities and employees, compared with 27% of all respondents. People of color run 22% of all small businesses across Indiana and these businesses have been a cornerstone of their communities during these uncertain times.

Indiana’s 113,456 minority-owned small businesses hire more employees than the state average, which shows the importance of a vibrant minority entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Emil Ekiyor grew up in a Cash-based economy in Ni-geria with few safety nets to protect citizens who fall on hard times. Emil quickly learned the value of having an entrepreneurial mindset to survive.

A startling fact is that the 2.6M Black-owned busi-nesses in the U.S. generate less than one percent of total U.S. GDP (gross domestic product). This has to change. Another fact is that Black people have the highest level of entrepreneurial startups. One of several efforts to equal-ize the playing field is investment. “To develop wealth faster, we must change the status

quo. If we do nothing, accelerating the pace for which Black people achieve wealth could take generations,” says InnoPower founder Emil Ekiyor. “We must increase the overall quality of life in Black America and one of the ways to do that is through innovation and entrepreneur-ship.”

According to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, African-Americans make up less than five percent of the technology industry’s workforce in Silicon Valley. According to the commission, the percentage of African-Americans that

occupy executive positions in the tech industry may be as low as one percent and independent entrepreneurs have it just as bad as those already established in the sector.

Ekiyor was heavily influenced by his youth spent in Nigeria. Nigeria is a cash-based economy. Nigerians have just recently begun establishing a system of credit. “There are no safety nets in Nigeria, everyone is trying

to perform a transaction and there are not enough avail-able jobs so entrepreneurship is a key part of the culture,” says Ekiyor, who moved to the U.S. as a teen for high school. “Everyone has a hustle.”

This exposure to millions of people with a hustle mindset as a youth impacted Ekiyor. Another fact of life in Nigeria is the limited access to electricity, with much of the population experiencing only four hours of power each day. For example, if someone sold goods in the

market, at the end of the day they would have to sell or eat what they had left due to lack of refrigeration. This creates intense pressure, which forces adaptability in order to make ends meet. Adaptability is the essence of the entrepreneurial mindset.

When Ekiyor played in the NFL for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, it was during Dungy’s stint as head coach. Dungy and his staff, which included Lovie Smith, were rebuilding the franchise and Ekiyor paid attention. This was an act of entrepreneurship that resonated with Ekiyor. “We must connect the dots and focus on solutions. Even

with limited resources, we can solve problems and be-come self-reliant,” states Ekiyor. “We have to be innova-tive and create solutions.”

Creating solutions for accelerating the closure of the Black wealth gap is a far-reaching topic. Grants and charity work will not solve the problem. According to Ekiyor, innovation is the answer, thus he created the InnoPower organization to promote entrepreneurship and solutions for the complicated challenges impacting

vulnerable communities and populations.InnoPower partners with many organizations, includ-

ing Rooted School, Eastern Star Church, Ivy Tech, and Eleven Fifty Academy to create a talent funnel towards careers in technology.

Eleven Fifty Academy’s Chief Operating Officer, De-wand Neely, is focused on the Academy being a funnel for diversity in tech. “We are doing a better job as a team by challenging employers to look at us as a feed for their DEI. Employers should come to us to work hand in hand to become more diverse.”

Eleven Fifty Academy is a launch pad to accelerate people into rewarding and sustainable careers in tech. The Academy is working diligently to prove that tech can be the great equalizer that it promises to be.“Entrepreneurial skills, critical thinking, and market-

driven intra-prenuerial skills are absolutely critical for creating the innovators of tomorrow,” adds Ekiyor. “Tech education is a big component of our solution.”

To learn more, https://innopowerindy.com or https://elevenfifty.org

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National Infant Immunization Week: How early childhood vaccines encourage a healthy life

By CAMEUAL WRIGHT In addition to the COVID-related

battle the world is facing, Indiana continues to also fight for the health of Hoosier children.

April 24-May 1 was National Infant Immunization Week, and this year it is more crucial than ever to make sure your children are properly vaccinated. There has been a significant drop in childhood vaccinations due to the pan-demic as families chose to stay home and avoid doctor’s offices. Although so-cial distancing is appropriate, we can’t lose sight of the need to prevent other deadly illnesses.

Vaccines are crucial to keeping your baby healthy and helping your child fight off diseases that can be passed from person to person. There are cur-rently 19 conditions that previously caused serious illness or death that are now preventable thanks to modern medicine and vaccination.

Parents must not overlook the im-portance of properly vaccinating their child in their first two years of life. Infants are prone to many viruses in their first year that affect their health and well-being. During their first year, they should be vaccinated for 14 seri-ous diseases on a specific timeline, per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The reality is that going to visit a doctor now is very safe as there are many safety protocols in place. These crucial immunizations are as accessible as ever, and their impor-tance to a child’s health and well-being should not be underestimated.How do vaccines work?

Vaccines essentially expose the body to harmless parts of viruses so the body can recognize it and create antibod-ies. Once exposed to a germ, the body has the defense mechanisms to fight it. When children get vaccinated, they are able to create antibodies without ever being infected and are protected from the serious, sometimes life-threatening consequences from contracting the

virus.Are there risks?

Despite the importance of vaccines, there continues to be concern among parents about their safety. It can be challenging to decipher between what information is accurate and what’s not. All available vaccines have gone through a rigorous process to prove they are both safe and effective and are approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). There is also a vaccine registry where both patients and providers can document adverse effects to continue to monitor vaccine safety on an ongoing basis.

A local reaction can be possible and allergic reactions are always possible; however, the consequences are very minor. One longstanding concern re-lated to vaccines is their link to autism. The diagnosis of autism often occurs around the time of childhood vaccina-

tion, causing people to believe that they are related. In addition, one research study conducted many years ago linked vaccination and autism; however, a later review of that study revealed concerns as to how the study was con-ducted and it has since been debunked. There have since been numerous stud-ies that prove that there is no link to autism, including a 2013 CDC study. The concern regarding autism persists despite evidence to the contrary.How can a health care provider assist families with getting their infant vaccinated?

CareSource, a nonprofit health plan, has care management staff that is there for one-on-one parent support to help members with needs, connect them with services and provide educational resources. CareSource offers a Babies

First incentive program that incentiv-izes prenatal visits, well child visits, childhood vaccines and lead testing with reward dollars. We work closely with providers to track which members’ infants still require vaccines, and we work with them as well as our members to encourage vaccination.

It’s important to have your child vac-cinated not only to protect your baby but every other child they interact with. Children are susceptible to deadly dis-eases even in their first year of life if not properly vaccinated. CareSource rec-ognizes the importance of vaccinations and provides coverage for all childhood and adult vaccinations. For more in-formation about our services offered in Indiana, visit www.caresource.com.

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The Marion County Public Health Department is launching an anti-stigma campaign that brings a message of hope and encouragement to people who are struggling with substance use disorder (SUD). “You’re Worth It” addresses the guilt, shame and self-doubt of those in the community who are struggling with SUD and empowers them to seek help. Campaign video and print ads feature Kristy and Phil who are in recovery from SUD and are currently working as peer recovery coaches. The campaign is aimed at adults ages 18 and older with empowering messages to uplift those struggling with SUD by telling them they are worth it, no matter how times they have sought help in the past. “You’re Worth It” is currently scheduled to run through the month of August. Resources developed as part of the campaign are available at MarionHealth.org/WorthIt, including information on getting help now, how those still considering treatment can stay safe, and additional resources for family and friends. The campaign also hopes to inspire individuals who have found recovery to share their story using #YOUREWORTHIT to help inspire hope through social media platforms. “Recognizing that you need help and taking the first step to get connected to resources is a difficult decision for anyone dealing with substance use disorder, whether it’s the first time or it’s the hundredth time,” said Virginia A. Caine, M.D., director and chief medical officer of the Marion County Public Health Department. “We must stand together with loved ones and neighbors in our community to let them know they are important and to help them take that first step toward a healthier life.” Angela Shamblin, Overdose Data to Action Grant coordinator and

epidemiology manager at the health department, added, “This campaign is an important feature of our overall response to substance use disorder and overdoses in our community. We are working with our partners to offer a variety of services to assist those that need help with addiction and to maintain recovery. Without people taking that first step to seek out help, our efforts cannot bear fruit.” Special thanks are offered for the support and input of the INSTEP Consumer Advisory Group which is made up of people with lived experience with substance use disorder. The group provided valuable feedback for the types of messages it thought would be most impactful for those currently struggling with substance use disorder. “You’re Worth It” is funded by National Association of County and City Health Officials’ Implementing Overdose Prevention Strategies at the Local Level (IOPSLL), and Overdose Data to Action grants from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

ABCs of Diabetes Classes Offered Online The ABCs of Diabetes is a free, four-part series of diabetes self-management classes offered each month by the Marion County Public Health Department. Classes include instruction on medications, nutrition, exercise, monitoring, complications and available community resources. Registration is open to anyone with diabetes or pre-diabetes. Family members and friends are also welcome. Due to COVID-19, the ABCs of Diabetes is currently offered online. Registration is required one week prior to first class so that materials can be mailed in advance. To see the schedule of upcoming classes and to register, please visit MarionHealth.org/diabetes or call 317-221-2094.

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When U.S. Catholic bishops hold their next na-tional meeting in June, they’ll decide whether to send a tougher-than-ever message to President Joe Biden and other Catholic politicians: Don’t receive Communion if you persist in public advocacy of abortion rights.

At issue is a document that will be prepared for the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops by its Com-mittee on Doctrine, with the aim of clarifying the church’s stance on an issue that has repeatedly vexed the bishops in recent decades. It’s taken on new urgency now, in the eyes of many bishops, because Biden — only the second Catholic president — is the first to hold that office while espousing clear-cut support for abortion rights.

Such a stance, by a public figure, is “a grave moral evil,” according to Archbishop Joseph Naumann of Kansas City, Kansas, who chairs the USCCB’s Com-mittee on Pro-Life Activities.

“Because President Biden is Catholic, it presents a unique problem for us,” Naumann told The Asso-ciated Press. “It can create confusion. ... How can he say he’s a devout Catholic and he’s doing these things that are contrary to the church’s teaching?”

The document, if approved, would make clear the USCCB’s view that Biden and other Catholic public figures with similar viewpoints should not present themselves for Communion, Naumann said.

In accordance with existing USCCB policy, it would still leave decisions on withholding Commu-nion up to individual bishops. In Biden’s case, the top prelates of the jurisdictions where he frequently worships — Bishop W. Francis Malooly of Wilm-ington, Delaware, and Cardinal Wilton Gregory of Washington, D.C. — have made clear that Biden is welcome to receive Communion at churches they oversee.

The document-in-the-works results from a de-cision in November by the USCCB’s president, Archbishop José Gomez of Los Angeles, to form a working group to address the “complex and difficult situation” posed by Biden’s stances on abortion and other issues that differ from official church teach-ing. Before disbanding, the group proposed the drafting of a new document addressing the issue of Communion — a project assigned to the doctrine committee.

The committee has not released details about its work. Naumann said the matter will be discussed at the USCCB’s meeting in June and the bishops will vote on whether the committee should continue working on the document so it could be publicly released later.

A two-thirds majority would be needed for work to proceed, Naumann said. But even critics of the initiative, such as Bishop John Stowe of Lexington, Kentucky, predict the endeavor will win overwhelm-ing approval.

Stowe is among a relatively small group of U.S.

bishops who worry that the USCCB’s emphasis on abortion is undercutting Pope Francis’ exhortations for the church to also stress such issues as climate change, immigration and inequality.

“If a politician is targeted as a negative example by his own church, that sets a sad context in which the church can deal with this Catholic president,” Stowe said.

Nonetheless, the bishops wanting to send a tough message to Biden are determined to press ahead.

“There’s a growing sense of urgency,” said San Francisco Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone. “Abor-tion is not just one among many important issues. ... It’s a direct attack on human life.”

American Cardinal Raymond Burke has broached the possibility of Catholicism’s ultimate sanction. He says politicians who “publicly and obstinately” sup-

port abortion are “apostates” who not only should be barred from receiving Communion but deserve excommunication.

Bishops already troubled by Biden’s stance on abortion grew more dismayed by three measures from his administration in mid-April.

It lifted restrictions on federal funding for re-search involving human fetal tissue. It rescinded a Trump administration policy barring organizations such as Planned Parenthood from receiving federal family planning grants if they also refer women for abortions. And it said women seeking an abortion pill will not be required to visit a doctor’s office or clinic during the COVID-19 pandemic, enabling women to get a prescription via telemedicine and receive the pill by mail.

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“Momma! I’m through.” This was the cry of a mother’s child, George Floyd, dur-ing the last moments of his life as an officer knelt on his neck. One of the witnesses to this

was a 9-year-old girl after she bought snacks at a nearby store with her cousin.

When Jesus, the child of Mary, was crucified on a cross, his last words were also directed to his mother. According to John 19:26-27, “he said to his mother, ‘Woman, here is your son,’ and to the disciple, ‘Here is your mother.’ From that time on, this dis-ciple took her into his home.”

These same cries are also heard today from unaccompanied children who have made or are making the dangerous journey to the United States because of the disturbing con-ditions and dangers in their homes. ProPublica reports that “they scream ‘Mami’ and ‘Papá’ over and over again, as if those are the only words they know.” There were 18,663 unac-companied children in March 2021.

How many cries are made today by children and mothers desperate for their lives to be protected and saved? How many are assaulted by the threat and horror of death because of violence, conflict, hunger, poverty, climate change and other interrelated causes? Perhaps we will never know, but these echoed cries of Rachel’s lamentation in Jeremiah 31:15 and Matthew 2:16-18 beckon us to listen and respond today: “A voice is heard in Ramah, weeping and great mourn-ing, Rachel weeping for her children and refusing to be comforted, because

they are no more.”Revelations 21:4 says God is listen-

ing and responding: “God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.”

Therefore, as people of faith and goodwill, we are called to listen and respond. Listening to our mothers and children and advocating with them can help turn their cries and tears of anguish to tears of renewed hope and possibilities.

Mothers and children have been

key leaders in the increased pub-lic advocacy for a racially equitable future that has been a response to the tragedy of George Floyd’s death and other similar deaths. Recently, there were tears of hope when the police-man who put his knee on his neck was held accountable. There are tears of hope as unaccompanied children who have crossed the southern border are placed in foster care homes until permanent homes can be found — in-stead of being caged and condemned.

Bread for the World, in partner-ship with persons like you, advocates for policies that advance resources

for child and maternal health and nutrition, and police and immigration reforms. You are invited to join us at the upcoming Bread for the World Advocacy Summit to learn more.

This month also brings Mother’s Day and the Africa month celebra-tions that can bring hope. May the tears and cries of all of us find hope in our individual and communal acts of love, justice and compassion.

Angelique Walker-Smith is senior as-sociate for Pan African and Orthodox Church Engagement at Bread for the World in Washington, D.C.

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WASHINGTON (AP) — Wages and benefits grew quickly for U.S. workers in the first three months of the year, a sign that businesses are starting to offer higher pay to fill newly-opened jobs.

U.S. workers’ total compensation rose 0.9% in the January-March quarter, the largest gain in more than 13 years, the Labor Department said April 30. That’s up from 0.7% in the final three months of last year. Still, the increase is just barely above 0.8% gains in two quarters in 2018.

The solid rise comes after weaker increases during the pandemic, when the unemployment rate initially shot to nearly 15% before declining steadily to 6% in March. As a result, workers’ pay and benefits rose just 2.6% in the year ending in March, down from 2.8% a year earlier.

The data comes from the Labor Department’s Employment Cost In-dex, which measures pay changes for workers who keep their jobs. Unlike some other measures of Americans’ paychecks, it isn’t directly affected by mass layoffs such as the pandemic job losses that occurred last spring.

The figures suggest that as the economy is reopening and more Americans are willing to venture out to restaurants, bars, and shops, busi-nesses are having to provide higher pay and benefits to pull workers back into the job market. Many businesses have struggled to find people to take jobs, despite still-high unemploy-ment.

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while benefits such as health insur-ance increased 0.6% in value.

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WASHINGTON (AP) — From John Kennedy to Ronald Reagan to Donald Trump, American presi-dents have taken aim at corporate America’s tax-avoidance schemes before — and mostly missed.

Now, President Joe Biden is training the govern-ment’s sights again on the loopholes, shelters and international havens that have long allowed mul-tinational companies to dodge taxes in ways that ordinary households cannot.

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net access, job training, preschool and sick leave. And second, to shift more of the federal tax load onto companies and narrow America’s vast income inequality. Affluent investors reap the biggest wind-falls when after-tax corporate profits accelerate.

Biden, in effect, wants to swing the pendulum back. At one time — the early-to-mid-1950s — cor-porations accounted for 30% of federal tax collec-tions. Last year, their share barely topped 7%.

The president wants to stop companies from stashing profits in countries with low tax rates. To do so, he’s proposed a 21% minimum tax on multi-nationals’ foreign earnings and is urging other coun-tries to follow suit. His plan would also rescind what the administration sees as international loopholes in

Trump’s 2017 tax legislation.To strengthen its ability to root out tax cheating,

the administration has proposed adding $80 bil-lion to the IRS budget over a decade to bolster the agency’s underfunded enforcement team. As part of his effort to reduce America’s wealth gap, he’s also proposed raising the tax rate on long-term capital gains for Americans who earn over $1 million a year.

If adopted, the 21% minimum global tax “ef-fectively spells the end of the tax haven as we have come to know it,” said Alexander Arnon, an analyst at the nonpartisan Penn Wharton Budget Model, a research organization associated with the University of Pennsylvania.

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months after the decedent’s death, whichever is earlier, or the claims will be forever barred.Dated this 20th day of April, 2021./s/ Myla A. EldridgeClerk of the Marion County Superior Court,Marion County, Indiana5320-920296

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STATE OF INDIANA } IN THE MARION COUNTY COURT} SS: PROBATE DIVISIONCOUNTY OF MARION } CAUSE NO. 49D08-2104-EU-014127IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF:BEEDIE LAMBERT,Decedent,MALLORY LAMBERT,Petitioner.NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATIONNotice is hereby given that on the April 27, 2021, date, Mallory Lambert was appointed personal representative of the Estate of Beedie Lambert, deceased, who died on April 23, 2020.All persons having claims against this estate, whether or not now due, must file the claim in the office of the Clerk of this Court within three (3) months from the date of the first publication of this notice, or within nine (9) months after the decedent’s death, whichever is earlier, or the claims will be forever barred.Dated at Marion County, Indiana this April 27, 2021, date./s/ Myla A. EldridgeClerk of the Court of Marion County5320-920315

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In the Marion Superior Court, Probate DivisionIn the Matter of theUnsupervised Administrationof the Estate of ANNIE DELORES JONESDeceasedEstate docket: 49D08-2101-EU-001497Notice is hereby given that on January 14th 2021, Monique Jones was appointed personal representative of the estate of Annie Delores Jones deceased, who died on the 24th day of October, 2020 at 10:21 am. All persons who have claims against this estate, whether or not now due, must file claim in the office of the clerk of this court within three (3) months from the date of the first publication of this notice, or within nine (9) months after the decedents death, whichever is earlier, or the claims will be forever barred.Dated at Indianapolis, Indiana, this 14th day of January, 2021Myla A. Eldridge, Clerk

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JOHNSONCONCERNING 2008 MERCEDES E-3500 FOR THE REMOVAL OF YOUR NAME OFF OF TITEL IN THIS PUBLICATION. YOU HAVE TWO WEEKS TO ANSWER TO THIS INQUIRY. 2008 MERCEDES E-350 WDBUF87X388252101 hspaxlp 04/23/21

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STATE OF INDIANA IN THE MARION SUPERIOR

COURTCOUNTY OF MARION CAUSE NUMBER: 49D10-2008-MF-027691WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. AS TRUSTEE FOR THE MASTR ASSET BACKED SECURITIES TRUST 2007-NCW MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2007-NCW,Plaintiff,vs.UNKNOWN HEIRS, DEVISEES, LEGATEES, P E R S O N A L REPRESENTATIVES, AND CREDITORS OF IRWIN J. HARRIS (DECEASED), et al.Defendants.NOTICE OF SUITSUMMONS - SERVICE BY PUBLICATIONThe State of Indiana to the defendants above named, and any other person who may be concerned. You are notified that you have been sued in the Court above named. The nature of the suit against you is a foreclosure of the real estate mortgage, legally described as:Lot numbered 192A in Replat of Lots 192 & 193 Moeller Estates at Wildwood Farms an addition in Marion County, Indiana, as per plat thereof recorded October 20, 2004 as Instrument Number 2004-0205892, amended by Certificate of Correction recorded December 20, 2004 as Instrument Number 2004-0235034 and by Certificate of Correction recorded February 11, 2005 as Instrument Number 2005-021993 and Certificate of Correction recorded November 1, 2005 as Instrument Number 2005-0179334 in the Office of Recorder of Marion County, Indiana.This property is commonly known as 7948 Wildwood Farms Lane, Indianapolis, IN 46239This summons by publication is specifically directed to the following Defendants whose addresses are known:Steven Harris225 N Kenilworth Avenue, Apt. COak Park, IL 60302Unknown Occupant, if any7948 Wildwood Farms LaneIndianapolis, IN 46239Wildwood Farms Homeowners Association, Inc.Serve Highest Officer Found11711 North College Avenue, Suite 100Carmel, IN 46032And to the following defendant whose addresses are unknown:Unknown heirs, devisees, legatees, personal representatives, and creditors of Irwin J. Harris (deceased)In addition to the above named Defendants being served by this summons there may be other Defendants who have an interest in this lawsuit. If you have a claim for relief against the Plaintiff arising from the same transaction or occurrence, you must assert it in your written answer. You must answer the Complaint in writing, by your attorney, on or before the 20th day of June, 2021 (the same being within thirty (30) days after the Third Notice of Suit), and if you fail to do so a judgment will be entered against you for what the Plaintiff has demanded./s/ David CliffeMatthew C. Gladwell (30493-49)Gregory A. Stout (29517-15)Amanda L. Krenson (28999-61)David W. Cliffe (36402-15)Attorney’s for PlaintiffReisenfeld & Associates LLC

NOTICE OF PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAMEPetitioner, JoEllen Zack, whose mailing address is:5609 Wagon Wheel TrailIndianapolis, Indiana 46237If different, Petitioner’s residence address is:Marion County, Indiana, hereby gives notice that on the 6th day of April, 2021, she filed a petition in the Marion Circuit Court, requesting that her name be changed to JoEllen Snow.Notice is further given that a hearing will be held on said Petition on the 9th day of July, 2021, at 9:00 o’clock a.m. Any person has the right to appear at the hearing and to file objections. This matter will be heard at 200 East Washington Street, Room W506, City Council Building, Indianapolis, IN 46204./s/ JoEllen Zack So Ordered: 4/7/21PetitionerDate: 3/8/21 /s/ Susan BoatrightMagistrate, Marion Circuit Court5320-920305

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STATE OF INDIANA ) IN THE MARION CIRCUIT COURTCOUNTY OF MARION ) CAUSE NO:49C01-2104-PL-014540JOSE A NUNEZPlaintiff,Vs.CITY OF INDIANAPOLISAnd The unknown husbands, wives, widows, widowers,surviving spouses, heirs, legatees, devisees, grantees,children, descendants, mortgagees, creditors,administrators, executors, trustees, receivers, guardians,successors, assigns, if deceased, of all personsabove named, all persons, associations, partnerships,partners, trustees, assigns, representatives, successors,corporations, or claimants, who assert any title to claimupon or interest in the real estate herein described, allwomen once known by any of the names ordesignations above stated, whose names may havebeen changed and the names of all the spouses ofpersons above named; described and designated asdefendants to this action who are married andwhose names are unknown to Plaintiffs,Defendants.NOTICE OF SUITThe State of Indiana to the defendants above named, and any other person who may be concerned. You are notified that you have been sued in the Court above named.The nature of the suit against you is:Complaint to Quiet Title to the following Real Estate in Marion County, Indiana, to-wit:LOT 67 AND THE NORTH HALF OF LOT 66 IN NEWLYNN, AN ADDITION TO THE CITY OF INDIANAPOLIS, AS PER PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 24, PAGE 110, IN THE OFFICE OF THE RECORDER OF MARION COUNTY, INDIANA.Commonly known as: 4225 S Biltmore Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46221To the following Defendants whose whereabouts are known: CITY OF INDIANAPOLIS;To the following Defendants whose whereabouts are not known: The unknown husbands, wives, widows, widowers, surviving spouses, heirs, legatees, devisees, grantees, children, descendants, mortgagees, creditors, administrators, executors, trustees, receivers, guardians, successors, assigns, if deceased, of all persons above named, all persons, associations, partnerships, partners, trustees, assigns, representatives, successors, corporations, or claimants, who assert any title to claim upon or interest in the real estate herein described, all women once known by any of the names or designations above stated, whose names may have been changed and the names of all the spouses of persons above named; described and designated as defendants to this action who are married and whose names are unknown to Plaintiff, In addition to the above named defendants being served by this summons there may be other defendants who have an interest in this law suit. If you have a claim for relief against the plaintiff arising from the same transaction or occurrence, you must assert it in your written answer.You must answer the Complaint in writing, by you or your attorney, on or before thirty (30) days after the Third Published Notice of Suit, and if you fail to do so a judgment will be entered against you for what the plaintiff has demanded.The Name and Address of the Attorney Representing the Plaintiff is:Kathleen S. CreboHOCKER & ASSOCIATES, LLCAttorney for Plaintiff6626 E. 75th St., Suite 410Indianapolis, IN 46250T: (317) 578-1630F: (317) 849-1892E: [email protected] County ClerkSEAL:Prepared By:Kathleen S. Crebo #29876-49Hocker & Associates, LLC5320-920410

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STATE OF INDIANACOUNTY OF Marion SS:IN RE THE NAME CHANGE OF:Kathleen Evonne BedfordPetitionerIN THE Marion CIRCUIT COURTCAUSE NO. 49C01-2103-MI-007314ORDER SETTING HEARING

ANDNOTICE OF PETITION FOR

CHANGE OF NAMEKathleen Evonne Bedford , whose mailing address is:6630 Mill Run Dr. APT 1936and if different, my residence address is:in the Marion County, Indiana, hereby gives notice that Kathleen Evonne Bedford has filed a petition in the Marion Circuit Court requesting that name be changed to Kathleen Evonne BlankenshipNotice is further given that the hearing will be held on said Petition on May 7, 2021 at 9:00 AM.This matter will be heard remotely, and the Court will issue a WebEx/Zoom invitationfor attendance at the hearing. The Petitioner is ordered to initiate publication within five (5) days of this Order Setting Hearing.Date: 3/2/2021So Ordered: 3/4/2021

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FLAHERTY & COLLINS CONSTRUCTION has a potential opportunity for businesses and residents who qualify as Section 3 individuals or business concerns, to perform the following work at the Parkside at Tarkington construction site, located at 3901 N. Meridian Street, Indianapolis, IN 46208. Available work includes general labor, construction cleaning, and miscellaneous selective demolition. In order to qualify, applicants must be available to work Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., must be a resident of the Indianapolis-Carmel metro area, and have their own means of arriving at the site. Employees are required to wear hard hats, safety glasses, and boots at the job site.The intent of Section 3 is to provide job training and employment opportunities to local, low-income residents and businesses, should training or openings become available during the project. These opportunities are available at the Parkside at Tarkington project as certain Federal funding has been awarded to the project. If you are interested in and qualified for these potential opportunities, or have any questions, please contact Rene Hart at (317) 313-0962 or [email protected] & Collins ConstructionOne Indiana Square #3000Indianapolis, IN 462045320-920409

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SUMMONS -- SERVICE BY PUBLICATIONSTATE OF INDIANA ) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF MARION COUNTY) SS:COUNTY OF MARION ) CAUSE NO. 49C01-1806-JP-021561Rachel Pope,Plaintiffvs.Josh Giokas,Defendant.NOTICE OF SUITThe State of Indiana to the defendants above named, and any other person who may be concerned.You are notified that you have been sued in the Court above named.The nature of the suit against you is: OrderThis summons by publication is specifically directed to the following named defendant(s) whose addresses are:And to the following defendant(s) whose whereabouts are unknown: John Giokas.In addition to the above named defendants being served by this summons there may be other defendants who have an interest in this law suit.If you have a claim for relief against the plaintiff arising from the same transaction or occurrence, you must assert it in your written answer. You must answer the Complaint in writing, by you or your attorney, on or before the 20th day of June, 2021, (the same being within thirty (30) days after the Third Notice of Suit) and if you fail to do so a judgment will be entered against you for what the plaintiff has demanded.ATTEST:Clerk of the Marion Circuit CourtJohn KassisAttorney at Law5330 Madison Ave.Indianapolis, IN 46227(317) 759-68005320-920426

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SUMMONS - SERVICE BY PUBLICATIONSTATE OF INDIANA ) IN THE MARION CIRCUIT COURT) SS:COUNTY OF MARION ) CAUSE NO. 49C01-2103-PL-010874Yohance CheekPlaintiffv.Heirs of Jesse Murff; Heirs of Anderson Murff; Heirs of Lula Frieson; Robert E. Murff.; Willie L. Murff; Frances Washington; Charlie Murff; Ora Lee Jacobs; Health & Hospital Corporation; Statewide Credit Association; and Cochran Exteriors, Inc.DefendantsNOTICE OF SUITTo the defendants named below herein, and any other person who may be concerned.You are notified that you have been sued in the Court named above.The purpose of this proceeding is to quiet the title to real estate legally described as follows:Lots Numbered 124 and 125 in McCarty’s Subdivision of the East part of Out Lot 120 of the Donation Lands of the City of Indianapolis, the plat of which is recorded in Plat Book 2, Page 86, in the Office of the Recorder of Marion County, Indiana.Real Estate is commonly known as: 1110 South Kenwood Ave., Indianapolis, IN 46225, and & 1114 South Kenwood Ave., Indianapolis, IN 46225Property I.D. No. 49-11-11-119-038.000-101Property I.D. No. 49-11-11-119-037.000-101(hereafter collectively “Real Estate”).This summons by publication is specifically directed to the following defendants who may claim some interest in the Real Estate and whose whereabouts are not known with certainty:Heirs of Jesse Murff; Heirs of Anderson Murff; Heirs of Lula Frieson; Robert E. Murff; Willie L. Murff; Frances Washington; Charlie Murff; Ora Lee Jacobs; and Statewide Credit Association and all other persons claiming any right, title or interest in the Real Estate by, or through them, or any other person or entity, names of all whom are unknown to the Plaintiff.You must respond to this summons by publication, by you or your attorney, on or before thirty (30) days after the Third Notice of Suit has been published. If you fail to do so, a default judgment may be entered against you.ATTEST.Clerk of the Marion County CourtJohn B. Flatt, Attorney Number 20883-45Attorney for PlaintiffNELSON & FRANKENBERGER, LLC550 Congressional Blvd., Suite 210Carmel, Indiana 46032Telephone: (317) 844-01065320-920245

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ADMINISTRATIONCAUSE NO. 49D08-2103-EU-010711IN THE PROBATE COURT OF MARION COUNTY, INDIANANotice is hereby given that Maureen Klekar and Kathy Westerfield were, on the 9th day of April, 2021, appointed personal representatives of the estate of Ralph B. Dietz, deceased, who died on the 29th day of January, 2021.All persons having claims against said estate, whether or not now due, must file the same in said court within three (3) months from the date of the first publication of this Notice, or within nine (9) months after the decedent’s death, whichever is earlier, or said claim will be forever barred.Dated at Greenfield, Indiana, this 9th day of April, 2021.Myla Eldridge, Clerk of the CourtMarion County, IndianaRonald R. Pritzke, AttorneyPritzke & Davis, LLP728 N. State St.Greenfield, IN 46140(317) 462-34345320-920246

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STATE OF INDIANA ) IN THE MARION SUPERIOR COURT) SS: PROBATE DIVISIONCOUNTY OF MARION ) CAUSE NO. 49D08-2104-ES-013794IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OFMICHAEL D. SULLIVAN, Deceased.NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATIONNotice is hereby given that HOLLY SULLIVAN was, on April 28, 2021, appointed Personal Representative of the Estate of MICHAEL D. SULLIVAN, deceased, who died JULY 14, 2020.All persons who have claims against this estate, whether or not now due, must file the claim in the office of the Clerk of this Court within three (3) months from the date of the first publication of this notice, or within nine (9) months after the decedent’s death, whichever is earlier, or the claims will be forever barred.Dated at Indianapolis, Indiana, on April 28, 2021./s/ Myla A. EldridgeCLERK, MARION COUNTY SUPERIOR COURTJennifer NortonAttorney No. 28709-49Norton Estate Planning & Elder Law Firm, LLC3750 N. Meridian Street, Ste. 300Indianapolis, IN 46208(317) 572-86965320-920334

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STATE OF INDIANA } IN THE MARION COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT 8} PROBATE DIVISIONCOUNTY OF MARION } CAUSE NO. 49D08-2104-EU-012460IN THE MATTER OF THE UNSUPERVISEDADMINISTRATION OF THE ESTATE OFAMBER M. KASHIK, DECEASEDNOTICE OF ADMINISTRATIONNotice is hereby given that Sayed Shamekh was, on April 14, 2021, appointed Personal Representative of the Estate of Amber M. Kashik, Deceased, who died on March 8, 2020.All persons who have claims against this estate, whether or not now due, must file the claim in the office of the clerk of this court within three (3) months from the date of the first publication of this notice, or within nine (9) months after the decedent’s death, whichever is earlier, or the claims will be forever barred.Dated at Indianapolis, Indiana, this April 14, 2021./s/ Myla A. EldridgeClerk, Marion County Superior Court 8Cara M. ChittendenDisc. No. 27059-49REBECCA W. GEYER & ASSOCIATES, PC11550 N. Meridian Street, Ste. 200Carmel, IN 46032(317) 973-4555(317) 489-5195 [email protected]

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IN THE MARION COUNTY PROBATE COURTSTATE OF INDIANAIN THE MATTER OF THE UNSUPERVISEDADMINISTRATION OF THE ESTATE OF CAUSE NO. 49D08-2104-EU-012790ELIJAH OTIS REEVES SR., DECEASEDNOTICE OF ADMINISTRATIONIN THE PROBATE COURT OF MARION COUNTY, INDIANA.In the matter of Elijah Otis Reeves Sr., deceased.Cause Number: 49D08-2104-EU-012790Notice is hereby given that on April 15, 2021, Felicia A. Banks was appointed personal representative of the estate of Eliajah Otis Reeves Sr., deceased, who died on the 11th day of March, 2021.All persons having claims against this estate, whether or not now due, must file the claim in the office of the Clerk of this Court within three (3) months from the date of the first publication of this notice, or within nine (9) months after the decedent’s death, whichever is earlier, or the claims will be forever barred.Dated at Indianapolis, Indiana, April 15, 2021./s/ Myla A. EldridgeClerk of the Probate Courtof Marion County, IndianaGregory M. HalcombHALCOMB | SINGLER, LLP789 W. Main St.Carmel, IN 46032(317) 575-82225320-920200

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ATTORNEY:Grover B. Davis, #4408-49McCLURE McCLURE & DAVIS251 E. Ohio St., Suite 915Indianapolis, IN 46204-2133Telephone (317) 221-0800Facsimilie (317) [email protected] OF INDIANA ) IN THE MARION COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT) SS:COUNTY OF MARION ) CAUSE NO.: 49D08-2104-EU-013278IN THE MATTER OF THE UNSUPERVISEDADMINISTRATION OF THE ESTATE OFCHAD C. SUMMERS, DECEASEDNOTICE OF ADMINISTRATIONNotice is hereby given that on April 20, 2021, Scott Purdue was appointed Personal Representative of the Estate of Chad C. Summers, who died on the 10th day of February, 2021.All persons who have claims against this estate, whether or not now due, must file the claim in the office of the Clerk of this Court within three (3) months from the date of first publication of this notice, or within nine (9)

3962 Red Bank RoadCincinnati, OH 45227Voice: 1-513-322-7000Facsimile: (513) 322-7099ATTEST:Clerk of the Marion County Superior Court5320-92031705/07/21, 05/14/21, 05/21/21 SUMMONS -- SERVICE BY PUBLICATIONSTATE OF INDIANA IN THE COURT OF MARION COUNTYSS:COUNTY OF MARION CAUSE NO. 49D10-2102-DN-000617Myron T. StonePlaintiff(s)-V-Wilma K. StoneDefendant(s)NOTICE OF SUITThe State of Indiana to the defendants above named, and any other person who may be concerned.You are notified that you have been sued in the Court above named.The nature of the suit against you is: Divorce.This summons by publication is specifically directed to the following named defendant(s) whose addresses are: Unknown.And to the following defendant(s) whose whereabouts are unknown: Wilma K. Stone.In addition to the above named defendants being served by this summons there may be other defendants who have an interest in this law suit.If you have a claim for relief against the plaintiff arising from the same transaction or occurrence, you must assert it in your written answer. You must answer the Complaint in writing, by you or your attorney, on or before the 20th day of June, 2021, (the same being within thirty (30) days after the Third Notice of Suit), and if you fail to do so a judgment will be entered against you for what the plaintiff has demanded./s/ Myron T. Stone3800 W. Michigan St., Apt. 1811Indianapolis, IN 46222(317) 353-4712ATTEST:Clerk of the Marion Court5320-920148

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STATE OF INDIANA IN THE MARION SUPERIOR/CIRCUIT COURTCOUNTY OF MARION CAUSE NO. 49D10-2104-DN-003039IN RE THE MARRIAGE OF:Blessing Y AyedunPetitioner,v.Justin Lamar TurnerRespondent.SUMMONS[For Dissolution of Marriage Cases Only]The State of Indiana to Respondent: Justin Lamar Turner5624 W 44th StreetIndianapolis, IN 46254(317) 658-9210You have been sued by your spouse for dissolution of marriage. The case is pending in the Court named above.If this Summons is accompanied by an Order Setting Hearing, you must appear in Court on the date and time stated on the Order Setting Hearing. IF YOU DO NOT APPEAR, EVIDENCE MAY BE HEARD AND A DECISION MAY BE MADE BY THE COURT. If a Temporary Restraining Order is issued, it is effective immediately upon your receipt or knowledge of the Order.If you wish to retain an attorney to represent you in the matter, it is advisable to do so before the date stated on the Notice of Provisional Hearing.If you take no action in this case after receipt of this Summons, the Court can grant a Dissolution of Marriage and/or make determinations that may include but not limited to any of the following: paternity, child custody, child support, maintenance, parenting time, property (real or personal), and other distribution of assets and debts, attorney fees and costs.Dated: April 16, 2021/s/ Myla A. Eldridge, ClerkMarion County5320-92040405/07/21, 05/14/21, 05/21/21 MDK # 21-005338STATE OF INDIANA ) IN THE MARION SUPERIOR COURT #11) SS:COUNTY OF MARION ) CAUSE NO. 49D11-2104-MF-013974PNC Bank, National AssociationPlaintiff,vs.The unknown heirs, devisees, legatees, beneficiaries of Timothy M. Houser and their unknown creditors; and, the unknown executor, administrator, or personal representative of the Estate of Timothy M. Houser, et al.Defendants.NOTICE OF SUIT SUMMONS BY PUBLICATIONTO: The unknown heirs, devisees, legatees, beneficiaries of Timothy M. Houser and their unknown creditors; and, the unknown executor, administrator, or personal representative of the Estate of Timothy M. Houser:BE IT KNOWN, that PNC Bank, National Association, the above-named Plaintiff, by its attorney, J. Dustin Smith, has filed in the office of the Clerk of the Marion Superior Court #11 its Complaint against Defendant The unknown heirs, devisees, legatees, beneficiaries of Timothy M. Houser and their unknown creditors; and, the unknown executor, administrator, or personal representative of the Estate of Timothy M. Houser, and the said Plaintiff having also filed in said Clerk’s office the affidavit of a competent person showing that the residence and whereabouts of the Defendant, The unknown heirs, devisees, legatees, beneficiaries of Timothy M. Houser and their unknown creditors; and, the unknown executor, administrator, or personal representative of the Estate of Timothy M. Houser, upon diligent inquiry is unknown, and that said cause of action is for default on the promissory note and to foreclose a mortgage on the following described real estate in Marion County, State of Indiana, to wit:Lot Numbered 149 in Morningside, Section 2, a subdivision in Marion County, Indiana, as per plat thereof recorded May 18, 2000 as Instrument Number 2000-0079009 in the Office of the recorder of Marion County, Indiana.commonly known as 5250 Melbourne Road, Indianapolis, IN 46228.NOW, THEREFORE, said Defendant is hereby notified of the filing and pendency of said Complaint against them and that unless they appear and answer or otherwise defend thereto within thirty (30) days after the last notice of this action is published, judgment by default may be entered

against said Defendant for the relief demanded in the Complaint.______________________Dated Clerk, Marion Superior Court #11_______________________J. Dustin Smith (29493-06)Stephanie A. Reinhart (25071-06)Nicholas M. Smith (31800-15)Sarah E. Barngrover (28840-64)Chris Wiley (26936-10)Attorneys for PlaintiffMANLEY DEAS KOCHALSKI LLCP.O. Box 165028Columbus OH 43216-5028Telephone: 614-220-5611Facsimile: 614-220-5613Email: [email protected]/07/21, 05/14/21, 05/21/21 STATE OF INDIANA ) PIKE TOWNSHIP SMALL CLAIMS COURT) SS:COUNTY OF MARION ) CAUSE NO. 49K05-2101-SC-000117INDIA SNOW,Plaintiff,vs.PETER DECKER and SAMUEL DECKER,Defendants.SUMMONS -- SERVICE BY PUBLICATION -- NOTICE OF SUIT1. India Snow has been sued in the Court identified above.2. This notice is being directed to Defendant, Samuel Decker whose whereabouts are currently unknown, and any other individuals who may have an interest in the lawsuit captioned India Snow vs. Peter Decker and Samuel Decker, Cause No. 49K05-2101-SC-000117, in the Pike Township Small Claims Court.3. A Complaint for Damages was filed on January 22, 2021, by Plaintiff, India Snow, against Defendant, Samuel Decker. Defendant’s negligence directly and proximately caused a collision that occurred on July 19, 2020, in Marion County, Indiana, and resulted in the Plaintiff sustaining injuries of a personal and pecuniary nature.4. Samuel Decker, you must respond to the Complaint, in writing, within thirty (30) days after the last notice of the action is published. To Wit: Schiller Law Offices, LLC, 210 East Main Street, Carmel, IN 46032. If you fail to do so, judgment by default may be entered against you for the relief demanded in Plaintiff’s Complaint for Damages.Date Clerk of the Pike Township Small Claims Court5320-920247

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Legal NoticeSTATE OF INDIANADEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIONNOTICE TO BIDDERSON BEHALF OF: All State AgenciesSOLICITATION FOR: Archival Supplies; ASA-21-67366PROPOSAL DUE DATE: May 28, 2021 by 3:00 PM EDTh t t p s : / / w w w . i n . g o v /idoa/2354.htm5320-920412

05/07/21 Indiana’s Finest Wrecker will be having an auction/public sale on May 17th, 2021 at 8AM.7576 W Washington St Indianapolis, IN 46231List of vehicles to be included in the sale:Year Make VIN Sale Price2017 MITSUBISHI M L 3 2 A 3 H J 8 H H 0 1 6 1 6 1 $1,500.001995 CHEVROLET 1 G C E C 1 4 Z 7 S Z 1 1 9 9 0 3 $1,500.002008 FORD 1 F M C U 0 2 Z 4 8 K A 1 7 7 0 2 $1,500.002004 PONTIAC 5 Y 2 S L 6 2 8 5 4 Z 4 1 2 0 7 9 $1,500.002006 SATURN 5 G Z C Z 6 3 4 9 6 S 8 3 1 3 2 1 $1,500.002010 HYUNDAI KMHDC8AEXAU077241 $1,500.002005 JEEP 1 J 8 G R 4 8 K 2 5 C 6 0 6 6 6 0 $1,500.001999 HONDA 1HGCG1652XA034528 $1,500.002013 MINI WMWSU3C52DT370518 $1,500.002009 MITSUBISHI 4 A 3 A K 2 4 F 8 9 E 0 1 4 2 5 1 $1,500.001992 CADILLAC 1 G 6 K S 5 3 B X N U 8 4 2 6 0 4 $1,500.005320-920258

05/07/21 SECTION 00 00 20 NOTICE TO BIDDERSNotice is hereby given that sealed Unified Construction Bids will be received:By: Powers & Sons Construction Company Inc., for The Indianapolis Public LibraryFor: Glendale Branch Library Replacement ProjectAt: Powers & Sons Construction Company, Inc.2502 Roosevelt AvenueIndianapolis, IN 46256Until: Thursday May 20, 2021 at 1:00 PMDesigner: krM Architecture+At the date, time, and location noted above, the received sealed Bids (“Bids”) will be publicly opened and read aloud. Bids received after that time will be returned unopened. All Bids shall be in full accordance with the Bidding Documents. A list of bid packages is as follows:Bid Package 1: Structural SteelCopies of the Drawings, addenda, and Project Manuals (“Bidding Documents”) will be available for pick-up or delivery through the online planroom operated by ReproGraphix at www.reprographix.com. Planroom registration is free. The charge for the documents will be listed on the online planroom. Payment may be made by check, credit card, or cash. No deposits will be accepted. Make checks payable to ReproGraphix. All payments and costs of Bidding Documents are non refundable. ReproGraphix is located at 427 North Illinois Street, Indianapolis, IN 46204 (317) 637-3377.Bidders shall ensure that they have obtained complete sets of Bidding Documents and shall assume the risk of any errors or omissions in Bids prepared by reliance on incomplete sets of Bidding Documents.A Bid Security in the amount of five percent (5%) must accompany each Bid in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders. Bid Security shall be a certified check or bid bond. All checks and bid bonds shall be made payable to Powers and Sons Construction Company Inc. Bids may be held for a period not to exceed sixty (60) days before awarding contract. Bids shall be properly and completely executed on the Bid Form provided in the Bidding Documents.The successful Bidder shall

provide alternate pricing to furnish Performance and Labor & Material Bonds for 100% of their contract amount before execution of a contract. Bonds shall be maintained in accordance with I.C. 36-1-12-12 and I.C. 36-1-12-14.A Pre-Bid Conference will be held virtually at 10:00 AM local time on May 12, 2021 via the following link or call in number. All prospective Bidders are strongly urged to attend the Pre-Bid Conference.Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android: https://meetings.ringcentral.com/j/1454336395?pwd=MVJJeGQ5c3R5WG1QMnU3L0tBQzB3UT09Password: 612201For the best audio experience, please use computer audio.Or iPhone one-tap :US: +1(650)2424929, 1454336395#The bid opening will be held virtually at 1:00 PM local time on the date indicated above via the following link or call in number.Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android: https://meetings.ringcentral.com/j/1497794203?pwd=SFJjV2djcldOenFjZjZSMjBkTllQQT09Password: 254491For the best audio experience, please use computer audio.Or iPhone one-tap :US: +1(650)2424929, 1497794203#Contact Chris Kerns with Powers & Sons Construction with any questions via email at [email protected] or via phone at 317-269-2550.Powers & Sons Construction reserves the right to reject any or all bids and the right to waive any irregularities in bidding. Powers & Sons Construction shall award the contract to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder pursuant to I.C. 5-32-5 and I.C. 36-1-12-4 (b) (8).By: M. Jacqueline Nytes, Chief Executive Officer, Indianapolis Public LibraryEND OF SECTION 00 00 205320-920244

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Indianapolis Public Transportation Corporation (IPTC)Request for ProposalRFP 21-04-395 Mobility Integration Platform (MaaS) ConsultantSummary: A Mobility Concierge Program provides the infrastructure needed for a resident to complete a trip using multiple mobility services. Indianapolis Public Transportation Corporation (IndyGo) seeks to position itself as a manager of regional mobility through this new infrastructure, including enhanced customer service support. The purpose of hiring a Subject Matter Expert (SME) is to help IndyGo: 1) develop a mobility payment integration framework, and 2) prepare an RFP, or family of RFPs, for the procurement of a technical solution(s) using the remaining grant dollars.Note: to remain eligible to submit a response for a future RFP(s) and provide the technical solution(s), a respondent must pass on this opportunity of potentially becoming IndyGo’s SME.View IFB Online at h t t p s : / / w w w . i n d y g o .n e t / p r o c u r e m e n t / b i d -opportunities/Issue of RFP: 04/30/2021 by EODWritten Questions Due: 05/10/2021 by 2:00pm ESTIndyGo’s Response to Written Questions: 05/14/2021 by EODBid Due Date: 05/25/2021 by 10:00am EST (electronic bids only – no hard copies)Awarded: 06/25/2021 by EOD via email5320-920289

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Legal NoticeSTATE OF INDIANADEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIONNOTICE TO BIDDERSON BEHALF OF: All State AgenciesSOLICITATION FOR: Managed Services Provider (MSP); RFP 21-67147PROPOSAL DUE DATE: June 10, 2021 by 3:00 PM ESThttps://www.in.gov/idoa/procurement/5320-920131

05/07/21 Legal NoticeSTATE OF INDIANADEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIONNOTICE TO BIDDERSON BEHALF OF: Indiana Department of EducationSOLICITATION FOR: Well-Rounded Course Access (WRCA) Framework; RFP 22-67411PROPOSAL DUE DATE: June 9, 2021 by 3:00 PM EST/EDTh t t p s : / / w w w . i n . g o v /idoa/2354.htm5320-920392

05/07/21 STATE OF INDIANA ) IN THE ELKHART SUPERIOR COURT NO. 3) SS:COUNTS OF ELKHART ) CAUSE NO. 20D03-2012-AD-000092IN THE MATTER OF THEADOPTION OF ZANE WILLIAMDONALD PARSON,NOTICE OF FILING OF PETITION FOR ADOPTIONKrysten L. Parson is notified that a petition for adoption of a child named Zane WilliamDonald Parson, born to Krysten L. Parson on August 18, 2007, was filed in the office of the Clerk of the Elkhart Superior Court No. 3, 101 North Main Street, Goshen, Indiana 46526. The petition for adoption alleges that the consent to adoption of Krysten L. Parson is not required because she has failed, for over one year, without justifiable cause, to communicate significantly with the child when able to do so and because she has not made any other meaningful effort to support or communicate with the child. The petition further alleges that she is otherwise unfit to be a parent and that the adoption is in the best interest of the child.If Krysten L. Parson seeks to contest the adoption of the child, Zane William DonaldParson, she must file a motion to contest the adoption in accordance with IC 31-19-10-1 in the above named Court not later than thirty (30) days after the date of service of this notice.If Krysten L. Parson does not file a motion to contest the adoption within thirty (30) days after service of this notice the above named Court will hear and determine the petition for adoption. The consent to adoption of Krysten L. Parson will be irrevocably implied and Krysten L. Parson will lose the right to contest either the adoption or the validity of Krysten L.Parson’s implied consent to the adoption.No statement made to Krysten L. Parson relieves Krysten L. Parson of Krysten L. Parson’s obligations under this notice.This notice complies with IC 31-19-4.5-3 but does not exhaustively set forth a

person’s legal obligations under the Indiana adoption statutes. A person being serviced with this notice should consult the Indiana adoption statutes.Clerk, EIkhart Superior Court No. 3Yoder Ainlay UImer & Buckingham, LLP, Attorneys130 North Main StreetP.O. Box 575Goshen/ IN 46527-05755320-919869

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SUMMONS – SERVICE BY PUBLICATIONSTATE OF INDIANA ) IN THE HAMILTON SUPERIOR COURT) SS:COUNTY OF HAMILTON ) CAUSE NO. 29D02-1910-PL-010106PEAPOD HOMES, LLC,Plaintiff,vs.CRNS ENTERPRISES, LLC d/b/a BILDWISE and RYAN POSKEDefendants.*************************************CRNS ENTERPRISES, LLC d/b/a BILDWISECounter Plaintiffvs.PEAPOD HOMES, LLCCounter Defendant**************************************CRNS ENTERPRISES, LLC d/b/a BILDWISEThird Party Plaintiffvs.ADDM, LLC and TINASHE VIRIRIThird Party DefendantsNOTICE OF SUITThe State of Indiana to the Third Party Defendants above named, and any other person who may be concerned.You are notified that you have been sued in the Court above named.The nature of the suit against you is:(1) Indemnification and Hold Harmless;(2) Violation of Non-Compete – Injunctive Relief;(3) Breach of Contract;(4) Unjust Enrichment;(5) Quantum Meruit; and(6) Tortious Interference with Business Relationship.CRNS Enterprises d/b/a Bildwise, Third Party Plaintiff, will move the Court for a judgment at the end of thirty (30) days after the last publication of this notice.This summons by publication is specifically directed to the following defendant(s) whose whereabouts are unknown:ADDM, LLC and TINASHE VIRIRIIn addition to the above named defendants being served by this summons there may be other defendants who have an interest in this law suit.If you have a claim for relief against the Third Party Plaintiff arising from the same transaction or occurrence, you must assert it in your written answer. You must answer theComplaint in writing, by you or by your attorney, on or before the 14th day of June, 2021, (the same being thirty (30) days after the Third Notice of Suit), and if you fail to do so, ajudgment will be entered against you for what the Third Party Plaintiff has demanded.Clerk of Hamilton CountyBy DeputyKeith L. Beall (Atty #11907-49)Travis W. Cohron (Atty #29562-30)Clark, Quinn, Moses, Scott & Grahn LLP320 N. Meridian St., Suite 1100Indianapolis, IN 46204(317) 637-1321Attorneys for Third Party Plaintiff5320-920052

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STATE OF INDIANA ) IN THE MARION CIRCUIT COURTCOUNTY OF MARION ) CAUSE NO. 49C01-2103-MI-007695IN RE THE CHANGE OF NAME OF MINOR CHILDBEYONCE SAN JUAN ARAUSBY PETITIONER, ARIADNA DE JESUS ARAUS-PEREZALIAS NOTICE OF HEARING FOR PUBLICATION IN NEWSPAPERNotice is hereby given that Petitioner, ARIADNA DE JESUS ARAUS-PEREZ, a self-represented litigant, has filed a Petition to Change the Name of her Minor Child, BEYONCE SAN JUAN ARAUS, to BEYONCE ARAUS. The Petition is scheduled for hearing in the Marion Circuit Court on July 20, 2021, at 9:00 a.m., which is more than thirty (30) days after the third notice of publication. Any person has the right to appear at the hearing and to file written objections on or before the hearing date. This hearing will be in the Marion County Circuit Court, 200 E. Washington Street, City County Building, Room W506, Indianapolis, Indiana 46204. This hearing may be held remotely by WebEx or in person in the Court room. All interested parties are ordered to check mycase.in.gov to learn of the manner in which the hearing will be held. A separate WebEx invitation will be sent with instructions to join the hearing, if the hearing will be held remotely.Date Clerk of Marion Circuit CourtSo Ordered: April 23, 2021 /s/ Amber Collins-Gebrehiwet, MagistrateMarion Circuit CourtDistribution:Petitioner5320-920125

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STATE OF INDIANA IN THE MARION CIRCUIT COURTCOUNTY OF MARION CASE NUMBER: 49C01-2104-MI-012366IN RE THE CHANGE OFNAME OF:Lauren Michele Grossman,PetitionerORDER SETTING HEARING ANDNOTICE OF PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAMENotice is given that I have filed a Petition for a Change of Name in the Marion Circuit Court and that said petition will be heard by the Court on July 13, 2021, at 9:00 a.m. Any person has the right to appear at the hearing and file an objection at 200 East Washington Street, Room 506, City-County Building, Indianapolis, IN 46204, subject to this matter being held remotely by emergency Supreme Court order due to the pandemic.So Ordered: 4/15/2021/s/ Myla A. EldridgeClerk/s/ Susan BoatrightMagistrate, Marion Circuit Court5320-919840

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STATE OF INDIANA ) IN THE MARION SUPERIOR COURT 3) SS:COUNTY OF MARION ) CAUSE NO. 49D03-2103-CT-009588VIRGINIA GLOVER,Plaintiffv.RICKY JOHNSON,

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION

STATE OF INDIANA

INDIANAPOLIS RECORDER FRIDAY, MAY 7, 2021 B5

L E G A L S ■ L E G A L S ■ C L A S S I F I E DKIMBERLYTOLIVER, and STATE FARMMUTUAL AUTOMOBILEINSURANCE COMPANY,Defendants.SUMMONS -- SERVICE BY PUBLICATION -- NOTICE OF SUIT1. Kimberly Toliver has been sued in the Court identified above.2. This notice is being directed to Defendant, Kimberly Toliver, whose whereabouts are currently unknown, and any other individuals who may have an interest in the lawsuit captioned Virginia Glover v. Ricky Johnson, Kimberly Toliver, and State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company Cause No. 49D03-2103-CT-009588, in the Marion County Superior Court Civil Division 3.3. A Complaint for Damages was filed on March 19, 2021, by Plaintiff, Virginia Glover, against Defendant, Kimberly Toliver. Defendant’s negligence directly and proximately caused a collision that occurred on September 4, 2019, in Marion County, Indiana, and resulted in the Plaintiff sustaining injuries of a personal and pecuniary nature.4. Kimberly Toliver, you must respond to the Complaint, in writing, within thirty (30) days after the last notice of the action is published. To Wit: Schiller Law Offices, LLC, 210 East Main Street, Carmel, IN 46032. If you fail to do so, judgment by default may be entered against you for the relief demanded in Plaintiff’s Complaint for Damages.4/15/2021Date/s/ Myla A. EldridgeClerk of the Marion County Courts5320-919906

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STATE OF INDIANA IN THE MARION SUPERIOR COURTCOUNTY OF MARION CAUSE NUMBER: 49D06-1512-MF-042754SECRETARY OF VETERANS AFFAIRS OF WASHINGTON. D.C,Plaintiff,vs.UNKNOWN HEIRS, DEVISEES, LEGATEES, P E R S O N A L REPRESENTATIVES, AND CREDITORS OF ROCHELLE CAMP (DECEASED), et al.Defendants.NOTICE OF SUITSUMMONS - SERVICE BY PUBLICATIONThe State of Indiana to the defendants above named, and any other person who may be concerned. You are notified that you have been sued in the Court above named. The nature of the suit against you is a foreclosure of the real estate mortgage, legally described as:LOT NUMBERED 86 IN ROSE HILL, AN ADDITION TO THE CITY OF INDIANAPOLIS, AS PER PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 16, PAGE 31, IN THE OFFICE OF THE RECORDER OF MARION COUNTY, INDIANA.SUBJECT TO ALL LIENS, EASEMENTS AND ENCUMBRANCES OF RECORD.This property is commonly known as 4939 East 39th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46226This summons by publication is specifically directed to the following Defendants whose addresses are known:Tommy Camp5811 Brigade Lane, Apt. 117Indianapolis, IN 46216Rhonda Tourner7722 Crooked Meadows DriveIndianapolis, IN 46268Roxie Lomax3840 Knickerbocker Place, Apt. T2Nora, IN 46240Rosemary King6452 Townsend WayIndianapolis, IN 46268Richard Lomax5234 West Raymond StreetIndianapolis, IN 46241Robert Lomax6134 Nelson PlaceIndianapolis, IN 46219James Lomax5310 Hammock Glen DriveIndianapolis, IN 46235Unknown Occupant, if any4939 East 39th StreetIndianapolis, IN 46226American Acceptance Co LLC as assignee of Washington Mutual FinanceServe Glenn Vician, Registered Agent8605 BroadwayMerrillville, IN 46410State of Indiana Department of RevenueServe Highest Executive Officer Present100 North Senate North 105Indianapolis, IN 46204State of Indiana Attorney GeneralServe Highest Executive Officer Present302 West Washington Street, South 5th FloorIndianapolis, IN 46204And to the following defendant whose addresses are unknown:Unknown Heirs, Devisees, Legatees, Personal Representatives, and Creditors of Michael Lomax (deceased)In addition to the above named Defendants being served by this summons there may be other Defendants who have an interest in this lawsuit. If you have a claim for relief against the Plaintiff arising from the same transaction or occurrence, you must assert it in your written answer. You must answer the Complaint in writing, by your attorney, on or before the 13th day of June, 2021 (the same being within thirty (30) days after the Third Notice of Suit), and if you fail to do so a judgment will be entered against you for what the Plaintiff has demanded.Matthew C. Gladwell (30493-49)Gregory A. Stout (29517-15)Amanda L. Krenson (28999-61)David W. Cliffe (36402-15)Attorney’s for PlaintiffReisenfeld & Associates LLC3962 Red Bank RoadCincinnati, OH 45227Voice: 1-513-322-7000Facsimile: (513) 322-7099ATTEST:Clerk of the Marion County Superior Court5320-920065

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STATE OF INDIANA ) IN THE MARION SUPERIOR COURT NO. 8) SS:MARION COUNTY ) CAUSE NO. 49D08-2003-EU-011054IN THE MATTER OF THEUNSUPERVISED ESTATE OFGINGER FAY STEINBACH, DECEASEDNOTICE OF U N S U P E R V I S E D ADMINISTRATIONNotice is hereby given that Shelby Pence was, on the April 22, 2021, appointed personal representative of the Estate of Ginger Fay Steinbach, deceased, who died on January 9, 2021, and is authorized to administer said estate without court supervision.All persons who have claims against this estate, whether or not now due, must file the claim in the office of the clerk of this court within three (3) months from the date of the first publication of this notice, or within nine (9) months after the decedent’s

death, whichever is earlier, or the claims will be forever barred.Dated this April 22, 2021./s/ Myla A. EldridgeClerk of the Marion County CourtsFred L. Cline #27781-32Attorney No. 27613-32Oliver & Cline LLP7 N. Washington StreetP.O. Box 223Danville, Indiana 46122(317) 563-74005320-920056

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STATE OF INDIANA ) IN THE MARION SUPERIOR COURT) SS: PROBATE DIVISIONCOUNTY OF MARION ) CAUSE NO.: 49D08-2102-ES-005534IN RE: THE ESTATE OFYVONNE BARKER, DECEASEDNOTICE OF U N S U P E R V I S E D ADMINISTRATIONIN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF MARION COUNTY, INDIANA.In the matter of the Estate of Yvonne Barker, deceased.Estate Docket: 49D08-2102-ES-005534Notice is hereby given that on April 9, 2021, Stacy L. McGuyre was appointed the Personal Representative of the Estate of Yvonne Barker, deceased, who died intestate on the 2nd day of January, 2021, a resident of Marion County, Indiana.All persons who have claims against this Estate, whether or not now due, must file the claim in the office of the Clerk of this Court within three (3) months from the date of the first publication of this notice, or within nine (9) months after the decedent’s death, whichever is earlier, or the claims will be forever barred.Dated at Indianapolis, Indiana, this April 9, 2021./s/ Myla A. EldridgeClerk, Marion Superior CourtProbate DivisionStacy L. McGuyre, I.D. #31064-32Attorney at Law2028 N. Park Ave.Indianapolis, IN 46202Tel. No.: (317) [email protected]

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IN THE MARION COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT 8PROBATE DIVISIONSTATE OF INDIANACAUSE NO.: 49D08-2103-EU-008567IN RE: THE ESTATEOF HECTOR L. CANTRES,DECEASEDAMENDED NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION TO BE PUBLISHEDIn the Matter of the Unsupervised Estate of Hector L. Cantres, deceased.Notice is hereby given that on March 11, 2021, Darlene Hooks was appointed Personal Representative of the Estate of Hector L. Hooks, deceased, who died intestate on April 15, 2020.All persons having claims against said estate, whether or not now due, must file a claim in the Office of the Clerk of this Court within three (3) months from the date of the first publication of this notice or within nine (9) months after the decedent’s death whichever is later, or the claims will be forever barred.Dated at Indianapolis, Indiana, March 11, 2021./s/ Myla A. EldridgeClerk, Marion County Superior CourtAttorney for the Personal Representative:Lisa M. DillmanRachael C. RodeAPPLEGATE & DILLMAN ELDER LAW2344 South Tibbs Avenue,Indianapolis, Indiana 46241Telephone No.: (317) [email protected]@applegate-dillman.com5320-919970

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STATE OF INDIANA )) SS:COUNTY OF MARION ) CASE NO. 49D08-2103-EU-009632IN RE: THE UNSUPERVISED ESTATE OF:ERMALENE RODRIGUES, DECEASEDAttorney: Kathryn Kuehn, #21506-49Kuehn Law, LLC45 West Clinton StreetIndianapolis, Indiana 46122Publisher: The Indianapolis Recorder2901 North TacomaIndianapolis, Indiana 46218PUBLICATION NOTICE OF ESTATE OPENINGNotice is hereby given that on March 23, 2021, Stephanie Engram was appointed Personal Representative of the Estate of Ermalene Rodrigues who died on the 13th day of July, 2020.All persons who have claims against the Estate, whether or not now due, must file the claim in the office o the clerk of this court within three (3) months from the date of the first publication of this Notice, or within nine (9) months of the decedent’s death, whichever is earlier, or the claims will be forever barred.Dated at Indianapolis, Indiana, this March 23, 2021./s/ Myla A. EldridgeMYLA A. ELDRIDGE, Clerk of Marion County5320-919841

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STATE OF INDIANA ) IN THE MARION SUPERIOR COURT) SS: PROBATE DIVISIONCOUNTY OF MARION ) CAUSE NO. 49D08-2103-EU-011040IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OFCHRISTOPHER TAYLOR, DECEASEDNOTICE OF ADMINISTRATIONNotice is hereby given that on the 1st day of April, 2021, Kristi L. Hamilton was appointed Personal Representative of the Estate of Christopher Taylor, deceased, who died intestate on January 16, 2021, and was authorized to administer said Estate without Court supervision.All persons who have claims against this estate, whether or not now due, must file the claim in the office of the clerk of this Court within three (3) months from the date of the first publication of this notice, or within nine (9) months after the decedent’s death, whichever is earlier, or the claims will be forever barred.Dated at Indianapolis, Indiana, this 1st day of April, 2021./s/ Myla A. EldridgeClerk of the Marion County Superior Court5320-919874

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STATE OF INDIANA ) IN THE MARION COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT 8) SS: PROBATE DIVISIONCOUNTY OF MARION ) ESTATE DOCKET: 49D08-2104-EU-011542IN THE MATTER OF THE UNSUPERVISED ADMINISTRATIONOF THE ESTATE OF LOIS J. HOLIDAY, DECEASEDRobert J. Arnold, Attorney.NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATIONIn the Marion County Superior Court 8 of Marion County, Indiana, in the Matter of the Unsupervised Administration of the Estate of Lois J. Holiday, Deceased, Estate Docket

49D08-2104-EU-011542.Notice is given that Wesley E. Holiday was, on the 6th day of April, 2021, appointed as the Personal Representative of the Estate of Lois J. Holiday, deceased, who died on the 13th day of January, 2021.All persons who have claims against this Estate, whether or not now due, must file the claim in the office of the Clerk of this Court within three (3) months from the date of the first publication of this notice, or within nine (9) months after the decedent’s death, whichever is earlier, or the claims will be forever barred.Dated at Indianapolis, Indiana (Marion County) this 6th day of April, 2021./s/ Myla A. EldridgeCLERK of the Marion Superior CourtProbate Division5320-919891

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ATTORNEY:Randolph Kristel#17738-418005 South Meridian StreetIndianapolis, IN 46217(317) 435-3092NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATIONIn the Marion Superior Court, Courtroom Number EightIn the matter of the Estate of ESTELLA ADAMS, deceased.Cause Number: 49D08-2104-EU-011557Notice is hereby given that Joseph Keene Jr. was on April 6, 2021, appointed Personal Representative of the estate of ESTELLA ADAMS, deceased, formerly known as Estella Black, who died on the 20th day of August 2013.All persons who have claims against this estate, whether or not now due, must file the claim in the office of the clerk of this court within three (3) months from the date of the first publication of this notice, or within nine (9) months after the decedent’s death, whichever is earlier, or the claims will be forever barred.Dated at Indianapolis, Indiana, this April 6, 2021./s/ Myla A. EldridgeClerk of the Marion Superior CourtCourtroom Number Eight5320-919844

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David A. RetherfordDAVID A. RETHERFORD, ATTORNEY AT LAW, INC.8801 Southeastern AvenueIndianapolis, Indiana 46239(317) 862-5744NOTICE OF U N S U P E R V I S E D ADMINISTRATIONIn the Marion Superior Court #8In the Matter of the Estate of Kenneth Edward Haag, deceased.Cause No. 49D08-2104-EU-012778Notice is hereby given that Jason Haag was on the 15th day of April, 2021, appointed Personal Representative of the Estate of Kenneth Edward Haag, deceased, who died on the 27th day of February, 2021.All persons who have claims against this estate, whether or not now due, must file the claim in the office of the clerk of this court within three (3) months from the date of the first publication of this notice, or within nine (9) months after the decedent’s death, whichever is earlier, or the claims will be forever barred.Dated at Indianapolis, Indiana, this 15th day of April, 2021./s/ Myla A. EldridgeClerk of the Marion Superior Court #85320-919848

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STATE OF INDIANA ) IN THE MARION SUPERIOR COURT) SS: PROBATE DIVISIONCOUNTY OF MARION ) CAUSE NO. 49D08-2104-EU-013304IN THE MATTER OF THE UNSUPERVISEDADMINISTRATION OF THE ESTATE OFJean L. Gibson, Deceased.NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATIONNotice is hereby given that Karen Ann Gibson Ruhl was on the 20th day of April, 2021, appointed Personal Representative of the Estate of Jean L. Gibson, deceased.All persons having claims against said Estate, whether or not now due, must file the same in said Court within three (3) months from the date of the first publication of this notice or said claims will be forever barred.Dated at Indianapolis, Indiana, this 20th day of April, 2021./s/ Myla A. EldridgeClerk, Marion County Superior CourtAttorney for Personal Representative:Robert G. CookAttorney I.D. #3355-68116 E. Washington StreetP.O. Box 433Winchester, IN 47394Telephone: (765) 584-8600Fax: (765) [email protected]

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STATE OF INDIANA IN THE MARION SUPERIOR/CIRCUIT COURTCOUNTY OF MARION CAUSE NO. 49D10-2011-DN-042124IN RE THE MARRIAGE OF:Adewumi Louis AjagunnaPetitioner,v.Charmaine Rene ShaunteeRespondent.SUMMONS[FOR Dissolution of Marriage Cases Only]The State of Indiana to Respondent: Charmaine Rene Shauntee1180 Coppermill Lane Apt. 2DIndianapolis, IN 46234(317) 652-2846You have been sued by your spouse for dissolution of marriage. The case is pending in the Court named above.If this Summons is accompanied by an Order Setting Hearing, you must appear in Court on the date and time stated on the Order Setting Hearing. IF YOU DO NOT APPEAR, EVIDENCE MAY BE HEARD AND A DECISION MAY BE MADE BY THE COURT. If a Temporary Restraining Order is issued, it is effective immediately upon you receipt or knowledge of the Order.If you wish to retain an attorney to represent you in the matter, it is advisable to do so before the date stated on the Notice of Provisional Hearing.If you take no action in this case after receipt of this Summons, the Court can g rant a Dissolution of Marriage and/or make determinations that may include but not limited to any of the following: paternity, child custody, child support, maintenance, parenting time, property (real or personal), and other distribution of assets and debts, attorney fees and costs.Dated: November 30, 2020/s/ Myla A. Eldridge, ClerkMarion County5320-920124

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SUMMONS – SERVICE BY PUBLICATIONSTATE OF INDIANA IN THE MARION SUPERIOR COURT

COUNTY OF MARION CAUSE NO: 49D13-2104-MF-012108PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATIONPlaintiff-vs-UNKNOWN HEIRS OF BEZELLA COBB, LVNV FUNDING LLC,PORTFOLIO RECOVERY ASSOCIATES, LLC, UNIFUND CCR, LLCDefendant(s)NOTICE OF SUITTo the defendants above named, and any other person who may be concerned.You are notified that you have been sued in the Court above named.The nature of the suit against you is the foreclosure of a mortgage upon the property legallydescribed as follows:Situated in the County of Marion and State of Indiana:14 feet by parallel lines off the entire south side of Lot 130, and Lot 129 in Eastmoreland Place, as recorded in Marion County Recorder`s Office, Plat Book 21, page 162.This summons by publication is specifically directed to the following defendant whose whereabouts is unknown:Unknown Heirs of Bezella CobbIn addition, to the above-named defendant being served by this summons, there may be otherdefendants who have an interest in this lawsuit.An answer or other appropriate response in writing to the Complaint must be filed either by you or your attorney with the Clerk of the Court for Marion County at:Clerk of Marion County Court200 E Washington St W122Indianapolis, IN 46204on or before the ______ day of ______________ 2021, (the same being thirty (30) days after theThird Notice of Suit), and if you fail to do so, a judgment may be entered against you for whatthe plaintiff has demanded.Phillip A. Norman, P.C.Phillip A. Norman 13734-64Attorney for Plaintiff2110 Calumet AveValparaiso, IN 46383(219) 462-5104ATTEST:4/22/2021 /s/Myla A. EldridgeClerk, Marion Superior Court5320-920042

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BID SOLICITATIONMeyer Najem Construction, LLC is seeking qualified bids from City of Indianapolis Certified MBE/WBE/VBE/DOBE firms for new construction of the Broad Ripple Park Family Center located in Indianapolis, IN. Project consists of a new ground up facility featuring a (2) Story 26,400 SF Family Center for Indy Parks and (1) Story 15,000 SF Community Health Network Medical Office Space. Subcontractor and supplier bid opportunities include but are not limited to the following Divisions of Work: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 21, 22, 23, 26, 27, 28, 31, 32 and 33. XBE Goals per the City of Indianapolis’ utilization plan and Section 202-401 include: MBE 15%, WBE 8%, VBE 3%, DOBE 1%.A Virtual Pre-Bid Conference will be held on Monday May 10, 2021 from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm via Microsoft Teams. Participants may register by sending an email to Cooper Thompson c t h o m p s o n @ m e y e r -najem.com - Include your Company Name, Contact Information, Trade,Email Address and Phone Number. Registered participants will receive the meeting link to participate by Thursday May 6th at 5:00 p.m. Plans & Specifications are available upon request, please email Cooper Thompson at [email protected]. For questions, please contact Cooper Thompson at (317) 577-0007.Project Bids are Due to Meyer Najem Construction on May 25, 2021@ 11:00 a.m.5320-920128

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CITY OF NOBLESVILLENOTICE TO BIDDERSNotice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received:By / At: City of Noblesville, IndianaOffice of the Clerk16 S. 10th StreetNoblesville, Indiana 46060Project: 2021 Community Development Block Grant (Noblesville)EN-342Until: 9:00 A.M., local time, Tuesday, May 11, 2021Receipt of Bids: Bids received after the stated time will be returned unopened. Bids are to be submitted on the Bid Form as provided in the Project Manual and on Indiana State Board of Accounts Form No. 96 (revised 2013) as required by the statutes of the State of Indiana. Bidders shall submit financial data, statement of experience, proposed plan for performing the Work and the equipment the Bidder has available for the performance of the Work, along with a properly signed Affidavit of Non-Collusion as required by Form No. 96. Bids shall be submitted in a sealed envelope, marked with the name and address of the Bidder, and clearly identified:SEALED BID: 2021 Community Development Block GrantBid Opening: Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud by the City of Noblesville at the Council Chambers, Noblesville, Indiana 46060, at 9:00 A.M, local time, Tuesday, May 11, 2021.Pre-Bid Meeting: A mandatory Pre-Bid meeting for interested parties will be held on Wednesday, May 5th, 2021, at 2:00 P.M., local time at Noblesville City Hall, 16 S. 10th Street, Noblesville, IN 46060 – Room A213. For special accommodations for individuals planning to attend the Pre-Bid meeting or public bid opening, please call or notify the City of Noblesville at (317) 776-6330 at least forty-eight (48) hours prior thereto.Qualification of Bidders: Bidder, or Sub-Contractor performing work type, must be on the most current Indiana Department of Transportation Pre-Qualified Contractors list at the date of the Bid Opening for the types of work involved with this project, including, but not limited to “Surface Masonry and Misc. Concrete.”The Work: The Work shall be completed by certified / qualified Contractor(s) and Subcontractor(s) for the Project all as required by the Bidding Documents which have been assembled into a bound Project Manual and consists of:Base bid for which proposals are to be received is for the removal of approximately 1431 square yards of 4” concrete sidewalk and the construction of approximately 1717 square yards of 4” concrete sidewalk, 133 square yards of 6” concrete drives, and 12 square yards of curb ramp.Davis-Bacon Requirements: Project is partially federally funded by a Community Development Block Grant and must be in accordance with Davis-Bacon Requirements.Contract Award: Any Bid may be withdrawn prior to the deadline for receipt of Bids, but no Bidder shall withdraw its Bid within sixty (60) days after the opening of the Bids. If a contract is awarded, it will be to the “lowest responsible and responsive bidder” in accordance with Indiana Code 36-1-12-1 et seq. The Owner, however, reserves the right to reject and/or cancel any and all Bids, solicitations and/or offers in whole or in part as specified in the solicitation when it is not in the best interests of the Owner, and waive any informalities, discrepancies, omissions, variances, or irregularities in bids received in its sole discretion. The Bid Bonds and certified checks of unsuccessful bidders will be returned upon selection of the successful Bidder, execution of the Agreement, and provision of the required Performance and Payment Bonds and Certificate of Insurance.Bid Documents: Copies of the Specifications and Contract Documents may be obtained on or after April 26, 2021. Interested Bidders may obtain electronic Bidding Documents by sending an email to [email protected] and [email protected] requesting instructions to download project documents.Submit all bid questions in writing to City of Noblesville – Engineering Department prior to 12:00PM, local time on May 6, 2021. Questions will only be accepted from firms on the official Plan Holders list. A written response will be emailed to the address on the official Plan Holder’s list that is required to be completed at the time the plans are purchased. No questions will be answered by telephone. The contact person for questions is:Andrew Rodewald, PECity of Noblesville – Engineering DepartmentProject ManagerFax: [email protected] Copy Question To:Spencer CooperCity of Noblesville – Engineering DepartmentConstruction ManagerFax: [email protected] shall assure that they have obtained complete sets of Bidding Documents and the Project Manual and shall assume the risk of any errors or omissions in Bids prepared in reliance on incomplete sets of Bidding Documents or Project Manual. Bids must be submitted on the forms contained in the Project Manual and must contain the names of every person or company interested therein.Bid Security: Each Bid shall be accompanied by bid security in the form of a Bid Bond as provided in the Project Manual in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the total Bid amount, including alternates with a satisfactory corporate surety qualified to do business in the State of Indiana or by a certified check made payable to the City of Noblesville, on a solvent bank in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the amount of the total Bid including alternates. The Bid Bond or certified check shall be security that the successful Bidder will, within ten (10) calendar days or such other time specified by Owner from the acceptance of the Bid, execute the Agreement and provide the required Payment and Performance Bonds, included in the Project Manual and Certificate of Insurance.Performance Bond and Labor and Material Payment Bond: A Performance Bond with good and sufficient surety as required by the Owner on the Form provided in the Project Manual, shall be required of the successful Bidder in an amount equal to at least one hundred percent (100%) of the Contract Sum, conditioned upon the faithful performance of the Agreement. The surety of the Performance Bond may not be released until one (1) year after the Owner’s final settlement with the Contractor.The Contractor shall provide a Payment Bond with a good and sufficient surety as required by the Owner on Form provided in the Project Manual, in an amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the Contract Sum. The Payment Bond is binding on the Contractor, its subcontractors, and their successors and assigns for the payment of all indebtedness to a person for labor and services performed, material furnished, or services rendered. The Payment Bond must state that it is for the benefit of the subcontractors, laborers, material suppliers, and those performing services. The surety of the Payment Bond may not be released until one (1) year after the Owner’s final settlement with the Contractor.All out-of-state bidder corporations must have a Certificate of Authority to do business in the State. Application forms may be obtained by contacting the Secretary of State, State of Indiana, Statehouse, Indianapolis, Indiana 46204.5320-919892

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Indianapolis Public Transportation Corporation (IPTC)Request for ProposalRFP 21-04-397 IndyGo Purple Line Baseline SurveySummary: Indianapolis Public Transportation Corporation (IPTC) is seeking support in understanding the baseline travel behaviors, benefits, and opinion of rapid transit of residents, businesses, and employees within the Purple Line corridor. The project replicates a process completed prior to the construction of the Red Line. The project will consist of a series of paper and online surveys, interviews with human resource managers, and one-on-one / group interviews with grassroots organizations along the Purple Line corridor.View IFB Online at h t t p s : / / w w w . i n d y g o .n e t / p r o c u r e m e n t / b i d -opportunities/Issue of RFP: 04/30/2021 by EODPre-Proposal Meeting: 05/06/2021 @ 2:00 p.m. EST (virtual link provided upon request)Written Questions Due: 05/13/2021 by 2:00 p.m. ESTIndyGo’s Response to Written Questions: 05/18/2021 by EODBid Due Date: 05/25/2021 by 2:00 p.m. EST (electronic bids only – no hard copies)Awarded: 06/21/2021 by EOD via email5320-920054

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STATE OF INDIANA IN THE MARION CIRCUIT COURTCOUNTY OF MARION CAUSE NO. 49C01-1106-JP-023307IN RE: THE PATERNITY OF:Kristopher BurnettMinor Child (Paternity Only)Keyon BurnettPetitioner,v.Kayuana PattonRespondent.ORDER GRANTING MODIFICATION OF CUSTODYComes now the Keyon Burnett, self represented, having filed a Verified Motion To Modify Custody Without An Agreement and comes now/not Keyuana Patton, self represented/with counsel. Evidence heard and concluded. The Court now finds that there has been a substantial change in applicable factors as to warrant a modification in the current custody order.The Court now ORDERS as follows:1. The current custody order is modified, and custody of the minor child(ren) shall be granted to Keyon Burnett.2. Keyuana Patton will pay support to Keyon Burnett in the amount of: $ _______ per week, per the Child Support Guidelines Worksheets attached.3. Keyuana Pattonshall have parenting time in accordance with the Indiana Parenting Time Guidelines ORa deviation from the Indiana Parenting Time Guidelines is warranted and parenting timeshall be as follows: __________________________________________________________________So ordered this _______________________._______________________Judicial Officer5320-919546

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STATE OF INDIANA IN THE MARION SUPERIOR COURTSS:COUNTY OF MARION CAUSE NO.: 49D10-2102-DC-001294IN RE: MARRIAGE OFJENNIFER B. PEMBERTONPetitioner,VsDAVID L. PEMBERTONRespondent,You are hereby notified that you have been sued by the Petitioner of Dissolution of Marriage in the Court indicated above.You must respond by filing a written appearance personally, or by an attorney authorized to practice law in the State of Indiana, within 30 days after the last publication of this notice. If you fail to respond, a default judgment may be entered against you on the relief demanded in the petition. A final order may be issued by the Court granting a Dissolution of Marriage not sooner than 60 days after the Petition for Dissolution of Marriage was filed.YOU ARE HEREBY COMMANDED to appear before the judge of the Marion Superior Court 10 for a Final Hearing on July 20, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. At said time, the Court will consider the suit brought against you and will decide issues relating to the dissolution of marriage, including but not limited to the division of marital property, child custody, child support and parenting time.Myla A EldridgeMarion County ClerkMullins Law, LLC1903 Crown Plaza BlvdPlainfield, IN 46168(317) 839-94005320-919703

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SUMMONS -- SERVICE BY PUBLICATIONIN THE MARION COUNTY SUPERIOR COURTCIVIL DIVISIONSTATE OF INDIANACAUSE NO. 49D14-2003-DN-011369IN RE: THE MARRIAGE OFAZEEZAT O. SENGEPetitioner,andCOREY S. BURTSRespondents.NOTICE OF SUITThe State of Indiana to the Respondent named above, and any other person who may be concerned. You are notified that you have been sued in the Court above named. The nature of the suit against you is:PETITION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE.This summons by publication is specifically directed to the following Respondent whose whereabouts are unknown:Corey S. BurtsIn addition to the above-named Respondent being served by this summons there may be other Respondents who have an interest in this lawsuit.ATTEST:Clerk of the Marion County CourtBy Jatin D. ShahAttorney for PetitionerJatin D. Shah #14699-49Attorney for Petitioner8520 Allison Pointe Blvd.Suite 220Indianapolis, IN 46250(317) 713-29285320-919620

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SUMMONSSTATE OF INDIANA ) IN THE MARION SUPERIOR COURT 16COUNTY OF MARION ) CAUSE NO. 49D16-2103-DN-002091IN RE: THE MARRIAGE OF:ROSE GREVER,Petitioner,vsMARK GREVER,Respondent.TO RESPONDENT: Mark GreverVIA PUBLICATIONYou have been sued by your spouse for dissolution of marriage, in the court stated above.In order to participate in the proceedings, you must enter a written appearance in person or by your attorney. In the event you do not enter a written appearance within sixty (60) days of the date hereof, your marriage can be dissolved by Decree of the Court by default. In the event a Decree is entered by default, it may contain a judgment against you and provisions regarding the custody of your child(ren), support for your child(ren), parenting time with your child(ren),distribution of assets, and payment of debts. The Decree may also require you to take actions or refrain from actions in order to carry out the terms of the Court’s Decree.If you do not enter a written appearance, you will receive no further notice of these proceedings. If you wish to countersue, you must do so by written petition filed with the Clerk’s Office listed below not more than sixty (60) days fromthe date below.Dated 3/19/2021/s/ Myla A. Eldridge (Seal)Clerk, Marion Circuit and Superior Courts(The following manner of service of summons is hereby designated).PublicationAttorney for PetitionerHAND | PONIST1512 N. Delaware StreetIndianapolis, IN 46202(317) 964-60005320-919720

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SUMMONS -- SERVICE BY PUBLICATIONSTATE OF INDIANA ) IN THE MARION COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT) SS: CIVIL DIVISIONCOUNTY OF MARION ) CAUSE NO. 49D16-2104-DN-002673IN RE: THE MARRIAGE OF:KENNETH IVORY,Petitioner,andHORTENSE IVORY,Respondent.NOTICE OF SUITThe State of Indiana, to the Respondent above named, and any other person who may be concerned.You are notified that you have been sued in the Court above named. The nature of the suit against you is:Petition for Dissolution of MarriageThis summons by publication is specially directed to the following named Respondent whose whereabouts are unknown:HORTENSE IVORY, last known address was in Indianapolis, IN. However, her current whereabouts are unknown at this time.If you have a claim for relief against the Petitioner arising from the same transaction or occurrence, you must assert it in your written answer. You must answer the Complaint in writing, by you or your attorney, on or before thirty (30) days after the Third Notice of Suit and if you fail to do so a judgement will be entered against you for what the Petitioner has demanded.ATTORNEY FOR PETITIONER:Reginald B. BishopTHE BISHOP LAW FIRM151 N. Delaware St., #1130Indianapolis, IN 46204(317) 608-5377(317) 552-2911 faxAttorney ID #2754-495320-919601

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SUMMONS BY PUBLICATIONSTATE OF INDIANA ) IN THE MARION SUPERIOR COURT 16) SS:COUNTY OF MARION ) CAUSE NO.: 49D16-2104-DN-002998IN RE: THE MARRIAGE OFMICHAEL C. FICKLINPetitionerandELIZABETH M. FICKLIN

RespondentTO RESPONDENT: Elizabeth M. FicklinWhereabouts unknownYou are hereby notified that you have been sued by the person named as Petitioner and in the Court indicated above. The nature of the suit is dissolution of marriage and stated in the petition filed in this matter. The petition states the relief sought or the demand made against you by the Petitioner. There are no property, debt, or child issues between the Petitioner and Respondent that need resolved in the action for dissolution of marriage. Respondent has an interest in this action for dissolution of marriage.An answer or other appropriate response in writing to the petition must be filed either by you or your attorney within thirty (30) days after the last notice of the action is published, or a judgment by default may be rendered against you for the relief demanded by Petitioner.If you have a claim for relief against the Petitioner arising from the same transaction or occurrence, you must assert it in your written answer.If you need the name of an attorney, you may contact the Indianapolis Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service (269-2222), or the Marion County Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service (634-3950).Dated: 4/15/2021/s/ Myla A. EldridgeClerk, Marion County(The following manner of Service of Summons is hereby designated.)__X__ Trial Rule 4.13Christopher J. Martindale, Attorney for PetitionerP.O. Box 22693Indianapolis, IN 46222T: (765) 716-6213Marion County Superior Court200 E. Washington St.Indianapolis, IN 46204T: (317) 327-47405320-919794

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Indianapolis Public Transportation Corporation (IPTC)Request for ProposalRFP 21-04-396 Paratransit OperationsSummary: IPTC seeks a combination of expertise, customer sensitivity, delivery of quality transportation service, and price that is most advantageous to IPTC and its passengers with disabilities. IPTC seeks a contractor with demonstrated effectiveness in managing and providing ADA compliant services while performing at or above industry standards for efficient and quality paratransit services.View RFP Online at h t t p s : / / w w w . i n d y g o .n e t / p r o c u r e m e n t / b i d -opportunities/Procurement Schedule:5.7.2021 Issue of RFP on IPTC Website by EOD5.21.2021 Prebid Meeting in Person (reservations must be confirmed to promote Social Distancing and reserve Transportation) @1:00 PM EST5.28.2021 Questions due IPTC Procurement 10:00 AM EST6.4.2021 IPTC Responses due by EOD6.21.2021 RFP Proposals due IPTC Procurement 10:00 AM ESTTBD Vendor Interviews (if necessary, by appointment)7.2021 Special IPTC Board Meeting Session (Via Remote) 5:00 PM EST5320-919706

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B6 FRIDAY, APRIL 17, 2020 INDIANAPOLIS RECORDER

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It’s been 18 years since Matt Crenshaw made the college basket-ball world pay attention to IUPUI, if only for a week or so, after his 12-foot jumper in the conference title game gave the Jaguars their first and only NCAA Tournament appearance.

Can he do it again?IUPUI announced Crenshaw as

the next head coach of the men’s program in April. It was a call he wanted before, having been an assistant coach at the school from 2006 to 2018. He was an associate head coach the final seven years.

“It’s home for me,” Crenshaw said.During his time as an assistant,

IUPUI went through two coaching searches and didn’t land on Cren-shaw either time. He left to become an assistant at Ball State in 2018.

Even Crenshaw’s son, Michael, said he started wondering what was taking so long. He thought his father’s resume spoke for itself after more than a decade of helping guide the program.

“It’s something me and him talked about over the years for a long time,” Michael said.

Those who played alongside Cren-shaw in the early 2000s, and those who played on the teams he helped coach after, made their opinions known about who the administra-tion should hire this time.

George Hill, who played under Crenshaw his final two seasons at IUPUI and is the only player in program history to get drafted in the NBA, posted a collage of col-lege head coaches at their alma maters on his Facebook page with the caption: “All These Amazing Coaches/Individuals Are Getting The Opportunity To Coach Their Alma Mater. While My Alma Mater Is Relying On A Search Firm To Find Their Next Coach. I Could’ve Sworn One Of Our Own Has Been Sitting Waiting His Turn For The Past 6 Year. Can We Give Our Alum A Chance #TeamCrenshaw.”

(IUPUI used Parker Executive Search to help with its national head coach search.)

Hill, now with the Philadelphia 76ers, was the first person to call Crenshaw after the announcement.

One of Crenshaw’s teammates at IUPUI, Odell Bradley, offered to call the athletic department to vouch for his friend.

“Maybe I can call someone and give them my 2 cents,” he said.

It wasn’t necessary. Crenshaw couldn’t tell him at the time, but the job was his. The school made it official the next day.

Bradley, who coaches basketball in Nashville, Tennessee, said he doesn’t know how Crenshaw will do in the win and loss columns but hopes the administration gives him enough time to turn the program around.

“What I do know is he cares about kids,” Bradley said. “He knows the game of basketball, and he’s a great leader of young men.”

The challenge is plain: IUPUI hasn’t had a winning season since going 19-14 in 2010-11 under the program’s most successful head coach, Ron Hunter, who coached the lone NCAA Tournament team. The 2010-11 season was the last in a streak of 10 straight at .500 or better.

Hunter left in 2011 with 274 wins. The next three coaches had a com-bined record of 105-199.

Crenshaw was on the Jaguars’ bench for much of that time and is as familiar with the program’s shortcomings as anyone else.

His plan to revamp the program starts with recruiting locally.

“We want to put the fence up,” he said. “We want to lock down the state of Indiana, the city of India-napolis.”

Only one player on last season’s team was from Indiana.

The other part of Crenshaw’s plan is what many might call culture. Fans don’t pack the stands at home games at Indiana Farmers Coli-seum, but if Crenshaw can make this a proud program — one where former players want to come back and stay involved — he’ll be on his way to doing that.

“How can you talk about your pro-gram if none of your former players and alums are engaged or they’re not around?” he said.

D.J. McCall, who played under Crenshaw and graduated in 2019, knows how his former coach can make that happen.

Crenshaw is a mentor, McCall said, and that makes it easier to learn from a coach and accept criti-cism.

Crenshaw took the Ball State job going into McCall’s senior season, but even then he kept in contact with his old players and even gave McCall some pointers before the two teams played in Indianapolis in 2018.

“I know that no one in the history of IUPUI basketball knows more about how to be what it takes to get to that tournament and succeed with that program,” McCall said.

Contact staff writer Tyler Fenwick at 317-762-7853. Follow him on Twitter @Ty_Fenwick.

New IUPUI head coach Matt Crenshaw tries to remodel his alma mater

L-R: Kenidi Ache, first runner-up; Faith Baskin, winner; Ciara Searchy, second runner-up.

KIPP Indy Legacy High won a “stomp and shake” cheer battle April 30. (Photos/Michael Patton)

Herron High School won second place.

KIPP wins cheer battle

Pacers try to finish strongPacers guard Edmond Sumner scored 16 points in the Pacers’ 130-113 loss to the Nets on April 29. (Photo/David Dixon)

A fan wears an American flag suit.

Ladies get dressed up and show off their fancy hats during the 147th running of the Kentucky Derby on May 1 at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. (Pho-tos/Jeff Brown)

Jockey John Velazquez rides Median Spirit (8) to victory at the Kentucky Derby.

Sights from the Kentucky Derby

New IUPUI men’s basketball head coach Matt Crenshaw speaks at an introductory press conference April 13. (Photo provided by IUPUI)

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