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2nd SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2008 B7 THE INDIANAPOLIS STAR INDYSTAR.COM HOW TO READ YOUR NEW TAX BILL Marion County property tax bills will be sent in the mail next week, with payment due on Dec. 16. Here is a look at how to read the new bill: SPECIAL MESSAGE TO PROPERTY OWNER The bills are provisional because they are based Due to recent property tax legislation, taxes for most homeowners have decreased substantially compared to last year. These reductions result from a farge increase in state property tax relief (see line 2 below) passed by the General Assembly in March 2008. This legislation also put in place tax caps for all classes of property starting in 2009.

Many homeowners will receive a second tax cut when these caps take effect. 1 HOW YOUR PROVISIONAL PROPERTY TAX BILL IS CALCULATED Date of notice for 2007 pay 2008 taxes 1 1262008 1. Property Number (STATELOCAL) 30151 See reverse for description of Hems as numbered below. on 2006 assessments and last year's tax liability. This notice from Ihe Marion County Treasurer prouidi one hundred percent (1O0S) of the 20O6-pay-2O07 St.

Suite 1001, Indianapolis. Indiana 46204-3318 or information ahout your provisional property taxes. The informal liability. Please forward any comments you may have on the com a e-mail to mytaxeslndygov.org. 2.

Taxing District 3. Name and Address of Taxpayer 4. Property Description And Address FRANKLIN OUTSIDE TABLE 1: SUMMARY OF YOUR PROVISIONAL TAXES The median residential bill should drop by about $450, to $911. However, about 60 percent of that savings will be lost to this year's 1 percentage point increase in the state sales tax, which could cost households an average of about $267 annually. 5.

Tax Summary Item 6. Provisional Calculations For This Year $1 .381 .98 4- 1. Total net property tax charged for last year 2. MINUS ADDITIONAL PROJECTED 2008 TAX RELIEF $360.36 4- $0.00 2a. Minus additional projected 2008 Local tax relief 1 3.

Provisional property tax due for current year your payment below includes 12 this amount $1,021.62 $59.00 4- 3a. Plus other charges $0.00 3bPlus current year overdue taxes 3c. Pfus prior year overdue taxes $0.00 Study predicts effects of quake Tennessee would be hardest-hit by New Madrid temblor, agency says Associated Press MEMPHIS, Tenn. A new federal study predicts Tennessee would see the highest level of damage if a major earthquake were to shake the New Madrid Seismic Zone in the southern and central part of the country. The Federal Emergency Management Agency released the two-year study this week as part of the Catastrophic Earthquake Disaster Response Planning Initiative.

Besides Tennessee, the seismic zone includes areas of Alabama, Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Mississippi and Missouri. The study predicted that the total economic impact of a series of earthquakes along the New Madrid fault was likely to be "by far the highest economic loss due to a natural disaster in the USA." The report included state-specific scenarios such as damage levels to buildings, highway bridges, electric power, drinkable water, waste water, communications facilities and pipelines from a 7.7-magnitude quake. On the Richter scale, an earthquake with a magnitude of 7 and above is deemed "major," capable of widespread, heavy damage. In Tennessee, the study predicts 250,000 buildings would be moderately or more severely damaged, more than 260,000 people would be displaced and well over 60,000 casualties would be expected. In the state alone, the direct economic losses would surpass $56 billion.

The report is intended to give state and local emergency agencies information to create disaster response plans. While the central U.S. is not typically considered a seismically active region, the fault line there has a dangerous history. During the winter of 1811 and 1812, a series of three earthquakes, with magnitudes of around 8, struck northeast Arkansas and southeast Missouri. The quakes caused massive landslides along Mississippi and Ohio River bluffs from Memphis to Indiana and created gaping crevices and fissures.

Few written accounts about the early quakes exist, but reports said they were strong enough to awaken sleepers in Washington, D.C. The U.S. Geological Survey estimates a 7 to 10 percent chance of an earthquake similar in intensity in the next 50 years. 3d. Minus payments made $0.00 This could be for fees such as solid waste disposal, or trash service, and stormwater sewers.

4. Total PROVISIONAL tax due plus all other charges $1,080.62 PARTIAL PAYMENT CURRENTLY DUE $540.31 Under Indiana law, Marion County has elected to send provisional statements because the county did not complete the abstract of the property, assessments, taxes, deductions, and exemptions for taxes payable in 2008 in each taxing district before March 1 6, 2008. The statement is due to be paid in installments on 1 21 62 008 and a date to be determined. The statement is based on one hundred percent (100) of your tax liability for taxes payable in 2007 and has been further adjusted in line 2 to reflect relief enacted by the legislature through HEA 1 001 subject to adjustment for any new construction on your property. After the abstract of property is complete, you will receive a reconciling statement in the amount of your actual tax liability for taxes payable in 2008, minus the amount you pay under this provisional statement.

A FIVE PERCENT (5) PENALTY WILL BE ADDED IF THE INSTALLMENT OF THE TAX BILL IS PAID WITHIN THIRTY (30) DAYS AFTER THE DUE DATE. A TEN PERCENT (10K) PENALTY WILL BE ADDED IF AN INSTALLMENT OF THE TAX BILL IS NOT PAID WITHIN THIRTY (30) DAYS AFTER THE DUE DATE. YOU WILL RECEIVE A SECOND NOTICE FOR PAYMENT OF THE BALANCE OF YOUR 2007 PROPERTY TAX PAYABLE IN 2008. DELINQUENT AFTER: 12162008 You will receive a reconciling statement in the amount of your actual tax liability for taxes payable in 2008, minus the amount you pay under this provisional statement SPRING INSTALLMENT A NAME AND ADDRESS OF TAXPAYER 54 1 AV 0.324 0001 0010014 PROPERTY TAX NUMBER PAY THIS AMOUNT FOR PROVISIONAL SPRING PAYMENT Reconciliation bills for the second payment will come out early next year when the 2007 assessments are complete. Check here if address has changed, please provide new address information on reverse side.

Tax bills Obituaries past couple of years, however, isn't likely to see the measure of relief that others will, at least not immediately. Dillon Tasselmyer, who bought his Lawrence Township house in 2006, said the provisional status of the bills means they won't reflect 2007 assessments. That, in turn, means he will not get credit for his homestead deduction until reconciliation bills come out next year. Tasselmyer said delays in getting the bills out mean he'll end up paying about $400 more. He budgeted his finances based on what he believes would have been the correct amount he said, and will now have to hold off paying another bill to cover his mortgage.

"People could lose their homes because of their ineptitude, because they can't give you an assessment," Tasselmyer said of state and county officials who are months behind in producing tax bills. Earlier this week, Rodman said he was uncertain when he'd be able to mail the bills because of problems with a newly installed computer system in his office. Call Star reporter Brendan O'Shaughnessy at (317) 444-2751. Recent homebuyers won't see tax relief immediately. From B1 related in part to a redo of the 2006 assessment have shorted local governments and schools of money they need to operate and forced them to take out short-term loans that increase taxes further.

Those loans have cost Marion County government about $2.5 million in interest. Anyone who bought a home in the "People could lose their homes because of (officials') ineptitude, because they can't give you an assessment." Dillon Tasselmyer, who bought his Lawrence Township home in 2006 Richard H. Simmons Jr. 61, Speedway, died Nov. 21, 2008.

Memorial service: 11 am. Mon. at Our Shepherd Lutheran Church. Calling: 2 to 6 p.m. Sun.

and one hour prior to service Mon. at Flanner and Buchanan Funeral Center Speedway. Jason M. Trimble 31, Indianapolis, died Nov. 14, 2008.

Services: Noon Sat Nov. 22 at Galilee Missionary Baptist Church with calling there from 10 a.m. until the time of service. Arrangments: Williams Bluitt Funeral Home. Jerry Todd 72, of Indianapolis, died Friday, November 21, 2008.

A memorial service will be scheduled at a later date. Kay E. Tabor 64, of Indianapolis, passed away November 21, 2008 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was a secretary for Mosier Fluid Company for 20 years retiring in 2005. Kay's true calling was as a wife, mother and friend.

Kay is survived by her husband of 45 years, James L. Tabor; her children, James R. (Rie) Tabor, Pamela (Kelly) Rizor and Robert (Jean) Tabor; nine grandchildren; two great grandchildren and her brother, Harry K. Kistler. Services will be on Monday, November 24 at 11 a.m.

at the Legacy Funeral Center at Memorial Park with calling at the center on Sunday, November 23 from 2 to 6 p.m. Burial will be at the Memorial Park Cemetery. INDYGO CHANGES On Jan. 1, bus fares will increase at least a quarter, raising a full fare to $1.75 from $1.50, a day pass to $4 from $3.50, a seven-day pass to $20 from $17 and a 31-day pass to $60 from $55. Regular fare will be charged on the Red Line Circulator, which is now free.

A $30 monthly S-Pass for college and university students will be created. Service on Routes 2, 4, 30, 18 and 26 will be reduced. The west end of Route 8 (Washington Street) from the old Indianapolis International Airport terminal moves to the new midfield terminal, which opened Nov. 11. Gladys Holden Wall 82, Mooresville, IN, died Nov.

21, 2008. Services: 11 a.m. Nov. 24 in Carlisle Son Funeral Chapel, with calling there from 2 to 5 p.m. Nov.

23. Burial: Mooresville Cemetery. IndyGo (7 LEWIS HOW INDYGO COMPARES Indianapolis SYSTEM: IndyGo. ANNUAL RIDERSHIP: 8.4 million. FARE: $1.50.

Columbus, Ohio SYSTEM: C0TA (Central Ohio Transit Authority). ANNUAL RIDERSHIP: More than 14.8 million. FARE: $1.50. Cincinnati SYSTEM: Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority. ANNUAL RIDERSHIP: About 23 million.

FARE: $1.50. Louisville, Ky. SYSTEM: TARC (Transit Authority of River City). ANNUAL RIDERSHIP: About 15.8 million. FARE: $1.50.

St. Louis SYSTEM: Metro (bus, light rail). ANNUAL RIDERSHIP: 54 million. FARE: $1.75. Source: Star library research 5 bus routes could see some reduced service.

From B1 $3.50 on Jan. 1. Monthly passes will increase to $60 from $55. Fare on express buses that service Carmel and Fishers will go to $3 from $2. The now-free Red Line Circulator, which connects Downtown to the Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis campus, will start charging regular fares.

IndyGo also is considering reducing service on several routes. One group of riders will get some relief next year when IndyGo introduces a $30 monthly pass for college and university students. (This is separate from an existing partnership that grants free rides to students enrolled at IUPUI.) Among the residents hit hardest by the changes will be people like Ford, who does not own a car. He has relied on public transportation to go grocery shopping and commute to the hotel where he worked. Now he also will need the bus to get to job interviews.

Call Star reporter Heather Gillers at (317) 444 6405. BARNES Julie A. Barnes Nov. 12, 1953-Nov. 22, 2007 It has been a year since God called you home and there hasn't been a day that goes by that you have not been missed.

Your memory will be with us forever. We miss you so much. The Barnes Family and The Mile Family JOHNSON Man held in bomb threats Alleged targets: airports, stadium, Indiana casino Associated Press CINCINNATI The FBI said Friday it arrested a man who threatened to blow up Cincinnati's football stadium, two airports, Ohio River bridges and other landmarks. Frederick Purvis, 42, Hamilton, Ohio, is accused of sending e-mails to two local media outlets and to the FBI threatening Paul Brown Stadium, the four bridges, the Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport and an Indiana casino, FBI spokesman Mike Brooks said. Officials said Purvis was charged with making e-mail threats to blow up the Denver airport.

The other threats are cited in a federal complaint. He is being held on federal felony charges of making a bomb threat, which carries a possible sentence of up to 10 years in prison, and of making a false terrorist threat, with a potential sentence of five years. FBI agents arrested Purvis on Thursday at a hotel in Erlanger, Ky, near the Cincinnati airport. No explosives or bomb-making materials had been found, Brooks said. A federal magistrate on Friday ordered that Purvis remain in custody pending a psychiatric examination.

Purvis' father, also named Frederick, said his son has mental problems and has been on medication. He said he doesn't believe his son really planned to carry out any threats. "I don't think he could build a bomb if he wanted to," the elder Purvis said. In Loving Memory of Michael Lee Johnson Sunrise Aug. 13, 1979 Sunset Nov.

22, In Loving Memory of Joseph C. Lewis, Jr. Esq. Birthday Greetings! We smile when we remember all the joy you brought us during your lifetime. We loved and lost you and your sister, but someday we'll be together again.

Mother, Daddy, Me-Me, Cousins, and Three Best Friends 2005 Mv child: If been three Judge years today since you left this world, but it seems like only yesterday, Michael. I still can't believe you're not here to see your beautiful boy grow up. He is so much like you, but I am sure you are watching him from above. Watching out for all of us, trying to guide us in the right direction, like when you were here. But you've gone home.

I know you've found peace, though my heart breaks with each hour. My sweet son, I'll wait. The tears and the anguish will be no more. I'll hold on to that day in heaven. I'll hold on, my son.

I miss you so. I love you, Mom. WHAT'S NEXT Before the Indiana Supreme Court issues a disciplinary ruling, Judge Grant Hawkins has 20 days to submit a petition challenging the recommendation by the Indiana Commission on Judicial Qualifications that he be removed from office. The commission then may submit a reply within 10 days. Jon Murray ceived 90 percent approval in a 2006 Indianapolis Bar Association survey.

"He's been a terrific judge," Marion Superior Court Presiding Judge Gerald Zore said. "It's just a tragic situation." Call Star reporter Jon Murray at (317) 444-2752. SUTORIUS In Loving Memory of Jessie Sutorius Who passed away November 22, 1979 When days are sad and lonely and everything goes wrong, we seem to hear you whisper, "Cheer up and carry Each time we see your picture, you seem to smile and say, "Don't cry, I'm only sleeping. We'll meet again some From Grace, Jerry, Stephen and Stacie Hawkins had 90 approval in a 2006 bar association survey. From B1 to hear the disciplinary proceeding.

"The general operation of his court caused a significant loss of liberty to Mr. Buntin, numerous violations of procedural due process to other petitioners, and a general breakdown of the public's trust," the commission says. Retired Master Commissioner Nancy L. Broyles, who handled Buntin's case, earlier reached a settlement banning her from serving as a judge. Hawkins, a former defense attorney, is well-regarded by many colleagues and re-.