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LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF ADOPTION

To the taxpayers of Crothersville Town, Indiana.

You are hereby notified that on Thursday, April 21, 2022, Crothersville Town, Jackson County, Indiana, pursuant to notice heretofore given, and under and by the virtue of IC 36-9-15.5, duly adopted a plan whereby a Municipal Cumulative Capital Development Fund was established to provide the following: For all purposes set forth under IC 36-9- 15.5

The fund will be provided for by a property tax rate of $0.0500 on each one hundred dollars ($100) of taxable real and personal property within the taxing unit beginning in 2022 payable in 2023, and thereafter, continuing until reduced or rescinded.

Twenty-five (25) or more taxpayers in the taxing unit who will be affected by the tax rate and corresponding tax levy may file a petition with the Jackson County Auditor not later than noon 30 days after the publication of this Notice setting forth their objections to the proposed cumulative fund. Upon the filing of the petition, the County Auditor shall immediately certify the same to the Department of Local Government Finance, at which point the Department will fix a date for and conduct a public hearing on the proposed rate and levy before issuing its approval, disapproval, or modification thereof.

Dated: Thursday, April 21, 2022

Crothersville Town Council

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LEGAL NOTICE

The following will be sold for charges:

123 W MAIN ST AUSTIN

On 05/13/2022 @ 09:00 AM

2008 CHEVROLET

1G1ZS58N18F119076

$1,765.00

2011 NISSAN

3N1AB6AP1BL647402

$1,765.00

2017 JAGUAR

SAJAD4BG8HA953086

$2,399.00

2004 CHRYSLER

2C8GF684X4R525049

$1,740.00

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LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS OF ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATIONS

Notice is hereby given the taxpayers of Scott County, Indiana that the County Council of Scott County, in the Commissioners Room, Suite 128 1 E. McClain Ave, Scottsburg, IN at 9:30 am on the 10th day of May, 2022 will consider the following additional appropriations in excess of the budget for the current year.

Fund Name:   

ARP (American Rescue Plan)-

Other Services $450,000

Scott County Highway Department

Auction Proceeds-

Other Services $104,107

Drainage Maintenance-

Other Services $5,000

Local Income Tax Special Purpose-

Other Services $25,000

Scott County Board of Commissioners

Rental Fund-Other Services               $5,500

Taxpayers appearing at the meeting shall have a right to be heard.  The additional appropriations as finally made will be referred to the Department of Local Government Finance (DLGF).  The DLGF will make a written determination as to the sufficiency of funds to support the appropriations made within fifteen (15) days of receipt of a Certified Copy of the action taken.

Dated: April 27th, 2022

Tammy Stout Johnson

Scott County Auditor

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LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

Notice is hereby given that the JACKSON COUNTY WATER UTILITY, INC. will receive sealed bids for the BROWNSTOWN WATER MAIN REPLACEMENTS PROJECT (the “Project”).  Sealed bids will be received by the Board of Directors of Jackson County Water Utility, Inc, at the Jackson County Water Utility office located at 1119 W. Spring Street, Brownstown, IN 47220 until 2:00 P.M. local time on Tuesday, May 17, 2022.  Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at that time. No late bids will be accepted and all bids submitted after 2:00 P.M. local time on May 17, 2022 will remain sealed and will be returned to sender unopened.

The Project consists of, but is not necessarily limited to, the construction of new water mains to replace existing mains in Brownstown, replacement of service lines from main to meter and meter to house, fittings, valves, abandonment of old mains and all work as necessary for a complete and operational water main.  In addition to these items of work there are other miscellaneous items of work necessary and as specified to make this project complete.

All work must be completed within 550 calendar days of issuance of the Notice to Proceed.

All interested citizens are invited to attend and should any citizens require special provisions, such as handicapped modifications or non-English translation personnel, the Board will provide such provisions as long as the request is made by May 14, 2022. For special accommodations needed to attend the public bid opening meeting, please call the Office of the Jackson County Water Utility, Phone 812-358-3654.

A Pre-Bid Conference shall be held on May 3, 2022 at 1:00 p.m., at the Jackson County Water Utility office located at 1119 W. Spring Street, Brownstown, IN 47220.  The Pre-Bid Conference may also be attended via Conference Call.  Participation Instructions for Conference Call:  Dial 833.690.2552 and enter Access Code 6995.  All prime contractors, subcontractors, small, minority or women owned enterprises and other interested parties are invited to attend.

Contract documents for the Projects have been assembled into bound project manuals (the “Contract Documents”), which together with drawings, may be examined at the offices (appointment required):

Office of the Jackson County Water Utility, Inc.

Monday-Friday, 8 AM – 4:30 PM

Contact: Larry McIntosh; 812-358-3654

1119 W. Spring Street

Brownstown, IN 47220

Office of Curry & Associates, Inc.,

Monday – Friday 8 AM – 5 PM

Phone 317-745-6995

110 Commerce Drive, Danville, IN 46122

The Issuing Office for the Bidding Documents is: Curry & Associates, Inc., 110 Commerce Drive, Danville, Indiana 46122, Phone 317-745-6995.  Prospective Bidders may obtain copies of the Bidding Documents from the Issuing Office as described below.

Complete digital project bidding documents are available at www.questcdn.com.  The digital plan documents may be downloaded for $50.00 by inputting

JACKSON COUNTY WATER UTILITY, INC. BROWNSTOWN WATER MAIN REPLACEMENTS PROJECT  – Quest No. 8179335 on the website’s Project Search page.  Please contact QuestCDN.com at 952-233-1632 or info@questcdn.com for assistance.

Paper copies of the Bidding Documents may be obtained from Document Corp. located at 2435 Xenium Lane North, Plymouth, MN 55441 (763.475.9600 or visit www.docunetworks.com.) for a fee of $250.00 for each set.  All payments and costs of documents are non-refundable.

Upon request and receipt of the document deposit indicated above, the Issuing Office will transmit the Bidding Documents via delivery service.  The date that the Bidding Documents are transmitted by the Issuing Office will be considered the Bidder’s date of receipt of the Bidding Documents.  Partial sets of Bidding Documents will not be available from the Issuing Office.  Neither the Jackson County Water Utility, Inc. nor Engineer will be responsible for full or partial sets of Bidding Documents, including Addenda if any, obtained from sources other than the Issuing Office.

Bidders shall assure that they have obtained complete set of specifications and Contract Documents and shall assume the risk of any errors or omissions in bids prepared in reliance on incomplete sets of specifications and Contract Documents.

The work to be performed and the bid to be submitted shall include sufficient and proper sums for all general construction, mechanical installation, labor, materials, permits, licenses, insurance, and so forth incidental to and required for the construction of the facilities.

All Contractors or Sub-Contractors awarded work in excess of $300,000 must be on the Indiana Department of Administration Indiana Public Works Certification Board pre-qualified list, as noted in Information for Bidders Part 1.12.C.

Each bid must be enclosed in a sealed envelope bearing the title of the Project, the name and address of Bidder and the Division of work.  All bids must be submitted on the bid forms as identified in the Contract Documents and Specifications.

A bid bond or certified check in an amount not less than five percent (5%) of the amount bid must be submitted with each bid.  Bid security shall be forfeited if a bid is withdrawn after the time and date set for receiving bids.  Upon award of a contract but prior to the execution of a contract between the Jackson County Water Utility, Inc. and the Contractor, the Contractor shall provide one hundred percent (100%) performance and payment bonds guaranteeing faithful and proper performance of the work and materials, to be executed by an acceptable surety company.  Any performance bond or labor and materials bond must remain in force for at least one (1) year beyond issuance of the Certificate of Substantial Completion.  It is intended that actual construction of this work shall be started as soon as practicable, and each bidder shall be prepared to enter promptly into a construction contract, furnish a performance and payment bond, and begin work without delay in the event the award is made to that bidder.  Any bond submitted must be from a surety company authorized to do business in the State of Indiana.

No bidder may withdraw any bid or proposal within a period of ninety (90) days following the date set for receiving bids or proposals. The Jackson County Water Utility, Inc. reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to reject bids that do not meet the qualifications outlined in this Notice or in the bidding documents and to waive any formalities or irregularities in the bidding process or in any bid.  The Jackson County Water Utility, Inc. further reserves the right to reject all bids, should the Jackson County Water Utility, Inc. determine, in the opinion of the Board of Directors based on the bids received, that the contemplated cost of construction is not economically feasible.  The Jackson County Water Utility, Inc. reserves the right to hold any or all bids or proposals for a period of not more than ninety (90) days and said bids or proposal shall remain in full force and effect during said period.  The Jackson County Water Utility, Inc. 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 solicitations. 

A conditional or qualified Bid will not be accepted.

If a contract is awarded it will be awarded to the lowest, responsive, responsible bidder.  The lowest, responsive, responsible bidder must not be debarred, suspended, or otherwise be excluded from or ineligible for participation in federally assisted programs under Executive Order 12549.  The low, responsive, responsible bidder must be approved by the Indiana State Revolving Fund Loan/Indiana Finance Authority.

All applicable laws, ordinances, and the rules and regulations of all authorities having jurisdiction over construction of the projects shall apply to the Projects throughout.

Bids shall be properly and completely executed on bid forms included in the Specifications.  Bids shall include all information requested by Indiana Form 96 (Revised 2013) included with the Specifications.  Under Section III of Form 96, the Bidder shall submit a financial statement.  A copy of the proposed Financial Statement to be submitted with the bid is included in the bid documents section to these specifications.  The Owner may make such investigations as deemed necessary to determine the ability of the Bidder to perform the work and the Bidder shall furnish to the Owner all such information and data for this purpose as the Owner may request.  The Owner reserves the right to reject any bid if the evidence submitted by, or investigation of, such Bidder fails to satisfy the Owner that such Bidder is properly qualified to carry out the obligations of the Agreement and to complete the work contemplated therein.

Each Bidder is responsible for inspecting the Project site(s) and for reading and being thoroughly familiar with the Contract Documents and Specifications.  The failure or omission of any Bidder to do any of the foregoing shall in no way relieve any Bidder from any obligation with respect to its Bid.

This Project will be funded by the Indiana Finance Authority, State Revolving Fund Loan Program.  The Project shall comply with the requirements of the Federal Davis-Bacon Act. The Davis-Bacon Wage Scale shall be included in the contract documents. Project must also comply with American Iron and Steel requirements.

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LEGAL NOTICE

In The Superior Court

For The County Of Scott

State Of Indiana

Cause No.: 72D01-2101-DN-011

In Re The Marriage Of

Casey Sizemore

Petitioner,

and

Destiny Sizemore

Respondent.

NOTICE BY PUBLICATION

TO: Casey Sizemore

Whereabouts Unknown

To the above person named as the Petitioner and any other person who may be concerned.

You are hereby notified that there has been filed in the Scott Superior Court a Counter Petition for Dissolution of Marriage by the person named as Respondent. This notice by publication is specifically directed to the following named individual, Casey Sizemore, whose whereabouts is unknown.

If you have a claim for relief against this counter petition respondent arising from the same transaction or occurrence, you must assert it in your written answer.

You are further notified that you have thirty (30) days from the date of the first publication of this notice in which to respond to the counter petition filed on April 13, 2022 in the Scott Superior Court, Scott County, Indiana, and, in the event of your failure to do so, judgment by default may be taken against you for the relief requested in the Petition for Dissolution.

In the event you fail to appear for said hearing, judgment by default may be taken against you for the relief requested in the Petition.

Dated: April 23, 2022

Michelle Shelton

Clerk, Scott Superior Court

Destiny Sizemore

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LEGAL NOTICE

State of Indiana

County of Scott

In the Scott Circuit Court

Case No: 72C01-2112-JP-66

In the Paternity of Victor Noel Prosser

Roger Dale Feltner

Petitioner

vs

Natasha Prosser

NOTICE OF PETITION TO CHANGE NAME

Notice is hereby given that Petitioner, Roger Feltner, has applied to have the name of his child, Victor Noel Prosser, changed to, Elijah Joseph Feltner, and that said Petition and Application will be heard by the Scott Circuit Court on May 12, 2022 at 1:15 p.m. Any person wishing to object to this name change must either appear in person at the date and time prescribed above for said hearing or file written objections with the Court on or before said date outlining their objections thereto.

Roger Feltner

Petitioner

John F. Dietrich

Attorney at Law

63 W. Wardell

Scottsburg, IN 47170

(812) 752-2344

Atty. No. 14224-53

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LEGAL NOTICE

State Of Indiana

County Of Scott

In The Scott Superior Court

Cause No: 72D01-1912-JC-000122

IN THE MATTER OF:

SG – DOB 9/7/2010

A Child Alleged To Be A Child In Need Of Services

And

Unknown Father (Father)

Brittany R Gabbard

(Biological Mother)

Matthew E Robledo (Father)

and

Any Unknown Alleged Fathers

SUMMONS FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION & NOTICE OF CHILD IN NEED OF SERVICES HEARING

TO:    Unknown Father Matthew E Robledo and

Any Unknown Alleged Father Whereabouts unknown

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to the above noted parent whose whereabouts are unknown, as well as Any Unknown Alleged Fathers, whose whereabouts are also unknown, that the Indiana Department of Child Services has filed its Verified Petition Alleging the child to be in Need of Services, in accordance with I.C. 31-34-9-3, and that an adjudication hearing has been scheduled with the Court.

YOU ARE HEREBY COMMANDED to appear before the Judge of the Scott Superior Court, One East McClain Avenue, # 252, Scottsburg, IN 47170 – 812-752-8425, 812-752-8424 for a(n) hearing on 7th day of June 2022 at 10:30 a.m.

At said hearing, the Court will consider the Petition and evidence thereon and will render its decision as to whether the above named minor child is child in need of services and shall enter adjudication accordingly. Your failure to appear after lawful notice will be deemed as your default and waiver to be present at said hearing.

UPON ENTRY OF SAID ADJUDICATION, A DISPOSITIONAL HEARING will be held in which the Court will consider (1) Alternatives for the care, treatment, or rehabilitation for the child; (2) The necessity, nature, and extent of your participation in the program of care, treatment, or rehabilitation for the child; and (3) Your financial responsibility for any services provided for the parent, guardian or custodian of the child including child support.

YOU MUST RESPOND by appearing in person or by an attorney within thirty (30) days after the last publication of this notice, and in the event you fail to do so, an adjudication on said petition, judgment by default may be entered against you, or the court may proceed in your absence, without further notice.

Wendy McClain

Clerk

Emily Anderson, 36758-22

Attorney, Indiana Department of Child Services

1050 West Community Way

Scottsburg, IN 47170

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LEGAL NOTICE

State Of Indiana

County Of Scott

In The Scott Superior Court

Cause No: 72D01-1912-JC-000123

IN THE MATTER OF:

EG – DOB 8/9/2012

A Child Alleged To Be A Child In Need Of Services

and

Brittany R Gabbard

(Biological Mother)

Matthew E Robledo

(Biological Father)

and

Any Unknown Alleged Fathers

SUMMONS FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION & NOTICE OF CHILD IN N ED OF SERVICES HEARING

TO: Matthew E Robledo and

Any Unknown Alleged Father Whereabouts unknown

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to the above noted parent whose whereabouts are unknown, as well as Any Unknown Alleged Fathers, whose whereabouts are also unknown, that the Indiana Department of Child Services has filed its Verified Petition Alleging the child to be in Need of Services, in accordance with I.C. 31-34-9-3, and that an adjudication hearing has been scheduled with the Court.

YOU ARE HEREBY COMMANDED to appear before the Judge of the Scott Superior Court, One East McClain Avenue, # 252, Scottsburg, IN 47170 – 812-752-8425, 812-752-8424 for a(n) hearing on 7th day of June, 2022 at 10:30 a.m.

At said hearing, the Court will consider the Petition and evidence thereon and will render its decision as to whether the above named minor child is child in need of services and shall enter adjudication accordingly. Your failure to appear after lawful notice will be deemed as your default and waiver to be present at said hearing.

UPON ENTRY OF SAID ADJUDICATION, A DISPOSITIONAL HEARING will be held in which the Court will consider (1) Alternatives for the care, treatment, or rehabilitation for the child; (2) The necessity, nature, and extent of your participation in the program of care, treatment, or rehabilitation for the child; and (3) Your financial responsibility for any services provided for the parent, guardian or custodian of the child including child support.

YOU MUST RESPOND by appearing in person or by an attorney within thirty (30) days after the last publication of this notice, and in the event you fail to do so, an adjudication on said petition, judgment by default may be entered against you, or the court may proceed in your absence, without further notice.

Michelle Shelton

Clerk

Emily Anderson, 36758-22

Attorney, Indiana Department of Child Services

1050 West Community Way

Scottsburg, IN 47170

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LEGAL NOTICE

Public Notice of Surplus Property Sale

The Town of Crothersville will accept sealed bids for used utility equipment surplus to the town’s needs. Beginning May 5, 2022 the town will accept sealed bids at Crothersville Town Hall, until June 7, 2022 at 4 p.m. The bids will be opened and awarded at the June 7, 2022 Regular Meeting of the Crothersville Town Council.

The list of items to be sold:

•Wylie Road Master 300 Hotbox

•SRECO Hy-Power Sewer Flusher(1987)

•18×6 Tandem Axle Trailer w/Ramp

•12×20 Dovetail Utility Trailer w/Ramp

•1994 Ford 700 Bucket Truck

Interested parties can set a time to see any, or all, of these items by calling Crothersville Town Hall at 812-793-2311 during regular business hours.

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LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

Notice is hereby given that Jackson County, Indiana, acting by and through its Board of Commissioners, will receive sealed bids at the Office of the Auditor, Jackson County Courthouse, Brownstown, Indiana, until 4:00 p.m. on Monday May 16, 2022, for the 2022-1 Community Crossing Resurfacing Program.

At the hour of 9 a.m. local time on Tuesday May 17,2022, all bids for this work will be opened and read aloud in the Jackson County Courthouse at 111 S. Main Street, Brownstown, Indiana.

Bids shall be unit price for all work called for in the contract documents and submitted on the forms prescribed including and submitting on the forms prescribed including the State Board of Accounts Form No. 96 (Revised 2009).

The bidder must file with their sealed bid, a certified check or bid bond in the amount equal to ten (10%) percent of the total bid, payable to the Jackson County Board of Commissioners. The above check or bid bond is to ensure the execution of the contract on which such bid is made.

The contractor to whom the work is awarded will be required to furnish, before commencing work, a performance, maintenance and payment, bond in the amount equal to the bid price of the contract awarded to said contractor, and certificates of all insurance required by specifications.

The contract documents are on file for public inspection at:

Jackson County Highway Department

360 South County Road 25 East

Brownstown, Indiana 47220

A copy of the contract documents may be obtained at the County Highway Department at no charge to the contractor. Any questions should be directed to Jerry Ault, County Highway Supervisor at 812-358-2226.

The Board of Commissioners of Jackson County reserves the right to reject any and all bids and the right to waive any informality in the bidding process.

Jackson County Auditor

Mr. Roger Hurt

Jackson County 2022-1 Community Crossing Resurfacing Program

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LEGAL NOTICE

Legal Notice of Public Hearing

Notice is hereby given that the Scott County Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing at the Scott County Courthouse 1 E. McClain Avenue, Room 128, Scottsburg, IN on Wednesday, May 11, 2022, at 6:00 PM at which time all interested persons will be given the opportunity to be heard in reference to the matters set out in the “Description of Action Requested” below:

Case Number:  V-02-22

Applicant:  Wanda Aldridge

Owner:  Wanda Aldridge

Present Zoning:  A – Agriculture

Description of Action Requested: Owner requests a Variance be granted to allow an accessory structure on her property to remain located 80 feet from center line of state highway.

Description of Property Affected: 72-09-01-200-013.000-005 cka 4258 East State Road 356, Scottsburg, IN 47170

Reasons Necessitating Request: Structure located at site for several years and behind shrubbery which marks State’s right-of-way on property. It does not interfere with line-of-sight of any motorist and is located close to septic system and the established driveway which applicant wishes to use. Applicant plans to add onto the south side of cabin and make it a permanent residence.

The petition (application) and file on this matter are available for public inspection during the regular working hours of the Scott County Courthouse, 1 E. McClain Avenue, Scottsburg, IN, Suite G40 until two business days prior to the hearing date. (812-752-8445, ext. 1)

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LEGAL NOTICE

TO THE OWNERS OF THE WITHIN DESCRIBED REAL ESTATE AND ALL INTERESTED PARTIES

NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE

Sheriff Sale File number:

72-22-0013-SS

Date & Time of Sale: Tuesday,

July 05, 2022 at 2:00 pm

Sale Location:

Scott County 911 Center,

85 E Wardell Street

Judgment to be Satisfied:

$59,155.52

Cause Number: 72D01-1912-MF-038

Plaintiff: U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION

Defendant: TROY Q. RIGHTHOUSE and AMBER BARGER A/K/A AMBER D. RIGHTHOUSE, ET AL.

By virtue of a certified copy of a decree to me, directed from the Clerk of Superior/Circuit Court of Scott County Indiana, requiring me to make the sum as provided for in said DECREE, with interest and cost, I will expose at public sale to the highest bidder at the date, time and location listed above, the fee simple of the whole body of Real Estate, a certain tract or parcel of land described as follows:

Lot #522 in Maple Grove Addition to the Town of Scottsburg, Scott County, Indiana. Commonly Known as: 589 W CHERRY ST, SCOTTSBURG, IN 47170 ParcelNo. 72-05-19-410-056.000-008

Together with rents, issues, income and profits thereof, this sale will be made without relief from valuation or appraisement laws. In accordance to the requirements of IC 32-29-7-3, this Notice shall also represent service of Notice of Sale of this real estate upon the owners.

* An entire Sheriff’s Sale may be cancelled due to inclement weather or other county emergencies. If the entire Sheriff’s Sale is cancelled, each parcel will be cancelled. Each parcel will be assigned to the next available sale (normally 2 months from original sale). This will allow compliance with Indiana Code concerning posting, publication, and serving time frames. Also, new Sheriff’s Sale fees will be assessed and the parcels will be automatically re-advertised. The plaintiff will be responsible for the new fees and advertising costs.

Jerry Goodin, Sheriff

by: Amy Beverly,

Administrative Assistant

Phone: (812) 722-0865

Vienna Township

S Brent Potter,

Plaintiff’s Attorney

Attorney No. 10900-49

Doyle & Foutty, P.C.

41 E Washington Street,

Ste 400

Indianapolis, IN 46204-2456

(317) 264-5000

The Sheriff’s Department does not warrant the accuracy of the commonly known address published herein.

PLEASE SERVE:

Joseph Leon Payne

377 W. Main Street

Austin, In 47102

Occupants Of

589 W Cherry St

Scottsburg, In 47170

Amber Barger A/K/A Amber D. Righthouse

857 W Owen St

Scottsburg, In 47170

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