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LEGAL NOTICE

WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP, JACKSON COUNTY, INDIANA

CASH & INVESTMENTS COMBINED STATEMENT – 2023

Beginning Ending

Cash Fund Cash Fund

Balance 2023 2023 Balance

Funds 1/1/23 Receipts Disburs 12/31/23

General Fund $94,518.03 $26,808.28 $16,034.58 $105,291.73

Twp Asst Fund $42,472.95 $-0- $575.00 $41,897.95

Grand Total $136,990.98 $26,808.28 $16,609.58 $147,189.68


A list of Detailed Receipts and Disbursements by Vendor is available for public inspection at the County Auditor’s office.


State of Indiana

Jackson County, SS:

I, Sharon K. Reedy, Trustee of Washington Township, Jackson County, Indiana, do solemnly affirm under the penalty of perjury that the preceding report is complete, true, and correct; that the sums with which I am charged in this report are all the sums received by me, and that the various items of expenditures credited have been fully paid in the sums stated; that such payments were made without express or implied agreement that any portion thereof shall be retained by or repaid to me or to any other person. I further affirm that a complete and detailed annual report together with all accompanying vouchers showing the names of persons having been paid money by the township has been filed as required by law in the office of the County Auditor, and that copies of such annual report are in custody of the township board and the State Board of Accounts. Said report is subject to inspection by any taxpayer of the township.

Telephone (812) 528-1627 Sharon K. Reedy, Trustee

Date this report was published:2/21/2024

Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed) to before me, the Chairman of the Township Board of this township at its annual meeting, this the 12th day of February, 2024

Shawn Acton

Chairman of Township Board of Washington Township

This report was received, accepted, and approved by the Township Board of this township at its annual meeting, this 12th day of February, 2024.

Washington Township Board

Shawn Acton

William Hiday

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LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON

ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION

Notice is hereby given to the residents and taxpayers of the City of Austin, Scott County, Indiana, (the “City”) that the Common Council of the City of Austin, Indiana (“Council”) will conduct a public hearing on Tuesday, March 12, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. local time at Austin City Hall, 80 West Main Street, Austin, Indiana 47102 to consider the following additional appropriation of funds from the City’s General Fund for the year. The City has available to it as part of its budget unappropriated funds sufficient to cover the below additional appropriation, which will be expended and applied to finance the construction, installation, and/or acquisition of certain photovoltaic solar energy arrays to serve the City’s wastewater treatment plant.

TOTAL ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION = $692,000.00

Taxpayers appearing at the meeting shall have a right to be heard on the issue of the additional appropriation. The additional appropriation as finally made will be referred to the Indiana Department of Local Government Finance, which will determine whether such funds are currently available to the City within fifteen (15) days of receipt of a certified copy of the action taken.

Dated this 15th day of February, 2024.

Common Council Of The City Of Austin, Indiana

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LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING OF COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, INDIANA ON PRELIMINARY DETERMINATION TO ENTER LEASE

Notice is hereby given that the Common Council of the City of Austin, Indiana (the “Council”) will conduct a public hearing on Tuesday, March 12, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. local time at Austin City Hall, 80 West Main Street, Austin, Indiana 47102 regarding and to consider adopting a resolution making a preliminary determination for the Council to approve the entering into of a proposed lease between the Austin Building Corporation (the “Building Corporation”), a nonprofit building corporation, as lessor, and the City of Austin, Indiana (the “City”), as lessee (the “Lease”). The Lease will be entered into in connection with the financing of the construction, installation, and/or acquisition of certain photovoltaic solar energy arrays to serve the City’s wastewater treatment plant (the “Project”). The Lease will also finance all or a portion of the expenses incurred in connection with or on account of the issuance of bond anticipation notes, if issued, and bonds by the Building Corporation. The City’s lease payments under such Lease will be payable from all legally available revenues of the City.

At the public hearing, the Council will hear any objections to and support for the proposed Project and the proposed Lease from the general public.

Dated this 15th day of February, 2024.

Common Council Of The City Of Austin, Indiana

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LEGAL NOTICE

VOUCHER TO BE PRESENTED TO SCOTT COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

Court Claim to be approved 3/6/2024

Bartanen Law Office, 107.00; Culligan of Seymour, 52.00; Della Swincher, 2,150.00; Jason Mount, 123.04; Language in Motion, 422.50; M & M Office Products Inc., 40.00; Marsha Owens Howser, 50.00; Quill Corp., 378.51; The Office Shop, 8.37; The Record Exchange, 80.00; Thomson Reuters West, 1,150.60.

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LEGAL NOTICE

State of Indiana

County of Jackson

In the Jackson Superior Court 1

Case No: 36D01-2312-MI-089

In the Matter of the Name Change of

Byron DeWayne Murphy

Petitioner

NOTICE OF PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME

Byron DeWayne Murphy, a resident of Jackson County, Indiana hereby gives notice that he has filed a petition in the Jackson Superior Court 1 requesting that his name be changed from Byron DeWayne Murphy to Chase James Murphy.

Byron DeWayne Murphy

Petitioner

Dated: December 1, 2023

Piper Shoemaker

Clerk, Jackson Circuit/Superior Court

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LEGAL NOTICE

SUMMONS – SERVICE BY PUBLICATION

State Of Indiana

County Of Scott

In The Scott Superior Court

Cause No. 72D01-2401-MF-0005

LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC,

Plaintiff,

vs.

THE UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF GILBERT B. TUTTEROW JR. A/K/A GILBERT B. TUTTERROW, DECEASED and EAGLE FINANCIAL INVESTMENTS, LLC,

Defendants.

NOTICE OF SUIT

The State of Indiana to the Defendant(s) above named, and any other person who may be concerned.

You are hereby notified that you have been sued in the Court above named.

The nature of the suit against you is:

In Rem Complaint on Note and to Foreclose Mortgage on Real Estate Against the property commonly known as 5148 E Johnny Johnson Rd, Lexington, IN 47138-8845 and described as follows:

A PART OF THE NORTH HALF OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 6, TOWNSHIP 3 NORTH, RANGE 8 EAST, JOHNSON TOWNSHIP, SCOTT COUNTY, INDIANA, BEING THE PART OF LAND DESCRIBED IN MCBRIDE & STACEY DR 0301466, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT A 5/8″ REBAR AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 6, BEING THE TRUE PLACE OF BEGINNING.THENCE N 89°19’46” E, A DISTANCE OF 643.92 FEET ALONG CENTERLINE OF JOHNNY JOHNSON ROAD TO A POINT; THENCE S 00°40’14” E, A DISTANCE OF 25.00 TO A 5/8″ REBAR THE TRUE PLACE OF BEGINNING, THENCE S 00°45’00” E, A DISTANCE OF 423.10 FEET TO A 5/8″ REBAR; THENCE S 89°19’46” W, A DISTANCE OF 205.91 FEET TO A 5/8″ REBAR; THENCE N 00°45’00” W. A DISTANCE OF 423.10 FEET TO A 5/8″ REBAR; THENCE N 89°19’46” E, A DISTANCE OF 205.91 FEET TO THE TRUE PLACE OF BEGINNING.

This summons by publication is specifically directed to the following named defendant(s):

Eagle Financial Investments, LLC

This summons by publication is specifically directed to the following named defendant(s) whose whereabouts are unknown: The Unknown Heirs and Devisees of Gilbert B. Tutterow Jr. a/k/a Gilbert B. Tutterrow, Deceased

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 or response.

You must answer the Complaint in writing, by you or your attorney, within thirty (30) days after the Third Notice of Suit, and if you fail to do so a judgment by default may be entered against you for the relief demanded, by the Plaintiff.

FEIWELL & HANNOY, P.C.

By BARRY T. BARNES

Attorney No. 19657-49

Attorney for Plaintiff

BARRY T. BARNES

FEIWELL & HANNOY, P.C.

8415 Allison Pointe Blvd., Suite 400

Indianapolis, IN 46250

(317) 237-2727

NOTICE

FEIWELL & HANNOY, P.C. IS A DEBT COLLECTOR.

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LEGAL NOTICE

TO THE OWNERS OF THE WITHIN DESCRIBED REAL ESTATE AND ALL

INTERESTED PARTIES

NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE

By virtue of a certified copy of a decree to me directed from the Clerk of Superior Court of Scott County, Indiana, in Cause No. 72D01-2201-MF-000002 wherein U.S. Bank National Association not in its individual capacity but solely as Legal Title Trustee for RMTP Trust, Series 2021 BKM-TT-V was Plaintiff, and Frank Ashby and Christina Nelson, were Defendants, 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, on the 7th day of May, 2024 at the hour of 2:00 pm or as soon thereafter as is possible, at 111 1st St., Scottsburg, IN 47170, the fee simple of the whole body of Real Estate in Scott County, Indiana.

ALL THAT CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND SITUATE IN THE TOWNSHIP OF VIENNA, COUNTY OF SCOTT, STATE OF INDIANA, DESCRIBED AS BEING A PART OF THE NORTHWEST FOURTH OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 16, TOWNSHIP 2 NORTH, RANGE 7 EAST, 2ND PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, VIENNA TOWNSHIP, SCOTT COUNTY, INDIANA, AND ALSO BEING A PART OF THE LAND OF JAMES L. TERRELL AND MARILYN K. TERRELL DESCRIBED IN DEED INSTRUMENT NO. 9502087, OFFICE OF THE RECORDER, SCOTT COUNTY, INDIANA, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOW: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE NORTHWEST FOURTH OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 16, TOWNSHIP 2 NORTH, RANGE 7 EAST, 2ND PM SAID CORNER BEING MARKED BY A RAILROAD SPIKE, THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 04 MINUTES 57 SECONDS EAST (BEARINGS BASED ON THAT OF THE NORTH LINE OF SAID FOURTH IN THE WARRANTY DEED TO TERRELL AS RECORDED IN INSTRUMENT NO. 9502087, OFFICE OF THE RECORDER, SCOTT COUNTY, INDIANA, WITH THE WEST LINE OF SAID FOURTH 192.07 FEET TO A MAG NAIL AND THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING, THENCE CONTINUING SOUTH 00 DEGREES 04 MINUTES 57 SECONDS EAST WITH SAID LINE 164.78 FEET TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE LAND OF GEOTZINGER AS DESCRIBED IN DEED RECORD 84, PAGE 600, OFFICE OF THE RECORDER, SCOTT COUNTY, INDIANA, SAID CORNER BEING MARKED BY A MAG NAIL THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 33 MINUTES 25 SECONDS EAST WITH THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LAND 551.55 FEET TO A STEEL ROD, THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 20 MINUTES 28 SECONDS WEST 164.59 FEET TO A STEEL ROD, THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 32 MINUTES 10 SECONDS WEST 550.80 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING

More commonly known as:

5029 S. Double or Nothing Road

Underwood, IN 47177

Parcel No. 72-09-16-100-006.007-007

Together with rents, issues, income, and profits thereof, said sale will be made without relief from valuation or appraisement laws.

“Subject to all liens, encumbrances and easements of record not otherwise extinguished in the proceedings known as Cause 72D01-2201-MF-000002 in the Circuit court of the County of Scott, Indiana.”

Jerry Goodin

Sheriff of Scott County

Vienna Township

5029 S. Double or Nothing Road

Underwood, IN 47177

The Sheriff’s Department does not warrant the accuracy of the street addressed published herein

Plaintiff Attorney

Dennis V. Ferguson (8474-49)

Joel F. Bornkamp (27410-49)

Sottile and Barile, LLC

7530 Lucerne Drive Suite 210

Middleburg Heights, OH 44130

SERVICE DIRECTED TO:

Frank Ashby

5029 S. Double or Nothing Road

Underwood, IN 47177

Type of Service: SHERIFF

Christina Nelson

5029 S. Double or Nothing Road

Underwood, IN 47177

Type of Service: SHERIFF

Department of the Treasury- IRS

1111 Constitution Avenue

Washington, DC 20004

Type of Service: CERTIFIED

City of Scottsburg

2 E. McClain Ave

Scottsburg, IN 47170

Type of Service: CERTIFIED

Deanna Slack

1676 E. Radio Tower Rd.

Scottsburg, IN 47170

Type of Service: CERTIFIED

State of Indiana

Department of Revenue

100 N. Senate, Ste 105

Indianapolis, IN 46204

Type of Service: CERTIFIED

NOTICE

SOTTILE AND BARILE LLC IS A DEBT COLLECTOR. THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT, AND ANY INFORMATON OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.

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LEGAL NOTICE

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

NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE

By virtue of a certified copy of a decree to me directed from the Clerk of Superior Court of Scott County, Indiana, in Cause No. 72D01-2305-MF-000017 wherein NewRez LLC d/b/a Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing was Plaintiff, and Paul W. Smith was Defendant, 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, on the 7th day of May, 2024 at the hour of 2:00 pm or as soon thereafter as is possible, at 111 S 1st St., Scottsburg, IN 47170, the fee simple of the whole body of Real Estate in Scott County, Indiana.

The South Half of Lot 36 in Mann’s Addition to the Town of Austin, Indiana.

More commonly known as:

231 Mann Ave.

Austin, Indiana 47102

Parcel No. 72-03-36-130-005.000-003

Together with rents, issues, income, and profits thereof, said sale will be made without relief from valuation or appraisement laws.

“Subject to all liens, encumbrances and easements of record not otherwise extinguished in the proceedings known as

 Cause 72D01-2305-MF-000017 in the Circuit court of the County of Scott, Indiana.”

Jerry D. Goodin

Sheriff of Scott County

Jennings Township

231 Mann Ave.

Austin, Indiana 47102

The Sheriff’s Department does not warrant the accuracy of the street addressed published herein

Plaintiff Attorney

Dennis V. Ferguson (8474-49)

Joel F. Bornkamp (27410-49)

Sottile and Barile, LLC

7530 Lucerne Drive Suite 210

Middleburg Heights, OH 44130

SERVICE DIRECTED TO:

Type of Service: SHERIFF

Paul W. Smith

231 Mann Ave.

Austin, Indiana 47102

Type of Service: SHERIFF

Jennifer L. Smith

231 Mann Avenue

Austin, IN 47102

U.S. Bank National Association

2800 Tamarack Road

Owensboro, KY 42301

and

4801 Frederica Street

Owensboro, KY 42301

Type of Service: CERTIFIED

INDIANA HOUSING & COMMUNITY

DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

c/o David W. Stewart

30 South Meridian Street,

Suite 1000 Indianapolis, IN 46204

Type of Service: CERTIFIED

SERVICE FINANCE COMPANY, LLC

/ Lien Solutions

P.O. Box 29071

Glendale, CA 91209-9071

and

555 South Federal Hwy, Suite 200

Boca Raton, FL 33432

Type of Service: CERTIFIED

Village Apts. of Scottsburg 2

935 York Road, Scottsburg, Apt #16

Scottsburg, IN 47170

Type of Service: CERTIFIED

NOTICE

SOTTILE AND BARILE LLC IS A DEBT COLLECTOR. THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT, AND ANY INFORMATON OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.

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LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF UNSUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION

In the Circuit Court

of Jackson County, Indiana.

Cause No.: 36C01-2402-EU-012

Notice is hereby given that Pamela Ann Grant and Billy Dwayne Wheeler were, on the 12

th day of February, 2024, appointed Co-Personal Representatives of the Estate of Billy Wheeler, deceased, who died on the 30th day of January, 2024, and authorized to administer such 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 Brownstown, Indiana, this 12th day of February, 2024.

Piper J. Shoemaker

Clerk Of The Circuit Court

For Jackson County, Indiana

Attorney for Estate

Travis J. Thompson, #22549-49

FARROW & THOMPSON, P.C.

113 East Second Street

P. O. Box 644

Seymour, Indiana 47274

Telephone: (812) 522-6949

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LEGAL NOTICE

State Of Indiana

County Of Scott

In The Scott Superior Court

Cause No:

72D01-2401-JC-000009

72D01-2401-JC-000010

In the matter of:

LH – DOB 9/17/2019

KH – DOB 2/22/2022

Children Alleged To Be Children In Need Of Services

and

Joseph Holder (Biological Father)

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

TO: Joseph Holder Whereabouts unknown

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to the above noted parent whose whereabouts are unknown, that the Indiana Department of Child Services has filed its Verified Petition Alleging the children 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) Initial Hearing on 4/2/2024 at 11:15 AM.

At said hearing, the Court will consider the Petition and evidence thereon and will render its decision as to whether the above named minor children are children 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 children; (2) The necessity, nature, and extent of your participation in the program of care, treatment, or rehabilitation for the children; and (3) Your financial responsibility for any services provided for the parent, guardian or custodian of the children 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

Scott County Courts

Emily Perkins, 36758-22

Attorney, Indiana Department of Child Services

1050 West Community Way

Scottsburg, IN 47170

Office: 812-752-2503

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LEGAL NOTICE

State Of Indiana

County Of Scott

In The Scott Superior Court

Cause Number: 72D01-2401-JC-000012

In the matter of:

EW – DOB 3/2/2010

A Child Alleged To Be A Child In Need Of Services

and

Dewayne Warren (Father)

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

TO: Dewayne Warren Whereabouts unknown

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to the above noted parent whose whereabouts are 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) Initial Hearing on 4/2/2024 at 11:00 AM.

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

Scott County Courts

Emily Perkins, 36758-22

Attorney, Indiana Department of Child Services

1050 West Community Way

Scottsburg, IN 47170

Office: 812-752-2503

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