LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Board of School Trustees of the Scott County School District 2 will hold a public hearing at its public meeting on May 12, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. in the Board Room at 375 E. McClain Ave., Scottsburg, IN 47170, for the purpose of discussing and receiving public input on a proposed Superintendent contract for Kyle Neukam. This notice will be posted on the School Corporation’s website.
Summary of Proposed Contract
•Contract Term: July 1, 2025 and concluding on June 30, 2028. The term is automatically extended one (1) school year on July 1, 2027, and then each successive July 1 thereafter, unless a party gives the other written notice on or before the preceding June 30 that the party does not agree to the automatic extension.
•Contracted Days: 260 days each contract year
•Base Salary: $153,400
•Duties: The Superintendent’s duties are established in a job description.
•Personal Days: 3 days each contract year
•Sick Leave Days: 10 days each contract year
•Vacation Days: 20 days each contract year
•Holidays: The same paid holidays as are provided to other full-time administrators employed by the District.
•Other Paid and Unpaid Leave: The Superintendent receives any paid or unpaid leave benefits as are required by law and/or that are provided to other full-time administrators employed by the District.
•Health, Vision and Dental Insurance – The Superintendent may participate in the School Corporation’s health insurance plan under the same terms and conditions as other full-time administrators employed by the District. The total current annual premium cost to the School Corporation for this benefit is up to $18,249.84. The Superintendent may participate in the School Corporation’s vision and dental insurance plans at his own cost.
•Term Life Insurance: The Board pays all of the premium of a term life policy (except $1.00) with a minimum face value of 150,000. The total current monthly premium cost to the School Corporation for this plan is $9.50.
•Long Term Disability and AD&D: The Board pays all of the premium (except $1.00) for the Superintendent’s long term disability and AD&D plans. The total current monthly premium costs to the School Corporation for both plans combined is $101.83.
•Mileage: The Superintendent is reimbursed for business travel on the same terms as are provided to other full-time administrators employed by the District.
•Business and Professional Expenses: Paid by the Board if pre-approved by the Board.
•Annuity: The Board annually contributes 7% of the Superintendent’s annual salary to an annuity. The annual cost to the School Corporation is $10,738.
•Teachers Retirement Fund: The Board pays the employee’s share of TRF. The annual cost to the School Corporation is $4,602.
•Termination: The contract may be cancelled or non-renewed in accordance with Indiana law.
•Indemnification: The Board indemnifies the Superintendent for actions taken within the scope of employment.
•Other Benefits: The Superintendent will receive any other benefits provided to other administrative employees and teachers to the extent such benefits do not conflict with the Superintendent’s contract.
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LEGAL NOTICE
Notice of Availability of ADA Self Evaluation and Transition Plan
Notice is hereby given that Scott County is conducting a self-evaluation of County owned facilities for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Title II of the ADA requires that each of the County’s services, programs, and activities be readily accessible and usable by individuals with disabilities.
Copies of the Draft Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan will be available for public review at the following locations during normal business hours between April 24, 2025 and May 8, 2025.
Location #1 – Scott County Auditor’s Office – 1 East McClain Avenue, Courthouse, Suite 130, Scottsburg, IN 47170
Location #2 – Online at https://www.scottcounty.in.gov/292/ADA-Title-VI
Public comments (and suggestions) regarding the Draft Plan may be dropped off in writing or mailed to Jennifer Hamelman, ADA Coordinator (1 East McClain Avenue, Courthouse, Suite 130, Scottsburg, IN 47170) during normal business hours (8:30 am to 4:30 pm local time) or provided via email (jennifer.hamelman@scottcounty.in.gov). Comments will be accepted until 4:30 pm local time on May 8, 2025.
Scott County complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Upon request, the County will provide written materials in appropriate alternative formats, in accordance with the Scott County Notice Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, to enable individuals with disabilities to participate in public input. Requests including your name, mailing address, phone number, and brief description of the requested accommodation may be submitted at least three (3) business days prior to the close of the comment period, to Jennifer Hamelman, ADA Coordinator, at 812-752-8408.
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LEGAL NOTICE
CITY OF SCOTTSBURG, INDIANA
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Notice is hereby given, pursuant to Indiana Code § 5-23-5-9, that the Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of Scottsburg, Indiana (the “Board”) will hold a public hearing to consider and take final action on the proposed award of a public-private agreement (the “Agreement”) for the design, construction, and transfer of improvements associated with the partial remodel and renovation of the Mid-America Science Park, in accordance with Indiana’s Public-Private Agreements Act (Indiana Code § 5-23 et seq.).
Date and Time of Hearing: Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at 1:30 PM
Location: Scottsburg City Hall, 2 East McClain Avenue, Scottsburg, Indiana 47170
The Board will consider the selection of The Hagerman Group, Inc. as the contractor for the Project under the proposed public-private agreement. The Agreement outlines the construction scope, timeline, financial structure, and terms for transfer of the completed improvements to the City. A copy of the proposed Agreement and supporting documentation is available for public inspection at the office of the Clerk-Treasurer at Scottsburg City Hall during regular business hours.
Questions may be directed to the City of Scottsburg at (812) 752-4343.
All interested persons are invited to attend and will be given an opportunity to be heard.
Dated April 30, 2025.
CITY OF SCOTTSBURG, INDIANA
By its Board of Public Works and Safety
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LEGAL NOTICE
SCOTTSBURG ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Scottsburg (“City”) Economic Development Commission (“Commission”) will hold a public hearing (“Hearing”) at 3:30 p.m. on May 12, 2025, at the Scottsburg City Hall, Council Chambers, 2 East McClain Avenue, Scottsburg, Indiana, regarding: (i) a proposed financing of the construction and development of certain public infrastructure improvements, including, but not limited to, new roadways, sidewalks, water mains, sanitary sewer mains, stormwater system, street lights, and other infrastructure improvements (collectively, the “Maple Run Improvements”), to support the construction of a single-family residential development, consisting of approximately 75 units in the first phase (the “Development” and, together with the Maple Run Improvements, collectively, the “Project”), in or physically connected to a new housing TIF area located in the southeast quadrant of Scottsburg, generally bounded by Lover’s Lane, and South Main Street, known as the Maple Run Subdivision (“Housing TIF Area”); (ii) the issuance of its Taxable Economic Development Revenue Bonds, Series 202__ (Maple Run Project) (to be completed with the year in which issued and series designation, if any) (“Bonds”), in one or more series, in the aggregate principal amount not to exceed Three Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($3,500,000) to finance the Maple Run Improvements; and (iii) to consider whether this financing will have an adverse competitive effect on any similar facilities already constructed or operating in the City.
The Bonds will be issued by the City pursuant to I.C. 36-7-11.9, 36-7-12, 36-7-14 and 36-7-25, and an ordinance to be adopted by the Common Council of the City (“Ordinance”). The Bonds will not be payable in any manner by general taxation but will be payable solely from TIF Revenues (as defined in the Ordinance) and Bond proceeds; provided, however, that the Redevelopment Commission will enter into a taxpayer agreement executed by and among the Redevelopment Commission, the City, and the Company (“Taxpayer Agreement”), (each as defined in the Trust Indenture) and as otherwise provided in the Financing and Covenant Agreement, the Trust Indenture, and the Ordinance related to the Bonds.
Proceeds of the Bonds will be used for the construction of the Maple Run Improvements to be located in the Housing TIF Area in the City of Scottsburg, Indiana.
The public hearing is being held pursuant to I.C. 36-7-12-24. The public is invited to attend and comment on any of the matters herein noted. Written comments may also be submitted to the Commission until May 9, 2025 at 4:00 p.m., by delivering such comments to the office of the Clerk- Treasurer at the City Hall, 2 East McClain Avenue, Scottsburg Indiana.
Dated: April 24, 2025.
SCOTTSBURG ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
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LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING & MEETING
SCOTTSBURG REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
Notice is hereby given that the Scottsburg Redevelopment Commission (the “Commission”) pursuant to Indiana Code § 36-7-14 et seq., will hold a public hearing to receive public comment and consider the adoption of a Confirmatory Resolution establishing a Residential Housing Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Allocation Area within the City of Scottsburg, Indiana.
Date: May 14, 2025
Time: 8:30AM
Location: City Hall located at 2 E. McClain Ave., Scottsburg, IN 47170
The proposed Housing TIF Allocation Area is being established to promote residential development, improve housing options, and support infrastructure investment within the designated area. The boundaries of the proposed allocation area is preliminarily proposed to be located in the vicinity of the southeastern quadrant of Scottsburg, generally bounded by Lovers Lane, and South Main Street Supporting documentation, including the proposed resolution, maps, and the Amended Economic Development Plan, are available for public inspection at the office of the Clerk-Treasurer of the City of Scottsburg during regular business hours at City Hall.
At the public hearing, the Commission will hear all persons interested in the proceedings and will consider written and verbal comments before taking final action on the Confirmatory Resolution. Following the public hearing, the Commission may adopt the Confirmatory Resolution, thereby formally establishing the Housing TIF Allocation Area.
Interested persons are encouraged to attend and participate.
Dated April 30, 2025.
Scottsburg Redevelopment Commission
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LEGAL NOTICE
State Of Indiana
In The Scott Superior Court
County Of Scott
Cause No. 72D01-2504-MI-0014
In The Matter Of The Change Of Name Of Michael Kilpatrick
ORDER AND NOTICE OF HEARING ON
PETITION FOR NAME CHANGE
To: All Interested Persons
Notice is hereby given that the Petitioner, Michael Kilpatrick, has filed his Verified Petition for Change of Name of Michael Kilpatrick on April 8th, 2025, in the Scott Superior Court. This Petition requests that the name of Michael Kilpatrick be changed to Michael Irving. The hearing on said Petition will be held in the Scott Superior Court on 6/23/2025 at 11:00 a.m. You or any other interested person may respond to the Petition by filing a written response before said hearing date or you or any other interested person may appear at said hearing to state your objections, if any, to the Petition.
If you fail to respond or file written objections, the Court may grant the relief requested in the Petition.
SO ORDERED April 8, 2025.
Marsha Owens Howser
Judge, Scott Superior Court
Tinisha L. Bowles-Densford
#32520-72
HOUSTON, THOMPSON and LEWIS, PC
59 East Wardell Street
Scottsburg, IN 47170
Telephone: 812/752-5920
FAX: 812/752-6989
e-mail: tdensford@htllawyers.com
Attorney for Petitioner
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LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF UNSUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION
In the Circuit Court of Jackson County, Indiana.
Cause No. 36C01-2504-EU-000025
Notice is hereby given that Camille Welliver was, on the 10th day of April, 2025, appointed Personal Representative of the Estate of Joseph Dean Welliver deceased, who died on the 26th day of October, 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 10th day of April, 2025.
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
CASE NO: 36C01-2504-EU-023
NOTICE OF UNSUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION
In the Circuit Court of Jackson County, Indiana
Pursuant to I.C. 29-1-7-7, notice is given that Michael L. Greene, was on the 10th day of April, 2025 appointed Personal Representative of the unsupervised Estate of Linda L. Greene, deceased, who died on the 26th day of February, 2025, and authorized to administer this 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 10th day of April, 2025.
Piper Shoemaker
Clerk,
Jackson Circuit Court
Greg S. Morin #30045-49
Montgomery, Elsner & Pardieck, LLP
308 West Second St.
PO Box 647
Seymour, IN 47274
(812) 522-4109
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LEGAL NOTICE
State of Indiana
County of Scott
In the Scott Superior Court
Case No: 72D01-2504-MI-015
In the Matter of the Name Change of
Dustin Lynn Dean
Petitioner
NOTICE OF PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME
Dustin Lynn Dean, a resident of Scott County, Indiana hereby gives notice that he has filed a petition in the Scott Superior Court requesting that his name be changed from Dustin Lynn Dean to Dustin Lynn Gilley.
Dustin Lynn Dean
Petitioner
Dated: Apr. 11, 2025
Michelle Shelton
Clerk, Scott Circuit/Superior Court
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LEGAL NOTICE
State of Indiana
County of Washington
In the Washington Circuit Court
Cause No: 88C01-2503-JC-0034
In The Matter Of:
MM – DOB 12/24/2013
A Child Alleged To Be A Child In Need Of Services
and
Zachary McCarty (Biological Father)
Lorinda Schneider (Legal Guardian)
SUMMONS FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION & NOTICE OF CHILD IN NEED OF SERVICES HEARING
TO: Zachary McCarty
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 Washington Circuit Court, 801 S. Jackson St., Salem, IN 47167 – 812-883-5302 for a(n) Initial Hearing on 6/10/2025 at 1:00 PM.
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.
Dated: 4/15/2025
Stephanie K. Rockey
Clerk
Washington Circuit Court
James Van Cleave, 23176-41
Attorney,
Indiana Department of Child Services
711 Anson Street
Salem, IN 47167
FAX: 317-232-1683
Office: 812-883-4305
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LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF UNSUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION
In the Circuit Court of Jackson County, Indiana.
Cause No. 36C01-2504-EU-000029
Notice is hereby given that William B. McNeely, IV, was, on the 21st day of April, 2025, appointed Personal Representative of the Estate of Carolyn Jane Scull, deceased, who died on the 5th day of April, 2025, 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 21st day of April, 2025.
Hope Cissna,
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 Circuit Court
Case No: 72C01-2504-EU-19
In Re: The Unsupervised Estate Of
Bryan Renschler
Deceased
NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION
Notice is given that Stacey Niccum and Kelsey Hough were on April 22, 2025 appointed Co-Personal Representatives of the Estate of Bryan Renschler, deceased, who died on July 13, 2024. The Personal Representative is authorized to administer the 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: April 22, 2025
Michelle Shelton
Clerk,
Scott Circuit Court
Tinisha L. Bowles-Densford
#32520-72
Houston, Thompson & Lewis, PC
59 East Wardell St.
Scottsburg, IN 47170
812-752-5920
Fax: (812) 752-6989
email: tdensford@htllawyers.com
Attorney for Estate of Eldren Hensley
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LEGAL NOTICE
Legal Notice of Public Hearing
Notice is hereby given that the Scott County Advisory Board of Zoning will hold a Public Hearing at the Scott County Courthouse, 1 East McClain Avenue, Scottsburg, IN, on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at 6:00 P.M 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: CU-01-25
Date Filed: 03/19/2025
Applicant(s): Chris Davis
Owner(s): Chris Davis
Property Location: 7404 E SR 56, Lexington, IN 47138
Parcel No: Parcel No. 72-06-16-200-002.000-005.
Description of Action Requested: Applicant is requesting a conditional use variance for his mother to live in a garage type building on his property due to her health issues.
The petition (application) and file on this matter are available for public inspection during the regular working hours, 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on weekdays, at the Scott County Courthouse, 1 E. McClain Avenue, Scottsburg, IN in Suite G40 until two days prior to the hearing date. (Office: 812-752-8445, ext. 1)
Missy Sadler
Director
Scott County APC
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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, Suite 128, Scottsburg, IN on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, 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-01-25
Applicant: Mike Neace
Owner: Mike & Ruth Neace
Present Zoning: Agricultural
Description of Action Requested: Mike Neace requests a variance to build a carport 22 ft. from the property line
Description of Property Affected: 72-02-35-200-011-001-004, 3920 N. Whitsitt Rd., Austin, IN 47102
Reasons Necessitating Request: Applicant requests to build a carport 22 ft. from the property line. The property is zoned A-agriculture which requires 30 ft. side setback
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)
Missy Sadler
Director
Scott County BZA
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LEGAL NOTICE
State of Indiana
County of Jackson
In the Jackson Superior Court 2
Case No.: 36D02-2503-MI-24.
In the matter of Erika Yareli Pablo Pablo, a minor, by next friend Isaias Lucas Pablo.
Notice of Petition for Chang of Name
Notice is hereby given Isaias Lucas Pablo, Next Friend of minor child, self-represented, filed a Verified Petition for Change of Name on March 13, 2025 to change the name of Erika Yareli Pablo Pablo to Eric Yareli Lucas Pablo.
The Petition is scheduled for hearing in the Jackson Superior Court 2 on June 4, 2025 at 1:30 p.m., which is more than thirty days after the third notice of publication, Any person has the right to appear at thee hearing and to file written objections on or before the hearing date.
Dated: March 19, 2025
Piper Shoemaker
Clerk
Jackson Superior Court 2
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LEGAL NOTICE
State of Indiana
County of Scott
In The Superior Court
Cause No.: 72D01-2504-DN-35
In Re The Marriage Of
Curtis Marlin Gunter
Petitioner,
and
Gina Michelle McGaha
Respondent.
NOTICE BY PUBLICATION
TO: Gina Michelle McGaha
Whereabouts Unknown
To the above person named as the Respondent and any other person who may be concerned.
You are hereby notified that there has been filed in the Scott Superior Court a Verified Petition for Dissolution of Marriage by the person named as Petitioner. This notice by publication is specifically directed to the following named individual, Gina Michelle McGaha, whose whereabouts are unknown.
If you have a claim for relief against this petitioner 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 publication of this notice in which to respond to the Petition originally filed on April 21, 2025 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 21, 2025
Michelle Shelton
Clerk, Scott Superior Court
Curtis Marlin Gunter
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