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Legal Advertisement STATE OF INDIANA COUNTY OF BARTHOLOMEW SS: IN THE BARTHOLOMEW CIRCUIT COURT CAUSE NUMBER: 03C01-2511-JT-006751 IN THE MATTER OF THE TERMINATION OF THE PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIP: BF - DOB 1/24/2025 AND DARBY GENE DOWDEN (ALLEGED FATHER) HALEY FIELDS (BIOLOGICAL MOTHER) AND ANY UNKNOWN ALLEGED FATHERS SUMMONS FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION &NOTICE OF TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS HEARING TO: Any Unknown Alleged Father NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to Any Unknown Alleged Fathers, whose whereabouts are unknown, that the Indiana Department of Child Services has filed a Petition for Involuntary Termination of your Parental Rights, and that an adjudication hearing has been scheduled with the Court. YOU ARE HEREBY COMMANDED to appear before the Judge of the Bartholomew Circuit Court, 234 Washington Street, Columbus, IN 47201 - 812-379-1605 for a(n) Hearing on Publication on 5/12/2026 at 10:00 AM and to answer the Petition for Termination of your Parental Rights of said child. You are further notified that if the allegations in said petition are true, and/or if you fail to appear at the hearing, the Juvenile Court may terminate your parent-child relationship; and if the Court terminates your parent-child relationship you will lose all parental rights, powers, privileges, immunities, duties and obligations including any rights to custody, control, visitation, or support in said child; and if the Court terminates your parent-child relationship, it will be permanently terminated, and thereafter you may not contest an adoption or other placement of said child. You are entitled to representation by an attorney, provided by the State if applicable, throughout these proceedings to terminate the parent-child relationship. If you have been appointed an attorney in the Child in Need of Services action involving the above-named child(ren), that attorney may not be automatically appointed to represent you in these proceedings. You must appear at the hearing currently scheduled in this matter and request that the Court appoint an attorney to represent you in these proceedings to terminate the parent-child relationship. 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, adjudication on said petition and termination of your parental rights may be entered against you, in your absence, without further notice. Shari J. Lentz Clerk Robert Reel, 21244-49 Attorney, Indiana Department of Child Services 60157436 hspaxlp R: 2/11, 2/18, 2/25/2026

Legal Advertisement STATE OF INDIANA COUNTY OF BARTHOLOMEW SS: IN THE BARTHOLOMEW CIRCUIT COURT CAUSE NUMBER: 03C01-2512-JC-007161 03C01-2512-JC-007162 IN THE MATTER OF: ALN - DOB 4/12/2023 RLB - DOB 9/3/2024 CHILDREN ALLEGED TO BE CHILDREN IN NEED OF SERVICES AND LUIS E. BRISENO (FATHER) SUMMONS FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION &NOTICE OF CHILDREN IN NEED OF SERVICES HEARING. TO: Luis E Briseno 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 Bartholomew Circuit Court, 234 Washington Street, Columbus, IN 47201 - 812-379-1605 for a(n) hearing on 31st day of March, 2026 at 2:00 p.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 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. Shari J. Lentz Clerk Hallie Roots, 37345-30 Attorney, Indiana Department of Child Services 60157437 hspaxlp R: 2/11, 2/18, 2/25/2026

Legal Advertisement STATE OF INDIANA COUNTY OF BARTHOLOMEW BARTHOLOMEW .SUPERIOR COURT 1 CAUSE NO. 03D01-2601-MI-000650 IN RE THE NAME CHANGE OF EMMA GAIL SIMMS NOTICE OF PUBLICATION Notice is hereby given that Emma Gail Simms has filed a petition for Change of Name in the Bartholomew Superior Court 1, Cause No. 03D01-2601-MI-000650 requesting that her name be changed from Emma Gail Simms to Rio Emma Schroeder. Said Petition was filed on January 29, 2026, and a hearing on the Petition is scheduled for March 19, 2026, at 11:00 a.m., in the Bartholomew Superior Court No. 1, located at 234 Washington Street, Columbus, Indiana 47201. This notice shall be published once each week for three (3) weeks pursuant to Indiana law. Shari J. Lentz Clerk of Bartholomew County Courts Ausin A. Whitted 60157227 hspaxlp R: 2/4, 2/11, 2/18/2026

Legal Advertisement PUBLIC NOTICE FOR FIRST PUBLIC HEARING On or about June 7, 2026, the Town of Hartsville intends to apply to the Indiana Office of Community Rural Affairs for a grant from the State Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Wastewater program. This program is funded by Title I of the federal Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended. These funds are to be used for a community development project that will include the following activities: storm water improvements. The total amount of CDBG funds to be requested is $750,000. The amount of CDBG funds proposed to be used for activities that will benefit low- and moderate-income persons is $397,500. The Applicant also proposes to expend an estimated $549,000 in non-CDBG funds on the project. These non-CDBG funds will be derived from $549,000 in loan funds. The Town of Hartsville will hold a public hearing on March 2, 2026, at 6:00 pm, in Town Hall, 120 W Jefferson Street, Hartsville, IN 47244 to provide interested parties an opportunity to express their views on the proposed federally funded CDBG project. Persons with disabilities or non-English speaking persons who wish to attend the public hearing and need assistance should contact Kleinpeter Consulting Group, LLC at P.O. Box 37, Whiteland, IN 46184 or 812-525-7080 not later than February 26, 2026. Every effort will be made to make reasonable accommodations for these persons. Information related to this project will be available for review prior to the public hearing as of February 26, 2026, at the Town Hall located at 120 W Jefferson Street, Hartsville, IN 47244. Interested citizens are invited to provide comments regarding these issues either at the public hearing or by prior written statement. Written comments should be submitted to Kleinpeter Consulting Group, LLC at P.O. Box 37, Whiteland, IN 46184 no later than February 28, 2026, in order to ensure placement of such comments in the official record of the public hearing proceedings. A plan to minimize displacement and provide assistance to those displaced has been prepared by the town and is also available to the public. This project will not result in the displacement of any persons or businesses. For additional information concerning the proposed project, please contact Mike Kleinpeter at 812-525-7080 during normal business hours Monday through Friday 9am - 4pm or write to Kleinpeter Consulting Group, LLC, P.O. Box 37, Whiteland, IN 46184. 60157617 hspaxlp (R) 02-18-2026

Legal Advertisement NOTICE TO GENERAL CONTRACTORS PROJECT VALUED BY THE STATE ARMORY BOARD, OVER $150,000 Notice is hereby given that sealed bids for the COLUMBUS PARKING LOT MODERNIZATION at 2160 Arnold Street, Columbus, IN 47203 for the Indiana Army National Guard will be received via email to Elysia Justice, Deputy State Contract Officer at contractingpublicbid@ago.in.gov until 10:00 o’clock AM (Eastern Daylight Savings Time) on Wednesday, March 18, 2026. All bids will be read aloud, via conference call 1-317-552-1674 Conference ID: 437 442 862# at 11:00 o’clock AM (EDT). Any bid received after the designated time, for any reason, will not be read. Proposals shall be submitted on the proper bid form and delivered via email to include the name and address of the bidder, all as described in the Instruction to Bidders, which accompanies the specification. A Bid Bond made payable to the Adjutant General’s Office, State of Indiana, must be enclosed with the bid. Said bond shall be in the minimum amount of five (5%) percent of the maximum bid including all additive alternate bids. All bidders must be Certified Contractors, hold a Valid Certificate of Qualification 1611.02 from the Certificate Board, Room 467, Indiana Government Center, 402 West Washington Street, Indianapolis, Indiana, at the time of bid opening. Certification with the Department of Transportation does not meet the above-mentioned requirement for pre-qualification. The bidder must be qualified in the classification of the prime contract. The contract for this work shall be awarded or rejected within sixty (60) calendar days from the date of opening bids. Funds are presently available for this acquisition. The State Armory Board reserves the right to reject any and all bids. Note: Contracts resulting from this solicitation will be required to conform to I.C. 4-13-18 (Contractor’s Employee Drug Testing). Note: In accordance with I.C. 4-13-16.5-2, the following goals are established for this construction: MBE 7%, WBE 5% and IVBE 3%. Contractors interested in bidding and/or reviewing this project may obtain complete Contract Documents, in either printed or electronic form, by registering as a plan holder and placing online orders at Repro Graphix, Inc., 437 N Illinois St, Indianapolis, IN 46204. Printed copies are available on order, contractors to verify cost with the plan room. Electronic files may be downloaded at https://eplanroom. reprographix.com/. Contractor to verify cost with the plan room. The Architect/Engineer for this project is, American Structurepoint, Inc., 9025 River Road, Suite 200, Indianapolis IN, https://www.structurepoint.com/. Contact information for RFIs and/or product substitution requests: Paul O’Donog- hue, podonoghue@ structurepoint.com. All RFIs and/or product substitution requests must be submitted in writing no later than 4 March 2026. A Pre-Bid Meeting for this project will be held at Columbus Readiness Center at 2160 Arnold Street, Columbus, IN 47203 at 10:00 AM (Eastern Daylight Savings Time) on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, for all interested bidders. Information on this page can also be found through Access Indiana @ http://www.in.gov/ sab/, State Armory Board Indiana NNational Guard bid posting at agency. Dated this 2nd day of February, 2026 STATE ARMORY BOARD, acting by and through The Adjutant General, Lawrence K. Muennich Brigadier General, INARNG 60157586 hspaxlp R: 2/18, 2/25/2026

02/18/2026 Public Notice

Legal Advertisement Notice The Annual Report of the CLARENCE E. &INEZ R. CUSTER FOUNDATION, a private foundation, for calendar year 2025 is available at the offices of the law firm of SHARPNACK BIGLEY, 330 Franklin Street, Columbus, Indiana, for inspection during regular business hours by any citizen who requests it within 180 days after the date of this publication. SETH KEELE, TREASURER CLARENCE E. &INEZ R CUSTER FOUNDATION 330 Franklin Street Columbus, Indiana 47201 60157581 hspaxlp R: 2/18/2026

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Legal Advertisement CAUSE NO. 03D01-2601-EU-000649 NOTICE OF UNSUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION In the Bartholomew Superior Court 1, Indiana. Notice is hereby given that Becky L. Meyer was on January 30, 2026, appointed personal representative of the estate of Patricia E. Lucas, deceased, who died on October 4, 2025. 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 Columbus, Indiana: 2/4/2026 Shari J. Lentz Clerk of the Bartholomew Superior Court 1 Blake C. Reed (#28026-49) Attorney at Law VOELZ, REED, &MOUNT, LLC 2751 Brentwood Drive Columbus, IN 47203 Telephone:(812) 372-1303 60157493 hspaxlp R:2/14, 2/21/2026

Legal Advertisement Cause Number 03C01-2602-EU-000883 NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION In the Circuit Court, Bartholomew County, Indiana. Notice is hereby given that Karen Kay Carman was on the 10th day of February, 2026, appointed Personal Representative of the Estate of Nancy Kay Wells, deceased, who died on February 5, 2026. 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 Columbus, Indiana, this 11th day of February, 2026. Shari J. Lentz BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY CLERK STANLEY A. GAMSO Attorney at Law 431 Washington Street, P.O. Box 764 Columbus, Indiana 47202-0764 8l2-379-233l 60157565 hspaxlp R: 2/14, 2/21/2026