Public Notices

Legal Advertisement NOTICE TO BIDDERS The Bartholomew County Commissioners will receive sealed bids until the hour of 10:00 a.m. E. S. T. on December 1, 2025 in the Commissioners’ Office, Governmental Office Building, 440 Third Street, Columbus, Indiana, to purchase the following: 1. Crushed Stone, as per specifications. 2. Sand and Gravel, as per specifications. 3. Corrugated aluminum or galvanized steel aluminized, or polymer coated steel culvert pipe in round or arch shall conform to AASI-ITO-M-196 and current Indiana Department of Transportation specifications. Bids shall be submitted on forms prescribed by the Bartholomew County Commissioners, which may be obtained, from the Commissioners’ Office. Each bid item shall be marked to correspond with this legal notice and shall be submitted separately. Each bid shall be accompanied by a surety bond or certified check in a sum equal to ten percent (10%) of the total bid; and non-collusion specifications, which are now on file in the Commissioners’ office and are made a part thereof by reference thereto. The Board of County Commissioners reserves the right to reject any and all bids, or any part of said bid. By order of the Bartholomew County Board of Commissioners, Columbus, Indiana, this 10th day of November 2025. BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Carl H. Lienhoop, Chairman Tony London, Member Larry S. Kleinhenz, Member Attest: Pia O’Connor County Auditor Advertise: The Republic November 12, 2025 November 19, 2025 County Governmental Office Building is Wheelchair Accessible Please call 379-1510 for additional accommodations by November 28, 2025 THE BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY GOVERNMENT DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEX, RELIGION, AGE AND DISABILITY STATUS IN EMPLOYMENT OR THE PROVISION OF SERVICES. 60154996 hspaxlp R: 11/12, 11/19/2025

Legal Advertisement NOTICE TO BIDDERS Advertised on 11/19/25 and 11/26/25 Notice is hereby given that Bartholomew County, Indiana, acting by and through its Board of Commissioners, will receive sealed bids, on Monday, December 8, 2025 until 10:00 a.m. local time at the Office of the County Commissioners, in the Government Office Building at 440 Third Street, Columbus, Indiana, for the 2026 Roadside Mowing Program The bids shall be in lump sum prices for all the work called for in the bid documents and submitted on the Proposal Form along with Form 96 prescribed by the State Board of Accounts. Each sealed bid is to be accompanied by a certified check or bid bond in an amount equal to ten percent (10%) of the total bid made payable to the Bartholomew County Treasurer. The above check or bond is to insure the execution of the contract on which such bids are made. The bid documents may be obtained at Bartholomew County Highway Department. If you have any questions, please contact the County Highway Dept. at 812-379-1660. The Board of Commissioners of Bartholomew County reserves the right to reject all bids, and the right to waive any informality in the bidding process. 60155171 hspaxlp R: 11/19, 11/26/2025

Legal Advertisement NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION CAUSE NO. 03D02-2509-EU-005480 In the Circuit Court of Bartholomew County, Indiana. Pursuant to I.C. 29-1-7-7, notice is hereby given that Janel Sanders was on the 7th day of November, 2025, appointed Personal Representative of the Estate of William Douglas Sanders, deceased, who died intestate on June 30, 2025. All persons having 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 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 12th day of November 2025. Shari Lentz, Clerk of the Circuit Court of Bartholomew County, Indiana Attorney for Estate: Susan D. Bevers Lorenzo Bevers Braman &Connell, LLP 218 West Second Street Seymour, IN 47274 Phone: (812) 524-9000 60155090 hspaxlp R: 11/19, 11/26/2025

Legal Advertisement NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION CAUSE NO. 03C01-2511-EU-006517 In the Circuit Court of Bartholomew County, Indiana. Pursuant to I.C. 29-1-7-7, notice is hereby given that Terry Schlehuser and Deena Stoner were on the 17th day of November, 2025, appointed Co-Personal Representatives of the Estate of Leon Schlehuser, deceased, who died testate on October 28, 2025. All persons having 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 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 17th day of November 2025. Shari Lentz, Clerk of the Circuit Court of Bartholomew County, Indiana Attorney for Estate: Susan D. Bevers Lorenzo Bevers Braman &Connell, LLP 218 West Second Street Seymour, IN 47274 Phone: (812) 524-9000 60155173 hspaxlp R: 1/19, 11/26/2025

Legal Advertisement NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION STATE OF INDIANA COUNTY OF BARTHOLOMEW SS: IN THE BARTHOLOMEW SUPERIOR COURT CASE NO. 03D02-2511-EU-6355 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF KEVIN R. BATMAN, DECEASED In the Superior Court 2 of Bartholomew County, Indiana. Notice is hereby given that Keri C. Maier, on November 6, 2025, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Kevin R. Batman, deceased, who died on September 21, 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, 11/10/2025 Shari J. Lentz CLERK OF THE SUPERIOR COURT 2 BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY, INDIANA Attorney: Jason H. Guthrie Thomasson, Guthrie, Schuh-Ogle &Happel, P.C. 50 Washington Street, Suite 3A P. O. Box 2086 Columbus, IN 47202-2086 Telephone:(812) 372-5785 60155000 hspaxlp R: 11/12, 11/19/2025

Legal Advertisement IN THE BARTHOLOMEW SUPERIOR COURT NO. 1 STATE OF INDIANA CAUSE NO. 03D01-2511-EU-006328 IN THE MATTER OF THE UNSUPERVISED ESTATE OF JOANN C. MEEK, DECEASED NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION Notice is hereby given that on the 4th of November, 2025, Matthew P. Meek was appointed personal representative of the estate of JoAnn C. Meek, deceased, who died on the 19th day of October, 2025. All persons having 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 on 11/7/2025 Shari J. Lentz Clerk, Bartholomew County Jeffrey C. Rocker Attorney #19541-64 BECK ROCKER, LLC 432 Washington Street Columbus, IN 47201 Telephone:(812) 372-8858 Email: jrocker@beckrocker.com 60154936 hspaxlp R: 11/12, 11/19/2025

Legal Advertisement STATE OF INDIANA IN THE BARTHOLOMEW CIRCUIT COURT SS: COUNTY OF BARTHOLOMEW CAUSE NO. 03C01-2510-MI-006149 IN RE THE NAME CHANGE OF: RONI ILENE EDWARDS NOTICE OF PETITION FOR NAME CHANGE Roni Ilene Edwards of Columbus, Bartholomew County, Indiana, hereby gives notice that she wishes to change her name to Roni Ilene Erdmann, and filed a petition on October 27, 2025, to that effect in the Bartholomew Circuit Court, Columbus, Indiana. Said Petition is set for hearing on January 28, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. 60154672 hspaxlp R: 11/5, 11/12 &11/19/2025

Legal Advertisement MDK # 25-023745 STATE OF INDIANA IN THE BARTHOLOMEW SUPERIOR COURT #1 SS: COUNTY OF BARTHOLOMEW CAUSE NO. 03D01-2510-MF-005670 Brighthouse Life Insurance Company Plaintiff, vs. Patricia L. McClendon, et al. Defendants. NOTICE OF SUIT SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION TO: Patricia L. McClendon: BE IT KNOWN, that Brighthouse Life Insurance Company, the above-named Plaintiff, by its attorney, Nicholas M. Smith, has filed in the office of the Clerk of the Bartholomew Superior Court #1 its Complaint against Defendant Patricia L. McClendon, and the said Plaintiff having also filed in said Clerk’s office the affidavit of a competent person showing that the residence and whereabouts of the Defendant, Patricia L. McClendon, upon diligent inquiry is unknown, and that said cause of action is for default on the promissory note and to foreclose a mortgage on the following described real estate in Bartholomew County, State of Indiana, to wit: Lot Numbered Two Hundred Twenty-eight (228) in Fairlawn, Section Six, as recorded in Plat Book “F”, page 74, in the Office of the Recorder of Bartholomew County, Indiana. commonly known as 4120 Fairlawn Drive, Columbus, IN 47203. NOW, THEREFORE, said Defendant is hereby notified of the filing and pendency of said Complaint against them and that unless they appear and answer or otherwise defend thereto within thirty (30) days after the last notice of this action is published, judgment by default may be entered against said Defendant for the relief demanded in the Complaint. Dated Clerk, Bartholomew Superior Court #1 Nicholas M. Smith (31800-15) Stephanie A. Reinhart (25071-06) J. Dustin Smith (29493-06) Chris Wiley (26936-10) Attorneys for Plaintiff MDK LEGAL P.O. Box 165028 Columbus OH 43216-5028 Telephone: 614-220-5611 Facsimile: 614-220-5613 Email: sef-NMSmith@mdklegal.com 60154648 hspaxlp (R) 11-05-12-19-2025

Legal Advertisement STATE OF INDIANA IN THE BARTHOLOMEW CIRCUIT COURT SS: COUNTY OF BARTHOLOMEW CAUSE NO. 03C01-2511-EU-006346 IN THE MATTER OF THE UNSUPERVISED ESTATE OF DALE G. PATTERSON, DECEASED NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION In Circuit Court of Bartholomew County, Indiana. Notice is hereby given that on the 10th day of November 2025, Dane A. Patterson was appointed Personal Representative of the Estate of Dale G. Patterson, deceased, who died on the 19th day of October 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, this 11/12/2025. Shari Lentz, Clerk BARTHOLOMEW CIRCUIT COURT Peter Campbell King Peter King Law, PSC 522 Franklin Street P.O. Box 310 Columbus, IN 47202-0310 Phone: 812-376-0014 Email: pete@peterkinglaw.com 60155076 hspaxlp R: 11/15, 11/22/2025

Legal Advertisement CAUSE NO. 03D02-2510-EU-006191 NOTICE OF UNSUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION In the Bartholomew Superior Court 2, Indiana. Notice is hereby given that Tammy L. Wilson was on October 30, 2025, appointed personal representative of the estate of Charles H. Lowe, deceased, who died on October 8, 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: 10/31/2025 Shari J. Lentz Clerk of the Bartholomew Superior Court 2 Lora R. Mount (#29715-03) Attorney at Law VOELZ, REED, &MOUNT, LLC 2751 Brentwood Drive Columbus, IN 47203 Telephone (812) 372-1303 60154885 hspaxlp R: 11/8, 11/15/2025