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Legal Advertisement STATE OF INDIANA COUNTY OF BARTHOLOMEW SS: IN THE BARTHOLOMEW CIRCUIT COURT CAUSE NUMBER: 03C01-2509-JC-005489 IN THE MATTER OF: IO - DOB 1/3/2024 A CHILD ALLEGED TO BE A CHILD IN NEED OF SERVICES AND ALEJANDRA E OVALLE (BIOLOGICAL MOTHER) AND ANY UNKNOWN ALLEGED FATHERS SUMMONS FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION &NOTICE OF CHILD IN NEED OF SERVICES 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 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 Bartholomew Circuit Court, 234 Washington Street, Columbus, IN 47201 - 812-379-1605 for a(n) hearing on 16th day of December, 2025 at 11:30 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. Shari Lentz Clerk Robert Reel, 21244-49 Attorney, Indiana Department of Child Services 60154490 hspaxlp R:10/29, 11/5, 11/12/2025

Legal Advertisement Hope Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Project RE: REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Professional Administrative Services regarding the “Competitive Negotiation Method” of procurement of Administrative Services, including the following, as applicable: Grant Administration Environmental Review The Town of Hope Town Council is seeking proposals for the above-listed professional services. DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT: The Town of Hope received funds for a grant from the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs for an owner-occupied rehabilitation project for residents of the Town of Hope incorporated limits. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES NEEDED: The selected applicant organization will assist Town of Hope in meeting all administrative requirements related to the implementation of projects utilizing CDBG funds including, as applicable, environmental review, financial preparation, monitoring and reporting, construction bid preparation (with home inspector), civil rights compliance, other record keeping, and related administrative tracking throughout the project close-out. The selected grant administrator will also be responsible for procurement and contracting directly with the home and radon inspectors. This amount should be included in the proposal. The length of the project is estimated to be eighteen months. STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS/ PROPOSALS Each prospective bidder must submit three Statements of Qualifications/Proposals which includes the following: 1. A description of expertise, experience, and resources directly available for this proposed project. 2. A list of similar projects previously completed. 3. A list of references (preferably from the last four years.) 4. A list of professional staff members. 5. Name of the person to oversee this project. 6. Description of scope of services as per “Description of Services Needed.” and proposed fee as per “Type of Contract.” 7. A project timeline. The proposal shall also provide the following information: Name, title, address, and telephone number of individuals with authority to negotiate and bind the applicant contractually, and who also may be contacted during the period of proposal evaluation. AWARD OF CONTRACT Proposal Evaluation criteria shall include: 1. Specialized experience or technical expertise of the organization and its personnel in connection with the scope of services to be provided and the complexity of the project. (25%) 2. Past record of performance on contracts with the community and other clients, including quality of work timeliness and cost control. (25%) 3. Capacity of the organization to perform the work within time limitations, taking into consideration the current and planned workload of the firm. (10%) 4. Familiarity of the organization with the project and the type of problems applicable to the project. (20%) 5. Location of the organization. (10%) 6. Proposed price for services. (10%) ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES: Award Date Dec 2025 Notice of Envir. Conditions Jan 2025 Bid Deadline May 2026 Notice of Release of Funds /Incur Costs July 2026 Grant End Date May 2027 TYPE OF CONTRACT: The Town of Hope will execute a fixed fee, not to exceed, type contract for this project. FEDERAL REQUIREMENTS: Town of Hope, the Grantee, and the successful proposer will be required to comply with federal laws such as: 1. 24CFR Part 85.36 2. Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 3. Conflict of Interest (24 CFR Part 570) 4. Access of Records 5. Executive Order 11246 - Equal Employment Opportunity 6. Executive Order 12138 - Women Business Enterprise Policy 7. Architectural Barrier Act of 1968 8. Age Discrimination Act of 1975 9. Section 3 Clause – Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968 10. Section 504 – Rehabilitation Act of 1973 11. Retention and Custodial Require- ments (24 CFR Part 85.42) 12. Executive Order 11063 13. Affirmative Action Program/Plan 14. Davis-Bacon and Related Acts If you are interested in providing the services required, please note the Statement of Qualifications/Proposal must be received by Jason Eckart, Town Manager, Town of Hope, 404 Jackson St, Hope, IN 47246, no later than 4:00 pm local time, on Friday, November 14th, 2025. Proposals will be opened by the scoring committee and reviewed for completeness and clarity according to the above criteria. If you have any questions, please call 812-546-0423 or townmanager@townofhope.com. 60154398 hspaxlp R: 10/29/2025

Legal Advertisement NOTICE TO BIDDERS Notice is hereby given that SEALED BIDS will be received: BY: The Board of School Trustees Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation 1200 Central Avenue Columbus, Indiana 47201 FOR: Columbus East High School – C4 Addition UNTIL: Bids are due 10:00 AM, local time, Thursday, November 20, 2025 RECEIPT OF BIDS: Bids received after the designated day and time listed above will be returned unopened. Bids received by mail or other carrier must be addressed to 1200 Central Ave., Columbus, Indiana and received on or before the date and time designated to be valid. BID OPENING: All Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud on Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 10:00 AM local time, at 1200 Central Avenue, Columbus, Indiana. Deliver Bid in a sealed envelope showing the project name, and Bidder’s name and address. PRE-BID MEETING: A pre-bid meeting for interested parties will be held on Thursday, November 06, 2025, at 11:00 AM at Columbus East High School at 230 South Marr Road, Columbus, IN 47201. The meeting will include an opportunity to tour the building. To arrange site visits after this meeting, contact Greg Ferguson, email: fergusong@bcsc.k12.in.us, phone: (812) 376-4475. CONTRACT TYPE: The project will be constructed under a Single Prime Contract with bids received on a lump sum basis. Each proposal shall include all labor, material, and services necessary to complete the projects in strict accordance with the Construction Drawings and Project Manual. Prime bidders and their subcontractors must be certified and in compliance with the Indiana General Assembly’s House Enrollment Act #1019. Where trade names, brand names, or manufacturer’s names are used in the Project Manual, it is for the purpose of establishing kind and quality and not for the purpose of limiting competition. Bidders may offer items or materials equal in quality and having the same durability and efficiency if the Bidder first receives written approval from the Architect/Engineer prior to the date and time of the Bid Opening and complying with requirements indicated in Document 00 21 00, “Instructions to Bidders.” The Bidder shall identify such substitutions by name, kind, and type with the Bid. A contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, complying with the conditions of the Instructions to Bidders and Advertisements for Public Bids. The Owner, however, reserves the right to reject any and all bids, and waive any informalities, discrepancies, omissions, variances, or irregularities in bids received in its sole discretion. If a contract is awarded, it will be to the “lowest responsible and responsive bidder” in accordance with Indiana’s Public Work Projects Act, Indiana Code 36-1-12. The bidder agrees to hold open its bid for a minimum of sixty (60) days from the date of the bid opening. BID DOCUMENTS: Interested Prime Bidders may obtain electronic Bidding Documents at no cost from Eastern Engineering, http://distribution.easternengineering.com All other bidders may purchase electronic or printed sets directly from Eastern Engineering, 9901 Allisonville Road, Fishers, IN 46038, 1-866-884-4115. All questions concerning bidding this project shall be directed to CSO Architects, 317-848-7800. Contact Emily Newton, enewton@csoinc.net or Brad Krohn, bkrohn@csoinc.net. BID DOCUMENTS - REVIEW: Construction will be in accordance with the bid documents, which may be viewed at the following locations, as well as local plan rooms: 1. Office of the Owner Director of Operations and Manager of Projects Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation Operations Building 1260 North Marr Road Columbus, Indiana 47201 2. CSO Architects 8831 Keystone Crossing Indianapolis, Indiana 46240 317-848-7800 BID SECURITY: Each bid shall be accompanied by a bid security for five percent (5%) of the base bid in the form of a certified check or a bid bond. Bid bonds shall be executed by the bidder and a surety company qualified to do business in the State of Indiana. The check or bid bond shall be made payable to the Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation. Should a successful Bidder withdraw the bid, or fail to execute a satisfactory Contract, the Owner may then declare the Bid deposit forfeited as liquidated damages. PERFORMANCE BOND AND LABOR AND MATERIAL PAYMENT BOND: The successful bidder shall, upon acceptance of their bid, be required to procure and pay for a 100% Performance Bond/Labor and Material Payment Bond in the amount equal to the contract price, and such bond shall comply with all laws of the State of Indiana governing public contracts let by governmental units. END OF NOTICE TO BIDDERS 60154465 hspaxlp R:10/29, 11/5/2025

Legal Advertisement Legal Notice The City of Columbus, Indiana, Redevelopment Department (123 Washington Street, Columbus, IN, 47201) is submitting a Notice of Intent to the Indiana Department of Environmental Management of our intent to comply with the requirements of 327 IAC 15-5 to discharge stormwater from construction activities associated with Columbus Riverfront Redevelopment - East Bank Improvements project located at east bank of East Fork White River area between the 2nd and 3rd Street bridges. Stormwater runoff from the project will discharge to the adjoining east bank, which eventually discharges to the East Fork White River. Questions or Comments regarding this project should be directed to Jason Larrison at 317-981-7257. 60154555 hsapxlp 10/29/2025

Legal Advertisement CAUSE NO. 36C01-2509-EU-000069 NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION In the Circuit Court of Jackson County, Indiana. Notice is hereby given that Riley R. Day was on the 29th day of September, 2025, appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Julieanne M. Ratliff, deceased, who died on the 30th day of August, 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 Brownstown, Indiana on October 17, 2025 Hope S. Cissn Clerk of the Circuit Court for Jackson County 109 S. Sugar Street, Suite 130 Brownstown, IN 47220 Valarie L. Brunning Attorney at Law Findley Law, LLC 700 Washington St. Suite 205 Columbus, IN 47201 Telephone (812) 799-0336 60154318 hspaxlp R: 10/22, 10/29/2025

Legal Advertisement NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE By virtue of a certified copy of a decree to me, directed from the Clerk of Bartholomew Superior Court 1 of Bartholomew County, Indiana, in Cause No. 03D01- 2405-MF-002586, wherein Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC was Plaintiff, and Adrienne E. Metivier and Midland Credit Management Inc. were Defendants, required 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 2nd day of December, 2025, at the hour of 10:00 a.m., or as soon thereafter as is possible, at www.zeus auction.com, the fee simple of the whole body of Real Estate in Bartholomew County, Indiana. Lot Numbered Seventy six (76) in Riverview Acres, Second Section, as recorded in Plat Book “E”, pages 144-145, in the Office of the Recorder of Bartholomew County, Indiana. More commonly known as 4303 Washington St, Columbus, IN 47203-1140 Parcel No. 03-95-01- 430-003.900-005 Together with rents, issues, income and profits thereof, said sale will be made without relief from valuation or appraisement laws. /s/ BARRY T BARNES BARRY T. BARNES, Plaintiff Attorney Attorney # 19657-49 FEIWELL &HANNOY, P.C. 8415 Allison Pointe Blvd., Suite 400 Indianapolis, IN 46250 (317) 237-2727 Chris Lane, Sheriff Columbus Township The Sheriff’s Department does not warrant the accuracy of the street address published herein. SERVICE DIRECTED TO: Adrienne E. Metivier 4303 Washington St Columbus, IN 47203-1140 Service Type: Serve By Sheriff NOTICE FEIWELL &HANNOY, P.C., IS A DEBT COLLECTOR. 60154163 hspaxlp (R) 10-22-29 - 11-05-2025

Legal Advertisement ATTENTION: Did you work at Dolly Madison in Columbus, IN? We would like to speak with anyone who worked at this site between 1975 to 2000. Please contact our offices at (212) 558-5738. 60152229 hspaxlp R: 8/20 - 11/5/2025

Legal Advertisement ATTENTION: Did you work at Cummins Engine in Columbus, IN? We would like to speak with anyone who worked at this site between 1975 to 1990. Please contact our offices at (212) 558-5738. 60152221 hspaxlp R:8/20 - 11/5/2025

Legal Advertisement NOTICE TO TAXPAYER OF ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATIONS Notice is hereby given the taxpayers of Bartholomew County, Indiana, that the proper legal office of County Council at their regular meeting place in the Council Chambers of the Bartholomew County Government Building at 440 Third Street, Columbus, IN 47201 at 4:00 o’clock p.m., on the 10th day of November, 2025 will consider the following additional appropriations in excess of the budget for the current year. Fund Name: * Pre-Trial Supplement (9006) $ 139,500.00 * Sim Grant (9012) $ 60,000.00 * Alcohol/Drug Fund (2501) $ 2,200.00 * County General/Sheriff (1000.0005) $ 68,995.00 * Park Board Non Reverting (1179) $ 45,360.00 * Veteran’s Treatment Court (9202) $ 90,279.00 * Drug Recovery Court (9208) $ 7,500.00 * Mental Health Court (9216) $ 89,973.00 * Family Recovery Court (9211) $ 103,854.00 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. S/s Pia O’Connor Bartholomew County Auditor ADVERTISE: 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 SERVICE. 60154549 hspaxlp R: 10/29/2025

Legal Advertisement TOWN OF EDINBURGH – ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Notice of Public Hearing The Town of Edinburgh Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on the 5th day of November 2025, at 6:00p.m. in the Town Hall at 107 S. Holland Street, Edinburgh, Indiana, to consider a petition by CarpHomes LLC, case number BZA 2025-11 UV, for consideration of a request to allow: 10 total apartment units to be added to the 2nd and 3rd floor of the building located at 101 W. Main Cross St, Edinburgh, IN 46124 On premises located at: Part of the lots numbered thirteen (13) and fourteen (14) in Alexander Thompson’s Addition to the Town commonly known as 101 W. Main Cross St, Edinburgh, IN 46124 Written suggestions or objections to provisions of said request may be filed with the Secretary of the Board, at or before such meetings and will be heard by the Board at the time and place specified. Hearings may be continued from time to time as may be necessary. Interested persons desiring to present their views upon the said request, either in writing or verbally, will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and place. Copies of the petition may be examined at the Town of Edinburgh Planning Department, 107 S Holland Street, Edinburgh, Indiana. 60154319 hspaxlp (R) 10-25-2025