BCP Legals - October 25, 2019

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LEGAL NOTICE FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION COURT OF COMMON PLEAS DIVISION OF DOMESTIC RELATIONS BROWN COUNTY, OHIO RAVEN PITTS, 12901 Meeker Road, Williamsburg, Ohio 45176 Plaintiff, vs.

CHRISTOPHER PITTS JR, whose current residence is unknown, and whose last known address was X-01 C1-072 Powhatan Street, Norfolk, Virginia 23511 Defendant.

Plaintiff has brought this action naming you as the Defendant in the Brown County Court of Common Pleas Division of Domestic Relations, Brown County, Ohio, located at 101 S. Main Street, Georgetown, Ohio 45121 by filing her Complaint for Divorce with Children in Case Number 20180609 on August 14, 2018.

The object of the Complaint is to seek an absolute divorce from Defendant, sole custody of the parties’ minor child, an equitable division of assets and liabilities, plus all other relief to which Plaintiff may be entitled under the law.

You are required to answer the Complaint within twentyeight (28) days after the last publication of this notice, which will be published in a newspaper currently in circulation in Brown County, Ohio once each week for six consecutive weeks.

In case of your failure to answer or otherwise respond as permitted by the Ohio Rules of Civil Procedure within the time stated, judgment will be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint.

(Note: This notice is issued and published pursuant to Rule 4.4 of the Ohio Rules of Civil Procedure.)

RACHEL V. TRIPLETT Attorney for Plaintiff #0090771 109 E. Grant Avenue Georgetown, Ohio 937-690-6126 BCP 9-22-19, 9-29-19, 10-6-19, 10-13-19, 10-20-19, 10-27-19 ---------------------------------------Notice of Election on Tax Levy in Excess of the Ten Mill Limitation R.C. 3501.11(G), 5705.19, 5705.25 Notice is hereby given that in pursuance of a Resolution of the VILLAGE OF GEORGETOWN, Ohio, passed on the AUGUST 7, 2019, there will be submitted to a vote of the people at the GENERAL ELECTION to be held at the regular places of voting on Tuesday, the 5th day of November, 2019 the question of levying a tax, in excess of the ten mill limitation: At the election held on November 6, 2018, voters approved a tax levy of 9.5 mills for a continuing period of time for the benefit of Village of Georgetown for the purpose of fire protection and emergency medical services.

A petition filed by electors proposes a decrease in the rate of tax to 2.5 mills, being a reduction of 7 mills. Shall the tax be reduced from 9.5 mills to 2.5 mills?

The polls for the election will be open 6:30 a.m. and remain open until 7:30 p.m. on election day.

By order of the Board of Elections, of Brown County, Ohio.

Margery Paeltz, Chair Connie Ayers, Director Dated October 16, 2019 BCP 10-20-19, 10-27-19 ---------------------------------------Notice of Election on Tax Levy in Excess of the Ten Mill Limitation R.C. 3501.11(G), 5705.19, 5705.25 Notice is hereby given that in pursuance of a Resolution of the VILLAGE OF RIPLEY, Ohio, passed on the AUGUST 6, 2019, there will be submitted to a vote of the people at the GENERAL ELECTION to be held at the regular places of voting on Tuesday, the 5th day of November, 2019 the question of levying a tax, in excess of the ten mill limitation: An additional tax for the benefit of Village of Ripley for the purpose of the construction, reconstruction, resurfacing, or repair of streets, roads, and bridges; or for the general infrastructure projects at a rate not exceeding 5 mills for each one dollar of valuation, which amounts to $0.50 for each one hundred dollars of valuation, for 10 years, commencing in 2019, first due in calendar year 2020.

The polls for the election will be open 6:30 a.m. and remain open until 7:30 p.m. on election day.

By order of the Board of Elections, of Brown County, Ohio.

Margery Paeltz, Chair Connie Ayers, Director Dated October 16, 2019 BCP 10-20-19, 10-27-19 ---------------------------------------LEGAL NOTICE The Village of Sardinia is accepting bids for mowing the Sardinia Cemetery.

Call 937-446-3807 for bid details.

Deadline to submit bids will be November 4, 2019.

BCP 10-20-19, 10-27-19 ----------------------------------------

COURT OF COMMON PLEAS BROWN COUNTY, OHIO Case No. 2019-0294 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION CONNIE PATRICK, Brown County Treasurer Plaintiff vs.

IRVIN CROSWAIT, ET AL., Defendants Notice is hereby given to IRVIN CROSWAIT, SR., AKA IRV CROSWAIT, SR., IRVIN R. CROSWAIT, AKA IRVIN CROSWAIT, deceased, whose last known address was 1664 Sayerville Road, or 1664 RR 1 RD Box, Warsaw, Kentucky 41095-9137; UNKNOWN HEIRS, DEVISEES, LEGATEES, ADMINISTRATORS, EXECUTORS, SPOUSES, SUCCESSORS, ASSIGNS, CREDITORS, AND GUARDIANS, IF ANY, OF IRVIN CROSWAIT, SR., AKA IRV CROSWAIT, SR., IRVIN R. CROSWAIT, AKA IRVIN CROSWAIT, DECEASED; JAMES LIMING, presumed deceased, whose last known address was 9726 St. Rt. 774, Hamersville, Ohio 45130: and UNKNOWN HEIRS, DEVISEES, LEGATEES, ADMINISTRATORS, EXECUTORS, SPOUSES, SUCCESSORS, ASSIGNS, CREDITORS, AND GUARDIANS, IF ANY OF JAMES LIMING, PRESUMED DECEASED, whose true names and addresses are unknown, will take notice that on October 2, 2019, Connie Patrick, Brown County Treasurer, filed an Amended Complaint in the Court of Common Pleas, Brown County, Ohio, Case No. CVE2019-0294. The object of, and demand for relief in, the Complaint is to foreclose the Plaintiff’s tax lien upon the real estate described below and in which Plaintiff alleges that the foregoing Defendants have or may claim to have an interest: Parcel Number: 03-004900.0000 Property Address: 9726 St. Rt. 774, Hamersville, Ohio 45130 Parcel Number: 03-004916.0000 Property Address; 9720 St. Rt. 774, Hamersville, Ohio 45130 Parcel Number: 03-004920.0000 Property Address: 9738 St. Rt. 774, Hamersville, Ohio 45130 Parcel Numbers: 03-004132.0000 and 06-004132.0000 Property Address: 10606 St. Rt. 774, Hamersville, Ohio 45130 The Defendants named above are required to answer the Complaint within twenty-eight days after the last publication of this legal notice. This legal notice will be published once a week for three successive weeks. The last date of publication is October 27, 2019.

CLERK OF COURTS COURT OF COMMON PLEAS BROWN COUNTY, OHIO 101 South Main Street Georgetown, Ohio 45121 Prepared by: Mary McMullen (#0066589) Assistant Prosecuting Attorney 510 East State Street, Suite 2 Georgetown, Ohio 45121 Attorney for Plaintiff BCP 10-13-19, 10-20-19, 10-27-19 ---------------------------------------PROBATE COURT OF BROWN COUNTY ESTATE OF TIMOTHY ALLEN SHARP, DECEASED CASE NO. 2018 1169 NOTICE OF PUBLICATION OF APPLICATION TO APPROVE SETTLEMENT AND DISTRIBUTION OF WRONGFUL DEATH AND SURVIVAL CLAIMS To: Tony Sharp whose last known address is unknown and cannot be ascertained with reasonable diligence and unknown heirs.

You are notified as a next of kin and/or beneficiary of The Estate of Timothy Allen Sharp, deceased, that an Application to Approve Settlement and Distribution of Wrongful Death and Survival Claims was filed in the Brown County Probate Court on the 9th day of October, 2019 under Case No. 2018 1169.

Said Application to Approve Settlement and Distribution of Wrongful Death and Survival Claims has been set for hearing on December 11, 2019 before Magistrate at 510 East State Street, Suite 1, Georgetown, Ohio at 1:00 p.m. At that time the Court will determine whether to approve the settlement of the wrongful death and survival claims and the distribution of the net proceeds to the beneficiaries.

Carl W. Zugelter, Attorney for the Estate of Timothy Allen Sharp 1285 W. Ohio Pike Amelia, Ohio 45102 (513) 752-2338 (513) 752-2234 Fax carl@zuglaw.com BCP 10-13-19, 10-20-19, 10-27-19 ----------------------------------------

Notice of Election on Proposition R.C. 3501.11(G) Notice is hereby given that in pursuance of a Resolution/Ordinance of the VILLAGE OF GEORGETOWN, Ohio, passed on the JULY 12, 2019, there will be submitted to a vote of the people of VILLAGE OF GEORGETOWN at the General Election to be held at the regular places of voting on Tuesday, the 5th day of November, 2019 the question of: Shall a commission be chosen to frame a charter?

The polls for the election will be open 6:30 a.m. and remain open until 7:30 p.m. on election day.

By order of the Board of Elections, of Brown County, Ohio.

Margery Paeltz, Chair Connie Ayers, Director Dated October 16, 2019 BCP 10-20-19, 10-27-19 ---------------------------------------Notice of Election on Tax Levy in Excess of the Ten Mill Limitation R.C. 3501.11(G), 5705.19, 5705.25 Notice is hereby given that in pursuance of a Resolution of the VILLAGE OF SARDINIA, Ohio, passed on the JULY 8, 2019, there will be submitted to a vote of the people at the GENERAL ELECTION to be held at the regular places of voting on Tuesday, the 5th day of November, 2019 the question of levying a tax, in excess of the ten mill limitation: An additional tax for the benefit of Village of Sardinia for the purpose of the construction, reconstruction, resurfacing, or repair of the streets, roads, and bridges; or for the general infrastructure projects at a rate not exceeding 5 mills for each one dollar of valuation, which amounts to $0.50 for each one hundred dollars of valuation, for 10 years, commencing in 2019, first due in calendar year 2020.

The polls for the election will be open 6:30 a.m. and remain open until 7:30 p.m. on election day.

By order of the Board of Elections, of Brown County, Ohio.

Margery Paeltz, Chair Connie Ayers, Director Dated October 16, 2019 BCP 10-20-19, 10-27-19 ---------------------------------------Notice of Election on Tax Levy in Excess of the Ten Mill Limitation R.C. 3501.11(G), 5705.19, 5705.25 Notice is hereby given that in pursuance of a Resolution of the BYRD TOWNSHIP, Ohio, passed on the APRIL 9, 2019, there will be submitted to a vote of the people at the GENERAL ELECTION to be held at the regular places of voting on Tuesday, the 5th day of November, 2019 the question of levying a.tax, in excess of the ten mill limitation: A renewal of a tax for the benefit of Byrd Township for the purpose of maintaining and operating cemeteries, at a rate not exceeding 1.12 mills for each one dollar of valuation, which amounts to $0.112 for each one hundred dollars of valuation, for 5 years, commencing in 2020, first due in calendar year 2021.

The polls for the election will be open 6:30 a.m. and remain open until 7:30 p.m. on election day.

By order of the Board of Elections, of Brown County, Ohio.

Margery Paeltz, Chair Connie Ayers, Director Dated October 16, 2019 BCP 10-20-19, 10-27-19 ---------------------------------------Notice of Election on Tax Levy in Excess of the Ten Mill Limitation R.C. 3501.11(G), 5705.19, 5705.25 Notice is hereby given that in pursuance of a Resolution of the WESTERN BROWN LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT, Ohio, passed on the JULY 22, 2019, there will be submitted to a vote of the people at the GENERAL ELECTION to be held at the regular places of voting on Tuesday, the 5th day of November, 2019 the question of levying a tax, in excess of the ten mill limitation: An additional tax for the benefit of Western Brown Local School District for the purpose of general permanent improvements at a rate not exceeding 1.5 mills for each one dollar of valuation, which amounts to $0.15 for each one hundred dollars of valuation, for 5 years, commencing in 2020, first due in calendar year 2021.

The polls for the election will be open 6:30 a.m. and remain open until 7:30 p.m. on election day.

By order of the Board of Elections, of Brown County, Ohio.

Margery Paeltz, Chair Connie Ayers, Director Dated October 16, 2019 BCP 10-20-19, 10-27-19 ----------------------------------------

PRAY FOR OUR TROOPS

Notice of Election on Tax Levy in Excess of the Ten Mill Limitation R.C. 3501.11(G), 5705.19, 5705.25 Notice is hereby given that in pursuance of a Resolution of the PIKE TWP (UNINCORPORATED AREA), Ohio, passed on the JULY 11, 2019, there will be submitted to a vote of the people at the GENERAL ELECTION to be held at the regular places of voting on Tuesday, the 5th day of November, 2019 the question of levying a tax, in excess of the ten mill limitation: A renewal of a tax for the benefit of Pike Township (unincorporated area) for the purpose of providing and maintaining fire apparatus, mechanical resuscitators, underwater rescue and recovery equipment, or other fire equipment and appliances, buildings and sites therefor, or sources of water supply and materials therefor, for the establishment and maintenance of lines of fire-alarm Communications, for the payment of firefighting companies or permanent, part-time, or volunteer firefighting, emergency medical service, administrative, or communications personnel to operate the same, including the payment of any employer contributions required for such personnel under section 145.48 or 742.34 of the Revised Code, for the purchase of ambulance equipment, for the provision of ambulance, paramedic, or other emergency medical services operated by a fire department or firefighting company, or for the payment of other related costs at a rate not exceeding 1 mill for each one dollar of valuation, which amounts to $0.10 for each one hundred dollars of valuation, for 5 years, commencing in 2020, first due in calendar year 2021.

The polls for the election will be open 6:30 a.m. and remain open until 7:30 p.m. on election day.

By order of the Board of Elections, of Brown County, Ohio.

Margery Paeltz, Chair Connie Ayers, Director Dated October 16, 2019 BCP 10-20-19, 10-27-19 ---------------------------------------Notice of Election on Tax Levy in Excess of the Ten Mill Limitation R.C. 3501.11(G), 5705.19, 5705.25 Notice is hereby given that in pursuance of a Resolution of the R I P L E Y- U N I O N - L E W I S HUNTINGTON SCHOOL DISTRICT, Ohio, passed on the JULY 16, 2019, there will be submitted to a vote of the people at the GENERAL ELECTION to be held at the regular places of voting on Tuesday, the 5th day of November, 2019 the question of levying a tax, in excess of the ten mill limitation: A renewal of a tax for the benefit of Ripley-Union-LewisHuntington Local School District for the purpose of general permanent improvements at a rate not exceeding 2.6 mills for each one dollar of valuation, which amounts to $0.26 for each one hundred dollars of valuation, for 5 years, commencing in 2019, first due in calendar year 2020.

The polls for the election will be open 6:30 a.m. and remain open until 7:30 p.m. on election day.

By order of the Board of Elections, of Brown County, Ohio.

Margery Paeltz, Chair Connie Ayers, Director Dated October 16, 2019 BCP 10-20-19, 10-27-19 ---------------------------------------Notice of Election on Tax Levy in Excess of the Ten Mill Limitation R.C. 3501.11(G), 5705.19, 5705.25 Notice is hereby given that in pursuance of a Resolution of the VILLAGE OF ABERDEEN, Ohio, passed on the AUGUST 1, 2019, there will be submitted to a vote of the people at the GENERAL ELECTION to be held at the regular places of voting on Tuesday, the 5th day of November, 2019 the question of levying a tax, in excess of the ten mill limitation: An additional tax for the benefit of Village of Aberdeen for the purpose of providing and maintaining motor vehicles, communications, other equipment, buildings, and sites for such buildings used directly in the operation of a police department, for the payment of salaries of permanent or part-time police, communications, or administrative personnel to operate the same, including the payment of any employer contributions required for such personnel, or the provision of ambulance or emergency medical services operated by a police department at a rate not exceeding 5 mills for each one dollar of valuation, which amounts to $0.50 for each one hundred dollars of valuation, for 5 years, commencing in 2019, first due in calendar year 2020.

The polls for the election will be open 6:30 a.m. and remain open until 7:30 p.m. on election day.

By order of the Board of Elections, of Brown County, Ohio.

Margery Paeltz, Chair Connie Ayers, Director Dated October 16, 2019 BCP 10-20-19, 10-27-19 ----------------------------------------

Notice of Election on Tax Levy in Excess of the Ten Mill Limitation R.C. 3501.11(G), 5705.19, 5705.25 Notice is hereby given that in pursuance of a Resolution of the VILLAGE OF FAYETTEVILLE, Ohio, passed on the JUNE 12, 2019, there will be submitted to a vote of the people at the GENERAL ELECTION to be held at the regular places of voting on Tuesday, the 5th day of November, 2019 the question of levying a tax, in excess of the ten mill limitation: A renewal of a tax for the benefit of Village of Fayetteville for the purpose of current operating expenses at a rate not exceeding 2.1 mills for each one dollar of valuation, which amounts to $0.21 for each one hundred dollars of valuation, for 5 years, commencing in 2020, first due in calendar year 2021.

The polls for the election will be open 6:30 a.m. and remain open until 7:30 p.m. on election day.

By order of the Board of Elections, of Brown County, Ohio.

Margery Paeltz, Chair Connie Ayers, Director Dated October 16, 2019 BCP 10-20-19, 10-27-19 ---------------------------------------Notice of Election on Tax Levy in Excess of the Ten Mill Limitation R.C. 3501.11(G), 5705.19, 5705.25 Notice is hereby given that in pursuance of a Resolution of the VILLAGE OF FAYETTEVILLE, Ohio, passed on the JUNE 12, 2019, there will be submitted to a vote of the people at the GENERAL ELECTION to be held at the regular places of voting on Tuesday, the 5th day of November, 2019 the question of levying a tax, in excess of the ten mill limitation: A renewal of a tax for the benefit of Village of Fayetteville for the purpose of current operating expenses at a rate not exceeding 3 mills for each one dollar of valuation, which amounts to $0.30 for each one hundred dollars of valuation, for 5 years, commencing in 2020, first due in calendar year 2021.

The polls for the election will be open 6:30 a.m. and remain open until 7:30 p.m. on election day.

By order of the Board of Elections, of Brown County, Ohio.

Margery Paeltz, Chair Connie Ayers, Director Dated October 16, 2019 BCP 10-20-19, 10-27-19 ---------------------------------------Notice of Election on Tax Levy in Excess of the Ten Mill Limitation R.C. 3501.11(G), 5705.19, 5705.25 Notice is hereby given that in pursuance of a Resolution of the CLARK TOWNSHIP (INCORPORATED AND UNINCORPORATED AREAS), Ohio, passed on the AUGUST 7, 2019, there will be submitted to a vote of the people at the GENERAL ELECTION to be held at the regular places of voting on Tuesday, the 5th day of November, 2019 the question of levying a tax, in excess of the ten mill limitation: An additional tax for the benefit of Clark Township (incorporated and unincorporated area) for the purpose of providing and maintaining fire apparatus, mechanical resuscitators, underwater rescue and recovery equipment, or other fire equipment and appliances, buildings and sites therefor, or sources of water supply and materials therefor, for the establishment and maintenance of lines of firealarm communications, for the payment of firefighting companies or permanent, part-time, or volunteer firefighting, emergency medical service, administrative, or communications personnel to operate the same, including the payment of any employer contributions required for such personnel under section 145.48 or 742.34 of the Revised Code, for the purchase of ambulance equipment, for the provision of ambulance, paramedic, or other emergency medical services operated by a fire department or firefighting company, or for the payment of other related costs at a rate not exceeding 4 mills for each one dollar of valuation, which amounts to $0.40 for each one hundred dollars of valuation, for 5 years, commencing in 2019, first due in calendar year 2020.

The polls for the election will be open 6:30 a.m. and remain open until 7:30 p.m. on election day.

By order of the Board of Elections, of Brown County, Ohio.

Margery Paeltz, Chair Connie Ayers, Director Dated October 16, 2019 BCP 10-20-19, 10-27-19 ----------------------------------------

Notice of Election on Tax Levy in Excess of the Ten Mill Limitation R.C. 3501.11(G), 5705.19, 5705.25 Notice is hereby given that in pursuance of a Resolution of the PERRY TOWNSHIP (INCORPORATED AND UNINCORPORATED AREAS), Ohio, passed on the JUNE 24, 2019, there will be submitted to a vote of the people at the GENERAL ELECTION to be held at the regular places of voting on Tuesday, the 5th day of November, 2019 the question of levying a tax, in excess of the ten mill limitation: A renewal of a tax for the benefit of Perry Township (incorporated and unincorporated area) for the purpose of providing and maintaining fire apparatus, mechanical resuscitators, underwater rescue and recovery equipment, or other fire equipment and appliances, buildings and sites therefor, or sources of water supply and materials therefor, for the establishment and maintenance of lines of firealarm communications, for the payment of firefighting companies or permanent, part-time, or volunteer firefighting, emergency medical service, administrative, or communications personnel to operate the same, including the payment of any employer contributions required for such personnel under section 145.48 or 742.34 of the Revised Code, for the purchase of ambulance equipment, for the provision of ambulance, paramedic, or other emergency medical services operated by a fire department or firefighting company, or for the payment of other related costs at a rate not exceeding 2.5 mills for each one dollar of valuation, which amounts to $0.25 for each one hundred dollars of valuation, for 5 years, commencing in 2020, first due in calendar year 2021.

The polls for the election will be open 6:30 a.m. and remain open until 7:30 p.m. on election day.

By order of the Board of Elections, of Brown County, Ohio.

Margery Paeltz, Chair Connie Ayers, Director Dated October 16, 2019 BCP 10-20-19, 10-27-19 ---------------------------------------LEGAL NOTICE The Eastern Joint fire and EMS District is accepting sealed bids through 5pm on Tuesday, November 5th for our 1998 GMC Yukon. Vehicle has 157k miles. Vehicle can be inspected prior to submitting a bid at 169 Winchester St, Sardinia, OH 45171. Bids can be mailed to PO Box 316 Sardinia, OH 45171.

The board reserves all rights to accept or decline any bid as they see fit.

BCP 10-20-19, 10-27-19 ---------------------------------------NOTICE TO BIDDERS Sealed bids will be received by the Board of County Commissioners of Brown County, at Georgetown, Ohio, at the Office of the Clerk of the Board in the County Administration Building, 800 Mt. Orab Pike, Suite 101, Georgetown, Ohio 45121 until 9:00 a.m. on November 18, 2019 for: Straight Creek Pier Walls Bidding forms may be obtained at the Office of the Brown County Engineer, or at www.browncountyengineer.org.

Bidders must use the printed forms provided therefore as none others will be accepted. Bidding documents shall be fully executed and must contain the full name of each person or company submitting the bid. Please include two copies of bid documents.

Bidding procedures, time of completion, and bonding requirements shall be as detailed in the Information for Bidders.

The right is reserved to reject any and all Bids. The Contract will be awarded to the lowest and best bidder.

Bids will be opened and read at 10:00 a.m. on November 18, 2019.

By order of the Board of Brown County Commissioners, Brown County, Ohio.

DATED: 10-23-2019 ATTEST: Sarah Beath, Clerk of the Board Tony Applegate Barry L. Woodruff Brown County Commissioners BCP 10-27-19 ---------------------------------------LEGAL NOTICE PRE-BID MEETING 1,000 square foot addition to Russellville Branch of Union Township Public Library. Prebid meeting scheduled for 10:00am, Thursday November 7th at Russellville Branch Library located at 280 W. Main Street, Russellville, Ohio 45168.

Bids due 2:00pm Monday, November 25th at 27 Main Street, Ripley, Ohio 45167. For more information see Union Township Public Library Website https://ripleylibrary.com/.

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Advertisement for Bids Village of Georgetown, Ohio WINDOW REPLACEMENT Contract 17 Sealed Bids for Window Replacement, Contract 17 will be received by the Village of Georgetown, at the office of Village Administrator, 301 South Main Street, Georgetown, Ohio 45121, until 10:00 a.m., local time, on November 12, 2019, at which time they will be publicly opened and read.

In general, the work consists of removal of existing and installation of 30 new windows for the Public Building.

Copies of the Bidding Documents may be examined at the above office, or at the office of Jones & Henry Engineers, Ltd., (431 Ohio Pike, Suite 305, Cincinnati, Ohio 45255, 513-5285599), without charge.

Copies may be obtained from the latter office upon the (non-refundable deposit) of $50.00, check only, made payable to Jones & Henry Engineers, Ltd., for each set of Bidding Documents.

Technical questions regarding the project should be addressed to the Project Manager, Jake Meinerding or TJ Gilkey at Jones & Henry Engineers, Ltd.,

by Phone: (513) 528-5599 or Email: jmeinerding@jheng.com, tjgilkey@jheng.com.

Neither Owner nor Engineer has any responsibility for the accuracy, completeness or sufficiency of any bid documents obtained from any source other than the source indicated in these documents. Obtaining these documents from any other source(s) may result in obtaining incomplete and inaccurate information. Obtaining these documents from any source other than directly from the source listed herein may also result in failure to receive any addenda, corrections, or other revisions to these documents that may be issued.

Bids must be submitted on the forms bound herein, must contain the names of every person or company interested therein, and shall be accompanied by either a Bid Guaranty and Contract Bond in the amount of 100% of the amount bid with satisfactory corporate surety, or by a certified check on a solvent bank in the amount of not less than 10% of the amount of the Bid, subject to conditions provided in the Instructions to Bidders. The successful bidder will be required to furnish satisfactory Performance Bond and Maintenance and Guarantee Bond in the amount of 100% of the Bid. Any Bid may be withdrawn prior to the scheduled closing time for receipt of Bids, but no bidder shall withdraw his Bid within 60 days after the actual opening thereof.

The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all Bids, waive irregularities in any Bid, and to accept any Bid which is deemed most favorable to the Owner.

Tyler Thompson Village Administrator Dated: October 16, 2019 BCP 10-20-19, 10-27-19 ---------------------------------------PROBATE COURT OF BROWN COUNTY, OHIO Danny R. Bubp, Judge ESTATE OF Charles J. Lyons, Sr. CASE NO. 2019 1191 PUBLICATION OF NOTICE TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF Charles J. Lyons, Sr. DECEASED, LATE OF Georgetown, Ohio 45121.

BROWN COUNTY PROBATE COURT, CASE NO. 2019 1191 An application has been filed asking to relieve the estate from administration, saying that the assets do not exceed the statutory limits. A hearing on the application will be held December 9, 2019, at 9 o’clock A.M. Persons knowing any reason why the application should not be granted should appear and inform the Court. The Court is located at 510 East State St., Ste. 1, Georgetown, OH, 45121.

Danny R. Bubp, Judge Probate Judge/Deputy Clerk BCP 10-27-19, 11-3-19, 11-10-19 ---------------------------------------LEGAL NOTICE The Board of Trustees, Franklin Township, Brown County, Ohio is seeking bids for the purchase of 0.02 acres of real property located on Brownstown-Arnheim Road, Parcel No. 08-900213.0000. The property will be sold AS IS. Sealed bids must be received by the Board of Trustees by November 14, 2019.

Bids may be mailed to: Tracy Berry Franklin Township Fiscal Officer 22 Mohave Drive Lake Waynoka, Ohio 45171 The Board of Trustees reserves the right to reject any and all bids.

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NOTICE OF SALE UNDER JUDGEMENT OF FORECLOSURE OF LIENS FOR DELINQUENT LAND TAXES Revised Code Sec. 5721.19.1 In the Court of Common Pleas, Brown County, Ohio Case No. 20180968CVE In the Matter of Foreclosure of Liens for delinquent land taxes County Treasurer of Brown County, Ohio Brown County Treasurer, Connie Patrick Plaintiff -vsParcels of land encumbered with delinquent tax liens Florence Edna Guillerman et al.

Defendants Whereas, judgment has been rendered against certain parcels of real property for taxes, assessments, penalties, costs and charges as follows: EXHIBIT A PRIOR OWNER: Florence Edna Guillerman & Lorene Suttner Situate in the incorporated Village of Mt. Orab, Brown County, Ohio, bounded and described as follows: Beginning at a stake in the north side of an Alley and 33.75 feet west of a stone in the line between F. M. Smith and Woodward Street: thence northerly and parallel with Woodward Street a distance of 115 feet to a stake, north-west corner of lands conveyed this day by these grantors to Lorene Suttner; thence in a westerly direction 33.75 feet to a stake; thence in a southerly direction and parallel with first described line a distance of 115 feet to the north side of an alley near an Elm tree; thence easterly with said Alley a distance of 33.75 feet to the place of beginning, containing 3881.27 sq. feet of land more or less and being out of the southwest part of lands conveyed to these grantors by deed recorded in Deed Book No. 53, page 474 of the records of Brown County, Ohio.

Prior Deed Reference: Deed Book No. 54, page 63, Deed Records of Brown County, Ohio.

Parcel No. 11-019844.0000 Whereas, such judgment orders such real property to be sold by the undersigned to satisfy the total amount of said judgement; Now, therefore, public notice is hereby given that I, Gordon Ellis, Sheriff of Brown County, Ohio, will sell such real property at public auction, for cash to the highest bidder of an amount sufficient to satisfy the judgement against each parcel. The Auction will be held at the west door of the courthouse on the square in Georgetown, Ohio, on Monday, the 25th day of November 2019 at 1:00PM, and continue from day to day thereafter, if any parcel does not receive a sufficient bid, it shall be offered for sale, under the same terms and conditions of the first sale and at the same time of day and at the same place, on the 9th day of December 2019 at 1:00PM (2), for an amount sufficient to satisfy the judgment against the parcel.

Address: 207 Elm Street Mt. Orab, Ohio 45154 Gordon Ellis Sheriff of Brown County, Ohio PUBLICATION DATES: October 27th, November 3rd, and 10th BROWN COUNTY PRESS Mary McMullen, Attorney #0066589 937-378-4151 ---------------------------------------NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS Pursuant to the provisions of section 5721.03 of the revised code of Ohio, it is mandatory that a list of current year delinquent real property be published.

Pursuant to the provisions of Section 4503.06 of the revised code of Ohio, it is mandatory that a list of current year delinquent manufactured homes taxes be published.

The Brown County Treasurer, Connie Patrick has certified the current list of delinquent property to Brown County Auditor, Jill Hall.

The publication of such list will appear on or about November 17, 2019 & November 24, 2019. Your name will be removed if paid by November 7, 2019. Parcels listed on such list may be subject to tax lien sales and have already accrued interest and penalties.

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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS BROWN COUNTY, OHIO Case No. 20190721 LEGAL NOTICE U.S. Bank National Association as successor by merger to U.S. Bank National Association ND Plaintiff, vs.

Anis Revis, as Possible Heir to the Estate of Bobby B. Revis, AKA Bobby Revis, et al.

Defendants.

John Doe(s) Name(s) Unknown, the unknown heirs, devisees, legatees, beneficiaries of Bobby B. Revis, AKA Bobby Revis and their unknown spouses and creditors and the unknown spouse of Bobby B. Revis, AKA Bobby Revis (if any), whose last known address is Unknown, will take notice that on October 3, 2019 U.S. Bank National Association as successor by merger to U.S. Bank National Association ND filed its Complaint in the Brown County Court of Common Pleas at 101 South Main Street, Georgetown, OH 45121, assigned Case No. CVE 20190721 and styled U.S. Bank National Association as succesor by merger to U.S. Bank National Association ND vs Anis Revis, as possible heir to the Estate of Bobby B. Revis, AKA Bobby Revis, et al. The object of, and demand for relief in, the Complaint is to foreclose the lien of Plaintiff’s mortgage recorded upon the real estate described below and in which Plaintiff alleges that the foregoing defendant has or claims to have an interest: Parcel number(s): 230461120000, 23481840000 Property address: 20 Lorelei Drive, Fayetteville, OH 45118 The Defendant named above is required to answer the Complaint within twenty-eight (28) days after the last publication of this legal notice. This legal notice will be published once a week for three successive weeks.

Angela D. Kirk Manley Deas Kochalski LLC P.O. Box 165028 Columbus, OH 43216-5028 614-220-5611 adk@manleydeas.com BCP 10-27-19, 11-3-19, 11-10-19 ---------------------------------------IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS JUVENILE DIVISION BROWN COUNTY, OHIO Case No. 2019-3117 2019-3118 NOTICE OF PUBLICATION IN THE MATTER OF: JACE VILVENS JOSIAH VILVENS Alleged Abused/Neglected/ Dependent Children TO: Joshua Collett, whose last known address is UNKNOWN, who has been named as the Alleged Father of Jace Vilvens, D.O.B.: 10/12/2015 and Josiah Vilvens, D.O.B. 07/08/2017. Take notice that a Complaint has been filed in the above named Court under Section R.C. 2151.03 and 2151.04.

The Brown County Department of Job and Family Services has requested Temporary Custody of the minor children Jace & Josiah Vilvens.

You are hereby summoned to appear before said Court, 510 East State Street, Georgetown, Ohio, on the 25th day of November, 2019 at 3:15 p.m. at which time there will be a hearing on the Complaint, and if you fail or neglect to obey the summons or to appear at the time stated, you may be subject to the loss of valuable rights or sanctions by the Court.

You are further notified of your legal rights and privileges and the legal rights and privileges of the children in this hearing as follows: You and your children have the right to be represented by a lawyer but if you are without means or financially unable to employ one, the Court will provide a lawyer for you.

You may waive the right to be represented by a lawyer.

You are further notified that the Court may grant temporary custody of Jace & Josiah Vilvens to others, as requested in the complaint, and in the event that the Court should determine that such is necessary, you may be divested of rights with respect to custody of said children.

Danny R. Bubp, JUDGE BCP 10-27-19 ----------------------------------------

SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE Revised Code, Sec. 2329.26 THE STATE OF OHIO, BROWN COUNTY CASE NO. 20190194CVE FIRST GUARANTY MORTGAGE CORPORATION Plaintiff vs.

ASHLEY R. ELLIS, et al.

Defendant In pursuance of an Order of Sale in the above entitled action, I will offer for sale at public auction, at the west door of the Courthouse on the Square in Georgetown, Ohio, in the above named County, on Monday, the 25th day of November, 2019 and 9th day of December, 2019, at 1:00 o’clock P.M., the following described real estate, situate in the County of Brown and State of Ohio, and in the Township of WASHINGTON to-wit: Legal Description Situated in the Village of Sardinia, Washington Township of Brown County, State of Ohio, and in Thomas Waring’s Military Survey No. 3389, and lying south of Maple Street and being more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a set mag nail in the centerline of Maple Street, said point being a common corner with James 1 & Ronnie Jimson as recorded in Deed Book 252, Page.79, a survey of which is recorded in Survey Book B, Page 15 containing 0.713 acres and said survey is the basis of bearings for this described tract of land; thence, along said common line, S 15 deg. 10’ 48” E, passing a set 5/8” rebar at 30.02 feet and passing an old fence post at 157.36 feet, a total distance of 329.61 feet to a set 5/8” rebar; thence S 61 deg. 19’ 00” W, 145.34 feet to a set 5/8” rebar, thence N 11 deg. 28’ 24” W, 135.44 feet to a set 5/8 rebar; thence N 73 deg. 39’ 48” E, 71.99 feet to a set 5/8” rebar, said point being in the east side of a 12 foot alley; thence, along the east side of said alley, N 14 deg. 01’ 34” W, passing a set 5/8” rebar at 195.11 feet, a total distance of 225.15 feet to a set mag nail in the centerline of Maple Street; thence, along said centerline, N 72 deg. 56’ 41” E, 56.08 feet to the place of beginning. Containing 0.6757 acres of land.

Subject to all legal highways, easements and restrictions of record.

Being the result of a plat and survey by Paul Byrnside, registered Surveyor No. 4391, Parcel Number: 43-082992-0000 Property Address: 139 Maple Avenue, Sardinia, OH 45171 Prior Deed Reference: Deed from Jonathon E. Jones, married to Ashley R. Ellis, recorded on August 14, 2017, in OR Book 474, Page 90 of Brown County Records.

Said Premises Located at: 139 Maple Ave Sardinia, Ohio 45171 Said Premises Appraised at $62,000.00 and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of that amount.

TERMS OF SALE: A deposit of $5,000.00 required on day of sale. Balance due within 30 days.

Publication Dates: October 27th, November 3rd, and 10th Gordon Ellis Sheriff Brown County, Ohio Benjamin Hoen #0077704 Attorney ----------------------------------------

Brown County PRESS Legal Notice DEADLINE Thursday 10:00 A.M.

SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE Revised Code, Sec. 2329.26 THE STATE OF OHIO, BROWN COUNTY CASE NO. 20150647CVE WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR LEHMAN MORTGAGE TRUST MORTGAGE PASS THROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2007-5 Plaintiff vs.

TYE H. SPAULDING, et al.

Defendant In pursuance of an Order of Sale in the above entitled action, I will offer for sale at public auction, at the west door of the Courthouse on the Square in Georgetown, Ohio, in the above named County, on Monday, the 25th day of November, 2019 and 9th day of December, 2019, at 1:00 o’clock P.M., the following described real estate, situate in the County of Brown and State of Ohio, and in the Township of PIKE to-wit: EXHIBIT A Legal Description: A parcel of land situated in Pike Twp., Brown Co., Ohio, and in B. Hoomes’ M.S. No. 6747, lying South of Oakland-Locust Ridge Road, and more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a spike (found) in the center line Oakland-Locust Ridge Road, a corner of 1.345 acres conveyed to Danny J. Lucas, O.R.B. 10, pg. 4; thence, leaving said road, with Danny J. Lucas’ line, S. 01 deg. 11 min. 57 sec. W., 289.24 feet, passing a 5/8” iron pin (set) at 25.00 feet, to a 1/2” iron pin (found) in the line of the 16.714 acres conveyed to Ernie R. & Tammy Sue Stacy, D.B. 221, pg. 260; thence with Ernie R. & Tammy Sue Stacy’s line, S. 89 deg, 42 min. 23 sec. W., 423.66 feet to a 1/2” iron pin (found) in the line of the 20.432 acres conveyed to Joy Huseman O.R.B. 16, pg. 569, thence with Joy Huseman’s line, N. 13 deg., 19 min. 43 sec. W., 291.76 feet, passing a 5/8” iron pin (set) at 266.76 feet, to a spike (found) in the center line of Oakland-Locust Ridge Road; thence with the center line of said road for the next two calls, N. 70 deg. 50 min. 59 sec. E., 15.39 feet to a spike (found) N. 89 deg. 42 min. 53 sec. E., 482.44 feet to the place of beginning containing 3.059 acres, more or less, and subject to existing easements of record.

Bearings are based upon the S. 89 deg. 42 min. 23 sec. W. a North line of the 16.714 acres found in D.B. 221, pg. 260.

Being a consolidation of Parcel I and Parcel II conveyed to Connie Fay Spaulding by deed recorded in D.B. 192, pg. 577, in the office of the recorder, Brown Co., Ohio.

This description was prepared by Lawrence W. Thatcher, Registered Surveyor No. 6312 on July 26, 1999 based on field survey.

Parcel Number(s): 290565560000 Property Address: 3368 Oakland Locust Ridge, Bethel, OH 45106 Deed Reference Number: dated July 30, 1999, filed August 27, 1999, recorded as Official Records Volume 192, Page 21, Brown County, Ohio records Case Number: CV 20150647 Said Premises Located at: 3368 Oakland Locust Ridge Rd Bethel, Ohio 45106 Said Premises Appraised at $40,000.00 and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of that amount.

TERMS OF SALE: A deposit of $5,000.00 required on day of sale. Balance due within 30 days.

Publication Dates: October 27th, November 3rd, and 10th Gordon Ellis Sheriff Brown County, Ohio Michael Carleton #0083352 Attorney ----------------------------------------

NOTICE FOR BIDS The Russellville Fire Department is currently accepting sealed bids through November 12th, 2019 at 5:00pm for our 1984 Dodge Power Ram 4x4.

This truck currently has only 25,198 miles. This truck has a 318 motor V8 and has a 4 speed transmission. This truck was bought brand new by the Department and was utilized as a Brush Truck. Selling as is.

The Russellville Fire is currently accepting sealed bids through November 12th, 2019 at 5:00pm for our 2003 Ford Crown Vic. This car has the Police Interceptor and currently has 186,230 miles. This car was previously owned by Lake Waynoka. Selling as is.

The vehicles can be inspected prior to submitting a bid at 126 West South Street, Russellville, Ohio 45168.

Bids can be mailed to P.O. Box 158 or dropped off at the Town Office 203 E. Main Street, Russellville, Ohio 45168. Indicate on sealed envelopes whether you are bidding on car or truck.

The Village reserves all rights to accept or decline any and all bids as they see fit.

BCP 10-27-19, 11-3-19, 11-10-19 ---------------------------------------NOTICE TO BID FENCE CONSTRUCTION The Pike Township Board of Trustees is accepting bids for the construction of approximately 1300 feet of partition fence using woven wire fence that matches or exceeds the quality of Red Brand field fence, manufacturer #70048, 47” in height with at least 10 gauge or heavier top and bottom; 12 ½ gauge weave; 6” stay; one strand of barbwire at least 48” from the ground; 5”x7 ½’ treated wood posts spaced 14’ apart with 7’ metal T posts set midway between wood posts.

Proof of liability insurance and workers’ compensation policy (if applicable) must accompany a sealed bid marked “Fence Bid”, received by the Board of Trustees prior to or at the meeting time of 7:00PM at the next regular meeting to be held Wednesday, November 13, 2019.

Bids may be mailed to Pike Township Trustees, P O Box 95, Mt. Orab, OH 45154.

Bids will be opened at the meeting. The Board of Trustees reserves the right to accept or refuse any bids submitted.

To view the building site or for more information, contact: Michael Foster 937-515-6655 Jay Anderson 513-403-7909 Roger Griffith 937-444-6226 Submitted by Jenny Lind Conrad, Fiscal Officer 937 444 7418 BCP 10-27-19 ----------------------------------------

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