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PUBLIC NOTICES IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS BROWN COUNTY, OHIO CASE NO. 20200049 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION WAYNOKA REGIONAL WATER & SEWER DISTRICT Plaintiff -vsLAKE WAYNOKA UTILITIES, INC., Defendants To Lake Wyanoka Utilities, Inc., whose last known address is unknown and whose present address is unknown, and to the unknown trustees, heirs, devisees, legatees, administrators, executors and assigns of Lake Wyanoka Utilities, Inc., if any, whose names, addresses, residences and whereabouts are unknown and cannot with reasonable diligence be ascertained.

Plaintiff has brought this action naming you as Defendants by filing their complaint in the Court of Common Pleas, Brown County Courthouse, Georgetown, Ohio 45121 on the 28th day of January, 2020.

The object of the complaint is to quiet Plaintiffs’ title in and to the following described real estate: Situated in Lake Waynoka, Inc., Franklin Township, Brown County, Ohio and more definitely described as follows: Commencing at an iron pin in the center lines of Tom Shaw Road and Fite Hauck Road and measured along the center line of Fite Hauck Road and N. 27 deg.

14’ 57” E. a distance of 114.50 feet, thence N. 26 deg. 56’ 00” E. a distance of 246.60 feet, thence N. 18 deg. 04’ 33” E. a distance of 198.01 feet, thence N. 15 deg. 51’ 28” E. a distance of 1171.80 feet to a P. K. Nail in the centerline of Fite Hauck Road and corner to now or formerly Lake Waynoka Water Supply and Treatment Plant. Site the point of beginning.

Thence with the center line of Fite Hauck Road N. 19 deg. 56’ 55” E. a distance of 200.00. feet to a P. K. Nail in the center line of Fite Hauck Road and corner to now or formerly Lake Waynoka, Inc., thence with now or formerly Lake Waynoka, Inc., and Lake Waynoka Water supply and Treatment Plant Site S. 85 deg.

53’ 08” E 530.57 feet, thence with now or formerly Lake Waynoka Water supply and Treatment Plant Site S. 55 deg. 04’ 30” W. a distance of 305.48 feet to an iron pin corner to now or formerly Lake Waynoka Water Supply and Treatment Plant Site and a fence N. 85 deg. 53’ 08” W. a distance of 347.87 feet to the point of beginning, containing 1.94 acres, more or less, and being part of the real estate conveyed to Lake Waynoka in Deed Book 123 page 381 in the records of Brown County, Ohio.

Being subject to easements for existing public roads.

A survey of this property was made by Joseph T. Spilker, Registered Surveyor #S-5862 on October 5, 1972.

Parcel No. 08-00898.0000 Prior Deed Reference: Deed Book 133, Page 24, Deed Records of Brown County, Ohio. and the prayer of the complaint is that the Defendants, and each of them, and all persons claiming under them, be required to set out the nature and extent of their claims against said real estate or be forever barred from doing so; that all adverse claims to said real estate be determined by a decree of said court; that said decree declare and adjudge that Plaintiff owns in fee simple, and are entitled to the quiet and peaceful possession of said real estate; and that Defendants, and each of them, and all persons claiming under them, have no estate, right, title, lien, or interest in or to said real estate or any part thereof; that said decree permanently enjoin Defendants, each of them, and all persons claiming under them, from asserting any adverse claim to Plaintiffs’ title to said real estate; that Plaintiff recovers their costs incurred herein; and that they be granted such other and further relief to which they maybe entitled.

You are required to answer this complaint within 28 days after the last publication of this notice which will be published once each week for six (6) consecutive weeks and the last publication will be had on March 8th, 2020.

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

First Publication: February 2nd, 2020 Last Day of Publication: March 8th, 2020 Last Day to Answer: April 5th, 2020 Clark Gray, Clerk Court of Common Pleas Brown County, Ohio Thomas Lee Mayes (0090235) Attorney for Plaintiff 118 South Main Street Georgetown, Ohio 45120 (937) 378-6165 BCP 2-2-20, 2-9-20, 2-16-20, 2-23-20, 3-1-20, 3-8-20 ----------------------------------------

LEGAL NOTICE Unknown Spouse, if any, of Victor H. Moore aka Victor Moore, whose last place of residence is known as 10722 Tamme Road, Winchester, OH 45697 but whose present place of residence is unknown and The Unknown Heirs at Law, Devisees, Legatees, Executors and Administrators of the Estate of Victor H. Moore aka Victor Moore, whose last place of residence is unknown, will take notice that on December 13, 2019, Bayview Loan Servicing, LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability Company, filed its Amended Complaint in Foreclosure in Case No. CVE20190811 in the Court of Common Pleas Brown County, Ohio, alleging that the Defendants, Unknown Spouse, if any, of Victor H. Moore aka Victor Moore and The Unknown Heirs at Law, Devisees, Legatees, Executors and Administrators of the Estate of Victor H. Moore aka Victor Moore, have or claim to have an interest in the real estate located at 10722 Tamme Road, Winchester, OH 45697, PPN #16-026516.0200. A complete legal description may be obtained with the Brown County Auditor’s Office located at County Adm. Building, 800 Mt. Orab Pike, Georgetown, OH 45121.

The Petitioner further alleges that by reason of default of the Defendant(s) in the payment of promissory note, according to its tenor, the conditions of a concurrent mortgage deed given to secure the payment of said note and conveying the premises described, have been broken, and the same has become absolute.

The Petitioner prays that the Defendant(s) named above be required to answer and set up their interest in said real estate or be forever barred from asserting the same, for foreclosure of said mortgage, the marshalling of any liens, and the sale of said real estate, and the proceeds of said sale applied to the payment of Petitioner’s claim in the property order of its priority, and for such other and further relief as is just and equitable.

THE DEFENDANT(S) NAMED ABOVE ARE REQUIRED TO ANSWER ON OR BEFORE THE 15th DAY OF March, 2020.

BY: CLUNK, HOOSE CO., LPA Ethan J. Clunk #0095546 Attorneys for Plaintiff-Petitioner 4500 Courthouse Blvd.

Suite 400 Stow, OH 44224 (330) 436-0300 - telephone (330) 436-0301 - facsimile notice@clunkhouse.com BCP 2-2-20, 2-9-20, 2-16-20 ---------------------------------------LEGAL NOTIFICATION PUBLIC AUCTION The Board of County Commissioners of Brown County, Ohio, has authorized the sale of the following forfeited real property that is not needed by the County or the Brown County Drug and Major Crimes Task Force, without appraisal, by public auction: 12697 Heaton Road, Eagle Township, Brown County, Ohio; Parcel No. 07006880.0200. Prior Deed Reference: OR 491, page 2134. The real property will be sold by the Brown County Prosecutor’s Office at a public auction at 12697 Heaton Road, Sardinia, Ohio 45171 on Saturday, March 14, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. The property will be available for inspection starting one hour before the sale.

Terms: Minimum bid of $5,000.00. Property sold “as is” with no contingencies. The successful bidder(s) must pay a nonrefundable deposit of $5,000.00 on the day of auction by certified check, payable to the Brown County Treasurer, with appropriate identification. Deposit shall be applied to the purchase price. Balance due within 30 days of the date of auction. The successful bidder(s) shall be responsible for payment of real estate taxes, real estate transfer fees, and deed recording fees. In the event the successful bidder(s) does not fulfil the obligations identified in these terms, the successful bidder(s) shall forfeit the deposit of $5,000.00 and the property shall be re-auctioned.

The deed to the property will not be released on the day of auction.

Buyer information will be taken at time of payment of the deposit.

A deed will be provided upon full payment of the purchase price.

The Board of County Commissioners reserves the right to withdraw the property from the auction at any time prior to the sale by auction and reserves the right to reject all bids. If the Board rejects the bids, the deposit will be returned to the bidder.

Interested parties may contact the Brown County Drug and Major Crimes Task Force at (937) 378-4151 with any questions.

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS BROWN COUNTY, OHIO Barry Woodruff Tony Applegate Daryll Gray BCP 2-9-20, 2-16-20 ---------------------------------------THE BROWN COUNTY

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BROWN COUNTY COURT OF COMMON PLEAS PROBATE DIVISION GEORGETOWN, OH 45121 In regards to the Estate of Clarence Applegate, deceased.

Case No. 20181015 NOTICE OF PUBLICATION Stanley K. Purdy, ADM vs.

Regina Applegate, et al.

Chris Bradford, his Heirs, Next of Kin, Legatees, and any and all Beneficiaries shall take notice that Stanley K. Purdy, Administrator of the Estate of Clarence Applegate, whose address was 1896 Hunt Road, Blanchester, OH 45107, has filed an action to the real estate described in Exhibit A and a 2002 Fairmont Mobile Home, Serial Number MY02118389AB to pay debts of the Estate. Defendant should take notice that he will only receive notices required by law if he enters his appearance in the case as required by law.

Being situated in Samuel C. Cabell’s Military Survey No. 5229, in the Township of Perry, in the County of Brown, in the State of Ohio and bounded and described as follows: Beginning at a spike found in the centerline of Hunt Road No. 103 and a comer to a 2.002 acres of David G. Dennis and Janet A. Dennis as recorded in Volume 213, Page 735; thence with said Dennis’ line and a division line through the original 48.84 acres, S. 7 deg. 29’ 00” W. passing an iron pin found at 35.01 feet and an iron pin found at 348.60 feet at a comer to said Dennis, a distance of 530.90 feet to an iron pin set; thence with four division lines through the original 48.84 acres, S. 82 deg. 31’ 00” E. a distance of 184.77 feet to an iron pin set; thence S, 12 deg. 45’ 51” W. a distance of 472.03 feet to an iron pin found; thence N. 82 deg. 31’ 00” W., a distance of 152.03 feet to an iron pin found; thence N. 7 deg.

29’ 00” E., passing an iron pin set at 955.42 feet, a distance of 990.43 feet to a spike set in the centerline of the aforementioned Hunt Road; thence with said centerline of Hunt Road, N. 53 deg. 03’ 00” E., a distance of 15.00 feet to the beginning, CONTAINING 2.004 acres more or less, being a part of the original 48.84 acres of the premises transferred to Raymond E. McDonald and Sandra K. McDonald in Volume 181, Page 337 and subject to all legal highways.

Bearings are magnetic and based upon the N. 53 deg. 03’ 00” E, line. Subject to a perpetual water main easement set forth in Deed Book 219, Page 740, Brown County, Ohio Records.

Subject to a 20 foot temporary easement for right of way set forth in instrument recorded in Deed Book 219, Page 740, Brown County, Ohio Records.

A survey of this property was made by Robert E. Satterfield, Registered Surveyor No. 4238, October, 1984.

Chris Bradford’s last known address is 4241 Roselawn Avenue, Batavia, OH 45103.

Plaintiff prays for court orders as follows: 1. To sell the real estate and personal property described in attached Exhibit “A”.

2. To survey the property, if required, by Brown County Tax Map Department.

3. To employ a Realtor to aid in the sale of said property if necessary.

4. To have an Attorney to examine the title to the land to be sold and file a report with the court.

5. To grant Plaintiff authorization for such other matters as may be required.

Defendant is required to file an answer within 28 days of the last day of publication which is the 8th day of March, 2020.

Stanley K. Purdy (0025614) Attorney for the Estate of Clarence Applegate McConn, Cutrell, Purdy, and Mayes 118 S. Main Street Georgetown, OH 45121 BCP 2-2-20, 2-9-20, 2-16-20, 2-23-20, 3-1-20, 3-8-20 ---------------------------------------LEGAL NOTICE Sale of Real Estate Brown County Foreclosure Auction.

Case# CVE20190023.

Bank of America, N.A. vs Holly J. Dukes, et al.

The description of the property to be sold is as follows: Property Address: 1898 CROSSTOWN ROAD, Williamsburg, Brown, Ohio, 45176; Legal Description: Full Legal Listed on Public Website; Parcel Number:370713840204 Bidding will be available only on www.Auction.com opening on 02/25/2020 at 10:00 AM for a minimum of 7 days. Property may be sold on a provisional sale date should the third party purchaser fail to provide their deposit within the allotted time.

Provisional Sale date: 03/10/2020 at 10:00 AM. Sales subject to cancellation. The deposit required is $5000.00 to be paid by wire transfer within 2 hours of the sale ending. No cash is permitted. Purchaser shall be responsible for those costs, allowances, and taxes that the proceeds of the sale are insufficient to cover. To view all sale details and terms for this property visit www.Auction.com and enter the Search Code CVE20190023 into the search bar.

BCP 2-2-20, 2-9-20, 2-16-20 ----------------------------------------

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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. 20190294CVE

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. 20190294CVE

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. 20190294CVE

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 Irvin Croswait et al.

Defendants

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 Irvin Croswait et al.

Defendants

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 Irvin Croswait et al.

Defendants

Whereas, judgment has been rendered against certain parcels of real property for taxes, assessments, penalties, costs and charges as follows: EXHIBIT D PRIOR OWNER: Irvin R. Croswait Situated in the Township of Clark, County of Brown, State of Ohio, and partly in the Village of Hamersville, and in John Watts’ Military Survey Number 4262, lying Southeast of and adjacent to State Highway 774, and Southwest of and adjacent to Wooster Avenue, and more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a spike set at the point of intersection of the centerline of State Highway Number 774, the most northerly point of the land herein described; Thence with the centerline of Wooster Avenue, South 59 deg.

23’ 20” East, 299.29 feet to spike, a corner to the land of James E. Richey; Thence leaving the centerline of Wooster Avenue, with James B. Richey’s line, a line marked by a fence for the last approximate 249 feet, South 51 deg. 08’ West, 278.59 feet, passing an iron pin at 29 feet, to an iron pin, a corner to the land of Adrian L, Patten; Thence with Adrian L, Patten’s line, North 39 deg. 22’ 30” West, 279.17 feet to a spike in the centerline of State Highway Number 774, a corner to the land of Adrian L, Patten; Thence with the centerline of the highway, North 50 deg. 45’ 30” East, 176.15 feet to the place of beginning.

Containing 1.46 acres, approximately .20 acre of which lies within the Village of Hamersville.

Subject to Existing Easements of Public Highways and Streets and Public Utilities.

A survey of this property was made by William R. Ellis, Registered Surveyor Number 3229, in December, 1975.

Prior Deed References: O.R. Vol. 35, page 635, Brown County, Ohio Records.

Parcel Nos. 03-004132.0000 and 06-004132.0000 Whereas, such judgment orders such real property to be sold by the undersigned to satisfy the total amount of said judgment; 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 2nd day of March 2020 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 16th day of March 2020 at 1:00PM (2), for an amount sufficient to satisfy the judgment against the parcel.

Address: 10606 St Rte 774 Hamersville, Ohio 45130 Gordon Ellis Sheriff of Brown County, Ohio PUBLICATION DATES: February 9th, 16th & 23rd BROWN COUNTY PRESS Mary McMullen, Attorney #0066589 937-378-4151 ---------------------------------------PROBATE COURT OF BROWN COUNTY, OHIO DANNY R. BUBP, JUDGE IN RE: CHANGE OF NAME OF Emma Jane Huiet to Emma Jane Gibson.

CASE NO. 2020 9009 NOTICE OF HEARING ON CHANGE OF NAME The applicant has filed an Application for Change of Name in the Probate Court of Brown County, Ohio, requesting the change of name of Emma Jane Huiet to Emma Jane Gibson.

The hearing on the application will be held on the 16th day of March, 2020, at 11:00 o’clock A.M. in the Probate Court of Brown County, located at 510 E. State Street, Suite 1, Georgetown, OH 45121.

Amber Gibson 431 Robin Ave. Mt. Orab, OH 45154 BCP 2-16-20 ----------------------------------------

Whereas, judgment has been rendered against certain parcels of real property for taxes, assessments, penalties, costs and charges as follows: EXHIBIT C PRIOR OWNER: Irvin Croswait In the Township of Clark on the waters of Bullskin Creek, a part of James Knox Military Survey No. 2737, and lying on the Southeast side of the Hamersville-Felicity Road (now known as State Route 774), and being more particularly described as follows: Commencing at the intersection of the centerline of Bethel Maple Road and the centerline of the above mentioned State Route No. 774; Thence measured along the centerline of aforesaid State Route No. 774, North 51 degrees 15 minutes East, 1354.12 feet to nail and the real beginning point for this conveyance; Thence continuing along said centerline, North 51 degrees 37 minutes East a distance of 165.39 feet to a nail; Thence leaving said centerline South 39 degrees 58 minutes East a distance of 504.07 feet to an iron pin, passing an iron pin at 23.00 feet; Thence South 51 degrees 46 minutes 08 seconds West a distance of 176.09 feet to an iron pin; Thence North 38 degrees 45 minutes West a distance of 503.42 feet, passing an Iron pin at 480.42 feet to the point of beginning.

Containing 85,991.68033 sq. ft or 1.974 acres.

Subject to all legal highways and easements of records.

Prior Instrument Reference: Deed Book 241, Page 153 Brown County Records.

Parcel No. 03-004920.0000 Whereas, such judgment orders such real property to be sold by the undersigned to satisfy the total amount of said judgment; 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 2nd day of March 2020 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 16th day of March 2020 at 1:00PM (2), for an amount sufficient to satisfy the judgment against the parcel.

Address: 9738 St Rte 774 Hamersville, Ohio 45130 Gordon Ellis Sheriff of Brown County, Ohio PUBLICATION DATES: February 9th, 16th & 23rd BROWN COUNTY PRESS Mary McMullen, Attorney #0066589 937-378-4151 ---------------------------------------LEGAL NOTICE Sale of Real Estate Brown County Foreclosure Auction.

Case# CV 20180616.

Caliber Home Loans, Inc. vs Whitaker, Michael E., et al.

The description of the property to be sold is as follows: Property Address: 210 Woodward Street, Mount Orab, Brown, Ohio, 45154; Legal Description: Full Legal Listed on Public Website; Parcel Number:11-020200.0000 Bidding will be available only on www.Auction.com opening on 03/03/2020 at 10:00 AM for a minimum of 7 days. Property may be sold on a provisional sale date should the third party purchaser fail to provide their deposit within the allotted time. Provisional Sale date: 03/17/2020 at 10:00 AM. Sales subject to cancellation. The deposit required is $5000.00 to be paid by wire transfer within 2 hours of the sale ending. No cash is permitted. Purchaser shall be responsible for those costs, allowances, and taxes that the proceeds of the sale are insufficient to cover. To view all sale details and terms for this property visit www.Auction.com and enter the Search Code CV 20180616 into the search bar.

BCP 2-9-20, 2-16-20, 2-23-20 ----------------------------------------

Whereas, judgment has been rendered against certain parcels of real property for taxes, assessments, penalties, costs and charges as follows: EXHIBIT B PRIOR OWNER: Irvin Croswait, Sr.: Situate in the Township of Clark, County of Brown, State of Ohio, being part of James Knox Survey No. 2737, and being bounded and described as follows: Beginning at a spike in the center of State Route No. 774, said point being located N. 51 deg 15’ E. a distance of 1100.00 feet from the centerline intersection of Bethel-Maple Road and State Route No. 774, said point also being an original corner to the tract which this description is a part; Thence with the center of State Route No. 774, N. 51 deg 15’ E, a distance of 86.64 feet to a spike; Thence with a new division line S. 41 deg 04’ E. 5:02.29 feet to an iron pin in the line of W. A. Snider; Thence with Snider’s line S. 51 deg 47’ W. a distance of 86.64 feet to a corner post; Thence N, 41 deg 04’ W. passing an iron pin at 478.00 feet, a total distance of 501.45 feet to the point of beginning, CONTAINING 1.00 acre of land.

Being the result of a survey made by Charles M. Ryan, Registered Surveyor No. 5383 dated May 2, 1970.

Prior Deed Reference: D.B. 249, Page 428 of the Deed Records of Brown County, Ohio.

Parcel No. 03-004916.0000 Whereas, such judgment orders such real property to be sold by the undersigned to satisfy the total amount of said judgment; 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 2nd day of March 2020 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 16th day of March 2020 at 1:00PM (2), for an amount sufficient to satisfy the judgment against the parcel.

Address: 9720 St Rte 774 Hamersville, Ohio 45130 Gordon Ellis Sheriff of Brown County, Ohio PUBLICATION DATES: February 9th, 16th & 23rd BROWN COUNTY PRESS Mary McMullen, Attorney #0066589 937-378-4151 ---------------------------------------NOTICE OF FORFEITURE Notice is hereby given to any person with an ownership interest or security interest in the following property, to wit: 2014 Nissan Murano, VIN# JN8AZ1MU9EWE404999 that an Entry Ordering Forfeiture of Vehicle was filed in the Brown County Common Pleas Court in Case No. CRI2019-2225 on February 6, 2020, forfeiting the vehicle to the Mount Orab Police Department.

The Property is currently being held by the Mount Orab Police Department.

Any person having an ownership interest or security interest in said property may contest the forfeiture.

Zachary A. Corbin Brown County Prosecutor BCP 2-16-20, 2-23-20 ----------------------------------------

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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. 20190294CVE 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 Irvin Croswait 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: Irvin Croswait, Sr. Situate in the Township of Clark, County of Brown, State of Ohio, and being part of James Knox Survey No. 2737, and being bounded as follows: Beginning at a spike in the center of State Route No. 774, said point being located North 51 deg. 15’ East a distance of 1186.64 feet from the centerline intersection of State Route No. 774 and Bethel Maple Road; Thence with the center of said State Route No. 774, North 51 deg. 15’ East a distance of 167.48 feet to a spike; Thence with a new division line South 38 deg. 45’ East passing an iron pin at 23.45 feet a total distance of 503.42 feet to an iron pin in the line of W.A. Snider; Thence with Snider’s line South 51 deg. 47’ West a distance of 147.06 feet to an iron pin; Thence North 41 deg. 04’ West passing an iron pin at 478.84 feet a total distance of 502.29 feet to the point of beginning, CONTAINING 1.822 acres of land.

Land surveyed by Charles M. Ryan, Registered Surveyor No. 5383, August, 1970.

Being the same real estate conveyed by Fred Cline, et al. to James Liming and Viola Liming by deed recorded at Deed Book 179, Page 220, and deed from Viola Liming to James Liming recorded at Deed Book 211, Page 238, Deed Records of Brown County, Ohio.

Prior Deed Reference: D.B. 212; page 389 of the Deed Records of Brown County, Ohio.

Parcel No. 03-004900.0000 Whereas, such judgment orders such real property to be sold by the undersigned to satisfy the total amount of said judgment; 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 2nd day of March 2020 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 16th day of March 2020 at 1:00PM (2), for an amount sufficient to satisfy the judgment against the parcel.

Address: 9726 St Rte 774 Hamersville, Ohio 45130 Gordon Ellis Sheriff of Brown County, Ohio PUBLICATION DATES: February 9th, 16th & 23rd BROWN COUNTY PRESS Mary McMullen, Attorney #0066589 937-378-4151 ----------------------------------------

LEGAL NOTIFICATION PUBLIC AUCTION The Board of County Commissioners of Brown County, Ohio, has authorized the sale of the following forfeited real property that is not needed by the County or the Brown County Drug and Major Crimes Task Force, without appraisal, by public auction: 10707 Eastside Road, Clark Township, Brown County, Ohio 45130; Parcel Identification Number 03002436.0200. Prior Deed Reference: OR 496, page 2442. The real property will be sold by the Brown County Prosecutor’s Office at a public auction at 10707 Eastside Road, Hamersville, Ohio 45130 on Saturday, March 14, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. The property will be available for inspection starting one hour before the sale.

Terms: Minimum bid of $50,000.00. Property sold “as is” with no contingencies. The successful bidder(s) must pay a nonrefundable deposit of $5,000.00 on the day of auction by certified check, payable to the Brown County Treasurer, with appropriate identification. Deposit shall be applied to the purchase price. Balance due within 30 days of the date of auction. The successful bidder(s) shall be responsible for payment of real estate taxes, real estate transfer fees, and deed recording fees. In the event the successful bidder(s) does not fulfil the obligations identified in these terms, the successful bidder(s) shall forfeit the deposit of $5,000.00 and the property shall be re-auctioned.

The deed to the property will not be released on the day of auction.

Buyer information will be taken at time of payment of the deposit.

A deed will be provided upon full payment of the purchase price.

The Board of County Commissioners reserves the right to withdraw the property from the auction at any time prior to the sale by auction and reserves the right to reject all bids. If the Board rejects the bids, the deposit will be returned to the bidder.

Interested parties may contact the Brown County Drug and Major Crimes Task Force at (937) 378-4151 with any questions.

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS BROWN COUNTY, OHIO Barry Woodruff Tony Applegate Daryll Gray BCP 2-9-20, 2-16-20 ---------------------------------------LEGAL NOTICE The Cash Basis Annual Financial Report of Jefferson Township for the year ending December 31, 2019 has been submitted to the Auditor of the State of Ohio and is available for public inspection. A copy of the report may be provided upon request by contacting the Fiscal Officer at 937-377-4901. Regular meetings are held the first Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. All meetings are held at the township building located at 133 South Columbus Street, Russellville, OH. Any changes that affect meeting dates will be posted at the township building.

Submitted by: Sandra Best Fiscal Officer Jefferson Township, Brown County BCP 2-16-20 ---------------------------------------LEGAL NOTICE The 2019 Annual Financial Report for the Village of Mt. Orab, Brown County, Ohio is complete and available for review at the office of the chief fiscal officer, 211 South High Street, Mt. Orab, Ohio.

Michael Boyd Chief Fiscal Officer BCP 2-16-20 ----------------------------------------

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF BROWN COUNTY, OHIO Danny R. Bubp, Judge Case #2019 1143 A AFFIDAVIT FOR SERVICE

BY PUBLICATION Kelly Lee, Administrator of the Estate of Scott Christopher Lee, Deceased Plaintiff v.

Patricia Mayela Rodriguez Rodriguez, et al Defendants Susan Marie Allspach, Attorney for the Estate of Scott Christopher Lee, being duly cautioned and sworn, states that she is the attorney for the Plaintiff in the within action and that the names and residences of each of the following named defendants are unknown to her and cannot with reasonable diligence be ascertained and that service of summons cannot be made on the following defendants: 1. Patricia Mayela Rodriguez Rodriguez 2. Unknown next of kin, legatees and devisees of Scott Christopher Lee The last known addresses of said defendants are unknown.

Affiant has attempted to learn the existence and present addresses of any of said unknown defendants by making inquiries of the living beneficiaries and next of kin of all of the deceased persons and examining all of the public records and all of the internet search engines available for such purposes.

This is one of the actions mentioned in Ohio Revised Code Section 2703.14 wherein service by publication may be made on said defendants.

Susan Marie Allspach, Esq. #0065319 BCP 2-16-20, 2-23-20, 3-1-20, 3-8-20, 3-15-20, 3-22-20 ---------------------------------------NOTICE The 2019 Annual Financial Report for Pike Township, Brown County, has been submitted to the office of the Ohio State Auditor. A copy of the report is available for examination at the Pike Township Community Building, 12700 SR 774, Pike Township, Brown County, upon contacting the Fiscal Officer.

Jenny Lind Conrad, Fiscal Officer Pike Township 937-444-7418 BCP 2-16-20 ---------------------------------------LEGAL NOTICE The Village of Sardinia is accepting sealed bids for the sale of a 2006 Ford Crown Victoria Police Cruiser. Minimum bid requirement is $1,000.

The deadline to submit a sealed bid is February 28, 2020. Vehicle can be viewed by setting an appointment with the Chief of Police by calling 937-446-3807.

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Tips to avoid the flu this year The Ohio Department of Health reported last week that there have been more than 4,400 hospitalizations due to flu in Ohio during the 2019-2020 flu season.

Older adults are at increased risk of complications from the flu, which can include pneumonia, bronchitis, sinus infections, and more. Flu can also make chronic health conditions like asthma and heart failure worse. These complications can lead to serious illness and even death.

The Ohio Department of Aging advises older Ohioans and anyone who spends time with older adults to take steps to avoid getting and spreading the flu.

“Each older Ohioan should take every precaution possible to protect themselves from the flu.

This includes getting a flu shot and adopting healthy habits,” said Ursel McElroy, director of the Ohio Department of Aging.

“Likewise, anyone who lives with or cares for an older adult should take steps to prevent getting the flu and passing it to those around them.”

Flu season is typically from October through May in Ohio. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has designated current flu activity in Ohio as “widespread.” The Ohio

Department of Health called the flu Ohio’s primary infectious disease threat.

It is not too late to get a flu shot. A shot today can provide protection for the remainder of the season.

Shots are still widely available and are covered by Medicare Part B with no copay for adults age 65 and older.

Much attention is being given to the 2019 novel coronavirus (2019 nCoV).

Ohio health officials point out that Ohioans are much more likely to get sick from the flu than 2019 nCoV. However, the general public can take the usual, recommended actions to prevent infection.

• Frequently wash your hands for 20 seconds or more with soapy water.

• Use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer when you are unable to wash your hands.

• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth with unwashed hands.

• Get plenty sleep and manage stress.

• Eat well and stay as physically active as possible to ensure a healthy immune system.

• Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.

• Avoid contact with people who are sick and things

they may have touched.

Flu symptoms may come on quickly and include fever, headache, extreme tiredness, dry cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, muscle aches, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. If you think you may have the flu, limit the time you spend with others until you are fever-free for at least 24 hours without the use of medicine. Stay home while you are sick (except to visit a health care professional) and avoid close contact with others. Call ahead to doctor’s offices, nursing homes, and senior centers to see if they have visitation restrictions for those who have flu-like symptoms. Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or sleeve when coughing or sneezing.

If you get the flu, proper care can lessen symptoms and decrease the time you are ill. Drink plenty of liquids to replace fluids lost through fever and sweating. Talk to your health care provider about medicines you can take to manage your symptoms and how they may interact with other medicines you take.

Visit www.flu.ohio.gov for information and resources to help you fight the flu.

Grant Days 2020 plans Birthday season is approaching for President U.S. Grant, so please help Georgetown celebrate! All are invited to attend the 24th Annual U.S. Grant Days in Georgetown, Ohio: April 23-25, 2020.

This event is kicked off on Thursday, April 23, 2020 at 7:30pm with a program called, “Women in Grant’s Life” by Chris Burns, sponsored by the Brown Co. Historical Society. This program will be held at Georgetown United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, located at 217 S. Main St. There is free admission with refreshments, for this event.

On Friday, April 24, local 4th graders will visit the Homestead, Bailey House

and School House. At 7:30pm please help us welcome popular Grant re-enactor, Dr. Curt Fields with “U.S. Grant to the White House”. This program will also be held at the United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall. Donations will be accepted for this event.

Saturday, April 25, will end the weekend with loads of historical fun at the Grant Homestead located at 219. E. Grant Ave. From 9:00am-4:00pm visitors can check out a variety of living-history tents featuring: General and Mrs. Grant, telegraphs, marbles, a blacksmith, bee keeping, of-the-period weapon demonstrations, talking parrots, magic shows, food and more. Weather permit-

ting; tours of the Ammen House (115 S. Apple St.) will take place from 10:30am -1:00pm.

Special attractions that day include Ben Kemp with McGregor Cottage; where President Grant completed his memoirs and passed away. There will also be a memorial tribute to longtime local Grant re-enactor, Michael Miller. As always the Homestead and School House (508 S. Water St.) will be open. Remember to bring cash to purchase your special souvenirs.

For more information please visit: http://usgrantboyhoodhome.org/ or call 937-378-3087.

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Proposed hunting changes Proposed small game and migratory bird hunting seasons that begin in the fall of 2020 were presented to the Ohio Wildlife Council on Wednesday, Jan. 15, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. Included among the proposals are several changes recommended to increase hunting opportunities for those who enjoy spending time in Ohio’s great outdoors.

"The proposed hunting season recommendations are developed by Division of Wildlife biologists and combine public input with the best species population science available,” said Division of Wildlife Chief Kendra Wecker. “Population safeguards are designed to support the important activities of hunting and trapping while sustaining Ohio’s wildlife.

We are proud to continue serving all Ohioans and look forward to another bountiful year for sportsmen and women.”

A change from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service provides additional waterfowl hunting days to members of the U.S. armed forces. In response, it was proposed on Wednesday to permit active military and veterans to hunt during the two-day youth waterfowl season, Oct. 3-4, 2020. The opening date for waterfowl hunting in the north zone was proposed to start one week later, Oct. 24, 2020, allowing for more November hunting days later in the season. It was also proposed to reduce the daily bag limit for scaup to one bird during the first 15 days of the season, and two birds during the last 45 days of

the season in the south zone, north zone, and Lake Erie marsh zone, as required in the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service season framework.

New proposals include opening the 2021 spring turkey season on Saturday rather than Monday in both the south zone and northeast zone. This proposal is designed to provide two additional weekend days for wild turkey hunters.

The south zone opening date was proposed for April 24, 2021, and the northeast zone opening date was proposed for May 1, 2021. The 2021 youth turkey hunting season dates were proposed for April 17-18, statewide.

New proposals also include requiring a fur taker permit for coyote hunting and trapping, and adding coyote to the furbearer trapping season. This proposal was made to better align with other furbearer hunting and trapping regulations, and will ensure proper training will be completed prior to trapping coyote by requiring the fulfillment of a trapper education course. Ohio resident landowners are not required to have a hunting license or fur taker permit when hunting or trapping on land they own.

It was further proposed to close quail hunting on all state-owned or controlled public hunting areas, except for Tri-Valley Wildlife Area and controlled hunts on Crown City Wildlife Area. The quail bag limit was proposed to be reduced to two birds. Ruffed grouse hunting dates were proposed to be shortened from Oct. 10 to Nov. 29, 2020 on state-owned or controlled public hunting areas, and

from Oct. 10, 2020, to Jan. 1, 2021, on private land.

The ruffed grouse bag limit was proposed to be reduced to one bird. Quail and ruffed grouse regulations were proposed to better conserve the current population of birds that have been in decline for several years.

A complete list of proposed hunting season dates for 2020-2021 are available at wildohio.gov. Proposals concerning Ohio’s whitetailed deer hunting seasons will be presented at the next Ohio Wildlife Council meeting, scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2020.

Ohioans are encouraged to provide comments on the proposed rule changes and may do so in person or online. In-person comments can be submitted during the weeklong open house period from March 2-6, 2020, at any Division of Wildlife district office.

Online submissions can be made at wildohio.gov beginning Feb. 21, 2020.

The Ohio Wildlife Council is an eight-member board that approves all Ohio Division of Wildlife proposed rules and regulations. Council meetings are open to the public. Individuals interested in providing comments are asked to call 614-265-6304 at least two days prior to the meeting to register. All comments are required to be three minutes or less.

A statewide hearing on all proposed rules will be held at the Division of Wildlife’s District One office on Wednesday, March 25, 2020 at 9 a.m. The office is located at 1500 Dublin Road, Columbus 43215.