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Responding to 2020 census The 2020 Census is happening now. You can still respond by phone, mail, or online using your computer, smartphone, or tablet. To respond online, go to my2020census.gov, click start questionnaire, if you have misplaced your census id there is a link titled "If you do not have a Census ID, click here." It is located below the Census ID login field. If you are unable to respond online, you can call 844-3302020 and take the census over the phone. Census workers will occasionally follow up with homes to ask questions about their responses. The goal is to ensure that no person is left out of the census or counted in more than one place. We review your responses in order to ensure that we have a complete and accurate 2020 Census. All responses are kept confidential. The 2020 Census caller will not ask about your financial information or Social Security number. They will only review the responses that you previously provided. If you think you missed a call from the Census Bureau (or actually received one) but want to confirm the legitimacy of the call, call 844809-7717 (English) to speak with a local Census Bureau representative. Business hours are 7:00am to 12:00am Eastern Time, Monday through Friday. The Census Bureau will never ask you for: Your full Social Security number. Your bank account or credit card numbers. Anything on behalf of a political party. Money or donations. A key way to identify scam
websites is to look at the website address. All valid Census Bureau websites will always have ".gov" at the end. 2020census.gov provides key information about the 2020 Census and how to respond. My2020census.gov is the direct website address you can use to respond to the 2020 C e n s u s online. 2020census.gov will also direct you to my2020census.gov to respond. If someone visits your home to collect a response for the 2020 Census, you can do the following to verify their identity: First, check to make sure that they have a valid ID badge, with their photograph, a U.S. Department of Commerce watermark, and an expiration date. If you still have questions about their identity, you can call 844-330-2020 to speak with a Census Bureau representative. The 2020 Census is more than a population count. It's an opportunity to shape your community's future. Every year, billions of dollars in federal funding go to hospitals, fire departments, schools, roads, and other resources based on census data. The results of the census also determine the number of seats each state will have in the U.S. House of Representatives, and they are used to draw congressional and state legislative districts. It's also in the Constitution: Article 1, Section 2, mandates that the country conduct a count of its population once every 10 years. The 2020 Census will mark the 24th time that the country has counted its population since 1790.
CIVIL Midland Credit Management versus David Benjamin, case #20200232, filed 4-24-20, Action: Other Civil Mia Carpenter versus Stephanie McCloud, case #20200235, filed 4-30-20,
Action: Other Civil
Common Pleas
DOMESTIC Terry Miller, Mt. Orab versus Harold Miller, Georgetown, Case #20200236, filed 4-30-20, Action: Termination of Marriage
Obituaries NEWS
Ronald Kortier, 77
Ronald K. Kortier, age 77 of Mt.Orab, Ohio passed away at home surrounded by the love of his life, wife Carolyn Kortier and his loving family Tuesday, April 28, 2020. He retired from the Sears and Roebuck, Co. in Livonia, Michigan, enjoyed classic cars, motorcycles and spending time with family, friends and his “car buddies.” One of his proudest moments was winning first place with his 1948 Ford convertible at the 2019 Detroit Autorama Hot Rod Show. Ron will be forever remembered for his endearing personality, debonair appearance, adventurous nature, love of family and furry-friends and for holding the hands-down honor of “Best Uncle and Papaw Ever.” He was born on May 24, 1942 in Wayne, Michigan the son of the late Omer Anthony and Florence Elizabeth (Bruskotter) Kortier. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife - Fran (Magyar) Kortier, three sisters - Marcile Hutchinson, Betty Grant and Mary Pavlik, one sister-in-law - Rita Kortier and one step-daughter - Debbie Porter. Mr. Kortier is survived by his wife – Carolyn (Resibois) Kortier ; three brothers Paul (Cecile) Kortier of Hillman, Michigan, his “almost twin” Herbert Kortier of Tipton, Michigan and Thomas (Judy) Kortier of Ypsilanti, Michigan; two step-sons Greg (Jackie) Mullen of Sierra Vista, Arizona and Gary Mullen of Mt.Orab, Ohio; one son-in-law - Kenneth Porter – Mt.Orab, Ohio; four grandchildren - Heather Porter, Brian Porter and Ivy and Silas Rook and many nieces and nephews who were the children of his heart. Due to the COVID-19 Virus Pandemic, Private services will be held Monday, May 4, 2020 at the convenience of the family. Interment will be in the Parkview Memorial Cemetery in Livonia, Michigan. The Cahall Funeral Home in Mt.Orab, Ohio is serving the family. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that masses be said in Ron’s name at the St. Michael Catholic Church, c/o St. Angela Merici Parish, P.O. Box 279, Fayetteville, OH 45118 or your home parish. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the St. Michael Catholic Church, c/o St. Angela Merici Parish, P.O. Box 279, Fayetteville, OH 45118. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.cahallfuneralhomes.com
Royce Pfeffer, 81
Royce A. Pfeffer, 81, of May’s Lick passed away on Monday April 27, 2020 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born in Tollesboro, Kentucky on July 10, 1938 daughter of the late Roy & Marietta Owens Quinn. She was a member of the St. Michaels Church in Ripley and a retired 38 year employee of US Shoe. She had a strong spirit and infectious laugh that will be missed by those who knew her. Survivors include her longtime companion Alvin Davis; a daughter Belinda Maxie of Crothersville, IN; 2 grandchildren, Kayleigh Grippa and John Michael Grippa; 2 sisters, Carolyn Jones and Barb Thomas; a brother, Roy “Sonny” Quinn. Also, Lora Davis, Jim (Missy) Davis, Anne & Ava Wamsley, Shelby & Madeline Davis & several nieces & nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Michael Pfeffer; 3 sisters, Katherine Ashley, Jeanette Applegate, Ruby Morgan. Services will be Private. Palmer Funeral Home & Crematory of May’s Lick is serving the family. In lieu of flowers, memorials suggested to May’s Lick Volunteer Fire Department (P.O. Box 97, May’s Lick, KY 41055). Friends may offer online condolences to www.palmerfuneralhome.net
Probate
Sarah O’Rourke, Virginia Beach, case #20201072, DOD 10-11-19, filed 4-24-20
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NOTICE TO BIDDERS Separate, sealed bids for each of the requirements set forth below will be received at the Office of the Treasurer of the Board of Education of the Southern Hills Career and Technical Center, 9193 Hamer Road, Georgetown, Ohio 45121 until: 3:00 p.m. – local time May 13, 2020 and will be publicly opened and read immediately thereafter at the usual place of meeting, and a report thereof made to the board at their next meeting. Said work consisting of asphalt pavement repair at Southern Hills Career and Technical Center. The Contract Documents are available for purchase from: Key Blue Prints Inc., 411 Elliott Ave, Cincinnati, Ohio 45215, 513-8212111 www.keycompanies.com. Documents will be forwarded at bidder's expense. Bids shall be submitted on the form furnished with each set of bid documents or on a photographic copy of that form. Each bid shall be accompanied by a bid guarantee meeting requirements of Section 153.54 of the Ohio Revised Code. Said guarantee may be in the form of a bond (ORC 153.571) or a certified check, cashiers check, or letter of credit meeting requirements of 153.54. Bids received after the time and date set for bid opening will be returned to the bidder unopened. The said Board of Education reserves the right to waive informalities, and to accept or reject any and all, or parts of any and all bids. No bids may be withdrawn for at least 60 days after the scheduled closing time for receipt of bids. The probable construction cost estimate for this work is: $110,000 base bid Board of Education – Southern Hills Career and Technical Center By: Kari Barnes, Treasurer RB 5-7-20, 5-14-20 ----------------------------------------
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