Public Notices

(First Published in the Ellsworth County Independent/
Reporter, September 21, 2017)

NOTICE TO H&B COMMUNICATIONS
TELEPHONE CUSTOMERS

Beginning October 3, 2017, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) will increase the Federal Universal Service Charge (FUSC) from 17.1%  to 18.8% on your monthly Interstate Access Charges.    
The FUSC surcharge factor recovers the costs associated with H&B Communications    contributions to the Federal Universal Fund program.  This government mandated program is designed to help keep local telephone service rates affordable for all customers in all areas of the United States.    

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(First Published in the Ellsworth County Independent/
Reporter, September 7, 2017)

IN THE DISTRICT COURT
OF ELLSWORTH COUNTY, KANSAS

In the Matter of the Guardianship and
Conservatorship of Betty J. Hinton    
Case No. 16-PR-16
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NOTICE OF SALE

(First Published in the Ellsworth County Independent/
Reporter, September 7, 2017)

IN THE DISTRICT COURT
OF ELLSWORTH COUNTY, KANSAS
CIVIL DIVISION
             
STATE OF KANSAS, ex rel.
KANSAS HIGHWAY PATROL,   
Plaintiff,                 
v.                            Case No.  17 CV 29
$5,199.17 IN U.S. CURRENCY, M/L;
3 GRAMS OF MARIJUANA;
Defendants.          
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Pursuant to the Kansas Standard Asset Seizure
and Forfeiture Act,
 K.S.A. 60-4101 et seq.               

NOTICE OF PENDING FORFEITURE   
Pursuant to K.S.A. 60-4109

(First Published in the Ellsworth County Independent/
Reporter, September 7, 2017)

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
CITY OF ELLSWORTH BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS

Dear Property Owner:
The City of Ellsworth Board of Zoning Appeals will conduct a Public Hearing on September 27, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers located at 121 W. 1st Street, Ellsworth, Kansas to consider approving a Preliminary Re-Subdivision Plat in a Multiple Family Dwelling Family District (M-3) District; Requirements within 200’of property being proposed for subdividing or re-subdividing and 1,000’ of the property where the lot or tract will border on lands outside the city boundary.
A site location map and proposed lot layout is included with this notice.

Applicant: Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan
Retirement Village

(First Published in the Ellsworth County Independent/
Reporter, September 7, 2017)

NOTICE OF USD 400 SCHOOL BOARD ELECTION
to be held November 7, 2017
County of McPherson

In compliance with KSA 25-2018(e), notice is hereby given that a school district election will be held November 7, 2017 by Unified School District No. 400 of McPherson County, Kansas for the purpose of electing three (3) Board of Education members. The polls will be open at 7:00 am to 7:00 pm. Registration is required to be a qualifed elector.

Candidates are:
DISTRICT I - Position 4 - Vote for 1
Bryce Wampler
DISTRICT II - Position 5 - Vote for 1
Joe Ryan
Chris Baker
DISTRICT III - Position 6 - Vote for 1
Christopher Bauer

The voting places will be as follows:
ELLSWORTH COUNTY VOTERS:
Marquette Senior Center

Dated this 28th day of August, 2017.
Hollie D. Melroy
McPherson County Clerk

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(First Published in the Ellsworth County Independent/
Reporter, August 31, 2017)

IN THE DISTRICT COURT
OF ELLSWORTH COUNTY, KANSAS

In the Matter of the Estate
Of            Case No. 2017-PR-000033
DOUGLAS W. SMITH, also known as
DOUGLAS WARREN SMITH, and also known as
DOUGLAS SMITH, Deceased
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NOTICE OF HEARING

(First Published in the Ellsworth County Independent/
Reporter, August 31, 2017)

LEPC NOTICE

(First Published in the Ellsworth County Independent/
Reporter, August 31, 2017)

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE