Public Notices

(First Published in the Ellsworth County Independent/
Reporter June 30, 2016)

IN THE DISTRICT COURT
OF MITCHELL COUNTY, KANSAS
            
IN THE INTEREST OF:
QWANNAH HEDGE    Case No. 2016-JC-04
DOB XX/XX/2004, a female

    NOTICE OF HEARING-Publication
    Pursuant to K.S.A. 38-2237

TO: JEREMY SMITH, and all other persons who are or may be concerned

You are hereby notified that a Petition has been filed with the Court to determine that the child is a child in need of care.  The Court may find that Jeremy Smith is unfit by reason or conduct or condition which renders him unable to care properly for a child, the conduct or condition is unlikely to change in the foreseeable future, the parental rights of the parent should be terminated, and/or a permanent custodian should be appointed for the child(ren).

(First Published in the Ellsworth County Independent/
Reporter June 30, 2016)

ORDINANCE NO. 3071

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING MAP
IN THE CITY OF ELLSWORTH,
ELLSWORTH COUNTY, KANSAS

BE IT ORDAINED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF ELLSWORTH, KANSAS:
WHEREAS, the following described land is currently within city limits of the City of Ellsworth, Kansas, and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Ellsworth, Kansas, finds it advisable to update the zoning area described;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF ELLSWORTH, KANSAS:
That the Zoning Map for the City of Ellsworth is amended so as to include the following described tracts of land.  Said Zoning Amendment shall be reflected on the map entitled “Zoning Map of the City of Ellsworth.”
Zoning Change from – Residential – 1 (R-1) to Industrial -1 (I-1):

(First Published in the Ellsworth County Independent/
Reporter June 23, 2016)

IN THE DISTRICT COURT
OF ELLSWORTH COUNTY, KANSAS

In the Matter of the Estate
of        Case No.: 2016-PR-000019
Wilbur E. Sauers, Deceased

NOTICE OF HEARING

THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED:
You are hereby notified that a Petition has been filed in this Court by Ellen Russell an heir of Wilbur E. Sauers, deceased, requesting:  
Descent be determined of the following described real estate situated in Ellsworth County, Kansas:
Lots One (1) through Five (5) in Block One Hundred (100), All of Block One Hundred One (101); The West Half (W/2) of Block One Hundred Two (102); All of Block One Hundred Sixteen (116); All of Block One Hundred Seventeen (117); all in the City of Kanopolis, in Ellsworth County, Kansas

(First Published in the Ellsworth County Independent/
Reporter June 23, 2016)

ORDER
for closing of registration books
before primary election
August 2, 2016

Pursuant to the provisions of K.S.A. 25-2311(c), notice is hereby given that on the 12th day of July, 2016, all registration books for the primary election will close at the end of regular business hours. Registration books will remain closed until the 3rd day of August, 2016.
WITNESS MY HAND and the seal of my office this 22nd day of June, A.D. 2016.
                
Shelly D. Vopat
Ellsworth County Clerk/Election Officer

2t 6/30

(First Published in the Ellsworth County Independent/
Reporter June 16, 2016)

NOTICE OF PRIMARY ELECTION
STATE OF KANSAS
ELLSWORTH COUNTY, SS:

I, Shelly D. Vopat, Ellsworth County Election Officer, State of Kansas, do hereby give notice that a Primary Election will be held in the County of Ellsworth on Tuesday, August 2, 2016.
Also, in accordance with the law, I hereby publish the candidates to be voted on in the General Election.  The polling places listed below will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

ELLSWORTH COUNTY, KANSAS POLLING PLACES

Ash Creek Precinct, Ellsworth American Legion
Black Wolf Precinct, Ellsworth American Legion
Carneiro Precinct, Kanopolis City Library
Clear Creek Precinct, Kanopolis City Library
Columbia Precinct, Ellsworth American Legion
Ellsworth Township Precinct, Ellsworth American Legion

(First Published in the Ellsworth County Independent/
Reporter, June 16, 2016)

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 Wednesday July 6, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers located at 121 W. 1st Street, Ellsworth, Kansas to consider granting a variance in a Residential – 1 (R-1) District; Requirements for less than the 25’ minimum for front and back setback requirements.
A site location map and proposed lot layout is included with this notice.
Applicant: Dirk Larsen
The property variance being considered is described as follows:
Legal Description: 409 E. 8th Street
1.Kupp er’s Addition, Lot 7 & Beginning Northwest Corner Lot 8, The East 8’, South 165.5’, N165’ to Point of Beginning in Block 6, City of Ellsworth, KS

(First Published in the Ellsworth County Independent/
Reporter, June 16, 2016)

STATEMENT OF NONDISCRIMINATION

Western Cooperative Electric is a recipient of Rural Development funding, through an agency of the U.S. Department of Agriculture.  This statement is being provided as a requirement in accordance with Departmental Regulation 4300-003.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

(First Published in the Ellsworth County Independent/
Reporter, June 2, 2016)

IN THE DISTRICT COURT
OF ELLSWORTH COUNTY, KANSAS

In the Matter of the Estate
of        Case No. 2016-PR-13
Marlene B. Montgomery, Deceased

NOTICE OF HEARING AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS

THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED:
You are hereby notified that on May 24, 2016, a Petition was filed in this Court by Citizens State Bank & Trust Co., as Executor named in the "Last Will and Testament of Marlene B. Montgomery," deceased, dated November 20, 1998, requesting the instrument attached thereto be admitted to probate and record as the Last Will and Testament of the decedent; Letters Testamentary under the Kansas Simplified Estates Act be issued to the Executor to serve without bond.    

(First Published in the Ellsworth County Independent/
Reporter, June 2, 2016)

IN THE DISTRICT COURT
OF ELLSWORTH COUNTY, KANSAS

In the Matter of the Estate
of         Case No. 2016-PR-14
Ronald L. Montgomery, Deceased

NOTICE OF HEARING AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS

THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED:
You are hereby notified that on May 24, 2016, a Petition was filed in this Court by Citizens State Bank & Trust Co., as Executor named in the "Last Will and Testament of Ronald L. Montgomery," deceased, dated November 20, 1998, requesting the instrument attached thereto be admitted to probate and record as the Last Will and Testament of the decedent; Letters Testamentary under the Kansas Simplified Estates Act be issued to the Executor to serve without bond.    

(First Published in the Ellsworth County Independent/
Reporter, June 2, 2016)

H&B Communications Service Rates
Public Notice

H&B Communications, Inc. is a quality telecommunications service provider who provides basic and enhanced services at reasonable rates within its service area (Bushton, Dorrance and Holyrood).  Kansas Corporation Commission in General Exchange Tariff Section 3 adjusted the local exchange telephone basic services rates effective March 1, 2015 as follows:            
    Monthly Rates
    Single Party Residence         $17.00
    Single Party Business        $20.00
    Rotary Hunt             $20.55
    State Mandated Emergency 911    $     .60
Service-Each Telephone Number