ALL Real Estate advertised herein is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act, which makes it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation, or discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin, or intention to make any such preference, limitation, or discrimination. We will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. All persons are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis.

(FIRST published in the Great Bend Tribune February 25, 2010)3t
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF BARTON COUNTY, KANSAS
In the Matter of the Estate of
BETTY L. OETKEN,
Deceased
2010-PR-21
NOTICE OF HEARING AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS
THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED;
You are hereby notified that on the 22nd day of February, 2010, a Petition was filed in the Court by Richard W. Brown, as the named Executor in the “Last Will and Testament of Betty L. Oetken” deceased, dated February 2, 2009, praying the instrument attached thereto be admitted to probate and record as the Last Will and Testament of the decedent and that Letters Testamentary under the Kansas Simplified Estates Act be issued to the Executor to serve without bond.
You are further advised that under the provisions of the Kansas Simplified Estates Act the Court need not supervise administration of the Estate, and no notice of any action of the Executrix or other proceedings in the administration will be given, except for notice of final settlement of decedent’s estate.
You are further advised if written objections to simplified administration are filed with the Court, the Court may order that supervised administration ensue.
You are required to file your written defenses thereto on or before the 22nd day of March, 2010 at 1:00 P.M. in the District Court in Great Bend, Barton County, Kansas, at which time and place the cause will be heard. Should you fail therein, judgment and decree will be entered in due course upon the Petition.
All creditors are notified to exhibit their demands against the Estate within four (4) months from the date of the first publication of this notice, as provided by law, and if their demands are not thus exhibited, they shall be forever barred.
Richard W. Brown
Petitioner
BROWN, ISERN & CARPENTER
Attorneys at Law
1909 Lakin Avenue
PO Box 1626
Great Bend, Kansas 67530
(620) 792-5388

(FIRST published in the Great Bend Tribune February 25, 2010)3t
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF BARTON COUNTY, KANSAS
In the Matter of the Estate of
HENRY EUGENE DUNNAWAY, also known as HENRY E. DUNNAWAY
Deceased
No. 2010 PR 22
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 Brenda Hayes, an heir at law of Henry Eugene Dunnaway, also known as Henry E. Dunnaway, deceased, praying: That descent be determined of the following described real estate:
Lots Three (3) and Four (4), in Block Two (2), in Forest Park Addition to the City of Ellinwood, Barton County, Kansas, according to the recorded Plat thereof; being a part of Section Thirty-one (31), Township Nineteen (19) South, Range Eleven (11) West, Barton County, Kansas.
and all personal property and other real estate owned by the decedent at the time of his death.
You are required to file your written defenses thereto on or before the 22nd day of March, 2010, at 1:30 o’clock p.m., of said day, in said Court, in the City of Great Bend, in Barton County, Kansas, at which time and place said cause will be heard. Should you fail therein, judgment and decree will be entered in due course upon the Petition.
Brenda Hayes
Petitioner
Keenan Law Firm, P.A.
2200 Lakin; PO Drawer 459
Great Bend, Kansas 67530
Telephone: (620)793-7813
Attorneys for Petitioner

(FIRST published in the Great Bend Tribune March 11, 2010)3t
INVITATION TO BID
The City of Great Bend, Kansas will accept sealed written bids for the installation of the main hangar door at Great Bend Municipal Airport, until 12:00 p.m., March 19, at the City Offices, 1209 Main St. The door measures 80’ X 20’ and the quotes shall include installation of the free-standing header and installation of sheeting. For specific information, call Martin Miller, Airport Manager, 620 793-4168.

(First published in the Great Bend Tribune March 4, 2010)-2t
NOTICE OF QUESTION SUBMITTED ELECTION FOR THE
CONSOLIDATION OF SCHOOL DISTRICTS
TO: The resident electors of Unified School District No. 328, Ellsworth County, State of Kansas, and of Unified School District No. 354, Barton County, State of Kansas:
You are hereby notified that on April 6, 2010, there will be an election held in Unified School District No. 328, Ellsworth County, State of Kansas, and in Unified School District No. 354, Barton County, State of Kansas, to submit the question of consolidating the two named school districts, to the voters, as provided for in K.S.A. 72-8701 et seq. All of the resident electors in Unified School District No. 328, Ellsworth County, State of Kansas, and in Unified School District No. 354, Barton County, State of Kansas, shall be entitled to vote at such election.
The proposition to be voted upon is as follows:
"Shall school districts Unified School Districts No. 328, Ellsworth County, State of Kansas and Unified School District No. 354, Barton County, State of Kansas form a consolidated unified school district?"
"To vote in favor of consolidation make a cross (X) mark or a check () mark in the square after the word 'yes'. To vote against consolidation, make a cross (X) mark or a check () mark in the square after the word 'no'."
The proposition shall be deemed approved if a majority of the resident electors of each school district proposed to be consolidated shall vote "yes".
The polls will be opened for voting at the voting places named below at 7:00 o'clock A.M. and will remain open continuously until 7:00 o'clock P.M. at which time they will be closed.
Polling places:
WILSON SENIOR CENTER, 511 25th ST., WILSON
City of Wilson, All of Wilson Township, Noble Township Sections,5,6,7,8,17,18,19,20,29,30,31,32 & W1/2 of Sections 4,9,16,21,28,&33, Columbia Twp. Sections 6,7,18,19,30 & N1/2 of 31, Highland Twp, Lincoln County S1/2 of section 36, Golden Belt Twp. Lincoln County, Sections 28-33.
ST. PETER LUTHERAN PARISH HALL, 209 S. COUNTY RD, HOLYROOD
The entire City of Holyrood, All of Palacky Township, Valley Township excepting Sections 31-36. Resident in USD 328 living in Cleveland Township, Barton County consisting of the E1/2 of Section 13; the SE _ of Section 25 and N1/2 of Section 36, Independent Township, Barton County consisting of Sections 1, 2,11,&12; Cleveland Township, Barton County, consisting of the W1/2 of Section 35,
LORRAINE CITY HALL, 239 S. MAIN, LORRAINE
The entire City of Lorraine, All of Green Garden Township, Lincoln Township Section 4 through 9, and Sections 16-36, Ash Creek Township, Sections 19,30 & 31, Thomas Township except Sections 1, 12,13,24 25 & 36.
DORRANCE CITY BUILDING, DORRANCE
The entire City of Dorrance, Russell County and all of Plymouth Township, Russell County.
BUSHTON COMMUNITY CENTER, 301 N. MAIN,BUSHTON
The entire City of Bushton, Rice County, All of Farmer Township, Rice County, A portion of Valley Township, Ellsworth County Sections 31-36, A portion of Pioneer Township, Rice County consisting of Sections 1-6; and the W1/2 of Section 10 and the NW _ of Section 12, All of the City of Frederick and Eureka Township, except Sections 32 &36 in Rice County.
IMMACULATE CONCEPTION PARISH CENTER, 110 E.
WILLIAMSON CLAFLIN
Residents of USD 354 in the east half of Logan Township, residents east of the alley between 2nd and 3rd streets in the City of Claflin and residents living in sections 34,35 & 36 of Independent Township, residents in the west half of Logan Townships, residents living within USD 354 Claflin School District in South Cheyenne Township, residents west of the alley between 2nd & 3rd street in the City of Claflin and residents living in sections 31,32, & 33 of Independent Township, residents living in USD 354 Claflin School District in Independent Township except Sections 31,32,33,34,35 & 36, and residents of USD 354 Claflin School District in Cleveland Township, all residents of USD 354 Claflin School District in Beaver Township, and all residents of USD 354 Claflin School District in North Cheyenne Township.
This notice of election is given by Jan Andrews the Ellsworth County Election Officer in accordance with K.S.A. 72-8701 et seq., and K.S.A. 25-2001 et seq. /s/Janet L. Andrews Ellsworth County Election Officer Closing of registration
Pursuant to the provisions of KSA 25-2311, notice is hereby given that on the 22nd of March, 2010 registration books for the Question Submitted election will close at the end of regular business hours. Registration books will remain closed until the 7th day of April, 2010.
Janet L. Andrews
Ellsworth County Election Officer