Baldwin City Signal Public Notices


(First published in the Baldwin City Signal, Thursday, July 3, 2008)

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF DOUGLAS COUNTY, KANSAS

In the Matter of the
Estate of: CARLENE K. HADL,
Deceased.

Case No. 2008 PR 85
Division No. II

Proceeding Under K.S.A. Chapter 59

NOTICE OF HEARING AND
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED:

You are hereby notified that on June 9, 2008, a Petition was filed in this Court by Joshua Richard Lange, heir, praying that Letters of Administration be granted to Adam M. Hall as administrator of the Estate of Carlene K. Hadl, deceased.

You are required to file your written defenses thereto on or before the 29th day of July, 2008, at 10:00 o’clock a.m., in the District Court in Lawrence, Douglas 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.

JOSHUA RICHARD LANGE,
Petitioner

COLLISTER & KAMPSCHROEDER
Attorneys at Law
3311 Clinton Parkway Court
Lawrence, Kansas 66047-2631
785-842-3126 phone
785-842-3878 fax
Attorneys for Petitioner
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(First published in the Baldwin City Signal, Thursday, June 19, 2008)

Notice to Contractors/
Invitation to Bid

Notice is hereby given that sealed bids for certain specified improvements to be made to the Midland Railway located in Baldwin City, Kansas, will be received at the Baldwin City Clerk's Office, 803 8th Street, Baldwin City, Kansas 66006, until 10:00 A.M., local time on Monday, July 28, 2008, at which time the Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. Bids not received by 10:00 A.M. will not be considered. The City of Baldwin City reserves the right to reject any or all bids.

All bids must be sealed and addressed as follows:
Baldwin City Clerk
Bids: Midland Railway
Enhancement
City of Baldwin City,
City Hall
803 8th Street
Baldwin City, KS 66006

Each General Contractor intending to bid on this project is REQUIRED to attend a pre-bid conference. A visit to the project site will follow the pre-bid conference. Participation in the site visit following the pre-bid conference is voluntary but strongly encouraged. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is not required but is highly recommended.

CONFERENCE DATE: Tuesday, July 15, 2008
TIME: 10:00 A.M.
LOCATION: Midland Railway Depot
1515 High Street
Baldwin City, Kansas 66006

Specified improvements in the Base Project include: the restoration of the existing railroad depot platform, extension of the brick platform, preparation and seeding with native grasses, rehabilitation of existing railroad line near the depot, installation of bollards in the depot parking lot, installation of existing train order signal at the depot. Optional additional portions of the Project to be bid individually includes the upgrading of one asphalt grade crossing to pre-cast concrete panel crossing, additional brick platform extension, and installation of enhancement lighting. The Owner may choose to proceed or not proceed with the optional portions of the Project. The Project is to be completed within 90 calendar days from the date of issuance of the Notice to Proceed.

Plans and specifications for the Project may be obtained beginning June 23, 2008, during normal business hours, at the Baldwin City Hall, 803 8th Street, Baldwin City, KS 66006 (telephone 785-594-6427). A non-refundable fee of $25.00 will be charged for each set of bound plans and specifications. Electronic plans (on CD) are available for a non-refundable fee of $20.00.
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(First published in the Baldwin City Signal, Thursday, July 3, 2008)

NOTICE OF INTENT TO FILE AN APPLICATION FOR
PERMISSION TO VOTE AND ISSUE GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS IN EXCESS OF THE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 348, DOUGLAS COUNTY, KANSAS,
GENERAL OBLIGATION
BOND DEBT LIMITATION

To the Electors of Unified School District No. 348, Douglas County, State of Kansas:

You are hereby notified that the Board of Education of Unified School District No. 348, Douglas County, State of Kansas, (the "District"), will make and file its application with the State Board of Education, Topeka, Kansas, together with the proof of publication of this Notice, for permission to issue general obligation bonds in excess of the District's general obligation bond debt limitation for the purpose of providing funds to pay the cost to: (i) improve, renovate and equip the junior high school attendance facility with a new roof, a new HVAC system, a performing arts facility, and related site improvements, including installation of a practice track and field complex; (ii) construct a new primary elementary attendance facility, and otherwise improve and furnish said facility and site; (iii) improve District facilities with safety and technology improvements; and (iv) build and equip a baseball/ softball complex, all together with all other things necessary and incidental thereto, (collectively the "Project") at an estimated cost of $22,900,000 (the "Project Costs") all of which estimated Project Costs will be paid for from the proceeds derived from the District's sale, issuance and delivery of its general obligation bonds, all under the authority of KSA 72-6761, KSA 75-2315 et seq., and Article 1 of Chapter 10, of the Kansas Statutes Annotated, all as amended and supplemented.

The application will be filed pursuant to a resolution adopted by the Board of Education of the District, under the authority of KSA 72-6761 and KSA 75-2315 et seq. If the application is approved, an election on the question of issuing the general obligation bonds will be conducted in the District.

Dated as of this 23rd day of June, 2008.

Board of Education, Unified School District No. 348, Douglas County,
State of Kansas
/s/ Alison Bauer
President, Unified School District No. 348
Douglas County, Kansas

ATTEST:
/s/ Laura Morford
Clerk, Unified School
District No. 348,
Douglas County, Kansas
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(First published in the Baldwin City Signal, Thursday, July 3, 2008)

The Douglas County Emergency Management Office is the local Community Right-to-Know resource for hazardous materials information.

Anyone desiring information about hazardous materials in Douglas County should contact Douglas County Emergency Management. Information on the Douglas County Emergency Operations Plan is also available at the Emergency Management Office located in the Judicial and Law Enforcement Building at 111 E. 11th Street or by calling 785-838-2459.
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