Early Public Notice This is to give notice that the Ford County Board of Commissioners, on behalf of United Methodist Youthville Inc., is proposing to allow construction of a new building to house a central kitchen and serve as a tornado shelter. The proposed project will be built on the Methodist Youthville Campus at 11200 Lariat Way, Dodge City, Kansas. The project will involve property that is located within the 100 year floodplain. The Ford County Board of Commissioners and Methodist Youthville are interested in discussing alternatives to this project and securing public perceptions of possible adverse impacts that could result from the project and possible mitigation measures. Please SEND written comments to: Victoria Wells, Ford County Clerk, Ford County Government Center, 100 Gunsmoke, Dodge City, KS 67801 or call (620) 227-4670. Comments will be accepted until October 29th.

(First published in the Dodge City Daily Globe on October 6, 2008) IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF FORD COUNTY, KANSAS PROBATE DIVISION In the Matter of the Adoption of A.R.V. Date of birth 12/23/95, a Minor child. Case No. 08-A-12 NOTICE OF HEARING STATE OF KANSAS, COUNTY OF FORD: PEDRO GARCIA, last known address 1114 1/2 Ave B, Dodge City, KS 67801. You are hereby notified that a Petition has been filed in the above named Court praying for and order and decree of said Court permitting and authorizing the adoption of A.R.V., born December 23, 1995, at Dodge City, Kansas; for an order terminating the parental rights of the natural father of said child; and for all other proper relief. You are hereby required to file your written defenses thereto on or before the 13 day of November, 2008 at 10:00 oclock a.m., in Judge Hamptons Courtroom located in the Ford County Courthouse, Dodge City, Kansas, at which time and place said cause will be heard. Should you fail therein judgment and decree will enter on said Petition. SUBMITTED BY: Deanna F. Knapp LUNDIN & DANDIELS 209 West Spruce P.O. Box 742 Dodge City, Kansas 67801 By: Deanna F. Knapp 3T- Mon

(First published in the Dodge City Daily Globe on the 6th day of October, 2008) IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF FORD COUNTY, KANSAS Proceedings Pursuant to Chapter 60 of K.S.A. In the Matter of the Marriage of MARIA FLORES and SAUL MENDEZ Case No. 08-D-280 NOTICE OF SUIT STATE OF KANSAS TO SAUL MENDEZ AND ALL OTHER PERSONS WHO ARE OR MAY BE CONCERNED: You are hereby notified that a petition has been filed in the District Court of Ford County, Kansas, by Maria Flores praying for a decree of divorce from Saul Mendez on the ground of incompatibility. You are hereby required to plead to this petition on or before the 21st day of November, 2008, at 10:00 a.m. at the District Courthouse in Dodge City, Ford County, Kansas. If you fail to plead, judgment and decree will be entered in due course upon the petition. Maria Flores Petitioner 3T- Mon

(First published in the Dodge City Daily Globe on October 8, 2008) IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF FORD COUNTY, KANSAS In the Interest of: Maria Monserrat Diaz Hernandez, Petitioner Case No.2008 Chapter 60 CV196 NOTICE OF CHANGE OF NAME The State of Kansas to Lidia Hernandez- Mother, and Esteban Diaz- Father, and other interested parties. You are hereby notified that Maria Monserrat Diaz Hernandez has filed a Petition in the District Court of Ford County, Kansas requesting that his/her name be changed to Monserrat Gomez. The court will hold a hearing on the petition at the courthouse in Dodge City, Ford County, Kansas on October 16, 2008, at 4:00 oclock P.M. ATTEST: Gina Torres- Deputy Clerk of the District Court 3T- Wed, Mon., Wed.

First published in the Dodge City Daily Globe the 29th day of September, 2008. IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF FORD COUNTY, KANSAS In the Matter of the Estate of VERNA R. JONES, Deceased. Case No. 04 P 111 NOTICE TO CREDITORS THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED: You are hereby notified that on September 12, 2008, a Petition for Probate of Will was filed in this Court by Dixie L. Oringderff, the named Executor of the Estate of Verna R. Jones, Deceased. All creditors of the decedent are notified to exhibit their demands against the estate within four months of the date of first publication of this notice, as provided by law, and if their demands are not thus exhibited, they shall be forever barred. Dixie L. Oringderff Petitioner Waite, Snapp & doll 100 Military Plaza, Suite 211 Dodge City, Kansas 67801 Attorneys for Petitioner 3T-Mon.