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BRIAN L. BLECHA ESTATE
First published in the Manhattan Mercury August 21, 2008; subsequently published August 28, 2008, and September 4, 2008.
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF RILEY COUNTY, KANSAS
In the Matter of the Estate
of
Brian L. Blecha
Division I
Case Number 2008 PR 1
NOTICE OF HEARING ON PETITION FOR FINAL SETTLEMENT
THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED
You are hereby notified that a petition has been filed in this Court by Lynn A. Blecha and Alice L. Blecha, duly appointed, qualified and acting Co-Administrators of the Estate of Brian L. Blecha, deceased, praying Petitioner’s acts be approved; account be settled and allowed; the heirs be determined; and the Estate be assigned to the persons entitled thereto; the Court find the allowances requested for attorney’s fees and expenses are reasonable and should be allowed; the costs be determined and ordered paid; the administration of the Estate be closed; upon the filing of receipts the Petitioners be finally discharged as the Co-Administrators of the Estate of Brian L. Blecha, deceased, and the Petitioners be released from further liability.
You are hereby required to file your written defenses thereto on or before the 15th day of September, 2008 at 4:30 o’clock p.m. on said day, in Division I Courtroom, in the City of Manhattan, in Riley 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 said petition.
LYNN A. BLECHA
ALICE L. BLECHA
Administrators
Joseph A. Knopp #09419
KNOPP AND BANNISTER, P.A.
620 Humboldt, P.O. Box 369
Manhattan, KS 66502
(785)776-9288

LEROY RICHARD
WATERMAN ESTATE
First published in The Manhattan Mercury August 14, 2008; subsequently published August 21, 2008 and August 28, 2008.
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF RILEY COUNTY, KANSAS
(PROBATE DIVISION)
In the Matter of the Estate of
LEROY RICHARD WATERMAN, Deceased.
Case No. 08PR78
Division I
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED:
You are hereby notified that on the 4th day of August 2008, a Petition for Probate of Will and Issuance of Letters Testamentary was filed in this court by Charity Sue Waterman Bushey, heir-at-law, legatee and devisee of LeRoy Richard Waterman, deceased, praying for the admission to probate of the Will and for the appointment of Fred LeRoy Waterman as Executor of said Will,without bond.
All creditors are notified to exhibit their demands against said estate within four (4) months from the date of the first publication of notice, as provided by law, and if their demands are not thus exhibited, they shall forever be barred.
CHARITY SUE WATERMAN BUSHEY
Petitioner

NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY
First published in The Manhattan Mercury on August 27, 2008. Subsequently published on August 28, 29, 31, and September 2, 2008.
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT
TRAINING AREA 6 SOIL BORROW SITE
FORT RILEY ARMY GARRISON, KANSAS
Agency: United States Army, Department of Army
Action: Notice of Availability for the Environmental Assessment (EA) of the Training Area 6 Soil Borrow Site at Fort Riley, Kansas.
Summary: An EA for the proposed Soil Borrow Site at Fort Riley has been prepared in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act, Council on Environmental Quality Regulations, 40 Code of Federal Regulations 1500 et seq., and Army Regulation 200-2 Environmental Analysis of Army Actions. This EA analyzes potential environmental consequences of a proposal to establish a borrow site at Fort Riley to excavate soil for use as construction fill material. The purpose of the Proposed Action is to ensure a continuing source of low-cost fill for use in the construction of facilities and infrastructure at Fort Riley. Establishment and use of the proposed Soil Borrow Site is the Preferred Alternative.
A second alternative is "No Action". Under the "No Action" Alternative, Fort Riley would not establish the proposed Soil Borrow Site at Fort Riley. This EA analyzes the effect of each alternative on abiotic and biotic resources, cultural resources, the sociological environment, and the military mission. The EA concludes the following:
1. The Preferred Alternative would meet the Army's purpose and need by ensuring a continuing source of low-cost fill for Fort Riley construction projects. No significant adverse environmental effects are anticipated a result of implementation of the Preferred Alternative.
2. The "No Action" Alternative would not support the construction of facilities and infrastructure at Fort Riley, and thus, would not support the training mission.
Dates: A 30-day public review and comment period commences with the publication of this notice. Call 785-239-8620 for more information on the EA. Written comments on the EA should be submitted within the 30-day review period to:
Monte A. Metzger
Environmental Division
Directorate of Public Works
ATTN: IMNW-RLY-PWE
407 Pershing Court
Fort Riley, Kansas 66442-6016

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
First Published in The Manhattan Mercury on August 28, 2008; subsequently published on August 29 and August 31, 2008.
The Board of County Commissioners of Riley County, Kansas has extended the request for proposals (RFP) for professional services for the Riley County Fire Station Replacement Project. This RFP is comprised of preliminary and final design plans and specifications for the construction of three fire stations to serve areas located in Riley County Fire District #1. The scope of the project is for the design of (3) three identical 40' x 40' x 16' pre-engineered metal buildings, individual site engineered plans, and construction bidding and management of all buildings. Specifications of the RFP can be obtained from the County Clerk of Riley County, Kansas located at 110 Courthouse Plaza, Manhattan, KS 66502.
Bids for the furnishing of professional services according to the specifications will be received by the County Clerk of Riley County, Kansas, until 5:00 pm, Friday, September 5, 2008. On Monday, September 8, 2008 at 11:15 a.m. the Bids will be opened by the Riley County Board of Commissioners and read aloud.
The Riley County Board of Commissioners will not reimburse any proposal development costs incurred as a result of responding to this RFP.
The Riley County Board of Commissioners reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to award the contract to other than the firm with the lowest proposal so as to best serve the interest of Riley County.
Rich Vargo
COUNTY CLERK

RUTH C. DEMPSEY ESTATE
First published in The Manhattan Mercury August 7, 2008; subsequently published August 14, 2008 and August 21, 2008 and August 28, 2008 and September 4, 2008.
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF RILEY COUNTY, KANSAS
ln the Matter of the Estate of
Ruth C. Dempsey, Deceased
Case NO. 08 PR 66
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED:
You are hereby notified that an July 3, 2008, a Petition for Probate of Will and Issuance of Letters Testamentary Under the Kansas Simplified Estates Act was filed in this Court by Dr. Barbara D. Taylor, an heir, devisee and legatee, and Executor named in the "Last Will and Testament of Ruth C. Dempsey," Deceased.
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.
Dr. Barbara D. Taylor, Petitioner
Wendy L. Kaus
WEARY DAVIS, LC.
555 Poyntz Aye, Suite 240
Manhattan, Kansas 66502
Phone: (785) 539-2206
Fax: (785)539-4882
Attorneys for Petitioner