CONSTRUCTION OF THE SOUTHEAST PARK

Sealed proposals will be received by the Mayor and City Council of the City of Columbia, South Carolina for construction of the Southeast Park. Proposals will be accepted from any Contractor qualified to bid under the South Carolina Licensing Law, until 2:00 p.m., local time, April 21, 2005, at the second floor Conference Room, 1225 Laurel Street in Columbia, South Carolina. The proposals of those bidders showing satisfactory evidence that they are appropriately licensed will be publicly opened by the City Engineer. The work to be done consists of, but not limited to site work, utilities, drainage, roadwork and tennis court construction,

The City of Columbia reserves the right to waive technicalities, to reject any or all bids and to make such awards as, in the opinion of the City, appear to be the best Interest of the City. FAILURE TO USE THE BID BOND FORM CONTAINED IN THE BID PROPOSAL FORMS (BID BOND, PAGE 1 & 2). WITHOUT MODIFICATION, WILL RESULT IN REJECTION OF THE BID.

Plans specifications and bid proposal forms are on display at the office of the Director of Engineering, second floor, 1225 Laurel Street, Columbia, South Carolina. Inquiries should be addressed to Debbie Scott, Engineering Department, City of Columbia at (803) 545-3252.

Copies of plans and specifications may be secured on or after April 4, 2005 at the office of the Director of Engineering, City of Columbia, P.O. Box 147, Columbia, South Carolina 29217 for a non-refundable payment of $100.00 , payable to the City of Columbia, Department of Engineering, for each set of drawings and specifications. NOTE: CHECKS MUST BE MADE PAYABLE TO THE CITY OF COLUMBIA, DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING.

Subcontracting Outreach information will be provided during the PRE-BID

CONFERENCE , which will be held on April 12, 2005, at 2:00 p.m,. local time. in the

Second Floor Conference Room at 1225 Laurel Street, Engineering and Utilities

Department, Columbia, South Carolina 29201.

S. Allison Baker, Assistant City Manager for Public Services

March 24, 2005

(4-08-05)

Notice of Application

Notice is hereby given that Ollie Milligan intends to apply to the South Carolina Department of Revenue for a license/permit that will allow the sale off premises consumption of Beer and Wine only, at 4658 Bluff Rd., Columbia, SC 29209. To object to the issuance of the permit/license, written protest must be received by the SC Department of Revenue no later than April 10, 2005.

For a protest to be valid, it must be in writing, and should include the following information:

(1) the name, address and telephone number of the person filing the protest;

(2) the specific reasons why the application should be denied;

(3) that the person protesting is willing to attend a hearing (if one is requested by the applicant);

(4) that the person protesting resides in the same county where the proposed place of business is located or within five miles of the business; and,

(5) the name of the applicant and the address of the premises to be licensed.

Protest must be mailed to: SC Department of Revenue, ATTN: ABL, PO Box 125, Columbia, SC 29214; or faxes to: (803) 898-5899.

(3-25-05,4-1-05,4-8-05)

Notice of Application

Notice is hereby given that Absolute Spirits, LLC intends to apply to the South Carolina Department of Revenue for a license/permit that will allow the sale off premises consumption of Liquor only, at 130-2 Forum Dr., Columbia, SC. To object to the issuance of the permit/license, written protest must be received by the SC Department of Revenue no later than April 10, 2005.

For a protest to be valid, it must be in writing, and should include the following information:

(1) the name, address and telephone number of the person filing the protest;

(2) the specific reasons why the application should be denied;

(3) that the person protesting is willing to attend a hearing (if one is requested by the applicant);

(4) that the person protesting resides in the same county where the proposed place of business is located or within five miles of the business; and,

(5) the name of the applicant and the address of the premises to be licensed.

Protest must be mailed to: SC Department of Revenue, ATTN: ABL, PO Box 125, Columbia, SC 29214; or faxes to: (803) 898-5899.

(3-25-05,4-1-05,4-8-05)

LEGAL NOTICE

The original Wills of the decedents listed below were delivered to the Richland

County Probate Court and admitted for Probate on the dates shown:

NAME OF DECEDENT DATE OF DATE WILL ADMITTED

WILL FOR PROBATE

Harold Bowman Bindsell October 16, 2002 March 9, 2005

Franklin Derwood Busch September 5, 2000 February 7,2005

George Donohugh Gray October 21,1987 March 8, 2005

Gurline J. Jamison February 10, 1984 N/A

Florence Parley Parrish January 25, 2002 November 30, 2004

Annie Randolph Rollins January 27, 1992 N/A

Wilbert Scott August 5, 1991 N/A

Martha Lynn Setlock March 9, 1997 March 8, 2005

Jewell Euphrosyne Stewart July 5, 2001 February 25, 2005

Nannie Regina Swenk September 23, 2003 February 24, 2005

David Whetstone June 5, 1988 N/A

Any person wishing to challenge the informally probated will of the decedent or any person in possession of another original will or any person in possession of assets belonging to the decedent should contact the Richland County Probate Court, P. O. Box 192, Columbia, South Carolina 29202.

Amy W. McCulloch

Judge of Probate

Richland County, SC

(4-8-05,4-15-05,4-22-05)

Notice of Application

Notice is hereby given that Brenda Jones intends to apply to the South Carolina Department of Revenue for a license/permit that will allow the sale on/off premises consumption of Beer and Wine only, at 1309 Gregg St., Columbia, SC 29201. To object to the issuance of the permit/license, written protest must be received by the SC Department of Revenue no later than April 10, 2005.

For a protest to be valid, it must be in writing, and should include the following information:

(1) the name, address and telephone number of the person filing the protest;

(2) the specific reasons why the application should be denied;

(3) that the person protesting is willing to attend a hearing (if one is requested by the applicant);

(4) that the person protesting resides in the same county where the proposed place of business is located or within five miles of the business; and,

(5) the name of the applicant and the address of the premises to be licensed.

Protest must be mailed to: SC Department of Revenue, ATTN: ABL, PO Box 125, Columbia, SC 29214; or faxes to: (803) 898-5899.

(3-25-05,4-1-05,4-8-05)

Notice of Application

Notice is hereby given that Blythewood Spirits, Inc. dba Blythewood Wine & Spirits intends to apply to the South Carolina Department of Revenue for a license/permit that will allow the sale off premises consumption of Wine and Liquor only at 710-B University Dr., Blythewood, SC 29016. To object to the issuance of the permit/license, written protest must be received by the SC Department of Revenue no later than April 24, 2005.

For a protest to be valid, it must be in writing, and should include the following information:

(1) the name, address and telephone number of the person filing the protest;

(2) the specific reasons why the application should be denied;

(3) that the person protesting is willing to attend a hearing (if one is requested by the applicant);

(4) that the person protesting resides in the same county where the proposed place of business is located or within five miles of the business; and,

(5) the name of the applicant and the address of the premises to be licensed.

Protest must be mailed to: SC Department of Revenue, ATTN: ABL, PO Box 125, Columbia, SC 29214; or faxes to: (803) 898-5899.

(4-8-05,4-15-05,4-22-05)

Notice of Application

Notice is hereby given that Ismat N. Ardab intends to apply to the South Carolina Department of Revenue for a license/permit that will allow the sale off premises consumption of Beer and Wine only, at 1013 Percival Rd., Columbia, SC 29223. To object to the issuance of the permit/license, written protest must be received by the SC Department of Revenue no later than April 10, 2005.

For a protest to be valid, it must be in writing, and should include the following information:

(1) the name, address and telephone number of the person filing the protest;

(2) the specific reasons why the application should be denied;

(3) that the person protesting is willing to attend a hearing (if one is requested by the applicant);

(4) that the person protesting resides in the same county where the proposed place of business is located or within five miles of the business; and,

(5) the name of the applicant and the address of the premises to be licensed.

Protest must be mailed to: SC Department of Revenue, ATTN: ABL, PO Box 125, Columbia, SC 29214; or faxes to: (803) 898-5899.

(3-25-05,4-1-05,4-8-05)

Notice of Application

Notice is hereby given that Mandys Inc./University Mart intends to apply to the South Carolina Department of Revenue for a license/permit that will allow the sale off premises consumption of Beer and Wine only, at 2367 Taylor St., Columbia, SC 29204. To object to the issuance of the permit/license, written protest must be received by the SC Department of Revenue no later than April 10, 2005.

For a protest to be valid, it must be in writing, and should include the following information:

(1) the name, address and telephone number of the person filing the protest;

(2) the specific reasons why the application should be denied;

(3) that the person protesting is willing to attend a hearing (if one is requested by the applicant);

(4) that the person protesting resides in the same county where the proposed place of business is located or within five miles of the business; and,

(5) the name of the applicant and the address of the premises to be licensed.

Protest must be mailed to: SC Department of Revenue, ATTN: ABL, PO Box 125, Columbia, SC 29214; or faxes to: (803) 898-5899.

(3-25-05,4-1-05,4-8-05)

Notice of Application

Notice is hereby given that Filipino Oriental Grocery & Restaurant intends to apply to the South Carolina Department of Revenue for a license/permit that will allow the sale on premises consumption of Liquor only, at 2207-D Decker Blvd., Columbia, SC 29206. To object to the issuance of the permit/license, written protest must be received by the SC Department of Revenue no later than April 10, 2005.

For a protest to be valid, it must be in writing, and should include the following information:

(1) the name, address and telephone number of the person filing the protest;

(2) the specific reasons why the application should be denied;

(3) that the person protesting is willing to attend a hearing (if one is requested by the applicant);

(4) that the person protesting resides in the same county where the proposed place of business is located or within five miles of the business; and,

(5) the name of the applicant and the address of the premises to be licensed.

Protest must be mailed to: SC Department of Revenue, ATTN: ABL, PO Box 125, Columbia, SC 29214; or faxes to: (803) 898-5899.

(3-25-05,4-1-05,4-8-05)

Notice of Application

Notice is hereby given that I. Palace Inc. intends to apply to the South Carolina Department of Revenue for a license/permit that will allow the sale off premises consumption of Beer and Wine only, at 110-A Columbia Northeast Dr., Columbia, SC. To object to the issuance of the permit/license, written protest must be received by the SC Department of Revenue no later than April 17, 2005.

For a protest to be valid, it must be in writing, and should include the following information:

(1) the name, address and telephone number of the person filing the protest;

(2) the specific reasons why the application should be denied;

(3) that the person protesting is willing to attend a hearing (if one is requested by the applicant);

(4) that the person protesting resides in the same county where the proposed place of business is located or within five miles of the business; and,

(5) the name of the applicant and the address of the premises to be licensed.

Protest must be mailed to: SC Department of Revenue, ATTN: ABL, PO Box 125, Columbia, SC 29214; or faxes to: (803) 898-5899.

(4-1-05,4-8-05,4-15-05)

Notice of Application

Notice is hereby given that Paras Nitesh intends to apply to the South Carolina Department of Revenue for a license/permit that will allow the sale off premises consumption of Beer and Wine, at 6202 Shakespeare Rd., Columbia, SC 29223. To object to the issuance of the permit/license, written protest must be received by the SC Department of Revenue no later than April 24, 2005.

For a protest to be valid, it must be in writing, and should include the following information:

(1) the name, address and telephone number of the person filing the protest;

(2) the specific reasons why the application should be denied;

(3) that the person protesting is willing to attend a hearing (if one is requested by the applicant);

(4) that the person protesting resides in the same county where the proposed place of business is located or within five miles of the business; and,

(5) the name of the applicant and the address of the premises to be licensed.

Protest must be mailed to: SC Department of Revenue, ATTN: ABL, PO Box 125, Columbia, SC 29214; or faxes to: (803) 898-5899.

(4-8-05,4-15-05,4-22-05)