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,%PF" `./ COMMENCEMENT OF CASES. Petitions for reorganization under chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code have been filed in this Court by each of the Debtors as set forth above,and orders for relief have been entered. Pursuant to sections 1107 and 1108 of the Bankruptcy Code,each of the Debtors is authorized to continue to operate its business and manage its properties as a debtor in possession. Pursuant to an order of this Court,the Debtors' chapter 11 cases have been consolidated for procedural purposes only and are being jointly administered under Case No. 04-45814 (JWV). You will not receive notice of all documents filed in these cases. All documents filed with the Court, including lists of property and debts, are available for inspection at the Office of the Clerk of the Court listed above. In addition,these cases are governed by the Court's General Order regarding electronic means of filing, signing, and verifying documents. Therefore, the Court's docket sheet and documents filed electronically are also accessible at the Court's Internet Site, www.mow.uscourts.gov, through an account obtained from PACER Service Center at 1-800-676-6856. CREDITORS MAY NOT TAKE CERTAIN ACTIONS. A creditor is anyone to whom the Debtors owe money or property. Under the Bankruptcy Code, a debtor is granted certain protection against creditors. Common examples of prohibited actions by creditors are contacting the debtor to demand repayment, taking action against the debtor to collect money owed to creditors or to take property of the debtor, and starting or continuing foreclosure actions, repossessions, or wage deductions. If unauthorized actions are taken by a creditor against any of the Debtors, the Court may penalize that creditor. A creditor who is considering taking action against any of the Debtors or property of any of the Debtors should review section 362 of the Bankruptcy Code and may wish to seek legal advice. NOTICE. On September 23, 2004, the Court entered an Order Under 11 U.S.C. §105 Establishing Monthly Omnibus Hearings and Certain Notice, Case Administration and Administrative Procedures(the"Administration Order"),which limits notice of all pleadings and other papers filed in these bankruptcy cases to certain parties in interest. A copy of the Administration Order is on file at the bankruptcy clerk's office and the Court's Electronic Case Filing System. A PACER Login and Password are needed to access this system. See the Court's web site: www.mow.uscourts.gov for further instructions. The Administration Order is also available at www.keelle.net/ibc. Pursuant to the Administration Order, you must file a formal notice of appearance with the bankruptcy clerk's office pursuant to the Federal Rules of BankruuRtcy Procedure if you wish to receive notice of pleadings and other papers filed in these bankruptcy cases. MEETING OF CREDITORS. A meeting of creditors and equity security holders pursuant to section 341 of the Bankruptcy Code has been scheduled for Monday, November 1, 2004 at 10:00 a.m. (Prevailing Central Time) at Room 2110 B on the second floor of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Missouri, located at 400 East qh St in Kansas City,Missouri,provided,however,if the Debtors have not filed their respective schedules and statements of financial affairs at least 10 days prior to such date, then such meeting shall be and hereby is adjourned to be reconvened on Wednesday, December 15, 2004 at 9:00 a.m. (Prevailing Central Time). Parties may determine whether such schedules and statements of financial affairs have been filed by referring to the docket maintained on the Court's web site: www.mow.uscourts.gov. Alternatively, parties may refer to the website maintained by the Claims and Noticing Agent at www.kccllc.net/ibc. As specified in Bankruptcy Rule 9001(5),the Debtors' representative is required to appear at the meeting of creditors on the date and at the place set forth above for the purpose of being examined under oath. Attendance by creditors at the meeting is welcomed, but not required. At the meeting, the creditors may examine the Debtors' representative and transact such other business as may properly come before the meeting. The meeting may be continued or adjourned from time to time by notice at the meeting.without further written notice. PURPOSE OF CHAPTER 11 FILING. Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code enables a debtor to reorganize pursuant to a plan. A plan is not effective unless approved by the Court at a confirmation hearing. Creditors will be given notice concerning any plan, or in the event these cases are dismissed or converted to another chapter of the Bankruptcy Code. Each of the Debtors will remain in possession of its property and will continue to operate any business unless a trustee is appointed. DISCHARGE OF DEBTS. Confirmation of a chapter 11 plan may result in a discharge of debts,which may include all or part of your debt. See § 1141(d)of the Bankruptcy Code. A discharge means that you may never try to collect the debt from the debtor,except as provided in the plan. LEGAL ADVICE. The staff of the bankruptcy clerk's office,the United States Trustee, and the Claims and Noticing Agent cannot give legal advice.You may want to consult with an attorney to protect your rights. Dated: October 4,2004 Clerk of the Court United States Bankruptcy Court Western District of Missouri 400 East 9th St Room 1510 Kansas City,MO 64106 2