FIRST CHRISTIAN
CHURCH AIR
CONDITIONER
REPLACEMENT BID

The First Christian Church is now accepting bids until noon on September 11, 2025 for a new Air Conditioner unit. This bid should include a 4 ton condenser, new coil, line set, labor, and materials.
Also freon installation should be included(R454B). No change out of the furnace unit will be necessary.

If available a 4 ton old style condenser using the old freon(R22) would have to be listed on a separate bid.

Deadline to receive Bids is noon on September 11, 2025 by mail or bring it by the office in a sealed envelope marked Bid. All Bids will be opened on September14, 2025 at the Church in the Conference room at 6:15 pm.
 

PUBLIC NOTICE
(First Published in The Gyp Hill Premiere, August 18, 2025)

IN THE THIRTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
DISTRICT COURT, BARBER COUNTY, KANSAS

In the Matter of the Estate of
RICHARD W. MEADOR, deceased
Case No. BA-2023-PR-000017

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 on the 11th day of August, 2025, in said Court by Kelsey Meador Hott, Executrix of the Estate of Richard W. Meador, deceased, praying for a final settlement of the estate, approve her acts and proceedings as Executrix; approving accounting; authorize allowance for fees and expenses; and, discharge Petitioner as Executrix of the estate and release her from further liability.
You are hereby required to file your written defenses thereto on or before September 11, 2025, at 1:30 P.M., on said day, in said Court, in the City of Medicine Lodge, Barber County, Kansas, at which time and place said cause will be heard. Should you fail, judgment and decree will be entered in due course upon said Petition.

KELSEY MEADOR HOTT,
Petitioner

ALAN C. GOERING
GOERING AND SLINKARD
P. O. Box 366
201 South Main
Medicine Lodge, KS 67104
(620) 886-3751
agoering@gs-law.net
Attorney for Petitioner

PUBLIC NOTICE
Published in The Gyp Hill Premiere Monday, August 25, 2025 3x

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF BARBER COUNTY, KANSAS

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF
CASE NO. BA-2025-PR-000021
DWIGHT D. CHAPIN, deceased
(Filed Pursuant to K.S.A. Chapter 59)

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED:
You are notified that on August 18, 2025, a Petition for Probate of Will and Issuance of Letters Testamentary was filed in this Court by Paula C. Chapin, an heir, devisee and legatee, and executor named in the “Last Will and Testament of Dwight D. Chapin,” deceased.
All creditors of the decedent are notified to exhibit their demands against the Estate within the latter of four months from the date of first publication of notice under K.S.A. 59-2236 and amendments thereto, or if the identity of the creditor is known or reasonably ascertainable, 30 days after actual notice was given as provided by law, and if their demands are not thus exhibited, they shall be forever barred.
Paula C. Chapin, Petitioner

/s/ Alan Hanson
Alan Hanson, SC #06499

Hanson, Beverlin
& Moore, LLC
321 South Ninnescah-
P.O. Box 824
Pratt, KS 67124
620-672-9471
alan@prattlawyers.com
Attorneys for Petitioner

PUBLIC NOTICE
Published in The Gyp Hill Premiere Monday, August 18, 2025, 3x

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Notice is hereby given that the Board of Directors (the “Governing Body”), of Rural Water District No. 1, Barber County, Kansas (the “District”) will conduct a public hearing on September 4, 2025 at 6:30 PM at the following location:

First Christian Church
Family Life Center
300 South Main
Medicine Lodge, KS 67104

The public hearing is regarding the District’s system expansion and upgrade project. Prior to the meeting, a letter will also be sent to all landowners of record within the proposed boundaries prior to the public hearing. Only landowners can own water benefit units on the system. However, anyone with a stake in property (such as tenants) within the expanded boundaries of the District is welcome to attend and seek clarification if they have questions. The Board Members and the Engineer for the project will give an update as to the current status of the project. Customer and potential customer questions and concerns will be heard. The Board will provide clarification at the meeting if possible and will take note of any items that will need followed up on or clarified further.
If there are any potential customers who may be interested in the project who are not already in the project design, it is imperative that they make themselves known and attend the meeting so we can collect the information necessary to include them in the design before the window for design changes closes.
If you have questions regarding the location of the proposed boundaries prior to the public hearing, a map is available for public viewing at Sarah G. Meador, CPA office located at 206 S Main, Medicine Lodge. M-F 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM. New Meter Sign-Up forms will also be available at Sarah’s office and at the public hearing. The District’s Board members include Tom Bedwell, Dale Lonker, Greg Pennock, Todd Stone, and Kyle Thomas.
All persons having an interest in this matter will be given an opportunity to be heard at the time and place herein specified.
[INTENDED TO BE] Published in the Gyp Hill Premiere: August 18, 2025; August 25, 2025; and September 2, 2025.

Rural Water District No. 1,
Barber County, Kansas
c/o Sarah G. Meador, CPA
206 S Main St.
PO Box 271
Medicine Lodge, KS 67104

 

PUBLIC NOTICE
(First Published in The Gyp Hill Premiere, August 18, 2025)

IN THE THIRTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
DISTRICT COURT, BARBER COUNTY, KANSAS

In the Matter of the Estate of
ROBERT D. McDONALD, deceased
Case No. BA-2024-PR-0000007

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 on the 14th day of August, 2025, in said Court by Lucas McDonald and Lynda McDonald, Co-Administrators Cum Testamento Annexo of the Estate of Robert D. McDonald, deceased, praying for a final settlement of the estate, approve their acts and proceedings as Administrators; approving accounting; approve Family Settlement Agreement; authorize allowance for fees and expenses; and, discharge Petitioners as Co-Administrators Cum Testamento Annexo of the estate and release them from further liability.
You are hereby required to file your written defenses thereto on or before September 11, 2025, at 1:30 P.M., on said day, in said Court, in the City of Medicine Lodge, Barber County, Kansas, at which time and place said cause will be heard. Should you fail, judgment and decree will be entered in due course upon said Petition.

LUCAS McDONALD,
Petitioner
LYNDA McDONALD,
Petitioner

ALAN C. GOERING

GOERING AND
SLINKARD
P. O. Box 366
201 South Main
Medicine Lodge, KS 67104(620) 886-3751
agoering@gs-law.net
Attorney for Petitioners
 

PUBLIC NOTICE
First published in The Gyp Hill Premiere September 1, 2025, and subsequently published September 8, 2025, and September 15, 2025.

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF BARBER COUNTY, KANSAS
Case No. BA-2025-PR-000001
In the Matter of the Estate of
Title to Real Estate Involved
THOMAS E. FARNEY a/k/a THOMAS EUGENE FARNEY,
Deceased
(Pursuant to K.S.A. Chapter 59)

NOTICE OF HEARING

THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED:
You are hereby notified that a Petition was filed in this Court by Gay Lee Farney, an heir and named fiduciary in the Last Will and Testament of Thomas E. Farney, deceased, dated January 17, 1992, praying for Informal Administration and to Admit the Will to Probate.
You are required to file your written defenses thereto on or before October 2, 2025, at 1:30 P.M. in this Court, in the City of Medicine Lodge, in Barber 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.

GAY LEE FARNEY
Petitioner

ARTHUR-GREEN, LLP
801 Poyntz Ave.
Manhattan, Kansas 66502
(785) 537-1345 – telephone
(785) 537-7874 - fax
Attorneys for Petitioner
 

PUBLIC NOTICE
Published in The Gyp Hill Premiere Monday, September 1, 2025
City of Medicine Lodge
Summary of Chicken Ordinance (No. 949)
On July 21, 2025, the Medicine Lode City Council revised the ordinance allowing residents to keep chickens within the city limits. Active enforcement of this ordinance has already begun. This is a summary of this ordinance
Registration is required
· All residents keeping or planning to keep chickens must register in person at City Hall.
· Registration is free and no prior inspection of chicken coops or pens is required.
What animals are/are not allowed
· A maximum of eight chickens (hens) is allowed. Roosters are prohibited.
· All other types of fowl, barnyard and exotic animals are prohibited.
Where can chickens be kept
· Chickens can only be kept in the rear or back yard of occupied residential properties.
· Chicken enclosures (coops and runs) must be fenced and located ten feet from any property line.
· Chickens can only be kept on property which is the principal residence of the owner of the chickens.
· Renters must provide written permission, at registration, from the property owner to keep chickens.
How chickens must be kept
· Chickens must be provided a secure and well-ventilated chicken coop. Mobile pens or chicken tractors must not be used as the primary chicken coop.
· The floor area of the fenced chicken coop and run must equal at least 10 square feet per chicken. For example, a pen for eight hens must be about 9 feet by 9 feet, or 81 square feet.
· Chicken coops and runs must be located inside a fenced-in rear yard.
· Chickens must be housed in a chicken coop or other roofed structure whenever they are unattended by the keeper. During daylight hours, when attended by the keeper, the chickens are allowed in a completely fenced-in yard. Chickens may not range freely.
· Chicken coops and enclosures shall be securely constructed to prevent escape and protect the chickens from wild birds and predators.
· Chicken coops and enclosures shall comply with all applicable setback requirements and shall not be located within ten (10) feet of any property line.
· The owner shall provide suitable bedding material within the coop to maintain cleanliness and minimize odor,
· All grain and food stored for the use of chickens must be kept in a rodent-proof container.
· Owners of chickens shall take reasonable measures to prevent excessive noise caused by their chickens.
Enforcement of the ordinance
· Failure to comply with the ordinance can result in fines of up to $250.00.
· Repeated violations of the ordinance can result in a court order requiring the permanent removal of chickens from a residence.
If you have any questions, please call City Hall at 620-886-3908.
To read the full ordinance go to:
medicinelodge.kansas.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Ord-949-4.pdf