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

PUBLI C NOTICE
(First Published in The Gyp Hill Premiere, August 11, 2025 (3t)

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

In the Matter of the Estate of:
DARRELL G. HUNT, Deceased.
No. BA-2024-PR-000017

NOTICE OF HEARING ON
PETITION FOR FINAL SETTLEMENT

THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED:
You are hereby notified that the Petition for Final Settlement has been filed on the 4th day of August, 2025, in said Court by Ronald D. Molz, administrator of the estate of Darrell G. Hunt, deceased, praying for a final settlement of the estate, approval of his acts, proceedings and accounts as administrator, allowance for attorney’s fees and expenses and determination of the heirs entitled to the estate. You are hereby required to file your written defenses thereto on or before the 4th day of September, 2025, at 1:30 o’clock 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 therein, judgment and decree will be entered in due course upon said Petition.
Ronald D. Molz
Administrator
Hannah L. Molz, #27626
124 E Kansas
PO Box 148
Medicine Lodge, KS 67104
(620) 886-5611
(620) 886-5560 (facsimile)
office@bclawks.com
Attorney for Administrator

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
 

PUBLI C NOTICE
(First Published in The Gyp Hill Premiere, August 11, 2025)
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IN THE THIRTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
DISTRICT COURT, BARBER COUNTY, KANSAS

In the Matter of the Estate
RODNEY EUGENE WRIGHT, deceased
Case No. BA-2024-PR-000035

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 5th day of August, 2025, in said Court by Alice Wright, Administrator of the Estate of Rodney Eugene Wright, deceased, praying for a final settlement of the estate, approve her acts and proceedings as Administrator; waiving accounting; authorize allowance for fees and expenses; and, discharge Petitioner as Administrator of the estate and release her from further liability.
You are hereby required to file your written defenses thereto on or before September 4, 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.

ALICE WRIGHT, 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
(First Published in The Gyp Hill Premiere, August 11, 2025)
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IN THE THIRTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
DISTRICT COURT, BARBER COUNTY, KANSAS

In the Matter of the Estate of
TRUMAN D. HOOVER, deceased
Case No. BA-2024-PR-000019
NOTICE OF HEARING

THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED:
You are hereby notified that a petition has been filed in this Court by Neita Jo Wedman, heir at law of Truman D. Hoover, deceased, praying for the determination of the descent of Truman D. Hoover and pertaining to the devolution of title to the following interest in property:
Lots Twenty-four (24) and Twenty-five (25), T. A. McCleary’s Addition to the City of Medicine Lodge, Kansas
and all other property, real and personal, or interests therein, owned by the decedent at the time of death; and you are hereby required to file your written defenses thereto on or before September 4, 2025, at 1:30 P.M. of 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 therein, judgment and decree will be entered in due course upon said Petition.

Neita Jo Wedman, 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 25, 2025 1x

BEFORE THE STATE CORPORATION
COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF KANSAS:
NOTICE OF FILING APPLICATIONS FOR GAS INJECTION

August 14, 2025

TO: All Oil and Gas Producers, Un-leased Mineral Interest Owners, Landowners, and all persons whosoever concerned.
You, and each one of you, are hereby notified that Charles N. Griffin is filing applications with the Kansas Corporation Commission for approval to commence gas injection operations into the Viola formation in the following wells in Barber County, Kansas, as part of an enhanced recovery project:
· Stacy #1, API #15-007-24394, located in the NW/4 of Section 9, Township 30 South, Range 15 West
· Anna #2, API #15-007-24479, located in the SE/4 of Section 9, Township 30 South, Range 15 West
· Gary #2, API #15-007-24478, located in the NE/4 of Section 16, Township 30 South, Range 15 West
· Ethan #1, API #15-007-24497, located in the SE/4 of Section 16, Township 30 South, Range 15 West
The applications request a maximum injection rate of 200 Mcf per day and a maximum surface injection pressure of 1,200 psig for each well listed above.
Any persons who object to or protest the applications shall be required to file their concerns with the Conservation Division of the State Corporation Commission of the state of Kansas within thirty (30) days from the date of this publication. These protests shall be filed pursuant to Commission regulations and must state specific reasons why the grant of the applications may cause waste, violate correlative rights, or pollute the natural resources of the state of Kansas. If no protests are received, these applications may be granted through a summary proceeding. If valid protests are received, this matter will be set for hearing.
All persons interested or concerned shall take notice of the foregoing and shall govern themselves accordingly.

Griffin Management, LLC
126 S. Main St.
Pratt, KS 67124
(620) 672-9700