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PUBLIC NOTICE
First published in the Gyp Hill Premier, Monday, March 10, 2025. 3x

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

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF:
BOBBIE D. LONKER,
Deceased.
Case No. 2022 PR 4

(Petition Pursuant to K.S.A. Chapter 59)

NOTICE OF HEARING
THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED:
You are hereby notified that on February 28, 2025, a Petition was filed in this Court by James Dale Lonker, duly appointed, qualified and acting Executor of the Estate of Bobbie D. Lonker, deceased, praying Petitioner’s acts be approved; account be settled and allowed; the heirs be determined; the Will be construed and the Estate be assigned to the persons entitled thereto; the Court find the allowances requested for attorneys’ 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 Petitioner be finally discharged as the Executor of the Estate of Bobbie D. Lonker, deceased, and the Petitioner be released from further liability.
You are required to file your written defenses thereto on or before April 3, 2025, at 1:30 o’clock p.m. in the District Court, Medicine Lodge, 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.
James Dale Lonker,
Executor
Matthew W. Ricke, #20995
ATTORNEY AT LAW, LLC
349 North Main, P. O. Box 113
Kingman, KS 67068
(620) 532-3103
Attorney for Petitioner

PUBLIC NOTICE
Published in the Gyp Hill Premiere, March 24, 2025

ORDINANCE NO. 25-484
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF THE CITY OF KIOWA, KANSAS, THE SAME BEING THE CODIFICATION OF ORDINANCES IN THE CITY OF KIOWA, KANSAS REPEALING AND REPLACING CHAPTER 7, ARTICLE 2, SECTION 206 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF KIOWA, KANSAS CONCERNING OPEN BURNING.

BE IT ORDAINED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF KIOWA, KANSAS THAT THE ABOVE ORDINANCE NO. 25-484 IS HEREBY ORDAINED AND APPROVED AS FOLLOWS:

7-206 Open Burning
(a) Definitions. For the purpose of this section the following words shall mean:
(1) Open Burning- the burning of any materials wherein air contaminants resulting from combustion are emitted directly into the ambient air without passing through a stack or chimney.
(2) Garbage - without limitation any accumulation of animal, fruit or vegetable waste matter that results from the handling, preparation, cooking, serving, delivering, storage, or use of foodstuffs.
(3) Trash - combustible waste consisting of, but not limited to: papers, cartons, boxes, barrels, wood, excelsior, furniture, bedding, rags or tree branches and
non-combustible waste consisting of, but not limited to: metal, tin, cans, glass, crockery, plastics, mineral matter, ashes, clinkers, or street rubbish and sweepings.
(b) Prohibited Items. The burning of trash, garbage or any solid waste materials within the corporate city limits of the city is hereby expressly prohibited.
(c) Open Burning Prohibited. Open Burning within the city of Kiowa, Kansas is prohibited except as specifically authorized by this section.
(d) Leaves and Lawn Trimmings In Container. Notwithstanding the provisions of this section, the burning of leaves and lawn trimmings shall be allowed if such burning is performed in an approved burning container so constructed as to prevent the escape of sparks and burning material, upon private property and in a manner so as not to cause injury to persons or property.
(e) Burn Dates. The City Council may designate certain days as “Burn Dates” wherein, citizens are allowed to engage in Open Burning. Citizens wishing to open burn during these dates must call the Barber County Sheriff’s Department prior to burning and follow all open burn rules set forth by Barber County, Kansas.
(f) Penalty. Any violation of this section shall be punishable by a fine of $100.00 per violation.
PASSED AND ADOPED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF KIOWA, KANSAS, THIS 10DAY OF March, 2025.

CITY OF KIOWA,
KANSAS
Bill Watson, Mayor
ATTEST:
Smeta Thayer, City Clerk

REQUEST FOR: Bids and/or Lease Options
Published in The Gyp Hill Premiere Monday, March 24, 2025 1tc

(1) 4WD or AWD Utility Patrol Vehicles for the CITY OF MEDICINE LODGE
March 19, 2025
The City of Medicine Lodge, Kansas (hereinafter referred to as the “City”) is soliciting bids and/or Lease Options for One (1) New 2023 or newer, “dealer leftover” or new order, 4WD or AWD Utility Patrol Vehicle to the Medicine Lodge Police Department. Please carefully review this document. If you are interested in making a bid consistent with the conditions, instructions, requirements, and specifications as contained herein, submit a comprehensive bid in a sealed envelope no later than Thursday, March 27, 2025 at 12:00 pm. The outside of the envelope should be clearly marked with the Proposer’s name and address and identified as “Submission of Proposal— Police Patrol Car Bid”. The sealed envelope should be addressed as follows:
Medicine Lodge City Clerk
ATTN: Police Patrol Cars Bid
114 W. 1st. Ave.
Medicine Lodge, KS 67104

It is the sole responsibility of the proposer to see that its response and the appropriate documents are delivered on time. Any response received after the scheduled closing time for receiving bids will be returned to the bidder unopened and will not be considered. It is the responsibility of the vendor to check Medicine Lodge’s website for information and updates.


GENERAL INFORMATION
This request is for One – 2023 or Newer 4WD or AWD Utility Patrol Vehicles that meet the specifications listed. It is the intent of these specifications to describe 2023 or Newer 4WD or AWD Utility Patrol Vehicles that is capable to accommodate the needs of the City. Questions regarding this bid request must be made in writing and directed to: Chief of Police, John A. Defore jdefore@pd.medicinelodge.ks.gov or 620-213-0043.


INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS
Preparation of Bid. Bid shall be made on the Bid Form included or by attaching the lease option in this request for Bids (supporting documents may be attached if needed). Bid information shall be entered into the appropriate space on the Bid Form. All costs of bid preparation are the expense of the bidder. No electronic, verbal, facsimile or telephone bid will be accepted.
Examination of Bid Documents. Submission of a bid shall constitute bidder’s acknowledgment upon which the City may rely that bidder has thoroughly examined and is familiar with the Bid Documents. No claim for additional compensation will be allowed beyond that stated in the bidder’s submitted Bid Form. Neglect or failure of the bidder to receive or examine all or part of the Bid Document shall in no way relieve the bidder from any obligations with respect to this bid.
Submission of Bid. Bidders shall submit the completed Bid Form, together with any supporting documents, prior to the time and date set for receiving bids as stated on the cover page of this Request for Bid and/or any modifying Addenda thereto. Bids shall be delivered in a sealed envelope clearly marked and addressed to:
Medicine Lodge City Clerk
ATTN: Police Patrol Cars
114 W. 1st Ave.
Medicine Lodge, KS 67104

Modification or Withdrawal of Bids. Bids may be modified or withdrawn prior to the bid submission deadline. Bids modified must be retrieved by bidder, at bidder’s expense, and resubmitted with corrected information prior to the bid submission deadline. There will be no extensions for bid modification beyond the bid submission deadline. No bids may be modified after the bid submission deadline.
Late Bids. Bidder shall be responsible for the timely delivery of bid. Bids received after the deadline for receipt of bids shall not be accepted and shall be returned to the bidder unopened unless necessary for identification purposes.
Bid to Remain Open. The bidder shall guarantee its bid for a period of one hundred (120) calendar days from the date of bid opening.
Reservations. The City reserves the right to:
1. Reject any bid that is conditional in any way or that contains erasures, items not called for, items not in conformity with applicable law, changes, additions, alternate proposals, or any other modifications of the Bid Form which are not in accordance with the Bid Documents;
2. Make any investigations deemed necessary to determine if a bidder is responsive and responsible;
3. In the event that only one bid is received in response to this bid invitation, require the sole bidder to submit cost or pricing data to assist in determining if the price is reasonable;
4. Reject any or all bids, including any bids that are found to be non-responsive or submitted by a bidder that is not responsible;
5. Waive minor defects or irregularities in any bid, provided that the discrepancy does not affect the bid amount or give the bidder an advantage over others;
6. Accept a bid which offers a newer product than specified if, in the opinion of the buyer identified on the cover page of this bid invitation, it offers equal or greater functionality than the specified product, even though it may not comply with bid specifications in every detail;
7. Award a Purchase Order to a single bidder for the entire procurement or to multiple bidders by line item, in groups, or in phases, according to specifications.

BID REQUEST OVERVIEW
Purpose: Police Patrol Vehicle
Bid Request Date: March 19, 2025
Due Date Thursday, 12:00 p.m. March 19th, 2025
Proposal Opening Thursday, 12:00 p.m. March 19th, 2025

Requested Action
Send competitive bids to:
City of Medicine Lodge
City Clerk
Attn: Police Patrol Car Bid
114 W. 1st Ave.
Medicine Lodge, KS 67104

CITY OF MEDICINE LODGE
BID FORM
One (1) Utility Patrol Vehicle, 4WD or AWD for the CITY OF MEDICINE LODGE

MIMIMUM SPECIFICATIONS
1. Manufacturer will use the highest quality components and design practices available to the automobile industry.
2. The vehicle shall be new (unused), prior or current model year production.
3. The vehicle shall be supplied with all equipment and accessories indicated as standard equipment in the manufacturer’s corresponding model year published literature.
4. Delivery of vehicle is to begin no more than ninety (90) days following the date of contract award or a date agreed on by the purchaser.
5. The vehicle to be delivered will be washed and fully serviced.
6. Warranty requirements: All manufacture and /or dealership warranties shall be included.

SPECIFICATIONS THAT VEHICLES SHALL INCLUDE
4WD or AWD Police Utility
Standard “Police Package” options
Minimum of 4 keys and remote fobs
Police wiring kit front and rear.

Quantity: 1 Vehicle

Vehicle Year model: .

Total Bid Price (including shipping costs): $_________________

Estimate Delivery Date: ____________________________weeks_

Vendor Name: __________________________________________________________

Vendor Mailing Address: _________________________________________________

Vendor Contact Person: __________________________________________________

Contact Person Telephone Number: ________________________________________

Contact Person Email: ____________________________________________________

Vendor Representative: ______________________________ Date: ___________ Signature

 

PUBLIC NOTICE
Published in The Gyp Hill Premiere Monday, March 24, 2025 1tc

BEFORE THE STATE CORPORATION
COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF KANSAS
NOTICE OF FILING APPLICATION

RE: DIXON OPERATING COMPANY, LLC – Application for an exception to the 10 year time limitation of K.A.R. 82-3-111 for the Forsyth Unit #7-1, located in Barber County, Kansas.
TO: All Oil & Gas Producers, Unleased Mineral Interest Owners, Landowners, and all persons whomever concerned.
You, and each of you, are hereby notified that Dixon Operating Company, LLC has filed an application for an exception to the 10 year time limitation of K.A.R. 82-3-111 for the Forsyth Unit #7-1, located in the NW SW NW of Section 20-32S-12W, Barber County, Kansas.
Any persons who object to or protest this application shall be required to file their objections to protest with the Conservation Division of the State Corporation Commission of the State Corporation Commission of the State of Kansas within fifteen (15) 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 application may cause waste, violate correlative rights or pollute the natural resources of the State of Kansas.
All persons interested or concerned shall take notice of the foregoing and shall govern themselves accordingly.

DIXON OPERATING COMPANY, LLC
1625 N. Waterfront Pkwy, Suite 220
Wichita, Kansas 672206
316-264-9632
 

PUBLIC NOTICE
Published in The Gyp Hill Premiere Monday, March 24, 2025 1tc

BEFORE THE STATE CORPORATION COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF KANSAS
NOTICE OF FILING APPLICATION
RE: Briscoe Petroleum, LLC - Application for a permit to authorize the disposal of saltwater into the Olson Heirs #1 well, S/2 SW/4 SW/4 SW/4 of Section 21-T34S-R12W, located in Barber. County, Kansas.
TO: All Oil & Gas Producers, Unleased Mineral Interest Owners, Landowners, and all persons whomever concerned:
You, and each of you, are hereby notified that Briscoe Petroleum, LLC has filed an application to commence the disposal of saltwater into the Mississippian formation at the Olson Heirs #1, located in the S/2 SW/4 SW/4 SW/4 of Section 21-T34S-R12W, Barber County Kansas, with a maximum operating pressure of 1,500 pounds and a maximum injection rate of 2,500 barrels per day.
Any persons who object to or protests this application shall be required to file their objections or protest 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 granting the application may cause waste, violate correlative rights or pollute the natural resources of the State of Kansas.
All persons interested or concerned shall take notice of the foregoing and shall govern themselves accordingly.

Briscoe Petroleum, LLC PO Box 6690
Sheridan WY 82801
307-752-7630

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