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25 public notices

First published Oct. 1, 2025, in the Hillsboro Star-Journal, Peabody Gazette-Bulletin and Marion County Record, Marion, Kansas (1t)

NOTICE OF PUBLIC TESTING OF VOTING EQUIPMENT

The pre-election testing of voting machines and vote counting equipment to be used in the General Election scheduled for Tuesday, November 4, 2025 will be held in the Election Room located in the basement of the Marion County Courthouse, Marion, Kansas on Friday, October 3, 2025 at 9:30 p.m. in accordance with House Bill No. 2056 Sec. 6. K.S.A. 2024 Supp. 25-4610. A post-election test will be held on Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 9:30 a.m. in the same location. These tests are open to the public.

WITNESS MY HAND and the seal of my office this 25th day of September 2025.

Ashley Herpich

(seal)Marion County Election Officer

A-2-2858

First published Sept. 24, 2025, in the Marion County Record, Marion, Kansas (3t)

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF

MARION COUNTY, KANSAS

In the Matter of the Estate of

Jacquelyn S. Palic, Deceased

Case No. MN-2025-PR-000032

NOTICE OF HEARING AND

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED:

You are hereby notified that on August 27, 2025, a Petition for Issuance of Letters of Administration Under the Kansas Simplified Estates Act was filed in this Court by Joseph P. Palic, praying that Letters of Administration be issued.

You are further advised under the provisions of the Kansas Simplified Estates Act the Court need not supervise administration of the Estate, and no notice of any action of the Administrator or other proceedings in the administration will be given, except for notice of final settlement of decedent’s estate.

You are further advised if written objections to simplified administration are filed with the Court, the Court may order that supervised administration ensue.

You are required to file your written defenses thereto on or before October 22, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. in the District Court of Marion County, 200 South 3rd Street, Marion, Kansas 66861, 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.

All creditors are notified to exhibit their demands against the Estate within four months from the date of the first publication of this notice, as provided by law, and if their demands are not thus exhibited, they shall be forever barred.

Joseph P. Palic, Petitioner

SYMMONDS & SYMMONDS, LLC

BY: Robert N. Symmonds, #08218

427 Commercial Street

Emporia, KS 66801-4012

Phone 620-343-2764

Fax 620-343-2765

Email info@symmondslaw.com

Attorneys for Petitioner

M-1-2-3-2851

First published Oct. 1, 2025, in the Marion County Record, Marion, Kansas (3t)

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF MARION COUNTY, KANSAS

In the Matter of the Adoption of

AIMEE LEE KELLEY

A Minor Child Under 18 Years of Age

CASE NO. 25-AD-000004

PURSUANT TO K.S.A. CHAPTER 59

NOTICE OF ADOPTION HEARING TO

TERMINATE PARENTAL RIGHTS

To: NATURAL FATHER

YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that a Petition has been filed in the above named Court praying for an Order and Decree of said Court that the Petitioner, Kaleb J. Spencer, be permitted and authorized to adopt Aimee Lee Kelley, female minor child; that an Order and Decree of Adoption of said child by the Petitioner be made and entered by said Court; and for an order terminating the parental rights of the natural father. That upon the adoption by this Petitioner that he becomes the father of the female child Aimee Lee Kelley; and that the child’s natural father is Kaleb J. Spencer.

You are hereby required to file your written defenses thereto on or before the 1st day of December 2025 at 1:15 P.M. of said day, in said Court, in the Marion County Courthouse, 200 S. 3rd St., Ste 201, Marion, 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.

Kaleb J. Spencer, Petitioner

Brian L. Bina

KARSTETTER & BINA, L.L.C.

P.O. Box 1103

McPherson, KS 67460-1103

(620) 241-8800

M-2-3-4-2854

First published Oct. 1, 2025, in the Marion County Record, Marion, Kansas (3t)

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF MARION COUNTY, KANSAS

In the Matter of the Adoption of

BENJAMIN ELI EAVES

A Minor Child Under 18 Years of Age.

CASE NO. 25-AD-000005

PURSUANT TO K.S.A. CHAPTER 59

NOTICE OF ADOPTION HEARING TO

TERMINATE PARENTAL RIGHTS

To: NATURAL FATHER

YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that a Petition has been filed in the above named Court praying for an Order and Decree of said Court that the Petitioner, Kaleb J. Spencer, be permitted and authorized to adopt Benjamin Eli Eaves, male minor child; that an Order and Decree of Adoption of said child by the Petitioner be made and entered by said Court; and for an order terminating the parental rights of the natural father. That upon the adoption by this Petitioner that he becomes the father of the male child Benjamin Eli Eaves; and that the child’s natural father is Kaleb J. Spencer.

You are hereby required to file your written defenses thereto on or before the 1st day of December 2025 at 1:15 P.M. of said day, in said Court, in the Marion County Courthouse, 200 S. 3rd St., Ste 201, Marion, 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.

Kaleb J. Spencer, Petitioner

Brian L. Bina

KARSTETTER & BINA, L.L.C.

P.O. Box 1103

McPherson, KS 67460-1103

(620) 241-8800

M-2-3-4-2855

First published Oct. 1, 2025, in the Marion County Record, Marion, Kansas (3t)

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF MARION COUNTY, KANSAS

In the Matter of the Adoption of

JOSEPH MICHAEL KELLEY

A Minor Child Under 18 Years of Age.

CASE NO. 25-AD-000006

PURSUANT TO K.S.A. CHAPTER 59

NOTICE OF ADOPTION HEARING TO

TERMINATE PARENTAL RIGHTS

To: NATURAL FATHER

YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that a Petition has been filed in the above named Court praying for an Order and Decree of said Court that the Petitioner, Kaleb J. Spencer, be permitted and authorized to adopt Joseph Michael Kelley, male minor child; that an Order and Decree of Adoption of said child by the Petitioner be made and entered by said Court; and for an order terminating the parental rights of the natural father. That upon the adoption by this Petitioner that he becomes the father of the male child Joseph Michael Kelley; and that the child’s natural father is Kaleb J. Spencer.

You are hereby required to file your written defenses thereto on or before the 1st day of December 2025 at 1:15 P.M. of said day, in said Court, in the Marion County Courthouse, 200 S. 3rd St., Ste 201, Marion, 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.

Kaleb J. Spencer, Petitioner

Brian L. Bina

KARSTETTER & BINA, L.L.C.

P.O. Box 1103

McPherson, KS 67460-1103

(620) 241-8800

M-2-3-4-2856

First published Oct. 1, 2025, in the Marion County Record, Marion, Kansas (3t)

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF MARION COUNTY, KANSAS

In the Matter of the Adoption of

LIAM ELLIOTT EAVES

A Minor Child Under 18 Years of Age.

CASE NO. 25-AD-000007

PURSUANT TO K.S.A. CHAPTER 59

NOTICE OF ADOPTION HEARING TO

TERMINATE PARENTAL RIGHTS

To: NATURAL FATHER

YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that a Petition has been filed in the above named Court praying for an Order and Decree of said Court that the Petitioner, Kaleb J. Spencer, be permitted and authorized to adopt Liam Elliott Eaves, male minor child; that an Order and Decree of Adoption of said child by the Petitioner be made and entered by said Court; and for an order terminating the parental rights of the natural father. That upon the adoption by this Petitioner that he becomes the father of the male child Liam Elliott Eaves; and that the child’s natural father is Kaleb J. Spencer.

You are hereby required to file your written defenses thereto on or before the 1st day of December 2025 at 1:15 P.M. of said day, in said Court, in the Marion County Courthouse, 200 S. 3rd St., Ste 201, Marion, 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.

Kaleb J. Spencer, Petitioner

Brian L. Bina

KARSTETTER & BINA, L.L.C.

P.O. Box 1103

McPherson, KS 67460-1103

(620) 241-8800

M-2-3-4-2857

First published Sept. 17, 2025, in the Marion County Record, Marion, Kansas (3t)

NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA CUMBERLAND COUNTY FILE NO.:24 E000681-250

CHRISTINA PETRUCELLI HARPER, Administratrix of the ESTATE OF MICHAEL DOUGLAS HICKS, deceased,

v.

MICHAEL ROY LEE MCCOMBS

You have been sued in the above-captioned matter. The nature of the relief sought is as follows: determination of abandonment. You are required to make answer and defense to such pleading within thirty (30) days of the date of this publication, and upon your failure to do so, Plaintiff will apply to the court for the relief sought. This is the 9th day of September 2025. Gregory T. Whitley MacRae & Whitley LLP 131 S. Cool Spring St. Fayetteville, NC 28301 (910)-483-0107

M-53-1-2-2847

First published Sept. 17, 2025, in the Marion County Record, Marion, Kansas (3t)

IN THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT

DISTRICT COURT, MARION COUNTY, KANSAS

PROBATE DEPARTMENT

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE

OF

LOUIS W. WEGERER, DECEASED

Case No. MN-2025-PR-000034

Pursuant to K.S.A. Chapter 59

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED:

You are hereby notified that on September 10, 2025, a Petition for Probate of Will and Issuance of Letters Testamentary was filed in this Court by Andrea M. Salsbury, a devisee and legatee, and co-executor named in the Last Will and Testament of Louis W. Wegerer, deceased.

All creditors 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.

Andrea M. Salsbury, Petitioner

Jason R. Bock, # 24658

FLEESON, GOOING, COULSON & KITCH, L.L.C.

301 N. Main, Suite 1900

Wichita, Kansas 67202

Attorneys for Petitioner

ATTEST:

District Court Judge

M-53-1-2-2849

First published Oct. 1, 2025, in the Peabody Gazette-Bulletin, Marion, Kansas (1t)

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

OWNER: City of Peabody 300 N. Walnut

Peabody, KS 66866

Sealed Bids for the construction of CITY OF PEABODY - 2025 LIGHTING FOR WALNUT AVE PHASE BASE GRANT will be received either in person at the Office of the City Clerk or to the online plan room of EBH Engineering (https://ebhengineering.com/planroom/) until 3:00 P.M. Monday, October 27, 2025. Bids received after this time will not be accepted. Bids will be opened and read aloud immediately after the specified closing time.

Work consists of: The major items of work include: 3200 lf of 2” Schedule 40 PVC Pipe, Control Box, 5000 lf of 277V light circuit wiring, 8000 lf of 120V outlet circuit, 24 each 12’ light pole, 12 each 18’ light pole, with optional banner arms and flag holders and other appurtenances.

Bidding Documents may be examined at the City of Peabody, City Hall OR Electronic copies of the bidding documents may be obtained through the Engineer’s website: www.ebhengineering.com\plan-room , by entering your information in the required fields. Addenda, if any, and Plan Holders list will also be available through the EBH online Plan Room.

Project Funding – This project is funded in part by the Kansas Department Of Commerce BASE Grant.

Building a Stronger Economy (BASE) Funding – The project is partially funded with BASE grant funding from the Kansas Department of Commerce. BASE grant funding will only be utilized on line items pertaining to Add/Alternate 1 Bid. The funds and ONLY these funds are exempt from the following federal program requirements: Federal Rail Administration, National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements.

Bid security in the amount of 5 percent of the bid shall accompany each bid in accordance with Instructions to Bidders.

Owner reserves the right to waive irregularities and to reject any or all bids.

No bidder may withdraw his bid within 60-days after the actual date of the opening thereof.

DATE City of Peabody

P-2-2859