Kemmerer Gazette Legal Notices, Oct. 22, 2022

Brigham J. Lundberg, 7-5802

1. Troy Parkinson, 8-7184

Halliday, Watkins & Mann, P.C.

376 East 400 South, Suite 300

Salt Lake City, UT 84111

Phone: 801-355-2886

Facsimile: 801-328-9714

troyp@hwmlawfirm.com

Attorney for Plaintiff

HWM File Number: WY22406

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF LINCOLN COUNTY, WYOMING

THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT

MIDFIRST BANK,         CIVIL NUMBER: 2026-CV-0000051

     Plaintiff,     HONORABLE: Joseph B. Bluemel

           v.

KATHY E. GIECK; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF LARRY GIECK, deceased, and ANY PERSON IN POSSESSION,

Defendants.   

NOTICE OF PUBLICATION

TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANT, HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF LARRY GIECK, DECEASED:

DEFENDANT’S LAST KNOWN ADDRESS: 540 Solliday Street, Opal, WY 83124

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Plaintiff has filed with the Third Judicial District Court, Lincoln County, State of Wyoming, a Complaint for Judicial Foreclosure of property secured by a Mortgage.  This action pertains to the following property located at 540 Solliday Street, Opal, WY 83124, more particularly described as follows:

Lots 5 and 6 of Block 3 of the Amended Plat of the Town of Opal, Lincoln County, Wyoming as described on the official plat thereof filed with Instrument No. 490264 of the records of the Lincoln County Clerk.

Plaintiff is requesting the following in its Complaint:

1. Judgment in favor of Plaintiff on its claim for declaratory relief, declaring that Plaintiff is the Mortgagee of the Mortgage;
2. An order of sale and decree of foreclosure of the Property in accordance with Wyoming law, where (i) the Plaintiff is to provide such publication and notice as is required pursuant to W.S. § 1-18-101, (ii) the Plaintiff is permitted to be a purchaser at the foreclosure sale and is permitted to “credit bid” the amount owed to it, (iii) when any time for redemption has elapsed, the Sheriff or other officer conducting the sale shall execute a deed to the purchaser of the Property at the sale and that the purchaser be let into possession of the Property on production of said deed;
3. Attorney’s fees and costs to Plaintiff in its enforcement of its rights and remedies prior to and during this litigation, including all fees incurred up and until the date of foreclosure; and
4. Such other and further relief as the Court deems just and equitable under the circumstances.

YOUR RIGHTS MAY BE AFFECTED.  You should read this notice carefully and discuss them with your attorney, if you have one in this case.  If you do not have an attorney, you may wish to consult one.  Unless you file an answer or response or otherwise respond to the Complaint within thirty (30) days following the last date of publication of this Notice, a default judgment will be entered against you and Judgment will be entered.

DATED this 13th day of October, 2026.

In the Third Judicial District, Lincoln County   Kenneth O. Roberts

Clerk of the Court

/s/ Jenny Clark, Deputy

PUBLISHED: Oct. 22, 29, Nov. 5, 12, 2026

TOWN OF DIAMONDVILLE

NOTICE OF SALE OF SURPLUS MUNICIPAL PROPERTY

INVITATION TO BID – TWO SURPLUS POLICE VEHICLES

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Town of Diamondville, Wyoming, will accept sealed bids for the sale of two (2) surplus police vehicles, described as follows:

Vehicle #1

2016 Ford Police Interceptor Utility

VIN: 1FM5K8AT0GGA97074

Minimum Bid: $500.00

Vehicle #2

2016 Ford Police Interceptor Utility

VIN: 1FM5K8AT2GGA97075

Minimum Bid: $500.00

Both vehicles will be sold AS IS, WHERE IS, with no warranties expressed or implied. The Town of Diamondville makes no guarantees regarding the condition, mechanical operation, or fitness of either vehicle. All emergency equipment and police identification will be removed or decommissioned prior to transfer of ownership.

VEHICLE INSPECTION

Both vehicles are available for inspection at Diamondville Town Hall, located at 20 US Highway 30/189, Diamondville, Wyoming, during regular business hours.

BID SUBMISSION

Sealed bids will be accepted beginning Thursday, October 22, 2026, at 8:00 a.m., and must be received no later than Friday, November 13, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. (noon).

Interested parties may submit bids for either or both vehicles. Each vehicle must be bid on separately, with the vehicle identification number (VIN) clearly identified on the bid.

Bids shall be submitted to:

            Town of Diamondville

            20 US Highway 30/189

            P.O. Box 281

            Diamondville, WY 83116

All sealed bids must be clearly marked “SURPLUS POLICE VEHICLE BID – DO NOT OPEN.”

PUBLIC BID OPENING

All sealed bids received by the deadline will be publicly opened during the Diamondville Town Council meeting on Monday, November 16, 2026, at 6:00 p.m., at Diamondville Town Hall.

The Town of Diamondville reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to accept the highest responsible bid determined to be in the best interest of the Town.

PUBLISHED: Oct.22, 29, Nov. 5, 2026

PUBLIC NOTICE

Pursuant to the Wyoming Administrative Procedure Act and the Wyoming Public Service Commission’s (Commission) Rules and Regulations, notice is hereby given of the Application of Rocky Mountain Power (RMP or the Company) for authority to reduce the Carbon Capture Compliance Charge (Schedule 198) from a charge of 0.05% to a customer credit of 0.62% per month, and find the Company prudently incurred the costs sustained between September 2025 and August 2026, pursuant to Wyoming Statutes §§ 37-18-101 and 37-18-102 and Commission Rules Chapter 3, Section 38, regarding low-carbon portfolio standards.

1. RMP is a division of PacifiCorp, an Oregon Corporation, engaged in the business of supplying electric utility service to customers throughout its six-state service territory, including Wyoming. RMP is a public utility subject to the Commission’s jurisdiction. Wyo. Stat. §§ 37-1-101(a)(vi)(C) and 37-2-112.
2. On October 1, 2026, RMP filed the Application to reduce the Schedule 198 rate from a 0.05% monthly customer charge to a 0.62% per month customer credit on an interim basis, beginning January 1, 2027. Schedule 198 is a balancing account mechanism that tracks incremental costs to comply with low carbon energy portfolio standard requirements, and revenues collected through a monthly carbon capture compliance surcharge that is based on forecasted costs. RMP requests the change as the forecasted costs and revenues resulted in an over-collection, which the Company proposes to reimburse through customer credit by distributing approximately $5.1 million to Wyoming customers throughout 2027. The proposed rate, the forecasted collections and incurred costs through 2026, the forecasted 2027 Wyoming Energy Authority’s Wyoming Energy Matching Funds (EMF), and customer credit reimbursements in 2027 are expected to produce an ending account balance of $0.00 as of December 31, 2027.
3. RMP states that, pursuant to Schedule 198, the Company recorded $633,125.56 in revenue and $602,222.43 in deferred costs from September 2025 through August 2026 and since inception has over collected a total of $4.7 million. RMP requests the Commission find the costs incurred during this period comply with the low carbon energy portfolio standard requirements and were prudently incurred. These costs include consultant fees, internal travel expenses, and EMF reimbursements for the Bridger FEED study.
4. This is not a complete description of the Application. Interested persons may inspect it at the Commission’s office or online at: https://dms.wyo.gov/external/publicusers.aspx (Enter Record No. 18251).
5. Anyone wishing to file a statement, intervention petition, protest or request for a public hearing in this matter must do so in writing filed with the Commission on or before November 13, 2026. Any intervention request filed with the Commission shall set forth the grounds of the proposed intervention or request for hearing as well as the position and the interest of the petitioner in this proceeding. Please be sure to mention Docket No. 20000-719-EM-26 in all correspondence with the Commission.
6. If you wish to intervene in this matter or request a public hearing which you will attend and you require reasonable accommodation for a disability, call the Commission at (307) 777-7427 or write to the Commission, 2515 Warren Avenue, Suite 300, Cheyenne, Wyoming 82002. Communication-impaired individuals may contact the Commission through Wyoming Relay at 711.

Dated:.  October 14, 2026.

PUBLISHED: Oct. 22, 29, 2026

CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS

The Kemmerer City Council met in regular session this 28th day of September, 2026, at 6:01 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, Kemmerer, Wyoming. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Present on roll call were Mayor Robert Bowen, Councilmember Marlin Batista, Councilmember Dave McConkie, Councilmember Bill Price, Councilmember Kodi Seamons, Councilmember Ken Spears, and Councilmember Mark Thatcher.

Motion was made by Councilmember McConkie to approve the agenda as presented; seconded by Councilmember Batista and unanimously approved by council.

VISITORS’ COMMENTS AND PETITIONS:

Cindy Vetos and Arvid Aase made comments to the council.

CONSENT AGENDA:

Motion was made by Councilmember Batista to approve the items on the consent agenda as presented; seconded by Councilmember Spears and unanimously approved by council. Those items were:

(a)  Approval of Meeting Minutes of September 14, 2026, as amended;

(b)  Approval of the payment of the bills, payroll, and ACH payments as presented;

19227 NCPERS $48.00 19228 Wyo. Retirement Sys.  $26,121.18

19229 Bobcat of Rock Springs            248.43 19230 City of Kemmerer Acct 332.00

19231 CNS Surety       500.00 19232 Costello, Jeff & Korinne           59.00

19233 First Bank of Wyoming 5,358.41          19234 Floyd’s Truck Center    1,394.37

19235 Fossil Basin Promo Bd. 14,472.07        19236 J-Bar Excavation           2,484.87

19237 JUB Engineers, Inc.       638.34 19238 Lessley, Judy     2,000.00

19239 Lincoln Co. Treasurer   6,480.14          19240 MC2 Engineering         4,040.00

19241 One-Call of Wyoming  215.25 19242 Real Kleen        185.35

19243 Rotary Club of Kem.     275.44 19244 So. Lincoln Cty Dev      10,000.00

19245 UMB Card Center         19,311.95        19246 Wells Fargo Financial  619.47

19247 WYDOT Fuel Tax Admin           50.00   8/26/26 Fed. Tax Dep.-ACH    16,555.03

8/26/26 Payroll Dir.Dep.-ACH 55,025.57        8/26/26 AFLAC-ACH   36.40

8/26/26 Expert Pay-ACH        913.05 8/26/26 Orchard Trust-ACH   1,200.00

8/31/26 Worldpay-ACH          1,466.97          Core Business Tech.-ACH       24.95

(c)  Authorize the mayor to sign the 2026 Emergency Insect Management Grant Agreement in an amount of $2998.00;

(d)  Approve the SLTEC Rental Agreement Changes as presented.

OLD BUSINESS:

(a)  Motion was made by Councilmember Price to pass on 2nd Reading Ordinance No. 2026-909, Amending Chapter 20, Subdivision of Land; seconded by Councilmember Seamons and unanimously approved by council.

NEW BUSINESS:

(a)  Mayor Bowen appointed Eric Phillips as the Kemmerer Municipal Judge for the remainder of calendar year 2026. Motion was made by Councilmember Batista to ratify the appointment of Eric Phillips as the Kemmerer Municipal Judge for the remainder of the calendar year 2026; seconded by Councilmember Thatcher and unanimously approved by council. Judge Phillips was sworn in.

(b)  Item died for lack of a motion.

(c)  Motion was made by Councilmember Batista to authorize the mayor to sign the Notice to Proceed and Agreement Between the City of Kemmerer and R&D Sweeping and Asphalt for the 2026 Roadway Sealing Project; seconded by Councilmember Seamons and unanimously approved by council.

(d)  Motion was made by Councilmember Seamons to pass on 1st Reading Ordinance No. 2026-910, Amending Chapter 23, Zoning Code to allow for more time to do public notice and for staff to review a special permitted use application; seconded by Councilmember Batista and unanimously approved by council.

COMMENTS:

Councilmember Seamons, Councilmember Price, Councilmember Thatcher, Councilmember Spears, and Councilmember Batista made comments. Mayor Bowen made comments.

ADJOURN:

There being no further business before the council, Mayor, Robert Bowen, adjourned the regular meeting; 6:42 p.m.

     BY: ROBERT BOWEN, MAYOR

ATTEST:           NATASIA DIERS

            CITY CLERK - TREASURER

PUBLISHED: Oct. 22, 2026

NOTICE OF ELECTION

COKEVILLE WATERSHED IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT

To all owners of land lying within the boundaries of the Cokeville Watershed Improvement District (CWID), State of Wyoming, notice is hereby given that on the 3rd day of November 2026, between the hours of 1:00 P.M. and 6:00 P.M., an election will be held for three (3) directors of the said District, for a term of four (4) years.  Eligible candidates whose names will appear on the Cokeville Watershed Improvement District ballot are:

John A. Reed III  (4-year term)

Wayne Harmon (4-year term)

Kyle Roberts (4-year term)

All persons, firms and corporations who hold title to any land lying within the Cokeville Watershed Improvement District are eligible to vote.

Polling Place for the Election is as follows:

The Lincoln Conservation District Office

Cokeville Town Hall, Room 1

110 Pine Street

 Cokeville, Wyoming 83114

(307) 462-7220 Extensions 3 or 4

Eligible voters who will be absent on the day of the election may apply to Brenda Lazcanotegui, Polling Superintendent, at the Lincoln Conservation District Office, for absentee ballots.  Each applicant for an absentee ballot shall state his name, resident, and acreage owned in the District.

PUBLISHED: Oct.22, 2026

LCD PUBLIC NOTICE

Due to the limited comments and suggestions received, the Lincoln Conservation District (LCD) is extending the comment period for their 2027-2032 Draft Long Range Plan (LRP) until Friday, November 6, 2025, at 5:00 P.M.  Hard copies of the draft LRP may be obtained from the Cokeville LCD Field Office, Room 1, Cokeville Town Hall, Cokeville, Wyoming or by phoning (307) 723-0030 to request a copy  by email.

PUBLISHED: October 22, 2026

FORECLOSURE SALE NOTICE

Default in the payment of principal and interest has occurred under the terms of a Promissory Note (the “Note”) dated September 19, 2025, executed and delivered by Brook M. Gilleland and Shella Gilleland (“Mortgagors”) to Mortgage Research Center, LLC dba Veterans United Home Loans, and a real estate Mortgage (the “Mortgage”) of the same date securing the Note, which Mortgage was executed and delivered by said Mortgagors, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for Mortgage Research Center, LLC dba Veterans United Home Loans, its successors and assigns, and which Mortgage was recorded on September 19, 2025, at Reception No. 1041650, in Book 1146, at Page 607 in the public records in the office of the County Clerk and ex-officio Register of Deeds in and for Lincoln County, Wyoming.

The Mortgage was assigned for value as follows:

Assignee: Mortgage Research Center, LLC d/b/a Veterans United Home Loans, a Missouri Limited Liability Company

Assignment dated: August 28, 2026

Assignment recorded: September 8, 2026

Assignment recording information: at Reception No. 1047145, in Book 1180, at Page 139

All in the records of the County Clerk and ex-officio Register of Deeds in and for Lincoln County, Wyoming.

The Mortgage contains a power of sale which, by reason of said default, the Mortgagee declares to have become operative, and no suit or proceeding has been instituted at law to recover the debt secured by the Mortgage or any part thereof, nor has any such suit or proceeding been instituted and the same discontinued.

Written notice of intent to foreclose the Mortgage by advertisement and sale has been served upon the record owner and the party in possession of the mortgaged premises at least ten (10) days prior to the commencement of this publication, and the amount due upon the Mortgage as of October 19, 2026 being the total sum of $394,207.89, plus interest, costs expended, late charges, and attorney fees accruing thereafter through the date of sale.

WHEREAS, the property being foreclosed upon may be subject to other liens and encumbrances that will not be extinguished at the sale. Any prospective purchaser should research the status of title before submitting a bid. Prospective purchasers must tender proof of funds at the time of sale.

If the foreclosure sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of his/her/its money paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagee, Mortgagor, Servicer, or their attorneys.

NOW, THEREFORE, Mortgage Research Center, LLC d/b/a Veterans United Home Loans, a Missouri Limited Liability Company, as Mortgagee, will have the Mortgage foreclosed by law by causing the mortgaged property to be sold at public venue by the Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff in and for Lincoln County, Wyoming to the highest bidder for cash at 10:00 o’clock in the forenoon on November 24, 2026 at the Lincoln County Courthouse located at 925 Sage Ave, Kemmerer, WY 83101, for application to the above-described amounts secured by the Mortgage, said mortgaged property being described as follows:

PARCEL 1: Lot 21 of Block 3 of the Collett First Addition to the Town of Cokeville, Lincoln County, Wyoming as described on the official plat filed October 6, 1910 as Map No. 126 in the Office of the Lincoln County Clerk

PARCEL 2: The N1/2 of Lots 18, 19 and 20 of Block 3 of the Collett First Addition to the Town of Cokeville, Lincoln County, Wyoming as described on the official plat filed October 6, 1910 as Map No. 126 in the Office of the Lincoln County Clerk. 

With an address of 325 1st North St, Cokeville, WY 83114 (the undersigned disclaims liability for any error in the address).

Together with all improvements thereon situate and all fixtures and appurtenances thereto.

Mortgagee shall have the exclusive right to rescind the foreclosure sale during the redemption period. In the event that the sale is rescinded or vacated for any reason, the successful purchaser shall only be entitled to a refund of his/her/its purchase price and/or statutory interest.

Important Notice to Potential Bidders: Federal law administered by the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”), a bureau of the U.S. Department of the Treasury, requires certain residential real estate transactions to be reported to the federal government. If you are the winning bidder at auction, you may be required to provide identifying information about yourself and, if applicable, any entity or trust purchasing the property. This information is required by federal law and must be provided to complete the sale. Failure to provide required information after the sale may delay or prevent issuance of the foreclosure deed.

Dated: October 6, 2026          Mortgage Research Center, LLC

             d/b/a Veterans United Home Loans, a

            Missouri Limited Liability Company

            By: Lewis N. Stoddard

            Halliday, Watkins & Mann, P.C.

            376 East 400 South, Suite 300

            Salt Lake City, UT 84111

            801-355-2886

            HWM File # WY22651

PUBLISHED: Oct. 15, 22, 29, Nov. 5, 2026      23697

NOTICE OF FINAL COMPLETION OF CONTRACT

To all persons, firms, or corporations who have any claim for any work being done, or any material furnished to Alta Construction, P.O. Box 1021 Lyman, WY 82937, for the Kemmerer Cemetery War Memorial Wall Remediation Project, Kemmerer, Wyoming.

You are hereby notified that the South Lincoln Special Cemetery District has accepted final completion according to the Contract Documents and rules set forth in the contract between the South Lincoln Special Cemetery District and the aforesaid Contractor of the work in connection with the Kemmerer Cemetery War Memorial Wall Remediation Project, and that said Contractor is entitled to final settlement thereof.

You are further notified that upon the 18st day of November 2026, being the 41st day after the first publication of the notice, said Kemmerer Cemetery War Memorial Wall Remediation Project will pay Alta Construction the full amount due under said contract; and in the event your claim is not filed with the South Lincoln Special Cemetery District prior to said last day of October 2026, same shall be waived.

This notice is given pursuant to Section 16-6116, Wyoming Statutes, 1982.

Dated this 8th day October 2026

By: South Lincoln Special Cemetery District

PUBLISHED: October 8, 15, 22, 2026.

NOTICE AND ORDER SETTING PUBLIC HEARING

Pursuant to the Wyoming Administrative Procedure Act and the Wyoming Public Service Commission’s (Commission) Procedural Rules, notice is hereby given that a public hearing is scheduled regarding Questar Gas Company d/b/a Enbridge Gas Wyoming’s (Enbridge or the Company) request for authority to increase its distribution rates and charges for natural gas services by $2.49 million per annum and a rate of return of 7.59%. The public hearing is set to commence on Thursday, November 5, 2026, at 9:00 am., in the Commission’s hearing room located at 2515 Warren Avenue, Suite 300, in Cheyenne, Wyoming.

1. Enbridge is a Utah corporation engaged in the business of supplying natural gas utility service in Idaho, Utah and Wyoming. Enbridge is a public utility subject to the Commission’s jurisdiction. Wyo. Stat. §§ 37-1-101(a)(vi)(D) and 37-2-112. Enbridge currently has approximately 28,000 customers in southwestern Wyoming, including customers residing in the cities of Rock Springs, Green River, Kemmerer, Diamondville and Evanston.
2. On March 31, 2026, Enbridge filed its Application requesting the Commission authorize the Company’s request to increase its distribution rates and charges for natural gas services by $2.49 million per annum, adopt a capital structure of 45.22% long-term debt and 54.78% equity, implement an overall rate of return of 7.59%, and institute associated amendments to its tariff, effective February 1, 2027. As part of its Application, Enbridge also requested that Commission authorize continuance of the Conservation Enabling Tariff program and rename it the Revenue Decoupling Mechanism.
3. Wyoming Office of Consumer Advocate (OCA) filed a notice to intervene in this matter on April 3, 2026.
4. The effect of the proposed rate increase on typical Enbridge General Service customers who use 80 dekatherms per year will be an increase of $99 per year, or 11.69%.
5. All interested persons are encouraged to attend the public hearing which will be conducted in accordance with the Wyoming Administrative Procedure Act and Wyoming Public Service Commission Rules. All interested persons may appear and be heard in person, by video or telephone conference, or through counsel appearing in person or by video or telephone conference.

To attend via Zoom and provide public comment, register at this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_qhMzD3OkQ2iutM_P--UfrA

To view the Livestream on YouTube, click here:

https://www.youtube.com/@wyomingpsc

6. If you wish to attend the hearing and require reasonable accommodation for a disability, please contact the Commission at (307) 777-7427 (Voice or TTY) or 2515 Warren Avenue, Suite 300, Cheyenne, Wyoming 82002, to make arrangements. Communications-impaired persons may contact the Commission through Wyoming Relay at 711. Please mention Docket No. 30010-242-GR-26 in your communications.

PUBLISHED: Oct. 15, 22, 2026 23699

TOWN OF DIAMONDVILLE

PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION VACANCY

Notice is hereby given that the Town of Diamondville has one vacant position on the Planning and Zoning Commission.

Interested Diamondville residents are invited to submit an application to the Town Clerk for consideration for appointment. Applications may be obtained and submitted at Diamondville Town Hall, located at 20 U.S. Highway 30/189, Diamondville, WY 83116, during regular business hours.

The Planning and Zoning Commission meets on the second Wednesday of each month.

For additional information, please contact the Town Clerk at 307-877-6676.

Town of Diamondville

PUBLISHED: Oct. 15, 22, 2026

STATE OF WYOMING THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT

COUNTY OF LINCOLN  IN THE DISTRICT COURT

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE        )

OF ANTHONY WALTON RIDING,         )           Case No. 2026-CV-0000114

          Deceased.          )

NOTICE OF PUBLICATION

TO: ALL PERSON INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF ANTHONY WALTON RIDING:

YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that on the 23rd day of September 2026, the person(s) claiming to be the distributee(s) of Anthony Walton Riding, deceased, filed with the above Court an Application for Decree in the above-captioned matter requesting the Court to establish the right and title to certain real property located in Lincoln County, Wyoming, and to distribute said real property to the applications pursuant to Wyoming Statutes, §2-1-205 (2025).

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that any objection to the Application must be filed with the Clerk of District Court within thirty (30) days of the f1rst date of publication of this Notice, and if no objections are filed thereto, the Court will then proceed to determine if the facts stated in said application are true and undisputed and whether a decree establishing the right and title in and to the real property described in said Application should be entered and the real property distributed to said applicants. Any interested person shall be given the opportunity to object to said Application.

DATED this 23rd day of September, 2026.

Kenneth L. Roberts, CLERK OF COURT

By Taylor McCloud, Deputy

PUBLISHED: Oct. 15, 22, 2026