Kemmerer Gazette Legals, July 2, 2026

Posted Thursday, July 2, 2026 12:00 am

PUBLIC NOTICE

Pursuant to the Wyoming Administrative Procedure Act and the Wyoming Public Service Commission’s (Commission) Rules, notice is hereby given of the Application of Rocky Mountain Power (RMP or the Company) for approval to establish baseline standards for electric reliability, as more fully described below:

1. RMP is a division of PacifiCorp, an Oregon corporation, engaged in the business of supplying electric utility service to customers in its service territory consisting of parts of six states, including Wyoming. RMP is a public utility, subject to the Commission’s jurisdiction. Wyo. Stat. §§ 37-l-101(a)(vi)(C) and 37-2-112.

2. On May 29, 2026, the Company filed its Annual Update containing the Wyoming Service Quality Review and Wyoming Power Quality Reports for calendar year 2025. The Company states the reports provide an overview of reliability and power quality performance delivered during calendar year 2025. The Company requests no changes to the baseline reliability performance standards approved by the Commission in Docket No. 20000-653-EA-23. In this docket, the Commission established baseline performance standards of 175 minutes for the System Average Interruption Duration Index (SAIDI), 1.8 events for the System Average Interruption Frequency Index (SAIFI), and 1.73 events for the Momentary Average Interruption Frequency Index (MAIFI). The Commission also required the Company to continue monitoring established power quality metrics.

3. RMP is required to file these reports, for Commission approval, to establish baseline standards for electric reliability pursuant to Commission Rule, Chapter 3, Section 38(e) and Wyoming Statute §§ 37-18-102(a)(v).

4. This is not a complete description of RMP’s Application. Interested persons may inspect the Application at the Commission, or online at: https://dms.wyo.gov/external/publicusers.aspx (enter Record No. 18143).

5. Anyone desiring to file a public comment, statement, protest, intervention petition or request for a public hearing in this matter must do so, in writing, to the Commission on or before July 24, 2026. Any intervention request 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 mention Docket No. 20000-712-EA-26 in your communications.

6. If you wish to intervene in this matter or request a public hearing that you will attend, and you require reasonable accommodation for a disability, please contact the Commission at (307) 777-7427, or write to the Commission, 2515 Warren Avenue, Suite 300, Cheyenne, Wyoming 82002. Communications-impaired persons may contact the Commission through Wyoming Relay at 711.

DATED: June 25, 2026.

PUBLISHED: July 2, 9, 2026 23617

Public Notice

The Kemmerer-Diamondville Water & Wastewater Joint Powers Board will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 6:00 pm in the Kemmerer-Diamondville Water Wastewater Joint Powers Boardroom at 1004 Elk Street, Kemmerer, WY 83101. The Purpose of the hearing is to hear public comments on the proposed FY 2026-2027

KEMMERER-DIAMONDVILLE WATER AND WASTEWATER JOINT POWERS BOARD FY 2026 - 2027 BUDGET

7/9/2026

2025-2026

Current 2025-2026 2026-2027

Estimated Current Year Proposed

REVENUES: Year Actual Budget Budget

Water Revenue $1,393,470.13 $1,373,989.95 $1,348,738.37

Wastewater Revenue $677,957.95 $665,261.32 $674,787.15

Other Revenue $56,988.67 $58,004.20 $139,976.55

Grants/Loans $3,027,433.40 $3,219,669.40 $0.00

Transfer from Reserves $827,739.42 $808,939.42 $700,202.89

Water Depreciation $309,577.50 $308,115.18 $307,930.20

Wastewater Depreciation $248,464.29 $257,923.35 $258,502.95

TOTAL REVENUES: $6,541,631.36 $6,691,902.82 $3,430,138.11

EXPENDITURES:

Administration Department $695,329.59 $539,900.57 $636,491.89

Water Department $919,110.46 $907,166.34 $1,028,188.92

Wastewater Department $496,560.29 $497,096.85 $542,992.97

Water Distribution Department $567,489.24 $442,318.03 $449,857.68

Wastewater Collections Department $233,962.13 $248,896.64 $320,410.98

Capital Projects $3,627,899.33 $4,056,524.40 $452,195.67

TOTAL EXPENDITURES: $6,540,351.04 $6,691,902.82 $3,430,138.11

REVENUE OVER EXPENDITURES: $1,280.32 $0.00 $0.00

PUBLISHED: June 25, 2026 23614

NOTICE TO APPROPRIATORS OF WATER

Public notice is hereby given that the following listed water users have submitted proofs of appropriation and/or construction under the following permits as approved by the State Engineer. The below-listed proofs of appropriation or construction will be held open for public inspection from July 6, 2026 through July 10, 2026, during the hours of 7:00 a.m. until 3:30 p.m., at the following location(s): Board of Control, 115 Park Street, Cokeville, Wyoming; and State Engineer’s Office, Herschler Building 2W, 122 West 25^th Street, Cheyenne, Wyoming. Any person claiming a water right interest in the same sources of supply to which the below-advertised proofs refer may inform the Water Division Superintendent of his/her desire to contest the rights of the person or persons seeking adjudication. The statement of contest shall be presented within fifteen days after the closing of the public inspection and shall state with reasonable certainty the grounds of the contest. The statement must be verified by the sworn affidavit of the contestant, his/her agent or attorney. If no contest is initiated as allowed by Section 41-4-312, Wyoming Statutes, 1977, the advertised proofs will be submitted to the State Board of Control for consideration during its meeting beginning on August 3, 2026, with the Division Superintendent’s recommendation that certificates of appropriation or construction be issued

KEVIN PAYNE, SUPERINTENDENT

WATER DIVISION IV

115 PARK STREET

P.O. BOX 277

COKEVILLE, WY 83114

(307) 279-3441

PUBLISHED: July 2, 2026 23602

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE

Default having occurred and all prerequisites to foreclosure having been met, notice is hereby given that the mortgage given by Dillon Hawkins, a single person and Madisyn Rogers, a single person, as joint tenants, mortgagors, in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., acting solely as nominee for Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation, mortgagee, dated May 31, 2024, recorded May 31, 2024, in Book 110PR, Page 64, in the Office of the Clerk of Lincoln County, Wyoming, given to secure payment of a note in the original amount of Two Hundred Sixty Five Thousand Two Hundred Seventy Six Dollars and 00/100 ($265,276.00). Said note and mortgage were assigned to the Wyoming Community Development Authority by Assignment dated May 14, 2026, and recorded May 26, 2026, in Book 1169PR, Page 172, in the Office of the Clerk of Lincoln County, Wyoming. The past amount due as of June 11, 2026, is Sixteen Thousand Five Hundred Ninety Three Dollars and 47/100 ($16,593.47), plus accruing late fees, interest, fees and costs, and the amount due as of June 11, 2026, is Two Hundred Seventy Six Thousand Two Hundred Twenty Three Dollars and 06/100 ($276,223.06), plus accruing interest, fees and costs. Said mortgage contains a power of sale which by reason of default the owner of the Note and Mortgage 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 days prior to the commencement of this publication. The property being foreclosed upon may be subject to other liens and encumbrances that will not be extinguished at the sale and any prospective purchaser should research the status of title before submitting the bid.

Therefore, said mortgage will be foreclosed by sale of the real property described as:

LOT 11 OF BLOCK 37 OF THE FIRST ADDITION TO THE TOWN OF KEMMERER, LINCOLN COUNTY, WYOMING AS DESCRIBED ON THE OFFICIAL PLAT FILED AS MAP NO. 186 OF RECORDS OF THE LINCOLN COUNTY CLERK

which has the address of 605 Emerald Street, Kemmer, Wyoming 83101, to be sold by public auction by the Sheriff to the highest bidder, for cash, at 10:00 a.m. on July 21, 2026, at the front steps of the Lincoln County Courthouse, 925 Sage Avenue, Kemmerer, Wyoming 83101. The sale will take place only if a representative of the Wyoming Community Development Authority, or its agent, is present.

Wyoming Community Development Authority

By: Thomas A. Valdez

Chapman Valdez & Lansing

125 West 2nd Street

P.O. Box 2710

Casper, WY 82602

PUBLISHED: June 18, 25, July 2 and 9, 2026 23607

IN THE DISTRICT COURT FOR THE THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT WITHIN AND FOR LINCOLN COUNTY, STATE OF WYOMING

In the Matter of the Estate of ) Probate No: 2026-CV-70

Jerry Dean Hess, )

Deceased. )

NOTICE OF APPLICATION

To: All persons interested in the Estate of Jerry Dean Hess:

You are hereby notified that on the 3^rd day of June 2026, Taunia Lee Berg filed an application in the Third Judicial District Court in and for the County of Lincoln, State of Wyoming, stating that Jerry Dean Hess died on March 7^th, 2026; that he was a resident of Wyoming; and that at the time of his death he owned a parcel of real property located in Lincoln County, Wyoming, more particularly described as follows:

The Northerly one-half of the Southerly two-thirds of Lots 4, 5 and 6 in Block 24 of the First Addition to the Town of Kemmerer, Lincoln County, Wyoming more particularly described as follows:

Commencing at the Southwest corner of said Lot 4 and running thence northerly along the westerly boundary of said Lot 4, 46-2/3 feet to initial point;

thence easterly and parallel to Quartz Street, 150 to the easterly boundary of said Lot 6, at a point 46-2/3 feet northerly from the southeasterly corner of said Lot 6;

thence Northerly along the easterly boundary of said Lot 6 and at right angles to Quartz Street, 46-2/3 feet;

thence Westerly at right angles to the last mentioned line, and parallel to Quartz Street, 150 feet to the intersection of Pine Avenue on the westerly boundary of Lot 4;

thence Southerly along Pine Avenue 46-2/3 feet, to the initial point; The intention being to convey the middle 46-2/3 feet on Pine Avenue, to the First Addition to the Town of Kemmerer, Lincoln County, Wyoming.

Notice is further given that all persons indebted to the decedent or his estate are requested to make immediate payment to the undersigned at P.O. Box 237, Green River, Wyoming 82935.

Creditors of the decedent of his estate are required to file their claims in duplicate with the necessary vouchers in the office of the Clerk of said Court on or before three months after the date of the first publication of this notice, and if such claims are not so filed, unless otherwise allowed or paid, they will be forever barred.

DATED this 4th day of June 2026.

Taunia Lee Berg, Applicant

By: /s/ R. Justin Tynsky

R. Justin Tynsky (#7-4969)

Attorney for the Estate

95 East Flaming Gorge

Green River WY 82935

(307) 875-3909

rjtynsky@tynskylawoffice.com

PUBLISHED: June 18, 25, July 2, 2026 23594

IN THE DISTRICT COURT, THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT

LINCOLN COUNTY, WYOMING

DAVID W. HORSLEY, JR. and )

TAMARA HORSLEY, )

Plaintiffs, )

EZ Acres Trust; and JOHN DOES 1 THROUGH 10, )

including but not limited to, any unknown heirs, )

legatees, devisees and creditors of Defendants; )

and all of their successors and assigns, and all )

persons unknown claiming an estate or interest in, )

or lien upon, the real property and premises )

described in Plaintiff’s Complaint, )

Defendants. )

Case No. 2026-CV-0000053 )

NOTICE OF ACTION TO QUIET TITLE

TO: EZ Acres Trust; and

JOHN DOES 1 THROUGH 10, including but not limited to, any unknown heirs, legatees, devisees and creditors of Defendants; and all of their successors and assigns, and all persons unknown claiming an estate or interest in, or lien upon, the real property and premises described in Plaintiff’s Complaint

TAKE NOTICE that, pursuant to Wyo. Stat. Ann. §§ 1-32-201 et seq., a Complaint has been filed against you in the District Court of the Third Judicial District, in and for the County of Lincoln, State of Wyoming. By its Complaint, Plaintiffs, David W. Horsley Jr. and Tamara Horsley, seek clear title to the following real property in Lincoln County, Wyoming, more particularly described as:

a. “Lots 4 & 5 of EZ Acres Subdivision, aka Easy Acres Subdivision, Phase I, Lincoln County, Wyoming, as recorded in Book 218 PR, Page 330, in the Official Records of Lincoln County, Wyoming (“Lots 4 & 5”).”

b. “Lot 19 Teemont Subdivision, being part of the NE1/4NW1/4 Section 24N, R119W, as recorded in Book 367 PR, Page 768, in the Official Records of Lincoln County, Wyoming (“Lot 19”) (Lots 4 & 5 and Lot 19 together hereafter referred to as the “Subject Lands”).”

TOGETHER WITH all improvements, appurtenances, hereditaments and all other things thereunto belonging or in anywise appertaining.

SUBJECT, HOWEVER, to all easements, rights-of-way, reservations and restrictions now of record or otherwise affecting said lands.

You are hereby summoned and required to file an answer in this matter within thirty (30) days after the last date of publication of this Notice. If you fail to do so, judgment by default will be taken against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint.

Andrew D. Bailey

Bailey|Stock|Harmon|Cottam|Lopez LLP

Attorney for Plaintiff

80 East 1st Street

Afton, WY 823110

Andy@performance-law.com

PUBLISHED: June 18, 25, and July 2, 9, 2026. 23606

TENTATIVE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE AGENDA FOR

LINCOLN COUNTY COMMISSION

Wednesday, July 8, 2026

10:00 A.M.

Location: Lincoln County Courthouse, 925 Sage Ave 3rd Floor, Kemmerer, WY

Or via video conference at the

Afton Branch Office Building, EOC Conference room, 421 Jefferson St., Afton, WY

I. DEVELOPMENT REPORT

II. ACTION ITEMS

A. 710 MA 26 The Shire Townhomes Phase II

Shire Development

• A Major Subdivision Phased Plat proposal to subdivide 4.80 +/- acres into 20 residential townhomes with an average density of 4.17 +/- per acre in the Mixed Zone.

• Located 2 miles northwest of the Town of Star Valley Ranch, Wyoming in T35N, R119W, Section 11.

B. 114 CUP 26 Raver Construction

RTJ -1 & RTJ-2, LLC

• A Conditional Use Permit to continue operating a construction company equipment storage. It is in the proposed Mixed Zone, on .45 +/- acres.

• Located 2.2 miles northwest of the Town of Star Valley Ranch, Wyoming in T35N R119W Section 14.

C. 115 CUP 26 Fowers & Thurgood Family Guest Cabins

Jannette Fowers & Linda Thurgood

• A Conditional Use Permit to continue operating seasonal family guest cabins. It is in the Rural Zone, on 2 +/- acres.

• Located 3.6 miles south of the Afton, Wyoming in T31N R119W Section 25.

D. 201 MS 26 Suncrest Subdivision

Anthony & Laura Keane

• A Minor Subdivision proposal to subdivide 40.00 +/- acres into four (4) residential lots with an average lot size of 10 acres +/- in the Rural Zone. The subdivision will access off Tatanka Road which accesses off of Lost Creek CR 120 where it meets Bedford North CR 121.

• Located 1 mile southeast of the Town of Star Valley Ranch, Wyoming in T34N, R118W, Section 9.

E. 202 MS 26 Alpine Valley View Third Filing

High Country Solutions

• A Minor Subdivision proposal to subdivide 13.26 +/- acres into two (2) residential/commercial lots with an average lot size of 6.63 acres +/- in the Rural Zone. The subdivision will share access off US Highway 89 permit (LN-01C-48811).

• Located 3.1 miles south of the Town of Alpine, Wyoming in T36N, R119W, Section 15.

F. 704 MA 26 Haven Heights

Upswing Development, LLC and Brianne Jomar Chapman and Season Heidi Brower

• A Major Subdivision proposal to subdivide 110 +/- acres into 22 lots with an average lot size of 5 +/- acres in the Rural Zone. The subdivision road is accessed off an existing subdivision road, Haven Heights Drive.

• Located 2.5 miles southwest of Afton, Wyoming in T31N, R119W, Section 15.

G. 706 MA 26 Sky Ridge Subdivision

Star Valley Narrows, LLC

• A Major Subdivision proposal to subdivide 30.96 +/- acres into six lots with an average lot size of 5.16 +/- acres in the Rural Zone. The subdivision road will access from U.S Highway 89.

• Located less than a mile south of Thayne, Wyoming in T34N, R119W, Section 35.

H. 602 RZ 26 Summit Ridge Estates Rezone Appeal

High Country Solutions

• A request to rezone 21 +/- acres, from Rural to Mixed Use to accommodate Residential / Commercial use of the property. This rezone is combined with file 705 MA 26 a Major Subdivision concept plan for a residential/commercial subdivision with 47 lots with an average density of 0.61± acres and one park area.

• Located directly east of the Town of Thayne, Wyoming in T34N, R118W, Section 19.

I. 705 MA 26 Summitt Ridge Estates Appeal

High Country Solutions

• A Major Subdivision Concept Plan for a residential/commercial subdivision with 47 lots with an average density of 0.61± acres and one park area. The lots will be served by centralized water and individual wastewater systems meeting WDEQ requirements.

• Located directly east of the Town of Thayne, Wyoming in T34N, R118W, Section 19.

J. Lot 16 of Star Valley Trailer Park Appeal

Boardwalk Real Estate c/o Jim Miller

• Appeal of “Notice of Denial of Applications” for Lot 16 of Star Valley Trailer Park and Lot 5 of Gruning Meadows.

• Located in T37N, R118W, Section 19.

III. OTHER PLANNING MATTERS

ADJOURNMENT

NOTE: Additional information regarding the above noted files can be viewed at https://weblink.lcwy.org/WebLink/Browse.aspx?id=161128&dbid=0&repo=LincolnCounty

Projects for Planning OR www.lincolncountywy.gov Planning and Development, BCC Packets.

All interested citizens are invited to attend the public hearing and to provide input. Those planning on attending should call the day before to see if the meeting and project is still scheduled.

PUBLISHED: June 25, July 2, 2026 23613

NOTICE OF SALE UNDER MORTGAGE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to WYO. STAT. §§ 34-4-101 through 34-4-113 that a certain Mortgage and Assignment of Rents and Leases executed and delivered by Rocky Mountain Rogues, Inc., a Wyoming Corporation, as Mortgagor, to Money Today, LLC, an Arizona limited liability company, as Mortgagee, dated May 20, 2025, and recorded as Document #1039759 on May 20, 2025 in the land records of Lincoln County, Wyoming, will be foreclosed by a sale to the highest bidder of the premises in such Mortgage as hereinafter described, at the front door of the Lincoln County Courthouse, 925 Sage Ave, Kemmerer, Lincoln County, Wyoming, 83101, at the hour of 10:00 o’clock a.m., on the 6th day of October, 2026, to satisfy the amount due on such Mortgage on the day of sale. The premises described in such Mortgage, and which will be sold to satisfy the same, is commercial property commonly known as the Bull Moose Lodge & Saloon located at 91 US-89, Alpine, Lincoln County, WY 83128, and which is more particularly described as follows, to‑wit:

Part of Lot 601C of Lakeview Estates Incorporated, Tracts A-F, Lincoln County, Wyoming more particularly described as follows:

BEGINNING at a point which is S 29°05’ W, 772.00 feet from the Northwest corner of the SE¼ of Section 29, T37N, R118W of the 6th P.M., Lincoln County, Wyoming and running thence S 63° W, 205.00 feet;

thence N 27°W, 211.3 feet to the right-of-way of U.S. Highway 89;

thence Northeast along right-of-way of U.S. Highway 89 around curve thereof to a point which is N 27° W, 231.6 feet from beginning point;

thence N 27° E, 231.6 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING.

PIDN: 12-3718.29.3.04.017.00

The amount claimed to be due on said Mortgage on the date of this notice, is the sum of Two Hundred Thirty-One Thousand One Hundred and Sixty-Four Dollars and No Cents ($231,164.00). There will be due on such Mortgage at the date of sale, the sum of Three Hundred Thirty-Eight Thousand Four Hundred and Forty-Seven Dollars and No Cents ($338,447.00), plus costs and attorney’s fees.

The property being foreclosed upon may be subject to other liens and encumbrances that will not be extinguished at the sale and any prospective purchaser should research the status of title before submitting a bid.

DATED this 8^th day of June 2026.

Money Today LLC

By: /s/ Alan G. Harding #6-4424

Of Brown & Hiser LLC

Attorneys for Mortgagee

163 N. 4^th Street (82072)

P.O. Box 971

Laramie, WY 82073-0971

(307) 745-7358

PUBLISH: June 18, 25, July 2, 9, 2026 23599

NOTICE OF SALE UNDER MORTGAGE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to WYO. STAT. §§ 34-4-101 through 34-4-113 that a certain Mortgage and Assignment of Rents and Leases executed and delivered by Rocky Mountain Rogues, Inc., a Wyoming Corporation, as Mortgagor, to Money Today, LLC, an Arizona limited liability company, as Mortgagee, dated June 12, 2025, and recorded as Document #1040112 on June 13, 2025 in the land records of Lincoln County, Wyoming, will be foreclosed by a sale to the highest bidder of the premises in such Mortgage as hereinafter described, at the front door of the Lincoln County Courthouse, 925 Sage Ave, Kemmerer, Lincoln County, Wyoming, 83101, at the hour of 10:00 o’clock a.m., on the 6th day of October, 2026, to satisfy the amount due on such Mortgage on the day of sale. The premises described in such Mortgage, and which will be sold to satisfy the same, is commercial property commonly known as the Bull Moose Lodge & Saloon located at 91 US-89, Alpine, Lincoln County, WY 83128, and which is more particularly described as follows, to‑wit:

Part of Lot 601C of Lakeview Estates Incorporated, Tracts A-F, Lincoln County, Wyoming more particularly described as follows:

thence N 27°W, 211.3 feet to the right-of-way of U.S. Highway 89;

thence Northeast along right-of-way of U.S. Highway 89 around curve thereof to a point which is N 27° W, 231.6 feet from beginning point;

thence N 27° E, 231.6 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING.

PIDN: 12-3718.29.3.04.017.00

The amount claimed to be due on said Mortgage on the date of this notice, is the sum of Two Million Three Hundred Seventy-Four Thousand Four Hundred and Seventy-Two Dollars and No Cents ($2,374,472.00). There will be due on such Mortgage at the date of sale, the sum of Three Million Four Hundred Seventy-Six Thousand Four Hundred and Sixty-Five Dollars and No Cents ($3,476,465.00), plus costs and attorney’s fees.

DATED this 8^th day of June 2026.

Money Today LLC

By: /s/ Alan G. Harding #6-4424

Of Brown & Hiser LLC

Attorneys for Mortgagee

163 N. 4^th Street (82072)

P.O. Box 971

Laramie, WY 82073-0971

(307) 745-7358

PUBLISH: June 18, 25, July 2, 9, 2026 23610

IN THE DISTRICT COURT, THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT

LINCOLN COUNTY, WYOMING

TOWN OF AFTON WYOMING, )

Plaintiffs, )

v. )

UNKNOWN HEIRS OF GILLETTE J. CALL, )

UNKNOWN HEIRS OF ANDREW THURMAN, )

UNKNOWN HEIRS OF OWEN MILES, )

UNKNOWN HEIRS OF NELLIE ROBERTS; )

and JOHN DOES 1 THROUGH 10, including but not )

limited to, any unknown heirs, legatees, devisees and )

creditors of Defendants; and all of their successors and )

assigns, and all persons unknown claiming an estate or )

interest in, or lien upon, the real property and premises )

described in Plaintiff’s Complaint, )

Defendants. )

Case No. 2026-CV-0000054

NOTICE OF ACTION TO QUIET TITLE

TO: UNKNOWN HEIRS OF GILLETTE J. CALL,

UNKNOWN HEIRS OF ANDREW THURMAN,

UNKNOWN HEIRS OF OWEN MILES,

UNKNOWN HEIRS OF NELLIE ROBERTS; and

TAKE NOTICE that, pursuant to Wyo. Stat. Ann. §§ 1-32-201 et seq., a Complaint has been filed against you in the District Court of the Third Judicial District, in and for the County of Lincoln, State of Wyoming. By its Complaint, Plaintiff, the Town of Afton, seeks clear title to the following real property in Lincoln County, Wyoming, more particularly described as:

“Beginning at a point 8 rods West from the Southeast Corner of Lot Four (4) in Block Nineteen (19) of the Afton, Wyoming, Townsite, and running thence North Seven (7) rods; thence West One (1) rod; thence South Seven (7) rods; thence East One (1) rod, to the place of beginning.”

See Exhibit A attached hereto

TOGETHER WITH all improvements, appurtenances, hereditaments and all other things thereunto belonging or in anywise appertaining.

SUBJECT, HOWEVER, to all easements, rights-of-way, reservations and restrictions now of record or otherwise affecting said lands.

Andrew D. Bailey

Bailey|Stock|Harmon|Cottam|Lopez LLP

Attorney for Plaintiff

80 East 1st Street

Afton, WY 823110

Andy@performance-law.com

PUBLISHED: June 18, 25, and July 2, 9, 2026. 23605

IN THE DISTRICT COURT, THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT

LINCOLN COUNTY, WYOMING

DAVID W. HORSLEY, JR. and )

TAMARA HORSLEY, )

Plaintiffs, )

EZ Acres Trust; and JOHN DOES 1 THROUGH 10, )

including but not limited to, any unknown heirs, )

legatees, devisees and creditors of Defendants; )

and all of their successors and assigns, and all )

persons unknown claiming an estate or interest in, )

or lien upon, the real property and premises )

described in Plaintiff’s Complaint, )

Defendants. )

Case No. 2026-CV-0000053 )

NOTICE OF ACTION TO QUIET TITLE

TO: EZ Acres Trust; and

TOGETHER WITH all improvements, appurtenances, hereditaments and all other things thereunto belonging or in anywise appertaining.

SUBJECT, HOWEVER, to all easements, rights-of-way, reservations and restrictions now of record or otherwise affecting said lands.

Andrew D. Bailey

Bailey|Stock|Harmon|Cottam|Lopez LLP

Attorney for Plaintiff

80 East 1st Street

Afton, WY 823110

Andy@performance-law.com

PUBLISHED: June 18, 25, and July 2, 9, 2026. 23606

IN THE DISTRICT COURT FOR THE THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT WITHIN AND FOR LINCOLN COUNTY, STATE OF WYOMING

In the Matter of the Estate of ) Probate No: 2026-CV-70

Jerry Dean Hess, )

Deceased. )

NOTICE OF APPLICATION

To: All persons interested in the Estate of Jerry Dean Hess:

The Northerly one-half of the Southerly two-thirds of Lots 4, 5 and 6 in Block 24 of the First Addition to the Town of Kemmerer, Lincoln County, Wyoming more particularly described as follows:

Commencing at the Southwest corner of said Lot 4 and running thence northerly along the westerly boundary of said Lot 4, 46-2/3 feet to initial point;

thence easterly and parallel to Quartz Street, 150 to the easterly boundary of said Lot 6, at a point 46-2/3 feet northerly from the southeasterly corner of said Lot 6;

thence Northerly along the easterly boundary of said Lot 6 and at right angles to Quartz Street, 46-2/3 feet;

thence Westerly at right angles to the last mentioned line, and parallel to Quartz Street, 150 feet to the intersection of Pine Avenue on the westerly boundary of Lot 4;

Notice is further given that all persons indebted to the decedent or his estate are requested to make immediate payment to the undersigned at P.O. Box 237, Green River, Wyoming 82935.

DATED this 4th day of June 2026.

Taunia Lee Berg, Applicant

By: /s/ R. Justin Tynsky

R. Justin Tynsky (#7-4969)

Attorney for the Estate

95 East Flaming Gorge

Green River WY 82935

(307) 875-3909

rjtynsky@tynskylawoffice.com

PUBLISHED: June 18, 25, July 2, 2026 23594

OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS BOARD OF LINCOLN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

June 2, 2026

Chairman Kent Connelly called the regularly scheduled meeting to order at 10:00 a.m.

Others in attendance included the following: Commissioner Melvin Shumway; County Clerk, April Brunski; Deputy Attorney, Austin Dunlap; Chief of Staff, Stephen Allen and Executive Assistant, Corey Roberts. Chairman Connelly excused Commissioner Bowers from the meeting due to personal reasons.

The pledge of allegiance was recited, and the invocation was given by Commissioner Shumway

Motion #1: Commissioner Shumway moved to approve the consent agenda, minutes from May 29, 2026, and approval of the vouchers. Seconded by Chairman Connelly. Motion carried unanimously.

Chief of Staff, Stephen Allen, presented years of service award for the following: Misty Sanderson - 5 years - Planning Office. He updated on the following events he recently participated in: P&Z Meeting; City of Kemmerer Housing meeting; Raise Grant on Rail meeting; County Leadership Team pre-punch list meeting; District Court construction walk through; coordination meeting with Judge Bluemel, Sheriff and Clerk of District Court; Travel and Tourism Chair meeting; Naco – selected for Rural Energy Academy Peer Exchange. He also updated on ongoing projects: SIRQ – 6/17 punch list walk through, 7/17 is the ribbon cutting; Industrial Siting – no new applications, Terra Power (pending completion 2031),Project West (2027), Pacific Soda (2026), Dry Piney Helium (2026), Lincoln Star (2027); SLIB – Osmond Improvement District (meters) and Mid Valley Fire (fire truck) June 18th ;NEPA – Rock Springs RMP in Amendment Process, FS Revision – monthly virtual calls (Rock Springs RMP Amendment process, FS Revision – monthly virtual calls, Rock Springs RMP Amendments – one more cooperator meeting prior to opening to the public for comment; Department of the Interior reopens Regulatory Reform Comment period); 250 Semi Quincentennial – Scavenger Hunt Map is now on website and Bob King has distributed maps throughout the County. All submissions are to be completed June 20th; presentations of coin sets will be in Afton July 3rd and Diamondville on July 4th. He presented correspondence to be signed:

Motion #2: Commissioner Shumway moved to approve an MOU with the Wyoming Department of Health, Public Health Division Nursing and Maternal and Child Health Services for an amount not to exceed $65,000 for the period of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2028. Seconded by Chairman Connelly. Motion carried unanimously.

Motion #3: Commissioner Shumway moved to approve an agreement with the Wyoming Office of Homeland Security for the EMP Grant for an amount not to exceed $43,520 through September 30, 2026. Seconded by Chairman Connelly. Motion carried unanimously.

Motion #4: Commissioner Shumway moved to approve the bid award to Road Safe Traffic Systems Incorporated for an amount not to exceed $136,939.35 for the 2026 County Road Pavement Markings. Seconded by Chairman Connelly. Motion carried unanimously.

Motion #5: Commissioner Shumway moved to approve a contract with the Wyoming Judicial Branch the Lincoln County Adult Probation Program for an amount not to exceed $93,547 for the period of July 1, 2026 and ending June 30, 2028. Seconded by Chairman Connelly. Motion carried unanimously.

Motion #6: Commissioner Shumway moved to approve a contract with the Wyoming Judicial Branch the Lincoln County Adult Probation Program for an amount not to exceed $93,547 for the period of July 1, 2026 and ending June 30, 2028. Seconded by Chairman Connelly. Motion carried unanimously.

Motion #7: Commissioner Shumway moved to approve the Chairman to sign documents for the Road Safe Traffic Systems Incorporated for the 2026 County Road Pavement Markings. Seconded by Chairman Connelly. Motion carried unanimously.

Motion #8: Commissioner Shumway moved to approve a Grant Agreement with the Wyoming Office of State Lands and Investments under Senate File 77 for the purpose of technology changes and upgrades For an amount of $10,869.56 Seconded by Chairman Connelly. Motion carried unanimously.

Clerk Brunski explained the grant funds were not currently needed to comply with the uploads to Homeland Security but executing the agreement would secure the funds for two years. A proposal for use of the funds would have to be submitted if software upgrades are needed.

Motion 9: Commissioner Shumway moved to approve a Special Event application for the Town of Thayne with WYDOT for their 4th of July Parade. Seconded by Chairman Connelly. Motion carried unanimously.

Jason Rosas, Deputy County Assessor, discussed the Board of Equalization hearing dates. Currently there are 13 protests to hear. The dates were set for the afternoon of September 2nd, September 3rd and September 4th if needed.

Jamie Thornock discussed live streaming the Commission meetings. She commented that the audio is backed up on our website and she would like to live stream the meetings on Facebook using her own personal devices at no cost to the County. The cost that has been quoted by Mr. Allen through the study to set up live streaming the meetings is astronomical. It’s a public meeting and she would like to be able to stream the meetings using Facebook to the Kemmerer/Diamondville news page. Chairman Connelly commented that we are not a city, we are an administrative body, have different challenges, are in a 100-year-old courthouse and don’t function under city rules. He also explained that the bids for the cost to stream were generated through the IT Department and that they are looking at funding it in the upcoming budget, but it isn’t finalized. Commissioner Shumway has reservations about streaming it to the Facebook platform. He appreciates her using her own devices, but he would like to find a platform to put the streaming on that they could feel secure about. He does see the need and would like to move forward to get something in place. Chairman Connelly commented he doesn’t know of other counties streaming to Facebook and we already currently stream to our County Branch Office in Afton. Jamie also asked about viewing the Commissioner packets prior to the meeting. The Commissioners explained that they change frequently prior to the meeting.

Chairman Connelly discussed various petition requirements, the Wildlife Corridor, reported the Terra Power project is on track. He constantly gets asked about data centers, there are no applications in Lincoln County for data centers.

Commissioner Shumway reported on IDAWY Board meeting – Thayne landfill work has started, the liner is going in the regional pit this summer and trash will then be going to the regional pit.

The Commissioners went over calendar items.

Nancy Stafford, Veteran’s Service Officer for Lincoln County, explained that her employment is part of a cooperative agreement between Lincoln, Sweetwater and Sublette. She also goes to Uinta County one day a week and is currently covering Sublette County. She discussed the budget for the program and funding for a future grant program that has been passed. She reviewed 1st quarter claims report for Lincoln County – Intent to file, 13; Fully Developed Claims – 6; Appeal claims -0; DIC/Pension Claim – 0; Additional disability claims awarded (January – $703.61; February - $5584.32; March - $16,420.37.

The meeting adjourned at 11:15 am.

Vouchers approved:

Claimant/Department Amount

County Payroll $ 605,866.15

Aflac; Employee Contributions $ 995.15

Bank of Star Valley; Employee/Employer Contributions $ 29,232.79

Bank of Star Valley; FICA/Medicare/Federal Tax $ 174,382.72

Group Life Ins NCPERS; Employee Contributions $ 384.00

HSA Bank; Employee/Employer Contributions $ 4,743.31

Lifetime Fitness; Employee Contributions $ 148.50

Lincoln County Treasurer: Tuition Reimbursement $ 3,462.36

Lincoln Financial; Employee Insurance $ 3,837.22

Orchard Trust; Employee Contributions $ 16,429.00

Texas Child Support; Payroll garnishment $ 623.00

Wy.Child Support; Payroll garnishment $ 52.34

Wy.Dept.of Workforce Services; workers comp. $ 10,579.55

Wyoming Educators Benefit Trust; Insurance contributions$ 13,876.18

Wy.Retirement; Employee Cont./Cty.Match $147,540.63

307 Shedding LLC; Maintenance, shred truck $ 701.25

Ace Hardware; Maintenance, supplies $ 386.05

Adventure Tire & Suspension; Maintenance, vehicle maintenance

$ 150.00

Afton Car Wash; Sheriff, car wash tokens $ 199.50

Alarmlogix; Maintenance, alarm inspections SVCC $ 100.00

Alicia Brown; LCEMA, airport parking reimbursement $ 41.00

All west Communications; LCEMA, internet $ 1,346.03

Amazon Capital Services; County Offices, supplies $ 6,383.71

American Target Co.; Extension, targets $ 72.00

Amy Butler; Engineering, mileage reimbursement $ 255.20

AT&T; LCEMA, phone $ 70.40

AT&T Mobility; Sheriff, phone $ 3,666.98

Austin Dunlap Law; Attorney, special prosecution - planning items

$ 3,755.00

Axis Forensic Toxicology; Coroner, toxicology $ 305.00

Bomgaars; County Offices, supplies & parts $ 804.38

Brady Industries; County Offices, supplies $ 1,435.04

Brittany Ritter; Prevention ATODS, cell, mileage reimbursement

$ 497.00

Broulims; Extension, supplies $ 190.02

Broulims Supermarkets, LLC; Prevention ATODS, Narcan claims

$ 3,719.38

CenturyLink; County Offices, internet & phone $ 780.23

Certified Laboratories; N. R&B, supplies $ 991.95

Charm-Tex; Sheriff, mattresses $ 13,099.20

City of Kemmerer; County Offices, event center use & garbage service

$ 682.90

CLIMB Wyoming; Prevention ATODS, April opioid related strategies

$ 2,044.15

Deborah Peavler; Extension, mileage, cell reimbursement $ 442.02

Eagle Uniform & Supply; Maintenance, Laundry $ 192.79

Envirotech; Engineering, dust suppression $ 20,447.90

Force America; S. R&B, parts $ 8,947.60

Fremont County Coroner’s Office; Coroner, autopsy $ 3,850.00

Floyd’s Truck; S. R&B, parts $ 73.91

Gunter’s Service; S. R&B, fuel $ 11,367.39

Gunter’s Tire & Lube; County Offices, vehicle maintenance $ 915.00

Hags with Rags LLC; Maintenance, contract cleaning $ 5,510.00

Hastings Ace; County Offices, supplies $ 861.15

Heritage Auto; Maintenance, 2023 Silverado service $ 131.92

IDI; LCEMA, investigations $ 76.00

Jerry Greenfield; Treasurer, mileage reimbursement $ 530.70

KDJPB; Maintenance, water service $ 2,327.10

Kemmerer Gazette; County Offices, publications $ 817.00

Lincoln County District Court; District Court, jury account replenish

$ 20,000.00

McKenna Julian; Extension, reimbursements $ 525.05

McKesson; Sheriff, inmate meds $ 226.16

Motorola Solutions, Inc.; Sheriff, new equipment $ 14,312.64

Mountain Valley Maintenance Supply; N. R&B, supplies $ 170.50

Norco; S Road & Bridge, parts $ 148.49

Opal Ammo Co.; Sheriff, ammo $ 3,000.00

Outlaw Supply; Maintenance, contract cleaning $ 6,190.75

Patty Pringle; LCEMA, CWPP wages $ 450.00

Petty Cash; Sheriff, incentives, notary fees $ 82.55

Print star; Sheriff, notary fee $ 42.99

Pye-Barker; Maintenance, hood suppression upgrade $ 8,868.75

Quill LLC; District Court, supplies $ 123.09

Randall E. Frost M.D.; Attorney, expert witness fees $ 12,405.00

RelaDyne; S. R&B, fuel $ 4,108.18

Robert King; Economic Development, mileage $ 2,702.10

Rocky Mountain Power; Extension, electricity $ 222.25

Silverstar Communications; County Offices, site rent & phone/internet

$ 2,811.60

Skaggs; Sheriff, uniforms $ 586.50

SLCD; Commissioner, annual lease $ 1,932.00

Star Valley Independent; County Offices, publications $ 813.00

Sterling Urgent Care, Clerk, subscription plan $ 17,100.00

Sublette Electric; Maintenance, service $ 3,223.42

Summit; Sheriff, inmate meals $ 7,846.67

Sylvestri; Prevention ATODS, publication $ 4,900.00

Thayne True Value; N. R&B, supplies $ 59.97

The Tire Den; S. R&B, parts $ 30.95

Union Telephone; LCEMA, phone service $ 229.75

Valley Auto Supply; N. R&B, parts $ 1,968.92

Wazitech; IT/GIS, software maintenance $ 46,563.37

Wex Bank; County Offices, fuel $ 16,836.59

Western States Equipment; N. R&B, parts $ 414.26

Wicks; Maintenance, armory cleaning $ 400.00

Winter Equipment; N. R&B, parts $ 4,141.61

Workspace Elements; Maintenance, DC addition furniture $ 34,720.08

Wyoming Department of Health; Public Health, state vehicle rental

$ 725.40

Wyoming Law Enforcement Academy; Sheriff, training $ 4,364.55

Wyoming Retirement; Sheriff, Search & Rescue Retirement

$ 1,575.00

OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGSBOARD OF LINCOLN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

June 3, 2026

Chairman Kent Connelly called the regularly scheduled meeting to order at 10:00 a.m.

Others in attendance included the following: Commissioner Shumway; County Clerk, April Brunski; Deputy Attorney, Austin Dunlap; Chief of Staff Stephen Allen and Executive Assistant, Corey Roberts. Chairman Connelly excused Commissioner Bowers from the meeting due to personal reasons.

The pledge of allegiance was recited, and the invocation was given by Chairman Connelly.

Motion #1: Commissioner Shumway moved to approve the agenda for the day. Seconded by Chairman Connelly. Motion carried unanimously.

Ken Kuluski, Planning Director, presented the Planning Agenda for the day.

Katie Gipson, Planner I, presented the monthly land use permits.

Ken Kuluski presented File 112 CUP 26 Miles Master Plan – Garrett & Amy Miles and 95329 US 89 Revocable Trust with recommendation of approval. Commissioner Shumway asked about existing and abandoned sceptics on the property. Garrett Miles and Richard Dodge, applicants, explained there is one new system, one existing, and two abandoned septic systems. The goal is to have one consolidated system. They answered questions/concerns regarding livestock grazing/buffering. The vision is for this to be an escape for guests; landscaping will be a significant part of it. The timeframe of the project is completion at the end of 2027. Chairman Connelly questioned condition 7 regarding not re-building the burned down house; it’s non-conforming, doesn’t meet setbacks. Austin Dunlap, Deputy Attorney, discussed the conditions of approval, the P&Z Conditions to not allow the burned house to be re-built and discussed the County Land Use Regulations. Ken Kuluski explained the reason for the recommendation of the condition is that the re-build would have to meet the setbacks. The developers answered further questions from Commissioner Shumway regarding the elevation of the cabins. They explained they are within the allowable limits. The intent is for these to be used for recording studios.

Motion #2: Commissioner Shumway moved to approve File 112 CUP 26 Miles Master Plan, a Conditional Use Permit, with Findings of Approval A through D and Conditions of Approval 1 through 7. Seconded by Chairman Connelly. Motion carried unanimously.

Katie Gipson presented the following:

File 405 SS 26 Wild Rose Estates II – Clay Salzman and Ingeborg Vriend with recommendation of approval. Marlowe Scherbel, representing the applicants, explained that last month they amended the property on the west side of the County Road.

Motion #3: Commissioner Shumway moved to approve File 405 SS 26 Wild Rose Estates II, a Simple Subdivision, with Findings of Approval A thru C and a Resolution of Approval. Seconded by Chairman Connelly. Motion carried unanimously.

File 811 AP 26 Colters View Amended – Michael Maholchic and Jason Bonifay with recommendation of approval. Marlowe Scherbel, representing applicant, explained the location of the project and that it’s to adjust the boundary.

Motion #4: Commissioner Shumway moved to approve File 811 AP 26 Colters View Amended with Findings of Approval A thru C. Seconded by Chairman Connelly. Motion carried unanimously.

File 812 AP 26 Emmy’s Canyon Third Filing – Dino Fontana Living Trust c/o Dino Fontana with recommendation of approval.

Marlowe Scherbel, representing applicant, explained this is on the East side of Hwy 89 next to Gomm’s Pond.

Motion #5: Commissioner Shumway moved to approve File 812 AP 26 Emmy’s Canyon Third Filing with Findings of Approval A thru C. Seconded by Chairman Connelly. Motion carried unanimously.

Ken Kuluski presented the following:

File 601 RZ 26 South Etna – Rezone – collective owners with recommendation of approval.

He answered clarification questions from the Commissioners.

Marlowe Scherbel, representing applicants, gave history of the property and explained the rezone would be commercial and residential. The Etna Water & Sewer District has given a letter of approval to annex the property into the district. A traffic study has been submitted to WYDOT, crash histories were analyzed, no significant crash patterns were identified. He discussed auxiliary lanes and the conditional use permits. The applicants commented: Rustin Titensor commented he and his brother purchased Evergreen Wood Products a little over a year ago and assumed it was permitted for that use. He explained they want to expand the lumber yard for more storage and/or office space. Linda and Gary Eddington, representing Etna Trade Park, LLC. Linda explained they purchased their property in 2017, initially they planned to build 5000 square foot shomes (residential and commercial buildings) but eventually discontinued the residential component to their plans as none of the tenants wanted it. They kept growth slow, built the buildings themselves and applied for permits as ready. They currently have 6 buildings in place, and have a down payment on building 7, but are waiting on permitting from the County. She explained that each County Planner has had different ideas on how it fits in for the future of the valley and how the zoning itself was interpreted. She commented the need for commercial property has increased, asking for the zoning to be adjusted to reflect that need. They are right off the highway and would like the rezoning to continue with their project. They have created employment opportunities, a softer more park-like approach that’s environmentally attractive and commercially productive and ask them to allow the Planning Department to approve their project. They would like the record to accurately reflect the employment of Building 4 (Clear Star Restoration) has 6 employees (including the owner) and Building 5 (HWKS Diesel/Moto) has 4 employees. Eric Butler commented that he purchased a shop/vacant house in the area to run a small electrical company. He wants the rezone to expand and long term would like to replace the house with a commercial building. Rob Heiner commented that his family owns 2 lots and there have been several commercial properties operating there for years. They have built 2 storage units on the property, which they would like to move to the back of the next lot. There have been a lot of changes in the County to what can be done. They would like to put a commercial building in the front for a nicer façade and continue to build storage units in the back of the property, a carwash and commercial facilities as needed.

Marlowe Scherbel explained over the years multiple commercial projects were allowed and now that has policy has changed to more rural zones. This area has been treated by permitting and platting in the past by the County as a commercial area and would like to continue this and is the reason for the request to rezone. Noah Christensen (via video stream from Afton EOC), representing residents on Stephen’s Lane and Danny’s Lane, would appreciate it if the County Commissioners would pump the brakes on commercial development. The projects presented are merited on a singular basis, not a broad range. He would like this rezone rejected and have the applicants go through individual processes. Marlowe Scherbel answered questions regarding septic from the Commissioners. He commented that DEQ and the engineers haven’t seen any scientific proof for the need of a central system; the prior approvals have been with individual systems, and commercial uses are of much less concern for septic than residential. Ryan Erickson, Sunrise Engineering (via video stream from Afton EOC), commented there has been continued discussion with Etna Water and Sewer to serve the projects, there’s always financial concerns with centralized sewer and commercial uses generally have lower wastewater production than residential. Marlowe Scherbel also commented he doesn’t’ know of any negative tests in the area indicating a problem, they want to get ahead of any problems. Gary Eddington commented they were mindful of septic when they started their projects. They have two septic systems on their property that are shared by buildings.

Motion #6: Commissioner Shumway moved to approve File 601 RZ 26 South Etna a collective Parcel Rezone with Findings of Approval A through C. Seconded by Chairman Connelly. Motion carried unanimously.

Motion#7: Commissioner Shumway moved to amend the prior motion to add approval of a Resolution of Approval for File 601 RZ 26. Seconded by Chairman Connelly. Motion carried unanimously.

File 101 CUP 26 2T – 2T, LLC with recommendation of approval.

Motion #8: Commissioner Shumway moved to approve 101 CUP 26 2T, a Conditional Use Concept Master Plan, with Findings of Approval A through D and Conditions of Approval 1 through 7. Seconded by Chairman Connelly. Motion carried unanimously.

File 102 CUP 26 Brown – Reno Brown with recommendation of approval.

Motion #9: Commissioner Shumway moved to approve File 102 CUP 26 Brown, a Conditional Use Master Plan, with Findings of Approval A through D and Conditions of Approval 1 through 7. Seconded by Chairman Connelly. Motion carried unanimously.

File 103 CUP 26 Etna Trade Park – Etna Trade Park with recommendation of approval.

Motion #10: Commissioner Shumway moved to approve File 103 CUP 26 Etna Trade Park, a Conditional Use Permit, with Findings of Approval A through D and Conditions of Approval 1 through 11. Seconded by Chairman Connelly. Motion carried unanimously.

File 104 CUP 26 Lutz – Lutz Living Trust with recommendation of approval. Gary Eddington explained Mr. Lutz could not be there but wants this approved to move forward with his estate planning.

Motion #11: Commissioner Shumway moved to approve File 104 CUP 26 Lutz, a Conditional Use Concept Master Plan, with Findings of Approval A through D and Conditions of Approval 1 through 7. Seconded by Chairman Connelly. Motion carried unanimously.

File 105 CUP 26 Means – Means Investments with recommendation of approval.

Motion #12: Commissioner Shumway moved to approve File 105 CUP 26 Means, a Conditional Use Master Plan, with Findings of Approval A through D and Conditions of Approval 1 through 8. Seconded by Chairman Connelly. Motion carried unanimously.

File 106 CUP 26 Heiner Storage – Robyn and Eric Heiner with recommendation of approval.

Noah Christensen, via video stream from Afton EOC, commented this is a rehash of File 111 CUP 24 from 2024 that was not approved and lost an appeal 2-1 in January 2025. He is very upset this plan has come back again, now with a bonus car wash that undergoes and buries irrigation canals. These are ugly steel buildings and would like to see this type of development curtailed. He asked that the Commissioners thoroughly consider what is being approved and how it impacts himself, his neighbors and the valley as a whole. Rustin Titensor commented his home and his brother’s home are right next to the Heiner storage units. They are nice, well kept, low key and there’s not a lot of traffic. He understands other perspectives but commented the new development will be appealing. Marlowe Scherbel explained this is not the same CUP that was denied in 2024. It’s a concept master plan only, they are not approving storage units or a car wash today and none of it sits on top of ditches. Any of these plans will have to come back through for approval.

Motion #13: Commissioner Shumway moved to approve File 106 CUP 26 Heiner Storage, a Conditional Use Concept Master Plan, with Findings of Approval A through D and Conditions of Approval 1 through 7. Seconded by Chairman Connelly. Motion carried unanimously.

File 107 CUP 26 Premier Storage with recommendation of approval.

Motion #14: Commissioner Shumway moved to approve File 107 CUP 26 Premier Storage, a Conditional Use Concept Master Plan, with Findings of Approval A through D and Conditions of Approval 1 through 7. Seconded by Chairman Connelly. Motion carried unanimously.

File 109 CUP 26 Flying Heart Gravel Pit – Toby Merritt with recommendation of approval. This was a split vote from the Planning and Zoning Commission. Ken Kuluski answered questions from Commissioner Shumway regarding the water.

Toby Merritt, applicant, explained that originally, he wanted 15 acres and right now is asking for 8 acres. He doesn’t want asphalt and batch plants, wants a simple crusher/screener. He explained that the crushing won’t be year-round normally, maybe around 4 months; the gravel pit itself would be open year-round. He discussed the status of all the permits needed, many dependent on approval today. He has considered safety issues with traffic and dust guards. He is the closest home to the operation at 1300 feet and is right there to deal with any problems. He discussed condition 10 and would like it removed (mitigation of impact to Co Rd 121) to take away liability from him of the trucks on the road. Commissioner Shumway asked what he would do to prevent impact on the road. He commented he will have scales in place. Lance Skinner commented this is an emotional issue in his neighborhood; he has done due diligence reading letters/comments in the packet and would like to comment on them. This project has friends and neighbors pitted against one another, he doesn’t agree with Mr. Merritt having to sign an MOU for the road. He addressed concerns with the Alto Canal, it’s not solely made up of the Merritt family, and it could easily be monitored; wouldn’t impact wildlife and doesn’t see the gravel pit causing problems. He lives close to the road and hasn’t experienced rattling windows; the road was not made for riding horses and bikes. This is personal property rights within the allowed regulations. There is a need for a gravel pit, unless other development is going to be stopped and doesn’t know of a better location. He addressed concerns about dust, noise, diesel fumes and commented it’s no different than what has been done by farmers over the years. This is a small pit that shouldn’t decrease property values. He would rather see 2 gravel pits than one subdivision. He hopes the Commissioners have the courage to do the right thing because it is the right thing and not because one side of the argument screams the loudest.

Sheldon Merritt commented there is more dust raised from farming than the gravel pit will ever raise. There is a need for it as it costs thousands extra to truck in gravel and there are a lot more people not objecting to it. His father put a gravel pit in 55 years ago and most people didn’t even know it was there. He hopes the Commissioners will approve this project.

Dan Acton (via video stream from the Afton EOC) thanked the Commissioners and staff for their work but has real concerns about the project. He’s not trying to make enemies; he just barely got notice of the project so it’s not true that most neighbors don’t care. This project will have a wide impact on the neighborhood and would like the Commissioners to slam the brakes on this one. He is in favor of personal property rights without it affecting others’ personal property rights and feels they need to give notice to those more than 300 feet away for impact. Most people don’t know the scope; 40 one way trips a day; this is very impactful and shouldn’t be rushed. This will make a huge footprint on the entire community; it’s a mining operation in a residential area and asks that the project be denied. He commented once granted and the capital outlays are made; it will be difficult to rewind it and the negative impacts it has. There will be certain property devaluation, have environmental impacts, traffic safety concerns, multiple roads will be impacted, and others need the chance to weigh in on it. There are other areas to put this in and asked the Commissioners how they would feel with a mining operation dropped into their neighborhood. This is not asking to eliminate something in place, but don’t allow something new. Priscilla Martin (via video stream from Afton EOC) addressed the old County Master plan that preserved rural areas. The road is used for walking children, dogs, riding horses and is not an appropriate place to put a commercial development. She questioned if it would be safe and commented it would be more appropriate to be on a road designed for this. She understands it’s their property, but it is not appropriate. She commented the Commissioners are the last defense for preserving what is great about Star Valley and most of the time the people making the decisions are not those that will be impacted. She asked they please consider putting things like this in the most appropriate place.

Cindy Passey (via video stream from Afton EOC) has done due diligence, was told this was for personal use but this is beyond what she was told. She understands economic development and understands personal property rights, but when it impacts the safety of others it becomes a community problem; the gravel pit fundamentally changes this. She has concerns about traffic safety for the children; it’s a greater safety risk in a residential community that will affect dust, air quality and cause health issues. She asked the Commissioners to please put themselves in their position and use their authority for good and deny the application. Jeremy Butler (via video stream from Afton EOC) does not want to make enemies; it’s very hard to talk and give opposing views to people in the same area. He gave a personal example of a child being hit and killed by vehicle in a neighborhood and would never want something like this to happen again. He understands both sides, but this area is not the right place for a gravel pit. It’s not a typical sized road; there are lots of houses on the road with young families and there could be 8-10 trucks driving on the road every hour. He strongly encourages the Commissioners to oppose the project.

Laura Preston (via video stream from Afton EOC) understands the Commissioners have a tough job. She was relieved this project was a gravel pit and not another subdivision. She commented there is a need for good jobs for the residents, and this is a way to use natural resources. The Merritt family has worked responsibly, and this will have a very low impact; the former gravel pit can barely be seen. This project is a responsible way to continue to protect the land; it’s unfair to prohibit the development of the valley and this is the type of industry needed to support it.

Brian Suter (via video stream from Afton EOC) commented that he’s seen worse driving from residents than truck drivers and doesn’t see a problem with the gravel pit.

Kelly Hudson (via video stream from Afton EOC) commented that most comments made supporting or opposing are valid; there are not other places to put it as nobody will want it in their backyard. The Commissioners are there to make these decisions for the community and if it meets the requirements and the law allows it, he doesn’t know how it can be denied.

Jason Wolfley (via video stream from Afton EOC) believes that if the applicant follows the land use regulations of the County, DEQ permitting with the State and does due diligence it should be approved.

Mark Acton (via video stream from Afton) commented his main concern is safety; the infrastructure in the area would need to be upgraded quite a bit. He gave an example of being prompted to slow down on the road, was already going slow and a small child darted across the road on a motorcycle. He was in a smaller truck and was able to stop. These roads are not built for this type of operation. If the road was made safe, maybe this could be revisited. There is a blind curve; trucks will be coming from all over with drivers on their phones going too fast in a dangerous truck. Commissioner Shumway asked staff if the agreement related to condition 10 would be renewed annually. Ken Kuluski responded that it’s a multi-party document that is not drafted yet and will take time to iron out. The County does have MOUs for other operations like this that typically run concurrently with the operation; usually annual mitigation. Ken commented that the County Engineer did say the County monitors the road as part of a WYDOT agreement and County Road 121 and 122 are currently not in need of repair. Chairman Connelly commented they do have bigger MOUs on sites but not one like this would be like. Commissioner Shumway acknowledged this is a hard decision, balancing private business and personal property rights; these are not easy decisions and are not taken lightly. There has been a lot of input, he has done a lot of studying and looking at gravel pits in Lincoln County, mostly corporate, so it is nice to see family businesses. Chairman Connelly commented there is a high demand for development, major problem of obtaining gravel for County maintenance of roads. He also commented that the Planning and Zoning Board is spread out throughout the County, mixed to represent all areas.

Motion #15: Commissioner Shumway moved to approve File 109 CUP 26 Flying Heart Gravel Pit, a Conditional Use Permit, with Findings of Approval A through D and Conditions of Approval 1 through 9 and 11 through 14. Seconded by Chairman Connelly. Motion carried unanimously.

Chairman Connelly appreciates the comments; this is a product that must be used. There will be impacts, but we have to all live together.

File 103 MA 24 Founders Park Subdivision – Salt River Development, LLC, with recommendation to approve the extension.

Motion #16: Commissioner Shumway moved to extend File 103 MA 24 with no change to Findings of Approval and no Change to Conditions of Approval until June 3, 2029. Seconded by Chairman Connelly. Motion carried unanimously.

The meeting adjourned at 12:54 pm.

PUBLISHED: July 2, 2026 23619

PUBLIC NOTICE

The Wyoming Public Service Commission (Commission) approved the Application of Questar Gas Company, d/b/a Enbridge Gas Wyoming (Enbridge or the Company) to pass on a wholesale commodity cost decrease of $0.10401 per dekatherm (Dth), effective for usage on and after June 1, 2026.

The Company’s proposal results in a decrease of $8.32, or 0.99%, before taxes in the annual costs for a residential customer using 80 Dth per year.

Commission Rule Chapter 3, Section 26 allows a utility to pass on to its customers known or projected commodity cost increases or decreases on a dollar-for-dollar basis, subject to public notice, opportunity for hearing and refund.

Enbridge’s Application is available at the Commission or at: https://dms.wyo.gov/external/publicusers.aspx (Enter Record No. 18130).

Anyone desiring to file a statement, intervention petition, protest, or request for hearing must file with the Commission in writing, on or before July 23, 2026. A proposed intervention or request for hearing shall set forth the grounds, the position and interest of the petitioner in this proceeding.

If you wish to participate in this matter and you require reasonable accommodation for a disability, contact the Commission at (307) 777-7427, or 2515 Warren Avenue, Suite 300, Cheyenne, Wyoming 82002. Communications impaired persons may contact the Commission by accessing Wyoming Relay at 711. Please mention Docket No. 30010-245-GP-26 in your communications.

Dated: June 22, 2026.

PUBLISHED: July 2, 2026 23615

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT

WITHIN AND FOR LINCOLN COUNTY, WYOMING

In the Matter of the Estate of )

Thomas Alma Gardiner, Deceased. ) Civil No. 2026-0062

NOTICE OF PROBATE

TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN SAID ESTATE:

You are hereby notified that on May 27, 2026, the estate of the above-named decedent was admitted to probate by the above-named Court, and that Christina Mitchell and Susan L. Mitchell were appointed Personal Representatives thereof.

Notice is further given that all persons indebted to the decedent or to his estate are requested to make immediate payment to the undersigned at 409 Broadway, Suite A, Rock Springs, Wyoming 82901.

Creditors having claims against the decedent or the estate are required to file them in duplicate with the necessary vouchers, in the office of the Clerk of said Court, on or before three months after the date of the first publication of this notice, which first publication is made on June 25, 2026 and if such claims are not so filed, unless otherwise allowed or paid, they will be forever barred.

DATED the 16th day of June, 2026./ss/ Christina Mitchell, and Susan L. Mitchell,

Personal Representatives

West Law Office, PC

Attorneys at Law

Post Office Box 1020

Rock Springs, WY 82902-1020

Telephone: (307) 362-3300

Fax: (307) 362-3309

PUBLISHED:June 25, July 2, 9, 2026 23611

NOTICE OF DEED OF TRUST

FORECLOSURE SALE

To:

ARCTIC CIRCLE OF

KIMBERLY, LLC

130 Syringa Avenue

Kimberly, ID 83341

Via Certified Mail with