Bridger Valley Pioneer, August 13, 2026

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PUBLIC NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that Prometheus IPP JV I, LLC has applied for a Land Use District Change (Zone Change) and Subdivision Permit for Section 19, T15N, R118W, 6th P.M., Uinta County, Wyoming.  The application would allow a change from the Agricultural/ Resource/ Development (ARD) Land Use District to the Industrial (I) Land Use District and the creation of a new one-lot minor, Industrial Subdivision.  The subject property is owned by G & C Holdings LLC, near County Road 180.

A public hearing on this matter will be held before the Uinta County Planning and Zoning Commission on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. in the Commission Chambers of the Uinta County Complex, 225 9th Street Evanston, Wyoming.

PUBLISHED: August 13, 20, 2026 26136

STATE OF WYOMING ) IN THE DISTRICT COURT

) ss.

COUNTY OF UINTA ) THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT

Case No. 2026-CV-0000065 

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF:

CHET ALLEN WIITALA,

Deceased

NOTICE OF PROBATE

TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN SAID PROBATE:

You are hereby notified that on the 6th day of July, 2026, the estate of the above-named decedent was admitted to probate by the above-named court, and Carrie Wiitala-Lindgren was appointed Personal Representatives thereof.

Notice is further given that all persons indebted to the decedent or to the estate are requested to make immediate payment to the undersigned in care of Stevens, Edwards, Hallock & Undeberg, P.C., Post Office Box 1148, Gillette, Wyoming 82717.

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 District Court on or before three (3) 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 22nd day of July, 2026.

/s/ James L. Edwards                                            

James L. Edwards

Attorney for the Estate

PUBLISHED: July 30, August 6, 13, 2026 26131

PUBLIC NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that Prometheus IPP JVI, LLC has applied for a Conditional Use Permit to allow the construction and operation of Independent Power Producer (IPP) facility to be constructed and operate in an Industrial (I) Land Use District. The subject property is currently within the Agricultural/ Resource/ Development (ARD) Land Use District and will concurrently undergo the Subdivision and Map Amendment process and is located in Section 19, T15N, R118W near County Road 180. 

A public hearing on this application will be held by the Uinta County Planning and Zoning Commission on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, at approximately 7:00 p.m. in the Commission Chambers of the Uinta County Complex, Evanston, Wyoming.

PUBLISHED: August 13, 20, 2026 26138

NOTICE OF BUDGET HEARING

Notice is hereby given that the Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) Uinta County School Districts #4 and #6 held a public budget hearing on the final budget for the 2026–2027 fiscal year on Monday, July 13, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. at the Valley Learning Center, 219 First Street, Mountain View, Wyoming.

The final budget was considered for adoption at the hearing. 

Published this13th day of August, 2026.

BOCES Uinta County School Districts #4 & #6

PUBLISHED: August 13, 2026 26134

MOUNTAIN VIEW MEETING Minutes

July 21, 2026 at 7:00 PM

Town Hall – 405 HWY 414, Mountain View, WY 82939

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Led By Council President Ferrin

CALL TO ORDER

PRESENT Council President Jamy Ferrin, Council Members, Brittney Brunski-Deckert, Michael Tims, and Tori Carter, Clerk, Penny Robbins, Public Works, Jacob Porter, and Chief of Police, Mark Erramouspe. Attorney Brandon Taylor attended virtually.

Meeting called to order at 7:00 pm.

AGENDA APPROVAL

Motion made by Council Member Tims, Seconded by Council Member Brunski-Deckert, to approve the agenda, motion carried.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Motion made by Council Member Carter, Seconded by Council Member Tims to approve July 7, 2026, minutes, motion carried.

NEW BUSINESS

No new business.

BILLS

Payment Approval Report 7-21-26

Motion made by Council Member Tims to approve the following bills, All Occasions Engraving, Name Plate, $10.00, Benedicts Ace Hardware, Miscellaneous, $1.51, Brandon Taylor Law LLC, Attorney, $3605.00, BV Pioneer, Publications, $784.46, Chemtech-Ford, Water and Sewer Analysis, $101.00, Colonial Flag, Flags, $120.97, Ewing Irrigation Products Inc, Park Supplies, $1522.27, Brandi Hutchings, Cleaning Contract, $550.00, John Deere Financial, Department Supplies, $404.95, Matthew Bender, Court Rules, $444.61, Metron Farnier, Water Supplies, $3881.18, One-Call of Wyoming, Tickets, $44.00, Pioneer Manufacturing, Ground Maintenance, $1374.93, Quadient Leasing, Ink Cartridge, $133.95, Rees Auto Service, Maintenance Repairs, $1382.51, The Swap Shop, Police Vehicle Maintenance, $103.36, UC Fire Protection, Fire Protection Assessment, $36906.00, UC Sheriff’s Office, $3400.00, Valley Supply, Maintenance Repairs, $99.00, Wy Asso of Municipalities, Annual Dues, $1826.00. Seconded by Council Member Brunski-Deckert, motion carried.

ADJOURN

Council President Ferrin adjourned the meeting at 7:01 pm

Bryan Ayres, Mayor

ATTEST:

Penny Robbins, Town Clerk

PUBLISHED: August 13, 2026 26137

PUBLIC NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that Black Fork Holdings LLC has applied for a Subdivision Permit for a new 5 lot minor subdivision.  The application would allow for the re-subdivision of  Block 1 Lots 1 and 2 of the Bettie Subdivision in Section 35, T13N, R117W of the 6th P.M. Uinta County, Wyoming.

A public hearing on this matter will be held before the Uinta County Planning and Zoning Commission on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. in the Commission Chambers of the Uinta County Complex, 225 9th St., Evanston, Wyoming.

PUBLISHED: August 13, 20, 2026 26138

CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION ANNUAL PUBLIC NOTIFICATION OF NONDISCRIMINATION

In compliance with federal law, Uinta County School District #4, Mountain View, Wyoming, offers career and technical education programs in Agriculture Science I A, Agriculture Science I B, Adv. Agricultural Science A, Adv. Agricultural Science B, Agric. Business/Economics A, Agric. Business/Economics B, Ag Mechanics I A, Ag Mechanics I B, Advanced Ag Mechanics A, Advanced Ag Mechanics B, WELD 1720 Oxyacetylene, Computer I, Computer Programming, CMAP 1200 Computer Info Sys, CMAP 1905 Integrated Apps, Multi Media Productions, Woods I A, Woods I B, Woods II A, and Woods II B. Admission to these programs is based on the student being enrolled in Uinta County School District #4.

It is the policy of Uinta County School District #4 not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex or disability in its vocational programs, services or activities as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.

Uinta County School District #4 does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its employment practices as required by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title I and Title V of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended; the Equal Pay Act of 1963, as amended; and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.

Uinta County School District #4 does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.

Uinta County School District #4 will take steps to assure that lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in all educational and vocational programs.

For information about your rights or grievance procedures, contact the Title IX Coordinator (Superintendent Ben Carr, phone (307) 782-3377 Ext. 4201, email carrb@uinta4.com) and/or the Section 504 Coordinator (Special Education Director Shad Hamilton, phone (307) 782-3377 Ext. 4207, email hamiltons@uinta4.com); address 129 W. 2nd St., PO Box 130, Mountain View, WY 82939.

For further information on notice of non-discrimination, visit https://ocrcas.ed.gov/contact-ocr for the address and phone number of the office that serves your area, or call 1-800-421-3481.  More information can be found here: https://www.ed.gov/laws-and-policy/civil-rights-laws/file-complaint.

PUBLISHED: August 13, 2026 26133

TOWN OF LYMAN Meeting Minutes

July 20, 2026

Held at Lyman Town Hall, Council Chambers

The meeting was called to order by Mayor Hooton, present was Councilmember’s, Gregg Moretti, Bronson Berg, Jimmy Bramlett and Dani Wilbur.

Clerk Lisa Bradshaw

Public Works Director Jared Crane

Chief Shroyer

Treasurer Lisa Reis

Councilman Berg made a motion to approve the agenda as amended, second by Councilman Bramlett, motion carried unanimously.

Councilman Moretti made a motion to approve the minutes of the July 6, 2026, Business Meeting and Work Session, second by Councilwoman Wilbur, motion carried unanimously.

Councilman Moretti made a motion to take the Alcohol Permit for Genesis Alkali off the table, second by Councilman Bramlett, motion carried unanimously.

Councilman Berg made a motion to approve the Alcohol Permit under the United Steel Worker’s Local 13214 name on August 8, 2026 @ Heritage Park, second by Councilwoman Wilbur, motion carried unanimously.

Councilman Bramlett made a motion to ratify adopting the water restrictions proposed by Bridger Valley Joint Powers, second by Councilwoman Wilbur, motion carried unanimously.

Councilman Moretti made a motion to approve Purchase Order #2026-08 for a F-350 from Fremont Motors in the amount of $55,516.16, second by Councilman Bramlett, motion carried unanimously.

Councilwoman Wilbur made a motion to pay the following bills:  Ace Recycling – trash services $1,156.51, Axon – body cameras supplies $727.75, Benedict Ace Hardware – monthly charges $892.18, BCBS – insurance $23,974.14, Bradshaw’s Home & Glass – dump truck tires $1,600.00, BVEA – utilities $9,270.62, BVJP – water purchased/impact fees $44,363.04, Bridger Valley Pioneer – advertising $578.70, Caselle – software maintenance/support $2,640.00, Chelsie Fredrickson – contract $800.00, Chemtech-Ford – samples $101.00, CNA Surety – PD secretary bond $175.00, Covolo-Auto Farm Services – monthly charges $622.19, Cook Brothers – advertising $238.58, Justin & Becky Bradshaw – water deposit refund $22.13, Julia Ricks – bond refund $500.00, D3UC LLC.- phones $332.24, Empire Equipment Rentals – trencher $350.00, FNBO – credit card charges $8,759.94, Forsgren – engineering $3,550.00, The Hartford – benefits $216.85, Hoot Tech – IT maintenance contract, printer, ink cartridges $13,567.85, Mountain West – contract $74.06, Real Kleen – janitorial supplies $376.35, Rees Auto Service – 2005 F150 parts and labor $623.66, Office Products Dealer – office supplies $101.03, Uinta County Treasurer – jail fees $360.00, Uinta County Fire Protection – fire assessment $52,080.00, Union Wireless – internet, alarms, fax $332.98, WAMCAT Treasurer – membership X3 $225.00, Wyoming Association of Municipalities – 2027 FY Dues $3,062.00 One-Call of Wyoming – tickets for June $93.45, Power Engineering – progress billing $154.50, Recsupply – splash pad supplies $ 95.19, Rachel Weksler – public defender fees $250.00, second by Councilman Berg, motion passed. Mayor Hooton recused himself from voting.

Councilman Berg made a motion to adjourn into an Executive Session for employment, and legal advice issues, second by Councilman Bramlett, motion carried unanimously.

Lisa Bradshaw, Clerk                               

Shane Hooton, Mayor

PUBLISHED: August 13, 2026 26135