Legals for December, 10 2025
Coeur d'Alene Press | UPDATED 1 week, 5 days AGO
NOTICE TO CREDITORS CASE NO. CV28-25-7818 IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF THE STATE OF IDAHO, IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF KOOTENAI In the Matter of the Estate of: JAMES IRA MICHAELS, Deceased. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representative of the above-named Decedent. All persons having claims against the Decedent, or the estate, are required to present their claims within FOUR (4) MONTHS after the date of the first publication of this Notice to Creditors or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must be presented to the undersigned at the address indicated and filed with the Clerk of the Court. DATED: 11/21/2025 /s/DONNA LYNN EYNON Personal Representative c/o CUSACK LINSCOTT MERCK LAW FIRM, PLLC 320 E. Neider Ave., Suite 206 Coeur d’Alene, ID 83815 Legal#15527 AD#43607 Nov. 26, & Dec. 3, 10, 2025 _________________________
AMENDED NOTICE OF HEARING ON NAME CHANGE Case No. CV28-25-8177 IN THE DISTRICT COURT FOR THE FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT FOR THE STATE OF IDAHO, IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF KOOTENAI IN RE: Cylee Elaine Cynova, A petition to change the name of Cylee Elaine Cynova, now residing in the City of Hayden, State of Idaho, has been filed in the District Court in Kootenai County, Idaho. The name will change to Thomas Curtis Cynova. The reason for the change in name is: My birth given name does not align with my gender identity. A hearing on the petition is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. on January 5, 2026 at the Kootenai County Courthouse. Objections may be filed by any person who can show the court a good reason against the name change. Date: 11/24/2025 Jennifer Locke CLERK OF THE DISTRICT COURT /s/Lori Grilley Deputy Clerk Legal#15528 AD#43610 Nov. 26, & Dec. 3, 10, 17, 2025 _________________________
AMENDED NOTICE OF HEARING ON NAME CHANGE Case No. CV28-25-8268 IN THE DISTRICT COURT FOR THE FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT FOR THE STATE OF IDAHO, IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF KOOTENAI IN RE: Christopher Heberlein James, A petition to change the name of Christopher James Nathaniel Heberlein, now residing in the City of Post Falls, ID, State of Idaho, has been filed in the District Court in Kootenai County, Idaho. The name will change to Christopher Heberlein James. The reason for the change in name is: To align Idaho DMV with marriage in 2017 recognized by State of Oregon, south Dakota, US passport and social security card. A hearing on the petition is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. on January 12, 2026 at the Kootenai County Courthouse. Objections may be filed by any person who can show the court a good reason against the name change. Date: 12/1/2025 Jennifer Locke CLERK OF THE DISTRICT COURT /s/Lori Grilley Deputy Clerk Legal#15548 AD#43765 December 3, 10, 17, 24, 2025 _________________________
NOTICE OF HEARING ON NAME CHANGE Case No. 28-25-8265 IN THE DISTRICT COURT FOR THE FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT FOR THE STATE OF IDAHO, IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF KOOTENAI IN RE: Robert Miller James, A petition to change the name of Robert James Miller, now residing in the City of Post Falls, ID, State of Idaho, has been filed in the District Court in Kootenai County, Idaho. The name will change to Robert Miller James. The reason for the change in name is: To align Idaho DMV with marriage in 2017 recognized by State of Oregon, south Dakota, US passport and social security card. A hearing on the petition is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. on January 12, 2026 at the Kootenai County Courthouse. Objections may be filed by any person who can show the court a good reason against the name change. Date: 11/26/2025 Jennifer Locke CLERK OF THE DISTRICT COURT /s/Lori Grilley Deputy Clerk Legal#15549 AD#43771 December 3, 10, 17, 24, 2025 _________________________
SUMMONS Case No. CV28-25-7833 IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF THE STATE OF IDAHO, IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF KOOTENAI KRISTINA JO TRUNKEY, Plaintiff, v. PATRICIA HENRY NORRIS, MICHAEL JAMES UPSHAW, MARY MICHELLE UPSHAW, KATHERINE JANE SCHARFF, ANGELA MARIE RANKIN, ROBERT DEREK TRUNKEY, and Does 1-100, being any other person or entity claiming any right, title or interest in or to the following described real properties located in the County of Kootenai, State of Idaho to wit: PARCEL 1: Beginning at the East Quarter corner between Sections 2 and 3, Township 51 North, Range 3, West Boise Meridian, Kootenai County, State of Idaho; thence South 89° 52’ West, 2324 feet; thence South 1°28’ West, 330.2 feet; thence South 51°57’ West, 150 feet; thence South 73°52’ West, 240 feet; thence South 83°11’ West, 116.6 feet; thence North 82°32’ West, 122 feet; thence North 88°18’43” West, 52.81 feet; thence South 24°34’ West, 230.60 feet to the True Point of Beginning of this description; thence continuing South 24°34’ West, 22.24 feet; thence South 17°41’ East, 87.37 feet; thence South 11°20’ East, 103.26 feet; thence South 89°50’ East, 100 feet; thence Northerly to a point which bears South 89°50’ East, 109.81 feet from the Point of Beginning; thence North 89°50’ West, 109.81 feet to the True Point of Beginning. Except the North 136.48 feet (as measured at right angles to the North line of said parcel). PARCEL 2: Beginning at the East Quarter corner between Sections 2 and 3, Township 51 North, Rang 3, West Boise Meridian, Kootenai County, State of Idaho; thence South 89°52’ West, 2324.0 feet; thence South 1°28’ West, 330.2 feet; thence South 51°57’ West, 150 feet; thence South 73°52’ West, 240 feet; thence South 83°11’ West, 116.6 feet; thence North 82°32’ West, 122 feet; thence North 5°57’ East, 11.6 feet; thence North 82°32’ West, 216.9 feet; thence South 83°34’ West, 38.15 feet; thence South 89°52’ West 92.55 feet to a point; thence South 81°35’ West, 71.67 feet; thence South 83°9’ West, 185.26 feet to a Point of Beginning; thence North 3°5’ East, 78 feet, more or less, to the shore of Hayden Lake, Idaho; thence Westerly along the shore of Hayden Lake until the shore runs in a generally Northerly or Southerly direction; thence Southerly along the shore of Hayden Lake, Idaho, until the shore runs in a generally Easterly-Westerly direction; thence Easterly along the shore of Hayden Lake to a point in a line bearing South 3°5’ West from the Point of Beginning; thence North 3°5’ East, 125.30 feet, more or less, to the Point of Beginning. This parcel generally encompasses all of the land lying West of a line bearing North 3°5’ East and/or South 3°5’ West through the Point of Beginning and Easterly of Hayden Lake, Idaho, which is a point of land approximately 203.30 feet wide on the shore side and approximately 100 feet long in an Easterly-Westly direction. Defendants. NOTICE: YOU HAVE BEEN SUED BY THE ABOVE-NAMED PLAINTIFF. THE COURT MAY ENTER JUDGMENT AGAINST YOU WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE UNLESS YOU RESPOND WITHIN 21 DAYS. READ THE INFORMATION BELOW. TO: Any person or entity claiming any right, title or interest in or to the following described real properties located in the County of Kootenai, State of Idaho to wit: PARCEL 1: Beginning at the East Quarter corner between Sections 2 and 3, Township 51 North, Range 3, West Boise Meridian, Kootenai County, State of Idaho; thence South 89° 52’ West, 2324 feet; thence South 1°28’ West, 330.2 feet; thence South 51°57’ West, 150 feet; thence South 73°52’ West, 240 feet; thence South 83°11’ West, 116.6 feet; thence North 82°32’ West, 122 feet; thence North 88°18’43” West, 52.81 feet; thence South 24°34’ West, 230.60 feet to the True Point of Beginning of this description; thence continuing South 24°34’ West, 22.24 feet; thence South 17°41’ East, 87.37 feet; thence South 11°20’ East, 103.26 feet; thence South 89°50’ East, 100 feet; thence Northerly to a point which bears South 89°50’ East, 109.81 feet from the Point of Beginning; thence North 89°50’ West, 109.81 feet to the True Point of Beginning. Except the North 136.48 feet (as measured at right angles to the North line of said parcel). PARCEL 2: Beginning at the East Quarter corner between Sections 2 and 3, Township 51 North, Rang 3, West Boise Meridian, Kootenai County, State of Idaho; thence South 89°52’ West, 2324.0 feet; thence South 1°28’ West, 330.2 feet; thence South 51°57’ West, 150 feet; thence South 73°52’ West, 240 feet; thence South 83°11’ West, 116.6 feet; thence North 82°32’ West, 122 feet; thence North 5°57’ East, 11.6 feet; thence North 82°32’ West, 216.9 feet; thence South 83°34’ West, 38.15 feet; thence South 89°52’ West 92.55 feet to a point; thence South 81°35’ West, 71.67 feet; thence South 83°9’ West, 185.26 feet to a Point of Beginning; thence North 3°5’ East, 78 feet, more or less, to the shore of Hayden Lake, Idaho; thence Westerly along the shore of Hayden Lake until the shore runs in a generally Northerly or Southerly direction; thence Southerly along the shore of Hayden Lake, Idaho, until the shore runs in a generally Easterly-Westerly direction; thence Easterly along the shore of Hayden Lake to a point in a line bearing South 3°5’ West from the Point of Beginning; thence North 3°5’ East, 125.30 feet, more or less, to the Point of Beginning. This parcel generally encompasses all of the land lying West of a line bearing North 3°5’ East and/or South 3°5’ West through the Point of Beginning and Easterly of Hayden Lake, Idaho, which is a point of land approximately 203.30 feet wide on the shore side and approximately 100 feet long in an Easterly-Westly direction.: You are hereby notified that in order to defend this lawsuit, an appropriate written response must be filed with the above-designated Court at the physical address of 324 W Garden Ave., Coeur d’Alene ID 83814 and mailing address of P.O. Box 9000 Coeur d’Alene ID 83816, (Phone Number 208-446-1160) within 21 days after service of this Summons on you. If you fail to so respond the Court may enter judgment against you as demanded by the plaintiff(s) in the Complaint. A copy of the Complaint is served with this Summons. If you wish to seek the advice of or representation by an attorney in this matter, you should do so promptly so that your written response, if any, may be filed in time and other legal rights protected. An appropriate written response requires compliance with Rule 2 and other Idaho Rules of Civil Procedure and shall also include: 1. The title and number of this case. 2. If your response is an Answer to the Complaint, it must contain admissions or denials of the separate allegations of the Complaint and other defenses you may claim. 3. Your signature, mailing address and telephone number, or the signature, mailing address and telephone number of your attorney. 4. Proof of mailing or delivery of a copy of your response to plaintiff’s attorney, as designated above. To determine whether you must pay a filing fee with your response, contact the Clerk of the above-named court. DATE: 11/5/2025 CLERK OF THE DISTRICT COURT By /s/Maya Vanderschaaf Deputy Clerk Jacob Owens, ISBN 12380 1900 Northwest Blvd., Suite 200 Coeur d’Alene, Idaho 83814 208-664-4700 [email protected] Attorney for Plaintiff Legal#15550 AD#43775 December 3, 10, 17, 24, 2025 _________________________
Notice of Indigenous Education Parent Committee Meeting Coeur d’Alene School District 271 will host an Indigenous Education Parent Committee meeting and dinner on Wednesday, December 17, from 5:30 to 7:30 PM. The event will take place at the Midtown Center Meeting Room, located at 1505 N. 5th Street, Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Please join us for an insightful discussion featuring Native college students who will share their experiences and give helpful tips for navigating college life. Everyone is welcome to attend. For any questions, please contact Heather Somers at 208-664-8241 or [email protected]. Legal#15574 AD#43978 December 10, 2025 _________________________
NOTICE TO CREDITORS No. CV28-25-7781 IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF THE STATE OF IDAHO IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF KOOTENAI MAGISTRATE’S DIVISION In the Matter of the Estate of: RODNEY J. BALSLEY, Deceased. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representative of the above-named estate. All persons having claims against the decedent or the decedent’s estate are required to present their claims within four (4) months after the date of the first publication of this Notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must either be presented to the undersigned at the address indicated or filed with the Clerk of the Court. /s/LESLIE A. V. BALSLEY Address: 13566 N. Treasure Island Ct. Rathdrum, ID 83858 Attorney, Kjirstin Graham Douglas Eden, P. S. Attorneys at Law 717 W. Sprague Ave., Ste. 1500 Spokane, WA 99201-3923 Telephone: (509) 455-5300 Legal#15575 AD#44037 December 10, 17, 24, 2025 _________________________
NOTICE TO CREDITORS CASE NO.: CV28-25-8059 IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF THE STATE OF IDAHO, IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF KOOTENAI IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF SUSAN MARGARET STRATTON DECEASED. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Neil Stratton has been appointed Personal Representative of the Estate of the above-named Decedent. All persons having claims against the Decedents or the Estate are required to present their claims within four (4) months after the date of the first publication of this Notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must be presented to the undersigned at the address indicated and filed with the Clerk of the Court. DATED this 5 day of December, 2025. /s/ Andrea Hunter ISBN: 9515 Post Falls Law 1210 N Idaho St, Ste A Post Falls, Idaho 83854 Ph: 208-262-3893 [email protected] For Service: [email protected] Attorney for Neil Stratton, Personal Representative. Legal#15576 AD#44038 December 10, 17, 24, 2025 _________________________
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING OF ANNEXATION OF PROPERTY INTO Harbor View Estates Water and Sewer District Grossman, K., Frei, D. K. and S. L., Frei, T. and Leutheuser, J., Frei Family Trust The Board of Directors (the “Board”) of the Harbor View Estates Water and Sewer District (the “District”) will hold a public hearing on the annexation of properties into the District. The public hearing will be held as follows: Date: December 16, 2025 Time: 4:00 p.m. Location: Mica-Kidd Island Fire District, 6891 W. Kidd Island Road, Coeur d’Alene, ID 83814 TAX#24728 PTN TAX#24729 [IN GL5] 0649N03W Tax parcel #6850 Tax parcel #6205 Tax parcel #4963 The annexation hearing is based upon petitions filed by the following parties for the properties identified in such petitions: Grossman, K., Frei, D. K. and S. L., Frei, T. and Leutheuser, J., Frei Family Trust . A copy of the petitions and additional description of the areas covered by the petitions can be obtained from the District by sending a request to: Harbor View Estates Water and Sewer District, 1110 PARK PLACE STE 101 COEUR D ALENE, ID 83814 All persons interested in appearing at the time and place of the hearing may show cause in writing why any petitions for annexation should not be granted. The Board shall consider, at the hearing, any objection presented in writing. The failure of any person to show cause in writing shall be deemed as an assent to include their property within the boundaries of the District. Anyone wishing to provide written comments, who is unable to attend the hearing, may provide them in advance of the hearing by sending them, first-class mail, postage prepaid, to: Harbor View Estates Water and Sewer District, 1110 PARK PLACE STE 101 COEUR D ALENE, ID 83814 Failure to have your written comments to the Board in advance of the public hearing means they will not be considered by the Board at the public hearing. DATED this 8th December 2025. HARBOR VIEW ESTATES WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT Kootenai County, Idaho Legal#15577 AD#44044 December 10, 12, 2025 _________________________
NOTICE OF APPLICATION Pursuant to Section 58-104(9) and 58-1301, et seq., Idaho Code (The Lake Protection Act) and rules of the State Board of Land Commissioners, notice is hereby given that GOTHAM BAY ESTATES HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION INC made application to rebuild their Community Dock on Lake Coeur d’Alene. Located adjacent to Tax # 21103 & 21104, Gov Lot 1, Harrison; Sections 18, Township 49 North, Range 03 West; B.M., in Kootenai County. Written objections to and requests for hearing in this matter must be on file with the Idaho Department of Lands, 3258 W Industrial Loop, Coeur d’Alene ID, 83815, within thirty (30) days after the first appearance of this notice. Requests for hearing must be accompanied by a $75 publication fee. Specific information regarding this application may be obtained from Amidy Fuson, Resource Specialist Sr., at the above address or by calling (208) 769-1577. /S/ Mike Ahmer Resource Supervisor CDA Idaho Department of Lands Legal#15578 AD#44051 December 10, 17, 2025 _________________________