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Legals for December, 17 2025

Coeur d'Alene Press | UPDATED 3 months, 2 weeks AGO
| December 17, 2025 12:00 AM

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 _________________________

AD FOR BIDS    Sealed proposals will be received by the Division of Public Works, State of Idaho, at North Idaho College Facility Operations, Headwaters Complex Conference Room at 701 W. River Avenue, Coeur d’Alene, Idaho until 2:00 p.m., local time, Pacific Standard Time on Wednesday, January 14, 2025, for DPW Project 22171: Diesel Bay Remodel, Hedlund Hall, North Idaho College, Coeur d’Alene, ID. Further information, including information regarding Pre-Bid Conference, availability of documents for review and bid bond requirements, is at dpw.idaho.gov or contact Architects West at (509) 747-2964.    Estimated Cost: $1,999,926    Kelly Berard, Deputy Administrator, Division of Public Works  Legal#15572 AD#43961 December 9, 17, 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 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 _________________________

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING  VALIDATION, ABANDONMENT & VACATION OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY  LYING WEST OF REMINGTON ROAD    NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Board of Commissioners of the LAKES HIGHWAY DISTRICT will hold a public hearing in accordance with the provisions of Idaho Code 40-203 and 40-203A following remand by the District Court of the First Judicial District, Kootenai County, Idaho, Hon. Ross Pittman presiding, to consider the validation of:    A portion of right-of-way located in Section 17, Township 53 North, Range 3 West, and Section 20, Township 53 North, Range 3 West, Boise Meridian, Kootenai County, Idaho.    The public hearing will be held at the District Office of the Lakes Highway District, 17783 N. Pope Road, Hayden, ID 83835, on Monday, January 5, 2026, at 5:45 p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible. Written, electronic mail, or oral comments will be accepted.    Anyone wishing to view the materials submitted regarding the validation can do so at Lakes Highway District office designated above, Mon.-Thurs., 6:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Any person needing special accommodation to participate in the above noticed meeting should contact the office three (3) working days prior to the meeting at (208) 772-7527. Lakes Highway District is Title VI compliant.    DATED this 16th day of December 2025.  LAKES HIGHWAY DISTRICT BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS   Rodney A. Twete, Chairman  Steven R. Adams, Vice Chairman  Weston E. Montgomery, Commissioner    ATTEST:  Aliesha Hendry  District Clerk/Board Secretary  Legal#15588 AD#44097 December 16, 17, 18, 2025 _________________________

Lakes Highway District will hold the regular scheduled Board Meetings on the following dates in 2026, at 5:30 p.m.  Persons with disabilities who need assistance, please notify the District Office 2 business days in advance of the meeting. Lakes Highway District is Title VI compliant and does not discriminate in practices or employment opportunities on any category set forth in federal or state regulations. MONTH MEETING DATES JANUARY 5th  FEBRUARY 2nd  MARCH 2nd & 16th APRIL 6th & 20th MAY 4th & 18th JUNE 1st & 15th JULY 6th & 20th AUGUST 3rd & 24th SEPTEMBER 21st OCTOBER 5th & 19th NOVEMBER 2nd & 16th DECEMBER 7th & 21st Please call the District Office at (208)772-7527 if you would like an item to be place on a Board Agenda Lakes Highway District Board of Commissioners                                                                  Rodney A. Twete, Chairman                                                                                    Steven R. Adams, Vice Chairman                                                                         Weston E. Montgomery, Commissioner                                                                               Aliesha Hendry, District Clerk/Board Secretary Legal#15599 AD#44157 December 17, 2025 _________________________

SUMMARY OF LAKES HIGHWAY DISTRICT ORDINANCE NO. 2025-01    AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING UPDATED REGULATIONS PROHIBITING PRIVATE AND/OR CONTRACT SNOW PLOWING WITHIN PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLICATION OF A SUMMARY OF THE ORDINANCE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF; AND REPEALING ORDINANCE 2019-01. THE FULL TEXT OF THE SUMMARIZED ORDINANCE NO 2025-01 IS AVAILABLE AT LAKES HIGHWAY DISTRICT, 17783 N. POPE ROAD, HAYDEN, ID 83835 IN THE OFFICE OF THE DISTRICT CLERK.  /s/Aliesha Hendry, District Clerk  Legal#15606 AD#44273 December 17, 2025 _________________________