Legals for November, 26 2025
Bonner County Daily Bee | UPDATED 1 week, 2 days AGO
T.S. No. 113320-ID Parcel No.: RP020050000010 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE On 3/2/2026 at 10:00 AM (recognized local time), at the BONNER COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 215 S. FIRST AVE., SANDPOINT, ID 83864, in the County of Bonner, SYDNEY K. LEAVITT, ESQ., a member of the State Bar of Idaho, of ALDRIDGE PITE, LLP as trustee, will sell at public auction, to the highest bidder, for cash, in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the time of sale, the following described real property, situated in the County of Bonner, State of Idaho, and described as follows, to wit: LOT 1 OF MOSSFLOWER ACRES, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN BOOK 7 OF PLATS, PAGE 73, RECORDS OF BONNER COUNTY, IDAHO. The Trustee has no knowledge of a more particular description of the above referenced real property, but for purposes of compliance with Idaho Code Section 60-113, the Trustee has been informed that the address of: 4821 VAY RD, PRIEST RIVER, ID 83856, is commonly associated with said real property. Said sale will be made without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances to satisfy the obligation secured by and pursuant to the power of sale conferred in the Deed of Trust executed by ROBERT E MCCRAY, A MARRIED MAN AS HIS SOLE AND SEPERATE PROPERTY, as Grantor(s), to FIRST AMERICAN TITLE SANDPOINT, ID, as Trustee, for the benefit and security of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS BENEFICIARY, AS NOMINEE FOR HORIZON CREDIT UNION, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, as Beneficiary, dated 4/2/2018, recorded 4/5/2018, as Instrument No. 919871, official records of Bonner County, Idaho. Please note: The above named Grantors are named to comply with Idaho Code Section 45-1506(4)(a); no representation is made that they are, or are not, presently responsible for the obligation. The default for which this sale is to be made is the failure to make monthly payments when due from 1/1/2023 and all subsequent monthly payments thereafter, including installments of principal, interest, impounds, advances, plus any charges lawfully due under the note secured by the aforementioned Deed of Trust, Deed of Trust and as allowed under Idaho Law. The sum owing on the obligation secured by said Deed of Trust as of 10/20/2025 is $319,337.76 including interest, costs, fees, including trustee and/or attorney fees and costs, and expenses actually incurred in enforcing the obligation thereunder or in this sale and to protect the security associated with the Deed of Trust, as authorized in the Note, Deed of Trust or as allowed under Idaho Law. Because interest, late charges, fees, costs and expenses continue to accrue, the total amount due varies from day to day. Hence, if you pay the amount shown above, an adjustment may be necessary after receipt of funds to satisfy the debt. For further information, write the Trustee at 4375 Jutland Drive, Ste. 200, San Diego, CA 92117, or call (866)931-0036 DATED: 10/20/2025 Signature/By: SYDNEY K. LEAVITT, ESQ., a member of the State Bar of Idaho, of ALDRIDGE PITE, LLP Legal#7427 AD#42676 November 5,12,19,26 2025 _________________________
NOTICE TO CREDITORS Case No. CV09-25-1513 IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF THE STATE OF IDAHO, IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF BONNER IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: HILDA CAROLEE MERRITT, Deceased. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representative of the above-named estate. All persons having claims against the said decedent 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 WILBUR F. MERRITT, Personal Representative of the above Estate, c/o Lake City Law Group PLLC at 120 E. Lake St. Ste. 202, Sandpoint, ID 83864, and filed with the Court. DATED this 7th day of November, 2025. /s/ Wilbur F. Merritt Personal Representative Legal#7456 AD#43131 November 12, 19, 26 2025 _________________________
STATE TIMBER SALE CR100512, TWO GOOSE CEDAR A public oral auction will be conducted at the Idaho Department of Lands office, 4053 Cavanaugh Bay Road, Coolin, ID 83821, at 10:00 a.m. local time, on Monday, December 22, 2025, for an estimated 3,040 MBF of timber marked or otherwise designated for cutting. In addition, there is an unestimated volume of forest products that may be removed at the option of the purchaser. Prior to bidding, eligible bidders shall present a certified check or bank draft payable to Idaho Department of Lands, or a bid bond acceptable to the State, in the amount of $122,091.05 which is 10% of the appraised net sale value of $1,220,910.50. The successful bidder’s deposit will be forfeited to the State should the bidder fail to complete the contract. The State will not accept bids from parties who are delinquent on payments on existing state contracts. The average starting minimum bid price for Cedar is $1,248.00 per MBF and for Non-Cedar is $199.38. The sale is located within Sections 26, 35, & 36, Township 62N, Range 4W, B.M., Bonner County, State of Idaho. Sale duration is 3 years. The sale may include blowdown and/or insect and disease infected timber which may result in additional volume and recovery reductions. Interested purchasers should carefully examine the sale and make their own estimates as to volume recovery, surface conditions, and proposed construction prior to bidding on the sale. Additional information concerning the timber and conditions of sale is available to the public and interested bidders on the department’s timber sale website at Timber Sale Advertisement App - Department of Lands (idaho.gov) or from the Idaho Department of Lands office, Coolin, Idaho. Please note purchaser insurance requirements posted on the timber sale website. The Department of Lands, as authorized by the State Board of Land Commissioners reserves the right to reject any and all bids provided that good and sufficient grounds for rejecting the bid shall be stated in the rejection notice and shall not be in violation of applicable law. If you are disabled and need some form of accommodation, please call (208) 443-2516 five days prior to the date of sale. For text telephone services, please call 1-800-377-3529. Legal#7472 AD#43297 Nov. 26, & Dec. 3, 10, 17, 2025 _________________________
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING REQUEST TO ABANDON AND VACATE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Board of Commissioners of the INDEPENDENT HIGHWAY DISTRICT will hold a public hearing in accordance with the provisions of Idaho Code 40-203, to consider the abandonment and vacation of: UNDEVELOPED RIGHT-OF-WAY ABANDONMENT AND VACATION (Portion of Snowplow Road) That portion of Snowplow Road, dedicated to the public by the Plat of Schweitzer Village, Idaho, recorded as Instrument No. 139058, and filed in Book 3 of Plats at Page 64, Records of Bonner County, Idaho, commencing at the point curvature at the southerly-most corner of Lot 1, Block 1, of said Schweitzer Village northwesterly to a line parallel with and 3.73 feet south of the northerly line of said plat. The public hearing will be held at the District shop of the Independent Highway District, 1630 Baldy Mountain Road, Sandpoint, ID 83864, on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at 3:30 p.m. Anyone wishing further information concerning this abandonment and vacation should refer to the petition requesting said action, on file in the administrative office of the Independent Highway District at 31656 Highway 200, Suite 101, Ponderay, 208-255-8121. INDEPENDENT HIGHWAY DISTRICT BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS: Mel Bailey, Brian Ivy, David Miles II Attest: Julie Bishop, District Clerk Legal#7474 AD#43315 Nov. 19, 26, & Dec. 3, 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 Laura Stalsberg has made application to install riprap. Located on the Pend Oreille River, Idaho adjacent to: Section 34, Township 57 N, Range 3W; B.M., in Bonner County. Written objections to and requests for hearing in this matter must be on file with the Idaho Department of Lands, 2550 Highway 2, Sandpoint, ID, 83864 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 Tyler Warner, Resource Specialist, at the above address or by calling (208) 263-5104. /S/ Mike Ahmer, Resource Supervisor Idaho Department of Lands Legal#7477 AD#43378 November 19, 26, 2025 _________________________
NOTICE TO CREDITORS (I.C. 15-3-801) Case No. CV: 09-25-1744 IN THE DISTRICT OF THE FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF THE STATE OF IDAHO, IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF BONNER IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF DOUGLAS H. FRASER, 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 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 14th day of November, 2025. /s/Janice E. Fraser c/o ELTC Law Group, PLLC Denise M. Stewart, Attorney PO Box 301 Newport, WA 99156 Legal#7478 AD#43379 Nov. 19, 26, & Dec. 3, 2025 _________________________
NOTICE TO CREDITORS Case No. CV 09-25-1698 IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF THE STATE OF IDAHO, IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF BONNER MAGISTRATE DIVISION In the Matter of the Estate of COLLEEN MARY ROSS, Deceased. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed as a Co-Personal Representative of the above-named estate. All persons having claims against the said deceased 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 Ericka Obaitek, c/o Todd M. Reed, 318 Pine Street, Sandpoint, Idaho, 83864, Personal Representative of the estate; or filed with the Court. DATED this 21 day of November, 2025. /s/ERICKA OBAITEK Co-Personal Representative Todd M. Reed Attorney for Personal Representative Post Office Box 1005 Sandpoint, Idaho 83864 - (208) 263-3529 Legal#7499 AD#43609 Nov. 26, & Dec. 3, 10, 2025 _________________________