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SUMMONS CASE NO. CV11-26-0064 IN THE MAGISTRATE DIVISION OF THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF THE STATE OF IDAHO, IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF BOUNDARY  SABINE WROMAR, Trustee of the Anna M. Wromar Living Trust, Plaintiff, v.  ABBYWHO, INC., a Nevada corporation; and JAN CARLO DEFAN, an individual,  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: JAN CARLO DEFAN, an individual You are hereby notified that in order to defend this lawsuit, an appropriate written response must be filed with the above designated court at 6452 Kootenai St # 26, Bonners Ferry, ID 83805 (physical) or P. O. Box 419, Bonners Ferry, Idaho 83805 (mailing) , telephone number (208) 267-5504 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 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. DATED this 2/19/2026 Glenda Poston Clerk of the District Court By/s/Kristen N. Campbell Deputy Clerk Stephen T. Snedden, ISB #7554 SNEDDEN LAW, P.C. 320 North Second Ave. Sandpoint, ID 83864 P. (208) 263-2000 F. (208) 263-2007 [email protected] Attorney For Plaintiff Legal#11843 AD#46923 Mar. 12, 19, 26, & April 2, 2026 _________________________

NOTICE OF HEARING ON NAME CHANGE Case No. CV11-26-0096 IN THE DISTRICT COURT FOR THE FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT FOR THE STATE OF IDAHO, IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF BOUNDARY IN RE: ZOE THEA BICKHART, A petition to change the name of ZOE THEA BICKHART, now residing in the City of BONNERS FERRY, State of Idaho, has been filed in the District Court in Boundary County, Idaho. The name will change to annabella marie mckechnie. The reason for the change in name is: as part of my personal healing process following significant trauma and abuse experienced in my childhood.  A hearing on the petition is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. on April 20th, 2026, at the Boundary County Courthouse. Objections may be filed by any person who can show the court a good reason against the name change. Date: March 5th, 2026 GLENDA POSTON CLERK OF THE DISTRICT COURT /s/DELLA A. ARMSTRONG Deputy Clerk Legal#11846 AD#46932 Mar. 12, 19, 26, & April 2, 2026 _________________________

PUBLIC NOTICE OF MARRIAGE AND NAME CHANGE Notice is hereby given that on January 18, 2026 A.D., Josiah Abraham Acton and Rylie Faith Edmondson entered into a lawful covenant of marriage, declaring themselves husband and wife before witnesses, and that they mutually agree to remain so joined until death do them part. Furthermore, Rylie Fath Edmondson is changing her name to Rylie Faith Acton. This notice is made for the purpose of giving public recor and public declaration of said lawful marriage covenant and name change. Domiciled at Boundary County, Idaho State. Dated this 09 day of March, 2026 A.D. /s/Josiah Abraham Acton, Husband /s/Rylie Faith Edmondson, Wife Legal#11849 AD#47083 Mar. 19, 26, & April 2, 9, 2026 _________________________

SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION Case No. CV11-26-0074 IN THE DISTRICT COURT FOR THE FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF THE STATE OF IDAHO, IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF BOUNDARY Kelly Clements and Sherry Austin, Plaintiffs, vs. Michael Emile Sheppard, Plowman Edge Sheppard and John or Jane Does 1 through 5, Defendants. TO: Michael Emile Sheppard and Plowman Edge Sheppard You have been sued by Kelly Clements and Sherry Austin, the Plaintiffs, in the District Court in and for the County of Boundary, Idaho, Case No. CV11-26-0074. The nature of the claim against you is for damages arising out of assault and battery, trespassing, and negligent supervision. Any time after twenty-one (21) days following the last publication of this Summons, the Court may enter a judgment against you without further notice, unless prior to that time you have filed a written response in the proper form, including the case number, and paid any required filing fee to the Clerk of the Court at the Boundary County Courthouse, 6452 Kootenai Street, Bonners Ferry, Idaho 83805. The telephone number of the District Court Clerk is (208) 267-5504. You must also serve a copy of your response on the other party, whose mailing address and telephone number are: James Bendell Bendell Law Firm, PLLC 1810 E. Schneidmiller Ave., Ste. 101B Post Falls, Idaho 83854 Telephone: (208) 981-0555 A copy of the Summons and Complaint can be obtained by contacting either the Clerk of the Court or the other party. If you wish legal assistance, you should immediately retain an attorney to advise you in this matter. DATED: 3/19/26 Glenda Poston CLERK OF THE DISTRICT COURT By: /s/Debra Armstrong Deputy Clerk Legal#11852 AD#47494 Mar. 26 & April 2, 9, 16, 2026 _________________________

NOTICE TO SUB - CONTRACTORS:    Bid proposals will be received -    BY: CMGC Ginno Construction and BF Builders    FOR: VALLEY VIEW ELEMENTARY  BOUNDARY COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT   6770 AUGUSTA STREET  BONNERS FERRY, IDAHO 83805    AS FOLLOWS:    Sub-contractor Bids for this project shall be received as follows:    BIDS shall be due WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15, 2026 at 3 PM PST at the office of BF Builders 65109 Highway 2, Bonners Ferry, Idaho 83805. Bids may be emailed to [email protected], [email protected] or [email protected].    MEP Bids will be opened and read aloud WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15, 2026 at 4:00 PM at the Boundary County School District Office, 6770 Augusta St, Bonners Ferry, Idaho 83805     PRE-BID CONFERENCE: shall be WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8, 2026 at 2:30PM PST at 6770 Augusta Street, Bonners Ferry, Idaho 83805. Park on West side of building near the existing gym.    Bids shall be publicly opened and read aloud at the date and time noted above. Bidders and patrons of Boundary County School District are invited to attend the bid opening.    Plans and specifications, bid forms, forms of agreement, etc., may be obtained by bona fide subcontractors, mechanical, electrical and plumbing sub-bidders, and suppliers at www.ginnoplanroom.com. Complete bidding documents for this project are available in electronic form only, by downloading the documents (at no charge) or by purchasing hard copy documents (at bidders’ expense) from the plan room noted above. To be added to the official plan holders list and ensure notification of addenda, bidders must register at the plan room noted above.    The Architect and Owner will not be responsible for partial sets of documents obtained from reprographics companies or plan centers. Any and all errors or omissions resulting from the failure of the General Contractor, Subcontractor or material supplier to become familiar with the documents in their entirety will be corrected at the Contractor’s expense.      Questions regarding this Invitation to Bid shall be directed to the office of LTA Architects, 8677 N. Wayne Dr, Ste. A, Hayden, Idaho 83835. Phone number of Architect is (208) 772-0503, Project Architect: Cory Trapp, AIA.    Bid forms, Bidders instructions, drawings and specifications may be examined at the following locations:    - www.ginnoplanroom.com  - Abadan Plan Room, Spokane, Washington  - Associated Builders & Contractors, Spokane, Washington  - LTA Architects, Hayden, Idaho    Idaho law requires that all bidders have an Idaho Public Works Contractor’s License, as provided for by the Public Works Contractors License Act.    The Boundary County School District, Bonners Ferry, Idaho reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive any informalities and to award the bid to the responsive bidder that the School Board deems is in the best interest of the project. In the event the School Board elects to award the bid to other than the lowest responsive bidder, the School Board will declare its reasons on the record and communicate those reasons in writing to all person having submitted a competing bid. If there are two or more identical responsive bids from which the School Board elects to make the selection, the School Board shall have the discretion to award the bid in any manner deemed fair and equitable and in the best interest of the project.  Legal#11855 AD#47569 March 26, & April 2, 2026 _________________________

Curley Creek Volunteer Fire District 2026 NOTICE OF NON-MEMBER BILLING In the event of an emergency response being provided to non-members, CCVFD will charge the non-member property owner the full cost of the response. The rates for personnel, equipment, and support response will be charged in accordance with the current rates published by the Idaho Department of Lands, including a $400 initial response fee. Legal#11856 AD#47595 March 26, & April 2, 2026 _________________________

STATE TIMBER SALE  CR200427, UPPER LAKES CEDAR    A public oral auction will be conducted at the Idaho Department of Lands office, 2550 Highway 2 W., Sandpoint, ID 83864, at 9:00 a.m. local time, on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, for an estimated 3,355 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 $125,328.30 which is 10% of the appraised net sale value of $1,253,283.00. 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 $1,051.10 per MBF and for Non-Cedar is $228.92.   The sale is located within Section 6, Township 59N, Range 01E; Section 25, Township 60N, Range 01W; and Sections 31 & 36, Township 60N, Range 01E, B.M., Bonner & Boundary Counties, 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 https://www.idl.idaho.gov/timber-sale-advertisement-app or from the Idaho Department of Lands office, Sandpoint, 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) 263-5104 five days prior to the date of sale. For text telephone services, please call 1-800-377-3529.  Legal#11857 AD#47816 April 2, 9, 16, 23, 2026 _________________________

Notice of Public Hearing    Notice is hereby provided that a public hearing pursuant to Idaho Code 67-6512 and Bonners Ferry City Code has been set for the Bonners Ferry City Council for April 21, 2026, at 6:00 pm at Bonners Ferry City Hall to consider the following:    File #SUP018-25 Mountain Springs Church Inc. is requesting a special use permit for the expansion and development of a new church community center of about 5,800 square feet to be used for church activities such as youth activities, receptions, and potlucks. The property is known as the North Half of Lot 11, Block 1, Bruces Acres Addition in Section 34, Township 62 North, Range 1 East, B.M. The property is zoned Residential AB and is addressed at 6745 Denver Street. Following a March 19, 2026, public hearing, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended to City Council approval of the application with an added condition requiring the applicant to submit a revised parking plan prior to the Council hearing.     The public is welcome and encouraged to attend the hearing or provide written response. Any written comment greater than one (1) page must be submitted at least six (6) days prior to the meeting. Written material not exceeding one (1) page may be read into the record the day of the hearing. Public wishing to speak at the public hearing may do so in compliance with Resolution 2014-06-01, a copy of which is located at City Hall.    The deadline for submitting written comments and/or material longer than 1 page is April 14, 2026 by 5 p.m. Written comment can be mailed to City of Bonners Ferry, Planning and Zoning, P.O. Box 149, Bonners Ferry, ID 83805 or emailed to [email protected].      Complete files are available for view at City Hall, located at 7232 Main, during regular business hours. Anyone requiring special accommodations due to disability should contact the City Clerk at (208) 267-3105 at least two days prior to the meeting.    City of Bonners Ferry Planning and Zoning Dept.  Legal#11858 AD#47822 April 2, 2026 _________________________

Notice of Public Hearing   Notice is hereby given that a public hearing pursuant to Idaho Code and Boundary County code has been set for the Boundary County Planning & Zoning Commission on APRIL 23, 2026, at 5:30 P.M. at the Boundary County Annex at 6566 Main St., Bonners Ferry, ID to consider the following:     FILE #26-0064, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT, PAUL & KAITLYN MAST are requesting a conditional use permit for a multi-structure residential use to allow for a proposed second primary single-family dwelling on a 12-acre parcel, where a primary single-family dwelling and an accessory dwelling unit currently exist. The parcel is zoned Agriculture/Forestry, which requires a conditional use permit for a multi-structure residential use per Section 15.9.5.3. of the Boundary County Land Use Code. The parcel is located at 622 & 544 Legacy Ridge Lane, described as Lot 1A of the Re-Plat of Lots 1 and 2 of Schrock Acres Subdivision and is identified as Assessor’s Parcel RP00930000001AA in Section 1, Township 62 North, Range 1 East, B.M.    Written comment for these files may be submitted to the Planning Office at PO Box 419, Bonners Ferry, ID 83805 no later than 5:00 P.M. April 16, 2026. Anyone wishing to speak during the public portion of the hearing may do so in compliance with the public hearing procedures.    The complete files are available for view on the Boundary County Planning and Zoning website at www.boundarycountyid.org or by appointment at the Planning Office at 6447 Railroad St., Suite D, Bonners Ferry or by contacting the planners at (208) 267-7212. Anyone requiring special accommodations due to disability should contact the Commissioners’ office at least two days prior to the meeting at (208) 267-7723.  Legal#11859 AD#47824 April 2, 2026 _________________________

NOTICE INVITING BIDS  OWNER: Boundary County, Idaho  6452 Kootenai Street  Bonners Ferry, Idaho 83805  Bids for the construction of:  Runway 2/20 Rehabilitation & Extension  Boundary County Airport  Bonners Ferry, Idaho  FAA/AIP Project No. 3-16-0004-029-2025  will be received by the Owner online through QuestCDN via electronic VirtuBidTM online bid service, until 10:00 a.m. (Local Time), April 28, 2026 and then publicly opened and read aloud at Office of the County Commissioners 6452 Kootenai Street, Bonners Ferry, Idaho 83805.   Project work includes the following:  Runway 2/20 Rehabilitation & Extension to include reclamation and recycling of existing asphalt pavement and base course on Runway 2/20 and connecting taxiways; 1,200-foot extension of Runway 2/20 and the Parallel Taxiway; rehabilitation and expansion of the runway lighting system and NAVAIDs, clearing and grubbing, stormwater improvements, slope armoring, aggregate base course, asphalt paving, fencing, safety area grading, seeding/mulching, and pavement markings.    All questions should be directed to the Project Engineer, Kitzy Lemke, (208) 296-5148, [email protected].   Electronic Bidding Documents will be made available for review at the Bidding Website, Ardurra - Projects (questcdn.com), reference Quest Number 10127656, on or before April 7, 2026. All official bidding notifications, addenda, and documents will be offered through the Bidding Website. The Bidding Website will be updated periodically with addenda, lists of registered plan holders, reports, and other information relevant to submitting a Bid for the Project. Interested parties may view the bidding documents at no cost. Bidders must register with QuestCDN.com for a non-refundable fee of $22.00 to download the bidding documents and be placed on the plan holders list. There is a non-refundable fee of $42.00 to submit a bid. The Owner will not be responsible for Bidding Documents, including addenda, if any, obtained from sources other than the Bidding Website.  A Prebid Conference will be held at 9:00 a.m. (local time), April 15, 2026, at the Office of the Airport Manager, Boundary County Airport, 64602 U.S. Route 2, Bonners Ferry, Idaho. As an alternative to attending in-person, a virtual meeting options are provided below. A live presentation will be available via the Teams link. Attendance is recommended, not mandatory.  Join via Microsoft Teams: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/ 26575680625364?p=41F2Fni5p1iTK2R3Oy  Meeting ID: 265 756 806 253 64  Passcode: X4gn976p  Or By phone: +1 689-223-3081  Phone Conference ID: 959 679 605#  A Bid Guaranty, payable in cash, by cashier’s check, certified check or bid bond, of 5 percent of the total bid amount is required. Separate Performance and Payment Bonds each in the amount of 100 percent of the total contract amount will be required. Each bidder must supply all the information required by the Bid Documents and Specifications.  No contractor, subcontractor, or specialty contractor shall be required to have a current license as a Contractor in the State of Idaho in order to submit a bid or proposal on this project; prior to award and execution of the Contract, the successful bidder and all subcontractors shall secure an Idaho Public Works Contractor’s License.  Prospective Contractors are notified that the work under this Contract is funded in part by a grant from the Federal Aviation Administration and as such solicitation and any resulting contract are subject to the requirements, rulings, and interpretations of the following federal contract provisions, Buy America Preferences (49 U.S.C. § 50101, Executive Order 14005, IIJA P.L. No. 117-58 BABA); Davis Bacon Act (2 CFR Part 200, Appendix II (D), 29 CFR Part 5, 49 USC § 47112(b), and 40 USC §§ 3141-3144, 3146, and 3147); Lobbying Federal Employees (31 U.S.C. § 1352 – Byrd Anti-Lobbying Amendment, 2 CFR Part 200, Appendix II(I), and 49 CFR Part 20, Appendix A); Prohibition of Covered Unmanned Aircraft Systems (FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 P.L. 118-63, Section 936, 49 U.S.C. § 44801 note); and Recovered Materials (42 USC § 6901, 2 CFR § 200.323, 2 CFR Part 200, Appendix II(J), and 40 CFR Part 247).  Boundary County, Idaho, in accordance with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (78 Stat. 252, 42 U.S.C. §§ 2000d to 2000d-4), 28 CFR § 50.3, and 49 CFR Part 21, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, all contractors will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of the owner’s race, color, national origin, sex, creed, age, or disability in consideration for an award.  The bidder certifies, by submission of a proposal that neither it nor its principals is presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from participation in this transaction by any Federal department or agency. The bidder with the successful bid further agrees to comply with 2 CFR Part 180 (subpart B), 2 CFR Part 200, Appendix II(H), 2 CFR Part 1200, DOT Order 4200.5, and Executive Orders 12549 and 12689.  The requirements of 49 CFR Part 26 including any amendments thereto apply to this contract. It is the policy of Boundary County, Idaho to practice nondiscrimination based on race, color, sex, or national origin in the award or performance of this contract. The Owner encourages participation by all firms qualifying under this solicitation regardless of business size or ownership.  All contracts and subcontracts that result from this solicitation incorporate by reference the provisions of 29 CFR Part 201, et seq, the Federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), with the same force and effect as if given in full text. The FLSA sets minimum wage, overtime pay, recordkeeping, and child labor standards for full and part-time workers.  The Contractor has full responsibility to monitor compliance to the referenced statute or regulation. The Contractor must address any claims or disputes that arise from this requirement directly with the U.S. Department of Labor – Wage and Hour Division.  By submission of an offer, the Offeror certifies that with respect to this solicitation and any resultant contract, the Offeror –  1) is not owned or controlled by one or more citizens of a foreign country included in the list of countries that discriminate against U.S. firms as published by the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR);  2) has not knowingly entered into any contract or subcontract for this project with a person that is a citizen or national of a foreign country included on the list of countries that discriminate against U.S. firms as published by the USTR; and  3) has not entered into any subcontract for any product to be used on the Federal project that is produced in a foreign country included on the list of countries that discriminate against U.S. firms published by the USTR.  This certification concerns a matter within the jurisdiction of an agency of the United States of America and the making of a false, fictitious, or fraudulent certification may render the maker subject to prosecution under Title 18 USC § 1001.  The Offeror/Contractor must provide immediate written notice to the Owner if the Offeror/Contractor learns that its certification or that of a subcontractor was erroneous when submitted or has become erroneous by reason of changed circumstances. The Contractor must require subcontractors provide immediate written notice to the Contractor if at any time it learns that its certification was erroneous by reason of changed circumstances.  Unless the restrictions of this clause are waived by the Secretary of Transportation in accordance with 49 CFR § 30.17, no contract shall be awarded to an Offeror or subcontractor:  1) who is owned or controlled by one or more citizens or nationals of a foreign country included on the list of countries that discriminate against U.S. firms published by the USTR; or  2) whose subcontractors are owned or controlled by one or more citizens or nationals of a foreign country on such USTR list; or  3) who incorporates in the public works project any product of a foreign country on such USTR list.  Nothing contained in the foregoing shall be construed to require establishment of a system of records in order to render, in good faith, the certification required by this provision. The knowledge and information of a contractor is not required to exceed that which is normally possessed by a prudent person in the ordinary course of business dealings.  The Offeror agrees that, if awarded a contract resulting from this solicitation, it will incorporate this provision for certification without modification in all lower tier subcontracts. The Contractor may rely on the certification of a prospective subcontractor that it is not a firm from a foreign country included on the list of countries that discriminate against U.S. firms as published by USTR, unless the Offeror has knowledge that the certification is erroneous.  This certification is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when making an award. If it is later determined that the Contractor or subcontractor knowingly rendered an erroneous certification, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) may direct through the Owner cancellation of the contract or subcontract for default at no cost to the Owner or the FAA.  For all further requirements regarding bid submittal, qualifications, procedures, and contract award, refer to the Instructions to Bidders. The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all Bids, to waive any and all informalities and to negotiate contract terms with the successful Bidder, and the right to disregard all non-conforming, non-responsive or conditional Bids.  Legal#11860 AD#47826 April 2, 9, 2026

City of Bonners Ferry Boundary County, Idaho Advanced Metering infrastructure System Advertisement for Proposals Separate sealed Proposals for “Request for Proposals – Advanced Metering Infrastructure System, City of Bonners Ferry”, will be received by the City of Bonners Ferry at 7232 Main St., Bonners Ferry, ID 83805, until 3:00 PM local time on May 8, 2026, and then be publicly opened and read aloud at Bonners Ferry City Hall. The City of Bonners Ferry (“City”) is evaluating software solutions that will provide the City with an Advanced Meter Infrastructure (AMI) System. The solution will replace the City’s current electric and water metering systems. The proposed solution should provide and support all specifications and requirements identified in this RFP. The goal of this project is to provide the City with a dependable water and electric metering system, backed with great customer service from the vendor. Vendors interested in receiving the RFP may do so by emailing [email protected] and/or [email protected] . The RFP can be sent via electronic mail; hard copies can be picked up at 7232 Main Street, Bonners Ferry, Idaho 83805. Proposals are accepted either by electronic mail or by hard copy, prior to the requested date and time. The RFP specifies how vendors shall submit to the City. The City of Bonners Ferry reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, waive any nonmaterial irregularities in the bids received, and to accept the proposal deemed most advantageous to the best interest of the City of Bonner Ferry. Attest:/s/Deby Garcia Legal#11861 AD#47829 April 2 & April 9, 2026 _________________________