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NOTICE TO CREDITORS  (I. C. 15-3-801)  CASE NO:  CV-28-26-4506  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   COBIE SCHUCHARD,                              Deceased.  NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that JUDITH DEBORA BEISSEL has been appointed Personal Representative of the Estate of Cobie Schuchard, deceased, by the District Court of the First Judicial District of the State of Idaho, in and for the County of Kootenai.  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 within Sixty (60) days after the mailing or other delivery of this Notice, to known creditors, whichever is later, or the claims will be forever barred.  Claims must be presented to:  JUDITH DEBORA BEISSEL  2684 N. Allenby Ln.  Liberty Lake, WA 99019  And filed with the Clerk of the District Court for Kootenai County, Idaho.  Date of First Publication: July 9, 2026  DATED: July, 2026 JUDITH DEBORA BEISSEL  CDA#16587 AD#52063 July 9, 16, 23, 2026 _________________________

NOTICE OF HEARING ON NAME CHANGE Case No. CV28-26-4942 IN THE DISTRICT COURT FOR THE FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT FOR THE STATE OF IDAHO, IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF KOOTENAI IN RE: Christen Leonie Nelson, A petition to change the name of Christen Leonie Nelson, now residing in the City of Coeur d’Alene, State of Idaho, has been filed in the District Court in Kootenai County, Idaho. The name will change to Christen Leonie Traversy. The reason for the change in name is: Divorce. Reverting to maiden name.  A hearing on the petition is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. on 08/10/26 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: 07/06/26 Jennifer Locke CLERK OF THE DISTRICT COURT /s/Aly LaMar Deputy Clerk DESTRY RANDLES CDA#16592 AD#52108 July 9, 16, 23, 30, 2026 _________________________

NOTICE OF HEARING ON NAME CHANGE Case No. CV28-26-5049 IN THE DISTRICT COURT FOR THE FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT FOR THE STATE OF IDAHO, IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF KOOTENAI IN RE: Christa Rose Skarisky, A petition to change the name of Christa Rose Skarisky, now residing in the City of Post Falls, State of Idaho, has been filed in the District Court in Kootenai County, Idaho. The name will change to Briar MaeRose Skarisky. The reason for the change in name is: personal dislike.  A hearing on the petition is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. on 8/17/2026 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: 7/9/2026 Jennifer Locke CLERK OF THE DISTRICT COURT /s/Mary Seevers Deputy Clerk CDA#11620 AD#52405 July 16, 23, 30, & Aug. 6, 2026 _________________________

T.S. No. 143720-ID Parcel No.: 51N05W146350  NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE   On 11/18/2026 at 9:00 AM (recognized local time), North Entrance, Administration building -Veteran’s Memorial Plaza, 451 Government Way, Coeur D’Alene, ID 83815, in the County of Kootenai, 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 Kootenai, State of Idaho, and described as follows, to wit: THE WEST 734.60 FEET OF THE SOUTH 500 FEET OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 14, TOWNSHIP 51 NORTH, RANGE 5 WEST, BOISE MERIDIAN, KOOTENAI COUNTY, STATE OF IDAHO. EXCEPTING THEREFROM THE WEST 340 FEET OF THE SOUTH 425 FEET OF SAID SOUTHWEST QUARTER. 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: 11095 W HAYDEN AVE, POST FALLS, ID 83845-6068, 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 BARRY A ANDERSON AND RUTH N ANDERSON, HUSBAND AND WIFE, as Grantor(s), to PIONEER TITLE COMPANY, as Trustee, for the benefit and security of WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., as Beneficiary, dated 4/15/2016, recorded 4/20/2016, as Instrument No. 2541718000, official records of Kootenai 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 2/1/2025 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 7/2/2026 is $66,666.91 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: 7/2/2026 Signature/By: SYDNEY K. LEAVITT, ESQ., a member of the State Bar of Idaho, of ALDRIDGE PITE, LLP  CDA#16622 AD#52475 July 16, 23, 30, & Aug. 6, 2026 _________________________

The following application(s) have been filed to appropriate the public waters of the State of Idaho:  95-18780  AV8 TRUST  1869 E SELTICE WAY STE 368  POST FALLS, ID 83854-7019  Point of Diversion L11(SESW)   S5 T50N R05W  KOOTENAI County  Source SPOKANE RIVER   Tributary COLUMBIA RIVER  Use: FIRE PROTECTION  01/01 to 12/31 1 CFS  Use: DOMESTIC  01/01 to 12/31 0.06 CFS  Use: IRRIGATION  03/15 to 11/15 0.15 CFS  Total Diversion: 1 CFS  Date Filed: 06-29-2026  Place Of Use: DOMESTIC,FIRE PROTECTION,IRRIGATION  T50N R05W S8 L2(NENW)  Total Acres: 5     Permits will be subject to all prior water rights. For additional information concerning the property location, contact the Northern office at (208)762-2800; or for a full description of the right(s), please see https://research.idwr.idaho.gov/apps/waterrights/wrapplicationresults/. Protests may be submitted based on the criteria of Idaho Code § 42-203A. Any protest against the approval of this application must be filed with the Director, Dept. of Water Resources, Northern Region, 7600 N MINERAL DR STE 100, COEUR D ALENE ID 83815-7763 together with a protest fee of $25.00 for each application on or before 8/3/2026. The protestant must also send a copy of the protest to the applicant.  MATHEW WEAVER, Director   CDA#16623 AD#52476 July 16, 23, 2026 _________________________

STATE TIMBER SALE  CR225106, INITIAL BLACKROCK BLOWDOWN SALVAGE    A public oral auction will be conducted at the Idaho Department of Lands office, 80 Hilltop Overpass Road, Kingston, ID 83839, at 9:00 a.m. local time, on Thursday, July 30, 2026 for an estimated 2,535 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 $33,189.10 which is 10% of the appraised net sale value of $331,891.00. 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 is $144.84 per MBF.   The sale is located within Sections 18, 19, 21, 22, 27, & 28, Township 48N, Range 01W; and Section 13 & 24, Township 48N, Range 02W B.M., Kootenai County, State of Idaho. Sale duration is 2 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, Kingston, 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) 682-4611 five days prior to the date of sale. For text telephone services, please call 1-800-377-3529.  CDA#16625 AD#52478 July 16, & 23, 2026 _________________________

STATE TIMBER SALE  CR225107, LOST GIRL BLOWDOWN SALVAGE    A public oral auction will be conducted at the Idaho Department of Lands office, 80 Hilltop Overpass Road, Kingston, ID 83839, at 11:00 a.m. local time, on Thursday, July 30, 2026 for an estimated 635 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 $10,450.40 which is 10% of the appraised net sale value of $104,504.00. 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 is $164.58 per MBF.   The sale is located within Sections 3 & 10, Township 47N, Range 01W, B.M., Kootenai County, State of Idaho. Sale duration is 2 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, Kingston, 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) 682-4611 five days prior to the date of sale. For text telephone services, please call 1-800-377-3529.  CDA#16627 AD#52493 July 16, 23, 2026 _________________________

NOTICE TO CREDITORS  (I.C. 15-3-801)  Case No. CV28-26-5046  IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT STATE OF IDAHO, IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF KOOTENAI  In the Matter of the Estate of  MARIE JANE PITTSLEY,  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 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 7th day of July, 2026.   /s/ Darrell L. Hull  DATED: July 16, 2026 C/O Steven O. Anderson  Stamper Rubens, PS  720 W. Boone, Suite 200  Spokane, WA 99201  /s/ Steven O. Anderson DATED this 7th day of July, 2026.  STAMPER RUBENS, P.S.  Attorney for Applicant  CDA#16628 AD#52494 July 16, 23, 30, 2026 _________________________

KMPO 2027-2033  Transportation Improvement Program   Notice of Availability and Public Comment Period    A draft of the Kootenai Metropolitan Planning Organization’s (KMPO) seven-year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) 2027-2033 is now available for public review and comment. The TIP is a multi-year funding program document that lists federally and non-federally funded transportation improvements proposed by local jurisdictions, highway districts, Kootenai County, Idaho Transportation Department during the next six years. This document and review period includes Kootenai County’s 2027 Program of Projects (POP) using Federal Transit Administration’s Section 5307 funding to support of public transportation activities in the Coeur d’ Alene-Post Falls Urbanized area. Kootenai County has completed their public notice and public involvement activities for public review and comments. The results from Kootenai County’s process have been incorporated into the TIP and will be used to satisfy the POP requirements as required by the Federal Transit Administration.  To view or download the TIP, go to www.kmpo.net or call KMPO at (208) 930-4164 for a copy. The comment period is from July 23rd, 2026 through Friday, August 21, 2026. All comments must be received by KMPO no later than Friday, August 21, 2026 through one of the following options: email [email protected]; mailing or delivering to KMPO, 250 Northwest Blvd. Suite 209, Coeur d’ Alene ID 83814; calling (208) 930-4164. The public comment period provides an opportunity for the community to review the proposed use of State and Federal transportation grant funds over the next seven years prior to approving the program of projects. Comments received during the public comment period will be provided to the KMPO Board for their consideration prior to adoption of the 2027-2033 TIP. KMPO will be holding a public open house on Tuesday, August 18th from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. to review the program and provide public comments during the public comment period. The meeting will be held at KMPO 250 Northwest Blvd, 2nd Floor, Executive Conference Room, Coeur d’ Alene, ID 83814.  The KMPO Board will be considering an Action Item to approve the 2027-2033 Transportation Improvement Program on Thursday, September 10, 2026 at their regular Board meeting, located at 408 N. Spokane Street, Post Falls, ID starting at 1:30 p.m. in the City of Post Falls City Council Chambers.   For special accommodation/translation services, citizens need to contact KMPO 48 hours in advance of the meeting. KMPO assures nondiscrimination in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and Civil Rights Restoration Act of 1987 (P.O.100.259) and the Americans With Disabilities Act, as amended.  CDA#20027 AD#52697 July 23, & August 7, 2026 _________________________

STATE TIMBER SALE  CR225088, BALD LARCH    A public oral auction will be conducted at the Idaho Department of Lands office, Sundance East Conference Room, 3284 W. Industrial Loop, Coeur d’Alene, ID 83815, at 9:00 a.m. local time, on Thursday, August 20, 2026 for an estimated 5,450 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 $87,328.10 which is 10% of the appraised net sale value of $873,281.00. 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 is $184.60 per MBF.   The sale is located within Sections 20, 29, & 30, Township 48N, Range 01E; and Sections 24 & 25, Township 48N, Range 01W, B.M., Kootenai County, State of Idaho. Sale duration is 4 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, Coeur d’Alene, 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) 769-1577 five days prior to the date of sale. For text telephone services, please call 1-800-377-3529.  CDA#20028 AD#52698 July 23, 30, & Aug. 6, 13, 2026 _________________________

NOTICE OF HEARING ON NAME CHANGE Case No. CV28-26-5358 IN THE DISTRICT COURT FOR THE FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT FOR THE STATE OF IDAHO, IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF KOOTENAI IN RE: Nicholas Mark Anthony Simons, A petition to change the name of Nicholas Mark Anthony Simons, now residing in the City of Coeur d’Alene, State of Idaho, has been filed in the District Court in Kootenai County, Idaho. The name will change to Mark Anthony Simon. The reason for the change in name is: removing Nicholas and correcting spelling of last name to my family name of Simon. This will match my other legal documents.  A hearing on the petition is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. on 08/31/2026 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: 07/20/2026 Jennifer Locke CLERK OF THE DISTRICT COURT /s/Aly LaMar Deputy Clerk CDA#20029 AD#52747 July 23, 30, & Aug. 6, 13, 2026 _________________________

NOTICE INVITING BIDS a. RECIEPT OF PROPOSALS- Sealed proposals will be received by the Ross Point Water district at the District office, located at 8584 W. Prairie Ave, Post Falls, Idaho, until 3:00 P.M. August 21st, 2026. b. DESCRIPTION OF WORK- The work to be performed for this project includes furnishing all labor, materials, tools and equipment necessary to design, fabricate, construct, inspect and test a 2,000,000 gallon fluted column style elevated water storage tank, including the design and construction of the foundation and accessories as shown on the drawings and specified herein. The tank and support structure shall be of all welded steel design. The tank shall generally have a dome roof, straight sides and a coned and dished bottom. The work shall also include all labor, materials and equipment necessary to clean, paint and disinfect the water storage tank as specified herein. The work shall also include all labor, materials and equipment necessary to construct the site improvements and site piping INSIDE THE CLOUDED AREA as shown on the drawings and specified herein. c. PLAN HOLDERS- Contract Documents, Specifications, and Drawings will be available for examination at the following locations. i. Ross Point Water District, 8584 W. Prairie Ave, Post Falls, ID (Owner) ii. Whipple Consulting Engineers, 21 S. Pines Road, Spokane Valley, WA (Owner’s Consultant/Project Design Consultant) d. PRE-BID WALKTHROUGH- Prospective bidders are encouraged to attend a pre bid walkthrough of the proposed project site at 10:00 A.M., July 28th, 2026. The pre bid walkthrough will be convened at the District Office, 8584 W. Prairie Ave, Post Falls, ID. The object of the walkthrough is to acquaint bidders with the existing site conditions, access conditions, and contract requirements. e. SCHEDULES AND COMPLETION OF WORK- The work must be completed within 560 calendar days after the date specified in the Notice to Proceed. f. OPENING OF PROPOSALS- The proposals will be publicly opened and read at 3:00 P.M. August 21st, 2026. at the District Office. g. OBTAINING CONTRACT DOCUMENTS- The Contract Documents are entitled “Ross Point Water District North Cecil Reservoir.” Contract Documents and Specifications may be obtained at the office of Whipple Consulting Engineers upon payment of $50.00 (non refundable) for each set and accompanying drawings. h. WAITING PERIOD BEFORE AWARD- A waiting period of thirty (30) calendar days from the date of the Bid Opening to Award may be required. Bidders shall assume full responsibility for and shall guarantee the Proposal during this period, and make certain the time period is stated in and does not restrict the Proposal Guarantee. i. PROPOSAL GUARANTEE- Each Proposal shall be accompanied by a Certified or Cashier’s Check or Bid Bond in the amount of five percent (5%) of the Base Bid, payable to the Ross Point Water District as a guarantee that the Bidder, if Proposal is accepted, will promptly execute the Contract, secure the required insurance, and furnish a Performance Bond in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the base bid and a Payment Bond in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the base bid. The Bid Bond shall be submitted on the Bid Bond Form contained in the Contract Documents. j. PROJECT ADMINISTRATION- All questions relative to the project prior to the opening of the Proposals shall be directed to the Design Consultant via email for the project. It shall be understood, however, that no Specification interpretations will be made by telephone. Project Design Consultant: Whipple Consulting Engineers 21 S. Pines Road Spokane Valley, WA 99216 (509) 893-2617 Attention: Ray Kimball, P.E. [email protected] k. OWNER’S RIGHTS RESERVED- The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all Proposals, to waive any informality in a Proposal, and to make awards in the interest of the Owner. CDA#20030 AD#52750 July 23, 30, 2026 _________________________