Study: Idahoans pay big tax burden

Residents pay average of 10.1 percent of income to state and local taxes

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Making progress on the plan

In the coming weeks, we will focus on infrastructure improvements.

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Idaho Lt. Gov. Janice McGeachin accepted $314,727 under the Paycheck Protection Program, a federal coronavirus relief program, records show.

Legals July 14, 2017

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE On Wednesday, the 30th day of August, 2017, at the hour of 10 o'clock A.M., of said day at the office of the Trustee at 519 High Street Priest River, Idaho, Katherine Elsaesser, as Trustee, will sell at public auction, to the highest bidder, for cash (the Trustee is authorized to make a credit bid for the Beneficiary) in lawful money of the United States of America, all payable at the time of the sale, the following described real property, situated in the Bonner County, State of Idaho, to-wit: A TRACT OF LAND LOCATED IN SECTION 3, TOWNSHIP 56 NORTH, RANGE 2 WEST OF THE BOISE MERIDIAN, BONNER COUNTY, IDAHO, MORE FULLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT A POINT NORTH 0° 31' 15" EAST, 572.89 FEET AND NORTH 89° 21' 45" WEST, 368.11 FEET FROM THE CENTER OF SAID SECTION 3; THENCE NORTH 66° 59' 36" WEST, 140.66 FEET; THENCE NORTH 17° 51' 40" EAST, 57 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 66° 59' 36" EAST, 121 FEET; THENCE SOUTHERLY IN A STRAIGHT LINE TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. For the purposes of compliance with Idaho Code 60-113, the Trustee, Katherine Elsaesser can be contacted at 208-263-8517 to obtain information concerning the location of the property. Said sale will be made without covenant or warranty 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 Paula Kamp, as Grantor, to North Idaho Title Company, an Idaho corporation, as Trustee, for the benefit and security of Raoul Savoie as Beneficiary; said Deed of Trust having been recorded on April 4, 2007 as Instrument No. 726125, records of Bonner County, Idaho. The above 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 this obligation. Beneficiary Raoul Savoie died on March 11, 2008 in the State of California and Emily Savoie, Ann Savoie, and Amy McGinnis are the Beneficiaries of the Deed of Trust. An Appointment of Successor Trustee, naming Katherine Elsaesser of Elsaesser Jarzabek Anderson Elliott & Macdonald, Chtd, 123 S. Third Ave, Suite 24, P.O. Box 1049, Sandpoint, ID 8384, as successor trustee was filed of record on April 12, 2017, as Instrument No. 903865. The default for which this sale is to be made is failure of the Grantor to pay when due, monthly installments as set forth on the Note secured by said Deed of Trust and failure to pay the Final Payment of $110,000, due May 1, 2012. All delinquent amounts are now due and payable along with all costs and fees associated with this foreclosure. DATED this 18th day of April, 2017. By /s/Katherine Elsaesser, Successor Trustee LEGAL 4686 JULY 7, 14, 21, 28, 2017

Idaho PTECH expands coaching initiative

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Legals for July, 8 2023

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Legals September 22, 2017

NOTICE OF PETITION AND HEARING Case No. CV 17- 1275 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 Henry McKinney Haserot Deceased 1. Notice is hereby given that on August 18, 2017, Ann F. Haserot, whose address is 510 S. Olive Avenue, Apt 317, Sandpoint, ID 83864 filed a petition for Summary Administration of which Surviving Spouse if Sole beneficiary. 2. A copy of the petition is on file with the Clerk of the Court and may be reviewed upon request. 3. The petition has been set for hearing in the Court at the BONNER County Court House on October 10, 2017 at 10:15 o'clock a.m. Dated this 12 day of September, 2017 /S/: Katherine Monroe Coyle LEGAL 4925 SEPTEMBER 15, 22, 29, 2017

Legals November 29, 2016

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Case No. CV-2016-1370 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: MARJORIE JEAN GILBERT, Deceased NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that DAVID L. GILBERT has been appointed personal representative of the Estate of MARJORIE JEAN GILBERT, deceased. 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 filed with the Clerk of the Court and presented to the undersigned attorney for the Personal Representative at the following address: 414 Church St, Ste 203, Sandpoint ID 83864. DATED this 17th day of November, 2016. BERG & McLAUGHLIN, CHTD BY: William M. Berg Attorneys for Personal Representative SNP LEGAL 4276 NOV 29, 2016 DEC 6, 13, 2016

Legals April 20, 2017

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE On Tuesday, August 8, 2017, (PDT) of said day at the office of BOUNDARY ABSTRACT CO., LTD., 6977 Main Street, Bonners Ferry, ID 83805 in the County of Boundary, State of Idaho, BOUNDARY ABSTRACT CO., LTD., as Successor 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 estate, situated in the County of Bonner, State of Idaho, and described as follows, to-wit: That portion of the Northwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter in Section 13, Township 58 North, Range 2 West, Boise Meridian, Bonner County, Idaho, lying West of the U.S. Highway No. 95; Except a strip of land 50 feet wide along the North line thereof. AND except that portion conveyed to the State of Idaho by Warranty Deed recorded April 7, 1993, as Instrument No. 422524. The Trustee has no knowledge of a more particular description of the above-referenced real property, but for purposes of compliance with Section 60-113, Idaho code, the Trustee has been informed that the street address of 118 Oliver Rd., Sandpoint, ID 83864, is sometimes associated with said real property. Said sale will be made without covenant or warranty regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to satisfy the obligations secured by and pursuant to the power of sale conferred in the Deed of Trust executed by: Grantor: GRETCHEN ANNE RYAN, a single person, and JEFFERY ALLEN BARTLETT, a single person Trustee: BOUNDARY ABSTRACT CO., LTD., an Idaho corporation Beneficiary: LSC, LLC, an Idaho Limited Liability Company DEED OF TRUST INFORMATION: Deed of Trust Date: December 15, 2016 Recording Date: December 27, 2016 Instrument No.: 899822 County of Recording: BONNER COUNTY THE ABOVE GRANTOR IS NAMED TO COMPLY WITH SECTION 45-1506 (4)(a), IDAHO CODE. NO REPRESENTATION IS MADE THAT HE IS, OR IS NOT, PRESENTLY RESPONSIBLE FOR THIS OBLIGATION. DEFAULT: The Grantor is in default, and the Beneficiary elects to foreclose the Deed of Trust for failure to pay the full monthly payments for January 15, 2017, February 15, 2017, and March 15, 2017, in the amount of $450.00 each. The total in arrears is $1,350.00. AMOUNT DUE: The balance owing as of the date hereof on the obligation secured by said Deed of Trust is the amount of $47,138.00, plus accrued interest at the rate of 8% per annum from December 15, 2016, plus any other costs or expenses associated with this obligation or foreclosure as provided by the Deed of Trust or Trust Note or by Idaho law. DATED this 31st day of March, 2017. BOUNDARY ABSTRACT CO., LTD. SHARLENE DELANEY, President SNP LEGAL 4526 APR 13, 20, 27, 2017 MAY 4, 2017

Legals November 14, 2019

PUBLIC AUCTION 1) This is to advise that household and personal property belonging to Joshua adams at at Bonner Storage Station located at 154 Ivy Drive, Sagle Idaho 83860 will be sold to the highest bidder on November 23th, 2019 at 12:00 PM 2)This is to advise that household and personal property belonging to DeeAnna Schnittlinger at at Bonner Storage Station located at 154 Ivy Drive, Sagle Idaho 83860 will be sold to the highest bidder on November 23th, 2019 at 12:00 PM 3) This is to advise that household and personal property belonging to Talia Hindberg at Bonner Storage Station located at 154 Ivy Drive, Sagle Idaho 83860 will be sold to the highest bidder on November 23th, 2019 at 12:00 PM SNP LEGAL 7385 AD#342662 NOVEMBER 14, 21, 2019

Legals June 7, 2016

NOTICE TO CREDITORS CASE NO. CV-2016-550 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 VERNON R. SPENCER, Deceased. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned is the attorney of record for the appointed personal representative, JOAN SPENCER, 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 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 11th day of May 2016. /s/____________ Katherine Elsaesser 123 South Third Avenue, Suite 24 P.O. Box 1049 Sandpoint, ID 83864 SNP LEGAL 3686 MAY 24, 31, 2016 JUNE 7, 2016

Legals December 31, 2019

NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution on Judgment of Foreclosure issued on November 19, 2019, and an Order of Sale of Foreclosure issued on November 14, 2019, out of the District Court of the First Judicial District of the State of Idaho, in and for the County of Bonner in the case of: NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC D/B/A CHAMPION MORTGAGE COMPANY, Plaintiff, v. HELEN M. BLOOD; THE UNKNOWN HEIRS, ASSIGNS AND DEVISEES OF LEUIS A. BLOOD; SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; AND DOES 1 THROUGH 20, INCLUSIVE, including all parties with an interest in and/or residing in real property commonly known as, 358 Bandy Road, Priest River, Idaho 83856, and legally described as: THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER, EXCEPT THE NORTH 414 FEET THEREOF IN SECTION 10, TOWNSHIP 54 NORTH, RANGE 4 WEST OF THE BOISE MERIDIAN, BONNER COUNTY, IDAHO, LYING WESTERLY OF THE COUNTY ROAD. AND GOVERNMENT LOT 4, SECTION 10, TOWNSHIP 54 NORTH, RANGE 4 WEST OF THE BOISE MERIDIAN, BONNER COUNTY, IDAHO, LYING NORTH AND EAST OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED LINE. BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID LOT 4; THENCE NORTH 17°, WEST 535 FEET; THENCE NORTH 46°, WEST 550 FEET; THENCE NORTH 23° WEST, 460 FEET TO A POINT ON THE NORTH LINE OF LOT 4 LOCATED 2030 FEET MORE OR LESS WEST OF THE EAST LINE OF SAID SECTION 10; EXCEPT THE NORTHERLY 190 FEET THEREOF; AND TAX NO. 9, ALSO KNOWN AS UNIT NO. 65, IN LOT 4, SECTION 10, TOWNSHIP 54 NORTH, RANGE 4 WEST OF THE BOISE MERIDIAN, BONNER COUNTY, IDAHO, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 4, SECTION 10; THENCE NORTH 17°, WEST 535 FEET; NORTH 45°, WEST 550 FEET; NORTH 23°, WEST 460 FEET TO THE NORTH LINE OF LOT 4; THENCE WEST ON THIS NORTH LINE APPROXIMATELY 415 FEET TO THE CENTERLINE DRAINAGE CANAL; THENCE ON THIS LINE SOUTH 37°30' EAST APPROXIMATELY 515 FEET; SOUTH 24° EAST APPROXIMATELY 1010 FEET TO THE SOUTH LINE LOT 4; THENCE EAST ON THIS SOUTH LNIE APPROXIMATELY 415 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. EXCEPT THE NORTHERLY 190 FEET THEREOF. Defendants. Case No. CV09-19-0493 Sheriff Case No. C19-1553 NOTICE OF SALE Date of Sale: January 7, 2020 Time of Sale: 10:00 a.m. Place of Sale: Bonner County Sheriff's Office 4001 N Boyer Road Sandpoint, ID 83864 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that on the 7th day of January, 2020, at 10:00 o'clock a.m. of said day, at the front lobby of The Bonner County Sheriff's Office, I am commanded and required to proceed to notice for sale to sell at public auction the real property described in said Order for Sale of Foreclosure and Writ of Execution and to apply the proceeds of such sale to the satisfaction of said Judgment and Decree of Foreclosure with interest thereon and my fees and costs, all payable at time of sale to the highest bidder, for the following described property, situated in Bonner County, Idaho: 358 Bandy Road, Priest River, ID 83856 and legally described as follows: THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER, EXCEPT THE NORTH 414 FEET THEREOF IN SECTION 10, TOWNSHIP 54 NORTH, RANGE 4 WEST OF THE BOISE MERIDIAN, BONNER COUNTY, IDAHO, LYING WESTERLY OF THE COUNTY ROAD. AND GOVERNMENT LOT 4, SECTION 10, TOWNSHIP 54 NORTH, RANGE 4 WEST OF THE BOISE MERIDIAN, BONNER COUNTY, IDAHO, LYING NORTH AND EAST OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED LINE. BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID LOT 4; THENCE NORTH 17°, WEST 535 FEET; THENCE NORTH 46°, WEST 550 FEET; THENCE NORTH 23° WEST, 460 FEET TO A POINT ON THE NORTH LINE OF LOT 4 LOCATED 2030 FEET MORE OR LESS WEST OF THE EAST LINE OF SAID SECTION 10; EXCEPT THE NORTHERLY 190 FEET THEREOF; AND TAX NO. 9, ALSO KNOWN AS UNIT NO. 65, IN LOT 4, SECTION 10, TOWNSHIP 54 NORTH, RANGE 4 WEST OF THE BOISE MERIDIAN, BONNER COUNTY, IDAHO, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 4, SECTION 10; THENCE NORTH 17°, WEST 535 FEET; NORTH 45°, WEST 550 FEET; NORTH 23°, WEST 460 FEET TO THE NORTH LINE OF LOT 4; THENCE WEST ON THIS NORTH LINE APPROXIMATELY 415 FEET TO THE CENTERLINE DRAINAGE CANAL; THENCE ON THIS LINE SOUTH 37°30' EAST APPROXIMATELY 515 FEET; SOUTH 24° EAST APPROXIMATELY 1010 FEET TO THE SOUTH LINE LOT 4; THENCE EAST ON THIS SOUTH LINE APPROXIMATELY 415 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. EXCEPT THE NORTHERLY 190 FEET THEREOF. The sale will be made without covenant or warranty regarding title, possession, or encumbrances to satisfy the obligation of Defendants pursuant to the Judgment entered in this matter, and recorded in the official records of Bonner County. The real property sold at the sale shall be subject to the redemption rights of redemptioners, as that term is defined in Idaho Code Section 11-402, may redeem the property from the purchaser within six months after the sale, upon paying the purchaser the amount of their purchase, with interest on that amount at the rate allowed by Idaho Code from the date of the sale to the date of redemption, together with the amount of any assessment or taxes which the purchaser may have paid after the commencement of the action and which are not included in the judgment and interest allowed pursuant to Idaho Code Section. In the event the purchaser is a creditor having a prior lien to that of the redemptioners, other than the judgment under which the purchase is made, the purchaser will also be entitled to payment of that lien amount with interest at the rate allowed in Idaho Code Section18-22-104(1). The Sheriff, by Certificate of Sale, will transfer all right, title and interest of the judgment debtors in and to the property at the time of execution of attachment was levied. DATED this 26th day of November, 2019. DARYL WHEELER BONNER COUNTY SHERIFF By:/s/Lacey D Rasor Civil Clerk NOTE: THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE DOES NOT GUARANTEE CLEAR TITLE OR GUARANTEE CONTINUED POSSESSORY RIGHTS. SNP LEGAL 7417 AD#346747 DECEMBER 17, 24, 31, 2019

Legals March 16, 2018

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Case No. CV-2018-0120 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 ESTATES OF: LEON CHARLES ANDERSON and BEVERLY ANN ANDERSON, Deceased. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Carrie L. Jacobson has been appointed Personal Representative of the Estates of Leon Charles Anderson and Beverly Ann Anderson, deceased. 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 filed with the Clerk of the Court and presented to the undersigned attorney for the Personal Representative at the following address: 312 S. First Ave., Ste A, Sandpoint ID 83864. DATED this 6th day of of March, 2018 BERG, McLAUGHLIN & NELSON, CHTD By: /S/: William M. Berg Attorneys for Personal Representative SNP LEGAL 5232 MARCH 9, 16, 23, 2018

Wiley Clinton Davis, 76

Wiley Clinton Davis, 76, passed away on February 28, 2018 in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Wiley will be buried next to his father at the Westmond Cemetery in Cocolalla, Idaho.

Jeffrey Thomas Ward, 42

Jeffrey Thomas Ward, born March 2, 1977, passed away this May in Idaho Falls, Idaho.

Why is there money for wolves but not schools?

Re: wolves, education and medical care in the state of Idaho