Idaho Enterprise | August 14, 2025

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August 14, 2025 |Vol. 145 No. 33

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NEWS IN BRIEF

Two Kayakers Rescued from Henry’s Fork Near Island Park

Oneida County was the site of an Active Shooter exercise, designed to help area agencies streamline and test their protocols. The multiagency drill involved dozens of people from the schools, EMS, Sheriff’s Office, hospital, and more.

Prepared for the Worst Last week, agencies from around Oneida County and beyond held an “Active Shooter Exercise” at Malad High School. The event was complex, and involved the participation, support, and efforts of dozens of people in order to be the success that it was. “Success” in this case means that the exercise went the way that it was designed to in terms of its testing parameters, and generated the kinds of hard data as well as experiential outcomes that will help each of the institutions involved clarify their emergency response protocols for situations that can only be unthinkable to those that will not have to potentially deal with them on the first lines of action. That is to say, the purpose of the exercise is to move the incident from “unthinkable” to “thought through” so that should it ever become a terrible reality, those tasked

with responding to it will do so with a clear sense of how to do it. This article will not have the space or the scope to bring you all the information that such an exercise generates. For one thing, some of the stress-testing and protocols brought to bear during the exercise are not meant for public dissemination. The sheriff’s office, for instance, is not best served by detailing its means of response to an active shooter situation. Similarly, any procedures employed or weak points encountered by the schools are things that are most safely used in house to strengthen the procedures used to confront hostile situations. What we will bring you here (with the promise that we will deep-dive some of the issues raised with the individual groups who participated in later editions) is rather an account of

what happened during the drill in its broad strokes, and how it is intended to help both Oneida County officials, as well as officials across the state dial in aspects of their coordinated and individuals plans for events of the catastrophic type. The specific incident involved in the exercise was an active shooter drill, something that is all too common on the front pages of papers across the country on a weekly and even daily basis. In fact, in preparing this week’s paper there were two public shooting that took place just Monday night in the United States, and those were just the two that made headlines. PREPARED On Page 3

Oneida County Fair underway The Oneida County Fair is well and truly underway by the time this paper will be on stands. With the several horse shows running into press time, and changes in the weigh-in schedule meaning that the familiar dog shows were moved to Tuesday, there are no official results for us to present just yet. Monday night did begin with a literal bang, as a night of Horse Pulls culminated in the Fireworks show at the fairgrounds. Otherwise, this week’s events will be next week’s news, including the results of the Open Class categories, Showmanship and Market Animal shows, Demonstrations, and many other events. A recap of the schedule from Thursday to Saturday is included here for quick reference:

Tuesday August 12 4-H and Open Class Rabbit/Chicken Check in 7:00-8:00 a.m. 4-H Working Ranch Horse Show 7:00 a.m. 4-H Dog Show 8:00 a.m. 4-H Dairy Goat Show 11:00 a.m. 4-H Breeding Sheep Show 12:30 p.m. 4-H Breeding Heifer Show 1:30 p.m. 4-H Poultry Show3:00 p.m. 4-H Rabbit Show 4:30 p.m. Open Class Rabbit/Poultry Show to follow Enter Open Photo, Fine/Home arts 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Sign up for Mutton Busting/Steer Riding 5:30 p.m. at Entry Office north of Arena Sing up for Family Fun Rodeo (Saturday) at 6:00 p.m. at Entry Office *Entries taken Tuesday, reopen 6:00 p.m. night of Faily Fun Rodeo until slots filled Enter Team Roping 5:00 p.m. Team Roping at 6:00 p.m. Hypno Hick 7:30 p.m. *Free Admission at Sale Arena

Horse Pulls helped kick off Fair week on Monday night as Oneida County fairgoers made their way down to the arena.? Wednesday August 13 Market Sheep Show 7:00 a.m. Market Goat Show 1:00 p.m. Enter Open Baking/Canning 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Judge Open Entries 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Live Chicken Processing Demo 4:30 p.m. Enter Team Branding 5:00 p.m. Team Branding 6:00 p.m. Rough Stock Concert and Kids Barnyard Party 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. *Free admission at Sale Arena

Friday August 15 Rodeo Slack 9:00 a.m. Youth Livestock Judging Contest 11:30 a.m. 4-H/FFA Round Robin 1:30 p.m. Scales and Tails Reptile Show 4:00 p.m. *free admission at Sale arena Rabbit/Poultry Check out 6:00 p.m. Parade of Champions 7:00 p.m. Oneida County Cowboy Classic Rodeo 7:30 p.m., featuring mutton busting and steer riding *Gate admission $8

Thursday August 14 Market Swine Show 7:00 a.m. Market Beef Show 1:00 p.m. Open Class Bucket Calf Show, following Market Beef Enter Open FLORA Crops, Flowers, and Horticulture 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Judge Open FLORA Crops, Flowers and Horticulture 1:00 p.m. Parade of Showmen 7:00 p.m. Oneida County Cowboy Classic Rodeo 7:30 p.m. *Gate Admission $8

Saturday August 16 Search and Rescue Breakfast 6:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. Market Animal Sale 9:30 a.m. BBQ Lunch 12:00 p.m. *$10 for adults, buyers free. Sponsored by the Oneida County Sale Committee Pick up displays at 7:00 p.m. *4-H Blue Ribbon projects stay to go to the State Fair Family Fun Rodeo 7:30 p.m., Gate admission $8

INSIDE THE ENTERPRISE FCCLA and Library News....................Pg. 2 Principal Hannah.................................Pg. 3 New Stone Elementary teacher...........Pg. 4

Looking Back.......................................Pg. 7 Football preview................................Pg. 10 Third week of races.......................... .Pg. 11

On July 30, two kayakers were rescued after becoming stranded on Henry’s Fork of the Snake River near Island Park, Idaho. They had launched from Upper Coffee Pot Campground aiming to float past Coffee Pot Lodge but encountered dangerous debris and fallen trees in a steep, narrow section of the river. One kayaker was stranded on the west bank, while the other clung to a tree in strong currents for nearly an hour. Fremont County Search and Rescue responded quickly: rescuers reached the first kayaker, then swam across to aid the second, using ropes and teamwork to bring both safely to the east bank. Fremont County EMS, Emergency Management, and the sheriff’s office also assisted. Both kayakers were unharmed. Authorities warned that this river section is hazardous and advised the public to thoroughly research routes and avoid narrow or obstructed waterways to prevent similar incidents.

One town, four victims, seven days of fear: The hunt for a man who took four lives at local bar in small Montana town

On August 1 in Anaconda, Montana, Army veteran Michael Paul Brown fatally shot four well-known locals named Daniel Baillie, Nancy Kelley, David Leach, and Tony Palm inside The Owl Bar. Brown, reportedly battling mental health issues since his military service, fled barefoot, stole a white Ford F-150, and sparked a massive manhunt involving 250 officers, the FBI, and SWAT teams. The search swept through rugged Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest, leading to lockdowns at schools, hospitals, and businesses. Fearful residents armed themselves, stayed indoors, and endured multiple false alarms as helicopters scoured the area. After a week, public tips helped locate Brown 5.5 miles from the crime scene in a previously searched area. With Brown in custody, Anaconda is cautiously emerging from lockdown, mourning its losses, and rallying to support The Owl Bar and the victims’ families.

MHS- Idaho 3A School of Excellence!

The Idaho High School Activities Association (IHSAA) and First Federal Bank have announced the winners of this year’s prestigious “Schools of Excellence” program. This yearlong, voluntary initiative is the highest honor awarded by the IHSAA, recognizing schools that excel in a balanced combination of athletics, academics, and sportsmanship. Schools accumulate points throughout the year based on their students’ achievements in these three areas. At the IHSAA Annual Meeting on August 6, the top three schools in each classification were honored for their outstanding overall programs. In the 3A division, Malad High School proudly earned the coveted Schools of Excellence Award, a remarkable accomplishment that highlights the dedication and talent of its students, staff, and community. Congratulations to Malad High School!

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MHS FCCLA recently attended Nationals in Orlando.

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Shantel Tavoian

FCCLA attends Nationals in Orlando MHS FCCLA Advisor Shantel Tavoian, who was recently recognized with a Spirit of Advising Award, attended FCCLA Nationals in Orlando with her students. As she explains below, Malad’s students continued their tradition of amazing success and achievement with the FCCLA organization, which is committed to helping train future leaders. Tavoian reports: “The Malad FCCLA attended Nationals in Orlando, Florida July 5-9. The students had amazing opportunities to attend leadership training, workshops and compete in their STAR Competition and Skills Events. We had two students get top three in the nation, which is an amazing accomplishment! All students works hard to get this far and I am proud of each of them for their hard work.”

Results: Marshall Asay: Repurpose and Redesign – Gold – 3rd place in Nation Paige Wilson: Chapter in Review-Portfolio – Gold – 3rd place in Nation Aubrey Corbett: Interior Design – Gold Jade Charles: Hospitality, Tourism and Recreation – Gold Cora Asay: Hospitality Tourism and Recreation – Silver Mckenzie Leckie: Red Talks on Education - Silver Carter Smith and Kelty Thomas: Chapter Service Project-Display– Silver Abbie Cox and Myriam Teeples: Focus on Children – Silver Miley Price: Culinary Arts – Bronze Jaxon Blaisdell: Interpersonal Communication – Bronze Rhone Gleckler: Interview Skills Silver

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Marshall Asay

Library Open House held for Kathy Kent and Lois Willie Kathy Kent has been a part of the Oneida County Library off and on since 1973. She has no plans to stop, especially since her daughters Laura deJong and Elizabeth Kent are still involved in the library, with Laura specifically serving as the Library’s current Assistant Director. Coming full circle in some ways, she plans to remain on as a technology consultant, something she has done officially and unofficially for a number of decades. She started the story hour on Saturdays on the steps of the courthouse with 8 mm film and “Rosie’s Walk”. She has specifically been a technology consultant at least since she helped with computers in the 1997-1998 season, setting up Follett and MARC record. She has also been an instructor, member of the board from 19401997, Assistant Librarian 2009-2012, Library Director from 2012-2025. She was instrumental in having the computer, kindle, and genealogy classes at the library. Lois Willie served on the board from 1987 to 1997, and then again

from 2003 to 2025. She was named “Trustee of the Year” by the State of Idaho. Her stewardship has seen the library through enormous changes in size, scope, and scale over the years, bringing it to its current “Best Library in Idaho” award a few years ago. A recent deal with the city and voter-passed bond have allowed for an expansion of the library’s footprint, paving the way for the future!

Together with their husbands, families, and plenty of friends, the two celebrated the end of one chapter and the beginning of another. Congratulations to both! For the library itself, there are several upcoming events to be aware of: The Adult Summer Reading Program is ongoing. The last day to report reading or listening hours is August 31st. The new STEM trailer will be at the Oneida County Fair. It will be open for the Kids Party on Wednesday, and then will be hosting

a “STEM Day at the Fair” on Friday from 12:00-6:00 p.m. The library is partnering with Ashley Schaffner from Idaho STEM Action Center. She is the Southeast Idaho Coordinator. Also on hand will be INL (Idaho National Laboratory) with fun STEM ideas from K-12 Grades. The Idaho Museum of Natural History (IMNH) will be there from 4:00-6:00 with some fun activities. Our Preschool Story Hour program will begin again on Tuesday, September 9th at 11:30 a.m. at the library.

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Lois Willie and Kathy Kent with Kay Caldwell

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Streaming Live Sermons on our Facebook Page @11 am Library Director Jeni Sperry oversees the guest books

Jesus Christ, the same yesterday, and today, and forever. Hebrews 13:8

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While the police and EMTs worked on their own procedures during the drill, they also coordinated a response with one another.

ISU’s Tera Young provided “moulage” to aid in the event realism.

The “shooter” was neutralized and taken into custody.

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commenting during the debriefing later that they had made excellent decisions as the event unfolded, and predicted many of the needs that are sometimes hard to anticipate. The exercise itself (which was really a series of interrelated group responses) was followed by a “hotwash” where the evaluators and groups discussed what they felt had gone well, and what could be improved upon. In general, everyone involved was given high marks in the immediate aftermath. Groups were coordinated and purposeful, and most importantly, communicated very well within themselves. On the other side of that coin, however, many of the players involved noted that the literal hardware used for communication (radios, phone networks, etc) led to some confusion between the groups at times. While a look back at the timeline will show that things happened quite rapidly, still, seconds become infinite in a crisis. And that was my second takeaway as an observer—what seemed like it took forever was really just the blink of an eye. Time dilation is a noted phenomenon in trauma, where incidents can seem to either expand or compress depending on the viewer’s response, but I hadn’t witnessed it quite so directly before. The somber creeping realization of

exactly how horrifying and overwhelming an actual event like this must be for those who have to go through them was a profound wakeup call. While very few of us will ever go through such a traumatic event in “real life,” that is not true of the first line responders, who deal with incredibly difficult situations all the time. And it also isn’t true of our school employees, who at the very least deal with the prospect of such things. And of course, students who are confronted with yearly training for active shooters are constantly reminded of how thin the line is between safety and chaos. With exercises like this one, however, those who are called upon to respond will be much better forearmed. Agencies involved include: Oneida County Ambulance, Oneida County Schools, Oneida County Search and Rescue, Oneida County Sheriff’s Office, Nell J Redfield Memorial Hospital, Oneida County Officials, IHLA, Idaho Enterprise, Tera Young (ISU), Dan Williams (Oneida County Emergency Preparedness Coordinator), Eric Hobson (Caribou County Emergency Services), Darin Letzring and others from the Idaho Office of Emergency Management, Guy Bleisner from Idaho School Safety and Security, and many others.

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1:30 Exercise Started 1:31 Gym entered 1:32 Hallway entered 1:36 Police reach door 1:37 Police entry 1:38 Suspect apprehended 1:40 Hallway warm zone established 1:41 EMT radioed in 1:45 EMT entry into hallway 1:46 Warm zone expanded 1:48 Foyer cleared 1:51 EMS entry into gym 1:53 EMS triage established 1:54 EMS stage for transport 2:01 Ambulance leaves HS 2:07 Ambulance arrives at hospital 2:09 Request made for additional hospital assistance Several things jump out of the timeline. For one, the 39 minutes that are reflected here leave out the specifics of the school response and the internal chatter between officers. As mentioned earlier, the school’s security protocols are most effective when they are not fully disclosed. As an observer, I found that the ability for the administration to both monitor and communicate with staff and emergency responders was significantly more advanced than I would have guessed. As principal Hannah was out of town, Middle

School principal Josh Smith filled the role for the exercise. His calm demeanor was noted as an important factor in the success of coordinating the building response. Through internal infrastructure within the building, the main office was able to communicate with the individual classrooms to let the teachers (and in a real event, the students) know where the threats within the building were and where the responders were. It was also possible for Smith to observe the location of the assailant as well, as advise police as they prepared for and executed entry into the building. Along with the communication between the school staff, the communication between the responding officers was also constant and well-coordinated. The sheriff’s team worked extremely well and efficiently together in a high-stress environment, and ultimately with the school and the EMS, who were ready to deploy as soon as they were cleared to. Although observers were not able to hear the dispatch on the other end of conversations, it was clear that the confusion of events was also being adroitly handled from the coordinated end of their lines. EMTs, for their part, demonstrated a high level of unified team response, with the external observers

Principal Hannah receives Distinguished Service Award Malad’s own Robert Hannah, or “Mr. Hannah” for many, was honored for his career-long history of bringing the best to his various roles within the education system, primarily as a principal. Hannah worked in education in many capacities, from the classroom to the lunch room, but has also recently been hired as Malad High School’s principal, a job that is mere days away from starting in full. Hannah is widely loved in Malad as a calming influence in what can sometimes be the turbulent world of education, and has been the principal of countless Malad students. The Idaho Association of Elementary School Principals recognizes the outstanding leadership and contribution of elementary and

middle school principals. Principal Hannah received the “Distinguished Service” Award last week in Boise, for the State of Idaho. Principal Hannah has demonstrated superior leadership in elementary/middle level education and has demonstrated outstanding service to the profession and to the welfare of Idaho students. Congratulate him when you see him!

Guy Bleisner brought a wealth of experience in school safety to the exercise as an evaluator of the school’s response.

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Stone Elementary welcomes Lilly Russell BY ALLISON ELIASON

There are a lot of new faces headed to Stone Elementary for the start of school and not all of them are students. After teaching at the school for nearly a decade, Mrs. Sarah Richardson took an opening at the Malad Middle School teaching PE and history, leaving a vacancy for the 2nd/3rd Grade teacher. Over the summer, Principal Jeanie Reeder worked to fulfill the position, sifting through qualified applicants to eventually select Miss Lilly Russell. Miss Lilly, as she likes to be referred to, was excited to share her story of how she eventually made her way to Stone, saying, “Getting to where I am now as an elementary teacher at Stone has been an unconventional journey. It’s not something that fits neatly onto a résumé, and I’m grateful for this chance to share my story — and to remind myself why I do what I do. “I’m originally from Washington, near Puget Sound, where my dad worked as a machinist contracting for the Navy. We moved to Iona, Idaho, when I was four to be closer to family. I had the absolute best childhood, thanks to my sweet family! I’m the youngest of six kids, and I grew up riding my bike, surrounded by a small community that loved me and looked out for my well-being. As a teenager, I discovered I had a knack for math. I took AP Calculus and passed the exam. Around that time, a family friend’s son was failing geometry, which was crushing his confidence. His math teacher said she couldn’t help him, so my mom volunteered me as a tutor. He was a hands-on learner, so we pulled out a measuring tape, drawing board, paper, and scissors, and worked together to discover the “how” and “why” behind the formulas. He did so well — and I discovered my passion for teaching. Throughout high school and college, I worked for a steel distribution and fabrication company called Vernon Steel. That job paid for my education out of pocket, but it also shaped my view of life. I started out sweeping floors and emptying heavy oil-barrel garbage cans, which I struggled to lift. I noticed my co-workers using forklifts and cranes, so — much to my employer’s initial dismay — I taught myself how to operate them. I was later properly certified and learned to use saws, shears, brakes, the plasma cutter, the water jet, and equipment like excavators and telehandlers. Since BYU–Idaho gave me winters off instead of summers, I often worked in subzero temperatures. I remember cutting scrap metal outside in bitter cold, vowing I’d forever be grateful for an indoor job — and I am! Later, I served an LDS mission in New Zealand, which was the adventure of a lifetime. I biked across the country and fell in love with the island people, whose kindness and love left a permanent mark on my heart. While there, I met many in-

telligent adults who couldn’t read or write. Helping them learn to read in English deepened my passion for literacy and made me realize how fortunate I was to have grown up with access to education. After my mission, I took a job at the Idaho National Laboratory in the R&D Fabrication Department, working alongside some of the world’s most talented machinists, running advanced computerized machines. I was the youngest technician in my department. I stayed there for several years and, at the time, didn’t feel the need to finish my bachelor’s degree in education — I was young, and the pay was good. That changed when I became a mother. I left my job to stay home with my son and quickly fell in love with motherhood. But life doesn’t always go as planned, and at age 30 I found myself a broke single mom. That’s when I resolved to follow my dream and finish my degree in education. Waiting tables while completing my last year at BYU–Idaho was challenging, but that dream kept me going. Last school year, I taught elementary music in Idaho Falls School District. I love singing, playing clarinet, and guitar, so it was the perfect fit. With over 550 students, I challenged myself to learn every name and build a relationship with each child. That year gave me priceless experiences I’ll never forget. I knew I wanted to raise my son in a small town in the country, so I applied to the Oneida School District. After speaking with Mrs. Reeder, visiting Malad, and seeing Stone Elementary, I knew this was where my son and I were meant to be. The small class sizes, supportive principal, dedicated staff, and the school’s charming, historic building all drew me in. I feel blessed to be one of the few people who truly chase their dreams. I want that for my son — and for the children in my class. Gratitude makes me one of the happiest people I know, and I’m thrilled for this new opportunity to work with the extraordinary children entrusted to my care. I hope to pass on my excitement and love for learning every single day.” Miss Lilly is sure to make a great addition to the Stone Elementary staff as she brings her unique background, talents, and passions to the school.

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NEWS OF RECORD ONEIDA COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE Aleksandra Atkinson, Malad, child 6 years or younger is not properly secured to meet requirements, $27.50, costs $56.50 Eryk Kasprzak, Riverdale, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50 MALAD CITY Jacob Gertsch, Pocatello, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50 Olin A Hannum, Malad, speeding (16 mph or over), $98.50, costs $56.50 IDAHO STATE POLICE Charles Peter Fisher, Bozeman, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50 Bradley Aaron Woods, Arlington, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50 MAGISTRATE COURT David Ross Reel, Malad, fail to notify upon striking fixtures on highway, $106.50, costs $157.50 – Agency: OCSO RECORDED LIST August 1, 2025, Warranty Deed, Grantor: Bryna P Gierveld, Grantee: Eric Martin August 4, 2025, Assignment of Deed of Trust, Grantor: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., Michael J McCullough, Rebekah McCullough, Grantee: Freedom Mortgage Corporation August 4, 2025, Deed of Reconveyance, Grantor: First American Title Insurance Company Loan Store, Inc., Grantee: Clint Waldron, Rachael Waldron August 4, 2025, Quit Claim Deed, Grantor: Robert Mac Smith, Trustee, Peggy Maria Evans Smith, Trustee, Robert Mac Smith, Revocable Trust, Peggy Maria Evans, Smith, Revocable Trust, Grantee: Cory R Curtis, Trustee, Arwella, Curtis, Trustee, Curtis Family Trust August 4, 2025, Satisfaction of Mortgage, Grantor: Ireland Bank, Grantee: Bart George Neal August 4, 2025, Deed of Trust, Grantor: Steven J Edwards, Jean Corbridge Edwards, Grantee: Cache Valley Bank August 4, 2025, Quit Claim Deed, Grantor: Maieli G Murray, Trustee, Murray Living Trust, Grantee: Maieli G Murray-McEntire, James Martin McEntire August 6, 2025, Statement of intent to declare a manufactured home as real property, Grantor: Paige Peabody, Arthur Isaac Peabody, Grantee: To Whom it may Concern August 6, 2025, Deed of Trust, Grantor: Joshua Bechstead, Teisha Bechstead, Grantee: America First Federal Credit Union August 6, 2025, Warranty Deed, Letters of Testamentary, Section 07 Town-

ship 12S Range 36E, Grantor: Amy Kathleen Hawkins, Personal Representative of Estate of Sheilia Hawkins, Grantee: Amy Kathleen Hawkins August 6, 2025, Warranty Deed, Letters of Testamentary, Section 34 township 11S Range 35E, Grantor: Amy Kathleen Hawkins, Personal Representative of Estate of Sheilia Hawkins, Grantee: Amy Kathleen Hawkins, Joseph R. Hawkins August 7, 2025, Substitution of Trustee, Grantor: Steven J Edwards, Jean Corbridge Edwards, Cache Valley Bank, Grantee: First American Title Insurance Company August 7, 2025, Deed of Reconveyance, Grantor: First American Title Insurance Company, Grantee: Steven J Edwards, Jean Corbridge Edwards August 7, 2025, Deed of Reconveyance Substitution of Trustee and Deed of Reconveyance, Grantor: Flying S Title and Escrow of Idaho Inc, Lookout Credit Union, Northern Title Company, Grantee: Ryan T Walton, Natalie Walton August 7, 2025, Trustee’s Deed, Grantor: Brigham J. Lundberg, Grantee: Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC August 7, 2025, Warranty Deed, Grantor: The Joann Jenkins Trust, Shane Thompson Jenkins, Trustee, Mary Elizabeth Boyce, Trustee, Catrina Lu Jenkins-Bolick, Trustee, Grantee: Scott E Boyce, Mary E Boyce August 7, 2025, Deed of Trust, Grantor: Scott E Boyce, Mary E Boyce, Grantee: Agwest Farm Credit FLCA August 7, 2025, Lien, Claim of Lien Lot 8 Country Estates Subdivision, Grantor: Sunpro Corporation Co Construction Inc, Grantee: Samuel Ferre, Amanda Ferre August 8, 2025, Right of Way Easement, Grantor: Casey Jones, Lori Jones, Grantee: PacifiCorp, Rocky Mountain Power August 8, 2025, Quit Claim Deed, Grantor: Gregory D Watts, Trustee, Shantel H Watts, Trustee, Gregory D Watts, Revocable Trustee, Shantel H Watts Revocable Trustee, Grantee: Gregory D Watts, Trustee, Shantel H Watts, Trustee, Gregory D Watts, Revocable Trustee, Shantel H Watts, Revocable Trustee August 8, 2025, Marriage License Affidavit, Keeten Chesney Isaacson, Abbigail Arlene Hoskins August 8, 2025, Warranty Deed, Grantor: Ellen Dodge Mallinson, Grantee: Matthew E Silvacaycedodean, Ladyangel Silvacaycedodean August 8, 2025, Marriage License Affidavit, Zachary Wendall Jones, Sadie Erica Giles

War on Weeds—weeds are everybody’s problem THE ISSUE: Buffalobur Buffalobur (Solanum rostratum) is an prickly annual weed, native to Mexico and the great plains of the U.S. Seeds are easily transported by wind, water, humans, livestock, and wildlife. It invades rights-of-way, disturbed sites, fallow agricultural land, and dry stream beds. Buffalobur can grow up to 2 feet tall and is drought tolerant allowing it to grow in a variety of conditions. It has dark green leaves that are deeply lobed and covered in short hairs. Stems, leaves and seed pods are covered with yellow spines. Flowers are bright yellow, have five petals, and are approximately 1 inch in diameter. Seeds are produced inside of a berry that is inside of a bur-like structure known as a calyx. Once the fruit is mature the berries split, and flat black seeds fall out. As the plant matures the main stem will break, allowing this weed to tumble along the ground as the wind blows. Each plant can produce up to 8,500 seeds. Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Options: • Prevention— Learn to identify this plant. Always clean equipment and clothing after leaving invested areas. • Mechanical— Small infestations can easily be removed by hand or hoeing. Protective clothing should be worn as the spines are sharp. Repeated mowing can also be an effective form of control. • Cultural- buffalobur is not extremely competitive so establish-

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ing a healthy stand of beneficial vegetation that will compete with weed seedlings can be very effective. It is critical that buffalobur is controlled prior to the production of blossoms. • Chemical—Applying herbicides prior to flowering provides the best control. For specific herbicide active ingredient recommendations visit: https://pnwhandbooks. org/ . Search “buffalobur” in the weed section. Always read and follow herbicide label directions! Justin Hatch, University of Idaho Extension Agriculture Educator in Caribou County. 208-547-3205 JLHatch@uidaho.eduJLHatch@ uidaho.edu C Y

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Grandparents Only Not recommended for parents or kids... By Gramma Dot Brett took the girls school shopping a couple of weeks ago. They went to Farmington Station where he followed Hadley and Elle around for a day and paid the bills. I’m not sure how much negotiating took place, but they came home with some good stuff. My point in bringing this up is this is not a role he ever anticipated. He has had to adapt. All of us are thrown curves in life. Some of us handle them and some of us don’t. Why? When I was a kid, I had a plan. I was going to be the first female President of the United States. I thought that meant I should major in political science, but my roommates, whom I depended on, were going into elementary ed, and heaven knows I couldn’t find my way to class without them. So, I majored in elementary ed and made it to class every day. School teacher was reality; President was a

vain imagination. I adapted. Now a life can’t be built on vain imaginations, and we all need to learn to be happy in our own reality. That doesn’t mean you can’t dream and work hard. Generally, that has to happen to improve reality, and I have found having a dream and working hard make for a great reality, even if you never realize the dream. So, back to Brett. His not-so-favorite-reality has been school shopping with his girls. A couple of days ago, a package arrived from Amazon. It was full of jeans and t-shirts for “Back to School.” Adapting at its best…no more trips to Farmington Station and still new clothes for happy girls. Now, school shopping and career building don’t have a lot in common. But being flexible in the reality of life applies to both. Life is Good when you can chuck the vain imaginations and adapt to the realities life throws at you. So, keep adapting, it’s what happy people do!

SCHOOL MENU Malad Elementary Breakfast Aug 18 - Cereal Assortment, Breakfast on a Stick Aug 19 - Cereal Assortment, Sweet Bread Aug 20 - Cereal Assortment, Breakfast Burrito Aug 21 - Cereal Assortment, Muffin Malad Middle & High School Breakfast - Served with Fruit, Choice of Juice or Milk Aug 18 - Cereal Assortment, Breakfast Bar Aug 19 - Cereal Assortment, French Toast Sticks Aug 20 - Cereal Assortment, Mini Bagels Aug 21 - Cereal Assortment, Breakfast Sandwich Malad Elementary Lunch Aug 18 - Crispito, Spanish Rice, Food

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Choice: Corn and Peaches Aug 19 - Chicken Drumstick, Baked Beans/Breadstick, Food Choice: Celery Sticks and Applesauce Aug 20 - Cheeseburger, Fries, Food Choice: Carrot Sticks, Grapes Aug 21 - Popcorn Chicken Bowl, Roll, Food Choice: Green Beans, Fruit Cocktail Malad Middle & High School Lunch Aug 18 - Chicken Tenders, Macoroni & Cheese, NO SALAD BAR, Food Choice: Peaches, Green Beans Aug 19 - Pizza, Chips, Salad Bar, Food Choice: Pears, Carrots Aug 20 - Popcorn Chic Bowl, Roll, Salad Bar, Food Choice: Fruit Cocktail, Corn Aug 21 - Crispitos, Fries, Salad Bar, Food Choice: Orange, Mixed Vegetables

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Becky Blaisdell, Aug. 15 Steven Hess, Aug. 15 Brody Hubbard, Aug. 15 Jamie Jones, Aug. 15 Kessa Keetch, Aug. 15 Tralin Loughlin, Aug. 15 Juanita Williams, Aug. 15 Jeff Alder, Aug. 16 Tyler Harrison, Aug. 16 Doug Jones, Aug. 16 Wyatt Madsen, Aug. 16 Dylan Moss, Aug. 16 Stephanie Briggs, Aug.17 Linda Brown, Aug. 17 Jana Davis, Aug. 17 Tom Jenkins, Aug. 17 Billy Peabody, Aug. 17 Lynn Stokes, Aug. 17 Michael Williams, Aug. 17 Shirley Steed, Aug. 18 John Hobson, Aug. 18 John Hummell, Aug. 18 Ryon Owens, Aug. 18 TruLynn Peabody, Aug. 18

Ashley Richards Reid, Aug. 18 Brody Weeks, Aug. 18 Lyle Braegger, Aug. 19 Brent Evanson, Aug. 19 Hayden Green, Aug. 19 Karen Jensen, Aug. 19 Amber Jones, Aug. 19 Shirlee Jones, Aug. 19 Roland Keller, Aug. 19 Courtlynn Purdum, Aug. 19 Lance Wakley, Aug. 19 Kyle Buttars, Aug. 20 Chris Illum, Aug. 20 Braxton Vanderwoude, Aug. 20 Katie Allen, Aug. 21 Jason Crouch, Aug. 21 Bracken Gibbs, Aug. 21 Holden Price, Aug. 21 If you would like to add yourself, your kids, loved one, friend or family member to our weekly birthday list, contact Sherrie at 208-766-4773 or email sherrie.w@idahoenterprise.com

ON THIS DAY

1820 First US eye hospital, the NY Eye Infirmary, opens in NYC 1873 “Field & Stream” begins publishing 1908 The first beauty contest is held in Folkestone, England 1909 Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Speedway, Indiana, home of the Indy 500, holds its first motorized competition - motorcycle races 1925 Mount Rushmore Monument first proposed 1937 Appalachian Trail is formally completed, traversing 2,000 miles and 14 US States, Georgia to Maine 1965 Sonny & Cher’s single “I Got You Babe” hits #1 1985 Michael Jackson buys ATV Music (including publishing rights

to most of the Beatles song catalog) for $47.5M; 10 years later he sells 1/2 of his interest to Sony for $150M

1997 Convicted Oklahoma City bomber Timothy McVeigh formally sentenced to death by Oklahoma Court of Appeals 2015 Most extensive face transplant surgery ever performed on Patrick Hardison by Dr. Eduardo Rodriquez at New York University Langone Medical Center 2016 Jamaican sprint star Usain Bolt wins coveted 100m Olympic gold medal in 9.81 at Rio de Janeiro Olympics - first man to win the event 3 times 2018 Pennsylvania grand jury alleges 300 “predator priests” abused over 1000 children over 30 years and Catholic leaders covered it up, after 2-year investigation

Fish and Game Corner JENNIFER JACKSON, IDAHO DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND GAME

Curlew Senior Citizens’ Menu

Every meal served with Juice/ Milk/Coffee & Salad Bar Aug 7 - Lasagna, Baked Fries, Pears, Dessert Aug 19 - Pork Chops, Cucumbers, Mandarin Oranges, Dessert

Malad Senior Citizens’ Menu

Every meal served with Juice/ Milk/Coffee Aug 15 - Baked Potato Bar, Fruit Salad, Breadsticks, Dessert Aug 20 - Chicken Alfredo, Broccoli, Peaches, Dessert

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MAIELI’S THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE – Neck or Whiplash Issues or for just a great massage. Call Maieli Murray (626) 337 - 0772 (1-52) ANNOUNCEMENTS, MALAD AA/NA MEETINGS, Tuesday and Thursday at 8:00 p.m., Saturday, 7:00 p.m., Call: Rick M. 208-7663584; Gary B. 435-230-3734; Jack H. 208-830-7371; or Kirk S. 208241-2297; or AA Hotline 208-2351444. (1-52) ANNOUNCEMENTS, MALAD ALANON - We are only a phone call away. For information on meetC Y

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Emergency fire restrictions in effect on all Fish and Game-managed lands and access sites in eastern and southeastern Idaho Because of the current fire risk condition in southeastern and eastern Idaho, Stage 1 fire restrictions are now in effect on all Idaho Department of Fish and Game managed lands and access sites across the Southeast and Upper Snake Regions. Specifically, this restriction applies to all wildlife management areas, lakes, reservoirs, and fishing access areas owned or managed by Idaho Fish and Game across the following counties: Bannock, Bear Lake, Bingham, Bonneville, Butte, Caribou, Clark, Fremont, Franklin, Jefferson, Madison, Oneida, Power, and Teton. Building, maintaining, attending, or using a fire, campfire or stove fire is prohibited except within a designated recreation site and only within an owner-provided fire structure. Smoking is prohibited, except within an enclosed vehicle, building, or designated recreation site, or while stopped in an area at least three feet in diameter that is barren or cleared of all flammable materials. The use of exploding targets, tracer rounds, and fireworks are always prohibited on Fish and Game-owned lands. The wildlife management areas covered by this announcement in-

clude: Tex Creek, Sand Creek, Mud Lake, Market Lake, Deer Parks, Cartier Slough, Sterling, Portneuf, Blackfoot, Georgetown, and Montpelier. Signs are being posted at many of these areas, but the restrictions are in effect whether or not signs are present. Idaho Fish and Game is also asking visitors to these lands to be cautious of the potential for fires caused by ricochets, dragging trailer chains, and other sparks. Fire restrictions in Idaho are managed through a collaborative, interagency process outlined in the Idaho Fire Restrictions Plan on the Idaho Department of Lands website. This plan guides how cooperating agencies coordinate the implementation of fire restrictions and closures. By working together, agencies can ensure consistency across jurisdictions and clearly define restriction boundaries so they are easy for the public to understand and comply with. Idaho’s fire restrictions group includes representatives from the Idaho Department of Lands, the Bureau of Land Management, the USDA Forest Service, the Bureau of Indian Affairs, tribal governments, and local fire management personnel. Fire restrictions will remain in place until further notice. For more information about Stage 1 Fire Restrictions on Fish and Game managed lands and access sites, please contact the Southeast Region Office at 208-232-4703 or the Upper Snake Region Office at 208-525-7290. C Y

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LOOKING BACK 5 YEARS AGO (2020) Former Malad resident, Robert (Bob) Harrison was the big winner in the Oneida County futurity on Sunday when his Quarter Horse Patty’s Saint, came in first place, Patty’s Saint had the fastest qualifying time for the futurity trials the week before at 15;615. On Sunday, the winning time was 15;480 over a field of seven other top Quarter Horses, with Harrison winning the largest purse of the Oneida County meet of $8,775. On July 14, a ticket was purchased in Oneida County for the $91 million Mega Millions draw that won $4 million in Idaho. Until now, no one has known where the ticket was purchased or who the lucky winners were. The winners have come forward to claim their winnings, a group from Salt Lake City, and now it can be disclosed that the winning ticket was purchased at K–C Oil in Malad. The 4-H Dog Show started off the Oneida County Fair on Monday. Trevor Allen won Reserve in Obedience; Sheridan Brown was the Grand Champion in Obedience and Showmanship and Rawzen Munns won Reserve Champion in Showmanship. In the Goat Show, Evangline Smith was the Grand Champion in Quality, with Abbie Cox named as The Reserve Champion winner and Emma Christiansen third place. Serena Whipple won Grand Champion in showmanship, with Abbie Cox as the Reserve Champion. 10 YEARS AG0 (2015) Roslyn Brimhall was recently inducted into the Idaho High School Athletic Association Hall of Fame. The induction ceremonies were held on Thursday, August 6, in Boise. Coach Brimhall was honored for her coaching career at Malad High School where she brought home numerous state championships and also for her continued work in the organization, where she has volunteered many hours as she has served as secretary for the IHSAA Fifth district. She has spent 23 years in this position. She was also the girls’ representative to the board for many years. One of the enjoyable activities for members of the 4-H sewing clubs is to be able to model and show off the clothing they have made for their individual projects. the girls learn how to present themselves and gain and show the proper fit for their clothing. All of the girls who participated in the local 4-H Style Revue can participate in the Style Revue at the Eastern Idaho State Fair, as all were presented with participation ribbons at the local revue. At the annual Curlew Valley Amateur Rodeo, Trasen Jones was named the Rough Stock All Around Cowboy, winning the Stock Saddle Bronc and Bull Riding. 15 YEARS AGO (2010) The first weekend of Oneida County’s Pari-mutual Horse Racing garnered a big crowd with a two-day handle of $38,285, a $6,000 jump over last year. Saturday’s eight-race-handle was $17,451, while the same number of races Sunday amassed a handle of $20,834. Sunday’s handle in particular was up dramatically from a year ago. Pictured in The Idaho enterprise was Robyn Morley after being notified that her anti-meth window display at Allen Drug won first place for Oneida County in the “Paint the State” campaign. Also pictured are happy runner-up winners of the contest in Oneida County, Riley Schow, second place, and Meaghan Brown and Danielle Briggs, the third place team. On early Friday evening on August 6, Don and Donna Gibbs were returning to their home at 37 W. Highway 38, after leaving their home vacant for only ten minutes. They observed that while they were gone, a strong wind that blew through the valley had broken a limb off a tree in their backyard, which had come down on an old pickup truck, had broken through the windshield and also dented the body of their truck. All of a sudden, without any warning, the large tree that had lost the limb came crashing down on the roof. Doyle Williams presented Gage Cherry and Dylan Thorpe with the Ben Williams Award, at the conclusion of the Malad All-Star baseball season. 20 YEARS AGO (2005) The Animal Friends Club, lead by Mary Gilgen, will be entering plaster replicas of their pocket pets in the OneiC Y

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da County Fair next week. The children don’t actually take their pets to the Fair because it puts too much stress on them, but they’ve had fun this summer learning how to care for them. Club member pictured in The Idaho Enterprise was Jason Gilgen with he pet guinea pig named “Fione.” Next to him was Blue Mills holding a replica of Jason’s guinea pig. Derek Peterson had his live leopard gecko in a box alongside its replica. The lizard’s name was “Geiko.” Carrie Christiansen was holding a pet turtle. The Malad District Cub Scouts Bicycle Rodeo was held on July 16. Kathie Tubbs was the chairman of the event and was assisted by Beth Bastian. Those participating were Jacob Tubbs, Trevor Delaney, Johnathan Delaney, Houston Thomas, Derek Peterson, Alexx Madsen, K.D. Snyder, Kalob Ihler, William Thomas, Jaxon Christiansen, Parker Archibald, Tanner Lewis, Logan Atkinson, Garrett Larsen, Cody Andersen, Danny Jacaway, Joshua Lenaghen, Darin Evans, Ilan Anderson, Nels Anderson and Isaiah Barnes. Junior Rodeo participants qualifying for state competition are Hazen Smith, Saige Smith, Shancee Smith, Lindsay Davis, Riker Carter and Trasen Jones. There will be several new faces ready to greet students at Malad Elementary this year. The faculty of the school will be adding three teachers. Elaine Gunter, will teach the fifth grade, Jayme Jones will be teaching in the fourth grade and Tiffany Richins will be joining the first grade staff. 25 YEARS AGO (2000) A fire that erupted in the Station Canyon area, northwest of Devil Creek Reservoir, on August 2 is suspected of being human caused. A cigarette or match was the suspected cause of ignition. After two years of efforts, the Malad Skate Park is finally going to be a reality. City Councilwoman Ruth Zivkovic, who has spearheaded the project, announces the skate ramps are built and will be place by August 14. On that date there will be a ribbon cutting ceremony to officially open the facility for the community. Janita Showell, daughter of David and Patty Showell of Stone, has accepted membership in The National Society of Collegiate Scholars and will be honored during a campus ceremony this fall at Utah State University. Elder Adam Holman Alder has accepted a call to serve in the West Virginia Charleston Mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Four students excelling in math and science at Malad High School were among the 260 attending Utah State University’s Eleventh Annual Engineering State Program in Logan. Delegates from Malad included Trent Buehler, Jeffrey Crump, Camilla Hogan and Lezlie Stokes. Philip Lee Bott, recently received notification that his poem “Natural Beauty,” was chosen from those submitted to be eligible for a presentation at the Sixth Annual Poetry Society. Peter Jones, son of Barry and Betsy Jones, was recently notified that he is a recipient of a Folz Scholarship from the University of Idaho in Moscow. 40 YEARS AGO (1985) Bob Crowther and his employees were busily engaged last week in moving their place of business, Hendricks Dept. Store, across the street to the “BET Building” formerly the First Bank and Trust. Bob emphasized that the new department store will be somewhat different in that their main line will be fabrics, notions, and children’s clothing. They will continue to carry McCall’s patterns. Men’s and women’s clothing will be available, but on a smaller scale than in the past. On August 15, 1985, Varcel Christophersen will have been barbering in Malad for 50 years. “Today we give only about 20 percent of the regular barber-style haircuts that we once gave. Most of the younger generation goes to hair stylists or beauty operators, and may in the older generation has their wives cut it…and then there are those who don’t get haircuts at all…” He has enjoyed the years that he has spent in the barber business in Malad. On the mirror in his shop he has a sign that reads: “Cows may come and cows may go, but the bull in this place goes on forever.” The Better Beef Bargainers 4-H Club under the direction of Cheri Blaisdell

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5 YEARS AGO (2020) The 4-H Dog Show started off the Oneida County Fair on Monday. From left to right, Trevor Allen won Reserve Champion in Obedience; Sheridan Brown was the Grand Champion in Obedience and Showmanship and Rawzen Munns won Reserve Champion in Showmanship.

20 YEARS AGO (2005) The Animal Friends Club, led by Mary Gilgen, will be entering plaster replicas of their pocket pets in the Oneida County Fair next week. The children don’t actually take their pets to the Fair because it puts too much stress on them, but they’ve had fun this summer learning how to care for them. Club members (pictured left to right) are Jason Gilgen with his pet guinea pig named “Fione.” Next to him is Blue Mills holding a replica of Jason’s guinea pig. Derek Peterson has his live gecko in a box alongside its replica. The lizard’s name is “Geiko.” Carrie Christiansen is holding a pet turtle.

implemented their community service project at the fair grounds. Since there has been no flagpole on which to fly the American flag, the members of the club went to work to remedy the situation. All together sixteen young people participated in this project. Susan Bush was responsible for getting the pipe and pole put together. The welding of the pipe was donated by Scott’s Service. Kimberly Blaisdell, Kathy Davis, Tara Treasure and Heidi Bastian were in charge of cleaning off the pipe. Amy Hawkins, Heather Blaisdell, Shannon Daniels, and Marla Nielsen painted the pipe. Chris Blaisdell and Kirk Nielsen took care of getting the cement. Del Timothy initiated the help of Utah Power and Light in getting the hole dug and erecting the pole. UP&L donated their services. Kirk Nielsen, Chris Blaisdell, Del Timothy, Jake Couch and Clint Bastian mixed and poured the cement. Bonnie Ann Davis and Sue Lynn Davis made arrangements for an American flag to fly over the fair from this newly erected flagpole. 50 YEARS AGO (1975) Pictured in The Idaho Enterprise are the Oneida County Commissioners. Chairman Farrell Daniels signs a “Pledge of Rededication” to the precepts of the Founding Fathers. Looking on, are Commissioners George Neal, and Gene Edwards. Colen Sweeten, county clerk, will deliver the scroll on horseback to the Bicentennial Wagon Train that will pass through the area on August 22. Malad experienced another very successful Sidewalk Sale this year as hundreds of residents shopped the many bargains around town. One unbeatable bargain was the free beef sandwich give-away. Served at the Senior Citizens Center and assembled by the Trails’ End Cowbelles, the beef was donated by the two local banks, J. N. Ireland and First Bank and Trust of Idaho. If you are an eligible veteran, and single, a new law enacted in December 1974 gives you $270 a month for going to college or university full time. You will receive $338 if married with two

children. Each additional child increases your payments $22. You also have 10 years from your date of discharge to finish your government-aided schooling, instead of eight years as before. If your eligibility expired on June 1, 1974, you have a grace period until June 1, 1976. 60 YEARS AGO (1965) Joe R. Williams, who earlier last week stated that a lot of people had told him he ought to run for governor on the Democratic ticket, said Saturday he would not enter the gubernatorial race next year. Williams is nearing the end of his second four-year term as auditor. Mr. and Mrs. Kleal Price have purchased a self-service laundry and dry cleaning plant from Vernon Jones, Malad, and will begin operation of the firm next weekend. Equipment added to the coin-operated facilities by the new owners includes sizing material for dry-cleaned clothes and a large washer in which 9’ x 12’ rugs, sleeping bags and other extra large items may be washed. Tom Williams, 20-month-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Williams, survived a fall into an irrigation stream and being carried through a culvert near his home. The youngster and his brother, Tim, who will be three, were returning from the corrals behinds their home near where their father was working. They attempted to reach an apple floating in the garden stream and the tot fell in. Tim attempted to hold him but couldn’t because of the pull of the water and then ran for his father. Mr. Williams began searching along the ditch and calling for help. Mrs. C. O. Simpson, who was in her garden, saw the little boy and reached him at the same time as his father. Another neighbor, Mrs. Darrel Swartz, began giving the child mouth-to-mouth resuscitation and regular artificial respiration. By the time Dr. Orson Mabey arrived at the scene Tom was revived enough to begin gurgling, his mother said. He was taken to Oneida Hospital for further treatment and released Tuesday morning. C Y

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NOTICES Ashley M. Perry (ISB#: 12314) RACINE OLSON, PLLP P. O. Box 1391 Pocatello, Idaho 83204-1391 Telephone: (208) 232-6101 Facsimile: (208) 232-6109 ashley@racineolson.com IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF THE STATE OF IDAHO IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF ONEIDA In the matter of the Estate of: LARRY WAYNE DICKERSON Deceased. Case No. CV36-25-0076 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that RUSSEL TALBOT has been appointed personal representative of the estate 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 8TH day of July, 2025. RACINE OLSON, PLLP By: ASHLEY M. PERRY Attorney for Personal Representative P. O. Box 1391 Pocatello, Idaho 83204-1391 #5743-07-24-31-08-07-1425-T4

Lewis N. Stoddard, Bar Number 7766 Benjamin J. Mann, Bar Number 10198 Halliday, Watkins & Mann, P.C. 300 W. Main Street, Suite 150 Boise, ID 83702 Phone: 801-355-2886 Facsimile: 801-328-9714 lewis@hwmlawfirm.com Attorney for Plaintiff | HWM File No. ID21861 IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE SIXTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF THE STATE OF IDAHO IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF ONEIDA Planet Home Lending LLC, Plaintiff, v. Unknown Heirs and Devisees of the Estate of Martha S. Pritchard; and Unknown Parties in Possession of or with an interest in the real property commonly known as:

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ONEIDA COUNTY PLANNING AND ZONING 2026 Proposed Fiscal Year Budget COMMISSION (10-01-25)-(09-30-26) Notice is hereby given that the Oneida County Planning and PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of IDAWY Zoning Commission will hold a Solid Waste District will meet on Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at The purchaser will be entitled public hearing on Wednesday, to a deed for the premises so the hour of 9:00 a.m. at the Caribou County Fire Station in Soda September 3, 2025, at 6:00 sold at the expiration of the sixSprings, Idaho for the purpose of considering and fixing a final p.m. at the Oneida County month redemption period. budget and making appropriations to each office, department, Event Center to consider the service, agency, or institution and fund for the next fiscal year, following matter: The Sheriff will give and to re-open the fiscal year 24-25 budget for unanticipated Application #: 25-0034 possession, but does not Applicant: Oneida County expenses and revenue, at which time any taxpayer may appear guarantee clear title nor Planning and Zoning and be heard upon any part or parts of the said tentative budget; continue possessory right to Commission and that the following table sets forth the amount to be the purchaser. Project Summary: appropriated to "Salaries" and "Other Expenses" during the fiscal The Oneida County Planning year of October 1, 2025 to September 30, 2026 by said Dated this _11th_ day of _ and Zoning Commission is departments, to wit: June_, 2025. proposing amendments to the Draft Year Ending September 30, 2025County Comprehensive Draft Budget—Fiscal Year Ending September 30, Budget—Fiscal 2026 Oneida OneidaDraft County Sheriff Year Ending September Draft Year Ending September 30, 2025 Budget—Fiscal 30, Budget—Fiscal 2026 Plan (map & text) The proposed updates include revisions to ________________________ Publish Format Publish Format multiple sections to ensure By: Publish Format Income Publish Format Income alignment with current Idaho Annual Payment $6,550,828.69 Income Annual Payment $6,799,074.00 Income Code. Amendments may #5744-07-31-08-07-14-25-T3 Capitol Reserve Unrestricted $0.00 Capitol Reserve Unrestricted $0.00 Annual Payment $6,550,828.69 Annual Payment $6,799,074.00 include, but are not limited to, $6,550,828.69 Capitol Reserve Unrestricted Total Income Capitol Reserve Unrestricted $0.00 the adoption of Comprehensive $6,799,074.00$0.00 Total Income Plan Future Land Use Map and Total Income $6,550,828.69 Total Income $6,799,074.00 modifications to the written text Expense Expense Request for Proposals of the plan. Audits and Banking $0.00 Expense Audits and Banking $0.00 Expense Public Participation: $2,258,851.69 The Idaho Benefits and Audits Wagesand Banking $2,459,403.00$0.00 Benefits and Wages AuditsTransportation and Banking $0.00 Members of the public are Department, Consultant Capital Expense $60,000.00 Capital Expense $60,000.00 Benefits and Wages $2,258,851.69 Benefits and Wages $2,459,403.00 invited to attend and provide Services Group, is soliciting Closure/Post Closure $30,000.00 Closure/Post Closure $30,000.00 Capital Expense $60,000.00 Capital Expense $60,000.00 oral testimony during the proposals for Project $777,866.00 Debt ServiceClosure/Post Closure $777,866.00 $30,000.00 Debt Service Closure/Post Closure $30,000.00 hearing. Development Services for the Disposal $1,448,020.00 Disposal $1,483,488.00 Debt Service $777,866.00 Debt Service $777,866.00 Written Comments: following project: Bannock St$1,483,488.00 Engineering $30,000.00 Engineering Disposal $30,000.00 $1,448,020.00 Disposal Written comments must be Reconstruction, Phase 2, Key Environmental $99,280.00 Environmental $99,280.00 Engineering $30,000.00 Engineering $30,000.00 submitted to the Oneida No. 24354. Proposals are due$99,280.00 $475,003.00 Equipment Payments $475,003.00 Environmental $99,280.00 Equipment Payments Environmental County Planning and Zoning on August 26, 2025, no later Fuel & Oil $271,600.00 Fuel & Oil Equipment Payments $261,600.00 $475,003.00 Equipment Payments $475,003.00 Office no later than Sunday, than 4:00 pm MDT. $12,000.00 IT and Legal Fuel & Oil $12,000.00 $271,600.00IT and Legal Fuel & Oil $261,600.00 August 24, 2025 (ten [10] $578,075.00 MaintenanceIT & and Operation $588,075.00 Legal $12,000.00 Maintenance & Operation IT and Legal $12,000.00 calendar days prior to the The solicitation is available $588,075.00 $69,000.00 Materials Maintenance & Operation $69,000.00 $578,075.00Materials Maintenance & Operation hearing). Comments may be for viewing and printing $20,000.00 Safety $20,000.00 Materials $69,000.00 Safety Materials $69,000.00 delivered to: on the following web Tires $58,000.00 Tires $68,000.00 Safety $20,000.00 Safety $20,000.00 Oneida County Planning and site: http://itd.idaho.gov/ $110,000.00 Tire DisposalTires $110,000.00 $58,000.00 Tire Disposal Tires $68,000.00 Zoning business/?target=consultantTort $61,633.00 Tort $63,859.00 Tire Disposal $110,000.00 Tire Disposal $110,000.00 30 North 100 West agreements. $6,500.00 Training $6,500.00 Tort $61,633.00 Training Tort $63,859.00 Malad City, Idaho 83252 Transfer Expense $180,000.00 Transfer Expense $180,000.00 Training $6,500.00 Training $6,500.00 or emailed to Rneal@oneidaid. #5746-08-07-14-25-T2 $5,000.00 Travel-Mileage-Meals $5,000.00 Transfer Expense $180,000.00Travel-Mileage-Meals Transfer Expense $180,000.00 us $6,550,828.69 Travel-Mileage-Meals $5,000.00 Total Expense Total Expense Travel-Mileage-Meals $5,000.00 $6,799,074.00 For additional information, Total Expense $6,550,828.69 Total Expense $6,799,074.00 please contact the Planning Difference $0.00 and Zoning Office during Difference $0.00 regular business hours The IDAWY Solid Waste District office is located at 241 South Main Street made without any warranty whatsoever, including but not limited to any warranty as to title, liens, possession, taxes, encumbrances, or condition of the property.

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Samaria Recreation District Notice The Samaria Recreation District Will Hold its annual Budget Meeting on August 21, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. at the Samaria Park. The Proposed Budget is as follows: Income................$10,000.00 Maintenance.........$4,000.00 Electricity..............$1,354.00 Advertising..............$400.00 Propane..................$400.00 Trash......................$264.00 Improvements......$6,000.00 #5748-08-0-14-25-T2

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Case No.: CV36-24-0120 Under and by virtue of a Writ of Special Execution issued in the above-entitled action on the 22nd day of May, 2025, I am commanded to sell at public auction all of Defendants’ rights and interest to the below described property: A PARCEL OF LAND AND HOME LOCATED IN SECTION 23, TOWNSHIP 16 SOUTH, RANGE 32 EAST, BOISE MERIDIAN, ONEIDA COUNTY, I D A H O , A N D F U RT H E R DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: C O M M E N C I N G AT T H E NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE EAST HALF OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 23, THENCE RUNNING EAST 408 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 240 FEET; THENCE WEST 408 FEET; THENCE NORTH 240 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. Property Address: 22490 W 10500 S, Stone, ID 83252 Notice is hereby given that on the _19th_day of _August_, 2025 at _10:00 AM_ on the front steps of the Oneida County Courthouse at 10 Court St., Malad City, ID 83252, the above-described property will be sold to the highest bidder to satisfy Plaintiff`s judgment, with interest and costs. The highest bidder must tender to the Sheriff the full bid amount, in the form of a cashier`s check, at the time of sale. The sale is C Y

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#3, Soda Springs, Idaho. A printed copy of the budget will be provided by request.

22490 W 10500 S, Stone, ID 83252,

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE is hereby given that the Trustees of the Oneida County Library will hold a public hearing for the purpose of adopting the following 20252026 budget: Income: ​Ta x & I n t e r g o v e r n m e n t a l Income $239,203.00 ​ Levy $150,000.00

St John Cemetery 2026 Budget Meeting In accordance with 27126, Idaho Code, St. John Cemetery District Committee will meet to consider the Fiscal Year 2026 budget request of the committee. This meeting will serve as the required public hearing. The Budget committee meeting will be held at the St. John Cemetery on Monday, August 18, 2025, beginning at 7:00 p.m., to consider the proposed budget request. The budget may be examined prior to the meeting by contacting Kathy Ray. Proposed Budget Summary Revenue St. John Taxing District......... ..........................$8,962.00 Plots..........................$500.00 Contributions.......................0 Acct. Balance.......$21,617.00 Total.....................$30,809.00 Expenses Contract Labor........$5,500.00 Supplies..................$1,500.00 Capital.....................$1,500.00 Fencing upgrade.....$8,000.00 Future Sprinkler System Upgrade................$13,309.00 Fuel.........................$1,000.00 Total......................$30,809.00 #5749-08-14-25-T1

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Burn Ban in Effect in Oneida County Effective Thursday June 26th, 2025, at 12:01 AM., Oneida County has issued an open burn ban. You can still use your BBQ and have small backyard cooking fires in firepits 3 foot or less in diameter and 2 foot or less in height (IFC code 307.4 exception2). The specifics of the burn ban can be found inside the paper. Burn bans are in effect across the region, including Bannock County and Caribou County, which just experienced a massive residential burn that resulted from residential burns in high winds. The requirements for the cooking fire will be: A minimum of 20 feet of green grass or bare earthen material around the pit, An improved pit liner such as a metal fire ring or bricks to hold the fire, A shovel to extinguish flames, Running water to extinguish flames,

Someone to monitor the fire until completely extinguished. This restriction will remain in place until future notice. Please check the DEQ website for daily air quality restrictions before having a cooking fire (www.deq.idaho.gov). This does not apply to people camping on forest service land. You will need to call the forest service to find out their restrictions. Residents living within the city limits are expected to follow city burn ban policies. No burn permit will be issued until further notice. Crop Residue Burning can be approved on a case-bycase basis. Contact the Pocatello Regional Office for more Information regarding CRB permit approval at 208-236-6160.

​Grants Received $11,000.00 ​Other Library Income $177,980.25 Total Income

$578,183.25

Expenses: ​Library Operating Expense $212,295.38 Capital Outlay

$150,000.00

​Personnel

$215,887.87

Total Expenses $578,183.25 The hearing will be held on Monday, August 25, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. at the Oneida County Library, 31 North 100 West, Malad, Idaho. Dated this 8th day of August, 2025. Jennifer Sperry Director #5750-08-14-21-25-T2 C Y

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NorthNorth Gem School District #149 #149 todaytoday announced its policy for free mealsmeals for for Gem School District announced its policy for and freereduced-price and reduced-price children unable to pay the full price for lunch meals served under the NaEonal School Lunch Program. Each children unable to pay the full price for lunch meals served under the NaEonal School Lunch Program. Each schoolschool and the of theofLocal SchoolSchool District has a has copya of theofpolicy, whichwhich may be reviewed by anyby any andoffice the office the Local District copy the policy, may be reviewed nterested party. The following schools are parEcipaEng in the Na#onal School Lunch and Free Provision 2 interested party. The following schools are parEcipaEng in the Na#onal School Lunch and Free Provision 2 Breakfast Programs: Breakfast Programs:

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Students at Malad Elementary grass, perfect for soccer games, will beongreeted by exciting new outtag, and outdoor learning, and two 8-1-2025 door spaces next week! The project brand-new basketball courts, givincludes a vibrant 600-square-foot ing students more space for friendly INCOME CHARTCHART (BEFORE DEDUCTIONS) INCOME (BEFORE DEDUCTIONS) playground filled with bright orcompetition and exercise. Date Names of newsEffecEve media outlets and major employers contempla5ng layoffs July 1,July 2025 June 30, 2026 EffecEve 1, through 2025 through June 30, 2026 ange climbing structures, slides, The upgrades were made possible FREE PRICE MEALS FREE PRICE MEALS and spinning features that invite through the school bond, ensuring TwiceTwice per per Every Every 2 2 Weekly imagination and active play. our students have safe, active, and Household Size Size Annual Household Annual Monthly Monthly Weekly Month Month WeeksWeeks Beyond the playground, the school inspiring places to play and learn. -1- -1$20,345 $1,696$1,696 $848 $783 announced $392 $392 $20,345School North Gem District #149 its policy now for free andone reduced-price $848 today $783 boasts full acre of meals fresh for -2- -2- unable $27,495 $2,292 $1,146 $529 $529 $2,292 $1,058served children to$27,495 pay the full price for$1,146 lunch$1,058 meals under the NaEonal School Lunch Program. Each -3- -3$34,645 $2,888 $1,444 $1,333 $667 $34,645 $2,888 $1,444 $1,333 $667 school and the office of the Local School District has a copy of the policy, which may be reviewed by any -4- -4$41,795 $3,483$3,483 $1,742$1,742 $1,608$1,608 $804 $804 $41,795 interested party. The following schools are parEcipaEng in the Na#onal School Lunch and Free Provision 2 -5- -5$48,945 $4,079$4,079 $2,040$2,040 $1,883$1,883 $1,079$1,079 $48,945 Breakfast Programs: -6-

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ONEIDA COUNTY WEEKLY EVENTS August 15 - 21, 2025

FRI

Senior Dinner, 15 Malad 16 American Legion Auxiliary, Fair Events: Rodeo Slack, 4-H Demonstration Contest 4-H/FFA Round Robin, Scales & Tails Reptile Show, Parade of Champions, Cowboy Classic Rodeo, *Mutton Busting & Steer Riding*

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AA/NA, Fair Events: S&R Breakfast, Market Animal Sale, OC Sale Committee BBQ Lunch Family Fun Rodeo

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Victory Baptist Services, Catholic Mass, LDS Services, Presbyterian Services

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Oneida Fire District, Malad Volunteer Firemen, First Day of School!

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Curlew Dinner, Carol’s Pantry Open, School Board, Library Pre-School Story Hour, AA/NA

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Malad Senior Dinner, School Board, Museum Board

Weekly Calendar Sponsored by:

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Curlew Dinner, Carol’s Pantry Open, Lions Club, AA/NA, Addiction Recovery Program, City P&Z

First Presbyterian Church of Malad

Worship Service Sunday, 11:00 a.m. ~ All Are Welcome ~ 5 Chapel Lane Call 208-766-2764

Malad poets read at Bannock County Fair Cowboy music and poetry were featured activities at the Bannock County Fair this year. Organized by Downey rancher Cory Webster, himself an excellent cowboy song composer, performer, and poet, the August 7 program featured The Bunkhouse Band performing several well-known cowboy songs, including “The Cowboy Waltz.” Members of the band, all from Marsh Valley, brought their guitars, fiddles, banjos, zithers, harmonicas, and string basses to entertain the crowd. Interspersed with the songs was poetry, including original poems by Malad natives Blaine Scott and Dotty Evanson. Blaine, the 2023 Bard of the Malad Valley Welsh Festival, wrote several poems just for this occasion, including “Pitching Chevys”

and “Smells on the Farm.” Dotty Evanson, the 2018 Bard, read her winning poem “It’s a Good Tree” and another composed for this program. Entitled “Tom and Dot,” the poem was about Dotty’s grandparents who lived on “The Flat” south of Downey so were natives of Marsh Valley. Several attendees said they remembered the Bloxhams, the parents of Dotty’s mother. At Cory’s request, Jean Thomas also read two poems on the program. One was “Hey! Hey! Cowboy!” by LaVerne Voeltzel of Inkom, and the other was “Still They Fly” by Candice Lemmon, the 2024 Bard of the Welsh Festival. Since this poem was about dragons, Jean had to mention that when Malad plays Marsh Valley, Dragons still fly as they compete with the Eagles.

IT’S A GOOD TREE by Dotty Thorpe Evanson

SMELLS ON THE FARM by Blaine Scott

Mother’s eyes and Daddy’s chin, Grandpa’s ears and Granny’s grin, All these things make up me, Got them off the family tree.

The scents around the farm Bring surprises every day-From the sileage for the cattle Or the fresh cut fields of hay.

Aunt Rachael’s curls and Heber’s toes, Great-grandma’s dimples, Richard’s nose, I always thought I looked like me, But all I’ve got has been on that tree.

The odors around the barn Are different smells, of course-From the feed for the pigs Or the output from the horse.

I guess that’s why, come rain or shine, What’s mine is theirs and theirs is mine, I am unique – there’s just one me But it all came off that family tree!

The smells in the farmhouse Will always drift your way-From the fresh fried eggs and ham That are cooked most every day.

MHS Football attended West Side Camp ahead of the impending fall season.

MHS Football Preview BY ALLISON ELIASON

The Malad Dragon football team has hit the gridiron, getting into their first official practice this season on Monday, August 11. The Dragon team is excited about the upcoming season, hoping to have a competitive season as they play through their stacked schedule. This MHS football team has had football on the brain for quite a while, planning, strategizing and putting in the reps since the spring to help this season be one of the best ever. Head Coach Brady Price is interested in not only making his players faster, stronger but also giving them some ownership of the team, the decisions, and ultimately their success. Coach Price shared, “One of the major changes we are making this season is involving the seniors more in leading and decision making within the team. Starting in March and April we had morning meetings with our seniors where we talked about leadership skills, things they saw within the program and what they wanted to see differently. We have already seen opportunities where these young men are stepping up and we look forward to more of that throughout the season.” The summer offseason months provided several chances for the Dragon players to work on their game in multiple ways from defense and special teams, to lifting weights and conditioning. They honed in on their plays, adding new and culling out some of the old. The team participated in a 7 on 7 passing camp at West Side that resulted in scrimmages against Blackfoot, Green Canyon (Utah) and Mountain Crest (Utah).

At the end of July, the Dragons held their annual summer team camp, spending three full days working through drills, breaking down skills, learning plays, chilling in the pool, and serving the community. In addition to these camps, 14 MHS football players also attended various other college summer camps. Watching his team play this summer, Coach Price was pleased to see the progress and commented, “The teams competed well and we were pleased with how well they did.We could see a lot of improvement from last year.” Looking down the road this season, the Malad football team isn’t set to have an easy time. The Dragons will start their season on the road to Lyman, Wyoming to take on a team that Coach Price says has always been a top team in their division in Wyoming. That game will follow up with a home competition against Ririe, a top contender for this division this year. Once the team gets into their district schedule, things aren’t likely to get any easier. Coach Price commented on the 3A district 4 teams saying, “I expect our district to once again be the toughest in 3A. Last year three of the final four teams playing at state were from our district. Aberdeen, Declo and West Side have been at the top for a long time and we feel we have a team good enough that we can compete and start to break into that group. It will be a tough test but we believe we can do it.” The team might just be starting to lace up their cleats and stack on their pads, but their first game will be here before long. It will be an exciting season to follow along, beginning August 29 in Lyman, Wyoming under the Friday night lights.

Not all smells are good; Don’t mistake the things I say-But I would take the farming smells And enjoy them every day.

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Emily and Brynnlee Jones joined the winner’s circle at the end of the seventh race, in recognition of Kadence Jones’ medical recovery.

The final week of races also capped the end of stick racing...for now.

This year, Malad held three weekends of horseraces, which are now in the books. While there was one Saturday race that had to be canceled over the course of the three weeks (due to the requirement to fill at least six full races a day), there was a lot of racing action to be had nevertheless. Last weekend’s races saw the presentation of blankets, and featured a race dedicated to Kadence Jones, who is recovering from a recent bone marrow transplant. Jone’s mother Emily and her sister Brynnlee were on site in the winner’s circle while her father and other members of the family were in Salt Lake where Kadence is currently being cared for. She was diagnosed with Diamond-Blackfan Anemia, and her sister was the donor in her recent surgery. A raffle was held for Kandence, and members of the family and supporters were in attendance with their “#TeamKadence” shirts. Over the course of the horse races, one of the constants who rarely get a shoutout were the workers at the betting windows, who included: Jody Bosley, Emily Searle, McKenzie Leckie, Shawnee Bonnell, Danine Robson, Amber Williams, Connie King, Erica Giles, Amy Isaacson, Vickie Williams, and Lisa Martin. Races are sanctioned by the Idaho State Racing Commission. Malad’s Director of Racing is Todd Thomas, and the racing Secretary is Becky Grant. The races themselves are sponsored by a long list of sponsors, including the Fair board. The Fair board includes members Ken Moss, Chairman, John Hardy, Vice Chair, Todd Thomas, Lacey Clark, Eric Eliason, Shanae Blaisdell Hugo Ramos, Diane Skidmore, Secretary. Ireland Bank, with Mary Sue Thomas and Kacey Keller on hand for every weekend, sponsored and

by Monty Arrossa, and ridden by Oscar Villa. Second was won by Eqh Special Phorses, owned by Martha Mercado. Third place went to Steakarun, owned by Jesus Gomez and ridden by Carmen Vasquez. The fifth race was a Quarterhorse Derby with a blanket sponsored by Malad Plumbing, and was won by Kcross Poolby, owned by Krystal Butterfield and ridden by Eric Ayala. Second went to Idaho Jess, owned by Dorian Montero, and ridden by Never Marin. Third place went to Famous Prizes, owned by Ricardo Castillo and Rainee Browning and jockeyed by Jose Espinoza. The six race was a Quarterhorse Maturity, and was won by Rc Mayito Gotcorona, owned by Rafael Cuenca and ridden by Ricardo del Sid. Second place went to Smokin Lil Wagon, owned by Glen and Jill Jamison and ridden by Jesus Flores. Third place was won by Bnb Hasta La Luna, owned by Rainee Browning and ridden by Jose Espinoza.

Third Week of Races ushers in Fair week put on stick races for the kids between races, which went a long way toward keeping sometimes antsy young ones happy. The American Legion, and American Legion Auxiliary ran the beer and food booths inside the track, and a number of food vendors added to the offerings outside. Announcer Shaun Kurek kept thing lively and moving along. Congratulations on another great year of races in Oneida County to all involved.

Saturday The first race, a Quarter Horse Maiden with a blanket sponsored by Silver Spur Insurance, was won by Mz Cartel, owned by Miguel Zavala, and ridden by Julian Zavala. In second was Racey Rooster, owned by Linford Ranch Horses and ridden by Jesus Flores. Third went to One Famous Bambi, owned by Gloria Ortiz and jockeyed by Joe Antonio Figueroa. The second race, a Quarter horse Maiden with a blanket sponsored by Super Sport Farm, was won by Ozark Mountain, owned by John D. McBride and jockeyed by Carmen Vasquez. Be Dynasti, ridden by Eric Ayala and owned by Benedito Estrada placed second. Am Secret Eagle, owned by Dorian Montero and ridden by Oscar Villa, came in third. The third race, another Quarter Horse Maiden with a blanket sponsored by Mountain Valley Masonry, was won by Tillys Kiss a Cowboy, owned by Five Livestock Co, and ridden by Eric Ayala. Second was won by Jj Easter Bug, owned by Glen and Jill Jamison, and jockeyed by Oscar Villa. Third went to Ivoryquest, owned by Wade F. Hyer and ridden by Carmen Vasquez. The fourth race, with a blanket sponsored by Central Service, was won by Jess the Train Dulce, owned

Sunday The first race, the Boyd Varney Memorial Race with a blanket sponsored by the Boyd Varney Family, was won by My Cajun Queen, owned by Ralph Hartline, and ridden by Never Marin. In second was Mz Whisky, owned by Sebastian Martiznez and ridden by Angel Armenta. Third went to A Tilted Taste, owned by NDN Running Stable and jockeyed by Oscar Cervantes. The second race, with a blanket sponsored by Malad Gun Club, was won by Pattys Boy, owned by Carla Diaz and jockeyed by Oscar Villa. Paint the City, ridden by Angel Armenta and owned by Efrain Acosta placed second. Hp Justified Alibi, owned by Abel Romero and ridden by Raphael Romero, came in third. The third race, an Overnight Futurity with a blanket sponsored by

Ireland Bank, was won by Cd Tempt Da Cartel, owned by Daniel Lee, Carol Lee, and Ed McNelis, and ridden by Oscar Villa. Second was won by Jr Dynasty Chick, owned by Cesar Luna, and jockeyed by Angel Acevedo. Third went to Amazon Delivers, owned by Bruce Hillman and ridden by Jesus Virgen. The fourth race was won by Jj Miss Jessie Bug, owned by Glen and Jill Jamison, and ridden by Jesus Flores. Second was won by Blue Gunner, owned by Bruce Hillman and ridden by Jesus Virgen. Third place went to Signatures Taxman, owned by Laramie Wheeler and ridden by Never Marin. The fifth race was an Overnight Futurity with a blanket sponsored by the Fairboard, and was won by Gachala, owned by Ricardo Castillo and Rainee Browning and ridden by Oscar Villa. Second went to One Dulce Eagle, owned by Castillo and Browning, and ridden by Angel Armenta. Third place went to Cm Heart of an Eagle, owned by Ricardo Castillo and Rainee Browning and jockeyed by Ricardo del Sid. The six race was a Mixed Breed Derby with a blanket sponsored by the Fair Board, and was won by A Jazzy Tres Seis, owned by W3 Farms and ridden by Oscar Villa. Second place went to El Treen, owned by Adrian Aleman and ridden by Raphael Romero. Third place was won by Sheknowsshepunky, owned by Edwrd Jamison and ridden by Jesus Virgen. The traditional seventh race was a thoroughbred allowance, won by Conch Daddy, owned by Tyrrill Tsosie and ridden by Angel Armenta. Second went to Leap Day, from the same owner, ridden by Jesus Flores. Thegreatgeneration, owbed by Gloria Ortiz, came in third, ridden by Oscar Villa.

More of Malad’s stick racers, brave enough to “stick” it out through the heat.

The last day featured a race for 18+ racers, with the ones closest to 18 doing the best, amazingly enough.

#TeamKadence was a presence in many of the races throughout the day.

For younger kids, the good news is there is plenty of time to practice in time for next year!

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The Upsides of Dust?

August 14, 2025

“I’m so thankful for the dust!” said no one... ever. But after what seems like the driest spell this valley has had in a long time, I’m determined there has to be a silver lining in there somewhere to the fine coating of dust that sits atop, well, everything. You might think me crazy to look for the good in even the dust but after so long, this girl is choosing to embrace it rather than cry over it, because that just makes for a mess of mud in my eyes. 1. The dust helps me remember I could always go for a good lotion. There is something about the fine dust that seems to suck even the littlest bit of moisture out of my skin. Spending time outside, or even once the dust makes it inside, makes me want to soak in a tub full of salve to soothe my dry skin. But since I need regular moisturizing anyway, I guess I can thank the dust for helping me remember to lotion up more often than normal. 2. Gritty dust in my teeth feels a lot like going to the dentist for cleaning. A sheer, or more often hulking, layer of dust on my teeth, swishing this way and that, is sure to be polishing up my pearly whites. If I’m outside in the dust enough, I just might be able to get my teeth cleaned without heading to the dentist and I can forgo my nest cleaning. Thank you, dust, for saving all that time in the dental chair I really don’t want to sit in.

3. Since everyone else around me is trying to avoid a mouth full of dirt like I am, all sorts of long conversations are held to a minimum. Now I don’t have to think of an excuse to leave the conversation of a longwinded haranguer. Instead they choose to get to the point real quick and we both move, all for the better I’m sure. 4. Trying to find anyone out in the fields or on the range has never been easier as the dust cloud around them provides a better location fix than any GPS could. It’s like a little, or rather a BIG arrow is pointing out my final destination. Sure I don’t get the step by step instructions on how to get there, but since I’m a visual girl, having the end point clearly marked out is all I need. 5. With so many vehicles and implements buzzing around the ranch, it’s hard to keep them parked and out of the sun to avoid even the littlest bit of sun damage. But with a fine layer of dust built up on just about everything, I think we are having our best summer yet at keeping the sun off. Truth be told, it isn’t just the vehicles that the dust is keeping the sun at bay. For once I don’t have to chase down my hard working husband or my sun loving kids to put a little sunscreen on. The dust and eventual mud does a good job to keep the sun rays from wreaking too much havoc. 6. I’ve never been one to frequent the car wash, but since my truck always looks like it just came off

the range, going through the wash is on our to do list much more often. Seeing the colorful foamy soaps and watching the various scrubbers attack the clinging dust and dirt has become a new hobby and fascination for my family. Who knew the car wash could be such an adventure?! 7. Farmhouse chic is still trending, a large part of the charm due to the patina, the long, well worn look. A layer of dust always adds to the “well worn” look to everything so even without trying, my house is looking chic and trendy. And if farmhouse chic wasn’t the look we were going for, the dust is helping me get a head start on decorating for Halloween. 8. Since I don’t actually want to decorate for Halloween quite yet, the house does need regular dusting. And since I have a handful of kids that are constantly saying they are bored, need something to do, or are just fighting and need a chore to keep their mind off tormenting their brother, having a job that is never done comes in handy. At anytime I can pick up a rag and invite my children to take on the dust and it feels like I win. Either they stop complaining and fighting or they start dusting. Either way makes me happy. 9. Too often the dirty clothes hamper is full of clothes that really aren’t dirty. Sure they might have been worn for a bit but they are clean enough to put back on for another day of work or play. But alas, the energy to hang up or fold those

clothes is far too great and they are more often than not dropped in the laundry. But now that every shirt, pair of pants, or hoodie, (you name it!) is dusty through every fiber, I no longer keep washing loads of clean clothes. 10. The dust has helped me save on cosmetics this season as it is Mother Nature’s make up, covering up all sorts of unsightly blemishes. No, there is no sort of color matching, but the contouring along my eyes, nose and chin sure do accentuate my chiseled features. Men enjoy it too as now their mustaches and beards have never looked so thick and full. Of course no one is really thankful for the dust, the result of a dry drought season. No one really likes their house covered in dust or their mouth full of grit. I do admit that spotting a busy rancher by his dustcloud does really have its upsides, but that’s not reason enough to want the dust to remain. While we still plead for the moisture we so desperately need, something we can only have by the grace of heaven, we can always try to look for the good in whatever comes our way. Long or short, this season of drought will eventually come to pass and we can either complain our way through it or grin and bear it. Like one of my favorite quotes says about the hard times, “You either have to laugh or cry. I prefer to laugh. Crying gives me a headache.” And with so much dust, crying just makes me muddy...

Following up after the 4th of July, the LaGrand Aqua Plunge held their final session of summer swimming lessons beginning July 14. Topping out just under 140 swimmers, the pool was full for the four different time slots. Perusing through the list of names for those taking lessons, you might find some that have already been previously listed. The staff at the pool shared that for many families, it is common for their kids to participate in multiple sessions for the summer to help get them through the

courses more quickly, keep working on skills they are lacking on, and have a fun summer in the pool. There may also be a lot of names not recognized from our community. Despite living in other communities with other swimming lesson options, a number of swimmers make the drive to Malad. Between word of mouth, visiting family, or young families returning to do lessons where they learned to swim, out of towners are in the LaGrand Aqua Plunge swim lessons as the Malad natives.

Once again, These lessons are thanks to a number of young pool employees, most previous graduates of

similar classes and lessons while some have dedicated their time to work and serve there for countless years.

Lifeguards/teachers: Kami Willie Heather Howe Kassidy Brackin Cam Howe Brycen Howe Aly Wright Kennadee Howe Addison Ashby

Level 2 Tristan Smith Braxtyn Schwartz Ainsley Beyler Madeline Shandrew Kimber Phillips Charlotte Werk Lexie Smith Gracie Cutter

Level 3 Madison Niefnegger Audrey Blaisdell Saige Blaisdell Kyler Blaisdell Emma Price Wesley Olsen Kalista Winard Lily Blaisdell

Hunter Clark Claire Hornecker

Teachers: Carol Howe Daisy Huckeby Mckenzie Tripp Kristin Bealer Kenzie Miller Paige Wilson Kennadee Thomas Kayle Carter Jaxton Price Jaden Price Kristle Jensen Tenlee Sweeten Dantley Lewis

Level 3 Emmett McClellan Olivia Shandrew Mollie Smith Titan Beyler Brittany Baker

Level 4 Dekker Davis Zach Palmer Kinsey Morgan Blaisdell Baylor Adams Haize Davis Payson Price Brookell Nimer

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Swimming Lessons

Aides: Rosie Butler Allie Hanks Franklin Fesler Bentley Teeples Seth Huckaby Dax Nimer Gage Steed Cassidy Shrenk Luke Schow Alyssa Seamons Chesney Hannum Kennadee Hannum Jason Jones Zoey Jones Britton Venable Thatcher Sweeten Mikell Clark Alivia Howe Lyla Howe Participating in the session three swimming lessons are: Session 1 (July 14-24) 8 AM Level 1 McCray Petro Percy Smith McCoy Moeller Stratton McClellan Dawson Sohler C Y

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Level 4 Wynn Werk Alyssa Cutler Mason Chabries Maverick Beyler Victoria Anderson Camilla Anderson Lila Howe Level 5/6 Aiden Chabries Laef Huckaby 9 AM Level 1 Hadlee Blaisdell Paislee Blaisdell Haken Olsen McKinley Daniels Kolt Adams Ella Hubbard Cash Houston Clancey Houston Haven Green Lucas Wood Level 2 Monte Howe Bella Howe Beau Adams Conner Winward Oliver Fisher Quinn Van Bebber Tinley Moon Webb Houston Whitley Houston Brance Blaisdell Riggs Davis

10 AM Level 1 Tylee Clark Colter Jones Camden Jones Ira Patterson Clancy Patterson Raystyn Nimer Addison Atkinson Presley Knight Avie Langston Scarlett Hornecker Lily Clark Samvel Cox Waylon Knight Level 2 Hannah Cox Chevy Nimer Julie Clark Lucy Clark Arora Addis Easton Bowman Mitchell Hornecker Kooper Robbins Colton Batlaan Holden Talamantes Lukas Deschamps Will Deschamps Pheonyx Barthlome Gunner Clark Genesis Talamantes Level 3 Ruthie Angell Bracken Davis James Cox

Level 4 Lucy Bird Bea Chipman Crosby Jones Olivia Briscoe 11 AM Level 1 Lola Mott Kinsley Bird Renner Schow Evie Dredge Stockton Jeppsen Kaleb Nielson Lilly Zitting Ellie Workman Taron Conger Okalani Vimahi Level 2 Willow Hubbard Nicholas Waldron Riveilyn Schow Hazel Hollingsworth Emeryson Wise Kai Dredge Avery Eliason Darla Zitting Porter Zitting Level 3 Wade Eliason Rixten Bird Rhett Coleman Niles Mott Brielle Bird Harper Hubbard Eliza Zitting Lynk Anderson Level 4 Jack Coleman Jake Palmer Shaun Zitting Aaron Zitting James Ziting Level 5/6 Paige Eliason MaHayla Crowther Eva Coleman Lacey Palmer Rhuze Anderson

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