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September 24, 2026 | Vol. 146 No. 39
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New Animal Regulations from USDA
The Malad Valley Men’s Welsh Chorus performed in the open air at the new location in Samaria for this year’s Festival.
Welsh Festival thrives in Samaria There was some anxiety in the lead up to the 2026 Welsh Festival, it would be fair to say. After two decades spent in Malad City, the festival had become something of a known quantity. It was announced last year that the Welsh Festival would be moving to Samaria under reshaped leadership. At the time of the announcement, it wasn’t completely clear what the shape of the Festival would be, going forward. We are pleased to report that the Welsh Festival turns out to be in fine shape, and that Samaria turns out to be a perfect location for the event. Before we get into some of the specifics, the first thing to note is that the location provided for a more integrated and dynamic experience than the combination of the church building and city park had allowed for in the past. Because of the way events were scheduled in the past, there was often a distinct “down time” between various presentations inside the church, with a separate vendor/stage area in the park that was not consistently used during the time. The Samaria location was set up as a basically circular (or continuous, anyway) path through the events. This allowed for each circuit of the grounds to allow for something new or previously unnoticed to greet guests, which made for a more immersive, energetic experience. It also meant that the crowds gathered for events taking place on the stage were steady, and fluctuated as guests wandered past on the larger path
through the event. The marquee events for the Festival remained the same as in years past, with the chairing of the new Bard of The Festival taking place at the end of the day Saturday, and musical performances held on the same stage. But even those things, along with the other elements of the Festival, certainly took on new life in their new location. In addition, a number of new events were introduced, many of which are likely to become parts of the future tradition. In with the new Early Friday morning as the Festival officially kicked off, the first major act was the unveiling and dedicating of the newly installed stage. The stage, which was constructed on the site became the centerpiece of the Festival over the weekend, serving as the primary location for performers. The stage, fittingly, was dedicated as the Olive May Davis Osmond cabin, in honor of the (arguably) most famous resident of Samaria, Olive Osmond. Welsh Festival Director Luke Waldron spoke about the involvement of the Osmonds in Samaria and Heritage Square, and was joined over an internet connection by Aaron Osmond, who expressed regret that the family could not be in attendance, but wished everyone there the best of times at the Festival. On Saturday, the premier morning event was also new, and involved a heated competition between differ-
ent groups of students on a challenge course set up at the west end of the square. Teams representing the Dragons Drumline, Student Council, the Knights Science Club, Math Counts, MMS Football, and Knights Cross Country all competed against one another in a multi-stage competition of strength and skill. Events included a dash through missile throwing defenders, fortification building, archery, and obstacle course, and more. This new addition to the Festival was a fun-filled and exciting way to spend the morning – an entertaining thing to watch, and something that the participants seemed to enjoy a great deal. Brad and Melanie Coleman, who had recently developed a program for the popular “Race to Independence” event over the summer designed the course and competition. At the end of the day, the winners were the MHS Student Council, followed by the Football team and the Math and Science Club. A lot to do In addition to the main events, Heritage Square was filled with many booths, cabins, and activities throughout the weekend. The nature of the cabins, which allow for one small group at a time, made for a natural series of small discussion/activity centers. “Passports” were used to help people keep a record of what they had visited. WELSH FESTIVAL On Page 2
Suicide Awareness and Prevention Walk 10th year Once again, the Suicide Awareness and Prevention Walk was held at the Event Center and Fairgrounds, as well as the Malad City Cemetery. The event, which had been held at the high school until last year, involved a number of information tables and resources, as well as keynote speaker and a walk to the cemetery. Ever since the “Million Broken Hearts” monument was installed several years ago, the walk is directed toward visiting that emblematic structure. The Million Broken Hearts monument, which was brought into being through the efforts of resident Jill Vanderwood, among others, is devoted to the memories of those who have died through violence, accident, or suicide. Along the path leading to the monument were signs holding the names of those from the area who have taken their own lives. Some of the names are from an amazing number of years ago, while others have digits on them that can’t help but cause a pang of sadness and regret. The event has been a shared effort of connected local mental health and counseling organizations, including Nell J Redfield Memorial Hospital and the Oneida Crisis Center. This year’s event also included resources from the City of Malad, Idaho District Juvenile Justice Council, Labyrinth Assessment and Behavioral Services, Magellan Health, Oneida School District Counseling Departments, Oneida County Library, Oneida County Senior Center, Shelby jo Studio, Southeastern Idaho Public Health, The Village, and Valley View Counseling. Additional support came from Rachel Madsen, who organized the scaven-
The walk from the Event Center to the cemetery was well attended.
ger hunt, and the MHS Culinary Students and FCCLA for preparing and serving the food, and he MHS Student Council for their support. Kathy Hubbard was recognized for her tireless efforts. The keynote speaker for the evening was Nicole Daniels, of Valley View Counseling. The spoken portion of the evening was held in the sale arena this year, and the weather made for an inspiring place to hear a message as the sun set. Daniels was born and raised in Malad, graduating from SUICIDE PREVENTION On Page 2
INSIDE THE ENTERPRISE Bard’s Poem........................................Pg. 2 School Board.......................................Pg. 3 Puzzles................................................Pg. 6
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On Monday, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced a new set of actions aimed at strengthening federal oversight of companion-animal welfare, particularly dogs regulated under the Animal Welfare Act (AWA). The USDA says it plans to propose updated dog-welfare regulations in 2027, following more than 7,500 public comments on issues including humane care, veterinary treatment, exercise, socialization, recordkeeping, and research use. The agency is also sending more than 2,000 notices to dog breeders reminding them of existing welfare requirements. It has created an Animal Protection Bureau, a specialized unit intended to improve inspections, investigate potential violations, and identify unlicensed or unauthorized operations. USDA’s Office of Inspector General plans to increase staffing devoted to animal-fighting and related investigations by 20% over the coming year. The department also says it will more aggressively pursue repeat violators and review breeders who surrendered licenses but may continue operating in ways that circumvent the AWA. The proposed move represents a combination of future regulatory changes, increased inspections and enforcement, breeder education, and additional investigative resources. The announcement primarily concerns animals covered by federal animal-welfare laws, rather than imposing new requirements directly on ordinary pet owners.
Emmy Wins
The 78th Primetime Emmy Awards, held September 14, 2026, celebrated television from the 2025–26 season. Hosted by Mariska Hargitay at Los Angeles’s Peacock Theater, the ceremony’s biggest winner was Apple TV’s Widow’s Bay, which won Outstanding Comedy Series and six awards during the televised ceremony. The Television Academy said the series set a record for the most Emmys won by a comedy series in a single year. HBO Max’s The Pitt won Outstanding Drama Series for the second consecutive year. Noah Wyle also won lead actor in a drama, while Rhea Seehorn won lead actress for Pluribus. Tom Pelphrey took supporting actor for Task, and Allison Janney won supporting actress for The Diplomat. In comedy, Jean Smart won lead actress for Hacks, her fifth consecutive Emmy in that category and eighth overall. Matthew Rhys won lead actor for Widow’s Bay. DTF St. Louis won Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series, while The Traitors won its third consecutive reality-competition Emmy. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert won variety series for the second year in a row.
Diesel woes continue
With diesel prices continuing to hit new records ($6.50 nationally over the weekend), some Republicans are pushing the Trump administration to halt US exports of fuel to allies. Researchers warn that an export ban could potentially drive up gas prices across the board, ultimately harming consumers and refineries. Diesel fuel touches every sector of the economy, from agriculture to construction to even things like Amazon delivery and basic supply chain operation.
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Some of the sights included: John Shaw, who held classes in Welsh language concepts; Carolyn Twede Frank, who performed puppet shows throughout the weekend in addition to hosting an author table; Metalwork demonstrations from Shadow Mountain Forge, Spoon Carving information from Robert Washburn, dance sessions with the Teeples Dancers, Welsh Food from the Welsh Kitchen, Painting from Pennie Wolf, Quilting with Tammy Benson, and much, much more. It was truly a busy and entertaining place to be all weekend. Presbyterian Church In addition to the events in Samaria, the “little church on the hill” that has served to Presbyterians for more than 140 years also hosted visitors from several groups over the weekend. Pastor Nathan Sobers, along with speakers Toni Werk and Jean Thomas, gave visitors information about the background of the church building itself, as well as the Welsh immigrants to the Malad Valley. The entertaining history lesson also included stories about the tension between Samaria and Malad, and Malad and Soda Springs in the area’s early history. A discussion of the “ring and run” gang and the construction of a new bell support were also given. If you know you know, apparently! The chairing of the bard One of the traditions that was definitely maintained was the chairing of the Bard. As they have for the past couple of years, the previous bards gathered on stage for a “circle” in which
And in third, the Math and Science Club
they read poems specifically written for the occasion. Cory Webster, Dotty Evanson, Blaine Scott, Monte John, Candice Lemmon, and Robert Washburn were able to be present to do so, while Jan Myers was not able to make it. After the customary readings of the new poems by pseudonym, the new bard and the new Patsy Price Scott Poetry Prize recipient were named. The 2026 Bard of the Festival is Karalee Tooke, whose poem “ Songs of the Cliffs” is reprinted here. The winner of the Patsy Price Scott prize for 2026 is Carolyn Twede Frank, with her poem “Welsh After All.” Karen Milne was recognized as an Honorable Mention. Finally, the Festival itself was dedicated to Dr. Jean Thomas, who was for many years the public face of the Welsh Festival, and is largely credited with making it into what it became and keeping it an important centerpiece of Malad’s identity. She was presented with a plaque that will become a permanent part of the stage, as well as a song composed and performed in her honor, and a basket of thank you gifts. Jean will be the first to insist that she was not the only one involved and all the recognition was unnecessary and unwanted. I have now saved her the trouble of having to tell you that, since everyone knows she obviously deserves the recognition. The 2026 Welsh Festival brought a lot of changes to the field, but in doing so it made a good argument about how the festival can persist and even grow as it goes forward. Congratulations to everyone, past and present, who make the Welsh Festival a continued success!
Luke Waldron displays the plaque celebrating Jean Thomas
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MHS. She later graduated from ISU with a Master’s in Counseling, and she is the founder of Valley View Counseling in Malad with more than 9 years of experience. “I am happy to see so many people here,” Daniels said. “Would you be willing to tke a second and look around for a moment? There are so many people here, and it’s awesome. I see friends, families, neighbors, kids, coworkers...some of you might be here because you’ve lost someone you love. Some of you might be here because you’ve struggled with your own mental health and suicidal thoughts, you are currently strug-
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Bard Karalee Waldron Tooke (center), with the Knight Mason Washburn, and Karen Milne (left) and Carolyn Frank (right).
2026 Welsh Festival Bard Poem Songs of the Cliffs BY KARALEE WALDRON TOOKE
What is this place along the cliffs of Wales, Where I love to explore the rugged shore? As I walk on the cliffs, waves crash below; I hear them singing of time gone and of future yet told. My Welsh ancestors heard these same waves sing their song; They left the land never to return. But hoping in their heart generations yet to come Would return to hear the songs once more – The songs of love, the songs of work, The songs of sacrifice, the songs of hope -Each wave carries echoes of their toil. On Pembrokeshire heights or Glamorgan’s edge, Salt wind whispers through the fields of wild heather. The cliffs of Wales remember every foot that passes, Their ancient voices rising with the tide. I stand where dragon-hearted forebears stood, On stone that guards this sacred land. The waves still sing their songs of old; I am the generation they hoped would come To walk these Welsh cliffs and hear it all-Their songs of love, their songs of work, Their songs of sacrifice, their songs of hope.
gling, or you are supporting someone who is struggling. Some of you might be here because you believe in community and supporting one another, and some of you might be here because you got invited and you weren’t sure what to expect.” “However you got here, I’m really glad that you did. Today is not a sad day. Today is a hopeful day. We are gathered here to walk because we believe in the same things. We believe in humans. We believe that mental health matters, and we believe that no one should have to carry really hard things alone. And that is powerful.” “As a counselor in this community, I sit with people day in and day out who are dealing with some of
the hardest challenges in their lives. If there’s anything I’ve learned, it’s this—no one is immune to struggling. Every single person here is currently struggling or is supporting someone who has something hard going on in their life, because that’s part of being human. It doesn’t mean there’s something wrong with you, it just means you’re human.” “Historically,” Daniels continued, “mental health struggles have been talked about silently, especially struggles involving suicide. We treat them like secrets, something shameful, something we whisper about but don’t say out loud. But I have to tell you, silence doesn’t protect people. Silence isolates people. So that’s
why we’re here--to talk about it out loud and start having some of those conversations so you can continue them outside of here.” Daniels went on to explain the importance of being aware of your mind and emotional state, and recognizing that seeking help is not a marker of weakness, but an assertion of strength. “Only strong people seek help when they need it,” she said. Daniels discussed some of the particular issues facing rural communities like Malad, and encouraged the audience to look out for one another and check in on others. Following her remarks, the group walked to the cemetery and then dispersed.
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School Board Report - September
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After a work session, the Oneida School Board met on Tuesday, September 15, for its regular monthly meeting. Board members Shane Howard and Tresie Carter had to leave the meeting early due to schedule conflicts. Elise Reel, PowerSchool Specialist for Oneida School District and for the Idaho Home Learning Academy, was honored as the “Employee of the Month.” (See accompanying article.) During public input, Harold Carey, a former high school teacher who now lives in Oneida County, stressed the need for the School District to have a clear policy related to AI. Reports Superintendent Dallan Rupp reported that District enrollment is down 12 students, probably due to a very large class graduating last year. The storage facility at the ball fields is progressing and should be finished by October 1. Previously allocated bond funds will pay for the building. State school funds will pay for the next two bond installments. Mr. Rupp also reported that Malad High School received three $5000 CTE grants from the State Career and Technical Education Department for high-performing programs: the culinary arts program and the education and training program (both taught by Shantel Tavoian) and the nursing assistant program (taught by Rachel Madsen). These grants are based on the number of students who qualify to take the state Technical Skills Assessment and the number of students who pass the assessment, thereby meeting the competencies prescribed by the state, and on the number of students passing the Workplace Readiness Exam. The purpose of the grants is to recognize and promote high-performing secondary CTE programs. Principal Jeanie Reeder of Stone Elementary School thanked the 4-H program for their service project during which students spread bark on the new playground. The Curlew youth groups and leaders cleaned the playground and spread bark, and Scott Page hauled off the dump pile. The Back-to-School Breakfast was very successful. With the 4th grade now attending the Stone School, there are 20 students enrolled. The new reading program rewards students with ice cream; the more they read, the more ice cream they get. Principal Sarah McIntyre of Malad Elementary School thanked the PTO,
the American Legion Auxiliary, and an anonymous donor for providing school supplies so that all students have what they need to begin the school year. The students participated in the Liberty Bell event at Pioneer Park. Training in various assessments will be done as part of the strategic plan. Principal Josh Smith of Malad Middle School reported that attendance is at 95%. He also talked about the mission, vision, values, and goals for the school. “The mission of Malad Middle School is to empower students to excel by providing a safe, supportive community and challenging learning environment.” The vision states, “We will be a school that prepared students for High School and the future by ensuring that every student is authentic, responsible, motivated, optimistic, and respectful.” Mr. Smith went on to discuss goals for the students and his goals for himself as principal. Fall sports are underway, and the teams are doing well with 34 students out for cross-country, 33 boys out for football, and 22 girls out for volleyball. The student council is trying a new system of Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports (PBIS) by offering Behavior Bucks to students who do good things, not just get good grades. Principal Robert Hannah of Malad High School reported that attendance is at 94%. He also reviewed the school’s mission: “To prepare every student for academic and personal success.” The school’s vision is “to inspire academic excellence and lifelong success for every student.” The values and his personal goals as principal are tied to the school’s mission and vision. The 2026 theme for MHS is “One Family, One Flame” as the Student Council attempts to improve the school culture so that everyone is excited about being in school. Mr. Hannah also mentioned the moment of silence at the beginning of every school day when everyone is quiet for one minute immediately after the Pledge of Allegiance. There are a lot of activities on the calendar, but the big one – Homecoming-- is next week. Action Items The Board approved the School Board-Teacher Master Agreement for 2026-27. The Board approved the new school lunch prices; the price of every meal will increase $.10. The elementary school staff is attempting to get students who
qualify for free- and- reduced meals to sign up for the program. The Board approved the following overnight trips for FFA and FCCLA: FCCLA Leadership Training on November 12-15 in Anaheim, California; FFA National Convention on October 21-27 in Louisville, Kentucky; FFA regional competition on March 30-April 3 in Twin Falls, and FFA state competition on June 6-12 in Moscow. Policies The Board dealt with several policies, procedures, forms in the ongoing effort to update the District policy manual. To see the approved policies, go to the District website: www. oneidaschooldistrict.org. The Board approved on 2nd reading the code of ethics and the related form that all Board members must sign every year. The school schedule policy was approved on 2nd reading so that the District policy aligns with the Idaho School Board Association recommended policy. The policy includes designated holidays and instruction hours. A new policy related to high school credit recovery was approved for 1st reading. Every high school must have a policy about credit recovery. The policy dealing with open enrollment was changed significantly because of actions by the Idaho Legislature. The status of enrollment at schools is available on the website. The policy and related procedures and forms were approved for 1st reading. The issue of hazing, harassment, intimidation, bullying, cyber bullying, and menacing in schools is coming before the Legislature. The ISBA will keep districts apprised of needed policy changes as this is a policy that must be reviewed annually. The policy and related procedures and forms were approved for 1st reading. The policy on student discipline must be reviewed annually. The updated policy, which aligns with the ISBA recommended policy, was approved on 1st reading. The policy on student use of alcohol, tobacco, and illegal drugs does not address caffeine pouches, which are a concern of the School Resource Officer. Additional information will be sought from ISBA on the issue, which may lead to changes in the policy. The policy, which must be reviewed annually, was approved for 1st reading.
The policy related to the District’s fund account system must be reviewed annually. The recommended ISBA policy mandates more detail in the system; more changes will be made to the current policy. The policy was approved for 1st reading. The ISBA policy on fire drills recommends that schools designate places off school grounds for students to gather during fire drills. The policy was approved for 1st reading. The policy about student suicide was tabled due to the ISBA policy going through changes and the Board wanting clarification on several points. Personnel The following personnel were approved, pending their passing the State-mandated background check: Kimberly Bennett as MHS/MMS music accompanist; Hayley Roberts as a Malad Middle School paraprofessional; Wendy Egbert as a Malad High School special education paraprofessional; Jeanie Miller as a substitute teacher; Brooke Purdum as a school lunch substitute; Cecilia Hess as a MHS drama club volunteer; and Trae Gunnel as a Stone relief bus driver. The following coaches were approved; they also must pass the background check: Brett Evanson as the Malad High School head girls’ basketball coach; Zach Beutler as the MHS head boys’ basketball coach with Clint Bastian as varsity assistant coach, Trisha Beutler as junior varsity assistant coach, Chet Keetch as C-team assistant coach, and Lex Smith and Dave Anderson as volunteer coaches; Devin Morrison as MHS head boys’ wrestling coach with Allen Edwards, Caleb Williams, and Johnny Blaisdell as assistant coaches and Tom Maddox, Josh Davis, Clint Price, James Rindlisbaker, and Haydon Montgomery as volunteer coaches; Grayson Williams as MHS assistant girls’ wrestling coach with Kade Price, Sherry Blaisdell, and Russ Clark as volunteer coaches. The following personnel were approved for the after-school program; they also must pass the background check: Kim Jeppsen as MES homework assistant; Adley Kimberling as MMS homework assistant; Christie Schow as MES/MMS STEM coordinator; Sara Richardson as MMS homework assistant and PE facilitator; and Hyrum Hanks as MMS high school student aide.
Elise Reel was honored as the Oneida School District “Employee of the Month” at the School Board meeting on Tuesday, September 15. Elise serves as the PowerSchool Specialist for Oneida School District and for the Idaho Home Learning Academy. In recognition of Elise’s honor, Jeanie Reeder, Principal of Stone School, read the following letter:
“[As the PowerSchool Specialist for the District,] Elise is always quick to respond and consistently goes above and beyond to make sure students are enrolled in the correct courses and have complete schedules. “Elise is an excellent problem solver and is always willing to jump in when something isn’t quite right in PowerSchool. She is especially helpful during
busy times when teachers are entering grades, running reports, and making sure important information doesn’t get missed. Her knowledge, patience, and willingness to help make a big difference for our staff. “Malad Elementary shared, ‘Elise has been wonderful. She is always willing to help us at the elementary, and we are very appreciative of her time and efforts!’ “IHLA shared, “Elise serves on the tech and enrollment teams at IHLA, as well as in many other roles. She is always willing to jump into any task that needs to be done. She consistently takes initiative, approaches challenges with a problem-solving mindset, and looks for ways to improve processes so our teams can be proactive rather
than reactive. She is wonderful to work with, bringing a positive, collaborative attitude to everything she does and often with a sense of humor, making hard timelines more enjoyable. Elise provides clear, supportive leadership to those on her teams. Her dedication, initiative, and commitment to helping others make her truly deserving of this recognition.’ “We are so grateful for Elise and all she does behind the scenes to support our schools, teachers, and students. Her responsiveness, dedication, and willingness to go the extra mile make her an invaluable part of our team.” To honor Elise, Superintendent Dallan Rupp presented her with a copy of the “Starfish” story, a plaque, and a gift card to a local restaurant.
Employee of the Month - Elise Reel
Jeanie Reeder (principal), Elise Reel (EOM), Superintendent Dallan Rupp
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Don’t carry it all alone
September 24, 2026
There is no group of people, no industry or culture that isn’t touched by the devastation of suicide. Some of the roughest, toughest, pull-you-up-by-your-bootstraps and cowboy-up kind of people can find themselves struggling with depression, anxiety, hopelessness or other mental health challenges. Agriculture is not immune. Farming, fishing and forestry rank among the occupations with the highest suicide rates in the United States. Research into suicide among farmers and ranchers has shown that there is rarely one simple cause. Instead, financial, physical, emotional, family and social pressures can pile up until a person feels like there is no way forward. Financial stability is one of the greatest concerns. An operation may include hundreds of livestock, expensive machinery and thousands of acres, but that doesn’t necessarily mean there is much money left over at the end of the year. Hay, fertilizer, seed, equipment, parts, fuel and labor continue to put pressure on already-tight budgets. Operating loans and higher interest rates add another layer of risk, while unpredictable markets can leave producers hoping for prices to rise, only
to watch them fall. There is the pressure to keep up with an ever-changing industry. Technology, regulations, markets and consumer expectations are constantly evolving. For some, those changes bring opportunity. For others, they can be frustrating and disheartening, particularly when traditions and generations of experience are tied to doing things a certain way. And then there is the weather. Drought, blizzards, flooding, freezing temperatures and abnormal heat can damage crops, reduce forage, affect livestock and increase expenses. Sometimes, they can leave an operation with no option but to sell out. Then there is the question of what happens next. Many farmers and ranchers carry the uncertainty of who will keep the family operation running. More of the rising generations are choosing not to return, leaving aging producers without an heir. Those who do return can feel tremendous pressure to keep the family operation going and may feel they cannot be the ones to fail. For older farmers and ranchers, the struggle can look different. Research has found that older farmers who died by suicide were more likely to have experienced physi-
cal health problems. For someone whose identity has been tied to farming or ranching for most of their life, no longer being physically able to do the work can bring its own loss. While many of us love the peace and quiet of rural life, isolation can also make things harder. Mental health care can be more difficult to access, and the stigma surrounding mental illness can make asking for help even harder. Then there is the culture itself. Farmers and ranchers are used to solving problems. Fixing fences. Repairing equipment. Pulling calves. Making do when something breaks. Figuring out how to keep going when the weather, markets or finances don’t cooperate. When there is no other fix, they turn to a more permanent solution. We are proud of being tough. But sometimes being tough becomes a reason not to admit that we aren’t okay. As these burdens pile on one another, a person can begin to believe that they can’t win, that they aren’t good enough or that there is no way out. And that is where we need to change the conversation. The first step to reducing suicide in agriculture is to admit, out loud, that this is real. The old advice to toughen up and get over it doesn’t work when
someone is struggling. We need to make room for people to admit when they aren’t okay. That might mean asking a neighbor how they are really doing. It might mean sitting down with an accountant, financial advisor or succession planner before a problem becomes a crisis. It might mean stepping away from the farm or ranch for a little while and making time for friends, family or something outside of work. Most importantly, it means asking for help. Asking for help isn’t weakness, and needing help doesn’t mean you’ve failed. Talk to a friend, spouse, family member, doctor, counselor or someone you trust. In the United States, you can also call or text **988** to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Cowboy or not, maybe it’s time we cowboy up in a new way when it comes to mental health and suicide prevention. We can’t control the weather. We can’t control the markets. We can’t control every expense, regulation, family decision or challenge that comes our way. But we can look out for each other. Sometimes, the toughest thing a farmer or rancher can do is admit they don’t have to carry it all alone.
The Malad City Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council (MYAC) held their first meeting for the 2026/2027 school year on August 30. Three new members from the incoming Freshman class were sworn into membership in the council: Raejon Black, Bentley Teeples, and Rose Butler. Last year, the council changed their recruiting efforts to a “peer to peer” approach. Because of their efforts council membership is now at 15, the maximum the Bylaws allow. Mayor Joan Hawkins presented their video and an application for award at the annual convention of the Association of Idaho Cities in June. The Malad MYAC was one of three that received awards at the convention. A plaque is on display at the entrance to Malad City Hall. The MYAC is led by Chairman Abbie Cox; Co-Chairman Emree
Hanks; Secretary Myriam Teeples; Public Relations/Historian Laney Coatney; and Standby Officer Lucas Jackson. Other members are Sadie Hooste, Nolan Briscoe, Audrey Moss, Aspen Allen, Breille Bastian, Tenlee Sweeten, and Hope Briggs. The Mission Statement of the MYAC is to gather an accurate opinion of how the teenagers who live in Malad City and who attend school at Malad High School would like to see Malad City address youth issues and promote positive programs for the youth; to equip teenagers with an understanding of local government; serve the community, build practical leadership skills and techniques; and help to develop, organize, and complete programs, projects and activities for the young people of Malad City. Members are required to attend at least one city
council meeting in a school year and perform public service. The major service project of the MYAC is the “Council Closet” which is located at Malad High School for Malad High School and Malad Middle School students. The closet contains hygiene products,
food, snacks, clothing, blankets, winter clothing, water, and other items that are free to those who may need them. The MYAC serves as an arm of the Oneida Crisis Center. Each year a drive is held to restock the “Council Closet”, with the focus this year being on snack food items.
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Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council organizes for new school year
Bentley Teeples, Raejon Black, Rose Butler and Chairman Abbie Cox
Youth Council: Hope Briggs, Laney Coatney, Lucas Jackson, Abbie Cox, Nathan Briscoe, Myriam Teeples, Bentley Teeples, Aspen Allen, Audrey Moss; Front row l-r: Rose Butler, Emree Hanks, Brielle Bastian, Tenlee Sweeten, Raejon Black. Not pictured: Sadie Hooste
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I spent Tuesday morning with Sage, HP’s new AI assistant. It started out pleasant enough but after an hour my pleasantness was wearing thin. A few times during the conversation I wanted to hang up and call Steve Daniels, HP’s Malad connection, but I really wanted to see if Sage could solve my problem. Here’s some background, in July of this year I ordered a 910 cyan ink cartridge for my printer from Amazon. On Tuesday my cyan (which is HP code for blue) ran dry, so I got the new cartridge and replaced the empty one. I was feeling proud that I was prepared. After the printer went through its whirring and stirrings, I got the message “cartridge incompatible with printer.” I knew I had the right cartridge, so I figured maybe it hadn’t clicked in just right. I popped it out and reinserted. Same message. I tried it a third and a fourth time and got the same result. I was thinking, “the definition of an idiot is to keep doing the same thing and expect a different result.” Next, I tried resetting the printer by unplugging and starting it up again. Still incompatible. I got online and texted Amazon. I explained my trouble. They told me to contact HP and gave me the info I needed. I did and that is when I met Sage. Sage sounded human and she spoke American English which was better than some customer service calls I’ve been on. She got my info. I told her what I had already tried, but she wanted me to try it again, so I did…still thinking about the definition of an idiot. She had me try a couple of other things: unplug from the back of the printer and from the wall, wait 60 seconds and then plug back in. Also, she had me dust the copper connection plates on the cartridge. All to no avail, still incompatible. She was going to move me on to a real person. However, during this transfer our connection dropped. I had to go back to Amazon, get the connecting
BIRTHDAYS Alan Boot, Sept. 25 Macey Carter, Sept. 26 Jill Davis, Sept. 26 Bracken Dorius, Sept. 26 Blake Jenkins, Sept. 26 Grant Jensen, Sept. 26 Wendy Madsen, Sept. 26 Jordan Madson, Sept. 26 Benjamin Peterson, Sept. 26 Catherine Pettis, Sept. 26 Marjorie Denkers, Sept. 26 David Corbridge, Sept. 27 Tasha Terry, Sept. 27 Garry White, Sept. 27 Kathy Atkinson, Sept. 28 Kevin Lewis, Sept. 28 Clint Tubbs, Sept. 28 Con Christoffersen, Sept. 29 Aaron Cosby, Sept. 29 Tayja Grote, Sept. 29
info and try again. Sage answered, she must have been waiting for me. Miraculously, she knew who I was, however we still had to go through stuff to get to a live person. Guess what? My live person did not speak American English fluently. I felt a little sorry for him because he spoke very slowly and tried to articulate every letter. I was trying hard, but it took a long time. During our time we discovered my ink cartridge had expired in 2022. He immediately quoted policy which said basically…sorry we can’t do anything for you. He told me to contact Amazon. I did and endured a whole new set of texted questions. One being we can’t help because the return policy is 30 days. That was up in August. I explained the blue, excuse me, cyan cartridge had not run out on my printer until today, so the 30-day-policy really didn’t work with ink cartridges. Somehow, I ended up with a live person. I don’t even remember how that happened. This person’s English wasn’t great, but I didn’t feel sorry for him. Finally, after he had excused himself to talk to a supervisor he came back on and started with, “Our policy is you must return an item within 30 days…” I interrupted and told him how all I wanted was a blue ink cartridge and I’d been on the phone for over two hours and… Evidently, I took a breath because he interjected, “you cut me off, Dootty (he pronounced my name funny), I was going to tell you we are making an exception and will restore $15 to your account.” $15 for two hours of pain. I made more than that at the Malad Drive In 50 years ago. However, Life is Good. I have a $15 credit on Amazon. I now know that Amazon doesn’t rotate their merchandise any better than I do. And…my faith is restored in humankind. A human discovered the cartridge was expired, and a human made an exception. And…this human learned not to interrupt!
Caleb Hess, Sept. 29 Shane Howard, Sept. 29 Brandon Talbot, Sept. 29 Monte Bott, Sept. 30 Cambrie Williams, Sept. 30 Cindy Dives, Sept. 30 Allen Edwards, Sept. 30 Bill Fisher, Sept. 30 Chad Madsen, Sept. 30 Trevor Price, Sept. 30 Jed Shaw, Sept. 30 Deneice Tubbs, Sept. 30 Doug Jensen, Oct. 1 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
NEWS OF RECORD ONEIDA COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE Robert Michael Jones, Malad, muffler causing excessive fumes or smoke, $10.50, costs $56.50 Joseph Michael Kimberling Malad, fail to use safety restraint, $10.00 Ryker Tim Purdum, Malad, speeding in school zone, $100.00, costs $56.50 Addison Waldron, Malad, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50 MALAD CITY Kelle Kelly, Malad, fail to obey traffic control device, $33.50, costs $56.50 Timothy Antonio Waldez, Clearfield, operate vehicle without a current or valid class d/operator’s license, $150.00, costs $157.50 IDAHO STATE POLICE Roxana Alvarez, Ogden, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50 Dax R Bailey, Rupert, speeding,
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$33.50, costs $56.50 Benjamin James Checketts, Millville, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50 Sydney J Draper, Idaho Falls, operation of motor vehicle while operating mobile device, $75.00, costs $56.50 Charles John Carthe, Riverside, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50 Joseph Owan Gibson, Clackamas, speeding (16 mph or over), $98.50, costs $56.50 Daniel Paniagua, Eagle Mountain, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50 Talynn Marie Scoffin, Parker, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50 Ephraim Pahnke Simmons, Salt Lake City, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50 Ayden Thomas Stukenholtz, Kimberly, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50 Gage Patrick Willsey, Twin Falls, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50 RECORDED LIST September 14, 2026 Quit Claim Deed - Grantor: Wil-
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Menu Subject to Change without Notice 2026 - 2027 Prices ES: Breakfast $2.60; Lunch $3.25 MMS/MHS: Breakfast $2.70; Lunch $3.45 Reduced Student Meals: Breakfast $.30; Lunch $.40 BREAKFAST
Malad Elementary Served with Fruit, Choice of Juice or Milk Monday, September 28 - Cereal Assortment, Churro, Fruit, Juice/ Milk Tuesday, September 29 - Cereal Assortment, Breakfast Burrito, Fruit, Juice/Milk Wednesday, September 30 – Cereal Assortment, Mini Waffle, Fruit, Juice/Milk Thursday, October 1 – Cereal Assortment, Mini Bagel, Fruit, Juice/Milk
Malad Middle & High School Served with Fruit, Choice of Juice or Milk Monday, September 28 - Cereal Assortment, French Toast Sticks, Fruit, Juice/Milk Tuesday, September 29 - Cereal Assortment, Breakfast Bagel Pizza, Fruit, Juice/Milk Wednesday, September 30 - Cereal Assortment, Cinni Mini, Fruit, Juice/Milk Thursday, October 1 – Cereal Assortment, Breakfast on a Stick, Fruit, Juice/Milk
LUNCH Malad Elementary Served with Fruit & Vegetables Choice of Juice or Milk Monday, September 28 – Chicken Tenders, Mashed Potatoes w/ Gravy, Roll, Food Choice – Celery Sticks or Grapes Tuesday, September 29 – Sloppy Joe, Chips, Food Choice – Carrot Sticks or Applesauce Wednesday, September 30 – Breakfast for Lunch, Sausage Patty, Eggs, French Toast, Food Choice – Corn or Strawberries Thursday, October 1 - Chicken Sandwich, Baked Fries, Food Choice – Green Beans or Peaches
Malad Middle & High School Served with Fruit & Vegetables Choice of Juice or Milk Monday, September 28 – Cheeseburger, Baked Fries, Salad Bar, Food Choice – Celery Sticks or Mixed Fruit Tuesday, September 29 – Chicken Drumstick, Baked Beans, Breadstick, Salad Bar, Food Choice – Corn or Apple Wednesday, September 30 – Lasagna Roll-ups, Garlic Bread, Salad Bar, Food Choice – Green Beans or Peaches Thursday, October 1 – Corn Dog, Mac & Cheese, Salad Bar, Food Choice – Carrot Sticks or Applesauce
ON THIS DAY
1657 First autopsy and coroner’s jury verdict are recorded in Maryland 1789 The office of the US Attorney General is established
1890 President of the Latter-day Saints, Wilford Woodruff, issues a manifesto advising members that the teaching and practice of polygamy be abandoned 1920 Future Baseball Hall of Fame slugger Babe Ruth becomes the first to hit 50 home runs in an MLB season with a first-inning blast of José Acosta in a 2-1 loss to the Washington Senators 1935 Earl Bascom and Weldon Bascom produce the first rodeo held outdoors under electric lights in Columbia, Mississippi 1948 Honda Motor Company is founded in Hamamatsu City, Japan 1952 American fast food restaurant chain Kentucky Fried Chicken
(KFC) opens its first franchise in Salt Lake City, Utah, after Colonel Harland Sanders franchises his recipe to friend Pete Harman
1957 “Jailhouse Rock” single released by Elvis Presley (Billboard Song of the Year 1957) 1958 First welded aluminum girder highway bridge is completed in Urbandale, Iowa 1968 “60 Minutes” premieres on CBS-TV 1976 American newspaper heiress Patty Hearst is sentenced to seven years for her part in a 1974 bank robbery; she is released after 22 months by US President Jimmy Carter and pardoned by US President Bill Clinton in 2001 2007 “The Big Bang Theory”, created by Chuck Lorre and Bill Prady and starring Johnny Galecki, Jim Parsons, and Kaley Cuoco, premieres on CBS
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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. 208-241-2297; or AA Hotline 208235-1444. (1-52)
ANNOUNCEMENTS, MALAD ALANON - We are only a phone call away. For information on meetings, call 208-220-5295 or 208-251-9808. (1-52)
liam Odell Howard; Grantee: William Odell Howard, Susan Howard Marriage License - Gabriel Michael Shash Yazhi Cunningham married Katelynn Grace McFall Release of Lien - Grantor: Oneida County Commissioners; Grantee: Tammy Luthi Release of Lien - Grantor: Oneida County Commissioners; Grantee: Kyle Purdum Notice of Default - Grantor: Guild Mortgage Company, Patrick O’Neill, Trustee, Benjamin J Mann, Trustee; Grantee: Matthew Williams September 15, 2026 Marriage License Affidavit - Kelton Agustus Van Denakker to Marry Andie Lynn Rounkles Deed of Reconveyance - Grantor: Northern Title Company, Education First Credit Union; Grantee: Kristie Valdez, Mark S. Livingston September 16, 2026 Deed of Reconveyance - Grantor:
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LOOKING BACK
5 YEARS AGO (2021) On Saturday, September 18, the new Pocatello Temple opened for tours in preparation for its November dedication. The first day of the open house was heavily attended. While there are no official totals for the number of people who came through the doors, administrators estimated that many thousands, potentially in the range of ten and a half thousand, went through the doors on Saturday. The Event Center hosted a science-based entomological event on Friday, featuring educators with the U of I Extension office and a dozen or so insects and arachnids. The project was spearheaded by Jason Thomas from a 4-H education grant. Thomas and other educators with the U of I extension office (including new Oneida County educator Sawyer Fonnesbeck), directed parents and kids through hands-on interactions with insects and arachnids during the morning and afternoon. The American Legion post 65 met on Saturday for an evening of steak, company, and the celebration of the achievements of a trio of members.
10 YEARS AGO (2016) Oneida Hall of Fame to honor Malad High School Wrestling coaches and participants. Malad High School was among the first Idaho schools to initiate a wrestling program. At the Oneida School Board meeting in November of 1956, $200 was appropriated to initiate a wrestling program for students because it was recognized as “a healthful, body-building sport”. The program started under the direction of Walter Holmberg. Since that time there have been several head coaches at Malad High School and the program has achieved much success on both a team and individual level. One of the most recent accomplishments of the Malad High School’s wrestling team was the Idaho High School Athletic Association’s recognition as the 2A State Academic Champions for the past four years in a row (2012-13, 1013-14, 1014-15, and 2015-16). The Oneida Soil and Water Conservation District is 75 years old! To celebrate, and open house will be held on Wednesday, September 28 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the office located at 137 North 100 West, Malad City, Idaho. All resident of Oneida County are invited to come visit and help celebrate the creation of this valuable resource for Oneida County and Malad City. Midwestern State University has announced the graduation in August 2016 of Trevor Mark Ward, who received a Master of Science degree in Radiologic Sciences. He received his Bachelor of Science and Radiologic Science degree at Idaho State University and now teaches in that same program at Idaho State and works as a PRN at Nell Redfield Memorial Hospital and Caribou Memorial Hospital. Ward lives in Malad and is married to the former Kacey Jones. They are the parents of three children. He is the son of Ken and Tracy Ward, also of Malad. 15 YEARS AGO (2011) After quick thinking coaches and a school’s new defibrillators helped save the life of an American Falls High School athlete after the boy collapsed at practice several weeks ago, questions have arisen. Is Malad High School prepared for such an emergency? The answer is yes. MHS does have a defibrillator and they also hold frequent staff training, not only for use of the defibrillator, but for CPR and other emergency techniques.
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Sports Award It is a program of the President’s Council on physical fitness and sports, administered by the Amateur Athletic Union. Big winners at the Malad Horseshoe Tournament were Bill Brown and Duane Archibald.
40 YEARS AGO (1986) Most people know Mont Price as a farmer in Cherry Creek but now he has a new identity – the soil technician at the Soil Conservation Service in Malad. For a number of years he served as supervisor of the District Conservation Board, an elected position. “The Stitchery”, under the ownership of Christine and Beverly Davis officially opened its doors on September 15. The store located on North Main Street will offer a full line of fabrics, including tricots and polar fleece. McCall or Sew Easy patterns will be available along with an assortment of notions, lace and ribbons. Cadet Charles S. Anderson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Dan E. Anderson, has completed a U.S. Air Force ROTC field-training encampment at Lackland 40 YEARS AGO (1986) Newly hired Soil Technician at the SCI office in Air Force Base, Texas. Anderson is a Malad is Malad native Mont Price student at Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah. The Oneida County Library opened Air Force Reserve Airman 1st Class to serve by the Commissioners. their fall pre-school children’s story Don C. Jones, son of Myron and Nola 30 YEARS AGO (1996) hour with a reading of “The MemoJones of Malad, has graduated from, Pictured in The Idaho Enterprise and ry Shirt”, a children’s story by Teresa Air Force basic training at Lackland using Malad’s beautiful downtown Jones Banks. Teresa was born in Malad, Air Force Base, Texas. project as a backdrop, Mayor E. Spence and lived here until she was eleven or Pictured in The Idaho Enterprise are Horsley signs a Proclamation declaring twelve years of age. the newly sustained members of the a city-Wide Cleanup. “Let’s make our On Saturday at precisely 9:00 a.m. an Malad Fourth Ward Bishopric. They community the cleanest and prettiest in earthquake hit Oneida County – well a are Brent Evanson, bishop; Mark AlSoutheast Idaho,” he says. pretend earthquake. The Community der, first counselor; Tim Williams, secThe BPA (Business Professionals of Services Volunteers, under the direcond counselor; Blair Thorpe, financial America) has elected this year’s offition of Craig Sorensen, director and the clerk; Dan Marteeny, statistical clerk cers. They are President Megan SperMalad Idaho Stake, wanted to find out and Steven Cottle, ward clerk. ry; Vice President Melanie Burrie; if the past several years of planning for The Malad District Cub Scouts held Secretary Marcy Keetch; Treasurer emergency services during a disaster the annual Mini-Olympics. Twenty Nicole Bastian; and Historian Tani Jo would work. The mock emergencies Cub Scouts competed in the afterSchwartz. and the response were considered a noon-long contest held at the Malad The S.A.D.D. Club has elected offisuccess, even though several problems Stake Park. Each age group competcers. President is Jared Robbins; Vice came to light. Sorensen noted that with ed against themselves in five events. President Connie Brown; Secretary all the comments made, the community The winners for the Webelos (age 10) Ashley Vanderwood; Historian Kelley volunteers can now take the comments were the following: Softball Throw – Neal; Activities Bree Price; Treasurer and suggestions made and improve Clint Bastian, Long Jump – Brandon Matt Moss. upon the emergency plan. Vaughan, Sit Ups – Clint Bastian, Push The Jeff Bird family had some anxThe Malad High School football Ups – Clint Bastian. Winners for the ious moments September 10 as flames team showed they could compete with Bears (age 9) were: Soft Ball Throw – from the Buist Fire got within one-half one of their top rivals by claiming a 30 Jason Peterson, Long Jump – Jason Pemile of their Arbon Valley home. A – 8 win over the Hornets as they celeterson, Sit Ups - Jason Ward, Push Ups dry lighting storm moving through the brated Homecoming 2011. – Jason Ward. Winners for the Wolves Public Release - Free and Reduced-Price Lunch western end of Oneida County during (age 8) were: Soft Ball Throw – Jarek 20 YEARS AGO (2006) the afternoon hours started the blaze in Pfieffer, Long – Jarek Pfeiffer, Oneida School District #351 today announced its Jump policy for free andSitreduced A benefit dinner for Mike John of CRP on the Hardman farm. Ups – John Blaisdell Push Ups – Jarek forGreg children pay the full pricePack for 441 lunch served Samaria will be held on September 25mealsThe Bybeeunable family oftoMcCamPfeiffer. wonmeals the 50-yard dash under t Program. Each school and the office of the Local School at the Malad High School Commons.School mon, Lunch Idaho, former residents of Malad, and they were also the pack with the Distr Sponsored by the Class of 1974, thecopy andoffamily of Andrew and Patsy Bybee highest total score – 1189 points. Memthe policy, which may be reviewed by any interested party. The follow meal will offer soup and dessert. Mike of Pleasantview, have been nominated bers of the pack were Bryson Vaughan, are participating the National School Lunch and Breakfast Progra is well known throughout the valley forschools and awarded the National in Presidential Jason Ward and Brandon Vaughan. his good heart and willingness to help Malad Middle School others. Public Release High School Steve and Fay Cottle have been calledMalad Free and Reduced-Price Lunch –— Oneida School District #351 School to serve in the South Dakota Rapid CityMalad ElementaryMalad Middle School • Malad High School School Mission for The Church of Jesus ChristStone Elementary Malad Elementary School • Stone Elementary School of Latter-day Saints. They will enter the Mission Training center in Provo, Utah on October 9, 2006. Jeff Richins is known for his performances around Oneida County. People have come to know him from his performances for the Malad Valley Theater Guild and as the Voice of the Malad High School Dragons. But this summer, Richins performed on a bigger stage in “Martin Harris Pageant – The Man Who Knew.” The Oneida County Commissioners reiterated their full support for a 64bed county jail with a federal contract. In conjunction with their statement, CHILD NUTRITION PROGRAMS - CACFP, NSLP, SBP, SFSP Commissioners called for a reconvenINCOME ELIGIBILITY GUIDELINES Effective from July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027 ing of the Jail Committee with regular Free Meals - 130% Reduce meetings and the same members. This ANNUAL MONTHLY TWICE PER BI-WEEKLY WEEKLY ANNUAL MONTHLY committee serves under the authority of MONTH the Oneida County Commission, they 1 20,748 1,729 865 798 399 29,526 2,461 28,132 2,345 1,173 1,082 541 40,034 3,337 said. Any new members will be invited 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
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NOTICES SYNOPSIS OF THE AUGUST 2026 MINUTES ONEIDA COUNTY (IDAHO) BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Per IC §31-819 August 10, 2026 – Topics Discussed and Decisions Made: Claims for payment and meeting minutes were approved. The contract with IT Specialists was renewed. Kids First Coalition presented the results of the Tri-Share model survey and discussed options for supporting the program; no action was taken. Information was provided regarding a Data Center meeting held in Bannock County. The Board adopted Ordinance No. 2026-08-01, allowing and regulating family burial grounds on private property. A request for flashing lights at the curve near Deep Creek Reservoir on Highway 36, near Simpson’s Stables, was discussed; no action was taken. No action was taken on the purchase of a new broom pending additional information from the Road and Bridge Department. The Board approved a $52,663 bid to retrofit a county dump truck as a water truck and an $8,800 bid from Western States Caterpillar for a plate compactor for the Road and Bridge Department. Proposed updates to a gravel agreement between the Miners and Josephson parties were discussed, with modifications to be made prior to signing at a future meeting. The Board signed the 2027 Juvenile Corrections Act (JCA) and Cigarette/Tobacco Tax Passthrough Funds Recipient Agreement between Oneida County and the Idaho Department of Juvenile Corrections. The Board approved sending 4-by-6-inch postcard mailers to notify residents of an open house regarding the results of a groundwater study. The Board approved payment of a $1,215.82 invoice for generator maintenance and repairs using contingency funds. An update regarding county backup generator service and repairs will be provided at a future meeting. The airport hangar lease agreement and architect drawings for the new weed building were discussed; no action was taken. The meeting recessed to accommodate travel for planned on-site visits and was reconvened upon the Board’s return. An Executive Session was held pursuant to Idaho Code § 74-206(1)(f). The IdaHome Subdivision retention pond and letter of credit extension were discussed; no action was taken. The Board renewed the health insurance plan for county employees. August 13, 2026 – Topics Discussed and Decisions Made: The Board held a special meeting to approve a letter required by Ireland Bank for the extension of the letter of credit for the IdaHome Subdivision and authorize a request for an independent engineering review of the subdivision’s stormwater retention pond. Concerns regarding the proposed location of the weed building were discussed, and no action was taken. August 24, 2026 – Topics Discussed and Decisions Made: Claims for payment and meeting minutes were approved. The Board accepted the Rural Economic Development Professional (EDPRO) Grant from the State of Idaho Department of Commerce for fiscal year 2027. The annual swimming pool inspection through Southeastern Idaho Public Health (SIPH) was not completed prior to pool closure; no decision was made regarding carrying the payment forward to the following year. The Board discussed concerns regarding the proposed location of the new weed building. A public hearing was held on the 2027 county budget, and following the hearing, the Board amended the proposed budget to reallocate funds to cover increases in two expenses and approved the published budget in the amount of $14,460,749. Resolution No. 2026-08-01 was passed, approving the 2027 budget. Backup generator maintenance and inspections were discussed. A new study of an intersection at 2000 North was discussed; no action was taken. The request for a speed feedback sign at the curve near Simpson’s Stables on Highway 36 was reviewed; no action was taken. A gravel agreement between the Miner and Josephson parties was signed. Necessary modifications to the airport hangar lease agreement were discussed; no action was taken. The Board approved a letter of appreciation to Deputy Josh Moyer for acts of diligent service in the line of duty. C Y
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Malad City Council 9/9 Options for a possible shortfall on the airport lighting grant were discussed; no action was taken. The Board approved the hangar lease agreements for Hangars No. 4 and 6 with Peak Performance Helicopters LLC. Planning and Zoning’s request to transition from iWorq to Cloudpermit software was discussed; no action was taken. A part-time administrative assistant position in Planning and Zoning is already in the budget. A $929 overage in the Groundwater Study Outreach budget (for the community presentation) was reported for transparency. The Board will send a scopeof-engineering letter regarding the Ida-Home (Idaho Estates) Subdivision to four identified engineering firms. The annual contract with Computer Arts Inc./ Harris was renewed, and costs for the company’s data pending migration project were approved at $19,525 for Phase One and $4,100 for Phase Two. Resolution No. 2026-08-02 was passed, authorizing the appropriation of Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) revenues to the County Fair Fund and County Justice Fund. Resolution No. 2026-08-03 was passed, authorizing the transfer of available Indigent & Charity Levy Authority funds to the County Tort Fund, E911 Fund, and General Fund as provided by law. An update was provided regarding an ADA accommodation request for real-time captioning at the upcoming Groundwater Study Open House. Information was provided that the Idaho Liberty Bell would be traveling through Oneida County on September 14, 2026. Department updates and highlights were provided by the Airport, Sheriff, Planning and Zoning, Prosecuting Attorney, Probation, and the County Fair departments. Two Executive Sessions were held pursuant to Idaho Code §74-206 (1)(f) ond §74-206 (1)(b). August 31, 2026 – Topics Discussed and Decisions Made: The Board held a special meeting to finalize the letter requesting an independent engineering review of the Idaho Estates (Ida-Home) Subdivision in Oneida County. Proposals are due September 16, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. The purchase of a vehicle for the Building Inspector was discussed, but no decision was made. The logistics for the new weed building were discussed, and action was taken. The Board declined to participate at this time in the Kids First Coalition Tri-Share Childcare Initiative. Expenditures by fund: General Fund/Current expense, $ 50,321.33; Road & Bridge, $ 197,047.99; Airport, $ 253.15; Ambulance, $ 4,115.87; District Court, $ 926.02; County Fair, $ 72,547.56; Justice Fund, $ 64,269.43; Parks & Recreation, $ 3,824.64; Revaluation, $ 1,745.00; Tort, $ 3,521.10; Weeds, $ 3,683.08; Consolidated Elections, $ 60.00; E-911, $ 2,497.09; Drug Court/ Specialty Court Coordinator, $ 959.19; -- Total - $ 405,771.45 #5894-09-24-26-T1
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PUBLIC HEARING ONEIDA COUNTY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Legal notice is hereby given that the ONEIDA PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION will hold a public hearing on October 7, 2026, at 6:30 P.M. at Oneida County Event Center to consider the following: APPLICATION #: 260042 for a Conditional Use Permit for an Accessory Use Dwelling A P P L I C AT I O N B Y : K e l l y Anderson PROJECT SUMMARY: Tracy & Christopher Adams is seeking a Conditional Use Permit to Obtain a Conditional Use Permit for Accessory Dwelling Unit. The property is located, at 10476 N Old Hwy 191, Malad Id 83252. Mr. Anderson has been operating this business and has been committed to becoming fully compliant with the requirement set forth for a CUP for this type of operation. PROJECT LOCATION: 10476 N Old Hwy 191, Malad, ID 83252 You are invited to attend the public hearing and offer comments for consideration. WRITTEN COMMENTS regarding this application must be received by the Oneida County Planning and Zoning office, no later than five (5) business days prior to the public hearing, by August 25th, 2026. #5888-09-24-10-01-26-T2
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR ZONING AMENDMENT AND NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS NOTICE is hereby given that an application for a zoning amendment has been filed with the Clerk of the City of Malad. The application has been made pursuant to Idaho Code and Malad City Ordinance #474. The applicant’s name, location of the proposal, and summary are as follows: Applicant(s): SBARS RANCH LLC 4885 E HWY 36 Malad, Id 83252 Location of the Subject Property: Street Address: Approximately 475 S. 200 E., Malad City, Idaho 83252. Legal Description: A PART OF THE SOUTHEAST AND SOUTHWEST QUARTERS OF SECTION 27, TOWNSHIP 14 SOUTH, RANGE 36 EAST, OF THE BOISE MERIDIAN. BEGINNING AT A POINT BEING LOCATED NORTH 00°06’16” WEST 621.89 FEET ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID SOUTHWEST QUARTER AND NORTH 90°00’00” EAST 2072.08 FEET FROM THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID SOUTHWEST QUARTER; RUNNING THENCE NORTH 00°15’22” EAST 346.91 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89°59’59” EAST 240.82 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 00°15’22” WEST 347.99 FEET; THENCE NORTH 89°44’38” WEST 240.81 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. C O N TA I N I N G 1 . 9 2 A C R E S MORE OR LESS. Summary of Proposal: Applicant requests a zoning change for the subject parcel from residential to industrial for the development and operation of a self-storage facility consisting of storage units for use by residents and businesses in Malad City and the surrounding area. WHEREFORE, PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing will be held on Thursday, October 8, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. before the Malad Planning and Zoning Commission, 59 Bannock S t r e e t , M a l a d C i t y, I d a h o 83252, to hear, review, discuss, deliberate upon and take public comment upon the application for zoning amendment described above. A L S O P L E A S E TA K E NOTICE that a public hearing will be held on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. before the Malad City Council, 59 Bannock S t r e e t , M a l a d C i t y, I d a h o 83252, to hear, review, discuss, deliberate upon and take public comment upon the application for zoning amendment described above. All interested residents of Malad City are invited to attend either or both hearings and present written or oral testimony in favor of or in opposition to the application for a zoning amendment as described above. Materials and information related to the application for a zoning amendment can be reviewed at Malad City Hall during normal office hours. DATED this 18 day of September, 2026.
The City Council met for a regular meeting on Wednesday, September 9. The agenda for the meeting was full, with a continued discussion of the Bannock Street project and a number of ongoing issues.
Sheriff Sheriff Williams spoke to the council. He expressed the opinion that there were continued concerns at the park after curfew, and that he was on it. The recent hardware theft at Ace has had investigative progress. The weapon in question was recovered. More information will be made available soon. Transients have become a topic of discussion in town. Social media posts from citizens have been continuous. There is an individual who has been parked in city lots for several weeks. Due to the way that laws are drafted, Williams said, “There are limited things we can do, but we will do what we can.” He stated that the sheriff’s office is aware of the issue and is working to resolve the situation in a way that doesn’t not create additional issues as a result. PZ Shelly Williams spoke to the council about several issues. There have been 10 building permits since July. Ordinance gives 30 days to approve a permit or deny it. Twice it has happened that a shed has already been built by the time they go to inspect the location. Williams wants to know what they want to do about the issue, since it could result in someone having to tear down a project that hasn’t been approved. “If they had to tear it down, that would be a good deterrent” John Christophersen noted.
Recreation Scott Ray spoke to the council about the baseball field at the park. The sprinklers by the dugout and the infield grass are not working. He thinks they need to dig up the grass, replace the system, and put in a sprinkler. The work would be mostly volunteer. The sprinkler system can be handled locally. “It’s a beautiful field, but it’s not beautiful any more.” Councilman Tripp asked how much rec could put toward it. Ray said about $14K or $15K. It would be a bit more, according to Tripp, to redo it. It would happen next spring. Councilman Neal noted ______________/s/__________ that there were other needs, like a pitching machine area, JOAN W. HAWKINS, Mayor equipment, etc. Malad City, Idaho “I think it needs to be ATTEST: done,” CM Tripp said. _____/s/_________ “I’d like to see it done, but I think we need to see a plan, KACEY KELLER, City Clerk and a cost breakdown” Councilwoman Firth said. #5895-09-24-10-01-26-T2 “I’m also on the fence of using registration fees that don’t directly impact the kids,” CM Neal added.
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Lights and morning glory around pickleball court The city has a bid with Trevor Jones to spray weeds in the park. Jones said that they shouldn’t wait for the first frost to do the morning glory. There are one or two lights on each court. They are trying to lower the reset device for the lights so that people can use it. Soccer equipment for each coach in league “Soccer is the only league we have that doesn’t have their own equipment,” Ray
said. Right now, the kids are responsible for bringing their own balls. It would be about $1100 to get all the kids this stuff. Code Enforcement Christophersen is working on a grant that will go to building a pound. It requires the site to house any pets that belong to people at the Crisis Center. “I want to move forward with at least putting a fence up, once we get a site figured out.” City Bond Purchase LID Action The city voted on a motion to back the bond for the LID, and they discussed what to set the interest rate at. Cm Tripp moved to back the bond at zero percent without interest. Treasurer Schwartz wanted to make sure that past due payment (not the full balance) would acquire a late fee of 6% after 30 days of non-payment. The council discussed a number of issues related to the bond itself, and how how the process worked. The mechanism by which the LID would work was discussed. Because the city voted to float the bond, it will be the city’s responsibility to get payment for the bond on its own. They will put payments received into an LID account. The council discussed a number of other projects where residents had paid generally more as a percentage for the projects. A motion to approve the bond at zero percent passed. Schwartz anticipated it would be about a year from passing the bond before the payments are due. The council voted unanimously to purchase the bond. Rate Schedule Scwartz noted that the wastewater plant operating costs are higher than they expected. He recommended a 30% increase in fees related to water and sewer. “I know it’s going to be difficult for some people,” Schwartz said. CM Tripp states that “over the years, they haven’t increased like they should. Now we’re in a position where we have to make a jump.” “I think we need to. Otherwise we can’t pay the bill for it,” Councilman Neal said. An ordinance concerning the wastewater fee will be presented at the next meeting. The chemicals and land application are the main sources of the cost, not the pumping process. Capacity replacement fee SDS Capacity replacement fee. Angie from SDS spoke to the council. The study has been underway for a year. This is a new fee that will be discussed to help offset infrastructure and water costs by requiring developers to pay a capacity fee to connect to city infrastructure and services. Capacity replacement fees apply to new connections to the system or upgrades, not people already on them. Many cities in Idaho and across the country use such a fee as a way to minimize the impact of new development on existing taxpayers. By placing this kind of fee on those developers, the city can make sure that fees can prevent costs to the city from developments from being shared across the taxpayer base. Water requirement for Mountain Meadow Continued next page C Y
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Kathryn (Katy) Williams
January 20, 1958 ~ September 12, 2026 Kathryn Williams (Katy), 68, passed away on Saturday, September 12, 2026, in Boise, Idaho. Kathryn was born on January 20, 1958, to Glen B. Williams and Helen Cina Thomas Williams in Malad City, Idaho. She was the youngest of four children and was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She was raised in Malad, attended school there and graduated from Malad High School. She graduated early and moved to Boise, Idaho to work as a page in the Idaho State Legislature. While living in Boise, Kathryn held several jobs including clerk at a dry cleaner, elementary playground supervisor, short order cook, owned a catering business, conducted medical research phone interviews, and supervised the computer center at the Idaho State Auditor’s Office. During this time, she met Gerald (Jerry) George Sorensen, and they were married on November 8, 1985, in Boise, ID. Kathryn and Jerry had two children, a daughter, Ceinwedd (Cina) Sorensen Martin and a son, Richard Glen Sorensen. Jerry and Kathryn were divorced in 2000. Kathryn had another son, Sage Silas Reiter. Throughout her life Kathryn was a happy, social, fun-loving person. She was always smiling and glad to meet someone new. During heart valve surgery in 2014 Kathryn suffered some brain damage which resulted in Continued from previous page
The potential for a developer to use culinary water for secondary watering purposes was discussed as a strain on water resources. The council determined that the development code stated that developers would have to provide secondary water, but they didn’t have the citation and the conversation will be continued at a later date. Splash pad repair The people who are responsible for breaking the splash pad have been identified. The city will look into filing a claim on the matter. Ed Jones and Jeff Richins Ed Jones spoke to the council about property behind the city hall building. “This last year has been absolutely insane with fires, all around the country. This year is one of the driest yeas we’ve ever had,” he said. “Who knows what next year will be?” He expressed concern about the field behind his house and what might happen if it caught on fire. There are a lot of weeds in the area, and if there were a fire that broke out, it would put a lot of areas in danger. Getting a fire truck into the area had proved to be difficult, according to Jones. Ed and Wendy, as well as Jeff Richins, all want the city to continue an easement. The road needs to be wide enough for a fire truck. John Williams and Ed Jones are both long serving firemen, and they discussed some specifics of how the
Malad Dude Ranch Team took first place in the 2025 Gutter Gussie Tournament. Pictured from L to R; Chey Wilson, Diane Williams, Shelly Williams, and Lana Tripp.
a 12- year stay in a nursing home in Boise, Idaho. She still maintained a positive attitude and enjoyed pleasant relationships with other residents, visitors, and staff members. She is survived by her children: daughter, Ceinwedd (Cina) Martin and her husband Mik of Secesh, Idaho; two sons, Richard Glen Sorensen of Boise, Idaho, Sage Silas Reiter of Boise, Idaho and three brothers Glen Vard (Linda) Williams of Boise, Idaho, Lon Thomas Williams of West Valley, Utah and Edward G. Williams of Malad, Idaho. She is preceded in death by her parents. There will be a graveside memorial on Saturday, September 26, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. in the Malad City Cemetery. Friends are welcome. trucks would operate in that space. A retention pond is supposed to be put in the area as part of the Bannock St project. The process for creating a formal easement was discussed. Ed spoke with Camille on Tuesday. She thinks there is room for a roadway, but she doesn’t know if it is possible to change the plans to make this work. Mayor Hawkins didn’t think that there should be any problem with letting them use the property that way. The council is clear that they cannot authorize a use of the land that is outside the scope of the project parameters. Community Input Virginia Edlefsen spoke to the council about some of her concerns regarding the Bannock Street LID and the way the project has been handled by the city in general. Edlefsen laid out her reasoning for why the LID was misguided (primarily because the nature of Bannock Street made it a public thoroughfare, which she read as not fitting into existing definitions of “benefit to homeowner” surrounding the LID implementation). She also wanted to establish a clearer means of communication between the city on residents on future developments on this project, as well as future projects themselves. The council and Edlefsen had a courteous and informative conversation on both sides, which was recorded during the Zoom call and by the Clerk of the City.
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Bowl with the sounds of bowling balls rolling down the lanes, pins crashing and teammates cheering one another on. While the competition takes place on the lanes, hosting the tournament also provides an important boost for the small communities and bowling alleys that welcome the Gutter Gussies each year. The tournament moves to a different small Idaho bowling alley annually, a tradition that helps support local businesses. Malad Bowl previously hosted the tournament in 2011. The bowling alley received the bid a year ago to host the 70th annual tournament in 2026, bringing Gutter Gussies from throughout Idaho back to Malad. Hosting the tournament creates extra revenue for the bowling alley and local businesses, while giving Malad an opportunity to showcase its community to visitors. For the local Gutter Gussies, however, the work began long before the first bowling ball was rolled. Members spent the year preparing for the tournament, organizing details and making sure their guests had a memorable experience. After decades of competition, the Gutter Gussies have built something that goes beyond bowling. The annual tournament is a celebration of accomplishments, a continuation of tradition and, perhaps most importantly, a chance for women who share a love of bowling to come together. The scores may determine the winners, but friendship is what keeps the Gutter Gussies coming back.
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Every year, women from across Idaho lace up their bowling shoes, gather their teams and head to a different small-town bowling alley for one of Idaho’s longest-running bowling traditions. This year, the Gutter Gussie Club will bring its five-weekend tournament in October to Malad Bowl for the club’s 70th annual tournament. The Gutter Gussies, an Idaho-exclusive, women-only bowling club, was formed in 1956 in Pocatello. Membership is earned on the lanes: a bowler must roll a 225 game or a 550 series. Once that challenge is met, she becomes a Gutter Gussie for life. The annual tournament includes a four-person team event, doubles and singles competition. Members choose their own teammates and partners, competing for plaques, cash prizes and other awards throughout the tournament. But the tournament is about more than scores. Anyone can bowl. This has a lot to do with friendships. Those friendships are part of what keeps the tradition going year after year. The tournament gives members a chance to see longtime friends, meet new bowlers and spend a weekend together doing something they enjoy. The club also recognizes members for their years of participation. Certificates are awarded for milestones such as 10, 15, 20+ years. Bowlers who roll a 200 game can earn a commemorative pin with a year bar marking the achievement. On Saturday, October 3 competitors will take part in the team, doubles and singles events, filling Malad
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ONEIDA COUNTY WEEKLY EVENTS September 25 - October 1, 2026 25
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Malad Senior Dinner Bingo Homecoming Parade (12pm) FB w/Soda Springs
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Enjoy Oneida County’s many activities. It’s great to live in such a Wonderful Community!
Dr. Ed Thorpe D.D.S. Dr. Tyson Gardner, D.M.D.
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Malad Senior Dinner Soccer w/Aberdeen VB @ Aberdeen MS FB @ American Falls
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October 2026 Nutrition Article
Welcome fall!! October 27th is APPLE DAY Apples are an easy-to-find fruit in Southeast Idaho during the fall months. Local pumpkin patches will often offer fresh pressed cider and apple products. Applesauce and apple butter are quick and easy to prepare and offer tons of fiber and vitamin C. A diet rich in fiber can help regulate blood glucose levels, lower cholesterol and provide us with much needed energy. The recommended daily intake of fiber is 25-30 grams/ day. Foods high in fiber includes beans, whole grains, berries and apples!
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Behold the Full Hunter’s Supermoon! October’s full Hunter Moon orbits closer to Earth than any of the other full Moons this year, making one of the four supermoons of 2024! At its nearest point, the Buck Moon will be 222,055 miles (357,363 kilometers) from Earth… this is the closest Supermoon of the year! “Supermoon” is a catchy term for what astronomer’s call “a perigean full Moon,” which is when the full Moon happens at or near its closest point to Earth in its oval-shaped orbit. While a supermoon is technically bigger and brighter than a regular full Moon, it only appears about 7% larger—which can be an imperceptible difference to the human eye, depending on other conditions.
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• 10-12 apples quartered, I use honeycrisp and granny smith • 1 pomegranate quartered (optional) • 1 orange quartered • 2 teaspoon cinnamon sticks or 1 tsp cinnamon • 2-6 tablespoons maple syrup depending on your taste
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Add the apple, pomegranate, orange, cinnamon sticks and 2 tablespoons maple syrup to your crockpot. Immerse the ingre-
dients with water (about 5-6 cups). Cover with a lid and cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 4-5 hours. Alternately you can combine everything in a large soup pot and cook over medium heat for 3 hours or until the apples begin to break down. Carefully strain the mixture through a mesh strainer, discard the fruit and cinnamon sticks. If desired strain the cider one more time to remove any pulp. Taste and adjust the maple syrup to your liking. Serve warm or cold. Cider will keep for up to 2 weeks in the fridge.
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Sept. 29 – Chili, Coran Bread, Peaches, Cinnamon Roll Oct. 1 – Birthday Dinner, Ham, Funeral Potatoes, Roll, Peaches, Cake & Ice Cream Oct. 6 – Chicken Pot Pie, Biscuits, Pears, Pumpkin Cookie Oct. 8 – Beef Stroganoff, Garlic Bread, Grapes, Ice Cream Oct. 13 – Salisbury Steak, Mashed Potatoes, Breadstick, Fruit Cocktail, Pumpkin Cake
Oct 15 – Chicken, Corn, Rice, Roll, Applesauce, Cobler Oct. 20 – Pork Chop, Rice, Corn, Peaches, Cheesecake Oct. 22 – Chicken Cordon Blue, Rice, Broccoli, Garlic Bread, Pears, Layered Jello Oct. 27 – Biscuits & Gravy, Potatoes, Mixed Fruit, Lemon Bar Oct. 29 – Chicken Alfredo, Broccoli, Breadstick, Oranges, Pudding Pie
Malad Senior Menu Every Meal Served with Juice/Milk/Coffee
Sept. 25 – Chicken Tenders, Mac & Cheese, Coleslaw, Fruit Salad, Dessert Sept. 30 – Lasagna, Salad Bar, Fruit Cocktail, Dessert Oct. 2 – Turkey Pot Pie, Grapes, Dessert Oct. 7 – Sweet & Sour Chicken, Mixed Veggies, Mandarin Oranges, Dessert Oct. 9 – Broccoli Cheese Soup, Turkey Sandwiches, Pears, Dessert Oct. 14 – Birthday Dinner, Roast
Pork, Mashed Potatoes, Carrots, Roll, Dessert Oct. 16 – Vegetable Beef Soup, Applesauce, Breadsticks, Dessert Oct. 21 – Zesty Italian Casserole, Salad Bar, Peaches, Dessert Oct. 23 – Pulled Pork Sandwiches, Carrot & Raisin Salad, Pears, Dessert Oct. 28 – Salsbury Steak, Mashed Potatoes, Beets, Rolls, Dessert Oct. 30 – Goulash, Pineapple & Cottage Cheese, Corn Muffins, Dessert
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Malad Valley Men’s Welsh Chorus, featuring Peter Johns.
Celebration of Song closes Welsh Festival The concluding event of the 20th Malad Valley Welsh Festival was a Devotional held on Sunday evening at the Malad Stake Tabernacle. Jim Christiansen, a former member of the Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square, invited former and current members of that famous Choir to come to Malad to sing in what he called “The Malad Tabernacle Choir.” Ten Choir members were joined by members of the Malad Community Choir and the Malad Valley Men’s Welsh Chorus to provide the music for the evening. The program began with the
Malad Valley Men’s Welsh Chorus leading the audience in singing “Land of My Fathers’ (the Welsh National Anthem). The Chorus then sang “Calon Lan,” with guest soloist Peter Johns. Helen Ward is the accompanist for the Men’s Chorus. Members of the Chorus who sang at the program are A.C. Black, Greg Frank, Louis Dredge, Dave Harris, Mark Jones, and Jim Christiansen. Shayna Waldron spoke briefly about her great-great-grandfather, John Parry, whose pioneer-era Welsh Choir became the nucleus for the famed Tabernacle Choir. Barba-
ra Parry Olsen then spoke about her great-great-uncle, Evan Stephens, who directed the Tabernacle Choir for 26 years and brought the Choir to national prominence. The Malad Tabernacle Choir then sang “Let the Mountains Shout for Joy” by Evan Stephens. Guest speaker, Peter Johns, a native of Wales and now resident of Provo, Utah, spoke about the language and traditions of Wales. He emphasized that to be Welsh is to be part of the larger community where everyone feels welcome. The Malad Choir then sang
“Watchman, Tell Us of the Night” based on the tune “Aberystwyth,” (a city in Wales); the music was written by Joseph Parry, probably the most famous Welsh composer. The Choir then sang “Love Divine, All Love Excelling” with words by Charles Wesley. Conducted by Jim Christiansen, the Choir was accompanied by Maggie Lund and Jean Thomas. The program ended with the Choir and audience singing “Guide Us, O Thou Great Jehovah,” with words by William Williams and music (“Cwn Rhondda”) by John Hughes.
SPORTS MHS Volleyball has a winning week BY ALLISON ELIASON
It has been a full schedule for the MHS volleyball. With back to back weekends of tournaments, games and home and games on the road, the team has put their time on the court. Tallying more than a dozen matches, the Lady Dragons came out with a winning record, taking on district opponents, rivals and high class teams. Wednesday, September 16, Malad hosted the Declo Hornets it would turn out to be an easy sweep for the MHS team. The Lady Dragons came out in a strong fashion, holding the Hornets to just six points in the opening set. Declo settled into the game to find their own rhythm and give Malad a little more of a challenge. Honing in their focus and relying on their leadership, the Lady Dragons secured a 25-19 win in the second game, capped off by a 25-16 win in game three. Head coach Camie Tripp praised her senior players, commenting how they always come through when their team really needs them. Their experience on the court is invaluable to Malad’s team and efforts to grow and improve this season. The following night, it was the Soda Springs Cardinals that faced off across the net. The Lady Dragons came out of their match against Soda Springs with a 3-0 sweep, but the final score doesn’t tell the whole story of how the night unfolded. Malad had to work through a scrappy Soda Springs defense, adjust to a strong block at the net and, as the match went on, find another level of grit and determination. Malad had a few early communication and coverage mistakes, including a ball that dropped between the backrow defense that went untouched. But the Lady Dragons began finding their rhythm, putting together stronger passing and attacking sequences. A good bump-set-spike tri resulted in a touch off the Soda Springs block, although the ball eventually went out. Kyndall Tanner followed a good pass with a strong hit from the outside that was shanked out by the Cardinals. Kassie Rupp also made an important defensive play when she dug a Soda Springs attack, allowing Paityn Ward to come in and set the outside. Brinley Clark then placed a short hit just over and behind the block to win the point for Malad. Soda Springs refused to make anything easy, playing scrappy, chasing down balls and forcing Malad to play through every rally. Malad’s hitters also had to be strategic against a strong Soda Springs block, finding ways to use the block rather than simply trying to hit through it. Clark did just that on one point, swinging a hit off the Soda Springs block and out of play. That first hit tooled off the block was momentous, proving that there was still a way for the Lady Dragons to overcome the strong Cardinal defense. Later, C Y
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Kyndall Tanner and Tennlee Sweeten came up with several blocks of their own, with Sweeten bouncing one back into the deep corner of the Cardinals’ court. Malad began showing more of the defensive hustle that would become a theme of the match. Players were going after balls they might have let drop earlier in the season, while Maci Arnout came up with multiple digs and Tanner continued to take swings from the middle. Soda Springs made one final push, going on a 7-2 run to close the gap on the scoreboard. Malad called timeout to regroup, and the Lady Dragons held on to take the first set 25-22, finishing it with a shanked but powerful swing from Vanbebber. Malad came out firing in the second set, with Vanbebber putting up multiple blocks through the middle that Soda Springs couldn’t pick up. She added another middle attack as well, while Rupp continued to vary her sets, sending the ball to the middle and opposite rather than allowing the Cardinal defense to settle into one pattern. That variation gave Malad’s hitters opportunities to attack from different places and forced Soda Springs to read the entire front line. The Lady Dragons built a 10-3 lead before Soda Springs called timeout. Even when a play appeared to be over, Malad kept it alive. Ward made a series of hustle plays, including getting a hand on balls that seemed out of reach. On one long rally, a dig went out of bounds, but Ward chased it down and brought it back in to Vanbebber, who sent a free ball over. Soda Springs attacked again, and after another difficult dig, Ward sent the ball to Clark on the outside. Clark returned it, and Soda Springs eventually ended the rally with a hit out of bounds. The grit continued. Malad picked up a blocked ball and kept the play alive before Vanbebber sent a scrappy ball back over. The Cardinals finally sent their pass into the net. With Malad leading 21-9, Soda Springs put another ball out of bounds, and the Lady Dragons were firmly in control. Soda Springs sent a strong attack toward Malad’s court. Vanbebber got a soft block on it, popping the ball up, and Ward dug it perfectly to Rupp. Rupp pushed the ball out to Clark, who took the set and hammered a short-angle shot onto the 10-foot line. The hit went completely untouched. Vanbebber added another block, and Clark followed with two aces to close out the set. Malad took Game 2, 25-10. The third set started with another Malad attack from the opposite position, as Sweeten put a ball into the block and watched it dribble down for the first scoring attack of the set. Soda Springs answered with a quick surge, tying the score at 4-4 and eventually taking a 5-4 lead. The Cardinals continued to scrap for points,
Mady Vanbebber played a key role as middle blocker and hitter in recent games for the Lady Dragons.as middle blocker and hitter in recent games for the Lady Dragons.
but Malad stayed composed and pulled back ahead 8-7. From there, the Lady Dragons began to separate themselves. Malad went on a 10-3 run, fueled largely by a front line that Soda Springs simply struggled to shut down. Malad continued finding ways to attack around the block, while the defense kept chasing down balls and extending rallies. Soda Springs never stopped fighting, forcing Malad to stay engaged through the final whistle. But the Lady Dragons maintained control and finished the third set 25-15 when the Cardinals sent their final
Stella Merja diving for the dig.
serve into the net, Malad winning the match 3-0. The sweep was built on more than big swings. It was the blocks at the net, the changing sets from Rupp, the strategic hitting around Soda Springs’ defense and, perhaps most importantly, the growing willingness to chase down balls that looked like they were already lost. Competing in a tournament in Idaho Falls over the weekend, the Lady Dragons played seven matches, picking up wins against Highland and Snake River. The MHS team will next play in Marsh Valley against the Eagles on Wednesday, September 23 before hosting the West Side Pirates the following day.
Cross Country Results Womens 5,000 Meters Official Team Scores 1. Malad 35 2. Shelley 47 3. West Side 79 4. Ririe 120 5. Firth 142 6. Pocatello 154 7. Raft River 182 8. West Jefferson 212 9. Idaho Falls 246
Individual Results 2. Aezlyn Summers 20:59.67 9. Brielle Bastian 21:58.79 10. Kaycee Venable 22:03.75 11. Halie Palmer 22:12.34 12. Ellie Angell 22:17.38 19. Somerli Nalder 23:28.42 25. Berklee Burbidge 24:01.44 Jenna Talbot 24:13.20 Katie Palmer 24:28.58 Mens 5,000 Meters Team Scores 1. Malad 51 2. Shelley 62 3. Ririe 83
4. West Side 91 5. Soda Springs 105 6. Pocatello 106 7. Firth 194 8. Idaho Falls 217 9. Raft River 268 10. Grace 301
Individual Results 1. Jace Nalder 16:30.52 6. Braun Nalder 17:23.27 8. Joseph Angell 17:52.58 15. Jaxon Blaisdell 18:14.90 21. Dawson Beutler 18:29.52 22. Carter Smith 18:35.97 36. Brecken Price 19:44.04 Wheeler Smith 19:49.34 Kayson Neal 20:00.41 Trigger Jones 20:31.43 Andy Beck 20:38.37 Paden Neilson 21:08.98 Evan Colton 22:03.36 Ledger Jones 22:31.41 Hyrum Hanks 23:37.28 Austin Jeppson 23:37.32 Luke Allen 23:38.70 Kannon Davis 25:28.0
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Janette Jakaway clearing the ball out of MHS territory.
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June Talbot defending the field with her teammates looking on
Dragons take down American Falls in historic win! BY ALLISON ELIASON
It’s been a challenging season for the Lady Dragon soccer team. With a team short on numbers and in a district against teams with far more resources, the MHS team takes on every game knowing it’s going to be a battle, but a battle they are willing to fight regardless of the outcome. Despite the ups and downs of the season, Malad has remained resilient and driven, ready to take on the next opponent, whoever they may be. As they wind down the 2026 season, that often means facing a team they have already played and struggled against. Still, they never doubt they have a shot to win. That sort of confidence, commitment and drive led to one of the sweetest victories of not just the season, but one that had been years in the making. The Lady Dragons have long felt a rivalry with the American Falls Beavers. The Beavers play an overly aggressive style that often lends to a dirty game on the field. Out-hustling, outplaying and outclassing American Falls has been a goal for Malad—to prove that not only do they have the skill and grit to beat them, but that it can be done with style and class. September 2 marked the first game between the two schools, played in American Falls, where the Beavers claimed a 6-2 victory. The game fell in sync with the rest of the season: losses due to few players, limited experience and eventual fatigue after going all out every game. Throughout the season, the team shuffled positions, conditioned and drilled, all in an effort to become stronger, faster and more sure on the field. When the Beavers traveled to Malad for their second match of the season, the MHS team proved that all their hard work had been worth it. Coming off a rough patch, head
coach Sherry Blaisdell revamped the entire field formation. With only one practice to learn the new plan before the American Falls game, the team took on the risk of new offensive and defensive positions. The goal was twofold: first, to strengthen the defense and keep the ball on the Beavers’ half of the field, especially eliminating open space behind the defense. Second, it would keep the attackers in an offensive position instead of drawing them too far back and, most importantly, reduce how far they had to run to help combat fatigue. Committed to their new plan and with nothing to lose, the Lady Dragons took the field. It didn’t take long to see that the new formation was the change they needed. Throughout the first half, the Beavers looked frustrated and a step behind. American Falls managed a goal, but it was clear the MHS team was controlling the game. Much of the first half was played on Beaver turf, with Malad refusing to let the ball drop into their backfield. Down by just one at halftime, the upbeat Lady Dragons came to the bench ready to make the adjustments needed for the final 40 minutes. Their defense was working. Now the offense needed a boost. Coach Blaisdell encouraged the team to focus on seeing the field, creating openings and taking advantage of good field position. She finished by saying, “Keep shooting! They are going to go in, I know it.” Sharing their own words of encouragement and motivation, the team took the field ready to make the second half theirs. Working the ball around with quick footwork and patient passing, Paige Talbot was the first to find the back of the net, tying the game at 1-1. Already beginning to tire, the goal was just the spark they needed. The Lady
Dragons continued pushing the ball into Beaver territory. On an ordinary offensive push, the American Falls keeper came out of the goal but overshot the ball and went down, leaving the net wide open. Talbot didn’t let the opportunity get away, sending the ball into the net and giving the Lady Dragons their first lead against the Beavers. The momentum swing in Malad’s favor was palpable, but the game was far from over. American Falls came back with renewed determination, and freshman Jocelynn Purdum, who had prepared as goalkeeper for only two practices, felt the pressure. As the Beavers took shots on goal, it took nerve, guts and confidence to dive headfirst into the fray. Across the 40-minute half, Purdum blocked multiple attempts to the cheers of her team and the fans. Unfortunately, American Falls slipped one past her, tying the game again. With fatigue setting in and the clock counting down, players were shuffled into different positions to allow for a small rest and reset. Some were playing positions they had never played before. Coach Blaisdell turned to senior Janetta Jakaway and asked, “Do you think you can play wing? That’s where I need you right now.” Not one to shrink back from hard things, Jakaway accepted the challenge. When the Beavers sent the ball out of bounds, it was her job to throw it back in. She scooped it up and launched it down the sideline. Her teammate dribbled before sending it toward midfield, just as Talbot came sprinting down with defenders closing in. Talbot received the ball, maneuvered around the defense and found the opening she had been looking for. Her shot sailed just beyond the keeper’s fingertips and into the net. The goal put the Lady Dragons
back on top—and gave senior Talbot a hat trick. With the game still hanging in the balance, it was up to the defense to protect the lead. There were moments of touch and go, but the MHS team found ways to provide the coverage they needed, fill in for their teammates and band together. When the final whistle blew, the Lady Dragons had done something they had been working toward for years. They had beaten American Falls 3-2 on their own field, after trailing, fighting back and refusing to let fatigue dictate the outcome. The final score reflected more than three goals on the scoreboard. It reflected a team willing to trust a new formation after only one practice, players willing to step into unfamiliar positions when their team needed them, and a defense that refused to give up. There was no question what the win meant to the Lady Dragons. They had been waiting for this one. And now they had it.
BrinLee Hatch dribbling the ball down the field as the defense circles in.the field as the defense circles in.
Dragons looking strong heading into Homecoming; 27-7 over Firth BY ALLISON ELIASON
After a week of rest and refocus, the Malad Dragons traveled to Firth to take on the Firth Cougars. Malad came out of the gate ready to make a statement Friday night, jumping on Firth early and never letting the Cougars find much rhythm in a 27-7 Dragon victory. The Dragons wasted little time getting on the board. After receiving the opening kickoff, Malad moved quickly down the field, with a quarterback keeper breaking through several tackles and picking up a first down. A few plays later, Easton Green connected with Parker Price, who made a cut across the field and took the pass into the end zone for a 29-yard touchdown. The extra point made it 7-0. Firth struggled to gain much ground on its opening possession, eventually turning the ball over on downs near midfield. Malad’s offense couldn’t capitalize and was forced to punt, but the Dragon defense quickly gave the offense another opportunity. With Firth at its own 25-yard line, Green stepped in front of a long pass for his first interception of the night, reC Y
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turning it all the way to the 3-yard line. Drake Morrison punched it in from there, pushing through the middle for the touchdown. The PAT was no good, leaving Malad with a 13-0 lead. The Dragon defense continued to frustrate the Cougars, making it impossible to string together a scoring drive. Malad’s tackling was particularly strong, making a momentous stop where the Dragons stayed home against the misdirection play to bring down the runner. Later in the drive, Firth threatened with a long pass on third down, but Green came up with his second interception, this time in the end zone, to shut down the scoring opportunity. The MHS offense continued to find ways to move the ball. Green escaped what looked like could have been a big loss for the Dragons to turn it into a first down, while Rylinn Beck broke off several long runs behind strong Malad blocking. Beck’s 72 rushing yards on just seven carries helped keep the drive moving. After a series of penalties and tough runs, Malad eventually reached the 5-yard line, where Ky Willie took the handoff and raced toward the corner of the end zone. Willie won the footrace to the pylon for the touchdown,
and the PAT pushed the Dragon lead to 20-0. The Firth offense finally put together a scoring drive after halftime, steadily picking up small chunks of yardage before finding the end zone to cut the lead to 20-7. The MHS team answered with a defensive stand and continued to make things difficult through the air. Price came up with another interception, returning it to the Firth 44-yard line. The Dragons couldn’t turn that opportunity into points, but the defense continued to control the game. Malad’s defense forced another turnover in the fourth quarter when Grayson Thomas intercepted another Cougar pass. The MHS offense taking the field, Beck broke loose for a 31yard run, zigzagging through the line and into the open field before being brought down at the 22. Willie finished the drive with a long sprint down the left sideline for his second rushing touchdown of the night and the final score of the game, making it 26-7. Tallying up the offensive and defensive efforts, Malad finished with 238 yards of total offense, including 164 rushing and 74 passing, while the Dragon defense came away with five
interceptions. The Dragons’ five interceptions and a defense that repeatedly came up with big stops helped Malad turn early opportunities into a convincing 26-7 win over Firth. This game proved as a milestone for the Dragons, marking the progress the team has made throughout the season. Head coach Brady Price shared, “Overall I think this has been our best game so far. We really played great on defense and took advantage of being aggressive stopping the pass. That set up the offense with a couple of short fields and we took advantage of those. I thought we really set the tone in the first half and withstood their second half push.” With homecoming week on the horizon, the team is looking forward to their conference matchup against the Soda Springs Cardinals. The Cardinals come into the game with a split record, suffering losses to Ririe and Lyman while taking wins against Firth and North Fremont. Malad fans should come ready for an exciting game Friday, September 25, with a prompt kickoff at 7 pm. The game will also include the MHS homecoming royalty and performances from multiple Malad groups and teams. C Y
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