The Malad Classic Car Show filled Main Street on Saturday, as hundreds of people made their way into town for the annual first weekend of the June event. This year marked an impressively large, round-numbered benchmark, 35 years. The show was as fantastic as always, with a mix of local and out of town car owners competing in a range of categories for a trophy made by Malad’s own Kristi Christofersen.
In addition to celebrating 35 years, the show was also one to remember as a celebration of America 250, the Oneida Quilt Guild show, and the Dyno on hand from Boost for Therapy and Bearded Burnouts, which kept a crowd at KC Oil all afternoon to watch horsepower testing.
Although the pride in taking home a trophy is significant, most of the participants in the Malad Classic seem to be more interested in being among fellow car enthusiasts than the prize itself. Still, prizes never hurt!
A list of category winners is as follows: People’s Choice, Valerie McBride (1930 Ford Model A); Bike, Braxden Kaufman (1966 HD Custom); Young Guns (18 and under), Rasp Carter (1982 Chevy Caprice); Limited Production, Ed Hutchinson (1966 Ford Cobra); Factory Stock, Daniel Bybee (1966 Ford F-100); Tri-Five, Bret Feller (1955 Chevy Wagon); Rat Rod, Ross and Laura Kidman (1934 Ford Pickup); Modern Muscle, Scott Conley (2002 Pontiac TransAm Firehawk); Traditional Custom, Larry Hansen (1970 Chevy K10); Modified Classic, Shane Price; Spirit of the Car Show, Cheyenne; and Best of Show, Richard Baker (1934 Ford 3 Window Coupe).
The Malad Classic also gave a public forum to others who were looking to tell people about their own projects and community concerns. Included were Lon Colton and Shanci
Dorius, representing Oneida County’s America 250 committee, the Quilt Club (which featured an patriotic America250 quilt selection), the Fair board annual fair raffle, and more. Right across the street at KC Oil, there was a steady crowd all day for “Dyno Days,” which was a joint production of Broderic Braegger with Boost for Therapy and locals Allen Nimer and Jacob Hardy with Bearded Burnouts. Over the course of the afternoon, contestatnts were given a chance to test their car against the field and against the “house” vehicles for bragging rights and cash. Contestants each got 2 chances for $80 to get an accurate number for their vehicle’s maxi-
America 250 events this weekend
It’s almost finally…almost here! Oneida County has taken the mission of creating an amazing celebration of the 250th year since the signing of the Declaration of Independence to heart, and while a number of events have already contained elements of A250 celebration, the community’s “official” kickoff day is this Saturday, June 13.
The celebration begins at Malad City Park at 5:00 p.m., where a “Food Truck Rally” is scheduled to provide tastes to satisfy most any appetite. Trucks have been coordinated to make sure there is as much variety as possible, and the weather should be just right for eating, because how could it not be?
In addition, bounce houses will be available with a $7 unlimited jump pass. The newly opened playground at the park will of course also be open to everyone.
The centerpiece of the evening will be the culminating event of the Race For Independence, which can be found at maladrace.org.
As explained last week, the Oneida County Race for Independence is a community event celebrating America’s 250th anniversary. Inspired by the hit television show, The Amazing Race, teams of four will compete in a fast-paced adventure across Oneida County tackling a series of America 250-themed challenges.
Teams will meet at the Presbyterian Church at 5 S. Main (please park in the courthouse parking lot and walk over to the church) at 12:00 noon on Saturday, June 13, 2026. They’ll be given clues to various locations around the county. At each location, they’ll compete in a challenge designed to test a wide range of skills — physical, mental, and teamwork-based — so every member of your team will have a chance to shine, and win $500 as a team. ($250 for the second place team.)
Organizers are planning to announce the winners of the race that night at 8:30 pm as part of the America 250 kick-off cele-
bration at the city park.
Teams need to be made up of 4 members who are at least 15 years old. Each team will need to have their own vehicle to drive to each of the challenges. The driver must be a member of the team and also be at least 18 years old. The challenges may require getting wet, so please come prepared.
Whether you’re a history buff, a fitness enthusiast, or just love a good competition, the Race for Independence is a unique way to honor 250 years of American history right here in our community.
Racers should bring a water bottle and snacks. There will be places to fill bottles at each challenge location. The orga-
Shootings in Ohio
A shooting near the annual Old West End Festival in Toledo, Ohio, left 12 people injured on June 6 and prompted a large-scale search for at least two suspects. Authorities said the gunfire erupted near the popular community festival, which features live music, food, art, and activities for families. Investigators believe the incident began when two individuals exchanged gunfire, with bystanders caught in the crossfire. Victims ranged in age from 14 to 61, and two people were reported in critical condition. No deaths have been reported.
Witnesses described scenes of panic as festivalgoers ran for cover and emergency responders rushed to assist the wounded. Despite heavy traffic and road closures associated with the event, first responders were able to transport all victims to area hospitals within about an hour. Police have asked attendees to provide photos, videos, or other information that could help identify those responsible. As of Sunday, no arrests had been announced and the investigation remained active. Authorities continue to believe the shooters were targeting each other rather than the festival itself, but the incident has renewed concerns about gun violence at large public gatherings.
Arsonist trial begins
A Los Angeles man accused of starting the devastating Palisades Fire is set to go on trial this week, more than a year after the blaze killed 12 people and destroyed thousands of homes and businesses. Federal prosecutors allege that Jonathan Rinderknecht ignited a smaller fire on New Year's Day 2025 that continued smoldering underground before erupting into the massive Palisades Fire six days later. Investigators claim Rinderknecht had a long-standing fascination with fire and was angry and frustrated in the days leading up to the blaze. Prosecutors say surveillance video places Rinderknecht near the fire's origin and that he later returned to record video of firefighters battling the flames. They have also cited his online searches related to alleged UnitedHealthcare CEO killer Luigi Mangione and anti-wealth sentiments as evidence of a possible motive. A judge has already barred prosecutors from presenting AI-generated images allegedly created by Rinderknecht depicting cities burning. If convicted, he faces between five and 45 years in federal prison.
Zverev wins French Open
Alexander Zverev finally captured the first Grand Slam title of his career on Sunday, defeating Italy’s Flavio Cobolli in a dramatic five-set French Open final at Roland Garros. Zverev won 6-1, 4-6, 6-4, 6-7 (5), 6-1 to claim the championship after previously falling short in three major finals. The victory was especially meaningful for the 29-year-old German, who suffered a devastating ankle injury at the French Open in 2022 and had endured years of near misses at tennis’ biggest events. After dominating early, Zverev saw Cobolli battle back and force a deciding fifth set before the German regained control and cruised to victory. The win makes Zverev the first German man in 30 years to win a Grand Slam title and completes one of the sport’s longest-awaited breakthroughs.
It was hot, but then again it IS summer! a breeze kept things manageable, but even without it would have been a cool place to be on Saturday as southern Idaho’s premier Car Show filled downtown.
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Richard Baker places his Best in Show trophy down next to his 1934 Ford Coupe.
Shanci Dorius and Lon Colton represented America 250 during the show, raffling off T-shirts and giving away stickers.
Meeting on Samaria Zoning ahead of Welsh Festival
A Planning and Zoning hearing was held last week on a rezone application for the property in Samaria which includes the Heritage Square and the Crazy Cow Adventure facility.
Prior to the adoption of the current county Development Code, land was zoned multi-use, and activities at the Samaria locations were allowed under that set of rules. The Development Code replaced the multi-use zone designation with Agriculture, Commercial, and Industrial zones, with the populated areas such as Samaria designated Residential by default. The Residential Zone comes with allowable uses and conditional uses, which require a permit application to allow. Because various events throughout the year, including Samaria Days, end of year school tours, and now the Welsh Festival require applications for those conditional uses, Luke and Shayna Waldron had applied to have the zoning changed in order to make the land useable for those applications without the cost and complication of the annual renewal.
On the other side of the coin, some events have led to increased traffic, noise, and disruption for nearby properties. The issue is about property rights in both cases, which made for a large turnout at the hearing.
Luke Waldron, representing the Heritage Square and the Crazy Cow Adventure, read from a prepared statement at the outset of the hearing, which read in part: “Neither Crazy Cow Farm Adventure nor the Malad Valley Heritage Square were created to become large commercial developments. They were created because of a deep love for this community, our heritage, and the history of the Malad Valley. For over 20 years, Shayna and I have welcomed families, school groups, and visitors to our farm to learn about agriculture, animals, and rural life. We have watched children bottle-feed calves, learn where food comes from, and experience farm life for the very first time.
Likewise, the Heritage Square was created to preserve the stories, buildings, and heritage that helped build this valley. Hundreds of volunteers have
contributed thousands of hours to save historic structures, create educational opportunities, and provide a place where future generations can learn about the people who came before us. These projects exist to educate, preserve, and bring people together.”
Waldron acknowledged that “concerns have been raised regarding traffic, parking, future growth, and the impact on the rural character of Samaria,” but continued by stating that “I want the Commission and our neighbors to know that we have listened carefully to those concerns.”
According to Waldron, Parking plans have been expanded to reduce any congestion for neighboring properties, and traffic management plans have been developed. He also stated that they have agreed to limitations on events and uses, and that both properties will be governed by Development Agreements that run with the land that limit what can occur on these properties and ensure that they cannot simply become something different in the future.
For many people, the term “commercial” itself was at issue, and the idea was expressed that a different label that more accurately described the situation would be a good idea.
Waldron himself said, “while the zoning designation may say ‘commercial,’ I believe everyone here understands that these projects are very different from what most people think of when they hear that word. We are not proposing a gas station, a convenience store, an industrial use, or a large-scale commercial development. We will continue operating the same agricultural, educational, cultural, and heritage-based activities that have existed here for years while remaining in compliance with the county’s current development code. At their heart, both projects are about preserving our heritage and history and passing that down to the next generation.”
Members of the public, including neighbors as well as those with an interest in the overall topic of development, shared their concerns about the zone change, as well as support for it. Safety, traffic, noise, and changes to the rural nature of the community were raised.
Waldron closed his remarks by saying, “We love the rural character of Samaria. We live there. We raise our family there. We farm there. I am a 5th generation Samaritan. We want to protect that character just as much as
anyone else. Our vision is not to become bigger and bigger. Our vision is to become better.
To continue preserving our history. To continue sharing agriculture with the next generation.
To continue providing meaningful experiences for families. And to continue creating something that adds value to our community rather than taking away from it.”
The next step for Planning and Zoning is not a Zone Change, but a recommendation to the Board of County Commissioners about a Zone Change, as PZ is not an executive body as far as the final decision. Because the process means that a final decision can’t be made until the County Commission meeting following the next Planning and Zoning meeting, it won’t likely be until next month.
In the meantime, conditional uses attached to this fall’s Welsh Festival were greenlighted. The Welsh Festival announced that it would be moving to Samaria after having been held in Malad City for the past two decades. While a change to Commercial Zoning would make that process easier next year, the Festival itself would still be allowable under a CUP in either case.
Helen Ward’s students perform at recital
A piano recital featuring the students of Helen Ward and Daisy Huckaby was held on Sunday, June 7, in the 2nd Ward Building. Daisy’s students, Brexlee Kellum and Becky Evans, each performed a duet with their teacher. Brexlee, who has taken lessons for just one month, played “Yankee Doodle,” and Becky, who has taken lessons for two months, played “Banjo Picker.” Helen’s students, all from the Huckaby family, each performed three numbers of their own choosing. Lafe began his part of the program with a rendition of “My Country, ‘Tis of
Thee” and then performed the theme from Dvorak’s “New World Symphony” and “Canoeing in the Moonlight.” Seth performed two classical piano solos, “Humoresque” and “Liebestraum,” plus “Tropical Island.” Daisy honored her brother Jens, who will be leaving soon on a mission to Paris, with “Portrait of Paris.” She also performed a very difficult number in six sharps, “To Spring,” and two duets with her teacher, Halan Ward. Jens concluded the program with Chanson, “ “Song of India,“ and a complicated jazz piano number, “A Town with an Ocean View.”
Last month, Malad elementary classes visited Crazy Cow for Field Day.
Carolyn Twede Frank led students in a puppet demonstration.
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nizers will also be providing dinner for participants.
Please direct questions to the Oneida County Clerk’s office at 208-766-4116.
Those interested can fill out a volunteer form at maladrace.org or simply show up on race day.
To cap the evening off, a screening of “National Treasure” will be held at the park at dusk. Come watch a classic Nick Cage movie with your friends and family on what will hopefully be a warm summer evening.
Independence Day
This year’s 4th of July Parade theme will be “America 250” to correspond with the national observance of same. The council announced the Grand Marshals as Larry and Wendy Thomas. The Honored Pioneer will be Helen Lewis Peterson. The Honored Veteran is selected by the American Legion, and the Volunteer of the Year is generally announced at the July 3rd festivities.
The Parade Route will be different this year as a result of construction.
A time capsule buried 30 or so years ago is set to be opened on the 4th, right at the park at 12 before the kid races.
Events for the Day of the 4th are listed below.
Malad Milkers Dairy Goat Club
On Friday, May 29, the Malad Milkers 4-H Dairy Goat Club met for the first meeting of the year! They decided officers, which now include Elsee Parker as President, Harper Maughan as Vice President, Becky Evans as Secretary, Abbie Cox as Reporter, and Caysten Williams as Treat Man.
This officer team will help lead the club for the year! The club also covered reminders for the year and invited its members to ponder a shirt de-
sign. After some discussion, the club headed to the barn and learned hands on how to give immunizations and its importance! they will meet again on June 12 at Wendy Thomas’, house who is the club leader, her assistant is Elsie Maughan. The club is also invited to attend the Utah Dairy Goat Association Cache Valley Open Show at the Cache Valley Fairgrounds! The Malad Milkers are excited for the year and preparing for the Dairy Goat Show in August!
Members of the Malad Milkers Dairy Goat Club learn about proper goat immunization practices during a recent club meeting. Participants gained hands-on knowledge about the importance of vaccinations in maintaining herd health and preventing disease.
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I would like to thank all those who voted in the Republican Primary Election.
I appreciate the support I received and will do my best to represent all of Oneida Count as a county commissioner.
Tammy Benson created a quilt with the state birds of all 50 states and Washington D.C.
Proposed parade route for 2026
Changes to Pentagon list of religions causes a stir
A bit of controversy broke out last week after the Pentagon dramatically reduced its list of officially recognized religious affiliation codes from more than 200 to just 31 categories. While the new list includes numerous Christian denominations, it lists members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints separately rather than under the broader Christian category, prompting criticism from many Latter-day Saints and Utah political leaders, as well as local members. The list doesn’t change anything substantive, but does irritate members of the church, which has been involved in a decades – nearly centuries – long campaign to clarify its Christian bona fides to the general public.
According to KSL, Utah Senators Mike Lee and John Curtis publicly challenged the change, arguing that members of the church consider themselves Christian and that the church’s name, beliefs, and focus on Jesus Christ make its exclusion from the Christian grouping difficult to understand. That sentiment was echoed broadly over the weekend as news of the list was discussed among members.
The Pentagon has responded that the revised list is not intended to determine which religions are “officially approved” or legitimate. Officials say the streamlined system is designed to help military chaplains quickly assess the religious makeup of units and allocate resources more efficiently. Service members can still identify as Latter-day Saints, and they may continue to list other faiths not included among the 31 primary categories on military records and dog tags.
The dispute has become part of a broader debate over the Pentagon’s religious policies under Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Critics argue that reducing the number of recognized faith categories may marginalize minority religions, while supporters maintain the changes are administrative rather than theological. For many Latter-day Saints, however, the central issue is not recognition itself but the perception that their faith was separated from Christianity despite its emphasis on Jesus Christ. The church’s policy regarding the use of its full official name, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, speaks to the issue.
New Scholarships added to OEF
Through the generosity of community members, the Oneida Education Foundation has established three new endowed scholarship funds. These new endowments made possible the awarding of more scholarships to members of the Class of 2026 and will continue to support college-bound graduates of Malad High School.
Jay and Julie Hansen established the J&J Farms Scholarship Endowment, stipulating that on even-numbered years, the scholarship be awarded to a student going into education, and in odd-numbered years, the scholarship be awarded to a student going into an agriculture-related field. Julie taught kindergarten for many years at Malad Elementary School, and Jay owns and operates the family farm in Pocatello Valley.
Ken and Karalee Tooke established the Kenneth J. Tooke II and Karalee Waldron Tooke Family Perseverance Scholarship Fund, stipulating that the scholarship be awarded to students who have shown exceptional resilience in graduating from high school and planning to go to college.
Kim Wittman honored her late father, John Wittman, by establishing a scholarship fund in his memory; scholarships are to go to students pursuing agriculture-related majors. She also set up the Women in STEM scholarship to be awarded to a woman graduate planning to major in a STEM field.
Through the generosity of all scholarship donors, the OEF was able to
award 112 scholarships to 50 Malad High School graduates this year. Each student’s scholarship is worth a minimum of $1000, with donor funds often being divided up so that a student may receive more than one scholarship with the total value at $1000.
In addition to the endowed scholarships, seven local organizations and businesses fund annual scholarships which means they decide each year whether or not to give one or more scholarships, usually to employees or members or their children.
The Oneida Education Foundation now has 59 scholarship funds and 5 funds to support curriculum projects through teacher grants. Many of the endowments are set up to honor family members, friends, classmates, and teachers. These endowments become a lasting legacy to these people.
Usually an endowment is established with a minimum of $1000. Once the fund reaches $1500, it is invested in secure mutual funds through the Edward Jones Investment Company. When an endowment is established, the donor stipulates the criteria for awarding scholarships or grants from the fund, and a Memorandum of Understanding is signed by the donor and a representative of the OEF.
For more information on donating to an OEF endowment or establishing an endowment through the Oneida Education Foundation, please contact Jean Thomas, Chair, at thomjea2@isu.edu or 208-509-2262 or see the website: www.oneidaeducationfoundation.org.
Nearly 60 Idahoans sick after drinking raw milk
BY KYLE PFANNENSTIEL, IDAHO CAPITAL SUN
Idaho health officials are investigating how nearly 60 people got sick after drinking raw milk in the past two weeks.
The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare announced in a news release on Wednesday that most of the people reported being sick after drinking raw milk from two different milking operations in North Idaho and southern Idaho. The infections were reported starting May 19.
The state health agency didn’t disclose the names of the dairies, but said they are collaborating with health officials “to identify and fix any potential sources of contamination.”
In a statement, Department of Health and Welfare spokesperson AJ McWhorter said the agency didn’t name the milking operations “because this is a potential risk for any raw milk producer.”
“The milking operations are working with public health officials to figure out which patches of milk might be affected and to take steps to remedy the situation,” McWhorter said. Raw milk isn’t pasteurized, a process that involves heating the milk to kill bacteria — like Campylobacter, E. coli, Listeria and Salmonella — that can be present in raw milk.
So far, 45 of the people who got sick tested positive for campylobac-
teriosis, a bacterial infection. But officials say not everyone who got sick has been tested, and that more illnesses could be found.
The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare says its public health division is working with local health officials across six of Idaho’s seven regional public health districts to investigate the source of the outbreaks, including Central District Health, Southwest District Health, Eastern Idaho Public Health, Southeastern Idaho Public Health, Panhandle District Health, and South Central Public Health. Officials are investigating to find batches that are potentially concerning and test milk samples.
What are the symptoms of infections linked to raw milk?
Symptoms of infections from bacteria that can be in raw milk include vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, fever and dehydration. Complications can be severe, especially in people at higher risk such as young children, pregnant women, the elderly and people with compromised immune systems.
Health officials encourage people who are feeling symptoms after recently drinking raw milk to seek medical care promptly. To report an illness or get more information, officials encourage people to contact their local public health district.
Dinosaurs headline summer reading
Dinosaurs lived for millions of years, and they lived millions of years ago. They have also been popular with kids for about the same amount of time.
This summer, dinosaurs are the focus of the summer reading programs across the state, with the slogan “Unearth the Story” chosen for the event.
Oneida County Library is excited to bring the beloved summer reading program back to town, free of charge to all those from birth to 18 years old who are interested in reading and learning more about the world around them, through the month of June. Events are scheduled to be held at the Park on Tuesdays at 12:30 p.m. This week, weather led to the event being rescheduled for Thursday, June 11.
As part of the event, readers were given the opportunity to adopt their own dinosaurs and pledge to take care of it throughout the summer reading program. Participants will be given a dino when they sign up to serve as a reading companion as they work through the summer. Hours need to be logged, and will be turned in at the end of June.
A separate Adult Reading program is also being held this summer, from June 8 to August 31.
Information on the events and programs can be found at oneidacountylibrary.org.
Dinosaurs visit the museum The adoption pairs nicely with a visit from the Idaho Museum of Natural History’s Mobile Museum, which will be parked across from the Pioneer Museum on June 20 during the day. Museum educator Pam Pascali will welcome young dino-learners to her mobile learning center to find out more about fossils, dinosaur skeletons, hand on activities and real pieces of Idaho’s ancient past. She comes equipped with a scale replica of a skeleton of Idaho’s state dinosaur, the Oryctodromeus. The dino is a dog-sized burrowing herbivore, whose name means “digging runner.” The oryctodromeus lived almost 100 million year during the Cretaceous period. “People have been loving seeing this!” Pascali said, and she can’t wait to see you there.
Can you identify prominent founding figures of our nation from just a win a flag. Top scorers will be entered into a weekly drawing to win a winner will be entered into a drawing for a final grand prize
The Oneida County America250 Committee invites the community to take part in the America 250 Founders Challenge, an 8-week interactive trivia experience celebrating the people who shaped our nation’s founding.
This is an open-book challenge! Use this website to help you: https://www.whitehouse.gov/freedom250/founders
Scan the QR Code
Each week, participants will match clues to historical figures from the Revolutionary era, including both well-known founders and lesser-known individuals who played important roles in America’s story. Challenges will be available in the local newspaper, and online through a QR code. Participants can play weekly for a chance to win small prizes, with a grand prize awarded to the individual who correctly completes the most challenges over the full 8 weeks. This program is part of the nationwide celebration of America’s 250th anniversary in 2026. The QR Code here will take you to a page where you can test your trivia knowledge on 250 years of American History.
Last week’s winner: Alexandra Evans!
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ONEIDA COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
Ayden Jay Devore, Malad, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50
Gregory Brent Fenstermaker, Malad, fail to obey traffic control devices, $33.50, costs $56.50
BY GRAMMA DOT
Just got back from four days in Canada visiting Brent’s family. It is an annual road trip we have taken for years. When the boys were young, they made the trip in the back of the minivan…seats folded flat, pillows, blankets and food on board and not a seat belt in sight. It is a wonder they lived to adulthood. We would hop on I-15, head north and ten hours later end up in Myra’s kitchen listening to the latest happenings in Taber, Alberta.
Life has changed. Grandma Myra is no longer there with the news or her cooking, but Brent’s brother and sister are still anxious to welcome us back to the Homeland. This time it was just Brent and me, buckled in and ready to roll.
We stayed with Maureen and Buster. Maureen has always reminded me of her mother, with a take-charge personality, lots of conversation and a desire to feed the masses. Part of the reason for the trip was to help Stephen, Brent’s brother, and his wife, DeRae, move. They have reached that time in life when downsizing is the smart thing to do. Stephen spent a considerable part of his youth weightlifting… serious weightlifting…and his knees have paid the price. So, their three-story townhouse was no longer practical. Hence the move to a
BIRTHDAYS
Matthew Daniels, June 12
JoLynn John, June 12
Cody Nielson, June 12
Darrell Smith, June 12
Valorie Stokes, June 12
Shelley Blaisdell, June 13
Jennifer Hill, June 13
Alan Bosley June 13
Hunter Atkinson, June 14
Kent Smith, June 14
Farrell Atkinson, June 15
Dallas Degn, June 15
Dixie Glover, June 15
Dillon Hess, June 15
Lance Leavitt, June 15
Noah Hubbard, June 16
Marva Couch, June 16
Debbie Horsley, June 16
When you are in your seventh decade moving is a chore. So, a moving company was hired to box up and deliver stuff to the new place. Kitchen boxes landed in the kitchen, bedroom 1 boxes in bedroom 1…you get the idea. There were a lot of boxes because there was a lot of stuff. When the moving guys finished distributing every box in every room, the head guy showed Stephen an electronic-on-the-screen bill that needed signing. This is not an easy thing for an old guy and while signing off, he inadvertently hit a button that produced a $400 tip. He hit ‘accept,’ signed his name and made some movers very happy. After the movers left, we asked if that was his intention, he replied, “Nope, but I couldn’t take it back after making them so happy.”
We went back to Maureen’s after unboxing and organizing. Brent and I went downstairs to get ready for bed and I could hear ‘Myra’ upstairs. It was actually Maureen, but without her physical presence in front of my eyes that voice elicited all the memories of a time gone by. The tears surfaced as I remembered my boys, their grandmother and trips from decades past. Were the memories and tears my intention?
“Nope, but I wouldn’t take them back because they made me so happy.” Life is good!
Jaime Peterson, June 16
Trevor Thomas, June 16
Britney Baker Bowers, June 17
Wendi Blaisdell, June 17
Carrie Edwards, June 17
Lucinda Sweeten, June 17
Addie Brower, June 17
Elda Laine Allen, June 18
Ilean Corbridge, June 18
Dallan Nalder, June 18
Zane Stokes, June 18
If you would like to add yourself, your kids, loved one, friend or family member to our weekly birthday list, contact Sherrie at 208-766-4773 or email sherrie.w@idahoenterprise.com
ON THIS DAY
1776 Continental Congress creates committee to draft a Declaration of Independence with Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Roger Sherman, and Robert R. Livingston as members
1905 Pennsylvania Railroad debuts the fastest train in the world, capable of traveling from NY to Chicago in 18 hours
1927 Charles Lindbergh is awarded the first Distinguished Flying Cross
1936 Presbyterian Church of America founded in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
1939 British ruler Kind George VI and Queen Elizabeth taste their first "hot dogs" at a party at FDR's Hyde Park residence during their US visit
1947 Perennial Christmas film "Miracle on 34th St" starring John Payne and Maureen O'Hara, directed by George Seaton is released
1962 Brothers John and Clarence
Anglin and fellow inmate Frank Morris escape from Alcatraz Island prison, the only ones to do so
1978 Joseph Freeman Jr is first black priest in Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
1982 "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial", directed by Steven Spielberg, starring Henry Thomas and Drew Barrymore, is released
1993 "Jurassic Park", adapted from best-selling novel by Michael Crichton, directed by Steven Spielberg, and starring Sam Neill and Jeff Goldblum, opens and sets a box office weekend record of $502 million
2002 "American Idol" created by Simon Fuller with judges Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul, and Randy Jackson premieres on Fox-TV
2021 US lobsterman survives being swallowed by a humpback whale off the coast of Provincetown, Massachusetts
CLASSIFIEDS
ANNOUNCEMENTS, MALAD
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Krey Chet Keetch, Malad, unsafe backing, $33.50, costs $56.50
Sparro Scott, Goose Creek, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50
MALAD CITY
Caden Jeppson, Malad, speeding (16 mph or over), $98.50, costs $56.50; driving with expired license, $44.50, costs $56.50
Todd Kendaell, North Ogden, fail to obey traffic control device, $33.50, costs $56.50
IDAHO STATE POLICE
Marco Antonio Arellano Barragan, Caldwell, speeding (16 mph or over) $98.50, costs $56.50; operate vehicle without a current or valid class d/operators license, $150.00, costs $157.50
Lucy Quinn Moore, Twin Falls, speeding (16 mph or over), $98.50, costs $56.50
Rosy A Morales Carachure, West Valley, improper or unsafe lane change, $33.50, costs $56.50
MAGISTRATE COURT
Kelly Ray Laughlin, Ballingham, reckless driving, $192.50, costs $157.50, 90 days jail, 88 days suspended, 2 days credit time served, drivers license suspended 30 days, 12 months probation; fail to notify upon striking fixtures on highway, $142.50, costs $157.50, 90 days jail, 88 days suspended, 2 days credit time served, 12 months probation – Agency: MCPD
RECORDED LIST
May 29, 2026
Warranty Deed - Grantor: Timothy Emery Beckstead, Kinberly Beckstead; Grantee: Timothy E Beckstead, Timothy A Becktead
Warranty Deed - Grantor: Grimly Hollow Meadows LLC; Grantee: Wrights Creed Ranches LLC Power of Attorney - Grantor: Glenda Richardson; Grantee: Ronney Williams
June 1, 2026
Deed of Trust - Grantor: Joseph Brent Bowen, Ann Christine Bowen; Grantee: Janell Heath, Joseph Brent Bowen, Ann Christine Bowen Quit Claim Deed - Grantor: Debra C Scouten; Grantee: Debra C Scouten Trust Quit Claim Deed - Grantor: John C Noyes, Susan C Noyes; Grantee: John C Noyes Trustee, Susan C Noyes Trustee, The Noyes Family Trust Affidavit of Survivors - Grantor: Barbara J Lesher Trustee, Richard Martin Lesher Family Trust, Barbara Jean Lesher-Allred Family Trust; Grantee: Richard Martin Lesher (Deceased)
Warranty Deed - Grantor: Richard Martin Lesher Trustee (Deceased), Barbara J Lesher Trustee, Richard Martin Lesher Family Trust, Barbara Jean Lesher-Allred Family Trust; Grantee: Aaron Hampton, Merinda Hampton
Deed of Trust - Grantor: Aaron Hampton, Merinda Hampton; Grantee: American Pacific Mortgage Corporation Warranty Deed - Grantor: Toni M Leatham, Tristin M Leatham; Grantee: Jack Morris, Mallory Morris Deed of Trust - Grantor: Jack Morris, Mallory Morris; Grantee: Guild Mortgage Company LLC June 2, 2026 Quit Claim Deed - Grantor: NST Development LLC; Grantee: Cedar
Curlew Senior Citizens’ Menu
Every meal served with Juice/ Milk/Coffee & Salad Bar
June 16 - Pulled Pork Sandwich, WG Roll, Cucumbers, Mandarin Oranges, Dessert
June 18 - Grilled Cheese, Tomato Soup, Green Beans, WG Roll, Peaches, Dessert
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Warranty Deed - Grantor: Ken C Probst, Mignon R Probst; Grantee: Ken C Probst Trustee, Mignon R Probst Trustee, Ken & Mignon Probst Family Trust
Warranty Deed - Grantor: Probst Raspberry LLC; Grantee: Ken C Probst Trustee, Mignon R Probst Trustee, Ken & Mignon Probst Family Trust
Warranty Deed - Grantor: Ken C Probst, Mignon R Probst; Grantee: Probst Raspberry LLC
Substitution of Trustee - Grantor: Summit Funding INC, Theodore Benjamin Bennett, Kimberly Jean Bennett; Grantee: Kevin P Moran Deed of Reconveyance - Grantor: Kevin P Moran; Grantee: Theodore Benjamin Bennett, Kimberly Jean Bennett
June 3, 2026
Appointment of Trustee - Grantor: Lou Ann Thomas, D.L. Evans Bank, Alliance Post-Closing Services LLC; Grantee: Alliance Title & Escrow LLC Deed of Reconveyance - Alliance Title & Escrow LLC; Grantee: Lou Ann Thomas Deed of Reconveyance - Grantor: Mountain America Federal Credit Union, First American Title Insurance Company; Grantee: Jacob Willden, Cheyenne Willden
Warranty Deed - Grantor: David J Showell Trustee, David Sidney Showell Trustee, Sharon K Showell Trustee, Jess R Showell Family Trust, Sid and Sharon Showell Living Trust; Grantee: Keep You Powder Dry Cattle Company LLC
Marriage License - Andrew Joseph Martinez to Marry Crystal PJ Teschner June 4, 2026
Corrected Warranty Deed - Grantor: Wilcock Land and Livestock LLC; Grantee: Bodie Collin Booth, Amber Booth
Corrected Warranty Deed - Grantor: Wilcock Land and Livestock LLC; Grantee: Emberfield Farms LLC
Deed of Reconveyance - Grantor: Northern Title Company, Connie Panike; Grantee: Todd Christensen Todd K Bartholomew Deed of Reconveyance - Grantor: Northern Title Company, Ireland Bank; Grantee: Clinton D. John Deed of Reconveyance - Grantor: Goldenwest Federal Credit Union, Goldenwest Credit Union; Grantee: Brent Tyke Whitaker
Substitution of Trustee - Grantor: Samuel G Ferree, Amanda Ferree, First American Title Insurance Company, Rocket Mortgage LLC; Grantee: Jeffrey E Rolig
Deed of Reconveyance - Grantor: Jeffrey E Rolig; Grantee: Samuel G Ferree, Amanda Ferree
Substitution of Trustee - Grantor: Susan Diane Anthony, Scotts Land Title Company, West One Bank; Grantee: Jeffrey E Rolig
Deed of Reconveyance - Grantor: Jeffrey E Rolig; Grantee: Susan Diane Anthony
Claim of Lien - Grantor: Blusky Restoration; Grantee: Danica Daniels, Terrance J Daniels Deed of Trust - Grantor: Daniel M Gendron, Margaret Gendron; Grantee: Secretary of Housing And Urban Development
Satisfaction of Mortgage - Grantor: Cache Valley Bank; Grantee: David D Talbot, Tansey Talbot, Doyle Talbot
Partial Release of MortgageGrantor: Cache Valley Bank; Grantee: David D Talbot, Tansey W Talbot, Doyle Talbot
Malad Senior Citizens’ Menu
Every meal served with Juice/ Milk/Coffee
June 12 - French Dip Sandwiches, Spinach Salad, Fresh Fruit, Dessert
June 17 - Sweet and Sour Chicken, Mixed Vegetables, Mandarin Oranges, Dessert
ANNOUNCEMENTS, MALAD
ALANON - We are only a phone call away. For information on meetings, call 208-220-5295 or 208251-9808. (1-52)
CORRECTION
In last week’s paper, the Honored Pioneer for the upcoming 4th of July parade was listed as Helen Lewis. Helen’s full name is Helen Lewis Peterson, and we apologize for the error.
LOOKING BACK
5 YEARS AGO (2021)
On Saturday, June 5, many young women participated in the Oneida County Fair and Rodeo Queen Contest in five separate categories. A Senior Queen and attendants, a Junior Queen and attendant, Princess and attendants, Jr. Miss Cowgirls, and Mini Miss Cowgirls were a chosen.
Malad residents and visitors enjoyed spending the day downtown for the annual Malad Classic Car and bike Show. People and cars came from all over to participate in the activates, and awards were handed out in a variety of categories, all sponsored by local businesses.
The seniors at Malad High School graduated on May 26. Among those graduating were 27 students who also received a diploma from Southeastern Idaho Technical College (SEITec). The students receiving a diploma from SEITec wore a green stole to distinguish their accomplishments.
As the 2020-2021 school year comes to and end, Malad High School students elected new student body and class officers to lead them for the 2021-2022 school year.
Chosen to lead the Student body is president Bridger Bastian, Vice President Matt Jacaway, Secretary Madi Green, Public Relations Sydney Carey, Pep Representative Jace Williams, and Technology Specialist Porter Kimberling.
10 YEARS
AGO
(2016)
On Wednesday, May 25, Malad High School held their 103rd Commencement Exercises. Fifty students graduated from Malad High School as the Class of 2016.
The 50 graduates walked through the gym and up to their seats in the bleachers as the Malad High School Concert Band played the processional, “Pomp and Circumstance, Opus 39 No. 1 in D Major” by Elgar. Mrs. Jamie Jacaway served as narrator, reading each graduate’s name and their future plans.
The annual Memorial Day program, under the direction of the American Legion Ernest W. Jones Post #65 and American Legion Auxiliary, was held in the Malad City Cemetery on Monday morning.
In addition, the American Legion Firing Squad and Color Guard visited cemeteries in Snowville, Holbrook, St. John, Pleasantview, Samaria, Portage, Washakie, Plymouth and Cherry Creek where they honored deceased veterans with the playing of “Taps” and presenting a three-volley salute
The students of Helen Ward and Jean Thomas presented their spring piano recital on Monday, May 23. The students received their awards for completing another year of piano lessons with Helen or Jean. Isabella Haycock, Jens Huckabee, Timmy Jensen, Hallee Kimberling, and Alivia Waldron were first-year students participating in the recital.
More advanced students participating in the recital were Hallye Green (second-year student); Jeni Alder, Clara Huckabee, and Addie Waldron (third-year students); Kristle Jensen (fifth-year student); and Hallee Haycock (seventh-year student).
The most recent Americanism essay contest sponsored by the BPO Elks Grand Lodge Fraternal Committee, Raegan Smith won 2nd place for the District Elks Lodge that is based in Preston and went on to win 2nd place for the Idaho East Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. Raegan was very excited, and received a very nice cash prize for the district and state
win. She was honored at the Malad Elementary School Awards Assembly held on Wednesday, May 25.
15 YEARS AGO (2011)
The cultural hall of the Malad Third/Sixth/Seventh LDS Ward meetinghouse was filled to capacity for the third annual Hall of Fame banquet and induction ceremony for the 2011 inductees. Honored were Lucile Harrison, Marvin Hess and Myra Jean John.
On Saturday evening, the Oneida County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a shooting. The victim was transported to Oneida County Hospital. And subsequently to Portenuf Medical Center where he underwent surgery for the gunshot wound.
Oneida High School recently graduated six students from their Spring Class of 2011. Pictured in The Idaho Enterprise is Commencement Speaker Randy Willie with graduates Danae Coburn, Mariah Thibedeau, Leo Cevantes, D. J. Peabody and Ashton Tavoian. Not pictured was Sam Woodward.
The American Legion Auxiliary have selected the Girls’ State Delegates they will sponsor to attend Syringa Idaho Girls’ State at the Northwest Nazarene college in Nampa. Selected, as delegates were Debra Evans, Carlie Stewart and Ciara Ward.
A long time ago, Dennis Evans told his baseball team “If you win the State title, I will shave off my mustache!” Dennis believes that was before the time of his current team, but apparently the promise was passed down. On the way home from the State tournament the subject was brought up. Dennis thinks he might have gotten out of fulfilling the promise except for his little grandson who kept saying, “Grandpa, you said you would shave off your mustache if they won.” The deed was actually performed right on the bus with a bottle of lotion. “About all that did was gum up the razor,” laughs Dennis. “I think I pulled out more than I shaved off.”
20 YEARS AGO (2006)
Debi Healy was honored recently as a Friend of Education by the faculty and staff at Malad Elementary. Healy started working for the Oneida School District seven years ago as a Community Resource Worker. She was able to get an after-school program started shortly afterwards, helping students with homework after school. The students were also able to take other classes in the afternoon and work on improving test scores.
Leading the FFA for 2006 – 2007 will be Kiersten Cordingly, Clayton Eliason, Shane Price, Kathy Evans, Logan Alder, Patrick Evans, Kooper Daniels, Jentry Friedel and Devin Skidmore.
The eighth grade boys made it a clean sweep of the district trophies during their career in the middle school. The girls brought home the second place trophy this year. The teams included Jessie Corbridge, Mariah Thibedeau, Karen Cudney, Amy Evans, Robbie Dorius, Ashley Bercier, Katrina Martin, Sara Scouten, Brianna Galindo, Sean Fuhriman, Tallen Boyer, Jordan Schwartz, Eric Ward, Caleb Bennett, Jordan Hansen, Kaden Goddard, Riker Carter, Stephanie Johnson and Rikki Robbins.
30 YEARS AGO (1996)
Oneida County Hospital is gearing up for laproscopic surgeries, expected to begin being offered in Malad next month. Local physicians are currently in training, as are twelve R.N.s and L.P.N.s who will assist. They are traveling to the Brigham City Community Hospital, in Brigham City, Utah, and Franklin County Medical center, in Preston, to master necessary skills.
Students on the winter quarter honor roll at Utah State University have been announced by Val R. Christensen vice president for student services. A student must carry 15 or more credit hours and earn a 3.5 or better grade point average to achieve honor roll. Honor students from Malad are Corey R. Bybee, Business major; Travis Lee Allen, Bethany Dredge, and Angela Willie, all in Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences; and Kellianne Jensen, Science.
Best All Around Cowboy and Cowgirl at Malad High School are a brother and sister duo, Kade and Maysi Price. They walked away with top honors at the 8th District High School Rodeo, held last weekend in Montpelier.
The Women’s Bowling Association recently added LaVar Bowen’s name to the Cecil John Bowlers’ Hall of Fame. Making the presentation on May 29, was Peggy Smith, a member of the committee, and Carla Williams, Association Secretary.
40 YEARS AGO (1986)
Heather Davis, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Parley Davis was crowned Malad Junior Miss and with the title received a $1,800 scholarship to Utah State University. First Runner-up was Alina Marble, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bert Marble and she will received a $1,000 scholarship from Utah State University. Placing second was Vickie Jenson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Jenson. She also will receive a $1,000 scholarship to Utah State University. Named “Miss Spirit” of the Junior Miss was Paula Madsen, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Madsen.
Reed Facer has been re-elected to serve as Commander of the American Legion Ernest W. Jones Post 65 for the coming year.
Apral Ipsen has been called to serve in the Dominican Republic, Santo Domingo Mission. She will enter the Mission Training Center on June 18th to learn the Spanish language. Apral is the daughter of President and Mrs. Foster Ipsen.
Lance Corporal Steve Treasure of Malad received notification that he had been awarded a Certificate of Commendation from the United States Marine Corps for outstanding performance of duty while assigned as a dump truck operator. Treasure received this recognition for fulfillment of duties while stationed with the Marine Amphibious Unit Support Group 35 in the Pacific from August 1985 to January 1986.
50 YEARS AGO (1976)
“From dawn to setting sun, a woman’s work is never done.” Pictured in The Idaho Enterprise, six Pioneer women demonstrated the aptness of this old adage before Idaho Falls channel 8 KID television cameramen. The Oneida County bicentennial committee staged a number of events planned by members for July 29-31, patriotic celebration, and TV men filmed and interviewed participants. A short sketch of Oneida’s bicentennial plans aired to Idaho TV viewers, and channel 8 remarked how unique Oneida was in receiving strong county-wide support. Hardworking ladies filmed were Sherrie Daniels, Pearl Jones, Lola Evans, Pat Williams, Pauline Kent and Joan Leavitt.
Taking over the student body leadership next year will be the following Malad High School Dragons: Garry Hess, president; Carilyn Showell, vice president; Danece Daniels, head cheer leader; Cathy Hill, secretary; Rhonda Hess, historian and Bob Sorensen, business manager.
Sheriff Wharton noted that two juveniles from Malad had been apprehended for the MHS bombing incident, and would be appearing in juvenile court.
The Grit Shop is hosting a grand opening all this week, with a drawing for top western prizes on Saturday at 5:30 p.m. capping off the celebration. All are welcome to drop by and sign up for the grand drawing, and may find themselves winners of a pair of Tony Lama boots, Carmen shirts, hiking boots, or shotgun chaps. Although the store has been open since December, Grit Shop owner Dale Price explains that he now has in stock nearly all the merchandise he’s ordered, including Utah saddles, name brand cowboy boots, hats, shirts, pants and more.
60 YEARS AGO (1966)
Boyd Baker, a freshman at the University of Idaho, was recently initiated into Alpha Kappa PSI, a national professional business fraternity. Boyd is also a member of Sigma Nu fraternity, the Intercollegiate Knights, service organization, and participates in other student activities.
Pictured in The Idaho Enterprise is “The Dawn Patrol”. With physical fitness as their goal, beginning at 6 a.m. each morning for a long bicycle ride are these five ladies. Mrs. Berthel Crowther, Mrs. Joe Daniels, Mrs. Helen Probst, Mrs. Lloyd Sorensen, and Mrs. Del Leavitt.
70 YEARS AGO (1956)
Oneida County delegates to the American Legion Auxiliary’s annual Girls’ State are Carolyn Call, Lugene Peterson, Judy Jones and Erma Jean Dorius.
One of Malad Valley’s worst hail storms struck Thursday and caused damage to crops estimated at $100,000 by County Agent M. C. Grover. The agent said that approximately 8,000 acres planted to wheat, alfalfa, barley, peas and beets were hit at St. John, on the St. John Bench, Deep Creek section and extended from St. John to approximately one mile south of Highway 37 in Malad Valley.
New assistant to Jack Gardner, basketball coach at the University of Utah, is LaDell Anderson, former Utah Aggie cage star and a native of Malad.
Tracing the history of Oneida County from 1818 to 1821, when Donald McKenzie passed through the Malad Valley, W. W. Thomas points out in the current issue of Scenic Idaho, that today this area is famous for its alfalfa, crested wheat, tall wheat and other grass seeds. With a colorful and tempestuous past, Malad during recent years has built a modern hospital, a half-million dollar school, as well as boasts the best lighted athletic field for a town of its size in the state. Pictorially this issue of Scenic Idaho shows Roy Daniels, Oneida commissioner, inspecting a fine group of Herefords, the new Malad School building, the Oneida County Court House, Nurse Frances Bartlett inspecting equipment in the county hospitals operating room, members of the Volunteer Fire Department, American Legion Hall and the “Y” at Bannock and Main Streets.
20 YEARS AGO (2006) Leading the FFA for 2006 - 2007 will be (front, left to right)
Kiersten Cordingly, Clayton Eliason, Shane Price, Kathy Evans, (back) Logan alder, Patrick Evans, Kooper Daniels, Jentry Friedli and Devin Skidmore.
50 YEARS AGO (1976) Taking over the student body leadership next year will. be these six Malad High School Dragons. Officers for the 1976-77 are, from left, Gary Hess, president; Danece Daniles, head cheerleader; Carilyn Showell, vice president; Cathy Hill, secretary; Rhonda Hess, historian; and Bob Sorensen, business manager.
NOTICE OF PROPOSED CHANGE OF WATER RIGHT TRANSFER NO. 90473
ZACHARY BEUTLER, 2605 W 2800 N, MALAD CITY, ID
83252 has filed Application No. 90473 for changes to the following water rights within ONEIDA County(s): Right No(s). 15-7261; to see a full description of these rights and the proposed transfer, please see https://research.idwr. idaho.gov/apps/waterrights/ querynewtransfers. The purpose of the transfer is to change a portion of the above rights as follows: change point of diversion and place of use. Proposed point of diversion is in NWNE Sec 7 T14S R36E for 0.70 cfs from Ground Water. Proposed place of use is in NWNE and NENW Sec 7 T14S R36E for 39 acres. For additional information concerning the property location, contact Eastern Region office at (208)5257161. Protests may be submitted based on the criteria of Idaho Code Sec. 42-222. Any protest against the proposed change must be filed with the Department of Water Resources, Eastern Region, 900 N SKYLINE DR STE A, IDAHO FALLS ID 83402-1718 together with a protest fee of $25.00 for each application on or before 6/22/2026. The protestant must also send a copy of the protest to the applicant.
MATHEW WEAVER, Director Published on 6/4/2026 and 6/11/2026
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L.I.D. and the construction of the proposed Project, and hear all complaints, protests, and objections which may be made in writing and filed with the City Clerk on or before said time, by any owner of any parcel of land to be assessed.
The boundaries of the proposed L.I.D. are The boundaries of the proposed L.I.D. are the following addresses: 105 Bannock
NOTICE OF HEARING ON CREATION OF LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
Malad, Idaho Local Improvement District No. 1
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Tuesday, the 16th day of June, 2026, at the hour of 6:00 o’clock P.M., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, at the Oneida County Event Center, 459 S. Main Street, Malad, Idaho as the time and place for a public hearing at which owners of property to be assessed within proposed Local Improvement District No. 1 (“L.I.D.”) may appear before the City Council (the “City Council”) of the Malad (the “City”) and be heard as to the propriety and advisability of creating the L.I.D. and construction and financing the Project, as hereinafter described, and as the time and place when and where the City Council will consider the creation of the proposed
Bannock St., located in the City of Malad, Oneida County, Idaho. . All assessable lots and lands within the proposed L.I.D. benefited by the improvements shall be assessed for the costs of the improvements.
A general description of the project to be acquired (the “Project”) is as follows: the construction of new curb, gutter, sidewalk, and gravel in the landscape strip and driveway; together with costs of engineering, legal services, publication, bond anticipation note issuance costs, and other related expenses.
The estimated cost of the Project is $350,000. $350,000 will be paid from a levy of assessments on the property benefited by the Project within the L.I.D.
The cost of the Project to be paid from special assessments shall be assessed against the tracts, lots, and lands within the L.I.D. according to the front-foot method of assessment, all as provided by Idaho Code § 50-1707.
Written protests and objections to the creation of the L.I.D. or to the manner of assessment or inclusion of property therein may be filed with the City Clerk at Malad, 59 Bannock Street, Malad, Idaho, at or before 5:00 o’clock P.M. on Monday, June 15th, 2026, by an owner of any parcel of land to be assessed.
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Oneida County is accepting Sealed Bids for Propane Delivery
Contract Dates: July 1, 2026Jun 30, 2027
The Oneida County Commissioners are soliciting competitive sealed bids from qualified vendors to provide propane delivery for the Oneida County Government for the period of July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027. The requirements are to keep identified tanks full for the 12-month period of the contract. Usage from previous years ranges from 16,00024,000 gallons depending on the winter weather.
All sealed bids must include:
• Company contact information
• The flat-rate per gallon given for the full 12-month period.
• The bid must be signed by a responsible and authorized person for the bidding party
• Sealed bid envelopes should be clearly marked with the Bidder's Name & "2026-2027 flat-rate propane delivery".
All bids must be received in the Oneida County Clerk's Office, 10 Court Street, Malad, Idaho 83252 by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, June 19, 2026. Bids received after this time will not be accepted. Bids presented in any other format will not be accepted (one flat-rate per gallon for the specified period).
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Car Show
mum HP and lock in the top number of the day. There was also an open contest against the 800 HP vehicle for additional prizes. While the cars only moved the distance onto and off the testing rig from the parking lot, there was nevertheless a captive audience on hand all day, and more events are planned in the region.
While all of the car-based excitement was underway, the Quilt show took place inside the Senior Center, which was a cool break from the very warm weather outside. The quilts were, as always, fantastic and skillfully made.
Toni and Steve Werk displayed their collection of car insignia’s and ornaments, Kristi Christiphersen, Mountain Momma’s Groomers, food trucks, and other local businesses were also on site to keep the day busy and entertaining.
Once again, the Malad Classic Car Show was a great success, and a marquee event on Malad’s calendar.
Other awards were handed out by Ed and Wendy Jones during the event as well, including the Vandelay Industries and Family Choice awards.
We received reports from the Dyno event that local Todd Toone was the winner of the $500 prize for the high-
Thanks to the sponsorship of the Chamber of Commerce, the Culpepper & Merriweather Circus will return to Malad on Friday, June 26, 2026, bringing its traditional Big Top experience to the Fairgrounds. Performances are scheduled for 5 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., offering local families an opportunity to enjoy one of America’s longest-running traveling circus productions.
Now in its 41st year, the Culpepper & Merriweather Circus has built a reputation for providing quality family entertainment in communities across the country. The authentic one-ring circus has been featured in productions including A&E’s Under the Big Top, Nick News: On the Road with Circus Kids, and OETA’s Big Top Town. This year’s all-new 2026 show features a lineup of performers that includes big cats presented by Trey Key, aerialist Simone on the trapeze, the Perez Daredevil Duo performing on the tightrope and Wheel of Destiny, the high-energy Macias family hand and foot juggling act, Miss Gianna
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Special mention should be made of a presentation of flags and other items to all the veterans who were in attendance at this year’s Car Show, which had both banners and celebrating America 250 as a backdrop. In addition, the America 250 table presented a raffle winner with a Malad America 250 T-shirt at the top of every hour.
and her performing canines, and circus clown Leo Acton.
Circus Day Schedule:
9:30 a.m. the raising of the Big Top, a unique opportunity for the public to watch the circus tent go
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According to an official with the Idaho Heritage Trust, the Oneida Pioneer Museum has one of the best collections of pioneer-era crayon portraits in the State. Many local families have donated these large portraits of their ancestors to the Museum instead of letting them languish in closets and barns. Although called “crayon portraits,” kids’ Crayola crayons are not the media used to produce these portraits. In the 19th and early 20th centuries, large photographic portraits were too expensive for any but the very wealthy. In 1857, D.A. Woodward invented The Woodward Solar Enlarging Camera, which generated a weak but large image on canvas or drawing paper that was developed in the sun; he then touched up and augmented the picture with charcoal or pastels, trying to duplicate the photograph while making it look hand drawn. Tinting or gilding was sometimes added to enhance the effect. The quality of the picture was entirely dependent on the artist’s skill. This process gave birth to a new commercial portrait industry that flourished between 1860 and 1905, the “pioneer-era” of the West.
up and take a behind-the-scenes tour of the grounds. Visitors can learn about life on the road with the circus and the care provided to the animals. The tent raising and tour are available only on the first day of the circus event.
While a few of the portraits in the Museum’s collection are photographs, the majority are crayon portraits that require careful conservation in order to prevent discoloration from sunlight and harm from handling. DiAnne Iverglynne has been the professional conservationist who has painstakingly prepare most of the Museum’s collection to last for another 100 years. Grants from the Idaho Heritage Trust, the Idaho State Historical Society, and the Union Pacific Foundation have paid for the preservation work, which can run as high as $400 per portrait, depending on the condition of the portrait and the frame. Additional grants will be sought to pay for conservation work on the 10-12 portraits recently donated that need this work.
The portraits hang on the main floor and mezzanine of the Museum. The most recent additions are separate portraits of Henry Thomas and Sarah Isabel Morgan Thomas and another of Alfred Henry and Hannah Waldron Atkinson. Bill Lewis of the Museum Board bravely tackles the hanging of the portraits on the Museum walls.
4 p.m. the midway opens, along with additional family activities . Guests can enjoy pony rides, a moon bounce, giant slide, face painting, concessions, and other attractions before the main performances.
5:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Circus Performance. Advance tickets are available through the QR Code on the page and are priced at $14 for adults and $8 for children ages 2-12 and seniors age 65 and older. Organizers note that purchasing tickets in advance helps support the local sponsor and returns more money to the community. Tickets purchased at the circus grounds on event day will be $17 for adults and $10 for children and seniors. The box office will open one hour before each performance.
For additional information about the circus, tickets, or the 2026 tour, visit cmcircus.com, follow Culpepper & Merriweather Circus on Facebook or Instagram (@cmcircus), email cmcircus@gmail.com, or call 580-326-8833.
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ONEIDA COUNTY WEEKLY EVENTS
June 5 - 11, 2026
Why being a ranch wife makes me an awesome camper
BY ALLISON ELIASON
Every summer, camping season rolls around and I watch people heading out for a wilderness adventure, knocking out their bucket list. Meanwhile, I’m over here thinking… I already live this life. I just don’t call it “glamping in denial.”
This is one of those areas in life I feel like I’m definitely ahead of the curve, although in reality it means nothing. But for the record, here’s why being a rancher’s wife basically makes me overqualified for camping:
1. Dirt is not a surprise— it’s a lifestyle.
I don’t arrive at a campsite and panic about getting dirty. I arrive and assess what kind of dirt we’re dealing with. Clay? Dust? Mystery barn mixture? All familiar categories and something I can totally handle
2. I don’t “rough it.” I just relocate.
Some people go camping to escape civilization. When we traipse into a camping site, our neighbors have skyrocketed and suddenly we have to close the blinds for a little privacy..
3. Waking up after the sun is a luxury.
Camping with small children? Cute. Try calving season. I have already
lived multiple lives before most people hit snooze for the first time when they roll out of their sleeping bag.
4. Bathrooms are optional if you lower your standards far enough.
Let’s just say I understand “rustic facilities” at a spiritual level. I’ve ne-
gotiated worse terms with less infrastructure. In fact, a private moment in the back of the horse trailer or by a large sage brush far outways a stinking campsite porta-potty.
5. My packing style is “if it might be useful, throw it in.”
People bring curated camping bins.
I bring a system that can only be described as organized optimism held together by bungee cords. And if we take the ranch truck, there is for sure some sort of twine, stinky coat, warm water, and maybe even a smashed granola bar to make our stay that much easier.
6. I am unfazed by animal sounds at night.
City campers hear coyotes and get nervous. I hear coyotes and think, “our usual lullaby...” or “thank goodness there aren’t any chickens nearby.”
7. Sleeping conditions don’t matter as long as I can lie
Screwworm concerns return
Ag reported Allison Eliason wrote about the importance of preventing and managing screwworm in cattle populations several months back when cases began to reappear. Since then, concerns have only increased as U.S. cases have now been reported.
On June 3, 2026, the USDA confirmed the first U.S. case of New World screwworm in more than 60 years when larvae were found in a calf in Zavala County, Texas. A second infected calf was confirmed nearby two days later. State and federal officials established movement restrictions, expanded trapping and surveillance programs, and increased sterile-fly releases in the area. Concern had been raised about decreased federal preparedness under the current administration, and reduction in support for disease control programs in neighboring countries.
The New World screwworm is a parasitic fly whose larvae feed on the living tissue of warm-blooded animals, including cattle, horses, wildlife, pets, and, in rare cases, humans. Unlike ordinary maggots that consume dead tissue, screwworm larvae invade healthy flesh, creating painful wounds that can become fatal if left untreated.
Screwworm was once one of the most destructive livestock pests in the United States. After decades of eradication efforts, the U.S. eliminated the pest in 1966 through the use of the Sterile Insect Technique, in which billions of sterilized male flies were released to prevent reproduction. The program was considered one of the greatest successes in agricultural pest control and pushed the pest south through Mexico and into Central America.
For many years, a biological barrier maintained by the United States and Panama helped keep screwworm from moving north. However, beginning in 2023, a new outbreak spread through Central America and Mexico, raising concerns among livestock producers and animal health officials.
The situation has become more serious in 2026. After moving steadily north through Mexico,
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Yes I love my memory foam mattress like the next glamper but really luxury is not sleeping sitting up in a truck because you had to check cows at 2 a.m.
8. I already know everything will take longer than planned. Setting up camp? Feeding kids? Cooking dinner? Moving cattle? Same timeline philosophy: double it, then add emotional acceptance. Plus an extra measure of forgiveness.
9. I can find humor in the chaos. If something goes wrong while camping, I don’t panic. I just assume it’s part of the experience… and probably something I’ll laugh about later over burnt marshmallows.
Let’s be honest, camping isn’t a dramatic change of environment for me, it’s just moving my usual chaos to a slightly more scenic zip code. So while others are carefully planning their “outdoor experience,” I’ll be over here thriving in my natural habitat, half organized, fully dusty, and wondering why anyone thinks this is supposed to be hard. Because if you can handle ranch life… camping is just Tuesday with better scenery and a shorter to-do list.
screwworm was detected within a few dozen miles of the U.S. border, prompting the USDA to close southern ports of entry to livestock imports and intensify surveillance efforts. The USDA has also been releasing approximately 100 million sterile flies per week in Mexico and along the border to suppress the pest’s spread.
On June 3, 2026, the USDA confirmed the first U.S. case of New World screwworm in more than 60 years when larvae were found in a calf in Zavala County, Texas. A second infected calf was confirmed nearby two days later. State and federal officials established movement restrictions, expanded trapping and surveillance programs, and increased sterile-fly releases in the area.
The primary concern is economic rather than food safety. Screwworm infestations can cause severe losses to cattle, sheep, goats, horses, and wildlife populations, potentially costing the livestock industry billions of dollars if the pest becomes reestablished in the United States. Ranchers are being urged to monitor animals closely for unusual wounds or maggot infestations and report suspected cases immediately. Officials emphasize that the current detections are being aggressively contained and that the decades-old eradication tools remain available and effective.
Ranchers are already facing pressures from what is expected to be a very dry year, sustained high fuel and materials costs, and an overall skittish market. Widespread infestations would be catastrophic, and the abatement and control measures will be extremely urgent going forward.
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Donut Day
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JUNE 14
Flag Day
Flag Day is a special American holiday celebrated every year on June 14. It’s like a giant birthday party for the United States flag. And this year, America will celebrate its 250th birthday on the Fourth of July!
Only one of these ags is the real American ag. Circle it. Then, have a family member check your answer.
Say Something Nice Day
This special day was started in 2006 by the then mayor of North Charleston, South Carolina. Imagine if everyone in the world said nothing but nice things for a day and everyday. Replace the missing vowels to reveal nice things to say:
TH_NK Y_ _! TH_T WAS
YOU M_KE A L_T OF P_ _PL_ H_PPY!
This is a day to celebrate the joy and importance of being a kid! It is dedicated to celebrating, protecting and listening to kids everywhere. It reminds people around the world that every child has the right to be safe, happy, healthy and educated. JUNE 14
Longest Day of the Year
The longest day of the year, bringing the most sunlight, usually happens around June 20 or 21 in the Northern Hemisphere. It occurs because the Earth is tilted toward the sun, making it the official first day of summer.
In a Pickle
What’s a pickle? It’s a cucumber soaked in vinegar and spices. Circle the
inside each pickle jar whose
when added together in a line down or across, is the same as the number at the top of the jar.
A Holiday with Many Names
The Juneteenth holiday combines the word “June” and the word “nineteenth.” It’s sometimes called “Emancipation Day.” But it has other names, too.
Use the code to discover Juneteenth’s other names.
World Caring Day
June 7 is World Caring Day. Look through the newspaper and find five or more ways people are caring for each other in your community. Send a letter to the editor thanking these people for caring for others.
JUNE 21
Father’s Day is the third Sunday in June. It was started in 1910 by a woman named Sonora Smart Dodd. She wanted to thank her single father for raising her and her siblings. The first celebration was in Spokane, Washington, and it became a permanent U.S. national holiday in 1972.
Color this Father’s Day award. Cut it out and give it to a special dad to wear.
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As the fire season for 2026 has made its way to southern Idaho ahead of schedule, one of the most iconic specters of fire devastation has increasingly been invoked –the 1988 Yellowstone fires that rewrote the landscape and made the potential for quick and destructive fire events into a clear reality for millions. This is especially true for those who were around in 1988, of course. I was a teenager at the time, and we had planned to visit Yellowstone that year. Instead, we watched the constant stream of apocalyptic images as they filled the screen.
While nothing as devastating has happened since that time in southeast Idaho, many of the conditions in play are back again.
Some of those factors from 1988 included an unusually dry winter, which left much of the region with reduced snowpack. Spring was relatively wet, causing abundant grass and vegetation growth. Then summer turned exceptionally hot and dry, with very little rainfall.
Frequent dry thunderstorms produced lightning ignitions while strong winds rapidly spread fires.
The result was one of the most significant wildfire seasons in modern U.S. history. Around Yellowstone alone, roughly 1.2 million acres burned across the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, including about 794,000 acres inside the park itself (about 36% of the park according to official reporting ). Firefighters largely concluded that only the September rain and snow finally stopped the fires.
In our neck of the woods Southern Idaho did not experience a single iconic fire equivalent to Yellowstone, but it was heavily
affected by the same drought and fire weather.
The most immediate effect was smoke. Communities across southern Idaho—including areas around Boise, Twin Falls, and much of Teton, Caribou, Bannock, Bonneville, Franklin, Bear Lake, and Oneida counties (and more!)—experienced periods of smoky skies from fires burning in Idaho, Yellowstone, Wyoming, and Montana. I remember reddish suns and hazy conditions that lasted for days or weeks, as well as that heavy, oily smell that characterizes forest fires.
The drought affected southern Idaho’s agricultural economy as much as the fires themselves. Rangelands dried early. Livestock producers faced reduced forage availability. Irrigation became increasingly important because of low natural moisture. Dry grasses created elevated wildfire risk across sagebrush
and desert landscapes. The Snake River Plain remained productive because of irrigation, but dryland farming and grazing operations felt significant stress.
In addition to the marquee Yellowstone fire, Idaho had numerous other significant fires during 1988, though they received less national attention than Yellowstone. Federal and state firefighting resources were stretched throughout the region as crews, aircraft, and equipment were moved among fires in Idaho, Wyoming, and Montana. The Yellowstone campaign became the largest firefighting effort in U.S. history up to that time.
For many Idahoans, the defining memory is not necessarily flames on the horizon but a summer-long drought, persistent smoke and haze, constant wildfire news coverage, and the sense that Yellowstone— one of America’s most famous landscapes—might burn completely.
Mountain Mommas Paw Spa
A potentially unexpected sight at this year’s Malad Classic Car Show was the staff of Mountain Momma’s Paw Spa, which has been operating in the Subway complex at the top of Malad for almost a year.
Head Groomer Dawn Colwick and Head Bather Analee Tombaugh came from a busy dog grooming practice in Texas, which they ran together for almost four years. They closed down that location in order to move to Malad to be closer to family.
“We closed our doors on just over 1000 pets and it was really difficult,” Colwick said. “We still have clients that text us, and we keep a list of clients that we will gladly see if they ever visit us from Texas!”
“My goal is to never move again – I have fallen in love with Malad. I mean, you guys welcomed us in to this town so quickly, with open arms. It was great. Plus, moving takes too much and I have too much stuff!”
The spa offers a full line of services, including nail trims, baths, full grooms, ear cleaning, and a little bit of everything non-veterinary.
“We don’t plan on closing our client books,” Colwick said. “If we ever get to the point where I am not able to service the number of clients, then we plan to add another person to the salon so that we can continue to do so. We want to grow with the community as it keeps growing.”
Colwick started the grooming business around
five years ago, and it has become a passion project. Before that, Colick was a Vet Tech, and worked at Sharkarosa Wildlife Refuge in Pilot Point, Texas, just north of Dallas. The zoo is a 126 acre exotic animal park, which features “one of the largest free-flowing petting zoos in the U.S.”
She started volunteering there when she was 10
Oneida Education Foundation
Mark and Irene Alder
Brent Bowen
Broulim’s Supermarket
Gene and Kay Caldwell
CSS Farms
FFA Alumni
J. Marvin Hess
Hess Pumice Products
Ireland Bank
J&J Farms (Jay and Julie Hansen)
Terry and Marsha Jones
Frank and Donna Gayle Madsen
Malad City
Malad Gun Club
Malad High School Class of 1962
Malad High School Class of 1971
Malad High School Class of 1973
At the time, many people – including myself and my siblingsthought the fires represented an environmental disaster of end of the world proportions. Later research showed that much of Yellowstone recovered naturally and that fire was an important ecological process in those forests. I remember it being hard to reconcile the idea that “fires are good for forests!” with the charred, smoke-filled wasteland dotted with black skeletal trees barely hanging on. Nowadays, the main signs of the event are literally signs that have been put up commemorating the new tree planting after the fire, or at various visitor’s centers in the park.
The 1988 season also changed wildfire management across the West. It led agencies to reexamine policies regarding naturally ignited fires, firefighter deployment, public communication, and ecosystem management. It also became one of the first wildfire events that many Americans followed day-by-day on national television, making it a landmark moment in public awareness of wildfire risk.
Even though I’m not falling apart just yet, I do recognize that 1988 was essentially pre-history for many adults today, to say nothing of kids. The fires in Hawaii and California in recent years have invoked some of the same emotions and anxieties that “Black Saturday” did for me at the time, riding in the back of the Dodge K Car wagon without a seatbelt an staring out at the decimated landscape the year after the fire. Hopefully, the years that have marched onward since then have prepared everyone enough that this year’s fire season, which will undoubtedly be busy and destructive, will at least not end up with a scary nickname!
years old because her father trimmed horse hooves there. As a result, she has had exposure to a lot of interesting and unusual animals. Asked whether she would groom a shark, Colwick immediately responded, “You give me a semi-safe plan, and I’m there!”
“Animals cannot tell me with words what’s going on, but every part of their body will light up and speak to you if you learn the language.” Colwick and Tombaugh hope to teach that language to others who would like to learn.
“My goal is eventually we’ll open to classes to help owners learn how to take care of dogs at home in between grooming services,” she said.
Colwick’s standard poodle Suika (Japanese for Watermelon) was a crowd favorite, with her rainbow hair style and festive outfit, and Dawn was happy to talk with those who came to visit Suika during the car show, and answered questions about hair, matting, grooming, and more. One principle she conveyed with regard to styling dogs with potentially troublesome fur or hair (overly long or matted for the environment) was “humanity over vanity,” or, make your dog happy and comfortable above all.
Mountain Mommas Paw Spa is located near Subway in east Malad, and hours and contact information can easily be found on the Facebook page under that name, or by calling 940-600-3649.
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Malad “On the Run”
Oneida County Ambulance
Oneida County Deputies Organization
Oneida County Hall of Fame
Stotz Equipment of Tremonton
F. Dennis Thomas Family
Kenneth J and Karalee Waldron Tooke
Kim Wittman
Ruth Zivkovic
The families and friends of the following:
Ashlee Alder
Jordan L. Atkinson
Chase Beecher
Nathan Briggs
William and Jean Jones
Byrd
Guy Drew Combs
David K. Crowther
Robert Dorius
Troy Estep
Governor John V. and Lola D. Evans
Lucille Evans
Kelly, Shane, and Bart Fuhriman/Rula Thomas
Justin Gilgen
Robert Green
Kambrie Horsley
Laurie Evans Hubbard
Dr. Garth James
Krishele
Willie Jensen
Deanna Zivkovic Kleinart
Alice H. and Wendell Landon
Dianne Bowen Pett
Tammy Thorpe Price
Bryce M. Robbins
William H. and Cecelia D. Rutter
Randy Skidmore
Boyd and Edith Jones Thomas
Gerald P. and Helen H. Thomas
H. Ward and Helen R. Thomas
Samuel “Old Mont” Thomas
Ren Thomson
Donald S. and Marjorie May Vaughan
Robert W. Waldron
James “Maverick” Ward
Kenny Ward
Cherie Lee Weeks
Gerald E. Williams
Mary E (Mae) and John M. Williams
Calvin Willie
Timothy R. Willie John Wittman
Analee Tombaugh and Dawn Colwick (and Suika) are accepting clients at Mountain Mommas in Malad.
