Enterprise The Idaho
Oneida County's News Since 1879 Malad City, Idaho
August 7, 2025 |Vol. 145 No. 32
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NEWS IN BRIEF Manhunt for Montana
Bar Shooting Suspect Enters Fourth Day
Although there were no Saturday races over the weekend, Sunday was a fast day on the track.
Second Week of Races at the Fairgrounds This year, Malad is holding three weekends of horseraces, and the second one is now in the books. In previous years, there have been occasions where racing was canceled as a result of weather conditions. Partly in order to create allowance for such an event, the three week event gives race lovers even more opportunity to watch the action and try their luck. While there were not enough committed horses for Saturday’s races, Sunday’s races were fast and full. Early in the day there was a threat of cloudy weather, but by post time the day was hot and clear. The first race, a Quarter Horse Allowance, was won by Tarzzan, owned by CG Racing, LLC and ridden by Eric Ayala. In second was Idaho Jess, owned by Dorian Montero and ridden by Never Marin. Third went to One Famous Bambi, owned
by Gloria Ortiz and jockeyed by Joe Antonio Figueroa. The second race, a Quarter horse Maiden, was won by Redbloodednellie, owned by CG Racing, LLC and jockeyed by Eric Ayala. Gw the Cartel Chick, owned by Gil L. Wright and ridden by Jesus Flores, came in second. Third was taken by Df Fabulouscountryjo, owned by Juan Manuel Hernandez, and ridden by Jose Antonio Figueroa. The third race, another Quarter Horse Maiden, was won by M E Jessie D, owned by Dave Merritt and Kim Newman, and ridden by Eric Ayala. Second was won by Pro Rosa, woned by Tedd and Bonnie Johnson, and jockeyed by Jesus Flores. Third went to Be Dynasti, owned by Benedito Estrada and ridden by Jose Antonion Figueroa. The fourth race, the Poor Boy All
Breed Futurity, was won by Jc Has Dulce, owned by Francisco Molina, and ridden by Oscar Cervantes. Second was won by Miliken Creek, owned by Bryan Goode and Tony Hyde, and ridden by Jose Antonion Figueroa. Third place went to Perrfect Black, owned by Jose Lopez and ridden by Oscar Villa. The fifth race was a Quarter horse Allowance, and was won by Go My First Doll, owned by Gloria Ortiz and ridden by Oscar Villa. Second went to Soren Knud, owned by Gordon Knudsen and Kimberly Raedel and ridden by Jose Antonio Figueroa. Third place went to The Special Pro, owned by Juan Manuel Hernandez and jockeyed by Oscar Cervantes. RACES On Page 2
Important Reminder: Active Shooter Exercise Thursday! As the paper hits your mailbox on Thursday, there’s a very good chance that the planned multi-agency readiness exercise will be underway. The organizers want the public to be absolutely aware that events going on around town are part of a planned exercise involving the high school and other areas in town, including the hospital, and not cause for alarm. While the specific details of the timeline and events are limited to those involved in the drill in order to make it as effective for training as possible, the general description is that “there will be a scenario of an active shooter, Oneida County Sheriff deputies will enter, apprehend the suspect and deem the scene safe for Oneida County Ambulance EMT’s to then enter, triage and treat patients, then transport to the hospital.” Events surrounding the drill will largely take place from around 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Emergency vehicles will be staged at the scene and en route to the hospital. There will be road closures and access to areas will be denied to anyone not involved in the training drill. Organizers “would like the community to stay away from the area so each agency can focus on the drill and the skills needed to perform their duties.” While there are drills that are run with less information distributed to the public, these are primarily designed to incorporate the effect of public reaction into the training. The focus for this drill, however, is on the individual protocols and procedures of the agencies involved, as well as their ability to communicate with and work with each other. ISU’s Theater department will be involved with what is called “moulage,” which refers to the use of makeup, costumes, and various techniques to “dress” the victims in a realistic manner in terms of injury. A simpler version of an exercise like this would use cards with the “victim” condition written on it for the use of the emergency personnel. A full moulage allows for the artificiality of the situation to be partially overcome, hopefully leading to more practical experience as a result. The public, however, should note that any “injured” individual they observe as part of the drill is not actually injured, and beyond that, is already in the presence of the same emergency personnel who would be called in for an actual emergency. Citizens are encouraged not to contact the county dispatcher with concerns about the exercise, as problems with the communication network as a result of high call volume are not
Members of emergency services attend a meeting for this weeks live active shooter drill.
being tested in this exercise. The emotional stress on responders is also not a goal outcome for this exercise, and so the individuals involved have volunteered to participate in the drill knowing ahead of time that it may be traumatic for some individuals, who are welcome to sit this one out, so to speak. The final check-in meeting for Thursday’s drill brought the participants together at the Fire Station to finalize the timeline, ask questions, suggest revisions to the program, and consult with one another on logistics. Once again, the emergency response organizations in Oneida County reiterate that Thursday’s events around town, especially at the school and hospital, are training related. The hospital, of course, reserves the right to alter its participation in the drill depending on what may be occurring at its facility on Thursday independent of the drill. As organizer Darin Letzring stated, “real emergencies will trump any fake emergencies.” Agencies involved include: Oneida County Ambulance, Oneida County Schools, Oneida County Search and Rescue, Oneida County Sheriff’s Office, Nell J Redfield Memorial Hospital, Oneida County Officials, IHLA, Idaho Enterprise, Tera Young (ISU), Dan Williams (Oneida County Emergency Preparedness Coordinator) and Darin Letzring and others from the Idaho Office of Emergency Management, and others.
INSIDE THE ENTERPRISE Stick Races from Ireland Bank............Pg. 2 Community Notes................................Pg. 3 City Newsletter....................................Pg. 4
Obituary...............................................Pg. 9 Fair information............................Pg. 10-11 National HS Rodeo Finals................ .Pg. 12
Authorities in Montana are continuing the search for Michael Paul Brown, 45, who is suspected of fatally shooting four people at the Owl Bar in Anaconda last Friday. The tragic incident occurred around 10:30 a.m., when Brown allegedly entered the establishment and opened fire, killing bartender Nancy Lauretta Kelley, 64, and three patrons: Daniel Edwin Baillie, 59; David Allen Leach, 70; and Tony Wayne Palm, 74. The shooting has rocked the small community and prompted a widespread manhunt that has now entered its fourth day. Law enforcement officials, including Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen, have confirmed Brown remains at large and is considered armed and dangerous. Details surrounding the motive remain unclear, and authorities have urged anyone with information about Brown’s whereabouts to come forward. As the investigation continues, residents remain on edge, hoping for a swift resolution to the case and justice for the victims.
Whale dies at Jersey Shore after colliding with boat
A 20-foot minke whale died in Barnegat Bay, New Jersey, after colliding with a recreational boat on August 2. The Marine Mammal Stranding Center was first alerted when the whale was seen thrashing near the inlet. Video footage showed the whale behaving erratically before it struck a small vessel, nearly capsizing it and throwing a passenger overboard. The person was rescued without injuries. The whale later became stranded in shallow water and was pronounced dead shortly after. Authorities noted no visible external injuries on the side of the whale that was observed, but it may have been previously injured, possibly by an earlier vessel interaction. A necropsy is being conducted to determine the exact cause of death. Officials are urging boaters to stay at least 150 feet away from whales and put engines in neutral if a whale approaches. The incident highlights increasing concerns about vessel strikes along the Jersey Shore.
Six people rescued from water after jumping off burning boat in Bear Lake
Six people, including two children, were rescued by nearby boaters after their 22-foot Malibu boat caught fire on Bear Lake near the Bear Lake State Park Marina. The incident occurred around 10:30 a.m. Saturday. All six occupants jumped into the water and were safely brought to shore. Garden City Fire crews arrived to assist but were hindered by a high-pressure hose failure, which limited firefighting capabilities. The burning boat was pushed toward shore and fully extinguished by a fire engine. The boat was deemed a total loss. The cause is under investigation, though officials suspect gasoline vapors in the engine compartment ignited. Fire officials urge all boaters to carry up-to-date fire extinguishers. No injuries were reported.