Malad | June 25, 2026

The Idaho Oneida County's News Since 1879 Malad City, Idaho

June 25, 2026 | Vol. 146 No. 26

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A scene of the current state of Bannock street. A meeting was held last week to discuss the city’s Local Improvement District plan

LID hearing for Bannock Street project held

Attendance at City Council meetings anywhere in the country tends to vary on the basis of how much the proceedings directly affect residents of the city in question. While there are rarely city council meetings that are unattended, the guests usually include those on the agenda, or who serve on a relevant committee. In the case of last week’s hearing on the LID (Local Improvement District) which is being discussed as part of the Bannock Street Project, interest was such that the proceedings were moved to the Event Center in order to accommodate those who wanted to speak. In short, an LID is a way of placing residents whose properties will be involved in an improvement project under, essentially, a taxing zone that is used to partially finance the project. The idea is that because the project adds quality of life and asset value to the property in question, it benefits the homeowner in a way that warrants the charge. During discussions of the LID, it was stated that the cost for services (curb and gutter, infrastructure) to the homeowners would be markedly cheaper than it would cost for them to pursue the services on their own. For many residents, the ultimate

goal of improving the streetside and utility elements of Bannock street was a worthy one, but there were concerns about what many people expressed they felt was unclear communication on the part of the city, as well as costs that potentially created a financial strain, especially on fixed incomes. To open the hearing, Mayor Joan Hawkins noted, “This is a hearing where the city council hears from the citizens to help them make a decision on the issue.” Prior to opening the floor up to comments, Mayor Hawkins provided the council’s reasoning, and the background to the project. “Cities are the lowest form of government, and yet, their mayor and council members are the closest to those that they serve,” Hawkins said. “We live in the same town and in your neighborhoods. Our decisions affect us too. I know that none of us live on Bannock Street, but we recognize that what we are asking of you is a huge financial request. It has not been a decision made lightly and without consideration. We care about each one of you and your welfare, and we know that times are hard.” Hawkins recounted the history of LIDs in Malad. “What we are requesting from you is something

Honored Pioneer is one of the most exciting roles at Malad’s Independence Day parade, because it is generally presented to someone who is an indelible part of the Malad Valley, and someone who has in many ways done things earlier or in a different way than most others. For Helen Lewis Peterson, those are definitely both true. Helen raised six children here in the Malad Valley – Bill Lewis, Bonnie John, Lucinda Sweeten, Sid Lewis, David Lewis, and Tiffany Lewis – and that has turned into 29 grandkids, 60 great grandkids, and even 3 great great grandkids. Like her, many of her descendants have become very actively involved in life around the Oneida County area, with son Bill Lewis finishing the last half year of his time as a County Commissioner, as one example. But Helen also has a record of doing some less common things that require a leap of faith and a supply of courage. For instance, she has traveled much more extensively than you might at first guess, having spent time in Bermuda, Singapore, Vietnam, Spain, Wales, and even Russia, just to name a few places. At the time she visited Russia, the

country was still relatively newly broken up (from the Soviet Union), and she tells some fascinating stories about how even those Americans living near the U.S. Embassy were under constant observation by the Russian government. Even today, it’s an exotic situation to imagine, but more than twenty years ago it was certainly not something that everyone could easily manage. And that’s just one of her traveling adventures! It’s also the case that her travel has not often been of the travel-bus tourist variety. She seems to get to work wherever she goes, and that was especially true when she served an adult mission to West Virginia in 2001, which she enjoyed a great deal. During her time, she has served in many callings for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, of which she has been a lifelong active member. And while, as mentioned, she has lived in a number of locations, she still prefers to note that she was born in Malad, and “attended all the schools in Malad, Idaho”. It’s not just her, but her family that has deep routes in the valley. On her dad’s side, the Hawkins and Griffith

that has been asked of others in our city at various times in the past. In 1989, sidewalks, curb and gutter were paid for by the homeowners through an LID on South Main. In 1991, sidewalks in the blocks north of Bannock Street, around the elementary school, were paid for by the homeowners through an LID. And in 1991, downtown sidewalks, curb, gutter and flower beds were paid for by business owners through an LID. Because of that, improvements have been made to resident properties that otherwise may not have been made. An LID is a mechanism put into place by our State government to help cities make improvements to city infrastructure that directly benefit the property owner.” She also outlined the specifics of the LID ask. “Of the over $7 million dollars received in grant money, most of the grants require a 7.34% match and one requires a 10% match. At the end of the project, the total cost to the city will be approximately $750,000. That includes a new waterline from 1st to 2nd West, which we did not get a grant for, plus the matches for LID On Page 3

Honored Pioneer Helen Lewis Peterson

Water Restrictions in France

France has implemented public water restrictions in response to recurring droughts, rising temperatures, and increasing pressure on water supplies caused by climate change. The restrictions are designed to conserve water during periods of low rainfall and are applied at local and regional levels depending on the severity of drought conditions. During lower alert levels, residents are encouraged to reduce water consumption voluntarily. As conditions worsen, mandatory restrictions are imposed, including limits on watering gardens, washing cars, filling private swimming pools, irrigating crops, and using water for decorative fountains. At the highest “crisis” level, only essential water uses— such as drinking water, sanitation, and emergency services—are permitted. The French government monitors river levels, groundwater supplies, and weather conditions to determine when restrictions should be implemented or lifted. Local prefects have the authority to tailor measures to the needs of their departments based on available water resources

ICE warehouse in SLC with uncertain future

Helen Lewis Peterson

families were among the early settlers, with connections back to the Homestead Act. She notes that “they were pioneers in their way,” and settled in Holbrook, where her grandmother was the Postmaster of the Holbrook Post Office, when such a thing existed. HELEN PETERSON On Page 3

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Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced his resignation Monday after nearly two years in office, citing the need to put “party unity and the national interest” first. His decision followed months of mounting pressure within the Labour Party after poor local election results, declining public approval, and growing concerns that his leadership could not reverse the government’s political fortunes. An emotional Starmer reflected on leading Labour back into government in 2024 after 14 years in opposition. He defended his government’s achievements, including efforts to reduce NHS waiting times, manage immigration, and restore economic stability, but acknowledged that public confidence had diminished. He said every decision he had made was intended to serve the country and concluded that stepping aside was in Britain’s best interests. Starmer confirmed he would remain as caretaker prime minister while Labour selected a new leader, with the transition expected to conclude before Parliament returned in September. Former Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham quickly emerged as the leading candidate to succeed him, marking the beginning of a new chapter for both Labour and the UK government.

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The status of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) warehouse in Salt Lake City remains uncertain following a major policy shift by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). In March 2026, DHS purchased the 833,000-square-foot warehouse near Salt Lake City International Airport for approximately $145 million with plans to convert it into Utah’s first large-scale immigration detention center. The proposal drew immediate opposition from local officials, community groups, and residents, who raised concerns about transparency, environmental impacts, infrastructure, and the potential detention of up to 10,000 people. New reports indicated that DHS now plans to sell or transfer the warehouse rather than proceed with the detention center. The agency stated it is prioritizing the use of existing detention facilities while reviewing its broader detention expansion strategy. Meanwhile, Salt Lake City and Salt Lake County have filed a federal lawsuit challenging the original project, arguing that it violated environmental review requirements and bypassed local input.

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Clerk Susan Wittman looks back on an amazing career of service

It will be a hard adjustment to make for many people – after more than four and a half decades working for the city of Malad, Clerk Susan Wittman is officially retiring from the front desk. “I started working for Malad City on June 4, 1979,” Wittman says, making this almost exactly her forty-seventh year to the day. There was no gradual easing into the job either. As Susan recalls, “I graduated from high school on Friday and went to work for the city on Monday. I was hired to go around town and find out where residents wanted their Deep Creek risers. Mary Lou Jones, who was the city clerk at that time, would pull me into the office when she needed help throughout that summer.” In November of that year, she asked Susan to become full time in the office, and she was given the title of deputy Clerk. Ten years later Mary Lou retired and then-Mayor Terrill Schwartz appointed her as City Clerk. Malad is a town where it is possible to simultaneously believe that nothing ever changes and that things change too fast all at once. A lot of what has changed for the clerk’s position is technical or technology-based. “When I first started we sent postcards out as water bills,” Wittman says. “We had these huge cards we kept track of everyone’s payments on. When we everything went computerized, we worked with Larry Rawlings through Directed Data out of Pocatel-

lo. He created a DOS program for our water bills, deep creek, LID billing, budget and payroll.” Even more surprisingly, “We’ve used this same system until this year. Larry passed away last year and now we don’t have anyone to support it anymore. We’ve saved A LOT of money sticking with our old dinosaur program (even if my kids make fun of it). This fall the office will be migrating over to a whole new system.” Over the course of her career, Wittman has worked with four different mayors - Seth Thomas, Terrill Schwartz, Spence Horsley, and Joan Hawkins. She has also had four different deputy clerks work with her: Mylene Jones, Lisa Lewis, Tammy Allen and Machelle Neal. Throughout all of it, her strong connections to Malad have been at the heart of what makes her so effective at the position, and such a welcome site for people who make their way into City Hall. “My roots in the Malad Valley run deep,” Wittman says. “Only one of my grandparents grew up outside of the Malad Valley. Because of this 24 of my 32 third great grandparents were founding members either the Malad, Samaria, and St. John communities. I grew up watching my parents and grandparents serve in lots of different capacities through out the valley. I’m so proud of my Malad heritage.” That heritage has been added to immensely over Wittman’s time in

City Hall. While sometimes the day to day can get lost in the shuffle, she recounted just a short list of some of the improvements to the town that have taken place since 1979. “During my career, we’ve seen major changes to the downtown area with the North Main Business District Beautification and many sidewalks, curbs and gutters added throughout the town and neighborhood,” she says. “Two new water wells dug and the huge sewer project. The expansion of the park has also been an ongoing project starting with the addition the baseball fields expansion of the pavilion and playground. Then the walking path addition, and continued updates to the playground and the pickleball courts.” While she may be leaving the front desk position, Wittman has no plans to leave any time soon. “I feel Malad’s strength is the sense of community. So many people help big or small in Malad, and would be there in a moment to help. I love this community so much and I am very proud of being able to serve. Everyone is a friend of mine. I’m going to miss the interactions I have had over the last 47 years.” It’s doubtful that many of those interactions will come to a complete end. Susan and her husband John (who passed away in 2014), raised their children Kim, Melanie, Tammy, Stefanie, J.P. and Justin in the valley, and between her family and her career, she is well known to more peo-

Susan Wittman has been the frontdesk face of the city for many years, and it will take some getting used to her being somewhere else!

ple in town than most. Due to the extensive institutional knowledge that Susan has about the city’s departments and operations, she will be staying on as a consultant during the transition, and we wish her well in that role and whatever she may choose to pursue next. On a personal note, I’d like to thank Susan for her kindness and help over the last five years. She has been an amazing source of information, and I sincerely will miss being able to find her down at the desk any old afternoon. A retirement party will be held for Susan Wittman at the Fire Station on Monday, June 29 from 4:00-6:00 p.m. Please come by and wish her well!

Marathon coming to Malad this Fall! While Malad may not be known as a running town, it is definitely a town with quite a few runners. With increasing numbers of student athletes involved in the cross county and track programs at the high school, there is clear evidence that many residents have a love for hitting the tracks and trails. Local runner Enoch Ward is one of those residents, and he has been putting together what may be Malad’s first modern marathon, which is open for registration right now! Visit Maladvalleymarathon.com and take a look at what Ward has been working on. The online countdown timer will inform you that the kickoff for the race is just over two and a half months out, and will let you follow the course of the run with drone footage to gauge which distance might be up your alley. The website also has the information you need as far as registration, as well as pricing and opportunities for volunteering. Both points are ones that Ward is interested in promoting – the race will be one of the most inexpensive regional marathons with full timekeeping equipment, and Ward’s hope is that it will become a community wide event. “This is something that a lot of people I’ve talked to have been excited about,” Ward said. “We want to get as many people as possible involved.” The hope is to eventually make the marathon a calendar event in the southeast Idaho/northern Utah region, which is widely noted for its love of outdoor recreation. But first things first – this year’s first of a kind race. The Malad Valley Marathon will hold its inaugural race on Saturday, September 12, 2026, with all distances starting at 8:00 a.m. at Malad City Park. The race includes five distances: 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, and Full Marathon, so there

is a place for serious runners, casual runners, families, kids, and anyone in the community who wants to be part of race day. As Ward states, “Our main goal is to get local people involved. We want this to feel like Malad’s race. Locals can sign up to run, walk the 1 Mile, volunteer, sponsor, donate, cheer at the finish line, or help welcome runners coming into town. The course starts and finishes at Malad City Park and highlights the valley, the mountains, the quiet roads, and the small-town setting that make Malad special.” The race is designed to When he isn’t running, Enoch Ward is hard at work on the logistics of the be affordable and family Malad Marathon, which he hopes will become a fixture of the calendar. friendly. Current pricing starts at $10 for the 1 Mile, coming to Malad will have a reason to visit local $19 for the 5K, $33 for the 10K, $48 for the Half businesses, eat in town, stay nearby, and see what Marathon, and $67 for the Full Marathon with Malad has to offer. The race also highlights Malad’s available discounts (the absolute best pricing for Welsh heritage, its mountain valley setting, and its each event if signed up early enough is: $5, $14, place as one of Idaho’s oldest towns,” Ward said. $28, $38, and $57 respectively). Entry includes a “The Malad Valley Marathon invites locals to race shirt, chip timing for the 5K through Full Marrun, volunteer, and help launch a new community athon, aid stations, finish-line food, race photos, tradition. The biggest thing I hope people take away and finisher medals for Half and Full Marathon is that they do not have to be marathon runners to runners. Top finishers in each category will also reparticipate. The 1 Mile, 5K, volunteer roles, sponceive medals from 5k-full distances. sorships, and finish-line cheering all matter. The race will not only affect runners themselves, For more information, visit maladvalleymarathon. but could well bring additional visitors to town as com. the summer winds down. “Runners and families

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continued from front page the grants. Property owners are being asked to pay for approximately $350,000. Estimates given to us indicate that the cost to replace sidewalks would be between $165 to $170 per linear foot. We are asking for $55 per linear foot from the property owner. From the beginning of this planning, which started in 2016/2017, the city determined that the only way they could pay the match was with an LID. LID’s are set up so that you do not put them into place until the project is going to take place. We have had very little control over when this project would actually take place. It has been moved forward multiple times. But the time is now here, and this is the time for the city to put the LID in place.” Hawkins addressed the questions that had been submitted in writing prior to the meeting. “Why were the sidewalks, curb and gutter torn out before the LID notice was posted?” she said. “This project is a complete renovation. The entire street, sidewalks, curb and gutter had to be torn out because when it’s all put back together, it has to fit together – it has to be on the same levels. Now I know that many of you consider me and the council irresponsible for asking this huge request of you. But how would you approach fixing the aging infrastructure of our city? We are limited as to what we can raise taxes each year, but we do not think it is fair for all taxpayers to pay for improvements to an individual property. Yes, we all use the sidewalks, and the curb and gutter help the water flow, but it is still an improvement to the individual property. Do we just ignore it until our roads, sidewalks, water, and sewer fall apart? There are consequences for not having continual upgrades made to critical infrastructure, which we are trying to do. We are trying to be responsible, and we are trying to find the best ways to fix our infrastructure without putting a huge burden on our residents. But it is not easy, and it doesn’t always work out that some of the cost is not put back on the citizens.” Mayor Hawkins noted that the likely need for an LID had been discussed a number of times in the runup to the present, and that while two of the city council members were new, they had expressed agreement with the LID. The floor was then given over to residents of Bannock Steet to voice their concerns. Each speaker was given around three minutes to make their points known, and many people took the opportunity. The vast majority of speakers were opposed to the LID, though for several different reasons. The most frequently cited was that residents felt the city had not been clear enough in communicating either an exact cost or timeline for the project. The city made the case that those things were somewhat contingent on engineering timelines, and they were not able to be as specific as they would have liked to be until the process was further along.

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Bannock Street resident David Nimer was the first to speak, and he highlighted one point that was made by several who followed. In creating an LIDs, language indicates that the project must be a “benefit to property owners.” Like a number of other people, Nimer made the case that “Bannock street is a thoroughfare. The benefit is not only to the owners of property on Bannock street, but to everyone.” There was at least one couple who informed the city council that they had not been contacted through the mail which was part of the required notification. Nods of assent suggested there may have been a few others in that position. Lyle Braegger, on the corner of Bannock and Samaria Lane noted that the average cost of this kind of work he had seen was about $85/ ft, and the city was asking $55/foot, which was a good deal. But he also noted that the cost would come up to about $15 or $16K for him, which was considerable. “We should have known before,” he said. “My biggest complaint is not knowing what it’s going to cost me, the owner.” Speaking on behalf of her parents, Stephanie Cottle thanked the city council, mayor, and staff for their service and acknowledged that governing is difficult. She noted that “Bannock is not the same as the other streets in town, and precedent fails when the tool is not applied correctly.” She also stated that in her opinion, communication was the biggest issue. “Some time during the process, expectations got out of whack. The info that the mayor presented tonight would have been helpful to make this decision. We participated in the protest letter so that we could be part of the process. We ask that the LID is delayed until proper expectations can be set.” Eric Flynn raised the issue that people who don’t pay a waterbill didn’t get the notification. Other issues included one homeowner who had recently replaced the curb and gutter at the property on their own. Several residents asked for personalized, calculated letters sent out to everyone so that they can budget for the impact to themselves. Joshua Brown noted that “everyone uses it. Busses carry all of the city’s kids home. The hospital, library, and park are all used by everyone in town at some point.” Another resident pointed out that “a lot of us on the street are senior citizens on a fixed income. 8 or 9 thousand on a small house is a lot.” Concerns about the accuracy of the city’s property maps and lot surveys were raised. Since the LID is calculated based on footage, the survey numbers will make a practical difference. After hearing from the public, the Mayor explained that there was not going to be a decision made then, as it was not an agenda item but a hearing. The city will set a special council meeting to make a decision officially. As the process moves forward, we will let you know when those next steps are taken.

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Her grandparents also, according to Helen, had the first washing machine in Holbrook, which became something of a shared town property, moving from house to house throughout the week. By the time Helen was young they lived in Malad City. She grew up largely during the Depression and War years, and remembers when Bannock street was the only paved street in town. And yes, she noted that it’s a bit of a mess right now. I had the privilege of speaking with Helen last week, and she has a lot of fascinating and interesting stories about Malad throughout the years. I told her that I wouldn’t make the article too long, and I’ll try to keep my word. (But if you run into her, you’d be wise to ask her for a few stories yourself!) In August 1951, Helen married Boyd Lewis and together they had six children. In 2003, after she returned from her West Virginia mission, she married Hyrum Peterson, who was also from Malad, but was living in Ogden Utah at the time of their mar-

Helen in her youth

riage. Helen moved to Ogden and lived there for 17 years. After Hy passed away, she moved back to Malad in 2019 and we’re thrilled that she did. Come out to the parade on the 4th and wave at Helen as she drives past!

Thank You Susan Wittman! Malad City has been extremely fortunate to have had such an amazing City Clerk for all those wonderful years. Susan has run the office with extreme efficiency, integrity and class. There are many things a clerk has to navigate, to keep us running top notch. Juggling a lot of balls, such as all meetings, the billings and coordinating with the council and mayor,

and daily publications, interactions and concerns. Susan, you have truly given your heart and soul to our beautiful City, and we thank you so very much for your amazing service you have given to all of us! WE APPRECIATE YOU!

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Museum Hostess Paige Tavoian, who will be at the front desk this summer.

Pam Pascalli spreads the word about dinosaurs.

The Oneida Pioneer Museum hasn’t been open for more than a few weeks, but it has already been the site of some pretty exciting activities. On Saturday, Pam Pascalli from the Idaho Museum of Natural History took up residence on the lawn next to the museum, where she met with local youngsters who, like kids everywhere, just want to know about dinosaurs. Pascalli is the director of the mobile learning van, which was parked streetside at the museum and opened up for tours of its fossils, artifacts, and information resources. Under a shade tent on the grass was the most popular attraction of the day, a full-sized model of Idaho’s state dinosaur, the Oryctodromeus cubicularis. It was a small, bipedal herbivore ex-

which indicates extended parental care. This unique dinosaur thrived during the Cretaceous Period, specifically the Albian–Cenomanian ages roughly 95 to 98 million years ago. Its geographic range was highly localized to North America, with fossil remains exclusively unearthed in the Wayan Formation of eastern Idaho and the Blackleaf Formation of southwestern Montana. The Oryctodromeus officially became Idaho’s state dinosaur on March 30, 2023, following a highly successful grassroots lobbying effort by local fourth graders. While studying state symbols, students at schools like White Pine Charter School and Ucon Elementary noticed Idaho lacked an official dinosaur. The children took action by compiling professional information

You never know what you’ll find at the museum! plicitly adapted for both speed and digging. Standing about three feet tall and weighing between 50 and 70 pounds, this dinosaur reached a total length of seven to eleven feet, with its tail making up two-thirds of that length. It possessed a broad snout used like a shovel, powerful shoulders to displace dirt, and strong hips to brace itself while excavating. Its spine and tail were reinforced with ossified, bonelike tendons to provide structural support while allowing the animal to curl up tightly inside its den. Furthermore, fossil evidence reveals that Oryctodromeus is the first non-avian dinosaur proven to exhibit fossorial, or burrowing, behavior. They lived in social, family-oriented units, with adults sharing their six-foot-long underground burrows with juveniles,

School Board Report - June The regular monthly meeting of the Oneida School Board was held on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, following a retirement dinner honoring Dr. Terri Sorensen, long-time administrator in the District and for the Idaho Home Learning Academy (IHLA). Superintendent Report Superintendent Dallan Rupp reported that Malad High School had earned the top School of Excellence Award for the 3A classification from the Idaho High School Activities Association and First Federal Bank. According to the IHSAA website, “This is a yearlong, voluntary program in which schools earn points based on their student-athletes’ performance in athletics, academics, and sportsmanship; it is the State’s top award for the IHSAA and its member schools.” He also reported that 11th grade ISAT scores are above the state average; ISATs are optional for 9th and 10th grades. Reporting for Jeanie Reeder, Principal of Stone School, Mr. Rupp noted that the new playground equipment is installed with new blacktop making the playground safer, easier to maintain, and more attractive. Board member Tresie Carter inquired about the sprinkling system as much of the grass around the Stone School is brown. Mr. Rupp assured her that the sprinklers will be fixed. In her handout, Ms. Reeder thanked Dan Cervantes for providing scholarships for students who excelled

scholastically. Mr. Rupp also reported that the new storage facility at the ball fields will be completed in June and that sod will be laid on July 13. The softball field will be used by the City Recreation program during the summer. The City water connection is keeping the grounds around the Malad Elementary School green. He explained that the school well only provides two weeks of water, so the District is not going to bother with it. The automatic sprinklers on the grounds around the District Office are now working. The kitchen/classroom remodel project will start this week at the Middle School. Action Items Brandi Warren, District Business Manager, had distributed copies of the proposed District budget for 202627 prior to the meeting. Unlike many school districts in Idaho, enrollment in Oneida School District is holding steady, resulting in no drop in Sate school allocations based on enrollment. Even though other State funds have been cut, the money from the contract with IHLA will compensate for any deficit in the budget. The Board approved the budget. The contract between IHLA and the District was approved; it is the same as last year’s contract. IHLA may have fewer students next year, but the impact on the budget will be minimal. The District’s Strategic Plan was briefly discussed as there had been no

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to approve a teacher’s request for reimbursement for credits because the principal knows what the teacher needs. Application for reimbursement must be made in the same year as the credits are earned. Procedures and forms related to college credit and reimbursement were also approved. Changes will be made to the master agreement. A policy related to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 was approved on 2nd reading after changes were made after 1st reading. This policy ensures that the District is in compliance with federal law. The policy related to honor students was tabled. Personnel The following personnel were approved, pending their passing the State-mandated background check: LaNada Bosworth as a special education bus aide. The following coaching staff members were also approved: MHS Volleyball: Camie Tripp as head coach with Alicia Seamons and Emily Nelson as assistant coaches and Taber Eliason as a volunteer coach. MHS Football: Brady Price as head coach with Joe Miller, Trevor Jones, Caleb Williams, and Taylor Evans as assistant coaches and Devin Robbins and Braxton Davis as volunteer coaches. MHS Girl’s Soccer: Sherry Blaisdell as head coach with William Charles as assistant coach and Steve Daniels and Jonny Blaisdell as volunteer coaches. MHS Cross Country: Tia Talbot as head coach with Tylee Skinner as assistant coach. MHS Girl’s Basketball: Trevor Jones as head coach with Kooper Daniels, Joe Miller, and Allison Eliason as assistant coaches. MHS Boy’s Basketball: Zach Beutler as head coach with Clint Bastian, Kevin Windsor, and Chet Keetch as assistant coaches, and Lex Smith and Trisha Beutler as volunteer coaches. MMS Boy’s Basketball: Byron Bott and Lance Bird as 8th grade coaches, and Zack Jeppsen as 7th grade coach. MHS Cheer: Abrielle Goddard as head coach with Kami Willie as assistant coach. MHS Dance/Drill Team: Wendy Owens as head coach with Kelsey Owens as assistant coach.

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changes made since last month. Mr. Rupp reminded the Board that the Strategic Plan is a living document with changes possibly being made every month. The Strategic Plan will be made available to the public on the website after more changes are made. The Board approved the Strategic Plan with the understanding that there will be changes. A proposal to have students in grades K-4 (instead of K-3) attend school at Stone Elementary School was approved. Students do have the option of coming into Malad. The number of students at Stone Elementary needs to be kept high enough to support two teachers. Board member Tresie Carter noted that the number of families in the western part of the County may increase with the expanding of the gold mine. Approval of the coaches’ handbook for 2026-27 was tabled due to the need to ensure that policies and procedures align. All coaches must receive a copy of the handbook and follow all policies and procedures to benefit all athletes. The following overnight trips were approved for Malad High School teams: June 23-24: Dance Camp @ Rigby July 8-11: Volleyball @ Utah Tech (St. George) July 30-31: Football Camp @ Malad Policies The policy about activities guidelines was deleted so that changes can be made to both the policy and the coaches’ handbook. Because the State will no longer allow Districts to grant leave to teachers for attending IEA meetings, that policy was deleted. A policy defining parental rights was approved for 1st reading. This policy was recommended by ISBA because District policies must be in line with federal laws. Related procedures and forms were also approved. A policy regarding employee use and supervision of technology devices was approved for 1st reading. The policy has been clarified and strengthened. A policy related to professional development was approved for 1st reading. A teacher is allowed $750 for re-certification credits. The principal is

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That doesn’t seem to be in the granddaughters’ realm of possibility. The week passed, and we developed a plan for future stays: Hadley gets the bathroom from the hour to the half-hour and Elle gets it from the half-hour to the hour. It there is product or a tool one girl must have she better be snagging it up during her half hour. While I was contemplating this annoyance my thoughts went to Friend, Lamona Bennett, mother of twelve, with two bathrooms. I texted her about our bathroom issue and asked how she did it. Her response, “I’m not sure. I just know nobody died! There were a lot of things we dealt with that I’m not sure how we managed but somehow, we did.” Those are words for reflection: “There were a lot of things we dealt with that I’m not sure how we managed but somehow, we did.” I bet you all have managed when you weren’t so sure it was possible. Life is Good when you come out on the other end of an era and can say, “We dealt with life and somehow we managed.” Staying power, that may be the ultimate victory! By the way, Hadley found the contact, and Elle’s hair got combed.

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Hadley and Elle stayed with us last week for a few days while their dad attended a conference in Boise. H is 14; E is 10. They each take a bedroom downstairs, but there is only one bathroom in the basement. That is a pity. “Gramma, Hadley won’t let me in the bathroom. I need to comb my hair.” “Elle, there are two bathrooms upstairs,” I replied. “I need stuff in the bathroom down here.” “Guess you’ll have to wait.” Pause. I hear a click and then the bathroom door opens, but not from the inside. “Gramma (this is with a lot of frustration), Elle unlocked the door and came in while I was putting my contact in and now I can’t find my contact.” Oh, brother. With four boys and zero girls our household never dealt with bathroom wars, but that was another era. Now we have half the number and twice the drama. On occasion, Bran enjoyed a long shower, but his brothers gave him some grace and either came upstairs or waited.

BIRTHDAYS Stephie Briggs, June 26 Matece Davis, June 26 Laura Jacobson, June 26 Sundi Mills, June 26 Koral Robinson, June 26 Darrell Treasure, June 26 Kim Peterson, June 27 Maisey Potter, June 27 Remington Sweeten, June 27 Mary Ann Reel, June 28 Hunter Wray, June 28 Teresa Daniels, June 29 Trevor Allen, June 29 Blake Davis, June 29 Jeremy Jensen, June 29 Ginny Christensen, June 30

Matthew Colton, June 30 Rick Madsen, June 30 Eric Norstrom, June 30 Lorraine Sherwood, June 30 Ron Smith, June 30 Mikah Schwartz, July 1 Diane Allen, July 2 Wyatt Clark, July 2 Carol Howe, July 2 Hunter Olsen, July 2 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

1798 US President John Adams signs into law the Alien Friends Act, authorizing the president to deport any foreigner deemed “dangerous to the peace and safety of the United States” 1867 First barbed wire patented by Lucien B. Smith of Ohio

1876 Battle of the Little Bighorn: US 7th Cavalry under Brevet Major General George Armstrong Custer is wiped out by Sioux and Cheyeene warriors led by Chiefs Crazy Horse and Sitting Bull in what becomes famously known as “Custer’s Last Stand” 1929 US President Herbert Hoover authorizes building of Boulder Dam (Hoover Dan) 1938 US federal minimum wage guarantees workers 25 cents per hour (rising to 40 cents by 1945) and a maximum 44 hour working week 1941 US President Franklin D. Roosevelt signs Executive Order 8802, which forbids racial discrimination in the defense industry 1951 First color TV broadcast, Arthur Godfrey hosts a musical variety

special titled “Premiere” from CBS NYC to a network of five East Coast cities

1984 Warner Bros Records releases the sixth studio album by Prince, “Purple Rain”; his commercial peak, the film soundtrack album sells over 25 million copies, tops the charts in five countries, and wins two Grammy awards and an Academy Award 1996 “Independence Day”, directed by Roland Emmerich, and starring Will Smith, Bill Pullman and Jeff Goldblum premieres in Westwood, California 2020 American country music band “The Dixie Chicks” change their name to “The Chicks” to remove connotations of Confederate history, two weeks after band “Antebellum” changed their name to “Lady A” 2021 New species of ancient human announced after finding of massive, fossilized skull - Homo longi “Dragon Man” from Northeast China 2022 30,000 -year-old intact remains of a baby wooly mammoth found frozen in permafrost i9n Klondike gold fields in the Yukon, Canada

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NEWS OF RECORD ONEIDA COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE Paisley Davis, Malad, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50 Ryley Jo Devault, Providence, fail to obey traffic control devices, $93.50, costs $56.50 Jarom James Essler, Perry, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50 Kason Dean King, Garland, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50 Danny Glen Peabody, driving with expired license, $44.50, costs $56.50 Thomas Linton Walter, Moses Lake, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50 MALAD CITY Margaret Sue Gendron Jones, Malad, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50 Erik Porter Johnson, Garland, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50 Zayne Riley Thomas, Malad, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50 IDAHO STATE POLICE Yousif Abaker Adam Ahmed, Chattanooga, operate vehicle when unsafe of improperly equipped, $10.50, costs $56.50 Zarien Lasell Crook, River Heights, speeding (16 mph or over), $98.50, costs $56.50 Conner Timothy Henderson, Riverton, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50 Jean P Molero, Midvale, speeding (16. mph or over), $98.50, costs $56.50 Edris Osamani, Lansing, operate vehicle when unsafe of improperly equipped, $33.50, costs $56.50 Branton Taylor Sharpe, Ogden, speeding, $33.50, cost $56.50 Holley Ann Wayment, Ogden, speeding (16 mph or over), $98.50, costs $56.50 Bryant Terry White, Mandon, speeding, $33.50, cost $56.50 Huake Yang, Yuyao City, speeding $33.50, costs $56.50 Giora Zinger, Tsoran, speeding (16 mph or over), $98.50, costs $56.50 RECORDED LIST June 12, 2026 Modification of Mortgage - Grantor: James Greenwood; Grantee: American Pacific Mortgage Corporation Quit Claim Deed - Granto: Lewis Neal Hughes Trustee, Ramona S Hughes Trustee, L Neal Hughes; Grantee: Lewis Neal Hughes Trustee, Ramona S Hughes Trustee, The Ramona S Hughes Living Trust, The Lewis Neal Hughes Living Trust Warranty Deed - Grantor: Marquee Homes INC; Grantee: Mark Alder, Irene Alder Marriage License - Tray Drinion Chelette to Marry Cienna Paige Jacobsen

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June 15, 2026 Marriage License - Eric Paul Westbrook to Marry Jimi Jo Reader Deed of Trust - Grantor: Brent Tyke Whitaker, Ireland Bank Assignment of Deed of Trust - Grantor: Brent Tyke Whitaker, Ireland Bank Marriage License - William King O’Brien to Marry Sabrina Marie Smith June 16, 2026 Warranty Deed - Grantor: Randy Lee Gamble Trustee, Gone Hunting Trust; Grantee: Tristin Leatham, Toni Gunnell Deed of Trust - Grantor: Tristin Leatham, Toni Gamble; Grantee: Randy Lee Gamble Trustee, Gone Hunting Trust Warranty Deed - Grantor: Bison Boys Ranches LLC; Grantee: Steven Smith, Kay Smith Warranty Deed - Grantor: Rocky Mountain Land And Cattle LLC; Grantee: Steven Smith, Kay Smith Shared Well Water Agreement Grantor: Cindy Hobbs; Grantee: Cindy Hobbs, To Whom It May Concern June 17, 2026 Warranty Deed - Grantor: Tobin E Palmer, Shondell C Palmer; Grantee: Tobin E Palmer Deed of Trust - Grantor: Tobin E Palmer; Grantee: Pivot Lending Group Warranty Deed - Grantor: Danny Mikkelsen, Kimberly Mikkelsen; Grantee: Brian T Thomas, Lyndsie J Thomas Deed of Trust - Grantor: Brian T Thomas, Lyndsie J Thomas; Grantee: Van Dyk Mortgage Corporation Partial Release of Mortgage - Grantor: The Bank of Commerce; Grantee: Rocky Mountain Land And Cattle LLC Release of Mortgage - Grantor: The Bank of Commerce, Western Ag Credit FLCA; Grantee: Rocky Mountain Land And Cattle LLC Quit Claim Deed - Grantor: Dustin M Olsen, Jaime L Olsen; Grantee: Dustin Monson Olsen, Jaime Lyn Olsen Deed of Trust - Grantor: Dustin Monson Olsen, Jaime Lyn Olsen; Grantee: United Wholesale Mortgage Release of Lien - Grantor: Blusky Restoration; Grantee: Terrance J Daniels, Danica Daniels Quit Claim Deed - Grantor: Brandon Ward, AKA -Kenneth Brandon Ward, Terra Ward, AKA - Terra Ann Ward; Grantee: Kenneth Brandon Ward Trustee, Terra Ann Ward Trustee, Brandon and Terra Ward Family Trust Record of Survey - Grantor: AA Hudson; Grantee: Estate of Scott T and Trisa L Murray Marriage License - Dominic Lee Clippinger to Marry Faith Julie Petersen

Yellowstone Film Festival Announces August 2026 Dates CODY, WYOMING (June 18, 2026) - The Yellowstone Film Festival is proud to announce its upcoming festival, taking place August 21–23, 2026 in Cody, Wyoming. The three-day event will celebrate independent filmmaking while providing an important platform for filmmakers from Wyoming, Montana, and Idaho to share their stories with audiences in one of the American West’s most iconic and artistic communities. Founded by life-long Cody native, cinephile, filmmaker, and musician, Jacob Graham, and with the mission of supporting regional filmmakers, the Yellowstone Film Festival was created to help elevate the voices, cultures, landscapes, and experiences that define the Rocky Mountain West. While the festival welcomes submissions from across the United States, special emphasis will be placed on filmmakers from the tri-state region surrounding Yellowstone National Park. The not-for profit festival will be presented by Big Horn Cinemas and feature narratives, documentaries, shorts, and student films. In recognition of America’s 250th anniversary, all films screened during the 2026 festival will be created by US-based filmmakers. The festival is accepting entries in the following categories for all residents of WY, MT, and ID in our Local Categories below: Local Narrative Feature, Local Documentary, Local Shorts, Local College and High School Student Shorts (under ten minutes). “Outstanding filmmakers are creating remarkable work throughout Wyoming, Montana, and Idaho, yet many do not have enough opportunities to present their films to audiences,” said Festival Director Brett Straniere, a 30-

year veteran of the film and entertainment industry. “The Yellowstone Film Festival was created to help showcase the best local talent by giving regional filmmakers a place to screen their work, connect with audiences and celebrate storytelling in the American West.” Filmmakers are encouraged to submit their projects through the FilmFreeway site. Founded by William Frederick “Buffalo Bill” Cody in 1896, the Cody, Wyoming, community provides an ideal backdrop for a festival dedicated to storytelling and the spirit of the American West. Located just outside the East entrance to Yellowstone National Park, Cody offers visitors a unique combination of Western heritage, arts, culture, outdoor recreation, and historic charm. Award-Winning filmmaker and Festival Consultant, Preston Randolph added, “Having the Yellowstone Film Festival take root here in Cody is a significant step forward for filmmakers across our region. It creates an opportunity to showcase their work alongside films from around the country while helping strengthen a community that supports and celebrates independent storytelling.” The Yellowstone Film Festival is extremely grateful to the Park County Travel Council for their enthusiastic support. The Yellowstone Film Festival is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization actively pursuing volunteers, sponsors, partnerships and local community support throughout the tri-state area. If interested, please contact us at info@ yellowstonefilmfest.org For additional information, festival updates, and submission details, visit the Yellowstone Film Festival website. C Y

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LOOKING BACK 25 YEARS AGO (2001) The Malad Little League Baseball program ended another season on July 4th as part of the Independence Day celebrations. The Pee-Wee league teams played their final games at Harding Field. The Dodgers and Diamond Backs were playing in the first and second game. The Dodgers got the win, 8-1. The Dodgers, who finished the season in first place, area coached by Tony Gibbs. The second place team, the Diamond Backs, are coached by Darin Hess. The Rockies faced the Devil Rays in the third and fourth place game. The Rockies got the win, defeating the Devil Rays. The Rockies are coached by Casey McClellen and finished in third place. The Devil Rays are coached by Ben Ogden. The Min League teams finished their season at the City Park. Each Team played two games on July 4th. It started off with the first and third teams playing. This put the Sox, coached by Jerry Goddard and sitting in first place, against the Mariners, coached by Troy Estep. The Sox started the double header off with a win. The second game of the Minor League matchup put the Mariners against the second place A’s, coached by Tom Jenkins. The A’s took the win. To end the season, the A’s faced the Sox. The Sox finished in first place, followed by the A’s and the Mariners. The Major League teams also finished the season at City Park. The games started off with the first place Padres facing off against the third place Marlins. The Padres took the win, 8-5. The Marlins then had to face the second place Braves. The Marlins ended their season with a win, winning 7-4. The Padres then went on to defeat the Braves by two runs. The first place Padres, coached by Doyle Willaims, finished the season 7-2-1. The Braves took second place with the record of 5-4-1. They are coached by Steve Harrison. The Marlins, coached by Scott Murray, had a 2-8 record. ______ The Annual Malad Fun Run, sponsored by the Junior Miss committee, netted lots of participants to celebrate the 4th of July early in the morning. The races began at 7:30 a.m. starting and ending at Allen Drug. Racers could compete in three different distances. There was a one mile run, a 5K race, as well as a 10K race. There were 80 racers competing in this year’s events. In the one mile run, Parker Talbot finished first in the 8 and under boys category. Shelby Gunter took top honors for the girls. She had a time of 10.10. In the 9-12 year old boys, Logan Alder took first place with his time of 6.50. Ryan Hannah came in second with a time of 8.37 followed by Dylan Estep with a 9.17 finished. Jordan Williams was fourth with a time of 9.27 followed by Cody Rice, who finished with a time of 12.24. In the 9-12 year old girls, Larissa Crump took the top spot with her 8.04 minute finish. Cynthia Moss came in second with a time of 9.15, followed by Karen Moss in third with a time of 10.15. April Neal finished with a time of 14.44 minutes. Close behind her was Daniele Willaims with a time of 14.54 minutes. Ira Rice led the 13-17 year old

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boys with a time of 7.05 minutes. Eric Smith came in right in Rice’s heels with the same time. Bobby Hannah took third with a time of 7.25 followed by Lance Moss with a time of 7.30. For the 13-17 year old girls, Kimberly Williams led the pack with her 7 minute finish. Meagan Brooks and Becky Colton tied for second with a time of 7.30 minutes. Ashlee Alder was close behind, finishing in 7.35 minutes. Amanda Panting was next in 7.40 followed by Hailey Willie in 7.59. Lacy Davis finished with a time of 8.42 minutes. Elise Blaisdell and Tayza Williams tied for the next spot with a time of 8.27. Heather Rice crissed the line in 11.34 minutes. Brody Williams took the top spot in the 18 and up one mile race with a time of 6.10 minutes. Del Von Rice was second with a 12.24 finish. Lucyanne Rice took the top honors for the 18 and up women. In the 5K race, Spencer King led the pack in the 20 and under competition with an 18.08 minute finish. He was followed by Chris Atkinson, who finished with a time of 20.06 and Hiro Miura, finishing in 24.40. Kirk Talbot Jr came in with a time of 25 minutes followed by Matt Meltargue with a 26.33 minute finish. For the girls, Bobbilyn Wangsgard led the 20 and under group with a time of 22.16. Tia Baker was close behind, finishing the race in just 23.45 minutes. Emily Blaisdell competed in the 5K walk with a time of 38.38 followed by Mandy Couch with a 42.14 minute walk. In the 21-30 boys division, Errol King led the way with his 17.30 minute finish. Ryan Dryer was right behind in 20.50 minutes, followed by Quincy Asay with a 24.07 minute finish. Skip Moss took fourth with his 24.42 minute finish with Matt Fitch on his tail with a time of 24.59. Mike Schwartz finished in 25.56. Mindy Dryer led the women’s 2130 division with her 25.52 minute finish. Chante King came in second with a time of 26.12. Mindy Ferrin led the walk in this division with a 32.54 minute walk followed by Angie Alder with a walk time of 40.29 and Melinda Udy, who finished the walk with a time of 42.11. In the 31-40 division, Kim Jenkins

led the way with 22.02; followed by Kirk Talbot at 27.38, Bob Hannah with 28.04 and Errol Porter with 29.54. In the 31-40 women’s division, Lisa Atkinson won with 27.25, followed by Amy Talbot with 32.14 and Debbie Jenkins with 32.44 and Kathleen Atkinson with 21.23. In 41-50, women’s Kris Blaisdell took first with a walk time of 38.46. In 41-50 men’s, Kevin Williams led with 30.56, and George Alger put up a walk time of 41.23. In 51 and over men’s, Jim Blaisdell led with 24.53. 50 Years ago, 1976 In contrast to Malad’s traditional July 4th of pancake breakfasts, floatfilled parades, children’s foot and bicycle races, picnics and fireworks, this year’s Independence celebration will be a quiet one. The community is saving its gunpowder for an extra explosive bicentennial celebration July 29-31, which will combine all the best of July 4th and July 24th days and top it off with even more fun and entertainment. A two-hour musical historical pageant will be presented, old-time arts and crafts demonstrations, antique shows, youth rodeo, street dances, barbecue, baseball, parades, and races. July 5 is listed by the Malad Chamber of Commerce as one of its recommended holiday closing days. The two local banks, the Enterprise office, and several businesses in town will be closed on July 5th. ______ Malad LDS Stake President Myron Sorensen announced at the Regional Conference held in the Tremonton Stake last Saturday that as of July 1, the Malad Idaho Stake will no longer be part of the Region. The Malad Stake with join the Preston Idaho North Stake and the Preston Idaho South Stake. The regional representative for this area is now Paul W. Bott. President Sorensen referred to a memo he had received stating that the Malad Stake is to be placed under the supervision for Eastern Idaho, and Theodore M. Burton, Assistant to the 12 Apostles, will be the area representative. Malad Stake will no longer be under Uth’s area supervisor. President Sorensen also noted that the Regional Conference held Saturday in Tremonton takes place of all church conferences that were formerly held in conjunction with General Conference in Salt Lake City ______ Malad City will take on a festive and western air next weekend, July 9-10, when the 30th Annual Oneida County Rodeo hits town. Fast-paced action will begin nightly at 8:30 p.m. at the Oneida Fairgrounds when top cowboys pit their riding skills against mean Brahma bulls, wise steers and rough broncs for a $1050 prize purse. Youngsters will also be treated to dizzy, breath-taking rides at a small carnival that will be set up both nights at the Fairgrounds. Between Rodeo acts, spectators will be entertained by the Malad Val-

7 ley Junior Posse, clowns and the acrobatic team, Lucky Stars. A parade through downtown Malad, featuring the Rodeo queen, her attendants and Miss Rodeo American, will precede each performance. Stock contractor D.A. “Swanney” Kirby of Slat Lake City will produce the Oneida Rodeo, and Zeb Bell will act as announcer. Manning the food booths at the Fairgrounds will be the Malad 70s Quorum. The Malad Lions Club is in charge of Rodeo programs, and the American Legion will run the refreshment stand. During the Saturday evening performance, the Oneida County Trail’s End Cowbelles will draw a lucky winner for their saddle giveaway. Selected from a field of 13 contestants, Julie Ann Price of Ogden was chosen 1976 Oneida County Rodeo Queen in competition held at the Fairgrounds Saturday evening. The 18-year old queen is a granddaughter of LaMar Thomas, and daughter of DeAnn Burnett and Ronald Price. First attendant is Weber High School Junior, 16 year old JaNae Brinkerhoff of Harrisville, Utah. JoDene Ricks, 18, of Benson, Utah was chosen second attendant. Ranking the girls were two judges from Idaho Fals, J.T. Smith and Boe Smith. Trying out from Malad were Mrs. Kevin (Kathy) Schwartz; Mrs. Robert (Lael) Christoffersen; Becky Hansen, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clyde E Hansen; Nancy Stayner, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lyn Stayner; Danece Daniels, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Rex Daniels; Donna Hildreth, daughter of Alvin Smith; and Sherry Blaisdell, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ken Blaisdell. Also competing for the 30th annual Oneida County Rodeo queen were Mrs. Kevin (Julee) Wing, Preston; Jan Rhodes, Garland; and Bonnie Bingham, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Bingham, Preston. Julie Ann credits her quarter-Arabian horse “Morning Glory” for her winning the Oneida Rodeo queen title. Active in the 4-H horse club at Ben Loman High School, Julie was named the school’s 1976 rodeo queen, as well as the Ogden Rodeo’s Miss Congeniality. This fall, Julie plans to continue showing her horses in contests throughout the Intermountain West, and also take several classes at Weber State College, Ogden. First attendant JaNae has been riding seriously for six years, participating in 4-H horse club and the Far West Junior Posse. She also rose a quarter horse - Arabian “Babe.” Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dale Brinkerhoff, JaNae is also a niece of Mr. and Mrs. Elwin Jones of Malad. ______ Ellen Naugler and Karen Stocks attended 4-H Club Congress in Moscow, June 12-19. They were also joined by Maureen Bingham, extension home economist. During the week, the Oneida girls went to many workshops and classes, such as “Planning for Fun,” “Computer Whiz Kids,” and “Forestry and Range Plants.” The Congress helped the girls bring back a lot of new ideas for the Oneida 4-H program. As well as getting little sleep and having water balloon fights, the girls had fun. There were more than 450 4-H ers at the session, as well as college 4-H members, agents, and home-economists. Participants from each County made an 18 by 27 inch county flag having emblems to signify the main industry of that county, such as wheat or mining. Oneida’s flag had a green background with a white applique of the county on it and gold lettering. The emblems in the applique were a deer’s head and a pheasant signifying hunting; a bull’s head signifying dairy and beef products; a shovel and pick representing mining; a snowmobile representing winter sports; a sheaf of wheat representing our wheat crop; and the Court House representing our being the first county in Idaho. Ellen is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Norman Naugler; Karen is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Don Stocks. C Y

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Idaho Courts to be Open July 2 & 6

PUBLIC NOTICE

The Idaho Judicial Branch announced that “Idaho state courts will be open for business Thursday, July 2, and Monday, July 6, though other parts of state government may be closed.” Non-essential offices for many parts of state government will be closed additional days around planned America250 celebrations. As essential services, courts will remain open those days to avoid disruptions to the justice system or to Idahoans with scheduled court business, Chief Justice G. Richard Bevan announced. “Two and a half centuries later, America’s rule of law and independent, impartial courts remain one of the most inspiring innovations of our country,” Chief Justice Bevan said. “We join in celebrating that history while ensuring our services are available for members of the public who need them.” To check scheduled court hearings, please contact the court where the case was filed.

I n a c c o r d a n c e w i t h I D A PA 15.10.01.011.05 (“ISLD Rule” 011.05), the Idaho State Liquor Division (ISLD) hereby gives public notice that it is considering the relocation of the existing contract liquor store located at 226 East 50 South, in Malad, Idaho. The store will continue to be operated as a Contract Store as defined in ISLD Rule 004. Desired location of said Contract Store is described as: Within the retail trade area of Malad, County of Oneida, State of Idaho. Please note that Idaho Statute 23-303 asserts that no liquor store shall be located within 300 feet of a school.

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Teachers on the Ranch

BY ALLISON ELIASON

Our kids have put in the miles on their horses these last few months, jumping in to work with the crew almost like they were grown cowboys and cowgirls. In a way that can only make a ranch momma’s heart swell, they have put in the long days right by our side, coming home hot, tired, and dusty. This could be a note about how proud I am of them, and don’t get me wrong, I am. But I’m also grateful for those four-legged partners that have carried them across the range all those long days. Looking back, I can see countless times those kid horses earned their keep in ways that had nothing to do with getting the actual work done. Having a determined child who was not about to wait to enter the branding pen meant that we had to have a horse that was ready, willing, and able to take care of him in any situation. We needed to put him on a mount we knew we could turn our backs on and everything would turn out okay, every time. It wasn’t until midway through the season that I realized we had chosen just the right mare for the job. C Y

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On this particular branding day, we were short-handed, battling the wind, and had already tallied half a dozen days out on the range working. My boy was eager to swing into the saddle and start roping. Following his dad, he scooped up heels left and right as they teamed up to bring in the calves. It was almost like he couldn’t miss. As every kid does, he wanted to “do it himself,” meaning he wanted to heel a calf and drag it from the herd to the fire all on his own. After finding a calf paired up, he threw his shot, managed a catch, and stacked his dallies only to learn he had caught the calf by just one foot. Startled by the rope, the calf started running around, ducking right behind his horse. It wasn’t the first time this had happened in the branding pen that day, but it was the first time it had happened to him, and he wasn’t sure what to do. Without even being told, that mare simultaneously did two things to take care of the situation. First, she tucked her tail under faster than you could blink to keep from getting “rim fired.” At nearly the same time, she spun around to keep the calf in front of her, avoiding the kind of tangled wreck that can happen in a hurry.

A press release from the Utah Attorney General’s office announced on Monday that it is joining a lawsuit filed by 16 other states, including Idaho. The lawsuit seeks to block a California law which impacts production outside the state as unconstitutional. The Utah AG’s office stated: “Derek Brown has joined a coalition of 17 state attorneys general in support of a lawsuit filed in the Eastern District of California to block the state’s Plastic Pollution Prevention and Packaging Producer Responsibility Act, arguing the law violates the U.S. Constitution and extends California’s regulatory authority into every state in the country. “California has found a way to regulate the entire American economy without passing a federal law — hand the authority to a private organization, collect the revenue, and prohibit businesses from telling their customers what it costs them,” said Attorney General Brown. “That is not environmental policy. It is an unconstitutional combination of regulatory coercion and compelled silence, and it will not stand.” The Plastics Act imposes sweeping mandates on manufacturers, distributors, and companies that use packaging containing any plastic — including packaging made from aluminum, cardboard, paper, glass, and wood — and applies to businesses with no California operations, no California customers, and no meaningful connection to California markets. Businesses that want to continue selling into California must join the Circular Action Alliance, a private organization empowered to collect up to $500 million annually and dictate changes to product design, supply chains, and business practices — with no meaningful oversight and no right of judicial review. The lawsuit raises four constitutional claims: that the law violates the Commerce Clause by imposing unfairly apportioned fees and discriminating against interstate commerce; that it violates the Import-Export Clause by taxing goods that merely pass through California; that it violates the First Amendment by prohibiting businesses from disclosing to their customers, as a line item on a receipt, how much the law is costing them; and that it unconstitutionally delegates California’s legislative, taxing, and enforcement authority to a private organization controlled in part by the nation’s largest corporations. “California is not entitled to pronounce nationwide policies,” said Eric Hoplin, President and CEO of NAW. “Because the Act extends California’s regulatory reach far beyond its borders and brings within its sweep conduct wholly unconnected to California, the Act violates principles of federalism, the horizontal separation of powers, and due process.” The coalition is seeking a declaratory judgment that the Plastics Act violates both the U.S. Constitution and the California Constitution, and an injunction barring enforcement. Joining Attorney General Brown are the attorneys general of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas, and West Virginia.”

I was a little amazed that this simple ranch horse had it in her to navigate what could have been a really tricky situation. We knew she would take care of our boy while roping— trailing the calf right, stopping when he went to dally, and dragging it to the fire—but we didn’t realize she was ready to keep him square in the saddle in just about any circumstance. It isn’t only in the branding pen that I have seen these kid horses step up to take care of my kids. With all of the spring and summer turnouts and cattle drives, even our littlest is game to come along and ride. It’s exciting that even at seven years old he wants to brave a long, dusty day on horseback, but it is also worrisome. I’m always torn between the help I need to give and the responsibility I have as a momma to keep them safe. When the kids are riding along with me, I work hard to take the best route for them, keep them close, and avoid leaving them behind if I can help it. Every once in a while I have to gather in a stray pair or bring up a pocket of cows to the herd. Usually they trail along together and everything turns out great. But lately my independent child has decided he wants to be the one to

go after the stray animals. Without a word, he will spur up his horse, duck into the trees, and be gone before I know it. Then, not long after, he will pop back out trailing the cattle he went in after. I used to worry in those moments, but I’ve learned that trusty steed has things under control. Now, instead of fretting that everything is okay, I’m full of pride when I see what my little cowboy can do. These old ranch horses might not be worth much on paper—they aren’t fancy bred, haven’t won any awards, and probably wouldn’t catch anyone’s eye. But I wouldn’t trade them for anything. Their value isn’t measured in dollars. It’s measured in confidence, independence, and peace of mind. They are the horses that teach kids how to work, how to solve problems, and how to handle responsibility. They are the horses that bring them home safe after a long day, forgive their mistakes, and quietly take care of them when Mom and Dad can’t be right beside them. Around here, those old kid horses have carried far more than calves and cowboys across the range. They’ve carried my greatest treasures, and that’s worth more than anything money can buy. C Y

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Idaho AG releases list of products facing federal recall

Idaho Attorney General Raúl Labrador has released a list of hazardous products subject to a federal recall from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission for the month of June. The recalled items include anything from household appliances and toys, to clothing, furniture and motorized sporting goods. “The global marketplace gives Idaho consumers more choices than ever, but it also brings real risks when safety standards aren’t met,” Labrador said in a press release. “These 24 recalls cover products families use every day, from children’s sleepwear to pool drains to baby bottles. Check this list, check your home, and take action.” The Consumer Product Safety Commission reports the following products were recalled in June: -Merkury Innovations Recalls Hot + Cool Heating and Cooling Fans Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Fire Hazard: The fan can overheat, posing a risk of serious injury or death from a fire hazard. -Houoto 642-2150V Pool Drain Covers Recalled Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Entrapment and Drowning Hazards; Sold

on Amazon by Prosperity: The drain covers do not bear the required product markings, posing risk of serious injury or death from entrapment and drowning hazards. -Coffeemakers Recalled Due to Risk of Serious Injury from Burn Hazard; Imported by Kidisle: The recalled coffeemakers can become clogged, causing hot liquid or steam to build up and be released unexpectedly during use, posing a risk of serious injury from burn hazard. -7-Drawer Dressers Recalled Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Tip-Over and Entrapment Hazards; Sold on Amazon.com by Hasuit Direct: The recalled dressers are unstable if they are not anchored to the wall, posing tip-over and entrapment hazards that can result in risks of serious injuries or death to children. -Hopelight Adult Portable Bed Rails Recalled Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Entrapment and Asphyxiation; Violates Mandatory Standard for Adult Portable Bed Rails; Sold on Amazon by MOCCI SHOP: The recalled bed rails violate the mandatory standard for adult portable bed rails because users can become entrapped within the bed rail or between the bed rail and the side

Annually the organizers of the Association of Idaho Cities (AIC) Conference encourage cities to share success stories in several specific categories, and they then provide Achievement Awards to the cities chosen. Malad City received two awards, one in the category of Youth Council and the other for Community Engagement. The Conference this year was held the week of June 8 in Boise. For the Youth Council Category, Mayor Joan Hawkins shared a video prepared by her Youth Council members, to help in recruiting new members. Noting that in past years, recruitment relied on teacher recommendations and applications, Mayor Hawkins explained that her council took ownership of the process and reimagined how to connect with their peers. They developed a student-led recruitment video, which was shown in the high school several times during morning announcements. Through the video, they were able to share their purpose and the value of belonging to Youth Council in a more authentic and relatable way. They reserved two positions for incoming Freshmen and visited the Middle School eighth grade. Their recruitment efforts resulted in full council

membership for the first time since its inception – 15 members as allowed by the Bylaws. The Mayor’s Youth Council is led by President Abbie Cox, Vice President Emree Hanks, Secretary Myriam Teeples, Public Relations, Laney Coatney, Standby Officer Lucas Jackson. The second application was for Community Involvement. The application outlined the need for a new city playground and how the city turned to a model that had proven successful in previous park improvements – community-driven fundraising through citizen committees. In February 2025, Councilman Lance Tripp established a Playground Committee composed of both city and county residents. Throughout 2025 the committee evaluated multiple playground vendors to determine the best fit for the community’s needs. Great Western Recreation was ultimately selected, and they provided a proposal of $242,245. Additional enhancements such as rubber mulch and new concrete sidewalks added $44,2786, for a total project cost of $286,521. The committee led an extensive outreach effort to residents, business-

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of the mattress, posing a serious entrapment hazard and risk of death by asphyxiation. -Joyin Recalls Sloosh Dive Sticks Due to Risk of Serious Injury from Impalement; Violate Federal Dive Sticks Ban: The recalled dive sticks violate the federal dive sticks ban because they exceeded the compress limit, posing an impalement hazard. In shallow water, children may fall or land on a dive stick, resulting in serious piercing injuries. Facial and eye injuries are also possible when children attempt to retrieve the sticks underwater. -Kawasaki Motors USA Recalls Model Year 2026 Teryx4 H2 and Teryx5 H2 Recreational Off-Road Vehicles Due to Impact and Injury Hazards: The drive converter sheave can break in certain circumstances, resulting in metal fragments being discharged within the engine compartment and surrounding area, posing impact and injury hazards. -HSN Recalls Kitchen HQ Thermal Insulated Bowls Due to Fire Hazard: Metal springs in the detachable hinged lid of the insulated bowls can catch fire when used in the microwave, posing a fire hazard. -Yamaha Recalls Model Year 2021-

2022 Fleet Golf Cars Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from a Crash Hazard: The recalled golf cars’ passenger-side brake cable could have been misrouted during assembly. If the cable was misrouted, abnormal wear can occur which can cause the passenger-side cable to break during use, posing a risk of serious injury or death from a crash hazard. -Arctic Zone Titan Pro Coolers Recalled Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Choking Hazard; Imported by California Innovations and Sold at Costco: The recalled coolers’ latch magnet can detach, posing risk of serious injury or death from a choking hazard. -School Specialty Recalls Tip Restraint Kits Included in Childcraft Furniture Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Tip-Over Hazard: The recalled plastic tip restraint kits (also referred to as furniture straps) can break or degrade, posing tip-over and entrapment hazards. Should the defective plastic tip restraints break, consumers could be at risk of serious injuries or death. This is a hidden defect because consumers who purchase and install this product may be under a false sense of security that their furniture is safe from a tip-over incident.

City receives awards at annual AIC Conference es, and local organization, raising much of the funds needed in cash and in-kind donations. Mayor Hawkins noted in the application that, “this level of community participation has created more than just a new playground – it has fostered a strong sense of pride and ownership. Residents actively help care for and protect the facility, knowing it was built through their own contributions of time, effort, and resources.”

On another note, for those who know Clyde and Louise Williams and their daughter, Pam, Pam’s husband, Leon Duce, received the prestigious Ken Harwood Award for his contributions to AIC. Leon is the city administrator for Rathdrum, Idaho. Attending the conference from Malad were Mayor Hawkins and council members: Lance Tripp, Tyrell Neal, John Williams, Melissa Firth, and City Attorney Brett Evanson.

Councilwoman Melissa Firth, Joan Hawkins, Council President Lance Tripp, Attorney Brett Evanson, and Councilman Tyrell Neal at AIC

ZIONS BANK DONATES $1,000 TO MALAD CITY Funds will support revitalization of city park playground

MALAD, Idaho — June 18, 2026 — Zions Bank has donated $1,000 to Malad City to help support the revitalization of the city playground. Chad Hansen, Commercial relationship manager at Zions Bank, presented a giant check to Malad City Council President Lance Tripp on June 17. The funds will help the city create a modern and inclusive playground that will serve as a vibrant hub for local children and families. These improvements are particularly relevant because of Malad’s recent growth and demographics. According to Malad City, its

population has grown by more than 10 percent in recent years and more than 30 percent of its population is under 18 years old. “We’re pleased to help Malad City develop a playground that can become a shared space for learning, connection and growth,” said Hansen. “We look forward to seeing the new playground support our growing community.”

branches in Utah and Wyoming. In addition to offering a wide range of traditional banking services, Zions Bank is also a leader in small business lending. Founded in 1873, Zions Bank has been serving the communities of the Intermountain West for more than 150 years. Additional information is available at www.zionsbank.com.

About Zions Bank Zions Bank, a division of Zions Bancorporation, N.A. Member FDIC, operates 25 branches in Idaho and 93

Zion’s Bank was one of the contributors to the newly opened Playground project at the city park. Here, Chad Hansen presented a check to Councilman Lance Tripp.

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Hello everyone! Come join us for lunch on Wednesdays and Fridays at 12:15 pm. We would love to have you. National hot dog month is July!! Hot dogs offer anywhere from 9-15 grams of protein. They can be prepared via grilling, boiling or steaming. This affordable summer staple can be very versatile in the kitchen. They can be dressed up to offer us a variety of nutrients, let’s get creative. Menu item ideas: Diced with scrambled eggs, onion and tomato. Wrapped in a tortilla served with salsa. Served with beans or chili, cheese and onion. Possible hot dog toppings: finely diced red onion, tomato, peppers and relish. crumbled bacon and shredded cheese. Seasonal foods in July

Mangos, Avocados, Blueberries, cucumbers and tomatoes (early harvest)

Nutrition Counseling Free MNT (Medical Nutrition Therapy) services available in person, or via telephone with our registered dietitian Vanessa (habla Espanol), services also available in Spanish. Ask your center staff for details today! • Please reach out to our site for help with the following: o New Medical Diagnosis i.e. cancer, diabetes, difficulty swallowing, weight loss, altered taste, fatigue, etc. o Food resources- Food banks, pantries, programs, etc. o Menu planning and recipe ideas o Budgeting

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1SG Corey Bybee Retires After Nearly Four Decades of Distinguished Service June 16, 2026 - Camp Williams, Utah After 38 years of dedicated service to the United States Army, 1SG Corey Bybee was recognized during a retirement ceremony held in his honor, marking the conclusion of an extraordinary military career that spanned generations, continents and countless missions. Family members, friends, fellow service members, and distinguished guests gathered to honor Bybee’s retirement and listen to him tell stories from around the globe. He reflected on combat missions in Iraq, his years spent in Africa and even some humorous stories from his time in Ukraine. Bybee began his Army journey in 1987 in the Idaho Army National Guard, answering the call to serve his nation during a period of significant global change. Over the course of his distinguished career, he served 17 years in the National Guard and 21 years on active duty. The Army took him to 29 states across the United States along with countless assignments, deployments and missions in 12 countries on four continents. His service reflected the Army’s global reach and commitment to defending

freedom and supporting allies around the world. Throughout his career, Bybee witnessed and adapted to remarkable changes within the military and around the world. Nearly four decades of service took him around the globe, providing opportunities to work alongside military partners, support critical missions, and contribute to the readiness and strength of the United States Army. He ended his career in Utah with an assignment from the Army to ensure that all Army veterans in Utah received military honors at their burials. In his last three years he oversaw thousands of burials and personally folded and presented the flag at over 550 military veteran’s services. As he transitions into retirement, Bybee leaves behind a legacy of leadership, integrity, and selfless service. While June 16, 2026 marked his last day in uniform, it also marked the beginning of a new chapter. Corey and Ruth, his wife of 31 years, will settle down on some acreage in Southern Kentucky. There, they will recover, regroup, and then travel the world together. Corey is a graduate of Malad High School and son of Andrew and Patsy Bybee.

Ranch Rodeo in Malad BY ALLISON ELIASON

The Malad Ranch Rodeo, hosted by Nate and Carsey Eliason, brought together ranchers, cowboys, and cowgirls from across the region on June 18 for an afternoon of competition showcasing the skills used every day on working ranches. Sanctioned by the Western States Ranch Rodeo Association (WSRRA), the rodeo featured 20 men’s teams and five women’s teams competing in six-head team branding, team roping, and tie-and-doctor events. Teams of four worked together to demonstrate horsemanship, stockmanship, teamwork, and efficiency under pressure. In addition to team awards, competitors also vied for Top Hand honors, recognizing the highest-performing cowboy and cowgirl of the day. Cash payouts and prizes were awarded to the top teams and individuals. The annual event continues to be a highlight for the local ranching community, bringing together seasoned competitors and spectators to celebrate the traditions and skills that remain essential to ranch life in the West. Teams competing in the competition were: Backwards K- Makoy Kofford, Clay Martin, Nate Eliason, & Braden Ottley

Manning Ranch- Trasen Jones, Brady Manning, Briggen Jones, & Nate Eliason Pen Riders Association- Trasen Jones, Brady Manning, Matt Oman, & Kadin Waddell Sliding I Performance Horses- Colter Carter, Adam Carter, Clay Berry & Matt Clark Carter Cattle Company- Colter Carter, Matt Clark, Landon Cornia, & Kip Hunter Martin Ranch- Cash Martin, Kadence Martin, Cody Hill, & Cooper Sagers Christensen Ranch- Dillon Christensen, Dalton Christensen, Von Christensen, & Cole Judy Vanity Cattle Company- Adam Carter, Kimball Carter, Bronson Carter, & Bryan Kendrick Sword Livestock- Clay Berry, Kimball Carter, Chase Carter, & Bronson Carter Barfuss Ranch- Cody Barfuss, Hollin Fox, Pace Broncho & Dillon Christensen Spring Creek Ranch- Pace Broncho, Ron Eliason, Kip Hunter, & Cody Barfuss CV Ranch- Cint Velasco, Harlee Lyon, Makoy Oman, & Challis Oman Lazy 2 Ranch- Clint Velasco, Harlee Lyon, Hayden Booth, & Jaxon Booth C Lazy S- Wyatt Erickson, Colter Soll, Kyler Erickson, & Wesley Parker Cranney Cattle Company- Taylor Phillips, Will Cranney, Makoy Kof-

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After almost forty years of dedicated service to the Army, Sgt. Bybee was recognized for his impressive legacy.

Malad Milkers Dairy Goat Club REPORTER: ABBIE COX

On Friday, June 19, the Malad Milkers Dairy Goat Club met for another meeting! President Elsee Parker led the meeting, and Harper Maughan gave a demonstration on the difference between dairy goats

and meat goats! After her slideshow, Abbie Cox gave a demonstration on Dairy Goat Nutrition. Afterward, the club did an activity and learned about goat diseases. They are looking forward to their next meeting and hearing more demonstrations from their club members!

Malad Milkers Dairy Goat Club members participated in a hands-on activity while learning to identify, prevent, and manage common goat diseases. The educational lesson helped members gain valuable knowledge about keeping their animals healthy and recognizing signs of illness.

ford, & Dalton Christensen Lazy JP Ranch- Will Cranney, Taylor Phillips, Wyatt Kinghorn, & Justin Edwards Circle B Ranch- Landon Walker, Kayson Walker, Levi Walker & Kashton Walker Johnson Land/Livestock- Landon Walker, Levi Walker, Cody Hill, & Brayden Johnson Child Ranch- Mason Erickson, Haze Child, JD Child, & Kade Erickson Erickson Ranch- Mason Erickson, Haze Child, Nick Blanchard & Tanner Whitworth Newman Livestock- Britt Newman, Chaz Kananen, Payson Munns, & Rhett Jacobs Munns Ranch- Payson Munns, Jake Partner, Ty Schofield, & Rhett Jacobs Howdy Partners- Ty Schofield, Jake Partner, Britt Newman, & Chaz Kananen No Name Ranch- Braden Ottley, Rylee Spencer, Cody Smith, & Brett Bartholomew W Lazy E- Colter Soll, Wyatt Erickson, J2 Hogan, & Sterling Davis Flying E Livestock- Jake Eames, Wade Houston, Doug Johnson, & Bryan Kendrick Hairy Palmed Cowboys- Jake Eames, Wade Houston, Denton Hulme, & Payton Hulme Rowel E Cattle Co.- Ron Eliason, Jus-

tin Edwards, Landon Cornia, & Garrett Hershberger TP Ranch- Eric Eliason, Oakley Paskett, Weston Hardman, & Logan Ellis The Late Comers- Wesley Parker, Kyler Erickson, Payson Smith, & Women’s Teams Cowgals- Carsey Eliason, Kristine Winward, Kadence Martin, & Tess Oman Kitchen Fugitives- Josie Pugsley, Kristine Winward, Courtland Schneringer, & Chelsie Schneringer Blonde Bombers- Jacee Winward, Brandi Hunter, Kaylee Hershberger, & Brooke Winward ID/MT Hybrids- Jacee Winward, Kylee Partner, Rylee Raffety, & Brooke Winward Boyles Performance Horses- Taylor Lloyd, Bailey Boyles, Hallee Thomas, & Mesa Martin Women’s Team Placings 1st- ID/MT Hybrids 2nd- Blonde Bombers Top Hand- Kadence Martin Open Team Placings 1st- Newman Livestock 2nd- Carter Cattle 3rd- Howdy Partners 4th- Spring Creek Ranches Top Hand- Chaz Kananen

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2nd Attendant Sunni Barnes, Sr. Queen Paislee Davis, 1st Attendant Kya Dickmann

3rd Attendant Paige Eliason, 2nd Attendant McCall Clark, Jr. Queen Shelby Sorensen, 1st Attendant Cindy Alldredge

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1st Attendant Chloe Smith, Princess Payzlee House

Rodeo Queen and Court named; Paislee Davis 2026 Senior Queen Over the weekend, the talented competitors for the Rodeo Queen contest took over the arena for two days of competition. Despite a brief but intense downpour on Saturday afternoon, routines were able to be performed, and the judges were able to announce their decisions, as follows:

Princess 2026 Oneida County Rodeo Princess: Payzlee House First Attendant: Chloe Smith Appearance/Modeling: Payzlee House Personality/Interview: Payzlee house Horsemanship: Chloe Smith Test High Score: Payzlee House Congeniality: Chloe Smith Junior Queen 2026 OCR Junior Queen: Shelby Sorensen First Attendant: Cindy Alldredge Second Attendant: McCall Clark Third Attendant: Paige Eliason Appearance/Modeling: Cindy Alldredge Personality/Interview: Cindy Alldredge Horsemanship and Flag: Shelby Sorensen Test High Score: Cindy Alldredge Photogenic: Lilah Stewart Congeniality: McCall Clark Senior Queen 2026 OCR Senior Queen: Paislee Davis First Attendant: Kya Dickmann Second Attendant: Sunni Barnes Appearance/Modeling: Kya Dickmann Personality/Interview: Paislee Davis Horsemanship and Flag: Paislee Davis Test High Score: Sunni Barnes Congeniality: Paislee Davis Contestant Bios Princesses 1) Chloe Jo Smith Chloe is the 8 year old daughter of Beau and Callie Smith. She lives in Malad with her parents, sister Bella, and brothers Bronson and Corbin. Chloe loves spending time with her family riding horses, ranching, farming, and most importantly, going to rodeos. Chloe’s favorite event is Calf Riding! She also competes in Barrels, Poles, Goat Tying, and Breakaway Roping. When Chloe is not around horses or cows, she likes

to hunt, fish, pan for gold, dance, cheer, and she loves school! Chloe is a great artists, is learning the guitar, and even sings for special family and friends. 2) Payzlee House Payzlee’s hobbies are rising horses and soccer. When she gets older, she would like to be a veterinarian. She thanks all her friends and family for helping her through the way. And she wishes all the other contestants good luck.

Junior Queen 1) Cindy Alldredge Indy is an eight-grade students currently exceling in high school honors math while maintaining a 4.0 GPA. She is an accomplished 4-H competitors, qualifying and placing in the state show with her two-hand project, the same horse she rode in the queen competition. She serves as a Northern Regional Ambassador, where she develops leadership skills through planning camps and mentoring younger youth. She has a deep passion for horses and has demonstrated it through training her miniature pony, Poppy, into a certified therapy animal. Together, they have visited nursing homes, sharing the jot and comfort that horses can bring. Grounded in hard work and the western way of life, Cindy is committed to being a positive role model and is excited to represent the Wellsville Stampede rodeo by promoting horsemanship, leadership, and service within her community.

2) Shelby Sorensen Shelby is the daughter of Nic and Kelly Sorensen and the current reigning Oneida County Princess. She loves serving her community and sharing county pride. An avid reader of adventure books, Shelby also competes in barrel racing and shows market goats. This year, she participated in the Idaho Junior High Rodeo Association, where she learned the value of perseverance and determination. She finished the season in the top 10 in both barrel racing and pole bending, qualifying for the Idaho State Junior High Rodeo. When Shelby grows up and graduates from high school, she wants to go on and continue to help her community by going into either Family Law or Medical Research fields. 3) Paige Eliason Paige is excited to compete in the

Oneida County Queen contest for the 7th year in a row. She loves helping represent the Oneida County Rodeo in everything from the 4th of July parade to the county fair. Paige lives on her family ranch in Holbrook, Idaho, where she enjoys chasing cows, riding her dirt bike, and following her dad around and doing whatever he is doing. Paige loves sports and competes nearly year round in cross country, basketball, volleyball, and track. Her love for running has inspired her to sign up for the Malad 4th of July Fun Run coming up next week. Attending middle school, she is an excellent student in every aspect. This year her math grade sat at 104% for most of the year! She is looking forward to being in her 8th grade year this fall. Paige has an artistic side as well, currently bedazzling everything she can and creating new nail designs. She enjoys creating in the kitchen, but even more so in her grandma’s cook trailers – the Hungry Heifer and the Frozen Cow. She knows she is living a beautiful life and is especially grateful for her supportive parents that help her to play so many sports, her awesome friends that make her laugh, and even her stinky brothers that she goes dirt biking with. She is most thankful for Jesus Christ – it is because of Him that she has been so blessed. 4) McCall Clark McCall is a 13 year old cowgirl with a big heart, a love for trying new things, and a passion for horses! When she’s not at school, you’ll usually find her at the arena rising or in the dance studio working on her new routines. Horses have been a big impact on her life, teaching her responsibility, confidence, and perseverance. Dancing allows her to express herself, stay active, and have fun while building lifelong friendships. She also shows lambs and has a breeding ewe project this year. She is proud to represent the values of the western way of life – hard work, sportsmanship, integrity, and dedication. She is excited for the opportunity to serve as a rodeo queen contestant! Senior Queen 1) Sunni Barnes Sunni is a fun, hardworking and outgoing girl who loves being involved in the western way of life. She enjoys hunting, fishing, rodeo, horses, camping, wrestling, FFA, and spending time with her friends. Growing up around these activities has taught her the im-

Swimming Lessons at LaGrande Lessons are back in session for the LeGrande Aqua Plunge, Malad’s favorite summer pool. Offering lessons for children three and older in a variety of levels, the pool was filled with new swimmers, experienced teens, and pro teachers that have returned to provide instruction, inspiration, and infectious fun. The opening session began June 8, running Monday through Thursday, with the final day June 18. 45 minute lessons were available at 9 AM, 10 AM, and 11 AM. Throughout the mornings, nearly 100 swim students splashed in the pool to learn lifesaving skills to help them become strong swimmers and confident in and around the water. Each session of lessons can be taxing and tiring for the teachers and aides of the pool, but the knowledge and skills they pass on always make the moments worth it. Session one swimmers were: Level 1 Wyatt Kidder, Gentrie Gricus, Carter Allen, River Hansen, Ronin Larsen, Ivy Ward, Kaleb Nielsen, Kinsley OyC Y

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ler, Golden Skinner, Madison Jones, Tabitha Young, Monte Potter, Sam Ward, Petra Gardner, William Willock, Finley Jensen, Max Baer, Jane Eliason, Lakelyn McClellan, Jax Eliason, Tatum Brown, Koda Crowther, Lydia, Kennady Bateman, Bailer Sweeten, Whitley Smith, Heston Sweeten, Zed, Scarlett Hornecker

Carter, Charlotte Carter, Quinn Larsen, Gracie Cutler, Olivia, Jeb, Rein, Marlo Baer, Emerson Wise, Charlotte Barnes-Allen, Danny Ward, Maggie Barnes-Allen, Hesten Fillingim, Gatlin Steed, Kimber Sweeten, Mitchel Hornecker, Trinity Hodgkins, Veva Reel, Colton Bateman, Rowan Braun, Kyver Smith, Micha Crowther

Level 2 Blaze Eliason, Conner Winward, MacCray Petro, Porter Gricius, Harold Young, Savannah Larsen, Colette

Level 3 Kalista Winward, Britany Baker, Victoria Young, Rhett Coleman, Deegan Scott, Oliver Young, Lucas

portance of hard work, responsibility, and dedication. She is proud of her agricultural roots and loves being part of the rodeo community. As a Senior Rodeo Queen contestant, Sunni hopes to represent the sport she loves while encouraging others to get involved and follow their passions. 2) Paislee Dawn Davis Paislee is the daughter of Ginger and Tracey Davis, and is a hard working and dedicated young lady who loves animals and spending time in the show ring. She uses her talents and determination to compete with both steers and horses, showing responsibility, patience, and strong sportsmanship. She is known for her caring personality and strong work ethic. Paislee spends hours caring for her animal and improving her skills. Her passion for agriculture and love for animals make her a great example of commitment and perseverance. She would be honored to represent Oneida County as Senior Queen in the greatest sport on dirt. 3) Kya Mae Dickmann Kya is a 16 year old from Pleasant View, Utah, whose heart has always belonged to horses and the western way of life. Whether she’s barrel racing, pole bending, attending team ropings, or spending time riding different horses, Kya is happiest when she’s in the saddle. The lessons she’s learned through horses – hard work, patience, resilience, and responsibility – have helped shape the person she is today. Before dedicating most of her time to the horse world, Kya spent years dancing, tumbling, and cheering. Those experiences taught her the value of teamwork, determination, and the importance of girls supporting and encouraging one another. She carries those lessons with her every day, both in and out of the arena. When she’s not riding, she loves spending time with her family and friends, making memories with her sister, embarking on new hobbies, and trying out the latest trends. She enjoys meeting new people, learning new things, and embracing every opportunity that comes her way. As a Junior at Weber High School, Kya works hard to prepare for her future and hopes to pursue a degree in equine science after graduation. She is proud to represent the western values of kindness, sportsmanship, leadership, and a genuine love for the rodeo community.

Deschamps, Will Deschamps, Tanzi Eliason, Kolt Eliason, Kate Hubbard, Courtney Price, Miles Sperry, Fenn Sweeten, Helena Kronvall, Nick Waldron, Remi Sweeten, Kiya Crowther, Clair Hornecker, Caleb Smith Level 4 Sophie Gricius, Cody Bricius, Emmett McClellan, Ridge Wise, Brooke Hubbard, Gannon Steed, Reggie Fesler, Colson Price, Victoria Anderson, Iylla Crowther, Abbigail Smith, Mariah Kronvall, Brinklee, Kollyns Beutler, Haizen Winn, Navy Beutler, Tristan Hodgkins, Zayne Toraya Levels 5 & 6 Eva Coleman, Jack Coleman, Alyssa Cutler, Kellan McHargue, Daxon McHargue, Zach Palmer, Camila Anderson, Dax Nimer, Payton Price Teachers & Aides: Somerli, Bentley, Addy, Maverick, Kassidy, Kami, Jaxton, Sunni, Mikell, Evan, Lacie, Noah, Heather, Kenadee, Ali, Hadlee, and Skyli. C Y

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