The Idaho Enterprise | July 4, 2024

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Russ Wilson selected as Honored Veteran for the 4th of July Parade

Russ Wilson found out that he was to be named the Honored Veteran for the 4th of July Parade at the last meeting of the Legion, when he was nominated by the leadership. “They said, ‘I’m nominating Russ Wilson for the Honored Veteran and I’m not hearing anything else,’” Wilson laughs, before adding “I’m going to get even with them.”

Wilson has been and continues to be an active presence with the American Legion, both as an officer as well as the manager of the bar alongside his wife Chey. Over the last twenty years, he has also been an active participant in the parade on behalf of the Legion. “Oh yeah—I’m always there. Last year was the first year I was too old to march—my knees are giving out. That last climb up the hill back to the school…” he laughs.

Russ was born in the fall of 1946, right at the leading edge of the much-maligned Baby Boomer generation, as he explains it. He was raised in Ogden, Utah and graduated high school in 1965. After high school he attended Utah State University for two years. He makes the interesting and wistful observation that tuition at that time was about 85 dollars per quarter. In 1967 he married his first wife and joined the Navy.

Russ and his first wife were later divorced after having two children. A boy, Evan, and a girl, Heather. Russ joined the Navy under the Navy Nuclear Power program and was sent to two years of training all around the country, culminating at the Navy Reactor training center at the site west of Idaho Falls. After qualification as a Mechanical Operator and Engineering Lab Technician he was retained as a staff instructor at the site for two more years.

After prototype training he was sent to Submarine School in Groton, Connecticut. And then on to serve aboard USS Seawolf SSN 575 at Mare Island Naval Shipyard located at Vallejo, California.

After discharge from the Navy, Russ moved back to Ogden and took a job as a Building maintenance man for Weber County, Utah. It was at this time that he met Chey. (Someone known to a lot of you, Russ adds.) They were later married in June of 1975 and just celebrated their 49th wedding anniversary.

Soon after they were married Russ was contacted by some friends at the Navy Reserve Center in Ogden and asked if he would consider joining the Reserves and going back on active duty as a Recruiter. It was an opportunity, so he did. Russ and Chey had a son, Dustin, who also lives in Malad.

He stayed on recruiting duty for several years and recruited both for the Reserves and the Regular Navy.

In 1982 Russ got out of the Navy and took a job as a contract operator helping the startup of Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station in the desert west of Phoenix, Arizona. In 1984 he was offered a job as an in-house operator and went to work for Arizona Public Service Company. He worked his way up and earned his Reactor Operator license from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. He held this license for 17 years before

retiring in 2004.

After retirement they built their home in Pleasant View and moved here. They are happy to live here in this valley and have never regretted coming here. Russ has been a member of the American Legion for over 50 years and holds the office of Adjutant with Post 65 here in Malad. Russ appreciates being honored for his service even though he considers it unremarkable.

“We love it here,” Wilson says. “Absolutely have no regrets moving here. We thought a lot about it before I retired, about where we wanted to go. We grew up in Ogden, both of us,” Wilson explains, including his wife Chey. “And we came through this area a lot. And later on we’d come through on our way to Yellowstone and places like that. When I knew I was going to retire, both of our parents were still alive, and we wanted to be somewhere close enough that we could run down to help them when they needed.”

“We lived in the country down in Arizona—we had two acres that we lived on, and we couldn’t see moving back into a city anywhere, so we moved out to a six acre place in Pleasantview. We love it out there. She wouldn’t even let me plant any trees, so we could still see the mountains,” Wilson says, talking about the area. More or less as soon as he moved in, he became active in the Legion, where he continues to be a fixture.

“I’m an officer, and now that we’ve got this little bar started back up last summer, Chey and I kind of run it. So, every weekend we’re involved with that. And as an officer in the post, I get involved in a lot of aspects of charity events, and so on. I do all the finances for the post, so it’s a lot of responsibility,” Wilson says.

“People maybe don’t realize some of the things we are involved in, and we’re always trying to get more and more involved with the community. For instance, we

A Wonderful Welsh Weekend

As happens at the end of almost every June (Festival organizer Jean Thomas is clear to clarify that COVID caused some disruptions in the continuity of the event), the Malad Valley Welsh Festival brought a large number of people to town to celebrate or learn about the Welsh history of the area, and the culture of Wales in general.

Over the course of the three day festival, many exciting things were on offer, including music, food, arts and crafts, history, and of course, poetry. A new Bard for 2024 was chaired at the commencement of Saturday’s events, moving last year’s bard Blaine Scott into the esteemed emerita company of Jan Crowther, Dotty Evanson, Cory Webster, and Lamonte John. By the end of the afternoon’s events, Candice Lemmon of Bountiful joined the previous bards on stage and was officially recognized as this year’s poet for her poem

Supreme Court rules Presidents have broad immunity

It will take a while before the implications of the ruling are clear, either for the ongoing criminal trials involving former president Donald Trump or the current administration of president Joe Biden, but the Supreme Court’s ruling that “core” presidential activities are covered by immunity was a landmark decision in many ways. The lower courts will be sorting out the implications of what powers and actions fall into the routine and core categories as the process moves forward. The decision by the majority also makes clear that official acts, when they are deemed to be so by the courts, cannot be considered as evidence for the purposes of criminal trials, which will undoubtedly create a lot of chaos in the current trials as the election comes closer. The vote was 6-3, along conservative/liberal lines.

Redbox files for bankruptcy

The parent company of Redbox has filed for bankruptcy after enduring months of financial struggle. Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment (CSSE) revealed in a filing that it has nearly $1 billion in debt and owes millions of dollars to several entertainment companies including the BBC and Sony Pictures, plus to retailers ranging from Walmart to Walgreens.

Filings show that the company took on about $325 million in debt following its purchase of Redbox in 2022 from private equity giant Apollo Global Management. The plan was to make it into an entertainment conglomerate, combining the DVD rental business with its free streaming services. It was reported that Redbox hadn’t paid employees for a week, and medical benefits have been suspended.

ID, UT, and WY opt out of lunch program

A new, permanent summer grocery program will help nearly 21 million kids across 37 states get enough to eat this year while school’s out, the Idaho Capital Sun reports. 13 states with Republican governors have opted out of the federal program, citing their opposition to what they deride as welfare and their unwillingness to cover administrative costs. Under the new $2.5 billion program created by Congress, eligible low-income households will receive a total of $120 per child over the three summer months when school-based free and reduced-price lunch programs aren’t available. Families making up to 185% of the federal poverty level, or $57,720 for a family of four, are eligible. Funds have already been distributed to families in many states. The money will be available on an electronic benefits transfer, or EBT, card. The states that chose not to participate in Summer EBT — Alabama, Alaska, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Iowa, Mississippi, Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas, Utah and Wyoming — could decide to opt in next year.

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Russ Wilson was named this year’s Honored Veteran for the Independence Day parade.

The Bards from previous years all presented their takes on this year’s theme-Dragons--during the Festival’s first ever Bard Circle. Blaine Scott, Lamonte John, Cory Webster, Jan Crowther, and Dotty Evanson.

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“Still They Fly”.

Although the chairing of the bard was the highlight event of the festival, modeled on the Welsh eisteddfod, it was by no means the only thing that went on during the weekend. From presentations on Welsh topics, to Welsh language classes, historical tours, Welsh games, authentic Welsh food, and a great deal of music of all types, the weekend was as busy as it was enjoyable.

Kids art and poetry

One of the most fun parts of the Welsh Festival for many local parents and students is the chance for young people to participate and compete in art and poetry competitions. Over the course of the spring in the local school district, students of every grade level take on the theme for the year and come up with poems that they submit to the festival judges. A committee narrows the entries down to a more reasonable number of semi-finalists, and they bravely make their way to the front of a crowded chapel to recite their poem from the podium. For many people, adults and kids alike, the very idea of that kind of spotlight public speaking fills them with dread. Despite some nerves, all of the students present to recite their poems did an excellent job, with some really throwing themselves into the drama of the scene, and others opting for a more stately approach.

As the poems were recited, they were judged by a panel of former English teachers and writers. As the poems had already been narrowed down for fitting the theme, technical merit, musicality, and so on, the recitation was the main component of the in-person competition. Every student who girded up to attend the session in person and put themselves out in front of the public to be heard deserves a large amount of recognition and applause. Many of the students had their work memorized, and were able to deliver it dramatically. Some provided voices and other acting elements. All in all, it was a splendid display of talent, and very much in the Welsh tradition. By grade, the winners were:

Kindergarten: 1st Rylan Price, 2nd Kortney Price, 3rd David Arthur

First Grade: 1st Raelynn Patterson, 2nd Maylee Hanks, 3rd Tate Curtis

Second Grade: 1st Brianna Williams, 2nd Maliah Hansen, 3rd Azlin Jeffs

Third Grade: 1st Kyler Price

Fourth Grade: 1st Alyssa Cutler,

2nd Whittney Roe, 3rd Frank

Fesler

Fifth Grade: 1st Cassidy Schrenk, 2nd Thatcher Sweeten, 3rd Lineni Lavaka

Middle School: 1st Seth Hucakaby, 2nd KaDee Kim Daniels, 3rd Ellie

Angell

High School: 1st Miriam Teeples, 2nd Carter Smith, 3rd Abigail Cox

During the Festival, winning artwork selected by the committee members was displayed in the basement of the church building. Dragons being the theme for the year, it was a popular year for productions of many types and styles.

In addition to demonstrating their talent in the realm of poetry and art, Friday also featured a youth musical concert, which included a lot of impressive musicianship.

Youth Music

A fantastic performance took place Friday afternoon, with a large number of talented performers hitting the stage. The concert, which lasted around and hour, included piano selections from Jack Coleman, Eva Coleman, Lafe Huckaby, Seth Huckaby, Daisy Huckaby, Jens Huckaby, Curtis Huckaby, Garren Huckaby, and Christine and Paisley Smith.

Other instruments were also involved, as a number of different and entertaining pieces were presented. Danielle Pettis’ violin and Addler Garrett’s bass clarinet, along with a duet from Karly and Kamryn Bennett on the cello and string bass represented strings well for the afternoon, and in the brassiest of brass moves, Tanner and Ted Bennett brought a very entertaining euphonium and tuba arrangement of the “The Caissons Go Rolling Along” to the plate.

Vocal performances were given by Joe Willie, Abbie Cox (who presented an original composition and accompanied herself on the ukulele), Kolton Cox, and a lovely duet from Liam Atkinson and Karmyn Charles.

Whenever poetry is involved in a discussion of Welsh culture and heritage, some mention of music is never far behind. The two interwoven strains of artistry help create that uniquely Welsh fabric that the Festival celebrates, and these young performers represent laudable exempla of the bard’s love of song. Concerts

A steady lineup of bands performing a mix of traditional Celtic, more modern, and folk music entertained visitors to the open areas in the City Park. The Boy Scouts put up a series of shade awnings to keep the afternoon cool for

continued from page 1 sponsor the Legion baseball team. We support the Car Show, all of the military funerals for any veterans who is buried here and requests it. We recently joined the Chamber of Commerce so we’re involved in community events through them. We support the cornhole league that is run out of the post by Doug Williams. Lots of things pop up and people ask—and if we can do it, we do it.”

There are many services that the Legion provides that people may not always consider. “We get asked to do things like train the scouts on flag etiquette. Last year we did that flag retirement ceremony,” Wilson says. When flags are deemed to be too unpresentable to continue to fly, they are given an honorary send off and military honors. The Legion retired a number of flags last year with the Boy Scouts on hand.

“One of the things I am happiest about is getting American Legion baseball going again in Malad after being gone for about 25 years when we finally got it going.”

“It’s good to let people know that we’re here, and not just some good old boys club. I think that was the reputation in the past, but we’re here to be a part of the community.”

“I do appreciate the fact that they’re honoring me for my service, but lucky for me I never got shot at. I was proud to serve.”

those who stopped to listen.

Inside, Friday’s musical concert featured the Celtic song stylings of “Bards and Nobles,” as well as pieces from the Malad Valley Welsh Mens Chorus, a harp duet by Jill Weaver and Justine Turcotte, and guitar and banjo music from Lee Ivie.

Saturday, audiences were treated to a piano ensemble concert, featuring piano pieces played by two or even four at once. “Razzamatazz” was played by Jess Garrett and Jean Thomas, “Summer Samba” by Helen Ward and Maggie Lund, “Eine Kleine Nachtmusik” Lucie Washburn and Jean Thomas, “Celebration” Patsy Bybee and Trudy Ward, a Joplin Medley by Jan Myers, Lucie Washburn, Maggie Lund, and Helen Ward, “Rush Hour in Hong Kong” by Yvette Zobell and Sheila Green, “Theme from Inspector Gadget” by Maggie Lund and Ruby Lewis,

“Bohemian Rhapsody” by Christine and Paisley Smith, and the traditional closer, “Stars and Stripes Forever” featuring Jan Myers, Helen Ward, Lucie Washburn, and Jean Thomas.

If you have never heard an ensemble concert with a full troop of pianos, it is hard to describe how rich and affecting pieces performed that way can be.

Presentations

During both Friday and Saturday morning sessions, visitors to the Welsh Festival were treated to a set of presentations from local Welsh Festival Committee members.

To open the event, Lucille Washburn presented an overview of the theme itself, with a rundown of the dragon in general as a mythic and folkloric archetype, as well as specifically a Welsh icon.

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Wilson served on the SS Seawolf.

The man himself, during his years of service in the Navy.

One of Wilson’s proudest accomplishments in Malad is helping to bring back Legion baseball for kids like his grandson.

The Welsh Festival featured a number of displays about Wales and Welsh descendants in the Malad valley.

Live music was performed at the pavilion in the city park which was made more comfortable by the addition of shade awnings.

The weather was perfect for the dunk tank in the kids games section of the city park.

Come celebrate “Independence Day, the Malad Way!”

WEDNESDAY NIGHT, JULY 3:

5:00 p.m. – Lineup for Kid’s parade on 100 North by the Malad Drive-in. All youngsters welcome. Decorate your bikes, tricycles, wagons, small cars – whatever you have! (Vickie Ingram and Samantha Willson)

5:30 p.m. – Kid’s Parade begins through North Main business district turn west on Bannock Street to Four Points, then turn south and end at the library.

6:00 to 6:45 p.m. - Enjoy the music of Rush’n Joe (Sponsored by Malad City)

6:45 p.m. – Flag ceremony and announcement of Volunteer of the Year

7:00 p.m. Malad’s Got Talent preliminaries – Open to all talents. Come and show us what you’ve got!

(Sponsored by Malad City) Must register with Candy Broadus 208-406-4232 or Trissa Nesbitt 208-705-8032 by Friday, June 30

12 & under – 1st $100, 2nd $75, 3rd $50; 13 – 18 – 1st $100, 2nd $75, 3rd $50; Adults - 1st $300, 2nd $200, 3rd $100

THURSDAY, JULY 4

6:00 a.m. – Cannonade, Malad Fire Department

6:00 a.m. - Fun Run sponsored by Malad’s Distinguished Young Woman Allen Drug Parking lot (Laura DeJong); all races check in at 6:00 a.m.; all races begin at 6:30 a.m.

6:30 to 9:00 a.m. – Oneida Search & Rescue pancake breakfast at Malad City Park

8:45 a.m. – Parade - (Hailee Hanks) – floats lineup on 300 West PLEASE, do not have water features that squirt into the crowd!

9:30 a.m. - Dignitaries/Legion lineup on 200 West

10:00 a.m. – Parade Starts at 400 N. 200 W., follows traditional route. Stops at the Veterans Memorial on Main Street for National Anthem and Taps, Follows Bannock Street to 300 West, then North to 400 N. 300 W. 12:00 Noon – Western stage play at Malad City Park (Malad Theater Guild)

12:00 – 6:00 p.m. – Hatchet Throwing, free activity (Idaho Enterprise)

1:00 p.m. – Kid’s Races (Malad City)

1:00 to 5:00 p.m. - Dunk Tank and Slip ‘n Slide hockey (Jr. Wrestling) Army Truck Rides around Town (Nimer’s Repair)

1:30 p.m. – Tug of War (Malad Elementary PTO)

2:00 p.m. – Malad Theater Guild melodrama “The Great Ice Cream Scheme or Robin Baskins to the Rescue!”

2:00 p.m. til balloons last – Water Balloon fight Malad City Park (Bamma Wammas and Swa les & Cream)

3:30 p.m. – Softball Game (Malad Drive In)

6:00 p.m. – Malad’s Got Talent Finals

7:30 p.m. – Band – “Code Blue Revival” (Malad City and the Malad Area Chamber of Commerce)

10:00 p.m. – Fireworks at Fairgrounds (Malad City Fire Department, Oneida County and Malad City)

Music, food and vendors will be set up all afternoon at Malad City Park

FRIDAY, JULY 5

7:00 p.m. - Malad Theater Guild melodrama

“The Great Ice Cream Scheme or Robin Baskins to the Rescue!”

8:30 p.m. – Street Dance in front of Malad City Hall with Rough Stock (sponsored by Malad City) and Watermelon Bust (sponsored by Thomas Market)

**all times approximate

Malad City

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• To avoid further restrictions, do not water every day.

• This applies to both Deep Creek and City Culinary Water.

• The only exception to the hours will be given to owners who have sprinkling systems with timers.

• No open hoses are allowed on the Deep Creek System. Fines will be given in accordance to Malad City Ordinance No. 443.

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Luke Waldron, director of the Malad Valley Heritage Square in Samaria, spoke to a brunch audience about Welsh food traditions and some of the items that were being presented at this year’s “Taste of Wales” booth in the park. In addition to the leek soup that it often associated with the Welsh (Leeks being one of the national symbols of the country), Waldron introduced the audience to a variety of Welsh foodstuffs, both sweet and savory.

2023 Bard Blaine Scott and his wife Tara spoke on their trip to Wales, pointing to some of the highlights of the tour, and some of the friends and family they had met along the way. Fiction Contest

The fiction contest component of the Festival is relatively new, with this year’s winner Ben Simmons being officially named the new fiction winner by Mike Brignone, who won last year’s competition. Brignone himself was

only the third such in the Festival’s history, with Bob Crowther being the first to be so named.

Over the three years, the number of submissions to the fiction contest has increased substantially to the point where now reading through the full stack of submissions is more than a casual undertaking. Many of the submissions fall into the historical fiction genre, with dramatized retellings of family and local history events.

Others take more whimsical and fantastic approaches, with in this case a conversation between dragons, a recounting of historical events in Welsh history, and events in the life of a local teacher among the entries for this year. Of all the submissions, the winning story involved action and adventure at a cave and mysterious Welsh protector.

Simmons kept the audience on the edge of its seat as he laid forth his tale of treasure and treachery. Simmons will in turn name next year’s fiction winner. Unlike poetry submissions,

fiction submissions are not tied to any particular theme, though Welsh content and Western content is the state of play generally.

Chairing of the Bard

The Bard of the Welsh Festival is the reigning artistic voice of the festival for the year of their tenure, except in the case of Cory Webster who held the title for multiple years as a result of COVID restrictions. It is the responsibility of the bard to preside over the poetry events, and to officially invest the newly named bard with their authority upon their naming by the committee.

The process by which a poet becomes bard begins with submitting a poem addressing the theme for the year’s Welsh Festival, in this case: Dragons. The theme is selected by the former bards, who are not eligible for submitting their material again for two years.

This year, as part of the Festival events the bards presented what they called a “Bard’s Circle,” where all of the former title holders recited their

Welsh Festival Poems of Note

WALES – LAND OF KINDNESS by

Blaine Scott

– Bard 2023

In the rolling green hills that seemed to not end Were families: Jones, Davies, Roderick, and Reese. These were among the best you will ever befriend, Along with Williams, Hodge, Price, Morse, and Preece.

These were some of my ancestors coming from Wales,

A country on the Celtic Sea.

I’m learning their stories and capturing the details From the Great Orme Mines to Swansea.

They worked in the coal mines to earn their keep; They started to work when they were still young. The mines where they worked were cold and deep. The coal dust would seep into their lungs. They were known as colliers; in the mines they

Still They Fly

Candice Lemmon (Dancing Daffodil) Bard 2024

Some say dragons have ceased to soar

That they’re caged in the pages of legends penned by men long dead

Beasts reduced to ghosts

haunting the whispered tales told by the bedsides of the wide-eyed

From father to son

Draig to dragon

Our warrior’s force

Friends not fiends

Flaming red

Swishing through the breeze

Above fields of sprawling green

But when the battle ends

So too, the whispers cease

Ferocious forms fade into the gloom

Raging roars retreat to restless echoes

Wide eyes close

That’s when some suppose

These mighty monsters leave the sky

Banished back through the cracks

The stories split in time

would go. Their wages were meager at best.

When they would get hurt or their lamp oil was low, They would finally get to go home and rest.

I enjoy the food that my ancestors would eat: Leeks, bara, Welsh cakes, and sausage.

The stew was lamb cawl, which was made with lamb meat

Because with sheep there was never a shortage. No matter the work or the shortage of food

There was always a smile on their face

As they sang the songs that helped them feel good, To a Welshman hard work was not a disgrace.

The land of my fathers is loaded with castles, And the symbol of Wales is a dragon.

I often wonder with all the hassles

Why they would trade all they had for a wagon.

That’s what some believe

But I say

Still they fly

When the light dies

They stalk the starry hunting grounds on high

Shimmering scales

Flashing fangs

Darting, dancing into dawn

It’s then their sharpened claws

Slash back the blackened skies

Their fiery breath

Igniting the horizon line

And in the day these gentle giants guard our land

Looming over lakes

Pressed into the earth by fearsome footfalls

Burly bodies border speckled fields

Flecked with mounds of gold

Thorny wing-tips forming jagged peaks

Flaring nostrils puffing clouds of smoke

Some say dragons are smoke themselves

Distant whisps of times gone by

Lost to legend

Wing beats silenced

But I say

Still they fly

own poems in accordance with the theme. They each also spoke on what brought them to writing and art in the first place. As the chairing drew closer, an unexpected occurrence raised the dramatic stakes for the afternoon, as Blodwyn Jones was revealed to be none other than Knight of the Festival Bob Washburn! Despite the fact that his wife was one of the poetry judges, Washburn’s ruse (which even included a second pseudonym for his fake “real” name) even fooled her and the reveal of his identity was truly in the spirit of the Welsh eisteddfod. Washburn was ultimately named the Patsy Price Scott poet for 2024, with his poem “Dragon Lore.”

Details on many of the Festival’s other activities and participants, such as the RACOON club, the Quilt Guild, Heritage Square and others will be included in later editions of the paper. The winning poems are reprinted in this issue.

They suffered a lot on the trail coming West;

Some even contracted malaria.

But their trail would end in one of the best

In a community known as Samaria.

My mom taught me to search out my history

And to share the things that I find.

She didn’t want the past to remain a mystery,

So I’m trying to do what I was assigned.

I’m grateful for the examples set by my ancestors, They would share whatever you need.

To them we were all considered Brothers and Sisters.

Wales was a land of kindness indeed!

Dragon Lore

Bob Washburn (Blodwyn Jones)

Patsy Price Scott Poetry Contest Winner 2024

Beyond the boundary barrier blazing

Fearful friends in foul frenzied fight

Find their foe with fuming fire flying

Passionately protecting plundered prizes

Hordes of richest gold and silver

Cups and coins, chests of gems

Weapons won from weaker warriors

Daring damsel in dreadful distress

Ignoring images of infinite inferno

Seeking to save his sovereign’s heir.

Swords and spears splitting scales

Defeat deadly dragon or dinner be

Ageless dragon, agile, and angry

In raging rants refusing to relinquish.

Combat continues till he’s conquered

Wear worthy warrior won

Lasting legends lavish laurels

Trophy teeth and shattered scales

Glorious ballads, songs and poems

History heralds hero’s tales

Cannot calm my constant craving

For his arms to round me fold

Passing time cloaks and covers

Shields me from the memories old

The Quilt Show was held in the co-op building downtown during the weekend of the Welsh Festival.

Abbie Cox performed an original song and accompanied herself on the ukulele.

Candice Lemmon was named the 2024 Bard of the Welsh Festival. Her winning poem is included below.

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ONEIDA COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

Melissa Castagno, Draper, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50

Emily Marie Corbett, Malad, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50

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Griffin Parker Gura, Santa Barbara, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50

Fiona Jane Johnson, Tooele, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50

MALAD CITY

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Ethan Wells Brady, Belair, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50

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Timothy Blake Lish, Chubbuck, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50

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Curlew Senior Citizens’ Menu

Every meal served with Juice/ Milk/Coffee

July 9 - Hamburger Casserole, Green Beans, Fruit Cocktail, WG Roll, Dessert

July 11 - Potato Bar, Ham/Bacon, Pears, Roll, Dessert

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Ty Samuel Beardall, Preston, driving under the influence, $750.00, costs $242.50, 30 days jail, 15 days credit time served, 90 days drivers license suspended, 18 months probation –Agency: MCPD

Crag V Bloxham, Malad, violation of protection order, $142.50, costs $232.50, 30 days jail, 30 days suspended, 6 months probation – Agency: OCSO

Ellyn Fisher, Rexburg, fish without license (not salmon steelhead, sturgeon or bull trout), $26.00, costs $200.00, 3 months probation – Agency: IDF&G

Jerry Lynn Goddard, operating a vehicle without a trip permit (single vehicle), $122.50, costs $157.50 – Agency: IPOE

Joseph Earl Henry, Malad, driving without privileges, $152.50, costs $172.50 – Agency: ISP

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Malad Senior Citizens’ Menu

Every meal served with Juice/ Milk/Coffee

July 5 - Chicken Salad Sandwiches, Carrot and Raisin Salad, Fresh Fruit, Dessert

July 10 - Birthday Dinner, Pork Chops, Stuffing, Green Beans, Dessert

Grandparents Only

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By Gramma Dot

We have a jewel, right smack dab in the middle of town. It’s the LeGrande Aqua Plunge. I remember Herman Miller, the local jeweler, who had a shop right across the street and how he spent every spare minute literally smoothing cement and building the pool along with his fellow Lions. He had jewelry in his shop, but the real gem was across the street. And the gem continues to shine!

People come from all over for their kids to take swimming lessons at the Aqua Plunge under the direction of Kami and Heather (and in the past Carol and Cinniman). Those girls have built a culture of service, education and fun all in one spot. That was brought home to me when Hadley and Elle walked through the door after their last swimming lesson this year.

“Well, how did it go?” I asked.

“Fine,” was the canned reply. I wanted a little more than ‘fine.’

“Did you pass?” That was getting to the point.

“Grandma, I thought I wouldn’t pass because the butterfly is hard, but it was my back stroke and side stroke I’ve got to work on. I thought I was pretty good at the back stroke, but I was wrong. But, don’t worry, I can still swim.” And the whole time, she (Elle) is just rattling this off like ‘oh, well, I’ll get it next year.’ And I’m pretty sure she will. Somehow, the staff at the Aqua Plunge has instilled in Elle Evanson the truth that when we don’t get it, we keep working and we’re still good swimmers. That is a gift we should all be grateful for.

The girls love that pool. It is a great place for them to be outside with friends and family. It’s convenient. It’s fun, and it helps make The Good Life good on hot summer days.

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ON THIS DAY

1776 According to popular legend the Liberty Bell rings for the Second Continental Congress

1776 U.S. Congress proclaims the Declaration of Independence and independence from Great Britain

1796 First Independence Day celebration is held

1831 “America (My Country ‘Tis of Thee)’, with lyric by Samuel Francis Smith, has first public performance at Park Street Church in Boston

1863 Boise, Idaho, founded (now capital of Idaho)

1876 First public exhibition of electric light in San Francisco

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1884 Statue of Liberty presented to U.S. in Paris

1895 Katherine Lee Bates publishes “America the Beautiful”

1960 America’s new 50-star flag honoring Hawaiian statehood unfurled

1996 Hotmail, a free internet E-mail service begins

2009 The Statue of Liberty’s crown reopens to the public after 8 years, due to security reasons following the World Trade Center attacks

2019 U.S. publication Mad Magazine announces it will stop publishing new material after 67 years

BRAIN TEASERS

LOOKING BACK

5 YEARS AGO (2019)

The Oneida County Farm Bureau board has chosen the Thomas and Aysha Maddox family as the 2019 Farm Family.

Thomas and Aysha have known each other their whole lives because their parents were friends. In fact, they have photos together in the bathtub at around three years of age and often joke that it was an “arranged marriage”!

Everyone love a melodrama, and this melodrama, “The Treasure of Shiver River” or “IT’s Hard to Drive Cattle When Their Horns are Frozen”, by Flip Cobler and Cindy Marcus, is a laugh out loud, funny, old-fashioned boo ‘em and woo ‘em!

Those performing in the melodrama was Ann Bingham, Nate Bingham, Rebekah Smith, Anita Jeppsen, Brian Jeppsen, Elizabeth Kent, Melissa McMillan, Ty McMillan, Jeff Richins, Don Daniels, Brenda Daniels and Shauna Spencer.

Members of the Association of Idaho Cities (AIC) elected Malad City Council President Tom Jenkins as First vice President for 2019-2020. Jenkins was elected and took the oath of office on June 20 during the 72nd AIC Annual Conference in Boise where over 400 delegates representing cities from around the state were in attendance.

“Hootnanny Acres” owned by Dale and Betty Roderick and “Just Kidding Around” owned by John and Kristi Christophersen of Malad both took top prizes at the Rocky Mountain Mini Silky Goat Show held on June 20 and 22 in Malad.

10 YEARS AGO (2014)

The Malad Valley Welsh Festival celebrated Malad’s historical background once again, and as this is a special year for the Malad Valley, the Malad Valley Sesquicentennial was also commemorated during the twoday event.

Paige Robbins, daughter of Rex and Sarah Robbins, and Mikell Daniels, daughter of Cory and Jill Daniels, represented the local American Legion Auxiliary at the annual Idaho Girls’ State held in Boise June 15-21.

Members of the Association of Idaho Cities (AIC) elected Councilmember Tom Jenkins of Malad as their new District 5 Director for 20142015. Jenkins was elected and took the oath of office on June 20 during the 67th AIC Annual Conference in Boise.

The Malad 14U Softball team fought their way to a second place finish in the Rigby Softball Tournament. Playing for Malad in this tournament were Rachel Green, Kori Peterson, Shelby Riding, Makenzie Higley, Makyla Madsen, Kassidy Willie, Varcy Neal, Brooklyn Green, Jaicee McClellan, Abby Goddard, Britlynn Hubbard, and Raychel Willie They are coached by Teresa Daniels and Jerry Goddard.

15 YEARS AGO (2009)

This year the Oneida County Farm Bureau recognizes Bonna Anderson as the 2009 Woman of the year and the John Wittman Family as the Farm Family for Oneida County.

On July 3 the David and Sharon Harris family is celebrating 140 years on the farm in Woodruff, Idaho.

Trisha (Williams) Beutler graduated from Idaho State University with her Doctorate of Pharmacy degree, and Tara Marie Williams graduated from the University of Utah with a master’s degree in Education with an emphasis in Reading and Literacy. They are the daughters of Mike and Tami Williams.

Malad High School football team was well represented at the All-State Football game, held in Pocatello. Braiden Jones and Dylan Murphy competed for Team Idaho in the 1A – 3A game.

25 YEARS AGO (1999)

Dezi Price, of Malad, will reign over the 1999 Oneida County Cowboy Classic Rodeo. Named as her attendants were Danielle Lynn Atencio, of Portage, and Jenny Wood, of Honeyville.

Kimberly Lynn Atencio, of Portage was named 1999 Junior Rodeo Queen. Named as her attendants were Tara Hooley, of Fielding, as 1st attendant and Shancy Price, of Malad, as 2nd attendant.

A special ceremony was held in

front of the American Legion Building, where Alta Moon and Cleland Jones gave the Ernest W. Jones American Legion Post #65 the U.S. Flag that draped the coffin of the Post’s namesake.

Alta said that when her mother and father died, they asked her and her brothers, Cleland, Leland and Avon, to take care of the Flag. Their father was a brother to Ernest W. Jones. From now on the Flag will be displayed in the American Legion Building.

Trudy Ward is named the 1999 Farm Woman of the Year and the Paul Tubbs Family is named 1999 Farm Family of the year.

35 YEARS AGO (1989)

Salute to the Dairy Industry included the following: Spencer Atkinson, Mark Peterson, George Palmer, Welton Ward, Brent Howard, David Nielsen, Parley Davis, Dave Mills, Dennis Roe, Ross Anderson, Lyle Steed, and brothers Bill and Mike Asay.

Installed as new officers of the Malad Lions club are: Thayne Barker, president; Welton Ward, 1st vice president; Edgar Thorpe 2nd vice president; Veryl Henrie, secretary; Hubert Gleed, treasurer; Thomas Parry, Lion Tamer; Gordon Griffith, Tail Twister; and Jerry Esplin, Wesley Crowther, Myron Jones Jr. and Jack Allred, members of the Board of Directors.

40 YEARS AGO (1984)

Ann Marie Weeks, Malad, was named the 1984 Oneida County Rodeo Queen during competition at the Oneida County Fairgrounds. Becky Jo Ellis, Blackfoot was selected as first Attendant and Chris Kiggins, Inkom, earned second Attendant.

John Williams, son of Dan and LaZell Williams, has been named as International Foreign Language Award winner by the United States Achievement Academy.

Irene O. Alder, Malad, has been named to the Idaho State University College of Education dean’s list for the 1984 spring semester, as announced by Dr. Richard L. Sagness.

The new Primary Stake Presidency sustained Sunday are Debbie Griffiths, president; Margaret Barker, first counselor; Vickie Baker, second counselor and Edna Jones, secretary.

50 YEARS AGO (1974)

Malad 4-H Beef Club placed first in the judging contest at the Idaho Hereford Association Field Day held at the Hayes Hereford Ranch, Rockland. The 4-H judging team of Trudy Edwards, Susan Goddard and Diane Jones placed fourth. Susan Thomas placed second in junior individual judging, and Tina Thomas, third. Also attending were Danece Daniels, Caralee Jenkins, Tammy Jeppsen, Kenalee Kent, Tracy Goddard, Debbie Daniels, Dale Roy Daniels, Cory Daniels and Barry Daniels. Deon Jones is the 4-H Beef Club leader.

Myron P. Sorensen was sustained as president of the Malad Idaho LDS Stake at the June stake conference general session. Also sustained were Clyde E. Hansen, first counselor; Wayne P. Kent, second counselor,

and Lynn Elcock, stake clerk. Sindy Wharton gradated from the LDS Business College at the Assembly Hall on Temple Square, with a diploma in Bookkeeping.

Those attending the vocational teachers conference at Boise State College were, Louise Davis, home economics teacher; Larry Nalder, career education; Kent Scott, vocational agriculture; and Max Young, vocational guidance.

60 YEARS AGO (1964)

Clarence Hughes, former Samaria resident and the son of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Hughes, was recently appointed as manager of the Woolworth store at Missoula. Mr. Hughes has been an assistant manager in the Woolworth chain of stores in Logan, Pocatello, Bountiful, Provo and, most recently, the Cottonwood Mall in Salt Lake City.

Glen L. Williams, former Malad resident, has sold more than one million dollars in Life Insurance for American Western Life Insurance Company in less than a year. Mr. Williams now joins an elite group of especially effective insurance men in the United States.

Malad Police Chief W. E. “Tall

Bill” Thomas, Idaho State Patrolman Victor Barfuss, Albert Ekstrom of the Malad Jaycees and Mayor John V. Evans signed a proclamation designating June as “Vehicle Safety Check Month.” As a special feature of the campaign, the Malad Jaycees will sponsor a free safety check on cars and trucks Saturday, June 20.

Mr. and Mrs. AJay Jones met their son, Terry, at Pocatello Sunday when he was returning after attending American Legion Boys’ State at Boise during the past week. During the weeklong event, Terry, who was a delegate representing Payette, was elected a county commissioner and also a U. S. Representative.

70 YEARS AGO (1954)

Darhl Hughes, who has been serving in the U.S. Navy, has been released and visited with relatives in Malad.

The Malad Lions Club will hold a cooked food sale at the office of the California-Pacific Utilities Co. Proceeds from the sale will be applied towards the purchases of an air lock for the Oneida County Hospital. The project to raise funds for the air lock was initialized by the Hospital Auxiliary.

Miss Viora Morgan, Evening Chief Operator for the Mountain States Tel. & Tel. Co. in Malad, is marking her 25th year of telephone service. Miss Morgan was employed June 1, 1929, providing continuous service with only one short illness during her 25 years of employment.

80 YEARS AGO (1944)

Probably the most rain that has ever fallen in the same length of time came with the storms of the past 15 days. From May 30 to June 13 inclusive there were 4.39 inches of precipitation. To date this month the record is 4.01. This is almost half the total precipitation of the year 1939. The 16year average precipitation for June is .90 of an inch.

Sgt. Max Tripp, husband of Mrs. Marie Millward Tripp, was reported missing in action on May 27, according to a telegram received this week by Mrs. Tripp. Sgt. Tripp is a bombardier and left for England about May 10. He joined the services in March of 1943.

Mrs. Glen Williams received a letter stating that her husband 1st Lt. Glen Williams has arrived in New Guinea.

40 YEARS AGO (1984) REIGNING RODEO QUEEN ANN MARIE WEEKS

25 YEARS AGO (1999) FLAG PRESENTATION. Alta Moon and Cleland Jones present the Flag that draped the Earnest W. Jones Coffin to American Legion Commander Nate Wharton while Legionnaires watch in the background.

NOTICES

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE SIXTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF THE STATE OF IDAHO IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF CARIBOU

In the matter of the Estate of:

LYNN MICHELLE HUBBERT, Deceased.

Case No. CV15-24-0132

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that TRISHA HUBBERT BARNES has been appointed personal representative of the estate of the above-named decedent. All persons having claims against the decedent or the estate are required to present their claims within four (4) months after the date of the first publication of this Notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must be presented to the undersigned at the address indicated and filed with the Clerk of the Court.

DATED this 21st day of June, 2024.

RACINE OLSON, PLLP

By: /s/ Nathan R. Palmer

Attorney for Personal Representative P. O. Box 1391 Pocatello, Idaho 83204-1391

Telephone: (208) 232-6101 nathan@racineolson.com

#5633-6-27-7-4-11-24-T3

PUBLIC NOTICE OF INTENT TO PROPOSE OR PROMULGATE NEW OR CHANGED AGENCY RULES

The following agencies of the state of Idaho have published the complete text and all related, pertinent information concerning their intent to change or make the following rules in the latest publication of the state Administrative Bulletin.

The proposed rule public hearing request deadline is July 17, 2024, unless otherwise posted.

The proposed rule written comment submission deadline is July 24, 2024, unless otherwise posted. (Temp & Prop) indicates the rulemaking is both Temporary and Proposed. (*PH) indicates that a public hearing has been scheduled.

IDAPA 02 – DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

PO Box 7249, Boise, ID 83707

*02-0303-2402, Rules Governing Pesticide and Chemigation Use and Application. (*PH) (Temp & Prop) Rule edits are to comply with recent legislation that amended chemigation applicator license categorization and aim to simplify the license acquisition and maintenance process.

IDAPA 08 – STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION PO Box 83720, Boise, ID 83720-0037 08-0111-2401, Registration of Postsecondary Educational Institutions and Proprietary Schools. (Temp & Prop) Changes remove the term “regional” no longer recognized by the US Dept. of Education for accreditation and eliminate unnecessary regulatory language. 08-0201-2401, Rules Governing Administration. (Temp & Prop) Recent legislation requires the Board to collect and add to the state data system two additional data points, “Responsible District/ School” and “Physically on Campus,” to properly calculate various funding streams.

IDAPA 11 – IDAHO STATE POLICE \ PEACE OFFICER STANDARDS AND TRAINING COUNCIL 700 S Stratford Dr, Meridian, ID 83642 11-1101-2401, Rules of the Idaho Peace Officer Standards and Training Council. (Temp & Prop) Amendments clarify disqualifying conduct regarding the use, purchase, or possession of illegal substances.

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IDAPA 16 – DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND WELFARE PO Box 83720, Boise, ID 83720-0036 16-0418-2401, Children’s Agencies and Residential Licensing. (Temp & Prop) Rulemaking makes corresponding changes to align the children’s agencies requirements for foster homes with updates in IDAPA 16.06.02, Foster Care Licensing. 16-0602-2401 (Chapter Repeal), Foster Care Licensing. (Temp & Prop) Chapter is repealed and replaced with companion docket 16-06022402.

16-0602-2402 (Chapter Rewrite), Foster Care Licensing. (Temp & Prop) Chapter rewritten to expedite action on applications to 1 business day; makes evident that Department-appropriated funding can be used for reasonable modifications necessary to meet home health and safety standards for licensees; and moves closer to kin-specific licensure standards by defaulting to national model and deferring to foster parent, where appropriate.

IDAPA 20 – IDAHO DEPARTMENT OF LANDS PO Box 83720, Boise, ID 83720-0050

20-0313-2401, Administration of Cottage Site Leases on State Lands. Zero-Based Regulation (ZBR) Rewrite provides guidance for residential cottage site leasing on state lands by establishing assignment restrictions and annual rent determination.

20-0314-2401, Rules Governing Grazing, Farming, and Conservation Leases. ZBR Rewrite outlines procedures for leasing, no longer than 20 years, of state endowment trust land for grazing, farming, conservation, and other uses treated similarly under Section 58-307, Idaho Code.

20-0315-2401 (Fee Rule), Rules Governing Geothermal Leasing on Idaho State Lands. ZBR Rewrite applies to lease assignments and terms for the exploration and extraction of any geothermal resource situated in state-owned mineral lands.

20-0316-2401 (Fee Rule), Rules Governing Oil and Gas Leasing on Idaho State Lands. ZBR Rewrite applies to lease assignments and terms for the exploration and extraction of oil and gas resources situated in state-owned mineral lands.

20-0401-2301, Rules Pertaining to Forest Fire Protection. ZBR Rewrite provides standards for forest fire protection, nonfee burn permitting, and for firefighting water supply and tool requirements for forest operations.

20-0402-2301, Rules Pertaining to the Idaho Forestry Act and Fire Hazard Reduction Laws. ZBR Rewrite implements Idaho law to provide for: hazard management agreements and contracts; burning requirements and slash hazard reduction standards associated with cutting timber or other forest products; and release or continuation of contractor liability for wildfire suppression costs.

IDAPA 24 – DIVISION OF OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSES PO Box 83720, Boise, ID 83720-0063

*24-0301-2401, Rules of the State Board of Chiropractic Physicians. (*PH) ZBR Rewrite governs the practice of chiropractic in Idaho, to include licensure, education, practice standards, fees, and clinical nutrition certification.

*24-0901-2401, Rules of the Board of Examiners of Nursing Home Administrators. (*PH) ZBR Rewrite governs the practice of nursing home administration, to include licensure, fees, continuing education requirements, and Administrators-In-Training and Administrator Designee criteria.

*24-1901-2401 (Fee Rule), Rules of the Board of Examiners of Residential Care Facility Administrators. (*PH) ZBR Rewrite governs the practice of residential care facility administration in Idaho to include licensure, continuing education, discipline, fees, and training requirements.

*24-2401-2401, Rules of the Genetic Counselors Licensing Board. (*PH) ZBR Rewrite regulates the profession of genetic counseling and outlines licensure requirements,

associated fees, and unprofessional or unethical conduct.

*24-3301-2401 (Fee Rule), Rules of the Board of Medicine for the Practice of Medicine and Osteopathic Medicine in Idaho. (*PH) ZBR Rewrite governs the practice of medicine and osteopathic medicine in Idaho to include: domestic and international licensure; continuing education requirements; practice standards for collaborating, directing, supervising, and prelitigation panelist physicians; licensing fees; and discipline.

*24-3302-2401, Rules for the Licensure of Physician Assistants. (*PH) ZBR Rewrite governs the practice of physician and graduate physician assistants by establishing licensure and continuing education requirements, practice standards, and licensing fees.

*24-3303-2401 (Chapter Repeal), General Provisions of the Board of Medicine. (*PH) ZBR Repeal moves necessary provisions to 24.33.01.

*24-3304-2401, Rules for the Licensure of Naturopathic Medical Doctors. (*PH) ZBR Rewrite governs the licensure, scope of practice, and discipline of the naturopathic medical doctors in Idaho.

*24-3305-2401, Rules for the Licensure of Athletic Trainers to Practice in Idaho. (*PH) ZBR Rewrite governs the practice of athletic training in Idaho which requires formulation of a training service plan or protocol, supervision by and referral from a directing physician, and associated fees.

*24-3306-2401, Rules for Licensure of Respiratory Therapists and Permitting of Polysomnographers in Idaho. (*PH) ZBR Rewrite governs the practice of respiratory care and polysomnography related to respiratory care.

*24-3307-2401, Rules for the Licensure of Dietitians. (*PH) ZBR Rewrite governs practice of dietetics, outlining fees and provisional licensure.

IDAPA 58 – DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

1410 N Hilton St, Boise, Idaho 83706 58-0123-2401, Contested Case Rules and Rules for Protection and Disclosure of Records. (Temp & Prop) Substantive changes remove and replace references from Attorney General rules no longer effective and direct to Office of Administrative Hearings rules for contested cases.

NOTICE OF ADOPTED / AMENDED PROCLAMATION(S)

IDAPA 13 – IDAHO FISH AND GAME COMMISSION 13-0000-2400P4, Establishing Seasons and Limits for Hunting, Fishing, and Trapping in Idaho

NOTICES OF ADOPTION OF TEMPORARY RULE ONLY

IDAPA 08 – STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION

08-0203-2402, Rules Governing Thoroughness

IDAPA 11 – IDAHO STATE POLICE 11-0501-2402, Rules Governing Alcohol Beverage Control

IDAPA 16 – DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND WELFARE 16-0601-2403, Child and Family Services 16-0603-2401, Daycare Licensing

NOTICES OF INTENT TO PROMULGATE RULES – NEGOTIATED RULEMAKING

(Please see the Administrative Bulletin for dates and times of meetings and other participant information)

IDAPA 02 – DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

02-0212-2401, Bonded Warehouse Rules 02-0301-2401, Rules Governing Pesticide Management Plans for Ground Water Protection 02-0403-2401, Rules Governing Animal Industry 02-0415-2401, Rules Governing Beef Cattle Animal Feeding Operations 02-0419-2401, Rules Governing Domestic Cervidae 02-0501-2401, Rules

Governing Produce Safety 02-0609-2402, Rules Governing Invasive Species and Noxious Weeds

IDAPA 11 – IDAHO STATE POLICE 11-0201-2401, Rules of the Idaho State Brand Board 11-0501-2403, Rules Governing Alcohol Beverage Control

IDAPA 13 – IDAHO DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND GAME 13-0111-2401, Rules Governing Fish

IDAPA 18 – IDAHO DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE 18-ZBRR-2401, Agency Omnibus ZBR Negotiated Rulemaking promulgates Title 01, Chapter 01; Title 03, Chapters 02-04; Title 04, Chapter 03; Title 05, Chapter 01; Title 06, Chapter 06; and Title 07, Chapters 04, 05. 18-0415-2401, Rules Governing Short-Term Health Insurance Coverage 18-0801-2401, Adoption of the International Fire Code

IDAPA 24 – DIVISION OF OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSES 24-2201-2401, Rules of the Idaho State Liquefied Petroleum Gas Safety Board 24-3910-2402, Rules of the Idaho Electrical Board 24-3931-2401, Rules for Factory Built Structures 24-3940-2401, Safety Rules for Elevators, Escalators, and Moving Walks 24-3980-2401, Idaho Minimum Safety Standards and Practices for Logging

IDAPA 35 – IDAHO STATE TAX COMMISSION 35-0103-2401, Property Tax Administrative Rules 35-0201-2401, Tax Commission Administration and Enforcement Rules

IDAPA 39 – IDAHO TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT

39-ZBRR-2402, Agency Omnibus ZBR Negotiated Rulemaking promulgates Title 03, Chapters 41, 60, 65.

Please refer to the Idaho Administrative Bulletin July 3, 2024, Volume 24-7, for the notices and text of all rulemakings, proclamations, negotiated rulemaking and public hearing information and schedules, executive orders of the Governor, and agency contact information.

Issues of the Idaho Administrative Bulletin can be viewed at www.adminrules. idaho.gov/

Office of the Administrative Rules Coordinator, Division of Financial Management, PO Box 83720, Boise, ID 837200032 Phone: 208-334-3900; Email: adminrules@dfm.idaho.gov #5634-7-4-24-T1

Ashley M. Perry (ISB#: 12314) RACINE OLSON, PLLP P. O. Box 1391

Pocatello, Idaho 83204-1391

Telephone: (208) 232-6101

Facsimile: (208) 232-6109 ashley@racineolson.com

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE SIXTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF THE STATE OF IDAHO IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF ONEIDA In the matter of the Estate of:

KENT JAMES HILL Deceased. Case No. CV36-24-0072

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that KELLY AARON HILL has been appointed personal representative of the estate of the above-named decedent. All persons having claims against the decedent or the estate are required to present their claims within four (4) months after the date of the first publication of this Notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must be presented to the undersigned at the address indicated and filed with the Clerk of the Court.

DATED this 25TH day of July, 2024.

RACINE OLSON, PLLP By: ASHLEY M. PERRY

Attorney for Personal Representative P. O. Box 1391 Pocatello, Idaho 83204-1391 #5635-7-4-11-18-25-24-T4

Bear River Early Head Start is accepting applications in our Homebased Program!

Who? For families with children birth to three, including children with disabilities and pregnant women!

Where? We come to your home for a 90 minute weekly visit!

What? We will partner with you to:

* Plan activities together that will interest your child and support development and growth

* Set child goals

* Track your child’s developmental progress

* Share parenting information/prenatal support

* Playgroups offered 2/month to meet and socialize with other families

* Family and referral services and much more!

Services are at no cost for qualifying families! To find out more, call 435-755-0081 (press 1) or apply online at www.brheadstart.org

OBITUARIES

Vera Jones Davis

January 7, 1937 ~ June 26, 2024

Vera Jones Davis, 87, longtime Malad resident, passed away on Wednesday, June 26, 2024. Vera was born on January 7, 1937, in Malad, Idaho, to Walt Jones and Verga Zundel Jones. She was raised and educated in Malad and was a graduate of Malad High School, class of 1955.

Vera married Lowell “Chuck” Davis on April 12, 1957, and was later sealed in the Logan LDS Temple on April 16, 1965. They made their home in Malad where they raised their family and ranched. She was well known for her leadership in the Junior Posse and her love for horses. She would tell her boys that once she got to heaven, she hoped her job would be the designer and painter for the colors on the horses and cattle. Vera was a loved and respected LPN, working at Oneida County Hospital for many years. She loved being a nurse and taking care of her community and friends. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Vera loved helping on the ranch, working alongside Chuck and her sons. She enjoyed supporting her sons and grandkids as they participated in many activities.

She is survived by her three sons: Kelly (Mary Jo), Kurt (Jill) and Ray (Paula) all of Malad, 9 grandchildren, and 19 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Chuck, parents, sister and a granddaughter.

Special thanks to Debbie Howard, Shannon Barnes, Brittney Hubbard and the staff of Oneida County Long Term Care for the amazing care they provided to Vera.

Funeral Services were held on Monday, July 1, 2024, at 12 noon in the Horsley Funeral Home. Friends visited with the family on Monday morning prior to services from 11-12 at the Horsley Funeral Home. Burial followed at the Malad City Cemetery.

Local Fishing Tips

Martin Koenig, Idaho Fish and Game Sportfishing Coordinator

Urban ponds are a huge resource for Idaho anglers. There are over 60 just in the Southwest Region alone, and they’re common throughout the state. If your local city park has a pond, chances are good to excellent it has some fish in it. Fish and Game stocks rainbow trout in local ponds about half the year while water temperatures are cold enough. In addition, most ponds also have some “warmwater” fish, such as bass, sunfish (bluegill, pumpkinseed), and you might even find a yellow perch or crappie.

Bluegill are common in local ponds and provide a great fishing opportunity.

Ponds are a convenient option to get your fishing fix without investing a lot of time or money. They are kid-friendly places that make for a fun local adventure for a few minutes or a few hours. Many ponds have parks nearby with playgrounds and bathrooms. Combine some fishing with throwing a frisbee, doing some birdwatching or a walking the dog to vary the activities and round out your trip.

It’s important to have realistic expectations when pond fishing. Most anglers are unlikely to catch a limit of fish, or catch the trophy fish of your dreams, but you’re guaranteed to get out of the house and enjoy some relaxing time outdoors. Kids love being around ponds, and while fishing may be the focus, let them roam, explore and play. A positive experience will make them want to do it again. Here are five tips for pond fishing

#1 Timing is important

Ponds have seasonal patterns, just like big lakes or rivers. Match your tactics to the season, and don’t forget fish tend to be most active during mornings and evenings - especially when it gets hot in summer.

Cooler weather will favor trout, which prefer water temperatures in 5060s, and when it reaches mid 70s the fish get stressed and stop biting. Pond trout fishing is typically best in October/November, then again during late winter through late spring. This is also when most of the stocking occurs. But with Idaho’s varied geography and elevations, some ponds at higher elevations stay cooler and may fish just fine during summer, while lower elevation ponds will likely get too warm for trout. Warmwater fish (bass, bluegill) prefer... well, warm water, but avoid peak summer temps, or fish mornings and evenings when things are cooler. You might also seek out naturally cooler ponds, such as those fed by springs, shaded by trees, or near rivers where

the groundwater keeps them cooler. That’s all part of the exploration. Bass/ bluegill will be your primary targets during summer months when water is too warm in many ponds to stock trout. On another note, kids are excited to catch any fish. Catching a sucker, carp, or other nongame fish (don’t call them trash fish!) will give a kid (or an adult) a thrill just like any game fish. #2 Ponds are mixed fisheries, so mix up your tackle too.

While ponds may have trout, bass, or panfish, one basic fishing rod should be all you need to be an urban pond master. A 5 ½ - 7 foot rod, and a reel spooled with 4-lb. test line will cover just about everything. Most of the fish are small, so an ultralight setup can maximize “fun size” bass, trout and panfish and make the fight of small fish feel much bigger.

I also like to bring 2 rods – one set up for bobbers, or a sliding sinker bait rig, and the other set up for lures or soft plastics. Longer rods cast further, which can help get your bait out to the fish.

Don’t shy away from using your favorite tackle and fishing tactics, but also don’t overthink it. Nearly every fish species in Idaho will eat an earthworm.

Essential trout tackle:

• ¼ oz sliding sinker rig, #6 baitholder hook, and classic baits like worms or powerbait

• 1/16 – 1/8 oz. metal spoons (like a Kastmaster)

• Inline spinners (such as Mepps, Roostertail, Bluefox vibrax are good choices)

• Clip-on bobber with a small weight or jig with a worm

• Advanced tip: try a slip float with trout-focused jigs and soft plastics, adjust until you find the right depth

Essential bass tackle:

• 1/8 oz spinner bait – white, white/ chartreuse are good choices (just pick a small one). Cast it out, reel it in.

• 3-4” plastic ‘stick bait’ (i.e. Senko), weedless rigged 1/0 widegap hook

• Bluegill: Clip-on bobber (slip float rig for you advanced anglers), 1/16oz or 1/32 oz jigheads, tiny softplastics or piece of worm

• Advanced tip: try fly-fishing by stripping a #12 beadhead nymph, or small surface popper with rubber legs

#3 Check F&G’s stocking information, and the Fishing Planner

Trout stocking happens fairly predicable schedule, which can be seen in the stocking history on the Fishing Planner.

Shirley Norma South Bills

October 15, 1935 ~ June 25, 2024

Shirley Norma South was born Oct. 15, 1935, to John and Norma South in Malad City, Idaho. She was the only girl with four brothers. After graduation, she attended Utah State Agriculture College. At the LDS institution, Shirley played piano for the choir where she met Jay P. Bills who sang bass. After Jays graduation in engineering, they married on June 8, 1956, in the Logan LDS Temple. They drove to New Kensington, Pennsylvania for their honeymoon to start their new life together.

While living in Pennsylvania, Keith, Lisa, and Craig were born. Due to Jay’s job change with Alcoa Aluminum, they moved to Chillicothe, Ohio where Kevin was born, and then Lebanon, Pennsylvania where Suzanne was born. They moved to Suriname, South America, and then Kingston, Jamaica where their youngest Randall was born.

Cache Valley was their next move where Jay and Shirley chose to have their own company making food dehydrators. Then they moved to a small farm with space and animals. One winter Mom endured a calf in the kitchen to warm up. She worked at Utah State University in the registration office with foreign students. Then they moved to Nevada, Arizona, and then California. Each move was important for their children, and to fulfill Heavenly Father’s plan. Finally, they moved to her parent’s home in Malad City, Idaho where Jay once again set up a farm but smaller this time with only chickens, a garden, fruit trees, and a greenhouse with a root cellar. Shirley worked at Nucor Steel in Plymouth, Utah doing payroll for years.

Shirley loved to play the piano and was very good at typing. In 1990 she took a typing test,138 words a minute with only three errors. When Shirley was younger, she learned to sew her

The Fishing Planner is your #1 resource to find stocking data, but also see if bass/bluegill might live in that pond

#4 Counterpoints: forget the stocking info, just go fishing

Stocking is much more important for trout fishing, but ponds have consistent bass and bluegill populations too. Some ponds only get stocked trout once a month, and there may be a summer hiatus when it’s too hot, so it could be weeks before more fish arrive. But that doesn’t mean you can’t catch fish. Bass/bluegill don’t typically get “stocked” on regular intervals because they typically reproduce on their own. Keeping this in mind, and you may consider limiting your harvest of bass and bluegill. Ponds can get a lot of angling effort, and there’s no hatchery source for bass/bluegill to quickly replace harvested fish. Ponds can’t generally produce large populations of fish like a lake or reservoir can produce, so limiting your harvest means more fish available for future outings.

#5 Embrace the variety and exploration

There’s a ton of ponds out there. Not all of them have good fishing, or have good fishing all the time. Move around

own clothes, and decorate cakes. She was a great example of helping others to see the light of Christ as a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Four children served missions.

Shirley was preceded in death by her parents, her older brother David, her older daughter Lisa, and her husband of 63 years. What a joyous reunion that occurred on June 25, 2024.

Shirley is survived by two brothers Terrel (Kathy who has passed), and Mont (Maxine) and children: Keith (Michele), Lisa who has passed (Ralph Lambert), Craig (Gayla), Kevin (Trina), Suzanne, and Randall (Tara). Shirley and Jay have 6 children, 21 grandchildren, 29 3/4 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Saturday, June 29, 2024, at Horsley Funeral Home in Malad, Idaho at 11 a.m., with a viewing from 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. Interment was in the Malad City, Idaho Cemetery.

Special thanks to the nurses and staff of the Oneida Long Term Care facility for their incredible care of both Jay and Shirley Bills.

between ponds to try your luck and check out different options. Use ponds as a way to explore and experiment with your fishing techniques. There’s often several ponds within a short drive of each other, so you might plan to visit several ponds in the same day to explore different options and make a short trip last longer.

We like to hit a pond, grab a snack or ice cream, then change venues to try other spots. Not all ponds are public. Many neighborhoods have their own ponds for residents only. Respect private property and ask permission (but don’t overlook that option if you have legal access to those ponds.)

There is a huge variety in the habitat, accessibility, and fish populations between ponds. And be a little sneaky and seek out those hard-to-reach fishing spots rather than just the well-used ones. You may be pleasantly surprised what lurks there.

Ponds can be deceptively productive and a huge amount of fun that are minutes away from home. You just have to adjust your expectations, take the time to learn them, and be satisfied knowing that anytime fishing is usually better than time spent on the couch.

Vera Jones Davis

Shirley Norma South Bills

Ruth Thomas recently celebrated her 86th birthday with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren at the city park pavilion in Malad. Family is everything to her and she enjoyed their adulation and birthday wishes at the park for the 3rd year in a row. Ruth has 5 children, 14 grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren. She has sacrificed one way or another for all of us and continues to teach us with love and kindness in all she does. A yearly celebration is the minimum we can do for her. She is surrounded by many of her great-grandchildren in the photo above. She had a wonderful day with her family. She and her posterity can’t wait for next year’s celebration. Thank you, mom and grandma, for all you have done for us in your 86 years.

We love you!

COLLIN SPENCER EAGLE SCOUT AWARD

On Sunday June 23 at the Samaria Park Collin Spencer was recognized and presented the rank of Eagle Scout. At a Family gathering two of Collins family members Bobby Tracy and Leland Ward congratulated Collin on this achievement of becoming an Eagle Scout and shared how the hard work and efforts of earning the rank of Eagle Scout will provide him with greater advantages in life. Luke Waldron thanked Collin for providing his service project that benefited the Malad Valley Heritage Square.

After Collin was presented the Eagle Scout rank he presented his mother Lorraine with an Eagle Scout Mothers pin for her support during the many years of working toward this achievement. Collins Eagle Service project was work in Samaria at the Malad Valley Heritage Square. Collin and his crew of helpers worked on the Wooden Playground with making some repairs and oiling the entire playground unit.

Summer Cooking from the Ranch

Allison Eliason

Sizzling steak. Savory smoked brisket. Roasting hot dogs. These are the staples of the American BBQ that will take center stage as familes gather to celebrate this Independence Day. It may seem like just a barbeque, a summer meal to keep the kids happy, satisfy those hunger pangs, and give dad a reason to pull out his grill. But if you think about it, that simple meal is a symbol of so much more.

Food may be a necessity, a sustaining element to life, but somewhere, it became so much more. It became a gathering beacon for friends, families, neighborhoods and good old American small towns. Those potluck salads, sweet desserts and mouth watering entrees have gone from merely something to keep the body fueled to something to take pride in, turning an ordinary meal into a family memory worth recollecting. Traditions are created, centered around secret family recipes, new favorite dishes, and truly scintillating cuisines.

But only because there are dedicated farmers and ranchers that grow such a top notch products. From the tender steaks and skewered kebabs to the tangy coleslaw and the juicy watermelon, someone carefully tended those crops. Every step from the farm to your table, they worked to grow food worthy of your gathering

Intentionally or not, the 4th of July celebration is also a day to support those good men and women, families and operations across the country that work day in and day out to feed the world. Buying those hot dogs, burgers, buns, and toppings, adding fresh corn on the cob, fruit salads and veggie trays, topped off with a scoop or two of delicious ice cream is in its own way, a toast and thank you to all the American farmers and ranchers that provide for us all.

Statistics say that 66% of Americans serve burgers during Fourth of July celebrations with hot dogs close behind at 64% of Americans serving them. Favorite sides in -

clude coleslaw served by around 27% of Americans on Independence Day and 50% of Americans agreed that corn on the cob is a must-have Fourth of July food.

So this Independence Day, gather in your people, light the grill and celebrate the opportunity to do so, the people you are with, salute the heroes that make it possible and give a nod to the farmers and ranchers that help your gathering be one you won’t forget.

Statistics taken from https://gitnux.org/most-popular-4th-of-julyfoods/

Texas Style Smoked Beef Brisket HeyGrillHey.com

Ingredients

12-14 lb whole packer brisket

2 Tbsp coarse Kosher salt

2 Tbsp coarse ground black pepper

2 Tbsp garlic powder (optional)

Instructions:

Store your brisket in the refrigerator until you are ready to start trimming. Cold briskets are much easier to work with. Flip your brisket over so the point end is underneath. Remove any silver skin or excess fat from the flat muscle. Trim down the large crescent moon shaped fat section until it is a smooth transition between the point and the flat. Trim any excess or loose meat and fat from the point. Square the edges and ends of the flat. Flip the brisket over and trim the top fat cap to about 1/4 of an inch thickness across the surface of the brisket. In a mixing bowl or empty spice container, mix the salt, pepper, and garlic. Share over the brisket to evenly distribute the spices on all sides.

Preheat your smoker to 225 degrees F using indirect heat and hardwood smoke. Place the brisket on the smoker with the point end facing your main heat source. This is a thicker part of the brisket and it can handle the additional heat. Close the lid and smoke until and internal thermometer reads 165 degrees F (usually takes around 8 hours).

On a large work surface, roll out a big piece of butcher paper (or foil) and center your brisket in the middle. Wrap the brisket by folding edge over edge, creating a leak proof seal all the way around. Return the wrapped brisket to the smoker, seam side down so the weight from the brisket crimps the edges of the paper wrap down tight. Close the lid on the smoker and, maintaining 225 degrees F, continue cooking until the internal temperature of the brisket reaches 202 degrees F in the thickest part of the meat (takes anywhere from 5-8 hours).

Remove the brisket to a large cutting board and allow to rest for 1 hour before slicing. Slice both the point and the flat against the grain with a sharp knife and serve immediately.

Classic Grilled Cheeseburger OliveAndMango.com

Ingredients:

2 lbs (32 ounces) 80/20 ground beef, cold

2 cloves garlic peeled and finely minced

2 Tbsp minced onion

1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce or A-1 sauce

½ Tsp smoked paprika

1½ Tsp freshly ground pepper

1 Tsp salt

6 hamburger buns

6-12 slices of Selection Thick Cheddar Cheese Slices Burger Toppings Lettuce Tomatoes, sliced Red onions, sliced Pickles, sliced Ketchup, Mayo and Mustard or your favorite sauces

Directions:

In a medium bowl, mix all the burger ingredients together until well combined. Don’t over mix the meat.

Divide meat into 6 equal portions and form each into a patty that is approx 4-inches wide across with 1-inch sides and create a shallow depression in the mid -

dle. Cover and chill until ready to grill.

Preheat a grill to medium high. Lightly brush the grill grates with vegetable oil, then grill the patties, indentation-side up, until marked on the bottom, about 5 minutes. Flip and cook until marked and slightly firm, about 3 more minutes for medium doneness.

Top with 1-2 slices cheese during the last minute of cooking; cover the grill to melt. Remove patties from grill. Grill buns if desired then serve the patties over the buns and top with your choice of toppings.

Yummy Honey Chicken Kabobs

AllRecipes.com

Instructions:

Marinade:

1/ 3 C honey

1/ 3 C soy sauce

¼ C vegetable oil ¼ Tsp ground black pepper

Kabobs:

8 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into 1-inch cubes

5 small onions, cut into 2-inch pieces

2 medium red bell peppers, cut into 2-inch pieces

2 cloves garlic

12 bamboo skewers, or as needed, soaked in water for 30 minutes

Remove 1/4 cup of the marinade to a small jar; seal and set aside to use while cooking.

Add chicken, onions, bell peppers, and garlic to the marinade in the large bowl. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for 2 hours or overnight. When ready to cook, preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil the grate. Drain marinade from chicken and vegetables; discard marinade. Thread chicken and vegetables alternately onto skewers. Place kabobs on the preheated grill. Cook, turning frequently and brushing with reserved marinade, until nicely browned on all sides and chicken is no longer pink in the center, about 12 to 15 minutes.

Dragon Half and Quarter Marathon

Allison Eliason

Saturday, June 29

The MHS Cross Country team held their second annual Dragon Half and Quarter Marathon on Saturday, June 29 as a part of the Malad Welsh Festival. Running the event were 35 participants between the two races. Winning the 1/4 Marathon (6.55 miles) was Mason Anderson with a time of 48:34. Coming in first place in the 1/2 Marathon (13.1 miles) was Dalin Holje at 1:18.00.

The half marathon began on the Malad Summit just after 6 AM with a beautiful sunrise, winding down Highway 191 past Devil’s Creek

Reservoir then cut across the freeway. The runners went down Boot Lane into Malad City, ending at the Oneida County Library. The beginning elevation 5,800 feet and ended at 4,500 ft, making a nice overall 1,300 ft decline. The 1/4 racers jumped in at the half way mark, beginning their race at 6:30 AM.

The Dragon Half, hosted by the MHS Cross Country team under the direction of Tia Talbot and Bobbi Summers, is held as a fundraiser for the team for their upcoming season. Coach Talbot would like to thank all those that helped serve at the various aid stations, trail the racers, and sponsor the event. Sponsors included BC Timbers, Malad Medical Supply, and the Malad Medical

War on Weeds—weeds are everybody’s problem

THE ISSUE: Policeman’s Helmet

Policeman’s Helmet (Impatiens glandulifera) is herbaceous annual native to Asia that was introduced into the U.S. as an ornamental. It invades areas with high soil moisture including riparian areas, ditch banks, swamps, roadsides, and other moist areas.

Policeman’s Helmet can grow up to 8 feet tall, with hollow stems that can be up to 2 inches in diameter. Leaves can grow up to 9 inches long has serrated edges and are arranged opposite from each other (sometimes whorls of 3). It was given its name because the flowers resemble a helmet worn by British police. Flowers are formed in clusters of 2-14 and can be purple, white, or pink. When seed pods are mature, they explode, launching seeds up to 15 feet. Seeds can remain viable for 2 years or more. Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Options:

• Prevention— Learn to identify this plant. Never transport unknown plant material. Always plant clean seed! Unfortunately, Policeman’s helmet

seed can still be purchased, and it goes by several other names. Know what you are planting!

• Mechanical— Hand pulling can be an effective control method for small infestations. Pull this weed before seed pods mature. Handling this plant after seed pods are mature will allow this plant to spread. Mowing or tillage can also be effective, if done before seed is mature.

• Cultural— Establish a healthy stand of beneficial plants that will compete for essential resources.

• Chemical—Apply herbicides before flowering occurs. Glyphosate, Triclopyr, 2,4-D, and Metsulfuron are herbicide active ingredients that can be effective. Care should be taken when using herbicides near water, as water can transport herbicides to non-target species. Always read and follow herbicide label directions!

Justin Hatch, University of Idaho Extension Agriculture Educator in Caribou and Bear Lake Counties. 208-547-3205 JLHatch@uidaho.edu

Welsh Festival.

1/4 Marathon

1. Mason Anderson 48:34

2. Carter Smith 50:02

3. Canyon Stout 50:25

4. Jaxon Blaisdell 51:11

5. Mckay McKinnon 53:34

6. Cassidy Shrenk 54:11

7. Madison Edwards 54:27

8. Heather Bird 54:30

9. KaDee Daniels 56: 01

10. Jenna Talbot 56:23

11. Wheeler Carter 50:24

12. Kallee Blaisdell 56:34 13. Ellie Angell 56:35 14. Nacona Smith 1:03

Lisa Clarke 1:03

Tracey Fonnesbeck 1:04

1/2 Marathon 1. Dalin Holje 1:18:00

1:25:21

Joey Burton 1:25:33

PILT Fund totals announced for 2024 as budget process begins

As counties and municipalities across the country begin their budget sessions for the upcoming fiscal year in earnest, they will be looking at one recent set of recent figures especially carefully.

The U.S. Department of the Interior announced that Idaho’s 44 counties will receive a total of $41.2 million in Payments in Lieu of Taxes for 2024. Those payments help offset the costs of maintaining essential services in areas with tax-exempt federal lands, according to a press release from the department.

The amount of each payment is based on the number of federal acres and the population within each county. For example, Ada County received $995,859 for its 298,118 acres, Blaine County received $2,885,766 for 1,325,118 acres and Lewis County received $10,314 for 3,081 acres.

The payments cover lands across the U.S. managed by the Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Reclamation, National Park Service and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, as well as lands managed by the U.S. Forest Service, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and the Utah Reclamation Mitigation and Conservation Commission.

“Payments in Lieu of Taxes payments help local governments carry out vital services, such as firefighting and police protection, construction of public schools and roads, and search-and-rescue operations,” Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy, Management and Budget, Joan Mooney, said in the release.

Since the payments began in 1977, the Department of Interior has distributed nearly $12 billion to states, including the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam and the Virgin Islands. The de-

WIC Income Guidelines Increase

Many people are familiar with WIC, which is a program designed to supplement food security for families with small children. The program provides needed nutritional resources throughout the year. WIC has recently increased its qualifying thresholds, keeping pace with the cost of living and inflation. A press release sent out through Southeast Idaho Public Health includes a table with the new qualifying income amounts.

Idaho’s Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) will implement new income guidelines effective July 1, 2024, that raise household income eligibility limits to help offset cost of living increases. This review and adjustment happen annually.

To be eligible for the WIC program, an individual must be a pregnant or breastfeeding woman, a woman who

has recently been pregnant, or an infant or child younger than 5 years old. In addition, the individual must live in Idaho, have a need that can be helped by WIC foods and nutrition counseling, and have a low-to-moderate income.

To be eligible based on income, an applicant’s gross income (e.g., before taxes are withheld) must fall at or below 185 percent of the U.S. Poverty Income Guidelines. For example, under the new guidelines a family of three can earn up to $47,767 annually; under the old guidelines a family of three could have earned up to $45,991 annually.

If you or a family member are in the categories served by WIC and currently receive Medicaid, SNAP, TANF, or CHIP, you are automatically income-eligible for WIC.

WIC Income Eligibility Guidelines

Effective July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025

partment generates over $22.2 billion annually from commercial activities on public lands, a portion of which is allocated to states and counties, with the remainder deposited into the U.S. Treasury to fund various federal activities, including Payments in Lieu of Taxes. Individual payments may vary each year because of changes in federal land acreage, previous revenue-sharing payments and adjustments for inflation and population data from the U.S. Census Bureau.

For 2024, Oneida County’s PILT total is $1,000,294, Caribou County’s total is $643,480, Franklin County is $384,662, Bear Lake County is $809,601, Power County is $981,813, Bannock is $667,720, and Cassia County is $2,963,694.

Essentially, the idea behind the PILT payments is that land which is owned and managed by the federal government is by that token not available for taxation or commercial purposes as a revenue source for counties in which the land resides. As a way of compensating the counties for the potential lost revenue, the PILT system allows for public lands to be maintained without exerting an undue financial burden on the states.

There are many who make the case that federal ownership of the land itself is a burden, but that question is separate from the remunerative goal of the PILT funds. For many of the counties in Southeast Idaho, Cassia, Power, and Oneida especially, the ability to provide essential services to residents of the county is in many ways tied to the funds, which constitute a significant portion of the annual county budgets.

mental foods such as fresh fruits and vegetables, milk, eggs, cheese, cereal, juice, beans, and peanut butter at no cost to qualified families.

WIC services also include health screenings, nutrition counseling, breastfeeding information and support, help from registered dietitians, and referrals to other services. The average Idahoan enrolled in WIC receives approximately $67 of healthy foods per month.

Participation in WIC results in greater nutrition for Idaho families and additional profit for Idaho grocers that accept WIC transactions. There are currently approximately 31,000 people per month receiving Idaho WIC assistance.

*One pregnant woman counts as two household members

WIC provides nutritious supple-

To apply for WIC or get more information, go to www.siphidaho.org or call Southeastern Idaho Public Health at 208-233-9080.

The Dragon half Marathon started bright and early at 6 a.m.

The quarter marathon joined in a half hour later at 6:30 a.m.

Photo courtesy of Rob Routledge Sault College, Bugwood.org

Please Join Us In Saluting The American Flag

When the U.S. Flag passes during the Fourth of July Parade, please join us in standing, facing the flag, and placing hand over heart, or military and former military should salute. Happy Birthday to the U.S.A.!

Remember

Oh say can you see, By the dawn’s early light, What so proudly we hailed, At the twilight’s last gleaming? Whose broad stripes and bright stars, Through the perilous fight, O’er the ramparts we watched, Were so gallantly streaming. And the rocket’s red glare, The bombs bursting in air, Gave proof through the night, That our flag was still there. Oh say does that star spangled banner yet wave, O’er the land of the free, and the home of the brave.

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