The Idaho Enterprise | August 8, 2024

The Idaho

Racing Continues at Fairgrounds

The second week of parimutuel racing was held at the Oneida County Fairgrounds over the weekend. Although the weather once again threatened to be a factor, but managed to stay fair through the weekend’s races. The third and final week of races will take place leading into the beginning of Fair Week.

In the first race, a Quarter horse Maiden Race, was won by Jkh No Change Needed, owned by John Happenny and ridden by Eric Ayala. Jesus Gomez’ Paramount came in second, and Lonna Gershner’s Jesss Best Friend came in third.

In the second race, another Quarter Horse Maiden, Get Bent, ridden by Eric Ayala and owned by Base Ward, took first. Sua Sponte Dasher, ridden by Raphael Romero and owned by Sponte, Sua, W3 Farms and Larry Ward took second. Third was taken by Racyboomboom, ridden by Luis Roche and owned by Kim Paulsen.

The third race was a Quarter Horse allowance, and was won by Jesse Cantbelate and ridden by Oscar Villa, owned by Lonna Gershner. Shaunda’s Eagle, ridden by Eric Ayala and owned by Kent and Linda Jones, took second. Gil Wright’s Gw Captain Kellee, ridden by Jesus Flores, took third.

The fourth race was the Rocky Mountain Classic Paint and Appaloosa Futurity, and was won by Bg Winning Legacy, ridden by Eric Ayala and owned by Bryan Grant. Bryan grant also owned the second place winner Bg Vroom Vroom Broom, ridden by Raphael Romero. Third place was Kj Royal Blue, owned by Kent and Judy Taylor, and ridden by Jesus Flores.

The fifth race, a Quarter Horse

Allowance, was won by Senor Call, ridden by Eric Ayala and owned by Wes Kellett. In second was Blue Gunner, ridden by Jose Borbonio and owned by Bruce Hillman. Third went to Ocean Voyage, owned by Kent and Linda Jones and ridden by Luyis Roche.

The sixth race was a thoroughbred race, which was won by Super Classic, owned by Guillermo Duarte and ridden by Jesus Flores. Second went to Keeneye George and ridden by Jose Borbonio. Third place went to Las Tres Mariposas, owned by Tyrrill Tsosie and ridden by Jondives Yazzie.

On Sunday, the second slate of races kicked off, and the stick races were held. Sunday also saw the observation of Breast Cancer Awareness.

The first race was a Quarter Horse Maiden, won by La Punsada ridden by Pedro Ortiz and owned by Jesus Nolazsco. Second went to Eye Like Her Style, ridden by Jose Lopez and owned by RR Stables. Third went to Cd Uno Mas Cervesas, owned by Kent Jones and ridden by Raphael Romero.

The second race, for Quarter Horses, was won by Aj Just Dream on, ridden by Raphael Romero and owned by Ann Hansen. Second place was Onemoredevilonthetrk, ridden by Rene Robles and owned by S/R Stables. Third went to My Caliente Corona, ridden by Pedro Ortiz and owned by Raul Deanda.

The third race, a Quarter Horse Maiden, was won by Sdc Weekend Warrior, ridden by Raphael Romero and owned by Scott and Debbie Conley. Second went to Win the Day Racing’s Coko Pebbles and ridden by Never Marin. Third went to Casino Fly, ridden by Jose Espi -

noza and owned by Ricardo Castillo and Rainee Browning.

In the fourth race, another Quarter Horse Allowance, was won by M E Easy Jet This owned by Dave Merritt and Kim Newman and ridden by Rudy Arviza. Second went to Bnb Lightning Queen, ridden by Jose Espinoza and owned by Rainee Browning. Third was taken by Tyrrill Tsosie’s Vvr Whata Doll, ridden by Jondives Yazzie.

The fifth race, Quarter Horse Overnight Stakes, was won by M E Ettago Relent, owned by Dave Merritt and Kim Newman and ridden by Rudy Arviza. Vincente Treyes’ Church Appeal, ridden by Oscar Villa took second. Third went to Principal Smith, ridden by Jose Lopez and owned by Raul Deanda.

The sixth race was the “Poor Boy All Breed Futurity,” which was won by Jj Easter Bug, ridden by Jesus Flores and owned by Glen and Jill Jamison. Exempttonn, ridden by Oscar Villa and owned by Thomas Anderberg, came in second. Third was taken by Cb Docs Bella Terra, ridden by Santiago Jimenez and owned by Win the Day Racing.

The seventh race In Memory of Misty and in support of Breast Cancer Awarness, was won by M E Verystablegenius owned by Dave Merritt and Kim Newman and ridden by Rudy Arviza. Second was taken by A Sweet Chick Tell, owned by Cristobal Ramirez.

The final race for the weekend was again thoroughbreds, and won by Muscle Head, owned by Tyrrill Tsosie and ridden by Jondives Yazzie. Seond went to Miss Grand Slam, ridden by Jose Lopez and owned by Tyrill Tsosie.

NEWS IN BRIEF

Idaho prosecutor seeking death penalty for escaped prisoner

According to Alex Brizee of East Idaho News, Skylar Meade, 32, was sentenced to at least 35 years because of an ambush that allowed him to escape while receiving treatment at Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center in Boise. Meade, who was already serving a minimum of 10 years at the Idaho Maximum Security Institution, could face the death penalty for his alleged role in a homicide.

On Friday, the Nez Perce County Prosecutor’s Office announced its intent to seek the death penalty against Skylar Meade, who has been charged with first-degree murder in the killing of an 83-yearold man. The officers announced that Meade and Umphenour were suspects in a pair of killings. According to Idaho State Police, the men encountered James Mauney in Juliaetta, north of Lewiston, while Mauney was out walking his dogs. His body was later found in a desolate area. The same day in Clearwater County deputies found the body of 72-year-old Gerald “Don” Henderson in his Cabin outside of Orofino. The police said that shackles that belonged to Meade and Mauney’s dogs were found in the cabin.

Haystack fire in Fremont County Firefighters are working hard to battle a haystack fire near the St. Anthony Sand Dunes. According to Fremont County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy Bart Quayle, the fire started around 1:00 p.m. Sunday on Salem Road near 600 North and 1900 East. So far it is not clear how the fire started. There have been no injuries and it is not threatening any homes or people in the area. Witnesses say there were 9 fire trucks on scene and the South Fremont Fire District is working to put the fire out.

RFK JR. placed a dead bear in Central Park 10 years ago

According to reports, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said on Sunday that 10 years ago he drove a dead bear cub from upstate New York and placed the carcass in New York City’s Central Park. Kennedy told actress Rosanne Barr about him traveling through Hudson Valley when he came across a “young bear” that had been hit and killed. He said, “I pulled over and I picked up the bear and put him in the back of my van because I was gonna skin the bear… It was in very good condition and I was gonna put the meat in my refrigerator.” Kennedy said after he went back to the city he went to dinner with the bear still in his car. After dinner, he said he had to go to the airport and couldn’t take the bear back to his house. He then brought up the idea to friends to take the bear to Central Park and make it appear that a biker had hit it. He said laughing in a video, “I had an old bike in my car that somebody had asked me to get rid of and I said, ‘Let’s go put the bear in Central Park and we’ll make it look like he got hit by a bike.’” Kennedy then said, “Everybody thought, ‘That’s a great idea.’ So we did that and we thought it would be amusing for whoever found it or something.”

This weekend’s races went off without the threatened rain impacting events. Next weekend’s races will transition into Fair Week.

Sunday’s races included a “Race for Misty” to raise breast cancer awareness. The track was fast over the weekend, with the addition of throroughbreds to to race portfolio.

Oneida County Fair coming next week

Another year, and another Fair makes its way to the Oneida County Fairgrounds. As always, the week looks to be a great time to spend with friends and family out and about. Earlier forecasts had the temperatures hovering near the century mark for most of the week, but as of press time Tuesday, the temperatures look on track to moderate a bit and linger in the low eighties without a lot of rain. Wind, however, could be a factor though it remains to be seen.

This year’s Monday opener event will be a bit of a change from the MotoCross events that have taken that spot over the last several years. This year will feature Horse Pulls, which will bring a new spectacle to town for many. The Pulls themselves will cost a $6 gate fee, but the Fireworks afterward are open to everyone, and will be put on as always by the Malad Fire Department.

Team Roping and Team Branding will take place in the arena on Tuesday and Wednesday, with Tuesday having a hypnotist/magic show afterward and Wednesday featuring the Rough stock band. Wednesday is also the day set aside for the Kids Barnyard Party, where activities and treats will be catered toward the younger set in the second year of the event.

The Cowboy Classic Rodeo will take its normal calendar spot on Thursday and Friday, with the Family Fun Rodeo to follow on Saturday.

Saturday morning, of course, will feature the main event of the Market Sale, where local 4-H and FFA kids will finally get a chance to see the result of all their hard work preparing animals for sale. The event will begin with an introduction from the board, during which individuals will be recognized for their efforts in support of the Fair over the years.

In the lead-up to the market event, the week will be full of Showmanship events, starting early Monday with Dog, Goat(s), Rabbit, and Mini-Horse shows. Tuesday will feature Standard horses. Wednesday will host the market and breeding sheep shows, and category judging will begin for the Fair’s Open Classes. Thursday is the showmanship day for Swine and Beef, and

those winners along with the others will be featured in the Parade of Showmen during the rodeo. The Poultry Show and 4-H Round Robin will finish out Friday, with the Parade of Champions in the rodeo on Friday night.

Scales and Tails will be back again this year, free at the Sale Arena starting at 4:00 p.m.

Kids play areas, vendors, and many other activities will take place throughout the week. Make your way down to the fairgrounds to support your local kids and their Fair projects, enjoy the food and fun of local vendors, support various organizations who will be helping at the Fair, or just spend sometime with your friends and neighbors.

This year’s Royalty includes: Senior Queen Charli Kwapis. First Attendant Brylee Jones. Junior Queen Samantha Schrenk, First Attendant Oakley Jones, and Second Attendant Paislee Davis. Princess Brindle Anderson, First Attendant Austin Schrenk, and Second Attendant Payzlee House.

The Fair board is once again holding a raffle for a number of items—a shotgun, scope, pistol, and Downata package. Tickets are $5 a piece, or 5 for $20, and can be purchased from any member of the Fair board.

Sponsors for the Fair include: Albert’s, Up the Creek, ATC Communication, Bamma Wammas, Blue Rock Enterprises, Boot Lane Vintage, Buttars Tractors, CAL Ranch, Chat & Chew, CJ’s Travel Stop, Edith’s Collective, Deep Creek Custom Cutting, Hansen Motor Company, Hess Lumber, Hess Napa Auto Parts, Hess Pumice, Hess Truck Ag and Auto, IFA, J Peak Propane, Kent’s Market, Keyhole Ranch, Th Korn Krib Kettle Korn LLC, Mountain States Insurance, Mountain Valley Realty, Nell J. Redfield Memorial Hospital, Nimer’s Repair, No Werk Ranch, Northwestern Mutual, Tooke and Associates, Oneida County Fairboard, Oneida Family Dental, Oneida Soil and Water Conservation, Patrick Werk Custom Leather, Peal Performance, Ridge Walker Seamless Rain Gutters, Rupp’s Trucking and Excavating, Smith and Edwards, Semrad Service Repair, Thomas Electric, Thomas Market, Twisted Iron, Valley Implement.

School year begins August 19

Malad’s teachers are back in school, and their students are set to follow right after the fair.

High School registration is set for August 12 from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (middle school registration took place on August 6), and school itself is set to start across the district on August 19.

First practices are set for August 12 for many sports, following this week’s athletics moratorium.

The School District is open from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. to answer questions and help resolve any registration issues. The office itself is located at 25 East 50 South, Suite A, and can be reached at 208-534-6080.

Despite the best efforts and fondest hopes of everyone involved, Malad’s new elementary school is not where local students will begin the new year. As it happens, they will be headed back to the same building the ended 2023-2024 in, though presumably for only another half year.

Various issues related to weather, construction, supplies, and other factors have gradually moved the expected completion time for the school toward the end of the calendar year, with the most recent announced ETA as the Christmas break, during which time the school will be officially moved into the new building.

Because the situation is fluid, and new for everyone involved, the plan at present is to continue in the same fashion as last year’s construction-disrupted year. The portable trailer is no longer at the East side

entrance to the school where visitors will need to seek entry, but the door buzzer should alert the office that someone is seeking entry. The number to the school office is posted near the door in order to facilitate entry.

Events which have formerly taken place in the auditorium should continue to do so, and school will otherwise proceed as it did during the last half of the last year, until such time as there is a need to change. If the current build schedule goes according to the new plan, this year’s class of students will quite literally be the final class in the old building and the first class in the new one, a somewhat uncommon occurrence.

A list of teacher assignments for students is posted on the east door of the school for students to and parents’ information, and that information has been sent to student households as well.

School supply lists are also available through the school’s website, and were printed in the paper as well.

Bus schedules are also the same as last year, with the policies in place to make sure that students are accounted for between the time school lets out and they arrive at home.

After the school year well and truly begins, we will bring you profiles of some of the new teachers who will be working in the schools this year. It’s hard to believe that it’s here, but it is. School is in session starting sooner than many would like, and not soon enough for some others—you know who you are!

John Hardy show off some of the items from the Fair Board Raffle, uncluding a shotgun and a pistol.

The new school sits in anticipation next to the old school, which is hopefully in its last half-year.

School Supply List

Stone Elementary

K-1 Supplies

Pencil box

24 pack crayons

Markers

Colored pencils

Skinny dry erase markers (black only) Pink Pearl eraser

Glue sticks

Pencils (Ticonderoga brand preferred)

2-3 Grade Supplies

Pencil box

Colored pencils

24 pack crayons

Skinny dry erase markers (black only)

Pencils (Ticonderoga brand preferred)

Markers

Glue sticks (2) Pink pearl erasers

Suggested Donations- Stone Elementary always needs Kleenexes, Lysol wipes, and dry erase markers.

Malad Elementary

Kindergarten Supplies

1- Box of 12 - black, dry erase markers

10- sharpened pencils (Ticonderoga brand preferred)

1- pink pearl eraser or white Pentel

Hi-Polymer eraser

1- sturdy canvas bag or backpack to carry papers home in (large enough to hold papers and art projects, show and tell, etc.)

12- glue sticks

1- bottle of Elmer’s glue

1- pocket folder (prefer plastic, pockets on the bottom)

1- 24-pack crayons

2- one-subject spiral notebook

1- box of Kleenex

1- bottle of disinfectant wipes

1- pencil box

1 - watercolors

1- Set headphones (wired, over the ears, no earbuds please)

Optional- Box of colored pencils

1st Grade Supplies

12 - #2 SHARPENED pencils

2 - Pink Pearl Erasers

2 - 24-pack Crayons (NO fluorescent please)

8 - Glue Sticks

1 - Scissors

2 - folders, WITH POCKETS ACROSS THE BOTTOM

2 - Spiral notebook

2 - Composition notebooks

2 - box of Kleenex

2 - canister of Clorox wipes Small School Box- plastic Headphones (NO earbuds please or bluetooth headphones)

NO colored pencils please NO Binders please

*If you would like to donate items

for our classrooms we could use sandwich bags, gallon-size Ziploc bags, large hand sanitizer (with pump), white school glue, cotton balls, pipe cleaners, or markers. Thank you!

2nd Grade Supplies

1 - Set of sturdy Headphones

2 - Regular Folders with Pockets

1 - Sturdy Plastic folder with 3 hole prongs (no binders please)

12 - #2 pencils (sharpened) Not Eagle Brand, they do not sharpen.

4 - Spiral Wire-bound Notebooks (wide rule)

2 - 24 count box Crayons (no more than 24 count)

1- Scissors (pointed)

12 - Glue Sticks

2 - Bottles of glue

2 - Pink Pearl Eraser

1- School Box (No Zipper pouches please)

1-2 - boxes of tissues

1 - bottle of hand sanitizer

1- container of disinfecting wipes

Please write your student’s name on all supplies. Thank you!

*If you would like to donate items for our classrooms, the following would be appreciated- wax paper, sandwich baggies, Lysol spray, or gallon ziploc bags.

3rd Grade Supplies

2- pocket folders (STURDY)

24- #2 Pencils (replenish throughout the year).

1- 24 count box of crayons, NO BIGGER please

1- box quality colored pencils, REGULAR SIZE - 12 COUNT

1- Pink Pearl Eraser

1- pack of Elmer’s Glue Sticks

1- box of 12 fine-tipped dry erase

markers

1- 8 inch, pointed tip scissors (no round tips please)

1- plastic 3-ring binder - 1 inch

1- package of subject dividers (Mrs. Lamb and Mrs. Langston’s classes only)

1- pack of notebook paper

2- spiral notebooks

1- small pencil sharpener (not electric)

1- pair earbuds or headphonesGood quality for daily use. No pencil boxes please- we have individual boxes for each student.

Refillable water bottle

Please write your student’s name on all supplies. Thank you!

*Additional items that will be used in our classroom are antibacterial wipes and tissues. If you are able and willing to donate one of these items to our classroom it would be greatly appreciated

4th Grade Supplies

1 - package of pencils

1 - blue OR black pen

1 - pink eraser

1 - box of colored pencils

1 - pair of pointed tip scissors

1 - package of dry erase markers

1 - old clean sock or piece of cloth for eraser

1 - pair of HEADPHONES or EARBUDS

2 - container of disinfecting wipes

1 - box of tissues

1 - bottle of glue or pack of glue sticks

2 - 2-pocket folders

2 - spiral bound notebooks

Please write your student’s name on all supplies. Thank you!

*If you are able and willing to donate any additional items of those listed above it would be greatly appreciated.

5th Grade Supplies

#2 pencils

4 - Dry Erase Markers (Black Only Please)

1 - Red Pen

Colored pencils

2 - large pink or white eraser

2 - pocket folders

2 - spiral notebooks

1 - Composition Book

Glue stick or a bottle of glue

1- pair headphones or earbuds (mandatory, these will stay at school they use them everyday)

Please write your student’s name on all supplies. Thank you!

*Additional items that will be used in our classroom are antibacterial wipes and tissues. If you are able and willing to donate any additional items of those listed above it would be greatly appreciated.

Middle School Information

6th Grade Supplies

Large Binder (zippered trapper keeper works well) - Students will bring this to each class and can keep their Chromebooks in it. Binders need to hold the following items:

• Divided sections or tabs (at least 5)

• Zippered Pencil Pouch (with pencils, dry erase marker, eraser, highlighter)

• 1 package of Loose Leaf Paper (College Ruled)

• 1 Three Subject Spiral Notebook (will be kept in English/Reading room)

• 1 composite notebook (will be stored in the science room)

• 1 Folder (where students will put all papers that should be taken home)

• Earbuds/Headphones (these are essential)

A Pencil Box - This will be kept in the student’s locker. It will hold extra pencils and items that students will not use every day. Items needed are:

• Blue pen, pencils, lead, yellow highlighter, and dry-erase marker refills

• A box of colored pencils

• Scientific Calculator (TI-30X II S is recommended)

Note: Learning to be organized and responsible for all their supplies between classes is a big challenge for new 6th graders. We have found this system helps them be successful and prepared for class. Please check their binders at home each weekend.

7th and 8th grade class supplies

• Earbuds or headphones

• Highlighter

• Pen or pencil

• Notebook paper

• Red pen

• Pencils with erasers (can be mechanical or graphite but make sure students have extras along with extra lead for mechanical pencils)

• 3-ring binder (or some way to keep your papers organized)

• Headphones/earbuds

Extra supplies to be kept in their lockers

• colored pencils

• extra pencils

• extra erasers

• extra lead

Items Needed for PE

• Tee-shirt and shorts or sweats

• Sneakers/Tennis Shoes with non-marking soles

Note: The Middle School will provide a lock for lockers

Important Dates and Info

• August 12th: REGISTRATION at the Middle School from 8 am until 3 pm

• Yearbook pictures will be taken and a package may also be purchased

• The student will receive his or her class schedule and locker

• Parents read and sign the Chromebook user agreement

• Put money in lunch account

• Southeastern Idaho Health will be available to provide immunizations

• August 19th: FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL 7:50 am- 3:45 pm

Malad High School

9th-12th Supplies Paper

Pencils Pens

Important Dates and Info

• August 6, 8am to 3pm- New Student Registration at MHS

• August 12, 8am to 3 pm- Returning and Freshman MHS Student Registration and Chromebook Pickup

• Yearbook pictures will be taken and a package may also be purchased. Seniors should wear professional dress, Freshman - Juniors preferably NOT dressed in a T-Shirts

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Fish Stocking Updates Approximately 85,000 catchable-sized rainbow trout will be stocked throughout the state this August.

Many of Idaho’s lakes and ponds are soon going to be bolstered with

Super Hunt winners get the best of the best by being able to hunt any open hunt in Idaho for the species they draw, general or controlled hunts, until they tag an animal. Any Super Hunt tag is also considered an extra tag so you can still use your

Fish and Game Report

Idaho Fish and Game stocking roughly 85,000 catchable-sized rainbow trout this August. Wondering if the stocking trucks are going to be backing up to your favorite fishing hole? We asked our Fish and Game hatchery staff to boil down some of the most notable stocking highlights coming to your local fishery this month.

Many of these fisheries highlighted below are easy to access, family-friendly fishing destinations. All you need to get started is a fishing license and some basic tackle. Annual adult fishing licenses cost around $30, junior licenses (ages 14-17) cost $16, and youth (under 14) fish for free. Go to Fish and Game's online vendor to buy a license.

Crystal Springs Pond – 1,000 rainbow trout

This spring fed pond is always clear and cool! Located near Springfield, this family-friendly pond has a paved walking path and docks for easy fishing access.

Cub River – 500 rainbow trout

Fish are stocked in and around the Willow Flat Campground (50+ sites available), so make a fishing trip here an overnight adventure. To help inform decision making about this fishery, we strongly encourage anglers to report tagged fish that they catch.

Kelly Park Pond – 500 rainbow trout

Located in Soda Springs, accessing this pond requires a short walk, but it offers a great kids’ fishing opportunity. Lace up the boots, grab the fishing poles, and take the kids on a nature walk!

Montpelier Creek – 1,000 rainbow trout

Enjoy good creek fishing and a variety of camping options.

Montpelier Rearing Pond – 500 rainbow trout

This little fishing spot is tucked into a scenic high desert canyon at 6,500 feet in the hills east of Montpelier.

Second Super Hunt drawing will include tags for two elk, two deer, two pronghorn and one moose hunt.

Deadline for the second Super Hunt drawing is Aug. 10. The second Super Hunt drawing will include tags for two elk, two deer, two pronghorn and one moose hunt. A Super Hunt Combo that includes one tag for each of those species will also be drawn. All winners will be notified in mid-August.

Hunters may enter the drawings at license vendors, Fish and Game offices, online or by calling 1-800554-8685. You can buy as many entries you want for Super Hunts or the Super Hunt Combo. No license is needed to enter a Super Hunt drawing for either residents or nonresidents.

general or controlled hunt tag. For more information, including frequently asked questions and photos of previous winners, visit the Super Hunt page on Fish and Game's website.

Second big game controlled hunt drawing application period is August 5-15

Draw results will be posted by August 26.

The application period for Idaho’s second big game controlled hunt drawing runs Aug. 5-15. Any hunter who drew a controlled big game hunt tag has until Aug. 1 to buy it, and those that aren't purchased will be available for a second drawing.

To see available big game tags available for the second application period, check out the Controlled Hunt Information webpage. Tags will be listed after Aug. 1 and before the application period starts.

Tags available in the second drawing include those for deer, elk, pronghorn, and black bear that were not applied for in the first drawing, and those that were not claimed by the Aug. 1 deadline.

Draw results will be posted by Aug. 26, and any tags left over after that will be sold first-come, firstserved on that date at 10 a.m. MDT.

Hunters with a valid 2024 Idaho hunting license may apply for controlled hunts at any Fish and Game office, license vendor, on the Fish and Game mobile app or with a credit card online at GoOutdoorsIdaho. com. There is an additional fee for online and phone orders.

AUGUST 2024

8/1 – DEADLINE to purchase controlled hunt tags (except unlimited and January hunts)

8/1 – ON SALE: Sage-grouse and sandhill crane tags at 10 a.m. MDT

8/5 – OPEN: Second application period for deer, elk, pronghorn, and fall bear controlled hunts

8/6 – ON SALE: Leftover early-season controlled hunt tags at 10 a.m. MDT

8/8 – ON SALE: Second tag and returned tag sale at 10 a.m. MDT

8/10 – DEADLINE to apply for second Super Hunt drawing

8/15 – CLOSED: Second application period for deer, elk, pronghorn, and fall bear controlled hunts

8/26 – ON SALE: Leftover controlled hunt tag sale at 10 a.m. MDT (if available)

8/30 – OPEN: General archery season for deer and elk in most of the state

8/30 – OPEN: Cottontail rabbit, snowshoe hare seasons; fall turkey season in most of Idaho; forest grouse season

2025 Art Contest: Design next year’s hard card for Fish and Game licenses

Submissions are due August 31, winners will be chosen by September 5, 2024.

Calling all Idaho artists! Idaho Fish and Game is seeking art submissions for the 2025 durable hard card licenses. Each year Idaho Fish and Game issues hard card licenses that fit in your wallet and include collectable art of Idaho’s iconic species. Submission will be taken for bighorn sheep, mountain goat, redband trout and sockeye salmon. One fish and one big game submission will chosen. Each winner will receive a $1,000 for use of their artwork.

Please see the below requirements to enter your artwork:

• Entries are due by midnight (MDT) August 31, 2024 and should be submitted via email to idfgmarketing@idfg.idaho. gov. Winners will be selected buy Sept. 5. Submissions sent after the deadline will not be considered.

• Design should include one of the following Idaho native species: redband trout, sockeye salmon, bighorn sheep, or mountain goat.

• There is no limit for the number of submissions.

• Designs must be able to incorporate the Idaho Fish and Game “Go Outdoors Idaho” logo in the bottom, right-hand corner (see below)

• Designs must be horizontal meeting the following specs:

o Size: 17-inches by 11-inches with a .125 inch bleed. Final designs will be placed on a durable hard card sized at 3.375 inches wide by 2.125 inches high.

o Resolution: min of 300 dpi

o Color Profile: CMYK

o File formats accepted:

• .psd, .eps, or .ai

• .pdf - high print quality

• Artist must be willing to sign a professional service agreement for use of the artwork on hard cards and in promotional materials. All entries should include

the artist's name, email address, phone number and mailing address.

Second Super Hunt entry deadline is August 10.

Hunters looking for more opportunity are reminded that the second Super Hunt drawing will be for two elk, two deer, two pronghorn, and one moose hunt. Another Super Hunt Combo that includes one of each species will also be drawn. Entries are $6 per entry, and $20 for the Super Hunt Combo, and you can enter as many times as you like. Deadline to apply is Aug. 10, and winners will be notified by Aug. 20. Super Hunt winners can hunt any open hunt for the species they draw, general or controlled hunts. No license is needed to enter a Super Hunt drawing for either residents or nonresidents.

Super Hunt tags are also considered an extra tag, so you can still use your general or controlled hunt tag. For more information, visit the Super Hunt webpage.

War on Weeds—weeds

are everybody’s problem

THE ISSUE: Squarrose knapweed

Squarrose knapweed (Centaurea virgata) is a long-lived perennial native to the eastern Mediterranean area. It invades dry disturbed areas as well as grasslands and rangelands. It tolerates dry and cold conditions better than other knapweed species. Its ability to form dense monocultures allows it to out compete native species. It is not palatable to livestock or wildlife when plants are mature which gives it an advantage over desirable vegetation. Squarrose knapweed stems are highly branched, rough in texture, and can grow 1-3 ft. tall. It has a woody crown and thick taproot. It has deeply lobed lower and rosette leaves. Upper leaves are smaller, linear, have smooth edges and have a bract-like appearance. A single pink to pale-purple flower is produced at branch tips. Squarrose knapweed has pale green to straw-colored bracts at the base of each flower head. Spines on seed heads cling to animals and clothing aiding in dispersal.

Look- A- Likes

Diffuse knapweed (Centaurea diffusa) looks similar, but it has teeth on the edges of the bracts and the bracts are not curved outward like squarrose knapweed.

Integrated Pest Management (IPM)

Options:

• Prevention— Learn to identify this plant. Never transport unknown plant material. Always plant clean seed!

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• Cultural— Establish a healthy stand of beneficial plants. Grazing plants when they are young and palatable may help suppress populations.

• Chemical—Aminopyralid and Picloram are two herbicide active ingredients that can effectively control this weed. Refer to https://pnwhandbooks.org/weed then search “knapweeds”. Always read and follow herbicide label directions.

Justin Hatch, University of Idaho Extension Agriculture Educator in Caribou and Bear Lake Counties. 208-5473205 JLHatch@uidaho.edu

• Mechanical— Hand digging or pulling can be effective on small infestations. Remove as much of the crown as possible. Cultivation can be effective if roots are cut deep below the soil surface.

Photo courtesy of Cindy Roche,

BIRTHDAYS

Bryan D. Scott, Aug. 9

Kevin Glascock, Aug. 9

Chris Showell, Aug. 9

Audrey Thomas, Aug. 9

Logan Atkinson, Aug. 10

Cody Hess, Aug. 10

Pat Sorensen, Aug. 10

Joseph Thomas, Aug. 10

Connie Bastian, Aug. 11

Patrick Bennett, Aug. 11

Martha Ward, Aug. 11

Paula Bradford, Aug. 12

Brittani Coburn, Aug. 12

Tori Green, Aug. 12

Charlotte Jones, Aug. 12

Tricia Marble, Aug. 12

Trisha Moss, Aug. 12

Michael Salter, Aug. 12

Heber Bott, Aug. 13

Toralyn Hill, Aug. 13

Kathy Hubbard, Aug. 13

Brian Jeppsen, Aug. 13

Sheree Jones, Aug. 13

Meagan Lish, Aug. 13

Ryan Ward, Aug. 13

Nancy Benson, Aug. 14

Tyrell Bowen, Aug. 14

Larry John, Aug. 14

Brett Lamb, Aug. 14

Louise Williams, Aug. 14

Shannon Williams, Aug. 14

Ruth Zivkovic, Aug. 14

Cale Briggs, Aug. 14

Ruby Vanderwoude, Aug. 14

Steven Hess, Aug. 15

Brody Hubbard, Aug. 15

Jamie Jones, Aug. 15

Tralin Loughlin, Aug. 15

Juanita Williams, Aug. 15

ON THIS DAY

1786 U.S. Congress unanimously chooses the dollar as the monetary unit for the United States of America

1844 Brigham Young chosen as head of the Church of Jesus Christ of latter-day Saints following the death of Joseph Smith

1854 Smith & Wesson patents metal bullet cartridges

1876 Thomas Edison is granted the patent for Autographic Printing (U.S. Patent 180,857)

1868 American Civil War: Tennessee's "military" Governor Andrew Johnson frees his personal slaves. Celebrated as a holiday by Tennessee African Americans (early 20th century)

1960 "Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polkadot Bikini" hits #1

1969 The Beatles are photographed by Iain MacMillan crossing the street as they walk away from EMI Record-

ing Studios, for the cover of their "Abbey Road" album

1975 Hank Williams Jr. falls off the side of Ajax Peak in Montana

1992 The original U.S. 'Dream Team' wins the basketball gold at the Barcelona Olympics 117-85 over Croatia; featuring superstars Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson, Larry Bird, Scottie Pippen, Charles Barkley, Patrick Ewing

2007 Carlos Slim overtakes Bill Gates as world's richest person with estimated net worth of U.S. $59 billion, according to "Fortune"

2013 Retired Washington Post journalist and editor Ben Bradlee is named as a recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Barack Obama

2017 the Walt Disney Company announces plans to create its own streaming service, cancelling ties with Netflix

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ONEIDA COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

Nicolaus James Banyai, Twin Falls, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50

Jodie Lynn Barnes, Downey, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50 Shelby Hess, Malad, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50

Dax Colton Ward, Providence, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50

James Robert Yudinsky, Sacramento, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50 IDAHO STATE POLICE

Jacob Matthew Atanasio, San Antonio, speeding (16 mph or over), $98.50, costs $56.50

Gordon K Ewing, South Jordan, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50

Da Jiun Gao, Provo, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50

Landon Jason Wells, Kearns, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50

Kate Whitlock, Brigham City, speed-

ing, $33.50, costs $56.50 MAGISTRATE COURT

Skyler Joseph Byington, Holbrook, permit unauthorized person to drive, $54.00, costs $56.50 – Agency: MCPD

McLayne Chlarson, Arimo, transport without proper brand Inspection, $92.50, costs $56.50 – Agency: IDBI

Robert Jones Gilson, Big Sky, use or possess drug paraphernalia with intent to use, $102.50, costs $232.50, 30 days jail, 30 days suspended, 4 months probation – Agency: ISP

Joseph Michael Lancaster, West Valley, possession of controlled substance, $102.50, costs $197.50; use or possess drug paraphernalia with intent to use, $102.50, costs $197.50 – Agency: ISP

Shane David Lancaster, Clinton, possession of controlled substance, $102.50, costs $197.50; use or possess drug paraphernalia with intent to use, $102.50, costs $197.50 – Agency: ISP

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By Gramma Dot

It’s the Olympics! Having never been to Paris, I was glued to the TV for the Opening Ceremonies and fascinated with the layout of the City of Light. Sure, I knew what the Eiffel Tower looked like, I’d seen pictures of the glass Louvre Pyramid and somewhere in my mind I was aware the Seine ran through Paris. However, seeing these landmarks in context was amazing. I watched the “Spiderman-type” tour guide run over roof tops and through buildings. It was a feast for the eyes. Admittedly, I was uncomfortable with the headless Marie-Antoinette and the trio in the Louvre. French culture has better topics to celebrate. The fashion-walk was a little far out, but I applauded the inclusion of the “Fat Lady.” I thought it was a nod to celebrating all body types. Well, that was a little naive.

I talked to Brett the next day and he enlightened me as to what was going on. Seems, this Grandma often misses what is going on, and usually that works out in my favor! In this case the world took artistic liberty with a classic masterpiece and cheapened the experience. That’s too bad. And incidentally, if we are talking French culture, da Vinci was Italian and “The Last Supper” is housed in Italy. What were the French doing using this Italian work to celebrate their culture? However, redemption came near the end of the program when a modern classic, Celine Deon, emerged on the Eiffel Tower singing “Hymne a l’amour.” It was breathtaking, tasteful and rich. And that is the way life is. The world can cheapen and the world can enrich. Do you want cheap or rich? Life is Good because we get to choose. Go USA!!

BRAIN TEASERS

LOOKING BACK

5 YEARS AGO (2019)

In the first weekend of horse racing at the Oneida County track, Todd Thomas, a horse owner, breeder and jockey won three of the six races on Saturday and won another race on Sunday. It was Todd’s birthday on Friday, August 2. What a way to celebrate!

Oneida County 4-H participants are putting the finishing touches on their projects for the upcoming Oneida County Fair. Kids build life skills with hands-on projects in 4-h, whether it is an animal project, sewing, rockets or baking. These programs help teach children to grow confidence, independence, resilience and compassion.

Under the direction of able adults who act as mentors, youths in Oneida County have been involved in the following 4-H clubs: Dog, Horse, Beef, Poultry, Rabbits, Sheep, Dairy Goat, Swine, Sewing, Cake Decorating, Rockets, Leathercraft, Foods, Crochet, Child Care, Art, Woodworking, Wildlife, Archery and Rifles.

The beautiful, well-kept yard of Sharon Jenkins, located at 12 West 90 South, received Malad City Yard of the Month honors for August. Jenkins was nominated by two residents who noticed her attractive yard.

Sharon has a variety of large planters filled with petunias, geraniums and other annuals all around her large yard, with a cluster by her porch, making it very welcoming for visitors. Also planted in front of her porch is a very large hibiscus that should be blooming soon. The hibiscus is named Rose of Sharon. When Sharon was growing up, she lived in Guam with her family where hibiscus grew abundantly.

10 YEARS AGO (2014)

The highlight for the first weekend of racing at the Oneida County track was the trials for the Oneida County Futurity, where eight horses qualified for the two-year old competition. Malad fans will need to attend the finals to cheer on former Malad resident Robert Harrision, whose horse, Bankas Chocolate, came in with one of the top eight times. Malad jockey Todd Thomas rode the horse in the 5th race of the trials and came in with a time of 15.991. The winning times of the eight horses were close, ranging from the top 15.76 to the eighth horse’s time of 16.276, so the final should be an exciting race and one you won’t want to miss.

Four local boys had the opportunity of a lifetime by competing in Cooperstown, New York, at the biggest baseball tournament in North America. Jace Ward, Grady Combs, John Evans, and Trever Howe competed in the tournament the last week in July.

The Malad players competed with a team from Pocatello, the Pocatello Storm. Justin Howe, Trever’s dad, traveled with the team as a coach. There were 104 teams competing in this year’s tournament. Teams from all over the United States traveled to Cooperstown to claim the championship. The Storm won two out of the eight games they played in the tournament. Three of the games they lost were in the final inning by just one run. At the end of the week, they were all inducted into the American Youth Baseball Hall of Fame.

The Idaho Transportation Department will by sending its top equipment operators to a national snow and ice competition in September. Dan Daniels, of ITD’s Malad maintenance shop, will make the trip as one of the top statewide representatives from Idaho. The District 5 (Southwest Idaho) senior transportation technician finished second in the state during ITD’s 2014 state equipment “roadeo” event in June for demonstrating skills and techniques that translate into improved highway maintenance and traveler safety, Daniels has been with ITD for 12 years.

15 YEARS AGO (2009)

Newly elected Lions Club officers for 2009 are Don Schwartz, District Vice Governor; Dave Corbridge, President; Colton Checketts, First Vice President; Rex Robbins, Secretary; Scott McMurtrey, Past President; and J. Welsey Crowther, Membership Committee.

Major Erik Knutsen graduated from Command and General Staff College (ILE) at Fort Shafter, Hawaii. Over the past year Major Knutsen completed Phase I at Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas, Phase II at Fort Douglas, Utah, and Phase III at Fort

20 YEARS AGO (2004) The Malad Minor League team took the Championship at their home tournament. This year’s All-Star team included: (front, left to right) Zach Jeppsen, Dan Blaisdell, Brody Hubbard, Brandon Sorensen, Nishon Neal, T.C. Bercier, Jess Blaisdell, (middle) Griffin Green, Bracken Gibbs, Kyle Daniels, Gunnar Call, Tyrell Hubbard, Cortland Goddard, Dallas Degn, (back) with Coaches Tony Gibbs and Geoff Green.

Shafter, Hawaii.

The Malad High School Cheerleaders learned some new cheers and activities while at their recent Cheerleading Camp. This year’s cheer squad includes Janalie Jensen, Karen Cudney, Hope Murray, Shala McKinney, Mariah Snyder, Moriah Ihler, Stephani Treasure, Katie Neal, Sidney Tubbs, Ashlee Checketts, Stephanie Johnson, Jessica Sorensen, Carlie Stewart, Emily Cudney, Heidi Hannah and Hilary Stayner. They are coached by Jennifer Hill. 20 YEARS AGO (2004)

Karalee Waldron of Samaria recently embarked on a journey of hope and goodwill to a small fishing village in Ghana on the west coast of Africa.

Tina Bullcreek is Northern Title Company’s “Good Deeds Done Daily” winner for the month of August.

Oneida 4-H members in Beginning Woodworking are learning about refinishing furniture. 4-H leader, Lucinda Nimer and her class; Bailey Edwards, T.C. Bercier, Michael Salter, Devin Robbins and Clinton Broadus are refinishing an old 4-H table that is kept in the kitchen at the Extension Office.

Bryan VanBebber was recently selected Soil Conservation Technician for the USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service, Malad Field Office.

The U-16 Softball team took the Co-Championship of the Pocatello Tournament, tying with the Extreme. Team members included Jayk Brooks, Kaylie Neal, Meagan Brooks, Elise Blaisdell, Brittany Buehler, Morgan Brooks, April Neal, Larissa Crump, Becky Colton, Ashli Haven, Nikki Tripp, K’Dee Gerdener, Tazya Williams, Whitnee Wakley, Mattie Jones and Brittney Hess. They are coached by Kenny Crump and Steve Brooks.

The Malad Minor League team took the Championship at their home tournament. This year’s All-Star team included: Zach Jeppsen, Dan Blaisdell, Brody Hubbard, Brandon Sorensen, Nishon Neal, T.C. Bercier, Jess Blaisdell, Griffin Green, Bracken Gibbs, Kyle Daniels, Gunnar Call, Tyrell Hubbard, Cortland Goddard and Dallas Degn. They were coached by Tony Gibbs and Geoff Green. The Little League Program and the Malad Tournament are under the direction of Clair Neal.

30 YEARS AGO (1994)

A wildfire that raged through the Samaria Mountains last week was brought under containment Monday, but not before more than 31,340 acres of public and private grazing lands were burned. Tents lined the high school lawns as Malad High School was transformed into a National interagency Fire Center. Over 700 firefighters from 18 states were encamped at the site during the past week, and were bussed to the Elevator Wildfire scene at the Idaho-Utah border. The fire was declared contained on Monday.

The family of Denee Jones has established the Mary Denee Jones Memorial Fund at the Oneida County Hospital for the formation of a Respiratory Department in her memory.

The 4-H club, Microwave Maniacs Club, treated their parents to a dinner, showing them what they have learned. The whole meal was prepared in the microwave. Club members are: Amanda Panting, Allison Jones, Emily Allen, Melissa Jeppsen, Jennifer Reeder and Lynsey Firth. Their leader is EldaLaine Allen.

40 YEARS AGO (1984)

The Malad Americans and Nationals

competed at the Tetonia tournament. The Americans took third place honors. Members of the team are Brian Jacobsen, Chris Hawkes, Jerry Goddard, Todd Hubbard, Dustin Smith, Jason Peterson, James Thomas, Chris Jeppsen, Perry Ipsen, Scott Kimberling, Steve Thomas, Dustin Olsen, Justin Jones, Kris Baker and Justin Howe. The Nationals captured the consolation championship. Team members are Tyler Facer, Kelly Scott, Mark Roberts, Heath Peterson, Parley Jones, Chad Woodmancy, Tyson Budge, Jedd Smith, Lamonte Jones, Curtis Kennedy, Kirk Willie, Austin Williams, Derk Williams, Casey Woodmancy and Clinton Budge.

Sherrill Dawn Greer, graduated from Idaho State University during summer commencement.

In a recent Court of Honor, Blazer Scouts Kevin Bybee and Russell Howe were advanced to the rank of First Class. As part of their requirement they completed a community service by maintaining the lawn at the American Legion building in Downey.

50 YEARS AGO (1974)

Arne Jones, Malad, was recently elected president of the Future Farmers of America, Southeastern Idaho District. Jones has served as Malad Chapter president, secretary and honorary vice president. He received the State Farm Degree in April.

Elder Rick Griffiths, who will serve an LDS Mission in England, left by plane from the Salt Lake City airport for London.

Jean Thomas received a Bachelor of Arts degree at the Idaho State University Summer commencement exercises in Pocatello. She has a double major, English and music, in the College of Liberal Arts. She graduated with high honors and was recognized as a member of Phi Kappa Phi scholastic honorary society.

The Oneida County Sheriff’s Department has hired James Lucchetti and Bill Neal as new deputies.

Michael Stayner, former Malad man and a member of the Pocatello Police Department, has been promoted from patrolman to detective. He attended Idaho State University and graduated from the ISU Police Academy. He is

the son of Mr. and Mrs. Milo Stayner. John V. Evans was successful in his bid as a nominee for Lieutenant Governor on the Democratic Party ticket, garnering 22,980 votes on the State level. State Representative Lester V. Hartvigsen defeated his opponent, in the bid for State Senator Democratic nomination for District 33, receiving 71.3 percent of the vote.

60 YEARS AGO (1964)

Prior to her departure for the North British LDS Mission, Miss Marilee Dredge will be honored at a farewell testimonial at the Malad First Ward. Jonah Evans, Jr. took his son Melvin Dennis Evans to Salt Lake City to meet a plane for San Diego. Melvin has spent four weeks leave here with his father and grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Jonah Evans. He is serving in the U.S. Navy.

Robert B. Smith of Malad has won participation in one of the nation’s largest technical conventions this month. He has been chosen for the “Future Engineers” program of the Western Electronics Show and Convention to be held in Los Angeles. He will take his science experiment, titled “Solid State Digital Computer Design.” Smith and His Science advisor at Malad High School, Robert W. Waldron, will be guests of the “Wescon” show.

Four Malad High School students, Ann Byrd, Geri Hanson, Barbara Deschamps and Marilee Eliason, will leave for Provo where they will attend a weeklong Journalism Workshop at Brigham Young University.

Seventeen boys of the Malad First Ward Boy Scout troop left on a week’s camping trip to Yellowstone and Glacier National Parks. They will visit Virginia City, Montana and other points of interest enroute. Accompanying them are Boyd Thomas, Herman Miller, Arnold Peabody and Herb Hess. Scouts making the trip are Wendell Landon, Con T. Alder, Larry Dives, Wayne Colton, David Colton, Gary Abbott, Larry Nielsen, Ronny Atkinson, Randy Williams, Michael Colton, Boyd Hess, Johnny Price, Douglas Miller, Steven Miller, Boyd Thomas, Jr., Paul Jones and D. J. Morgan.

70 YEARS AGO (1954)

Winners in three divisions were named at the conclusion of the Oneida County Farm Bureau Talent Find held in Cherry Creek with Mrs. Veda Jones in charge. Winners were as follows: 1st division: Diane Williams, vocal solo, first; David Harris, piano solo, second; 2nd division: Boy’s Chorus consisting of Morgan D. Harris, Brent Littlejohn, Duane Tovey, Sherman Gibbs, first; Girls Chorus consisting of Marilyn Jones, Vona Mae John, Joyce Jones, Ann Ward, Margie Jones, Dalene Moon, second; 3rd division: Helen Blanche Harris, piano solo, first. Gerald Lloyd Jones, A/3/C, arrived from Cheyenne, Wyoming to spend a leave with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Jones. He reports to Fort Ord, California prior to leaving for Japan. Saturday afternoon at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wally Allen, 10 friends of their daughter, Barbara, met to celebrate her 11th birthday. Games were played and refreshments served after which the group attended the movies.

10 YEARS AGO (2014) Jace Ward, Grady Combs, Trevor Howe, and John Evans (left to right) recently competed on the biggest stage for Little League Players. They played with a team from Pocatello at Cooperstown, New York.

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 August 21, 2024, unless otherwise posted. The proposed rule written comment submission deadline is August 28, 2024, unless otherwise posted. (Temp & Prop) indicates the rulemaking is both Temporary and Proposed. (*PH) indicates that a public hearing has been scheduled.

IDAPA 11 – IDAHO STATE POLICE

700 S Stratford Dr, Meridian, ID 83642

11-1301-2401, The Motor Carrier Rules. (Temp & Prop) Proposed language reestablishes text inadvertently omitted in prior rulemaking regarding relief from federal regulations for intrastate motor carriers.

IDAPA 20 – IDAHO DEPARTMENT OF LANDS

PO Box 83720, Boise, ID 837200050

*20-0702-2401, Rules Governing Conservation of Oil and Natural Gas in the State of Idaho.

(*PH) Zero-Based Regulation (ZBR) Rewrite applies to the exploration and extraction of all crude oil and natural gas resources in Idaho, not including biogas, manufactured gas, or landfill gas.

IDAPA 24 – DIVISION OF OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSES

PO Box 83720, Boise, ID 837200063

*24-0201-2402, Rules of the State Athletic Commission.

(*PH) ZBR Rewrite provides clarification on the methods and restrictions of unarmed combat in Idaho.

*24-2901-2401, Rules of Procedure of the Idaho Certified Shorthand Reporters Board.

(*PH) ZBR Rewrite governs the practice of shorthand reporting in Idaho to include licensure, discipline, and fees.

*24-3501-2401, Rules of the Outfitters and Guides Licensing Board. (*PH) Proposed edits remove duplicative language already in statute, update CF2 operation dates, increase the maximum number of operators on certain lakes, and add river section to licensable waters.

*24-3601-2402, Rules of the Idaho State Board of Pharmacy.

(*PH) ZBR Rewrite regulates and controls the manufacture, distribution, and dispensing of controlled substances within or into the state per Idaho Code and regulates the practice of pharmacy per the Idaho Pharmacy Act.

*24-3990-2401, Rules Governing the Damage Prevention Board. (*PH) ZBR Rewrite applies to underground facilities and facility owners for safe excavation, locating and marking, determining damage, emergency procedures, excavator downtime, premarking of intended excavation areas, and appropriate procedures when encountering unmarked facilities.

IDAPA 31 – IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION

P.O. Box 83720 Boise, ID 837200074

31-2101-2401, Customer Relations Rules for Gas, Electric, and Water Public Utilities (The Utility Customer Relations Rules). Per legislative request, rule change requires a utility to mail customers a final notice prior to proposed date of service termination.

IDAPA 58 – DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

1410 N Hilton St, Boise, Idaho

83706

58-0102-2401, Water Quality Standards. Changes remove language that are not water quality standard regulations under the Clean Water Act addressing petroleum releases and storage tanks, and move necessary provisions to companion docket 58-01242401. Comment by 9-6-24

58-0105-2401, Rules and Standards for Hazardous Waste. Rulemaking ensures that state rules remain consistent with federal regulations incorporated by reference that implement the Resource Conservation

and Recovery Act, directed by the Idaho Hazardous Waste Management Act.

58-0110-2301, Rules Regulating the Disposal of Radioactive Materials Not Regulated Under the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as Amended. ZBR Rewrite regulates and places restrictions on the disposal of radioactive materials not regulated under the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, As Amended, at permitted facilities subject to the Idaho Hazardous Waste Management Act and certain radioactive materials at municipal solid waste landfills. 58-0124-2401, Standards and Procedures for Application of Risk Based Corrective Action at Petroleum Release Sites. ZBR Rewrite establishes standards and procedures to determine application measures for property subject to petroleum release response, assessment, and corrective action.

EXECUTIVE ORDERS OF THE GOVERNOR 2024-07, Only Citizens Will Vote Act

NOTICES OF ADOPTION OF TEMPORARY RULE ONLY

IDAPA 02 – DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE 02-0609-2403, Rules Governing Invasive Species and Noxious Weeds

IDAPA 24 – DIVISION OF OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSES 24-3970-2401, Rules Governing Installation of Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Systems

NOTICES OF INTENT TO PROMULGATE RULES –NEGOTIATED RULEMAKING (Please see the Administrative Bulletin for dates and times of meetings and other participant information)

IDAPA 09 – IDAHO DEPARTMENT OF LABOR 09-0108-2401, Rules on Disclosure of Employment Security Information 09-0503-2401, Rules for Determining Bargaining Representatives

IDAPA 11 – IDAHO STATE POLICE 11-0301-2401, Rules Governing Alcohol Testing

IDAPA 15 – OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR / IDAHO MILITARY DIVISION 15-0605-2401, Hazardous Substance Response Rules

IDAPA 26 – DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION 26-0137-2401, Rules Governing Test Procedures and Instruments for Noise Abatement of Off Highway Vehicles

IDAPA 31 – IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION 31-4101-2401, Customer Relations Rules for Telephone Corporations Providing Services in Idaho Subject to Customer Service Regulation by the Idaho Public Utilities Commission (The Telephone Customer Relations Rules)

IDAPA 43 – IDAHO OILSEED COMMISSION 43-0101-2401, Rules Governing the Idaho Oilseed Commission

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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 VERA J. DAVIS, Deceased.

Case No.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

NOTICE IS HEREBY

GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed personal representative of the abovenamed decedent. All persons having claims against the said 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 _________________

Ray Neil Davis 1726 S. 2400 W. Malad, ID 83252

#5639-8-8-15-22-24-T3

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: ERIN MICHELLE HAWKES, Deceased.

Case No. CV36-24-0102

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that CHRISTOPHER BLAIR HAWKES 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 31st day of July 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

#5641-8-8-15-22-24-T3

Vincent Parker Nieffenegger P.O. Box 75 Malad, ID 83252 208-766-6275

IN THE DISTRICT COURT FOR THE 6TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT FOR THE STATE OF IDAHO, IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF ONEIDA

IN RE: Vincent Nieffenegger Legal Name Case No. CV36-24--0105

NOTICE OF HEARING ON NAME CHANGE (Adult or Emancipated Minor)

A petition to change the name of Vincent Nieffenegger, now residing in the City of Malad, State of Idaho, has been filed in the District Court in Oneida County, Idaho. The name will change to Vincent Parker Evans. The reason for the change in name is: Mother's last name, inactive father throughout life.

A hearing on the petition is scheduled for 1:00 o'clock p.m. on (date) September 2, 2024 at the Oneida County Courthouse. Objections may be filed by any person who can show the court a good reason against the name change.

Date: July 29, 2024

CLERK OF THE DISTRICT COURT

Vincent Neiffenegger

Typed/printed name

By: Dale Davis

Deputy Clerk

#5642-8-8-15-22-29-24-T4

Public Notice 2025 Proposed Fiscal Year Budget

(10-01 - 24)-(09-30-25)

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY

GIVEN that the Board of IDAWY Solid Waste District will meet on Wednesday , August 15, 2024 at the hour of 9 :00 a . m . at the Caribou County Fire Station i n Soda Springs, Idaho for the purpose of considering and fixing a final budget and making appropriations to each office, department, service , agency, or institution and fund for the next fiscal year , and to re-open the fiscal year 2324 budget for unanticipated expenses and revenue, at which time any taxpayer may appear and be heard upon any part or parts of the said tentative budget ; and that the following table sets forth the amount to be appropriated to "Salaries" and "Other Expenses " during the fiscal year of October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2025 by said departments, to wit :

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PUBLIC HEARING ONEIDA COUNTY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION

Legal notice is hereby given that the ONEIDA PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION will hold a public hearing on September 4, 2024, at 6:30 P.M. at Oneida County Event Center to consider the following: APPLICATION #: 24-0025 for a Conditional Use Permit APPLICATION BY: Jake and Rachel Hawks

PROJECT SUMMARY: The Hawks are seeking a Conditional Use Permit to build an Accessory Dwelling Unit. The property is located at 5500 West 300 North in Oneida County. The Hawks have proposed to build an Accessory Dwelling Unit for their parents to reside in. The ADU will be located to the southwest side of the primary home using the same driveway and well.

PROJECT LOCATION: The approximately 5 acres is located at 5500 West 300 North Malad City Idaho 83252. You are invited to attend the public hearing and offer comments for consideration.

WRITTEN COMMENTS regarding this application must be received by the Oneida County Planning and Zoning office, no later than five (5) business days prior to the public hearing.

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SYNOPSIS OF THE JULY 2024 MINUTES

ONEIDA COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Per IC

July 8, 2024 - Topics discussed and decisions made: Budgets for fiscal year 2025 were discussed. Claims for payment and meeting minutes were approved. Phone system proposals were shared. A Board of Equalization was convened. Moving back into the regular meeting, an extension was granted for the public hearing scheduled for July 15. The BLM lease on the radio building and the radio club repeater was discussed. The St. John Irrigation Company expressed interest in an environmental impact study. A tax cancellation request was granted. The Assessor’s office will renew a one-year contract with the AS400 hardware and software. The boat

check memorandum of agreement was signed. Comp time and PTO payout was discussed. The Computer Arts (CAI) annual contract was signed. Exceptions to the county vehicle policy for the chief probation officer was discussed. Training options for the Veteran’s Service officer were discussed. Local Assistance and Tribal Consistency Fund (LATCF) was discussed.

July 22, 2024 - Topics discussed and decisions made: Budgets for fiscal year 2025 were discussed Claims for payment and meeting minutes were approved. Phone system bids were reviewed. Planning & Zoning shared a monthly report, discussed proposed

City Council Meeting July

Public Hearing—Variance Application

After a project description by the mayor, staff reports from Shelly Williams and Brett Evanson were presented. Testimony from those in favor and opposed was then given. The project up for discussion was at 430 N Main Street. The applicants, Michael and Rosemary Wells, requested an easement to request the use of the access road as a driveway for a property which does not have a street address, which is not in adherence with stated ordinances.

Shelly Williams reported that PZ recommended against recommendation. The easement itself was not found to be legally owned by the applicants, and not allowed as a driveway under the city code. Issues of a “flag lot” were involved in the determination. PZ’s prior hearing on the subject had ten or twelve attendees who were opposed to the decision.

City Attorney Brett Evanson added to the discussion that the size of the easement was an issue. A fifteen foot wide easement is required by the city, while the state code calls for twelve. Whether the road would constitute a driveway or an access road affects the footage required, however, with access roads requiring twenty feet. Evanson contacted the Fire Chief to discuss the issues, and John Williams contacted the Region 3 Deputy Fire Marshall. In Shimanski’s opinion, the road would constitute an access road and require twenty feet of width.

The Wells’ responded to the information presented. Rosemary Wells expressed her opinion that the easement was not “owned” but a right attached to the ownership of the property in question. She claimed that the easement was potentially being “taken” by the city. The Wells’ indicated that they disagreed on a number of matters of law and interpretation with both the city and the planning and zoning commission. As a result of those differences in interpretation, the Wells stated that they would pursue the issue further legally. The issue at heart is whether the lot can be sold by the applicants for development with the easement to be used as a driveway in order to allow building on the site. The Wells’ stated that they were interested in selling to buyers for home construction, but if the easement was not granted they would take just compensation for the lost revenue as a result of the inability to sell the property.

Brett Evanson reiterated that the council was hearing the issue of whether the easement satisfied the requirements for building, and the city was not in a position to “take” the easement, but could determine whether it met the qualifications for building on. Evanson stated that there are different types of easements, but that this was a fifteen foot easement for accessing the property. Shelly Williams stated that the current ordinance holds that an easement cannot be used as a driveway.

A number of people with interest in the property spoke at the meeting in opposition to the variance.

Disagreements over the language involved in the easement, the city ordinances, and the legal status of various elements of the situation were at an impasse during the hearing, which was closed as a result. The council felt that they were ready to vote on the issue. Lance Tripp motioned that the variance be denied, and the motion passed.

The Wells suggested that they would seek a judicial remedy following the

council’s decision. They requested the recordings of the Planning and Zoning and City Council meetings in order to be provided with them. A FOIA request will need to be filed.

Sheriff

Sheriff Jones reported that the Fourth of July week had gone well, and there were few reported incidents. There were no fires reported. A couple of accidents were reported involving side by sides. The sheriff reiterated that the vehicles required a drivers license to operate. Any passengers under 18 are also required to wear helmets.

The sheriff stated that his department was ready to discuss the budget whenever the city was ready to do so. Likely, this would take place at the August City Council meeting.

PZ

Shelly Williams reported on a few topics which had been brought up over the last month. A manufactured home has been requested to be placed sideways, which goes against the ordinance stating that homes need to be in similar orientation to neighboring homes. The front door will be facing a different direction, which is non-conforming. A powerline is the problem, as it requires a certain amount of distance from the residence. The applicant is seeking a variance to accommodate the issue.

Recreation

Lance Tripp spoke on behalf of the Recreation Department. The sprinkler system for the pickleball court was in progress. Cameras in the location were also in the process of being set up. The light poles for the court are leaning as a result of being placed in sections. Spot welding has been quoted to address the issue, which is not a defect of manufacturing, so not covered by a warranty. $8,300 was the quote for fixing the poles.

There is still money in the Parks budget to potentially fix the problem, especially since hydroseeding grass will be delayed until next year.

Some of the solar panels are in need of being replaced as well.

Superintendent

Signs for speed limits on city streets are ordered but not in yet. The swamp cooler in the concession stand at the Park is being prepared for the season.

Tyler stated that the city needed to come up with a system to deal with road encroachment. As an example, a sewer problem right off a city street resulted in damage to city infrastructure, and incorrectly filled hole by the repair contractor. There is not a mechanism in place in the city code to account for liability from contractors performing maintenance or repair that impacts city assets.

A permit to cut into city roads was his suggestion, creating a bond to cover any unexpected damage.

Tyler Webster also suggested that the city should look at the fees associated with the cemetery.

A window was broken on city property.

Brett Evanson

Evanson stated that he would begin working with Tyler to create a permitting process for work by outside contractors impinging on city property.

Evanson reported that the Wells’ had filed a report for Government Taking Analysis, which is used to review any decisions a citizen feels has resulted in inappropriate “taking” of private property. Evanson suggested that the document be responded to as soon as possible, and returned to the Wells’ to provide the city’s explanation. Evanson stated that the Attorney General’s

fees, and commissioners signed two (2) minor subdivision plats. The next town hall meeting topic is emergency preparedness will be held in late October. Contract cleaning services during fair week and special events was discussed. The BLM lease on the radio building was signed. The Oneida County Deep Creek permit with the Forest Service was discussed. Commissioners set a date for FY2025 budget finalization. The State Insurance Fund report was shared. Commissioners signed the 2nd amendment of the Development Code prior to posting it online as a searchable document. A memorandum of understanding with AirLife Utah was dis-

office has a guideline for evaluating government taking, which he encouraged the council members look over before looking at the analysis.

Code Enforcement

John Christophersen reported 68 total calls, 23 nuisance calls, one dog in the pound at the moment. Four water warnings were issued. “I’ve not had as much going on with dogs, it’s mostly been water.” Christophersen has also been working on addressing trees and vegetation at intersections that potentially block driver views. He requested a misdemeanor infraction for tree ordinance issues. Evanson stated that the ordinance would need to be amended in order to make that possible. Sheriff Jones clarified that the sheriff’s office would need to actually issue the infractions. Tyrell Neal voiced the opinion that if the additional enforcement possibilities would help, he thought it was a good idea to hold a hearing on changing the ordinance. Christophersen mentioned a few specific places in town that were creating potentially unsafe driving conditions as a result of trees, and others with outstanding violations of the nuisance ordinance for grass and weeds.

Trees

Local arborist Trevor reported back on the tree root injections he had performed since his initial meeting with the city council. He reported that there had generally been a good response to the root injections from the trees on city property. He believes that some of the drip lines that water the trees need to be relocated in order to provide the best outcome possible for the city’s trees. Lance asked Trevor to send him official quotes for anything that he sees in need of addressing. The exact nature of how funding the services would be arranged was discussed. There is a grant in the process that might cover the costs. It was agreed by the council that the trees themselves were a big investment, and it was worth giving them the attention and professional oversight they needed.

July 4th

The council discussed the Fourth of July event. One of the discussion points was that during the events, the stage shared by a number of different people ran into some conflicts. Specifically, cords and cables from bands made the stage difficult to use for dancers on the stage.

Tyrell Neal suggested that a Fourth of July Events Committee might be formed in order to deal with some of the logistical and planning details. The event had previously been under the organization of the Chamber of Commerce, which was not planning to take it up again. The Chamber has been revitalized under new leadership, and is reported to be interested in other activities in preference to a large singular event like the Fourth.

The committee was tentatively sketched out, with a number of suggestions that were well-received by those in attendance. Six to Eight people were suggested for the planned committee.

Sound levels at the events were discussed. Apparently, some of the sound system components were not working correctly during some of the events.

Audit

The city spoke with the auditor responsible for conducting the city’s audit. The audit was positive and found no issues with the city. The report was approved.

Dredge

The ongoing issue of the Dredge property in town was discussed. Ear-

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cussed. Oneida County Sheriff shared quotes from several vehicle & body systems camera companies. Expenditures by fund: General Fund/Current expense, $54,514.14; Road & Bridge, $383,333.92; Airport, $25,399.38; Ambulance, $5,523.37; District Court, $1,075.05; Fair/County, $6,856.69; Justice, $27,406.44; Health District, $15,981.23; Parks & Rec., $6,826.33; Indigent & Charity, $15,567.39; Tort $2,323.20; Weeds, $25,179.61; Consolidated Elections, $4,400.00; Opioid Settlement, $248.72; E-911, $5,447.65; Drug Court/Specialty Court Coordinator, $1,970.99 -- Total - $ $582,054.11

lier meetings had covered issues related to a dirt bike track located behind a residence. Jessie Dredge was notified by the city that noise, dust, and other issues had violated the city’s nuisance ordinances and motorized vehicles needed to be discontinued on the property.

Dredge has changed the activities taking place on the property in order to align them with the city’s description of parks, which would allow the current usage of the property into compliance as far as city ordinances.

Lance Tripp stated that he felt the city’s letter was in direct response to the presence of motorcycles, and that the fact they were no longer being used obviated the main concerns on the park of the city. Lance felt that the current use might fall into parks and playgrounds more than it originally had.

Tyrell Neal questioned whether a park or playground needed to be on city property. He was also not necessarily convinced that it met the definition of Park. Evanson clarified that the designation was part of the zoning ordinance as a permitted use, which simply defines activity that does not require a special use permit in order to take place on the property. Whether the new, current uses constituted the need for a special use, or qualified under permitted uses. It was stated that the new current uses don’t rise to the level of nuisance, but potentially might go against the zoning ordinance itself.

The council expressed a certain amount of frustration about the situation, as some members asked whether both sides had come to a place where compromise was no longer possible. The complaints revolved around the airborne dust, the noise, and a few other issues. The property owner has agreed to eliminate motor vehicles, and install astroturf to obviate the dust problem.

A tentative arrangement to move forward under those conditions was arrived at.

Ordinance 474 is the relevant code.

Misc

A motion to fix the pickleball courts and lights for just over $8K was approved.

A sewer backup has been determined to be related to the coupler from the main line. Superintendent Webster expressed the opinion that the coupler’s installation was not the problem, and that it had been fine during its expected service life. He stated that the tree roots were the issue, and they were not planted by the city, but by residents.

According to the bylaws Miriam Teeples, BriElle Ferree, Lindy Nimer, Emery Hanks needed to be approved as new members of the Mayor’s Youth Council. A motion to do so passed. Business Licenses were approved for 4 new businesses.

The August meeting is scheduled for Fair week, which creates some scheduling issues. The meeting will largely be devoted to the budget, so requires as many in attendance as possible. The council decided to leave the day and time unchanged.

Jennifer Hill spoke to the council about renting equipment from the city to pilot a gymnastics program. Since the equipment exists and is not being used, Hill wanted to use it rather than purchase new equipment outright without knowing whether the program would be viable going forward. A price of $500 a year was suggested. Other members of the council suggested that the equipment should be leased for much cheaper than that.

Recent explosion could teach us more about the birth and life of geysers in Yellowstone

Michael Poland, Idaho Capital Sun

Shortly before 10 a.m. on July 23, an explosion of hot water, mud and rock occurred from Black Diamond Pool in Biscuit Basin, Yellowstone National Park, only about 2 miles northwest of Old Faithful. No precursors to the event were detected by monitoring instruments. Dramatic videos posted to social media showed a plume of water and rock fragments rising about 600 feet into the air as people ran for safety. The explosion heavily damaged the nearby boardwalk, and the basin remains closed as geologists assess the activity. Thankfully, no one was injured.

Geologists examining the deposit have noted that the rocks thrown out by the explosion were composed of glacial materials, sandstones and siltstones, and gravels that immediately underlie the silica sinter that forms a veneer on the surface. None of the rhyolite bedrock that is present about 175 feet beneath the surface (based on drilling in the 1960s) was found. This indicates that the explosion was generated at a depth much shallower than that to have not disturbed the bedrock. This is not surprising, because hydrothermal conduits mostly exist at shallow levels beneath the surface in Yellowstone.

The explosion was largely directed to the northeast toward the Firehole River (away from the boardwalk), and the largest boulders — some measuring several feet across and weighing hundreds of pounds — fell in that direction. This fortuitous directionality was probably the reason that no one standing on the boardwalk at the time of the event was injured. Hydrothermal explosions occur when liquid water boils and converts to steam in the shallow subsurface. This sort of transition happens all the time in established geyser systems, like Old Faithful or Steamboat Geyser, where well-defined conduit systems allow that steam and hot liquid water to

take an unobstructed path to the surface, resulting in a geyser eruption. But when the liquid-steam mixture is within a confined space that has become sealed and without that well-defined conduit system, pressure due to the expansion of steam bubbles eventually overcomes the strength of the rock, and an explosion occurs.

In the case of Black Diamond Pool, the July 23 explosion was probably caused by a change in the hot-water reservoir in the shallow subsurface. Silica precipitation can clog conduits or “pipes” in the reservoir leading to accumulation of steam and a pressure buildup. The data that geologists are collecting from the explosion debris will provide even more detail on the exact conditions at the time of the event.

Hydrothermal explosions are more common than you might think in Yellowstone National Park. They are the most frequent yet least destructive hazard, compared to strong earthquakes, lava flows and domes, and caldera-forming eruptions. On average, there are a few hydrothermal explosions of varying sizes somewhere in Yellowstone National Park each year, often in the backcountry where they may go unnoticed.

Some of the largest hydrothermal explosions of the past 150 years in Yellowstone National Park occurred in the 1880s at Excelsior Geyser, which is adjacent to Grand Prismatic Spring in Midway Geyser Basin. The September 1989 explosion of Porkchop Geyser, in Norris Geyser Basin, might be among the most famous hydrothermal explosions in a well-known area. That was witnessed by several visitors but did not cause any injuries.

Another small explosion occurred in Norris Geyser Basin more recently on April 15, 2024. This event was detected by nearby monitoring instruments that were specifically designed for that purpose. Without data from those instruments, that unwitnessed event might never have been recognized. In the monitoring plan for Yellowstone that was

released in 2022, the Yellowstone Volcano Observatory specifically targeted an expansion of hydrothermal monitoring as a goal to address the threat posed by these small but hazardous hydrothermal explosions. Monitoring equipment installed in September 2023 in Norris Geyser Basin is a first step toward realizing that goal.

Much smaller events are even more common — for example, the 2018 rare eruption at Ear Spring, near Old Faithful Geyser. That eruption brought several decades of human garbage to the surface. But larger events can also occur. Since the last ice age ended in the Yellowstone area about 14,000 years ago, there have been more than a dozen hydrothermal explosions that left craters hundreds of feet across. The largest such crater — indeed, the largest hydrothermal explosion crater known on Earth! — is about 1.5 miles across and formed in an event approximately 13,000 years ago at Mary Bay, along the north part of Yellowstone Lake.

It is too early to tell what might be next for Biscuit Basin. The explosion clearly changed the shallow hydrothermal flow paths in the area, and it is unknown how the thermal features will respond. Did we witness the birth of a new geyser? Will

activity return to its previous calmer state, and a placid hot spring will reform? Data being collected by geologists will help us to better understand the July 23 event and how the area might evolve in the future.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:

Many Yellowstone Volcano Observatory scientists contributed to this article, especially Shaul Hurwitz and Mark Stelten (U.S. Geological Survey), and thanks to Lauren Harrison (Colorado State University), Mara Reed (University of California-Berkely), and Jeff Hungerford, Kiernan Folz-Donahue, and Elle Blom (Yellowstone National Park), who led the field response to the July 23 explosion.

Yellowstone Caldera Chronicles is a weekly column written by scientists and collaborators of the Yellowstone Volcano Observatory.

Olympics TV Viewing Schedule, August 9 - 11

Olympics Recap

It has been nothing but round the clock competition from the 2024 Paris Olympics. Into the second week of elite contests, the 33rd Olympic Games has been nothing short of mind-blowing. There have been moments of disappointing defeat, but those moments have been far surpassed by the dominating spirit of determination, grit, tenacity, and resolve to put everything on the line. Over the last week, Team USA has taken a commanding lead on the medal table, leading with 79 total medals after Day 10. Here is a look at those great athletes that have made such a dominating show possible.

With the conclusion of the swimming events, Team USA tallied up 28 medals to surge past Australia in their pool rivalry, 8 of those medals being gold. The women’s team won silver in the 4 x 200m freestyle relay that paled to their gold in the 4 x 100m medley relay and in the 4 x 100 medley relay as they set a new Olympic record, beating the record by nearly a second and finishing a full three seconds ahead of Australia in second place.

Earning individual medals for the women’s team included Regan Smith with a silver in the 100m backstroke, 200m butterfly, and 200m backstroke, Katharine Berkoff with bronze 100m backstroke, Torri Huske with a silver in 100m freestyle, and Kate Douglass with the gold in 200m breaststroke and silver in the 200m individual medley.

Leading the charge for the women’s team was four time olympian Katie Ledecky who made history in multiple ways as she won her fourth consecutive medal in the 800m freestyle, her second gold medal in the 1500m freestyle and a silver medal in the 200m freestyle to make her the most decorated U.S. female Olympian of all time. Throughout the 2024 Olympics, Ledecky has wowed the fans not only with her impressive medal count but her impressive fashion in doing so. In her 1500m qualifying race, she finished the grueling 30 laps 18 seconds before the second place winner. Even in the final race, Ledecky was a standout with a 10 second lead. Competitors accepted that as she alone holds the 20 fastest times in the race, they were all competing for second place.

Ledecky’s counterpart in the men’s 1500m freestyle, Bobby Finke, set a new world and olympic record with his repeat gold medal win. Finke also added a silver in the 800m freestyle. The men’s team won silver in the 4 x 100m medley relay and 4 x 200m freestyle relay. The two swim teams finished out the pool events with a gold in the mixed 4 x 100 medley relay.

Team USA’s success in the water wasn’t limited to the pool as a number of teams and individuals medalled in other various open water events. Evy Leibfarth won bronze in the women's single canoe single. Leibfarth qualified 12th of 12 finalists which put her first to go in the final round. Her strong performance was the one to chase for nearly the entire final round.

The men’s rowing teams turned a corner as they added two medals to the count. The rowing four man team won gold, battling it out to the finish with New Zealand. It was the first men's rowing four medal since the Rome Olympics 1960. The rowing eight man team won bronze, holding the position over the 2000 m race.

Ian Barrows and Hans Henken sailed into a bronze medal finish in the men’s skiff event. After placing in the top 10 in each of their 11 races, they qualified for 12th and final race. Accumulating points across their races, a fourth place finish is all it took to solidify their place on the medal stand.

The women’s gymnastics team didn’t disappoint as they were slated for gold in the team event. Moving into the individual events, they have tallied an additional 7 medals. Simone Biles won gold in the All-Around and vault with a silver in the floor exercise. Suni Lee took bronze in the All-Around as well as in the uneven bars. Jordan Chiles won bronze in the floor exercise with Jade Carey taking bronze in the vault.

“The pommel horse guy” Stephen Nedoroscik found himself on the medal stand once again after a stunning performance in his single event to win a second bronze medal. The gymnast has been compared to Clark Kent by social media fans as the nerdy boy (in his own words) whips off his dark rimmed glasses and transforms into an American hero with his own super human abilities. Nedoroscik completed the vision as he draped the flag around his shoulders like his own Superman cape.

Speaking of heroes, the USA Women's rugby 7s has become an American star in their own right as they won a bronze medal, the first ever medal in rugby 7s. The team clinched the victory over the favored Aussies with a jaw dropping late try in the final seconds to win 14-12. Team USA was deep in their own territory with the Australian defense not allowing any gains when Alex Sedrick broke loose and ran the entire distance of the field for the score. She then made the conversion kick to put them ahead on the scoreboard and place them on the medal stand.

Kristne Faulkner was another that defied the odds, winning a gold medal in the women’s road race when she

had only made the Olympic team as a replacement. Faulkner rode a near perfect race over the 98 miles that put her in position to attack and push at the finish in a way that made her unbeatable. Her win made her the first American rider in 40 years to win a medal in the event. Cycling teammate Peris Benega added a silver medal in the women’s BMX event. Benega had worked her way back from an ACL-LCL surgery in June 2023, only returning to competition in May to qualify for the Paris Olympics.

Capturing gold in all of her events, Lee Kiefer led her team to a golden victory over Italy in the women’s foil team event with Lauren Scruggs, Jackie Dubrovich and Maia Weintraub.

Going four for four, Vincent Hancock won gold in the men’s skeet shooting in his fourth Olympics, beating out his own coachee Conner Lynn Prince in a head to head in the gold medal round. Hancock also claimed a silver medal in the mixed skeet event as he teamed up with another of his pupils, Austen Jewell Smith. In the women’s single skeet event, Smith also found herself on the medal stand in the bronze position.

In similar fashion, coach Brady Ellison won the silver men’s individual archery then took bronze in the mixed with women’s Case Kaufhold. The duo clinched the 6-2 victory over India, awarding Kaufhold with the first medal for Team USA in women’s archery since 1988.

Team USA’s three man equestrian jumping team was awarded the silver medal, a repeat of their Tokyo Olympics accomplishment. Also earning silver was Sergeant Sagen Maddalena in the women's 50m rifle 3 position silver, earning a position on the medal stand in her second Olympics.

Looking for redemption after struggling in their individual triathlon races, the mixed triathlon relay team found their place on the silver medal podium.

The women’s 3x3 women's basketball won bronze over Canada. CapitalizIng on Canada’s mistakes, Team USA hit 5/7 from the free throw line from Canada’s 8 fouls, forced 7 turnovers, grabbed 14 rebounds to win 16-13.

Grant Fisher kicked off Team USA’s track medals as he won the bronze in the men’s 10,000m race. There were high hopes for Sha’carri Richardson as she looked for redemption in the 100m run. Unfortunately she had to settle for a silver medal after she came out of the blocks behind all the competition. Also running in the 100m dash for Team USA was Melissa Jefferson, coming in just behind Richardson for the bronze.

On the flip side, Noah Lyles didn’t disappoint after all his smack talk of being the best in men’s 100m. Win-

ning gold with a personal best time of 9.784, Lyles admitted that he was flying blind in the race, unable to see his toughest competition in lane 7. As he came to the finish line, Lyles leaned in ahead just enough to claim the win. Fred Kerley came in just fractions of a second behind Lyles to finish in third for the bronze.

Team USA’s mixed 4x400 relay team won silver, narrowly missing out on the gold as the team from the Netherlands inched past in the final stretch. Despite coming up second, the team celebrated their new world record set in the qualifying race.

Ryan Crouser added a gold in the shot put, leading the event from his first throw to his sixth. He won the contest with a season best of 22.90 meters. The win made him the first ever man to have 3 golds in shot put. Sharing the light on the medal stand was teammate Joe Kovacs with the silver medal finish.

Winning the first ever USA medal in the triple jump, Jasmine Moore earned bronze on her jump of 14.67 m on one of her first attempts, despite the rainy, wet track. Valarie Allman also made history with her gold medal discus throw. Her repeat win made Allman the first US women to win back to back field event gold medals. Her winning throw of 69.50 meters surpassed the best mark of second-place Bin Feng of China by nearly two full meters.

The final track and field medal for Team USA was earned by pole vaulter Sam Kendricks. Clipping his hands with his spikes early in the competition, Kendricks found his hands bloody and sore. Still, the world class vaulter made his way to a second place finish, coming up short behind his Swedish competitor who set a new world record for the 9th time at 6.25m.

On the tennis courts Austin Krajicek and Rajeev Ram won silver in the men’s tennis doubles. The team found themselves in what was obviously a true matchup of the best as the lead went back a number of times. Coming in for the bronze in a game of no contest was Fritz Taylor and Tommy Paul.

A final gold medal for Team USA came from Scottie Scheffler in the men’s individual golf stroke play. Trailing the leaders and coming in as an afterthought, Scheffler’s win was a come from behind victory for the ages. Moving into the final week of competitions, Team USA looks to keep their lead on the medal stand. It is unlikely that any other country will catch them with the total number of medals, but the real contest will lie in the gold medal count. The 2024 Paris Olympics will truly be an exciting watch down to the very final events.

Allison Eliason

Following are recent calls received by dispatchers at the Oneida County Sheriff’s Office. During the week of 06/02 to 07/06, the Sheriff’s Office investigated 211 new cases. During this time, the Oneida County Sheriff’s Office dispatchers received and unknown number of total calls. This report includes only new investigations and does not include regular investigations, civil services, and the other responsibilities of the Sheriff’s Office.

Sunday, July 7, 2024

• 15:30 Traffic Accident. No injuries

• 18:36 Agency Assist. Tremonton Police

• 23:23 Civil Call

Monday, July 8, 2024

• 07:56 Civil Call

• 08:37 Animal Call. Request for euthanizing deer in median

• 13:42 Civil Call

• 17:20 Citizen Assist

• 22:34 Civil Call

Tuesday, July 9, 2024

• 14:29 Traffic Accident. Fender Bender. No injuries

• 16:14 Fraud Reported

• 16:37 Civil Call16:43 Civil Call

• 16:58 Civil Call

• 17:52 Animal Call. Goats on roadway

Wednesday, July 10, 2024

• 05:42 Suspicious Person

• 08:57 Motorist Assist. Driver flagging down other vehicles

• 10:05 Civil Call

• 10:52 Civil Call

• 11:02 Violation of Protective Court Order

• 16:19 Battery Reported

• 17:11 Welfare Check

• 22:06 Alarm Reported

Thursday, July 11, 2024

• 10:14 Abandoned Vehicle. Maverik

• 13:07 Vandalism

• 16:51 Citizen Dispute

Friday, July 12, 2024

• 08:29 Trespassing Reported

• 12:28 Suspicious Person Reported

• 12:45 Ordinance Violation. Sprinkler on road

• 12:52 Civil Call

• 19:14 Medical Emergency. Possible overdose

Saturday, July 13, 2024

• 09:34 911 Call. Unknown situation

• 19:37 Traffic Accident. Deet struck by vehicle

• 21:17 Violation of Court Order

Sunday, July 14, 2024

• 01:33 Citizen Assist

• 06:41 Traffic Accident. Deer struck by vehicle

• 07:42 Animal Call. Cows loose on road

• 09:02 Ambulance

• 9:41 Alarm Reported

• 16:23 Motorist Assist. Tire change in need of traffic control

• 17:27 Wanted Person

• 18:25 Prisoner Transfer out of county

• 20:37 Info Report

• 22:13 Suspicious Vehicle driving around

Monday, July 15, 2024

• 17:47 Battery Reported. Child involved

• 17:49 VIN Inspection

• 18:29 911 Call. Unknown Situation

• 19:35 Disturbance Reported

• 20:37 Domestic Disturbance Reported

Tuesday, July 16, 2024

• 01:21 Agency Assist

• 02:24 Traffic Hazard. Haybale in roadway

• 07:26 Citizen Dispute. Water rights

• 08:53 Traffic Accident. Pedestrian struck by vehicle

• 10:29 Civil Call

• 18:56 Civil Call

• 20:17 Animal Call

• 20:26 Traffic Accident. Rollover. No injuries

Wednesday, July 17, 2024

• 02:18 Traffic Accident. Deer struck by vehicle

• 07:08 Runaway Juvenile Reported

• 09:29 Traffic Accident. Rolled cement mixer leaking diesel

• 18:07 Fire Reported. Potentially a misidentified mist in the mountains

• 19:25 Citizen Dispute.

• 23:53 Citizen Assist

Thursday, July 18, 2024

• 05:40 Medical Emergency. EMS dispatched

• 08:57 Violation of Court Order Reported

• 17:02 Animal Call

• 17:29 Motorist Assist

Friday, July 19, 2024

• 02:55 Animal Call. Loose horses on

road

• 07:05 Prisoner Transfer out of coun-

ty

• 09:36 Civil Call

• 24:37 Message delivery Saturday, July 20, 2024

• 10:11 Threatening Reported

• 12:14 Fire Reported

• 17:09 Threatening Reported

• 19:20 Traffic Accident

Sunday, July 21, 2024

• 07:49 911 Call. Unknown situation

• 07:56 Traffic Accident. No injuries

• 08:25 Civil Call

• 11:23 Welfare Check. Person reported sleeping near roadway.

• 16:36 Civil Call Monday, July 22, 2024

• 12:16 Trespassing Reported

• 15:57 Civil Call

• 16:33 Alarm Reported

• 21:08 Traffic Control. Road gravel

• 21:17 Suspicious Person

• 23:35 Juvenile Problem. Kids on motorcycles blinding motorists

Tuesday, July 23, 2024

• 00:09 Traffic Hazard

• 14:22 Auto Theft Reported

• 14:58 Civil Call

• 15:01 Civil Call

• 19:37 Traffic Complaint

• 20:57 Fire Reported

• 23:17 Agency Assist. Transport Wednesday, July 24, 2024

• Theft Reported 10:59

• 11:52 Suspicious Person Reported

• 20:18 Litter Reported

• 20:22 Parking Problem. Car blocking roadway

• 21:51 Fire Reported. Corner of 1000 S and 100 W. Determined to be controlled burn

Thursday, July 25, 2024

• 07:04 911 Call. Unknown situation

• 13:14 Motorist Assist

• 15:45 Citizen Assist

• 19:23 Animal Call. Buffalo and calves in roadway

• 21:22 Traffic Hazard. Object in roadway

• 22:34 Traffic Complaint

• 22:48 Traffic Accident

Friday, July 26, 2024

• 05:02 Traffic Accident

• 18:21 Agency Assist. Felony arrest warrant

Saturday, July 27, 2024

• 08:59 Traffic Accident

• 10:49 Civil Call

• 13:46 Suspicious Person

• 17:55 Traffic Accident

• 18:24 Welfare Check

• 19:32 Man shooting at Stone Reservoir

• 20:37 Animal Call

Sunday, July 28, 2024

• 10:38 Traffic Complaint

• 12:19 Shots Fired on Forest Service land

• 12:38 Agency Assist

• 13:04 Motorist Assist

• 14:29 Theft Reported

• 15:10 Traffic Accident

• 17:12 Agency Assist

• 17:40 Welfare Check Monday, July 29, 2024

• 00:46 911 Call. Unknown Situation

• 14:53 Civil Call Tuesday, July 30, 2024

• 02:47 911 Call. Unknown situation

• 08:05 Agency Assist. Stolen vehicle locate

• 12:01 Prisoner Transfer out of county

• 13:42 Welfare Check

• 14:29 Ordinance Violation. Water on roadway

• 14:43 Motorist Assist Wednesday, July 31, 2024

• 10:58 Ordinance Violation

• 12:26 Assault Reported

• 15:05 Traffic sign down Thursday, August 1, 2024

• 07:07 Traffic Accident. Tree hit by vehicle

• 10:22 Welfare Check

• 10:41 Citizen Dispute

• 10:45 Missing Person

• 12:06 Harassment Reported

• 16:06 Civil Call

• 17:49 Medical Emergency

• 22:22 Traffic Accident

Friday, August 2, 2024

• 00:00 Motorist Assist

• 16:54 Civil Call

• 19:00 Civil Call

• 22:05 Motorist Assist

• 23:58 Juvenile Problem Reported Saturday, August 3, 2024

• 09:30 Animal Call. Possible abuse reported

• 14:13 Medical Emergency

• 20:09 Motorist Assist

• 22:30 Citizen Assist

• 22:36 Welfare Check

Adventures are important for kids

Allison Eliason

Ranch kids can sometimes be a sort of a phenomenon. They are little bodies with big dreams and ideas trapped inside without the thought that they can’t do whatever it is that they want to do. They go about following the big ranchers working day in and day out and figure they are just as capable, just as intuitive and just as strong. As funny and maybe even as frustrating as it is, they don’t seem to believe that they have any limits.

With a big wide world out there to explore, why should they ever believe they can’t accomplish what they set their mind to?

The truth is, in an attempt to keep kids safe, opportunities for childhood crusades are going by the wayside. Instead of letting kids roam around the neighborhood or take a walk down the street with their friends, they are being cooped up under the constant supervision of helicopter parents. And unfortunately, it is beginning to take its toll.

Speaking with the Washington Post in October of 2023, psychology research professor Peter Gray and anthropologist David Lancy admitted concerns they have that the lack of truly independent play is leading to a mental health crisis in kids.

Some favorite movies from my childhood center around a pack of friends that gather out on the streets to play pick-up games, form a club or just hang out. From the Sandlot to The Little Rascals to The Goonies they showed life as a kid independent of hovering adults that wanted to ensure that they could stay safe and happy.

It’s too bad that in an attempt to help, to keep them from harm, to prevent the possible bad that COULD happen, kids are also being kept from the amazing growth we know could also happen. Instead, what kids are learning is that

bad things are constantly happening around them and they alone can’t handle it. They need parents to tell them to avoid falling off the fence or how to not scrape up their knees. And as they grow up, they are going to face far bigger challenges and just might not have the mental toughness to handle it. Sadly enough, kids are more likely to suffer from the devastating effects of anxiety and depression than they are of scraping a knee, breaking an arm or evening being kidnapped by a stranger these days. While there are countless reasons I’m grateful to raise my kids on the ranch, watching them learn to be independent as they work and play has got to be top of the list. They come and go for drinks and snacks, to grab a rope or to snag a tool, but for the most part my kids, like so many other ranch kids, are out for adventure all day everyday. Am I nervous that the worst possible scenario could happen? Often, yes. But we are choosing to live outside of that fear and when we do, we see our kids flourish. More often than not, I’m surprised how wrong I can be when I think my kids can’t do something or might get hurt. We come along a situation that I want to carefully steer everyone through only to find that these industrious, creative and competent kids are already masters of sticky situations. They know how to solve problems and fix what seems to be broken. And they prove to me time and time again that there is very little they can’t handle. Because I’m a mom, I probably won’t stop worrying or thinking of those scary things that might happen. But when I do, I want to remember that instead of trying to protect them with a helpless shield of don’t-do-that-youmight-get-hurt, I have already armed them with past experiences of strength, courage and know-how to help them get through the next big challenge.

Back To School Transportation Safety

Jody Reeves

It's that time of year once again where the question of whether or not you are ready for school to start will be asked. No matter which side you stand on there is no stopping it and if you think that it doesn't affect you because you don't have school aged kids then I’m here to tell you how it does. One of my alter egos is a school bus driver as well as a driver trainer. Every year thousands of school bus drivers are required to participate in several hours of training in order to do their job. Part of my job as a bus driver trainer requires me to travel to Boise to receive the training material and attend training meetings where we discuss things like bus safety. This training almost always includes stop arm violations which inevitably starts a discussion on the amount of these types of violations we see as bus drivers every year. For those who may not know what a stop arm violation is, it is when another vehicle on the road passes a stopped school bus that has its red lights flashing. Similar to a traffic light, school buses are equipped with both yellow and red flashing lights. Also similar to a traffic light if a driver in another car sees yellow flashing lights they should begin to slow down and prepare to stop. If red lights are flashing on the bus, other drivers should come to a complete stop regardless of which direction they are traveling in. The only exception to this rule is if you are traveling in the opposite direction on highways with four or more lanes with two lanes going in each direction. After stopping for a bus with red flashing lights drivers should remain stopped until all children are clear of the road and the bus driver turns off the red flashing lights.

A few things drivers should consider when encountering a school bus on the road are: 1- The vast majority of students in our area that ride the bus are elementary school age. This means that they themselves are going to be much less aware of their surroundings. The excitement of

going back to school and then returning home to report their day to their parents will often have them running on and off of the bus not thinking about road safety so it is up to us as responsible drivers to be watching for them.

2- Several buses now come equipped with stop arm cameras. Like many other times in our lives our actions while driving are being recorded. The days of passing a bus then denying it was you are over. These cameras are capable of recording cars' make, model, license plate, and drivers image.

3- Local law enforcement takes these violations seriously. Often early on in the school year an officer will follow a bus on its route to see if drivers are obeying the laws in regards to stopped school buses. In the Boise training I mentioned earlier law enforcement officers brought dashcam videos of them doing just that. Dozens of vehicles were caught passing buses with their flashing lights on. It happens way more than any of us think.

4- Lastly and most importantly is that you as a driver do not want to live with the experience of causing a horrific accident because you were not watching for buses and the students they are transporting. As bus drivers there is no worse feeling than seeing a car pass us when our lights are flashing and students are trying to load or unload.

As schools in the area begin to start the year next week please remember it takes all of us to help keep the children safe as they travel back and forth from school. Parents please help children to follow proper loading and unloading procedures and drivers watch for the yellow school buses and their flashing lights.

Jody Reeves is the sports writer for the Enterprise in Caribou County (our Allison in Caribou, if you will). He is also a bus driver for the school district, and provided this back to school reminder, which I thought was just as important to Oneida County. BH