The Idaho
Fair returns to highlight the end of summer
As in most places across the country, the county fair takes place in Oneida County the week immediately prior to the start of school. For those who don’t necessarily look forward to the start of classes with exuberance, the fair provides a last chance to relax and enjoy what summer has to offer—food, fun, sun, and friends. For those who look forward to school getting underway, the fair offers a chance to catch up with friends who they maybe haven’t seen for several months and get a last fair-style meal before heading to the cafeteria. For many adults, the end of the races transitions easily into the start of the fair, and the night’s entertainments are a hit with those of all ages.
This year’s fair features horse pulls in addition to the standard rodeo and family fun events, as well as a hypnotist, magician, kids barnyard party, and plenty of other attractions.
The Fair will run through Saturday, ending with the traditional Family fun Rodeo.
As of press time, only Monday’s events had been finished, and a report of some of those events is presented here, with more to follow next week when the bulk of events have happened.
Next week’s edition of the Enterprise will be able to provide full results for the Open Class categories, rodeo events, Showmanship awards and Market Animal sale results, as well as reports on other things that are taking place this week. A schedule of the remaining events can be found on the next page, or on the Fair Board’s Facebook page. Ken Moss is the Chairman of the Fairboard, and John Hardy is the Vice Chair. The other members include Secretary Diane Skidmore, Todd Thomas, Lacey Clark, Eric Eliason, ShaNae Blaisdell, and Hugo Ramos. Considering that the board also runs and plans for the horse races which finished literally the day before the
fair, much credit should be given to their efforts and willingness to put in so many hours of hard work. If you have kids or grandkids, you’ve probably already been down to the Event Center this week. If not, you’ve probably been down anyway. If you haven’t been down yet for some reason, make sure to
put it on your to-do list. Beyond showing support for the kids who have worked so hard on their projects, or the organizers, judges, and participants who have also worked very hard, it’s a great way to spend the last days of summer among members if your community and out of the house!
NEWS IN BRIEF
Idaho firefighter in critical condition after wildfire accident
Justin “Riley” Shaw, 26, from Boise was working on the Coffee Can Saddle Fire in the Salmon River when a falling tree struck him at around 10 p.m. on Saturday. Shaw was life flighted to St. Joseph’s Regional Medical Center in Lewiston before being taken to Sacred Heart Medical Center in Spokane, according to a news release from the U.S. Forest Service. The forest service said in the release, “Our thoughts and prayers are with the injured firefighter, as well as their affected family, friends, and co-workers”. A GoFundMe fundraiser set up foar Shaw had raised over $46,000 as of Tuesday. Shaw was described in the account as “dedicated wildland firefighter and proud Christian born and raised in Idaho”. It also said that he had suffered a, “traumatic brain injury as well as several broken bones.” For the foreseeable future, Shaw will be in the hospital’s intensive care unit.
New fishing pond near Salmon
According to East Idaho News, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game announced the opening of Johnson Pond to fishing. Johnson Pond is nearly 6.5 acres, making it the largest community fishing pond in the Salmon Region. The pond has been stocked with 1,000 rainbow trout from the Idaho Fish and Game’s Mackay Fish Hatchery. Months of planning led to an agreement with the access and improvements to the site. The Johnson Pond is bordered to the north by the Bureau of Land Management’s Eight Mile River Access. Fishermen may access the pond by parking at the BLM’s access site and walking 50 yards. Dahle’s Red-E-Mix borders the pond on the southwest side. Fish and Game asks the public to respect the property boundaries to ensure future access to the pond. General fishing season rules apply and small watercraft, such as inflatable rafts or float tubes are allowed.
House explosion in Maryland kills at least 1
A house in Maryland exploded on Sunday, killing at least one and damaged surrounding homes in its blast radius. The explosion occurred in Bel Air, after a gas leak was reported. The Master Deputy of the Maryland State Fire Marshal Oliver Alkire said, the fire department initially responded to a reported gas leak, but while still on their way to the home, the home exploded. Alkire said to reporters, “I’ve been on the job for nearly 18 years…This is one of the largest explosions I’ve seen, especially in Harford County”. Firefighters found one victim dead at the scene and continued to search through piles of debris to locate other potential victims. The house that exploded was listed for sale and it was unknown whether or not anyone was still in the house at the time of the explosion. Alkire said that there was an odor of gas present in the area before the explosion. He told reporters it was unclear if the explosion was intentional. The cause of the explosion remains under investigation. The public has been asked to stay away from the scene while investigators work in the area.
Horse pulls are new to this year’s Fair events, and were a big hit with the Monday crowd.
Goat shows have expanded this year, to include a Market animal show in addition to Showmanship.
Horse pull involves a team of horses moving an increasing sled filled with weights over a prescribed distance.
Mini-Horse was the first of the many horse shows to take place at the Fairgrounds. Brookell Nimer competes here in the Riding Trail portion.
Here, Wynn Werk makes his way around the course as his parents look on.
Hypnotism and magic will be on offer throughout the week.
Final Week of Races awards blankets
The final week of races at the Oneida County Fairgrounds went off in decent weather, with the full slate having been run on each of the three weekends. It was decided to expand the races to three weeks in an attempt to counter the previous year’s forced cancellations of one of the race days. Better safe, as they say, than sorry, and the end result was a treat for those who love the races.
On Saturday, the handle was $9,649.
In the first race on Saturday, a Quarter Horse Maiden with a blanket sponsored by US Bank, the winner was Go My First Doll, ridden by Pedro Rueda and owned by Gloria Ortiz. Wonderin Star, ridden by Eric Ayala and owned by Scott and Sherry Erickson took second, followed by Jesus Flores on Big Shot, owned by Hernsley Ranch.
The second race was a Quarter Horse Speed Index with a blanket sponsored by KJ’s Superstore. In first place was Lm Concords Secret, ridden by Oscar Villa and owned by Dorian Montero. Second went to Jcic N Bee C, ridden by Joel Cruz and owned by Darian Burt. Third was Raise Z Cash, ridden by Jesus Flores and owned by Richard Winberg.
The third race, a Quarter Horse Maiden with a blanket sponsored by Malad Gun Club, was won by Rubysbestcard, ridden by Eric Ayala and owned by Hernsley Ranch. Second was The Saime Pro, ridden by Joel Cruz and owned by Valentin
Gutierrez. Third went to Ms Solid Hitter, ridden by Luis Roche and owned by Kim Hollingsworth.
The fourth race was a Quarter Horse Derby, with a blanket sponsored by Malad Plumbing. The Derby was won by Outlawsteff, owned by Kim Paulsen and ridden by Jose Borbonio. Second was Pappas Western Fame, ridden by Never Marin and owned by Gordon Knudsen and Kim Randall. Third was Odell Cruz on Ps Rocky Mountain owned by P and S Syndicate.
The fifth race, Quarter Horse Stakes with a blanket sponsored by the Fair Board, was La Punsada ridden by Pedro Ortiz. Second was Desirio Ta Mooneagle, ridden by Joel Cruz and owned by Darian Burt. Third was Te Runnin Royal Kid, ridden by Jesus Flores and owned by Guillermo Duarte.
The sixth race, a Thoroughbred Allowance with a blanket sponsored by Super Sport Farms, was won by Super Classic, ridden by Jesus Flores and owned by Guillermo Duarte. SEond went to Thegreatgeneration, ridden by Pedro Ortiz and owned by Gloria Ortiz. Third went to Muscle Head, ridden by Jondives Yazzie, and owned by Tyrril Tsosie.
For Sunday’s races, the handle was $16,630.
In the first race, the 89 and Under Stakes with a Blanket sponsored by the Boyd Varney family, Hez More Lethal ridden by Joel Cruz and owned by Darian Burt took first, followed by Jose Espinoza on Sketchy
Politics owned by Ricardo Castillo and Rainee Browning. Third went to Jesus Flores on Jesses Flys owned by Javier Duarte.
In the second race, the Thomas Market Overnight Futurity, Idaho Jess ridden by Oscar Villa and owned by Dorian Montero took the blanket sponsored by Thomas Market. Second went to Jesus Flores on La Iguana, owned by Benedito Estrada. Third went to Eric Ayala on Hidden Version.
The third race was a Mixed Breed Derby, with a blanket sponsored by the Fair Board. The winner was Just a Ruger, ridden by Jesus Flores. Second went to Bob Hasta La Luna, ridden by Jose Espinoza and owned by Rainee Browning. Third was Oscar Villa on Separate Kisses, owned by Five Livestock Company.
The fourth race was a Thoroughbred Allowance, with a blanket sponsored by Silver Spur Insurance. In first was Our Honey Bunny, rid-
den by Jose Borbonio and owned by Bruce Hillman. Second was Jesus Flores on Maintainence Matt, owned by Richard Michael Senna. Third was Thegreatgeneration, ridden by Pedro Ortiz and owned by Gloria Ortiz.
The fifth race, a Quarter Horse Futurity with a blanket sponsored by the Fairboard, was Rj Spicer, ridden by Never Marin and owned by Jose Rios. Second was Oscar Villa on Prize Winning Chick, owned by Five Livestock Company. Third went to Sheknowsshesmokn, ridden by Jesus Flores and owned by Edward Jamison.
In the sixth race, a Quarter Horse Allowance with a blanket sponsored by Central Service, first place went to Senor Call, ridden by Eric Ayala and owned by Wes Kellet. Jose Borbonio rode Bruce Hillman’s Blue Gunner to second place, and Never Marin rode Italian Waves, owned by Win the Day Racing, to third place.
Goat Shows getting bigger; new market category added
In recent years, participation in the Goat Shows at the Oneida County Fair has increased. In addition to the Showmanship and Quality classes, this year a Market animal category was added, which adds a new dimension to the representation of goats in the fair. The winners of the Market class will be added in to the other sales on Saturday, leading to further variety for what is available for purchase, and the potential for more kids to sell more animals. Because the goat shows involved a number of kids, classes, and tabulation we are not able to fit them in to this week’s issue, but will provide a full account next week, along with beef, swine, sheep, rabbits and poultry. Stay tuned!
Oneida County Quarter Horse Futurity
Thomas Market Overnight Futurity
Oneida County Mixed Breed Derby
Sponsored by Silver Spur Insurance
This year’s Goat shows are even bigger than last years, and hopefully the trend will continue.
Blanket sponsored by Central Service
New Portraits in Museum
In July 2024, Diane Anderson presented the Oneida Pioneer Museum with a pioneer-era crayon portrait of her great-great-great-grandfather, John Price. The large portrait had hung in Diane’s grandmother’s house for as long as Diane could remember before being moved from the Mary Daniels home to Deon Daniels Jones’s home. After consulting with her Daniels cousins, Diane decided the portrait should go to the Museum where future generations will see it.
John Price was one of the first settlers in Malad Valley, arriving in 1868. He served as the 1st Counselor to Daniel Daniels, the first bishop of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Malad. The Oneida Pioneer Museum will have the portrait of this prominent pioneer professionally conserved with the gold gilt frame refurbished. The large portrait will eventually hang in the Museum along with dozens of other crayon portraits.
Today when the word “crayon” is used, most people think of colored wax pencil-shaped toys used by children to color pictures. However, from the 1840s through the early 1920s, crayon portraits were weak photographic images that provided the base for extensive, detailed
handwork by an artist using charcoal or pastel paints. The portraits were often nearly life sized and were prized possessions of families as they were usually the only way ancestors were remembered.
A representative of the Idaho Heritage Trust told Fay Cottle, retired Director of the Oneida Pioneer Museum, that the Museum has the best collection of pioneer-era crayon portraits in the State of Idaho. Funded by grants from the Idaho Heritage Trust, the Idaho State Historical Society, and the Idaho Community Foundation, restoration and preservation has been done on almost all crayon portraits in the Museum. Professional preservationist, DiAnne Iverglynne, has done most of the work on the portraits to ensure that they survive another 100 years.
Everyone is invited to visit the Oneida Pioneer Museum to see if crayon portraits of their ancestors are looking down at them from the Museum’s walls. Anyone who has a crayon portrait of a pioneer connected to Oneida County is welcome to donate it to the Museum so that it can memorialize the earliest history of Malad Valley and Oneida County.
Dog Show leads Fair Week
As is often the case, the Oneida County Dog show, which has been led by Emily Christiansen for over fifteen years, was held bright and early on the first day of the fair.
Dog handlers, their family, friends, and spectators gathered for a series of events that offered equal parts professionalism and cuteness. Dog Show Buckles for the event were sponsored by Kanine Korner.
Judge Beth Kruis noted that she was impressed by the level of readiness on the part of the handlers, and took time during and after the event to share some of her knowledge and training with the kids.
Overall Grand Champion in Obedience was Kennedee Thomas, and Eva Coleman was the Reserve Champion. In Showmanship, it was the reverse, with Eva Coleman named Grand Champion, and Kennadee Thomas named Reserve. Competing throughout the day were Eva Coleman, Kayla Wilson,
Lyndee Nimer, Kennadee Thomas, Paisley Maughan, Brookell Nimer, McCall Summers, and Wynn Werk. Pee-Wees included Haisley Nimer, Rhyatt Nimer, Charlotte Werk, and Rhett Coleman.
In the Rally event, which is in its second year at the fair, handlers were required to lead their dogs through a course that required a series of moves—either directions, actions, commands. All of this was set against a timed score, and created an entertaining level of drama. Kennadee Thomas was the Grand Champion of the rally, with Kayla Wilson named the Reserve Champion.
Quite a few of last year’s Oneida County Dog Show contestants made their way to Blackfoot for the state level event, and the participants were all encouraged to do so this year as well. Registration is open until August 29.
Watering is allowed only during the following hours:
6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
• To avoid further restrictions, do not water every day.
• This applies to both Deep Creek and City Culinary Water.
• The only exception to the hours will be given to owners who have sprinkling systems with timers.
• No open hoses are allowed on the Deep Creek System.
Fines will be given in accordance to Malad City Ordinance No. 443. This Will Be Strictly Enforced!
John Price with crayon portrait of his great-great-grandfather, John Price.
Visiting southeast Idaho from Portland for a family reunion, Jack toured the Oneida Pioneer Museum just after the portrait was donated to the Museum.
Lyndee Nimer interact with judge Beth Kruis.
The Pee-Wees get their shot at dog showing, with a little help.
The participants of this year’s Dog Show pose with their ribbons.
4-H Demo Contest
Over the last several years, participation in the Demonstration Contest for 4-H has grown slowly but surely since Kristal Ford took her demonstration to the State Fair in Blackfoot. At the time, she was the sole participant. Last year, several more students signed up, and this year four 4-H members presented their information on a variety of topics.
Samantha Schrenk, “Equine Health”
Samantha went through the most important health issues to be aware of when raising horses. She discussed food, water needs, mineral and nutrient needs, as well as issues such as horse dentistry and other medical needs.
She also discussed addressing changes in feed. Samantha suggested owners make changes gradually to reduce risk of upset. One method is to replace 25% every two days. Gradual changes are important for every major alteration to a horse’s environment and care.
Samantha advised not to feed immediately before or after exercise. Let horse cool completely down. Horses thrive on routine, and have an amazingly accurate internal clock.
She ended by summarizing the things to remember—clean water, feed twice a day, provide roughage, avoid musty or moldy feed, give enough time to digest, provide access to salt and minerals, treat for worms.
Cassidy Schrenk, “Equine First Aid Kit”
Cassidy discussed a first aid kit for riders to have on hand for horses. It is important to always have immediate resources available in case of an incident. She suggested that the kit needs to be portable, well organized, and airtight.
Equipment for the kit should include: a thermometer, stethoscope, latex or rubber gloves, water, scrubbing brush, sharp knife or scissors, water, wire cutters, tweeers, clippers, flashlight, clean bath sized towels, syringe and needles, hoof pick.
A trick that Cassidy mentioned she had discovered was to put a hole in lid of the water bottle to create pressure and allow for better application to a wound. Use tweezers for ticks
and splinters. Use clippers to clean around wound. Use a flashlight to clean in dark stall. Towels are used for wound compression, or to lay items on to stay away from dirt.
Wound Care items include antiseptic scrub (Iodine), hydrogen peroxide, rubbing alcohol, alcohol wipes, wound creams, and popsicle sticks.
Bandage equipment includes cotton rolls/diapers, Vet Wrap, Athletic Tape, (Duct Tape) of course), and Electrical tape.
Meds include: Probiotic, Electra Boost, Butte and ir Banamine, Fly Spray.
Cassidy explained that materials could be purchased online easily.
Maudee Leavitt—5 Ws of Vaccinations
Maudee Leavitt gave a rundown of vaccinations, starting by explaining the “what?” in which she explained what vaccines are and how they work.
The “Who” covered the fact that most vaccines are given at birth, branding, weaning, and prior to the season. Most feedlots will vaccinate cows coming in. Producers should work with vets to determine which are most effective and useful for area. If you buy steer from breeder, it will be done for you.
The “When” should be before the animal encounters disease. Maudee explained that vaccines need 2-6 weeks to build a response and work correctly. A booster about 4 weeks after the first shot.
The “Where covered injection sites. Every place where an animal is poked becomes a site. Reactions can result from injection sites that are used often. Shots should be given in the neck area for least intrusion.
The “Why” explained that there are many diseases and pathogens that cows encounter. Every time an animal gets sick, there are losses in weight and production. Some diseases can cause death.
Austin Schrenk—“How to Tie a Horse”
Austin Schrenk presented a tutorial on tying three main knots that she uses to tie her horse. The knots can be used to keep horses safe during emergencies. The knots discussed included the “Bank Robber Knot,”
“Slipknot,” and “Haeflinger’s Hitch. Austin said that she liked the Bank Robber’s knot best, as it was easy to tie and use.
Judge Jaime Olsen took a bit of time coming to her decision. The judging for 4-H demonstration is based on a number of factors, and the event is one that can be pursued at the State Fair. The participant’s knowledge of the subject area, speaking skills, and ability to answer questions and respond to the judges are all factored in.
At the end of the day, Samantha Schrenk was awarded first and Cassidy second in their division, and Austin Schrenk won first and Maudee Leavitt second in the younger division.
Weeds—weeds are everybody’s problem
THE ISSUE: Syrian beancaper Syrian beancaper (Zygophyllum fabago) is a deep-rooted herbaceous perennial native to the Mediterranean area. It invades disturbed areas, roadways, grasslands, and other sites. It can form dense monocultures that outcompete native species. Its presence reduces forage quality seeing how it is unpalatable to livestock. Syrian beancaper can grow up to 3ft in height and width. Branched stems extend from a woody crown. Leaves are leathery, thick, hairless, and are composed of two ovel shaped leaflets, giving them a y-shape. Flowers are small and compact each having 5petals. They are white, cream, yellow or copper colored with pinkish veins. Seed pods are oblong, ribbed, have 5 compartments, and are 1 ½” long. Each seed pod compartment contains several seeds. Syrian beancaper reproduces from seed and vegetatively from rhizomes. Seed is dispersed by wind, water, animals and humans. Control of this weed can be very difficult. Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Options:
• Prevention— Learn to identify this plant. Never transport unknown plant material. Always plant clean seed!
• Mechanical— Hand digging or pulling can be effective on small infestations. Remove as much of the roots as possible. Tillage is not recommended because it can repro-
courtesy of California Department of Food and Agriculture, CDFA, Bugwood.org
duce from rhizomes, allowing it to spread.
• Cultural— Establish a healthy stand of beneficial plants that will compete for essential resources.
• Chemical—Glyphosate and Metsulfuron are two herbicide active ingredients that may control this weed. Refer to https://pnwhandbooks.org/ weed then search “beancaper”. Always read and follow herbicide label directions!
Justin Hatch, University of Idaho Extension Agriculture Educator in Caribou and Bear Lake Counties. 208-547-3205 JLHatch@uidaho.edu
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Cassidy Schrenk presented her ideas on “Equine First Aid Kits.”
Maudee Leavitt spoke about Cattle Vaccinations.
Cassidy Schrenk, Samantha Schrenk, judge Jaime Olsen, Austin Schrenk, and Maudee Leavitt.
Malad Elementary Breakfast
Monday, August 19 – Cereal Assortment, Mini Pancakes, Fruit, Juice/ Milk
Tuesday, August 20 – Cereal Assortment, Breakfast Round, Fruit, Juice/Milk
Wednesday, August 21 – Cereal Assortment, Breakfast Burrito, Fruit, Juice/Milk
Thursday, August 22 – Cereal Assortment, Poptarts, Fruit, Juice/Milk
Malad Middle Breakfast
Monday, August 19 – Cereal Assortment, Mini Bagels, Fruit, Juice/ Milk
Tuesday, August 20 – Cereal Assortment, French Toast, Fruit, Juice/ Milk
Wednesday, August 21 – Cereal Assortment, Breakfast Round, Fruit, Juice/Milk
Thursday, August 22 – Cereal Assortment, Oatmeal, Fruit, Juice/Milk
Malad High Breakfast
Monday, August 19 – Cereal Assortment, Mini Bagels, Fruit, Juice/ Milk
Tuesday, August 20 – Cereal Assortment, French Toast, Fruit, Juice/ Milk
Wednesday, August 21 – Cereal Assortment, Breakfast Round, Fruit, Juice/Milk
Thursday, August 22 – Cereal Assortment, Oatmeal, Fruit, Juice/Milk
Choices of Milk, Fresh Fruit & Veggies Served Daily in all Schools
Curlew Senior Citizens’ Menu
Every meal served with Juice/ Milk/Coffee & Salad Bar
Aug. 20 - Swiss Steak w/Rice, Green Peppers, Fruit, Roll, Dessert
Aug. 22 - Potato Bar, Fruit, Roll, Dessert
Malad Elementary Lunch
Monday, August 19 – Corndog, Chips, Food Choice – Carrot Sticks or Applesauce
Tuesday, August 20 – Ravioli, Garlic Bread, Roll, Food Choice – Corn or Peaches
Wednesday, August 21 – Hamburger Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Food Choice – Green Beans or Mixed Fruit
Thursday, August 22 – Quesadilla, Baked Fries, Food Choice – Cheesy Refried Beans or Grapes
Malad Middle Lunch
Monday, August 19 – Quesadilla, Cheesy Refried Beans, Food Choice – Pears or Corn
Tuesday, August 20 – Ravioli, Garlic Bread, Salad Bar, Food Choice –Fruit Cocktail or Green Beans
Wednesday, August 21 – Chicken Nuggets, Mac & Cheese, Salad Bar, Food Choice – Peaches or Sliced Cucumbers
Thursday, August 22 – Chicken Burger, Baked Fries, Salad Bar, Food Choice – Grapes or Carrot Sticks
Malad High Lunch
Monday, August 19 – Quesadilla, Cheesy Refried Beans, Food Choice – Pears or Corn
Tuesday, August 20 – Ravioli, Garlic Bread, Salad Bar, Food Choice –Fruit Cocktail or Green Beans
Wednesday, August 21 – Chicken Nuggets, Mac & Cheese, Salad Bar, Food Choice – Peaches or Sliced Cucumbers
Thursday, August 22 – Chicken Burger, Baked Fries, Salad Bar, Food Choice – Grapes or Carrot Sticks
Malad Senior Citizens’ Menu
Every meal served with Juice/ Milk/Coffee Aug. 16 -Grilled Hamburgers and Hot Dogs, Fruit Salad, Potato Salad, Dessert
Aug. 21 - Chicken Alfredo w/ Noodles, Broccoli, Mandarin Oranges, Dessert
NEWS OF RECORD
ONEIDA COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
James C Cline, Idaho Falls, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50
Raysha Ann-Mary Deangelo, operate vehicle without liability insurance, $75.00, costs $58.50; fail to obey traffic control devices, $33.50, costs $56.50; operate vehicle without a current or valid class/d operators license $150.00, costs $157.50
Steven Ben Gomm, Shelley, fail to register vehicle annually, $10.50, costs $56.50
Tesha May Hobbs, Weston, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50 IDAHO STATE POLICE
Blas Diaz, Garland, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50
Kent Arthur Jarman, Springville, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50 Dakota Bo Mortensen, Orem, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50
MAGISTRATE COURT
Liz Marquez Hernandez, Idaho Falls, unlawful fishing, $100.00, costs $802.00, 30 days jail, 30 days suspended, 12 months probation – Agency: IDF&G
Juan Beltran Perez, Idaho Falls, unlawful fishing, $100.00, costs $800.00, 30 days jail, 30 days suspended, 12 months probation – Agency: IDF&G
Ubaldo Virgen, Ogden, driving under the influence, $1,000.00, costs $205.50, 365 days jail, 355 days suspended, drivers license suspended 365 days, 24 months probation; consume or possess open container by driver, $100.00, costs $187.50, 90 days jail, 87 days suspended, 3 days credit time served, 24 months probation – Agency: OCSO
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ON THIS DAY
1620 Mayflower sets sail from Southampton, England, with 102 Pilgrims
1848 M. Waldo Hanchett patents dental chair
1906 First freight delivery tunnel system begins, underneath Chicago
1911 Procter & Gamble unveils its Crisco shortening
1939 “The Wizard of Oz”, American musical fantasy film adaptation of L. Frank Baum’s book, premieres at Grauman’s Chinese Theatre, Hollywood; directed by Victor Fleming and King Vidor with cast featuring Judy Garland (Dorothy), Ray Bolger (Scarecrow), Jack Haley (Tin Man), Bert Lahr (Cowardly Lion), Frank Morgan (Wizard), Billie Burke (Glinda), and Margaret Hamilton (Wicked Witch); songs by Harold Arlen and Yip Harburg
1945 Victory over Japan Day, Surrender of Japan marks the end of World War ll (August 14 in the Americas due to the time zone difference)
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1945 U.S. wartime rationing of gasoline and fuel oil ends
1960 UFO is sighted by 3 California patrolmen
1969 Woodstock Festival opens in Bethel, New York on Max Yasgur’s Dairy Farm; performers include Richie Havens, Tim Hardin, Ravi Shankar, Melanie, Arlo Guthrie, and Joan Baez
2008 Lee Berger and his nine-yearold son, Matthew, discover the two-million-year-old fossils of a new species of human ancestor (Australopithecus sediba) at Malapa Cave, South Africa
2017 Barack Obama’s tweet “No one is born hating another person because of the color of his skin or his background or his religion...” in response to Charlottesville violence becomes most-liked tweet ever
2019 Disney Studios is the first studio to have five films earn over 41 billion each in one year with “Toy Story 4”, “Avengers: Endgame”, “Captain Marvel”, “Aladdin” and “The Lion King”
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Grandparents
By Gramma Dot
Cooked my phone the other day. That’s right. I did not just leave it in the car on a 100+ afternoon in St. George. I actually cooked it on 350 for about 15 minutes in the oven with the bacon. Do not ask me how the phone got in the oven. I don’t know. We were watching the Olympics. I was cooking bacon for BLTs. I needed to check on the medal count and couldn’t find my phone. I beeped it from my watch and heard a faint response. Elle ran to the bedroom to see if it was there. No luck. I beeped again and this time my watch could not find my phone. That was baffling. How could it be there one minute and gone the next? It was fully charged. Then, Hadley says, “It smells like nail polish in here.” It did. Missing phone and a chemical smell? Heat! I opened the oven. The bacon was looking good, but it smelled like nail polish not bacon. And there it was, behind the bacon pan…my phone. I have no idea how that happened. If only it would have worked after cooling off iPhone marketers would have had a field day, but it didn’t. So, down to the Verizon Store we went. When I told the guy my sad
story, he just kind of looked at me and tried not to laugh.
“You cooked it in the oven? First time I’ve seen that.”
“350 for about 15 minutes. Do not ask how the phone got in the oven. I don’t know.”
“Do you have a replacement plan?”
“I hope so.”
Drew got to work. Luckily, I had my laptop that was paired with the phone so he could access my info. He discovered I did have a replacement plan. Therefore, it was $99 to replace the phone. While Drew was submitting the claim, his sidekick, Michael, was working his magic to come up with an alternative monthly plan that could save us money. These boys were good.
So, I entered with a baked phone and left with the promise of a new one arriving at my door the next day. My monthly bill went down by $15 thanks to Michael. Total cost was $99 for the new phone, and we were down one plate of bacon. Brent refused to let anyone eat bacon that smelled like nail polish. Life is Good when things work out better than you think. And people, that is often the case if you keep moving forward.
BRAIN TEASERS
LOOKING BACK
5 YEARS AGO (2019)
Todd Thomas now has three buckles as a winning jockey for the Fair Circuit from the Malad track. In 2001, Todd was named the leading jockey at Malad and again in 2014. After winning four races for the first weekend of 2019 racing at Malad, Todd started off the first day of the second weekend winning the first two races on Saturday. He went on to win another race on Saturday and then won another race on Sunday. He also placed or showed in several races over the twoweekend meet.
The Oneida County Fair Dog Show was the first Fair Event on Monday morning. Grand Champion in Obedience and Reserve Champion in Showmanship is Trevor Allen and Duke; Reserve Champion in Obedience is Braylee Price and Shobi and Grand Champion in Showmanship is Maren Sperry and Orlie.
Winning quality in Dairy Goat are, Grand Champion Abby Cox, Reserve Champion Oaklie Hebdon, 3rd Evie Smith and Jaxom Whipple.
Showmanship Grand winners for Dairy Goat are, Grand Champion Oaklie Hebdon and Reserve Champion Serena Whipple.
Robert and Ellen Mallinson home is a Malad City Yard of the Month. Robert (Bob) and Ellen Mallinson moved to Malad almost two years ago. they found the perfect smaller home and yard, located at 88 East 90 South, that they felt they could easily take care of. Since moving to Malad, they have worked on both the home and yard to make it their own.
Over 50 Scouts and leaders spent a week from July 22 through July 26 on the Malad Summit on the property of Doug and Diane Adams earning merit badges, learning new skills, and having grand adventures together.
The Malad Dragons 13U Traveling Softball team earned first place in the Cache Bash tournament last week in Logan. Team members include Kaitlyn Pickett, Alivia Briel, Teagan Daniels, Kallie Daniels, Bostyn Combs, Brylee Oglesbee, Hadley Summers, Halli Horsley, Marinn Brown, Adley Kimberling, Anistyn Tovey, Bailee Owens, Riglee Peterson, Coach Brad Horsley and Coach Shandee ONeal. 10 YEARS AGO (2014)
Malad jockey, Todd Thomas was named the top jockey for the 2014 Oneida County Parimutuel Horse Races. This is the second time Thomas has won a buckle as leading jockey at the Oneida track, having received the award previously in 2001.
Bankas Chocolate, the quarter horse owned by former Malad resident Robert Harrison took the second spot in the Oneida County Futurity with a time of 15.640, and Malad resident Jenifer Burleigh was the trainer of the Oneida County All Breed Derby winner, Bluegrass Baby, who won an exciting 300-yard race with a time of 15.400, just edging out the second place horse, Lost Fortune, whose time was 15.401. Irene Alder was recently inducted into the Idaho High School Athletic Association’s Hall of Fame. Alder retired over a year ago from the Oneida School District where she worked as the counselor. She is currently still serving the school district on the Oneida School Board. During her time at the school, and even before she had a full-time job, she was involved in coaching volleyball, basketball, softball, drill team, and cheerleading, as well as serving on district and state boards associated with sports.
15 YEARS AGO (2009)
The top three 4-H Dog Club members received their awards at the Oneida County Dog Show. Carrie Christiansen won the Grand Champion in Obedience with her Pug, Junie B.; Meaghan Olsen won Grand Champiin Showmanship with her Australian Shepherd, Gus, and Reserve Champion in the Obedience Division and Sara Christiansen won the Reserve Champion Showmanship with her Brittany Spaniel, Lucky.
Cub Scouts of the Wolf Den in Pack 475 are helping with the National Crayon Recycling Program. Cub Scouts are Hunter Tovey, Carson Palmer, Karson Thorpe, Jake Blaisdell, Dylan Brown and Kyler Schow.
Former Malad High School Coach Terry Jones was recently inducted into the Idaho High School Athletic Association (IHSAA) Hall of Fame. Jones
was honored for his years of service as Malad High School’s Boys Basketball Coach, track coach and crosscountry coach.
The Malad High School Dragonettes took five team members to participate in the Summer Slam Camp in Idaho Falls. Those attending were Brittani Coburn, Ashley Bercier, Paige Moeller, Jerika Snyder and Kayla Thomas.
Malad Gun Club bowling team members – Danny Tripp, Don Evans, Mike Bercier, Doyle Williams, and Rex Williams – finished in second place out of 4,193 teams in the USBC Open Championships in Las Vegas, Nevada. Malad Gun Club finished with a scratch team score of 2745.
20 YEARS AGO (2004)
The American West Heritage Foundation Board of Trustees presented the American West Heritage Pioneer Skill Preservation award to Colen H. Sweeten, Jr. during the Michael Martin Murphy concert at the 33rd Festival of the American West in Logan, Utah. The award is given in recognition and deep appreciation for his extensive years of writing, performing, and publishing cowboy poetry.
Cara Bott, daughter of Jim and Lola Bott and a sophomore at Malad High School, bowled a perfect score of 300, to win a competition against the Tiger Wood of Bowling, Walter Ray Williams, Jr. This competition was one of the events sponsored during Idaho’s Make-A-Wish Foundation two weeks of fund-raisers, a series of events developed at the request of Walter Ray to coincide with the World Championship Horseshoe Competition in Pocatello, Idaho, in order to raise money for the Idaho Make-A-Wish Foundation.
Ray Clark is caring for the horse burned a week ago in the barn fire on 400 West. Burns covered 45% of her body, but she is expected to make a full recovery.
30 YEARS AGO (1994)
Dr. Ty Smith, D.O., set up a new medical practice in Malad.
For the second year in a row, Mandy Blaisdell, daughter of Jill and Keith Blaisdell, returned home with a special recognition award from the 1994 Tom Chambers Basketball Camp.
The Malad Pony League players received awards at a ceremony at the Malad City Park. Jenny Pett coordinated the girls summer softball program this year. She was assisted by volunteer coaches for each team. Ireland Bank placed first in the competition. Players were Laura Kent, Heather Hubbard, Bethany Hess, Danielle Asay, Becky Crowther, Erin Jones, Stephanie Cockrell, Jessica Daniels, Krischell Hess, Shirlee Jones, Marianne Kent, Trisha Bowen, Ashley Cockrell, Carol Moon and Karen England. Coaches were Ann Crowther and Lynda Jones. E-Z Car Wash received recognition for the most wins. Players were Kimberly Boyce, Stefanie Wittman, Tracie Hess, Hailey Hill, Clarisa Hess, Tasia Hobson, Kimberly Williams, Lindsey Price and Becky Ward. Coaches were Jennie Pett, Jennifer Boyce, Jessica Jones, Bree Price and Melanie Wittman. Hess Lumber was recognized for the best outfielders. Players were Heather Jeppsen, Brittney Vaughan, Jessica Balzer, Amber Jones, Nicole Wakley, Teri Hobson, Lyndsie Moeller, Gayla Bennett, Jerianne Corbridge and Ashlee Alder. Thomas Electric was honored for the most improved. Players were Melanie Jacobson, Krishele
Daniels, Lindsey Jacobson, Shaundel McMurtey, Kimberly Origer, Erica Leavitt, Becky Thomas, Havilah Mills and Jessica Ward. Coaches were Jenny Pett and Laurel Origer. Griffiths OK Tire was presented the sportsmanship award. Players were Shaylee Sullivan, Jessica Griffiths, Shelli Ray, Loni Jacobsen, Kallie Barker, Alexis Plowman, Tenille Bowen, Monica Oglesbee, Heather Oglesbee and Mekelle Christophersen. Coaches were Jenny Pett and Mindy Griffiths.
The Malad Americans captured second place in the 35th annual Malad Little League tournament. Members of the team are Kenny Ward, Cody Hess, Trent Buehler, Brody Williams, B. J. Hess, Dave Evans, Pete Jones, Jesse Howe, Harley Williams, Bo Evanson and T. C. Williams. Coaches were Kim Hess, Sid Hess and Evan Howe.
40 YEARS AGO (1984)
How to solve the problem of flooding at the foot of “Hutteball Hill” (Deep Creek at 100 North) was one of the major discussions at the regular meeting of the Malad City Council.
Cub Scout Pack 422 held its August pack meeting. The Mini Olympics was held featuring the following events: standing long jump, overhand softball throw, push-ups, sit-ups and 50 yard dash. First place ribbon winners were Wolf, Jared Sweeten; Bear, John Errol Thomas; Webelos, Tom Scott. The first place winners will compete at the District Cub Scout Mini Olympics on September 8. Other boys competing and winning place ribbons were Erik Horsley, Ralph David Bennett, Lyle Ward, Austan Jensen and David Willie. Conducting the Mini Olympics was Cub Master Owen Daniels. Other leaders present included Rae Naylor, Ellen Sue Thomas, James Smith, James Thomas and Jesse Sweeten.
50 YEARS AGO (1974)
The Malad Volunteer Fire Department responded Sunday when a fire of undetermined cause started behind Stan’s IGA on South Main. The blaze was confined to a small fenced area where empty boxes and paper are kept behind the store.
Tim Thorpe was employed as a new fifth grade teacher as there has been an increase in the number of pupils in the lower grades at the Malad schools and the Board wishes to have classes of 20
to 25 for each teacher. Ray Tubbs returned home after serving a two-year mission for the LDS Church in the Kansas-Oklahoma area.
A driver escaped injury in an accident when a gravel truck and belldump trailer turned completely over as Claude McKendrick, Twin Falls, was working at the Idaho Department of Highway’s gravel stock pile about three miles north of Malad.
Two Malad teams will be competing in the Malad Little League Tournament. The two teams selected by Coach David Decker to compete in the tourney are as follows: Nationals – Pete Miller, Casey Jones, Jerry Williams, Dwight Tripp, Tom Jenkins, Tom Laws, Shon Gardner, Barry Daniels, Troy Hess, Kevin Jeppsen, Tim Williams, Brooks Allen, Mike Jensen, Todd Davis and Tom Williams. Americans – Todd Esplin, Russ South, Shawn Thomas, Rob Spencer, Chris Hanson, Ed Dorius, Todd Hess, Jeff Thomas, Curt Archibald, Mike Miller, Scott Gleed, Marc Smith, Darin Hess and Ty Davis.
60 YEARS AGO (1964)
Winning three straight games without defeat, the softball team representing the Malad Third Ward has captured the championship of the Region 15 tournament at the L.D.S. Softball Tournament. Dan C. Williams coached the Malad squad. Members of the local squad are T. D. Jones, Jr., catcher; Terry Jones, pitcher; Frank Thomas, first baseman; Tommy Colton, second baseman; Kenny Hughes, third baseman; Terrel Harris, shortstop; Danny D. Williams, second baseman; Doug Williams, roving fielder; Mark Alder, left fielder; Gail Jones, center fielder; Danny C. Williams, right fielder. Miss Suzanne Harrison won third place in barrel racing at the National High School Rodeo finals held at Albert Lea, Minnesota. She received a pair of engraved silver spurs.
Lynda and Lorna Willie, daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Golden Willie, returned home after being released from their missions. Lynda served her LDS Mission at Worchester, Massachusetts, and Lorna from Rochester, New York. Lonnie Gleed appeared in three concerts at Provo this past week at the conclusion of a music workshop at Brigham Young University. Lonnie appeared in the piano concert, chorus and played with the symphonic band. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Gleed.
70 YEARS AGO (1954)
At the Farm Bureau Talent Find held at Samaria Monday night the following winners were named: Janeal Hughes, first with a reading, first division; Gwen Waldron, solo, second place; second division; Ivy Jean Atkinson, piano solo, first; Helen Waldron, piano solo, second.
Survey of 1,000 successful men – not just money makers but ones who have made the world better by their work, showed that 300 started life as farmers’ sons; 200 sold or carried newspapers; 200 started as messenger boys; 100 as printers’ apprentices; 100 started working in factories; 50 began at the bottom in railroad work. Only 50 of the 1,000 had well-to-do parents to give them a start.
30 YEARS AGO (1994) The Malad Americans, pictured from left to right: (front) Kenny Ward, Cody Hess, Trent Buehler, Brody Williams and B.J. Hess. (Back) Coach Kim Hess, Dave Evans, Pete Jones, Jesse Howe, Harley Williams, Bo Evanson and T.C. Williams. Not pictured are Coaches Sid Hess and Evan Howe.
50 YEARS AGO (1974) These are the Malad Americans, Little League baseball team which captured the championship of the 16th annual tournament held here last weekend. It was the third-place title the team had claimed while competing in five tourneys this summer. In the front row, left to right, are Curtis Archibald, Jeff Thomas, Todd Hess, Jess Daniels, Tyler Davis, Darin Hess, Marc. Smith; back row left to right, Mike Miller, Shawn Thomas, Robert Spencer, Chris Hanson, coach David Decker, Todd Esplin, Russ south and Ed Dorius. Scott Gleed was absent when the picture was taken.
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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.
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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.
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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: ERIN MICHELLE HAWKES, Deceased.
Case No. CV36-24-0102
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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 .
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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,
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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
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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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The Proposed Budget is as
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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
Case No. CV36-24-0104
ORDER DIRECTING SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION
JULIE A. LEE, as personal representative of I the estate of RUTH CLARK FIFE & WESLEY DALE FIFE & LAURIE CLARK, Plaintiffs, v
HEIRS & DEVISEES of CECIL RAY CLARK, HEIRS & DEVISEES of ALFRED EARL CLARK, PATSY SHERMAN, as Trustee of the Delmar and Beatrice Clark Family Trust, WAYNE A. CLARK, Trnstee of the Wayne Clark Trust & WAYNE CLARK an unmarried man, Defendants.
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NOTICE OF ONEIDA COUNTY FIRE DISTRICT PROPOSED BUDGET HEARING FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024
St. John Cemetery 2025 Budget Meeting
In accordance with 27126, Idaho code, St. John Cemetery District Committee will meet to consider the Fiscal Year 2025 budget request of the committee. This meeting will serve as the required public hearing. The Budget Committee meeting will be held at the St. John Cemetery on Monday, August 19, 2024, beginning at 6:30 p.m., to consider the proposed budget request. The budget may be examined prior to the meeting by contacting Kathy Ray.
Proposed
St. John Taxing
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Oneida County Fire District board of Fire Commissioners will meet on August 19, 2024, 6:00 to 7:00 p.m., at the Malad Fire Station, 92 South 100 West, Malad City, Idaho, to adopt the proposed budget for 2024-2025 fiscal year. Following is the proposed budget:
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Church revises Hymn Book
In June 2018, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced that a revised hymnbook, combining the general hymnbook and the children’s songbook, would be published within the next three years. The timeline has been extended due to COVID, the number of potential new hymns submitted by composers and authors (numbering in the thousands), the need to translate the songs into over 50 languages, and the difficulty of determining which hymns and songs to include in (and exclude from) the 500-song collection. The anticipated date for the new hymnbook to be published in English is 2026 with the project completion date now 2030.
In the meantime, small collections of hymns and songs are being released digitally with the first batch becoming available in May 2024. These hymns are being published in English, Spanish, Portuguese, and French with other languages to follow.
The first group of 13 hymns includes “Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing,” which was in the 1948 edition of the hymnbook but not in the 1985 edition. Popularized by the Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square, this song is probably the best known of the “new” hymns in this first group.
“Gethsemane,” an Easter hymn beloved by Primary children, is in this first group along with one other Easter hymn and three Christmas hymns, including “What Child Is This?” Two new Sacrament hymns are in this first group.
Nothing has been announced about which hymns will not be in the final version of the hymnbook although national anthems and other songs specific to a country will not be included because this book is for use in the worldwide Church. When the new hymnbook was first announced, the article in “Church News” did state that the popular pioneer song, “Faith in Every Footstep,” would be in the new book.
The new hymns are available online. Most of the wards in the Malad Idaho Stake have already begun to incorporate the new hymns in church meetings. In keeping with the current hymnbook, all of the hymns are published in simple keys so that they are easy to learn, sing, and play.
The new hymnbook addresses several problems that have arisen with the current collection of hymns, including difficulty of providing consistent hymns across the many languages now spoken by Church members. Doctrinal inaccuracies, culturally insensitive language, and limited cultural representations in a global Church led to the realization that a new hymnbook that is more universal and accurate was needed. In addition, licensing laws differ among countries, impacting digital use. As all Church members know, some hymns are not sung very often and could be removed to provide space for better known songs that may be easier to play and sing.
The complete list of hymns available in this first batch follows:
“Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing”
“When the Savior Comes Again”
“It Is Well with My Soul”
“I Will Walk with Jesus”
“His Eye Is on the Sparrow
“Think a Sacred Song”
“As Bread Is Broken”
“Bread of Life, Living Water”
“Gethsemane”
“Hail the Day That Sees Him Rise”
“He Is Born, the Divine Christ Child”
“What Child Is this?
“Star Bright”
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Wedding Wedding
Steve & Gia Haycock are pleased to announce the marriage of their daughter Hallee Blair Haycock to Carson Blair Palmer, son of Blair & Heather Palmer, Saturday, August 17, 2023, in the Logan Temple.
Please join us for their reception August 17, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Edith’s Collective 938 West Highway 38, Malad, Idaho
The couple is registered at Amazon or Venmo @HalleeHaycock
Thank You
I would like to thank the community, friends & family for the support I received. I’m so blessed to have had the amazing support & turnout. I’m not one to be in the spotlight, but very appreciative. A special thank you to Spero’s BBQ for donating the food and support. And to Marty Vicki, Linda, Carla, Shelly & Chey for putting this fundraiser together.
I am surely blessed and humbled. Thank you, DeeLane Purdum & Family
Boy Scout Troop 1776 traveled to Logan Canyon on Saturday to take a hike and visit the Old Ephraim grave.
The Boy Scouts learned that Frank Clark from Cherry Creek Idaho who was part owner of the Ward Clark Sheep Company was experiencing his sheep being killed by a bear. Clark had set out traps attempting to catch the bear starting in 1914, but finally succeeded in catching the bear on the evening of August 21, 1923. Old Ephraim was caught in a trap Frank Clark set in a wallow just below his sheepherders camp. During the night Frank was awakened by the tremendous roars of Old Ephraim who was caught in Franks trap. Clark grabbed his .25-35 rifle and met the enraged massive grizzly with a huge bear trap
on one of its front paws. Clark shot five rounds from his carbine rifle but the bear did not go down.
Clark spent the remainder of the night with his dog on the hillside above his camp listening as the great bear vocalized through the night and eventually fell silent. With the first morning light Clark investigated and found the great bear laying dead near his camp. The bear stood 10 feet tall and weighed about 1100 pounds. Clark later expressed remorse for having killed the bear. Today an 11 foot tall stone monument marks Old Ephraim’s grave site.
Mini-Horse Show
Monday also saw the Mini-horse show, with took place during a brief windstorm. Like all weather lately, it only lasted long enough to be convenient, and then got hot again for the Horse pull show.
Mini-horse was judged by Jackie Ore, and involved three separate components: Showmanship, Driving Trail, and Jumping in Hand.
Showmanship is much the same as showmanship for other animals—a great chance for the handlers to show off their skills and rapport with their animals. The handler’s relationship with the animal is also essential to the other two categories, too.
Driving Trail involves putting the horses through typical work paces, involving following commands and
walking a specific course of obstacles and tasks.
Jumping in Hand is an event where the handler paces their horse, while directing them to jump over a number of jumps in course for time.
In Showmanship, Lyndee Nimer took first, and Kennadee Thomas second. Whitnee Wladron took third.
In Driving Trail, Kennadee Thomas took first and Whitnee Waldron took second. In third was Lyndee Nimer, followed by Brookell Nimer and Ellie Waldron.
In Jumping in Hand, tied scores led to a jump-off, with the final order being Whitnee Waldron in first, Kennadee Thomas in second, and Brookell Nimer in third.
Josh Wray, Keith Hamilton, Maddox Wray, Leif Ashby, Jersyn Shulz, Jace Call, Wesley Asay, Dax Nimer, Maverik Lewis, Zach Palmer, Tyker Hamilton, Bill Lewis
Brookell Nimer
Kennadee Thomas
Ellie Waldron
Whitnee Waldron
Lyndee Nimer
OBITUARIES
Dustin W. Smith
November 30, 1971 ~ August 8, 2024
Dustin W. Smith, age 52, passed away on Thursday, August 8, 2024, in Malad, Idaho.
Dustin was born in Malad, Idaho on November 30, 1971, a son of Wendell and Pamila Smith. He was the first of three children. He was wanted, desired, and prayed for, for many years to come into Wendell and Pam’s home. Pam would often say, “we prayed you here,” which began a lifelong close relationship between Dustin and his mother.
Dustin’s early years were spent working on the ranch with his dad and brother, fishing, hunting, riding horses, snowmobiling, gathering wood, playing football and baseball, performing in plays, and playing the piano. He earned his Eagle Scout Award and always talked highly of the many scouting and young men’s leaders that guided him along the way.
In high school, Dustin was known as the life of the party, someone with a witty sense of humor, and a friend to all. He loved serving in many high school student council positions. Playing on the high school football team with his “buddies” were some of the highlights of his life and stories he often shared. Dustin graduated from Malad High School in 1990 after finishing his senior year having been a football captain and serving as the Student Body President.
After high school, he served a fulltime mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Stockholm, Sweden Mission. Dustin always spoke about his mission with fondness. It was evident that his mission experiences shaped the rest of his life and made him into the man, teacher, leader, and friend that we know and love. Dustin enjoyed continuing his missionary efforts by teaching and training missionaries and mission leaders at the Missionary Training Center in Provo while attending college. Seeing his two oldest children also serve full-time missions brought him great excitement and reminded him of the wonderful experiences he had serving as a missionary.
Dustin received his bachelor’s degree in history from Brigham Young University in 1995. Dustin was a diehard BYU fan. He bled Cougar Blue. He always referred to Provo as “happy valley” and loved every moment of his time as a BYU Cougar. Dustin instilled his undying love for BYU and BYU Football in his children and loved attending sporting events with them and visiting his children who followed in his footsteps and attended college at BYU.
On May 30th, 1997, he married Christine Crowther in the Logan, Utah Temple. Following their marriage, Dustin and Christine moved to Moscow, Idaho in order for Dustin to pursue a law degree. After graduating from the University of Idaho Law School, they made their home in Soda Springs, Idaho.
In 2005, Dustin and his family returned to live in Malad and enjoyed being close to old friends as well as family. They made their home and raised four children here: MaCall (24), Landon (23), Raegan (19), and Paisley (16). Dustin’s greatest joys were
his family. They enjoyed many trips to Jackson Hole, Wyoming, the family cabin in Island Park, and Disneyland. Dustin loved to take the kids on drives to get a drink (Mtn. Dew was his drink of choice), and then driving up a canyon to play in the creek or carve their names in a tree.
Over the past 20 years, Dustin spent his weekdays working as the Oneida County Prosecutor, Malad City Attorney, and finally as an Employment Law Civil Attorney for Hill Air Force Base. On the weekends, Dustin could be found taking his children fishing, four-wheeling, snowmobiling, or working in his yard. Dustin followed his children to many football, basketball, softball, and volleyball games. He also spent his fair share of time attending Distinguished Young Women Competitions. He loved to hear his children play the piano, guitar, and trumpet. Hearing his children sing and play the piano together brought him great joy and made him extremely proud.
Dustin spent much of his life dedicated in service to others. He was a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and served in various church callings including the Sunday School, Malad Young Single Adult Branch, Bishopric, Young Men’s President, Stake High Council, and Elders Quorum President. Dustin instilled in his children a love of visiting those who may be lonely or in need. Dustin and Christine also frequently shared their musical talents around the Malad Valley. They were known for their beautiful piano-organ duets. Most importantly, he was valiant in his testimony of the Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, and His Restored Gospel.
Dustin is survived by his wife, Christine, of Malad; four children, MaCall, Landon, Raegan, and Paisley, brother Jedd Smith and father Wendell Smith.
Dustin was preceded in death by a stillborn brother, Jared, and his mother, Pamila. Dustin never forgot about his mother, visiting her grave regularly with flowers and deep emotion, including her and her memory in every aspect of his family’s life. He eagerly anticipated a sweet reunion with loved ones on the other side of the veil, and was received with open, loving arms by his mother, whom he loved dearly.
A viewing was held at the Malad Stake Center on Tuesday, August 13 from 6-8 p.m., and on Wednesday August 14th from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Funeral services followed at noon on Wednesday, August 14.
David A. Edlefsen
September 22, 1951 ~ August 8, 2024
David A Edlefsen was born September 22, 1951, in Driggs Idaho. He got to spend a lot of time with his grandparents in those early years. He moved with his parents to California, Utah, while his dad went to school. During those years, six more children were added to the family.
David loved school and was a very good student. During high School, David was the official student athletic trainer who doctored up football injuries, so the athletes and students gave him the name of Doc. As early as age 12, David decided he wanted to be an optometrist. He loved his Rigby high School class of 1969. He died a few days before his high school reunion he was so excited to attend. After high school, he went to BYU for his bachelor’s, then served a mission in Germany for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in 1970 to 1972. He mastered the German language. He continued his schooling in optometry school in Fullerton California where he met Sandy joe, the mother of his children.
He made a career in the military as an army base optometrist, which took him across the world.
He was constantly learning and curious about so many things. He never stopped studying. He learned many things from books and traveling around the world, and when
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computers came around, he was a constant learner through the internet and YouTube. He could do many things. He could sew and build and work on his car and fix about anything. He and his brother Matthew built a beautiful casket for his mother when she passed. He learned how to build a house by watching YouTube videos.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was very important to him. He served in many callings. Though not a perfect man, David always wanted to do what was right. He was a good brother.
David is survived by his 5 children, he’s preceeded in death by one child, one grandchild, and his sister, Mary. He is survived by 5 siblings and ten grandchildren.
Stephen Boyd Hill
August 17, 1943 ~ August 11, 2024
Stephen Boyd Hill, 80, passed away on Sunday August 11, 2024. Stephen was born on August 17, 1943 in Malad, Idaho to Mathew and Edna Croney Hill. He graduated from Malad High School in 1962. Stephen married the love of his life, Thella Marie Leavitt on December 6, 1968, in Elko, Nevada. They made their home in Pocatello, Idaho where Stephen worked for a gas company. A few years later, Stephen went to work at Thiokol, and moved his little family home to Malad. Although Thiokol was sold many times, Stephen stayed. After 33 years building and testing rocket motors, he finally retired.
Stephen and Thella have two daughters, Stephanie and Debora. They spent countless hours camping, hunting or fishing, and snowmobiling during the winter. After Stephanie married, Stephen found his passion for motorcycles. As soon as Debora was tall enough to reach the foot pegs from the passenger seat, Stephen would put her on the back of his bike, and with Thella on her own, they set out on many adventures through some of the most beautiful country throughout the West.
Stephen was an EMT for Oneida County for over 20 years. After the first few years, he decided to become an EMT instructor to help further develop Oneida County’s Emergency Medical Services. With Thella by his side, they taught these classes for 20 years.
Not long after his retirement, Stephen got bored and went to work for the Oneida County Sheriff’s Office as a part time dispatcher. After so many years in the field as an EMT, Stephen could handle any situation that came in with the utmost care
without ever getting excited or anxious.
Stephen and Thella spent at last several years wintering in Arizona, where Stephen found a love for Razor riding. They would ride through the desert with the many friends, old and new, from their favorite RV park.
Stephen always had time to visit with friends, a daughter, or a grandchild. He will be truly missed by all who knew him.
He is survived by his wife Thella; his two daughters, Stephanie (Kenna) Mason of Malad, Idaho and Debora (Nolan) Carter of Holbrook, Idaho; 2 Sisters, Teri (Ed) Ahrens of Eagle, Idaho and Tammy (James) Slagowski of Lehi, Utah; 7 grandchildren; and 9 great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. at the St. John Cemetery. There will be a gathering from 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. at the Horsley Funeral Home 132 W. 300 N. for friends and family after which the family would like to invite anybody that would like to go on one last ride from the funeral home to Daniel’s and meet back at the cemetery at 11:00.
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“Grasshoppers Really Suck”
Ag Beat, by
Allison Eliason
Farmers and ranchers tease that production agriculture is a game. It’s a gamble to try and predict what Mother Nature will throw at you from season to season. The work may be cyclical but it seems like every year brings something new like some game of “Never have I ever” as farmers and ranchers have to find a new remedy or face a new challenge. They literally play “Whacka-mole” as they bounce across their fields cutting hay. Trying out new crops or holding out for a better contract often feels like high stakes “Truth or dare.” Swapping stories with fellow producers often makes you wonder if the game is “Two truths and a lie,” but more often than not, all the outlandish stories really are true.
Lately, ranching and farming seems to feel like a twisted game of would you rather. Would you rather have terribly harsh winters that can cause frost damage and freezing calving conditions or warm dry winters that allow pests to multiply, better soil health and fall planted crops to thrive? Would you rather have plenty of spring rains that will bring sufficient range feed but also extra fuel come fire season? Would you rather comfortable summer temperatures for cattle that will promote their growth or the hotter temperatures that will help corn and sorghum to grow? Richard “Dimples” Fields had it right when he sang, “If It Ain’t One Thing It’s Another.”
The most recent challenge western farmers and ranchers are facinggrasshoppers. It might not be as devastating as the hordes of locust
Pharaoh faced but it certainly seems like a plague.
The current influx of grasshoppers isn’t due to only this summer’s weather patterns, but those of the last year. A long warm summer and fall lends to more healthy females with more time to lay more eggs. More of those eggs will survive longer and hatch into grasshoppers if there is a lack of fall rains, wet and cold winters, and spring rains. In essence a dry year promotes better conditions and survival of grasshopper eggs.
Farming practices can hinder or help grasshopper numbers. Notill farming or fallow years leave the soil undisturbed where the grasshopper eggs are laid, once again promoting their growth into adult grasshoppers.
The number of grasshoppers coupled with the summer heat wave leads to the perfect setting for grasshoppers to swarm ag country. The hot dry weather is difficult for plants to grow as they deal with the effects of dehydration at the cellular level. Stunted growth means smaller and less leafy plants which in turn decreases the canopy, allowing for more airflow and drier conditions, just the sort of environment a grasshopper thrives in.
Grasshopper infestations in the blooming stages can severely hinder plant growth and maturation as they destroy flowering buds. As the flowers are stripped away, it not only reduces the potential pods that will grow from the flowers, but will setback the entire plant’s growth as it compensates for the lost biomass.
The heaviest crop damage comes as grasshoppers strip the plants of the nutritious leaves. They can eas -
ily leave plants to stems alone. With significant numbers, the grasshoppers will even eat the more fibrous stems. They will eat on grain heads such as wheat, corn, oats, and barley, and even if they don’t consume or ruin the grain, they will often clip off the head making it unable to be harvested. Their damage will dramatically decrease a crop’s nutrient value as well as overall yield.
They can cause further damage to crops that have already been harvested if there were large numbers of grasshoppers living in them. A high number of insect parts can lower the food quality potential, although some foodies out there might appreciate the added protein with their grains. Grain cut with a high infestation can lead to odor or staining that can also downgrade the quality.
Just like the grain heads, grasshoppers often clip off grass stems or leaves to the ground, not even consuming them. Left on the ground, the cut forage is once again lost since livestock won’t eat it, proving that grasshopper damage can be just as devastating in grazing fields and rangeland as it is with crops.
Managing grasshopper numbers can be done in several ways over the various life stages. Depending on the severity and time of year will determine the best way to reduce grasshopper numbers. Implementing different practices like tilling up fields, reducing fallow fields left with weeds and treating field margins can significantly reduce grasshopper numbers without having to treat crops directly. Still, chemical insecticides can be appropriate when infestations become problematic.
Would I rather fire over grasshoppers or terribly cold calving winters over grasshoppers? I’m not too sure which hard I would pick. But I do know that with every hard situation, there is always a solution to be found and through it all we find ways to better our operations. It might be time for a new game for rancher’s. A new game like “Do you love your neighbor?” that gives them a safe space to rest for a moment and maybe even a moment of affection. Until then, “Would you rather” will have to suffice for those willing to put a little skin in the game
Olympic Wrap Up
Allison Eliason
After 16 days of grueling competition, the 2024 Paris Olympics have come to a close. Those 16 days were nothing short of exceptional talent demonstrating what determination, grit, and perseverance can accomplish. After a somewhat disappointing Olympic games in Tokyo with a number of athletes out due to covid, the seats empty of spectators and the Olympic Village eerily quiet in comparison, the Paris games brought a resurgence of that vivacious Olympic spirit.
As the final events concluded and the medals were tallied up, it was Team USA that was crowned winner of the 2024 Paris Olympics. With 40 gold medals (tieing with China), 44 silver and 42 bronze, the team and individual winners collected a total of 126 medals, the most by 35. Oddly enough, in the first ever Olympics with men and women having an equal number of events, the women of Team USA earned 67 medals- more than half of their combined total.
In the final week of events, the Stade de France became front and center with the final proceedings for the track and field. Quincy Hall won gold in the men’s 400m after mounting a furious comeback to take the lead in the final meters. Coming around the final turn, Hall found himself in fourth place. Finding a second wind, he picked off the leaders just before closing in on the finish line.
Noah Lyles hoped to be named the fastest sprinter by winning both the 100m and 200m. Unfortunately, just days before the 200m race, he was diagnosed with covid. Finding himself wanting and fit enough, he stepped up to the line to compete. Coming up short of gold, Lyles was still pleased with his bronze medal finish in spite of his trying circumstances. Lyles came in behind teammate Kenneth Bednarek who won his second silver in the 200m race.
Team USA took 1 and 2 in the 110m hurdles with Grant Holloway leading the way followed by Daniel Roberts. Both runners had competed in the hurdles at the Tokyo games, but came up short, finding redemption in these Paris Olympics.
It was unsure how Team USA would compete in the distance racing but with great surprise, the endurance runners not only held their own but added medals of their own. Grant Fisher became the first American to ever medal in both the 5000m and the 10,000, earning bronze in both.
Kenneth Rooks surprised many by simply qualifying for the 300m steeplechase let alone taking the silver medal podium. The BYU track star seemed caught up in the pack over the seven plus laps of the race, but he had a plan in mind. Sticking close by the race favorites, he waited until the end to put on a burst of speed to come out and around the leaders, although the long legged S. El Bakkali from Morocco passed Rooks before the finish line. Along with his silver medal, Rooks claimed a new personal record with the race as he shaved nine seconds off his personal-best for a time of 8 minutes, 6.41 seconds.
In the men’s 400m hurdle, Rai Benjamin secured the gold medal win, even after a wobbly landing on his eighth hurdle. Praying he wouldn’t fall, Benjamin adapted to lead with the opposite leg for the next hurdle. Despite taking the hurdles with his off leg and coming into the finish from behind, Benjamin blasted to the front to take the lead with just
a few strides ahead of the current record holder.
Benjamin’s counterpart on the women’s team, Sydney McLaughlin- Levrone also won gold in the women’s 400m hurdles but did so in her own spectacularly dramatic way. Running in what commentators called a “clearly relaxed form,” McLaughlin slowly inched her way to the lead, surging ahead as she cleared the final hurdle. Waiting at the finish line was not only a gold medal finish but a new world record as she smashed her own world record as she stormed to a sensational time of 50.37 seconds.
Teammate Anna Cockrell followed for the silver medal finish with what became a new personal best time.
It was a photo finish that brought Masai Russel’s dreams to a reality as she won the 100m hurdles in her debut Olympics. Seeing that she was trailing on the last hurdle, she knew she would have to kick it on the last sprint. The late spurt gave her the edge she needed as she leaned over the finish line before France’s Samba-Mayela. Russel had no idea she had won, watching the jumbotron for a long, drawn out 15 seconds before the results were posted.
Tara Davis-Woodhall jumped for gold as she won in the long jump, surpassing her previous 6th place finish in the Tokyo Olympics. In fact, Davis-Woodhall jumped the two best distances in the competition. The win was more than just a feat at the most elite level, but a win that came from overcoming two broken vertebrae, a broken ankle and a broken hip as well as intense depression after the Tokyo games. Recognizing her incredible accomplishment, she raced to the stand to jump into the arms of her husband, three-time medalist in the 2016 and 2020 Paralympics Hunter Woodhall.
Sharing the medal stand with Davis-Woodhall to represent Team USA was Jasmine Moore with the bronze medal finish. Medaling in both the long jump and triple jump made her the first American woman to not only qualify for the olympics in both events but to medal in them as well.
Shelby McEwen accepted the silver medal finish for the high jump despite the criticism cast on social media for his choice. As the final two left in the high jump, McEwen and New Zealand’s Hamish Kerr found themselves tied with neither of them clearing the final height of 7 feet, 9 3/4 inches. The two could have simply shared the first place win but as the true competitors, they didn’t go to the Olympics for a tie. Kerr suggested a jumpoff and McEwen happily accepted. The two jumpers together missed the final height eleven times before Kerr finally sailed over the bar. In his final attempt, McEwen missed and secured his place with the silver medal.
It was nothing but gold medals for the men’s and women’s relay teams. Team USA’s men’s team of Rai Benjamin, Chris Bailey, Vernon Norwood and Bryce Deadmon set a new record in the 4 x 400 relay, beating the record set by Team USA at the Beijing Olympics. In similar fashion, the women’s team of Alexis Holmes, Gabby Thomas, Shamier Little and Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone held on to their 30+ year reign as the gold medal winners.
The women’s team also continued their gold medal streak in the 4 x 100m run by Gabby Thomas, Sha’Carri Richardson, Melissa Jefferson and Twanisha Terry, as they cruised to a season-best 41.78. The
event earned Richardson the gold medal she missed out on in her individual 100m race as she anchored the team and brought the victory home. Receiving the baton in third place, she was nothing but strength and speed and before anyone knew it, she had taken the lead.
On a different track, the Team USA women’s cycling track team won their first ever gold medal in the women’s pursuit. Claiming the victory was Jennifer Valente, Lily Williams, Chloe Dygert and Kristen Faulkner. The power team made up of Olympic medalists and world champions dug deep to keep New Zealand at their rear, beating them by less than a second.
Valente secured a second gold medal in the track cycling omnium event, an event she already has two silver medals in. The omnium includes a series of races that range from short sprints to long endurance rides. Tallying points along, it was clear the Valente would be a force on the track, a forecast that was spot on.
Team USA saw great success on the wrestling mats as they collected seven medals from both the men’s and women’s events. After two gold medals in the previous week Sarah Hildebrandt earned the gold medal in the freestyle wrestling 50kg weight, Helen Maroulis took bronze in 57 kg, Kennedy Blades placed with a silver medal finish wrestling 76 kg, as well as Spencer Lee wrestling freestyle in the 57 kg weight, with Kyle Dake winning bronze wrestling at 74kg, and Aaron Brooks taking the silver medal in the freestyle wrestling 86 kg.
Moving to the weight lifting event, Olivia Reeves grabbed gold in the 71 kg division, the first medal in women’s weightlifting since 2000. To secure her finish she lifted 390 pounds in the snatch and 320 pounds in the clean and jerk to beat out Columbia’s Marie Leivis Sanchez by just 10 pounds. On the men’s team, Hampton Morris won bronze in the 61 kg, a victory for the athlete and his family. From his dad coaching him in their garage to his grandmother that helps drive him to physical therapy, the win was certainly earned by a team effort.
For some athletes like Kristina Teachout, the opposite path helped lead them to the Olympics. To chase her dream, Teachout left her family to train in Colorado and then North Caroline. As a 14 year old girl, the transition was hard but it all paid off when she earned a bronze medal at 18 in the 67kg division of taekwondo.
Team USA made a big comeback in many events at the Paris Olympics, including artistic swimming, more commonly known as synchronized swimming. The event is far more than swimming as it combines dancing, gymnastics and swimming. The event features a free routine and a technical one where teams are judged and scored based on execution, synchronization, degree of difficulty, music and choreography. After a lengthy dry spell, Team USA found themselves on the medal stand in the silver position.
In his debut Olympics, Victor “b-Boy”Montalvo took bronze in the first ever breakdancing event. B-Boy lost out in the semi-final round to France’s Danny Dean but broke past his opponent from Japan in the bronze medal match up.
Tom Schaar’s performance in the men’s park skateboarding was called “absolutely mindblowing,” something that was clearly visible as Snoop Dogg was giving him the dap. While some think he should have been awarded more points for the
run, he came up short of the gold and finished with a silver.
The margin between gold and silver has been slim in several events, including the canoe 200m sprint. In hopes of a second gold medal, Nevin Harrison battled it out on the water against Canada’s Katie Vincent in what would be the closest race in the history of the Olympics for the event. Unfortunately, the photo finish wasn’t in favor of Harrison, coming in behind by just one hundredth of a second. To her credit, she beat her previous Olympic time as well as the world record time.
Team USA found purchase in the climbing events as Sam Watson took the bronze in speed climbing. After missing out in the gold medal round, Watson set a new world record in his final bronze medal matchup. Despite having the fastest time of the competitors, he didn’t earn the medal to match.
Winning the silver medal in climbing boulder and leader, Brooke Raboutou continued to climb to higher heights as the first American woman to medal in a climbing event.
After countless matches, Team USA men’s volleyball team found their way to the medal stand. They had high hopes but happily settled for bronze after sweeping Italy in a true dogfight. Still tired at 22 points in the opening game, they realized that it was going to be a fight to the end, a fight they proudly won.
Implementing what they called “plan F,” the women’s volleyball team was determined to finish out their Olympics by putting it all out on the court. With countless injuries, illnesses and the like, they couldn’t believe they had made their way to the gold medal round. Italy came ready to play, winning the game in three games. Despite the loss, Team USA was more than proud of their silver medal finish.
It was nothing but gold for both men’s and women’s basketball teams, both extending their impressive streak. It didn’t come easily though as there were both times over their tournament play that the USA teams found themselves behind. The women’s team won by a single point as France put up a buzzer beater in an attempt to tie the game. Instead of banking a three pointer in, Gabby Williams stepped over the arc making the basket only worth two points. The women’s soccer team also demonstrated that it only takes a single point to claim the victory. With a single point scored in the 57th minute of the game, Team USA took the one point lead it would need to beat Brazil for the gold medal. After the second half score, the team tightened up their defense to make it nearly impossible for Brazil to bring the ball into scoring range, let alone get a shot off.
The men’s water polo took great satisfaction winning their bronze medal match against Hungary, the team that beat them out of the 2008 final game. With just over three minutes left, Team USA began to pull from behind, rallying to score five points in the final quarter to win 11-6. The 2024 Paris Olympics will certainly be one worth remembering. The days of competition were filled with stories of redemption, incredible firsts, and lasting legacies. An amazing 31 world records were broken across all events, demonstrating that the world’s athletes are only beginning to show what they are capable of. The only question that remains is, what will Los Angeles 2028 bring?
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