State Fair Underway; local kids bring home ribbons
The Eastern Idaho State Fair kicked off on Friday for its yearly surfeit of fried food, sugar, motor sports, rodeo, and music, as well as the 4-H and Open Class competitions that are at the heart of the event. As always, some of the 4-H participants from the county will make their way to Blackfoot for a variety of pursuits. By the time this edition hits the stands, a number of the major events will have taken place, though a number of livestock shows will still remain for Thursday and Friday. We will bring you results when they are finalized at the end of the week.
This year’s featured concert is the band Journey, which is just one of the many potential draws to Bingham County. 4-H and FFA entries from all the county’s participants are on display in the exhibit halls, and many local participants also have photogra-
phy, art, baking, handcraft, quilting, and other displays throughout the fair.
During the first days of competition at the Fair, several 4-H kids from Malad had amazing results in both the Horse show and Dog show events.
Eva Coleman took first place in Junior Showmanship, as well as first place in Phase II Pre-Novice Obedience, which is an outstanding result.
Kennadee Thomas had a top tier run as well. After placing third in the Rally Novice Class, she moved on to take first in Phase I Beginner Class A Obedience, and ultimately Grand Champion overall in Obedience. She also took first place in Intermediate Showmanship for her class, as well as Reserve Champion Showman. Congratulations to Eva and Kennadee on a fantastic job executing at such as high level!
In the Horse events, Shelby Soresen took sixth place in junior Showmanship, and Samantha Schrenk took third place in snaffle bit second year. BriElle Ferree successfully auctioned her mustang Oscar at the BLM Wild Mustang auction. Congratulations are also in order to all the participants of the contests so far, as well as those to come later in the week. Summoning the courage to compete in front of large, unfamiliar crowds is impressive enough, but Oneida county’s kids have once again proved that they are at the top of the pack when it comes to their skills.
The other main draw of the fair is of course the food, and here are this year’s winners of the Best Fair Food Competition, judged by local media, ahem.
STATE FAIR
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First round of OSD vs. State lawsuit a mixed result
The Oneida School District #351 has a glimmer of hope in its lawsuit against the Idaho State Department of Education and the State of Idaho.
The headline in Idaho Education News -- “Judge rejects $7.7 million Oneida appeal for state money” –oversimplifies the judge’s action. Idaho Education News goes on to state that “The Oneida School District suffered an 11th-hour loss in court late Thursday afternoon, as an Ada County judge rejected an appeal to set aside $7.7 million in state money.” While that statement is true, it does not fully reflect the judge’s decision, which leaves Oneida School District with some options.
The case was heard on Thursday, August 29, 2024, in the Idaho 4th District Court in Ada County before Judge Jason Scott.
Oneida School District sought an injunction to require the Department of Education to set aside the disputed $7.7 million that the District claims it should receive from the former Bond Levy Equalization Support Program. The District wanted the State to keep
the $7.7 million back from the $203 million allocated in H.B. 521 until the lawsuit is settled. H.B. 521 supersedes the Bond Levy Equalization Support Program and provides funds to offset bonds and levies. The urgency to have the lawsuit heard was because the State Department of Education was required by law to divide up the $203 million among Idaho’s 113 (all but Oneida) school districts on Friday, August 30, to meet the August 31 deadline. All school districts but Oneida will receive a share of the $203 million.
Attorneys from State Attorney General Raul Labrador’s Office represented the State and asked for dismissal of the suit, claiming it is premature.
However, Judge Scott was willing to hear the claims by Oneida School District, which was represented by attorneys from Hawley Troxell Ennis and Hawley of Boise.
The issue is not dead as the judge said he is unlikely to dismiss Oneida School District’s case entirely. Judge Scott encouraged the School District
to attempt to negotiate a settlement as he thought Oneida School District could be entitled to half of the $7.7 million. Although the District may be able to claim at least half of the disputed funds, once the funds are distributed among the other school districts on August 30, it would take legislative action to get any funds for Oneida School District. The lawsuit is not over; another court date is set for September 5.
According to Jon Abrams, Superintendent of Oneida School District, who was present during the proceedings, Judge Scott encouraged the School District to continue to pursue the lawsuit as he thought half of the $7.7 million (the part that is being taken away retroactively) should be allocated to the District.
Also in attendance in court were Oneida School Board members Brent Evanson, Brandon Ward, and Shane Howard as well as District Office staff members Brandi Warren and Kelsie Daniels. Darlene Abrams and Rhett Daniels accompanied their spouses.
NEWS IN BRIEF
Grizzly bear attack in Island Park
According to East Idaho News, on Sunday morning, an archery hunter was attacked by an adult male grizzly bear west of Henrys Lake in Island Park. The man had been elk hunting with a friend in the Caribou-Targhee National Forest when the attack occurred. One of the hunters was knocked down and bitten by the bear. Both men used their sidearms to shoot the bear, stopping the attack and killing the bear. The hunters were able to call 911 and the injured individual was transported by helicopter to Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center to be treated for non-life-threatening injuries. After coordinating with Fremont County Sheriff’s Office, Caribou-Targhee National Forest and Emergency Medical Service teams, Fish and Game responded to the scene. Conservation Officers investigated and determined that the hunters acted in self-defense. Fish and Game Regional Supervisor Matt Pieron said, “I am extremely grateful that both of these individuals survived this encounter…I have had the opportunity to speak with the injured hunter and his family, and they are truly wonderful people. I wish him a speedy recovery from his injuries and the trauma these two hunters experienced”.
Accidental shooting in Utah results in one boy critically injured
An 8-year-old boy was taken to a hospital in “extremely critical condition” after accidentally shooting himself in the head, on Monday evening, police said. Lehi police responded to a call of a shooting inside a parked car at a Maverick convenience store. An on duty officer performed life saving measures with help of bystanders until the boy was taken to a nearby hospital and then flown to another hospital. The boy’s mother said he found a gun that was under her seat and pulled the trigger. The incident still remains under investigation and no further details have been released.
A nonprofit is making future plans after purchasing Chad Daybell’s property
The property where Chad Daybell lived in Fremont County is now owned by a nonprofit organization. SJ Healing Crossroads took over ownership on Friday. The home was listed for $350,000 in June. According to East Idaho News, a local couple created the SJ Healing Crossroads with intentions to purchase the property and support those affected by traumatic loss. The couple told East Idaho News, “Such a horrible tragedy happened there and we wanted to be sure the right thing was done with the property…This is all about respecting JJ, Tylee and Tammy and the victims”. The couple plans to tear down the home and other buildings on the property. Nothing has been set in stone yet as they want to discuss future plans with family members affected by the tragedy. They said, “We want to transform this site from one of sorrow and tragedy into a place of peace, healing and hope for the community”.
Kelly Sorensen provides some last minute advice to Shelby Sorensen at Saturday’s Horse Show.
Local Quilts on Display at Oregon Trail Center
The National Oregon/California Trail Center in Montpelier is hosting a “Southeast Idaho Folk Arts Showcase” featuring quilts of historical significance from the counties of the eastern corner of the state. According to the curator, “These quilts tell the history of Southeast Idaho. Some of them were made to commemorate people and friendships. Others were made out of necessity; they were made to be used. All of them tell a story about their creators and what they valued.”
In addition to displays of carefully collected and curated quilts from Idaho’s southeast counties as well as northern Utah, the exhibit features a quilting room where the quilting process is explained and demonstrated, as well as a number of explanatory materials and handson activities. The exhibit is scheduled to run through October 15, with fall hours in place as of September, which means Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and by appointment only during the winter.
One quilt featured was on loan from the Oneida County Pioneer Museum in Malad. The quilt, labeled “The Rebekah’s Quilt” contains some of the story of the history of fraternal organizations in
southeast Idaho communities. The Rebekahs are an auxiliary of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, a non-political, non-sectarian fraternal order with lodges around the world. In Malad, according to the museum, the Odd Fellows and Rebekahs shared a lodge and held dances and other social events for the community. The quilt blocks were made by the Rebekahs members in 1937 and given to the Oneida Quilters Guild to put together; the quilt was eventually donated to the museum in 2002. Each member embroidered their name on the squares to memorialize their friendship.
Brenda Daniels, who was born and raised in Malad, has spent many of her days farming and ranching in the valley. When she retired, she started quilting and is currently the president of the Oneida Quilt Guild. Her “Iron Door” quilt represents the legend of the Iron Door. Brenda drew the pattern, enlarged it, and appliqued the different fabrics. She then found a picture of mountain similar to the Samaria mountains for the pattern on the upper and lower borders of the quilt. After the exhibit, the quilt will be raffled off to support efforts to restore the roof of the Iron Door Playhouse.
The “Welsh Heritage Quilt” is also on display, commemorating the Welsh settlers of Malad, who brought their country’s traditions with them. The eisteddfod, which had been an extremely well-attended event in the early part of the twentieth century, was curtailed at the outbreak of World War I, and not resumed again until 2004. The quilt represents many aspects of Welsh culture and Malad’s history. The quilt was donated by the United Quilters local club to be auctioned off at the resumption of the Welsh Festival. Many of the community members wanted the quilt to stay in Malad, rather than be purchased by someone outside the area, and a fund was raised to obtain the quilt and keep it as a permanent display item of the Malad Valley Welsh Festival. The quilt includes the colors of the Welsh flag, the Welsh Dragon, Bara Claddue, Saint David’s flag, daffodil, sheep, and many other symbols of Wales.
A quilt made by Bonnie Howard’s grandmother, great aunt, and great grandmother in the 1930s is also on display. They lived in the Jerome and Buhl areas of Idaho as farmers. The top is hand stitched and is made from the women’s clothing as well
as pattered flour sacks. The daughter of Bonnie’s great aunt found the quilt top and sent it to Bonnie who had it machine quilted to better preserve it.
There are many other quilts of local interest to find in the exhibit, as well as some surprises. The Center is a beautiful facility in the heart of Montpelier, and makes for a great day trip for those interested in local history, handcrafts, and especially quilts! Admission is free.
Novelist Carla Kelly to speak at library next Wednesday
As school returns to session, the Oneida County Library is ready for a busy fall and winter. Coming up next week is a visit from award-winning novelist Carla Kelly. October will see the return of Ghost Night with John Olsen and Elizabeth Kent on October 23 at 6:30 p.m., November will feature a Recipe Exchange on November 20 at 6:00 p.m., and December will give people a chance to wrap gifts while the kids are in school from 11:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. More events are likely to be announced, so keep an ear out for announcements.
Preschool story time has been changed from 12:30 to 11:30 for the foreseeable future every Tuesday.
Novelist Carla Kelly will be speaking in the library Wednesday, September 11 at 6:30 p.m. A familiar face for the last twelve years—give or take a pandemic—at the Malad Valley Welsh Festival, Carla sells her novels and short stories at the annual event, and also her homemade hand cream, called “Mrs. Jelly’s Novel Hand Cream.”
“My husband named my hand cream,” Carla says. “I may have written a lot of books, but I am not great at titles. Thank goodness Martin is better, and it just so happens to be the perfect label.”
Carla’s major emphasis for this library visit will be what is probably the primary question that novelists are asked: “Where do you get your ideas?”
The primary question? Really? She’ll admit that this is one of her totally non-scientific, maybe tongue-in-cheek polls taken through the years when she gets together with other novelists. “Usually when we’re asked that, we just hem and haw and say something feeble like ‘Well, doesn’t everyone think like this?’” she says.
She also admits that the question used to bother her, because it’s so hard to answer. Lately, however, she’s been giving the question a lot of thought, and has revised her opinion. “It really is a good question. The answer varies, but it’s given me some insight into my own weird author-mind. Where do ideas come from?”
Mixed in with that topic is another element of writing historical fiction that Carla has become known for. She writes what readers have dubbed “dukeless Regencies.”
For more than two centuries, romance readers have been fixated on stories set mainly in England or country estates (think Pride and Prejudice). The timeframe was after the beheading of France’s King Louis XVI and his wife Marie Antoinette, and the subsequent French Revolution that led to the rise of Napoleon, conqueror of Europe.
According to Carla, most romance writers of earlier eras and this one have written about the exploits and loves of dukes and marquesses and earls. She prefers to write about ordinary people. “There are more of them, and in my opinion, so-called commoners led more interesting lives,” she says. A result is that her novels are peopled with country folk, doctors, soldiers, sailors and educators: England’s middle class. This happened to be a time of war, which also figures in her writing, both fiction and non-fiction.
Carla has also written a fair share of novels and short stories set in the United States, centering mostly on ranch life at the turn of the twentieth century, and now World War II, a recent venture. One memorable 1900 novel and its sequel featured Welsh miners who dug coal not too far from Oneida County in neighboring Utah. A notable se -
Carla Kelly
ries involved ranching in America’s southwest, when Spain still ruled. Whatever the historical subject, Carla is well-known among readers for something else: her history is accurate. “I’m a historian by education, employment and inclination,” she says. “It matters to me that I don’t mess up too often. Oh, I have, though. No one regrets it more than I do!” In addition to her talk, Carla will also have a number of her books available to purchase. As for Mrs. Kelly’s Novel Hand Cream, there might be some of that, too, especially since she knows she disappointed some of her customers this summer by skipping out on the Welsh Festival for the first time in a long time. Drop by the library on September 11. Carla always encourages questions, and conversation. For more information, contact librarian Kathy Kent at 208-766-2229. Stay tuned for updates or changes to any of the scheduled events, but plan to visit the library each month for a great time!
Brenda Daniels captured the legend of the Iron Door.
The exhibit is one the second floor of the museum in Montpelier.
The Welsh Heritage Quilt is a permanent part of the Welsh Festival collection.
This quilt from 1937 celebrates the history of the Rebekahs auxiliary in Malad.
Bonnie Howard’s grandmother’s quilt.
Eastern Idaho State Fair Event Schedule
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4th
PEPSI WRISTBAND DAY
Discounted gate with Local News 8$5 adult gate admission with canned food donation until 1 pm ON THE GROUNDS
8 am – 10 pm Livestock Barns
10 am – 10 pm Commercial and Exhibitor Buildings
1 – 11 pm Butler Amusements Carnival Rides
1, 3 & 5 pm Mimealot – Strolling in the Food Court Area THE BANK OF COMMERCE GRAND-STAND
8 am Barrel Racing - FREE
1 pm Horse Pulling with Utah Horse Pull Association – FREE BIG DOG SOLAR FREE STAGE
2 – 9 pm Check stage for daily schedule of local entertainment
4 & 6 pm Hillia Hula Hoop Extraordinaire
5 & 7 pm Mike Walker – Lasting Impressions
AGWEST FARM CREDIT FREE STAGE
3 – 9 pm Check stage for daily schedule of local entertainment
5 & 8 pm The JuneBugs
6 & 9 pm HypnoFX – Comedy Hypnosis WEST EVENTS AREA
10 am – 10 pm Cowtown – Milking Times: 2, 4 & 6 pm Presented by: Idaho Farm Bureau
11 am – 9 pm The Backyard – Family Fun Zone
1 & 3 pm Barrel O’ Fun Magic Show (at The Backyard)
4 & 7 pm Los Maralitos Circus Presented by: Idaho Central Credit Union HOME ARTS BUILDING – Demonstration Kitchen
10 am – 4 pm Daily Demonstrations INFIELD
9 am Draft Horse Hitches, Unbraided GODDARD PAVILION
11 am Pony Driving Classes
1 pm Boer Goat Show, Registered Does – Division A
2:30 pm Boer Goat Show, Junior Bucks (following Division A)
4 pm Boer Goat Show, Commercial Meat – Div. C (following Jr. Bucks)
5 pm Jr. Draft Horse Showmanship Competition, Unbraided & Mules
7 pm 4-H Breeding Sheep Show (subject to change)
BEEF SHOW BARN
6 pm Open Market Animal Classic Show GOAT ARENA
9 am Jr. & Sr. Goat Showmanship Show
10 am Jr. Doe Goat Show (following Showmanship Classes)
11 am Sr. Doe Goat Show (following Jr. Doe Goat Show)
YELLOW DAIRY SHOW BARN
9 am 4-H Rabbit Show
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 5th
PEPSI WRISTBAND DAY
Discounted gate with Local News
8 - $5 adult gate admission with new school supplies donation until 1 pm
ON THE GROUNDS
8 am – 10 pm Livestock Barns
10 am – 10 pm Commercial and Exhibitor Buildings
1 – 11 pm Butler Amusements Carnival Rides 1, 3 & 5 pm Mimealot – Strolling in the Food Court Area THE BANK OF COMMERCE
GRAND-STAND
11 am Pre-Race Indian Relay Cultural Event – FREE
Noon – 1:30 pm Indian Relay Races
– FREE Presented by: Shoshone-Bannock Casino Hotel
7:30 pm Jeff Foxworthy BIG DOG SOLAR FREE STAGE
2 – 9 pm Check stage for daily schedule of local entertainment
4 & 6 pm Hillia Hula Hoop Extraordinaire
5 & 7 pm Mike Walker – Lasting Impressions
AGWEST FARM CREDIT FREE STAGE
3 – 9 pm Check stage for daily schedule of local entertainment
5 & 8 pm The JuneBugs
6 & 9 pm HypnoFX – Comedy Hypnosis
WEST EVENTS AREA
10 am – 10 pm Cowtown – Milking Times: 2, 4 & 6 pm Presented by: Idaho Farm Bureau
11 am – 9 pm The Backyard – Family Fun Zone
1 & 3 pm Barrel O’ Fun Magic Show (at The Backyard)
4 & 7 pm Los Maralitos Circus Presented by: Idaho Central Credit Union
HOME ARTS BUILDING – Demonstration Kitchen
10 am – 4 pm Daily Demonstrations
INFIELD 9 am Draft Horse Hitches, Unbraided GODDARD PAVILION
8 am Boer Goat Judging, Purebred/ Full Blood Registered Does 10 am 4-H Market Goat Show 1 pm 4-H Market Lamb Show
BEEF SHOW BARN
8 am Junior Hereford Show
11:30 am Herefords
1:30 pm Mini Herefords 5 pm 4-H Beef Show
GOAT ARENA 9 am Dairy Goat Judging
YELLOW DAIRY SHOW BARN
8 am 4-H Swine Show
Noon 4-H Dairy Cattle Show
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 6th
ON THE GROUNDS
8 am – 10 pm Livestock Barns
10 am – 10 pm Commercial and Exhibitor Buildings
1 – 11 pm Butler Amusements Carnival Rides
1, 3 & 5 pm Mimealot – Strolling in the Food Court Area THE BANK OF COMMERCE GRAND-STAND
Noon Pari-Mutuel Racing and Indian Relay Races Presented by: Shoshone-Bannock Casino Hotel
7:30 pm Journey with Special Guest The Strike
BIG DOG SOLAR FREE STAGE
Noon – 9 pm Check stage for daily schedule of local entertainment
4 & 6 pm Hillia Hula Hoop Extraordinaire
5 & 7 pm Mike Walker – Lasting Impressions
AGWEST FARM CREDIT FREE STAGE
Noon – 9 pm Check stage for daily schedule of local entertainment
5 & 8 pm The JuneBugs
6 & 9 pm HypnoFX – Comedy Hypnosis
WEST EVENTS AREA
10 am – 10 pm Cowtown – Milking Times: 2, 4 & 6 pm Presented by: Idaho Farm Bureau
11 am – 9 pm The Backyard – Family Fun Zone
1 & 3 pm Barrel O’ Fun Magic Show (at The Backyard)
2, 4 & 7 pm Los Maralitos Circus Presented by: Idaho Central Credit Union
HOME ARTS BUILDING – Demonstration Kitchen
10 am – 6 pm Click Here for Daily Demonstrations
INFIELD
9 am Draft Horse Hitches, Unbraided (East End)
9:30 am FFA Horse Judging (west end)
GODDARD PAVILION
9:30 am FFA Livestock Judgin
4 pm Pony Halter Classes 5 pm Pony Halter Performance Classes (following Pony Halter Classes)
BEEF SHOW BARN
9 am Junior Mini Hereford Showmanship 10 am Junior American Angus Show 12:30 pm American Angus Show 3 pm Supreme Over All Beef 5:30 pm 4-H Jr. Market Animal Award Program
6 pm 4-H Jr. Livestock Market Animal Sale
YELLOW DAIRY SHOW BARN
9 am 4-H Dairy Judging Contest followed by Dairy Skill- a-thon SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 7th
ON THE GROUNDS
8 am – 10 pm Livestock Barns
10 am – 10 pm Commercial and Exhibitor Buildings
1 – 11 pm Butler Amusements Carnival Rides 1, 3 & 5 pm Mimealot – Strolling in the Food Court Area THE BANK OF COMMERCE GRAND-STAND Noon Pari-Mutuel Racing and Indian Relay Races Presented by: Shoshone-Bannock Casino Hotel BIG DOG SOLAR FREE STAGE Noon – 9 pm Check stage for daily schedule of local entertainment 2 pm Dirt Road Dancing Swing Competition 4 & 6 pm Hillia Hula Hoop Extraordinaire 5 & 7 pm Mike Walker – Lasting Impressions
Thank You
We are deeply grateful for the outpouring of love and support from our friends and community after the passing of Rauhn. Your thoughtful gestures, prayers, generous donations including those to the Oneida County 4-H program, and kindness in providing meals have brought us comfort.
A special thank you to those who came together at the livestock auction to purchase the lambs of Rauhn’s grandchildren, Isaiah and Clara. Your generosity has touched our hears deeply.
Thank you for honoring Rauhn’s memory and for being there for our family.
With sincere appreciation, Nancy Panting and Family
The 4-H exhibit hall is filled with award winning entries.
State Fair
Fairest Of Them All - Sweet
2024 WINNERS
1. Creamy Creations - Better At The Fair Cake
2. Sweet Temptations - The Peach Temptation
3. Creamy Creations - Raspberry
Cream Cheese Brownie
Fairest Of Them All - Entrée
1. Blackhawk BBQ Pit - Hog On A Log
2. CR Fish & Things - Sample Platter
3. Smoking B’s - Whole Damn Farm
Best New Sweet
1. Sweet Temptations - The Devils Delight
2. Creamy Creations - Strawberry Butter Cake
3. Camille’s Crepes - Peachy Keen
Best New Entrée
1. Between The Buns - Surf & Turf
2. Chop & Crab Shack - Crabby
Patty Melt
3. Camille’s Crepes - Chicken Cordon Bleu
People’s Choice
1. Blackhawk BBQ Pit - Mac N’ Cheese Bowl
2. Scones - Scone Nuggets
3. Camille’s Crepes - Fruit Crepe
A Full schedule of events for the remaining days of the Fair is included in this edition.
events.
Mustang Auction brings amazing summer to a close for trainer
The BLM, in conjunction with 4-H, sponsors a set of 4-H projects to those willing to take on the challenge of training wild mustangs removed from BLM land and auctioning them at the Eastern Idaho State Fair.
The BLM/Mustang program is for 4H youth 14 and up. They are able to obtain a yearling mustang to train for 90 days. The object is to gentle and train the mustang to be able to complete an in-hand trail course at the Eastern Idaho State Fair. The Mustangs are then up for auction/adoption the next day. The money from the auction goes back to the club with the $25 adoption fee going back to the BLM. In many clubs, the money goes back to the trainer. The mustangs are brought by the BLM to a designated area to be picked up. This year, eight kids were able to view them and compile a list ordered from first pick to last. As their names were drawn they all choose their mus-
tangs, which were then brought home to begin the 90 days training. Training started slowly with getting used to the 4H member. Feeding, watering, and just hanging out closer and closer to the mustang until they can get the first touch. Once that is done things start moving a little faster, touching, then haltering. Once the trainer is able to catch the mustang and start moving it around in a controlled space then they start introducing new objects and more obstacles.
Over the course of a 90 days that can seem like both an eternity and a blink of an eye, the trainers become intensely familiar with their horses, and often create lifelong bonds. It is a whirlwind of emotion, hard work, and friendship. And for those looking to go on in working with horses, it is an irreplaceable training regimen.
With only a small number of trainers accepting the challenge, their skill lev-
els were certainly impressive. BriElle and Oscar Oscar is the mustang Malad’s BriElle Ferree trained for her project, as part of the Mustang Wranglers 4-H Club of Oneida County. She explained in her program introduction: “This was my first year in the Mustang program, and it’s been so fun working with Oscar the past few months and seeing him improve. I’ve enjoyed getting to know his personality, and it’s definitely going to be hard to see him go. Oscar is a black gelding from the Maverik Medicine HMA right outside of Elko, Nevada. The area consists of 323,562 acres. Most of the horses in this area are descendants of horses that escaped or were turned loose from nearby ranches and farms. The main colors from this herd are bay, brown, black, and sorrel but also include grays, roans, buckskins, palominos, and grullas. Oscar is super-friendly; he gets along great with
humans and other animals, He’s got a very curious personality, and he overcomes obstacles easily. I know he’s got a lot of potential!”
When it came time to auction off Oscar, BriElle took it in stride, knowing that she would have a hard time letting him go, but being proud of the job she had done getting him ready for a longterm owner. That owner turned out to be James Closson and family from the Pocatello area. Closson was impressed by Oscar, and is not sure what exactly he will focus on, but has a lot of events in mind, including “cowboy mounted shooting” and a range of others. He intends to begin training Oscar for specific events as soon as he gets him home, and was thrilled at the work BriElle had already done. BriElle stated that she plans to pursue the project again next year, with solid experience behind her.
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BriElle Ferree and Oscar, with the Closson family.
BriElle and Oscar waiting for the bidding to start on Saturday afternoon.
Eva Coleman and Baxter with their Blue ribbon.
Kennadee Thomas, who earned a Grand AND a Reserve Champion ribbon.
Kelly Sorensen surveys the scene, nervous for the day’s
Austin Schrenk
One of the many entries from Oneida county’s kids in the state fair this year.
SCHOOL MENU BIRTHDAYS
Kathleen Allen, Sept. 6
David Colton, Sept. 6
Julie Green, Sept. 6
Jordan John, Sept. 6
Brent Madson, Sept 6
Jeremy McClellan, Sept. 6
Danielle Thomas, Sept. 6
Daniel C. Williams, Sept. 6
Tonia Roedl, Sept. 7
Kevin Fleming Sept. 7
Delpha Hubbard, Sept. 7
Penny Jacobsen, Sept. 7
Marcia Jones, Sept. 7
Terry Jones, Sept. 7
Dale Roderick, Sept. 7
Kodee Ward, Sept. 7
Shane Willie, Sept. 7
Brooks Allen, Sept. 8
Heather Allen, Sept. 8
Jason Allred, Sept. 8
Annette Facer, Sept. 8
Abigail Hoskins, Sept. 8
Curlew Senior Citizens’ Menu
Every meal served with Juice/ Milk/Coffee & Salad Bar Sept. 10 - Spaghetti, Green Beans, Roll, Fruit, Dessert Sept. 12 - Hamburgers, Green Beans, Roll, Fruit, Dessert
ON THIS DAY
1774 With the meeting of the Continental Congress, Philadelphia becomes the first capital of the United States
1882 10,000 workers march in first Labor Day parade in NYC
1885 First gasoline pump is delivered to a gasoline dealer in Fort Wayne, Indiana
1889 German Christine Hardt patents the first modern brassiere
1934 American pilot Wiley Post discovers the jet stream while flying at high altitude near Chicago
1942 American sailor Charles J. French (22) swims for over six hours in waters near Guadalcanal while towing life raft with fifteen survivors from his U.S. Navy ship which was sunk by Japanese gunfire
1958 "Doctor Zhivago" novel by
David Jensen, Sept. 8
Jared Sorensen, Sept. 8
Steven Williams, Sept. 8
Rhett Daniels, Sept. 9
Vicki Lamb, Sept. 9
Blake Origer, Sept. 9
Ciara Ward, Sept. 9
Lamona Bennett, Sept. 10
ShyAnn Mikesell, Sept. 10
Stephani Treasure Thorpe, Sept.10
Carla Williams, Sept. 10
Michael Asay, Sept. 11
Susan Bowen, Sept. 11
Taylor Bowen, Sept.11
Abby Lewis Glenn, Sept. 11
Margaret Rees, Sept. 11
Michael Williams, Jr., Sept. 11
Cassidy Kelly, Sept. 11
Janice Peterson, Sept. 12
Katherine Schwartz, Sept.12
Deann Higley, Sept. 12
Malad Senior Citizens’ Menu
Every meal served with Juice/ Milk/Coffee Sept. 6 - Chili Dogs, Carrot and Raisin Salad, Pears, Dessert Sept. 11 - Birthday Dinner, Chicken Cordon Bleu, Mashed Potatoes, Beets, Rolls, Dessert
Boris Pasternak published in U.S.
1960 Cassuis Clay (Muhammad Ali) beats 3-time European champion Zbigniew Pietrzykowski of Poland by unanimous points decision to win Olympic light heavyweight boxing gold medal at the Rome Games
1966 Jerry Lewis' first Muscular Dystrophy Labor Day telethon raises $1 million
1976 Jim Henson's "The Muppet Show" premieres on television with Mia Farrow as the guest star
2017 Hurricane Irma becomes the most powerful hurricane ever recorded in the Atlantic Basin region with winds of 185mph
2019 Erramatti Mangamma, age 74, becomes the world's oldest living mother after giving birth to twins in Hyderabad, India
NEWS OF RECORD
ONEIDA COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
Bonnie S Patzer, Malad, fail to stop and/or yield, $33.50, costs $56.50
IDAHO STATE POLICE
Monica Sarai Aguiar, Idaho Falls, speeding (16 mph or over), $98.50, costs $56.50
Jessica Ashby, Orem, speeding (16 mph or over), $98.50, costs $56.50 Alexis Lyn Evans, Provo, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50
Joshua Johnson Lee, Princeton, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50 Kelby K Louden, Pocatello, speeding (16 mph or over), $98.50. costs $56.50 Saira G Perez Rico, Pleasant Grove, speeding (16 mph or over), $98.50, costs $56.50
Jose Santiago Marino, Consoleacaque Ve Tl, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50
Tanner Reed Tucker, Provo, speeding (16 mph or over), $98.50, costs $56.50
Wenbo Zhang, Chapel Hill, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50 MAGISTRATE COURT
Tiffany A Palmer, Malad, disorderly conduct, $100.00, costs $157.50, 90 days jail, 81 days jail suspended, 9 days credit time served, 18 months probation – Agency: OCSO
Marshall Thomas Parker, Brigham City, inattentive or careless driving, $142.50, costs $192.50, 30 days jail, 30 days jail suspended, 12 months probation – Agency: ISP
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Malad Elementary Breakfast
Monday, September 9 – Cereal Assortment, Breakfast on a Stick, Juice/Milk
Tuesday, September 10 – Cereal Assortment, Muffin, Fruit, Juice/Milk
Wednesday, September 11 – Cereal Assortment, Max Pancake, Fruit, Juice/Milk
Thursday, September 12 – Cereal Assortment, Sweet Bread, Fruit, Juice/Milk
Friday, September 13 – Cereal Assortment, Apple Filled Donut, Fruit, Juice/Milk
Malad Middle Breakfast
Tuesday, September 3 – Cereal AsMonday, September 9– Cereal Assortment, Max Pancake, Fruit, Juice/Milk
Tuesday, September 10 – Cereal Assortment, Yogurt Parfait, Fruit, Juice/Milk
Wednesday, September 11 – Cereal Assortment, Tornado, Fruit, Juice/ Milk
Thursday, September 12 – Cereal Assortment, Apple Cinnamon Texas Toast, Fruit, Juice/Milk
Friday, September 13 – Cereal Assortment, Breakfast Bar, Fruit, Juice/Milk
Malad High Breakfast
Monday, September 9– Cereal Assortment, Max Pancake, Fruit, Juice/Milk
Tuesday, September 10 – Cereal Assortment, Yogurt Parfait, Fruit, Juice/Milk
Wednesday, September 11 – Cereal Assortment, Tornado, Fruit, Juice/ Milk
Thursday, September 12 – Cereal Assortment, Apple Cinnamon Texas Toast, Fruit, Juice/Milk
Friday, September 13 – Cereal Assortment, Breakfast Bar, Fruit, Juice/Milk
Choices of Milk, Fresh Fruit & Veggies Served Daily in all Schools
Malad Elementary Lunch
Monday, September 9 – Ham & Cheese Ripper, Chips, Food Choice – Carrot Sticks or Fruit Cocktail
Tuesday, September 10 – Meatball Sub, Chips, Food Choice – Broccoli or Applesauce
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Wednesday, September 11 – Country Fried Steak, Mashed Potatoes w/ Gravy, Roll, Food Choice – Green Beans or Grapes
Thursday, September 12 – Breakfast for Lunch, Sausage Patty, Hash Broen, French Toast, Food Choice – Corn or Peaches
Friday, September 13 – Chicken Nuggets, Pretzel w/Cheese Sauce, Food Choice – Carrot Sticks or Pears
Malad Middle Lunch
Monday, September 9 – Santa Fe Turkey Wrap, Chips, Salad Bar, Food Choice – Carrot Sticks or Mandarin Oranges
Tuesday, September 10 – Country Fried Steak, Mashed Potatoes w/ Gravy, Salad Bar, Food Choice –Applesauce or Green Beans
Wednesday, September 11 – Nachos w/Beef, Salad Bar, Food Choice –Corn or Cantaloupe
Thursday, September 12 – Western Burger, Tater Tots, Salad Bar, Food Choice – Celery Sticks or Peaches
Friday, September 13 – Corn Dog, Chips, Salad Bar, Food Choice –Sliced Cucumbers or Pears
Malad High Lunch
Monday, September 9 – Santa Fe Turkey Wrap, Chips, Salad Bar, Food Choice – Carrot Sticks or Mandarin Oranges
Tuesday, September 10 – Country Fried Steak, Mashed Potatoes w/ Gravy, Salad Bar, Food Choice –Applesauce or Green Beans
Wednesday, September 11 – Nachos w/Beef, Salad Bar, Food Choice –Corn or Cantaloupe
Thursday, September 12 – Western Burger, Tater Tots, Salad Bar, Food Choice – Celery Sticks or Peaches
Friday, September 13 – Corn Dog, Chips, Salad Bar, Food Choice –Sliced Cucumbers or Pears
Grandparents Only
By Gramma Dot
Day Nine: the novelty of Grandma and Grandpa in Arizona had worn off. We were in a routine: school drop-off, go for a walk, straighten the house, do the laundry, work on a project or two, watch “All Creatures Great and Small,” pick-up from school, homework, dinner, get kids to evening activities, showers, prayers, bed. But like I said it was Day 9, we were no longer an anomaly. Their parents’ pep talk about being good for Grandma and Grandpa had worn off, and I think the true colors were beginning to fly.
Dinner that night was Buffet Leftovers. Everyone built their own plate, heated it up then met at the dinner table for sparkling conversation. Ha! First of all, the dish with left-over hamburger for building your own taco got knocked off the counter by a hand grabbing for the last of the hardshell taco shells. Had it been the black bean bowl or even the spaghetti bowl the reaction from the masses would not have been so deafening. Trying to preserve some of the coveted meat, I scooped it from the floor and returned it to the bowl. “Gross, Grandma!” Who knew this generation was a bunch of germaphobes. So, all through dinner the underlying theme was “Wish I had more hamburger for my taco.”
After dinner we decided to play Catan. Catan is always an adventure, eliciting moans and growls and triumphant cheers all within a single round, but generally they get
over it and move on. Not tonight! “Grandma, Griffin is messing up the resource cards. He’s doing it on purpose.” Which I’m pretty sure he was. “Addie is not in charge of the resource cards. Tell her to stop.” Which only incited more OCD behavior. “Griffin, you always put the robber on my hex.” “Only because you always put him on mine.” I was really having a good time. We eventually got through the game. I won partially because I never saw the robber.
“OK kids, hit the showers.” I was ready for them to be in bed. They left the table, moved into another room and started in on another disagreement. I think this one had to do with Griffin using some of Addie’s big paper clips for one of his creations. They hadn’t even heard me. I waited, then said again, “Time for the showers.” No movement toward upstairs. Finally, I raised my voice and firmly stated, “Everyone to the couch, now.” A Scotch Blessing ensued. Scotch Blessings come quite naturally to me. Immediately after the blessing, they moved to the showers and went to bed rather quickly. We skipped prayers and my Welsh poem that night. The Scotch Blessing seemed adequate. The next morning everyone got up. There was not a single unkind behavior, smug look or rude comment. It was, “Do you want me to fix your water bottle?” “Here’s your shoes.” “I’ll meet you in the car.” An occasional Scotch Blessing helps to remind all that everyone contributes to the Good Life!
BRAIN TEASERS
LOOKING BACK
5 YEARS AGO (2019)
Oneida County Veterans celebrate 100 years. On the 100th birthday of the American Legion, it is only fitting that the Oneida County Hall of Fame honor all veterans who served their country willingly to protect our freedoms.
Old landmark gas station is torn down. The Malad City crew, under the direction of Superintendent Dale Hobson, made a huge improvement to the aesthetics of downtown Malad last week by cleaning up the lot west of Evans Co-Op.
An old service station, that has probably not been in use since the 1970’s for anything other than storage, was purchased by the City when they purchased the Co-op Building from the Don Evans family in January, 2019.
The earliest record of the station was in 1927 when Lubin Jones and Benjamin T. and Rachel Williams sold the property to the Blue Light Gas and Oil Company, a Utah corporation. The company built a service station on the property, known as the Blue Light Service Station, date unknown. The station was known for the carriage lanterns that hung on the four corners of the roof that had blue glass. The old station was very attractive.
10 YEARS AGO (2014)
It’s State Fair time! Six directors who represent sixteen Idaho counties supervise the multi-county fair district. Malad is honored to have one of its own as a member of the board of directors, Regene Jones, who represents Oneida, Power, Franklin, Bear Lake and Caribou counties. Regene is in the third year of a four-year term. If she would like she can be reappointed to the board for another four-year term. When asked if she would serve again, Regene said that it takes the first term to really understand the process. Now that she knows what she is doing, she indicated that she would probably serve another four years.
When Rick Werner stopped in Malad to buy a lottery ticket back in 2008, he didn’t realize just how much that one trip would change his life. He drove down Bannock, saw the “For Sale” sign in the Hotel Malad window and promptly fell in love with this town and the idea of renovating the hotel. After several years of remodeling, the hotel looks completely different, and Werner is excited to host an open house with on Saturday, September 6. The hotel will be open for business a week or two after the open house.
During the regular meeting of the Nell J. Redfield Memorial Hospital, Acute Care Director Nancy Asay reported that Life Flight Network out of Portneuf Medical Center commended the local emergency room and emergency medical technicians, saying they are the “Best at what they do,” Asay said, “Ours is a team effort and they wanted us to know that the crew and staff (that were) on recently were fantastic with a critical case.”
15 YEARS AGO (2009)
Irene Alder was honored by the Idaho Coaches of Dance and Cheer with their Dance/Cheer Contributor of the Year Award for the 2008-2009 school year. The award is presented annually to just one recipient who is not a coach but has supported the activities of dance, drill and cheer.
Christine Beck will be painting the mural on the cinderblock wall that provides entrance to the LeGrande Aqua Plunge swimming pool. The local artist started the project in May, painting the pool name on the north side. She’s now working on a mural that will cover the south side.
Stacey Jones Christenson, daughter of Ed and Wendy Jones, wins big on the ‘Price is Right’ game show.
20 YEARS AGO (2004)
There are three recipients of Northern Title Company’s Good Deeds Done Daily award this month. Kathy Williams nominated Gloria Tubbs, Dagmar Baer and Joanne Adamson for their kindness and patience to help her Mom get the exercise she enjoys so much.
Kory South, of Sunset Resort in Jamaica, saved the life of a 13-year old girl from drowning. Korey assisted the Treasure Beach Response Unit in administering the necessary first aide to save her life.
American Legion Auxiliary President Betty Jones presented a $3,000 check to Dale Reese, Chairman of the
Veterans Memorial Committee, from an Ifft Foundation grant. Members of the Veterans Memorial Committee include Dale Thomas, Bill Moss, Lila Moss, Malad Mayor Spence Horsley, Oneida County Commissioner Gene Caldwell, Bonna Anderson, Junior Anderson, Gene Edwards, Wanda Edwards and Earl Gillies.
The FFA had enough members enter projects in the Oneida County Livestock Show, they could have their own beef category. Members in the show included Trevor Price, Clayton Eliason, Shane Price, Robin Bullcreek, J.C. Corbridge, T. J. Daniels and Louise Peterson. Their advisor is Natalie Ogden.
30 YEARS AGO (1994)
Elder Matthew Elcock has accepted a call to serve a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Guatemala City North Mission. He is the son of Von and Annette Elcock.
Jerry Anderson’s Banana Nut Loaf captured the judges’ taste buds with the top prize for the Wheat Bake Off at the Oneida County Fair. EldaLaine Allen won second place with her Half Whole Wheat, Half White Bread recipe, and third place went to Tracy Ward for her plate of delicious Cinnamon Rolls.
Gene Caldwell is the lucky prizewinner in the fund raising drawing to raise money for the pool. Evans Co-op Coast to Coast donated the bicycle, and the Swimming pool Committee has been selling chances on it all summer.
Connie Price was the winner of a 3-foot Raffia Air Doll raffled off by the Malad Chamber of Commerce at the Street and Craft Fair.
Hillarie Daniels was the winner of the Livestock Judging Contest, which netted her a $50 cash award from the sale Committee, Clint Price placed second and received $40, while Rochelle Panting, Charlotte Firth and Crystal Anderson split for third place, each received $10. In the Junior division, Becky Thomas was the winner, Philip Firth was second and Judd Daniels was third.
40 YEARS AGO (1984)
New class officers for the coming school years are the following: Senior class; David Lewis, president; Stacey Thomas, vice president; Brenda Williams, secretary; Kim Perry and Brett
Daniels representatives. Junior class; Michelle Ward, president; Rodney Sweeten, vice president; Cindy Howard, secretary; Scott Smith and Heidi Peterson, representatives. Sophomore class; John Williams, president; Steve Gunnell, vice president; Sherrie Napier, secretary; Marlo Willie and Jerry Thomas representatives. Freshman class; Justin Moon, president; Shane Howard, vice president; Nada Sweeten, secretary and Jariann Ward and Travis Robbins representatives.
Lew Williams has been welcomed to Malad this week as the new LDS Seminary teacher.
William Jaussi, son of Mr. and Mrs. Norman L. Jaussi, has been called to serve in the Samoa Apia Mission.
Kristi Budge, daughter of Wayne and Connie Budge, represented Malad this summer as a participant in the American Youth in Concert Program. This program selects students from all over America to sing in concert throughout Europe.
Malad seniors, Teresa Evans and Shawn Steed, have been selected from students throughout Idaho, to represent this state in the National Band and National Chorus (respectively).
50 YEARS AGO (1974)
Mickey Jeppsen has been employed as a deputy sheriff here to fill the vacancy left by the resignation of James Lucchetti, who served about a month as deputy, Sheriff Ken Wharton stated.
Dean L. Baker was recently advanced to the rank of first lieutenant in the U.S. Air Force. Lt. Baker is stationed at Ellsworth AFB, South Dakota where he is assigned to the missile division. Lt. Baker is a graduate of Malad High School and Utah State University, Logan, where he majored in range science. He is married to the former Janesse Thomas and they have two children. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Jay Baker, Holbrook.
Dennis Evans is the president of the newly organized Jaycees group here. Tim Thorpe, external president, Tom Thorpe, internal president, Doug Hansen, Secretary; Terrill Schwartz, treasurer; Zane Hill, state director and Dee Burrie, membership director.
First place winners, for the girls, in the District Rodeo are: Terri Edwards placing first in junior barrel racing; Danece Daniels, senior goat tying; Lori Harrison, senior barrel racing, pole bending, and break away roping. Mrs. Dale Harrison is the co-chairman from Malad. Boys winning first place are David Daniels, bareback riding; Steve Edwards, bull dogging, Scott Alder, calf
30 YEARS AGO (1994) Gene Caldwell gives a thumbs up for the swimming pool as he picks up his lucky prize in the fund raising drawing to raise money for the pool. Evans Co-op Coast to Coast donated the bicycle, and the Swimming Poll Committee has been selling chances on it all summer. Gene’s name was drawn last week at the Malad Chamber of Commerce Street and Craft Fair.
roping and Benny Jones, junior bull riding. Dale Harrison is the Rodeo Chairman. All first, second, third and fourth place winners; will compete in the Regional Rodeo in Malad on Saturday.
60 YEARS AGO (1964)
Mr. and Mrs. Vadel Swenson, Mrs. Jess P. Ward and Mrs. James Goddard went to Salt Lake City to meet Dennis Swenson, who arrived by plane from New York City. He has served for two and a half years in the LDS Swedish Mission.
Mrs. Marion J. Hess entertained at a birthday party for her daughter LaReta, who turned six years old. Twelve boys and girls enjoyed games, the decorated cake, ice cream and favors.
Malad High cheerleaders for the coming year, Sandy Bowen, Ann Byrd, Nancy Thorpe and Vicky Tubbs, attended Cheer Leading Camp at Sun Valley during the week of August 1620. There they learned new cheers and yells for the coming year.
The Invaders, an instrumental group from Malad, played at a dance at the Twin Falls Armory. Mrs. Thelma Hawkins accompanied them. Members of the group are Dale and Tom Hawkins, Tim Facer, Ed Williams and Mike Williams.
Joseph R. Davis who is stationed with the US Army at Fort Riley, Kansas, has been advanced to Private First Class. At the present time, PFC Davis is with troops engaged in the Desert Strike practice maneuver in the southwest U.S.
70 YEARS AGO (1954)
Bert Williams, A/2/C, United States Air Force arrived from San Diego, California to spend 20 days’ leave with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bert Williams, and other relatives.
Pfc. Ronald Dennis, who has enjoyed a 23-day leave at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Dennis, left for Salt Lake City. From there he went by plane to Camp Kilmer, New Jersey prior to leaving for overseas duty.
Mrs. Jesse R. Dredge honored her son, Louis, at a birthday party at her home. Eighteen youngsters were present to help celebrate Louis’ 12th birthday. At the conclusion of games, a lunch, including the decorated cake, was served.
A group of former school friends met at Downata for an evening of swimming, lunch and a visit. The group included Sharlene Williams, Barbara Budge, Cherril Jensen, Jeanine Mills, Connie Eager, Polly Bolingbroke, Denece Jones, Marlene Lindsey, Carolyn Jones and Karen Yearsley.
DeRay Jones, son of Mrs. Ruby Jones, who is now on his way home from Tokyo, Japan where he has been stationed with the U.S. armed forces, and Gerald Jones, son of Mrs. Veda Jones, who is stationed at Camp Fugi, Japan, recently met and enjoyed a visit.
80 YEARS AGO (1944)
A veteran of some of the outstanding missions of the Eighth Air Force, including the shuttle missions to Russia, 1st Lieutenant Max T. Stuart, 24, of Malad, has been awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for “extraordinary achievement” as pilot of the B17 Flying Fortress “Tom Paine.” Among the vital German war plants his group has bombed are aircraft plants in Poland, which they hit five times, and at Brunswick and Regensburg, synthetic oil refineries at Magdeburg and Leipzig, and tank factories in Berlin twice. “Berlin scared me the most,” he said. “They have more flak there than anywhere.” One of his closet shaves occurred after the bombing of an airfield at Brussels. His Fort’s wheels were shot out and he had to make a belly landing when he got back. Most memorable mission, however, was the long flight to Russia when his group bombed a refinery south of Berlin and continued flying to a base in the Ukraine. He had an opportunity there to talk to men and women of the Red Army. “The Russians are waiting until after the war to rebuild their cities, he said. Most of them at the base were working there as a rest from front-line fighting.” Lt. Stuart is the son of Mr. and Mrs. William E. Stuart of Malad, and worked with his father as a painter before entering the AAF in June 1943. In addition to the DFC the flyer holds the Air Medal with three Oak Leaf Clusters.
50 YEARS AGO (1974) Mrs. Dale Harrison, left, co-chairman of Malad District Rodeo, is shown with first place winners in the District Rodeo Terri Edwards, second from left, places first in junior barrel racing; Danece Daniels, senior goat tying; Lori Harrison, senior barrel racing, pole bending, and break away roping.
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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
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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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CORRECTED NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING MALAD CITY PROPOSED BUDGET
Fiscal Year October 1, 2024 - September 30, 2025
A budget totaling $4,897,500 has been tentatively approved. A public hearing prior to the adoption of the final budget will be held September 6, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. at Malad City Hall, 59 Bannock Street, Malad, Idaho.
SYNOPSIS OF THE AUGUST 2024 MINUTES ONEIDA COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Per IC §31-819 – August 2024
August 12, 2024 - Topics discussed and decisions made: Claims for payment and meeting minutes were approved. The water recharge agreement between Malad Valley Irrigation (MVI) & Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) was discussed. Airport Board functions and responsibilities were discussed. The communications use lease with the Racoon Radio Club was discussed. An update on the request for a stop sign and speed monitoring at 2000 N 3400 W was given. The LensLock Agreement for the Sheriff’s office body and vehicle cameras was signed. The county burn ordinance was discussed. The AirMethods memorandum of agreement (MOA) was discussed. Court facilities funds were earmarked for the courtroom remodel project. Excess county property was approved for sale on the Public Surplus site. A water truck was approved for purchase. A grant for spraying weeds was discussed. A plan
for weed control at the fairgrounds was discussed. An emergency power outage plan for the courthouse was discussed. Options for enabling the county to collect funds owed were discussed. The next Town Hall topic will be Emergency Preparedness on October 30, 2024 at 7:00pm at the Event Center. The forest service lease at Deep Creek was discussed. Commissioners cancelled $25.58 in interest and penalty fees from RP0236901. August 26, 2024 - Topics discussed and decisions made: Budget hearing took place and the budget for fiscal year 2025 was approved. Claims for payment and meeting minutes were approved. ATC phone system proposal was given. The AirMethods air ambulance memorandum of understanding was discussed. The communications use lease with the Racoon club was discussed. The Economic Development Grant was discussed and invoiced by the county. Emergency
Food Labeling
Allison Eliason
Sir Francis Bacon had it right when he said that “knowledge is power.” When he shared his philosophy, he was trying to point out that being learned would allow for greater influence and power. I’m not too concerned with gaining knowledge to have influence and power over others, but I do think that gaining knowledge for one’s self is truly empowering.
Oddly enough, some of the most important choices made concerning health are uninformed or misinformed and the eventual consequence is subpar wellbeing. Rash correlations are assumed as causation, current fads are taken as facts and suddenly healthy habits are taboo and dense decisions are trendy. Too many motivators shift the window of what real health looks like and what nutrition really is.
On the other hand, there is just so much to try to take in and understand, it’s impossible to know it all or even to know who to trust. In a time when social media influencers are making health recommendations without any actual understanding, it seems that we have to take on Mr. Bacon’s advice to gain our own knowledge to empower our own lives.
Going to the grocery store can be overwhelming with all of the eye catching marketing tools used to convince consumers to buy one product over another. Understanding what of the details are pertinent and what are irrelevant will help make a truly informed decision
and not one that is based on emotion.
Buzzwords splashed across food labels are not meant to make it easy to compare food items. Those words are meant to draw customers in and feel good about the product and the price they are about to pay but might not have anything to do with the actual nutritional value of the product. Many of the claims such as “organic,” “all-natural,” or “pasture-raised” have more to do with how the crops and livestock were raised rather than its nutritional value. How they are grown can have a bearing on the final nutrition of the product but the difference is usually very little if significant at all. And just because something is still found in its natural state doesn’t mean that it’s healthy. Poison ivy is natural but I don’t think it would be healthy to eat. Because different food labels are used to market products instead of informing consumers, product labels can often be misleading. The Non-GMO label is often added when it is totally unnecessary, a label meant to distinguish between foods that have been modified with biotechnology. For example, there are no Non-GMO tomatoes in existence, yet the label can be found on tomatoes. Similarly, gluten-free labels can be found on food products that don’t contain any wheat which is where gluten is found. Yes, milk is gluten free, but it is also completely wheat free which means that the label isn’t there to help educate, but rather
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Preparedness Handouts for October’s Town Hall meeting were approved for printing. The third amendment of the development code (ordinance # 2022-08-01) was signed and is now available on the county website. The aircraft registration paperwork for the new weed spraying drone was signed and notarized. Plans for the annual insurance meeting for county employees were finalized.
Expenditures by fund: General Fund/Current expense, $51,918.28; Road & Bridge, $552,176.07; Airport, $954.47; Ambulance, $289,231.38; District Court, $1,032.53; Fair/ County, $52,385.92; Justice, $27,532.40; Parks & Rec., $2,211.71; Indigent & Charity, $800.25; Revaluation $825; Tort $2,323.20; Weeds, $88,774.23; E-911, $2,646.09; Drug Court/Specialty Court Coordinator, $229.93 -Total - $1,073,041.46
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to manipulate. In the event that labels are following the rules, they are finding loopholes in the letter of the law. For example, some labels might tout that they have “no sugar added” but there are other sources of sugar like honey or agave that are plenty sugary or are loaded with naturally occurring sugars. They might even follow the rules of naming each sweetener in the ingredient list but that usually puts them down the index of contributing components and makes them appear to be less than what they would be if tallied up together. And all too often, if there is nothing there to make it sweet, flavor is added in poor quality fats to make up the difference.
The list of food labeling gimmicks goes on and on that will misguide, mislead, and totally misinform consumers. A product labeled “contains real sea salt” has no more nutrition than table salt. Breads bragging over the number of grains means very little if they aren’t whole grain, however many added. Words like “super-food” and “functional” are all about swagger and nothing about service because all whole-foods are filled with crucial nutrients a healthy body needs.
I’m not out to tell anyone how or what to eat, I just believe that you should make an informed choice. The more you know about food labels, the marketing gimmicks used and what information on the product wrapper is useful, the more power you have in making that informed choice.
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Fish and Game 2024 Deer and Elk Hunting Season Preview
Idaho Department of Fish and Game
Statewide, deer and elk hunting in Idaho looks promising after a tough season in 2023.
Elk, the stalwarts of the mountains generally speaking, have stayed relatively healthy and stable. Statewide, mule deer numbers also appear to be improving, while eastern Idaho’s muleys—after suffering from one of the worst winters on record in 2023—are starting to gradually grow thanks to a much-needed mild winter. While scorching summer temperatures usually present the threat of epizootic hemorrhagic disease (EHD) in white-tailed deer, so far, there’s no sign of any significant outbreaks this year.
If we’re going to lead with good news, then we probably ought to start with elk. Overall, the numbers for Idaho elk are once again looking steady and impressive.
Fish and Game’s Deer and Elk Coordinator Toby Boudreau believes we will see much of the same, if not better conditions, for elk this fall.
“Overall, elk populations are looking good,” Boudreau said. “We saw 87% of collared elk calves and 96% of collared cows make it through the winter, which is a few percentages higher than most years.”
Mule deer also appear to be heading in the right direction—including those in eastern Idaho. Winter survival is typically the driving factor for mule deer herds, and the long-term average is about 60% of fawns surviving their first winter, but during hard winters that can be significantly lower.
To monitor herds, Fish and Game biologists captured and collared 217 mule deer fawns and 168 does in early winter in various parts of the state to track their winter survival. Of those collared, 77% of fawns and 95% of does made it through to spring.
“It’s going to take a few more years for mule deer to rebound in that part of the state, but a few more mild winters and I think fawns in particular will continue to trend in the right direction,” Boudreau said.
And as for whitetails, which saw the only hunter harvest increase among the three species, the news appears good… at least for now.
Hot summers and white-tailed deer can sometimes turn into a storm cloud of potential EHD outbreaks, seen as recently as 2021. There have been no such reports, but Fish and Game wildlife officials are encouraging folks to keep an eye out for deer showing signs of the disease.
EHD outbreaks usually occur during later summer and before the first frost when hot, dry conditions cause animals to congregate at watering areas where gnats – which carry and transmit the disease – are also likely to be. Assuming we avoid an outbreak, whitetail herds should continue to rebound.
Last Year’s Harvest
In 2023, hunters harvested 18,568 elk, 18,329 mule deer, and 19,828 white-tailed deer. Elk harvest was down 11% from 2022, while as predicted, mule deer harvest dropped a whopping 22% statewide. Whitetails represented the sole tick in the upward direction, accounting for a 3% increase from last year.
It didn’t take a whole lot of rubbing the crystal ball to forecast a less-than-stellar mule deer harvest in 2023 because of the severe winter that preceded it.
A total of 74,503 mule deer hunters hunted fall 2023, with nearly 25% of those successfully packing out a mule deer. Last year’s roughly 22% decrease in total mule deer harvest is also the seventh-consecutive year below the 10year average.
While it may seem impossible to have 70% of the years below the 10-year average, it’s a reflection of unusually large mule deer harvests in 2015 and 2016 (both years over 37,000 deer harvested) that spiked the 10-year average.
As for elk…it was a good run. Last year would have been the tenth year
in a row for elk harvest to eclipse the 20,000 mark, but that was not how last fall played out. Elk hunters took home 18,568 elk in 2023, roughly an 11% drop in animals harvested compared to 2022. Roughly 87,864 elk hunters— less than 1% fewer than 2022—took to the mountains in 2023 in search of elk, with 21% of those individuals successfully harvesting an elk.
That drop was unexpected, but within normal fluctuations in annual elk harvests, and probably doesn’t reflect a drop in the elk population. Chances are good we will see that bounce back up above 20,000, but that depends on how many hunters go after elk, and what weather conditions they experience.
White-tailed deer harvest has been at the top of bad news headlines in recent years due to disease outbreaks; however, in 2023, whitetail harvest showed a slight bump in the right direction, from 19,182 in 2022 to 19,828 in 2023, which hopefully reflects recovering whitetail herds.
Last fall’s whitetail harvest also eclipsed the mule deer harvest for only the sixth time since 1975, when Fish and Game began tracking deer harvest by species.
Elk Hunting
The most notable statistic from the 2023 elk season? 18,568 total elk harvested, which is down 11% from the previous year and marks the first time since 2013 the statewide harvest dropped below 20,000.
Overall hunter numbers were practically identical to the previous year’s hunter effort. Additionally, general season hunter success was right in line with previous years (17%), while controlled hunt success dropped substantially from an average of 41% over the previous five years to 23% last year.
Elk populations tend to swing less dramatically than deer, and elk numbers have been relatively consistent in past years. So, what might’ve caused the decline?
It’s difficult to prove exactly what caused the drop, but Boudreau believes seasonal elk distribution during hunting season may have contributed.
“We had a lot of elk stay in their high-country summer ranges longer than usual, and that made them less accessible to hunters, especially hunters with controlled hunt tags limited to a specific area. Elk were not being in those traditional hunting areas likely reduced overall harvest,” Boudreau said.
Hunters will see similar, if not better, elk populations this fall. Harvests should be at or above the 10-year average, which continues to be at a near-record number.
While that’s all good news, hunters are reminded that elk are highly nomadic, and there are no guarantees they will be where in the same places they were in the past. Hunters need to be diligent at finding areas where elk want to be, and not dwell in areas without fresh sign of elk in the area.
Last Year’s Numbers
• Total elk harvest in 2023: 18,568
• 2022 harvest total: 20,952
• Overall hunter success rate: 21%
• Antlered: 11,363
• Antlerless: 7,205
• Taken during general hunts: 11,719 (17% success rate)
• Taken during controlled hunts: 6,849 (23% success rate)
Idaho mule deer hunting should improve after hunters last fall saw the unfortunate results of the catastrophic 2022-23 winter, particularly in eastern Idaho.
Last year’s mule deer harvest dropped 22 percent statewide compared with the prior year, but wildlife managers expect to see it start ticking back up thanks to a mild winter and excellent 77% average fawn survival statewide. (More on that later.)
This brings us to 2024 and the proverbial question of whether the glass will be half empty or half full? It’s largely a matter of perspective. Hunters won’t see the big mule deer herds they saw a few years back, but hopefully, they will see more deer than last fall.
“I think we’re clawing our way out of the hole,” Boudreau said. However, it takes more than one mild winter to really boost mule deer herds, and there’s an echo effect that lingers after a hard winter.
Mule deer does that are heavily stressed by winter typically bear lighter-than-average fawns the following spring, which survive at lower rates than heavier fawns. That phenomenon was reflected by lower fawn survival in eastern Idaho than in west and central Idaho.
“Unless we see another hard winter, we should be out of that lag period by next spring and see heavier fawns that are better able to survive,” Boudreau said.
While hunter harvest is one way of “keeping score” on the health of mule deer herds, it can be an unreliable measuring stick because when herds are large and healthy, Fish and Game can offer more antlerless tags. Those antlerless tags are cut back - or not reinstated - after hard winters to allow herds to rebound as quickly as possible. Dropping those antlerless tags drops the statewide mule deer harvest because antlerless hunts tend to have higher success rates than buck-only hunts.
Which leads us to buck hunting. With most of the state’s hunters focused on bucks, and last year’s healthy fawn crop that survived winter mean more young antlered bucks that will be sporting spikes, forked-horn antlers, and a small percentage will be three-points. Those young bucks represent a large portion of the annual buck harvest, so it’s likely hunters will see an uptick in the fall harvest.
As for older bucks, that will likely be a mixed bag. Fawns killed during the 2022-23 winter obviously aren’t coming back, so that void in the buck population will remain for several years. But that’s not to say there won’t be any mature bucks, just likely fewer than after years of back-to-back normal or mild winters.
Buck survival through winter and hunting seasons can vary considerably depending on where you are in the state, so hunters can still find mature bucks, but not likely in the numbers they saw prior to the 2022-23 winter.
Overall, mule deer hunters have some reason for optimism, especially in the west and central parts of the state. They will hopefully see a few more mule deer in eastern Idaho, but it will take longer for herds to rebuild there.
Last Year’s Numbers
• Total mule deer harvest in 2023: 18,329
• 2022 harvest total: 23,588
• Overall hunter success rate: 25%
• Antlered: 15,245
• Antlerless: 3,083
• Taken during general hunts: 13,267 (21% success rate)
• Taken during controlled hunts:5,062 (46% success rate)
White-tailed Deer Hunting
White-tailed deer represented the biggest “win” from the 2023 hunting season, as noted by the upswing in harvest numbers for the first time since 2019.
An estimated 49,098 white-tailed deer hunters hit the woods last year, with 40% of those successfully bagging a deer. As predicted heading into the 2023 hunting season, overall harvest numbers for whitetails increased from 19,182 to 19,828.
Recall back in 2021, EHD wreaked havoc on the Clearwater region’s whitetails, killing an estimated 6,000-10,000 deer that year. Like any species, it takes time for animals to rebound.
Prior to the ’23 hunting season, Boudreau forecasted “another 2-3 years” before the Clearwater’s whitetail herds would be fully recovered, but optimistically pointed out that they were in fact “over the hump.”
“I like where we’re at this year with whitetails, and while not fully recovered, I am hopeful hunters will see more of them in the Clearwater Region, and similar numbers in the Panhandle and elsewhere,” Boudreau said.
Fish and Game wildlife staff will continue to monitor the EHD and CWD situation among deer populations during the remainder of summer and into fall, and deer hunters in the Panhandle need to be informed about what’s happening with latest CWD detection and how that could affect the fall hunts.
Last Year’s Numbers
• Total white-tailed deer harvest in 2023: 19,828
• 2022 harvest total: 19,182
• Overall hunter success rate: 40.3%
• Antlered: 13,741
• Antlerless: 6,088
• Taken during general hunts: 18,548 (38% success rate)
• Taken during controlled hunts: 1,281 (40% success rate)
What hunters need to know about chronic wasting disease for 2024 Hunters play a critical role in testing for CWD since there is no live test for the disease, and getting accurate and current information requires annual testing. CWD is more manageable— and spreads slower—when only a small fraction of the herd is infected.
The CWD situation is changing and management is evolving. The disease was detected in a mule deer buck last fall in Unit 23 near New Meadows, and again in a whitetail doe found dead in July of this year in Unit 1 near Bonners Ferry in the Panhandle. Fish and Game has the following CWD rules for the 2024 hunting season:
• Unit 18 is now included with Unit 14 to form the CWD Management Zone. Unit 15 was removed after extensive testing found no animals with CWD there.
• Hunters who harvest a deer, elk, or moose in the CWD Management Zone cannot transport whole carcasses and certain animal parts outside of Units 14 and 18. For details on special rules, see the CWD webpage.
• Mandatory CWD testing no longer applies to elk and moose, which are less susceptible to CWD than deer. However, Fish and Game will still accept voluntary samples from hunter-harvested deer, elk, and moose anywhere in the state.
• Mandatory CWD testing of all harvested deer continues in Unit 14 and now includes Unit 18 as well. Sampling of harvested deer in Unit 15 is no longer required, but we’d still like samples from interested hunters.
• New for 2024, CWD testing is also mandatory in Units 23, 24, and 32A for deer, but carcass transport rules do not apply.
In an effort to prevent the further spread of CWD and to manage populations with CWD, Fish and Game has developed a strategic plan to guide the state’s response and management actions when animals test positive in an area. Hunters can take heads or lymph nodes of harvested deer, elk, and moose to any regional Fish and Game office for CWD testing, or get directions on the Fish and Game website on how to collect and submit samples themselves. Mandatory Hunter Reports Hunters are reminded fill out their report 10 days after harvest, or if the hunter did not hunt or harvest (deer, elk, and pronghorn only), 10 days after the closing date of their season for each tag purchased.
When you file your Mandatory Hunter Report, you give critical hunt and harvest information to wildlife managers to maximize and sustain healthy herds. Help us collect this vital information and conserve your hunting, fishing, and trapping dollars. For more information, check out Fish and Game’s Mandatory Hunter Report webpage.
Season setting for 2025-26 hunts
A reminder to all big game hunters: Season setting for 2025-26 big game seasons starts this winter with the commission approving seasons in March. Hunters should keep an eye out for upcoming season proposals, open houses, and opportunities to comment on proposed changes. Check the website for details.
ONEIDA COUNTY WEEKLY EVENTS
Worship Service Sunday, 11:00 a.m. ~ All Are Welcome ~ 5 Chapel Lane Call 208-766-2764
Malad City Newsletter September 2024
With September comes a more predictable routine, with kids back in school and vacations over. We can enjoy the beautiful Fall weather to come!
We hope that you all joined us for the Mental Health/Suicide Awareness Walk on Tuesday, September 3. Please be aware of services available in Oneida County for help. Check maladidaho.org *Community *Mental Health if you need reminders of those services.
Following are some activities going on in the community for the month of September:
• The Eastern Idaho State Fair in Blackfoot started on Friday, August 30 and will end on Saturday, September 7.
• Be sure to check out the school calendars to keep up on the activities of our youths. There are Soccer, Volleyball, and Football home games during September, with Homecoming Week scheduled for September 23 through 28. FFA and other school clubs are gearing up for the new school year and are planning their schedules.
• On Saturday, September 7 will be a Community Day of Service from 8:00 a.m. until noon. Several service projects will be held during the day where any age can participate. We hope you will all plan to spend some service hours that day, in remembrance of the many people who gave service on September 11, 2001. Information can be found on the maladidaho.org calendar.
• Also on Saturday, September 7, from 11:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. will be a Natural Health & Wellness Fair held at the pavilion at Malad City Park, a free activity.
The Mayor’s Walking Challenge starts Wednesday, October 1. Mayor Hawkins would like to challenge the community to join with her in walking for health! The mayor will receive a $1,000 grant for the city if she completes the challenge of walking 10,000 steps a day. That is her goal. Perhaps your goal may not be 10,000 steps, but walking improves mental and physical health. Watch for further information on a Community Walking Challenge!
Dragon Doings
By The Malad High School Journalism Class
Soccer The Girl Soccer team started their season off great, with a 2-0 winning streak! They played their first game on Wednesday, August 28th, against Firth and won 4-0. Their second game was on Thursday, August 29th, against South Fremont and won 3-2. They have games on Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday this week, at American Falls, Firth, and then a home game against Sugar Salem. Everyone is very pumped for this week, their confidence continues to rise as they persevere and work hard in practice and play even harder in games. They hope to continue bringing home wins, and learning from each game. The team’s goals have been made by Adi Ashby with 4 goals, Emily Coatney with 1 goal, Braylee Price with 1 goal, and Paige Talbot with 1 goal. They plan on continuing to improve and grow with each game, with their morale only expanding with the number of wins they get.
Homecoming Week September 23-28
By Teagan Daniels
Monday: Dress up is Dress your age. Freshman are babies, sophomores are toddlers, juniors are parents, and seniors are senior citizens. The day activity is outside games including mattress
races, tug of war, etc. The activity that night is a movie at the school at 8pm!
Tuesday: Dress up is Bikers vs Surfers. The activity during the day is tuffpuff/ boys volleyball. The night activity is powderpuff (girls football) at 7:pm.
Wednesday: Dress up as movie characters. The day activity is boys soccer and bounce house races. The night activity is the volleyball and soccer games and bonfire/ car smash afterwards. The theme for the volleyball game is camo!
Thursday: Dress up is Music Genres. Freshman are pop, sophomores are disco,juniors are rock, and seniors are country. The day activity is a relay race and the night activity is the volleyball game and a party at the Drivein after. The theme for the volleyball game is neon!
Friday: Dress up in school colors. Freshman are orange, sophomores are silver/gray, juniors are white, and seniors are black. The day activity is the spirit bowl, following that is the parade and a tailgate party at the high school. The night activity is the football game. The theme for the game is school colors!
Saturday: The Homecoming dance from 8-10:30 pm. The date and times are subject to change.
OBITUARY
David Eugene Edwards
January 16, 1928 ~ August 29, 2024
David Eugene Edwards passed away peacefully on August 29, 2024, at the age of 96 in Malad, Idaho. Gene was born on a cold winter night to David Monson Edwards and Elizabeth Wight Edwards in the home where he resided until his death. He was the seventh of 9 children and is the last living member of his family.
At the age of 5, his parents thought he was ready for school, so they sent him to the one room school 2 miles up the road that housed 1st through 8th grade. On his first day of school, he came home twice before his dad took him back the third time with the firm instruction to stay. There he started some lifelong friendships before going to Malad High School where he enjoyed playing football, basketball and baseball. He graduated in 1945.
At the end of World War II, Gene enlisted in the army where he spent one year in Louisiana before returning back to Malad. Soon after his return he started dating Wanda Jonesand they were later married on February 14, 1948, in Malad. Their marriage was solemnized one year later on February 14, 1949, in the Idaho Falls Temple.
Gene worked various jobs in Malad for two years. before purchasing his father’s farm where he spent the rest of his life ranching and raising his family.
Gene’s life was a life of service. He was an Oneida County Commissoner for 12 years and was then elected to serve one term in the Idaho Legislature. He would later spend 8 more years as a county commissioner. He was also the president of the Eastern Idaho Council of Governments and other cattle and irrigation organizations. He loved Oneida County and Idaho with all of his heart and defended it
if others thought otherwise.
As a member of of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints he served in many leadership positions. Many of the St. John Ward members were blessed with his wise counsel, foresight and love. He especially loved the youth and took great satisfaction in making sure the widows and less fortunate were taken care of. He treasured the 7 years he was able to serve with Wanda in the Logan Temple where he made many choice friends and had many spiritual experiences.
Gene was preceded in death by his wife Wanda and his 15-yearold son Jimmie. He is survived by his children, Tim (Jan) Edwards of Malad, Steven (Jean) Edwards of Logan,UT and Trudy (Randy) Austin of Weston, ID. Gene and Wanda were always proud of the achievements and activities of their children, 10 grandchildren and 38 great grandchildren.
Funeral services were held on Wednesday, September 4, 2024, at 12 noon at the Malad LDS Stake Center. Viewings were held Tuesday night from 7-8 p.m. and again prior to the funeral from 10:3011:30 a.m.
David Eugene Edwards
Talking Heads
Oneida County Commission Report—August 26
Adapted from official minutes recorded by Shanci Dorius
At the outset of the regular meeting, Commissioner Lewis asked for a moment of silence for Rauhn Panting, former Oneida County Extension Agent who recently passed.
ATC Phones
More information for the phone system proposal from ATC was presented by Kyle Redman and Dave Perry. ATC proposed the one-gigabyte business internet plan, which is significantly more than what the county currently has (an average of 250mbps). The cost for this service, would be a little less than what the county is paying now. If the county opted to purchase the phones instead of leasing them, the monthly cost would go down further. The commissioners requested a quote for the cost to purchase thirty-nine phones versus leasing those phones. Another consideration with any phone system proposal is the approximately $18,000 cost to fully digitize the Solacom E911 system from analog, an inevitable cost as the nation is moving from analog to digital already. The discussion was tabled.
AirMethods MOU
The AirMethods Memorandum of Understanding was discussed. Previously, John Williams with Oneida County Hospital wanted to get flight times testing done, and there is no word on this yet. Questions around the purpose of the memorandum were discussed. Chesley Lewis, a life flight pilot with the Portneuf Air Rescue, was invited to comment. Air Rescue in Pocatello is approximately 42 nautical miles from Nell J. Redfield Hospital, which is a flight time of 18-20 minutes. Air Rescue took over the AirMethods (Poctatello) contract about 6-years ago. Air Rescue is a non-profit, which means that patients will not be left with a large bill. This is due to the Balanced Billing /No Surprise Act that states life flight agencies will not bill above and beyond what the insurance company is willing to pay. Mr. Lewis explained the AirMethods memorandum being discussed doesn’t give AirMethods exclusivity. The law dictates that if no one is available, they are re -
quired to call the next available or closest flight group.
Commissioner Lewis, in reviewing the AirMethods memorandum, questioned what “scene flights” meant in section 2C of the contract. Mr. Chesley Lewis ventured the possible meaning might be that the landing spot is not at a designated landing pad at the hospital. This would make the flight crew the highest level of medical care on-sceneand they would determine the care and destination location.
Attorney Lyle Fuller suggested leaving section C5 out or to amend it to reference Idaho law versus Colorado law. The issue was also tabled.
RACOON CLUB
Bill Drury with the Racoon Radio Club came before the commissioners to report new information received from Kendall Anderson from the Idaho Military Division. Mr. Kendall emailed Mr. Drury clarifying the building has not been officially turned over to Oneida County as of yet and the building must be moved (this was not originally communicated to the county). Mr. Drury stated this leaves the two options regarding the building. First, the communications building must be moved to another location designated by the Bureau of Land Management and it must be on a cement pad (currently on skids). Second, if the building remains in the current location, there were several things that needed to be done such as a memorandum of understanding regarding entities that can be allowed on the site. Mr. Andeson said that more investigation is needed.
Mr. Drury with the Racoon Club stated there is no reason for the Racoon Club to continue to pursue a lease, noting the new information about the additional cost to move the building, as well as the approximately $4,000 cost to run power to the building. Homeland Security says the club needs to be out of the building by the end of the year.
Other information shared during the meeting included questions for clarification. According to Mr. Drury, there is a maximum of 20 watt of power needed for the Racoon Club as they aren’t transferring much.
Oneida County Attorney Lyle Full -
er asked how to assess the state’s claim that the communications building is too close to the other one (from a technical standpoint).
Mr. Drury stated that he believes they don’t interfere with the other building, but the Idaho Military Division may say different.
At the end of the discussion, Mr. Drury withdrew the Racoon Club’s bid to lease the building as it is too late in the season to complete all that needs to be done and he would like Danny Miller and Blain Newman with the Bureau of Land Management addressed the board of commissioners to clarify items of confusion regarding the communications building. Phone calls and emails from the clerk’s office and commissioners to Blaine Newman and Danny Miller with the Bureau of Land Management have not been responded to as of yet.
4 County Alliance
Molly Besaris with the Four County Alliance appeared before the board of commissioners to discuss the previously approved grant application through the Rural Idaho Economic Development. The commissioners approved the application in May, which was approved in late July 2024 by Tom Kealey, the Director of the Idaho Department of Commerce. The contract presented to the board of commissioners is to accept the approved grant money.
Mrs. Besaris stated that the special conditions on item 28 have been removed, which were items that she had been required to complete.
The grant from the Rural Idaho Economic Development Professional Grant from the state of Idaho and authorized signature on that grant was approved.
The Idaho Department of Commerce requires approval on a grant draw twice a year in July and January to execute half of the draw. One requirement is that a representative needs to sign the invoice prior to submitting it. Molly Besaris requested commissioner approval to invoice for both the July draw and upcoming January draw, so that when Molly makes the request in January, the invoice is already signed and prepared and would eliminate the need to come before
the commissioners again. Commissioner Jeppsen motioned to authorize signing invoice EDPRO-25-001 for $15,000 as well as invoice number EDPRO-25-002 for the remaining $15,000 to be paid in January 2025.
Printing bids
Bids for the printing of emergency preparedness guides (handouts) for October’s Town Hall meeting on Emergency Management was discussed. A bid from Idaho State University for 200 copies totaled less than $994.00. A bid from the Idaho Enterprise is pending. Most of the cost will be covered through available State Homeland Security Program (SHSP) funds and the remainder would be paid using Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) funds.
Commissioner Jeppsen motioned to approve up to $994.00 for the printing of the emergency preparedness guide using the lowest bid between ISU and Idaho Enterprise. The invoice will be paid using the available funds in the State Homeland Security Program (SHSP) funds and the remaining balance will be paid from Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) funds. Motion carried. Amended Development Code
The third amendment of the development code (ordinance number 2022-08-01) was presented to the commissioners for signature after the document was updated and verified by Oneida County attorney’s office (Fuller and Fuller).
Commissioner Eliason motioned to sign the third amendment of the development code which was amended on July 8, 2024 and published in the paper on July 18, 2024. Motion carried.
Aircraft registration for drone
Aircraft registration application paperwork was presented to the board of commissioners for approval. This is a requirement for the new weed spraying drone the county purchased earlier this year.
Commissioner Eliason motioned to sign the aircraft registration application for Oneida County Noxious Weed department, as well as the affidavit of ownership of unmanned aircraft. Seconded by Commissioner Jeppsen.
Terry Jones Invitational
Cross Country came to Malad for the annual Terry Jones Invitational meet. There were a lot of impressive times on the course, and overall Malad’s teams had a good first showing. Highest placements in varsity went to Boston Burbidge in 16th for the men and Aezlyn Summers in 16th for the women. In Junior Varsity, Samantha Schrenk came in an impressive second, and Brielle Bastian
ninth. On the men’s side, Dawson Beutler came in 16th as well.
The Middle School runners on both the men’s and the women’s teams had an amazing competition, placing first in team scores for both teams. Jace Nalder came in first for the men and KaDee Daniels came in third for the women. The large roster of middle school runners bodes well for the future of running in Malad!
MHS takes a win in its first game of the season
Malad’s opener against Lyman was a long slog, and a low-scoring affair. Luckily, the low score came out on the Dragons’ side of the ledger, as they took down the Eagles of Lyman, Wyoming. While not an offensive explosion, the defensive showing was impressive, and a win is a win is a win.
Coach Price said, “Our first game of the year was a very hard defensive game. Both teams had a hard time moving the ball. Both teams really wanted to establish the run, but were unable to. Lyman made a late drive towards the end of the first half but our defense was able to hold and at halftime the score was still 0-0. The third quarter was more of the same, both teams traded turnovers and not too much had changed. In the 4th quarter, Malad was able to score on a 17 yard touchdown pass from Easton Green to Dawson Peterson. We were unable to get the 2 pt conversion but now held the lead at 6-0. As time ran down Lyman made one last attempt to move the ball through the air. Our defense came up big and Malad was able to kneel the ball to get our first victory of the season.”
In last year’s contest, the Dragons ended up on the losing side of a 36-14 relatively high scoring game, sandwiched between wins over American Falls and Ririe.
As Coach Price said, “I thought the defense played amazing. Last year Lyman had almost 300 yards of rushing, this year we held them to under 120. Offensively we need to continue to get better. Where it was the first game we are still figuring some stuff out and the 2nd half looked a little better.”
Special teams stayed busy with frequent changes of possession throughout the game after 3 and outs, and clearly did well preventing any success for Lyman on the reception. “I thought our special teams did great, no big returns for Lyman and we moved the ball pretty well. Chase Martin on punt return and Brady Showell on Kickoff helped put the team in good positions,” Price said.
While it was just the first game of the season, there is a lot to build on, especially with regard to the defensive toughness displayed by the Dragons.
“Really proud of the boys and how they played. This is a tough mindset team that physically wants to control their opponents. I felt our team matched that physicality. Our D-Line did its job and took on the blocks to free up our backers to make the tackles, really was a great team win,” Price concluded.
Over the course of the game, Lyman put down 117 yards of rushing, and 22 yards of passing. Malad totaled 68 rushing yeards, and 34 yards passing, including the sole touchdown of the game.
The leading rusher of the game was Ryan Jensen, with a total of 26 yards. The leading passer was Easton Green with 22 yards. Dawson Peterson led receivers with 17 yards, and Holdan Tubbs led tacklers with 6.5 tackles. Coming up, Malad looks forward to a game at Ririe on September 6, American Falls on September 13, and its first conference game, against Soda Springs, on Sept 24. The other conference matchups include Aberdeen on October 11, Declo on October 18, and West Side on October 25.
MHS opened the season against the Eagles of Lyman.
Despite the low score,
game featured
lot of great plays.
While Coach Price lauded the effort on D, the team plans to work on offense for next game.