4th of July Dignitaries announced
The year’s Fourth of July falls on Friday next week, and this year’s featured honorees have been announced! Eric (Rick) Madsen was named the Honored Veteran of the Year, and you can find his story on Page 2 of the paper. The Volunteer of the Year Award will be presented on July 3rd after the Kids’ Parade, and it will be presented to Doug and Dianne Adams. The Grand Marshals of this year’s parade are Dennis and Sherrie Evans. The Honored Pioneer for this year is Patsy Bybee. We were not able to arrange to speak with Patsy before press time, so she will be featured in next week’s paper, along with the parade map, schedule, and other relevant information. This week, we bring you Rick Madsen, Dianne and Doug Adams, and Sherrie and Dennis Evans. The events listed on the next page are more or less locked in, but next week’s paper comes out on July 3rd, and we will present the final, completed schedule at that time.
Grand Marshals—Sherrie and Dennis Evans
Dennis and Sherrie Evans are lifelong Maladites, who, in Dennis’s words “Have loved Malad as long as I can remember.” Both of the Evanses were born and raised in Oneida County, and other than time spent at college, have spent most of their lives in the Malad Valley. Their families have been in the valley for generations.
Their daughters, Kami Willie and Tori Green live here in town, and work at Malad High School, where Dennis himself taught social studies, health, PE, and “a little bit of everything” for 38 years. Sherrie worked at Valley Oil fuel distribution for 18 years, and then ATC Communications for 11. Their other daughter, Mindy Barringer, currently lives with her own family in Apple Valley, Minnesota.
Like most people whose families have a long legacy in Malad, Sherrie and Dennis say that “a lot has changed” in the time they’ve lived here. “A lot of new people,” Sherrie says.
“It used to be we could memorize license plates on cars and know who they belonged to. Now we’re lucky if we can remember our own,” Dennis laughs.
“You used to know everybody,” Sherrie agreed. “It’s just harder now because there are so many people you don’t know.”
Dennis coached for most of the years he was at the High School, and was the “Voice of the Dragons” for
Malad sports prior to Jeff Richins. He was also involved with the Theatre Guild for many years, acting in the melodramas and the shootout that are a beloved tradition of the 4th of July festivities. “It was fun, and I think people enjoyed it,” he said. Dennis also developed the Visions program, where he took kids to Washington, D.C. and other spots to learn about history and civics.
Sherrie was involved with the Junior Miss (now DYW program), and the Oneida Education Foundation, as well as many other groups around town throughout the years. Both of them have had a long line of church callings as well.
Most of the extended family will be visiting this year for the Fourth, which is a day Dennis has a strong connection to. His father passed away near the holiday, and it always brings a sense of family home to him. The extended family has spent many of the last 50 years at Sherrie’s aunt Fay Cottle’s house, watching the parade and then having a barbecue. This year, of course, the family will get to watch them ride past! It will be a great topic of conversation when they head to Kami’s house later in the day.
“I don’t know that the Fourth of July is not my favorite holiday,” Dennis says. “We do a lot with family, and we just love it. I think the parade brings the town together, and provides a common focal point for us. I look at myself as being very patriotic, and the parade gives us a very patriotic idea.”
“A sense of pride in the community, I think,” Sherrie adds.
“It’s neat to see people stand for the National anthem, and the flag when it comes by,” Dennis says.
“We do have a lot to be grateful for, living here,” Sherrie says.
“We do,” Dennis agrees. “The peace of this valley. And we’ve got some really good people in this town.”
Volunteers of the Year—
Dianne
and Doug Adams
Dianne and Doug Adams were chosen by the City Council from a large group of nominees this year, all of whom were deserving of the Volunteer of the Year Award.
Doug and Dianne have donated many items of their beautiful art to benefits in Malad. Among them are the Evening of the Arts for the Oneida County Hospital Foundation, the Firemen’s Ball, and other special benefits. Dianne has conducted painting classes. We have been told that Doug is known as the “Mayor”
of the Summit. According to County Commissioner Bill Lewis “Over the last four years Dianne and Doug Adams have created and donated Bells to honor Veterans in Malad City and Rigby cemeteries. They serve on the Oneida County Hospital Foundation and have each year made and donated a bell to be auctioned off to provide funds for hospital projects. They have gathered the Summit Community to pull noxious weeds and gather litter along the roads leading to the Malad Summit. Doug and Dianne have hosted socials in their beautiful yard to bring the Summit Community together.”
Dianne graduated with an associates degree in Art from Ricks College (BYU Idaho). She was influenced by many great artists including Leon Parsons, Arlo Coles, and Matthew Geddes. Growing up in Moscow, Idaho, during the 1960s and 70s, Dianne’s childhood was deeply intertwined with the natural world. The rolling hills of the Palouse Empire and the serene waters of Lake Coeur D’Alene, where her family had a cabin, instilled in her a profound appreciation for the outdoors. This connection would become a recurring theme in her artistic journey.
Doug Adams is an award-winning recycled sculptured bell artist. Growing up in Fielding, Utah, on a small Appaloosa horse ranch and farm, his childhood involved working in the fields, hauling hay, weeding sugar beets, and building fences, which instilled a strong work ethic in him. After graduating high school, Doug served in the Utah National Guard for five years training as a tank mechanic. Upon returning from his military service, Doug found employment constructing a large steel mill nearby. A year later, he began his 30-year career in the steel industry. Doug created his first bell using a recycled cylinder in the early 1980s. It wasn’t until he met his talented artist wife that they began creating one-of-a-kind sculptured bells with her help and inspiration. Doug continuously searches for reclaimed treasures, priding himself on the rarity of his finds, which include old tools, machinery, and car parts. He masterfully combines found objects, upcycled and reclaimed steel parts, and priceless antiques in his sculptures. In recent years, Doug began incorporating glass elements into his sculptures. These “stunning gemstone-looking additions” are created by Dianne from reclaimed slag glass from old window factories and up-cycled glass bottles.
The two couples will be riding in next weeks parade.
NEWS IN BRIEF
US enters conflict between Iran and Israel
It’s too early to say what the effect of U.S. bomb strikes on Iran will be, but the Trump administration announced over the weekend that it had conducted bomb strikes on nuclear facilities in Iran, after calling for a two week period to explore negotiations. The announcement was greeted with a mix of responses, with the Israeli government and some members of the president’s party celebrating the news, and other Republicans and most Democrats decrying the act as bypassing congress’ responsibility for authorizing military strikes on foreign soil. Iran’s Supreme Leader denounced both the U.S. and Israel and vowed to retaliate. Missiles were fired from Iran toward U.S. bases in Qatar and Iraq, which is still a developing situation as of press time. On Monday evening, defenses in the two countries stated that they had intercepted missiles, and no damage or injury had occurred. Russia’s Vladimir Putin has cautioned against strikes affecting the area, noting that there are millions of Russian speakers in Gaza and Israel. The Iranian attacks on U.S. bases signify a bilateral escalation of military action between the U.S. and Iran, though at press time a tentative cease fire had been announced between the parties involved.
Heatwave covers eastern half of US
An extremely dangerous heat wave is underway for the eastern half of the United States as a potent heat dome reaches its peak, bringing the hottest temperatures of the year so far – the hottest in years for some cities – and putting tens of millions at risk. Over 250 daily temperature records could be broken during the peak of the heat on Monday and Tuesday, including both record highs and record warm lows. Temperatures in some locations from Philadelphia to Boston could be the hottest in any month in over a decade. Additional records could fall Wednesday and Thursday. Around 150 million people are under heat alerts Monday, according to the National Weather Service. In many areas, it will be 15 to 20 degrees above normal.
Burn Ban in Effect in Oneida County
Effective Thursday June 26 th , 2025, at 12:01 AM., Oneida County has issued an open burn ban. You can still use your BBQ and have small backyard cooking fires in firepits 3 foot or less in diameter and 2 foot or less in height (IFC code 307.4 exception2).The specifics of the burn ban can be found inside the paper. Burn bans are in effect across the region, including Bannock County and Caribou County, which just experienced a massive residential burn that resulted from residential burns in high winds.
Grand Marshals — Dennis and Sherrie Evans
Volunteers of the Year — Doug and Dianne Adams
Malad July 4th Celebration Schedule
Festivities are still two weeks off at this point, so any changes made to the schedule or event list that are available before press time will be made by the July 3 paper. In the meantime, here’s what to consider as you plan your holiday. This
year’s theme is “Land that I Love”. The Grand Marshall, Volunteer of the Year, Honored Pioneer, and Honored Veteran have been selected but not all informed yet, so we will bring you those names and stories next week.
THURSDAY NIGHT, JULY 3
5:00 p.m. – Lineup for Kid’s parade on 100 North by the Malad Drive-in All youngsters welcome. Decorate your bikes, tricycles, wagons, small cars – whatever you have! (Shanci Dorius)
5:30 p.m. – Kid’s Parade begins through North Main business district turn west on Bannock Street to Four Points, then turn south and end at the library.
6:00 to 6:45 p.m. – Hypnotist John Moyer (Sponsored by Malad City)
6:45 p.m. – Flag ceremony and announcement of Volunteer of the Year
7:00 p.m. – Malad’s Got Talent preliminaries – Open to all talents. Come and show us what you’ve got! (Sponsored by Malad City) Must register with Candy Broadus 208-406-4232 or Trissa Nesbitt 208-705-8032 by Friday, June 30 12 & under – 1st $100, 2nd $75, 3rd $50; 13 – 18 – 1st $100, 2nd $75, 3rd $50; Adults - 1st $300, 2nd $200, 3rd $100
7:00 p.m. – Melodrama “Males Order Brides”
FRIDAY, JULY 4
6:00 a.m. – Cannonade, Malad Fire Department
6:00 a.m. - Fun Run sponsored by Malad’s Distinguished Young Woman Allen Drug Parking lot (Ashlee Jensen); all races check in at 6:00 a.m.; all races begin at 6:30 a.m.
6:30 to 9:00 a.m. – Oneida Search & Rescue pancake breakfast at Malad City Park
8:45 a.m. – Parade – (Michelle Potter) floats lineup on 300 WestPLEASE, do not have water features that squirt into the crowd!
9:30 a.m. - Dignitaries/Legion lineup on 200 West
10:00 a.m. – Parade Starts at 400 N. 200 W., follows traditional route. Stops at the Veterans Memorial on Main Street for National Anthem and Taps, Follows Bannock Street to 300 West, then North to 400 N. 300 W.
12:00 Noon – Western stage play at Malad City Park (Pending)
12:00 to 6:00 – Hatchet Throwing, Free Activity (Pending)
1:00 p.m. – Kid’s Races (Malad City Recreation Committee)
1:00 to 5:00 p.m. – Dunk Tank (Jr. Wrestling)
1:30 p.m. – Tug of War (Malad City Recreation Committee)
2:00 p.m. – Malad Theater Guild melodrama “Males Order Brides”
2:00 p.m. til balloons last – Water Balloon fight Malad City Park (Bamma Wammas/Jaime Olsen)
3:30 p.m. – Softball Game (Pending)
6:00 p.m. – Malad’s Got Talent Finals
7:30 p.m. – Concert by Ozzie Higley – (Malad Area Chamber of Commerce)
10:00 p.m. – Fireworks at Fairgrounds (Malad City Fire Department, Oneida County and Malad City)
Music, food and vendors will be set up all afternoon at Malad City Park
**all times approximate
SATURDAY NIGHT, JULY 5
7:00 p.m. - Malad Theater Guild melodrama “Males Order Brides”*
8:30 p.m. – Street Dance in front of Malad City Hall with Rough Stock (sponsored by Malad City) and Watermelon Bust *Play will also be held on July 7 at 7:00 p.m.
Eric (Rick) Madsen named Honored Veteran for 4th
By tradition, the honored veteran for the Fourth of July parade is selected by veterans. This year, they have selected Eric Madsen, who most will know as Rick. Anyone who has attended public events in Malad will know Madsen as one of the most dedicated representatives of the veteran community. His selection was accompanied by the following words from the men and women who selected him:
“It is our privilege to honor today Eric Illum Madsen, son of Reed and Elsie Madesen. He was born June 30, 1951 in Malad. He was raised on a farm, at the point of the mountain in Samaria, a place where he still lives today.
As a child, he loved horses, deer hunting and fishing. He attended schools in Samaria and graduated Malad High School in 1969. While in High School he was active in sports and represented Malad High at State Wrestling competition.
Vietnam was winding down and Eric entered the service of his country on August 16, 1971. He was 20 years old.
Eric was sent to the Naval Training Center in San Diego, California, for Basic Training. Eric pursued the Hospital Corp. He learned everything a nurse learns in 16 weeks. It was a very extensive training.
He was sent to Millington, Tennessee, where he worked in internal medicine. He assisted in the Surgical Ward, where, in his words, “He removed a lot of lumps and bumps.” He also assisted the doctors in their medical procedures.
It was at this hospital in Millington that the POW’s returned to after being released from Vietnam. Many were in “very bad shape.”
Mr. Madsen states “It was a privilege to assist the POWs on their road to recovery.”
Eric then transferred to Field Medical Service School in Camp Pendleton in California. It was there that he was attached to the First Marine Division 7th Marines in San Mateo, California.
He was then sent to Okinawa, Japan. Eric assisted in building Regimental Aid stations. Eric was promoted and appointed to be part of the administration and an instructor for First Aid and preventative medicine to Marines.
When Saigon fell in April of 1975 and North Viet Cong took over, Erik made sure the Marines were “fit to go.” That means medical records were up to date and they were physically prepared with shots to go to
Saigon and assist in accompanying the refuges to Guam. Then from Guam to the United States.
Senior Chief B.W. Margot evaluated PO3 Eric Madsen by saying: “PO3 Madsen is one of the rare individuals you come across in the Navy who is completely dedicated to detail in his medical administration duties recently were awarded by a “noteworthy” assigned by the Division Surgeon’s Inspection Team. Never one to complain even when more work is heaped upon him, he methodically sets about to tackle the task. He conscientiously asks questions and digs into books when in doubt about how to do his job. He supports the Navy’s Human Goals Program. His command of the English language, oral and written, is above average for his rate. He is highly recommended for retention and promotion in the Naval Service.
Eric returned home from Vietnam and married, resulting in three children: Eric Reed, Amanda, and Clint. In June 1976, Eric bought his family’s farm, where he still lives. Madsen is active in the American Legion and has served as Vice Commander, Historian, and Sargeant of Arms. That means he conducts all Military Rites of those comrades who have died in Malad area and northern Utah who have served in the military.
Eric states “I’m very proud that I served my country and helped keep our people free. This is something I have been proud of all my life. I feel I am still a part of serving my country through service in the American Legion. I love America and what she stands for.
Eric Madsen, we are so very thankful to you for your service in Vietnam.
Celebrating 161 Years of Welsh Heritage
19th ANNUAL MALAD VALLEY WELSH FESTIVAL MALAD CITY, IDAHO
Friday and Saturday, June 27 – 28, 2025 Sunday, June 29, 2025 (Sunday evening program only) www.welshfestival.com • 208-766-4160
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
9:15 a.m. (Church Chapel)
FRIDAY, JUNE 27
a.m. (Church Chapel)
9:15
Opening Ceremony with Candace Lemmon, 2025 Welsh Festival Bard
“Festival Theme: Castles of Wales”
Music by Malad Valley Men’s Welsh Chorus
9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. (Church Cultural Hall)
Photo Displays - “A Walk through Wales”
Family History Displays/Information
Youth Art Exhibit (RS Room)
10:00 a.m.-Noon. (Church Chapel)
Presentations:
10:00 a.m. Dr. Ron Dennis: “Dan Jones, Missionary in Wales”
11:00 a.m. Lucie Thomas Washburn: “Welsh Castles”
10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. (City Park)
Kids’ Activities (sponsored by Malad After-School Program & MHS Sports Teams)
10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. (Library)
Book Sale (sponsored by Friends of the Library)
10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. (Co-op Downtown) Quilt Show and Bake Sale (sponsored by Oneida Quilters)
110:00-6:00 p.m. (Amphitheater)
Welsh/Celtic Musical Entertainment
11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. (Museum)
Oneida Pioneer Museum open
11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. (Samaria)
Tours of Pioneer Cabins at Heritage Square, Blue Goose open
11:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. (City Park)
Welsh Festival Country Store, “Taste of Wales,” and Food and Home Craft Booths open (Booths may open earlier and stay open later.)
Noon – 4:00 p.m. (Cultural Hall)
Welsh Language Class with John Shaw
1:00-2:30 p.m. (Church Chapel)
Student Poetry Reading/Competition
Recognition of Youth Art Winners
1:00-4:00 p.m. (begin in City Park)
Wagon Tours of Historic Sites in Malad
1:00-4:00 p.m. (Presbyterian Church)
Tours of Historic Church; Refreshments
3:00-4:00 p.m. (Church Chapel)
Youth Music Concert
6:00-7:30 p.m. (Church Chapel)
Choral Music Concert
SATURDAY, JUNE 28
6:00 a.m. (Summit to Devil Creek Reservoir)
Dragon Half and Quarter Marathon (sponsored by MHS Cross Country Team)
Sunday Fireside will close Welsh Festival
The final event for the 19th Malad Valley Welsh Festival will be a Fireside on Sunday, June 29, at 5:00 p.m. in the 2nd Ward Church (next to Malad City Park). Everyone is invited to this program that will feature entertaining presentations about Malad’s not-so-long-ago history.
The first presenter will be Larry Thomas, who will remind everyone of some of the businesses once found in downtown Malad. With the aid of his son Jason, Larry created a very entertaining music rendition about the Malad businesses from 30-40 years ago. Larry is the current owner of one of those longtime businesses, Thomas Electric and Furniture. His store is located in the former R.T. Owens building, which went through many phases of merchandising, beginning in 1889. Gerald Thomas, Larry’s father, took over the store in 1950, which means it is celebrating its 75th anniversary this year.
The main presenter will be Dr. Gordon Simpson, long-time dentist in Blackfoot, where his family
moved when they left Malad about 1970. Gordon grew up in Malad in the 1940s and 1950s, graduating from Malad High School in 1956. Gordon lived here when his father, Charles O. Simpson, was the Oneida School District Superintendent and his mother, Thelma Simpson, was a 4th grade teacher.
He graduated from Utah State University and later from dental school at Washington University in St. Louis. He practiced part-time in Malad for several years when Malad did not have another dentist. He has been a bishop and stake president in Blackfoot and involved in community activities. As a member of the Grove City Chapter of the Sons of the Utah Pioneers in Blackfoot, he gave a presentation about “Growing up in Malad in the 1940s and 1950s,” which instantly intrigued several SUP members with roots in Malad.
Musical numbers will be by Cassidy Martin and the Malad Valley Men’s Welsh Chorus. The Malad Stake Relief Society will provide refreshments after the program.
Opening Ceremony with Candace Lemmon, 2025 Welsh Festival Bard “Festival Theme: Castles of Wales” Music by Malad Valley Men’s Welsh Chorus
9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. (Church Cultural Hall)
Displays same as on Friday
10:00 a.m.-Noon (Church Chapel) Presentations: Same as on Friday
10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. (City Park)
Heritage Games (sponsored by MMS MathCounts Team and MHS Sports Team)
10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. (Library)
Book Sale (sponsored by Friends of the Library)
10:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m. (Presbyterian Church) Tours of Historic Church; Refreshments
10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. (begin in City Park)
Wagon Tours of Historic Sites in Malad
10:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. (Amphitheater)
Welsh/Celtic Musical Entertainment
10:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. (Co-op Downtown)
Quilt Show and Bake Sale (sponsored by Oneida Quilters)
10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. (City Park)
Welsh Festival Country Store, “Taste of Wales,” Food and Home Craft Booths (Booths may open earlier and stay open later.)
11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. (Museum)
Oneida Pioneer Museum open
11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. (Samaria)
Same as on Friday
Noon – 4:00 p.m. (Cultural Hall)
Welsh Language Class with John Shaw
1:00 – 2:00 p.m. (Church Chapel)
Piano Ensemble Concert
2:30 – 4:00 p.m. (Church Chapel)
Bards’ Circle/Adult Poetry Reading Announcement of Fiction Winner Presentation of Poetry Prizes Chairing of 2025 Welsh Festival Bard
SUNDAY, JUNE 29
5:00 p.m. (2nd Ward Building)
Presentation by Dr. Gordon Simpson “Growing up in Malad in the 1940s and 1950s” Presentation by Larry Thomas “Old-Time Businesses in Malad” Gymanfa Ganu (sing-along) Refreshments by Malad Stake Relief Society
Larry Thomas speaking to the Welsh Society about Malad’s historic businesses
Malad named Community Health Champion by Blue Cross
Malad was recently recognized by the Blue Cross of Idaho Foundation for Health for its efforts in the areas of encouraging and supporting healthy living. The announcement reads:
“Mayor Joan Hawkins is proud that Malad City embraces a holistic view of community health. The small city is the only incorporated city in rural Oneida County in Southeastern Idaho.
“Community health involves addressing the mental, physical, social, economic, and environmental aspects for citizens of a community,” Hawkins said. “It means working with local partners to see that all these areas are addressed for all citizens, from the youngest to the oldest.”
For its efforts in building a healthy community, Malad City is the recipient of the Blue Cross of Idaho Foundation for Health’s 2025 Community Health Champion Award. The award comes with a $5,000 grant that can be used for a program or project that promotes community health. The award was presented to Mayor Hawkins at the Association of Idaho Cities conference dinner on June 19 at the Boise Centre.
“It’s just an honor that we would be chosen because there are a lot of great cities in our state,” Mayor Hawkins said. “We have tried to address all aspects of community health, and for a small community, I think we have done well. Some things have worked, and others have not, but we continue trying.”
One shining example is the city’s efforts to address mental health issues. The city worked with several partner entities to create a Community Mental Health Committee that includes representation from schools, hospitals, public health district, mental health providers, the county, and senior center.
The committee launched an Oneida County Mental Health website and provided refrigerator magnets for every household in the county with the website address. An annual walk to raise awareness for mental health and suicide prevention will be held annually. The first walk was held last September to coincide with Suicide Awareness Month.
“We received an email from the University of Idaho stating they wanted to study mental health in rural communities and asked if we would be willing to participate,” Hawkins said. “I try to take advantage of everything that comes along. We’ve learned so much from this program and
the small ways we can help. There is nothing to be ashamed of. Mental health is another health issue that needs to be addressed. I’ve had friends and family suffer from depression and didn’t realize how widespread that problem is. It’s important to address and get help.”
Some of the other community health efforts by the city include:
The formation of a Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council. The student group has helped make food, clothing, hygiene items, and blankets available for those in need.
Park improvements have helped make the city park the hub of the community. Located just a block from downtown, the park contains two walking paths that are busy from 4 a.m. to 10 p.m. The path is lighted. There are activities for all ages in the park, including a splash pad and pickleball courts. The park is the site of the annual July 4 celebration and the Malad Valley Welsh Festival.
A community garden is in the park.
Malad City and Oneida County received the distinction of AARP Age Friendly. A livability assessment and action plan were developed, which includes communication improvements, transportation efforts such as sidewalks, crosswalks, and signage.
Community engagement efforts to involve all residents in projects and decisions, supporting the sense of belonging that impacts health. That ties in with the city’s motto, “Everybody’s Hometown.”
“Those born and raised here love to still call Malad home no matter where they currently live,” Hawkins said. “We want everyone to feel that they belong here and love to call Malad their hometown,” she said.
Blue Cross of Idaho Foundation for Health Executive Director Courtney Frost said watching Malad City continue to address community health with the four Ps — partnerships, policies, programs and projects — is inspiring.
“Malad City shows how cities can positively impact the health of their communities,” Frost said. “It’s really impressive how much Malad prioritizes community input from its residents. The city is a great example of a community that works together, and I’m sure great things will continue to happen there.””
Opioid Settlement Fund: Public Can Suggest Spending Priorities
The Idaho Behavioral Health Council is requesting public input on spending priorities for Idaho’s state-directed opioid settlement fund.
As part of a nationwide settlement with opioid manufacturers, the fund provides approximately $2 million a year for opioid abatement activities within Idaho. The Idaho Behavioral Health Council is charged with making recommendations to Gov. Brad Little and the Legislature for how these funds are spent each year.
Members of the public may submit ideas via email to IdahoBehavioralHealthCouncil@idcourts.net until July 31, 2025. To help inform submis-
Learn about Malad in the “good, old days”!
FIRESIDE on Sunday, June 29, at 5:00 p.m. 2nd Ward Church (next to Malad City Park)
Speakers:
Dr. Gordon Simpson –“Growing up in Malad in the 1940’s and 50s”
Larry Thomas – “Old-Time Businesses in Malad”
Music by Emily Amott, member of the Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square Refreshments
Finale event of the Malad Valley Welsh Festival
sions, examples of opioid abatement strategies that could be approved under the terms of Idaho’s settlement are available at https://d31hzlhk6di2h5. cloudfront.net/20230511/6f/22/cb/ d0/1520706ecd0a0a239e6d2149/ Exhibit-A-Approved-Uses.pdf. The Council will determine spending priorities at its quarterly meeting on Aug. 22, 2025.
For more information about this process and allowed uses for the opioid settlement fund, please visit https://behavioralhealthcouncil. idaho.gov/idaho-opioid-settlement-fund/.
Join the Malad Valley Welsh Society today!
Dues: $10 per year per person
Members receive two issues of the Welsh Society newsletter and opportunity to attend three Welshthemed events.
Mail your dues to P.O. Box 308, Malad, ID 83252 or join at the Malad Valley Welsh Festival –June 27 - 28, 2025.
The Oneida Pioneer Museum wishes to thank all the FRIENDS OF THE MUSEUM for helping keep our local museum functioning as a display area for artifacts from pioneer Malad Valley.
ALL vendors at the Malad Valley Welsh Festival must be registered as vendors and pay applicable vendor fees. Anyone not registered will not be allowed to sell food, drinks, crafts, or other goods at the Festival. Please contact Roxanne Albretsen for information (208-766-4777). Nonprofit organizations must register as vendors to ensure space is available.
All activities and events planned for June 27-28 at Malad City Park, 2nd Ward Church, and adjacent parking lots must be approved by the Welsh Festival Committee, which has the entire area reserved. No solicitations or campaigning will be allowed. Please call Malad City Hall (208-766-4160).
Mayor Joan Hawkins receiving the award from BCIFH Executive Director Courtney Frost
Grandparents Only
Not recommended for parents or kids...
By Gramma Dot
Brett was in Boise this past week, so we had the girls and their schedules. Keeping up with kids is a fulltime job. We were busy and the week flew by. Friday night rolled around, Brett was on his way home, and Hadley and Elle were gathering their stuff from all over the house. I had been down to Grandma Red’s and when I got home, I went downstairs to see how “The Gathering” was coming. Hadley was making her bed. Elle was, in her words “deep cleaning.” She had the broom, dustpan, and duster. She was engaged. The bed had been redecorated. The rug repositioned and the dresser stripped of nail polish petroglyphs that had long been what I thought was a permanent monument to unsupervised children. Boy, was I surprised!
Next, I went upstairs and pulled the Welsh meeting minutes off the printer which Rox had sent, and I hadn’t taken the time to review yet. It consisted of a list of volunteers and their doings for the upcoming Welsh Festival. Lots of people, lots of hours, all for lots of fun and learning for the last weekend in June. Then, I picked up the Enterprise, which I hadn’t read yet, and again witnessed several examples
of volunteering.
About that time Elle came bouncing up the stairs in a great mood. She was rattling on about how I could turn the bedspread downstairs over because it had stars on it which would be perfect for the Fourth of July. Her volunteering had led to information about the bedspread she had never noticed before. Her efforts had made her better. I started thinking about what I had learned by being involved with the Welsh Festival: Things like what part of Wales I was from. The savory goodness of rarebit. Making the trip to Wales. Learning to count on others. Not to mention, listening to some great poetry and learning to appreciate the harmonizing of a Welsh Men’s Choir. Now, I was in a good mood, too.
There seemed to be a theme: volunteering and good moods. Winston Churchill is credited with saying: “We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.” Giving at home, in the neighborhood and the community puts you in a good mood and that makes for the Good Life.
Hope to see everyone Friday and Saturday at the park. Be sure to appreciate all the volunteers. They’ll be the ones living the Good Life!
ON THIS DAY
1721 Dr. Zabdiel Boylston gives first smallpox inoculations in America
1797 Charles Newbold patents first cast-iron plow, though farmers fear effects of iron on soil
1894 Karl Benz of Germany receives US patent for gasoline-driven auto
1927 The Cyclone roller coaster open on Coney Island
1959 Queen Elizabeth ll and US President Dwight D. Eisenhower open the St. Lawrence Seaway, allowing oceangoing vessels to travel from the Atlantis Ocean to the Great Lakes of North America
1968 Iwo Jima & Bonin Islands returned to Japan by US
1974 The Universal Product Code (UPC) is scanned for the first time, to sell a package of Wrigley’s chew-
ing gum at the Marsh Supermarket in Troy, Ohio
1977 Elvis Presley appears in concert at Market Square Arena in Indianapolis, Indiana; unknowingly the last performance of his career
1979 The Village People become the first disco act to play Madison Square Garden, NYC
1981 “Stripes” American military comedy film, directed and produced by Ivan Reitman, starring Bill Murray, Harold Ramis, and John Candy premieres
1997 Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, first book in J.K. Rowling’s best-selling series, is published
2012 Animated film “Ice Age: Continental Drift”, directed by Steve Martino and Mike Thurmeier with voices by Ray Romano and John Leguizamo premieres in Buenos Aires
BINGO Friday June 27 7:00 p.m.
BRING POTLUCK
SNACKS FOR SHARING Legion Building
BIRTHDAYS
Kim Peterson, June 27
Maisey Potter, June 27
Barbara Lippold, June 28
Mary Ann Reel, June 28
Hunter Wray, June 28
Teresa Daniels, June 29
Trevor Allen, June 29
Blake Davis, June 29
Jeremy Jensen, June 29
Ginny Christensen, June 30
Matthew Colton, June 30
Rick Madsen, June 30
Eric Norstrom, June 30
Lorraine Sherwood, June 30
Ron Smith, June 30
Mikah Schwartz, July 1
Diane Allen, July 2
Wyatt Clark, July 2
MAIELI’S THERAPEUTIC MAS-
SAGE – Neck or Whiplash Issues or for just a great massage. Call Maieli Murray (626) 337 - 0772 (1-52)
ANNOUNCEMENTS, MALAD
AA/NA MEETINGS, Tuesday and Thursday at 8:00 p.m., Saturday, 7:00 p.m., Call: Rick M. 208-7663584; Gary B. 435-230-3734; Jack H. 208-830-7371; or Kirk S. 208241-2297; or AA Hotline 208-2351444. (1-52)
ANNOUNCEMENTS, MALAD ALANON - We are only a phone call away. For information on meetings, call 208-220-5295 or 208251-9808. (1-52)
Couch For Sale- Brown, Good Condition, $200, Or Best Offer Contact Dee 509- 599-1630
2 TVs For Sale- 35” Flat Screens, $25 each Contact Dee 509-599-1630
Carol Howe, July 2
Hunter Olsen, July 2
Dude Ranch Café, July 3
Joshua Blaisdell, July 3
Lowell Budge, July 3
Ann Felter, July 3
Brenda Gugelman, July 3
Eva Lou Nielson, July 3
Marilyn Rollins, July 3
Brenda Scott, July 3
Tia Talbot, July 3
If you would like to add yourself, your kids, loved one, friend or family member to our weekly birthday list, contact Sherrie at 208-766-4773 or email sherrie.w@idahoenterprise.com
NEWS OF RECORD
ONEIDA COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
Marc Emil Arnout, Malad, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50
Diana Rammell, Sandu, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50
MALAD CITY
Daxton Julian Jimenez, Malad, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.60
Jillian Waechtler, Dayton, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50
IDAHO STATE POLICE
Brigham M Black, Bountiful, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50
Lauren Elizabeth Bridge, Land O Lakes, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50
Brooklyn Nicole Bullard, speeding (16 mph or over), $98.50, costs $56.50
Oswaldo A Chirinos Nava, South Salt Lake City, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50
Meredith Rose Clark, Murray, speeding (16 mph or over), $98.50, costs $56.50
Connor Drew Frogley, Provo, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50
Kevan Micheal Holmes, West Jordan, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50; operate motorcycle without endorsement, $10.50, costs $56.50; fail to pro-
It’s been fun to have watched all the changes that have occurred, almost 50 years of living Malad Life. Hess Pumice was just a vision, a dream if you would. But Marvin Hess Brought it to Life. Soon the miracles started to take shape. He got contracts and opportunities all over the world. And brought work right back to our State. The bigger they got, they employed more folks, and everyone had a good job. Even the kids coming home from missionshad a job that would help them along. They have supported Livestock Auctions and fundraisers and suchEveryone trying to make a dime. They’ve generously given of their support and usually much of their time. Now in 1987, the alarm went out. We needed a track and field. Fund raisers were happening all over our town, with everyone jumping right in. Well, true to the Hess Pumice fashion -
vide proof of insurance, $75.00, costs $56.50
Jacob Daniel La Forte, Syracuse, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50
Christopher A Martin, West Jordan, speeding (16 mph or over), $98.50. costs $56.50
Curtis Lynn Mellor, Idaho Falls, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50; fail to register annually, $10.50, costs $56.50
Rachel Rae Mott, Spokane Valley, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50
Adonis Allessandro Padilla, Tejunga, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50
Logan McKell Reidel-Rupert, West Jordan, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50
Tyler Christopher Shoff, Palos Verdes, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50
Bridger Chase Taylor, Riverton, fail to register annually, $10.50, costs $56.50
IDAHO FISH AND GAME
Tan T Fatima, Pocatello, possession or more than one game fish out-side of established length requirements, $72.00, costs $64.00
Mark Smith, Salt Lake City, fish with two poles without two pole permit, $72.00, costs $64.00
they donated their equipment and men. And before long, we had a state-of-the-art Track & Field. A masterpieceLargely because of them. Then in 1997, Marvin Hess and Hess Pumice was recognized bigBeing awarded first place Small Business of the whole state of Idaho. Then they were selected second place out of all the Small Businesses Nationally to be honored in Washington D.C. that year. Marvin & Sandra - Mike & Danece made the trip to receive that Prestigious award. So once again Malad, Idaho was put on the map, because of their incredible style. Thanks Hess Pumice for constant support of our town. And the many people you have helped. We’re proud of our town, it’s a great place to live.
You’ve worked to make it the Very Best.
A sincere thanks from everyone that’s been touched by your kind heart.
Spence & Debbie Horsley
for letting us express our gratitude to the wonderful people in Our World. Our Sincere thanks to all of you! Spence & Debbie
BRAIN TEASERS
LOOKING BACK
5 YEARS AGO (2020)
Army veteran of the Vietnam War, Larry Nalder, has been chosen by the American Legion Ernest W. Jones Post #65 as the Honored Veteran for the Malad July 4th parade.
EmoLou Waldron Parry has been named by the Malad Area Chamber of commerce as the Honored Pioneer for July 4. She will be recognized during the annual July 4th parade.
Members of the Association of Idaho Cities (AIC) elected Malad City council President tom Jenkins as Council President for 2020-21. Outgoing Chairman, Mayor Suzanne Hawkins of Twin Falls, passed the gavel to Jenkins who took the oath during the 73rd annual AIC Annual Conference digitally. In an unusual year because of the novel coronavirus, the entire AIC conference was held digitally. Those attending either visited live or pre-recorded sessions on a variety of topics from home or work on their own computers.
The Association of Idaho cities (AIC) recognized Malad City with a city Achievement Award on June 11 during the AIC Virtual Annual Conference June 10 through 12, 2020 10 YEARS AGO (2015)
The Malad Area Chamber of Commerce has chosen Joe and Carolyn Barnes as the Honored Pioneers for 2015. As such, the Barnes will be riding in the July 4 parade.
Natalie Jensen and Cassie Johnson represented the local American Legion Auxiliary at the 69th annual Idaho Syringa Girls’ State held in Boise June 14 – 20.
During the final awards assembly at Malad Elementary, Susan Wittman and her family and Jeff Richins received Friends of Education Awards for their service to the school.
Members of the Association of Idaho Cities (AIC) elected Councilmember Tom Jenkins of Malad as their new District 5 Director for 2015-2016. Jenkins was elected and took the oath of office on June 11 during the 68th AIC Annual Conference in Boise where over 250 delegates representing cities from around the state were in attendance.
The Malad High School FFA chapter placed high in the State Career Development Events (CDEs) held in Moscow, Idaho, June 1 – 5. Malad had nine students make the long trip to participate in the competitions. Those students making the trip were Samantha Daniels, Madi Wilson, Makyla Madsen, Chet Potter, Ben Waldron, Rhett Daniels, Ashton Weaver, Dallin Atkinson and Cheyanne Palmer. 15 YEARS AGO (2010)
Dale and Evelyn Harrison will be featured on the Malad Chamber of Commerce float as Malad Valley’s Honored Pioneers during the Independence Day Parade on July 3.
Con Alder will be featured as Malad Valley’s Honored Veteran on Saturday, July 3 during the parade. This is a new and welcomed addition by the Malad Chamber of Commerce to the celebration.
Pictured in The Idaho Enterprise is the West Valley Lions Rugby Team who earned Samoan Flag Day Championship on July 28, 2006. Shown, left to right are, Asi Tuakoi, Paul Iloa, Meti Lomu, Nick Tuakoi, Tevita Maumau (grandson-in-law of Malad resident, Darl Gleed), and Timote Fangupo.
They will demonstrate the game of rugby at the Malad Valley Welsh Festival.
This year, the Oneida County Farm Bureau recognizes Marla McClellan and the Verlin Moon family as the 2010 Woman of the Year and Farm Family of Oneida County.
The Malad Elementary School Second Grade students walked over 100 miles during the school year, working their way to their goal of being 100 miles healthier.
The Malad High School Chapter of the FFA recently selected officers for the 2010-2011 school year, as well as honored their past officers. President for the new school year will be Elsie Thomas. Vice president is Nathan Eliason. Paige Daniels will be serving as the District president and an honorary vice president for her chapter. Lindsay Davis is the secretary with Shannon Williams as the treasurer. Tyler Ogden is the Reporter. Carrie Ann Christiansen will be the historian with Matthew Williams as Sentinel.
20 YEARS AGO (2005)
The Malad Chamber of Commerce has select-ed well-known business-man Ren Thomson to lead Malad’s 2005 Independence Day parade. Faye W. Caldwell, 93, will be featured on the Malad Chamber of Commerce float as Malad Valley’s Honored Pioneer in the 4th of July Parade next month.
Lyn Anderson, of Plymouth, will reign over the 2005 Oneida Cowboy Classic Rodeo. Named first attendant was Alicia Lyn Adams, 17, of Malad. Second attendant is Shonie Murray, 16, of Wellsville.
The Junior Queen is Amanda Joyce John, 12, of Portage. Her first attendant is Shianne Lowe, 10, of West Haven, Utah; and Second attendant is Taylor Bree Thompson, 11, also of Portage.
The Malad District Cub Scouts held their annual summer Day Camp. There were about 75 scouters attending the camp. Pictured in The Idaho Enterprise, Sarah Robbins oversees the Cub Scouts through a flag ceremony held on June 15.
Pictured in The Idaho Enterprise, Cody Andersen gets his shoe autographed by Utah Jazz Center Curtis Borchardt. Looking on is Jacob Ihler, Logan Atkinson, Nells Anderson and Skyler Thorpe. Also pictured are the winners of the autographed basketballs for their work during the Jr. Jazz season. The winners were Hunter Clark, Tyrell Hubbard, and Jacob Ihler. Curtis Borchardt of the Utah Jazz took time to stop in Malad to visit with the players who participated in the Jr. Jazz Program last winter.
25 YEARS AGO (2000)
Officers for the 2000- 2001 Malad Lions Club were announced. Tom Strah will serve as President of the club. Other officers include: Bob Brennan, 1st vice president; Grant Heilsen, 2nd vice president; Gordon Griffiths, treasurer; Ken Wharton, secretary; Mark Thomas, Lion Tamer; Tom Koontz, Tail Twister; Directors: Doug Malone, Spence Horsley, Don Schwartz, AJay Jones, Ken Moss; and Leroy Rose, membership chairman.
Malad High School senior, Dallas Thomas, has been selected to participate in the 18th Whittenberger summer writing project, which will be held June 18 to 30 at Albertson College of Idaho. Thomas is one of nearly fifty students chosen for the special 12-day intensive
workshop.
The United States Achievement Academy announced today that Tyrell Neal from Malad, has been named an All-American Scholar.
Tyrell, who attends Malad High School, was nominated for this national award by Mrs. Julie Willie.
The national FFA Organization awarded a $1000 scholarship to Janita Showell of the Malad FFA Chapter. The scholarship is sponsored by Charles P. Lake – Rain for Rent Scholarship as a special project of the National FFA Foundation, Inc. Showell plans to use the funds to pursue a degree in Agribusiness/Business at Utah State University where she will be going into her junior year this fall.
Malad Lion, Don Paul Schwartz, was presented the “Lion of the Year” Award June 3 at the District 39 convention in Sun Valley.
The University of Idaho has awarded more than $8 million to nearly 4,000 students who will be attending the UI for the 2000-2001 academic year.
Recent scholarship recipients from Malad and the scholarship(s) they received are the following: Brenda L. Forbush, Idaho Academic and Presidential; David W. Jones, Virginia Mowry; Peter L. Jones, Presidential and UI Scholars Class of 2000; Stephen S. Olson, Academic Transfer and College of Agriculture Development; and Steven A. Talbot, Idaho Academic. 40 YEARS AGO (1985)
There will be no more “Oneida County Rodeo”.
But the legacy afforded area rodeo fans by, first, local cowboys, and the professional cowboys, will continue in Oneida County with the rechristening of the annual event, “The Oneida County Cowboy Classic”. Announcement was made last Wednesday evening during the Oneida County Fair Board’s meeting.
Chosen Saturday evening to reign over the Oneida County Cowboy Classic were these three equestriennes: 2nd attendant Cherie Weeks, Classic Queen, Deena Freestone, and 1st attendant Caree Davis. They are the first royalty to reign at the Malad event under its new name.
After serving as Magistrate for the past 16 years, Judge Ralph W. Hadfield will retire July 1, 1985.
The recent birth of the Frustaci sextuplets has everyone interested in the phenomenon of multiple births. Malad has had its share of twins over the years and has even seen the birth of triplets. Well, it may have been the birthplace of sextuplets. Mrs. Helen Price, Oneida County Librarian, has received a
request for aid in acquiring information concerning the birth of sextuplets in Malad. Michael Dave, an archivist from Red Deer, Alberta, Canada, recently discovered a clipping in a very old scrapbook that listed Mrs. Hiram Snell as the mother of sextuplets. The scrapbook belongs to Mr. James Harrington and probably dates back to the turn of the century. The clipping reads: Malad, Idaho, Sept. 19--, Mrs. Hiram Snell has given birth to three boys and three girls. They weighed eight pounds altogether. All are bright and hearty and promise to live.
50 YEARS AGO (1975)
A young Preston mother of two, Mrs. Sue Weeks will reign over Oneida’s Night Rodeo here on July 11 and 12. First attendant is also a mother of two, Mrs. LaNora Corgatelli, Logan and second attendant is Miss Danece Daniels, who will be a junior at Malad High School next fall.
After 20 years as music teacher in public schools in Idaho and Utah, Leon J. (Don) Castleton submitted his resignation to Oneida School Board last week. Mr. Castleton taught music in Malad High School from 1951 to 1972 when he became Malad Elementary music instructor. Prior to that time, he taught music two years at Thomas, Idaho, and four at Moab, Utah. His wife says he will do more fishing and gardening, his favorite pastimes, and continue to give private lessons.
Lorelei (Pinki) Willie was named outstanding girl 4-H leader at the recent 4-H Congress at the University of Idaho, Moscow.
It was the fifth boy for Mr. and Mrs. Welton Ward, and arrival of Lyle John on June 11th resulted in his dad getting the $5 Father’s Day Beef Gift Certificate donated by Trail’s End Cowbelles to the father of the baby born nearest Father’s Day.
60 YEARS AGO (1965)
Those from Malad participating in the L.D.S. Dance Festival during the weekend at Salt Lake City were the following: Don Ray Bowen, Brent Bowen, Vickie Grover, Lorene Jensen, Christine Williams, Janet Corbridge, Bob Swenson, Leslie Braker, who participated in the folk dance group; Tom Scott, Sherrie Sweeten, Roy Brown, Sherman Barker, Brenda Ipsen, Nelda Wight, David Corbridge, JoAnn Swindel, Ballroom Dancers. Mrs. Irene Grover, Mrs. Thelma Hawkins and Elbert Sweeten accompanied the group.
LaVern W. Colton and Sons, Malad, have been selected to membership in the American Angus Association at St. Joseph, Mo., announced Glen Bratcher, secretary.
County announces chip sealing dates
Patrons of Oneida County, The Oneida County Road & Bridge Department would like to inform the public of the specific dates and roads that this summers chipping will be done on. We would appreciate your cooperation in avoiding these roads during chipping, if possible. Please be aware that there will be hot oil and loose gravel on these roads as we perform the chip sealing process.
July 1st – City of Holbrook
July 2nd – Stone/Holbrook Road
July 7th – From the Summit County Line to Devils Creek Reservoir
July 8th – Cherry Creek / Old Hwy
191
July 9th – Samaria Lane from Depot Road West
July 10th – we will be assisting the Malad City with their chipping project
20 YEARS AGO (2005) Cody Andersen gets his shoe autographed by Utah Jazz Center Curtis Borchardt. Looking on is (left to right) Jacob Ihler, Logan Atkinson, Nells Anderson and Skyler Thorpe.
40 YEARS AGO (1985) Chosen Saturday to reign over the Oneida County Cowboy Classic were these three equestriennes, (left to right) 2nd Attendant Cherie Weeks, Classic Queen Deena Freestone, and 1st Attendant Caree Davis. They are the first royalty to reign at the Malad event under its new name.
Rebecca Ann Profaizer
1509 E Woodruff Lane
Malad, Idaho 83252
435-291-0065
becky_076@yahoo.com
IN THE DISTRICT COURT FOR THE 6TH JUDICIAL
DISTRICT FOR THE STATE OF IDAHO, IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF ONEIDA
IN RE: Isabella Rae Bowen
Case No. CV36-25-0076
Legal name of child
NOTICE OF HEARING ON NAME CHANGE (Minor)
A Petition to change the name of Isabella Rae Bowen, a minor, now residing in the City of Malad, State of Idaho, has been filed in the District Court in Oneida County, Idaho. The name will change to Isabella Rae Profaizer.
The reason for the change in name is: Never met Bio Dad or talked to him. Stepdad is only dad she knows.
A hearing on the petition is scheduled for 4:00 o'clock p.m. on (date) 07/22/25 at the Oneida County Courthouse. Objections may be filed by any person who can show the court a good reason against the name change.
Date: 06/09/25
CLERK OF THE DISTRICT COURT
By: Dale Davis Deputy Clerk
#5725-06-12-19-26-07-0325-T4
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PROPOSED ABANDONMENT AND VACATION OF A PUBLIC ROAD
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of County Commissioners of Oneida County, Idaho, will hold a public hearing to consider the proposed vacation of a portion of a public road pursuant to Idaho Code § 40-203 as requested via a petition from Bart and Julie Kendell.
Subject of the Hearing: Bart and Julie Kendell have requested that a section of road be vacated. The section of road begins at 2500 North and 6100 West, running north for 430.85 feet. See legal description below.
Legal Description of the Road Segment: Road located in Section 10, Township 14 South, Range 35 East Boise Meridian; Beginning 80 feet East, more or less, of the Southwest corner of the Northwest Quarter of Section 10; thence going North 15°25’08” West about 433 feet; then continuing North 00°15’40” East 70.8 feet to the North west corner of the Bart & Julie Kendell property. Thence East 40 feet; thence South 00°15’39” West 70 feet; thence South 15°25’08” East 435 feet; thence West 40 feet to the point of beginning. Approximately 0.3 acres. See survey 154591.
Date : Monday, July 14, 2025
Time : 1:00 p.m.
Location : Oneida County Event Center, 459 South Main Street, Malad, Idaho.
RAÚL R. LABRADOR
ATTORNEY GENERAL STATE OF IDAHO
THOMAS A. DONOVAN
DIVISION CHIEF HEALTH & HUMAN
SERVICES DIVISION
LOREN K. MESSERLY
Deputy Attorney General
450 W. State St., 10th Floor Boise, Idaho 83702
Telephone: (208) 332-7984
Facsimile: (208) 334-6515 ISB No. 7434
Electronic Service: tammy. lavauxhayes@dhw.idaho.gov
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE SIXTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF THE STATE OF IDAHO, IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF ONEIDA
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF GARNET M. ROY, Deceased.
Case No. CV36-25-0068
NOTICE TO CREDITORS (I.C. § 15-3-801)
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned, State of Idaho, Department of Health and Welfare, has been appointed personal representative of the abovenamed decedents. All persons having claims against the decedent or the estate are required to present their claims within four months after the date of the first publication of this Notice or said claims will be forever barred.
Claims must be presented to the undersigned at the address indicated, and filed with the Clerk of the Court.
Date: 2025.06.05 14:31:29 -06'00'
Angela Toomey
State of Idah o, Department of Health and Welfare By:
ANGELA TOOMEY, Bureau Chief Idaho Division of Medicaid
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I HEREBY CERTIFY that a true and correct copy of the foregoing NOTICE was served to the following parties via the method indicated below on the 10th day of June, 2025:
#5726-06-19-26-07-03-25-T3
NOTICE OF INTENT TO DONATE PUBLIC PROPERTY
AND NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE is hereby given that the City Council of Malad has declared its intent to donate a certain parcel of real property consisting of approximately 0.07 acres to the Oneida County Library for use by the library. This notice is being made pursuant to Idaho Code 50-1402. The location and legal description of the real property is as follows:
1. Location and description of the Subject Property: Street Address:
31 N 100 W, Malad City, Idaho 83252.
30 feet of property west of the current library building consisting of approximately 0.07 acres.
Legan Description:
A PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED IN THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 21, TOWNSHIP 14 SOUTH, RANGE 36 EAST, BOISE MERIDIAN, ONEIDA COUNTY, IDAHO, BLOCK N, MALAD CITY, IDAHO, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
COMMENCING AT THE SOUTEAST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 21, FROM WHICH THE EAST QUARTER CORNER OF SECTION 21
BEARS NORTH 00’02’43” WEST:
THENCE NORTH 00’02’43” WEST 398.44 FEET ALONG THE EAST BOUNDARY OF SAID SECTION 21;
The purpose of the hearing is to receive public input—both oral and written—regarding whether the proposed abandonment and vacation is in the public interest. Following the hearing, the Board will consider all testimony and evidence presented in making its determination.
Submission of Written Comments:
All interested persons are encouraged to submit written testimony in advance. Written comments must be received no later than 5:00 p.m. on July 7, 2025, and may be submitted via email to: lcolton@oneidaid.us or by regular mail to:
Oneida County Clerk’s Office, 10 West Court Street, Malad, Idaho 83252
(Subject line: ATTN: 6100 West Abandonment – Public Hearing 07/14/2025)
DATED this 13 day of June, 2025.
#5728-06-19-26-25-T2
UNCLAIMED PROPERTY NOTICE
Why would anyone have unclaimed money? Unclaimed money consists of forgotten bank accounts, refund checks, utility deposits, wages, tax refunds and more. The Idaho State Treasurer’s Unclaimed Property Division acts as a consumer protection agency to ensure forgotten funds are returned to their rightful owners. Check online for your name at YourMoney. Idaho.gov. #5730-06-26-25-T1
THENCE SOUTH 89’57’17”
WEST 65.97 FEET TO A 5/8” REBAR AND CAP (LS 4735) AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE ONEIDA COUNTY LIBRARY PARCEL AS DESCRIBED IN INSTRUMENT NUMBER 94535 AND 94466;
THENCE SOUTH 89’57’17” WEST 124.03 FEET ALONG THE SOUTH BOUNDARY OF SAID LIBRARY PARCEL TO A 5/8” REBAR AND CAP LABELED “A.L.S., PLS 9163” AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER THEREOF;
THENCE SOUTH 89’57’17”
WEST 23.15 FEET ALONG THE SOUTH BOUNDARY OF THE PARCEL OF LAND DESCRIBED IN INSTRUMENT NUMBER 158265 TO A 5/8” REBAR AND CAP;
THENCE SOUTH 00’02’43”
EAST 130.00 FEET TO A 5/8” REBAR AND CAP;
THENCE NORTH 89’57’17”
EAST 23.15 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.
CONTAINING
APPROXIMATELY 0.07 ACRES.
WHEREFORE, PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing will be held on Wednesday, July 9, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. before the Malad City Council, 59 Bannock Street, Malad City, Idaho 83252, to hear, review, discuss, deliberate upon and take public comment upon the proposed donation.
All interested residents of Malad City are invited to attend the hearing and present written or oral testimony in favor of or in opposition to the proposed donation as described above.
DATED this 12th day of June, 2025.
_________/s/________
JOAN W. HAWKINS, Mayor
Malad City, Idaho
ATTEST: /s/____________
SUSAN J. WITTMAN, City Clerk
#5729-06-26-25-T1
INVITATION TO BID
RECEIPT OF BIDS: Sealed bids for construction of the Malad Stormwater Improvement Project will be received by the Malad City, 59 Bannock Street Malad, Idaho, until July 17, 2025 at 10 am. and then at said office publicly opened and read aloud.
OBTAINING CONTRACT
DOCUMENTS: Copies of the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS may be obtained on or after June 26, 2025 by emailing Forsgren Associates at rexburgoffice@forsgren.com.
Bidders will be required to pay a non-refundable fee of $25 for the Contract Documents. Receipt of payment will place the bidding agency on the plan holders list. Documents will be distributed electronically. Requests from third-party plan rooms will not be accepted. Hard copy sets will require one week advanced notice and additional payment.
The CONTRACT DOCUMENTS may be examined at the following locations:
FORSGREN ASSOCIATES, INC. 1137 Summers Dr Rexburg, Idaho 83445
Contact: Camille Miller
Malad City, City Hall 59 Bannock Street Malad, Idaho 83252
Contact : Susan Wittman
DESCRIPTION OF WORK:
The complete work is for the construction for the Malad Stormwater Improvement Project stormwater basin and infiltration swale. Construction will also include the installation of storm sewer piping and manholes, erosion control measures, gravel parking lot construction and final site grading and seeding in preparation for the area. The project site is located adjacent to Bush Ave in Malad, Idaho.
PRE-BID CONFERENCE: A pre-bid conference will be held on July 9, 2025 at 3 p.m. at the Malad City Hall, 59 Bannock St Malad, Idaho. Representatives of the OWNER and the ENGINEER will be present to discuss the project. Attendance is recommended for all bidders. A site visit of the project site will follow the conference.
BID SECURITY: Each proposal must be submitted on the prescribed form and accompanied by Bid Security in the form of a certified cashier's check or a corporate bid bond executed on the prescribed form, payable to the Malad City, Idaho in the amount of
five percent (5%) of the amount bid. The Successful BIDDER will be required to furnish Performance and Payment Bonds, each in the amount not less than 100% of the contract price.
SUBMITTAL OF BID: The electronic bid shall be placed in the restricted access file, the path will be provided to bidders on plan holder’s list at a later date. The file shall be plainly labeled with the name of the bidder and shall bear the words “Bid for,” followed by the project title per the Contract Documents and the date and hour of opening of bids. The certified or cashier’s check, money order, or bidder's bond shall be enclosed with the bid. Refer to Article 14 in EJCDC C-200 - “Instructions to Bidders” for additional submittal requirements.
LABOR REQUIREMENTS: The attention of Bidders is directed to the applicable federal and state requirements regarding conditions of employment to be observed. All bidders are required to comply with Executive Order No. 11246 regarding equal employment opportunities.
PROJECT ADMINISTRATION: All questions relative to this project prior to the opening of bids shall be directed to the ENGINEER for the project, and all questions shall be in writing. It shall be understood, however, that no interpretations of the manufacturer’s drawings will be made by telephone. For "or equal" items to be considered for evaluation, Contractor must submit information in compliance with Article 10 in EJCDC C-200 - “Instructions to Bidders.” No clarifications or questions will be answered three (3) days prior to bid date.
OWNER
Malad City 59 Bannock Street Malad, ID 83252
Telephone: (208) 766-4160
Contact: Susan Wittman
ENGINEER Forsgren Associates, Inc. 1137 Summers Dr Rexburg, ID 83440
Telephone: (208) 356-9201
Contact: Camille Miller, P.E.
OWNER’S RIGHTS
RESERVED: The OWNER reserves the right to waive any informalities or to reject any or all bids, if in the best interest of the OWNER.
By order of the City of Malad, Idaho
Joan Hawkins, Mayor #5731-06-26-07-03-25-T2
Burn Ban in Effect in Oneida County
Effective Thursday June 26 th , 2025, at 12:01 AM., Oneida County has issued an open burn ban. You can still use your BBQ and have small backyard cooking fires in firepits 3 foot or less in diameter and 2 foot or less in height (IFC code 307.4 exception2). The specifics of the burn ban can be found inside the paper. Burn bans are in effect across the region, including Bannock County and Caribou County, which just experienced a massive residential burn that resulted from residential burns in high winds. The requirements for the cooking fire will be: A minimum of 20 feet of green grass or bare earthen material around the pit, An improved pit liner such as a metal fire ring or bricks to hold the fire, A shovel to extinguish flames, Running water to extinguish flames,
Someone to monitor the fire until completely extinguished.
This restriction will remain in place until future notice. Please check the DEQ website for daily air quality restrictions before having a cooking fire (www.deq.idaho.gov). This does not apply to people camping on forest service land. You will need to call the forest service to find out their restrictions.
Residents living within the city limits are expected to follow city burn ban policies.
No burn permit will be issued until further notice.
Crop Residue Burning can be approved on a case-bycase basis. Contact the Pocatello Regional Office for more Information regarding CRB permit approval at 208-236-6160.
In close-knit rural communities like ours, it’s easy to assume we know how our neighbors and loved ones are really doing, but sometimes, even those closest to us can be silently hurting.
At Valley View Counseling, we want to shine a light on the quiet struggles many folks face—especially during June, a month that can stir up feelings of loneliness or pressure as the seasons shift, the temperature increases, and work picks up.
Mental health challenges don’t always look the way we expect. Instead of tears or outbursts, the signs might be subtle: someone withdrawing from social events, sleeping too much or too little, seeming more irritable than usual, or losing interest in things they once enjoyed. Changes in appetite, energy, or routines can also be signals.
It’s easy to chalk these things up to stress or being busy, but they can be signs someone is emotionally overwhelmed, depressed, or anxious. The truth is, even strong, dependable people can feel stuck or hopeless, especially when they feel they have to carry burdens alone.
If you’ve noticed a friend, spouse, neighbor, or even a teen acting differently, reach out. A simple “You’ve seemed off lately, want to talk?” can open the door to healing. Remind them they’re not a burden and that
support is available.
Valley View Counseling is here for you and your loved ones. Whether it’s stress, grief, anxiety, or just needing a safe place to talk, we offer care that feels like home. You don’t have to go through it alone and neither do the people you care about.
For more information or to schedule a confidential appointment, call Valley View Counseling at (208) 766-3203 or visit our website at valleyviewcounseling.co (yes, just co)
Valley View Counseling Tyler Cook, LMSW & Nicole Daniels, LCPC
School Board Employee of the Month
At the monthly meeting of the Oneida School Board on June 17, departing Superintendent Jon Abrams was honored as the Oneida School District “Employee of the Month.” The members of the School Board took turns reading the letter they had written in support of Mr. Abrams as “Employee of the Month.” Excerpts from the letter follow:
“As [Superintendent Jon Abrams’] time with the district comes to a close we are honored to reflect on his remarkable contributions over the past four years and express our deep gratitude for the leadership he has provided.
“From the moment Jon was hired, it became clear he was the right leader at the right time . . . . We couldn’t have fully anticipated the lasting impact he would have on our schools, our staff, and most importantly our students. His professionalism, tireless work ethic, and genuine care for those he served have been hallmarks of his tenure.
“Jon has worked diligently to improve every aspect of the district. He was instrumental in strengthening our leadership and teaching teams . . . Jon’s emphasis on students has been evident . . . . He has consistently shown that putting “Students First” wasn’t just a slogan but a guiding principle of his administration. Under his leadership, student achievement and academic performance have remained at the forefront.
uncertainty, he worked closely with IHLA’s leadership and spent countless hours advocating with state leaders and policymakers to ensure its future. Thanks to his efforts, the program remains strong and continues to provide quality education to thousands of Idaho students. The relationships he has forged with legislators and education officials will continue to benefit our district, including students from across the state.
Prior to the regular June meeting of the Oneida School Board on June 17, 2025, a recognition dinner was held at the Malad Middle School to honor retiring Superintendent Jon Abrams, retiring IT specialist Christie Jenkins, and “Teacher of the Year” Jennifer Brown. After the dinner, which was catered by Marla Jones of Pocatello, gifts of appreciation were given to Jennifer, Christie, and Mr. Abrams to thank them for their service to Oneida School District.
After the dinner, the School Board went into their regular monthly meeting.
Action Items
The budget for Oneida School District for 2025-2026 was approved after highlights of the $21 million budget were presented by District Business Manager Brandi Warren. The budget includes all funds from the federal and state governments, not just local funds. Superintendent Jon Abrams noted that the School District is $5.7 million to the good at the present time.
Salaries for directors, teachers, and classified staff were approved for the next school year. Because of additional funding from the State that was approved in the last legislative session, all salaries were increased. Superintendent Jon Abrams noted that if there is to be a good culture at the schools, there must be good teachers and advisers.
Salaries for Malad Middle and High School coaches were ap -
proved after it was noted that salaries for all coaches were increased for next year. Because of the closure of the Malad branch of U.S. Bank, the Board approved a motion to open new bank accounts for Malad Middle School, Malad High School, and Oneida School District at Ireland Bank.
The following personnel were approved, pending their passing the State-mandated background check: Meagan Gleckler and Amy Wilson as substitute teachers and Sommer Normandy, Lori Owens, and Samantha Smith as bus drivers. The resignation of Jean Schwartz was accepted.
Policies
Two policies were approved. The first deals with unpaid school meal charges, which is becoming a problem for the District. The new policy states: “Should a student’s school meal account balance become negative, the child will not be denied food. If a child does not have money in the student account, an alternate meal of the school’s choice will be provided to the child and charged to the student’s account. A student may charge no more than 6 days of meals to his or her school meal account.”
The policy related to rental of school facilities has a new section addressing rental of the new baseball/softball complex: “Schedule D – Baseball/Softball Complex Rental. Any group under Schedule D can rent the school facilities on a first
“One of the more visible accomplishments during Jon’s time with us was the effort to plan for a new elementary school. Throughout that process, Jon was committed to open, honest communication. He met with community members, answered questions, and provided clear and thoughtful information about the future of our schools. His focus was always on ensuring that our facilities could meet the needs of students for generations to come. In addition, he worked to upgrade and improve all of our school buildings across the district.
“Jon also played a vital role in supporting the Idaho Home Learning Academy (IHLA) . . . . In a time of
come, first serve basis. Priority will always be given to school teams and clubs. The facility is available for rental at a rate of $125 per day, which includes a $50 refundable deposit, $50 non-refundable field material fee, and a minimum $25 non-refundable maintenance fee based upon the needs of the group. Any damage,
“[Jon] has been a steady and thoughtful leader, a kind and approachable friend, and someone who truly left the district better than he found it. His legacy will be felt in the lives of the students and families he served, the staff he supported, and the community he called home for the past four years . . . . Your leadership, your compassion, and even your cooking skills will be missed.”
At the retirement dinner held prior to the Board meeting, Jon received a clock from the School Board members in recognition of his efforts on behalf of the Oneida School District.
vandalism, theft, or needed additional cleaning that occurs during their rental will be taken out of the $50 refund and if the cost is more than $50, the organization renting the facility is responsible to pay the difference. All policies can be viewed on the School District website: www.oneidaschooldistrict.org.
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Jon Abrams was congratulated on his retirement by School Board President Brent Evanson
Retiring IT Specialist Christie Jenkins
Teacher of the Year Jennifer Brown
ONEIDA COUNTY WEEKLY EVENTS
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July 2025 Nutrition Article
National Hot Dog month is in July! Hot dogs offer anywhere from 9-15 grams of protein (depending on the brand). They can be prepared via grilling, boiling, or steaming. This affordable summer staple can be very versatile in the kitchen, used for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. They can be dressed up to offer us a variety of nutrients, let’s get creative!
Menu item ideas:
• Diced with scrambled eggs, onion, &tomato
• Wrapped in a tortilla served with salsa
• Served over bean or meat chili, cheese, &onion
Possible hot dog toppings:
• Finely diced red onion, tomato, peppers, and relish
• Crumbled bacon and shredded cheese
• Mayonnaise, teriyaki sauce, sesame seeds, and shredded seaweed
• * There are now vegetarian options also, plant based dogs
Seasonal foods in July
• Mangos
• Avocados
• Blueberries
• Cucumbers
• Tomatoes (early harvest)
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1⁄4 cup sour cream
2 hard boiled eggs, peeled and diced
1⁄2 cup celery, diced 1⁄3 cup black olives, diced 1⁄3 cup green onion, finely sliced
1⁄3cup pickle, diced
2 Tbsp mustard
2 Tsp dried dill
Pepper to taste
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In a large bowl add in all listed ingredients, stir well. Garnish with paprika. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours so flavors can settle. Garnish with paprika, enjoy as a side or main dish!
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2 - Swedish Meatballs, Beets, Peaches, Dessert
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18 - Grilled Hamburgers and hot-
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Keep public lands public
BY ALLISON ELIASON
The discussion of public land use has always seemed to be an “us vs them” sort of debate. Environments vs ranchers vs recreationalist vs loggers... It seems that everyone has their own agenda and priorities for the lands that impede the uses of someone else. That is until recently. Now all their voices are coming together to say one thing, “Our public lands are not for sale.”
Not long after taking office, President Trump commented that he would use the country’s assets to not only get the nation out of debt but to also build wealth. Among those assets, he included the 640 million acres of BLM and Forest Service public lands, one third of all US land, and 47% of the western states. From capitol hill in Washington DC, the millions of acres may seem like unnecessary wasteland, but for those hunters, anglers, ranchers, miners, loggers and recreationalists, those lands are their homes and way of life. It wasn’t clear how this plan to carry out the sale of US public lands until May when members of the House of Representatives slipped the proposal in the HR 1 bill, also known as “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (OBBBA). The bill is a budget reconciliation bill, addressing tax policy, border security and immigration, defense, energy production, the debt limit, and adjustments to SNAP and Medicaid, a number of points that congress needs to address.
But amongst all the budget adjustments and tax credits was language concerning the “mandatory disposal” of public lands. The proposed land sale would require land sold be used for housing or “associated community needs” in an attempt to make “housing more affordable for hardworking American families” according to Utah Senator Mike Lee.
Fortunately a number of representatives advocating for the continued multi-use of public lands removed the section concerning sale before the bill was passed in late May. Representative Zinke from Montana commented on Facebook, “Once the land is sold, we will never get it back. God isn’t creating more land. Public access, sportsmanship, grazing, tourism… our entire Montanan way of life is connected to our public lands.” Zinke considered selling off public lands to get out of debt as “folly” and unproductive.
The victory protecting public lands was short lived, though, as a number of senators reintroduced the mandate in the Senate bill, proffering significantly more lands to be put on the chopping block. The current language states that at least 0.5% and no more than 0.75% of BLM and Forest Service lands would be put for sale. Those percentages may seem small, but in the end up to 1.8 million acres of BLM land and up to 1.4 million acres of Forest Service land could turn from public ownership and use to private.
Thus far there is very little infor-
mation on how the federal government would go about the land sales aside from the direction that the land be used for community needs and affordable housing. The lack of information leaves a lot of room for questions, like who is eligible to purchase the land- private individuals, townships, corporations or even foreign countries? Would the land be sold to the highest bidder or at a flat rate across all parcels of land? How would increased housing in rural America actually alleviate housing shortages and affordability?
The cattle industry has its own concerns over the land disposal as significant swaths of land eligible for sale are the very allotments they run cattle on. Of the 248 million acres managed by the BLM, 62% are considered grazing acres. 49% of the 95 million acres managed by the Forest Service are also considered grazing lands. Communities across the west rely heavily on the use of public lands for grazing and the rippling effects of such losses would be devastating.
Perusing the proposed map of eligible acres, I found our own local BLM permitted lands could potentially be put up for sale and it led to even more questions. First I wondered if anyone that was proposing these sort of acres be turned into affordable housing had ever seen it first hand. While I love our desolate acres to graze cattle on, occasionally hunt, hike or ride ATVs, living in these backwoods would
be challenging. Finding suitable sites to build a home on are few and far between. The hurdles of housing on the range continue when trying to get water, power, and usable roads to the site. And I can’t believe that anyone that is struggling to afford a home would have the means to pay the travel expenses of living so far away from schools, groceries, and work.
Next I wondered how we would ever compensate for the loss of resources to feed America. Without those permits, we would never be able to run the amount of cattle we do. We depend on rangelands to summer our cattle while we put up hay to last through the winter months. Ranchers all throughout the west would have to do similarly, taking a huge toll on the final product count hitting the grocery store.
Finally I wondered what it would do to the wildlife that live in the area. On a daily basis we see a variety of birds, deer, elk, coyotes and more. With their habitat turned into homes, they would quickly be pushed out. If this scenario played out on ranges all across the west, the migration and total numbers of wildlife would be completely altered and distorted.
It’s still widely unknown if this proposal could ever be a reality. Hearing the outcry against public land sales, senators are already beginning to reevaluate and reconsider their agenda. But the concern still remains- can we afford to ever sell our public lands?
Livestock Daycamp helps prepare for the Fair
Extension Office 4-H personnel came together last week to offer a range of helpful advice to Oneida County (and other) members, geared toward the impending Fair season. The Daycamp was held in several locations, including both Caribou and Oneida counties.
Justin Hatch, from Caribou County, led an interactive session on identifying the parts of livestock animals using scale models of carcasses. After the initial entertainment value of the model carcasses wore off, the kids quickly got down to business, and demonstrated an impressive knowledge of the parts of the livestock animals in question. A quiz after the lesson proved the point. Identification of the parts of an animal is essential to both the showmanship and the market side of 4-H projects, as judges and buyers will be keenly aware of how the animal is put together.
Sawyer Fonnesbeck, from Oneida County, discussed the difficult and sometimes frustrating art of showing animals. Using the demonstration area to…well, demonstrate, Fonnesbeck led students through the basic elements of the showing process, and gave them a chance to run through the process and ask questions. With his experience as a livestock judge, Fonnesbeck was able to offer insightful pointers about how to improve what the judges saw in the ring.
Caribou County extension office summer intern Alexis Carroll discussed the function and composition of livestock digestive systems, as well as the basics of animal nutrition. A bag of organic material in a bag and solution was passed around to let students feel what the material feels like in a cow’s stomach. To much shock and some disgust, Carroll explained that in her school work, she observes cannulated, or fistulated cows, which have an access port in their sides to allow researchers to examine the stomach contents.
Anthony Simerlink, from Power County, led a discussion on some of the products that are made from animal byproducts, many of which are not commonly thought of in that context. Glue, felt, dog food, plastics, beauty products, and others made his list, and the kids were full of questions about other things that might possibly fit the bill.
As Fair season approaches, the 4-H offices and leaders are kicking into high gear to get ready for the upcoming county fairs. You can contact the Oneida County Extension office at (208) 766-2243, the Caribou County Extension Office at (208) 547-3205, and the Power County Extension Office at (208) 226-7621 for more information or to enroll in 4-H.
Malad Milkers 4-H Dairy Goat Club Report
Today June 13th we talked about parts of a Dairy Goat. today we had 10 members present. Also, Misty Hess came and talked about Dairy Goats, and she talked about how to protect your goats.
Our next meeting is next Friday, June 20th at our leader’s house.
Today June 20 we had a couple of demonstrations. Harper Maughan, Abbie Cox, Saige Cox, and Becky Evans gave a demonstration. We had 12 members present. Our next meeting is on June 27.
Extension educators Justin Hatch and Sawyer Fonnesbeck discuss the parts of livestock animals at 4-H Daycamp
Fonnesbeck conducts a mock showmanship round.
Rodeo Royalty Named for 2025
BY ALLISON ELIASON
The Oneida County Fair Board held their annual Rodeo Queen Contest held at the Oneida County Fairgrounds June 20 and 21. The event welcomed participants to compete for the opportunity to represent the fair board and rodeo as the 2025 royalty for the upcoming year. The competition began the evening of Friday, June 20 as young hopefuls competed in the Mini- and Little Cowgirls division.
The Mini Miss category, set for ages five years old and younger, included three contestants- Timber Howell, Seader Burnhope, and Hazel Hollingsworh. Competing in the Little Miss Cowgirl, the six to ten year old age group, were Charlotte Werk, Ember Howell, Kymber Howell, and Aspen Booth. Dressed in their very best cowgirl attire, the little royalty chatted with the judges and rode their pattern in the arena. To set apart and challenge the Little Cowgirls, the young contestants were set to ride the pattern without a lead line.
With the intent of allowing the young
girls an opportunity to gain experience at an early age, each of the participants received a prize for their efforts leading up to and throughout the contest.
The following Saturday morning, June 21 featured the royalty divisions of the Oneida County Rodeo Queen Contest. Twelve contestants gathered to throw in their hats to see who would rise to the top and represent Oneida County as its new rodeo queen in three different divisions- Princess (ages 8-10), Jr. Queen (ages 11-14)and Sr. Queen (ages 15-18) classes.
The morning began with a check in, before the contestants began their interviews and modeling before a panel of judges, an opportunity to showcase their poise, confidence, and public speaking skills. The contestants were also tasked with a written exam, testing their rodeo, horsemanship, tack, and equine knowledge.
Following their exam and interviews, the contestants were excused to prepare for the final portion of the competitionhorsemanship. Having previously been given the pattern, each participant would attempt to ride the pattern as near
BY ALLISON ELIASON
To round out the 2024-2025 high school sports, the Softball and Baseball 3A District 5 All-Conference Teams have finally been selected in addition to the 3A All-State Teams. With the Dragon’s domination throughout the post-season games for both the baseball and softball teams, it is no surprise that a number of Malad’s top players were named to the teams.
The congratulations begin with the MHS coaching staff as both softball head coach Bri Adams and baseball head coach Jeff snow were named as Coach of the Year, Adams in her second year as head coach and Snow in his first year. Riglee Peterson was awarded the District 5 Player of the
Year with Brylee Oglesbee selected as the Offensive Player of the Year and Logan Maroney the Defensive Player of the Year. Malad’s Cale Briggs was presented with the honorable selection as he was named the State Tournament MVP.
Softball All-State selections:
First-Team All-State P/SS: Riglee Peterson, Malad senior CF: Bostyn Combs, Malad senior 2B/LF: Brylee Oglesbee, Malad
senior SS/RF: Aubrey Shulz, Malad junior
Second-Team All-State P/RF: Liddia Gonzalez, Malad sophomore
to perfect as possible, taking their horse through the paces exactly as prompted. In addition to the horsemanship pattern, the Jr. and Sr. Queen divisions had an additional pattern to perform that included carrying the American flag.
Working first through the Princess division, then the Jr. Queen, and finally the Sr. Queen, the twelve hopefuls rode through the arena to showcase their horsemanship skills.
To conclude the competition of the royalty divisions, a coronation and awards ceremony was held to announce the winners of each category and the overall winner of each class.
In the Sr. Queen division, Ryann Wolfley took first place in the Appearance/Modeling, Horsemanship & Flag, scored the highest on the written test and was awarded the Congeniality award. Aimee Hunt took first place in the Personality/Interview decision. After totalling all the points, Aimee Hunt was crowned as the Second Attendant, Paislee Davis as First Attendant and Ryann Wolfley as the Sr. Queen.
In the Jr. Queen division, Katy Carter won Appearance/Modeling and the
Personality/Interview categories. Cassidy Schrenk had the high test score and won the Horsemanship & Flag category as well. The Congeniality award was given to Paige Eliason. Paige was also crowned as the third Attendant, Sunni Barnes as the Second Attendant, Katy Carter as the First Attendant, and Cassidy Schrenk as the Jr. Queen.
In the Princess division Austin Shrenk won the Appearance/Modeling and Personality/Interview categories. Shelby Sorensen won the Horsemanship category in addition to having the high test score. The Congeniality award was presented to Paris Carter. Rickell Call was crowned as Fourth Attendant, Paris Carter as the Third Attendant, Payzlee House as the Second Attendant, Austin Schrenk as the First Attendant and Shelby Sorensen as the Princess.
The newly crowned royalty look forward to their upcoming duties as they represent Oneida County including riding in the Malad 4th of July Parade and assisting in the 2025 Oneida County Fair this coming August.
3A District 5 All-Conference
selections:
Player of the Year- Riglee Peterson, Malad Offensive Player of the Year- Brylee Oglesbee, Malad
Defensive Player of the Year- Logan Maroney, Malad Coach of the Year- Bri Adams, Malad
First-Team All-Conference
Pitcher: Liddia Gonzalez, Malad
Infield: Aubrey Schultz, Malad
Outfield: Bostyn Combs, Malad
Outfield: Hadlee Summers, Malad
Second-Team All-Conference
Outfield: Sarah Toone, Malad
Honorable Mention
Tylee Venable, Malad
Baseball All-State selections
Coach of the Year: Jeff Snow, Malad
First-Team All-State Carter Blaisdell, Malad, sr., SS/P
Brady Showell, Malad, sr., P/3B
Brycen Howe, Malad, sr., P/1B
Second-Team All-State
Carter Carey, Jr., C, Malad
3A All-Tournament selections
Tournament MVP: Cale Briggs, Malad
All-Tournament pitchers: Brady Showell, Malad
All-Tournament hitters/fielders: Carter Blaisdell, Malad Carter Carey, Malad
Junior Rodeo Queen Royalty
Princess Royalty
Senior Rodeo Queen Royalty
Senior Rodeo Queen Ryann Wolfely
2025 Rodeo Queen Contestants