It’s time to enter the Annual Gobblin’ It Up Contest!
Contest is underway – Win a free turkey for Thanksgiving!
Local businesses sponsor the contest, and a free turkey will be provided by the sponsors for the winner from each store.
There are a few simple rules to follow: Fill in your name, address and telephone number on the form that is included in this newspaper. Take the entry form to the merchant listed and place it in their entry box. You may be one of the lucky residents to win a top-quality turkey for your Thanksgiving dinner. Be sure to enter
at all locations! On Thursday, November 20, a drawing will be held by each of the sponsors; and winners will be notified to come pick up their turkeys! The rules specify that entrants do not have to be present to win.
Participating sponsors for “‘Gobblin’ It Up at Thanksgiving” are the following: Farm Bureau Insurance, Hess Lumber, Allen Drug & Variety, On The Run/Little Caesar’s(formly KJ’s), Northern Title Co., Thomas
Electric & Furniture, Ward’s ACE Hardware, Nell J. Redfield Memorial Hospital, Mountain States Insurance, Broulim’s, Funtastic Lemonade & Italian Soda’s, Oneida Family Dental, Malad Rock, ATC Communications, Malad City, Outlaw Vapor, Idaho Enterprise, Malad Drive In, Idaho Mill & Tree Services, Ireland Bank, KW Equipment Services, Reiss Financial Freedom, Physical Therapy Solutions, and BC Timber’s.
NEWS IN BRIEF
Government Shutdown Ends After 40 Days, Bringing Relief to Millions
After a 40-day stalemate, Congress has voted to end the longest federal government shutdown in U.S. history. Lawmakers approved a bipartisan funding bill that reopens federal agencies and provides funding through late January 2026. The deal restores pay for hundreds of thousands of federal workers and reverses recent furloughs and terminations that had disrupted essential services nationwide. The shutdown had severely impacted air travel, food assistance programs, and state operations. While deep policy divisions remain particularly over healthcare and tax credits the breakthrough marks a significant moment of relief for federal employees, contractors, and families across the country. Leaders from both parties expressed cautious optimism that the compromise will prevent future shutdowns.
Fremont County Search and Rescue Recovers
Fishermen Who Perished at Henry’s Lake
Fremont County Search and Rescue has recovered the bodies of two fishermen who died after their boat went missing on Henry’s Lake over the weekend. Authorities say James Morey, 55, of Carey, and Stephen Marx, 64, of Idaho Falls, set out to fish Saturday evening but never returned. When family members reported them overdue, rescue teams launched a search around midnight. After two days of scanning the lake with sonar, divers located the men Monday evening in 13 to 15 feet of water near the center of the lake. Officials confirmed both died from drowning. The water temperature was in the mid-30s, and investigators are still determining how the men ended up in the water. Both victims were well-known in their communities. Morey was a teacher and coach remembered for his dedication and kindness.
Flight cancellations ramp up as airlines scramble to comply with FAA order to cut air traffic
Traveler frustration is mounting nationwide as airlines cancel hundreds of flights to comply with a new Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) safety order. The directive, issued earlier this week, requires urgent inspections of certain aircraft components, forcing airlines to ground planes and adjust schedules with little notice. Passengers across major airports have faced long lines, delays, and limited rebooking options, with many venting anger on social media. Airlines say they are working closely with the FAA to complete inspections quickly while prioritizing safety. The FAA emphasized the order was issued out of “an abundance of caution” following reports of potential equipment malfunctions. Travel experts advise passengers to check flight statuses and allow extra time at airports as disruptions are expected through the weekend. The situation underscores tension between safety and traveler convenience.
Gloria Maldonado - Outlaw Vapor
Ashley Allen & Hannah Luthi - Malad Drive-In
Tami Fager, Mary Lyndon, Kacey Keller, Abriee Keel- Ireland Bank
Julie Williams & Janelle Barnes - ATC
Shayla Paskett, Kristi Richardson, Caroliene Mathews, Lexie Ash, Kaylie Daniels - Physical Therapy Solutions
Travis Hanks - Malad Rock
KC William’s - KW Equipment Services
Jennie and Anthon Burbidge - BC Timbers
Alisa Reiss - Reiss Financial
Leila Hoopes - Funtastic Lemonade & Italian Soda’s
Quincy Asay & Gaylen GarrettMalad City
Chad Hansen - Idaho Mill & Tree Services
Drones and other issues at Beef Class
Last week, the University of Idaho Extension office in Oneida County hosted its winter Beef Class. Among the topics covered were the use of drones, protein supplements for cattle, and grants available for beef producers.
Justin Clawson from Utah State University spoke first, and explained the experience that he and his research team had had exploring the potential for drones to assist with cattle counts and roundups, including the use of thermal imaging in drone observation as a way of locating cattle that were “missing” or unable to be located otherwise.
Drones can provide a much more efficient, eagle-eye means of exploring the area. He explained that his first official trial of the technology took place at Bloomington Lake, ID and involved 3000 acres. Over the course of the roundup, Clawson used two way radios, a side by side, food and water supplies, binoculars, and a flight chart along with an Autel Robotics EVO II Dual 640T v3 Thermal Imaging Drone. The drone is able to take a straight image and a thermal image at the same time.
The prospect of adding such a new technology to one of the oldest jobs in the West can be off-putting for some. In fact, he said that the number one question he gets from ranchers is, “are you telling me I can’t ride my horse anymore?” Clawson is very quick to respond that horses can be a great addition to the drone process, as they allow the user to access more areas than a side by side.
Another question that comes up
frequently in his discussions with ranchers is whether the drone bothers the cattle. “They could care less,” he said when the question was raised at the meeting. “I was 250 feet above them, and they didn’t even notice or respond.”
Clawson suggests that it is good to have another person along to watch the drone itself in the sky while the pilot watches the drone camera on the monitor. Because the drone can be somewhat difficult to see at distance, an operator who is just using the monitor can easily lose track of where it is.
One unexpected problem that Clawson and the crew noted was that on the day they were surveying it was above 90 degrees, which is close to the body temperature of most mammals. As a result, the standard thermal filter had difficulty finding the cattle against the hot backdrop.
Charging in the field was another limitation they found. Clawson uses a portable charger station, with a one hour fast charge. His total fly time without additional batteries was 6 hours with 3 batteries.
Clawson used what he had learned to look for cattle in Price, UT later in the year.
In that case, the weather was very cold. He noted that flight times are reduced by the cold due to its effect on the technology. He also noted that livestock don’t like to move when it’s cold, so it takes more active looking to spot them. Strangely, he also discovered that pine trees give off heat signature that can be filtered out.
To conduct his searches, Clawson used established Search and Rescue
methods from the Civil Air Patrol methods. The “Creeping line” method, “Controlled point” search, and “Sector search” strategies were all usable in different situations.
Using drone, they found 9 cattle in 4 hours that had originally not been locatable.
Clawson stated that on average, a pilot can search 600 acres in an hour. He noted that south facing slopes are harder, because they are warmer. He also championed the value of drones for personal protection. “Part of this is actually a safety issue, when we can go into areas that you guys don’t want to.”
Drones are only allowed to fly 400 ft above ground, but this can be an issue when surveying a valley, where the ground level is below the threshold. There are some corrections you can only learn through experience, like turning the limiters off to get higher when in a valley.
You don’t need a license to buy a drone. He says that in the long run, it is definitely more cost effective to learn how to do it yourself.
Following Clawson, Chris Banks from Conservation Basics spoke on grants and projects with the SWCD (Soil and Water Conservation District). Banks took a survey of the room to see how people felt about the current climate for grants and projects. The consensus was not overly positive. “It’s true—it’s scary if we think we’re doing anything with the government,” Banks said. “But the neat thing about the SWCD is that the board members are your neighbors--they know the land and the needs.”
What is in the new farm bill?
BY ALLISON ELIASON
For most Idaho producers, fall is the time to take stock — tally the tons of hay in the stack, cull the old gummer cows, count the acres of fall wheat and pencil out spring seed, and ultimately see what’s left after another year of uncertain markets and unpredictable weather. But this fall, there’s one more unknown sitting on the table: the 2025 Farm Bill.
Every five years, Congress renews the massive piece of legislation that guides US agricultural and food policy. The most recent bill, passed in 2018, expired in 2024 and has been running on temporary extensions ever since. Lawmakers are now working toward a 2025 version and what they decide could shape the next five years of farm and ranch life across Idaho.
So just what exactly is in the Farm Bill?
The farm bill covers far more than crop prices and livestock markets. It funds everything from nutrition programs like SNAP to research grants, conservation incentives, rural broadband, and support for beginning farmers. Roughly 80% of its spending goes toward nutrition assistance, but the remaining funds directly influence farm operations, especially when it comes to managing risk and conserving land.
For Idaho, that means programs like the Price Loss Coverage (PLC) and Agricultural Risk Coverage (ARC) that help grain producers weather price swings, or the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) that helps ranchers install fencing, improve water systems, or adopt soil-health practices.
The biggest challenge written between the line- uncertainty. Because Congress hasn’t passed a new bill yet, producers are left operating under extensions of the old one, a situation that makes planning harder than usual. Simply put, not knowing what the rules or support levels will be, it’s challenging to make long-term decisions. Producers are cautious right now. They’re waiting to see if reference prices go up or down, if conservation funding
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changes, or if disaster programs even continue.
Idaho Farm Bureau Federation President Bryan Searle sympathized with Idaho producers saying, “We can’t control the weather. We can’t control Congress as hard as we try. We got a Farm Bill that’s two years overdue. We’re operating on such an outdated Farm Bill alone, all the way across the board.”
One thing that hasn’t changed for producers are lasting high input expenses, everything from fuel to fertilizer and feed. And unfortunately while these prices have all risen in recent years, commodity prices have softened. Add in Idaho’s ongoing drought concerns, and stability from federal policy is something many rural families are hoping for.
Lawmakers are still wrangling over priorities, where to put their time and money.
Commodity Programs: Many farm groups are pushing for higher “reference prices,” which determine when safety-net payments kick in. That’s especially important for wheat and barley growers.
Conservation Funding: Debate continues over whether to expand or trim back programs that reward soil-building and water-saving practices — a big deal for Idaho farmers managing limited irrigation supplies.
Beginning Farmers: There’s momentum to help new and younger producers enter agriculture through loan programs and technical support. That’s critical in a state where the average farmer is nearing 60 years old.
Rural Development: Broadband, infrastructure, and value-added grants could help rural Idaho communities diversify their economies.
All of these programs and ideas are important to producers because their effects are felt in everyday decisions across Idaho. EQIP funds help ranchers build cross-fences and rotate grazing more efficiently. Conservation Stewardship Program dollars support notill and cover-crop systems on dryland fields. The Rural Energy for America Program has helped Idaho dairies in-
stall more efficient equipment. When those programs pause or change, it ripples through everything from the local co-op to the equipment dealership. It’s not just about payments it’s about stability and producers being able to plan ahead.
While no final version of the 2025 bill has emerged yet, most observers expect Congress will pass at least a one-year extension before the new one is finalized, a frustrating fact for farmers and ranchers trying to navigate the future of their operations. Managing the gaps before a new bill is passed and the potential gaps that may be left with the upcoming changes, it’s important for farmers and ranchers to position themselves so that they come out on top regardless.
The first thing producers can do is revisit their business plan and budget, and from there, work through scenarios that assume different policy outcomes. These differing outcomes could be changes in safety-net payments or altered loan/credit terms. A conversation with a lender or credit advisor about how shifts in farm-bill programs (or even extensions) might affect your borrowing capacity or risk profile. Using risk-management tools like crop insurance or disaster relief programs can ensure a better understanding of current coverage and gap risk.
Next, it’s important for producers to follow developments in Congress including the committee leadership, draft bills, and frameworks as they often sig-
Banks proceeded to discuss a variety of grant and program possibilities that might be applicable to local ranchers. He discussed the State Ag BMP program (for irrigation and water projects), the Water Quality Program for Ag (irrigation enchancements), the 319 program (related to Clean Water Act),and Bureau of Reclamation, Aging Infrastructure, Flood Control, and other programs.
He discussed a recent BDA (Beaver Dam Analog) project on the Blackfoot River north of Soda Springs, which had recently been completed. Another will be coming soon in the same area. While in many cases a nuisance, in others Beavers help by making ponds. The pond is good for livestock, and it releases water over time. They serve as natural diversion structures.
IFA Nutritionist Jim Lamb then spoke about protein supplementation and efficiency. His primary focus was on NPN (non-protein nitrogen) as a component of feed supplements, and how to determine safe and effective strategies for using it.
Lamb’s information was highly practical in its nature, and was of great value to those who were familiar with the unexpected amount of math, biology, and organic chemistry needed to effectively raise cattle. Which is all to say, it was an impressive run down of information that was way over this reporter’s head, but targeted to the amazing ranchers that understand the implications.
“I’m going to teach you to evaluate protein supplements so you know you’re in safe limits,” Lamb said, and did exactly that.
nal where the policy is going. Similarly, engaging with producer organizations, commodity groups, extension services as they often track policy changes and can give you alerts.
Producers should audit current use of federal programs and eligibility, taking inventory of programs you currently participate in. As the existing programs are still functioning via extension, it’s important to be sure you don’t leave anything on the table in the event those programs end.
Focusing on conservation, sustainability, and diversification within an operation will first help make sure that it is efficient and productive long term. But it also means that if the next farm bill places a greater emphasis on conservation, sustainability, and climate risk like many expect, that producers will qualify for programs as soon as they open.
These sort of practices might look like planning for soil health, diversified rotations, conservation buffer zones, and the like and may give flexibility and potential eligibility advantages.
As one farmer put it, “We can’t control the weather, and we can’t control the markets — but a good farm bill helps us manage the rest.” Until the ink has dried on the upcoming bill, producers need to see what they can do within their operations so that they can either manage without the programs that have helped support them or ready to make the most of the programs that can help elevate their outfit.
I’m taking you to Christmas 2024. We had a big Horsley Party with happiness galore!!
When Erik and family went out to their carhis tire was flat, right in our yard. Now what!! It was late and lots of snowwho would help us and go that far?
We called Dirk Nimer and much to our reliefhe said “I’ll meet you at the tire store, that’s something we can fix!” What would you pay for kindness like thatSimply people that have your back In Our Town, we’ve been blessed with people that kindly just have that knack! Thank You Dirk Nimer, for Saving us that Night!
A BIG THANKS Spence & Debbie & Family, Erik & Julia & Family And all of us that have been helped by the many Good People in Malad
Clifford Percy Abbott
July 16, 1936 ~ November 1, 2025
Clifford Percy Abbott, 89, of Bonham, TX, passed away on November 1, 2025 in Sherman, TX.
Visitation will be 1:00 pm Saturday, November 15 at Bonham LDS Chapel, 1540 Hwy 78 South, Bonham, TX. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm, Saturday, November 15, 2025 at Bonham LDS Chapel with Elder Clifford Jacob Abbott officiating. Burial will follow at Abbott Acres Family Cemetery, Ivanhoe, TX. Arrangements are by Dannel Funeral Home.
Cliff was born in the family home in Ridgedale, Idaho on July 16, 1936, to Jacob Clifford Abbott and Percilla Archibald Abbott. He went to school in Brigham City, Utah and Malad, Idaho. He married Cherol Jane Davis on December 7, 1954, in Virginia, Idaho. He worked as a land title abstractor at Utah Savings & Trust, a grocery store clerk for IGA and Albertsons, and a sales representative for General Mills for over 25 years.
He was an active member of the LDS church, serving as Elder’s Quorum President, Young Men’s President, Ward Clerk, High Priest Group Leader and as a Scoutmaster, encouraging the young men to earn their Eagle Scout rank.
He and his wife served faithfully in the Idaho Falls, Logan, and Dallas temples and served as proselyting missionaries in the Pittsburgh Pennsylvania Mission in Olean, New York. He was a Little League Baseball Coach for several years and was named Coach of the Year after his team won the Championship game with no errors committed in the game.
Cliff is preceded in death by his parents, grandparents, brothers Henry and Kenneth, grandson Gary Shane Wright, granddaughter Megan
Mary Hulse, nephews Rocky and Rory Payne, brother-in-law Dennis Payne, sister-in-law Nancy Abbott, and many uncles, aunts, and cousins.
Cliff is survived by his wife, Cherol Jane Davis Abbott, daughter Janette (Gary) Wright, daughter Lori Ann (James) Herrick, son Clifford Lee (Dana) Abbott, son Kent Davis (Lisa) Abbott, daughter Mary Cherie (Jared) Hulse, sister Marie Payne and brother Gary Abbott, 33 surviving grandchildren, 36 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Gary Wright, Jim Herrick, Jared Hulse, Jared Wright. Ryan Wright, Christian Herrick, Nicholas Herrick, Jake Abbott, Cody Abbott and Tyler Abbott.
Honorary Pallbearers are Skye Herrick.
The family of Clifford Abbott wishes to extend our sincere thanks to the many doctors, nurses, and staff at Sherman Medical Center and Carrus Hospital and Hospice staff for the kind and loving care they extended to our husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather in his last days.
Warren Roger Blackham
February 2, 1943 ~ November 5, 2025
Warren Roger Blackham, of Malad Idaho, Passed away on November 5, 2025, at the age of 82. After a courage’s battle with cancer. We will miss him dearly. Roger was born on February 2,1943 to Warren Willard and Mabel Stevens Blackham in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Roger grew up in Bountiful, Utah and attended Bountiful High School. While in school Roger was part of a singing trio and performed in many school assemblies. After High School Roger served in the US Army as a Rotary Helicopter Mechanic.
Roger later met and married his first wife in which he shared his daughter with. They later divorced. Roger then married his sweetheart, best friend and the love of his life Laraine Peck. Together with her two boy’s Gary and Buster from a previous marriage and his daughter Jeanette they started their blended family. Later adding another son Morgan. When Morgan was fourteen, Rod joined the family.
Roger became a Journeyman Electrician and worked for Lagoon Amusement Park in Farmington, Utah for many years. Roger and Laraine later relocated their family to Southern Utah where he worked for Wilkinson’s Electric. They then moved back to Northern Utah where he worked for Franklin Covey doing electrical maintenance. Over the years Roger and Laraine lived in many different places. But eventually retiring on the Summit in Malad, Idaho.
With Roger’s charm and good sense of humor, he had the ability to make friends easily and did so quickly everywhere he went, especially on the Summit. We are pretty sure he had a nickname for everyone in which he was given one back, “Rooster”. He loved his days on the
Summit, with front porch sitting with his sweetheart, beautiful sunrise’s, beautiful sunset’s and so many more blessings as he put it. Roger was a great husband, father and friend.
Happy Trails Dad until we meet again!
Roger is survived by his wife Laraine. Brother Brent Blackham from Ephraim, UT. Son’s Gary (Becky) Terpstra of Beryl, UT, Buster (Kalissa) Blackham of Malad, ID, Morgan (Natalie) Blackham of Kaysville, UT, Rod (Vanessa) Kaye of Kaysville. 20 Grandchildren, 31 Great Grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
Roger was preceded in death by both his parents, brother Gale, and his daughter Jeanette.
Celebration of Life Saturday November 15, 2025, at 1:00 p.m.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 400 North 200 West, Malad City, Idaho 83252
To share a favorite memory of Roger, or to offer condolences to the family, please leave a tribute at www.redrosefuneral.com
Window Display celebrates 250
As part of Oneida County’s “America 250” celebration, the Oneida Pioneer Museum will feature window displays related to the nation’s history. Window Display Committee members Dotty Evanson, Janice Vaughan, Sharon Harris, and Hailey Sweeten will change out historic items that will be in front of the giant American flag that forms the backdrop for the window displays.
The American flag was presented to the Museum by Ben Call, Jr., and Mary Ann Call Dalrymple to honor their father, Ben Call, who served in the Army Air Corps during World War II. After the War, he acquired the flag, which flew on a battleship, from a Navy veteran passing through Malad. Ben displayed it on every 4th of July by hanging it over his garage door. For Veterans’ Day, military uniforms that are part of the Museum’s collection will be on display in the window. A poster created by Malad High School art students will be in the window to show Oneida County’s dedication to “America 250.”
Mayor’s Walking Challenge Completed!
Mayor Joan Hawkins announced the completion of the Second Annual Malad City Walking Challenge. The Walking Challenge is an event sponsored by the Blue Cross of Idaho Foundation for Health. It is designed to encourage an active lifestyle, which in turn reduces the risks for many negative health conditions. Preventative care is the most effective way of decreasing medical costs in the future, and walking is an easy and accessible means of maintaining health. The Challenge encourages mayors to walk 10,000 steps a day in order to qualify for a $1,000 donation to the city. Mayor Hawkins has expanded the challenge to members of the community, and allowed those who wanted to participate to receive their own awards and recognition.
At the end of the event, a new champion was crowned, and as the mayor stated, “I am providing a $50 gift certificate to Andrea Bleazard, along with the traveling trophy from Loa Dawn Thorpe, last year’s winner. The next four receive a $25 gift certificate.”
At the end of each week, there was a drawing for four people to receive a $25 gift certificate. Those that won the random drawings were: Tyler Hansen, Hannah Lieberg, Kellie Black, Sharee Blasidell, Hannah Luthi, Riker Jones, Kristi Richardson, Britney Leckie, Jennifer Neilson, Lucinda Nimer, Mike Richardson,
Jeanie Jones, Carrie Jensen, Kathryn Fossum, Dawn Lloyd, Ashley Allen. All gift certificates were for Malad merchants.
In order to bring the challenge into the community, Hawkins explained, “I purchased the prizes from my $1,000 that I received for last year’s walking challenge. I plan to do the same thing for next year.”
For her part, Mayor Hawkins had a good month of it. As she said, “I finished 30th in the Blue Cross Walking Challenge. If I would have walked on Friday, I would have been 25th, but I was not home and couldn’t get my steps in! Anyway, it doesn’t matter. I finished with 401,424 steps. Courtney Frost, the Executive Director of Blue Cross of Idaho Foundation contacted me and told me that whatever level I was able to complete, they would match the donation for the Playground Committee. So in addition to receiving $1,000 for finishing the challenge, they are donating another $1,000 to the Playground Committee. I thought that was great!”
A list of top scores includes: Andrea Bleazard (815,342 steps), Lucinda Nimer (807,640), Loa Dawn Thorpe (746,466), Randi Platt (599,122), Becky Blackwell (566,898), Kristi Richardson (538,4730), Britney Leckie (514,805), Joan Hawkins (401,007), Ashley Allen (371,586), and Jennifer Neilson (370,758).
Baby Announcement
Nova Rae Christensen was born on October 28, 2025, at 3:15 p.m., weighing 7 pounds 6 ounces and measuring 19.5 inches in length. She is the daughter of Baylee (Hess) and Zander Christensen of Malad City. She is welcomed at home by two four-legged brothers, Dexter and Odin, who eagerly awaited her arrival and have taken their new roles as protectors to heart.
Maternal grandparents are Tanya (Ward) and her husband Jason Climer, and Danny Hess and his wife Amanda (Taylor). Paternal grandparents are Jen (Robinson) and her partner Rick Lloyd, and Brent Christensen.
Born without complications, Nova is the couple’s first child. She is already cherished by many loving family members, and her parents are proud and delighted to have her in their arms.
Holiday Fair comes to Town
In Malad (and Holbrook, Samaria, Pleasantview, St John, Cherry Creek, Daniels, Woodruff, and you know the drill…) holidays often involve a lot of going out of town to shop. As most of you know, the I-15 to and through Pocatello is a nightmare right now, and Idaho Falls is a nightmare all shopping season long. To go to Logan you have to go through a big stretch of Utah, which you will STILL be in after you get there.
Luckily, the Annual Hometown Christmas Festival will be in town to meet some of your holiday gifting needs. There will be a large variety of vendors at the Fair, as well as visits from Santa Claus himself, and his friend(?) the Grinch.
The Annual Hometown Christmas Festival will be held on Friday, November 28 from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Saturday, November 29 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Oneida County Event Center. There will be a number of events during the two day Festival:
Children will be able to decorate Christmas stockings each day from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Children can also drop off a Christmas Card to Santa in “The North Pole Mailbox.” There’s every chance in the world that Santa will send back a response, provided the writing is legible!
There will be a lunch on Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., which will include soup and rolls, as well as drinks.
Every half hour during the event, a drawing will be held for a free gift from one of the vendors on site (must
be present to win).
On Saturday, children can have their pictures taken with Santa and the Grinch while their parents shop.
Proceeds from the event will be given to local veterans organizations.
The wide range of items which are confirmed to be at the event include: vanilla, handcrafted local artisan items, western designer clothes, goat milk, designer soaps, nails, wood designer items, baby items, kitchen crafts, handcrafted earrings, homemade candy treats, western wreaths, honey, Christmas décor, children’s educational games, native designs, repurposed wool, car fresheners, handmade Christmas cards, freeze dried local fruit, stonecrafted jewelry, hand-crafted T-shirts, and a lot more.
So as you plan your closer-to-lastminute-than-you’d-like gifts for the year, certainly plan to put the Hometown Christmas Festival on your list. As organizer Vickie Ingram noted, “I think it’s going to be really good. It should be fun!”
There are quite a few holiday events on the December calendar, including both devotional and Santa-based ones. The Hometown Christmas Festival makes for a great spot at the end of November to get a start on the season as soon as the plates are cleared from Thanksgiving.
Last year was the first year of this incarnation of the Hometown Christmas event, and saw a good turnout of local shoppers, as well as some from the surrounding areas. This year, the number of vendors and the activities planned suggest an even bigger, more packed event. See you there!
War on Weeds—weeds are everybody’s problem
THE ISSUE: Redstem filaree Redstem filaree (Erodium cicutarium) is a winter annual or biennial that forms a low growing, densely matted plant with fern-like leaves in a rosette. Because of its prostrate growing habit, it prevents the germination of desirable plant species. Preferring sandy soils, redstem filaree inhabits dry pasturelands, landscapes, and turfgrass. Redstem filaree also withstands heavy grazing pressure. Redstem filaree has reddish stems and are covered with fine hairs. The flower stalk supports two to twelve vibrant pink/purple flowers with five petals and a long, beak-like fruit. The leaves are opposite and finely divided with toothed or lobed margins. The root system is a shallow taproot with fibrous secondary roots. Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Options:
• Cultural – Prevention is the best control of redstem filaree. Bare ground invites redstem filaree. In rangeland or pastureland plant native forbs and grasses. Contact your local Natural Resource Conservation Service for seed mix recommendations.
• Mechanical – Hand pulling or digging when soil is moist, making sure to get the roots to prevent resprouting is effective. Removing flowers before the plant sets seed is also effective. Be sure to place all plant material in a bag so as not to spread seeds. Any type of tillage to the area can also be effective.
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• Biological – Redstem Filaree is grazed by many animals especially sheep.
• Chemical – Herbicides should be applied during seedling and rosette stages to have the greatest success. Metsulfuron at a rate of .33 oz of product/acre + .025% v/v non-ionic surfactant can be used on rangeland and pasturelands. Another option is 2 pints of 2,4D and 1 pint of dicamba per acre. Both recommendations are based on equipment with an output of 30 gallons per acre. Always read and follow herbicide label directions! Tom Jacobsen, University of Idaho Extension Educator in Fremont County. (208) 624-3102 tjacobsen@ uidaho.edu
Photo courtesy, Forest and Kim Starr, Starr
The top winners of the Mayor’s walking challenge: Loa Dawn Thorpe, Andrea Bleazard, Becky Blackwell, and Lucinda Nimer. Randi Platt was unavailable for the picture.
Loa Dawn Thorpe hands the traveling trophy to Andrea Bleazard.
LoLynn John at last year’s Hometown Christmas Event.
Grandparents Only
Not recommended for parents or kids...
By Gramma Dot
Darl Gleed was a Good Old Boy in the best sense of the description. He grew up in Malad, became a professional scouter and lived most of his adult life outside of Idaho, but returned after retirement to his family home and immediately started working to make Malad a better place. He enjoyed life and the people in his life.
Darl told of being his Uncle Ern’s eyes back in the early 40s. Ern was blind but had to get out to the farm every day to work. So, the family made arrangements with the local sheriff’s department and Darl was given a provisional license at the age of eight to steer the truck while Ern worked the clutch, gas and brake. The young Darl would climb on Uncle Ern’s lap and navigate the daily trip to the farm.
I think of this story often when I reflect on simpler times and the importance of family, but it really came to mind when friend Virginia Knutsen
BIRTHDAYS
Weston Atkinson, Nov. 14
Shaunie Daniels, Nov. 14
Katrina Grote, Nov. 14
Don Daniels, Nov. 15
Brad Williams, Nov. 15
Bruce Hubbard, Nov. 16
Dezi Jones, Nov. 16
Ruth Marshall, Nov. 16
Brittney Tubbs, Nov. 16
Colton Delaney, Nov. 17
Carlean Tubbs, Nov. 17
Rhonda Daniels, Nov.18
Wayne Gugelman, Nov.18
Paul Hubbard, Nov. 18
Curlew Senior Citizens’ Menu
Every meal served with Juice/ Milk/Coffee & Salad Bar Nov 13 - Quesadilla, Spanish Rice, Beans, Dessert Nov 18 - Pork Chops, Cucumber & Onions, Mandarin Oranges, Dessert
told about her son, Nathan, “driving” a Tesla X. Seems Nathan wanted to test drive, and I use the term ‘drive’ loosely, one of these self-driving vehicles, so he made arrangements with the dealership to take it on a little jaunt. These are Nathan’s words, “He (the salesman) sat me down, showed me a couple buttons I needed to push so it wouldn’t explode and then literally sent me out the door.” Well, Nathan got to the closest parking lot, pulled out the driver’s manual and did some self-instruction. Then, he took off for his destination 70 miles away and did not touch the steering wheel, gas or brake the whole time. He arrived safely.
Brother Ed and his wife Paula have taken Nuros which are driverless taxis…and lived to tell about it.
I am not ready for this. However, I suppose it is a Good Life when blind people can drive! We just do it a little differently than Darl and Uncle Ern did in the 40s.
SCHOOL MENU— NOV.
Malad Elementary BreakfastServed with Fruit, Choice of Juice or Milk
17 – Cereal Assortment, Sausage Egg Biscuit
18 – Cereal Assortment, Muffin
19 – Cereal Assortment, Oatmeal
20 – Cereal Assortment, Mini Cinnamon Bagel
Malad Elementary LunchServed with Fruit, Choice of Juice or Milk
17 – Pizza Rippers, Chips, Food Choice, Carrot Sticks, Peaches
18 – Chicken Noodle Soup, Cheesy Breadsticks, Food Choice, Corn, Fruit Cocktail
19 – Turkey Gravy, Mashed Potatoes & Roll, Food Choice, Green Beans, Pears
20 – Crispito, Baked Fries, Food Choice, Sliced Cucumbers, Applesauce
Malad Middle & High School
Breakfast - Served with Fruit, Choice of Juice or Milk
17 – Cereal Assortment, Ham & Cheese Breakfast Bar
18 – Cereal Assortment, Benefit Bars
19 – Cereal Assortment, Oatmeal with Fixings
20 – Cereal Assortment, Mini Cinni
Malad Middle & High School
Lunch - Served with Fruit, Choice of Juice or Milk 17 – Crispito, Cheesy Refried Beans, Salad Bar, Food Choice, Corn, Peaches 18 – Mandarin Chicken Bowl, Egg Roll, Salad Bar, Food Choice, Broccoli, Orange 19 – Sloppy Joe, Chips, Salad Bar, Food Choice, Carrot Sticks, Pears 20 – Chicken Tenders, Mac & Cheese, Salad Bar, Food Choice, Celery Sticks, Fruit Cocktail
BOWLING RESULTS
Tuesday Pinpoppers – 11/4/25
Hotel Malad
Stanley Jensen, Nov. 18
Machelle Neal, Nov. 18
Justin Firth, Nov. 19
Katie Jensen, Nov. 19
Shelli Ray, Nov. 19
Joshua Stevens, Nov. 19
Charlene Rose, Nov. 20
Katrina Schwartz, Nov. 20
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Malad Senior Citizens’ Menu
Every meal served with Juice/ Milk/Coffee Nov 14 - Spaghetti w/Meat Sauce, Salad Bar, Breadsticks, Dessert Nov 19 - Thanksgiving Dinner: Turkey, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Cranberry Apple Salad
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ON THIS DAY
1841 James Braid first sees a demonstration of animal magnetism, which leads to his study of the subject he eventually calls hypnosis
1856 The Great Bell of Big Ben first chimes at the foot of the still-unfinished clock tower outside the Palace of Westminster
1949 Walt Disney’s animated film “Fantasia”, starring Leopold Stkowski, The Philadelphia Orchestra, Mickey Mouse, and ballet-dancing hippopotamuses, premieres at the Broadway Theatre, NYC
1952 False fingernails first sold
1971 Mariner 9, first to orbit another planet (Mars)
1971 Steven Spielberg makes his feature- length film debut with the made-for-television movie “Duel”
1980 US spacecraft Voyager 1 sends back first close-up pictures
of Sturn during its fly-by
1987 Sonny & Cher perform together for the final time, singing “I Got You Babe” on ‘Late Night with David Letterman’ NBC
1995 “GoldenEye”, 17th James Bond film released, starring Pierce Brosnan for the first time, Robbie Coltrane and Judi Dench as M
2002 Eminem releases the single ‘Lose Yourself’ from the soundtrack of “8 Mile”, the first rap song to win the Academy Award for Best Original Song
2017 World’s earliest winemaking is uncovered in Khramis Didi gora, Georgia, in clay pots from 6,000 BC
2022 Four Idaho university students stabbed and killed in their home in Moscow, Idaho. Suspect Bryan Kohberger arrested seven weeks later.
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BRAIN TEASERS
LOOKING BACK
10 YEARS AGO (2015)
Stone Elementary students are pictured in The Idaho Enterprise, learning about fire safety from Fire Chief Brayden Eliason. They are Nathan Edwards, Jr. Kaylor, Hyrum Smith, Emma Bird, Julissa Lopez, Sydnee Sorenson, Valeria Oseguera, Morgan Wells, Rasp Carter, Brigham Hubbard, Dayton Bird, Quade Carter, Ammon Smith and Mason Eliason.
ATC Communications held an Open House for their customers to help answer questions about the new fiber optics construction being completed in Malad City. Besides visiting with customers and introducing them to some of the latest technology, there were some really tasty treats to enjoy and lots of small gifts provided.
Pictured in The Idaho Enterprise, Kyle Bradshaw, ATC Office Manager, explains the latest in technology to Malad customers, Kathleen Atkinson, Dixie Hubbard and Sharon Hess.
State regulators today approved a 16-month plan for Idaho’s second area code to be implemented in late 2017. An hour after the Idaho Public Utilities Commission issued its order approving the plan, the agency that contracts with the federal government to administer the nation’s area code numbering plan, Neustar, issued Idaho’s second area code: 986.
15 YEARS AGO (2010)
Dr. Stephen Johnson submitted his resignation to Oneida County Hospital CEO Todd Winder on October 21 and will see patients at the Oneida County Clinic until mid-January. Dr. Johnson has been practicing medicine in Malad for the past 28 1/2 years, arriving in July of 1982.
Rocky Mountain Power officials told the Oneida County Commissioners meeting October 26 that the power transmission line running along Interstate 15 is scheduled to be energized on November 17.
The Malad Lions Club – long in the business of providing vision tests for local school children – is considering the purchase of a new PediaVision Screener S09. Ed Hazen and Jim Turner, Lions from Fruitland and Weiser, traveled to Malad last Thursday to demonstrate the machine for the club’s regular meeting. This computer-generated program features the latest in technology for optical testing.
The Southeast Idaho Tactical and Response Team trained at Sheriff Semrad’s residence and property on October 27. The STAR Team is made up of officers from seven counties in eastern Idaho, who train twice a month during the fall, winter and spring months.
The Malad High School football team is one step closer to achieving their biggest goal of the 2010 season
10 YEARS AGO (2015)
Fire Chief Brayden
– the state championship.
20 YEARS AGO (2005)
According to a feature story in The Idaho Enterprise, World War II was underway and Clarence Kent was working at Hill Field when a marine recruiter showed up on base recruiting for what he was calling a “Mormon Battalion.” To the 20-year-old, this sounded pretty good – a thousand U.S. soldiers! Those days and the War and Military service on the minds of most young men, and the thousands serving with so many of his own faith was enough to get Clarence to sign up. Things didn’t turn out quite like he thought, however. The battalion” the recruiter talked about ended up being a “Mormon Platoon” (comprising 60 soldiers, not a thousand), and the way things turned out Clarence was a day late getting checked out at Hill Field, so he missed the Mormon group altogether. Despite being disappointed there was only one thing to do, and that was to move on.
Hailey Willie, a senior at Malad High School, is currently in Coeur d’Alene representing Oneida County at the Idaho Junior Miss Scholarship program. She will be participating with 39 other senior girls from around the state.
National Guardsman Jared Sorensen is back behind his desk at Mountain States Insurance after spending 32 days in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana, helping in the aftermath of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.
25 YEARS AGO (2000)
The Oneida Greenbelt Pedestrian/ Bicycle path was completed with the asphalt laid November 2 and 3. H-K Construction Company, of Idaho Falls, completed the asphalt paving using 935 tons of asphalt mix.
The Malad Fire Department has new officers. At the helm as Fire
NEWS OF RECORD
ONEIDA COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
Cannon Ray Hill, Wellsville, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50
Seth Own Barnes, Malad, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50; fail to register vehicle annually, $10.50, costs $56.50
Cindy Reed Brigham City, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50 Neil Ray Schoenenberger, Malad, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50 MALAD CITY
Brielle Bastian, Malad, unlawful overtaking and passing school bus, $300.00, costs $56.50 Taylor J Servey, Malad, speeding in school zone, $100.00, costs $56.50
Kimberly Ann Tullis, Pocatello, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50 Easton Jean Wrigley, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50
IDAHO STATE POLICE
Laurie Ann Chee, Saint Anthony, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50
Timothy Lee Sadler, Roberts, fail to register vehicle annually, $10.50, costs $56.50
Dallin Joseph Taylor, Orem, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50 Oscar Eduardo Ziluaga Ospina, Millcreek, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50
DISTRICT COURT
Joseph Michael Uryan Gunderson, Malad, lewd conduct with child under 16, $200.00, costs $3,245.50, determinate time 4 years, indeter-
minate time 10 years, 1 day credit time served; lewd conduct with child under 16, $200.00, costs $3,045.50, determinate time 4 years, indeterminate time 10 years, 1 day credit time served – Agency: MCPD RECORDED LIST
October 31, 2025
Deed of Reconveyance - Grantor: Altabank, Glacier Bank; Grantee: Daniel Bates, Krystal Bates
Deed of Trust, Grantor: James A Henry, Lisa Henry; Grantee: Primelending Warranty Deed - Grantor: Rathka Ranch, LLC; Grantee: Joseph Timothy Thomas, Janalee Thomas
Quit Claim Deed - Grantor: Zach Austin Elliott, Staphanie Pauline Elliott; Grantee: Zach Austin Elliott, Trustee, Stephanie Payuline, Trustee
The Zach & Stephanie Elliott Living Trust
Deed of Trust - Grantor: Jacob Willden, Cheyenne Willden; Grantee: Mountain America Federal Credit Union
Warranty Deed - Grantor: Joseph Gragory, Whitney Gragory; Grantee: Lindsay Mumford
Quit Claim Dee, Grantor: Marquee Homes Inc; Grantee: Willis Contracting LLC
Notice of Interest - Grantor: Marquee Homes INC; Grantee: Willis Contracting LLC
Deed of Reconveyance - Grantor: U.S. Bank Trust Company, Nation-
Chief is Ron Blaisdell. Dan Williams Jr. is vice chief and Lynn Price is secretary. The officers will serve through fiscal year 2001.
The Oneida School District’s maintenance men were the center of attention October 23 when the three-man crew received recognition for the District Office managers for the good job that they do. Kurt Davis, Jon Christiansen and Mike Richardson joined administrators and staff workers at a special luncheon where they were thanked for their conscientious work. The men were presented official nameplates to sit on their desks.
Work is progressing on the new Malad L.D.S. Stake center. With the foundation now complete, the walls are going up. The framework is beginning to take shape for the building’s south and north sides.
40 YEARS AGO (1985)
Oneida County Hospital is county owned and operated, supported almost entirely by the revenue it generates from services rendered. A small, nearly insignificant, amount of money is provided by the County each year to partially cover indigent care.
Members of the Malad Elementary School staff presented Marion Price with a gold watch in remembrance of his service. October 31st will be recorded in Marion Price’s journal as his last day at the job at Malad Elementary School after 21 years as custodian there. He went to work for the Oneida School District in the summer of 1964 after receiving a layoff from Thiokol Chemical Corporation.
In conjunction with American Education Week, November 17 – 23, the American Legion and the American Legion Auxiliary will be honoring all retired schoolteachers from Malad Schools at a joint meeting to be held November 21 at the American Legion Building.
al Association; Grantee: Patrick G Origer, Laurel Origer November 3, 2025
Deed of Reconveyance - Grantor: First American F3ederal Credit Union; Grantee: Jacob Willden, Cheyenne Moon Willden Deed of Reconveyance - Grantor: Rocket Mortgage LLC, First America Title Insurance Company; Grantee: Staci Tripp, Victor L. Tripp November 4, 2025
Warranty Deed - Grantor: Sydney R Fuhriman, Gayla P Fuhriman; Grantee: Sawmill Ranch LLC Right of Way Easement - Grantor: Cherry Creek Cattle LLC; Grantee: Pacificorp, Rocky Mountain Power-DBA
Underground Right of Way Easement - Grantor: Savvy Investments LLC; Grantee: Pacificorp, Rocky Mountain Power-DBA
Underground Right of Way Easement - Grantor: Double M Properties LLC; Grantee: Pacificort, Rocky Mountain Power-DBA November 5, 2025
Substitution of Trustee - Grantor: Kevin P Moran; Grantee: Alan Simper Deed of Reconveyance - Grantor: Kevin P Moran; Grantee: Alan Simper
Substitution of Trustee - Grantor: Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, Compu-Linc Corporation, Alan Simper; Grantee: Kevin P Moran
Deed of Reconveyance - Grantor: Kevin P Moran; Grantee: Alan Simper
50 YEARS AGO (1975)
A very happy winner of a Kitchen-Aid built-in dishwasher is Peggy Neal of Stone who is pictured in The Idaho Enterprise along with Mrs. Helen Thomas of Gerald Thomas Electric and Furniture, local Kitchen-Aid dealer. The only Southeastern Idaho winner in the drawing, Mrs. Neal said, “It is the first time I’ve ever won anything in my life!”
Pictured in The Idaho Enterprise is Robert Hess, receiving the annual Goodyear Rubber Co. “Outstanding Cooperator” award for good conservation practices used on his farmland. Presenting the plaque is Kenneth Blaisdell, chairman of the Oneida Soil Conservation District supervisors. The five OSC supervisors selected Hess this year on the basis of his erosion-preventing techniques.
Darl S. Gleed, native of Malad, will transfer November 15 from the Snake River Area Boy Scout Council to a similar position in Ogden. Joe Daniels, his wife Euarda and five children were invited by the president of Snow College, Marvin Higbee, to attend special Homecoming activities. Joe played football while attending college in 1955-56, receiving All-Conference honorable mention.
In keeping with the nation’s Bicentennial celebration, the Oneida county Farm Bureau Women’s Committee changed their annual safety poster contest this year to an American heritage poster-essay contest. Of the 35 entrants, six winners were selected in two divisions to compete in the statewide poster contest, which will be held later this month. Presenting awards to the winners of the senior division is BelvaLene Baker, vice president of the Women’s Committee. Winners are Gina Zivkovic, first place, Ronda Hess second place and Michele Naylor third place. Winners of the junior contest division are Lorna Hess first, Michele Parry second, and Ronda Jones third.
60 YEARS AGO (1965)
Four Oneida County men left Malad this week to serve in the U. S. Army under the Selective Service system. They are Max Isaacson, Steven Vaughan, Joe Don Thomas and Kenneth Smith. They reported for duty at Fort Douglas, Utah.
Two MHS girls were elected to district FHA offices at a district meeting held in Shelley, Idaho. Ranae Hill was chosen for the office of district president, and Vickie Grover was elected district secretary. Lance Wuthrich completed the summer quarter on the scholastic honor roll of students at the Ogden school of Stevens Henager College. Lance is enrolled in an accounting and business management course.
Warranty Deed - Grantor: Kenneth Don Eliason, Trustee, Don and Carol Eliason Living Trust; Grantee: Rock House Ranch, LLC
Boundary Line Agreement - Grantor: Wilcock Land & Livestock LLC; Grantee: Brent Clay Scott, Trustee, Brent Scott Family Trust
Warranty Deed, Lot 17 of Idahome Estates Subdivision - Grantor: Bradley J Hess, Wendy B Hess; Grantee: Camielle Tripp
Quit Claim Deed, Lot 17 of Idahome Estates Subdivision - Grantor: Camielle Tripp
Deed of Trust, Lot 17 of Idahome Estates Subdivision - Grantor: Cameille Tripp; Grantee: Guild Mortgage Company LLC
Deed of Reconveyance, Substitution of Trustee and Deed of Reconveyance - Grantor: Primelending, First American Title Insurance Company; Grantee: James A Henry, Lisa Henry November 6, 2025
Release of Well Agreement and Easement - Grantor: David L Colton; Grantee: Brian David Colton, Jaime Lynn Blaisdell, Jaime Lynn Colton
Quit Claim Deed - Grantor: David L Colton, Trustee, David L Colton Living Trust; Grantee: Brian David Colton
Quit Claim Deed - Grantor: David L Colton, Trustee, David L Colton Living Trust; Grantee: Brian David Colton
Stone Elementary Students are shown with Holbrook
Eliason (right). From left to right are: Nathan Edwards, Jr. Kaylor, Hyrum Smith, Emma Bird, Julissa Lopez, Sydnee Sorenson, Valerie Oseguera, Morgan Wells, Rasp Carter, Brigham Hubbard, Kayton Bird, Quade Carter, Ammon Smith and Mason Eliason.
NOTICES
INVITATION TO BID
RECEIPT OF BIDS: Sealed bids for construction of the Bannock Street Reconstruction will be received by Malad City, 59 Bannock Street Malad, Idaho, until December 4th, 2025 at 2 p.m. and then at said office publicly opened and read aloud.
OBTAINING CONTRACT
DOCUMENTS: Copies of the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS may be obtained on or after November 6th, 2025 by emailing Forsgren Associates at rexburgoffice@forsgren. com. After they have received the Contract Documents, bidders will be placed on the plan holders list and confirmed by an email receipt. Confirmation email will place bidder on the plan holders list which is mandatory for all bidders. Documents will be distributed electronically at no cost. Requests from thirdparty 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 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: Reconstruction of approximately 2,470-feet of Bannock Street, beginning at the intersection of 3rd West Street to past 5th West Street, including intersection tieins. Work includes removal of the existing bituminous surface, placement of granular subbase and base to bring to new grade, and repair of any unsuitable subgrade areas as encountered. Other items include adjustment of manhole covers and valve covers, installation of 12” storm sewer pipe, pavement markings, and concrete gutters.
at Malad City Hall 59 Bannock St Malad, Idaho. Representatives of the OWNER and ENGINEER will be present to discuss the project. Attendance is recommended for all bidders.
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.
PROJECT ADMINISTRATION:
All questions related 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 City59 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
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New Scoreboard takes the field
BY ALLISON ELIASON
The Malad athletics are just barely dipping their toes into the winter season sports of girls and boys basketball and wrestling, but in the background of the Dragon sports machine, spring sports are already on the brain. Softball and baseball may be more than four months away but the coaches, players, fans and supporters are working to be sure that everything is more than ready to begin their new season.
Ground officially broke for the new MHS ball fields in the fall of 2023. The original plans of the new facilities included a pair of fields for each sport, but later funding complications led Malad High School to scale back the project with hopes to expand the complex to include four diamonds in the future.
Not only do the updated grounds include the new fields, new and improved dugouts and storage, as well as concessions, a second floor vantage point, and bathrooms. An additional parking lot in the outfield of the softball diamond also provides space not only for games but for other events held at the high school.
The most recent update to the pair of new fields over the summer and fall months are the score boards graciously donated by longtime supporters of the teams and the community- Brad and Kristen Horsley Family and Nucor Steel.
The Lady Dragon softball team finished their season on their new field, breaking the field on their final game of the season. It was an exciting game, a no hitter shutout that featured four home runs in just four innings. As the top seed of the district, the Lady Dragons also hosted the post-season district tournament on the new field.
But all without a scoreboard.
The funding hiccups eventually led to the unfortunate conclusion that the only way to put a scoreboard on both the softball and baseball fields was by donations from the community. It didn’t take much asking and looking around to find supportive fans that were more than willing to help these great athletes have the complete facilities they have long deserved.
Nucor Steel, based in Plymouth, Utah, has employed hundreds of employees local to Malad throughout the decades since its opening and has never hesitated to support their employees, families, and communities. The most recent generous donation of the new scoreboard completes the field for the MHS baseball team for the 2026 spring season.
New Dragon baseball head coach Chad Maroney commented, “We want to give a HUGE thank you to Nucor for their donation. We are so excited for the new facility and the scoreboard is the icing on the cake.
We especially want to thank Chris Showell, Brady Showell’s dad, for doing all the coordinating. We were told there were no funds left for a scoreboard. We would have nothing if it weren’t for Nucor.”
Nucor employee Chris Showell stated, “Nucor is always great to support the communities of its employees.” He continued. “I’m proud to have been able to help facilitate this scoreboard, which prominently displays the Nucor logo so that everyone can see Nucor’s commitment and support to our community and the families of Nucor’s employees that live here in Malad.”
After such an amazing finish to their 2025 season as the 3A State Champion team, to say the team is looking forward to the upcoming year is an understatement. Finally getting to play on the new fields makes them even more excited for the season. Coach Maroney shared, “The team is in great shape for the new year. We lost some seniors we will miss but we have some great kids stepping up with 10 freshmen coming out for their first year.”
Just like Nucor wanting to support the MHS teams, Brad and Kristen Horsley immediately stepped in to help the softball team finish their field with a new scoreboard. The Horsley family has always been a big support of Dragon athletics but softball has always had a special place for them.
The Horsley kids started young on the field, Brad helping coach many of their teams. These interactions made for years of memories, making the diamonds they played on almost a sacred space. After the loss of their then 10 year old daughter
Kambrie in a tragic accident, those moments on the field became even more precious.
Wanting to always remember their daughter, her love of the game and the talent she showed at even such a young age, the Horsley family chose to donate the scoreboard to the Lady Dragon field in her honor.
MHS softball Head Coach Bri Adams said of their generous support, “We are super grateful for the donation of the scoreboard and that we will have an angel in the outfield this year with her name being on it. Kambrie would’ve been a freshman this year and I have no doubt that she would’ve been joining us for our season. It’s really cool for her classmates and friends to be able to look at the scoreboard and see her name and remember her. Thank you,
Horsley family, for your thoughtful donation.”
Friends and family of Kambrie remember her as an outstanding softball player with bubbly personality and always smiling. Coach Adams shared, “As an opposing teams coach I was impressed with her. She was a very talented softball player and I remember watching her and being excited to get her in high school. Everyone loved her and she was the kind of kid that loved everyone back.”
It isn’t just the players and coaches that are looking forward to the upcoming spring season, but rather a whole grateful community that sees supporters, from near and far, coming together to give the great youth of the valley all that they need.
Brady Showell, Chris Showell, Madi Jones, Jeff Brown, Dawson Peterson, Easton Green, Kurt Ward, Chad Maroney and Ty Price.
The new scoreboard adds another level of professionalism to the field.