It’s time to enter the Annual Gobblin’ It Up Contest!
Contest begins this week – 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
Teacher Shot by 6-Year-Old Testifies in $40 Million Lawsuit
Former first-grade teacher Abby Zwerner delivered emotional testimony this week in her $40 million lawsuit against former assistant principal Ebony Parker, describing the horrifying moment she was shot by a six-year-old student in January 2023. “I thought I was dying. I thought I had died,” Zwerner told jurors, recalling how the bullet tore through her hand and chest. She has since undergone six surgeries and continues to suffer physical pain and psychological trauma. Zwerner’s lawsuit accuses Parker and school administrators of gross negligence, claiming they ignored multiple warnings from staff that the young student had brought a gun to school that day. The incident, which shocked the nation, reignited debate over school safety and accountability. Parker, who resigned shortly after the shooting, also faces separate criminal child neglect charges related to her alleged failure to act on the warnings.
Truck Driver Airlifted After Crashing Into Bridge Pillar on I15; Section of Interstate Closed
A truck driver was flown to a hospital Thursday night after crashing into a bridge pillar along Interstate 15, prompting the closure of a section of the highway. The crash occurred around 8:45 p.m. near milepost 92, where a white Kenworth truck hauling an empty milk tanker veered off the left side of the road and struck a support pillar of the Riverton Road overpass. Authorities say the impact caused structural damage to the bridge, forcing officials to close both northbound and southbound lanes. Emergency crews responded quickly, and the 46-year-old driver was airlifted to a nearby hospital. His condition has not been released. Traffic was rerouted via local exits while crews assessed the bridge and worked to clear the scene. Idaho State Police, Bingham County Sheriff’s Office, and the Idaho Transportation Department assisted at the site. No other vehicles were reported involved.
‘I Feel Guilty Eating a Meal’: Low-Income Families Brace for Loss of Federal Aid
Millions of low-income Americans are bracing for potential cuts to billions in federal food assistance as Congress struggles to pass a budget, putting the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) at risk. For recipients like Annemarie King, the uncertainty is overwhelming. “I feel guilty eating,” she said, describing how she skips meals to stretch her benefits. Nearly 42 million Americans rely on SNAP, and experts warn a funding lapse could deepen food insecurity. Food banks across the country are preparing for surging demand as families face impossible choices between food, rent, and healthcare.
Julie Green - Broulim’s
Vicki Larkin & Rayleigh BarnesMountain States Insurance
Jason Gugleman - On The Run/Little Caesar’s (formerly KJ’s)
Steve Sutton - Oneida Family Dental
Jaime Sweeten & Ginger DavisFarm Bureau Insurance
Trissa Nesbit - Hess Lumber
Krystal Bates, Tracey Archibald & Kristal Talbot - Northern Title Co.
Larry Thomas - Thomas Electric & Furniture
Richard Allen - Allen Drug
Leila Weeks - Funtastic Lemonade & Italian Soda’s
Alise Bell - Nell J. Redfield Memorial Hospital
Emaly Sweeten & Bella SnowWard’s ACE Hardware
MES prepares for Veterans Day
One of the most anticipated times of the year at Malad Elementary School is also one of the most anticipated for the community as a whole. Malad is a community that takes pride in its support for veterans, and the Veterans Day program is an amazing day for the relatives and servicemembers who attend as well as the students who use their musical talents to honor them. The veterans program honors the memories of those who have served in the armed forces and passed on, as well as those who are active parts of the community. Essays for the Veteran’s Day presentation are read by the fifth grade finalists, who are narrowed down to a final four by the judges. This year’s judges were Garry and Geneal White, and Chalae Teeples. You will notice that the essays below all reference members of their family who have served. That was also true of most of the rest of the finalists, and made the judge’s jobs even harder, as the sincere emotion of the students was a core element of all of the essays. In addition to writing these thoughtful and heartfelt essays, the finalists also were required to read them in front of the other fifth graders, as well as the fourth grade classes (who will be competing in their own contest next year). The students will read these essays to the audiences that attend the Veterans Day assembly. The assembly is held twice on Veterans Day—once in the morning and once later in the evening. The same program—which involves the essays, patriotic songs, and a lot more—is performed at each event. Everyone is invited to attend.
Blakely Horsley
I am Grateful.
I am so grateful for Veterans and all they do for us. They had to leave their family, missing birthdays, first steps, or first words, and so much more. They miss their family all the time during the war and in boot camp. And all to serve their country.
First, our lives would be different without Veterans. We would not have our country and our flag with
our freedoms and our rights. The flag helps us remember what the Veterans were fighting for. First, the white stands for purity and innocence. Second, the red stands for hardiness and valor. And third, the blue stands for perseverance and justice. Just like our veterans.
Another thing, veterans had to do hard jobs on the battlefield to keep us safe. I love Veterans, not just because people in my family have served, but because veterans serve for all of us as a choice. The people in my family who served are, first, my Great-grandpa, Harvy Field served in the Army. Second, my grandpa, Stephen Carter, served in the Navy. Third, my second cousin, Mike Horsley, served in the Army. Fourth, my cousin, CJ Grant, is going to serve in the Army. I am so grateful for all the veterans and what they did for us and our country. I love them so much for all their service and future service.
Furthermore, veterans have boot camp, so they’re strong enough for war. Veterans have boot camp for 8-13 weeks. I tried it for an hour and thirty minutes. I barely lasted the hard training! Even though they train so hard to prepare for war, when they come back from war, some of them come back with PTSD from things they saw and things they had to do, sometimes even shooting people that aren’t there.
In conclusion, I am so grateful for Veterans. Thank you for all you have done for all of us. I love this quote and will always remember it by Howard William Osterkamp, ”All gave some, but some gave all.”
Lafe Huckaby
A Veterans Pain
My grandpa knew he was going to be drafted into the military so he enlisted. He enlisted so he could choose what branch to be in. He chose to be in the Army and fix radios. He was called Specialist Huckaby. He fought in the Vietnam War. There were a total of 135,300 deaths in the war. My Grampa was fortunate not to be one of them. They were fighting in the jungle. They used a gas called Agent-Or-
ange. The gas was supposed to kill the plants and trees in the jungle, so they could see while fighting. Around 60 years later he died, the doctors said he died from Agent-Orange. Veterans can suffer even after they have been released from the military. They probably are not suffering from a gas that will eventually kill them. Their pains may be nightmares. It may be injuries. Some may have great sorrows in their minds. Some may have all these pains.
Some veterans never get relief from their pains. They may have pains that I did not say. They may grieve over a dead friend. They probably missed family events. They were probably home sick. They may have missed births or funerals.
Some veterans were drafted. They did not have a choice whether or not they wanted to be in the military. Many veterans did not come home. We would not have the United States of America without veterans. Veterans gave all they could for us. This is why we should all be grateful for veterans.
Parker Carson
Do you know anyone who has served in the military? If you do, did you tell them thank you for your service. My dad served in the marines during Iraq. He joined the marines when he was 18. He served four years. He would have served another year, but a bomb was thrown at him. The bomb blew up too early and a sharp piece of it cut a chunk out of his shoulder, neck, chest, and his leg. A reason I am thankful for veterans is because they served for our rights. My dad’s favorite patriotic song is Mr. Red, White and Blue (rock version).
My dad got a book from the military and it said, “Nichols Carson is inhumanely strong and brave.
My dad is very important to me and I bet your dad is too. Some people don’t realize that veterans are very important. Some veterans come back some don’t, some do come back but they don’t have a place to come back to. I know that all veterans deserve
love and support. And again if you see a veteran always remember to say thank you for your services.
When my dad left to join the marines he had to leave my grandparents and my uncle. He has seen so much that he will never forget. He served for everybody in this room and we would not be here if he didn’t fight for us. He is a special veteran in my family. If we didn’t have veterans we would not have a safe place to stay, and we wouldn’t have a place to call home.
Piper Lewis
Have you ever considered joining the army and what you would have to go through?
They fight for us, they sacrifice their lives for us, they leave their families to fight.
My uncle served in the military, some of you might know him as Alex Lewis, from Malad. He served the army to help people. He felt like he could do more. I honor him for that. He left his family and friends to serve. He wasn’t home for birthdays or Christmas! He could have lost his life and not came home, but he did come home and I am grateful for that. Even though Alex watched things and saw things that are horrible but he had good memories too.
Like when one of his friends had been injured really bad but watching him come out of the hospital ok, made him so happy.
I have another relative that served in the army. His name was Leroy Doniven. He joined the army because he wanted to provide for his family. They needed money so he joined the military. He served in the army and he ease dropped on the enemy people. He was a staff sergeant! He was sadly shot down in his plane because his plane didn’t have any weapons. They never found his body, that’s why my papa never had a dad. You should respect any veteran for their sacrifices.
Next time you think of a veteran, think about what they have to go through. So when you see a veteran salute be respectful. They work so hard and work all night and day.
Veterans save the world.
All of the finalists for the Veterans Essay contest read their essays in front of the assembled fourth and fifth grade classes, which is an impressive feat.
This year’s winners’ essays are printed here, and they will be reading them aloud at the Veteran’s assembly next week.
Brielle Bird Project Princess 2025
I’m reaching out to share an inspiring and deeply moving story that’s capturing hearts across the country.
Brielle Bird of Malad City has been crowned Project Princess 2025, a national honor presented through the Baby Miss America Pageant. This title celebrates children whose spirits shine with love, courage, and hope — and Brielle truly embodies all three.
Brielle has been courageously battling cancer for five years, and through it all, she continues to smile, inspire, and uplift everyone around her. Attached you will find a copy of a special letter from Governor Brad Little and a personal video message from Malad City Mayor Joan Hawkins, who even personally delivered an official City Proclamation to her home in honor of her remarkable strength and grace.
Now, Brielle has one more dream she’s hoping to reach — and your viewers can help make it come true. We’d love to make her reach that milestone this week. She’s just 12,000 followers away from reaching her lifelong goal of 1 million followers on Instagram.
Please help us make her dream a reality by encouraging your viewers to follow her journey at @BrieStrongerThanCancer and share her story of hope and courage.
Every follow, every share, every kind word helps remind Brielle that her fight has inspired people all across the world — and that love truly is stronger than cancer.Thank you for helping us shine a light on this extraordinary young girl and the community that continues to stand beside her.
With heartfelt appreciation, Sammie Savoie
WEEKLY FORECAST
Malad Elementary Fi h Grade
Presents their VETERANS DAY Memorial Program
Please help us honor our Veterans on Tuesday, November 11 10:00 am and 7:00 pm at the Elementary Gym All community members are invited.
States of
the Armed Forces. For your service and sacri ces, we are forever grateful.
Ernest W. Jones Post #65 American Legion
Oneida Pioneer Museum 27 Bannock St. • 208-766-9247
Malad Rock Products, Concrete & Asphalt Recycling Travis 208-351-2995
~ Allen Drug & Variety
4 North Main • 208-766-2241
~ Oneida Family Dental
150 South Main • 208-904-3614
~ ET Kustom Sales & Auto Glass
Ed & Wendy Jones
65 Bannock St. • 208-766-4515
Malad Valley Dental Dr. Carl J Call, DMD
185 S. 300 E. • 208-766-2204
Farm Bureau Insurance Kevin Degn – Agent
80 E. 50 S. • 208-766-2259
~ Nell J. Redfield Memorial Hospital, Clinics & Long Term Care
150 N. 200 W. • 208-766-2231
Dude Ranch Café
65 North Main • 208-766-4327
Robbins Locksmith Richard (Dick) Robbins 208-604-5642 ~ Malad Plumbing Donny & Leah Hunt 208-220-1263 NAPA Auto and Hess Truck Auto Ag 999 South Main • 208-766-7278
Horsley Funeral Home 132 W. 300 N. • 208-766-4330
Deschamps Wrenching 1910 W. 1500 N. • 208-766-4229
Sinclair – Central Service 102 Bannock St. •
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By Gramma Dot
Our family spent last Thursday, Friday and Saturday in Idaho Falls at the State Volleyball Tournament. The team was hungry for a banner, having finished the last two seasons in second place…right behind the Melba Mustangs. And who do you suppose our first match was with…the Melba Mustangs!
We started strong, taking the first two sets. Then the wheels fell off the bus, and we ended up losing the next three, pushing us to the losers’ side of the bracket in a double elimination tournament. The girls were mad, and that was bad news for Firth, Priest River and Nampa Christian who were all knocked out of the tournament in straight sets by us. You don’t want to poke a Dragon.
After we took Nampa Christian in three straight sets Saturday morning, Ambrose and Melba were all that stood between the Lady Dragons and the State Championship Banner. Ambrose beat Melba in three straight, handing them their first loss of the tournament and sending them back to us. The winner would face Ambrose in the championship game. The Ladies were not putting up with Melba again and we won in three straight sets. I have seen joy before, but when Camie did the double-fist-pump-slapthe-floor- jump, I thought those long legs were going to come right off her body. Life was Really Good!!
So, now it was Ambrose time. Ambrose High School is a private, re-
BIRTHDAYS
Peggy Olsen, Nov. 7
Tonya Thorpe, Nov. 7
Suzanne Williams, Nov. 7
Verlin Williams, Nov. 7
Dagmar Baer, Nov. 8
Jim Bott, Nov. 8
Justin Fuhriman, Nov. 8
Klane Hill, Nov. 8
Rachel Ward Blanch, Nov. 8
Cameron Kelly, Nov. 8
Mindy Allen, Nov. 9
Marvin Crowther, Nov. 9
Rebecca Hill, Nov. 9
Diana Marteeny, Nov. 9
Wayne Shepherd, Nov. 9
Suzanne Sherwood, Nov. 9
Greg Friedli, Nov. 10
Casey Hernandez, Nov. 10
Sadie Jensen, Nov. 10
Lou Ann Thomas, Nov. 10
Lenada Bosworth, Nov. 11
cruiting school in the Boise area…a little different from good old MHS where we take what we have and build a strong program. Ambrose had defeated every team they faced in three straight sets during the tournament. We too had beat every opponent in straight sets except for Melba in the opening match when we were settling in. We knew it would be a battle. Ambrose came out and took the first two sets and thought they were cruising to victory. Wrong! Our girls came roaring back and won the next two sets. We were tied two to two going into the fifth which goes to 15.
That set was the gutsiest display of underdog fighting I have ever witnessed. Ambrose would go up; we would fight back. At one point, after we won a point, the Ambrose coach complained, and the ref replayed the point. Never seen that done before. The fans were not happy; you don’t want to poke a Dragon’s mama. The girls were rattled for a minute (understandably so) and let Ambrose get up by three, but then they came back and tied it at 15. That’s when we stuttered a bit, which happens in life. Ambrose won 17-15, but they knew they were lucky to have pulled that one out. So, the quest for the banner is still in place…we have a purpose. The girls were full of hustle, fire and team…a foundation to keep building on. The fans had a great weekend… lots more ups than downs. And Life will be Really Good when we take down Ambrose next year, just like we did Melba this year. Go Dragons!!
James Christensen, Nov. 11
Gaylen Garrett, Nov. 11
Kendra Allen, Nov. 12
Brandy Boot, Nov.12
Kelly Davis, Nov. 12
Pam Harrison, Nov. 12
Alex Jenkins, Nov. 12
Bonnie Jenkins, Nov. 12
Paige Robbins, Nov. 12
Cort Thorpe, Nov. 12
Lon Williams, Nov. 12
Tom Williams, Nov. 12
Lindsey Tubbs, Nov. 13
Leila Weeks, Nov. 13
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SCHOOL MENU— NOV.
Malad Elementary BreakfastServed with Fruit, Choice of Juice or Milk
10 – Cereal Assortment, French Toast Sticks
11 – Cereal Assortment, Bagel with Cream Cheese
12 – Cereal Assortment, Breakfast on a Stick
13 – Cereal Assortment, Mini Pancakes
Malad Elementary LunchServed with Fruit, Choice of Juice or Milk
10 – Nachos with Beef, Food Choice, Carrot Sticks, Applesauce
11 – Chicken Alfredo, Breadstick, Food Choice, Green Beans, Orange
12 – Deli Sandwich, Chips, Food Choice, Celery Sticks, Apricots
13 – Chicken Nuggets, Macaroni & Cheese, Food Choice, Corn, Pineapple
Malad Middle & High School
Breakfast - Served with Fruit, Choice of Juice or Milk
10 – Cereal Assortment, Breakfast on a Stick
11 – Cereal Assortment, Apple Bites
12 – Cereal Assortment, Breakfast Pizza
13 – Cereal Assortment, Sweet Bread
Malad Middle & High School
Lunch - Served with Fruit, Choice of Juice or Milk
10 – Chicken Fajita, Spanish Rice, Salad Bar, Food Choice, Corn, Mandarin Oranges
11 – Homestyle Mashed Potato Bowl with Roll, Salad Bar, Food Choice, Sliced Cucumbers, Applesauce
12 – Chicken Drumstick, Baked Beans, Salad Bar, Food Choice, Carrot Sticks, Blueberries/ Strawberries
13 – Cheesy Ham & Potatoes, Breadstick, Salad Bar, Food Choice, Green Beans, Apricots
BOWLING RESULTS
Tuesday Pinpoppers – 10/28/25
Hotel Malad 23 9
Am Legion B Team 22 10
Snips 18 14 JR Racing 15.5 16.5
Malad Rock Products 15 17
Diamond H Ranch 12 20
High Game – Kenna Roco 214, Blair Higley 194
High Series – Marty Hill 561 Kenna Roco
Curlew Senior Citizens’ Menu
Every meal served with Juice/ Milk/Coffee & Salad Bar
Nov 6 - Taco/Taco Tater Tots, Corn, Dessert
Nov 10 -Birthday Day, Chicken Pot Pie, Sliced Apples, WG Roll, Dessert
Malad Senior Citizens’ Menu
Every meal served with Juice/ Milk/Coffee
Nov 7 - Beef Bowls, Applesauce, Dessert
Nov 12 - Birthday Dinner: Steak St. Louis, Mashed Potatoes, Carrots, Rolls, Dessert
ON THIS DAY
1860 Republican Abraham Lincoln of Illinois is elected the 16th President of the United States of America
1917 New York adopts a constitutional amendment giving women the right to vote in state elections
1928 Colonel Jacob Schick patents first electric razor
1945 The first landing of a jet on a carrier takes place on USS Wake Island when an FR-1 Fireball touches down
1961 US government issues a stamp honoring the 100th birthday of James Naismith, who invented the game of basketball and is actually Canadian
1984 Incumbent Republican President Ronald Reagan re-elected President of the United States in a landslide; wins 49 states, and defeats Democrat Walter Mondale
1990 Arsenio Hall gets a star on Hollywood’s Walk of Fame
1996 “The English Patient” based on the novel by Michael Ondaatje, directed by Anthony Minghella and starring Ralph Fiennes, Juliette Binoche and Kristen Scott Thomas premieres in Lost Angeles (Best Picture 1997)
2001 TV drama series “24” starring Kiefer Sutherland premieres on Fox
2005 “Harry Potter and Goblet of Fire”, the 4th film based on the books by J.K. Rowling, premieres in London. Goes on the become the most successful film of the year, earning almost US $900 million
2018 Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (New York) is the youngest person ever elected to the US House of representatives at 29 years
2022 US Powerball jackpot rises to a world record of $1.9 billion after no winners for more than three months
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The following agencies of the state of Idaho have published the complete text and all related, pertinent information concerning their intent to change or make the following rules in the latest publication of the state Administrative Bulletin.
The proposed rule public hearing request deadline is November 19, 2025, unless otherwise posted.
The proposed rule written comment submission deadline is November 26, 2025, unless otherwise posted. (Temp & Prop) indicates the rulemaking is both Temporary and Proposed. (*PH) indicates that a public hearing has been scheduled.
IDAPA 02 – DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE PO Box 7249, Boise, ID 83707
*02-0609-2503, Rules
Governing Invasive Species and Noxious Weeds. (*PH) Proposed changes remove prohibition of watercraft from the Quagga mussel treatment area on the Snake River and add Golden mussel to the Emergency Detection Rapid Response Invasive Species list to ensure adequate prevention and response efforts in Idaho.
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*24-2601-2501, Rules of the Idaho Board of Midwifery. (*PH) Rulemaking adjusts permit fees downwards to address the Board’s cash balance, while simultaneously reducing costs for licensees.
*24-3101-2501, Rules of the Idaho State Board of Dentistry. (*PH) Language is added that allows the Board of Dentistry greater capability to reduce fees temporarily to address the Board’s existing cash balances and to lower costs for licensees.
*24-3401-2501, Rules of the Idaho Board of Nursing. (*PH) Amendments allow the Board of Nursing greater capability to reduce fees temporarily to address the Board’s existing cash balances and to lower costs for licensees.
*24-3930-2501, Rules of Building Safety (Building Code Rules). (*PH) Proposed edits decrease permit fees to achieve Board solvency, while simultaneously reducing costs for licensees.
*24-3931-2501, Rules for Factory Built Structures. (*PH) To address the Board’s cash balance, this rulemaking lowers permit fees while simultaneously reducing costs for licensees.
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EXECUTIVE ORDERS OF THE GOVERNOR
2025-06, Creation of the Idaho Advanced Nuclear Energy Task Force
2025-07, Deferred Compensation Program for Employees of the State of Idaho 2025-08, Making Rural Idaho Healthy Again Act
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IDAPA 02 – DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE 02-0609-2502, Rules Governing Invasive Species and Noxious Weeds
IDAPA 18 – IDAHO
DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE 18-0415-2501, Rules Governing Short-Term Health Insurance
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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
NEWS OF RECORD
ONEIDA COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
Clayton Brackin, Malad, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50
Michael Casselman, Visalia, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50
Jeremy W Dejong, Malad, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50
Cannon Ray Hill, Wellsville, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50
Aysha Lee Maddox, Malad, speeding, $33.50, cost $56.50
Luis Alberto Valdez Lopez, Idaho Falls, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50
MALAD CITY
Ereic D Flynn, Syracuse, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50
Dianah Connie Howell, Plain City, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50
Braun M Nalder, Malad, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50
Aezlyn Summers, Malad, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50
IDAHO STATE POLICE
Roselyn Y Chacin Quintero, Draper, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50
Luis Enrique Franco Orta, Arlington, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50
Justin Kaleb Willis, Tacoma, fail to use safety restraint, $10.00
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.
PRE-BID CONFERENCE:
A non-mandatory pre-bid conference will be held on November 19th, 2025, at 2 pm. 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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MAGISTRATE COURT
Mansi Bolden, NA, fleeing or attempting to elude a peace officer, $142.50, costs $192.50, 180 days jail, 107 days jail suspended, 73 days credit time served, 30 days driver’s license suspended, 24 months probation – Agency: MCPD
Isaac Cook, Malad, disturbing the peace, $147.50, costs $207.50, 12 months probation – Agency: MCPD
William H Duke, Heber City, wasteful destruction of wildlife, $160.00, costs $165.00 – Agency: IDF&G
Jessy R Goodrich, Malad, unlawful possession of wildlife, $135.00, costs $165.00 30 days jail, 30 days suspended, 12 months probation; trespassing on private property of another to hunt, retrieve wildlife, fish or trap, $160.00, costs $200.00, 30 days jail, 30 days jail suspended, 12 months probation – Agency: IDF&G
Justin Kaleb Willis, Tacoma, possession of controlled substance, $52.50, costs $197.50; possess drug paraphernalia with intent to use, $300.00, costs $197.50 – Agency: ISP
RECORDED LIST
October 27, 2025
SYNOPSIS OF THE OCTOBER 2025 MINUTES ONEIDA COUNTY (IDAHO) BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Per IC §31-819
October 2025
October 14, 2025 - Topics discussed and decisions made: Claims for payment and meeting minutes were approved. The Malad Valley Welsh Heritage Festival will have a new name and will be held at Heritage Square in Samaria each September from now on. The cost of a metal sign identifying ownership of the Malad Mountain Communications building was approved. Bulk fuel tank bids will be obtained when the county can get the best discount. Resolution No. 2025-10-01 for the County to support the America 250 Years Celebration was signed, and a county contribution of $5,000 was approved. Concerns regarding a property split for a minor subdivision were shared with the board. A proclamation was signed, supporting Operation Green Light for Veterans 2025 and will include lighting the courthouse with green lights the week prior to Veterans Day. Commissioners discussed options for a hardship tax cancellation. Excess county property was approved for sale or disposal. A change order to move a power pole for the Woodruff Bridge project was signed. The Depot Road Project completion was discussed, and payment of $78,798.16 was approved using PILT funds. A motion from a previous meeting was modified to allow a snowplow purchase to go over the appropriate budget line rather than take funds from another line item. An update for the Hylio Drone repair was provided. Annual training for the updated Credit Card Policy was discussed, and final updates were approved to better reflect the intent of the policy. The Comprehensive Plan and future land use map were discussed. A new member of the Planning & Zoning Board was approved after a board member stepped down. Discussions regarding an ordinance directing how burials on private property can happen in order to follow Idaho Code. The Event Center Rental Policy was discussed. The board approved an additional $50 for the increased cost of emergency mailers being sent to community members. An employee bonus was discussed. The census report from Engage Wellness was discussed. An Economic Development presentation was provided. Executive sessions were held pursuant to Idaho Code § 74-206. October 27, 2025 - Topics discussed and decisions made: Claims for payment and meeting minutes were approved. The board approved the amendment of one line from the August 26, 2024 minutes. A public hearing was held to amend the fiscal
Quit Claim Deed - Grantor: Jaden
Earl, Madison Earl; Grantee: Jaden Earl, Madison Yeates Earl, Kimberly Earl, Robert Danny Earl
Deed of Trust - Grantor: Jaden Earl, Madison Yeates Earl, Kimberly Earl, Robert Danny Earl; Grantee: Intercap Lending Inc.
Substitution of Trustee - Grantor: Lonny E Schow, Camille L Schow, America First Credit Union, Northern Title Co. of Idaho Inc; Grantee: Flying S Title and Escrow of Idaho Inc
Deed of Reconveyance - Grantor: Flying S Title and Escrow of Idaho Inc; Grantee: Lonny E Schow, Camille L Schow
Deed of Reconveyance - Grantor: Bank of Utah; Grantee: Mathew D Thomas, Brianna G Thomas October 28, 2025
Release of Mortgage - Grantor: Agwest Farm Credit, FLCA’ Grantee: Lacie J Jensen, Anton H Jensen October 29, 2025
Warranty Deed - Grantor: Christoffersen & Christoffersen, LLC; Grantee: Hidden Springs Ranch ll, LLC
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year 2025 budget prior to year-end closeout. The board of commissioner’s approved the budget amendment by signing Resolution No. 202510-02. Approval to transfer PILT money to balance funds for the 2025 budget year was approved via Resolution No. 2025-10-03. Phase one and two components of the Comprehensive Plan updates were discussed. A speed study appeal for the Summit / Old Highway 191 was discussed, with no action taken based on additional information provided. A request to waive the building permit fee for the Road & Bridge Holbrook Salt Shed was approved. The Ambulance Driver and Extrication wage increase was approved. Impact Zone recommendations from Malad City were shared, and commissioners scheduled a public hearing in order to meet the deadline of having it completed by the end of December. The Treasurer/ Auditor Joint Quarterly Report was given. Comp time for county employees was discussed. Approval to allow the Extension Office to use the County EIN on the NRA Grant Application was given. A probation employee’s wage correction was approved in order to match previous budget decisions. The Credit Card Policy was discussed. Department updates and highlights were provided by the Clerk, Treasurer, Assessor, Ambulance, Extension, and Airport departments. A process for submitting commissioner meeting agenda items (including executive sessions) was discussed. Information was shared about the America 250 Flag Raising Ceremony at Hess Pumice. Green Light for Veterans information was shared. Thank-you cards from the commissioners for outgoing members of various boards may be signed by the board without an agenda topic, consistent with a previously made motion regarding this practice. Executive sessions were held pursuant to Idaho Code § 74-206.
Expenditures by fund: General Fund/Current expense, $ 37,591.17; Road & Bridge, $ 174,775.35; Airport, $ 345.76; District Court, $ 1,151.95; Justice Fund, $ 51,859.32; Health District, $ 15,689.00; Parks & Recreation, $ 36.39; Tort, $ 82,568.20; Weeds, $ 147.75; PILT, $ 78,798.16; E-911, $ 11,264.71; Drug Court/Specialty Court Coordinator, $ 1,483.27; LATCF Funding $ 66,827.58 -- Total - $ 454,227.76
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NOTICE Bear River Head Start has posted its annual 'Report to the Public'.
The report is available at www. brheadstart.org . Bear River Head Start is 100% federally funded through Head Start and TANF.
fersen & Christoffersen, LLC; Grantee: Hidden Springs Ranch ll, LLC
Warranty Deed - Grantor: Dogpatch LLC; Grantee: Hidden Springs Ranch ll, LLC
Warranty Deed - Grantor: L BAR 7, LLC; Grantee: Christoffersen Family Farms, LLC
Deed of Reconveyance - Grantor: America First Credit Union, Burt R Willie; Grantee: Larie C Wilson, Christy J Wilson
Warranty Deed - Grantor: Kevin Eugene Jones; Grantee: Charles D Bradford, Diana H Bradford
Warranty Deed - Grantor: William A Peabody; Grantee: William a Peabody, Krisha R Peabody
Warranty Deed - Grantor: Ricky D Girodano, Julie Giordano; Grantee: Ricky D Girodano, Trustee, Julie Giordano, Trustee, Giordano Family Trust
October 30, 2025
Special Warranty Deed - Grantor: Northcom 124 LLC; Grantee: Larry Knight
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Warranty Deed - Grantor: Elain M Estep Bohn; Grantee: Dylan T Estep
LOOKING BACK
10 YEARS AGO (2015)
The Malad Theater Guild is happy to announce their newest production, the iconic LDS musical, “Saturday’s Warrior”.
Cast members, pictured in The Idaho Enterprise are Elyzabeth Teeples, Josh Stevens, Landon Smith, Jeff Francom, Marion Smith, Loren Ward, Cambrie Howe, Velvet Shearer, Cassidy Francom, Loralee Teeples, Hayes Teeples, Emily Christiansen, Carrie Christiansen, Myriam Teeples, Kayla Hudnell, Carson Palmer, Dr. David Teeples, Trevor Howe, Davis Larsen, Rachel Bullcreek, Kylie Francom, Katie Fesler and Stephanie Crowther.
MHS ranked #1 in the state by StartClass: StartClass, an online research engine that rates colleges, universities and public schools, as well as other public entities, recently names Malad High School as the top school in the State of Idaho.
On Wednesday afternoon, October 28, Nell J. Redfield Memorial Hospital held an Open House for the public to meet Malad’s newest doctor, Dr. David Teeples, DO.
Dr. Teeples received his education at Weber State University and Michigan State University. He completed his residency in family medicine at Beaumont Hospital in Troy, Michigan.
The Malad High School Volleyball team knew they had a target on their backs when they headed for Lakeland High School near Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, for the 2A Idaho State Volleyball Tournament. As the 2A defending State Champions, they knew everyone would be working to defeat them. But Malad took it all in stride, losing only two games in the entire tournament, and earned their second 2A Idaho State Volleyball Championship in a row.
Team members include Sami Williams, Kassidy Willie, Brittlyn Hubbard, Hallie Hannah, Kenna Cummins, Paityn Tripp, Taya Thorpe, Taber Paskett, Rylee Tripp, Bailey Wise, Shaylynn Ward, Natalie Jensen, Emmah Peterson, Hanah Peterson, Lindsay Sorensen, Hailey Hess, Abby Goddard, Coaches Camie Tripp, Gia Haycock and Alicia Seamons.
15 YEARS AGO (2010)
A Craig Jacaway creation will be among featured items on the ABCTV series “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” this Sunday as the popular program airs its Pocatello project that was done last summer. The program was slated to be broadcast on November 7. Craig arrived Saturday afternoon and set up next to the design tent. It was the type of job he was used to, but in a much more exciting and fun environment. His first and main assignment was to build a bed that resembled a suspension bridge – in fact, the Golden Gate Bridge.
The Malad Dragons Football team advanced one more step through the Idaho 2A State Play-off system-de
10 YEARS AGO (2015) The lady dragons claimed back-to-back 2A Idaho State Volleyball Championships last weekend. Pictured are the following: (front, left to right) Sami Williams, Kassidy Willie, Brittlyn Hubbard, Hallie Hannah, Kenna
Hess, Abby Goddard, Coach Camie Tripp and Coach Gia Haycock.
feating Firth, at the Holt Arena in Pocatello.
The headline reads: “Déjà vu on the Gridiron.” In 1986, the Malad High School Football team accomplished something that had not been done for 30 years. The Dragons went through the entire regular season undefeated. Now, 24 years later, the Dragons have repeated that feat. On the sidelines, watching the Dragons get that final win, were many members of the 1986 team. Only this time, their excitement was for a different reason. Their sons were now wearing the uniforms of the Malad Dragons. Six players from the undefeated 1986 team have sons on the 2010 Dragons’ roster. Troy Hubbard was a senior in 1986. His son, Tyrell, is a senior on the 2010 team. His younger son, Brody, is a freshmen playing for the Dragons. Jerry Thomas, a senior in 1986, cheers on his son Taylor, a sophomore. Ivan Jensen was a junior in 1986. His son, Jason, is currently a freshmen member. Tony Gibbs was a sophomore member and his son, Bracken, is a junior. Terry Davis was also a sophomore and his son, Braxton, is a sophomore. Jerry Goddard was a freshman, and his son, Cortland, is a sophomore on the 2010 Dragon squad. Brody Hubbard and Cortland Goddard wear the same numbers their fathers wore back in 1986.
20 YEARS AGO (2005)
Central Service Texaco turned back the clock Monday for the Chamber of Commerce Costume Contest. Each time a customer pulled in for a fill-up, this pit crew responded with full service, something folks haven’t seen in years. Gray Texaco coveralls and hats had this crew really looking the part. Pictured in The Idaho Enterprise working on Vicki Larkin’s car are Debbie Scouten, Trudy Hardman, Leila Weeks and Shenise Barnes. Chamber President Chris Jensen is shown presenting them their prize.
Officers heading the community’s
Welsh activities during the coming year are Joan Hawkins, president of the Malad Welsh Foundation; Mike Williams, chairman of the Welsh Festival and Jean Thomas president of the Malad Welsh Society.
Clowning around on Halloween is Wendy Thomas, driver of school bus #10, greeting students on Monday morning with a new face and hairdo. Delighted students were rewarded with treats as well as a fun ride to school.
The Malad High School Boys’ Cross Country team finished the season with the 2A second place trophy. Those participating were Skylar Dorius, Jake Sorensen, Shae Neal, Kooper Daniels, Jordan Williams, Robin Bullcreek, J. C. Corbridge, Tristan Boyce, Justin Firth and Shane Price.
25 YEARS AGO (2000)
A total of four students from Oneida County are included in the 23rd Annual Edition of the national Dean’s List, 1999-2000. Local students from Utah State University who were selected include Anne C. Crowther, Raymond Brett Evanson, Janita M. Showell and Luke D. Waldron.
Errol Thomas placed a phone call to the Joshua School in Lancaster, California, last Thursday to tell Cody, a student at the school, that he had found his red balloon. The balloons were released “to show school spirit and the school’s pride in being drug free for life,” said an attached card. Thomas said the balloon landed on the lawn in his front yard.
Eliza R. Hull-Blossom has graduated from the Army Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) Advanced Camp at Fort Lewis, Tacoma, Washington. Hull-Blossom is the daughter of Terresia T. Hull, of Malad. She is a 1996 graduate of Malad High School, and is currently attending Montana State University.
The Malad Stake Family History Center has a new service to offer pa-
trons. A project recently completed by Fay Cottle, one of the Patron Service Librarians for the Stake, includes a list of those buried in the Malad City Cemetery, the number of the block and lot they are buried in, and a map, drawn on the computer by Fay’s husband, Steve.
A select group of America’s teachers are being honored by their toughest critics – their former students, in the sixth edition of Who’s Who Among American’s Teachers, 2000. Malad Middle School teacher and High School Coach, Scott Ray, is included in the publication.
40 YEARS AGO (1985)
Tim Edwards, of Pleasantview, has been selected to serve Oneida County as State Brand Inspector, filling a vacancy left by the retirement of Verlin Moon.
In addition, Ron Skidmore of Stone will be serving as State Brand Inspector in that area.
Seven MHS senior girls assembled in the parking lot at Malad High School for what has come to be an annual event in Malad – the Future Farmers of America Sweetheart contest.
Six separate events made up the contest, with participants moving through each one of them as quickly as possible. Each girl had to milk a cow, pound a post into the ground, ride a horse through a pole bend, pound a 60d nail into a 4x4 board, move four sections of sprinkler pipe a total of 52 ft., and saw a 2x4 in half.
The final scores tabulated, Cherie Weeks came out on top and was named FFA Sweetheart for 1985-86. Lara Knutsen was named first attendant and Cindy Howard, second attendant.
Army Private Stacy D. Thomas has completed basic training at Fort McClellan, Alabama.
Thomas is the son of Loryne and Joe Don Thomas of Malad and a 1985 graduate of Malad High School.
Air Force Airman Jesse R. Smith, Jr. has arrived for duty with the 81st Tactical Fighter Wing, England.
Smith, a munitions system specialist was previously assigned at Lowry Air Force Base, Colorado. He is a 1981 graduate of Malad High School.
Cummins, Paityn Tripp, Taya Thorpe, Taber Paskett, Rylee Tripp, Bailey Wise, Shaylynn Ward, (back) Coach Alicia Seamons, Natalie Jensen, Emmah Peterson, Hanah Peterson, Lindsay Sorensen, Hailey
ONEIDA COUNTY WEEKLY EVENTS
November 7 - 13, 2025
Nell J. Redfield Memorial Hospital
• Cardiology - Dr. Lance Longmore
Dermatology - David Woodbury, PA-C
• ENT - Dr. Nadim Bikhazi
General Surgery - Dr. Kevin Murphy Gynecology - Dr. Mike Jones
Interventional Radiology
• Mobile Mammography Nutrition ConsultationPam Mills RD,LD,CDE
Oncology - Dr. Michael Francisco
Ophthalmology - Dr. Robert Jones
Orthopedic - Dr. Matthew Bitner
• Pain Management - Dr. R. Jake Measom & Amy Fisher PA-C
• Podiatry - Dr. Brent Christensen
Call the Hospital at 208-766-2231 for more Information
Spooky Night at the Library
This year, the topics de jour for the Library’s Spooky Night were Elizabeth Kent’s journey through the lore and legends surrounding vampires, and John Olsen’s tales from his newest book, Stranger Idaho.
In what has become something of a tradition for the last half decade or so, Kent and Olsen celebrated Halloween by looking at some of the darker elements often associated with the holiday. Prior to the evening discussion, Elizabeth Kent first told younger guests about the legend of Stingy Jack, which is tied to the origins of the jack o’lan-
tern tradition that is an essential part of Halloween. Kent is trained as a Folklorist, and used her extensive knowledge of folk traditions in storytelling, as well as her specific experience in the Celtic worlds of Scotland, Ireland, and other European locales to tell the story of how “Stingy Jack” outsmarted himself in his attempt to defraud the devil. While it’s hard to see the devil as a victim, exactly, the legend does explain how ne’er do well Jack irritated old Scratch so much that the latter eventually condemned the former to an eternity of wandering in a limbo
Malad City Newsletter
November 2025
Our November 2024 Newsletter was all about the Bannock Street Reconstruction project. We were so excited that it would be taking place in 2025, which, of course, did not happen. We do have good news this November 2025 – the project went out to bid in October, and it appears that we have a good bid, within our budget. The city received five bids, four from companies in the Boise area and one from Idaho Falls, which ranged from the low of $4,899,899 to a high of $8,716,172.90. The low bid was from Moreno & Nelson Construction Corp. of Eagle, Idaho. Work will start next year on the project. We will keep the public informed as the construction date gets closer. Speaking of streets, we are coming to that time of year when snow removal may be starting on our city streets. The crew cannot remove the snow in front of homes where vehicles are parked. It is helpful in the winter if you can find a place to park other than on the street. The crew likes to start clearing snow early in the morning so the roads can be clean for the school buses to make their routes. Also, regarding snow removal, we know that it is hard sometimes to find a place to put the snow. Please do not push or blow snow into the street. If the road has already been plowed, the plow may not return to clear what has been pushed into the road. Additionally, snow pushed into the street may harden and leave ridges. Trees growing on your private property that hang over the street are the property owner’s responsibility. Trees must be trimmed to within 12 feet of the roadway. In the case of trees with branches over a sidewalk, they should be trimmed to within 7½ feet of the sidewalk or parkway. Hedges and shrubbery must also be trimmed so they do not extend into the sidewalk. If you have any questions about snow removal or tree trimming, feel free to call Tyler Webster, Superintendent of Public Works, at 816-344-4494.
Early this summer, Mayor Hawkins had repair work completed on the MVI ditch that runs along her property on 500 West. Because of rocks lining the ditch, often vehicles would run over the rocks and knock them into the ditch. Last summer a large rock washed into the culvert, causing the water to be shut off for those using it downstream. It was suggested to the mayor to have the city crew repair the ditch, which consisted of lengthening the culvert and elongating the turn. However, she chose to pay for the repair herself by hiring a private company to do the work. It has recently come to her attention that it is the belief of some residents that the city crew repaired the ditch. If you would like further information regarding this incident, the mayor will be happy to provide the name of the company that completed the work. With Thanksgiving this month, take time to express your gratitude to someone who has made a positive impact in your life. We are grateful for the opportunity to serve you as your mayor and city council. Please don’t hesitate to contact us with any questions or concerns you may have.
state, seeking others to join him in his endless wandering through eternity. The young audience was suitably enthralled by the drama, and asked perceptive follow-up questions about the incident, as well as the Irish tradition of carving turnips (rather than pumpkins, which are not native to Europe).
For the evening session, Kent took up the figure of the vampire, which as she explained has been seen to exist in some form in a large number of cultures throughout history. She recounted some of what is known about the origins of the world’s most famous vampire story, Bram Stoker’s Dracula. Dracula, as Kent explained, was partially inspired by the novella “The Vampyre” by Dr. John Polidori. It was started during the summer of 1816 at one of the most famous camping trips in Western history. In addition to Polidori’s tale, which was the most significant literary influence on Dracula, fellow Romantics Lord Byron, Percy Shelley, and Mary Shelley tried their own hands at writing dark stories. While Percy and Byron’s attempts didn’t directly turn into anything (Byron’s poem “The Darkness” eventually came out of it), Mary of course started work on the other major pillar of monster fiction, “Frankenstein”.
Kent went on to explain the evolution of the vampire character over time and the various ways in which the character has evolved. Some of the major depictions in pop and literary culture were explored, like Max Schreck’s County Orlock from 1922’s “Nosferatu,” Bela Lugosi’s Vlad Dracula from the 1931 film, through the Hammer film versions, “modernized” versions like Buffy the Vampire Slayer, sparkly emo-vampires like those in “Twilight,” all the way up to “the Vampire Diaries.”
As Kent noted toward the end of her presentation, there is a lot to say about vampires—they’ve been a standard figure in mythology almost as long as there have been people.
John Olsen spoke next, speaking for the most part about some of the stories he has collected for his newest book, “Stranger Idaho.” Olsen is the author of the “Stranger Bridgerland” books, which are primarily based in the Cache Valley and surrounding areas. “Partly from the experience of coming here every year, I realized it was time to finally do a book focused on Idaho,” he said. Olsen has covered stories from Idaho in his volumes in the past, es-
pecially near the Bear Lake area. But in this case, he presents a number of stories from around the state.
One of them, from the Ketchum area, involved the unsettling concept of a mimic. He tells the story of Barbara, who was camping with her husband when late at night they hear the voice of a young child outside their tent asking for help. While trying to figure out how to respond, the couple both developed an uneasy feeling and remained frozen. The small voice continued to ask for help, and eventually began to try to work the tent’s zipper. Eventually, the figure gave up and began to move away. As it did, the couple noticed its enormous shadow heading away from the tent as the creature laughed.
Olsen then told stories about what it sometimes referred to as the most haunted place in the state, the Old Penitentiary near Boise. As you might expect, the prison is rumored to be haunted by many of its unhappy residents who died during the facility’s years of operation.
Olsen told a number of stories about a range of topics and locations, from a potential UFO sighting at the Craters of the Moon park, the “Smiling Man” who may or may not have been from another dimension or planet seen near Bear Lake, and the increasingly infamous Black Eyed Kids, whose eponymous eyes signal disaster.
As with any Halloween audience with a captive supernatural researcher, there were a lot of questions for Olsen. Some of them had to do with his own personal history, growing up in a haunted house. According to Olsen, the haunted nature of his house was widely known both within and without his family, although during his childhood his family was mortified about it and he was encouraged to stay mum. In the time sense, though, he and his family have discussed their shared experience of growing up in such an environment. He has even been able to share the experience with his own kids, who have witnessed many unexplainable things of their own.
Desserts and extended conversations were then served up, and another Halloween at the Oneida County Library came to end just in time for Halloween itself. John Olsen’s book “Stranger Idaho” is available on Amazon and other platforms currently, and can be found through his website as well, at strangerbridgerland.com.
John Olsen spoke to the crowd about the allegedly haunted Old Penitentiary
During the early session, Elizabeth Kent told young listeners about Stingy Jack.