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of the Tremonton shootings.
Malad “painted blue” to support local law enforcement
Two weeks ago, two Tremonton-Garland Police Department officers were shot and killed responding to a domestic disturbance call just a few dozen miles down the interstate. Sgt. Lee Sorensen, 56, and Officer Eric Estrada, 31, were fired upon by a man who emerged from the home that had made several hang-up calls to 911, alerting police that there may be an incident underway. The man emerged while officers were speaking to a resident of the home and he immediately opened fire. A responding deputy and a K-9 unit who arrived on the scene were also struck by gunfire, and taken for medical treatment. Bystanders at the scene eventually persuaded the suspect to drop his weapon, and he was apprehended without further bloodshed. Multiple agencies responded to the incident, and as many as 50 law enforcement officers were ultimately involved.
While Tremonton is a larger city than Malad, it isn’t really all that much larger. In many ways, the factors that were at play in the Garland area are even more accentuated in a place like Oneida county, where the nearest agency backup is even farther away and short-staffing is an even bigger concern. The small town realities of this area can also create issues. Homes in remote parts of the county can easily create situations where an approaching officer is highly visible while the occupants and their activities remain hidden. Most of the time, this isn’t a problem, but obviously a bad actor can use such a situation to their advantage. The general feeling of safety and the neighborliness of community members can also potentially create a false sense of security, in the sense that unexpected events can by definition happen without warning anywhere.
In response to events in Tremonton, Rhonda Neal and the rest of the Oneida Deputies organization wanted to do something to let the local sheriff’s office know that it was supported by residents of the county. Within a week, a plan was in place to “turn Malad Blue” to demonstrate that support. And while the idea was wholeheartedly supported by the Oneida Deputies organization, those in attendance at the Deputies meeting agreed that it was Rhonda’s initiative that got the ball rolling.
“Thank you!” “We love you!” and even “You’re cooler than my dad!” were among the messages sent by students.
“I just felt like we had to do something to show you guys [the Oneida County Sheriff’s Office, guests of honor at the meeting] that this community supported you and loved you,” Neal said at last Thursday’s
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Powerball keeps building
with no winner Monday ; more than $1.3 billion at
It’s a great time to live near the Utah border for south Idaho communities, as the Powerball jackpot continues to increase. Great for everything other than traffic and lines, that is. As Monday’s $1.3 billion jackpot went unclaimed, the value is certain to explode for Wednesday’s next drawing.
The current jackpot is fifth on the all-time list, with last year’s $1.33 billion won by an Oregon player (fourth on the list) probably already passed by the Tuesday afternoon. The top three jackpot totals were $2.04 billion in 2022, which was won in California, a $1.765 billion jackpot won in California in 2023, and a $1.586 billion jackpot won in California, Florida, and Tennessee.
A full jackpot winner would need to match all five numbers and the Powerball number, which has odds (as of Tuesday) of roughly 1 in 293 million. A winner would have the option of an annuity that paid out a portion every year, or a one time (heavily taxed) payout of $498.4 million. No small potatoes, either way.
Just in case you have a ticket lying around, the numbers drawn on Monday were 8,23,25,40,53, and a Powerball of 5. The Power Play was 3. A number of people won multi-million dollar payouts, but there were no reported winners of the jackpot.
The next drawing will be Wednesday, September 3, at 8:59 p.m. local time. If there is no winner on Wednesday, the drawings will continue on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays until the jackpot is claimed.
stake
The value of the jackpot tends to escalate rapidly once it passes one billion and several unclaimed drawings occur. Businesses all around Idaho, but especially across the line from Utah, which doesn’t allow Powerball sales, have reported brisk business, which will likely only increase until the fever is broken.
NEWS IN BRIEF
Idaho Man Pleads Guilty in 2020
MTC Shooting
PROVO, Utah (AP) — An Idaho man has pleaded guilty to attempted murder in a 2020 shooting at the Missionary Training Center in Provo. Court records show 27-year-old Dallin William Litster of Boise admitted to firing nine rounds into an occupied security booth on August 3, 2020. A security guard inside was forced to duck for cover and sustained minor injuries from shattered glass. Investigators initially relied on surveillance footage but were unable to identify a suspect. The case advanced in May 2024 when Litster allegedly made incriminating statements while in custody in Twin Falls County, Idaho. Litster pleaded guilty to one count of attempted murder, a second-degree felony, and five counts of felony discharge of a firearm, all third-degree felonies. Sentencing is scheduled for October 7. Prosecutors have recommended consecutive prison sentences under the plea agreement.
Heavy rains trigger mudslides, Highway 21 remains closed
Heavy rains swept through Idaho’s Treasure Valley this week, triggering flooding and mudslides that disrupted travel and raised safety concerns. Some foothill locations received more than two inches of rain, overwhelming drainage systems and destabilizing steep slopes. The most serious impacts occurred along Highway 21, where multiple landslides between Lowman and Stanley forced a full closure of the roadway. With debris covering long stretches from Grandjean to Banner Summit, transportation crews postponed cleanup until conditions stabilize. Drivers were detoured onto Highway 75 through Sun Valley. In Boise, rainfall totals were far lighter, with the airport recording nearly half an inch overnight. While the moisture helped ease wildfire danger in the parched region, the rain also heightened the risk of slides in burn-scarred areas. The National Weather Service issued a flood watch across southern Idaho through the night. Officials urge travelers to check Idaho 511 for road closures and updates.
Football season finally here!
At long last, football finally returns in force. As school gets underway, a full slate of gridiron entertainment returns to fields, stadiums, and TVs everywhere. High School football began its earliest games this week, with action across the state. The college football season is also now underway, with the Utes taking down the UCLA Bruins 43-10 (!) on Saturday, BYU taking down Portland State 69-0, ISU falling to the SUU Thunderbirds 24-46, and USU beating UTEP 28-16. Other highlights included Miami beating Notre Dame in a thrilling last second field goal to take the game 27-24, and Ohio State beating Texas 14-7 on the strength of some unrelenting defense. On Thursday, the NFL officially begins its regular season with the Cowboys taking on the Eagles, and then Friday the Chiefs take on the Chargers, followed by everyone else on Sunday. There’s a chance this is the Bills’ year, right?
Lines at On the Run were back to an orderly mob Tuesday, but with a drawing on Wednesday, plan for delays if you need to buy some snacks.
The Oneida County Courthouse was one of the places “painted blue” last week to show support for local law enforcement in the wake
Rabid Bat found in Oneida County
Southeastern Idaho Public Health
(SIPH) has confirmed that a bat has tested positive for rabies in Oneida County. This is the first bat this year to test positive for rabies in southeast Idaho and 6th for the state. While most bats do not carry rabies, rabies is a virtually 100% fatal viral illness in humans and other animals.
“It is extremely important for people to avoid all bats and other wild animals, particularly if they appear sick or are acting aggressively or abnormally,” said Jeff Doerr, SIPH Epidemiologist. Doerr also strongly encourages owners to contact their veterinarian if they believe their pets, regardless of vaccination status, were in contact with a bat.
Bats are the only known natural reservoir of the rabies virus in Idaho and should always be avoided. While most bats do not carry rabies, an average of 15 rabid bats are de-
tected in Idaho each year. No area of Idaho is considered rabies-free.
The most common ways people may encounter a bat is when a pet brings one into the home or a bat enters a home through a small opening or open windows and doors.
People might also wake up to find a bat in their room and may not be sure whether they were bitten or scratched while they slept. If that happens, contact your public health office.
Bats should be tested for rabies if there is any chance a person, pet, or livestock might have been in contact with it. There is no need to test a bat that has had no interaction with people, pets, or livestock.
To protect yourself and your pets, public health officials recommend these guidelines:
Never touch bats with your bare hands.
A Big Thank You to Pennie Wolf
A little over a year ago, we lost our beautiful little lady.
We thought our lives were over, our hearts were broken heavy.
But you people came from all over, to show us your sincere love. With countless acts of kindness, you seemed to be angels from above.
Pennie Wolf stepped forward, and out of the blue one day, she said “I’ll paint a picture, I’ll capture her life that way.”
So with hours and hours of very hard work, she created a masterpiece.
She seemed to master Kambrie’s spunky lookand her style she did create.
Thank you Pennie, for your very kind heartand your hours and hours of work.
You lighted our hearts.
We thank you so much, for so selflessly giving your touch.
A Very Thankful Family,
Brad & Kristen & family Spence & Debbie Horsley
Be very suspicious of bat activity during daylight hours.
If you or your child wakes up in the presence of a bat, discuss the situation with your medical provider. Seemingly insignificant exposures have contributed to several fatal cases of rabies in the past.
If you have an encounter with a bat, seek medical attention immediately. Save the bat in a container and contact your local public health office immediately for testing options. NEVER handle a bat with your bare hands—use gloves, a towel, etc. Because household pets and other animals can be exposed to the virus through contact sick bats, it is important for people to make sure that their animals (dogs, cats, horses, and ferrets) are up to date on vaccinations against rabies. If your dog or cat brings a dead bat home, collect it in a plastic bag without
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Deputies dinner.
In the broader community, there were a number of people and groups that showed their support for law enforcement. Residents were encouraged to wear blue, put on blue lights, and put up blue hearts and ribbons to “paint the town blue.’
The courthouse was one location that dressed itself up for the occasion—fitting, since it is the base of operations for the Sheriff’s Office and Dispatch. In addition to the fantastic decorations put up by courthouse employees, the basement was also covered with hearts and messages from Oneida County’s school kids, who drew pictures and wrote
touching it and call your local public health office for possible testing. Also, contact your veterinarian to make sure your animal’s rabies vaccinations are up-to-date.
Bat-proof your home or cabin by checking chimneys, roof peaks, loose screening on louvers, dormer windows, or areas where flashing has pulled away from the roof or siding. Bats can enter through holes the size of a quarter. Typically, bat-proofing is best after bats have migrated away in the fall.
For further information about rabies contact Southeastern Idaho Public Health’s Epidemiologists, at 208-478- 6303, or visit SIPH’s website at www.siphidaho.org or visit the Centers for Disease Control at cdc.gov. SIPH office numbers for local areas are: Caribou (208) 5474375, Oneida (208) 234-5887, Power (208) 226-5096.
messages of appreciation and support. Some were funny, some were personal and heartfelt, but all indicated the high level of respect and gratitude on the part of Malad’s kids, which is reflected by their parents.
Sheriff Doug Williams spoke to the group about some of the needs of the department, and how keeping the community safe is the overriding priority. In conjunction with that, though, is the compelling need for more staff in order to allow for less strenuous rotations, overtime, and some breathing room for the officers and dispatchers.
The Oneida Deputies are not a law enforcement organization, but a community group made up of citizens who support law enforcement within the county and elsewhere.
Date: Wednesday, September 17 Time: 6:00 p.m. Place:
The Extension Office created a display for the EISF with information on local bats.
While rabies is not very common among animals, among animals who have it, bats rank very high.
The stairs and halls of the courthouse were filled with hearts created by MES students.
In memory of the events that took place on September 11, 2001, the National Day of Service was created to help inspire volunteerism throughout the nation to redefine that terrible day into something positive. The theme is “Never Forget What We’re Capable of Doing Together”.
Malad City, under the direction of Rodney Moon, will once again support this national program. The Malad Community Day of Service will take place during the week of September 11, 2025, culminating on Saturday, September 13 where young and old will gather at several places throughout the city and county to provide service.
All the service sites and information are provided on JustServe where you can sign up for an activity. If you don’t sign up on JustServe, you can meet at the site you choose as described in the information provided below. Work will start at 8:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 13, and end at noon. You can work at the designated sites any hours within that time frame.
There are two activities that every household can support:
School Supply Drive – Contact Ashley Price
Food Drive – Contact Toni Werk
Under the direction of the Oneida Interfaith Council, food and other items can be donated to Carol’s Pantry. Have your items at your front door early Saturday morning. Youths 14-17 will be picking them up starting at 8:00 a.m.
Sorting will be held at the Victory Baptist Church, 448 South Main, from 9:00 a.m. until completed. For those that would like to donate money, jars are at each counter at Broulim’s in Malad.
Items to donate may include boxed items such as Mac ‘n Cheese, Hamburger Helper, pasta, instant potatoes, instant rice, and other meal kits. There is a need for canned items such as chicken, tuna, other canned meats, chili, etc.
If you miss having your items picked up, you can deliver them to the Presbyterian Church through September 16.
Other service projects to be held are as follows:
Picnic Tables at Malad City Park
– Contact Brad Coleman and Tony McClain
provided. Volunteers should dress in paint clothes.
Malad City Flower Beds – Contact Jennifer Brown Meet in front of Allen Drug at 4 North Main. Volunteers will be cleaning the flower beds and preparing them for winter along Main Street, behind the Co-op Building, and behind the Veteran’s Memorial. Rakes and gloves would be helpful.
In addition to the above projects, members of the athletic program at Malad High School met on Saturday, August 30, to mulch trees at the Malad City Greenbelt, and to provide other service throughout the city. These youths will be under the direction of Ty Price.
Join over 30 million Americans in uniting as a community to honor those
Boxes have been placed in church buildings throughout the community for donations of any of the following: Clorox wipes, black dry erase markers, Kleenex, hand sanitizer, box of sharpened pencils, glue sticks, pink pearl eraser, small bottles of school glue, notebooks, scissors, 24-pack crayons, 12-count colored pencils, pocket folders.
On Friday, September 12 at 1:00 to 3:00 p.m., youths ages three through 11 of all denominations are invited to participate in a service activity held at the Malad Idaho Stake Center of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1250 North 1100 West, Malad City. Games will be played, and the school supplies will be assembled for distribution to the Malad Public School and Stone Elementary.
On Thursday evening, September 11, at 6:30 p.m., all single young adults of the community ages 18 through 35 will meet at the pavilion at Malad City Park to power wash the picnic tables in preparation for painting. Wear clothes that can get wet!
Spreading Mulch & Trimming
trees – Contact Trevor Robbins
Trevor Robbins will direct volunteers in spreading mulch around trees at the Malad City Greenbelt and in pruning suckers. Meet at the Concession Stand at Malad City Park at 10 South 100 West. Tools needed are hand pruners, wheelbarrows, pitchforks, and rakes. Be sure to bring gloves!
Painting at Malad Valley Heritage Square – Contact Luke Waldron
Volunteers will linseed oil and paint the historic buildings at the Malad Valley Heritage Square, located at 4566 South 4400 West in Samaria. Paint brushes and latex gloves will be
Mulch was added to trees at the City Park by members of the MHS athletic programs.
The large bricks of mulch contain a lot more material than meets the eye.
OBITUARIES
Malad City Newsletter September 2025
It has been a challenging summer for Malad City! We appreciate the cooperation and patience of our citizens as we work through some issues.
The Public Works Office has been watching the well levels very carefully. The pump on one well is being repaired, and they are closely monitoring the activity in all wells.
This summer there was an issue of an odor from the Wastewater Treatment Plant. With any new system, there are bugs to be worked out. With the help of our engineers and the hard work during the summer of our city crew, we hope this problem has been solved. We appreciate the neighbors near the Wastewater plant keeping the Public Works Superintendent advised.
There is something that each of you can do to help. One of the problems that occurred is being caused by flushing supposably “flushable” wipes. It is true that you can flush these wipes, and they will go down the sewer pipe. However, they cause immense problems once they hit the lagoons. The wipes do not disintegrate. They attach to the aerators and plug the aerators so they cannot do their job. The city crew spent part of the summer on a boat on the lagoons cleaning those wipes out of the lagoons. There is now a screen in place that should stop them from entering the lagoon, but they can still plug the screen and tangle with other debris to cause blockages. We are asking that when you use wipes of any kind, please throw them in the garbage rather than flush them.
We were so excited that we had our grants in place, bids were let, and work started on the project at the Malad City Park. The August newsletter was dedicated to explaining how work from those grants would proceed. However, FEMA contacted our engineer for the project, Forsgren Associates, within a day of our newsletter being sent, and indicated that they needed time for further reviews. FEMA is still working with the city to try to help us stay on track with that grant project so that it will still coordinate with our other major projects – the Bannock Street Reconstruction and the Forest Service grant project.
Upcoming is a Community Day of Service in remembrance of September 11, 2001. The National Day of Service was organized to help unify communities where they work together on service projects that benefit the community. Please check The Idaho Enterprise, JustServe, the Malad City website and Facebook page for information on this Day of Service. We hope you will all take the time to join with us for just a few hours to serve one another.
We are blessed to live in a community where people care about and support one another. Thank you all for your recent support of our law enforcement department. Thank you to each of them, to our volunteer EMT’s and volunteer fire departments for their dedicated service to our community.
Scam Calls Spoofing Idaho State
Police Numbers
The Idaho State Police (ISP) is warning the public about a scam in which callers are spoofing ISP phone numbers, making it appear the calls are coming from official ISP dispatch centers. These calls are not from the ISP. In recent days, ISP received multiple reports of individuals receiving suspicious calls from numbers that appeared to be from ISP. In one disturbing incident, a parent answered back-to-back calls from a man claiming to be a medic and insinuated that their child was in distress. He requested the child’s name, and the parents heard the sound of crying in the background. Thankfully, the child was safe at school, but the incident serves as a stark reminder of the manipulative tactics employed by scammers.
“These calls are not coming from the Idaho State Police. This scam is designed to play on the hearts of potential victims and undermines trust in first responders,” Captain Tyler Jussel of the ISP Regional Communications Center said. “By spoofing first responders and dispatch centers,
these scammers try to gain credibility in their deception. We want the public to know that ISP will never call in this manner.”
Protect yourself against spoofing scams:
• Don’t provide personal information such as names, addresses, or account details over the phone unless you are certain of who is calling.
• Hang up immediately if the call seems suspicious.
• Verify before trusting – if a caller claims to be law enforcement, hang up and call the agency back directly using their publicly listed phone number.
Scammers thrive on fear and urgency. Take a moment to pause and verify before responding to any call. If you receive a suspicious call, don’t hesitate to hang up and report it to your local law enforcement agency and the Federal Trade Commission at reportfraud. ftc.gov.
Your caution could be the difference between falling victim to a scam and staying safe.
Burn Ban in Effect in Oneida County
Effective Thursday June 26th, 2025, at 12:01 AM., Oneida County has issued an open burn ban. You can still use your BBQ and have small backyard cooking fires in firepits 3 foot or less in diameter and 2 foot or less in height (IFC code 307.4 exception2). The specifics of the burn ban can be found inside the paper. Burn bans are in effect across the region, including Bannock County and Caribou County, which just experienced a massive residential burn that resulted from residential burns in high winds.
The requirements for the cooking fire will be: A minimum of 20 feet of green grass or bare earthen material around the pit, An improved pit liner such as a metal fire ring or bricks to hold the fire, A shovel to extinguish flames, Running water to extinguish
flames, Someone to monitor the fire until completely extinguished.
This restriction will remain in place until future notice. Please check the DEQ website for daily air quality restrictions before having a cooking fire (www.deq.idaho.gov).
This does not apply to people camping on forest service land. You will need to call the forest service to find out their restrictions.
Residents living within the city limits are expected to follow city burn ban policies.
No burn permit will be issued until further notice.
Crop Residue Burning can be approved on a case-by-case basis. Contact the Pocatello Regional Office for more Information regarding CRB permit approval at 208-2366160.
Athena Kay Boel
September 1, 2025
It is with deep love and cherished memories that we announce the passing of Athena Kay Boel, who peacefully departed this life on September 1st, 2025, at the age of 70.
Athena was a devoted wife, mother, a beloved grandmother, and a faithful servant of the Lord. She is survived by her husband, four loving children and their spouses, as well as twelve treasured grandchildren who brought her immense joy and pride throughout her life.
Athena found happiness in the simple and beautiful things of life. She had a lifelong love of sewing and quilting — talents she used not only to create beauty but to wrap her family and friends in love, one stitch at a time. Her quilts were more than fabric and thread; they were stories, memories, and heirlooms that will continue to warm generations to come.
One of Athena’s greatest joys was teaching the primary children at church. With patience, kindness, and a deep testimony of the gospel, she taught little hearts to know they were loved by their families, their teachers, and most of all, by their Heavenly Father. Her gentle spirit and unwavering faith were felt by all who knew her.
Family was the center of Athena’s world. She loved unconditionally, gave generously, and celebrated each child and grandchild’s accomplishments with heartfelt pride. Her home was a place of laughter, learning, and love filled with the smell of homecooked meals, the hum of her sewing machine, and the soft rustle of fabric under her skilled hands.
Athena will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing
her. Though our hearts are heavy, we find comfort in the legacy of love she leaves behind and the assurance that families are forever.
We love you, Mom. We love you, Grandma. Until we meet again. A funeral service will be held on Friday September 5th, 2025, at noon at the Malad 6th Ward Church 400 N 200 W Malad City, Idaho, with a visitation prior from 10:30 to 11:30.
Gary Robert Fesler
November 13, 1950 ~ August 30, 2025
Gary Robert Fesler of Malad, Idaho, passed away on Saturday, August 30, 2025, at the age of 74. After many years of living with pain and health challenges, he is now at peace.
Gary was born on November 13, 1950, in Yankton, South Dakota, to Mary Lenore (Lee) and Clarence Leighton Fesler. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy from 1970 to 1974, including service in Vietnam.
Throughout his life, Gary brought dedication and skill to a variety of jobs, including with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Gavins Point Dam and at the Sioux Falls VA Hospital. His love of the mountains eventually led him to Montana, where he worked with Delta Airlines for a time before finding his true calling in woodworking. In Bozeman, he began a career in millwork and cabinetry, creating beautiful pieces and eventually turning his talents to carving. His detailed wooden sculptures of horses, moose, cowboys, stagecoaches, and bears became beloved works of art to those around him. Along the way, he also spent time as a volunteer firefighter in Wilsall, a role that reflected his steady commitment to helping others.
To his many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews, he was fondly known as “Uncle G.”
In Malad, where he spent his later years, Gary was a familiar and friendly presence—often seen navigating town in his wheelchair. One
community member described him best: “He was a friend to all.” Gary is survived by his daughter, Anna Fesler Quinata (Joy); his grandson, Tony Lennemann, two great-grandchildren, Zya and Lennox Lennemann; his brother, Ron Fesler (Tina); his sister, Carol Tschida; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother, Lee; his father, Leighton; his sister, Dorothy Childs; and his grandson, Alec Lennemann.
A memorial service to celebrate Gary’s life will be held on Saturday, September 20, 2025, at 11:00am, Horsley Funeral Home, 132 W. 300 North, Malad City, Idaho.
In lieu of flowers, the family encourages donations in Gary’s memory to a veterans’ organization, local woodworking program or The Purple Heart Project (https://www.thepurpleheartproject.org/).
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By Gramma Dot
There was a time when a vacation had to include some serious shopping. Then, it evolved into the “Let’s do Something New” phase. This is where Friend Denise broke her ankle roller blading, but it is also where we learned how to play pickleball. So, there was some good and bad during that phase. This summer I visited the Pioneer and Art Museum in Salt Lake and enjoyed that. Then, last week friends Max and Rebecca wanted to take a few days and visit Glacier National Park and a Prison-Auto Museum* in Deer Lodge, Montana. Glacier sounded like a good idea, but a Prison and an Auto Museum all rolled into one? I was skeptical, but the company was good and so we went.
I am not a car buff. If a vehicle can get me from point A to point B in relative comfort, I’m happy. But now, I realize the T&I boys were actually on to something. We spent more time than planned oo-ing and aw-ing at vehicles from the late 1800s to the 1970s. Generally, they were displayed chronologically so you could see how transportation has changed over the years. Each vehicle had been restored, and a descriptive card identified the make, model, year, and listed price of the car when it was brand new. That was interesting. There was also informa-
tion about the historical significance of the vehicles including some trivia about artifacts that had been in movies or belonged to someone famous. It was a great couple of hours. The cars were beautiful, and I left with a better appreciation for the many workers and geniuses who have labored to make a good thing better.
Then we moved on to the prison side of the museum to check out the rougher side of life. We learned about the visionary warden, Frank Conley, who promoted creating jobs for the inmates, teaching them to read and write, and helping them acquire a vocation before they left prison. We saw solitary confinement cells, inmate-constructed prison walls and even a theater the prisoners had built. Again, a man who stepped in and worked to make life better.
We then headed north to Glacier to view some of the Master Curator’s work. It was breathtaking. As I’ve reflected on earth’s wonders, man’s creations and human relationships, I’ve concluded again that Life is Good. I think I’ve entered the “Let’s Go See a Museum” stage when it comes to vacations. Maybe it’s because anything over 50 years old qualifies as museum worthy and I’m worthy. I’d really like to be restored, too!
*Old Montana Prison and Auto Museum, Deer Lodge, Montana
SCHOOL MENU— SEPT.
Malad Elementary Breakfast
8- Cereal Assortment, Breakfast Burrito
9- Cereal Assortment, Sweet Bread
10- Cereal Assortment, French Toast
11- Cereal Assortment, Poptarts
Malad Elementary Lunch
8- Pizza Rippers, Baked Fries, Food Choice: Celery Sticks, Apricots
9- Spaghetti w/Meat Sauce, Garlic Bread, Food Choice: Corn, Fruit Cocktail
10- Mini Corn Dogs, Chips, Food Choice: Carrot Sticks, Grapes
11- Chicken Strips, Mash Pot/Roll, Food Choice: Green Beans, Mandarin Oranges
Curlew Senior Citizens’ Menu
Every meal served with Juice/ Milk/Coffee & Salad Bar Sept 4 - Sweet & Sour Chicken, Fruit, Egg rolls/rice, Dessert Sept 9 - Chicken Fajita, Fruit, Dessert, Bread
Malad Middle & High School
Breakfast - Served with Fruit, Choice of Juice or Milk
8- Cereal Assortment, Cereal Bars
9- Cereal Assortment, French Toast Sticks
10- Cereal Assortment, Donuts
11- Cereal Assortment, Breakfast Bars
Malad Middle & High School
Lunch
8- Nacho Pretzels, Salad Bar, Food Choice: Sliced Cucumbers, Applesauce
9- Chicken Fajitas, Spanish Rice, Salad Bar, Food Choice: Corn, Strawberries
10- Ham Potato Corn Chowder/Roll, Salad Bar, Food Choice: Green Beans, Fruit Cocktail
11- Corn Dog, Mac &Cheese, Salad Bar, Food Choice: Carrot Sticks, Peaches
BIRTHDAYS
Rhett Thomas, Sept. 5
Todd Winder, Sept. 5
David Colton, Sept. 6
Julie Green, Sept. 6
Jordan John, Sept. 6
Brent Madson, Sept 6
Jeremy McClellan, Sept. 6
Danielle Thomas, Sept. 6
Daniel C. Williams, Sept. 6
Tonia Roedl, Sept. 7
Kevin Fleming Sept. 7
Delpha Hubbard, Sept. 7
Penny Jacobsen, Sept. 7
Marcia Jones, Sept. 7
Terry Jones, Sept. 7
Dale Roderick, Sept. 7
Kodee Ward, Sept. 7
Shane Willie, Sept. 7
Brooks Allen, Sept. 8
Heather Allen, Sept. 8
Jason Allred, Sept. 8
Annette Facer, Sept. 8
Abigail Hoskins, Sept. 8
MAIELI’S THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE – Neck or Whiplash Issues or for just a great massage. Call Maieli Murray (626) 337 - 0772 (1-52)
ANNOUNCEMENTS, MALAD ALANON - We are only a phone call away. For information on meetings, call 208-220-5295 or 208251-9808. (1-52)
Malad Senior Citizens’ Menu
Every meal served with Juice/ Milk/Coffee Sept 5 - Chili Dogs, Coleslaw, Fresh Fruit, Dessert
Sept 10 - Birthday Dinner, Chicken Cordon Bleu, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Rolls, Dessert
ANNOUNCEMENTS, MALAD AA/NA MEETINGS, Tuesday and Thursday at 8:00 p.m., Saturday, 7:00 p.m., Call: Rick M. 208-7663584; Gary B. 435-230-3734; Jack H. 208-830-7371; or Kirk S. 208241-2297; or AA Hotline 208-2351444. (1-52)
David Jensen, Sept. 8
Jared Sorensen, Sept. 8
Steven Williams, Sept. 8
Rhett Daniels, Sept. 9
Vicki Lamb, Sept. 9
Blake Origer, Sept. 9
Ciara Ward, Sept. 9
Lamona Bennett, Sept. 10
ShyAnn Mikesell, Sept. 10
Stephani Treasure Thorpe, Sept.10
Carla Williams, Sept. 10
Michael Asay, Sept. 11
Susan Bowen, Sept. 11
Taylor Bowen, Sept.11
Abby Lewis Glenn, Sept. 11
Michael Williams, Jr., Sept. 11
Cassidy Kelly, Sept. 11
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ON THIS DAY
1833 First newsboy hired (Barney Flaherty, 10 years old by the NY Sun)
1882 In its first large-scale test, Thomas Edison’s light bulb is used to light NY’s Pearl Street Station
1888 George Eastman patents the first roll-film camera and registers the brand name “Kodak”
1893 English author Beatrix Potter first writes the story of Peter Rabbit for a 5-year-old boy
1922 William Walmsley and William Lyons officially found the Swallow Sidecar company (later Jaguar Cars) in Blackpool, England
1927 Charles Lindbergh visits Boise, Idaho, on his cross-country tour
1950 NASCAR’s first paved super speedway, Darlington Raceway hosts Southern 500, first 500-mile event in NASCAR history; winner Johnny Mantz in a Plymouth
1972 “The Price is Right” - US’s longest running games show debuts on CBS
1995 Cult TV series “Xena: Warrior Princess” starring Lucy Lawless and Renee O’Connor debuts in the US
1998 Google is formally incorporated by Larry Page and Sergey Brin, two students at Stanford University
2002 Kelly Clarkson is crowned the winner of the first series of “American Idol” TV singing competition series
2018 Amazon becomes America’s second trillion dollar company
NEWS OF RECORD
ONEIDA COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
Kiegan Brent Barrett, Idaho Falls, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50 Jarek Crossley, Preston, fail to register vehicle annually, $10.50, costs $56.50
Elizabeth Gerstlauer-King, Blackfoot, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50
Trygg Reed Madsen, Morgan, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50 Kencie Miller, Malad, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50
Boonyapat S Michols, Harrisville, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50 Cameron George Seamons, Malad, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50 Marissa Nicole Servey, Malad, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50
MALAD CITY
Justin D Buckingham, Clifton, speeding $33.50, costs $56.50
Kenzlie Paige Johnson, Malad, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50 Glen Vaughn Smith, Meridian, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50
IDAHO STATE POLICE
Tabitha Paige Bauer, Seattle, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50
Susan Louise Lloyd, Stansbury Park, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50 Caleb Cazier Swenson, Franklin, speeding (16 mph or over), $98.50, costs $56.50
RECORDED LIST
August 22, 2025
Warranty Deed, Grantor: Bonnie R Price, Grantee: Boyd Goodnight, Lisa Goodnight Deed of Trust, Grantor: Boyd Goodnight, Lisa Goodnight, Grantee: Premier Mortgage Resources, LLC
Warranty Deed, Grantor: Shelly Haven, Tony Haven, Glenda Lee Lloyd, Grantee: Shelly Haven, Tony Haven Deed of Trust, Grantor: Shelly Haven, Tony Haven, Grantee: United Wholesale Mortgage, LLC Boundary Line Agreement and Quit Claim Deed, Grantor: Micah Lee Butler, Brittania Ellen Butler, Grantee:
Ryan T Walton, Natalie Walton Boundary Line Agreement and Quit Claim Deed, Grantor: Micah Lee Butler, Brittania Ellen Butler, Grantee: Daniel Wall, Rachel Wall
Marriage License, Ryan Marion, Sammie Chadaz
August 26, 2025
Warranty Deed, Grantor: Dustin Olsen, Jaime Olsen, Grantee: Jamie Stoddard
Warranty Deed, Grantor: TRC Ranch LLC, Russell D Powell, Gary T Woolsey, Grantee: James Greenwood Deed or Trust, Grantor: James Greenwood, Grantee: American Pacific Mortgage Corporation Deed of Trust, Grantor: Kaden Kyle Hold, Grantee: America First Federal Credit Union Warranty Deed, Grantor: Joseph T Walkins, Angie Hawkins, Grantee: Amy Kathleen Hawkins Warranty Deed, Grantor: Amy Kathleen Hawkins, Grantee: Stanley Escover
August 27, 2025
Marriage License, Luis Manuel Garduno Camacho, Alexandria Ka Walder Warranty Deed, Grantor: S Bar S Ranch LLC, Grantee: Keeton Isaacson Deed of Trust, Adam Leishman, Jetta Leishman, Grantee: Secretary of Housing and Urban Development
Warranty Deed, Grantor: Peggy J Kunz, Grantee: Peggy J Kunz, Cody F Moon Deed of Trust, Grantor: Peggy J Kunz, Cody F Moon, Grantee: Education First Credit Union
Warranty Deed, Grantor: Casey Johnson, Erin Johnson, Mark Nebaker, Grantee: Bowen Crowther, Cami Crowther August 28, 2025 Deed of Trust, Grantor: Ryan T Walton, Natalie Walton, Grantee: Idaho Central Credit Union Deed of Trust, Grantor: Karen Betten, Grantee: Chet Nichols, Patricia Nichols
BRAIN TEASERS
LOOKING BACK
5 YEARS AGO (2020)
A new Bishopric was chosen for the Malad Fourth Ward, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Pictured in the Idaho Enterprise are Bishop Cory Daniels, First Counselor Christopher Wangberg, Second Counselor Camron Kowallis, Executive Secretary Mark Jones and Ward Clerk Jase Johnson.
Malad City Yard of the Month – the Kim and Sue Evans yard is filled with special memories.
“My garden is my passion,” says Sue Evans, and you can tell. The beautifully manicured yard is filled with special memories, including a rose bush that was a gift to the Evans family at the death of their daughter Lauri. Other memories – the home itself was Kim’s grandparents’ home; milk cans that belonged to Kim’s grandfather; and old chain and a perfectly shaped “egg” rock that has been part of the homestead for years; a pine tree that Sue’s dad gave the couple when they moved into the home, grown in a little can; a wagon that belonged to the children when they were little and another little wagon made into a planter; grandmother’s peonies; granddad’s antique wheelbarrow; a rose bush belonging to Kim’s Aunt Mary called Seven Little Sisters; a scarlet Hawthorn in the front yard that Kim’s father gave them the year they moved into the home and gifts of rocks, birdhouses and old nails from the children and grandchildren.
10 YEARS AGO (2015)
If the “M” on the mountain above Malad seems brighter recently, that’s because it is. The Malad High School Student Council for the 2015-2016 school year spent Friday, August 21, making the “M” look white and bright again.
The Idaho Enterprise will once again highlight one football player each week, naming that a player as our “Player of the Week.” the first player to be spotlighted is Cal Willie, a senior and a captain for the 2015 Dragons.
Willie is very familiar with the Dragon’s football field. He has played football all four years of high school, playing a key role for the Varsity team his junior season. He had had experience in other positions, so now that he is the Dragon’s signal caller, he has a great knowledge of what he needs to do to help the other players on the field. He is very familiar with the players around him and has the experience needed to help lead his team this season.
15 YEARS AGO (2010)
Members of the Malad Idaho LDS Stake sustained a new Stake Presidency Sunday under the direction of Elders Robert D. Hales, of the Quorum of Twelve Apostles, and Par G. Malm, of the First Quorum of Seventy. Matthew Clark Wray was ordained to be the new Stake president by Elder Hales. Ordained to be Counselors to President Wray were Brian K. Jeppsen and Scott R. Gunter. Blaine Crump and Lon Colton were retained as Stake Executive Secretary and Stake Clerk respectively.
Ione Latour was named Oneida
County’s “Homemaker of the Year” for 2010. Latour entered a wide variety of items, including embroidered dishtowels and pillowcases, quilts, stuffed animals, photographs, hats created on a loom and with fleece, pillows, table runners, a prairie doll, bread – which included quick beads, whole wheat bread, and 50 percent wheat bread –cookies, beef jerky, truffles, canning, vegetable, and flowers.
Parents who drop off their children at the Malad Elementary School this year will find a welcomed addition, a drop off and turn around lane.
Frances Allen is the recipient of this month’s “Good Deeds Done Daily.” She was nominated for volunteering at the Oneida County Long Term Care Facility.
20 YEARS AGO (2005)
Beginning October 1, the Oneida Sheriff’s department will begin using SMART ankle bracelets on certain low-risk prisoners sentenced to home incarceration. The move is aimed at reducing some of the county’s jail costs.
ATK Thiokol has donated a check in the amount of $1,500 to SEICAA. Distribution of the check states that $1,000 will go to the Oneida County SEICAA office to assist the needs of the community while $500 will go to the Franklin County SEICAA office.
David Reel was the overall winner in the first ever Oneida County Fair
Dutch Oven Cook Off. David won a Lewis and Clark Commemorative outdoor cook set containing a 10 qt. Dutch oven, a skillet and a flat fryer. He also won a 10 qt. Deep fryer for making the best dessert.
Cherry Creek resident Betty Richards is the 2005 Homemaker of the Year for the Oneida County Fair. To win the title, she entered 58 items, receiving 31 blue ribbons, 24 red ribbons, 2 white ribbons, and one Reserve champion rosette. Altogether she amassed 182 points.
Eleven young seamstresses participated in the 2005 4-H Style Revue. They are: Kyley Thorpe, Madison Jones, Rochelle Bullcreek, Rachael Bullcreek, April Tapp, Nicole Hubbard, Erin Morley, Robyn Morley, Cassie Morley, Katie Tapp and Shannon Williams.
The top models in the 4-H Style Revue are Nicole Hubbard as the top model overall, Madison Jones was first runner-up and Rochelle Bullcreek was second runner-up.
30 YEARS AGO (1995)
Signs of Malad City’s Main Street “Underground” were unearthed during the sidewalk reconstruction project. Stairways to basements were uncovered during demolition
Buddy Ross Asay has accepted a mission call to the Tampa, Florida Mission. His farewell will be held September 10 in the St. John LDS Ward.
The final 160 cubic yards of concrete was placed in the roof of Malad’s new 500,000-gallon water storage tank, by Northstar Construction Co.
Lisa Lewis has been appointed to
serve on the Oneida Hospital Board. Jeremy Nalder will receive his American FFA Degree in Kansas City, at the national convention later this year.
Hess Pumice Products published a special thanks – “Hess Pumice wishes to express sincere appreciation to all of its employees for their contributions to the recent award received from Nippon Electric Glass Co., LTD. This award is in “Recognition of Excellence” on the part of all Hess Pumice employees for providing on time, on spec, pumice to the world’s largest television glass manufacturer. This award, combined with the “Excellence and 100% Conformance” Award received from IBM, and “Excellence in Quality and Service” Award from Techneglass makes up proud to have employees dedicated to achieving the management goals set fort by this company. Thanks for a job well done, J. Marvin Hess and Michael J. Hess.”
Mum’s the word on location of the spot for a new Malad City Post Office. Postmaster Larry VanderMeer says Postal Service officials are conducting negotiations for the site.
Malad’s 1995 Homecoming Royalty included Austin Tubbs and Heidi Hess, King and Queen; Erick Griffiths and Shawnta Sweeten, Prince and Princess; and Brady Bosworth and Monica Colton, Duke and Duchess.
40 YEARS AGO (1985)
The Home Economics Judging Team that will represent Malad at the Eastern Idaho State Fair are Trisha Mikesell, Michelle Smith, Tamber Esplin, Melissa Ward, Katrina Bennett, Tara Esplin, Hydee Tubbs and Mary Jaussi.
The Public Health Department is sponsoring a new program in Malad among our elderly population. They are calling this new program the Telephone Reassurance System. This is a call system where the members will be organized among themselves to check on each other. Denee Jones will serve as director of the new program, with Wanda Jones as assistant director.
Gary Shepherd, owner and manager of the Dude Ranch Café, recently announced the expansion of his business to the Lions Club Building directly to the north. Shepherd purchased the Lions Building and immediatly remodeled the facility into a banquet hall.
Three new teachers will be greeting Malad High School students this fall. They are filling in the vacancies of teachers who left for reasons of retirement or relocation. Holly Harding is taking over where Mrs. Hansen left off in the speech department. She also teaches reading and 7th grade writing. Taking over the Home Economics Department after Mrs. Davis’ retirement is Sarah Robbins. She teaches two classes of home economics and two classes of 8th grade math. Wayne Scott Doying has been assigned to teach the art classes in the stead of Mr. Spahr, who recently moved to Boise. Scott, as he prefers to be called, moved to Malad from San Jose, California, where he has spent most of his life.
50 YEARS AGO (1975)
Lillie Caldwell, Pearl Williams and Margaret Peterson can be very proud of their accomplishments the past few years while living at the Oneida County Nursing Home.
The three ladies, all close to 90 years old, have helped stitch over 100 quilts each since coming to the
Nursing Home.
The ladies, who generally make baby quilts and pillows, entered their handicrafts in the Oneida County Fair last month – and won blue ribbons.
Mrs. Williams sums all of their efforts up when she said, “It makes me happy to think of all those little babies who keep warm under our quilts.”
Large swarms of Mormon crickets have infested Southeastern Idaho the past few weeks prompting Rockland and Arbon Valley farmers to spray their lands and set out poison bait in an attempt to destroy the insects.
Six boys were able to hang onto their calves at the Oneida County Fair calf Scramble.
Winners were Kurt Davis, Mike Williams, Dean Jones, Benny Jones, Shawn Thomas and Bart Fuhriman.
The boys catching calves must raise the animals as either 4-H or Future Farmers of America club projects, show the animals at the 1976 Fair and sell them during the Fat Stock Sale.
60 YEARS AGO (1965)
Trouble came and – as usual in these parts – it was followed immediately by people who came with machinery, food and knowhow.
They also came with love and compassion, as able hands were willing to do anything possible to ease the burdens of another.
Last week it was at the farms of Kenneth Kent and Milbourne Mills where men and women gathered to help harvest their crops of barley and wheat as Mr. Kent was ill in an Ogden hospital and Mr. Mills was at the Oneida Hospital with a leg injury from a combining accident.
It was a gesture typical of the thoughtful Oneida County people and one which never fails to bring a warm feeling of appreciation and uplifted spirit to those whose trouble has pushed into a corner.
James Waldron was elected vice-president of the Nevada Vocational Teachers’ Association at the Nevada Vocational Education Conference held at Reno.
70 YEARS AGO (1955)
Work is nearly completed on the new Highway 191 east of Malad, according to Leland Jones, resident engineer of the State of Idaho.
The only work remaining is the painting of the centerlines and the erecting of signs along the highway. Opening of the road is expected in the near future.
The new highway consists of two lanes of 20 feet each with three lanes at the approaches to Malad.
If a street improvement project, proposed by the City Council, is carried out here, there will be approximately five miles of streets similar to the approach road with oil mat, curb, gutter and sidewalk.
Samaria Farm Bureau Talent Find was held Friday, August 26, with Edith H. Atkinson conducting.
Winners were as follows: An acrobatic dance by Johnnie Evans, Freddie Waldron and Kay Mansfield; vocal trio, Wilma and Helen
and Doris Ann Atkinson; piano solo, Wilma Waldron.
Fred Willie, LaMonte Thomas and Jimmy Mansfield have enlisted in the U.S. Navy. They were sent to the Naval Training Center in San Diego for nine weeks’ training after which they will be set to a school, assigned to a ship or air station.
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50 YEARS AGO (1975) Pictured in front of one of the 100 quilts they have made are from left Lillie Caldwell, Margaret Peterson and Pear Williams. All three ladies live iat the Oneida County Nursing Home.
20 YEARS AGO (2005) 1ST Place. As overall winner in the first ever Oneida County Fair Dutch Oven Cook Off, David Reel won a Lewis and Clark Commemorative outdoor cook set containing a 10 qt. Dutch oven, a skillet and a flat fryer. He also won a 10 qt. deep fryer for making the best dessert.
PUBLIC NOTICE OF INTENT TO PROPOSE OR PROMULGATE NEW OR CHANGED AGENCY RULES
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 September 17, 2025, unless otherwise posted. The proposed rule written comment submission deadline is September 24, 2025, unless otherwise posted. (Temp & Prop) indicates the rulemaking is both Temporary and Proposed. (*PH) indicates that a public hearing has been scheduled.
IDAPA 16 – DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND WELFARE PO Box 83720, Boise, ID 83720-0036 *16-0313-2501, ConsumerDirected Services . (*PH) Chapter Repeal moves and consolidates necessary provisions under docket 160326-2501.
IDAPA 20 – IDAHO DEPARTMENT OF LANDS PO Box 83720, Boise, ID 83720-0050 *20-0304-2401, Rules for the Regulation of Beds, Waters, and Airspace Over Navigable Lakes in the State of Idaho . (*PH) Zero-Based Regulation (ZBR) Chapter Rewrite regulates docks, marinas, piers, buoys, pilings, breakwaters, boat ramps, and other facilities used to support water craft, as well as landfills, bridges, utility lines, float homes, boat garages, and other structures as encroachments on, in, or above navigable lakes in the state for the protection of property, navigation, fish and wildlife habitat, aquatic life, recreation, aesthetic beauty, and water quality.
incorporations by reference of the federal Consumer Confidence Report Rule and the Lead and Copper Rule, as well as make nonsubstantive revisions for clarity and ease of use. Comment by 10/1/25
58-0111-2501, Ground Water Quality Rule . ZBR Chapter Rewrite establishes minimum requirements for protection of ground water quality through standards and an aquifer categorization process and serves as a basis for the administration of programs which address ground water quality.
58-0112-2501, Rules for Administration of Wastewater and Drinking Water Loan Funds. ZBR Chapter Rewrite provides administrative procedures and requirements for establishing, implementing, and administering a state loan program for providing financial assistance to eligible applicants of water pollution control projects and qualifying entities of public water system facilities.
58-0116-2501, Wastewater Rules . (*PH) ZBR Chapter Rewrite establishes the procedures and requirements for the planning, design, and operation of wastewater facilities and the discharge of wastewaters and human activities which may adversely affect public health and water quality in the waters of the state. Comment by 10/1/25
EXECUTIVE ORDER OF THE GOVERNOR 2025-05, The Idaho Act
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND EXTENSION OF WRITTEN COMMENT
PERIOD
(Please see the Administrative Bulletin for date(s) and time(s) of meeting(s) and other participant information)
IDAPA 15 – OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR / IDAHO COMMISSION FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED
*15-0230-2401, Business Enterprise Program . (*PH) Comment by 9/24/25
Following are recent calls received by dispatchers at the Oneida County Sheriff’s Office. During the week of 07/06 to 08/02, the Sheriff’s Office investigated 161 new cases. This report includes only new investigations and does not include regular investigations, civil services, and the other responsibilities of the Sheriff’s Office.
Sunday, July 6, 2025
• 05:35 Citizen Assist. Protective restraint
• 09:22 VIN Inspection
• 11:34 Citizen Assist. Keys locked in car with dog
• 11:49 Utility Problem. Vehicle damage to water line
• 13:58 Civil Call
• 16:17 Suspicious Circumstance
• 23:00 Suspicious Person Monday, July 7, 2025
• 00:32 Animal Call. Cows on road
• 14:46 Fraud Reported
• 17:39 Agency Assist
• 18:44 Motorist Assist. Car issues
• 19:19 Ambulance Call. Victim unconscious after fall
• 22:29 Suspicious Circumstance. Fireworks Tuesday, July 8, 2025
• 09:45 Suspicious Person Reported
• 17:43 Medial Emergency. Fall
• 20:49 Traffic Complaint. Dangerous driving Wednesday, July 9, 2025
• 08:05 Animal Call. Deer struck by vehicle
• 08:38 Medical Emergency
• 09:36 VIN Inspection
• 09:59 Sex Offense Reported
• 19:34 Motorist Assist
• 10:09 Child Abuse or Neglect Reported
• 10:25 Trespassing Reported
• 11:57 Fraud Reported
• 17:54 Fire Reported
• 19:56 VIN Inspection Wednesday, July 16, 2025
• 19:49 Civil Call Thursday, July 17, 2025
• 12:32 Medical Emergency Reported
• 14:01 Traffic Accident Reported
• 16:48 Harassment Reported
• 16:50 Abandoned Property
• 18:05 VIN Inspection
• 23:46 Alarm Reported Friday, July 18, 2025
• 02:58 Fire Reported
• 06:42 Prisoner Transfer out of the county
• 10:18 Suspicious Person Reported
• 12:53 Civil Call
• 13:07 Medical Emergency
• 13:43 Animal Call
• 13:56 VIN Inspection
• 15:43 Medical Emergency
• 16:05 Mental Health Transport
• 17:16 Agency Assist
• 22:08 Trespassing Reported Saturday, July 19, 2025
• 15:56 Smoke Reported. Near Devils Creek
• 16:37 Motorist Assist
• 17:45 Medical Emergency. Fall
• 17:52 Information Report
• 18:07 Motorist Assist. Car Fire
• 18:24 Citizen Assist
• 19:27 Domestic Violence Reported
• 21:10 Controlled Substance Problem Sunday, July 20, 2025
• 08:43 Wanted Person
#5753-08-21-28-09-04-1125-T4
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IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE SIXTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF THE STATE OF IDAHO, IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF ONEIDA
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF RICHARD DON NEVILLE
a.k.a. RICHARD NEVILLE and SHERRIE ANN NEVILLE
a.k.a. SHERRIE A. NEVILLE, Deceased.
Case No. CV36-25-0104
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NOTICE IS HEREBY
GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed personal representative of the abovenamed decedents. All persons having claims against either of these decedents or their estates are required to present their claims within four (4) months after the date of the first publication of this Notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must be presented to the undersigned at the address indicated, and filed with the Clerk of the Court.
DATED this 20th day of August, 2025.
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#5762-08-28-09-04-11-25-T3
IDAPA 26 – IDAHO DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION 5657 Warm Springs Ave, Boise, ID 83716 *26-0120-2501, Rules Governing the Administration of Park and Recreation Areas and Facilities. (*PH) Proposed changes remove outdated references, clarify unclear language, and update fees to the maximum statutory cap to align with economic climate.
IDAPA 35 – STATE TAX COMMISSION PO Box 36, Boise ID 837220036 *35-0102-2501, Idaho Sales and Use Tax Administrative Rules . (*PH) ZBR Chapter Rewrite aims to reach the full jurisdictional extent of Idaho’s authority to impose an excise tax upon each sale at retail of the sales price of all property subject to taxation under this act and on the storage, use, or other consumption in this state of tangible personal property. Comment by 10/16/25 *35-0106-2501, Hotel/Motel Room and Campground Sales Tax Administrative Rules . (*PH) ZBR Chapter Rewrite aims to reach the full jurisdictional extent of the state of Idaho’s authority for taxes imposed on providing accommodations. Comment by 10/16/25
IDAPA 38 – IDAHO DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION PO Box 83720, Boise, ID 83720-0035 38-0404-2501, Rules Governing Capitol Mall Parking . ZBR Chapter Rewrite provides enforceable guidelines for the safe and equitable operation of the parking facilities on the capitol mall.
IDAPA 58 – DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY 1410 N Hilton St, Boise, ID 83706
*58-0101-2501, Rules for the Control of Air Pollution in Idaho . (*PH) To maintain consistency, this rulemaking updates federal regulations incorporated by reference necessary to retain state primacy of Clean Air Act programs. Comment by 10/3/25
58-0108-2501, Idaho Rules for Public Drinking Water Systems. Rule changes update
Please refer to the Idaho Administrative Bulletin September 3, 2025, Volume 25-9, for the notices and text of all rulemakings, proclamations, negotiated rulemaking and public hearing information and schedules, executive orders of the Governor, and agency contact information.
Issues of the Idaho Administrative Bulletin can be viewed at www. adminrules.idaho.gov/ Office of the Administrative Rules Coordinator, Division of Financial Management, PO Box 83720, Boise, ID 83720-0032
Phone: 208-334-3900; Email: adminrules@dfm.idaho.gov
#5766-09-04-25-T1
• 21:24 Suspicious Circumstance Thursday, July 10, 2025
• 06:06 Traffic Hazard Reported
• 07:03 Animal Call. Horse on road
• 08:12 Animal Call. Animal welfare concern
• 09:19 Suspicious Circumstance. Potential burglary attempt
• 11:12 Civil Call
• 11:57 911 Call. Unknown situation
• 19:13 Alarm Reported. Ireland Bank
• 21:29 Traffic Hazard. Object on I-15
• 21:43 Motorist Assist
• 23:24 Traffic Accident Friday, July 11, 2025
• 06:54 Motorist Assist
• 10:39 Welfare Check
• 10:42 Abandoned Property. Vehicle
• 15:49 Informational Report
• 21:45 Traffic Accident Saturday, July 12, 2025
• 12:19 Animal Call. Cows on roadway
• 15:31 Traffic Complaint. Dangerous driving reported
• 16:16 Traffic Hazard. Object in roadway
• 17:33 Traffic Complaint. Dangerous driving reported on I-15
• 21:48 Trespassing Reported. Camper not paying fee
• 22:11 Traffic Hazard Sunday, July 13, 2025
• 00:55 Traffic Hazard
• 11:54 T5raffic Complaint. Aggressive driving
• 14:54 VIN Inspection
• 15:36 Traffic Accident
• 21:35 Suspicious Circumstance. Gunshots heard
• 23:05 Information Report Monday, July 14, 2025
• 08:52 Suspicious Person Reported
• 10:42 Lost Property. Cherry Creek rest area
• 13:48 Civil Call
• 13:49 Civil Call
• 21:58 Traffic Hazard. Dead deer in roadway Tuesday, July 15, 2025
• 09:02 Information Report
• 09:08 Agency Assist
• 10:37 Prisoner Transfer out of county Monday, July 21, 2025
• 06:44 Traffic Accident. Deer struck by vehicle
• 09:19 Wanted Person from Minidoka County Reported
• 10:34 Wanted Person
• 11:28 Civil Call
• 11:30 Suspicious Person
• 12:30 Animal Call. Welfare Check
• 14:43 Sex Offense Reported
• 16:51 Civil Call
• 19:28 VIN Inspection Tuesday, July 22, 2025
• 03:02 Animal Call. Horse on roadway
• 06:52 Animal Call. Horse on roadway
• 08:13 Animal Call
• 11:59 Traffic Hazard
• 12:33 Medical Emergency
• 13:06 Animal Call. Cows out near campground
• 22:33 Traffic Complaint. Dangerous driving Wednesday, July 23, 2025
• 08:06 Traffic Complaint
• 13:46 Vandalism Reported
• 14:36 Civil Call
• 15:02 Medical Emergency
• 17:07 Harassment Reported Thursday, July 24, 2025
• 08:36 Traffic Hazard
• 08:56 Traffic Hazard. Deer on roadway
• 17:36 Agency Assist
• 19:01 Search Warrant
• 21:21 Animal Call. Cows in roadway Friday, July 25, 2025
• 00:16 911 Call. Unknown situation
• 10:30 Threatening Reported
• 12:57 911 Call. Unknown situation
• 17:40 Alarm Reported
• 19:33 Traffic Hazard Saturday, July 26, 2025
• 03:56 Theft Reported
• 09:05 Motorist Assist
• 10:42 DUI Reported
• 13:49 Suspicious Person
Reported
• 17:02 Traffic Accident
• 19:01 Alarm Reported
• 20:23 Disturbance Reported
• 22:36 Animal Call. Barking dog
Eastern Idaho State Fair Schedule
ON THE GROUNDS ALL WEEK
8 am – 10 pm Livestock Barns
10 am – 10 pm Commercial and Exhibitor Buildings
1 – 11 pm Butler Amusements Carnival Rides
1, 3 & 5 pm Mimealot – Strolling in the Food Court Area
1:30, 3:30, & 5:30 pm Rebecca Fireplug – Strolling State Fair Circle
2, 4 & 6 pm Magic Ben – Strolling on Blue Ribbon Boulevard WEST EVENTS AREA ALL WEEK
10 am – 10 pm Cowtown – Milking Times: Noon, 3 & 6 pm Presented by Idaho Farm
1,
2, 4 & 7 pm Birdman Presented by: Idaho Central Credit Union
September 3
BANK OF COMMERCE
GRANDSTAND
8 am Barrel Racing – FREE
1 pm Horse Pulling with Utah Horse Pull Association – FREE
7:30 pm Gem State Classic Pro RodeoPresented by: Schows, Inc
BIG DOG FREE STAGE
2 – 9 pm Check stage for daily schedule of local entertainment
1, 4 & 7 pm Vanessa Carpenter
3 & 5 pm Dan Meyer – Sword Swallower AGWEST FARM CREDIT FREE STAGE
2 – 9 pm Check stage for daily schedule of local entertainment
5 & 8 pm Evie Clair
6 & 9 pm Richard Barker – Incredible Hypnotist
HOME ARTS BUILDING –Demonstration Kitchen
10 am – 4 pm Daily Demonstrations INFIELD
9 am Draft Horse Hitches, Unbraided 11 am Pony Driving Classes
GODDARD PAVILION
8 am - 8 pm Dairy Demonstration
9 am Boer Goat Show, Commercial Meat – Div. C
10 am Boer Goat Show, Junior Bucks (following Division C)
11 am Boer Goat Show, Registered Does (following Jr. Bucks) Noon Boer Goat Judging, Purebred (following Reg. Does)
1 pm Boer Goats Group Class (following Purebred)
5 pm Jr. Draft Horse Showmanship Competition, Unbraided & Mules
6 pm 4-H Market Sheep Show
BEEF SHOW BARN
5 pm Open Market Animal Classic Show GOAT ARENA
9 am Jr. & Sr. Dairy Goat Showman-
ship Show 10 am Jr. Doe Dairy Goat Show (following Showmanship Classes)
YELLOW DAIRY SHOW BARN
9 am 4-H Rabbit Show
Thursday, September 4
Discounted gate with Local News
8 - $5 adult gate admission with new school supplies donation until 1 pm
THE BANK OF COMMERCE
GRANDSTAND
11 am Pre-Race Indian Relay Cultural Event – FREE
Noon – 1:30 pm Indian Relay Races – FREEPresented by: Shoshone-Bannock Casino Hotel
7:30 pm Jeff Dunham
BIG DOG FREE STAGE
10 am – 8 pm Check stage for daily schedule of local entertainment
1, 4 & 7 pm Vanessa Carpenter
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HOME ARTS BUILDING – Demon-
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10 am – 4 pm Daily Demonstrations
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8 am - 8 pm Dairy Demonstration
10 am 4-H Market Goat Show
1 pm 4-H Market Sheep Showmanship
2 pm 4-H Breeding Sheep Show (following 4-H Market Sheep Show)
BEEF SHOW BARN
10 am Junior Hereford Show
1:30 pm Herefords
5 pm 4-H Beef Show
GOAT ARENA
9 am Dairy Goat Sr. Doe Show
YELLOW DAIRY SHOW BARN
8 am 4-H Swine Show
Noon 4-H Dairy Cattle Show
Friday, September 5
THE BANK OF COMMERCE
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Noon Pari-Mutuel Racing and Indian Relay RacesPresented by: Shoshone-Bannock Casino Hotel
7:30 pm Train with Edwin McCain
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9 am Open Wether Sire & Dam Show
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• Interventional Radiology Mobile Mammography
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Oneida County well represented in BLM mustang program
The BLM, in conjunction with 4-H, sponsors a set of 4-H projects to those willing to take on the challenge of training wild mustangs removed from BLM land and auctioning them at the Eastern Idaho State Fair.
The BLM/Mustang program is for 4H youth 14 and up. They are able to obtain a yearling mustang to train for 90 days. The object is to gentle and train the mustang to be able to complete an in-hand trail course at the Eastern Idaho State Fair. The Mustangs are then up for auction/adoption the next day. The money from the auction goes back to the club with the $25 adoption fee going back to the BLM. In many clubs, the money goes back to the trainer. And to be fair, often the horses go back with the trainer as well!
The mustangs are brought by the BLM to a designated area to be picked up. This year, there were three Oneida county kids who worked the horses over the summer. After choosing their horses, the trainers had 90 days to work with them. Training started slowly, with the horses getting used to the 4H member. Activities like feeding, watering, and just hanging out closer and closer to the mustang are the first steps, until they can get the first touch. Once that is done things start moving a little faster, touching, then haltering. Once the trainer is able to catch the mustang and start moving it around in a controlled space then they start introduc-
ing new objects and more obstacles.
Before the auction itself, the trainers present a demonstration to prospective buyers in which they answer questions about their horses, and demonstrate their skills. A lot of this involves demonstrating the horses’ ability to not react to actions or objects that an untamed horse would not tolerate. It’s a fun exercise that often involves tarps, blankets, pool noodles, and even yoga balls! By the time of the demonstration, the trainers have become quite familiar with their horses, and show off their strengths to their advantage.
Over the course of a 90 days that can seem like both an eternity and a blink of an eye, the trainers become intensely familiar with their horses, and often create lifelong bonds. It is a whirlwind of emotion, hard work, and friendship. And for those looking to go on in working with horses, it is an irreplaceable training regimen.
With only a small number of trainers accepting the challenge, their skill levels were certainly impressive.
In this year’s mustang class, Oneida County was represented by BreElle Ferree, Paisley Mosey, and Addysin Murdock. Their horses ultimately auction for $1500, $1200, and $1900 respectively, though the point was the bond that they made with their horses, and the change they made to both of their lives.
The trainers described their own experiences with the horses, and had
the following to say: BreElle Ferree—“Monroe”
“Hi! My name is BreElle, this is my second year doing the mustang program. It has been such a fun time—I’ve loved the experience! This year I chose a cure palomino filly and named her Monroe! Monroe has brown and grey markings on her body, and slightly darker coloring on her front legs and hind quarters. She is from the Twin Peaks CA HMA [Horse Management Area], which consists of 758,128 acres. The horses in this area were originally thought to be descendants from Spanish stock. Today the herd is descended from US Army cavalry remounts released prior to World War I, and historic draft and ranching stock. Horses from this range are mostly bay, black, chestnut, and Appaloosa (where Monroe got her spots from?). Monroe has been so fun from day one; we bonded very quickly and still have that connection! I had to learn her learning style, and as I got to know her and gained her trust it became so much easier. Monroe is a super social horse, she loves to see what’s going on and be around other horses and people. Monroe has learned so much this summer. I’m o proud of how much she has progressed, from not knowing if I would be able to show her at all at one point, to where she is now.
I love this little horse!”
Paisley Moyer—“Whiskey”
“Hi! My name is Paisley, and this is my seventh year in 4-H and my first year in the Mustang Training Program. This is my horse, Whiskey. I took things slow with him at first so I could earn his trust, and it really paid off. He’s such a gentle, kind soul who loves attention, and of course, treats! He’s a hard worker with a big heart and always wants to please. I’m so proud of how far he’s come, and I’m excited to see him go to a great home where he can continue his training. I can’t wait to see who he brings happiness to next!”
Addysin Murdock—“Sister”
“I’m Addysin. This is my second year doing a mustang project. My horse is named Sister. Sister is a oneyear old mustang from Twin Peaks, California. She’s a very pretty dun and white pinto with one blue eye. She has a lot of spirit to be wild but once she can trust you, she calms right down and wants to be best friends. This horse has a lot of heart and always tries her best for me. She is my second mustang that I’ve done for this program. Over the summer we have done so much ground training and desensitizing, and she has come so far. We have also done a trail course with lots of obstacles like a bridge, the “car wash,” backing the L and so much more. I’m so proud of how far she’s come since I brought her home.”
BreElle Ferree and “Monroe” during the mustang auction.
Addysin Murdock and “Sister,” her summer mustang project.
Paisley Moyer explains where the name “Whiskey” came from.
BreElle and Addysin did a dual demonstration prior to the sale.
MHS Soccer season kicks off
BY ALLISON ELIASON
The final week of August marked the first games of the season for the Lady Dragon soccer team. The team started the week with an unofficial exhibition game against a team from Marsh Valley and finished the week taking on the back to back 3A/4A state champion team. Both games served as a great opportunity for the MHS team to take the field and compete at a high level.
Tuesday, August 26 Malad played their first game on the field. With it being an exhibition game, the MHS team used it as an opportunity to shuffle players in and out of the game and across the field. It allowed them to work through various rotations, defenders, keepers, and the like. Most of all it gave them a chance to work through the kinks and get the early nerves out before their scheduled games began.
Finishing out the week, the Lady Dragons traveled north to match up against the Sugar/Salem Diggers on Friday, August 29. The Diggers are undeniably a talented team, winning the 3A/4A state championship two years running. The team competes year round, something that gives them valuable experience and a real challenge for other teams to take on.
Despite such a challenge, Malad came in undaunted and hungry to play. The Lady Dragon defense was able to hold off the Sugar/Salem attack, keeping the score tied at 0 for most of the opening half. But once the Digger offense got going, they
were near impossible to stop.
Head Coach Sherry Blaisdell commented on their competition, saying, “They are snipers from out wide and amazing finishers in the box. When it came down to it, Sugar had us on experience. Our girls gave them a good fight and never backed down. We are using this first game as a learning opportunity and a chance to help us get into game shape. We came away seeing what we need to work more on and a fire to get better.”
While a 0-14 loss might seem upsetting, there was far more happening on the field than the simple score reflected. In the end, the Diggers were only able to score goals on long distance, top of the goal shots and well played corner kicks. This speaks to the strong Malad defense that shut down every other sort of scoring attempt.
The Lady Dragons worked the ball into scoring territory themselves a number of times. Seniors Addy Ashby and Jaezie Jensen got shots off for Malad before being deflected and scooped up by their opponents goalie.
As the game came to a close, the Sugar/Salem coaches and fans couldn’t help but have a little admiration and pride for the Lady Dragons.
Coach Blaisdell reported, “Our keeper, Aubrey Shulz, had an amazing 25 saves on goal. She drew praises from the other teams coaches on her keeper skills. Sugar-Salems parents also gave praise to our team saying it’s the best fight they have seen put up from a 3A team. We are very proud of how our girls represented Malad.”
The strong start to the 2025 season
isn’t something that has just happened in the last few weeks but rather from a summer of training. After taking the reins for the soccer program, Coach Blaisdell invited her players to participate in strength training and open field practices with the girls 4 days per week. But it’s not just the physical aspects of the game they are strengthening but the mental as well. Coming together as a cohesive unit, especially early in the season is a priority as well. Coach Blaisdell shared, “We lost a great group of seniors last year and have a large group of new faces this year. We have been working on being a cohesive unit from day one and the girls have done that naturally really well.”
Looking ahead at the season, the
varsity team is scheduled to have packed weeks through September, with three games a week nearly every week. Even though that will be a challenge, Coach Blaisdell sees it as a great way to prepare for district play, saying, “I’m excited to see the girls start to compete with teams in and out of our district. I think we have a strong chance of knocking off some 4a schools in our district. Soccer is combined 3A & 4A districts, so it makes it more of a challenge to win districts and make it to state, but we are used to that and the girls are taking the challenge head on.”
The MHS soccer team will continue on the road, playing South Fremont on Tuesday, September 2 and then in American Falls on September 4.
MHS wins football season opener 6-0 in Lyman
BY ALLISON ELIASON
There’s no better way to start off a new season with a WIN and the Dragon football team did just that as they defeated the Lyman Eagles in Wyoming on Friday, August 29. While the opening game of the season is pitted with mistakes alongside accomplishments, the score at the final buzzer ultimately decides the best team of the night.
The Friday night game proved to be a showdown of defenses. Kicking off to start the game, the Dragon defense held the field for the opening 10 minutes of the game.
The Eagle’s offense used a slow, strategic run game that wore down the clock to both give them ample time as well as limit the time Malad might have on offense.
On their opening drive, the Dragons made little progress, working both the running and passing game. But the defense came back out in a stronger fashion, holding the Eagles to only four downs before they were forced to punt again. The MHS offense struggled to gain ground on their second attempt to move towards the goal. The defense took the field to keep Lyman in the back field, disrupting long pass attempts and short runs alike.
Regardless of the small progress they had made thus far in the game, the Dragon offense was ready to make something happen as the second quarter began to wind down. Beginning their drive on the 45 yard line, quarterback Easton Green called for the ball. Taking a few steps back and feigning the pass, Green pitched the ball to Tavin Barnes. Barnes began running to the right, handing off to Chase Mar-
tin. Martin beat the defense to the outside, giving him a clear path up the left sideline to run the ball in for a 55-yard touchdown.
The score was the only one of the game as both defenses continued to dominate the game, the Dragons winning 6-0.
Despite the exciting win, the MHS team suffered from a number of penalties and turnovers. However, their determined spirit and grit wouldn’t give up even when it appeared that the Eagles were knocking on the goal line for a score of their own.
Late in the game, Lyman managed to have possession of the ball on the 25 yard line after a Malad fumble. Reacting to the turnover, Green took down the Eagle ball carrier to keep him from an open field and game tying score.
Instead of cracking under the pressure, the Dragons forced the Eagles to go four downs and out to keep them scoring in the final moments of the game. Gaining possession of the ball for the remaining drive of the game, Malad took a knee to run out the clock and claim the victory.
After breaking down and analyzing the game, Head Coach Brady Price commented on their play. He said, “The defense really stepped up and won the game for us. Lyman wanted to run the ball and we held them to under 100 yards rushing for the game. Offensively we had more success than last year in the opening game. After watching film, we as a staff really think we are just a block away from bigger plays.
“The biggest take away is we were our own worst enemy in this game. Too many penalties and turn -
overs that can not happen. We have to clean those things up before this weekend.”
He continued, “In the end we are really happy with the determination from these kids. They stepped up, especially on the last stand against
Lyman
Rushing = 92 yards
Passing = 8 yards
Malad
Rushing = 181 - - 1 touchdown
Passing = 0
Leading Rusher Chase Martin 58 yards
The Dragons will host the Ririe Bulldogs for their first home game of the season Friday, September 5. Kickoff will promptly be at 7 pm.
Leading Tackler Holdan Tubbs 12 tackles
Lyman. We were very physical and it really showed on the defensive side of the ball.”
Karlee Blaisdell bringing the ball down the sideline in Eagle territory. June Talbot and Karlee Blaisdell working to pressure the Marsh Valley players.
Defender Addy Ashby clearing the ball out of the backfield.
Dragons X-Country off to great start with Terry Jones Invitational
BY ALLISON ELIASON
The MHS Cross Country team jumped into their 2025 with their first meet Thursday, August 28. Malad hosted their annual Terry Jones Invitational meet, honoring the long time Dragon XC coach. The day featured a total of six races with more than twelve teams from northern Utah and southeastern Idaho, totalling over 650 runners.
The rainy days leading up to the race were both a blessing and a hindrance. The inches of fresh rain left puddles and a muddy course, forcing a last minute change to the running route. On the flip side, the temperatures settled at 75 degrees, 20 degrees short of the blistering heat the annual runs usually faced.
The Lady Dragon varsity team toed up to the starting line promptly at 4pm for the first of the high school races. The 2025 MHS women’s team is made up of a number of underclassmen, led by juniors Jenna Talbot and Kaycee Venable. Sophomores Ellie Angell, Brielle Bastian, Aezlyn Summers, and Kallee Talbot make up the majority of the team with Katie Palmer the lone freshman.
Despite being young, the Malad team is made up of talented runners. Summers came in at 20:57.72 for a fourth place finish, just 51 seconds behind first place. Bastian rounded up the top 10 with a time of 21:37.02. With the Lady Dragons racers coming across the finish line earlier in the race, the team tallied 69 points for second place finish.
The MHS men’s varsity followed with a number of their own impressive finishes for the race. Senior Bostyn Burbidge began another great season with his fourth place finish and a time of 16:25.85, shaving off 1:19 from his time on the same course last season. Freshman Jace Nalder trailed in sixth place at 16:36.93. Making up the remainder of the Dragon varsity XC team, Joseph Angell, Levi Angell, Dawson Beutler, Caden Jeppson, and Braun Nalder came across the finish line in a notable fashion to award them just 80 for third place behind Highland and Rigby who tied for first place.
Hosting the opening meet brings an extra layer of challenge for the Malad cross country coaching staff and admin. Head Coach Tia Talbot shared,”I’m so grateful for my assistant coaches, Tylee Skinner, Kooper Daniels, and Shauna Nalder, and everyone who helps us pull off the meet! From the maintenance crew with course set up, to AD Mr. Price and the other administrators- Mr. Rupp, Mr. Smith, and Mr. Hannah. It was great to have them all there!”
Speaking of her team, Coach Talbot continued, “As always, I am so proud of all our runners!! I really thought they did awesome. The boys only got beat by Highland and Rigby, which are 6A schools! And the girls only got beat by Highland. I feel pretty good about a second and third place finish.
“After working hard at practice for 2.5 weeks it feels good to get a race in. Many of them started training before the first official practice on August 11th,” shared Coach Talbot in
answer to what her team has done to prepare for the upcoming season. As they have done in the past, the MHS XC team worked towards their 100 mile club, each athlete working to run over 100 miles during the summer months.
The 2025 Summer 100 Mile Club included:
Levi Angell - 400 mi
Jace Nalder - 400 mi
Joe Angell - 350 mi
Bostyn Burbidge - 250 mi
Aezlyn Summers - 250 mi
Ellie Angell - 250 mi
Cameron Allen - 220 mi
Dawson Beutler - 180 mi
Brecken Price - 140 mi
Caden Jeppson - 130 mi
Brex Martinsen - 100 mi
Coach Talbot had a few final shoutouts for her team as she celebrated the accomplishment of adjusting from the middle school race distance (2.5K) to the high school race distance and starting the season with new personal records. Coach Talbot said, “I’m always impressed with the freshmen that double their distance from MS. On top of that, Jace had the fastest time of any freshman in all classifications for week 1! Ellie, Brielle, Trigger and Kayson all STARTED the season with PRs. I’m just so proud of what they have done to start this season.”
The MHS cross country team will next race in Soda Springs on Saturday, September 6 at they compete in the 2025 Cardinal Classic meet held at the Kelly Park Nordic Ski Trails course.
Aezlyn Summers coming across the finish line in 4th place.
Jenna Talbot
Freshman Jace Nalder took 6th place with the fastest time across the state for any freshman opening week.
MHS XC runners Brielle Bastian and Ellie Angell coming into the finish at the Terry Jones Invitational meet held in Malad.
Boston Burbidge placed 4th in the XC men’s varsity 5k.
Kallee Talbot
Kaycee Venable