The Idaho Enterprise | April 18, 2024

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Distinguished Young Women Program program set

The DYW program has a long and proud tradition in Oneida County, and this year’s event dates and participants are set. Chairperson Nikki Schwartz and the dozens of other committee members, hostesses, parents, and of course the young women themselves are eagerly anticipating the culmination of months worth of preparation and training. DYW is a scholarship program that provides motivated students the opportunity to demonstrate their impressive array of skills, including the academic, interpersonal, physical, artistic, and personal. The competition itself involves a number of categories, beginning with academic accomplishments, which are already on the books.

An interview portion of the competition will also take place outside the observation of the public,

and will involve a group of judges speaking with the women in an interview setting.

The other portions of the competition, however, will take place on May 4 at 7:00 p.m. at the Elementary Auditorium. Although this sentence has been written many times this year already, it will be the last time that the program takes place at that location, as the new Elementary is scheduled to open in November. Tickets for the May 4 event are $10.00 and can be purchased beforehand from any participant or at the door on the night of the event.

A dress rehearsal will be held the preceding day, Friday May 3, in the same location, at a cost of $5.00. Donations to the program can be made to Alaina Schrenk, or by Venmo to MALAD DYW. Donations

made after Aril 18 will not be able to be included in the program, due to the printing schedule, but will of course be appreciated.

In recent years, Malad’s DYW has gone on to do very well at the State level competition, with last year’s Alexus Tarbet placing first in the Talent category, and the prior year’s Raegan Smith being named the first alternate. The support of friends, family, and the community is what has allowed for the continued success of the program, which provides both important financial support for future academic pursuits for the contestants, as well as deserved recognition for devoting their time and energy to personal improvement and development. Plan to attend the program in May to be an important part of that community support!

18TH Malad Valley Welsh Festival –Celebrating 160 years of Malad's Heritage!

Come to the 18th Malad Valley Welsh Festival –whether or not you are Welsh! Celebrate the history of Malad Valley and learn about the pioneers who settled this area in the 1860s. The Festival will feature some new events and a lot of favorites. The Festival is scheduled for Friday, June 28, and Saturday, June 29, with an evening devotional on Sunday, June 30.

Presentations

Each day of the Festival will begin with an Opening Ceremony, presided over by Blaine Scott, the 2023 Bard of the Festival. The Knight of the Festival will lead past Bards into the Festival, somewhat reminiscent of the pageantry at the eisteddfod held annually in Wales. Besides Blaine, the past Bards of the Welsh Festival are Jan Crowther Myers, Dotty Thorpe Evanson, Cory Webster, and Monte John.

Lucie Thomas Washburn will introduce the theme of this year’s Festival by speaking about dragons, the symbol of Wales, as seen on their flag, (and the Malad High School mascot). Other presentations will feature local speakers. Blaine and Tera Scott will speak

about their month-long trip to Wales last year during which they found ancestors’ homes and villages as well as cathedrals, castles, and scenery. Luke Waldron will dispel the myth that the Welsh are not known for good food. After his trip to Wales last year, he came back with recipes for delicious cookies, breads, rarebit, and other goodies. After the presentation, attendees will be able to sample almost authentic Welsh foods at the “Taste of Wales” booth, sponsored by the Malad High School

INSIDE THE ENTERPRISE

Sunday Fireside

The saga of saving the Welsh language after the English took over the country and banned the use of Welsh in the 1400s will be presented by Bob Crowther at the Sunday evening fireside in the 2nd Ward Building. Bob will use three ancient Welsh Bibles to show

Iran attacks Israel; Israel considers response

Over the weekend, the country of Iran attacked Israel in an unprecedented move. The strikes were reported to have done little damage, but escalated the tension and the stakes in the region as Israel mulls its response. The United States and other allies are cautioning Israel to exercise restraint in its response, in order to avoid a massive expansion of the conflict, which has been ongoing ever since Hamas attacked Israel in October of last year. The death toll in Gaza, which has been the primary location of the fighting, was recently estimated to be nearing the 34,000 figure in casualties since the conflict began, though that number is widely believed to be under-estimated. 41

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OJ Simpson dead of cancer at 76

Former NFL star and broadcaster OJ Simpson died at the age of 76 of cancer. While Simpson had a long and impressive career as both an athlete and a TV and media personality, he will almost certainly be remembered most for his 1995 trial for the murder of his ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman. The trial was a months long sensation that riveted an entire nation, beginning with the infamous slow speed white Bronco chase. The trial was noted for its high-caliber defense team and a variety of innovative and dramatic tactics that ultimately resulted in an acquittal for Simpson on the charges. Simpson would later be convicted of robbery in an unrelated matter of sports memorabilia in 2008 and spent around nine years in prison.

Jury selection underway in Trump “hush money” trial

The selection of a jury for former President Donald Trump began this week, and could potentially be a tumultuous process. Both the prosecution and defense are considering which jurors from the pool they want to dismiss. Each side has ten “strikes” that it is allowed for rejecting potential jurors who will evaluate the case against the former president alleging a criminal conspiracy to undermine election integrity through payments to adult film actress Stormy Daniels to remain quiet about an alleged affair. Trump is the first former president in U.S. history to be go to criminal trial. It is likely that the case will be the only one to be brought before a jury within the timeframe remaining before the 2024 presidential election.

Upcoming Events at the Extension Office

Two classes on canning techniques have already received a lot of attention, and space is filling up fast. Deanna Poulsen will take participants through the process of water bath canning and for a small course fee of $15 per person. No supplies are required, but everyone who takes the class will go home with a pint of their own freshly canned salsa and/or potatoes. Salsa class will be from 5:30-8:00 p.m. Thursday, April 18, and Potato class will be Wednesday, April 24 at the same time. Both classes are “really tailored to people with their own gardens,” Extension Educator Sawyer Fonnesbeck said. Space is limited, so call (208) 766-2243 to reserve your spot.

(Back Left to Right) Aubree Palmer, Madelyn Shaw, Katie Coatney, Tatum Hess, Makiya Shulz; (Front) Baylee Owen, Natalie Webster, Paige Wilson, Aubrey Corbett, Maren Sperry

FCCLA and the Malad Valley Heritage Square.

The Welsh Festival welcomes all visitors to the Malad valley at the end of June.

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how important the Welsh Bible was to preserving the language and culture of Wales.

Welsh Language Class

Welsh language classes will be offered for the first time at the Festival to introduce this difficult language to interested persons. John Shaw will have a small class area set up in the church building so that people can just drop by to learn a few words of Welsh in the afternoons on both days of the Festival.

Music, Poetry, Art

Music, poetry, literature and art have to be part of any Welsh Festival. Celtic musicians will perform on the outdoor amphitheater at Malad City Park. Harpists and western music instrumentalists will perform on Friday evening. A youth concert and a piano ensemble concert will also be held. The Malad Valley Welsh Men’s Chorus will perform several times during the Festival.

Youth poets will recite their poems at the reading on Friday with winners being crowned at the conclusion of the program. The fiction winner will be named at the Festival’s final program. Adult poets will recite their poems at the Finale of the Festival with one winner be-

ing chaired as the Festival Bard and one winner receiving the Patsy Price Scott Poetry Prize. Works of art by the winners of the Youth Art Competition will be displayed in the 2nd Ward Church building.

Other Activities

The Oneida Quilters will host their annual quilt show at the Co-op building during the Festival. Kids’ activities sponsored by the Malad After-School Program will be on Friday, and pioneer games sponsored by the Malad Middle School MathCounts Team will be on Saturday. Guided wagon tours along historic routes in Malad are always popular and allow visitors the opportunity to stop in downtown Malad at the Quilt Show, the Oneida Pioneer Museum, and the 142-year-old Malad Presbyterian Church. The Oneida County Library’s Friends of the Library will sponsor a book sale during the Festival.

Whether or not you have ever been to Wales, you will want to take a “Walk through Wales” in the display area of the Church, where enlarged photo banners will bring Wales to Malad. Family histories of many of Malad Valley’s first pioneer families will be on display so that attendees can determine how

IHLA Charter Board of Directors

Idaho Home Learning Academy (IHLA) charter school is seeking a resident of Oneida County to serve on the Board of Directors. Starting in July 2024, individuals will attend monthly board meetings, participate in training, and attend conferences. The function of the Board of Directors is to make policy, advise, evaluate, and keep the community informed of the needs, purposes, values, and status of the charter school.

The ability to attend monthly board meetings in person during daytime hours and participate in training opportunities that will require travel to specific destinations if needed.

Applicants are required to send a resume, cover letter, and biography to Valorie Hubbard via email (valorie.hubbard@malad.us) or deliver them to 195 S 300 E, Malad, ID before June 11, 2024 at 3:00 pm.

many cousins they have with Malad Valley roots. Lots of food booths be available, selling everything from corn dogs to waffles to ice cream. Authentic Welsh food will be sold at the “Taste of Wales” booth.

Craft booths will sell practical and whimsical items throughout the Festival. The Welsh Country Store will sell souvenirs of Wales and the Welsh Festival.

Attendees will have the opportunity to have their pictures taken with the Knight of the Festival.

Additional Information

The Malad Valley Welsh Festival is partially funded by grants from the Idaho Humanities Council and the Bistline Foundation through the Idaho Community Foundation and generous donations from local businesses and organizations. Admission to the Festival is free although some individual events will charge participation fees. Donations are very welcome.

For the complete schedule and additional information, please see www. welshfestival.com or call Malad City Hall at 208-766-4010.

STEM Night for Girl Scouts

Kristy Zahn, Service Unit Manager

On Monday, we had 11 Girl Scouts from Malad (K - 5th) and 2 of their friends (K & 4th) join Kristen McAdams from Girl Scouts of Silver Sage in Boise and I for an evening of Backyard STEM. The girls started off coloring their own birdhouses, which are perfectly sized for a hummingbird. They talked about different types of birds that they have seen and heard around town. The girls worked as a group to make their first observation in their nature journal, a labeled butterfly diagram.

Next the girls split into pairs and rotated through child-friendly microscopes and two digital microscopes. They looked at preserved specimens of butterflies, spiders, and different insects as well as some plants. The girls took lots of notes and made diagrams of what they observed in their nature journals. Each girl that participated got to take home a backpack with a magnifying glass and nature journal along with bird seed for their new birdhouse. If you would like more information about joining or volunteering with Girl Scouts in Oneida County please email maladgirlscouts@gmail.com

There will be many booths and vendors at the Welsh Festival to enjoy. L-R Mahayla Crowther, Kiya Crowther and Lila Crowther.

93rd Idaho FFA State Convention

Lexie Evans, FFA Advisor

Last week over 1,620 FFA Members attended the Idaho FFA State Convention in Twin Falls, Idaho. Among those students, 20 members belong to the Malad FFA Chapter. While at the state convention, our Members participated in Livestock Judging, Horse Judging, Floral Design, Extemporaneous Public Speaking, and Agriculture Education. We also had two members represent Malad FFA as Delegates and one student participated in the State Officer Nominating Committee.

Team Members--

Floral Team: Bella Smith, Miley Paleer, Jaezie Jensen, and Jenetta Jacaway.

Livestock: Kimball Carter, Cale Carter, Kendyl Reeder, Lindy Williams, Brooke Isaacson, and Caleb Roe.

Horse Team: McCoy VanBebber, Emma Lloyd, Bella Smith, and BreEll Ferree.

Agriculture Education: Sabrina Nipko.

Extemporaneous Public Speaking: Mary Moss.

Delegates: Mary Moss and Alexa Cram. State Officer Nominating Committee: Tattum Hess.

On Friday Morning, Ryelur Jensen, Alivia Waldron, Tatum Hess, and Whitnee Waldron received their Idaho FFA State Degrees. They received their plaque and state degree pin to be worn on their FFA Jacket. To earn this Degree students must have been an active FFA member for at least two years, have been enrolled in 2 years of Ag classes, productively invested $1000, or worked 300 hours outside of class time in their supervised agricultural experience (fair projects, farms, jobs, research projects, etc). They must participate in Five FFA activities above the chapter

level and complete 25 hours of community service. They also take an FFA knowledge and Parliamentary Procedure exam.

Malad FFA also was awarded the “Chapter Growth Award” for the second year in a row. This award is given to a chapter that has a 10%- 25% member increase.

Malad FFA also took 1st in the chapter Scrapbook contest. Our two historians, Jaezie Jensen and Tatum Hess put together a high-quality scrapbook full of events, awards, and FFA History from the 2023-2024 year. Mrs. Lexie Evans was also installed as the Southeastern Idaho District FFA Advisor for the 2024-2025 school year.

While in Twin Falls we visited the Shoshone Falls and Perrine Memorial Bridge. We toured the Jerom Cheese and Glambia Cheese. We learned the detailed process of producing high-quality cheese.

Overall, this trip was a great experience for our members. We have seen great success in all our teams and a tremendous amount of growth this year! We appreciate our Malad FFA Alumni and Supporters group for their financial contributions as well as the support of our administration and school board.

We encourage you to follow the Malad FFA Chapter on Social media to see more photos and updates in the classroom and FFA. If you would like more information about our Alumni and supporters please reach out to an advisor or administrator at Malad High School.

Members of the club pictured in group shots include: Advisor Lexie Evans, with Cale Carter, Kimball Carter, Alexa Cram, BreElle Ferree, Tatum Hess, Brookelin Isaacson, Jenetta Jacaway, Jaezie Jensen, Ryelur Jensen, Emma Lloyd, Mary Moss, Miley Palmer, Sabrina Nipko, Kendall Reeder, Caleb Roe, Bella Smith, McCoy VanBebber, Alivia Waldron, Whitnee Waldron, Lindy Williams.

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month

Teal Tuesday

Join OCC on April 23 for Teal Tuesday!

4 points corner by Idaho Real Estate group. Starts at 3:00 pm and ends when the tacos are all gone!

It’s okay to taco ‘bout consent in intimate relationships!

Tatum Hess and Jaezie Jensen with the 1st place award in the Chapter Scrapbook Contest.

The FFA club poses at Shoshone Falls

The Malad FFA Club at the State Convention in Twin Falls. A full list of members is included in the article.

Ryelur Jensen, Alivia Waldron, Whitnee Waldron, and Tatum Hess received their FFA State Degrees.

Exit 13 Antique Show returns to Malad

Over the weekend, a number of vendors packed the busy Event Center to display their merchandise, talk with interested shoppers, and spend some time in the Malad Valley. Most of the vendors were returning to the venue, having found it a great experience during past shows. The common connection between all of those participants was their appreciation of the energy and enthusiasm of organizer Bryon Lyons.

“Bryon is awesome,” Christina Lillie said. Lillie runs Wysteria Sage and Vintage Menagerie in Pocatello. “He’s always a lot of fun to work with.” Lillie’s booth has a wide variety of items, from vintage clothes and jewelry to craft items representing a selection of items from her physical store on Pocatello’s Main Street.

Other vendors operate businesses which primarily travel a circuit of shows and festivals, focus on on-line sales, or a combination of multiple approaches.

Robert and Jackie McConaughy from East Meets West Antiques and Auctions are a couple who spends their time together in the antique business traveling to various towns around the region. Malad is one of the stops they look forward to. “It’s a great little show,” Robert says. “We’ve always done real well here. Enough to bring us back, that’s for sure!”

Around the venue, a shopper with an eye for the lovingly curated antique, pop culture memorabilia, western craft creation, or almost anything else is likely to find something tempting them into parting with their money. Robert Valdez has been

bringing a booth to Exit 13 in the past few years since it began with a range of vintage toys and collectibles that can’t help but catch the eye of anyone who has been a child in the last 60 or more years.

Bettie Marble’s table, in addition to southwestern style jewelry, had on hand a full still, rumored to be functional but untested. Brian Burger from Hands of Time in Pleasantview, Utah, had a number of antique items, including a range of luxury watches. And the list of possible finds went on and on.

In addition to the antiques, Troy Allen from the RACOON club was on hand selling raffle tickets to support the club’s potential move into a new building following the Forest Service decision to move the location of the repeater they had been operating as part of the county’s emergency response network. The raffle prizes include a handmade bell by Doug Adams, as well as a handmade quilt.

The RACOON (Radio Amateur Club of Oneida Neighbors) meet the first Thursday of the month in the Search and Rescue building, and run a radio check in on frequency 448.950 Sunday nights at 8:00 p.m. President Bill Drury can be contacted for more information on joining the club or purchasing raffle tickets.

The Exit 13 show is held twice a year in the spring and the fall. Expect to see some of the same vendors, as well as new faces later in the year! “It’s a great location,” Marble said. “People here are fun to talk to, and they’re very discriminating in their buying. They know what they’re looking for!”

Library Afterschool Programs

Elizabeth

Oneida School District

At Malad Elementary there are 63 students enrolled in the afterschool program. Not all students come every day, but they do average anywhere between 40 and 63. They go to the Oneida County Library once a month and split into two groups. The kids have loved all the activities the Oneida County Library provides for them. Oneida County Library provides lots of activities for them at the Library and the kids look forward to being there. Other activities for them also include 4-H, PE, Legos, Stem Activities, and a magician comes each month for them as well. Paula Hannah runs the afterschool program at Malad Elementary. Malad Middle School also runs an after-school program. They have 29 students enrolled in their program. And

they also go third Thursday of every month. The kids enjoy those activities the Oneida County Library provides for them as it helps enrich their learning. The middle school also does a STEAM activity once a week. On Monday, they switch off between cooking and crafts, and then on Thursdays, a community member will come in with an activity. Jackie Stayner runs the afterschool program at the Middle School.

The Oneida County Library is a major partner with the Afterschool Program, and one of the main reasons they were able to get the grants to do these programs are because Crystal Kimberling asked the Library to not only help write the grant, but also be a major partner.

The library is an essential part of our community and provides literacy and other programs within the community.

Troy Allen sells raffle tickets to support the RACOON club.

Robert and Jackie McConaughy run “East Meets West”

Vendor Christina Lillie from Pocatello

Elizabeth Kent supervises after school activities at the library.

Kent,

PARENTS/GUARDIANS: Jaclyn Nielsen, Kirk Nielsen, Jonathan Shaw, Katie Shaw

HIGH SCHOOL: MHS

COLLEGE CHOICE: Idaho State

University

CAREER GOAL: Clinical Psychologist

ACTIVITIES: Cross Country; Chamber Choir; Academic Team; Piano; All-State Choir

ACHIEVEMENTS: All-State Choir-Alto 1; 2023 Academic Team District Champions; Young Women’s Personal Progress Medallion; 2022 Superior Alto Solo and State Qualifier in IMEA District V Competition

TALENT & SELECTION: Piano Solo, Moonlight Sonata: 3rd Movement, Ludwig van Beethoven

PARENTS/GUARDIANS: Wendy Owens, Ryon Owens

HIGH SCHOOL: MHS

COLLEGE CHOICE: Idaho State

University

CAREER GOAL: Aesthetic Injector

ACTIVITIES: Drill team for 3 years (dress mistress); Student Council (Pep Rep); Track; Volleyball

ACHIEVEMENTS: 1st Place Solo; Honor Roll: 2023 3A Dance Academic State Champs

TALENT & SELECTION: Jazz Dance, Ruby Blue, Roisin Murphy

PARENTS/GUARDIANS: Jason Sperry, Jennifer Sperry

HIGH SCHOOL: MHS

COLLEGE CHOICE: Idaho State

University

CAREER GOAL: NICU or Labor and Delivery Nurse

ACTIVITIES: Drill Team; Plays— Beauty and the Beast, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Calamity Jane, Cinderella, Newsies, Annie, It Begins with Balloons, Annie Get Your Gun, Shrek, and more; Chamber Choir; Church Youth Committees

TALENT & SELECTION: Jazz Dance Solo, Hound Dog, Elvis Presley

Madelyn Shaw

Maren Sperry

Baylee Owens

HOSA Cadaver Lab

Dragon Doings

By The Malad High School Journalism Class

By: Addison Williams and Paisley Smith

This past Tuesday, our HOSA members got the opportunity to visit Utah State University’s Cadaver Lab. There, the students were able to see many different cadavers. They also shuffled through stations and saw how organs sit differently in certain bodies. Emma Bird, HOSA Vice President, said this about the trip, “My instructor was funny and hit me with a spinal cord. I liked seeing all the body parts and how they fit in the body.” At each station, there was a whiteboard with various information about each cadaver like their name, the condition they were in, and the surgeries that had been performed on them. Baylor Bean, a Senior HOSA member, said, “My favorite part was seeing others squirm at each station.” This was a great experience for our HOSA members that plan on going

Aubree Palmer becoming a state officer.

By Cora Asay

On April 10 through April 12

FCCLA went to Boise and Aubree Palmer was running to be a state FCCLA officer. She had an amazing chance to run up against eight other candidates from all over the state for a state officer position. They got to talk and explain their reasoning about why they should become one. Show their ability to speak on the spot with draw bags and explain how that random object relates to FCCLA. She had all of the support of the chapter that was there to help cheer her on. She was elected the position of vice president for the 24-25 year.She will do an amazing job through the year with this position.

Mr. MHS!

By: Paisley Smith and Addison Williams

On April 6th, Brynlee Bastian and the Student Council put on Mr. MHS for Brynlee’s Senior Project. This year there were ten wonderful participants competing for the title and many category awards. Before the competition, two of the categories had already occurred. Each participant had a ten-minute interview with the judges and the young man with the highest grade point average was decided. Kolton Cox, the Overall Interview Winner, expressed his feelings after winning the award, “I was somewhat surprised. My favor-

ite part of Mr. MHS was holding the last note in my song, “Stars” from Les Miserable.”

At the competition, the participants started with a fabulous opening number that wowed the audience and judges. The two groups then did their six-minute fitness routine. Curtis Huckaby, Mr. MHS, explained his feelings after winning, “I felt absolutely ecstatic. I enjoyed the fitness routine the most because it was fun.” After both groups had completed fitness, each participant performed their ninety-second talent. Hayes Teeples, one of the 2nd Alternates and the Overall Talent winner, said this about his award, “It felt good. My favorite part of the whole experience was sharing my 2nd Alternate award with Jes Schow.” To finish off the judged portion of the night, the participants then answered a question on-stage in their Self-Expression routine. In the end, everyone went home with at least one award. Zach Richardson got Luscious Locks and a Spirit award. Adam Reiss earned the Best Smile award. Ryan Hubbard received Self-Expression Runner-Up and Macho Muscles. Hunter Wray was awarded the Overall Fitness award. Dylan Moss got Best Dressed and Overall Self-Expression. Josh Pickett earned Talent Runner-Up and Spirit award. Jes Schow received Witty Wisdom, Fitness Runner-Up, and a 2nd Alternate award. Hayes Teeples got Overall Talent and a 2nd Alternate award. Kolton Cox got Overall Interview and the 1st Alternate award.

Curtis Huckaby won Overall Scholastic, Interview Runner-Up and was crowned Mr. MHS!

Malad Softball Win

By: Becca McCracken

On April 8th, the Lady Dragons won a softball game ten to four against Logan High School. Soph -

General Conference Report

By Allison Eliason

The annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints was held April 6 and 7, comprising five general sessions. The Saturday morning session opened with President Jeffrey R. Holland, Acting President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. President Holland last gave an address in the General Conference in October 2022 as he has dealt with a number of health concerns.

In his address he testified of and shared gratitude for “the efficacy of resolute prayers” as the opening speaker of the session. “I testify that God hears every prayer we offer and responds to each of them according to the path He has outlined for our perfection.”

Elder David A. Bednar of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles spoke in the Saturday afternoon session about the need in a hectic world for the blessing of inner spiritual stillness. “As the foundation of our lives is built upon the Savior, we are blessed to ‘be still’ — to have a spiritual assurance that God is our Heavenly Father, we are His children, and Jesus Christ is our Savior,” he said.

Elder Quentin L. Cook of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles taught about moral agency and being one with Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ through the Savior’s Atonement. “Without moral agency, we could not learn, progress, or choose to be one with Christ,” he taught. “To receive the blessings of the Savior’s Atonement, we must affirmatively exercise our moral agency to choose Christ and obey His commandments.”

Later that evening, Sister Andrea Muñoz Spannaus, Second Counselor in the Young Women General Presidency, taught through the story of David and Goliath how the youth have strengths, much like David’s stones, that can be used against the adversary.

Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles was the final speaker of the evening. El -

der Uchtdorf gave steps to finding a higher peace through Jesus Christ and joy — “the very purpose of God’s plan for His children.” He concluded by saying, “The Apostle of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints said, “I have learned that if we draw near to God and reach out to touch Him, we can indeed find healing, peace and joy.”

Elder Ronald A. Rasband opened the Sunday morning session as he talked about the power of words in our lives. He said, “I promise that if we ‘feast upon the words of Christ’ that lead to salvation, our Prophet’s words that guide and encourage us, and our own words that speak of who we are and what we hold dear, the powers of heaven will pour down upon us.”

He also suggested that we all employ three simple phrases as deal with loved ones, friends, and even those that aren’t our friends- “Thank you,” “I’m sorry,” and “I love you.” Comparing living the gospel of Jesus Christ to kayaking in the ocean, Elder Dale G. Renlund of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles said building spiritual momentum helps individuals avoid falling when adversarial waves hit. The same size wave that a moving kayak can absorb without tipping can cause a stopped kayak to roll over in the water.

Likewise, making efforts to grow spiritually can help an individual avoid spiritually falling when temptations or challenges come into their life. “If we maintain spiritual momentum by continually ‘rowing’ toward the Savior, we are safer and more secure because our eternal life depends on our faith in Him,” he said.

The Sunday afternoon session included the address of newly sustained apostle Elder Patrick Kearon who was appointed following the death of Elder M. Russel Ballard.

Teaching of God’s plan for His children to return to His presence he said, “God wants for us a radical reorientation of our selfish and prideful impulses, the eviction of the natural man, for us to ‘go, and

omore Aubrey Shultz, one of the teams shortstops, states, “It was definitely one of our harder wins. The scores were pretty even up until towards the end of the game.” Even up against a larger, 4A school, the Lady Dragons pulled through and won with six points above the opposition. The next softball home game is on April 10th, against Bear Lake.

Malad Baseball Travels to Tournament

By Aubree Palmer and Alex Christensen

Friday the 15th, the Malad Dragons had the opportunity to go and compete in Fruitland, Idaho. For their first game, Malad went head to head with New Plymouth. When asking Bryson Howe about his perspective throughout the game he enthusiastically replied, “I feel like we did pretty good! We got some good hits.” Walking away with an incredible win, scoring 9-6, Malad triumphantly entered their second game. Facing Fruitland for their final showdown, Mr. Howe recounted the feeling before the game as, “pretty good” and fervently stated “I felt like we could have beat them.” Fighting with all they had to keep Fruitland at bay, the efforts of Malad High School’s Varsity Baseball team unfortunately did not contribute to a win. Nevertheless, they still fought hard, and promoted true Dragon pride and perseverance.

sin no more,’” he said. “Are there things we need to do, commandments to keep, aspects of our natures to change? Yes. But with His grace, those are within our reach, not beyond our grasp,” he taught.

A number of speakers addressed the purpose of latter-day temples, temple worship and the blessing of modern day temples. President Dallin H. Oaks said, “Today Latter-day Saints have a better understanding of the role of covenants in the restored Church. The Church’s growth and its purpose in building temples worldwide is to bless the children of God through temple worship and unique blessings associated with being bound to the Savior through covenants.

“Covenants are inherent in each of the ordinances of salvation and exaltation this restored Church administers,” he said. Later he continued, “Persons who wear their garments faithfully and keep their temple covenants affirm their role as disciples of the Lord Jesus Christ,” he said Elder Ulisses Soares of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles said to have “covenant confidence through Jesus Christ” means trusting in the quiet, yet certain, assurance of receiving the blessings that God promises for those who keep their covenants — a blessing needed amid the challenging circumstances of the day.

“Confidence through Jesus Christ is gained with humility, living a righteous life and honoring covenants made in the temple. The Savior asks each member to come to the temple spiritually prepared. “Preparation isn’t just for those going to the temple for the first time. We should all be perpetually preparing to go to the house of the Lord,” he said.

President Henry B. Eyring, Second Counselor in the First Presidency, testified of the importance of temple covenants and urged all to qualify and become eligible to attend the temple. “As one attends the temple, they can be reminded of their eternal nature, relation -

ship with the Father and His Son and desire to return to their heavenly home. “Trials, challenges, and heartaches will surely come to all of us. … Yet, as we attend the temple and remember our covenants, we can prepare to receive personal direction from the Lord,” he said.

Elder Gerrit W. Gong of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles taught that “when we trust God and His love for us, even our greatest heartbreaks can in the end work together for our good.” Because of Jesus Christ’s Atonement, He not only redeems one from sin, but understands each pain and affliction. “In time and eternity, His triumph over death and hell can make all things right.”

Even President Russel M. Nelson bore testimony of the temple, saying, “Here is my promise. Nothing will help you more to hold fast to the iron rod than worshiping in the temple as regularly as your circumstances permit. Nothing will protect you more as you encounter the world’s mists of darkness. Nothing will bolster your testimony of the Lord Jesus Christ and His Atonement or help you understand God’s magnificent plan more. Nothing will soothe your spirit more during times of pain. Nothing will open the heavens more. Nothing! The temple is the gateway to the greatest blessings God has for each of us.”

At the conclusion of his talk, he announced an additional fifteen temples that will be erected around the world, including Uturoa, French Polynesia

Chihuahua, Mexico

Florianópolis, Brazil

Rosario, Argentina

Edinburgh, Scotland

Brisbane Australia South Area

Victoria, British Columbia

Yuma, Arizona

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LOOKING BACK

5 YEARS AGO (2019)

Top scholastic honors were recently announced by Malad High School for the Class of 2019 where Gentry Hooste was named as valedictorian and Shawnee Simson was named salutatorian of this year’s graduating class. Both will represent their class and will speak during commencement Exorcises on May 22.

Josy Chelette and Doyle Williams were the winners for the men and women Bowler of the Year. Josy rolled a 624 series to win in the women’s division and Doyle had a 604 to claim the men’s title.

Bowlers of the month were selected each month during the league season by the high handicap series. those bowlers then compete, and the top bowlers earn the title of Bowler of the Year.

Women who were qualified to participate were Cindy Gibbs, Carla Williams, Alexis Bybee and Josy Chelette.

Those who qualified to participate in the men’s bowl off were Stacy Thomas, Sam Woodward, Joey Keele, Derrick Tripp, Marty Hill and Doyle Williams.

The Brothers of Steel, a local wrestling team, competed at the Idaway State Tournament in Nampa on Saturday, April 6. Eleven wrestlers competed at the state competition with nine bringing home medals.

Those competing were Rustin Montgomery, Bentley Maddox, Riggin Montgomery, Oakley Maddox, Braun Nalder, Keathen Edwards, Drake Morrison, Porter Ward, J.D. Atkinson, Austin Nalder and Jace Nalder.

10 YEARS AGO (2014)

Malad High School has a new student organization aimed at helping students take a stand against tobacco. The group, TATU, stands for Teens Against Tobacco Use. There are currently eight students participating in the group, Members include Bethany Gunter, Paige Gunter, Belle Woosley, Cassy Johnson, Harley Harrison, Josie Hoffman, Natalie Peterson and Mariah Sands. The group’s advisor is Mrs. Leah Hunt.

The 10th annual Malad Valley Welsh Festival will celebrate the arrival in 1864 of the Welsh pioneers who settled Malad and the surrounding area 150 years ago. An updated version of the play “Voices of the Valley,” written by sisters Elaine Jones Castleton and Mabel Jones Gabbott, will be presented on both Friday and Saturday on the amphitheater at Malad City park.

The Malad High School boys’ basketball team landed six players on the 2A Fifth District All-Conference boys’ basketball team. Zack Jeppsen and Nishon Neal were selected as members of the First Team. Brody Hubbard was named to the Second Team. Honorable Mention selections included Brett Hansen, Josh Jensen and Jason Jensen.

15 YEARS AGO (2009)

March precipitation at the Oxford Snotel Site measured 3.0 inches, which is 100 percent of normal, according to Linda Daniels at the Soil Conservation Office.

Malad Elementary students presented their annual spring program, “I’m Proud to be An American” on March 25 and 26 under the direction of Helen Ward. Along with Mrs. Ward, there are other members of the Malad Elementary Faculty who helped to make this program so successful each year. They include: Principal Dotty Evanson, Jon Christiansen, Rebecca Firth, Kathie Tubbs, Cinniman Schwartz, and all the teachers at Malad Elementary who work with their classes.

The Fifth Grade students were able to participate in a unique field trip. Traveling to the Idaho National History Museum on March 25. The students were able to learn from hands on experience. Along with learning about the rock cycle through the displays in the museum, the students learned about magnets and electricity, getting a chance to make their own motors that could be used as speakers. They also learned about cells by looking through a microscope at the cells of an onion peel.

The 2A Fifth District has selected their 2008 – 2009 All-Conference teams. Trever Thorpe was selected for the First Team in the boys’ division. Jared Jones was named as a member of the Second Team. Both Cody Cottam and Kaden Goddard were names as Honorable Mentions. Shancee Smith was the only Lady Dragon selected to a team this season

25 YEARS AGO (1999)

Airman Basic Christy M. Treasure graduated from Air Force Basic Training at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas on March 26. For shooting the M-16 rifle on the firing range, Treasure received the Marksmanship ribbon. She is currently at Keesler Air Force Base in Mississippi for Computer Tech School.

Professional Folk Dancer, Salvador Reyes, will be coming to Malad Elementary School on April 19 to 30. As an Artist in Residence sponsored by the Idaho Commission on the Arts, the National Endowment for the Arts, and the Oneida County School District, he will spend two weeks dealing specifically with the folk dances of Mexico – their history, costuming, and choreography.

Brady Robbins was one of the participants in the 11th Idaho State National Geographic Geography Bee. Brady qualified and was able to compete at the Elkhorn Resort in Sun Valley on April 9.

The American Legion Post #65 will be sending two delegates to the 56th Annual Idaho Gem Boys State. The 1999 session is slated for the week of June 6-12 at Gowen Field in Boise. T.C. Williams and Trace Downey will be representing Oneida County. 45 YEARS AGO (1979)

Special graduation exercises are scheduled for Friday, April 13, to honor those who have completed the course of study in the adult education program sponsored by Idaho State University. Randy Willie, adult education instructor in Malad, reported that 20 will participate in the cap and gown ceremonies to receive certificates of achievement along with most receiving General Equivalency Diplomas (GED). At the head of the class are Peggy Smith, registering the highest course scores, and LaRetta Gugelman, highest GED results.

The music department made a good showing last week at music festival, with both the band and the choir receiving excellent ratings There were also a number of students who did things on an individual basis. Those involved in instrumentals were: Sharon Jones, receiving a good rating; Brian Cowlishaw, excellent; Pam Nielsen and Robin Naugler, excellent on their flute duet; Jeanette John, superior. Taking solos to festival were: Tom Jenkins, receiving an excellent; Tim Esplin, excellent; Kathryn Jones, excellent; Lori May, excellent and Trudy Williams, superior.

55 YEARS AGO (1969)

Pictured in The Idaho Enterprise are some of the Oneida County World War I veterans being honored during the American Legion’s 50th Anniversary. Pictured are Sam Lusk, Edgar

Thorpe, George Williams, Charles Waldron, Dalam Kent, Pete Thomas, Milton T. Jones, Robert L. Thomas, Cornelius Jones, David P. Jones, Dan W. Thomas, Walt Davis, Lee Ekstrom, Joe Colton, Jack Ezell, Lyle G. Tapper, D. L. (Bud) Peck, Morgan W. Tovey, Lawrence D. Jones, Sid Folland and Miles Larsen. Other WWI servicemen of Oneida being honored by the Legion during the year are Lee Morgan, Gene Dalton, LeRoy Davis, Stillman Harris, McKinley Jenkins, Henry T. Jones, Rollie Jones, Warren Jones, William J. Jones, Thomas H. Lloyd, Orson H. Mabey, Sr., Wilford Parry, J. D. Price, Joel A. Smith, LeRoy D. Thomas, Caleb O. Nibert, William D. Clark, Charles Gardner, Daniel E. Thomas, Rollin Showell.

Pictured in The Idaho Enterprise are co-owners of the Chat ‘N Chew Motor Inn, Mr. and Mrs. Elton Ashton and Mr. and Mrs. Cecil John, shown in the banquet room of the newly decorated 19-room facility during the formal opening of the Motor Inn Saturday afternoon. About 500 visitors inspected the facility.

Dennis Evans, former Malad High School athlete, was credited this week by Coach Babe Caccia of Idaho State University as turning in an outstanding performance at Boise last weekend as the ISU baseball team tied for first place with the University of Idaho and Boise State College in the annual Boise Classic. Taking the mound against the University of Montana, the stylish southpaw pitched his team to a 3-0 victory as he issued only one hit and struck out 13 batters.

65 YEARS AGO (1959)

The Malad High School track team is getting ready for a meet at Marsh Valley April 14. The Dragons and their coach, AJay Jones, met the Preston team at Bear River for a work out. Complete roster of the track team is as follows Dennis Gleed, Jerry Bush, Doug Thorpe, Elden Hess, Bobby John, Dennis Baker, Lowell Castleton, Alden Neal, Gerald Williams, Tommy Jenson, Wallace Smith, Brent Thorpe, Burke Peterson, David Robins, Ken VanLeuven, Dennis Williams, Mark Howard, Mike Archibald, Dale Evans, Blaine Taylor, Laurell Kent, Ralph Price, Dale Atkinson, Adrian Jones, Kerry South, Fred Davis, Ken Grover, Denney Christensen, H. B. Hess, Jerry Evans, Everett Wharton, James Hartvigsen, David Jones, Tommy Palmer, Lloyd Bush, Dennis Brown, Paul Evans and LaMont Harrison. Sod Williams, Arbon, director of the

Intermountain Quarter Horse Association and Mrs. Williams attended a quarter horse clinic at Logan recently. The Association has encouraged 4-H clubs to form horse clubs and hopes to get some organized in this area this spring.

75 YEARS AGO (1949)

Gene Caldwell led the Malad High seniors to victory in the inter class track meet Thursday as he amassed 20 points by winning four first place events, the 100 yard dash, 220 yard dash, high jump and broad jump. Outstanding event of the afternoon was Caldwell’s 19 foot 10 inch broad jump.

The marriage of Miss Charlene Peterson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. P. C. Peterson of Garland, to Eldon D. Corbridge, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence G. Corbridge of Malad, was solemnized in Logan LDS Temple Wednesday with ElRay Christiansen, president, officiating at the ceremony.

Miss Betty Lou South and Miss Jeanine Parry have been chosen delegates by the American Legion Auxiliary to attend the third annual session of Idaho Girls’ State on the University of Idaho campus, Moscow, June 13 to 18. Alternates are Misses Bunny Lee Dudley and Sharon Jones. Friday evening at the Malad High School gymnasium, members of the Junior class honored the Senior class at the Junior Prom, outstanding social event of the school year. “Blue Champagne”, the theme used in the decorations, was effective and made the hall attractive in color and setting. The traditional promenade formed an “M” in a graceful manner. The march was led by Neil Griffiths, junior class president, and his partner, Helen Edwards, followed by the senior class president, Lloyd Sweeten, and his partner, Orpha Hawkins. At the end were Dale Daniels, student body president, and his partner, Betty Jones.

85 YEARS AGO (1939)

A group of Singing Mothers from Malad Stake left Monday for Salt Lake City to join the 1200 Singing Mothers who are participating in the general conference. Those from Malad Stake attending are Mrs. S. A. Hendricks, Mrs. H W. Thomas, Mrs. LeRoy Davis, Mrs. Alice Ransom, Mrs. John L. Evans, Mrs. LeRoy Horsley, Mrs. C. L. Sorensen, Mrs. Margaret E. Jones, Mrs. Hugh Griffiths, Miss Mary Ward, Mrs. Verl Moon, Mrs. Junius L. Crowther.

SCHOOL MENU

Malad Elementary Breakfast

All Breakfast Served with Juice or Milk

Monday, April 22 - Cereal Assortment, Mini Pancakes, Fruit

Tuesday, April 23 - Cereal Assortment, Apple Cinnamon Texas Toast, Fruit

Wednesday, April 24 - Cereal Assortment, Breakfast Pizza, Fruit

Thursday, April 25 - Cereal Assortment, Muffin, Fruit

Malad Middle Breakfast

All Breakfast Served with Juice or Milk

Monday, April 22 - Cereal Assortment, Breakfast on a Stick, Fruit

Tuesday, April 23 - Cereal Assortment, Sweet Bread, Fruit

Wednesday, April 24 - Cereal Assortment, Breakfast Scramble, Fruit

Thursday, April 25 - Cereal Assortment, Max Pancakes, Fruit

Malad High Breakfast

All Breakfast Served with Juice or Milk

Monday, April 22 - Cereal Assortment, Breakfast on a Stick, Fruit

Tuesday, April 23 - Cereal Assortment, Sweet Bread, Fruit

Wednesday, April 24 - Cereal Assortment, Breakfast Scramble, Fruit

Thursday, April 25 - Cereal Assortment, Max Pancakes, Fruit

Choices of Milk, Fresh Fruit & Veggies Served Daily in all Schools

Malad Elementary Lunch

Monday, April 22 – Crispito,

Curlew Senior Citizens’ Menu

Every meal served with Juice/ Milk/Coffee

April 23 - Chicken Cordon Bleu, Green Beans, Oranges, Salad Bar, Roll, Dessert

April 25 - Chicken Dumpling Soup, Broccoli, Pineapple, Salad Bar, Roll, Dessert

ON THIS DAY

1775 Paul Revere and William Dawes ride from Charlestown to Lexington warning “the regulars are coming!”

1783 American Revolution: George Washington issues General Order announcing the end of hostilities with Britain, giving thanks to the Almighty, and offering congratulations and authorizing an extra ration of alcohol to the troops to celebrate

1906 San Francisco earthquake and fire kills nearly 4,000 while destroying 75% of the city

1909 Joan of Arc receives beautification by the Roman Catholic Church at St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican

1912 Cunard liner RMS Carpathia brings 705 survivors from the RMS Titanic to New York City

1924 First crossword puzzle book

Cheesy Refried Beans, Food Choice – Carrot Sticks or Fruit Cocktail

Tuesday, April 23 – Mandarin Chicken Bowl, Breadstick, Food Choice – Broccoli or Apple

Wednesday, April 24 – Spaghetti & Meatballs, Garlic Bread, Food Choice – Corn or Peaches

Thursday, April 25 – Chicken Sandwich, Chips, Food Choice – Sliced Cucumbers or Pears

Malad Middle Lunch

Monday, April 22 – Santa Fe Turkey Wrap, Chips, Salad Bar, Food Choice – Carrot Sticks or Mandarin

Oranges

Tuesday, April 23 – Popcorn Chicken Bowl, Breadstick, Salad Bar, Food Choice – Green Beans or Grapes

Wednesday, April 24 – Ham & Cheese Ripper, Chips, Salad Bar, Food Choice – Corn or Peaches

Thursday, April 25 – Meatball Sub, Baked Fries, Salad Bar, Food Choice – Celery Sticks or Pears

Malad High Lunch

Monday, April 22 – Santa Fe Turkey Wrap, Chips, Salad Bar, Food Choice – Carrot Sticks or Mandarin

Oranges

Tuesday, April 23 – Popcorn Chicken Bowl, Breadstick, Salad Bar, Food Choice – Green Beans or Grapes

Wednesday, April 24 – Ham & Cheese Ripper, Chips, Salad Bar, Food Choice – Corn or Peaches

Thursday, April 25 – Meatball Sub, Baked Fries, Salad Bar, Food Choice – Celery Sticks or Pears

Malad Senior Citizens’ Menu

Every meal served with Juice/ Milk/Coffee

April 19 - French Dip Sandwiches, 3 Bean Salad, Applesauce, Dessert

April 24 - Beef Stroganoff, Carrots, Pears, Dessert

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1934 First “Washateria” (laundromat) opens in Fort Worth, Texas

1955 First “Walk”/”Don’t Walk” lighted street signals installed

1963 Dr. James Campbell performed the first human nerve transplant

1987 Gregory Robertson does a 200-mph free fall to save unconscious skydiver near Coolidge, Arizona

2013 Two earth-like planets are discovered orbiting the Star Kepler-62

2023 Fox News settles lawsuit with Dominion Voting Systems for $787.5 million, moments before trial, with Fox admitting it had defamed Dominion during U.S. 2020 election by broadcasting conspiracy theories

CLASSIFIEDS

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ANNOUNCEMENTS, MALAD

AA/NA MEETINGS, Tuesday and Thursday at 8:00 p.m., Saturday, 7:00 p.m., Call: Rick M. 208-7663584; or Gary B. 435-230-3734; or AA Hotline 208-235-1444. (152)

BIRTHDAYS

Rachel Love, April 19

Geri Potter, April 19

Steven Ward, April 19

Shayla Winder, April 19

Travis Hanks, April 20

Cody Hoskins, April 20

Natalie Ogden, April 20

Kamas Reel, April 20

Joan Hawkins, April 20

Sondra Ekstrom, April 21

Shelia Hawkins, April 21

Marla McCellan, April 21

Charles Moon, Sr., April 22

Hayden Schwartz, April 22

Darren Tapp, April 22

Judy Vaughan, April 22

ANNOUNCEMENTS, MALAD ALANON - We are only a phone call away. For information on meetings, call 208-220-5295 or 208-251-9808. (1-52)

Diane Anderson, April 23

Merrill Cornelius, April 23

Gloria Timothy, April 23

Kelly Wakley, April 23

Shellie Eliason, April 24

Jed Friedli, April 24

Brigham Ty Jones, April 24

Doug Williams, April 24

Justin Campbell, April 25

Raona Kesler, April 25

Edna King, April 25

Shancy Price, April 25

Tracy Tapp, April 25

David Thorsted, April 25

Angie Williams, April 25

Grandparents Only

Not recommended for parents or kids...

By Gramma Dot

Quilting is an art form. During The Evening of the Arts the local quilters had a display. The quilts were varied, beautiful and intricate. Mary Ellen Knudsen, aka Quilter Extraordinaire, was visiting by the display with Chalae Teeples. They were discussing the lost art of actually doing the quilting rather than hiring someone with a “long arm” to stitch the top, the batting and the bottom together. The conversation touched on uniform stitches versus stitching with “character.” I found myself thinking about my experiences with quilting. Grandma Thorpe was a quilter and I remember her living/dining area being totally filled up with quilting frames and First Ward sisters. My brother and I would play under the quilt listening to the chit chat and watching those needles poke through the material and back up to the top. Chalae and Mary Ellen mentioned that quilting was therapeutic, and it was for me back then. There was something very peaceful about laying on your back, looking up at the backside of a quilt, and listening to Grandma and her friends visit. It must have been good for them, too, because there was laughter amongst the chatter. Audrey Jaussi is a quilter. She started this hobby when she knew

she needed to find a passion in life. She has determined. She joined the local quilt club and jumped in with both feet. She has made dozens of quilts, giving several away. Initially, she followed patterns, learned techniques that replicated beautiful quilts and then began creating her own designs. She has won grand champion at the fair. She even taught me a little. My corners don’t all meet, but if I can call that “character” I’m happy. I have one of Audrey’s beautiful creations and it is a treasure. Hadley, Elle and I crawl under it when we watch Heartland.

This morning, I was at Louise’s while Carol, her daughter, was sitting at what I thought was a sewing machine, but it turned out to be an embroidery machine. She showed me the quilt squares she was working on. She was creating animal blocks to go into a quilt for a friend’s expected baby. The whimsical farmyard animals made with fur and contrasting material were each a work of art, and more importantly Louise’s home was once again headquarters for production and peace.

So, to all of you quilters, thank you. Thank you for making the world a more beautiful place with your art, a warmer place with your blankets, and a more peaceful place with your work. Life is Good if you know a quilter!

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PUBLIC HEARING ONEIDA COUNTY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Legal notice is hereby given that the ONEIDA PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION will hold a public hearing on May 1, 2024, at 6:00 P.M. at Oneida County Event Center to consider the following: APPLICATION #: 24-0001 for a Conditional Use Permit APPLICATION BY : Bruce Jackson

PROJECT SUMMARY: Bruce Jackson is seeking a Conditional Use Permit to build a primary home. The property is located south of exit 3 in Woodruff, at 11555 South Old Highway 191. The Jacksons have built an accessory dwelling and now would like to build a primary home; the accessory dwelling is located on the property in a manner that doesn’t allow the primary home to meet setbacks, and the accessory dwelling was built prior to the primary home. PROJECT LOCATION: The approximately 12 acres is located at 11555 South old Highway 191. You are invited to attend the public hearing and offer comments for consideration. WRITTEN COMMENTS regarding this application must be received by the Oneida County Planning and Zoning office, no later than five (5) business days prior to the public hearing. #5595-4-11-18-24-T2 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PUBLIC HEARING ONEIDA COUNTY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Legal notice is hereby given that the ONEIDA PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION will hold a public hearing on May 1, 2024, at 6:30 P.M. at Oneida County Event Center to consider the following: APPLICATION #: 23-0006 for a Conditional Use Permit APPLICATION BY: Anthone Burbridge, BC Timbers PROJECT SUMMARY: Anthone Burbridge is seeking a Conditional Use Permit to change property and structure uses from Agriculture buildings and uses to commercial uses. The property is located at 125 North 5400 West in Oneida County. PROJECT LOCATION: The approximately 40 acres is located at 125 North 5400 West Oneida County. You are invited to attend the public hearing and offer comments for consideration.

WRITTEN COMMENTS regarding this application must be received by the Oneida County Planning and Zoning office, no later than five (5) business days prior to the public hearing. #5596-4-11-18-24-T2

A comprehensive determination of the nature, extent, and priority of the rights of surface and ground water users is required for effective water management in the State of Idaho. Adjudication of all water rights in the Bear River Basin will ensure proper delivery of water in times of shortage and ensure certainty of water right ownership to property owners. The purpose of this notice is to inform you of the commencement of the Bear River Basin Adjudication and your legal responsibilities at this stage of the adjudication. You are receiving this notice because you may be the owner of property located within the boundaries of the Bear River Basin Adjudication.

I. YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT

On June 15, 2021, the Fifth Judicial District Court in and for the

provisions for the administration of water rights and to compile an inventory of all the water rights in the Bear River Basin water system.

II.

FILE

a filing deadline for small D&S water rights in the future. The current fee for filing a Notice of Claim with the Idaho Department of Water Resources for a small D&S water right is $25. The Idaho Department of Water Resources recommends filing a claim for a small D&S water right at this time and not deferring. In times of water shortage, water is delivered to water right holders by a watermaster. Watermasters deliver water as authorized by a water right decreed by a court or approved by IDWR. The owner of a D&S right which has not been established through a license or decree, who elects to defer the filing of a Notice of Claim until a later time will be required to adjudicate the water right prior to distribution by a watermaster and/or before an application for change of the water right may be filed with IDWR Water right holders who elect to defer filing at this time may be required to file, at a later date, a motion with the Court to have the water right adjudicated. These water rights holders may also be required to pay their own costs of serving notice of the motion, advertising, and all costs incurred for investigation and preparation of a report to be filed with the Court. In short, waiting will result in significantly more work and more expense for the water right holder. A water right holder should be certain their water use qualifies for the deferral procedure for D&S rights before deciding not to file a Notice of Claim at this time. A D&S right holder will be bound by the terms of any decrees entered in this adjudication (including the limitation on D&S water rights that may be adjudicated at a later date) regardless of whether or not the water right holder files a notice of claim for the D&S right at this time. For more information, please consult Idaho Code §§ 42-111 and 42-1401A.

B. OTHER EXCEPTIONS A Notice of Claim is not required to be filed for water right permits for which proof of beneficial use was filed after June 15, 2021.

Following are recent calls received by dispatchers at the Oneida County Sheriff’s Office. During the week of 03/17 to 03/30, the Sheriff’s Office investigated 75 new cases. During this time, the Oneida County Sheriff’s Office dispatchers received and unknown number of total calls. This report includes only new investigations and does not include regular investigations, civil services, and the other responsibilities of the Sheriff’s Office.

Sunday, March 17, 2024

11:44 Animal Call 14:41 Traffic Complaint. Go Karts at the elementary school 17:01 Traffic Violation

Monday, March 18, 2024 00:00 Traffic Accident. Car hit barrier near water treatment plant

CANDIDATES

Candidate Profile—Damian Rodriguez, District 27

Lifelong Idaho resident Damian D. Rodriguez announces his candidacy for Idaho State House of Representatives in District 27, Seat A, as a Democratic Party candidate.

Damian believes Idaho is a great place to live. We have the lowest crime rate, low-cost of living, a strong economy, and beautiful majestic panoramic views from anywhere in the state.

However Rodriguez states, “It’s time to rotate the Crops.” It’s time for new leadership. The other party has run unchallenged and without a qualified opponent. The last time a Democrat ran in the district was back in 2002. “I want to show that Democrats are lifelong Idahoan locals who want to better and improve society. I’m running, because I want to see a better future for our community. If not now, when? If not me, who? We all have to do our part in bettering the community and I believe - I can make a difference by listening to local people and not outside groups with different agendas.”

“Since the early 2000s, there have been no choices for voters and no solutions coming from the legislature either. Recent Republican legislation and party infighting haven’t led to increased wages or common sense improvements for farmers. I’m running, because I want choices on my ballot and I want someone who understands the community,” says Rodriguez. It’s time to try a little common sense. He says his main concern in Idaho is our Education, Healthcare, the needs of the working class and decent roads. If we make these improvements everything else falls into place.

Damian D. Rodriguez has strong roots in district 27 (which includes Oneida, Cassia and Minidoka County). While he was born in Melvin, Texas his parents came to the area in the 1950s as migrant farmers. His parents decided to stay in Idaho. They became residents of Burley. His mother became a Licensed Practical Nurse; his father worked for Farmers Equity and retired from Ore-Ida.

Damian was a migrant worker during summer months alongside the Rodriguez family of Oakley. Damian worked locally in the fields of Oakley, Declo, Burley, Minidoka,

and traveled to Oregon, California, and Washington for field work. After finishing High school in Burley, he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force, and retired as a Master Sergeant. Rodriguez is a Vietnam Era Veteran and Operation Iraqi Veteran working in the hospitals and field hospitals.

With assistance from the G.I. Bill, Damian earned an Associate of Applied Science degree from the Community College of the Air Force in Health Care Management, Associate degree from The College of Southern Idaho; Bachelor of Arts from Idaho State University in Journalism, and a Master of Education from the University of Idaho in Counseling and Human Services. Rodriguez speaks fluent English and Spanish.

Damian worked as a Staff Writer at the South Idaho Press and writer for the Times News. He retired from the Idaho Division of Vocational Rehabilitation as Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor. He loved this job as he was able to make a difference in the lives of people with disabilities.

Damian is a community leader and served as a board member of the Idaho Migrant Council, Board member of Tu Voz Inc., and now a Board member at Cassia Regional Hospital. He also is a 4th Degree Knight with the Knights of Columbus at St. Nicholas Catholic Church in Rupert. He and his wife, Imelda L. Gomez-Rodriguez, live in Paul. Mrs. Gomez-Rodriquez is a retired elementary school teacher.

OBITUARIES

John Robert “Bob” Hobson

July 9, 1952 - April 15, 2024

John Robert “Bob” Hobson, 71, passed away on April 15, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on July 9, 1952, in Malad City, Idaho to Derril Robert Hobson and Cleone Clegg. Known as Bob to many, he lived all his life in Malad, Idaho where he attended Malad High School and later pursued studies at ISU Vo-Tech in Engine Repair.

On November 28, 1981, Bob married the love of his life Judy Anne Allsop, and together they built their life in Malad. Bob dedicated many years of service to the Onieda County Roads Department from 1980 until his retirement in 2007.

Bob found joy spending quality time with his children in the great outdoors; his passions included hunting, fishing, gardening, tending to animals, and camping. He actively participated in the National Rifle Association events and trap shoots. Additionally, Bob shared his love for sports as a dedicated softball coach and member of the local Bass club and served on the Onieda County Fair Board in many capacities.

Doug Williams for Sheriff

do so.

Doug Williams is the only candidate that has remained in Law Enforcement for 20 years and continually served the citizens of Oneida County. The other candidates have only had sporadic job history in Law Enforcement.

Doug is the only candidate with experience in developing drug cases, investigating child abuse and domestic violence cases and the full spectrum of criminal cases and activities.

Doug is the only candidate with training and experience in budgeting, grant writing, employee procedures and laws.

Doug has a great rapport with the youth and treats them as people. He has raised a family here in Malad and is involved in the community.

Bob was preceded in death by his parents, brother Jesse Lee Hobson and son-in-law, Gerald (Jerry) Loyde Purdum.

The family will hold a Celebration of Life at a future date.

In remembrance of a life welllived and deeply treasured by many, Bob will be dearly missed but fondly remembered for his unwavering love and dedication to both family and community.

Left to cherish his memory are his beloved wife, Judy Hobson; children Lori Purdum, Robert (Jeni) Burleigh, Crystal (Brad) Fowlks, Tasia (Roger) Falck, John (Danine) Hobson; along with numerous grandchildren spanning four generations. He is also survived by four sisters and one brother.

I hired Doug as a Deputy Sheriff and never regretted that decision. He took the job seriously and took advantage of every training opportunity that was offered. If mistakes were made Doug always took responsibility and was honest with me as we worked through the issues.

Doug has a very good working relationship with neighboring Law Enforcement agencies, which is very important for small agencies when assistance is needed in investigations and information sharing.

Domestic violence, child abuse and illegal drug activity hurts everyone in the community whether citizens are directly involved or not. Enforcement of these laws will see a dramatic decline with any other candidate.

Please join me in voting for experience, training, honesty, and integrity by voting for Doug Williams for Oneida County Sheriff.

Laurene and Jeff Semrad

Jeff is a retired Oneida County Sheriff and former ISP Trooper

Vote Christophersen

Oneida County Residents:

John Christophersen’s leadership traits have been learned through a wide variety of experiences! John is committed to ensure safery and security essential to our schools’ needs, and prioritizes law enforcement. I have worked with John on many different work-related issues. These job challenges have taken place within the police department, Deep Creek Irrigation Co., and farming. I have observed John rise up to meet issues from each area with a hands-on action! He always does his best with whatever presents itself and will tsee the project to the finish line. Communication is one of John’s strong points and he is not afraid to

ask for help when needed. I have noted John’s ability with the public, showing respect and fairness.

This Sheriff’s position requires a pro-active person in charge; looking down the road of this office, a pathway of changed attitudes, choices, and most of all, consequences need to be put in place. This is where John’s leadership, knowledge, and skills come into play. John has provided us with his availability—in turn, let us all all provide John Christophersen with our Vote of endorsement for the Oneida County Sheriff.

Respectfully submitted, Robert Christophersen Former Oneida County Commissioner

What it means to be a Conservative Republican LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Dear Editor,

I wish to point out what it means to be a Conservative Republican. First, the power of government should be limited; controlled with checks and balances as stated in the Constitution. Second, the government should recognize the sovereignty of people as the source of all authority in law and should limit its intrusion into people’s lives. If people and businesses are free to make their own economic choices, there will be more wealth and a higher standard of living for everyone. Third, the more the government regulates the economy, the more power they will have to regulate every aspect of people’s behavior. If the government intervenes in the economy, economic freedom will eventually be so restricted that Americans will not be able to improve their standard of living and get ahead in life. Fourth, religious faith is vitally important in regulating society. Social problems result from issues with morality and character and are best addressed through commitment to religious faith. Finally, we support governmental police powers to regulate and vilify corruption. (Citing Glenco/McGraw Hill, The American Vision Modern Times textbook pages 741-742 published in 2008).

We have all witnessed our federal, state and local governments drift away from conservative values. This drift has happened through our own apathy. All levels of government are being coerced into increasing the power of government through legislation that is handed to them. Governmental power is attractive in that it provides order and a sense of unity, but there are strings attached. Too many officials are deceived into approving legislation that is not good for the people.

I hope the officials we elect this November remember that big government is not the American way, nor is it God’s way. I hope they can at least slow down, if not stop government regulations that are so restrictive. This is a Republican Primary, I hope we have TRUE REPUBLICANS running!

Considering the state of our nation, state and community, I think that we need to focus more on electing candidates that are dedicated to preserving our God given rights versus those who are popular. We need officials with strong character who stand up for conservative principles rather than ones who profess to know and ignorantly enforce the law. We need officials who understand they serve us.

Based on my research of the candidates running in the Primary Republican Election next month, I recommend:

in Precinct 3 Bryan Kerr in Precinct 4

Paul Smith in Precinct 5

This election is a big deal and I encourage everyone to vote. A big Thank you to all the candidates for your time and investment in giving us options this election.

Sincerely,

Mary Young

John Robert "Bob" Hobson

6. Mikell Keetch 14.79 PR 21. Drew Reyes 16.46 31. Lea Dore 17.63

32. Abbie Cox 17.76

38. Hope Briggs 19.49

39. Ella Daniels 20.94

200 Meters 1. Halie Palmer 28.72

14. Izzy Haycock 32.07 PR

22. Bella McCullough 34.03

27. Abbie Cox 35.07

38. Hope Briggs 41.82 PR

400 Meters

8. Jenna Talbot 1:18.11 PR

9. Sarah Beyler 1:18.21 PR

800 Meters Varsity 4. Jenna Talbot 2:55.91 PR

6. Paige Talbot 2:59.71 PR

1600 Meters Varsity

3. Cally Coleman 5:54.24

6. Paige Talbot 7:15.49 PR

7. Serena Whipple 7:22.98

PR

8. Sarah Beyler 7:45.44 PR

100m Hurdles 4. Jayda Kimberling 21.27

300m Hurdles

6. Jayda Kimberling 57.30

PR

9. Serena Whipple 1:06.07

SR

4x400 Relay

1. Brynlee Bastian, Halie Palmer, Kaycee Venable, & Mikell Keetch 4:29.27

SMR 800m 1. Brynlee Bastian, Mikell Keetch, Halie Palmer, & Oaklie Hebdon 1:57.32

Shot Put

14. Drew Reyes 20’ 9.5” 15. Purity Miller 20’ 1.5”

Kaylee Nalder 19’ 6.25”

PR

22. Lea Dore 15’ 7.25”

24. Ella Daniels 15’ 2.25”

25. Cora Asay 12’ 1.5” PR

Discus Varsity

10. Drew Reyes 60’ 3” PR

17. Hope Briggs 48’ 10” PR

19. Kaylee Nalder 46’ 3” PR

20. Purity Miller 45’ 2” PR

22. Tylee Wright 43’ 11” PR

23. Lea Dore 38’ 7” PR

24. Ella Daniels 37’ 10” PR

27. Cora Asay 20’ 5” PR

Pole Vault

2. Kaycee Venable 7’

4. Abbie Cox 6’ PR

Long Jump

2. Oaklie Hebdon 16’ 5” SR

3.

Preston Invitational Meet Preston, Idaho Friday, April 5

Mens Results

200 Meters

20. Porter Allen 25.67

800 Meters

4. Brycen Talbot 2:08.53 SR

8. Porter Allen 2:17.20 SR

1600 Meters

5. Brycen Talbot 5:10.17 SR

9. Boston Burbidge 5:15.39

SR 17. Colt Coleman 5:36.44

SR 19. Levi Angell 5:40.00 SR

3200 Meters 10. Levi Angell 11:49.00 SR

11. Colt Coleman 11:56.26

SR 13. Carter Smith 12:30.33

High Jump

2. Braylen

MHS Track

Allison Eliason

It may be cliche to say that the MHS Track and Field team has hit the ground running, but there is no better way to describe the opening weeks of their season. With four official meets behind them, the Dragon track athletes are not only showing up, but competing at the front of the pack. Their athleticism, drive and a determination to get better and better is producing the results they are looking for.

Thus far, Malad has competed at track meets in West Side, Preston, Malad and Logan against nearly 30 other teams from around southern Idaho and northern Utah. With the schools ranging from 1A to 4A class, the various teams brought considerable competition that helped push the Dragon tracksters to contend at their best level. Week after week, the MHS athletes are setting new season or personal records in their events, even setting new school records in multiple events.

At their home meet held Wednesday, April 10, the Dragons celebrated several big wins. Shaving significant time off of his previous run, Brycen Talbot came in first in the 3200 m race with a time of 10:53.57, his best time this season yet. Braylen Tripp jumped to first place in both the long jump and triple jump, measuring 20’ 7” and 40’ 10.5” respectively, beating his own impressive records from the previous year as a state champion.

The MHS women’s team had an im-

pressive meet as they tallied up six first place finishes that led to their overall team win with 165 points. Freshman Halie Palmer led out in the 100 m dash with a time of 13.49 and in the 200 m dash with a personal best of 27.55. Brynlee Bastian crossed the finish line first in the 400 m run at 1:02.59, coming back strong in her senior year after battling an injury the previous year. Oaklie Hebdon, signed track athlete for the ISU team following graduation, took first place in the long jump with a distance of 16’ 5”.

The women’s team were espe-

cially excited for their first place wins in the 4X200 relay and sprint medley relay(SMR) that not only won the day but set new school records. Running the 4X200 relay for the Lady Dragons were Bastian, Hebdon, Halie Palmer, and Mikell Keetch with a time of 1:50.18. The same team also competed for the win in the SMR, composed of two 100 m legs, followed by a 200 m leg and a 400 m leg, coming in at 1:53.54.

The following Saturday, Hebdon broke the women’s 400 m run that has been standing for several years at the

MHS Softball remains undefeated

Allison Eliason

The Lady Dragons advanced their 2024 season record to 11-0 as they put up six wins over the last seven days. Over that week they hosted conference opponent Bear Lake, competed in the annual Glenns Ferry tournament against some of the top ranked teams in the state, and then traveled to Marsh Valley for their second face off of the season. Nearly half way through their schedule, the MHS team continues to prove that they only play to win.

It only took five innings for the Lady Dragons to defeat the Bear Lake Bears as they hosted them Wednesday, April 10, largely due to the six runs scored in the fourth inning. Malad put their first two runs on the scoreboard in the second inning, followed by another run in the third. But with a well placed bunt by Brylee Oglesbee, a grounder by slap hitter Hadley Summers, a double by Kaitlyn Pickett, another single from Bostyn Combs, and home run hits by Riglee Peterson and Hallie Horsley, the Lady Dragons put some significant distance between themselves and the Bears on the scoreboard.

Peterson led from the plate against Bear Lake as she had 1 run on 3 hits off 4 at bats, punching in 3 teammates as she hit a homerun with the bases loaded. Seniors Pickett and Horsley both added 2 runs on 2 hits on 3 plate appearances.

Defensively, the team didn’t give up any runs in their 10-0 victory. Between pitchers Peterson and Liddia

Gonzalez, Bear Lake only managed 2 hits, 1 walk and suffered 9 strikeouts. Competing in the two day tournament in Glenns Ferry, the Lady Dragons came home undefeated against some of the top teams in the state. Going into the weekend, they anticipated some very competitive games, but in reality, there was no one to match Malad’s game.

Warming up for their opening game against Cole Valley, ranked second in the state, Head Coach Bri Adams could sense the anxious energy of her team. She gathered them around and asked,”Why are we here?” Giving them a moment to think about it she said, “We are here to play softball and have fun. Just play the game you are so good at and everything will be ok.” Coach Adams proved to be spot on as she watched her team easily settle into their game and dominate every team they came up against.

The tournament was filled with impressive plays, strong hits, and stellar field play. In the bottom of the first in their opening game, catcher Logan Maroney orchestrated a beautiful out as the Chargers attempted to steal home. After the third pitch, the Cole Valley runner attempted a delayed steal, lengthening her lead off the third base in hope that the catcher would throw the ball in hopes she would have time enough to advance home.

However, Maroney noticed what was happening and after giving her a long look, threw the ball to Pickett on third. The runner immediately took off towards home but not faster than

it took Pickett to send the ball back to Maroney who was rushing up on the runner. With the quick throw and easy catch, Maroney tagged the runner out for the third out of the inning. The Lady Dragon defense was well led by pitchers Peterson and Gonzalez who split games on the mound. In their game against the tough Cole Valley, Peterson allowed only 2 runs on 3 hits over 6 innings, striking out 7. She went another 5+ innings against Wendell where she allowed 3 runs on 7 hits, striking out 11 batters. Her counterpart pitched two shutout games against Nampa Christian and Orofino. Gonzalez went 3+ innings against Nampa Christian, allowing zero runs and hits, walking 5 and striking out 10. Against Orofino, the freshman allowed only 1 hit, without walking any batters while striking out 7.

Coach Adams is proud of her team’s strong pitching game. She shared, “Not many 2A schools have not just one, but two great pitchers. I have full confidence in both of our pitchers. Right now we are working to build their stamina and hone in their pitches to make them even more difficult to hit on. We are going to have several great years of softball with them at the mound.”

Couple with the strong pitching was the Lady Dragon’s powerful hitting. Taking the lead in each of their games early in the first inning, the MHS team couldn’t be stopped from behind the plate. Horsley led the team over the weekend with 7 runs on 6 hits with 7 RBIs from 12 appear-

Grizz Invitational Meet held in Logan, Utah. Setting a new school record and personal record, Hebdon came in at 57.68, beating her previous best by nearly 2 seconds.

The MHS track and field coaches are proud of the success that their athletes are seeing, but are even more proud of the growth in numbers and events that their team has had this season.

The Women’s team has more athletes this year than it has had in several years, providing more options and openings for their team. There have been more throwers, jumpers and even some takers for the intense pole vaulting event. The team has been filling all the relay and distance running events, something the coaching staff is very excited about. “Our girls program is looking really good this year with a lot of potential,” they shared.

Speaking of the Men’s team, they also commented, “The boys have a lot more runners competing in the distance races, like the 2 mile and 800 and they are very aggressive and competitive.” It also seems that more athletes are taking on more events as they are willing to try and compete in new things. “Everybody is at least doing three and four events at a meet, and that is huge. It really makes a difference! It’s been nice to have kids willing to work and put in the effort.”

The Malad track team has a packed schedule as they finished out the month’s meets. They will next compete at the Brad Matthews Invitational meet hosted by Declo High School on Thursday, April 18. The next afternoon they will compete again at the DirectCom meet held at the ISU Davis Field against more than 30 other teams.

ances at the plate. The slugger racked up 1 home run, 1 triple, 1 double and 3 single hits.

Pickett and Peterson had 5 hits a piece, each adding 3 runs, with Pickett tallying up 9 RBIs over the four games. Aubrey Shulz managed 5 runs for the Lady Dragons with Maroney and Combs contributing 4 each.

“They just can’t be stopped,” commented Coach Adams. “They have learned how to read the pitch and know how to hit the ball. A lot of it is their own work and dedication outside of practice.” Game after game, the team continues to impress their coaches, fans and even opponents as they bring dynamic hits that are carefully placed to get them on base, around third and finally back to home.

Following their weekend tournament, Malad took on the Eagles at Marsh Valley in their second game of the season on Monday, April 15.

Knowing that Marsh Valley always plays tough on their home field, the Lady Dragons were ready for a challenge. The Eagles put together a strong defense, nearly always making the catch and covering the bases well. Slowly but surely, Malad put up runs, often just a single score in each inning. Going a full seven innings, the Lady Dragons claimed the win 10-3.

The Lady Dragons look to have a packed schedule again as they first host Soda Springs on Wednesday, April 17 before their annual Scott Ray Invitational Tournament on Friday and Saturday. On Monday they will travel to Declo to take on the Hornets, the 2023 2A runner up.

Oaklie Hebdon won first place in the 400 m race, setting a new personal and school record at the Grizz track meet. Brynlee Bastian placed sixth with a personal record as well.

Braylen Tripp took first place in the long jump at the Grizz track meet.

Senior Porter Allen competed in the 400 m, 800 m, and the 4X400 relay.

Oaklie Hebdon, Brynlee Bastian, Mikell Keech, and Halie Palmer together run the 4x200 relay and medley relay. At Malad’s Invitational Meet, the team set a new school record in both events.

MHS Baseball

It’s been a season of ups and downs for the Dragon baseball team, but with a schedule as packed as they have, there isn’t any time to dwell on either the highs or lows. Taking on six games in just a week’s time, the MHS team pulled out four wins against Bear Lake at home, Gooding and Lighthouse Christian at the Glenns Ferry tournament, and Declo on the road.

Each game has brought a different set of challenges and opportunities for the team and through it all they are learning how to make the most of their season. In high school baseball, pitching is closely regulated to reduce the chance of injury for the young, growing pitchers. Because of the various rules of how many pitches a single athlete can throw in a single game and how many games he has to sit out after making the count, the same team can have a very different look.

With so many games so close together, the Dragons have to be very deliberate and methodical as they shuffle through their pitchers and reposition their players across the field. Adjusting midway through a game can be frustrating, but Head Coach Bo Clark is making it work, fine tuning who to start at the mound, when to bring in a relief pitcher and who is ready for the various situations.

As they rotate through pitchers, they in turn have to change up positions on the field as well. This requires the Dragon athletes to be ready and able to play across the field from catcher to basemen to outfielder. Thus far, through the shuffle the team has adapted well to each game’s changes, reducing errors and getting the outs when and where they need them.

On the flip side, the MHS team can face an opponent with one pitcher and then in a second matchup, hit against a different pitcher making it a whole different ball game. But juggling pitchers is very much a part of baseball.

In their home game against district opponent Bear Lake on Tuesday, April 9, Brady Showell took the mound for Malad. The hurler threw 71 pitches in 6 innings, allowing only one hit, with zero runs, errors or walks while striking out 9. Holden

Higley at first base had 6 outs to back up his team, getting the assist from Rydon Montgomery at third, Dawsyn Peterson at shortstop, Timmy Jensen at second, and Brady on the mound. Showell, Peterson and Higley flawlessly made the double play in the top of the third inning. With one on base after the only hit of the game, the Bear Lake batter hit a ground ball straight back to Showell. Scooping the ball up, Showell quickly turned around to connect with Peterson to force the out at second. Just as quickly, Peterson threw the ball to Higley on first to beat the runner there for the second out of the play.

The Bear Lake pitcher was no match for the Malad hitters who earned 10 runs on the 11 hits. The Dragons took the lead in the second inning after Montgomery, Cale Briggs, and Easton Green put runs across home plate. Green and Carter Blaisdell added two more runs in the bottom of the fourth innings to make it 5-0.

The Dragons sealed the win in the sixth inning with five runs, starting with Hubbard who was punched in off a single hit to shortstop by Showell. Gabe Hooste was on third base when Montgomery was walked on with a 4-1 count for the second run of the inning. With the bases still loaded, Jensen was hit by the pitch, allowing Showell to score for the Dragons. Green was next walked on base, punching Ky Willie in, courtesy runner for Carter Carey. Sawyer Poulson ended the game with a single hit to right field, batting Montgomery in for the run to put Malad up 10-0. It was a defense dominated game as the Dragons played their opening game against Gooding on Friday, April 12 in the Glenns Ferry Tournament. Brycen Howe started pitching for Malad, allowing only 3 hits with zero runs, errors, or walks, while striking out 5 batters. Watching his pitch count, Kurt Ward stepped in to relief pitch in the fourth inning, allowing 4 hits with zero runs, errors, or walks, while striking out 3.

Malad’s fielding kept the potential hits at bay as they scooped up outs across the field. Blaisdell led with putouts with 7, with Carey adding 4 and Green another 3.

Willie, running bases for Howe, scored the only run of the game in the top of the second inning as Jensen hit

a single line drive to center field. Jensen led the team in hitting with 2 hits on 3 at bats and 1 RBI.

After their win against Gooding, Malad faced off with Wendell. Hubbard pitched for the Dragons, lasting three innings before coming out. Blaisdell and Montgomery came in to relief pitch, going up against some strong hitters that were able to convert swings into hits and into runs. In addition to having great hitters, Wendell also had their own talented pitchers, likely the best of the whole tournament.

Trailing 8-11 midway through the fifth inning, the game was called due to time limitations before the Dragons could make a comeback. Despite the loss, the Malad offense put together great hits and base running. Peterson, Howe, and Higley each scored two runs with Poulson and Green each adding one more.

Shaking off the loss, Malad had a stellar game against the 1A Lighthouse Christian High School. In five innings, the Dragons tallied up 21 runs on 14 hits. Senior Jensen was hot from behind the plate, putting up 3 hits on 5 at bats with 6 RBIs. Cael Seamons and Carey each scored 3 runs for Malad, Seamons with only 4 at bats and Carey with 3.

Jensen also brought the heat from the mound, pitching four innings while only allowing 3 hits with zero runs, errors, or walks, while striking out 4 batters.

In their last game of the tournament,

Malad won a sweet victory over Declo 18-0 in an flawless game. While they shut out the Hornets, the Dragons punched in runs every inning of the game, putting up 4 in the first, two in the second, 3 in the third, 7 in the fourth, and two in the fifth. Montgomery had an impressive hitting game, as he scored 2 runs on 3 hits, on 5 at bats while punching 5 RBIs. He was a home run shy of hitting a full cycle, snagging the single, double and triple on his three hits. Peterson also had a strong game from behind the plate, tallying 2 runs on 1 hits on 4 at bats with 4 RBIs.

It Showell on the mound again, striking out 7 batters while allowing only 2 hits with zero runs and errors, walking 2.

Unfortunately the Dragon winning streak came to an end as they hosted Marsh Valley Monday, April 15. The Eagles came out swinging, putting up 15 runs. They coupled their strong offense with a strong defense, keeping Malad without a single hit or run in the five innings game.

Coach Clark commented, “We have a lot of skill and talent on our team. What we need to work on is bringing the same focus to every game. That will be important if we want to be successful towards the end of our season.”

The Dragons have a lighter schedule this week, with only three games at Soda Springs on April 17, Firth on April 19 and Wendell on April 22.

Allison Eliason

Cale Briggs snags the fly ball at Declo.

Brycen Howe pitching at Declo. All baseball photos courtesy of Krishele Jensen.

Ryan Hubbard pitches for the Dragons against Wendell.

Carter Blaisdell slides in to second base in the Glenns Ferry Tournament.

Ky Willie slides into home.