The Idaho Enterprise | July 27, 2023

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Samaria Days Celebrated over the weekend

Over the weekend, Samaria held its annual Samaria Days celebration, featuring a parade, Queen Contest, auction, and a number of other events. Samaria is one of the oldest substantial communities in the valley, with John Evan Price and his two sons first settling it in 1868. The town has always worked hard to honor and celebrate its long history, and Samaria Days are an iconic commemoration of that hard work, a weekend that brings those inside the community together with visitors who make their way to town to enjoy the events.

On Friday evening, families began to make their way to Samaria Centennial Park for the annual weekend, appropriately observed near the Pioneer Day holiday. As kids played games throughout the park, the major draw of Friday’s event was the Queen Contest, which establishes the local royalty to preside over the parade, auction, and other events throughout the year.

Although this year’s celebration fell within the same timeframe as girls’ camp, a skillful competition was nonetheless held, resulting in the naming of a Queen, Princess, and two Duchesses.

The Queen Contest involved the following events: the Farmer’s Address, Barrel Racing, Artistic Expression, “Keep your nose to the ground,” Laundry Time, Watering Chickens, and “Up in the air.” 2007 Samaria Queen Cortney Ol-

sen served as the emcee of the event, and brought humor and experience to the proceedings. The events in the contest were designed to showcase the skills and talents of the competitors, though updated a bit from events of the past. “You should have seen what the contest used to be like,”

Luke Waldron said, a sentiment that was echoed by many of the attendees. In the past, contestants would perform more conventional farming and homemaking tasks such as would be encountered on a working farm.

The Farmer’s Address gave each young woman a

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There was plenty to do for kids at Centennial Park

Task Force makes large fentanyl bust in Oneida County

Fentanyl has become one of the largest sources of drug arrests and abuse in the country over the last several years. Easy to manufacture and transport and in high demand, the drug has replaced heroin, cocaine, and other familiar illegal substances at the top of agency interdiction lists. Fentanyl is a highly addictive and concentrated form of opioid, which has become a drug of choice among many seeking more accessible alternatives to some of the formerly higher profile drugs of the past.

Idaho is no exception to the national trend, and many communities across the state have seen staggering increases in the amount of the drug seized in raids. It has also become a frequent contributor to deaths from overdose among users, as its potency and quality vary highly from batch to batch, due to the illicit nature of its man-

Israeli government blocks Supreme Court power

The parliament in Israel passed a law Monday to deny its Supreme Court the power to block governmental decisions, in what is seen as a first step toward overhauling the longstanding judicial system of the country. The White House, as well as the opposition parties in Israel, have sharply criticized the move. The bill, which will prohibit the Supreme Court from determining laws passed by the ruling government may be “unreasonable” was voted on by the governing coalition as those opposing the vote staged a walkout. Protestors outside the Knesset building were met with barbed wire and water cannons, and at least 19 people were arrested. Many members of the military reserve in Israel condemned the vote before it took place, and suggested that they would refuse to volunteer for duty upon its passage.

Bear traps set after fatal attack in Yellowstone

Amie Adamson of Derby, Kansas was killed after a mauling on the Montana-Idaho border near Yellowstone National Park. As a result, wildlife workers have been putting out bear traps in order to capture the grizzly bear believed to be responsible. Officials believe that the attack was not predatory, but the result of a chance encounter while the victim was running or walking alone on trails in the park. She was killed close to a trailhead and private campground in an RV park, according to Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks. Adamson was wearing running shoes and did not have bear repellant with her. Officials advise visitors to remote areas of the park to carry repellant with them, as it can deter attacks of this nature. Grizzlies are protected by law outside of Alaska, though some local officials are pushing to allow hunting.

Amazon distribution center opens in Idaho Falls

The first Amazon distribution center in eastern Idaho held its ribbon-cutting ceremony Monday. The distribution center, named WID1, officially celebrated its opening 90 days after it began operations in March, said Matthew Gardea, an Amazon spokesman. The 107,000-squarefoot building sits just off of Sunnyside Road at 3700 S. Pioneer Road. The distribution center receives Amazon packages from Salt Lake City, organizes and labels each one and then delivers them to eastern Idaho doorsteps. The center sees 14,000 packages per day, with 17,000 passing through during Amazon prime week. However, the center is nowhere near capacity. Woodruff hopes to one day have the maximum 31,000 packages come and go through the Idaho Falls facility.Directors of the center state that delivery to homes in the area should be noticeably faster as a result.

ufacture and distribution.

Major drug cartels working both inside the country and outside its borders have found the risk of trafficking it to be irresistible, leading

to what has fairly been labeled an epidemic by both law enforcement and health care officials.

Owing to its location on the I-15 corridor, Malad

makes an ideal location for some as a stop on its journey into the northwestern parts of the country. Over the

Mustard flavored Skittle released

To celebrate National Mustard Day on Aug. 5, a limited run of a new mustard flavored Skittle has been released. While the flavor is certainly in the “novelty” tradition of small-release flavors, there is always a chance it may catch on. Recently, Brachs unveiled “Tailgate” flavored candy corn, featuring the flavors of hot dogs and cheeseburgers alongside ice cream, lemonade, and the traditional staples.

Some of the seized bags of fentanyl, with the Doritos bags used for transport

Samaria Days Royalty in the Parade

Planning and Zoning reaches rezoning decisions

On July 19, the Oneida County Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing for a conditional use permit requested by Tim Ekstrom and Robert Phillips. The permit would allow for a horse roping arena to be covered for year-round use. The existing riding/ roping arena will be enclosed within a 24,000 square foot steel building with a continuous foundation. According to the application, the arena will essentially be used for the same purposes as it is presently, private functions and lessons. The application does not allow for a commercial application for the venue. According to the application, 3-6 people will participate in roping activities two to three times a week during the year.

The Planning and Zoning Staff recommended that the number of people permitted within the structure follow those numbers laid out in the application, and that the venue not be used for large 4-H and FFA events. While the commission stressed that the venue could not be used for commercial events, some flexibility with regard to the staff recommendations was granted after the period of public comments, during which the restriction on numbers and not-forprofit youth organizations were discussed. Many speakers expressed the opinion that the number

of participants may be too low to account for family members and others who might be involved in the planned lessons/practices. It was mentioned by a number of speakers that the property had been serving the same purpose for many years, and the only substantial difference would be that now it would be covered. Those who spoke at the public hearing were uniformly in favor of the granting of the conditional use permit.

Chairman Josh Paskett stated that he was not overly concerned with establishing a specific number of people as a limit for the location, but did want to ensure that other elements of the application were met: a legal approach to the facility, parking areas sufficient for 10 trucks with trailers, restrictions against commercial uses (which would not include any official prohibition against 4-H or FFA), and some form of restroom facility provided. After stipulating those requirements, the commission unanimously voted to approve the permit.

Following the hearing, the commission opened a special meeting to explain their decisions with regard to the rezoning requests from the five July public hearings on two properties in the county. The public hearings were very well attended, and a large number of people provided their input on the topics of the rezone requests.

In the first instance, applicant Ben Naylor had sought to rezone acreage in order to allow for a residence and a church on existing property. This decision marks the first time the commission has officially looked at a rezoning request under the new development code. The rezone request itself was denied, however the building project itself was considered viable. Essentially, the commission advised Mr. Naylor that because the property had not heretofore been subject to a lot split, it would be easiest to split the property to carve out the residential request, and then file an application for a conditional use permit for the church to be built upon the adjoining property.

The commission noted that most of the comments at the prior public hearing in favor of the rezone emphasized the need for a church, which this arrangement would still allow for. Regardless of the creation of the lot, the church will still need to go through the conditional use permitting process, which will involve specifics about water, access, parking, etc. This would work within the familiar development model for the county, and avoid setting a precedent for rezoning. Churches are a conforming use in agricultural zones, so the use permit would be the only step necessary to begin that construction, while

Task Force makes large fentanyl bust in Oneida County

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weekend, a multi-agency task force made at least some dent in the ongoing trafficking with a major bust at a local gas station.

The Maverik in town was the site of a largescale interdiction, which netted over $75,000 worth of the drug, hidden inside Doritos bags and destined for delivery elsewhere.

While widespread use of the drug has not been noted as a major issue in the county, it is worth noting that its purchase on small communities everywhere in the country is real and believed to be increasing.

The following is a press release from the Bannock County Sheriff’s Office, detailing the investigation and arrest, which took place in Malad over the weekend. Busted.

This week, members of the Bannock County HIDTA Task Force completed a monthslong fentanyl investigation leading to the seizure of more than 5,000 fentanyl pills with an estimated $75,000 street value.

On Tuesday this week, a search warrant was ex-

ecuted in Pocatello by the task force (BADGES), which is comprised of members of the Bannock County Sheriff’s Office, Pocatello Police Department, Idaho State Police, Chubbuck Police Department, and DEA.

During this search warrant, we seized approximately 1,000 fentanyl pills and several thousand dollars in cash.

On Wednesday, the Task Force apprehended the multi-state drug trafficker, Jonely Rivera Doblado, at the Maverick in Malad, with assistance from the Oneida County Sheriff's Office. Rivera Doblado is believed to have been supplied by international drug cartels.

This arrest led to the

seizure of over 4,000 fentanyl pills, which were hidden in a Doritos bag and resealed. Additional cash was also located in the vehicle and seized.

The BADGES team is a multi-jurisdictional narcotics task force that identifies, disrupts, and dismantles local, multi-state, and international drug trafficking organizations using an intelligence-driven, multi-agency prosecutor-supported approach. BADGES is supported by the Oregon-Idaho High-Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA), which is composed of members from BADGES.

The Oregon-Idaho HIDTA program is an Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) sponsored counterdrug grant program that coordinates with and provides funding resources to multi-agency drug enforcement initiatives, including BADGES.

lot splits are permitted up to four times on non-split property.

In the second instance, Allen Nielson had applied for a rezone to rural residential on a 120 acre lot to create a subdivision of 20 5 acre lots. The commissioners began by explaining their thinking on the rezone application. Josh Paskett pointed out that the proposed subdivision would definitely change the nature of the land and its use, and that the development itself would be a nonconforming use. RonDell Skidmore suggested that the subdivision would be more appropriate in a location closer to the city where it could potentially be annexed. Steve Daniels mentioned that the comprehensive plan discourages the conversion of “prime agricultural

land” for development, and that this location seemed to run against that provision. Daniels also stated that he had concerns about the water survey conducted on the property, and questions about the plans to donate the roadway out of the subdivision to the county, which may not have the resources to maintain it. The other commissioners voiced similar concerns with regard to the water study and location of the proposed development.

Daniels made a motion to reject the rezoning request on the basis of information from the public hearing, as well as the discussion from the special session. After the motion was seconded by Parker Venable, the rezone request was unanimously rejected by the commis-

sion.

The next step in the process is to provide a written explanation of the recommendation to the Board of County Commissioners, who will ultimately make the final decision on the property in question. The County commissioners have the latitude to entertain further comment on the issue before rendering their judgement.

As a first set of decisions to be made on rezoning under the new development code, those made during the special meeting seem to indicate that the commission takes the comprehensive plan’s directive to maintain the agricultural nature of the county seriously, and to approach the expansion of new developments in the jurisdiction cautiously.

National Day of the Cowboy

By Allison Eliason

Few may know, but not long ago was the National Day of the Cowboy, a day dedicated to celebrating the western heritage that lives on in the cowboys and cowgirls that still work the land and raise livestock with a hearty nod to the legacy they come from. There was little fanfare or fuss, probably the way this humble bunch would want it to be. But in honor of that day, of that way of living and especially to the generations of hard working men and women, I want to say thank you.

With the spread of technology, the new innovations and industrial advancements of the last century, one could easily believe that the old ways of the west are soon to be a page of our history books. But anyone who lives that lifestyle will proudly tell you that cowboys are here to stay.

On the outside a cowboy might simply be looked on as hand working cattle from a horse with a dog by his side, clad in dusty, faded blue jeans and a straw cowboy hat with leather gloves in his pocket. This iconic image isn’t wrong, but the outside look isn’t the true picture of a cowboy. Sure, they do all seem to look alike, but it's what’s at the heart of them that makes them a cowboy.

Doing a little personal research, I reached out to friends, family and neighbors to ask what they thought made a cowboy, a cowboy. Living in a rural community and being raised on a ranch, I was sure that I would have loads of detailed and opinionated answers to my question. But surprisingly, the answers I gathered could be summed up into one simple thought- the essence of a cowboy is his love and dedication to care for the land and animals that God gave him stewardship over.

Now if you google “what is a cowboy” your top answer will read something like, “a man, typically one on horseback, who herds and tends cattle, especially in the western U.S. and as represented in westerns and novels.” But this answer just misses the heart of what makes a cowboy a cowboy. By this definition, anyone that sad -

dles up and trails a few cows can be considered a cowboy.

A true cowboy is one that doesn’t shirk from his responsibilities regardless of the inconvenience or discomfort. He knows his cattle and works until they are all cared for. A cowboy doesn’t just ride his horse but is partners in the work with him.

A true cowboy finds peace and satisfaction riding out across the range alone with only the creak of the saddle and sound of his horse’s hooves.

It is a small group of people that can truly consider themselves a cowboy. It isn’t an exclusive group but it is a special man or woman that has the heart of a cowboy. And it is these people I want to thank for their dedication to their lifestyle, their love of their heritage and legacy and the sacrifices they make for so many others.

Robert Phillips addressed the PZ Commission about a permit to cover a riding/ roping arena

The apprehended vehicle, in Malad’s Maverik parking lot

Samaria Days Celebrated over the weekend

chance to speak to the judges. Contestants were judged on confidence, clarity, and poise.

Mending time gave each girl two minutes to sew a button onto a cloth. Judging was based on how well the button was sewed within that timeframe. Barrel racing found each girl racing around an obstacle course with their “horse” fo the fastest time. In the Artistic Expression event, each girl was given seven minutes to recreate a picture. Judging was based on how closely the final picture resembled the original.

The “stay grounded” event involved a race to the finish line with each girl pushing a small soccer ball with their noses.

Laundry time had the girls hanging clothespins on the fence in the fastest time possible.

Watering the chickens involved moving water from a smaller glass into an empty can decorated with a picture of a chicken, with the fullest can being declared the winner. The last event was the “up in the air” event, where girls had to keep two balloons in the air as long as possible without letting one drop.

Because the contest involved both judged and timed events, the judges had a hard task cut out for them naming the winners. Shawna Burgon, Sue Evans, and Marcia Stocks were the arbiters of the event, and after a period of con-

sultation declared Addie Waldron the Queen, Alivia Waldron the Princess, and Whitney Waldron and Jillian Williams tied for the Duchess position.

The Queen contest was followed by a S’Mores cookout, which brought everyone together around the fire pit, and then a showing of the “Super Mario Brothers” movie at dusk,

sponsored by CWC in Malad.

Saturday began bright and early with the Blue Goose Chase 1 mile, 5K, and 10K Fun Run/walk, the community pancake breakfast, and the parade.

The parade has not been featured in the Samaria Days celebration since 2018, but according to organizers it was the kids in the commu-

nity that wanted to bring it back. The parade was open to ATVs, horses, cars, trucks, and floats, all of which were on display. The American Legion and the Sheriff led the procession, which made its way through Samaria to Centennial Park dispersing mountains of candy as it went. Organizers were pleased

with how many people showed up to participate in and watch the parade, and they hope to increase the numbers even further for next year’s event.

The Frontier Auction, which began at 10:00 a.m. stayed busy throughout the morning, as donated items brought in hundreds of dollars and inspired some brief bidding wars. Items such as quilts, Oxygen therapy sessions, tools, hats and clothes, artwork, gift certificates, appliances, food items, and much more were donated by many local businesses and individuals. Samaria royalty helped auctioneer Lynn Livingston display and distribute items to the winners of the bids.

Following the auction, Elder Linger from West Virginia delighted the crowd with his array

of magic tricks. Performing for a half hour, Linger demonstrated an impressive amount of skill with close up and crowd-involved magic tricks, delighting members of the audience both young and old.

Booths set up throughout the park featured games such as the ring toss, dart balloons, and others. Water games were also set up to help fight off the heat on a warm July day in the park.

The Chicken Chase ended the afternoon, with 30 lucky individuals each returning home with a new chicken. Samaria Days is a well-loved tradition in the valley, and this year’s success is a good sign that the celebration will continue into the future, hopefully for another century and a half at least.

Saturday began early withthe Blue Goose Chase

Elder Linger entertained the audience with magic after the auction

30 people went home with a new chicken

A quilt donated by the Quilters Club was a hot item at auction

Following are recent calls received by dispatchers at the Oneida County Sheriff’s Office. During the week of 7/02 to 7/22, the Sheriff’s Office investigated 122 new cases. During this time, the Oneida County Sheriff’s Office dispatchers received and an 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.

ON THIS DAY

1566 Tribunal convicts Agnes Waterhouse of witchcraft, and sentences her to be first British woman executed for the crime (Chelmsford, England)

1866 First transatlantic telegraph cable comes ashore at Heart's Content, Newfoundland after being laid out

1,686 miles by Isambard Kingdom Brunel's Great Eastern steamship

1888 Phillip Pratt

unveils first American electric tricycle

1890 Dutch painter Vincent van Gogh shoots himself in Auvers-sur-Oise, dies of injuries two days later

1909 Orville Wright tests first U.S. Army airplane, flying 1 hour 12 minutes 40 seconds

1921 Frederick Banting and Charles Best isolate insulin at the University of Toronto

1940 Bugs Bunny, Warner Bros. cartoon

character created by Tex Avery, Bob Givens (Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies series), first debuts in "Wild Hare"

1956 President Lyndon B. Johnson signs a bill requiring cigarette makers to print health warnings on all cigarette packages about the effects of smoking

1987 The first expedited salvaging of the Titanic wreck begins by RMS Titanic, Inc

1988 Radio Shack announces Tandy 1000 SL computer

BINGO

FRIDAY, July 28 7:00 P.M.

BRING POTLUCK SNACKS FOR SHARING Legion Building

The Wild Blue Yonder

After much anticipation, the 4-H Rocket Club had a final countdown to the summer’s rocket launch. The Rocket Club is one of the many activities available to Malad’s 4-H members, and helps to build skills in engineering, design, and artistry. Participants begin with a rocket kit that needs to be assembled, fine-tuned, and painted before it’s ready for its launch sequence. With rockets in hand, the kids all take their places near the launch site, while Sherrie Moeller readies the platform. As each rocket takes flight, cheers go up among the assembled, watching their projects launch skyward and then float gently to earth.

This year’s Rocket Club included Jaxon Blaisdell, Wade Clark, Gage Steed, William Whipple, Macey Bird, Franklin FEsler,

DEADLINE to submit items for THE IDAHO ENTERPRISE IS FRIDAY AT 4:00 P.M.

Jace

Halajian, Reuben Hess, Heber Johnson, Jaylee Johnson, Paislee Nalder, Zachary Palmer, Taggart Smith, Gannon Steed, Declan Summers, Ca-

sey Young, Jaquelynn Young, Liam Atkinson, Dayton Bird, Ruxin Smith, Cecilee Hill, Gavin Hooste, and Dax Nimer.

The rocket club awaits their turn at the launchpad

Declan Summers prepares his rocket for launch

Adam Alder, July 28

Kris Bingham, July 28

Levi Christiansen, July 28

Marian Evans, July 28

Chandra Moon, July 28

Kelly Purdum, July 28

Hazen Smith, July 28

Chase Briggs, July 28

Julie Bastian, July 29

Tim Edwards, July 29

Tyler Facer, July 29

Steven Harrison, July 29

Casey Marble, July 29

Makayla Marshall, July 29

Steven Thomas, July 29

Cassie Williams, July 29

Don Williams, July 29

Ed Hess, July 30

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ANNOUNCEMENTS, MALAD

AA/NA MEETINGS. Tuesday and Thursday at 8:00 p.m., Saturday,

Daniel Hill, July 30

Bonnie Howard, July 30

Loa Dawn Thorpe, July 30

Sharon Hess, July 31

Garreth Nieffenegger, July 31

Karson Thorpe, July 31

Julie Wollam, July 31

Gale Bowcutt, Aug. 1

Tara Williams, Aug. 1

Easton Valentine, Aug. 1

Kent Hill, Aug. 2

Janice Thomas, Aug. 2

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Helen Ward, Aug. 2

Colter Christophersen, Aug. 3

Scott Crowther, Aug. 3

Krishele Jensen, Aug. 3

Patty Peterson, Aug. 3

7:00 p.m., Call: Rick M. 208-7663584; or Gary B. 435-230-3734; or AA Hotline 208-235-1444. (1-52)

ANNOUNCEMENTS, MALAD ALANON - We are only a phone call away. For information on meetings, call 208-220-5295 or 208-2519808. (1-52)

New Bishopbric in 3rd Ward

A new bishopric for the Malad 3rd Ward of the Malad Stake of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was sustained on Sunday, July 23, 2023. The new

bishop is Brad Horsley, who replaces Ralph Bennett. Bishop Horsley’s counselors are Robert Hannah and Linn Beck. David Kimberling is the new Executive Sec-

BRAIN TEASERS

retary. Clayton Eliason is the new Ward Clerk with Casey Winward as Assistant Ward Clerk. Mike Wells was retained as the Financial Clerk.

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By Gramma Dot

August 1971. BYU. Freshman year. Freshman brain. Debby, Dixie and Dotty taking on the world, or so we thought. It was our first Sunday afternoon, living on our own. There were six in our dorm. We spent the afternoon out in the yard meeting new people and enjoying our freedom. After a while everyone split to get some food with plans of hooking up again later. The six from the dorm next door landed at our place and we continued the chit chat when there was a knock at the door. Thinking it was some of our new friends, we all loudly trailed down the hall to our door which opened into the lobby. Not wanting to be “normal” we tapped, banged, and scratched on the opaque window in the door as we continued singing at the top of our lungs. When no one returned our tapping or our singing, we finally decided to open the door. It got quiet real fast. The expected friends were nowhere to be seen, instead we were

looking at a distinguished couple. Our whole tribe just stared. You could hear murmurs of, “Who are they?” Denise, our new roommate whispered, “I think it’s the principal.”

The gentleman asked, “Is Debby Price here?”

Deb wasn’t too anxious to step forward, but she did and received the news that she was to call her Navy brother, Kleal J. Seems Kleal had just surfaced after a three-month assignment on a submarine and wanted to talk to his little sister who was going to BYU. This was long before cell phones. We had filled out cards when we registered with our demographic information. Those cards were stored in the Smoot Administration Building until secretarial help could type up directories with new phone numbers. It was too early in the year for the directories, so when Kleal had called BYU, they couldn’t connect him with Deb.

Well, here’s a Seaman who had been underwater for three-months serving his country and all he wanted was

to talk to his sister!

Somehow, he got word to Governor Rampton who called “the principal” aka President Dallin Oaks and asked him as a personal favor to please find Debby Price and give her the message. So, Dallin and June took a Sunday afternoon walk to the Smoot Admin Building, pulled Debby’s card and made a ministering visit to an apartment of freshman in order to deliver the message.

It was his first year at BYU, too and probably his first direct interaction with new students. It’s a wonder he persevered.

I was always impressed that Denise recognized President Oaks, even though she was a little off on the title. She was aware and being aware can help prepare you for whomever is on the other side of the door. This article is dedicated to her, Denise M. Thomas. She passed away on July 8, 2023, fully prepared to meet whoever was on the other side after living an Aware Life helping those around her. Oh, that we could all be more aware!

LOOKING BACK

5 YEARS AGO

(2018)

Local contestants compete in National High School Finals Rodeo held July 15 -21 in Rock Springs, Wy. Tom Simpson finished 76th in the tie down roping. Cody Weeks finished 28th in the saddle bronc competition. Texie Buttars finished in 3rd place in the reined cow horse competition. Jacie Steed finished 78th in barrel racing.

Austin Nalder a Freshman at Malad High School competed against some of the best wrestlers in the nation recently. Nalder was invited to participate in this national event as part of Team Idaho. He is coached by Devin Morrison Malad holds the 60th annual Little League tournament. The tournament is the longest consecutively running tournament in Idaho.

10 YEARS AGO

(2013)

On Saturday, July 20, children ages 4 to 15 years old attended a non-denominational Vacation Bible School at the Malad Presbyterian Church titled "God is my Shepherd." After opening session, the kids participated in songs and prayer then were dismissed into classes. From there they participated in outdoor games and ate lunch provided by Scott Treasure and Ken Kidd. The after \ noon wrapped up with the kids’ doing crafts.

The Malad All-Star Major League and Minor League Baseball teams finished with second place trophies at the annual Bear Lake Invitatio0nal Baseball Tournament held July 19 and 20.

15 YEARS AGO (2008)

Despite some unpredictable weather, Malad Girl Scout Troops 1049 and 434 enjoyed a threeday, two-night camping experience at Power House Campground at the beginning of Summer. Participating in the camp were: Shauna Mattox, Courtney Brees, Mackinzey Stroud, Liccy Bernal, Faith Chelette, Jennifer Chelette, Cheyenne Mattox, Anny Bernal, Nicole Lamb, Leisa Lamb, Katrina DeLong, Stephanie Oliverson, Rachelle Oliverson, Bree Moon, Maegan Chelette, and Laura Dickerson.

Class of 1963 holds their 45th class reunion. Pictured in the Idaho Enterprise, there were 29 classmates and their spouses in attendance with some coming from as far away as Oregon, California and Texas.

Also pictured in The Idaho Enterprise, The Malad High School Dragonettes participated in the Basic Dance Training Camp held in Ogden. At this camp, each team had a sister team. Malad was paired with Jackson Hole. Coach Green said "it was a lot of fun for the two teams to spend a week cheering for each other. They share the same school colors. " The team consisted of Shayla Winder, Taleesha Willie, Rachel Kent, Kayle Thomas, Cali Bishop, Paige Moeller, Beth Blaisdell and Hope Murray.

20 YEARS AGO (2003)

Cheryle Shepherd was re-elected Vice Chairman. She is shown being sworn in for her third term for the Zone 2 position by Carla Williams. The Minor League AllStar team took first at the Salmon Tournament The team consisted of Cody Hess, Bubba Crump, Tyler Ogden, Holden Price, Brody Hubbard, Gunnar Call, Jeremy Jensen, Tyrell Hubbard, Chris Hess, Bracken Gibbs, Skyler Thorpe, Jeremy McClellan, coached By Doyle Williams, Tony Gibbs and Ivan Jensen.

Local firefighters held 1st Annual BLM/Forest Service Quinthalon. "Fighting fire is a harsh, strenuous job, and physical conditioning plays a major part in our being prepared to handle it," says fire fighter Jeff Hill. Every morning that they're not fighting a fire, the 17 firefighters stationed here in Malad participate in rigorous exercise. To make it more fun, they devise various games and competitions, taking into consideration individual strengths and backgrounds the different members have.

25 YEARS AGO (1998)

Grand Marshalls of the Samaria Parade were named. Ralph Hughes, oldest man still living in Samaria, Edith Evans, oldest woman still living in Samaria, and John Roderick, oldest person who was born in Samaria.

Redfield grant awarded Oneida County Hospital for blood analysis machine. Once again, the Nell J. Redfield Foundation has come to the rescue, awarding the hospital $7,067 in the name of Betty Alyce Jones for purchase of a IRMASL 2000 Blood Analysis System.

American War M others announce plans to dissolve the Malad Chapter. The decision was reached in a recent meeting. With the passing of time, members concluded it is no longer possible for them to carry on as they have in the past. They have distributed their belongings to the Malad Pioneer Museum and to the American Legion and Auxiliary. An organ, which was donated to the War Mothers by Mrs. Jed Jones Sr., was returned to members of her family.

30 YEARS AGO

(1993)

The LaGrande AquaPlunge Committee received word that the Nell J Redfield Foundation had awarded them a $50,000 grant for restoration of the swimming pool. Aqua-Plunge chairman Elaine Bohn said, “word of the grant is great news. And it’s large enough to allow us to do the things we need to do to do a good job.” The pool will receive a new lining, new decking, and be replumbed with new pipes. “It will be almost like a new pool,” Bohn said. The construction and repair was just awaiting clearance from the DEQ before moving forward, at press time.

A collection of old glass bottles was recently created for the window. The bottles, which were contributed by Dale and Marge Christiansen, include a range of medical and soda bottles, such as Rawleigh’s Ointment, Gordon’s Compound, Dr. Kline’s Epileptic Remedy, and a Japanese Coca-Cola bottle. The museum also recently installed a donated Kodiak bear skin, donated by Ralph Hadfield. The bear was shot by Raplh’s brother Art on a hunting trip to Alaska in the 1950s. The skin had hung on the wall of Art’s business, until it was given to Ralph.

The Malad Ranger District and Summit campground received a total of $32,000 for improvements to the campground at the Summit. The new camp units will be built, and the restroom facilities will be upgraded. “Use has increased over the past few years, and is expected to continue upward,” said Ranger Rick Brazell. Future plans for a nature trail and amphitheater were also being considered at the time.

35 YEARS AGO (1988)

Government agencies in Malad met to discuss monetary losses due to drought conditions. It was estimated by those in attendance that at least 70 percent of dryland crops in the county would be a total loss as a result of drought. Eighty percent of Oneida’s cropland is dryland. Spring barley and wheat crops are a total loss, and winter wheat

totals were predicted to be at around half of their normal levels. Several emergency loan and fund programs have been established to aid farmers in the valley suffering drought losses.

The Malad Stake celebrated its 100 year anniversary on July 21 and 23. After a year of careful planning, the event was a huge success that drew in over 3,000 people. After a flag raising by Troop 455 of the Fifth ward, and a prayer by High Councilman Charles Owen Ward, the day’s activities began in earnest. Breakfast was fed to approximately 1,300 people, after which a Centennial Parade, organized by Mike and Danece Hess, saw over 60 floats go through town. Descendants of past stake presidents were on hand to represent their forebears, in addition to other noted guests, including Diane and Marvin Pett, Hubert Gleed, Loraine Blaisdell, Jane Ann Ward, Carol Eliason, and Colen Sweeten. A lunch, performances and readings filled the afternoon, and the night ended with a street dance. Sunday services were massive, and recorded the largest crowd ever in the valley for a church function.

Carol Eliason was named District I’s Farm Bureau Farm Wife. She will represent the district at the Farm Bureau State Convention in Moscow.

Carol’s daughters Donette Ringle, Debbie Munns, Judy Bush, and daughter in law Christie Eliason were on hand to see her receive the honor. Carol and her husband Don have ranched in Holbrook for over forty years, and were recently joined by their sons Ken and Ron.

40 YEARS AGO (1983)

150 gallons of white paint and four new sky blue signs were recently added to Idaho Milling and Grain, which part-owner and executive vice-president Kelly Phillips says is “the only industrial flour mill in Idaho.” Del Tuttle did the patching, Larry Oja did the paint job, Christine Oja designed the signs, the St. Johns Boy Scout Troop painted the signs, and Robert Phillips

Hess, chairman of the event, announced that the Malad Chamber of Commerce was looking forward to another busy and exciting weekend of sales and fun in downtown Malad.

Construction on a rest area on Malad Summit is set to begin in early August, with Dan Jensen of Downey having been awarded the contract for the facility. Just over the Oenida-Bannock boundary on the southbound I-15 lanes of traffic, the rest area will sit on 10 acres, and will include restrooms, picnic arbors, walkways, and landscaping. A well was previously drilled in the area during the construction of the interstate. Northbound lanes will be served by a similar, but larger, rest area in the Cherry Creek area.

60 YEARS AGO (1963)

installed them. Other recent improvements to the mill have also been made, including the replacement of wooden floors and loading docks with concrete, new wiring, and the remodelling of offices and restrooms.

The Malad City Council passed an ordinance prohibiting parking on private property. Ordinance 338 provides for a $300 fine and/or a jail sentence for the misdemeanor of parking on private property or malicious injury to property. It also provides for the removal of any vehicle found to be parked in such a situation. The ordinance was initiated by complaints from local business owners, who have experienced property damage and inconvenience from after hours parking on their property.

50 YEARS AGO (1973)

Two Malad 4-Hers visited Japan recently under the 4-H exchange program. Chad and Debra Daniels stayed at the home of Mari Muto and her family. Muto spent several weeks in Malad last summer with Mr. and Mrs. Joe Daniels and family. Mari’s father teaches English at Naoya high school, and has planned a number of activities for the Daniels kids in Japan. The two were joined by 4-H members from Franklin and Bannock counties on the plane trip through Anchorage to Tokyo. The program is designed to foster friendship and understanding between the cultures.

The Sidewalk Sale Crazee Daze event is set for early August in Malad, returning from a successful outing last year. Earl

The Lions Club announced the opening of the Malad Swimming Pool this week. After nearly four years of planning and ten months of construction, the community swimming pool will officially be opening on July 25. Once the pool is open, Red Cross swimming classes will occupy the pool until 1 p.m., and afterwards it will be open to the general public.

Bill Thorpe, temporary manager, has announced the following pricing: 50 cents for ages 17 or older, 35 cents for kids 11 to 16, and 25 cents for those 10 and under. Although towels, suits, and other equipment will eventually be made available to patrons, at present visitors will need to provide their own. Lifeguards will be on duty at all times during the pool’s open hours.

The Malad Stake MIA, under the direction of stake and ward leaders and directors, will present the annual road shows Tuesday and Wednesday. The shows will take place at the Malad Stake Building, Cherry Creek Ward, and Portage Ward. The public is cordially invited to attend the event.

Drivers’ Training student Alan R. Isaacson advised Malad residents to check their vehicles for safety issues in order to increase safety on the county’s roadways. Broken taillights, headlights, and turn signals should be repaired and brakes should be checked to ensure proper functioning. Isaacson mentioned that such safety checks have resulted in fewer accidents in places where they have routinely been conducted.

1993: Barbara Jones, museum director, appears small underneath this huge Kodiak bear skin, recently donated by Ralph Hadfield (1993)

1988: Carol Eliason displays the silver tray she was presented as the new District I Farm Wife

NOTICE OF PROPOSED CHANGE OF WATER RIGHT TRANSFER NO. 88206

SHELDON P and JANICE A VAUGHAN, 5565 S OLD HWY 191, MALAD CITY, ID 83252 has filed Application No. 88206 for changes to the following water rights within ONEIDA County(s): Right No(s). 15-2049; to see a full description of these rights and the proposed transfer, please see https://research.idwr. idaho.gov/apps/waterrights/querynewtransfers. The purpose of the transfer is to change a portion of the above rights as follows: change point of diversion and place of use. Proposed point of diversion is in NWSW Sec 23 T15S R36E for 1.70 cfs from ground water. Proposed place of use is in NESW, NWSW, SWSW, SESW, NWSE and SWSE Sec 23 T15S R36E for 96.5 acres. For additional information concerning the property location, contact Eastern Region office at (208)525-7161. Protests may be submitted based on the criteria of Idaho Code Sec. 42-222. Any protest against the proposed change must be filed with the Department of Water Resources, Eastern Region, 900 N SKYLINE DR STE A, IDAHO FALLS ID 83402-1718 together with a protest fee of $25.00 for each application on or before 8/7/2023. The protestant must also send a copy of the protest to the applicant.

GARY SPACKMAN, Director

Published on 7/20/2023 and 7/27/2023

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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

Bids will be received by Construction Services, Inc. on or before August 11, 2023, at 10:00 A.M. for the following project.

PROJECT: Oneida School District #351 Baseball & Softball Complex Civil

Package Bids will be publicly opened and read at the above stated time at the Oneida School District Office located at 25 East 50 South, Suite A Malad, Idaho 83252

Bidding documents will ONLY be available from the Construction Manager, Construction Services Inc. Contact Mari at 208-478-6802 or email mari@constructionservicesnc.net for bid documents.

There will be a pre-bid meeting for this project on August 2, 2023, at 10:00

A.M. This will be held at the project site on Jenkins Ave. Malad, Idaho 83252 Direct all inquiries to Jared Lusk Construction Services, Inc. (208) 478-6802 or (208) 251.0610.

A current Idaho Public Works license is required at the time of bid.

The project includes but is not limited to the following Scope of Work: Site grading, paving and utilities for a new baseball and softball complex. #5518_T2_7-27-8-3-23

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR VARIANCE AND NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS

NOTICE is hereby given that an application for a variance has been filed with the Clerk of the City of Malad. The application has been made pursuant to Idaho Code and Malad City Ordinance #474 on the basis that the applicant’s proposal may be contrary to the Malad City Ordinance(s). The applicant's name, summary, and location of the proposal are as follows:

1. Applicant(s): Bill Vanderwood 231 N. Main Street Malad City, Idaho 83252

2. Location of Subject Property: Street Address: 231 N. Main Street Malad City, Idaho 83252

Legal Description:

Commencing at a point 170 ft. N of the SE corner of Block 7 of the original town site survey of Malad City, Idaho thence N 78 ½ feet, thence W 247 feet, thence S 78 ½ feet, thence E 247 feet to the point of beginning. In the City of Malad, Oneida County, in the Township No. 14; Range No. 36; East of the Boise Meridian, State of Idaho.

3. Summary of Proposal: Applicant requests a variance and propos es to install a cement driveway and carport on the Northeast side, toward the front of the subject property with said cement driveway measuring approximately 55 feet long to the street gutter and approximately 12 feet wide. Said carport will be 12’ x 30’, made of steel, and situated 10 feet from the neighbor’s southern border, 15 feet from the sidewalk, and 25 feet from the road, which may be con trary to the requirements or provisions of Malad City Ordinance(s).

WHEREFORE, PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing will be held on

Thursday, August 10, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. before the Malad Planning and Zoning Commission, held at the Oneida County Event Center, 459 S. Main Street, Malad, Idaho, to hear, review, discuss, deliberate upon and take public comment upon the application for a variance as described above.

ALSO PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing will be held on Wednesday, September 6, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. before the Malad City Council, held at the Oneida County Event Center, 459 South Main Street, Malad, Idaho, to hear, review, discuss, deliberate upon and take public comment upon the application for a variance as described above.

All interested residents of Malad City are invited to attend either or both hearings and present written or oral testimony in favor of or in opposition to the application for a variance as described above. Materials and information relative to the application for a variance can be reviewed at Malad City Hall during normal office hours.

DATED this 12th day of July, 2023.

JOAN W. HAWKINS, Mayor Malad City, Idaho

ATTEST:

SUSAN J. WITTMAN, City Clerk

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NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR VARIANCE AND NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS

NOTICE is hereby given that an application for a variance has been filed with the Clerk of the City of Malad. The application has been made pursuant to Idaho Code and Malad City Ordinance #474 on the basis that the applicant’s proposal may be contrary to the Malad City Ordinance(s). The applicant's name, summary, and location of the proposal are as follows:

1. Applicant(s): Michael & Lisa Atkinson 538 N. 300 W. Malad City, Idaho 83252

Christopher & Aleksandra Atkinson 830 N. 500 W. Malad City, Idaho 83252

2. Location of Subject Property: Street Address: 830 N. 500 W. Malad City, Idaho 83252

Legal Description: 132198, 145637

BOISE MERIDIAN, AND ALSO BEING IN BLOCK 35 OF THE MALAD CITY TOWNSITE, ONEIDA COUNTY, IDAHO, AND FURTHER DESCRIBED AS

FOLLOWS:

Survey #126342-43

BEGINNING AT THE SW CORNER OF SAID SECTION 16, FROM WHICH THE S QUARTER

THENCE NORTH 1985.86 FEET;

THENCE EAST 2239.00 FEET TO A 5/8” REBAR WITH CAP LABELED

1/2A.A. HUDSON PLS 4735”

THENCE EAST 401.00 FEET TO A POINT ON THE EAST BOUNDARY OF THE SARABELL

THENCE S 84.94 FEET;

THENCE WEST 176.03 FEET TO A 5/8” REBAR WITH CAP;

THENCE S 25.00 FEET TO A 5/8 REBAR WITH CAP;

THENCE WEST 221.25 FEET TO A 5/8 REBAR WITH CAP SET ON SAID EASTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF 500 WEST STREET;

THENCE NORTH 0.1°56’36” WEST 110.00 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING;

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3. Summary of Proposal: Applicant requests a variance and proposes to create a flag lot which may be contrary to the requirements or provisions of Malad City Ordinance(s).

WHEREFORE, PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing will be held on Thursday, August 10, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. before the Malad Planning and Zoning Commission, held at the Oneida County Event Center, 459 South Main Street, Malad, Idaho, to hear, review, discuss, deliberate upon and take public comment upon the application for a variance as described above.

ALSO PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing will be held on Wednesday, September 6, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. before the Malad City Council, held at the Oneida County Event Center, 459 South Main Street, Malad, Idaho, to hear, review, discuss, deliberate upon and take public comment upon the application for a variance as described above.

All interested residents of Malad City are invited to attend either or both hearings and present written or oral testimony in favor of or in opposition to the application for a variance as described above. Materials and information relative to the application for a variance can be reviewed at Malad City Hall during normal office hours.

DATED this 12th day of July, 2023.

JOAN W. HAWKINS, Mayor Malad City, Idaho

ATTEST: SUSAN J. WITTMAN, City Clerk #5520_T2_7-27-8-3-23

Malad DRIVE-IN HELP WANTED

Night time cook (15 and over)

Starting wage

Car hops $7.35 per hour + tips

Cook $12 per hour

Curlew Dinner, Library PreSchool Story Hour AA/NA

Malad Senior Dinner, Hospital Foundation Meeting, County P&Z,

Curlew Dinner, Fair Board, RACOONS (Ham Radio) AA/NA, Addiction Recovery Program

Malad Senior Dinner, LDS Stake Baptisms, Pari-Mutuel Horse Races, AA/NA

LDS Services, Presbyterian Services, Victory Baptist Church Services, Catholic Mass, North Hills Christian Fellowship, Pari-Mutuel Horse Races

Malad Volunteer Firemen, NJRMH Mammograms, Curlew Dinner, FSA Committee, DUP, Library Pre-School Story Hour,AA/NA,

County Commissioners, Interfaith Council, Back to School Day (8-3), Registration MHS & MMS, Oneida County Fair

Begins: 4-H Dog, Goat, Mini Horse Show, 4-H/ FFA Demo Contest, Freestyle Moto Insanity

Victory Baptist Services, Catholic Mass, North Hills Christian Fellowship, LDS Services, Presbyterian Services,

Catholic Mass, North Hills Christian Fellowship, LDS Services, Presbyterian Services, Victory Baptist Services,

Nell J. Redfield

Oneida Fire District, Malad Volunteer Firemen, First Day School

Curlew Dinner, Library Pre-School Story Hour Carol’s Pantry Open, School Board, AA/NA, 4-H Standard Horse, Working Ranch Show, Open Home & Fine Arts & Crafts, Lamb Weigh In, Team Roping, Hypnotist

Curlew Dinner, Carol’s Pantry Open, Library PreSchool Story Hour, AA/NA,

County Commissioners, NJRMH Mammograms, Curlew Dinner, Carol’s Pantry Open, AA/NA, Soccer @ AF

Memorial Hospital

Visiting Specialists

Cardiology - Dr. Lance

Longmore Dermatology - David Woodbury, PA-C

ENT - Dr. Nadim Bikhazi

• General SurgeryDr. Kevin Murphy

• Gynecology - Dr. Mike Jones

• Interventional Radiology

Mobile Mammography

Nutrition Consultation -

Pam Mills RD,LD,CDE

Oncology - Dr. Michael Francisco

Ophthalmology - Dr. Robert Jones

• Orthopedic - Dr. Matthew

Bitner

• Podiatry - Dr. Brent

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BOARD

The July meeting of the Oneida School Board began late due to not having a quorum present until Chalae Teeples, Vice-Chair, arrived. After the meeting started, the minutes of the June meeting and the July payables and personnel were approved. The following personnel were approved for the Idaho Home Learning Academy (pending their passing the State-mandated background check): a clerk for special education, a high school assistant principal, nine high school teachers, and 80 K-8 teachers. The resignation of Erin Hawkes as a cross-country coach was announced.

Tatum Hess and Emma Lloyd of the Malad High School Future Farmers of America requested permission for 8-10 FFA members to attend their National Convention to be held in Indianapolis during the first week of November. The students will raise funds for the trip, primarily through the annual dinner and auction.

The students will fly to the convention because of the distance to Indiana. The Board voted to approve the trip.

Facilities Report

Superintendent Jon Abrams reported on progress being made on the construction of the new elementary school and other capital projects. The construction company has moved a lot of dirt, some of it to the site of the new ball fields at the high school. During the excavation, parts of the original public school, built in 1907, were found. Pouring of concrete will begin this week.

The new bus turnaround by the current elementary school will be ready soon. Resurfacing of the parking lots at the high school/ middle school is completed, and striping has begun. The entrance on the southwest corner to the parking lots has been expanded, and the new bus lanes at the high school will be marked before school starts.

Malad Senior Dinner, Search & Rescue, Oneida Education Foundation Meeting, City Council, Crisis Center Board Meeting, Soil Cons/Water District,

Malad Senior Dinner, Museum Board Meeting, 4-H Sheep Show, Beef & Swine Weigh In, Open Baking/Canning, Team Branding, Kids Barnyard Party

Malad Senior Dinner, Soccer w/Firth

Idaho Food Bank, Curlew Dinner, Quilt Club, NEW – Chamber of Commerce, AA/NA, Addiction Recovery Program

Malad Senior Dinner, AA/NA, Pari-Mutuel Horse Races, Presbyterian Services, Victory Baptist Services, Catholic Mass, North Hills Christian Fellowship, LDS Services, Pari-Mutuel Horse Races,

Curlew Dinner, Carol’s Pantry Open, City P&Z, Lions Club, AA/NA, Addiction Recovery Program, Swine & Beef Show, NAPA Appreciation Lunch, Parade of Showman, Cowboy Classic Rodeo, Rough Stock Band Concert

Curlew Senior Dinner, Carol’s Pantry Open, AA/NA, Addiction Recovery Program

Malad Senior Dinner, Carol’s Pantry Open, Curlew Dinner

AA/NA

Enjoy Oneida County’s Many Activities. It’s Great To Live In Such A Wonderful Community!

Dr. Ed Thorpe, DDS 185 South 300 East Malad, ID 766-2204

Malad Senior Dinner, American Legion Auxiliary, Scales & Tails Reptile Show, Parade of Champions, Cowboy Classic Rodeo

AA/NA, S&R Breakfast, Animal Sale, BBQ Lunch, Tractor Show, Family Fun Rodeo

Malad Senior Dinner AA/NA,

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Construction manager Jared Lusk is putting together the bid package for the ball fields. Board member Brandon Ward suggested that some of the ball field project may be done by volunteers or local companies if the bid package allows for breaking up the project.

Mr. Abrams announced that the School District has $18.8 million in reserve, more than enough to pay the District’s share of the cost of the new school. Because funds are available, the school bond can be paid off early although it cannot be paid off until after one year. Funding will also be available through the new school funding bill passed by the Idaho Legislature (HB292).

The new roof on the Malad Middle School is completed. The roof project at Stone Elementary School is underway. Remodeling of the kitchen at Stone School is finished; lots of old, outdated materials were discarded, and

the kitchen will be much more useful and attractive.

Action Items

The Board approved the Catastrophic Leave Bank Policy, which allows employees to bank extra leave days that can then be used by other employees who may need to take long periods of time off for emergencies.

Several policies related to the use of School District vehicles were approved, including the rental of District-owned vans, cars, and buses. Only yellow buses may be rented, not travel buses. Policies about supervision of bus loading/unloading areas and about payment of meals for drivers on school trips were also approved.

The Memorandum of Understanding between the Idaho Home Learning Academy and the Cornerstone Learning Academy was approved. Cornerstone is a private school that will provide curricula to IHLA

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through its partners; the curricula will align with State standards.

The Board approved the Student Handbooks for Malad Elementary and Middle Schools for 2023-2024. The Malad High School Handbook needs some rewriting and will be presented at the next meeting. A bet-

ter written, more consistent discipline guide will be included in the handbooks.

The Board approved the negotiated master contract between Oneida School District and the Oneida Education Association for 20232024.

Any local organization is invited to bid for the following:

• Oneida County Fair Food Booth, August 14-19, 2023

All Food and Beer Booth bids will be a minimum of 40-60% or better.

Anything less will not be accepted.

Please submit bids for each event. Bids should be submitted by August 4, 2023 by 5:00 p.m. to: Oneida County Fair Board P.O. Box 13, Malad City, ID 83252

Any questions - call 766-4116 ext. 114 or 208-390-3601. The Fair Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids.

SENIOR CITIZENS’ CORNER

Malad

Curlew Senior Citizens’ Menu

Every Meal Served with Juice/Milk/ Coffee

Aug. 1 - Birthday Dinner, Roast

Pork, Potatoes, Beets, Corn, Salad Bar, Fruit, Cake, Ice Cream

Aug. 3 - Beef Pot Pie, Veggies, Fruit, Salad Bar, Biscuits, Dessert

Aug 8 - Shepherd's Pie, Fruit, Bread, Salad Bar, Dessert

Aug. 10 - Turkey, Veggies, Fruit, Salad Bar, Dessert

Aug. 15 - Taco Salad, Beans, Lettuce, Tomatoes, Chips, Fruit, Salad Bar, Dessert

Aug. 17 - Pork Chops, Veggies, Potatoes, Fruit, Muffins, Salad Bar, Dessert

Aug. 22 - Swiss Steak w/Rice, Green Peppers, Fruit, Salad Bar, Dessert

Aug. 24 - Potato Bar, Fruit, Muffins, Salad Bar, Dessert

Aug. 29 - Sweet Sour Chicken, Egg

Rolls, Salad Bar, Fruit, Rice, Dessert

Aug. 31 - Hot Pork Sandwiches, Corn, Salad Bar, Fruit, Dessert

OBITUARY

Protein!

With summer gardening coming to an end, some of us may have a surplus of produce including fruits and vegetables. What better way to pair these foods than with protein! Protein can help fuel our bodies, maintain satiety levels, muscle tone, and blood sugar levels. Protein is often thought as being an animal source, this is true. But protein can also be found in eggs, peanut butter, tofu, lentils, seeds, beans, yogurt, etc.

• It is recommended that active older adults consume anywhere from 0.8 – 1.2 grams per kilogram of their ideal body weight in protein (depending on activity level). For example, a 150 lb. person should have anywhere from 54-82 grams of protein per day.

• Protein can be added to foods in a variety of ways:

• Adding protein-rich foods (peanut butter, protein powder, Greek Yogurt, or oats) to smoothies

• “Bulking up” a tuna fish sandwich with chopped boiled eggs, olives, etc.

Seasonal foods in August

Protein-Packed Peanut Butter Overnight Oats (serves 2-3)

• 1 cup old fashioned oats

• 1 cup milk, any kind

• 1/2 cup Greek yogurt, plain or vanilla

• 2 Tbsp peanut butter

• 2 Tbsp peanuts (optional)

• 1 Tbsp chocolate chips (optional

(serves 2-3)

• 1 cup old fashioned oats

• 1 cup milk, any kind

• 1/2 Greek yogurt, plain or vanilla

• 1 Tbsp brown sugar

• ½ cup diced strawberries, whole blueberries and raseberries

• 1 Tbsp chia seeds (optional)

• 1 Tbsp crushed graham crackers or granola

Mix all ingredients into a bowl (large mason jars are popular as they come with a lid and store well) and refrigerate for at least one hour or overnight for best texture and blending of all flavors. Store in an airtight container, refrigerate for up to 5 days. *Approximately 20 grams of protein per serving

Mix all ingredients into a bowl and refrigerate for at least one hour or overnight for best texture and blending of all flavors. Top with additional crackers or granola if desired. Store in an airtight container, refrigerate for up to 5 days.

**Please note, fruit might go bad before 5 days, monitor closely. Approximately 18 grams of protein per serving

Malad Menu

July 28 - Spaghetti w/Meat

Sauce, Salad Bar, Fruit Salad, Dessert

Aug. 2 - Shepherd's Pie, Fruit

Salad, Rolls, Dessert

Aug. 4 - Chili Dogs, Coleslaw, Fresh Fruit, Dessert

Aug. 9 - Birthday Dinner, Swiss Steak, Mashed Potatoes w/Gravy, Carrots, Rolls, Dessert

Aug. 11 - Sloppy Joes, 3 Bean Salad, Peaches, Dessert

Aug. 16 - Lasagne, Salad Bar, Mandarin Oranges, Dessert

Aug. 18 - Grilled Hamburgers and Hot Dogs, Carrot and Raisin Salad, Fresh Fruit, Dessert

Aug. 23 - Beef Stroganoff on Noodles, Beets, Applesauce, Dessert

Aug. 25 - Baked Potato Bar, Fruit Salad, Breadsticks, Dessert

Aug. 30 - Meatloaf, Green Beans, Pears, Rolls, Dessert

Rex Price Waldron

Rex Price Waldron slipped peacefully into eternity on July 24, 2023, with his daughter Lana by his side.

Rex was born in Malad, Idaho, on July 9, 1933 to Lewis Roderick Waldron and Emma Price Waldron. He was the only boy in the family and always enjoyed being doted on by his six sisters. Rex said that he struggled in school because all he could do was look out the window and daydream about farming. He spent nearly every day of his youth helping his Dad and Uncle Charles take care of the family farm in Gwenford.

Rex married Marie Coburn on December 11, 1953 in the Logan, UT LDS temple. From this union came four daughters: Celia, Lana, Trudy, and Vicky. Later in life, much to their delight, they had two sons, Layne and Jed. Rex taught all his children the value of hard work, how to drive farm trucks at the tender age of five, and how to mentally calculate math problems. Rex and Marie later divorced.

It was often necessary for Rex to have a second job to supplement his farm income. He sold Stokermatic furnaces, Culbac plant fertilizer, Amway, and World Book Encyclopedias. He worked at the Sugar Factory in Garland, and Nucor Steel in Plymouth, Utah. He drove semi trucks, school buses for both Malad and Preston, Greyhound buses, and a delivery truck for Amway.

Rex married Donna Waldron in July 1989. Their union was sealed in the Ogden, UT LDS temple on July 27, 1990. Rex enjoyed spending time with Donna’s family, and bragged that he now had fourteen children. Together, they served an LDS mission in North Carolina from 2005 to 2007, and later served at the Conference Center at Temple Square.

Rex was a true-blue Samaria boy, spending 88 of his 90 years in his cher-

ished hometown. He always had a ready smile and a helping hand, and he never met a stranger — everyone had a friend in Rex. A classic Good Samaritan, he often ministered to his sick, elderly and lonely neighbors. He was always happy to provide a ride and share his knowledge of local history.

Rex purchased the old Samaria Church in the late 1980s, and delighted in giving tours to anyone who knocked on the door. He frequently hosted community events in his home, and spent many happy hours behind the counter at the Blue Goose across the street. He also volunteered time caring for the Samaria Cemetery and city park.

It's appropriate that he passed away on Pioneer Day, one of his favorite holidays, as he was always so proud of his heritage. His grandfathers on both the Price and Waldron sides of his family were among the first settlers in Samaria. Rex was a true pioneer spirit — never afraid of a little hard work, and always striving toward a prosperous and peaceful Zion for his family and neighbors.

He is survived by his loving wife of 34 years, Donna, and four sisters: EmoLou Parry, of Malad, ID; Cherril Anderson, of Malad, ID; Ruth Swenson, of Bountiful, UT; and RaLene (Boyd) Russell, of Ogden, UT. He was the proud father of his six beloved children: Celia (John) Warburton, of Iona, ID; Lana Waldron, of Provo, UT; Trudy (Steve) Waldron, of Orlando, FL; Vicky (Charles) Campbell, of St. George, UT; Layne (Jana) Waldron, of Sugar Land, TX; and Jed (Pam) Waldron, of Millville, UT. He is also survived by six of Donna’s children, who he loved as his own: Diana Kirkham, Jackie (Pat) Kennedy, Alane (Lamont) McMurtrey, Charles (Debra) Leonardson, Russell Leonardson, and

Andrea (Alan) Atkinson. Between his fourteen kids and their spouses, Rex is the adored grandpa of scores of grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and he loved to brag on every one of them. He also loved walks and snuggles with his sweet granddog, Lasca.

Rex was preceded in death by his parents, Lew and Emma Waldron; his sisters, Donna Lewis and Joy Neese; his stepsons, Doug Leonardson and Matt Leonardson; and his grandchildren, Micah Morris, Stacy Mortensen, Gavin Jacobsen, and Randi Jacobsen.

A viewing will be held on Friday, July 28, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 2nd Ward building (20 S 100 West, Malad, ID), with family invited to call from 6-7 p.m. and friends from 7-8 p.m. An additional viewing will be

Rex Price Waldron

held in the same location on Saturday, July 29, from 9:30-10:30 a.m., with funeral services following at 11 a.m. Burial at the Samaria Cemetery.

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EAGLE SCOUT

Gavin Coatney was awarded his Eagle Scout on July 9. He had completed all the requirements in February 2020, but due to the COVID lockdown which happened shortly after, and then moving to Idaho, he wasn’t able to receive the award until now.

Gavin had a remarkable Eagle project where he completely remodeled the Graham Youth Home, a closed homeless shelter for high school students, which was able to reopen after he finished.

Gavin is the son of Brian and Jaime Coatney and recently graduated in May from Malad High School, where he was active in basketball. He plans on attending BYU-Idaho this fall and

OBITUARY Russell Claire South

January 26, 1962-July 16, 2023

Russell Claire South, 61, passed away Sunday July 16, 2023 after his valiant battle with cancer.

Russ entered this world on January 26, 1962. He was the middle child of the three children born to Gordon and Shirlee South (Christoffersen).

He was raised and lived most of his life in Malad, Idaho. He spent the later years of his life and his final days in Idaho Falls.

then serving a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Oneida County Quilt Guild Meeting for July

By Jill Vanderwood—

Historian

Sharon Harris thanked the ladies who brought quilts and helped with the quilt show. Volunteers helped to put up and take down quilts. It was a great success!

The quilt club earned over $400 through the bake sale and quilt raffle. We also used Venmo successfully.

Debbie showed us a purple stash quilt.

Audrey had a quilt where a puppy chewed holes.

Bonnie made a quilt using Moda pins and charm packs

Nyla—made a club quilt with appliqued animals

Diane Wilkinson quilted Mom and Me patterns and will donate to a Veterans hospital. She also made a quilt for her granddaughter.

Jill talked about her other interest which is writing. She has a newly published book, Keeping Secrets, and she had copies of her two Christmas picture books—Santa’s Mysterious Boot, and The Year Santa Lost His List, set out on a table. She gave everyone at the club a choice of which book they wanted for free, and she signed them after the meeting.

Tammy is making bibs and receiving blankets with crocheted edges, for a niece who was recently blessed.

Stack and Whack workshop

Esther taught a workshop on a quilting technique called Kaleidoscope, Stack and Whack or One Block Wonders.

• Esther is using 6 layers of fabric.

• The original method used 8 layers—having 8 layers aligned perfectly is much more of a challenge.

• If you have a very busy pattern, use the 8 layers.

• With busy fabric you lose the definition between fabric patterns.

• Esther showed examples--she prefers 6 layers because it’s easier to cut through 6 layers, by cutting angles.

The printed design will be repeated on the fabric. See how often the fabric pattern repeats. You will need a 60’ triangle ruler.

1. Every piece you cut will be Identical.

2. You will need 6 repeats of fabric plus 2 inches of the design.

3. Baste all layers together. Every 3-4 inches

add a tailor tack. Use a hand needle and contrasting thread or a basting tool.

4. A kaleidoscope is formed by hexagons. You make them in rows, and they later turn into hexagons.

5. On fabric with 6 repeats don’t use a small print. Does this involve a lot of seam ripping? No. If this doesn’t line up perfectly, you are not going to see it.

1. Lay them all out. She makes a chart and #’s them one row at a time.

• A great fabric for Stack and Whack should have high density—low density and negative space. You can use a border print. Esther is using identical fabric panels. For a 60-degree triangle ruler, you can use template plastic, or plexiglass to trace out your own ruler or you can share a ruler

• Tools you will need:

• Needle with contrasting thread

One of Russell’s greatest accomplishments was being a United States Marine. He was very proud that he served and defended his country. He was proud that he had seen the world while fighting for the freedom of the American people.

Anyone that knew Russ knew he had four really great passions in life. Being a Dad even though he never got the boy he wanted. His two dogs Ben and Booger who were the boys that he never got. They were probably more spoiled than the girls depending on who you ask. He loved painting and refurbishing vehicles. It was the career he chose to pursue after serving his country. He owned his own body shop for several years and there are many vehicles in Malad that were painted by him. He was a true artist in this chosen field. He was an avid sportsman. Hunting and fishing was more of a spiritual activity to him than a hobby.

Russell was always a fighter. He gave cancer a run for its money. He fought it hard and didn’t let it push him around.

Russ is survived by his two daughters, Magun Hatch (Landon Hatch) and Jessica South (Thomas Steed), his seven grandchildren Hank, Hailee, Kyuss, Luna, Madilyn, Nikola and Octavia. His big sister Lydia and his

baby brother Kory. His favorite nephew Kyle South and his special nieces Lydia Ashley and Koriann South. He was preceded in death by his parents Gordon and Shirlee.

He was deeply loved and will be sorely missed by all who knew him. Russell was a friend to all and knew no strangers. There is no doubt that Russ’ two favorite dogs Ben and Booger were waiting patiently for their master at the end of the rainbow bridge.

The funeral services were held in Malad, Idaho at Horsley Funeral Home, Tuesday July 25th, 2023. A viewing took place from 11-12 with the funeral to follow. Graveside services were held at Malad Cemetary. Condolences and flowers may be sent to Horsley Funeral Home.

Don Sweeten Christophersen

March 13, 1957-July 20, 2023

Don Sweeten Christophersen passed away unexpectedly at his home on July 20, 2023. He was born in Malad, Idaho on March 13, 1957 to Grant Christophersen and Nellie Sweeten Christophersen. He was raised in Malad where he attended Elementary, Jr. High, and High School.

Don served a Spanish speaking mission in the Chicago, South Side Mission. One of his mission companions, Les Sparks, became his best friend. They remained close and met up often for a bite to eat or just to talk.

He attended Utah State and after graduating he lived in Logan, and Salt Lake before he finally landed in Kaysville.

Throughout the years, Don served faithfully in many capacities in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He loved people and it showed in the way he quietly and continually served those around him, in both simple and huge ways.

• A rotary cutter

• A cutting matt

• Safety pins

• Fabric

• 60-degree ruler

• press as you go. No meeting will be held in August because of the fair. This class will continue in September.

• Jordan Fabrics has a Stack and Whack YouTube video

• Sew n Stiches in Pocatello is open on W, Th, F, and Saturdays

• The Fair—Enter quilts on August 1419th. The Senior division is 65 and up.

• JoAnn Farnsworth was a judge for the fair and she passed away.

• Grace Quilt shop has a clearance. Quilt guilds get 1st pick.

Future Meetings: No August Meeting

• September: Esther will continue to teach the stack and whack class—bring your supplies and fabric.

• October Cindy will teach crazy quilts

He loved to fly and earned his pilot’s license as he followed the lead of his brother Gordon, and flew whenever he could. He loved to travel and explore new places. "Where to next?" was one of his favorite questions. Looking for the next travel deal and flight, along with earning sky miles, was one of his favorite pastimes.

Through all his titles and hats he wore in life, being “Uncle Don” was one of his proudest achievements. Don’s nieces and nephews, along with great-nieces and nephews, were truly blessed with the best. The cheers of "Uncle Don's here!” will be greatly missed.

The sweetest reunion is happening

in heaven with his father and mother (Grant and Nellie Sweeten) along with his twin brother (Neldon) and older brother (Raymond) both who died in infancy. Boomer the beagle, who was his sidekick through many years of his life, is surely baying with excitement at this reunion.

He is survived by his 2 brothers, Larry (Marsha) Willard, UT and Gordon (Arlinda) Filer, ID. 2 nephews, 4 nieces, and 18 great-nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held Saturday

July 29, 2023 at 2:00 P.M. at Horsley Funeral Home at 132 W 300 N in Malad. The interment will follow at the Malad Cemetery. Friends may call the funeral home from 1:00-1:45 P.M. prior to the service on Saturday.

We will be sending him off on his “last flight” in Don style. Hawaiian shirts are encouraged to be the appropriate attire for the service.

SAMARIA CEMETERY DISTRICT BUDGET MEETING

In accordance with 27-126, Idaho Code, Samaria Cemetery District Committee will meet to consider the Fiscal Year 2024 budget request of the committee. This meeting will serve as the required public hearing.

The Budget Committee meeting will be held at the Samaria Park on Thursday, August 10, 2023 beginning at 7:30 p.m., to consider the proposed budget request.

The budget may be examined prior to the meeting by contacting Alaina Schrenk.

Russell Claire South

Gavin Coatney with his parents Jaime and Brian

This is all made from one piece of fabric, except for the edging.

This is a very busy pattern and also from one piece of fabric.

Don Sweeten Christophersen

With football season looming closer each week, the Dragon High School football team is starting to put things in motion for an exciting new season. Head

Coach Coby Crozier, his coaching staff and forty six MHS star athletes are coming off of their week long football camp eager and motivated for the fall games on their upcoming schedule.

Wanting to have 100% of his player’s focus, Coach Crozier not only told his players to pack their football gear, but some pjs, a pillow and blanket and their toothbrush as they were set to stay at the school from the minute the camp began to the very end. Spending day and night together, Coach Crozier knew that this would be a great time to bring his team together both on the field and off, which was a crucial part of this camp. “I wanted these players to know who was on the team

with them. It’s easy to just know the few guys you hit against or are on offense with you. But spending a week together helps them to know everyone on the team,” share Coach Crozier.

A week full of football might sound long and overwhelming, but Coach Crozier had more in mind for his team than just practice on the field. Aside from football form and plays, the team worked on conditioning, team building, and visualizing season goals and personal goals.

Bringing a little bit of extra fun to their conditioning, the team took to the swimming pool and played games like kickball to get the legs and lungs in shape. Football requires plenty of strength and stamina, but getting there doesn’t have to be dull or boring. The team took time out of their camp to serve in the community, helping neighbors move as well as doing a cleanup

around the MHS campus for all the students, staff and fans that will be about the school in the upcoming year.

Coach Crozier took the Dragon players on a field trip, touring the newly renovated Holt Arena at Idaho State University. After touring the facility and talking with Bengal coaches, Coach Crozier said to his team, “This is where we want to end up. This is where we want to finish our season. There is no reason that we can’t make it here.” With the goal in mind and place envisioned, the MHS Football team is set to be the best of the best this season.

While the camp included a lot of fun, out of the box plays for the team, the coaches and players buckled down to business when they hit the field. Working around the heat, the camp included two-aday practices where the team focused on skill

FISH AND GAME UPDATES

Fish salvage order issued for Jensen Grove Pond in Blackfoot

The Idaho Department of Fish and Game has issued a salvage order for the pond at Jensen Grove Park in Blackfoot, Idaho, effective July 24 through Oct. 30, 2023.

During the salvage order timeline at Jensen Grove Pond:

• Fish may be taken by any method except use of firearms, explosives, chemicals, electric current, or prohibited baits.

• All bag, possession, size, and number limits are suspended.

• A valid Idaho fishing license is still required.

• No live fish may be transported from the pond.

The City of Blackfoot diverts water into Jensen Grove Pond to support aquifer recharge efforts in the upper Snake River Plain. This practice occurs annually at this water body and provides an opportunity for a seasonal urban fishery. In May, Idaho

Fish and Game stocked 4,500 catchable-sized rainbow trout into the pond for anglers. Recently, the Snake River discharge has decreased while irrigation needs have increased, and that has resulted in water levels quickly dropping in Jensen Grove Pond. The fish will not survive when water levels in the pond become unsuitable, therefore an order of salvage is warranted to maximize public use of these fish.

drills, foundational form, and game plays to start bringing together a strong start for their upcoming season. The coaches commented that getting these plays and skills in mind before the season begins, gives them a running start come August.

The camp has also given the coaches an accurate look as to what their team will be looking like as the season begins. Coach Crozier is planning to suit up three full teams for the 2023 football season, with the goal in mind of giving his players as much exposure and experience from the very beginning of their high school career. “I don’t want freshmen to go up against bigger, more experienced guys because the only game they can get in on is a JV game. And I don’t want them to have to sit the bench the first year or two waiting for their shot.”

The teams had a

For more information about this salvage order, contact the Idaho Fish and Game office in Pocatello at 208-2324703.

Aug. 1 deadline to buy controlled hunt tags is fast approaching All controlled hunt tags that are not purchased by the Aug. 1 deadline will be forfeited and offered in the second drawing.

The deadline to purchase controlled hunt tags is Aug. 1 at 11:59 p.m. MDT.

chance to get some game time on the field throughout the camp, facing off against West Side and Declo football teams. Rather than giving his team an easy game and win, Coach Crozier scheduled teams that would challenge his players and make them work hard on every play. Being able to step up and compete with some of the states toughest teams shows just how competitive the Dragons can be this season.

As the camp was winding down, Coach Crozier asked each player to invite a male role model that they looked up to, to join them in what he called a Caveman Cookout-a cookout of nothing but grilled meat for the near 100 men to enjoy over the night. When the plates were all cleaned up and the football season and been well hashed over, Coach Crozier took time to address the team, their fathers, brothers, uncles

It is the applicant's responsibility to see if they drew a controlled hunt tag and to buy it by this deadline. All controlled hunt tags (except unlimited and January hunts) that are not purchased by the Aug. 1 deadline will be forfeited and offered in the second drawing. There are no exceptions.

Hunters who applied for controlled hunt tags for deer, elk, pronghorn, fall black bear and fall turkey can check their draw status through

and friends, to talk about how the MHS program isn’t just about record at the end of the season, but is really about the young men that walk off the field at the end of the season. To that end, each of the coaches and role models took time to point out talents, attributes and characteristics that they valued for each individual player, to let them know they loved them, and that regardless of what happened in the game, that they were proud of them.

With the camp in the rear view mirror and the season just down the road, Coach Crozier is nothing but excited. “We have some good talent and leadership coming up this year. I’ve told the boys there is no reason we can’t have a successful season this year. We have to believe it and put in the reps to prove it.”

Fish and Game's licensing system — GoOutdoorsIdaho.com — if they already have an account.

Those without an online license system account can get stepby-step instructions on the Controlled Hunt Results webpage. Hunters can also check their results and buy tags at Fish and Game offices, on the Idaho Fish and Game app, at any license vendors or by calling (800) 554-8685.

The Curlew Valley Amateur Rodeo, more commonly known as the Stone Rodeo, has come to town for its 71st showing, filling up the place from the chutes to the stands with the night's fun in high demand. The two day rodeo kicked off Monday, July 24, with roping slack beginning at 6 p.m. and the prospects of a great night ahead.

The night ended up far from what was expected, but there wasn’t a single person that could deny what an exciting night it was.

STONE RODEO PREVIEW Victory Baptist Church

Mother Nature wanted to join in the contest to see how she could compete with the tough cowboys and cowgirls

gathered at the Stone Rodeo. Just as the slack was finishing up and before the performance was ready to begin, a storm tore across the valley with the rodeo grounds straight in its path. Competitors, fans, judges and even the concession stand cooks ran for cover as the winds and the rain beat down. As the storm moved on, the dedicated and devoted rodeo goers didn’t hesitate to make their way back to fill the stands once again, only a little worse for the wear. Unfortunately, there was a significant casualty to the storm- the arena sounds system.

Not faring the rough

winds and rains, the system was out of commission for the night and the rodeo board scrambled to find a way to broadcast the event so that the show could go on. In the end, and making the best of a tricky situation, announcer Glen Gilles climbed on horseback with a megaphone in hand, commentating from the arena. Despite the lack of a PA system, everyone from the fans to the competitors took what could have been a frustrating and disappointing night to turn it into one that won’t soon be forgotten.

Joe Daniels began the night proudly singing the National Anthem

though few could hear him well. In true American cowboy fashion, the crowd banded together, singing along so that the song could ring out across the arena, as it should.

The rodeo featured classic rodeo rough stock events, including bareback riding, saddle bronc, stock saddle riding and bull riding. Ropers and riders took to the arena as they competed in calf roping, team roping, breakaway roping, and barrel racing. The rodeo also included fan favorite events like the wild horse race, where teams of three must rope and get a rider one lap around the arena on

a bucking horse, ribbon roping, where a team of two must rope a calf, grab the ribbon tied on the tail and run it to the judge, and kid’s calf riding. The arena may have been a little soggy and far from ideal, but the competitors didn’t bat an eye when their number was called.

Full results of the

Despite the heat, the Dragon football team took to the field for some football skills and drills.

The football camp included full contact games, including scrimmages against Declo and West Side.

Little League Tournament draws big crowds

Malad’s Little League Tournament, the longest running continuous such tournament in Idaho, was held over the weekend at City Park. This is the 65th time the tournament has been held, and it brought in visitors from all around the

region, as well as home town fans. While neither of Malad’s All-Star teams made it through to the championship games, they both performed extremely well in pool play and played hard in the single-elimination tournament.

The 2023 Malad AllStar Champions in the Major League division were the Idaho Vipers, with the Preston Indians coming in second. In the Minor League division, the Caribou Crushers (who defeated the Malad All-Stars to get into the

championship game) won, beating the North Cache Cats.

A Homerun Derby was also held during the tournament. Rustin Montgomery Malad of Malad was the 10u winner. Hudson Miller of the Vipers was the 12u

Samaria Blue Goose Chase Results

winner. The adult men’s winner was Justin Aslett of Kimberly, and the adult women’s winner was Jenny Taylor, also of Kimberly.

During the event, bouncy houses and other entertainment were on hand to keep the large

Australia and New Zealand

Women’s World Cup Teams

The FIFA Women’s World Cup soccer championship began in 1991. It is held every four years. Soccer teams from countries around the world compete for a chance to be one of the 32 teams that make it to the Women’s World Cup.

drew flags of the countries that have hosted the Women’s World Cup tournament over the years. Do the math to label each flag correctly.

The Awesome Trophy

numbers of visiting kids busy. A dunk tank was an especially popular pastime for those who had just finished games. A watermelon bust was also sponsored by Thomas Market during the event.

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Malad Braves 10U All-Stars team (Coaches) Jake Hess, Jon Blaisdell, Trevor Jones. (Top row) Weston Armstrong, Cash Kimberling, Bentley Maddox, Easton Tripp, Cache Maroney. (Bottom row) Carter Jones, Kyler Blaisdell, Rustin Montgomery, Reuben Hess, Declan Summers.

Malad 12U All-Star team (Top row) Hank Ward, Ledger Jones, Kall Vanbebber, Jaxon Kimberling, Riggin Montgomery, Dawson Jones, Tyce Thomas. (Bottom Row) Weston Bates, Kallen Price, Bridger Barnes, Grayson Thomas, Hyrum Hanks. Coaches: Travis Hanks, Joey Barnes