The Idaho Enterprise | Sept. 14, 2023

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Day of Service beautifies valley and replenishes pantry shelves

Large earthquake in Morocco (CNN) Rescuers are searching through rubble and trying to reach isolated communities after a devastating earthquake struck Morocco, killing thousands and leaving more injured or unaccounted for. The quake is the strongest to hit the nation’s center in more than a century, and its epicenter was not far from popular tourist and economic hub Marrakech. According to reports Monday, at least 2,862 people have been killed in the disaster and 2,562 have been injured, state media said on Monday. The earthquake struck at around 11:11 p.m. local time (4:11 p.m MT) on Friday. Its epicenter was located in the High Atlas mountain range, about 44.7 miles southwest of Marrakech, a city of about 840,000 people. Its impact was felt far and wide, reaching as far north as Casablanca.

Early Flu Vaccine data shows good news

Early data from South America shows that the flu vaccine has cut the risk of hospitalization in half this year, a hopeful sign that the vaccine will provide a similar level of protection in the United States as the country heads into its own respiratory virus season.

Pesticide Disposal

The Day of Service was observed on a busy Saturday across Oneida County. Founded to commemorate the feeling of sacrifice and togetherness brought on by the healing that took place across the country following the events of September 11th 2001, the Day of Service organizers encourage cities, towns, and counties to work together to strengthen their community relationships and infrastructure.

This year, Carol’s Pantry, the county’s only food bank and a service run by the Oneida Crisis Center, was one of the primary recipients of the goodwill and assistance of an area which has demonstrated a consistent willingness to pitch in and help when needed. The pantry stores had been reported as being especially low, something which is

Homecoming Week begins

As the time approaches for all Dragons to return home to their den, Homecoming Week is in full swing. Students at MHS have a full slate of activities and events planned for the week, highlighted by a full week of sports, a bonfire, Friday’s parade, and the football game against West Jefferson.

The parade is scheduled to start at 12:00 noon, and follow the usual course through town to the high school. A Booster Tailgate will be held at the end of the parade. The game itself is scheduled to begin at 7:00 p.m. Friday night. Make sure to come out to support your team! The Homecoming Dance will be held from 8:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. on Saturday.

Royalty for Homecoming week has been elected, and they will be the featured stars at many of this week’s events. But who are your Homecoming Royalty, you

ask? This year’s King and Queen are Baylor Bean and Brynlee Bastian.

Baylor, the son of Von and Debra Bean, is the Student Body Vice President,

and active in basketball, track, cross country, and Future Health Professionals (HOSA). He has a CAN certification, and an EMT certification, and is finishing school with an Associ-

ate’s degree. He is a Distinguished Dudes winner, and enjoys being outdoors, playing sports with his siblings, skiing, and seeing

(Dept of Agriculture) The Idaho State Department of Agriculture Pesticide Disposal Program announced disposal locations across the state for the month of September. The ISDA Pesticide Disposal Program provides free and safe disposal of unusable or unwanted pesticides. Participants of the program can be homeowners, farmers, dealers and professional applicators. September locations and dates include:

Idaho Falls / Bonneville County Transfer Station – Sept. 12 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

American Falls / Power County Transfer Station – Sept. 13 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Burley / Bureau of Land Management Field Office – Sept. 14 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Twin Falls / Twin Falls Canal Company – Sept. 26 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Enterprise Updates

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Upcoming Events

The Suicide Awareness Walk, sponsored by Nell J Redfield Memorial Hospital and MHS Counseling will begin with a short program at 7:00 p.m. Tuesday September 19. The FFA Live Auction and Dinner will take place at the Event Center on Monday, October 2 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. On September 22, the 4-H Awards Banquet dinner will be held at the Event Center at 6:00 p.m. High point winners from the various shows will be announced, and all the effort of kids and leaders will be celebrated.

Vicky Kent leads a painting crew at the Fairgrounds

Dozens helped sort food at the Victory Baptist Church

Left to right: Prince Blaiz Wright, Princess Brookelyn Daniels, King Baylor Bean, Queen Brynlee Bastian, Duke Ryan Hubbard, Duchess Preslie Bennett HOMECOMING On Page

Oneida Pioneer Museum End of Year Report

The Oneida Pioneer Museum hosted slightly fewer visitors this year than expected, possibly because of abnormally cool and rainy weather in May and June and because of ongoing renovation of the third floor that continues to block off the mezzanine exhibit area. The Museum opened on the Saturday of Memorial Day weekend with its annual Bake Sale and closed on Labor Day. Shelia Williams Hawkins and Kristle Jensen worked as hostesses with most Board members each working at least one day during the summer.

The Museum had 720 visitors sign the guest register. Because only one member of a group or family usually signs the guest register, the Museum likely hosted close to 900 visitors. Some visitors do not indicate their city or state when they sign in. Most visitors from out of town came to the Museum because they saw the signs on the freeway. Unfortunately, the freeway sign did not get turned to “open” until after Memorial Day weekend.

During the Parade of Homes in December, the Museum had 33 visitors. The Malad Valley Welsh Festival brought nearly 140 visitors to the Museum (down from 170). Memorial Day weekend brought just 40 visitors (down from 70) to the Museum, all on the day of the bake sale. Nearly 70 3rd graders from Malad Elementary School toured the Museum in May, the Weston Camp of the Daughters of Utah Pioneers visited in May, and the 7th Ward Relief Society vis-

As shown on the following table, visitors from Malad and Oneida County accounted for 230 of the visitors who signed in. Over 140 visitors came from other places in Idaho. The rest of the visitors came from 19 states (not including Idaho) with 235 coming from Utah. The Museum also hosted visitors from Canada, Spain, Italy, Costa Rica, and Poland.

The following table indicates the number of visitors during the months when the Museum was officially open in 2023, compared to past years:

ited the Museum in July. The local camp of the Daughters of Utah Pioneers holds its monthly meetings at the Museum except during the summer.

Other visitors made appointments to tour the Museum during the months when it is closed.

The window display committee of Dotty Evanson, Sharon Harris, Janice Vaughan, Hailey Sweeten and Liz Kent created the summer exhibit that featured Dale Reece’s collection of cowboy memorabilia. The smaller display window featured two wagon wheels supporting a sign with the Museum name, all created by Sharon Harris.

The eighth annual

“Friends of the Museum” campaign had another successful year with 96 supporters of the Museum donating money to assist the Museum in its efforts to preserve the history of Malad and Oneida County. The names of the donors at each level (Annual, Handcart, Covered Wagon, Stagecoach, and Steam Engine) are on a plaque in the Museum.

The Museum receives annual allocations from Malad City and Oneida County that allow the Museum to hire hostesses and to pay for operation of the HVAC system.

Originally funded by grants from the Idaho Heritage Trust and the Rocky Mountain Power

Foundation, the ongoing fabric preservation project is under the direction of Sarah Robbins. When the storage rooms on the third floor are completed, the clothing and quilt collections will be rotated.

Another grant from the Idaho Heritage Trust funded the conservation of several pioneer-era crayon portraits that have been added to the Museum’s outstanding collection. In addition, the archive project will be ongoing during the next year.

A major improvement to the appearance of the Museum and downtown Malad was the installation of a cover over the outdoor stairwell on the south side of the build-

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commonly experienced by food pantries at the end of the summer season. Winter months tend to receive to bulk of attention and donations as a result of the many specifically charitable events that coincide with Thanksgiving and Christmas, and the summer months often go overlooked.

Dozens of volunteers, and potentially hundreds of donors to the food bank helped to bring some of that charitable spirit to the beginning of Fall. As the boxes were handed down to volunteer stockers from the trailer, Tony McClain kept a count. “113!” he shouted, to cheers from those on hand. “I think we did a good job here.”

Food was collected from homes and several drop off locations around town in the early morning hours, after which it was taken to be sorted by food type at the Victory Baptist Church. Families, individuals, and organizers packed the building, and as the expression goes, many hands made light work.

The boxes were then taken to the Pantry, where the materials were further sorted and

stocked onto the shelves under Cindy Ward’s direction. “This is more people than I think I’ve ever seen come out for this,” Toni Werk, of the Interfaith Council, said.

“This is great!” Carol Tschida agreed. “We’ve been doing this since the Interfaith Council started, and we’ve never been done before three

o’clock before.”

Elsewhere, a number of other projects kept volunteers busy. Siding on the Presbyterian Church was replaced, just up the hill from the parking lot behind the Veterans Memorial, where workers dug out weeds and cleaned the flower beds. A new coat of paint was put on rails

er Brian Jeppsen said,

unloading boxes at the pantry. “This is the kind of place Oneida County is.”

The Day of Service has had a strong show of support in the community, and serves as a wonderful reminder of the kinds of things that can be accomplished when people come together to make things better.

"I was happy to be here," Nolan Briscoe said. "This is something that helps people, and I think that's great!"

ing. Funded by AgWest Farm Credit Services and the Idaho Community Foundation, the cover was designed by Monte John and Marvin Hess.

The Historical Marker Subcommittee, comprised of Bill Lewis, Marvin Hess, and Jean Thomas, identified, researched, and compiled information for 20 historic buildings in downtown Malad. The historic markers have been mounted on or near the buildings, and a map is available to guide visitors to the sites. Additional information about each site will be available on the Museum’s website, which is being designed by Liz Kent.

The Museum Board

meets at least quarterly to discuss maintenance, operations and ways to improve the Museum. Board members are Chair Jean Thomas, Vice-Chair Bill Lewis, Secretary Janice Vaughan, Treasurer Julie Willie, Dotty Evanson, Sharon Harris, Joan Hawkins, Marvin Hess, Monte John, Liz Kent, Lorna Perry, Sarah Robbins, and Hailey Sweeten.

Donations to the Museum of artifacts important to the history of Malad Valley and Oneida County are always welcome. Those wishing to donate an item to the Museum may contact any Board member. Donors will be asked to sign a Memorandum of Ownership to transfer permanent ownership to the Museum. All donations must be identified as to owner, use, and relationship to Oneida County.

Museum Board members Jean Thomas and Bill Lewis working on hanging new pictures at the museum over the summer.

Mayor Joan Hawkins works with volunteers to clean the walking trail

Tables are repaired and painted in Holbrook

Jace Call, Zach Briscoe and Nolan Briscoe lend a hand unloading food at the pantry

Ella Sperry works on a wagon in Samaria

William "Bill" Elton Neal

Jan. 20, 1934 - Sept. 6, 2023

William “Bill” Elton Neal, courageously left his mortal life to be with his loving eternal companion, Marie, on September 6, 2023, Malad City, Idaho.

Bill was born January 20, 1934 to Jesse William Neal and Virginia Ireta Vroman Neal in Minidoka, Idaho. Bill was their only child. Jesse and Virginia divorced when Bill was 2 years old. Times were hard for the young parents to raise a little boy, so Bill was welcomed into his grandparents’ home. His grandparents were William Job and Maria Bradshaw Neal of Stone Idaho. They had a small home with plenty of chores, and now that their family was grown and out of the house, it would be a blessing for Bill to come live with them. Bill attended elementary school in Stone, Idaho, one year of high School in American Falls, Idaho, while living with his Uncle Rulon Neal, and graduated from Bear River High School in 1952.

After high school, Bill met the girl of his dreams, Arvilla Marie Evans, and they became eternal companions on May 25, 1954, in the Logan Temple.

The very next day, Bill reported to the US Marine Corp and was stationed at Camp Pendleton California for cold weather training. He was stationed at Bridge Port, California.

Their family was blessed with the birth of their first child, Ray Eugene, on May 14, 1955.

Bill received his discharge from the Marine Corp. and the family moved to Ogden, Utah where a darling little girl, Ireta Marie, arrived on May 28, 1957. Work took Bill and Marie and the small family to Meza, Arizona where their second son, Max Drew, was born October 30, 1959. The need to be closer to family called, and the family moved to Layton, Utah. A third son, Clair Douglas, was born May 4, 1961, and the Neal’s nest was complete. Adventures called, and the family moved to Tremonton, Utah where Bill worked for the Ogden City Bus Lines and Thiokol Corporation. In 1966, Bill accepted a job at Hunter Point Naval Shipyards in San Francisco, California. He was a fiberglass specialist. The family settled in the Santa Rosa area. Many great lifelong friendships were made during those years in California. As results from an accident at the shipyards, Bill's lungs were damaged— causing him to retire in 1973. While reminiscing one day, Bill said, “Moving my family back to Malad was the best thing I ever did.” Bill and Marie got

County Veterans Book Nears Release

busy and involved with the kids and community activities. Bill had a longing for law enforcement and became an Oneida County Sheriff Deputy. Bill and Marie were instrumental in creating the Oneida County Search and Rescue Organization and the Emergency Medical Service in Oneida County. Bill became Oneida County Sheriff where he served for 5 years.

Bill and Marie spent their golden years between Malad, Idaho and Quartz Site, Arizona. They loved going south for the winter. Bill became an expert and maneuvering his bright yellow four-wheeler through the desert.

Bill and Marie were married for 67 years. He was devoted to her and was at her side until she passed at their home, as she wished, on June 1, 2021. We know that Mom and Dad are in each other’s arms and that they are well.

Bill was proceeded in death by his grandparents, William Job and Maria Bradshaw Neal on his father side, Elton Ray and Bessie Vroman on his mother’s side, his parents, Jesse Neal and Virginia Vroman, his lovely and devoted eternal companion, Arvilla Marie Evans Neal, and eldest son, Ray Eugene Neal. Bill is survived by Eugene’s (deceased) family (2 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren), Ireta’s family (5 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, 1 great-greatgrandchild) Max and Rhonda (2 grandchildren), Clair and Machelle (4 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren and 2 expected great-grandchildren). Bill is also survived by a very special sister, Sherril Murray and her husband Mike Murray of Lakeport, California.

A Funeral Service was held Wednesday, September 13, 2023, at Horsley Funeral Home 132 West 300 North, Malad City, Idaho.

After overcoming many delays due to the massive number of pictures, the desire to have all pictures converted to color images, and the difficulty of finding pictures and information for as many of Oneida County’s 1800 veterans as possible, the highly anticipated book of “Oneida County Idaho Military Veterans” will be available for sale and distribution on Veterans’ Day in November. This date is dependent on the project not running into additional printing and binding delays. The book is projected to go to press the first part of October.

Spearheaded by Kay and Gene Caldwell, the project is the long-held dream of many Oneida County residents – to have one book where all Oneida County military veterans can be recognized and honored.

Brent Bowen has been the technology wizard who has organized the book and colorized thousands of pictures, using increasingly complex computer software.

The book incorporated “The Red Book” compiled by Marion Hanson

and Bill Byrd in 1949 to honor World War II veterans. Veterans of all other wars from World War I through the current War on Terrorism are included in the new book.

Pre-orders for the nearly 500-page historical treasure can be made by contacting Brent Bowen at jbrentbowen@ gmail.com or 208-406-

2892 or Kay Caldwell at grammakc@gmail.com or 208-766-4014. The cost of the book will be $105 and can be paid by check, cash, or credit card. A celebration to commemorate when the book is finally available will be held at the American Legion Building with date and time to be announced later.

Friday, September 22 10 am 2 pm (by appointment)

North Side Of Oneida County Clinic Call 208-766-2231 to make your appointment

Car seat safety instruction provided by certified car seat technicians on the proper installation of car seats, the correct size for your child, and the positioning of your child in their car seat.

Breast Cancer Awareness Event

Please join us on this special morning as we work together to reduce the number of deaths caused by breast cancer.

Drive by the hospital on 200 West and pick up your breakfast, breast cancer information and free gift.

Thursday, October 5, 2023 7 a.m. 8:30 a.m.

(while supplies last)

William "Bill" Elton Neal

The cover of the upcoming Veterans book, designed by Pennie Wolf

Linda Harrison, Sept. 15

Rodney Jones, Sept. 15

Nathan Kent, Sept. 15

McKade Nielsen, Sept. 15

Makayla Driessen, Sept. 16

Justin Nieffenegger, Sept. 16

Christopher Semrad, Sept. 16

Cassie Smith, Sept. 16

Hailey Thomas, Sept. 16

Dustin Deschamps, Sept. 17

Marlis Dobler, Sept. 17

Courtney Carter, Sept. 18

Avis Semrad, Sept. 18

Breann Weeks, Sept. 18

Brody Weeks, Sept. 18

Hoilli Hess Williams, Sept. 18

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ANNOUNCEMENTS, MALAD

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

ON THIS DAY

1716 First lighthouse in America colonies lit at Boston Harbor

1741 George Frideric Handal finished his "Messiah" oratorio after working on it non-stop for 23 days

1814 Francis Scott Key pens the poem "Defense of Fort M'Henry", later known as "The Star-Spangled Banner" while witnessing the bombardment of Fort McHenry from a ship in Baltimore harbor

Sherrill Greer, Sept. 19

Kacey Evans, Sept. 19

Kinzlee Evans, Sept. 19

Gavin Reel, Sept. 19

Trudy Ward, Sept. 19

Doyle Williams, Sept. 19

Kamie Willie, Sept. 19

Susan Evans, Sept. 20

Marvin Hess, Sept. 20

Nicole Jenkins, Sept. 20

Cassandra Price Nimer, Sept. 20

Taylor Thomas, Sept. 20

Twig Jacobsen, Sept. 21

Ridge Wise, Sept. 21

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IN THE DISTRICT COURT FOR THE SIXTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT

IN RE: Ashley Michelle Boes

Kristen Danielle Boes Legal names of children

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

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1848 Alexander Stewart opens the first U.S. Department store, "The Marble Palace" in downtown New York City

1899 Henry Bliss becomes first recorded U.S. death from an auto accident when he is hit by a taxicab in New York City

1901 Theodore Roosevelt is sworn in as the youngest man to serve as U.S. President, after William McKinley finally dies after an anarchist shoots him in Buffalo

BRAIN TEASERS

Case No. CV36-23-0111

NOTICE OF HEARING ON NAME CHANGE (Minors)

FOR THE STATE OF IDAHO, IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF ONEIDA

A petition to change the name of (1) Ashley Michelle Boes and the name of (2) Kristen Danielle Boes, all minors, now residing in the City of Malad, State of Idaho, has been filed in the District Court in Oneida County, Idaho. The names will change to (1) Ashley Michelle Brown, (2) Kristen Daniell Brown. The reason for the change in names is: Desire of children to go by mother's maiden name of Brown.

A hearing on the petition is scheduled for 1:30 o'clock p.m. on (date) October 12, 2023 at the Oneida County Courthouse. Objections may be filed by any person who can show the court a good reason against the name changes.

Date 8/23/2023

CLERK OF THE DISTRICT COURT

Lacie Montgomery Deputy Clerk

#5538-8-31-9-7-14-21-23-T4

Samara Recreation District Budget Hearing Notice

In accordance with 27-126 Idaho Code the Samaria Recreation District will meet Wednesday, September 20, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. at the Samaria Pavilion. We will discuss the upcoming year’s budget.

2022 Budget Summary

$10,225.82....................Income

$ 8,070.00.....................Expenses $11, 000.00...................Proposed 2023 budget #5543_T2_9-14-21-23

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

LOOKING BACK

5 YEARS AGO (2018)

Rod Tubbs recently retired as Superintendent of Malad City. Tubbs has been employed by the City for 15 years, and has acted as Superintendent for the past 12 years, overseeing the crew of normally three others.

During the summer, a large youth crew is hired by the City, and for many, this is their first job. With Rod as their supervisor, these youths were taught a great work ethic!

In the City Council meeting held on.

Wednesday, September 5, 2018, the council approved the appointment of Dale Hobson as the City Superintendent. Hobson has been employed by the City for 34 years. The City is currently interviewing for another employee who will join Gaylen Garrett and Dean Larkin on the full-time City crew.

The Red Cross Blood Drive held on Tuesday, September 4, added 33 units of blood from Oneida County residents to the area's totals. Forty people signed up to give, with only 33 qualifying.

By next drive, Ferris Hess will be at the 8-gallon donation mark, with 61 units donated to date.

A first for the Malad Idaho Stake of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is the creation of a Young Single Adult branch. Young Single Adult branches are quite common throughout the church; but in the past, young single adults from Malad have attended the branch in Tremonton, Utah. These branches are organized spe4cifically for young single adults ages 18 through 30 and are created to provide support for this age group.

YSA newly called Branch Presidency are pictured in The Idaho Enterprise. They are First Counselor Robert Ellis; Branch President Dan Blaisdell; Second Counselor Rich Moore; Executive Secretary Scott Ray; Branch Clerk Ben Waldron and Financial Clerk Keith Blaisdell. Not pictured is Assistant Financial Clerk Brady Hubbard.

On Tuesday night, September 4, Malad City Park was filled with adults and youths in support of the second annual Suicide Awareness Walk. Co-sponsored by Julie Estep and family, Oneida Crisis Center, Compassionate Care Family Services, Malad High School Counseling Department, Nell J. Redfield Memorial Hospital and Road to Recovery, booths were set up around the pavilion to provide information on resources available to county residents. After the walk, refreshments were provided in the pavilion.

10 YEARS AGO (2013)

Ashlee Davis and Josh Jensen were selected by the Malad High School student body to be the 2013 Homecoming Queen and King. Joining the pair are McKenna Richardson as Princess, KC Snyder as Prince, Brooke Sorensen as Duchess and Carson McClain as Duke.

The Ralph and Lamo-

na Bennett yard was chosen for August Yard of the Month honors. Ralph gives Lamona the credit for their beautiful yard and garden. They do a lot of box gardening for vegetables and flowers. Handmade concrete pavers show the dates and footprints of members of the family and provide stable footing in the garden area.

One of the many projects the Farm Bureau Women’s Committee sponsors is a photo contest, “Seasons of Agriculture in Idaho”. There were no entries in the ages 6-12 or 13-20 age categories. There were several entries in the 21 and above category with Lael Christophersen and Allison Eliason tying for first place. Heather Thomas was chosen as the third place winner.

The Dragons are anxious to take the field, looking for another win as they Battle Firth for the 2013 Homecoming.

Pictured in The Idaho Enterprise are players and coaches: Coach Coda Tchida, Brody Hubbard, Jason Jensen, K.C. Synder, Josh Jensen, Griffin Green, Nishon Neal, Tanner Lewis, Brooks Bowman, Ilan Anderson, Coach Martin Pope, Coach Eric Fanning, Brett Rodel, Wyatt Martin, Michael Gallegos, Derek Checketts, Carson Hoskins, David Smith, Jaxson Christiansen, Carson Cobabe, Coach Sid Campbell, Coach Devin Morrison, Josh Morley, Josh Winterhawk, Cal Willie, Bracken Willie, Colton Crawford, Robert Wray, Tucker Hess, Hayden Green, Chase Davis, Joshua Howden, Hunter Giles, Jeffrey Moore, Parker Steed, D.J. Evans, Matthew Quinn, Devin Wilson, Austin Atkinson, Jake Sorensen and Bracken Degn.

15 YEARS AGO (2008)

Elder Brett Jones has accepted a mission call to serve in the Texas San Antonio Mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He entered the MTC on September 10, 2008. Elder Bryan Jones returned home on August 27, 2008, after filling a two-year mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Canada Edmonton Mission. Both are the sons of Steven Jones and Mitzi Rawlings.

The Malad Kids’ Chorus won 2nd place in the Group Division of the Farm Bureau Variety Show at the Eastern Idaho State Fair on September 6. Pictured in The Idaho Enterprise are the young performers: Shelby Ward, Ashley Ward, Naomi Corbridge, Shauna Spencer, Chelsey Spencer, Dallin Ward, Bryant Corbridge, Keegan Peterson, Tyrell Ward, Parker Peterson and Hailey Ward.

Naomi Corbridge competed in the Pee Wee Division and took 4th place honors with her violin solo at the Eastern Idaho State Fair.

25 YEARS AGO (1998)

Work on the Malad City Park expansion finally got underway last week. City Councilman Larry Thomas reported

in the September city council meeting that the county crew moved in and did some land leveling where two baseball diamonds will be located. Bob Hobson, acting county crew foreman, said he would try to have the work done by September 11, weather permitting.

Monique Bennett has been called to serve in the Germany Leipzig Mission. She will enter the Mission Training Center on September 16, 1998. Monique is the daughter of Ralph and Lamona Bennett.

Kenneth D. Moss, Jr. has been called to serve a mission in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He will enter the MTC on September 23, 1998. He is the son of Kenneth and Tammy Moss.

In a show of support for the “Welcome to Malad” sign, sponsored by the Malad Chamber of Commerce, the city council has approved $1,900 toward its cost.

Jenny Hawkins, daughter of Joan Hawkins and the late Dale B. Hawkins started work this week in the Washington, DC office of Idaho Senator Larry Craig. Hawkins is majoring in Mathematics with a minor in Political Science at Idaho State University.

35 YEARS AGO (1988)

Two children from Malad Elementary were privileged to be named winners in the new Primary Children’s Medical Center’s “Kids Art For Kids” project sponsored last spring. LaRane Jensen and Michael Christensen’s art will be two of those framed and displayed for many children to enjoy. Congratulations to these two young artists. LaRane is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Jensen and Mike is the son of Darrell Christensen.

Congratulations goes to Gladys Evans, winner of the second annual Outstanding Homemaker Award at the Oneida County Fair. Carrie Hess claimed second place honors and Ann Isaacson was picked for third place.

Cadet Christopher Whitehead Parry, son of Mr. and Mrs. Gary B. Parry of Malad, has been placed on the Superintendent’s List for academic and military excellence at the U.S. Air Force Academy. The academy sophomore is a graduate of Malad Junior and Senior High School.

Shirley Grubb of Malad was a big winner in the baked goods division of the Eastern Idaho State Fair, which concluded at Blackfoot. In addition to her prize winning baked food entries, Mrs. Grubb received about 68 ribbons and $100 in cash prizes for entries in the Antique division at the Fair. Anyone interested in her prize-winning entries, come into The Idaho Enterprise to see the winning recipes.

45 YEARS AGO (1978)

Heading up the activities in the Malad LDS Fourth Ward will be new Bishop Clarence Kent assisted by Joe Daniels, first counselor and Wen-

Patricia

his family. Four threats on the Governor’s life have been made since he took office.

Hard work, ingenuity and a special talent for growing flowers, bought the ‘Yard of the Month’ placard to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Zivko Zivkovic. The Zivkovic yard is myriad of brightly colored petunias, marigolds ad rock formations.

55 YEARS AGO (1968)

Six Boy Scouts of the Malad District will receive their coveted Eagle Badge at the National Court of Honor to be held in conjunction with the District Honor Court at the Malad Stake Building. The six are Alan Gardner, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Gardner; Stacey and Perry Madson, sons of Mr. and Mrs. James Madson; Tim Edwards, son of Mr. and Mrs. Gene Edwards; Greg Hess, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ferris Hess; and Brett Wendell Perkins, son of Mr. and Mrs. Dan Perkins.

Kelly Kent received the Grand Champion honors for his steer at the fat livestock auction. Exhibited in the Future Farmers of America class, the steer was purchased by Evans Co-op. Reserve Champion steer, shown in the 4-H class was raised by Mike John and was purchased by the Chat n’ Chew. Jody Jones received Grand Champion honors for her sheep and was purchased by Stan’s IGA and Kerby Steed’s Reserve Champion lamb was sold to Herman Housner.

patched to the rescue of the 56 passengers of the stricken plane, which had been forced to crash land.

Wharton is now assigned to the Second Air Rescue Group at Clark Air Force Base, located 60 miles

Now that most of the farm work is over, many farmers in the county will have time to see the sprinkler irrigation demonstration at the C.

Mrs.

Boys unsuccessful in catching calves drew for sow pigs and will show the litters raised from these animals at next year’s fair. Winners were Mark Colton, David Colton and Don Daniels.

60 YEARS AGO (1963)

Parry Ipsen and Calvin Dredge paid $1.00 per pound for the Grand Champion lamb raised by Jill Jones. The 82-lb. animal was judged finest of 37 graded and sold at auction during the 17th Annual Oneida County Fair. Tommy Harding won the Grand Champion steer, weighing 1075 lbs., which he sold to the IGA stores of Stanley Thomas and John O. Evans during the Fat Livestock Sale for 50 cents per pound.

Of 20 participating, listed below are the 10 boys who caught calves in the annual Scramble held in conjunction with the Oneida County Fair. The boys will care for the calves for a year and then bring them to the ’64 Fair for judging and auctioning at the Fat Livestock Sale. Catching calves were Tommy Scott, Allen Isaason, Donald Hess, Don Gibbs, Jimmy Edwards, Norval Moss, Roy Brown, Gene Carter, Lynn Anderson and Roger Williams.

70 YEARS AGO (1953)

Airman Second Class Doyle E. Wharton, son of Mr. and Mrs. Verdie Wharton was one of several airmen who recently participated in a dramatic rescue of a C-119 airplane crew and its passengers. Airman Wharton was a

brook, September 14, M. C. Grover, county agent reports. Information on rate of application, percolation, seepage and many other things relating to irrigation will be given.

A report just received from the University of Idaho shows Oneida County highest in the state in percentage of farm youth, 39 percent, enrolled in 4-H club work. Oneida County’s completion of projects for 1952 was 93 percent.

75 YEARS AGO (1948)

Pictured in The Idaho Enterprise Nez Perce Indian Charles Wilson hands a pair of scissors to Paul Hyatt, Idaho Supreme Court Judge, to snip the first ribbon marking opening of the historic Chief Joseph Trail. The new road links Idaho, Oregon and Washington between Enterprise, Oregon and Lewiston, Idaho. Also pictured are Mrs. Wilson, granddaughter Patricia Higheagle, Wilson, all of Lapwai; Charles Zurcher, Enterprise, Oregon State Senator; Clarence B. Shain, Olympia, Washington highway director; and Judge Hyatt, Boise. Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at the Portage Ward Chapel for Pfc. EvVern Hoskins, a returned war veteran who was killed at Cebu Island, in the Philippines, November 9, 1943. He was the son of Mrs. Ladetha Hoskins.

75 YEARS AGO (1948) OPEN JOSEPH TRAIL – Nez Perce Indian Charles Wilson hands a pair of scissors to Paul Hyatt, Idaho Supreme Court Judge, to snit the first ribbon marking opening of the historic Chief Joseph Trail. The new road links Idaho, Oregon and Washington between Enterprise, Oregon, and Lewiston, Idaho. Shown above left to right, are

Wilson, granddaughter

Higheagle, Wilson, all of Lapwai; Charles Zurcher, Enterprise, Oregon state senator; Clarence B. Shain, Olympia, Washington highway director; and Judge Hyatt, Boise, Idaho. (Idaho State Board of Publicity photo)

35 YEARS AGO (1988) GLADYS EVANS (center) was winner of the second annual Homemaker Award at the Oneida County Fair, boasting a total of 11 grand and reserve champion ribbons. Carrie Hess (left) won second place and Ann Isaacson (right) was named third place winner.

In order to accommodate the public hearing, the city council met at the Event Center for its scheduled regular monthly meeting.

The public hearing for Mike and Christopher Atkinson’s variance request was cancelled due to the applicant having withdrawn the request.

A public hearing was held for a variance requested by Bill Vanderwood. Mayor Joan Hawkins reviewed the public hearing procedure, which began with an overview of the request, followed by staff reports on the matter, then written comments and testimony.

The variance pertains to 231 North Main, and concerns a request for a variance for cement driveway and carport. The drive was listed as a 55 ft long cement driveway with a steel carport.

The matter was originally heard by Planning and Zoning on 8/10. Shelly Williams reported on the committee’s recommendations. The PZ Committee suggested a conditional recommend, pending the front of carport being moved back to 30 ft from road (25 was proposal). The proposed width of 16 feet was also discussed. There were no written comments. Vanderwood spoke to the council, saying: “I’m honored to be back here in Malad after 40 years being gone. One reason I loved coming back up here is the variety of homes.” Vanderwood explained that the variance was designed to make it easier for him to perform snow removal on the driveway, and for other accommodations. Shelly Williams mentioned that under the current code, accessory buildings can’t occupy a “required front yard area”, which is language that they are changing as it is unclear in its specific scope. An ordinance element does not permit a driveway to be over half the width of the frontage length. The variance was conditionally approved, with a 16 ft wide gutter approach and a 30 foot setback from the road. The motion passed.

Public Hearing on budget

The 2024 budget calls for $2,425,820. A public hearing was held on the final budget approval. This includes recently made changes to the city’s contract with the Sheriff’s office to accommodate the hiring of a Code Enforcement Officer. After a recap of the budget figures, the floor was opened to audience questions. The question “How has it changed over ten years?” was asked. While no one on the dais had immediate access to the exact figures, it was related that the budget had more than doubled over the last ten years, but that it was not up much more than last year’s allocated budget. Tyrell Neal expressed his belief that

the budget is fiscally responsible, and motioned to accept general fund budget. The motion was seconded and approved.

Mayor’s Youth Council

As the new school year has now officially started, the Mayor’s Youth Council (which had contained a number of seniors who have since graduated) was introduced and ratified. The Youth Council works together with the city on a number of projects throughout the year, and serves as an advisory group on issues affecting young people in the community. This year’s council composed of new and returning members, includes: Mathilde Dickerson, Aubree Palmer, Abbie Cox, Kolton Cox, Aubrey Corbett, Emma Bird, Paisley Smith, Adi Schow, Zion McCullough, and Karlee Palmer. The members of the Youth Council were introduced to the City Council and officially welcomed to the position.

Co-op Issues

Mayor Hawkins mentioned that she has talked to various people about woodwork on the exterior of the co-op building. Having not heard back, she wondered about putting out an announcement for bids on the project. A recent bequest to the city from Ralph Hansen left $24,000 for the co-op fund. There are also reserve funds that might be used toward the preservation and restoration of the co-op in the near term, as grants are sought for some of the more extensive repairs/remodeling planned for the future.

Theatre Guild asked about using the co-op space for the temporary creation of a seasonal spook house. In November, the Iron Door Playhouse will be producing the Music Man, so they were looking for an alternative to the haunted theatre. It was mentioned that the window displays in the coop are scheduled to be installed throughout the upcoming months for several holidaysand that the space was not necessarily ideal for simultaneous projects. Mayor Hawkins suggested having Ada do a walkthrough and provide a better sense of the space they need. Tyrell said he would ask.

Susan Wittman suggested the basement of the senior center might be a good alternative location for the haunted attraction.

Brad and Wendy Hess expressed interest in turning the old hardware store section of the coop building into a dance studio. They would like a 5 year lease, and for that duration Brad would put in work on the building, including installing a bathroom, plumbing, etc. They would be willing to let others use it if the location was under a lease arrangement. Hess was primarily feeling

out the viability of the idea. Councilman Larry Thomas asked about heating. Brad Hess responded that he doesn’t know full details of the current status of the building as a whole. Whether the area could also be used for gymnastics was discussed. Councilman Tyrell Neal expressed support for the idea, and suggested that the council pursue it further. All members of the council agreed there was a need for a space of that size and for those sorts of purposes in town.

Bench Standards

The city has been approached about a bench that a class would like to donate to the city. Currently there is no specific regulation standard covering benches in the park, or elsewhere, for that matter. The city decided that it would begin formalizing a set of standards with a few requirements of the bench in question. The city felt that benches should not be fashioned of wood, due to longevity issues. The benches by the splash pad are steel coated mesh. The other prominent bench in the Park is the Coca-Cola bench in the original playground area. The city council felt that those benches were good models, and Lance Tripp suggested keeping to those two styles. The other agreed to element of the standard was that the bench has to sit on a cement pad.

Sheriff Report

Sheriff Jones spoke with officials in Pocatello about the Code Enforcement position, and reported that the mayor has the authority to give the power to write citations, infractions, but not arresting powers to such officers, who will be sworn in by the city clerk. The Sheriff suggested that a tracking system for reports would also need to be established to keep records. The Sheriff mentioned that there were a few additional details that would still need to be sorted out. Jones sent a complete list of city codes which are being enforced by sheriff.

Code Enforcement Officer hired

John Christopherson has officially been hired by the city to serve as the Code Enforcement Officer. He will be tasked with enforcing many of the city ordinances that the sheriff’s office often had to deprioritize in order to respond to criminal infractions and other duties.

Christophersen is a familiar face in Malad, as he worked for the sheriff’s office for a number of years. As a result, he is familiar with people in town, as well as the city ordinances in question. Most pressing to begin with are issues related to animal control. Stray animals, as well as dangerous and aggressive

ones are responsible for a large number of calls into the dispatch system. The new position will allow those to be handled more thoroughly. Other enforcement issues are related to parking, nuisance complaints, view obstructions on roadways, and many other things.

Christophersen and the Council expressed interest in highlighting selected ordinance issues in the paper as a means of raising public awareness of them in the community.

The council discussed possibilities for vehicles for the position. Councilman Tyrell Neal suggested finding something that fits the needs of the position. The dog containment function of the office was a crucial consideration of the vehicle selection. In addition, a number of preliminary issues and ideas were discussed by Christophersen and the council including the potential for adopting out dogs, a possible clinic with the cooperation of Bear River for licensing and shots, and other topics. The ordinance about where city citations are paid was raised. City Attorney Dustin Smith advised that the process could be changed to be more convenient and efficient if needed.

Christophersen said he would like to build a spreadsheet and keep track of offenses for increased information access. The issue of a cell phone was raised.

Susan Wittman stated that the city would provide a cell so that Christophersen would not need to use his personal number. The dispatchers will forward calls to the number. Christophersen also needs a city email for contacts

Engineer agreement amendment

JUB Engineering met with Tyler Webster and Mayor Hawkins last week. Fees are adjusted every year for wastewater contract, to be paid out of the project loan. The engineers themselves are being paid by the army corps. The City is covered for the increase, but the agreement does need to be approved. Part of the increase is more testing, and the gap last year where rates were not raised, as well as the added length of the

construction period. A motion to allow the mayor to sign the JUB amendment passed. The project is planned to be completed between middle of Oct and Nov.

Business License

A business license for Earthly Clean, LLC, under the ownership of Cassie Hobbes was approved. The business offers cleaning services, using only non-toxic products.

Superintendent

Tyler Webster reported that he had recently been in contact with a resident who wants to build a house, but can’t find anyone to bore the sewer line based on the city’s ordinance regualtions. The contractors feel that meeting the city code makes it too difficult. He is asking to be able to trench the sewer line, rather than bore it. Webster recommended allowing boring.

Webster reported on a problem with booster pumps in the water system. The main booster is down, but the older one has kicked on to pick up the load, though it needs to be repaired/rebuilt. There is a 100hp backup.

Webster reported that the city needs a subscription for water/data mapping of utilities.

The roof on the cemetery bathroom needs new shingles or a replacement. The ideal solution was suggested as a metal roof.

The door closers on the bathroom near the splash pad should be in soon.

Webster requested Out of Service placards for fire hydrants, as part of an ongoing inventory of them in the city. Webster is looking at fire hydrants on North Main.

The company contracted to resurface North Main street recently finished redoing their original job. The company is doing everything over again, and fixing the seams, uneven surfaces, and other issues reported with the original job. The company is redoing it at no cost.

The city is investigating the leak in the water line at Hess Pumice. Webster and crew are planning to excavate to see if they can find the source.

Larry Thomas

Councilman

Larry Thomas reported a number of positive comments he had received on the pickleball court.

Lance Tripp

The pickleball courts should be completely done by the end of this week, including the lights on the court, and the fencing. A ribbon cutting is planned for September 28 at 6:00 p.m. The painters who have been preparing the court are also qualified professionals, who offered to come up and play against locals at event at the end of the month.

Tyrell Neal Neal mentioned some streets in town that need swept. Bannock, Main, 100 W. Walking event next Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. The next day at 5:30 September 13, a “walking inventory” of Malad streets will be made.

Rec league soccer games are all at city park this year. Neal suggested that the council start laying out permanent soccer fields on some of the unused space in the park.

Lance Tripp agreed in principle, but explained that the land needed to be leveled first. Various discussions of different options for the sprinkler system, ways to expand facilities, and how to support the soccer program were held.

Tripp also mentioned that the plans for the development of the city park had been generated as a result of public input, so any major plans should also be brought before the public before being instituted. The council was in favor of pursuing the creation of more soccer fields.

Tripp asked Tyrell Neal about cleaning off the pickleball court. During the painting and construction process, a small film of concrete had accumulated on the play surface after heavy rains and needs to be removed. Neal was not sure the best way to proceed without examining the surface. Dotty Evanson and others are currently was removing the film by hand with vinegar.

Representatives of the Mayor’s Youth Council on hand at Wednesday’s meeting

Chairman Bill Lewis was not able to attend the Board of County Commission meeting, and Commissioner Ken Eliason, as established during the previous public meeting, served as the Chairman.

Jared Ricks, Regional Coordinator Public Defense

Ricks spoke to the council about the public defense program. The county will continue to receive payment from the state for the indigent defense program. The state will be appointing a public defender to manage the office for the district public defender(s) assigned to Oneida county. Throughout the remainder of the calendar for this year, the schedule will operate as it has in the past. Expenditure reports are due for the end of the year.

of safety. The Road and Bridge crew was asked to schedule a good time for the temporary road closure.

Bill Drury, ham radio

will be given to the commissioners at an upcoming meeting.

Joel Blackner pay for cleaning

Joel Blackner helped the county clean up after the Fair. The commissioners set the rate for the help at $14/hr and approved the payment, while expressing gratitude for Mr. Blackner’s assistance.

Public Hearing Landfill fee increase

Jeff

Alder, Gravel in County right of way

Jeff Alder approached the county commissioners about a situation on the roadway in the county. At around 2100 S Old Hwy, a large amount of gravel is reported to be near the roadway as a result of water runoff washing it down 2 mile canyon. The residents were worried about liability involved in moving the material themselves. The gravel has been pushed out of the way by residents, but has accumulated to a considerable amount. The issues of whose responsibility gravel accumulated as a result of irrigation water is and how it should be managed were raised. The culverts are installed by the irrigation companies that use them. The future of the situation moving forward was discussed. It was suggested that without changing the flow of water through the area, the problem will continue. Road and Bridge reported that there was a lot of gravel up the canyon that was likely to run down into the road during the next large rain event. Various solutions to the problem were discussed. The commissioners took the issue under advisement, and determined to meet with Road and Bridge and stakeholders with regard to the issue in the future. The potential for closing the road temporarily at times to allow for gravel removal was discussed.

The longterm solution will have to be found, but in the meantime removal needs to move forward in the interests

Bill Drury spoke to the commissioners, representing the local ham radio club RACOON (Radio Amateur Club Of Oneida). Drury began by speaking to issues raised by the BLM recently. The RACOON club has repeaters on the hillside in a federal structure, which has recently been the subject of some discussion. The BLM and Forest Service are considering changes to the arrangement. He spoke about the emergency management and public benefit components of the ham radio support system. Drury felt that there had been some misconcpetions about amateur radio— its uses and role in the emergency preparedness field. “It is appropriate that this conversation takes place on the anniversary of 9/11,” Drury said at one point, and then related a story of his own difficulty (as a pilot) communicating with his family on September 11, 2001 due to the communication chaos of the day. “Normal functioning systems get overwhelmed. When a natural disasters happen, it just happens,” he said, explaining that in those situations radio communication is crucial to disaster response.

Drury pointed to the recent fires in Hawaii, where disruptions to standard communications had led to many problems on the gorund. “It has been proven time and time again that we’re the first ones to get back on the air after a natural disaster,” he said. “FEMA has stated that Ham radio has historically been a valuable resource in recovery.”

The Utah VHF repeater and RACOON repeaters allow Oneida to contact Boise, Pocatello, and areas throughout the region. RACOONS can reach Rockland, Juniper, Plymouth, and other

immediate but remote county areas. Both repeaters are funded by clubs. So is training. Drury explained that the Stafford Act allows the county to bill FEMA for using Amateur radio operators in disasters. The clubs do work with hospital, schools, fire dept for readiness training, including the upcoming “Shakeout”. The Great Idaho Shakeout is an emergency earthquake preparedness drill that will happen at 10:19 on 10/19 in the morning. Malad Schools have typically participated in the event.

The BLM was noted as being particularly concerned with the security of its own repeater, the presence of potentially too many repeaters in building, and the fact that the equipment is currently using BLM power. As the BLM tries to clarify situation with use of power, affected entities are preparing to deal with any potential changes. The county also has equipment up in the same location, including a repeater for the sheriff’s office and the school district. The Sheriff reported that this would likely involve the installation of a second power meter to separate out the federal power supply for billing purposes. The sheriff believed that the location may also need an air conditioning system to cool the equipment.

The commissioners tentatively agreed to make a separate arrangement with the RACOONS for the provision of power, once the power services are separately metered. The involved parties in the situation agreed to see what develops at the federal level through the BLM and then take coordinated actions to remedy any issues that arise.

Emergency Services

Emergency Services Director Dan Williams spoke to the commission about the remaining EMPG funds. The county has agreed to find a way to utilize the

roughly $1,000 left in the fund (which will be matched for a total of $2,000), which needs to be spent by September 30. The commission approved the expense of the funds, at the discretion of Williams, for the purchase of purchasing a tent to be used as a temporary staging area for disaster events. Any leftover funds will be used for the purchase of filtration system elements.

Weed Dept

Cody from the Weed Department spoke to the commission about drones for weed reconnaissance and spraying. A quote for around $23K was presented. The operator will require a pilot’s license for drone operation, which is either low cost or free. The drone is similar to those used in other counties. Cody was advised to contact TJ Burbank, the county’s IT and technology consultant for additional information on drones.

Cody also provided a quote for a 300 gallon spray rig for around $8,000. A second truck for the department is being sought to match it with. The budget for a second truck was discussed. The expenditure was approved for the spray equipment for $8,877.26. The pickup will most likely be purchased with next year’s budget.

September 25, IAC Overlap

The commissioners meeting that had been scheduled for September 25 was discussed. County officials will be attending a statewide meeting during that week. The meeting was rescheduled to September 29 for a meeting to pay bills and approve claims, in order to keep county services and prjects unaffected.

La Grande Pool

Grant

The pool has received a grant for $10,000 from the Idaho Community Foundation. This was originally planned for epoxy to repair/seal the dressing rooms. A quote for 17K was also received for a higher grade option. The commissioners voted to accept the grant which had been received, and approve its use for the floor epoxy. A summary report for the summer

A public hearing was held during the County Commission meeting regarding the proposed rate and fee schedule increase for the landfill.

IDAWY representative

Jason Lower spoke to the operations of the landfill, and the need for the increase. He explained that the costs of running the landfill is generally always increasing, but has been especially hard hit by inflation. The landfill captures the waste that comes from the county and keeps its from entering the groundwater system. He believes that the landfill has done a good job of controlling costs and keeping the burden on taxpayers as low as possible. The Oneida facility is in the process of being closed, and the material is being moved to the regional landfill. A transfer station will be built on the current site, so that residents will only need to transport waste locally. The transfer station and cleanup have already been factored into expenditures. The hearing covered only the increase in container fees and the disposal fee for semi tires, as an element of regular rate increases.

Jason Lower stressed that the landfill was not a for-profit operation, and the increases are used for operational needs. A question about the disposal of semi tires was raised. Lower explained that the tires were shredded and turned into landscape product, kiln filler, and other industrial purposes. Commissioner Jeppsen extended a thank you to IDAWY for their contribution to the community.

Cody Brower asked why the landfill was changed for the tire disposal when the material was used for commercial application. In response, Lower explained that the costs associated with processing them created very small margins for profit.

Following the hearing, the commissioners discussed the increase resolution, after which they accepted it and approved it as resolution 2023-09-01 for the landfill rate and fee schedule change.

PZ recommendations

The Malad City Impact Zone was one subject of the discussion with city representatives. Recommendations for moving forward with the Impact Zone shared by the two entities, Oneida County

and Malad City, were taken. Rhonda Neal, Mayor Joan Hawkins, and Jaime Olsen were present. The committee, which had been established to look into the Impact Zone, had recommended signing the new Impact Zone but clarifying some of the boundary elements through surveying. The request for the survey came from the county’s PZ Commission, who was interested in verifying road ownership of the area in question. The survey would not be a full survey of the area, but research of former surveys from which the roadway status could be determined. Brower suggested that the ordinance that accompanies the map could clarify the treatment of any roads which are annexed alongside properties.

Commissioner Jeppsen expressed the belief that the current recorded legal descriptions should be sufficient for the purposes of determining the status of individual areas. Brower advised that clarifying as much as possible the process under which Impact Zone annexation happened would eliminate problems down the road. A public hearing date for the discussion of the proposed Impact Zone ordinance before its adoption by the city and county entities was set for a combined city and county hearing on October 19 at 6:00 p.m. at the Event Center. A surveyor will be contracted to double-check the legal description of the Impact Zone.

A variance request for an accessory building to be used as a residence was discussed. Under the development code, the accessory building must be built second to the primary home. A variance is required to allow for the building of a primary dwelling in the circumstance that an accessory building has already been established on the property. The original building was permitted under the old development code. Adjoining landowners have been notified, and there have not been any points made in opposition to the variance. After reviewing the variance procedure, County Attorney Cody Brower suggested that the commission would be able to approve the variance if they wished during the meeting. The commissioners voted to approve the variance request.

Extension Agent Contract

Extension Agent Sawyer Fonnesbeck spoke to the commissioners about the contract governing the relationship between the University of Idaho Extension Office and the county. The document is an annual one, which has not changed in substance from the prior year. The commissioners commended the extension office’s contributions to the

and agreed to sign the contract.

county,

Jaime Olsen, Mayor Hawkins, and Rhonda Neal discuss the Impact Zone with the County Commissioners.

Public input needed about nomination of Malad's American Legion Building to the National Register of Historic Places.

NEWS OF RECORD

ONEIDA COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

Cooper S. Ward, Garland, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50

Porter Z Hammons, Collinston, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50; fail to register vehicle annually, $10.50, costs $56.50

Jessa Marie Krissovich, Meadow Vista, speeding, $33.50, costs

$56.50

Austin Daniel Martens, Downey, speeding, $33.50, costs

$56.50

Matthew Thomas Atkinson, Syracuse, speeding, $33.50, costs

$56.50

Brent G Jones, Orem, speeding, $33.50, costs $59.50

Cody Craig Smith, Malta,

speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50

IDAHO STATE POLICE

Alyssa Grace Bakaysa, Curwensville, speeding (16 mph or over), $98.50, costs $56.50

Jeffrey Clifford Churchill, Pocatello, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50

Erika Joan Rand, Rigby, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50

Joshua Andrew Reyna, Ennis littering upon or alongside any public roadway, alley, or easement, $150.00, costs $56.50

Esau Vazquez, Salt Lake City, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50; operate motor vehicle in violation of restricted class D license (1st offence), $251.00, costs $56.50

Melissa D Connolly, Salt Lake

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Dear Friends and Family

The First United Presbyterian Church of Malad sends out gracious thanks to so many folks that lent a hand in this great community to repair, refurbish, rebuild and so many other acts of kindness in so many projects. We especially wish to thank Scott Gunter and those who

organized all the projects for the 9/11 Day of Service, and the amazing Micah Butler and his children for repairing the damaged siding on our church pantry. The siding has been ravaged by the snow and ice from the last three winters, and the insulation was visible. Thank

City, driving lane-on wrong side of highway, $33.50, costs $56.50

Tracie Ann Gibbons, Gallatin Gateway, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50

Samuel Rene Gomez, Layton, speeding, $33.50, costs $59.50

Dallin B Wilson, Rigby, vehicle safety restraint, $10.00

MAGISTRATE COURT

Renee Lyn King, Weston, driving under the influence, $750.00, costs $240.50, drivers license suspended 90 days, probation 12 months

Roger Kael Gross, Malad City, disturbing the peace, $192.50, costs $192.50, 60 days jail, 60 days jail suspended, 12 months probation, Agency; OCSO

you to the folks at Hess Lumber who were so kind and helpful in supplying the materials for this project.

Oneida County Idaho is the finest community of all, because of the outstanding citizens that care for each other and the community’s needs. Through all the service

Grandparents Only

Not recommended for parents or kids

By Gramma Dot

Grandparents only…. that’s what it is at our house, grandparents only. Tonight (Sept. 8, 2023), Brett and the girls are sleeping at the Summit. We’ve spent the last couple of days unloading about a million storage tubs and getting reacquainted with their contents. Emotions have run the spectrum. Here are a couple of items that sparked some conversa-

tion.

The fondue set. My memory… Shannon always had fondue for New Year’s Eve. We haven’t had fondue since she passed. Hadley’s take… “Oh, Elle, fondue is so good. Mom used to make it and we used these little forks. Do you want to have a party with fondue and the little forks?”

The cake decorating box. Me… So glad this has moved from North Main to the Summit.

Malad City Water Restrictions

Watering is allowed only during the following hours: 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

• To avoid further restrictions, do not water every day.

• This applies to both Deep Creek and City Culinary Water.

• The only exception to the hours will be given to owners who have sprinkling systems with timers.

• No open hoses are allowed on the Deep Creek System. Fines will be given in accordance to Malad City Ordinance No. 443.

This Will Be Strictly Enforced!

Hadley… “Elle, when I was in kindergarten Mom went all out and made these cookies with plain white frosting and brought them for our class. We got to decorate them with edible paint and paint brushes. It was the best. Let’s do it when we have our friends over.” Her eyes sparkled as she filled Elle in on the cookies.

And so it went, as each tub was unloaded Hadley kept the commentary going. She covered everything from baby spoons to supplements

Curlew Senior Citizens' Menu

Every Meal Served with Juice/Milk/Coffee

Sept 19 - Lasagna, Fruit, Garlic Bread, Dessert

Sept 21 - Chicken Fajita Bowls, Rice, Fruit, Dessert

Mammograms

Tuesday, Sept. 26, at NJR Memorial Hospital

Call and Schedule

Your Appointment Today!

Call Mary Jo at 208-766-2231

organizations and the people who step up to the needs of others, we all are blessed to live here.

With grace and gratitude, The First United Presbyterian Church of Malad, Idaho

Malad Elementary Breakfast

Monday, September 18 - Cereal Assortment, Honeybuns, Fruit, Juice/Milk

Tuesday, September 19 - Cereal Assortment, Breakfast Pizza, Fruit, Juice/Milk

Wednesday, September 20 - Cereal Assortment, French Toast, Fruit, Juice/Milk

Thursday, September 21 - Cereal Assortment, Max Pancake, Fruit, Juice/Milk

Malad Middle Breakfast

Monday, September 18 - Cereal Assortment, Apple Cinnamon Texas Toast, Fruit, Juice/Milk

Chips, Food Choice –Carrot Sticks or Peaches

Tuesday, September 19 – Nachos w/Beef, Food Choice – Corn or Applesauce

Wednesday, September 20 – Chicken Tenders, Mashed Potatoes, Roll, Green Beans or Strawberries/Bananas

Thursday, September 21 – Peanut Butter Jelly Sandwich, Chex Mix, Cheese Stick, Food Choice – Celery Sticks or Mandarin Oranges

Malad Middle

Lunch

Monday, September 18 – Ham & Cheese Ripper, Baked Fries, Salad Bar, Food Choice – Carrot Sticks or Pears

to games and books. The time was spent filling the new house with old items and shared memories. Items and experiences shared with family build family culture. The Good Life is built as traditions and values are made with those we love. Think about your own family and what is important to you. I’ve been thinking about ours, and we are going to have fondue to ring in 2024! And, I’ll bet there will be sparkling eyes all around. Just a little postscript… we spent Sept. 9 at the Summit. Grandpa was lonesome!

Malad Senior Citizens’ Menu

Every meal served with Juice/Milk/Coffee

Sept 15 - Chicken Haystacks, Fruit Salad, Dessert

Sept 20 - Swedish Meatballs over Noodles, Beets, Applesauce, Dessert

Tuesday, September 19 - Cereal Assortment, Honey Bun, Fruit, Juice/Milk

Wednesday, September 20 - Cereal Assortment, Breakfast Scramble, Fruit, Juice/Milk

Thursday, September 21 - Cereal Assortment, Breakfast Bar, Fruit, Juice/Milk

Malad High

Breakfast

Monday, September 18 - Cereal Assortment, Apple Cinnamon Texas Toast, Fruit, Juice/Milk

Tuesday, September 19 - Cereal Assortment, Honey Bun, Fruit, Juice/Milk

Wednesday, September 20 - Cereal Assortment, Breakfast Scramble, Fruit, Juice/Milk

Thursday, September 21 - Cereal Assortment, Breakfast Bar, Fruit, Juice/Milk

Choices of Milk, Fresh Fruit & Veggies

Served Daily in all Schools

Malad Elementary Lunch

Monday, September 18 – Deli Sandwich,

Tuesday, September 19 – Chicken Strips, Mashed Potatoes, Roll, Salad Bar, Food Choice – Green Beans or Apple

Wednesday, September 20 – Tex Mex Mac, Breadstick, Salad Bar, Food Choice – Corn or Mandarin Oranges

Thursday, September 21 – Teriyaki Chicken Bowl, Eggroll, Salad Bar, Food Choice –Broccoli or Fruit Cocktail

Malad High

Lunch

Monday, September 18 – Ham & Cheese

Ripper, Baked Fries, Salad Bar, Food Choice – Carrot Sticks or Pears

Tuesday, September 19 – Chicken Strips, Mashed Potatoes, Roll, Salad Bar, Food Choice – Green Beans or Apple

Wednesday, September 20 – Tex Mex Mac, Breadstick, Salad Bar, Food Choice – Corn or Mandarin Oranges

Thursday, September 21 – Teriyaki Chicken

Bowl, Eggroll, Salad Bar, Food Choice –Broccoli or Fruit Cocktail

4-H

Friday, September 22, 2023 at 6pm

Oneida County Event Center

4-H Awards Banquet Dinner Night, Friday, September 22, 2023 at 6pm at the Oneida County Event Center join us to celebrate our outstanding 4-H youth and leaders! High point winners will be announced from our shows during the 2023 Oneida County Fair which includes the Standard and Miniature Horse Show, Dog Show and Working Ranch Horse Show. Many other club and leader awards will also be given out! Come support the Oneida County 4-H Youth!

Awards Banquet Dinner Night

The Fall Exit 13 Antique Show was held at the Event Center over the weekend. This marks the fourth such show since the Event Center opened, and brought in a number of vendors with a range of antiques, collectibles, and other materials. As always, knives, belt buckles, western/farm life antiques and crafts were popular items.

The antique show is becoming something of a signal of the change of seasons, scheduled as it is for very last weeks of the astronomical summer.

Edith’s Collective Harvest Open House

Another event held of the weekend anticipated the coming season as well, Edith’s Collective’s Harvest Open House. “It’s the start of the season,” Kelly Neal explained. “Or time to get ready for it, anyway.

So, we’re getting ready for Fall—all things

Fall!” The project participants undertook over the weekend was the construction of “blanket ladders,” which are essentially modular ladders that can serve both storage and decorative functions with regard to many people’s drape of choice for the season, blankets. “It is cozy season, after all,” Neal reminded Jennifer Hagen, busy assembling her ladder. “This has been wonderful,” Hagen said, seeing the project come nearer to finished.

Will Graham ‘Look Up Tour’

The Victory Baptist Church in Malad has chartered a Salt Lake Express Bus to take people to and from Idaho Falls on September 24 at 2:00 p.m. for the “Look Up Tour” featuring Will Graham and the Billy Graham Evangelist Association. The bus will leave from the

high school parking lot at 2:00 p.m. The church needs those interested to RSVP before September 19 to Pastor Jack Harwell at 208-766-4288 or 208-766-6070. The trip will involve a comfortable ride there and back, a lunch, and a chance to share in this momentous event with others. You are asked to simply show up and enjoy yourself!

This national tour of one of the largest and most significant evangelical ministries in the country will include talented singers to accompany the message of hope that is more than appropriate in these trying times.

The bus holds fifty-six people, and the organizers would like to fill every seat with people if possible. The event is free, and will be one to remember forever. Anyone interested in attending the event is encouraged to contact the Victory Baptist Church.

Harvest Festival planned for next month

It’s almost time for this year’s Heritage Harvest Festival at Heritage Square in Samaria. This festival is full of fun for everyone with games, contests, and activities. This year, the festival will be on two weekends. If you can’t make it on October 13 and 14th, you’ll get another chance on the 20th and 21st! Price for admission is $6 a person and $20 for families.

As part of the festival we are calling for entrants into a talent show. The talent show will start the first weekend. Kids 12 and under will perform in the preliminaries on Friday the 13th. Then Saturday the 14th, we will have preliminaries for teens and adults. There is a $10 entry fee to participate. Participation includes $5 off at the gate (including the family rate). Only the first 20

NOW HIRING

ONEIDA COUNTY IS ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE POSITION OF FULL TIME DEPUTY CLERK

We are looking for a self-motivated individual with strong customer service skills to join our team and become a comprehensive team member in the auditor/recorder’s office working in elections, document recording, financial reporting, and auditing. This position requires strong organizational, computer and financial skills and will require learning new software. Benefits include paid medical and dental coverage for the employee and retirement benefits as administered by PERSI. Starting wage is based on qualifications with future increases being awarded with improved proficiency of the job.

Interested applicants may apply in the clerk’s office at the county court house located at 10 Court Street, Malad, Idaho. Applications can also be obtained by calling 208-766-4116 or by sending a request to lcolton@oneidaid.us. Resumes recommended.

Oneida County is a non-discriminatory employer. Veteran preference applied.

applicants for each age block will be admitted.

The best kids acts will perform in Finals on Friday the 20th. The best teens and adults acts will perform in Finals on Saturday the 21st. Then on Saturday evening we will have an encore performance and cash prizes will be awarded to our top 3 kids and as well as the top 3 teens/ adults. Cash prizes will be dependent upon the number of entrants. To enter, please contact NeCole Tracy at (801)5130961.

Another competition you might enjoy is our Pumpkin Walk. If you enter a display in the Pumpkin Walk you will receive $5 off your gate fee (including the fam-

ily rate), and a chance to win a $100 prize for the best display. To sign up for a Pumpkin Walk display or for more information please contact Travis Whipple at (208) 917-5051.

Ace Hardware open for business

If it has looked to you like the town’s new Ace Hardware is open, that’s because it is. While the store is planning a Grand Opening the weekend before Thanksgiving in November, the store has been “soft open” since the last week in August, giving employees the ability to begin serving farmers in need of the feed operations, as well as work out the kinks in the Ace store and finish

Hands of Hope Home Health and Hospice

stocking inventory.

The group of about thirteen employees has been learning the ropes and the inventory as people have begun making their way inside the bright new building. Assistant manager Marlis Smith-Dobler said that things had been busy ever since they opened, with many customers a day—some just looking around at the new store, and most making purchases. “I had one gentleman tell me he was just looking around. A half hour later, I saw the same guy in a different part of the store and he was still at it—just looking around!” she said. “There’s definitely a lot to see.”

The range of products is display already is impressive, with more on their way. “We’ve got fishing, camping and hunting supplies—even some archery things. Kitchen items, building and project materials. Paint. All kinds of farm equipment. One thing we’re still putting in is a lot of barbeque stuff,” explained store manager Enoch Ward. In the future, the store will also include an outdoor greenhouse and yard supply area, as well as a workwear section. The two story silo portion of the building, construct-

ed in honor of family patriarch Larry Ward, will contain all types of work clothes, including gloves, boots, hats, and similar items.

One thing that everyone agreed on was the thing people had been most excited about.

“I’ve had nothing but positive comments from people about the selection and the options that this brings to town, especially the firearms section!” The gun counter is well stocked with a range of rifles, shotguns, and pistols. “Absolutely,” Smith-Dobler said.

“We’ve been selling them every day. There haven’t been guns for sale in town for years, and people have been really excited that we have them.”

Now that the store is open for business, its hours will be 7:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. While a separate entity, the Feed and Seed operation is also open at the location. The facility also hosts 12 RV storage units, which are 40’ by 15’ in size, and offer full service for $300 a month. By the time of the Grand Opening in November, propane, sewer services, and water for RVs will be available as well. The store can be contacted at 208-766-2236 for any questions.

Dr.

Ace is officially open for business!

Kelly Neal explains the process of making a blanket ladder

Ace manager Enoch Ward watches the store come together

John Van Cott was one of the vendors at the Antique Show

Pumpkin carving at last year’s Harvest Festival

Library receives Chromebook grant; State

Librarian visits

Last week, the Oneida County Library received a visit from State Librarian Stephanie Bailey-White, who came bearing Chromebooks. The Chromebooks were part of a grant written by Bridger DeJong as part of his Senior project, and are intended to provide electronic resources to seniors and low-income patrons. The Chromebooks, which come with their own backpacks, will primarily be offered to seniors and others who are interested in learning computer skills and internet communication. A series of training modules are required in order to receive and use the devices. After the successful completion of the training, users will be allowed to keep the Chromebooks.

Stephanie Bailey-White explained that the funds were part of a statewide digital access program, designed to overcome barriers to on-line access created by affordability and, in some cases, rural environments. “We know some people don’t have internet at home,” Oneida County Library director Kathy Kent said. “But wi-fi is free to use here at the library. We had wireless extenders put in so that our wi-fi can be accessed outside the building into the park area. Anyone who wants to be connected should be able to be.”

In the lead-up to the

delivery of the laptops, Kathy Kent and Bridger DeJong visited with various groups, including seniors, to explain the program and spread the word about the resources. Connectivity can be a critical part of staying in touch with friends and family, finding information resources, applying for job services, handling finances and many other tasks often taken for granted today. The program provides training on how to use basic computer and internet technology for those who may find technology a bit confusing.

“I think Kathy has gone above and beyond here,” Bailey-White said. “She’s made sure that

State Fair comes to an end

people who may be interested in this have definitely had the chance to hear about it.” The Library provides many resources to the community, with technology programs, after school events for kids, eBook services, and adult education classes at night. The library is constantly growing and improving its offerings to the community, which is why it was named Idaho Library of the Year in 2021.

“We have a lot of other great things coming up,” Kent said. The Library’s Halloween night is coming up in October, and more details on that event will follow in future issues.

After a busy few weeks for Malad’s showman, the Fair season is finally over. 4-H and FFA proved their mettle over the course of the week in a variety of events, including dog show, horse show, mustang show, sheep and beef shows, livestock judging, and Demonstration, among others. Congratulations to all those who participated

and proved they have what it takes to stand in front of large crowds and face off against skilled competitors!

While the Fair season is over, the 4-H Awards Banquet Dinner Night is scheduled for Friday, September 22 at 6:00 pm at the Oneida County Event Center. The event will celebrate the outstanding 4-H youth and leaders who have

worked so hard this season! High point winners will be announced from the various shows during the 2023 Oneida County Fair, which includes the Standard and Miniature Horse Show, Dog Show and Working Ranch Horse Show. Many other club and leader awards will also be given out, and the event is a great chance to support the local 4-H.

Library Director Kathy Kent, Grant writer Bridger deJong, and State Librarian Stephanie Bailey-White hold backpacks with new Chromebooks

Kody Wangsgard and Macoy Luke during the Sheep Show.

Homecoming Week begins

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new places.

Brynlee Bastian is the daughter of Beth and Clint Bastian. She is the Student Body President, and involved in cross country, track, journalism, and BPA. Brynlee is a 1st attendant in Distinguished Young Women, a multi-time state medalist for track and cross country, and also has her CAN certification. She loves to be outside hunting with her brother and dad, and spending time on the boat in Bear Lake. Her favorite things are Tori, being tan, karaoke, shoes!, and being the best sister to her siblings.

This year’s Prince and Princess are Blaiz Wright and Brookelyn Davis.

Blaiz is the son of Eldon and Lisa Wright. He is involved with wrestling and football. He placed fourth in wrestling last year at state.

Brookleyn is the Public Relations Officer on the Student Council, and the recipient of a DYW Scholastic scholarship, as well as the Be Your Best Self scholarship. She loves chocolate, horror movies, sleeping, and crocheting.

The Duke and Duchess are Ryan Hubbard and Preslie Bennett.

Ryan, the son of Brittny and Todd Hubbard, is on Student Council and Seminary Council. He is a State Baseball Champion, and on the foorball and basketball teams as well. He enjoys hunting, and he loves school so that he can socialize with his peers.

Preslie, daughter of Haylee and Hadley Bennett, is very much involved in rodeo, including a trip to National High School Finals. She is also attending Cosmetology School.

CROSS COUNTRY

The Tiger/Grizz Invitational Cross Country was the scheduled race for the Malad Dragon cross country racers, a highly competitive race day that featured more than 50 teams and hundreds of runners from all around Idaho, Utah, Wyoming and Nevada. The MHS runners joined the throng of competitors, coaches and fans on the Freeman Park course in Idaho Falls on Friday, September 8 to put their speed to the test.

With so many teams and racers, the busy race day schedule included six varsity races, six junior varsity races, and four middle school races. The six varsity races were further divided into the varsity A section that featured teams from 4A and 5A schools, the varsity B section that featured teams from 1A-3A schools and a first ever seeded race.

Both the Malad Women’s and Men’s team had a good showing on the race course with strong individual times and team scores. Lady Dragon racer, Cally Coleman came in 15th out of 105 racers with a time of 22:10.3.

The Lady Dragon Volleyball team took their game on the road to compete in the Star Valley volleyball tournament September 8th and 9th. Over the two day tournament, the MHS team went up against teams that they had never seen before and challenged them in a new way. Taking the ups and downs of both the wins and the losses, the Lady Dragons are using the tournament games to improve their play and move them forward through the season.

Malad’s opening game of the tournament was against the Star Valley A team, the 4A southwest conference leader in Wyoming.

Winning the race was Bella Spencer of West Jefferson, crossing the finish line at 20:17.8. Brycen Talbot led out for the MHS Men’s team, finishing with a time of 18:43.3 to earn him 14th place out of 124 racers. The fastest time of the Varsity B division was run by Ezra Hubbard from Holbrook, racing for Rockland with a time of 17:06.

Malad’s team has seen some ups and downs as they move through the first half of the 2023 season as they have dealt with illness and injuries that have affected race day competitions and finishes. Despite the inconsistencies that come with sports, the team is doing well to put together a strong team and a strong season. It may be easy to assume that because cross country is an individual sport, team dynamics don’t play a part. But the truth is, these racers rely on each other, their strengths, drive and ultimately, their placing, to help get the team across the finish line.

While runners are competing for an individual

Unfortunately, Star Valley swept the two game matches, 19-25 and 14-25. The Lady Dragons next faced off against the Jackson Hole Broncs in a competitive matchup. The Broncs barely pulled out the win in the first game of the match, winning 23-25, followed by a second win, 18-25.

The Lady Dragons weren’t to be dismissed after the two losses and stepped up in a big way as they went up against their next opponent from Wind River. Malad dominated the two game matchup, easily winning 25-7 and 25-11. Buoyed up by their win, the Lady Dragons took their bol-

Dragon Doings By The Malad High School Journalism Class

Mayor’s Youth Council Donation Closet

By: Karlee Palmer and Mathilde Dickerson

Malad City’s Mayor’s Youth Council is a newly founded organization run by students and Mayor Joan Hawkins with 10 members and two advisors (Elizabeth Kent, Ashlyn Jacobsen). The officers are as follows: Mathilde DickersonChairman, Aubree Palmer - Co-Chairman, Kolton Cox - Public Relations, Aubrey Corbett - Secretary, Adilyn Schow - Historian. The purpose of the Mayor’s Youth Council is to get the youth of Malad involved in service projects, volunteer work, local government, and to make them aware of the way the city works and how they can make positive changes. Members of the Youth Council participate in City Council meetings, volunteer independently or as part of the city, set up booths

place and time, the team is also competing. Each runner is awarded the number of points equal to the place they win as they cross the finish line.

The runner in first place gets one point, the runner in second gets two, the runner in 15th place gets fifteen... and so on. Like scoring in golf, the team with the lowest score wins.

Teams consist of seven runners on varsity, seven runners on JV and continue on until all the teams are filled. Of the seven runners on each team, the first five to complete the race will be given a score. While the other two runners won’t receive any points, they still displace other team runners from scoring as high, making every runner important, not only those that place. Racing in competitive meets such as the Tiger/ Grizz Invitational, has pushed the MHS racers and helped them both individually and as a team.

As they continue to train and compete over the upcoming weeks, they are sure to have a strong and exciting season.

stered play into their next game as they went up against a second Star Valley team. The MHS team came out with the in the opening game of the match as the two teams battled it out to the very last point, Malad finally pulling ahead, 27-26. The Lady Dragons meant business as they took to the court in the second game, deftly beating Star Valley, 25-14, and winning the match

In their fifth and final match of the game, Malad faced the Thunder Basin Bolts, a top ranked 4A team in Wyoming. The Lady Dragons came out strong in the first game of the match, winning 25-20. The Bolts were

at various local events, among many more.

The main project which the members of the Mayor’s Youth Council are participating in this year is the organization of a Donation Closet at Malad High School. The plan for this Donation Closet is to provide a space where students can anonymously take various items, such as clothes, food, hygiene products, and bedding, under complete anonymity. Whether they are low-income students or if there is an emergency at school and someone may need access to something we can give them, we want to provide any help we can to the members of Malad High. The Donation Closet is not yet set up but more details regarding the usage and location of the closet will be announced soon.

For the time being, any donations will be accepted starting this week, with organized donation drives throughout the

year. To get started, we will be happy to take any donations possible, whether it is food, clothes, bedding, hygiene products, or shelves for the organization of the closet. Any monetary donations will be used to purchase items for the Donation Closet. For more information about donations, questions, or for students interested in becoming part of the organization, contact Mathilde Dickerson by email at mathilde.dickerson@malad.us, or by phone at (208)-589-9652.

Soccer Article

By: Bella McCullough & Kaycee Venable

We played American Falls on Aug. 29, 2023. We did great compared to previous years playing them. We scored three

goals, those three goals were made by Jaezie Jenson, Kaycee Venable, and Bayli Nesbit. We held our defensive line better than ever, our forward players played fast and had amazing touches. American Falls won with a score of 11-3, but we tried our hardest and noticed much improvement. We also had a game in Firth on September 2, 2023. We tied 3-3 and did very well. The goals were scored by Kaycee Venable, Kencie Miller, and Bayli Nesbit. “We learned a lot of things we needed to work on,” Makiya Shulz (a junior player). Our offensive line did great with keeping the ball on the opposing side and got plenty of shots on goal. Our next game will be on September 5, 2023 in Sugar Salem, let’s pray for a win.

quick to respond to the defeat, taking the win of the second game, 1825. Each with a win, the two teams went into a final tie-breaker game, scored only to 15. Despite their efforts and hard work, Malad couldn’t keep up with their opponent and fell to Thinger Basin, 9-15.

Coach Camie Tripp admitted that the tournament wasn’t their best play and that it did show areas that they will need to work on to be even more competitive as they continue through the season.

Scores Malad vs Star Valley A:19-25, 14-25 Malad vs Jackson Hole: 23-25, 18-25 Malad vs Wind River: 25-7, 25-11 Malad vs Star Valley B: 27-26, 25-14 Malad vs Thunder Basin: 25-20, 18-25, 9-15 Combined tournament stats Player Kills Digs Adley Kimberling 8 45 Hallie Horsley 62 51 Brynnlee Jones 24 51 Liv Nelson 15 7 Katie Allen 7 2 Brinley Clark 0 0 Izzy Haycock 22 28 Anistyn Tovey 0 13 Mikell Keetch 0 3 Brylee Oglesbee 0 63 Teagan Daniels 0 14 Paityn Ward 0 3 Star Valley Volleyball Tournament September 8-9, 2023

they host the Aberdeen Tigers Wednesday, September 13. The following night, the team

Tiger/Grizz Invitational Cross Country

Friday, September 8, 2023

Freeman Park, Idaho Falls, Idaho

MHS Football

It was a tough loss for the Malad Dragon football team as they were defeated on the road in Ashton, Idaho as they went up against the North Fremont Huskies on Friday, September 8. Despite their earnest efforts and hard work the MHS team couldn’t surpass the Huskies superior football team, who once again demonstrated why they are leading the 2A conference standings.

The Dragons kicked off to start the game, giving North Fremont possession of the ball.

The Huskies played the game of consistent gains on their opening drive, that ended in their first touchdown of the game. North Fremont made their way down the field on both rushing and passing plays, an offense that proved to be a force to reckon with.

As Malad took possession of the ball after the Huskies initial score of the game, they learned that moving to the end zone would be an uphill battle each step of the way. The North Fremont defense did well to hold the line, making it difficult to make any significant gains. On the Dragon’s first drive of the game, the offense found some success moving the line of scrimmage ahead on short runs.

Quarterback Braylen

Tripp had the largest gain of the drive as he sprinted passed the 50 yard line after the defense flushed him out of the pocket where he found an opening to move his team into Husky territory. Unfortunately, the Dragons weren’t able to convert on a fourth down and were forced to punt. The first drives of the game were a true indicator of how tough the North Fremont team was and just what it was going to take to beat them.

Coach Coby Crozier commented on the Husky football team, saying, “North Fremont is a very well coached team that has been running the same offense for a long time. Their kids were not going to overlook us and they came out in their homecoming game ready to go.”

Willing to step up to the challenge, the Dragons never let up offensively or defensively. As a team, Malad totaled 168 offensive yards, 114 rushing and 54 passing. Tripp contributed 57 rushing yards and 48 passing. Brady Showell added 21 yards rushing, 39 yards receiving and 6 passing. Ryan Hubbard totalled 12 yards rushing and 15 yards receiving. Hunter Wray brought in 19 yards rushing and Timmy Jensen had an additional 5 yard rushing.

Dragons C Team

The Dragon C team played at home this past Thursday. The Dragons played against the Rich County Rebels from Utah. The game was a high scoring game with both offenses showing off what they could do.

Ky Willie started the Dragons off right by running back the kick off for a 70 yard Dragon touchdown. Also scoring Dragon touchdowns were Drake Morrison, Chase Martin and Easton Green. Dawsyn Peterson and Parker Price helped to add to

the Dragon yards with multiple carries. Tavin Barnes, Trevor Allen, Parker Price, Kurt Ward, Justin Toone and Marshall Asay all had very impressive tackles on the Dragon defense throughout the game. At the end of the regular game play the teams were tied. In double overtime Drake Morrison was able to score the extra 2 points to get the Dragons the win.

Coach Caleb Williams.

“These boys played with heart the entire game, they never gave up on

HIGH SCHOOL RODEO

District 9 High School Rodeo had its opening weekend of Fall rodeo, September 8 and 9 at the Oneida County Fairgrounds.

Over the two day event, the Malad rodeo team competed against other rodeo participants from around south eastern Idaho, northern Utah and south eastern Wyoming. Throughout the course of the fall rodeo season, the contestants accumulate points earned by placing in the top ten for each rodeo. Competing from Oneida County in District 9 for the fall season are Karsen Thornock (barrel racing and pole bending), Bella Smith (barrel racing, breakaway roping, and pole bending), Easton Wrigley (barrel racing, goat tying, and pole bending), Cooper Branch (team roping), Branson Parker (team roping), Ruger Smith (steer wrestling, calf

The special teams played their part well as they worked to defensively, stop the return deep in the backfield and offensively as they moved their way to an advantageous position to begin their drive. Coach Crozier congratulated his special teams saying, “We had a lot of great returns on our special teams, putting us in good field position multiple times.”

Midway through the fourth quarter, North Fremont kicked off after adding a touchdown to their score making it 0-32. Showell, returning the kick, started making his way down field, breaking through tackles and taking advantage of well opened spaces for him to run. Just as he was about to blow passed the final defense, he was tackled, taken down at the Husky 43 yard line. With great positioning, the Dragons began their drive, pushing their way down the field to the end zone. Making incremental gains on each play, Malad was converting on downs and scoring opportunities were coming fast. Hubbard, Tripp, Jensen, and Showell contributed to drive down to just two yards from the goal line. On 2nd and fourth, Tripp handed the ball off to Wray who held the ball tight and tucked

themselves or their team. It took everyone of them giving their all to get the win after playing a game that was exhausting both mentally and physically. We coaches are incredibly proud of the work they put in and the drive they have to succeed on the field.”

The Dragons C team have won both their games at home this season and are playing at home again Wednesday against the Grace Grizzlies.

up through the middle to break through the North Fremont defensive line and punch in a Dragon touchdown. North Fremont answered the Malad score with a last touchdown of their own, making the final score 6-48.

Commenting on the game, Coach Crozier said, “We had some opportunities on offense

but just couldn't get the ball rolling. Defensively we were just struggling to stop their power offense.” Looking ahead he shared, “We need to remember that we have to be able to do our base play well if we want to succeed. But our boys are ready to forget the loss and move on to West jefferson. They are a team that is hungry for a

win and we have to come out ready to go, right from the start.”

The Dragons will play West Jefferson Friday, September 15 in their homecoming matchup. The game will also feature the homecoming royalty and performances from the Dragonettes and Malad Cheer Team.

roping, and team roping), Rusty Foy (bull riding), and Alex Marshall (steer wrestling and team roping)

Saturday’s rodeo also included Jr High Rodeo contestants. Competing from Oneida County in the Jr High division are Oak Smith (goat tying, chute dogging, tie down and team roping), Krey Keetch (boys breakaway roping, goat tying, and team roping), Bronson

Smith (steer bareback riding, goat tying, bull riding, chute dogging, saddle bronc, team roping and tie down), Payton Johnson (goat tying, barrel racing and pole bending), and Steelee Smith (barrel racing, pole bending, girls breakaway, team roping, and goat tying).

Both High School and Jr High rodeo contestants will next compete in Preston beginning on Friday, September 15.

No one came close to touching Ky Willie as he ran the kick off back for a Dragon touchdown.

Malad's own Karsen Thornock at the high school rodeo last weekend.

The Dragons defense drags down North Fremont's runner.

Ryan Hubbard works his way down the field with Braylen Tripp behind him. Also pictured are #12 Timmy Jensen, #55 Blake Williams, and #22 Brady Showell.