The Idaho Enterprise | September 21, 2023

Enterprise The Idaho

Dragons Come Home!

Parade, Sports, and Student Activities highlight busy week

Homecoming has a special place in the hearts of those who grew up in the valley. It’s a time for old friends to reconnect, as this weekend’s Class of 1973 reunion demonstrates. It’s a time for younger students to see how strongly the community supports its students and its traditions, and of course it’s a time for current MHS students to build long-lasting memories of their high school years they will take with them into the rest of their lives. Malad has a reputation as a place with a strong hometown call, and as that call went out it was responded to loudly.

Over the week, students participated in a number of events, including an after

hours party at the Drive-In, PowderPuff football, Penny Wars, themed days, a Tailgate party, a bonfire, and more. For reports on the activities of Homecoming Week at the High School, please see the Dragon Doings section of the paper on page 9.

The candy-filled parade took the student floats through town, as well as those featuring students groups, organizations, and teams. Images from the parade can be found on page 11.

Friday’s marquee event more than lived up to expectations, as the Dragons earned a hard fought victory over the West Jefferson Panthers 22-14 after several

critical plays on both sides of the ball. The Homecoming Royalty made an unusual entrance onto the field at halftime, with the Queen, Duchess, and Princess landing at midfield in a helicop-

ter. A full slate of sports were held during the week as well. For more coverage of the Football game and other sports events, see page 12.

Constitution Day honored in Malad

Constitution Day was observed in Oneida County at the City Park on Saturday (the official national day falling on a Sunday this year). The day was first officially recognized in 2005 to commemorate the day in 1787 when 39 delegates to the Constitutional Convention signed the nation’s lasting founding document. Prior to that point, the official name had been Citizenship Day, and it was celebrated in May. The current law recognizing the day states that civic and educational institutions should provide information about the Constitution on the day of the observance. The organizers of the event at the park took it as their mission to provide that education.

Even Founding Fathers need to eat

During the event, the crowd was treated to the words of Patrick Henry (Tamen Whipple), the thoughts of George Washington (Ben

F-35 Wreckage found (CNN) A debris field was found and identified Monday as the remains of an F-35 fighter jet that went missing a day earlier near Charleston, South Carolina, after its pilot ejected, according to the Marine Corps and a defense official with knowledge of the search. The debris field is approximately two hours northeast of Joint Base Charleston. JB Charleston, which led the search, “is transferring incident command to the USMC this evening, as they begin the recovery process,” the Marine Corps said in a news release. On Sunday, the pilot ejected safely after a “mishap” involving the jet and was taken to a local medical facility in stable condition. Following three “Class-A aviation mishaps” over the past six weeks, the Marine Corps ordered a pause in flight operations. The pause, ordered by Acting Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Eric Smith, will last two days, according to Marine Corps spokesperson Maj. Jim Stenger. During that time, all aviation units within the service will review safe flight operations, ground safety, maintenance and flight procedures, and the maintaining of combat readiness.

“Momfluencer” faces more charges

Kouri Richins, the Utah woman accused of killing her husband with a fentanyl overdose and then writing a children’s book about grief, is accused of witness tampering, according to court documents obtained by CNN. Richins faces murder and drug charges for allegedly poisoning Eric Richins with an overdose of fentanyl given to him in a drink the night he died. She has not yet entered a plea in the case and remains in custody. Documents sent to family members with instructions on presenting false testimony were recently discovered, leading to the additional charges.

Remember to Stop for Buses

Anderson), and Benjamin Franklin (Farley Anderson), as well as the patriotic musicianship of Kathryn Fossum, Christie Oja, Danielle Pettis, Caroline Whipple, and Hannah Anderson. The event closed with the solemn retiring of flags by the American Legion Ernest W. Jones Post 65.

Although there are many national days recognizing important parts of American history, Constitution Day is the only one that specifically highlights the importance of the document itself, which is the critical cornerstone of American democracy.

After an invocation by Pastor Jack Harwell of the Victory Baptist Church and introductory music by Lee Ivie, the Interfaith Council and Republican Committee served hot dogs and chips

Training Supervisor for Pocatello School District 25 recently released a statement detailing the alarming rise in drivers failing to observe bus arm warnings. According to Steed, violations in the city average more than 20 a week. “This year it’s been really bad,” she said. The same problem has been observed in Oneida County, with several violations a week at a minimum. Drivers are reminded by local law enforcement that drivers found to have violated the school bus arm law will be cited and fined. Many drivers are distracted by phones or text messages, which can also be a moving violation. Take the time to plan trips, even around town, with some leeway and remain vigilant and observant while driving for everyone’s safety.

FFA Auction set for October 2

The FFA’s annual fundraising auction will be held on October 2 from 5:30-8:00 p.m. at the Oneida County Event Center. FFA Alumni and Sponsors are hosting the event, which will include a Taco dinner at the price of a donation to the cause. Many items will be featured in a silent auction, and the Live Auction for a number of amazing items will begin at 7:00 p.m. The event is a very important fundraiser for the FFA, and all of the proceeds go back to FFA members for needed materials, travel, and other necessities. Come support your local FFA!

Homecoming Royalty makes an amazing entrance at Friday's game. Blaiz Wright, Brookelyn Daniels, Baylor Bean, Brynlee Bastian, Ryan Hubbard and Preslie Bennett

1st place float by Malad's Junior Class

Pickleball Ribbon Cutting Set for Sept. 28

Set your watches for Thursday, September 28, 2023, at 6:00 pm for the official Ribbon Cutting at Malad’s Pickleball Complex! It will be an evening of fun and learning. Pickleball Committee Chairman Rebecca Firth will officially open the courts, Councilman Tripp will recognize major donors, then pro coach Vic Phillips and some of his children will teach everyone a thing or two about this popular sport. Details are still being worked out to provide some of our local talent the opportunity to Play the Pros.

Vic Phillips and his family of Hyde Park, UT, own Rocky Mountain Court Surfacing, and surfaced the Malad Courts. The Phillips have been playing, teaching, and competing in pickleball for over 7 years.

Little did they know the impact pickleball would have in their lives when Vic first started to play with a cheap set of wooden paddles Lisa, his wife, gave him for Christmas in 2015.

Dad Vic is a PPR Certified Pro Pickleball coach and has played on the Senior Pro tour. Mom Lisa has been running rec and community pickleball programs for the past 5 years. Six of their eight children (plus spouses) actively play with five of them as sponsored players and taking a more active role in competing, coaching or both. The younger three (Alli, Liv and Dan) helped surface the Malad courts. Alli (age 20) is a professional pickleball player having recently been signed by the PPA and drafted by the MLP on the New

Jersey 5’s. She won the 2023 Next Gen tournament which showcases the talents of the top junior players in the nation. In 2021 she and sister Olivia (17) won Gold at the AAU World Junior Olympics and each of

them are also National Champions in the sport. Olivia plays for the USU Pickleball Club which is ranked #5 in the nation, and she is one of the top ranked 17-year-olds in the USA. Not to be outdone, their youngest

brother Danny (13) also has Gold Medals from the AAU World Junior Olympics and is one of the top rated players in the nation in his age group. Ground was broken in May for the Malad

Malad City receives “walkability” assessment training

Last Wednesday and Thursday, Malad City received a “walkability” assessment training through AARP of Idaho, made possible through a grant written by Molly Beseris, Executive Director of the Four County Alliance of Southeast Idaho (4-CASI).

The in person two-day Walkability Training from America Walk's Walk2 Connect program was funded by AARP Livable Communities through the AARP Rural Lab program. The purpose was to assess Malad City’s walking areas to assess their condition and to help city officials make a plan to upgrade areas that are lacking.

On Wednesday night, a Glow Walk was held at the Malad City Walking Path, with music and lots of glow sticks. A group of about 40 children and adults walked around the path, enjoying one another’s company. Everyone agreed that the walking path is a wonderful facility for walking.

Anna Luacaci from America Walks facilitated the training on Thursday, which was held at Malad City Hall. Attending from Malad City were Mayor Joan Hawkins, Gaylen Garrett from the Public Works Department, Malad City

Council Persons Tyrell Neal and Jaime Olsen, and Chairman Mandi Hess of the Malad Area Chamber of Commerce; Suzy Nesbella, a volunteer from AARP from Boise, Laurie Keyes from the Southeast Idaho Council of Governments (SICOG), and Molly Beseris from 4-CASI. According to Smart Growth America’s 2021 Dangerous by Design report, from 2010 to 2019, drivers in the U.S. struck and killed 53,435 pedestrians – an average of more than 14 people each day. This program

is provided to help ensure that walking is a safe, accessible and convenient alternative for people who choose to walk.

Another reason besides safety to assess the condition of sidewalks, is to encourage walking in communities for health, and to provide a safe place for wheelchairs and other mobile devices. Luacaci shared her personal story of why she started walking for her health after she was involved in a car/pedestrian accident.

Part of her recovery in-

volved more walking. She started a walking group in 2016, and that’s when she noticed the condition of some public streets, leading her to her present involvement with Walk America. She pointed out that loneliness and isolation is a problem in our country, and walking is a known cure for that problem, as well as mental and physical health issues.

A route was outlined later in the afternoon for the audit. The attendees walked the route, noting deficiencies and problems that would discourage walking or the use of wheelchairs, bicycles or tricycles. Problems not-

ICF Announces grant recipients

The Idaho Community Foundation, ICF, announced the grant recipients from the 2023 Forever East Idaho Fund. The organizations receiving funds are LeGrande Aqua Plunge, Malad Valley Theatre Guild, Samaria Community Foundation, Malad Elementary School, Oneida County Free Library and Oneida Crisis Center. Grant funds for Malad Valley will support operating needs, provide educational materials for the school and library as well as help with capital projects such as repairs and a bathroom upgrade.

ICF has awarded grants to organizations in the Malad

Valley for over 20 years. The Idaho Community Foundation is a statewide foundation that helps communities and organizations support important issues. All grant and scholarship funds are generated by well vested donor funds. Grant awards support organizations in Oneida County and the other 43 counties in Idaho. The ICF has provided a safe and well managed avenue for individuals, families, businesses and other nonprofits to establish permanent or temporary charitable funds to help support causes and or organizations they care for deeply. Donors determine whether to donate to

the general fund of Forever Idaho, or they can choose to support causes within a specific function such as food banks, or they can support a specific community. For more information about the Idaho Community Foundation or if you, your family or your business wish to support a specific passion in the eastern part of the state or in Oneida County, visit www. idahocf.org or visit with one of the local grant advisory committee members, Kathy Ray at ksray58@hotmail.com or Molly Beseris, 4CASI Executive Director at 4CASI@gmail.com.

ed were sidewalks that were broken and crumbled; sidewalks that with raised areas from the roots of trees, problems with overhanging trees and weeds, no cutouts for crossings, and in some places, no sidewalk at all. All sidewalks that were walked seemed to pass the width test. Some sidewalks were in very good condition. One problem that Luacaci pointed out was slanted sidewalks in areas of downtown, which are difficult for those in wheelchairs and which cause water to pool and freeze in the winter.

After the audit, the participants handed their

courts, and finishing touches will be made this week. When the east pad was fenced back in August pickleball players started gathering and the familiar “pop” of ball on paddle resonated. The courts have had daily activity since that time with players waiting for a court some evenings. Popularity is growing fast.

So, bring your friends and camp chairs and come learn what all the fuss is about. Light refreshments will be served and if you’re feeling ambitious bring a plate of cookies to share. This will be a great evening to launch a great new activity for all members of our community!

individual sheets noting the deficiencies they noticed to Councilman Neal, who will provide a final summary.

Those present felt that it would be very beneficial to continue the assessments in other areas of the city. For this, they would call on city residents to help by assessing their street or block. More information will be provided regarding this assessment. A brainstorming period was held about holding monthly themed walks in the community to bring people together to help with these issues.

Vic Phillips and Family will be on hand to play local players at the opening

The Glow Walk was designed to increase discussion of the city’s walking areas for everyone

Dozens gathered for the Glow Walk around the walking path

Kathy Ray, Kathy Kent, Kami Willie, Heather Howe, Melena Jimenez, and Gene Caldwell standing in front of the pool, which was one of the ICF grant recipients

The graduating class of 1973 met during the Homecoming Weekend, and shared memories and laughs.

Front Row: Debbie Corbridge, Don Paul Schwartz, JoDel Leavitt (Thigpen), Sherrie Waldron (Johnson), Ruth Ann Price (Weeks), Nancy King (Asay), LaNette Barker

(Wilks), Darhl Hughes

2nd Row: Jay Stayner, Tim Anderson, Kris Thomas (Nemelka), Janice Williams, (Winward), Debbie Eliason (Munns), Fayrine Hughes (Thomas), Laurie Willie (Richins), Rhonda Peden (Allen), Martha Evans (Gilgen), Alyce Alder (Lewis), Kris

CLASS OF 1963

Tripp (Hansen)

3rd Row: Dan Blaisdell, Steve Hess, Rex Robbins, Ken Moss, Dan Baker, Ed Thorpe, David Colton, Trudy Hanson(Fauser) Elvin Hill, Celia Waldron (Warburton), Rick Griffiths, John Tubbs, Sindy Wharton(Munns)

OBITUARY

Carol Dawn Ward

Oct. 13, 1948 - Sept. 14, 2023

Pocatello, Idaho – Carol Dawn Ward, 74, passed away September 14, 2023 at the Portneuf Medical Center in Pocatello, Idaho. She went by her first and middle name, Carol Dawn, throughout her life.

Carol Dawn was born in Malad, Idaho on October 13, 1948 to Golden Clifford and Emma Louise Spencer Ward. She was educated in the Malad City, Idaho public schools where she graduated from Malad High School.

She then enrolled in and graduated from Utah State University, Logan, Utah with a major in Elementary Education. While at Utah State University, she played bass clarinet in the Utah State University Concert Band.

She also completed most of the required classes for a Master Degree from the same university.

After graduating from college, she served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Japan North Mission. After serving her mission, she traveled to Washinton D.C. where she served as a legal secretary to Jake Garn, United States Senator from Utah.

Front Row: Don

Lee Hess, Mary Louise

Peden Haskett, Lynnette

Parry Thomas, Jean

Hoskins Bleazard, Mari-

lyn Evans Brown, Elease

Williams King, Marilyn

Buehler Johnson, Gayle

Blaisdell Udy, Delpha

Lou Williams Hubbard

Second Row: Frank

Madsen, JaNeal Hughes

Buchanan, Cheryl Van-

derwood Madsen, Patsy Thomas Deschamps, Tamara Thomas Goddard, Fred Waldron, John Evans, Sue Smith Laursen, Collin Price, Doyle Talbot, Dale Tubbs, Mark,

Petersen

Back Row: Linda

Laws Williams, Michael Hughes, Randy Clark, Ron Budge, Jim Blaisdell, Owen Ward

The Malad High School Class of 1963 held its 60th class reunion on September 9 at the Fire Station. Twenty-seven class members attended the celebration, which was organized by Delpha Hubbard with help from other class members.

Curlew Senior Citizens' Menu

Every Meal Served with Juice/Milk/Coffee

Sept 26 - Cheesy Broccoli Soup, Fruit, Rolls, Dessert

Sept 28 - Chicken Pot Pie, Biscuits, Fruit, Dessert

Malad Senior Citizens’ Menu

Every meal served with Juice/Milk/Coffee

Sept 22 - Spaghetti w/ Meat Sauce, Salad Bar, Pears, Dessert

Sept 27 - Swiss Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, Carrots, Rolls, Dessert

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)

Upon completion of that assignment, she returned and settled in Salt Lake City, Utah where she worked as the personal secretary to A. Theodore Tuttle, General Authority in the First Quorum of Seventy in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Subsequent to the passing of Elder Tuttle, Carol Dawn taught Elementary Education in the Salt Lake City School District. Eventually, she moved to Kirkland, Washington where she worked in the Taxpayer Service Division of the Internal Revenue Service in Seattle, Washington.

Carol Dawn enjoyed riding horses on the Ward family farm. She was musically talented and played the piano and organ. She enjoyed doing ballet, the Charleston and jazz dancing. She diligently served her mother and father in the family residence in Malad City, Idaho until their passing.

Carol Dawn is survived by three

brothers; Joseph Golden (Alice) Ward, Ryan Dell (Bobbie) Ward, Kenneth William (Tracy) Ward and two sisters, Mary Louise Ward (Cheney), Lorene Kay (Carl) Marsing. Also, a sister-in-law, Helen Wayman Ward and numerous nieces and nephews.

Carol Dawn was preceded in death by her parents, Golden Clifford and Emma Louise Spencer Ward, two brothers; Richard Allen Ward, James Spencer Ward, a sister-in-law, Arline Bjorkman Ward, and three nephews: John Allen Ward, Peter Jess Ward and James Richard Ward.

The family would like to extend special thanks to the employees of the Elegant Residential Assisted Living facility in Pocatello, Idaho.

A viewing will be held on Thursday, September 21st, at 10:30 a.m. at the Malad Stake Center prior to the services. Funeral will be held at 12:00 noon at the Malad Stake Center 1250 North 1100 West Malad, Idaho Interment will follow at the Malad City Cemetery.

NEWS OF RECORD

ONEIDA COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

Chelsey Lyn Martinez, Blackfoot, driving lane - improper changing of lanes, $33.520, costs $59.50

Ashley Karen Allen, Malad City, speeding $33.50, costs $59.50, fail to register annually, $10.50, costs $56.50

Jackson Ivan Isiko, Herriman, driving lane - improper or unsafe lane change, $33.50, costs $56.50

Eric Lee Purdum, Malad City, abandoned vehicle upon public or private property, $160.50, costs $209.50

Trey Scouten Thomas, Malad City,

driving - stop sign and yield sign violation, $33.50, costs $56.50

John A Valentine, Marion, speeding, $33.50, costs $59.50

Rylie Sarah Walton, Malad City, speeding, $33.50, costs $59.50

IDAHO STATE POLICE

Brinley M Bell, Nampa, speeding, $98.50, costs $56.50

MAGISTRATE COURT

Rose Mary Anthony, Preston, theftpetit, $192.50, costs $206.90, 30 days jail, 30 days suspended, 12 months probation, Agency; OCSO

Monday, September 25 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.

Carol Dawn Ward

City swears in new Code Enforcement Officer

Malad City is happy to welcome its new Code Enforcement Officer, John Christophersen, who was officially sworn in by Mayor Joan Hawkins on Monday, September 18. Christophersen is excited to begin his new position with the city, in which he will be working to enforce the ordinances on the books covering a range of concerns. After many months of discussion with the Sheriff’s Office about the large number of calls related to ordinance enforcement that are necessarily lower priorities for the Sheriff’s Office than criminal issues, traffic accidents, and other policing matters, it was determined that a dedicated Code Enforcement individual would be the best solution. Sheriff Jones has reported to both the City Council and Board of County Commissioners during the year that the call volume into dispatch has been steadily increasing. In addition, there are several vacancies on the force at the moment, which further limit the amount of time the office can devote to code enforcement.

Christophersen will become the primary point person within the city limits responsible for the large number of misdemeanors, citations, warnings, and notifications that result from the

NOTICE

Francis Jean Allen

225 Bannock St. Malad, ID 83252

208-766-3730

allefran@isu.edu

city code. The City Code covers a range of issues including nuisances (noise, trash, weeds and vegetation, and so on), parking, and most pressingly at the moment, animals. Of the dozens of calls received by the dispatchers on any given week, an outsized number of them are related to loose or aggressive animals, noise complaints related to animals, or violations of city ordinances related to the maintenance of animals within the city limits.

As he has started into his first weeks of service, Christophersen has already begun dealing with many of those calls.

“I’ve been writing warnings for different animal issues already. And we’ve got two animals in the pound already.

I’ve also been talking to people about weed abatement and maintaining their trees and bushes along the roadway,”

Christopherson said.

Christophersen plans to prioritize talking with people about any codes they might be in violation of as a first step. He sees one of his primary functions as educating residents about regulations they may not necessarily be familiar with.

“My plan is to make sure to educate people on what the code says they can and can’t do before issuing any citations,”

he said.

One thing he points to that people may not be fully aware of is that the city requires dogs within the city limits to be licensed and vaccinated. “It’s common for people to not have a license for their pets, and we’re looking down the road at running a clinic here in town to help people do that.”

The City Code and its particulars are fairly well known to Christophersen, who grew up in Malad and has lived here all his life. He has also served as a law enforcement officer with the Sheriff’s Office until just recently, as well as having served as an officer for five years in the

IN THE DISTRICT COURT FOR THE SIXTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT FOR THE STATE OF IDAHO, IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF ONEIDA

IN RE: CARTER TROY HUBBARD

Legal name of child

Case No. Cy36-23-0127

A petition to change the name of Carter Troy Hubbard, a minor, now residing in the City of Malad, State of Idaho, has been filed in the District Court in Oneida County, Idaho, The name will change to Carter Troy Allen. The reason for the change in name is: Child uses mother's maiden name. A hearing on the petition is scheduled for 1:00 o'clock p.m. on (date) October 31, 2023 at the Oneida County Courthouse. Objections may be filed by any person who can show the court a good reason against the name change.

Date: 9-18-23

Francis Jean Allen

Typed/printed name

CLERK OF THE DISTRICT COURT

By: Dale Davis Deputy Clerk

NOTICE OF HEARING ON NAME CHANGE (Minor)

#5544-9-21-28-10-5-12-23-T4

PUBLIC NOTICE

LEGAL NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that IDAWY Solid Waste District has submitted to the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality a Siting Application for the IDAWY Oneida Landfill facility transfer station located at 1750 North Old Highway 191, Malad City, ID 83252. The siting application is for the construction of a transfer station and appurtenances to transfer incoming waste from the landfill. The construction project will include earthwork, concrete work, metal building, wastewater collection and storage system, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing. This public notice is made pursuant to IDAPA 58.01.06.032.03.b, and as determined in Section 31-819 of Idaho Code.

This application may be reviewed at IDAWY Solid Waste District, 241 S. Main Suite #3, Soda Springs, Idaho 83276 and online at http://ae2eng.com/oneida. Office hours are 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Thursday and 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM Friday, except holidays. The public is invited to comment on this IDAWY Oneida Landfill facility siting application. The 30-day comment period commences with the first publication of this announcement on September 21, 2023. Written comments will be accepted during the public comment period and should be to be directed to: The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality, Pocatello Regional Office, Attn: Amanda Hardy, 444 Hospital Way Suite 300, Pocatello, ID 83201. #5545-9-21-28-10-5-12-23-T4

ON THIS DAY

1893 Frank Duryea drives the first American-made gas propelled vehicle

1895 American's first automotive producer, the Duryea Motor Wagon Company, is founded by Charles and J. Frank Duryea

1922 Wallal expedition of astron-

omers and local Nyangumarta people south of Broome, Australia, photograph total solar eclipse proving Albert Einstein's Theory of Relativity, that space is curved by showing deflection of starlight round the sun

1930 Johann Ostermeyer patents flashbulb

1990s. That connection to the community gives him an advantage in terms of being familiar with people in town, and many of the problems that arise from requirements of the city code.

Some elements of the code are simply not well known, and that seems to be the starting point Christophersen is taking toward violations.

“There are a lot of things that are in the ordinances that can help to beautify the city. That’s one of our priorities right now.”

Tree trimming, yard cleaning, and general maintenance are all covered in various sections of the code, and in many cases because violations have not been cited, peo-

ple are simply not aware of their responsibilities regarding some issues. On the other hand, there are also codes which appear to be purposefully ignored.

“Right now, it seems like people from outside the city might be dropping off dogs here just to get rid of them,” he said, noting an uptick in stray dogs over the last few months. “We take them in and keep them for five days until we start looking at adopting them out.” Anyone who thinks their dog may have been taken into the pound can contact John to find out. The fee for retrieving an animal from the pound is a twenty dollar impound

fee, as well as five dollars a day additional.

Animals will need to be licensed and vaccinated before they are released, which would carry an additional fee.

Anyone interested in wanting to foster or adopt an animal can also contact John for further information.

As he gets more familiar with the position and the kinds of issues that seem to be most in need of addressing, the city will work to remind residents of the codes that affect those living within its limits. “We’re going to really focus heavy on one or two codes at a time and help raise people’s awareness of them,” he said.

John Christophersen can be reached at (208) 915-2422, or by contacting City Hall. The city is in the process of getting him a city email address as well. “If people have any concerns, complaints, or questions, they can call me at any time and leave a message if I’m not available. They can even flag me down if they see me around town.” For the present, he can be spotted in a white Ford Ranger. The vehicle is being equipped with a bed that can accommodate at least two animals at a time. Down the road, the city is looking to provide a dedicated vehicle for the position.

gathered to celebrate his accomplishment

Curt Elcock completes his first walk around the world

After eight years on the virtual road and walking ten miles each day, Curt Elcock completed his feat of walking around the world, which is over 24,000 miles. On the final lap of reaching this awesome goal, Curt was met by many members of his family who traveled from Hawaii, North Carolina, Wis-

consin, Las Vegas, Utah, and Burley to join Curt's arrival to Malad. Added to the surprise of seeing his family enjoy this moment with him, Curt and his family enjoyed a delicious breakfast. Not to his wife’s surprise, Curt began his next walk around the world which will be West to East.

Curt Elcock finishes his monumental feat of walking the distance of one lap around the world in Malad

John Christophersen was sworn in as the City’s Code Enforcement Officer

Elcock's family

LOOKING BACK

5 YEARS AGO (2018)

Malad High School students chose their homecoming royalty last week to reign over the week's activities. Chosen as King and Queen are Dalton Davis and Breelle Daniels. Duke and Duchess are Nate Bingham and Halli Hannah and Prince and Princess are Drayker Shulz and Shawnee Simpson. All students are seniors at Malad High School.

The Malad High School boys' and girls' cross-country teams both came in third at the Pirates' Challenge hosted by West Side High School on Thursday, September 13. There were also four Malad runners who earned medals in this competition. They are Kali Miller, Rylee Jacobsen, Eli Mathews and Hallee Haycock.

The Malad High School soccer team traveled to Rock Springs to watch a college soccer game featuring two Malad High School Alumni. Pictured in The Idaho Enterprise are Alexis Robichaud, Sierra Trent, Jasmine Boling, Chelsea Spencer, Savannah Poulson, Mikki Clark, Brynn Thomas, Kasey Davis, Nashkia Knutter, Taliana Martinez, Shannen Hudnell, Sedar Nesbit, Tristan Bailey, Lizzy Clark, Kallie Warren, Bree Daniels, Abbie Hoskins, Kayla Hudnell, Kinzlee Evans, Amy Smith, Sydney Carey and Holly Talbot.

10 YEARS AGO (2013)

Among the many-featured events of the Malad Scarecrow Festival will be the band, Coyotee Moon, featuring former Malad residents, Steve and Terry Lewis, along with Lisa Stubblefield.

For the second year in a row, Malad High School has achieved 5-Star status, a distinction placed on a school by the Idaho Department of Education. This is the highest rank a school can achieve.

Patrick Joseph Sullivan of Ogden attempted to land at the Malad Airport on Saturday but the wind caused him to lose control of the plane. Sullivan was not injured as a result of the crash, but the plane was towed back to the parking area and tied down until it is retrieved.

The Malad High School football team fell to Firth at Malad’s Homecoming game on September 13. Malad knew the game would be a battle. Firth is ranked first in the polling and is know as a tough team. Malad fell to Firth 18-13.

15 YEARS AGO (2008)

With the end of the water year only a couple of weeks away, there’s nothing to cheer about in the precipitation department.

Linda Daniels at the Soil Conservation District Office, who monitors the Oxford Snotel, said that predictions for “marginally adequate” moisture at the beginning of the irrigation season certainly held true. After some spring rain around Memorial Day, hardly any precipitation was recorded through the rest of the summer.

Malad Chamber of Commerce President Lance Tripp presented a check for $3,906 to the Malad Mayor and City Council. The money represents profits from the “Osmonds – Second Generation” concert held July 18 in the Malad City Park.

Yard of the Month honors goes to the Brent Winward family on Grandview Drive. The Winwards’ yard is ablaze with color from meticulously groomed flowerbeds. The focal point is a giant petunia tree in the northeast corner.

Announcement was made that the opening of the new county landfill is going to be postponed again - until next spring. Commissioner Goodenough said the reason is to allow time to take advantage of opportunities to obtain cover dirt from sources not yet available.” It is noted that the delayed opening is being done with the approval from the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ).

25 YEARS AGO (1998)

Two performances will feature some of the top cowboy poets in this area along with talented singers and dancers. Cowboy poets this year are Phil Kennington, Don Kennington, Wayne Nelson and local singer Harry Sherman. As an added attraction, Malad’s own Boot Scooters will perform each show.

The Paint Ball Ranch is something new in Oneida County. Located west of Malad at the Herb Hess ranch, the new venture promises to be entertaining, says Hess, co-owner of the business.

Irene Alder received Coach of the Year honors. The award, sponsored by United Dairymen of Idaho, was a first time award to a cheerleading Coach. Mrs. Alder received this recognition for her contributions to cheer leading in the state of Idaho, not just Malad High School.

Members of the Malad Masonic Lodge #51 AF and AM are pictured in The Idaho Enterprise at the 90th Birthday celebration Sunday. They gathered with their wives and honored guests for a potluck luncheon. Pictured are Don Meyer, Herman Housner, Johnny Lynch, Daryl Sanborn, Mike Ditto, Gil Gross, John Hurst, Marlo Lewis and Larry Oram.

35 YEARS AGO (1988)

On the south wall of the Presbyterian Church hangs a banner that is very special to its members. It’s more than just mere pieces of cloth put together. It’s the heart of the members – it’s their memories. Made in conjunction with the Church’s One Hundred Year Centennial celebration in 1982, church officials wrote letters to all current and former members inviting each to make a 12x12 block depicting something of sentimental value that they remembered about the church. Members say they plan to leave the banner hanging on the chapel wall for as long as it will last. After all,

memories go on forever.

Pictured in The Idaho Enterprise are members of the Malad Stake Centennial History Book Committee, Hubert Gleed, Darrell Christensen, Carol Eliason and Jane Ann Ward as they put the final touches on the book covering the first 100 years of the history of the Malad Stake. Work is now complete and this manuscript has been sent to the printer. It should be available before Christmas.

Malad’s Ed “The Outlaw” Jones has a spot in the new 1988 Sears Christmas Catalog. Among the items listed in the new Wishbook is one on page 662 – that’s the page with all the home videos – entitled “Show ‘n’ Go, Showtime in the Fast Lane.” Included in this video are segments of Ed’s Jolly Rancher Wheelstander Trucks, along with other wheelstanders, jet cars and monster trucks.

45 YEARS AGO

(1978)

Pictures in The Idaho Enterprise shows the cold, cold summertime! Before summer was officially ended, snow dusted Malad Valley Monday afternoon. Although the flakes melted away quickly, local skiers were excited by the prospects of an early winter. Temperatures dipped to 32 degrees that day with a high of 40 registered by Jack Forbush, government observer.

Pictured in The Idaho Enterprise is a perspective sketch of the proposed new Malad High School Building as it was displayed at a recent Oneida School Board meeting by architect Max Call, Idaho Falls. The Trustees called for the preliminary plans following input from numerous county residents concerning the need for the new building. Residents will have a chance to vote on the building issue during an October 24 bond election. The tentative floor plan illustrates possible placement of academic, athletic, music and other study and activity areas. A small auditorium and gym would be included along with football and track facilities. Selection of building site has not been made.

Reigning over Homecoming will be royalty Wendy Baker, Queen; Jill Eliason, 1st attendant and Ann Ward, 2nd attendant.

Stunned by Malad’s 22 point scoring burst in the opening quarter, the Snake River Panthers never did recover and fell 34-0 to the Dragons at Harding Memorial Field Friday night.

55 YEARS AGO (1968)

Lt. Kerry South, U.S. Marine Corps, is spending a leave in Idaho prior to being assigned to duty in Vietnam. He has been visiting in Malad. He will leave September 22 for the overseas assignment.

Daniel D. Williams, 21, son of Mr. and Mrs. James B. Williams, was promoted to Army Sergeant upon completion of the Ft. Knox, Ky., Armor-Noncommissioned Officer candidate course.

During his 12 weeks of classroom and field instruction, the sergeant was trained in Armor tem and troop leadership, combat demolitions, counter-guerilla tactics and fundamentals of attack. He also received instruction on the turret of the M48A3 and M60 tanks, and a night compass exercise. He entered the Army in January of 1968.

Kelly Bolingbroke, Bob Crowther, Tim Scott and Kelly Fuhriman, alternate, members of the Oneida County Sheepherders 4-H Club, led by Mrs. DeLores Steed, won second place honors in the livestock judging contest held at the Eastern Idaho State Fair in Blackfoot.

60 YEARS AGO (1963)

Tension mounted as the student body voted for cheerleaders. After two rounds of voting, Patsy Davis, Sharon Jones, Ricky Williams and David Harris had been selected.

Class elections were held on September 16 with the following class officers: Seniors – Pe-

ter Thomas, president; Arthur Atkinson, vice president; Darrell Tubbs, secretary. Juniors – Curt Elcock, president; Bob Swenson, vice president; Marilee Eliason, secretary. Sophomores –David Evans, president; Don Buehler, vice president; Annette Davis, secretary.

Airman Dennis G. Baker returned to Malad Friday from Bellevue, Washington after being met by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Baker, at the Salt Lake Airport. After spending a twoweek leave here Airman Baker will report for duty at Lowry AFB, Denver Colorado.

70 YEARS AGO (1953)

Successful in catching calves at the annual scramble held during the amateur rodeo, were Bart Napier, Dean Camp, Lewis Jones, Leo Nielsen, Jay A. Neal, Farrell Jenkins, Merrill Price, Darl Williams, Brent Littlejohn and Ren Edwards. The young cattlemen will care for the calves for a year and they will be sold at the calf sale during the 1954 Fair.

THANK YOU

The Family of Bill Neal would like you to know how comforting this community has been, for them during the loss of their father. They send their appreciation to all of those that served Bill and Marie over the years. Shauna Maddox has truly served beyond any compensation that could be rendered. Her care, concern, and deep desire to keep Bill on his toes is greatly appreciated. To all the Bishoprics that looked in after

Mom and Dad, over the many years, Thank You!

To courageous men and women that served with Dad on the Sheriff’s Department, Thank You!

To those that set the foundation with them on the Ambulance Crew and Search and Rescue Team in the very beginning, Thank You!

Dads funeral service was perfect. Flowers, cards, phone calls, and meals were overwhelming, Thank You! Thank You to Carla Williams,

Pictured in The Idaho Enterprise holding their calves, which, brought top prices at the annual sale during the Oneida Fair, are Terry Jones and Larry Howell. Larry’s FFA calf was named Grand Champion and was sold to the Oneida Farm Equipment Co. for 37 cents a pound. Terry’s 4-H beef, the Reserve Champion, brought 31 cents a pound and was purchased by Zweigart Pack.

As another step towards completion of Malad City Park, the Malad Chamber of Commerce will sponsor a park work day, September 19 beginning at 8:00 a.m. During the summer months the ground at the site near the Second Ward LDS Church has been leveled, sidewalk laid and sprinkling system installed. The ground is now ready for lawn planting and that is what the Malad City Council and Chamber hope to accomplish if the cooperation of interested residents can be obtained.

Brian and Anita Head for beautiful music and song. A heartfelt Thank You to the Oneida County Sheriffs Department for the escort and salute to our father. The American Legion Post 65 displayed such deep gratitude for Dad’s service to our nation, Thank You! And Thank You! To Horsely Funeral Home and Bishop Horsley and Kristen for their tender care of Dad. We live in a beautiful place, Thank You!

70 YEARS AGO (1953) Holding their calves which brought top prices at the annual sale during the Oneida Fair Saturday are Terry Jones (left), and Larry Howell (right). Larry's FFA calf was named Grand Champion and was sold to Oneida Farm Equipment Co. for 37c a lb. Terry's 4-H beef, the Reserve Champion, brought 31c a pound and was purchased by Zweigart Pack.

35 YEARS AGO (1988) WHAT'S THIS? Ed Jones is in the Sears Catalog...or at least his video is. Ed Jones has a big smile as he shows off the page in the Sears Christmas Catalog that contains the video of his wheelstanders. He said he was surprised when he found out it was there. Buy anything at Sears...even Ed 'the outlaw' Jones.

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Max Firth, Sept. 22

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Bula Sorter, Sept. 22

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McKayleigh Davis, Sept. 23

Rachell Neal, Sept. 23

Tammie Henderson, Sept. 23

Rex Robbins, Sept. 23

Traci Treasure, Sept. 23

Leslie Jones, Sept. 24

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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.

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By Allison Eliason

The calendar might not say it, but it feels like fall is in the air. The nights are cooling off, football fills the weekends, and it’s time to bring the cows home from their summer range. As I was gathering cattle up and down the hillsides of the BLM (Bureau of Land Management) rangeland we run our cattle on, I couldn’t help but feel what a privilege it is to graze and raise our cattle on the range for our consumers.

Some might scoff at that- producers, consumers, and environmentalists alike. The circles cattlemen have to jump through to run cattle on public lands and the overregulation that often comes with hardly would seem like an honored experience. Consumers that are confused with a myriad of marketing gimmicks will say that only the best beef is grass fed, with a nice green pasture in mind. And environmentalists will say that cattle producers are selfishly using and abusing the public lands for their purposes.

But how often do you really ever find a solution that serves everyone's purposes? Rarely, if ever. Yet that is what cattle grazing on public lands do. They mature and develop on the feed grown on public lands, miraculously turning sunshine and grass into healthy, delicious beef for families around the world, all the while contributing to the care of the rangeland

and giving it a purpose. Saying it like that, being a part of such a great solution for all, really is a privilege.

It's interesting to see the development of cattle running on public lands over the years. Remember the days when cowboys didn’t have to answer to anybody about cows out on the range? Obviously I am too young to have any firsthand experience enjoying the range without someone else managing the lands’ uses, but I’ve been told the stories of such glory days. Many operations in this area, including ours, can trace their roots on the range back to the days before the public lands were regulated by government officials When the first cows were grazing out on the ranges of these valleys, nobody owned it. It was just leftover land from when the railroad had been built. Cattlemen would take their cows to Curlew Valley to graze through the summer months and then head south to Locomotive springs north of the Salt Lake to winter. It ended up being a conglomeration of all sorts of cattle and brands, which may seem crazy but it worked out well. Between all of the cowboys there was always enough help to get all of the work donewater kept up, the cattle checked, and all the ground covered. In the spring they would help brand each other’s cattle and in the fall they would all gather in and wean the

calves.

Over time and from experience, they established good patterns of grazing, making sure that they wouldn’t over-graze the land and have something available when it was time to come back. They let the seasons and weather dictate how and where the cattle would be, flowing with range and its needs.

These days we still run our cattle the same, just with a lot of direction from the higher ups. We still run in an association, with most of the original brands that we began with so many years ago. We still help move cattle, brand, wean, and check water just like they did in the past. But now we are on somebody else’s schedule. They tell when to turn out, how long we can stay, and where we go next. The dates are rigid and there is no flexibility to work with what the range is giving.

I really have mixed feelings about this. I think it is smart to have organization to it. We want to

ensure that the range is healthy for our cattle to feed on so it is important to make sure that we don’t have too many cattle or spend too much time in one area. But at the same time, having someone from behind a desk telling us what we can and can’t do, especially when they don’t understand cattle or the work it takes to run them, is frustrating.

The job gets even harder when there are special interest groups trying or that the land needs to be left for the public to use for recreation or to preserve it for wildlife or some just don’t want it used at all for any purposes.

I’m the kind of girl that is all about being efficient with what we have. I hate to see things go to waste when there is so much value to be had. But I also don’t want to use it all up at once. That’s being wasteful too. There’s that sweet middle ground that should keep from wasting by keeping things from totally unused but also keeping it from being

over used and ruined.

But how can we apply that to the range?

It’s all a balancing act, friends. It's working to keep too many cattle off too little ground with too little feed for too long. But it is also having cattle out there to disturb the ground to help new seeds to grow, to cultivate the ground, to carry seeds in their poop and fertilize them to grow. It's having cows out there to eat the grasses and keep the fuels down so fires don’t devastate the range. Using it for cows keeps it as usable, profitable range land and not the next development area for a new subdivision.

Balance. That’s how we do it.

We run and raise cattle for people to eat. It’s plain and simple. Yes, it is our job and we are trying to make money doing it or at least enough to survive to the next year. But at the heart of it all, we care about making a good, affordable product for families to put on the table while using the re-

sources available.

For years and years, nothing has changed how ranchers use the range. But what has changed, is the public’s perception of how and why use the land. Their land. The bigger picture is that we use their land to raise cattle to feed their families. And we have before it was really anyone’s land. The cattle were there long before anyone began regulating its uses, before adventurers used it for recreation, and before interest groups even existed, let alone had an agenda on public land use. We are going to keep running cattle out on the rangeland for as long as we are able. We are going to keep using that land to keep our cows healthy and we are going to keep using our cows to keep the land healthy. And in the end, you, who eat our beef, will stay healthy too. Despite the challenges, frustrations and hurdles, giving a purpose to our public lands that will serve so many is truly a privilege.

Grandparents Only

Not recommended for parents or kids

By Gramma Dot

It’s fabulous fall! Not too hot. Not too cold.

Perfect Goldilocks

weather. Youth Soccer started last week, and I found myself down at the park on a golden afternoon trying to find the correct soccer field along with everyone else in town. After walking through the middle of a few wrong fields, I finally found Soccer Field 3 and planted my camp chair in the shade and settled in. Meanwhile,

Elle found Coach Beck, got her soccer shirt, and started warming up.

This is life! We watched the kids race up and down Field 3, which became our world for the next hour. I love it when everyone is involved and Darwin’s Survival of the Fittest hasn’t kicked in yet. Youth Soccer is for everyone, and everyone survives. You’ve got your go-getters, your happy hanger-outers, those who would rather chit-chat, some timid hang-backers, some with

athletic promise but no experience and some with experience but not much athleticism. It’s a conglomerate of joy that happens in the fall every year in small-town America. No one is playing Club Soccer yet and everyone will be in on the soccer conversation at school on Monday. It’s an opportunity that allows kids to begin to decide what they want to pursue.

Opportunities like soccer are often taken for granted along with those

who take the time to organize, set-up and coach. So, thanks to Melissa Firth, her helpers and her crew of coaches who help us all enjoy a perfect world on a golden afternoon during a fabulous fall in small-town America. If you haven’t been, drop by the park on Thursday evenings or Saturday mornings and visit with your friends while watching the kids take the field. Bring a chair! It is a Good Life.

OEF Reorganizes for new year

The Oneida Education Foundation started its 2023-2024 year by welcoming new members at its September meeting. Shane Howard was selected for a 1-year term to represent the Oneida School Board, replacing Tresie Carter. Paige Wilson was elected for a 1-year term as the Junior Student Representative with the option of continuing as the Senior Student Representative next year. Baylor Bean moved from Junior to Senior Student Repre-

Following are recent calls received by dispatchers at the Oneida County Sheriff’s Office.

During the week of 9/3 to 9/16, the Sheriff’s Office investigated 62 new cases. During this time, the Oneida County Sheriff’s Office dispatchers received and an unknown number of total calls. This report includes only new investigations and does not include regular investigations, civil services, and the other responsibilities of the Sheriff’s Office.

Sunday, Sept. 3, 2023

• 17:46 Vandalism Reported

• 18:44 Traffic Accident. No injuries reported

• 20:07 Animal Call.

Loose dogs

• 20:31 Animal Call. Baby goat showed up in yard

Monday, Sept. 4, 2023

• 08:19 Animal Call.

Dog bite reported by hospital

• 12:13 Traffic Accident. I-15

• 14:13 Traffic Accident. I-15 • 15:32

sentative.

With Dr. Brady Robbins leaving Malad, a vacancy opened for the Vice-Chair position. Dean Larkin was elected Vice-Chair and will serve for one year in that position. Bob Crowther will continue as a Board member as he mentors Elvin Hill as the new Treasurer of the OEF. The other officers and members of the OEF will continue for the 2023-2024 year:

Jean Thomas, Chair; Alyce Lewis, Secre-

tary; Krichele Smith, Historian; Jason Gleed, Community Representative; Diane Skidmore, Stone Community and School Representative; Cinniman Allen, Malad Elementary School Representative; Kathy Atkinson, Malad Middle School Representative; Lyndsie Thomas, Malad High School Representative; Mr. Jon Abrams, Superintendent (ex officio).

According to the OEF by-laws, “the purpose of the OEF is to encour-

Malad Elementary Breakfast

Monday, September 25 - Cereal Assortment, Breakfast on a Stick, Fruit, Juice/Milk

Tuesday, September 26 - Cereal Assortment, Apple Filled Donut, Fruit, Juice/Milk

Lunch, Sausage, Hashbrown, French Toast, Food Choice – Carrot Sticks or Pears

Tuesday, September 26 – Homestyle Mashed Potato Bowl, Food Choice – Corn or Apples

age business and community involvement in the schools in Oneida School District and to actively seek supplemental resources to assure success for every student enrolled in and physically attending the schools full time in Oneida School District.” Last year the OEF awarded over $12,000 in teacher grants and $38,900 in scholarships to graduating seniors of Malad High School.

Wednesday, September 27 - Cereal Assortment, Breakfast Scramble, Fruit, Juice/Milk

Thursday, September 28 - Cereal Assortment, Biscuits & Jelly, Fruit, Juice/Milk

Malad Middle Breakfast

Monday, September 25 - Cereal Assortment, Breakfast Round, Fruit, Juice/Milk

Tuesday, September 26 - Cereal Assortment, Oatmeal w/Mix ins, Fruit, Juice/Milk

Wednesday, September 27 - Cereal Assortment, Frudel, Fruit, Juice/Milk

Thursday, September 28 - Cereal Assortment, Sweet Bread, Fruit, Juice/Milk

Malad High Breakfast

Monday, September 25 - Cereal Assortment, Breakfast Round, Fruit, Juice/Milk

Tuesday, September 26 - Cereal Assortment, Oatmeal w/Mix ins, Fruit, Juice/Milk

Wednesday, September 27 - Cereal Assortment, Frudel, Fruit, Juice/Milk

Thursday, September 28 - Cereal Assortment, Sweet Bread, Fruit, Juice/Milk

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

Malad Elementary

Lunch

Monday, September 25 – Breakfast for

Wednesday, September 27 – Ham & Cheese Stuffwich, Chips, Food Choice – Green Beans or Fruit Cocktail

Thursday, September 28 – Cheeseburger, Baked Fries, Food Choice – Sliced Cucumbers or Peaches

Malad Middle

Lunch

Monday, September 25 – Breakfast for Lunch, English Muffin, Egg, Sausage, Cheese, Salad Bar, Food Choice – Carrot Sticks or Strawberries/Blueberries

Tuesday, September 26 – Chicken Cordon Bleu, Baby Bakers, Salad Bar, Food Choice –Green Beans or Peaches

Wednesday, September 27 – Pizza, Garlic Bread, Salad Bar, Food Choice – Celery Sticks or Pears

Thursday, September 28 – Chicken Fajita, Cheesy Refried Beans, Salad Bar, Food Choice – Corn or Grapes

Malad High Lunch

Monday, September 25 – Breakfast for Lunch, English Muffin, Egg, Sausage, Cheese, Salad Bar, Food Choice – Carrot Sticks or Strawberries/Blueberries

Tuesday, September 26 – Chicken Cordon Bleu, Baby Bakers, Salad Bar, Food Choice –Green Beans or Peaches

Wednesday, September 27 – Pizza, Garlic Bread, Salad Bar, Food Choice – Celery Sticks or Pears

Thursday, September 28 – Chicken Fajita, Cheesy Refried Beans, Salad Bar, Food Choice – Corn or Grapes

4-H

Awards Banquet Dinner Night

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!

Dragon Doings

By The Malad High School Journalism Class

Homecoming Week: A Summary

By Sydnee Sorenson & Adi Schow

Malad

High School

homecoming week was a true success with the whole student body participating in the school activities, along with a big win for our football team. Overall, everything was so fun! We had a great turnout for our after-school activities and an excellent turnout for our homecoming dance.

Some of our students’ favorite part of the week was powder puff football, where the girls of our school participate in a football game. Karlee Palmer said it was her favorite activity because of how much energy the students had at the activity, along with school spirit from the seniors, as they won homecoming week, yet again. In the words of one of our teachers, Mrs. Anderson

“It was an exhausting week but still so fun.”

Her favorite parts of the week were the unity of the whole school, the dress-up days, and the sight of students participating in all the activities, especially in the spirit bowl.

Drive In Party

By: Brittania Butler

The Drive-in Party was such an amazing experience for all the students of Malad Highschool.

There were lots of games and activities for the students to play such as spikeball and cornhole, as well as a fry and shake eating competition. “The eating contest with the frys and shakes were absolutely disgusting, because they were trying to eat as fast as they can. But they were fun to watch,” says Karlee Palmer, one of the many students who went to the amazing Drive In Party. Overall everyone would agree that the Drive In Party was such an amazing experience, and we can’t wait for next year!

Volleyball Game

By: Kaitlyn Pickett

All three Malad High School volleyball teams pulled away with another win last week in a home game against the Aberdeen Tigers. It was a district game that was won in three sets, with scores being 25-7, 25-7, and 25-5. “We were able to try new plays, sub in new players. It was fun!” Brylee Oglesbee said.

The Malad Dragons will play in Soda Springs on Thursday.

Powder Puff

By: Paisley Smith

This past Tuesday the high school had their annual Powder Puff game!

The Seniors and Sophomores started off with a bang and a lot of unmatched points. In the last minutes, the Juniors and Freshmen scored two touchdowns and almost a third to tie it up!

Senior, Kaitlyn Pickett,

said, “I felt really good because we’re four year straight champs!” There was a ton of intensity from both sidelines but the end score was 22-14 with Seniors and Sophomores taking the win!

Cross Country

By: Cally Coleman

“Never limit where running can take you”Bart Yasso. Great work athletes for competing in the Pirate Challenge in West Side last Thursday. The men’s team placed 1st as a team! The athletes included Brycen

Talbot in 3rd place with a time of 17:36, Levi Angell in 10th place with a time of 18:30, Braun

Nalder in 11th place with a time 18:31, Porter Allen in 12th place with a time of 18:54, Baylor Bean with a time of 19:13, Brex Matinsen with a time of 19:17, Colt Coleman with a time of 19:46, Caden Jeppson with a time of 20:12, Carter Smith with a time of 21:19, Jaxon Blaisdell with a time of 21:29, and Joshua Pickett with a time of 21:39. The women’s team placed 2nd as a team. The athletes included Cally Coleman in 7th place with a time of 21:32, Brooke Isaacson in 14th place with a time 22:05, Hadlee Summer in 16th place with a time of 22:26, Brynlee Bastain in 20th place with a time of 22:57, KayLee Nalder with a time of 23:46, Madelyn Shaw with a time of 24:01, Jenna Talbot with a time of 24:05, and Oaklie Hebdon with a time of 24:42. The Malad Cross Country team will compete next at the Bob Firman Invitational at Eagle Island State Park in Bosie on Saturday, September 23. This race will test our limits individually and as a team as we compete with teams from all over the West. Thousands of runners will be excited and ready to compete on this collegiate course. Good luck athletes as you run your race!

Homecoming Dance

By: Rebecca McCracken

September, Saturday

Sixteenth, Malad High School held the annual,

we should have beat the seniors, our strategy was Levi passes the ball to me, and I set him up and he just slams it down.”

The Seniors won tuff puff this year, beating Freshman, Sophomores, and Juniors. Adley Kimberling, a coach for the Seniors said “We did really good, we struggled sometimes but we learned how to pass the ball, so then we were good, once we set it up we could put it away.”

semi formal homecoming dance. The dance began at eight p.m, when everyone arrived with their friends or their date. Admissions were ten dollars for a single ticket, and twenty dollars for a couple. The dance itself was held in Malad High School's common room, where all the hallways connect. Refreshments such as Caprisuns and cookies were served. Once the dance ended at eleven p.m, it was fair to say it was a memorable and enjoyable night.

Tuff Puff

By Olivia Nelson

On Monday September 11 we started off our homecoming week with a Tuff Puff tournament. It started off with Freshman vs Seniors and Juniors vs Sophomores. The Seniors beat the Freshman and the Sophomores beat the Juniors. The Seniors and Sophomores played for the championship and the Freshman and Juniors played against each other. The seniors won overall, the sophomores barely lost to the seniors and got second, the juniors got third and the freshman fourth.

The Freshman team kind of struggled this year. Paityn Ward, a coach for the Freshman team said “I think we did good, but the height difference was definitely a struggle, and something we can work on is not getting mad at eachother.”

The Juniors team struggled, they had one win against the Freshman. Teagan Daniels, a coach for the Juniors said “My team did bad, they lost, next year we should run a few practices.”

The Sophomores did good this year, They barely lost to the seniors in the championship game. Izzy Hackock, a coach for the Sophomores said “I definitely think that next year we will win, and our best players were Boston Burbidge and Levi Angell, and I think we should have beat the Seniors but due to somebody's serving we lost.” Boston Burbidge, a player on the Sophomore team said “I felt good, I mean I think

so excited when I heard I would be riding in a helicopter! We were all anxious waiting to take off. This was by far the coolest experience and I wish I could do it over and over again.” Dutchess

Boys Soccer

By Katie Coatney, Kaycee Venable, and Bella McCullough

Homecoming Royalty

Brynlee Bastian

Headsets and tiaras, heels in the helicopter, and sparkly dresses with the coolest drop-off. This year when the royalty was dropped off during halftime at the football game it was a little different than normal. Our royalty was flown in by Mike Hess in his helicopter and landed right on the 50-yard line. We were in contact with Tori Green who was at the football game to know when we needed to take off and when to enter into the football field. We were rushed trying to get ready as fast as we could because we were told we had two minutes, but then the second quarter ended up taking longer than expected so we just waited in the helicopter trying to calm our nerves. Luckily my grandpa had given us all a plan and we had practiced so we knew what was going to happen and when it was going to happen. We as the girls were so stoked but so nervous, was our hair gonna fly all over the place? Would jumping out in heels be too hard? However, as soon as we sat down and put on our headsets all nerves went away and we were so excited we couldn’t stop giggling. My grandpa was even more excited than we were! Brookelyn, Preslie, and I knew that we wouldn’t be able to drive around the new track so when my grandpa asked if he could fly us, there was no way we were turning him down. It was the coolest feeling flying through the goal posts and waving back at everyone who was jumping up and down and cheering for you. Circling the field we felt like we were on top of the world, and when Baylor opened my door and I heard the crowd cheering, I felt like a real queen! We loved watching the boys walk out to the helicopter with their giddy smiles like true royalty to open our doors. Princess Brookelyn Daniels says, “I was

Preslie Bennett says, “It was my first helicopter ride so I was very nervous and had so many butterflies! It was so fun and all Brynlee, Brookelyn, and I could say was how we felt like we were in a movie. I’m thankful for the experience and to Mike Hess for letting us do it!” Overall, it was the best experience and we are so grateful to our school, community, my grandpa Mike for being the best, and that we got to do something new and different!

National Guard Obstacle Course

By: Emree Hanks and Tylee Wright

On Wednesday of Homecoming week students participated in not only a Boys soccer game but also an obstacle course put on by the National Guard. Students enjoyed racing one another and even teachers!

The most enjoyed race was the race between the sisters, Ms. Tavoian and Mrs. Fonnesbeck. Shannon Davis said,”Mrs. Fonnesbeck prevailed with her hand slapping on the grass prior to Mrs. Tavoian following her!

Both came out a sweaty mess but Mrs. Fonnesbeck won.”

On Wednesday, September 13th the Senior and Sophomore boys battled an intense soccer game against the Freshman and Junior boys. The boys were coached by members of the girls soccer team. In the first half, Ethan Horsley (Freshman) made the first goal, putting the score to 1-0. Alex Rivera-Marshall (Freshman) said, “We played alright but it wasn’t our best.” Gage Hurd was a goalie for the Seniors/Sophomores and Alex Rivera was a goalie for the Freshman/Juniors. Gage Hurd (Senior) said, “My goaling skills were on point.” Gage had many good saves. The Junior team had great teamwork and communication. Ryelur Jensen (Junior) said “I carried my team by scoring a goal in the second half.” The Sophomores had a rough start, then got better in the second half but they still didn’t work together well enough to beat the Freshman. In the second half of the game, both Hudson Daniels (Freshman) and Ryelur Jensen made a goal, setting the score of Freshman and Juniors 3-0 against the Seniors and Sophomores. Alex Rivera-Marshall (Freshman goalie) did really amazing and he did well at standing the Seniors “dirty” playing. “We played to the best of our ability.” (Sophomore coaches) The final score was 3-0 with a win for the Freshman and Junior boys.

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The Powderpuff game ended with the Seniors and Sophomores winning 22-14!

All of the Homecoming games were spirited and packed.

Constitution Day honored in Malad

to the crowd. Larry Oja introduced the speakers and the event, and the Star-Spangled Banner, verses one and four were sung with the audience, led by Kathryn Fossum and Christie Oja.

The evening’s first speaker was Patrick Henry, in the form of local performer Tamen Whipple. Whipple read from Patrick Henry’s speech given in March of 1775 at St. John’s Church in Richmond, Virginia. The speech was given in support of the formation of militia to oppose the British. Colonists were torn between attempts to mollify Britain and maintain a political relationship or break apart and seek independence.

The growing presence of British military and naval forces directly inspired Henry’s speech, which included the forceful lines: “There is a just God who presides over the destinies of nations; and who will raise up friends to fight our battles for us. The battle, sir, is not to the strong alone; it is to the vigilant, the active, the brave. Besides, sir, we have no election. If we were base enough to desire it, it is now too late to retire from the contest. There is no retreat but in submission and slavery! Our chains are forged! Their clanking may be heard on the plains of Boston! The war is inevitable and let it come! I repeat it, sir, let it come.”

The speech of course also concluded with some of the most famous lines in American history: “Why stand we here idle? What is it that gentlemen wish? What would they have? Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it, Almighty God! I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty or give me death!”

Following Whipple’s presentation, a violin piece was well-played by Danielle Pettis.

Ben Anderson next took the stage in the person of George Wash-

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ington. Ben and Farley Anderson are dedicated to touring the region and educating listeners on American history. Ben began by stating, “it is wonderful to see how many people here, how many ladies and gentlemen, brothers and sisters, families and friends are gathered here in unity and celebration of the Constitution of the United States of America. America is a beautiful thing, and to see so many people here to celebrate it really warms my heart.”

Unity continued to be a theme of Anderson’s speech. “It is worth noting that there is one thing that is necessary to the continuation of this country, and that is courage. I mentioned this at my farewell address over two hundred years ago, and I mention it again. But I have come here to tell you to have courage in these three things: courage in unity, courage to take pride, and courage to press forward and seek virtue without hate.”

Anderson continued by elaborating on those points, lamenting the division that could be seen across the country at present. “First

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and foremost, we need to remember that more than any specific group we may belong to, political or otherwise, we are Americans. We are that first. Whatever ideals and creeds you may have, first and foremost you are American.”

“Before we had the Constitution, we had the Articles of Confederation…the problem was that it did not create a unified government. Our Constitution keeps us together—to make us Americans first, and everything else second.”

Anderson emphasized the importance of taking pride in the country itself. “Part of being proud of being an American is recognizing what things we need to do better. We cannot forget the things we have done that were less than perfect. But we can take pride in how we have improved on them. Do not ignore history, study it. And as you do, take pride in how far America has come.”

“Most people you disagree with are trying to make America a better place, just as you are.

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We may disagree on their points, but we have to approach those discussions with love. You can’t force virtue with laws…seek virtue, but do not do it with hate or you’ll never get anywhere. You will miss one of the things that has made America great, the differences among us.” He concluded with an acknowledgment that fulfilling the promise of the Declaration can be difficult, but added that “just about everything in life that is worth it is difficult.”

Farley Anderson, as Benjamin Franklin, last addressed the audience. He discussed ways that he felt Franklin had saved the country. Franklin, as a newspaper editor, was critical to the formation of

an American identity. Both his writing in favor of the cause of independence, as well as his famous woodcut of the thirteen colonies as represented by a snake, provided an intellectual framework that helped colonists begin to conceive of “a nation of freemen extending from the sea in the east to the sea in the west.”

During the Constitutional Convention at which the document was finally signed, tensions had flared and it appeared that the project would not move forward. Benjamin Franklin rose to speak to the body, reminding the Convention that they had not yet sought to address the Maker for wisdom. “Without his concurring aid we shall

succeed in this endeavor no more than the temple builders of Babylon.” Franklin requested that every morning before the business of the day began, a member of the clergy would be present to pray over the deliberations, which was taken to heart by the body.

Anderson concluded by repeating George Washington’s words that while he had “fought for America, Franklin had thought for America.”

Following the presentations, a retirement ceremony for flags which were deemed no longer serviceable was conducted by the American Legion Ernest W. Jones Post 65.

BLM to conduct prescribed burn in John Evans Canyon west of Malad

MALAD, Idaho —

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Idaho Falls District in cooperation with Idaho Department of Fish and Game will conduct a 264-acre prescribed burn in John Evans Canyon, 8 miles west of Malad in October. Smoke will be visible from Malad and the I-15 corridor.

“The planned prescribed fire will target 264 acres of Douglas fir and aspen stands,” said BLM Pocatello Field Office Manager Melissa Davis. “Our objectives

are to provide for public and fire fighter safety while improving wildlife habitat, promoting aspen growth, and reducing fuels for future wildfires.”

Fire managers will ignite the prescribed burn over a multiday period. After the active burning is finished, crews will mop-up, patrol and monitor the fire area. Actual ignition date and times will be determined by weather and fuel conditions. There is the possibility that the prescribed burn will be conducted between Oct. 10 through

Oct. 24 which could potentially impact the controlled antlered deer hunt that occurs in hunt unit 73.

This prescribed burn is a “broadcast burn,” which means once crews have ignited the burn, low to moderate intensity fire will be allowed to consume fuels across the forest floor within the unit boundaries. For more information on this project, please call the Idaho Falls District office at 208-5247500.

The American Legion retires several flags after the event

Farley Anderson as Benjamin Franklin

The Boosters Club float

3rd place Freshman Float "BBQ the Kitties".

MHS Cheerleaders catch a ride.

The Dragonettes performed along the parade route.

The Football team on its way to a thrilling victory.

2nd place Senior Float "Poach the Panthers".

Royalty taking a more earthbound ride in the parade. MHS Soccer.

The Band provided a soundtrack to the parade.

4th place Sophomores "Punt the Panthers".

MHS FFA Chapter.

Strong Homecoming Week for Volleyball

Winning games and taking names, the Lady Dragons swept their series of games over their homecoming week, from the highly anticipated varsity games to the freshman C matches, the MHS volleyball team won not only every match, but each game in every match. The week’s schedule included conference matchups with the Aberdeen Tigers at home Wednesday, September 13 followed by the West Side Pirates in Dayton, Idaho on THursday, September 14.

The Lady Dragons hit the court Wednesday with excitement and anticipation for their second home game of the season as well as their homecoming week game. That energy translated well to a dominating performance as they took on the Tigers. Aberdeen put up a strong fight from game to game, but it was clear they were no match for the MHS Lady Dragons.

Despite a slower paced, less intense game, Malad never faltered in their aggressive attack as they moved through each play. As the match wore on, head coach Camie Tripp used the game as an opportunity to mix things up and bring in other players for some crucial varsity experience. Malad easily won the match in three

quick games, winning 25-7, 25-7, and 25-5.

As exciting as the win was for the Lady Dragons, their next match against district rivals, the Pirates, was a long anticipated face off. After a district upset loss and meeting up against West Side twice in the state tournament games, Malad was ready to take on West Side and take home the win.

Anticipating a tough battle with the Pirates, the Lady Dragons came out strong but it took some time to settle into the game. They finally fell into a good rhythm after a near picture perfect play that began with a perfect pass that led to the ideal set, followed by a killer hit by Izzy Haycock.

Feeling the intensity begin to rise, the Lady Dragons began to take command of the game. Just moving to the front row, outside hitter Hallie Horsley put down a series of powerful hits to expand their lead over the Pirates. West Side continued to battle back, demanding a strong defense from Malad. In a single rally, backrow defenders Anistyn Tovey, Teagan Daniels, and Mikell Keetch kept the ball alive with stellar digs that eventually resulted in a point for the Dragons with hit from Horsley.

Aside from their

strong play, the Pirates had height and size on their side, an obstacle that the Lady Dragons had to contend with as they matched up at the net. Unsure with how things would play out, Coach Tripp was proud to see her hitters power through the West Side blockers and dominate at the net. She commented, “Brynnlee Jones ended up going against their tallest blocker and just pounded the ball past her. I was amazed!”

Working to bring a strong defense and offense to their play, the Lady Dragons won the first game of the match, 25-18.

Moving into the second game of the match, the MHS volleyball team began just where

they had left off, bringing an intense pressure and aggressive play to the game. Middle blocker Kaite Allen led the defense at the net, covering the Pirate attacks with a strong block. Setter Adley Kimberling did well to not only read the defensive weaknesses, but also the best offensive opportunities for her team as she set up each hit.

In an ideal situation, each play would feature a pass from the back row to the setter right of center and a few feet off the net. Such a perfect pass would allow the setter more options for hitters and attacks. Unfortunately, “ideal” isn’t the way volleyball bounces which means that when passers aren’t able to

send the ball to their hopeful target, the team must all adapt in each situation in each play.

With their athleticism, skill and experience, the Lady Dragons are nothing short of able to flow with the game and not only make do with the bounce they have, but convert such moments into points.

Kimberling, a senior for the Lady Dragons, has learned well how to read each situation and know where the best hit is, what sort of a set would be a stretch to accomplish and where is the safe play to guarantee to keep the ball alive. In turn, her hitters have learned how to compensate on a difficult set, where to attack from and how to use each set in

the most effective way.

Not only are they able to adapt on the front row for a strong attack, the Lady Dragons are finding success with a strong back row attack as well.

Powerhouse hitter Horsley is a force to be reckoned with even when she isn’t lined up at the front row, giving her team more options on a difficult play. Every rally might not play out how they would like, but with growing experience and improving skill, the MHS volleyball is learning to dominate the game, even when the bounce isn’t ideal.

Their quick, intense play led to Malad taking a commanding lead over West Side in the second game, winning 259. With confidence and momentum on their side, the Lady Dragons kept the pressure on, controlling the play as they moved through the third game. The Pirates gave a final effort throughout the game, playing with more intensity and trying to capitalize at the net with their height advantage, but it was the Lady Dragons game to win, sealing the deal with a score of 25-16.

Next for the Lady Dragons is their conference game in Soda Springs as they take on the Cardinals, Thursday, September 21.

Dragons keep homecoming thrilling with win over West Jefferson

As Homecoming week neared its end, the marquee event of the Homecoming Football game finally took place on Friday night. As the faithful gathered, the air was heavy with anticipation. And the game lived up to its billing, with the Dragons coming out of it with a nail-biting 2214 win that came down to the last defensive play. Both offense and defense played an impressive game, with the offensive line creating numerous holes in the line, the defense holding strong when it was critical, and a strong special teams performance.

Coach Crozier reported that the team had 329 total yards in the game, with 208 in Rushing and 121 in Passing.

Some impressive lines include Brady Showell, who had had 118 rushing, 34 receiving, and 25 passing yards, including 2 rushing touchdowns, one of 66 yards in the

fourth to give Malad the lead.

Braylen Tripp had 96 yards passing and 21 rushing and one passing TD.

Ryan Hubbard had 67 rushing and 58 receiving and 1 receiving TD with 2.8 seconds left in first half.

“It was definitely a tough game,” the coach said. “In the first half we only had the ball 5 total times and scored on three drives. We marched on the field our first drive but stalled on the 4 yard line. The next time we got the ball there were only 30 seconds left in the half and we had 75 yards to go. Braylen made a few good passes that got us to the 35 yard line with nine seconds left. I told him to take a shot at the end zone. He threw it to Brady but West Jefferson had a defender in a great position who batted the ball down.

Luckily, Ryan Hubbard

was in the right spot at the right time to catch the deflection with 2.8 seconds left in the half. This was the turning moment for us.” The catch was truly amazing, and sent the team and crowd into halftime on a high.

“After halftime, we came out ready to go and our kids knew they had to send a message, so we ran the same two plays repeatedly marching down the field and scoring on a 24 yard run from Brady Showell, bringing the score to 1414.

Our defense stepped up the second half and got two big stops. We got the ball back in the fourth quarter and we were trying to run some time off the clock when Brady Showell busted a quick hitter run that was blocked perfectly by our line and took it 66 yards for a touchdown. The two point conversion made it 22-14.

West Jefferson got

the ball back and started marching down the field. They were 25 yards from scoring and our defense made four big plays to retake the ball. With two minutes left we needed to milk some clock so we ran the ball trying to get a first down, but weren’t successful. It was fourth

down with eight seconds left and we had to punt the ball and make sure they didn’t return it. Our punt team gave Braylen enough time to get it off and we defended it well, letting the ball bounce and running out the clock to win.”

The other teams were also in action. As the

MHS Soccer splits the week’s games

The Lady Dragon soccer team lost their home game to Snake River but took the win as they traveled to Aberdeen. The team is seeing growth and progress, and more wins on the horizon as they move through their 2023 season.

Taking to the field in their matchup against Snake River, head coach Shenell Clark made changes, shuffling players to differ-

ent positions across the field. Clark shared, “It can be hard to make changes mid season but I went for it anyway and I’m excited to see that it paid off.” The shake up on the defensive end was just what the team needed to not only make bigger stops on their end, but give the offense more opportunities on their end.

MHS came out strong in the first half against Snake River, tying the

game up early and taking control of the ball for the better part of the first half. Kencie Miller scored their only goal of the game on a penalty kick after being fouled in the goal box. MHS did well to find other shooting opportunities, but couldn’t get the ball beyond the keeper to put points on the board.

Defensively the team did well, surprising even their opponent’s

coaches, who commented that whatever they were doing, to keep on doing it.

Despite the loss, Coach Clark was proud of what she saw in her team and has hopes for a win when they play Snake River again. She shared, “We kept up with them today. There are some little things we need to work on and follow through on to win.”

The MHS soccer

team traveled to Aberdeen where they deftly beat the Tigers, shutting out their opponent 6-0. In addition to a strong offense that kept control of the ball, the Lady Dragon defense did well to keep the ball out of their territory. For those few times that Aberdeen managed a shot at the goal, keeper Aubrey Shulz protected her net well to keep the Tigers scoreless. Coach Talbot

coach said, “Our JV team played West Jefferson in a two quarter game, winning 24-0.

Our C team also played Grace’s JV on Wednesday and got the win.”

With this outstanding win on the books, it’s time to head into the season proud and hungry.

commented on Shulz’s play, “She is fearless and aggressive. She comes out a lot and can really shut down shooters. It can be risky- she has been kicked but she does so well reading the offense and covering the goal.”

The Lady Dragons have just one game in their upcoming week as they host the American Falls Beavers on Tuesday, September 19.

Hallie Horsley sends the ball back over the net.

The Dragons break through the Victory Banner at the end of the Homecoming game.