The Idaho Enterprise | October 19, 2023

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Oneida County's News Since 1879 Malad City, Idaho

October 19, 2023 |Vol. 143 No. 42

Heritage Harvest Festival returns to Samaria

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NEWS IN BRIEF Israel and Hamas continue war; US urges Israel not to occupy Gaza

As the second week of the Israel-Gaza war continues, casualties have mounted in Israel as well as Palestine. A “humanitarian corridor” is in the process of being established, though conditions have made such a move difficult. To date, a reported 500,000 plus people have been displaced by the fighting and are seeking refuge outside of the conflict zone. Tensions on Israel’s border with Lebanon have heightened the possibility of the war spreading into a broader regional conflict, which would be disastrous for millions of people living in the middle east. The U.S. has announced full support for Israel, but cautions against a wider spread of the conflict.

Joran van der Sloot to plead guilty in extortion case

Joran Van der Sloot has been in a Peruvian prison since 2012 following a conviction for murdering Stephany Flores in his Lima hotel room. Van der Sloot is widely suspected of having been involved in the murder of American teenager Natalee Holloway in 2005 when she disappeared while on vacation in Aruba. Van der Sloot and two other men were investigated for several years by Aruban authorities, who eventually declined to prosecute the case. In 2010, Van der Sloot contacted Holloway’s mother, claiming he would provide information about the location of her body for $25,000. The claims turned out to be untrue, and Van der Sloot has been charged with extortion and wire fraud as a result. He will be flown from Peru for a U.S. court date.

Visitors wander their way through this year’s straw maze

This year’s Heritage Harvest Festival is bringing the season into full focus, with a wide variety of activities throughout Friday and Saturday’s schedule to keep visitors busy. This year, the festival is being held on two consecutive weekends, with Friday and Saturday of this week still remaining for those who missed the first weekend of the event.

Admission is $6 at the gate, with a family discount for groups. Children 3 and under are free. Some events have additional costs.

The Heritage Square and Crazy Cow complex has been divided up into several main areas: Farmegeddon, Tortuga, Salem, and Sleepy Hollow, each with a set of events and theme.

Tortuga is located on the western side of the square, and features all things piratical. The host of Tortuga is the Shanty Man Archer Flynn, who has a range of entertainment skills from singing and playing music to storytelling to knot tying and more! A haunted cabin, storytelling pavilion, pirate grotto, and performance stage are in the area. Costumed volunteers and visitors help bring the feeling of the seven seas to Samaria.

Sleepy Hollow features

“Ichabod’s Schoolhouse” as its hub. The southern end of the square is set aside for activities such as rope tying, crafts, trivia, and most important of all, storytelling.

Both Archer Flynn and the Library’s Jeni Sperry will be on hand throughout the weekend with tall tales and stories. Fitting in with the schoolhouse theme, a number of informative histories of such things as the origins of Friday the 13th, the Salem witch trials, and missionaries will be presented. Trivia and craft events also provide activities to keep kids busy learning and having a great time.

Farmageddon describes the west side of the square, back to the Crazy Cow Adventures section of Heritage Square. The area includes a Zombie Lazer Tag course, pedal car track, a straw maze, and a new escape room themed around the Iron Door.

The main stage and event area are located in Salem Square, next to the playground in the park. Over the first weekend, live music and the Stasia Acrobats from Idaho Falls entertained crowds. The second weekend will also feature live music and dancing, as well as the Talent Show. Pie eat-

Closed burning season for Idaho ends on October 20

Archer Flynn is one of this year’s festival performers

ing contests, apple bobbing, cackling contests and more will also be featured during the day at the location.

Around the square are many other sights to see and activities. Midway games

line the southern end of the square. The pumpkin walk can also be found at the eastern edge of the square, at the HERITAGE HARVEST On Page 10

City elections set for November 7

This year’s ballot is fairly brief, as most of the elected officials whose terms are up are running unopposed. The ballot’s lone contest is for two seats on the City Council, to be determined in a three way race between current council members Lance Tripp and Jaime Olsen, and familiar face Justin Schwartz. Olsen was appointed to the council following Larry Knudsen’s retirement from the council, so her election observes the timeframe of Knudsen’s original term.

Seats for the Cemetery district, Recreation district, Soil and Water district, Fire district, and School board are all unopposed. Mayor Joan Hawkins is also

running unopposed for re-election to her position.

Lance Tripp, Jaime Olsen, and Justin Schwartz have been asked to submit a statement of introduction and their plans for the city council seat they would occupy. A number of important issues will be under consideration for the city over the upcoming years, including public works projects, grant development, policy updates, the Impact Zone, development and code enforcement matters, and budgeting. The candidates for the office each have their own approaches to some of those issues, and voters will be able to hear them from the candidates them-

selves in this forum. Those statements will be printed alongside a sample ballot in next week’s Enterprise.

Voting will take place on election day, November 7, at the Oneida County Event Center.

In addition to district and school board elections, off-year year elections generally involve municipal offices, ballot measures, and recalls. State law allows for uncontested elections to be left off the official ballot. While not a lengthy ballot, voters are encouraged to add their voices to the conversation about the future of the city by making their choices known for the city council seat.

INSIDE THE ENTERPRISE THIS WEEK Haunted Theatre..................................Pg.2 Obituaries..............................................Pg.3 Looking Back........................................Pg.5

Puzzles...............................................................Pg.9 Harvest Festival, cont'd.........................................Pg.10 Sports.....................................................................Pg.12

The five months from May through October are considered a “closed burning season” in Idaho, which means that any outdoor fires outside of city limits must be backed up by a state-issued burn permit from the Idaho Department of Lands. During the “open season” burn permits are no longer required, though they are encouraged in order to provide notification of the fire to local and regional fire departments.

Ford Theatre tickets bring in a quarter million

Tickets which have been verified to belong to a attendees of Ford’s Theatre on April 15, 1865 brought in over $262,000 at auction. The tickets have a clear seat assignment (which experts claim would have given the owners a perfect view of Lincoln’s box seats), and appear to have been marked for admission.

Such documents are hard to both authenticate and appraise, given their uniqueness and fragility.

The tickets had been authenticated by the owner, the Forbes Collection of American Historical Documents.

Suzanne Somers dies at 76

Actress Suzanne Somers, died at the age of 76 over the weekend, after a 23 year battle with breast cancer. Somers was an outspoken advocate of organic and “chemical-free” treatment for cancer over the last decades. She rose to prominence as one of the stars of the sitcom “Three’s Company” and later as the television spokesperson for the “ThighMaster” exercise product.

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Haunted Theatre returns Downtown Malad will once again play host to a Haunted Theatre, which will include spooky entertainment for visitors of all ages. The attraction will be open starting October 26, and run from then to October 27, 28, 30, and Halloween night inside the Iron Door Playhouse in downtown Malad. Admission to the Haunted theatre is $5 per person, with a family discount for groups of 5 or over.

Last year’s version of the spookhouse was a huge success, and organizer Ada Marie Campbell looks forward to another great year of providing fun and scares to the community. “Last year was just amazing!” she said. “I couldn’t even tell you offhand how many tickets we sold, but we were busy from open to close all week.”

The theatre will be set up as a series of themed areas. Campbell did not want to give anything away by explaining the nature of the various plans for the space, but

a spider-web shrouded stairway to the dark basement provided a clue of the tone for the sights in store for older kids and adults. An upstairs area will be turned into a “trick or treat” adventure zone for younger kids, featuring Disney villains.

“We really do want to scare people,” Campbell said. “That’s the goal.

But we also want everyone to have fun.” There will be jump scares and a number of surprises, according to Campbell, but the areas set aside for younger children should not be frightening for them.

Designing the space has been more challenging than usual, as the theatre is also in pre-production for the upcoming performances of “The Music Man,” which will begin in November. Construction of the stage is underway in the main theatre, which will be left out of the haunted tour, but should also help provide an extra air of unfamiliarity to the backdrop for the event.

Surely nothing scary could be down there? Come find out, starting October 26

Ada Marie Campbell stands at the entrance to the Haunted Theatre’s basement

The team working on the haunted theatre will meet in the upcoming days to fine-tune and add even more ideas to the already-packed tour.

Campbell refers to the other volunteers helping out as her “skeleton crew.” The team

Young, Joe Willie and others. Volunteers are still being sought, and can contact Ada Marie Campbell at (208) 8518781.

Haunted attractions are a Halloween staple, and a great way to spend time with friends and

will help provide acting during the night’s action and monitor the event.

At present, that crew includes Jeni Sperry, Corbin Sperry, Shannon Worrell, Kayleigh Worrell, Connor Worrell, Kris White, Nicole White, Sam and Doris

family making memories and scaring yourselves silly. Be sure to put the haunted theatre on your calendar of seasonal events, and plan to make it downtown sometime to experience the frights and fun on offer!

Hunters can take precautions and prepare for unexpected situations in the woods (Idaho Fish and Game) Every hunting season, hunters get lost in the woods, and while most escape no worse than tired, chilled and hungry, the hazards of being lost in Idaho's woods shouldn't be underestimated.

Hunters can take precautions and prepare for unexpected situations in the woods.

Know the area you're hunting Always be conscious of your surroundings, prominent points, river or creek drainages, and occasionally turn around and look behind you so you will remember what it looks like when you're coming back. If you're on a trail, don't hesitate to put a temporary marker at intersections. Things can look different on your return, especially if you return in the dark.

Don't rely solely on electronics Devices like GPS, cell phones and two-way radios are handy, but dead batteries and other malfunctions render them useless. A map and compass are less

likely to fail, but you also have to know how to use them.

Tell someone your plans and set a check-in time Often hunters are out longer than expected, especially when they are pursuing big game animals far from a road.

You may want to set an absolute deadline and have someone who can alert the authorities if you haven't returned, or contacted someone by that time. Ditto for your hunting partner.

Hunters often get separated, so set up a rendezvous time and place and decide in advance when a third party will seek help if you or your partners do not return in time.

Watch for extreme weather changes You're more likely to get lost or turned around in poor visibility when it's raining, foggy or snowing, which are also conditions when it's potentially more hazardous to be lost in the woods. Cold, wet weather can mean the difference between an uncomfortable situa-

Celebrate the publication of the

ONEIDA COUNTY IDAHO MILITARY VETERANS BOOK! PLACE:

Main floor of American Legion Building

DATE:

Saturday, November 11, 2023

TIME:

2-4 p.m. (short program at 2:15)

Available to purchase, pick up (pre-orders), and look at on Veterans’ Day!

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tion and life-threatening one.

Remember even on clear days temperatures can change dramatically. A warm, sunny afternoon can quickly drop to subfreezing after dark, and daily temperature swings of 30 to 40 degrees are fairly common during fall.

Dress for, or carry clothes, for the worst weather you're likely to encounter It's also common to quickly go from warm and sunny to raining or snowing. Dressing in layers is a good way to account for weather changes, and wearing a daypack means you can stash clothes when they're not in use and keep them handy when you need them.

Avoid cotton clothing, which is comfortable when dry, but provides no warmth when wet. Modern, synthetic fabrics will insulate even when damp or wet and will typically dry faster when they get wet. They are more comfortable in nearly all conditions than cotton.

Wool is also better than cotton, and modern merino wool is itch-free and comfortable in a wide range of temperatures.

Be prepared to build a fire Whether matches, lighter or other devices, carry a fire starter that's weatherproof, and it's good to have a backup. Know how to start a fire in all weather conditions, but remember cold weather doesn't end fire season, so never leave a fire that's not completely extinguished.

Bring a flash light or headlamp and extra batteries They're valuable for navigating in early

mornings or after dark and keep you from getting lost, as well as just being handy for a variety of purposes.

If you get lost, warmth, shelter and water should be your priorities You can go days without food, but staying warm and hydrated are critical to your survival. You're not going to starve if you're out longer than anticipated, but it's never a bad idea to carry extra food with you. Commercial survival kits provide most of the essentials, but many are overkill, so don't carry more than you will likely need.

Think about exactly what you would want for an extended stay in the woods and keep those items with you at all times. If you get lost, admit it to yourself and prepare to spend the night out. Build a fire for warmth and set up shelter. Wandering around will make it harder for search and rescue personnel to find you. It also fuels your anxiety, preventing you from thinking clearly and making good decisions Don't forget your vehicle and ATV Have your vehicle ready for the backcountry and prepared for minor breakdowns, such as flat tires or dead batteries. A separate survival kit for your vehicle is a good idea.

Keep a dry set of clothes in your vehicle This isn't necessarily a survival matter, but being soggy and wet can range from uncomfortable to miserable.

Changing into warm, dry clothes for the drive back to home or to camp is a big bonus for a small amount of effort.

The cover of the soon to be released Oneida County Veterans Book

Veterans book launch set for Veterans Day The much-anticipated “Oneida County Idaho Military Veterans Book” will be ready for distribution on Veterans’ Day on Saturday, November 11, 2023. Delays in finding a printer capable of producing this 400-page, full-color book were finally resolved when Kay and Gene Caldwell and Brent Bowen contracted with Tueller Press in Centerville, Utah.

Everyone involved in the production of the book has put in countless hours tracking down names and pictures, designing the layout, and working behind the scenes on the production of this impressive historical record. Brent Bowen has colorized hundreds of images of Oneida County Veterans, restoring, and improving the original pictures, which were not always in the best of shape.

The project began with the hope of adding to the previously published Veterans book.

This edition greatly expands on the number of individuals included, as well as the quality of the

visual record.

The celebration will be on the main floor of the American Legion Building from 2 – 4 p.m. with a short introductory program at 2:15 p.m.

The books will be available for sale and for pick up by those who have pre-ordered them. Everyone is invited to come and look at the book at the celebration event.

The book includes as many of Oneida County’s 1800 veterans as could be located through family and friends. Beginning with James Peter Jensen, a veteran of the Spanish-American War, and continuing through the veterans of the War on Terrorism, the book honors those from Oneida County who have served our country.

If you would like to reserve a copy prior to the celebration, please contact Kay or Gene Caldwell at grammakc@ gmail.com or 208-7664014. The cost of the book is $105 and can be paid by check or cash.

No credit cards, please.

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October 19, 2023

OBITUARIES

Douglas (Doug) James Jensen October 1, 1953- October 12, 2023

Douglas (Doug) James Jensen, 70 of Malad City, passed away with family around him, October 12, 2023. Doug was born October 1, 1953 in Ogden, Utah to Howard and Elaine Jensen. He was raised and educated in Ogden, Utah. Doug graduated from Ben Lomond High School, class of 1972. Following graduation, he worked at Hobart.

Then he enlisted in the Army. After serving in the military, Doug went back to work at Hobart.In 1977, he began his Douglas (Doug) James Jensen career at Hill Field Air Force base where Doug is survived by his wife, Karen he retired after working 31 years.

S. Jensen, stepson Bill (Amy) Day of While working at Hobart, he Kaysville, Utah, sister Freida (Mike) met the love of his life, Karen S. Erwin of Layton, Utah, brothers; Alan Klein. Doug married Karen on Octo(Shelly) Jensen of Ogden, Utah, and ber 8, 1976. They just celebrated their Mike (Tammy) Jensen of Ogden, Utah, 47th wedding anniversary.

4 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren, Doug retired from Hill Field in 2008. and many nieces and nephews.

Doug Karen and he moved to Malad City that was proceeded in death by his parents, same year. In his early retirement, he drove school bus for the Malad School Howard and Eliane Jensen, and sister District. Doug enjoyed playing horse- Carolyn Bice.

Graveside services were held October shoes. He competed in tournaments in 18, 2023 at 12:00 pm at the Malad City Idaho and Utah. He, also, enjoyed huntCemetery.

A viewing was held prior to ing, camping, and gambling. Doug took the graveside services at the Horsley pride in his yard. He was so pleased Funeral home beginning at 11:00 am, when he was awarded yard of the month friends and family were welcomed to for Malad City. Doug was a friend to evcome pay their respects. eryone.

Max "Lucky" Leroy Estep January 22, 1955- October 12, 2023

Max “Lucky” Leroy Estep, 68, passed away peacefully on October 12, 2023. He was born January 22, 1955, in McMinnville Oregon to Walter Max Estep and Joan Darlene Tippetts Estep.

Lucky was the second son born to Walt and Joan Estep. He was born a fighter with a zest for life. Which earned him the nickname “Lucky”.

He was an energetic mischievous boy, that loved his siblings, and he had many friends in the neighborhood.

Lucky joined the Military Reserves in 1974. Lucky had a few different jobs, but his favorite was driving for Swift with the love of his life Sandy, and their dog Baby. He also enjoyed working with his Dad, brother-in-law Jim, and good friend Paulie at H&A sales.

We all have memories of him tinkering around the shop with them all. He enjoyed gardening, and spending time with his mom, and family. Lucky also had a great love for Coffee. He frequented the Stagecoach, Wansgaurds, and Harmons for coffee each morning. Many of his family and friends enjoyed spending that time with him over a cup of Joe. We have many wonderful memories of Lucky. Most are based around his carefree and fun spirit. Lucky was the comedian and prankster of the family. He lovingly teased all his siblings, nieces, and nephews. He was always trying to get us to “pull his finger”, calling us Turds, or having a funny joke. He was able to make any baby giggle and was often called Uncle Ucky by the littles. We all remember playing the hand slap speed game with him or trying to get him to stick his teeth out at us, which he would do and make us all giggle when we were younger. We also loved teasing him on occasions he was a little onery, stubborn, and bullheaded.

Lucky had a way of making even a sad day brighter. His smile was infectious, and his eyes would gleam with that same brightness. He always had time to visit with us. It didn’t matter what he was doing he would stop, and you knew you had his full attention.

He called many people every morning just to wish them a good day, check on our kids, or tell us he loved us. He had

Max "Lucky" Leroy Estep

a laugh that would fill a room.

Lucky is one of the few that loved with his full heart. He loved fiercely with a true Christ-like love for everyone. It didn’t matter who you were or what your history was. He took care of numerous people that the world wouldn’t give a second chance to or that most would just pass by. He provided many a roof over their heads and a safe place to be. He would literally give the shirt off his back to help anyone.

We will miss being able to drive by the old house to see him smiling and waving at us. Lucky will be greatly missed by his family, Siblings: Vanessa Bidlack, Bobbie (Gaylyn) Garrett, and brother-in-law, Gary Brees.

Many nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, his loyal grey companion Baby, longtime friend Paulie, and many other dear family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his wife: Sandy West, Parents: Walter and Joan Estep, Brother: Merlin Estep, sister: Cindy Brees, and brother-in-law Jim Bidlack.

Any donations that anyone would like to make, please donate to a shelter near you or just make someone’s life a little easier as he did.

Lucky will be laid to rest in Plymouth Cemetery next to his beloved family. A graveside service will be held Wednesday, October 25th at 11 am.

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

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Lila Scott Moss

October 16, 1928- October 15, 2023

Lila Scott Moss passed away one day before her 95th birthday on October 15, 2023. Lila was born on October 16, 1928, the daughter of George Milton and Naomi Roderick Scott. In 1947 she married Bill Moss. Together, they had four sons, Norval (Gina), John (Anne), Ken (Tammy) and David James “Jim” (Karla).

Born in Gwenford, Idaho, Lila’s family moved to Pleasant View when she was just 6 months old. Her mother, Naomi, died in childbirth when Lila was just 11 years old, leaving Milton to raise the eight children alone. By the time Lila was 13, her older sisters had moved out of state, leaving her to Lila Scott Moss care for the household. She took these responsibilities very seriously and de- one of her cherished possessions. veloped a passion for service. Their Lila and Bill were active in the home had no plumbing or running Malad chapter of the American Lewater, but Lila took a lot of pride in gion. They also served on the comkeeping a neat house and taking care mittee which built the monument to of her father and siblings. She would the service men and women from the haul the water for the family from the Malad valley. That monument sits on church across the street, and their only Main Street in the middle of town and bathroom was an outhouse located be- was something that was always a point hind their 4-room house. There was of pride for Bill and Lila. In 2014, she no electricity. She would heat the wa- was named Community Volunteer of ter on a wood stove to do the laundry. the year.

Lila would tell stories about cleaning Lila was an active woman with lots the coal-oil lamps each morning to of energy. Just prior to her 75th birthkeep the chimneys clean. day she hiked to the top of the “M” After she married Bill, they lived in mountain in Malad with her granda small house in Malad where, for the kids. Earlier that fall at the county first time in her life, Lila enjoyed run- fair, she had climbed to the top of the ning water and an indoor bathroom. rock wall that had been brought in for Shortly thereafter, they moved to Salt young people to climb. To Lila, age Lake where they lived for a few years was just a number. Every year on her while Bill worked at Kennecott and birthday she claimed to be 19.

Lila worked at First Security Bank.

From the time she was a young girl After a few years, and the arrival of until after Bill passed away in 2017, two of their sons, they moved back Lila’s life has been dedicated to servto the Malad Valley, living in a small ing her family, her ward and her comhouse in Pleasantview. They later munity. As age crept up on her, one of moved to Malad where their last two her great regrets was that she no lonsons were born. ger had the ability to serve others as Lila and Bill spent years working on she once had. their dairy farm and running a small The family expresses their deep trucking company which kept Bill on gratitude for the kindness shown to the road much of the time. Lila spent Lila during the last years of her life those years taking care of her boys by friends and neighbors who kept an and their home, keeping books for the eye on her as she walked up and down trucking company, all while constant- the lane to her house. A special thanks ly giving service to her neighbors and goes to the Hospice workers and ward members. She earned the Eagle Brigham City’s Gable Memory Care Scout badge four times. (The awards Unit staff where Lila lived for the final were given to her sons, but everyone year of her life. We will never be able knew that without Lila, none of it to repay those wonderful people for would have happened!) Her passion the love and care they provided Lila for scouting carried over to the next for that final year. generation as she expected all of her Lila was the final member of her grandsons to earn their Eagle badg- siblings to pass away. She was also es as well, which under the urging of preceded in death by her husband, Bill their grandmother, they did.

(Norval William Moss, Jr.) two of her She was active in the Church of Je- sons, Jim and Norval, her daughter-insus Christ of Latter Day Saints, and law, Tammy (Blanchard) Moss, and a even though she worked in the prima- great-grandson, Dominic John Moss. ry, Sunday School, and MIA, she often She is survived by two of her four talked about her favorite calling in the sons, Ken and John, John’s wife Anne, church being the years she served as along with Jim’s wife, Karla, and Northe compassionate service leader in val’s wife, Gina, as well as 16 grandthe Relief Society. While the job was children, and 25 great-grandchildren. challenging, it was service that she truServices will be held on Monday ly loved. Later, as Bill suffered from a October 23, 2023 at 12:00 noon at the debilitating illness, she was at his side Second Ward chapel in Malad, Idaho constantly making sure his every need located at 20 South 100 West. It will was met. During those years, she led also be live streamed on YouTube. the blood drive for the Red Cross and The link for the broadcast can be found was very proud to be a multiple gallon at the end of this obituary. Friends donor herself. may visit with the family from 10:30 During the little free time she had, to 11:30 prior to the funeral. Burial Lila’s one hobby was teaching herself services will immediately follow the how to crochet. She spent 20 years funeral in the Malad Cemetery, where working on a bedspread, pulling out Lila will be buried next to her hushours of work if it didn’t look right. band, Bill.

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October 19, 2023

COUNTY COMMISSION MEETING 10/10

Claims were paid and minutes approved as the consent agenda.

Airport Board The airport board spoke to the commissioners about snow removal during the winter. Infrastructure for the airport contributes to the county, and it was suggested that its care and maintenance should be a priority. The $2.39 million cost of the new runway and other items was from grant money. The airport serves the community in a multitude of ways, from medical air support to instruction. Roxanne Albretson explained that last winter the airport board had spent over $30K on snow removal for the airport. Dianna Dredge from Road and Bridge explained that the runway, though made of asphalt, was not technically in the county’s road inventory, and therefore was not covered by the state fuel tax funds covering county roads and bridges. Dredge stated that it was not permitted to use funds from that budget to maintain infrastructure that was not listed on the county inventory of roads. Time and employee resources were also factors mentioned

by Dredge as obstacles to the county’s maintenance of the airport. She felt that the runway could be maintained by adding an hour onto the plow route, but that it would not be feasible to also plow the hangar entrances and taxiways. The county Road and Bridge offered the use of an older vehicle which is available to aid in snow removal.

The potential of adding the runway to the county’s road inventory was raised, though it was not known at what level such as decision would need to be made (that is, it may require a legislative action to allow for that change). Dredge committed to continuing to remove snow from the runway, but was not able to guarantee the same for the other areas of the airport without additional funds for equipment, time, and employee hours. Chairman Lewis was of the opinion that the county could provide funding to the Road and

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Bridge department in order to support the plowing of the airport. Lewis emphasized that he felt it was important for various departments within the county government to work together toward the common cause of supporting the county as a whole. Lewis mentioned that Max Firth had related to him that the county used to perform snow removal on both the runway and taxi strip, but that such was done after the bus routes and major town arterials were cleared. “I think we can be patient and all work together on these things,” Lewis said.

The airport board explained that they would be able to purchase or rent equipment for snow removal, but were themselves not as efficient with the use of it as RB would be. It was hoped that there may be some way to fund the RB dept for the service in part, rather than hire an outside contractor.

The airport board and RB tentatively discussed plans for snow removal this winter. Chairman Lewis suggested paying the funds that would have been paid by the airport to rent a loader to the Road and Bridge department. The involved parties agreed to move forward with RB agreeing to clear the runway and provide a truck to the airport for use in clearing the other areas. Budget reserved for snow removal and truck rental was seen as the likely funding source, though that element of the process will not be finalized until after RB has had a chance to examine what would be required on the site.

It was agreed that the airport was an important county asset, and should be supported as much as possible, though the issue of funding county properties that were not technically roads was discussed. Looking further into the possibility of adding the airport to the road inventory was also seen as a necessary next step.

A motion to allow $20K from the airport budget designated for tractor rental and equipment should be made

available to pay for snow removal as it becomes an issue. The motion was passed.

Bids for a security gate to separate it from the Crisis Center and provide a secure entrance have been received. This will be the first step toward a full chainlink perimeter fence. The gate will have an access code. A grant is being sought for fencing to update and improve the current fencing. The board requested the use of unused funds for the sealcoat process (which ended up being fully covered by a grant) for the security gate.

Future plans to add more hangars to the facility have also been under discussion. The first step in preparing the build will be to wire in electrical infrastructure. A transformer will need to be installed after the road has been bored.

The airport board feels that it should be possible to purchase and install the transformer for under $20K. A motion to approve the use of budget funds for the security gate passed for $22,100.

Chairman Lewis felt that he would rather wait for more specific information before moving on the power transformer.

Sheriff Sheriff Arne Jones spoke to the commissioners about comp time arrangements between the sheriff’s office and the county. Under the current staffing numbers, there has not been an option for employees to be able to use comp time in a reasonable manner.

A recently hired officer will need until at least the end of next spring before they are able to begin patrolling fulltime. Chairman Lewis expressed his belief that it was the responsibility of department heads to ensure that employees are not at the maximum level of PTO. The sheriff explained that during normal operations, employees are encouraged to use PTO and comp time so that they do not lose it. However, under the emergency staffing situation regular use of PTO and comp time has not been possible.

Both patrol officers and

dispatch are understaffed at the moment. Because there is a need for a baseline levels of staff in the department, there is not any room for flexibility.

Payouts for comp time over 150 hours are in the policy manual. The main issue discussed was the unavailability of part time employees to allow for days off to utilize PTO. Commissioner Jeppsen raised the issue of more clearly defining what each department defines as “emergency” status where PTO days are unavailable.

Commissioner Eliason asked about the usage of PTO and Comp time within the sheriff’s office.

Attorney Brower explained the county’s guidelines for comp time, which should automatically be paid out for hours over 150. He suggested that the county needed to manage comp time directly and consistently to avoid issues with federal law. Brower suggested that the commissioners should review and evaluate comp time hours on a monthly basis. This would allow for future planning to avoid problems with accrual.

He explained that comp time represents a liability for the county, which should be carefully managed to avoid significant budgetary expenses as a result.

Commissioner Jeppsen questioned when the Sheriff’s office felt that the emergency status would be likely to end.

The staffing issues were discussed, along with a timeline for remedying the situation. It was felt that within a month or so the newly hired officer would be able to help move the department off an emergency footing.

The sheriff explained that 4 fulltimers were needed at minimum to manage hours and staff effectively.

Commissioner Lewis motioned to pay out comp time for the periods between August 13 to November 3 for dispatchers, which means that every hour of overtime would be paid out at time and a half. The motion was passed.

Comp time Several other county employees were close to the 500 hours of PTO. It had been suggested to pay those individuals down to 400 hours.

Chairman Lewis proposed that all employees who accumulate over 500 hours of PTO should be paid down to 500 during the months noted. This includes deputies, dispatch, road and bridge, and the clerk’s office. The motion passed.

Attorney Brower reiterated the idea that incorporating a discussion into commission meetings would be wise, and allow for more consistent application of the compensation rules. He suggested a significant review of the history and current rules in place at the county level. It was agreed to meet further to discuss the causes and solutions of the situation in various departments.

The sheriff proposed that the county’s civil deputy should be com-

pensated for performing duties within the drivers license office.

The sheriff also requested a walk through from the county commissioners explaining the plans for the downstairs level of the courthouse.

Chairman Lewis asked the sheriff for a specific list about what he would like to see happen to that section of the building.

The commissioners suggested that they would join the sheriff the next day for such a walkthrough.

Contract with Pathological Services Ada County provides pathology to Oneida County under a contract between the two entities. Bannock County will soon be providing similar services, though not until later in the year.

Bannock County’s agreement is not exclusive, and would give Oneida County flexibility when services were needed.

The agreement with Ada county was signed after a motion to do so.

Commissioner Jeppsen asked about situations that required an autopsy to be performed, outside of a homicide. County Attorney Brower suggested that it was not common in the county, though he also felt that pathological services were underutilized in the county. He felt that the proximity to Bannock County would be beneficial to providing such a service to the community more readily. Brower stated that requests for autopsies generally originate with the coroner or the prosecuting attorney, and that it was generally a criminal concern.

When asked if families could request an autopsy from the county, Brower answered that they could, although if it were not requested by one of the aforementioned offices it would be a private expense.

Brower explained that while the attorney’s office was generally not involved in requesting autopsies, questionable deaths are important to get right in the process.

Suicides and unexpected deaths were often involved.

County Attorney replacement The Republican Central Committee, which is responsible for nominating a replacement for the county attorney’s position, spoke with Cody Brower and Bill Lewis by phone. Wednesday, 18, the RCC will be interviewing candidates to fill the position. After the interviews, the Committee will submit up to three names to the county commission for consideration. So far, the committee has received one application. Brower mentioned that the housing market was creating some hardship in the job search. Another factor was the recent retirement of Power County’s Prosecuting Attorney, which will be hired sooner than Brower’s replacement.

The job market in larger counties is also a negative for Oneida County.

Brower mentioned that a contracted individual from outside the county

could also be pursued, although the position could only be filled that way until the next election in two years.

The Republican Central Committee is responsible for nominating Brower’s replacement due to the statute that gives that authority to the elected official’s declared party of record for the election. Under the statute, the Committee does not have to select candidates who are affiliated members of the Republican party, however, if the Committee cannot come to a decision, then that responsibility falls on the county commissioners, who will choose from the pool of nominee. If there are three or fewer interested attorneys within the county, a provision allows for contracting outside the county. Brower’s last day as county attorney is November 8. He is working to find a temporary replacement during the transition.

Weed Control Drone Commissioner Eliason reported on progress toward the purchase of a drone for use by the Weed department.

Drones from neighboring counties have been viewed to determine what kind of technology would needed for Oneida County.

Narrows Project refund The county will be reimbursed for funds contributed during the Narrows project, which total a bit over thirty thousand dollars. The funds will be returned to the Road and Bridge department’s budget.

Great Idaho Shakeout Commissioner Jeppsen explained the upcoming Great Idaho ShakeOut, which is scheduled for 10:19 a.m. on October 19 across the state of Idaho.

The exercise is a test of the emergency communications systems in Idaho that would be called upon during a disaster.

The RACOON Radio Club will be participating in the exercise, with club members taking on a number of tasks designed to coordinate and test the communications infrastructure through a simulated earthquake.

Naylor water study Attorney Brower providing his opinion on a recently conducted water study, in preparation for a public hearing on rezoning. The rezoning request was denied by the county as a result of the fact that the development under question was able to be handled with a one-time split, rather than a rezone. The rezone request is back on the schedule for consideration, and may still be held. Brower felt that the county should not be required to compensate the developers for the study.

One time expenses The commissioners discussed the range of one-time expenses that have been approved, or are on the table for approval.

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LOOKING BACK 5 YEARS AGO (2018) For two years the Malad City Council has considered, and once rejected, the idea of purchasing the historic Evans Co-op building on Malad's Main Street.

However, in the monthly open meeting of the Malad City Council on Wednesday, October 10, the council voted by majority, three in favor to one against, to purchase the building from the Evans family. The building is on the National Register of Historic places.

Located at the intersection of Bannock Street and North Main Street in Malad, the intersection is itself historic. Bannock Street was the Old Bannock Mountain Trail that followed an old Indian trail that led west to the Hudspeth Cutoff of the Oregon Trail and North Main Street was a freight trail that led north of Butte, Montana.

The building has always been considered the heart of downtown and the center of the community's business activity for over a century and a half. Idaho's oldest department store started as a one-room log house in 1865 and was later formed into a cooperative – becoming a branch of Zion's Cooperative Mercantile Institution (ZCMI), founded by Brigham Young, Prophet and President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. ZCMI in Salt Lake City was the first department store in the United States. ZCMI stores were organized in many of the pioneer communities. In 1877, two thousand shares at $25 each were issued for the Malad Cooperative Company. David L. Evans was appointed manager of the Malad store in 1884. He and his brother, Lorenzo started purchasing the stock and eventually became the sole owners, except for a few shares. In 1910 it was renamed the Evans Cooperative Company and was, until 2014, the oldest department store and continuously operating business in the state of Idaho. In August of 2014, the business was closed and the building has remained vacant.

10 YEARS AGO (2013) The Malad American Legion Ernest W. Jones Post 65 was recently honored at a banquet in Pocatello by the Idaho Army National Guard Honor Guard. This is the fourth time the Malad American Legion Post 65 has received this award. The certificate presented to the Malad Post indicated that the local legionnaires provided military rites at 13 funerals during the past year.

During a Ribbon cutting Ceremony on October 11, the Oneida County Hospital officially became the Nell J. Redfield Memorial Hospital. Through the Redfield Foundation, the hospital has been able to purchase new radiology and lab equipment, respiratory therapy services, anesthesia equipment and just recently helped purchase an emergency generator, among many other things.

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55 YEARS AGO (1968) Officers of the newly-organized Cowbelles organization in Oneida County are (left to right) Mrs. Dale Thomas, president; Mrs. Farrell Daniels, president-elect; Mrs. Dale Daniels, secretary; Mrs. Kenneth Blaisdell, treasurer; Mrs. Joe Daniels, public chairman.

Dragons are anxious to defend their district title on their home court.

They will be hosting the 2A Fifth District Volleyball Tournament.

The team members include Nicole Lamb, Bryce Gibbs, Lindsay Sorensen, Aubrey King, Brooke Sorensen, Saige Smith, Jordan Hawkes, Bailey Hill, Bryn Haycock, Taber Paskett and Paityn Tripp.

15 YEARS AGO (2008) Dale and Betty Roderick received October ‘Yard of the Month’ honors. Their beautiful yard has an assortment of shrubs, trees and beautiful flowers to please the eye of every passerby. They moved to Malad thirteen years ago to remodel and renovate Dale’s grandparents home.

Malad’s 2009 Junior Miss, Amy Atkinson, recently attended the 51st year of the Idaho State Junior Miss Program, where she was presented the Talent award.

Leticia Oja, daughter of Larry and Christie Oja, of Malad Summit, has accepted a call to serve a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Uruguay, Montevideo West Mission. She will enter the Buenos Airs, Argentina MTC on October 23.

The Lady Dragons are ready to compete in the 2A Fifth District Tournament, hoping to earn another trip to state. this year's team includes (front, left to right) Laci Lavaka, Taleesha Willie, Kayla Thomas, (middle) Kathy Evans, Hope Murray, (back) Meagen Lish, Stephanie Johnson, Brittany Tubbs and Coach Camie Tripp.

The Malad High School cross country team is ready to fight their way through a close 2A Fifth district meet next week. This year’s team includes: Rachel Peterson, Billie Gamble, Moriah Ihler, Brittney Medina, Paige Daniels, Karen Cudney, Jessie Corbridge, Ian Thompson, Gene Bullcreek, Jordan Williams, Devin Skidmore, Dan Cornia, Josh Wray, Robbie Dorius, Blake Jenkins and Cassey Steffenhagen.

25 YEARS AGO (1998) Nearly $1,300 net profit was made at the giant community yard sale Saturday at the fair grounds. All proceeds

from the event go to the Youth Recreation Complex and plans are underway to apply for a $2,500 Idaho Community Foundation Grant for matching funds.

Stacey Robbins attended the Joint Student Leadership Conference in Boise this summer.

Stacey is a senior at Malad High School who is currently serving as a state officer in the Future Homemakers of American (FHA).

Sarah Robbins was selected by the Idaho Association of Teachers of Family and Consumer Sciences, as the Future Homemakers of American (FHA) Advisor of the Year for the 1997-98 school year. Mrs. Robbins is the home economics teacher at Malad High School.

Karalee Waldron was elected president of the SADD Club at the first meeting of the year. Melissa Tubbs was selected as vice president, with Mindee Semrad as secretary and Trace Downey as treasurer. In the past, SADD stood for Students Against Drunk Driving, but the name was recently changed on a national level to include a broader focus – Students Against Destructive Decisions.

35 YEARS AGO (1988) Malad City fathers say that a moratorium on any further home construction on Grandview Drive will stand, at least until someone can come up with a better solution to the problem of lack of adequate water pressure.

Deon Hanson, former speech and English teacher at Malad High School has accepted an invitation to serve in the Peace Corps. By this time next week she will be in Hawaii, preparing to spend two years helping to develop an English program in Sri Lanka, an island on the southern tip of India. Deon says the Peace Corps’ theme is: “The hardest work you’ll ever love.” She’s looking forward to the experience.

Williams Irrigation is under new ownership.

Dale Castagno, chief partner of Watership Partnership of Plymouth Utah, says that while he will continue to live in Plymouth, the business manager, LeRoy Rose, will live in a home close by the business for the convenience of customers.

After being shut out of

wins in five close contests, the Malad Dragons turned the tables Friday beating West Side, 14-8 in a game that went right down to the wire.

The taste of victory was sweet, too especially against the highly rated Pirates.

45 YEARS AGO (1978) The Malad Drive In formally changed management this month as Mrs. Dorothy Price stepped into the head spot left vacant by owner Gene Capener. Mrs. Price will purchase the drive-in January 1. Mr. and Mrs. Capener have moved to Salt Lake City where he will oversee the ice cream machine parts department at the Borg Company. Mrs. Price started work at Malad Drive 14 years ago, six years after Gene took over the business from his father, Lew. Along with the manager, 12 are employed on a part-time basis at the drive-in.

Concrete work on the Deep Creek sprinkling project head box is about 50 percent complete reported Ben Neff, SCONA project manager, as about 80 yards of additional concrete were poured to form walls at the site just below the dam last week.

Pictured in The Idaho Enterprise is Alan Colton with art instructor Dick Spahr. Claiming first,

15 YEARS AGO (2008) The Lady Dragons are ready to compete in the 2A Fifth District Tournament, hoping to earn another trip to state. this year's team includes (front, left to right) Laci Lavaka, Taleesha Willie, Kayla Thomas, (middle) Kathy Evans, Hope Murray, (back) Meagen Lish, Stephanie Johnson, Brittany Tubbs and Coach Camie Tripp.

second and third place entries in Malad High School’s August Artist of the Month competition, Alan is a triple winner.

Topping Alan’s unique victory was a pencil drawing of a house. The Artist of the Month was not only honored by the judges, but was praised

by Mr. Spahr for his aptitude as well as work attitude.

Nine-year-old Clint Rohner of Malad claimed the first place zone trophy in the Punt, Pass and Kick competition held at McDermott Field in Idaho Falls. Clint, representing Lewis-Sperry Ford in the nationwide annual contest, totaled 154 points in the three different divisions.

55 YEARS AGO (1968) In support of the beef industry, a group of Oneida women have organized a “Cowbelles” group here. Known as the “Trail’s End Cowbelles”, the organization’s primary purpose is promotion of the use of beef. Mrs. Dale (Fern) Thomas was elected president of the “Trail’s End Cowbelles”; Mrs. Farrell (Thelma) Daniels, president-elect; Mrs. Dale (Carole) Dan-

iels, secretary; Mrs. Kenneth (Lela) Blaisdell, treasurer; Mrs. Joe (Euarda) Daniels, publicity chairman.

During the past years, a basal reading program has been conducted whereby the children are grouped within their grade levels according to abilities. Every child reads from the same book and on the same page day by day. The children who are not immediately reading to the teacher are doing seatwork and related reading activities.

Doyle Waldron, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Waldron, left last Tuesday for a tour of duty in the U.S. Army. He is stationed at Fort Ord, California for basic training.

60 YEARS AGO (1963) Among visitors from Pocatello at the regular meeting of Malad Lodge No. 51 A.F. & A.M., was Dr. D. C. Ray, a former Malad resident. Dr. Ray is the only living charter member of the Malad Lodge, having assisted in its organization in September 1908.

SHERIFF'S DISPATCH

Following are recent calls received by dispatchers at the Oneida County Sheriff’s Office. During the week of 10/08 to 10/14, the Sheriff’s Office investigated 41 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, October 8, 2023

• 09:00 Animal Call. Loose cows • 10:07 Parking Problem. Roadway blocked • 15:01 Disturbance Reported • 20:44 Agency Asistance. Unknown injury

Monday, October 9, 2023

• 04:31 Disturbance Reported • 09:43 Animal Call. Deer with broken leg • 14:18 Animal Call • 17:35 Trespassing Reported • 17:46 Traffic Accident. Thomas Market lot • 19:10 Suspicious Circumstance Reported • 19:20 Citizen Assist

Tuesday, October 10, 2023

• 13:34 Traffic Complaint. Flat tire • 13:52 Civil Call • 16:54 Civil Call

• 21:25 Agency Assist

Wednesday, October 11, 2023

• 12:28 Civil Call • 14:56 Civil Call • 15:37 Juvenile Problem Reported • 17:17 Suspicious Circumstance Reported • 18:05 Animal Call. Cows on roadway • 18:44 VIN Inspection

Thursday, October 12, 2023

• 00:09 Traffic Complaint. Wrongway driver • 08:22 Medical Emergency Call • 10:33 Juvenile Problem Reported • 11:50 Theft Reported • 16:22 Suspicious Person Reported • 16:55 Animal Call. Loose horses • 19:50 Animal Call • 20:12 Traffic Complaint

Friday, October 13, 2023

• 05:07 Traffic Accident. Deer struck by vehicle • 08:18 Alarm Reported • 11:03 Fraud Reported • 12:47 Civil Call • 12:57 Civil Call • 14:47 Civil Call • 22:16 Juvenile Problem Reported

Saturday, October 14, 2023 • 12:18 Agency Assist • 13:53 DUI. Rollover • 17:09 Traffic Complaint • 18:52 Citizen Assist

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BIRTHDAYS

BOWLING RESULTS

Andrea Daniels, Oct. 20 Erica Hansen, Oct. 20 Jennifer Kremer, Oct. 20 Arves Lloyd, Oct. 20 Mark Murphey, Oct. 20 Sheldon Nielson, Oct. 20 Elizabeth Reynolds, Oct. 20 Ed Thorpe, Oct. 20 Elliot Hall, Oct. 21 Dave Isaacson, Oct. 21 Kyle Daniels, Oct. 21 Nedra Gleed, Oct. 21 David Mason, Oct. 21 Steven Mason, Oct. 21 Cody Brower, Oct. 21 Wendy Alder, Oct. 22 Christopher Atkinson, Oct. 22 Lex Firth, Oct. 22

Laurene Semrad, Oct. 22 Colleen Smith, Oct. 22 Hillary Stayner, Oct. 22 Sandra Clark, Oct. 23 Christine Hansen, Oct. 23 Joyce Maxfield, Oct. 23 Tera Daniels, Oct. 24 Jillene Daniels, Oct. 24 Tyson Davis, Oct. 25 Edward Jones, Oct. 25 Russell Talbot, Oct. 25 Jean Boley, Oct. 26 Janet Hoskins, Oct. 26 Christie Oja, Oct. 26 Sarah Robbins, Oct. 26 Shane Tubbs, Oct. 26 Steve Sandberg, Oct. 26

ON THIS DAY 1722 French C. Hopffer patents the automatic fire extinguisher in England 1781 British forces under General Charles Cornwallis sign terms of surrender to George Washington and Comte de Rochambeau at Yorktown at 2 p.m., ending the U.S. Revolutionary War 1926 John C. Garand semi-automatic rifle

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1943 Streptomycin, the first antibiotic remedy for tuberculosis, is isolated by researchers at Rutgers University in Pistcaway, New Jersey 1960 KWCS (NOW KOOG) TV CHANNEL 30 in Ogden, UT (IND) begins broadcasting 1983 U.S. Senate establishes Martin Luther King Jr. Day as a Federal holiday, observed on the 3rd Monday in January (on or near his 1/15 birthday)

1987 Black Monday: Stock markets around the world crash, including the Dow Jones stock index, which falls 508.32 points (22%), 41/2 times the previous record 1990 "Dances with Wolves" directed by Kevin Costner and starring Kevin Costner and Mary McDonnell premieres in Washington, D.C. (Academy Awards Best Picture 1991) 2005 Saddam Hussein goes on trial in Baghdad for crimes against humanity 2014 A working human intestine is generated in a laboratory from stem cells in the United States 2015 U.S. scientists for University of California find evidence life on earth may have begun 4.1 billion years ago, 300 million years earlier than previously thought

Dennis Thomas League – 10/12/23 Malad Gun Club 14 6 KC Oil 12 8 Dude Ranch 11.5 8.5 Blaisdell Ranch 10.5 9.5 Hubcap 10 10 Thomas Market 9 11 Chat & Chew 9 11 Nikity Nacs 4 16

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LUNCH MENU Malad Elementary Breakfast Monday, October 23 - Cereal Assortment, Sausage, Egg & Cheese Biscuit, Fruit, Juice/Milk Tuesday, October 24 - Cereal Assortment, Muffin, Fruit, Juice/Milk Wednesday, October 25 - Cereal Assortment, Bagel w/Cream Cheese, Fruit, Juice/Milk Thursday, October 26 - Cereal Assortment, Waffle, Fruit, Juice/Milk

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By Gramma Dot

On August 21, 2017, the girlfriends got together to celebrate the total eclipse of the sun in Idaho Falls. We used the event as a reason to gather. We didn’t know much about an eclipse, and we really weren’t too concerned. It is safe to say we were not prepared for the impact of the event.

We spent the day prior to the eclipse roaming the IF area to check out all the people who wanted in on the action.

There were a lot of them.

We bought t-shirts commemorating “Eclipse 2017” and eclipse glasses. We played cards, laughed, visited, and ate.

The 21st arrived and we set up chairs in Deb’s yard and settled in for the cosmic event. We put on our glasses and got comfortable. As the moon

started to move in front of the sun, light dimmed, and it became noticeably cooler. It got darker and darker. Cooler and cooler. Everything went still.

When the sun was totally eclipsed, the world went black and cold for a moment. There were no words to describe the feelings.

As the moon continued to slip past the sun; light, heat and energy were restored. The world returned to normal except for the mass exodus from Idaho Falls. All on-ramps to I-15 were backed up for miles. It was back to life in the fast lane, only in this case the lanes were at a standstill. I decided then and there to get to the next eclipse that was in the Western US. October 14, 2023.

Beaver, Utah. This time it’s an “annular” eclipse which means when the

moon moves in front of the sun a ring of fire will be visible around the moon. We are taking the grandkids to Beaver to witness this “Cosmic Event of the Year.”

We have our eclipse glasses. We’ve rented an Airbnb. When this article appears in The Enterprise the eclipse will be over. I wish I would have written this in time to encourage you to go to Beaver. If you haven’t witnessed an eclipse the next one in the contiguous US will be on April 8, 2024. It will require some travel.

Its path starts in Texas and moves northeast to Maine. After that you will have to wait until 2044.

Cosmic events help keep life in perspective and reinforce humility. They remind us that Life is Good, especially when the sun is shining!

Malad Middle Breakfast Monday, October 23 - Cereal Assortment, Breakfast Burrito, Fruit, Juice/Milk Tuesday, October 24 - Cereal Assortment, Apple Filled Donut, Fruit, Juice/Milk Wednesday, October 25 - Cereal Assortment, Mini Strawberry Bagel, Fruit, Juice/Milk Thursday, October 26 - Cereal Assortment, Muffin/Yogurt, Fruit, Juice/ Milk Malad High Breakfast Monday, October 23 - Cereal Assortment, Breakfast Burrito, Fruit, Juice/Milk Tuesday, October 24 - Cereal Assortment, Apple Filled Donut, Fruit, Juice/Milk Wednesday, October 25 - Cereal Assortment, Mini Strawberry Bagel, Fruit, Juice/Milk Thursday, October 26 - Cereal Assortment, Muffin/Yogurt, Fruit, Juice/ Milk Choices of Milk, Fresh Fruit & Veggies Served Daily in all schools Malad Elementary Lunch Monday, October 23 – Chicken Sandwich, French Fries, Food Choice – Broccoli or Mandarin Oranges Tuesday, October 24 – Tater Tot Casserole, Breadstick, Food Choice – Green Beans or Fruit Cocktail Wednesday, October 25 – Spaghetti w/Meatballs, Garlic Bread, Food Choice – Corn or Pineapple Thursday, October 26 – Peanut Butter Jelly, Chex Mix/Cheese Stick, Food Choice – Carrot Sticks or Apple

Malad Middle Lunch Monday, October 23 – Beef & Cheddar Sandwich, Baked Fries, Salad Bar, Food Choice – Carrot Sticks or Applesauce Tuesday, October 24 – Sausage Gravy Biscuits, Scramble Eggs, Salad Bar, Food Choice – Celery Sticks or Peaches Wednesday, October 25 – Tacos w/ all the Fixins, Salad Bar, Food Choice – Corn or Pears Thursday, October 26 – Chicken Tenders, Baked Fries, Salad Bar, Food Choice – Sliced Cucumbers or Fruit Cocktail

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CITY COUNCIL MEETING | 10/11

Public Hearing—Softball Complex A required public hearing was held over the issue of the softball/ baseball complex across from MHS on Jenkins.

A Special Use permit was filed with the city Planning and Zoning Board, which recommended approving the construction permit.

The property is planned to be the location of a sports complex, built with funds from the bond equalization that is the source of funding for the new elementary school. The permit lays out a map detailing a series of construction phases. The council felt that it would be a good idea to hear from representatives of the school district. The plans for the area were reported to be final. Tyrell Neal motioned to approve the special use permit, and Larry Thomas seconded. The motion passed.

Zoning Hearing— Zoning Hearing Speeds Storage Speeds Storage proposed a rezone of the property on which the storage facility lies from Residential to Commercial.

The property’s owners are requesting the rezone in order to allow for the construction of a second row of storage units, which would not be possible in a Residential area. The units will be built ten feet from the front and the east property line. PZ recommended approving the rezone. Lance Tripp asked whether the parking meets the code requirements.

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are based on the square footage of the business, with a number of spaces correlated to it. The proposed 15-foot units will meet the setback requirements.

The units are around 6’8” in height, and made of galvanized steel. Councilman Tripp asked about the buildings’ description as “nonpermanent”.

The individual storage units, which are similar to shipping containers, can be moved by forklift, which is what makes them nonpermanent. Tyrell Neal moved to approve the rezoning request, which passed.

Amanda Collins, SICOG Amanda Collins and Nate Mortimer from SICOG spoke to the City Council about grants for playgrounds. Typical playground projects through SICOG use block grants. Community Development Block Grant applications will require a new income survey. Collins asked whether the city had any other needs that might be addressable through the program. Other projects scheduled for the next five or so years could be applied for through the same system, once the income survey was completed. It might be possible to include several projects throughout the park itself. Plans for the co-op, culinary water system, secondary water system, and others were raised as potential options for packaging the grant applications with in order to qualify for a free income survey.

A plan to begin filling in the grass in the city park to extend the areas usable for sports was also discussed.

Youth Council A student from MHS had approached the mayor about joining the youth council. The members of the council agreed to extend the deadline for application to the end of September.

Jason Spencer, Kel-

ty Thomas, and Tatum Hess all applied to become part of the Mayor’s Youth Council. The concern was that new move-ins, or people who apply late to the council, might be shut out of the process. The by-laws allow for 15 people, the council will now have 14 members. The membership of the three new members was ratified by the city council.

Sidewalk Ordinance The ordinance in Malad regulating sidewalks has been on the books for almost 70 years. Ordinance 251, “regarding construction and repair of sidewalks,” was adopted in 1955. Over the years, the purpose of the ordinance has been to avoid liability.

City attorney Dustin Smith felt that in general the ordinance was still suitable, though there may be some elements that could use some clarification or updating. He suggested that adopting a new ordinance would be the best way to deal with any issues that might arise in the future and need to be dealt with. Tyrell Neal raised the question of how snow removal is covered in the ordinance. It appeared that snow was not specifically covered.

The City Council is given the authority to resolve to have sidewalks repaired at the owner’s expense.

ICRMP The city discussed the potential for nominating the mayor to serve as the representative to ICRMP. Pocatello Mayor Brian Blad is currently the representative from Malad’s district.

The mayor expressed that she did not want to be nominated to the position.

PZ The Planning and Zoning board will need to fill one of its positions by the beginning of next year. Brad Cole-

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man will be leaving the position. Shelly Williams asked the council to think about potential nominations to the board. The issue of the ordinances surrounding fences was raised. The issue will come up fairly soon based on current requests, according to Williams.

Evans will be worked on next.

Board reorganizations The Community Foundation and the Recreation Board will need to be reorganized.

The Oneida Recreation board is undergoing reorganization, bringing it more clearly under the auspices of the city council. The board will operate in a similar manner to the way it has operated in the past, but with budget approval from the city council. Many of the current board members are considering resigning at the end of the season.

The mayor will appoint new members based on a list of recommendations. The current rec board has existed for a long time, and some of its operations had raised concerns about whether it was working within the protections of a city board. Because the board receives funds from the city and county, it was determined that a more direct relationship between the board and the city was necessary. Only elected officials can tax, touch, or spend tax money.

The board will be given a budget by the city, which can be structured flexibly, and allow for as little disruption in its activities as possible. The board would likely propose a budget that could be approved by the city. Some of the steps necessary to create a more formalized board structure were discussed.

Keeping minutes, creating agendas, determining finances. The recreation board hosts activities from June through the end of September.

John Christopherson Code Enforcement Officer John Christopherson reported on how the new position has been going. He reported that so far there have been “seven dog jail days.”

Four licenses have been purchased. He has begun speaking with residents about ordinances related to fencing, properties, etc. Christopherson expressed his belief that Planning and Zoning, Tory Richardson, and Christopherson need to coordinate with one another to be more efficient and create a consistent mechanism for enforcement. Christopherson also reported that he had issued ten warnings for animals or weeds, as well as one citation. Any homeowners living outside the city will be contacted through mail to respond to ordinance violations.

An issue with wild turkeys was reported to Code Enforcement.

Fish and Game has been contacted about suitable methods for dealing with the wild turkeys in town. At present, there isn’t a clear recommendation.

Christopherson received a bid for a Ranger Ultimate side by side from Alberts in Malad.

The vehicle has a cab with a heater/AC. A kit will be installed to make it street legal. The bid is for $32,500. “Dog Boxes” can be placed on the back of the vehicle for help with impounding animals. A motion to accept the bid was passed for $32,500.

A badge for Christopherson was also ordered.

Christopherson reported that he is keeping a list of dog owners who are frequently involved in calls. He also talked about surrendered dogs and what the city will do with them. Currently, all the rescue locations are full, and independent adoption/foster situations are also being sought.

Potential options for less than lethal engagement with animals were discussed. Mace, pellet guns, and non-lethal weapon options were raised.

The question was raised about the city’s future intentions with regard to the dog pound.

He has sought a quote for a roughly 20 by 20 structure. He is looking into kennels and other necessities for upgrading and maintaining the current facility, which is on 100 W. The older structure has been refitted and improved over the last two years, but still has a number of issues that make it less than ideal, and a longterm solution will even-

and move forward with the structure to store road salt for the winter for $36,536 passed.

Two water leaks have been fixed. Additional leaks on HWY 38 and

Every Meal Served with Juice/Milk/Coffee Oct. 24 - Ham Casserole w/Broccoli and Rice, Fruit, Dessert Oct. 26 - Beef Pot Pie, Fruit, Biscuits, Dessert

Business Licenses Analysis and data automation services company Data Force was approved for a business license in Malad.

Comprehensive Plan Due to time considerations, the Comprehensive Plan for the city was not visited at the meeting. The plan lays out a vision for development in the city into the future, allowing decisions about commerce, infrastructure, and resources to follow an established plan. The comprehensive review is also required for a number of grant and program applications.

A comprehensive plan is currently in place, but requires periodic updating.

tually need to be put into place.

The potential for beginning to deal with stray and feral cats was discussed, as their numbers have been notably increasing.

Treasurer’s Report The general budget and accounts were discussed. The issue of adding handicapped striping to the parking spots downtown was raised.

Council Reports Larry Thomas mentioned that the co-op committee had a question about whether they could place a nativity in the co-op window. Areas around town with weed issues were mentioned.

Tyrell Neal informed the council that the Iron Door Theatre will be hosting the spook alley at the theatre. Other locations had been discussed, as the theatre itself is preparing for the Music Man, which will premiere next month.

Neal suggested locations for the city’s street sweeper.

Jaime Olsen informed the council that next Thursday, October 19, is the Impact Zone Public Hearing. The hearing will allow residents of the city and county to make their thoughts about the redrawn Impact Zone plan known.

The feedback of residents within the Impact Zone (which is mostly the area within a half mile of the city limits) is especially being sought.

Lance Tripp stated that the pickleball court was now completely done, though there are two lights at the court that need to be looked at. No snow removal will be allowed on the courts, as it damages the surface. It had also been discovered that the lights on the walking path are directional, and they not currently all are pointed at the walking path. They will be reoriented to point at the path.

Mayor Joan Hawkins discussed a Forest Service Grant. The city asked for two million for the grant, but received one million. It is unclear what it has been approved for, as there were so many items in the proposal. The council was hopeful that the funds might be used for a sprinkling system in the park.

The city will be planting flowers in the area behind the Vet’s memorial. The council discussed self-filling water buckets. There are no specific plans until spring to begin installing anything.

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BPA Opening Meeting and Social By: Aubree Palmer

Doings

By The Malad High School Journalism Class

Heritage Harvest Festival Written by: Adi Schow

October is usually a time for celebrating the terrifying traditions of Halloween. However, the Malad Valley will host a Heritage Harvest Festival this year! It will take place at the Malad Valley Heritage Square, (4566 South 4400 West, Malad, Idaho) This festival will not only celebrate the tricks and treats of the spooky season but also commemorate the beauty of the Harvest.

The Heritage Harvest Festival will occur on two weekends in October, the 13th through the 14th, and the 20th through the 21st. On Fridays, the festival will go from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m., and on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. There will be many fun activities such as a haunted homestead, carnival games, educational and historical activities, laser tag, and even a harvest dance! There will even be a pie and sweet roll baking contest, a tal-

ent contest, and a pumpkin walk display. Daily admission is six dollars per person and twenty dollars for a family rate, and the pumpkin walk is free. For more information, visit their Facebook page, or contact Donna Whipple at (208) 9185051.

Volleyball By: Liv Nelson, Purity Miller, Tylee Wright

On Wednesday October 11th the Lady Dragons Volleyball team played the Soda Spring Cardinals for Senior Night. The C team started out with a win followed by the Junior Varsity with another win. Varsity started with honoring our Seniors, Hallie Horsley, and Adley Kimberling. After that the Lady Dragons started the game off and won in three sets for a great Senior Night.

The next day Thursday October 12th the Volleyball team traveled to Bear Lake for the final regular season game to take on the Bear Lake

Bears. Starting off C team won in two easy sets. Followed by JV who had a hard fight but barely lost. Varsity started off strong winning the two sets then by the third Bear Lake took the lead and won the third set. In the fourth set the Dragons pulled off the win.

After beating Bear Lake the Dragons get to host Districts. The Dragons who are in first place got to take on the Aberdeen Tigers on Saturday.

After the win against the tigers the Lady Dragons will take on the Bear Lake Bears on Wednesday October 18th. Good luck at districts to the Lady Dragons!

Cross Country By: Cally Coleman

“Whatever the mind can conceive and believe, the mind can achieve.” - Napoleon Hill The men’s team placed 2nd at the Preston Invitational! The athletes included Brycen Talbot in 6th place with a time of 17:48, Boston Burbidge in 16th place with a time

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Captains Hallie Horsley and Adley Kimberling at the end of an incredible regular season

of 18:38, Levi Angell in 17th place with a time of 18:38, Braun Nalder in 18th place with a time of 18:50, Porter Allen in 20th place with a time of 18:57, Colt Coleman with a time of 19:07, Baylor Bean with a time of 19:20, Caden Jeppson with a time of 20:11, Brex Martinsen with a time of 20:13, Carter Smith with a time of 20:49, Jaxon Blaisdell with a time of 20:49, and Joshua Pickett with a time of 21:49. The women’s team placed 3rd as a team! The athletes included Cally Coleman in 6th place with a time of 20:28, Brooke Isaacson in 15th place with a time of 21:57, Hadlee Summers

in 17th place with a time of 22:00, Brynlee Bastain with a time of 23:06, Jenna Talbot with a time of 23:38, KayLee Nalder with a time of 23:50, Oaklie Hebdon with a time of 23:58, and Madelyn Shaw with a time of 24:16. Our athletes will be competing in our district championship at the Bob Conley Invitational Course in Pocatello.

The women’s team will race at 10:00 am and the men’s team will race at 11:20 am. Good luck athletes as you compete to qualify for state and break your PR’s. Run up those hills with courage and determination, focus on the runner in front of you, be mentally prepared, and crush your

Thursday, October 5th, 2023, the first official Malad High School Business Professionals of America meeting was held. The officers of BPA include President, Matilda Dickerson; Vice President, Kaitlyn Pickett; Secretary, Karlee Palmer; and Public Representative, Aubree Palmer. Monday, October 16th, 2023 was the opening social of the Malad BPA Association.

As members participated in the scavenger hunt, they ventured around town to find fall-themed items. A member of each team had to be included in the picture to obtain credit. The team with each picture completed would win a prize. Attendee, Karlee Palmer, confirmed the intensity of the event. With a good-hearted smile, she said, “I am a very competitive person. This being said, I’m convinced I would have won if I didn’t have to pick up another member who arrived late to the function.” As winners, Hayes Teeples, Jes Schow, and Aubree Palmer raced to the finish line to collect the grand prize, which was gift certificates to the pizza stop.

NOTICES

Applicant requests a variance to install a fence with a height of six feet (6’) instead of four feet (4’), which may be contrary to the requirements or provisions of Malad City ordinance(s).

Jared R. Coburn No. 9085 FULLER & FULLER, PLLC 24 North State P.O. Box 191 Preston, ID 83263 Telephone: (208) 852-2680 Facsimile: (208) 852-2683 jcoburn@fullerlawonline.com IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE SIXTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF THE STATE OF IDAHO, IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF Oneida IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE

Case No. CV36-23-0136

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Notice to Creditors

Donald J. Hess,

Deceased.

Judge David Hooste

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed personal representative of the above-named decedent. All persons having claims against the said decedent or the estate are required to present their claims within four (4) months after the date of the first publication of this Notice or said claims will be forever barred.

Claims must be presented to the undersigned at the address indicated, and filed with the Clerk of the Court.

DATED: 10/02/23 /s/Jeffery Hess Jeffery Dee Hess 1002 E 1050 N Ogden, UT 84404 #5553-12-19-26-23-T3

WHEREFORE, PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing will be held on Thursday, November 2, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. before the Malad Planning and Zoning Commission, 59 Bannock Street, Malad, Idaho, to hear, review, discuss, deliberate upon and take public comment upon the application for a variance as described above.

ALSO PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing will be held on Wednesday, November 8, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. before the Malad City Council, 59 Bannock Street, Malad, Idaho, to hear, review, discuss, deliberate upon and take public comment upon the application for a variance as described above.

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

DATED this ___ day of October, 2023.

JOAN W. HAWKINS, Mayor Malad City, Idaho ATTEST:

SUSAN J. WITTMAN, City Clerk #5552-10-12-19-23-T2 Notice of Malad Valley Water Measurement District Annual Meeting

Notice is hereby given that the annual meeting of the Malad Valley Water Measurement District (“MVWMD”) for election of a hydrographer, treasurer, and advisory committee, and adoption of a budget is scheduled as follows: DAY & DATE: Monday, November 6, 2023 TIME: 7:00 PM LOCATION: Malad Fire Station

96 S 100 W, Malad City, ID 83252

The MVWMD includes all ground water rights within the Malad River drainage except domestic and stockwater uses as defined by Idaho Code §§ 42-111 and 42-1401(11), irrigation uses of five acres or less, and non-irrigation uses where the total authorized water right rate of diversion is equal to 0.24 cubic feet per second or less.

Questions regarding this notice and the annual MVWMD meeting may be directed to Callie Smith, MVWMD, Treasurer at (208) 240-1616, or the Idaho Department of Water Resources at 208-287-4800 (Sate Office), 208-525-7161 (Idaho Falls Regional Office). #5554-10-19-23-T1 NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR VARIANCE AND NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS NOTICE is hereby given that an application for a variance has been filed with the Clerk of the City of Malad. The application has been made pursuant to Idaho Code and Malad City Ordinance #474 on the basis that the applicant’s proposal may be contrary to the Malad City Ordinance(s). The applicant's name, summary, and location of the proposal are as follows: 1.

Applicant(s): Patrick Origer 163 East 155 South Malad City, Idaho 83252 2. Location of Subject Property: Street Address: 163 East 155 South Malad City, Idaho 83252

Legal Description: COMMENCING at a point 2190.54 feet East and 653.82 feet S of the Section corner between Section 21 and 27 T 14 S Range 36 EBM and run West 180 feet for a point OF BEGINNING THENCE running S 214.5 feet THENCE West 158 feet to the SE corner of Stella Layland property Thence North 214.5 feet Thence East 158 feet to the point of Beginning.

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Public Comment Period Open Now for Broadband Initial Proposal The Idaho Broadband Advisory Board and Idaho Office of Broadband have opened a public comment period on the State’s Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD) program, Initial Proposal (Volumes I and II) for the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA).

The State has been working to identify Idaho’s internet needs, challenges, and opportunities to develop internet expansion plans. The work is reflected in the State’s draft BEAD Initial Proposal. Volume I establishes the groundwork for the State’s strategy to bring internet to all and identify project areas and locations of interest. Volume II details the plans for distributing deployment funding, workforce and economic development initiatives, tribal coordination and more.

The entire BEAD Initial Proposal is now posted online for review and comment at LinkUp.Idaho.gov. The Idaho Office of Broadband will accept comments submitted to BroadbandComments@Commerce.Idaho.gov from September 29 through October 31. For those who don’t have internet but are interested in submitting comments, copies of the BEAD Initial Proposal, and computers to provide comments, may be available at a public library near you.

For consideration, all comments must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. MT, Tuesday, October 31, 2023.

Learn more at LinkUp.Idaho.gov. #5551-10-12-19-26-23-T3

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entrance to Tortuga. Humorous displays show off dark senses of humor—the display from Oneida Family Dental, for instance, is an offbeat take on the field of dentistry.

A cider press gives visitors the opportunity to press their own cider, fresh from the harvest.

Food can also be found at the Hungry Heifer, as well as in Farmeggedon at the Welsh kitchen.

Clothing, art pieces, jewelry, candy, freeze-dried treats, and a host of other items can be purchased from booths located throughout the Salem area of the festival.

Building on last year’s success with the Heritage Harvest Festival, this year’s event has added a number of new attractions and increased its scope.

One of the new experiences to be found inside the square is a newly constructed escape room, which takes guests into a locked mine with only their wits and a series of clues to help them escape within twenty minutes.

During the initial trial runs results were mixed, with most of those who attempted the escape coming in at a little over twenty minutes. Shayna Waldron conceived of and designed the escape room, which engages visitors with a series of puzzles revolving around one of the area’s most enduring legends. Maybe you can solve the mystery of the Iron Door and escape be-

fore you become trapped forever in the Samaria hills!

The first weekend also featured the acrobatics of Stasia Acrobats, visiting from Idaho Falls. Stasia was founded by veteran Aric Nelson, who has had an impressive career in the field, including as a performer in Las Vegas. After serving in the military in the 90s and 2000s, Nelson was approached by a former trainer about working with the acrobats. Under his coaching, co-captains Jayah Clyde and Katie Nichols have performed all over southeast Idaho and Utah. The performance routines involve highly skillful balancing and concentration, and include full handstands on top of carefully poised chairs, among other impressive feats of skill and strength. “We have acrobats from eight to twenty-seven who come in and work with us, and it’s great,” Nelson said. “They really want to be there and learn this stuff. They work hard in school and everything they’re doing.”

Nelson explained that he had brought his captain Jayah and co-captain Katie with him because they were the most ready. “In our world, it’s merit-based. You’ve got to earn your spot. Because it’s too dangerous otherwise. What she’s doing,” he said, pointing to Clyde, “makes it look easy, but it’s not. It’s hard. There’s no trick to it. There are no magnets, pegs—it’s all in core, balancing, and skill. I

Annual Malad City TRUNK OR TREAT & PUMPKIN MAZE At Thomas Market Parking Lot!!

Event Schedule: TORTUGA

FRIDAY 4:00 Archer Flynn the Shanty man 5:00 Campfire stories and tall tales with Archer Flynn—Bring your own tales 5:30 Talk Like a Pirate contest 6:30 Walk the Plank costume contest SATURDAY 11:00; 12:30 Archer Flynn 1:30 Talk Like a Pirate contest 2:00 Walk the Plank costume contest 4:00 Archer Flynn 5:00 Campfire stories and tall tales with Archer Flynn and Jeni Sperry

SLEEPY HOLLOW

FRIDAY 4:40 Fall/Halloween trivia 5:00 History of Friday 13th 5:40 Missionaries Church History 6:00 Harry Potter/Movie trivia 6:20 Kids Doughnut competition 6:40 Adult/Teen Doughnut competition SATURDAY 11:20 Fall Trivia 11:40 Kids Doughnut competition 12:00 Adult/Teen Doughnut competition 12:20 Kids Craft 2:40 Sailor’s knots with Archer Flynn 3:20 History of Salem witch trials

Shayna Waldron stands at the entrance to the new Iron Door escape room

will never apologize for not putting someone on when they aren’t ready, but these two are definitely ready.”

The name Stasia comes from an experience Nelson had while serving.

“We were in Bosnia and it was a terrible thing.

But in the midst of it, we encountered a girl named

Anastasia and her sisters who gave us all a lot of hope in that situation. In the middle of that situation, just seeing them be able to smile and laugh and appreciate the little things was an amazing thing. And that’s what I named the troupe for, that hope.”

As the evening wore

October 31 Halloween Night 6:00 p.m.

Come join us for Free Hot Chocolate and Donuts at the Pepsi of Logan Trailer

• Line up for vehicles starts at 5:30 p.m. at south end of parking lot • $25 gift cards will be given to the Best Decorated Car, Truck or Trailer. Let’s get creative!!

Everyone, please bring lots of bags of candy, goodies and treats to participate.

If you don’t have a vehicle set up and would like to participate, bring a bag of candy to the Pepsi trailer.

All the fun starts at 6:00 p.m. when the fire truck siren sounds.

Thanks for helping us support the community Thomas Market, Your Hometown Grocer Since 1949

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4:00 Pictionary 4:20 Harry Potter trivia 5:20 Kids Story time 6:00 Apothecary 6:20 Halloween trivia

SALEM TOWN SQUARE

FRIDAY 4:30 Talent Show prelims 5:30 Missionary magic 6:00 Shan the balloon man 6:30 Live music—American Band 7:00 movie in the square SATURDAY 12:00 Sweet Roll judging 12:30 Sweet Roll results 1:00 Shan the balloon man 1:30 Witch cackle /Wizard’s laugh contest; bobbing for apples 2:00 Adult/Teen apple bobbing 2:30 Shan the balloon man 3:00 Kids pie eating contest 3:30 Adult/Teen pie eating contest 4:30 Pumpkin walk and Scarecrow winners; Talent Show Finals 6:00 Live music—Harry Sherman 6:30 Thriller Line Dancing Lessons; Swing Dance lessons 7:30 Dancing

Jayah Clyde from Stasia Acrobats performed for the crowd on Saturday

Zombies are on the loose in Farmeggedon, and need to be dealt with!

on, the shadows lengthened and the light took on a spookier cast as visitors prepared for an evening murder mystery dinner. This weekend, the event will end under the lights with dancing and celebration.

Prelims for the talent show in all categories will be on Friday October 20 from 4:30-5:30.

The finalists will be asked to return on Saturday October 21st at the same time. There is a small entry fee to the talent show of $10 but all talent show contestants will receive a free entrance into the festival.

The final two kids and final two adults/teens will win a cash prize.

The Sweet Rolls contest will be on Saturday the 20th with $100 and $50 prizes. The best Scarecrow will win a $25 prize. These competitions are open to entries from the community.

The Festival organizers want to thank their sponsors, a big thank you to the Heritage Square

Platinum VIP Sponsors, Nell J Redfied Memorial Hospital, ATC, Dr Thorpe and Robbins, Thomas Market, Hess Lumber, Hess Nampa Auto, Oxford Peak Arts Council, Northwestern Mutual and Oneida Family Dental.

While the first week is done, a schedule of events for this coming weekend is printed at the top of this page.

A big thank you to the Heritage Square Platinum VIP Sponsors, Nell J Redfied Memorial Hospital, ATC, Dr Thorpe and Robbins, Thomas Market, Hess Lumber, Hess Nampa Auto, Oxford Peak Arts Council, Northwestern Mutual and Oneida Family Dental. Make sure to make some time this weekend to visit one of the most exciting and entertaining events of the season!

This weekend should be warm and dry on both Friday and Saturday, with temperatures in the 70s.

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MMS FOOTBALL

The Malad Middle School football season ended with their final game in American Falls on September 27. Their schedule included games against Westside, Grace, Soda Springs, Aberdeen, Marsh Valley, Bear Lake, American Falls, and Declo. Pictured above are the 8th grade team taking down Aberdeen in their game on September 12.

Players on the 7th grade MMS football team included #1 Brecken Price, #2 Kallen Price, #6 Beck Green, #15 Kall VanBebber, #17 Jace Nalder, #19 Bridger Barnes, #20 Treyson Clemons, #24 Riggin Montgomery, #29 Grayson Thomas, #38 Tyce Thomas, #39 Bastian Miller, #45 Waylon Ferree, #50 Kendon Ward, #52 Riot Titus, #53 Hank Ward, #58 Ledger Jones, #60 Hyrum Hanks, #71 Rawzen Munns, #72 Eric Purser, #75 Trustin Palmer, #77 Liam Donnan, and #79 Bronson Smith. Pictured above is the 7th grade team taking on the Grace Grizzlies on August 30.

Playing for the 8th grade team for the MMS 2023 season were #3 Jaxton Price, #11 Krey Keetch, #13 Rowdy Bates, #16 Nolan Briscoe, #21 Gavin Hooste, #22 Wade Clark, #35 Rylinn Beck, #36 Oak Smith, #46 Austin Jeppson, #47 David Leckie, #55 Mason Ball, # 61 Josiah Sarceda, #66 Dylan Cornwall, #78 River Taylor, and #96 Kaiden Wagner. Pictured above is the 8th grade team taking on the Grace Grizzlies on August 30.

Both the 7th and 8th grade teams competed well in each game although not being able to finish the season with the overall record they had hoped for.

Pictured above is the 7th Grade offense working to drive the ball downfield for a scoring opportunity.

Malad Middle School Cross Country With the Preston Invitational Cross Country meet over, the Malad Middle School XC has wrapped up their 2023 race season. The 6th, 7th and 8th grade runners competed in seven races throughout their fall season where they pushed themselves individually and as a team to run at their very best. They found themselves not only racing well but often winning the very top place.

Competing for the Girl’s Cross Country team were Lily Coleman, Aezlyn Summers, Samantha Schrenk, Brielle Bastian, Kallee Talbot, Katie Palmer, KaDee Daniels, Aleah Seamons, Jenna Blaisdell, Ellie Angell, Bella Burbidge, Somerli Nalder, Macey Bird, Serenity Brees, Berklee Burbidge, Brielle Nalder, Laney Coatney, Cheznie Hannum and Aubry Price. Competing for the Boy’s Cross Country

team were Jace Nalder, Dawson Beutler, Joseph Angell, Trigger Jones, Brecken Price, Evan Colton, Asher Brower and Wheeler Smith. Over their near ten week season, the teams competed in Malad, Bear Lake, West Side, Marsh Valley, Pocatello, and Preston.

The MMS Girl’s XC proudly boasted an undefeated season, winning every meet that they had a full team entered in. This included the District meet held at West Side on September 21 between Malad, Bear Lake and West Side where the MMS Boy’s XC also won their district race. The Girl’s team won with a score of 21 with West Side coming in second place with 48 points. The Boy’s team tallied up 25 points to win with West Side taking a close second place with 33 points.

High School Cross Country Preston Invitational Cross Country Preston City Golf Course Wednesday, October 11, 2023

Women’s Results Individual Results 6. Cally Coleman 20:28.5 15. Brooke Isaacson 21:57.2 17. Hadlee Summers 22:00.2 25. Brynlee Bastain 23:06.2 28. Jenna Talbot 23:38.3 32. Kaylee Nalder 23:50.3 34. Oaklie Hebdon 23:58.8 37. Madelyn Shaw 24:16.6 Team Results 1. Preston 2. Soda Springs 3. Malad 4. Bear Lake 5. Box Elder 6. West Side

Men’s Results Individual Results 6. Brycen Talbot 17:48.5

Malad Cross Country women’s team, third place medalists at Preston!

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16. Boston Burbidge 18:38.1 17. Levi Angell 18:38.2 18. Braun Nalder 18:50.3 19. Porter Allen 18:57.3 23. Colt Coleman 19:07.5 26. Baylor Bean 19:20.6 40. Caden Jeppson 20:11.8 41. Brex Martinsen 20:13.3 49. Carter Smith 20:49.2 50. Jaxon Blaisdell 20:49.3 65. Joshua Pickett 21:49.9 72. Cameron Allen 22:52.1 Team Results 1. Preston 2. Malad 3. Soda Springs 4. Box Elder 5. West Side 6. Bear Lake 7. American Falls

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Lady Dragons end regular season with wins The Lady Dragons finished out their regular seasons with two more wins, giving them an undefeated season outside of tournament games.

Besting Soda Springs at home and Bear Lake on the road also makes them the number one team in the district as they move into their post season tournaments.

As they played their final home game of the season, the MHS volleyball team, coaches and fans celebrated the graduating seniors Adley Kimberling and Hallie Horsley. Both seniors have played volleyball on the varsity team throughout high school, playing a large part in their successes throughout the years.

The two seniors and co-captains, along with their teammates, gave their Dragon fans a night full of big hits, quick saves, tough serves and overall, a fun final win.

Izzy Haycock and Horsley started putting points on the scoreboard with smart tips and big hits all the while, Soda Springs attempted to keep pace Malad, putting up a few points of their own here and there. But it didn’t take long for the Lady Dragons to get warmed up, sending over hit after hit and serve after serve that the Cardinals just couldn’t handle. Setter Kimberling covered the court as she claimed the second hit of each play, setting up her hitters for the best possible opportunity for a Dragon kill.

Before long, the MHS team had extended their lead in the first game to an impressive 20-6, just needing a few last points to end the set. Pushing to the end with some scrappy plays and true grit, the Lady Dragons wracked up their final points to take game one, finishing it with a big hit from outside hitter Brynnlee Jones to make it 25-8.

The second game started off a little rockier for the Lady Dragons with a few unforced errors, allowing the Cardinals to keep up with them and tying up the game at five points a piece.

Jones and Liv Nelson helped tighten things up on the front line offensively and defensively and with their consistent

October 19, 2023

The Lady Dragons covering Hallie Horsley as she goes up for the hit.

attacks and solid blocking. Malad began to pull away on the scoreboard to take the lead, despite Soda Spring’s best efforts. The Lady Dragons were a force from behind the service line, with killer serves by Brylee Oglesbee, Teagan Daniels, Haycock and Horsley. A number of times, the Cardinals completely missed the serve or shanked it out of play.

Not willing to give up, Soda Springs sent a big hit over the net to land

ful to make the most of their fresh start but unfortunately for them, the Lady Dragons were on a roll, keeping the pressure on from the very first pass of the game.

Malad was on a mission to sweep the Cardinals in their final home game and were playing all in.

While the front row dominated at the net with killer hits coming in from all sides, the back row dug up nearly every ball that entered the Lady Dragon’s court.

Horsley led the team in

of her junior players.

Mikell Keetch stepped up as an outside hitter, putting passed the Cardinals a couple of her own big hits and digs.

Paityn Ward subbed in on the back, pressuring Soda Springs with her own intense serves.

Brinley Clark took a turn at the net as middle blocker to get both a block and multiple hits, even bringing the team to game point.

With the score 24-13, Clark stepped up to the service line, sending

Senior MHS volleyball players Adley Kimberling and Hallie Horsley with their parents Billy and Crystal Kimberling and Kristen and Brad Horsley.

In their home game against Soda Springs, senior setter and co-captain Adley Kimberling led her team on the court as she set up each play for the Lady Dragon hitters.

Malad vs. Soda Springs Wednesday, October 11, 2023 Scores:25-8, 25-16, 25-13 Player Kills Digs Serves Blocks Adley Kimberling 3 1 7 0 Hallie Horsley 24 11 5 0 Brynnlee Jones 3 2 2 0 Liv Nelson 6 2 3 6 Katie Allen 0 0 0 1 Brinley Clark 2 0 1 1 Izzy Haycock 2 8 7 1 Anistyn Tovey 0 8 0 0 Mikell Keetch 2 5 5 0 Brylee Oglesbee 0 10 16 0 Teagan Daniels 0 9 7 0 Paityn Ward 0 1 2 0

Malad @ Bear Lake Thursday, October 12, 2023 Scores: 25-19, 25-15, 22-25, 25-13

Izzy Haycock diving for the ball to keep it in play after Soda Springs sent over the hit.

just inside the back line to stop Malad as they were about to win the set. On the very next play, Nelson responded with an attack of her own, slamming a hit from the middle that the Cardinals mishit out of bounds to end the game, 23-16.

With a clear slate and scoreboard to start the third set of the game, Soda Springs were hope-

hits with 21 kills. Nelson tallied up six blocks to lead the Lady Dragon defense at the net. The MHS team tallied up 57 digs as a team, led by Horlsey with 11, Oglesbee with 10, Daniels with 9 and Anistyn Tovey and Haycock with 8 each.

As Malad took control of the game, Head Coach Camie Tripp used the final set as an opportunity to bring up some

over a serve that Soda Springs struggled to pop up as they dove for the pass. As they mishit the ball, it went over the net in a perfect set for Horsley to slam straight back down, landing just short of the ten foot line to end the game 25-13.

The following night, the Lady Dragons took on the Bears on their home court in a game that would be the final deciding factor for

Player Kills Digs Serves Blocks Adley Kimberling 5 9 5 5 Hallie Horsley 32 21 13 4 Brynnlee Jones 4 6 1 3 Liv Nelson 6 0 0 8 Katie Allen 1 1 0 8 Izzy Haycock 10 13 16 3 Anistyn Tovey 0 7 0 0 Mikell Keetch 0 3 3 0 Brylee Oglesbee 0 29 6 0 Teagan Daniels 0 8 12 0 Paityn Ward 0 1 7 0

the district tournament games. In the four set match, the Lady Dragons won out 3-1 with the scores of 25-19, 25-15, 22-25, 25-13. Coach Tripp commented, “It was a really solid night for our girls. I super proud of how our girls competed. They really put it in gear when we needed it. We were down by 7 or 8 points in that third set and tied it up at 22 but couldn't quite finish it. But then they turned it on in the

fourth set.”

With their undefeated conference season, the Lady Dragons claim the top seed in the 2A District 5 tournament as well as the hosting team.

Malad played their opening game of the tournament against Aberdeen Saturday, October 14, winning in three. Complete coverage of the tournament games to follow in next week’s paper.

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