The Idaho Enterprise | December 7, 2023

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Oneida County's News Since 1879 Malad City, Idaho

December 7, 2023 |Vol. 143 No. 49

Hammin’ It Up Christmas ham contest deadline is Wednesday, December 13!

This is the last week to get entries in the Hammin’ It Up at Christmas contest! Entrants have until close of business on Wednesday, December 13 to get their entries to the merchants who are sponsoring the contest. Winners will be drawn at random on Thursday morning December 14 and winners will be notified by the businesses to come pick up their holiday ham!

Clip the Malad Merchants’ entry forms that are in this edition of The Idaho Enterprise, fill them in and deliver to them while you are doing your Christmas shopping.

The rules specify that winners need not be present to win. The participating “Hammin’ It Up for Christmas” sponsors include: Allen Drug & Variety, Idaho Real Estate Group, Oneida Family Dental, Albert’s Service & Up The Creek, Thomas Market, Malad City, Nell J. Redfield Memorial Hospital, Canyon View Cares Vet Hospital, Farm Bureau Insurance, Mountain States Insurance, Hotel Malad & Hubcap Lounge, ATC

Communications, Thomas Electric & Furniture, Northern Title, KJ’s Super Store, Hess Lumber & Home Center, Mountain Valley Realty, Edith’s Collective, Malad Masons Lodge #51, Outlaw Vapor, Malad Drive in, The Idaho Enterprise, Ward’s ACE & Country Store..

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NEWS IN BRIEF Homicide suspect arrested in Bonneville county

According to a Saturday press release from the Bonneville County Sheriff, the county’s dispatch received a call from hunters east of Idaho Falls who had encountered a man naked in a sleeping bag near the roadway.

The man was “making odd statements” and eventually identified as Jeremy Albert Best. Best was wanted by Teton County for suspicion of homicide related to the recent death of Best’s wife Kali Jean Randall in Victor, Idaho.

10 month old Zeke Best, Jeremy’s son, was the subject of an ongoing Amber Alert, and was discovered deceased at the scene. Albert’s vehicle was also discovered at the bottom of an embankment near the scene where he was discovered.

Best was taken to the Bonneville County jail prior to his arraignment.

Fatality accident in Bear Lake County

Vicki Larkin - Mountain States Denise Thomas, Hotel Malad and Hubcap Lounge

Savanna Ward, Canyon View Cares Veterinary Hospital

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Idaho State Police are investigating a fatality crash that occurred on Sunday, December 3, 2023, at 7:47 p.m. on US Highway 30 at milepost 417 in Bear Lake County. A 2013 Chevrolet Impala, driven by a 24-year-old female, with a juvenile passenger, both from Montpelier, were traveling westbound. A 2014 Toyota pickup, driven by a 44-year-old-male, with a 42-year-old-female and two juveniles all from Montpelier, were traveling eastbound.

The Chevrolet crossed the center line into the eastbound lanes and impacted the Toyota. The driver of the Chevrolet was transported by ground ambulance to a local hospital where she succumbed to her injuries. She was not wearing a seatbelt.

All other involved occupants were transported by ground to a local hospital and were wearing safety restraints. All lanes were blocked for approximately 4 hours while responders worked to clear the scene and assist those involved.

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Sammy Jensen, Malad Drive In

Christmas Party

Laura Clark, Hess Lumber

Larry Thomas, Thomas Electric & Furniture

Kelley Neal and Westley - Edith's Collective

The annual Enterprise/Malad Merchants' Coloring Contest Christmas Party will be held today, December 7 at the Oenida County Event Center. The event will begin at 5:30 p.m., with a special visit from the man of the season at around 7:00 p.m. All kids who entered the coloring contest should receive a gift.

Walking tacos and hot dogs will be served.

INSIDE THE ENTERPRISE Impact Zone........................Pg.4 Hammin It Up forms.......Pg.6-7 Looking Back......................Pg.8 Fireman's Ball..................Pg.9 Puzzles.............................Pg.10

Tracey Archibald, Kristal Talbot and Krystal Bates - Northern Title Co.

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The wisemen join the shepherds and angels to witness the miraculous birth

Eric Langstrom checks out the camel on scene, handled by Sarah Overson

The Interfaith Council once again presented a live nativity pageant behind the courthouse on Monday. The event featured readings from the Christmas story in the New Testament by Brian Jeppsen, and the singing and acting of a number of local kids. Pastor Jack Harwell of the Victory Baptist Church coordinated the proceedings along with other members of the Interfaith Council.

er devotional classics.

During the performances, many audience members joined in on the signing of the well-loved songs.

The cast of young performers included William Whipple, Samuel Young, Brian Young, Casey Young, Jaclyn Young, Vivian Young, Winona Young, Tanya Johnson, Sarah Leia, Sarah Beyler, Sarah Overson, Serena Whipple, Karmyn Charles, Lib-

Live Nativity celebrates season This year, the menagerie on hand to support the drama included a camel and a donkey, joining the goats. The animals were provided by Ivy Acres Farm from Grantsville, Utah.

During the telling of the familiar story of the birth of Jesus, a choir of young voices sang parts of “It Came Upon a Midnight Clear,” “Joy to the World,” “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing,” “Away in a Manger,” and oth-

erty Charles, Doris Young, Victoria Young, Danielle Pettis, Camilla Anderson, and Caroline Whipple.

The choir was led by Mary Young and Donna Whipple, and many volunteers helped to put the event on.

The nativity was performed four times, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., with refreshments, musical interludes, and a chance to warm up between.

Hospital Christmas Party

The Nell J. Redfield Memorial Hospital Christmas Party was held on Monday, December 4, at the Event Center. After a catered dinner, John Williams, CEO of the Hospital, presented service awards to staff who have worked five or more years at the Hospital. The annual Christmas party is a time to thank all staff for their dedication to the Hospital and to the community.

The live nativity is a yearly tradition of the Interfaith Council.

ON THIS DAY

1696 Connecticut Route 108, one of the oldest highways in the U.S. is completed to Trumbull 1727 Physician Sir Hans Soane becomes President of the Royal Society, succeeding Sir Isaac Newton

Hands of Hope Home Health and Hospice Hands of Hope Home Health and Hospice now helping serve patients of Oneida County and surrounding areas.

Provides care to individuals of all ages.

Medicare/Medicaid certified.

New #: Give us a call at 208-760-3091 Also offering OT, ST and PT in all four counties

1804 Naturalist Alexander von Humboldt reports his discovery of the decrease in intensity of Earth's magnetic field from the poles to the equator in a memoir to the paris Institute 1842 New York Philharmonic's first concert

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1963 First use on the instant replay machine invented by CBS in U.S. Army vs Navy football game

1972 Apollo 17 launched, the final manned lunar landing mission where the crew takes the famous "blue marble" photo of the entire Earth 1979 "Star Trek: The Motion Picture" first movie of the series premieres directed by Robert Wise, starring William Shatner and Leonard Nimoy

1868 Jesse James gang robs bank in Gallatin, Missouri, kills 1

1982 In Texas, Charles Brooks Jr. becomes the first person to be executed by lethal injection in the U.S.

1909 Inventor Leo Baekeland patents the first thermo-setting plastic, Bakelite, sparking the birth of the plastics industry

2020 Bob Dylan sells his entire songwriting catalog of more than 600 songs to the Universal Music Publishing Group for over $300 million

1941 Imperial Japanese Navy with 353 planes attack the U.S. fleet at

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OBITUARY

Karen Sue Jensen

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August 19, 1951 - December 4, 2023 It is with great sadness that the family of Karen Sue Jensen, 72, of Malad City, ID submits her final resume’ on December 4th, 2023.

Her blond curly hair and bright blue eyes entered this world August 19th, 1951 in the small farming town of St Johns, KS. She was the youngest of Lawrence and LuLu Clapper Klein’s five Children. Her childhood was spent in Kansas where she had many adventures with the sibling closest to her in age, her sister, Joyce (Maxfield).

The family did not have much and presents were sparse. However, one Christmas Karen received a prized Betsy Wetsy doll that she proudly mothered and kept throughout her adolescence. This is where her maternal nature shined through and from then on she always wanted to care for those around her. She loved learning but hated school and cried every time her mother dropped her off. She would often get to stay home from school because she knew just how to tug at her mother’s heart strings. Karen and Joyce had their tonsils taken out together. Karen complained of a sore throat and she told Joyce she knew the cure.

She went to the kitchen popped open a can of Hershey’s Chocolate Syrup and drank it straight from the can. Her family believes that’s where her love of chocolate began. It was no secret that she was the apple of Lulu’s eye. Karen often used this clout to “tattle” on her siblings. Not one of them got away with smoking, sneaking out or damaging anything in the house under Karen’s watchful eye. During her childhood the family had a Chihuahua named Tammy. Although it was the “family dog” it seemed to be Karen’s dog and so her love of dogs began. She later had companion dogs Ben and Wolfy who she loved with all her heart. Karen and Joyce were very close and they loved to needle one another. They would banter back and forth about the others faults but fought fiercely with anyone who would say such things to their sister!

At the age of 16 her dad’s civil service employment transferred them to Utah and this is where Karen would spend the majority of her adult life. Karen was proud of her amazing work ethic and worked for several employers including Chromalox and Hobart. It was at Hobart where she met the love of her life Douglas J Jensen, they were bound together as husband and wife October 8, 1976 and built a beautiful life. They retired to Malad where they spent their time going on cruises, playing BINGO with friends, and tried to strike it rich at any Casino they could find.

Karen loved growing beautiful flowers, feeding humming birds that frequented her yard, cooking, baking and driving FAST CARS. She took special pride in being an Aunt and “Grandma” to her great nieces and nephews. Karen had perfected beef stew, chicken noodle and several other recipes. As a matter of fact her cooking was so good that Kassy (Love - Green) and Karessa (Love) used to pretend to be sick when their mother went out of town or to work so that they could stay at Karen’s

Malad Senior Citizens’ Menu

Every meal served with Juice/Milk/ Coffee Dec 8 - Chicken Noodle Soup, Salad Bar, Pears, Breadsticks, Dessert Dec 13 - Birthday Dinner, Pork Roast, Mashed Potatoes, Stewed Tomatoes, Rolls, Dessert

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and watch the big TV and be spoiled with delicious food.

Karen is widely renowned for her fudge and divinity that she would loving share with family, friends and neighbors. You knew you were loved if you received a plateful of Karen’s famous fudge. Karen had the kindest of hearts and showed love and compassion to all those around her. If you needed anything Karen would find a way to get it to you.

One of the proudest days of Karen’s life, through a series of FORTUNATE events, was being reunited with her son, Bill Day. Her new found role of mother, grandmother to Bill’s four children and great grandmother gave her the boasting rights she had waited years to have. She wanted everyone to know how much she loved Bill and how proud she was of who he has become and everything he has accomplished.

Her baby boy was precious to her. He was the missing piece that completed her full life.

Karen- We will miss the magic you put into your fudge and divinity, your meticulously done hair and savvy sense of style. Thank you for the legacy you left behind! KAREN, or as Bill calls you, MOM - WE LOVE YOU MORE THAN BISCUITS AND GRAVY! Karen is survived by her son Bill (Amy) Day of Kaysville, UT, sister Janette Sallee of Prague, OK, a brother Ronald Klein of Salina, KS and her life long nemesis and partner in crime a loved sister Joyce (McKay) Maxfield, Malad City, ID. Four Grandchildren Allen (Alexis)Day, Litchfield AZ, Kayla (Brayden) Little West Jordan, UT, Ryan Day Bountiful, UT, Brittany Day, Tooele, UT, 8 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

Karen is proceeded in death by her husband Douglas J Jensen , her parents, Lawrence and LuLu Klein, a brother Donald Klein.

Funeral services will be held Saturday December 9th, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at Horsley Funeral Home. A viewing for friends and family will be from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the same location. Burial will be in the Malad City Cemetery following the service. Please go to horsleyfuneralhome.com for more complete information on viewing times and funeral services.

Curlew Senior Citizens' Menu

Every Meal Served with Juice/ Milk/Coffee Dec 12 - Chicken Pot Pie, Fruit, Biscuits, Dessert Dec 14 - Meatloaf, Potatoes, Fruit, Bread, Dessert

THANK YOU We wish to express our sincere gratitude for the many acts of kindness and service to our family, which has and will continue to bring comfort and peace to our hearts.

We are so thankful for the kind visits, so many beautiful flowers and plants, all the wonderful food and cards, the monetary gifts as well to help with expenses.

Thank you to the wonderful Horsley Family. Bishop Austin Tubbs and the St. John Ward who prepared and helped with our funeral dinner. We so appreciate our Hospice Friends C Y

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(Left to right) Tyker Hamilton, Keith Hamilton, Luke Schow, Jace Call, Leif Ashby, Wesley Asay, Maverik Lewis

Boy Scout Troop 1776 camped overnight at the Malad Summit Forest Service cabin on December 1-2.

Each Scout was able to retire a worn U.S. Flag in a special retirement ceremony. Other activities included a GPS course to locations of an 1870's

water powered saw mill and a 1906 Mill Creek Power Plant. The boys also identified different wild anima tracks and spent some time snow sledding. Tyker Hamilton won the snow shoe race. A Great Time was had by all Scouts.

MALAD CITY NEWSLETTER DEC. 2023 Information of interest to Malad City residents:

Wastewater Treatment Plant

The new Wastewater Treatment Plant is very close to being ready to start up, completing Phase I of the project. The major work is all complete, but there are some small issues still being addressed.

The City first started exploring issues with the old Wastewater Treatment Plant as early as 2009. In 2014 they entered into an agreement with the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), committing to address issues with the system. From that time, the City has worked closely with DEQ and their engineers, J-U-B. When the bids were received, Whitaker Construction, from Brigham City, was the low bidder.

They have been exceptional to work with. Our City Superintendent has worked closely with the engineers and Whitaker this year to make sure that the new plant will be operable when turned over to the City. Watching other communities around us struggle with bringing their Wastewater Plant into compliance with DEQ, we are pleased with the quality of our product for the cost.

Phase II will consist of decommissioning the old ponds. That cost is yet unknown to the city, but there were grant funds left over from Phase I that will help.

December Events

dar up to date with events that are going on locally. Check out our new website: https://maladidaho.org. Please contact the Malad City Office if you have an event you would like added to the calendar.

Snow Removal

If you want the snow removed from the curbside in the front of your home, you will need to move obstacles such as vehicles and trashcans so the snowplow can reach the curb. If they can’t reach the curb, they will have to plow around the obstacles. Ordinances pertaining to parking on city streets can be found on the City’s website.

Malad City Attorney

Representing Malad City as the City Attorney for the past 10+ years has been Dustin Smith. We are sad to report that Dustin will retire from his position as of December 31, 2023. He will be missed. He has been a dedicated, loyal advocate, providing legal advice to the Malad City Mayor, Council and Clerk, and we thank him for his service. The City is in the process of obtaining new legal counsel, which will be announced soon.

All of us at Malad City wish our residents a very Merry Christmas and a prosperous and happy New Year!

Please contact us with your questions or concerns. Our email addresses are located on our website.

The City is trying to keep their calen-

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Debbie Howard, Shannon Barnes & Brittany Hubbard. We have felt relief given and care by all.

We are overwhelmed with love and heartfelt thanks to all who have blessed our lives.

Sincerely, Teresa Daniels Krichele & Jason Smith & family Kooper & Lacey Daniels & family Kelly & Kaylie Daniels Kyle & Nicole Daniels & family Daniels & Tracy families

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Impact Zone Public Hearing 11/21 Members of the City Council and Board of County Commissioners joined together for a public hearing on the planned Impact Zone that affects both entities. The Impact Zone is defined by the area that includes roughly a half mile outside the city limits.

It is required for the city and county to revisit the Impact Zone boundaries on a regular basis in order to determine whether it still reflects the anticipated growth of the city. Present were City Councilmembers Jaime Olsen and Lance Tripp, Mayor Joan Hawkins, and Chairman Bill Lewis and Commissioner Ken Eliason from the Board of Commissioners.

The Zone helps both the city and county make development decisions and regulate growth. When a property is determined to be in the Impact Zone, that property can be annexed into the city and receive city services, as well as the accompanying taxes.

Until an area is officially annexed, the choice of whether to pursue city services is left to the property owner.

The meeting was opened by Jaime Olsen. The hearing was designed to receive public input on the current version of the Area of Impact map generated by a committee composed of city and county officials as well as members of the public. The committee has been meeting for almost exactly a year, during which time they discussed various issues related to the implementation of the zone. The boundaries of the Area of Impact on the proposed map are fairly similar to those of the existing map, with changes to account for natural geography and established section lines.

The area has not been significantly increased.

After Olsen explained the purpose of the Impact Zone, the floor was then opened for public comment, following standard public hearing rules.

County Commission Chairman Bill Lewis stated that “One thing that should be stressed is that we need to grow from the city out.” It was his expressed belief that the impact zone should be defined by where the city can provide water and sewer.

Several property owners on the edge of the Area of Impact spoke with the committee about how the designation would affect their current property and any decisions they might make in the future.

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It was determined that any property which was contiguous with any parcel inside the zone would be considered as all belonging to the area of impact, as long as a connecting segment remained.

Commissioner Eliason advised that the committee had tried to follow existing property and section lines as much as possible to create the clearest map.

Mayor Hawkins repeated the point that anyone determined to be inside, or partially inside the area of impact could request city annexation.

City Councilmember Jaime Olsen reminded the audience that any area between a property requesting annexation and the city limits would also have to be annexed.

Councilmember Lance Tripp asked what the process would be for adjusting the boundaries at this point in the process. Chairman Lewis believed that such a change would require the map to be sent back to both the city and county for reconsideration.

Jaime Olsen explained that until a property was annexed into the city, its taxes wouldn’t be affected. City services which are brought out to locations outside their current reach would be the responsibility of property developers seeking those services.

Olsen stated that the county and city planned to revisit the map every five or so years.

Jaime Olsen reiterated that if you were in the IZ and you wanted to develop, you’d have to work with the city and the county. Even in the IZ you need an acre at least.

Lewis explained that the intention is for developers eventually to hook up to the city to prevent drilling excess wells.

A discussion about future plans to potentially “loop” the water system to increase reliability and pressure were discussed.

The proposed map was approved by the county commission at last week’s meeting, leaving the approval of the city pending before the ordinance is adopted. Once adopted, it will be publicly printed with a legal description of the property defined as the Area of Impact.

The meeting was adjourned, and the next City Council meeting will be held on December 13, where the map will be approved or rejected.

Monday, December 11 - Cereal Assortment, Mini Pancake, Fruit, Juice/ Milk Tuesday, December 12 - Cereal Assortment, Breakfast Scramble, Fruit, Juice/Milk Wednesday, December 13 - Cereal Assortment, Apple Cinnamon Tex Toast, Fruit, Juice/Milk Thursday, December 14 - Cereal Assortment, Mini Strawberry Bagel, Fruit, Juice/Milk Choices of Milk, Fresh Fruit & Veggies Served Daily in all Schools

Dec. 7, 2023

Malad Elementary Lunch

Monday, December 11 – Sloppy Joe, Mac & Cheese, Food Choice – Corn or Mandarin Oranges Tuesday, December 12 – Pizza Rippers, Caesar Salad, Food Choice – Slice Cucumbers or Pineapple Wednesday, December 13 – Chicken Nuggets, Pretzel w/Cheese Sauce, Food Choice – Carrot Sticks or Apple Thursday, December 14 – Turkey Gravy Mashed Potatoes, Roll, Food Choice – Green Beans or Peaches

Malad Middle Lunch

Monday, December 11 – Chicken Parm, Breadstick, Salad Bar, Food Choice – Corn or Mandarin Oranges Tuesday, December 12 – Santa Fe Turkey Wrap, Chips, Salad Bar, Food Choice – Carrot Sticks or Apple Wednesday, December 13 – Chicken Sandwich, Baked Fries, Salad Bar, Food Choice – Celery Sticks or Fruit Cocktail Thursday, December 14 – Turkey Gravy Mashed Potatoes, Roll, Salad Bar, Food Choice – Green Beans or Peaches

Malad High Lunch

Monday, December 11 – Chicken Parm, Breadstick, Salad Bar, Food Choice – Corn or Mandarin Oranges Tuesday, December 12 – Santa Fe Turkey Wrap, Chips, Salad Bar, Food Choice – Carrot Sticks or Apple Wednesday, December 13 – Chicken Sandwich, Baked Fries, Salad Bar, Food Choice – Celery Sticks or Fruit Cocktail Thursday, December 14 – Turkey Gravy Mashed Potatoes, Roll, Salad Bar, Food Choice – Green Beans or Peaches

COUNTY PROGRAM TECHNICIAN The USDA, Farm Service Agency in Malad City is hiring a full time County Program Technician position. Employee explains procedures and program regulations to farmers and ranchers in an office environment. Good computer skills are needed, and knowledge of local agriculture is helpful. High school education required. Salary ranges from $34,584 to $60,703 per year with full federal benefits. A job description and how to apply can be found at www.usajobs.gov/. The job # is FSACO-12232196-24ID-HA or search “County Program Technician” in Malad City, Idaho. Applications are due by 12/18. USDA is an Equal Opportunity Provider, Employer and Lender.

First Half Property Taxes Are Due And Payable On Or Before Wednesday, December 20, 2023.

If first half taxes are not paid by the above referenced date, they will be considered delinquent and a 2% late charge will be added, as well as interest at 12% per year.

If you do not receive a tax notice on property, this does not excuse the late charge and interest for non-payment.

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By Gramma Dot We all have lots of people in our periphery who surface unexpectedly in our thoughts. Maude Call came to my mind recently from out of nowhere and left me with warm thoughts and a determination to be better.

I “knew” Sister Call when I was a child. She always struck me as a kind and focused woman. I don’t think I ever had a conversation with her, but she was in my world. Her son Dee was my Uncle Thurm’s best friend.

Both families lived in Salt Lake and visited Malad for Thanksgiving most years. Their kids were friends as well and so Maude’s granddaughters would hook up with us on occasion. I remember walking the railroad tracks from the Mill Stream down to the Depot with my cousins and the Call girls. We knew how to have fun in those days!

I knew another of her sons, Max,

designed the high school. I think Lois, her daughter, was Miss Malad one year…if she wasn’t I thought she should have been! Anyway, in talking with friend Syliva Williams recently I learned Maude was Del’s aunt. Del is Sylvia’s husband. Del’s family lost their mother when the five boys were young and Aunt Maude stepped in to help with laundry, meals, etc. Maude herself was a widow raising several children on her own.

As Sylvia and I talked, Sylvia told me Aunt Maude had a “Blue Room” that she used when she needed answers. She would go into the room and not come out until she knew what she needed to do. Well, I don’t have a “Blue Room,” but I have a green room and there are plenty of times I need answers. So, Sister Call, wherever you are, thank you for being in my world and helping me build The Good Life!

Chat & Chew 35 KC Oil 29 Malad Gun Club 28 Hubcap Lounge 24 Thomas Market 23 Blaisdell Ranch 23 Dude Ranch 21 Nikity Nacs 9

Tuesday Pinpoppers – 11/28/23

Diane Atkinson, Dec. 8

Dick Robbins, Dec. 11

BIRTHDAYS

Owen Daniels, Dec. 8

Chris Bowen, Dec. 12

Terry Davis, Dec. 8

Debra Clark, Dec. 12

David Edwards, Dec. 8

Mikell Daniels, Dec. 12

Katie Neal, Dec. 8

Danece Hess, Dec. 12

Louis Brock, Dec 9

Richard Higley, Dec. 12

John Servoss, IV, Dec. 9

Maxx Semrad, Dec. 12

Louise Williams, Dec. 9

Jason VanBebber, Dec. 12

Wayne Clark, Dec. 10

Irene Bird, Dec. 13

Gaven Hoskins, Dec. 10

Kathryn Dawson, Dec. 13

Chesley Lewis, Dec. 10

Donna Goddard, Dec. 13

David Baker, Dec. 11

Rhonda Neal, Dec. 13

Kooper Daniels, Dec. 11

Jaron Purdum, Dec. 13

Ruth Huggins, Dec. 11

Blaine Bird, Dec. 14

Stephanie Mason, Dec. 11

Ashley Harrison, Dec. 14

Amber Jeppsen, Dec. 11

Chris Wright, Dec. 14

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High Game – Marty Hill 225, Em Searle 204 High Series – Marty Hill 583, Em Searle 546 Other 200 Games – Darren Tripp

Nell J Redfield 35.5 The B Team 33 Hotel Malad 31 Tap That Pin 23.5 Speros 22 Lair By Lisa 22 Mountain Valley Realty 12

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High Game – Stephanie Mason 195, Marty Hill 238 High Series – Julie Green 509, Scott Searle 606

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MAIELI’S THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE – Neck or Whiplash Issues or for just a great massage. Call Maieli Murray (626) 337 - 0772 (152) ANNOUNCEMENTS, MALAD AA/NA MEETINGS. Tuesday and Thursday at 8:00 p.m., Saturday, 7:00 p.m., Call: Rick M. 208-7663584; or Gary B. 435-230-3734; or AA Hotline 208-235-1444. (1-52) ANNOUNCEMENTS, MALAD ALANON - We are only a phone call away. For information on meetings, call 208-220-5295 or 208-2519808. (1-52)

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

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HOUSE FOR SALE – For Sale by Owner, 3 bedroom, 1 bath, unfinished basement, propane furnace and fireplace. Sits on large city lot. $250,000. Call Sheila Kent 208681-4802 (49-52)

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Malad Elementary School November Goals Our students have done a fantastic job during this month accomplishing their goals. We would like to accommodate them for doing this.

In Kindergarten the goal was to write the numbers 1-10 without any reversals. These students were able to complete their goal: Mrs. Reiss’ Class: Aurora Addis, Teagan Green, Kortney Price, Ridge Wise, McKoy Maughan, Nicolas Waldron, Brigham Duessler, Claire Hornecker, Nathan Fonnesbeck, Kiya Crowther, Johnny Schrenk, Kapree Kelley, Paxton Green, Rhett Coleman, and Eleanor Hamilton In 1st grade the goal was to write a complete sentence using correct punctuation, spacing, neatness, and a minimum of five words.

These students were able to complete their goal: Mrs. Ipsen’s Class: Amber Evans, Oakley Duessler, Bridger Jones, Hutch Hess, Lincoln Moss, Remi Sweeten, Lukas Deschamps, Robert Cotter, Maylee Hanks, Scarlett Smith, Hagen England In 2nd grade the goal was to solve a Thanksgiving inference mystery.

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These students were able to complete their goal: Mrs. Hawkes’ Class: Ruth Angell, Kollyns Beutler, Kendall Carson, Liberty Charles, Cam Coleman, Wade Crockett, Lila Crowther, Weston Evans, Elle Evanson, Phoebe Firth, Will Johnson, Easton Johnson, Emerie Mackey, Rowie Malm, Jacob Palmer, Kimber Phillips, Emma Price, Jonah Profaizer, Alivia Seamons, Corbin Smith, Trig Thomas, Mason Tullis, Haizen Winn Mrs. Ball’s Class: Baylor Adams, Prezli Ball, Braelyn Bastian, Barret Burbidge, Gunner Clark, Hunter Clark, GraceLynn Daniels, Kempton Daniels, Haize Davis, Carol Ferree, Tristan Hodgkin, Kaycee Maloy, Harper Maughan, Oliver Niemoller, Kallie Nimer, Daved Peterson, Piper Reel, Zachary Ward, Brianna Williams Mrs. L Jones’ Class: Vivienne Atkinson, Macie Bennett, Elizabeth Butler, Adi Clark, Maddison Green, Maliah Hansen, Azlin Jeffs, Zoe Jeffs, Sage King, Kallie Munns, Lynk Anderson, Eli Beck, Ridge Berry, Morgon Blaisdell, Mason Chabries, Wilford Deschamps, Saske Hachmeister, Wyatt Henrie, Ryden Larue, John Leavitt

PUBLIC NOTICE OF INTENT TO PROPOSE OR PROMULGATE NEW OR CHANGED AGENCY RULES The following agencies of the state of Idaho have published the complete text and all related, pertinent information concerning their intent to change or make the following rules in the latest publication of the state Administrative Bulletin.

The proposed rule public hearing request deadline is December 20, 2023, unless otherwise posted.

The proposed rule written comment submission deadline is December 27, 2023, unless otherwise posted.

(Temp & Prop) indicates the rulemaking is both Temporary and Proposed. (*PH) indicates that a public hearing has been scheduled.

IDAPA 24 – DIVISION OF OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING 11341 W Chinden Blvd, Bldg 4, Boise, ID 83714 *24-3601-2301, Rules of the Idaho State Board of Pharmacy. (*PH) Proposed rule allows for the delegation of pharmaceutical care services to appropriate support personnel and provides a verification waiver for drug outlets.

IDAPA 52 – IDAHO STATE LOTTERY 1199 Shoreline Ln, Ste 100, Boise, ID 83702 *52-0103-2301, Rules Governing Operations of the Idaho State Lottery. (*PH) Substantive changes provide lottery retailers the ability to pay prizes up to $599 with no-fee prepaid prize payment cards, electronic fund transfer, and other modern methods of payment.

NOTICES OF ADOPTION OF TEMPORARY RULE ONLY IDAPA 16 – DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND WELFARE 16-0314-2301, Hospitals Please refer to the Idaho Administrative Bulletin December 6, 2023, Volume 23-12, for the notices and text of all rulemakings, proclamations, negotiated rulemaking and public hearing information and schedules, executive orders of the Governor, and agency contact information.

Issues of the Idaho Administrative Bulletin can be viewed at www. adminrules.idaho.gov/ Office of the Administrative Rules Coordinator, Division of Financial Management, PO Box 83720, Boise, ID 83720-0032 Phone: 208-334-3900; Email: adminrules@dfm.idaho.gov #5560-12-07-23-T1

In 4th grade the goal was to pass off the x4 facts. These students were able to complete their goal: Mrs Waldrons Class: Dax Beutler, Rawley Carter, MaKelle Clark, Saige Cox, Avery Daniels, George Ferree, Ali Hanks, Draylyn Jones, Lilly Jones, Cash Kimberling, Haylen Kimberling, Macoy Luke, Xavier Mayer, Emmett Moyer, Caleb Myers, Gracie Nelson, Zach Palmer, Maizley Rupp, Maggie Schow, Jace Seevers, Abby Smith, Gannon Steed, Charlotte Teeples Mrs. Cook’s Class: Millie Ekstrom, Mariah Kronvall, Noah Jones, Tucker Velasco, Parker Lundberg, Boston Schofield, Jaxon Maloy, Colt Price, Payson Price, Brittyn Venable, Paisley Olson, Whittney Roe, Lacie Palmer, Mahayla Crowther, Frank Fesler, Rickell Call, Annika Smith, Logan Richard, Aaliyah Mourra, Addie Brower Mrs. Clark’s Class: Jagger Abeyta, Skyli Armstrong, Caroline Butler, Talyze Clemons, Troy Cottam, Alyssa Cutler, Dempsey Firth, Mackley Hawkes, Hayden Hutchens, Maudee Leavitt, Sadie Miller, Nash Naylor, James Peterson, Saunder Poulson, Gemmalyn Schwartz, Olivia Shan-

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In 5th grade Mrs. Allen’s Class: the goal was to read 4 chapter books in the months of October and November.These students were able to complete their goal: Riggin Munns, Megan Moss, Liam Atkinson, Sofia Hess, Grayson Smith, Keira Ostrom, Elijah Napier, Bremerton Lloyd, Leif Ashby, Andie Talbot, Karmyn Charles, Emery Talbot, Madelyn Gonzalez, Lineni Lavaka, Daniel Oseguera, Annabelle Shandrew, Colbie Hammer, Heber Johnson, Declan Summers, Easton Tripp Mrs. Blaisdell’s Class: the goal was to be able to identify where the 13 colonies are on a map. These students were able to complete their goal: Devin Ball, Bryten Bastian, Isaac Bird, Cherysh Brees, Eva Coleman, Ruby Coleman, Keith Hamilton, Raygun Hansen, Levi Hatch, Seya Martinsen, Rustin Montgomery, Kinsley Neal, Kayman Nimer, Cassidy Schrenk, Ruxin Smith, Thatcher Sweeten

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LOOKING BACK

1977 Dear Santa: My name is Derek Zane Gill, and I live by Robin. I would like a piggy bank. I would get my money and save my tithing. I also want a bike with two wheels. I would like blue the best. Santa, you make us very happy with you candy and toys. I think all of us should go to school.

Love, Derek Dear Santa, My name is Heath Peterson, I don’t remember what I got last year, but I don’t want it again.

Love Heath Dear Santa, My name is Dustin Smith and I live down the street. I want anything that you will bring me. I’m glad that you are so kind. I would like to give everyone a new church house.

Love Dusty Dear Santa, My name is Matt Tubbs. I’d like a cap rifle and a cap pistol and a play knife. I would like something else but I can’t think of what it was, so that’s all.

Bye, Matt Dear Santa, My name is Robin Alder, I’d like a Baby Burp, You put a diaper on your shoulder and pat her on the back and she burps. I like you cuz you give us toys. I don’t know my address, but I live on the right side of the street in Malad, Idaho.

Love Robin Dear Santa, My name is Johanna Keller, and I’d like a baby alive and a wonder woman Barbie and a Baby Burp. I have a brother and he wants a Snoop. I like you because we tell you to bring us toys and I liked the apple you put in my stocking.

I’m Heathers third next door neighbor I also want a Baby this and that and a Baby That a Way and a picnic basket and a stroller.

Love Johanna Dear Santa, I want a good grief glider and a Kenner life like Milky and a Play-Doh Fuzzy Pumper Salon.

Terry Davis (Some of the above letters to Santa were tape recorded by Nola Thomas in her kindergarten class, then transcribed.)

Dear Santa, My name is Stephen Marble, and I live on Bannock Street and we have a chimney for you to come down. I don’t know if you’ll burn your beard. I want a jeep that has a top that comes off when you first get it is and olden type cart, when you take off the top it is a hunting jeep and when you take off everything else it is just a plain jeep. I also want an Evel Kanevel and a 6,000,000 Dollar man. I like you cuz you give us toys or candy or what every else we wish for.

I think the world would like a whole bunch of love notes.

Love, Stephen Dear Santa, Please bring me a chutes Away game, hot wheels, some new cowboys boots.

That’s all my Mom say I can have.

Todd Thomas Dear Santa, Please bring me a Baby giggles. She really laughs. I would like a vacume cleaner to clean up after you leave.

Your whiskers tickled when you kissed me under the tree.

Nacona Lewis Dear Santa, How are you? Can I have a picture of an elf?

Evan Dear Santa, Please bring me a kitchen set and a baby hold. My dad made me a fireplace for my stocking. Please fill it for me.

You forgot my stocking last year.

Thanks, Lisa Anderson Dear Santa, Thancku for the toys last-yire. I want a doll. And a koolade maker. And som playdoow. And a bodoll of prfyoom.

Love, Janna Dear Santa.

I want a doll. And a dollcadl. And a babybrp. Sum 48 crayola. And a hoelyhobavan.

Love, Kimberly Dear Santa, I want a jump rope and a boseball.

Love Doug Dear Sata, Hoae are you deing? Thacyou for the towes last yir. This crismus I wlot a Bike with to traneingwils I wihc you A happ cismus luf Satucls.

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David J. 1978 Dear Santa, Will you please bring me a trampleing and a recd and a diere and a gtar and a doll and a brebe.

Your frnde, Marla Nielsen Dear Santa, I hop you can come I want a match box set and a kittecat snowmobile.

Thank you for the toyes you brot me last yir.

Your frend Shawn Dear Santa Klas I want a new boiski with too wheels.

Please. An can I have a new doll.

Please? And a sleed. I live west and trn on the left and whene you get to smerua trn rit. I am Shelly Donn Tubbs. And I want a pueno and a gitor.

I love you, Shelly Tubbs Dear Santa How are you and your wife doing.

And roodoff. if your not sick. I want twenty toys for christmas this year.

Tod D Dear Santa, I want a Deth Star spase stashin, attansolo man, a chewbocka, a luke skywalker, a mikronot collection a new telephone, a gatar and a puppy,. If you giv me a puppy be sher to giv me dog food. I want a big wheel and a Barbie doll for Leslie.

Love, Parley Jones.

Dear Santa, My list. I want a bean bag chair. Air hocky game. Foot ball aqitmant. A pellit gun. A good Christmas.

From Lance Dear Santa, I want a BB Gun this year most of all I like a lote of things but I can’t afford all the things I want I all so like BBs to go with my BB gun and a power control r-2C-2 and 36-pro and a star wars x wing filter and chbuka and a max machine and a woshntor football helmet and a bike.

Sinde Justin Brent Moon.

Dear Santa, Is it cold at the north pole? How is Mrs. Santa Is any of the reindeer sick. I want a radio for Christmas And I want a lay an egg game for Christmas to.

From Shane Howard Dear Santa, I want a Barbie and a Susin family and I want a Barbe house and I want a swimming pool for my Barbie and I want Mis. Ward to take some nice pils. from Leslie Dean Santa Claus, I have been to the North pole to see you but you was not there and neither was your raindeer but I saw a red light it was rudolff and I saw Mrs. Santa Claus but she was in bed and she looked ill. I went to go see her but when I got there she was doing the dishes. My sister is looking for another horse every year. I love you.

Love Molly Dear Santa, I have been a pretty good boy. I want a Tuff Stuff Play Saw and a Milky the Marvelous Milking Cow, a Winnie-thePooh Talking Phone, and a Tree Tots treehouse.

Love Ernest Palmer Dear Santa, I hop you can com to my hose and I want hop-hop and I want a cowboy at and I want guns and holster and I want a pistl and I want vest and I want rifl.

I Love You Leland Ward Dear Santa, I want a kit tys snow ball I want green drocken I baskit boll I long roger mask I gun over the longro jer I lnog ran jen sewt My friend Wayne Thomas Dear Santa, Please, please, bring me a snow mobile, Artec cat, and a snow sled. Please bring them to Don Gibbs in Mald and yes my little sister want 2 dolls and one doll that walks.

I like you Anthony Don Gibbs Dear Santa, This time I would like a bike and the game of states. And I would like to have the game pay day. And I would like some candy to eat and I would like some more toys. from Ivan Jensen Dear Santa, How are you I am fine. Have you made very many toys this year.

I wanted about six things but I can

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30 YEARS AGO (1993) WITH EYES as big as Mickey Mouse's, 6-year-old Jordan Keller inspects the Dr. Shock bike, one of the grand prizes in The Idaho Enterprise/Malad Merchants' Christmas Coloring Contest. Mickey Mouse is oner of the other prizes that will be given away.

45 YEARS AGO (1978) These Malad High wrestlers earned points for the Dragon squad which placed second in the five-team tourney held at Soda Springs last weekend. Front row, l to r: Steve Daniels, DeRay Williams, Mike Deschamps, Bart Neal: 2nd row: Evan Sweeten, Brad Hess, Tom Jenkins, DeVon Williams: back: Todd Jones.

only have three things. Because I am going on a trip. All I want is fuzzy pumper and a new watch and I wanted a doll the one I wanted is princes leily and that is all.

How is Miss Class doing tell her I am fine.

On Christmas night I will leave you some cookies and milk. I hop you lilh orieoes. Allwiss on Christmas night I always read Iwas the night before Christmas. We are going to get are Christmas tree. I can’t wait tell Christmas eve. All my friends can’t wait evether. We love you santa because you always bring us lots of toys. Tell you Elves Hello for me.

Love Jana Treasure Dear Santa, I whont a practis set of bonwen warose, and a night gloe race track, and a pear of skeghs.

Love Shawn Dale Davis Dear Santa, I like you I wont a ganycash gator and a satl, brital, sled, boots, book, dish set, dram set, 7 gany cash records, 3 roy rogers records, a rew sowt with a hors pathch on the shrt, ir ring, gluves.

Leila Dere Santa I wont a new ras car and a x wing filter in larg and a toy filter with loke sky walker thavater and I am in sikant grad and my tecer is mis Morgaon.

Layne Nalder Dear Santa I want Rosie and the holehobe dish set. I am in school and I do Eglish and math and art. We do reading and I am in 2 grade misses Morgen is my teather.

Merry crismas santa?

Kathy Madsen Dear Santa, I whant a oven and a doll and it is a small wold rackerd I am in my school I like Christmas very much I even wish you cuid be here I love you very very much. 2nd grad I am seven.

From Shannon Daniels Dear Santa, I like you Santa.

I want you to come. want you to come Santa.

I want a frog.

Love, Paul Dear Santa, I want a fashion photo P.J. But mom said thy don’t make them this year if you don’t get a P.J. done. I want a fashion photo Barbie. And I want a pink and white dress. The Tweety Pie dolly you gave me last year and the Kathy Quick-Curl doll need some new clothes. Tweety Pie and Kathy need slipers shoes and socks and nightgowns.

Christy need some baby clothes because Mom needs her baby clothes for the baby. She gave them all to Chrisy.

Love Krishele Willie Dear Santa, I have been babtized and all my bad sins have been threwed away so I can’t do no more bad things. I want a raceing track and a cud scout suit and Amy set. and a map to studdle and more.

Love, Torrey Christophersen Dear Santa, How are you I hope that your OK. And what I want for Christmas is a pair of boots and a mit and some creepy crallers.

This year in Primary my class is putting on the play Roudoff the red nosed raindear. I have to be an elf. I wanted to be santa but I was not quiet as tall as Pam. So I turned out to be an elf. But I guess an elf is better tan anything well hope to see ya.

Love you, Gia Beth Thorpe Dear Santa, I love you. I want a Baby wet and care.

Love Stephanie Ward Dear Santa, Thanks for the big wheel last year. Is the weather good at the north pole.

I’d like a cowboy shirt and an eraser.

I live by my Grandma Deschamps.

My Mom’s name is Paula Morby.

I’ll leave you a note that says I love you and thank you.

Love, Justin Dear Santa, When our new baby comes I’ll help dad with the food. He likes to eat.

All I want for Christmas is…Baby Wet and Care.

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Wives and Girlfriends of the Firefighters: (Front) Nora Potter, Justice Esplin, Kelsey Owens, Shanae Blaisdell, Lacie Hess, Wendy Owens. (Back) Sherma Shepherd, Wendy Jones, Kristen Huber, Hailey Smith, Leah Hunt, Samantha Willson, Nikki Schwartz, Kati Clyde, Jaime Blaisdell.

Fireman's Ball

For the 102nd time, the Malad Volunteer fire Department met to celebrate the year that was. A dinner last Friday celebrated retirements and awards, and Saturday’s raffle and fundraiser provided a chance for the volunteers and the community to let down their hair and dance. The annual tradition is one of the largest events of its type during the year, bringing the community together to celebrate the essential service provided by the valley’s firemen.

This year’s Fireman of the Year was Dylan Hunt, who received the award at the celebration dinner from last year’s winner Ryon Owens. The dinner was hosted at the Dude Ranch.

Retiring from the Fire Department was Ray Davis after serving for 22 years. According to Chief John Williams, that means that Davis has probably responded to over 1,000 calls over the years. His wife Paula was also recognized for her commitment to the department.

Davis will continue to serve as a Fire District Commissioner.

Newest firefighter Marc Esplin was introduced to the retirees. His wife Justice was on hand to take pictures at the dinner.

The raffle featured a number of items including a gun safe and gift card, recliner, bell, smoker, and binoculars. The proceeds raised money to pay for needs within the depart-

Malad’s Volunteer Firefighters (Front) Gary Shepherd, Zach Blaisdell, Dylan Hunt, Ed Jones, Todd Jones, Cody Clyde, Rob Hess, Jon Blaisdell, Marc Esplin; (Back) Chet Potter, Deric Willson, JC Vause, Donny Hunt, John Williams, Justin Schwartz, Danny Smith, Ryon Owens before Saturday’s dance

Fireman of the Year Dylan Hunt (middle) with Wendy Owens, Ryon Owens, Kelsey Owens, Leah Hunt, and Donny Hunt

New Retiree Ray Davis with his wife Paula

ment, such as equipment upgrades, station maintenance and vehicle repair. The Malad and Holbrook Fire Departments are supported by the Fire District taxes, as well as the work of people like Leah Hunt and Ray Davis, who have found ways to bring funds and equipment to the station through grants and other programs.

Former chiefs John Blaisdell and Zach Blaisdell have implemented various training exercises and summer training programs that also require funding. Many of the funds raised throughout the year are also

used for the large 4th of July Fireworks Show.

The Gun Safe and $400 Gift Card were won by Jim Davis; the Traeger Smoker was won by Nick Hiatt; Garren Atkinson won the recliner; Julie Willie won the Dough Adams created bell, and Marla McClellan won the Vortex binoculars.

Swaffles and Cream was on hand to provide food and refreshments.

Music for the event was provided by the Rough Stock Band, who

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played a combination of tried and true country, rock, and R&B songs.

As always, the ball was a great time! Chief John Williams thanks the community for its continued and much appreciated support.

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Saturday, December 9, 2023 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Tickets can be purchased at Daisy Hollow, Malad City Office, and the Iron Door box office. Tickets are $8.00/ticket, kids ages 3 and under are free.

The Rough Stock Band played throughout the night on Saturday as the crowd danced on.

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Dec. 7, 2023

Wearing our work gloves

By Allison Eliason All too often, the kids end up in the feed store or hardware store with dad. As they walk up and down the aisles helping dad shop for parts or tools or equipment for the ranch, they always seem to find something that they are so sure that they need.

Dad usually does a pretty good job of saying no, but if there is enough justifying the need and telling him how much they promise to use it, he slowly gives in.

Some days I heartily roll my eyes at the purchase but there are some days when I nod my head with approval that it really was a good buy. It doesn’t happen very often, but there have been a few occasions that I start out with the usual sigh and eye roll but have my mind changed for me when I see there was a little wisdom to the purchase.

The most recent buy was for our four year old son, a boy that just can’t stand it when dad leaves him at home. He is at that magical stage where he soaks everything in and is growing faster than this momma heart can take. With all of his siblings already in school, the house is far too quiet and helping mom with the inside chores just isn’t fun enough. And when compared to what dad does, who can blame him? Dad knows he shouldn’t leave the house without him because he knows he will have to swing around to pick him up anyway.

Whatever they are doing on the ranch, our little boy wants to be in the middle of it, just like dad.

If they are working in the shop, he needs his own tools. If they are working cows, he needs his own sorting stick. If they are moving cows, he needs his own 4wheeler, but finally compromises when dad says they can take turns driving his.

Heading with dad on a parts run to town, he saw on the shelves the one thing he didn’t have like dad and DESPERATELY needed- gloves. And he didn’t want the pair of cheap look alike gloves.

He wanted real leather gloves like dad so he could “get to work” as he said it.

I usually consider buying gloves, good gloves, for a kid a bonehead move. Experience has taught me that they will last less than a week and then they will be done for. That new pair of gloves will be lost in the field or left out for the dog to chew and bury before they can be hardly worn out. It’s a better return on investment to dig a hole and put the money in the ground than to spend it on a pair

of kid’s gloves. You at least know where the money is buried and have a pretty good chance of digging it back up. Finding a long lost glove requires more than a miracle.

Not to mention, that any time a kid is the proud owner of a pair of gloves, it is one more, or rather two more, things mom has to keep track of. Going out to work always starts with, “Mom, where are my gloves?” Mom tracking skills can rival any tracking device because it never depends on good service and is far more heavily motivated.

Determined to avoid the potential meltdown over whatever is lost this time, a mom KNOWS how to find anything that needs tracking down. But the best way to avoid such a disaster is to not give them anything to lose in the first place. Which is why we just don’t buy gloves for kids...

So you can see why my initial reaction at buying a four year old boy a pair of gloves was the heavy scoff and eye roll. With his new gloves on, my little boy hurried off after dad for whatever the last of the day held in store for them. To my surprise, both gloves came home after work and were carefully put away.

The next day brought with it a promise of more work and those gloves were hurriedly put on. And brought back in for lunch, piled up by dad’s gloves while that little boy ate. And then they went out again and again. If ever they got left at home, there was always a mad dash back to the mudroom to find them because they were a crucial must have.

That little boy started saying things like, “I gotta wear my gloves so I can build fence,” or “I need my gloves so I can carry those heavy woods,” or

“I can only work hard in my gloves.”

Aside from noticing his cute way of saying things, I noticed how these silly gloves were doing so much more than just helping him look and feel like dad. They were empowering him to do things he hadn’t done before. They were like his Dumbo feather, giving him just the boost of confidence he needed to try something new. And he treated them with such special respect and care like they were his superpower.

Before I knew it, I was nodding my head with sure approval at the purchase of those tiny leather gloves that had seemed so frivolous, but had become the means of helping grow and shape my little boy.

And I wished that I could have a magic feather or little leather gloves that could help me fly to new heights.

Life can be hard, even at its best. We have responsibilities, duties and expectations that can be heavy and seem impossible to carry day after day. The constant battle of the challenges we face, whether they are just short term or for the long haul, can make us wary. But maybe not if we have on our work gloves, those little, seemingly insignificant things that inspire, empower and enable. With our little work gloves on, there isn’t any work we can’t accomplish if we just believe it.

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Dec. 7, 2023

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Lady Dragons win Ririe Bulldog Shootout Tournament!

“We came here with a mission- to take home the championship,” Head Coach Trevor Jones told his team as they celebrated their win over Declo in the Ririe Bulldog Shootout Tournament, “And we just did that!” he finished. The Lady Dragons competed in the three day Varsity/JV tournament where, if the season goes right, they will see again at the State tournament.

Malad began their tournament play by taking on The Ambrose School of Meridian. Prepared for a tough contest, the Lady Dragons came out strong, easily handling the Archers and jumping to a quick 25-12 lead in the opening quarter. Throughout the game, senior Oaklie Hebdon led the team with 20 points and 6 steals.

Point guard Izzy Haycock put numbers up across the board for the Lady Dragons, adding 9 points, 6 rebounds, 7 assists, 1 steal and 1 block. Brynnlee Jones came in with 10 points, 3 rebounds, 1 assist and 1 steal, helping her team defeat Ambrose, 63-42.

Advancing on in the tournament bracket, the Lady Dragons took on the Firth Cougars in their Friday matchup. Having already played the Cougars in Firth, Malad knew it could be a challenging game and that they would need to play tough right from the tip off. Unfortunately, their offense had a slow start to get going as they struggled to connect with the hoop. But while they struggled to get things rolling on offense, their defense kept them in the game, taking away shooting opportunities, stealing passes and forcing the ball out of bounds. Despite their hustle on defense, Firth led at the end of the first quarter, 15-20.

But something began to click as the Lady Dragons stepped back out on the floor in the second quarter. Patiently working their offense, they passed the ball around when Hebdon found herself open on the arc and drained a three pointer. On the very next possession, she hit another three pointer to help the Lady Dragons take the lead 27-26. Falling into a groove, Hebdon managed a steal to convert into an easy lay up for two points

with another shot from outside and suddenly Malad was up 34-28.

Not letting their foot off the gas, the Lady Dragons continued to push the ball on offense and made some impressive stops on defense. Together the team totalled 16 steals against the Cougars, with Hallie Horsley and Haycock leading with 4 each, Hebdon with 3, Kiley Miller and Olivia Nelson 2 and Mikell Keetch with 1.

Battling it out to the very end, the Lady Dragons secured the victory with a pair of free throws by Keetch, with a minute left in the game, and Nelson with just 15 seconds to go in the game, making it 62-54.

With two wins behind them, the MHS girls basketball team had just one win to accomplish their goal to come out as the top team of the tournament. Coming into the games, they knew Declo would be a tough contender with their impressive shooters, strong defense and fast paced game.

But they also knew they were up for the challenge.

The Lady Dragons were first to score as Horsley put up a jumper from outside the corner on the first MHS possession. Taking the ball down the floor, Declo responded with a basket of their own, demonstrating from the start how the game was going to be.

The Hornets pulled ahead for just a moment at the start of the game, 3-6, when Hebdon drove into the key to put one off the glass with what would be her go-to move of the game to put points on the board for Malad. Coming down the floor again, Haycock found Hebdon on the deep corner after an excellent screen from Nelson leaving her wide open for the three point shot to take the lead.

Both teams brought an intensity to the game, making it also a very physical and aggressive game. Nelson would work all night, battling it out under the hoop to put up shots for the Lady Dragons, totalling up 13 points, scoring on over half of her attempts.

She would also lead the game in rebounds, grabbing 8 offensive rebounds and 6 defensive. Her counterpart on the block, Horsley, would add another 8 points, 5 rebounds and

The Malad Dragons boys basketball team is on the court and into their regular season games, starting out with “a great week of basketball,” shared Head Coach Zach Beutler.

The team filled their opening week with three big games, playing teams, programs and coaches that are some of the best in the state for years to come. Coach Beutler says, “We intentionally filled our schedule with stout teams. We want to compete against the best programs possible.”

The Dragons started their week out as they hosted the Ririe Bulldogs, the reigning 6th district champions with an excellent staff and head coach in Jordan Hamilton.

Malad had a slow start to the game, taking some time to work passed the first game jitters and settling into their rhythm.

Throughout the game they worked to whittle down the early 2-15 deficit they found themselves in to eventually take a one point lead half way through the 4th. As the minutes ticked down, Ririe regained the lead as they were able to connect with basket while the Dragon’s shots fell short. Battling it out the very end, the MHS team refused to quit until the final buzzer, falling 55-65.

The following night, the team traveled to Firth to take on the well established 2A powerhouse Cougars, led by Scott Adams - who holds the 2A record with the most state titles. Because of a pregame technical, the Cougars started the game out on the free throw line and with possession of the ball instead of the usual tipoff. Despite the rough start to the game, the Dragons came out tough to start the game, tying it up in just a few possessions.

It didn’t take long for the offense to find something working for them, a simple drive and dish. Over and over again they forced the defense to step in to block the drive, leaving a man open on the outside, ready to hit the shot. When the Cougar defense didn’t collapse in to help, the Dragons drove the open lane to hit the lay up. In the opening quarter, Braylin Tripp had six drives to the basket that would result in a lay up, dish out for open shot or a foul on the drive, taking Malad to the free throw line. After a hard fought first quarter, the Dragons were trailing by just one point, 15-16.

Malad came into the seconds quarter with great intensity, but the shots just wouldn’t fall for them. Instead of slipping into a slump, the team doubled down on defense, making it all the more challenging for Firth to convert offense into points and finding a little magic in the hustle to score off the transition. Tripp intercepted a pass on defense, taking it down to the key where he bounce passed it into Ben Peterson on the block for an easy lay in.

Zack Richardson came in for a weak side rebound, hustling the ball back into Dragon territory. He dished it off to Carter Carey for the shot which bounced off, but was picked up by forward Ryan Hubbard. Hubbard put up the rebound for two points and added a third as he hit the free throw after getting fouled on the shot.

On the other end of the floor, Hubbard came up from the block, anticipating the pass and getting the steal, passing it off to Richardson for a fast break. He burned it down the court, beating the defense, allowing

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Lady Dragons won the Ririe Bulldog Shootout!

2 blocked shots from the post.

Malad did well to play a strategic game against the Hornets, both offensively and defensively. As Declo was playing an aggressive defense, the Lady Dragons used that to their advantage, driving into the defense to draw fouls to put them on the free throw line. Leading from the line was Haycock, putting up an impressive 12 for 16 shots at the line, scoring all her points of the night on bonus shots.

Defensively, the Lady Dragons put up a tough zone defense, keying in on Declo’s outside shooter as well as denying the pass into the high post, the pivotal point of their offense. With quick movement, good communication and fast recovery, the Hornets were contested on nearly every shot.

As they had predicted it would be, the championship game was a fight to the very end. In just under a minute, both teams put up seven points, Declo desperate to pull ahead and Malad not willing to give up their hard fought lead. The Lady Dragons came out with the win as the final buzzer rang out with the score at Malad 55, Declo 51.

Coach Jones shared about the tour-

nament, saying, “The tournament was a great opportunity to play teams from all over the state. It definitely was a testing experience to play against several teams that went to state last year and I’m sure will be there again this year. Starting off against the Ambrose Archers, a state contender last year, gave us a great opportunity to play against the western conference, then a battle against up and coming Firth team from the nuclear conference and then to finish the championship game with another last year state team that returned its whole team from the canyon conference.

“Our girls are relentless. It is so fun to just watch them compete. With their tenacity, they have a real chance every time they step on the court. The girls believe in each other and cheer for each other. On the court or on the bench they lift each other up. #Family” The Lady Dragons play at home in the upcoming week, hosting the Firth Cougars on Tuesday, December 5 and then the North Fremont Huskies on Saturday, December 9.

MHS takes one of three close games as regular season opens

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Richardson to dump it back into him for two points.

The Dragons intensity and hustle kept them in the game through the second quarter, allowing them to barely take the lead, 24-23 at the half.

Malad surged through the third quarter, making plays happen on offense and converting their tough defense into scoring opportunities on the other end. They put on repeat their rebound-drive-and-dish, coupled with their fast break layups to outscore FIrth, 23-17 in the third quarter to expand their lead.

Not faltering in the final quarter, Malad continued to push the Cougars until the clock ran out. They patiently worked the ball around the outside, passing until they found the right opportunity. Peterson found the open lane, driving around and over the defense for another basket.

Richardson spotted up in the deep, right corner to hit the three, late in the fourth quarter.

Despite the Dragon’s play, Firth wasn’t backing down, and found a way to climb back within one point with just a minute on the clock. With the Cougars bringing an intense full court press, Malad had to bring their next level game if they were to pull out the win. Even against their strategic calls and plays, the Dragons held their own, capitalizing on crucial free throws and shooting opportunities as it came down the wire. In the end, it was the defense that won the game, playing such an intense defense that the Cougars couldn’t even get off a shot, without committing any fouls as the final seconds ticked down to end the game, 55-52, in favor of Malad.

Talking about the win, Coach Beutler shared, “Our boys played very well against their long athletic well coached teams. Getting a win on Firth’s floor is a huge feat.”

The Dragons finished off their opening week at home as they played the Grace Grizzlies another intense, skilled and well coached team. The games proved even more challenging as the MHS team had multiple players sit the games out as they suffered from injuries and illness.

After four, long, hardfought quarters, Malad just couldn’t hang on to the lead and fell behind by just two point, finishing the game 5153. Beutler said, “We had several players down with illness - but they battled hard nonetheless and had a couple of opportunities to take the win - but came up just short. We had some mental mistakes throughout the game that we are confident the boys will fix. Overall we were very pleased with the way they played and the progress they are showing.

“We couldn’t be more happy with where we are after week one. The boys have prepared and performed in a way that has put them in a position to be a couple of possessions away from a 3-0 first week.”

The Dragons will travel to Ririe for a three day tournament with their opening game against Teton who happens to be the biggest 3A school in the state and on paper, look to be the best team in the tournament. The coaches and team are excited for the challenge as they relish the opportunity to compete against the best.

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MHS WRESTLING

The Dragon wrestling team started their season with a great weekend of wrestling at the Dahlke Duals in American Falls. The tournament hosts 20 teams from all over Idaho. The Dragons wrestled 9 tough teams over the two days and walked away with 9 team wins and 4 undefeated wrestlers. On Friday Malad wrestled against last years 2a state champions New Plymouth and got the win 46-36. “This was a huge win for us, it let us see how we measure up against the best in the state.”

Wrestling several 4a and 3a teams the Dragons saw plenty of tough matches and did an amazing job against everyone of them.

Four Malad wrestlers went undefeated at the tournament, Jack Willie, Kimball Carter, Drake Morrison and Lex Driskel.

With the way the tournament is set up each team takes their varsity team to compete and any JV wrestlers they bring are put on teams that are needing to fill that weight class. Malad’s JV wrestlers did some great wrestling and got a lot of experience over the weekend. Josh Davis coached the JV wrestlers and was very impressed with the way they wrestled throughout the entire tournament. “All of our JV wrestlers did very well despite wrestling in a very competitive Varsity tournament. We have a lot to work on but we also have a lot to be proud of. Every wrestler fought hard and learned a lot along the way. It was a great bonding experience for our team and also for our wrestlers to work with other teams and take part

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TEAM RESULTS Malad Malad Malad Malad Malad Malad Malad Malad Malad

55 46 60 58 78 48 47 45 57

Preston 24 New Plymouth 36 Twin Falls 24 Caldwell 28 Canyon Ridge 12 American Falls 29 Marsh Valley 36 Snake River 42 Vallivue 24

98lbs Jack Willie 106lbs Ayden Potter 113lbs Kimball Carter 113lbs Jace Potter 120lbs Porter Mills 120lbs Carter Blaisdell 126lbs Sam Willie 132lbs Zane Komrofske 138lbs Drake Morrison 145lbs Oakley Maddox 152lbs Gabe Hooste 160lbs Dylan Moss 160lbs Cam Bingham 170lbs Hunter Wray 182lbs Lex Driskel 182lbs Rydon Montgomery 195lbs Blaiz Wright 220lbs Caleb Mathews

in their lineup. I heard nothing but great things about our wrestlers from the other coaches in the tournament.”

It was the perfect way to start a very busy season of wrestling.

The Lady Dragons started their season at the girls team tournament in Grace on Friday and did some amaz-

By The Malad High School Journalism Class

This past weekend the Malad Dragons boys wrestling team competed in the American Falls Donkey Duels.

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Braylee Price Evvie Williams Rylee Neilson Aaliyah Hobson

Bentley Ogelsbee Aubrey Shultz Bella McCullough

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9-0 3-6 3-0 5-1 2-1 3-3 8-1 2-7 9-0 7-2 4-5 4-3 1-1 8-1 7-0 1-4 7-1 6-3

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Boy Wrestling By: Tylee Wright and Emree Hanks

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Dezirae Haven Bella Smith

INDIVIDUAL RESULTS FOR VARSITY

Dragon

On Saturday, December 2, the Boys Basketball team played against the Grace Grizzlies. To start off the night, C-Team played their best and worked as a team. Sophomore, Boston Burbidge, said, “We should’ve won.”

While interviewing Hudson Daniels, he said, Ky Willie shot great from the three-point line. The JV team fought hard but couldn’t pull through and lost 33-30.

The Varsity team came out with a bang and Senior, Braylen Tripp, said, “The game was good. It’s not just one person making all the shots, we’ve played as a team. We haven’t won all our games, but we’re heading in the right direction and doing better than previous years.” This weekend there is a tournament. The season is looking great for all of our teams!

CHAMPIONS

Cale Carter

The Lady Dragons took 3rd at their first tournament of the season

Boys Basketball By: Addison Williams and Paisley Smith

Dec. 7, 2023

Willie, Kimball Cater, went undefeated at the tournament. The whole team got second but was undefeated overall. Blaiz Wright said,”The team did really well!” The wrestlers are excited for this coming week at Marsh Valley on Wednesday December 6th, Minico on Thursday December 7th, and then back to Marsh Valley for a tournament December 8th and 9th.

Girls Basketball By: Olivia Nelson and Purity Miller This past week the Lady Dragons C-team played against Mountain Crest. They went to Logan on Thursday, November 21. They won their game by at least 30 points.

Then on Tuesday, November 28 Mountain Crest traveled to Malad to play against our C-team. This game was closer than the other game but we ended up winning by 10 points. On Thursday, November 30th the Junior Varsity and Varsity traveled to Ririe for the annual 2023 Ririe Bulldog Shootout. The JV played first against the Ambrose Archers. We won by 30 points and moved on to the Championship Semi Finals.

The Varsity played against Ambrose Archers right after the JV fin-

Zane Komrofske working to pin his Preston opponent

ing wrestling. This tournament was the first for many of our girls and everyone of them got a win. The Lady Dragons won themselves a 3rd place trophy as a team! Coach Clark “We

are so proud of these amazing girls and the work they are putting in, it will be a great season for these girls.”

Dylan Moss getting the pin

ished. Malad played great the whole game and won 63-42. Both teams made it to the Championship Semi Finals which we played on Friday, December 1st. The JV played first against the Firth Cougars. The first half was rough but we fought back in the second quarter and beat the Firth Cougars. The JV moved on to the Championship game. The Variety also played against the Firth Cougars, it was a close game the whole time and we ended up winning 62-54.

Both teams made it to the Championship game which was played on Saturday, December 2nd. The JV played first against the Ririe Bulldogs. The first half was a rough one and in the second half we came back but barely lost. The JV took home the Runner Up Trophy. Varsity took on the Declo Hornets in the Championship game. It was a close game with a lot of ups and downs. With a close game towards the end the Lady Dragons ended up getting the win 55-51. The Varsity now has a record of 6-0! This next week the Lady Dragons take on the Firth Cougars on Tuesday, December 5th at home, and on the North Fremont Huskies on Saturday, December 8th.

Drama Club Officers By: Aubree Palmer & Katie Coatney The 2023-2024 Drama Club officers have been announced! In their last meeting, each drama club member voted on other electoral picks for the officers. The outcome is Aubree Palmer: President; Maren Sperry; Vice President; Secretary: Adi Schow;

Public Relations: Madison Alvarez; and Treasurer Doris Young. When asked about her stance on assuming the position, President Aubree Palmer remarked, “I am extremely excited to take the drama club to new heights and experiences!” Excited and ready for the year's endeavors, the new Drama Club officers are thankful for the chance to serve on the council and bring new and exciting memories to the Malad High School Drama Club members.

Girls Wrestling Article By: Bella McCullough and Kaycee Venable All of our Lady Dragon Wrestlers had a tournament this weekend from the first of December to the second. Everyone did amazing, especially since more than half of the girls are very new to the team, and it was their first match ever. The Lady Dragon’s first day was spent in Grace with about five-six other teams. The girls ended up taking third place overall, and all of the girls ended up getting at least one win each, with almost everyone getting a medal. The second day was spent in American Falls(AF) with the boys wrestling team wrestling that day as well. Many girls did great but we all had a lot of good teams with great competition. “There were some good wrestlers there today, and the girls learned some good lessons,” Coach Kade Price said after the day at AF. The girls are all super excited to wrestle in the upcoming tournament this weekend.

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