Idaho Enterprise | January 13, 2022

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January 13, 2022 |Vol. 142 No. 02

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Community Turns out for Lou Ann Thomas and Kim Jenkins

On Friday, a retirement party for Lou Ann Thomas and Kim Jenkins was held at the Oneida County Event Center. After several months of a somewhat confusing situation at the FSA office, the two decided that retirement was their best current option. “We just wanted to go out on our own terms,” Kim Jenkins told the assembled crowd. “We don’t want people to think we’re quitting—we are just in a position where this is how we figured we could do it on our own terms.”

Dozens of friends, family, farmers, ranchers, and community supporters gathered to give their thanks and show their appreciation to the two. The members of the FSA committee, as well as friends and family, arranged to mark the occasion at the Event Center in as cheerful a fashion as possible under the circumstances.

Over the summer, events at the FSA building led to Jenkins and Thomas being removed from the FSA building and into an unclear situation with regard to their status within the office. The specifics of the situation are currently under legal review, and neither the two employees nor the agency itself are able to make any official statements about the ongoing investigation. The move took people in town by surprise, and happened right before the September deadline for many federal programs, leading to a high degree of anxiety among producers in Oneida County.

Kim Jenkins addresses the crowd: “I love this job. I love working with farmers.”

Lou Ann Thomas speaks with friends and supporters at Friday’s retirement party

Thank you cards and flowers greeted Kim Jenkins and Lou Ann Thomas at the Event Center

Kim Jenkins shares a laugh with Harry Sherman, who happened to have a microphone in his vehicle.

The FSA office is currently open and able to process payments despite the lack of clarity about the employment issues.

As people streamed into the building, most stopped to hug, shake hands, and extend their support to the two. Over

the years, both Kim and Lou Ann have been most producers’ direct connection to a range of federal farm programs that are administrated out of the office.

During a busy farming and ranching season, the community needs the program coordinators

overly much during the vote.

Committee Assignments The Commissioners are each tasked with serving over a number of committees and areas of advisorship for the year, and those remained largely the same as last year’s assignments. The Commissioners meet with the boards and committees under their purview during the year, and provide advice and coordination between them and the board of commissioners, often aiding in the process of recruiting new serving members.

Commission Chairman Bill Lewis continued his oversight of the following assign-

ments—Planning and Zoning, IDAWY (Landfill), Southeast Southeast Idaho Council of Governors (SICOG), County Buildings and Facilities, Juvenile Detention, Nell J Redfield Memorial Hospital Board.

Commissioner Bob Christophersen: Southeastern Idaho Public Health Board (SIPH), Oneida County Road and Bridge and Weed Department, Parks and Recreation, Emergency Management, Waterways, Economic Development, Veterans.

Commissioner Christophersen also added the TV Translator Board to his list of assignments for the year.

Commissioner Ken

County Commissioners Meet for the First Time in 2022 ELECTION OF CHAIR AND DISTRIBUTION OF ASSIGNMENTS As is customary every new year, the first order of business for 2022 was to elect a Chairperson for the Board of County Commissioners and divvy up committee assignments among the three serving members.

As last year did not involve any changes to the makeup of the board resulting from elections or resignations, the same three individuals will serve during 2022. In another act of continuity, the Board decided to renominate Bill Lewis to the position of Chairman. He was voted in as such by the other two, who tried not to smile

to be responsive, caring, and solid in their knowledge of the local people who are directly affected by the programs themselves.

According to those who spoke with the two during the event, those are precisely the qualities that are missed with the two of

No retirement would be complete without a cake

them no longer present on a day to day basis.

As longtime residents of the valley, Thomas and Jenkins have come to know the people they

served on a one to one basis, and clearly consider most to be friends FRIDAY'S RETIREMENT PARTY On Page 10

Commissioner Ken Eliason, Chairman Bill Lewis, and Commissioner Bob Christophersen meet for their first 2022 meeting

Eliason: Oneida County Airport, Probation and Court, Oneida County Fair Board, Oneida Soil and Water Conservation District, Eastern Idaho State Fair, Public Defense Commission and Special Assistant United States Attorney (SAUSA), Oneida County Senior Citizens Center.

The Commission determined to keep the same committee assign-

ments as they had last year, with the addition of the TV Translator Board assignment to Bob Christophersen.

COUNTY COMMISSION MEETING Malad City/Waste water Station Mayor Joan Hawkins spoke to the Commission about obtaining permission for the Wastewater Treatment

project to use the land near the county livestock scales to set up a trailer for various operations during the execution of the city’s wastewater project. A meeting will be held next Tuesday at 9:00 at the city offices with the wastewater COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MEET FOR THE FIRST TIME IN 2022 On Page 4

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Malad Natives Contribute to Clearwater Analytics IPO Often, those who spent their formative years in Malad end up elsewhere, and the only things heard about them come through word of mouth from family and friends. The Enterprise would like to become a bigger voice in bringing some of the stories of former Maladites back home. In this case, three members of the Oneida county community were recently involved in an exciting event on the national business scene.

Boise-headquartered Clearwater Analytics, founded in 2004 and currently with 1,400 employees and counting in seven different countries, is among one of the many tech companies that had an IPO (Initial Public Offering) in 2021, and a successful one at that.

Clearwater provides software as a service (SaaS) that helps companies perform investment accounting, allowing them to easily generate reports, manage their investment data, and comply with increasing financial regulations.

Clearwater’s more than 1,000 clients include leading insurers, asset managers, corporations, pension plans, governments, and nonprofit organizations. The company has enjoyed solid growth year over year since its founding and debuted on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on September 24, 2021, with its stock trading under the ticker symbol “CWAN.” Three natives of Malad City have contributed to Clearwater’s success, including its recent IPO. Two of them are sisters, Sara John and Emily (John) Erickson, who were in New York City for the company’s IPO celebrations, including the ceremonious ringing of The Opening Bell® of the NYSE. Sara, as one of the company’s marketing managers, played a major role managing all of the company’s many IPO-related events and complex logistics associated with them. Sara has worked at Clearwater for nearly five years and has been one of the most dedicated and impactful team members

Emily Erickson and her husband Scott at the podium of the Stock Exchange under the bell

Clearwater employee Tyrell Hubbard with his wife Beth, with daughters Willow and Harper Sara John and Emily (John) Erickson stand with the Fearless Girl Statue at the New York Stock Exchange

not just within the Marketing team, but for the company as whole. She leads marketing campaigns and has an incredibly sharp attention to detail that has enabled her to successfully lead numerous key client events, including the company’s annual user conference that has hosted more than 300 people in Boise most years. After graduating from Malad High School, Sara earned both a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree from Idaho State University.

She lives in Boise and in her free time is an active community volunteer and a dedicated practitioner and instructor of yoga.

Sara’s sister Emily is not on the Clearwater payroll, but she is just as dedicated to the company and “bleeds Clearwater blue” along with her husband Scott Erickson, who is one of Clearwater’s executive team members and joined the company as one of its early employees. Scott currently serves as Presi-

dent, Americas and New Markets and especially with the demands of his job, Emily has been by his side since they were married in 2001 and she shares his love of travel and adventure. Emily graduated from Boise State University in 2001 with a degree in English and an emphasis in secondary education and currently spends a lot of her time volunteering at her children’s school and in her community. Emily and Scott have four wonderful children – Anna (18), Cecilia (15), Lilly (12), John (9) – and live in Garden Valley, ID. Needless to say, Sara is also a doting aunt to Emily and Scott’s children.

“Clearly Malad City and the John family have raised two amazing, fearless women, each of whom has contributed so profoundly to Clearwater’s success,” comments Susan Ganeshan, Chief Marketing Officer, Clearwater Analytics.

With a limited number of people present due to

Covid restrictions, Tyrell Hubbard wasn’t able to attend the IPO events in New York City, but his contributions as one of the leaders in Clearwater’s large Operations function are many. Tyrell graduated from Malad High School and, after missionary service in Florida, earned his bachelor’s degree from Utah State. He started his Clearwater career in January 2018 and has spent all four years in the Data department but has taken on additional responsibilities directly supporting implementations on two separate occasions. He is currently a Division Lead in Data Operations where his many responsibilities include leading, mentoring, retaining, and hiring a large team that’s critical to Clearwater’s service to its clients. Earlier this week, he officially became the first Clearwater employee to earn a Lean/Six Sigma Green Belt certification through Clearwater’s LSS pro-

gram. Tyrell’s direct manager Jonny Dittmer says, “Tyrell is a consummate leader whose talents exceed his years and he quickly ascended into management. People just love to work with him and for him. Additionally, Tyrell is exceptional in his personal execution.”

Tyrell lives in Kuna with his very loving and supportive wife, Beth, and two young girls, Willow and Harper. He is currently earning his MBA from the University of Utah. In his spare time, he loves to archery hunt and has been equally successful in this hobby, harvesting an elk in three consecutive years.

As is clear from these examples, the Malad valley serves as an excellent foundation for success.

Many people with roots here remain in the county and in the area, and contribute to the fundamental strength of the area in countless ways. Others roam a bit farther afield, and take with them the strong values of determination, commitment, and dedication to community with them wherever

they go. As in the case of Clearwater Analytics, companies throughout the country and the world benefit from the involvement of people like Emily Erickson, and Tyrell.

About Clearwater Analytics Clearwater Analytics is a global industry-leading software-as-a-service (SAAS) solution for a wide range of financial needs. Each day, the Clearwater solution reports on more than $5.6 trillion in assets for clients that include corporations, asset managers, governments, insurers, and others—helping them to make the most of the investment portfolio data with world-class client services. Investment professionals around the world trust Clearwater to deliver timely, validated investment data and analytics. More information can be found at clearwateranalytics.com.

If you have a success story you would like to see us cover involving Maladites—former or current—contact the Enterprise at our offices.

Enterprise Seeking Community Help One of the greatest assets (other than the wonderful and supportive community itself, of course) that we have here at the paper is a collection of hard copy editions dating back to the 1930s. While there are even earlier editions of the paper we do not have copies of, we are proud to maintain a mostly continuous record of news and events in Oneida county back to FDR’s second term.

Often, we are visited by people who would like to browse our back issues. Sometimes, they are looking for a particular story about an event in Malad’s history. The Earthquake of 1975.

The Deep Creek Dam burst of 1907. Haircuts of the 1960s.

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Sometimes, they are looking for stories about their friends and family—weddings, important birthdays, obituaries, sports victories, funny stories, and so on.

Usually, we are able to help whoever comes in to locate the story they are looking for after a bit of digging. Recently, we were able to help an individual locate a story containing the only known account of a relative’s birth. We were also able to locate an account of a Bigfoot sighting from 1981 we needed for a story. We’ve been able to help people find articles on their parents, their grandparents, and themselves from times past, as well as provide assistance to class reunions.

But while we do have a mostly complete collection of past issues, a recent inventory made us realize that we do have some gaps in our collection. The volumes in question are large, bound sets of papers, organized by the year (with a few exceptions).

Anecdotally, we’ve heard that people may have borrowed them for various research projects and neglected to return them. The volumes themselves are irreplaceable, since they predate the time when copies could have been archived electronically.

We are asking, then, if you happen to be in possession of any of the following years of the bound Enterprise volumes, that you reach

out to us about returning them to our library so that they might bolster and complete a research archive we will continue to offer as a free resource to the community.

While it’s unlikely that any of these are just sitting on anyone’s bookshelves (they’re very heavy), please keep your eyes out the next time you explore an attic, garage, barn or local yard sale.

We’d sincerely love to be able to maintain a complete record.

1939 1940 1958 1989—January-May 1990—December 1995 Thank you, The Idaho Enterprise

The Enterprise has purchased new safes to keep the archives safe and sound.

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The Ag Year Begins: 2022

By Allison Eliason

do it because it’s the best way we can run our opThe last two years eration. have had some serious But there are those ups and downs (most- places that we have made ly downs) for farmers changes, capitalizing on and ranchers. Time and improving genetics, maexperience has taught chinery, technology, and us that we can’t always management practices wait for the tide to turn. that have made signifMore often than not, it icant improvements to will be our own changes our ranching business. and improvements that Often when we think bring progress to our of making a change, operations. Identify- we think it needs to be ing where we can make something big and sigthose improvements is nificant and we should key, but that isn’t always see immediate, groundeasy. breaking results. But Many of our farms the truth is, nobody likes and ranches are rooted in these kinds of changes. the traditions of the gen- We resist them like it’s erations that established in our DNA. our operations. We But what if we just take pride in what our made small changes? fathers, grandfathers, There’s a story about great-grandfathers, and the British cycling team even great-great-grand- you might have heard. fathers have built before In nearly 100 years they us. But one of the most had only won 1 gold dangerous thoughts we medal in the Olympics. could employ is the Their performances idea that “we do it that were so underwhelming way because that’s how that cycling manufacturgrandpa did it.” ers wouldn’t sell them Don’t get me wrong, any equipment for fear there is plenty of room that their poor perforfor keeping to the tra- mance would be linked ditional, cowboy ways. to their products. In that Our ranch has been run- time they had been tryning cattle on the same ing to change their proranges for more than gram, looking for that 100 years. We calve, one thing that would brand, doctor, and wean change it all. out on the range with In 2003 they finalsome cows, never com- ly had a breakthrough, ing back to the home but in ways they hadn’t ranch, just like they did expected when Dave all those years ago. We Brailsford was hired as

the new performance strategy to see progress director. Brailsford’s in our own operations philosophy, referred to by making those small as the “aggregation of changes. And let’s admarginal gains,” was mit that attempting to centered around the make small changes are idea that by improving honestly more realistic, several areas by insig- more achievable, and nificant margins, signif- certainly less painful to icant progress would be apply. made. Brailsford said, The best place to “The whole principle start making those came from the idea that small changes is, well, if you broke down ev- anywhere. Start first erything you could think where you can. There is of that goes into riding a something today where bike, and then improve you can make a small, it by 1 percent, you will seemingly insignificant get a significant increase change that will make a when you put them all difference. together.”

Start by improving They went to work your record keeping. I looking for the obvious once heard someone and not so obvious ways say, “You can’t improve they could improve their what you don’t meacycling. They adjusted sure.” It doesn’t have to their seats, the fabric of be fancy or complicattheir racing suits, lotions ed. Pull out a notebook, for better muscle recov- a little RedBook from ery, hand washing to re- the feed store, create a duce illnesses, even their spreadsheet, or find an pillows and mattress for app. You can record better sleep. anything for herd man And it worked. agement, feed rations At the very next and routines, price comOlympic games, Britain parisons, start dates, won 60% of the cycling end dates, or field and gold medals awarded. grazing conditions. By At the following Olym- making a record you can pic games, they set nine see patterns, trends, and Olympic records and those areas that you can seven world records. change.

They proved that over Maintaining and keeptime, small changes in ing up with so many a variety of ways could acres can seem overbring about greater re- whelming, but simply sults. cleaning up what’s in It stands to reason that front of you is the best we can employ the same place to start. See an

old piece of wire, pick it up. Find old bailing twine out in the field, pick it up. Gather up those rocks that are sure to cause havoc when you put up hay this summer.

Sure, there’s probably more where that came from but before long a good clean up is well under way.

Carrying a pair of wire stretchers and a roll of wire will make it easy to fix up those patches of fence that are in need of a little repair. There will always be those places that need a complete overhaul, but there are enough other spots where a quick fence clip or tightening up are just what you need to keep the cows in.

Set an equipment maintenance schedule for anything that will spend time in the shop.

Keeping all the tractors, implements, trucks, or even 4 wheelers well maintained will help them stay in better condition longer, saving you both time and money.

There may be ways you want to make improvements, but you are unsure of how to go about it. Finding someone that has experience in that particular field can help you make those changes. Such consultants could include a vet to help improve your vaccination program, a

feed consultant to help with your herd nutrition, agronomists to boost soil conditions, or a sales rep that is on top of the current market trends.

Getting an early start, whether it is to start a new day, pulling out the farming equipment, getting irrigation water started or preparing contracts, is always a good change to employ.

Without fail, something will always come up to put a kink in your plan and an early start will help make sure that you won’t have to rush to get the job done or settle for good enough.

You can improve herd health with small changes to feed, more health checks, and keeping a doctoring box and means available. Making small enhancements to branding, turning out, herd bull programs, weaning, and culling can overtime make meaningful changes for the future trajectory of your herd.

We all know change can be a hard thing, but it is inevitable. Without changing or adapting we just coast and, to continue with our lessons from cycling, coasting means we are going downhill.

Start today to make those small changes to improve your farming or ranching operation.

Fair Board Meets to Begin 2022’s Fair Season On Thursday, January 6th, the Oneida County Fair Board met for their first meeting of 2022.

The meeting’s primary agenda items were the distribution of duties among the members for the upcoming Fair season, a change of leadership, and suggestions for new board members.

Stock Contractor Bids Two bids were presented to the Fair Board for the Stock Contractor for the 2022 season.

The first was from the P9 Rodeo Group, run by the Pence Family from Western Idaho. The bid was quite a bit larger than those accepted in the past, and ultimately the board decided to accept the lower bid from Diamond H, which was the Stock Contractor for the 2021 Fair. The Board agreed that Diamond H had done a good job in the past.

The issue of restricting pyrotechnics for this year’s fair was also discussed, as the resulting noise had been the subject of some complaints in the past.

Member Assignments Many of the events that have been popular in the past were considered for this year, including the MotoCross event, Team Roping and Team Branding events, the Scales and Tails reptile show, musical entertainment, and various kids' entertainment attractions.

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coordinating with the Scales and Tails contractor. The new member was slated to be in charge of arranging for and with the vendors.

Everyone on the board will be involved with creating the Fair Book, outlining the events and categories. Todd Thomas will continue overseeing the racing events. Kenneth Moss was assigned to the Saturday Family Night events and the Team Roping event. Rhett Daniels was tasked with helping Patrick Werk with the overall rodeo organization, as well as arranging the Raffle prizes. John Hardy will be taking on tasks as they develop, and assisting with the Saturday Night Events. The 4-H and Open Class categories will be overseen by the Extension Office, with the coordination of former Board member Donna Potter.

Other entertainment events during the course of the Fair will be arranged by various members of the Board.

There are plans to renew the MotoCross and ATV event, which featured the very popular local competition last year, as well as exhibition riding provided by the event contractors. Various musical acts were discussed as possibilities for the year. Last year, the Rough Stock Band provided musical entertainment.

There was a discussion about arranging for a hypnotist again for the year, as well as a number of other entertainment options.

This year’s raffle has

already arranged for a new generator, and discussions were begun about suggestions for the remaining prizes, which at present include the possibility of a rifle and a pistol, as well as something similar to last year’s spotting scope.

Payments of Awards and Judges The Board noted a lack of clarity about the need to have funds taken from the Fair Board and given to 4-H/Extension Office for the payment of judges. Discussion about how the budget allocation for the judges/awards works between the Fair Board and the 4-H involved suggestions for streamlining the process. Due to some issues with transitions in the Extension Office and other factors, there were some costs accrued during the year that were not discovered until later in the budgetary process.

The Board would like to make those potential costs more transparent earlier in the process going forward.

New Members Patrick Werk, who served as the Chairman of the Fair Board for the 2021 season, stepped down from the position and was named Vice Chairman. The Board voted to name current Board member Kenneth Moss, Jr. as the new chairman. To replace Donna Potter, the Board took suggestions for new board members, and County Commissioner Ken Eliason (who is the Commissioner assigned to Fair Board) will be contact-

The Fair Board meets with members of the Extension Office to discuss 2022’s Fair season

ing nominees before the next Board meeting, when they hope to be able to welcome their new member. The Fair is one of the most important economic and community events in the county, and requires a dedicated group of individuals to ensure a high-quality and well-executed event.

During the lead up to the event, and of course during the Fair itself, Board membership is time-consuming but critical to the event’s success.

Groundskeeper Ad It was determined to place an ad for a groundskeeper for this year’s Fair season. The Board discussed the timing of the ad, in order to provide a long enough window of time for responses, but a narrow enough one to create an easy transition into the position for applicants. An ad for groundskeeping should be ready by the Febru-

ary meeting, and posted within the near term.

Racetrack Improvements A number of potential improvements to the racetrack were discussed, including painting, new gates, a new sound system, and a better power supply/system. The current power supply to outbuildings has created some issues in the past, with external power needs sometimes overwhelming the system.

Accommodations for Elevator Relocation As a result of planned remodeling/construction at the courthouse this summer, the Oneida County Courts will be relocating to the Event Center for several months. The elevator in the courthouse will be undergoing substantial renovation/construction, which will create too much noise for judicial proceedings. In the interim, the court will be held in the meeting

room at the Event Center, which is currently the location of a number of County meetings. In addition to the Fair Board meetings, those for Planning and Zoning and the County Commissioners, as well as others, are held in the facility. By agreement, the court will not schedule meetings during the time surrounding the Fair itself. In the meantime, the Board will likely relocate to its old meeting site at the County Road and Bridge facility.

The 2022 Fair Board Chair: Kenneth Moss, Jr Vice Chair: Patrick Werk Members: Lacey Clark, Rhett Daniels, John Hardy, Todd Thomas Secretary: Diane Skidmore Commissioner: Ken Eliason

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contractor, Whitaker, to further discuss this possible arrangement.

Diana Dredge was on hand to explain that her department would need to survey their current operations in order to determine the most feasible location for housing a trailer for a term potentially as long as two years. The location is currently where the county stockpiles various material, such as chips. It was generally believed that with some arrangement, the location would likely be suitable for hosting the trailer. The Commission and the Road and Bridge department agreed to provide a recommendation to the contractor and city for next week’s meeting.

Part time deputy treasurer A motion had been discussed previously to hire part time help for the treasurer’s office for a total of 12 weeks.

County Treasurer Leah Love spoke to the Commission about moving forward with the hire.

Bill Lewis expressed his belief that the part time hire would probably require more than 12 weeks—potentially 6 months—in order to be most effective. A pay scale of $14/hour had been suggested, with the idea that the employee would be qualified for an increase in pay early in their term, depending on performance. The employee would be an addition to the treasurer’s office to provide support for a number of functions The term of up to six months in a 19.5/hr week part time position and the starting wage of $14/hr were motioned and passed. A job announcement will be publicly posted soon.

Cherry Creek Estates PLAT Mick Udy spoke to the Commission about postponing a decision on the Cherry Creek development plan. He feels that the process is nearly complete, but his office is waiting for a final survey from JUB before moving forward.

The development will be about a mile south of the rest area in Cherry Creek, near the cemetery. Phase One of the project will involve 8 lots, which will need to be approved before any further progress on the PLAT can be made. The development would be on county property, and will involve improvements to the existing county roads involved.

The builder has committed to the required fencing, grading, drainage, and other aspects of the project, as specified in the development code.

A final presentation to the commission was postponed until the next meeting.

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Probation office. The issue was tabled for further discussion.

Printer Contract for Probation Office Probation Officer Gabe Jimenez spoke to the commission about the need for a new printer for the Probation office. He reported that the current printer is no longer able to produce legal quality documents reliably or effectively. Jimenez suggested a plan to lease a printer from a new supplier.

The current contractor was reported to be inconsistent with regard to maintenance calls, and the Probation office would like to establish a more reliable contract under lease, which would eliminate the need for toner and other associated costs, as well as provide for repair and upkeep. Many county offices use a similar arrangement, including the Clerk’s and Assessor’s offices. Copies for the Probation Office are essential for the paperwork required to work cases. A further exploration of the possible options was agreed to.

Industrial Park Road leading to 100W The road going into Hess Pumice from 100W was discussed.

The County would like to give the City back the road, as it is currently under county control, but is within the borders of the city itself, or at least the majority of the road space is. Mayor Hawkins said that she would like to speak with Tyler Webster, the City’s superintendent, about the necessary upkeep and maintenance that stewardship of the road would involve. It was observed that Hess was largely involved with the upkeep of the road as it is, though were there to be any new development along the road, it would reduce the bureaucracy required for the city to determine development/building issues in the area. Mayor Hawkins determined to put the issue on the agenda for the next city council meeting, the second Wednesday of the month.

Security Cameras for Road and Bridge Lisa Baker and Diana Dredge spoke with the Commission about security cameras for the Road and Bridge Building. Recently, a stolen vehicle was abandoned outside the building, and in the past, additional vehicles have been left on the premises. Several facilities throughout the county have been broken into within the last few years. Currently, there are no security cameras at the building, which would be useful for general safety, and reporting for similar incidents in the future.

The potential funding source for such cameras was discussed.

The potential to obtain funding through one of the Emergency Preparedness grants was raised. The widespread availability of consumer-grade security cameras using Wi-Fi was also discussed. The

Department requested 3 of overtime hours that closing the budget year when upgrades become cameras and a system to accumulate during es- for the county officially. available the phone’s Lon Colton has been user generally returns monitor them. The issue pecially heavy weathwas tabled until a later er events. When it is appointed to serve on the phone to the phone meeting. known that a weather the National Elections company for a credit toCloseout for old Hwy event may be approach- Committee as one of ward the new phone. In representatives this case, Judge Hooste 37 construction grant ing, department manag- two has requested to keep from Idaho. phase 3 ers do their best to scale The legislature plans his old phone and pay The northern end of work hours in anticithe extension to the pation of the potential to present 14 bills during an amount to the county Narrows has been chip need for the extra hours this term related to elec- equivalent to the credit sealed under a recent which will be required tions, including provi- that would be garnered sions for post-election from the trade in. The grant for $100,000. The to remediate them. total project cost was The Personnel policy audits. A number of oth- motion to permit this $250,000, including allows for an “Emergen- er election-related topics transaction was made man hours, equipment, cy Callout” in situations are under discussion by and carried.

4-CASI Economic and other expenses. The where the county re- county clerks across the Development $100,000 was dedicated sources need to be mobi- state and country. The A replacement hire for to materials for the proj- lized for road clearance. legislative session bean open position of Ecoect. The Commission A motion to change the gins this week.

The Clerk’s Office nomic Development Comotioned to close out comp time to account the grant, and sign the for the unscheduled hol- expects the approval of ordinator has not been final document. The RB iday hours to emergency continued PILT (Pay- found at this point. The department discussed Callout time was made ment In Lieu of Taxes) scheduled hire ended up other grants that are cur- and passed. A decision funding, and reports being unable to serve rently under the applica- to clarify the comp time that the first half of the due to a conflict of intion process. One of the situation for the future ARPA money for the terest.

Prequalification of potential grants would was put on the agenda year has been received.

Colton expressed his Elevator Contractors go toward creating a for the next meeting.

The Assessor, Treacontinued belief that new transportation plan Road and Bridge surer, Clerk, Attorney planning for expendifor the county. A bridge Report and others decided after tures at least five years in need of a railing in Diana Dredge reportWoodruff was also dis- ed that the department out would allow for the process of the Event cussed. had obviously been very better and more prudent Center’s construction to Boundary Line busy plowing since the financial management. pre-qualify contractors overlaps and other last meeting. She re- He mentioned a num- for the elevator renovacounty property along ported on the fact that a ber of buildings owned tion/construction proDaniels Road number of new employ- by the county that were cess. Of the total numDaniels road out of ees within the depart- likely to be in need of ber of applicants for the town is in need of a ment had been adjusting renovation and mainte- bid, two decided not to clear plan for maintain- to the tasks associated nance within that time move further, one failed ing control of county with a heavy winter very frame, and again sug- to turn in the pre-qualiroads which overlap well. The department gested that coordination fication application, and with and abut private has received a number between various depart- five submitted their docproperty. Primarily at of compliments from ments about their po- uments. The pre-qualapplication issue are corner pieces residents who expressed tential future expenses ification requires a number of would be wise, and rein locations where de- gratitude for the hours supporting documents sult in a more systematic velopment may occur in and skill put in by the the future.

Road department during updating of the county’s which are necessary to move forward with the infrastructure.

Secret Canyon a busy season. proposal/bidding proPublic Defense ExpenFindings of Fact The new truck will not cess and allow contracditure Report The official document be delivered until closer A report outlining the tors to receive an RFP. to complete the narrow- to March, when the deCommissioners expenditures over the The ing of the Secret Can- partment plans to chip needed to determine last fiscal year for pubyon road right of way and seal and dust guard how many of the five lic defense was present(from a 50 foot to 25 a number of roads. submitted applications ed to the commission. foot right of way) was New locations for presented by the County gravel pits, which might Some discussion of the would move on to the Attorney’s Office to the be used to create more future need for addition- next phase of the bidCommission. The road efficient infrastructure al public defenders was ding process. One of in question has been for maintaining and im- had. The 2021 Indigent contractors was excludExpenditure ed for a variety of issues moved from its original proving roads farther out Defense Report and Public De- with their application. location to its current into the county were disfense Expenditure Re- Two of the contractors one over time, and the cussed. The potential to ports were approved by were missing Public county is interested in lease some areas closer Works licenses for Idathe Commission. maintaining public ac- to Stone and the western ho, as well as financial Commissioner District cess through the prop- part of the county would records for this stage of Map Report erty. A motion to accept allow for less travel bethe process. The ComEvery census results the Secret Canyon Find- tween the current gravmission discussed rein a review of the comings of Fact and Conclu- el pits and more remote quiring a Public Works missioner districts for sion of Law document roads was mentioned. license as a requisite the county.

Ideally, the was made and passed.

Dredge reported that for the bid, as well as districts will be fairly Holiday Pay/Emergen- she felt the current staffcomplete financial stateequal in terms of the cy Callout clarification ing levels were satisfacments in the event of a number of people repDuring the Christ- tory as far as being able low bid.

In total, four of resented.

In order to mas holiday, employ- to perform the duties the applicants were prebe exactly equal, each ees of Road and Bridge required of the departworked over several va- ment. The Commission district would require qualified for the bidding cation days as a result of expressed their gratitude 1,521 people. While not process by a motion carthe winter storms that to the Road and Bridge quite as exact as that, ried by the Commission.

Building Permit came through. Owing to department for their ef- about 80 people were Comparison recommended to be rethe schedule, the sched- forts and professionalBuilding Permits from organized from District uled holiday hours were ism.

2021 were compared 1 (1,520) to District 2 reallocated to surround- Clerk/Auditor Report to those from 2020. In (1,475) in order to bring ing days in the schedLon Colton reported terms of new homes, the distribution into an ule. According to the on behalf of the Clerk’s the numbers have been acceptable margin for Personnel manual, sub- Office. The office will rising fairly steadily. state requirements.

Disstitute holidays are pro- be holding a school disvided for in a circum- trict election later this trict 3 will contain 1,551 In 2019, there were 14 stance where employees year, and a range of mid- people under that ar- new home permits isare scheduled on an term elections during the rangement. Due to nat- sued; in 2020 there were emergency basis during fall. There are a number ural geography and pop- 26 issued; in 2021, the what would otherwise of trials on the books ulation dynamics, the number rose to 42. The be holidays. This spe- that are scheduled into arrangement makes the number of ag building cifically applies to the the next several months. most sense given where permits has stayed fairly Road Crew. Due to the Various COVID related people live in town and consistent. There were unpredictable nature of restrictions have result- throughout the county. 5 commercial building winter storms, weekend ed in a slower process- The Commission Dis- permits in 2021, after hours can create some ing of the docket than trict Map was approved none the year before. by the Commission. problems with schedul- usual.

COUNTY The auditor has been Cell Phone Buyout/ ing normal weekly work COMMISSIONERS Judge Hooste hours within the depart- given financial inforMEET FOR THE FIRST mation from the county Under the county’s ment. On Fridays, for TIME IN 2022 instance, workers are as a preliminary step to policy regarding phones, On Page 9 often called in to remove snow or slush to ONEIDA COUNTY BUILDING PERMITS make roads passable, Building permits in Oneida County has steadily increased over the last few which can potentially years. put the Road Crew into an overtime situation.

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THANK YOU We would like to thank everyone who brought food, sent cards and flowers, called and showed love and compassion to our family at the passing of our husband, father, and grandfather, Keith N.

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PUBLIC NOTICE ORDINANCE NO. ___________

5. The content of all hearing notices shall be provided as follows:

the Commission within ten (10) days after notice of the decision has been issued.

AN ORDINANCE OF ONEIDA COUNTY, IDAHO, A POLITICAL SUBDIVISION OF THE STATE OF IDAHO, AMENDING ONEIDA COUNTY DEVELOPMENT CODE; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; REPEALING CONFLICTING ORDINANCES AND PROVISIONS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

a. By first class mail; to all owners of property within one thousand (1,000) feet of the site, at least fifteen (15) days before the hearing;

e. The Board shall determine whether the final plat is in compliance with the subdivision permit, the comprehensive plan, and this ordinance. If it finds that the final plat complies, it shall approve that plat. If it finds that the final plat fails to comply, it shall disapprove that plat. Conditions may be attached to board approval of a final plat.

WHEREAS, Oneida County, is a political subdivision of the State of Idaho operating under the laws of the State of Idaho; and, WHEREAS, pursuant to Chapter 65, Title 67, and Chapter 50, Title 13, Idaho Code, Oneida County has the authority to adopt, establish, and amend the Oneida County Development Code; and WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners have determined that good cause exists for amending the Oneida County Development Code to protect the public health and safety of the County; and WHEREAS, the proposed changes to the Oneida County Development Code are in accordance with the Oneida County 2017 Comprehensive Plan; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF ONEIDA COUNTY, A POLITICAL SUBDIVISION OF THE STATE OF IDAHO; SECTION 01: That Class II Permit Procedure under Chapter 6, Section 3 is hereby amended, to read as follows with underline text to be added: CLASS II PERMIT PROCEDURE: The purpose of the Class II permit procedure is to assure effective regulation of developments that may have significant impacts on public facilities, environmental quality, or neighboring uses. The Class II permit procedure shall be as follows: 1. PREAPPLICATION: Prior to the submittal of any Class II Permit subdivision application, the applicant shall have completed a preapplication conference.

An applicant seeking a preapplication conference shall submit one copy, on eleven by seventeen inch (11 x 17") paper, of a concept plan to the Administrator.

b. By newspaper publication; three (3) legal notices in the local newspaper, with the first newspaper notice appearing at least fifteen (15) days prior to the hearing and the second one a week later. c. By first class mail or email; to all potentially affected public agencies, including the appropriate school and fire protection districts, and other interested parties on a list maintained by the Administrator; and d. By posting at least ten (10) days before the hearing, a sign conveying the required notice shall be placed on the development site. Such signs shall be clearly visible from the nearest public road and may be placed at a point of access to the site, rather than on the site where the Administrator determines that so doing will provide more effective notice.

The actual cost of mail and newspaper notice shall be in addition to the application fee required. No permit shall be issued until payment is received.

Notice as provided in this section shall not be required for minor subdivisions as defined in Chapter 1 of this code.

6. The Commission shall conduct a hearing on the proposed development. No application shall be granted without public input, except for applications for minor subdivisions as defined in Chapter 1 of this code, unless otherwise determined to be appropriate by the Commission.

7. The Commission shall determine whether the proposed development is in compliance with the comprehensive plan and all requirements of this ordinance. If the proposed development complies with all applicable absolute performance standards of this ordinance and has a cumulative score sufficient to permit the proposed density on the relative performance standards of this ordinance, the application for a permit shall be approved. If the proposed development fails to comply with any applicable absolute performance standard of this ordinance or has a cumulative score insufficient to permit the proposed density on the relative performance standards of this ordinance, the application for a permit shall be disapproved. Conditions may be attached to approval of any permit.

The concept plan shall include, but is not limited to, vicinity map, including all properties of record within one-half (1/2) mile of the site; adjacent property map showing existing buildings, roads, irrigation facilities, drainage, and other key natural features; and plat map showing proposed lots, roads, open space, general utilities/services, existing trees over four inch (4") caliper in size, existing buildings, and all waterways (including floodplain, wetlands, etc.). The concept plan shall show all parcels under forty (40) acres that are contiguous to the parcel to be subdivided and are under the same ownership. For a minor subdivision, the Administrator determines which elements of a concept plan are required and which may be omitted.

8. The Administrator shall notify the developer and interested parties of the Commission’s decision within forty-five (45) days.

The Administrator shall schedule and hold the preapplication conference within thirty (30) days from the submittal date unless the applicant agrees to additional time.

a. The Commission shall place the final plat on the agenda of the next Commission meeting.

A preapplication conference allows the applicant an opportunity to meet with the Administrator and other agency/department representatives deemed appropriate by the Administrator. Items to be reviewed shall include, but are not limited to: a. The subdivision process. b. Overall design, lot sizes, and road layout. c. Preliminary utility design. d. Conformity with the comprehensive plan and the development code. e. Potential on site and off site impacts/mitigation. f. Off site/on site improvements.

The Administrator may require additional preapplication conferences when the proposed subdivision is extraordinarily complex, proposes large impacts to Oneida County public services, or requires extraordinary department staff time.

The Administrator shall provide the applicant with a written notice to proceed, which includes a statement of issues, concerns, and recommendations deemed important by department staff and participating agencies/ departments. The notice to proceed shall be mailed to the applicant within fourteen (14) days of the completion of the preapplication conference.

The notice to proceed allows the applicant to submit an application for subdivision review. A notice to proceed states that the proposed subdivision has been reviewed by appropriate staff and agencies and that the applicant is eligible to submit an application. It does not constitute an approval in any way.

A notice to proceed is valid for a period of one hundred twenty (120) days. The Administrator may extend the duration of the notice to proceed for an additional ninety (90) days if conditions of the preapplication review have not materially changed. After expiration of a notice to proceed, the applicant shall be required to resubmit the application for a preapplication conference.

2. The developer shall file a properly completed application form, the required supporting materials, and the required application fee.

3. The Administrator shall schedule a hearing for the application on the agenda of the next regular Commission meeting for which the notice requirements can be met, and at which time will permit its proper review.

4. The Administrator may contract for professional review of the application, with the cost of that review being covered by the Developer. Such reviews shall be prepared in the form of a written report submitted to the Commission for use at the hearing. The Administrator shall, upon its receipt, provide a copy of this report to the developer and place it on file for public review with the other application materials.

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9. The Commission’s decision may be appealed to the Board using the appeals procedure. A notice of any such appeal shall be filed with the County Clerk or Administrator within twenty (20) days after notice of the decision has been issued. Developers proceed at their own risk during this appeals period.

10. The Developer may file a final plat with the Commission at any time after the Class II permit for a subdivision is approved.

b. No public notice or hearing is required for final plats, but no final plat shall be reviewed if the developer or a representative is not present. c. The Commission shall review the final plat and determine whether it is in compliance with the subdivision permit, the comprehensive plan, and this ordinance. If it finds that the final plat complies, it shall approve that plat and recommend that it be signed by the Board. If it finds that the final plat fails to comply, it shall disapprove that plat and recommend that it not be signed by the Board.

Conditions may be attached to approval of a final plat. d. If the Commission approves the final plat, the Board shall place it on the agenda of the next regular board meeting. Commission disapproval of a final plat may be appealed to the Board using the appeals procedure. A notice of any such appeal shall be filed with

f. The Board shall notify the developer and interested parties of the Board’s decision within ten (10) days.

g. Prior to final approval of any subdivision, the subdivider shall enter into an agreement with Oneida County which shall be substantially in the following form (Appendix E).

h. In lieu of the actual completion by the subdivider and acceptance by the Board of the improvements required by this title, and before the Commission staff will approve the recordation of the final plat, the subdivider shall guarantee the installation and construction of the required improvements within eighteen (18) months from the date of final approval, and that the improvements shall be maintained in a state of good repair, free from defective material or workmanship, for a period of one (1) year from the date of completion by one (1) or more of the following methods (Appendix F): i. The owner/developer must sign the final plat within thirty (30) days of final approval by the Board.

SECTION 02: That Chapter 6 is hereby amended to add Section 10, to read as follows with underline text to be added:

6-10 DEEDS AND LEGAL DESCRIPTIONS REQUIRED

Upon splitting of or creation of any parcel of land, a legally issued deed containing a valid legal description for any created parcels of land and for each remaining parcel of land, and shall be issued and recorded with the Oneida County Clerk and a copy thereof provided to the Oneida County Assessor. No permit shall be granted or valid under this title without compliance with this section.

SECTION 03: FORMATTING CONTINUITY - That the entire ordinance is hereby edited to ensure formatting and style continuity, but that in no way changes the substance or provisions therein.

SECTION 04: SEVERABILITY - This ordinance is hereby declared to be severable. Should any portion of this ordinance be declared invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect and shall be read to carry out the purpose(s) of the ordinance before the declaration of partial invalidity.

SECTION 05: REPEAL OF CONFLICTING PROVISIONS - All provisions of current County ordinances which conflict with the provisions of this ordinance are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict. Further, Oneida County Ordinance _______ is hereby specifically repealed.

SECTION 06: EFFECTIVE DATE - This ordinance shall be effective upon its passage and publication as provided by law.

PASSED, ADOPTED, APPROVED AND ENACTED by the Board of County Commissioners as an ordinance of the County of Oneida on the ________ day of _______________, 2021.

COUNTY OF ONEIDA: BOARD OF ONEIDA COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

________________________________________ BILL LEWIS, Chairman/Commissioner ___________________________________________ ROBERT CHRISTOPHERESEN, Commissioner ___________________________________________ KEN ELIASON, Commissioner ATTEST: ___________________________________________ MATTHEW LON COLTON, Oneida County Clerk #5382-1-13-20-27-22-T3

MALAD CITY Financial Summary Quarter Ending: 12/31/2021 Beginning

Ending

Balance Fund:

Balance

9/30/2021

12/31/2021

Disbursement s

Receipts

General

$

657,360.81

$

$

$

Income/Operations

$ 1,109,861.49

$

$

$ 1,264,121.05

Cemetery

$

45,450.21

$

$

-

$

50,006.32

Water Bond

$

45,686.84

$

$

-

$

78,691.15

Reserves - Unencumbered

$

206,571.66

$

$

-

$

206,631.69

Grant Accounts

$

229,830.17

$

$

-

$

229,830.17

Malad City Community Foundation

$

65,035.50

$

$

$

75,135.50

-

$ 2,359,796.68

$

$

$ 2,490,116.10

TOTAL:

328,490.53

(400,151.12)

(240,143.85)

394,403.41

4,556.11

33,004.31

60.03

22,200.00

782,714.39

-

(12,100.00)

(652,394.97)

585,700.22

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SCHOOL MENU Malad Elementary Breakfast Monday, January 17 - Cereal Assortment, Muffins, Fruit, Juice/Milk Tuesday, January 18 - Cereal Assortment, Cheese Breadstick, Fruit, Juice/ Milk Wednesday, January 19 - Cereal Assortment, Max Pancake, Fruit, Juice/ Milk Thursday, January 20 - Cereal Assortment, Breakfast Bar, Fruit, Juice/ Milk Malad Middle Breakfast Monday, January 17 - Cereal Assortment, Breakfast Scramble, Fruit, Juice/Milk Tuesday, January 18 - Cereal Assortment, Mini Strawberry Bagel, Fruit, Juice/Milk Wednesday, January 19 - Cereal Assortment, Waffle, Fruit, Juice/Milk Thursday, January 20 - Cereal Assortment, Breakfast Pizza, Fruit, Juice/ Milk Malad High Breakfast Monday, January 17 - Cereal Assortment, Breakfast Scramble, Fruit, Juice/Milk Tuesday, January 18 - Cereal Assortment, Mini Strawberry Bagel, Fruit, Juice/Milk Wednesday, January 19 - Cereal Assortment, Waffle, Fruit, Juice/Milk Thursday, January 20 - Cereal Assortment, Breakfast Pizza, Fruit, Juice/ Milk Choices of Milk, Fresh Fruit & Veggies Served Daily in all Schools Malad Elementary Lunch Monday, January 17 – Mini Corn Dogs, Baked Fries, PBJ/Chex Mix/ Cheese Sticks, Food Choice – Carrot Sticks or Pears Tuesday, January 18 – Pizza Ripper, Caesar Salad, PBJ/Chex Mix/Cheese Sticks, Food Choice – Cucumber Slices or Mandarin Oranges Wednesday, January 19 – Mandarin Chicken Bowl, Breadstick, PBJ/Chex

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Mix/Cheese Sticks, Food Choice – Green Beans or Strawberries/Blueberries Thursday, January 20 – Nachos w/ Beef, PBJ/Chex Mix/Cheese Sticks, Food Choice – Corn or Mixed Fruit Malad Middle Lunch Monday, January 17 – Tex Mex Mac, Breadstick, Salad Bar, Food Choice – Carrot Sticks or Pears Tuesday, January 18 – Chicken Fajita, Spanish Rice, Salad Bar, Food Choice – Corn or Peaches Wednesday, January 19 – Southwest Burrito, Tater Tots, Salad Bar, Food Choice – Broccoli or Mandarin Oranges Thursday, January 20 – Chicken Tenders, Mashed Potato, Roll, Salad Bar, Food Choice – Green Beans or Mixed Fruit Malad High Lunch Monday, January 17 – Tex Mex Mac, Breadstick, Salad Bar, Food Choice – Carrot Sticks or Pears Tuesday, January 18 – Chicken Fajita, Spanish Rice, Salad Bar, Food Choice – Corn or Peaches Wednesday, January 19 – Southwest Burrito, Tater Tots, Salad Bar, Food Choice – Broccoli or Mandarin Oranges Thursday, January 20 – Chicken Tenders, Mashed Potato, Roll, Salad Bar, Food Choice – Green Beans or Mixed Fruit

We had a row at our house the other night. Let me explain. Most evenings Elle, Hadley and I watch a “Good Witch” rerun. It is kind of my current version of a bedtime story. (Don’t be judging, we still read every day.)

Anyway, it is typical Hallmark-happily-ever-after and we like it, except Elle was losing interest. The night before, she jabbered, stood on her head, got a drink, and basically didn’t pay any attention to the show. So, on this night, when it was

time for “Good Witch,” we hollered downstairs to her, and when she didn’t respond, we didn’t push the issue. Hadley and I got comfy, and we watched our show.

When it was over, Hadley headed downstairs for bed. And Elle, who had been downstairs, wanted to know when we were watching “Good Witch.”

Hadley informed her we were done.

Well, what was done was the peaceful evening.

There was no soothing her broken heart. The

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only way her dad could get her to settle down was a firm promise that when she got home from kindergarten the next day, we would watch “Good Witch.” My point in all of this, it wasn’t the program she missed; it was the tradition.

Traditions bring security to life. Traditions are what we look forward to. They bind us together. Honor your traditions.

They are an important element of the Good Life!

THANK YOU We would like to thank the Oneida County Farm Service Agency County Committee, Lynn Wright, John Blaisdell, Jay Hansen, and Krystal Bates for sponsoring the retirement party. Their support has been our rock and we have been fortunate to work with each of them. We will truly miss them!

We would also like to thank our families and friends for all the food that was prepared, the decorations and the beautiful flowers. Their hours of preparation, calling producers to remind them and helping serve and clean up was just awesome, to our families and friends, a huge thank you. A special thank you to Jared and Tina Simpson for providing the meat trays

and rolls prepared by Thomas Market.

There are so many who have spent countless hours calling, emailing and just being there for us, I hope you all read and know how much we appreciate all of your efforts, our heartfelt thanks. The Idaho Enterprise, Sherrie Wise for printing the retirement cards and Brandon Hall, of The Idaho Enterprise for all of his assistance.

We would also like to acknowledge the Oneida County Road and Bridge Department for cleaning the snow and to the Foreman Diana Dredge, who personally shoveled the ice from the walks.

Most of all, we want to thank all the producers and friends who came to support us once again, there are not words to

let everyone know how much their continuing support means to us.

Love the great people of Malad and surrounding counties.

Forever grateful to have each of you as friends and the association we have had with each of you.

Kim Jenkins Lou Ann Thomas

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COUNTY PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD MEETS The Oneida County Planning and Zoning Board met for their first meeting of 2022 last week. The meeting was held over Zoom, which presented some technical hurdles, but also allowed the members to more easily gain access to the documents up for discussion.

Building Permits The building permits issued in December were approved by the Board.

Language for Minor Subdivision County Attorney Cody Brower revised the language in the Development Code regarding Minor Subdivisions.

The language was changed to eliminate the need for minor subdivision requests to require multiple public notices and meetings. Minor subdivisions are defined as divisions of land parcels into 4 or fewer smaller plots. Most of the minor subdivision requests involve splitting parcels of land for sale to a smaller number of buyers, often a single one, for construction of a single home. Quite often these sales are to family members, and it was previously decided that such sales should not be burdened by the longer subdivision process, now in place for

Major Subdivisions.

There are a number of minor subdivisions currently scheduled to be approved, and this would expedite the process. A motion to approve the language change was made, and carried.

A second change was presented to include language to the Subdivision section of the development code which would require that after a property was split in furtherance of a Minor Subdivision sale, the owner of the original parcel would be required to create a legal description of the property that remained after the subdivision split. This would create an official record for all of the resulting land in question. A motion was also made to reflect this change in the phrasing of the Development Code and also carried.

The language changes will be specifically posted in the paper three times, before they are then submitted for approval by the Board of County Commissioners.

One of the minor subdivisions under consideration currently involves a sale of thirty acres of a larger 125 acre parcel, which has already been split once to carve out 5 acres to another buyer. The buyer

of the 30 acre plot had planned to further subdivide the land into 4 plots, which would not be possible under the Minor Subdivision rule, as it would create an aggregate of more than 4 total splits of the original parcel of land. In order for the secondary purchaser to sell 4 plots, he would be required to apply for a separate Minor Subdivision application.

The owner of the original parcel of land, on the other hand, will still have two splits available before triggering the Major Subdivision effect. Using this example to explain the function of the second language change, Mick Udy explained that owner of the original 125 acres would then need to have the resulting 95 acres surveyed, and legally described for the Assessor’s Office.

Cherry Creek Estates Final PLAT A decision about the fencing for the Cherry Creek Estates was required before the approval of the Final PLAT for the development. The developer is interested in using the existing fence on the frontage, which fronts the freeway, and on the south side. The developer is willing to construct new fencing for

the east side and north side. The relevant question is whether the existing fence can be used in such a manner, or whether the development will require the construction of new fencing to meet the updated development code standards, and has a unified appearance. In this case, the developer is not required to fence each property in the subdivision, but rather the entire perimeter of the subdivision itself. The quality and condition of the current fence was discussed. It was determined that the fence itself was a high quality fence, though it did not meet the construction and development standards of the newly adopted code, which require different construction materials.

The standard requires alternating wood and metal posts, as well as mesh and barbed wire along the fence tops. The developer has agreed to replace whichever elements are required to meet the development standards.

Ensuring that access to the properties is established will also be likely to require a lot of renovation to the fencing. The Board decided that it was important to insist upon the Development Code’s

Malad Elementary Happenings December went by in a flash! So many activities happen at the Elementary school during the month of December. Every class does special art projects for family and friends, while still learning a lot about reading, math, science, social studies, health, art, p.e., and language arts. The fourth and fifth graders got to travel to Logan to enjoy some USU basketball and lunch. Some of the students even got a visit from the Jolly Old Elf himself!

Also in December, anyone in our school who will be 8 years old

by April 1st participated in the Hoop Shoot sponsored by the Preston Elks Lodge. The winners in the 8–9-year-old age group for the girls were Bryten Bastian, Sophia Hess, and Jocelyn Jackman.

For the boys in that same age group the winners were Zach Briscoe, Cash Kimberling, and Riggin Munns. The 10–11-yearold age group winners for the girls were Ainslee Edwards, Rebecca Nelson, and Karlee Williams.

Sawyer Beutler, Lincoln Berry and Kendon Ward took the top spots for the

boys. These students had the opportunity to participate in the hoop shoot in Preston on Jan. 8 if they chose to.

We would especially like to thank those parents who are patient and wait in our pick-up line to get the students. We feel so much better about the safety of our students when they are not crossing in front of cars or buses. The teachers are carrying stop signs and are wearing vests so please stop for them when they are standing in the middle of the road directing students safely home.

The kindergarten students set the goal of writing all the upper- and lower-case letters. Those hard working students that accomplished this goal are Liberty Charles, Phoebe Firth, Mason Tullis, Cam Coleman, Will Johnson, Macie Bennett, Lila Crowther, Kollyns Beutler, Braelyn Bastian, Kallie Nimer, Daved Peterson, Jonah Profazier, Adilyn Clark, Saske Hachmeister, Piper Reel, Kendall Carson, Morgan Blaisdell, Alivia Seamons, Vivienne Atkinson, Elle Evanson, Prezli Ball, Lizzy Butler,

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ONEIDA COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE Cooper Jones, Malad, speeding, $33.50, costs $59.50; fail to provide proof of insurance, $75.00, costs $56.50 Nayely Ortiz, Idaho Falls, speeding, $33.50, costs $59.50 Sylvia Williams, Highland, speeding, $33.50, costs $59.50 MALAD CITY Donald Buckner, Shelley, improper use of desC Y

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ignated lane, $33.50, costs $56.50 Richard Allen, Malad, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50 IDAHO STATE POLICE Ian Jackson, Meridian, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50 Theodore Andra, Logan, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50 Jason Bowman, Salt Lake City, slow moving vehicle fails to drive on

standards (even though it was discussed whether an argument might be made about grandfathering this particular development into the prior code) as a means of ensuring adherence to the Code moving forward.

The Board agreed to communicate this to the developer, and a motion to that effect was carried.

The Final PLAT for the Cherry Creek Development was considered, the fencing having been one of the last items to consider. A road improvement connecting to one of the lots was also a consideration, according to Engineers from JUB. It was pointed out that any improvements planned for the development needed to be officially included in the final plan documents for inclusion into the escrow process for the project. The developer committed to adding a road improvement to the project, but members of the board were concerned that the improvements needed to be officially notated before authorizing the project.

The board discussed other concerns from the Engineers, which had been addressed by the developer or discussed with other entities in the county (such as drain-

Aaryah Bywater, Hunter Clark, Kenlee Clark, Gunner Clark, Adilee Daniels, Weston Evans, Maliah Hansen, Beckham Jones, Emma Price, and Brianna Williams.

The first graders’ have been working on using a group of three numbers and solving four facts in a fact family. The first graders that accomplished this goal are Paisley Iliff, Carter Jones, Ellie Waldron, Zippy McCullough, Raygen Rupp, Brookell Nimer, Cora Conger, Ryten Taufer, Ike Carter, Bea Chipman, Audrey Blaisdell, Alec Thorpe, Easton Valentine, Zylee Titus, Kody Wangsgard, Austin Schrenk, Parker Carson, Olivia Briscoe, Burke Brown, Camden Crowther, Paige Donnan, Rebecca Evans, Evangeline Henry, Ryatt Hobbs, Jaxon Kelley, Cache Lake, Piper Lewis, Anthony Purdum, Heather Sturges, Riggins Sweeten, Grayson Tooke, Lorynn Ward, Claire Wright, Taggart Smith, Kyler Blaisdell, Jack Coleman, Dekker Davis, Hadlie Evans, Daisy Hawkes, Anthony Hofman, Lafe Huckaby, Austin Moss, Aiden Ostrom, Carter

Schofield, Jaylee Stoll, McCall Summers and Wynn Werk.

The second graders were working on nutrition and the five food groups as their December goal. In order to meet the goal each student had to achieve 80% or better on the test given at the end of the month. Those who accomplished this are Jagger Abeyta, Addie Brower, Saigelyn Cox, Avery Daniels, Millie Ekstrom, Dempsey Firth, Ali Hanks, Draylyn Jones, Cash Kimberling, Haylen Kimberling, Maudee Leavitt, Emmett Moyer, Gracie Nelsen, Payson Price, Brittlyn Venable, Aaron Wall, Russell Wolz, Emmet Richards, James Peterson, Gemmalyn Schwartz, Troy Cottam, Maizley Rupp, Enrique Lujano, Saunder Poulson, Sadie Miller, Boston Schofield, Lacie Palmer, Dax Beutler, and Londyn Jones.

Mrs. Waldron’s fourth grade classes set the goal to master the 6’s in multiplication this month.

Those who met this goal are Luke Allen, Jory Bodily, Macey Bird, Asher Brower, Jace Call, Ira Carter, Mason Carter,

Ambria DeJong, Ainslee Edwards, Hadley Evanson, Sylvie Gleckler, Nathaniel Hachmeister, Tyker Hamilton, Wylee Hawkes, Keeton Helmandollar, Riggin Jensen, Cashmere Martin-Huffman, Morrison Miller, Madison Nalder, Dax Nimer, Tayven Pinkleton, Mariah Price, Joshua Roe, Luke Schow, Blu Scott, and Gage Steed.

Mrs. Blaisdell’s fourth/ fifth graders have been working hard to master multiplication facts 1012. They must pass each of these off with 95% accuracy. Those who accomplished this are Lincoln Berry, Logan Cottam, Zach Crowther, Hyrum Hanks, Jaxson Kimberling, Andrew Pickett, and Jacob Pickett.

Mrs. Allen’s fifth graders had to turn in completed homework every day during the month.

Those who accomplished this goal are Jaxon Shandrew, Makenzi Tripp, Paisley Moyer, Riggin Montgomery, Hayden Cluff, and Kendon Ward.

right side of highway, $33.50, costs $56.50 Jessie Ellsworth, Lakeside, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50 MAGISTRATE COURT Bryer Duncan, Tooele, petit theft, $400.00, costs $237.43, 30 days jail, 27 days suspended, 3 months probation - Agency: MC Travis Facer, Malad, open container, $112.50, costs $222.50, 10 days jail, 10 days suspended, 6

months probation - Agency: ISP James Huffman, Malad, DUI, $750.00, costs $202.50, 90 days jail, 90 days suspended, drivers license suspended 90 days, 18 months probation, 24 hours community service - Agency: OCSO Brittany Hunter, Malad, dogs running at large, $15.50, costs $56.50 Agency: OCSO Candace Martindale,

Malad, driving with expired license, $44.50, costs $56.50 - Agency: OCSO Jacob Mckinney, Malad, willful concealment of goods, wares or merchandise, costs $157.50, 45 days jail, 31 days credit time served Agency: MC Rhenon Williams, Bozeman, driving with expired license, $44.50, costs $56.50 - Agency: ISP

age pipe concerns, water runoff and drainage, road sizing, etc). It was again reiterated that those changes needed to be included in the improvement drawing.

Provided that the concerns were satisfactorily addressed, the Board voted to approve the final PLAT to be sent to the Board of County Commissioners for a final approval pending JUB’s final memo, which would allow the project to move forward.

Development Code The Board decided to create a series of work meetings dedicated primarily to the Development Code, which is still in its finalization process. The outside contractors who are writing the code are completing the final language and elements of the code, with which they would like input from the county representatives.

Some of the elements of the new code are new to the county, or have to do directly with county administration. The finalization calendar is optimistically March or April for the new Development Code’s path through approval by the Board of County Commissioners.

Malad Senior Citizens’ Menu

Every Meal Served with Juice/Milk/Coffee Jan 14 – Chicken Sandwiches, Broccoli Salad, Fruit, Dessert Jan 19 – Enchilada Casserole, Mexicorn, Fruit, Dessert

Curlew Senior Citizens’ Menu

Every Meal Served with Juice/Milk/Coffee Jan 18 - Beef Pot Pie, Salad Bar, Biscuits, Fruit, Dessert Jan 20 - Potatoes Soup, Chicken Sandwich, Salad Bar, Fruit, Dessert

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Local Students Train for Advanced EMT

By Allison Eliason

device and treating a traumatic injury emergency.

The Oneida County Ambulance has The class has required a significant been an important part of the commu- amount of time to study, learn and nity since its establishment in 1978. memorize the information they will In the forty plus years that it has been need to pass their exams and to use as providing services, Oneida EMS has AEMTs. been available for emergency care in Students must also pass a final exam situations from major car accidents, set by the National Registry of Emersports event injuries, medical emer- gency Medical Technicians (NREgencies at homes or businesses, and MT). The rigorous test is comprehenmyriad of other situations. Volunteers sive and includes questions about the have come and gone over the years, varying body systems, treating specifbut their dedication to serving this ic illnesses or diseases, steps taken to community has never changed. While identify the underlying causes, safely one hopes to never have to call upon transporting a patient and an EMTs such services, it is comforting to know lega, moral, and ethical resobibilties that such care is available when need- and duties. ed.

Each EMT is also required to do a For several weeks now, a handful ride along with an ambulance unit outof Oneida County EMTs have been side their own department. Throughtaking a course to move up to the out January the students have been Advanced EMT level. By increasing joining the Logan City Fire Departtheir knowledge and capabilities they ment and taking the opportunity to will be better equipped to serve this have some hands-on learning. There community on the ambulance, assist- is no guarantee that the ambulance ing the hospital or simply as friends will be called out but even if not, it is and neighbors. a great experience to see how different Over the course of the class, the departments meet the needs of their students have been taking a deep dive communities. into anatomy, physiology, possible sit When asked why they chose to serve uations of trauma or medical emergen- as EMTs, why they were interested in cy and how to manage them for best taking the class and how it would help possible outcomes. As this is a more the community, the EMTs shared: advanced class than the level the stu “We don’t have the time, equipment dents are currently serving in or had or capabilities to diagnose or fix probpreviously studied, they are taking a lems in the field. But we do have the more intense look into how the body knowledge and the skills to get them functions, what happens when things where they need to be to get that sort go wrong, and actions they could take of help. We are the connection beto give their patients the best possible tween the problem (the accident or illhelp. ness) and the solution (definitive care Before becoming certified as Ad- with doctors and hospitals).” vanced EMTs (AEMTs), the students “I wanted to move up because I’m are required to complete a state ap- always wanting to better myself. It proved course. Following the com- also helps me in my own job in our pletion of their course they must pass community. The more EMTs that can a psychomotor examination which is run at that advanced level means we intended to simulate several differ- can provide a high level of care.” ent emergency situations where the “In this community we are helping AEMT candidates must demonstrate and serving our friends and neighbors. their ability to perform the necessary It’s hard to think about someone we care. In the exam, the students will in- know being sick or hurt but I would dividually have a series of scenarios rather be the one to help them instead that they must treat by either showing of some other stranger. I need to give or explaining the steps they would them my very best efforts, starting take. The exams include basic skills now as I’m in this class.” such as providing CPR and using and “This class is hard and rough and AED, establishing an IV and giving we have had to be very dedicated. I’ve medications through it, establishing missed family events and felt glued an intraosseous infusion (similar to an to my computer and book doing the IV into the bone), treating a medical homework, but we are almost done!” emergency such as cardiac or respi “I didn't grow up here and I don't ratory distress by inserting an airway have family here, so getting to know

Britney Leckie placing an Intraosseos needle with Andra Bleazard assisting.

Natalie Higley practicing ventilations on a child in respiratory distress.

Rhonda Poulson placing an IV in fellow student Allison Eliason.

Shanlynn Nimer inserting a supraglottic airway.

everyone on the unit and everyone on the unit has become my family. We tease each other, check in on each other and always have each other's back. I could not ask for anything better!”

“This job is very rewarding and we have so many people that will always be close to our hearts because of the situations that we were placed in with them. Many of the people we help don't know, but we pray for them to recover. They stay with us and on our minds forever.”

“We see people on what could be their very worst day. We want to do everything we can to alleviate any of the hardship they are facing.”

“The great thing about more people at this level is that we have more help across the valley with different

strengths ready to help, allowing us to act faster and bring help more quickly.”

“I have had a lot of memorable experiences and some that have touched my heart that I will never forget. The best thing about being an EMT for me is when I have helped someone and they say thank you for being there for me when I needed it. That makes it all worth it!”

Members in the class include Andrea Bleazard, Allison Eliason, Quinn Eliason, Natalie Higley, Britney Leckie, Chesley Lewis, Shanlynn Nimer and Rhonda Poulson. The class is taught by Trissa Nesbit and Candy Broadus.

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John Deere Lease for airport A payloader for use at the airport has been leased by the county over the last year, and required a renewal of the lease to remain in operation. The current rate is $4K/month. The vehicle is used to clear snow and move material on the airport grounds.

There are 3 new leases at the airport, which will increase traffic to the airport in the upcoming timeframe. The rental agreement was approved by the Commission.

Credit card for Extension Office and Building Office Mick Udy explained that the Building Office would be able to more efficiently manage some aspects of office management with access to a credit card.

Payments for ongoing certification classes and office supplies currently require a multi-person process for payment dispersal, though often the expenses are reported to be fairly minimal.

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allow agents to purchase items for 4-H and other activities without having to go through the reimbursement process. It was also noted as required for some purchases, such as hotel bookings and online purchases.

The Clerk’s Office indicated that a credit card for purchases was actually easier for record keeping that the claims/reimbursement system. A motion was made to provide credit cards to the Building department and the Extension Office. The

motion carried. It was decided that the Commission should look into codifying a credit card policy for the county.

Department Reports for 2022 The various departments throughout the county have been put onto a calendar for reporting to the Board of County Commissioners. The Clerk’s Office, Coroner, Road and Bridge, and Hospital Board, for instance, would report to the Board every quarter on a set rotation, and a

similarly sized group of departments would report during the next meeting of the month, and so on. This would allow for more consistent interaction and engagement with the various department heads throughout the county.

Each commissioner is assigned to a number of committees and areas of county interest, but the departments themselves rarely report directly to the bi-weekly commission meetings. A tentative schedule wis under construction by the Clerk’s Office.

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Event Center Commissioner Christophersen explained to the commission that he has received a number of calls about the temperature inside the Event Center. During some parts of last year,

there was a furnace issue, which resulted in a temperature problem.

Other issues raised include snow removal, bathroom maintenance, and upkeep of the facility.

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LOOKING BACK 5 YEARS AGO (2017) With Chairman of the Oneida County Commissioners, Max Firth, conducting the meeting, Magistrate Judge David Hooste administered the oath of office to each of four Oneida County elected officials on Monday morning. the courtroom was filled with family members, co-workers and friends.

Elected to retain his appointed position as Oneida County Prosecuting Attorney, Cody L. Brower was sworn in first, followed by Arne Jones, Oneida County Sheriff; Bob Stokes, Oneida County Commissioner District 2; and Max Firth, Oneida County Commissioner District 3.

Kinsley Lorraine Hamilton is Oneida County's First Baby!

Weighing in at seven pounds two ounces, the 20-inch long little miss was born at 7:03 a.m. on January 4 at Portneuf Medical Center in Pocatello, Idaho, the daughter of Shawn and Shelby Hamilton.

Extreme weather in the Malad Valley during December and the early part of January caused the closure of church, at least for some of the Latter-day Saint wards, on Christmas Day, and one school day closure last Thursday, January 5, much to the delight of the students.

Large amounts of snowfall, combined with winds and very cold, below zero temperatures were the cause for the closures. Even though some area schools closed on Wednesday, January 4, Malad schools stayed opened, but sent some busses with students home early because of worsening conditions on that day. The next day, officials decided school should be closed because of the cold, and also, many residents were still trying to dig out of the

storm that brought major snowfall, which was intensified by high winds causing drifting.

Darin Rhett Daniels was awarded his Eagle Scout Award at a Court of Honor for Troop 457 on Tuesday, December 20.

Daniels is the son of Darin and Shawna Daniels. He worked hard to earn his award, completing a fencing project for his Eagle Project. Daniels replaced a cemented chain link fence that was in need of repair at the Oneida County Fairgrounds with a three split-rail fence. the fence is approximately 500 feet long. the previous fence was leaning and damaged in many places.The new three split-rail fence helps with beautification of the fairgrounds. It also helps to clean up the area and is easier to maintain than the previous chain link fence.

10 YEARS AGO (2012) Dusty and Melanie Edwards were happy to welcome a new baby to their family early on January 10 at the Logan Regional Medical Center. The little girl was born a month early. They haven’t chosen a name yet but she will have one soon, which will be announced in next weeks issue of The Idaho Enterprise.

It takes a lot of time and money to participate in professional rodeo.

Olin Hannum is getting ready for a three month long trip covering Arizona and Texas where he will try to rack up points for 2012 world standings and hopefully win some money while he’s at it!

On January 13, 1962 Varsel Evan Christophersen and Patricia Lenore Ward were married by Hurbert Gleed.

Today they celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary.

Making the dean’s list for the 2011 fall semester

at the University of Montana Western is Madison Jones of Malad.

Two sixth grade students were chosen as winners in the Malad Lions Poster Contest. Pictured in The Idaho Enterprise are Troy Allen, Malad Lions Club President; 2nd place winner, Clair Cobabe; 1st place winner Kelsey Owens; Don Paul Schwartz past Lions District Governor.

15 YEARS AGO (2007) After 35 years of employment at Ireland Bank in Malad, Loyd Briggs has announced his retirement. Looking ahead, Loyd isn’t going to be idle in his retirement. His main goal is to help his son Nathan on the Farm.

He says he might even learn how to fish, something he will have time for now. He and his wife Stephanie would also like to do a little traveling, and they’ve been considering serving an LDS mission.

The family of Lila Thorpe will be honoring her at a special “Reflections on the Past” 90th birthday celebration on January 20.

Daniel Blaine Hess has been called to serve a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Ohio, Cleveland Mission. He will enter the Missionary Training center in Provo on January 17.

Elder Jordon John Keller has accepted a call to serve a two-year mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Texas Fort Worth Mission.

He entered the Mission Training Center on January 3.

25 YEARS AGO (1997) Chad Taylor has accepted a call to serve a mission for the LDS Church to the Ohio, Cleveland Mission. He will enter the MTC in Provo, Utah on January 22.

Vance L. Hill has been called to serve a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and will serve in the Philadelphia Pennsylvania Mission.

Dustin Deschamps narrowly edged out his friend and teammate, Blake Hess, for first place in the Malad Bowl’s Holiday Bowl Tournament, held on December 27.

Dustin’s overall score was 677 and Blake’s was 675.

After six straight basketball games on the road, the Malad Dragons finally got a chance to play at home last week, beating the Marsh Valley Eagles 49-44 but falling to the American Falls Beavers 66-59.

Malad Varsity wrestlers brought home a second place team trophy following a hard fought New Plymouth tournament on Saturday.

Members of the squad are pictured in The Idaho Enterprise. Manager Doug Crowther, B.J. Scott, Josh Davis, Kenny Moss, Loren Ward, Layne Richins, Time Moon, Coach Scott Ray, Coach Kurt Davis, Clint Price, Trevor Neal, Kade Price, Jared Robbins, Eric Buehler, Bob Ray, Platt Price, Clayton Christensen, Bryan Seamons, Victor Hubbard, Paulo Babboni and Brian Schow.

35 YEARS AGO (1987) In a special meeting of the Malad City Council last week Dennis Evans was appointed to fill the unexpired term of Ervin L. Allen, who passed away on January 2 of a sudden heart attack. His term will expire in November.

Commissioner Con Alder was unanimously elected to serve as chairman of the Oneida county Commissioners in their first meeting of the New Year.

Oneida County’s recently elected officials

Friday's Retirement Party

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as well as clients.

Many people expressed their frustration with the current situation at the FSA office which led to the administrative decisions, and communicated their feelings to the pair. But most also reached out personally to thank Lou Ann and Kim for their years of service to the farm and ranch community. Almost everyone had a story from their own experience to share with the two about times when they had been helped in the past.

In fact, over the course of the night, neither Lou Ann nor Kim spent more than a few minutes outside of one grateful conversation of other.

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desserts to the assembled well-wishers.

While the night was certainly filled with an expected share of sadness over the situation, the dominant mood throughout the Event Center was undoubtably warm, and reflected the clear bonds of friendship cultivated and maintained by Kim and Lou Ann over the years.

The event was primarily an informal gathering, allowing Kim and Lou Ann to mingle with the crowd and chat in an open setting. Many people said something along the lines of “there just aren’t any words.”

It turned out that most people did in fact have plenty of words, those of support and gratitude.

And even though many people at first struggled to find the right words, as ‘congratulations’ didn’t quite match the situation, most people, when it was all said and done, settled on a version of ‘just thank you.

Thank you for everything.’

Thanks to the unplanned circumstance of Harry Sherman having a PA system in his vehicle it was possible for Kim and Lou Ann to address their supporters directly. “It was important for us to let everyone know that we aren’t quitting.

We’re still going to continue to fight until we make this right,” Kim Jenkins said, to a round of applause from the room. “I love this job.

I love working with the farmers here. We just wanted to go out our way and not the way things were going.”

Lou Ann Thomas took the microphone, saying “If any of you know me, this is rare—I don’t do much public speaking.

But I wanted to say how much I love and appreciate all of you. I love the customers. I love the producers. I love my job, and I’m just so sad that this has happened.”

Heads all around the room nodded in agreement with the sentiment.

“Kim and I have been working together for…

five and half years at this point. You couldn’t ask for a better boss.

He’s just been wonderful, and we’ve helped a lot of people. Kim was always telling me to make sure to reach out to all of you. ‘Make sure you call them,’ he’d say. ‘Make sure you get them signed up…make sure you get them what they need.”

She went on to say, “And I also wanted to say thank you for all the calls and the letters.

Thank you for being here for us. There’s not enough love and thanks for all that everyone has done. Please don’t hesitate to call—we still want to help, and we can send you places to get any help that you all might need.”

The Enterprise will continue to follow the situation at the FSA office as it develops, and provide updates when possible.

were sworn in on January 12, by Judge J.W. Crowther. Taking the Oath of Office at the courthouse were Gene Edwards, County Commissioner, District II; Myron Sorensen, County Commissioner, District III; Joyce Freidenberger, County Clerk; Bob Crowther, County Assessor, Ila May Williams, County Treasurer, and Lee Pfeiffer, Oneida County Sheriff.

At 79 years of age, Albert Bush finds plenty to do with his time. Working with wood is just on of his hobbies. Albert has a small shop just behind his home complete with a potbelly stove for warmth in the wintertime. There he spends many hours turning simple scraps of wood into useful or entertaining objects. His equipment is simple, too – just a jig saw and a table saw.

45 YEARS AGO (1977) Newely-elected State Representative, Myron Jones, Jr. (R-Malad) looks forward to being active in Idaho’s 44th Legislature in areas of resource development and education – two committees to which he’s been appointed.

The MHS Band and Dragon Minstrels won’t be able to attend Jimmy Carter’s inauguration ceremony in Washington, so they decided to settle for the next best thing, John V. Evans has invited them to play and sing at his inauguration ceremony.

At a recent meeting of the Junior Class, “Pieces of April” was chosen as the theme song and blue and silver the colors for the 1977 Junior Prom.

Oneida County trustees will hear a progress report Thursday night from the committee investigating the need for a new high school facility.

Out of 400 to 500 high school applicants, Malad senior Jeff Davis was ranked third in the state of Idaho in competition for the Century III Leaders’ Scholarship.

55 YEARS AGO (1967) With the enrollment of three ex-servicemen, Steve Hill, Jim Chivers and Farrell Jones, who were with the U.S. armed forces during the Vietnam War, the Ernest W. Jones Post of the American Legion is now represented by veterans of four wars, World War I, World War II, and Korean War and Vietnam.

Mary Louise Ward entered the LDS Mission home in Salt Lake City prior to her serving an LDS mission in Canada. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Golden Ward.

Currently serving as supervisors of the Soil Conservation District are Ray Eliason, chairman; Ralph Hughes, vice chairman; Kenneth Blaisdell, equipment supervisor; Gene Edwards, treasurer, and Grant Jones, secretary.

DIABETIC EDUCATION SUPPORT GROUP

Meetings will NOT be held until further notice.

The City of Malad reminds all residents to keep a small stream of water running to help prevent frozen pipes.

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OBITUARIES

Gary Parry Ward

January 13, 2022

Janice Ashton Gunnell

April 1, 1956 ~ December 20, 2021

February 13, 1942 ~ Januray 7, 2022

Janice Ashton Gunnell, 79 died JanGary Parry Ward was born in Malad, uary 7, 2022 at her home in Hyde Park.

Idaho on April 1, 1956, to George Parry She was born Feb. 13, 1942 in Provo, and Marilyn Ann Ward. He died of natuUtah to Jess and Afton Ashton. She ral causes in his Salt Lake City home on married Frank Gunnell in the Logan December 20, 2021.

LDS Temple on Dec. 19, 1963.

Gary was always mechanically mindJanice had a charmed childhood and ed. Before he graduated from high grew up in Provo surrounded by lovschool, he had built a radio and was ing parents, siblings, cousins, aunts, hired by a local company to help his fauncles, and grandparents who all lived ther repair farm machinery. on the same street.

During her youth Gary attended Malad High School, she was involved in Brownies, Girls graduating in 1974. After that, Gary Scouts, 4-H, pep club, ski club, debate worked various jobs earning money to club and a majorette for Provo High go on a mission for the Church of Jesus marching band. She later attended Christ of Latter-day Saints. He entered Utah State University where she was the mission home May 1, 1976, and Gary Parry Ward an Aggiette and a member of the Chi served in the Louisville, Kentucky MisOmega Sorority. She loved her college sion.

Gary enjoyed home cooked meals, years and often claimed it was the best Gary attended Southern Utah State hiking, geocaching, electronics and retime of her life, because that’s where College (now Southern Utah University) pair, and new age music.

He was in the she met and fell in love with her husand received a Bachelor of Science deprocess of moving back to the counband, Frank. gree in Industrial Arts. He graduated in try and his childhood home in Cherry She graduated from Utah State UniJune 1984. While there, he was an elecCreek, Idaho. versity with a Bachelor of Science Detronics medalist at the Utah State VICA Gary had a close relationship with his gree on June 6, 1964 and started teachcompetition. He went on to represent mother.

He was her confidant and fixing type and general business at South Utah at the National Skills Olympics in it man, and she was his best friend and Cache Junior High. She also worked as Atlanta, GA, where he took third place ‘safe port in the storm’.

They enjoyed the librarian and later taught English, in the area of radio and television. Two many happy times together.

Gary also Math, Shorthand, and Data Processing years later, Gary participated in the Utah enjoyed time spent with his siblings and at Malad Junior/Senior High School in Skill Olympics and was the gold medal their families.

Idaho for 15 years.

She found fulfillwinner in electronics products servicing.

Gary was preceded in death by his fament in teaching and always worked Janice Ashton Gunnell He went on to compete in the National ther in 1979 and mother in 2005.

Gary hard to help her students learn and sucSkill Olympics held in Louisville, KY. is survived by 4 siblings: Steven (Cindy) Park, Utah; her five children, Gay ceed.

After graduation from college, Gary Ward; Julie (Gordon) Heaton; Teresa As a mother of five children, she was Lynn (Brett) Daniels, North Logan, worked in the computer center at the (Brad) Ellis; and Michelle (Brent) Richalways busy making sure her family’s Utah; Steve (Meisja) Gunnell, Hyde College of Eastern Utah (now Utah State ardson. needs were met. She was an excellent Park, Utah; Mary Ann (Daren) Nelson, University Eastern); as an Electronic We will all miss our ‘Gare Bear’—his seamstress and spent many hours sew- Shelley, Idaho; Jennifer (Derek) Ipsen, Tech and Mechanic for Purolator Filters; hugs, laugh and love. ing clothes, prom dresses, Halloween Hailey, Idaho; Jill (Daniel) Watkins, as an Electronics Tech and Programmer A memorial service will be held on costumes, Christmas dresses and even Hyde Park, Utah; 20 adoring grandfor Precision Automation; and he recentSaturday, January 15, 2022, at 11:00 doll clothes for her childrens’ dolls. children, 10 precious great- grandchilly retired from Weir Specialty Pumps am in the Church of Jesus Christ of LatShe enjoyed sewing and making quilts dren; her twin sister Geniel (Dickson) working as a Computer Numeric Conter-day Saints Malad 5th Ward Chapel for all her children and grandchil- Huntington, Castle Dale, Utah; her trol Tech. located at 20 South 100 West, Malad, dren. She loved Christmas and would younger sister Margie (Lance) WilGary was active in the Church of Jesus Idaho.

Interment will take place in the host the most magical and memora- lis, Mesa, Arizona; and her younger Christ of Latter-day Saints and willingly Malad City Cemetery. ble Christmas parties for her family. brother Gary (Annette) Ashton, Provo, served in callings which included Stake Service will be livestreamed at: https:// She has been a faithful member of the Utah.

Technology Specialist, Ward Bulletin youtu.be/EXksUT1o52c.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Specialist and Finance Clerk.

AM on Wednesday, January 12, 2022 Saints. Janice had a strong testimoin the Hyde Park LDS Stake Center, ny of the truths of the gospel of Jesus 535 E. 200 S., in Hyde Park, Utah with Christ and had many opportunities to Bishop David S. Faux conducting. share her faith while serving as a misFriends may call at the church before sionary with her husband at the Liberty funeral service from 9:30 AM to 10:30 Jail in Missouri. Later in life she found AM. Burial will be at the Wellsville great happiness as she attended the City Cemetery.

Arrangements are untemple with her eternal companion and Ireland Bank is ence in the challenging der the direction of White Pine Funerchildren. She will always be remempleased to announce field of grain finance al Services.

Memories may be shared bered as a hard working, organized, Troy Woodhouse as where he worked for 11 with the family at www.whitepinefusupportive, caring and loving daughtheir new Chief Finan- years. During his time ter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, nerals.com cial Officer. Troy has there, he completed his The service may be viewed via and great-grandmother. Her family is more than 20 years of MBA. Zoom at: https://us06web.zoom. grateful to Dr. Richard Stevens and After relocating with experience working in us/j/87162379290?pwd=UUVBthe Primrose Hospice nurses and staff corporate finance most- his family to Pocatello, (Monte and Tara) who affectionately WVpoUHBHdFBTWWh3RDd2czdly in the position of Idaho, he was hired as 2dz09 cared for her. controller. Troy holds controller for Conrad Passcode: 663325 She is survived by her loving and a Bachelor of Science and Bischoff in Idadevoted husband Frank Gunnell, Hyde degree in Accounting ho Falls in 2014. This from Utah State Uni- position continued to versity, and a Master showcase his abilities of Business Adminis- as the business recently Troy Woodhouse tration from New York transitioned from being The Oneida County Treasurer’s Office is looking for Institute of Technology. family owned to a pub- and spending time with a part time Deputy Treasurer, an individual who is a Troy was raised on a licly traded company. his family and friends.

1930 "Mickey Bruce Lowry, Presfamily farm in south- Each of these positions Mouse" comic strip first self-starter, good with accounting, able to multi-task ern Idaho where he de- has given Troy the op- ident and CEO of Irewithout errors, and good customer service skills. appears veloped a strong work portunity to hone his land Bank said, “We Wage is based on experience. Veterans will be ethic that has served skills as an accountant are very excited to have 1942 Henry Ford patgranted preference according to Idaho law. High him well throughout and his varied career Troy as our new CFO, ents a method of conSchool diploma or GED required. his career. He chose to shows his ability to he has accounting exstructing plastic auto Deadline January 24, 2022. Pick up applicaattend Utah State Uni- grow and adapt to new perience in a variety bodies versity and settled into challenges and chang- of industries that will tions at Oneida County Courthouse, Treasurer’s accounting, despite his ing environments. He be beneficial to Ireland Office, 10 W. Court Street, Malad, Idaho.

1962 Chubby Checkmany interests. Fol- is excited for the op- Bank.”

Ireland Bank, found- er's song "The Twist", lowing graduation, he portunity to continue to ed in 1892, is Idaho’s credited with starting the returned to work for develop his talents.

Twist dance craze, goes the family business in Troy and his wife, oldest state-chartered to #1 in the charts two a financial capacity for Becky, have been mar- bank and operates 14 years after first reaching several years before ried for more than 30 branch offices in 13 number one spot The State of Idaho being hired as control- years after meeting at southern Idaho commuoffers a ler at Argisource Inc., Utah State and they nities. a grain commodities have 4 children. Troy is program called company in Burley, an avid runner and has Idaho. While there he completed many maragained valuable experi- thons. He loves reading

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January 13, 2022

BOYS BASKETBAL

Preston Bird goes in for the layup trailed by Timmy Jensen

Stetson Higley fires a three for the Dragons

Brycen Howe fights for the basket

Zach Richardson shoots from down low

The C team played West Jefferson in Malad on Thursday, January 6.

This was a pretty evenly matched game. The score was tied at 16 – 16 at half time. At the end of the third quarter, Malad had a slim lead, but they just could not hang on to that lead in the final seconds of the game, falling to West Jefferson 39 – 37.

On Friday, the C team battled North Fremont at North Fremont. They made the long trip to Ashton on Friday, January 7.

Malad would get behind, but they did not give up and kept battling their way back. But they just could not keep pace with North Fremont and fell 46 – 29.

The final game of the week for the C team was against Ririe at Ririe on

at half time and rolling on to a 67 - 51 win.

On Friday, January 7, against North Fremont at North Fremont, the JV struggled early. They were trailing 33 – 19 at half time, falling 60 – 33 in this road battle.

Malad and Ririe at Ririe on Saturday, January 8, turned in to an intense battle with both teams determined to fight to the end. At the end of the first quarter, Malad and Ririe were tied at 9 – 9. At half time, Ririe had a 17 – 13 lead. But the game was soon tied in the third quarter at 17.

Malad pulled ahead 20 – 18 and then the game was tied at 23 to end the third quarter. Malad went ahead 26 – 23 early in the third quarter. The battled continued to go back and

Braylen Tripp lays it up in the win against West Jefferson

Bridger Bastian puts up a three against the Panthers

The Malad Dragons Boys team experienced a thrilling non-conference win over West Jefferson last Thursday, 69-59. The win brings the team’s record to 3-8 as the beginning of conference play approaches. In addition to great shooting (the team ended up shooting nearly 50% from the field) and

a consistent high level of effort throughout the game (44 rebounds were recorded, beating West Jefferson in that stat by 9), defense was also a highlight, with MHS racking up 9 steals and a pair of blocks. Also impressive were the 18 assists leading to points during the game.

Saturday, January 8. At the end of the first quarter, Malad was trailing 14 – 10. But they did not give up. At the end of the first half, Malad had kept it close, and was trailing 25 – 22. They still kept right on fighting and ended the third quarter down 38 – 27. The game became a free for all with very little getting called and became a very physical game. But Malad did not quit fighting. They just could not cut in to Ririe’s lead and fell 47 – 39.

The JV team faced West Jefferson in Malad on Thursday, January 6.

They had a big lead at the end of the first quarter, leading 24 – 10. They kept right on rolling and had a 42 – 21 lead at half time.

Malad stayed in control of this game, leading 51 – 31

forth with Ririe having a three point lead going in to the last few seconds of the game. Ryan Hubbard nailed a big three-point shot to tie the game at 31, sending it in to overtime.

The game was intense in the overtime period, tied at 33 with seconds left.

Ririe was able to get off their last second shot, which fell for them, and they took the win at 35 – 33.

Malad will be at home this weekend, Saturday, January 15, when they face Bear Lake. The C team will start at 4:00 p.m. followed by the JV at 5:30 and the Varsity at 7:00 p.m. They could use all the community support they could get as they begin their district battles.

Photos by Krishele Jensen

WRESTLING The Dragons wrestled at the Richardson Memorial tournament in Brigham City, Utah this weekend.

The tournament had 22 top teams from Utah. As their coach explained, “This is a very tough tournament with extremely good teams and wrestlers. Our kids get some really good matches in.”

Malad had 8 wrestlers in the varsity tournament with 3 medaling. Billy Maddox took 2nd place at 190lbs; Zach Mills took 5th at 113lbs, and Austin Nalder took 5th at 150lbs.

Eleven Dragons wrestled in the JV tournament and 3 medaled. Bry- Billy Maddox placed 2nd at 190lbs for Varsity cen Talbot took 5th place at 120lbs; Dylan Moss took 4th place at 157lbs, and Hunter Wray took 5th at 157lbs.

The lady Dragon wrestlers also wrestled at the Bear Lake tournament on Saturday. They both did a great job and placed. Dezirae Haven placed 3rd, and Catherine Leckie placed 4th.

The Dragons have a busy week.

They will be in Snake River on Wednesday, Home on Thursday, and at the Wendell tournament on Friday and Saturday.

Zach Mills took 5th at 113lbs for Varsity

Catherine Leckie and Dezirae Haven both placed at the Bear Lake tournament

Hunter Wray, Dylan Moss, Brycen Talbot took 5th, 4th, and 5th place for JV at the tournament in their weight classes

VARSITY GIRLS BASKETBALL The Lady Dragons had a busy post-holiday season, with a number of games. While the schedule has been grueling, the team has held up well, and continued to improve. Other than a very tough loss against Aberdeen, the team has seen closer margins and nearly defeated Nampa Christian in a close game. Results below: December 28th - December 30th @ Parma Holiday Tournament C Y

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12/28/21 vs. Gooding Malad - 8, 14, 9, 15 - 46 Gooding - 26, 14, 6, 18 - 64 Scoring...

Beth McClain - 2, Hallie Horsley - 8, Sheridan Brown - 9, Oaklie Hebdon - 14, Riglee Peterson - 4, Madison Green - 5, Preslie Bennett - 4 12/29/21 vs. Nampa Christian Malad - 4, 20, 11, 4 - 39 NC - 4, 8, 18, 13 - 43 Scoring...

Beth McClain - 2, Hallie Horsley - 4,

Sheridan Brown - 2, Oaklie Hebdon - 4, Riglee Peterson - 10, Madison Green - 10, Preslie Bennett - 7 12/30/21 vs. Bonners Ferry Malad - 6, 9, 8, 13 - 36 BF - 16, 14, 9, 11 - 50 Scoring...

Beth McClain - 4, Hadlee Summers 0, Anistyn Tovey - 0, Hallie Horsley - 0, Sheridan Brown - 3, Oaklie Hebdon - 6, Riglee Peterson - 6, Teagan Daniels - 0, Preslie Bennett - 17

1/7/22 @ Aberdeen Malad - 12, 7, 0, 4 - 23 Aberdeen - 22, 36, 14, 4 - 76 Scoring...

Beth McClain - 3, Hallie Horsley - 2, Sheridan Brown - 6, Oaklie Hebdon 2, Riglee Peterson - 5, Preslie Bennett -5 Upcoming games this week...

Wednesday, 1/12 vs. Soda Springs (JV @ 5:30, Varsity @ 7) Friday, 1/14 vs. West Side (JV @ 5:30, Varsity @ 7) C Y

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