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The Spirit bonfire lights up the night sky
The student section brightens the Volleyball game
The donated car's life flashes before its headlights as students and special guest hammer wielder Nacona Smith take aim
A Busy Homecoming Week
Continued from front page standouts, but student organizations, faculty, athletics, and the school as a whole also showed off their Homecoming pride. The parade float awards tracked with the overall points for the week, with the Seniors taking first, then the Sophomores, Juniors, and Freshmen. (see parade pictures on pages 5 and 6). On Tuesday, the MHS Lady Dragons Soccer team recorded their first win of the season against Aberdeen, in a hard fought and tense game full of excellent play. On Thursday, the Volleyball team cemented their fierce reputation so far this year with a strong win in three sets over American Falls. On Friday, the Football team faced a challenge against Soda Springs, whom they lost to 4918. Despite the loss, the Dragons still managed a number of great plays (like a touchdown in the first 17 seconds) and played remarkably well for being down a handful players due to injury. (Find full sports results on pages 15 and 16
Fry eating begins in earnest
The officers for the American Legion Post 65 were presented at their most recent meeting. Gary White (Commander), Rick Madsen (Sergeant at Arms), Russ Wilson (Adjutant), Mike Ard (Judge Advocate), Larry Nalder (Chaplain), Gene Caldwell (Service Officer), Bob Stokes (Historian), Roy Johnson (First Vice Commander), Thayne Barker (Second Vice Commander).
American Legion post 65 Ernest W Jones met for its regularly scheduled September meeting, and to announce new officers.
Following the invocation and posting of the colors, the Legion welcomed new member Wayne Allen.
It was reported that a request to get rid of the old grill in the Fairgrounds cook shack and to install a door in the beer booth for easier access were accepted by the Fairboard, and should be underway soon.
The recent steak fry was reported on. Gene Caldwell and others were awarded their 70 year pins. The steak fry was an event that was put on successfully, but it was mentioned that the Legion would like to see larger numbers of attendees in the future.
A Coca-Cola cooler was donated to the Legion, and will be moved into the bar area. A plan to perform various maintenance tasks around the building, including anchoring down the outside railing, was discussed.
Several members of the Legion will participate in posting colors for the Governor’s visit on October 15th. Member Travis Whipple mentioned that there had been several events recently where the Legion could have posted colors. The most recent was the Constitution Day celebration, which had been scheduled on the same day as the steak fry. A motion to set aside Constitution Day and Flag Day to prevent future conflicts was made and approved. Gene Caldwell spoke about the county and city’s upcoming “Operation Green Light” observance. The initiative was created by the National Association of Counties as a way to promote local awareness and commemoration of Veterans at a local level. The program essentially encourages residents to use green lightbulbs in their residences and businesses from November 7-13 in order to promote the message.
Kathy Kent is interested in locating a grant to replace the first floor windows in the Legion building. She is interested in seeking bids in order to apply for grants.
A motion was passed to raise the rent for events from $75 to $100 for the building. Discussions of raising prices on beer were tabled until later next year.
Rick Madsen, Russ Wilson, Gary White, Mike Ard with Cooper, Larry Nalder, Gene Caldwell, Bob Stokes, Roy Johnson
LOOKING BACK
5 YEARS AGO (2017)
Members of the Oneida County Search and Rescue were honored by the Oneida County Hall of Fame last Friday. In a Proclamation from Oneida County and Malad City, Friday, September 22, was declared as Oneida County Search and Rescue Appreciation Day.
Current and past members of the Oneida County Search and Rescue rode on a float during the Homecoming Parade. After the parade, about a hundred current members, spouses and family of deceased Search and Rescue members met at the Malad City Fire Station for a luncheon, as a reunion of members and for the Hall of Fame to recognize members past and present with a luncheon.
Original members of Oneida County Search and Rescue, pictured in The Idaho Enterprise are, Terrel Jones, John C. Hill, Ron Skidmore, Aaron Hill, first Commander Dale Rohner, Frank Madsen and Don Eliason. Not pictured is Jack Servoss.
The Idaho State Distinguished Young Woman Program will be hold on Friday and Saturday, October 5, 6 and 7 at the Idaho Falls Civic Auditorium.
As Malad's Distinguished Young Woman, MaCall, the daughter of Dustin and Christine Smith, will be participating in the state program. She will leave for Idaho Falls on Sunday, October 1 where she will stay with a host family for the week as she practices each day for the program. Even though she will be working hard, she will also be having a lot of fun and meeting girls from 36 other communities in Idaho who will also be participating in the program.
Betty Jones will mark her 90th birthday this Sunday, October 1, 2017. The family will gather to celebrate Betty's birthday on Saturday, October 14. Friends are invited to visit with Betty between 3:00 and 4:00 p.m. on October 14 at the Malad High School Commons.
Besides raising three sons, Terry (Marsha); Barnard "Nard" (Deberra) and Arne (Cathie), Betty was an early pioneer of girls' sports in southeastern Idaho, responsible for starting the girls' track and girls' volleyball programs at Malad High School. Jordan Pope, a senior at Malad High School, is pulling double duty this season as one of the Lady Dragons' Soccer team's key players as well as the field goal kicker for the Malad Dragons football team.
Jordan has been playing soccer for as long as she can remember. "My mom was in search of a local club team for soccer, and as soon as she found one, I began playing from a young age." Jordan recalls. An opening on the football team became available for a kicker, and several players had tried out, but they didn't have the accuracy that Coach Rick Driessen was looking for in a field goal kicker. He sought outside help to fill the vacancy. Coach Driessen approached his dad Ted Driessen who is the Malad High School Girls' soccer coach and asked him if any of his girls had a leg that could kick field goals for the football team. Jordan's name was brought up. The coaches took Jordan to the football field to see if she could kick, and she made 10 out of 10 kicks from 10 yards out. "I thought they just wanted me to do the kicking." Jordan said. They moved the ball further back, and she was able to make most of those kicks as well. "She can hit between the goal posts at 37 yards hash to hash. Not a lot of players have the accuracy that she does. She's a hard worker and puts in a lot of time practicing." Coach Driessen commented. 10 YEARS AGO (2012)
Emergency training exercises were held on September 21 which involved armed suspects entering the Malad High School early on a school morning. The scenario included several injured school staff and law enforcement. Members of the Malad Stake Emergency preparedness committee acted as injured students and teachers and were made up to look as if they had been shot. Team members for the emergency training exercise assemble in the Search and Rescue Building for briefing prior to the enactment. Those involved in the exercise were Oneida County Sheriff’s Office, Oneida County Search and Rescue, Oneida County EMTs, Oneida County Hospital, S.T.A.R., Idaho State Police, Bannock County Sheriff’s Office, Oneida County Emergency Coordinator Dan Williams and the Bureau of Homeland Security.
Modern Woodmen of America presented Nancy Asay with the Hometown Hero award on September 22. Nancy was recognized for all her service to her community.
Nicole Hubbard will travel to Idaho Falls for a week of hard work in preparation and participation in the Distinguished Young Women’s (DYW) Program where she will be representing Malad City. 15 YEARS AGO (2007)
The latest Crime Report from the Idaho State Police shows a decline in both offenses and arrests for the Oneida Sheriff’s Department. The First Presbyterian Church of Malad is happy to host the return performance for Ring Praise Music Ministry of Phyllis Tincher and Sean Rogers. The concert will be September 28 at the Presbyterian Church.
Dani Howard, Malad’s 2008 Junior Miss, will participate in the Idaho Junior Miss Program coming up next week in Coeur d’Alene.
Max and Rebecca Firth have spent 20 years donating their time to the youths of Oneida County. They have led the Beef Buddies 4-H Club for the past 20 years and were named 4-H Leaders of the Month.
The Malad Fire Department elected new officers during their meeting. Members elected Geoff Green to be the Fire Chief for the coming year. Ray Davis will serve as Vice Chief and Jerry Thomas as secretary.
Oneida County was well represented at the Championship Showdown for the Idaho Junior Rodeo. Pictured in The Idaho Enterprise were Bracken Scalise, Saige Smith, Kiely Davis, BreAnn Weeks, Hazen Smith, Riggin Smith, Shawn’te Davis, Lindsay Davis, Shannee Scalice, Shancee Smith, Ty Davis, Trasen Jones, Sadie Simpson, Shawnee Simpson and Andrea Daniels. 25 YEARS AGO (1997)
The county will have an Emergency Services Coordinator at least until the end of this year. Commissioners will then take stock and decide if they want the position to be permanent. Earlier this month, Thella Hill offered to do the job without pay on a trial basis, stating a real need for coordination between emergency coordination service entities within the county.
Things are nearing completion on Malad’s new Post Office. Postmaster Barbara Thompson expects to be in the facility somewhere around the first of November.
Pictured in The Idaho Enterprise are the Malad Valley Theater Guild officers, Sherrie Thomas is president, Gene Caldwell is vice president, Kay Caldwell is costume manager, LaReta Gugelman is script reader and small props manager, Lynn Jones is fundraising chairman, Jeff Richins is large prop manager and Mylene Jones is public relations director. Not pictured are Evan Howe, ticket manager and Wilda Illum historian. Officers will serve two-year terms.
Dr. Stephen Johnson has received the degree of Fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians. The degree was awarded at the A.A.F.P’s 49th Annual Scientific Assembly in Chicago, Illinois, at convocation. 35 YEARS AGO (1987)
coming activities at Malad High School. She was selected in balloting Monday morning. Also serving in her court will be Natalie Smith, first attendant, and Dianna Marble, second attendant.
Special ceremonies were conducted in the Oneida County Courthouse in commemoration of the 200th anniversary of the signing of the U.S. Constitution. On hand for the occasion were courthouse employees and community residents. Speakers were Magistrate Judge J.W. Crowther and Oneida County Prosecuting Attorney, David Evans.
Army National Guard Private Todd L. Nielsen, son of Janet Deschamps of Malad and Rex Nielsen of Fallon, Nevada, has completed basic training at Fort Dix, New Jersey.
The Wheel Standing Fire Truck pictured in The Idaho Enterprise is the newest addition to Ed “The Outlaw” Jones’ Racing Enterprises. Able to wheel stand the entire length of a drag strip at speeds of over 130 miles per hour, it is a reproduction of an authentic 1931 Chevy fire truck.
Excitement was the name of the game as Malad opened league play against Grace, but ironically, most of it came after the final buzzer. The game ended in regulation play with a tied score, 6-6. It wasn’t until several minutes into overtime play that Malad was finally able to pull out the victory. 45 YEARS AGO (1977)
Oneida residents are encouraged to attend the ribbon-cutting dedication ceremonies at the Oneida County Library featuring Governor John V. Evans, State Librarian Helen Miller and local Library Board Chairman Ione Jones.
The Sears store at 27 Bannock Street will open under new management as former Malad residents Raymond and Maxine Horsley assume ownership of the downtown mail order firm.
After 40 years in the public health field – with the past seven spent administering the Oneida County Health District – Mrs. Idonna Madson has retired. However, in the three months since her mid-July retirement, Mrs. Madson can still be seen at the health district office, where she now volunteers her services when needed.
Bob Crowther of Malad has received a senior assistantship in the Skaggs Institute of Retail Management at Brigham Young University, it was announced by E. Doyle Robison, director.
At the first Parent-Teachers’ Association meeting, the Superintendent, and five new teachers and their partners were introduced – Howard and Madge May, superintendent; Clyde and Mickie Ahlquist, Jr. High math and basketball coach; William and Diane Mikesell, guidance counselor; David and Marty Ewing, 1st grade; Bill and Cathy Schmidt, history, boys P.E., football coach, athletic director; Mrs. Elaine Watts, school choral instructor. 55 YEARS AGO (1967)
Student body officers of Malad High for 1967-68 include Brad Price, president; Merrill Williams, vice president; Donette Eliason, head cheerleader; Kay Gleed, secretary; Don S. Evans, business manager and Larry Elcock, historian.
Principal Jerry Esplin of Malad High School announced that Nick Sorensen, MHS senior, has been named a semi-finalist in the 1967-68 National Merit Scholarship Program.
Receiving the highest awards at the national Court of Honor for Boy Scouts will be Marvin John, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wynn John, Portage, who has qualified for the rank of Eagle and Eagle Scout, Dale Brinkerhoff son of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Brinkerhoff, will be presented the coveted Bronze Palm for outstanding achievement in Scouting.
Named Malad City Police Chief was Wendell Monson, Mayor Glen B. Williams reported. Chief Monson fills the vacancy left this past summer by the resignation of Ralph Burton. Patrolman Clarence Anderson will continue in his present capacity.
Enrollment in Oneida Schools this year totals 820 students, according to figures released this week. This is the fourth consecutive year enrollment has dropped. In 1966-67, enrollment was 836; in 1965-66, the total was 883 students and in 1964-65 it was 963. 65 YEARS AGO (1957)
Dr. A. P. Schneider, director of the Idaho Bureau of Animal Industry, has quarantined 28 ranches following discovery of anthrax in cattle on swamp pasture in Franklin County near the Utah lines. The quarantine stops infected area and adjoining ranches. This is the first confirmed case of anthrax in Idaho in 20 years.
J. Wesley Crowther, recently released from the U.S. Air Force, will begin practice of law in Malad the forepart of next week.
Reigning at M.H.S Homecoming activities will be Queen, RaLene Waldron, with Karen Thorpe and Beth Dopp as attendants.
Playing at the New Star Theatre are two big Science Fiction Hits – The Night the World Exploded and The Giant Claw.
Commissioner Bob Christophersen, Attorney Cody Brower, and County Clerk Lon Colton were all absent due to other commitments.
Event Center
Commissioner Eliason suggested that the rain gutters of the Event Center needed to be cleaned, as the runoff was currently blocked from making its way out of the rain spout. Trees limbs, leaves, and a broken rain gutter were creating problems. Tory Richardson was contacted for the maintenance.
Green light for Veterans
Gene Caldwell and Gary White spoke to the commission to answer some questions about the project for the National Organization of Counties called “Operation Green Light”. The organization is promoting an observation of Operation Green Light from November 7-13 to honor veterans by asking for a declaration of observation and the support from the county and city to make green lights available for the community as a visible display of support. The proclamation encourages citizens to display a green light in places of business or their residence. Commissioner Lewis suggested that the Scouting organization might be the best avenue for supplying and providing green lights to those who were interested. A motion was made to support the Operation Green Light initiative for November 7-13th for this year, and passed. It was determined that the Scouts would contact the legion to arrange details for the lightbulb distribution. Anyone in the city and county should feel free to install their own lights beyond what becomes available from the county. Building Department Official
Commissioner Lewis discussed the designation of a building department. Tory Richardson, current Building Inspector, has been designated to take on the overseeing of the newly formed Building department. He will be in charge of improved maintenance of the county’s buildings. This will create a minimum of an additional ten hours a week for the position in order to maintain the facilities. The county felt that there was a need for a more consistent, centralized system for maintaining and repairing its buildings throughout the county. 1000 S new road to 300 E
Doug Crowther reported on the progress of the new Hess lumber facility south of town. A survey of the original deed to the property was presented, which showed the new road running alongside the property to the south. As a result of a potentially incorrect survey, the road markers are not in alignment with the current road. Hess Pumice would like to make a boundary agreement to rectify the usable boundaries. A transfer of deeds between Hess and the county will need to happen in order to formally adjust the property line. The commission motioned to redraw the property line to accurately reflect the boundary and pay the survey cost.
Airport Board report
Mike Hess and Roxanne Albretson spoke to the commission on behalf of the Airport Board. A well on the east side of the hangar has had a pump installed. The airport is planning to install a meter and charge hangar owners for a hookup fee to the well. A number of hangar owners have expressed interest in the water hookup. The airport will need to add the $1,000 hookup fee to their contract with the county. The commission approved motions to allow for that change, and to add an arrangement to share utility costs among hangar users.
Hess also discussed winter maintenance for the airport. The largest need for seasonal maintenance was deemed to be the clearing of the runway. The possibility of county snow removal trucks being used to clear the snow from the runway was discussed. Timing for the county’s snowplowing was mentioned as an issue. The county trucks prioritize the plowing of school bus routes during the morning hours. The airport is required to notify the Air Traffic if its runways will not be safe or accessible, so a clear schedule would be necessary. Ultimately, the airport would like to acquire a second-hand loader or more versatile piece of heavy equipment.
Runway update. Requests for reimbursement of $1,929,662.57 from the granting agency to cover the funds for the new runway have been submitted. At the end of the process, the airport ended up with a bit over $2,000. The new runway has significantly improved both the quality and safety of the airport facility.
Electrical power to each hangar is now individually metered. Hess suggested that he would like to combine the three county meters at the airport into one. 300 E and 1000 S roads
Dianna Dredge spoke to the commission about the city’s annexing of the road for new subdivisions off of 300 E to 1000 S. Dredge explained that the county granting ownership of the adjacent roads would free the county of oversight responsibility for granting driveway permits and other building code issues regulating the new developments. Some questions about whether a formal hearing process was required in order to complete a vacation of the road were raised, as well as the need for a clearer verification that the city was interested in acquiring the roadway into its inventory. The commission expressed the opinion that the vacation process could not be moved forward with until County Attorney Cody Brower was consulted on the matter.
Brad Hess; clarification of requirements for project
Brad Hess spoke to the commission about the remaining requirements for his development, Idahome estates. The Planning and Zoning commission had requested some additions to the project which were determined to have been incorrectly articulated. A second review led to a recommendation to move the plat to the county commission with a few elements to be completed before final approval. The elements were addressed, according to Brad Hess, and included curb dimensions, clerical adjustments, and other requests. The engineers had also requested proof of sufficient water supplies for the development. Hess’ main concern was receiving clarification from the Board of County Commissioners what was required from them to sufficiently prove the water situation. One of the methods for checking the water supply was a collection of drill logs from surrounding wells, which Hess presented. The logs showed an average depth of 42 feet. Commissioners Eliason and Lewis suggested that they would like the input of a water expert in order to determine whether it was sufficient for a development of the suggested size. Hess expressed frustration about the process, which he wished to finalize with the commission itself. The commission is also interested in bringing the matter to resolution, but felt that without the input of Cody Brower they were not in a position to pass a final authorization. In the interests of trying to move the process forward to a conclusion, Hess agreed to a meeting between with the commissioners and the attorney in order to finalize the process.
Old 191 Vacation/Validation of road sections
Dianna Dredge also spoke to the commission about the potential vacation of sections of road along Old Highway 191. As a result of the newer 191 route, there are several isolated sections of the old road that are not connected to other county roads, though they are used by landowners. The commission asserted that the priority was in making sure that those who need access to the properties were able to maintain it whatever else might happen. The issue of who exactly to vacate the roads to was also raised. The commission took the issue under advisement for future consideration.
Pathology
Agreement with
Ada County
Currently, Oneida county has an agreement with Ada County for pathology services. This means that when a cause of death needs to be investigated, the deceased is transported to Boise for the pathology investigation. In the future, Bannock County hopes to provide the same service much more locally. A motion to accept the arrangement with Ada County in the meantime was passed.
Law Enforcement
Policy renewal
Sheriff Jones spoke to the commission about the renewal of the universal policy manual for all law enforcement in the state of Idaho. The contract allows for the SO to maintain a subscription to the policy manual. The commissioners signed the contract following the approval of a motion to do so.
Compaction testing for cement and asphalt/elevator project
Chairman Lewis presented information about the ongoing elevator project at the courthouse. A firm named Utah Testing and Engineering provided a list of testing that will be required to be performed outside the contractor’s fee. Several tests have been performed, including those of the compaction of concrete at the foundation of the ADA compliant elevator. The charge for the concrete testing comes to $1,096. A motion to accept and pay the fee was passed. Excess property disposal
The commission asked departments throughout the county for a list of items that needed to be disposed of at auction. Excess county property is legally required to be offered up at auction before it is remaindered. Office items can be reallocated throughout the county, but any items over $250 must be placed into an open auction. A resolution will be required to move forward with placing the county’s final list of items with auctioneer Lynn Livingston for 10% of the sale proceeds. The county will pay all advertising expenses associated with the auction.
HVAC unit for annex building
Two years ago, an HVAC unit at the annex building failed. It was discovered at the time that an additional unit was still functional, though not very efficient. At the time, a decision was made to replace only one of the units. Chairman Lewis presented a proposal to acquire a second unit. A motion to approve Aspen Air’s installation of a furnace and removing the old unit at a cost of $9,300 was made, with $4,650 put down under the 2022 budget for the Annex, and the rest on the 2023 budget. The motion passed.
Holiday gift for employees
Potential plans for holiday gifts for county employees were discussed. Suggestions included gift cards, hams, and turkeys. There are 74 full or part time employees.
Malad DRIVE-IN
Lunch Specials 11am – 2pm
Monday - Chicken Bagel & Fry $5.95 Tuesday - Hard Taco $2.00 Soft Taco $3.00 Taco Salad $4.00 Wednesday – Chicken Cheese Snack & Fry $5.95 Thursday – Grilled Double Deck & Fry $6.95
