The Idaho Publication | December 22, 2022

Christmas Scenes across the Valley

Live Nativity

The Interfaith Council once again brought a live nativity scene to Malad to celebrate the season and recount the Christmas story from the gospels. The intimate scene was enacted in the back lot of the Presbyterian church, with a fully constructed manger, and backed by a chorus of angels singing from on high.

The live nativity provides a chance for guests to experience a narrated visualization of the Christmas story, complete with Joseph and Mary, the shepherds, and wisemen, as well as live animals. The performances were held at 5, 5:30, 6, and 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday last week, with a steady turnout throughout the evening. Refreshments were given out between the performances, which were appreciated by those in attendance. “This is just wonderful!” one attendee stated. “Thank you so much for doing this.”

The event requires a lot of planning, and the Interfaith Council has been busy for the last month preparing for it.

The cast for the program included: Mary, Doris Young; Joseph, Samuel Young; Angels, Caroline Whipple, Gideon Whipple, Shaylynn Snow, Tempe Garrett, Donna Whipple, Mary Young; Shepherds, Brian Young, Vivian Young,

Brigham Snow; Kings, William Whipple, Casey Young, Jaxom Snow. The narrators were Pastor Jack Harwell, and Art Martinez. Toni Werk and the Interfaith Council organized and prepared the event.

Christmas Performance at the Iron Door

The Iron Door Playhouse presented two Christmas plays for the season on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, and Sunday of last week.

The first, “There Arose Such a Clatter” by Ann Coulter Martens, featured the story

of a family overwhelmed by a hectic Christmas who ultimately came to realize the importance of the family itself. The second, “The Santa Trap,” involved a story of children in a hospital visited by Santa and his helpers, who also explain the other story of Christmas.

“There Arose Such a Clatter” by Stuart Ross featured the following cast; Jaylyn Green (Ginny), London Hess (Joan), Asher Brower (Jimmy), Martin Beyler (Mr. Rollins), Kendyl Cox (Mrs. Rollins), Sarah Beyler (Fay), Edson Whipple (Tom), Mike Hess Jr. (Speaker). Brenda

First Presbyterian Church

By Marlys Evans

Christ came into this world for a purpose; it was not a whim that God decided to do this. There was a very real purpose, and that was to bring mankind back into a relationship with its Creator. It is clear from Jesus’ own words, and Paul shows the scriptural basis for believing this, that Jesus came that all might know the saving grace of God (Romans 15:7-13).

God came to earth taking the form of a human being to bring hope, peace, joy, and love to a world that had lost its way. During this Avent season, a period of four weeks prior to Christmas, Christians around the world emphasize hope, peace, joy, and love which God sent with Christ.

HOPE: Before He was born, people hoped for a Messiah. Their hope was fulfilled the night Jesus, Immanuel, “God with us” was born. Although we are no longer waiting for Jesus in the form of an infant, He is still our source of hope. We watch for His second coming (Matthew 24:30); we anticipate the heavenly home He is preparing for us (John 14:2); and we dream of living with Him in His celestial city (1 Thessalonians 4:16). We look forward to the future because, the Lord Jesus Christ was, and still is the hope for all nations and peoples.

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“The Santa Trap” included the following: Jade Charles (Narrator), Emmaline Francom (Nurse and Parent #1), Kylee Francom (Murse and Parent #2), Londyn James, James Cox, Sofia Hes (Children); William Whipple (Santa), Lyla Reed (Head Elf), Addie Brower, MaCall Clark, Thatcher Sweeten (Elves); Eva Coleman, Caroline Whipple (Reindeer); Serena Whipple (Mrs. Claus), Kendyl Cox (Parent

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Jan 6 Committee ends work; refers criminal charges

Argentina wins World Cup 2022 In what was roundly described as the “greatest World Cup match ever” Argentina outlasted defending Champions France in the final shootout to take the coveted prize. Argentina had held the lead until about the 80th minute, when France scored a breakaway goal and a second chance. This was followed by a penalty kick with time running out to tie the game at 2-2. Both sides scored once more, including a hat trick by French star Mbappe, leading to a final shootout.

Polar Vortex predicted

According to recent predictions from the National Weather Service, this week’s cold weather will be eclipsed by next week’s appearance of the Polar Vortex, a weather phenomenon that brings arctic climate patterns into the lower states through a low pressure front. If modeling follows predictions, weather across the top half of the U.S. should reach numbers that would mark a 40 year temperature low throughout the Christmas week.

California Earthquake kills at least 2

At least 2 people have been killed, and 11 injured following a 6.4 magnitude earthquake that struck northern California late Monday. Power remains off for over 70,000 customers in Humbolt county. Scientists are warning that potentially strong aftershocks are likely to follow over the next week as the area attempts to gauge the damage.

Criminal Referrals from Jan 6 Committee

On Monday, the bipartisan committee investigating the events of January 6, 2021 have made referrals to the Department of justice for criminal charges against former President Donald Trump. The charges range from obstructing the official process of government to insurrection.

The committee has made four referrals so far, two of which have resulted in convictions. The referrals themselves are not binding, they are directions to federal prosecutors, as well as compendiums of evidence gathered so far.

Secret Santa surprises Malad mother

Lorraine Ward Spencer, mother of 8, was the unexpected recipient of Secret Santa presents from a secret benefactor represented by East Idaho News. Over the course of the season, the mystery donor is distributing a million dollars to deserving recipients around the region. Lorraine, who works at the Head Start program, was given $1000 to pay for propane costs, $5000 in Kroger gift cards, and $1000 to pay for insurance and registration for the new family SUV she was also given.

Sinkhole closes road in Pocatello

An underground water main break created a sinkhole between 7th and 8th streets and East Lander in Pocatello, which ended up partially swallowing a dumptruck Monday afternoon. The hole itself is six to eight feet deep, though the truck was successfully removed. The section of road is closed until repairs can be made.

First Presbyterian Church

Christmas comes to town

Message from St. Paul Mission

During this Christmas season we all have so much to be thankful for. First, our country is not directly in conflict in a shooting war which is a big deal around the Martinez family as we proudly have two soldiers currently serving in the military. Thank you Pete and Chris. We have the gift of spending time during this holiday season with family that we have not seen for a few years due to military service. The small things that most take for granted such as family gatherings are not taken for granted in this household. We know that the sacrifice that our soldiers and their families make during times like the holidays are incredible and we are so thankful for the service to our country that brave men and women selflessly give. We are thankful

as a Catholic community for the gift of fellowship that we share with both our fellow parishioners as well as with the other faiths within our community. There is no greater gift than the gift of sharing the love that our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ shared with us all. For those who do not share any religious affiliation, of which I have many friends in that category, we wish you a very Merry Christmas and pray that the love of our Savior comes to you in a special way. For our religious community, this is a time of reflection for the world. A time to understand the great gift that our God gave us in the birth of our Lord and Savior. A time to be thankful for the Blessed Mother and her openness to be the mother of our Lord and Savior. A time to wel-

Christmas 2022

Pastor Jack Harwell Victory Baptist Church Malad

We are going to celebrate another Christmas in a fallen world. We celebrate the birth off a savior, one that came to save us from a life of sin. We all have a hope that we may see peace and have relief from the things that over shadow us and the conditions of the world we live in to day. We all hope that all the craziness will some how stop and things will change and get better!

We all have a hope that in our own little world we will have peace but it is not what this world can give. This world is being run by Satan and we are in Spiritual warfare for what is right and true. We want peace for our children, family, and friends. This world that is being run by Satan can not give us peace just trouble and lies. Do you think that Satan will be truthful to you? Do you think that you can find real peace out side off God and His plan for you. The Bible has prophesy that tell us of the time we live and they are coming true at an alarming rate. There is reason to celebrate the second coming of Jesus. The mark of the beast is on our door step along with the one world Government as well as the anti-Christ. Do you think that the government can give you peace and happiness?

When federal judges tell us public prayer is unconstitutional and it becomes a crime, what constitution are they going by. The constitution of our country is built on Religious freedom not oppression, and the freedom God gives is not and can not be taken away. Most of you reading this will go to a church and in that church you will have prayer, do you know that a church is a public building. The government can't give you peace in your heart only God can do that even in a time of trouble. Do you think that things are good and there is

nothing wrong then you have been deceived and can not see the truth!

I have studied the Bible for a while and I am excited about the time we live. I have preached for several years now and the prophecy off the Bible are real and true! I am charged by God to teach and preach the word off God not my word, so it is my job to warn people what is coming and how to prepare for the second coming of Jesus the Christ. It's my job to warn but it is your's to act on what you hear from the Spirit of God.

God's word is all truth and not a lie, Jesus said He was the truth and the way and life also He was the light of the world! There is no truth outside God's word and outside of Him is only lies. God's word tells us there will be a great falling away, and there will be false teachers and profits. These will deceive people and miss lead the world and we have that now and if you can't see this then you are deceived and believe a lie!

We should know that Jesus came over two thousand years ago and why He came, to set us free to show us the truth and not to be deceived. We should also know that Jesus tells us He will return again to deal with this world that is upside down. Do you believe it is okay with God to kill unborn babies and even now twenty eight days after birth! Do you think God that destroyed Sodom and Gomorrah

come the great Emanuel (God is with us). This God given gift for believers has changed everything in our world. It is our responsibility to share that change with everyone we meet. May the love and blessing that our new born Savior has brought to the world be the love and blessing that we share to one another. May God bless each and everyone in our community. May his Son who is born on Christmas day be the example that we all look to as the gift of love that we share with our family and friends. And finally, may any and all conflict that we have with anyone, be healed by the love that our Savior brings to us.

God Bless you all, Deacon Art Martinez St. Paul Mission

Malad Stake Presidency Christmas Greeting

There is a phrase in a Christmas song that says, "It's the most wonderful time of the year". This truly is the most wonderful time of the year. There is magic in the air. Christians of all faiths join together to celebrate the birth of our Savior Jesus Christ. We celebrate the Light that came into the world.

From the Book of Luke we read, "And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn."

On the first Christmas night the shepherds came with haste and wisemen came bearing gifts.

Do we come to the Savior in haste and what gifts do we offer to him.? Do we make room "Inn" our hearts and lives for the Savior?

next time Christmas will fall on a Sunday will be in the year 2033. For many of our youth this may be the only Christmas Sunday they will have and remember as a youth.

just at Christmas. Sometimes the gifts that are given anonymously are the most special.

will let us off? Do you think that if God really exist we can get away doing this things and God not judging us for our sins and abominations? Have you talked to God and Him tell you these things are okay, He would not! Can you know your believing the truth? Yes you can know if you want to know.

I am excited to live in this time, with all the Prophesy that are coming true in the world we live now.

I hope that you have peace,the only kind that comes from God. What are your hopes for a new year and life? Do you think that you can have Peace outside of God, you can not have a lasting peace with out God's plan for you, only an illusion of peace. Do you think you have freedom and you can do as you like? Those that that believe in God will suffer persecution and tribulation but it will not be the tribulation that those that reject God's way will have.

I hope that you have that peace that God gives to those that know Him and I hope that you share that hope with those who are close to you. I hope you find the real reason for celebration this Christmas and remember why Jesus came in the first place.

In closing I Pray that you might know Jesus as you should as Lord of all and King of all and the judge of all. Now when this comes to pass what are you going to do nothing, or will you seek the truth of God's word.

All of us have memories of celebrating Christmas when we were young. I have always been intrigued by the innocence of toddlers and young children when it comes to Christmas. It is my observation that most all young children are drawn to figurines of the nativity sets, especially the figurine of the "Christ child". Many have observed the "Christ child" being removed and being carried around or the pieces of the nativity arranged differently. When asked why the figurines have been rearranged the child suggests they wanted to put Him in the middle so everyone can see the Christ child.

This year we have the sacred privilege of having Christmas fall on the Holy Sabbath. This doesn't happen very often. Because of the calendar and Leap year the

I recently read an article about how many Christian denominations around the country are choosing not to have Christmas services on Sunday because their members prefer to stay home in their pajamas spending time with their family. I found it ironic that the name of this article was "O Come All Ye Faithful, Except When Christmas Falls on a Sunday."

We as a Stake Presidency invite you all to come join us on Christmas as we worship together on His Holy day. What better way to celebrate Christmas, than to join together in song and word one with another on His Holy Sabbath.

Many of us struggle knowing what gifts to give someone. Sometimes the best gifts that are given don't come wrapped, rather they come from the heart. Could we be a little kinder to our neighbor? Could we offer someone the gift of forgiveness? Are there visits we could make? Perhaps a visit to someone who is lonely would be a special gift throughout the year, not

Despite the magic that is in the air there are many voices in the world that demand that we must "remove Christ" from our Christmas celebration. We can have all the lights and tinsel, we just can't have Christ.

At this wonderful time of year may we "Light the World" with acts of kindness, service and love one toward another. May we take time this Christmas Day to reflect on the wonderful gift that was so freely given to each of us. May we ever be grateful for Christ, not just at Christmastime, but each and every day. May each and every one of you have a wonderful Christmas. We testify that the Christ child was and is the Light and Life of the world, the Savior of all mankind.

May we "seek this Jesus" and open our hearts and let Him in. May we open the gifts in our lives that he so freely gives to us.

The greatest Christmas gift that was ever given was wrapped in swaddling clothes. God be thanked for the matchless gift of His divine Son. Much love and respect.

Malad Stake Presidency

PEACE: Christmas is the season of peace. Jesus, the Prince of Peace, came to break the cycle of sin and blame by making peace for use “through His blood shed on the cross” (Colossians 1:20). Jesus bore the blame for all of us. Having received and accepted God’s forgiveness through Christ, “a gift of grace, not of works” (Ephesians 2:810) we can now live in peace with him, by doing so, we should be eager to make peace with each other.

JOY: The New Testament proclaims that for the believer in Christ, death has been destroyed; it is written “Death is swallowed up in victory” (1 Corinthians 15:45). This good news is for everyone who will receive it. Just as the angels told the shepherds, “I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be to all people” (Luke 2:10-11). We have inexpressible joy knowing the birth of Je-

sus was the beginning of the end for death.

LOVE: At the heart of the Christmas message is the wonderful truth of God’s love for all of us, “For Go so loved the world, He gave His only begotten Son…” (John 3:16). This is how we know what love is: Christ gave his life for us (1 John 3:16). We can and should love another with a pure heart through the Word of God, which live and abides with us forever (1 Peter 1:2223). We love because He first loved us.

Because Christ came

the first time, we can live with hope, peace, joy, and love until He comes again. The Malad Presbyterian Church wishes all our brothers and sisters in Christ a Blessed Christmas and a Happy and Healthy New Year. We invite you to our annual Christmas Eve Candlelight Service, December 24, at 6:00 p.m. at the church (on the hill behind Allen Drug) as we welcome and celebrate the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ, the Light of the world.

LDS Stake Center

Victory Baptist Church

Christmas Scenes across the Valley

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Sets were designed by Brenda Daniels, Scott Alder, and Don Daniels. Props were designed by Brenda Daniels and Cecilia Hess. Jeff Richins was responsible for the Sound and Light engineering.

Window displays downtown

The windows of the Co-op building downtown have been turned into delightful Christmas tableaux through the work of Melanie Coleman and a group of volunteers. These Christmas displays are the result of the work of a dedicated group of individuals who believe in encouraging the community to come together to celebrate and enjoy the holidays.

Gospel Connection

Singers

The Victory Baptist Church hosted the Gospel Connection Singers last Friday, who performed a number of faithful and seasonal numbers for the crowd who had gathered. The event started with a chili feed, and provided a warm place for those who wanted to enjoy the uplifting message of the season with others in a fun and relaxed environment.

Community Chorus Concert

The 48th annual Malad Valley Community Chorus Christmas Concert, “The Lights of December,” was held on Sunday, December 18, at the 2nd Ward Church building. The 30-voice Chorus, under the direction of Ralph Bennett, sang a variety of seasonal favorites, ranging from carols celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ to light-hearted sleigh ride songs. Christine Crowther Smith accompanied the Chorus this year due to Helen Ward injuring her arm earlier in the fall. As is its tradition, the Chorus ended the concert with “Christmas Love.”

Food Pantry

The Food Pantry was on hand with special guest Santa Claus to distribute almost 200 meals to families across the valley. This year, the Christmas boxes included potatoes and other holiday staples for those who made their way to the Event Center on December 8. The distribution is a service that provides food to families who could use extra food support during the year.

MMS/MHS Christmas Concert

The theme of the Malad Middle and High School Christmas Concerts was “Celebrate the Holidays” as seven student groups performed traditional and novelty holiday numbers on Monday, December 19. Foster Garrett is the band and choir director, and Lorna Hess is the choir accompanist.

The Middle School Concert began with the Grade 6 Choir followed by the Grade 7 Choir; both choirs sang two numbers. The Beginning Band (Grades 6 and 7) and the Intermediate Band (Grades 7 and 8) each performed three numbers.

The High School Band started the High School Concert with the popular “Polar Express” followed by two other numbers.

The High School Choir began with a novelty number, “African Noel” and then performed three other numbers. The 15-member Chamber Choir performed four numbers.

Before and after each concert, attendees had the opportunity to bid on 94 gift baskets donated by students and their families. All proceeds go to support the school music programs.

Dragonettes Christmas Performance

A packed house showed up on Monday, December 12 for the annual Dragonettes Christmas Show. The show highlighted the talents of the Dragonettes, the Cheerleaders, soloist Hunter Olsen, and students of Studio A Dance.

As always, the program included a variety of spirited themed numbers, celebrating the season and aspects of American life.

The Dragonettes started the night with their hip hop dance in Christmas sweaters to set the mood, followed by the MHS Cheerleaders with their award winning 90s mix dance. After a costume change, the Dragonettes returned with their Dance routine.

Studio A Preschool group then took to the floor in what announcer and coach Wendy Owens acknowledged “always steals the show.” The pre-K kids performed a tribute to Route 66, under the direction of Alicia Seamons and Alaina Schrenk.

Hunter Olsen the performed a solo routine titled “Ashes,” which showcased her classical

dance skills.

Studio A’s K-2nd grade kids then performed a routine titled “School Mix,” which featured both younger and older kids in a shared dance to the periodic “end of class” bell.

The Dragonettes returned with a Navy themed kick routine to the backdrop of the an updated version of the Village People classic “In the Navy”.

Studio A finished their evening with a routine involving 3rd through 8th graders titled “Old School.”

After the Dragonette’s Pom performance, they joined the Cheerleaders for the rousing “Get up.”

Afterward, the Dragonettes performed a tribute to the military, after which the cheerleaders performed “Side Line.”

To end the night, the Dragonettes performed “All I want for Christmas.” The 2022-2023 Dragonettes included Senior Captains Alexis Shaw, Brylee Clark, Hunter Olsen, Rayleigh Barnes; Juniors Alexus Tarbet, Charli Briscoe, and Sadie Jensen; Sophomores Baylee Owens, Makiya Shulz, and Maren Sperry; and Freshman Braylee Price. The Dragonettes are coached by Wendy Owens, Kelsey Owens, and Wendy Hess.

Studio A is coached by Alicia Seamons and Alaina Schrenk.

Pastor Jack Harwell welcomes the Gospel Connection Singers

The Community Chorus

Full cast curtain call for the Christmas plays

Jospeh, Mary, shepherds and wisemen

Ralph Bennett, director of the Community Chorus

Angels we have heard at the Live Nativity

Christmas Scenes across the Valley

Chili at the Baptist Church

Elves and Reindeer at "the Santa Trap"

Christmas windows light up downtown Tenors and sopranos

Altos and basses

The MHS Choir

The Dragonettes Dance Team

The Food Pantry, with the help of Santa himself

K-2nd grade dancers at the Dragonettes Christmas show MHS Cheerleaders

COLORING CONTEST WINNERS

Allen Drug & Variety winners received candy and a toy. Names listed in random order; Serenity Brees, Crew Cox, Scarlett Smith, Wyatt Henrie, Claire Wright, Kody Wangsgard, Zaira Hamilton, Ruxin Smith, Vivian Young, Addison Zahn, and Chipper Jones

Winners at ATC Communications received a pencil and a Toblerone candy. Listed in random order; Saylor Holden, Crew Cox, Everly Maughan, Easton Bowman, Jett Thorpe, Kimber Sweeten, Afton Wangsgard, Rylan Price, Emmett McClellan, Madeline Shandrew, Brianna Williams, Jacob Palmer, Taggart Smith, Vivienne Atkinson, Saigelyn Cox, Payson Price, Nora Talbot, Rustin Montgomery, Riggin Jensen, Caroline Whipple, Sadie Hooste, Brecken Price, Samantha Schrenk, and Jaxton Price

Winners at Bamma Wamma’s Pop received a pop and gift certificate. Names listed in random order; Evelynn Hess, Rylan Price, Kyvor Smith, Ryker Nielsen, Tinley Moon, Brooke Hubbard, Kate Hubbard, Wynn Werk, Zackary Nalder, Kody Wangsgard, Makelle Clark, Maudee Leavitt, Bryten Bastian, Joseph Angell, Luke Allen, Kadee Daniels, Audrey Moss, and not pictured are Riggin Reeder, Adilee Daniels, Chloe Daniels, Brantley Daniels

Boot Lane Vintage winners received a toy. Listed in random order with Jeanny Miller; Lexi Crowther, Audrey Moss, Taggart Smith, Kody Wangsgard, Chipper Jones, Hadley Evanson, Madelyn Gonzalez, Ashlyn Spencer, Saigelyn Cox

Entrants that turned in a color page at Canyon View Cares Veterinary Hospital were winners and received a stuffed key chain and/or candy cane

KJ’s Super Store – Winners received a bag of goodies with a drink. Names listed in random order; Johnny Schrenk, Hudson Hess, Valeria Oseguera, Riggin Montgomery, Temperance Garrett, Maudee Leavitt, Rosslyn Sanchez, Kody Wangsgard, Adilynn Clark, and not pictured are Haven Green, Gemmalyn Schwartz, and Alex Niemoller

The Idaho Enterprise – Brianna Williams, Ridge Wise, Scarlett Smith, Emersyn Wise, John Leavitt, Draven Wise, Mariah Price, and Charlie Blackner

Winners at Farm Bureau Insurance holding their prize. Listed in random order; Maylee Hanks, Ali Hanks, Jaxson Kimberling, Haylen Kimberling, Casey Young, Vivian Young, Mahayla Crowther, Harper Maughan, Lexi Crowther, Tinley Moon, Ruxin Smith, Taggart Smith, Hadlie Evans, Austin Schrenk, Kody Wangsgard, Austin Wangsgard, Kimber Sweeten, Afton Wangsgard, Remi, Sweeten, Chloe Daniels, Cheznie Hannum, Kennedy Hannum, and Jackson, Hannum

Edith’s Collective gave out a coloring book in a stocking with a candy cane filled with candy to the following winners listed in random order; River Hansen, Chipper Jones, McKoy Maughan, Remi Sweeten, Brianna Williams, Austin Schrenk, Ali Hanks, Temperance Garrett, Ruxin Smith, Taggart Smith, and Aspen Allen. There was a grand prize winner of a train set that went to Ruxin Smith

Winners at J Peak Propane received a 2-liter soda and ornaments. Winners are in random order; Jack Coleman, Kyler Price, Ruxin Smith, Jaxton Price, Jaxson Henrie, Kimber Phillips, Tinley Moon, Jocelynn Purdum, Lily Coleman, Katie Palmer, Claire Wright, and Brantley Daniels (not pictured)

NAPA/Hess Truck Auto Ag – Winners listed at random order won a big candy kiss; Kody Wangsgard, Luke Alder, Paris Carter, Saigelyn Cox, Crew Cox, Austin Moss, Somerli Nalder, Tinley Moon, Rylan Price, Lincoln Moss, Hazel Hollingsworth, Paislee Nalder, Brixten Price, Kyvor Smith, Maylee Hanks, Kaycee Phillips, Caroline Whipple, Vivian Young, Braelyn Bastian, Bryten Bastian, Brielle Bastian, Jack Blackner, Charlie Blackner, Lacie Palmer, Adilynn Clark, Kyzen Marley, Luke Allen, Annabelle Shandrew, Emma Spencer, Piper Lewis, Ike Carter, Maudee Leavitt, Rosslyn Sanchez, Adler Zahn, Austin Schrenk, Lexi Crowther, Katy Carter, Ali Hanks, Haylen Kimberling, Jaxson Kimberling, Desmond Atkinson, Vivienee Atkinson, Liam Atkinson, KaDee Daniels, Phoebe Firth, and Dempsey Firth

Thomas Market – Winners received toostie roll bank with $1 gold coin. Winners in random order; Haven Green, Audrey Moss, Megan Moss, Austin Moss, Lincoln Moss, Ridge Wise, Charlie Blackner, Jack Blackner, Adilynn Clark, Makelle Clark, and Mila Clark

Winners at Tiny Tots Daycare and Preschool got a toostie roll bank. Winners are in random order; Saylor Holden, Charlie Blackner, Brixten Price, Chloe Daniels, Ridge Wise, Haislee Nimer, Chipper Jones, Kyvor Smith, Easton Bowman, Charlie Blackner, Jack Blackner, Mikayla Thorpe, Tayli Hachmeister, Colt Price, Mariah Price, Emmett McClellan, Jojo Jones, Paisley Maughan, Shelby Sorensen, Adilee Daniels, Brantley Daniels

Winners at Oneida Family Dental received 2 $1 gold coins. Listed in random order; Emmett McClellan, Paisley Maughan, Kimber Sweeten, Rooster Carter, Taggart Smith, Rustin Montgomery, Crew Cox, Scarlett Smith, Lila Crowther, Kody Wangsgard, Cassidy Schrenk, not pictured are Austin Wangsgard and Vivian Young. There was a grand prize winner of $10 that went to Cassidy Schrenk

Mountain States Insurance – Winners got a bag of

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from Malad City. Names listed in random order; Rhett Coleman, Saylor Holden, Everly Coleman, Jack Coleman, Jett Thorpe, Easton Bowman, Karissa Nimer, Scarlett

their winners $10 and a candy. Names listed in random order; Afton Knight, Addison Zahn, Brianna Williams, Chevylynn Nimer, Afton Wangsgard, Raystyn Nimer, Tyvor Draper, Johnny Schrenk, Owen Allen, Easton Bowman, Saylor Holden, Kyzen Marley, Ryker Nielsen, Jett Thorpe, Chance Bates, Saigelyn Cox, Cherysh Brees, Rosslyn Sanchez, Temperance Garrett, Austin Schrenk, Austin Wangsgard, Sadie Hooste, Adler Zahn, Rustin Montgomery, Konner Marley, Oliver Niemoller, John Leavitt, Taggart Smith, Brett Knight

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Cherysh Brees, Riggin Jensen, Jocelynn Purdum, Trapper Higley, Temperance Garrett, Kaycee Phillips, Aspen Allen, and Dayton Bird

at Hess Lumber & Home Center received a candy bar & toy. Names listed in random order; Kaycee Phillips, Dayton Bird, Zach Crowther, Brecken Price, Vivian Young, Ivy Wright, Ruxin Smith, Madelyn Gonzalez, Nora Talbot, Rustin Montgomery, Taggart Smith, Saigelyn Cox, Whit-

Roe, Camden Crowther, Mahayla Crowther, Adler Zahn, Anthony Purdum, Brookell Nimer, Mason Chabries, Jojo Jones, Lila Crowther, Scarlett Smith, Rhett Price, Lexi Crowther, Rylan Price, Addison Zahn, Easton Bowman, Chloe Daniels, Kaleb Nielsen, Haylee Purdum, Saylor Holden

All entrants that colored a page at the Malad Drive In won and received a gift certificate for a shake

Nell J. Redfield Memorial Hospital winners got a mini pack of Oreo cookies. Listed in random order; Crew Cox, Kyzen Marley, Addison Zahn, Kody Wangsgard, Cherysh Brees, Adilynn Clark, and not pictured are Taggart Smith, Ruxin Smith, Ashlyn Spencer, Aspen Allen, Somerli Nalder, and Riggin Montgomery

Thomas Electric & Furniture handed out cotton candy and $5 to their winners. Names listed in random order; Paisley Maughan, Saigelyn Cox, Everly Maughan, Kymber Maughan, Crew Cox, McKoy Maughan, Harper Maughan, Kimber Phillips, Kaycee Phillips, Macey Bird, Lucy Bird, Dayton Bird, Emma Spencer, Hyrum Spencer, Jaxon Shandrew, Madeline Shandrew, Luke Allen, Kyler Blaisdell, Kody Wangsgard, Jack Coleman, Sadie Hooste, Sylvie Gleckler, Audrey Moss, and Austin Wangsgard

Northern Title Co. of Idaho gave a bag of candy with a Bamma gift certificate. Winners listed in random order; Piper Lewis, Riggin Montgomery, Temperance Garrett, Taggart Smith, Kyvor Smith, and Whittney Roe (not pictured)

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Winners at Ireland Bank got a piggy bank with $15 of gold coins and a coloring book. Winners are Emmett McClellan, Hadley Evanson, Tinley Moon, and Ike Carter (not pictured)

candy canes were given to the winners

Smith, Kymber Maughan, Eva Coleman, Victoria Young, Taggart Smith, Casey Young, Riggin Jensen, Jocelynn Purdum, Temperance Garrett, Somerli Nalder, Aspen Allen, Paris Carter, Serenity Brees, Crew Cox, Saigelyn Cox, Afton Wangsgard, Emmett McClellan, Kimber Phillips, and Charlie Blackner

Sinclair Central Services winners received a wrapped gift. Names in random order; Jocelyn Purdum, Kimber Phillips, Juliette Nelson, Becca Nelson, Gracie Nelson, Ivy Wright, Claire Wright, KaDee Daniels, Gracie Smith, and not pictured Jackson Hannum, Kennedy Hannum, Braxtyn Schwartz, Gemmalyn Schwartz

Winners at Idaho Real Estate Group got a $2 bill and candy cane filled with candy. Names listed in random order; Desmond Atkinson, Maggie Schow, Haylen Kimberling, Vivienne Atkinson, Braelyn Bastian, Addison Zahn, Emmett McClellan, Ausin Schrenk, Cam Coleman, Saigelyn Cox, Kody Wangsgard, Liam Atkinson, Vivian Young, Ruxin Smih, Zach Crowther, Aspen Allen, Maylee Hanks, and Ali Hanks

COLORING CONTEST WINNERS

Winners of the Chimney Quest Contest!

Leisa Lamb won the 2022 Chimney Quest Contest by correctly identifying the correct addresses of chimneys from Santa’s map that was lost. She will receive $100 for her effort. Eva Coleman and Rhett

Coleman were runner ups and won a $25 gift certificate to the Malad Drive In.

Sponsoring the Chimney Quest this year were the following merchants: NAPA/Hess truck Auto Ag, Thomas Electric &

Furniture, Oneida County Clinic, ATC Communications, Malad Rock Products, Nell J. Redfield Memorial Hospital, Dude Ranch Café, Thomas Market, Hess Lumber & Home Center, Malad Drive In,

Deschamps Wrenching, Hotel Malad & Hubcap Lounge. Merry Christmas from The Idaho Enterprise and all sponsoring merchants!

2022 Economic Trends Carry Over into New Year

By Robert Spendlove, Zions Bank Senior Economist

The last year brought both economic highs and lows, from soaring inflation to the lowest unemployment rate ever recorded in the Beehive State. For better and worse, we’ll see some of these economic currents carry over into 2023:

Winners

per Higley, Austin Schrenk, Johnny Schrenk, Cassidy Schrenk, Samantha Schrenk, Beckham Jones, Londyn Jones, Payson Price, Hailey Talbot, Brody Price, Rylan Price, Aubry Price, Mickayla Thorpe, Haislee Nimer, Jack Blackner, Jordyn Horsley, Alec Thorpe, Draylyn Jones, Gemmalyn Schwartz, Aspen Allen, Owen Allen, Kennedy Hannum, Ellie Geddes, Maisy Geddes, Nora Talbot, Madelyn Gonzalez, Aleah Seamons, Alyssa Seamons, Rickell Call, Austin Moss, Audrey Moss, Lincoln Moss, Megan Moss, Adilynn Clark, Luke Allen, Temperance Garrett, Somerli Nalder, Lukas Nalder, Katie Palmer, Oliver Niemoller, Kiya Crowther, Lila Crowther, Mahayla Crowther, Haylee Purdum, Anthony Prudum, Brintlee Jenkins, Ruth

Recession fears linger. Recession fears loomed in most of 2022 as the Federal Reserve ramped up interest rates, consumer sentiment plunged, and the Gross Domestic Product contracted during the first half of the year. While the U.S. economy avoided a recession last year, thanks in part to robust consumer spending, the threat of recession persists. For one, the Treasury yield curve inverted, meaning that investors are willing to pay higher interest rates on short-term bonds than longer-term ones. Historically, this has been a warning signal that a recession could be on the way.

The labor market shines. The labor market was the star of the 2022 economy. As of August, all jobs lost in the pandemic were recovered. The unemployment rate is back down to 3.7% nationally, nearly as low as the

pre-pandemic unemployment rate of 3.5%. Utah’s unemployment is nearly the lowest in the nation, measured at 2.2% in November. Yet, businesses are still struggling to find workers amid the Great Resignation and shifting demographics. The labor force participation rate showed little net change in 2022, and the lack of available workers will carry into 2023.

Consumer sentiment remains historically low. Utahns and Americans expressed discontent in the economy in 2022. In the middle of last year, consumer sentiment fell to the lowest point recorded in the 70-year history of the University of Michigan’s Survey of Consumer Sentiment. The Kem C. Gardner Institute’s much newer Utah-specific index also sank to a new low last summer. While attitudes about the economy have improved slightly, ongoing inflation continues to erode consumer confidence.

Consumer sentiment matters because attitudes about the economy drive behaviors like spending and investing, often acting as a self-fulfilling prophecy.

Global shocks roil markets. The economy has yet to fully emerge from the shadow of the COVID-19 pandemic. Supply chain snarls and recent protests in China continue to disrupt markets and strangle growth, while the war with Russia and Ukraine further hindered pandemic recovery. These global distortions make understanding the economy difficult and bring ongoing uncertainty in 2023.

Historic interest rate hikes. The Federal Reserve boosted its benchmark interest rate, the federal funds rate, from zero to between 4.25% and 4.5% in 2022 — the highest rate in 15 years. The Fed has said it plans to continue tightening credit to tame inflation, with more rate hikes expected in 2023. Although the amount of expected rate increases will be dramatically lower than in 2022, the Fed is expected to maintain higher rates for a longer period.

Inflation persists. Inflation was one of the biggest economic sto -

ries of 2022, peaking at 9.1% in June 2022 — a lifetime high for people under 40. In the Mountain region, prices grew even faster, hitting double digits earlier this year. While inflation has slowed to 7.1% nationally and 8.3% in our region, it’s still being pressured by hot wage inflation and remains well above the Fed’s target rate of 2%. We’ll likely see more price cooling in 2023, but it will take some time to get inflation down to historical levels.

Overall, 2023 is expected to be a year of economic moderation. Inflation will slow as higher interest rates cool economic conditions. We’re already starting to see signs of price moderation in areas like construction, motor fuel and used cars. While we haven’t seen this yet, the labor market should begin to soften as employers cut back on expansion plans in the next year. This process may be uncomfortable, but it is a necessary part of resetting an economy that has gone through many shocks over the past few years.

Robert Spendlove is senior economist for Zions Bank, a division of Zions Bancorporation, N.A

Oneida Library District 31 N. 100 W.

Malad, ID. 83252 Malad City 59 Bannock St.

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November 7th, 2023 5:00 pm September 8th, 2023 195 S. 300 E. Malad, ID. 83252

Oneida Fire District 1726 S. 2400 W.

November 7th, 2023 5:00 pm September 8th, 2023 Malad, ID. 83252 Holbrook Cemetery 20855 W. 1300 S.

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Pleasantview Cemetery 730 S. 5400 W.

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Samaria Cemetery 3512 S. 4400 W.

November 7th, 2023 5:00 pm September 8th, 2023 Malad, ID. 83252 St. John Cemetery 3091 W. 2800 N.

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Holbrook Recreation 9110 N. Abon Rd.

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Samaria Recreation 937 Aldridge Canyon road

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Declaration of candidacy forms are available at the respective taxing district offices or the County Clerk’s office located at 10 Court St. Malad, Id. 83252 #5470-12-22-22-T1

MPI Water Solutions winners listed in random order; Hadlie Evans, Braxtyn Schwartz, Ryker Nielsen, Paisley Allen, Zaira Hamilton, Anthony Purdum, Saigelyn Cox, Hadley Evanson, Zach Crowther, and Aspen Allen

All entrants who turned in a color page to Family Dollar won a candy bar and drink

at Oneida Pioneer Museum won a candy cane and $1 gold coin. Listed in random order; Chipper Jones, Rylan Price, Desmond Atkinson, Jett Thorpe, Lincoln Moss, Chevylyn Nimer, Adilynn Clark, Emma Prie, Jojo Jones, Elle Evanson, Kallie Nimer, Claire Wright, Paislee Nalder, Vivienne Atkinson, Taggart Smith, Saiglyn Cox, Kody Wangsgard, Madelyn Gonzalez, Ruxin Smith, Slyvie Gleckler, Steelee Smith, Luke Allen, Zach Crowther, Jaxon Shandrew, Samerli Nalder, Temperance Garrett, Brecken Price, and not pictured Saylor Holden, Crew Cox, Karlee Blaisdell, and Zaira Hamilton

There was a total of 93 winners at Tooke & Associates which all received a $2 bill. Listed in random order; Ruth Angell, Lexi Crowther, Zach Crowther, Scarlett Smith, Dax Beutler, Sadie Hooste, Samuel Tooke, Grayson Tooke, Hutson Tooke, Chance Bates, John Leavitt, Maudee Leavitt, Josh Roe, Whittney Roe, Jacob Roe, Levi Roe, Juliette Nelson, Becca Nelson, Nicolas Waldron, Zaira Hamilton, Saigelyn Cox, Crew Cox, Kimber Sweeten, Remington Sweeten, Emma Spencer, Ashlyn Spencer, Hyrum Spencer, Charlotte Werk, Steelee Smith, Lillian Blaisdell, Rosslyn Sanchez, Jocelynn Purdum, Hadlie Evans, Jayde Evans, Rachael Rogers, Olivia Shandrew, Jaxon Shandrew, Annabelle Shandrew, Conner Hamilton, Fenn Sweeten, Emmett McClellan, Riggin Montgomery, Cherysh Brees, Serenity Brees, Kaycee Phillips, Trap-

ONEIDA COUNTY

SHERIFF’S OFFICE

Kody Barber, Malad, operate vehicle without liability insurance, $75.00, costs $56.50; driving with expired license, $44.50, costs $56.50; fictitious display of plate or registration card $58.50, costs $56.50

Gary Gillins, Idaho Falls, driving without privileges, $150.00, costs $172.50

Christian Jones, Idaho Falls, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50

Angel Orozco Saunders, Tampa, fail to display plates or stickers, $10.50, costs $59.50

Donna Potter, Malad, fail to register vehicle annually, $10.50, costs $56.50 Jayden Ward, Malad, fail to provide proof of insurance

MALAD CITY

Veronica Macias, Malad, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50

Shannon Worrell, Malad, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50

IDAHO STATE POLICE

Christian Arbeeny, Brooklyn, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50

IDAHO FISH AND GAME

Carson Grover, Tremonton, fish with barbed hooks where prohibited, $72.00, costs $67.00

Chase Grover, Riverside, fish with barbed hooks where prohibited, $72.00, costs $64.00

Davidson Grover, Riverside, fish with barbed hooks where prohibited, $72.00, costs $67.00

BIRTHDAYS

Amy Atkinson, Dec. 23

Clark Madson, Dec. 23

Wendy Owens, Dec. 23

Rachel Peterson, Dec. 23

Joshua Stayner, Dec. 23

Julie Williams, Dec. 23

Jill Blaisdell, Dec. 24

Danny Couch, Dec. 24

Gloria Evans, Dec. 24

Nellie K. Hamilton, Dec. 24

Tyler Schwartz, Dec. 24

Jacob Sorensen, Dec. 24

Jay Miles, Dec. 24

Jared Crowther, Dec. 25

Ethan Hubbard, Dec. 26

Bryson Marble, Dec. 26

Tyson Marble, Dec. 26

Desmond Hall, Dec. 27

Justin Boyce, Dec. 27

Mitzi Hess, Dec. 27

Clayton Howard, Dec. 27

John Bosworth, Dec. 27

Blaine Blaisdell, Dec. 28

Jay Brown, Dec. 28

Braxten Hess, Dec. 28

Kathy Hess, Dec. 28

Chip Jacobsen, Dec. 28

Craig Mitton, Dec. 28

Leticia Oja, Dec. 28

Shane Price, Dec. 28

Brayzen Gibbs, Dec. 29

BOWLING RESULTS

Twenty-three Oneida County residents were winners of a Christmas ham courtesy of Malad City merchants in the annual Idaho Enterprise “Hammin It Up for Christmas” drawing.

Following is a list of the business sponsors and their winners: Allen Drug & Variety – Alaina Schrenk, Idaho Real Estate Group – Ginny Christensen, Oneida Family Dental – Rick Werner, Albert’s Service & Up The Creek – Heidi Hubbard, Thomas Market – Darlene Nielsen, Malad City – Nancy Bright, Nell J. Redfield Memorial Hospital – Karla Zdroik, Canyon View Cares Vet Hospital – Roland Keller, Farm Bureau Insurance – Julie Willie, Mountain States Insurance – Helen Ward, Hotel Malad & Hubcap Lounge –Denise Thomas, ATC Communications – James Christiansen, Thomas Electric & Furniture – Jan Hawkins,

Griffiths OK Tire – Laurie Morrison, Northern Title – Emo Lou Parry, KJ’s Super Store – Delon Atkinson, Hess Lumber & Home Center – Amanda Skeen, Mountain Valley Realty – Lynette Price, Edith’s Collective – Laurie Richins, Outlaw Vapor – Alicia Seamons, Malad Drive in – Tiffany Jones, The Idaho Enterprise – Peggy Olsen, and Ganache Pastry and Gelato - Emma Padovich

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MALAD AA/NA MEETINGS. AA/ NA Meetings: Tuesday, Thursday at 8:00 p.m., Saturday, 7:00 p.m., Call: Barry J. 716-2512

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DISTRICT COURT FOR THE 6TH JUDICIAL DISTRICTFOR THE STATE OF IDAHO, IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF ONEIDA

IN RE: Nevaeh E. Driskel Case No. CV36-22-0138

NOTICE OF HEARING ON NAME CHANGE (Adult or Emancipated Minor)

A Petition to change the name of Nevaeh Driskel, now residing in the City of Malad, State of Idaho, has been filed in the District Court in Oneida County, Idaho.

The name will change to Nevaeh Hobson. The reason for the change in name is: To disconnect from the last name.

A hearing on the petition is scheduled for 1 o'clock p.m. on January 17, 2023, at the Oneida County Courthouse.

Objections may be filed by any person who can show the court a good reason against the name change.

Date: November 29, 2022

CLERK OF THE DISTRICT COURT Diane Skidmore #5466-12-8-15-22-29-22-T4

NOTICE OF HEARING

NOTICE is hereby given that a public hearing will be held on Wednesday January 4th 2023, at 6:00 p.m., at the Oneida County Event Center, conference room, 459 South Main, Malad City, Oneida County, Idaho, before the Oneida County Planning and Zoning Commission for the purpose of hearing and reviewing public comment regarding a request for proposed amendments to the 202208-01 Development Code. Copies of the proposed amendments may be picked up at the Planning and Zoning Office 30 North 100 West, Malad City Idaho. The public is invited to attend said hearing and to present written or oral testimony for or against the proposed amendments. Written comments must be submitted to the Oneida County Planning and Zoning Administrator, 30 North 100 West suite 2, Malad City, Idaho, before said hearing. #5468-12-15-22-22-T2

AN ORDINANCE OF MALAD CITY, IDAHO, A POLITICAL AND MUNICIPAL SUBDIVISION OF THE STATE OF IDAHO, AMENDING SCHEDULE 2.00 OF REGULATION XIV AND RATE SCHEDULE NO. 6.00 OF REGULATION XV OF ORDINANCE NO. 331, AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE NO. 458; AMENDING THE CURRENT FEE FOR CONNECTION TO THE SEWER SYSTEM; AMENDING THE HOOKUP FEE FOR THE CONNECTION TO THE CITY CULINARY WATER SYSTEM; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE UPON PASSAGE AND PUBLICATION.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MALAD CITY, STATE OF IDAHO:

SECTION l: Rate Schedule 2.00 of Regulation XIV of Ordinance No. 331, as amended by Ordinance No. 458, is hereby amended as follows: Schedule 2.00

Customer will furnish and lay or pay for furnishing and laying pipe plus hookup fee as follows: Fee per connection to Sewer System $1000.00

SECTION 2: Rate Schedule No. 6.00 of Regulation XV of Ordinance No. 331, as amended by Ordinance No. 458, is hereby amended as follows: Schedule No. 6.00 – Water

City Investment Availability:

To all customers who shall make application for extension of water mains and who shall accompany such application with any additional amount of money estimated by the City to be required, which together with the City investment will pay for construction of such extensions of mains as may be required to provide service.

City Investment: For extension of water mains, the City will dig and back-fill trench.

Customer Fee: Customer will pay according to following hookup schedule: 3/4" meter $2500.00 1” meter $2750.00 1 1/2" meter $3000.00 2” meter $3500.00 Over 2” as determined by cost involved including meter.

Re-hookup fee $10.00

SECTION 3: Except as expressly amended herein, Ordinance No. 331, as amended including Ordinance No. 458, with its attached regulations and fee schedules is hereby ratified and confirmed according to the record and form currently on file with the Malad City Clerk.

This regulation shall be in full force and effect upon passage and publication as required by law.

PASSED, ADOPTED, ORDAINED AND APPROVED by the City Council and Mayor of Malad City, State of Idaho, on this 14th day of December, 2022.

JOAN HAWKINS, Mayor

ATTEST: SUSAN J. WITTMAN, City Clerk #5469-12-22-22-T1

Malad Senior Citizens’ Menu

Every Meal Served with Juice/Milk/Coffee Dec. 23 – Taco Soup, Pears, Dessert Dec. 28 – Finger Steaks, Potato Salad, Carrots, Dessert

Curlew Senior Citizens’ Menu

Every Meal Served with Juice/Milk/Coffee Dec. 27 – Ham Noodle Casserole, Muffins, Fruit, Salad Bar, Dessert Dec. 29 – Potato Soup, Chicken Sandwich, Peaches, Salad Bar, Dessert

Victory Baptist Church

Victory Baptist Church invites

to Christmas Eve Dinner December 24, 3:00 pm 448 South Main St. Malad, ID Meal delivery available upon request, call Tina Fesler – 208-705-3690 or Cody Brower – 208-530-0006

5 YEARS AGO

(2017)

The Interfaith Council hosted its annual live nativity on Monday evening December 11 at the historic Presbyterian Church in Malad.

Members of the First Presbyterian Church congregation provided the choir of angels. Brian Jeppsen narrated the story of the nativity as cast members reenacted the glorious scene.

Portraying Mary was Kadence Parsons, Joseph was J.W. Parsons, with Seth Parsons, Travis Palmer, and Jaicee Palmer as shepherds, and wise men portrayed by Ben Martin, Junior Mata and Matthew Warren. Angels stood watch over the manger. those portraying angels were Rebekah, Sapphira, Zachariah, and Lazarus Smith.

Cookies, hot chocolate or coffee provided by the Interfaith Council was served at the Senior Citizens' Center for those in attendance following the performance.

Have you ever wondered what Christmas was like in America over 200 years ago?

The fifth, third, and first grade classes' production of "An Early American Christmas" depicted what it was like. They told of the traditions and sang the music prevalent during the Colonial Times and specifically the Revolutionary War.

The program brought such great Christmas spirit into the auditorium because of the singers, dancers, gymnasts, handbell players, ribbon wand dancers, George Washington, his soldiers, Mary and Joseph, as well as the featured soloists.

The teachers of the fifth, third and first grade classes helped make the program with over 200 students a success!

Oneida County's ice skating pond opened on Thursday, December 14, and is located in the northeast corner of the Oneida Count Fairgrounds south of the Oneida Search and Rescue building.

After changing the contest for the 2017 and obtaining all new photos of Santa Helpers, The Idaho Enterprise still could not fool Becky cox! Even though she didn't name all the Santa helpers correctly, she still names the most correct out of all the entries missing only seven, and thus winning the contest.

Last year, Becky and Bruce Skeen both correctly named all Santa's helpers and Becky won that contest on a tiebreaker, with her name picked at random by a visitor to the Enterprise office.

Congratulations Becky! For her efforts, she will receive $100 in cash from The Idaho Enterprise.

There were 72 different Santa Helpers pictured for the contest and the Idaho Enterprise thanks all those who agreed to don the Santa costume and have their phot taken; and also thanks to all that played the game!

10 YEARS AGO (2012)

Dixie Hubbard handed in the entry with the most correct list of names in the “Name the Santa Helpers” contest. Dixie will receive $125 in chamber Bucks for winning this contest.

Justin Schwartz has the enjoyable pleasure each year of taking youngsters shopping with the Shop With a Cop program. This year he met up with other police officers from southeast Idaho in Chubbuck, where they went to Shopko with children from their towns to help them shop for Christmas presents for their families. This year Piper Wiles and Jaron Purdum, were excited to ride in the entourage of police cars with their flashing lights.

Elder Dallas Degn has been called to serve a two-year mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to Dallas, Texas. He will enter the Mission Training Center on December 19.

Victory Baptist Church sponsored a concert by singers called “The Gospel Connection” from Christ Country Cowboy Church in Blackfoot, Idaho.

15 YEARS AGO (2007)

Geoff Green was named 2007 Fireman of the Year during the Malad Volunteer Firemen’s annual banquet held on December 15, prior to the annual Firemen’s Ball. Last year’s recipient, Doug Crowther, made a special “Fireman of the Year” plaque and presented it to Green, who said the award was a total surprise.

The 2007 Malad Merchants’ Contest Grand Prize Drawing, sponsored by The Idaho Enterprise, had a special visitor this year. Santa Claus assigned one of his helpers to stop by Malad and help draw entries out of his big red bag. The Grand Prize portable DVD player was won by 4-year-old Brooke Purdum. Brooklyn Coburn meanwhile won the Dasani 10-speed bike, while Cassidy Kelly took home the 20-inch Schwinn.

The Oneida Crisis Center, Inc., recently elected a new board of directors. The OCC Board includes Joanne Hirashe-Stacey,

President; Brenda Winder, Vice President; Euarda Daniels, Treasurer; Sue Evans, Secretary; Trudy McMurtrey, Larry Thomas, Steve Coakley, Dee Tolman and Monica Green board members.

Placing at the Malad Wrestling Tournament this year were R.J. Cudney, Blake Harrison, Zach Starr, Paden Allen, Gene Bullcreek, Justin Campbell, Tallen Boyer, Mike Evans, Devin Skidmore and Owen Tapp.

25 YEARS AGO (1997)

Winning the grand prize in the Malad Merchants’ Christmas Coloring Contest Grand Prize drawing on Saturday, December 13 was Derek Ward, 7, winner of the 19” Zenith Color T.V. with remote control. One-year-old Cina was winner of the 20” red and black Road Blast Bike, and Daniele Williams, 7, won the Flubber Mystery Action Talking Weebo, provided by Coca-Cola Bottling Co. of Pocatello.

Bill and Gaylene Willie of Holbrook have been named first place winners in the Malad Area Chamber of Commerce Christmas Lighting Contest. Bill and Debbie Harrison are second place winners; Albert and JoDel Jones are third place winners. First place business honors go to U.S. Bank, with Daisy Hollow taking second and third place winner is Hess Pumice.

December 22 will mark the last day Holbrook residents will be able to pick up mail at the Holbrook Post Office. Tuesday will begin rural route delivery for the community.

After 22 years, Carol Anna Jones will be retiring from the U.S. Forest Service on December 19. Carol began in the Malad office in 1975, working part time as a fire dispatcher. A year later she was given full-time work as a clerk typist. In 1978, when Rula Evans retired, she took over the job of Support Services Specialist.

Members of the Malad Volunteer Fire Department would like to extend a special thank you to Hess Pumice for their generous $1,000 donation to the department.

35 YEARS AGO (1987)

Thieves broke into Evans Co-op Coast to Coast late Monday night or early Tuesday morning and took merchandise, which early estimates value at over $5,000. According to manager, Robert Christophersen, the bur-

glary wasn’t discovered until employees came to work on Tuesday morning.

If all goes according to plan, Oneida County should have thirteen new Emergency Medical Technicians by next April. That’s how many students there are currently enrolled in the EMT Certification Course now being taught at the Oneida County Courthouse. New enrollees in the EMS Course are Bob Jones, Bernice Weeks, Sandra and Rodney Struhs, Carol Eliason, Kristy and Ken Eliason, Steve Hill, Thel Hill, Nick Gugelman, Gloria Evans, Charles Nicholas and Suzie Wakley.

Making plans to swing and twirl into the late hours of the night on December 19, are Malad’s Volunteer Firemen. Live music will be provided by the Aspen Ridge Band, well known in the area for outstanding western music.

Hubert and Mary Gleed were honored Monday evening by the Modern Woodman as “Outstanding Citizens of the Community”.

45 YEARS AGO (1977)

Nine lucky winners drawn at random during the 55th Annual Firemen’s Ball were Don Wilson, $25; LaMar Thomas and Richard

Goddard, $10 each; Evan Jones, Ross Anderson, Jr., Marvin Hess and Mike Hess, turkeys.

Pictured in The Idaho Enterprise and demonstrating that Oneida businessmen are truly concerned with education needs of local youngsters, Marc Thomson of Ren’s Chevrolet and Gerald Thomas, owner of Thomas Electric and Furniture, presented a special Christmas book to each student in Beth Sweeten’s first grade class. Each first grader in Oneida County will receive the hardbound edition to keep for their very own. Entitled, “My Favorite Book”, it deals with the story of Jesus and the special gifts he gave to us. The special gifts from the businessmen will facilitate the “Right To Read” program at Malad Schools, under the direction of Ila Elcock and kicked off last October by Governor John V. Evans.

Boasting the most number of father-son Lion pairs in the State of Idaho, the Malad Lions Club initiated two more “sons” into the group December 15. Pictured in The Idaho Enterprise were new Lion Rob Broberg; father-in-law, Rex Schwartz; Rex’s son, Terrill Schwartz; Terrill’s father-in-law, Bill Thorpe; new Lion Randy Marshall, his

Lion father-in-law, Griff Jenkins was absent for picture; Raymond Horsley; Raymond’s son, Spence Horsley; Gordon Griffiths; Gordon’s son, Rick Griffiths.

55 YEARS AGO (1967) Musical group, The Blu Moss, is scheduled to play for two dances during the holiday season. The first is scheduled for December 27th and the second, a Leap Year dance, will be on December 29. Both will begin at 9:00 p.m. at the American Legion Building and refreshments will be served. The quartet is composed of Billy Henrie, Stan Palmer, Kelly Edwards and Kim Crowther.

Ranch Christmas

By Allison Eliason

Top of the holiday traditions for excited girls and boys is making that all important Christmas wish list. Whether it’s mailed off to the North Pole, whispered to Santa in person or just shared with mom and dad, every excited child makes such a list. I’ve never seen a list with anything like “All I want for Christmas is my two front teeth!” or “I want a hippopotamus for Christmas” but my ranch kids write practically the same list with just a few variations year to year, even though Santa and I do a darn good job checking things off their list each Christmas

Their Christmas lists always include tractors, cows, corral setups, trucks and other fun ranch life replicas and since you can never have enough tractors or cows,

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they find their way on the list again and again. All of those tractors and cows just make for more possibilities, ideas or storylines to play out. Whatever it is that they come up with that day, there is one thing for sure,...

It’s usually pretty easy to know what sort of stuff dad is doing out on the ranch because from the sand pile to the living room, the kids are recreating the same set up with their miniature versions. When it’s haying season, they have their own hay to bale and stack. When it’s branding season they gather in their little herds to put brands on all the new calves. I wish I could remember all of their different storylines over the years, but there are some that standout that I will never forget.

Throughout the summer months we have a

herd of heifers we haul around to various roping and sorting events. After seeing dad take his cattle on the road, my little ranchers often do the same. They load up their toy bull wagon to their freshly erected rodeo arena for a day’s worth of roping, riding and rodeo fun. Their setup includes the littlest details like the watering trough, the various sorting pens and even seats for their spectators. To truly capture complete reproduction of such a day, they even borrowed a few Barbie kitchen snacks and toys because no day at the arena is complete without mom packing a cooler of snacks and a bag of toys.

During the fall months of weaning, preg checking and prepping to sell each year’s set of calves, we spend a lot of time at the squeeze chute. In fact, we have coined our

Robert Allen Broberg

Robert Allen Broberg, 79, passed away on Monday, December 12, 2022 at his home in Pocatello, Idaho. Bob was born on October 29, 1943 in Logan, Utah. He was the oldest child of Allen Percival Broberg and Marjorie Anne Kraus. He was raised and educated in Logan along with his younger brothers, Dale, Darrell, and Michael.

Bob graduated from Logan High School in 1963. He joined the Army Reserves in 1964. He later attended Utah State University to receive a certificate in Ornamental Horticulture. Bob met Pam Schwartz on a blind date. They were married in the Logan LDS Temple on May 19, 1972. They lived in Logan, Utah and Farmington, Utah for a short time before landing in Malad, Idaho for most of their lives together. Bob started out as a butcher in his in-law’s grocery store. He later worked at Thiokol and Hess Pumice. After Bob’s retirement, they moved to Pocatello, Idaho for Pam’s employment and to be closer to their kids. Bob and Pam have three children, Jody, who passed at birth, Jason Robert and Alyson.

Bob enjoyed so many things about life. He was a stalwart member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, where he faithfully served in many callings. He took great pride in having a big garden every summer. He always looked forward to his fresh ripe tomatoes. One could often find Bob reading the newspaper, especially the comic strips on Sunday’s, reading a Clair Poulson novel, working on a crossword puzzle, watch-

Broberg

ing Parry Mason on TV, and of course, drinking his beloved Pepsi. He loved visiting with anyone and everyone, especially his family and friends.

Bob is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Pam, his son Jason of Pocatello, Idaho, daughter Aly (Shane) Ward of Inkom, Idaho. Six grandchildren- Nikole Ray, Irelin Broberg, LaVan Broberg, Addison Ward, Daxton Ward, and Tate Ward, his brother Dale (Jeannie) Broberg of Coalville, Utah. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brothers Darrell and Michael, daughter Jody, and nephew Allen Broberg.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, December 17, 2022 at 11:00 am at the Malad Stake Center- 1250 N. 1100 W., Malad, Idaho with a viewing prior from 9:30-10:30. Burial followed in the Malad City Cemetery.

GIRLS BASKETBALL

The Lady Dragon basketball team has attested once again to never count them out until that final buzzer sounds. In their most recent games, the MHS girls contended against the Cougars at Firth Tuesday, December 13 and then hosted district rivals, the West Side Pirates. Both games featured intense play, aggressive defense, crucial shots, momentum swings and last minute wins for each of the teams.

In their first game of the week, the Lady Dragons came out strong and ready to play, Oakley Hebdon opening the night by sinking a three point shot to put the first points on the scoreboard. Rebound put backs, quick jukes, baseline drives and sunk three point shots quickly drove the score up for Malad with Firth rarely responding in kind. As

the game drew on, the Cougars began tallying up some points, but it was Malad’s offense that dominated the opening half of the game, closing the second quarter with a score of Malad 24, Firth 17.

Malad kept their game alive throughout the third quarter but as the fourth quarter ran on, it seemed the Lady Dragons had nothing but bad luck.

Shots wouldn’t fall, passes were picked up and tough calls were against them. The Cougars found their momentum, stepping up both offensively and defensively.

While Malad was struggling to get their shots to count, Firth slowly chipped away at the lead, eventually taking over with only two minutes left in the game.

Following the game, Coach Trevor Jones shared, “Basketball

has a lot of momentum swings to it. Toward the end of the game everything just switched for us. It seemed like there was a lid on our basket, the calls started going against us and the Cougars stepped up and put the pressure on. It was tough to be ahead and then lose in the last few seconds. But it was definitely a learning opportunity and a reminder of how important it is to take care of the ball and make our free throws.”

Shaking off the close loss, the Lady Dragons stepped up as their district rivals came to the MHS court for their first matchup of the season. The Pirates attacked from the tip off, putting the Dragon defense to the test. Set up in a zone defense, Malad in return worked seamlessly to keep West Side from their own scoring oppor-

own term such worksqueeze chuting. At the end of a long day squeeze-chuting with dad, the littles come in and squeeze chute their own cows. They aren’t even afraid to get in there and do the preg checking, just like dad does.

Now replicating some of those days at the squeeze can be a little dicey. Like when we pretend to squeeze chute the day we semen test the bulls. I vividly remember sitting at the counter as my son set up his alley and chute and then proceeded to line up the bulls. He was very specific to not include any cows or steers, just the bulls. After putting a few bulls through the chute he looked at me with his curious eyes and his wheels turning, trying to figure out just what we are doing when we bring the bulls

through the chute. Let’s just say that day’s play was a great conversation starter for the birds and the bees sort of talk.

Even the simple day to day chores make for fun memories as the kids work to haul hay to the corrals to feed, whether it’s in the mud or the rain or the snow. There is always something new they add like the horses sneaking out as the tractor came in, putting mineral in the bunks or checking the water. I’ve even heard a few of their dad’s favorite phrases about those darn cows and pray they don’t repeat EVERYTHING dad says.

Make believe ranching isn’t a new ranch kid past time. Generations share some of the same stories with their own little spin on them. My mom used to talk about what a gamble it was to walk through the living

room minefield of invisible cow pies. She was never sure where to step but very sure it would always land right in the poop and she would be told about it. My husband remembers not letting anyone in grandma’s family room as he was midharvest. No one was going to mess up that cutting!

It’s always exciting to see just what toys end up under the Christmas tree, but I’m pretty confident that there will be some sort of ranch life replica under there. And not long after the wrapping paper is gone, the creativity will take over and a new ranch will come to life. It will have some new fun and flare with the new toys but it will always point back to the life we live on the ranch, because truth be told, nothing is better than the real, deal every day life on the ranch.

Grandparents Only

Not recommended for parents or kids

By Gramma Dot

This week’s article is going to be written in pure Malad Grandparenteze. If you do not collect social security and didn’t grow up in Malad you may not know what I’m talking about. Winter in the 60s and 70s in Malad, Idaho was the best, and we had a language that everyone understood:

“Tree in a Manhole.” That’s right…at the intersection of Main and Bannock is a manhole and every December the town Christmas tree was in that manhole. It was beautiful. It was real. It was hard to see around. Sometimes the vocabulary changed during January and February to “Pole in the Hole.” If the weather turned really cold, it was impossible to get that tree out of the manhole, so the City Crew pruned all the branches and cut off the top. Then, we just had “Pole in the Hole.” It was easier to see around!

“Haylands Ice Skating.” Debby Price had a birthday between Christmas and New Year’s. Every

year Deb’s brother, Kleal J., took us down to the Haylands and dropped us off. We climbed through the barbed wire fence with our ice-skates on and skated for the afternoon. We could go forever, no cell phones to keep in touch, just a bunch of girls with each other and the ice. When Kleal got around to gathering us up we were frozen, but nothing Jayne’s chili and hot chocolate didn’t take care of.

“Hyer’s Hill.” Did anyone say tubing?? We would gather up tubes from Gordon Griffiths and head up Deep Creek to Hyer’s Hill. It was great if we could find someone with a snowmobile, otherwise we had to walk up the hill to slide down, but the slide was worth the walk. The first few runs were a little slow, but once we got it smoothed out, we could fly to the fence, which required bailing before you went through the barbed wire. I’m not sure there is another hill in the valley that was as accessible and as fast as Hyer’s Hill.

“The S-Curves at Randy’s.” I’m not sure why, but Depot Road was generally snow-packed during the winter. A tube tied to the back bumper speeding on the S-curves provided a great whip that was guaranteed to generate screams. If you didn’t have a tube you could “hookie-bob.”

Well, for you Malad grandparents, there are some memories. The wonderful thing about life back then was, we didn’t spend a dime. The speed was faster than any Disney ride. The ice was bigger and slicker than the Sun Valley Ice Rink. And the tree was the most beautiful thing we had ever seen. Cheap, fast, beautiful…that’s the Good Life! Merry Christmas!

Postscript: Our community had a rough go last week when Tylee Venable was hurt in a sledding accident. She is doing better and the family would like to thank everyone who has reached out to them in any way. Prayers are being felt.

tunities. It was late in the first quarter before either team finally got one in the net.

As the first half was winding down, Hebdon anticipated the Pirate pass coming down the court, to steal the ball just outside the West Side three point line. Giving Malad a little momentum, Hebdon brought the ball into Dragon territory and patiently waited for her opening. After passing the ball around, it was Jones that finally had the open shot, sinking the three pointer. As the two teams headed into the second half, the Lady Dragons managed to keep ahead of the Pirates, 25-24.

Coming into the third quarter, West Side was quick to step up their offensive game as they nailed a three pointer as the second half opened. The Pirates sailed on that

quick scoring groove to widen the gap against the Lady Dragons. Fortunately, Malad wasn’t done playing for the night, stepping up with their own great plays to keep them in the game. The Lady Dragons chipped away at the Pirate lead as they executed their offense to score off baseline inbound, quick drives inside and skillful outside shots.

Just before moving into the fourth quarter, Malad managed to put enough points on the scoreboard to take the lead but it was still anyone’s game at that point. Both teams were playing with a lot of intensity and aggressiveness as they moved up and down the court. As the time became short, it was a battle of will and skill at the free throw line, both teams hitting and missing

crucial shots, trading the lead back and forth five times over the last few minutes. Despite their lead, Malad had to play to the very last second, pressuring the Pirates to take hurried shots that ultimately fell short to win the game, 47-45.

Celebrating the win, Coach Jones commented, “I’m really impressed by our girls and their ability and willingness to learn. They might not have been high on the Pirate’s radar but the Dragons were looking to redeem themselves and came out with a fierceness about them. The crowd got their money's worth with this game. It was a pretty electric atmosphere with such a great band, cheerleaders, drill team and student body supporting the girls.”

Robert Allen

After some time off, the Malad boys basketball team are back on the court with a full week of games. The team began their games as they faced off against Ririe at home for their second matchup of the season. Next, the team traveled to Bancroft to take on the North Gem Cowboys and then to Firth to play against the Cougars. The Dragons faced challenges with every game, some bounces going their way and others. Regardless of the outcomes, it was a week of good basketball for the MHS basketball team.

The Dragons knew that the game against the Ririe Bulldogs was going to be tough after having played them multiple times. With that being said, the team was determined to show up and do whatever damage they could against the adept team. Malad came out strong, employing those principles of discipline, solid defense and aggressive rebounding that the coaches have been teaching over the season.

The game began with

an aggressive start, Malad’s defense working at full tilt to keep the Bulldogs off their game. It was the simple things like quick feet, hands up and good communication that enabled the Dragon defense to frustrate the Ririe offense, causing rushed shots and excessive turnovers. This sort of energy kept the Bulldogs off their game, but also gave the MHS basketball team the boost to not only keep up with Ririe, but to pull ahead as the first quarter began winding down.

With Ririe up, 11-6, Braylin Tripp went in for the rebound, grabbing the ball just outside the corner of the key. Taking just one dribble to drive into the key, Tripp went up for the jump shot to score two for the Dragons. After the Bulldogs brought the ball back down to their territory, Tripp snagged another rebound, hustling it down the court on a fast break for an easy layup over the Ririe defense to bring the score within one point. Ben Petersen hit a three after a dou-

ble screen from Baylor Bean and Ryan Hubbard left the junior guard open for the shot to push the Dragons ahead, 1311. Bean hit another three pointer for Malad to beat the buzzer to end the first quarter, 16-11. As the second quarter began, the Dragons were able to widen the gap to lead the Bulldogs by 8, but Ririe worked to whittle away the lead, eventually pulling ahead and ultimately winning the game, Dragons 34Bulldogs 48.

The final score was in no way what the team was hoping for, but it demonstrated the progress and improvements the team is making. Coach Beutler com-

mented, “We were really able to have them on the ropes for the better part of three quarters. We were pleased with that progress and the kids made.”

Next on the Dragon schedule was their away matchup with the North Gem Cowboys at Bancroft. The MHS team came out ready to play, finding that sweet spot to keep their opponent down while executing their own offense well to lead out at the end of the first quarter, 16-7. Over the following three quarters, the Dragons only expanded their commanding lead, even outsourcing their opponent in the fourth quarter 22 to 6 points. Malad took

home the win, 62-39.

Malad’s final game of the week took them to Firth to compete against the FHS Cougars. The Cougar put pressure on the Dragons from the get go, bringing an intense full court press, disciplined defense and skilled offense. It didn’t take long for Malad to find the key to bringing the ball down with aggressive passes across the court and up the middle.

Despite an intense and high energy game, Malad’s defense played with a lot of grit and discipline throughout the first half of the game. The players were able to block shots, steal the ball and force turn-

overs without penalizing themselves or giving bonus shots to the Cougars. The Dragons struggled offensively to settle into a groove. The team found moments to connect with hoop on fast breaks, rebound put backs and a few open outside looks but couldn’t get their shots to fall like they wanted. As the game drew on, Firth outpaced Malad’s scoring to ultimately win the game, MHS 19FHS 54.

Leading up to the Christmas break, the Dragon basketball team will play Firth again on their home court and then head to Grace to play the Grizzlies.

Malad takes second in Invitational Tournament

The Dragon wrestlers hosted their annual Malad Invitational Tournament this weekend.

The tournament was held Friday and Saturday with 10 teams in attendance. Malad took a close 2nd in the team points with 185 points. The team points at the conclusion of the tournament were:

North Fremont 191 Malad 185 West Side 158.5 Preston 146 Firth 129 West Jefferson 122 Declo 87 Grace 50 North Gem 23 Oakley 19

The Dragons had 9 individual wrestlers win medals at the tournament with three of the Malad seniors walking away as the tournament champions. Zach Mills won the 126lb bracket as well as the tournament Outstanding wrestler award which is voted on by all of the different teams’ head coaches. The match results of the Malad wrestlers that placed in the tournament

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Zach Mills (10-2) placed 1st and scored 25.0 team points.

• Champ. Round 1 - Zach Mills (Malad High School) 10-2 received a bye () (Bye)

• Quarterfinal - Zach Mills (Malad High School) 10-2 won by fall over Mac Hall (West Jefferson High School) 6-10 (Fall 2:22)

• Semifinal - Zach Mills (Malad High School) 10-2 won by fall over Jack Eddins (Grace) 8-9 (Fall 0:42)

• 1st Place Match - Zach Mills (Malad High School) 10-2 won by major decision over Wallace Durfee (Declo) 7-3 (MD 10-2)

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Kole Willie (12-3) placed 1st and scored 24.0 team points.

• Champ. Round 1 - Kole Willie (Malad High School) 12-3 received a bye () (Bye)

• Quarterfinal - Kole Willie (Malad High School) 12-3 won by major decision over Thane Stringham (Oakley High School) 3-2 (MD 9-0)

• Semifinal - Kole Willie (Malad High School) 12-3

won by fall over Nathan Scafe (North Fremont High School) 16-5 (Fall 3:42)

• 1st Place Match - Kole Willie (Malad High School) 12-3 won by decision over Quinn Bradford (Preston High School) 15-5 (Dec 7-0)

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Ruxton Tubbs (11-5) placed 1st and scored 24.0 team points.

• Champ. Round 1Ruxton Tubbs (Malad High School) 11-5 received a bye () (Bye)

• Quarterfinal - Ruxton Tubbs (Malad High School) 11-5 received a bye () (Bye)

• Semifinal - Ruxton Tubbs (Malad High School) 11-5 won by fall over Sam Moon (North Fremont High School) 5-8 (Fall 2:27)

• 1st Place MatchRuxton Tubbs (Malad High School) 11-5 won by fall over Andrew Martin (North Fremont High School) 10-7 (Fall 3:47)

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Blaiz Wright (14-6) placed 2nd and scored 19.0 team points.

• Champ. Round 1 - Blaiz Wright (Malad High School) 14-6 received a bye () (Bye)

• Quarterfinal - Blaiz Wright (Malad High School) 14-6 won by fall over Diego Ratliff (West Side High School) 12-7 (Fall 2:50)

• Semifinal - Blaiz Wright (Malad High School) 14-6 won by decision over Teysen Gunnell (North Fremont High School) 13-3 (Dec 5-3)

• 1st Place Match - Micah Serr (Preston High School) 3-0 won by fall over Blaiz Wright (Malad High School) 14-6 (Fall 1:26)

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Porter Mills (8-1) placed

3rd and scored 16.0 team points.

• Champ. Round 1Porter Mills (Malad High School) 8-1 received a bye () (Bye)

• Quarterfinal - Porter Mills (Malad High School) 8-1 won by decision over Porter Campbell (Preston High School) 12-5 (Dec 128)

• Semifinal - Colter Barzee (West Side High School) 12-1 won by fall over Porter Mills (Malad High School) 8-1 (Fall 3:26)

• Cons. Semi - Porter Mills (Malad High School) 8-1 won by fall over Camden Worthington (Declo) 5-3 (Fall 0:35)

• 3rd Place Match - Porter Mills (Malad High School) 8-1 won by major decision over Bryce Jensen (North Fremont High School) 10-5 (MD 15-4)

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Jace Potter (12-8) placed 3rd and scored 12.0 team points.

• Champ. Round 1Jace Potter (Malad High School) 12-8 received a bye () (Bye)

• Quarterfinal - Jace Potter (Malad High School) 12-8 received a bye () (Bye)

• Semifinal - Luke Rindlisbaker (North Gem) 8-7 won by major decision over Jace Potter (Malad High School) 12-8 (MD 15-2)

• Cons. Semi - Jace Potter (Malad High School) 12-8 won by fall over Caden Jeppson (Malad High School) 3-5 (Fall 0:51)

• 3rd Place Match - Jace Potter (Malad High School) 12-8 won by fall over Will Osterhout (Declo) 6-3 (Fall 2:27)

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Trevor Mills (13-6) placed 3rd and scored 16.0 team points.

• Champ. Round 1Trevor Mills (Malad High School) 13-6 received a bye () (Bye)

• Quarterfinal - Trevor Mills (Malad High School) 13-6 won by decision over Brett Hobbs (Grace) 8-7 (Dec 10-4)

• Semifinal - Peyton Keller (Preston High School) 16-4 won by fall over Trevor Mills (Malad High School) 13-6 (Fall 5:01)

• Cons. Semi - Trevor Mills (Malad High School) 13-6 won by fall over Luke Hillman (West Jefferson High School) 7-5 (Fall 0:39)

• 3rd Place Match - Trevor Mills (Malad High School) 13-6 won by decision over Brett Hobbs (Grace) 8-7 (Dec 9-5)

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Hunter Wray (11-7) placed 3rd and scored 18.0 team points.

• Champ. Round 1Hunter Wray (Malad High School) 11-7 received a bye () (Bye)

• Quarterfinal - Hunter Wray (Malad High School) 11-7 won by fall over Jacob Robertson (Declo) 4-5 (Fall 5:36)

• Semifinal - Beau Ringel (Firth) 11-4 won by major decision over Hunter Wray (Malad High School) 11-7 (MD 20-9)

• Cons. Semi - Hunter Wray (Malad High School) 11-7 won by fall over Bentley Lounsbury (West Jefferson High School) 9-7 (Fall 1:40)

• 3rd Place MatchHunter Wray (Malad High

School) 11-7 won by fall over Daxton Rodgers (Declo) 2-2 (Fall 3:15)

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Caleb Mathews (9-10) placed 4th and scored 13.0 team points.

• Champ. Round 1 - Caleb Mathews (Malad High School) 9-10 received a bye () (Bye)

• Quarterfinal - Caleb Mathews (Malad High School) 9-10 won by fall over Kenyon Adams (Declo) 2-8 (Fall 0:00)

• Semifinal - Jason Buxton (West Jefferson High School) 11-1 won by fall over Caleb Mathews (Malad High School) 9-10 (Fall 1:38)

• Cons. Semi - Caleb Mathews (Malad High School) 9-10 won by fall over Mayson Brees (Malad High School) 10-7 (Fall 4:20)

• 3rd Place Match - Slade Barber (Firth) 5-1 won by fall over Caleb Mathews (Malad High School) 9-10 (Fall 1:40)

The lady Dragons wrestled at the Malad tournament on Friday and got an early start to travel to Ririe on Saturday for the Ririe Rumble Girls tournament. The 3 Dragon wrestlers that wrestled in the tournament did really well with Cambree Howe earning the 4th place medal. The girls are practicing hard and it is showing as they continue to improve on the mat.

Cambree Howe (10-4) placed 4th and scored 11.0 team points.

•Quarterfinal

• Cons. Round 1 - Cambree Howe (Malad) 10-4 received a bye () (Bye)

• Cons. Round 2 - Cambree Howe (Malad) 10-4 won by fall over Cale Carter (Malad) 1-10 (Fall 3:52)

• Cons. Semi - Cambree Howe (Malad) 10-4 won by fall over Jaysa Paulsen (Skyline) 2-3 (Fall 0:19)

• 3rd Place MatchHeather Byrne (Bonneville) 7-4 won by fall over Cambree Howe (Malad) 10-4 (Fall 3:19)

“Our wrestlers did really well this weekend and continue to learn and improve as the season goes on. The tournament went smoothly thanks to the amazing support the team and coaches get from the parents and fans of the wrestling team. There is a lot that goes on behind the scenes of a tournament and we couldn’t do it without our wrestling family,” the coach remarked. As always, the Malad wrestling fans showed up in a big way to support their team, the gym was packed with our home crowd cheering on their favorite wrestlers.

Over the Christmas break the wrestlers will continue to work toward their goals and prepare for the second half of the season.

- Lili Ana Mantufar (Rigby) 4-0 won by fall over Cambree Howe (Malad) 10-4 (Fall 1:11)

Baylor Bean shoots the three Gavin Coatney in North Gem

WRESTLING

Wrestling team

Zach Mills