The Idaho Enterprise | March 16, 2023

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Malad City, Idaho

Olympic Champion Dick Fosbury Dies at 76

Dick Fosbury, inventor of the “Fosbury Flop” that has become the standard method for high jumper since his gold medal in the 1968 Mexico City Olympics, died on Monday at the age of 76. Born in Medford, Oregon, Fosbury became a fixture in Ketchum, Idaho over the last 25 plus years. He served as both a City engineer as well as the chair of the Solid Waste District in Ketchum, as well as a prominent board member of the Simplot Games in Pocatello.

Silicon Valley Bank Collapses

MHS Academic Team Takes First in Division at INL SE Idaho Science Bowl!

On Friday, March 10, Southeastern Idaho high school and middle school students tested their math and science knowledge at the Department of Energy Office of Science Workforce Development for Teachers and Students Idaho Science Bowl. The

event is sponsored by Idaho National Laboratory (INL) and the Department of Energy Science Workforce Development for Teachers and Scientists Program (DOE-SCWDTS). This year marks the 29th year the INL has sponsored a math and sci -

ence quiz-bowl tournament.

The Malad High School Academic team competing consisted of Curtis Huckaby, Joshua Pickett, Madelyn Shaw, Alex Christensen, Micah Butler, and Joe Willie. The tournament took place in Idaho

Falls at the ISU Center for Higher Education on Science Center Drive.

Twenty-two teams competed in a round robin tournament based on school enrollment size in

Bond Election Held Tuesday; Moved to High School

The single-issue vote regarding Oneida County’s Bond Election for a new elementary school was held on Tuesday. The extremely muddy conditions in the Event Center parking lot led the vote to being moved to Malad High School’s gym, where past elections had often been held.

After moving the voting equipment into the Event Center, the County Clerk’s office determined that the conditions created an overly prohibitive environment for voters, and the decision was made late Monday night to move the voting site to the High School. The heavy snowfall over the last month, as well as the recent warming trend had created a very difficult situation for any voters parking and walking through the lot at the Event Center, which was deemed to be an unreasonable burden.

Poll workers arrived bright and early at 5:00 a.m. to move the voting booths

and other materials to the secondary location. Notification of the venue change was disseminated over social media, as well as a

digital sign board outside the Event Center to redirect voters. Those involved in the bond hope for high voter turnout, so that the county’s

The Silicon Valley Bank, a major account holder for a number of Silicon Valley corporations, experienced economic failure over the last week, leading to fears of another 2008 style “chain-collapse” of banking institutions. The FDIC has insured the holdings of bank customers, whose funds were made available on Monday, averting a broader ripple effect through the economy. While several other, smaller banks had their credit downgraded no other bank experienced a similar meltdown, and economists predict that the event should remain fairly localized. Stocks were down immediately after the event, but have since recovered, signaling a resilient underlying system.

Oscars held on Sunday

The 2023 Academy Awards were given out last weekend, with the film “Everything Everywhere and All at Once” taking the lion’s share of trophies home. Directors Daniel Scheinert and Daniel Kwan won best director, Michelle Yeoh won Best Actress, Jamie Lee Curtis and Ke Huy Quan won the supporting actress/actor awards, and the film itself won Best Picture. Brendan Fraser took home the Best Actor Oscar for “The Whale.” “All Quiet on the Western Front” won a number of sound and technical awards. “Top Gun: Maverick” won the award for Achievement in Sound.

Inflation Falls for the Eighth Straight Month

Inflation, which reached historic highs during the summer of 2022, has fallen for the eighth month in row, according to economic analysts. Food prices, which reached an inflationary high of over 11%, are down to a low of 9.5% inflation since September. Fuel and commodities prices are also seeing a decrease. Though inflation is likely to remain an economic issue in many sectors, the overall reduction is being seen as a positive sign of stabilization. Many experts are encouraging the Federal Reserve to begin lowering interest rates in order to restart economic growth.

voice can truly be heard on the issue.

The bond, which has been

Demolition Begins on Ross Park Slide

The water slide at the Ross Park Aquatic Center, a legacy of the older “natatorium” location, will begin soon. The slide will eventually be replaced by a newer, modern one. It has been a fixture of the popular water park facility for decades. It was condemned in 2020 for structural issues and “safety concerns”. People are encouraged to keep a sage distance from the demolition zone.

Becky Moss and Lisa Wright hold signs informing drivers of the vote on Tuesday

Advisor Jennie McClain, Curtis Huckaby, Joshua Pickett, Micah Bulter, Madelyn Shaw, Alex Christensen, and Joe Willie in the front.

MHS Academic Team Takes First in Division at INL SE Idaho Science Bowl!

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three divisions. The purpose of the regional competitions is to choose one winner to attend the national science bowl. In the first round of the competition, the schools were grouped according to school size. Malad’s record against its competition was:

1st Round: Malad 120 points, Compass Charter School 60 points

2nd round: Malad 125, West Side 65,

3rd round: Malad 150, Oakley 65

4th round: Malad 155, Ririe 40

The team went undefeated to win 1st place for the 2A class.

After the round robin round, the top two teams from each class compete in what is called the Champion of Champions round. Malad’s team has made it to this level a few times in years past, but has always been outmatched against the bigger schools. This year MHS was matched up against Idaho Falls High School. They finished regular play tied 90-90 and went into overtime.

In overtime, one team leaves the room and the remaining team is given three questions, with the number of correct answers being recorded. Then the other team comes back in and is given the same three questions, with the number of correct answers recorded. After the first overtime round, both teams had answered one question correctly, so a second overtime was initiated. In the second round, Idaho Falls answered one correctly Malad was scored a zero.

“We answered ‘straight’ to a question that the answer was ‘linear,’” Coach Jennie McClain said. It might be noted that the answer in this case was an issue of nomenclature rather than knowledge. “We took a team of 5 sophomores and 1 junior, and we were able to be competitive against a larger school with older students. These kids are amazing!”

Malad High School student Josh Pickett was awarded an All Region player award, which is an award given out by the coaches. All of the coaches nominate players from each team that they feel were exceptional players.

Malad initially competed in Class

BIRTHDAY

FERRIS HESS

Born March 17th, 1933

“Birthdays are good for you . . . the more you have the longer you live”

Happy 90th Birthday !!

We Love You! Your Family

Bond Election Held Tuesday; Moved to High School

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heavily discussed over the last several months, will allow School District 351 to utilize Bond Equalization Funds in its attempt to construct a new Elementary school on the site of the old High School. Should the bond pass, the new Malad Elementary School should begin construction within the year, and be ready for students by the beginning of the fall term in 2025.

Should the bond fail, the school will need to seek other resources for the construction of a new school, as the old building is in serious need of updating and upgrades. Without the bond funding, the cost of a new school will be out of reach of the district’s current budget.

The vote is the culmination of months worth of work on the part of the school district, the PTO, and other concerned community stakeholders who see the new school as an essential element

The election site was moved to Malad High School to account for muddy conditions at the Event Center

of the county’s education programs and movement forward. There has been some push back against the idea of a new school, and the voting will settle the question of where the community would like to go in the future regarding its public educational facilities.

The Enterprise plans to publish the results of the bond election as an insert to this week’s paper. Since the election is a narrow single-issue vote, the results should be available by late Tuesday night, and included as a separate notice.

RETIREMENT OPEN HOUSE

Steve Ward is retiring the end of March after 32 years working for Oneida County Road & Bridge and IDAWY.

There will an Open House Tuesday, March 21, 2023

1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Road & Bridge Office, 560 S. Main St.

C, against Wendell HS, Oakley HS, Mackay HS, Ririe HS, Soda Springs HS, Challis HS, Butte County HS, West Side HS, and West Jefferson HS, where they took first place. Idaho Falls HS was a part of Class A, which included the largest schools from the Southeast Idaho area.

Hillcrest High School from Ammon was ultimately the winner of the tournament, and will be attending the national tournament in Washington, D.C. on April 27 through May 1 of this year.

Over 14,000 students compete in the Science Bowl each year. Since 1991, over 335,000 have competed for a chance at the national award. Each team is composed of four students, one alternate, and a teacher who serves as an advisor and a coach. The tournament tests knowledge of a number of different disciplines, including biology, chemistry, Earth science, physics, math, and energy. The Department of Energy’s Office of Science is the largest U.S. sponsor of basic research in physical sciences in the country.

The Enterprise congratulates the MHS Academic Team on its fantastic performance, and wishes the team further amazing results in the future!

PUBLIC NOTICES

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE SIXTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF THE STATE OF IDAHO IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF ONEIDA

Case No. CV36-23-0023

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that ROBERT C. HARRISON has been appointed personal representative of the estate of the above-named decedent. All persons having claims against the decedent or the estate are required to present their claims within four (4) months after the date of the first publication of this Notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must be presented to the undersigned at the address indicated and filed with the Clerk of the Court.

DATED this 1st day of March, 2023.

Robert Montgomery Attorney for Personal Representative 2160 S. Twin Rapid Boise, Idaho 83709 #5488-3-9-16-23-23-T3

SIXTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT, ONEIDA COUNTY LON COLTON, CLERK OF THE COURT

BY: DEPUTY CLERK – DALE DAVIS

IN THE DISTRICT COURT FOR THE SIXTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT FOR THE STATE OF IDAHO, IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF ONEIDA

CASE NO. CV36-23-0024

IN RE:

Aaliyah Marie Driskel

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

A Petition to change the name of Aaliyah Marie 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 Aaliyah Marie Hobson. The reason for the change in name is: To disconnect from that family.

A hearing on the petition is scheduled for 1:00 p.m. on April 6, 2023, at the Oneida County Courthouse. Objections may be filed by any person who can show the court good reason against the name change.

Date: 02/28/2023

CLERK OF THE DISTRICT COURT Dale Davis #5482-3-9-16-23-30-T4

DANIEL ROBERT HARRISON, Deceased.

The adult in the center is the Quiz Master and the other adults are the timekeeper and officiator

Josh Pickett with his All Region player award

Evening of the Arts Spotlight—Patrick Werk

The 10th annual Evening of the Arts, sponsored by the Nell J. Redfield Memorial Hospital Foundation, will be on Thursday, April 6, from 6:00 – 8:30 p.m. at the Event Center at the Fairgrounds. Admission is free, and everyone is invited to see works of art by some of Oneida County’s best artists.

Featured Artist –Pat Werk

One of the artists this year is Patrick Werk, who will display some of his leather work. Mostly self-taught while in college, Pat makes rodeo chaps, ranch chinks, tack, belts, wallets, purses, shin guards, halters and one-of-a-kind decorative items for custom orders. He particularly enjoys making rodeo chaps for rough stock riders. Pat does all the work by hand on his leather work from stamping out designs, carving, painting, staining and sewing. A cowboy and rancher, Pat earned his bachelor’s degree in animal science from the University of Wyoming.

Before moving to Cherry Creek, Pat worked in Las Vegas, performing in the Tournament of Kings at the Excalibur Hotel and Casino. Pat was one of the “knights in shining armor” in “the most thrilling dinner and show experience in Las Vegas.” As a knight on horseback, Pat jousted and battled in the King

Arthur-era show. On the side, he repaired tack and sword scabbards for his fellow performers and made custom orders, such as leather shoes that blew fire from the toes for variety acts.

Pat and his wife Callie, whom he met in Las Vegas as she was in the Excalibur show as a princess, moved to the Werk ranch in Cherry Creek in 2012, following his parents, Steve and Toni, who moved here in 2005. Pat and Callie have two children, Winn and Charlotte.

Pat has served as a mentor for several senior projects, teaching students the technique and art of making ranch chinks or rodeo chaps. Besides ranching, Pat works for the City of Malad and serves as the vice-chairman of the Oneida County Fair Board. He raises bucking

ON THIS DAY

1802 First U.S. Military Academy at West Point is established through Congressional act (opened July 4, 1802)

1827 First U.S. newspaper, "Freedom's Journal" owned and operated by African Americans begins publishing in New York City

bulls as a hobby.

Other Artists and Events

The other artists to be featured at this year’s Evening of the Arts are Ladd Neilson (metal work), Brian Llewellyn (bonsai plants), Joan Hawkins (oil painting) and Ron Spomer (photography). Watercolors by the students of Dianne Adams and works of art by student artists from Malad Elementary, Middle and High Schools will be displayed.

The Easter Bunny will hand out candy during the evening. In addition, the winning Peeps displays, created by the departments at the Hospital with Easter candy, especially Peeps birds and bunnies, will be on display.

Raffle tickets on two handmade quilts will be

sold during the evening. Attendees will be able to bid during the silent and live auctions on gifts for themselves and others.

Gift baskets prepared by local businesses, organizations and individuals will be on available for silent bids throughout the evening. Everything from decorative household items and car care and gardening supplies to restaurant gift cards and tickets to events will be sold to the highest bidders. The live auction will begin about 7:30 p.m. and will include a 3-night stay at a cabin in Island Park and other great items. The Evening of the Arts is the Hospital Foundation’s biggest fund raiser with all proceeds going to remodel patient rooms in the Nell J. Redfield Memorial Hospital.

1850 Nathaniel Hawthorne's "The Scarlet Letter" published by Tichnor, Reed, and Fields in Boston

1867 First publication of an article by Joseph Lister outlining the discovery of antiseptic surgery, in "The Lancet"

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Werk designing chaps for the Rodeo Queen

Patrick Werk's workshop for leathermaking

Winn Werk works on his own project in the workshop

U.S. Congressman Chris Stewart to be keynote speaker at Lincoln Day Dinner and Fundraiser

Chris Stewart, U.S. Representative from Utah, is this year’s featured speaker at Oneida Lincoln Day Dinner to be held on Friday, April 14, 2023, in the Event Center at the Oneida County Fairgrounds.

Congressman Stewart is a New York Times Bestseller author for his book, The Miracle of Freedom: Seven Tipping Points That Saved the World, which he co-authored with his brother, U.S. district judge Ted Stewart. They also co-authored Seven Miracles that Saved America. Steward has authored or co-authored 14 books of

Chris Stewart, U.S. Representative

differing genres: techno-thrillers, historical novels, biographies and short stories.

Stewart was born in Logan, Utah and grad-

uated from Utah State University with a degree in economics before joining the United States Air Force and earning the rank of Major. In 1995, he was awarded the Mackay Trophy for “significant aerial achievement” for the combat capability operation known as Coronet Bat. On June of that year, he and a flight of two B-1s set the world record for the fastest nonstop flight around the world.

After his military career, Stewart entered the private sector and was president and CEO of the Shipley Group,

Rep. Clay Handy, District 27

This last week we finished all of our Budgets with the exception of the K through 12 education budgets. We would have finished except for Governor Phil Batt’s passing. I met him years ago when he was in the senate and again as governor. I have always been very involved in the Trucking Association. He was very pro transportation as a governor. Hopefully you have been able to learn more about his amazing service to Idaho.

As we have done the budgets we have removed the cash transfers going for big projects till after all budgets have been heard. We will be doing all the cash transfers in one bill. If nothing changes and it comes out in one bill it could be as much as a Billion and a half dollars. I have had continued calls on lots of the programs that will be

funded with these dollars.

Hopefully by next week everyone will be funded for the programs that have been held. It is one of those chairman choices initially with committee input later.

Tomorrow I will have a bill on the floor. The bill allows young men and women to expunge their juvenile records at the end of three years from completion of requirement. It is presently

five years. The juvenile justice people are excited about the bill. I also got unsolicited support from the Idaho Association of Councilors. I have wanted this changed for a long time. It will give kids hope and opportunity for going to school, better work opportunities, housing, borrowing, missions, and many other opportunities. Statistically an expunged record increases the chance of success by four times. That would be great. Once you don’t have a record you don’t want it back. I think I mentioned that a few weeks ago on the clean slate bill.

We are still waiting on the big issues. No property tax legislation yet. No education decisions on ESA’s or any other program that may have a big impact on the cash flow.

Sen. Kelly Anthon, District 27

To all of my friends and neighbors in Oneida County:

It seems like it has been a long winter. Looking at the weather forecast, however, I have hope for Spring! I also have hope that the Idaho Legislature is winding down. I have often joked (halfway) that Idahoans are safer when the Legislature is not in session. Before the session ends, however, I believe there are still important things to get done. First and foremost, we still need to pass a balanced budget as required by the Idaho Constitution. Additionally, I have personally worked to advance eight pieces of legislation. As the process has moved forward, some of those bills have stalled

and others have been successful. The legislative process is slow and deliberative; it is meant to carefully and slowly analyze and debate bills before creating laws that affect Idaho families. This process is often frustrating, but it helps maintain a balance of powers that is critical to good gov-

ernment. Sometimes it takes years for a piece of legislation to be properly vetted and get the support it needs on the floor of the Senate.

As always, I try very hard to be a voice for rural Idaho and agriculture – the people and interests I represent in Oneida County. As property tax solutions are sought, I am working constantly to make sure that our small towns, family farms, and residents are treated fairly. I am confident that we can get to property tax relief this year.

As always, if there are issues or concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact me.

Sincerely,

Senator Kelly Anthon

Email: KAnthon@senate.idaho.gov Tel: (208) 332-1327

a consulting company that specializes in energy and environmental issues. Shipley also participates in government anti-terrorism training, corporate security and executive preparedness consulting. Stewart sold his majority ownership in Shipley Group in 2012 before being sworn in as a U.S. Congressman.

The Lincoln Day Dinner will be catered by the Iron Door Smokehouse of Malad. The community is invited to mingle and visit with Idaho officials and Idaho Legislators, as well as local officials. Special guest IDGOP Chair Dorothy

Moon has been invited to give a short address.

A silent auction will be conducted throughout the evening. Donated baskets, certificates, and many other items will be auctioned off to the highest bidders. Some special items will be reserved for the live auction that will be held at the close of the evening. Donations for the silent and live auctions are welcome.

Local cowboy poet Matt Wray, who is Chair over the Lincoln Day Dinner and Fundraiser, will serve as auctioneer and MC.

Everyone is invited to

this special event. Admission tickets can be reserved and purchased by calling Bryan Kerr at 509-619-4624 or Karen Kerr at 509-528-8962. Checks can be sent to Karen Kerr at 4680 S. Old Hwy 191, Malad, Idaho 83252. Tickets can also be purchased through Winred.com, which is the GOP’s State and National Party’s recommended fundraising pay system. For more information, and the available QR code, contact Karen Kerr. Payment will also be accepted at the door the day of the event.

If My Ranch Life Was Being Sponsored

By Allison Eliason

No one could have imagined that out of the social media frenzy we find ourselves in, a whole new occupation of “influencer” would have been born. Who would have thought that life hacks, product opinions, DIYs, and even just everyday routine life shared across Facebook or YouTube could amount to a real job. I’ll admit that there are some parts that are a little enticing. Not the share-everything-yourare-eating part or the perfectly-curated-unlived-in-home pictures or those videos with super catchy tunes. I could really do without that. But the free products to try out, I would love that.

In our line of work, we are hard on just about everything. If it can cut it on the ranch, that means it must be pretty darn hardy. So naturally, I would think we would be the perfect guinea pigs to test and review anything from western wear to lunchboxes. If our ranch life were to be sponsored, I think these guys would be the top contenders:

1. It’s no surprise that our ranch life is full of tags that say Wrangler on it. Cowboy jeans, little cowboy jeans, button up shirts, you name it we wear it. And they are about the only pair of affordable jeans that can withstand so much time on the knees and through barbed wire fences without falling apart.

2. One fall I had the misfortune of being the landing pad for a big ol’ calf which ended up breaking my leg. As a part of getting checked out and put back together, my Ariat cowboy boot had to come off and there was no way to do it without cutting it. I cried in pain for cutting my boot more than the broken leg. Don’t worry, the story has a happy ending- with a little luck and creative stitching, my brotherin-law got the boot back in working order. That stitched up boot lasted years with worn soles, stitches and all because it really was the very best pair of boots I’ve ever had!

3. These days we really should be sponsored

by Muck Boots because there is no other boot we wear more than mucks. Just lately, we have tested them out working in freezing temps, feet of snow, and sole sucking mud. Then in the summer months we put them to work irrigating as we navigate the water and mud.

4. Carhartt would have to be a contender these days as well, for as many days as I have put my Carhartt bibs through the wringer. Not wanting to sacrifice comfort, I keep my cozy soft pants on and let my bibs take the beating when I head out to work. They have survived slimy newborn calves, fresh cow poop, and of course all the winter snow and cold.

5. With all the stink and stains we get on our clothes, we have to have a detergent equal to the task. Our life could easily be a Gain laundry detergent commercial with all of the grease, mud, poop, and smelliness that we have to get out of our clothes.

6. All too often the dirt, mud and dust follow us inside which means we expect a lot out of our little Shark vacuum. With all the daily mess, I’d be happy to test out any vacuum, mop, robot, ANYTHING they have. If only they had a maid to come with it...

7. I had company over just the other day that said, “Sorta smells like calving in here..” True enough, sometimes the smells from the barn don’t stop at the door and something like a little Febreze could go a long way keeping things smelling fresh inside. I’m pretty sure that getting the smell of calving out of the air would be the perfect demonstration of the power of Febreze.

8. For the number of sandwiches I have been sending in lunches for my cowboys, our ranch

life should really be sponsored by Harper’s Bread. In fact, I think we prove that they are a little magical. Any time I don’t send a sandwich with my guys because it’s supposed to be a “quick trip”, everything seems to fall apart at the seams and suddenly it becomes an all day project. If I do send a sandwich or two, things go as they should and they are back in time for a home cooked lunch and the sandwich goes to waste.

9. Of course those sandwiches wouldn’t be near so tasty if there wasn’t a sturdy Igloo lunch box to carry it in. We have taken all sorts of coolers, thermoses, and lunch boxes across the bumpy range for brandings, cattle drives and fence fixing adventures. Not once have those trusty lunch boxes let me down. They may not look as pretty as they once did, but it’s what’s on the inside that counts, right?

10. At the end of the day, it’s Chinet paper plates that help keep this ranch momma’s sanity. I’m not too proud or ashamed to admit that with so many long days and more things on the todo list than we have time to do, I just don’t want to add “wash dishes” to the list. That’s when I turn to the stack of beautiful, disposable plates for our dinnerware that simply disappear when the meal is done.

The demands of ranch life can be pretty intense but fortunately for all these products, it might be just the perfect way to show off how tough they really can be. Who knows, maybe one of these days this family will be the new face for some sort of magical, fast acting, greasing cutting, life changing soap because heaven knows we could use some of that!

Senator Kelly Anthon, District 27

Representative Clay Handy

Schedule Canvass

The results of the election for the school bond need to be certified by next week. The Commissioners settled on Monday of next week to finalize the bond canvass on March 20 at 9:00 a.m. in the Commissioners room at the courthouse.

Opioid Setlement

The Board of County Commissioners is required to sign documents in order to participate in the national opioid settlement resulting from a class action lawsuit. The document details the ways in which the money from the settlement that are paid out to the county can be used. Five opioid manufacturers have agreed to the settlement, but have made minor, non-substantive changes to the documents, which require new signatures from county officials. The commission moved to sign the documents and asked County Clerk Lon Colton to advise on the proper ways to dispense those funds in the future. The funds can only be used for training, education, and opioid remediation purposes.

Property Tax Exemption

A request form to maintain tax exempt status in the county has been received from the local LDS church authorities. All tax exempt entities who own property in the county are required to file such a request by April. A motion to approve the property tax exemption for parcels owned by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in compliance with state code was passed.

Medical indigent letters of assignment

The county is responsible for the first $11K of any indigent medical claims filed. The program has been discontinued, but there are several outstanding cases that need to be resolved. A motion to sign the letters of assignment to the state for a range of CAT numbers was made and approved.

State Animal Damage Control Board Report

The State Animal

Damage Control board is primarily called upon in Oneida county to trap/ eliminate animals in the county that predate local livestock. This mostly concerns coyotes (99), and raccoons (6) over the last year. The control is done for the most part from a fixed wing plane. The bill to the county for services was $2,000 for 2022.

Emergency Services Office

Emergency Planner

Dan Williams spoke to the commission about a number of topics related to emergency services. Burlap sacks are available through the department for filling with pumice or sand in the event of flooding. Williams suggested that the county should plan to acquire more bags for the upcoming thaw. Bags can be filled with waste perlite from Hess Pumice. There are currently 1,000 poly bags, and around 5,000 burlap bags, though some may not be in good shape due to the way they had been stored in Bear Lake County. Additional bags can be purchased through EMPG funds. Bags and filler material will be available at the Fire Station. People can bring a shovel to fill bags, which will be available. They will be available in Holbrook soon.

Williams explained that an Idaho Office of Emergency Management team from Boise will be visiting to perform an earthquake assessment on local buildings, along with those in several surrounding counties. The team is requesting a list of buildings in Malad for assessment purposes. The Assessors Office will need to coordinate with the county’s insurance company for building values, after the buildings are selected. The Event Center, the Courthouse, the schools, the county annex, church houses, and other structures were suggested as potential emergency buildings of note. The commissioners determined to begin work on a list.

Crisis Center

Letter of Thanks

Holly Llewellyn of the Oneida Crisis Center sent a letter to the Board of County Commissioners thanking it for sup-

port in the recent budget year. The letter was read into the record.

Historical Signs

The museum board has identified 20 different locations, mostly downtown, as features in a walking tour. The buildings have been chosen for their historic value and community interest. Two of the locations—the LaGrande Dance Hall (currently the pool facility) and Courthouse—are county buildings. The museum board requested permission to post the signs at those locations. The commissioners motioned to give the museum board permission by unanimous approval.

County Goals

Commissioner Lewis expressed an interest in increasing the regularity of reporting from the various county departments, potentially on a quarterly basis. This might potentially also involve a town hall meeting format which would involve all county departments. Bannock county has undertaken this process in order to increase community awareness and involvement.

Finishing the Impact Zone ordinance, the comprehensive plan, a SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats) analysis for the county, the creation of a quarterly newsletter, reviewing ordinances and codifying them, improving the county website, and instituting more frequent reporting from departments were noted as the primary goals, and each was assigned to a specific person.

Town Hall Meeting

Continuing on the topic of a town hall meeting, Chairman Lewis discussed the potential for local town hall meetings, which would include as many elected officials and department heads as were available to interact and engage with citizens. Commissioners Eliason and Jeppsen were both very favorable to the suggestion. A date for April 12 was tentatively set by the commission for a public meeting involving elected officials and department heads. County Assessor Kathleen Atkinson suggested that beginning such meetings

with some form of informative session would be a good idea. She suggested that a session which featured an explanatory element about something such as the application of property taxes might be a useful way to provide information to the community. This would also serve as a chance to potentially hear from state senators and representatives, to introduce the community to the county’s new website, and raise other points of public interest.

TV Translator Fees

Leigh Love spoke to the commission on behalf of the Treasurer’s office about the TV translator board. Two instances of people who were charged through the TV translator taxing authority petitioned to have their TV taxes exempted, as they are unable to receive TV signals in the county. The two requests were granted by the commission.

County Website

Lon Colton updated the commission on the progress of the county’s interactive website. The website is currently running, but it was expressed that a single website administrator to regulate and control the content was necessary. The county is working at training a point person, Rachel Clark for the position. The county’s website is oneidaid.us.

Emergency Kit for Cars

Kathleen Atkinson spoke to the commissioners about the lack of emergency kits in the county cars. Several people have elected not to take the county cars in lieu of reimbursement as a result of the lack of emergency kits. These would include roadside flashers, shovels, flashlights, seatbelt cutters and glass breakers, jumper cables, first aid materials, fireproof matches, water, etc. In addition, a discussion of providing first aid training to county employees was discussed. A budget of up to $100 per car to purchase emergency roadside kits was approved through a motion.

Development Code Recommendations

The Commission

spoke about recommended changes for the Development Code. Attorney Cody Brower joined on the phone. Brower reported on a recent meeting with Commission Chair Josh Paskett, the state engineer, and the code writers from Boise. It was determined that the current code has potentially prohibited some things that were not intended to be prohibited. The committee agreed on several of the sections that need to be changed to address those concerns. The next step will be to remand the changes back to the PZ commission, or to make those changes and hold a public hearing on them. The changes have been designed to make some of the clauses less restrictive than they were in their original form.

Comp Plan Review

The need to review, update and clarify the comprehensive plan for the county was discussed. The Comp Plan has not been updated since 2017. It is currently being discussed within the Planning and Zoning Commission as an ongoing issue, which is inextricably tied to the new Development Code.

Kathleen Atkinson from the Assessor’s office suggested that a flood plain map is something that needs to be added to the plan and updated. The Impact Zone is also a major issue with regard to the Comprehensive Plan.

The commission discussed a variety of approached to expediting the finalization of the plan.

The comprehensive plan sets the county’s largest scale goals for development, such as “maintain the value of agricultural land” or “manage growth effectively to meet the community’s needs.” The comprehensive plan helps to guide to application and formation of planning and zoning issues throughout the county, as well as inform decisions going forward.

The commissioners set the discussion for future meetings.

Road Ownership Question

DelMar Williams, Jayden Earl, Lex Firth, spoke to the commission about two spots on 191

where the county roads overlap with private roads around 7500 S. The county determined that the roads were not technically under their control at present, so there was nothing the commission could do to arbitrate the situation.

County Policies

As part of an ongoing attempt to examine, revise and update county policies, the commissioners looked at policies regarding vehicle usage. The regulations against non-county employees riding in county cars was discussed. The distinction between “agents of the county” and other passengers was delineated. On some occasions, county employees transport other stakeholding individuals to county events, which the commission felt should be covered. Commissioner Jeppsen stressed to the commission that any designations of individuals would need to be authorized by the insurance holder. The lack of a drug test for accident reporting was also noted. Currently, the county drug policy holds that any accident requires a timely drug test as a component of the investigation. The Event Center policy was also discussed. Rental fees of a $300 full day rental fee were clarified, or $50/hr up to four hours. Payment is required at time of request, along with a deposit. The specifics of the deposit and payment system were discussed. Making rental payment possible through the county website was mentioned as a way to make arrangements easier for people interested in renting the facility.

Storage

The commission has received more bids for an extra storage tank for fuel. A 12,000 gallon tank, with installation was bid at $45K. Including the dispensing system, the final bid for the tank was around $80K. Commissioner Eliason is continuing to work on bids for the potential project to install a reserve fuel tank for county use.

Sand and Sandbags available at Fire Station

The Oneida County Emergency Services Department and Fire Station have announced that they will be offering free sandbags and sand, donated by Hess Pumice, for use by Oneida County residents interested in obtaining sandbags to mitigate flooding. A large pile of perlite is available to any county resident in the area to the east of the Fire Station building. Bring your own shovel and fill as many bags as you need. Burlap bags are available on site, though you can cheaply order your own bags to fill at any number of online sites.

As a result of this year’s continued and above average snowfall, most experts predict that flooding will be higher than usual this year. Sandbags can be used to prevent flooding into basement areas and other potentially sensitive areas. The weather for this week is predicted to continue trends established over the last week, with freezing temperatures at night and day time highs in the 40s. The high snow pack conditions are likely to create flooding conditions during the next several weeks.

At this week’s county commission meeting, Dan Williams of the Emergency Services Department was authorized to order more bags to accommodate what will likely be large community demand. Extensive flooding was seen across the county last year during the spring thaw, which involved significantly smaller precipitation amounts.

Bret Felter fills a bag with perlite at the Fire Station on Tuesday

OEF Mail-a-Thon Underway

The Oneida Education Foundation Maila-thon is underway and is an easy way to support the students, teachers, and schools in Oneida County with tax deductible donations.

The Oneida Education Foundation (OEF) was founded in 1988 to raise funds for Oneida County Schools. The family of William H. and Cecelia D. Rutter donated $20,000 to begin the OEF’s efforts to award grants to teachers and scholarships to graduates of Malad High School.

History of OEF Mail-a-thon

The OEF conducted a telethon for nearly 20 years as its main fundraiser. High school students, primarily National Honor Society members, called all the numbers in the telephone book to get pledges of support from community members.

With so few Oneida County residents having landlines now, the OEF changed to a Mail-a-thon process in 2020. Using the donor lists from past telethons and adding names to that list, OEF continues to have a successful fundraiser. This year’s Mail-a-thon offers the opportunity again for people to be generous in making tax deductible donations that will benefit students and teachers at all four of Oneida County’s brickand-mortar schools.

Donations to the OEF qualify donors for the special Idaho education tax deduction. Donors are able to designate where they want their donations to be used. All donors can have the satisfaction of knowing

they are assisting their Malad students, teachers, and schools.

Achievements of OEF

The OEF has awarded nearly $300,000 in teacher classroom and curriculum grants since its founding, including $7,568 last year.

Teachers use grants to buy such items as classroom sets of books, music and art supplies and equipment, computer software, PE equipment, maps, science lab equipment, and student rewards through the PBIS and Armored for Excellence programs as well as to fund field trips and co-curricular activities.

From the beginning, the OEF has also funded scholarships for graduates of Malad High School. From a modest start of two named scholarships (the William H. and Cecelia D. Rutter Memorial Scholarship and the Robert W. Waldron Memorial Science/Math Scholarship), the OEF now has 47 endowed scholarships and three endowed funds for curricula. In addition, the OEF helps sponsor annual scholarships funded by local businesses.

In 2022 the OEF awarded scholarships totaling $27,000 to 26 MHS graduates. Each scholarship was for a minimum of $800. Students have three years in which to use the scholarships. Each student must provide proof of registration at an accredited post-secondary college before receiving his or her scholarship check, which is made out to the student and the college.

BOWLING RESULTS

New Endowments

In the past three years, generous families, businesses, organizations and MHS classes have established several new scholarships, often in the memory of loved ones. New scholarships include the Mark and Irene Alder Scholarship, the Kambrie Horsley Memorial Scholarship, the Lauri Sue Evans Hubbard Memorial Art Scholarship, the Guy Drew Combs Memorial Scholarship, the James “Maverick” Ward Memorial Scholarship, the Dianne Bowen Pett Memorial Scholarship, the CSS Farms Scholarship, the Stotz Equipment Scholarship, the Oneida County EMS/ EMTs Scholarship and the Malad High School Class of 1971 Scholarship.

In addition, friends and former students of longtime Malad Elementary School teacher Lucile Harrison recently established an endowment in her memory to fund classroom supplies and equipment for the upper-level grades at Malad Elementary School.

For a complete list of OEF scholarships and its recent Annual Reports, see www.oneidaschooldistrict.com/oef.

Watch for your Maila-thon form, and return it with your donation today or use the QR Code enclosed with the form. If you do not receive a form, just drop off your donation at the OEF mailbox at Malad Elementary School or use the QR Code on the website to make an online donation.

Malad Elementary Breakfast

Monday, March 20 - Cereal Assortment, French Toast, Fruit, Juice/Milk

Tuesday, March 21 - Cereal Assortment, Ham & Cheese Ripper, Fruit, Juice/Milk

Wednesday, March 22 - Cereal Assortment, Breakfast Burrito, Fruit, Juice/ Milk

Thursday, March 23 - Cereal Assortment, Ultra Slice Sweet Bread, Fruit, Juice/Milk

Malad Middle Breakfast

Monday, March 20 - Cereal Assortment, Max Pancake, Fruit, Juice/Milk

Tuesday, March 21 - Cereal Assortment, Breakfast Scramble, Fruit, Juice/ Milk

Wednesday, March 22 - Cereal Assortment, Mini Cinnamon Bagel, Fruit, Juice/Milk

Thursday, March 23 - Cereal Assortment, Waffle, Fruit, Juice/Milk

Malad High Breakfast

Monday, March 20 - Cereal Assortment, Max Pancake, Fruit, Juice/Milk

Tuesday, March 21 - Cereal Assortment, Breakfast Scramble, Fruit, Juice/ Milk

Wednesday, March 22 - Cereal Assortment, Mini Cinnamon Bagel, Fruit, Juice/Milk

Thursday, March 23 - Cereal Assortment, Waffle, Fruit, Juice/Milk

Choices of Milk, Fresh Fruit & Veggies Served Daily in all Schools

Malad Elementary Lunch

Monday, March 20 – Mini Corndogs, Baked Fries, PBJ/Chex Mix/Cheese

Stick, Food Choice – Carrot Sticks, Mixed Fruit

Tuesday, March 21 – Pizza Ripper, Caesar Salad, PBJ/Chex Mix/Cheese

Stick, Food Choice – Corn, Pears

Wednesday, March 22 – Cheeseburger, Chips, PBJ/Chex Mix/Cheese Stick, Food Choice – Sliced Cucumbers, Mandarin Oranges

Thursday, March 23 – Turkey Gravy Mashed Potatoes, Roll, PBJ/Chex Mix/ Cheese Stick, Food Choice – Green Beans, Peaches

Malad Middle Lunch

Monday, March 20 – Western Burger, Tater Tots, Salad Bar, Food Choice –Carrot Sticks, Mandarin Oranges

Tuesday, March 21 – Chicken Tenders, Mashed Potatoes, Roll, Salad Bar, Food Choice – Green Beans, Applesauce

Wednesday, March 22 – Spaghetti w/Meatballs, Garlic Bread, Salad Bar, Food Choice – Corn, Peaches

Thursday, March 23 – Burrito, Baked Fries, Salad Bar, Food Choice – Celery Sticks, Pears

Malad High Lunch

Monday, March 20 – Western Burger, Tater Tots, Salad Bar, Food Choice –Carrot Sticks, Mandarin Oranges

Tuesday, March 21 – Chicken Tenders, Mashed Potatoes, Roll, Salad Bar, Food Choice – Green Beans, Applesauce

Wednesday, March 22 – Spaghetti w/Meatballs, Garlic Bread, Salad Bar, Food Choice – Corn, Peaches

Thursday, March 23 – Burrito, Baked Fries, Salad Bar, Food Choice – Celery Sticks, Pears

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Grandparents Only

By Dotty Evanson

The Crisis Center had their annual auction a while back. I ended up with an Art Basket. Now, I am no artist, but in the spirit of Anna Mary Robertson Moses, aka Grandma Moses, I decided to see what I could do. Turns out, not much, but I did find out I enjoyed that hour of pencil-to-paper each day. It was quiet. I felt no pressure. I breathed deeply. Probably the most productive part of my dip into the world of art has been researching the life and work of various artists. I started with Grandma Moses.

Anna Mary Robertson Moses was born in 1860 and died in 1961 at the age of 101. She and her husband, Thomas, worked on various

kids

farms, living a humble, busy life. She bore ten children, five of whom lived past infancy. She began her painting career when she was 78 and initially sold her pieces for $3 to $5. Her painting Sugaring Off sold for $1.2 million in 2006, 45 years after her death. Often at her art shows she would sell her award-winning preserves, which she seemed to value more than her paintings. Her family was her greatest treasure.

“What appeared to be an interest in painting at a late age was actually a manifestation of a childhood dream.”* I wonder if Grandma Moses would have ever picked up a paint brush if she had had a cell phone. I’m thinking our childhood

BIRTHDAYS

Bernice Weeks, March 17

Austin Atkinson, March 17

Tod Daniels, March 17

dreams, dormant talents and current interests should trump the cell phone puzzles and social media where many of us spend our time.

The Idaho Enterprise can keep me informed. Heaven knows I get more usable information there than on Facebook. I’m not going to throw the baby out with the bath water, because there are advantages to having a mobile phone. After all, I learned about Grandma Moses on my phone. But Living the Good Life takes engagement rather than mind-dulling hours looking at a screen.

So, look up and pursue your interests! Who knows…$1.2 million for the grandkids would be pretty sweet.

*en.m.wikipedia.org/ GrandmaMoses

Don Day, March 17

Dennis Evans, March 17

Amy Hatch, March 17

Ferris Hess, March 17

Kim Hess, March 17

David Jenkins, March 17

Vicki Larkin, March 17

Preston Kent, March 17

Trevor Nieffenegger, March 17

John Blaisdell, March 18

Jason Gugelman, March 18

Ashli Haven, March 18

Elaine Albretsen, March 19

Aubree Davis, March 19

Valaree Estep, March 19

Charles (Chuck) Moon, March 19

Dale Davis, March 20

Natasha Mikesell, March 20

Brenda Thomas, March 20

Deborah Keller, March 21

Dylan Waldron, March 21

Michael Corbridge, March 22

Bryan Scott, March 22

John Tubbs, March 22

Gary Wakley, March 22

Nate Bosworth, March 22

Gaven Jones, March 22

Jesse Curtis, March 23

Patrick Evans, March 23

Neil Mortensen, March 23

Woman’s Conference to be held Saturday

THANK YOU ON THIS DAY

Denver and I grew up in Oneida County. Malad and the surrounding valleys have been a great place to raise our family, work and create memories. During our nearly 65 years, we have been watched over by loving parents, family, friends and neighbors of these mountains and valleys. At all the events of our lives, we have had an outpouring of support from all, at

1876 Nelly Saunders & Rose Harland fight first female boxing match (New York)

weddings, births, deaths and everything in between.

We along with our families would like to thank all those who have given us support recently during Denver's illnesses. Financial, spiritual, and physical support from so many has helped us so much. We feel so blessed. With Gratitude and Love Denver and

Lucinda Sweeten

1864 U.S. Senate ratifies the Geneva Convention of 1864, legitimatizing the International Red Cross and the American Red Cross

The Malad Stake Relief Society is hosting a Women’s Conference for all women in the stake, ages 14 and up. The Conference will be held on Saturday, March 18, in the Malad Stake Center. The Conference will be held from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. (noon). There will be lunch served at noon that day in the cultural hall at the Stake Center.

The theme of this year’s conference is “Certain Women.” The opening session will feature Keynote Speaker Casey Jones first on the program. The conference will then break out into three groups for three smaller sessions.

One session will featured Mandy Williams,

illustrator for the Women in the Scriptures; Women of the New Testament, Women of the Old Testament, and Women of the Book of Mormon. These books highlight women mentioned in each of these books of scripture. She will be talking about the different characteristics of women who follow Christ. She will also talk about how the women were chosen to be featured in the books.

Another session will be led by Pam Mills. She will be talking about caring for our physical health and what we can do to improve that aspect of life.

Melanie Coleman will be leading a session on “Learning to Recognize

the Promptings of the Holy Ghost.” This will be based off a talk given by Elder David Bednar titled “Quit Worrying About It! Is it the Holy Ghost or Me.” This was a talk given at the MTC and is available on YouTube for anyone that would like to listen to the talk before the conference. Lunch will then be served. During lunch, the group will be putting together Start Up Kits for homeless individuals living in the shelter in Pocatello. Each ward was assigned items to bring for the kids. If you would like to donate, contact your Relief Society President. All items need to be at the church by 12 noon on Saturday.

LOOKING BACK

5 YEARS AGO (2018)

Ben Waldron and Kaleb Mills are the two top scholastic members of the Malad High School Class of 2018. Ben is valedictorian of the class and Kaleb is the salutatorian. Both will represent their class and will speak during commencement Exercises on May 23.

The Top 10 Percent for the Class of 2018 are Ben Waldron, Kaleb Mills, MaCall Smith, Jessica Perry, Lizzy Clark and Kassidy Willie.

In addition to the above, the Top 25 Percent for the Class of 2018 are Cody Weeks, Jacob Reiss, Jacee McClellan, Kaylee Origer, Mattie Semrad, Emily Corbett, Kambree Christensen and Hunter Tovey.

Students named Valedictorian, Salutatorian, Top 10 and Top 25 Percent are selected using a formula based on their grade point averages and ACT or SAT scores.

In the Oneida County Commissioners' meeting for March 12, 2018, Rex Williams of Oneida County Road and Bridge was presented an award as a Road Scholar. Williams was presented a certificate and hat by Laila Krah from the Local Highway Technical Assistance Council (LHTAC) for his achievement.

A girl who loves to barrel race has been chosen as Student of the Week at Malad High School.

Stetson is a senior at MHS who moved here from Tooele, Utah. Stetson's favorite extracurricular activity is rodeo, and something that not many people know about her is that she barrel races on a horse that only has one eye!

Planning to attend Utah State University after high school graduation, Stetson hopes to graduate from veterinary medicine school.

She loves the fact that at Malad High School everyone tries to help others. She must love to help other too, because her favorite class is teacher's aide. Something Stetson would like to cross off her bucket list is to go a week without having one fight with her siblings!

Stetson has good advice for her fellow students, "Do not procrastinate on homework."

Congratulations to Stetson and to all the outstanding students at Malad High School!.

The Malad Middle School MathCounts team and the Science Quiz Bowl Team both competed in State competition last weekend.

This is the fourth year that Malad Middle School has participated in the Science Quiz bowl. Two teams participated from Malad Middle School. Members of Team No. One were Maggie Willie, Colton Ihler, Matthew Jacaway, Samuel Pickett and Clara Huckaby and members of Team No. Two were Winona Young Ephraim Christiansen, Savanna Young,

Curtis Huckaby and Porter Ward.

Team No. One won three out of four matches in the first round. They went to the semi-finals where they lost a close match to Idaho Science and Technology Charter School. they took 4th place at the Idaho Falls meet and qualified for the State meet at Boise. Team No. Two won one out of four matches in the first round, but all matches were very close.

After the Science Quiz Bowl, the MathCounts competitors, Samuel Pickett, Colton Ihler, Matt Jacaway, Maggie Willie and Alternate Clara Huckaby, went on to Boise to compete.

10 YEARS AGO (2013)

Each year the Eastern Idaho Agriculture Hall of Fame Board of Directors honors five individuals who are leaders in agriculture and related industries. Among those inducted for the year 2013 is Don Eliason.

Sydney Ellis and Braxton Davis have been selected to represent the Malad High School Class of 2013 as Valedictorian and Salutatorian at Commencement Exercises scheduled for May 22.

The Oneida County Hall of Fame is proud to announce the inductees for 2013. Conrad C. Alder will be honored for public service and agriculture. Stanley and Erma Thomas and Dennis and Brenda Thomas will be honored together for business and public service.

The Malad High School Business Professionals of America (BPA) had 10 members compete at the Idaho State BPA Competitions on March 7 – 9 at Boise State University. They included Katie Tapp, Dani Briggs, Renzee Sorensen, Kylee Price, McKenzie Willie, Cole Bunker, Bracken Willie, Wyatt Perry, Haden Williams and Anny Bernal.

The Malad High School girls’ basketball team recently had three players named to the 2A Fifth District All-Star teams for the 2012-13 season. Aubrey King was one of five players from the Fifth District named to the First team. King is a sophomore at Malad High School. Jordan Hawkes and Brooke Sorensen were named as Honorable mentions

to the All-District team. Hawkes is a sophomore and Sorensen a junior this season.

15 YEARS AGO

(2008)

A united front by Oneida County citizens against Rocky Mountain Power’s planned route for a large transmission line through the heart of the Malad Valley appears to have paid off. Reporting at the “Band of Citizens” meeting last Friday, Curt Hoskins said that a phone call from the headquarters of the power company had just informed him of an official decision to move the line east of the freeway on the portion of the project south of Malad.

Oneida Crisis Center, Inc., has received a grant of $16,000 from the LaZ-Boy Foundation to support services provided to abused women and children in Oneida and surrounding counties.

Scott Danielson was presented the Spirit of Idaho Award by Senator Mike Crapo during an award ceremony held Saturday at the Iron Door Playhouse in Malad.

The Malad High School Student Body claimed this year’s Donkey Basketball traveling trophy. The students defeated the FFA Students and the Community team to be named this year’s winners. The Student Body team included the night’s Most Valuable Player (MVP) Justin Campbell and Justin Firth, Hannah Luthi, Loretta Asay, Dani Howard, Riker Carter, Quade Albretson, Beau Bingham, Jordan Couch and Jonny Blaisdell.

The Malad High School Boys’ Basketball team had three players earn a spot on the 2A Fifth District All-Conference teams. Ryan Hannah was selected as a members of the First Team, Derek Ward was selected as a member of the Second Team and Jade Clark earned honorable mention. All members were selected by the district coaching staff.

25 YEARS AGO

(1998)

Bryan Scott was selected as one of the finalists in the “8 Who Make a Difference” by Idaho 8 KIFI-TV. He was presented the award during a reception honoring all of the nominees at the Blackfoot civic Center.

Eleven participants in the 1998 Malad Junior Miss Program gathered on the evening of March 2 with their hostesses and the Malad Junior Miss Committee for the annual Hostess Tea.

Pictured in The Idaho Enterprise are the 1998 participants with their hostesses: Jennifer Boyce and Kris Blaisdell, Lacie Thorpe and Donna Gayle Madsen, Kallie Jones and Sherrie Moeller, Brekell Vaughan and Rebecca Firth, Ashlee Thorpe and Donna Jones, Jenna Keller and Terri Phillips, Tiffany Richins and Dotty Evanson, Amanda Gevas and Cinnamon Schwartz, Noel McManus and Dawn Christiansen, Kate Schwartz and Helen Ward.

The Malad High School Mascot, “Thunder” got a makeover this year. Sponsors stepped in and helped cover the cost. Those donating the $955 needed for the makeover were the following: Hess Pumice $350, Malad Boosters $280, Oneida Education Foundation $200 and the Malad High Studentbody $125.

35 YEARS AGO (1988)

An exciting new exercise system is being offered area residents with the opening Monday of “Super Shape” at 95 North Main in Malad. Equipped with seven toning tables designed to firm and tighten muscles and aid in circulation, “it is a system for all ages,” says new manager Mary Wakley. Owners of “Super Shape,” Linda Christensen and Venice Keller, are enthusiastic about what they have to offer and would like for

everyone to drop in and have a look around.

It was a rollicking good time “Under The Big Top” last Saturday evening at the old gym as the Malad Athletic Boosters rallied to raise money for the new Malad High Track and Field. Hundreds of Malad residents were on hand for the fun, and in the end a grand total of $1,120 had been brought in to go towards the new sports facility.

Malad led honors for the 1988 Fifth District All-Star Team picked Tuesday by league coaches with two players selected for First Team, one for second team and one on honorable mention. Lance Taylor and Lance Tripp earned the First Team selections for the Dragons with Tony Gibbs being named to the Second Team and Jason Rich earning honorable mention.

45 YEARS AGO

(1978)

Darwin Williams has been named February “Artist of The Month” Dick Spahr, art director, announced this week. His wood-burning scene of a farmyard captured the judges’ eye.

Caprice Records of Nashville, Tennessee, has released to over 400 radio stations a new recording entitled, “She Smiled.” Composer and lyricist of the song is Malad’s Mark Kent, son of Wayne and Pauline Kent.

Jim Hill this week announced the purchase of the Deep Creek Inn from Darrel and Rula Thomas. A June 1st take-over is planned. Originally owned and operated as the “Wheel Inn” by

Wendell and Glen Williams, Rula and Darrell Thomas took over the restaurant in August, 1973 and have not only expanded their menu to include such favorites as taco salad, scones and homemade pie, but have expanded their building as well. A new banquet room and updated kitchen were constructed as well as siding and rockwork added to the exterior of the building.

Pictured in The Idaho Enterprise is Saundra Hubbard, Preston, representing the Idaho Gutter Gussies Bowling Association, as she presented 1977-78 Idaho Championship trophies to Malad’s First Bank and Trust team, Vicki Ekstrom, Delpha Hubbard, Linda Daniels and Carla Williams.

Just about every straight stick in the State was there Saturday when the finals of the Corner Bar 8-Ball Pool Championship were held.

Emerging as champ of the 32-entry field in the shoot-off was Rick Madsen. Runner-up to Rick was Gerald Couch.

55 YEARS AGO (1968)

Competing for the Miss Malad City Title at the Annual Lions Club Pageant on March 23 will be Jan Moon, Wendy Hess, Margaret Bush, Brenda Ipsen, Janice Jones, Donette Eliason, Jeanene Rose and Su-

at Millers Oneida

Daryl

zanne Laws. Tickets for the pageant are on sale

Jewelers.

Roberts, who has enlisted in the U.S. Navy, left from Pocatello for Boise. From there he will go by plane to San Diego to begin basic training.

(35 YEARS AGO 1988) SUPER SHAPE outfits are worn by Linda Christensen and Mary Wakley. The two will be on hand to assist patrons at the newly opened exercise salon of the same name located at 95 North Main.

(45 YEARS AGO 1978) Saundra Hubbard, Preston, representing the Idaho Gutter Gussies Bowling Association, presents 1977-78 Idaho Championship trophies to Malad's First Bank and Trust team (l. to r.) Vicki Ekstrom, Delpha Hubbard, Linda Daniels and Carla Williams.

(55 YEARS AGO 1968) Competing for the Miss Malad City Title at the Annual Lions Club Pageant on March 23 will be top left to right: Jan Moon, Wendy Hess, Margaret Bush, Brenda Ipsen. Bottom left to right: Janice Jones, Donette Eliason, Jeanene Rose and Suzanne Laws.

Austin Thomas Sherlock

City, Idaho 83252

IN THE DISTRICT COURT FOR THE SIXTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT FOR THE STATE OF IDAHO, IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF ONEIDA

IN RE: Austin Thomas Sherlock

Case No. CV36-23-0031

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

A Petition to change the name of Austin Thomas Sherlock, 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 Austin Chris Bennett. The reason for the change in name is: I have been reunited with my biological father, Darryl Heeth Bennett and I want to carry his surname and be associated with him.

A hearing on the petition is scheduled for 2:30 o'clock p.m. on April 27, 2023, at the Oneida County Courthouse. Objections may be filed by any person who can show the court good reason against the name change.

Date: March 10, 2023

CLERK OF THE DISTRICT COURT

Dale Davis #5483-3-16-23-30-4-6-23-T4

NEWS OF RECORD

ONEIDA COUNTY

SHERIFF’S OFFICE

Gavin Coatney, Malad, speeding, $67.00, costs $113.00

Anthony Driskill, Star Valley Ranch, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50

Micah Page, Syracuse, speeding, $33.50, costs $59.50

MALAD CITY

Logan Alder, Malad, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50

Trayson Roderick, Plymouth, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50

Carter, Schardine, Malad, speeding, $33.50, costs $59.50

IDAHO STATE POLICE

Cordaro Ridgeway, Kedrich, im-

proper or unsafe lane change, $33.50, costs $56.50

Abelardo, Rodriguez-Miranda, North Las Vegas, speeding, $33.50, costs $59.50

IDAHO FISH AND GAME

Kelly Clark, McCammon, fish with more than approved number of lines, hooks, points or traps, $72.00, costs $64.00

MAGISTRATE COURT

Timothy Ekstrom, Malad, fail to notify upon striking unattended vehicle, $307.50, costs $192.50, 30 days jail, 30 days suspended, 3 months probation

BRAIN TEASERS

REQUEST FOR SEALED BIDS FOR ONEIDA COUNTY AIRPORT RUNWAY, TAXIWAY AND APRON SEALCOAT

Oneida County is accepting sealed bids for the sealcoat (AP4 Asphalt Surface Treatment or equivalent) of the runway, taxiway, and apron of the Oneida County Airport located at 1312 S 2100 W, Malad City, ID 83252. Sealed bids shall be addressed to: Clerk of the Oneida County Board of County Commissioners, 10 Court Street, Malad City, Idaho 83252, no later than 4 pm (Mountain Standard Time, henceforth "MST") April 21, 2023.

Bid packets are available at the Oneida County Courthouse by contacting the Clerk’s office at 208-766-4116 extension 100. Electronic bid packets are available free of charge. There is a $75.00 non-refundable charge payable to Oneida County for contractors requesting hard copy prequalification packets. Payment for the hard copy prequalification packets can be made by credit card, cash or certified check and payment for hard copy prequalification packets must be made prior to the packets being sent out.

Schedule of events are as follows:

• RFB published March 16, 2023, and March 23, 2023.

• Prebid Conference, Site walkthrough, and question and answer session for potential bidders will

ON THIS DAY

1883 Susan Hayhurst becomes first U.S. woman graduate of a pharmacy college

1912 American first lady Helen Herron Taft plants the first cherry tree in Washington, D.C.

1926 Robert H. Goddard launches the first liquid-fueled rocket, goes 184' (56 meters)

be held at 10:00 A.M. (MST), April 06, 2023, at Oneida County Airport, located at 1312 S 2100 W, Malad City, ID 83252.

• Written questions should be submitted no later than close of business Tuesday, April 11, 2023, addressed to the Oneida County Clerk, 10 Court Street, Malad City, Idaho 83252 or can be emailed to lcolton@oneidaid.us.

• Questions will be answered by Friday, April 14, 2023.

• RFB response deadline is 4:00 pm (MST) April 21, 2023.

• Opening of bids will commence at 5:00 pm (MST) Friday, April 21, 2023, at Hess Pumice, located at 100 Hess Dr, Malad City, ID 83252 by the Oneida County Airport Board.

• The Airport Board shall review the bids and shall provide a recommendation to the Board of County Commissioners on April 24, 2023, at which time the Board of County Commissioners will select the lowest qualifying bid or may defer the decision to a later time or date.

Oneida County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

1930 USS Constitution (Old Ironsides) floated out to become a national shrine

1966 Gemini 8 launched with Neil Armstrong and David R. Scott aboard, conducts the first docking of two spacecraft in orbit, flight aborted after critical system failure with the crew returned safely to Earth

Brothers of Steel Compete at Intermountain Warrior Wrestling Tournament

The Intermountain Warrior Wrestling tournament was held in Farmington, Utah March 10 and 11. The tournament hosts wrestlers and teams with high school, middle school, and girls divisions from several states in the western United States. Malad had twelve Brothers of Steel wrestlers competing in 14 different brackets over the two day tournament. The tournament is especially exciting thanks to the unique awards each wrestler fights to earn. First place in the high school divisions take home a customized machete while champions of the middle school and younger brackets win an Intermountain Warrior tomahawk. Runner ups in all divisions win etched glass trophies.

Day one of wrestling began with matches in the middle school,

9&10th grade and 12u brackets for Roper Higley, Oakley Maddox, Drake Morrison, and Bentley Maddox. One of the highlights of the tournament is the Team Utah vs Team Idaho high school dual. This year also featured a new Team Idaho vs Team Utah middle school dual. Team Idaho was coached by Malad’s own Coach Devin

Residents need to be aware that piles of snow in the roadway can be hazardous for drivers. If the snow pile freezes solid, it can be similar to hitting a large obstruction and it can damage the vehicle as well as injure the driver.

When removing snow and ice, property owners are required to deposit the snow and ice onto their own property.

NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGER/GENERAL CONTRACTOR SERVICES

Oneida County is seeking proposals from qualified individuals and/or firms for Construction Manager/General Contractor services regarding the construction of the Oneida County Weed Department Building and for the remodel of the Oneida County Courtroom.

Oneida County will accept Statements of Qualifications from parties interested in providing the services until 5:00 p.m. May 1, 2023. All Statements of Qualifications must be received by Oneida County at its physical location at 10 Court St., Malad City, Id 83252 at the County Clerk’s Office on or before the deadline. Submittals received after the deadline will not be considered.

Oneida County will negotiate a contract with the Respondent determined by Oneida County in its sole discretion to be best qualified to perform the services. Prior to selection, Oneida County may request certain Respondents to make presentations or provide additional information to the Review Committee. Oneida County reserves the right to reject any and all Statements of Qualifications for any reason at any time prior to execution of an agreement with the Respondent selected by Oneida County to perform the services; to waive any and all informalities in the process; and to extend the period of time for the acceptance of Statement of Qualifications in its sole discretion.

A full Request for Qualifications is available at the Oneida County Courthouse by contacting the Clerk’s office at 208-766-4116 extension 100, or a digital copy is available free of charge by contacting Tory Richardson at (801) 367-6337. There is a $75.00 non-refundable charge payable to Oneida County for Respondents requesting a hard copy. Oneida County is an equal opportunity employer.

Morrison and included Brothers of Steel wrestlers Morrison and Maddox. As the final points were tallied up, Team Idaho came up short and ultimately fell to Team Utah, 39-45.

The opening day resulted with Oakley Maddox winning the title as Middle School 132lb Champion, Morrison - Middle School 140lb Champion, Morrison - 9&10th grade 140lb Champion, and Bentley Maddox taking 12u 90lb 2nd place. Roper Higley and Oakley Maddox also wrestled some very tough matches in the 9&10th grade brackets.

Day 2 of the tournament featured matches from the 8u, 10u and girls brackets. The results for the Brothers of Steel were Kyler Blaisdell- 8u 55lb Champion, Rustin Montgomery10u 100lb Champion and Paysli Chournos Middle School Girls 6th place. Also wrestling for Malad was Payson Price, DanniLynn Chournos, Braylee Price, Dezirae Haven and Cambree Howe, all putting up a tough fight on the mat and gaining more valuable experience. At the conclusion of the tournament, Coach Morrison said, “It is exciting to see so many of our wrestlers competing in the off season. Our kids all wrestled tough and did a great job.”

Congratulations to CNA Graduates!

A number of CNA students have passed their state examinations to become certified as Nursing Assistants.

Rachel Madsen, the program’s instructor, said “Congratulations to this year's CNA Graduates! All of the students passed both their written and skills exams to become certified as nursing assistants in the state of Idaho. In one semester, students were able to complete the book work, skills training, and the clinical hours needed to prepare to pass their exams and become health professionals."

"Many of these students already have jobs working at Nell J Redfield Nursing Home and are gaining valuable patient care experience that is helping them not only earn money for future schooling but also build their resumes so they are more likely to be accepted into competitive health careers

programs.”

Health care, and specifically Nursing, hasbeen noted as the fastest growing sector of the U.S. economy over the last years without fail. Training programs are designed to provide technical education to students interested in the field that allow them to be immediately work-ready.

“Because students are taking advantage of this program in high school, they are able to get certified at no cost to them. Once students graduate, they will pay over $600 to become certified. Some of these students are looking to go into the health care field while others just know that a certification such as this will enable them to get a good paying job while going to school.

CNAs are in high demand throughout the country and most employers are happy to work around schedules for students attending

NOW HIRING

ONEIDA COUNTY IS ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS

FOR THE POSITION OF FULL TIME DEPUTY CLERK

This employee will be a comprehensive Team member in all areas of the clerk’s office including document recording, elections, financial reporting, auditing, payroll, and courts and will cross train in each discipline. This position requires strong organizational, computer and financial skills and will require learning new software. Benefits include paid medical and dental coverage for the employee and retirement benefits as administered by PERSI. Entry level wages will be offered based on qualifications with future increases available upon increased learning and proficiency of the job. Interested applicants may apply in the clerk’s office at the county court house located at 10 Court Street, Malad, Idaho. Applications can also be obtained by calling 208-766-4116 or by sending a request to lcolton@oneidaid.us. Resumes recommended. Oneida County is a non-discriminatory employer. Veteran preference applied.

college.”

Hesston Harrison, a Senior who took the class last year and has worked at the nursing home for over a year now said, "Working as a CNA has opened my eyes to what I do and don't like about healthcare. It has been one of the best experiences of my life, even when I don't want to go to work, I still leave the shift happy knowing that I helped as much as I did that day."

Madsen would also like to express her grati-

tude to the nursing home for its continued support of the program, and being so welcoming to the students as they do their clinical rotations.

Practical experience is of course the most important part of training in any helath care field.

As the only fund raiser for the OEF, the Maila-Thon replaces the Telethon that was held for many years. All funds go to teacher and classroom grants and scholarships for MHS seniors. Please be generous when you receive an invitation to donate to your Oneida County schools, students, and teachers.

If you fail to receive a Mail-a-Thon form, just send your donation to the OEF at 250 West 400 North or use the handy QR Code:

The City of Malad is reminding residents to not push, shovel or blow snow into the street.

Drake Morrison in his finals match in the high school bracket against a Star Valley wrestler

Kyler Blaisdell about to turn his opponent and get the pin

Oakley Maddox in his first match of the tournament which he would go on to win by pin

Paysli Chournos in a tough match against a Bonneville wrestler

L to R : Kaysha Beck, McKenzie Hardy, Brylee Clark, Riley Walton, Becca Ward, Brynlee Bastian, Katie Allen, Miley Palmer, Riglee Peterson, Baylor Bean

Molly Beseris—

Gem Grant

Molly Beseris spoke to the City Council about a GEM grant application for infrastructure to help expand BC Timbers. Anton Burbage, who moved in about 8 months ago, was seeking to expand the power to his facility. BC Timbers produces lumber from raw material. The business primarily does beam work for commercial buildings. The company has been providing custom woodworking to many builders around the area. BC Timbers is seeking to grow and expand, and is specifically seeking a grant to increase power to their facility. The grant would cover the installation of new transformers to adequately power a new shop. The business itself is in Oneida County, but last year the county applied for a GEM grant on behalf of Ace Hardware, which is in the city. As the city’s GEM grant for its water project will be closing soon but it still in effect, Molly Beseris asked the city to request the grant on the county’s behalf.

The council approved a motion to give Beseris permission to write a GEM grant application for BC Timbers.

Beseris also spoke about the AARP “Age Friendly Community” report. At the last meeting of the Board of County Commissioners, the county agreed to approve an application to also be named an “Age Friendly Community”.

A committee to work on “Age Friendly Community” issues will be formed within the next few months. Beseris suggested that council

members begin searching for members for the committee.

Camille Miller—Forsgren

Camille Miller from Forsgren Engineering presented a slideshow on the ongoing roadway and sidewalk projects in Malad. These include the Bannock Street Project, involving the reconstruction of roadways, storm drains, curb and gutter and sewer line replacement. The TAP Project has been combined, as it deals with the same basic issues. Both components will be managed by the same contractor. The primary project will span from 3rd W to 100 W, and outflow to the city park. The TAP project is scheduled to go from 3rd W to the Railroad tracks. The city’s obligation is 7.34% of the total cost. Malad’s total cost should end up being around $470K. Construction is scheduled for 2025, with the potential of being moved up to 2024.

Sheriff Report

Sheriff Jones spoke to the council about a number of issues. Jones presented statistics relevant to prosecution in Oneida County. Last year, 950 cases were filed to the prosecutor. 193 did not plead guilty. 757 cases pled guilty. 193 were dismissed. The court dismissed 17 cases. 77 cases were dismissed by the prosecutor at his discretion. Some of these involve ordinance violation cases.

The Sheriff reported that Thursday is the busiest day for his office, coinciding with the time when school lets out.

Sunday morning is also a busy day, based on arrests. Crimes against people sexual assault/ rape totaled 13-20. Simple assault totaled 52. Crimes against property totaled 56. Crimes against society—drugs, pornography, etc—were responsible for the balance, outside of 32 juvenile cases.

The mayor asked the sheriff about the current state of the dog pound. Jones explained that his dept had stopped taking dogs to the pound in the extreme cold. He further suggested that the city needs a clearer policy about stray animals. City Attorney Dustin Smith suggested that he agreed that the ordinance needed to be re-examined. The Sheriff advised that picking up a dog and taking it to the Sheriff’s Office is technically a crime. The council discussed various ideas for spreading more information about dog issues.

Winter has created a high call volume as a result of slideoffs and accidents. The Sheriff reported that so far there have not been any fatalities.

LID for Bannock Street

An LID (Low Impact Development) is created by bonding. The process involves adopting a resolution and notification, as well as a hearing process. The LID would create a taxing district that would apply to homes whose property would be improved by the construction projects. This would apply to the sidewalks, curb and gutter, etc. The council felt they needed an estimate on the sidewalk element of the construction before working on any LID proposals. The argument is that the improvements on the property create a large added value. LID

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would be based on front footage. The potential for using funds for light poles was also discussed.

Wastewater Interim Financing

City Treasurer Terrill Schwartz updated the council on the status of the interim financing for the wastewater project. Due to the increase in interest rates, the cost of the project has increased, which requires the signing of a new note. A resolution to authorize the mayor to sign the new note for an additional loan amount was approved by unanimous voice vote.

Co-op Parking Lot

A grant from the Idaho League of Cities for the beautification of the Co-op parking lot was discussed. LaMonte John created a design for a parking lot/beautification plan that will be taken under consideration. Parking areas, planter boxes, potentially trees, etc. were discussed.

Comprehensive Plan Review

The council began its discussion of the City’s Comprehensive plan. The comprehensive plan lays out the city’s large-scale vision for its growth and management. The council focused on the population and growth section of the plan as a starting point. One of the issues before the council was to determine a figure for the city’s growth rate. A number of factors play into the rate itself, including population, utility usage, and others. Over the last several years, the city has averaged a .5% growth rate, though 2020 saw a rate of over 2%, and 2021 fell back to .6%. The council provisionally agreed that the growth rate of .75% was a reasonable average figure.

The plan lays out guiding principles for the city, such as “protecting rural atmosphere” and so on. Tyrell Neal suggesting reviewing those overall goals to make sure they still reflected values held by the city.

The Impact Zone, the area defined by members of both the city and the county as that most likely to experience growth in the near term, needs to be finalized and converted into a resolution before it can be adopted.

The addition of the AARP’s “age-friendly community” language was noted as important to the comprehensive plan under the city’s new designation as such. The other existing major goals listed out in the comprehensive plan were deemed to be appropriate and worthy of retaining.

Some of the figures were noted as out of date, and some were missing, such as the number of building permits issued last year. Ways in which the “Age Friendly Community” status might affect various goals currently in the plan were also discussed.

While there were some changes that the council recommended making to the document, it largely agreed that the first three goals remained the same as the last time the comprehensive plan was revised. The council will look at additional goals in the future.

Business License

Two business licenses were presented to the council. One was for Samaria Lane Grooming and the other was for a new cleaning company. Both licenses were approved.

Advisory Reports

It was reported that the company inspecting chlorine tanks had determined that they could not be removed by the originally contracted company.

is scheduled for the fall.

Cowboy poetry will be held at the IronDoor Theater on March 24 and 25.

Neal also discussed the potential for a large flagpole on the corner of 50 S by the welcome to Malad sign. Estimates at present are for a cost of about 16k$ or so for a seventy foot flagpole and corresponding flag.

The council advised that several of the current legislative bills for this session may potentially affect City management and administration throughout Idaho, including Malad. Some concern was expressed about the snow on the top of the Co-op building, especially after recent collapse in Lava.

The council is calling experts about best way to remove the snow and ensure the safety of the building.

Bags of pumice will be available at the fire station (pick up a bag at the city building) for eventual spring flooding.

Alternate places to put snow from roadways (other than the library parking lot) were discussed.

Youth Council

The Mayor’s Youth Council has requested to attend the Council Convention at Boise State University. The League of Idaho Cities will be bringing in a “tandem tour” in April, designed to provide leadership training. The mayor reported that the youth council had met and was busy planning activities.

City Insurance

Open

Wedding Raffle

Proceeds of the raffle money will help Kelly Daniels and Kaylie Evans start their new life together.

Raffle tickets can be purchased at Bamma Wamma’s and Sinclair. Tickets can also be purchased by Venmo: @kaylie-evans-4 or Text: 208-251-8953

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Two hand-built log benches (picture

Tickets: $5 each or $20 for 5 Raffle will be drawn May 6, 2023

Thursday, March 23, 2023 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Schedule: 9:00-12:00

• Grandparents/Special Guests can visit classroom displays

• Get your picture taken located in the Library

• Go to the Book Fair located in the Activity Room 10:00-11:00

TALENT SHOW IN THE AUDITORIUM Pictures and Book Fair will be closed 11:00 Lunch in the cafeteria

It was reported that a number of community member’s had expressed dismay at the loss of skate park, which has recently been replaced by a shed building. Some of these comments had been presented by high school students on the youth council. Plans for the construction of a new skate park were provisionally discussed.

Tyrell Neal reported on a meeting of the Theater Guild. A mother’s day production is coming up, where the Guild will be asking for people to sing Disney or Broadway songs. The traditional melodrama is scheduled for the Fourth of July weekend. The play “The Music Man”

Amy Manning, executive director of IIIA, which is the city’s insurance provider, spoke to the council. The company is not an insurance company, but a health trust. There are 95 agencies across Idaho that provide independent insurance to a number of agencies. Many of the agencies are first responder groups, as well as cities. Manning gave a report from the agency about its finances and activity over the last year, as well as the services which the trust makes available. Manning specifically mentioned the success of a range of mental health programs offered by the IIIA.

Curlew Senior Citizens' Menu

Every Meal Served with Juice/Milk/Coffee

March 21 – Chicken

Fajitas, Spanish Rice, Salad Bar, Tortillas, Dessert

March 23 – Chicken Pot Pie, Biscuits, Peaches, Salad Bar, Dessert

Malad Senior Citizens’ Menu

Every Meal Served with Juice/Milk/Coffee

March 17 – Navajo

Tacos, Peaches, Dessert

March 22 – Lasagna, Beets, Fruit Cocktail, Garlic Rolls, Dessert

Hand crafted stainless fire pit, donated by GBI, Plymouth

for show) built by Kacey Evans

Outland Living outdoor propane fire pit, donated by Justin and Val Moyer

Newly Refinished MHS Track

The MHS track team always looks forward to the beginning of a new season, but this year brings something to look forward to that they haven’t had for years. For the first time in nearly five years, the Dragon track team will have the opportunity to host a track meet on their own turf to compete in front of their local family and friends.

The high school has been in need of a new track for years, last being used for the district meet in May of 2018. The discussion of refinishing the track finally gained traction when Colton Ihler decided to take it up for his senior project. Now Elder Ihler, currently serving a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of of Latter-day Saints in Columbia, shared, “When it came time to choose a senior project I didn't want to do any old project just to make something cool, but I wanted to do something that would have more of a community affect.

“So as I thought I realized that for my favorite sport/hobby/lifestyle we were missing something very crucial, and this was

With the final state championship games over, the winter sports season has officially come to an end. The Malad Dragons saw some ups and down over the last season with big wins, upsets and losses in all of their sporting events. As the winter season wraps up, the MHS coaches share highlights, challenges, and the excitement of future prospects in a Q&A with The Idaho Enterprise.

Girls Basketball Head Coach Trevor Jones

Overall, how did your season go?

“With new Coaching staff and program we knew this year was going to be full of ups and downs for the Lady Dragons. We knew it was going to take a tremendous amount of hard work and adjustments. Overall, we saw great progress and we are super proud of the girls. The previous years the program had been trying to get some foundation laid. Last year the program was still building with a combined record of 1 win and 40 losses. This year they were able to gain some traction. As a program this year we had a winning record with a regular season record of 37 wins and 20 losses. All three teams ended with winning records.“

What were some of the challenges you faced?

“We had an uphill battle from the beginning with a tough schedule. We were playing bigger

a functioning track to run on and compete on. Track was my favorite sport all through middle school and high school, and it always killed me that we could never hold a home meet in front of our friends, community, and family. All our hard work was put in there, but could never show it. So I decided that nothing would be better than replacing the track so the younger generation could have it!”

Taking on a project that it seemed no one else would, Ihler went to work making his dream a reality. It began simply by helping the school administration see that first a new track was badly needed. Ihler ad-

4A and 3A schools and having one of the toughest districts in the state. Having to play against some big Utah schools and then some of the top ranked 3A schools is intimidating. It was a process to start to believe in themselves and once they got that going, we were able to compete. That’s all you can ask is to put the players in a position to have a chance to compete.”

What did your team do well?

“Our team came together and started to believe in themselves and each other. The girls bought in and went to work. There were a lot of different roles and challenges but the success they had is all theirs. They put in the time with open gyms, 10,000 shot clubs, summer camps and tournaments. They showed up to practice every day and went to work. Our motto was “Earn Everything”.”

What were some highlights from the season?

“We had some pretty special moments this year. Our first win was out at Butte. They were a program that beat us in one game by 46 points last year. To go out there at the start of the year and get a big W was promising. Another highlight was the girls draining nine 3 pointers in a just over a quarter time frame- that was a rush!

“Another pretty sweet experience was our “Revenge Week”. Ririe and Firth had both beat us

mitted that this was the most challenging part of the project, helping people to see that MHS not only needed a new track, but that something could actually be done about it. Next, Ihler did the legwork to see what it would really take to refinish the track- who would need to be contacted, what the time frame might be and what it would cost.

Once Superintendent John Abrams was on board, Ihler was able to make some real progress, especially when it came to finding funding for such a big project.

Ihler said, “Mr. Abrams did such an awesome job in this phase. We worked with different

earlier in the year and we knew we could compete with them. Not only did we beat them both but the Ririe game we had previously lost by 24, we were able beat them by 14. A 38 point turnaround! It really shows what our girls are capable of when we show up. Our JV Team went 15-4 and the most impressive win was against an undefeated Soda Springs team. To beat a program like that on any level is a huge accomplishment.

“One of the most special moments was winning our first home district game in 3 years. It was a nail biter against West Side and switching leads back and forth. We hit a huge basket in the final seconds and free throws down the wire. It was such a special moment to have the girls and student body storm the court and sing the School’s fight song together with the fans.

“Finally in our last game of the season after trailing an entire game, our girls scored 29 points in just the final quarter of the game. Showing the definition of what Malad Girls Basketball has become. There is no quit in these girls no matter the situation or the outcome. They gave it their all and fought until the final buzzer sounded.

What sort of things do you have planned for your team in the off season?

“Basketball is a game of opportunity and making the most of each chance or possession. The Lady Dragons will focus on capitalizing on

local companies to look for donations and grants. Our local Hess Pumice was a great help in this aspect!”

With the refinish work contracted and funding in place, it became a waiting game for the day the track would finally be put in. Elder Ihler left on his mission before the track could be completed. When the day finally came that the track was done, Ihler was flooded with pictures of the final product from friends and family. He said, “Being away on my mission and not seeing it in person is definitely a bummer, but seeing that it is done and knowing that the MHS track team will have a home meet this

a few more opportunities to reach their goal of playing in a District championship and going to a State Tournament. They will be putting in the work with spring leagues, summer camps, jamborees, the 10,000 shot club, open gyms and time in the weight room, the future is going to be exciting with these girls.

What are you most looking forward to your season next year?

“This year was a challenge and tough to see several teams we beat this year come home

year is so awesome!!”

He continued, “I’m just so grateful for the community members that helped out on this project. It was something that seemed impossible in so many eyes, but I learned with hard work, we can always reach a goal that we have! Go Dragons!!!

Malad track athletes are anxious to get on the track for this new spring season but Mother Nature has had other plans. The snow and ice have been slow to melt, keeping the team from finally using it. Not wanting to damage the new track by scraping it with snow blades or the like, the team is getting a little creative. The mid-

from the state tournaments with trophies. But also, with all the positives and growth, This year was a glimpse of what is to come. With these Malad girls work

dle school team used one of their practices to walk the track, going through drifts as high as two feet. With the temps starting to rise coupled with the will to get on the new track, the Malad track team hopes that before too long, they will be flying down the backstretch of their own new track.

While it isn’t in the books yet, the MHS administration and team are determined to host a meet this season. Dragon track fans should keep apprised for the day that the weather will finally cooperate and they will get to cheer on their favorite track athletes on their home turf.

ethic and determination, BIG Goals are in their sites, better start ordering your next season tickets. Future will be an exciting one!

Colton Ihler on his home track

MHS has a brand new track for the 2023 season, as a result of Colton Ihler's senior project