The Idaho Enterprise | March 23, 2023

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President Russell M Nelson wins Morehouse Peace Prize

School Bond Passes with 86% of Vote in Favor

After months of lead up, and two previously failed bonds beforehand, a vote to approve the Bond Equalization for Malad School District 351 was passed by Oneida County voters by 1270 votes in favor to 195 votes against.

Despite the fact that the vote had been relocated to the high school from the Event Center due to muddy conditions, voter turnout was reported to have been steady throughout the day, and the high interest level in the issue was reflected in the numbers.

The bond had been heavily promoted by the School District, the PTO, the City and County, and other concerned parties.

During the lead up to the vote, Superintendent Jon Abrams held many meetings with groups to spread information and answer questions about the bond funding, the need for a new school, and

plans for the future timeline. In addition to a public hearing on the bond, Abrams spoke to the Oneida Deputies, seniors, parents groups, and many others.

During the meeting with the Oneida Deputies John Williams, director of the Nell J Redfield Memorial Hospital, stressed the point that the condition of the current school created issues that a lot of people didn’t think about but which affected the community negatively. Highly skilled health care workers, he noted, had decided not to move to Malad in the past, based on the school facilities among other factors.

Mayor Hawkins echoed those sentiments, and further suggested that it was also a reason some businesses had elected not to move into town. “I don’t think people realize how important a good school building is to a town in

so many ways,” she said following the election. “I’m just thrilled that this happened. This is going to be a great thing for our community!”

Following the election, Abrams spoke with the Enterprise about the results. “I am thrilled with the high percentage of voters supporting the bond,” he said. “I hope that it's a reflection of our efforts to educate the voter.

I enjoyed meeting with the different groups. I also appreciate the many groups that came together to help the educational process—a big shout-out to the newspaper to the Malad Elementary PTO for spreading the word about the election.”

Although the relief of having the bond pass is still settling in, Abrams is clear that the next steps are already being undertaken. “The Idaho division of building safety is currently reviewing the plan.

Once the plans have been reviewed and approved, we will bid all the different scopes of the project. Every aspect of the project will be bid. Our construction manager works with us to oversee the bidding process,” Abrams said. As to the ultimate timeline for the construction of the school, the weather has created some delays in the ability to plan some of the steps, as it has for many other activities in the valley. Spring outdoor sports season, for instance, have also been impacted by frozen and snow-covered ground. Still, Abrams predicts the delays will not be hugely significant in the long run. “In meetings, I mentioned that the timeline was very aggressive,” Abrams said. “This much-needed snow and rain have already

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Troop 1776 Fills Sand Bags

as they advance through the ranks toward Eagle Scout. These young men met at the Fire Station and filled sand bags that are available at the Fire Station parking lot.

More bags are available by the sand pile as filled bags run out.

Russell M. Nelson, 95 year old President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, was selected as this year’s recipient of the Gandhi-King-Mandela Peace Prize given out by Morehouse College in Atlanta, Georgia. In a press release from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Morehouse stated that President Nelson would be receiving this award for his global efforts in “abandoning attitudes and actions of prejudice against any group of God’s children” through nonviolent ways. Nelson himself will not be attending the ceremony, though representatives of the church leadership will be on hand to accept the award on his behalf.

Possible Trump Indictment

The Manhattan D.A.’s office has indicated that it will likely proceed with an indictment and arrest of former president Donald Trump in the financial fraud case involving money paid to adult film actress Stormy Daniels. As of press time, no official date had been announced, though rumors of an arrest early in the week had led to some scattered pro-Trump protests in various locations. Given the potential for crowd violence, there is some speculation that the process could be handled remotely, or at least discretely. There is also a chance that the D.A. will choose not to proceed with an indictment.

NCAA Brackets dominated by upsets

As March Madness heads into its second week, the statistical chances of any brackets out there remaining “unbroken” is now very remote. During the first day of competition, Number 1 Seed Purdue was eliminated by the relatively unknown Farleigh Dickinson, a 16 seed. 15 seed Princeton beat 7 seed Missouri; 8 seed Arkansas beat 1 seed Kansas; and 7 seed Michigan State beat 2 seed Marquette. Purdue’s loss is being called the “greatest bracket upset in the history of the tournament.” FDU went on to lose the Florida Atlantic in the next round after its historic win.

Cowboy Poetry this week at Iron Door

This Friday (24) and Saturday(25) the Iron Door Playhouse in downtown Malad will be host to the Cowboy Poetry Festival. Over 20 Cowboy Poets, musicians, and storytellers from around the West will keep audiences entertained with heartfelt, humorous, and unexpected works both traditional and original. Daytime shows on Friday 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. are free. The evening show 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. is $15. Call 208-851-8781 for reservations. The event is sponsored by the American Legion, Cowboy Poets of Idaho, and the International Western Music Association.

Left to right, Luke Schow, Cruz Carter, Dawson Jones, Tyker Hamilton, Keith Hamilton, Jace Call, Maverik Lewis

Jon Abrams spoke with the Oneida County Deputies the week before the bond election

Dear Idaho Enterprise and Friends and Family of Oneida County,

What a privilege it was to attend the Oxford Peak Arts Council’s production of “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat”! I want to thank each and every person that put in hours upon hours of work in this fantastic performance. This, of course, includes parents, grandparents, family and community members that DONATED their time, talents and financial support to put this program together.

The directors, choreographers, costume designers and creators, the light and sound team, the set and prop build-

BIRTHDAYS

Scott Clark, Jr., March 24

Scott Clark, March 24

Erin Hawkes, March 24

Edwin Jones, March 24

T.C. Williams, March 24

Zoe Woodbridge, March 24

ers and the entire stage crew were outstandingly professional. I will even thank Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice for the Music and Lyrics and know they would be so very proud to see and hear the amazing youth that sang, danced and performed in their musical!!

For those of you who are Malad “Lifers”, you are familiar with the wonderful talent that lies in this community. For those of you Malad “Newbees”, you will be over-whelmed with the talents of the students that attend school here. It has been four days since I saw the performance, and I am sorry that I did not attend the other seven. I still can’t fath-

om the organization of the whole program from beginning to end. With over 45 students from grade school to high school working together for who knows how many hours of rehearsals, please tell me how that happens? There is more to it than excellent top notch direction and guidance from the adults that lead these young adults. Truly, God shines a light on this community, as He has blessed so many with so much.

Thank you all for the best afternoon ever! I can’t wait until the next production!!

Sincerely, Toni Werk

Kourtney Deschamps, March 25

Jayden Moon, March 25

Brent Romrell, March 25

Paula Romrell, March 25

Shelly Smith, March 25

Matt T. Williams, March 25

Brandon Hall, March 26

Douglas Crowther, March 26

Shawn’te Wolverton, March 26

Britlynn Hubbard, March 26

Challis Sweeten, March 26

James Glover, March 27

Lacey Orgill, March 27

David Reel, March 27

Lauri Ann Wright, March 27

Sue Braegger, March 28

Christine Jenkins, March 28

Elaine Mills, March 28

Rodney Tubbs, March 28

Rhonda Ward, March 28

Dale Ward, March 29

Jane Ann Ward, March 29

Jerry Bush, March 29

Sara Christiansen, March 29

Kurt Davis, March 29

Davis L. Evans, March 29

Jace Hummell, March 29

Joyce Nieffenegger, March 29

Mark Peterson, March 29

Clair Semrad, March 29

Garen Atkinson, March 30

Trinity Christophersen, March 30

Jason Corbridge, March 30

Brookelyn Daniels, March 30

Alex Lewis, March 30

Drew Pettis, March 30

Van Price, March 30

Sue Robbins, March 30

Zachary Sargent, March 30

Brianna Williams, March 30

Sherrie Wise, March 30

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back that timeline some. We need the water, so I'm certainly not complaining. Many things factor into staying on the timeline, from getting supplies to finding workers and the weather, to name a few. We will do the best we can to adhere to the timeline but not at the expense of doing it right. This school will be around for a long time, and we want to ensure we get it right!” Given the monumental longterm effort that went into finally passing a bond for a new school, everyone involved is invested in making sure the quality of the project is as high as possible.

As others around the community have echoed over the last week, Abrams expressed his confidence in the school staff to adjust to the transition year of construction, and the positives that the new school will bring. “I want to emphasize that great things have happened and will continue to happen at Malad Elementary. We have an

outstanding staff who are doing a fantastic job. As a district, we look forward to providing them with a school that with enhanced technology and classrooms that are not too hot, not to cold, but just right. The new building will also address every aspect of safety, from the stability of the structure to access of the school,” Abrams said.

During his presentation to the Oneida Deputies, one of the topics that generated a lot of discussion was on the need for the improved safety and security built into the new school from day one. Those in attendance expressed the necessity of the safety features the new school will be constructed with, lamenting the need for such features but agreeing that they are necessary in 2023. The school will have coordinated lockdown ability from the main office, which will also serve as the single entry point during school hours. Currently, the many entrances to the building create some safety concerns, although they have been handled as well as possible given the limitations

of the older construction plan.

Looking forward to the other aspect of the bond, Abrams explained that “We are also finalizing the baseball and softball complex plans across from Malad High School. The goal is to complete this summer project and prepare them for next spring. The bond also included money for designing a field house and auditorium. We are anxious to get started on those projects.”

As the process begins to move forward to the realization of a brand new, modern educational facility for the community, Abrams stated that “I want to express gratitude for the community's confidence in passing the bond. We look forward to making in these projects something that the community can be proud of for years to come.”

If the plans move forward according to the timeline laid out in the planning stages, construction on the new school should begin as soon as the plans are approved, with hopes to be first opened for the 2024-2025 school year.

THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO VOTED IN FAVOR OF THE MALAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL BOND!

The bond passed with 86% in favor. The turnout was very high (1465), indicating the interest in this issue. We appreciate everyone who came out to vote. Ground will be broken for the new school as soon as the weather cooperates.

Students, teachers, staff, parents, and the whole county will benefit from this new elementary school.

Signed

Jon Abrams, Superintendent Oneida School Board

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Jill Vanderwood Historian

The quilters met on Thursday, March 9th at the Malad Senior Center. We meet on the second Thursday of each month at 9:30 AM.

There were many wonderful quilters who brought in projects to share with the group. Bonnie shared her tricot quilt in yellow which she made for a new grandbaby. Cindy had many finished quilt projects to share. Her daughter had enough fabric to make one table topper for herself and her mother. Cindy did the quilting and binding.

Shara shared a Bunny Hill quilt in blue applique that has taken her two years to finish.

Tami and several others had completed their friendship squares. Patty made a quilt top in a

Jewel Box pattern with whites and oranges. Esther shared a Massachusetts Star quilt of valor in red, white and blue.

Lori made a tractor quilt with cross stitch tractor squares, dish towels and a crochet blanket. Jill showed her latest American Girl Doll Belarusian outfits.

Debra Clark shared her directional quilt, (see picture). She made this from two charm packs and one jelly roll. These are packets of precut

EVENING OF THE ARTS

Joan Hawkins

The Evening of the Arts fundraiser for the Hospital Foundation is rapidly approaching. The event, which will feature auction items and displays by this year’s featured artists, will be held at the Event Center on April 6 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Admission is free, and everyone is invited. Bonsai “living art,” leatherwork, metal crafting, photography and more will be on display, courtesy of Malad’s outstanding local artists.

One of the artists featured this year will be Joan Hawkins, who manages to practice oil painting while also holding the position of mayor. She has been practicing the art off and on for several decades.

“I still consider myself a beginner,” Hawkins said. “I started painting in about 1979 and only painted seriously for about three years. Painting takes a dedication that I couldn’t give at the time, and haven’t been able to give since that time, even though I have wanted to.”

Like some of the artists we’ve profiled, Hawkins was introduced to her art through someone she knew. “My friend, Shirlee South, was an artist; and I mentioned to her one day that I would love to learn,” Hawkins related. “She set me up – gave me a used easel

and took me shopping for paints. She taught me the basics; and one day we saw where an art professor from Utah State University, Professor Groutage, was holding a beginning art class in Brigham City, so we signed up. With Shirlee, I had started a painting of a log home by a river. In the class we learned how to shadow and paint structures. Our assignment was to paint rocks, so I made my log home a rock building. The only critique I received from Professor Groutage was that it wasn’t very smart of the person to build a rock house so close to a river! I did receive an A in his class, however, which encouraged me to continue.”

squares. We had a presentation on paper piecing, given by Becky Molarski from Sew N Stitches in Pocatello.

Becky says that almost everyone she talks to says they hate paper piecing, but guess what?

Becky loves paper piec-

ing. She also loves to teach quilting classes. She never gets a chance to finish a project because she’s always moving on to something else.

We were given a pattern for a tulip. These are the items you need for this project:

• a pattern

• add a quarter ruler

• Elmer’s glue stick

• scraps of fabric larger than the pattern requires

• a sewing machine and thread

• rotary cutter and mat

• an iron

You add a fabric

piece to the back of the pattern and sew it on the front of the pattern, right through the paper. The purpose of paper piecing is to get more exact point on your angles.

Hawkins progressed from her class into small local group of dedicated painters. “From then on there was a fairly large group of us that got together and painted,” she recalled. “Some in our group were very good artists, and they kept encouraging me and gave me tips. A few times we had an artist come to teach us technique. I mostly painted with oils, but one instructor we had taught me how to use oil pastels, and I completed one pastel. We painted often at Beth Sweeten’s large home on Bush Avenue, at Shirlee’s shop, which is now The Idaho Enterprise, and once we had a class at the elementary school. I loved it, but I couldn’t keep it

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up. I was working full time and raising three children. Even after my kids were raised, I had a demanding job and could never work painting back into my schedule.”

“The last painting I did was in about 2012 when I painted a tile for the Brigham City Temple Open House. Local artists were able to paint an approximate 10” x 10” square tile; and when they were all complete, they put them together and it became a large picture of the temple and grounds. I don’t know what happened to it – I would love to see it again. It was fun and challenging because we had to paint our own

unique tile, and it had to match the colors that were given us. Mine were all very dark colors.”

In recent years, Hawkins has returned to her art, and looked into pursuing new ways to express it. “My dream has always been to get back painting again. I have canvas and paints waiting for me! The first thing I did after I retired from work in 2021 was to purchase supplies for watercolor. I have always wanted to learn to watercolor, so one of these days, I will pull everything out and see what I can do.”

Hawkins’ work will be displayed alongside that of Ladd Neilson (met-

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al work), Patrick Werk (leathercrafts), Brian Llewelyn (bonsai), Ron Spomer (photography), the watercolor students of Dianne Adams, and local high school, middle school, and elementary school art students. Funds raised at the event will be used to remodel and restore patient rooms at the hospital.

The Easter Bunny will be handing out candy during the evening, and displays of art projects created by various departments of the hospital created using candy will also be on display. Last year’s “Peeps” contest featured many highly inventive and entertaining displays featuring the perennial Easter candy. Raffle tickets for two homemade quilts will be sold in conjunction with the evening long silent auction on gift baskets provided by local businesses, organizations and individuals.

A wide range of items, from gift certificates for services, items, trips, as well as materials will be available for both silent and live bidding. The live auction is scheduled to begin at around 7:30, and will include a 3-night stay in an Island Park cabin, as well as other fantastic lots.

Everyone is welcome to attend the event, support arts in the community, and the hospital!

Keynote speaker

Stewart

Congressman

Becky Molarski from Sew and Stitches in Pocatello Debra Clark with her directional quilt.

Finished paper pieced tulip.

Joan Hawkins with one of her oil paintings

Hawkins has also painted figures, such as this life scene

Richard Lynn Williams

Richard Lynn Williams 79, passed away peacefully at his home in Ammon, Idaho, following a long battle with heart failure. In his final weeks of life, he was attended to by his loving wife, DayOnna, Hospice of Eastern Idaho, and frequently visited by his children and grandchildren.

Richard was born October 16, 1943, to Kenneth Marlin and Eris (Sorenson) Williams. He spent his early years living with his family on several acres near Little Cotton wood Creek in Sandy, Utah. When Richard was 15, his dad moved the family to a 300-acre horse farm in Woodland, Utah. Richard loved the Woodland Valley and it is the home of his heart. He valued his Woodland friendships that lasted a lifetime. The horse ranch waws his playground. He loved riding and training the horses and doing farm work, both passions he shared with his father. Horse riding and training remained a passion of Richard's throughout his life. He was a very skilled horse trainer and loved to ride and compete with his horses.

He attended South Summit High School in Kamas, Utah. He was a popular honor student and participated in FFA, sports, and student government. Richard was a really good dancer which made him very popular at the high school dances. He graduated high school in 1961 and attended BYU. He did not go off to college alone, he took his horse with him! After a year at BYU, he served a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Great Lakes Mission. Richard was well versed in the scriptures and a very successful teacher of Gospel Essentials and gospel Doctrine. His other church callings included Scouting, Bishopric Counselor, and a member of the Seventy.

After completing his mission, he returned to his beloved horse ranch in Woodland and commuted to Salt Lake to work in the family lumber yard. It was then he joined the Utah National Guard serving for six years with distinction.

Richard met his best friend and wife, DayOnna Bowen, at church in Salt Lake City. they were married on April 17, 1979. they were later sealed in the Salt Lake Temple in September 1974.

Richard Lynn Williams

They are the parents of five children and 17 grandchildren. Richard's work took the family to several different states including Utah, Oregon, California, and Idaho, always with a horse in tow. Many Life-long friends were made along the way.

Richard is survived by his wife, DayOnna of Anmmon, Idaho; sons, Tyler (Brenda) Williams of Rigby, ID, Roger (Jonna) Williams of Peoria, AZ, Zane (Mary) Williams of Lake Orion, MI; daughters, Da'Lynne (Chad McIntyre of Beaverton, OR, Laura (Chad) Leetham of Tooele, UT; brother, Glade of Murray, UT; sister, Merlene (Kelly) Nelson of Ogden, UT; and 17 grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth and Eris and three brothers, David, Glen and Blain.

Services will be held at 12 Noon Saturday, March 25, 2023, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints located at 400 North 200 West, Malad City, nIdaho. A visitation will be at 11:00 a.m. A luncheon will be held at the same location following the funeral service. the funeral will be live streamed and accessed with this link; http;//www.hyoutube.com/live/2pZBRDn51aE?feature=share

A second service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, March 27, 2023, in Richard's home ward at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints building located at 4030 John Adams Parkway, Ammon, Idaho. A visitation will be at 10:30 a.m. A luncheon will be provided following th3e service.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Champ's Heart Rehabilitation Riding Center at: wwwchampsheart. org/donate

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.woodfuneralhome.com

Gregory Alan Francom

October 15, 1957 - March 17, 2023

Gregory Alan Francom unexpectedly passed away March 17, 2023, at the age of 65 from natural causes in Malad, Idaho. He was born on October 15, 1957 in Pasadena, California to Sherel and Lawrence Ray Francom. He was the 2nd of 5 children.

Greg grew up in Saratoga, California and Orem, Utah. Although school wasn’t his favorite, he enjoyed taking aviation classes and auto shop in high school. He graduated from Orem High School in 1976. Later in life, he also lived in Hollister and Santa Cruz, California and in Price, Utah, and eventually to Malad. Santa Cruz was probably his favorite place to live.

In the 8th grade, he took Scuba and became certified. He enjoyed scuba diving with his dad in Monterey Bay, California, before they moved to Utah.

Greg always had a love of cars. His first car was a 71 'Cuda that he bought from his brother Larry. Not long after painting it bright yellow, the Cuda had a small fuel fire under the hood that damaged the new paint. Rather than repainting the hood and trying to color match it, he added bright red flames to cover the damaged area. He did a lot of work improving the car and assured us that it was the fastest car in Orem!

A master mechanic, Greg worked on a wide variety of cars, including Ferraris, Maseratis, Alfa Romeos, and other exotic Italian sports cars. He also worked on many of his friend's and family's cars. We always knew how bad it was by how much he was cussing and banging around his tools!

He worked for a time as an electrician in California and also did plenty of construction with his dad. He did everything from framing, cement work, sheetrock, electrical, plumbing and even digging ditches!

His hobbies included watching Nascar and listening to music. His favorite genres were 70’s punk and classic

rock, like the Ramones and Frank Zappa and The Who. He loved old cars and over the years he has owned many, including a Porsche 914, a ‘59 Mercedes and a cool Fiat. He also had an ‘68 Willies Jeep station wagon and ‘61 Willies truck. He had several dogs, Ramone, Grizzly and Dude, but his favorite was Sky, his blue weimaraner.

She was very smart and obedient, and he thought she was just like a person.

Greg is survived by his mother, Sherel Jeanette Francom and his siblings, Larry (Karen) Francom, Debbie (Speros) Barbas, Jennifer (Joseph) Lenaghen and Jeff (Stephanie) Francom, all of Malad and many nieces, nephews and grand-nieces and grand-nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Lawrence Ray Francom.

A celebration of his life and a luncheon will be held on Thursday, March 30th at 11 a.m. in the Scout room at the old Stake Center at 400 North 200 West, Malad, Idaho. The family would like to invite anyone who knew Greg to the luncheon between 11 and 2.

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By Dotty Evanson

Let’s talk keepsakes. I have Great-grandma Evans’ cream and sugar bowls; Grandma Thorpe’s story book; and Grandma Bloxham’s class ring. They are treasures from a different time that conjure up memories of women I love, and one I never knew but feel very connected to.

Mary Jane Jones Evans, my Great-grandmother, came with her parents to our valley when the first settlers arrived. I’ve heard stories of her my whole life. I knew several of her children, Uncle Dick, Uncle Heber, Aunt Hannah and Uncle Tom. When I was growing up, I spent lots of time in the pioneer home where she raised her family, and although I never met her person-

ally her picture is on my dresser, and we have discussions from time to time, pretty interesting discussions. She liked her spot of tea for medicinal purposes and her cream and sugar bowls remind me that sometimes life just doesn’t go as planned and you need a little comfort.

Grandma Thorpe was Mary Jane’s baby, youngest of ten, and was a storyteller in the very best sense of the word. She would gather us around and teach us about life through stories such as Henny Penny, The Boy Who Said Wait A Minute, and a particular Christmas story that taught me everyone is important. Her book of stories is a nod to the bonding that takes place over a book with someone you love.

Grandma Bloxham

was an advocate for women before that was really a thing. She became a licensed nurse while raising her family and working with Grandpa on the farm. Her class ring reminds me of the importance of an education and her fierce independence.

Keepsakes keep us connected and remind us to pause and be grateful. If you don’t have a bauble or something to calm your soul that once belonged to someone you loved, try writing about an experience between you and that person. Focus on those positive moments and let them settle in your heart. The Good Life, it’s about keeping generations connected to build a Good Life for those who follow and promote purpose in your own.

Gregory Alan Francom

Lions Club Nears 100 years

By Thayne Barker

In 1917, the Lion Clubs were created, the first one by Melvin Jones in Chicago, Illinois. Malad’s Lion Club was organized in 1923 and will be having a 100 year Celebration on April 27th. Lion Clubs have been formed throughout the world, made up of individuals concerned about the community they live in to help provide service projects to help make their communities better.

The last article was about some of the accomplishments done for the city of Malad. This article covers some of the projects the Lions have been involved with along with the schools in the district. A few of them have been on going during most of the years. A lot of you may remember starting school, and during the first couple of years having your eyes checked at school by the Lions Club. Through the years, there have been students that ended up needing glasses, and at times the Club has helped purchase the glasses for them.

One of the current projects right now is having the fourth and fifth grade elementary school classes write patriotism essays. The club picks the top three winners in each class and gives them a cash prize. Here again, some of you who still live here were

MYRON JONES

There are those who said it couldn’t be done

But Myron Jones said, "It ought to be, and I think it can.”

So to the Lions Club he submitted a plan

To make a track and field as soon as we can

It’s needed at the high school for our youth to play

So, Let’s make a plan

There’s equipment to plow and to dig,

Tractors and carryalls, the dirt we can move

Let’s ask for volunteers and the equipment to use, And drivers I’m sure we can find, if only we try

The club said, “go ahead.” And go he did

Early on a fall day, the equipment arrived

Men hailed each other as they loaded and scattered the ground

To make the field level for the boys to run around

In seven days, 15,000 cubic yards of dirt were moved

The north end lowered 12 feet and the south end raised by 9

To complete a task that needed to be done.

And, it all started, because Lion Jones said, “I think it can.”

possible winners in this patriotism program. The club just finished doing this contest again and here are the current winners:

4th grade

1 st. Cassidy Schrenk

2 nd. McMcall Clark

3 rd. Alyssa Seamons

5th Grade

1 st. Wheeler Smith

2 nd. Arianna Stoddart

3 rd. Tandon Redd

Some of the other activities undertaken by the Club, since it became a chartered supporter of the schools:

• 1947 Sent the High School

band to Salt Lake.

• 1962 Sponsored a grade school basketball tournament.

• 1977 Gave $300.00 to the school for a score board.

• 1987 Sponsored the building of the football and track field at the Malad High School, where during the week of Oct 11th, a group of farmers and businesses showed up with their dirt moving equipment to get the project done. It was estimated that this saved the district $125,000, and all because the Lions Club thinking it could be done, it was. This was sponsored and spearheaded by Myron Jones.

• 1988 Plans were made

to put a sprinkler system and grass sod on the new field.

• 1989 Lions help sponsor and fund the building of the original oval track that surrounds the football field.

When the middle school was built, the lions provided the labor to install all the sprinkler pipe for the surrounding lawns, again saving the school district funds that could be used somewhere else.

• 2000 Built new rest rooms at the football field under direction of Rex Robbins.

These are a few of the major activities that were done for the citizens who were educated at our school system.

We just recently decided to participate with the elementary principal on a weekend food program.

The current Lions President is Don Schwartz 208 479 7095. If you would like to find out more about Lions, Please contact Don. Lions Club Presents $500 to Malad Elementary

As a joint celebration of the “first 100 days of school” and the Lions Club’s 100th year anniversary in Malad, representatives of the Lions Club presented a check for $500 to the school at its schoolwide assembly in February. This month, the Lions Club will again visit the school, this time to recognize and award the winners of the Patriotism contest they sponsored. The winners are listed in the article above.

We wish to say THANKS for all the diligent efforts made for the school bond to pass.

Thanks for seeing the vision for our children’s future. We are grateful to someday soon have safety, comfort, and a positive learning environment. Thanks for believing in us and our future.

Thanks again to a wonderful community.

A special thank-you to those who spent many hours and gave so much time. We’re grateful for those amazing individuals that championed the efforts under the direction of Mr. Abrams and many others.

The Lions Club presents a check to Malad Elementary

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LOOKING BACK

5 YEARS AG0 (2018)

A junior at Malad High School, Conner Wright, is Student of the Week at Malad High School for the week of March 19.

Conner was born in California and lived there for five years before moving with his family to Malad. He is lucky that his mom, Heidi, works at Malad High School, where she can keep an eye on him! He says that is his favorite thing about the school, but then he said, "Just kidding," so explain that to your mom, Connor!

His favorite class in high school is chemistry and within the next five to ten years he would like to become a famous chemist. He is planning to attend Utah State University or Idaho State University after high school, and we're thinking Connor must be a pretty good student because his advice to his fellow students is to keep good grades and be on time!

Connor's favorite extracurricular activity is baseball and something he would like to cross off his bucket list is to go sky diving. Something that Connor thinks no one knows about him is that he has a pet spider named Ocho.

Sarah McIntyre, currently a teacher at Bridgewater Elementary School in Bonneville School District #93, has accepted the position of principal of Malad Elementary School, beginning next school year.

The Malad High School Cheerleaders competed among the best teams at the 2A level at the 2A Idaho State Cheerleading competition.

Those representing Malad High School at the competition were Coach Jennifer Hill, Jordan Brown, Hannah Bird, Brenna Williams, Hallee Kimberling, Coach Bailey HillWaite, Ashlynn Brown, Walker Olsen, Bree Daniels, Abrielle Goddard, Shannon Hudnell, Hannah Brown, Ashlyn Price, Trae Hill and Ma Tece Davis.

The Malad High School Dragonettes traveled to Nampa, Idaho where they competed in the IDHSAA State Dance Competition after having qualified at district in four of the five categories, Military, Hip Hop, Prop and Dance.

Members representing Malad High School at the State Dance Competition were Marian Smith, Hailey Williams, Savannah Poulson, Ash Scott, McKinna Owens, Abby Timothy, Justice Servoss, Kallee Warren, Hailey Schwartz, Kelsey Owens, Charlie Moon, Sophia Pesco and Pinja Rujo.

Three Malad High School seniors took the court one last time in the Fifth District AllStar games. the girls' and boys' All-Star games were played on Monday, March 12, at Pocatello High School.

In the girls' All-Star game, Kassidy Willie and Brooklyn Green played for the North

team. The North Team took the win 56 – 53. Kassidy Willie scored in the game.

For the boys', Jake Jensen represented Malad High School. His team, the North Team, took the win in a high scoring game, 117 – 108.

10 YEARS AGO (2013)

The Malad High School cheerleaders brought home the 2A State Cheer championship banner from the state competition held in Boise. The cheer team includes Cassie Stewart, Kaslen Hill, Heidi Hannah, Bailey Hill, Macey Carter, Nikki Quist, Paige Robbins, Bryce Gibbs, Brooke Sorensen, Sidney Tubbs, Katie Neal, Samantha Evans, Saige Smith and Taber Paskett.

In two separate meetings the Malad Mayor and city council met with Phil Adams of Garden Creek DEF, LLC and Mike and Marvin Hess and Brad Hess of Hess Pumice Products regarding development of the Malad City Industrial Park.

Christin Watkins has been inducted on the BYU dean’s list for the College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences for the Fall 2012 Semester.

The Malad bowling alley was filled with laughter and shrieks of enjoyment as thirty-two women participated in the first ever Women’s Business Bowling Tournament. The tournament was sponsored by the Malad Women’s Bowling Association. The handicap team scores were very close, with Critters winning the tournament with a team score of 2330. Team members were Shelly Monson, Carrie Unger, Kenna Roco and Tanya Hess.

15 YEARS AGO (2008)

The “Friends of Bryan Scott” committee raised funds beyond their wildest dreams in a March benefit at Malad High School. That’s what Bob Dorius and Lynn Wright, who chaired the event, said when they presented Bryan with a check for $52,000.

Funeral services were held for former Oneida County Sheriff Ken Wharton, bringing condolences to the family from many former associates and colleagues from around the state and region. In January 1965, Ken took office as Sheriff of Oneida County. During his years of service, he helped organize the Oneida County Search and Rescue and the first ambulance service.

25 YEARS AGO (1998)

With the end of the school year now just two months off, Malad High School announced its valedictorian and salutatorian for the Class of 1998. Bob Ray, son of Scott and Kathy Ray, is this year’s top student, while Chris Hess, son of Kim and Lee Hess, is second in line.

Students from Malad Elementary, Stone Elementary and Malad Middle School competed in the Regional History Fair at Idaho State Universi-

(35 YEARS AGO 1988) LEX SMITH shows off the "big" trophy he won during the mutton busting competition Saturday night at the 2nd Annual Dodge National Circuit Finals Rodeo in Pocatello.

ty in Pocatello. Between the three schools, Malad was able to place 143 students. Brad Thorpe, a history teacher at Malad Middle School estimated Malad took about 95% of the awards presented.

Tim Jenkins was named a member of the Fifth District All-Star team. Jenkins is one of 30 players chosen from all the Fifth District schools. Jenkins is a senior at Malad High School.

Josh Davis placed first in his weight class at the Tiger Invitational Free Style tournament in Idaho Falls. Davis competed in the 95-pound novice class, which was made up of 10- and 11-year-old wrestlers. Davis is the son of Kurt and Jill Davis.

Kim Jensen Johnson has been named the District 4 A-3 Coach of the Year for the second year in a row. Since she is the Coach of the Year, she was able to coach the All-Star team once again. Johnson is the daughter of Sheldon and Yvonne Jensen. She is a graduate of Malad High School, where she played basketball.

35 YEARS AGO (1988)

Six-year-old Lex Smith of Holbrook was a winner in a big way at the 2nd Annual Dodge National Circuit Finals Rodeo in Pocatello, where before 12,000 cheering spectators he won the junior sheep riding event and brought home a trophy that was bigger than he was.

Under the sponsorship of the American Legion Auxiliary, two delegates were selected to attend the 1988 American Legion Syringa Girls’ State to be held on the campus of Nazarene College in Nampa, Idaho. Chosen to represent the local unit were Esther Jensen, 1st delegate, and Janna Dredge, 2nd delegate. Rena King and Elizabeth Ward were named alternates. Other girls participating were Erin Jones, Kathy Madsen, Natalie Smith and Amy Waldron.

Two Malad District Scouters were awarded the coveted Dis-

(45 YEAR AGO 1978) Drivers' education instructor, Oren Jones boasts about 7,200 hours in the passenger seat during the past 16 years. The fourteen year old students are required to successfully complete 30 hours of classroom work under the direction of Ajay Jones and a minimum of six driving hours with Oren to receive their drivers' licenses before the age of sixteen.

trict Award of Merit in ceremonies at the Tendoy Scout Recognition Dinner. Recipients of this year’s awards were George Jones and Bert Smith.

Silvers and Pinks caught the eye of those in attendance at the 1988 Junior Prom. “Is This Love?’ was the theme chosen for this special occasion. A live band provided the music for the students and their dates as well as many parents and others invited.

45 YEARS AGO (1978)

Oren Jones must certainly be a man with nerves of steel as he has chalked up about 7,200 hours of driving instruction time as drivers’ education teacher. He began teaching the class in 1962 as both classroom and driving instructor. Cars for the Malad driving classes are furnished by Ren’s Chevrolet and Lewis-Sperry Ford on a yearly rotating basis.

Malad High school captured a roster of six ‘superior’ and three ‘excellent’ ratings at regional declamation competition in Idaho Falls. Those receiving ‘superior’ ratings were Robin Colton, Hazel Thomas, Vicky Waldron, Ellen Naugler, Leslie Willie, and David Zivkovic. The Malad team received three excellent ratings: Anita Head, Wendy Baker, and Linda Jaussi. Chosen as the FFA Sweethearts from finalists in the annual contest last week were Lindell Wharton, Julie Ward, and Diane Carter. The other finalists in the contest were: Linda Reeder, Teri Thorpe, Rose Anderson, Teresa Hess, Annette Corbridge and Ann Ward. A “first” for Malad, happened when a tear gas device accidently discharged its contents at Miller’s Jewelers and filled the store with its choaking fumes which also seeped into the adjoining First National Bank. The tear gas container is used near the safe at Miller’s as a deterrent to would-be burglars.

55 YEARS AGO (1968)

Front trucks of the engine and following car of Union Pacific Train No. 312 derailed at

Read-a-thon winners announced

The Friends of the Oneida County Public Library named the winners of their spring Read-a-Thon on Friday.

Colt Price and Mariah Price were recognized for their reading efforts over the duration of the contest, and were presented with Thank You cards and a gift card to Bamma Wamma’s. Mariah was unable to attend in person due to illness.

Levi Balazs was named the winner of the contest, with a total of 80 hours of reading, which brought in $100 for the library. Representatives from the American Legion and the Lions Club,

who both donated $100, were on hand to congratulate the winners.

Ann Rethard, on behalf of the Friends of the Oneida County Public Library, congratulated the participants and overall winner on their dedication and effort in the contest. While the read-a-thon did not bring out as many participants as the Friends had hoped, those in attendance expressed the feeling that it was a worthwhile endeavor, and should be continued in the future.

“Nothing sparks creativity like reading. I’ll let you know that this

young man here,” Rethard said, motioning to Balazs, “is right now working on a very creative project.”

“I’m making a chainmail vest out of old soda cans,” Levi said, holding a large bag of can tops. He is collecting pull-tabs from empty cans to form into an armor vest for the Renaissance Faire.

“It’s wonderful to see we have such literate and creative kids here,” Rethard said.

Levi explained that he liked to read a wide variety of books, but specifically mentioned the “I Am America” books, which he said

were about “people in all kinds of situations.”

The Enterprise congratulates the Friends of the Oneida County Public Library for their promotion of reading, and the winners for their own pursuit it!

Malad City Depot about noon on March 13th. The derailment was caused by unknown person or persons tampering with the switch leading from the main line to the house tracks, according to Bob Wuthrich, Malad UP agent.

Senior Master Sergeant Stanley W. Edwards was selected the 1967 winner of one of the two annual United States Air Force-wide personnel awards. He was named outstanding personnel technicians.

Lovely Camille Jones will tell of her yearlong reign at the annual Malad pageant to be held March 23. She will play “Caprice Espangnol” by Moritz Moszkowski in the state pageant at Boise in June. Miss Jones is a freshman at Snow College, Ephraim, and is majoring in elementary education and minoring in music.

The Miss Malad City of 1969 will take place on Saturday night at the Malad Elementary auditorium with Janice Jones, Jan Moon, Brenda Ipsen, Donette Eliason, Suzanne Laws, Jeanene Rose, Margaret Bush, and Wendy Hess vying for the Miss Malad title.

Three public buildings, Malad High School, Malad Stake and Malad Second Ward were broken into over the weekend, according to Clarence Anderson, Malad City Police officer. A window was broken out in the High School and a tape recorder was taken. At the Malad Stake Center nothing was taken, and a typewriter was stolen from the Malad LDS Second Ward.

In a picture taken in 1901 is the St. John Band. Pictured in The Idaho Enterprise are Ed Monson, John James, David Deschamps, Johnny Stevens, Evan W. Jones, Johnny Peterson, Thomas S. Thomas, Sevil Illum, John Reed, Dave Tovey, Ephraim Jones, Francis Deschamps, John Hill, Lorenzo Josephson, Joe Josephson, Thomas Thomas Jr., Morris Thomas, David S. Thomas, and William (Drummer Bill) Williams.

Read-a-thon winner Levi Balazs recieves his award certificate from Ann Rethard. Levi read for a total of 80 hours, and raised $100 for the library

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

ON THIS DAY

1775 Patrick Henry proclaims "Give me liberty or give me death" speech in favor of Virginian troops joining U.S. Revolutionary War

1839 First recorded use of "OK" [oll korrect] (Bostons' Morning Post)

1840 John William Draper takes first successful photo in U.S. of the Moon (daguerreotype), in New York City

1856 18-year-old English chemist William Perkin accidentally produces the first synthetic aniline dye 'mauveine' (purple) during his Easter holiday

1857 Elisha Otis installs his first elevator at 488 Broadway in New York City

1880 Flour rolling mill patented (John Stevens of Wisconsin)

1903 The Wright brothers first file a patent for a flying machine, which is granted three years later

1929 First telephone installed at the President's desk under the Hoover administration at the White House

1936 Physician Joseph G. Hamilton injects a leukemia patient with a sodium radioisotope, first intravenous injection of a human with a radioisotope

BRAIN TEASERS

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

DANIEL ROBERT HARRISON, Deceased.

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

IN RE: Aaliyah Marie Driskel

CASE NO. CV36-23-0024

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

DEADLINE to submit items for THE IDAHO

NOTICE OF SALE OF STRAY

Pursuant to Title 25, Chapter 23, Idaho Code, the Deputy Brand Inspector is holding one red cow.

Found on Pleasantview Association.

Upon proof of ownership animals may be claimed by contacting Josh Paskett, 208-766-3152, and paying expenses incurred. Otherwise the said animal will be sold at public auction.

#5484-3-23-30-23-T2

DEPUTY BRAND INPECTOR

JOSH PASKETT

UNCLAIMED PROPERTY NOTICE

Why would anyone have unclaimed money? Unclaimed money consists of forgotten bank accounts, refund checks, utility deposits, wages, tax refunds and more.

The Idaho State Treasurer’s Unclaimed Property Division acts as a consumer protection agency to ensure forgotten funds are returned to their rightful owners. Check online for your name at YourMoney.Idaho.gov.

#5486-3-23-23-T1

REQUEST FOR SEALED BIDS FOR ONEIDA COUNTY

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

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.

Blood Drive Helps 141 recipients

Last week, the Red Cross Blood Drive was held at the old stake center. During the event, volunteers took donations from 39 donors, which will be used for those in emergency need of blood across the country. The total donations were tabulated to be enough to provide emergency assistance to 141 recipients.

While blood drives are always highly attended during periods of natural disaster and national emergency (such as following the attacks of 9/11 and Hurricane Katrina), regular donations throughout the year are what keep the national blood supply sufficient to handle the daily needs of trauma victims and

surgical needs. The Red Cross from Pocatello visits surrounding communities throughout the year, and relies on the generosity of people like Dennis Evans, who has donated over 7 gallons in his time on the gurney. “It makes you feel better physically and mentally to help people out,” Evans said. “Plus, they send you a text when it goes out and you can see where you’re helping.

I’ve seen it go to Boise, and as far as Georgia.”

Evans, who has type O positive blood, is the kind of donor blood drives are always happy to see. Beyond being a cheerful donor, Evans’ blood is in high demand, as O positive blood is

critical in trauma care.

Individuals with O positive blood can only receive transfusions from others with O type blood. O positive blood can also be safely transfused to around 80% of patients regardless of blood type. It is also the safest type of blood for transfusions to newborns.

“They told me I have good baby blood,” Evans laughed. The American Red Cross specifically uses the term Heroes for Babies for CMV negative donors with O positive blood, because of its high demand in neonatal care situations.

Couriers transport the donations to Pocatello for national distribution.

Stephanie Peterson sets Dennis Evans up for his blood donation

DYW preparations underway

Preparation for the Distinguished Young Women of Malad Program is underway!

The participants are working diligently to learn their routines and freshen up their interview skills with mock interviews to be ready for the big day. Distinguished Young Women is a unique program that combines the chance to win college scholarships with a program that offers Life Skills training to prepare young women for the world after high

school. The program will be held on May 6th, 2023 at 7:00pm in the Malad Elementary School Auditorium. The class of 2024 participants include: Rylee Hammer daughter of Storm & Tom Hammer, Sadie Jensen daughter of Chris Jensen & Nicole Green, Charli Briscoe daughter of Angie and James Briscoe, Alexus Tarbet granddaughter of Frank and Donna Gayle Madsen, Brookelyn Daniels daughter of Tera and Johnathan Daniels, Sar-

ah Beyler daughter of CarieSue and Martin Beyler, Karlee Palmer daughter of Brooke and Drue Palmer, and Brynlee Bastian daughter of Beth and Clint Bastian.

The theme this year is "Capable." The DYW committee wants the participants to know they are capable of anything they desire to achieve. Performance Music, Life Skill Workshops, and Self-Expression Questions have been chosen with this theme in mind to let the participants

share their confidence and capability with the judges. Distinguished Young Women of

Malad, Raegan Smith, has played an integral part in planning and supporting the partici-

pants this year. We are grateful for the way she has represented Malad

Health Fair brings awareness and resources to Malad

On Friday, March 17

Dr. Stephen Sutton

Dr. Robert Perkins

Dr. Josh Wray

Open Monday thru Friday 208.904.3614

150 S. Main St. #16, Malad, ID 83252

Find us on Facebook @Oneida Family Dental!

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

ONEIDA EDUCATION FOUNDATION

MAIL-A-THON has begun

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:

Nell J. Redfield Memorial Hospital sponsored the “Malad Community Health and Wellness Fair” at the Malad High School gymnasium. The location had been changed from the Event Center as a result of muddy parking lot conditions.

The event provided a number of preventative health screenings, as well as resources and information covering a wide range of health issues. Many representatives of the hospital itself and the clinic were on hand, as well as other local and regional service providers.

Hospital director John Williams expressed thanks to the school for allowing the event to be held there on short notice, and stated that he felt the event had gone well. Community Relations Manager Kathy Hubbard backed up the sentiment. “It’s been pretty steady all morning,” she said.

All donations are tax deductible and will go to the curriculum area or scholarship fund designated by the donor.

Thank you!

Local health care providers were on hand in force, including as Registered Dietician Pamela Mills, Licensed Clinical Social Worker Tyson Daniels, Speech Therapist Shayna Wal-

NELL J. REDFIELD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL FOUNDATION

PRESENTS 10th ANNUAL

Evening of the Arts

dron, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor Jody Owens, Malad Valley Dental Clinic, and many others. Local health care related businesses and organizations were also represented, including Allen Drug, Malad Medical Supply, the Senior Center, Labyrinth Assessment and Behavior Services, the Crisis Center, and ATC, among others.

The event also brought in regional services, such as Southeastern Idaho Public Health Department, the Southeast Idaho Council of Governments (Sicog), the Area Agency on Aging, Hands of Hope, Pocatello Regional Transit, the Department of Environmental Quality, Symbii,

Thursday, April 6, 2023 6:00 - 8:30 pm

Event Center (Fairgrounds)

Free Admission Donations Appreciated

Idaho Boomers, and the ISU Practical Nursing program.

According to Kathy Hubbard, the purpose of the Fair was to raise awareness of the kinds of services that are offered in the valley, many

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

of which are underutilized. Alisa Vineyard of Portneuf Health Partners, who was conducting hearing screening throughout the morning, agreed. “A lot of people suspect that have some hearing loss, but they never get it tested until it’s a big problem. We’re hoping to get people in earlier.”

The gym was still fairly full as the event wrapped up, underlining the interest in the community for health care services.

Disabled

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

Hand crafted stainless fire pit, donated by GBI, Plymouth

Two hand-built log benches (picture for show) built by Kacey Evans

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

over the past year.

Front Row L-R: Brynlee Bastian, Karlee Palmer, and Rylee Hammer. Back Row L-R: Alexus Tarbet, Sarah Beyler, Sadie Jensen, Charli Briscoe, Brookelyn Daniels

Shannon Hudnell from ISU's Nursing Program checks blood pressure

The hospital and many other organizations filled the tables at Friday's Health Fair

Spring sports have had a slow start for the Malad High school athletes for the 2023 season. The cold and snow have made it difficult for the baseball, softball, and track teams to make it out on the field to practice and compete. But with the temperatures beginning to rise and a little work from athletic director Kory Kay, the sports schedule is getting back on track.

“Postponed games and rescheduling is just a part of spring sports in Idaho,” says Malad baseball head coach Bo Clark. “Every year we have to move games around because of the weather. We just work around it and do the best we can.” While it may be an annual occurrence, the lingering winter late into March is making the 2023 spring season especially difficult to get going. Teams around

March 17 and 18, nine Malad Brothers of Steel wrestlers competed at the Cradle for the Cure tournament at the Ford Center in Nampa, Idaho. The Cradle for the Cure wrestling tournament is a fundraising tournament put on by Cougar Wrestling Club to bring awareness and raise money for a different form of cancer each year. Since the tournament’s beginning, over $30,000 has been raised in support of youth wrestling and families affected by cancer. This year 1400 wrestlers competed in the tournament to help raise funds for the fight against leukemia. The tournament began Friday when the youngest of the wrestlers battled it out for the custom medals and singlets awarded to the top placers of each bracket. From Malad, Lily Blaisdell took 1st in her bracket, winning the champion sin -

the state are struggling to get their fields cleared off enough for practice and especially games. Kory Kay, Malad’s athletic director, has been working to put together games and meets for the teams to get their season up and running. Last minute, the Dragon baseball team was able to get a game scheduled with the American Falls Beavers Saturday, March 18, giving the Malad team their very first shot playing on a field this season. Despite the slow start the Dragons have had with their season, the team came out ready to play and put together a solid game against the Beavers. Coach Clark shared, “We haven’t even made out on the field yet this season so this game was just a great look at what we have going.” Having only thrown the ball around in the old

auto shop and hit up the batting cages, the team wasn’t really sure how things would be coming together this season. But it only took a couple of innings to see that the Dragons have it in them for another great season.

Malad was primed for their first game of the season even if it was in cold, miserable conditions. By the close of the second inning, Malad was up 14 runs to 3.

Coach Clark commented, “All the boys looked good hitting. Even if they didn’t get on base, their swing is looking good and I’m pleased to see where they are.”

With it being the first game of the season and pulling ahead early in the game, the MHS coaches used their first field time to move players around the various positions on the field.

Coach Clark was especially pleased with his

pitchers that stepped up to the mound, working multiple players in and seeing a lot of potential in them for the season.

“All in all, it was a good game for our team to get out there and play. There wasn’t a single negative thing that I saw out there,” said Coach Clark. The Dragons easily won their opening game, 17-7 in five innings. The MHS team had several games lined up for this week but will once again need to be rescheduled. The team won’t have another game until following the spring break when they hope they can return to their normal schedule.

The Lady Dragon softball team has also had to amend their game calendar, pushing off several games over the last. Unless they are able to get a last minute game scheduled with American Falls or Declo like

the baseball team did, they will likely not hit the field until the first week of April. While they have been unable to play any games, the team has been able to get in a practice on the diamond.

Last Friday, the MHS softball team took to the road to find an open field to play on. Head Coach Christie Schow took her team to Plain City, Utah to use the softball field at Fremont High School for an on field practice. With two back to back state championships under their belts, the girls are anxious to see what this new season will bring. While they are more than ready for a game, stepping out on the field for a practice was a move in the right direction.

The Dragon Track team was also able to get their first meet in the books over the weekend

as they headed south to Bear River for a small meet with the hosting team and West Side. The meet was a great chance for the athletes to see where they are stacking up as they begin the season. The coaches are excited to see their team grow this season, with 42 athletes out for track and field this season. Earlier in the season, they shared that it has been challenging to drum up interest, especially when they aren’t able to compete at home in front of their family and friends. But with the new and improved track, they are hoping that interest in the sport and their team will soon take off. The Malad team will next compete at the Neal Wyatt Invitational track meet at Oakley High School on Friday, March 31.

BASEBALL

glet and medal. Kyler Blaisdell brought home the 2nd place medal and Zach Ward took 6th at the tournament.

Saturday the remaining brackets took their turn on the mat, including eight wrestlers from Malad. Rustin

Montgomery won the 95lb bracket in the 9/10 year old division, earning Montgomery the Idaway Triple Crown award for the 2023 season. The triple crown is an honor won by wrestlers that win their bracket at three of the toughest Idaway tournaments of the season.

Rustin won the triple crown backpack as well as the tournament champion singlet and medal.

Bentley Maddox took 1st place in the 9/10 year old 90lb bracket. Riggin Montgomery won the true 2nd medal in his bracket.

Oakley Maddox double bracketed in the tournament, wrestling in both

TRACK RESULTS

the middle school 140 weight class, where he won 1st place, and the high school 138lb class, where he won 4th place. Blaiz Wright competed in the Junior/Senior high school bracket, winning 5th place. This was the first Idaho tournament Jase Blaisdell competed in, wrestling extremely tough and gaining valuable experience.

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Also wrestling over the weekend were two lady Dragons. Wrestling at the Fremont tournament in Utah both Cambree Howe and Dezirae Haven represented Malad wrestling. Both ladies wrestled incredibly well and brought home medals. Friday was the Folkstyle tournament. Dezirae Haven won 2nd and Cambree Howe took 3rd. Saturday Dezirae competed in her 1st freestyle tournament and won the 4th place medal.

West Side, Malad @ Box Elder March 17, 2023

6. Addler Garrett 14.07 PR

Baylee Owens 15.06 PR

Katie Coatney 15.67 PR

200 Meters Varsity

Baylee Owens 31.16 PR

Addler Garrett 35.14 PR

400 Meters Varsity

2. Brynlee Bastain 1:04.59 SR 800 Meters Varsity

3. Cally Coleman 2:45.58 SR

4. Brooke Isaacson 2:46.22 SR

6. Cortlyn Coleman 2:48.85 SR

7. Brynlee Bastain 2:50.08 SR

Madelyn Shaw 3:47.88 PR

1600 Meters Varsity

2. Cally Coleman 6:00.94 SR

3. Cortlyn Coleman 6:01.93 SR

5. Brooke Isaacson 6:15.56 PR 10. Madelyn Shaw 8:15.93 PR 100m Hurdles Varsity

3. Oaklie Hebdon 18.02 SR

300m Hurdles Varsity

1. Oaklie Hebdon 49.43 SR Long Jump Varsity

3. Katie Coatney 12’ 4” PR

4. Brooke Isaacson 12’ 00”SR Triple Jump Varsity

1. Oaklie Hebdon 33’ 3”SR

Dax Mahoney heads around the bases at American Falls

Stetson Higley pitched to start Malad's 2023 season at American Falls

Ryan Hubbard gets ready to slide in to third base.