The Idaho Enterprise | June 22, 2023

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Delta announces bigger

jets, additional flight for Pocatello Regional Airport

POCATELLO - Delta Air Lines announced it would add a second nonstop flight from Pocatello Regional Airport to Salt Lake City starting in September. “This is great news for Pocatello citizens and for individuals in surrounding areas who use the Pocatello Regional Airport daily,” Pocatello Mayor Brian Blad said.

A Utah city violated the First Amendment in denying a drag show permit, judge rules

Joe and Euarda Daniels named Grand Marshals of Fourth of July Parade

Joe and Euarda Daniels have been named the Grand Marshalls of this year’s Fourth of July parade. The couple has been an important pillar of the Malad community for many years, serving in a variety of church, governmental, charity, and community organizations in many capacities. As they reflect back on their time in the valley, Euarda sums it up nicely with “I can’t say it was easy, but it was worth it.”

Beyond their status as stalwarts of the community, it’s fair to say that the couple has also served as leaders of many different groups of people, from the very young in the case of Cub Scouts, to the more seasoned in the form of the senior center. And

just about everything else in between.

“We’ve lived here all our life,” Euarda said. “Joe and I have had a happy life, and we love the people of Oneida County.” That love has shown through strongly over time, as has the couple’s commitment to each other.

Euarda was born in Holbrook, and went to school there through the fifth grade. “Then we moved to Malad,” she said. “My father bought a house here, and my backyard was up against Joe’s backyard. I was in the fifth grade, and Joe was in the fifth grade and that is how Joe and I met.”

Euarda came from a school of three students into a classroom of twenty-three. “And that was quite a shock

to me,” she said. “And Joe being my neighbor, started picking up friendships with me. And then we got in the same ward—the Malad first ward—and he started catching a little eye to me, and I was scared of boys. Silly me, huh? When we got to be twelve years old, we had the young women and the young men, and we were square dancing. The instructors wanted Joe to ask me to be his partner and I said no. Finally Joe talked me into being his partner, and I finally came out of my bashfulness.”

Joe’s family was from Malad and Daniels. In fact, the Daniels area

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Honored Pioneer Gene Edwards

According to available records, David Eugene (Gene) Edwards is the current longest-lived veteran in Oneida County (and the only remaining WWII vet). This July he will be featured in the Fourth of July Parade as the Honored Pioneer. This won’t be Gene’s first time in the Fourth of July parade—in fact, he was in quite a few of them as a county commissioner over his eighteen years in the position. “Though most of the time I was on a horse,” Gene said.

Edwards is a lifelong resident of Oneida County, having been born in the house he lives in to this day. The house has been remodeled from its original form, of course (“that was my wife’s doing,” he says), but the original log structure is still part of the house’s core. As Edwards says about many things in the

county, including himself, the house has both changed and remained remarkably the same over time. And like the older part of the house, the structure has remained just as solid as ever.

“I’ve just lived here all my life, and it’s been good to me. The local people and the local banks have all treated me well. There are good people in Malad,” he says. Edwards entered the Army Signal Corps as a teletype operator when he was eighteen, at the end of the war. After his service ended, he returned to Malad and was married to Wanda Jones. Three years later, he bought the family house from his father and moved back out near St. John. He has farmed and ranched in the area ever since in the fields surround-

Utah- A federal judge ruled, the city of St. George must issue a permit for a group that organizes drag performances to host an all-ages drag show in a public park. The judge called the city's attempt to stop the show unconstitutional discrimination. “Public spaces are public spaces. Public spaces are not private spaces. Public spaces are not majority spaces,” U.S. District Judge David Nuffer wrote in a Friday ruling granting the preliminary injunction requested by the group.

Little, Critchfield roll out “The Story of America” history curriculum for Idaho schools

Boise– Gov. Little and Superintendent Debbie Critchfield announced the availability the fair, factual American history resource for Idaho schools called “The Story of America.”, a history curriculum for middle/ high school students that tells the factual story of our nation’s history while reinforcing writing and critical thinking skills. “This curriculum presents a picture of America that aligns with our Idaho values of embracing patriotism and a sense of pride about the success of our great country, and it teaches American history in a fair and factual way,” Governor Little said. Governor Little and Superintendent Critchfield cited declining history and civics scores for students across the country as part of the reason to ramp up efforts to increase students’ understanding of American history.

Titanic tourist sub missing, with five aboard June 20- A submersible taking wealthy tourists to visit the site of the Titanic wreckage in deep waters off the coast of Canada was missing for a third day on Tuesday, as U.S. and Canadian ships and planes swept a huge area trying to find the vessel. One pilot and four passengers were on board the submersible that went missing, the U.S. Coast Guard said, adding the vessel could stay underwater for up to 96 hours, although it was unclear if it had resurfaced but was unable to communicate.

Idaho State Police name suspect in Quadruple Murder

The suspect who allegedly shot and killed four people in Kellogg, Idaho, on Father's Day is a neighbor of the victims, according to police. Idaho State Police said Monday the 31-year-old man accused of carrying out the quadruple homicide was detained at the scene Sunday evening and has since been booked into the Shoshone County Jail on probable cause for murder.

Honored Pioneer Gene Edwards

This year's Parade Grand Marshalls Joe and Euarda Daniels, with their six children pictured behind them.

GRAND MARSHALLS

Joe and Euarda Daniels named Grand Marshalls of Fourth of July Parade

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was named named for Joe’s grandfather, who led the first family to settle in the area. Joe’s dad came from a family of twelve kids and half of them moved up there and homesteaded. Joe’s great-grandfather was one of the first settlers in Malad, and built the first log cabin.

After the two graduated, they briefly went their separate ways.

Euarda was at BYU, while Joe went to Snow College on a football scholarship. Joe used to hitchhike up to Provo to see her. Eventually, he arranged to catch a ride with a professor who went up for the National Guard. When he discovered during one visit that Euarda had gone on a date with someone else, he decided then and there that he needed to marry her. He went down to Miller’s jewelry store to get a ring, and said all he could offer was ten dollars. The jeweler told him not to worry about it until later. It turned out his dad had become the second person to buy a bailer in the county, which gave Joe a chance to keep busy making the money he needed. Before too long, the couple were married on December 16, 1955 in the Logan Temple.

For a time, Joe wasn’t sure they were going to stay in Malad. “I graduated in Agricultural Economics. I didn’t think I was going to come back to Malad,” Joe said. “Two or three companies offered me jobs, but they all wanted me to go to California, and I said ‘I’m not going to California.’ Then one fellow said, listen they’re building a plant in Tremonton, and that was Thiokol, and they hired me. I said, ‘well, I’ll only work a little while. But that’s where I retired from, in 1995.’ I became very prominent out there.”

And the Daniels have had a home in Malad ever since.

Their young family grew, and Joe and Euarda eventually raised six children in Malad: Chad, Barry, Cory, Hutch, Debra, and Collette. To date, they also have twenty-six grandchildren, and twenty-nine great-grandchildren, with two more on the way. Most of them are coming up for the Fourth of July. “This lawn will be packed,” Euarda said. “This is right on the parade route,” Joe said. “We’ll have people all along here on chairs and all around.”

As their children grew, Euarda and Joe remember a house that was always full of love and laughter. From Cub Scouts, to their children’s friends, to the young men and women of their church, they always had activities and food, as well as a welcoming home. They remember hosting tables full of couples after the junior prom who came to their house to eat. Euarda remem-

bers having sleepovers with the young women. They both remember their children’s friends in and out of the house.

“We’ve had so many parties here!” Euarda said. “Every Friday night we’d have kids come and play kick the can. And I’d make up some cookies, and I’ll tell you why—so I could go check on what they were doing,” she laughed. ”It’s been a fun house—it’s been full of love. And not just for our kids, but for their friends. And we love the people of Malad with all our heart. Good people.”

Both have also devoted a lot of their time and energy to the community. After they first married, she was asked to be on the Red Cross Committee and spent 25 years there. She remembers when the units of blood had to be taken immediately to the airport to be flown out. She has also been a Crisis Center advocate. She was on call as an advocate for victims of domestic abuse.

She settled many arguments in her time. She

was on the Senior Citizens Board for four years, planning dances.

“It was a big success— Joe and I would be the first ones out dancing, and then everyone else would start dancing.”

She was Activity Director for Oneida County Hospital for 25 years, which is where she retired from. She also became the Idaho Activity

Director.

“She travelled all over,” Joe said. “She was one of the most outstanding people at organizing and teaching people how to put on activities.” She was Vice President and President of the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers. In church, she was the Young Women’s President twice,

the Primary President, First Counselor in the Relief Society twice, the Drama Director, and involved with the Cub Scouts. She used to tell the boys “You want me to bop your bipper?” when they got out of hand. Some of those boys still walk by and yell that back to her while she and Joe sit on the porch. "All these years I’ve been doing my charity work in Oneida county, Joe has supported me one hundred percent. And I have supported him in his politics.”

Those politics have been fairly extensive. Joe was a county commissioner for six years. He has belonged to many civic and community organizations over the years, and President of the Wright’s Creek Cattle Association, and served in the Idaho Cattleman’s Association Presidency for many years. He was named one of the top farmers in the county by the Association of Soil Conservation Districts. Joe was one of the county’s first honorary deputies, and a longtime member

of the local rotary club. In the church, Joe has been in three bishoprics, served as a stake missionary, sang in the 4th ward choir, and was made a member of the seventies when they were in wards, after which he became a high priest leader.

Together, the two served as missionaries at the Conference Center in Salt Lake for over ten years, and as ushers. They served a “mini-mission” in Palmyra directing visitors around the area and the pageant. They were also temple workers for two years at the Brigham temple.

Like anyone else, the couple have had their ups and downs over time, as Euarda mentioned. She was set back a bit when cancer hit her, though she’s thankfully in remission, and recovering well. If their past is any indicator, they will continue to thrive and inspire those around them for many years to come.

Come celebrate a

old-fashioned July 4 with Malad City!

Villain”

5:00 p.m. – Lineup for Kid’s parade on 100 North by the Malad Drive-in

All youngsters welcome. Decorate your bikes, tricycles, wagons, small cars – whatever you have!

5:30 p.m. – Kid’s Parade begins through North Main business district turn west on Bannock Street to Four Points, then turn south and end at the library.

6:00 to 6:45 p.m. - Enjoy the music of the the Snake River Band at Malad City Park!

6:45 p.m. – Flag ceremony and announcement of Volunteer of the Year

7:00 p.m. Malad’s Got Talent preliminaries – Open to all talents. Come and show us what you’ve got!

(Sponsored by Malad City)

Must register with Candy Broadus 208-406-4232 or Trissa Nesbitt 208-705-8032 by Friday, June 30 12 & under – 1st $100; 2nd $75; 3rd $50 – 13 & up – 1st $300; 2nd $200; 3rd $100

9:30 p.m. – Street dance with DJ in front of City Hall – Dance to the music of the 70s! (Sponsored by Malad City)

TUESDAY, JULY 4

6:00 a.m. – Cannonade, Malad Fire Department

6:00 a.m. - Fun Run sponsored by Malad’s Distinguished Young Woman Allen Drug Parking lot (Laura deJong); all races check in at 6:00 a.m.; all races begin at 6:30 a.m.

6:30 to 9:00 a.m. – Oneida Search & Rescue pancake breakfast at Malad City Park

8:45 a.m. – Parade - floats lineup on 300 West; dignitaries lineup on 200 West

10:00 a.m. – Parade

Starts at 400 N. 200 W., follows traditional route. Stops at the Veterans Memorial on Main Street for National Anthem and Taps, Follows Bannock Street to 300 West, then North to 400 N. 300 W.

12:00 Noon – Western stage play at Malad City Park (Malad Theater Guild)

1:45 p.m. – Malad High School cheerleaders

1:00 p.m. – Kid’s Races (Malad City)

1:00 to 7:30 p.m. - Hatchet throwing (The Idaho Enterprise/Malad Drive In), Pickleball (Malad Pickleballers), Dunk Tank (Jr. Wrestling), Foam Pit (Malad Fire Dept.)

2:00 to 6:00 p.m. – T- shirt tie dying (Mayor’s Youth Council)

1:30 p.m. – Tug of War (Malad Elementary PTO)

2:00 p.m. – Malad Theater Guild melodrama “The Veggie Villain” *

2:00 p.m. – Kickball Tourney (The Idaho Enterprise/Malad Drive In)

2:30 p.m. til balloons last – Water Balloon fight Malad City Park (Bamma Wammas and Malad City)

3:30 p.m. – Softball Game (The Idaho Enterprise/Malad Drive In)

5:00 p.m. – Homerun Derby (The Idaho Enterprise/Malad Drive In)

6:00 p.m. – Malad’s Got Talent Finals

7:30 p.m. – Band - The Saloonatics

10:00 p.m. – Fireworks at Fairgrounds (Malad City Fire Dept., Oneida County and Malad City) Music, food and vendors will be set up all afternoon at Malad City Park

*Other productions: Friday, June 30; Monday, July 1, Tuesday, July 3 at 7:00 p.m.

**all times approximate

Joe Daniels shows off a picture of a roundup held in 1950.

Welsh Festival Music

“Music” and “Wales” are nearly synonymous because the largest and most prestigious music and poetry competition in the world – the eisteddfod – has been held in Wales since 1176. The modern eisteddfod began in the 1800s and has been held annually except 1914 and 1940. Music also is a large part of the Malad Valley Welsh Festival, which is June 30-July 1.

Haywire Ranch String Band

If you have ever wondered what life along the pioneer trails was like in the 1800s (until the train arrived in 1869), come to the Malad Valley Welsh Festival! The Friday evening program will feature Downey’s Haywire Ranch String Band, performing their “radio broadcast” from the pioneer trail, complete with commercials and stories

involving Malad names, places, and people.

Cory Webster, the 2019 Bard of the Welsh Festival, will recite some of his original cowboy poetry, and he and his wife Jill will perform songs similar to those the pioneers would have sung along the trails heading west. This entertaining program will be at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, June 30, at the 2nd Ward building (the church next to Malad City Park).

Music in the Park Celtic and western music will be performed by several groups on the amphitheater in Malad City Park on both days of the Festival. Louisa’s Legacy and Teton Skye from Idaho Falls and Rhiannon from Pocatello and Idaho Falls will perform traditional Celtic music on authentic Welsh instruments, including fiddles, drums,

tin whistles, and flutes. In addition, the Haywire Ranch String Band and Ken Currier will perform western music to entertain the audience outdoors.

Malad Valley Men’s

Welsh Chorus

Comprised of male vocalists from throughout Oneida County, the Malad Valley Men’s Welsh Chorus will perform traditional Welsh songs several times during the Festival. Led by Louis Dredge and accompanied by Maggie Lund, the Chorus will sing at the Opening Ceremony on both days, the Friday evening program, the Finale, and the Sunday Fireside. They will welcome everyone to the Festival with the traditional “We’ll Keep a Welcome in the Valley,” with words changed to fit Malad Valley. They will also perform the

stirring Welsh National Anthem several times as well as Welsh favorites, including “Calon Lon,” “All Thru the Night,” and “Men of Harlech.”

Concerts

The Youth Concert will feature young musicians performing piano, instrumental, and vocal numbers on Friday at 3:00 p.m. in the Church Chapel. On Saturday at 1:00 p.m., adult pianists will perform at the Piano Ensemble Concert. This concert will conclude with Mack Wilberg’s stirring arrangement of “Stars and Stripes Forever” for eight hands on two pianos.

After the Adult Poetry Reading and Chairing of the Bard, the Finale program will end with a gymanfa ganu (sing-along) of several Welsh songs. The Finale will begin at 2:30 p.m. and conclude about 4:00 p.m.

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ing the house.

“When you think about pioneers, you think about those that come here when there wasn’t any improvements at all. I don’t really think that I’m a pioneer. I’m probably the oldest one around now, but the real ones were the ones that settled the country. Everything was already here when I come along. I’m one of those lucky ones that come along when I did.”

Grant brings library to laundromat

Thanks to a grant from the Idaho Commission for Libraries and the Laundry Literacy Coalition, Tumbled Laundromat has recently installed both a children’s book rack and a learning based activity table to keep kids busy while their parents do their laundry.

According to the Library Cares Foundation and Too Small to Fail, who created the initial project, the average laundromat visit for families is two to two and a half hours, “making laundry time a valuable, if often overlooked, opportunity to engage children and families in language-rich activities like reading.”

Steve Atkinson, owner of the laundromat, and Kathy Kent, director of the Oneida County Library, have worked to secure the funding and install the fixtures, which were placed on June 10.

“The project was originally started because there are so many underserved people who might use laundromats. A lot of kids never get into libraries otherwise for different reasons, so now we can bring the library to them. In our case, it’s

so that kids who might not be able to get to the library have access to books and STEM (Science Technology Engineering and Math).

Steve has been very gracious, since we’re taking up so much of his space,” Kathy Kent said.

“No, I think it’s great,” Steve said. “My wife actually noticed a lot of the brand names on the things you have in here. This is good quality.”

Library materials are in both Spanish and English, and include a range of notable and well-loved children’s books, such as “Goodnight, Moon,” “If You Give a Mouse a Cookie,” “Clifford” and others. The books are on

loan from the library, which curates the collection and will rotate and replace books as needed throughout the year. Activities at the learning station include practice with letters and numbers, as well as science and basic engineering concepts. The displays are likely to rotate throughout the year.

During the first week of the display, Atkinson reported that plenty of kids had taken advantage of the materials.

“I came in just this morning and there were a bunch of kids in here, reading and using the letter magnets. I just think this is a great thing,” Steve Atkinson said.

Edwards downplays the extent to which he was part of the generation that saw massive changes come through the valley, bridging the early pioneer settlement with the transition to newer, more modern farming and ranching practices.

“When I started helping on the farm there were no tractors. I learned horses when I was six. One of the first tractors I saw was when the teacher took us to Daniels, and that was in the 1930s,” he remembers.

Edwards went to school at the Lower Elkhorn Schoolhouse, which was down the road from his house.

“I went to eight years of school there. It was a nice brick building about a mile up the road.” One teacher taught all the grades housed in the building, with the oldest girls helping the teacher out with the youngest students. His younger sisters, however, spent most of their school days at the at the time newly constructed elementary school in town.

Edwards also spent a long career in local government, as a county commissioner as well as a state representative in Boise. During his years as a representative, Edwards spent the months of the legislative session in Boise. “You hear about a lot of problems, but I enjoyed it. I liked the people and they were good to work with.”

When asked how he thinks things have changed in the county since his days as a commissioner, he says, “Well, I think they’re doing a good job over there. The population didn’t really change that much in my days there, so we mostly dealt with the same people. Now you’ve got more people moving in and more problems to deal with. But like I said, they’re doing a good job. They’ve only got so much money to work with, and they’ve got to stay within the budget.”

While the population in the county did not change a great deal during that time, the county’s maintenance of roads and updating of equipment did go through extensive change. “We serviced a lot more roads, oiled a lot more roads, got much better equipment. The population didn’t change that much, but there started to be more traffic. And this is a big county, all the way out to Holbrook, and south of there. And up towards Arbon,” Edwards says.

Edwards also spent a number of years on the boards of various cattle associations, including the Pleasantview Livestock Association and the St. John Forest Users. During that time

a number of changes, including the nearby reservoir, were put into place.

Asked about how things have changed since he first moved back to Oneida County in the 40s, Edwards says, “Oh, things haven’t changed all that much. I know the more people that move in we might run into some issues with water, and there’s more turnover in property. A lot of these farms are going into property and houses. I bet that Treasurer’s office is pretty busy.”

Asked what he thinks is likely to happen to the county in the next decades, Edwards says “It’ll be interesting to see what happens, but I sure don’t know,” he laughs.

“I’ve always enjoyed Malad. It was home. I’ve enjoyed the people and the good neighbors. It’s been good to me,” he says. Gene plans to go home after the parade to spend time with his large family. His sons from Pleasantview and Logan, and his daughter from Weston, will be visiting for the Fourth of July weekend with his grandkids and about 35 great grandkids, filling up his large yard for the holiday. “It’ll be great to have them here!” Edwards says.

The music programs at the Welsh Festival are partially funded by grants from the Idaho Commission on the Arts

and the Bistline Foundation. For the complete schedule, see www. welshfestival.com.

One of the musical performances at last year's welsh festival was harpist Cathy Clayton.

Kathy Kent and Steve Atkinson in front of the new mini-library at Tumbled

Jayde Evans with her grandmother, Sandra Evans

End of an Era— Rick Griffiths to retire on July 4

After working at the tire store that is a fixture of Malad City since he was 12, and owning it since 1981, Rick Griffiths is finally ready to take some time off. A float in this year’s parade will officially announce his retirement from the tire business and signal his transition to a world of less hectic weeks and weekends. An open house will take place after the shootout at the City Park at Griffiths Tire for a couple of hours for those who want to stop by and reminisce.

Rick bought the store in 1981 from his dad, who had purchased it in 1957, and he’s been a familiar face at the counter and in the bay ever since.

When asked what things had changed in the tire business in that time, Rick noted “The biggest thing is the number of sizes. It’s gone from about 15-20 common sizes to close to 200 or 300. So, how do you really stock all of them. You’ve got farm tires, and ATV tires. And you can’t buy them all from one place anymore. We used to. We used to get them all from one supplier.” Like many busi-

nesses, large supplier consolidation has made the tire business less face-to-face and personable, though that’s not a thing that Rick could be accused of. He knows most of his customers, and they knew him— that’s why they keep coming back.

It's not just the tire business, but things in Malad have changed a bit too over time. “I’ve been here since I was 12, which was long before 1981,” Rick laughed.

“All the little gas stations, and the gas station mechanics are mostly gone. We used to have almost everything here in Malad. I mean, you had lots of cafes. The Deep Creek Inn. I know we had at least three grocery stores. All the little stores were open along Bannock Street and Main Street. I don’t think we went out of town for a lot. Of course, you can’t do that any more.”

Rick also mentioned how the role the tire store played in the community had changed a bit too. It used to be quite a gathering place for people.

“We used to have a pop machine and they’d all come and roll for drinks.

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All the farmers would come in, and whoever lost had to buy all the drinks and then they’d sit around and reminisce and talk. It was always reminiscing about old times—it never got into the political area much. They’d always tell the old stories of things that happened. In later years we even had guys that came in from out of town and would come in and sit down. I remember one of them was Jack Goodman. And these other guys were all sitting around talking about their wives and how terrible they were. I was watching Jack, because I’d never heard him say anything bad about his wife. After awhile he stood up to go and said ‘Well, before I go I want to give you a little advice. You know, if you give your wife a treat instead of a treatment everything goes along a lot better.’ And when he left, nobody said a word—they changed the subject,” he laughed. “And that was good advice.”

“There was a lot of good advice I’ve heard over the years, and a lot of good stories I’ve heard over the years,” Rick continued. “And we pulled a lot of pranks over the years.”

Rick recounted some of his favorite pranks he had been party to.

“We have a restroom in the basement,” he said. “And whenever the salesman would come, he’d go into the basement and we’d line up

some tires up at the top of the stairs. And when we heard him coming, we’d roll the tires down the stairs and shut the light off, and then we’d hurry back to our jobs and he’d look around to see who’d done it.”

Rick also told the story of his initiation in the Lions Club. At the time, they had a “hot seat” rigged for the new initiates, where nails were driven down into the bench, and connected to two parallel wires and a model T car battery to send a shock up into those seated. The shock was supposed to correspond with the speaker asking for volunteers for a $100 donation for the hospital, “prompting” their spontaneous support. His dad informed him about the seat, and insisted that he was going to sit on it with the others. Rick decided to protect himself by taking two tractor tire tubes and shaping them to fit inside the seat of his pants. At the meeting, when the shock went through the seat, everyone but Rick flew off the bench.

“I could feel it on the side of my legs, and I thought ‘Oh, my heavens.’ One of the guys who used to sit down here and the tire shop and give me a hard time said, ‘You didn’t feel that?’ and I said ‘I’ve been working here so long I’ve got rubber in my blood. It must have insulated me.’ At the end of the meeting, the

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guy insisted on trying it, and he sat up there on the bench. And when they hit it, he went flying five feet off the bench. As we were leaving, he said ‘I’ve got to research this rubber in your blood thing. I’ve never heard of that before.’”

Rick’s official retirement date is July 4 during the parade. Afterward, he plans on being at the store one or two days a week to close things out and deal with ongoing customers. He and his sons are then planning to transition from “OK Tire” to “OK Sign Company” where they will be creating signage with a plasma cutter, laser cutter, and powder coating for specialty orders. One of the first creations will be a restoration and updating of the bowling alley sign for downtown. Examples of the kinds of products the company will make can be found on GriffithsOKTire.com.

In October, Rick and his wife Sharilee will be taking a trip to Ireland. “It’s time to do a little travelling and have some fun,” Sharilee said.

“That’s something I didn’t do when I started,” Rick said. “I started here when I was twelve, and it was always important to have this place open six days a week, so I couldn’t take time off. We had to be here—that was instilled in me. You only have one chance to sell a set of tires. My only vacation for a long time was taking the trailer to Bear Lake on Friday night, coming back to work a half day on Saturday, and then going back to Bear Lake to finish up the weekend. Then come home and be ready for work on Monday. The only other one I had was going to St. Louis to alignment school for a week with my first wife Debbie.”

“We didn’t do a lot of stuff until the cruise,” Rick said. “Debbie’s sister paid for it all, and I realized I’d be a fool not to take her up on it.

I’m glad I did, though.

It was only a couple of years later that Debbie passed away and I would have missed out on that

time together.”

Amazingly, the cruise in question was where he crossed paths with Sharilee, though neither of them knew it at the time.

Sharilee Griffiths grew up in Weston, though her mother was from Samaria. “I loved Malad growing up, but I was over in Weston. My kids love to tease me that I married a man who knows my family better than I do.”

The two met on Facebook. She was the single adult rep for her ward. Her first assignment was to help plan a New Years Eve party. “I had just gone on a business tour with young BYU students and they were on this new thing called Facebook. So I got really excited that I could create an event on there and invite everyone. The woman who was in charge ‘liked’ Rick, so she invited him. It turned out we had common friends so he popped up as a common friend and we started chatting and it went from there.”

Rick was on a singles site some time after his first wife, Debbie, had passed away, and he eventually moved to Facebook. “Then I found out who she was, and I knew her grandparents. When I first found out who she was I was like, ‘oh, so she’s short?’ So I asked her ‘are you really Nat Waldron’s daughter?”

“Once he found out I was tall enough he gave me a chance,” Sharilee said.

It turns out that they had both been on the same cruise at the same time. Rick had spent mornings walking around the deck waiting for the ice cream shop to open, and had filled the time watching kids play games. It turned out later when they compared pictures that the kids had been Sharilee’s.

After their October trip to Ireland, they aren’t sure where they want to go next, but they are excited to look forward to taking some well-deserved time off.

Sharilee and Rick Griffiths inside the shop he's spent so many years.

Rick's official retirement will take place after the parade.

Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints gathered for the Malad Semi-Annual Stake Conference held Saturday evening and Sunday morning, including a session for the wards’ auxiliary presidencies, an evening adult session, a morning youth session and the concluding general session.

Malad’s Stake President, David Jensen, opened the evening meeting with his remarks focused on the need of ministering to one another. As he spoke, he felt prompted to share a story he had experienced last fall.

As he was out working, a lone sheep found its way to his corrals. President Jensen was able to corner the sheep and read on the tag who the owner was. After giving the sheep some water and feed, he called the owner and made plans to get the sheep back where it belonged.

President Jensen commented how thirsty and in need of water that sheep was. That drive for water had pushed the sheep to keep wandering until it either found what it needed or until it couldn’t go any longer. President Jensen likened this experience to Jesus Christ’s teachings and how often sheep wander and are in need of people to help them find their way back to the fold.

Ministering, being a good friend and a good neighbor, is one way that members of the church and the Malad Stake can help those people wandering in life. President Jensen continued that there are no perfect people, no perfect leaders, nor any perfect families, which means there is always a need for someone to reach out to help and serve.

Following President Jensen was Sister Patty Carter, speaking on the blessings of teaching her family through the new Come, Follow Me curriculum. While the home centered, church supported teaching for both individuals and

families has been in place for five years, many families are still working to find a pattern that fits with their busy lives.

Sister Carter, a mother of eight, admits that over the last several years, they too have had spurts of success and then lulls again in their family study time. But because of its importance, she and her family worked together to find a time that they could study the scriptures. Eventually the family agreed to an early wake up to start their morning with their Come, Follow Me study. As a mother, Sister Carter is grateful to begin the morning in a way that she says, “better equipped as I send them out into the world and better guarded against those things they face every day.”

Visiting authority Elder Robert Smith then spoke to the congregation, speaking on the importance of gospel learning happening in the home and as a family. He pointed out, “We have a paradigm shift- you can’t drop off the kids and imagine their gospel learning will happen.” As has been taught by many over the last few years, families need to ensure gospel study is happening for their children by carrying it out at home. He concluded by saying, “Your leaders have shared that Malad is no longer insulated or isolated from the world. Home learning is more important now than ever.”

Elder Smith continued his discussion on family Come, Follow Me study as he led a panel of parents who discussed what family study looks like for them as. With questions such as “How did you start your CFM study?”, “What are the blessings of consistent, daily efforts of studying CFM?” and How has studying the scriptures through on CFM brought the family closer in their relationship to Heavenly Father?” the panel shared tender mercies, insights and

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an honest look at what scripture looked like in each of their homes.

Each person pointed out that it is challenging to have consistent study time but as they continue their efforts, pieces of it have fallen into place. Sometimes gospel discussions happen one on one, are led by their children or happen in between other daily events. But they have all noticed greater family unity, the spirit being in their homes and the comfort of knowing that they will be blessed simply by their efforts.

At the conclusion of the discussion Elder Smith pointed out that, “No generation has had a greater access to the words of the Lord. There is just no excuse to not take advantage of that great blessing. Make study time an opportunity to meet with the savior and bask in His grace, rather than feeling like this is a burden.”

Shifting the discussion, President Jason Sperry, First Councilor in the Stake Presidency, talked about the important role Young Single Adult (YSA) members have. YSA members, those ages 18-31, may seem to slip between the cracks as they branch out away from their families and have yet to start their own. President Sperry pointed out what great value they add with their experience and talents and what growth they still have ahead of them.

Counseling both YSA members and others, he urged them to recognize how much they can help and serve. The phase of life that they are in might be just a stepping stone to where they want to be, whether it involves careers, education or families, but it is still a real part of their life. Quoting Elder M. Russel Ballard, he read, “Marital status has nothing to do with one’s capacity to serve.” He concluded by saying to the YSA members, “We see you. We love you. We need you.” Elder Smith followed President Sperry with a

Message from Senator Kelly Anthon

Dear Friends in Oneida County,

As the legislative session winds down, there is still much to do in the Idaho State Senate. We are getting close to fulfilling our Constitutional duty to balance the budget – a task that is required before we can adjourn for the year.

I still have a number of bills that I am carrying that I am hopeful will get ‘over the finish line’ and become law. These

include a state prohibition on illegal aliens voting in local elections, a bill protecting innocent Idahoans from being labeled “domestic terrorists” by the government, and my continued efforts to lower property taxes.

Despite the work yet to do, much good has been accomplished. My bill to prevent the use of Environment, Social, and Governance standards in public construction and procurement has passed

THANK YOU

The Oneida County Fire District along with the Oneida County Volunteer Fire Department would like to send a BIG thank you to the Idaho State Legislators, our brotherhood of firefighters, and the public for their financial support. Every time someone purchases a Fire Fighter License Plate, the additional fees go back into the local communities in the form of grant

and two bills to further protect our Second Amendment rights are poised to become law. Once the session ends, I look forward to spending time in Malad, meeting with citizen groups and updating everyone on the session.

Sincerely, Senator Kelly Anthon, District 27 (Representing Oneida County)

panel of YSA members to discuss the address given by President and Sister Nelson in May of 2022 entitled “Choices for Eternity.” In their discussion, the members discussed the importance of knowing their identity as children of God, how that helped them make decisions in their lives, how it changed their perspective on daily life and how it helped them as they interacted with others.

The general session began Sunday morning, again, with words by President Jensen. Commentating on some of his favorite scriptures in John, he discussed how Jesus Christ taught his disciples how to come closer to God and to abide in Him.

President Jensen bore testimony that as members of The Church of Jesus Christ, we have a responsibility to love and help others as His disciples. He said, “As ministering brothers and sisters we should visit other families, get to know them and be able to learn of them. Then we will come “to know of their sorrows hidden in their hearts” to serve and uplift them.” President Jensen reminded that members should keep in mind they are representing the Savior and as they do, the right words and the right actions will come. He finished by saying, “Be more forgiving and more loving. Let us love our families and love our neighbors like Jesus would.”

Several youth and YSA members addressed the congregation, speaking of how the various programs and organizations of The Church of Jesus Christ have helped them find joy. Sister Daisy Huckaby related a story from girls’ camp and how has come to know, trust in and love the Lord through the children and youth program. Brother Porter Allen spoke of finding joy, salvation and exaltation in the home by following the youth guidelines that serve as a foundation of making good choices. Brother Landon Smith, a recent-

ly returned missionary, shared how his purpose on his mission was to help people find joy as they were brought to the gospel and as they developed a relationship with Heavenly Father.

Sister Bethany Gunther spoke about how she finds joy in making and keeping sacred covenants in the temple. Through personal experience, she has learned that the joy and knowledge found through temple covenants far outway the temporarily fixes of the world.

Sister Vickie Kent, stake relief society president, addressed the concern that for many, ministering isn’t being done. Relating to the “ministering gap” Elder Gong spoke of in General Conference, Sister Kent pointed out that there are many more who acknowledge going ministering than those that report being ministered to. She reminded the congregation that while we shouldn’t have a checklist mindset, we need to be sure we make special efforts to go out to minister to others. She taught, “There is a deeper meaning to ministering when we bring the Savior's love to neighbors and friends.”

President and Sister Holly of the Utah Ogden Mission addressed the congregation together as they shared their message of missionary work. As missionaries and members speak of the gospel, the light of Christ within each of us will recognize the language of the spirit and draw people to the gospel. Relating back to his experience as a missionary in Japan, President Holly compared mission efforts to using chopsticks. He talked of the steady influence members have in sharing the gospel and how it is coupled with the energy and focus that proselyting missionaries bring, which is all directed by the hand of God.

President and Sister Merrill of the Brigham City temple next spoke of the blessings of the temple. They taught that the greatest blessing of Heavenly Father’s priesthood pow-

er is to seal families together for eternity through the temple. As individuals make sacred covenants in the temple, they bind themselves to Christ and by doing so, move along the path of eternal life.

Elder Smith gave his final thoughts to conclude the conference, beginning with his love and appreciation for the leaders of the Malad Stake. Like so many before him had spoken of, Elder Smith talked about finding joy through gospel living. He asked, “What joy do you receive from the gospel? Do you focus on your lack or inadequacy? Let us change our perspective to see the privileges and blessings not burdens and condemnations.”

Reading from 3rd Nephi 17, Elder Smith talked about how the Lord invited the Nephite he was teaching to bring their lame, injured, ill or afflicted in any way, to come and be healed. Elder Smith taught that Jesus Christ expressed compassion to people that were whole and asked them to bring their afflicted to him. He especially pointed out that as those that were whole brought their friends and family that were in need of healing, they were both blessed.

He likened this to experience to ministering and that as members bring those in need of Jesus Christ to Him, they are also blessed. He said, “When we bring others to the savior, we come to him as well. It is a privilege to minister to others and bring them to Jesus Christ. It is a great privilege to represent Jesus Christ. It is a privilege to testify of Jesus Christ. May we all leave this conference filled with joy.”

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Friday, June 30, and Saturday, July 1 in the Knight’s Castle in the 2nd Ward Church 9:30 – 10:00 (after Opening Ceremony)

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Saturday Only 4:00 – 4:30 (after Finale)

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monies. Oneida County Fire District was awarded some of this money in 2022 for help with the purchase of Fire Prevention Handouts. These items are given to our local elementary school children every October. It is such a joy to be able to serve our community and be able to provide educational materials to our local youth!

July 2, 2023, at 5:00 in 2nd Ward Chapel

“History of the Logan Temple”

by Robert Washburn

Malad was in the Logan Temple District for 128 years so its history is partly Malad’s history. Music by Malad Valley Men’s Welsh Chorus. Refreshments will be served.

5

YEARS AGO (2018)

Viva Burrie was named the Honored Pioneer for this year’s 4th of July parade. Born on December 22, 1922 in Benson Ward, Utah, a small farming community near Smithfield, she and her husband Jay Burrie moved to Daniels in 1943. She remembers that the Daniels area did not receive electricity until 1950, and so the chores were all done in true pioneer fashion. The washing machine was run by a gas powered engine. In 1950, the Burries built the home on Bannock street where Viva has continued to live, even after Jay passed away in 1999. Viva has been committed to decades of service and devotion to the LDS church, and an inspiration to her children and grandchildren.

The town of Samaria invited visitors to the Welsh Festival to take a trip to the southwest of town for the Samaria Sesquicentennial celebration. Samaria was settled in 1868, and chose to mark the occasion of its 150th year with a series of special events and activities. Pony rides, baby animals, Welsh pancakes, gold panning, and many other hands-on activities for children and adults alike are planned for Malad Valley Heritage Square during the weekend of the festival.

Restoration of the Jesse James Susan Palmer cabin located on the Palmer Ranch west of Malad City began in earnest. The rock foundation was was placed and new floor support logs were intricately notched together. Afterward, the original log walls were stacked

back up and pine flooring was nailed down.

10 YEARS AGO

(2013)

Myron and Nola Jones are being honored July 4, as Malad’s Honored Pioneers for 2013.

The Oneida County Farm Bureau Woman’s Committee has chosen Rosealane Tubbs as the 2013 Oneida County Farm Bureau Woman of the Year.

The Malad Area Chamber of Commerce is gearing up for a fun Malad 4th of July celebration. The theme for the 2013 event is “What America’s About”.

The 9th annual Malad Valley Welsh Festival will host lots of new activities this year. The Family History Day on Thursday, June 27, the Festival on Friday and Saturday, June 28 – 29, and the male vocalist concert at the Presbyterian Church on Sunday, June 30.

The “M” on the mountain above Malad recently had a facelift. The Malad High Student Council for the 2012 -

2013 school year along with the 2013 - 2014 student council spent Monday May 20, making the “M” look white and bright again.

Sue Evans was presented the 2013 Modern Woodman Hero Award recently by her friend and co-worker, Nancy Asay.

15 YEARS AGO

(2008)

The Malad Area Chamber of Commerce has selected Marvin and Sandra Hess to lead Malad’s 2008 Independence Day Parade.

journey and almost 1/2 block away, the “Goose” donated to the town by Merrill Price has a new home. By the evening, a group of children had already swept it clean.

Elder Jeremy Jay Jones has been called to serve in the Peru Trujillo Mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He will enter the MTC in Provo on July 1, 1998.

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The Malad Chamber of Commerce will be honoring “Hometown Heroes” in the 4th of July parade this year. They will recognize the communities “Heroes of Education” which will include retired schoolteachers from the Oneida School District. Retired educators are the following: Ila Elcock, Lucile Harrison, Dorothy Lewis, Lynn Stayner, Carol Dawn Willie, Betty Crowther, Martha Maag, AJay Jones, Betty Jones, Terry Jones, Lloyd Sorensen, Helen Ward, Dick Spahr, Faye Jones, Tim Burnett, Wendell Smith, Dale Daniels, Karen Marble, Brent and Diane Winward, Earl and Anne Gillies, Kent Scott, Tim Thorpe, Lynn Nalder, Frank Madsen, Emma Louise Davis Chambers, Byron and Virginia Knutsen, Nedra Gleed and Deon Hansen. Lindsay Jacobson was honored by the Oneida Education Association at Malad Elementary as a “Friend of Education” for her volunteer work at the school. She was presented the award at the Malad Elementary Awards Assembly in May.

Elder Kenneth Brandon Ward, son of Kenneth and Tracy Ward, of Malad, has received a call to serve a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Brazil Salvador Mission. He will enter the MTC on July 1, 1998.

E. Brett Horsley, D.O., received the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree during commencement exercises at Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine in Kirksville, Missouri. He is the son of E. Spence and Debbie F. Horsley.

Twelve-year-old Heather Cosby daughter of Jennie and Ron Bridges, has become Malad’s first state winner in the Patriotism Essay Contest, sponsored annually by Lions Clubs nationwide.

35 YEARS AGO (1988)

Miniature Golf has come to 14 South Main in Malad. Owners Marty and Kim Thorpe opened the gates to Malad’s newest entertainment Friday June 17. They say they plan to be open seven days a week from now until next fall. A Grand Opening and ribbon cutting is scheduled for June 25.

ton-Thiokol’s contest to design an emblem for the company’s Space Operations Division. The two men’s entries, individually submitted, were combined by Morton-Thiokol to make the winning emblem. Jones designed the lettering for the logo, which encircles a space design done by Busenbark.

his duties in Boise on Aug. 1.

55 YEARS AGO (1968)

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This position requires good customer service skills, focus, and attention to detail. It involves interacting with the public and the legal system that includes processing of driver’s licensing and civil and criminal paperwork.

The position pays $16.00/hour paid bi-weekly and is for 19.5 hours a week.

Applicants must be a United States Citizen, at least 18 years of age with a high school diploma or a GED, with no felony convictions or conviction of an offense that would be considered a felony if committed in Idaho.

If you are interested, please pick up an application from the Driver’s License office or email tammywilliams@oneidasheriff.net to be sent one. This position is open 6/7/2023 and remains open until filled. You can call Tammy Williams at (208) 766-4817 ext. 8 if you have questions or require further information, please leave a message if there is no answer.

25 YEARS AGO (1998)

It took weeks of planning, and a new foundation had to be prepared on the ground, and at a “Snail’s” pace, with the help of a caterpillar in back and a tractor in front, the “Blue Goose” moved slowly down 4400 West, in Samaria, enroute to its new home on the Samaria City Park. Moving the century-old structure turned into an all-day job. A five-hour

A Grand Opening is slated for Texaco Central Service and managers Brent Mills and Troy Rowan are enthusiastic about having everyone stop in to see all the changes they’ve made. A glass dome solarium complete with tables and chairs styled in the Malad Dragon colors of orange and black will be one highlight of the Grand Opening event.

Rod Jones of Malad has been named cofirst place winner, along with J.S. Busenbark of Brigham City in Mor-

Join the Malad Valley Welsh Society

Dues: $10 per year

Members receive 2 issues of the Welsh Society newsletter and opportunity to attend 3 Welsh-themed events.

Mail your dues to P.O. Box 308, Malad, ID 83252 or join at the Malad Valley Welsh Festival – June 30-July 1.

45 YEARS AGO (1978)

Joining the Oneida County ambulance staff last week were five volunteers who recently completed an emergency medical training course.

New emergency medical technicians are Dale Ward, Ronley Jones, Lyde Facer and Ralph and Kathy Burton.

Lawrence Jones, president of First Bank and Trust of Idaho announced this week the appointment of Kevin J. Williams as assistant loan officer and assistant vice president at the main Malad office.

Colen H. Sweeten Jr., Oneida County District Court Clerk, auditor and recorder last week notified the County Commission of his intend to resign from his post citing a recent appointment as executive director of the Idaho Association of Counties. He will begin

Lieutenant Lewis R. Andersen, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Andersen, has been promoted to the rank of lieutenant while serving with his unit aboard the attack carrier, USS Kitty Hawk, located in the Gulf of Tonkin. Sergeant Burke E. Peterson has been commended by the U.S. Army for being selected to represent the 46th Artillery Group to compete in the Outstanding Enlisted Man of the Year Program at Fort Carson, Colorado.

Oneida County boys attending the University of Idaho’s Conservation Camp at Alpine 4-H Camp east of Idaho Falls this month are Wynn Anderson, John Hobson, David Colton and Stanley Isaacson.

Danny Blaisdell and Michael Asay received trophies at the Idaho Junior Hereford Association field day held at the ranch of Irvin Harrop and Sons at Rigby. The trophy won by Danny was for first place, and Michael won third place in the Mix and Match competition.

1988 Central Service—Central Service employees Denyse Mills and Phyllis Stayner check out the solarium prior to the Grand Opening

1988 Mini-Golf—Kim and Marty Thorpe show off the stations on their mini golf course now open at 14 South Main along the Deep Creek Channel

1988 Thiokol—Donna and Rod Jones and their daughter Sara model Morton-Thiokol jackets presented to them all after Rod was named co-winner in the company’s emblem contest for the Space Division

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ON THIS DAY

June 22, 168 BC: The Romans defeated the Macedonians under King Perseus at the Battle of Pydna, which marked the end of the Macedonian monarchy and allowed Rome's annexation of Macedonia.

June 23, 1868: American inventor Christopher Latham Sholes and two others were granted a patent for a typewriter.

June 24, 1947: American businessman Kenneth Arnold saw a number of objects “flying like saucers” while piloting a small plane over Mount Rainier in Washington; it was considered the first

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modern sighting of UFOs and gave rise to the term flying saucer.

June 25, 1876: George Armstrong Custer made his last stand with the 7th Cavalry at the Battle of the Little Bighorn.

June 26, 1977: Elvis Presley performed in public for the last time.

June 27, 1844: Joseph Smith, founder of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, was murdered by an armed mob in Carthage, Illinois.

June 28, 1914: Archduke Franz Ferdinand,

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Friend Crystal Kimberling asked me to give a presentation to the Summer School kids on our community’s Welsh Heritage. I prepared a little something on the fight between the red (Celtic) and white (Anglo-Saxon) dragons. I showed them where Wales was on the map. Then, I worked to tie it all together as to why we are the Malad Dragons. Part way through the presentation, I brought out the Welsh flag and asked if anyone knew which country this flag represented. Now remember, we had been talking about Wales and dragons. The kids were being very attentive. You could have heard a pin drop at this point when a little gal on the front row, probably a kindergarten student, just uttered in the most awe-struck voice, “It’s the United Dragons of America.” She caught me by

surprise! The United Dragons of America??

Actually, it is an astute summary of where this valley stands. It really doesn’t matter if your ancestors were Welsh, we are all united in our love of Dragons. At the end of the presentation, I asked if anyone had any questions. A little guy, again on the front

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heir to the Austro-Hungarian throne, and his consort, Sophie, were assassinated by Gavrilo Princip in Sarajevo, Bosnia, precipitating the outbreak of World War I.

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row, asked, “Are Dragons real?” This time, I wasn’t surprised and I answered, “I’m a Dragon and I’m real.”

Coming soon on June 30 and July 1, the United Dragons of America are meeting at the City Park to celebrate our Good Life. We hope to see the whole valley there.

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Malad 4th of July FUN RUN 2023

Tuesday, July 4

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

U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION N.D., Plaintiff, vs.

SHEILA F. CLARK (DECEASED), AS TRUSTEE OF THE RALPH T. CLARK AND SHEILA F. CLARK IRREVOCABLE TRUST AGREEMENT, DATED THE 3RD DAY OF NOVEMBER 2008; UNKNOWN SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE OF THE RALPH T. CLARK AND SHEILA F. CLARK IRREVOCABLE TRUST AGREEMENT, DATED THE 3RD DAY OF NOVEMBER 2008; SHEILA F. CLARK (DECEASED) AND THE UNKNOWN HEIRS, ASSIGNS AND DEVISEES OF SHEILA F. CLARK; RALPH T. CLARK (DECEASED) AND THE UNKNOWN HEIRS, ASSIGNS AND DEVISEES OF RALPH T. CLARK; STATE OF IDAHO DHW - DIVISION OF MEDICAID; STATE OF IDAHO, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND WELFARE, ESTATE RECOVERY; ONEIDA COUNTY TREASURER; TREASURE VALLEY HOME SOLUTIONS; SHAWN CLARK; SUE DAWN CLARK AKA SUE DAWN BLACK; DOES I THROUGH XX, Defendants.

Case No.: CV36-23-0040

SUMMONS FOR PUBLICATION

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE

On Tuesday, the 10th day of October, 2023, at the hour of 10:00 o'clock a.m. of said day at Amerititle, 31 S. Main, Payette, in the County of Payette, State of Idaho, Ryan M. Fawcett, as Successor Trustee, will sell at public auction, to the highest bidder, for cash, in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the time of sale, the following described real property situated in the County of Payette, State of Idaho, and described as follows, to-wit:

Lot 5 in Block 2 of the Amended Plat Of Freeman-Slatter Subdivision, according to the official plat thereof, filed in Book 5 of Plats at Page(s) 23, Records of Payette County, Idaho.

The Successor Trustee has no knowledge of a more particular description of the above-referenced real property, but for purposes of compliance with Section 60-113, Idaho Code , the Successor Trustee has been informed that the street address of 304 NW 9th St., Fruitland, Idaho, is sometimes associated with said real property.

Said sale will be made without covenant or warranty regarding title, possession or encumbrances to satisfy the obligation secured by and pursuant to the power of sale conferred in the Deed of Trust executed by GORDON DARWIN LEAVITT, an Unmarried Man , Grantor, to Ryan M. Fawcett, Successor Trustee, for the benefit and security of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., recorded August 19, 2022 as Instrument No. 447345, Mortgage records of Payette County , Idaho; and assigned to the IDAHO HOUSING AND FINANCE ASSOCIATION by Assignment of Deed of Trust recorded on May 4, 2023, as Instrument No. 450778, Mortgage records of Payette County , Idaho. THE ABOVE GRANTOR IS NAMED TO COMPLY WITH SECTION 45-1506 (4)(a), IDAHO CODE . NO REPRESENTATION IS MADE THAT HE IS, OR IS NOT, PRESENTLY RESPONSIBLE FOR THIS OBLIGATION.

Said sale is a public auction for which the bid price must be paid immediately upon close of bidding by certified funds in the form of cashier’s checks, certified checks, or valid money orders only. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason whatsoever, the successful bidder’s exclusive and sole remedy shall be the return of actual monies paid to the Successor Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse.

The default for which this sale is to be made is the failure to pay when due, monthly installment payments under the Deed of Trust Note dated August 18, 2022, in the amount of $2,375.64 each, for the months of November, 2022 through May, 2023, inclusive . All delinquent payments are now due, plus accumulated late charges, plus all escrow advances, plus any costs or expenses associated with this foreclosure. The accrued interest is at the rate of 5.50% per annum from October 1, 2022, and the Beneficiary elects to sell or cause the trust property to be sold to satisfy said obligation. The principal balance owing as of this date on the obligation secured by said Deed of Trust is $367,722.07, plus accrued interest at the rate of 5.50% per annum from October 1, 2022.

DATED This 9th day of June, 2023.

TO: SHEILA F. CLARK (DECEASED), AS TRUSTEE OF THE RALPH T. CLARK AND SHEILA F. CLARK IRREVOCABLE TRUST AGREEMENT, DATED THE 3RD DAY OF NOVEMBER 2008; UNKNOWN SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE OF THE RALPH T. CLARK AND SHEILA F. CLARK IRREVOCABLE TRUST AGREEMENT, DATED THE 3RD DAY OF NOVEMBER 2008; SHEILA F. CLARK (DECEASED) AND THE UNKNOWN HEIRS, ASSIGNS AND DEVISEES OF SHEILA F. CLARK; RALPH T. CLARK (DECEASED) AND THE UNKNOWN HEIRS, ASSIGNS AND DEVISEES OF RALPH T. CLARK; SUE DAWN CLARK AKA SUE DAWN BLACK; DOES I THROUGH XX:

NOTICE: YOU HAVE BEEN SUED BY U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION N.D., the Plaintiff in the District Court in and for Oneida County, Idaho, Case No. CV3623-0040.

The nature of the claim against you is for, among other things, the judicial foreclosure of the real property located at 131 W 400 N, MALAD CITY, ID 83252.

Any time after 21 days following the last publication of this summons, the court may enter a judgment against you without further notice, unless prior to that time you have filed a written response in the proper form, including the Case No., and paid any required filing fee to the Clerk of the Court at 10 W. Court St., Malad, ID 83252 (208) 766-4116, and served a copy of your response on the Plaintiff’s attorney at 702 W. Idaho St., Suite 1100, Boise, D 83702, (208) 863-4401.

A copy of the Summons and Complaint can be obtained by contacting either the Clerk of the Court or the attorney for Plaintiff. If you wish legal assistance, you should immediately retain an attorney to advise you in this matter.

Dated 5/23/2023 2:24:39 pm

Clerk of the District Court

By: Diane Skidmore Deputy #5502_T4_6-1-8-15-22-23

AMENDED NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE

On Tuesday, the 10th day of October, 2023, at the hour of 10:00 o'clock a.m. of said day at AmeriTitle, 31 S. Main, Payette, in the County of Payette, State of Idaho, Ryan M. Fawcett, as Successor Trustee, will sell at public auction, to the highest bidder, for cash, in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the time of sale, the following described real property situated in the County of Payette, State of Idaho, and described as follows, to-wit:

Lots 4 and 5 in Block 6 of Park Addition to Payette, according to the official plat thereof, filed in Book 1 of Plats and Page(s) 7, Records of Payette County, Idaho.

The Successor Trustee has no knowledge of a more particular description of the above-referenced real property, but for purposes of compliance with Section 60113, Idaho Code , the Successor Trustee has been informed that the street address of 422 N. 10 th St., Payette, Idaho, is sometimes associated with said real property. Said sale will be made without covenant or warranty regarding title, possession or encumbrances to satisfy the obligation secured by and pursuant to the power of sale conferred in the Deed of Trust executed by KYLE E COATNEY, Unmarried Man, Grantor, to Ryan M. Fawcett, Successor Trustee, for the benefit and security of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. , recorded May 13, 2022, as Instrument No. 445547, Mortgage records of Payette County, Idaho; and assigned to the IDAHO HOUSING AND FINANCE ASSOCIATION by Assignment of Deed of Trust recorded on April 18, 2023, as Instrument No. 450565, Mortgage records of Payette County, Idaho. THE ABOVE GRANTOR IS NAMED TO COMPLY WITH SECTION 45-1506 (4)(a), IDAHO CODE . NO REPRESENTATION IS MADE THAT HE IS, OR IS NOT, PRESENTLY RESPONSIBLE FOR THIS OBLIGATION.

Said sale is a public auction for which the bid price must be paid immediately upon close of bidding by certified funds in the form of cashier’s checks, certified checks, or valid money orders only. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason whatsoever, the successful bidder’s exclusive and sole remedy shall be the return of actual monies paid to the Successor Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse.

The default for which this sale is to be made is the failure to pay when due, monthly installment payments under the Deed of Trust Note dated May 12, 2022, in the amount of $1,444.43 each, for the months of November, 2022 through April, 2023, inclusive . All delinquent payments are now due, plus accumulated late charges, plus all escrow advances, plus any costs or expenses associated with this foreclosure. The accrued interest is at the rate of 4.875% per annum from October 1, 2022, and the Beneficiary elects to sell or cause the trust property to be sold to satisfy said obligation. The principal balance owing as of this date on the obligation secured by said Deed of Trust is $238,812.39, plus accrued interest at the rate of 4.875% per annum from October 1, 2022.

DATED This 9 th day of June, 2023.

RYAN M. FAWCETT, a Member of the Idaho State Bar, SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE

Publishing: 6/15/2023, 6/22/2023, 6/29/2023, 7/6/2023

RYAN M. FAWCETT, a Member of the Idaho State Bar, SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE Publishing: 6/15/2023, 6/22/2023, 6/29/2023, 7/6/2023

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE is hereby given that a public hearing will be held on Wednesday, the 5th day of July 2023, at 6:00 p.m., at the Oneida County Event Center, 459 South Main Malad City, Oneida County, Idaho, before the Oneida County Planning and Zoning Commission for the purpose of hearing and reviewing public comment regarding Rezoning from Agricultural District to a Rural Residential District. Reasons for the Rezone will be a proposed Minor Subdivision located at approximately at 1600 N. 5600 W., Oneida County, Idaho. This request is being made by Ben Naylor, representing Savvy Investments, LLC. The public is invited to attend said hearing and to present written or oral testimony for or against the proposed Rezone. Written comments must be submitted to the Oneida County Planning and Zoning Administrator, 30 North 100 West, Malad City, Idaho, before said hearing. #5507_T2_6-15-22-23

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE is hereby given that a public hearing will be held on Wednesday, the 5th day of July 2023, at 7:00 p.m., at the Oneida County Event Center, 459 South Main Malad City, Oneida County, Idaho, before the Oneida County Planning and Zoning Commission for the purpose of hearing and reviewing public comment regarding Rezoning from Agricultural District to a Rural Residential District. Reasons for the Rezone will be to propose a Large Subdivision with 20 5-acre lots, located approximately at 4375 N. 3900 W. Oneida County, Idaho. This request is being made by Allen Nielson representing, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and Kingdom of God, Incorporated. The public is invited to attend said hearing and to present written or oral testimony for or against the proposed Rezone. Written comments must be submitted to the Oneida County Planning and Zoning Administrator, 30 North 100 West, Malad City, Idaho, before said hearing.

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

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF SHIRLEE M. WARD, Deceased.

Case No. CV36-23-0074 NOTICE TO CREDITORS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed personal representative of the above-named decedent. All persons having claims against the said 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: 06/07/2023

/s/ Jesse Ward

Jesse N. Ward

1328 Willard

Pocatello, ID 83201

Publishing: 6/22/2023, 6/29/2023, 7/6/2023

History a Focus of Welsh Festival

One of the main purposes of the Malad Valley Welsh Festival is to preserve and celebrate the pioneer heritage of Oneida County. The Festival, to be held June 30 – July 2 this year, will feature many opportunities to learn about the history of this area. Much of the history involves Welsh pioneers, but there will be events of interest to everyone, whether or not a family has lived here for generations or just moved here last week. See the schedule at www.welshfestival. com.

Displays

In the fall of 2022, Jean Thomas received a phone call from a curator at a museum in Garden City (near Boise), wanting to know if the Malad museum would be interested in a Welsh Bible. Jean said, “yes,” thinking it was probably one that was brought across the Plains with the pioneers in the 1860s. When the very large, very heavy package arrived, everyone was surprised to find a Bible written in Welsh and illustrated with beautiful lithographs; the printing date was 1588. Although the leather cover was very worn, the perfect condition of the pages indicates that the Bible is a reproduc -

tion (probably from the late 1800s), but it is still a wonderful addition to the collection of Welsh artifacts to be displayed at the Welsh Festival.

Another Welsh Bible will again be on display at the Festival although the provenance of this other large Bible is less of a mystery. In 1915 the pastor of the Presbyterian Church donated the Bible to the church, and a few years ago Lucile Harrison, an elder of the local Presbyterian Church, donated this Bible, also dated 1588, to the Oneida County Library.

To further promote the pioneer heritage of the Valley, family trees and census records of over 30 of the first families to settle Oneida County will be on display at the Festival. Attendees in the past have been able to make connections related to their family histories through these displays.

A Walk Through Wales

Because so many of the pioneer settlers of Malad Valley came from Wales and because few people will ever have the opportunity to visit Wales, a photo exhibit called “A Walk Through Wales” will transport Festival

Cherie Smith was born on October 8, 1949 in Malad, Idaho and passed away on June 14, 2023 in St. George, Utah at the age of 73.

Cherie was born to Karl Maeser Smith and Retha Dukes of Holbrook, Idaho where she was raised on the family ranch along with her five brothers and sisters. She spent the summers on the ranch riding and exercising the horses for her dad and then spent the winters in Malad. She attended school at Malad Elementary and Malad Junior and Senior High. While there she was involved in Rodeo and was a cheerleader for many years. She later attended Ricks College for a year.

Mom then married Nolan Allen Blaisdell, and together they had four children. Christoffer Allen (Barbara) Blaisdell of St. George, Utah; Heather (James) Clark of Downey, Idaho; Kimberly (Josh) Skidmore of Ogden, Utah; John Brody (Jaime) of Malad, Idaho. Their raised their family on a farm in St. John.

While raising her family, Cherie was always involved in the community. For many years, she taught gymnastics to several children. She and her children were involved in 4-H and she was a 4-H leader for several years. Cherie also spent many hours helping to reopen the swimming pool. She later went back to school and became a cosmetologist where she cut hair for many years. She loved meeting new people and made many friends along the way.

Cherie loved her family and the Gospel. She was a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in several different callings, with Young Women’s being her favorite. She later served another mission.

Nolan and Cherie later divorced and she moved to St. George, Utah. Mother loved the heat, which helped with her health conditions. She loved the history of her ancestors that helped settle the valley. She always felt at home in St. George.

It was there that she met and fell in love with Ernest Malan. They were married and made their home in Ivins, Utah where they started up their horse

attendees back to this beautiful little country through pictures of castles, churches, sheep, fishing villages, landmarks, and green, green scenery. It is said that the Welsh pioneers chose to settle at the base of the Samaria Mountains because the area reminded them of Wales. During this long spring, the green on the hills, mountains, and valleys evokes thoughts of Wales.

All displays will be in the Cultural Hall of the church building adjacent Malad City Park on both days of the Festival.

Wagon Rides

Wagon rides along the historic Gold Road (North Main), the Old Bannack Trail (an offshoot of the Oregon Trail), and other routes in Malad will take visitors past sites that have historic significance to early Malad. The wagon rides are scheduled for both Friday and Saturday; passengers can board the wagons near the Library. Guides will tell the stories of the historic sites as the wagons travel along the streets of old Malad.

Other Events Celebrating History

Tours of the 140-year-old Pres -

byterian Church and programs in the nearly 110-year-old former Tabernacle of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (now the 2nd-4th-5th Ward building) will show the beauty and history of these early buildings.

The Malad Middle School MathCounts

Team, under the supervision of teacher Kathy Atkinson, will organize pioneer games to show kids of all ages how pioneer children and youth entertained themselves while crossing the Plains.

A visit to Samaria’s Heritage Square will be like a trip back in time as visitors will be able to walk through pioneer-era cabins, read about the Welsh emigration to Malad Valley, and eat authentic Welsh foods.

Fireside

The Festival’s concluding event will be a Sunday Fireside where the history of the 139-year-old Logan Temple will be presented by Robert Washburn. The Malad Stake was part of the Logan Temple District from 1884 to 2012, so the history of that temple is part of the history of many families in Malad. The Fireside is on Sunday, July 2, at 5:00 p.m. in the 2nd

Ward building. Come to the Welsh Festival and learn about the history of this Malad Valley, first settled in the 1860s. The historic displays are partially funded

All activities and events planned for June 30-July 1 at the Malad City Park, 2nd Ward Church, and adjacent parking lots must be approved by the Welsh Festival Committee, which has the entire area reserved. No solicitations or campaigning will be allowed. Please call Malad City Hall (208-766-4010).

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WELSH FESTIVAL VENDORS

ALL vendors at the Malad Valley Welsh Festival must be registered as vendors and pay applicable vendor fees. Anyone not registered will not be allowed to sell food, drinks, crafts, or other goods at the Festival. Please contact Roxanne Albretsen for information (208-766-4777). Nonprofit organizations must register as vendors.

riding business—the Trails End Guest Ranch. They provided riding lessons and trail rides to people form all over, and would take them on beautiful scenic rides along the red cliffs of Ivins. One of the places they loved to show people were the amazing petroglyphs that were not far from their home. They loved their horses and dogs, with Buddy being her beloved companion for many years.

They later moved into the city of St. George where they spent the rest of their days. Mom took care of Frank until he passed away from dementia. Frank had three children from a previous marriage: Kelly (Kenny) Littleton; John (Allison) Malan; and Timothy (Hilda) Malan.

Cherie was preceded in death by her parents Karl and Retha, her husband Frank, and her sister Kathleen.

She is survived by her four children, Chris, Heather, Kim and John, as well as her stepchildren Kelly, John, and Timothy, sixteen grandchildren, and one great grandchild, Isabella Thomas.

She is also survived by her sister Ramona (Neal) Hughes of Samaria, Idaho; Lisa (John) Hummel of Malad, Idaho; her brothers David (Nadean) Smith of Jerome, Idaho; and Kent (Pat) Smith of Holbrook, Idaho.

Funeral services will be held June 24, at 11:00 a.m. at the Spillsbury Mortuary in St. George. Viewing will start at ten and interment after the funeral at Ivins City Cemetery.

by

Bistline Family Foundation of the Idaho Community Foundation.

The frontpiece of one of the two Welsh Bibles which will be on display at the Festival.

EVENT APPROVAL

Cherie Smith Malan

CITY COUNCIL 6/14

Tree City USA

Gary Bates presented the Tree City USA Award to the council. The city has received the award for the last 24 years. In order to qualify for the designation, a city must have: 1) a tree committee 2) a tree ordnance 3) a minimum per capita expense for the care of trees (Malad spent over 21$ per resident) 4) and an official celebrate Arbor Day celebration. Six cities in Idaho received the Growth Award, including Malad. The Growth Award shows that there is a program in place that is actively making trees stronger. Malad has several, including the greenbelt program, a number of tree planting projects, and a tree inspection program. This is the city’s fourth time receiving the growth award, which is sponsored by the Idaho Dept of Lands and the Arbor Day Foundation.

Get Found First— Teresa McKnight and Bryce Johnson Teresa joined via Zoom with Bryce Johnson to discuss REDI (Regional Economic Development for Southeast Idaho). Its mission is to deliver services and programs that foster development and education, recruitment, and investment, as well as to elevate people in business and regional communities.

Sometimes rural regions lack resources to promote themselves as locations. Get Found First is from Blackfoot, and they provide branding for websites, Facebook pages, and other public facing promotion. They would potentially help develop a new logo, seal, and unified brand for the city, as well as a standardized website to create consistency. The cost will be discounted from $3500-5000 to $2500 for a one-time fee related to the creation of the site. The city was interested in an online payment processing portal, fee payment information, custom videos, and a hosting site for city ordinances. The council decided to research the matter for a month and then put it on the agenda for next time.

Resolution 20230614—Semisquin

centennial Celebration

A resolution to celebrate the 250th year since the Declaration of Independence was presented by County Attorney Cody Brower. A number of communities in Idaho have passed this or similar resolutions already. The resolution would ask the city to recognize the importance of the commemoration, invite other organizations to recognize its importance, and form a commission

to prepare for the event the town decides on. A resolution to pass the resolution and give the mayor the power to sign it was passed.

MOU

with AARP

The Memorandum of Understanding is in conjunction with the pickleball court. City Attorney Dustin Smith suggested that the MoU was more of a contract. It requires the city to create an outdoor space, include AARP branding, and so on. The requirements are met, other than a sign to brand the project. A motion to approve the MOU was made by Tyrell Neal and approved.

City Flower Beds

City flower beds on Main street were discussed. The potential to maintain the budget for the beds, but provide payment for the plants themselves in addition to the budget in order to prevent the caretaker from having to purchase replacement flowers throughout the season was discussed. The budget of $5K would effectively become the pay for the caretaker Jennifer Brown. A motion to approve the change was passed.

Planter Boxes

Coop

A proposal for placing flower boxes in front of the Co-op building was

received from Envision Solutions. The funding will come from a $1500 grant from Rocky Mountain Power. The issue was tabled until the mayor returns for next month’s meeting.

Iron Door Sidewalk

The Iron Door has begun selling food in front of their facility every Wednesday, and inviting others to do so as well. The issue involves the potential need for a vendor licenses. The council decided to examine the relevant ordinances before making any decisions.

Speed on North Main

The issue of the speed on North Main from 300 N to 600 N is currently 20 mph. It was noted that many drivers vastly exceed the limit on the road. The Sheriff requested a timeframe to station an officer for speed monitoring. Variations on flashing signs to alert drivers of the speed limit were discussed.

PZ

Jaime Olsen spoke to the council about Tory Richardson’s request to change from iWerks to another program for issuing building permits and documenting inspections. The new program would cost between 1500-2500 a year. Communication between the different entities involved in ap-

proving building permits and the building process were discussed as being inefficient.

Shelly Williams from the City PZ spoke to the council about the status of the review of city PZ ordinances. One of the issues discussed was the Impact Zone. PZ recommended accepting the new zoning map and ordinance related to the IZ. Those will need to be accepted by the county before a public hearing can be scheduled before passage. Tory requested that building permits also go through the PZ. Discussion of unenforced ordinances, fences, nuisance violations, etc were also had.

Sheriff Jones began with the dog pound. He reported that it needed repair. Mud on the outside of the building has become a problem for officers approaching it. Another heater might be needed. Numerous complaints have been received about 50 E.

Tyrell noted that a study was underway on the road to determine speeds and turn traffic out of Maverik. The state will recommend the signage that goes up. Any decision about the road must be passed through the state, who controls it.

Business License Business licenses were approved for a

food trailer and baked goods business called “Wishing Willow” owned by Sharilynn Nimer, a consulting and engineering business called “Landsteward Consulting, LLC” owned by Clayton T. Trapp, a cosmentology business owned by Kallie Rindlisbaker called “Wild Sage Co,” a pressure washing company owned by Copeland Orr called “K C Pressure Washing,” a backhoe and handyman service named “Bob’s Professional Team” owned by Bob Stokes, a fresh squeezed lemonade and dessert stand called “Funtastic Lemonade & Italian Sodas” owned by Leila Hoopes, and two KJs Fireworks stands owned by Matt Hansen.

Fourth of July

The final details for the city’s Fourth of July celebration were discussed, including some of the event scheduling and musical act arrangements. This year’s theme is “Peace. Love. Fireworks.”

Country Living Can be a Job

By Allison Eliason

Country living isn’t for everyone. In full disclosure, there are downsides to rural living, like the bugs and dust and the LONG drives to the gas station or the grocery store. But while there are a few drawbacks to life in the countryside, the merits of such a life more than make up for them.

When it comes to raising kids, this momma can’t think of a better place or lifestyle to be immersed in. Sure being away from the park or museum or the splash pad is a bummer, but I’ll take the acres to roam, the shop to tinker in and the dirt roads to ride bikes on over the urban hustle and bustle.

Aside from the never ending fun and memories that come from countless adventures on the ranch, the lessons learned from the hard work lasts a lifetime. The list of jobs kids can’t do on the ranch is probably too long to list, but the number of jobs they can do just might be longer. Time and time again they prove that they really are big enough, clever enough, strong enough and brave enough to do the toughest jobs. Of all the jobs out there, there are a handful of chores I would put at the top of the list for my kids to work merely for the lessons they teach.

The number one job I would put on the work list is moving

hand lines- a job that requires day in and day out dedication. In theory, moving hand lines is a simple job but for a young kid, the execution can be a lot more difficult. Balancing and carrying the long, heavy pipe can seem impossible, but little by little the strength and stamina comes. Stringing together a straight line of pipe can take some time perfect, but the daily repetition does just that. Taking the time to be sure that each connection is done right and tight the first time saves a lot of effort of going back and fixing those sections that have blown apart down the line. This is a job that doesn’t just grow a stand of hay, but literally grows a kid from the muscles to the mind.

High on my list of lesson-learning-work for my kids would be picking rock. This work is far from fun or entertaining. In fact, it might have been the most dreaded task I was ever asked to do. But eventually I realized that I got out of this job, exactly what I put in. Unlike moving hand lines, seeing the fruits of my labors was a long time coming. It wasn’t until I was running across the same ground in the swather or the tractor that I saw that my efforts at the start of this field work really mattered, even years later. I could see that the harder I worked to do a good job clearing out

BRAIN TEASERS

even the smallest rocks made a big difference. Simply put, a well picked field meant for a smooth ride. A poorly picked field led to a rough trip across the field and chewed up a lot of teeth on the swather, making for even more work. Even in the most menial of tasks, it's important to do good work because you get out what you put in.

Speaking of tractor work, I want each of my kids to have a chance to work in a simple, open cab tractor. These days, the tractors are getting fancier and more luxurious than a lot of cars with GPS auto pilot, AC, radio, and even adjustable seats! There’s a lot of lessons those simple, old tractors can teach that every kid needs a chance to learn. First, that some of those luxuries are just that- an added bonus not a

necessity. AC and radios are not necessary to get the work done. Yes, they sure do make it more enjoyable, but they are also a privilege that shouldn’t be overlooked. Second, paying attention to the details of the equipment, the sounds it is making, the way its moving, and how it is driving, is a crucial part of the work. Ignoring those little details can be the difference between a small breakdown or a total shutdown. FInally, recognizing just how difficult and uncomfortable the work can be helps you appreciate the blessings and fortune that have come your way in even the simplest of ways like AC and a radio.

Every kid should have a turn to working thinning beets, the old school way. Going through, pulling the little beets starts might seem counter intu-

itive, but the sacrifice of pulling the very seeds that were just sown is a critical step to growing hardy beets. If each beet planted were left to grow, the roots wouldn’t have the space, water, or nutrients needed to grow into their potential. Pulling those starts by hand gives a direct connection to the sacrifice of each start pulled. Every harvest requires great sacrifice in one way or another.

Finally, I want each of my kids the responsibility of taking care of an animal, another life that depends on them. Whether it is the chickens in the coop, the orphaned bottle calf, their 4H steers or the family dog, the details don’t matter. The simple lesson is that if they shirk their job, it isn’t just a chore not getting done, but it is life that is lost. Caring for an animal and helping them to thrive teaches dedication, responsibility, and accountability.

Truth be told, the list of jobs I want my kids to work is far longer than these few because there is so much to be learned working on the ranch. Each job, exciting or menial, lasting or momentary, plays a part not only in the seasons on the ranch but to the development of their character. Ranch life isn’t the only way to teach lessons, for sure, but I’m grateful every day for this lifestyle, downsides included, to teach my family in this way.

The new Oneida County Royalty has been crowned after the completion of the 2023 Oneida County Queen Contest. The two day event, held June 2 and June 15, brought rodeo queen hopefuls to compete in the arena to represent the Oneida County Fair Board throughout the rodeo season. Contestants from ages three to eighteen participated in several events dependent on their age level, such as interviews held by a panel of judges and a horsemanship pattern, all while cheered on by their families and friends.

Thirteen Mini Cowgirls (ages 5 and under) and nine Little Cowgirls (ages 6 to 7) gathered on the afternoon of June 2nd to perform their riding pattern as well as answer questions from the judges. While a winner isn’t chosen at the Mini

and Little Cowgirl levels, the experience of preparing, performing in the arena and answering questions is significant, not only for future queen contest appearances, but for other events that require similar readiness, performance and public speaking. At the conclusion of the horsemanship patterns and interview each of the contestants were awarded with a feed bucket of goodies, for themselves and their horses.

The Royalty competition was held June 15, consisting of contestants in the Princess (ages 8 to 11), Jr. Queen (ages 12-14) and Sr. Queen (ages 15-18) classes. After checking in for the event, the contestants participated in interviews, modeling and a written test. They were then excused to tack and warm up their horses in preparation for their

horsemanship pattern.

In addition to the horsemanship pattern, the Jr and Sr Queen divisions had an additional pattern to perform that included carrying the American flag.

To conclude the competition of the royalty divisions, a coronation and awards ceremony was held to announce the winners of each category and the overall winner of each class.

The winners of the Princess division were as Princess- Cassidy Schrenk, 1st AttendantPaige Eliason, and 2nd Attendant- Rickell Call.

The winners of the Jr Queen division were Jr. Queen- Sunni Barnes, 1st Attendant- Aimee Hunt and 2nd AttendantSamantha Schrenk. The winners of the Sr Queen division were Sr. QueenSara Glenn and 1st Attendant- Erin Wallace.

The newly crowned

royalty will be featured at the annual favorite Oneida County Cowboy Classic Rodeos and Family Rodeo held during the Oneida County Fair.

The Oneida County Rodeo Queen Contest is organized and sponsored

by the Oneida County Fair Board and chaired by board member Lacy Clark. Lacy was assisted by the 2022 Rodeo Sr. Queen Kaitlyn Armstrong, Jr. Queen Oakley Jones, & Princess Hadlee Douglas. They would all like to

State Softball Top Athletes for 2A Division announced

The polls are in and tallied up to see just who is this year’s top softball athletes of the 2A division and named on the All-State Teams.

2A coaches from across the state have cast their votes to assert who they think brought the best game throughout the 2023. With an undefeated, championship team, it is no surprise that several Lady Dragons softball players were named on that list.

Sophomore pitcher, Riglee Peterson was voted as the 2A player of the year. From the mound, Peterson pitched 109 innings, facing 421 batters. She threw an impressive 1426 pitches, allowing only 34 runs on 71 hits, with 147 strikeouts. Her opponents

batting average over the season was a dismal .172. From the plate, Peterson had 79 at bats, scoring 38 runs on 39 hits which included 6 home runs, as well as 31 runners batted in.

Peterson was 100% on her attempt of 16 stolen bases.

Three other members of the Lady Dragon softball were voted a part of the 2A All-State First Team Hallie Horsley, Bostyn Combs, and Beth McClain. Horsley had a stellar season as she covered first base for the Malad softball team. From the field she had 110 putouts on 119 chances, averaging an incredible .983.

Horsley excelled from behind the plate as well, totalling up 34 runs on 41 hits from 69 at bats

with zero strike outs, 2 home runs and batting in 21 teammates. With this vote to first team, the multi-sport athlete Horsley ends her junior year named to the volleyball, basketball and softball first team, an impressive feat.

Outfielder Combs ended her sophomore season on a high note as she tallied up 76 at bats, scoring 32 runs on 31 hits, with 3 home runs and 14 RBI. Combs had a strong base running game as well tallying up 14 stolen bases over the season.

Senior shortstop, McClain stepped up big as the Lady Dragons moved through their state tournament games, helping lead her team to their championship victory. Her

steady progress over the 2023 season led to McClain being a key component of their finals games. In the 14 games McClain played

in this season, she totaled 22 putouts as well as 15 assists.

Congratulations to these athletes for the success of the season

thank the sponsors of the event, including saddle sponsors ATC, Ridgewalker Seamless Rain Gutters, Twisted Iron, IFA, Oneida Family Dental and Patrick Werk Custom Leather.

and making it to the Idaho 2A All-State First Team!

2023 Jr. Queens: 1st Attendant: Aimee Hunt, 2nd Attendant: Samantha Schrenk, Jr. Queen: Sunni Barnes

2023 Princesses: 1st Attendant: Paige Eliason, 2nd Attendant: Rickell Call, Princess: Cassidy Schrenk

2023 Sr. Queens: Sr. Queen: Sara Glenn, 1st Attendant: Erin Wallace

The nine contestants who competed in the Little Cowgirl division of the Oneida County Queen Contest.

Thirteen contestants competed in the Mini Miss Cowgirl division of the Oneida County Queen Contest.

Hallie Horsley rounding second base in the Lady Dragon’s championship game.