The Idaho Enterprise | February 22, 2024

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Crisis Center Gala and Virtual Auction

Last Friday, the Oneida Crisis Center held its annual Gala event, during which several thousand dollars were raised during a live auction to help support the various programs provided by the center. Additional funds were raised through a virtual auction, which took place through Saturday.

The Dove Award, which recognizes volunteers who have made significant contributions to the Crisis Center and the local community, was awarded to Randy and Sherrie Martindale.

The Gala celebrated the crisis center’s year of operation in the valley, and serves as the primary fundraising event for the center for the year. Crisis center director Holly Llewellyn and Shelter Operations Manager Terrie Valentine and Forensic Interviewer and Educator Jeanie Jones were on hand to help emcee the event.

The major sponsors for the event included Oxford Packing, Edith’s Collective, Nancy and Buddy Asay, Iron Door Catering, Janelle Thorpe, Ronnie Keller, PT Solutions, Inc., Dude Ranch Café, Ken Probst, Nell J Redfield Memorial Hospital, and the Probst Cattle Company, LLC.

Many other companies, groups, and individuals contributed to the auction items that raised money for the center over the course of the evening and the three days of the virtual auction event.

The Dove award is given out every year by the Crisis Center to a person (or people) who have directly contributed to the operations of the Crisis Center and helped it fulfill its mission. The Martindales certainly fit that bill.

The following was read during prior to the presentation by the Crisis Center: “Randy and Sherrie Martindale have lived in Malad for seven years. They came here from Hermiston, Oregon. Randy has six children from a former marriage, four girls and two sons, one of them passing as

a young child. Sherrie has four sons from a previous marriage, with one passing away at the age of 26. Randy and Sherrie have been married for 25 years now. Randy worked for the Union Pacific Railroad as a mechanic, and Sherries was a hairdresser, and later worked in a school with Spanish speaking students.

For the past four years they have been taking care of Randy’s parents in their home. This past August they lost his mother, and just a couple weeks ago his father passed away.

Randy and Sherrie can be seen around Malad volunteering and one of these places is at the Food Bank, which distributes food out at the fairgrounds monthly. You will also see them in Malad’s festive parades, as they drive their battery-operated train and throw out candy to all the kids.

On their train the put up an Oneida Crisis Center banner in support of what we do, and we appreciate that. Randy is also known for playing Santa and handing out stiffed animals. He donates a lot of these stuffed an-

imals to the Senior Center as well, and they love getting them as much as the children do. They can be seen driving around town on their electric bikes as well.

Randy is known as the “The Ice Cream Man” in his ward at church. When someone moves in, he is there to welcome them with a container of ice cream.

Sherrie and Randy enjoy gardening, canning, and freeze drying. They have many grandchildren they enjoy as well. Not only does our community love them, but Randy’s sister showed up tonight to surprise them! It is our honor to present them with this Dove award, and we appreciate all they do in our community.”

Like the Martindales, there are many members of the Oneida County community who help the center function throughout the year. While the center is able to stay running through a combination of grants and federal and state funds, the size and existence

MHS Wrestling Wins 2A District—

Headed to State

The Dragon wrestlers proudly added another 2A District 1st place trophy to their impressive collection after another successful district tournament on the mats. Not only did the MHS wrestlers bring home the win, but they made a statement as they won the title with 264 team points, 60 points ahead of 2nd place. Malad now boasts of 12 district titles over the last 13 years the program has been run by

Head Coach Devin Morrison. As the tournament wound down, the Dragon wrestling team, coaches and fans cheered on as 3 district champions, 8 district runner ups, 4 third place medalists and 2 wild cards from their own team were qualified to wrestle in the upcoming state tournament held at the Holt Arena in Pocatello. Proud of his team, Coach Morri-

son shared, “The team wrestled well and did what we needed them to. Everyone on the team whether they are headed to state or not contributes to the success of the team. With all of our seniors headed to state it shows that they have been great team leaders and the hard work they put in. We

Ecuadoran Gang Leader Escaped from Prison

Jose Adolfo Macias, the leader of the Los Choneros gang in Ecuador escaped from his prison cell in Guayaquil in January, leading to an ongoing violent situation throughout the country, as President Noboa, who had promised to curb gang power and institute prison reform sought to control the situation. Since Macias’ breakout, the situation has continued to deteriorate in the country, with police and prison staff taken hostage, a TV studio raided by gun wielding men, a gang prosecutor murdered, and rival gangleader Fabricio Colon Pico also escaped from prison during the chaos. The massive corruption inside the prison system has come under intense scrutiny as the country attempts to reign in the pandemonium, and reinforce prisons throughout the country.

Murder Charges in Chiefs shooting

Two men were charged with murder and other felonies for their roles in the mass shooting in Kansas City that resulted in one death and a number of injuries, including nearly a dozen children. Both were charged with murder, although it was determined that Dominic Miller’s firearm was the source of the bullet that ultimately killed Lisa Lopez-Galvan. Lyndell Mays was also charged, and have been in custody since the shooting, which resulted from a argument with a third individual that spiraled out of control into an armed brawl. Two separate defendants are facing resisting arrest and gun charges from the same incident.

Jordan Spieth DQ’ed for scorecard

PGA Tour golfer Jordan Spieth was kicked out of the Genesis Invitational Tournament in California over the weekend for incorrectly signing a scorecard after the second round. Due to what he claimed was an accident, Spieth accidentally marked his fourth hole at the Riviera Country Club with a par, when he had in fac shot a bogey. Rules for the PGA state that any submitted score lower than the earned score is grounds for disqualification. Spieth accepted responsibility for the error, but stated that he believed he had followed the procedures for submitting the card correctly. The question of why pro golfers are required to keep their own scorecards despite the armies of statisticians and experts on the field was immediately raised.

Filmmakers Sought

Rotary District 5400, which covers all of southern Idaho, announced that its Environmental Stewardship Action Team is sponsoring a Youth Eco Film Contest. Film makers from the area of southern Idaho between the ages of 14 and 19 are invited to submit short films that highlight climate solutions. The deadline to register is February 29. The committee is looking for films that promote or encourage action, and offer an alternative to the hopelessness “common in the discourse anout climate.” First place will receive $1,000, second place will receive $750, and third will receive $500. There will also be two runners up named. The films will be screened at the 5400 Rotary club conference, as well as at Lookout Point across from the Library in Pocatello. Registration information and guidleines can be found at https://rotary5400.org/sitepage/d5400-treeproject/youth-video-contest

Vice President of the Crisis Center Board Melissa Clark emceed Friday's Gala event.

All of Malad;s Senior wrestlers, and many of their teammates, will be heading to the state tournament this week.

Crisis Center Gala and Virtual Auction

continued from page 1 of many of the center’s programs depend on the volunteering and charitable spirit of those who see a need and work to fill it.

Both the silent auction and the live auction portion of the evening saw donations from supporters all around the valley and the greater SE Idaho and northern Utah region. A roomful of bidders also made their way in to bid on items up for auction.

The silent auction featured over 30 lots, covering a wide range of interests. The lots included things like a 3 night stay in the “Big Bear Cabin” near Yellowstone, a Member’s Mark Pro series charcoal grill, a Rolly Toys Massey Ferguson Kit Pedal Tractor, Sandpiper dinner certificate, quilts, Playstation gift cards, gaming headets, locally sourced honey, teak furniture, Pool pass and swimming gear, Electric air fryer, a trip to Wendover, Vortex binoculars, an autographed b-21 Raider first flight photo, and dozens of other items.

A number of sponsors donated materials for themed baskets that were bid on during the live auction run by Lynn Livingston. The items were displayed by members of the Malad Wrestling team and the Mayor’s Youth Council.

Flower arrangements for the table settings were created by Kelly Neal and Edith’s Collective.

A selection of the baskets includes:

a Welcome to Malad basket, with blankets, Malad hoody and sweatpants, Dragons baseball hat and socks for Allen Drug, a Funtastic Lemonade coupon, and a wall hanging from Up the Creek; A “Spring is Sure to Come” gardening basket, containing 100 feet of hose, a tool set, solar lights, gardening gloves, decorative rock donated by the Probst family, and perlite from Hess Pumice and Perlite; “Serenity” basket featuring a bell handcrafted by Doug Adams and a three year old bonsai tree from Brian Llewellyn; “What a Man Needs” basket, with a Diamondback Riflescope from Kents Optics, a gift certificate from NAPA Auto Care

Center, Pizza Stop, John Deere leather gloves from Stotz Equipment, an Idaho hat from Heather Corbridge, a hunting tumbler, ear buds, whisky bath wash and Mason jar shotglasses. Other sponsors who donated to the many available auction lots were: Dianne Johnson Adams, Joe Dood Co, Studio 21, the Pines, Singing Wolf Gallery, Doug Adams, Mandi Hess, Black Swan Inn, Treehouse Museum in Ogden, Kaylie Daniels, Bamma Wamma’s, Swaffles, Volcano Girls, and others.

Over $2,000 was raised during the live auction portion of the evening. As of press time, totals for the virtual auction were not yet available, though the bidding was reported to be active.

As the Crisis Center reminded attendees, “Warmest thanks to all our amazing, wonderful supporters. All funds raised tongith will be ised to assist those in out community. Together we are educating and promoting healthy individuals, families, housing, and a prosperous community.”

In addition to Llewellyn, Valentine, and Jones, the staff also includes Malena Jimenez, who was not able to attend, and “Sneaky Cat” the emotional support cat who opted not to get involved in typical cat fashion.

The Board members for the Crisis Center include Gabriel Jimenez, President; Melissa Clark, Vice President; Stephanie Crowther, Treasurer; Nancy Asay; Thishara Ward; Kristi Christophersen; Mattie Probst; and Candis Schow.

The Crisis Center can be reached at (208) 766-4412. The 24 hour crisis line is found at (208) 766-3119. En espanol, (208) 681-8715. The Center can also be emailed at oneidacrisicenter@atcnet.net, or stop by the location at 1312 S 2100 W Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Anyone who would like to donate to the Crisis Center after the auction can find information about doing so on the website oneidacrisiscenter.org, including a Venmo account and other donation information.

A full-sized kayak was one of many items auctioned off at the fund raiser.

Dinner for Brielle Raises Funds for Local Seven Year Old

Brielle Bird is a seven year old from Holbrook who is beginning a second fight with neuroblastoma. She was first diagnosed when she was four. After initial treatment and then nearly two years in remission, Bird relapsed on January 17 this year. As she and her family face the daunting and frightening task of facing this new fight against her cancer, the community showed up in force to help support her treatment through a massive outpouring of donations, prayers, and solidarity. A dinner, silent auction, and live auction together raised thousands of dollars toward Brielle’s medical treatment, and allowed residents of Oneida county and beyond to show their generosity and compassionate spirit.

Her father Mitch spoke to the crowd on behalf of his wife Kendra and the rest of his family, saying “I don’t really know what to say. Our family would like to start by saying how appreciative we are to each of you. I was also asked to share how Brielle is doing. Obviously, this is a relapse situation for her and we’re hoping for the best at this point. She is responding to treatment well.” Brielle’s grandparents Owen and Alicia

also briefly spoke to the crowd of hundreds who had begun to gather as soon as the doors were opened for the silent auction.

Auctioneer Glen Gilles stated that though his work takes him all around the region, he always gets the best turn out, and “feels the most energy” at events in Malad. The massive crowds bore witness to that energy, as both the silent and live auction components of the evening were heavily bid upon.

As with donations for the Crisis Center Gala, an outpouring of generosity led to a large number of auction items, from the exotic to the practical.

Some of the less common lots on the block included a guided hunting expedition in Africa for trophy animals, a guided steelhead fishing trip on the Sanke River, a multi-day stay at a cabin in Whitefish, Montana, a full-sized kayak, a miniature .22 pistol, a 7 cubic foot freezer, two handcrafted wooden planter welcome signs, a Yukon Solo Stove, and much more. Jazz Tickets, a longhorn skull, pellet smoker, pallets of sod and loads of decorative rock, and baskets of themed materials were auctioned off alongside blankets, quilts, blessing dresses, tools, construction materials, clothes, and much more.

The event was supported and organized in part by Malad Elementary school, which was on hand to greet guests at the door, take donations, and manage the auction materials. Students in the school’s leadership program helped Gilles display the items for auction hroughout the event.

The event was catered by Costa Vida in Logan, and the dinners also helped raise money for the family, who are facing an unimaginable series of treatments and hospital stays. Kendra has a Venmo, which can be found @KendraBird15.

Local favorite Ernie Apodaca entertains the crowd at the Crisis Center Gala event on Friday.

Donations can be made to Kendra's venmo by scanning the code above.

There were many items for auction and a large crowd of people came out to support Brielle and her family.

Randy and Sherrie Martindale were this year's Dove Award winners.

Lynn Livingston auctions off items as Tatum Hess displays them for the crowd.

Auctioneer

Glen Gilles, and students from Malad Elementary's leadership program, auctioning off some afghans.

Activity Day at the Museum

The Oneida Pioneer Museum was the destination of choice for the Primary girls of the 2nd Ward. Twelve young women and their leaders, Cindy Coleman and Nicole Smith, visited the Museum on Thursday, February 15, for their monthly Activity Day. The girls were given their choice of activities, and the museum was the clear winner.

Museum Board Chair Jean Thomas met the group at the Museum and led them on a tour of the artifacts housed on the main floor. The girls were especially interested in the Kodiak bear killed by Ralph Hadfield, the huge trout caught by Gerald Williams in the Daniels Reservoir, baby clothes, cribs, and dolls, kitchen stoves and equipment, school desks, and other

items that have been donated to the Museum. The museum has a large collection of artifacts and objects, some dating back to the very founding of the valley during the 1860s. Some of the girls found pictures of their ancestors hanging on the walls of the Museum.

The girls are looking forward to returning to the Museum when the upper floors are accessible. The museum will officially be opening for the season on May 25. Two rooms on the top floor are ready for clothing, quilts, shoes, and hats to be stored and rotated for exhibits throughout the Museum. J.D. Thomas turned the former boarding house rooms into vintage-looking storage rooms.

Idaho Maple Syrup

Bracken Henderson, University of Idaho Extension

I’ve always liked the idea of producing my own maple syrup. However, sugar maples (Acer saccharum) don’t grow in our high pH soils. I was intrigued several years ago to discover a long-forgotten spile and collection jar by a native big-tooth or canyon maple (Acer grandidentatum) near my home. I was excited to find out that big-tooth maple, the same common native maple that gives our hills and canyons vibrant fall colors, is a close relative to sugar maple.

For nostalgic nuts like me, producing maple syrup isn’t about efficiency. It’s about the process and the distinction of being able to say, “I made this myself.” I’ve learned in the years since my forgotten spile discovery that maple syrup production is possible in Idaho. With just a few simple supplies you can produce your own maple syrup right in your own backyard.

It’s not only big-tooth maple that can be used to make syrup. So can Norway maple (Acer platanoides), silver maple (Acer saccharinum) and even boxelder, otherwise known as Manitoba maple (Acer negundo). Any maple can be used to create syrup. You just need to collect the sap.

What you need to collect sap.

Dormant maple tree(s) at least 8 inches in diameter.

Spiles (taps) and collection bucket or bag. An online search is the easiest way to find supplies.

Hammer, cordless drill, and a 5/16 or 7/16 bit. The bit size depends on the size of the tap you buy.

Temperatures that fluctuate below freezing at night to above freezing during the day. About 40o-25o Fahrenheit.

The timing of sap collecting season will vary from one locale to another, somewhere around later February or March. My experience is that sap flow starts just prior to snow melting off where the trees are located. When conditions are right, drill a hole in the tree, about 1.5-2 inches depth. Insert the tap into the hole and seat it by tapping with a hammer. The sap will flow out of the tap and into your collection bucket during the day, stopping when temperatures drop. The flow will begin the next

day with a rise in temperature. This will repeat each day/night cycle with the right swing in temperature. Once leaf buds start breaking, the flavor of the sap becomes unpleasant and signals the end of sap collection. You simply remove the tap. The tree will seal off the hole during the summer growing season.

Once you collect sap, you must concentrate the sugar that naturally occurs in maple sap. While trees will vary, most sap starts with about 2% sugar content. Pure maple syrup needs to be 67% sugar. This equates to roughly 40 gallons of sap to produce 1 gallon of syrup. To concentrate the sugars, boil your sap on an outdoor cooker in a large pot. As water evaporates, the sugars (and other minerals) are left behind. A shallow fast boil while slowly adding more sap to is better than trying to heat up an entire pot. Try to maintain the sap boiling between 2 and 4 inches deep.

Once the liquid reaches 7 o above the boiling point of water (as measured on a candy thermometer), your sap has reached about 67% sugar concentration. You now have 100% pure maple syrup!

Often late winter could be termed a recreational doldrum. There’s much more involved in making quality maple syrup but the basics described here will get you started. A good resource that provides a little more detail is from South Dakota State Extension. Give maple tapping a try. Who knows, you may find yourself starting a new family tradition.

Tips and Tricks to Live in a Town…that’s “Out of Town”

By Allison Eliason

One of our greatest privileges as ag producers is that we get to enjoy the rural life, living far from the hustle and bustle of the city. But one of the greatest curses of rural living is being so far from so many of life’s conveniences and necessities. Most, if not all, of us would heartily agree that we are willing to take on the long drives to the city in order to live the country life. We may burn through extra fuel, turn excess miles on the truck’s odometer, spend hours driving to and from appointments, meetings and the grocery store, but it’s always worth it.

Rather than complain about the trek, we just grin and bear it, and then figure out a few tips and tricks to make living away from the city easy. Most are obvious, I’m sure, but I can’t imagine country living without these wise enlightened guidelines.

1. Get a freezer. Or maybe two… And probably a second refrigerator. You will curse yourself every time you run out of food, every time you make an extra trip for more food, and every time you try to cram your groceries in the little freezer space above your refrigerator. Yep… get a BIG freezer.

2. Since you bought a freezer, you have room to buy extra groceries… so do it! Load up on your favorite frozen fruits, veggies, and the kids favorite chicken nuggets. Google will tell you all of the things that can go in the freezer like butter and cheese and fresh pasta and tortillas. Just to be on the safe side, always grab a few frozen pizzas for the days that dinner just doesn’t work out. Stick it all in and enjoy it later.

3. Every visit to town warrants a trip to the grocery store. Even if you think there isn’t stuff you need, go. I always end up grabbing a couple of gallons of milk and a few loaves of bread. My family can never have enough milk!

4. Living far away from a gas station makes you realize how precious fuel is. In an ideal world you would have your own gas tank at home to fill up at. But if you can’t manage that, always leave town with a full tank of gas. Running out of gas miles from any sort of gas station is SUPER frustrating and there is nobody to blame but yourself. Sadly, I speak from experience...

5. It’s sad to say, but since there are less trips to town (because it takes up way too much of the day just to get anywhere) you don’t always have fresh stuff. Either learn to live with that or learn to grow a garden. I suggest the latter because there isn’t much more satisfying than a good green salad from the backyard!

6. Those man car skills really are not just for men. Learning how to change a tire, check the oil, airing up tires, and using jumper cables is something that every person living in the country should know. I’m guessing that you can fix any minor problem much faster than it would take for AAA to come to the rescue. And to avoid any major problems, leave the broken down ranch truck for someone else to drive. There is nothing worse than sitting on the side of the road with engine trouble you have no idea how to fix. Yes, once again, speaking from experience...

7. Speaking of your car, you will be spending a lot of time in the car… LOTS. It will become your second home. You will eat, sleep, get ready for the day, carry out meetings, do math and reading homework, have church, and everything else in between in your car. It’s likely you will need to clean it out often, but at the same time, having extra clothes, shoes, toys, snacks, bathroom necessities and such all stashed in your vehicle helps you be prepared for any scenario.

8. In fact, not preparing the little people that are constantly making the trek with you is a recipe for disaster. Learn from me when I say that you always need to take pillows and blankets and snacks and toys and all the devices you said you would never own on every. single. drive. The extra work is worth it! And since the babies will be falling asleep, always take pjs so they can just go straight to bed once you get home. Maybe even a pair for you too...

9. Take out doesn’t exist in the country. Nor does delivery. Door Dash and Walmart groceries unfortunately do have a limit when it comes to distance. Sorry, you GET to have a home cooked meal every night. I highly recommend meal planning, left overs, and guilt trips to get someone else (hubby, anyone?) to make dinner. If all else fails, get out the frozen pizza- that’s why you have a freezer, remember!

10. We don’t have time to make lots of trips to the big city, nor do we really want to. So with each trip, make it worth it! Hit up the grocery store, the bank, the hardware store, the post office, CAL Ranches, and the local GoodWill. But every now again, we just bite the bullet and make the trip in again and count it as a date night. Rural living isn’t for everyone, but we choose to make it work every day. For us, getting to live where we have the peace and quiet, room to roam, and the space to do what we love is always worth it, even when I have more milk than I know what to do with!

Sheldon & Janice Vaughan celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary on February 15. The parents of four children, Brandon/Korby, Bryson/Adrianne, Brekell/Bryan, Brittney/Trevor, enjoy 14 grandchildren who are lots of fun and keep life exciting! A dinner was enjoyed at Maddox Ranch House to celebrate.

Bracken Henderson demonstrates maple tapping with the help of Sawyer Fonnesbeck.

A primary group visited the museum for activity night.

War on Weeds—Weeds are Everybody’s Problem Code of the Week

THE ISSUE: Flowering Rush Flowering rush (Butomus Umbellatus) is a rhizomatous aquatic perennial weed that is native to Eurasia. It invades lakeshores, wetlands, canals, and slow-moving bodies of water. It was first found in Idaho in the Snake River near Idaho Falls in 1949. Flowering rush roots underwater and can survive completely submerged but leaves usually emerge from the water. This plant negatively impacts native ecosystems, irrigation systems, and recreational opportunities.

Flowering rush has dark green leaves which can grow up to 3 ft out of the water. Leaves have a triangle shaped cross section but should not be confused with sedges which also have triangle shaped cross section. Leaves are sword shaped and often twist near the top. Flowers are pink in color and are formed in clusters. Some flowering rush populations in the eastern U.S. can produce seeds, other population found in the west are sterile. While in our region it can’t reproduce via seed, it can reproduce. Flowering rush roots are rhizomatous, which basically means they form underground stems. These rhizomes break easily and can be transported in currents. When they come to rest, they can root

in a new location, and ultimately start a new colony.

Integrated Pest Management (IPM)

Options:

Prevention— Learn to identify this plant. Never transport unknown plant material. Clean boats and recreational equipment by removing plant material before transporting.

Mechanical— Hand digging can be one of the most effective ways to remove small infestations if rhizomes are completely removed. Otherwise, rhizomes will be disbursed making the problem worse. Mechanical aquatic vegetation rakes can be effectively used on large infestations.

Cultural— Encouraging native plant growth such as reeds will provide competition and make it difficult for flowering rush to establish.

Chemical—Imazapyr, Imazamox, and Glyphosate are herbicide active ingredients that can help to control flowering rush. Care must be taken when applying herbicides in irrigation water; herbicides can be carried into fields of sensitive crops. Always read and follow herbicide label directions.

Justin Hatch, University of Idaho Extension Agriculture Educator in Caribou County. 208-547-3205 JLHatch@uidaho.edu

Code Enforcement officer John Christophersen would like to make Malad City residents aware of ordinance: 482 Animals within city limits.

Animals at Large: An animal is deemed at large if it is off the premises or property of the owner and the animal is not under restraint or is not under control of the owner. An animal is deemed at large if it is on private property without prior permission of the property owner and shall include, but not be limited, any animal which:

a. Chase, charge or molest people or passing vehicles (including bicycles).

b. When off the premises of the owner, attacks other animals.

c. Trespasses on school grounds or posted city park or an animal which trespasses on private property without prior permission of the property owner.

d. Damages private or public property.

e. Is an unrestrained female dog or cat in heat.

f. Presents a traffic hazard.

g. Not restrained on a leash or other restraining device and accompanied by a person capable of restraining said animal. Section 2: PROHIBITIONS.

A. Running at Large – Nuisance. No dog, cats, horses, hogs, sheep, goats, chickens, ducks, geese, turkeys, guinea fowls or any other fowl or animal, shall at any time be permitted to run at large within the corporate limits of the city, or within any cemetery or park, or upon any ground owned, leased or controlled by the city for any purpose whatsoever. Any such animals found running at large in any of the hereinbefore mentioned places are hereby severally defined and declared to be a nuisance; an any person having charge of or being the owner or agent of the owner

of any such animals at large within the city or any of the prohibited placed, shall be deemed the author of a nuisance or violation. Said violation shall be subject to citation under Section 3, and said animal be subject to impoundment under Section 4.

Penalties:

• 1st offense $30.00 infraction

• 2nd offense $60.00 infraction

• 3rd offense within 12 months is a misdemeanor up to $300 fine.

• Impoundment: $20.00 plus $5.00 per day

• $15.00 dog license

• Proof of vaccine

Noisy Animals: Barking Dogs

• 1st offense $30.00 infraction

• 2nd offense $60.00 infraction

• 3rd offense within 12 months is a misdemeanor up to $300.00 fine.

Quantity of Dogs: more than 3 dogs per household requires a kennel license.

Visit maladidaho.org for a full list of ordinances or reach out to Code

Enforcement Officer John Christophersen if you have any questions or concerns 208-915-2422

Letter to the Editor — Empowering Idaho Voters: A Call for a Comprehensive State Voter Guide

By Phil McGrane, Idaho Secretary of State

When I head to the polls to vote, I want to know what I will be voting on and who I am voting for. I know you do too. You’ve told me. As Secretary of State and previously as a county clerk, one of the most common inquiries my elections team would receive is, “Where is my voter’s guide?” Many of our neighboring states, including Washington, Oregon, California, Utah, and Arizona, already provide comprehensive voter guides, and it’s time for Idaho to join their ranks.

A recent survey conducted by the Boise State Idaho Policy Institute highlighted this point. When asked, 78% of respondents expressed support for a state voter guide – the highest response for any question on the survey. This demonstrates a shared desire among Idahoans to have ac-

cess to unbiased and comprehensive information about the choices they face at the ballot box. Importantly, this call for a voter guide transcends party lines. With a historic election on the horizon, it is imperative that Idaho voters have the necessary tools to make informed choices. It is time for Idaho to produce a comprehensive state voter guide that includes information on candidates. In an era where voters often know their choice for president but remain uncertain about down-ballot races and issues, a state voter guide becomes a crucial tool in fostering an informed electorate.

Idaho currently provides a voter pamphlet during general elections that details any constitutional amendments and voter initiatives and referenda. However, it falls short of offering voters essential information about the candidates running for office.

Currently, in the absence of an im-

partial state guide, voters are forced to rely on alternative resources, most of which are less than ideal. Media-produced voter guides face declining readership and trust deficits, and partisan guides often present slanted or misleading information. The introduction of pay-to-play guides (soliciting high fees for those candidates who are able and inclined to pay to be included) further complicates the landscape and can leave voter, susceptible to manipulation.

It is clear that voters are best served when they hear directly from the candidates themselves. A state voter guide would offer all candidates the same opportunity to share basic information and direct voters to additional resources to learn more.

As Secretary of State, I have made it a priority to support voters and voting in Idaho. A state voter guide is a great way to inform and empower Idahoans. This November, come to

the polls prepared rather than finding out what you’re voting on in the voting booth. As we work with our legislative partners, I encourage you to contact your legislators and urge them to support expanding voter information and the creation of a state voter’s guide. Let’s work together to make voting easy and ensure that every Idahoan can exercise their right with confidence and understanding.

ABOUT PHIL McGRANE

Phil McGrane was elected Idaho’s twenty-eighth Secretary of State and took office on January 2, 2023. McGrane served as elected Clerk of Ada County from 2019-2022. McGrane holds a bachelor’s degree in philosophy, a juris doctorate, and a Master of Public Administration. As a fourth-generation Idahoan, Phil has dedicated his career to making elections in the state of Idaho accessible, secure and transparent.

Photo courtesy of Leslie J. Mehrhoff, University of Connecticut, Bugwood.org

Malad City Council 2/14

Mayor Hawkins and members of the City Council met for a regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, February 14.

Variance Hearing

Danny and Crystal Bates requested a variance on their property for construction, which fell under the minimum lot size. The complication in this case is that the lot is large enough if an access easement the city has on the property is not counted against the square footage. PZ Chair Shelly Williams reported on the earlier hearing for the variance, held on February 1. Williams reported that the PZ commission recommended that the variance be passed, but with the understanding that the easement was involved and the original survey be used as the reference point. The city requires an 8000 square ft lot as a minimum for building. The property meets the requirement if the easement on the property is factored into the total.

Anything built on the property would not be located on the area of the easement.

Williams reported that no members of the public had attended the hearing to voice any concerns about granting the variance.

City Attorney Brett Evanson explained the policy on variances, and how the conditions for this case were met by the applicant. 4 factors that are used to make decision. Listen and draw it out.

The hearing was closed.

The City Council moved to follow Planning and Zoning recommendation and grant the variance. The motion passed unanimously.

Camille Miller—Forsgren

Camille Miller, representing Forsgren Associates, spoke to the council about the TAP project and ITD grant. The TAP project covers curb and gutter on Bannock. The ITD grant needs to be spent by Nov 2024. She was checking whether it was actually the case that the funds needed to be spent by that point. There is a possibility that all the grants might be moved to the same time frame. ITD will be contacting Miller soon to update the council and engineers on the project.

The fee for the design of the ITD project was originally $294K, and Camille would like to lower it to $255,780. This is due to a limit on the amount which can be charged based on the total amount of the award. Evanson suggested that if the only change was to lower the cost to the city, he did not see a problem with it. A motion to amend the agreement down to $255,780 was approved.

A Forest Service grant for the city was originally proposed at $2+ million. The grant was awarded at 1 million dollars. Because the original project under the grant proposal was for $2.1 million, an updated proposal is needed to account for change in scope. The project is designed to “enhance the tree canopy cover in the city.” Forsgren wanted to know what the city wanted to do with the funds to fulfill that.

The original plan called for a “bioinfiltration swale” to collect storm water for treatment, and then use it to water newly planted trees along the north side of the park, as well as an asphalt pathway around the collection area. A sprinkler system and sod for the fields were also included.

The priority was determined to be in the drip area and the trees. A separate FEMA grant should help to cover the bioinfiltration swale portion of the project. The result will be a built up berm on the north side of the park. There will be an area where storm water is collected to water trees, with a berm on the border. A walking path will follow the berm. The retention area is not designed to hold water in an ongoing way. Rather, it will serve as a collection area for storm water during statistically uncommon rain events. Tyrell Neal inquired about the city’s liability for open water sources in the park with regard to drowning. Miller suggested that the swale would not be the same as a pond, outside of “fifty year” rain events.

Forsgren and the city worked at trying to get the total proposal down to 1 million, so that none of it would have to come out of pocket. The total area is about 9 acres. The additional water, wear, and maintenance were discussed as factors in the decision. The Fors-

gren design fee was lowered to ten percent of the entire cost. The grant administration fee was also lowered.

Around 400 new trees will be planted under the grant, at $500/tree. The potential for reducing costs by inviting people to help plant the trees was raised. The number of trees could also potentially be reduced and still meet the requirements for the grant. An individual would need to be hired to take on the park duties related to maintaining the trees in this new project area.

Evanson suggested that he felt focusing on the south field’s grass would be the best benefit to the park/program as a whole, rather than spreading the efforts too thinly in a number of areas.

City Superintendent Tyler Webster thinks the city will probably need a new mower.

The construction of the berm, retention pond, sprinkler, mower, trees, and other stated items would be just at the 1 million.

Forsgren is meeting with the Forest Service next week to discuss the plan and fine tune the scope of the project.

City Treasurer Terrill Schwartz wanted to know if the power company or anyone else would help replace the power poles on Bannock, or whether lights consistent with the lights in the park would have funding available. In his opinion, those lights would make the park safer, and make the corridor more attractive.

Streetlights

The council discussed the streetlights on Main Street. Superintendent Tyler Webster found that one light was broken in front of the Legion building. Many of the lights are out on the street, so Webster thinks that there might be electrical problems in the system. After the light near the Co-op went out, so did the other ones. In his estimation, it is not a lightbulb problem, but a broader electrical problem.

Terrill Schwartz asked how many lightpoles needed to be replaced? Tyler believed it was between 4 and 6.

Webster felt that while similar poles could be purchased to replace them, it would make more sense to use LED lights like those currently. In use in the city park.

Everyone notes how its completely dark in the morning.

The council discussed the possibility of moving the light poles back from the street, to try to prevent the problem of people running into them. Tyrell Neal explained that in his opinion whether new or old poles were in use, they would get hit. He wondered whether the poles could be moved back?

Webster agreed that moving the light poles back was a good idea.

The potential to “stripe off” some of the spots in order to offset the parking stalls from the lightpoles was raised. Creating a handicapped spot at one or both ends of the parking area would create a natural offset in the parking stalls.

Councilmember Tripp explained that he would like to see a more permanent solution in the form of moving the lights back from the street. It was noted that Main Street experiences time periods of high traffic, generally during times when dance classes, or other events on Main Street let out, especially those involving parents parking early to pick up their kids.

Tyler Webster stated that he would obtain bids on moving the poles back from the road, as well as replacement LED lights.

Park

The grill for the concession stand has been around for a long time, and Councilmember Tripp thinks they should put a permanent one inside. The grill is itself was estimated at about $650, but the exhaust system is another $2000 or more additional cost.

Councilmember Larry Thomas expressed the belief that it would be safer indoors, and it should be upgraded. He also suggested that rather than buying a used grill, the equipment should be purchased new so that it lasts, and is verified to be in good condition.

Councilmember Tripp will explore the possibilities for replacement.

The grill would use the propane from the building. He anticipates that $5K will be more than needed. Councilmember Tripp will get a bid before baseball starts in March.

A motion to allow Tripp to get a bid on grill, stall, and exhaust system was passed.

Mayor Hawkins brought up the issue of the need for repairs to the walking path, and crackseal/seal coating it. Tyler Webster said that he was aware of the problem, and needed to repair the cracks before water soaked in. A bid was in the works for the project.

Co-op building

Tony McClain from Boy Scout Troop 1776 is looking for a permanent place to have scouts. He asked about using some section of the Coop bldg. McClain was interested in using the old hardware store section. With regard to the specific use of the Co-op building, it was determined that the amount of material upgrading the facility would need in order to make it usable for Boy Scouts would not be accomplished in the near term. Some ideas about renovating the building had previously been discussed between contractor Brad Hess and the City Council, but those ideas were not currently being implemented.

Another idea for the scouts that was raised was that of purchasing a portable building and allowing it to be located on city property. The building would be used for meetings and to store materials. The Boy Scouts have been meeting at area churches, but would like a more permanent location that they would be able to utilize for a range of activities, and a place for the kids to feel “like its their place.”

It was agreed by the council as a whole that the Co-op building was not suitable for use at present, but that they would support the portable building option.

Parking Ordinance

Alan Hodges, president of the Idaho Trucking Association called about signs that don’t match the ordinance about truck noise. He had talked to Clay Handy about submitting a bill that would allow parking by trucking companies anywhere in town. Brett Evanson stated that Malad can’t limit trucks stopping in town. Some limits on trucks parking in towns were discovered in case law, but those limits related primarily to safety issues, rather than noise and nuisance complaints. The League of Cities has some additional material on the question, but Evanson stated that overall it looks like the situation is a bit of a gray area. Evanson did not think that the city should pursue litigation on the issue, but that a compromise situation should be sought.

AIC and other city organizations are making the case to Rep Handy that the bill is a bad idea for municipalities, and members of the city council were encouraged to reach out to the representatives and Senator Anthon with their opinions. The bill has been presented, sponsored by Handy.

Evanson says the road into town

is considered a state highway, and can only be restricted in the case of a safety concern. The central issue is the federal law that is concerned with safety on the road due to sleep-deprived drivers, and the rights of towns to enforce nuisance ordinances against running semis, most often refrigerator trucks that must be kept running.

Recreation Board

The new rec board has been appointed, including Krishele Jensen, Hayden Montgomery, Melissa Firth, Scott Wray. A motion to approve their appointment passed.

John Christophersen Report Code Enforcement Officer Christophersen reported that there are 4 dogs in the pound. He has been working on grant with Oneida Crisis Center for the pound. In town, he has been working on getting cars off the streets for clearing the road. He also announced that he had filed the paperwork to run for the sheriff’s office, and would look at potentially getting Code Enforcement back in sheriff’s office down the road. PZ

Shelly Williams spoke to the City Council. The council approved Madison Jones as a member of PZ. Bryce Gooden submitted a preliminary plan for a subdivision of Hwy 38. JUB has recommended a number of things that need to happen. Discussion about who has to take care of the engineering issues recommended by JUB was had.

Evanson explained where in the ordinances the necessary steps for approval for a subdivision is located. (Pg 62 of the document.)

The codification company has stopped right before the PZ section. It was felt that this was due to the number of pages agreed to by the codification company and the length of the PZ section of the code. They will need to be contacted about what they’re doing with the code.

Basically, the PZ commission doesn’t feel like they have the expertise to really do much to the PZ part of the ordinances in situations where legal issues are potentially involved. Williams stated that if the city wanted someone to go through the PZ Ordinances section that the commission can’t add too much to what is already in there.

Recently, the PZ commission changed the meeting times for the PZ committee, but Brett Evanson found that the there is a 14 day minimum limit before the city council hearing can be scheduled, which will require a change to the meeting days again.

Lance Tripp suggested working on the part of the code that deals with tiny homes, and open space in subdi-

LOOKING BACK

5 YEARS AGO (2019)

Malad High School’s FCCLA (Families, Careers, and Community Leadership Association) students competed in their Fifth District STAR events last week in Pocatello. All groups from Malad participating in the competition earned the chance to take their projects to the state level.

Those competing and earning trips to state were Sarah Held, Rebeka Smith, Whitney Palmer, Colten Ihler, Carson Palmer, Kristie Jensen, Emilee Martin, Sierra Hooste and Stephie Briggs.

The Lady Dragons fought hard all three days of the 2A Idaho State Girls’ Basketball Tournament to bring home the consolation trophy. Those with the team this season were Coach Sadie Simpson, Jeni Alder, Brynn Thomas, Sedar Nesbit, Hallee Haycock, Peyton Sweat, Brooklyn Gross, Managers Madison Green, Holly Talbot, Cambrie Christopherson, Coash Dave Anderson, Rylee Jacobsen, Shannen Hudnell, Jenna Peterson, Shawnee Simpson, Hallli Hannah, Britlynn Hubbard, Mia Jones, Bayla Tripp, Coaches Nard Jones, Jeremy Jones, Gretchen Jones and Lindsay Edwards.

The Dragon Wrestlers claimed the 2A District Championship on Wednesday, February 13, at Grace. Those on the team are Managers Sarah Peterson, Haley Brown, Emilee Martin, Darren Tapp, Tyrell Ward, Austin Nalder, Chandler Speck, Tayson Davis, Tobin Palmer, J.D. Atkinson, Carson Colton, Daxton Woodmancy, Bracken Ward, Ben Ray, Travis Martin, Pedro Lopez, Skyler Thompson, Coach Russ Clark, Coach Casey Woodmancy, Coach Allen Edwards, Coach Nathan Eliason, Pablo Lopez, Maestin Tubbs, Parker Boyer, Tucker Palmer, Dylan Hunt, Dylan Driessen, Riiggin Smith, Landon Smith, Jaxton Thompson, Dex Schow, Tayven Scott, Gavin Reel, Chris Jacaway, Conner McClain, Coach Devin Morrison, and Coach Terry Davis.

10 YEARS AGO (2014)

The National Honor Society at Malad High School recently inducted their 2014 members. The group includes the following: Olivia Sands, Dani Briggs, Riley Schow, Meaghan Brown, Renzee Sorensen, Shelby Udy, Brooklyn Coburn, Josh Jensen, Logan Atkinson, Kyley Thorpe, Terrie Valentine, McKenna Richardson, Nicole Lamb, Aubrey King, Brittney Thomas, Saige Smith, Cassidy Stewart, Alex Ward, Gabe Cobabe, Marielle Hernandez, Samantha Daniels, Kalob Ihler, Wyatt Olsen, Eric Eliason and William Thomas.

The Malad High School Chapter of the FFA recently honored their chapter Greenhand at the Greenhand Degree Ceremony. Those awarded their Greenhand Degrees were Taber Paskett, Sadie Simpson, Ty Clark, Bradey Clark, Jaicee Palmer, Rhett Daniels, Hazen Smith, Quort Sullivan, Matthew Quinn, Kelbie Edwards, Aubree Davis, Tagert Hawkes, Chet Potter, Ashton Weaver, BreAnn Weeks and Santana Hubbard.

Eric Eliason has reached the 100th win milestone very few wrestlers ever reach. Eliason is a junior at Malad High School. He has been working toward this goal since his freshman year. He claimed his 100th win in one of the team’s rare home matches against Grace.

Competing for the Malad Middle School MathCounts teams at their recent regional competition were McKenna Schow, Halli Hannah, Ashley Hess, Meaghan Chelette, Ben Waldron, Stephie Briggs, J.D. Atkinson, Claire Walster and Carson Palmer.

15 YEARS AGO (2009)

The Oneida Crisis Center held its third annual Gala Valentine Dinner and Auction on February 12 at Me ‘N’ Lou’s Family Restaurant. Dove awards were presented to Local Malad merchants Chris and Nicole Jensen and Sara Ifft from Pocatello.

Northern Title is proud to announce the City, County and State road crew employees as the recipients of the “Good Deeds Done Daily’ recognition for February. Members of the State Highway crew includes: Dan Daniels, Kelly Davis, Chris Hawkes, Alan Edwards, John Hoyt, Dan Bastian, Lee Pfeiffer, Doug Thorpe and Justin Edwards. County Crew mem-

bers are Rob Rowley Curtis Reeder, Boyd Stokes, Aaron Hull, Tom Deschamps, Garrett Hess, Mark Bunker, Scott Blaisdell, James Clark and Kim Evans. City Crew members are: Gaylen Garrett, Dale Hobson and Rod Tubbs.

The Malad High School Chapter of the Business Professionals of America (BPA) had 12 students qualify in 18 divisions to compete in the Idaho State BPA competition at Idaho State University. They earned the qualification by placing in the top three in the Regional Competition. Sixteen students brought home awards. Members competing at Regionals were Tamra Hubbard, Samantha Cottle, Lauren Clark, Robbie Dorius, Kayla Thomas, Mechelle Hill, Katrina Martin, Janalie Jensen, Carlie Stewart, Jacob Ihler, Moriah Ihler, Matt Williams, Zack Hoyt, Kathy Evans, Michelle Stayner and Jacob Stevens.

25 YEARS AGO (1999)

Malad City will join in as school bells, church bells and doorbells ring throughout Idaho on March 3 at 3:00 p.m. for 33 seconds in support of a drug-free Idaho. The Ring-In for a Drug-Free Idaho is the kick-off activity for the Enough is Enough 1999-March for Idaho campaign sponsored by the Association of Idaho Cities. Plans are underway to ring the big Presbyterian Church bell and to have the firemen ring the fire bell during these important few seconds.

The Malad High School Wrestling Team captured the fifth district wrestling title at Grace High School on February 19. The Dragons soared to a 175-point win. Their closest competition was Aberdeen with 140-points.

Marine Pvt. Brian T. Thomas, son of Mark A. Thomas recently completed basic training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego.

Plans are underway for a birthday celebration to honor the Oneida County Hospital Auxiliary, Pink Ladies. The Auxiliary was organized April 23, 1979 by Elsie Sperry, then a hospital board member, and two members of the Franklin county Pink Ladies. Charter members were Irene Hix, Joan Leavitt Potts, Louise Williams, Faye J. Thomas, Hazel Lusk, Madge May, Ruth L. Thomas, Betty L. Jones, Clarice Lewis Peterson, Pearl Williams, Katie Lewis, Roma Jean Alder, Ruth Bowen, Rhea Thomas, Valoy Smith, Idonna Mad-

son, Hazel Ezell Stokes, Duluth Allen, Marie Wakley, Ovelear Waldron, Danee’ Jones and Orpha Davis.

30 YEARS AGO (1994)

The strains of country western music will be emanating from the old high school gym and everyone is invited to join in the fun, beginning at 8 p.m. Providing the music for the Annual Community Dance will be the popular Wind River Band from Cache Valley.

The Oneida Hospital Board has reorganized. Trustees voted to retain Khalil Scott as chairman while flagging Loyd Briggs for the vice chairman position. Other members of the board include Dale Reese, Foster Ipsen and Maureen Corbridge.

The Wednesday and Thursday Mixed Junior Bowling Leagues began in November and ended recently after a successful season. First place winners in the Wednesday Mixed League were Crystal Isaacson, Devin Morrison and Ricky Zirbel. Second place winners were Carlie Schwartz, Jason Gugelman and Andy Evans. First placed winners in the Thursday Mixed League were Trevor Hess, Jesse Scott and Colbie Gardner.

The Dragonettes enter Fifth District Drill Team Competition this Saturday at Highland High School

in Pocatello. The team includes Allison Buehler, Amber Price, Carrie Higley, April Higley, Tara Williams, Adrianne Daniels, Jenny Hawkins, Ginger Tubbs, Ashley Olsen, Charity Murray, Shawnta Sweeten, Jessica Jones, Bobbie Jo Allen, Heidi Hess, Taia Tubbs, Amanda Madsen, Bethany Dredge, Nicole Shepherd, Eliza Hull, Tyra Burnett, Amanda Dredge and Shannon Willie.

45 YEARS AGO (1979)

Marvin Pett, local Pillsbury purchasing agent, received notification February 9 that his firm will be closing its elevators here.

Jay Baker, chairman of the agricultural sub-committee of the Oneida County RC&D, announced last week that a special meeting will be held March 1 in Malad to hear residents’ views regarding possible construction of a gasohol refining plant here.

Mrs. Joan Leavitt of Malad will be in Washington, D.C. attending leadership meetings of the American Legion Auxiliary, February 22 to the 27. Mrs. Leavitt is a member of American Legion Auxiliary Unit No. 65 and holds the position of National Membership Committee Western Division chairman in the Auxiliary.

Malad High School wrestling coach Frank Madsen, pictured in The Idaho Enterprise, was proud of this wrestler as he brought home ‘State Champion’ honors following tournaments held at Nampa last week. Glen Gillies, displaying the bracket which led him to the A-3 champ spot, is the first Malad Dragon to earn the honor since the year Frank graduated – 16 years ago –from MHS when Madsen was named First Runner Up in State with Stan Carter listed as ‘State Champion’.

55 YEARS AGO (1969)

Three-year-old Danise Thomas was the 1966 Oneida County New Year Baby and her little sister arrived Sunday morning to claim the 1969 honors for her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bob Thomas. The new arrival will be named Kathryn Alane. Also waiting at home to welcome the 7 pound 9 ounce little girl is another sister, Lisa, age five, and two brothers, Danny, eight, and Shawn, seven. All five of the children have their mother’s tawny red hair. The little newcomer was 20 inches long at birth.

A Bronze Palm was awarded to Nard Jones at the Malad District Boy Scout Court of Honor held Thursday evening at the Malad Second Ward. Three Life badges were awarded to Delon Williams, David Gillies and Spencer Allen. Two Star badges were awarded to Steven Edwards and Orleen Folstrom.

Dallin Nalder qualified for the FFA State Farmers award during tryouts held Saturday. Others competing were Wynn Anderson and Nard Jones.

The cage team, pictured in The Idaho Enterprise, of Malad High School will be going against Preston in the opener of the Idaho 5th District basketball tournament. Members of the team are the following: Assistant Coach Wendell Smith, Con Alder, John Evans, Brent Scott, Kevin Williams, Sam Evans, Nard Jones, Doug Miller, Coach Lane Hemming, Kelly Kent, Greg Evans, Leslie Price, Daryl Jones and Mike Smith.

45 YEARS AGO (1979) Malad High School wrestling coach Frank Madsen was proud of this wrestler as he brought home ‘State Champion’ honors following tournaments held at Nampa last week. Glen Gillies, displaying the bracket which lead him to the A-3 champ spot, is the first Malad Dragon to earn the honor since the year Frank graduated –16 years ago – from MHS when he was named First Runner Up in State with Stan Carter listed as ‘State Champion’.

55 YEARS AGO (1969) This cage team of Malad High School will be going against Preston in the opener of the 5th District basketball tournament at Preston Thursday evening, February 20.

Shown above (back row) are Assistant Coach Wendell Smith, Con Alder, John Evans, Brent Scott, Kevin Williams, Sam Evans, Nard Jones, Doug Miller, Coach Lane Hemming; (front), Kelly Kent, Greg Evans, Leslie Price, Daryl Jones, Mike Smith.

Five seniors will be competing for the last time with the MHS Dragons during the District and hopefully State tournament. They are Sam Evans, one of the District leading scorers with a plus 18 points per game average during the season; forward Con Alder and John Evans; guards Greg Evans and Leslie Price.

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visions. An ordinance dealing with Air BnBs was also discussed. There are 13 in the county.

Tyler The lift station is now operable, and sewage is being pumped up to the treatment plant. The wifi will be installed soon.

Webster met with a consultant about fire hydrants, and about whether repair or replacement would be a better idea. He was informed that it will cost the same to replace as repair. They will start as soon as weather breaks in the next couple weeks.

Webster asked Councilmember Larry Thomas about when the cemetery board meets. Webster wanted to get across to the board that people have been leaving tracks and marks on ground near gravesites in the cemetery. Webster explained that if the city had a smaller 4WD tractor with turf tires that would be a better thing to use to avoid marking the surface.

A bid for the salt tent was received for a bit more than $17,000. Although Webster felt that the city had lost some salt content to weathering, the real reason a cover is needed is that a cover is an EPA requirement.

A motion to approve $17,750 to a erect salt dome and cover was passed.

Brett Evanson

The City Attorney reiterated

that the codification process for the city’s ordinances was underway, and should be finalized by March.

Larry Thomas Thomas reported that one of the walkers on the greenbelt keeps asking him about the lights in the park. Webster explained that there is one pole that isn’t coming on. One of the graves in the cemetery has sunk. As soon as the weather is better, webster will look into repairing the issues.

Tyrell Neal Neal suggested that the city take a look at South Main and Jenkins Ave for chipping/ resurfacing/etc. He reminded the council that part of the project in the fall was cleaning out the planter boxes by the Veterans memorial. Neal asked that the city make sure plants there get watered. WWebster explained that individuals could hook into the spigot by the water fountain.

An issue of a large landscaping water truck filling up at the water tank at Maverik was raised.

Lance Tripp Tripp announced that the pickleball court would be opening in the next month or two. He suggested that they needed signs to number the courts in order to eliminate confusion and assist in scheduling. He estimated a cost of about $25-30 per sign, for eight total signs.

SHERIFF'S DISPATCH

Following are recent calls received by dispatchers at the Oneida County Sheriff’s Office. During the week of 02/11 to 02/17, the Sheriff’s Office investigated 25 new cases. During this time, the Oneida County Sheriff’s Office dispatchers received and unknown number of total calls. This report includes only new investigations and does not include regular investigations, civil services, and the other responsibilities of the Sheriff’s Office.

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Malad Elementary

Breakfast

Monday, February 26Cereal Assortment, Waffle, Fruit, Juice/Milk

Tuesday, February 27Cereal Assortment, Benefit Bar, Fruit, Juice/Milk

Wednesday, February 28Cereal Assortment, Mini Pancakes, Fruit, Juice/Milk

Tuesday, February 29Cereal Assortment, Sweet Bread, Fruit, Juice/Milk

Malad Middle

Breakfast

Monday, February 26Cereal Assortment, Apple Cinnamon Texas Toast, Fruit, Juice/Milk

Tuesday, February 27 - Cereal Assortment, Breakfast Bar, Fruit, Juice/Milk

Wednesday, February 28Cereal Assortment, Ham & Cheese Ripper, Fruit, Juice/ Milk

Thursday, February 29Cereal Assortment, Mini Pancake, Fruit, Juice/Milk

Malad High Breakfast

Monday, February 26Cereal Assortment, Apple Cinnamon Texas Toast, Fruit, Juice/Milk

Tuesday, February 27Cereal Assortment, Breakfast Bar, Fruit, Juice/Milk

Wednesday, February 28Cereal Assortment, Ham & Cheese Ripper, Fruit, Juice/ Milk

Thursday, February 29Cereal Assortment, Mini Pancake, Fruit, Juice/Milk

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

Malad Elementary

Lunch

Monday, February 26 –Quesadilla, Cheesy Refried Beans, Food Choice – Carrot Sticks or Pears

Tuesday, February 27 –Tater Tot Casserole, Breadstick, Food Choice – Green Beans or Apple

Wednesday, February 28 –Cheesy Chicken Noodles, Breadstick, Food Choice –Corn or Mandarin Oranges

Thursday, February 29 –Deli Sandwich, Chips, Food Choice – Celery Sticks or Applesauce

ON THIS DAY

1860 Organized baseball played in San Francisco for first time between the Eagles and the Red Rovers

1879 First “Woolsworth’s Great Five Cent Store” opened by Frank Winfield Woolworth in Utica, New York. It fails almost immediately.

1888 “Father of American Golf” John Reid first demonstrates golf on a Yonkers cow pasture to friends

1909 Great White Fleet, first U.S. Gleet to circle the globe, returns to Virginia

1969 Barbara Jo Rubin becomes first female jockey to win at an American parimutuel race at a major U.S. track

aboard Cohesian at Charles Town, West Virginia

1980 “Miracle on Ice”: U.S. ice hockey team beats heavily favored Soviet Union, 4-3 at Lake Placid in one of the biggest upsets in Olympic history; Americans go on to win gold medal

1995 Steve Fossett completes first air balloon over Pacific Ocean

1997 Dolly the Sheep, world’s first cloned mammal (from an adult cell) is announced by the Roslin Institute in Scotland

2017 Discovery of 7 Earthsized planets orbiting star Trappist-1 announced in Jour-

Malad Middle Lunch

Monday, February 26 –

Chicken Sandwich, Baked Fries, Salad Bar, Food Choice – Corn or Peaches

Tuesday, February 27 –Tacos w/all the fixins, Salad Bar, Food Choice – Celery Sticks or Apple

Wednesday, February 28 –Chicken Parm, Roll, Salad Bar, Food Choice – Green Beans or Mandarin Oranges

Thursday, February 29 –Deli Sandwich, Chips, Salad Bar, Food Choice – Carrot Sticks or Fruit Cocktail

Malad High Lunch

Monday, February 26 –

Chicken Sandwich, Baked Fries, Salad Bar, Food Choice – Corn or Peaches

Tuesday, February 27 –Tacos w/all the fixins, Salad Bar, Food Choice – Celery Sticks or Apple

Wednesday, February 28 –Chicken Parm, Roll, Salad Bar, Food Choice – Green Beans or Mandarin Oranges

Thursday, February 29 –Deli Sandwich, Chips, Salad Bar, Food Choice – Carrot Sticks or Fruit Cocktail

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Curlew Senior Citizens’ Menu

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Every meal served with Juice/Milk/ Coffee

Feb 27 - Taco Salad, Pears, Salad Bar, Cornbread, Dessert Feb 29 - Stuffed Noodles, Mixed Fruit, Salad Bar, Rolls, Dessert

nal “Nature” - raises possibility of alien life

2018 Women’s big air snowboarding event makes Olympic debut at Pyeongchang; Austria’s Anna Gasser is inaugural gold medalist

2021 Wife of drug cartel boss “El Chapo” Emma Coronel Aispuro arrested in the U.S. on drug trafficking charges and conspiring to free her husband from prison

2023 Astronomers reveal Webb telescope data is upending existing theories of how early galaxies were formed, after finding six massive galaxies 100x larger than expected soon after the Big Bang

days jail, 90 days suspended, 12 months probation – Agency: OCSO Cordell W Mattox, Malad, driving under the influence, $750.00, costs $327.50, 90 days jail, 86 days suspended, 4 days credit time served, 90 days drivers license suspended, 90 days probation; fail to notify upon striking fixtures on highway, $75.00, costs $186.30, 90 days jail, 90 days suspended, 18 months probation – Agency: OCSO

Malad Senior Citizens’ Menu

Every meal served with Juice/Milk/ Coffee Feb 23 - Baked Potato Bar, Spinach Salad, Fruit, Dessert Feb 28 - Chicken Cordon Bleu, Mashed Potatoes, Broccoli, Rolls, Dessert

Variance Rules in Action

During February’s City Council meeting, city attorney Brett Evanson explained the factors that are used to determine the viability of a variance petition in the city. The immediate matter before the council was an application for a construction variance on a property which was slightly too small for the minimum square footage requirement in the city’s code. However, it was determined that the reason the area was insufficient was due to an easement on the property placed there by the city to allow for access. Without said variance, the property met the code requirements for construction.

Because variances are an integral part of the zoning process inside the city (and any county or municipal area of control), City Attorney Evanson reminded the council of the process by which a variance of this type should be adjudicated while under consideration. Variances allow for deviations from the established building or zoning code, and are generally intended to serve the function of allowing for common-sense exceptions to the rules in place when the circumstance is considered unique enough that they are unlikely to be repeated. If enough variances are pursued with regard to certain rules, often the result is to pass updated ordinance language to clarify the original intent, or pass a new superseding ordinance in place of the challenged one.

In order for ordinances to have clear planning value and create a reliable range of expectations for the building process, variances are granted rarely, rather than as a matter of course. With each variance request, Evanson explained that the following rubric should be applied to the situation:

The first “step” that should be used in making determinations about prop-

erty variances is to ascertain whether “special conditions or circumstances exist which are peculiar to the land, structure or building involved, and which are not relevant to other land, structures or buildings in the same area. In the case of the property specifically in question during the hearing, the easement was unique to the property and therefor constituted a “special circumstance.”

The second is to determine whether the literal application of the ordinance would deprive the applicant the same rights and accommodations enjoyed by others in the community or district. This was determined to be the case, since the owners were being prohibited from exercising their building rights due to the external imposition of footage limits.

The third is that the special conditions or circumstances do not result from the actions of the applicant. Again, this was determined to have been the result of a city easement, rather than any request on the part of the property owners.

The last one is that granting the variance will not give the applicant any rights or privileges that are denied by the statute to others in the same district. As with the other items on the checklist, this was considered in the favor of the applicants for the variance. Extending building permission to incorporate the square footage assigned to the easement should not create any larger precedent, nor allow the property owners to undertake any action on their property which is prohibited to their neighbors.

As development increases in the valley—slowly but surely, according to predictions of those in the planning and zoning business—variances will likely become even more relevant to the conducting of city business.

BOWLING RESULTS

Idaho Senate Leadership Statement on Border Security Majority Leader

Kelly Anthon (District 27)

As members of the Idaho Senate leadership, we stand firm in our support for Operation Esto Perpetua and the decision to deploy Idaho State Police troopers to assist at the southern border and help stem the tide of the border crisis. The crisis at our nation’s southern border isn’t a distant problem; its ripples are felt far and wide, reaching into the heart of Idaho. The unchecked flow of illegal narcotics, human trafficking, and the influx of weapons into our communities poses a significant threat to our safety and sovereignty.

With the Biden administration’s inadequate response to this growing chaos, it’s incumbent upon states to step up and protect their citizens.

The value of the frontline experience our troopers gain in working alongside their counterparts in Texas is immeasurable. They learn directly

from the epicenter of illegal activity, honing skills that are indispensable in the fight against the sophisticated operations of drug cartels. These cartels don’t respect state lines; the drugs they smuggle into Texas today can be on the streets of Idaho tomorrow. Our Troopers’ enhanced training directly translates into more effectively stopping drug and human trafficking.

The fight to secure the border transcends political lines. It’s about safeguarding our communities, upholding the rule of law, and ensuring that Idahoans can live safely. As the federal government falters, Idahoans can rest assured that their representatives and law enforcement officers stand vigilant against threats to our security and well-being.

We praise the valor of our ISP troopers. Their contributions are making Idaho, and America, a safer place for all. As more leaders across the country are recognizing the severity of the border crisis, we are proud to be at the forefront of this crucial national effort. The security of Idaho, and the nation, demands nothing less.

The Idaho Senate Majority Caucus is led by President Pro Tem, Senator Chuck Winder; Majority Leader, Senator Kelly Anthon; Assistant Majority Leader, Senator Abby Lee; and, Majority Caucus Chair, Senator Mark Harris.

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Relationships! The older you get, the more you realize relationships are what matter. Niece Hallee is returning from her mission this Saturday, and I’ve spent the morning following threads on the phone as schedules are coordinated and plans are made for the extended family to celebrate her homecoming. We’re strengthening relationships.

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Payton Thomas, Feb. 23

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Hayden Bliss, Feb. 24

Rebecca Bott, Feb. 24

Autumn Evans, Feb. 24

Mickayla Facer, Feb. 24

Sid Hess, Feb. 24

Jeremy Showell, Feb. 24

Kody Warren, Feb. 24

Justin Gilgen, Feb. 25

Robert Martin, Feb. 25

Jaxon Peacock, Feb. 25

Darwin Tolbert, Feb. 25

Cherril Anderson, Feb. 26

Chris Bailey, Feb. 26

Baylie Fullmer, Feb. 26

Kyler Harrison, Feb. 26

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Bonnie Peterson, Feb. 26

Jacob Stevens, Feb. 26

Jeff Bird, Feb. 27

Jessica Carter, Feb. 27

Brin Curtis, Feb. 27

Gus Evans, Feb. 27

Craig Jacaway, Feb. 27

Katrina Kotter, Feb. 27

Shaundel McMurtrey, Feb. 27

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Also, this morning, friend Cathy sent a pic of her two boys. One lives in NYC and one in London. Both were home for a visit in Boise and you could tell the three of them were happy to be together. Cathy said, “…I wish I wouldn’t have given them wings to fly.” But, in the same breath she expressed her gratitude for the independent lives they are leading.

It’s not that we want them around all the time. What we want are the relationships we’ve nurtured to continue. Friends, children, spouses, and others who listen to our ideas and respond with their own, help expand our view.

John and Abigail Adams left letters and journals that let us glimpse into a relationship that was often strengthened over long distances. One time while John was away for an extended time, Abigail wrote, “a people may let a King fall, yet still remain a people, but if a King let his people slip from him, he is no longer a King. And as this is most certainly our case, why not proclaim to the world in decisive terms our own importance?” John’s response is found in a following letter, “I think you shine as a stateswoman.”* Founding Fathers and Founding Moth-

ers built a better world partly because they shone in their own relationships.

Now, lest you think all significant relationships should be involved in kingdoms and republics let me share an exchange between Brent and myself that was significant without any mention of kings or rulers. It was dinner time. I had no plans. And he suggested we go out to eat. Simple as that. A great idea expressed at just the right moment. Life is good.

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February Oneida Quilt Guild Meeting

Jill Vanderwood

We had announcements from several people, including Debbie Schoolcraft from the Utah quilt guild: We can purchase $3 fat quarters for fat quarter charity quilt for the quilt fest in August. The quilt will be donated.

Red Rocks quilt show will be March 2nd and 3rd

There will also be a quilter’s retreat May 6th-10th

Our members were invited to join the Utah Quilt Guild for $20 a year.

Brenda Daniels announced that our friendship quilt blocks are $5. When they are completed, turn them in

to Cindy.

Our show and tell began with Brenda’s friendship block, ½ square triangle and a connected threads quilt which she started 2 years ago. Brenda also showed her Iron Door quiltwhich is connected to a local legend.

Debbie Schoolcraft, Audrey Jaussi, Nita Workman, Ruth completed a quilt with patchwork on both sides. JoLynn John made quilted bags, Nyla Evans made a beautiful pastel quilt, Bonnie showed friendship quilt squares, MaryEllen Knudson made friendship quilt blocks and a fairy quilt for an 11-year-old granddaughter. Linda Arbuckle and Sherry Wangsgard each showed their work. Denese Hess made quilts for girl’s camp with her daughter, and Rosie showed a quilt made with painted squares. Tina Bullcreek made a Minecraft quilt for a grandson, and Esther Emerson made a bias tape appliqued wall hanging.

Brenda said to watch where you’re going, not where you’re sewing.

Debbie Schoolcraft taught us about color and how to determine which shades of colors go best together. One thing she pointed out was the small color circles on your fabric salvage. These are the color tones that go best with your prints. You can use color paint swatches from a paint store to help you to find coordinating colors, or you can use a color wheel. You can

County Commission Report 2/12

The board of County Commissioners for Oneida County met for its regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, February 12. All three commissioners were present, as well as Preston Olsen representing Fuller and Fuller.

Online program

Oneida County has volunteered to pilot a program to help people in Idaho accomplish DMV tasks, such as registrations and renewals, virtually. The county has agreed to a contract with the Idaho Transportation Department which should bring more state funds into the county in the form of a $5.00 administrative fee for each transaction. Attorney Preston Olsen reviewed the contract and determined that it was clear, and that either party could opt out of the arrangement within 30 days if there were any reasons to do so. Commissioner Jeppsen moved to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with ITD to administrate the virtual late renewal program.

County Vehicle Policy

Chairman Lewis wanted to identify concerns and changes to the county vehicle policy. It was suggested to add language clarifying which employees could take vehicles home, and to add language to the effect of “no employees may…unless approved by the commissioner on a case-by-case basis.” Other issues in need of clarification were the process for returning vehicles, the state vehicles should be returned in, and the policy on hands-free phone use.

Extension Educator Sawyer Fonnesbeck was asked to discuss how vehicle policy affects him as the county extension agent and how he does his best to limit liability when transporting volunteers and youth. The matter will be explored further in upcoming meetings.

Drug Testing Policy Revision

The subject of the county’s employee drug testing policy was revisited from the last meeting. Ken Eliason moved to reinforce the condition of pre-employment testing for all prospective Oneida County employees. The motion to do so was approved unanimously.

Brian Jeppsen asked Fuller and Fuller to look into ICRMP’s guidelines for the testing of elected officials.

Compensation Time Accrual for Dispatchers

Compensation time accrual for dispatchers was discussed. The difficulty of establishing an average work period over two weeks (as a result of difficulties in arranging the schedule), and the commission would like to hear from Jason Gleed, who is responsible for scheduling hours in the dispatch office for a more comprehensive understanding of the scheduling difficulties at present with a smaller staff than usual. During the next meeting, a potential exception to the comp time policy for dispatchers will be on the agenda.

School Resource Officer

The rate for a School Resource officer in Oneida County to work with the school district #351 schools was established at $48.36/hr until the end of the school year, beginning at the time the contract for the position is signed.

Commissioner Eliason moved to accept the agreement between Oneida County and the School District. The motion was approved.

First Responder Counseling

Several potential sources of counseling services for the county’s first responders were discussed. First responder are often the first to arrive on the scenes of potentially traumatic events, and benefit from counseling to help process the emotions of such experiences, and treat any PTSD that results from them.

Insurance agent Scott Leavitt, First Moment Counseling, and iiiA were all considered as service providers. iiiA provides 24/7 counseling, at no cost to county first responders. The contract requires a twelve month commitment. iiiA is a non-profit organization.

Brian Jeppsen moved to accept a mental health care counseling contract with iiiA for counseling services for first responders, probation, and dispatch at a rate of $159/month per employee for a twelve month contract. The motion was approved. The contract will be effective March 1 of this year.

Chairman Lewis authorized Clerk Lon Colton to contact Amy Manning to discuss billing and payment arrangements.

Last year, the county contracted the services of Katie Leavitt for counseling. As a result of changing the service provider for 2024, the commission will investigate the best way to balance any remaining contract fees associated with Leavitt as it moves forward with iiiA. Propane Tank for backup generator

Propane tanks for the backup generator will be hooked together to provide a total of 1,600 gallons to draw from. The bid from Valley Wide is for $6,589 plus 2-3 hours of labor, monitored by Building Inspector Tory Richardson. Richar dson will report the final amount to Clerk Colton. A motion to accept the bid from Valley Wide for the tank to support a backup generator at the Event Center was made and passed. The backup generator will serve in the capacity of supporting one of the county’s emergency response areas, which are detailed in the County’s Emergency Management plan.

Annex Building Roof

The County Annex building is in need of repair. No one is exactly certain how old the roof is, but Tory Richardson has determined that it is need of replacement. There are currently leaks into the building from the roof. Two

different bids were received for the project. Mountain Peak provided the higher bid, which is $2,074 higher than the bid from Island Heights, but has ten additional warranty years as a part of the contract. The repairs will be funded by money set aside for the annex in the Capital Funds account.

Chairman Lewis movied to award the contract to Mountain Peak for the annex roof project for $37,742 to be paid out of capital expenses, The motion was approved by the commissioners.

Courthouse work

The removal of the tile/flooring in the drivers license office has revealed the possibility of asbestos tile below the top layer. The county will now need to contract with a company for the safe removal of the material. Tory Richardson is in the process of securing a bid for the project.

Laminate flooring is not built for high foot traffic areas, according to the companies providing bids for the flooring, but the Sheriff’s Office wants it to match the rest of the building.

Arrowhead reported that they cannot finish the cabinetry work until the flooring is done.

Brian Thomas has provided a bid, and requested to bring samples of a laminate alternative for county officials to examine.

Tory Richardson will meet with him and report back.

TKE Elevator Maintenance bills

Bills for elevator maintenance have been received by the county, which questioned whether those should be sent to them or the contractor working on the project. Richardson contacted DWA, who said not to worry about them.

Bulk Gas Tank

A bid for $73,192 was received for a bulk gas tank with a fuel cloud system. The tank would be used as an emergency fuel supply for county vehicles, as well as way to take advantage of low gas prices. Employees can be set up with authorization codes for the use of the fuel system. Commissioner Ken Eliason moved to accept the bid for the project from Valley Wide for $73,192.54 to be taken out of one-time expenses. The motion passed. Ben Naylor Hearing

County Clerk Lon Colton received a communication from Ben Naylor requesting an extension for an upcoming hearing because he is waiting on additional information from the Planning and Zoning Commission. Possible dates for a reschedule would include dates toward the middle and end of April.

Chairman Lewis suggested that he would communicate with Planning and Zoning to make sure they had everything they needed from Mr. Naylor. The hearing involves a rezone application for property owned by Naylor, on

also use other prints together because fabrics don’t necessarily need to be plain colors. Red or green can make other colors pop, so play around with different colors. A color can be used, even when there is only a small amount of that color in your print. Debbie also suggests a color video from Canada by Karen Brown of Just Get It Done. This is a four-part color series, and it uses the spelling colour. This month’s block is the forest block, taught by Debra Clark. It is a flying geese block. The white is all made from one 2 ½ inch strip and the green is also from a 2 ½ inch strip. The finished block is 12 ½ inches.

Next month’s block will be Starry Night taught by Rosalie Silvester. It is also a flying geese pattern.

which he is seeking to build a residence and a church. Committee meeting start times

Following up on last meeting’s discussion of the possibility of changing Board of Commissioners meeting times to allow more people to attend, Chairman Lewis explained that the day set aside for Commission meetings during the month was established by Idaho Code, but that specific times during the day were at the discretion of the Board. The Commission expressed willingness to try out a 12 or 1 p.m. start time on a trial basis, excluding budgeting sessions.

Chairman Lewis moved to change the meeting time for commission meetings to 1 p.m. for the February and March meetings beginning on February 26, with the public open meetings to begin at that time, and legal and executive issues to be dealt with earlier.

The potential for employing a Town Hall style meeting to further increase transparency on the part of the commission was also discussed. It was noted that Town Hall meetings could be closed immediately in situations where the rules were not adhered to. The meetings could be used to provide information and resources to the community about various topics, including open meeting laws, the legal system, tax assessment, and other issues. The purpose would be to inform and educate the audience on the underlying functions and operations of the county business, as well as open dialog with constituents about issues that are of concern to them.

The idea of having some of the Town Hall meetings take place at the Stone School was discussed. It was decided that the Town Hall meetings would be used to take input and suggestions from the community, but that votes would be taken at the next regular commission meeting.

It was motioned to set the first Town Hall meeting for April 9 at 6 p.m.

Truck

It was reported that the county was unable to keep a belly dump trailer/ truck operating, despite major work done on the vehicle. It was suggested to add the vehicle to the county sale of equipment. The commission looked at buying a used truck that would be reliable for the work needed. An estimate of $40-$60K was discussed to pull the trailer. Dianna Dredge with Road and Bridge said there isn’t anything in the foreseeable future that would otherwise require those funds.

A motion to authorize Road and Bridge to locate a replacement vehicle for up to $60K was approved.

Hess Pumice Agreement

An agreement with Hess Pumice whereby HP could use the leoader to smooth out rough spots in the road using the pit run Road and Bridge has already established was approved.

Tina Bullcreek made a Minecraft quilt for her grandson.

Debra Clark demonstrates the block of the month—the forest block.

On the evening of February 19, 2024, surrounded by her family, in her home, Joyce Ann (Klein) Maxfield 76, of Malad City, Idaho was finally reunited with her mother Lulu Klein and her son Thomas Jeffrey Schaeffer.

Joyce was born October 23, 1947 in St Johns Kansas. The 4th child of Lawrence Eugene and Lulu Darlene (Clapper) Klein. Soon after her birth, her father gave her the title of “Wild Child”. She proudly fulfilled this nickname. She always stood up for herself and righted any wrong that came her way. On one occasion, her brother Ronnie teased her and her little sister Karen until she devised a master plan. She told him that their mother needed ice from the ice house. When Ronnie went to get the ice, Joyce locked the door from the outside leaving Ronnie to his own devises. It wasn’t until late in the evening when their mother was looking for him that Joyce finally fessed up that Ronnie was found chilled to the bone.

One Christmas, Joyce was given a pair of slick bottom house slippers but she wished for ice skates. So in Joyce’s true fashion, she made lemonade out of lemons. She talked Karen into going ice skating, at the pond, near their home. She got out on the ice, made a few strides, broke through the ice, and was trapped underneath. She fought her way back to where she broke through and pulled herself out. When she came to her senses, she told Karen that their mother did not need to know of the ice breaking but only how nice Joyce would look if she had genuine ice skates. She knew without a doubt given the right equipment she could have been world class figure skater.

Joyce moved to Utah with her 4 children Paul Edwin, Dawn Marie, Thomas Jeffrey and LeighAnne and took employment as waitress. She loved the quick money in her pocket she received from her unbelievable

wanted the best for her little ones. She kept searching until she could find a husband that could carry out the duty of being a father. The pinnacle event in Joyce’s life occurred when her car needed to be repaired. She pulled into McKay Maxfield’s Chevron station on 4800 street in Ogden, Utah. There couldn’t be two more opposite people on this planet. Nobody could explain how it worked but they were a perfect match. Complimenting each others strengths and reigning each other in when they needed it. They were a fierce, passionate, solid unbreakable team.

Joyce accepted Mckay’s proposal. After they celebrated Christmas with their children, they tucked them into to bed, drove to Las Vegas Nevada to become husband and wife on December 26th 1972. In sickness and in health, a vow they didn’t take lightly. Although their lives were full they just had to add one more thing to their union and in 1974 they brought a daughter, Avis Karess into their union making their family complete.

Joyce’s drive and ambition were unbelievable. Since, McKay was the owner of several business in the Ogden area Joyce started a snow-

plowing business. She had Mckay put a snowplow on an old pickup. She would strap her new baby, Avis, in the passenger seat then set out all hours of the day and night plowing snow. She had the fondest memories of plowing snow with her baby in tow. She became a licensed daycare provider after earning her child development certificate from Westminster College of Salt Lake City, UT. She served a term as the President of the Utah Day Care Association. With her waitressing and childcare provider skills under her belt, she knew she had a bigger calling. While working at Thomas Food Town, she took the EMT course, practiced her skills on her co workers, and became a licensed EMT. She started working as a CNA for Oneida County hospital. Next she earned her LPN, finally received her RN. She completed her nursing career as Director of Nursing of Long Term Care at the Oneida County Hospital. She was proud of the work she did there, training CNA’s, caring for community members and looking out for all of her employees. She loved her involvement with the Oneida Crisis Center she enjoyed working with them and sharing friendship over the

past years. The best memories of her life were with her husband, McKay, going on cruises, having family parties, and attending events for her children and grandchildren. She was proud of her family and always wanted them to know she had their back no matter what. Joyce always took care of any relatives, neighbors, friends, or acquaintances. She never wanted anyone to go without, be alone or be in need. She seemed possess a superpower to grant others wishes. If she loved you and knew of your heart’s desire, she would make it come true. Her mind was powerful. She had the will to do anything and we are all so grateful that of all the things she could have been, she chose to be our mom.

She wanted everyone to know that her husband was the most handsome man in the world. Her granddaughter K-leigh who with she shared a special bond was her doting care taker to the end. In lieu of flowers, please share lunch with a friend, take flowers to someone who is down, make plans with your kids, take that trip you have been putting off, go back to school, or take that class earn the degree. “GO! BE! DO!” live your life in honor of our mom who lived hers to the fullest. In her true foodie nature she couldn’t pass up a rotisserie chicken, a plate of biscuits and gravy or a nice sit down meal. So in her true foodie nature our mom would like you to know that Culver’s has saved more lives than doctors! So enjoy a sit down meal.

Joyce is survived by her husband McKay, Her children Paul (Lynn) Schaeffer, Dawn (Terry) Brooks, LeighAnne (Blake) Love & Avis (Mike) Semrad. A sister Janette Sallee Her Grandchildren, and great grandchildren

She is preceded in death by her parents, her brother Donald, her sister Karen and her beloved son Thomas.

Funeral services to be determined at Horsley Funeral Home.

Joyce Ann (Klein) Maxfield A young Joyce Maxfield

Dragons Boys Basketball Season Ends After District Losses

With the 2A District 5 basketball tournament lasting only ten days, the Malad Dragon’s postseason games have ended just as quickly as they began. In the four team, double elimination tournament, the MHS team went up against Bear Lake and Soda Springs and was unable to skate passed either team, ending their 2023-2024 season.

The Dragons began their district tournament venture taking on the number one seed, the Bear Lake Bears on Tuesday, February 13. They had a rocky start to the game as it seemed everything bounced the wrong way. Between Bear Lake’s fast paced offense moving up and down the court, a series of fouls on key players, and the ball always rolling out of bounds off of them, it wasn’t until late in the first quarter that the Dragons finally put points on the scoreboard.

With the kinks worked out, Malad jumped into the second quarter ready to play basketball, creating many more offensive opportunities as well as defensive stops, outscoring the Bears 10-8. Ben Peterson began the second quarter scoring after Braylen Tripp brought the ball down the court off of a fast defensive rebound transition, passing out to Ryan Hubbard for a quick give and go. Stopping at the left block, Tripp went up for the shot bus passed across to Peterson on the opposite block instead.

On their next possession down the court, Tripp found Zack Richardson open at the left elbow of the free throw line. After getting the pass, Richardson sent it on to meet Hubbard coming in from the corner for the baseline reverse lay up, hesitating first for the defense to blow past. Despite their solid second quarter, the Dragons couldn’t make up for the previous deficit, going into halftime 12-21.

Bear Lake came out in the third quarter to hit shots on three back to back possessions to quickly put them up 12-28. Malad’s defense quickly slowed their roll as they forced turnovers and grabbed steals to keep the Bears from setting up any offense. Playing a key part in the defensive stops, Peterson easily anticipated the ball movements, picking off the passes and sending the ball down court. Grabbing his third steal in nearly as many Bear Lake possessions, Peterson sent the ball down court after finding Hubbard open on the sideline. Baylor Bean, filling the opposite lane, caught the pass from Hubbard under the basket for the quick shot but bounced it off the rim. Hot on his heels, Tripp grabbed the rebound just inches from the hoop and dunked it back in, all in one seamless motion.

Even with such tough defense, the Dragons were unable to keep the Bears as they continued to pull away on the scoreboard, falling 33-54. Hubbard led in stats for the Dragons as he had 10 points, 10 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals, and 1 block. Peterson also put up stats across the board with 3 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists, 3 steals, and 1 block. Richardson led

with points, tallying up 15 throughout the game.

Losing in their opening district game, Malad was next pitted against the Soda Springs Cardinals after their loss against West Side in game three of the tournament. The game started in a much better fashion for the Dragons as they scored the first basket of the game after Richardson maneuvered around the defense in the key for the lay in. But Soda Springs was quick to answer and the two teams battled out the first quarter to end it 15-17. Relentlessly playing through the second half, Malad managed to take the lead just before the quarter ended on a baseline drive by Tripp to make it 34-33.

Throughout the third quarter of the game, the lead traded back and forth and again and again as both teams worked the ball up and down the court. Hubbard connected with the basket a number of times from the inside as he cut and drove to the hoop. Peterson had some crucial rebounds to put back in as second chance scores for Malad. Richardson found a little magic in the deep corner, hitting the three after Peterson dished out on the drive. Getting fouled on attempted shots, Tripp went to the line to hit bonus shots for the Dragons as well.

But on the other end of the court, the Soda Spring offense found even greater success as they put up scoring shots for the Cardinals. Putting up 22 points over the quarter, Soda Springs eventually regained their lead, ending the third quarter 55-50.

Over the last eight minutes of the game, the Dragons brought the score back within a single shot several times, but were never able to take the lead again, trailing as the final buzzer rang out, 60-72. Tripp posted a double double for the game, grabbing 10 rebounds and putting up 19 points. He also added 8 assists on offense, as well as 1 block and 1 steal on defense. Hubbard grabbed another 7 rebounds, with Richardson bringing 6 more for Malad. The passing game played a crucial part of the Dragons offense as they totalled 19 assists as a team with Carter Carey and Richardson responsible for 4 each.

With their second loss in the tournament, the Dragons were eliminated and their basketball season came to a close. Head Coach Zach Beutler commented on their district tournament games as he said, “We made adjustments in practice as we prepared for Bear Lake but we still committed several unforced turnovers in that game that made a real difference. Against Soda Springs, we had some untimely defensive breakdowns and when we were solid Soda hit contested shots. Brady Showell had a health scare on Monday last week and was not cleared to participate in practice or games all week. That hurt big time! We saw some great growth in our team over the season and we are pleased with all that they did accomplish this season even though it ended sooner than we had hoped.”

Malad's defense works to stop Soda Springs at the top of the key.

MHS Wrestling Wins 2A District— Headed to State

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have several underclassmen headed to state which means the future is also in good hands.”

98lbs Jack Willie - District Champion Jack is a sophomore and 2 time state qualifier. Jack placed 5th at state his freshman year.

106lbs Ayden Potter - 5th Place Ayden is a sophomore and 2 time state qualifier.

113lbs Jace Potter - Runner Up Jace is a senior and 3 time state qualifier. Jace placed 5th at state his junior year.

113lbs Porter Mills - 3rd Place Porter is a sophomore and 2 time state qualifier. Porter took 4th at state his freshman year.

120lbs Tommy Angell - Runner Up Tommy is a senior and 4 time state qualifier. Tommy placed 3rd at state his junior year.

120lbs Parker Price - 3rd Place Parker is a freshman

126lbs Sam Willie - Runner Up Sam is a sophomore and 2 time state qualifier.

138lbs Drake Morrison - District Champion Drake is a freshman

145lbs Oakley Maddox - District Champion Oakley is a freshman

152lbs Gabe Hooste - Runner Up Gabe is a junior

160lbs Cam Bingham - 3rd Place Cam is a sophomore

160lbs Dylan Moss - Runner Up

Dylan is a senior and 3 time state qualifier

170lbs Hunter Wray - 4th Place Hunter is a senior and 3 time state qualifier

182lbs Rydon Montgomery3rd Place Rydon is a sophomore

182lbs Lex Driskel - Runner Up Lex is a senior and 2 time state qualifier

195lbs Blaiz Wright - Runner Up Blaiz is a senior and 3 time state qualifier. Blaiz placed 4th at state his junior year.

220lbs Caleb Mathews - Runner Up Caleb is a senior and 3 time state qualifier.

The Lady Dragon wrestlers traveled to Pocatello High on Feb 16th and 17th to wrestle in the 2A Districts V-VI girls tournament. The team entered 9 girls into the 28 team tournament. To qualify for the state tournament the lady wrestlers had to finish in the top 5 of their bracket.

From Malad, Braylee Price went 3-2 in her matches to place 5th to make her the 1st girl at the tournament to qualify. Aubrey Shulz, wrestling the best matches of the season against some of the top ranked girls in the state, went 3-2, also placing 5th and earning her bid to the state tournament. Rounding out the MHS lady wrestlers qualifying for state was Cale Carter who won her first 2 matches, advancing her to the championship match. In the final match, she came up short, losing by pin to place 2nd in her bracket.

Also competing at the district tournament for the Lady Dragons but did not qualify were Bentley Oglesbee 2-2 finishing 6th, Dezirae Haven 3-3, also finishing 6th, Rylee Neilson 3-2, finishing 7th, Bella McCullough went 2-2, Evvie Williams 1-2, and Bella Smith 0-2. The Lady Dragons finished as a team in 5th place, with 102 points.

The coaches are extremely proud of these girls with how they wrestled, saying, “They all went out and put 100% on the mat and left every bit of that on the mat when they came off, whether it be from a win or a loss. We are excited to see these girls compete at the state tournament.”

The state send off for the Dragons will be Thursday at 2:30pm. The Idaho State Wrestling Tournament will be Friday and Saturday, February 23rd and 24th in Pocatello at the Holt arena. Wrestling will begin at 9:30am on Friday and 8:30am on Saturday. The coaches and wrestlers are always grateful for their faithful fans and say, “We invite you all to come out and support the girls and boys. It will be an exciting, fun-filled weekend for the whole family!”