The Idaho Enterprise | March 14, 2024

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American Legion Building officially listed in National Register of Historic Places

The American Legion Hall Post #65 in Malad was listed in the National Register of Historic Places on January 25, 2024. The Oneida County Historic Preservation Committee, working with Kirk Huffaker of Huffaker Preservation Strategies in Salt Lake as a consultant and with Gene Caldwell of the American Legion, nominated the American Legion Building in fall 2022 after working on the nomination for over a year.

All nominations to the National Register of Historic Places must go through an official local committee that operates under the direction of a Certified Local Government (CLG). Oneida County is recognized by the State of Idaho as a CLG. Members of the Oneida County Historic Preservation Committee are Jean Thomas, Chair, D.L. Evans, Dotty Evanson, J.D. Thomas, Larry Thomas, and Luke Waldron with Bill Lewis as liaison to the Oneida County Commission.

Paid by a grant from the Idaho State Historical Society, Kirk Huffaker came to Malad several times to collect the required documentation to support the nomination; he went through minutes of American Legion and Legion Auxiliary meetings, scrapbooks, pictures, and newspaper clippings, and documents related to the construction of the building, and met with Gene Caldwell and other members of the American Legion. After the Idaho State Preservation Office approved the nomination, it went to the National Park Service of the Department of the Interior of the federal government for final approval.

The American Legion Hall was dedicated in 1935 in a two-day celebration. The entire town closed during the event so that everyone could enjoy concessions, carnival rides, side shows, picture shows, dances, and ball games.

Idaho Governor C. Ben Ross gave the dedicatory address. Since then, the Legion has been used by the American Legion, Legion Auxiliary, and Gold Star Mothers and has been the site of countless community events, including Christmas bazaars, dances, weddings, boxing matches, class reunions, family parties, weekly Bingo games, and programs of all types.

The official notification letter received last week from the Idaho State Historic Preservation Office stated:

“The National Register is America’s official list of historic properties considered important in our past and worthy of preservation. Listing in the

National Register provides recognition and assists in preserving our Nation’s heritage. This listing does not affect private property rights but does recognize that the property is of historic significance to the State and community.”

In other words, ownership of the building remains with the American Legion, which can remodel and update the building as needed. Being listed on the National Register provides additional opportunities for grant funding to keep the building usable by the owners and the public.

A celebration of this recognition of the historic importance of the Ameri-

can Legion Hall will be held later this spring.

Other buildings in Oneida County on the National Register of Historic Places are the Co-Op Block and J.N. Ireland Bank, the D. L. Evans Sr. Bungalow on North Main, the Jedd Jones House on North Main, the Malad Second Ward, the United Presbyterian Church, and the Oneida County Courthouse. Samaria is listed as a National Historic District. All of these sites except the Courthouse were listed on the National Register in 1979; the Courthouse was listed in 1987.

PACT Act Expanded for Veterans

The PACT Act is a law that expands VA health care and benefits for veterans exposed to burn pits, Agent Orange, and other toxic substances as a result of service in the armed forces. The law “helps provide generations of Veterans—and their survivors—with the care and benefits they’ve earned and deserve.” The Department of Veterans Affairs also announced that starting March 5, health care expansion to millions of veterans would go into effect, years earlier than originally called for by the PACT Act.

The Department further states that “This expansion of care means that all Veterans who served in the Vietnam War, the Gulf War, Iraq, Afghanistan, the Global War on Terror, or any other combat zone after 9/11 will be eligible to enroll directly in VA health care without first applying for VA benefits. Additionally, Veterans who never deployed but were exposed to toxins or

hazards while training or on active duty in the United States will also be eligible to enroll. And it includes Veterans who never deployed but were exposed to toxins or hazards while training or on active duty here at home - by working with chemicals, pesticides, lead, asbestos, certain paints, nuclear weapons, x-rays, and more.”

The Veterans Affairs Department is interested in making everyone who might qualify for the expanded benefits aware of their eligibility, and is encouraging local Veterans group representatives to spread the word as much as possible. Because many of the health consequences of toxic exposure had significantly better outcomes if diagnosed early, participation is suggested even for those without any symptoms or diagnoses at present. As the program materials relate, “Even if you don’t need this care today, you might need it tomorrow, or the next day, or

INSIDE THE ENTERPRISE

30 years from now. It’s quick and easy to apply. And once you’re in, you have access for life.”

Program administrators state that it is “quick and easy to enroll. You don’t need to be sick or file a claim to become eligible; all you have to do is show that you served in one of those locations or operations – or participated in one of the activities that could have exposed you to toxins or hazards.”

Veterans can apply at any time. This expansion of care is a permanent change – there is no deadline, or expiration date. However, the VA encourages Veterans to apply today so they have access to care when they need it.

Nationally, information about the benefits available under the program can be found at www.va.gov/PACT or by calling 1-800-MyVA411. Locally, please call Bob Stokes, Veterans Service Officer, at (208) 7567352 for help with paperwork.

President delivers State of the Union

The annual State of the Union address was delivered by President Biden last week, and was accompanied by the usual rounds of commentary and response. Overall, the speech was received well by members of the president’s party and less well by members of the opposition, as is almost always the case. A survey of the national press shows that the main takeaways were that Biden looked energetic and forceful, that the speech was more political than is often the case, and that the response from Alabama Senator Katie Britt was…odd. There were no major policy announcements or program rollouts during the speech, which are often eschewed during election years.

Alarming report on AI potential released

(CNN) A new report commissioned by the US State Department paints an alarming picture of the “catastrophic” national security risks posed by rapidly evolving artificial intelligence, warning that time is running out for the federal government to avert disaster.

The findings were based on interviews with more than 200 people over more than a year – including top executives from leading AI companies, cybersecurity researchers, weapons of mass destruction experts and national security officials inside the government.

The report concludes that advanced AI could, “pose an extinction-level threat to the human species.”

Deputy Attorney General added to Daybell prosecution

A request was made by Fremont County prosecutors in the case against Chad Daybell for additional assistance. The State of Idaho Attorney General’s Office has agreed to appoint Deputy Attorney General Ingrid Batey to the team. The case has received an enormous amount of national attention, and has been in progress for over three years. Special Prosecutor Rachel Smith recently stepped down for the case, for unspecified reasons, creating an immediate need for further prosecutorial assistance and expertise. Batey is also involved with the prosecution of Bryan Kohberger, who is accused of murdering four students at the University of Idaho in 2022. Jury selection is set to begin on April 1.

Come Support the Jones Family

Kadence has Diamond-Blackfan-Anemia and has been traveling to Salt Lake every 3 weeks for blood transfusions. She is now preparing to be able to get her Bone Marrow transplant from her big sister, Brynnlee. Join them for a Fundraiser Monday, March 18 at the High School commons 5:00 – 7:30 p.m. There will be shirts for sale, bake sale and Dinner (provided by The Hungry Heifer. If you would like to donate, text or call Andrea 208-851-1103, Emily 208-479-1923 or Lacey 208-821-0907

The American Legion Building in the location it has occupied since 1935. The building has served countless functions over the decades, and been a central community gathering place in Oneida County.

A group of Legion members, as well others who made the listing a reality. From L to R: Max Huggins, Gene Caldwell, Kay Caldwell, Jean Thomas, Russ Wilson, Bob Stokes, Julie Stokes, Mandy Hess, Garry White.

Evening of the Arts Spotlights Camp and Eliason

The 11th annual Evening of the Arts is an opportunity for a few of the many artists in Oneida County to display their talents; different artists are invited to participate each year. Sponsored by the Nell J. Redfield Hospital Foundation, the event will be on Thursday, April 4, from 6:00 –8:30 p.m. at the Event Center at the Fairgrounds.

Jerry Camp (Oil Painting)

One of the featured artists this year is Jerry Camp, who grew up visiting cousins in Malad Valley. He and his wife Nancy moved to Malad two years ago from Taylorsville, Utah. Jerry is glad to be living at last in the place that he has often thought of as “home”. He will exhibit his oil paintings at the Evening of the Arts.

Jerry lived in northern Utah while growing up, graduating from Granger High School. He says he has always liked to draw and started painting in oils in high school. He took art classes in high school and continued to improve his talents through workshops, classes, and collaborations with other artists. Landscapes and flowers are Jerry’s favorite subjects for his paintings; he refers to them as “Happy Paintings.” While oil painting began as a hobby, he now exhibits and sells his works in the Relics Gallery in Holladay, Utah. He is a member of the Intermountain Society of Artists and the Oil Painters of America.

Jerry continued his family business of shoe repair and then moved to art and framing as a career. While he usually purchases frames, he finishes them to complement the works of art he is preparing.

Jerry and Nancy are the parents of a daughter and have two grandchildren. Jerry immediately became involved in his new home community through service in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and membership in the American Legion. He served in the United States Army for two years,

including one year in Vietnam.

Allison Eliason (Photography)

A familiar photographer in Oneida County, Allison Eliason will display a sample of her works at the Evening of the Arts. Allison grew up in Drummond, Montana, and attended BYU-Idaho, graduating with a degree in exercise physiology. While attending college, she would often go to Salmon to visit her brother, who worked on a ranch there. After meeting Brayden Eliason in Salmon, her visits became more of an opportunity to see Brayden than her brother. She and Brayden live in Holbrook with their four children and help operate the Eliason family ranch.

Allison has always been interested in photography, excelling in 4-H photography. She started following Brayden around the ranch and decided that she needed to document ranch life. Her favorite subjects are cowboys, cows, and horses. Realizing the importance of connecting people to the rural lifestyle and community, she started a blog ten years ago, using her photographs to demonstrate the good (and sometimes not-so-good) aspects of ranch life.

Allison writes for the Idaho Enterprise, which provides another opportunity to use her photography to explain ranch life through her columns about agriculture. She also covers all sports at the schools and the community for the Enterprise. She teaches 4-H in Holbrook, is an EMT, works with the Stone School PTO, and is the Relief Society President for the Holbrook Ward. She was an assistant girls’ basketball coach at Malad High School this year.

Everyone is invited to the Evening of the Arts to see Jerry’s oil paintings and Allison’s photography as well as the artistic works of Shelby Blackner and Chesley Lewis and the beautiful quilts created by the Oneida Quilters. Art projects by Malad students will

Filing Deadline for elections is Friday

The deadline for anyone interested in filing paperwork to run for office in the county is Friday, March 15 at 5:00 p.m. Paperwork must be complete, and any needed signatures on file as of that time in order to qualify for upcoming elections. As of press time, the following candidacies had been announced:

Sheriff

The race for sheriff so far has two declared candidates, both with experience in the department. Doug Williams currently serves as the Chief Deputy with the Oneida County Sheriff’s Office, and John Christophersen, formerly of the same office, currently serves as the Code Enforcement Officer for the City of Malad.

Commissioners

So far, District 3 is the only one

with declared candidates, those being current district 3 commissioner Brian Jeppsen, and Kirk Willie.

Precinct Committeemen

At present, 5 of the 6 precinct seats have declared candidates:

Precinct 1: Bob Crowther

Precinct 2: Tom Jenkins

Precinct 3: Lynn Moore and Sterling Smith

Precinct 4: Bryan Kerr and Randy Willie

Precinct 6: J. Duane Carter and Paul Smith

All candidates for these offices will be afforded equal space for an introductory announcement of their candidacy with an accompanying picture. Contact the Enterprise office at 208766-4773 for information on how to submit materials.

Precinct 4 Candidate Bryan Kerr

My name is Bryan Kerr, and my wife, Karen, and I live in Cherry Creek. We have 3 adult children and 1 grandchild. I retired after 44 years in Contruction, living and working in a number of states and countries . Having left the state of Washington 3 years ago after seeing what that liberal state government represented, it was nice to move to a state and community that shares our conservative values of God, Family and Country.

I am running for the Oneida County GOP Precinct Committee Person (PCP) for Precinct #4. I am the incumbent PCP, and I was asked to run 2 years ago by both Rob Broadhead and Steve Werk, former Precinct #4 PCP’s.

As a conservative and a lifelong member of the Republican Party, I feel we need to unite the GOP party and stand behind Donald Trump to defeat Joe Biden and the big government liberals.

This election, we need to elect a President who will protect our borders and bring back respect to our military by putting in military leaders who are more concerned about our military men and women and protecting our country, than their concerns over diversity, equity and inclusion or removing those soldiers who would

not get the COVID vaccine.

We also need to elect state government officials that are more concerned about protecting our rights, what our schools are teaching, and how our tax dollars are spent rather than creating a larger government. We don’t need elected officials who want to control our lives like they did by shutting down schools and businesses during COVID.

I will continue to push for conservative principles and keep Oneida County conservative. I hope I can count on your vote.

Bryan Kerr

Precinct Committee Person Precinct #4

also be on display. Admission is free, but attendees will want to bid on dozens of unique, colorful, and useful gift baskets during the live and silent auctions.

All proceeds from the auction will go to remodeling patient rooms and purchasing equipment for our local Hospital.

Emergency Planning Information on County Website

The county has been trying to make information about resources and programs more accessible to residents on its website. Commissioner Brian Jeppsen reported that the Hazard mitigation plan, as well as a FEMA approved list of items for an emergency ready-kit have been posted to the county’s website.

The Hazard Mitigation plan was developed by members of the community’s emergency response team, local officials, and other stakeholders to outline areas of concern within the area in terms of potential emergencies, as well as strategies for dealing with them.

The FEMA list of items provides a checklist residents can use when preparing a family or personal Emergen-

cy Kit for use in the event of emergency situations.

A CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) class is being planned for anyone in the community who would like to be trained in Emergency Response issues.

The county plans to continue to update its online information resources over the year, and will continue to post on items relevant to the community as they become available.

Information about these and other topics can be found at the Oneida county page at https://www.oneidaid. us/departments/emergency_services. php.

Precinct 6 Representative Candidate Paul Smith

I’m Paul Smith. I’m married to Ceptember Smith, and we have 3 young children. We live in Holbrook which I feel is one of the best places on Earth to raise a family. Here we have a greater opportunity than in other places to teach our children work ethics and responsibility as we raise goats and chickens. We love it here so much, that when our family outgrew the small farmhouse we’d been living in, we chose to build a new home across the street rather than move out of town.

I served in the Germany, Düsseldorf mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Afterward, I graduated from Weber State University with degrees in Computer Science and German Business Language, and a minor degree in Japanese. My experiences with foreign languages have provided me with deeper insights into historical events than most Americans learn, particularly surrounding the first and second World War, and the lessons to be gleaned. History has shown how easily and quickly a nation can give up its rights while letting the government’s powers grow out of control, and I wish to help my fellow Amer-

icans avoid repeating such mistakes. I am conservative, with strong beliefs in traditional values, such as family, religion, and personal responsibility. As a boy scout, I made an oath to do my best to do my duty to God and my country, to help other people at all times, and to keep myself physically strong, mentally awake, and morally straight. That oath still stands, and right now I feel that I can best fulfill it by continuing to server as Precinct #6’s representative to the Republican Party.

Jerry Camp will be showing his oil paintings at this year’s Evening of the Arts fundraiser for Nell J. Redfield Memorial Hospital.

Allison Eliason will present a series of photos during the Evening of the Arts.

March

1971 - March

Erin Michelle Hawkes, 52 of Malad, and wife of Chris Hawkes, passed away on Sunday, March 10, 2024. She was born March 24, 1971, in Provo, Utah, the oldest child and only daughter of Terry and Marsha Jones. Erin was raised in Pocatello and Malad. She graduated from Malad High School in 1989 and continued her education at Utah State University, where she majored in Elementary Education. She married Chris Hawkes on September 10, 1994, in the Logan, Utah temple.

Erin enjoyed baking, reading, spending time in Island Park at the cabin, following the activities of her family, and watching her brother’s coach. She loved being surrounded by her husband and her family, including her grandchildren, who could never have felt more loved as she read, danced, and laughed with them. All of her nieces and nephews looked forward to her teasing. Her “Erin” laugh was especially loved. She was a devout member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and served in many capacities. She taught at Malad Elementary School for 30 years. Erin also coached various sports at the Middle School and High School.

May

Lester Niah Davis 83 of Malad Idaho passed away suddenly at his home on March 4, 2024.

Niah was born May 3, 1940 in Malad Idaho to Les and Ada Hughes Davis, the youngest of four children.

Niah attended schools in Malad and graduated with the class of 1958. While in high school he excelled in T and I Class (Trade and Industry) and learned to repair almost any automobile. He loved working on and taking care of his 1957 Chevy. His early years were spent on the family farm where he was familiar with farm chores and learned to drive a tractor at an early age. He had a great love of horses. He lost his father when he was just 12 years of age so he and his mother left the farm and moved to town.

Niah married Christine Toland on June 16, 1961 in Malad Idaho. They were blessed with a daughter Teresa Lee and a son Tyler Les. They spent their married life in Malad where they enjoyed family drives and many camping trips together.

Niah started working at the age of 16 for Glen B Williams at his Service Station after school and on weekends. He later went to work for the Idaho Dept. of Highways as a surveyor on the construction of the interstate. He worked at Thiokol Corporation for many years as an inspector on the Solid Rocket Booster program and later went to work for Ireland Bank as a courier where he enjoyed many friendships with all the bank employees on his route.

Niah was an amateur plumber, mechanic and an all-around handyman, who could fix anything.

Niah was an Elder in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and although he wasn’t always active, his

She is survived by her husband Chris; her children: Jordan (Tyler) Cook; and Bailey (Jayden) Moon. She is also survived by her three grandchildren, Tinley and Rydge Moon, and Kruw Cook; her parents Terry and Marsha Jones. Erin is also survived by her brothers: Justin Jones, Tyler Jones, and Trevor Jones.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 16, from 12-1 p.m. at the Malad Stake Center. A viewing will be held Friday, March 15, from 7-9 p.m. and Saturday morning from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Burial will be in the Malad City Cemetery.

faith was very important to him.

Niah is survived by his wife Christine of 62 years, daughter Teresa (Ron) Tubbs, son Tyler. Grandchildren Lindsey, Zeph, K-leigh, David, Josh and 4 great grandchildren, Hadlee, Witten, Barrett and Brody. His two sisters JoAnn Parsons and Connie Baker and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, sister Betty Kay Gardner and a grandson Challis Tubbs.

Funeral services were held Friday the 8th at Horsley Funeral Home.

May

1951 - March 5, 2024

Janiel Brown Swore was born in Malad, Idaho, to Leo and Leora Brown on May 30, 1951. She grew up with four older brothers on the Brown family farm about five miles west of Malad in Pleasantview. Janiel graduated from Malad High School in 1969, and from Ricks College in 1971 with an Associate Degree in Business.

In the spring of 1972, she met the love of her life, Jerry Swore, and they were married on Sept. 16, 1972 at the Pleasantview Ward Chapel next to the Brown family farm. Shortly thereafter, Jerry’s employment took them to Ballston Spa, New York, where they welcomed their first son, Michael, in 1973. In 1974 they moved back to Pocatello to be closer to both of their families. Over the next nine years, they welcomed three more children: Christie, Scott, and Jeffery. Janiel was blessed to be able to stay at home raising her children when they were young. As a family, they cherished many beloved pets including cats, dogs and other farm animals.

Janiel was capable, talented and exceptional in all she did. She was an accomplished pianist, a skilled seamstress, a hard worker, an inspirational teacher, and an exceptional cook— especially known for her buttermilk waffles, homemade chicken noodle soup, twice baked potatoes, and zucchini surprise.

Always in the service of others, Janiel was patient and kind to everyone she loved. As an active member of her church, Janiel served in many capacities including chorister, and multiple primary and Relief Society positions. She also volunteered extensively with Cub Scouts and at Tyhee Elementary. Janiel worked in the library at Gate City Elementary in Pocatello for more than 20 years and came out of retirement to continue her librarian work at Fort Hall Elementary. She was passionate about sharing her love of stories with children and often thrift-shopped to buy students’ favorite books with her own money so kids could have a copy of their very own. She LOVED to shop and always knew where to find the best deals. She often blessed her loved ones with her bargain finds!

She loved her family fiercely and during the last 25 years she welcomed each of her 17 grandchildren with great joy. Janiel always kept her grandkids entertained at family gatherings with activities, crafts, treats, puzzles and board games. She encouraged them to develop their personal interests and talents, and attended most of their events. They treasured spending time with her.

A farm girl at heart, she was a fixture at Swore Farms, cooking sweet corn at the farmers market, decorating the fairy forest at the corn maze, and welcoming Trafalgar tour groups from all over the world.

Janiel had many lifelong friends she stayed in touch with, including family members from Malad and Pleasantview. She frequently ran into friends, colleagues and students who loved her from Gate City and Fort Hall Elementary schools, and it made her day! It often took her an hour to buy a gallon of milk because she always ran into a familiar face and took time to visit with them.

During their marriage of more than 50 years, Jerry and Janiel shared a love of concerts, classic cars, camping, attending fairs, thrift shopping, antiquing, working on their son’s farm, listening to music, going out to eat, and spending time with their family.

Janiel was surrounded by her family when she slipped into her Heavenly Fathers arms, reuniting with her parents and other dear family members the evening of March 5, 2024. She was loved and treasured and will be dearly missed. She is survived by her husband, Jerry Swore; her children, Michael (Wendy) Swore, Christie (Moses) Collier, Scott (Rashell) Swore, Jeffery (Courtney) Swore; her grandchildren, Deanna (Parker), Thomas, Matthew, Mary, William, Sam, Zoe, Jacie, Caimbree, Ellie, Scott Jr., Emily, Shelby, Steven, Alaina, Annie, Everly. Two brothers, James (Dawn) Brown and Boyd (Shirlene) Brown, and her sister-in-law Jeanne Brown. She is preceded in death by her parents, Leo and Leora Brown, and two brothers, Dennis (Laurie) Brown and Roy (Jeanne) Brown.

A viewing will be held Thursday, March 14, 2025 from 6-8 p.m. at Wilks Funeral Home in Chubbuck. On Friday, March 15, a viewing will be held at the Fort Hall Ward Church from 9:30-10:45 a.m., with funeral services to follow at 11 a.m. See wilksfuneralhome.com for additional details.

If desired, donations in leu of flowers can be made to her mother’s foundation founded in 2013 at Oneida County Long Term Care: “Leora’s Lovely Lads and Lassies Fund. This fund was established to supplement Medicaid’s Personal Needs Allowance (PNA), which is intended to cover a resident’s personal expenses (which in the state of Idaho is only $40 per month) for things such as haircuts, toiletries, makeup, vitamins, clothing, shoes, books, magazines, personal snacks, etc. (https:// www.medicaidplanningassistance.org/ personal-needs-allowance/) Funds may be transferred online, under program and filling in “Leora’s Lovely Lads and Lassies” and may be dedicated in the name of Leora Brown and in memory of Janiel Brown Swore or by mailing a check payable to Oneida County Hospital c/o Kathy Hubbard at Oneida Hospital 150 N 200 W, Malad, ID 83202 designating the same information above.

Erin Michelle Hawkes

Lester Niah Davis

Janiel Brown Swore

War on Weeds— weeds are everybody’s problem

THE ISSUE: Hoary Alyssum

Hoary Alyssum (Berteroa incana) is tap-rooted annual, biennial or short-lived perennial that is native to Eurasia. It invades dry disturbed soils such as roadsides, lawns, and overgrazed pastures. This plant is toxic to horses, and it reduces the overall feed value for other livestock.

Hoary alyssum, a member of the mustard family, can grow up to 3 feet tall. Grayish star-shaped hairs cover the plant giving it a grayish-green (hoary) appearance. Lower leaves can be up to 2 inches in length and are widest towards the tips, upper leaves are similar but much smaller. It has small white flowers, each containing 4 deeply divided petals, making it look like there are 8 petals. Horry alyssum produces seed for much of the growing season. Each plant can produce up to 2,500 seeds per year, which can remain viable for up to 9 years. Seeds are gray-brown and oblong shaped. Seeds are easily spread by wildlife, humans, contaminated hay, and vehicles.

Integrated Pest Management (IPM)

Options:

Prevention— Learn to identify this plant. Plant certified seed.

Mechanical— Hand digging can be an effective way to remove small infestations, remove as much of the root system as possible to prevent regrowth. Mowing can be an effective method used to keep this weed from going to seed (may have to mow multiple times a year).

Cultural— Maintaining healthy plant communities will help suppress Hoary alyssum.

Chemical— 2,4-D amine and Metsulfuron (Escort and others) are herbicide active ingredients that can effectively control this weed. Multiple applications might be necessary to control weeds as they germinate. Only apply Metsulfuron (Escort and others) to pasture, rangeland, and non-crop land. Apply herbicides in the spring prior to bolting of rosettes. Always read and follow herbicide label directions.

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

CALL FOR BIDS

Oneida School District #351 is seeking bids for the following:

PARKING LOT RECONSTRUCTION

For specs/pre bid walk please contact: Darrell Tripp at 208-766-6522 darrell.tripp@malad.us

“Davis Bacon Act” must be followed & ID Public Works License required. Sealed bids will be accepted until 4:00 pm, Monday, March 18, 2024 @ 25 E 50 S Suite A, Malad ID.

Bids will be opened publicly during Board meeting on March 19, 2024 @ 6:00 pm.

LOOKING TO HIRE

The Curlew Valley Horse and Cattle Association is seeking a Range Rider for this grazing year from 4/15 to 11/30.

Duties include: Fencing, Checking Cattle, Maintaining Water Lines and Pumps, Checking Water Daily

Wage DOE

Questions? Call 208-604-3341

Lois Jean Kern Haraguchi

September 7, 1939 - March 6, 2024

Lois Jean Kern Haraguchi, 84, peacefully passed away surrounded by family on Wednesday, March 6, 2024. She was born September 7, 1939 in Malad, Idaho to Charles and Helen Unsworth Kern. Lois was an elegant, and gracious woman. She was an accomplished musician on the piano and organ and had a beautiful singing voice. Lois worked as a CFO, a legal secretary, in banking, radio, and various kinds of secretarial and office work. She enjoyed gathering with family and friends, playing games and cards.

She is survived by her son Kelly (Shelly) Evans, and her daughter Tina Evans, her brother Joe (Geri-deceased) Kern, sister Anita (David - deceased) Hills, brother David (Lynette) Kern, 4 grandchildren-Charles, Malcolm, Camarie, and Morgan, and 7 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and her son, Kim Evans.

Lois was a loving and devoted daughter, sister, mother, and friend. She was fun, playful, talented, intelligent, capable, pleasant, and always fashionable.

She was also feisty, determined, strong, courageous, and true. She has been a faithful life-long member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

She endured many hardships and health-related issues in her life and

yet she always felt grateful to God for her blessings and knew her Heavenly Father was mindful of her and was always watching over her.

A celebration of life service will be held for Lois on Saturday, April 6, 2024 at 12:00 noon at the LDS Chapel located at 1106 E 8050 South in Sandy, Utah. The family is grateful to McDougal Funeral Home in Taylorsville, Utah for assisting with funeral arrangements. They also wish to thank the medical teams and staff at Meadow Peak Rehabilitation Center and St. Marks Hospital for their caring support and service to Lois and her family.

ANNUAL PRODUCTION SALE / FRIDAY,

Photo courtesy of John M. Randall, The Nature Conservancy, Bugwood.org

Lois Jean Kern Haraguchi

NEWS OF RECORD

ONEIDA COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

Caleb G Mathews, Malad, yield sign violation, $33.50, costs $56.50

Brian M Mcdonald, Malad, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50

Collin M Spencer, Malad, fail to provide proof of insurance, $75.00, costs $56.50; speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50

Ireta M Norstrom, Malad, fail to provide proof of insurance, $75.00, costs $59.50

Baylee Morgan Owens, Malad, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50; fail to register annually, $10.50, costs $56.50

Kendra Joyce Rupp, Malad, operate motor vehicle in violation of restricted class D license, $251.00, costs $56.50

MALAD CITY

IDAHO STATE POLICE

Kollin C Evans, Downey, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50

David B Rossi, Ammon, speeding (16 mph or over), $98.50, costs $56.50

Justen G Watkins Dighton, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50

James Veitch, NA, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50

Lisa Ann Wilde, Idaho Falls, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50

MAGISTRATE COURT

Joshua L Gerber Richmond, acting in the capacity of a contractor without a current registration, $142.50, costs $160.50 – Agency: OCSO

Jacob T Mckinney, Malad, driving under the influence, $750.00, costs $642.90, 180 day jail, 142 days suspended, credit time served 142 days, 90 days drivers license suspended, 24 months probation; possession of controlled substance, $102.50, costs $197.50, 38 days jail, 38 days credit time served –Agency: OCSO

James Gerald Mihan, Boise, inattentive or careless driving, $142.50, costs $160.50 – Agency: ISP

Zachaire Kirk Secrist, Brigham City, driving under the influence, $750.00, costs $254.90, 189 days jail, 180 days suspended 90 days drivers license suspended, 18 months probation – Agency: MC

Grandparents Only

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By Gramma Dot

Chester A. Arthur was our 21st President, thrust into service by the untimely death of James A. Garfield in 1881. Garfield, a born leader, was popular and in his prime. Arthur had never held an elected public office. He was attached to the Republican ticket as VP to appease Roscoe Conkling, the powerful NY political machine boss who basically ran the country and definitely ran Chester Arthur. Conkling used the spoils system to full advantage. Before his death, Garfield had begun to promote civil service reform that would do away with this system of rewarding loyal party workers with lucrative government jobs.

Arthur had been a beneficiary of the spoils system. Because of his loyalty to Conkling, he had been appointed Collector of the Port of New York, a lucrative assignment. Even during the brief four-month period when Garfield was active as President, Arthur’s loyalty was always to Conkling over Garfield.

After the assassination attempt in July of 1881, the public was unified in their prayers for President Garfield, partly out of love for their leader and partly out of fear of Arthur trying to lead. One editorial in the Chicago Tribune described the situation as “a pending calamity of the utmost magnitude.”* During the two months, from the time President Garfield was shot until he passed in September, Julia Sand, unmarried and homebound, began a remarkable series of letters to Chester Arthur. She was bold, honest and encouraged him to change.

From Letter 1:

--“The hours of Garfield’s life are numbered…. The people are bowed in grief; but – do you realize it? – not so much because he is dying, as because you are his successor.”

--“Faith in your better nature forces me to write to you – but not to beg

you to resign. Do what is more difficult & brave. Reform!”

--“Disappoint our fears. Force the nation to have faith in you. Show from the first that you have none but the purest of aims…A hundred years hence, school boys will recite your name in the list of presidents & tell of your administration. And what shall posterity say? It is for you to choose…”

It is for you to choose! Chester Arthur became a champion of civil service reform. In 1883 Congress passed The Pendleton Act which established a bipartisan Civil Service Commission. Publisher Alexander K. McClure said of Arthur, “No man ever entered the Presidency so profoundly and widely distrusted, and no one ever retired,…more generally respected.”**

So, when is the last time you wrote an encouraging letter or actually did a little positive changing yourself? It’s a Good Life when we express faith in others and work on improving our own character. Thank you Chester and Julia!

General information came from Destiny of the Republic by Candice Millard

*The New York Times, nytimes. com “Overlooked No More; Julia Sand, Whose Letters Inspired a President.”

**whitehouse.gov “Chester A. Arthur”

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LOOKING BACK

5 YEARS AGO (2019)

Eleven girls, juniors at Malad High School, are participating in the 2019-2020 Distinguished Young Women’s (DYW) Program. The program, with the theme of “Celebrate”, will be held on Saturday, May 4, at 7L0 p.m. at the Malad Elementary School Auditorium.

The young women participating in this year’s program, their parents and hostesses are: Savanha Poulson, parents Rhonda and Travis Poulson hostess Lyndsie Thomas; Jeni Alder, parents Jeff and Wendy Alder, hostess Josie Alder; JaNae Daniels, parents Jill and Cory Daniels, hostess Heidi Anderson; Kristle Jensen, parents David and Krishele Jensen, hostess Kami Willie; Hallee Kinberling, parents Jason and Heidi Kinberling, hostess Candis Schow; Stephie Briggs, parents Violet Briggs and the late Nathan Briggs, hostess Kallie Blaisdell; Marion Smith, parents Madelin and Sterling Smith, hostess Christy Jenkins; Olivia Allen, parents Troy Allen and Shelly Allen, hostess Sherrie Thomas; Sierra Hooste, parents Cheryse and Dave Hooste, hostess Laura DeJong; Jenna Peterson, parents Heath and Dava Peterson, hostess Lacey Daniels; Hannah Bird, parents Lance Bird and Mandy Bird, hostess Terra Ward.

Kevin and Stacey Clark welcomed three baby girls into the world on February 23, 2019!!! First born was Julie Ann weighing in at 4 lbs. 12 oz. and 18 inches long. Second born was Lily May weighing 4 lbs. 12 oz. and 17 3/4 inches long. Last born was Lucy Rose weighing 4 obs. 1 oz. and 17 1/4 inches long.

Hunter and Gunner (3) are excited to be BIG brothers. Rex and Sarah Robbins are excited for their first granddaughters . Steve and Linda Smith of Hagerman and Raymond and Linda Clark of Moscow are also grandparents.

One of the largest Eagle Scout inductions known in the history of Malad scouting was held on Sunday night, March 3, 2019, by Troop 456 when eight scouts took the Eagle oath and joined the Eagle’s Nest.

Those scouts inducted were Conner McClain, Gentry Hooste, Hyrum Smith, Fielding Steed, Riley Cluff, Clayton Howard, Chandler Speck and Kyler Horsley.

The Malad High School boys’ and girls’ basketball teams had members of their teams selected to the 2A Fifth District All-Conference teams.

Shawnee Simpson and Britlynn Hubbard were both named to the girls’ first team. Halli Hannah and Jenna Peterson were named as honorable Mentions.

For boys’ basketball, BoDee Ekstrom and Trevor Howe were both named to the first team. Tom Simpson earned Honorable Mention honors.

10 YEARS AGO (2019)

The students at Malad Elementary celebrated “Read Across America” week. the national event is held the first week of March every year. It falls on the same week of Dr. Seuss’s birthday.

The National Education Association sponsors “Read Across America” day. At Malad Elementary, it was

under the direction of Vista Volunteer Coordinator Brenda Winder. It is a nationwide celebration where thousands of schools, libraries and community centers participate by bringing together kids, teens, and books.

The Malad High School Chapter of the Business Professionals of America (BPA) had five chapter members participate in the Idaho State BPA Conference and Competitions held Thursday, March 6 - 8, at Boise State University.

Those attending from Malad High School were Rachel Green, Kylee Price, Hope Blaisdell, Kori Peterson, and Anny Bernal, along with Mrs. Julie Green as their advisor.

The Malad High School Dragonettes competed at the 2A and 3A Fifth District Drill Team Competition, held Wednesday, March 5, at Pocatello High School. The team qualified for state in four categories.

Members of the Drill Team who competed are Randi Garamendi, Charlotte Allen, Amie Marshall, Ashlee Davis, Brittany Thomas, Kylee Price, BreAnna Higley, Rachel Green, Paige Robbins, Aubree Davis and Hope Blaisdell.

20 YEARS AGO (2004)

An Oneida County patrol car was totaled in an accident with an out-of-control semi trailer on the Malad Summit.

Oneida County Commissioners discussed the ‘Cooler Ordinance” that was approved last month for the Oneida County Fairgrounds. The ordinance prohibited the public from taking any food or beverage with them into the fenced-in area of the arena and applied to all ticketed events.

The Oneida County Jail Committee urged local residents to attend the upcoming open house in Logan for the new Cache County Sheriff’s Complex and Jail, as the design of that facility would be similar to the one being proposed in Oneida County but on a much smaller scale.

30 YEARS AGO (1994)

The Malad High School boys basketball team captured the A-3 State Championship, defeating Fruitland 73-64 in the championship game in Boise.

Statistics showed that the local juvenile crime rate increased every year since 1990, and that the vast majority of the cases were alcohol or drug related.

Teri Hull and Lyle Braegger were lucky winners of raffles sponsored by the Oneida Education Foundation. Teri won an orange and black afghan while Lyle received a reserved parking space on the east side of the Malad High School football field.

Oneida County Commissioner

D.D. “Toad” Bohn resigned from his position for the third district after he and his wife, Elaine, moved into a residence on Samaria Lane.

40 YEARS AGO (1984)

Malad High School senior, Kristie Budge, was selected to participate in America’s Youth in Concert program sponsored by the Universal Academy for Music.

Malad City Councilmen, Oneida County Commissioners, and Malad firemen discussed an expanded fire district, which included joint financing of the fire fighting services to be streamlined.

The major topic of discussion at the Oneida County Commissioners meeting was the condition of the roads within the county.

Malad volunteers participated in mobile trauma training sponsored by the Idaho State Emergency Medical Services Program.

50 YEARS AGO (1974)

Members of Malad Chapter, Future Farmers of America, who went to Bancroft recently to present their qualifications for State Farmer Degree are pictured in The Idaho Enterprise. they are Dale Ward, Ken Ward, Mike Asay, Dennis Roe and Arne Jones.

State Farmer Degrees are awarded at the state convention later this spring.

Dale has 150 laying hens, two beef steers, 17 acres of wheat and 15 of alfalfa as his project; Ken had five ewes, 80 acres alfalfa and two beef steers; Arne, four acres potatoes, six purebred Suffolk sheep and 10 Holstein heifers; Mike, five dairy cows and 12 Holstein feeder steers; Dennis, two sows, eight dairy cows and 20 acres of alfalfa.

A Pocatello attorney and former Malad resident, Lamont L. Jones, was promoted to captain in the United States Naval Reserve.

Four Malad High School students received excellent ratings at the Idaho Regional Declamation Festival held in Idaho Falls. Those receiving

the excellent ratings were Delaine Illum, Arch Williams, David Jensen and Gina Zivkovic.

Prospects of getting federal assistance on three separate projects were discussed at a Malad City Council meeting. The possibility of obtaining federal funds to assist in buying a new fire truck, repairing or constructing a new reservoir for the Malad City water system and aid on street projects were considered.

The Oneida School Board pledged $3,000 toward the purchase of new band uniforms, which cost about $100 each.

60 YEARS AGO (1964)

Facts and figures released by the government showed that 55 percent of Oneida County resident car use was used by people to get to work each day.

The Oneida School Board considered an $18,000 project which would provide new windows in the Malad High School building.

The Department of Agriculture showed that farm income declined three percent, while general consumer income climbed five percent across the United States.

Representatives of the Citizens for Idaho Tax Reform spoke at a meeting arranged by the Malad Chamber of Commerce to urge support for a sales and use tax in Idaho

70 YEARS AGO (1954)

Star Theatre re-opened after a $45,000 improvement project including installation of 500 new seats, enlarged lounge, snack bar and a new 30x15 screen. A cry room was installed.

Soil Conservation poster contest winners were Leo Nielsen, Eric Jones, Louis Yearsley, Vern Budge, LaMonte Thomas and Afton Wade. Demonstrations of the revolutionary new automatic washers and dryers were attracting local women.

Starring in movies at the Star Theatre were Ronald Reagan, Burt Lancaster, John Wayne, Ava Gardner, Clark Gable, James Stewart and June Allyson.

80 YEARS AGO (1944)

About 250 attended St. John Old Folks’ Day. Chairs were presented to John E. Blaisdell, Dan W. Kent, Rhoda Thomas, Walter Steadman and Hannah Mae Jones.

Wallace E. Smith instructed a class of 40 boys in aviation mechanics at the Burley Airport.

Melvin S. Atkinson was named president of the Malad LDS Stake Mission. District presidents were Milton Grover, Joseph Spencer and David Williams.

Winning best dancer prizes at the MIA Waltz Night were Mr. and Mrs. Will Moon, Donna Griffiths and Marion Tovey.

50 YEARS AGO (1974) Members of Malad Chapter, Future Farmers of America, who went to Bancroft recently to present their qualifications for State Farmer Degree are front left to right: Dale Ward, Ken Ward, Mike Asay. Back left to right: Dennis Roe and Arne Jones.

40 YEARS AGO (1984) Malad High School Senior Kristie Budge has been selected to participate in “America’s Youth In Concert” 1984 program sponsored by the Universal Academy for Music, Little York, New Jersey. She will be a member of the concert Choir.

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ANNOUNCEMENTS, MALAD AA/NA MEETINGS - Tuesday and Thursday at 8:00 p.m., Saturday, 7:00 p.m., Call: Rick M. 208-766-3584; or Gary B. 435-230-3734; or AA Hotline 208-235-1444. (1-52)

Curlew Senior Citizens’ Menu

Every meal served with Juice/Milk/Coffee

March 19 - Chicken Breast, Salad Bar, Cucumbers, Mandarin Oranges, Dessert March 21 - Turkey Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Salad Bar, Green Beans, Peaches, Dessert

ANNOUNCEMENTS, MALAD ALANON - We are only a phone call away. For information on meetings, call 208-220-5295 or 208-251-9808. (1-52)

FOR RENT - Seeking Roommate, Furnished Basement $650 mo. w/ utilities. NO Children, NO Pets, NO Smoking. Call Diana 801-916-4040 (10-13)

Malad Senior Citizens’ Menu

Every meal served with Juice/Milk/Coffee

March 15 - Pulled Pork Sandwiches, Carrot & Raisin Salad, Grapes, Dessert March 20 - Lasagna, Salad Bar, Pears, Breadstick, Dessert

BIRTHDAYS

Cody Boot, March 15

Calvin Garrett, March 15

Braun Hill, March 15

Aspen Hubbard, March 15

Wendy Jones, March 15

David Kent, March 15

Caitlyn Boel, March 16

Ray Davis, March 16

Jan Edwards, March 16

Paige Moeller, March 16

Ethan Reel, March 16

Polly Scott, March 16

Trevon Tapp, March 16

Heather Clark, March 16

Cody Jamal Andersen, March 16

Bernice Weeks, March 17

Austin Atkinson, March 17

Tod Daniels, March 17

Don Day, March 17

Dennis Evans, March 17

It’s times like these that we are reminded how lucky we are to live in a community surrounded by such caring and giving people who are there when you need them the most.

We want to thank everyone for the visits, food, flowers, cards and expressions of sympathy and love. Thank you

Amy Hatch, March 17

Ferris Hess, March 17

Kim Hess, March 17

David Jenkins, March 17

Vicki Larkin, March 17

Preston Kent, March 17

Trevor Nieffenegger, March 17

John Blaisdell, March 18

Jason Gugelman, March 18

Ashli Haven, March 18

Aubree Davis, March 19

Valaree Estep, March 19

Charles (Chuck) Moon, March 19

Dale Davis, March 20

Natasha Mikesell, March 20

Brenda Thomas, March 20

Deborah Keller, March 21

Dylan Waldron, March 21

SCHOOL MENU

Malad Elementary

Breakfast

All Breakfast Served with Juice or Milk

Monday, March 18 - Cereal Assortment, Breakfast Pizza, Fruit

Tuesday, March 19 - Cereal Assortment, WG Bagel w/ Cream Cheese, Fruit

Wednesday, March 20 - Cereal Assortment, Apple Cinnamon Texas Toast, Fruit

Thursday, March 21 - Cereal Assortment, Muffin, Fruit

Malad Middle

Breakfast

All Breakfast Served with Juice or Milk

Monday, March 18 - Cereal Assortment, Breakfast on a Stick, Fruit

Tuesday, March 19 - Cereal Assortment, Apple Cinnamon Texas Toast, Fruit

Wednesday, March 20 - Cereal Assortment, Sausage Egg & Cheese Biscuit, Fruit

Thursday, March 21 - Cereal Assortment, Max Pancake, Fruit

Malad High Breakfast

All Breakfast Served with Juice or Milk

Monday, March 18 - Cereal Assortment, Breakfast on a Stick, Fruit

Tuesday, March 19 - Cereal Assortment, Apple Cinnamon

Texas Toast, Fruit

Wednesday, March 20 - Cereal Assortment, Sausage Egg & Cheese Biscuit, Fruit

Thursday, March 21 - Cereal Assortment, Max Pancake, Fruit

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

Malad Elementary Lunch

Monday, March 18 – Burrito, Spanish Rice, Food Choice – Corn or Fruit Cocktail

Tuesday, March 19 – PBJ, String Cheese, Sun Chips, Food Choice – Sliced Cucumbers or Mandarin Oranges

Wednesday, March 20 –Mini Corndogs, Chips, Food Choice – Carrot Sticks or Applesauce

Thursday, March 21 – Turkey Gravy w/Mashed Potatoes, Roll, Food Choice –Green Beans or Peaches

Malad Middle Lunch

Monday, March 18 – Quesadilla, Spanish Rice, Salad Bar, Food Choice – Carrot Sticks or Pears

Tuesday, March 19 – Hamburger Gravy w/Mashed Potatoes, Roll, Salad Bar, Food Choice – Green Beans or Mandarin Oranges

Wednesday, March 20 –Chicken Tenders, Mac & Cheese, Salad Bar, Food Choice – Corn or Fruit Cocktail

Thursday, March 21 – Mini Calzones, Garlic Bread, Salad Bar, Food Choice – Celery Sticks or Applesauce

Malad High Lunch

Monday, March 18 – Quesadilla, Spanish Rice, Salad Bar, Food Choice – Carrot Sticks or Pears

Tuesday, March 19 – Hamburger Gravy w/Mashed Potatoes, Roll, Salad Bar, Food Choice – Green Beans or Mandarin Oranges

Wednesday, March 20 –Chicken Tenders, Mac & Cheese, Salad Bar, Food Choice – Corn or Fruit Cocktail

Thursday, March 21 – Mini Calzones, Garlic Bread, Salad Bar, Food Choice – Celery Sticks or Applesauce Menu subject to change without notice.

proposed change must be filed with the Department of Water Resources, Eastern Region, 900 N SKYLINE DR STE A, IDAHO FALLS ID 83402-1718 together with a protest fee of $25.00 for each application on or before 4/1/2024. The

to the caring Malad EMT’s, Sheriff’s Department, The Horsley Funeral Home and the Compassionate Service from the Pleasantview Ward Relief Society.

Christine Davis

Tyler Davis Family

Ron, Teresa and Lindsey Tubbs

protestant must also send a copy of the protest to the applicant.

MATHEW WEAVER,

Director

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE is hereby given that a public hearing will be held on Wednesday the 3rd day of April 2024, 6: PM, Oneida County Event Center, 459 South Main, Malad City, Idaho, before the Oneida County Planning and Zoning Commission for the purpose of proposed amendments to the Oneida County Development Code.

The public is invited to attend said hearing and to present written or oral testimony for or against the proposed amendments. Written comments must be submitted to the Oneida County Planning and Zoning Administrator, 30 North 100 West, Malad City, Idaho before said hearing.

Proposed amendments can be found on the Ineidaid.us website under Planning and Zoning Icon. #5582-3-14-21-24-T2

1592 “Ultimate Pi Day”: on this day at 6:53 a.m. is the largest correspondence between calendar dates and significant digits of pi, since the introduction of the Julian calendar (3.14159265358)

1794 Eli Whitney patents the cotton gin machine revolutionizing the cotton industry in the southern U.S. states

1847 Premiere of Giuseppe Verdi’s opera “Macbeth” at the Teatro della Pergola, France

1899 German Ferdinand von Zeppelin receives a U.S. patent for a “Navigable Balloon”

1903 First national bird reservation established in Sebastian, Florida

1923 U.S. President Warren G. Harding becomes first president to pay taxes

1973 Future U.S. senator John McCain is released after spending over five years in a North Vietnamese prisoner of war camp

2006 Mike Wallace retires from U.S. news program “60 Minutes” after 37 years

2017 World’s oldest golf club Muirfield in Scotland, votes to admit women as members for first time in 273 years

2018 NASA twin study finds that Scott Kelly is no longer identical to his twin brother after one year in space, 7% of his genes altered

2019 Google announces its employee Emma Haruka Iwao has broken the world record for calculating pi, to 31.4 trillion digits, on pi day using Google Cloud

2022 Dolly Parton removes herself from the ballot for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame saying “I don’t feel that I have earned that right”

Following are recent calls received by dispatchers at the Oneida County Sheriff’s Office. During the week of 03/03 to 03/09, the Sheriff’s Office investigated 36 new cases. During this time, the Oneida County Sheriff’s Office dispatchers received and an 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.

Sunday, March 3,

Basketball Season Wrap-Up

With the final tournaments played, All-Conference teams selected and the All-Star games in the books, Idaho high school basketball is officially wrapped up for the 20232024 season. While most everyone is moving on to the next season of sports, there are a few people that are still sifting through the last few months of basketball.

From the outside, a sports season lasts just the designated time on the calendar, but for the coaches that are developing a program, it lasts all year long. In the weeks following their season, they will take the time to go over what worked and what didn’t, where their team excelled and where their weaknesses are.

From that, they begin putting together the pieces for the upcoming year to help their teams to grow and progress. And as they did so, the coaches from Malad High shared some final comments of their season.

Lady Dragon Head Coach Trevor Jones shared, “We had so many highlights and so much progress this year. I have to say that beating the Soda Springs Cardinals on our home court and having the crowd storm the court was a special moment. We hadn’t beaten them at our home court for over 13 years. The girls grew together as a family and really looked out for each other. They trusted each other. Whether on the court or on the bench, they cheered each other on.

“This year we became a team that put the state on alert. The Lady Dragons started the season 11-0 and had been in the state rankings top five all year long. They averaged 58+ points a game, with over 10 games in the high 60’s or 70’s . They put up the highest score in school history at 77 points. Winning the Ririe tournament in December was also a defining moment. It was very similar to a state experience having

3 games back to back to back. We beat Canyon conference champions, the Declo Hornets, in the championship game.

“The Lady Dragons had a tough schedule and were able to knock off seven different teams that had beat them the previous year along with several 3A and 4A schools. It was great to see the direct results of hard work.

“Malad’s few losses came from state tournament teams and all of Malad’s losses were by single digits. We always tell our players those tight games come down to effort, to a couple missed shots, a few more defensive stops, diving for one more loose ball, hustle plays, a box out, a few more rebounds, free throws, or one less turnover. Those losses will do a lot to help our team continue to grow

“We learned a lot as coaches this year as well, things like how to have better subbing rotations, different defensive looks, better play calls, and end game scenarios. We all grew and learned a lot this year. Most importantly, as coaches, we want the girls to know we really are proud of them. They are resilient and just keep fighting. That’s all you can ask for. It gives them a chance every time they step on the court and will carry that through life’s trials.

“It was truly a heartbreaking way to end the season but we plan on learning from it and working hard to prepare for next season!

“We would also like to thank all the fans this year. The energy of the home games, especially senior night, was incredible and the girls loved to put on a show! Special thanks to the drill team, cheerleaders and the band. They really combine to make an extraordinary atmosphere to play in.

“We have 18-20 girls coming back and a middle school group that is up and coming as well. Our seniors are

going to be hard to replace. They are great examples on and off the floor. Hallie and Oakley led the team with their athleticism, positive attitudes and inclusivity. They will be missed but have left the program in a great place!”

MHS boys basketball Head Coach

Zach Beutler shared, “In the second year of installing our system and philosophy the guys took a big step towards buying in and a good portion of them put significant off-season work in. We saw that growth as we analyzed out team KPIs [key performance indicators], which were:

FT +6%

FG +6%

3pt +3%

TOV -6% (we had 6% fewer turnovers)

Assists +31%

A/TOV +25%

Steals +18%

PPG +30%

Point margin went from -14 to -6

“Looking at these statistics removes emotion around a season and provides an objective snapshot of the progress made year over year. This is a substantial step in the right direction.

“The 5 seniors are great young men. We as a staff have seen their capacities grow as basketball players but more importantly as human beings. We aren’t sending them off with a perfect understanding of basketball or life but we are sending them off with confidence in their ability to navigate the next chapter of life with more resilience and perspective than they had prior to our time working together.

“For next season the plans are already in place. Team camp, practices, scrimmages and tournaments are on the calendar for off-season and the schedule is set for next winter.

Times they are a-changin’

By Allison Eliason

Country music sure isn’t what it used to be. There is no disputing the evolution of the songs from its beginnings to what is being played now has been massive. With such a wide variety of artists and styles, there is a little something for everyone in country music. And just about anyone can sing anything they want and call it country music. Ask Beyonce, she can tell you.

With “Texas Hold ‘Em” topping the country music charts three weeks in a row, the predominantly R&B and Pop artist has dipped her toe in the country music sector. Considering the song as “country” has brought about a lot of squabbling about just what is and isn’t country music.

I’m not gonna lie, I’m a bit of a purest when it comes to country music, but I’m not here to debate that. I’m still trying to get over the fact that superstar Beyonce wanted to sing a song about heading to a dive bar in a beat up truck instead of a fancy Lexus to play cards, drink beer and have a hoedown.

Not long ago, anything country or cowboy was not so cool. The image that would come to mind of a farmer or a rancher was still the American Gothic painting of a farmer holding a pitchfork next to his wife by Grant Wood or toothless “Bubba” in his overalls. But time has changed the image and reputation of farmers and ranchers and for once, it’s in a positive way.

Urban America has never been more disconnected to where their food comes from than now, and it’s understandable in some ways because there just isn’t space or sanity enough for them to all enjoy country living. But still somehow, when they see a cowboy or hear about ranch life, the standard comment is, “That’s so cool!” quickly followed by all sorts of questions. In the moment it might feel a little awkward or even annoying, but in the grand scheme of things, their intrigue and curiosity is a good thing for the agriculture industry.

Celebrities, government officials, and extreme environmentalists continue to shout their anti-ag rhetoric

and blame the industry for climate. But amidst all of this, people are still seeing farming in ranching in a good way. From Yellowstone to Last American Cowboy to Farmer Needs a Wife, mainstream TV is making farming and ranching cool again. It might not be all too accurate, but in a lot of ways, it does get the message across of what our industry is about.

Beyond the television, cowboy life is being splashed across YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and all of your other favorite social media sites. Real life farmers and ranchers have taken snapshots and snippets of their work day to post online for all to see. Yes it is still curated, and in some instances it may be roughly put together, but while we say consumers are disconnected more than ever, they also have more opportunity than ever to see inside the ag industry and have a conversation with a rancher.

While we might say that being concerned about our reputation is vain, I do believe it is important for consumers to have a positive relationship with agriculture and that begins with what they see of us. And it doesn’t take much to give them that positive look.

Like so many others, sharing daily farm or ranch life on social media gives them insight consumers wouldn’t have otherwise. Seeing cows and horses may seem ordinary to us, but if it’s not your norm, it can

We will be the youngest program in the district next season however we are confident in the crew we have and will look to make another step upward as a program.

“The efforts of Trisha Beutler, Chet Keetch & Byron Bott with the middle school teams and the countless parents that have jumped in to coach 1st-6th grade youth teams will continue to aid in providing a consistent positive experience for the young men of our community.

“We strongly believe that organized athletics are an exceptional vehicle to facilitate learning essential life skills that are transferable to becoming a better and more productive individual in family, community, school, workplace relationships and all future pursuits.

“2A basketball has changed drastically over the last 20 years. To be competitive at our level it is an absolute that you have 5 skill players on the floor at all times. The IQ, personal skill set and team chemistry required to be competitive continues to increase at an exponential rate. We are excited to continue to build a healthy boys basketball program in Oneida County.”

Speaking of future Dragon basketball JV Coach Zack Jeppson added, “We are very proud of our JV team this year. The record doesn’t show it, but the progress they made throughout the year was very promising and exciting to see. We were pretty young considering the JV’s across the district and the out of district teams. Every game we played was a hard fought battle and our boys never gave up. Even with being younger and outsized every game, their attitude and work ethic kept them in every game and gave them chances to win. We are excited for the future with these boys and what they can accomplish as they continue working hard and being coachable.”

State Historical Society visits Malad

be exciting. Let’s be honest, even ranchers that see cattle everyday, still stop to look at other cattle wherever they are.

Be patient if ever someone wants to ask you about life on the farm. Cowboy hats , shiny belt buckles and manure encrusted boots are a pretty good giveaway that you live the coveted country life. If a fan is brave enough to ask you if you ride horses or have cows, take the time to answer more than just “yes.” Paint them a picture of what life is like. More often than not, they are enthralled with the idea of seeing a real life cowboy.

As much as we might hate the idea of “posers” or “wanna be cowboys” , the fact that they want to give this life a try or at least put on “the look” is awesome. So while you might be cringing inside at the backwards hats or misused jargon, recognize that their imitation is a nod to your hard work. They recognize that farm life has merit, life lessons that are important and play a role in their life they alone can’t fulfill. Or at the very least, they just don’t hate you for your tractors and farting cows that are ruining the planet.

It may still take some convincing me that Beyonce is a country artist, but I’ll unashamedly applaud her for wanting to put on the cowboy hat because who doesn’t want to be a cowboy when they grow up?

Representatives of the Idaho State Historical Society visited Malad on Tuesday, March 12, during their tour of Southeast Idaho. Dan Everhart, Outreach Historian, and Maria Rachal, Historic Preservation Planner, met with Jean Thomas, Chair of the Oneida Pioneer Museum Board, to discuss the nomination of the American Legion Building to the National Register of Historic Places, other projects related to historic preservation in Oneida County, and ways the ISHS may be able to assist in preserving the County’s historic buildings. Dan and Maria shared information about upcoming grant opportunities that could assist projects like the restoration of the Malad Co-op.

The grant cycle has been moved from November 1 to January 31, which should allow for a bigger window of opportunity for applications.

The State Historical Society has been the source of a number of projects in Oneida County made possible by grants, including the nomination of the building to the historical register itself, as well as many grants used in Heritage Square in Samaria.

Jean Thomas of the Pioneer Museum met with officials from the Idaho State Historical Society to discuss upcoming grant opportunities.

Ezra Hubbard signs with CSI

For some high school athletes, their entire sports career is dedicated to the goal of competing at the collegiate level and, for a small fraction of them, qualifying for a scholarship. But for many, the thoughts of continuing on with their sports is never really a consideration until someone says, “I want you to play for me!”

Cross country and track star Ezra Hubbard falls into the latter group, competing for years simply because he excelled at running and enjoyed the thrill of racing and winning. Midway through his senior season of cross country, racing at a higher level not only became a possibility, but a reality he hadn’t really planned on when he signed his intentions to race for the Eagles of the College of Southern Idaho.

Hubbard began racing and competing as most athletes do when they sign up for middle school track, with only the elementary field days as an indication that there might be some speed in his legs. He saw some success as he began in his 6th and 7th grade seasons, but usually came in a close second to the older 8th grade class. Hubbard’s hopes for winning as an 8th grader were dashed as his 2020 season was canceled due to covid.

Finally racing again as a freshman, Hubbard went into the season with some reservations. He was starting into a whole new level of racing without having competed for some time all while beginning at a new school as his family chose to commute to Rockland High School. Hubbard recalled his first cross country race saying, “I had no idea how to run a three mile race. I didn’t really know how to pace myself or what kind of endurance I had for that long of a race.”

Despite not having the experience to pull from or a plan to execute as he competed, Hubbard placed 22nd out of 75 racers in his first ever competition. With time and training, he shaved seconds and even minutes off of his time throughout the season. At his final race of the season, the Cross Country State Championship meet, Hubbard individually placed 7th out of 78 of the state’s best 1A races with a time of 17:08.97 while Rockland placed 5th as a team.

In his sophomore year of cross country, Hubbard set the goal of getting a sub 17 minute finish. He remembers in one particular race coming out hard and fast, trying to reach his goal in that meet, only to run out of steam with a mile left. It would take some time, but eventually he did reach that goal to drop his time below 17 minutes, something he would accomplish four times that season.

Impressively Hubbard qualified with the Rockland cross country team to compete at the state level each year of his high school career. Winning always seemed within reach but accomplished teams like Victory Charter High School would manage to outperform them. In his senior year, Hubbard and his teammates knew that if they really put in the work and effort, that they could win the state title.

Race day weather proved to be a challenge of its own as the temps had dropped significantly. Still determined to win, the boys from Rockland set out with a strong pace to begin the race.

Hubbard came in 4th with a time of 16:34, a little slower than he had been hoping for but still giving him the placing he needed to help his team. Watching runners cross the finish line, he saw that the points between Rockland and Victory Charter were neck and neck. As Victory charter was waiting for their 5th runner to still come in, Hubbard saw his own teammates coming down the line to finish out their point earning placings.

Doing their own math, Rockland was nearly certain that they had clenched the victory. Hearing their team called out as the official winners of the 2024 IHSAA Cross Country State Championship was the greatest way to end Hubbard’s high school career.

Running indoor and outdoor track proved to be just as successful for Hubbard, competing in the 400m, 800m, 4X400m, and the medley relay. In his junior year, Hubbard took to the medal stand in all of his events, setting a personal record in both the 400m and 800m. While taking second place at the state level is an incredible finish, it was somewhat of a disappointment for Hubbard who was hoping to take first place in all of his events. If anything, it has fueled him to push harder as he starts into his senior year.

Not only is he hunting for state titles, but he and his teammates are working towards setting new records. In multiple events, they are closing in on the standing record time and have a real shot of overtaking it.

With the trajectory Hubbard is on, his future in racing is looking bright, which is why CSI has made it clear they want him on their team. Earlier in the year, he and his parents toured the campus and met the coaching staff along with other CSI runners. Impressed by their offer and his experience, he officially signed his commitment on Wednesday, March 6 to compete in cross country, as well as indoor and outdoor track.

In full honesty, Hubbard isn’t looking forward to more school, but he is

excited to see where this will take him. CSI boasts a strong program with their women’s team winning nationals in 2023 and the men’s team taking second place. With teammates to really push him and coaches prepared to bring the very best out of him, Hubbard is excited for the progress he will make. Hubbard has a lot of supporters to thank that have helped him with this new opportunity- his parents, friends,

coaches, teammates and fans. As he spoke to them before officially signing he shared, “Together we have accomplished a lot, as you can see by all the trophies, plaques and medals here. But I’ve left space here in the middle for one more- one more state championship trophy!”

Malad Players named to All-Conference Teams

The 2A District 5 All-Conference Boys and Girls Basketball Teams were recently announced, including several players from Malad High. Coaches from Aberdeen, Bear Lake, Malad, Soda Springs, and West Side collectively vote for year end awards. A number of Dragon athletes were named to the teams this year. In addition, Hallie Horsley and Oaklie Hebdon, as well as Braylen Tripp, were named to the All-Star teams that played Monday, March 11.

GIRLS BASKETBALL

Player of the Year

Jinettie Garbett (Soda Springs)

First Team All Conference

Jinettie Garbett (Soda Springs)

Saydee Shaul (Bear Lake)

Hallie Horsley (Malad)

Oaklie Hebdon (Malad)

*Tayzlee Neal (Bear Lake)

*Brynlee Jones (Malad)

*Halle Wells, (Bear Lake)

Second Team All Conference

Abby Goodin (Soda Springs)

Gracie Moldenhauer (Soda Springs)

Olivia Nelson (Malad)

Lilly Crockett (Bear Lake)

Emri Walker (Bear Lake)

Honorable Mention

Holly Kropf (West Side)

Tommie Henderson (West Side)

Izzy Haycock (Malad)

Aspen Davis (Soda Springs)

Brooklyn Kempe (Soda Springs)

BOYS BASKETBALL

Player of the Year

Eli Brown (West Side)

First Team All Conference

Bryson Crane (Bear Lake)

Quinten Hansen (Soda Springs)

Braylen Tripp (Malad)

Ivan Campbell (West Side)

Cooper Thompson (Soda Springs)

Second Team All Conference

Ryan Hubbard (Malad)

Christian Bush (Bear Lake)

Garrett Robinson (West Side)

Cannon Foster (Aberdeen)

Parker Moser (West Side)

Rhett Lloyd (Bear Lake)

Griffin Knittel (Aberdeen)

Honorable Mention

Gage Driscoll (Aberdeen)

Caleb Thompson (Soda Springs)

Zach Richardson (Malad)

Crew Sage (West Side)

Ezra Hubbard signs with CSI with family looking on.

CSI proudly announced the signing of Ezra Hubbard to its track team.

Seniors Oaklie Hebdon and Hallie Horsley joined athletes and coaches from across southeastern Idaho in the all-star game in Pocatello on March 11.

Braylen Tripp played in the All-Star game representing Malad.

Oaklie Hebdon and Hallie Horsley were named to the First Team All-Conference.