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December 18, 2025 |Vol. 145 No. 51
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Former Idaho Inmate Alleges Staff Sexual Abuse Ignored as IDOC Reviews Safety Policies
[Left] MHS Chamber Choir, led by Foster Garrett. [Above] Mike Brignone, Lorna Brignone, Lamona Bennett, Kathryn Fossum, Anne Crowther, Carlean Tubbs, Jean Thomas.
Community joins together in Christmas harmony The interdenominational Community Christmas Sing-Along on Sunday evening, December 14, 2025, showed how the Christmas spirit is infusing Malad Valley. The joy of Christmas carols resounded from the crowd of nearly 200 people in the holiday-themed decorated chapel of the 2nd Ward building of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Lorna Brignone organized the event under the direction of David Jensen, Malad Stake President. Jason Sperry of the Malad Stake Presidency presided at the singalong. President Jensen gave opening remarks, citing how important music is to the celebration of Christ-
mas. Prayers were offered by David Nielsen of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints-Kingdom of God and Larry Thomas of the Malad City Council. Mike Brignone gave a short narration about the carols prior to each group of two being sung enthusiastically by the entire audience. Organists for the program were Lamona Bennett, Jean Thomas, and Carlean Tubbs with Kathryn Fossum and Anne Crowther as choristers. Favorite carols included “Joy to the World,” “O Come, All Ye Faithful,” “Silent Night,” “What Child Is This?” “Far, Far Away on Judea’s Plains,” and “Good Chris-
tian Men, Rejoice.” An instrumental duet version of “I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day” was performed by Lorna Brignone on piano and Maggie Lund on organ. The evening ended with the Malad High School Chamber Choir performing “Remembering Decembers,” bringing back memories of past holidays, and “O Holy Night.” The entire audience joyfully joined the Chamber Choir, led by Foster Garrett, in the third verse of this favorite Christmas carol. Refreshments in the cultural hall ended an evening of song and joy to lead into the Christmas holiday in Malad Valley.
Hess Pumice employees donate to school district for lunch program Last week, Hess Pumice representatives Jake Hess and Mike Hess Jr presented a check for just over six thousand dollars to Oneida School District #351 Superintendent Dallan Rupp, joined by the district’s principals, Sarah McIntyre, Josh Smith, and Robert Hannah. The check, totaling exactly $6,060.16, represented the charitable donations of Hess Pumice employees, as well as a 100% match from Hess Pumice. “What happens is, every year we go to the employees and ask for a charitable donation for the community. So, whatever the employees donate, we match it. The employees donated just over three thousand dollars. We also ask them where they want the money to go. ‘you guys—it’s your money, you tell us where you want your money to go. This year, several of them came in again and said we’d like to donate to the school system. A couple of them have spouses that work in the school system, and of course a lot of them have kids in the schools. Their kids have come home and mentioned that ‘hey, we’d really to help the kids have a warm lunch.’ The goal was to grant enough money to have every kid in the schools have a warm lunch for at least two months. We think this will help
the kids a lot,” Mike Hess, Jr. said. Superintendent Dallan Rupp explained, “It’s tricky to determine who has a need for it. Normally the way we do it, is they fill out a form for free and reduced lunch. But we do have a lot of people who are right on the edge of that cutoff that can sometimes have a hard time paying. This money will help families that are struggling to pay bills right now, and help their kids have a hot lunch.” “We have been given enough money here to apply them to the overdue charges that exist. No student will have overdue charges from this point back. They’ve really taken a big burden off the community and the students who are in that situation right now. From here going forward, we’re going to look at using the remaining funds to apply to the overdue charges for students that have applied for free and reduced lunches, whether they qualify or not, so no student will have to receive a peanut butter and jelly sandwich.” To put a point on it, the extra funds will go to pay overages as they occur, but only in the case of students who have applied (again, whether the application has been accepted or not) for free and reduced lunches. Those funds, however, are not likely to out-
pace the need more than a few months at the most optimistic. School lunch funds have been an issue across the country throughout the existence of public schooling. Changes in food preparation guidelines, health recommendations, food suppliers, medical and scientific evidence, and many other aspects of “hot lunch” have made each generation’s school lunch experience somewhat unique. Compound that by adding in the regional dietary attitudes and flavor profiles of each geographic area, and it can be more inconsistent than you might immediately think. One thing that is a common thread, however, is the need to fund those lunches. The adage “there’s no such thing as a free lunch” is ultimately more true than ever in the school lunch world. The National School Lunch Program was created in 1946 as a way to stabilize farm prices by providing a ready market for surplus farm product, and to provide meals to America’s children, many of whom had inconsistent access to a full range of dietary necessities. The direct connection to farm economics is not as central as it initially was, but the need for healthy HESS DONATION On Page 9
At the Hess Pumice Christmas Party, the employees posed as a whole group with the check for the school lunch program for Oneida #351
INSIDE THE ENTERPRISE Hospital Employee Party.....................Pg. 2 Deck the Halls.....................................Pg. 3 Coloring Contest..................................Pg. 4
Puzzles................................................Pg. 6 Obituaries............................................Pg. 9 Sports........................................... Pg. 11-12
A former Idaho Department of Correction (IDOC) inmate says her repeated reports of sexual abuse by prison staff were dismissed for years, spotlighting potential gaps in the system as state officials review policies on prisoner safety and misconduct reporting. Andrea Weiskircher, 43, who spent decades in state custody, told reporters she and other incarcerated women endured harassment and coercion by correctional officers — often in areas without surveillance — and that formal complaints were frequently marked “unfounded” or received minimal investigation. The allegations are part of a wider InvestigateWest series that found systemic failures to properly investigate or hold staff accountable. In response, IDOC Director Bree Derrick said the department is reviewing sexual misconduct policies, public records practices, and inmate education on rights. Lawmakers are also discussing strengthening state law to better criminalize abuse by staff. Advocates say more must be done to protect people in custody and ensure accountability.
Illinois Candidate Shares Painful Memory Behind His Run for Governor
An Illinois gubernatorial candidate is sharing the most painful moment of his life as he opens up about the tragedy that reshaped his family. Marcus Ellery, a former state senator now running for governor, recalled the heartbreaking day he had to tell his eight-year-old grandson, Liam, that the boy’s parents and two younger siblings had died in a helicopter crash during a weekend trip in Colorado. Ellery said he waited until Liam was safely surrounded by relatives before breaking the news. “There’s no way to prepare a child for something like that,” he said. “His world changed in a sentence.” The loss, Ellery added, has strengthened his resolve to advocate for improved aviation safety and expanded family support services across Illinois.
Charges Dropped Against BYU-Idaho Student Accused in Costco Baby Incident
Prosecutors have dropped felony kidnapping charges against a 24-year-old BYU-Idaho student accused of taking a shopping cart with a baby inside at the Idaho Falls Costco on Nov. 24. Bonneville County Prosecutor Randy Neal announced Thursday that new surveillance footage did not clearly show criminal intent, and the evidence no longer met the legal standard required to proceed. The student, identified as Michael Garrison Raine, had been charged after the baby’s mother reported her four-week-old infant missing. Investigators initially had limited camera views, but additional angles showed Raine had his own cart and did not appear to leave the store or act suspiciously. Authorities said charges could be reconsidered if new evidence emerges.
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15-19-year awards: Kristy Eliason, Natalie Higley, Vicky Kent, Tracy Tapp, Ruby Vanderwoude, Tyson Daniels, Britney Leckie, James Briscoe, Natalie Walton, Bo Clark, Shane Howard, Jennifer Hill (not pictured --Alica Bell, Melissa Madsen, Kathy Hubbard, Griselda Ramos, Wes Jones, Mekelle Hollingsworth, Michelle Potter)
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25+-year awards: Colleen Montgomery, Kathy Hicks, Donna Potter, Mindy Allen, Cindy Howard (not pictured – Chloe Thomas, Melanie Bowcutt, Kristi Richardson, Christina Bernal, Nancy McKinney, Marilyn Morley)
Year end party celebrates 100 years of Hospital The annual Hospital Employee Christmas Party was held at the Event Center on Monday, December 1, 2025. Approximately 150 employees and guests attended the event, which was a culminating commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the Oneida County Hospital (now known as the Nell J. Redfield Memorial Hospital). Following a roast beef medallion
meal catered by Iron Gate Catering of Brigham, employees were recognized for reaching milestones in number of years of employment at the Hospital. John Williams, Hospital CEO, handed out the award envelopes and thanked all employees for their service to the Hospital. Every employee received an electronic charging pad as a gift.
10-15-year awards: John Williams, Francis Allen, Jennifer Blanchard, Jillene Daniels (not pictured – Dr. David Teeples, Deana Dayton)
10-year awards: Karren Edwards, Dr. James Pickett
5-year awards: Jess Harms, Katelyn Eliason, Rhonda Poulson, Sally Stocks (not pictured – Shandis Harris, Tasha Fullerton, Kyle Lutz)
20-24-year awards: Brenda Barney and Nicole Green (not pictured – Cathy Hall, Irene Bird, Denise Creager, Shelly Olsen)
John Williams, Hospital CEO, Kathy Hubbard, COO, and Paula Davis, HR Director, were instrumental in organizing the Christmas Party.
Nancy Asay was recognized for her 50 years of service as a nurse at the Hospital.
Second flu-related death in Idaho reported by SIPH Southeastern Idaho Public Health is saddened to announce that a death has occurred from an influenza-related illness in Health District 6. The death occurred in a male in his 50s. Southeastern Idaho Public Health officials would like to express their condolences to the family of the individual who died. This is Idaho’s second influenza-associated death this flu season. Last flu season, 87 people were reported to have died from flu-related illnesses in Idaho. It is important for all of us to take precautions to avoid influenza infection. If you haven’t already, visit your health care provider, local public health district, or pharmacy to
get vaccinated. Getting vaccinated today will help protect you and your family for the rest of the influenza season. Influenza is a contagious respiratory illness that cause symptoms that include fever, headache, fatigue, and sometimes a cough and sore throat. Most people who get influenza recover after a few days, but some people may develop serious complications and even die. People who are especially vulnerable to complications of the flu include: • Pregnant women • People 50 years of age and older • People of any age with certain
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Everyone over six months of age is recommended to get the flu vaccine. Along with the vaccine, people should follow these recommendations to protect themselves and others: • Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing or sneezing to prevent infecting other people.
Avoid people who appear sick. • Stay home from work or school when sick. • Wash your hands frequently, especially after being out in the public. Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth until you have washed your hands. • Get plenty of rest, drink plenty of liquids, eat nutritious foods and take part in physical activity to stay healthy.
For information about influenza and how to stay healthy, please contact Southeastern Idaho Public Health at 208-233-9080.
The Oneida County Fairboard is accepting bids for the stock contractor for the
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Hannah Rasmussen custom pressing a hat.
Juanita Montoya and Babs Gill from Bobby’s Hobbies.
Deck the Halls! Despite a name change, the Chamber of Commerce Deck the Halls event at the Event Center over the weekend kept the Festival of Trees spirit intact, with its combination of silent auction items, food, holiday merchandise, Santa Claus, and more. Some of the vendors attended both the Deck the Halls event as well as the prior week’s “Annual Hometown Christmas Festival,” which gave shoppers and extra chance to make up their minds. But there were also a lot of different faces between the two events, bringing a good bit of commercial variety to town just in time for the busiest shopping season of the year. Chamber President Mandi Hess was on call on Saturday, but Vice President Autumn Mello was on site to direct traffic and keep things moving along. There are around twenty members of the Chamber, many of whom were at the event. “What we ended up changing from Festival of Trees is that we still have
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auction items, but not the trees this year,” Mello said. Essentially, the donated and decorated trees created an extra variable in preparing the event that last year left the Chamber nearly treeless. “This has worked well, though. It’s been steady.” The Friends of the Oneida County Library were among the booths, selling crafts and other items to raise money for library projects and programming needs. Ann Rethard and others took shifts throughout the morning and afternoon. Juanita Montoya and Babs Gill are the owners of Bobbie’s Hobbies. Juanita said, “we’re just two working gals who decided we needed a little bit of entertainment. So we just starting coming up with ideas and putting these together—these little crafts and things.” The pair has tried to “keep things as unusual as possible. Most everybody has jams, but we have chokecherry, and wild plum.” They also make an all-natural cough medi-
cine primarily composed of elderberry and apple cider vinegar. It was be unethical of me not to explain that in my experience, it worked pretty darn well, and thank you to Babs and Juanita! Hannah Rasmussen stayed very busy at the Wild West Hat Bar, where her hat press was a literal and figurative hot ticket. She had a wide variety of patches and blank hats, which can be combined to suit the needs of the customers. Heather Corbridge ran the space next to Rasmussen, selling Gel Nail Wraps. The nails allow for a mani/ pedi that will last up to 14 days, and its possible to do on your own. This year’s concession was handled by Rickell and Tara Call from Sunflour Foods. They served homemade chicken noodle soup and chili, fresh baked cinnamon roles and dinner rolls. Information about their food and business can be found at Sunflour-foods.com. These and many more vendors
Rickell and Tara Call from Sun-Flour Foods.
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filled the Event Center for Friday and Saturday’s holiday event, which gave people an even more final chance to pick up gifts before the big day.
Students provide soundtrack to the season As part of Malad Valley welcoming the holidays, the Malad High School and Middle School bands and choirs presented their annual winter concerts on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, in the high school gym. All of the concerts were conducted by Foster Garrett with Lorna Brignone as piano accompanist. The evening provided opportunities for attendees to support the music program by participating in the silent auction for donated items.
Malad Middle School Concert After Mr. Josh Smith, Principal of Malad Middle School, welcomed the audience, the MMS concert began with the 6th Grade Chorus singing a traditional Andalusian number, “Gatatumba.” The Chorus then sang “Northern Lights,” which reminded the audience of the many unusual opportunities residents of Malad Valley had this year to view the Aurora Borealis. The 7th Grade Chorus sang “Chantez Alleluia,” a French carol, followed by “Eight Lights for Hanukkah,” reminding the audience that this is a time of year for many special holidays. The Beginning Band showed what they have learned about playing their instruments in just four months by performing a German carol, “O Come Little Children,” followed by “Jingle Bells” and “Jolly Old St. Boogie-Claus.”
The Intermediate Band began with a Russian folk song, “Minka’s Sleigh Ride.” The concert concluded with the band performing “Bell Carol Rock,” patterned after the rock band Chicago’s style. Between concerts, the new Malad High School drumline performed two numbers, showing off their abilities after having been organized just a few months ago.
Malad High School Concert Mr. Bob Hannah, Principal of Malad High School, welcomed the audience and made note of the new sound shell used by the choirs for the first time. The shell was funded by a grant from the Idaho State Department of Education’s “Increasing Access to the Arts in Rural Idaho” program, the Oneida Education Foundation, Oneida School District, and the Malad Booster Club. The Chamber Choir unexpectedly began the concert with a very entertaining song about turning off cell phones during the concert, a number performed to Pachelbel’s “Canon in D.” The High School Choir performed four numbers, all of which were written to remind people of past Christmases while looking forward to the future. “Winter Lights,” “Where Are You, Christmas,”
“December in My Hometown,” and “I See a Star” melodically took the audience through memories of the past. Hope Butler prepared a slide show to accompany the Concert Band’s performances, beginning with “Wizards in Winter” as performed by the famous Trans-Siberian Orchestra, and followed by “Winter Magic.” After the old carol “Three Ships,” the band concluded with the holiday classic “Christmas Vacation.” The Chamber Choir brought an international flavor to the concert, beginning with “Chapua Kali Desemba” about Mt. Kilimanjaro, followed by the Hawaiian Christmas greeting “Mele Kalikimaka,” and then “Lirum Lirum,” a medieval song based on the sounds of the lute. “Remembering Decembers” called up memories of past years. The concert concluded with “O Holy Night,” which Mr. Garrett described as the best Christmas song ever written. Soloists were Daisy Huckaby, Parker Roper, and London Hess. Mr. Garrett invited the entire audience to stand and join in the stirring third verse of this popular Christmas anthem.
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Grand Prize Winners and Prizes – Coloring Contest Drawing 2025
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America250—December
As we get closer to the 250th celebration of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, we will bring you a parallel monthly look at some of the events that led to that destination.
es “The American Crisis,” a powerful pamphlet boosting morale. December 31: The combined American forces launch a desperate, failed assault on Quebec, resulting in the death of General Montgomery and wounding of Arnold, marking a major defeat in the North.
1775 Calendar December 1-3: General Richard Focus on Thomas Paine’s Montgomery arrives to join Bene“American Crisis” dict Arnold’s forces at Quebec; the Beginning with some of the most siege begins. famous words ever written, Paine’s December 9: Patriots win the Battle pamphlet is one of the most signifof Great Bridge in Virginia, a key icant documents composed during Southern victory. Colored by________________________________Age_______________ the American Revolutionary War. December 12: Washington appoints Name Parent_______________________Telephone______________ The words are fierce, proud, and deHenryofKnox as colonel of the new fiant. Here is a selection from the artillery regiment. introduction: December 13: Washington issues “THESE are the times that try orders for sustaining the siege of men’s souls. The summer soldier and Boston through winter, emphasizthe sunshine patriot will, in this criing militia integration and use of sis, shrink from the service of their captured arms. country; but he that stands it now, December 23: Thomas Paine publish-
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deserves the love and thanks of man and woman. Tyranny, like hell, is not easily conquered; yet we have this consolation with us, that the harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph. What we obtain too cheap, we esteem too lightly: it is dearness only that gives every thing its value. Heaven knows how to put a proper price upon its goods; and it would be strange indeed if so celestial an article as FREEDOM should not be highly rated. Britain, with an army to enforce her tyranny, has declared that she has a right (not only to TAX) but “to BIND us in ALL CASES WHATSOEVER,” and if being bound in that manner, is not slavery, then is there not such a thing as slavery upon earth. Even the expression is impious; for so unlimited a power can belong only to God. Whether the independence of the continent was declared too soon, or delayed too long, I will not now enter into as an argument; my own simple opinion is, that had it been eight months earlier, it would have been much better. We did not make a prop-
er use of last winter, neither could we, while we were in a dependent state. However, the fault, if it were one, was all our own*; we have none to blame but ourselves. But no great deal is lost yet. All that Howe has been doing for this month past, is rather a ravage than a conquest, which the spirit of the Jerseys, a year ago, would have quickly repulsed, and which time and a little resolution will soon recover. * The present winter is worth an age, if rightly employed; but, if lost or neglected, the whole continent will partake of the evil; and there is no punishment that man does not deserve, be he who, or what, or where he will, that may be the means of sacrificing a season so precious and useful. I have as little superstition in me as any man living, but my secret opinion has ever been, and still is, that God Almighty will not give up a people to military destruction, or leave them unsupportedly to perish, who have so earnestly and so repeatedly sought to avoid the calamities of war, by every decent method which wisdom could invent. Neither have I so much of the infidel in me, as to suppose that He has relinquished the government of the world, and given us up to the care of devils; and as I do not, I cannot see on what grounds the king of Britain can look up to heaven for help against us: a common murderer, a highwayman, or a house-breaker, has as good a pretence as he. C Y
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Grandparents Only Not recommended for parents or kids... By Gramma Dot “No matter how old we become, we can acquire knowledge and use it. We can gather wisdom and profit from it. We can grow and progress and improve—and, in the process, strengthen the lives of those within our circle of influence.” --Gordon B. Hinckley I did not know O. H. Mabey, Sr. personally although he did stitch up my head when I was a kid. However, I have done a little research, and the man was an influencer long before influencing was popular. He was Malad’s first mayor from 1943-1945; was the chairman of the Village Board before that; served as our doctor for over 40 years, retiring in 1969; was a bishop, Chamber President, Lions Club President, and the list goes on. More important than these resume-worthy accomplishments were the trust and affection those in his circle of influence felt for him. Grant and Thora Jensen lived across the street from the elementary school when I was a student there in the 60s. I remember their handicapped son, Kyle, riding his tricycle up and down the sidewalk. Kyle was tall and a teenager at the time. What I didn’t know, until Dr. Mabey was inducted into the Oneida County Hall of Fame, was the trust citizens like Grant and Thora put in his opinion. At the Hall of Fame banquet the story of Grant and Thora’s anguish when Kyle was born
was related. They wanted to do what was best for their son, but they weren’t sure what that was. Many advised them to put Kyle in a home, but they didn’t feel good about that option. In the 1950s and 60s care and expectations for the handicapped were much different than today. Grant went to Dr. Mabey and explained their quandary. Grant related that Dr. Mabey sat with him for some time, letting him pour out his heart. After listening, he told Grant he believed that he and Thora were doing what was best for the boy. Grant said he never questioned their decision to keep Kyle at home after talking with Dr. Mabey. That’s trust. I came across a reference to Dr. Mabey in my own family history. The following was written by Hannah Evans Deschamps, about my great-grandmother: “Mary Jane Jones Evans, passed away on December 10, 1934, while sitting in her chair fully dressed. She died without a single struggle. She simply went to sleep from which she never aroused. Her doctor, O. H. Mabey said, ‘Sister Evans died without tasting death.’” I can’t think of more comforting words for a family to hear. So, your circle of influence may be small or large. It really doesn’t matter. What matters is how you influence that circle. Life is Good when trust and affection are strengthened. Thank you, Dr. Mabey, for strengthening the foundation of our community.
ON THIS DAY
1777 First US national Thanksgiving Day, commemorating British General Bugoyne’s surrender 1849 William Bond obtains first photograph of Moon through a telescope
1892 Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s ballet “The Nutcracker” premieres in Saint Petersburg, Russia, now the world’s most performed ballet; his final opera “Isolanta” also premieres 1917 The 18th Amendment to the US Constitution, authorizing prohibition of alcohol, is approved by the US congress and sent to the states for ratification 1957 World’s first full scale nuclear power plant, for peacetime use only, begins to generate electricity at the Shippingport Atomic Power Station in Pennsylvania 1963 “The Pink Panther” film premieres, directed by Blake Edwards, and starring Peter Sellers and David Niven, with theme music composed by Henry Mancini 1966 Dr. Seuss’ “How the Grinch Stole Christmas!” airs for first time
on CBS; animated special directed by Chuck Jones, features voices of Boris Karloff June Foray, and Thurl Ravenscroft, with songs by Albert Hague
1968 Musical-fantasy film “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang”, co-written by Roald Dahl and director Ken Hughes, starring Dick Van Dyke and Sally Ann Howes, with songs by Sherman and Sherman premieres in NYC 1993 The MGM Grand Las Vegas hotel and casino first opens as the largest hotel complex in the world (since surpassed) 2002 “The Two Towers”, 2nd of the Lord of the Rings films is released. Makes US $62 million opening weekend and $926 million total worldwide 2009 James Cameron’s “Avatar” starring Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana and Sigourney Weaver released in the US, becomes highest-grossing film of all time 2023 Utah YouTube vlogger Ruby Franke pleads guilty to child abuse charges, including convincing her children they are evil and possessed
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LOOKING BACK 10 YEARS AGO (2015) Lynn Price was voted by his fellow firemen as the 2015 Fireman of the Year at the annual Firemen’s Banquet, which is traditionally held prior to the Fireman’s Ball. Firemen vote on the person in the department that has gone the extra mile during the year for the benefit of the department. A member of the Malad Volunteer fire Department for 27 years, Lynn was described as a “workhouse” for the department by last year’s winner Doug Crowther who presented the award. Crowther further commented that Price is an active part of the Malad community, having served for many years in the Chamber of Commerce and as an active member of the Search and Rescue. As a business owner, Lynn provides jobs for high school kids and others in the community. 15 YEARS AGO (2010) Rob Hess was named 2010 Fireman of the Year during the Malad Volunteer Firemen’s annual banquet held December 11, prior to the annual Firemen’s Ball. Last Year’s recipient Jerry Thomas presented the award. Members of the Malad Fire Department are Ceylon Reeder, Ray Davis, Todd Jones, Robby Hess, Brady Hess, Doug Crowther, Lynn Price, Wes Nieffenegger, Gary Shepherd, Brad Hess, Ed Jones, Jerry Thomas, Dan Williams, Chris Jensen and Geoff Green. On December 31, 2010, Karen Wharton will spend her last day working at her job as Lead Court Clerk in Oneida County that has spanned 33 years. When asked what life lesson she will take away with her from her job, Wharton said that if she has learned anything during her 33 years of working in the justice system, it would be the need for compassion and respect. Diane Skidmore is the candidate chosen to pass the torch to and Wharton has great confidence in her ability to do the job well. Malad High School was among seven lucky area schools to get an early holiday present from KJ’s Super Stores and the Idaho Lottery. David Workman, spokesman for the Idaho Lottery, and Geoff Green, representing Conrad and Bischoff, owners of KJ’s Super Stores, presented a check for $300 to Malad High School Principal John Crockett and Media Specialist Jill Daniels, Jill was a participant in the Idaho Lottery’s recent “Scratch for Schools” event, which was a precursor to this award. 20 YEARS AGO (2005) Joe and Euarda Neal Daniels will celebrate their 50th Wedding Anniversary on December 16, 2005. They were married in the Logan, Utah Temple in 1955. Tyler Sherwood Baker, 18, son of Dan and Vikie Baker, has recently completed all requirements and received his Eagle Scout Award. Tyler’s project included the enclosure around the skate park next to the 2nd Ward LDS Church. Eleven members of the Oneida
Quilt Club are pictured in The Idaho Enterprise, cuddled up in the warm quilts they are donating to the Oneida Crisis Center. Eurada Daniels and Lois Lower accepted the quilts on behalf of the Crisis Center. Members of the Quilt Club are President Ione Latour, Norene Crowther, Ranae Larsen, Margaret Rees, Martha Maag, Judy Jones, Diana Marteeny, Barbara Jones, Lela Henderson, Joy Cornia and Jean Showell. Seniors at Malad High School have an idea what they want to do after completing their education. There were 70 seniors at MHS who learned more about their possible future career choices through experience with a day of job shadowing. The students were divided between Malad, Logan and Pocatello. They spent the day shadowing a person in their planned future career. Some of the careers visited included Forest Service, physical therapy, elementary education, architect, cosmetology, nursing, auto mechanics, auto body technician, law enforcement, interior design and electronics. 25 YEARS AGO (2000) Appearing before Sixth District Judge Randy Smith, Linda Elaine Schwartz entered a not guilty plea to the charge of first degree murder in the death of her ex-husband Bill Schwartz. This year, the Parade of Lights featured something new – a narrator. Dennis Evans with the help of his wife, Sherrie, narrated the parade in front of ET Kustom Sales, describing each float as it passed. Most people driving along Highway 38 every Christmas season notice the home of Keith and Carolyn Atkinson. It is lit up for everyone to see. They are known for the work they put in to decorating their yard with lights and a variety of displays. But the spirit of Christmas does not end when you leave the Atkinson’s yard. It continues on inside the house as well. Walking into the Atkinson home is like walking in to a Christmas wonderland. Everywhere you look, there are Christmas displays. In fact, the Atkinson’s decorate almost every room in their house with Christmas decorations each year. Malad High School’s Drama Team was able to take the largest group in several years to compete at the State Drama Competition held at Lake City High School in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Those participating were the following: Kyle Gibson, Melissa Jeppsen, Trent Buehler, Mary Ann Jones, Shelli Ray, Christopher Atkinson, Jeff Stanley, Lucy Ward, Amber Christiansen, Tracee Roe, Angela Healy, Rich Higley, Chase Beecher and Dallas Thomas. 40 YEARS AGO (1985) An ice skating rink at the Second Ward Park was a main topic of discussion at Malad City Council Meeting held, December 11. With the weather turning cold, city officials agreed that now is a good time to begin the project. Mayor Schwartz summed up the feeling of the Council, saying that; “This park has a lot of potential
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Joe and Euarda Daniels on their wedding day in 1955.
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to provide a great deal of winter enjoyment for city residents. With the bowery there’s a place to build a fire and we can add a little to it each year.” Sally Russell presented a check for $50 to Hospital Administrator Jim Russell and Dr. Stephen Johnson, to be placed in the Hospital Endowment Fund. Mrs. Russell raised this money with her Discovery Toy booth at the Festival of Trees. The National Secondary Education Council announced today that Stephanie Cottle has been named an Academic All-American. She is the daughter of Steve and Fay Cottle. Don B. Anderson and Michael V. Semrad, both of Malad, will be among the 84 persons to graduate from the Idaho State University VoTech School on December 20. Both of these men will graduate in auto mechanics. Pictured in The Idaho Enterprise are eight members of the Malad High School football team who were awarded All-District honors at the Football Awards Banquet. Members are Troy Hubbard, Kevin Archibald, Ray Davis, Cory Daniels, Bracken Budge, Clint Rohner, Steve Ross and Rod Sweeten. 50 YEARS AGO (1975) Through their respective lawyers, the Oneida County School Board and the Oneida Education Association have agreed on a choice of two fact finders – both from the office of State Superintendent of schools Roy Truby. The cost of mailing letters within the U. S. will increase from 10 cents to 13 cents on December 28. Stamps for post cards will rise from 7 cents to 9 cents. The Mirror Dance was held on Friday, December 12. Colen Sweeten and Kathleen Colton were honored as Mr. and Miss Mirror. Mike Ward, son of Mr. and Mrs. Delton Ward, has received his mission call to Nashville, Tennessee and will enter the LDS mission home on the 17th of January. The Malad Chapter of FFA along with other chapters in the area were hosted by the Marsh Valley Chapter for the annual FFA Co-op Contest. The Malad team took 4th place in this event, with team member Bob Sorensen scoring the highest number of points. Other team members were Ron Dell Skidmore and Keven Price. 60 YEARS AGO (1965) A five-minute feature on the early history of Malad was shown on KSLTV Sunday night. Pictures for the program were taken by Hank Dee of the Channel 5-news service and he was assisted in preparing the material by Mrs. Norma South. H. Ronald Bjorkman, son of Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Bjorkman, has been named the Malad High School winner of the Bausch & Lomb Science Award. Eight men inducted under the Selective Service system from Oneida County to date this year were Max John Isaacson, Nolan Allen Blaisdell, Farrel David Jones, Sheldon Williams, Joseph Don Thomas, Farrell Rex Christoffersen, Kenneth Smith and Thomas Carson Goddard. The “Most Preferred” girl and boy for the year 1965-66 were named at the dance last Friday night. They were selected from a group of twelve finalists by the studentbody. Lonnie Gleed and Janice Blaisdell were chosen as
the “Most Preferred” boy and girl for this year. Miss Rhonda Lee Dorius was honored Monday on her sixth birthday by a party given by her mother, Mrs. Bob Dorius. The St. John LDS Ward held its Gold and Green Ball Saturday night. Miss Karaleen Kay sang the theme song “Climb Every Mountain”. The floorshow was presented by the Mia Maids, Laurels and Explorers under the direction of Mr. and Mrs. LaVar Christoffersen. Fifteen dollars in cash was taken and property damaged when the Malad High School was burglarized late Monday night or early Tuesday morning. Costliest damage was about $1,000 worth to a drink-dispensing machine owned by Coca-Cola Bottling. Approximately $240 damage was done to a filing cabinet, money box, key rack, locks and woodwork as the thief or thieves looked for money. 70 YEARS AGO (1955) Pvt. Jesse Hughes, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Hughes, Malad, was awarded the silver wings of a parachutist in a graduation ceremony on completion of the rugged 11th Airborne Division Jump School at Fort Campbell, Kentucky. Arrangements for the Miss Malad pageant are nearing completion. To date there are 12 contestants. They are: Miss Ann Clark, Miss Joan Gleed, Miss Kenna Hughes, Miss Edna Mae Jones, Miss Kathryn Jones, Miss Sue Jones, Miss Joyce Mills, Miss Barbara Parry, Miss Deanna Price, Miss Shirley Swenson, Miss Janice Thomas, and Miss Marie Williams. The Betty Crocker search for the American “Homemaker of Tomorrow” was held December 6. Miss Louise Carter, home economics teacher, conducted this test. Eleven senior girls are competing for the honor in Malad. They are: Kenna Hughes, Sue Jones, Neva Beeton, JoAnn Gleed, Kathryn Jones, Deon Daniels, Barbara Parry, Shirlee Swenson, Joyce Jones, Connie Moon and Margie Jones. As low bidder on two-proposed projects in Idaho, Marion Hess, Malad contractor, has been awarded contracts for road construction by the Idaho Department of Highways. One, a half-million dollar project, calls for grading and oiling approximately six miles of roadway between Middleton and Star in Ada and Canyon counties. Second, contract awarded Mr. Hess is for crushing and oiling 18 miles of roadway between Lemhi and Leadore. 80 YEARS AGO (1945) Final arrangements were completed this week with the Utah Power and Light Company for construction of the light and power line from Tremonton to Holbrook. Money for the reconstruction was collected from farmers interested in the project by the electricity committee headed by W. L. Baker, Oneida County Farm Bureau president in 1945; M. C. Grover, Oneida county agent, secretary, and Miss Norma Williams, treasurer. S-Sgt. Robert C. Bowen, son of Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Bowen and husband of Ruth Anderson, received his discharge from the service December 7, 1945, at Fort Douglas, Utah. He entered the service November 6, 1942, at Provo, Utah. He left September 5, 1944 for Europe he served in Ardennes, Central Europe and Rhineland. C Y
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NOTICES NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE - To be sold for cash at a Trustee’s Sale on April 14, 2026, 11:00 AM at the Oneida County Courthouse Front Steps, 10 Court Street, Malad City, ID 83252, the following-described real property situated in Oneida County, Idaho (the “Property”): Lot 9 of Elkhorn Ridge Estates Subdivision, Recorded in Oneida County, Idaho recorders office on September 17, 2007 under instrument number 141595. Commonly known as: 10564 North Elk Ridge Road, Malad City, ID 83252 Lindsay Gledhill and Brian Gledhill, as Trustors, conveyed the Property via a Deed of Trust dated May 15, 2024, in favor of American Funding, LLC, in which Northern Title Company of Idaho, Inc. was named as Trustee. The Trust Deed was recorded in Oneida County, Idaho, on May 16, 2024, as Instrument No. 166029, of Official Records. Brigham J. Lundberg is the Successor Trustee pursuant to an Appointment of Trustee recorded in Oneida County, Idaho, on September 23, 2025 as Instrument No. 167931. American Funding, LLC (“Beneficiary”) has declared a default in the terms of said Deed of Trust due to Trustor’s failure to make monthly payments beginning June 15, 2024, and each month subsequent, which monthly installments would have been applied on the principal and interest due on said obligation and other charges against the property or loan. By reason of said default, the Beneficiary has declared all sums owing on the obligation secured by said Deed of Trust immediately due and payable. The total amount due on this obligation is the principal sum of $150,000.00, interest in the amount of $9,000.00, fees in the amount of $4,950.00, and
other amounts due and payable (including default interest) in the amount of $54,604.17, for a total amount owing of $218,554.17, plus accruing interest, late charges, and other fees and costs that may be incurred or advanced. The Beneficiary anticipates and may disburse such amounts as may be required to preserve and protect the property and for real property taxes that may become due or delinquent, unless such amounts of taxes are paid by the Trustors. If such amounts are paid by the Beneficiary, the amounts or taxes will be added to the obligations secured by the Deed of Trust. Other expenses to be charged against the proceeds of this sale include Trustee fees, attorney fees, costs and expenses of the sale, and late charges, if any. Beneficiary has elected and has directed the Trustee to sell the above-described property to satisfy the obligation. The sale is a public sale and any person, including the Beneficiary, may bid at the sale. The bid price must be paid immediately upon the close of bidding by certified funds (valid money orders, certified checks or cashier’s checks). The conveyance will be made by Trustee’s Deed, without any representation or warranty, including warranty of title, express or implied, as the sale is made strictly on an as-is, where-is basis, without limitation, the sale is being made subject to all existing conditions, if any, of lead paint, mold or other environmental or health hazards. The Trustors, successor in interest to the Trustors, or any other person having an interest in the property, or any person named in Idaho Code § 45-1506, has the right, at any time prior to the Trustee’s Sale, to pay to the Beneficiary, or the successor in interest
to the Beneficiary, the entire amount then due under the Deed of Trust and the obligation secured thereby (including costs and expenses actually incurred and attorney fees) other than such portion of the principal as would not then be due had no default occurred and by curing any other default complained of herein that is capable of being cured by tendering the performance required under the obligation or to cure the default, by paying all costs and expenses actually incurred in enforcing the obligation and Deed of Trust with Successor Trustee fees and attorney fees. In the event that all defaults are cured the foreclosure will be dismissed and the foreclosure sale will be canceled. The scheduled Trustee’s Sale may be postponed by public proclamation up to 30 days for any reason. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Successor Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The above Trustors are named to comply with Idaho Code § 451506(4)(a). No representation is made that they are, or are not, presently responsible for this obligation. This is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Dated this 4th day of December, 2025. Brigham J. Lundberg Successor Trustee 376 East 400 South, Suite 300, Salt Lake City, UT 84111 Telephone: 801-3552886 Office Hours: Mon.-Fri., 8AM-5PM (MST) HWM File No. ID22471 #5790-12-18-25-25-01-01-0826-T4
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: Oneida County is scheduled to conduct the following candidate elections during the 2026 calendar year. DECLARATION OF CANDIDACY TAXING DISTRICT
ELECTION DATE
FILING DEADLINE
Idaho Primary Election May 19th, 2026 5:00 p.m. March 13th, 2026 Oneida County Elections This deadline also applies to Malad, ID 83252 anyone filing as an Independent in the General Election. Idaho General Election Oneida County Elections 10 Court Street Malad, ID. 83252
November 3rd, 2026
Nominated in the Primaries
Oneida Soil Conservation Dist. November 3rd, 2026 5:00 p.m. September 1st, 2026 175 South 300 East Malad, Id. 83252 Declaration of candidacy forms are available at the respective district offices or the County Clerk’s office located at 10 Court St. Malad, Id. 83252. Signed: Lon Colton, Oneida County Clerk #5791-12-18-25-T1
NEWS OF RECORD ONEIDA COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE Michael Dewayne Casselman, Visalia, fail to provide proof of insurance, $75.00, costs $56.50 Joshua Robert Corbridge, Malad, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50 Aubrie Ruthanne Davis, South Jordan, speeding, $33.50, cost $56.50 Kade Handley Martin, Malad, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50 MALAD CITY Rory Andrew Greer, Cornish, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50 Dameon Danny Hess, Pocatello, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50 Caroliene Mathews, Malad, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50 Travis Miller, Malad, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50 IDAHO STATE POLICE Logan Dean Brown, North Logan, speeding, $33.50, C Y
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costs $56.50 Spencer Jared Bunn, Nibley, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50 James Jay Bruton, Perry, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50 David Randal Draper, Kaysville, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50 Jose Angel Duran, Payson, unlawful driving on highways laned for traffic, $33.50, costs $56.50 James Ryan Lowe, Springville, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50 Ethan Ryan Mansfield, Malad, fail to maintain liability insurance, $75.00, costs $56.50 Shiloh Mariah Peters, Salt Lake City, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50 Felipe Samaguey Martinez, Nampa, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50 Abbi Kate Workman, Vernal, speeding (16 mph or over), $98.50, costs $56.50 RECORDED LIST December 8, 2025
Marriage License - Matthew Phillip Furness, Magan Elyse Konopacke Easement - Grantor: Jon Skidmore, Jennifer Skidmore; Grantee: Pacificorp, Rocky Mountain Power-DBA Affidavit and Acceptance of Trusteeship - Grantor: Deanna Lee Williams, Trustee, The Williams Living Trust; Grantee: Joe L Williams (Deceased) Warranty Deed - Grantor: Keanna Le Williams, Trustee, The Williams Living Trust; Grantee: Law Investments LLC December 9, 2025 Subordination Agreement - Grantor: Idaho Central Credit Union, America First Credit Union; Grantee: Kelly Purdum Deed of Trust - Grantor: Codi Purdum, Kelly L Purdum; Grantee: Idaho Central Credit Union Deed - Grantor: David L Evans, Marian D Evans; Grantee: David L Evans,
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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) Design & Construction Management Services Oneida County Airport – Airfield Lighting Improvements Project 1. INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND Oneida County is requesting proposals from qualified airport engineering firms to provide planning, design, and construction management services for airfield lighting improvements at the Oneida County Airport. The County anticipates that improvements may include work on portions of the runway lighting system, taxiway lighting system, airfield electrical components, conduit, and related infrastructure. The final project scope will depend on funding availability, bid pricing, and priorities established by Oneida County. Project materials provided by the County are for reference only and do not constitute a fixed scope of work. 2. SITE VISIT A non-mandatory site visit will be held at the Oneida County Airport: Date: ____________________ Time: ____________________ Location: Airport Operations Area (Power Shed) Additional site visits will not be formally coordinated by the County. 3. SCOPE OF SERVICES The selected consultant must be prepared to perform any combination of the following tasks. The final contracted scope may include all, some, or a modified version of these tasks. A. PLANNING & PRELIMINARY ENGINEERING (As Needed) • Review airport documents, maps, and prior infrastructure improvements. • Assist the County in refining project scope based on funding, timelines, and priorities. • Provide preliminary engineering analysis as required by Idaho Division of Aeronautics or other agencies. B. DESIGN & TECHNICAL SERVICES • Design improvements or replacements related to runway lighting, taxiway lighting, segmented circle lighting, and other airfield electrical components. • Validate or design conduit routes, electrical distribution systems, lighting configurations, and control panel upgrades. • Prepare construction drawings, technical specifications, and engineer’s cost estimates. • Ensure all design work complies with FAA Advisory Circulars and State of Idaho requirements. C. BIDDING SUPPORT • Prepare bidding documents for the final scope selected. • Assist with advertising, responding to contractor questions, and preparing addenda.
IV, Trustee, Marian K Evans, Trustee, David L. IV and Marian D Evans Trust Deed - Grantor: David L Evans; Grantee: DL MD Evans Farms LLC Satisfaction of Mortgage - Grantor: Idaho Agcredit JLCA, Idaho Agcredit PCA; Grantee: Jaclyn Naomi Shaw, Kirk Elden Nielsen Warranty Deed - Grantor: Brandley J Hess, Trustee, Melvin J. Hess Family Trust, Bertha C. Hess Family Trust; Grantee: Bradley J Hess, Wendy B Hess Real Estate Mortgage Grantor: Tyrell G Thomas, Jaime Thomas, Tyrell Garth Thomas, Jaime Ann Thomas; Grantee: Idaho Agcredit, PCA, Idaho Agcredit ACA Financing Statement Grantor: Don W Tubbs; Grangee: Farm Credit Services of America, PCA Warranty Deed - Grantor: Price Investments LLC; Grantee: Daniel Bates.
• Attend pre-bid meetings, evaluate bids, and recommend award. D. CONSTRUCTION A D M I N I S T R AT I O N & OVERSIGHT • Conduct pre-construction meetings and progress meetings. • Review submittals and shop drawings. • Provide periodic or fulltime construction observation, depending on scope. • Coordinate with any in-kind labor providers identified by the County. • Review contractor payment applications. • Develop punch lists and oversee project completion. • Provide as-built drawings and assist with project closeout documentation. 4. AVAILABLE PROJECT DOCUMENTS The County may provide the following documents for reference only: • Project descriptions • Budget estimates • Grant forms and funding applications • Airport maps and airfield lighting exhibits These documents are not intended to define or limit the final project scope. 5. PROPOSAL EVALUATION CRITERIA Proposals will be evaluated using the criteria below: • Capability to Perform Project – 20 points • Relevant Project Experience – 20 points • Team Qualifications – 15 points • Project Approach & Flexibility – 15 points Total Written Score: 70 points If interviews are conducted: • Interview Score – 30 points Maximum Total: 100 points 6. PROPOSAL CONTENT & S U B M I S S I O N REQUIREMENTS • Maximum 10 pages (excluding appendices). • Five (5) printed copies must be submitted. • Appendices may include resumes and project examples (not scored). Submission Deadline: Date: __________________ at 5:00 PM Delivery Address: Oneida County Address: _________________ City, State, ZIP: ____________ Package must be labeled: “Airfield Lighting Improvements – Engineering Services Proposal” Questions may be directed to: Name/Title: ________________ Phone: ___________________ Email: ____________________ 7. GENERAL TERMS • The County reserves the right to reject any proposal. • Negotiations will follow Idaho’s qualifications-based selection process. • Final scope is dependent on available funding and may be reduced, expanded, or adjusted. • All work must comply with FAA and State of Idaho requirements. #5792-12-18-25-25-T2
Krystal Bates Quit Claim Deed - Grantor: Tim D Edwards Personal Representative, Estate of David E. Edwards; Grantee: Rowel E Cattle Co. Inc, Justin Edwards December 10, 2025 Warranty Deed - Grantor: John J Hix, Sandra L Hix; Grantee: Kelly Purdum, Codi Purdum December 11, 2025 Deed of Reconveyance - Grantor: Pioneer Title Company of Bannock Co0unty, Intercap Lending, Flagship Financial Group LLC; Grantee: Cheyanne Hansen, Tyson Hanse, Sandie Morlock, Brian Morlock Trustee’s Deed - Grantor: Byan M Fawcett, Valencia V Brandley, Tasho L Bishop; Grantee: Idaho Housing and Finance Association Deed of Reconveyance - Grantor: First American Title Insurance Company, Rocket Mortgage LLC; Grantee: Suzanne Layton C Y
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OBITUARIES
Barbara Viola Dickson Lippold June 28, 1930 ~ December 10, 2025
Barbara Viola Dickson Lippold passed away in the early morning hours of December 10, 2025, with family by her side. She was a dear and beloved daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, friend, and woman of great faith. Barbara was born June 28, 1930, in Morgan, Utah to Erma Mikesell and Lorin Dickson. When she met Harold Lippold in July of 1948 in Clearfield, Utah, it was love at first sight for them both. They were married 13 days later, on August 7th. Together they raised 8 children. All of them born in the 1950’s. On April 29, 1965, they were sealed together as a family in the Logan LDS Temple. Barbara and Harold worked hard side by side to build a life they could enjoy, continuing their adventure for almost 53 years until his passing on May 6, 2001. Barbara is survived by 6 of her children; Betty (Alan) Archibald, Carol (Neil) Citte, Mark, Toni (Robert) Godwin, Rex, Matt (LaJoy); daughter-in-law, Deanne; 1 brother, Arvel Lloyd Dickson; 35 grandchildren, many step-grandchildren, 80 great-grandchildren, and 14 great-great-grandchildren with several more due in 2026. And the story continues. She was preceded in death by her
parents; her husband; son, Burt; daughter, Terri; 5 grandchildren, Cody, Allison, Adam, Derek, and Lisa; 1 great-grandchild, Benjamin; 2 brothers, Albert and Ivan; and 1 sister, Faye Morley. The family would like to express their love and appreciation to the “Barb” Team at the Oneida County Hospital in Malad. Thank you, thank you. Funeral Services will be held Friday December 19th at the Malad 5th LDS Ward Building at 12 p.m. with a viewing beginning at 10:30 a.m. Following the funeral Barbara will be laid to rest next to her eternal companion in the Malad City Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Horsley Funeral Home.
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food available for children has only increased. As of the last officially recorded number, the NSLP states that it served nearly 30 million students in 2024, with just over 21 million receiving free or reduced lunches. The program estimates that even more of the 30 million financially qualify for the free or reduced pricing, but for a variety of reasons do not apply for it. And that’s where the “no free lunch” part comes in. Free and reduced lunches through the program are accounted for by payments to the school district based on the number of qualified applicants. Students who qualify but don’t apply, and then carry an unpaid balance at the end of the year, are not accounted for by federal lunch funds. The deficit falls to the school district to compensate for in whatever way it can. Funds to cover the remaining unpaid balances come out of the budget that the school district could use for many other student support services. Because everyone agrees that no student should go hungry at school,
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the school provides a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. The donation from Hess and its employees will effectively clear the balance for the district, allowing it to have a fresh start as the new year approaches. “We are a part of this community, and our employees make us what we are. This is them—and all of us—giving back in a way that we think is really important and we’re happy to support,” Mike Hess, Jr said. The hope is that this will represent a shift in thinking on the part of everyone involved. The school district would benefit greatly from an accurate count of students that qualify for free and reduced lunch. That percentage is one of the things that is extremely helpful in applying for grants and other potential sources of financial support for the district. Free and reduced lunch applications are easily available through the school district, and applying is essentially anonymous. Applications, whether they are approved or denied, are critical to the record keeping needed by the district.
Brielle Nicole Bird
February 1st, 2016 ~ December 11, 2025 Brielle Nicole Bird, beloved daughter, sister, granddaughter, niece, cousin, friend, and hero, returned to her Heavenly Father on December 11, 2025, at the tender age of 9. Brielle resided in Malad City, Idaho, where she was deeply loved by her family and community. Brielle came to this earth with a special light. At the age of four, she was diagnosed with stage 4 neuroblastoma and spent much of her life bravely enduring difficult treatments and trials. Though her earthly journey was marked by pain and hardship, Brielle faced each day with remarkable courage, faith, and joy. After a period of remission, her cancer returned in January 2024, and she continued her fight with unwavering strength and a trusting heart. Those who knew Brielle were touched by her sweet spirit, radiant smile, and zest for life. She found joy in dancing, being with her family, and sharing happiness with others. Brielle’s example inspired countless people. Her courage and positive attitude attracted many, as she shared her journey to bring hope and awareness to childhood cancer. Brielle’s life brought people together. Her community rallied around her and her family with prayers, service, and acts of love, bearing witness to the Savior’s teachings to mourn with those who mourn and comfort those in
FFA
Last week, members of the FFA at Malad High School gathered to wrap presents. As a group, they took on the project of selecting families to purchase presents for earlier in the season, and will deliver them soon. The FFA is incredibly active, and has been overseen by a longterm sub since October. Shaunie Jenkins has been the FFA leader though much of
need. Brielle taught all who knew her powerful lessons about faith, perseverance, and trusting in the Lord’s plan. While her time on earth was brief, Brielle fulfilled her mission in a profound way. Her family finds peace in the knowledge that families are eternal and that Brielle is now free from pain, resting in the loving care of a Heavenly Father who knows and loves her perfectly. Brielle will forever be cherished and remembered for the light she brought into the world. Funeral services were held Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at 12 noon. Viewings were held Monday evening from 6:00 - 8:00 P.M. and again prior to the service from 10:00 - 11:30 A.M.
this process, filling in for Lexie Evans while she took a bit of maternity leave, for, well, maternity. Evans plans to be back soon, and WE plan to bring a more thorough update on what the FFA has been up to recently, and some of the recent State prep events that have gone very well for the always high-caliber FFA program at Malad High School.
Members of the MHS FFA wrapping presents Jake Hess, Dallan Rupp, Josh Smith, Sarah McIntyre, Bob Hannah, and Mike Hess, Jr., with the Hess Pumice employee (and Hess match) donation to the School Lunch program at the district office.
OBITUARY SUBMISSION INFO The cost for a standard obituary:
$89 500 words with one color photo The cost for an ultimate obituary:
$159 501 words plus and 2 color photos * additional photos $25 each
To submit an obituary:
email: sherrie.w@thecityjournals.com Mail or drop off at the The Idaho Enterprise, P.O. Box 205, Malad Idaho 83252 100 E. 90 S., Malad, Idaho
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Malad Senior Dinner, American Legion Auxiliary, Malad Wrestling Invitational GBB @ Bear Lake
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AA/NA, Catholic Mass Malad Wrestling Invitational BBB @ Ririe
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Boy Scouts visit Petroglyph Last month, Malad Scout Troop 1776 made a trip to Tremonton to visit Petroglyph rock. The approximately 4 foot by 4 foot boulder sits in a small fenced area on the north side of the church on 200 North between Tremont Street and 100 East, across from the library. The boulder contains images of people and animals etched into the surface in the rock. The rock came from the Conner Springs area near Corinne. According to an article by Jeff DeMoss, editor of the Tremonton Leader newspaper, “the native rock art found in the area is attributed to the Fremont culture, which archaeologists have placed in parts of Utah, Colorado, Nevada and Idaho between 2,000 and 700 years ago. The representations of people and mammals resembling antelope and bighorn sheep are consistent with those found at other Fremont rock art sites in the area.”
Joseph & Euarda Daniels were married in the Logan Utah Temple on December 16th, 1955. They are celebrating their 70 years of love and commitment of time and all eternity. Their six children, Debi, Chad, Barry, Cory, Colette and Hutch celebrated with them at a quiet dinner as a family. We express gratitude to all who have and are currently serving our parents with love. Thank you to the best small town in the world. Warmest of Wishes, Daniels Family
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In last week’s paper, this picture was captioned confusingly. As the text of the article explained, Dylan Hunt, Deric Willson, and Justin Schwartz were recognized for 5 years of service.
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Students of the Month Top Row: Claire Wright, Raelynn Patterson, Victoria Anderson, Freida Kelley, Piper Reel, Lincoln Moss, Cache Lake, Parker Carson Bottom Row: Klea Gregory, Ariyah Reese, Brynn Carson, Eliza Didericksen, Levi Roe, Coy Self, McCoy Moeller, River Hansen and Charlie Giles
November Pretty Important Goals MES Kindergarten’s Goal is to learn all their letter sounds
Mrs. Crossley’s Class Kolt Adams, Chance Bates, Riggs Davis, Heidi Firth, Daniel Fonnesbeck, Petra Gardner, Stratton McClellan, Winree Slater, Percy Smith, Madison Wayment Ms. Jensen’s Class Wyatt Anderson, Jase Bennett, Penelope Didericksen, Brig Hanks, Ellie Hansen, River Hansen, Style Martinson, Serenity Thomas. Mrs. Kaufman Mitchell Hornecker, Ayven Kottsick, Ryker Nielson, Haylee Purdum, Dean Steffenhagen, Jett Thorpe, Autumn Hansen, Kaislee Orr, Emersyn Wise, Charlie Giles
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Ms. Ipsen’s Class 1st Grade goal was to write a complete sentence with the capital letter, punctuation and makes sense.
Willow Hubbard, Gemma Clark, Brance Blaisdell, Lexi Smith, Karissa Nimer, Vera Reel,Connor Winward, Loretta Leonardi, Journey Profaizer, Archer Hess, Kimber Sweeten 3rd Grade’s Goal was to skip count by 2, 3,4, 5, and 10 in 3 minutes with no errors
Mrs. Langston’s Class Lilly Blaisdell, Navy Beutler, Brayden Halajian, Michael Peterson, Zackary Nalder, Bridger Jones, Madeline Shandrew, Amber Evans, Rhett Price, Addi Richardson, Gracie Smith, Hadlee Self, Dana Mathews, Hyrum Jenkins
Academic Success Picture this month was for Reading Readiness Top row: Titan Bealer, Lafe Huckaby, Maddison Nieffeneggar, Barret Burbidge, Raygen Rupp, Eva Henry, Zylie Titus. Middle Row: Mila Clark, Hadlee Self, Nathan Fonnesbeck, Gracie Cutler, Sway Martinsen, Jacob Roe, Weston Goekeritz, Gabe Hofman, Zoe Jeffs-Zitting. Front Row: Jereck Jay Hagen, Heidi Firth, Nathan Fonnesbeck, Journey Profazier, Jax Parker, Tristan Smith, Timber Barnes, Trinity Hodgkin, Penny Didericksen, Wyatt Anderson, Delight Brown, Morgon Blaisdell. Not Pictured: Dean Steffenhagen, Jett Thorpe, Hayes Eliason, Oakley Cutler, Archer Hess, Rhett Coleman, Will Johnson, Brianna Williams, Kallie Nimer, Kolt Eliason and Maverick Bealer.
Mrs. Lamb’s Class Tate Curtis, Owen Allen, Kalista Winward, Wyley Adkins, Gracie Cutler, Helenna Kronvall, Clara Barnes, Weston Hansen, Jordyn Horsely, Kinzley Hamilton, Lincoln Moss, Gabriel Hofman, Remington Sweeten 4th Grade’s Goal was to memorize multiplication facts for 4’s
Mrs. Cook’s Class Maliah Hansen, Wilford Deschamps, Morgon Blaisdell, Victoria Anderson, Azlin Zitting-Jeffs, Ridge Berry, Liberty Charles, Zoe Zitting-Jeffs, Ruth Angell, Kempton Daniels, Rhythm Francom, Emery Diderickson, Hunter Clark Mrs. Waldon’s Class Baylor Adams, Prezli Ball, Braelyn Bastian, Eli Beck, Lucy Bird, Elizabeth Butler, Mason Chabries,
Adilee Daniels, Haize Davis, Wade Eliason, Carol Ferree, Delilah Hansen, Will Johnson, John Leavitt, Kallie Nimer, Brianna Williams Mrs. Clark’s Class Macie Bennett, Kollyns Beutler, Barret Burbidge, Gunner Clark, GraceLynn Daniels, Weston Evans, Elle Evanson, Greydee Godfrey, Weston Goeckeritz, Saske Hachmeister, Sage King, Kallie Munns, Emma Price, Evelyn Ricks, Diego Salinas, Mason Tullis, Mahlon Young 5th Grade Goal was to complete 1-12 multiples in less than 5 minutes
Mrs. Blaisdell’s Class Grayson Tooke, Easton Valentine, Aidyn Call, Wynn Werk, Parker Carson, Austin Schrenk, Piper Lewis, Jack Coleman, Alec Thorpe
SPORTS Lady Dragons take down West Side, Bear Lake BY ALLISON ELIASON
The Lady Dragons added two more games to the win column as they defeated the very talented 4A Bear Lake Bears and their first district opponent, the scrappy West Side Pirates. In two very differently played games, Malad faced a challenge on the court. But as they always do, the team played Dragon basketball to take control of the game and come out victorious in the end. Malad hosted their first meeting of the season against the Bears Thursday, December 11. The last time the two teams had played, the Lady Dragons put together four quarters of gritty, determined basketball to upset Bear Lake, one of only a few losses for the team. It was clear for both teams that the 2025 matchup and subsequent results would have significant meaning for them. As suspected, the game turned into a fierce battle on the court, one that was largely dominated by defense at both ends. Bear Lake, notorious for their quick transition and wide coverage, made it difficult for Malad but found an equal contest for their own offense as they faced the aggressive and relentless MHS defense. Because of the strong defense, it wasn’t until nearly two minutes into the game that the first points were scored, a free throw for the Bears. The Lady Dragons answered with a scoring possession of their own, Kiley Miller sending the lob pass to Liv Nelson on the block finishing with a made basket despite being surrounded by Bear Lake defenders. Brynlee Jones added a mid range shot off the pass from Izzy Haycock. Miller added a lay-in basket for Malad to further extend the small lead, taking a long pass from Mikell Keetch as the team transitioned down to the offensive end of the court. Bear Lake countered with a three point shot to bring them back within two just seconds later. The scoring continued to be slow for both teams but it was the Lady Dragons that led as they finished out the first quarter of the game, up 13-7. The second quarter went in favor of Bear Lake as they hit several outside shots to take the lead 18-16 midway through the quarter. Miller tied the score again after Haycock zipped a pass down to her from the left wing, seeing Miller wide open on the opposite block. The two teams inched their way up to end the opening half tied at 21. The Lady Dragons came out renewed to play the third quarter, undeterred by the challenge the Bears had given them in the first quarters of the game. Over the next 8 minutes of play, the MHS team clamped down on defense to hold Bear Lake to only 3 points while they added 13 to their score, going up 34-24. The Malad team played a patient game on offense, working the ball around the court until they found an opening to exploit. Paityn Ward drove into the key from the left wing, committing a number of defenders to her. As they stepped up, she made the short pass to Nelson open on the block. Nelson took one quick step to the basket for the easy bank shot. The duo ran C Y
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the same play on the following possession, this time Nelson scoring as she turned to the middle of the key. Left open on the right wing, Mikell took the uncontested shot, drilling it through the net. Not long after she put in another scoring basket at the top of the key. Miller added 4 points in free throws throughout the quarter, getting fouled by the same defender as she went up for the shot. All the while the Lady Dragons were on a scoring run, the Bears struggled to make an headway offensively, making only one scoring three pointer early in the quarter before they hit a 6 minute dry spell- all a result of Malad’s defense forcing a number of turnovers and rushed shots. The fourth quarter turned in Bear Lake’s favor as they barely outscored Malad 15-14. Fortunately the Lady Dragons’ resilient efforts held their hard fought lead. Bear Lake came out in a full court press, an attempt the MHS team scored on the first trip down the court. The fast paced quarter led to quicker transitions down the court, resulting in more possessions for the Bear Lake team. As the quarter closed out, Bear Lake began to foul, hoping for missed free throws and secured rebounds. The tactic turned against them as the Lady Dragons put in 10 free throws by Keetch, Haycock, Nelson, and Ward. As the seconds ticked down, it was clear that the Lady Dragons would be the clear winner of the courtside battle, a 48-39 victory. The closely played contest was evident in the stats, each team leading in various aspects. Bear Lake out rebounded Malad, 39-31, while the MHS team had fewer turnovers, 11-18. Each team made 15 field goals, the Lady Dragons shooting 32%. Malad made up the difference at the free throw line, hitting 15 bonus points in contrast to Bear Lake’s 7. Saturday, December 13, the Lady Dragons faced their first district opponent of the season as they traveled to West Side High School. The Pirates brought an overly aggressive game, a game dependent on
taking advantage through sheer chaos rather than finesse. The on court officials did little to add structure to the game, allowing the fiery, nearing on violent attitude to play out. Malad struggled in the opening quarter with the erratic play on the court, allowing the Pirates to dictate the pace and flavor of the game. The MHS team had scoring opportunities, but struggled to connect with the basket, resulting in a trailing score as the first quarter ended, 10-12. But as Malad does, the team fought through the adversity on the court, putting up 23 points in the second quarter while only allowing 12. Coming into the second half up 33-24, the Lady Dragons stepped on the court better composed and collected. The third quarter turned out to be the most physical of them all with a number of questionable reffing moves. Despite the struggle and frustration, Malad led West Side in the quarter 11-10. As they played into the fourth quarter, the Lady Dragons found their rhythm, both offensively and defensively, holding the Pirates to only 5 points in the quarter while they added 15. Haycock played a large part in the MHS victory, scoring 18 points, grabbing 7 rebounds, snagging 2 steals, with zero turnovers. Keetch and Jones each added 11 points, Ward with 8 and Mady Vanbebber with 7. Nelson led in rebounds with 9, Miller following closely with 8. The high pressure games are just what the Lady Dragons are looking for as they play through the season, knowing they can only improve as they take on tough teams. Their upcoming week includes just that as they travel south to play Fremont High School, a leader in the Utah 5A division, on Tuesday, December 16. The following day they will play the Tigers in Aberdeen before facing Bear Lake for their final matchup of the season. Over the Christmas break, Malad will host the Lehi Pioneers December 27 at 7 PM.
MHS vs Bear Lake Thursday, December 11, 2025
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# Name PTS REB AST STL DFL BLK 2 Kiley Miller 8 2 2 - 1 5 Brynnlee Jones 5 3 1 1 2 10 Izzy Haycock 5 6 3 2 2 11 Mikell Keetch 10 4 1 2 1 12 Paityn Ward 3 5 4 1 14 Mady VanBebber 3 1 - 24 Liv Nelson 14 7 2 1 2 2 TEAM TOTALS 48 28 13 7 4 6
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# Name PTS REB AST STL DFL BLK 2 Kiley Miller 2 8 2 5 1 5 Brynnlee Jones 11 2 - 2 1 10 Izzy Haycock 18 8 - 1 11 Mikell Keetch 11 0 3 3 12 Paityn Ward 8 5 3 4 3 14 Mady VanBebber 7 5 1 1 24 Liv Nelson 2 6 4 - 3 TEAM TOTALS 59 34 12 13 8 4
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SPORTS Dragons take third at Bulldog Shootout BY ALLISON ELIASON
It was a successful run for the Dragon basketball team as they competed in the annual Ririe Bulldog Shootout December 11-13. Throughout the three day tournament, the team tallied two wins and a loss, claiming the third place trophy. The weekend highlighted overtime victories, comeback efforts, and lights out shooting for the MHS team. In their first game of the tournament, the Dragons took on district 6 challenger the North Fremont Huskies. The two teams played a neck and neck game, going into half time with Malad up by just one point, 20-19. The Huskies stole the lead and broke open the game in the third quarter as they put up 20 points to the Dragons 11. But the MHS team flipped the script in the fourth quarter as they tallied up 19 points to the Huskies 11, taking the lead again with just over 3 minutes left in the game. The two teams played neck in through the final minutes of the game, the Huskies going up by 2 points with only 14 seconds left on the clock. Taking a moment to collect themselves and draw up a plan, the Dragons called a timeout, stepping back out on the court with 9 seconds left. Executing their play with precision, Carter Carey managed to slip past his defender to the opposite block of their sideline inbound. Ky Willie threaded the long pass right to his open teammate to score the basket and put them into overtime.
Beginning where they had left off, the Dragons and Huskies continued to trade the lead back and forth. With seconds left on the clock, North Fremont went up again 56-55. As Malad brought the ball down the floor, the Huskies stole the ball as they headed out of bounds. Trying to keep possession, the defender threw the ball back on the court and out of bounds on the opposite side. Getting a second chance, the MHS team took the ball down the court. Head Coach Zack Beutler called a timeout to position his team for a last second shot. Carey received the sideline pass, making a move towards the basket to score with 5 seconds left and a foul shot. Missing the bonus shot, the Huskies took the ball down the court with hopes of one last score, but the Dragon defense dug in to keep the lead to win 57-56. Advancing through the bracket, Malad was set to play the Marsh Valley Eagles on Friday, a game that proved to be a much steeper challenge. Trailing 6-9 at the start of the second quarter, the Eagles went on a 30-11 run over the next 8 minutes of play. Taking advantage of outside shots and open layups, Marship Valley ended the first half 39-17. Making adjustments, the Dragons came out strong in the third quarter, holding the Eagles to only 15 points. But they couldn’t make any headway on the deficit as they scored only 11.
Matching the Eagles point for point in the final quarter, the Dragons trailed 41-67 as the final buzzer rang out. The final game of the tournament pitted them against the Nampa Christian Trojans Saturday, December 13, a game that saw their highest scoring quarter of the season. The Dragons struggled to get going in the opening period, not connecting with a basket until 3 minutes into the game while Trojans were already up 7. The final minutes of the quarter saw them close the gap to trail by only 3 points, down 15-18. Carey hit the jumper from the right elbow off a pass from Oak Smith to tie the game at 22 before Nampa Christian took the lead back, ending the half ahead 28-24. Still very much in the game with two quarters left to play, the MHS team came out of the half optimistic and confident, an attitude that put them up by 2 points just 90 seconds back into the game. Sound rebounding, tough defensive efforts, and good ball movement led them to outscore the Trojans 22-12 in the third quarter. With a second left, Ruger Smith drove in the key, getting off a quick shot for 2 points before the horn sounded, putting the MHS team up 52-40 as they headed into the final period of the game. Nampa Christian continued to play with strength and speed, making the fourth quarter a fight on the court, but it was undeniably a fight Malad was
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set to win. The Dragons couldn’t be stopped on the inside, driving through the key or dishing to the crashing corner for easy layups by Ruger Smith, Easton Green and Braun Nalder. At the same time, they went hot from the outside, hitting a number of three point shots by Carey and Dawson Beutler. The team’s offensive effort tallied an impressive 28 points for the quarter, ending the game 74-56. The Dragons walked away from the three back to back games with a combined total of 172 points, 72 rebounds, 40 steals, and 51 assists. The team effort and success was applauded by Coach Beutler as he shared, “It was a good weekend. It’s awesome to continue to see multiple players contribute on both ends of the floor. During Thursday’s game the guys took six charges. Oak Smith took 4 himself. Huge momentum swing plays.” Continuing he said, “Saturday we had five guys and double figures again which makes it difficult on our opponents when we are sharing the ball that well. The guys are making great early season progress.” The Dragons will next play on their home court as they host the Grace Grizzlies on Tuesday, December 16. Before pausing for Christmas break, the boys will travel back to Ririe to take on the Bulldogs Saturday, December 20. January 3, the Bulldogs will come south to play the MHS team in Malad for their final matchup of the season.
Ririe Bulldog Shootout Ririe High School MHS vs North Fremont Thursday, December 11, 2025 Malad N Fremont
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MHS vs Marsh Valley Friday, December 12, 2025
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# Athlete PTS REB AST STL BLK 0 Carter Carey 6 5 3 5 0 3 Ruger Smith 2 2 3 1 0 4 Dawson Beutler 18 2 0 0 0 10 Oak Smith 0 0 3 1 0 12 Braun Nalder 17 3 1 0 0 15 Ky Willie 4 4 6 1 0 23 Easton Green 6 4 4 3 0 24 Justin Toone 4 3 0 1 1 TEAM TOTALS 57 23 20 12 1
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# Athlete PTS REB AST STL BLK 0 Carter Carey 1 2 2 1 0 3 Ruger Smith 9 2 5 3 0 4 Dawson Beutler 8 2 0 0 0 10 Oak Smith 7 1 0 0 0 12 Braun Nalder 10 1 0 0 0 15 Ky Willie 0 0 2 0 0 20 Trigger Jones 3 0 0 0 0 23 Easton Green 0 3 0 0 0 24 Justin Toone 3 2 0 1 0 TEAM TOTALS 41 13 9 5 0
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# Athlete PTS REB AST STL BLK 0 Carter Carey 18 7 7 4 0 3 Ruger Smith 11 9 2 2 0 4 Dawson Beutler 11 4 1 1 0 10 Oak Smith 0 0 2 0 0 12 Braun Nalder 12 2 2 1 0 15 Ky Willie 0 0 1 1 0 20 Trigger Jones 0 1 0 0 0 23 Easton Green 14 7 6 4 1 24 Justin Toone 6 6 1 0 0 TEAM TOTALS 72 36 22 13 1
Dragons excel at Cooper D Lish Tournament The Dragon wrestling schedule included only one tournament for the MHS teams, the Cooper D Lish tournament hosted by the Marsh Valley High School. The tournament featured brackets for all weight classes at the boy’s varsity and JV levels as well as a girl’s bracket. The boy’s tournaments included 27 teams from Idaho, Utah and Wyoming, the girl’s tournament featuring wrestlers from 32 teams. There were a number of wrestlers out due to injury and illnesses but that didn’t mean Malad took a loss on the mats. The MHS team still saw great
success in all levels of competition with a number going undefeated over the weekend- Ayden Potter, Riggin Montgomery, Bronson Smith, and DJ Crowther for the boys team with Cale Carter from the girls team. The Dragons are excited to host their
BOYS VARSITY TOP PLACERS 1st Place 120lbs Ayden Potter 126lb Riggin Montgomery 2nd Place 98lbs Kallen Price 215lbs Cam Bingham
annual two day tournament this upcoming weekend, beginning Friday, December 19. Friday the wrestling will start in the early afternoon at 1:00PM. The tournament will resume Saturday morning at 9:00AM. In addition to the hometown tourBOYS JV TOP PLACERS 1st Place 165lbs DJ Crowther 175lbs Bronson Smith Second Place 120lbs(a) Jaxon Purser 120lbs (b) Trey Clemons Third Place 144lbs Jaxton Price
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nament, the Lady Dragon wrestling team will also compete at Preston High School as they face off with Preston & Twin Falls in a dual meet. Over the Christmas break both teams will hit the road to compete in the Bear Lake tournament Saturday, January 3.
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