It’s that time again, and the annual DYW competition (formerly the Junior Miss contest) for Oneida County will be held next weekend, with a rehearsal at 7:00 p.m. on April 25, and the final event will take place at 7:00 p.m. on the next day, April 26. While the program will in most ways be the same as it has been in the past, one significant change is that it will be held at the Marsh Valley Performing Arts Building, just off I-15 north of Arimo, next to Marsh Valley High school. The program has traditionally been held at the Malad Elementary School auditorium. The old MES building was recently demolished, and the the event was booked before any decision about holding the program at the new school could be made.
The season for DYW began bright and early in January, when the Opening Social gave the girls a chance to meet one another, the organizers, and their hostesses. The participants have been training, practicing, and working on their talents, interview skills, and maintaining their academics ever since, and
the moment of truth is nearly here. This year’s theme was announced as “Fierce.”
This year’s participants introduced themselves, their families, and their hostesses. The young women who have taken up the DYW challenge this year are (alphabetically) Cale Carter, Jaylee Ekstrom, Jaezie Jensen, Rebecca McCracken, Braylee Price, and Adilyn Schow. The categories the participants will be judged on include Interview (25%), Scholastic (25%), Talent (20%), Fitness (15%), and Self-Expression (15%). While it is common for each participant to have one area they are strongest in, being named DYW for Oneida County requires a level of skill and comfort with all of the judged skills involved.
Oneida County DYW for 2025 Madelyn Shaw was named the winner of the Malad DYW competition in May, taking over the title from the previous winner, Alexus Tarbet. Tarbet was the winner of the Talent portion of the competition at the state level, and a state finalist. She was preceded by Raegan Smith,
who was named the state first alternate for 2023. Malad’s participants have had a lot of success at the state level, due in no small part to the support of the local organization, chaired by Nikki Schawrtz, and the backing of many individuals and groups throughout the community. The state competition will be held a quick drive up the interstate in Idaho Falls during the first weekend in October.
The 2025 Malad DYW Committee is made up of Nikki Schwartz, Chair; Callie Werk, Production Chair; Pamela Mills, Judges’ Chair, Christy Jenkins, Judges’ Co-Chair; Paula Davis, Treasurer; Shawna Daniels, Interview Committee; Nacona Smith, Scholastic Judge Chair; Alaina Schrenk, Fundraising; Heidi Kimberling, Beth Bastian, Hailee Hanks, Be Your Best Self; Jeff Richins, Stage Manager; Ashlee Jensen, Social Media Specialist and Tickets and Programs; Tori Green, Kami Willie, Lyndsey Thomas, Sherrie Evans, Catering; Jaclyn Nielsen, Fun Run.
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A look forward to next week
At some times during the year, a lot of things happen at once, and often right before the paper goes out to print. In the interests of letting people know the we are aware of some of the developing stories in the county (but have already assigned space for this week), here are a few of the items that will be run down in more detail for next week:
School Bond
Questions have arisen about the financing of the new Malad Elementary School, with many rumors circulating about the upcoming bond election on May 20. The questions about the bond election involve how long it will take to pay off the elementary school and the effect of the bond, if any, on property taxes.
Superintendent Jon Abrams has created a detailed slide show presentation to address concerns and questions, including the role of the Idaho Legislature in negating the original plans for financing the school and ball fields. He welcomes the opportunity to talk to individuals, family groups, and organizations about the issues involved in this complex school finance situation. Please contact him at jon.abrams@malad.us or call him at 208-705-3723 to set up an appointment or meeting time.
The slide show will be posted on the Oneida School District website: www.oneidaschooldistrict.org, and we will present an overview of the slideshow contents once we have time to process them and check on the information.
Bannock Street
The long planned Bannock Street project has experienced some setbacks as a result of federal funding. The problem was announced at last week’s City Council meeting, but is a complicated quagmire to wade through. The short version is that the project will not proceed as originally planned (in the very near term), but precisely what the status of the project is at present and what a future timeline for it looks like remains to be clarified in more detail. Rather than rush any conjectures to press, we will meet with city officials and other stakeholding parties to get a clearer sense of where the project is, and what res-
The future timeline of the Bannock Street project is facing some uncertainty as a result of federal funding.
idents of the city can expect in the coming months and potentially years. These two issues specifically have been simmering for months, if not years, and while neither one is resolved yet, it is important to make sure the current information is presented in a way that is accurate and useful for all involved. In that spirit, we will bring you those stories (along with third party informational resources) after the Easter weekend.
National News Toplines
Sometimes, there are too many things happening to do more than briefly index the headlines, and this week is one of those times. A quick sample includes the following: IRS workforce reduction plans will be announced during the week, according to those familiar with the plans. As the tax deadline hits, so too should the news of layoffs at one of the largest agencies in the government, which the Trump administration signaled it may cut by up to 20,000 jobs. 101 million tax returns have already been received, with a large spike to come soon. The goal is stated to be efficiency, so the reduced workforce will need to demonstrate that immediately as a delay in returns would create further issues in the economy. The economy itself has bounced back and forth from Bear territory (or being within the “correction” numbers below the peak valuation) as a result of what has been seen by investors as mixed messaging on tariffs. An exemption to tariffs on some tech products helped buoy stocks over the weekend and early this week, though public disagreement between officials in the administration may have blunted the effect. Harvard University has seen over $2 billion in grant and program funds frozen by the government for its refusal to accede to policy demands, largely focusing on the insistence that it remove DEI programs, ban masks at protests, and reduce the power of faculty and administrators.
Pocatello youth shot by police dies
Victor Perez has died after being taken off life support. Perez, a 17-year-old with autism and cerebral palsy, was determined by doctors to be brain-dead on Friday, and removed from life support systems. Perez was shot nine times by Pocatello police officers during a domestic incident on April 5 and had since been in a medically induced coma, connected to life-support machines. On Saturday morning, two hundred members of the Pocatello community gathered to support the Perez family in their time of grief. A candlelight vigil, initially planned for Saturday night, was held at 9 a.m. to show solidarity with the injured teen and his family. Protests continued early this week in front of the City offices in Pocatello, and the incident has drawn national attention for a number of reasons, including the fact that the shooting began within twenty seconds of the arrival of officers, and the fact that it took place through a chain link fence. Perez was holding a large kitchen knife and his family allegedly tried to prevent the police from taking drastic action. Decisions about whether the officers will have charges filed against them will be made pending investigation.
Easter Egg Hunts
The main Easter Egg Hunt will take place on Saturday the 19th at 10 a.m. at the City Park. The Scavanger Hunt for teens will take place on Friday the 18th from 12:00-4:00 p.m. Tickets will be at the ambulance bay on the 18th.
This year’s Oneida County DYWM participants are Jaezie Jensen, Cale Carter, Rebecca McCracken, Jaylee Ekstrom,
Adilyn Schow, and Braylee Price. The final competition is April 26 in Marsh Valley at 7:00 pm.
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Here are the profiles of this year’s particpants:
#1 Rebecca McCracken
Parents: Laurie McCracken, Gregory McCracken
College Preference: Boise State University and Silverhawk Aviation
Career Goal: American Airlines Pilot
Talent: Mat-Pilates Demonstration
Favorites—
Song: “Drivers License” Olivia Rodrigo
Musician: Olivia Rodrigo
Novel: “Come Fly the World” Julia Cooke TV Show: Pan Am
Magazine, Computer or Phone App: Lemon8; Instagram People looked up to: Madison Marsh; Hedy Lamarr
Activities—
Activities: Student Pilot at Murray Aviation; Malad High School Cheerleader; Member of the Ninety-Nines; Utah Airparts Chapter
Achievements: 1st place Youth Poetry Award, Welsh Festival 2023; Best Jumps, MHS Cheer Banquet 2024
Community Service: Aiding in 2nd Grade Classroom; Technology Specialist for church and community events
Other Interests: Flying Cessna 150s; Mat-Pilates; Social Media; Aviation; Working with children
#2 Jaylee Ekstrom
Parents: Heather Ekstrom, Brandon Ekstrom
College Preference: Idaho State University or Boise State University
Career Goal: Radiographic Science
Talent: Jazz Dance Solo
Talent Selection: “Fabulous,” Cut
Favorites—
Song: “You’re Gonna Go Far”
Musician: Taylor Swift
Novel: The Hiding Place
TV Show: Greys Anatomy
Magazine, Computer or Phone App: TikTok; Instagram
People looked up to: Ava Wagner; Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Activities—
Activities: MHS Drill Team, 2 years; MHS Cheer Team, 1 year; MHS Volleyball, 1 year; Student Council (2024-2025); Junior Prom Committee (2025); Health Occupations Student of America (2023-2024); Drill Team Public Relations Officer; Drill Team Secretary; Prom Committee Co-chairman
Achievements: A and B Honor Roll’ Drill Team, 4th place state (2 years); Drill Team Runner-Up District Champion (2 years); Cheer Team, 3rd place District Champions
Community Service: Drill Team; Volunteer with Welsh Festival; Prom Committee, setup (2025); Student Council activities and community work
Other Interests: Competitive Dance; Kayaking; Snowboarding; Motor Sports; Shopping
#3 Jaezie Jensen
Parents: Lacie Jensen, Anton Jensen
College Preference: University of Hawaii
Career Goal: EFL (English as a Foreign Language) Teacher
Talent: Personal Narrative Sewing
Favorites—
Song: “That’s So True”
Musician: Gracie Abrams
Novel: Dance of Thieves, Mary E.
Pearson
TV Show: Friends
Magazine, Computer or Phone App: Messages
People looked up to: Melania Trump, Princess Diana
Achievements: Presidential Award for Educational Excellence; FFA State Degree; Best Goal in Soccer, 2024; ServSafe Certificate; Microsoft Word Certified; Second Class for Oneida County Fair Pig Showmanship, 2023 and 2024; First Place in FFA State
Scrapbook Competition; Top 25% Malad High School Sophomore Class, 2023
Community Service: Donating and wrapping Christmas gifts for those in need; raking leaves for the elderly; Assisting during move to new school building; making and donating sensory toys for the disabled; cleaning botanical gardens
Other Interests: Cooking, Traveling, Fashion, French, Music
#4 Cale Carter
Parents: Patty Carter, Adam Carter
College Preference: BYU-Idaho
Career Goal: Nurse
Talent: Vocal Solo
Talent Selection: “Can’t Help Falling in Love,” Elvis Presley
Favorites—
Song: “I’ve Got a Dream” from Tangled
Musician: Ella Langley
Novel: Understood Betsy
TV Show: Chosen Magazine, Computer or Phone App: Pinterest; Gospel Library App
People looked up to: Harriet Tubman
Activities—
Activities: High School Wrestling team
Achievements: Madison Invitational Wrestling tournament 1st place; Ridgeline Invitational Wrestling tournament 1st place; Qualified for state wrestling 3 times
Community Service: LDS youth women’s president Other Interests: Wrestling; ranching; roping
#5 Adilyn Schow
Parents: Candis Schow, Brent Schow
College Preference: BYU-Idaho
Career Goal: Graphic Design
Talent: Musical Theatre Performance
Talent Selection: “I’m Calm,” Stephen Sondheim
Favorites—
Song: “The Kiss of Venus,”
Dominic Fike
Musician: The Beatles Novel: The Giver TV Show: Gravity Falls Magazine, Computer or Phone App: Canva; Pinterest People looked up to: Simone Biles; Bob Ross
Activities—
Activities: Long distance running; Musical Theatre; Chamber Choir; Student Council; Journalism Staff; Religious Leadership
Achievements: Honor Roll; National Honor Society Member
Community Service: Malad City Mayor’s Youth Council Member
Other Interests: Art and Design; Fantasy and Dystopian Literature; Pursuing a Career in Graphic Design; Music; Vintage Music; Cars, Clothes and Lifestyle
Magazine, Computer or Phone App: People looked up to:
Activities—
Activities: Reading; Barrel Racing jackpots; Doing nails for myself and others using gel polish and acrylics
Achievements: President’s list for grades, all semesters; CNA certification; Asked to serve as team captain for Girls’ Wrestling; First girl to make it to second day at State Wrestling tournament Community Service: Served residents at the nursing home; cleaning yards of elderly neighbors; used CAN skills to help grandmother in hospice care; made and delivered food to elderly widows in area
Other Interests: Sports (soccer and wrestling); Boys; Food; Serving others; Shopping
DEEP CREEK WATER USERS
For homeowners in the City using the Deep Creek system, please have your private lines checked and repaired for leaks so they can be ready for the upcoming watering season.
Rebecca McCracken
Jaezie Jensen
Adilyn Schow Jaylee Ekstrom
Cale Carter Braylee Price
Exit 13 hosts a diverse show
Over the weekend, Exit 13 Antiques once again hosted an antique, crafts, and collectibles show at the Event Center in Oneida County. In addition to many of the vendors that attendees may have seen in the past, there were a number of new vendors with a variety of items.
There are many arts, crafts, and even collectibles and antiques here in the valley, but the Exit 13 shows bring those things all to one central location and give people the chance to look over a wide assortment of items that they may not have even
realized they needed!
A number of this spring’s vendors were new to the show. Familiar Malad face Julie Williams of ATC brought her artistic side to the show with creative sign and artwork made with chalk. “For the Love of Chalk” is the name of her booth and craft line, and while she doesn’t have an online storefront yet, she does plan to be at the Welsh Festival and Samaria Days in coming months. “It’s a bit of a creative release,” Williams said. “I do it in my spare time!”
“Metal Petals and More” is a
Dragons March Towards Drumline and Color Guard
A new drumline and color guard are now in the works at Malad High School. The MHS Dragon Drumline and Color Guard are planned to begin this Spring, working towards performing in upcoming local parades and in both community and high school events. MHS Band Director Foster Garret and several other MHS teachers are heading the program. “We are very excited for this new opportunity,” said Garrett. “We have very talented students in Malad, and a drumline and color guard feel like the right fit, right now, to help students get more involved, to have fun, and to expand their abilities.” MHS has a long tradition of excellent marching bands but has been without a marching program for decades. The hope is
the new drumline and color guard will be the first step towards bringing a full marching band program back to the school. Along with Foster Garrett, Krista Karn will head the color guard program, Jennie McClain will work with the drumline, and Bryce Casselman will assist with marching and music.
All students interested in joining the drumline and color guard and their parents are invited to an information meeting at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, April 23, in the high school band room. Community members who wish to get involved by donating their time or talents or by supporting the program financially should contact Foster Garrett at foster.garrett@malad.us.
thomas market
75 Years of Excellent Service
A Big Shout Out To You! You’ve taken such good care of us in everything you do. Winter, Spring, Summer and Fall, 6 days of the week, you did it all. The store was beautiful, the help was kind and the shelves were always full.
The work was being done by everyone you know.
Dennis, Brenda, Jerry, we have so much appreciation for you.
The Thomas name will forever be sketched in our hearts, with great memories for all you’ve done.
A Sincerely Grateful Community,
Spence & Debbie Horsley & Family
ACCEPTING BIDS
The Oneida County Fair Board Is Accepting Bids for the following:
• Oneida Horse Races - Food Booth & Beer Booth, July 26, 27, August 2, 3, 9 & 10, 2025
Oneida County Fair Food Booth & Beer Booth, August 11-16, 2025
Please submit bids for each event. Bids should be submitted by April 28, 2025 by 5:00 p.m. to: Oneida County Fair Board P.O. Box 13, Malad City, ID 83252 or email yahoobuckeroo@hotmail.com Any Questions –call 208-390-3601
The Fair Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
unique creator and new to the show.
Adam Layland and has had his artwork featured in a number of diverse places, including a public works project in downtown Las Vegas. Along with his wife, he creates metal flowers for decoration. The flowers have been used for yard decorations, but also for graveside memorials. They are topped with solar powered lights, and can be affixed to a concreted post to keep them in place. “Metal Petals and More” is based in the Preston area, and has an active Facebook page which can be used to
contact the Laylands for orders and information.
Levi Keller and his brother Brett are new to the show this year as well. Keller is part of Wysteriasage and The Vintage Menagerie in Pocatello. Christina Lillie, with the same location, has been a great vendor with the show a number of times. The Kellers brought down an eclectic collection of retro and vintage toys, music, pop culture items, and other things. Every time the Exit 13 show is in town is time to find your new favorite thing!
The Exit 13 Antique Show had vendors both new and familiar with all kinds of items.
Metal Petals and More makes unique metal flowers.
Julie Williams set up shop at the Event Center with her chalk work. Levi and Brett Keller with a range of collectibles.
Easter Messages
Easter Message from the Presbyterian Church
By Marlys Evans
First Presbyterian Church
Easter commemorates the resurrection of Jesus Christ. It is the most important Christian festival, and the one celebrated with the greatest joy. Without Easter there would be no Christianity. Without Jesus’ suffering, His execution and subsequent resurrection there would be no Christianity, for however terrible the suffering was, it was part of God’s plan for the salvation of mankind. Jesus, Emmanuel, came down from heaven above and pulled us to safety. He did this by taking the punishment for all our wrongdoing as He died on the cross (1 Peter 2:24) to pay what we owed.
When Jesus died, He shared in what all of us must experience, but far beyond that, He did what none of us can do. He paid the price for our sins that we may be forgiven and on the third day was resurrected so we might have eternal life through faith in Him (John 3: 16).
“It is finished”, was our Lord’s final
words from the cross as He gave up his spirit (John 19:30). These words were not a cry of painful defeat but a shout of triumph because he had accomplished all that the Father had sent Him to do. Now, through Him, we can escape the power of sin; we can live and be free!
“He is not here; for He has risen, as He said,” the angel told the women at the empty tomb (Matthew 28:6). When Jesus met them he said, “Rejoice!” (Matthew 28:9). Now all of us, His faithful followers have reason for rejoicing!
Today, consider the connection between Jesus’ ultimate sacrifice and his love for us; He died and rose again so we can have assurance that one day we’ll be with Him in a place of no more death or tears (Revelation 21 :4 ).
If Jesus had not come back to life, our faith as Christians would be pointless. However, the Bible, tells us that Jesus “was raised to life for our justification” (Romans 4:25).
Easter is a day to celebrate with great joy; we can be right with God, because Jesus is alive! He is risen! He has risen indeed! Thanks be to God!
The Cross and Resurrection of Jesus gives us Victory
The victory we can have in Jesus and the Cross where He died! There are Christians around the world that understand the Victory God has allowed us to have in a personal relationship with Him. Those who do not understand Christianity and its principals will not understand what it all means! Most off the world where we live doesn't understand what it means to hold to the doctrine of the Holy Bible and believe it truly is a Holy Book of the spoken word of God preserved for our study to see and understand God and how He works.
All then the old testament is full the word of God spoken threw His prophets and by God expressly! Then we have the New testament where Jesus the son of God came in the flesh. Jesus speaks to His followers in express words for our growth and understanding in Him. Then we have all the letters written by believers who the Holy Spirit spoke threw for the growth of His Church. This also tells use the purpose of the church of Jesus and how it reacts to the world where it exist! The New Testament also has a book that tells us the future called Revelation! This book revels what God's plan for the future of the world and the end of His creation! This is a book of future prophecy that will come true! All the Holy Bible old and new testaments as well as Revelation give us a picture of the complete will of God and tells us what to expect from a world that is rapidly truing away from God and the ideas it tells us are true. This is exactly what it tells us will occur.
We celebrate the resurrection of Christ Jesus every year at an opponent time in the calender year according to history. This is based on the Jewish calender and the events in past history.
This event is not just history it is the future also it has truth that can not be changed and what we expect to happen. We can come to a place in life when we start to believe that these things happened and we can chose to believe in them. Then there will be a change in our personal lives because we believe and that will change every thing. This comes when we understand what Jesus did for us on the Cross and He chose to do that for us. That He died for our sins, not His own but ours, He had none.
We see Jesus as our Atonement for sin. We see Jesus as our Deliverer from the sin nature that is in us , to a life serving Him to Glorify God not our selves. This requires complete surrender to Him (JESUS) to live through us by the Holy Spirit.
This is the Victory we have over the world and sin. We have this by His Resurrection on the first day of the week. This is why we celebrate His Resurrection coming back to life! The Old testament tells us the offering had to be killed and the blood put on the Ark of the Covenant in the Holy of Holies Jesus put His blood on the Holy of Holies in Heaven and acts as our priest in heaven before God. That is how we have Victory through His Word and Holy Spirit.
What you believe in will make a difference in whether you will have Victory or not. There is no other name given under heaven by where you can be saved than Jesus the Christ . Jesus is the way , the truth , and the life and no one goes to the Father except through Him.
My prayer is that you come to Know Jesus as Lord and Savior.
Victory
Baptist Church
Jack Harwell
Pastor
Easter Message—Malad Stake
Ever since I was a child I have looked forward to springtime following the long winter season. It seems that after the dormant season of winter, the earth just comes to life each spring. Birds return to the valley, new animals are born, and the “lilies of the field” blossom on the hill sides. Crops and gardens are planted each spring in faith with the hope of a bountiful harvest in the fall. But with this newness of life also comes the realization that death is a very real part of life. Each of us have been heartbroken at some time in our life by the death of a loved one. It takes away those that are most dear to us.
Springtime brings with it Easter for those of us living in the Northern Hemisphere. On Easter Sunday we celebrate the empty tomb and Christ’s victory over death. Because our Savior lives we all will live again and our broken hearts can be made whole. The message of the resurrection is the most glorious of all messages. It brings hope to all of us. Because Christ rose from the tomb on that Easter morning, we too will all be resurrected.
Elder Paul V. Johnson has said, “The reality of the Resurrection of the Savior overwhelms our heartbreak with hope because with it comes the assurance that all the other promises of the gospel are just as real—promises that are no less miraculous than the Resurrection. We know that He has the power to cleanse us from all our sins. We know that He has taken upon Himself all our infirmities, pains, and the injustices we have suffered. We know that He has “rise[n] from the dead, with healing in his wings.” We know that He can make us whole no matter what is broken in us. We know that He “shall wipe away all tears from [our] eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain.” We know that we can be “made perfect through Jesus … , who wrought out this perfect atonement,” if we will just have faith and follow Him.”( And There Shall Be No More Death Apr. 2016)
Elder James E. Faust stated “One can still go to the Garden of Gethsemane, but the Lord Jesus cannot be found there, nor is He in the Garden Tomb. He is not on the road to Emmaus, nor in Galilee, nor at Nazareth or Bethlehem. He must be found in one’s heart. But He left us the great Comforter for-
ever (see John 14:16) and the everlasting power of the priesthood......” (The Supernal Gift of the Atonement Oct 1988). Through the ordinances of the priesthood families can be eternal. We will be able to be reunited with those who have gone before us. How grateful I am for living prophets and apostles to help guide and navigate us through the days that lie ahead and for what they teach us about our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Our beloved prophet, President Russell M. Nelson has stated “ Our Father knows that when we are surrounded by uncertainty and fear, what will help us the very most is to hear His Son.” President Nelson has invited us to “Hear Him”. May we be like the disciples of old as they travelled on the Road to Emmaus. They invited the Savior to “Abide with us: for it is toward evening, and the day is far spent.( Luke 24:29). Each of us can petition “O Savior, stay the night with me, Behold, tis eventide”(Abide with Me; ‘Tis Eventide Hymn 165).
From the song “Peace in Christ” (song by McKenna Hixson) come the words:
He gives us hope, When hope is gone
He gives us strength, When we can’t go on
He gives us shelter in the storms of life
When there’s no peace on earth
There is peace in Christ I testify that there is peace to be found in the world today. We can find joy and happiness in Christ. May we Hear, Heed and Hearken to His words and to the words of his ordained apostles and prophets that walk the earth today, for they are true messengers sent to guide us in these last days. May we find the peace and hope in Christ at this Easter time. May we ever be appreciative of the gift that was so freely given and may we express our love and devotion to the “Giver of the Gift.” Thanks be to God for the matchless gift of His divine Son. May you know of my love and gratitude for each of you.
Sincerely David R. Jensen on behalf of the Malad Idaho Stake Presidency
David R. Jensen Jason C. Sperry K. Brandon Ward
He Is Risen/So Must We
On the Sabbath of the third day following the crucifixion of Jesus, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to the tomb to put spices on the body of Jesus as was Jewish custom. The earth quaked and an angel from heaven sat on a stone in glistening white robes. He spoke saying, “This Jesus that you look for is not here. He has been raised from the dead by the Father just as Jesus said that his Father would.” Imagine that! This Jesus that just two days earlier had been brutally beaten into total submission. This Jesus who had been spat upon, whipped and crowned with thorns. This Jesus who took upon himself the SINS of the world without so much as a complaint had just turned the world as was known totally upside down. He had spoken often of carrying his cross and then he did that very thing. Now just what did that mean then and what does that mean today? Those three simple words, “He is Risen”.
For those in Jesus’s day it meant that the Old Testament had been fulfilled. Not in man’s way. Not as a violent conquering soldier sent to destroy all enemies of Israel as had been previously thought. But as a humble, self- sacrificing servant of his flock. One who preached this incredible theology of loving God first and loving our neighbor as ourselves. By loving our neighbor, he said that we are showing God how much we love God. Especially by loving those that we struggle with. One who did his Father’s will in spite of the absolute horror that he knew that he would have to endure.
In today’s world with the incredible tension between who is right and who is wrong, what is right and what is wrong, we lose our own way to rising as we get so caught up in the worldly things. At least we did until recently. We all have been given an incredible gift these past months. Jesus has reminded each and every one of us that he is the Way, the Truth, and the Life. He has reminded us that only through him we have hope. Jesus taught us all that only by following his truth which is the Father’s truth, do we have hope for heaven. When we seemingly have lost our way, he has
given this world reason to have greater faith and belief in His Rising. As Peter said to Jesus in the gospel, “To whom should we turn too, You have the words of eternal life.” I would propose that now is the time to listen to Peter. We ought to turn to Jesus and rise as he did. So again, you may ask yourself what did our Lord and Savior actually accomplished by rising from the dead? Well lets take a good look at what his rising from the dead means to us. Do we love God first and foremost? Do we love our neighbor as ourselves and thus showing God how much we love him? Especially those that we struggle with. In order for us to take full advantage of this incredible gift of eternal life offered by our Savior by his rising, we must follow him by following his example. Is our example one that bashes someone else’s beliefs concerning an issue because it is not ours? Boy am I guilty of that. Or do we truly try to understand our fellow man and respect them regardless of what they believe. Do we slam everyone that does not hold our political beliefs and treat the opposition as though they were some kind of cancer that must be destroyed, or do we try to understand where they come from and make an attempt to at least be civil when we discuss our viewpoints?
The example that Jesus Christ gave us while dying on the cross when he looked to heaven and said “Father, forgive them for they no not what they do”, are the words that we must live by today. Our joy in the resurrection must first come from our following Christ’s example. We as leaders of our different faiths in this faith community have a responsibility to be the Christ example for others who do not know him. In spite of all the horrific treatment that he received without deserving any of it , he took up his cross and gave his life for us. Not just some of us, but all of us. And then he did the most incredible thing of all “HE ROSE.” As he rose, so must we.
Art Martinez Saint Paul Roman Catholic Mission
Grandparents Only
Not recommended for parents or kids...
By Gramma Dot
This has been a busy month. We have four boys, and we have visited each one over the past month. First, we took a road trip to St. George, two weeks later we were in Missouri and now I’m sitting in the Provo Airport terminal waiting to board a plane for Mesa. I do not like the term airport terminal. It sounds, well, terminal, and that isn’t comforting.
I am not an experienced air-traveler. I much prefer a road trip to navigating airports. When we went to Missouri, we were scheduled to leave from SLC with a short layover in Dallas Fort Worth (DFW). I was not looking forward to the long trek from Terminal A to Terminal B in Salt Lake, nor was I looking forward to the short layover in the 5-terminal DFW airport. Given my experience getting from one terminal to another in Salt Lake, navigating five terminals with two granddaughters and only a short layover was concerning.
SLC ended up being a good experience. The girls acted like they knew what they were doing. They transported their suitcases and backpacks, with no help from Grandma or Grandpa; we went through the tunnel, along the walkways and ultimately arrived at our gate in plenty of time. Perhaps this younger generation has an airport-terminal-gene right next to
their technology-gene that makes life in the 21st Century a piece of cake.
When we landed in Dallas, we exited the plane as quickly as possible because we had to get from Terminal B to Terminal D in less than a half hour, and I knew B and D were not next to each other. Hadley spotted the sign directing us to SkyLift which was just down the hall. We got to Terminal D Gate 24 in six minutes flat. It would never have happened without the girls and SkyLift. Grandpa and I may have terminated our trip in Terminal B. We don’t have that gene that naturally computes SkyLift to getwhere-you-need-to-be.
I still don’t like big airports with multiple terminals, but I am learning to be comfortable in a small airport. This morning Brent dropped me off at the Provo Airport, I walked right through security, almost like I knew what I was doing, filled my water bottle, found Gate 4 and sat down to wait for boarding.
Now, I am trying to think of a different word for airport terminal. It is where your flight terminates, but it is also where your flight begins. I’m thinking airport origin or airport genesis. Think Genesis A to Genesis B, that is much more friendly than Terminal A to Terminal B. Life is Good when you are thinking about beginnings rather than endings. I just might book another flight!
NEWS OF RECORD
ONEIDA COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
Rita S Schoenenberger, Portage, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50
Kevin Roy Stevens, Malad, fail to register vehicle annually, $10.50, costs $56.50
Taylor M Stein, Ontario, operate vehicle when unsafe or improperly equipped, $10.50, costs $56.50
ON THIS DAY
1923 Metro Pictures, Goldwyn Pictures & Louis B Mayer Co. merged to form Metro Goldwyn Mayer (MGM)
1930 DuPont scientist Elmer K. Bolton invents neoprene using Julius Nieuwland's divinyl acetylene
1964 Ford Mustang formally introduced ($2,368 base)
1964 Jerrie Mock becomes first woman to fly solo around the world
1967 Surveyor 3 launched; soft land on Moon, April 20
1969 Sirhan Sirhan is convicted of assassinating U.S. Senator Robert F. Kennedy
1969 People's Democracy activist Bernadette Devlin becomes the youngest woman Member of Par-
SCHOOL MENU
Malad Elementary Breakfast
Monday April 14- Cereal Assortment, Mini Pancakes
Tuesday April 15- Cereal Assortment, Sweet Bread
Wednesday April 16- Cereal Assortment, Breakfast on a Stick
Thursday April 17- Cereal Assortment, Bagel & Cream Cheese
Malad Middle & High School
Breakfast - Served with Fruit, Choice of Juice or Milk
Monday April 14- Cereal Assortment, French Toast
Tuesday April 15- Cereal Assortment, Breakfast on a Stick
Wednesday April 16- Cereal Assortment, Oatmeal w/ Fixins
Thursday April 17- Cereal Assortment, Dutch Waffle
Malad Elementary Lunch
Monday April 14- Quesadilla, Chsy Refried Beans, Food Choice Corn,
Curlew Senior Citizens’ Menu
Every meal served with Juice/ Milk/Coffee & Salad Bar
April 22 - Chicken, Cheesy Potatoes, Mixed Veggies, Peaches, Dessert
April 24 - Deli Sandwich, Chips, Noodle Salad, Dessert
MAGISTRATE COURT
Brian Clements, Malad, petit theft, $142.50, costs $159.50, 60 days jail, 59 days jail suspended, 1 day credit time served, 6 months probation –Agency: MCPD
Tiffany J Eddings, occupant fails to give immediate notice of accident, $100.00, costs $157.50
Brandon Lee Purdum, fail to maintain liability insurance, $75.00, costs $56.50 – Agency: ISP
Lacianne J Weyland, Eagle Mountain, driving without privileges, $197.50, costs $152.50, 30 days jail, 30 days jail suspended, 6 months probation – Agency: ISP
Rachel Williams, Malad driving under the influence, $500.00, costs $204.50, 180 days jail, 180 days jail suspended,90 days drivers license suspended, 36 months probation –Agency: MCPD; driving under the influence, $500.00, costs $202.50, 180 days jail, 180 days jail suspended, consecutive with case: Y, 90 days drivers license, suspended, 36 months probation – Agency: MCPD
liament ever elected to Westminster at 21 years old
2011 "Game of Thrones", based on the fantasy novels by George R.R. Martin premieres on HBO
2011 "Thor", directed by Kenneth Branagh, starring Chris Hemsworth and Natalie Portman, premieres in Sydney, Australia
2015 Marianne Winkler finds "message in a bottle" on the shore of the German island of Amrum; it had been dropped in the North Sea by British marine scientist George Parker Bidder on November 30th, making its length of time spent adrift 108 years, 138 days
2021 Funeral of Prince Philip, consort to Queen Elizabeth II, held under COVID-19 restrictions at Windsor Palace, England
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LOOKING BACK
5 YEARS AGO (2020)
How do you celebrate Easter and still comply with the State of Idaho Stay at Home order? You just enjoy Easter at home with your brothers and sisters, or maybe even with just mom and dad!
Children enjoyed Easter in a variety of ways. As pictured in the photos above, Draven, Kenadei holding Emersyn and Ridge Wise enjoy the treats that the Easter Bunny left hidden after an Easter Egg Hunt in the back yard.
For his birthday on April 11, 2020 Stanley Tebbs was looking at spending it alone. It would be his first birthday since losing the love of his life, his wife, Rayona, in November 2019, Idaho is also under a Stay at Home Order by Governor Brad Little and all of Stanley’s family lives in Utah – six children, 26 grandchildren and their spouses and 20 plus great-grandchildren!
Not wanting their father and grandfather to spend his 91st birthday alone, a special “Drive By” Birthday Party was planned, and so on Saturday, April 11, about 30 to 40 of Stanley’s family drove by his home in Samaria, waving, honking horns and practicing their social distancing but still letting a special man know how much he is loved!
Malad High School was just one of many high schools throughout the state of Idaho that took part in “BethelightID.” The Malad High School football field was lit up with the stadium lights to honor the current seniors, the Class of 2020, and student athletes on Friday, April 10.
“BethelightID” was a campaign to honor Idaho’s high school seniors and student athletes who were sidelined because of the coronavirus pandemic. The campaign quickly spread through social media. On Tuesday, April 7, Oneida School Superintendent Rich Moore announced the schools plans to participate in the event.
The lights were turned on at 8:20 p.m. to honor the Class of 2020. 15 YEARS AGO (2010)
Among those receiving the prestigious Silver Beaver award at the Teton Council Recognition Night on April 10, were two long-time scouters from the Malad District – Debra Clark and Gaylen Garrett.
The Varsity Cheerleaders for the 2010-2011 school year were selected by a panel of judges and the student body. They are Shala McKinney, Chase Neiffenegger, Ashlee Checketts, Hope Murray, Carlie Stewart, Mariah Synder, Jessica Sorensen, Katie Neal, Stephani Treasure, Heidi Hannah and Sidney Tubbs.
The Junior Varsity Cheerleaders for the 2010-2011 school year were selected last week by judges. This year’s cheerleaders are Dezi Grote, Marissa Nielsen, Ashlee Davis, Bryce Gibbs, Nicole Lamb and Brooke Sorensen. K.C. Snyder is the JV Mascot – Lightning.
Diane Peck of Intermountain Donor Services presents Malad High School Health teacher Dennis Evans with a “tear drop” keepsake memorial in recognition of his efforts in educating students about organ, tissue and eye donation.
The Oneida Farm Bureau took the opportunity to celebrate National Agricultural Week last Thursday by donating the book “Farmers Market”
by Carmen Parks to the first grade classes at Malad and Stone elementary schools. Kristi Ellis was on hand to read the book to the first grade students.
20 YEARS AGO (2005)
Ten junior girls at Malad High School are gearing up for the Malad Junior Miss Program, slated for Saturday, April 30. The girls participating are Elise Blaisdell, Meagan Brooks, Katie Lyn Gilgen, Natalie Hess, Chelsey Jenkins, Kasey Jones, Emily Treasure, Rachel Ward, Ashelee Wakley, and Hailey Ann Willie.
Irene Alder was the keynote speaker at this year’s FCCLA District convention. Attending the convention as members of the FCCLA were Sheryl Tubbs, Lacy Davis, Brady Robbins, Janiece Stromberg, Ali Velasco and Jessica Pfeiffer.
Mrs. Jeanne Jenkins John is retiring as a Board Member and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Ireland Bank. In recognition of Jeanne’s many years of service to Ireland Bank, there will be an open house on Thursday, April 21 at the Malad Office.
Awards were presented to members of the Lady Dragon Basketball Team for their work in the 2004 – 2005 season. Awards were given to Manager Josh Blaisdell, Defensive Player Ashlee Alder, Best Offensive Player Kaylie Neal, Best Rebounder Whitnee Wakley, Most Improved Brandy Bertagnolli and Most Assists Brittany Buehler.
Malad High School only had one group that was able to participate in the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) STAR event competition, held at the FCCLA State Convention in Boise.
Luke Christiansen and Kim Origer did a presentation of Chapter Service and they received a gold rating. Jessica Pfeiffer served as a State Officer this past year. Also attending the convention was Shantel Tavoion.
30 YEARS AGO (1995)
Jenny Hawkins will relinquish her crown as Malad Junior Miss at the pageant set for April 22. Competing this year will be Crystal Anderson, Adrianne Daniels, Christa Evans, Heidi Hess, Carrie Jo Higley, Emily John, Chante’ King, Rochelle Panting, Maysi Price, Becky Robbins, Shawnta Sweeten, Elizabeth Tubbs, Ginger Tubbs, Tara Williams and Kim Wittman.
Mike Hess was named Bishop of the Malad LDS First Ward. Brad Hess is first counselor; Rick Griffiths, second counselor; Lon Colton, executive secretary; Terrill Schwartz, financial clerk; Gerald Williams, ward clerk. Committee members for the MHS Class of 1950 fortieth reunion are J. Guy Gleed, Jerry Price, Nadine Harding Cox, Reed Call, Mary Beth Hambly Andreason and Marialice Tovey Nielson.
Gloria Timothy has been appointed manage of Ireland Bank’s Malad branch, and Loyd Briggs has stepped into the position of senior loan officer.
New bleachers dress up the rodeo arena at the Oneida County Fairgrounds thanks to the efforts of the CowBelles. Pictured in The Idaho Enterprise were Dixie Bush, Deon Jones and Brenda Daniels, who were instrumental in completing the project, along with Wendy Boyer (not pictured). Also working
on the project were about 40 Trail’s End CowBelles.
40 YEARS AGO (1985)
Hess Pumice is moving to the Industrial Park. The groundbreaking ceremony was held on April 9, at the new site south of town. The new expansion project will allow the family owned business growing room. According to Marvin Hess, “the expansion will enable us to have a 2 shift operation...it will also create new jobs in our community.”
There are twelve girls vying for the title of Junior Miss and hoping to quality for a portion of the $9,650.00 in scholarship that are available. Those that are running are Lisa Ann Barber, Bonnie Ann Davis, Hollie Denise Evans, Camille Hope Williams, Sharee Ann Showell, Michelle Lee Ward, Heidi Lynn Peterson, Heidi Broadhead, Lara Gay Knutsen, Cindy Ann Howard, Staci Sue Ekstrom and Wendy Jann Anderson.
The finalists and the alternate in the Malad Junior High School Spelling Bee are shown in a picture in The Idaho Enterprise. Stephanie Ward, first place; Allen Atkinson, second place; Jocie Anderson, third place; Dee Atkinson, fourth place; Aimee Rohner, fifth place and Kirstin Panter, alternate.
Craig Jensen, son of Sheldon and Yvonne Jensen placed fourth at the State Speech declamation held Friday and Saturday, at Boise State University.
Other students competing were LaRee Jensen, who earned an excellent and Jared Crowther.
50 YEARS AGO (1975)
Mrs. Hanna Harris, who has served as administrator of Oneida Hospital since the fall of 1959, has retired, effective April 1.
Five students from Oneida County will be among the 1,000 students at Ricks College, Rexburg, eligible for graduation on April 23.
Receiving associate degrees will be Ray J. Tubbs, Holbrook; Mary Naylor and DeAnn Thomas, Malad; Deborah Eliason, Holbrook, will receive a junior college degree, and Jan Sweeten, a one-year degree.
Two Malad High School drama students, Gayle Hansen and Arch Williams, received $50 scholarships each at the Idaho State University Expo 75 events during the weekend. They presented a duo acting cut from “Tom Sawyer”.
Lynn Hess received a third place on his dramatic cutting from “McBeth”.
David Zivkovic won first place in the first year and over-all talent divisions of the Language Festival at
Idaho State University Friday. He received a trophy. Students competed in four divisions.
David, a first year student, also won first year conversation division, and second in over-all division.
Ellen Naugler and Jim Avichouser also participated and were recognized for their expertise in German language.
Kelly Davis received his State Farmer degree at the Future Farmers of America convention at Twin Falls last week and was honored as Star Farmer for Southeastern Idaho District. He received a watch and plaque in recognition of his efforts.
60 YEARS AGO (1965)
Elder Spencer Atkinson, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Atkinson, returned home March 19th, from the Eastern Atlantic States LDS Mission where he has spent the past two years.
Elder Atkinson will report on his mission Sunday, April 18, in the Sacrament meeting at the Samaria Ward.
William Brent Howard, Malad, is one of five members of the 945th Troop Carrier Group of the Air Force Reserve, Hill Air Force Base, who were promoted to Airman First Class during March.
Lonnie Gleed received his Eagle Badge Tuesday evening at the 4th Ward MIA meeting.
Lonnie, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Gleed, was also presented his “Duty To God Award”.
Newly elected FHA officers to serve during the 1965-66 school term are Lorene Jensen, president; Lynette Davis Elcock, vice president; Vickie Grover, secretary; DaNell Hill, reporter; Patti Smith, song leader; Liz Jones, parliamentarian; Renae Hill, degree chairman; Linda Goddard, assistant degree chairman.
Donald Duck visited Malad High Wednesday, April 7. Clarence Nash from Walt Disney studios is the voice of Donald Duck. Mr. Nash used a plastic replica of Donald for his comedy skits, and also showed the student body the use of sound effects.
70 YEARS AGO (1955)
Marine Pvt. Gordon A. South, son of Mr. and Mrs. Russell South, Malad, graduated in March from the Airman Preparatory School.
The spring sports – baseball and track – are now attracting Malad high school athletes as Coaches Ajay Jones and Duane Adams share duties in rounding the squads into shape for competition.
Lettermen forming the nucleus of the Malad hard ball squad are Blair Gleed, Don Harding, Ren Edwards, Doneal Thomson, Johnny Smith, Gordon Simpson, Mont Thomas, Curt Hoskins, Lowell Budge and J. A. Neal.
Malad will have entries in most of the track events, broad and high jumps. Those on the squad who received letters in track last year are Blair Gleed, Dean Camp, Donela Thomson and Odell Rice.
Twenty students from the Malad area are enrolled at Utah State, studying a great variety of subjects. Eleven of the students are freshmen, three are sophomores, four are juniors and two are seniors.
Those attending are Morgan D. Harris, Stanley Dorius, Helen Harris, Eileen Thomas, John Williams, Val Hess, Terry Conley, Gail Dyreng, Gary Jones, Warren Ashton, Perry Jones, Earl Yearsley, Percy Williams, Frank Vanover, Gene Caldwell, Larry Jensen, Bob Harrison, Sheldon Jensen, Trevor Hughes and Kenneth Ashton.
5 YEARS AGO (2020) Draven, Kenadei holding Emersyn and Ridge Wise enjoy the treats that the Easter Bunny left hidden after an Easter Egg Hunt in the back yard.
40 YEARS AGO (1985) Those vying for the title of Malad Junior Miss are (top row left to right) Lisa Ann Barber, Bonnie Anne Davis, Hollie Denise Evans, Camille Hope Williams, Sharee Ann Showell and Michelle Lee Ward. (bottom row, left to right) Heidi Lynn Peterson, Heidi Broadhead, Lara Gay Knutsen, Cindy Ann Howard, Staci Sue Ekstrom, Wendy Jann Anderson.
NOTICES
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE
To be sold for cash at a Trustee’s Sale on July 31, 2025, 2:00 PM at the Steps of the Main Entrance, Oneida County Courthouse, 10 E. Court Street, Malad City, ID 83252, the following described real property situated in Oneida County, State of Idaho (“Real Property”): Commencing at the Southwest corner of Lot 4, Block 16, of the Townsite of Malad City, Idaho as the same appears upon the plat thereof on file in the office of the County Recorder of Oneida County; thence running North 192.50 feet; thence East 81 feet; thence South 4°00’ West 195 feet, more or less to Street line; thence West 65 feet to the point of beginning. (T-393) Commonly known as: 416 N 100 W, Malad City, ID 83252 John Shipley and Dylan Gygi, as Trustors conveyed Real Property via a Trust Deed dated July 15, 2022, in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as beneficiary, as nominee for Home Point Financial Corporation, its successors and assigns, in which Robert W. McDonald, Esq. was named as Trustee. The Trust Deed was recorded in Oneida County, Idaho, on July 15, 2022, as Instrument No. 163629, of Official Records. The Deed of Trust was assigned for value as follows: Assignee: Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC Assignment Dated: August 7, 2024 Assignment Recorded: August 7, 2024 Assignment Recording Information: Instrument No. 166345 Brigham J. Lundberg is the Successor Trustee pursuant to an Appointment of Trustee recorded in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of Oneida County, State of Idaho on January 15, 2025 at Instrument No. 166989, of Official Records. The Beneficiary has declared a default in the terms of said Deed of Trust due to Trustor’s failure to make monthly payments beginning April 1, 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 Trust Deed immediately due and payable. The total amount
due on this obligation is the principal sum of $312,258.06, interest in the sum of $15,929.42, escrow advances of $1,587.72, other amounts due and payable in the amount of $5,699.08, for a total amount owing of $335,474.28, 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 the Trustee’s fees and attorney’s 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’s 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’s and attorney’s 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 24th day of March, 2025. Brigham J. Lundberg Substitute Trustee 376 East 400 South, Suite 300, Salt Lake City, UT 84111 Telephone: 801-3552886 Office Hours: Mon.-Fri., 8AM-5PM (MST) File No. ID21864 Publishing: 4/10/2025, 4/17/2025, 4/24/2025, 5/1/2025 #5700-4-10-17-24-5-1-25-T4
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
03/31/2025
Malad City, ID 83252 PUBLIC HEARING ONEIDA COUNTY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
Legal notice is hereby given that the ONEIDA PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION will hold a public hearing on April 30, 2025, at 7:00 pm at the Oneida County Event Center to consider the following: APPLICATION: 25-0009 for a Conditional Use Permit APPLICATION BY: IDAWY Solid Waste District & Oneida County
PROJECT SUMMARY: IDAWY Solid Waste District & Oneida County is seeking a Conditional Use Permit to build a Transfer Station.
PROJECT LOCATION: The project will be located at 1750 North Highway 191. You are invited to attend the public hearing and offer comments for consideration. WRITTEN COMMENTS regarding this application must be received by the Oneida County Planning and Zoning Office, 30 North 100 West, Malad City Idaho 83252 no later than five (5) business days, April 24, 2025 prior to the public hearing.
In accordance with 39-423, Idaho Code, Southeastern Idaho Public Health’s Budget Committee (consisting of the Chairmen of the eight participating counties’ Boards of County Commissioners) will meet to consider the Fiscal Year 2026 budget request of the District Board of Health. This meeting will serve as the required public hearing.
The Budget Committee meeting will be held at Southeastern Idaho Public Health, 1901 Alvin Ricken Drive, Pocatello, Idaho, on May 22nd, beginning at 9:30 a.m., to consider the proposed budget request of Southeastern Idaho Public Health of $9,143,076.
The FY2026 budget is comprised of four funding sources: 45.2% from subgrants, 27.1% from fees, 26.5% from counties, and 1.2% from restricted funds. More detailed information regarding the proposed budget is available from the Southeastern Idaho Public Health office, 175 S. 300 E., Malad, or the office of the Oneida County Clerk.
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County Commission Report—March 24
This report is adapted from the official minutes recorded by Deputy Clerk Shanci Dorius of the Oneida County Clerk’s Office, whose diligent record keeping makes reporting on the county possible. This report is not itself an official record.
Ambulance Letter of Support
Shane Howard from Oneida County Ambulance explained that the grant’s purpose is to fund a new stretcher, load system, and gurney. The ambulance service has funds to cover part of the cost, with the grant intended to cover the remaining balance. As part of the application process, a letter of endorsement from the commissioners is required. If successful, the letter would result in an up-to-$40,000 grant from the state of Idaho in order to acquire a load system and stretcher for the ambulance.
Assessor - Tax Cancellation
Request
A cell tower was double taxed for several years. To rectify the error, the assessor’s office is requesting a cancellation in the amount of $102.59 plus daily accrual and interest for RP # LR0000600, which was approved.
Request to Vacate a Road –Kendell’s Bart & Julie Kendell of 5975 West 2500 North, Malad requested the Oneida County Road & Bridge department abandon the roadway at 6100 West from the intersection of 2500 North to the intersection of 3000 North. All landowners surrounding the area have access to their properties through 2500 North or 5600 West. The Kendell’s request that it be turned back to agricultural and private property per the legal survey obtained by Bart & Julie Kendell, and mark it as abandoned. The Ken-
dell’s would also like the road removed from the Oneida County road maps and Google Maps.
The Kendells stated that when speaking to other residents in the St. John area, the general consensus is that the road in question has never been serviced nor used. The discussion turned to the upcoming hearing requirements, which include a notice to anyone with underground utilities and all adjacent landowners, as well as publishing a notice in the local newspaper. The commission also shared with the Kendell’s a brief explanation on how the hearing process works.
Attorney Lyle Fuller stated that although the Kendells would not need to have a survey done for a legal description, they would need to provide enough information in the notice that people would understand where the road is. The Kendells are willing to pay for the radius letter mailings, newspaper notices, and other incidental expenses related to the hearing. After confirming availability, the public hearing was set for May 13, 2025 at 7:00pm at the Oneida County Event Center.
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Commissioner Jeppsen motioned to plan a public hearing to discuss the road abandonment on 6100 West between 2500 North and 3000 North that has been proposed by the Kendell’s with the primary date being Tuesday May 13th at 7:00pm and the contingent date be Monday May 12th at 7:00pm. Motion carried.
Department Updates & Highlights:
Emergency Services
Emergency Services Manager Dan Williams reported that regular Sunday evening emergency communications exercises with community members al-
lows a radio check-in within their designated area. This coming Sunday will also include a reverse 911 test using the county’s emergency alert system just prior to the regular 7:00pm check-in.
The current SHSP funds balance from 2024 is $21,372.15, thirty-percent of which goes to the sheriff’s department. There is $5,000 left for the sheriff’s office from 2023 funds and $410 remaining for the county which will be used to print more emergency preparedness booklets for the upcoming fair. Mr. Williams stated he is interested in helping the EMS acquire a generator for the Holbrook EMS building.
Commissioner Jeppsen motioned to approve the purchase of 200 additional copies of the family emergency preparedness guidebooks from the Idaho State University Copy Center and use SHSP funds to cover the printing cost of $3.83 per booklet for a total of up to $800.
Gravel for the Fair Grounds / Event Center / Ambulance
Building Maintenance Manager Tory Richardson is looking for approval to put gravel down at the Fairgrounds, Event Center, and Ambulance bay in the hopes of improving the grounds. Mr. Richardson stated that the quote he brought before the commissioners today is only for delivery of the gravel. Assistance from Road & Bridge would be required.
Commissioner Eliason motioned to accept the gravel bid for 15 loads at $300 per load for a total of $4,500 to go around the event center parking lot and the roads in and out of the event center to be paid out of the event center maintenance and repairs budget. Motion carried.
Road & Bridge Supervisor Dianna Dredge is hopeful that the need for snowplowing is done for the season and is looking to undertake springtime activities such as blading and applying dustguard to as many county roads as possible while there is still moisture on the ground. Dustguard is used for dust control, soil stabilization, and prevention of wind erosion on roads. Other updates for the department include: Bids have been requested for a new dump truck and sander as well as a skid-steer to help with culverts.
There are permits for the waterline going in near 3000 North which will hopefully be an improvement (no open ditch).
Grant monies for the Woodruff Bridge and for the rumble strips on Old Highway 191 are coming.
The Woodruff Bridge project will start in August and the road will be closed. An estimated timeframe for this is yet to be determined. Citizens will be notified and signage will be in place.
A three-million-dollar grant for the total rebuild of a portion of Arbon Road is near the bottom of the list of state projects and could potentially be a few years away from being started. Ms. Dredge is hopeful that it will be sometime in 2027.
Depot Road has been straightened out. Reflectors will be moved and the shoulders will be wider since the road is not as straight as Ms. Dredge had envisioned.
Weeds County Weed Supervisor Cody Clyde met with the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) recently and there is no update yet regarding the federal funding for spraying on BLM land. A few months ago, a letter was received that indicated the funding was being
pulled. Commissioners and Mr. Clyde responded to the letter and the only reply thus far is that the letter is being reviewed. Additional weed department updates are:
New four-wheelers were purchased last November and Mr. Clyde has fabricated racks to better meet his needs while in the field.
A faulty remote for the new drone was replaced. Mr. Clyde is waiting for good weather to get started with the drone.
Chemical for spraying has been ordered.
A noxious weeds issue with a non-compliant landowner will be handled the same as last year by sending notice through the mail. If a second notice is necessary, it will be a 10-day notice and will be sent via certified mail. There has been no update on the complaint filed by the landowner last year.
Excess County Property
The weed department has two old four-wheelers that have been fixed-up with the intent to sell them.
Commissioner Eliason motioned to approve the clerk’s office listing two four-wheelers from the weed department for sale: a red 2008 Honda TRX500F with 903 hours and 4,352 miles as well as a yellow 2016 Polaris Sportsman 570 with 440 hours. Motion carried.
R&B – Lex Firth Road (~5000 South and 7500 South)
There are two sections of the abandoned Old Highway 191 located near Lex Firth Road, approximately at 5000 South and 7500 South. These sections are owned by the county but are landlocked, meaning there is no direct access to these portions of the road without crossing through another landowner’s property. It was proposed that the county consider vacating or validating these two landlocked sections through a public hearing, allowing neighboring landowners the opportunity to express their views and provide feedback.
A public hearing on the matter was scheduled for May 13, 2025 at 6:00 pm.
R&B – County Road Validations
Lisa Baker from Road & Bridge reported that the roads in Oneida County are currently considered prescriptive rather than officially validated. She suggested that the county’s official road map be updated and that the roads be formally validated to reflect what is already shown on the county road map. Mrs. Baker clarified that the goal is to validate existing roads on the map, not
to add or abandon any roads.
Attorney Lyle Fuller explained that the purpose of the official map is to inform the public of the highways and rights of way the Board of County Commissioners considers to be public. However, he emphasized that inclusion on the map does not legally confirm a road as a county road, but simply indicates what the county recognizes it as such.
Fuller further provided clarification on Idaho Code 40-203A, which addresses the validation of public roads under three specific conditions: doubt about establishment, doubt about location, and public travel. He also referenced Idaho Code 40-202, which states that a county can add a road to the official map without going through the full validation process, but must provide notice to affected landowners. Essentially, if commissioners want to add a road to the county map, they must have evidence of dedication, purchase, prescriptive use, or other means demonstrating it is a county road.
It was noted that the county road map should be republished every five years through a resolution and made available to the public. No decisions were made during the discussion.
R&B – Intended Truck Purchase
Road & Bridge Supervisor Dianna Dredge would like to purchase a replacement truck for her to drive. The truck she currently uses has 190,000 miles and would be a good vehicle to replace an older truck currently in the fleet. The older fleet truck could then be sold. A motion to purchase the vehicle carried.
Malad Mountain Communications Building - Sublease
A local amateur ham radio operator club referred to as the RACOON Club (Radio Amateur Club of Oneida Neighbors) has leased the Malad Mountain Communications Building from the county and have proposed sub-leasing it to the Utah VHF Society, an amateur radio club with operators based in Utah who work with VHF (Very High Frequency) and UHF (Ultra High Frequency) bands.
Jim Mustos presented commissioners with the final version of the Malad Mountain Communications Building sub-lease, which was reviewed by Attorney Fuller and is ready for commissioner approval.
A motion to approve the sublease agreement for the Utah VHF Society as proposed by the local Radio Amateur Club of Oneida Neighbors (RACOON) Club carried.
P&Z – Development Code 4th Amendment for BOCC signature
The fourth amendment of the development code has been completed, reviewed by Fuller & Fuller, and is ready for commissioner signature. Once signed, it will be made available on the county website.
P&Z – Codification for County Codes
The codification discussion was re-visited in order to obtain quotes from more than one source. Codification is a way to organize and index county codes, making them easily accessible to everyone while ensuring they are clearly written and up-to-date.
Commissioners reviewed quotes and contracts from American Legal and CivicPlus and decided to go with American Legal: CivicPlus has an annual cost of $2,675 and comes with a two-year contract (with a 5% increase built-in) American Legal’s previous quote was amended after clarification of the number of pages needing codification. It will cost $4,990 to do the initial codification. An annual fee of $495 thereafter with a 2% annual increase possible. For the initial codification project, there is a 200-page minimum, and additional pages are charged extra for any page that is kept (the front and back of a single sheet of paper counts as one page). The average process time for the initial codification is 8-12 months. Commissioner Lewis motioned to assign American Legal to codify Oneida County ordinances with the basic plan that includes 200-pages, a host fee and one-time set up fee of $4,990 to have three hard-copy books sent to the county and the understanding of the county is that for every page beyond the 200, it will cost $20 per double-sided page and new ordinances will cost $22 per double sided page and illustrated or graphic pages will be an additional $10, and that any shipping and handling charges will be covered by the county. Motion carried.
Sheriff – Vertiv Battery Backup Service Renewal
The Vertiv battery backup provides a smooth transition between the main power supply and backup generator during a power outage, while also functioning as a surge protector in the event of power fluctuations. It allows employees sufficient time to safely shut down systems, preventing data loss. The original investment cost of the Vertiv Battery Backup was $30,000 and the contract for continued back-up services is ready for renewal with an annu-
al cost of $3,000. In the future, County Building Maintenance Manager Tory Richardson will be the designated contact with Vertiv. The contract renewal discussed in a previous meeting was revised by Vertiv following Attorney Lyle Fuller’s recommendations. The updated quotes offered a one-year term for $3,000 or a two-year term for $6,000. The primary benefit of the two-year option is a locked-in price, providing protection against potential cost increases.
Sheriff – New Job Position
Sheriff Doug Williams shared the complexities of the dispatch position and the difficulty in finding part-time dispatchers to cover the random shifts when full-time staff is off. Sheriff Williams presented a solution that would allow one of his part-time dispatchers to go full-time. This new role would still allow the employee to fill-in for dispatch when needed and would fill the rest of their time performing administrative duties for the sheriff’s office. There are several benefits to this new role, one of which is minimizing the accrual of comp time when full-time employees have to work overtime to cover a shift. Commissioner Lewis suggested assessing the job in a future budget session to see if the wage should be increased and to determine the appropriate step-and-grade.
Commissioner Jeppsen motioned to approve the new job position of “multi-purpose deputy” as described by the sheriff with a starting wage of $20 per hour. Motion carried.
Sheriff – County Credit Cards
The credit cards used by the sheriff’s department have rewards that are accumulated when the card is used. Sheriff Doug Williams proposed being allowed to allocate the use of those rewards towards initiatives designed to boost morale through employee recognition efforts. The commissioners were interested in this proposal and recognized the need to update the county credit card policy to include this change or, at the very least, discuss the most appropriate way to handle those unregulated and unallocated rewards funds.
Another question from Sheriff Williams concerns the upcoming closure of the Malad branch of US Bank. The department currently relies on this bank for cash handling and credit card services. It was suggested that an alternative bank could be used for cash handling, while the credit cards would remain functional as long as payments are mailed promptly.
Oneida County Board of Commissioners March 2025
March 10, 2025 - Topics discussed and decisions made: Claims for payment and meeting minutes were approved. An update on the Probation department was given. The purchase of a trailer for the sheriff department was approved. An opioid funds request was approved. A service renewal contract for the county’s backup battery was reviewed but not signed. The NRA grant acceptance form was signed. The screen and projector from the old elementary will be installed in the event center. A new hospital board member was ratified. An airport board member resigned and the board will now be a five-member board. A farm lease renewal agreement was signed. Approval was given to apply for a grant to assist with airport runway lighting support. A building permit for IDAWY (landfill) was waived and an update on the landfill transfer station was provided. Upcoming county trainings for
commissioners were discussed. Codification of county code was discussed. A request to vacate a road was discussed. Six of twelve cloud seeders owned by Oneida County will be donated to Franklin County. Benches from the courtroom have been removed and will be disposed of. The upcoming emergency preparedness fair and funds for emergency supplies were discussed. Human resource services were briefly discussed. The possibility of having a review of the comprehensive plan, conducted by the Southeastern Idaho Council of Governments (SICOG), was discussed.
March 24, 2025 - Topics discussed and decisions made:
Claims for payment and meeting minutes were approved. No Board of Equalization was needed. The 2024 Idaho Department of Juvenile Corrections report was given. A letter of
support for a grant was approved for the ambulance department. A public hearing was scheduled for vacating a road near 6100 West. Department updates were given by Emergency Services, Road & Bridge, and Weeds. Excess county property was approved to be sold. A public hearing was scheduled to discuss vacating or validating sections of road near 5000 South and 7500 South on Old Highway 191. A discussion about validating county roads and updating the county map was had. Road & Bridge was approved to search for a truck to purchase. A sublease for the Malad Mountain Communications Building was approved. Updates to the 4th amendment of the Development Code from December 9, 2024 was signed. A contract to codify county codes was approved. A service contract for the county’s backup battery service was renewed. A new job position was approved for the Sher-
iff’s department. County credit cards were discussed. The sheriff’s budget for prisoner transport was discussed. A new Opioid Funds Committee was recognized. An update to the Emergency Preparedness Fair in June was given. Event Center Rental and Use policies were discussed. A solution to recharging the aquifer was agreed upon. An executive session was held.
Weldon Lorenzo (Ren) Jensen was born July 10th, 1936, in Brigham City, Utah and passed away April 6th, 2025, in Fort Collins, CO. His parents were Weldon Peter Jensen and Mary Woozley Jensen. The family moved to a farm in St. John, Idaho near Malad City, Idaho when he was five years old. He graduated from Malad High School in 1954. Active in sports, he was honored as Outstanding Athlete his senior year of high school and voted student body president. Colorado A&M (now Colorado State University/ CSU) in Fort Collins, offered him a scholarship to play basketball; he played there for four years. During his sophomore year, Ren married Sharon Evans from Malad, in the Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Idaho Falls, Idaho. Ren and Sharon moved to Fort Collins to enable Ren to complete his education at Colorado A&M. Post-graduation, Ren entered the U.S. Army, earning the rank of Captain; being stationed in Fort Riley, KS; Fort Benning, GA; Fort Jackson, SC and Fort Carson, CO.
After the Army, Ren and Sharon, and two of their three children, Kirk and Calie, moved permanently to Fort Collins, where after a while their third child, Kristy Lee was born. Upon arrival to Fort Collins, Ren had a job waiting for him at Valley Steel & Wire Company, where he worked for 56 years. He eventually became Vice President & General Manager.
Ren was a loving husband, devoted father, cherished son and brother and friend to many. He was exceptionally active in the LDS Church, holding various positions of leadership throughout the years.
You had to know Ren very well to be aware of how generous a person he was. He and Sharon provided great financial support to their family and others. It is not possible to list the organizations and charities they have contributed to.
He never lost his love and passion for CSU, especially CSU Athletics. Ren served as President of the Alumni Association, Founding Chairman of the 1870 Club, and volunteered
for countless positions at CSU. Ren and Sharon were winners of the Larry LaSasso Spirit Award in 1988, and the CSU Alumni Association presented Ren with the Jim and Nadine Henry Award in 2002.
Surviving Ren is his wife Sharon, son Kirk (Christy) Jensen, daughters, Calie (Mike) Pierce and Kristy Mainwal; sister, Cherrel Budge and her children; sister-in-law, Kathy Evans and her children; grandchildren Eric Schrader (Michelle and Jackson), Kyle Schrader, and Alexa Mainwal; eight step-grandchildren and 18 step-great grandchildren. Preceding him in death were his parents, Weldon and Mary Jensen, his in-laws, Fay and Erma Evans, his brothers-in-law, Gary Evans and Lawrence Budge and step-great grandchild, Lucia Priddy.
A Celebration of Life will be held on July 10, 2025, from 2 to 4pm at Colorado State University’s Alumni Center. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Ren Jensen to support the Ren and Sharon Jensen Alumni Innovation Endowment (#88805) at Colorado State University. Please make checks payable to “CSU Foundation” and in the memo line or in a separate note, please share that your gift is in memory of Ren Jensen to benefit the Ren and Sharon Jensen Alumni Innovation Endowment. Gifts can be mailed to CSU Foundation; P.O. Box 1870; Fort Collins, CO 80522-1870.
Track Results
100
200
400 Meters
Levi Angell 55.91 PR Brycen Talbot 56.34 SR
Jeremiah Peterson 56.46 PR
Matt Briscoe 56.48 PR
Caden Jeppson 58.62 PR
800 Meters
3. Boston Burbidge 2:02.81 PR Brycen Talbot 2:15.08 SR Carter Smith 2:18.48 PR
1600 Meters
Levi Angell 5:04.88 SR Carter Smith 5:18.92
Dawson Beutler 5:28.22
Caden Jeppson 5:40.43
3200 Meters
3. Boston Burbidge 9:50.20 PR Levi Angell 10:43.56 PR
300m Hurdles
Braun Nalder 43.80 PR
4x400 Relay 9. 3:43.05a
Malad - A
SMR 800m - [100-100-200-400] 7. 4:22.48
Shot Put
Rhone Gleckler 35’ 1”
Gabe Hooste 34’ 11”
Mordecai Charles 34’ 6”
Shot Put
Rhone Gleckler 35’ 1” PR
Gabe Hooste 34’ 11” Mordecai Charles 34’ 6”
Discus
Gabe Hooste 109’ 1”
Discus
Gabe Hooste 109’ 1” PR
Javelin
3. Gabe Hooste 141’ 9” PR Mordecai Charles 105’ 7” PR
Javelin
2. Gabe Hooste 141’ 9” Mordecai Charles 105’ 7”
High Jump
Matt Briscoe 5’ 7” PR
Pole Vault
3. Braun Nalder 11’ 6”
Weldon Lorenzo (Ren) Jensen
Lady Dragons continue to dominate season
BY ALLISON ELIASON
The Lady Dragon softball team tallied up some impressive stats over the last week. Playing at home, on the road and competing in a weekend tournament, the MHS softball team put up 87 runs while only allowing their opponents 5. Across 6 games, the team played only 26 innings, going only 7 innings in one of their games due to their high run count early in the game. The numbers don’t lie, pointing to the fact that the Lady Dragons are clearly dominating this season.
The Malad softball team started their busy week of games Wednesday, April 9 as they hosted the West Side Pirates in their first conference game of the season. The opening inning the Lady Dragons punched in 11 runs, including a home run by Logan Maroney, a triple by Aubrey Shulz, and a double by Riglee Peterson on their 16 plate appearances.
Not only did the Malad offense have an impressive go behind the plate, but they worked their way around the bases as well. Watching for cues from their coaches, and clear openings and errors from the defense, the Lady Dragons stole or advanced on 13 total bases through the inning.
The MHS defense not only held the Pirates scoreless, but nearly held them hitless as well. West Side’s first batter managed a single, but all other appearances ended with a strikeout. Pitcher Riglee Peterson worked from the mound for the Lady Dragons, tallying 12 strikeouts for the game.
Head Coach Bri Adams commented, “West Side has a much younger,
less experienced team than we have. We had some goals in mind for this game. We wanted to get a good lead in the first inning, something we really haven’t done consistently this year. Second, we wanted to practice more aggressive base running. The girls did great on both counts for this game!”
Malad competed in the annual Glenns Ferry Tournament, giving them a crucial look at teams that they could see later this season. Playing 4 games in two days, the Lady Dragons went 3-1 against their opponents.
They started the weekend with a win over Glenns Ferry, 18-2. Shulz led the offense with 4 runs on 3 hits on 4 at bats, adding 3 RBIs. Liddia Gonzalez and Sarah Toone split time in the pitcher’s circle, allowing 2 runs on 1 hit while walking 3 and striking out 4.
Friday afternoon proved a much tougher challenge as they went up against the Nampa Christian Trojans. Both teams went scoreless to begin the game, their pitchers leading the defense with a number of strikeouts. The Lady Dragons finally put up a run in the bottom of the fourth inning, Maroney hitting a double to send Shulz across home plate. The Trojans responded in the top of the fifth with two runs, taking the lead for the remainder of the game.
“Their pitcher had a spin to her ball that the girls didn’t quite catch onto, so we never quite got going offensively. I do think we were the better all around team so if we see them again, we will take it to them,” shared Coach Adams.
Despite some feelings of defeat and frustration, the MHS softball team bounced back from the loss as they
took down the Grangeville Bulldogs 12-0. Senior Hadley Summers had a strong offensive game, adding 2 runs on 2 hits on 2 at bats with 1 RBI as well as 3 stolen bases as she worked her way around the diamond. On the flip side, Gonzalez pitched 5 innings, striking out 13 batters, allowing only 2 hits with zero runs, walks or errors.
Malad ended the tournament against North Fremont, playing what Coach Adams called their “best game yet.”
In both the first and second innings, the Lady Dragons tallied up 10 runs each while holding the Huskies scoreless. From the plate, the team hit 8 doubles as well as two home runs by Bostyn Combs and Peterson. Peterson faced 11 batters, throwing 25 strikes of her 34 pitches, with zero runs, errors, or walks.
Monday, April 14, the MHS softball team traveled to Firth for another dominating win. In the top of the
fourth, the score already 16-1, Brylee Oglesbee stepped up to the plate with the bases loaded. Patiently waiting for her pitch, she suddenly was up 3-0 on the count, the Firth pitcher throwing a wild ball.
Karlee Blaisdell, courtesy runner for catcher Maroney, scored on the wild pitch, with Marinn Brown and Teagan Daniels advancing as well. Seeing the perfect throw coming at the plate, Oglesbee swung big, punching the hit over the fence for the home run and batting in Brown and Daniels to bring the score 20-1. Peterson added a final run to the total, scoring on a wild pitch before the final out of the game. The Lady Dragons continue to have a packed schedule, playing the Cardinals in Soda Springs on Wednesday, April 16 before hosting the annual Scott Ray Tournament over the weekend where they take the field in four games.
Aubrey Shulz on third base, ready to finish lap around the bases.
Sliding in for the run, Bostyn Combs beat the ball to home plate.
Catcher Logan Maroney takes the pitch as the West Side batter swings and misses.
Dragons’ bats come alive last week
BY ALLISON ELIASON
The MHS baseball team has been tightening up their game, but one thing has eluded them- a strong hitting game. That is until the last week of games when something finally clicked. Playing seven games in seven days, the Dragons have scored 68 runs, nearly doubling the number of runs scored in their previous 7 games.
The week started off slow as they fell to Marsh Valley, only managing 1 run while allowing their opponents to score 8. The following afternoon, Tuesday, April 9, Malad shook off the loss as they hosted Firth and let the floodgates open as the team scored 17 runs in just 4 innings.
“You could just see the pressure melt away as they started getting hits,” commented Head Coach Jeff Snow. “By the end of the game they were out there having a lot of fun, something we really needed.”
The Dragons opened up the game in a big way, punching in 8 runs by Cale Briggs, Carter Blaisdell, Brady Showell, Carter Carey, Braxten Kaufman, Kurt Ward, and Hol -
dyn Higley. Blaisdell led the team batting, putting up 3 runs on 3 hits on 4 at bats with 5 RBIs.
Friday and Saturday featured the Glenns Ferry tournament where the Dragons went 4-0 throughout the weekend. They began the tournament with their toughest competition as they took on Grangeville, currently ranked fourth in the 3A division across the state. The first inning played out quickly with both teams managing three quick outs.
As the Dragons played through the top of the second inning it seemed like it would go in a similar fashion.
With two outs and one runner on third, Easton Green turned things around, reaching first base on a dropped third strike, allowing Carey a chance to score the first run of the game for Malad. Green continued on to second base, then stealing third. Brycen Howe singled on a fly ball to center field to bat in Green, putting the score at 2-0.
The Dragon defense continued to hold the Bulldogs scoreless until the bottom of the third inning, allowing a single run as the Grangeville runner stole home. Malad rebutted with another run
in the top of the fourth inning as Carey singled on a hard ground ball to center field. Starting at second base, Blaisdell rounded third and headed for home, sliding across the plate before the ball could even be passed to the catcher. Both teams added a final run in the seventh inning, to end the game 4-2.
Next on their game schedule were the hosting team, the Glenns Ferry Pilots. The Dragon offense started the game slowly, punching in one run in the top of the first inning. It wasn’t until the fourth inning that the scoring picked up, adding three runs, followed by three more runs in the fifth inning.
Beginning the sixth inning 7-1, Malad took advantage of the struggling Glenns Ferry pitcher who sent 9 batters to first base, lending to 8 runs to put the Dragons up 15-1.
Saturday morning the MHS team first played Lighthouse Christian High School, once again taking the win 15-1. Holdyn Higley had a solid game from behind the plate to lead the Dragons, earning 2 runs on 2 hits on 4 at bats with 2 RBIs. Mixing things up, Rydon Montgomery and Easton Green split time on
the mound, allowing only 1 run on 1 hit, walking 3 hitters while striking out 8 with zero errors.
To end the weekend, Malad claimed a final victory over North Fremont, holding them scoreless while tallying up 9 runs. Showell, Higley, Briggs, Blaisdell, Green, Ward, Kaufman each collected one hit for the Dragons while Showell, Blaisdell, and Ward each drove in two runs.
Malad ended their week of games with a second victory over the Firth Cougars. While they didn’t manage as many runs as they had in their previous game, their tough defense kept them from putting any runs on the scoreboard.
Commenting on the big week of games, Coach Snow simply shared, “I like where we are as a team right now. 6 straight wins!”
The Dragons will fill their week with back to back games with Soda Springs, first on their field before hosting the Cardinals on Thursday, April 18. Saturday, April 19 Malad will play a double header as they host American Falls.
Easton Green getting the out against Declo by catching the fly ball to right field. At shortstop, Carter Blaisdell makes the play to get the out at first base.
Brady Showell snagging the out at third base against the Firth Cougars.
