The Idaho
Rupp accepts Superintendent offer
The Oneida School Board conducted a search for a new School District Superintendent during the past few weeks, and on Friday, February 7, they selected Dallan Rupp from the field of three candidates. Jon Abrams, the current Superintendent, emphatically stated when he was hired that he would stay in the position for five years. His term of service will conclude with his retirement at the end of June 2025.
Mr. Rupp currently is the Principal of Malad High School, having taken over during the 2023-2024 school year for Michael Corbett, who had to step away for health reasons. Mr. Rupp had been serving as the Assistant Principal and Athletic Director when he was named Principal.
Mr. Rupp comes from New Plymouth and moved his family to Malad when he accepted the Assistant Principal position in 2023. In the New Plymouth School District, he worked as Athletic Director and a strength and conditioning teacher at the high school. Prior to that position, he was a physical education teacher at West Elementary School in Mountain Home.
He earned a bachelor of science degree in K-12 physical education from Boise State University in 2006. He holds a master’s degree in education curriculum, instruction, and assessment from Walden University and a master’s degree in educational administration from Grand Canyon University, both online programs. He is beginning to work on his education specialist certification through the online educational leadership program at Northwest Nazarene University in Nampa.
During the public meetings with the candidates on Wednesday, February 5, Mr. Rupp emphasized the importance of servant leadership when in any leadership role. He has promoted communication among the staff, believing that school improvement comes from within. He has organized professional development for teachers by arranging for speakers and instructional coaches from Boise State.
With his background in physical education and coaching, Mr. Rupp firmly believes that extracurricular activities are important for students. He wants all students
to be able to participate in activities, which means the school needs to offer a wide range of extracurricular programs, not just sports.
He wants to foster good communication between the schools and the parents. As he has already demonstrated, he believes in follow-through with appropriate consequences when disciplinary actions are necessary. He believes that in-person instruction is best but recognizes the need for alternative forms of instruction, especially online instruction, for some students in some situations.
At the conclusion of the public meeting, Mr. Rupp admitted that he does not look very approachable, but he wants people to feel comfortable going to him with their concerns and questions. He said he is working on his public approachability because he believes in constant personal improvement.
Mr. Rupp and his wife Anna have four daughters. Two are in college, one attends Malad High School, and the youngest attends Malad Middle School.
The School Board worked with the Idaho State School Boards Association to publicize the position and organize the search process. The candidates were interviewed individually by the School Board as a whole, were taken on a tour of the District schools, and met individually with approximately 35 members of the public at the public meetings. On Friday, the Board members called references, both those listed by the candidates on their applications and others who would have knowledge of the candidates’ abilities, experience, and suitability for the position.
Brent Evanson, School Board Chair, stated that “the selection process was thorough with the Board making a lot of reference checks. While it was a close decision among three qualified candidates, we ultimately selected the best person for the position.”
The School Board voted unanimously to offer the position to Dallan Rupp, who immediately accepted upon receiving the offer. He will officially take over as the Oneida School District Superintendent on July 1, 2025. Mr. Rupp said, “I am excited for the opportunity of serving this community and the Oneida School District.”
Oneida County Republican Lincoln Day Dinner and Fundraiser set
It’s that time again, and plans for Oneida County’s Lincoln Day Dinner have been set. The annual event is a chance for members of the County GOP organization, as well as the interested public to meet and greet local and state level leadership within the party. Raul Labrador, Idaho Attorney General, is this year’s featured speaker on Saturday, March 15, 2025, at the Oneida County Event Center. Doors open at 6:00pm with festivities beginning at 6:30pm. Dorothy Moon, IDGOP chairwoman, will also be speaking at our event.
In past years, presentations from speakers have covered a range of topics, often exploring the connections between rural issues, conservative values, and current and upcoming legislative and administrative actions at the state level. Sometimes the speeches are personal, sometimes they are organizational, and sometimes they are first and foremost entertaining. In any case, they are always interesting. Raul Labrador has been outspoken on a number of issues both within
the state and at the national level. Dorothy Moon has consistently taken her role as the IDGOP chair very seriously, and is likely to lay out what the organization sees as its agenda for the next two years (the window between now and midterm elections).
Official membership in the party is not required to attend, however, the event is a fundraiser for the Republican Central Committee and funds raised will be used in support of the organization.
The Lincoln Day Dinner will be catered again this year by the Iron Door Smokehouse of Malad. There will be a Silent Auction along with a Live Auction and Shotgun Raffle. Some of the Auction items include an Ultimate Mystery Box donated by Ward Ace Hardware, Ammunition, GMRS Radios, Melaleuca First Aid Kit, Whirlypop Popcorn Popper, and many more items.
Tickets are $25 per person and can be purchased from a member of the Oneida County Republican Central Committee or Karen Kerr at 509-528-8962. We take cash and
checks, or you can use Winred.com for those who want to pay digitally with a QR Code. Payment will also be available at the door to the event.
If you would like to donate an item for the auction, please contact a committee member. Organizers would like to thank the following businesses for sponsoring a Table: Ace Hardware/Ward Feed, Allen Pharmacy and Hess Lumber.
If you would like to sponsor a table of eight, please contact any member of the Oneida County Republican Central Committee or Karen Kerr. The price for a table is $300, which includes 8 seats and your name on the table.
NEWS IN BRIEF
Winter storms not over yet
According to forecast models, three large winter storms are currently waiting to unleash more winter across the country. After a cold but relatively calm couple of weeks, storm systems with a lot of precipitation are on their way for the next week. The first storm is scheduled to start in the Plains states, with our part of Idaho just on the outer edge of the snowfall zone, early in the week. Farther to the east, the storm is expected to create massive ice and wind issues on roads. The second major system has our area more squarely in its sights, starting on Wednesday morning. Predictions on Tuesday are that it will form quickly, dump considerable moisture in the form of snow, and then move east. The third storm will hit California late in the week, and it will strengthen as it heads toward the mountains and plain, bringing what may end up being heavy snow to the area for Valentine’s Day weekend. Of course, these are just forecasts and the reality may be less severe than predicted. Still, with three storms to look forward to, it’s likely the weather will at least be interesting in the near term.
Superbowl a hit with all but Chiefs fans
Superbowl LIX is in the books, and the two-time consecutive Superbowl champion Kansas City Chiefs fell short of the historic “three-victories-in-a-row” they had hoped for, falling to the Philadelphia Eagles in a 40-22 blowout. In case you encounter all kinds of weird phrasing this week about the game, the backstory is that basketball coach Pat Riley owns the trademark to the word that start with a “three” and refers to a team “Repeating” a championship victory three times. While some large news organizations fearlessly push forward like the Eagles run game and use the word without care, others avoid it out of fear of being crushed like the Chiefs offense, and run in circles until you can’t tell what they were trying to accomplish any more. There was a nice Harrison Ford commercial. Go Bills.
Utah woman accused of poisoning children
In an odd regional case, a woman from Roosevelt, Utah (in Unitah County), has been accused of putting Borax detergent in her children’s water, allegedly to “help with weight loss and their immune system”. It is alleged by prosecutors that the woman had been surreptitiously putting the chemical in her children’s drinking water (“just a pinch a day”) under the belief that it would somehow function to promote health in small doses. Borax is a trade name for sodium borate, and is a combination of boron, sodium, and oxygen. In some clinical trials, borax and similar compounds were shown to cause increased metabolism in rats, but the results were coupled with increased mortality and the risk or injury to a number of body systems. Medical experts in the wake of this arrest were quick to note that borax and other household cleaners should not be consumed. The woman is facing numerous charges related to the poisoning.
Dallan Rupp has accepted an offer for the new Superintendent position for the Oneida School District.
Members of the public showed up in force for the introduction of the superintendent candidates, including Dallan Rupp.
Oneida County Clinic Recognized for Excellence
100 Years of the Oneida County
The Patient Quality Alliance (PQA) would like to recognize the Oneida County Clinic for achieving excellence in providing preventative care for their patients during the 4th quarter of 2024.
PQA is a Clinically Integrated Network dedicated to improving quality of care and decreasing healthcare costs in Southeast Idaho. PQA works with four other rural health clinics and their associated critical access hospitals, as well as many other private and employed clinics in Southeastern Idaho to accomplish these goals. In 2024, PQA challenged all clinics in the network to make sure that all their patients get an annual wellness visit (AWV) if they have Medicare or an annual wellness exam (AWE) if they have a commercial insurance. Medicare and other insurers provide these annual wellness visits without any cost to the patient, because they know how beneficial it is for patients to see their doctors regularly and be proactive in preventing and managing medical problems. The annual wellness visit, or exam is designed to have the provider and patient meet, talk over the age-appropriate health concerns, make sure immunizations and cancer screenings are up to date, and develop a yearly plan to manage the patient’s medical problems. These visits are the center of preventative care and key to decreasing costs of care for our communities and nation while improving quality of life for patients.
Oneida County Clinic was the top
performer in the rural health division of primary care clinics for the 4th quarter of 2024. Their caring staff reached out to these patients, explained the importance of the wellness visit, expressed the concern the providers had for their health, and patients responded. PQA would also like to thank the public for responding, using this free benefit, and following their providers recommendations for maintaining or improving their health.
Quality based care is changing how we provide medical care in the United States. Traditionally, patients come to their provider only when sick. Too often they are so sick that treatment may require an emergency room visit or even hospitalization, both of which are very expensive to the patient and the healthcare system. This has become an unsustainable care delivery model that drives up healthcare costs for everyone. Annual Wellness Vis-
its and Exams are designed to keep patients healthy and out of the emergency room and hospitals by patients working together with their providers to prevent and manage health problems.
When asked about the importance of annual wellness exams, Dr. James Pickett, Chief Medical Officer for Nell J. Redfield Memorial Hospital explains that “The clinic practitioners are grateful for the time that a wellness visit allows for the provider and patient to build a personalized care plan that promotes a healthy lifestyle and quality of life. Wellness exams are invaluable in discussing age specific needs, recognizing health issues early, and identifying recommended screening tests based on a patient’s health status, age, and family history.”
On behalf of the Patient Quality Alliance of Southeast Idaho, we thank the Oneida County Primary
Care clinicians and staff for their exemplary effort in being the top rural health clinic in PQA during the past 4th quarter of 2024 by providing the preventative care their patients need. PQA would also like to express their appreciation to the Oneida County area patients who have come in and taken advantage of their free Annual Wellness Visit or Exam. They are on a path of prevention which should enable them to have a happier, healthier and longer life.
V. Esplin, MD Medical Director, PQA
Idaho bill banning candy and soda purchases held by House
BY KYLE PFANNESTIEL, IDAHO CAPITAL SUN
Amid concerns about a proposed bill to ban coverage for candy and soda by the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, the Idaho House Health and Welfare Committee on Tuesday voted to hold the bill for two weeks.
House Bill 109, by Rep. Jordan Redman, R-Coeur d’Alene, would require the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare to seek federal approval to exclude candy and soda from foods eligible for SNAP, the program formerly known as food stamps.
Redman told the committee his bill is intended to address the “junk food epidemic in our country.”
“Children on SNAP have substandard diets that are more likely to elevate disease risk than non-participants with similar incomes. They also consume 43% more sugar-sweetened beverages than non-participants of similar income levels,” Redman said.
Another nutritional assistance program for Women, Infants or Children, or WIC, has “tighter nutritional standards,” he said. When his family received food stamp benefits when he was young, Redman said candy and soda were not allowed.
“Taxpayers are currently funding the growing health crisis, with soda ranking as the number one commodity bought through SNAP,” Redman said.
In nearly an hour of public testimony and debate Tuesday, many lawmakers said they agreed with the bill’s intent. But some lawmakers said they agreed with concerns raised by some business industry representatives: that the bill would place onerous burdens on grocery stores to identify foods that would be banned from SNAP coverage, and the bill’s definition of candy was too broad and might even apply to granola and protein bars.
The bill defines candy as “a preparation of sugar, honey, or other natural or artificial sweeteners combined with chocolate, fruit, nuts or other ingredients or flavorings in the form of confections, bars, drops or pieces.” The bill excluded from its
definition of candy “any item that contains more than” 10% flour “”by weight or requires refrigeration.”
The House Health and Welfare Committee, on a narrow 8-7 vote, held the bill for two weeks in committee.
On narrow votes, the committee rejected motions to stop the bill from advancing this legislative session or to send it to the amending order, when any House lawmaker can propose amendments to the bill.
More than 134,000 Idahoans are enrolled in SNAP, according to figures released in December. On average, an Idahoan on SNAP receives $181 in program benefits monthly, data from Health and Welfare shows.
Nell J Redfield Memorial Hospital was recognized for its excellence by the Patient Quality Alliance.
A Love Story Rooted in Malad
This Valentine’s Day, we celebrate a love story that has blossomed and grown in the heart of Malad, Idaho. For Paul Hubbard and Kathy Madsen, the town they call home has not only shaped their lives but also nurtured the love they share, a love that began in their late high school years and has flourished ever since.
Paul and Kathy’s journey together began in high school, where they first became friends. Their bond soon blossomed into something more, and by the time they were in their late high school years, they were inseparable. In 1992, Paul and Kathy sealed their commitment to each other with marriage. A new chapter began, and soon their family would grow. In 1995, they welcomed their first child, a daughter named Nicole. A year later, in 1996, their son Eric followed. In 2000, Justin came along, followed by Blake in 2003. With every child, Paul and Kathy’s hearts grew even fuller, and their home was filled with love, joy, sibling quarrels, and laughter.
One of the defining aspects of their relationship has been their shared love
for the outdoors. Whether it was snowmobiling across the snow-covered fields of Arbon Valley, camping under the stars, fishing in reservoirs and lakes, or hunting in the nearby hills, Paul and Kathy made sure to include their children in these adventures, teaching them not just the joys of nature but the importance of family time and making memories together.
Through all life’s ups and downs, their love for one another has been the anchor of their family, and as their children grew and eventually settled near home, Paul and Kathy couldn’t be happier to have them close by in the valley or within a couple hours drive. But the joy didn’t stop there. Now, as grandparents, Paul and Kathy are cherishing a new chapter in their lives. With four grandchildren who light up their world, their hearts are overflowing with love.
This Valentine’s Day, we honor Paul and Kathy Hubbard for the love they’ve shared and the family they’ve built in Malad. Here’s to many more years of adventures, love, and cherished moments with the ones they hold dear.
Paul and Kathy on their wedding day.
The Hubbard Family from Left to Right: Eric, Nicole, Kathy, Paul, Justin and Blake Hubbard.
The Hubbards’ loving family.
Front row - New Lighthouse members: Caleb Meyers, Mahayla Crowther, Parker Lundberg, Millie Ekstrom, Whitney Roe, Ali Hanks, Colt Price
Top Row - First of the year Lighthouse team members: Brittyn Venable, Mackley Hawks, Payson Price, Maudee Levitt, Draylyn Jones, Haylen Kimberling and Aaron Wall.
Maggie Schow
and Haylen Kimberling
Malad Elementary Pretty Important Goals--January
January has been a great month in our new school. We recently appointed a new Lighthouse team. Here is our team that led the first half of the year and our new team.
Kindergarten:
Kindergarten Goal: students will be able to independently tell us personal information such as their full name, phone number, parents names, address, and know how to call 911 Mrs. Crossley’s Class: Ainsley Bealer, Levi Roe, Hutson Tooke, Trinity Hodgkin, Oakley Cutler, Haislee Nimer
Miss Jensen’s Class: Oliver Fisher, Gemma Clark , Elsee Langston, Kimber Sweeten
Mrs. Kaufman’s Class: Jackson Rentmeister
1st Grade:
Ms Ipsen’s class: Students will solve at least 30 addition math facts correctly in 90 seconds or less.
Lincoln Liston, Charlotte Werk, Brynn Carson, Wakley Hunsaker, Nathan Fonnesbeck, Rylan Price, Desmond Atkinson, Heston Fillingim
2nd Grade:
Mrs. Ball’s Class Goal: Our goal was to read 10 books
Owen Allen, Brielle Bird, Tate Curtis, Gracie Cutler, Gabe Hofman, Harper Hubbard, Bridger Jones, Helenna Kronvall, Zack Nalder, Raelynn Patterson, Jacob Roe, Addie Smith, Remi Sweeten, Brynlee Talbot, Mikayla Thorpe, Samuel Tooke, Quinn VanBebber, Brexlee Kellum
Mrs. Jones’s Class Goal: Our goal was to read at least ten books out loud during the month of January
Adkins, Wyley, Baker, Brittany , Clark, Lydia, Evans, Amber, Martinson, Sway, Richardson, Addisyn, Shandrew, Madeline, Smith, Mollie, Deschamps, Lukas, Halijian, Brayden, Hess, Hutchinson , Jackson, Carlisle, Miller, Jaxon , Peterson, Michael, Price, Rhett, Steed, Gatl
3rd Grade:
Mr. Grote’s Class Goal: students that read at least 300 minutes at home in January
Lynk Anderson, Ruth Angell, Braelyn Bastian, Lucy Bird, Barret Burbidge, Wade Crockett, Lila Crowther,
Haize Davis, Easton Johnson, Kallie Nimer, Emma Price, Alivia Seamons, Kash Snow, Trig Thomas, Brianna Williams , Haizen Winn, Azlin Zitting-Jeffs, Zoe Zitting-Jeffs
4th Grade:
Mrs. Clarks Class Goal: I know my 7 times tables facts
Titan Bealer, Audrey Blaisdell, Kyler Blaisdell, Seeley Booth, Olivia Briscoe, Aiden Chabries, Hadlie Evans, Daisy Hawkes, Eva Henry, Lafe Huckaby, Payton Mayer, Zippy McCullough, Dawson Miller, Aiden Ostrom, Kyler Price, Anthony Purdum, Greyson Santhon, Cooper Smith and Emma Spencer
Mrs. Waldron’s Class: Camilla Anderson, Charlie Blackner, Aidyn Call, Jack Coleman, Dekker Davis, Rebecca Evans, Aiyana Frankland, Sarah Gundry, Anthony Hofman, Kinsley Johnson, Cache Lake, Austin Moss, Austin Schrenk, Amy Smith, Shelby Sorensen, Heather Sturges, Riggins Sweeten, Alec Thorpe, Grayson Tooke, Easton Valentine, Kody Wangsgard, Wynn Werk, Claire Wright
January 9, 2025 Quilt Guild Meeting
BY KRISTY ZAHN
There were a few bits of business to go over at the start of our meeting. Dues are $10 for the year—make sure you pay Judy Jones! Cindy Gevas has received a king size quilt that is 1/22/3 hand quilted, and she is willing to donate it to the Guild for a raffle quilt. For the Friendship quilt this year, we will be sewing a different block each month with fabric that has been donated to the guild. If you sew a block, you are eligible to win, regardless of whether you have won before or not. Rosie is looking for people to sign up to teach a different block each month. It needs to be 12 1/2” unfinished. If you happen to have a version of a Log Cabin quilt in your UFOs or completed projects, consider putting it in this year’s quilt show. The display of all the different Be My Neighbor quilts was so popular that this year the guild is asking quilts for versions of Log Cabin quilts to show the variety. We had a few ladies that showed off some of their handiwork that has been completed between December and January. Brenda Daniels showed a square quilt, a squirrel block and a
skunk block. Though the star of her work was the nearly complete 365 block quilt that she worked on in 2024. Rosie Silvester showed a rowby-row quilt made with super soft minky. Debbie Schoolcraft brought an amazing log cabin variation she made. Nyla Evans completed a beautiful quilt made with “X”s. Audrey Jaussi was busy making a teddy bear baby quilt and a flower garden hexagon quilt that was hand sewn. Bonnie Howard rounded off the show & tell with a lovely winter quilt using snowmen and snowflake fabric.
We concluded our meeting with a Zoom call with Brenda Logan from Conquering Mount Scrapmore. Brenda started as a YouTuber during the pandemic and she liked to encourage and empower quilters to challenge themselves. Quilters need to think of themselves as fiber artists instead of quilters. She inspired the guild with lots of amazing quilts she has made using scrap fabric (either her own or what has been donated to her.) She provided various ways to use the fabric we have been gifted that usually end up in the charity quilts we make. A fun idea to try as a guild is a pota-
ADULT POETS are invited to submit original works to the 2025 MALAD VALLEY WELSH
Prizes: Bard of the Malad Valley Welsh Festival
Patsy Price Scott Memorial Poetry Prize Theme: CASTLES Length: 60 lines maximum Deadline: June 6, 2025
Poets may submit 1-2 poems in any style or format. (Poets may be required to sign a form, stating that AI was not used.)
All poems must be submitted under a pseudonym chosen by the poet. Real name of poet is not to appear on any page of any poem. All poets will be invited to read or recite their poems at the Welsh Festival on June 28, 2025. See detailed guidelines and cover page on the website: www.welshfestival.com.
Contact: Brandon Hall at 208-242-9635 or brandon.h@idahoenterprise.com OR Tracy Ward at 208-766-2977 or wardtracster@gmail.com
Mailing Address: Malad Valley Welsh Festival, PO Box 308, Malad, ID 83252
to chip block challenge. We would meet as a guild for the day and see how many blocks we could make in a certain time frame. Then those blocks could be used to turn into charity quilts. Thank you to Debbie Schoolcraft for setting up the Zoom
Mrs. Cook’s Class: Brookell Nimer, Taggart Smith, McCall Summers, Piper Lewis, Bea Chipman, Paige Donnan, Ryder Williams, Blakely Horsley, Parker Carson, Carter Jones, Brett Knight, Ellie Waldron, Carter Schofield, Paislee Nalder, David Oseguera, Camden Crowther
5th Grade:
Mrs. Blaisdell’s Class Goal: I know my multiples 1-12. I can complete a multiplication chart in 5 minutes.
Keegan Snow, Dax Beutler, Kennedy Hannum, MaKelle Clark, Brittyn Venable , Whittney Roe, Saunder Poulsen, Caleb Myers, Haylen Kimberling Mrs. Allen’s Class Goal: Memorize and locate the Original 13 Colonies Ali Hanks, Mariah Kronvall , Charlotte Teeples, Payson Price, Gracie Nelson, Saige Cox, Paisley Allen, Troy Cottam, Alyssa Cutler, Kiki Broderick, Skyli Armstrong, Draylyn Jones, Maggie Schow, Aaron Wall, Frank Fesler, Macoy Luke
call with Brenda. It was an inspiring presentation for the guild. If you would like to follow the Quilt Guild on Facebook and see what we are up to the address is: https://www. facebook.com/OneidaQuiltersGuild
AUTHORS are invited to submit original works to the
Prizes: Cash awards Theme: Welsh or Western
January Students of the month are:
Front Row: Louis Leonardi, Fenn Sweeten, Harper Hubbard, Raelynn Allen, Oakley Cutler, Ariiyah Reese, Amy Smith, Rhett Price, Charlie Liston
Top Row: Kimber Phillips, Anthony Purdum, Paige Donnan, Saige Cox, Macie Bennett
Not Pictured: Dot Teeples and
Brenda Daniels L with 365 block Bonnie Howard R.
Grandparents Only
Not recommended for parents or kids...
By Gramma Dot
I get cranky at night. Brent learned early on that as the day wears on, I wear out. We got the same advice all of you got when we began life together, “Never go to bed angry.” That didn’t work for us, we weren’t getting much sleep. Brent would just say, “Dot, go to bed. We’ll talk in the morning.” Usually, whatever was bothering me had disappeared by dawn or if not, I could at least think clearly and be reasonable when I was rested. First rule in the Evanson household: Get mom to bed early ‘cuz if mama’s not happy, no one is happy. We have also learned Hadley Mae is the same as her grandma; we don’t think straight when we’re tired. Elle gets hangry when she is hungry. Hangry is a real condition. If the stomach is empty the brain
doesn’t work. And it’s the brain that keeps the emotions in check. A granola bar is literally worth its weight in gold. Having a hangry nine-year-old is no picnic and it is so easily rectified. So, grandmas always have treats on hand. The moms and dads will like you better if the treats are low in sugar, something about a sugar-high, which is a real thing, too. I have convinced our girls that thinly sliced apples (Cosmic Crisp are our favorites) are apple chips and a much better snack than potato chips. In fact, those apple chips disappear really fast. I believe there is a reason our culture calls for seven to eight hours of sleep per night and three meals a day. That reason is: Keep humanity happy. So, don’t be skimping on sleep hours or meals. Sleep, eat, be happy and live the Good Life!
SCHOOL MENU
Malad Elementary Breakfast
Monday, February 17 - Cereal Assortment, Apple Cinnamon Texas Toast
Tuesday, February 18 - Cereal Assortment, Oatmeal w/Fixins
Wednesday, February 19 - Cereal Assortment, Mini Cinnamon Bagel
Thursday, February 20 - Cereal Assortment, Max Pancake
Malad Middle & High School
Breakfast
Monday, February 17 - Cereal Assortment, Breakfast on a Stick
Tuesday, February 18 - Cereal Assortment, Sweet Bread Slices
Wednesday, February 19 - Cereal Assortment, English Muffin Breakfast Sandwich
Thursday, February 20 - Cereal Assortment, Waffle
Malad Elementary Lunch
Monday, February 17 – Pizza Ripper, Garlic Bread, Food Choice – Celery Sticks or Fruit Cocktail
Curlew Senior Citizens’ Menu
Every meal served with Juice/ Milk/Coffee & Salad Bar
Feb. 13 - Quesadilla, Spanish Rice, Breadstick, Fruit, Dessert
Feb. 18 - Lasagna, Roll, Fruit, Veggie, Dessert
High Game – Julie Green 268, Marty Hill 227 High Series – Julie Green 519, Marty Hill 669
BIRTHDAYS
Helen Anderson, Feb. 14
Cindy Nalder, Feb. 14
John Peterson, Feb. 14
Josh Rindlisbacher, Feb. 14
Jeffrey Hansen, Feb. 15
Kirk Hess, Feb. 15
Keven Price, Feb. 15
Erica VanBebber, Feb. 15
Eric Crowther, Feb. 16
John Halladay, Feb. 16
Kacey Hill, Feb. 16
Kathryn Thomas, Feb. 16
Jessie Corbridge, Feb. 17
Steven Harrison, Feb. 17
Kenneth Oglesbee, Feb. 17
Vern Bastian, Feb. 18
Brook Clark, Feb. 18
Zane Hess, Feb. 18
Spence Horsley, Feb. 18
Hannah Dawn, Feb. 18
Dena Moon, Feb. 18
Paige Peabody, Feb. 18
John Thomas, Feb. 18
Clayton Eliason, Feb. 19
JoAnne Green, Feb. 19
Christopher Hawkes, Feb. 19
Rachel Green, Feb. 19
Michael Hess Jr., Feb. 20
Scott Showell, Feb. 20
Maureen Stokes, Feb. 20
Jack Willie, Feb. 20
Sam Willie, Feb. 20
NEWS OF RECORD
ONEIDA COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
Tyrell Jade Hubbard, Kuna, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50
Ayden William Potter, Malad, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50
MALAD CITY
Rebecca Firth, Malad, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50
Lincoln Travis Reeder, Malad, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50 Gregory Watts, North Ogden, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50
IDAHO STATE POLICE
Mark E Ogilvie, Farmington, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50 Ana Osta Castillo, Salt Lake City, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50 Jayde Nikole Schell, Twin Falls, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50
IDAHO FISH AND GAME
Bradley Chapple, Ogden, fish with
bait where prohibited or in fly fishing waters with gear other than permitted, $72.00. costs $64.00
Chase Hope, Ogden, fish with bait where prohibited or in fly fishing waters with gear other than permitted, $72.00, costs $64.00 MAGISTRATE COURT
Samuel Estrada-Nava, Benton, inattentive or careless driving, $142.50, costs $157.50 – Agency: ISP
Lain D Griffiths, Dayton, unlawful taking of game animals, birds or furbearers, $25.00, costs $203.00, 30 days jail, 30 days jail suspended, 12 months probation – Agency: IDF&G
Lehi Samuel Reyes Leon, Orem, driving without privileges, $150.00, costs $172.50 – Agency: ISP
Alieu Suso, Pocatello, inattentive or careless driving, $142.50, costs $157.50 – Agency: ISP
Tuesday, February 18 – Chicken Drumstick, Baked Beans, Breadstick, Food Choice – Corn or Apple
Wednesday, February 19 – Pulled Pork Sandwich, Baked Fries, Food Choice – Carrot Sticks or Peaches
Thursday, February 20 – Chicken Tenders, Mashed Potatoes, Roll, Food Choice – Green Beans or Pears
Malad Middle & High School
Lunch
Monday, February 17 – Chicken Sandwich, Baked Fries, Salad Bar, Food Choice – Carrot Sticks or Fruit Cocktail
Tuesday, February 18 – Southwest Burrito, Tator Tots, Salad Bar, Food Choice – Corn or Applesauce
Wednesday, February 19 – Popcorn Chicken Bowl, Breadstick, Salad Bar, Food Choice – Green Beans or Peaches
Thursday, February 20 – Nachos w/ Beef, Salad Bar, Food Choice –Sliced Cucumbers or Pears
Malad Senior Citizens’ Menu
Every meal served with Juice/ Milk/Coffee
Feb. 14 - Broccoli Cheddar Soup, Tuna Sandwiches, Pears, Dessert
Feb. 19 - Cattle Drive Casserole, Peas, Fruit Salad, Corn Bread, Dessert
Other 200 Games – Sarah Sidwell 210, Kenna Roco 201, Scott Searle 207, John Riding 202
ON THIS DAY
1633 Italian astronomer Galileo Galilei arrived in Rome for trial before Inquisition for professing belief that earth revolves around the Sun
1741 Andrew Bedford publishes first American magazine (American Magazine)
1861 Abraham Lincoln declared U.S. President in Washington, D.C.
1866 Jesse James holds up his first bank, stealing $15,000 from the Clay County Savings Association in Liberty, Missouri
1895 Moving picture projector patented
1935 Bruno Hauptmann found guilty of kidnap & murder of Lindbergh infant. He proclaimed his innocence to the end
1948 Wright Flyer, first plane to fly, returns to U.S. from England
1984 6-year-old Texan Stormie Jones gets first heart and liver transplant
1995 Howard Stern Radio Show premieres in San Diego, California on XTRA-FM
1997 The Great Lego Spill: a rogue wave hits cargo ship Tokio Express off the Coast of Cornwall, England, tipping 62 containers into the sea, carrying 4.8 million pieces of Lego
2000 The last original "Peanuts" comic strip appears in newspapers one day after Charles M. Shulz dies
2021 Archaeologists announce discovery of oldest known beer factory in Abydos, Egypt, from early Dynastic period 3150 B.C. - 2613 B.C.
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LOOKING BACK
5 YEARS AGO (2020)
The Malad High School Cheerleaders competed at their Fourth and Fifth district Cheer and Drill Team competition on Saturday, February 8, earning a chance to compete at the Idaho State Cheer Competition to be held in March. The competition was held at Highland High School.
Malad claimed the title as firstplace Runner Up District Champs. They will be going to the state competition with three of their routines Show Sideline and Stunt Group. Malad finished first in the Show and Stunt divisions and second in Sideline, falling short a few points in taking their Pom routine as well.
Team members this year are Captains Hannah Brown and Clayton Howard. Other members are conner McClain, Savanah Poulson, Hailey Williams, Abbi Hoskins, Dex Schow, Callie Jensen, Breanna Lloyd, Carina McCullough, Kristal Ford, Journie Tovey, Rylie Walton, Kayanna Kunz, Berkley Ogelsbee, Tate Johnston and Shyanne Cherry, who was unable to compete due to illness. The Cheerleaders are Coached by Jennifer Hill and Bailey Hill-Waite.
The Malad High School wrestling team is getting ready to take on their district rivals this next week. The 2A Fifth District Wrestling Tournament will be hosted by Soda Springs on Wednesday, February 19.
The Malad High School Wrestling Team includes Trevor Mills, Travis Martin, Carson Colton, Tayson Davis, Ben Wray, Zach Mills, Austin Nalder, Dex Schow, Kole Willie, Jaxon Thompson, Ruxton Tubbs, Tayvin Scott, J.D. Atkinson, Tucker Palmer, Gavin Reel, Connor McClain, Tobin Palmer, Zade Scott and Coaches Devin Morrison, Terry Davis, Allen Edwards, Thomas Maddox and Russ Clark.
10 YEARS AGO (2015)
New members were inducted into the National Honor Society at Malad High School last week. The members of the group include Lindsay Sorensen, Dallin Atkinson, Rose Bullcreek, Natalie Jensen, Emma Sands, Daegon Haycock, Eric Reiss, Belle Woolsey, Jordan Hawkes, Cassidy Stewart, Samantha Daniels, Aubrey King, Mariela Hernandez, Brittany Thomas, Alex Ward, Saige Smith, Gabe Cobabe, Eric Eliason, Kalob Ihler and Wyatt Olsen.
The Oneida Education Foundation (OEF) held its annual meeting and dinner to honor members and to induct new members into its Heritage Club last Friday night.
New members inducted into the Heritage Club for OEF are James Kumm, Katherine Selee, Ron Skidmore, Renelle Skidmore, Nedra Gleed (for Wendy L. Thomas), Dave Risenmay, Donald Vaughan, Conrad & Bischoff/KJ’s Super Store, Joanne Green, Jeff Stevens and Sid Williams.
The Malad High School Dragonettes are set to compete at the annual 2A/3A Fifth District Drill Team Competition on Saturday, February 14th, at Pocatello High School.
Team members are Kylee Price, Hope Blaisdell, Samantha Daniels, Mariela Hernandez, Kelsey Owens, Rachel Green, Kori Peterson, Hailee Schwartz, Justice Servoss and Sami Williams.
15 YEARS AGO (2010)
The 2011 Malad Junior Miss Program officially got underway February 3 with the annual Kick Off dinner at the high school. Nine junior girls have signed on to participate. They are Beth Blaisdell, Celest Wray, Jerika Snyder, Kelsee Barker, Paige Moeller, Shala McKinney, Hilary Stayner, Christin Watkins and Sadie Sweeten.
Mary and Gordon Griffiths have been Valentines for almost 72 years, making them the longest married couple in the county that the Enterprise knows about. The couple has five children: Marilyn, Kathy, Rodney, Rick and Cindy.
When asked what has brought them the most joy, there wasn’t an ounce of hesitation. “Most definitely, our family,” Gordon and Mary both echoed. “They’re the light of our lives!”
Clint Harris, Manager of the North Logan, Utah Walmart Store, gave a $1,000 check to American Legion Commander Rick Madsen and 2nd Vice-Commandeer Stephanie
Mason. The grant money was given to the American Legion Ernest W. Jones Post #65 to help with upkeep on the Legion Building and the Veteran’s Memorial.
The Dragon wrestlers, as a team, claimed third place in the Aberdeen Tournament. The team members included Kyle Davis, Wesley Peterson, Justin Thibedeau, Dan Blaisdell, Chris Hill, Zaydon Cutler, Hayden Scoffield, Quinn Eliason, Tallen Boyer, Nathan Eliason, Chris Hess, Derek “Bama” Stagner, Chance Boyer, D.J. Peabody. They are coached by Devin Morrison and Dusty Skidmore.
The Dragonettes have been working hard on six different routines to perform when they compete at the District Drill Team Competition this weekend. This year’s team members are Brittani Coburn, Rachel Peterson, Kayla Thomas, Ashley Bercier, Ashley Richards, Beth Blaisdell, Jerika Snyder, Paige Moeller, Nicole Hubbard, Rochelle Bullcreek, Kaylynn Bell, Whitney Hunt, Hayli Tripp and Kayla Harrison.
The Malad High School Cheerleaders are excited to show off their talent and hard work at the Fifth District Cheer Competition this weekend. This year’s squad includes the following: Shala McKinney, Karen Cudney, Janalie Jensen, Ashlee Checketts, Stephanie Johnson, Sidney Tubbs, Chase Neiffenegger, Mariah Snyder, Moriah Ihler, Carlie Stewart, Hope Murray, Emily Cudney, Katie Neal, Stephani Treasure, Heidi Hannah, Jessica Sorensen and Hilary Stayner. 20 YEARS AGO (2005)
Meeting in monthly session, the Oneida Hospital Board welcomed Helen Ward as a new member. Ward is the music director at Malad Elementary. She replaces Bill Hubbard. Trustee Debbie Horsley is also stepping down. Her replacement will be announced next month.
Adrian L. Butler, Heather Jeppsen, Alaina Bonnie Price and Bobbi Lyn Wangsgard, all of Malad, are among 2,246 students named to the fall semester 2004 dean’s list at Boise State University. These students received honors for maintaining a 3.50-3.74 grade point average. Adrian is a senior in Graphic Design, Heather is a freshman in Administrative Office Technology, Alaina is a sophomore in Legal Office Technology, and Bobbie is a sophomore in Pre-Nursing.
Holly Lamb, Senior Community Relations Specialist at ATK Thiokol delivered a $1,500 check to the Malad SEICAA Office. Each year the Thiokol Foundation gives money to the counties where their employees live.
The Malad office will keep $1,000 and $500 will be sent to the Franklin County SEICAA office.
The Malad High School girls’ basketball team broke a streak they had been working hard on all season. For the past few years, Malad High School has not won a game in the district tournament. This year, that streak ended with Malad earning a 37–36 overtime win against Grace at Grace, on February 2.
The Malad High School Dragonettes are ready to compete in the Fifth District Drill Team Competition, which will be held in Pocatello. This year’s team includes Kristi Thomas, Margie Cooke, Kasey Jones, Hailey Willie, Melanie Jacobson, Cynthia Moss, Mattie Jones, Stefanie Wittman, Anneleise Dredge, Chelsey Jenkins and Shaylise Willie.
30 YEARS AGO (1995)
A study showed that the Oneida County Hospital contributes over $2 million to the local economy, according to the hospital assistant administrator Robert Kent.
Tyson Marble has been called to serve an LDS Mission in Canada.
Jason Tubbs will report his mission from Brazil.
Trisha Williams, B.J. Hess and Trevor Hess have advanced to participate in the Elks District Hoop Shoot Competition.
Malad defeated West Side, 79-59, in basketball action. Nick Jones led in assists for the evening with five, with Kam Alder and Bryson Vaughan adding four each. Vaughan led in rebounding with six, and Austin Tubbs had five.
Seventy-two years of family tradition ended with the sale of Jones
Hardware as new owner, David H. Jones, took over the building.
The Malad High School Knowledge Bowl team is seeded number one in the district competition. Members are Monique Bennett, Janice Nimer, Christiana Tubbs, Joslyn Keller, Dixie Scott, Charlotte Firth, Kellianne Jensen, Mary Clark, Kami Barker, Adam Waldron, Justin Healy, Mike Christensen, J.D. Tovey, Michael Sperry, Clayton Showell, Dale Davis, Matt Jacobson, Tara Williams, Lindsey Mustos and Kim Wittman. 40 YEARS AGO (1985)
Craig Jensen, son of Sheldon and Yvonne, earned first place honors in the American Legion Ernest W. Jones Post’s 48th annual High School Oratorical Contest. Craig is a senior at Malad High School and is a second time winner of this honor. Jensen was one of eight students who spoke at the American Legion sponsored contest. His speech was entitled, “Free Press In A Free Society.”
Taking second place was senior Shawn Steed, son of Lyle and Kathleen Steed. This is Shawn’s second year placing in this contest. Last year Shawn earned third place. Third place honors went to Deron Scott, son of Kent and Helen Scott. As with the other winners of this contest, Deron placed second last year.
Other students speaking were Cindy Howard, Michelle Ward, Lara Knutsen, Travis Atkinson and Heidi Broadhead.
Malad High School Future Homemakers of America are holding special events this week to commemorate National Vocational FHA Week. Co-presidents of the organization are Michelle Ward and Wendy Anderson. Other members are Lisa Anderson, Mary Corbridge, Carol Crowther, Bonnie Davis, Dana DeBois, Staci Ekstrom, Lisa Goodenough, Tammy Hammond, Jackie Jones, Jenny Jones, Missy McClellan, Sherrie Napier, Rick Palmer, Sharee Showell, Holly Smith, Kathy Thomas, Jana Treasure, Cheryl Winward, Todd Nielsen, Letti Rodiquez, Sandee Showell and Cindy Winward.
Gary Jacobson and son, Brian, recently returned from the “First Silver Thorn Limited Sprint” which was held in Silver Thorn, Colorado. The sled race may be the deciding race in the six and three dog classes for gold, silver, and bronze medals. Brian, who is 12 years old, took first place in the six-dog class and sixth in the three-
dog class. Gary took third place in the six-dog class and second in the threedog race.
50 YEARS AGO (1975)
There were 24 students earning straight “A” grades at Malad High School for the past nine weeks according to Lucille Stephens, guidance counselor. Seniors were Tracy Bybee, Lori Eliason, Debbie Goddard, Susan Ipsen, Brian Jeppsen, Doug John, Arne Jones, LuAnn Showell, Kathy Thomas, Wendy Thomas and Mike Ward; juniors were Becky Crowther, Kathy Gillies, Cindy Griffiths, Delaine Illum and Dick Thomas; sophomores were: Sherry Blaisdell, Jeff Davis, Robert Kent and Scott Sorensen and freshman were Jason Esplin, Mark Jensen, Robert Sorenson and Terri Thorpe.
Five Malad Junior High School students earned all “A” grades during the past nine weeks, according to Principal George Bush. Eighth grade students on the all “A” honor roll are Trudy Edwards, Jill Eliason, Ann Ward and Leslie Willie. Lisa Parry was the only seventh grader receiving all “A’s”.
Eight Malad High School senior girls will compete for the Miss Malad of 1976 title at the Miss Malad pageant in March. The girls are, Tracy Bybee, Cindy Kent, Tonya Laws, Rebecca McDaniel, Sherrie Stayner, Kathy Thomas, Susan Ipsen and Jill Ward.
A National Boy Scout Court of honor will follow the potluck dinner on February 18th. Receiving Eagle badges will be twin brothers, Todd and Tim Esplin, sons of Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Esplin. Announced as the Valentine’s Couple of 1975 is Tammy Thorpe and Mark Price. The couple is chosen annually by the journalism class.
Two Malad High School graduates are among Idaho State University students earning grade point averages of 3.25 or higher and names to the dean’s list for the first semester in the College of Liberal Arts. They are Lori A. Harrison and Melvin Spencer, both freshmen.
Seniors Arne Jones and Roger Miller, claimed Idaho Fifth District wrestling titles in the tournament held last week at Marsh Valley. RonDell Skidmore placed third. All three of the wrestlers will represent the Dragon squad at
Idaho Class B tournament in Twin Falls.
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15 YEARS AGO (2010) Participants in the 2011 Malad Junior Miss Program are pictured left to right: front) Beth Blaisdell, Celest Wray, Jerika Snyder and Kelsee Barker. Standing are Paige Moeller, Shala McKinney, Hilary Stayner, Christin Watkins and Sadie Sweeten.
50 YEARS AGO (1975) These Malad High School wrestlers will represent the Dragon squad at the Idaho Class B Tournament in Twin Falls Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Seniors Roger Miller, 167, left, and Arne Jones, heavyweight, right, earned district titles at Marsh Valley, and freshman RonDell Skidmore, 105, a third place.
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NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR VARIANCE AND NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE is hereby given that an application for a variance has been filed with the Clerk of the City of Malad. The application has been made pursuant to Idaho Code and Malad City Ordinance #474 on the basis that the applicant’s proposal may be contrary to the Malad City Ordinance(s). The applicant’s name, summary, and location of the proposal are as follows:
1. Applicant: JRD Properties, LLC
402 N. Main Street Malad City, Idaho 83252
2. Location of the Subject Property: Street Address: 162 North 100 West Malad City, Idaho 83252
Legal Description: T-1934 Lots 5-6 Block 4
Malad City
3. Summary of Proposal: Applicant requests a variance to waive the 70 foot frontage requirement and allow the lot to be a buildable lot.
WHEREFORE, PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing will be held on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at 6:00 pm before the Malad Planning and Zoning Commission at 59 Bannock Street, Malad, Idaho, to hear, review, discuss, deliberate
The Oneida County Planning & Zoning Department is soliciting Requests for Proposals (RFP) from qualified firms licensed in the State of Idaho to provide County-wide Groundwater Study Services. The selected firm will be required to work closely with County staff to complete the study. Interested firms are invited to submit their RFP to perform this work. This Notice is being published in compliance with Idaho Code Section 67-2320.
A Request for Proposals
summary, including a description of the RFP submittal/review process and an abbreviated general scope of services, is available upon request by contacting:
Oneida County Planning & Zoning Attn: Rhonda Neal –Administrator rneal@oneidaid.us
All submitted RFPs will be reviewed and rated by County Staff, the Planning and Zoning Commission, and one County Commissioner. The county must receive all proposals in DIGITAL FORMAT ONLY by 3:00 P.M. MST, March 20, 2025. Proposals must be sent to Rhonda Neal, Planning and Zoning Administrator, at rneal@oneidaid.us.
Questions and clarifications pertaining to this RFP must be provided in writing. If necessary, replies will be made in an addendum and forwarded to prospective respondents who have provided their contact information. In order to receive an addendum to the RFP, the prospective respondent must email contact information to meverett@paragonfbk.com and receive a confirming email that the request has been received. All questions must be emailed to meverett@ paragonfbk.com and received no later than March 13, 2025, at 5:00 P.M. MST.
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upon, and take public comment upon the application for the variance described above.
ALSO PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing will be held on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at 6:00 pm before the Malad City Council, 59 Bannock Street, Malad, Idaho to hear, review, discuss, deliberate upon, and take public comment upon the application for the variance described above.
All interested residents of Malad City are invited to attend either or both hearings and present written or oral testimony in favor of or in opposition to the application for a variance as described above. Materials and information related to the application for a variance can be reviewed at Malad City Hall during normal office hours.
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Library to host “Financial Freedom Workshop”
Alisa Reiss, owner of Reiss Financial Freedom, will be presenting a series of workshops at the Oneida County Library from February through April. Her mission includes “empowering individuals to challenge the status quo and find the power within themselves to overcome their personal financial obstacles, take charge of their money, and become the person they are meant to be.”
The first of these workshops will be held today (Thursday February 13) at 6:00 p.m. at the Library, and will cover the topic of Budgeting. There is no charge for any of the classes, so that’s a first step toward financial responsibility!
Reiss herself explains: “Are you tired of being in debt? Are you tired of being afraid to answer your phone for fear of who might be on the other end? Does the thought of
retirement fill you with dread because you know you’re not ready for it? Come spend six evenings with me! We will address all of these topics…and more! We will learn the strategies to get out of debt, save for an emergency, and be ready for retirement. If you are ready to take back control of your money, come be a part of a group of very smart people and take back your power!” Reiss recommends making a day night of the workshops, and bringing a spouse, significant other, or even a friend. Upcoming topics include the importance of an emergency fund, paying off debt using the snowball method, retirement and investing, paying for a child’s college, and wise spending. Future classes will also be held at 6:00 p.m. on Thursdays at the Library.
OEF announces awards for 2025
The Oneida Education Foundation established the Heritage Club to honor individuals, families, businesses, organizations, and MHS classes that donate to the OEF to benefit the students, teachers, and schools of Oneida School District.
New inductees and those changing levels in 2024 were honored by receiving OEF commemorate pens and certificates. A plaque in Malad High School honors all Heritage Club members.
A donation of at least $1,000 makes an individual, family, business, organization, or class eligible for induction to the Heritage Club. That amount may be given at one time or over several years. (The OEF tracks all donations.) Once one is in the Heritage Club, additional donations result in donors going from the “M” Club to other levels:
“M” Club -- $1,000
Dragon -- $2,000
Orange and Black -- $5,000
Bronze -- $10,000
Silver -- $25,000
Gold -- $50,000
Diamond -- $100,000
The following were inducted in 2024 to the Heritage Club at the “M” Club ($1,000) level:
Richard and Diane Allen
Don and Debbie Buehler
Geoff Green
R.B. Keller
Leisa Lamb
Bill and Alyce Lewis
Jan and Al Myers
Diane and Rondell Skidmore
The following were inducted in 2024 to the Heritage Club at the Dragon ($2,000) level:
Brent and Christine Bowen
Gene and Kay Caldwell
Gil Combs
Malad High School Class of 1973
The Nola Jones Estate was inducted in 2024 to the Heritage Club at the $5,000 level. In 2024, the following changed levels in the Heritage Club: John V. and Karen Evans, Jr. (from “M” Club to Dragon level)
Grant and Bernice Weeks (from Dragon to Orange & Black level)
The OEF will be conducting its annual Mail-a-thon soon. All donations are tax deductible and will benefit the curricular area or scholarship fund designated by the donor. Watch for an OEF Pledge Form in the mail or find the Pledge Form on the OEF website: www.oneidaeducationfoundation.org.
Three Movies For This Valentines Day
BY VANNA HADDOCK
Kate & Leopold (2001)
James Mangold’s romantic comedy, Kate & Leopold, is the film equivalent of fresh bread with butter. The story follows Kate McKay (Meg Ryan), a busy businesswoman with a chip on her shoulder, and Leopold (Hugh Jackman), a 19th-century Duke transported to the modern world. Mangold’s writing really shines; balancing the film’s comedy with genuine sincerity.
The Princess Bride (1987)
Rob Reiner takes audiences through an incredible adventure with his film, The Princess Bride. The fairy-tale love story focuses on Buttercup (Robin Wright), a woman whose abducted by criminals, and Westley (Cary Elwes), a farm-hand
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turned rogue who seeks to save her. The film earned itself the title of Best Dramatic Presentation from the Hugo Awards, due to it’s fantastical story-telling and on-screen chemistry between the characters.
Moonstruck (1987)
Norman Jewison utilizes the talents of Cher and Nicolas Cage to create an incredibly passionate (and hysterical) romance in his film, Moonstruck. When Loretta Castoroni, a 37 year old widow, is proposed to by her neglectful fiance- she tries to invite his estranged brother, Ronny, to the wedding. However, she discovers that Ronny’s wild energy suits her more, ensuing her struggles to choose between the two brothers. Moonstruck struck gold with several Academy Awards and Golden Globes, attributed to the performances.
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OBITUARIES
James Fredrick Mansfield
June 25, 1938 ~ February 5, 2025
James Fredrick Mansfield, 86, longtime Malad Valley resident, passed away on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, surrounded by family after battling dementia. Jim was born on June 25, 1938, in Malad City, Idaho, the first-born son of Samual James and Irene Gilgen. He was raised and educated in Samaria and had a great love for the Samaria mountains and Iron Door.
After losing his father at the young age of 14, Jim left school to help his mother take care of his younger brothers, Delbert and Brian. He rode his bike to Holbrook and worked for Eliason Farms until he turned 17 and joined the US Navy. He served his country from 1955 to 1959. He took great pride in his time working in the engine room where he eventually lost most of his hearing. He loved talking about his service on the USS Finch and being a cook, peeling tons of potatoes for his fellow shipmates.
After returning from the Navy, Jim married Marilyn Tovey. From that union came their three children, Kevin, Jari, and Ryan. Jim and Marilyn later divorced. He married Doreen Thomas in 1995 and gained four more children, Donny, Andy, Lisa, and Nacona. They enjoyed 30 wonderful years together going hunting, fishing, watching the Utah Jazz, westerns, and rodeos.
Jim enjoyed several careers throughout his life including farming potatoes, delivering newspapers, and greeting patrons at the Oneida Landfill. His greatest love was working for the Idaho State Highway Department where he retired in 1996. He loved spending time with family and friends going camping, fishing and showing off his dance moves. He also loved taking Doreen to the Dude Ranch to enjoy his favorite breaded Cajun chicken as well as karaoke at the Chat n Chew. He was a member of the American Legion Post 65 and Malad Masonic Lodge. He was very sentimental and patriotic, especially when “Anchors
Away” played with tears streaming down his face. He beamed with pride with the mere mention of his mom and kids. He is survived by his loving wife, Doreen, and his 7 children: Jari (Doug) Howell, Moreland, Idaho; Kevin Mansfield, Malad, Idaho; Ryan Mansfield, Malad, Idaho; Donny (Lynnie) Anderson, Idaho Falls, Idaho; Andy Anderson, Ogden, Utah; Lisa (James) Henry, Malad, Idaho; Nacona (Jay) Smith, Malad, Idaho; his two brothers, Delbert (LaRae) Mansfield, Ogden, Utah and Brian Mansfield, American Falls, Idaho;16 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren. He was proceeded in death by his parents, sister-in-law, LeAnn, and one grandson, Tyrel Anderson.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, February 13, 2025, at 12 in the Horsley Funeral Home, 132 W. 300 N. in Malad, Idaho. Friends may call at the funeral home on Thursday prior to services from 11:00 to 12. Burial will follow in the Malad City Cemetery.
The family would like to give a sincere thank you to the staff at Oneida County Hospital, Heritage Senior Living, and Simbi Hospice for the loving care rendered to Jim during his time of need.
War on Weeds—weeds are everybody’s problem
THE ISSUE: Russian knapweed
Russian Knapweed (Rhaponticum repens) is a creeping perennial native to Eurasia. It was introduced into the U.S. as a contaminate in seed. It is an extremely invasive weed that can infest large areas and spread quickly. It can reproduce from seed and from root buds. Its presence reduces rangeland quality as it out competes native vegetation. It has been known to cause chewing disease in horses. It invades roadsides, pastures, rangeland, ditch banks, and other disturbed sites.
Russian Knapweed can grow up to 3 feet tall and is covered with wooly gray hair, giving the plant a blueish green appearance. Lower leaves are 2-4 inches in length and lobed. Upper leaves are smaller and linear, or lance shaped. Flowers can be pink, white, or lavender and are typically 1/4 -1/2 inch in diameter. They have rounded bracts that have pointed paper-like edges. The overall shape of the flower head resembles a vase. Russian Knapweed has a creeping root system, allowing it to spread and take over areas quickly. Seeds are often transported by birds, rodents, wind, and humans (on clothing and vehicles). Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Options:
• Prevention— Learn to identi -
courtesy of Steve Dewey, Utah State University, Bugwood.org
fy this plant. Never transport unknown plant material. Clean clothing, pets, and vehicles of plant debris when leaving infested areas.
• Mechanical— Mechanical control methods like mowing and tillage are not usually recommended as it can cause further invasion.
• Cultural— Plant beneficial perennial plants that will compete with weed seedlings. Manage plant populations in a way that will benefit beneficial plants.
• Chemical— There are several herbicide options available to use on this weed species. For more information on products and rates visit: https://pnwhandbooks.org/ weed. Then search “Knapweeds”. Always read and follow herbicide label directions!
Justin Hatch, University of Idaho Extension Agriculture Educator in Caribou County. 208-547-3205 JLHatch@uidaho.edu
Dawnie Isaacson Hayden
July 6, 1939 ~ February 2, 2025
Dawnie Isaacson Hayden, 85, passed away peacefully on February 2, 2025, in Melissa, Texas. She was born on July 6, 1939, in Malad, Idaho, where she learned early on the values of hard work, faith, and family devotion. She was the daughter of Carl J and Mary Lorraine John Isaacson.
Dawnie was blessed with six children: Laurie Scheiber (Cliff), Lisa Clark (Doug), Jeff Hayden (Gayle), Amber Poulter, Jacqui Peck, and Leslie Brazell (Brady). Her vibrant family grew to include 29 grandchildren and 56 great-grandchildren, each one benefiting from Dawnie’s boundless love and generosity. She was welcomed into heaven by her beloved first husband, John Earl Bowen; eternal companion Richard Allen Hayden; her loving parents, Carl J Isaacson and Mary Lorraine John Isaacson; her dear brother, Max John Isaacson; and her cherished son-in-law, Scott H. Peck. Their reunion is surely filled with love and joy.
A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, Dawnie spent her lifetime nurturing her children’s talents, planning memorable holidays, and making everyone around her feel cherished. She carried a deep faith that guided her through life’s challenges, and her bright smile was a beacon of hope and warmth wherever she went.
A Special Note of Gratitude
The family wishes to extend heartfelt thanks to her dedicated care team— Ada, Maria and Eunice— whose unwavering love and compassion brought comfort and strength to both Dawnie and our family. We will always be grateful for their kind and devoted care.
Funeral Services will be held February 15, 2025, viewing 10:00 a.m., funeral 11 at Horsley Funeral Homes, 132 W 300 N, Malad City, Idaho. Interment will follow at Malad cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions be made
in Dawnie’s memory to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Humanitarian Services, https:// philanthropies.churchofjesuschrist. org/humanitarian-services/ reflecting her lifelong commitment to faith and service. Those who knew Dawnie will remember her unwavering devotion to her family, her generous heart, and her enduring optimism. She will be greatly missed and forever treasured in the hearts of all who loved her. The service will be broadcast and a link will be uploaded under the service tab prior to the service.
Museum Window display celebrates school
The new window displays at the Oneida Pioneer Museum commemorate the opening of the new Malad Elementary School by displaying items that came from the old school and even some from the old, old school.
“Dick, Jane, and Sally” and other books used by children to learn to read are displayed on vintage desks that connected. A large school bell called children in from recess before electric bell systems. A chalk board shows how teachers taught and students learned before the computer age. Wall maps and a world globe demonstrate the countries of the 1950s. Visitors will be able to go back in time when they view these and other school artifacts in the win-
dow displays. The Museum Window Display Committee members, including Dotty Evanson, Janice Vaughan, and Sharon Harris, used Museum artifacts to organize the window display. Dotty and Janice brought their memories as 1950s-era students of the old elementary school to the window, and Sharon added her memories of having worked as a librarian at a well-worn school in Caldwell. The window displays demonstrate how much schools have changed in the last 70+ years.
The Museum plans to eventually have a room on the second floor organized as a vintage schoolroom so that visitors can learn about or reminisce about schools of the past.
James Fredrick Mansfield Dawnie Isaacson Hayden
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ONEIDA COUNTY WEEKLY EVENTS
February 13 - 19, 2025
Fire and Ice Festival
For a while last Saturday, it seemed that a portion of Lava Hot Springs had been replaced by Malad City. While the town was literally overrun with attendees at the “Fire and Ice Festival” (which included a swimming suit run in the morning and a costume river float later in the day), it was also host to a number of Malad vendors and businesses! In addition to the Hungry Heifer and IronDoor Smokehouse, booths from Ediths Collective, Akashic Creations, Lullabell’s Bling Barn, Tara Lynn Snow (Hazel Blues), Chad Call’s Twisted Iron, Ada Campbell with Mystic Peacock, and others were there to provide a slice of Oneida County to the Festival.
Welsh Festival writing contest open
While it’s understandable if this summer’s Malad Valley Welsh Festival seems impossibly far away, the writing contest is nonetheless officially open and the committee is ready to accept entries for both poetry and fiction.
Modeled on the Welsh tradition of the eisteddfod, the pinnacle event of the Festival involved the “chairing” of this year’s Bard of the Festival, which is determined through a blind judging process overseen by past bards and event organizers. For the Poetry portion of the contest, a maximum of 60 lines of verse (in 1-2 poems) on the theme of “castles” may be submitted to the Malad Valley Welsh Festival, PO Box 308, Malad, ID 83252. See detailed guidelines and cover page on the website: www. welshfestival.com. Those interested can also contact Brandon Hall at brandon.h@idahoenterprise.com or Tracy Ward at wardtracster@gmail.
com. Both a Festival Bard and a winner of the Patsy Price Scott Prize will be named, and invited to read their poems on June 28th at the Festival. Fiction submissions will also be taken for the Fiction Award. Stories need to be original, and no more than 2000 words. The theme for this year is “Western or Welsh Pioneer,” and the committee advises that horror and science fiction stories will not be considered for the award. Lucie Thomas Washburn at bob_washburn@hotmail.com or Brandon Hall at brandon.h@idahoenterprise.com can be contacted for more information. In either case, entries must use pseudonyms on the documents themselves in order to allow for truly blind judging. Winning either of the poetry prizes or the fiction award is a great honor, and past winners will reunite during the Festival for a Bard’s roundtable that promises to be a treat for listeners.
Senior Night
A Salute to our hard-working cowboys!
A friend called the other day and Said I stopped by your town. I could not believe my eyes, I saw real Cowboys walking Around.
I stood in pure amazement Well, that’s who lives here, I said. The strength of our community and Town, is the hard-working cowboys You see walking around. You’ll see them in the fields Working all day. At night you’ll See them in the arena Roping calves, bronc riding And living life their way. They are the leaders of community, And the strength of our church. They are the modern-day Cowboys That make it all work. Hats off to our cowboys! In appreciation, The Horsley’s
Dragons go down to West Side; Districts to start February 15
BY ALLISON ELIASON
Despite playing on their home court for the week, the Malad Dragon basketball team struggled against district opponents. Hosting the West Side Pirates Wednesday, February 5 and the Soda Springs Cardinals Friday, February 7, the MHS team at first kept pace on the court and on the scoreboard. But as the game ticked on, they allowed their challengers to run away with the game and were never able to recover.
Even though the Wednesday night matchup against the Pirates was their first of the season, the Dragons knew the game with state 3A second-ranked division Pirates would be tough. Malad experienced a patient and disciplined defense that packed the key, making it difficult to play any inside game that could transition and recover quickly to cover an outside attempt as well.
Fighting to get the ball inside, Justin Toone put points on the scoreboard first for Malad. Getting fouled on the rebound putback, Toone nailed both bonus shots to bring the score 2-3 for Malad. Carter Carey scored two possessions later, snagging the rebound and hitting the quick turnaround shot to keep pace with the Pirates and make it 4-5. Carey put in another rebound over the front rim to help the Dragons take a momentary lead before West Side took the ball to Pirate territory and drained a deep three. Carey, having a rebuttal of his own, hit the same outside shot for Malad to put them up again 9-8. The two teams continued to trade baskets throughout the remainder of the quarter. Toone, Carey, Zack Richardson and Easton Green managed to claim the lead, 21-20, as they went into the second quarter.
Driving down the middle of the key, Green laid the ball through the net to open the second quarter scoring. Bringing the ball down the court, West Side hit another contested three pointer to tie the game once again. Suddenly, Malad’s scoring seemed to altogether shut down, missing both outside and inside shots that had come easily before. On the other end of the court, the Pirates could hardly miss as they sank a series of three point shots and banked in multiple rebound putbacks. As they continued to surge on the court, the Dragons found
themselves down 23-33 just two minutes into the second quarter.
West Side couldn’t be shut down as they played the remainder of the opening half, putting up 23 points to Malad’s 11. Unfortunately, the second half didn’t fare any better as the Pirates continued to outscore the Dragons to win 54-75.
Thursday marked the final home game of the season for the MHS team. Before the tipoff, the team, coaches, parents and fans recognized the outgoing senior basketball players- Brady Showell and Zack Richardson.
It was a slow start for both teams in the opening two minutes against Soda Springs, as each only scored a single basket. 4:06 on the clock, Carey hit a three pointer to put the Dragons up 5-4 before Toone hit another two foot shot to expand the lead.
Throughout the remaining minutes of the game, the MHS team held on to their slight lead, ending the first quarter 12-11.
But just as had happened in their previous game, the Dragons were unable to put the brakes on the surging Cardinal game. Soda Springs came out in the second quarter to score 24 points while Malad only added 9. The Cardinals significantly widened the gap on the scoreboard in the second half as they tallied 25 points to the Dragon’s 6.
While the outcome of the most recent games can be frustrating, Head Coach Zach Beutler shared, “I am confident we can extend the season into the first weekend of March if they will lock back in. When we communicate and fly around defensively we hold #1 Declo to 48 points. When we don’t we allow #2 WS to score 75. On the offensive end when we execute our stuff and make good reads on the defense we consistently score enough to compete with the best.”
He continued, “We competed in both games [this week] for the first quarter and then we became apathetic on both ends of the floor. Unfortunately, when we become passive and apathetic we get run out of the gym.
“It is no secret we run a tight rotation. We’ve been running this way all season. The guys have shown grit and toughness throughout the season. But the last two games they haven’t brought consistent effort,” he concluded.
The Dragons now move into the final week of their regular season, playing the Pirates at West Side High School on Tuesday, February 11. They will jump right into the postseason district tournament, playing Saturday, February 15.
Justin Toone taking the ball to the hoop against Soda Springs.
Band Seniors: Alex Christiansen, Sabrina Whipple, and Cora Asay with their families.
Senior night is not only for athletes but for
essential part of any school experience and these talented kids have amazing futures in front of them in the pursuit of music.
Senior basketball players, Brady Showell and Zack Richardson with their parents.
Lady Dragon Wrestlers continue strong season
BY ALLISON ELIASON
While the boys wrestling team took a week away from the mats, the Lady Dragon had a full week of duels and tournaments. The MHS team was invited to compete at Skyline in Idaho Falls to duel with Skyline and Hillcrest, on Wednesday, February 5. Over the weekend, Malad stood out in the Koral Sugiyama Classic tournament held in Pocatello.
Against Skyline, the Lady Dragons won a number of matches but ultimately fell to Skyline, going 2436. Malad flipped the script as they went up against Hillcrest, dominating 48-12. The coaches commented, “It was a good night of wrestling with Braylee Price, Dezirae Haven, Aubrey Shulz, and Cale Carter winning their matches.
The MHS wrestling team continued their strong performance at their latest tournament, February 7-8, with multiple wrestlers earning top finishes and contributing significant points to the team’s overall effort. Malad took 3rd overall, just behind Thunder Ridge, and Eagle. Both are in the top
4 in the state.
Leading the team were Dezirae Haven (132 lbs.) and Bella Smith (235 lbs.), both of whom captured firstplace titles in their respective weight classes. Haven dominated her bracket, pinning all three of her opponents, including a decisive fall in the championship match against Bryn Beardoll of Eagle. Smith had an equally impressive showing, winning her final match by fall in just 54 seconds over Ashley Isom of Thunder Ridge.
Braylee Price (107 lbs.) finished as the runner-up, securing three falls before being pinned in the championship match by Tommy Stone of Eagle. Aubrey Shulz (138 lbs.) earned a third-place finish, bouncing back from a semifinal loss to pin her last two opponents and secure a spot on the podium. Bentley Oglesbee (114 lbs.), Bella McCullough (120 lbs.), and Cale Carter (185 lbs.) each placed fifth, showing resilience and determination in their respective brackets.
Serenity Brees (100 lbs.) fought hard and finished in sixth place, adding 3.0 points to the team’s tally. Stella Merja (107 lbs.), Laney Coat-
ney (114 lbs.), and Jenetta Jacaway (165 lbs.) competed valiantly but did not place.
Overall, Malad’s girls wrestling team put forth a commendable effort, with several athletes displaying grit and determination throughout the competition. With two champi-
ons and multiple podium finishes, the team continues to establish itself as a force to be reckoned with on the mat.
“It was a really good week of wrestling. We now have 2 weeks to get healed up and ready for Regionals that will be in Idaho Falls on Feb 21st -22nd.”
Lady Dragons beat Pirates on way to District Championship game
BY ALLISON ELIASON
Game one of the 3A 4th/5th District for the Lady Dragons hardly seemed like a contest as they dominated the West Side Pirates in their Thursday night competition. Playing on their home court for the final time this season on February 6, Malad claimed the victory of the semi-final game with a final score of 56-30 to advance them to the championship game and punch their ticket to the subsequent state tournament.
The first minutes of the matchup between the Lady Dragons and the Pirates may very well have given the underdog Pirates a false hope of a longshot win they were touting was possible as they got a quick score while drawing the foul under the hoop. That sole basket was West Side’s only score until hitting a free throw in the final minutes of the quarter while Malad went on a 13 point run.
Brynnlee Jones got the scoring started for the MHS team, hitting her signature three-pointer off a fast break transition pass from Izzy Haycock. Getting fouled on a rebound but back on their next trip down the court, she added a free throw to bring the score 4-2. Haycock made it 7-2 after the Lady Dragons forced the Pirate turnover. Kiley Miller added points to the scoreboard from the free throw line, going three for four in the quarter.
West Side hardly had a chance to rebut the Malad scoring stretch as they rarely had an offensive possession of the ball. If the MHS wasn’t running their own offense, their full court defense forced turnovers and steals before the Pirates could settle into a play.
In one instance, Haycock pressured the ball coming down the right side of the court, forcing her to dribble to the left. Mikell Keetch began bringing pressure from the other direction, pinching off her course. Afraid of losing the ball, the West Side player rushed the pass down the court, only to have Miller pick off the pass.
Paityn Ward created another scoring opportunity for Malad as she scooped up the loose ball broke free by Haycock after a long rebound. Ward passed to Teagan Daniels at the top of the key before cutting around to the right key. After connecting with Daniels on the pass, Ward drove into the key before pulling up a jump shot. Bouncing the ball off the rim, Ward followed in for the rebound, and was fouled on the putback attempt, hitting the first of two shots.
Mady Vanbebber added one more score before the first quarter ended, putting up a hook shot from a corner pass from Ward to end the quarter 15-3.
The Lady Dragons continued to dominate the game as they played into the second quarter with a number of different looks. Haycock and Jones put in multiple arc shots while Keetch and Ward drove to the basket. The MHS defense proceeded to cause chaos for the Pirate offense. In the final moments of the half, Malad switched to a trapping half court defense, intercepting three passes on three consecutive West Side posses-
sions. Going into the halftime break, the Lady Dragons led, 31-13.
Malad deepened the spread between the two teams as they played through the third quarter, putting up 17 points while only allowing West Side to add 5. Jones came out to hit a quick three pointer in the opening seconds of the second half, taking the wind out of the Pirate sails. Before West Side connected with the hoop, the MHS team had scored multiple bonus free throw shots, an aggressive right side drive by Keetch, and a baseline inbounds play to Jones.
Despite being up by 30 points to begin the fourth quarter, the clock didn’t run as the game was an official postseason game. With the clock counting down to the final minutes of the game, the Pirate offense had a surge, connecting with the basket with rebound putbacks. Before they could cut the lead by any noticeable number, the Lady Dragon defense clamped down to end the game 56-30.
Commenting after the game, Head Coach Trevor Jones shared, “This was a big win for us to punch our ticket to state and put our team in the district championship. It’s been 25 years since Malad has won a district championship and we have big goals to achieve in the future.”
“In those 25 years, Soda Springs has won nearly 20 district championships,”
continued Coach Jones. “We expect another battle as we play them in the championship game next week.”
Coach Jones also shared, “It’s been awesome playing for our home crowd this season. The fans, cheerleaders, drill team, and band have made an exciting atmosphere to play in. We are hopeful for a big turnout for the championship game Wednesday [February 12] in West Side at 7 pm.”
The team at the Koral Sugiyama Classic in Pocatello.
Dezirae Haven against Skyline.
Braylee Price against Hillcrest.
2024-2025 Lady Dragons Back row- Aspen Bingham, Jette Nelson, Brynnlee Jones, Liv Nelson, Mady VanBebber, Scarlet Hawkes, Braylin Beutler, Brinley Clark Middle row- Val Oseguera, Maci Arnout, Emma Daniels, Izzy Haycock, Paityn Ward, Tavanie Steed, Kenadee Howe, Kiley Miller Front row- Brielle Bastian, Paige Talbot, Samantha Shrenk, Mikell Keetch, Teagan Daniels, Kallee Talbot, Kendra Rupp, Emree Hanks