The Idaho
Grandparents Day in Malad!
Without a doubt, Grandparents Day is one of the most anticipated days of the spring school session for kids, parents, and of course grandparents at Malad Elementary School. During the long-running traditional celebration, the school doors are opened up so that students can bring their relatives in and show off what they have been up to during the year. In addition to individual classroom visits, the day also features a book sale sponsored by the PTO, a talent show involving elementary students, and a chance for kids and their grandparents to eat together in the cafeteria.
This year is even more special than usual, as it is the first such event to take place in the newly constructed Malad Elementary School. Classes started in the new building this year, and many grandparents may not have had the opportunity to visit the school and see what the learning environment is like for their young students. Many visitors expressed surprise at the modern, efficient design of the clean, well-lighted school. In-room smart screens and networking, modular storge units, and a host of other features were pointed out by excited students to their guests, who took it all in stride.
Because the Grandparents Day purposefully incorporated the open-house style experience for those new to the building, the full staff was on hand to direct traffic and speak with parents. Heather Howe and Principal
McIntyre greeted visitors in the lobby entryway and directed the lost to the classrooms they sought.
Grandparents and parents visited with teachers to hear about what had been happening in classrooms throughout the school. Some students whose parents were unable to attend were paired with “substitute grandparents.”
The talent show at the heart of the day was a full affair, with 25 different acts to enjoy. Participating students included: The Storm Gynmnastics, Brielle Bird (solo vocals), Cache (Piano), Charlotte Teeples and Saige Cox (Tap Dance), Olivia Briscoe (Violin), Rickell Call (Gymnastics), Piper Lewis (Piano), Emerie Mackey (solo vocal), Aidyn Call (Gymnastics), Aaliyah Mourra (guitar and vocal), Claire Wright (Piano), Ali Hanks (Dance), Titan Bealer (Violin), Kallie Nimer and Brookell Nimer (Dance), Keegan Snow (solo vocal), Zach Palmer (Piano), Skyli Armstrong (Gymnastics), Jackson Hannum (Bow and Arrow), Daisy Hawkes (Piano), Kyler Blaisdell and Lillian Blaisdell (Wrestling), Brittyn Venable (Dance), Emma Spencer (Piano), Emma Price, Alivia Seamons, Austin Schrenk (Dance), Maggie Schow (Ventriloquist), Reuben Hess, Juniper Hess, Maylee Hanks (vocals and ukulele), Adi Daniels and Ruth Angell (Dance), Camilla Anderson (Cello), Studio A (Dance).
NEWS IN BRIEF
War plans accidentally texted to journalist
It was widely reported on Monday that members of President Trump’s cabinet had sent “detailed operational plans” and other material about U.S. military strikes on Yemen to a group thread on the app Signal, to which a reported had been added. The administration acknowledged the incident, and seemed to confirm that the content was genuine. Guidelines in place require classified information to be sent over official lines of communication with high levels of encryption, rather than consumer apps that can easily be hacked. The communication in question included Vice President J.D. Vance, National Security Adviser Mike Waltz, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and Pete Hegseth, among others. It involved detailed plans about strikes against Houthi militants in Yemen. Atlantic editor in chief Jeffrey Goldberg was added to the chain. The agencies involved in the mishandling of the information are the agencies that would initiate an investigation into the incident.
Cowboy Poetry
March 28 and 29
It’s that time of year again, when the Iron Door Arts and Theater presents the Cowboy Poetry and Music Festival! The event will be held across both days at the Iron Door Theater in downtown Malad. Free performances will be held on Friday from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The marquee performance will take place on Saturday starting at 6:30 p.m. with an admission cost of $15. Saddle Strings and Many Strings will be performing, along with many other talented artists and creators. The event is sponsored by the International Western Music Association. It’s usually a laid back weekend full of thought-provoking and often laughter inducing poetry, as well as storytelling, musicianship, and musical performance. A combinational of new and older faces will be on hand to run the gamut of the current cowboy poetry and music scene.
Lagoon Opening delayed
Lagoon Amusement Park has announced that it will delay the opening of its 2025 season because of weather issues. The park was originally set to open March 22, is now scheduled to open on March 29 at 10 a.m. — weather permitting, after which it will remain open until Nov. 2, 2025. For the 2025 season, regular single-day passes will cost about $105 after taxes and fees. Single-day passes for senior citizens are $100, and youth passes are $86. Regular 2025 season passports for the park are being sold at a lower price until June 2, and come out to $230 with the pre-season discount. Parking is typically $20 per vehicle per day, but the park also offers a season parking pass for $88 after taxes and fees.
The participants in the 2025 Grandparents Day Talent Show along with director Christine Smith and other helpers and volunteers.
Substitute grandparent Jean Thomas visits with Lexie as she puts a puzzle together.
Heather Howe helps parents and grandparents find classrooms in the new school.
The interior of the new gym at Malad Elementary School, for those who haven’t seen it.
Heather Howe and principal Sarah McIntyre oversee the festivities.
The talent show is a great time to take pictures...and to take pictures of people taking pictures.
19th Malad Valley Welsh Festival – Celebrating 161 years of Malad’s Heritage!
Everyone is welcome to the 19th Malad Valley Welsh Festival –whether or not you are Welsh! Celebrate the history of Malad Valley and learn about the pioneers who settled this area in the 1860s. The Festival is scheduled for Friday, June 27, and Saturday, June 28, with an evening devotional on Sunday, June 29. Most of the Festival events are scheduled for Malad City Park and the adjacent 2nd Ward Church.
Presentations
Each day of the Festival will begin with an Opening Ceremony, presided over by Candace Lemmon, the 2024 Bard of the Festival. The Knight of the Festival will lead past Bards into the Festival, somewhat reminiscent of the pageantry at the eisteddfod held annually in Wales. Besides Candace, the past Bards of the Welsh Festival are Jan Crowther Myers, Dotty Thorpe Evanson, Cory Webster, Monte John, and Blaine Scott.
Two presentations each day will feature well-known speakers. Ron Dennis, the foremost authority on the emigration of the Welsh to the American West, will speak about Dan Jones, the missionary who encouraged the Welsh to leave the poverty and religious persecution of Wales and go to America.
Lucie Thomas Washburn, who grew up in Malad, will talk about the history of Welsh castles as Wales is known for its Ring of Iron (ten castles built in northern Wales by Edward I to control the native Welsh population in the 1200s) as well as Cardiff, Carmarthen, and Swansea Castles.
Sunday Fireside
The featured speaker at the Sunday evening program will be Dr. Gordon Simpson, who grew up in Malad when his father was the School District Superintendent and his mother taught 4th grade. Gordon spoke about growing up in Malad in the 1940s and 50s at a meeting of the Sons of Utah Pioneers,
and some of those who heard the talk thought it would be a great addition to the Welsh Festival.
Welsh Language Class
Welsh language classes will be offered again at the Festival to introduce this difficult language to interested persons. John Shaw will have a class area set up in the church cultural hall so that people can just drop by to learn a few words of Welsh in the afternoons on both days of the Festival.
Music, Poetry, Art
Music, poetry, literature and art have to be part of any Welsh Festival. Celtic musicians will perform on the outdoor amphitheater at Malad City Park. Regional choral groups will perform on Friday evening. A youth concert and a piano ensemble concert will also be held. The Malad Valley Welsh Men’s Chorus will perform several times during the Festival.
Youth poets will recite their poems at the reading on Friday with winners being crowned at the conclusion of the program. The fiction winner will be named at the Festival’s final program. Adult poets will recite their poems at the Finale of the Festival with one winner being chaired as the Festival Bard and one winner receiving the Patsy Price Scott Poetry Prize. Past Bards will present poems in their Bard’s Circle at the Finale.
Works of art by the winners of the Youth Art Competition will be displayed in the Relief Society Room of the church.
Other Activities
Whether or not you have ever been to Wales, you will want to take a “Walk through Wales” in the display area of the Church, where enlarged photographs will bring Wales to Malad. Family histories of many of Malad Valley’s first pioneer families will be on display so that attendees can determine how many cousins they have
ATC Communications Announces 2025 Fiber Expansion Projects
ATC Communications, a family-owned internet and phone provider, is gearing up for construction season as warmer weather and sunny days are fast approaching. Aiming to bring fiber optic internet to all of its 4,000 customers, ATC is making significant progress this year, with 262 residential and business customers set to receive a fiber connection. KEY HIGHLIGHTS
Coverage
This year’s expansion projects will involve approximately 42 miles of new fiber optic cable, reaching homes and businesses across Butte, Custer, Cassia, Oneida, and Box Elder (Utah) Counties.
Projects by Area
The biggest project of the year, in terms of the amount of fiber being buried underground, will be happening in Arco. Construction crews will lay 15.5 miles of mainline fiber and bring fiber internet to many homes along the route
Residents in Cassia and Oneida counties, particularly in Hegler, Raft River, and Holbrook, will gain access to fiber connectivity. Meanwhile, in Custer County and Box Elder County, the efforts from last year’s mainline upgrades will provide residents in Darlington and Portage with fiber-to-the-home (FTTH).
Speeds
Customers with aging copper lines will experience a major upgrade in internet speeds with fiber optic internet offering speeds up to 1 Gig (1,000 Mbps) download and upload.
Construction Timeline
Construction is expected to begin as early as April and is slated for completion by the end of November. ATC will notify residents and businesses in these areas before work begins. “We are excited to bring our customers the best in internet technology—taking them to fiber and beyond!” said Kyle Redman, Director of Sales and Business Development. “Fiber is a key driver of growth and development in education, business, and healthcare. For us, it’s not just about providing high-speed internet; it’s about ensuring no one is left behind in today’s digital age.”
For more information about fiber and to stay up to date on fiber construction in your area, visit www.atcnet.net/fiber.
About ATC Communications
Since its founding in 1929, ATC Communications has been delivering cutting-edge technology to rural Idaho and Utah for nearly a century. The family-owned and operated company is nestled in the heart of Albion, Idaho with satellite offices in Arco and Malad, Idaho. ATC serves over 4,000 subscribers in a 4,000 square mile area, covering six counties and two states.
During last year’s Welsh Festival a roundtable of Bards was held featuring bards from years past.
with Malad Valley roots.
The Oneida Quilters will host their annual quilt show and bake sale at the Co-op building during the Festival. Kids’ activities sponsored by the Malad After-School Program will be on Friday, and pioneer games sponsored by the Malad Middle School Math Counts Team will be on Saturday. Guided wagon tours along historic routes in Malad are always popular and allow visitors the opportunity to stop in downtown Malad at the Quilt Show, the Oneida Pioneer Museum, and the 143-year-old Malad Presbyterian Church. The cabins at the Heritage Square in Samaria will be open for tours. The Oneida County Library’s Friends of the Library will sponsor a book sale during the Festival. The MHS Cross Country Team will again sponsor their Dragon Half and Quarter Marathon on Saturday.
Lots of food booths be available, selling everything from corn dogs to Swaffles to ice cream. Authentic
Welsh food will be sold at the “Taste of Wales” booth sponsored by the Malad High School FCCLA and Samaria’s Malad Valley Heritage Square. Craft booths will sell practical and whimsical items throughout the Festival. The Welsh Country Store will sell souvenirs of Wales and the Welsh Festival. Attendees will have the opportunity to have their pictures taken with the Knight of the Festival.
The Malad Valley Welsh Festival is partially funded by grants from the Idaho Humanities Council and the Bistline Foundation through the Idaho Community Foundation and generous donations from local businesses and organizations. Admission to the Festival is free although some individual events will charge participation fees. Donations are very welcome.
For the complete schedule and additional information, please see www.welshfestival.com or call Malad City Hall at 208-766-4160.
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War on Weeds—weeds are everybody’s problem
ISSUE: Canada thistle
THE
Canada thistle (Cirsium arvense) is a creeping perennial broadleaf that is native to the Mediterranean area. It spreads rapidly through underground stems called rhizomes and by producing seeds. It invades pastures, rangeland, roadsides, waste areas, cultivated fields and other disturbed sites. Its presence reduces biodiversity, and it has significant negative impacts on crop production and grazing systems. Canada thistle can grow up to 3 feet tall, has an extensive root system and can reproduce vegetatively and by seed. Its stems stand erect, are hairless, and are slender. Canada Thistle leaves are oblong to lance shaped, the edges are slightly lobed and toothed with spiny margins. The upper side of leaves are dark green while the underside is covered in woolly hairs giving it a lighter appearance. Flowers are pink to purple in color, are disk shaped, and are formed in clusters. Each plant can produce approximately 2,000 seeds per year. Seeds have a pappus attached, allowing them to be transported easily by wind, water, humans, and animals. Undisturbed seeds that get buried in the soil can remain viable for up to 30 years, but most seeds germinate within a year or are not viable to start with.
Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
Options:
• Prevention— Learn to identify this plant. Never transport unknown plant material. Make sure to clean equipment and clothing when leaving infested areas.
• Mechanical— Mechanical control
alone is never an effective form of control for Canada thistle! Tillage will cause this weed to spread; each cut rhizome can become a new plant. Mowing encourages the growth of rhizomes. If mechanical control methods are used, they should be used in conjunction with chemical control methods.
• Chemical— There are several chemical control options available for use, for more information visit https://pnwhandbooks.org/ then search “Canada” in the weed section. Two options will be given, non-selective control options for non-cropland areas, and selective control options for use in crops. Select the appropriate option. Always read and follow herbicide label directions!
Justin Hatch, University of Idaho Extension Agriculture Educator in Caribou County. 208-547-3205
JLHatch@uidaho.edu
Exit 13 Antique Show
April 11
It’s not a shock that Bryan Lyons’ “Just for Fun” toy store on Main street was busy last Thursday as an army of grandparents were in town for the day with their grandkids. The store has become a hotspot in town for kids of all ages, whether to purchase or window shop unique and collectible items. The store is filled wall to wall and floor to ceiling with all kinds of toys, both modern and antique. Last week, Lyons had a number of conversations with grandparents
who were delighted by some of his more vintage toys, just as their grandchildren were delighted with the newer ones. Lyons also runs Exit 13 Antiques, which will be holding its spring antique show at the Event Center in Malad. The show includes western crafts, antiques, collectibles, and “some new vendors this time, which should be pretty exciting,” Lyons said. The show is scheduled for Friday the 11th and Saturday the 12th from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Conversations with ranch kids
BY ALLISON ELIASON
Anyone that spends more than their fair share of time with kids will have a mine of hilarious conversations, funny one liners or just jaw dropping facts that kids their age just shouldn’t know. My own family has their own quotable quotes that always seem to fit the moment. Even after decades and years of maturing, some of those favorite juvenile quips resurface with just as much amusement.
My younger brother will never live down the conversation that started with, “... well I was walking along...” I don’t even remember all of the details except that he was walking towards the pond, not that far from the shop where someone must have been doing some mechanicing. He must have been walking with either great deliberation or in great contemplation because as he was swinging his arms with a little extra umph,the tool he had in hand suddenly flew out and plopped right in the pond.
Sometimes those conversations aren’t so much funny as amazing. Amazing that a kid so young could know so much, maybe even more than a grown adult. All too often, I forget that our home chats about ranch work aren’t the usual discussions families have.
Most recently I was reminded of this by my son's third grade teacher
who apparently was taken to school by my son who was astounded by all the things she didn’t know about ranching. That day he taught her all about the difference between the bulls and cows, the steers and the heifers, and he was very specific in his teaching.
When I picked him up early from school that day, she couldn’t help but giggle as she recounted their conversation. She didn’t know if she should be impressed with all he knew, ashamed with the little she knew, or worried about the details he had just taught his young classmates. Luckily for me, most of his class are ranch kids too, so I’m pretty confident they already knew most of those new vocab words.
I’ll admit that I have even had a conversation or two with my kids where they give me a bit of an education on ranch life. I’ve never been more proud and more annoyed than when my pre-k son would constantly correct me when I would call the tractor or implement by the wrong name. Even if I wasn’t completely wrong, if I didn’t use the exact right name he would make sure he explained the difference. I never called a backhoe a tractor again and never forgot to specify if it was an open-cab tractor or not.
Not long ago we had family visiting when our three year old said in an exasperated voice, “The pivot
nozzles are plugged again!” At first they laughed at the little boy being overly dramatic about something they were sure he nothing about until they realized that he knew exactly what was happening. And then they were laughing in amazement that better than understanding the problem, he knew exactly what to do to fix it!
This same little boy, obsessed with pivots, would constantly critique our neighbor farmer and ranchers and their irrigating practices. For one reason or another, he felt that the pivot should be going in a different direction, should be on if it was off, or even moving too fast. And then he would always finish his assessment with, “Right, Dad?!”
Sometimes we actually invite those surprising conversations on ourselves. Our nine year old boy has a mind for remembering anything about cows. It has taken us a few years to actually, really trust what he can remember, but now we know that if there is some long lost fact we need to recall about a random cow, he will know it. It's almost like a magic trick, I swear.
Of course there are those conversations with ranch kids that you hope to avoid. You know the ones, usually about the birds and the bees, or at our house, the bulls and the cows. While I don’t actually shy away from the conversation, I just hope and pray that it stays appropriate for their age
and that they never repeat it to their friends at school.
This conversation with my daughter actually took on a little twist and instead of the bulls and the cows, it was the studs and the mares. We were dropping off our mare to get bred when she got a front row seat in life’s animal reproduction class. As the stud mounted our horse she exclaimed, “What is he doing to her?!”
In the most general of terms, I explained that he was breeding her so that she could have a baby. She asked a few basic questions and then went silent. I could tell her mind was still mulling over things and waited for the next question. She couldn’t hold the question in any longer and slowly said, “Is that how people make babies too?!” “Yes, yes it is,” was all I could say as I tried to hold in my laugh because the disgusted face she was making.
Ranch kids don’t have the corner on funny conversations and surprising one liners, but I do have to admit that I find these a little extra endearing and right up my ally. From the cute and innocent funnies to the far more mature facts that they need to know, these ranchy discussions will always keep you on your toes. I only wish I could remember more, but on second thought, maybe it's better that I don’t.
WITH MANY OTHER TALENTED MUSICIANS AND POETS MARK
Photo courtesy of Jan Samanek, Phytosanitary Admission, Bugwood.org
Just for Fun owner Bryan Lyons will be hosting an antique show at the Event Center on April 11 and 12.
Evening of the Arts will feature student art
The 12th annual Evening of the Arts is an opportunity for student artists to display their creative works.
On Thursday, April 3, from 6:00 –8:00 p.m. at the Oneida County Event Center at the Fairgrounds, parents, friends, and community members will be able to experience the talents of our local students at this free event.
Malad Elementary School 4th and 5th grade students have been working very hard on their art projects. Teachers Jordan Cook, Lindsay Waldron, and Susan Clark have had their 4th grade students create chalk art pictures. Erika Johnson, Cinniman Allen, and Kallie Blaisdell have had their 5th grade students create pointillism art.
The art works of Malad Middle and High School art students have been created under the direction of Krystal Tavoian Fonnesbeck, the art teacher for both schools. A variety of media have been used by these students on their unique works of art.
The Malad High School culinary arts students of Shantel Tavoian will provide bags of flavored popcorn as grab-and-go refreshments.
The Oneida County Fairboard is accepting bid applications for the Groundskeeper Position for the Oneida County Fairgrounds.
The position will be a 1-year contract work period which will begin April 15th and continue through October 15th, and will pay $10,000. Co-applicants or a team of two applicants are welcome. Applications and a Job Description are available at the Oneida County Courthouse and at Diane Skidmore’s office up stairs, must be submitted by April 1, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. to: Oneida County Fairboard P.O. Box 13 Malad, ID 83252
The Malad High School Chamber Choir, under the direction of Foster Garrett and accompanied by Lorna Brignone, will provide a short music program about 7:00.
Other artists whose works will be featured at the Evening of the Arts are Robert Bullcreek (metal work), Anthon Burbidge (wood work), Stephanie Jones (wooden flower arrangements), Britney Leckie (photography), and Dan Lewis (oil painting).
Greeting cards featuring photographs of local scenes by local photographers will be available for purchase during the event.
Restaurants gift cards, car care products, gardening supplies, sports clothing and equipment, food treats, works of art, and baskets of other practical, beautiful, and unique gifts are among the items to be raffled in live and silent auctions during the evening. Everyone is invited to come and bid on gifts for themselves or others.
Note that the silent auction will be at 7:15 this year with the live auction tables closing at 7:00, 7:30, and 7:45.
All proceeds from the Evening of
the Arts will go toward the remodeling and upgrading of patient rooms and the purchase of new equipment for our local Hospital. The Eve-
CEMETERY CLEANUP April 18
Malad will start cleaning the City Cemetery of all flowers and decorative items from winter. If you want any of your items, please remove them by that time.
The Oneida County Fairboard is seeking bids for building an addition to the existing steer barn at the Oneida County Fairgrounds. The addition will be 72’ long, 30’ wide trusses, with a 16.5’ over hang. All potential bids should include a bid for labor and a separate bid for labor plus materials. All bids can be submitted to yahoobuckeroo@hotmail.com or mailed to OCFB P.O. Box 13 Malad, ID 83252. Bids are due Tuesday, April 1, 2025, by 5:00 p.m. For further questions, please call Ken Moss at 208.604.3032 or Eric Eliason at 208.840.1515.
DIABETES EDUCATION GROUP Thursday, March 28 1:30 p.m.
Contact Pamela Mills RD, LD, CDCES 208-766-2231 or email pamela.mills@oneidahospital.com
ning of the Arts is sponsored by the Nell J. Redfield Memorial Hospital Foundation and is its major fundraising event.
Artwork from Malad students will be on display during the Evening of the Arts. Last year’s event featured the work of dozens of students from local schools.
The Evening of the Arts features both a live and silent auction to raise money for the hospital.
Grandparents Only
Not recommended for parents or kids...
By Gramma Dot
Earliest memories. What are your earliest memories? We were taking a stroll down Memory Lane at Alice’s the other day while she was doing Grandma Red’s hair. We had been talking about getting tonsils out and Alice didn’t remember anything about her tonsils coming out, but she remembered the day before.
Back in the ‘50s, they checked you into the hospital the evening before the actual surgery for a tonsillectomy. Alice and her brother, Jerry, were both scheduled to have their tonsils removed and Dorothy, their mom, checked them into the hospital the night before. They were in their pajamas and all ready for bed. Dorothy got them settled for the night, or so she thought, then went home. Alice clearly remembers being on the top floor when she and Jerry decided they were going home, too. Now you must understand, home wasn’t just down the street. Home was a few miles out on Highway 38.
Alice was little, and Jerry was in elementary school. They waited until the nurse was out of sight, then
they took off down the back ramp. That back ramp is not your average architectural detail in a hospital. We can only be grateful they decided to walk and not take a wheelchair. Anyway, out the back they went and down the street to the Bannock Street Grocery, which used to stand next to where Central is now. There were two bikes parked in front and Jerry and Alice thought they would ride those bikes home.
However, for some reason, Alice doesn’t remember why, they decided to go into the store before they headed for home. That was a mistake. They didn’t think about the reality of living in Small Town USA. One of the shoppers recognized them and called Dorothy wondering why her two kids were in town in their pajamas when the sun was slipping over the west hills. It didn’t take Dorothy long to get to town, apprehend the duo and plant them back in the hospital, where they remained until surgery was over the next morning.
Now, that is a memory! Life is Good when you’ve got more to remember than just getting Jello when you lose your tonsils!
NEWS OF RECORD
ONEIDA COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
Victor Baccala, Chester, fail to properly secure child under 6 years or younger in safety restraint, $27.50, costs $56.50
Tobin Palmer, Malad, driving with expired license, $44.50, costs $56.50; operate motor vehicle without liability insurance, $75.00, costs $56.50
MALAD CITY
Kajun Watterson, Bluffdale, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50
IDAHO STATE POLICE
Nathaniel Fox Hendricks, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50
MAGISTRATE COURT
Everett Adkins, Malad, domestic battery, $212.50, costs $187.50, 90
ON THIS DAY
1794 The United States Government establishes a permanent navy and authorizes the building of six frigates
1836 First Mormon temple dedicated (Kirkland, Ohio)
1848 John Parker Paynard originates medicated adhesive plaster
1855 Canadian geologist Abraham Gesner patents Kerosene
1884 First long-distant telephone call, Boston-NY
1914 First successful non-direct blood transfusion is performed by Dr. Albert Justin in Brussels
1952 “Singin’ in the Rain”, musical comedy film directed by Gene Kelly and Stanley Donen, starring Gene Kelly and Debbie Reynolds, premieres at Radio City Music Hall in NYC
days jail, 87 days jail suspended, 3 days credit time served, 18 months probation – Agency: MCPD
Emma Marie Butterfield, Beaverton, use or possess drug paraphernalia with intent to use, $102.50, costs
$234.50, 6 months probation – Agency: ISP
Paula K Rich, Malad, fail to stop for damage accident or leaving the scene of accident, $142.50, costs $56.50 — Agency: OCSO
Raymond Williams, Malad, driving under the influence, $750.00, costs
$237.50, 90 days jail, 88 days jail suspended, 2 days credit time served, 90 days drivers license suspended, 12 months probation – Agency: ISP
SCHOOL MENU
Malad Elementary Breakfast
Monday March 31st- Cereal Assortment, Breakfast Bagel Pizza
Tuesday April 1st- Cereal Assortment, Mini Cinn Bagel
Wednesday April 2nd- Cereal Assortment, French Toast
Thursday April 3rd- Cereal Assortment, Chocolate Donut
Malad Middle & High School
Breakfast Monday March 31st- Cereal Assortment, Frudel
Tuesday April 1st- Cereal Assortment, Sausage Egg English Muffin
Wednesday April 2nd- Cereal Assortment, Mini Pancakes
Thursday April 3rd- Cereal Assortment, Bagel w/Cream Cheese
Malad Elementary Lunch
Monday March 31st-Burrito, Baked Fries, Food Choice Corn or Apple sauce
Tuesday April 1st- Chicken Drumstick, Baked Beans/ Breadstick, Food Choice Carrot Sticks, Peaches
Wednesday April 2nd- Homestyle Mash Pot Bowl, Roll, Food Choice Sliced Cucumbers, Pears
Thursday April 3rd- Ham & Chs Ripper, Chips
Malad Middle & High School
Lunch
Monday March 31st- Corn Dog, Mac & Chs, NO SALAD BAR, Food Choice Carrot Sticks or Peaches
Tuesday April 1st- Country Fried Steak, Mashed Potatoes/Roll Salad Bar, Food Choice, Green Beans, Pears
Wednesday April 2nd- Chicken Sandwich, Baked Fries, Salad Bar, Food Choice, Corn, Apple
Thursday April 3rd- Beef Teriyaki Bowl, Eggroll, Salad Bar, Food Choice, Broccoli, Pineapple
Tuesday Pinpoppers – 3/17/25
Malad Rock Products 33 11
Millstream Cutting 27 17
Nell J. Redfield Hospital 24 20
Hotel Malad 22 22
American Legion 21 23
Snips 20 24
Tipsy Pins 19 25
Ward’s ACE 10 34
High Game – Sara Sidwell 204, Marty Hill 227
1970 Ringo Starr releases his first solo album “Sentimental Journey”, a collection of pre-rock standards
1971 U.S. Supreme Court rules 8-1 that cops can’t randomly stop cars
1995 67th Academy Awards: “Forest Gump”, Jessica Lange & Tom Hanks win
2005 TV medical drama “Grey’s Anatomy” created by Shonda Rhimes starring Ellen Pompeo and Sandra Oh debuts on ABC
2023 World’s oldest tartan confirmed as up to 500 years old, after testing on material found 40 years earlier in Glen Affric bog, by experts at National Museums Scotland
High Series – Marty Hill 660, Sara Sidwell 532 Dennis Thomas League – 3/20/25
High Game – Kenna Roco
Steve Thomas 245
High Series – Danny Smith 569, Kenna Roco 533
Other 200 Games – Scott Searle 222, Travis Williams 210
BIRTHDAYS
Deborah Keller, March 21
Dylan Waldron, March 21
Michael Corbridge, March 22
Bryan Scott, March 22
John Tubbs, March 22
Gary Wakley, March 22
Nate Bosworth, March 22
Gaven Jones, March 22
Jesse Curtis, March 23
Patrick Evans, March 23
Neil Mortensen, March 23
Crystal Beck, March 24
Scott Clark, Jr., March 24
Scott Clark, March 24
Edwin Jones, March 24
T.C. Williams, March 24
Zoe Woodbridge, March 24
Kourtney Deschamps, March 25
Jayden Moon, March 25
Brent Romrell, March 25
Paula Romrell, March 25
Shelly Smith, March 25
Matt T. Williams, March 25
Brandon Hall, March 26
Douglas Crowther, March 26
Shawn’te Wolverton, March 26
Britlynn Hubbard, March 26
Challis Sweeten, March 26
James Glover, March 27
Lacey Orgill, March 27
David Reel, March 27
Lauri Ann Wright, March 27
Sue Braegger, March 28
Christine Jenkins, March 28
Elaine Mills, March 28
Rodney Tubbs, March 28
Rhonda Ward, March 28
Dale Ward, March 29
Jane Ann Ward, March 29
Jerry Bush, March 29
Sara Christiansen, March 29
Kurt Davis, March 29
Davis L. Evans, March 29
Jace Hummell, March 29
Joyce Nieffenegger, March 29
Mark Peterson, March 29
Clair Semrad, March 29
Garen Atkinson, March 30
Trinity Christophersen, March 30
Jason Corbridge, March 30
Brookelyn Daniels, March 30
Alex Lewis, March 30
Drew Pettis, March 30
Van Price, March 30
Sue Robbins, March 30
Zachary Sargent, March 30
Brianna Williams, March 30
Sherrie Wise, March 30
Danielle Daniels, March 31
Diane Daniels, March 31
Jonathan Daniels, March 31
Susan Eliason, March 31
Emily Steven, March 31
Tyler Baker, April 1
James Christensen, April 1
Wade Christophersen, April 1
Jarvis Jones, April 1
Heath Peterson, April 1
Logan Pfeiffer, April 1
Jeff Richins, April 1
Gary Shepherd, April 1
Harry Sherman, April 1
Lois Willie, April 1
Paul Evans, April 2
Mary Richards, April 2
Clinton Goddard April 2
Jake Hess, April 2
Lance Jones, April 2
Terrel Jones, April 2
Wacey Jones, April 2
Mary Anne Jones, April 3
Tracy Ward, April 3
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LOOKING BACK
5 YEARS AGO (2020)
At the monthly meeting of the Oneida School Board held on. March 17, the kindergarten teachers from Malad Elementary School were honored as the “Employees of the Month.” Naci Ball and Jennifer Brown were recognized for their efforts in teaching the youngest students in the District. Plaques honoring Naci and Jennifer will hang for the next month in the School District Office. They received gift cards and copies of the “Starfish” poem because they make a difference to each student.
It has been announced that Troy Allen was nominated and will receive the Silver Beaver, the council-level distinguished service award of the Boy Scouts of America. This will be the last award from the Malad district, since the district is now obsolete. Malad has been combined with several other units to create the south District.
The Malad High School Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) made a meaningful donation to the Ronald McDonald House in Salt Lake City. Several members of the NHS FCCLA have family who have benefited from the services provided by the Primary Children’s Hospital and have taken advantage of the hospitality the Ronald McDonald Family Room has available for family members. The group was thrilled to travel to Salt Lake City and participate in the “Adopt a Meal” project.
Bayla Tripp, a senior at Malad High School, signed her National Letter of Intent to continue her volleyball career past high school. Tripp signed to play at Western Wyoming Community College starting in the 2020 season. 10 YEARS AGO (2015)
On Saturday, March 28, a coalition of the Oneida County Interfaith Council and the Boy Scouts collected the following items from the local community: personal products, baby products, all purpose cleaners and paper products. Pictured in The Idaho Enterprise, Drayden Hess, Kyle Mills, Caleb Mills and River Mills are the first Boy Scouts to return with the donations and are placing them on a flat bed trailer.
The halls of the Malad Elementary School was packed on Thursday morning, March 26, with grandparents and great-grandparents who were attending school with their grandchildren for Grandparents’ Day.
Stone Elementary celebrated Grandparents’ Day on Tuesday, March 24. The students all prepared a report and a diorama to display for their grandparents.
The Dragonettes recently competed in the Idaho State Dance and Drill Competitions with their kick routine. Members of the team are Hailee Schwartz, Hope Blaisdell, Samantha Daniels, Justice Servoss, Rachel Green, Kylee Price, Kori Peterson, Kelsey Owens, and Sami Williams.
The Malad Chapter of Family Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) recently conduct-
ed a No Kid Hungry food drive for the Southeastern Idaho Community Action Agency (SEICAA) and encouraged families to eat a meal together AT THE TABLE as part of their National FCCLA Week celebration.
KJ’s Super Store won the Women’s Business Bowling Tournament. Pictured in The Idaho Enterprise are Lana Tripp, Emily Cudney, Tanya Hess and Raquel Buttars. 15 YEARS AGO (2010)
Junior Prom 2010 was held at Malad High School. The gym, commons, and foyer were transformed to fit the theme “In the Moment.”
The Junior Class selected three songs to depict their theme, “Hanging by a Moment,” by Lighthouse; “Before Its too Late,” by Goo Goo Dolls; and “Counting Stars,” by Sugar Colt.
Sgt. Tyler Reel returned from a two-year duty station in Okinawa in time to run the Annual Marine Corp Marathon in Washington, D.C. He is currently stationed in Twentynine Palms, California where he is an Instructor with Marine Corps Communication-Electronics School (MCCES) Company C.
Cpl. Kamas Reel returned from his second tour of Iraq. He recently re-enlisted in the USMC and is also stationed at Twentynine Palms, California. He is with the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat center, 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion, Delta Co. 3rd Pit. They are the sons of David and Mary Ann Reel.
April Fool’s day is alive and well in Malad. Neon colored signs are duct taped in town and along Highway 38. The signs read, “Holstein Sale, $1. Buy one; get one free. Contact Brent Howard.” Larry John from the Malad Motor Mart and those at Ward Feed were pleased to chip in by displaying the signs in their stores.
20 YEARS AGO (2005)
Brady Robbins and Trevor Price have been selected as the Co-Valedictorians for Malad High School’s Class of 2005. Selected as Co-Salutatorians are Steven Atkinson and Anneleise Dredge.
The top 10 percent has been selected for the Malad High School Class of 2005. The students earning this honor are Melanie Jacobson, Anneleise Dredge, Brady Robbins, Steve Atkinson, Trevor Price, Mekelle Christophersen and Ashlee Alder.
The top 25 percent academically of the Class of 2005 will be Sheryl Tubbs, Whitnee Wakley, Ashley Bingham, Stefanie Wittman, David Boel, Matt Thomas, Brett Panting, Kaylie Neal and Trevor Ward.
Elder Clair Semrad has accepted a call to serve as a missionary for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He will serve in the Virginia Richmond Mission.
Elder Semrad is the son of Jeff and Laurine Semrad, and a grandson of Clarence and Virginia Kent and the late Carole and Paul Semrad.
Elder Trevor Jones has recently returned from serving a two-year mission in the Sofia, Bulgaria Mission.
Trevor is the son of Terry and Mar-
sha Jones, and the grandson of Ajay and Betty Jones and Con and Roma Gene Alder.
Ron and Elda Mae Price will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on April 1, 2005. Ron and Elda Mae were married on April 1, 1955 in the Logan Temple.
30 YEARS AGO (1995)
The American Legion Auxiliary announced Girls’ State delegates for 1995. They include Lindsay Mustos, Tara Williams, Emily John and Kim Wittman. Alternate delegates are Shenell Madsen and Christa Evans.
Pink Ladies’ President Donna Vanderwood presented donation checks to Oneida Hospital Administrator Robert Kent, and to Long Term Care Center activity directors, Jessie Hubbard and Euarda Daniels.
Lou Ann Thomas is honored by West One Bank as their “Loan Officer of the Year.”
Delton Ward is pictured in The Idaho Enterprise receiving his prize money from Master Gardener Alvin Davis for winning one of the big tree awards in the Big Tree Contest sponsored by the Oneida County Extension Garden School. Delton’s Cottonwood Poplar measured 20 feet 4 inches around at 4.5 feet from the ground. Billy Christiansen was winner of the tallest tree award. The Black Poplar reached 98 feet in the air.
40 YEARS AGO (1985)
Plans to utilize the old high school building as a middle school were abandoned by the Oneida School Board at their monthly meeting on March 18. A report from L. H. Ballif Associates, Inc., consulting engineers, gave structural and electrical inspection results.
According to Superintendent Howard May there was a recommended $47,000 worth of electrical corrections that could be made but he felt not all of this estimate was necessary and that there was “really no problem” that couldn’t be remedied.
The structural report was a bit more significant. The building, built in 1921, has a few large cracks in the walls, probably caused by or was enhanced by the earthquake in 1975. The structure has no steel reinforcing in the concrete work, nor is there steel within the brick walls. The one-inch thick web members in the trussed rafters are bowing. The roof is “floating” type roof, which means it is not attached to the walls. According to the report, “It is my (L. H. Ballif) opinion that this building is in reasonably sound condition to resist vertical loads.” However, with the aforementioned deficiencies and the age of the building, “as most other buildings of this vintage, would perform poorly in a strong earthquake.”
The Cherry Creek Ward is kicking-off its planned Centennial Celebration. The Celebration boasts a very special statistic, the Cherry Creek Ward Chapel is the oldest chapel in weekly use in the whole church’s currently used chapels. According to Monica Price, it is hoped that there will be new coverage by the Church News.
Brad Reid, son of Rita Reid and Frank Reid, received word Tuesday, March 26, that his balloon (released along with every other Malad Elementary students’ on March 20) has
been found in Minnesota, more than 1,000 miles away.
Jon Ward, Malad High German teacher, announced the names of those students who placed high in various levels at the Foreign Language Fair in Pocatello.
First place German poster-David Broadhead; third place German SkitPaul Atkinson, David Broadhead, Jason Rich, Jason Jones, Tricia Hill, Karen Jones, Chuck Moon, Curtis Morrison, Chris Parry, Jared Cowlishaw, Heather Davis and Steven Lloyd; first year, second place, Stella Jaussi, and third place, Chris Parry; fourth year, second place, Chuck Moon; third place, Steven Lloyd; and third place, Curtis Morrision.
50 YEARS AGO (1975)
Jill Ward, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jon C. Ward, Sr., was crowned Miss Malad of 1976. Jill received her crown from Miss Malad of 1975, Lorie Jenson, at the 25th Miss Malad Pageant Saturday night. Malad Lions Club sponsors the event.
Oneida County residents were severely shaken by an earthquake Thursday at 8:31 p.m. but there were no serious injuries and damages were comparatively light for a quake registering between 6.0 and 6.4 on the Richter Scale.
Epicenter of the Thursday quake has been determined to be in the lower end of Pocatello Valley where damage is most apparent.
Grocery stores appeared like “disaster areas” as stacked cans toppled from shelves and displays.
Several large plate glass windows were broken in business places on Main and Bannock Streets, and two windows were reported broken at the Presbyterian Church.
An Idaho State building inspector has checked school buildings here, according to Jerry Esplin, Malad High School principal. The chimney was damaged above the roof line and taken down to that point; a few radiators were ripped from walls, and some cracks appeared or were made more prominent, but no structural damage occurred, Mr. Esplin said. In the auditorium, a panel was popped from the wall, slightly injuring Kena Lee Kent, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bob Hess, as she watched the Miss Malad Pageant practice.
60 YEARS AGO (1965)
Mr. and Mrs. Dale Vaughan were notified this week that their son, Elder Mark D. Vaughan, missionary for the LDS Church in Germany, has been called to serve as mission secretary for the Bavarian Mission with headquarters in Munich, West Germany. Sherman Facer, son of the late Willard Facer, will leave next week to serve in Italy with the U.S. Air Force. His family will join him there later. The Malad Stake MIA presented the musical, “Alice In Wonderland”, at the Stake Building Saturday night. Cast members and parts portrayed were as follows: Alice,
Rozie Jones; White Rabbit, Lonnie Gleed; Silk Worm, Jeff Jones; Tweedle Dum, Karaleen Kay; Tweedle Dee, Molly Illum; Mad Hatter, Tom Perkins; March Hare, Mark Grover; Queen of Hearts, Shaundel Taylor; The Cheshire Cat was made by Curt Elcock, operated by Lynn Hadfield and the voice was by Lonnie Gleed.
10 YEARS AGO (2015) The Dragonettes recently competed in the Idaho State Dance and Drill Competitions with their kick routine. Members of the team are (front, left to right) Hailee Schwartz, Hope Blaisdell, Samantha Daniels, (back) Justice Servoss, Rachel Green, Kylee Price, Kori Peterson, Kelsey Owens, and Sami Williams.
50 YEARS AGO (1975) Jill Ward, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jon C. Ward, Sr., wears the Miss Malad of 1974 crown and displays her trophy and gift of roses. Jill received her crown from Miss Malad of 1975, Lorie Jensen, at the 25th Miss Malad Pageant Saturday night. Malad Lions Club sponsors the event.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR ZONING AMENDMENT AND NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS
NOTICE is hereby given that an application for a zoning amendment 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. The applicant’s name, location of the proposal, and summary are as follows:
1. Applicant(s):
Thomas Market, Inc. 170 S Main Street Malad City, Idaho 83252
B&D Properties, LLC E-Z Management, LLC 150 N Main Street Malad City, Idaho 83252
2.Location of the Subject Property:
184 S Main Street, Malad City, Idaho 83252. 170 S Main Street, Malad City, Idaho 83252
Legal Description:
RP0080700: T-1948
BLOCK H MALAD CITY
RP0080602A: T05 l 67
BLOCK H MALAD CITY
RP0080605A: T-5660 T-5661 T-5054 BLOCK H MALAD CITY
3. Summary of Proposal: Applicant requests a zoning change for the subject parcel from residential to commercial.
WHEREFORE, PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing will be held on Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. before the Malad
Planning and Zoning Commission, 59 Bannock Street, Malad City, Idaho 83252, to hear, review, discuss, deliberate upon and take public comment upon the application for zoning amendment described above.
ALSO PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing will be held on Wednesday, May 14, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. before the Malad City Council, 59 Bannock Street, Malad City, Idaho 83252, to hear, review, discuss, deliberate upon and take public comment upon the application for zoning amendment 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 zoning amendment as described above. Materials and information related to the application for a zoning amendment can be reviewed at Malad City Hall during normal office hours.
DATED this 17th day of March, 2025.
JOAN W. HAWKINS, Mayor, Malad City, Idaho
ATTEST:
SUSAN J. WITTMAN, City Clerk #5699-03-27-04-03-25-T2
New Thermal Vent in Yellowstone
The AP reports that “a new thermal vent spewing steam in the air at Yellowstone National Park is gaining attention, mainly because it’s visible from a road rather than any significant change in the park famous for its thousands of geysers, hot springs and bubbling mud pots.” The report goes on to explain that in April when car tourism is opened, tourists will be able to view the new steam column from a pullout as long as it remains active. It’s located in an area about a mile north of the Norris Geyser Basin. The vent was noticed
by scientists last summer, who measured the steam at 171-degrees venting from the base of a hill. “A thin coat of gray mud confirmed the vent was new, according to a recent online post by scientists with the Yellowstone Volcano Observatory overseen by the U.S. Geological Survey. The new steam plume is located within a 200-foot (60-meter) area of warm ground and appears to be related to hot water that surfaced as a new feature 700 feet (215 meters) away in 2003,” according to the report.
School Board Report for March
The monthly meeting of the Oneida School Board was held on March 18, following a work session. Robert Hannah, Principal of Malad Middle School, was honored as the “Employee of the Month.” (See accompanying article.) The Malad Middle School Science Bowl Team was also honored for winning 1st place at the Idaho Western Regional Middle School Science Bowl competition, making them eligible to compete in the National Science Bowl competition in Washington, DC, in April.
Public Input
About 15 students, led by Jefferson Buttars as the spokesperson, were present to support a proposal to end the hat ban policy in the schools. Jefferson read a statement, listing reasons for allowing students to wear hats in school, and presented a signed petition to the Board.
Tiffany Jones, former Malad teacher, read a statement in support of the music programs in Malad schools. She emphasized the importance of music as part of the education program for all students.
Discussion
Abbie Goddard and Kami Willie came before the Board to advocate for a cheer program at Malad Middle School. They emphasized that a middle school program would build and improve the high school cheer program. When Malad Middle School had a cheer program, 30-40 students came out to learn the routines; all students were able to participate. If the program is to succeed, a cheer coach would be needed because of the number of practices, especially if the cheer team performs at all middle school sports events, not just basketball as in the past. Abbie and Kami were asking for a stipend for the middle school cheer coach because of the time the position will require. Superintendent Jon Abrams stated that he sympathized with the request but that all financial decisions would have to wait until legislative actions impacting schools were finalized in this session.
Administrator Reports
Superintendent Abrams reported that he and Terri Sorensen, administrator of the Idaho Home Learning Academy Charter School, had spent two days in Boise, educating legislators about IHLA. There is great concern on the part of some legislators about the low achievement data for IHLA students. If test scores do not improve to show growth in student learning, IHLA may be disbanded or removed from being administered as a charter school under Oneida School District.
Mr. Abrams reported that the February bond payment had been made and that funds were available for the September payment. As soon as the legislative session is over and the District has information about its financial future, public meetings will be held about the financial status of the District, particularly in regard to bond payments for the new elementary school.
Ms. Jeanie Reeder, Principal of Stone School, reported that all students improved their reading scores and that all students showed growth in math during the past month. The Daughters of the Utah Pioneers plan to come to the school to demonstrate pioneer skills. The Stone students
Summer Help
will come into Malad for the Ag Days program, sponsored by the Malad High School ag department.
Ms. Sarah McIntyre, Principal of Malad Elementary School, reported that parent-teacher conferences have concluded. She thanked the PTO for organizing the Spring Book Fair for Grandparents’ Day, which is March 20. The talent show will be presented as part of Grandparents’ Day.
Mr. Robert Hannah, Principal of Malad Middle School, noted the success of the Science Bowl Team in winning the Regional Science Bowl. He reported that all students enjoyed and learned from the theater arts experience at the Eccles Theater in Logan. He also noted that Sawyer Beutler shot 25 of 25 at the Regional Hoops Shoot to advance to Nationals. At the middle school boys’ basketball tournament, the 7th grade took 1st place, and the 8th grade took 2nd place. Over 100 students are out for track.
Mr. Dallan Rupp, Principal of Malad High School, reported that the accreditation process, including site visits, was over and that the report would be received soon. The accreditation team made some suggestions, including that scholarship information be communicated better to students and that assessment data be used to improve teaching and learning. He congratulated the Academic Team for placing 3rd at the Idaho Western Regional High School Science Bowl competition. At the FCCLA District competition, all Malad students received scores that qualified them to go to State. At the District Music Contest, 10 of 15 students qualified to go to State. He also reported that Joshua Pickett placed 1st in his category at State BPA and qualified for Nationals. Bayli Nesbit took 3rd at the State HOSA competition and qualified for Nationals in Tennessee.
Policies and Action Items
The new student attendance policy was approved for a first reading. It replaces two policies that the Board voted to delete. Changes to the current policy related to transporting students were approved. A policy about evaluation of non-certified staff was approved for a first reading. After final approval, all policies will be posted on the School District website: www.oneidaschooldistrict.org.
The Board approved an overnight trip for the softball team to go to Wendell and Declo on April 25-26. Approval was granted to Josh Pickett to attend the BPA National Leadership Conference on May 7-11 in Orlando, Florida. The Board approved the Middle School Science Bowl Team to go to the National Competition in Washington, DC, in April; all expenses will be paid by the U.S. Department of Energy. (Chalae Teeples recused herself because of her son being on the Science Bowl Team.)
The Board approved putting the school bond on the May ballot because of the need to extend the bond repayment time. Public meetings will be held once the Idaho legislative session concludes and the impact of various school finance measures on Oneida School District is known.
The following personnel were approved by the Board, pending their passing the State-mandated background check: Jaren Hall as a substitute teacher; Ty Price as Malad High School athletic director; and Erika Johnson to transfer from Malad Elementary School to Malad Middle School.
School BoardEmployee of the Month
Robert Hannah, current Malad Middle School Principal and former Malad Elementary School Principal and Counselor, was honored as the Oneida School District “Employee of the Month” at the monthly meeting of the Oneida School Board on Tuesday, March 18. Carlean Tubbs, Malad Middle School Administrative Assistant, said the following:
“Mr. Hannah has been the principal at Malad Middle School for the last 7 years. . . .A bonus for working with Mr. Hannah is his incredible sense of humor and sarcasm. .. . When he makes morning announcements, it means we get to start the day with a laugh.”
Carlean went on to read quotes from some of the staff:
“He is so supportive of his teachers and has our backs when it comes to following through on discipline matters. He truly cares so much about this school, the students, and his teachers and staff.” Ty Price
“Mr. Hannah is great. He is a wonderful boss because he is supportive and positive. He always shows immense gratitude for everything we do to help the students in our school” Becky Moss
“Bob is great. He was my first principal when I was fresh out of college. He asked me to take the job at the middle school. He has confidence in my knowledge and abilities. He is always willing to listen and help to find a solution when there is an issue.” Angie Thompson
“Mr. Hannah has a special ability wherein he shows by words and actions that he has all the confidence in the world in those that he works with. As a new teacher myself, I have had my fair share of bouts with confidence in what I was doing and trying to accomplish, but later, Mr. Hannah would catch me in my class-
room or in the hallway and express how pleased he was with my work and efforts. Having someone believe in you the way Mr. Hannah does, has motivated me time and time again to keep working harder and striving to be better.” Joe Miller
“The thing that I love most about Mr. Hannah is that he cares about me as a person. He’s interested in my life and my family, and He is a great principal and friend.”
Aaron Gibbons.
“Mr. Hannah is always friendly and approachable. He does a great job of letting his staff know that he appreciates us and the work we do for our students. We will miss him.”
Meagan Gleckler
“I know Mr. Hannah always has my back. He listens to his teachers and focuses on the things that matter most.” Kathy Atkinson
“Mr. Hannah has been one of the best people to work with. He constantly cares for his students and staff. It has been the best chance to learn, grow and improve with him as a leader.” Brady Price
“I’ve really enjoyed working with and for Mr. Hannah. I think often about how glad I am to be a part of MMS. I’ve held a job since I was 15 and never has a “Boss” made me feel more important, valued and appreciated!!” Tia Talbot
“I will be forever grateful to Bob Hannah for welcoming me into the Malad Middle School family-office and all! If I ever need a listening ear, a good laugh, or just good sound advice- Bob is always there.”
Christy Jenkins
In recognition of the honor, Mr. Hannah received a plaque, a restaurant gift card, and a copy of the “Starfish” poem for “making a difference for the one.”
OBITUARY
William Brent Thorpe
April 13, 1941 ~ March 13, 2025
On Thursday, March 13, 2025, the reverence in heaven was interrupted when William Brent Thorpe was reunited with his sweet Ann. Can you get kicked out of Heaven for not knowing how to whisper (something he couldn’t do)?
Our beloved Dad, Grandfather, Great Grandfather and Best Friend, William Brent Thorpe, passed away at the age of 83 at his home. We made sure that they took him out “feet first” as he said that was the only way he was ever leaving his home of 48 years.
William Brent Thorpe was born on April 13, 1941, in Malad, Idaho to William “Bill” Thorpe and Reva Jones Thorpe. He was the oldest of 6 children. He grew up in Malad, Idaho and worked with his father and brothers in the family business of Thorpe Coal. He worked summers on Sweeten’s farm and also at the Sinclair gas station in Malad.
Sports were a big part of his youth. Brent played Football, Basketball, Baseball and ran Track. He lettered in all 4 sports all 3 years of high school while also playing the cornet in the marching band at halftime! He was awarded the Best Athlete Award for Malad High School in 1959, an honor that meant a lot to him. In 1956, he played on the Malad 3rd Ward Softball team coached by his Dad. They finished 2nd in the All-Church Softball Tournament. In 1957, at the age of 16, at the Dude Ranch Cafe in Malad, Idaho he saw Ann Garner, a new girl in town and wanted to know who she was. He and his friends drove by her house, and he sent his friend, Speed Evans to knock on her door and ask her if she wanted to go for a ride with them (because he was too shy to ask her himself). From then on, he was spending all his free time with her. They dated for 3 years.
After his graduation from High School, he followed her to Salt Lake City and attended LDS Business College where he played basketball. He was also selected as “Most Preferred Male” (much to Ann’s chagrin).
The mission age had recently changed to 19 years old, and Brent decided to serve a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Ann supported that decision and waited for him to return. He was called to serve in the Central States Mission. Brent was the first to serve a mission in his family. He said his mission made a huge impact on his life, and his decision to serve was a great example to his family, inspiring many others to serve missions. Six days after his return, he married Ann Mathews Garner for time and all eternity in the Logan Temple on September 14, 1962, the busiest day in the temple’s history.
Donna Mae Riding Waldron, 90, passed away March 24, 2025, at the Heritage Home in Preston, Idaho. Services will be held on Saturday, March 29, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. in the Malad Second Ward Chapel, 20 S. 100 W., Malad. A viewing will be held Saturday from 2-2:45 p.m. at the church. Burial will be in the Samaria Cemetery. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at webbmortuary.com
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Through the years they added four beautiful children: Kimberly, Todd, Molly and Paige and eventually their spouses, Gary, Lisa, Stefan and Greg. Family was everything to him. He loved spending time with and supporting his kids, grandkids and great grandkids in their various activities.
Brent worked for Albertson’s, American Greetings and then finished his career as a Sales Rep for Zellerbach Paper Company, retiring after 34 years in April of 2004.
Brent was a lifelong faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Days Saints. He had a strong testimony and never wavered in his beliefs. He held many church callings including serving in the Young Men’s program, Scouting, as a High Priest Group Leader as well as serving in a YSA Bishopric. He also served with Ann as a Service Missionary at the Lindon Bishop’s Storehouse for many years. After Ann passed away he continued to serve until his health would not allow it.
Things he loved: Ann, his hometown of Malad, Idaho, Yellowstone Park, apple fritters, Dr. Pepper, “Cutlers” (Culvers), chocolate cake in milk, cinnamon rolls, and he nev -
er met a donut he didn’t like. He loved classic cars and trucks- he knew every old car and what make, model and year they were. He loved giving advice - even when it was not asked for. He loved Pete Rose and shared his birthday with him. He inherited his Grandpa Jones’ 1949 Red Chevy truck, and it meant a lot to him. He loved riding and caring for his horses Blaze, Crooked and Utahna. He loved watching, playing and talking about all sports especially BYU, the Utah Jazz, and the Yankees with his kids and grandkids. He loved to sit on his front porch with the “Best View of Mount Timpanogos” and watch what everyone in the neighborhood was doing as well as talking to all the neighbors who walked by. He loved and missed his cabin in Star Valley, Wyoming that he built himself with his son, brothers and sonsin-law. He loved spending every Wednesday night with his grandkids eating dinner, laughing and watching their favorite shows. He loved to tickle his grandkids and great grandkids but didn’t know how to do it softly. He often wondered why no one laughed or would come close enough for him to grab. He taught his grandkids to “put up your dukes” and that your left fist was “6 months in the hospital” and the right fist was “sudden death”! He mowed his own lawn until last year and hated to give it up. He felt no one could mow his lawn as well as he did. He read every Louis L’Amour book written and even carried a list in his wallet to make sure he didn’t buy a duplicate. He loved country music, John Wayne and all Western movies. In his later years he loved spending time on Facebook to see what everyone was doing. His survivors include his children: Kimberly (Gary) Stewart, Todd (Lisa) Thorpe, Molly (Stefan) Chatwin, Paige (Greg) Judy; grandchildren: Chase (Shelby) Stewart, Austin (Kiana) Stewart, Jordan Stewart, Madison Stewart, Ellie (Landen) Carlson, Brenton (Harley) Thorpe, Dane Thorpe, Beckam Thorpe, Meg Chatwin, Addie (Wes) Asi, Hayden Chatwin, Porter Chatwin, Britton Judy, Sadie (Jack) Jeppson, William Judy, Elder Gabriel Judy and Mackay Judy; great grandkids: Bennett Stewart, Jeter Stewart, Garner Stewart, Etta Stewart, Margot Stewart, Lyla Stewart, Madden Stewart, Coco Carlson, Romeo Carlson and Lulu Asi; siblings, Sondra Sue (George) Dryer, Linda Eddington, Peggy (Terrill) Schwartz, Brad (Suzanne) Thorpe, Brooks (Loa Dawn) Thorpe. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ann Mathews Garner Thorpe; parents, William Thorpe and Reva Jones Thorpe; granddaughter, Samantha Ann Judy and brother, Bart Jones Thorpe. A visitation was held on Thursday, March 20, 2025, from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. at the Orem Timpview 5th Ward chapel located at 865 W. 1000 N. Orem, Utah. Funeral services were held on Friday, March 21, 2025, at 12:00 P.M. following a visitation from 10:00 to 11:30 A.M. at the same location.
William Brent Thorpe
Current Malad Middle School Principal Robert Hannah, with superintendent Jon Abrams, will soon take over as high school principal.
ONEIDA COUNTY WEEKLY EVENTS
March 27 - April 2, 2025
SENIOR CITIZENS’ CORNER
April is NATIONAL GARDEN MONTH, so let’s get ready! We are beginning to enjoy warmer, sunnier weather in southeast Idaho, finally! Many of us are beginning to clean up our yards/gardens, buying potting soil, or planting seedlings indoors. It’s important that we take a few steps in prep successful garden season:
• Prepare a list of produce that grows easily in our area
o Apples, Peaches, Raspberries, Blueberries, etc.
o Zucchini, Carrots, Tomatoes, Jalapenos, Cabbage, et,
• Know when to plant your seeds or plants
o Generally, we see the last “frost” happening in our area around May. I encourage you to start your indoor seedlings NOW, and to transplant/plant outside right around Memorial Day
• Be aware that some produce are considered invasive and can easily spread. Be sure to keep them contained (In garden beds or pot planters)
o Tomatillo
o Garlic Mustard
Seasonal foods in April?
• Artichoke
• Limes
• Mangos
• Strawberries
● Free MNT (Medical Nutrition Therapy) services available in person, or via telephone with our registered dietitian Vanessa (habla español), services also available in Spanish. Ask your center staff for details today!
○ Please reach out to our site for help with the following:
April 1 - Birthday Day, Roast/ Pork, Fruit/veggie, Potatoes/Corn, Dessert
April 3 - Sweet and Sour chicken, fried rice/beans, fruit cocktail, breadsticks, dessert
April 8 - Taco Salad, Fruit/Veggie, Dessert
April 10 - Lasagna, Green Beans, Peaches, Dessert
Zesty Lentil Soup
Ingredients
• 2 cups lentils, any color
• ½ cup onion, diced
• ½ cup tomato, diced
• 1 jalapeno, seeded and diced (optional)
• 2 large cloves of garlic, minced
• 1 tsp salt ( more or less as desired)
Directions
In a large pot, bring 6 cups of water to a light boil and add salt. Rinse lentils and add to boiling water. Set the timer to 30 minutes. While lentils are cooking, work on dicing all the produce listed. Once 20 minutes have passed, and there are 10 minutes left on the timer, add all the produce items to the pot. Once the timer goes off , turn off the soup and let it rest for 15 minutes. Enjoy!
Optional toppings: cilantro, cracked black pepper, cheese, etc.
Optional pairings: Quesadilla, tortilla chips, crackers, etc.
■ New medical diagnosis i.e. cancer, diabetes, difficulty swallowing, weight loss, altered taste, fatigue, etc.
■ Food resources - Food banks, pantries, programs, etc.
■ Menu planning, budgeting, and recipe ideas
April 15 - Pork Chops, Potatoes/ Corn, Oranges, Dessert
April 2 - Beef Stroganoff over noodles, Carrots, Fruit Cocktail, Dessert
April 4 - Tomato Basil Soup, Ham Sandwiches, Mandarin Oranges, Dessert
April 9 - Birthday Dinner
Roast Beef, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Rolls, Dessert
April 11 - Chicken Haystacks, Peaches, Dessert
April 16 - Enchilada Casserole,
April 17 - Smash Burger, Fries, Green Beans, Dessert
April 22 - Chicken, Cheesy Potatoes, Mixed Veggies, Peaches, Dessert
April 24 - Deli Sandwich, Chips, Noodle Salad, Dessert
April 29 - Shredded Pork Sandwich, Baked Beans, Potato Salad, Dessert
Salad Bar, Pears, Dessert
April 18 - French dip sandwiches, 3 Bean Salad, Applesauce, Dessert
April 23 - Salisbury Steak, Mashed Potatoes, Stewed Tomatoes, Rolls, Dessert
April 25 - Navajo Tacos, Fruit Salad, Dessert
April 30 - Sweet & Sour Chicken, Assorted Veggies, Mandarin Oranges, Dessert
Girl Scouts Celebrate 113 Years
BY KRISTY ZAHN
Last Friday the Girl Scouts of Malad celebrated the 113th anniversary of the formation of the Girl Scout movement with a birthday party. The actual anniversary was March 12, but due to that falling in the midst of cookie season, the celebration was delayed.
The girls had an enjoyable afternoon of party games, a craft, Girl Scout trivia and a Girl Scout themed Kim’s game (observation and memory) that has been played by Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts and Girl Guides around the world. Pancake flipping was one of the favorite games by far. This was a game that was popular when Juliette Gordon Low (founder of Girl Scouts) was a child. The girls had to flip the pancake and catch it using only the plate. One girl had a record of over 200 flips before she dropped it. Others increased the difficulty by standing on one foot and flipping. After a rendition of Happy Birthday, the girls got to enjoy a cupcake in honor of the Girl Scouts Anniversary.
FFA competes at Districts
The Malad FFA Chapter competed in the South Eastern Idaho District FFA LDE this past week. An individual or team competed in every event at Bear Lake High School.
The team for Parliamentary Procedure placed 4th, and included Mary Moss, Carter Smith, Lyndee Nimer,
Trevor Allen, BreElle Ferree, and Jaxson Blaisdell.
In the Extemporaneous Public Speaking event, Lyndee Nimer placed 2nd.
And in the Prepared Public Speaking category, Mary Moss placed 3rd.
In last week’s edition of Hometown Heroes we mistakenly said Coach Terry Jones won a state championship - he has 6 state championship titles and 4 runners up.
100 Years of Fantastic Service!
Shout out to our fabulous Hospital100 years of wonderful care and skill.
You are the heart of our town, and your work is profound and we thank you because we’re alive still Our doctors have always been amazing, Dr. Mabey, Garst, Goodenough, Johnson and staff. They’ve handled each crisis with knowledge and skill and worked so hard on our behalf. Now look back in History. Just maybe your kin was saved by that amazing crewAnd you are enjoying life that you loveBecause the Hospital was there for you!
We give a Huge Shout Out to the Nell J Redfield Foundation -
They have kept us “State of the Art” Your love and kindness to our hospital is evident in every thought. So today our hospital, the doctors and staff - are absolutely The Best of the Best. With John Williams as Administrator and “Favorite Son” Your expertise will pass any test. So, through 100 Years of excellent service and countless hours of care, Our Hearts are full of gratitude for always being there. A GREAT BIG SHOUTOUT TO ALL OF YOU!
Thanks, The Horsley Family, whom you’ve saved may times.
Softball Dominance as Lady Dragons win 4
BY ALLISON ELIASON
It’s been all W’s for the Lady Dragon softball team. With four more wins against three teams, it’s clear that the MHS team is off to a dominating start to their 2025 season. When asking Head Coach Bri Adams about the team’s first few weeks to the season she replied, “I’m just super proud of them and hope they keep this dominant ball rolling the rest of the season!”
The Lady Dragons braved the cold Wednesday, March 19 to host the Sugar-Salem Diggers. Malad took the lead in the bottom of the first inning after Rigley Peterson stole her way around the bases before Teagan Daniels hit a single to bat her in. Daniels and Kialey Pickett added two more runs before the close of the inning.
The Diggers finally put points up on the scoreboard in the third inning, but their two runs weren’t enough to pull ahead. Over the final four innings of the game, the Lady Dragons punched in three more runs to win 6-2. Liddia Gonzalez and Peterson split time in the pitcher’s circle. Together they allowed 2 runs on 6 hits, walking 3 and striking out 14 of the 32 batters they faced. Brylee Oglesbee led from behind the plate with 3 at bats, 2 hits, and 3 RBIs. In the field Tylee Venable snagged 5 putouts while Logan Maroney tallied 10 putouts from behind the plate.
Friday, March 21, the Lady Dragons had their second matchup against the Snake River Panthers. After their first faceoff and quick win, Coach Adams said, “They’ll give us a run at their field for sure.” Malad came into the game prepared for a challenge but found that even with a home field advantage, the Panthers were no match for the Lady Dragons.
In the opening inning, Malad put up 3 runs, followed by 5 runs in the second, and 2 in the third. Snake River managed to hold the MHS team scoreless in the fourth inning, but they more than made up for it in the fifth and final inning as they put 11 runs across the plate.
Bostyn Combs had a big night behind the plate, scoring 4 runs on 3
hits on 5 at bats, while also tallying 4 RBIs. Peterson, pitcher for the Lady Dragons against the Panthers, allowed only a single hit, walking zero batter while striking out 11.
The Lady Dragons ended their week of games with a double header in Malad against the Marsh Valley Eagles. Gonzalez started the game off with three strikeouts to put the Lady Dragons on the field. Unfortunately, their offense only amounted to 1 run in the first inning. Back on defense, Malad put up three quick outs on three batting Marsh Valley attempts to get them back behind the plate. With two outs against them, the Lady Dragons suddenly turned up the hitting to add four runs and put them up 5-0.
In the bottom of the third, Malad loaded the bases with a double by Hadley Summers, a single by Gonzalez, and a free base for Venable. Oglesbee stepped up to the plate, patiently waiting for her pitch. After three tosses outside the strike zone, the Eagle pitcher threw one just right for Oglesbee to slam over the fence for her first home run of the season. Punching in her teammates ahead of her, Oglesbee put the score at 9-0 before Aubrey Shulz added a final run. Marsh Valley managed 2 runs in the top of the fourth inning, but Malad responded with 5 more runs of their own to call the game and take the victory 15-2.
Taking an immediate rematch, the game began with both teams going scoreless in the opening inning. But then Malad’s hitting took off with a single by Maroney to bat in Oglesbee. Peterson followed with a double to bat in Karlee Blaisdell, courtesy runner for Maroney, then a single by Daniels to bat in Peterson, a single by Summers to bat in Daniels, and a ground ball by Sarah Toone to punch in Combs and Summers to make the score 6-0. Malad added 7 more runs before ending the game in the bottom of the 5th inning 13-3.
The Lady Dragons next play on Tuesday, April 1 against the Logan, Utah Grizzlies. The Grizzlies are sure to give them a challenge that will only help to up their game.
Members of the Malad Girl Scouts troop celebrate the 113th anniversary of the formation of the Girl Scouts with various activities and treats.
BriElle Ferree, Lyndee Nimer, Mary Moss, Carter Smith, Jaxon Blaisdell, Trevor Allen.
MHS hosts first track meet of season
BY ALLISON ELIASON
Hosting their first meet of the season, the Malad Track and Field hit the ground with their 2025 season. While it is early in the season, Head Coach Caleb Williams shared, “This was a good first meet! Both our boys and girls teams look very promising this season.”
Friday, March 21, the MHS team held their annual invitation meet competing against teams from American Falls, Bear Lake, Marsh Valley, North Gem, Ririe, and Star Valley. In the men’s division, Star Valley took first place with 183.25 points, followed by Ririe with 175 points, and Malad in third place with 126 points. Star Valley also took first place in the women’s division with 141.5 points. In a tie for second place, Malad and Marsh Valley both earned 135 points.
Coach Williams mentioned several highlights of the meet, commenting
first on how proud he is of the work and effort the athletes and coaches are putting into the start of the season. He said, “We had some really good relay teams, including our boys medley that took first place, run by Matt Briscoe, Braun Nalder, Parker Price, and Boston Burbidge. Our girls 4X100 also took first place, made up by Brielle Bastian, Samantha Shrenk, Annika Wright, and Halie Palmer.
“Some other first place finishers were Braun Nalder in the pole vault (12’) and triple jump (41’ 4”) as well as Halie Palmer in the 200 m (28.08s). Some other highlights included Kaycee Vanable tying the school record in pole vault with a jump of 8’ 6”.
“Although it was cold, we were very excited to be able to host our home meet. It was great to get our first times and marks in all of our events.”
The MHS track team will next compete in the Cougar Classic meet at Firth High School on Thursday, April 3.
Malad Invitational Meet Thursday, March 20, 2025
Malad HS Track, Idaho Top 10 Results
4x200 Relay 3. Easton Green, Kyson Willie, Justin Toone, & Brady Showell 1:40.44
7. Evan Colton, Jaxton Price, River Taylor, & Mason Ball 1:52.05
4x400 Relay
4. Caden Jeppson, Jaxon Blaisdell, Parker Price, & Trigger Jones 4:04.38
7. Carter Smith, Brycen Talbot, Levi Angell, & Zach Reiss 4:09.10 SMR 1600m - [200-200-400-800] 1. Matt Briscoe, Braun Nalder, Brycen Talbot, & Boston Burbidge 3:58.82
Put
Mordecai Charles 35’ 1 PR
Justin Toone 111’ 1 PR
Gabe Hooste 93’ 7 PR
Jump
Jes Schow
Aezlyn Summers 2:50.58 PR
Meters 8. Ellie Angell 6:27.96 PR 3200 Meters 2. Aezlyn Summers 12:53.03 PR
5. Ellie Angell 13:48.16 PR
100m Hurdles
2. Kaycee Venable 17.64 SR 6. Samantha Schrenk 19.69 PR
300m Hurdles
2. Kaycee Venable 50.92 SR 6. Samantha Schrenk 58.17 PR
4x100 Relay
1. Annika Wright, Brielle Bastian, Halie Palmer, & Samantha Schrenk 53.34
6. Bella Burbidge, Kendrey Bywater, Serenity Brees, & Tenlee Sweeten 1:00.83
4x200 Relay
4. Bella Burbidge, Jenna Talbot, Abbie Cox, & Kendrey Bywater 2:04.39
4x400 Relay
2. Aezlyn Summers, Rylee Talbot, Joni Beck, & Jenna Talbot 4:55.34
SMR 800m - [100-100-200-400]
2. Brielle Bastian, Kaycee Venable, Halie Palmer, & Brinley Clark 2:08.66
Shot Put
7. Purity Miller 24’ 5.5 PR
9. Tylee Wright 23’ 4.5 SR Javelin
2. Tylee Wright 63’ 11 PR
4. Purity Miller 54’ 2 PR
High Jump
4. Brinley Clark 4’ 6 PR
Pole Vault
2. Kaycee Venable 8’ 6 PR
Long Jump
8. Tenlee Sweeten 13’ 3.5 PR
Triple Jump
8. Rylee Talbot 25’ 7 PR
MHS Baseball wins another two
BY ALLISON ELIASON
Week two of the 2025 season showed nothing but good for the Malad Dragon baseball team. Taking on the Snake River Panthers for a second time and the Teton Timberwolves, the MHS team notched two more in the win column.
Hosting the Panthers Friday, March 21, the Dragons put up a no hitter in just six innings. Malad posted their first runs in the bottom of the first inning by Ky Willie, Cale Briggs, and Carter Blaisdell. While Snake River remained scoreless in each inning, Malad consistently added runs to their score until they tallied a 10-0 lead in the bottom of sixth, ending the game early.
Brady Showell owned the pitcher’s circle in the first five innings of the game to help Malad put up an incredibly tough defense. Of the 20 batters he faced, Showell didn’t allow a single run or hit, walked 2 and struck out 7. Blaisdell came in to relief pitch in the final inning of the game, walking 1 and striking out 2.
Saturday, March 22, saw the Dragons hosting the Teton Timberwolves in their afternoon game. The Timberwolves brought a much tougher game, challenging the Dragons in the best way.
In the opening innings, Malad did well to meet their first objective- to get on base. But the Teton fielders were quick to put a stop to any base running the MHS had going for them. Multiple Dragon runners attempted to steal their way around bases, but they came up short over and over again.
Then in the third inning, Briggs, walked on base, stole second as Blaisdell took a swing at the pitch. As the Teton pitcher tossed another, Briggs
successfully stole third. Capitalizing on the third baseman’s error on the attempted out, Briggs dashed for home base, safely making it to put the Dragon’s on the scoreboard, 1-0.
Malad scored again in the fifth inning, in a similar fashion, Easton Green managed to get on base and then stole his way around third. Hudson Daniels, at bat, hit a ground ball to shortstop, bobbling the catch, giving both Daniels the chance to get on base and Green the chance to make it home.
In the sixth inning, the Dragons gave up 2 runs to Teton, but responded in the bottom of the sixth with 4 additional runs of their own, winning the game 6-2.
Head Coach Jeff Snow shared, “We had a good couple of games with defense and base running but at times we struggled with hitting. Our pitching was really good Friday and Saturday which allowed us to do more things.”
“Overall, it’s early in the season but I am focusing on developing our players so we can make a deep run for the State Title,” Coach Snow shared about the goals of his team this season. He continued, “This is why our schedule is difficult, better teams help us to become better. We as a team have a three pronged approach. 1- hard hitting line drive hitters, 2- great defense and 3- aggressive base-running.”
When looking to where fans will see the team improve he said, “I think we will continue to have good defense and stolen bases, but I believe our team batting average will increase the most as the season moves along. We are also developing more pitchers so we can have a deeper bullpen later in the year.”
The Dragons will next play in Preston on Tuesday, April 1.
All Conference Basketball selections
BY ALLISON ELIASON
Spring sports may have taken over the headlines, but there is still some news to share about Malad’s favorite basketball teams. As the season has concluded, the coaches across the 4th and 5th districts have selected the top athletes to make up the 4th/5th All Conference Teams. Included on the teams are a number of MHS athletes.
For the Lady Dragons, Izzy Haycock was named as the district Most Valuable player while Mikell Keetch was awarded the Defensive Player of the Year. Brynnlee Jones and Liv Nelson were named to the All-Conference first team while Kiley Miller was named to the second team. MHS Head Coach Trevor Jones was selected as Coach of the Year.
Three Malad Dragon boys basketball players were selected for the 4th/5th All Conference Teams. Zack Richardson was named to the second team while Carter Carey and Justin Toone were given an honorable mention. Congratulations to these Dragon athletes and coaches.
Girls Basketball 2025 4/5 All Conference Teams
MVP Player of the YearIzzy Haycock Malad
Defensive Player of the YearMikell Keetch Malad
1st Team All Conference
Brynnlee Jones (Malad)
Gracie Moldenhauer (Soda Springs)
Olivia Nelson (Malad)
Abby Goodwin (Soda Springs)
Miley Cundick (West Side)
2nd Team All Conference
Marley Kendall (Aberdeen)
Audra Bunn (Wendell)
Kale Nieves (Wendell)
Reagan Ramsey (Declo)
Courtnee Gronning (Soda Springs)
Kiley Miller (Malad)
Honorable Mention
Teagan Wickel (Declo)
Tyree Sears (Wendell)
Alayna Wageman (Declo)
Bently Cundick (West Side)
Harley Nielson (West Side)
Kaylee Rios (Declo)
Jaclynn Olmos (Wendell)
Karlee Brown (Aberdeen)
Coach of the Year-
Trevor Jones Malad
Boys Basketball 2025 4/5 All Conference Teams
Player of the YearJonathan Swainston (Wendell)
1st Team All Conference
Emmett Gibby (Declo)
Jordon Swainston (Wendell)
Cooper Thompson (Soda Springs)
Carter Robertson (Declo)
Ivan Campbell (West Side)
Crew Sage (West Side)
2nd Team All Conference
Jarett Borges (Wendell)
Jett Jasper (Wendell)
Gavin Rasmussen (Declo)
Gavin Hansen (Soda Springs)
Zach Richardson (Malad)
Honorable Mention
Carter Carey (Malad)
Mitchell Elliott (Aberdeen)
McKay Petersen (West Side)
Konner McWilliams (Soda Springs)
Joey Garrard (Declo)
Justin Toone (Malad)