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Terry Jones’ 1992 MHS Team celebrated at State Tournament

Over the weekend, the 1992 state champion undefeated Malad Boys Basketball Team was given another prestigious title to add to its legacy, when it was honored as a “Legend of the Game” for 2024 by the Idaho High School Activities Association. With his wife Marsha by his side as she has been over the course of his coaching career, Coach Terry Jones met with almost all the members of the team at the Idaho Center in Nampa for the presentation of a medallion and plaque commemorating the achievement.

Although Jones was strenuous in suggesting that the award was a celebration of the team and not him as a coach, there can be no denying the amazing record of success that Jones brought to the Malad Basketball program.

Jones began his teaching and coaching career at Hawthorne Middle School in Pocatello, where he “learned the ropes” from coaches at nearby schools, such as the athletic powerhouse of Pocatello High School, winners of this year’s 4A state tournament.

In 1981, he moved to Malad and began coaching at Malad High School. Within a few years, the seeds of what would become a legendary program had begun to flower. Between the years of 1984 and 1996, Jones’ teams would go on to reach the state tournament 13 straight times. Of those trips, the teams netted six state championship trophies, and four runners up. They also acquired seven other awards of various sorts along their journey. Even outside that remarkable run of seasons, the teams put on the court with Jones at the helm were always fiercely competitive and a major force in the Southeast Idaho and state brackets they found themselves facing.

Out of all the championship teams,

the 1992 team one has a special place for him. “The first one was super in 1985, because we weren’t expected to win. The second one in 1992 was a bit different because there was a lot of pressure on us. We were ranked number one the whole time.”

“In 1994 we went 25-1. And in 1996, we also went 25-1, so they were super teams too.”

“Justin broke his foot in the district tournament, so that was an issue. In the first two games he took it kind of easy, but in the last one he went all out to make sure we would win.”

Jones shared the humorous anecdote that Justin also experienced severe stomach distress as the result of a flu during the district tournament in Soda Springs. At halftime, “we go into the locker room, and Justin goes into the bathroom and he’s sick to his stomach, throwing up and ev-

Legends of the Game

It was an honor they didn’t quite grasp until the MHS Boys ‘92 basketball team was called out on the court. After more than 30 years since their incredible undefeated season and championship win, the 13 players, managers and coaches have since moved on from their big win, but the awesomeness of the accomplishment has never gone away.

Beginning in 2001, the Idaho High School Activities Association (IHSAA) established the “Legends of the Game” award, an honor given to outstanding basketball teams of the past. The only requirement to be nominated for the award is that the team must have played more than 30 years earlier. Important considerations to receive the award include the teams overall record, player and coaches accomplishments, and state championship wins.

It can take several years of nominating a team before it is considered for the award and even longer before it is chosen. But on their first attempt at the nomination, the MHS ‘92 was selected to be the 2024 “Legends of the Game” because they had a truly remarkable season.

Through their season, players overcame serious injury and illness, had record breaking shooting games, approached 100% free throw shooting and a near perfect offensive and defensive execution. While there were

erything. So, I’m trying to talk to the rest of the team, and their eyes are as big as basketballs, and they’re going ‘oh dear…’” he related. “Justin had a broken foot and the flu—it was a tough tournament for him,” Jones laughed. In addition to the satisfaction of coaching his hometown team to repeated victory, he also had the pleasure of coaching his sons Justin, Tyler, and Trevor, who have all gone on to become very successful coaches in their own right, including Trevor’s fantastic run this year with the Malad Girls Basketball team, and Tyler’s success at Preston and Justin’s at Rigby. As a cross country coach, he also had the opportunity to coach his daughter Erin. Asked whether they

individual stand out players, every member of the team played a part in their victorious season.

Decades later, all but two of that ‘92 basketball team returned home to Idaho Saturday, March 2 in celebration and honor of what they together accomplished. With complimentary hotel stay and banquet provided by the IHSAA, the team reveled in the moments of the past and the opportunity to catch up with their longtime teammates.

Gathered in the top box of the Idaho Ford Center in Nampa, Idaho for their team banquet, Head Coach Terry Jones took some time to reflect and talk about that special season and to once again thank everyone for the

part they played, from the players to his assistant coaches to the managers and to even his dear wife that, in her words, “washed a LOT of jerseys back then.”

The celebration and honor was given in conjunction with the 5A State Boys Basketball championship game between Owyhee and Timberline high schools. As the game broke for half time, Coach Jones led his team around the sports arena to the applause of the packed stadium to midcourt where they were individually presented with a medallion and plaque to commemorate them as “Legends of the Game.” Current

Super Tuesday this week

The presidential nominating contest is (as everyone has been saying now every week for months) expected to be clinched Tuesday, when 16 states will be voting in caucuses and primaries. There are very few states in which President Joe Biden faces any substantial headwinds for the Democratic nomination, and on the other side former President Trump faces only Nikki Haley in terms of other candidates still running and receiving significant votes. If trends that have been obvious to this point continue, a rematch of 2020 is almost certainly in the cards.

Credit card late fees to be capped at $8

The Biden administration announced that federal regulators are finalizing rules which would cap most credit card late fees at $8 in an attempt to eliminate “junk fees” for consumers. The caps will affect large credit card companies with at least 1 million accounts on their records. According to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, those companies are responsible for up to 95% of the total credit card debt held by Americans. The cap will go into effect soon, and should reduce the annual cost to consumers by an average of $220 a year.

Idaho Falls woman arrested for fentanyl after giving birth

According to Eastidahonews. com, an Idaho Falls woman was arrested after her newborn was tested for opiates and found to have fentanyl in its system. The woman, who had been living in a camping trailer outside of town and using the illegal drug. She apparently had taken the drug on her way into delivery. Such an offense is punishable by jail time, and she was sentenced to 3 to 7 years for the offense, given as a suspended sentence requiring 100 hours of community service a week, mandatory family treatment counseling, and restitution.

Illegal intestines seized by authorities

The Associated Press reported, in an unusual filing, that six people had been arrested in New York on charges of importing illegal goose and duck intestines from China. As if that weren’t odd enough, the contraband organ meat was sometimes hidden under packaged rattlesnakes, or mislabeled as pet grooming items on customs forms. Authorities report that 1,966 cartons of the intestines were shipped from China to the Port of Long Beach, where they passed through customs. They were discovered to be illegal intestines when they landed at JFK Airport in New York by an air carrier cargo service. Other than…what? the main question to come out of the incident is…wait a minute, you can mail rattlesnakes to people?

Championship MHS Coach Terry Jones and his wife Marsha stopped by the Enterprise office to chat about last weekend’s awarding of the “Legends of the Game” title to the 1992 boys team.

1992 MHS State Championship Team

Oneida County Pioneer Museum acquires antique bassinette

A recent acquisition by the Oneida Pioneer Museum is a baby bassinette that dates to 1940. Donated by Mayor Joan Hawkins, the bassinette was purchased by her parents, Charles W. and Faye M. Ward, for their first child, Marjorie Ward Nielson. All five of the Ward children, including Joan, and several grandchildren used the bassinette. Mrs. Ward would spray paint the bed for each child, with the color dependent on whether the child was a boy or a girl. The bassinette is pink because the last baby to use it was Joan’s daughter, Jenny Rae Hawkins.

As the spring draws nearer, the Museum is prepping for its traditional opening day just in time for Memorial Day. As is usually the case, the museum opening will feature a bake sale with items created by board members and museum friends. After its official opening, the museum will be open from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Although there are no major events planned as yet for the library, the board does hope to be able to finish cleaning the mezzanine

so that it can be open to the public. A longer term project is clearing out the attic space, though no specific plans are in place for that at present.

Next week, The Enterprise will bring you an update on a subject very near and dear to the museum, as well as many in the town, especially veterans. The Legion Hall on Main Street has officially been recognized on the National Register of Historical Places, a designation that was applied for in 2023.

The Museum Board is composed of Jean Thomas, Bill Lewis, Julie Willie, Janice Vaughan, Lorna Hess, Sharon Harris, Joan Hawkins, Marvin Hess, Sarah Robbins, Hailey Sweeten, Dotty Evanson, Dave Gilgen, and retired director Fay Cottle.

The museum is always happy to discuss potential donations with anyone interested in donating, however, the board is mostly interested in items and materials either from at least 100 years ago, or with direct and substantial significance to Malad and/or Oneida County. The museum can be reached at (208) 766-9247.

Malad Elementary: Students That Have Completed Their February Goals

Kindergarten: Be Able To Write The Alphabet In Order, Both Lowercase And Uppercase

Mrs. Reiss:

Aurora Addis, Delight Brown, Rhett Coleman, Brantley Daniels, Brigham Duessler, Nathan Fonnesbeck, Paxton Green, Eleanor Hamilton, Evelynn Hess, Claire Hornecker, Kapree Kelley, Ember Malm, McKoy Maughan, Kortney Price, Paisli Reed, Johnny Schrenk, Nicolas Waldron, Ridge Wise

First Grade: Students that could correctly solve 25 or more subtraction problems within 90 seconds using numbers 0-10

Miss. Ispen:

Remi Sweeten, Lincoln Moss, Maylee Hanks, Bridger Jones, Brittany Baker, Lukas Deschamps

Second Grade: Students Who Performed 15 Or More Acts Of Kindness

Mrs. Hawkes

Ruth Angell, Kollyns Beutler, Kendall Carson, Liberty Charles, Cam Coleman, Wade Crockett, Lila Crowther, Weston Evans, Elle Evanson, Will Johnson, Easton Johnson, Emerie Mackey, Rowie Malm, Jake Palmer, Kimber Phillips, Emma Price, Jonah Profaizer, Alivia Seamons, Corbin Smith, Trig Thomas, Mason Tullis, Haizen Winn

Mrs. Ball:

Baylor Adams, Prezli Ball, Braelyn Bastian, Barret Burbidge, Gunner Clark, Hunter Clark, GraceLynn Daniels, Kempton Daniels, Haize Davis, Carol Ferree, Tristan Hodgkin, Freida Kelley, Kaycee Maloy, Harper Maughan, Oliver Niemoller, Kallie Nimer, Daved Peterson, Piper Reel, Iymber Royal, Zachary Ward, Brianna Williams

Mrs. Jones:

John Leavitt, Adilee Daniels, Adilynn Clark, Azlin Jeffs, Zoe Jeffs, Maliah Hansen, Lizzy Butler, Kash Snow, Kenlee Clark, Sage King, Morgon Bliasdell, Kallie Munns, Will Deschamps, Maddie Green, Macie Bennett

Third Grade: Read For At Least 300 Minutes At Home

Mr. Grote:

Olivia Briscoe, Ike Carter, Jack

Coleman, Daisy Hawkes, Blakely Horsley, Hattie Johnson, Jaxon Kelley, Piper Lewis, Austin Moss, Austin Schrenk, Riggins Sweeten, Grayson Tooke, Kody Wangsgard, Wynn Werk

Fourth Grade: Students That Can Complete The 8s Multiplication Table

Mrs. Waldron: Dax Beutler, Rawley Carter, MaKelle Clark, Saige Cox, Avery Daniels, George Ferree, Ali Hanks, Draylyn Jones, Cash Kimberling, Haylen Kimberling, Macoy Luke, Lilly Jones, Emmett Moyer, Caleb Myers, Gracie Nelson, Zach Palmer, Maizley Rupp, Maggie Schow, Jace Seevers, Abby Smith, Gannon Steed, Charlotte Teeples

Mrs. Clark: Skyli Armstrong, Maudee Leavitt, Mackley Hawkes, Saunder Poulson, Alyssa Cutler, Jordyn Thomas, Olivia Shandrew, Talyze Clemons, Troy Cottam, Aaron Wall, James Peterson, Gemmalyn Schwartz, Nash Naylor, Caroline Butler, Jagger Abeyta, Hayden Hutchens

Mrs. Cook: Logan Richard, Frank Fesler, Colt Price, Keegan Snow, Aaliyah Mourra, Boston Schofield, Mariah Kronvall, Parker Lundberg, Paisley Allen, Jaxon Maloy, Whittney Roe, Mahayla Crowther, Brittyn Venable, Payson Price, Lacie Palmer, Rickell Call, Millie Ekstrom, Tucker Velasco, Annika Smith

Fifth Grade: Students That Completed The 0-12 Multiplication Table In 5 Minutes

Mrs. Allen: Declan Summers, Lineni Lavaka, Daniel Oseguera, Liam Atkinson, Karmyn Charles, Zaira Hamilton, Megan Moss, Grayson Smith, Annabelle Shandrew, Leif Ashby, Easton Tripp, Colbie Hammer, Sofia Hess, Heber Johnson, Madelyn Gonzalez, Andie Talbot

Mrs. Blaisdell:

Devin Ball, Bryten Bastian, Isaac Bird, Cherish Brees, Eva Coleman, Ruby Coleman, Raygun Hansen, Levi Hatch, Rustin Montgomery, Kinsley Neal, Kayman Nimer, Cassidy Schrenk, Ruxin Smith, Thatcher Sweeten

Terry Jones’ 1992 MHS Team celebrated at State Tournament

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still asked him for coaching advice, Jones humbly stated that they did so “a little, but they’ve all progressed a lot. I think they’re beyond me,” he laughed. “Justin and Ty have won championships, but,” he laughs, “they haven’t been undefeated yet.”

Teams who are nominated for the Legends of the Game award have to have played seasons at least thirty years ago, which means that the Malad 92 team was named in only its second year of eligibility.

Both Marsha and Terry fondly recounted the presence of Jeff Richins, who was the announcer at the games during Jones’ run, and joined the team at the Idaho Center over the weekend.

“He was just super,” Terry said, after which Marsha added, “He does a great job. In fact, we were wishing he was announcing this weekend because he’s so good at it.”

The two also mentioned that Mark Alder “was the scorekeeper during the whole time. He would be at all the home games, and go to away games, and was just loyal and a great support.”

Marsha stated that to her, what she enjoyed most about the busy years of being an unofficial assistant coach was that “every team was like a family. We all worked together and looked out for each other.”

Terry reiterated the sentiment. “It definitely all revolves around the

team,” he said, stating that he had really enjoyed working with all the kids over the years, including the members of the 92 team. “They were friends on and off the court.”

“Whether they won championships or not, they were all great kids,” Marsha added.

“You’re not going to win every game, and you’re not going to win a championship every year, but they all played hard. And I’ve always thought that whether you win or lose, as long as you play your best that’s an important one of life’s lessons. If you do your best, that’s all you can ask.”

“That’s right,” Terry said. “I always felt that was the key to being a good team was that they got along with and supported each other.”

It’s clear that Terry and Marsha have also gotten along and supported each other over the years. “She was an excellent assistant coach,” Terry said. “As soon as we got home she’d let me know what I should have done,” Terry laughed.

“And he never took my advice!” Marsha teased.

“Some of my earliest memories of coaching were her bundling up the kids and getting them in the car and getting them to places like Bear Lake. She made it to all the places, and was usually on her own with the kids,” Terry said.

The couple recounted one experience when Trevor was supposed to be on the bus with the team when he was

six or seven, but somehow didn’t end up at the district tournament the bus was headed to. “I get to the game, and I’m looking around, and I see everybody where they’re supposed to be and I don’t see Trevor. I had to go down and tap him on the shoulder and ask ‘Where’s Trevor?’ And his eyes got big and he said ‘I don’t know…’” Marsha laughed.

Trevor was eventually located, still waiting at the high school. “At that time, it was like a big family, so we were able to call the school and they found him. We were all in it together,” Marsha said.

Speaking of the family nature of the team, the Joneses were delighted that almost everyone was able to make it to the ceremony, Kyle Phillips and Justin Schwartz being the only exceptions. In the intervening years, Coach Jones has not seen many of his former players, who are spread around the country, from Wisconsin to Utah and Idaho. Although manager Dallas Jones, Clint Bastian, Sheldon Vaughan and Craig Buttars, as well as Trevor Jones are still in town, it was special to be able to reconnect with those he hadn’t seen in quite a while. Asked to use his coach’s eye on their prospects for coming out of retirement, Jones dryly added, “There’s four or five of them there that probably could. They could field a pretty good crew.”

Asked about the recent 2A changes, Jones stated that “it’ll be interest-

ing because Bear Lake is moving up, and we’re adding Wendell and Declo. We’ll also have more representation at the state tournament.

Jones believes that “the future is looking good” for the Malad Boys Team, who he stated were “on the right track.” He also praised the efforts of the Girls team, which narrowly missed out on a state birth a few weeks ago after a hard fight against Soda Springs.

Since his retirement, Jones spends time fly fishing, often in the Island Park area where he and Marsha live from around April to November. He fishes the river and Henry’s Lake for trout as much as he can during the summer, and Daniels Reservoir when he’s in Malad.

Marsha was quick to remind Terry that “you also spend a lot of time chasing around kids and grandkids.”

“Of course,” Terry added. “They’re all busy playing ball of different types and they have a lot of activities going on.” In addition to Trevor’s kids, Erin’s daughters Jordan Cook and Bailey Moon have young kids that provide “plenty to do here” in addition to keeping up with the grandkids in Preston and Rigby.

As the two considered what else they wanted to say on the occasion of this prestigious honor, Terry summed it up by saying, “It’s all about the team. That’s what’s important. And there were a lot of people that made it up.”

Joan Hawkins poses with a bassinette, originally purchased for her sister Marjorie.

OBITUARIES

Sharon Lynn Cornelius

April 30, 1941 - February 21, 2024

Sharon Lynn Cornelius passed from this life into the waiting arms of her departed loved ones on February 21, 2024. She left peacefully and was surrounded by family who miss her dearly. She came into this world to parents, Maude and Carlos Rasmussen, who long awaited a child to fill their arms and heart on April 30, 1941 in Pamona, California. She spent her formative years being raised in California and moved six times due to her father’s various employment opportunities.

Sharon was a bright, beautiful, and tenacious child. Learning came easy and education was a lifelong pursuit. She had an immense drive to seek truth and live it with the highest integrity. She would often stand her ground even to her own detriment. In her later years, she softened and started to see that there were other more important things than truth. She found that people, especially her family, meant more than her force of will.

She was the oldest of four living children. She had many adventures in her youth with brother Larry and sisters, Suzanne and Diane. Even at the end of her life, she retained vibrant memories of working on the sheep ranch. It was her father’s greatest wish to be a farmer but life had other plans and he ended up working with his brother in a construction business. She graduated high school in Gridley, California. She then attended college at Brigham Young University where she studied and obtained a Bachelors of Science in Food and Nutrition with a minor in Chemistry. It was during these years where she met, Merrill Cornelius. They dated a few years until Sharon finally agreed to marry him. Sharon and Merrill were married and sealed in the Los Angeles temple on August 24, 1961. They began their family shortly thereafter. They were blessed with three boys and four girls; Gregory, Christopher, Kim, Janel, Michael, Sharyl, and Catherine.

Sharon and Merrill moved over twenty-seven times throughout their life together. Sharon loved to travel,

so new places were always filled with sight seeing and vacations. She also filled her time with serving in various auxiliaries for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Her favorite was serving two missions with Merrill. The first was in Salt Lake City for church and family history and the second was the Charlotte, North Carolina mission.

She is survived by her husband, Merrill and her children; Gregory (Mary Ford) Cornelius, Christopher (Rhonda) Cornelius, Kim (David) Melling, Janel (Clay) Rhodes, Michael Cornelius, Sharyl (Dennis Callaway) Cornelius and Catherine (Andrew Jones) Cornelius, 19 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren, siblings Larry Rasmusssen, Suzanne Cone, and Diane Bassett. She was preceeded in death by her parents, Maude and Carlos Rasmussen, brother Gary Franklin, nieces Jennifer Cone and Stephny Bassett, sister-inlaw Jeanine Waisaith and brother-inlaws David Cone and Don Cornelius.

Funeral services were held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, March 2nd at the Cresthaven LDS Chapel located at 1070 S. 2nd E. Rexburg Idaho. The family received friends Friday evening from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Flamm Funeral Home and again Saturday 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the church prior to services. Interment will be at the Sugar City Cemetery.

Leon Austin Draper

June 8, 1943 - February 26, 2024

Leon Austin Draper, 80, of Malad City, Idaho passed away peacefully in his home on February 26, surrounded by loved ones after a long battle with Alzheimer’s.

Leon was born June 8, 1943 in Murray Utah to Harold and Edith Bernice Draper. He was raised in Bountiful Utah with four brothers and two sisters. He was educated in Bountiful and graduated in 1963.

He married Judy Lynn Mitchell on May 4th 1963 in Salt Lake City Utah. They then made their home in Bountiful Utah where Leon made a living working as a pipefitter as well as a shuttle driver at the Salt Lake City Airport.

Leon and Judy welcomed two daughters Cindy and Vickie while living in Bountiful. They enjoyed fishing and camping together as a family.

Leon was witty and kind and will be missed by all who knew him.

He is survived by the love of his life Judy Draper. His two daughters Cindy McNee, Vickie (Doyle) Williams. Ten grandchildren, and 17 great-grandchildren. Two broth-

ers Jim Draper, and Carl (Lawana) Draper of Bountiful Utah.

Leon was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, and two sisters. Partners in crime Joe (Jery) Smith. And great- granddaughter

Kelsey Ann Evans.

Funeral services were held at the Horsley Funeral Home on March 4, 2024 at 12 p.m. A viewing was held at the funeral home prior to the service from 11a.m.-12 p.m. The burial was at the Malad City Cemetery following the service.

Aloa Ann Williams Peterson

November 10, 1947 - March 2, 2024

Aloa Ann Williams Peterson, 76, passed away on Saturday, March 2, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Aloa was born on November 10, 1947, in Tremonton, Utah, the daughter of Daniel Dee Williams and Aileen Archibald Williams. Aloa was the first of seven children. She was raised in Plymouth, Utah, and graduated from Bear River High School. She enjoyed fastpitch softball and traveled to many tournaments. She was known as “Luke” by the boys in her neighborhood.

Aloa married Mark W. Peterson on November 18, 1966, in the Belmont Chapel in Fielding, Utah. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Logan Utah Temple on July 11, 1974. They made their home on the farm in Malad where they raised their four children, Loa Dawn, Heidi, Heath, and Jason.

Lester Nye Davis – Passed away March 4, 2024. Funeral will be at 12:00 p.m. at Horsley Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the Malad City Cemetery. Friends may visit the family at Horsley Funeral Home,

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132 W. 300 N. prior to service from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.horsleyfuneralhome.com.

A full obituary will be in next week's Idaho Enterprise

Mom enjoyed playing and coaching softball, being involved in cub scouts, and following her children and grandchildren everywhere they went for their sport activities and was their biggest cheerleader. Mom was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and held positions in the Primary and Sunday School. Mom loved the smell of rain, Christmas, riding with her sweetheart in the truck around the valley and watching the white calves run in the field.

Aloa is survived by her husband, Mark of 57 years, and her children, Loa Dawn (Brooks) Thorpe, Hei -

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di (Troy) Hubbard, Heath (Dava) Peterson, and Jason Peterson. Her brothers and sisters, Debra (Dan) Chournos, Martin (Johnel) Williams, Todd (Janet) Williams, Kevin (Lori) Williams, and Trena (Guy) Harris. 21 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren, who all love and will miss her greatly. She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Gregory Dee Williams. The funeral will be held on Thursday, March 7, 2024, at 12:00 p.m. with a viewing from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. A viewing will be held on Wednesday evening, March 6, 2024, from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. All services will be at the Malad Stake Center. Burial will be at the St. John Cemetery.

Sharon Lynn Cornelius

Leon Austin Draper

Aloa Ann Williams Peterson

Evening of the Arts is scheduled for the first of April

The 11 th annual Evening of the Arts, hosted by the Nell J. Redfield Memorial Hospital Foundation, will be on Thursday, April 4, from 6:00 – 8:30 p.m. at the Event Center at the Fairgrounds. This event has two major purposes: to provide a venue for some of Oneida County’s exceptional artists to display their works and to raise funds to benefit the local Hospital.

The Evening of the Arts strives to highlight different artists each year. Acting upon a suggestion from Shara Olsen last year, the Hospital Foundation invited the Oneida Quilters to exhibit some of their members’ exquisite quilts that are more than bed covers; they are

works of art. Some of the quilts are wall hangings while others may be displayed on racks in their owners’ homes. The Oneida Quilters holds monthly meetings where over 30 members gather to display their latest works, teach techniques, and share ideas. The Oneida Quilters began nearly 40 years ago and now includes members from Northern Utah, Marsh Valley as well as throughout Oneida County. The Oneida Quilters hosts their annual Quilt Show and Bake Sale during the Malad Valley Welsh Festival on the last weekend of June.

The other featured artists this year will be Allison Eliason (photography), Chesley Lewis (woodwork -

ing), Jerry Camp (oil painting), and Shelby Gunter Blackner (watercolor). Future articles in the Idaho Enterprise will introduce these talented individuals.

The art students of Dianne Adams will display their watercolor works. Art created by the 4 th and 5 th graders of Malad Elementary School and the art students of Malad Middle and High Schools will also be displayed. The Malad High School culinary arts students will prepare popcorn treats, and Malad High School’s Chamber Choir will perform during the evening.

To celebrate spring, the Peeps dioramas designed by several departments at the Hospital will be on

display. Come and see what people can create with marshmallow chicks and bunnies!

Admission to the Evening of the Arts is free, but everyone is invited to purchase gifts for themselves or others during the live and silent auctions of gift baskets and artwork. Tickets to events, restaurant coupons, gardening supplies, afghans, car accessories, toys, housewares, clothing, and all kinds of unique, beautiful and practical items will be auctioned at the event. All proceeds go toward renovating patient rooms and purchasing new equipment for the Hospital.

The Quilters Guild will be displaying a number of skilled creations at this year’s Evening of the Arts.

The quilts will cover a range of style and techniques.

Synopsis of the January Minutes

Oneida County Board of Commissioners

Monthly Report from Clerk

Per IC §31-819

January 2024

January 8, 2024 - Topics discussed and decisions made: Claims for payment and meeting minutes were approved. Commissioners will continue with the same assignments as in 2023 with Bill Lewis serving as chairman. Fuller & Fuller was introduced as the county’s legal representatives through the end of 2024. A name updated “Oneida County Noxious Weeds Department” on the Hylio drone agreement. Extension Agent Sawyer Fonnesbeck gave an update on the 2-year alfalfa study he is conducting. Commissioners discussed open meeting law. Treasurer Leigh Love discussed policy for tax cancellation or refund of solid waste. Commissioners approved P&Z request for a module through the iWorQ program to help streamline processes. County dispatch pay was discussed in order to ensure compliance with Idaho Statute 67-5328. Resource officer compensation topic was revisited in an effort to finalize the School Resource Officer agreement with the school. FMLA and other required employment posters to be updated in county buildings. County policy for random drug testing was discussed. The SHSP emergency services grant

being used for the backup generator at the events center is under a deadline. A public hearing was scheduled for Ben Naylor’s request to rezone was scheduled for February 15. Request to graze the Stone garbage dump was denied due to DEQ regulations. Indigent defense expenditure report was approved. ARPA funds have been used on the courthouse elevator project. Funds remaining are $26,402 and must be used by December 2024. Commissioners are hoping to use those funds to help pay for the ADA compliant counters and other updates inside the courthouse. Bids for a bulk fuel tank for Oneida County are being collected. Vessel Fund report for how the county plans to use remaining $17,319 is due 1/31/2024. Commissioners chose not to pursue the disaster preparedness grant due to R&B thinking it would be less than beneficial due to grant requirements. First responder counseling options were discussed and tabled for a future meeting. Fair board bylaws were discussed. Commissioners discussed the Life Flight Group Plan prior to possible renewal. Most departments have reported their “state of the county” reports for 2023 for publication in the local paper. Commissioners moved into executive session per Idaho Code 74-206 (b).

Idaho Secretary of State Launches Upgraded VoteIdaho.gov Website

As the election season rolls on, many voters have asked where they can find the most updated information about Idaho’s many upcoming elections. With candidate deadlines for filing rapidly approaching, many more names may be added to local, municipal, county, and state ballots by the middle of March. Idaho’s Secretary of State has been promoting a new and improved website resource for voter information, at the address VoteIdaho.gov. According to the latest official release from the Secretary’s office:

Idaho Secretary of State Phil McGrane is proud to announce the launch of an upgraded Vote Idaho website at VoteIdaho.gov, a comprehensive site designed to provide the public, candidates, and media with easy access to vital Idaho election and voting information.

The redesigned website is part of Secretary McGrane’s commitment to transparency and accessibility, and the desire to engage Idaho citizens with the resources they need to participate in elections. The upgraded VoteIdaho.gov website features a user-friendly interface and easy-toaccess information that empowers citizens, candidates, and media outlets to stay informed and engaged in the electoral process.

Key features of the new Vote Idaho website include:

User-Friendly Interface: The website boasts a clean, intuitive design, making it easy for users to

navigate and access the information they need quickly.

Comprehensive Election Information: Users can find detailed and up-to-date information on Idaho elections, including key dates and polling locations.

Voter Resources: The website provides valuable resources for voters, including voter registration information, absentee voting details, and other essential resources to ensure Idahoans can exercise their right to vote and find information with ease.

Designed for Mobile: The website is optimized for mobile devices, ensuring that users can access crucial information wherever they are.

“We are very excited to introduce the upgraded Vote Idaho website, which will serve as the go-to site for voting and elections in the great State of Idaho. The new version of the website reflects our commitment to transparency and accessibility and will serve as a valuable resource for voters, candidates, and the media,” said Phil McGrane, Idaho Secretary of State.

Secretary of State Phil McGrane will be available to answer media questions and demo the website between 1:30 and 3:00 pm on Thursday, February 29, in the Idaho Secretary of State’s Office on the 2 nd floor of the Capitol.

Explore the new Vote Idaho website at VoteIdaho.gov.

January 22, 2024 - Topics discussed and decisions made: Claims for payment and meeting minutes were approved. Counseling benefits for first responder was discussed. Oneida County Employee Comp Time Policy, Drug Testing Policy, and School Resource Officer agreements were discussed. The new elevator in the courthouse has been paid for and the remaining ARPA funds will go towards the ongoing ADA compliance project at the courthouse. A bulk fuel tank is being obtained for use by the county and will be placed near the ambulance building. A request to retain the remaining vessel funds from Idaho Department of Parks & Recreation was made for the purpose of purchasing equipment to assist emergency departments. Commissioners approved the invoice for economic development to receive $15,000 from the state. The Oneida County vehicle policy was clarified regarding the use and care of county vehicles. Options for first responder counseling in 2024 were discussed. The commissioners motioned to discontinue a policy with Life Flight Insurance because other options are available who adhere to the new “No Surprise Act” (accept what the insurance pays as payment in full). The county may have some excess property and a possible sale was

briefly considered. Updated employment posters were placed in county offices as a follow-up to a previous meeting. Interested citizens of Oneida County requested commissioner meetings to be held later in the day to accommodate those who are unable to attend. Ideas were discussed on how to facilitate more community engagement, such as town hall meetings or different start times.

January 26, 2024 - Topics discussed and decisions made: Commissioners held a special meeting to discuss and accept the D&T Electric bid for the Cummins back-up generator for the Event Center at the cost of $59,780.55.

Expenditures by fund:

Current expense, $23,794.62; Road & Bridge, $141,287.92; Airport, $32,824.84; Ambulance, $10,313.44; District Court, $1,960.09; Justice, $30,665.90; Health District, $15,220.250; Parks & Rec., $386.98; Indigent & Charity, $1,793.50; Revaluation, $2,090.00; Tort, $4,308.51; Weeds, $1,303.44; Consolidated Elections, $964.08; E-911, $19,535.61; Specialty Court Coordinator, $312.81; ARPA Recovery Fund, $$1,044.10; LACTF Funding, $6,200.00 -- Total - $294,006.09

Caribou-Targhee National Forest to Recruit Campground Host for Westside Ranger District Soon

According to a recent press release, the Caribou-Targhee National Forest is planning to hire campground hosts for several locations during the upcoming seasons. The release reads as follows:

The Caribou-Targhee National Forest is gearing up to accept applications for campground hosts for the upcoming season on the Westside Ranger District. This initiative seeks enthusiastic and nature-loving volunteers to help manage and maintain campgrounds, providing a vital service to ensure visitors have a pleasant and safe outdoor experience.

The recruitment process is set to begin soon, with volunteer campground host opportunities available on four of the Westside Ranger District campgrounds (Scout Mountain, Big Springs, Malad Summit, and Curlew). Those interested are en-

couraged to keep an eye on the Caribou-Targhee National Forest website and social media channels for announcements regarding application deadlines and requirements.

“This year the Westside Ranger District will be managing our own campgrounds,” said Kim Obele, Westside Ranger District Ranger. “We will be posting information on volunteer campground hosts soon, so be on the look out and keep your summer open.”

For updates and more information, please visit the Caribou-Targhee National Forest official website or contact Samantha Solomon, 208-2367524, samantha.solomon@usda.gov -USFS-

USDA Forest Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Provider

LOOKING BACK

5 YEARS AGO (2019)

The ambulance bay floor was recently cleaned and sealed with an epoxy finish as part of Clayton Howard’s Eagle project.

The project took a couple of months to complete. The floor had to be cleared off and then swept, pressure washed, and then scrubbed with an acid wash to remove all oil and other residue.

After that, the epoxy finish had to be put down in sections with blue sections on the sides and grey in the middle. Although the project took longer than anticipated, Clayton is proud of the end result and feels the professional appearance of the ambulance bay has been enhanced dramatically and that maintenance and clean up will be much easier for the future.

Thirty-five students who are enrolled in SEITec at Malad High School boarded a bus on Tuesday, February 26, for a short trip to the Malad Bowl for a Senior Retreat. Students were prepped on goals and their future plans after graduation.

A group of volunteers met early on Saturday morning for the first community clean up of the Evans Co-op building. Everyone came with masks, gloves and strong backs to clean up a lot of metal, old receipt books and miscellaneous paper that had been stored in the building. It’s amazing how much can be accumulated during a century and a half!

Three truck loads of metal were hefted into the Malad City dump truck and emptied behind the City offices. this metal will be taken to Nucor Steel by the City crew.

There were dragons wandering the halls and daffodils, leeks and origami dragons decorating the tables of the Malad Second Ward Church last Friday night as Malad celebrated St. David, the patron saint of Wales March 1 is St. David’s Day in Wales, where the day is celebrated with parades, dinners and lots of entertainment. Malad’s version was a leek soup dinner and entertainment by Luke Waldron’s 8th grade class who have been learning about Wales.

10 YEARS AGO (2014)

The Malad High School wrestling team claimed the 2A Idaho State Wrestling Championship held Friday and Saturday, February 28 and March 1, in the Idaho Center in Nampa. Malad earned 149 points to claim the big win. Firth finished second with 147 and Challis claimed the third place trophy with 136 points.

Twelve Malad High School junior girls participated in a Kick-Off Dinner on February 19, for the 20142015 Malad Distinguished Young Woman (DYW) Program. Theme for this year’s program is “Brave”. Those young women participating in the program are: Breanna Higley, Bethany Gunter, Mariela Hernandez, Paige Robbins, Aubrey King, Mikell Daniels, Nikki Quist, Hope Blaisdell, Cassidy Stewart, Paige Peabody, Samantha Daniels and Kylee Price.

The young students at Malad Elementary are benefiting from a grant through the Idaho Commission for Libraries, provided to the school library. The grant provided $5,000 to the school to purchase books for students at the preschool through second grade reading levels. Pictured in The Idaho Enterprise with some of their books are Jens Huckaby, Brycen Howe, Zayne Thomas, Jenna Talbot, Talon Douglas, Rachel Ostenstein, Syvanna Tripp, Marshall Asay, Erika Cervantes and Chloe Crawford.

15 YEARS AGO (2009)

Taleesha Willie has the honor of being a page for the House of Representatives at the capitol in Boise for the second half of the 2009 Legislative session.

Malad Junior Miss Amy Atkinson is set to turn her title over to another this Saturday, March 7. The 2010 program, entitled “Escape to Paradise”, will feature ten participants, vying for the chance to wear the crown.

Frank and Donna Gayle Madsen have been called to serve a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Missouri Adam-ondi-Ahman Mission. They will report to their mission on March 5. 2009.

When Ken Timothy walked out of the Forest Service office last Friday, it was the end of a 39-year career as a

wildlife and rangeland specialist. He retired from the Government agency February 27.

The Oneida Education Foundation (OEF) delivered their annual report to the Heritage Club Members and other invited guests on February 13 at a banquet held at Malad Middle School. Officers currently serving the OEF this year are Curt Elcock, Randy Thomas, Paula Thorpe, Kathleen Atkinson, Lisa Lewis, Dan Marteeny, Dianne Pett, Apral Ipsen, Jean Thomas and Shawna Daniels.

25 YEARS AGO (1999)

With the end of the school year now just two and a half months away, Malad High School announced this year’s top academic students. Jodie Corbridge, daughter of David and Maurine Corbridge, and Matthew John Moss, son of Ken and Tammy Moss, are Co-Valedictorians for the Class of 1999. Both received identical 4.0 GPAs and 33 ACT scores.

Twelve participants in the 1999 Malad Junior Miss Program gathered on the evening of March 1 with their hostesses and the Malad Junior Miss Committee for the annual Hostess Tea. This function annually kicksoff the Junior Miss “Be Your Best Self Week.” Following is a list of this year’s participants and their hostesses: Candis Atkinson (Lorna Cornelius, hostess), Kristin Barker (Lori Blaisdell, hostess), Erica Colton (Marva Couch, hostess), Brenda Forbush (Tami Williams, hostess), Bethany Hess (Jean Schwartz, hostess), Krischell Hess (Jenny Hill, hostess), Shirlee Jones (Irene Alder, hostess), Marianne Kent (Dotty Evanson, hostess), Mandy Seamons (Jennifer Hill), hostess), Camille Stayner (Charlene Rose, hostess), Melissa Tubbs (Cathy Tubbs, hostess), and Wendy Willie (Sarah Robbins, hostess).

The Malad High Knowledge Bowl team competed in their Regional meet at Idaho State University. Team members were Amber Christiansen, Mary Anne Jones, Jodie Corbridge, Karalee Waldron, Elizabeth Briggs, Carlee Schwartz, Angela Healy, Dallas Thomas, Matthew Moss, Patrick Hess and Mark Davis.

30 YEARS AGO (1994)

After being ranked #1 for most of the season, The Dragons made it official, defeating Fruitland, New Plymouth and Teton for the State A3 boys’ basketball title. It was Malad’s third straight title game appearance and their third State Championship under Coach Terry Jones. Playing on the State Champion Team are Andrew Hamilton, Brent Keele, Clint Bastian, Tyler Jones, Derk Williams, Brandon Vaughan, Bryson Vaughan, Mike Schwartz, Josh Atkinson, Forrest Thomas, Dana Scouten. Coaches Terry Jones, Scot Gerrick and Sheldon Vaughan.

The lighted marquee on the entrance to the Ellen Eccles Theatre in downtown Logan read: “Michael Martin Murphey in concert with special guest, cowboy poet Colen Sweeten” – SOLD OUT. Malad’s nationally know-celebrity provided first and second half openings for the county-western artist, who entertained with a mixture of Nashville hits and cowboy ballads in a three-hour long concert. Colen also joined in two closing numbers, a combination of Colen’s poems set to Michael Martin Murphey’s music.

The Oneida Education Foundation (OEF) is making plans for their annual Telethon on March 19. Funds donated during the Telethon will be used to start a Joe Davis Memorial fund. Joe Davis was a prominent citizen and highly respected teacher at Malad High School until his retirement two years ago. He was passed away due to an accident last summer in Samaria.

45 YEARS AGO (1979)

Malad High School Seniors Trudy Edwards and Todd H. Esplin have been named top scholars in their class with 4.0 grade averages and will deliver co-valedictory addresses at commencement services slated May 25th. Sharing the spotlight will be Salutatorian Ann Ward with a 3.97 GPA.

Leslie Ann John has been named second place winner in the American Legion Southeast Idaho area oratorical contest held at Idaho Falls. The original oration, “Our Living Consti-

tution”, brought a $75 cash prize for Miss John.

The Oneida County Pennies by the Inch Fund drive for the Primary Children’s Medical Center was a huge success, according to drive chairwoman Ilene Corbridge. She reported that $2,234.70 was collected by volunteers.

Sergeant Ceylon Reeder was met at the Salt Lake City airport by his parents after recently being discharged from the U.S. Army. Ceylon served three years in the service. He was in the infantry division and a platoon leader. At the time of his discharge he was stationed in Gelnhausen, Germany.

Craig L. Sorensen has been called to serve a two-year mission for the LDS Church in the Washington D.C. mission. He will enter the Mission Training Center in Provo on March 15.

Basketball coaches of the Idaho 5th District, A-3 Division, met this week and made their selections for the All Star teams during the past season. Picked for first team from Malad are Tim Esplin and Bill Tovey. Picked for the second team from Malad was Clair Neal.

55 YEARS AGO (1969)

Four students at Malad High School have earned straight “A” grades during their high school careers and will share valediction honors at commencement exercises in May. They are Paul Willie, Jan Crowther, Janice Buehler Palmer and Gloria Jean Thomas. Miss Eileen Hill was named salutatorian.

February got out with a lovely day, but March came in like a hungry lion in Oneida County. Snow that began at about 5 a.m. put 11 inches on the ground at Malad City airport by shortly after noon when the storm abated.

A three-foot section of an interior cell wall, rafters and roof above it were damaged by fire at the Oneida jail Saturday morning. Malad Volunteer Fire Department responded to the alarm, reported by Reverend Richard Goodier who noticed smoke escaping from a window in the jail. A prisoner, serving a 30-day sentence for disturbing the peace, was charged with arson as a result of the fire, Sheriff Ken Wharton stated. He was taken to Bannock County jail in Pocatello, to be held until repairs can be made on the Oneida jail.

Grant Weeks’ Running Yellow

Knob and Joe Dandy Too, both fouryear-old quarter horse stallions, won the race Saturday at Preston that gave him second place in Cache Valley Cutter Association races for the season. The win qualifies Grant for the World Cutter Association races.

65 YEARS AGO (1959)

Plans of the Thiokol Chemical Corporation, Utah Division, were told at a public meeting sponsored by the Malad Chamber of Commerce. Addressing the 60 Oneida people in attendance was George Rollins, staff assistant to the general manager at Thiokol. The Thiokol representative said the firm now employees 1,450 people and expects to increase this number to 2,500 by the end of 1959.

Twelve Malad shooters will participate in the round robin trap shoot to be conducted at Ogden and Salt Lake City beginning March 15 and ending April 6. Those from here competing will be E. Lyle Thomas, David L. Thomas, Keith Jones, Thomas Harris, Bill G. Evans, Bill Thomas, Ernest Williams, Dave Deschamps, LaVar Bowen, Ralph Hadfield, Roland Jones and David P. Evans.

Investigation into the vandalism at the Albert Bush and Arch Neal ranches at Arbon recently is being continued, Sheriff John A. Evans said. At the Neal ranch, home furnishings were damaged, a welder destroyed

and articles in a Quonset hut and the building itself were damaged. A tractor at the Bush farm was used and left on the road and the interior of the home was also damaged.

75 YEARS AGO (1949)

Water is backing up very satisfactorily behind the dam of the Malad Reservoir Company’s Elkhorn test-repair project, J. H. Dredge, vice-president of the company, stated this week. The company invested approximately $18,000 in repair work the last two months of 1948. Marion Hess’ seven-man crew made an earth-fill from the west side of the reservoir to 1-4 miles north of the structure. One hundred thousand cubic yards of dirt were used. The earth-fill is 30 feet high, 150 feet wide at the base and 50 feet wide at the top.

Pfc. Blair Thorpe, Pfc. Walter Jones and Pfc. Grant Jones, who have been stationed at Sheppard Field, Texas, arrived home Saturday to spend furloughs. Blair leaves Monday for Scott Field, Illinois where he will attend a tower control school. Walter leaves March 16 for Hamilton Field, California and Grant will report to Chanute Field, Illinois next week to attend a mechanic school.

November and December of 1948, and January and February of this year with 81.9 inches of snow is an all-time high for Malad Valley since weather records have been kept. The two other winters, which approach this one in the number of inches of snowfall for a four months’ period, are 1932-33 with 78.15 inches and 1935-36 with 61.6 inches for the four months.

85 YEARS AGO (1939)

Reed Blaisdell and Khalil Thomas received Life Scout Badges at the Court of Honor Sunday evening.

Eldon Jones of Malad has been named first alternate for a West Point Academy appointment.

Members named to the All-Stake basketball team following the M-Men tournament were Dan Williams, Bill Brown, Warren Parry, Tommy Thomas and Sherman Pierce. Malad Second Ward won the championship.

95 YEARS AGO (1929)

Roads south of Malad remain in fairly good condition but the Downey divide is impassable for cars and sleds have found the going exceptionally hard. Mail service has continued under these adverse conditions.

Ed. E. Jones and R. B. Davis installed radios at the high school so that students could hear the inauguration ceremonies of Pres. Herbert Hoover.

105 YEARS AGO (1919)

Fred Buehler, John Reed, Bishop Stone, John Burrie and other Daniels residents were in town this week on business connected with the organization of a telephone company to serve their district. The Malad Commercial Club roads committee recommended graveling 110 miles of principal highways in the county at a cost of $250,000, which would include grading and culverts.

A four-course chicken dinner was advertised for 50 cents and a workingman’s chicken dinner for 35 cents at a local café this week.

Curlew Senior Citizens’ Menu

Every meal served with Juice/Milk/Coffee

March 12 - Orange Chicken w/Rice, Broccoli, Salad Bar, Sliced Apples, Rolls, Dessert

March 14 - Hamburger, Salad Bar, Baked Fries, Pears, Dessert

Malad Senior Citizens’ Menu

Every meal served with Juice/Milk/Coffee

March 8 - French Toast Bake, Sausage Links, Apples & Oranges with Dip, Dessert March 13 - Birthday Dinner, Corned Beef w/Cabbage & Carrots, Rolls, Dessert

BIRTHDAYS

Nate Adams, March 8

Staci Ekstrom, March 8

Piper Grote, March 8

Linda Treasure, March 8

Kenneth Williams, March 8

Randy Willie, March 8

Bethany Blaisdell, March 9

Mary Ann Daniels, March 9

Tracey Davis, March 9

Jennifer Ekstrom Davis, March 9

Terrie Jacobsen, March 9

Charlotte Allen, March 10

Audra Crane, March 10

James Smith, March 10

Gloria Tubbs, March 10

Kassidy Willie, March 10

Elise Reel, March 11

Karen Glover, March 11

Bri Adams, March 12

Tad Davis, March 12

Terrel Davis, March 12

Shancee Smith, March 12

April Tapp, March 12

Jordan Williams, March 12

Brady Bosworth, March 13

Madison Edwards, March 13

Marilyn Goddard, March 13

Debra Howard, March 13

Norma Lasa, March 13

Justin Moon, March 13

Patsy Bybee, March 14

Judith Jones, March 14

Crystal Marble, March 14

Amie Marshall, March 14

Jaycee Sweeten, March 14

Jerry Thomas, March 14

SCHOOL MENU

Malad Elementary

Breakfast

All Breakfast Served with Juice or Milk

Monday, March 11 - Cereal Assortment, Breakfast on a Stick, Fruit

Tuesday, March 12 - Cereal Assortment, Apple Bites, Fruit

Wednesday, March 13 - Cereal Assortment, Max Pancake, Fruit

Thursday, March 14 - Cereal Assortment, Mini Cinnamon Bagel, Fruit

Malad Middle

Breakfast

All Breakfast Served with Juice or Milk

Monday, March 11 - Cereal Assortment, Waffle, Fruit

Tuesday, March 12 - Cereal Assortment, Breakfast Burrito, Fruit

Wednesday, March 13 - Cereal Assortment, Long John Donut, Fruit

Assortment, Breakfast Burrito, Fruit

Wednesday, March 13 - Cereal Assortment, Long John Donut, Fruit

Thursday, March 14 - Cereal Assortment, French Toast, Fruit

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

Malad Elementary

Lunch

Monday, March 11 – Ham & Cheese Ripper, Chips, Food Choice – Celery Sticks or Mandarin Orange

Malad Middle Lunch

Monday, March 11 – Pulled

Pork Nachos, Salad Bar, Food Choice – Sliced Cucumbers or Fruit Cocktail

Tuesday, March 12 –Chicken Cordon Bleu, Baby Bakers, Roll, Salad Bar, Food Choice – Corn or Applesauce

Wednesday, March 13 –Chicken Alfredo, Breadstick, Salad Bar, Food Choice –Green Beans or Grapes

Thursday, March 14 – Beef & Cheddar Sandwich Fries, Salad Bar, Food Choice –Carrot Sticks or Peaches

Malad High Lunch

Monday, March 11 – Pulled

Pork Nachos, Salad Bar, Food Choice – Sliced Cucumbers or Fruit Cocktail

Tuesday, March 12 –

Chicken Cordon Bleu, Baby Bakers, Roll, Salad Bar, Food Choice – Corn or Applesauce

Ammon Treasure, March 14

Camie Tripp, March 14

Grandparents Only

Not recommended for parents or kids

By Gramma Dot

My kitchen faucet sprang a leak. I would pull the spray head from the faucet, extending the hose, which is where the leak was, and get a little spritzing every time I turned on the water. Well, the first remedy for the problem was duct tape…didn’t work. The leaking water snaked through the mesh hose under the duct tape and then seeped around the tape and dripped down the spray head. At least I didn’t get spritzed.

Luckily, we had bought the faucet locally and it was a Moen, which means life-time guaranty. Brent visited the Lumber Store, explained our problem, and got a new faucet to replace the old. Now, handyman is not Brent’s middle name, but he has connec-

tions. His walking buddy, Scott, came over to take a look at the situation and see what could be done. Upon inspection all that was needed was to replace the hose and spray head and in about five minutes Scott had the hose switched out and my faucet was working without any spritzing or duct tape. The point of all this is connections. You’ve heard the saying, “It’s not what you know, but who you know.” Well, I think there is something to that. We need each other, not just for talk, but also for help. So, today I’m glad Brent doesn’t walk alone. Those “Good Old Boys” are good to have around! Share your skills and strengthen the Good Life for those around you. Thanks, Scott!

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

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Thursday, March 14 - Cereal Assortment, French Toast, Fruit

Malad High Breakfast

All Breakfast Served with Juice or Milk

Monday, March 11 - Cereal Assortment, Waffle, Fruit

Tuesday, March 12 - Cereal

Tuesday, March 12 – Popcorn Chicken Bowl, Roll, Food Choice – Broccoli or Apple

Wednesday, March 13 –Breakfast for Lunch, Sausage Patty, Hash Brown, French Toast, Food Choice – Carrot Sticks or Peaches

Thursday, March 14 – Hamburger, Baked Fries, Food Choice – Corn or Pears

Wednesday, March 13 –Chicken Alfredo, Breadstick, Salad Bar, Food Choice –Green Beans or Grapes

Thursday, March 14 – Beef & Cheddar Sandwich Fries, Salad Bar, Food Choice –Carrot Sticks or Peaches

1744 King George lll charges colonists in Boston with attempting to injure British commerce, paving the way for the closing of the port to punish colonists for the Boston Tea Party

1778 Captain James Cook first sights Oregon coast at Yaquina Bay

1854 Charles Miller patents first U.S. sewing machine to stitch buttonholes

1857 Baseball decides 9 innings constitutes an official game, not 9 runs

1876 Alexander Graham Bell receives a patent for the telephone in the U.S.

ON THIS DAY SHERIFF'S DISPATCH

Following are recent calls received by dispatchers at the Oneida County Sheriff’s Office. During the week of 02/25 to 03/02, the Sheriff’s Office investigated 43 new cases. During this time, the Oneida County Sheriff’s Office dispatchers received and unknown number of total calls. This report includes only new investigations and does not include regular investigations, civil services, and the other responsibilities of the Sheriff’s Office. Sunday,

1905 Arthur Conan Doyle publishes “The Return of Sherlock Holmes” collection in London after public pressure to revive his famous detective

1908 Cincinnati Mayor Mark Breith stand before the city council and announces that, “women are not physically fit to operate automobiles”

1939 Glamour magazine begins publishing

1955 Musical “Peter Pan”, starring Mary Martin broadcast live on NBC as part of “Producers’ Showcase” series; attracts a then record 65 million viewers

1981 First homicide at Disneyland, 18-year-old Mel Yorba is stabbed to death during a fight with James O’Driscoll after allegedly pinching his girlfriend’s bottom

1996 First surface photos of Pluto (photographed by Hubble Space Telescope)

2021 Oprah Winfrey interview with Harry and Meaghan, Duke and Duchess of Sussex broadcast on CBS, alleges Meaghan was make suicidal and subject to racist treatment by the palace

Research highlights impacts of social media on Middle School students

In families, communities, and schools across the nation, there is growing concern about the potential negative impact of social media on the mental health of students. In response to local concerns, a study was conducted in Malad Middle School to determine the impact of social media on local students. Tyler Cook, a teacher at Malad Middle School and a student in the master’s degree program in social work at Idaho State University, initiated this preliminary study as part of the research requirements for his degree.

In October 2023, consent forms were sent home to gain parental permission for their students to participate in a study. Of the 211 students in Malad Middle School, 148 (70%) voluntarily participated in the study by completing the anonymous survey. Tyler reported the survey results at the Oneida School Board meeting on February 20, 2024. It should be noted that 70% is an extremely high return on a survey, meaning that the data have a strong chance of being highly representative of the students who participated in the study. However, the accuracy of the survey results may have been affected by student concerns related to reporting sensitive information, despite the anonymity of the survey.

The students were asked what social media platforms they use; the vast majority (81%) reported using YouTube, with Threads (39%), TikTok (36%), and Instagram (32%) being popular with students. Fewer than 12% reported using any other particular platform. From the survey results, it could not be determined whether the students were using social media for educational, entertainment, destructive, or other purposes.

It should be noted that there is some overlap between platforms, in that Facebook Messenger is a popular feature of the site that fulfills many of the same functions as Discord or Texting. Registered users of some of the services have a wider array of site options than non-registered users, including comment interaction and some DM capabilities.

The students were then asked how much time they spend on social media in a normal day. Almost half (43%) reported spending 1-3 hours on social media while 37% reported spending less than 1 hour and only 6% reported spending more than 6 hours. These numbers are not verifiable but just reported by the students themselves, who may have not wanted to report accurate numbers or who may not realize the total number of hours they spend on social media each day.

When asked about their feelings of sadness or depression, 47% of the students reported not feeling sad at all during the last month; 44% reported feeling a little sad. However, 22 (10%) of the students reported significant depression or sadness. This rate is below the average rate of depression among this age group reported by the American Psychological Association, which found the number closer to 16%. However, that number increased across the

country during the COVID period and has not been documented nationwide since.

Similarly, 24% of the students reported having not felt worried or anxious recently while 60% reported feeling a little worried or anxious. Over 30 students (15%) reported feeling worried or anxious all the time.

The students were also asked to indicate when they felt most safe. A majority of students reported feeling safe around family, friends, and at home. Less than 10% selected “school” as a safe place; however, in his conclusion, Cook explained that the wording of the question about safety allowed for only one response.

As “home” was the overwhelming response (and “with family” as a strong second), the data demonstrated merely a lower first-choice preference for school, not an expression of the students’ feelings about school with regard to safety. Cook mentioned in his paper that this was an area in the study that would benefit from refinement.

The students were also asked to whom they talked when they wanted to feel safe. “Parents” was the response for 35% of the students with “mother” for 20% and “father” for only 1% of the students. “Friends” was indicated by 25% of the students as the person(s) they were most likely to talk to when wanting to feel safe.

Almost three-quarters (72%) of the students said they had never been bullied online. Of those who said that they had been bullied online, only 18% reported that they reported the bullying to someone.

In response to questions about suicide, 91% of the students said they had never tried to kill themselves and 79% said they had never thought about killing themselves. The difference between the contemplation of suicide and actions toward it cannot be overstated. The response by 20% of the students as having thought about killing themselves is near the average reported by the American Psychological Association among for this age cohort and lower than the rate reported among adults.

Due to limitations of the survey, the results have to be interpreted carefully. Additional research, including interviews with students, is needed so that school counselors, staff, and teachers, parents, church leaders, and community members will be able to determine what steps are needed to protect students from possibly destructive thoughts and actions. The relationship between social media and mental health is being established, but much more research is needed so that students are protected while being allowed to use social media in positive ways. Social media may be just one of many reasons for the increase in mental health challenges for students, but the more research that is done in this area, the clearer the picture will become. This will also help to shape response strategies on the part of schools, parents, and other involved parties in the future.

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Social media legislation across the country

A recent report on social media impacts on middle school students in the country’s school system sheds some light on the increasing issue of the potential mental health effects of social media on today’s students. The report found that Idaho’s middle schoolers spend a bit less time than the national average engaged with social media, but that many of the same issues are present that have been noted nationally in conjunction with that use. Bullying, negative feelings of self-worth, and potential self-harm ideation are among the primary concerns being investigated by a wide range of groups.

The rise of social media has occurred over a relatively brief span of time, with most media experts locating the widespread use of various platforms at around 2009 or 2010. Numbers of those who routinely use social media have radically increased since that time. For adults, that 15 year period can seem somewhat recent, but bear in mind that it also means that today’s middle school and grade school (as well as most high school) students have never experienced a world without social media as a background factor in culture, commerce, education, and society at large.

By the same token that makes the passage of time since social media became a major concern seem slight, that span of time is not especially fast for the creation and passage of legislation, which always lags social trends by a number of years.

This year, social media legislation is in the legislatures of 30 states and Puerto Rico, including Idaho. Idaho’s House Bill 448 is the only one on the docket, and it would add to the existing state laws on harmful internet content by “establishing provisions to protect minors.” Similar additions are on the books in many states, and seek to increase penalties for content providers who are deemed to be in violation of the state law, and to more specifically articulate what it meant by “harm.”

At present, the bill has a high degree of likelihood for passage, as it merely adds to the existing law.

Utah, a state which reports one of the country’s highest per capita internet and social media usage figures, has four laws up for the session, including the recently enacted Senate Bill S 89, which extends the time social media companies have to implement the section of the bill that prohibits companies from allowing minors to be account holders on social media platforms without express consent of a parent or guardian. Senate Bill 194 is related, as it enacts provisions related to age verification for minors under the State Minor Protection Act. Amendments are also on the table with House Bill 464, which enacts provisions against the excessive use of algorithmically curated social media services, and House Bill H

342, which strengthens provisions of the Electronic Information Privacy Act regarding data collection.

Wyoming’s House Bill 78 would specify penalties under the Pornography and Obscenity laws in effect, as well as prohibit the retention of user data, and require age verification of adult sites. Similar to Utah’s S 194, Wyoming’s S 85 will require parental consent for minors to use social media platform accounts.

Washington has a number of bills up for discussion as well, including H 2435, which bans the TikTok platform in the state. House Bill 1627 is an interesting bill, which provides protections for minor children featured on for-profit vlogs (video log content). This is especially relevant following the recently adjudicated “8 Passengers” court case against Ruby Franke and Jodi Hildebrandt, who were found guilty of abuse in a case in Utah. Another interesting bill in Washington would expand and enhance “media literacy and digital citizenship” programs in the school system.

Oregon does not have any social media legislation pending.

Across the country, many states have proposed legislation to establish committees to investigate social media’s effects on students, mandate digital literacy courses for all students, increase penalties for harmful behavior, protect digital information, and so on.

As social media becomes a more and more inescapable feature of modern life, it is a good bet that the topic will become a major source of legislation into the foreseeable future. Because internet platforms evolve rapidly, legislators need to work ahead of problems, rather than catch up with them as has often been the case in the last 15 or so years.

As a parent, I have kids who are currently in elementary, middle school, and high school, and the impacts of social media have caused me a lot of anxiety, as I’m sure they’ve caused many of you. It can feel overwhelming from a parent’s perspective, because the line between “normal socialization” and “unhealthy interactions” is not something that our kids themselves are equipped to observe or explain. It’s also true that most kids are reticent to discuss their online activities, as in some ways it really is private to them.

As with any social situation in which kids are participants, speaking with your kids directly, and making sure they feel comfortable coming to you with any issues they are experiencing is the most effective way to try to negotiate the online world they live in more often than we do. While they may not always open up about specific problems with social media, they are much more likely to in a good faith conversation about how they are doing, and what is going on in their lives.

Oneida County Republican Caucus report March 3, 2024

A BIG THANK YOU to the Caucus

Captains Paul Smith and Paula Romrell, the many volunteers and Voters for the successful Oneida County Republican Presidential Caucus held March 2, 2024. Our county vote totals: 106 / Donald J Trump 25 / Nikki Haley 3 / Ron Desantis and 3 / Vivek Ramaswamy.

As Chairman I express my gratitude, as both Caucus locations performed very well. However, I must apologize for allowing some illegal campaign signs at the electioneering table in the foyer. One sign which was misleading as to “who” is promoting the listed candidates, was placed by the Oneida County Concerned Republicans, not the Oneida County Central Republican Committee. The

other sign was for the position of sheriff. I hope my mistake does not lead to any campaign fines to the listed candidates.

The signs were illegal because they did not specify who was responsible for them. (see IDAHO STATUTES TITLE 67 CHAPTER 66 / 67-6614A). My mistake for allowing illegal signs, I am sorry.

All candidates and Political Action Committees need to be aware of campaign and election laws.

The Declaration of Candidacy Filing Period for the Primary Election is March 4-15, 2024.

Respectfully, County Republican Chairman Larry Oja

Idaho GOP Caucus joins Michigan and Missouri in supporting Trump

Idaho was one of three states that held GOP nominating contests on Saturday. Unofficially, 84% of Idaho’s registered GOP voters gave Trump the nod in the state’s caucuses. Idaho joined Michigan and Missouri in moving former president Donald Trump closer to the delegate total he needs to cinch the nomination. While there is no realistic mathematical way the Nikki Haley can overtake Trump in the delegate race, Donald Trump’s various legal issues create a lot of uncertainty in both the path to the nominating convention, and then (assuming Trump crosses that threshold) to the general election. In Michigan, Haley did pick up some of the delegates in the contest, which has not been made official yet.

According to idahorepublicancaucus.com, in Oneida County, the vote totals were: 106 / Donald J Trump 25 / Nikki Haley 3 / Ron Desantis and 3 / Vivek Ramaswamy. With 100% of the 210 precincts reporting across Idaho, the statewide totals were as follows: Donald Trump received 33,603 (84.89%); Nikki Haley 5,221 (13.19%); Ron DeSantis 534 (1.35%); Vivek Ramaswamy 95 (.24%); Chris Christie 91 (.23%); Ryan Binkley 40 (.10%). These totals are a bit more Trump friendly than those reported in many of the other state contests, but reflect similar trends.

Adhering to expectations, the District of Columbia voted for Nikki Haley, making it the first contest she has won this season. Haley won with 66% of the vote to Trump’s 33%, and picked up 19 delegates. It is interesting to note that historically, Haley became the first woman to win a GOP presidential nominating contest in the country’s history, although the GOP electorate in the DC area is considerably less Trump-friendly than most others across the nominating contests.

Recent developments in the courts indicate that possibly only one of the

trials Trump is currently involved in is likely to take place before the convention. The Supreme Court also issued a major ruling that universally keeps his name on the ballot in all states, making the current state-level court challenges for disqualification on the basis of “insurrection” irrelevant. The ruling came after an appeal based on Colorado’s decision to remove Trump from the ballot for his actions on January 6.

Some observers over the weekend noted that there were issues for the Trump campaign in the cross-tabs (analysis tables of the voters, created by exit interviews), which continued to find a fairly consistent 30% or so of GOP voters who voted for a candidate other than Trump, and indicated that they would not vote for him in the general election. While that will not affect Trump’s ability to lock up the primary nomination, if those percentages indeed track through the general election they will present an extremely narrow margin between Biden and Trump, much like the 2020 election.

Idaho GOP Chairman Dorothy Moon released a statement after the caucus results were in, stating, “We are pleased to announce that…President Donald J. Trump has won all 32 of Idaho’s delegates to the Republican National Convention. Idaho has reaffirmed its steadfast support for Republican ideals, reaffirming Idaho’s status as ‘Trump Country’ with his resounding victory in our caucus.”

She added, “I am so proud to say that the caucuses today were organized 100% by the Idaho Republican Party without any reliance on taxpayer dollars. This monumental event was meticulously planned, facilitated, and executed by the dedicated state party staff, alongside the invaluable thousands of Republican volunteers across the state. Their tireless efforts ensured the smooth operation of the caucuses at 210 locations statewide, culminating in a resounding success.”

Extension Office plans for Spring Break; upcoming events

Last year, the Extension Office staff and 4-H volunteers brought a fun week of Spring Break classes to the Event Center, and this year they are doing it again. Beginning Monday March 25th and running until Thursday March 28th, the week will feature daily events, most of which are free and open to ages 8-18. Many of the events count as Livestock meetings in the 4-H program, though only the Equine Day Camp is limited to current members of a 4-H program.

Events throughout the week will include a craft day with Daisy Hollow’s Chris Jensen, Archery 101 with Bracken Henderson, Art with Tina Bullcreek, Cupcake decorating class, several animal workshops, and a Scavenger Hunt planned and hosted by the Teen Leaders Club.

Some of the events will have class size limits, and a few will require a small fee. Specific information about those requirements and the meeting times during the week will be made available once they are finalized for the event.

The Extension Office welcomes everyone out to the program. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication of program information or reasonable accommodations can contact Saw-

Legislative Update, Sen. Kelly Anthon, D27

Dear Oneida County Friends and Neighbors,

Agriculture is the lifeblood of the Idaho economy. Idaho produces over 185 crops, commodities, and processed foods on over 24,000 farms and ranches – way more food than Idahoans could ever eat ourselves. Almost 6 million acres of Idaho land are used for crop production, which is just over 11% of the state’s total land area. Agriculture and food product manufacturing comprise over 9% of Idaho’s gross domestic product. Our food industry workforce is one of the largest in the country with over three times the national concentration. In places like Malad, we understand that farming and ranching is not only our heritage, but it is our future.

As a 7th generation Idahoan raised on a family farm in Declo, I feel blessed to have experienced our Idaho agriculture heritage as a young person, raising 4-H lambs, moving irrigation lines, and weeding sugar beets in the summers. I also feel some concern that as Idaho’s urban areas grow with new residents, often coming from out of state, there is a growing disconnect between our people and a necessary understanding of agriculture’s importance.

The State of California is an example of incredible agricultural capacity pitted against liberal policies that hamper that potential. In recent years, liberal politicians have created so much red tape for California farmers and ranchers that many California dairymen have fled to Idaho. California now prohibits the selling of an egg unless produced by a ‘free range’ chicken. Veal and pork production is also strictly regulated. Farmers are increasingly sued for using fertilizers, pesticides, and herbicides necessary to safely maximize yields. In short, Government in California is not friendly to agriculture.

With fewer and fewer legislators in Idaho than ever coming from rural areas or from backgrounds in agriculture, we need to have our eyes wide open. I have witnessed more and more Idaho legislators attacking Idaho agriculture and voting against measures to protect our food production. I want all of you to know that I am committed to standing strong for our farmers and ranchers. This week I voted to support more flexibility in Idaho law to set long term cattle grazing leases. I also voted to protect farmers who legally use herbicides and pesticides from frivolous lawsuits. Finally, I continue efforts to control wolves, forced on Idaho by the federal government, in order to protect Idaho’s sheep and cattle ranchers.

As you see issues that could negatively impact our agriculture, please let me know. I want to do a good job serving you all in Oneida County.

Sincerely,

Kelly Anthon Senate Majority Leader

Malad FFA Update

The Malad Chapter of the FFA has always been a strong one in the state, and this year is no different. FFA focuses on both Agricultural issues as well as leadership training for its members. According to FFA Advisor Lexie Evans, “Malad FFA experienced exponential growth in membership and achievements this year. Students have been engaged in many leadership and career development events. Malad FFA members have participated in many district events and are preparing for state convention and competitions in April.”

So far this year, the FFA has participated in the FFA Creed speaking competition, extemporane-

ous public speaking contest, the Farm Bureau Discussion Meet, Gem State Leadership Conference, Western Welding Academy, and multiple industry tours.

Upcoming events for the chapter include the ISU welding contest, and state CDE’s (Career Development Events).

The recent FFA Auction and Fundraiser helped to underwrite the cost of travel and admission fees to many of these events, but if you would like to further support the FFA program, contact Lexie Evans through Malad High School to receive further information on how to do so.

yer Fonnesbeck by March 18 at 459

S Main in Malad, or call (208) 7662243.

Other events on the calendar for the Extension Office include a Forage School presentation on March 7, from 1-4. The class will cover topics including the Idaho hay outlook, weed control, hay crop rotation, and forage research. Registration is $15 at the door, and the session counts as 1 Pesticide credit towards licensing.

On March 27, Bracken Henderson will return to Malad as the result of a number of requests to host a spring tree pruning class at 6:00 p.m.

On March 28, Equine School will look at Dentistry education, also at 6:00 p.m.

On April 17, a class on spring lawn care and irrigation will be held.

And on April 18 and 24, classes on water bath canning and pressure canning will be held.

All event will be held at the Oneida County Event Center, and hosted by the Extension Office. Events are always in the works at the office, so follow the University of Idaho Extension, Oneida County Office Facebook page to keep up with current events or find information about becoming a member of the growing 4-H program.

St. David’s Day celebration observed by Welsh Society

To avoid conflicts with weekend activities, the Malad Valley Welsh Society celebrated St. David’s Day one day early on Thursday, February 29. Members of the Society gathered at the Oneida County Library to talk about St. David, the patron saint of Wales.

After a short quiz to test knowledge of St. David and his life (nobody passed the quiz), a video was shown to remind everyone of the beauties of Wales, including green landscapes, seashores, castles, and cathedrals. Provided by “Roots in Wales,” an or-

ganization in Wales reaching out to the Welsh diaspora (those with Welsh roots who have left their native country), the drone video concentrated on areas of Wales important to St. David, including his namesake cathedral.

While eating treats, Society members learned from Luke Waldron about a new event this spring at the Malad Valley Heritage Square to celebrate Welsh pioneers. Society members and guests then reviewed the program for the Malad Valley Welsh Festival, which will be June 28-30 this year.

This school year’s FFA Chapter members, who still have a number of events remaining on their calendar.

Lucky Charms Bunny Club with presenter Katy Maughan kicked off last year’s 4-H Spring Break in perfect Easter fashion!

Malad High School Dragons net state basketball crown

Saturday—March 12, 1992

The following is a reproduction of the original article from 1992. Because of the way it was placed on our pages, we are not able to reproduce an image of the original page itself, but the text and accompanying images are below:

The Malad Dragons proved worthy of their top ranking last week, sailing through the A-3 State Basketball Tournament to emerge the A-3 State Champions, the only undefeated team in the state of Idaho.

They claimed the title by far outclassing a stellar tournament field. While fellow unbeatens Lapwai and New Plymouth fell in the opening and semifinal rounds, Malad whisked past opponents by an average of more than 17 points per game to conclude the school’s best season ever.

Ranked #1 for most of the season, Malad racked up 26 wins and no losses for the season, playing one of the toughest schedules of any team in the state. After their 77-64 win over Teton in the championship game, their overall win streak increases to 28.

Malad 64-Declo 45

The Dragons opened the State Tournament at 3:45 on Thursday afternoon in the Centennial High School Gymnasium against the Declo Hornets – a team they had defeated twice during the regular season.

Declo picked up the first bucket, but Malad answered quickly with a couple of their own, racing to an early 10-4 lead.

Both teams then traded baskets until a late Dragon blitz, led by Brandon Vaughan and Justin Jones, extended Malad’s lead out to 14-9 by the end of the first quarter.

Good defense in the second quarter, combined with hot shooting by Clint Bastian and Vaughan, ushered the Dragons to a commanding 28-13 lead before three late Dragon turnovers gave the Hornets new life. Declo was able to close the gap only a little, however, before a last second basket by Dave Evans put the half time margin at 35-19, Malad leading by 16.

Starting out the second half some-

what tentative, the Dragons allowed the Hornets to score on their first six possessions and come within eight. With Malad finally getting their momentum, however, they never got any closer. The Dragons closed the quarter with a flurry by Vaughan, who pushed the margin back to 16, at 48-32.

In the final quarter, the Dragons scored on their first four possessions, then developed turnover-it is, again allowing Declo to come back within eight, at 48-40.

But Clint Bastian continued his hot hand, and with clutch free throws by Jones, the Dragons regained control. A last second bucket sealed the Malad victory at 64-45.

Coach Terry Jones was pleased to get this first game behind him, saying “First ball games at State are usually unpredictable, and with as many young and inexperienced players as we had, we were happy to win.”

For the most part, worries about early tournament jitters failed to materialize. Worries, too, over Justin Jones’ injured foot proved unnecessary, as the rest of the team picked up the slack.

In spite of his injury, the phenomenal senior guard pulled down 15 rebounds. Nathan Knutsen grabbed 6 and Evans and Vaughan each got 5.

Hitting 17 of 19, the Dragons’ free throw performance was outstanding. Nearly all of these came in the last quarter when Declo was trying to foul for profit.

Malad 60 – West Jefferson 41

For Friday evening’s semi-final round, Malad had anticipated a meeting with undefeated Lapwai. However, when an inspired West Jefferson team rallied to upset the Wildcats in overtime, the script was rewritten.

The Dragons took it to the Panthers early, with balanced scoring between Jones, Bastian, Vaughan and Evans; and they cruised to a 19-7 first quarter lead. Malad’s defense had numerous steals, putting a lor of pressure on West Jefferson ball handlers.

The second quarter winter set in. Malad’s shooting went cold as they appeared to rely totally on outside shooting. But while the Dragons managed a mere 11 points for the quarter, the West Jefferson Panthers didn’t fare much better. The half time score of 30-19 had MAlad out front by 11.

Both teams traded baskets in the early going of the third quarter, with neither able to sustain much offense. Dave Evans got three buckets, along with a couple by Jones, and the quarter ended a rather low scoring affair at 43-30. The Dragons were still out front.

Jumping our 54-30 behind good defense and the outside shooting of Bastian and Vaughan, Malad finally picked up the pace in the fourth period.

Before the game ended, however, the Dragons’ old nemesis, turnover-itis, allowed West Jefferson to cut the final margin back to 60-41.

Nathan Knutsen and Justin Jones led the Dragons in rebounds, pulling down 7 and 8 respectively. Coach Jones was pleased with Knutsen’s effort, as he had been sick during the day but was still able to make several good assists and help lead in rebounds.

Once again, a few lazy passes made the turnover ratio a little bit more than he would have liked.

Malad 77 – Teton 64

At 3:45 p.m. in the Boise State Bronco Pavillion the Malad Dragons lined up against the Teton Redskins, with the A-3 State championship on the line.

Teton took an early 4-3 lead, but that was their last. Vaughan, Jones, and Evans took control of Malad’s offense, scoring seven unanswered points and putting Malad up 11-4. The Dragons finished the quarter in similar fashion, holding a 5-point advantage at the end of one.

Jones appeared to have shaken off some of the effects of his injured foot. He added ten points in the initial period.

The Dragon defense took control in the second half. Spurred by the rebounding of Nathan Knutsen, the offense of Jones, Bastian, and Forest Thomas went on a 17-2 scoring run that pushed Malad’s lead to 20 points before settling in at a comfortable 2124 at half time.

The third period was a trade off as both teams worked hard but neither could gain much ground. Dave Evans led the Malad offense with three big buckets. A couple of Dragon turnovers let Teton maintain their contact and the period closed with Malad on top 57-40.

Some long bombs, coupled with an aggressive Teton attack, allowed the Redskins to cut the margin back to 12, at 60-57, but Malad’s free throw shooters kept their composure, hitting 27 of 33 for the ball game, 18 of 21 in the final period, and the Dragons had the championsjip with a solid victory over the Teton Redskins.

With 9 boards, Knutsen led in rebounding, while Jones had 7.

A very proud Coach Jones credited his team with an outstanding team effort.

“Each player knew his role and contributed his strong points to the team,” he said. “The players were unselfish. They worked hard every day in practice, and they concentrated on the task at hand. WE never overlooked anybody we played. We showed up to play each and every opponent we met.”

Jones said his team’s ability to play together, coupled with their good attitude, no doubt has been the biggest factor in their success this year. “Chemistry on a team is probably more important than overall talent,” he said, “and that was certainly the case this year, as we had several young and inexperienced players combined with veterans to provide a fantastic season.”

He credited his four seniors—Dave Evans, Clint Budge, Lamont Kotter, and Justin Jones—for their leadership. “They kept a good attitude all year,” Jones said. “Some of them wanted to play a little more, but they contributed a positive mental attitude and kept what was best for the team first. And that’s what’s important.”

Epilogue

Two Dragon players went into the State Tournament record book. Clint Bastian borke a tournament record with twelve 3-pointers in his games, while Justin Jones broke his record of 16 free throws made in a single game.

The records, however, were the frosting on the cake, said Coach Jones.

“The nice thing about these kids is that they didn’t go into the game looking for records. The records came as part of their goal of playing well. They weren’t setting anybody in particular to break a record. They just happened.”

Justin Jones finished out his season the all time leading scorer in Amald High School history, accumulating a final total of 1,975 points. The previous record was held by Todd Hubbard, who had 1,356 points. Brett Daniels holds the State Tournament point record, with 100 points.

Coaching has become a Jones things as three of Terry Jones’ sons have become Idaho high school coaches, following in their dad’s footsteps.

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also presented with a banner, later signed by the ‘92 team, to be hung in the Malad High School gym.

Justin Jones, a major contributor to the ‘92 season, said, “What a tremendous opportunity to see all of our team again! It brings back so many amazing memories of our hard work, team work, friendships, and the joy we had playing this great game. What a special moment in time representing the Malad Dragons and what a special moment to be recognized as Legends! I wanted to thank all of our team, coaches and managers. My heart is full of gratitude for each one of them!”

Lamont Kotter said it well as he

shared, “It was an incredible experience to see all of our team again and to share in that special experience. I’m excited to put my plaque and medallion next to my trophy cup where I’ll see it often and think of them all. I express gratitude for the opportunity I had to be coached by such good men and to be friends and teammates with such a great bunch of guys.

“My heart was full as I thought about all the experiences we had together and how those experiences helped to shape my life. I have been richly blessed by the associations of good people like these men. I’m grateful to know each of them and for the time we had together on and off the court.”

FISH AND GAME CALENDAR

From tags sales to general season openers, here’s a partial list of what’s happening in March.

From controlled hunt results to season closures, there’s a lot happening in Idaho next month that you should be aware of. Staying in the loop can be the difference between applying for that coveted controlled hunt tag and watching from the sidelines.

Be sure to stay up to date on all Fish and Game happenings. Here are some important dates you should know to help you plan.

MARCH 2024

3/1 – CLOSED: Spring turkey controlled hunt application period

3/3 – CLOSED: Public comment period for Chinook salmon seasons

3/10 – CLOSED: Public comment period for 2025-27 fishing seasons and rules

3/15 – OPEN: Peregrine capture permit applications

3/19 - 3/20 – March Commission

Meeting in Boise

3/21 – Returned tag sale at 10 a.m. MDT

3/25 – ON SALE: Leftover spring turkey tags

3/31 – CLOSED: Several furbearer trapping seasons in most of the state*

3/31 – CLOSED: Cottontail rabbit, snowshoe hare and red squirrel hunting season

Note: Hunters, anglers and trappers should always double check the seasons and rules booklets to confirm opening and closing dates, as well as restrictions and rules pertaining to individual species. *See rules and regulations booklet for full list of furbearer seasons.

Spring Sports Preview

It certainly doesn’t look like it outside, but Malad Dragon spring sports are finally underway. Despite the snow and cold, the MHS athletes already have their first week of softball, baseball, and track practice behind them. After an incredibly successful 2023 that culminated in a state baseball championship, a state softball championship, and 4th place finish for the women’s track team, alongside multiple 1st place wins and several other medaling finishes, the Dragon players are more than ready to step back out on the field.

The various MHS teams were hopeful to have an early start to their on site practice, or at least an earlier start than the previous year. The short lived faux spring allowed a few days on the field before the winter storms chased them back inside once again. Creative practices and postponed games are the norm for spring season athletes and only serve to stoke the fire for when they finally get back into their game.

Practices for all teams officially began February 26 with an exciting number of students joining and trying out for the various teams. Lady Dragons softball Head Coach Bri Adams shared, “We had a great turnout at tryouts- more than we were expecting. We were able to keep more than enough girls for two full teams, which is exciting, since we have a couple of

girls that are still healing from out of season injuries.”

Sharing in the positive outlook for the upcoming track and field season, Head Coach Coby Crozier said, “We have upwards of 55-60 kids who have come out. Both our boys and girls bring a lot of talent back from last year, and have also added a lot of talent coming in.” Nearly doubling in size since the 2023 season, the MHS track team will be exciting to follow, especially as they have more opportunities to compete at home in front of their greatest fans on their newly refinished track.

In addition to their new track, the athletes are also being offered a new event to compete in. After a long hiatus due to safety concerns, the Idaho High School Activities Association (IHSAA) announced that in 2024, javelin would once again be offered as an event. However, the event won’t be sanctioned for the state meet until 2025.

Baseball and softball teams have the first games scheduled for the season as both teams are set to take on the American Falls Beavers on Tuesday, March 12 for their season opener. The track team will travel for their opening meet to Firth, Idaho to compete at the Cougar Classic on Thursday, March 28. But of course, their schedule is always at the mercy of Mother Nature.

Fires are currently ravaging parts of the Texas Panhandle.

Pray for the Panhandle

By Allison Eliason

With winter storms moving through the territory, it can be hard to believe that other regions of the country have been ablaze with devastating wildfires. While we have been working to keep cattle alive through the cold, wind, and snow, fellow ranchers are fighting to save them from the disastrous fires that race across their rangeland.

In the panhandle of Texas, north of Amarillo, a series of wildfires began Monday, February 26, that have mushroomed into a overwhelmingly destructive scene. The largest of the fires, the Smokehouse Creek Fire, has extended to more than 1.1 million acres in what has become the largest fire to move across The Lonestar State. The warm temperatures, dry air, and high winds have made it difficult to gain control over the fire and slow to contain it.

Big Game Scoring Day to be held in Idaho Falls

From Fish and Game Idaho Falls:

Ever wonder how that big buck you shot last year would score in the record books? Well March is your chance to get big game antlers, horns or skulls measured and scored by official Boone & Crockett and Pope & Young scorers.

Fish and Game is hosting a free scoring event to be held on March 28th, at the at the Fish & Game Regional Office located at 4279 Commerce Circle in Idaho Falls. Measuring will be done according to official standards for North American game animals.

Skulls, antlers, and horns from all North American big game species will be accepted. Submissions can be submitted at the regional office beginning Monday, March 25 through the 27th, and must be picked up on either Friday, March 29th or April 1st, between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.

The service is free, and all submissions will be scored regardless of size. “Every animal is a trophy to someone and has a memory attached

to it,” says James Brower with Fish & Game. “We are happy to score any animal brought by, so bring it in if you are curious. All it will cost you is a hunting story.”

Items brought in for measuring must be free of flesh and must have air-dried for a minimum of 60 days. Please note that air-drying is not the same as freezer storage.

All scoring will be completed free of charge by certified Boone & Crocket and Pope & Young scorers

Information required at the time of drop-off includes:

• Hunter or owner’s name

• Date of harvest

• Location of harvest, including big game unit, county and state

• Address and telephone number

• Guide’s name and address if applicable.

For more information, contact the Idaho Falls Fish & Game office at: 208-525-7290.

In addition to it, four other fires are raging across the panhandle, destroying lands, homes, and communities. According to reports from the Texas A&M Forest Service given Monday, the other fires include Gray County’s Grape Vine Creek Fire, which has burned nearly 35,000 acres and is 60% contained, Moore County’s Windy Deuce Fire, which has burned 144,206 acres and is at 55% containment, and Oldham County’s Magenta Fire, which burned nearly 3,300 acres and is 85% contained. Hutchinson County is also facing the new Roughneck Fire, which has reached an estimated 300 acres and is 25% contained.

Over the weekend, weather conditions have turned in favor of fighting the fire, with rain and even snow showers moving across the lands. The stark contrast of the white snow atop the blackened earth clearly demonstrated how fast conditions can change, for the good or the bad.

Unsurprisingly, the Texas panhandle is home to many ag producers that have not only lost their communities and homes, but also the means to their ranching and farming businesses as well. Farmers and ranchers

have found thousands of rangeland acres burned, crops completely ruined, everything from fences to barns reduced to ashes, and dead livestock dotting the scorched ground.

The Texas producers have little time to grieve the devastation of the fire as there is still work to be done to minimize continued losses. As warnings came, farmers and ranchers attempted to move their herds out of the fire’s destructive path, but in many cases, there simply was not enough time or means to do so. Many of the livestock that survived the wildfires have suffered burns to their flesh, udders and hooves. In the most critical cases, the humane treatment for these animals is to be put down.

Ranchers lucky enough to have saved their herds have a dilemma of their own in finding the space and feed that they need. And tt isn’t just hay that they need for their mature cows, but also milk replacer for their calves. Midway into their calving season, ranchers are finding calves that have lost their mothers or have mothers with burned udders so badly that they can’t nurse are suffering as well.

As the panhandle producers are going through such a devastating time, they are lifted by the all encompassing, country-wide ag family that are rising up to donate what they can in this time of need. From semi-loads of hay to fencing materials to simple cash, people are donating where and how they can to help keep fellow farmers and ranchers fighting another day. Across social media, texts and more, supporters are asking for prayers, positive vibes and all the good karma as they spread #PrayForThePanhandle.

There is no minimizing the devastating losses so many have suffered from the Texas panhandle wildfires, but in the midst of such loss we see producers, consumers and supporters far and wide showing their grit and determination to fight. We have seen it before and will see it again- farmers and ranchers with a hope and a resilience that tomorrow will be a better day.

Director Dallan Rupp was