The Idaho Enterprise | April 11, 2024

Enterprise The Idaho

Evening of the Arts Raises Funds for the hospital

The annual Evening of the Arts fundraiser and auction for Nell J Redfield Memorial Hospital hosted a crowded Event Center full of supporters last week, as a number of talented local artists took center stage against a backdrop of silent auction tables, and a fun live auction session. The event is the largest single fundraiser of the year for the hospital, which uses the funds raised for a variety of projects throughout the year. In recent years, the funds raised have been used to upgrade patient facilities, acquire patient monitoring equipment, wheelchairs, eye testing equipment, and many other items.

This year’s Evening of the Arts fundraiser, the 11th overall (2 years were missed due to COVID restrictions), had 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.

Although the event is held every year, visitors never know what to expect as the nature of the artists themselves change every time. In the past, such arts as bonsai trees, metal anthill sculptures, leatherwork, and taxidermy have

been featured. This year was no different, as a range of various media and styles were on display. Acting on a suggestion from Shara Olsen last year, the Hospital Foundation invited the Oneida Quilters to exhibit some of their members’ exquisite quilts as works of art. The variety of and skilled construction of the quilts on display were truly impressive, and certainly put to lie the idea that quilting is anything but a fine art. The Oneida Quilters holds monthly meetings where over 30 members gather to display and discuss their latest work, teach each other techniques, and share ideas for future projects. The Oneida Quilters began nearly 40 years ago, and includes members from Northern Utah, Marsh Valley, and all around Oneida County. The Quilters host their annual Quilt Show and Bake Sale during the Malad Valley Welsh Festival on the last weekend of June.

Allison Eliason, who lives in Holbrook with her husband Brayden and her four kids, displayed a selection of her photographic art. Ranging from a beautifully captured sunset over a familiar barn and a picture of her husband on horseback (which

Legion Auxiliary pays off lunch balances for local students

Local American Legion Post 65

Auxiliary President Erin White and other members of the organization visited the Oneida School district offices to present Lunch Services Director Jean Coburn with a check for $2,000 to be used to pay off the unpaid lunch balances across the school district.

According to White, who has been in the position of President for the last two years, “While our unit was brainstorming ways to help impact the local community, our Secretary Sheila Huggins mentioned that she had recently seen another unit from another state speak on the issue of the cost of lunch programs within school districts and how financial hardship is truly a public issue right now. We decided to reach out to the Oneida School district to find out what the balance was for those in the negative within our town for their students’ lunch. From there it was a given that we had a way to help and we would do it.”

Jean Coburn was clearly thrilled by the donation, and expressed sincere thanks to the Auxiliary, and stating that “when they approached me about wanting to donate to the lunch program, I thought it was amazing!” Coburn estimates that the donation, which will pay off the current balance of $1,600 carried by the district, will end up affecting somewhere around a full half of the students in SD #351.

While there are many important causes to be supported, White explains that “Our children are our fu-

ture—our country is theirs to inherit and grow. By supporting education and our youth we are helping our country’s future.”

The donated funds were raised by the Auxiliary during the many activities they participate in during the year, including staffing the food booths for the Horse races and festival of trees.

The Auxiliary also conducts various Food Drives, and in the past they have also sponsored a Veteran and or local family for Christmas, in addition to collecting donations for the Veterans home in Pocatello

the holidays. The funds the Auxilia-

ry raises are given back to the community to support causes such as the school lunch donation, as well as towards projects that support Veterans directly.

As part of the national effort, Unit 65 of Malad spreads awareness of Veteran Support through our sale of Poppies during Memorial Day weekend, with the poppy chosen to represent those lives that were shed in the service of the country for the freedom its citizens enjoy.

Developments in Gaza

Sunday marks six months since the October 7 Hamas attacks in Israel, which killed about 1,200 people. Since then, Israel’s campaign in Gaza has left more than 33,000 dead and triggered a humanitarian crisis. Israel says it has withdrawn its forces from Khan Younis in southern Gaza, but that a “significant” force remains elsewhere in the strip. Israel announced that it would attend negotiations on a ceasefire and hostage deal in Cairo. A Hamas delegation is also taking part.

Ahead of the talks, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said there would be no truce without the release of hostages. In further developments, new details have emerged about Thursday’s phone call between US President Joe Biden and Netanyahu. A source told CNN that Biden demanded Netanyahu do more to allow in aid.

Body discovered at Willard Bay

The Box Elder County Sheriff’s Office announced Friday that the medical examiner has identified the human skeletal remains found in Willard Bay on March 30 as Elijah Peck, 42, of Garland, Utah. Deputies are investigating the death as suspicious, because the cause of death was not immediately clear. Chief Deputy Sheriff Cade Palmer said on Facebook that investigators believe Peck was last seen in May 2023 and was not reported as missing.

“However, as this is an ongoing investigation, these details are subject to change,” Palmer wrote. Peck’s remains were found in a remote wetland area within the Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge on the northwest side of Willard Bay last Saturday. Anyone with any knowledge of the case that could help the investigation is asked to call 435-734-6530.

Absentee Ballots

Mailed out

Idaho county election offices are starting to mail absentee ballots ahead of the May 21 Idaho primary election. Voters who requested an absentee ballot should receive it in the mail within a week, the Idaho Secretary of State’s Office announced in a Friday news release. The deadline to request an absentee ballot for the May primary is 5 p.m. May 10. Voters can request absentee ballots at VoteIdaho.gov, a website of the Idaho Secretary of State.

“Whether you plan to vote absentee, vote early, or vote on Election Day, have a plan to vote in the Idaho May primary,” Idaho Secretary of State Phil McGrane said in the news release. “The Idaho primary includes races for Congress, state legislators, and local races that impact your community. Every vote counts, so ensure your voice is heard by participating in this important election.” All 105 Idaho legislative seats are up for election this year. More than 14,000 absentee ballots have been issued initially, according to an absentee ballot tracker on VoteIdaho.gov. More than 9,700 ballots were issued to Republicans, according to the tracker.

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Shelby Gunter Blackner displayed a number of her watercolor pieces at the Evening. She placed a batch of her cards and an Easter-appropriate painting in the Live Auction.

The 11th Evening of the Arts fundraiser and auction began to fill the Oneida County Event Center early as the silent auction began. The night is the largest public fundraiser for the hospital during the year.

Back: Sgt at Arms Chey Wilson, Vice President Merla Womack; Front: Secretary Geneal White, President Erin White, Food Services Director Jean Coburn

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was used in official program materials by the Cattleman’s Association) to an evocative closeup of one of her horse’s faces, Allison’s work did an amazing job of capturing the intimate grandeur of western life.

Chesley Lewis, who was unable to attend in person due to work commitments, nonetheless displayed his impressive collection of 3-D wood signage, which also spoke to both the cowboy aesthetic of the area, as well as the use of modern and even cutting edge (literally in this case) technology.

Jerry Camp is originally from Utah, but now considers Malad home after moving here with his wife two years ago. Camp has been painting in one fashion or another since high school, he currently undertakes it in a more serious way, as he now exhibits and sells his works in the Relics Gallery in Holladay, Utah. He is a member of the Intermountain Society of Artists and the Oil Painters of America. Many of the paintings displayed by Camp had a familiar look to visitors, as their subjects included perspectives of the local area, including a few of Malad itself. A view of the mountains to the east done from Malad City Park was a particular standout.

Shelby Gunter Blackner took up watercolor relatively recently, but has come a long way in her craft in the last few years. She specializes in family portraits, and made to order paintings of people and places people want to see memorialized. She also produces cards of her art, which are wonderfully stylized and uniquely stamped with her personality.

Art students from a range of ages and classes at local school displayed their artwork, including the 4th and 5th graders of Malad Elementary School and the art students of Malad Middle and High Schools under the instruction of Krystal Fonnesbeck. Adams herself was not able to attend, but donated a pair of giclee prints to the live auction, including a literal pear, and an array of license plates.

The other artists also contributed works to the live auction, where they joined other items such as a trip to an Island Park cabin donated by Jim Everson, a fantastically crafted bell by Doug Adams, a Firepit and Grill donated by

Hands of Hope, and outdoor chairs donated by Dean and Regene Jones.

The Malad High School culinary arts students prepared popcorn treats, and Malad High School’s Chamber Choir performed a trio of impressive numbers during the evening’s event.

To celebrate spring, the Peeps dioramas designed by several departments at the Hospital were on display, made with marshmallow chicks and bunnies.

The silent auction tables stayed busy until the last second budding was open, with a number of very competitive bids. Items up for auction included a wide range of things, from afghans and jewelry to floral arrangements and gift certificates, a box of beef to a crocheted horse, and everything in between. A large number of people and organizations donated to the auction.

Donations were made by the Abbott/ Fowler Families, Albert’s Service, Allen Drug and Sue Evans, ATC, Black Swan, the Blue Goose, Buttars Tractor, Cache Valley Center for the Arts, Cammy Nielsen, Christine Davis, the City of Malad, Country ChemDry, Daisy Hollow Floral and Gift, Defend Pest and Lawn, Dianne Adams, Edith’s Collective, Firth Cattle Company, Hale Centre Theatre, Hess Truck Auto Ag, Hess Pumice Perlite, Idaho Milling and Grain, Idaho Outdoor Properties, Ihler Hydro Seed, InReach Lab Partners, IronDoor Smokehouse and Catering, J Peak Propane, John Williams Properties, John Deere Stotz, Kanine Korner, KJs, Las Fiestas, Pizza Stop, Lava Hot Springs, LeGrande Aqua Plunge, Malad Bowl, Malad Drive-In, Malad Rock, Malad Valley Dental Clinic, Mallory Wheatley, Mountain States Insurance Group, Mountain Valley Realty, NAPA Auto Parts, Nimer’s Repair, Once Upon a Tree, Oneida County EMS, Oneida Crisis Center, Oneida Family Dental, Oxford Packing, Subway, PT Solutions—Greg Compton, PT Welding, Rich and Lynn Moore, Ron Keller Tire, Russell and Wendy Boyer, Rocking A Ranch, Swaffles and Cream, The Gym, the Idaho Enterprise, Thomas Electric and Furniture, Thomas Market, Tiffany Lewis Jeppsen, Bonnie John, Lucinda Sweeten (in memory of Boyd Lewis), Tiny Tots Daycare and Preschool, Tumbled, U and I Furniture, Up the Creek, U Bank, Verlene Williams, Ward’s Ace and Country Store, and Willow Wishing Treats.

By Kathy Kent, Director Oneida County Library

The Oneida County Library offers many onsite and offsite services. We have over 30,000 printed materials including the best sellers that are funded by the Redfield Foundation.

Besides printed materials, the library offers many programs that can be used in your own home on computers and mobile devices without having to come to the library. Do you like to read or listen to the latest audible book from your device? Oneida County Library offers the Libby App. Just download the app, connect to our library and access the many audible and ebooks that are offered. No fees, no overdue fees, just simple enjoyment from your device. At home, in the car, walking, where ever you are, feel free to use the library right from where you are. Want to learn how to use your computer better at home. Go to the Oneida County Website Page (oneidacountylibrary.org), and find “Online Learning” from the top menu. There are three options that come up for online learning: Tech-Talk, Niche Academy Online Learning and lili.org Learning Express. Tech-Talk is a premier collection of articles and videos, written each week by top training experts for busy professionals and aspiring students.

Tech-talk courses and instructional aids help people stay up-to-date by learning technology and helping them become better communicators in the workplace. Basics for Non-Techies. Tech-Talk where learning about computers and the internet makes you feel more confident and empowered. Some of the classes include: Using Email; Internet Safety; Writing Documents; Learning how to put together spreadsheets and other documents; Organizing and editing photos, and much more.

Niche Academy has topics on computer skills, Google docs and sheets; Google Photos, Family History and Genealogy, Preschool Story Hours and more.

Lili.org through Learning Express has all sorts of practice tests for college entrances such as SAT and ACT, GRE, and other entrance exams. There are also basic computer learning. All of theses classes can be accessed wherever you want including the comfort of your own home from a computer or device such as a tablet or phone. No need to venture out or be in a crowd. Individual learning at your own pace.

Need help accessing some of these programs? Come to the library and we will help you get your mobile and learning at home life set up. Take advantage of the library’s vast resources for online learning and enjoyment.

Dianne Adams donated two paintings for the Live auction, including this giclee license plate print. In last week's Enterprise, this image was incorrectly labeled as having been made by Jerry Camp.

Jerry Camp has lived in Malad for around two years, but he says it feels like home already. Camp's oil paintings include a number of local and regional scenes, including some of Malad itself.

Foster Garrett leads the Chamber Choir through a trio of fantastic numbers during the otherwise silent auction event.

Allison Eliason, whom the Enterprise is also proud to claim, poses with her standout collection of western themed photography.

Local Bull Rider Trace Redd

You can’t help but admire the courage and bravery of any man that chooses to tie himself onto the backside of a bucking bull. You might also wonder about their sanity and mental state, but in the midst of the craze of an eight second ride, there is a power, a struggle, and an intensity that is awe inspiring. Those few cowboys with the courage to slip down into the chutes to ride have a dedication and drive that few people have. One such cowboy, Trace Redd, truly lives and breathes bull riding and just so happens to call Malad, Idaho home.

The Redd family moved to Malad in August 2021, an experience that Trace’s father, Blaine said has been wonderful. “The community has really been amazing and our whole family loves living here.” Despite living in Idaho, Trace continued to compete in Utah’s high school rodeo. Just weeks after graduating from Malad High in 2023, he placed second at the state level for the third year in a row.

Oddly enough, Trace didn’t even stick around for the awards after the rodeo finals were completed as he was on his way to a second event of the day. At that evening’s rodeo, Trace won the first go round on a re-ride with a score of 86 points in Filer, Idaho.

At a young ten years old, Trace jumped head first into bull riding. A few short

years later he celebrated winning the Utah High School Rodeo Junior High State Championship as a sixth grader. His success and accomplishments have accumulated throughout the years as he became the Junior National Finals World Champion in 2020, the runner up for three consecutive years in the UHSRA finals, and the Rocky Mountain Pro Rodeo Association Champion in 2022.

While Trace has found great success in the bull riding arena, that isn’t what drives him to ride. In fact, he claims he wouldn’t even be riding if it weren’t for his older brother Ty. Ty was the first of the Redd brothers to compete in bull riding, something that totally captivated his then six year old brother.

As Ty and his friends would practice, Trace would always be close by, reveling in the sport and what his big brother could do. Unfortunately, Ty passed away at the young age of fourteen years old. Suddenly, Trace had a new purpose to ride bulls- to ride for Ty, a saying you can still find written on his gloves and vest all these years later.

Rather than taking the collegiate rodeo route, Trace signed up to compete in the inaugural year of the PBR Team Series. Taking what has traditionally been

kick off.

As the weather begins to warm up a bit, the outdoor scouting season is gearing up for a fun and busy season. Coming up a bit over a week, the Scouts will be camping out at Cherry Creek and swimming at Downata to kick off the outdoor scouting season. Scout meetings are held every Thursday at 4 (unless notified differently) at the County Annex building across from the City Park. Last week, the Scouts worked on elements of some of the merit badges they are pursuing as a group. Meetings are often based around checklist requirements for the badges as a way of motivating the scouts to make progress on them in a more enjoyable group setting. One local scout worked on his history presentation on the city of Malad for his Citizenship in the Community badge, explaining the origin of the town’s name, and some of the colorful events in its history. Some of the scouts had already passed off the requirement by presenting their research at City Hall.

Afterwards, the scouts headed across the street to the park, to work on other badge requirements including using a stick and a marked six foot height on the flagpole to estimate its overall height. The groups then followed an orientation course.

Scouts BSA (now officially so named, as it has allowed girls to join since 2018) is open to kids from ages 11-17, and held year round, with a number of important dates on the calendar. For summer, most of the most important ones revolve around camping and flag routes and ceremonies. The most important dates in those two regards are the following:

Friday April 19 through Saturday 20: Campout at Cherry Creek Campground and swimming at Downata.

Sunday April 21 at 6 p.m.: Court of Honor at the Event Center.

Tuesday April 30: Summer Camp Fees and Merit Badge Registration due. Scouts with flag routes $165. Scouts without Flag routes $330.

an individual sport, the PBR Teams pits two competing teams head to head with five riders in each event. The Series included eleven different events that culminated in the final championship games held in Las Vegas, Nevada in October 2023.

Trace was drafted to ride for the Texas Rattlers, playing a crucial role on their team. Taken from an interview on CBS Sports, his coach Cody Lambert said, “Very few ever in the history of PBR riding at 18 years old have been able to come to this level and perform the way he has.” Trace and his team outrode the other seven PBR teams to win the first ever PBR Team Champion World Finals.

Just over four weeks ago, Trace was traded to the Missouri Thunder, a move he is excited about as high school rodeo friends Briggs and Kade Madsen both ride for. Competing now in the Velocity Tour, Trace has continued to find success in the arena. In Palm Springs, California, Trace went two for three to win the PBR Palm Springs Pendleton

Friday-Saturday May 3-4: Overnight Camp and Scout Expo. Campout location TBD, and the Expo will be in Pocatello.

Saturday May 18: Flag Ceremony at the Lincoln Day dinner.

May 9-23: Selling holiday flags for flag routes. Each scout signed up for a route will need to knock doors and sell flags.

Friday-Monday May 24-27: Memorial Day Flags. Put up flags Thursday evening and take down Friday night or Saturday evening.

Friday-Saturday June 7-8: District Backpacking overnight campout at Cherry Creek Campground.

Friday June 14: Flag Day. Put up flags Thursday evening and take down Friday night or Saturday evening.

Friday-Saturday June 21-22: Overnight Camp at Logan Canyon, and a visit to Old Ephraim’s grave.

Wednesday-Saturday July 3-6: July 4th Flags. Put flags up Wednesday evening and take down Saturday evening.

Sunday-Saturday July 14-20: Summer Scout Camp at Camp Loll, Wyoming.

Sunday August 11: Court of Honor.

Friday-Monday August 30-September 2: Labor day flags. Put up flags Friday evening and take down Monday evening.

Whisky Velocity Tour.

Trace is excited and hopeful for what the 2024 year will bring to his riding career. Currently, there is some uncertainty in the upcoming weeks as he suffered a knee injury.

Legion Auxiliary

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The American Legion Auxiliary was created in 1919 with a mission of “In the spirit of Service, Not Self.” The mission of the American Legion Auxiliary is to support the American Legion and to honor the sacrifice of those who serve by enhancing the lives of our veterans, military, and their families, both at home and abroad. “The Auxiliary is a group of family members of our service men and women who help to support the American Legion,” Erin explains.

Although the Legion Auxiliary is very active, White mentions that “We are always looking to link arms with more community members. You can reach out to me to get an application or feel free to come to our meeting which happens on the 3rd Wednesday at 6:30 pm in the basement of the Legion building on Main street.” Whether people end up officially joining the Auxiliary or not, White clarifies that everyone is welcome to volunteer and join the Auxiliary’s various efforts.

Asked about the group’s next big project, White says that “This year we are doing something new and

Thank you from NELL J. REDFIELD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Foundation Board

Thank you to Our community for the support at our annual “Evening of the arts” fundraiser.

THANK YOU TO ALL who donated AND ATTENDED.

Thank you to our artists, chamber choir, mhs culinary students for the delicious refreshments, and steve Daniels our emcee.

Thank you!

we will be selling T-shirts in honor of Memorial Day, we have tons of support from local business who are sponsoring us and will be listed on the back of the shirts.”

To order a shirt, you can venmo @ maladauxiliary $15 per shirt in sizes from XS-XL or $17 in sizes 2XL4XL. White asks that people please include a note with their payment, listing their name and number along with shirt size. People can also purchase or order their shirts at Legion Bingo, which takes place the 2nd and 4th Friday of every month.

The other big upcoming project for the Auxiliary is the sponsorship of two local Junior girls to attend Girls State. White explains that “This is an incredible opportunity for our youth to learn about the government and how it all works.”

The Scouts worked on merit badges last week at their regular scout meeting. The summer camping season is about to

Trace Redd in action.

Eclipse Visible in parts of Southeast Idaho

Although Idaho was not in the path of totality for the solar eclipse, the 3040% partial eclipse was still a spectacular sight for those who managed to catch it. While much of the sky was cloudy at 12:34 p.m. across the region, in some locations enough of a

gap between the clouds allowed viewers to get a pretty impressive eyeful. One only hopes they remembered to wear glasses. This picture was submitted by Shelly Williams, stylish as always in her eclipse glasses.

Become a FRIEND OF THE MUSEUM for 2024

Volunteer Opportunities at Malad Valley Heritage Square

Volunteer positions are defined by two main things: a true belief in the importance of the project being undertaken, and a strong personal commitment to service. As it happens, those are also two things looked at as essential by a large number of scholarship, school admission, and program application boards. That’s certainly one of the reasons school guidance counselors are constantly harping at students, especially those in their final years of school, to avail themselves of as many volunteer opportunities as possible.

Luke Waldron and others from the Malad Valley Heritage Square will be hosting a Volunteer Orientation this Saturday, April 13th, at 10 am at Malad High School for those interested in enjoying some time outdoors this summer giving back to the community. The orientation, according to Waldron, will give participants a chance to meet fellow volunteers, learn about the organization, and discover how they can make a meaningful difference in the community. This meeting will last no more than 1 hour.

Running the Heritage Square over the summer takes a lot of effort from a lot of people, and the time and talents of those in the area are needed to help preserve the Malad Valley’s local history and culture. Heritage Square, which is officially recognized by the state as a historic area, is a source of pride for those with long roots in the valley, as well as a fantastic site for events, gatherings, and educational opportunities throughout the year.

Located on the site of the original Welsh Settlement of Samaria, the Heritage Square stands as a testament

CEMETERY CLEANUP

April 22

Malad will start cleaning the City Cemetery of all flowers and decorative items from winter. If you want any of your items, please remove them by that time.

to the community’s rich heritage. According to Waldron, the mission of the square is “simple yet profound: to preserve, educate, promote, and perpetuate the history and culture of our valley. Through engaging programs and events, we strive to create connections that bind families and generations together.”

As Heritage Square prepares for the summer season, organizers are hoping to recruit passionate individuals to join its volunteer team. Whether you’ve volunteered in the past or are looking to get involved for the first time, Waldron insists that there’s a place for you at Malad Valley Heritage Square. Volunteers aged 16 and up are welcome to join without a parent or guardian.

Everyone’s schedule is different, which is why, as Waldron explains, “we welcome volunteers who can give as little as two hours per month. Every contribution, no matter how small, helps us in our mission. No matter your interests or skills, there’s a volunteer role for you at Malad Valley Heritage Square. From leading guided tours to maintaining flower beds and grounds, from showcasing your carpentry skills to participating in special events and demonstrations, there’s something for everyone to contribute.”

Additional on-site training will be held on May 4th at 10:00 a.m. at Malad Valley Heritage Square, located at 4566 S. 4400 W. in Samaria.

For more information and to sign up, please contact Luke Waldron at (208) 380-3522. Summer adventure awaits you in Samaria!

Friends of the Museum campaign is underway!

The 9th annual Friends of the Museum campaign is underway with the goal of raising funds to continue the many remodeling and preservation projects at the Oneida Pioneer Museum. To become a Friend of the Museum, just mail your donation to the Museum at P.O. Box 79, Malad, ID 83252.

The levels of membership commemorate the methods used by pioneers to reach the Malad Valley:

$25 – annual $50 – handcart

$100 – covered wagon

$200 – stagecoach

$500+ - steam engine

The Museum is housed in the former R.B. Davis Drug Store, which was built in 1914. When the Davis family deeded the building to the Museum in 2012, it became the permanent home for hundreds of Oneida County artifacts.

The 110-year-old building needs constant upkeep and repair. Last year the outdoor stairwell was covered as a temporary solution to safety and appearance problems. The parapet at the top of the building needs repair work to ensure parts of it do not fall off the building. The upstairs remodeling project continues so that the former boarding rooms can be used for exhibits. Extension of the electrical lines in the building is needed so that the back room of the main floor and the upstairs will have lighting and outlets. The exterior of the Museum needs foundation work and some painting.

Several projects are underway to preserve some of the collections housed in the Museum. The hundreds of books, journals, histories, pictures, yearbooks, and documents will be archived and digitized soon. The pioneer-era portrait collection is one of the best in the state, and the Museum has some portraits that need preservation work. The clothing and quilt preservation project is almost completed, but more donations mean that more dust covers and archival boxes can be purchased.

Some of these projects are partially funded by grants from Idaho Heritage Trust, Idaho State Historical Society, Rocky Mountain Power Foundation, AgWest, and the Idaho Community Foundation. However, most grants require matching funds, and some projects end up costing more than the grant amount. Therefore, the Friends of the Museum are invaluable partners in preserving the history of Oneida County and ensuring that future generations have the opportunity to see pioneer life through the artifacts, archives, and displays at the Museum.

In preparation for the seasonal opening of the Museum, the local camp of the Daughters of Utah Pioneers will clean the main floor and mezzanine of the Museum to show appreciation for their using the Museum for their monthly meetings. The Museum will open on Saturday, May 25, for the summer visitor season with its annual bake sale.

Volunteers helped put on last year's Samaria Days.

The partial eclipse was visible in some areas of southeast Idaho between the cloud cover.

Oneida county kids gather to watch the show.

SCHOOL MENU

Malad Elementary Breakfast

All Breakfast Served with Juice or Milk

Monday, April 15 - Cereal Assortment, Breakfast on a Stick, Fruit

Tuesday, April 16 - Cereal Assortment, Yogurt Parfait, Fruit

Wednesday, April 17 - Cereal Assortment, Waffle, Fruit

Thursday, April 18 - Cereal Assortment, Morning Round, Fruit

Malad Middle Breakfast

All Breakfast Served with Juice or Milk

Monday, April 15 – Cereal Assortment, Apple Bites, Fruit

Tuesday, April 16 - Cereal Assortment, Yogurt Parfait, Fruit

Wednesday, April 17 - Cereal Assortment, Breakfast Pizza, Fruit

Thursday, April 18 - Cereal Assortment, Mini Pancakes, Fruit

Malad High Breakfast

All Breakfast Served with Juice or Milk

Monday, April 15 – Cereal Assortment, Apple Bites, Fruit

Tuesday, April 16 - Cereal Assortment, Yogurt Parfait, Fruit

Wednesday, April 17 - Cereal Assortment, Breakfast Pizza, Fruit

Thursday, April 18 - Cereal Assortment, Mini Pancakes, Fruit

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

Malad Elementary Lunch

Monday, April 15 – Mini Calzones, Garlic Bread, Food Choice – Corn or Pears

Curlew Senior Citizens’ Menu

Every meal served with Juice/ Milk/Coffee

April 16 - Pork Chops, Cucumbers, Mandarin Oranges, Salad Bar, Roll, Dessert

April 18 - Spaghetti, Green Beans, Peaches, Salad Bar, Roll, Dessert

ON THIS DAY

1890 Ellis Island, New York, designated as an immigration station

1900 The first modern submarine designed and built by John Philip Holland, USS Holland is acquired by the U.S. Navy

1907 New York Giants future Baseball Hall of Fame backstop Roger Bresnahan becomes first catcher to wear shin guards

1912 RMS Titanic leaves Queenstown, Ireland, for NY

1921 KDKA in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania broadcasts first radio sporting event, a boxing match between lightweights Johnny Ray and Johnny Dundee

1953 U.S. Department of Health, Education and Welfare created

Tuesday, April 16 – Chicken Tenders, Mashed Potatoes, Roll, Food Choice – Green Beans or Mandarin Oranges

Wednesday, April 17 – Chicken

Fajita, Spanish Rice, Food Choice –Celery Sticks or Applesauce

Thursday, April 18 – Hamburger, Baked Fries, Food Choice – Carrot Sticks or Grapes

Malad Middle Lunch

Monday, April 15 – Sausage Gravy

Biscuits, Scramble Eggs, Salad Bar, Food Choice – Celery Sticks or Pears

Tuesday, April 16 – Chicken Drumsticks, Baked Beans, Breadstick, Salad Bar, Food Choice – Corn or Orange

Wednesday, April 17 – Sloppy Joe, Chips, Salad Bar, Food Choice – Carrot Sticks or Applesauce

Thursday, April 18 – Chicken Tenders, Pretzel w/Cheese Sauce, Salad Bar, Food Choice – Broccoli or Fruit

Cocktail

Malad High Lunch

Monday, April 15 – Sausage Gravy

Biscuits, Scramble Eggs, Salad Bar, Food Choice – Celery Sticks or Pears

Tuesday, April 16 – Chicken Drumsticks, Baked Beans, Breadstick, Salad Bar, Food Choice – Corn or Orange

Wednesday, April 17 – Sloppy Joe, Chips, Salad Bar, Food Choice – Carrot Sticks or Applesauce

Thursday, April 18 – Chicken Tenders, Pretzel w/Cheese Sauce, Salad Bar, Food Choice – Broccoli or Fruit

Cocktail

Malad Senior Citizens’ Menu

Every meal served with Juice/ Milk/Coffee

April 12 - Chicken Sandwiches, Carrot and Celery Sticks, Fruit, Dessert

April 17 - Enchilada Casserole, Salad Bar, Fruit Cocktail, Dessert

CLASSIFIEDS

MAIELI’S THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE – Neck or Whiplash Issues or for just a great massage. Call Maieli Murray (626) 337 - 0772 (152)

ANNOUNCEMENTS, MALAD

AA/NA MEETINGS, Tuesday and Thursday at 8:00 p.m., Saturday, 7:00 p.m., Call: Rick M. 208-7663584; or Gary B. 435-230-3734; or AA Hotline 208-235-1444. (152)

BIRTHDAYS

Jay Baker, April 12

Rod Moon, April 12

Karla Moss, April 12

Lee Roper, April 12

Tim Burnett, April 13

Tony Gibbs, April 13

Wendy Hess, April 13

Colton Beck, April 14

Rosalie Colton, April 14

Bonnie Davis, April 14

Jacqueline Harding, April 14

Madison Jones, April 14

Charley Marble, Jr., April 14

Saige Smith, April 14

Lamonte Thomas, April 14

Sam Woodward, April 14

1957 Ryan X-13 Vertijet becomes first jet to take-off & land vertically

1976 The Apple l computer, created by Steve Wozniak is released

1984 Challenger astronauts complete first in space satellite repair

1986 Dodge Morgan sailed solo nonstop around world in 150 days

2013 Fossilized dinosaur eggs with embryos are discovered in China

2023 Largest cosmic explosion ever recorded (AT2021lwx)-fireball 100 x size of the solar system with a brightness 2 trillion x the sun’s, thought to be large gas cloud entering a supermassive black hole eight million years away

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Nancy Asay, April 16

Linda Daniels Picard, April 16

Candice Hill, April 16

Max Park, April 17

Cinniman Allen, April 17

Meg Sorensen, April 17

Denver Sweeten, April 17

Wes Tapp, April 17

Melinda Udy, April 17

Teresa Valentine, April 17

Emery Thomas, April 17

Dell Timothy, April 17

Carolyn Barnes, April 18

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By Gramma Dot

I was wide awake last night at 2:30 a.m. This is unusual for me. I need my sleep. When my head hits the pillow I’m out until the next morning when the day begins, 2:30 was a little early and I was grumpy about it. We had had our “Clean Sweep” of the Museum’s second story that evening. Several board members and a few friends gathered to sweep, mop, vacuum and get the upstairs cleaned so we could start organizing the County’s treasures. I wasn’t expecting the organization to start at 2:30 a.m. in my head, but life seldom goes as expected. Here are some thoughts from early in the morning.

Hubert & Mary Gleed. Those of you who remember this kind, giant of a man, know part of his strength came from his wife, Mary, who supported and helped in his many projects. He had a collection of pictures and negatives of our valley that, I assume, remains with the family. The Museum was the recipient of a few of his building replicas. The 2nd Ward or “Malad Tabernacle” as we sometimes call it and the “Church of the Seven Spires,” both built to scale by Mr. Gleed, have been slid in among other artifacts at the Museum for decades. Hopefully now, we can display them appropriately, along

with his history of electricity in the valley which he wrote after his retirement and which Bill Lewis recently resurrected.

The Welsh Room. Displays have been exhibited at the Welsh Festival for years with specific information relevant to many of us. It seems there is never enough time at the festival to study and appreciate all that goes into those information boards. We need a Welsh Room that rotates various artifacts and histories for the community to peruse. Our valley has a couple of Welsh Bibles that may predate the 1800s. More of us need a chance to look them over and appreciate the detail in each.

Those were just a couple of the visions bouncing through my head last night, along with a hospital room, a school room, a Crowther’s Mill room, a bank room, and a maintenance closet. That’s right a maintenance closet. After packing water up and down those stairs for an evening the maintenance closet might be the top priority. So, I guess there was a reason I couldn’t sleep. It’s a Good Life when the day just isn’t long enough to get all the thinking in that needs to be done. Nighttime musings can give us direction. So, here’s to 2:30 a.m. and the nocturnal Good Life. Just hope this doesn’t become standard practice.

LOOKING BACK

5 YEARS AGO (2019)

Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints attending General conference in Salt Lake City, and those watching on television or listening on their radio during the Saturday afternoon session sustaining of church officers, were excited and happy to hear the name “Michael J. Hess” announced as one of 55 new area seventies for Dallin H. Oaks, first counselor to Church Prophet and President Russell M Nelson.

Local producer Aysha Maddox spoke at the annual Women in agriculture luncheon sponsored by the Farm Service Agency. This was the ninth annual event, where Oneida County women are invited to hear about innovative farming that involves women and about programs offered by Farm Service Agency (FSA) and National Resources Conservation Service (NRCS).

In celebration of her 90th birthday, Cherril Anderson’s eight children (Karen Hockett, Cherie Anderson, Dan Anderson, Patricia Showell, Sandra Jensen, Lew Anderson, Jocie Reel) and their spouses went on a 7-night, adventure filled cruise to Honduras and Mexico. Family members traveled from Idaho, Georgia, Montana and Utah to set sail from Galveston, Texas.

The first stop was Roatan Honduras where Cherril got her wish – Zip Lining through the jungle. The ride, including 14 towers, was exhilarating, to say the least, and Cherril squealed with delight all the way down the mountain.

The Malad High School Chapter of the FCCLA (Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America) participated recently in the 2019 Idaho State FCCLA Convention, held in Boise, Wednesday through Saturday, April 3 - 6.

Those attending were Whitney Palmer, Sierra Hooste, Kristle Jensen, Holli Talbot, Hallie Haycock, Rebekah Smith, Sarah Held, Gabe Bingham, Kodee Ward, Emilee Martin, Carson Palmer, Nate Bingham, Colton Ihler and Eli Mathews.

10 YEARS AGO (2014)

The Oneida County Hall of Fame is proud to announce the inductees for 2014. Dr. O. H. Mabey will be honored for public service, including his many years as a medical doctor in Malad and Dr. Jeane Jones will be honored for philanthropy and public service.

Randy Willie will be discussing the writing and publishing process at a book signing hosted by the Oneida County Library. Willie recently had his book, “Heavy Metal,” published.

Pictured in The Idaho Enterprise, Gary Fesler shows off a moose he carved out of solid walnut. The antlers are carved out of ash and the antler that the moose is mounted on is real. This particular piece took him over 45 hours as he had to carve the hairs individually. “I have carved many a grizzly bear in my day.” Wildlife is his favorite subject but he also has many portraits of famous, old west characters, such as Wild Bill Hickok and a young Jim Bridger.

Malad High School students participating in classes that teach cooking helped with the Evening of the Arts recently, creating the refreshments. Students helping with this service included the following: Emma Sands, Rose Bullcreek, Alex Ward, Lindsay Tubbs, Kelton Christensen, Chase Davis, Bailey Wise,

Cecilia Cervantes, Nicole Tavoian, Jayse Garrett, Justin Ferguson, Kallie Thomas, Brooklyn Coburn, Jason Jensen, Mikell Daniels and Zack Jeppsen.

15 YEARS AGO (2009)

The Oneida County Hall of Fame Committee (OCHFC) is about ready to announce the first recipients of an award they hope to see continue far into the future. Established to bring recognition to Oneida County graduates and residents who have had an impact on local, state, national or world communities, the OCHFC was organized after numerous requests were made to the Oneida School Board by various community members. Members of the Committee and their assignments are: Dave Anderson, chairman; Curtis Hoskins, vice chairman; Jean Thomas, secretary; Darl Gleed, Maurine Corbridge, Dotty Evanson, fund raising; Irene Alder, publicity; Kathleen Atkinson, Spence Horsley; awards.

Malad High School’s Art Department had two students selected as Honorable Mentions in the 18th Annual University of Idaho Department of Art and Design Annual High School Art Exhibition. Josh Wray and Meagen Lish were each named as honorable Mentions in the contest.

Pictured in The Idaho Enterprise is the Malad Parliamentary Procedure team as they get ready for the state competitions. This team includes the following: Kathy Evans, Paige Daniels, Elsie Thomas, Karissa Barnes, Zack Hoyt and Tyler Ogden.

25 YEARS AGO (1999)

Four delegates were recently selected to attend the 1999 Idaho Girls State – Marianne Kent, Kim Kennedy, Shirlee Jones and Melissa Tubbs. In addition, four were named as alternates – Karalee Waldron, Krischell Hess, Christy Moss and Jaimie Stokes. This year’s Idaho Girls State is slated for the weeks of June 1319 at Northwest Nazarene College in Nampa.

JoAnn Harrison Ward, wellknown cowgirl poet from Arbon Valley and Malad Valley native, delighted the Trails End Cowbelles at their spring luncheon at Café Malad. JoAnn based her tales on true stories (just a little rearranged, according to JoAnn).

Trent Buehler has been chosen to represent Malad High School at the 1999 Idaho Hugh O’Brien Youth Leadership Conference. The conference will be held June 10-13 at Boise State University.

Oneida Sheriff’s Deputy Carl Nieffenegger graduated from the Idaho Peace Officers Training Academy (P.O.S.T.), located at Meridian.

Mindy Gilgen and Steve deLeon have been chosen as Co-Students of the Month at Malad High School for March.

30 YEARS AGO (1994)

A new group of born-again believers from the Malad area have joined together to form Victory Baptist Church, affiliated with the Southern Baptist Convention. The first worship service was celebrated on Easter Sunday. Pastor Doug Robinson from the First Southern Baptist Church of Soda Springs will serve as interim pastor.

New cheerleaders to lead cheers for the 94-95 school year were elected last week at Malad High School and they are: Shenell Madsen, Angie Willie, Andria Bunker, Shellise Sweeten, Shawnta Sweeten, Amy Blaisdell, Brooks Bastian and as

45 YEARS AGO (1979) “FFA ain’t all cows and plows!” – at least to a button worn by one of these Malad High School Juniors. The trio received their State Farmer Degrees at ceremonies held in conjunction with the State Future Farmers of America Convention held at Idaho Falls last week. Also cited was FFA advisor Kent Scott, who received the Honorary

Mascot, Crystal Ludlow.

The local unit of the American Legion Auxiliary, Post 65, has named four delegates to the 1994 American Legion sponsored Girls’ State. Angie Willie, Tyra Burnett, Allison Buehler and Jenny Hawkins were selected from among a number of applications. The 48th Annual Syringa Girls’ State will be held on the campus of Northwest Nazarene College in Nampa the week of June 12-18.

The world’s largest Easter Bunny, at Thomas Foodtown, was won in a random drawing April 2nd by Thomas Tubbs, son of Rod and Gloria Tubbs. The 6th grader at Malad Elementary School said he’s been trying to win the huge bunny, filled with games and prizes, for the last two years. This time he hit the jackpot. Grocery shoppers at Thomas Foodtown filled out tickets for the drawing every time they made purchases, up until April 2. 45 YEARS AGO (1979)

Four from Malad were honored last week during the Idaho State Future Farmers of America Convention held at Idaho Falls’ Bonneville High School. Earning State Farmer Degrees were Malad Chapter members Alan Evans, Jeff Semrad and Leslie Ann John. Malad Chapter advisor Kent Scott was presented a plaque and the Honorary State Farmer Degree in recognition of his outstanding service. Scott has served as Malad Chapter advisor for twelve years.

James E. Hicks, a veteran of the electric utility industry for some 26

years, took over duties Monday as Utah Power and Light Company’s Malad District representative. He succeeds Dan Perkins who is retiring for medical reasons after 35 years with the firm. Perkins was transferred to Malad 16 years ago after completing 22 years in the Preston and Smithfield District.

Having completed a six-week training course, many local artists are displaying their paintings at the Art Exhibit being sponsored by the J.N. Ireland Bank. Exhibiting their artwork are Lyn Goodenough, Jeanne Jenkins, Irene Alder, Pearl Jones, Cheryl Marshall, Wilda Illum, Cherril Anderson, Evelyn Harrison, Beth Sweeten, Martha Maag and Bernice Buttars.

Eight MHS students qualified for State Speech Festival on the basis of their presentations at District Speech Festival in Pocatello. They are: Leslie Willie, Janice Sigler, Tammy Christensen, Trudy Williams, Leslie John, Scott Gleed, Mike Miller and Teresa Tracy.

55 YEARS AGO (1969)

Nine Malad High School juniors have been selected to attend the annual Boys’ and Girls’ State of the American Legion and Auxiliary. Named to attend the Syringa Girls’ State at Nampa College of the Nazarene were Judy Eliason, Julie Ann Jones and Nola Thomas. Delegates to Boys’ State at Boise State College are Daryl D. Jones, Nard Jones, Perry Madson, Elbert Sweeten, Nard Jones, Eric Thomas and Lewis Williams.

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UT 84335 #5593-4-11-18-25-24-T3 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PUBLIC HEARING ONEIDA COUNTY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Legal notice is hereby given that the ONEIDA PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION will hold a public hearing on May 1, 2024, at 6:00 P.M. at Oneida County Event Center to consider the following: APPLICATION #: 24-0001 for a Conditional Use Permit APPLICATION BY : Bruce Jackson

PROJECT SUMMARY: Bruce Jackson is seeking a Conditional Use Permit to build a primary home. The property is located south of exit 3 in Woodruff, at 11555 South Old Highway 191. The Jacksons have built an accessory dwelling and now would like to build a primary home; the accessory dwelling is located on the property in a manner that doesn’t allow the primary home to meet setbacks, and the accessory dwelling was built prior to the primary home. PROJECT LOCATION: The approximately 12 acres is located at 11555 South old Highway 191. You are invited to attend the public hearing and offer comments for consideration. WRITTEN COMMENTS regarding this application must be received by the Oneida County Planning and Zoning office, no later than five (5) business days prior to the public hearing. #5595-4-11-18-24-T2

within the Bear River Basin water system in Idaho. A general adjudication is a court case which will result in a decree determining all water rights within a water system. The purpose of the adjudication is to determine the elements and necessary provisions for the administration of water rights and to compile an inventory of all the water rights in the Bear River Basin water system.

II. GENERAL REQUIREMENT TO FILE A NOTICE OF CLAIM Idaho Code § 42-1409 requires that a Notice of Claim be filed for all water rights within the boundaries of the Bear River Basin water system in the State of Idaho, except for certain water rights

Malad Musicians excel at Districts; move on to State

Six vocal soloists, nine instrumental soloists, and one vocal ensemble from Malad High School participated in the 5th District Music Contest held at Grace High School on March 19. The twelve winners of the District Contest will go on to State Music Contest to be held at Post Falls High School in Coeur d’Alene on May 2-4.

According to Foster Garrett, the Malad Middle/High School Band and Choir teacher, “These students

prepare and practice for months prior to performing at Contest before judges who are usually university professors of music.” They learn from the judges so that they can improve their instrumental and vocal performance abilities.

Vocalists selected to go to State are Kolton Cox (baritone solo), Joe Willie (tenor solo), Tabitha Webster (alto solo), and Natalie Webster (mezzo soprano solo). Tabitha received the top ranking among all

alto soloists at District Contest.

Instrumentalists selected to go to State are Addler Garrett (bass clarinet solo), Curtis Huckaby (trombone solo), Jens Huckaby (trumpet solo), Paisley Smith (trumpet solo), Serena Whipple (euphonium solo), Conner Worrell (drum kit solo), Winona Young (clarinet solo), and Mary Zabriskie (alto saxophone solo).

Others participating at District Contest were Bronson Garrett, Adi

Schow, Joshua Pickett, and a treble trio comprised of Serena Whipple, Sarah Beyler, and Jaquelynn Young. Because of the time and distance involved in traveling to Coeur d’Alene, some of these students will be unable to participate at State Contest. However, Malad High School will be well represented by these talented students, who have been taught and encouraged by Mr. Garrett, their parents, and their accompanists.

YOU KNOW ME! TOM JENKINS LIVES IN MALAD and now, HAS RETIRED TO MALAD. I have the time and energy to be involved in politics and have the following goals if I am elected as the Malad Republican Precinct # 2 Representative:

TOM’S GOALS: BRING DECORUM & RESPECT; GIVE COM-

PROMISE A SEAT AT THE TABLE!

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

5+ YEARS IN COMPUTER

SECURITY AS INFORMATION

SECURITY MANAGER

12 YEARS SOLUTIONSDRIVEN PROFESSIONAL

20 YEARS ENTERPRISE WIDE SYSTEMS ANALYST

SKILLS & JOB PERFORMANCE:

Manage 100+ systems at 2 locations; Coordinate Managers & Engineers; Evaluate & Support security documentation; Document Results. Periodically conduct Review of system; Manage all SAP systems; Risk Management and Working Policies; Communicate with multiple government customers; Complete System analysis; Analysis of security system; Train Data Transfer Agents.

FAMILY:

Married to Christy and we are the parents of 3 children and 3 grandchildren.

Christy is the Oneida County School District Information Technology Director.

EDUCATION & INVOLVEMENT:

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Information Systems

Malad City Council

22 Years

Malad City Planning & Zoning

5 years

Served in various church callings of Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints eMass Certification; Comp TIA Security+ Certification; A+ Certification

Candidate Profile—Bill Lewis, County Commission District 1

Bill Lewis here, running for re-election as County Commissioner in District #1 of Oneida County. It has been my privilege to serve the Oneida County citizens for six years and it has been worth the ride to do my best for Oneida!

MY GOALS HAVE BEEN: FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY PLANNING FOR SMART GROWTH PRESERVING HISTORY

ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

THE EVENT CENTER; ELEVATOR AT COURT HOUSE/ADA COMPLIANCE

Projects were completed with money that had been set aside over several years. Property taxes were not raised for these much- needed projects!

I BELIEVE IN INTEGRITY; HONESTY AND SERVING OTHERS

I work with the Boy Scouts where, among other things, we promote the U.S. and Idaho Constitutions and I honor and pledge to uphold both documents.

BACKGROUND

Growing up in Malad, I worked for my dad, Boyd Lewis, at the Lewis/ Sperry Ford Co.; Chris Toland at his local gas station, and several area farmers learning the value of hard work. I served a mission to Florida where I learned to work with people from different backgrounds and the value of persistence. After college at Utah State University, I married Alyce Alder and together we raised a

family while living in Wyoming and Montana working in the Agriculture Industry. We owned and operated a farm equipment dealership where I learned the value of farmers and ranchers and their contributions to feeding the world! Running a business also taught me the value of living within a budget and importance of setting aside funds for a challenging year. When Alyce and I returned to our Malad Grass Roots nine years ago, I was asked to give back to my community by serving in public office. It has been a pleasure to serve Oneida County in the office of County Commissioner and I value your trust.

I appreciate the many calls and comments of support.

I love Oneida County, the people and our way of life!

I would appreciate your VOTE

Republican Rap

GOP Party and helps you find a candidate that best aligns with you.

WE ARE REPUBLICANS BE-

Third generation farm owner and fifth generation of farmers! That’s me; Kirk Willie

Running for Oneida County Commissioner of the Third District. I’m saying, “Step up the pace that we are currently on to prepare and sustain the changes and growth, while keeping our community safe and prosperous!” We face challenges and changes now, and there are more coming our way.

Living in Oneida County my whole life, I feel I have a good understanding of our county. Our family has farmed all over the county, so, I feel I know the area well. I married a home-town girl, Kami Evans, so our roots and our love for Oneida County run deep. We purchased our home on Bush Avenue in 1994 and have lived there since; we have four children here and grandchildren close by.

Employment:

La-Z Boy 9 years

Stotz Equipment. 15 years

Assistant Wrestling Coach 10 years

Jr. Wrestling Coach 5 years

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT; Oneida County School Board 7 years

Oneida Search & Rescue 18 years

If given the opportunity to serve as an Oneida County Commissioner, I will put the work, time and effort into the job that is needed to keep our Oneida County on a path of prosperity, success while maintaining our agriculture way of life.

Candidate Profile—Randy Willie, Precinct 4

My name is Randy Willie. I am running for the Precinct Committeeman in Precinct 4 of the Oneida County Republican Party.

I am a lifelong resident of Oneida County, other than a few years when I was attending Utah State University and serving a mission for my church in Florida.

I graduated from Malad High School, as did my wife, Lois, and our four children.

I graduated from Utah State University with a degree in secondary education with history and English majors. Later I earned a Master of Human Resources from Idaho State University and a Master of Education from the University of Idaho.

After teaching for 33 years, I recently retired. The years of teaching Government, History and English were rewarding as I worked with the youth in the Pocatello School District and Oneida School District. I especially enjoyed coaching football, basketball, and soccer in Pocatello and here in Malad.

Many years were spent on the Eagle Review Board helping young men attain their Eagle Scout Rank.

One summer I had the opportunity to serve as an intern through Idaho State University to the United States Congress in Washington DC. It was a privilege to serve with Idaho’s Congressional Delegation.

We own R&R Driving School and have been in the business of teaching the youth all over southeast Idaho to safely drive for over 35 years.

I am currently serving as a board member of private driving businesses through an appointment from Governor Little in the Department of Occupational and Professional Licensing for the State of Idaho. I have been serving in this capacity for about 5 years, with two of those years serving as the board chair. Before this

in history.

appointment I served as President of the Idaho Private Driving Businesses Association for over 7 years. I also served as a Regional Vice President of The Driving Schools of America Association.

During my teaching career, I developed a passion for history and government and blended that with my English major, resulting in writing and publishing an historical fiction book, titled “Heavy Metal”. The story begins with the Legend of the Iron Door in the Samaria Mountains.

We have lived in our 1938 family farmhouse for 46 years among many wonderful friends and neighbors. I love this community and what it has to offer. The conservative values of this community have helped us raise our children in this safe haven, where our beliefs and freedoms can be shared and sustained.

If I am elected to this position, I intend to keep these conservative values that I have held as a lifelong Republican and defend those values to benefit the citizens of Precinct 4. I would appreciate your vote on May 21st.

With the upcoming election it is important to understand what the individual candidates’ views are on specific topics that are important to you as a voter. This article will give you a small glimpse into the Idaho Republican platform and the Idaho GOP Party beliefs. This only contains a portion of the preamble to the Platform but a link to the full platform will be provided below.

The full Platform was updated and adopted on July 16, 2022 in Twin Falls during the Idaho GOP Summer Meeting. Hopefully this will help you compare your views to those of the

CAUSE:

We believe the strength of our nation lies with our faith and reliance on God our Creator, the individual, the family; and that each person’s dignity, freedom, ability and responsibility must be honored.

We Believe in American Exceptionalism.

We Believe the United States Constitution is the greatest and most inspired document to govern a nation, and the republican form of government it gives us, (U.S. Const. Art IV §4), is the best guarantor of freedom

We believe human life begins at conception and is protected by unalienable rights endowed by our Creator along with the fundamental right to life and shall not be infringed.

We believe free enterprise and encouraging individuals have brought this Nation opportunity, economic growth and prosperity.

We believe government must practice fiscal responsibility, and that taxpayers shall allow the government only the money necessary to provide appropriate functions.

We believe that our Founding Fathers gave us a government that is a servant of the people, not our master. The proper role of government is

to provide for the people only those critical functions, which individual or private organization cannot perform.

We believe the most effective, responsible, responsive government is government closest to the people, and the sovereignty of the state must be protected. That government is best that governs least.

The 18-page platform includes many sections on such topics as Responsibility of Government, Education, Agriculture, Energy, Private Property Rights, State and Federal Lands, Wildlife Management, Religious Liberty and well as many other topics. The full document can be found on https://idgop.org/party-resources/ . Then select “Our Platform”

Bryan Kerr Oneida County GOP PCP Precinct #4

NEWS OF RECORD

ONEIDA COUNTY SHERIFF’S

OFFICE

Trudee None Kronvall, Grand Junction, stop and yield sign violation, $33.50, costs $59.50

Liberty Williams, Spanish Fork, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.60

Bradley Michael Worl, Brigham City, speeding (16 mph or over), $98.50, costs $61.50

Daxton Davis, Malad, fail to obey traffic control devices, $33.50, cots $59.50

Isidoro Delariva Garcia, Tremonton, speeding, passing within 100’ of intersection or railroad crossing, $33.50, costs $56.50

IDAHO STATE POLICE

Gerald Francis Duffy, Kelowna, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50

MAGISTRATE COURT

Eric Lee Purdum, Malad, driving under the influence, $750, costs $256.70, 180 days jail, 180 days suspended, drivers license suspended 90

THANK YOU

days, 18 month probation – Agency: OCSO

Isodoro Delariva Garcia, Tremonton, failure to surrender license upon its lawful demand or cancelation, $276.00, costs $192.50, 30 days jail, 30 days suspended, 9 months probation – Agency: OCSO

Bryce Sheldon James, Malad, driving without privileges, $127.50, costs $172.50, 90 days jail, 90 days suspended, 18 months probation – Agency: OCSO

Travis Mendoza, Malad, drivers licence revoked/susp/disqualify/ incomlete, $192.50, costs $192.50, 30 days jail, 30 days suspended, 18 months probation – Agency: OCSO

Quentin Charles Smith, Malad, reckless driving, $192.50, costs $157.50, 90 days jail, 90 days suspended, drivers license suspended 30 days, 12 months probation – Agency: OCSO

We would like to express our gratitude and appreciation to the nurses and staff for the many kindnesses and loving care Betty received at the Nell J. Redfield Long Term Care Facility here in Malad and from Symbii. We would also like

and services available in our community.

Betty B. Jones Family

MHS Softball dominates week

Going up against the 2023 state softball runner up was just another game for the Lady Dragons as they hosted the Marsh Valley Eagles for their second game of the season on Tuesday, April 2. Taking to the road Friday, Saturday, and again on Monday, the MHS softball team bested West Jefferson, Snake River and Logan, demonstrating once again that their strong hitting, powerful pitching, and keen fielding will be a challenge that few, if any teams, will be able to meet.

It was an intense game as Malad faced off against Marsh Valley, a 3A contender for the 2023 championship game. Although graduating their starting pitcher, the Eagles returned an impressive fielding team that made the Lady Dragons work for every run. Both teams came out of the first inning scoreless, but things began to pick up once as they moved into the second. The Eagles started the scoring in the top of the inning, scoring just one run before Malad forced three outs.

It was a slow start for the Lady Dragons in the bottom of the second inning, getting two outs early in the inning. Gaining ground and bases, the Lady Dragons found themselves with runners on first and third with junior Riglee Peterson up to the plate. After the second pitch, Aubrey Shulz, waiting on third base, took advantage of a wild pitch to make her way to home base to put up the first run for the Lady Dragons. Hadley Summers advanced to second on the same pitch, setting her up to round third and score a second run as Peterson hit a single fly ball to right field.

Once the Lady Dragons took the lead, they never looked back. Over the next three innings, they allowed only one single hit and no runs. At the mound, Peterson threw a series of intense pitches to strike out 10 of the 16 batters she faced, sending strikes 44 of her 54 pitches. The Marsh Valley coach himself couldn’t help but be im-

OBITUARIES

Mary Louise Wilkins (Sorensen)

October 22, 1938 - March 29, 2024

Mary Louise Wilkins (Sorensen) of Malad City, Idaho passed away peacefully on March 29, 2024, at the age of 85.

Born October 22, 1938, she was one of eight siblings born to David Leonard Sorensen and Geneva Benson Sorensen in Spring City, UT.

Mary was preceded in death by her husband Leland Ray Wilkins, their beloved dog Bear, and siblings David (Kim), Earl (Francis), Leanard (Donna), Myrle (Ralph) Smith, and Pat Sorensen (sister-in-law). She is survived by siblings Glen, Wesley (Janet), and Lynda (Fred) Stone.

Mary wed her husband Leland on July 25, 1958, and together they had five children: David (Cathy) of Las Vegas, NV; Randy (Karen) of Johns Creek, GA; Michelle (Chris) Glander of Alma, WI; Michael (Christine) of Salt Lake City, UT; and Alica (Don) Bell of Malad City, Idaho. Mary also leaves behind seventeen grandchildren, thirty-eight great-grandchildren.

Mary had a zest for life, evident in her love for rollercoasters and her enthusiasm for dancing. She found joy in gardening, baking, and crocheting blankets for her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, as well as hats for newborns at local hospitals. Mary cherished time spent with her family, often traveling to watch her grandchildren participate in sports and other activities. She was also a dedicated and active member of the LDS church.

In addition to her devotion to her

family and faith, Mary was a hard worker who held the position of District Manager for both Circle K and Seven Eleven. In this role, she provided oversight over several locations at each company, demonstrating her strong work ethic, dedication, and leadership.

The family extends sincere gratitude to the Oneida County Long Term Care team for their exceptional care and for creating a sense of community for Mary during her time there.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, April 11, 2024, at 11 a.m., at the Horsley Funeral Home, 132 W. 300 N. Malad, Idaho. Friends may visit with the family at the funeral prior to the service from 10-11 a.m. Burial will follow in the Malad City Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.horsleyfuneralhome.com

pressed as he said, “Man she is tough. What a gangster!”

Coming into relief pitch in the final inning was freshman Liddia Gonzalez. The Lady Dragons hardly missed a beat as the young hurler took her turn on the mound. Gonzalez faced five hitters in that final inning, striking out two of them, without allowing any hits or committing any errors.

In the few instances that the Eagles didn’t strike out at the plate, the Malad defense was more than ready for them. Hallie Horsley at first base had a series of outs as the Eagles put the hit towards first base and off the assist from Brylee Oglesbee and Peterson.

From behind the plate, the Lady Dragons were impressive, taking advantage of the inexperienced pitchers. Horsley led the team with hitting as she had 3 runs on 2 hits on 3 at bats while batting in 5 of her teammates. Even more impressive was the fact that the power hitter managed a homerun with each of hits. Oglesbee managed 3 hits on 3 appearances, doubling on each, batting 2 runs in as well.

Early in the game, the Lady Dragon coaches said with a little excitement, “This is going to be a good game.” But when it came down to it, slowing down the MHS softball team was never in the cards for the Eagles. “They were a great fielding team but they just couldn’t stop our hitters. When we come out and hit like that, there isn’t a lot anyone can do to stop us,” shared Head Coach Bri Adams.

In their first of their scheduled road games, Malad put up an impressive 15 runs to West Jefferson’s single score despite the blustery weather conditions. Kaitlyn Pickett singled in the opening inning to bat in Bostyn Combs for the first run of the game. With some impressive hitting and smart base running, the Lady Dragons added four more runs in the second inning. Shulz, Logan Maroney, and Teagan Daniels hit the weak spots of the outfield

with their pop fly single in addition to double baggers by Anistyn Tovey and Peterson.

The team tallied three more runs in the fourth inning by Horsley, Summers, and Oglesbee. Shulz scored another run in the fifth inning before the Lady Dragons closed out the game with six runs by Pickett, Adley Kimberling, Maroney, Horsley, Peterson, and Gonzalez in the top of the 6th inning.

Facing off in their second game of the season, Malad easily outplayed Snake River as they won 13-0. They started out big in the first inning as they put up five runs, the first after Kimberling hit a line drive just out of reach of the second baseman to bat in Combs. Pickett on third base and Kimberling on first, scored on the next play as Oglesbee doubled out to center field. Oglesbee and Shulz rounded out the scoring for the first inning to make it a Malad lead, 5-0.

It was catcher Maroney’s sharp eye that forced the first Panther out as she threw the ball to Shulz at second base to catch their runner attempting to steal. Peterson easily collected two more outs as she struck out the next two batters. Over the five innings, there were few hopeful opportunities

for Snake River to score, but Malad was there in every instance to snag the out and keep them scoreless.

After only a day off, the MHS team hit the field again Monday, April 8 as they took on the Logan Grizzlies. In the bottom of the first inning, the Lady Dragons committed errors that allowed the Grizzlies a chance to put their first run on the scoreboard. But they quickly tightened up their defense to make the stops they needed.

In the third inning, it was their top notch fielding that forced three outs in three at bats. Daniels in right field caught the fly ball for the first out, followed by Shulz at shortstop snagging the catch. Second baseman Oglesbee grabbed the third out for the team to end the inning.

It wasn’t until the top of the fifth inning that the Lady Dragons took the lead, 3-1, as Daniels, on base after a double to left field, made her way around the bases with Combs coming in behind her on a wild pitch. They widened the gap on the scoreboard in the sixth inning with five more runs, putting up an additional two in the seventh. Logan attempted to battle back in the final inning but only managed two runs before Malad had collected three outs.

Mary Louise Wilkins

to thank the 6th Ward Relief Society for the luncheon they provided. We are blessed to have such facilities

Brylee Oglesbee stealing third base as Marsh Valley baseman loses the ball.

Sliding in under the ball, Aubrey Schulz scores the first run of the game.

MHS Baseball splits road games

The Malad baseball team split their games on the road in their week following spring break. Having to move their game from Malad to Marsh Valley due to soggy field conditions, the Dragons took the win over the Eagles Tuesday, April 2. Unfortunately, their luck didn’t hold as they traveled to Firth and Declo.

It was a game dominated by defense as Malad faced off against Marsh Valley, winning with only a single run for the game. The Dragons found little success getting on base in the first and second innings. Dawsyn Peterson found his way on first base early in the opening inning on a single ground ball near second base but was caught stealing a play later.

In the second inning, Carter Blaisdell hit a double bagger off a fly ball to left field followed by a single from Rydon Montgomery. But with the Ea-

gles pitcher bringing a tough game, the Dragon runners were left stranded after two more hitters struck out.

It was finally in the third inning that Cale Briggs managed a base that he was able to convert into a run. On first base base with only one out, Briggs sped around second to third base after Brady Showell hit a single to right field. Seeing an error in the outfield, Briggs rounded third base to come across home plate for the only run of the game.

On the hill for Malad was Showell, pitching all seven innings of the game. The hurler struck out 11 of the 27 batters he faced, allowing zero runs on 2 hits and 2 walks without committing any errors. He was backed up well by the fielding team to pick up the remaining outs. It was a team effort to force the second Marsh Valley out in the first in-

ning. As Showell was ready to throw his second pitch, the runner on first attempted to steal second. Throwing the ball to Hubbard, Showell attempted to make the play at first base but the runner continued on to second. Hubbard connected with shortstop Peterson just before the runner hit second base to tag him out.

Blaisdell behind the plate led the team in putouts with 10, followed by Ryan Hubbard on first base with 7. Hubbard got the assist from Timmy Jensen in the third inning, Peterson in the fourth, and Showell in the sixth.

Taking on the Cougars Thursday, April 4 proved to be a challenge for the Dragons. Firth took an early lead with two runs in the first inning but it was the seven runs in the fourth innings that clinched the victory for the home team. Malad managed one on base hit by Peterson in the top of the third.

The Declo Hornets held the Dragons scoreless as well in their Monday afternoon game, despite their handful of errors. Blaisdell and Easton Green found their way on base but couldn’t make their way around the bases before the team tallied three outs.

Pitching against the Hornets was Brycen Howe allowing 3 runs on 7 hits, walking 1 and striking out 6 in 5 innings. Kurt Ward came in to relief pitch for the remaining inning, adding 2 more strikeouts.

The Dragons have another full week ahead as they host district opponent Bear Lake on Wednesday, April 10 before competing in the Glenn’s Ferry annual tournament over the weekend where they will play teams from Gooding, Wendell, Lighthouse Christian and Declo.

Carter Blaisdell grabs the fly ball in center field and also ready to help are Sawyer Poulson and Rydon Montgomery. All baseball photos courtesy of Krishele Jensen.

Dawsyn Peterson snags the ball and sends it sailing to third. Malad

SOFTBALL RESULTS

Cale Briggs rounds first base.

Timmy Jensen pitches for the Dragons. Brady Showell goes for the out at first.