Health Fair brings awareness of alternative healthcare
Recently, the City Park in Malad was host to a health fair organized by Rhiannon Smith and Kristy Evans. The two are in the process of finding a location for a planned center, which will allow for classes, events, and practitioner space for local providers. The weekend fair was a chance for those practitioners to introduce themselves to the community, and Smith and Evans an opportunity to move further along on their project.
Smith explains, “After Kristy Evans and I began talking about working together toward opening a health and wellness center, we decided that we should start with a fair to let the community know who we are and what we do. We hoped to educate the community of the alternative healthcare resources right here in Malad. This fair was a collaborative event between Kristy Evans and myself. She did most of the advertising and organizing of the event including inviting individuals to participate. But the idea and the structure, including the speakers, was a joint effort. We decided to not only include practitioners from Malad but also from surrounding areas such as Lava Hot Springs to show that you don’t have to travel too far to find the support
you may need.”
“Alternative healthcare” is something of a catch-all term, and includes many practices that don’t necessarily have a corollary in conventional medical environments, although many aspects of the fields have very long histories. For many people, alternative health practices have an important role alongside what we think of a standard western medicine.
As Smith explains, “We were hoping to educate and empower the community to take a more active role in their healthcare. We feel that all types of medicine have a valid role in healthcare and we have many various practitioners within the community. We wanted to explore the theme of whole person health and wellness where all systems of the body are addressed. For us, this includes diet and/or gastrointestinal health, effective stress management, spiritual health, mindful awareness of personal perceptions of one’s life (i.e. how you view yourself and your personal value), how energies of the body work and move, and the importance of exercise, to name a few.”
In her case, Smith primarily focuses on a few specific practices: “As one of many holistic providers in
Man charged with felony rape in Oneida County
According to court documents, Joseph Michael Uryan Gunderson, was booked into the Oneida County Jail on September 13, charged with three counts of felony rape and one count of lewd conduct with a child under 16.
The Sheriff’s office responded to a call from a Malad area school about a 20 year-old man who had been making inappropriate requests for naked images from students. As a result of the investigation, the victim told detectives that Gunderson had initiated a relationship with her that began on Snapchat. Gunderson allegedly used coercion, enticement, and threats of violence against the victim and her family to perpetuate the crimes, which eventually became physical. After being assaulted, the victim may have been too frightened to report the incidents initially, though eventually told a teacher and counselor, who contacted the Sheriff’s Office. Gunderson was arraigned Monday; no further court dates have been scheduled. If Gunderson is convict-
ed of the crimes, he could face life in prison.
This horrifying situation is an important reminder that parents should stay vigilant about their kids’ communication on social media, and a reminder to everyone to be cautious about the intentions of those they communicate with. Predators who operate like Gunderson is alleged to rely on their victims being too afraid to speak out, and the courage of the victim in this case should be noted.
As has recently been written about in the pages of our previous issues, there are a number of community resources for those who find themselves in situations where they do not know where to go for help. A school teacher and counselor are excellent sources to turn to, as in this case. The Oneida Crisis Center also has an emergency help line, which can be called at any time by dialing 208-766-3119. It is easy to imagine that things like this do not happen in our community, but they do. It takes a community to fight against predators, and to
Malad, I am a Master Reiki Teacher/Practitioner as well as a Shadow Work mentor. Reiki is a healthy living modality that promotes relaxation and a stronger energy system in the body. Shadow work is a type of self introspection that removes negative thought patterns and creates a confident authentic mind set. I will also soon be offering Restorative Yoga for relaxation and stress relief specific to locations of the body that retain stress such as upper back and hips to name a few.”
There is a certain amount of skepticism on the part of some people about the concepts involved in alternative practices, or at least the potential efficacy. Smith notes again that there is no need to think of alternative healthcare as a replacement for standard medicine. “All of the services promoted at the fair are complementary to regular healthcare and can potentially increase the overall ability of the body to heal and/or stay healthy.”
One of Smith’s messages is that people should pay attention to factors that affect health in a less obvious but ongoing way. “Environmental pollutants, the effects of untreated/ unmanaged stress on the body, and a proper sense of self worth. These may not seem important but it is the overlooked things that can lead to bigger issues.”
provide a safe and supportive place for their victims.
Chief Deputy Doug Williams restated the importance of being aware of social media situations, especially those involving cell phones. Williams said, “You’ve really got to watch it. From my experience, parents feel they’re invading their kids’ privacy, but until they’re eighteen you’ve got to protect them. Educate them on what’s out there,”. Although Gunderson has been charged, he has not yet been tried or found guilty and is therefore presumed innocent until the resolution of the trial.
NEWS IN BRIEF
Apparent assassination attempt on former President Trump at his Florida golf club
According to East Idaho News, the FBI is investigating “what appears to be an attempted assassination” on former President Donald Trump. This occurred just nine weeks after Trump survived another attempt on his life. The U.S. Secret Service opened fire at a man who was pointing an AK-style rifle into the club while Trump was on the course. The person dropped the weapon and fled in a SUV to a nearby county and was later taken into custody. The man was later identified as Ryan Wesley Routh. In an email to supporters Trump said, “There were gunshots in my vicinity, but before rumors start spiraling out of control, I wanted you to hear this first: I AM SAFE AND WELL!...Nothing will slow me down. I will NEVER SURRENDER!” The golf course was partially shut down for Trump while he was playing. Agents were a few holes ahead of him when they spotted the person with the firearm. Secret Service agents and officers on golf carts and ATVs generally secure the area several holes ahead and behind Trump. There is also usually an armored vehicle nearby incase of a threat. Trump was scheduled to continue his campaign trail on Tuesday starting in Flint, Michigan. Then onto Long Island, New York on Wednesday.
Man found dead in SUV in Pocatello A local Pocatello man was found dead in the Portneuf Wellness Complex, according to the Bannock County Coroner’s Office. Saturday at 11:30 a.m., a call was received by the Pocatello Police Department that a man was passed out inside a SUV. The vehicle was found next to Jerome Street and Olympus Drive. Upon arrival, Police found the man unconscious and not breathing. It was determined that he had died by suicide. Torey Danner told East Idaho News, “Normally, we don’t report on suicides, but the fact is that it was in a public area. People were coming and going”. Due to the nature of the incident, the name will not be released to the public.
Man goes on Mule Deer killing spree in Cody, Wyoming
Twenty-year-old, Joshua Tamirat Wielhouwer, went on a mule deer killing spree and scattered the nine carcasses across Cody, Wyoming. Wielhouwer is facing 18 misdemeanor charges, which include nine counts of taking a game animal without a hunting license, and nine counts of wanton destruction of a big game animal, more charges may be added. Wielhouwer’s bond is set at $36,000 in cash. Wielhouwer’s defense attorney said, “It is my client’s intention to remain in the detention center until we have a better idea of these charges as well any potential new charges”. Court documents said a total of two bucks, six does, and a fawn were killed with broadhead hunting arrow wounds. Game wardens believe they caught Wielhouwer killing one of the deer on September 4th. This was before he “ran away and fled the state”. He later returned to Wyoming and turned himself in.
Joseph Michael Uryan Gunderson
Rhiannon Smith and Kristy Evans recently brought a health fair to Malad to introduce people to alternative healthcare possibilities.
Kellie Black, Katrina Rico, and Stacey Clark (along with Sarah Robbins, not pictured) recently started Plexus Tres Amigos to promote a variety of daily health care produces and plans.
HEALTH FAIR On Page 2
Silky Show returns to Malad
Over the weekend, a show sponsored by the Miniature Silky Fainting Goat Association was held at the Oneida County Fairgrounds. A total of 93 goats from 15 farms were in attendance, representing 3 states and resulting in 6 new master champions. The Goat Show is part of a pointsbased system, with participants accumulating points over the course of the showing season. Local husband and wife team Kristi and John Christophersen were the show superintendents for both the Rocky Mountain mini Silky Fainting
Goat Show and the Rumbling Mountain Mini Silky Fainting Goat Shows. They were in large part responsible for bringing the show and its many participants to Malad, which was noted as favorite stop on the circuit by a number of competitors.
Mini Silky Fainting Goats are increasingly becoming a show goat for many people, and participation in the events has increased over recent years, with the goats being described as having strong and fun personalities.
Competitors included April and
Hospital Welcomes
New Provider, Brandi Moss FNP
Nell J. Redfield Memorial Hospital and Oneida County Clinic are excited to welcome new provider Brandi Moss, Family Nurse Practitioner. Brandi graduated from Idaho State University with a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree. She received her Associate of Science and Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Utah Valley University. Brandi’s healthcare career includes working as a nurse in the nursery/NICU and the labor and delivery departments. She also taught in the nursing program at Idaho State University.
Brandi and her husband moved to Malad in 2022 and have fallen in love with their new home and community. They have five children and enjoy camping in their free time.
Brandi sees patients at Oneida County Clinic Monday through Friday. She joins our team of providers: Dr. James Pickett DO, Dr. David Teeples DO (Hospitalist), Dr. Layne
Barnes DO, Bo Clark
Cathy
Karen
and Misty
The clinic is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday mornings for same-day appointments from 8 a.m. to noon. The phone number for the clinic is 208-766-2600.
Susan Seiler; Gracie and Keltie Markle (Markles Miracle Acre); Steve Bell; Jake and Trinna Gardner; Janice Mitchel; Dave and Sharron Hougaard; Colton and Melissa Ingram; Rebecca and Mason Lewis; Norma Wakayama; Mary Jo Davis; Heather and Brinley Baldwin; Robin Kenney; Kim Boguslawski; and Dale and Betty Roderick as well as John and Kristi Christophersen representing Malad. Easy Ryder, owned by Dale and Betty Roderick was named Syringa Best in Show. White Pine Best in Show was won by AVM Leonidas,
owned by Jake and Trinna Gardner. Hayland as well as Red Rock Best in Show was won by Ahsum Acres Kalei-Doe-Scope owned by April and Susan Seiler. Boot Lane Show Best in Show went to Hootnanny Acres Class Act owned by Colton and Melissa Ingram. Blue Goose Show Best in Show went to Bell’s Goar Ransom, owned by Markle’s Miracle Acres. Congratulations to the Christophersens for putting on such a great show, which seems likely to continue to expand as time goes on.
Health Fair
There is no announced schedule moving forward, but Smith and Evans are hoping to get things in place in the near future, and would love community help.
“We would love community support in building a successful holistic health center where all forms of medicine are welcomed, understood, and practiced. I have been in communication with healthcare providers such as DOs or Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine to gain backing from modern medicine practitioners. So far I have been met with enthusiasm for what Kristy and I are attempting to do. Some of the types of holistic practices available here
in Malad, many featured at the fair, are Foot Zoning, Massage, Epigenetic hair analysis, Reiki, Yoga, Nutritional support, Exercise and Personal Training, Spiritual Health support, Mental Health support such as Counselors/Therapists, and Mental Health Mentoring aka Shadow Work,” Smith says.
“Currently Kristy and I are looking for a location in which to open a center where we can start offering classes, holistic appointments, and offer space to other practitioners looking to grow their own business in holistic healthcare. We hope that by bringing awareness of these healthcare options to the community we can build a healthier and happier Malad.”
Syringa Best in Show Easy Ryder owned by Dale and Betty Roderick. John and Kristi Christophersen were the show superintendents for the event.
PA-C,
Beck FNP,
Harmston FNP,
Martinsen FNP.
Eastern Idaho State Fair Results
Eva Coleman: Dog Show - Dog Showmanship - Junior Class - Placing 1st - Blue Ribbon Dog Show - ObediencePre-Novice - Placing 1stBlue Ribbon
Draylyn Jones: Beef Show - Beef MarketShow Class 2 - Placing 6th - Green Ribbon
Austin Schrenk: Sheep Market - Sheep Market - Placing 3rd - White Ribbon
Cassidy Schrenk: Sheep Market - Market Sheep Showmanship Intermediate
- Placing 5th - Yellow Ribbon
Sheep Market - Sheep Market - Placing 6th - Green Ribbon
Samantha Schrenk: Horse Show - Snafflebit Hackamore Training - 2nd3rd year - Placing 3rdWhite Ribbon Horse Show - Western Classes - Trail Horse Intermediate - Placing 6th - Green Ribbon
Sheep Market - Market Sheep Show - Intermediate - Placing 2nd - Red Ribbon
Sheep Market - Sheep Market - Placing 4th - Pink Ribbon
Aubrey Shulz: Breeding Sheep - Breeding
Sheep Showmanship - Senior Age - Placing 4th - Pink
Ribbon Breeding Sheep - Ewe Lamb - Fall Ewe Lamb born Sept. 1 - Dec. 14 - Placing 1stBlue Ribbon
Sheep Market - Market Sheep Showmanship - Senior AgePlacing 3rd - White Ribbon
Sheep Market - Sheep Market
- Placing 2nd - Red Ribbon
Sheep Market - Sheep Market - Placing 5th - Yellow Ribbon
Shelby Sorensen: Horse Show - Showmanship at Halter - Junior AgesPlacing 6th - Green Ribbon
Kennadee Thomas: Dog Show - Dog Showmanship - Int. ShowmanshipPlacing 1st - Blue Ribbon Dog Show - Obedience - Beginner - Award 1st - Placing 1st - Blue Ribbon Dog Show - Rally ClassRally Novice - Placing 3rd - White Ribbon
Alivia Waldron: Breeding Sheep - Breeding Sheep Showmanship - Senior Age - Award 2nd Place - Red Ribbon
Breeding Sheep - Ewe Lamb - Winter Lamb Dec. 15Feb. 14 - Placing 4th - Pink Ribbon
Author Carla Kelly hosted by Library
On Wednesday, September 11, 2024, author Carla Kelly began her presentation at the Oneida County Library with a short biography. She told about the many places she has lived and the many jobs she has held, all of which contributed to answer the question, “Where do you get your ideas?”
Carla paid tribute to two high school teachers who encouraged her writing interests. Both were very “tough” teachers who expected the best from their students. Carla admitted to being intimidated when turning in her essays, book reports, and stories to the English teacher. In fact, she thought something had gone terribly wrong when she received a paper back with no red marks on it. Had the teacher thought it so bad that she didn’t read it? When Carla timidly approached this teacher, she learned that the teacher thought the story was perfect, and from then on, she encouraged Carla in her writing. Carla was a writer for her high school newspaper and, again, from being unsure of her abilities as a freshman, she became a confident writer because of the encouragement of the teacher.
Carla said she has always written short stories – “too many to count.” With her degree in history from BYU and her background in English, writing stories and books came naturally to her. “I have to write,” she said. Using the first chapter of “Courting Carrie in Wonderland” as an example of her historical fiction, Carla explained how she matches real-life characters with her fictional characters so that the fictional people become more real. When President Theo -
dore Roosevelt was in Yellowstone National Park for a visit, he was asked to dedicate the arch at Gardiner (true). When he was threatened by a drunk, Sergeant Major Ramsey Stiles stepped in front of the President, ready to take a bullet, if necessary (fiction).
Carla noted that she had always wanted to write stories about World War II. She asked via Facebook for stories about how her readers’ parents met during or just after the War. Two responses became the foundations for her two novellas about World War II.
Carla has won several awards for her books, including two Western Writers of America Spur Awards
for Best Western Short Subject in 1978 and 1981, a Whitney Award for Best Romance Novel in 2011; two Whitney Awards for Best Historical Novels in 2012 and 2014; and two RITA Awards for Best Regency of the Year from the Romance Writers of America in 1995 and 1997.
Several publishing companies have produced Carla’s books, including Harlequin, Camel Press, Cedar Fort, and Signet.
After responding to questions from the attentive audience, Carla autographed books. The Library staff provided refreshments to end the evening.
Breeding Sheep - Ewe Lamb - Winter Lamb Dec. 15Feb. 14 - Placing 2nd - Red
Ribbon
Sheep Market - Sheep Market
- Placing 2nd - Red Ribbon
Kody Wangsgard: Swine - Market SwineMarket Swine Show ClassPlacing 6th - Green Ribbon Swine - Swine Showmanship - Junior Ages - Placing 6thGreen Ribbon
Library Director Kathy Kent with visiting author Carla Kelly, who spoke at the library last week.
Kody Wangsgard competed hard against seasoned showman in the Swine Show.
Kennadee Thomas had top finishes in several Dog Show events.
Aubrey Shulz had a very successful Fair, with a number of ribbons for sheep.
Samantha and Cassidy Schrenk both ribboned in sheep, and Samantha also ribboned in Horse show events.
Eva Coleman took blue ribbons in both Showmanship and Obedience.
Fish and Game Corner
Fish Salvage Order in place at Jensens Grove
Effective Sept. 20 through Oct. 30.
Idaho Fish and Game's Southeast Region has issued a salvage order for the pond at Jensen Grove Park in Blackfoot, effective Sept. 20 through Oct. 30.
During the salvage order timeline at Jensen Grove Pond:
• Fish may be taken by any method except use of firearms, explosives, chemicals, or electric current.
• All bag, possession, size, and number limits are suspended.
• A valid Idaho fishing license is still required.
• No live fish may be transported from the pond.
The City of Blackfoot diverts water into Jensen Grove Pond to support aquifer recharge efforts in the upper Snake River Plain. To meet recharge needs, this practice has occurred annually at this water body.
In May, the Idaho Fish and Game stocked 2,000 catchable-sized rainbow trout into the pond for anglers. Recently, the Snake River discharge has decreased while irrigation needs have increased, so little water is entering the pond. The water levels are dropping quickly in the Jensen Grove Pond, and the fish will not survive when water levels become unsuitable. An order of salvage is therefore warranted to maximize public use of these fish.
For more information about this salvage order, contact the Idaho Fish and Game Southeast Regional Office in Pocatello at 208-2324703.
Brush up on Trespassing Laws for hunting season
You need permission to be on private lands, and written permission is recommended.
Hunters, anglers, and other sportsmen and women should be aware of Idaho trespass laws before they head into the field. Trespass laws changed in 2018, and even though that feels like forever ago, it's still worthy of a reminder. Here are some basic things to remember:
• You need permission to be on private land.
• It’s the responsibility of the hunter/angler to know if they’re on private land.
• The laws affecting how landowners must post their property changed in recent years.
• Fines have been stiffened for trespass violations.
“Trespass laws changed in 2018, but the core philosophies have not,” said Chief Greg Wooten, Idaho Fish
Two Full-Time positions open w/ Road & Bridge
Oneida County Road Department will be hiring two full-time employees. All applicants must be 18 or older and have a current CDL. The Job will require physical labor, equipment operation, self-motivation, and team cooperation. Drug testing will be required before employment and employees will be required to comply with random drug/alcohol testing.
Pick up the employment application at the Road and Bridge office located across from the fairgrounds. Application with resume must be turned in no later than 4 pm on September 26th. If you have any questions concerning this job, please call 208-766-4336.
and Game’s Enforcement Bureau.
“It’s still the sportsman’s responsibility to know when they’re on private property and obtain permission to be there.”
Hunters, anglers, trappers and other people should know that land is private, and they are not allowed without permission if:
• The property is associated with a residence or business;
• Or cultivated;
• Or fenced or enclosed in a way that delineates the private property;
• Or unfenced and uncultivated but is posted with conspicuous “no trespassing" signs or bright orange/fluorescent paint at all property corners and boundaries where the property intersects navigable streams, roads, gates and rights-of-way entering the land and posted in a way that people can see the postings.
Note: If private property adjoins or is contained within public lands, the fence line adjacent to public land should be posted with “no trespassing signs” or bright orange or fluorescent paint at the corners of the fence adjoining public land and at all navigable streams, roads, gates and rights-of-way entering the private land from public land and posted in a way that people can see the postings.
People can use a variety of tools to determine whether they’re on public or private lands, including maps, GPS software (some of which also shows private land ownership), smart phone apps, and more.
Hunters and anglers seeking permission to be on private lands should get written permission from the landowner. A permission form is available on page 2 of the 2024 Big Game Season and Rules booklet and at Fish and Game offices.
Other methods of permission are still legal, but written “is the most solid permission you can have,” Wooten said.
Sportsmen and women should also beware of penalties for trespassing. Hunters and anglers have long faced a mandatory one-year revocation of hunting and fishing privileges if they are convicted of trespassing while engaging those activities. There are also steep fines for repeat offenders, and for a person convicted of trespassing three times within a 10-year period, there’s a minimum $5,000 fine, one to five year license suspension and they could be charged with a felony.
To learn more about the new law, see Fish and Game’s 2018 Trespass Law webpage.
Southeastern Idaho Public Health Programs
Southeastern Idaho Public Health (SIPH) is still running it’s Cooling Station program as the summer draws to a close and the weather begins to change. SIPH Centers will be open during normal business hours to provide a place out of the sun and some cold water for those who may need it during the day. Hygiene Kits
SIPH also recently announced that its centers across the 8 Idaho counties it serves will be making Hygiene Kits available to those who could use them. The kits include basic toiletries for both men and women, such as toothpaste and toothbrushes, deodorant, facial tissue, hand sanitizer, feminine hygiene products, and more. While the kits are freely available, the staff ask that those in need limit themselves to one kit per adult. Any establishments that wish to serve as a distribution location can contact Jonathan Redd at jredd@siph.id.gov.
In Oneida County, the kits are available at the County Office 175 South 300 E, Malad City Hall at 59 Bannock, and the Oneida Crisis Center. Flu Shots
The regular flu vaccine as well as high dose vaccine is now available at Southeastern Idaho Public Health (SIPH). The flu vaccine can be administered with most other vaccines, including the COVID-19 vaccine. If you have not yet received your COVID-19 vaccine or may be due for an updated booster, SIPH has it as well. To schedule your appointment, contact the Oneida County Office at 208-234-5887 or visit siphidaho.org for more information.
To reduce your risk of contracting the flu, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends doing the following:
Get your flu vaccination.
It is the single best way to prevent the flu. Remember, even if you got a flu shot last year, you will still need the
flu shot this year to be protected this flu season. The best time to get your flu shot is before flu activity is high in your community. It is best to get your vaccine before the end of October. The flu vaccine is recommended for everyone 6 months and older. It is especially critical for some groups:
- older people over age 65
- young children, under age 2
- people with chronic lung disease (such as asthma and COPD), diabetes (type 1 and 2), heart disease, neurologic conditions, and certain other long-term health conditions
- pregnant women - health care workers
Avoid close contact.
Avoid close contact with people who are sick. When you are sick, keep your distance from others to protect them from getting sick, too.
Stay home when you are sick. If possible, stay home from work, school, and errands when you are sick. You will help prevent others from catching your illness.
Cover your mouth and nose.
Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing or sneezing. It may prevent those around you from getting sick.
Clean your hands.
Washing your hands often will help protect you from germs.
Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth.
Germs are often spread when a person touches something that is contaminated with germs and then touches his or her eyes, nose, or mouth. Practice other good health habits. Get plenty of sleep, be physically active, manage your stress, drink plenty of fluids, and eat nutritious foods.
For more information, visit siphidaho.org or contact Southeastern Idaho Public Health’s Oneida County office at 208-234-5887.
City’s T-33 gets a paint job
One of the iconic sights of downtown Malad is the city park’s mounted USAF T-33 trainer, which was originally arranged for and installed by the Malad Lions in 1982. Many municipal facilities across the country have decommissioned military hardware in places of pride on their property, though usually the hardware in question is a mounted gun, cannon, or ground vehicle. At first glance, the sight of an actual jet towering above is a bit incongruous, but at
this point, it’s an inextricable feature of the town’s landscape.
Over the years, the weathering and wear have had an effect on the craft, and so it was decided to pursue a repaint. Israr Siddiqui was contracted to give the jet a burnishing, and it now sits in the park with a nice new coat of paint and general polish. The decals for the craft are still in the process of being placed, but the Lions are at work on that part of the project once again.
Painting work was underway last week as the park’s low-flying aircraft was given a fresh coat or two.
SCHOOL MENU BIRTHDAYS
Susan Evans, Sept. 20
Marvin Hess, Sept. 20
Nicole Jenkins, Sept. 20
Cassandra Price Nimer, Sept. 20
Taylor Thomas, Sept. 20
Twig Jacobsen, Sept. 21
Ridge Wise, Sept. 21
Brent Bowen, Sept. 22
Kayden Estep, Sept. 22
Max Firth, Sept. 22
Darlene Nielsen, Sept. 22
Bula Sorter, Sept. 22
Rhoana Wood, Sept 23
Bob Christophersen, Sept. 23
McKayleigh Davis, Sept. 23
Rachell Neal, Sept. 23
Tammie Henderson, Sept. 23
Curlew Senior Citizens’ Menu
Every meal served with Juice/ Milk/Coffee & Salad Bar
Sept. 24 - Grilled Cheese, Tomato Soup, Green Beans, Dessert Sept. 26 - Baked Potato Bar, Roll, Fruit, Dessert
Rex Robbins, Sept. 23
Traci Treasure, Sept. 23
Leslie Jones, Sept. 24
Patsy Sherman, Sept. 24
Kelly Wakley, Sept. 24
Tazia Williams, Sept. 24
Alan Boot, Sept. 25
Macey Carter, Sept. 26
Jill Davis, Sept. 26
Bracken Dorius, Sept. 26
Blake Jenkins, Sept. 26
Grant Jensen, Sept. 26
Wendy Madsen, Sept. 26
Jordan Madson, Sept. 26
Benjamin Peterson, Sept. 26
Catherine Pettis, Sept. 26
Marjorie Denkers, Sept. 26
Malad Senior Citizens’ Menu
Every meal served with Juice/ Milk/Coffee Sept. 20 - Baked Potato Bar, Spinach Salad, Mandarin Oranges, Breadsticks, Dessert Sept. 25 - Ham, Cheese Potatoes, Broccoli, Rolls, Dessert
Malad Elementary Breakfast
Monday, September 23 – Cereal Assortment, Mini Pancake, Juice/ Milk
Tuesday, September 24 - Cereal Assortment, Morning Round, Juice/ Milk
Wednesday, September 25 - Cereal Assortment, Oatmeal w/Fix-ins, Juice/Milk
Thursday, September 26 - Cereal Assortment, Bagel w/Cream Cheese, Juice/Milk
Friday, September 27 - Cereal Assortment, Frudel, Juice/Milk
Malad Middle Breakfast
Monday, September 23 - Cereal Assortment, Frudel, Juice/Milk
Tuesday, September 24 - Cereal Assortment, Breakfast Pizza, Juice/ Milk
Wednesday, September 25 - Cereal Assortment, Waffle, Juice/Milk
Thursday, September 26 - Cereal Assortment, Breakfast Scramble, Juice/Milk
Friday, September 27 - Cereal Assortment, Sweet Bread, Juice/Milk
Malad High Breakfast
Monday, September 23 - Cereal Assortment, Frudel, Juice/Milk
Tuesday, September 24 - Cereal Assortment, Breakfast Pizza, Juice/ Milk
Wednesday, September 25 - Cereal Assortment, Waffle, Juice/Milk
Thursday, September 26 - Cereal Assortment, Breakfast Scramble, Juice/Milk
Friday, September 27 - Cereal Assortment, Sweet Bread, Juice/Milk
Grandparents Only
Not recommended for parents or kids...
By Gramma Dot
So, what do John Edward Blaisdell, Richard T Jones and Nellie Parry Ward have in common? They were all early settlers in the Valley and some of their descendants shoveled rock on Service Day 2024 together at the Co-op Triangle. It was a beautiful autumn morning when volunteers all over the valley gathered at various sites to do some good and remind us that working together is what makes a community great.
We started with lots of energy and enthusiasm which quickly waned as our bodies let us know that we are, well, grandparents. However, a few youngsters and strong guys joined our forces and as the morning wore on the mound of rock diminished and the landscaping around the trees and flower beds started looking like our answer to Tivoli Gardens.
After an hour or so, we were more than happy to stop for Roxanne Waffle Cookies, cold water, and a chance to visit. That’s when we decided to name the trees. The Welsh name their homes so this seemed the right thing to do. By default, which means we were doing the work, so we got to do the christenings and the mayor just happened to be with us, the two trees along the west wall and behind the Outhouse were named Henry Peck and Lucretia Peck. They being the first to put down roots in the valley.
Next, we started on the five trees dividing Pig Alley from the Triangle. The tree closest to the Co-op is, of course, Winnifred (Gwen) Lloyd Roberts Evans, mother of the first D.L. Evans. That made perfect sense since she brought the Evans bunch to the valley, and they did some very good work while they were here. The remaining four trees had descendants shoveling rock, which just goes to show there is something good involved if you just show up. Standing tall by Winnifred is John Edward Blaisdell, thanks to Dan and Kris. Next, comes Nellie Parry Ward, grandmother of Mayor Joan and Helen Ravsten. Right by Nellie is Richard T Jones, who entered the Valley in 1865 and is Ed and my great-great-grandfather. The tree that takes Pig Alley to Bannock is Colen H. Sweeten. He is the poet’s dad and Paula Hannah’s grandfather. Each tree a reminder of strong, upstanding folk who helped to get things started in our area.
So, in a few years when the shade from J.E., Richard T, Nellie P. and the other deciduous trees offer protection to your vehicles parked in the Triangle, take a minute and be grateful not only for the shade, but also the pioneers whose names they bear. It might also be a good idea to wander out in your own yard and name a tree or two. Life is Good when the ancestors are standing guard!
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Malad Elementary Lunch
Monday, September 23 – Hot Dog on a Bun, Chips, Food Choice – Carrot Sticks or Pears
Tuesday, September 24 – Chicken
ON THIS DAY
1777 The Continental Congress passes the first budget of the United States
1838 Ephraim Morris granted U.S. patent for a railroad brake
1848 Hyperion, moon of Saturnthe first non-round moon - discovered by William Cranch Bond, his son George Phillips Bond and William Lassell
1893 New Zealand becomes the first country to grant all women the right to vote
1952 "Adventures of Superman" TV series starring George Reeves premieres in syndication in the U.S.
1960 Chubby Checker's "The Twist" hits #1 on the Billboard Hot 100
1979 "The Mary Tyler Moore Show" premieres on CBS
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Drumstick, Baked Beans, Breadstick Food Choice – Green Beans or Mandarin Oranges
Wednesday, September 25 – Sloppy Joe, Mac & Cheese, Food Choice –Corn or Fruit Cocktail
Thursday, September 26 – Homestyle Mashed Potato Bowl, Roll, Food Choice – Broccoli or Grapes
Friday, September 27 – PBJ, Cheese Stick, Chips, Chex Mix, Food Choice – Carrot Sticks or Apple Crisps
Malad Middle Lunch
Monday, September 23 – Chicken Teriyaki Bowl, Eggroll, Salad Bar, Food Choice – Broccoli or Pears
Tuesday, September 24 – Sloppy Joe, Mac & Cheese, Salad Bar, Food Choice – Corn or Fruit Cocktail
Wednesday, September 25 – Sausage Gravy Biscuit, Scrambled Eggs, Salad Bar, Food Choice – Green Beans or Applesauce
Thursday, September 26 – Chicken Fajita, Spanish Rice, Salad Bar, Food Choice – Sliced Cucumbers or Mandarin Oranges
Friday, September 27 – Ham & Cheese Ripper, Chips, Salad Bar, Food Choice – Carrot Sticks or Grapes
Malad High Lunch
Monday, September 23 – Chicken Teriyaki Bowl, Eggroll, Salad Bar, Food Choice – Broccoli or Pears
Tuesday, September 24 – Sloppy Joe, Mac & Cheese, Salad Bar, Food Choice – Corn or Fruit Cocktail
Wednesday, September 25 – Sausage Gravy Biscuit, Scrambled Eggs, Salad Bar, Food Choice – Green Beans or Applesauce
Thursday, September 26 – Chicken Fajita, Spanish Rice, Salad Bar, Food Choice – Sliced Cucumbers or Mandarin Oranges
Friday, September 27 – Ham & Cheese Ripper, Chips, Salad Bar, Food Choice – Carrot Sticks or Grapes
1982 Streetcars stop running on Market St., San Francisco after 122 years of service
1988 American diver Greg Louganis smashes his head on diving board during the 3m springboard preliminaries at the Seoul Olympics; recovers to qualify for the final which he wins the following day
1991 Ötzi the Iceman, 3,300 BCE old mummy discovered by German tourists in Italian alps - oldest surviving corpse from Europe
2022 British monarch Queen Elizabeth ll interred at Windsor Castle after a state funeral at Westminster Abbey in London with an unprecedented 500 world leaders in attendance
2022 Scientists discover site of the Amazon's tallest tree, an angelim vermelho at 290 feet tall and 32 feet wide, Iratapuru River Nature Reserve, northern Brazil
BRAIN TEASERS
LOOKING BACK
5 YEARS AGO (2019)
On Tuesday night, September 10, the third annual Suicide Awareness Walk was held at the Malad City Park to coincide with National Suicide Prevention Month. Sponsored by Nell J. Redfield Memorial Hospital. Troy Estep Family, Compassionate Care Family Services, Labyrinth Assessment & Behavioral Services, Malad High School Counseling Department, Oneida Crisis Center, and Southeastern Idaho Public Health, the theme for this year’s event was “Working Together to Prevent Suicide.”
On June 10, 2019, June Williams Jones celebrated her 100th birthday. In her honor, an open house was held in Dillon, Montana, with many of her family and lifelong friends, celebrating with her.
Also, in her honor, a large family reunion was held in Dillon the weekend of June 28, 2019 where 112 of June’s posterity were present to honor and express their love and respect for her. As she looked out over her large posterity, with tears in her eyes, she expressed her love for all her family. She went on to say, “Eighty-three years ago, I met a man named Joseph Lester Jones and we fell in love. Now look at this beautiful family I have.”
The Jim and Doreen Mansfield home located at 365 West 600 North received Malad City Yard of the Month honors for August. Doreen gives the credit to their grandson, Haden Williams, for her yard this year. Haden jokes that he works two full-time jobs, his regular job and then for his two grandmas. Doreen reminded him that he also helps his mom, Nacona Smith, with her yard too. Haden is also in the process of purchasing his own home, and so now he will have another yard on his list.
10 YEARS AGO (2014)
On Saturday, September 6, 2014, Helen Ward was recognized as an Idaho Hometown Hero at the L.E. and Thelma E. Stephens Performing Arts Center on the campus of Idaho State University in Pocatello, Idaho.
Idaho’s Hometown Hero Medal pays tribute to individuals that comprise Idaho’s unique characteristics and achievements. Idaho’s Hometown Hero Medal recognizes individuals that embody the spirit of philanthropy and have shown a remarkable commitment to creating better communities across the State of Idaho.
Helen was the music specialist for Malad Elementary School for over 30 years; she retired in 2013. All 17 classes of students in the school had 20 minutes of music every day with Mrs. Ward, which means she taught 400 students in grades kindergarten through fifth grade every school day. The students learned to love music through her mission for music, and they learned to sing, play simple instruments (recorders, xylophones, percussion), dance, and perform for each other in class and for large audiences in the school auditorium.
The sixth Annual Community Exchange Day was a huge success. Doors opened at 9:00 a.m. and closed at 12:00 p.m. After the free exchange, leftover items were boxed up and loaded into the Deseret Industries trailers, which will be transported to Pocatello to be sorted and made available to area residents for a small price.
The Malad High School Chapter of the FFA competed in many competitions at the Eastern Idaho State Fair earlier in September. The group attended the fair on Friday, September 5.
Malad students competed in livestock judging, dairy judging, and horse judging. The livestock judging team finished in first place overall. This team had several members place high. Kelbie Edwards placed fifth high individually. Taber Paskett placed tenth high. Other members included Oakley Paskett, Chet Potter, and Rhett Daniels.
The dairy judging team took 4th in their contest. Aubree Davis finished 4th high individually. Ben Waldron, Sadie Simpson, and Dallin Atkinson also competed.
The horse judging team placed 14th as a team. Quort Sullivan placed 5th individually, BreAnn Weeks, Katie Misrasi, Michaela Quinn, and Jaicee Palmer are also on the team.
15 YEARS AGO (2009)
Larry Thomas and Joan Hawkins were the only two to file for the fouryear positions coming open in the Malad City Council. Thomas has already served the citizens of Malad for 12 years, while Hawkins has served
since June 2002.
Dillon Allen and Braden Salter earn Eagle Scout awards from Troop 455. For their Eagle projects, Dillon painted fire hydrants in Malad while Braden worked on the Olive Davis Osmond historical cabin in Samaria.
The Malad Crush Team finished their softball season with a 7 -2 winning records. The team consisted of: Kyley Thorpe, Terry Valentine, Renzee Sorenson, Cina Blaisdell, Aspen Hubbard, Hunter Hubbard, Dani Briggs, Amy Marshall, Ana Oja, Katie Valentine and Natalie Felter. They were coached by Todd Hubbard and Paula Thorpe.
20 YEARS AGO (2004)
Nancy Asay graduates with honors from the West Haven University in Cypress, California. Nancy was awarded a gold medal with the Florence Nightingale’s lamp engraved on it for her work as the first SNA President for WHU.
Dr. Stephen Johnson, Angalynn Bishop, Judi Robinson, Russell Boyer and Lynn Schow are members of the Steering Committee for the Curlew Valley Community Center Project.
Julie Brewster and Glen Pond, of Utah Power’s Community and Economic Development Department, presented a $10,000 check to the Malad City Council. Those present to receive the check are Larry Thomas, Council Chairman, Mike Williams, Joan Hawkins and Tom Jenkins. Speaking for the Council, Thomas said the city of Malad is very grateful for the power company’s generosity.
Student body officers elected at Malad Middle School this year are Rachel Kent, Zach Starr, Taleesha Willie, Blake Jenkins, Devin Skidmore and Brittney Tubbs.
The Eighth Grade class will be led by Shay Williams, Shayla Winder, Amy Atkinson, Braden Salter and Blake Harrison.
The Seventh Grade has elected their officers for the school year. They are Karen Cudney, Kaden Goddard, Kayla Thomas, Brady Daniels and Megen Lish.
Leading the Sixth Grade this year will be Madi Brooks, Hilary Stayner, Cody Hess, Tyrell Hubbard and Mechelle Hill.
The Livestock Judging Team placed third at the Eastern Idaho State Fair this year. The team included Kendon Seamons, Robin Bullcreek, Logan Alder, Kooper Daniels and Brett Panting.
30 YEARS AGO (1994)
The Reverend Richard Alan Scott becomes the Pastor of the Community Presbyterian Church in both Malad and Preston.
Dawn Christiansen, Cindy Sullivan and Laurene Semrad, President, Vice President and Secretary, the new PTO Officers met with school officials before the start of school to come up with nine goals the students can strive to achieve, one for each month of the school year.
Kimberly A. Jensen was among the honor students in Education at the summer quarter honor roll at Utah State University.
40 YEARS AGO (1984)
Jacob and Melissa Jeppsen, children of Brian and Anita Jeppsen, participated in the Northern Utah Baby Show and took 1st place in their respective categories. Melissa also took the title of “Champion Chubby” and received a trophy to accompany the title.
Pearl and Dee Williams, have been awarded Yard-of-the Month by the Malad City Beautification Committee.
Their well-groomed yard is a blaze of color with geraniums, petunias and roses.
Dale Roy Thomas is raising corn to pay for his college education. He began his corn business in 1979 and it has grown steadily each year. The money Dale has made helped finance his schooling last year at Bridgerland Auto Mechanics in Logan, Utah.
Clint Rohner, son of Dale and Karen Rohner, gained honors for Dragon offensive Player of the week and David Lewis, son of Boyd and Helen Lewis, was named this week’s Idaho Enterprise Dragon Defense Player of the week.
50 YEARS AGO (1974)
Lynn Nalder began his new duties her as Farmers Home Administration county supervisor.
Dale Thomas received a check for $250 for use in furnishing Oneida Nursing Home from his fellow Legionnaires, Bill Byrd and Elton Ashton.
Malad High School classes elected officers and they are as follows: Seniors – Brian Jeppsen, president; Susan Ipsen, vice president; Rebecca McDaniel, secretary; Craig Thompson and Jill Ward, representatives. Juniors – Tom Grubb, president; David Kent, vice president; Carol Buehler, secretary; Joe Thomas and Patty Illum, representatives. Sophomores – Bruce Ward, president; Sandy Andersen, vice president; Carolyn Showell, secretary; Jeff Bird and Vicky Williams, representatives. Freshman – Tammy Jeppsen, president; Kurt Davis, vice president; Teresa Hess, secretary; Vard Neal and Terri Edwards, representatives.
60 YEARS AGO (1964)
Showing the top lambs at the 18th annual Oneida County Fair are Peter Thomas with his 99 lb. Reserve Champion, bought by Hadfield’s Inc. and Jill Jones with the Grand Champion, a 115 lb. Southdown Cross, purchased by Glen B. Williams of Sinclair Highway Service.
The Grand Champion steer for the Oneida County Fair was a 1,056-pound animal raised by Stewart Jensen. It sold to Evans Co-op Dept. Store, and Rodney Griffiths raised a 912-pound steer, which claimed the Reserve Champion honors. Jack’s IGA Oneida Grocery purchased it.
Mrs. Gwen Evans will present nine piano students in a recital in the Malad First LDS Ward Chapel. Students to be presented are Kelly and Vicki Thompson, Kim and Debra Wakley, Tommy John, JoDel Leavitt, Donna and Gae Atkinson and Danielle Evans.
Pvt. Richard C. Robbins, son of Mr. and Mrs. Merlin Robbins of Stone, who has been home on furlough the past few days, returned to duty at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri this week. Dick enlisted in the US Army Airborne division and completed his basic training at Fort Polk, La. Mrs. Robbins plans to go to Missouri with her husband.
70 YEARS AGO (1954)
Successful in catching the calves at the Calf Scramble, ten young stockmen will apply themselves to raising calves for a year and how well they do the job will be determined when the animals are judged at the 1955 fair.
Catching the calves were Brent Littlejohn, Bobby Hill, Darl Williams, Ray Neal Jones, Bernon Neal, Ren Edwards, Merrill D. Price, Brent Howard, Terrel Jensen and Brent Mills.
The Grand Champion calf of the Oneida County Fair was a 1,051 pound animal raised by Brent Littlejohn. It was purchased by the Finer Foods Café and the Reserve Champion, a 1,032 pound calf owned by John A. Jones, was sold to the Jones Chevrolet Company.
Top lamb of the sale, a 120-pound prime grader, was sold by Reed Facer to Wilford Parry.
Roger Tovey left for Moscow where he will register at the University of Idaho.
Lt. Robert C. Smith, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Smith, Malad, is receiving jet pilot training here. During his training, he will fly the North American T28 dual-seat, conventional-type trainer, and the Lockheed T33, only dual-seat jet trainer.
Delos Harrison, who has been serving with the U.S. Army for the past two years, received his release at Fort Ord, California and he and his wife came to the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Parry Harrison.
The Third Ward M.I.A., officers entertained a social evening for Karen Hartley, Delores Gleed, Emma Jean Smith, and Emma Lou Williams prior to their leaving to attend college.
Mrs. Warren Ashton entertained a party for her son, Donald, who was observing his 8th birthday. Games and refreshments were enjoyed by the young guests.
Miss Chloe Price was honored at a surprise party at the home of her brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Kleal Price, when her two nieces, Deanna and Sandra Price, acted as hostesses. The party was a farewell before she left for college. Eight guests spent the evening playing Bingo with prizes going to Bonnie Williams and Elda Mae Williams. A two-course lunch was served. 80 YEARS AGO (1944)
The following boys will leave for Fort Douglas for induction into the service. George Austin Palmer, Pierce Amon Sorenson and Joseph Walter Spencer.
Mr. and Mrs. Royce Jones received word from their son, Pvt. Royce C. Jones that he had received an expert medal for his shooting while on the fire range in New Mexico. His score was second high in his platoon. He is in the anti-aircraft division and is stationed at Fort Bliss. Texas.
Shirley W. John, son of Mr. and Mrs. William E. John was commissioned a second lieutenant and received the silver pilot’s wings of the army air forces at the Altus (Okla.) Army Airfield. Isaac Dale Isaacson, son of Mt. and Mrs. J. M. Isaacson, graduated from the Naval Air Training center, Corpus Christi, and was commissioned an ensign in the U.S. Reserve.
15 YEARS AGO (2009) The Malad Crush Team finished their softball season with a 7 - 2 winning record. First row (left to right) are team members: Kyley Thorpe, Terry Valentine, Renzee Sorenson, Cina Blaisdell, Aspen Hubbard: 2nd row, Coach Todd Hubbard, Hunter Hubbard, Dani Briggs, Amy Marshall, Ana Oja, Katie Valentine, Natalie Felter and Coach Paula Thorpe.
50 YEARS AGO (1974) Dale Thomas, center, member of Oneida Hospital Board, received a check for $250 for use in furnishing Oneida Nursing home from his fellow Legionnaires, Bill Byrd, left, and Elton Ashton. American Legion Ernest W. Jones Post No. 65 and the Auxiliary raised the money through a U.S. Savings bond promotion conducted earlier this year.
County Commission Meeting 9/9
This report is adapted from the official minutes, recorded by Deputy Clerk Shanci Dorius
In attendance: County Commissioner Chair Bill Lewis, Commissioner Brian Jeppsen, and Commissioner Ken Eliason.
Commissioner Lewis began the regular meeting of the board of county commissioners by requesting a moment of silence for Idaho Legislator and former Oneida County Commissioner David Eugene “Gene” Edwards, who recently passed.
Naylor hearing rescheduled
Ben Naylor with Savvy Investments joined the commissioners via phone to request moving the public hearing currently scheduled for October to a later date. Mr. Naylor indicated the possibility of having a Planning & Zoning hearing in November that could potentially eliminate the need for a public hearing before the board of commissioners. A motion was made to change the Ben Naylor hearing to January 15, 2024 at 6:00pm, which carried.
Potential data breach
A letter was received by the county from Summit National Bank, a lending institution the county has previously used when purchasing or leasing equipment. The informational letter was to alert commissioners that some county information might have potentially been acquired. Summit is offering those affected with a free twelve-month membership to Experian, one of three major credit monitoring bureaus. Affected parties must be enrolled by November to take advantage of the free twelvemonth membership.
Commissioner Lewis motioned to have the county enroll with Experian Identity Works and delegate the task to the county clerk’s office of investigating and moving forward with enrolling prior to November 29, 2024. Motion carried.
Deep Creek Forest Service Agreement
The Deep Creek Forest Service Agreement was discussed. Oneida County Road & Bridge Supervisor Dianna Dredge and Patrick Kennedy, the Fisheries Manager with the Idaho Department of Fish & Game were present to discuss the particulars of the agreement with Oneida County Commissioners.
There are four restroom facilities at Deep Creek, two of which are derelict and, pending identification of actual ownership, need to be reclaimed using Waterways funds to complete the task. Fish and Game is willing to maintain two of the restrooms, namely the one located near the turnout and the newer, white restroom near the dock. Fish and Game agrees to maintain them to the Forest Service’s standards.
The issue of garbage was discussed, and it was suggested that one small can might be left at the site and signage posted indicating that any garbage packed in must be packed out. The county Road & Bridge department is amenable to plowing snow to the first peninsula prior to the dam when they are nearby and requesting the state take a pass or two at the turnout on the east end of the reservoir when the state is plowing the state road.
Weed control language in the agreement was revised to allow Oneida County the ability to spray for weeds without asking permission each time, so long as Idaho code is followed. Prior to the meeting, Commissioner Jeppsen spoke to contacts with the Forest Service who felt that Oneida County’s responsibility would
be with garbage removal. Jason Lower with IDAWY Solid Waste District indicated this would be acceptable. The idea of resurrecting the waterways committee was mentioned, but not discussed.
ATC Phone contract
The communications discussion was revisited. ATC submitted a final cost of leasing versus buying phones. Commissioners briefly recapped information gathered from Business Phone Specialists/ GoTo, ATC Communications, and Rytel. Additionally, and separate from the phone system quotes, the Solacom issue was discussed. Sheriff Arne Jones will get a bid for what Solacom can (or will) do to help convert the 911 call handling and management system from analog to digital.
Commissioner Jeppsen motioned to table the communications quotes until a future date.. Motion carried.
L2 extensions
In order to resolve some issues, L2 extension requests were received at the county clerk’s office from Malad City and Oneida School District #351 after last week’s deadline. The L2 worksheet is a process that taxing districts go through that helps determine what tax dollar an entity is eligible for and sets the levy based on the taxable value for that district. Due to a few issues, the local taxing districts that would benefit from the one-week extension were Malad City, Oneida School District #351, Samaria Recreation, Holbrook Recreation, Library District, and Fire District.
Commissioner Lewis motioned to extend the L2 deadline by one week for the following districts: Malad City, Oneida School District #351, Samaria Recreation, Holbrook Recreation, Library District, and Fire District. Motion carried.
Courthouse radio antenna
A quote was received from Teton Communications to remove and reattach the Sheriff’s department radio antennae at the courthouse. The plan is to move the wiring from the west to the south side of the courthouse to eliminate the wires being in the middle of the driver’s license area and to have all the equipment be in one zone on the south side of the building. This would be paid for using funds from the 911 accounts.
Commissioner Eliason motioned to accept the Teton Communications quote to remove and reattach the radio antennae to the courthouse for the maximum amount of $6,851.00. Motion carried.
Air Methods MOU
The Air Methods air ambulance service memorandum of understanding was revisited. John Williams with Oneida County hospital met with Air Methods when they brought a helicopter to Malad. The memorandum is not a contract. A potential logistics issue might be that the call center is located in Omaha, Nebraska and dispatching agents may have issues getting timely service because they don’t know the area (for example, there are three counties in the United States that are named “Oneida”). Air Methods assured Mr. Williams that this issue can be fixed. Mr. Williams noted that the flight pattern times are similar to other services in the area, until there is a storm on the Summit that delays any service that has to fly over it. When this happens, the closest available service is contacted even if it is the competition. One advantage to signing the memorandum with Air Methods would be the addition of an activation button, which gets the helicopter in the air
faster. Pushing the button immediately mobilizes the helicopter and they call for details while enroute. This is significant in situations where every moment counts. The memorandum particulars were discussed and there were three concerns. Commissioner Lewis stated he would be willing to sign the memorandum if the indemnification on section 5 were removed, changing the state to Idaho, and removing the line “to the extent applicable by law”.
Commissioner Jeppsen motioned to approve the Air Methods memorandum of understanding contingent upon changing the legal authority state to “Idaho as opposed to “Colorado” and removing the indemnification clause on item five. Motion carried.
Door Access Control bid
Beazer Lock and Key submitted a bid for access control on doors for the county building(s). The quotes showed both server-based and cloudbased controls. Commissioner Lewis referenced a previous quote put together by another entity in March 2023 for thirteen doors and wanted to ensure the quote from Beazer included all thirteen of those doors to compare it with the previous quote. Tory Richardson, the building manager, will verify and report back to commissioners. Another point for clarification is the pros and cons of going with the server or cloud-based service. The server requires no subscription, but it would need to be built and then have someone be in charge of it. The cloudbased option is simpler and requires a subscription (approximately $670 per year). Agenda topic was tabled pending more information.
Elevator Service
TK Elevator invoiced Oneida County on 4/4/2024 for service on 12/4/2023 for six-hundred twenty-seven dollars. Commissioners and the county building inspector, as well as the supervisor of the elevator project from DWA Construction, Kevin Tingey, have questioned the validity of the invoice as there is no evidence the technician came in December and then the county wasn’t invoiced until April 2024. Additionally, the tech did not communicate with building inspector or county employees. When county building inspector Tory Richardson called TK Elevator to discuss the issues with the elevator, he learned that the tech was on the schedule to come. When he never heard from TK Elevator, Mr. Richardson called again the following week and was told TKE had zero evidence of the request being submitted. Additionally, the brand-new elevator (still under warranty) did not run at all in December.
On January 2, Mr. Richardson made another request for service and on January 4, a technician named Thomas came out and fixed the elevator. The elevator has not had any issues since that day.
Commissioner Jeppsen motioned to deny paying the claim barring any solid evidence the tech came and worked on the elevator on the 6th of December as was invoiced. Motion carried.
Bulk Fuel Tank
An update on the bulk fuel tank and Fuel Cloud was given by the clerk’s office. The system seems to be working well after a few hiccups during the first 1-2 months. Reports will be run monthly to allow each department to assess and pay their fuel usage. Commissioners determined that when the tank reaches the level of thirty-five percent, at least three vendors may be contacted for fuel quotes for a minimum of
six-thousand gallons of midgrade ethanol-free (88-octane) fuel. Additionally, the county was double billed for the monthly cloud service (through Valley Wide at $75 a month and by Fuel Cloud at $95 a month). After some research, Mike at Valley Wide contacted Fuel Cloud and terminated the billing through them and notified the clerk’s office that Valley Wide would absorb the seventy-five-dollar monthly fee from now on.
Legion Grant
A grant was submitted by Jean Thomas on behalf of the American Legion. Kirk Huffaker Preservation Strategies was hired to help get the building on the national register of historic buildings. The Certified Local Government (CLG) grant through the Idaho State Historical Society will match the $6,181.20 amount already paid for this process. Commissioners were asked to sign the CLG Grant Match summary. Commissioner Jeppsen motioned to accept the in-kind match as reported by the Oneida County CLG and accept the additional funding from the state. Motion carried. HR Consulting AmeriBen human resource consulting services have been used by Oneida County for the past few years for salary consulting as well as an employee hotline for employment issues. AmeriBen has decided to eliminate the HR consulting side of the business. One of the human resource consultants with AmeriBen/IEC Group, Sharon M. Jutila (SMJ Consulting), would like to continue with the human resource services. Ms. Jutila contacted Commissioner Lewis to inform him that SMJ Consulting will be offering the same services as AmeriBen HRC. If the county wants to retain AmeriBen’s services in the future by transferring everything to SMJ Consulting, the county needs to sign a form to have files transferred to Sharon Jutila at SMJ Consulting by September 30, 2024. This is not a contract. Commissioners would like Ms. Jutila speak with them at a future commissioner meeting to determine if the county will retain SMJ Consulting services after October 1, 2024.
Commissioner Eliason motioned to move forward with signing the request for the transfer of files electronically from AmeriBen to Sharon Jutila with SMJ Consulting, which does not bind anything beyond October 1, 2024. Motion carried.
Airport Board Changes Airport board members Michael Hess and Scott Gunter have stepped down, as has secretary of the airport board Roxanne Albretsen. No new appointments have been made for adding board members, so no executive session(s) is needed. Because of her experience in writing grants, the board has nominated Kathy Wray to take Mrs. Albretsen’s role as secretary and will take a wage of fifteen dollars per hour. There is two-thousand dollars budgeted for this, which equates to one-hundred thirty-three hours per year.
Commissioner Lewis motioned that, due to the resignation of Roxanne Albretsen as secretary of the airport board, Kathy Wray has accepted the airport board secretary appointment at an estimated one-hundred thirty-three hours for the year at fifteen-dollars an hour totaling a budget of two-thousand dollars for that job. Motion carried.
Misc
A request for an ordinance to enable the county to collect funds owed was postponed until legal counselor Lyle Fuller
gathers more information.
The weed department is requesting the purchase of a Dell Latitude Rugged Extreme laptop that would replace a desktop. This would allow the weed supervisor to run the programs necessary to operate the weed spraying drone and to update information while in the field. County Clerk Lon Colton could order the laptop in a few weeks with funds from the 2025 budget.
Commissioner Eliason motioned to purchase a Dell Latitude Rugged Extreme 7330 laptop with a cost of up to $5,000 to come out of the computer replacement budget. Motion carried.
Hess Pumice purchased a new 129,000-pound truck and has requested an overweight permit for it. Commissioner Jeppsen motioned to approve an annual overweight permit for Hess Pumice for the “129” vehicle. Motion carried.
Arrowhead submitted a quote for a change-order to the work being done in the Sheriff’s office. The original quote called for a desk that would attach to the wall and no one realized that it was not a free-standing desk until it was time to install. The change-order gives the desk another side and bank of drawers, allowing it to be a moveable desk.
Commissioner Eliason motioned to approve the change-order from Arrowhead Cabinets for a desk in the sheriff’s office in the amount of $1,500 to be taken out of onetime expense. Motion carried.
NOTICE
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 October 2,2024, at 6:00 P.M. at Oneida County Event Center to consider the following: APPLICATION #: 24-0031 APPLICATION BY : Oneida County Planning and Zoning Commission PROJECT SUMMARY: Oneida County Planning and Zoning Commission proposes amendments to the Oneida County Development Code Modify definitions in Chapter 1, Article A: Definitions of Terms: Animal Feeding Operation (AFO) Small; Animal Feeding Operation (AFO) Large; Animal Unit; Feedlot, Commercial; and Livestock Confinement Facility Add districts to 2A-1: DISTRICTS ESTABLISHED, PURPOSES AND RESTRICTIONS: PUD PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT; and DA DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT: Modify 2A-3: SCHEDULE OF DISTRICT USE REGULATIONS: Animal Feeding Operation (Small); Animal Feeding Operation (Large); Livestock Confinement Facility; and Feedlot Commercial Modify Overlay Districts in Chapter 3: Wildland Urban Interface and PUD Modify Specific Use Standards in Chapter 5: Clarify that the concept plan requirements are applicable to all conditional use permits and the specific use standards listed in chapter 5. Proposed amendments may be found on the Oneida County Website. 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, Thursday September 26, 2024. 30 North 100 West Malad City Idaho
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OBITUARIES
Dr. Glen Dee Morgan of Lewiston passed away Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024, at the Lewiston Veteran’s Home. He was born on Nov. 22, 1933, in Malad City, Idaho, the son of Edmond and Catherine Lewis Morgan, the youngest of 12 children in a family of eight boys and four girls. He lived his early years on the family ranch at Deep Creek in Oneida County near the foothills of the Oxford Mountains in southeastern Idaho. It was there and at the family winter home in Malad that he developed an enduring bond and respect for his family members and others as he acquired a strong work ethic which he displayed throughout his lifetime.
Glen graduated from Malad High School in 1951, where he was active in athletics and was a district high school boxing champion. He attended Westminster College in Salt Lake City, Utah for one year prior to enlisting in the Navy in Aug. 1952. He was the seventh member of his family to serve in the military, covering a period of time from prior to World War II until after the Korean War. During his time in the Navy, Glen served as a radioman on the USS Sandoval APA 194 and the USS Tom Green County LST ll59 on the West Coast, the Western Pacific and Korea, in addition to being assigned for one year at naval communication stations in the Aleutian Islands at Adak and Attu, Alaska. He achieved the rank of Petty Officer First Class prior to his honorable discharge from the service at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1956.
Glen enrolled at the University of Idaho in the fall of 1956, where he began to study toward a degree in education. During the early months at the university, he was invited by the boxing coach at Washington State University to move over to Pullman and become a member of the WSU boxing team. After some deliberation, Glen decided to remain in Moscow, get a degree and find a teaching position. He received his bachelor’s degree in 1959 after having completed student teaching at the elementary, junior high and senior high levels in the Lewiston School District. The district offered him a teaching position beginning with the 1959 school year. He taught for three years in Grades Five and Six at Warner Elementary School (now McGhee) where he met a young farm girl from Winchester, Idaho, who was a new first grade teacher in the building after having completed her course work for her bachelor’s degree in 1962 and later her master’s degree from the University of Idaho. Glen and Delores Merrill were married on
Dr. Glen Dee Morgan
November 22, 1933 ~ September 14, 2024
August 4, 1962, and were married for over 62 years. Delores taught for 35 years in the Lewiston School District as well as one year in the Clarkston School District prior to her retirement in 1998.
Glen was employed by the Lewiston School District for 34 years.
During this time, he received his master’s degree in 1962 and Doctorate in 1970, both from the University of Idaho. In addition to his initial time at Warner Elementary, he became a teaching principal at Garfield Elementary from 1962 to 1965, at which time he was assigned as principal at Whitman Elementary until 1968. He took a leave of absence for one year to complete his doctorate and was later named assistant director of the Education Professions Development Program. Under that program, the Lewiston School District acted in conjunction with the University of Idaho, Lewis-Clark State College, Boise State University, College of Idaho and Northwest Nazarene College of Nampa to recruit and train persons to become certified teachers in areas of critical need, primarily mathematics and science.
In 1970, Glen was assigned the position of Assistant Superintendent - Instruction for one year in the Lewiston School District and for the next two years he was co-director of the federally funded Communications Skills through Authorship program in conjunction with the University of Idaho. The program focused on development of a reading and language arts instructional approach for primary-age students. It was later expanded to include elements of the National Right to Read effort and involved some students at the Junior High and Senior High levels.
Glen served for nine years as As -
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sistant Superintendent - Supervision where he worked with professional development and evaluation of the teaching staff of the Lewiston School District, while also assisting with supervision of student teachers from Lewis-Clark State College and the University of Idaho. During the second half of the 198182 school year, Glen was assigned to serve as Lewiston High School Principal, a position he held until he was appointed as Superintendent of Schools in the Lewiston School District on July 1, 1987. He remained in that position until he retired from the district at the conclusion of the 1992-93 school year. In 1992, Glen was named Idaho’s Superintendent of the Year by the Board of Directors of the Idaho School Superintendents Association.
In addition to his service in the Lewiston School District, Glen was a visiting professor of education during University of Idaho summer sessions and also taught extension courses. He was named outstanding Idaho school administrator for 1990 by the University of Idaho College of Education. Glen valued his opportunity to work closely with college and university programs and personnel. He was asked on two occasions by the State Department of Education to serve as chairman of evaluation committees to assess the effectiveness of teacher education programs at Boise State University and at Idaho State University. He was also asked to testify from time to time before various committees at the Idaho legislature.
Glen was an unpretentious person whom others often said did not accept praise or credit for what he did or accomplished in all his endeavors. He gave credit to his family, colleagues, students, friends and others for help and guidance concerning any success he might have achieved. However, those that knew Glen knew better. Glen was always lending a hand wherever
needed with family and friends. He spent years mowing his mother-inlaw’s lawn and doing maintenance work on her home and wherever she needed assistance.
A life-long member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Glen focused some of his spare time and effort in helping others in time of need. He was a former member of the Elks Lodge, the Lewiston Outlook Club, the Lewiston Rotary Club and the Governmental Affairs Committee of the Lewiston Chamber of Commerce. He assisted with programs for the Boy’s and Girl’s Club of the Lewis-Clark Valley and coached youth baseball and football programs. He had a long and continuous love of outdoor activities and always took advantage of any opportunity to go fishing and camping. In addition, he spent many hours working in his wood shop. After their retirement, Glen and Delores travelled to places in the lower 48 states, Alaska, Canada, Hawaii and Mexico.
Glen was preceded in death by his parents, seven brothers and four sisters. He is survived by his wife, Delores; his son, Steven (Shannon), and their children, Alyssa Williams (Trevor) and son, Morgan Daniel, Sarah Morgan (Luke Keeney), and Bryson King; his daughter Wendy Grogan (Van) and their sons Devan and Colton. Also surviving are numerous other relatives.
At his request, there will be no formal funeral service. A graveside service will be held on Friday, Sept. 27, 2024, at 2:00 p.m., at the Normal Hill Cemetery in Lewiston. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made on Glen’s behalf to the Lewiston Independent Foundation for Education, the Oneida County Foundation for Education (Malad), the University of Idaho Foundation, the Lewis-Clark State College Foundation, or to one’s own charity institution or agency of choice.
Joseph Kropf Smout
July 19,1939 ~ August 23, 2024
Joseph Kropf Smout, 85, passed away on August 23, 2024, in Ogden, Utah after a difficult battle with a rare form of Ecoli. Joseph was born on July 19, 1939, in Preston, Idaho, he was a dedicated servant of his Savior Jesus Christ and enjoyed serving in his faith, serving his family and community, embodying the principles of love, service, and family throughout his life.
Joe graduated from Granite High School and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Sociology and Criminology from the University of Utah. He was a standout athlete, participating in wrestling, baseball, and basketball during his youth and was part of the University of Utah’s wrestling team during early college years. When he turned 19 years old Joseph served a two-year mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Eastern States and Eastern Atlantic States.
Joseph married his sweetheart, Patsy Stevens, in the Salt Lake Temple on June 1st, 1962. Joe loved his wife and enjoyed having her involved in all of his activities. Joe and Pat had 6 children, which included a set of twins. They raised their children in Richfield and later moved to West Valley City. Joe loved the Boy Scouts of America and was honored with the Silver Beaver award for his dedication to the scouting program.
Professionally, Joe dedicated many years to the State of Utah’s Department of Corrections, where his contributions included authoring the gun safety manual. After retiring, Joe and his wife, Pat, served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Papua New Guinea, focusing on church education and activities. They later resided in Pingree and Malad, Idaho.
Joe’s life was marked by his deep love for outdoor activities, including
hunting, fishing, and camping. He was also known for his culinary skills with a Dutch oven, solar cooking and enjoyed reciting poetry and historical texts. Joe enjoyed playing the piano, guitar and painting and singing. He is survived by his loving wife, Patsy Laraine Smout; children, Laraine Mayhew (Gary), Carolyn Wells (Daniel), David Joseph Smout (Darlene), Diane Blair (Russell), Richard Earl Smout (Robyn), and Brenda Smout Horrocks (Bradley); 19 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. Joe was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Earl and Doris LaVern Smout, his brother Doran Earl Smout, his daughter-in-law Robyn Smout and granddaughter Jessica Blair. Joseph Kropf Smout will be remembered as a joyful, energetic man who lived each day as a gift and an adventure, always striving to make a positive impact on those around him. He has touched many hearts and blessed many lives.
Funeral services will be held on September 21st at 10:00 at their ward house, 20 S.100 W. Malad, ID 83252. Interment to follow at Samaria Cemetery, 4665 S. 4600 W., Malad, ID 83252
Joseph Kropf Smout
Dr. Glen Dee Morgan
Homecoming Royalty!
MHS Homecoming week will start next Monday the 23rd, and royalty are in place.
Queen Katie Coatney is the daughter of Brian and Jaime Coatney. Katie, who is the student council Vice President, is also Oneida County’s DYW first alternate. She lists as her favorite things piano, family, and friends.
King Jes “Danger” Schow, who is not afraid to give himself a nickname, is the son of Christie and David Schow. Schow reports that he started the “Jes Schow Fan Club” and while he couldn’t divulge the membership rolls for privacy reasons, he hinted that the member has a name rhyming with “Guess”. In what may be exaggeration, he notes that “I’ve been to space thrice, I’ve gotten the Nobel prize twice, and I don’t like fried rice.” He may or may not have a girlfriend, but his handwriting will leave that a mystery for now.
Duchess Baylee Morgan Owens is the daughter of Wendy and Ryon Owens. She serves as the Student
Council Pep Rep, as well as the drill team captain. She likes hiking and being outdoors, as well as her family, friends, and dog. Owens’ 2023 Drill Team won the state academic championship, and took 3rd overall, with Owens taking first in Solo.
Duke Gabe Hooste is the son of Dave and Cheryse Hooste, and is involved with football and wrestling. His favorite things include food, weights, and being part of the 2024 State Champion Wrestling Team.
Princess Joni Beck is the daughter of Lim and Karen Beck. She is active in soccer (where she is team captian), track, and HOSA Club. She is looking forward to graduating with an Associates Degree and CNA certification. Joni also loves anything outside, including snowboarding, hiking, rock climbing, swimming, camping, etc.
Prince Ryelur Jensen is the son of Anton and Lacie Jensen. He is involved in FFA, fishing, hunting, and outdoor sports.
HAM Radio classes start next month
Amateur radio users are essential pieces of the emergency communications network across the country, and can be lifesaving in natural disasters and other emergencies. When the standard networks, including cell service, internet, and phone lines, shortwave radio waves can be used to communicate in more robust variety of situations. During the Gran Fondo bike race from the Cache Valley north to Weston and back down through Malad, the RACOON (Radio Amateur Club of Oneida) Club serves as the course communications team for one leg of the race. In addition, the club and its members participate in field days where new and different equipment are often tested out, and a variety of other projects throughout the year. Becoming an amateur radio user requires a certain amount of training, and licensing. Local RACOON member Don Dan -
iels will be heading up a series of classes designed to educate those interested in the ins and outs of amateur radio communication, and those who wish to pursue licensure testing. Classes will be held at the Search and Rescue building on Wednesday evenings from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. every week from 10/2 to 11/20. Testing for licensing will take place from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Oneida County Senior Center.
Whether you plan to join the local club, add to your skill set, or give HAM radio a try for the first time, consider heading down to the S & R building on Wednesdays to spend some time with other radio enthusiasts, and become a vital part of the emergency network for Oneida County. Contact Tracy Drury at tracyleedrury@gmail.com for more information or to sign up for classes.
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Joni Beck, Ryelur Jensen, Katie Coatney, Jes Schow, Baylee Owens, and Gabe Hooste.
A second take, which was in no way a
Dragons take 6-36 loss to American Falls
Allison Eliason
The Friday night lights were one once again as the Dragon football team hosted the American Falls Beavers for their second home game of the season. Under the lights, the MHS team was able to string together a number of successes but it wasn’t enough to outplay the 4A Beavers, losing 6-36.
Kicking off to American Falls, the Malad defense came out strong to put a quick stop to the Beavers opening drive. Starting at the 30 yard line, American Falls hoped for a run up the middle but linebacker Holden Tubbs came running in hot to make the stop for a short 1 yard gain. AF moved the ball on their second down with a short pass before Ryan Jensen got the tackle. On down 3, the Beavers attempted a run up the middle but the Dragon defense not only made it impossible for them to gain any ground, but forced a fumble to turn the ball over.
The Malad offense took the field for their first drive of the game but found the American Falls line difficult to break through. Working their running game, the Dragons struggled to round the corner and break past the neutral zone to make any gains. Forced to go out on the fourth down, Brady Showell punted for Malad, bouncing the ball just short of the end zone, putting AF on the 1 yard line to begin their offensive push.
The Dragon defense once again held the Beavers from moving the chains down the field. Allowing
only small gains on the first and second down, it was the third down that stopped the Beavers in their tracks. Looking to run the ball up the middle, the AF quarterback began moving through the line and just as suddenly, Justin Toone was there to trip him up and take him down. With far too many yards to advance on a single down and in favorable position for the Dragon offense, the Beavers opted to punt.
Beginning at the 45 yard line, the Malad offense took position. Setting up on the right side of the ball, running back Dawsyn Peterson came past the quarterback for the handoff. With the ball tucked in, Peterson turned to run down field with room to move made by blockers Tubbs and Trevor Allen. Pushing hard for a solid gain, it took four defenders to finally stop the run. Attempting the same play on the down 2, the Beavers caught on in a hurry, allowing only a marginal gain for the Dragons. Looking to change things up, Malad called for a pass play that unfortunately came up too short to be completed.
Moving to punt, Showell called the snap and booted the ball into the backfield only to have the play called back for a defense penalty. Setting up for a punt again, Showell called for the ball again, but instead of stepping into the kick, Showell tucked the ball under and headed downfield. The Beavers didn’t sit on their heels long as they recognized the Dragon’s hope for a first down. They began pushing Showell to the outside, forcing him out of bounds just inches from
Despite a disappointing outcome, the Dragons made some good attempts against a strong defense.
the line of scrimmage.
American Falls still struggled to make any offensive gains as they took possession of the ball. On the first down, the snap went high, dropping to the ground. Before the Dragons could claim the fumble, the Beavers jumped on it, taking a significant loss on the play. With too many yards to gain on the drive, American Falls turned over the ball on downs again.
While the opening quarter of the game showed promise for both the Malad offense and defense, the second quarter brought challenges for the team on both sides of the ball. AF came into the second fired up and ready to go, scoring on their next five consecutive drives, putting the MHS team down 0-36.
The second half saw the Dragons return to a strong defensive and offensive game. On a quarterback keep, Showell began driving up the middle, pushing the pile of defenders when he suddenly broke
free. With room to run, he made his way to the Dragon goal line. Coming up short of the red zone on the run, Malad kept pushing up the middle for small gains that kept the drive alive. Near the 15 yard line, Showell kept the ball on another quarterback keep and headed down the field. His teammates ahead of him battled the defensive line to block and create a gap just in time for him to run through. Free of the defense, Showell turned up the speed to run into the endzone for a Malad touchdown.
The fourth quarter saw even greater gains for the Dragons as the offense settled into a series of ground gaining plays. Most notably were the stream of short passes to march their team down the field. Unfortunately though, their drives continued to come up short of the endzone, leaving them 6-36 as the final buzzer rang out.
Lady Dragons come out ahead after ten game stretch
Allison Eliason
The Lady Dragon volleyball team tallied up ten intense games of volleyball in just as many days. In those ten games, they had their first taste of a new district opponent, faced the 6A back to back defending state champions, challenged an old rival, and took on a variety of teams at a high level tournament. Through it all, the Lady Dragons kept the win column ahead of the losses, a true feat of its own considering the opponents they have faced.
In their first home game of the season, Malad easily dominated their newest district opponent, the Wendel Trojans, winning 3 games to 0. Head Coach Camie Tripp admitted that they knew very little about the Wendell team but that didn’t matter because what she did know was that her Lady Dragon team was more than ready to take them on.
From the first serve of the game, it was clear that Wendell would have a tough time keeping up. Before long, Malad was up 6-1 largely due to their own skill but also in part to Wendell’s errors. Just when it seemed like they would be gaining some ground in the play, the Lady Dragons would pound one more over, reminding the Trojans that they were going to have to fight for any every and any point.
That couldn’t have been demonstrated any more clearly than in the second game when Malad went on a 16 point streak, going 16-0 before Wendell put a stop to their run. Even then, they were only able to score one more point before the Lady Dragons ended the game in an impressive 25-2.
The Trojans had a little luck on their side as they jumped into game three, getting a small lead over the Malad 0-3. Wendell continued to trail the remainder of the game, but played with more fight and intensity, requiring more from the Lady Dragons. Malad responded with an offense that was difficult to predict as setter Izzy Haycock pushed the ball across the net to all her hitters. The MHS clinched the victory after claiming the third game 25-13.
The first home win was just what the team needed to get their momentum rolling in this new season. While they have been playing well and seeing success, the Lady Dragons have had some challenges settling into their groove in their opening games. Replacing graduating players, settling into new positions and getting comfortable with a new rotation has taken some time but Thursday night’s game demonstrated that the Lady Dragons have found their magic formula for winning games this season.
The team was scheduled to host Aberdeen but the game had to be rescheduled for later in the season. The break allowed them time to focus on their next opponent, the Bear Lake Bears. Despite moving up in classes, the rivalry between the old district opponents still runs strong. Playing Thursday, September 12 in what is deemed, “the bear cave,” Malad had a challenge ahead of them.
Unfortunately, the Lady Dragons came out flat, struggling to keep up in their opening game of the match as they lost, 25-12. But they were able to rally and bounce back as they played their second and third games, pushing Bear Lake to win on their own merits rather
than Malad’s mistakes. Head Coach Cammie Tripp shared, “We had opportunities to win in both the second and third sets but had some untimely errors that cost us. Bear Lake is a hard place to play… the noise is a huge factor! I was proud of how the girls bounced back from set one and competed.”
Dropping the second and third sets 26-28 and 23-25 respectively, the Lady Dragons fell 0-3. Brynnlee Jones led the offense with 15 kills while Riglee Peterson led the defense with 30 digs. Mady Vanbebber put up 8 blocks while her counterpart, Liv Nelson added 8.
The very next day, the Malad volleyball team loaded up the bus to compete in the Bonneville two day volleyball tournament. The Lady Dragons first went up against the Idaho Falls Tigers. Dropping the first set 25-27, Malad came back to win the second 25-20. In the final game, ending at 15, the Tigers held the Lady Dragons back 11-15.
The MHS team split their next two games to end their Friday tournament play. They bested Bishop Kelly in two games, going 25-11 and 25-23. Rocky Mountain High School of Meridian came out swinging as they led Malad 22-25 in both sets.
Saturday’s schedule had five games on their docket, beginning with Butte County. The Lady Dragons dropped the first set, 24-26, but rallied back to win the second game 25-20, and win the match as they claimed victory in the final game 15-13. They next faced the 6A back to back State Champions, the Madison Bobcats. Over the very tough two match game, the Bobcats played with incredible skill. Coach Tripp shared, “We played a lot of BIG girls that hit HARD! But it was so good
for us to play those quick tempo sets.” Madison won out, 15-25 and 14-25. Malad went on a two game winning streak as they took on the Hillcrest Knights from Idaho Falls and the Devils of Evanston, Wyoming. The Knights pushed the Lady Dragons in the opening set, but trailed in the end 26-24. The MHS team took control of the second game, pounding it down to win 25-17. The Devils went down in a similar fashion, making it a close game to open the match, going 25-22. But they couldn’t keep up as they played through the second game losing the second game 25-13.
The 5A Blackfoot Broncos were the final team for the Lady Dragons to go up against in the Bonneville tournament. The strong and talented team dominated the court, despite the gritty effort Malad made. The Broncos took the win in two games, going 16-25 and then 20-25.
Following the weekend of games, Coach Tripp said, “Overall, we competed so well. I felt like we were able to learn to CLOSE on the close sets, and defensively we were moving quicker and reading better by the end of the weekend. It was a great weekend.” Throughout the tournament, outside hitter Briney Clark led with 71 kills, followed closely by Jones with 63. Brylee Oglesbee led in serving with 6 aces from behind the line. Defensive specialist Peterson tallied up 161 digs, with Jones adding 86, and Haycock another 84. At the net Vanbebber and Nielson both put up a total of 26 blocks. The Lady Dragons will next play in Aberdeen on Wednesday, September 18 and then at home with West Side on Thursday, September 19.
The Dragons were put through their paces on defense.
MHS made a number of drives down field, but couldn’t connect with the end zone.
Middle School Cross Country running strong
Malad Middle School Cross Country is doing excellent this season, coach Shauna Nalder reports. “Both the boys and girls teams won the Tiger/Grizz Invitational in Idaho Falls on Sept. 13. This is a huge accomplishment!” The boys team also placed 3rd at the recent Cardinal Classic in Soda springs, and the girls placed 1st.
“Out of the 143 girls we earned 5 medals!” said Coach Nalder. KaDee Daniels led the women with a 5th place finish and a time of 11:00. Cassidy Schrenk earned 6th place with 11:02. Brielle Nalder took 9th with a time of 11:05. Berklee Burbidge earned 12th
place with 11:12, and Bryten Bastian was just behind her at 11:13.
The boys team earned 4 medals out of 176 boys. Jace Nalder placed 1st with a time of 8:55, which was 46 seconds faster than the second place finisher. The also broke course records in recent races in Malad and the Cardinal Classic. Joe Angell placed 10th with 10:05, Sawyer Beulter placed 12th with 10:05, and Brecken Price placed 15th with 10:17.
The Middle School cross country athletes continue to show that the future of the sport is looking bright in Malad Valley!
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Tiger/Grizz Invitational Cross Country Meet Fri, Sep 13, 2024 Freeman Park, Idaho Falls, ID
Varsity Womens 5,000 Meters
16 teams/106 racers
Overall team placing-4th place
Individual Results
12. Aezlyn Summers 21:19.1
28. Kaycee Venable 22:21.3
36. Kallee Talbot 22:52.5
41. Samantha Schrenk 22:54.4
42. Ellie Angell 22:54.6
43. Brielle Bastian 22:56.1
65. Adi Schow 24:11.1
JV Womens 5,000 Meters 18 teams/94 racers
Individual Results
4. Hadlee Summers 23:33.4 11. Jenna Talbot 25:01.1
22. Bella Burbidge 26:39.7 39. Madelyn Shaw 27:36.3
Varsity Mens 5,000 Meters
23 teams/124 racers
Overall team placing- 2nd place
Individual Results
14. Boston Burbidge 18:04.0
17. Levi Angell 18:20.5
21. Brycen Talbot 18:29.0
29. Carter Smith 18:57.7
35. Brex Martinsen 19:10.4
54. Braun Nalder 19:48.7
57. Dawson Beutler 19:52.0
JV Mens 5,000 Meters 19 teams/119 racers
Overall team placing- 3rd place
Individual Results
8. Jaxon Blaisdell 19:50.5 9. Caden Jeppson 19:58.8
26. Kayson Neal 21:40.5
33. Joshua Pickett 22:03.2
34. Evan Colton 22:05.4
36. Cameron Allen 22:30.1
Lady Dragons improve record with tie; win
Coming off two tough losses, the Lady Dragon soccer team flipped the script to now be on a winning streak with a tie as they hosted the South Fremont Cougars and a win as they played in Aberdeen against the Tigers. A quick look at the stats illustrates that this MHS soccer team has a roster full of talented players that all contribute in their own way to a team victory.
The Lady Dragons hosted the South Fremont Cougars for their second matchup of the season on Saturday, September 14. In their previous game, Malad won out on the field and the scoreboard as they put up 3 goals to 2. Now with experience behind them, the Cougars were sure to be tougher in this second faceoff.
And Saturday proved to be just that.
The Cougars put up a goal in the first half as well as the Lady Dragons, courtesy of Joni Beck. But the long second half didn’t see success for either team as they struggled to connect the ball with the back of nets. Without any additional scores in the second half, the game was called a tie.
After a day’s rest, the MHS soccer team was back at it, traveling to Ab-
Dragon Doings
By The Malad High School Journalism Class
Volleyball Vs. Bear Lake Teagan Daniels
Volleyball had a game Thursday the 12th at Bear Lake High School. C-team won in two. JV fought hard and ended up losing in two. Varsity battled hard but ended up losing in three. The score of the varsity game was 12-25 the first game. They battled back the second set with a score of 26-28 and barely fell short the final game at 23-25.
Homecoming Week Schedule
Adilyn Schow and Kenadei Wise
Homecoming week will take place in September from the 23rd through the 28th.
Monday will be an assembly schedule, the dress-up theme being Dress Your Age: Freshmen as babies, Sophomores as toddlers, Juniors as parents, and Seniors as grandparents.
During the day, there will be an outdoor activity in front of the school, and then at 8:00 pm, there will be a movie held at the high school.
dance will commence Saturday night from 8-10:30 p.m. in the High School commons.
Homecoming week is going to be an exciting week for both the students and community!
FCCLA
Aubree Palmer
Amazing opportunities and fun times are overflowing when it comes to Malad High School’s FCCLA Chapter! The first meeting of the year saw many friendly faces interested in Family Career and Community Leaders of America. Excited to sell cotton candy and other fundraising opportunities, many new members are ready to participate and help around the community.
For community members who attended the Suicide Awareness Walk, FCCLA supplied walking tacos and churro crumble-inspired cookies.
For the first official FCCLA lunch meeting, many new members were welcomed back with eager anticipation of activities to come.
erdeen for their next scheduled match on Monday, September 16. The Lady Dragons have a long history dominating the Tigers on the soccer pitch and Monday’s game was no different.
Over the course of the game, the Malad team punched in 11 goals while holding Aberdeen scoreless. Aubrey Shulz and Rylee Neilson are to be credited for the shutout victory as they tended the goal, each covering the nets for half of the game each.
The exciting high score wasn’t due to just one player or even two, but rather was a collection of goals by eight different players. Kencie Miller, Addy Ashby, and Aubrey Shulz each contributed two goals with Joni Beck, Aubrey Corbett, Emmy Coatney, Paige Talbot, and Kelty Thomas all adding an additional goal. Their strong team work, growing talent, and hungry determination continues to lead their team to success on the field. If there was one phrase to describe this win, Head Coach Shenell Clark would say, “It was a GREAT team win!”
The Lady Dragons next will host the American Falls Beavers, a team known by their reputation as playing very physical and dirty, on Wednesday, September 18.
Tuesday will be a regular schedule. The dress-up theme will be Bikers vs. Surfers. During the day, there will be boys’ volleyball in the gym, and then at 7:30 pm, there will be powderpuff football.
Wednesday will again be an assembly schedule. The dress-up theme will be Movie Characters. Day activities will be boys’ soccer and bounce house, and afternoon activities will be soccer with Marsh Valley, Volleyball with Grace (the dress-up will be camo), and a bonfire after the volleyball game.
Thursday will be a regular schedule, and the dress-up theme will be Musical Genres. Freshmen will dress like pop or rap stars, sophomores will dress in their grooviest disco clothes, juniors will dress in rock attire, and seniors will dress as country singers. The day activity will be a relay race on the football field. Then, the night activity will be the Drive-In party at 8:00, hosted at the Malad Drive-In.
Friday will be a short day, and school will be excused at 10:30 am. Students will wear school colors for a spirit bowl during school hours. After school is excused, students are encouraged to go to the homecoming parade. After the parade, the booster club will be hosting a tailgate party on the practice field behind the high school. That night, the homecoming football games will begin at 6:00 pm.
To end the week, the homecoming
The opening social will be Friday, September 20th from 6 to 9 pm. A movie and caramel apple dipping will be a blast while getting comfortable in the commons with a BYOB policy (bring your own blanket).
Chapter officers will be enjoying a retreat this weekend in Pocatello to come closer as a team, and prepare for BASIC training on October 8th. Proud to rep the red and white, FCCLA chapter members are hoping to see you at football games, volleyball games, and other events to come buy some delicious cinnamon rolls, cake pops, crumble-inspired cookies, and other mouth-watering treats!
Football
By: Bella McCullough & Aubrey Kennedy
Friday, September 13, 2024 our Malad Dragons JV football team had a home game against American Falls. They ended up winning with a score of 56-14. Drake Morrison, Kyson Willie, Parker Price, Dawsyn Peterson, Braxden Kaufman, and Wade Clark all scored, with seven touhdowns and seven two point conversions in total. They all worked amazingly together and communicated very well with the whole team, finishing the game with an incredible win. Malad’s next game will be Friday September 27, 2024 against the Cardinals in Malad.
Allison Eliason
The Middle School team has been running hard this season, and the results have showed it.
Members of the Middle School Cross Country team grab some refreshment at the Drive-In.
MMS put up
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great times at Tiger/Grizz, including a first by Jace Nalder.