The Idaho
4-H Awards Banquet honors leaders, kids, and remembers Rauhn Panting
For the second year in a row, the 4-H program and Extension Office have hosted an awards banquet for the 4-H program at the Event Center in Malad. In the past, awards were distributed at the end of the fair, in what can be imagined to be a more hectic situation. With more time for preparation and organization, the Award dinner provides a chance for the 4-H community to get together and celebrate the successes of the year.
This year, the event also provided a chance for the community to pay respects to the recently departed Rauhn Panting, former extension agent and all-around supporter of the 4-H program and its kids. Panting passed away around the same time as this year’s county sheep show, which was a perfect sign to many who had witnessed his love of the show over the years. The sheep barn will officially be renamed the Rauhn Panting Sheep Barn. Current and former members of the extension office and 4-H community shared their memories and thoughts about Rauhn at the close of the banquet in a touching tribute.
The bulk of the program consisted of the various 4-H leaders presenting individual awards and recognition to their participants. The leaders included GeAnna Roe (of the Sheep Peeps), Callie Werk (Chicken Clucks), Sawyer Fonnesbeck (Livestock Judging), Ginger Davis and Allison Eliason (Beef’in It Up), Wendy Thomas
(Dairy Goats), Mike Semrad (Leather Club), Kelly Sorensen (Dragon riders), Tresie Carter (When Pigs Fly), BreAnn Weeks (RRR Horse Club), Lacey Clark (Wildlife, 4-H Camp, Teen Leaders, Scrapbooking), Andrea Jones (Cake Decorating), Tina Bullcreek (Art), Annie Wangsgard (Awesome Lambers), Sue Evans (Crochet 1), Regene Jones (Crochet 2). Many other volunteers and helpers were acknowledged for their work over the year.
The State 4-H Leader of the Year award was presented to Becky Moss, for her tireless volunteerism in many different capacities.
The county organization presented its own County Volunteer of the Year award to Emily Christiansen, and recognized her for an impressive stewardship of multiple clubs spanning two decades.
Kennadee Thomas was recognized for having the most animals in the fair, and Alyssa Seamons was recognized for having the largest number of project entries inside the building.
The banquet was catered with roast beef sandwiches, and a pot luck of salads and other food brought by volunteers and attendees.
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Join the Malad Walking Challenge
with the statewide Mayor’s Walking Challenge sponsored by Blue Cross of Idaho Foundation.
For those interested in joining the challenge, Mayor Hawkins is asking that you use the attached QR Code, which will take you to the app ChallengeRunner where you sign up for the challenge. After you sign up, your name will automatically appear on the list. This challenge will be on the Honor System. Because we are not requiring fitness trackers, we will be manually recording the steps. If you use a fitness tracker or other pedometer app, you can use the steps recorded by your tracker.
For those of you that do not have a fitness tracker, you can use steps recorded on the Health App on your iPhone, or you can just manually count your steps.
Mayor Hawkins has committed to walking 10,000 steps a day, or a total of 331,000 steps for the month of October. Each person can set their own number of steps, but the person with the highest number of steps (besides the Mayor) at the end of October will receive a traveling trophy and a Malad City tee shirt. We know that you will all be breaking down the door to win this great prize. At the same time, it will be a lot of fun! As a disclaimer, this has not been attempted before, and Mayor Hawkins is not a tech wizard, so hopefully everything will run through the app as it should. Join in the fun and walk for your health during the month of October! It’s a beautiful month for walking, and you will find that it relieves a lot of stress.
NEWS IN BRIEF
Teenager drowned in car crash Jade “Dawson” Grover, 17, is being remembered for his kindness, love and smile. Dawson drowned after his Chevy Malibu went into a canal on the Jefferson/Bonneville County line. According to deputies Dawson was attempting to turn east when he failed to yield to a truck pulling a boat. The truck hit the car, pushing it into the canal. Dawson’s 12-yearold brother was also in the vehicle. According to the Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office, deputies trained in water rescue were able to remove the kids from the car. They were then rushed to Eastern Idaho Medical Center, where Dawson passed away. A GoFundMe that was set up by a family friend says, “Dawson, a beloved son, brother, friend and a true follower of Christ, has completed his mortal mission here on earth and was called home to his Heavenly Father to receive his angel wings…Dawson is full of kindness, love, friendship, and the brightest smile”. Dawson attended Thunder Ridge High School and played football last year. He also played tennis, basketball, and surfed. The money from GoFundMe is being used to help Dawson’s family pay for funeral expenses. Over $25,000 has been raised to help his family during this difficult time.
Chad Daybell’s former home has been demolished Chad Daybell’s home and other buildings on the property were demolished on Friday. A local nonprofit organization, SJ Healing Crossroads, bought the property with plans to immediately remove the house and buildings. According to East Idaho News, companies volunteered their time and equipment including, Taylor Excavation, Tupper Excavating, Depatco, Anderson Earthworks, Double JJ DirtWorks, Tupco, POCONO Coast West, and Chad Ball Construction. They started tearing the outbuildings down around 7:30 a.m. and by 10:30 a.m. they started tearing the house down. Everything was completed by 4:00 p.m. A tree that was located near where Joshua “JJ” Vallow’s body was buried was also removed. Truckloads of debris were taken to the landfill as neighbors and others gathered to watch the demolition. Rexburg Police Lt. Ray Hermosillo told East Idaho News, “I’m just out here seeing it through to the end…It is a different feeling today than it was June 9 and 10 for sure. It feels a lot more peaceful than it did that day”. SJ Healing Crossroads has not said what the plans are for the future of the property but they are hoping to make it a “positive place where such a tragedy occurred”.
8 bulls break out of rodeo in Massachusetts Officials in southern Massachusetts are searching for a runaway bull after a herd jumped a fence at a rodeo. In a statement North Attleboro Fire Chief Christopher Coleman said , “Community members should exercise extreme caution and not approach the bull if found. If found, community members should call 9-1-1”. A video captured by an onlooker shows when the eight bulls jumped the fence at Emerald Square Mall in North Attleboro. Seven of the bulls have been caught but officials are still searching for the eighth as of Monday.
Malad City Mayor, Joan Hawkins, has announced the first annual Malad City Walking Challenge to be held during the month of October to coincide
Malad City Mayor, Joan Hawkins
Former Extension agent Rauhn Panting was honored with a presentation and the renaming of the sheep barn.
4-H facilitator Lacey Clark double checks the belt buckles to be awarded during the banquet.
4-H AWARDS BANQUET
Oneida County DYW Madelyn Shaw will be competing in the state competition to name the 2025 Distinguished Young Woman for Idaho. Shaw was named the winner of the Malad DYW competition in May, taking over the title from the previous winner, Alexus Tarbet. Tarbet was the winner of the Talent portion of the competition at the state level, and a state finalist. She was preceded by Raegan Smith, who was named the state first alternate for 2023. Malad’s participants have had a lot of success at the state level, due in no small part to the support of the local organization, chaired by Nikki Schawrtz, and the backing of many individuals and groups throughout the community. The state competition will be held a quick drive up the interstate in Idaho Falls during the first weekend in October.
The State organization announced recently that “High school senior girls from across Idaho will join together in Idaho Falls for the Distinguished Young Women of Idaho program to be held Friday and Saturday, October 4th and 5th at The Frontier Center for the Performing Arts. Participants will compete for $42,500 in college scholarships and the opportunity to represent the state as the Distinguished Young Woman of Idaho for 2025.
The program is open to the public and will begin with the First Prelimi-
nary at 7 p.m. on Friday, October 4 with the Second Preliminary at 10 a.m. on Saturday, October 5. The new Distinguished Young Women of Idaho will be announced during the final showcase which begins at 7 p.m. on Saturday, October 5. Tickets will be available at the door for $15.
The thirty-seven young women competing will be evaluated by a panel of five judges in the following categories: Scholastics (25%), Interview (25%), Talent (20%), Fitness (15%), and Self-Expression (15%). The participant selected as the Distinguished Young Woman of Idaho will advance to the national level at the 68th Distinguished Young Women National Finals in Mobile, Ala., on June 26, 27 and 28, 2025, where she will join with 50 other representatives from across the country in competing for cash scholarships and the opportunity to represent the program as the Distinguished Young Woman of America.”
Distinguished Young Women of Idaho welcomes the following participants to Idaho Falls: Ada Anderson of Sandpoint, Morgan Apt of Moscow, Anna Burbank of Boise Valley, Kate Christensen of Firth/Shelley, Hailey Dalling of Sugar/ Salem, Hadassah Davis of Priest River, Jaida Evans of Ririe, Mackenzie Fullmer of South Fremont, KateLyn Goodworth of Marsh Valley, Quiana Gon-
zalez of Magic Valley, Jordan Hicks of North Mini-Cassia, Katelyn Holm of Lewiston, Hannah Hoth of Teton, Hayven Holyoak of Franklin County, Skyler Jones of South Mini-Cassia, Suzy Keller of Canyon Valley, Sadie Kerbs of Madison, Rylie Kimball of Bonners Ferry, Hayden Kimberling of Kendrick/Juliaetta, Jensen King of Aberdeen, Autum Martinez of The Camas Prairie, Hallie Morris of Bonneville County, Sydnee Nelson of Rigby, Kaylin O’Halloran of Kootenai County, Calyn Permann of Power County,
Lexi Peterson of Kuna, Emelia Powell of Troy, Sierra Reynolds of Ashton, Eleanor Roman of Potlatch, Madelyn Shaw of Malad, HaiLeigh Short of St. Maries, Trixie Smith of West Jefferson, Kenzie Strasser of Weiser, Addison Taylor of Pocatello/Chubbuck, Ansley Weaver of Blackfoot, Kate Williams of Caribou County and AnnMarie Wolfley of Snake River.
Founded in 1958, Distinguished Young Women is a free program that encourages participants to reach their full individual potential. Our mission is to empower young women by providing over $1 billion in scholarship opportunities, connecting with a nationwide network of women, developing their self-confidence, and participating in our Life Skills Workshops that prepare them for success after high school. National sponsors include Mobile County, City of Mobile, Barbara Barrington Jones Family Foundation, Alabama Power Foundation, Gant Travel Management, Regions Financial Corporation, The Coffeen Family, John Cauley Jeweler, Jostens and Alabama Media Group. For more information about Distinguished Young Women, contact Carly Bragg, National Headquarters Marketing and Communications Director, at 251-438-3621 or Carly@DistinguishedYW.org or visit www.DistinguishedYW.org.
4-H Awards Banquet
Funds from the Idaho Transportation Department once again helped SafeKids Worldwide and Nell J. Redfield Memorial Hospital host a car seat check. The event last week resulted in 20 total car seat checks, and 16 newly distributed car seats.
On hand to help were Kathy Hubbard, Brenda Barney, Sally Stocks, Donna Potter and Bannock County liaison John Everson.
Stocks said, “We really like doing this for the community. Not everyone can afford new car seats, we know. And you have other situations where there’s maybe a grandparent that has the kids every now and then and needs a seat.”
Kylee Francom was told about the car seat check by her mother Stephanie in Malad, and headed over with her daughter Amy. When it was all said and done, they left with a new, safe car seat.
The program is the result of decades worth of data showing that improperly installed or imperfectly functioning car seats lead to a considerable number of injuries and fatalities. It is obvious that the cost of such an injury is far more significant than the cost of a new car-
seat, financially and emotionally. But the pricetag for a seat should never be a barrier to providing the safest ride possible, and the car seat clinic is designed to make sure anyone needing an upgrade, replacement, or seat will not have to factor seat cost into their decision-making.
The clinic also provided inspections of existing seats, which John Everson finds are often installed incorrectly.
The packed Event Center was a clear sign that support for 4-H is strong in the community, and the number of participants, leaders, and programs continues to increase. This year saw the introduction of a market goat show, a breeding sheep show, and several other new pursuits. Anyone interested in joining 4-H and participating in the wide variety of available programs can contact the extension office at 208-766-2243.
Malad DYW Madelyn Shaw will be competing for state in Idaho Falls on Oct 4 and 5.
Kylee Francom and her daughter Amy were among those who had a new car seat installed at the clinic.
Members of Oneida County 4-H clubs signed thank you cards for the sponsors, donors, and volunteers during the event.
September Suicide Prevention in Farmers and Ranchers
Allison Eliason
There is no group of people, no industry or culture that isn’t touched by the devastation of suicide. Some of the roughest, toughest, pull-yaup-by-your-bootstraps and cowboy-up kind of people fall victim to the mental illnesses that can lead to suicide. The agriculture industry, including logging, mining, farming, and ranching, has the highest suicide rate of any industry in the United States. In fact, suicide rates are in an unfortunate climb in farmers and ranchers.
Over the last several years, research has been conducted to find the circumstances that are leading to the overwhelming number of suicides in farmers and ranchers. The research has shown that the myriad of challenges that farmers and ranchers face can, over time, become so overwhelming that they can’t find a way out. A look at those very challenges farmers and ranchers are up against, help us realize why suicide in agriculture is on the rise.
The greatest challenge and overwhelming concern farmers and ranchers deal with is the financial stability of their operations. They may operate hundreds of livestock, with expensive machinery over thousands of acres, but the truth is that most farming and ranching businesses don’t turn a hefty profit. In fact, the last several years have shown that across the country, most operations have taken a loss.
A handful of factors have led to a greater financial burden for many operations. Factors such as increasing input costs like hay, fertilizer, seed, equipment and parts. There are times that farmers and ranchers can get creative to reduce costs, but those practices are proving less productive and leaving operators unsure how they will afford to keep going on.
Increasing interest rates make borrowing less beneficial for farmers and ranchers, even more risky. Most agriculture businesses utilize operating loans that allow them to borrow funds until their harvests are in and, more importantly, their checks have been cashed. There is always that risk of borrowing more than what is brought in at the end of the season and increased interest rates makes for an even greater borrowing risk.
Coupled with increasing operating costs, an unreliable market has made farming and ranching an even greater gamble. Hoping and waiting for prices to rise, only to watch them sink or sink even further is a fear everyone in the agriculture industry has had to face.
So many other issues farmers and ranchers face like many of their financial burdens are things that are outside their control. Of course, the greatest influencing factor for farmers and ranchers is the weather.
Across the country, operations have dealt the weighty blow of drought, blizzards, flooding, freezing temperatures and abnormal heat waves. All of these unpredictable and devastating weather patterns have come with an even greater stress for those affected operations and, in some cases, even left many with no option but to sell out.
The ever evolving industry with rapidly growing technology and developing marketing opportunities can make old fashioned operations frustrated and disheartened with how to keep up and stay relevant as things around them change. Delving into these new ideas can be a great investment, not only financially but also mentally and emotionally. The traditions and culture of many operations can be defining and moving away from the way grandpa used to do it may be a change some are unwilling or unable to make.
Many farmers and ranchers struggle under the weight of an uncertain future of their operation, largely due to the unanswered and often unasked question of who will keep the family farm or ranch running. Not having a plan of who will take the reins next
or any sort of succession planning leaves a lot of unrest and can cause significant family conflicts.
On the flip side, a larger number of the upcoming generation are choosing not to return to the family operation, leaving aging farmers and ranchers without an heir and forced to sell out. For those younger generations that are staying, they are feeling the pressure to keep the family operation running. After years and generations of work, they can feel they can’t be the ones to fail and lose it all.
Men aged 65 and older make up the largest group of farmers and ranchers taking their own lives. After a lifetime of farming and ranching, they begin feeling lost and unsure of who they are as they find themselves less capable and successful at the very thing they have dedicated their lives to. Many aging farmers and ranchers have physical and mental disabilities that make it impossible for them to keep working and they find themselves slipping into an all consuming depression.
There are several other factors that might not weigh so heavily, but certainly contribute to the burden farmers and ranchers face. Consumer demands and opinions often make farming and ranching feel like a thankless job. Despite their efforts to feed the world, farmers and ranchers are often made the bad guy. Disconnected hordes call their work animal cruelty or claim that they are destroying the environment. Government regulations continue to make farming and ranching difficult and many operators worry how much longer they will be able to keep things running. While most enjoy the peace and quiet of country living, there is some amount of isolation that magnifies mental illnesses and increases the likelihood of suicide.
As these heavy burdens pile on one another, it can, unfortunately, add up to a silent dialogue, proving to themselves they can’t win, they aren’t good enough and there is no way out. And then they begin to believe that the only answer, the only escape, is to end their lives.
But this couldn’t be further from the truth.
The first step to reducing suicide in farmers and ranchers is to admit, out loud, that this is real. The stigma around mental health challenges is a problem that needs to be addressed head on. The old adage to toughen up and get over it just doesn’t work. Allowing the grace and space for people to admit when they are suffering from anxiety, depression and countless other illnesses will make it easier for them to ask for help.
Next, there are several programs and tools to help farmers and ranchers manage those aspects of their operations that are becoming all too overwhelming. Accountants, financial advisors and succession planners can help ease the burden for many of those weighty decisions. It might seem counterintuitive to pay for additional services when the budget is tighter than ever, but the dividends will far surpass the costs.
As loneliness and isolation, whether physically, mentally or emotionally, plays such a large part in mental illness, taking time away from the farm and ranch is a healthy habit to establish. Volunteering in the community, joining a club or group, taking time to rest with friends and family, or simply finding new hobbies will help battle mental illness.
Of course, the greatest step to addressing mental illness is asking for help. Whether it is reaching out to a friend, spouse, family member, doctor or counselor, ask for help when you need it. The resources available come in all different shapes and sizes that will allow for the right help you need.
Cowboy or not, it’s time we cowboy up in a new way when it comes to mental illness and suicide prevention. The stresses within agriculture can be overwhelming and difficult to handle, but no challenge, no hardship is worth the cost of anyone’s life.
Oneida Quilt Club Meeting Notes for September
By Jill Vanderwood
Esther Emerson led the meeting and began with recent announcements.
Our club received letters from Samaria Days and from Jean Thomas from the Welch Festival thanking us for our quilt exhibits.
Mt. America Center in Portneuf will be having a quilt show.
The Enterprise ran an article about the Montpelier Quilt Show.
Debbie Schoolcraft and Cindy Gevas had quilts in the show and Cindy won an award for best of show.
Crafting Supplies are now available at the Holiday Barn.
The quilt club is nominating officers for the upcoming year. We need to think about who we wish to nominate.
Utah State Quilt Guild will hold their State Quilt Fest on October 7. It is usually held in August. October is better. It will be held in Davis County and the staff will include national teachers. One class will teach us how to quilt on a regular sewing machine.
Two shop hops are coming up.
Allen Drug and Variety is part of the big shop hop. This runs from September 23-October 5th. Each shop will give out patterns or small gifts.
Heritage Quilts & Fabric Shoppe – WY
Jones Sew & Vac (Idaho Falls & Pocatello) – ID
Bernina Sales & Service-Stylish Fabrics – UT Best Kind Embroidery & Quilt Shop – WY
My Girlfriend’s Quilt Shoppe –UT
All-Star Sages Creek – ID Beyond Bolts – Fabric • Quilting • Crafts – WY
Valley Fabric Shop – WY
Allen Drug & Variety – ID
There will be an upcoming event on October 11th and 12th at the Heritage Square in Samaria. This is the place to feature quilting and to get your charity quilts tied. There will also be quilting demonstrations.
Tammie Benson says, “Some people don’t consider it to be a quilt if it’s tied rather than being quilted. The definition of quilting is a top, middle and bottom and it doesn’t matter how it’s put together.”
Show and tell:
Debbie, (Brenda Daniel’s sister) made three lap quilts for her grandchildren. Jolynn John made a lozenge quilt plus two other quilts which she had quilted for her. She said it had been a two-year project. She also brought an old steam iron to show the group.
Debbie Schoolcraft made a mystery quilt for Peach Days in Brigham City. Many quilts were made with the same pattern, and they are all
different. It was suggested that we have a mystery quilt category for the Onieda County Fair next year. Sharon Harris suggested that the quilting section of the county fair book be revamped. It’s hard to figure out what category to enter our quilts in.
Tracy Drury showed two quilts she had been making with Esther. There was no quilt block class this month.
Kristy showed a quilt she made for her niece. Jill showed a Celtic doll dress she made.
Esther taught a class on applique. First you choose a coloring page for your pattern and cut out a template from a reusable material such as cardboard or plastic. Next you cut out your fabric pieces, plus a piece of Wonder Under, press it on and you don’t need to use pins. With your pattern there are three ways you can do your applique.
1. Cut out the pattern leaving a seam allowance so you can turn under your raw edges and press them.
2. Cut all pieces a bit larger—1/4 inch and put both your pieces and stabilizer face to face. Sew around edges, leaving an open space. Turn your pieces right side out and then iron the wonder under stabilizer to your piece— make sure your Wonder Under will end up on the bottom of your turned pieces.
3. Cut out your pieces without a seam allowance. You will be leaving your pieces with a raw edge and using a zig zag stitch or blanket stitch around all the edges, preferably with matching thread. This can be made adhesive by using Wonder Under or spraying with basting spray or glued on with a glue stick— leaving a 1/8-inch area that isn’t glued. You will still need paper (paper towel, used dryer sheets, or newspaper) for a stabilizer. Next month we will have a class on machine or hand embroidery and a hot lunch will be served. For November’s class we will learn to make a six color Hexagon for a table runner.
New Bishopric in St. John Ward
A new bishopric was sustained in the St. John Ward on Sunday, September 22, 2024. Zach Beutler is the new bishop, replacing Austin Tubbs. The counselors in the bishopric are Casey Nelson and Zac Blaisdell. The Executive Secretary (Kade Price) and Ward Clerks (Kevin Degn and Mike Asay) were retained.
BINGO Friday October 11 7:00 p.m.
A quilt top made by Tracy Drury while taking a class taught by Esther Emmerson of Sew In Stiches in Pocatello.
School Board Report—September
The monthly meeting of the Oneida School Board was on Tuesday, September 17, 2024. Board member Tresie Carter was not present. Jaime Coatney, Office Manager/Administrative Assistant at Malad High School, was honored as the “Employee of the Month.” (See accompanying article.)
Policies Superintendent Jon Abrams clarified that the Board is governed by policies, procedures, and protocols; only policies have to be approved by the Board. Procedures explain how something is to be done to be in line with policies. Protocols provide the background for policies.
The Board approved several policy revisions to bring District policies in line with State Department of Education policies and State legislative actions. The policies were approved after their second and final reading.
The policy governing board meetings now allows for a limited number of actions to transpire in executive sessions; disciplinary actions for staff or students may now be discussed and acted on in executive sessions rather than having to be brought back to the public meeting prior to action.
The policy governing public participation in Board meetings was approved. Public participation must occur prior to any Board discussion or actions.
The policy requiring permission from parents before minor students can access restricted materials was approved. The policy about review and reconsideration of learning and library materials was also approved.
Administrator Reports Superintendent Abrams report-
ed that enrollment is down from last month at all schools except Stone (which has one student more than last month) for a total drop of 21 students. Enrollment numbers will continue to fluctuate as students try the Idaho Home Learning Academy and then decide to come back to the brick-andmortar schools or leave to try IHLA. The contract that the District has with IHLA continues to benefit the District.
Ms. Jeanie Reeder of Stone Elementary School reported that they have instituted a “power” half hour for reading during which the students are grouped by reading ability so that targeted support is provided. She said that one 1st grader and some 3rd graders are not reading at grade level and that the new reading time may improve test scores. Ms. Reeder posted a thankyou to the PTO for the UnBirthday Party they gave the school on September 6. She also said the new windows are wonderful.
Ms. Sarah McIntyre of Malad Elementary School thanked the Preston Elks Club for the dictionaries, backpacks, school supplies, and food they provided MES. She also said that the year began with the Dragon Leader assembly and with a Rules Rodeo. She reported that 200 West near the only door to the school had been partially blocked due to five water leaks but that the problem should be fixed very soon.
Mr. Abrams said that when the parking lot at the church by the school is blocked due to it being repaved, teachers will have to park farther away; the District will provide shuttles to get the teachers to the school. The parking lot project will be from
Employee of the Month Jaime Coatney
Jaime Coatney, Malad High School Office Manager/Administrative Assistant, was honored as the September “Employee of the Month” at the monthly meeting of the Oneida School Board on Tuesday, September 17, 2024. Dallin Rupp, Principal of Malad High School, read the following letter in support of Jamie’s nomination:
“Since taking over as the bookkeeper/receptionist in mid-April, Jaime is always on time with reports, keeps our books balanced, and is able to give an accurate update on our finances at the high school. She has put the high school back on solid ground financially.
“With all that being said, though, the greatest asset that Jaime brings to our school is positivity and en-
thusiasm. She strives to make sure that everyone at Malad High School feels important and is valued. She helps to make sure teachers’ needs are taken care of. She engages students in conversation and helps them to feel important, and she greets visitors with a warm smile to help them feel welcomed.
“She loves her job and has no problem spending extra time helping someone else out. The work in the front office of the high school is nonstop from the time she arrives at work, early, till she leaves, late, every day, but Jaime handles it all with a smile on her face.”
In recognition of the honor, Jamie received a plaque, a copy of the “Starfish” poem, and a gift card to a restaurant.
September 30 – October 9.
Mr. Robert Hannah of Malad Middle School reported that 100% of the students had participated in the fall diagnostic testing, which will probably be more successful at improving student test scores than the previous benchmarking. The 7th and 8th grade football teams beat Westside in football, which has not happened in a long time. Tia Talbot, cross country coach, took the Middle School team to the Tiger-Griz Invitational in Idaho Falls; both the boys’ and girls’ teams took 1st place. Attendance continues to be a problem in that the rate is about 86% instead of at the goal of 95%.
Mr. Dallin Rupp of Malad High School reported that attendance is nearly at the goal of 95%, much higher than last year. He noted that the remodeled office area is working out very well so that the principal, vice-principal/AD, counselor, and office manager can more easily communicate and work together. The new trophy cases look good; glass will be installed soon. Two lifts were replaced in the auto shop. The “no phone” rule is working well with few complaints from students or parents.
Discussion
The OSD Calendar for 2025-2026 will be presented next month after the teachers have had an opportunity to comment on it. Board members will be attending regional and state Idaho School Board Association meetings. A work session will be held prior to the October Board meeting. Superintendent Abrams and Board Chair Brent Evanson will attend a meeting of the Oneida County Republican Central Committee to dispel some rumors in
regard to the lawsuit and the financial condition of the District.
Action Items
Early graduation was approved for one student. The entire list of scheduled overnight trips for the year was approved although there will be changes during the year as trips are added or deleted. A baseball trip that was not on the schedule was approved. All IHLA policies will be removed from the policy manual now that IHLA is a charter school with its own board and policies.
The Board approved the Malad Elementary School students being released from school on December 1819. The teachers will then have time to move into the new school and get their classrooms organized before the new year begins.
The Board approved the following personnel, pending their passing the State-mandated background check: Kharisa Spendlove and Loene Hill as Stone School substitute teachers; Addison Waldon, Tom Jenkins, Kathryn Fossum, and Shawna Burgon as substitute teachers; Jeff Snow as Malad High School head baseball coach; Nicole Daniels as a contracted behavior specialist; Whitney Blaisdell as a MHS lunchroom cook; and Michelle Riks as a Malad Middle School paraprofessional. Natalie Millsap, Terry Hansen, and Kristle Jensen were approved to work with the After-School Program. The following high school students were also approved to work with the After-School Program: Jenetta Jacaway, Nicole Moss, Jaqueline Young, Katie Coatney, Aubrey Corbett, Aubrey Kennedy, Paige Wilson, and McKenzie Leckie.
OEF adds to scholarships funds
The Oneida Education Foundation announces eight new endowed funds that will help the organization fulfill its mission of providing grant funds for teachers in Oneida County’s four schools and of providing scholarship funds for graduates of Malad High School.
In 1988, the first permanent endowment fund was established at the time the Oneida Education Foundation was organized. The children of William H. and Cecelia D. Rutter set up this fund as a permanent memorial to their parents. Since then, donors have helped the OEF establish 49 endowed scholarships and 5 curricula/class endowed funds.
In the past year, eight new endowed funds have been set up by families, friends, and community members to support the students and teachers of Oneida County schools. When these funds reach $1000, they are invested in secure mutual funds through Edward Jones Investments. With earned interest and ongoing donations, these funds will last in perpetuity to support Oneida County schools and students as stipulated by the donors. They also become a permanent legacy for the persons and organizations for whom the endowments are named.
(In the unlikely case of an endowed fund running out of money, it is closed. To date, only three scholarship funds
have been closed due to lack of funds.)
The family, friends, and colleagues of Erin Hawkes, a long-time teacher at Malad Elementary School, set up the Erin Jones Hawkes Memorial Elementary School Curricula Endowment immediately after she died of the cancer from which she had suffered for several years. That fund will be used to award classroom and curriculum grants to teachers in Malad Elementary School.
Friends and former students of Lucile Harrison, who taught at Malad Elementary School for over 40 years, established the Lucile Harrison Memorial Elementary School Curricula Endowment to provide supplies and equipment for Malad Elementary School classrooms and teachers.
A third classroom/curriculum grant was recently set up by Doug John to honor his mother, Myra Jean John. Mrs. John was well known throughout Oneida County as the accompanist for the Malad Valley Community Chorus, playing for church and community events, and providing the music for innumerable funerals until she moved to be nearer her daughter. The Myra Jean John Family Music Endowment will be used to support the band and choir programs at Malad Middle and High Schools.
To honor his grandmother, who was the music specialist at Malad Elemen-
tary School for many, many years, Doug John and his extended family and friends established the Mary E. (Mae) and John M. Williams Family Memorial Music Scholarship Fund last year. Recipients of this scholarship will have been involved in music programs throughout their Malad school years and plan to continue in a music field.
Graduating classes from Malad High School have begun to establish scholarship funds. Last year the MHS Class of 1973 joined the Class of 1971 and the Class of 1962 in establishing scholarship endowments. Usually these funds come about at a class reunion when class members decide to establish a permanent endowment with the generous donations of their fellow class members.
Sometimes a graduating class honors a classmate who died too soon. The Malad High School Class of 1984 established the Justin Gilgen Memorial Scholarship Fund so that Justin’s friends and family members can contribute to this permanent fund in his memory.
Similarly, many families have established scholarship funds to memorialize the lives of their loved ones. The family of Kenny Ward plans to set up the Golden Kenneth Ward Memorial Scholarship Fund to honor Kenny, a Malad High School athlete who later
learned he had an inherited auto-immune disease that took his life.
A few years ago, Gene and Kay Caldwell wanted to honor the veterans of Oneida County by expanding the “red book,” compiled by Swede Hanson and Bill Byrd, that contained pictures of World War II veterans; they envisioned a new book that would include all veterans of the military from Oneida County. They enlisted the help of computer expert Brent Bowen to colorize the pictures of over 1500 veterans for the book entitled Oneida County Idaho Military Veterans. With 300 copies of the hard-cover book now distributed, Gene, Kay, and Brent generously decided to establish the “Spirit of America” Scholarship Fund with the donations they received in addition to the payments for the books. This scholarship will go to students planning on military careers or to the children of Oneida County veterans. The OEF works with donors to establish the criteria for the awarding of teacher grants or student scholarships. Without the generous donations from families, friends, community members, organizations, and businesses, these awards would not be possible. These endowed funds become permanent legacies for family members and friends so that their memories continue while benefitting Oneida County teachers and students.
SCHOOL MENU BIRTHDAYS
David Corbridge, Sept. 27
Tasha Terry, Sept. 27
Garry White, Sept. 27
Kathy Atkinson, Sept. 28
Kevin Lewis, Sept. 28
Clint Tubbs, Sept. 28
Con Christoffersen, Sept. 29
Aaron Cosby, Sept. 29
Tayja Grote, Sept. 29
Caleb Hess, Sept. 29
Shane Howard, Sept. 29
Lynn Stayner, Sept. 29
Brandon Talbot, Sept. 29
Monte Bott, Sept. 30
Cambrie Williams, Sept. 30
Cindy Dives, Sept. 30
Allen Edwards, Sept. 30
Bill Fisher, Sept. 30
Chad Madsen, Sept. 30
Trevor Price, Sept. 30
Jed Shaw, Sept. 30
Deneice Tubbs, Sept. 30
Mark Colton, Oct. 2
Julie Halladay, Oct. 2
Terri Phillips, Oct. 2
Jimmy Reaveley, Oct. 2
Tyree Schwartz, Oct. 2
Steven Treasure, Oct. 2
Mary Ann Wakely, Oct. 2
Tammy Luthi, Oct. 3
Todd Nielsen, Oct. 3
Dorius Parker, Oct. 3
Keegan Peterson, Oct. 3
Mindy Thomas, Oct. 3
Grandparents Only
Not recommended for parents or kids...
By Gramma Dot
Ever heard of Charles Phelps?
Friend Carla and some of her buddies used to bicycle up to the cemetery when they were kids, circle his grave, and ask him to speak. He never obliged, which I think had more to do with his state of being than his lack of sociality. While there they did take time to read his headstone and learn a bit about Charley. At least as much as you can get off a grave marker.
Well fast-forward a few decades to last week when Carla convinced the Monday Card Club to take a field trip to the cemetery to meet Charley. We like getting out, even if it is just to the cemetery, seems like we are getting more and more people we know there. His headstone is in the section furthest east and more to the south. Max and Theda Pilgrim are his neighbors. We found the marble marker easily, but reading the headstone was a whole different matter. Rebecca who has the best eyes in the group was able to get the gist of the message. Charley was an Overland Stagecoach Company driver and was from New York. The stage was traveling through Portneuf Canyon when they were jumped by highwaymen. Charley was wounded and died the next day. He was 43 years old. You could also pick out words like hero, duty and friends on the headstone. I wanted to know more. I went home and googled ‘Charles Phelps Malad’ and a history popped up. It included newspaper articles about the robbery and the complete text
from the headstone which included the following:
“He fell, as all true heroes fall, While answering to his duty’s call. This stone is erected by his friends and companions, who loved and respected him, and sincerely mourn his death.”
One hundred and fifty-one years ago friends sincerely mourned Charley’s death and we are still talking about this hero who did his duty. According to the newspaper reports, the wounded Charley kept the horses moving and outran the highwaymen thus protecting his passengers and the “treasure” which were on the stage. So, here’s to Charley and all the local heroes who do their duty so we can enjoy the Good Life! I’m kind of like Carla, I’d like to have a conversation with Charles Phelps!
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Malad Elementary Breakfast
Monday, September 30 - Cereal Assortment, Breakfast Burrito, Juice/ Milk
Tuesday, October 1 - Cereal Assortment, Frudel, Juice/Milk
Wednesday, October 2 - Cereal Assortment, French Toast, Juice/Milk
Thursday, October 3 - Cereal Assortment, Mini Chocolate Donuts, Juice/Milk
Malad Middle Breakfast
Monday, September 30 - Cereal Assortment, French Toast, Juice/Milk
Tuesday, October 1 - Cereal Assortment, Muffins/Yogurt, Juice/Milk
Wednesday, October 2 - Cereal Assortment, Breakfast Pizza, Juice/ Milk
Thursday, October 3 - Cereal Assortment, Waffle, Juice/Milk
Malad High Breakfast
Monday, September 30 - Cereal Assortment, French Toast, Juice/Milk
Tuesday, October 1 - Cereal Assortment, Muffins/Yogurt, Juice/Milk
Wednesday, October 2 - Cereal Assortment, Breakfast Pizza, Juice/ Milk
Thursday, October 3 - Cereal Assortment, Waffle, Juice/Milk
Choices of Milk, Fresh Fruit & Veggies Served Daily in all Schools
Malad Elementary Lunch
Monday, September 30 – Burrito, Cheesy Refried Beans, Food Choice – Corn or Peaches
Tuesday, October 1 – Hamburger Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Roll, Food Choice – Green Beans or Pears
Wednesday, October 2 – Mini Calzones, Baked Fries, Food Choice –Celery Sticks or Fruit Cocktail
Thursday, October 3 – Deli Sandwich, Chips, Food Choice – Carrot Sticks or Grapes
ON THIS DAY
1665 Height of the Great Plague of London as 7,165 people die throughout the previous week
1772 New Jersey passes a bill requiring a license to practice medicine
1789 Edmund Randolph becomes the first U.S. Attorney General
1949 Groundbreaking ceremony for the Hollywood sign in Hollywood, Los Angeles; Old Hollywoodland sign torn down, reconstruction of a replacement begins with just Hollywood
1962 TV comedy series “Beverly Hillbillies” premieres on CBS
1964 TV sitcom “Gilligan’s island”, starring Bob Denver as Gilligan, debuts on CBS
1969 TV sitcom “The Brady Bunch” created by Sherwood
Dr. Stephen Sutton Dr. Robert Perkins Dr. Josh Wray
Malad Middle Lunch
Monday, September 30 – Chicken Bacon Ranch Wrap, Chips, Salad Bar, Food Choice – Carrot Sticks or Peaches
Tuesday, October 1 – Chicken Sandwich, Baked Fries, Salad Bar, Food Choice – Sliced Cucumbers or Fruit Cocktail
Wednesday, October 2 – Breakfast for Lunch, Hashbrown, Sausage, English Muffin, Salad Bar, Food Choice – Carrot Sticks or Applesauce
Thursday, October 3 – Popcorn Chicken Bowl, Roll, Salad Bar, Food Choice – Green Beans or Pears
Malad High Lunch
Monday, September 30 – Chicken Bacon Ranch Wrap, Chips, Salad Bar, Food Choice – Carrot Sticks or Peaches
Tuesday, October 1 – Chicken Sandwich, Baked Fries, Salad Bar, Food Choice – Sliced Cucumbers or Fruit Cocktail
Wednesday, October 2 – Breakfast for Lunch, Hashbrown, Sausage, English Muffin, Salad Bar, Food Choice – Carrot Sticks or Applesauce
Thursday, October 3 – Popcorn Chicken Bowl, Roll, Salad Bar, Food Choice – Green Beans or Pears
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Schwartz premieres on ABC in the U.S.
1988 NYC’s Rockefeller Center declared a national landmark
2008 Swiss pilot and inventor Yves Rossy becomes first person to fly a jet engine-powered wing across the English Channel
2010 TV Period drama “Downton Abbey” premieres in the UK created by Julian Fellowes, starring Hugh Bonneville and an ensemble cast
2017 The video game Fortnite: Battle Royale is released, eventually becoming one of the most popular games worldwide
2020 108 pilot whales survive, while 350 die in Australia’s largest mass stranding at Macquarie Harbour, Tasmania
LOOKING BACK
5 YEARS AGO (2019)
Chosen as Malad High School Homecoming Royalty for 2019 was Queen Kodee Ward, King Trever Howe, Duchess Hannah Bird, Duke Gavin Reel, Princess Ella Ward and Prince Tyler Wilson. The Queen and her court were featured in the traditional parade through downtown Malad on Friday, riding in the rain with their umbrellas, and they took it all in stride!
Kevin Price was honored as the Oneida School District “Employee of the Month for September. Kevin received a gift card and a copy of the “Making a Difference” poem. His plaque will hang in the District Office for the next month.
Nominated as a Malad City Yard of the Month is the home and extensive yards of Tamara Goddard located at 63 East 300 North.
Tam said everything on her “estate” is old! The property was originally owned by her grandfather, Llewellyn “Wales” Thomas. His nickname was “Wales” because that’s where he came from! He was one of the first freighters from Malad to Montana. Her father, Lyle Thomas, became the owner of the property, and after the deaths of Tam’s parents, she became the owner. The original home that was owned by her grandfather is located on the corner of North Main Street and 200 East and has been sold to another party. Tam still owns the original property, plus another lot that is across the street and was owned by Dr. Mabey, which her father purchased.
The Oneida County Hall of Fame honored all veterans of Oneida County on Friday, September 20, as part of Homecoming festivities.
After riding on a float in the Homecoming Parade, veterans and family members gathered at the American Legion Building for a luncheon. The luncheon was served by the Malad High School Student Council.
10 YEARS AGO (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 on Saturday, September 6, 2014. Idaho’s Hometown Hero Medal pays tribute to individuals that comprise Idaho’s unique characteristics and achievement. 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 passion 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.
Commander Rick Madsen of the American Legion Ernest W. Jones Post 65 awarded a 4-gallon pin to donor Joe Daniels.
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.
Rhett Daniels, Kelbie Edwards, Chet Potter, Oakley Paskett and Taber Paskett finished first as a team in the livestock judging. Jaicee Palmer participated in the horse judging competition.
15 YEARS AGO (2009)
Larry Thomas and Joan Hawkins were the only two to file for the four-year 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 graduated 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 became 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 here 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.
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.
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 Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Isaacson, graduated from the Naval Air Training Center, Corpus Christi.
10 YEARS AGO (2014) Helen Ward was honored as one of nine Hometown Heros chosen from across the state of Idaho.
40 YEARS AGO (1984). Dale Roy Thomas stands in front of his corn field in St. John.
SENIOR CITIZENS’ CORNER
Fiber
Shelly Williams
Local Licensed Agent Always Putting Your Best Interests First 215 E 50 S. #4, Malad City, ID 83252
Every Meal Served with Juice/Milk/Coffee
Oct. 1 - Birthday Dinner, Roast Pork, Beets, Corn, Potatoes w/Gravy, Roll, Fruit, Dessert
Oct. 3 - Chicken, Cheesy Potatoes, Mixed Veggies, Roll, Fruit, Dessert
Oct. 8 - Smash Taco, Green Beans, Fruit, Dessert
Oct. 10 - Pork Chops, Potatoes, Corn, Roll, Fruit, Dessert
Oct. 15 - Lasagna, Green Beans, Roll, Fruit, Dessert
Oct. 17 - Sweet & Sour Chicken, Fried Rice, Breadstick, Fruit, Dessert
Oct. 22 - Hamburgers, French Fries, Green Beans, Fruit, Dessert
Oct. 24 - Chicken Enchiladas, Spanish Rice, Corn, Breadstick, Fruit, Dessert
Oct. 29 - Beef Stew, Roll, Fruit, Dessert
Oct. 31 - Shredded Pork Sandwich, Potato Salad, Baked Beans, Fruit, Dessert
Idaho Constitutional Amendment HJR 5 Legislative Council’s Statement of Meaning, Purpose, and Result to Be Accomplished
This proposed constitutional amendment provides that only Idaho residents who are citizens of the United States are eligible to vote in elections in the State of Idaho and that noncitizens are not eligible to vote in any election in the State of Idaho. Currently, Section 2, Article VI of the Constitution of the State of Idaho provides:
“[e]very male or female citizen of the United States, eighteen years old, who has resided in this state, and in the county where he or she offers to vote for the period provided by law, if registered as provided by law, is a qualified elector.” This provision does not expressly prohibit noncitizens from voting. The proposed amendment adds language to provide that only United States citizens may vote in elections in the State of Idaho.
Statements FOR the Proposed Amendment
1. This constitutional amendment is needed to clarify that United States citizenship is a requirement for eligibility to vote in Idaho elections because the current language does not expressly prohibit noncitizens from voting. The proposed amendment will ensure that individuals who are not citizens of the United States do not vote in any government election in the State of Idaho.
2. The amendment is also needed to clarify that
Fiber is a carbohydrate that cannot be broken down within our bodies, therefore we dispose of it in our output naturally. A diet rich in fiber can help keep us regulated (not constipated), bulk up stools, regulate blood glucose (blood sugar) levels, lower cholesterol, and provide us with much needed energy. The recommended daily intake of fiber is 2530 grams/day. Foods high in fiber include beans, whole grains, berries, and apples!
October 27 is APPLE DAY
Apples are an easy-to-find fruit in Southeast Idaho during the Fall months. Local pumpkin patches will often offer fresh pressed cider and apple products. Applesauce and apple butter are quick and easy to prepare, and offer tons of fiber and vitamin C (1 medium sized apple = 4 grams of fiber and about 15% of daily recommended vitamin C intake).
Apple Sauce
4 apples of your choice, peeled, cored, and cubed ½ cup sugar (or sugar substitute) ½ cup water 1 tsp ground cinnamon
Place all ingredients in a medium-size pot and simmer for 15-20 min. Mash with a potato masher to desired consistency. Enjoy!
Apple Butter or Pumpkin Butter
6 medium sized apples (or 2 cups of pumpkin) of your choice, peeled, cored, and cubed
cup sugar
cup brown sugar
tsp ground cinnamon
tsp salt
Place all ingredients into a medium sized pot and simmer on medium-low for 30 min or until apples/pumpkins are tender. Smash with a potato masher to desired consistency.
*Serve sauce or butter on top of ice cream, pudding, toast, cottage cheese, melted brie, etc
*Rather than using a pot, a slow cooker can also be used at “low” setting for 8-9 hours
*Store apple/pumpkin butter in an airtight container for up to 10 days or freeze up to 9 months!
Malad Senior Menu
Every Meal Served with Juice/Milk/Coffee
Sept. 27 - Tomato Basil Soup, Tuna Sandwiches, Peaches, Dessert
Oct. 2 - Sweet & Sour Chicken over Rice, Peas, Mandarin Oranges, Dessert
Oct. 4 - Chicken Noodle Soup, Grilled Cheese Sandwiches, Pears, Dessert
Oct. 9 - Birthday Dinner, Pork Roast, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Rolls, Dessert
Oct. 11 - Fish Sandwiches, Coleslaw, Peaches, Dessert
the right to vote shall not be granted in the future to individuals who are not citizens of the United States. Noncitizens have been granted the right to vote in some local elections across the United States. Legislation to expand voting to noncitizens has been considered in other states and cities in the United States.
3. Allowing noncitizens to vote in Idaho elections could lead to concerns regarding election integrity and allow for foreign influence in Idaho elections. The proposed constitutional amendment will protect the State of Idaho from such issues.
Statements AGAINST the Proposed Amendment
1. The proposed constitutional amendment is not needed because United States citizenship is currently required for participation in Idaho elections. Under current law, the Idaho Secretary of State requires citizenship and proof of residency with respect to individuals who register to vote, and it is a felony for an individual to provide false information on an Idaho voter registration form. Additionally, federal statute provides that it is a crime for a noncitizen to vote in any federal election.
2. Election fraud involving voting or attempts to vote by noncitizens is not a significant issue in Idaho. Adding additional language to the Idaho Constitution in an effort to solve a problem that is not occurring could inadvertently create new problems or add an additional barrier to registering to vote by new citizens and state
residents.
Oct. 16 - Meatloaf, New Potatoes w/Carrots, Applesauce, Rolls, Dessert
Oct. 18 - Broccoli Cheddar Soup, Tuna Sandwiches, Fruit Salad, Dessert
Oct. 23 - Zesty Italian Casserole, Salad Bar, Peaches, Dessert
Oct. 25 - Pulled Pork Sandwiches, 3 Bean Salad, Pears, Dessert
Oct. 30 - Goulash over Brains (Beef Tips over Noodles), Witches Teeth (Corn), Assorted Animal Hearts (Fruit Cocktail), Graveyard Cake
NEWS OF RECORD
ONEIDA COUNTY
3. The proposed amendment undermines local control of local elections. The amendment would foreclose any opportunity in the future for the Idaho Legislature or local governments in Idaho to authorize noncitizens to vote in certain elections that might directly affect their interests.
Amendment Text Section 2. QUALIFICATIONS OF ELECTORS. Every male or female citizen of the United States, eighteen years old, who has resided in this state, and in the county where he or she offers to vote for the period provided by law, if registered as provided by law, is a qualified elector. No person who is not a citizen of the United States shall be a qualified elector in any election held within the state of Idaho.
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Notice of Holbrook Recreation District Budget Hearing
The Holbrook Recreation District will hold its annual Budget Meeting on Friday, September 27, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. at the Holbrook Park Pavilion.
The proposed 2025 Budget is as follows: Caretaker
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SHERIFF’S OFFICE
Tod Daniels, Malad, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50
IDAHO STATE POLICE
Sam Angel Bahena, Tooele, speeding (16 mph or over), $98.50, costs $56.50
Cassandra Lynn Bateman, South Salt Lake City, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50
Gordon Linus Burns, Washington, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50
Dezeree Renee Christman, Dallas, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50
Cristina I Haulica, Layton, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50
Henry M Lopez Campos, Atlanta, operate vehicle without a current or valid class d/ operators license, $150.00, costs $157.50
Unclaimed Property Notice
Why would anyone have unclaimed money? Unclaimed money consists of forgotten bank accounts, refund checks, utility deposits, wages, tax refunds and more. The Idaho State Treasurer’s Unclaimed Property Division acts as a consumer protection agency to ensure forgotten funds are returned to their rightful owners. Check online for your name at YourMoney.Idaho.gov.
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Maria Magana, Rupert, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50
Aaron Jacob Vanslochteren, Rexburg, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50
IDAHO FISH AND GAME
Evrett George Whitworth, Soda Springs, trespass with no property damage, $300.00, costs $56.50 Tanner Whitworth, McCammon, trespass with no property damage, $300.00, costs $56.50
MAGISTRATE COURT
Jose Manuel Acevedo, Providence, driving without privileges, $127.50, costs $172.50 – Agency: ISP Kamol Muzafarov, Pittsburg, operating without a cdl when required, $263.50, costs $192.50; operating a vehicle without a trip permit, $224.50, costs $157.50
OBITUARIES
Arves Lealand Lloyd
October 19, 1938 ~ September 17, 2024
Arves Lealand Lloyd, age 85, of Malad, Idaho, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on September 17, 2024, at 11:42 A.M. Born on October 19, 1938, in Downey, Idaho, to William Earl Lloyd and Eva Weeks Lloyd, Arves was the seventh of eight children in a hardworking and loving family. His early life on the farm, filled with both challenges and joy, shaped him into the resilient, resourceful, and witty man everyone knew and loved.
A defining moment for Arves came during his junior year of high school when a serious farm accident left him with a crushed pelvis. Despite the hardships, he made an incredible recovery, even returning to the football team after doctors initially advised against it. This resilience became a cornerstone of Arves’s character, guiding him through the many hurdles he faced in life.
After high school, Arves worked in various jobs, from farming and ranching to welding and heavy machinery operation. It was during this time that he met Loma, the love of his life, while she was working as a carhop at the A & W DriveInn. Their love story blossomed, and they were married in the Idaho Falls Temple, building a life rooted in family and faith. Together, they raised eight children: William, Teresa, Pamela, Steven, David, Ricky, Nathan, and Natalee.
Arves and Loma also served three missions. Faith was central to Arves’s life. He served diligently in his church and had a special bond with the missionaries he worked with, fondly calling them his “sons.” His strong faith and values made a lasting impact on his family and community. The first was a service mission at the Brigham City Deseret Industries, the second in Beattyville, Kentucky, and the third in Jackson, Mississippi. Other missionaries looked up to him, as Arves
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served the last two missions while on crutches.
Arves is survived by Loma, his beloved wife of 62 years; his eight children, William (Elizabeth) Lloyd, Teresa (Ken) Earley, Pamela Rock, Steven (Melitza) Lloyd, David (Theresa) Lloyd, Ricky Lloyd, Nathan Lloyd, and Natalee Lloyd; 22 grandchildren; and 24 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Earl and Eva Lloyd, all of his siblings, and one granddaughter. Funeral services were held on Wednesday, September 25, 2024, at 11:00 A.M. at the Horsley Funeral Home located at 132 W 300 N, Malad City, ID 83252. A viewing was held from 7 P.M. to 8 P.M. on Tuesday, September 24, at the Horsley Funeral Home. For those unable to attend, condolences and memories can be submitted at https:// guestbookplus.com/ss/ZXSHfQ==. For those wishing to attend virtually, the service was streamed via the following YouTube live link: https:// www.youtube.com/channel/UCAvi-QYpba4f-Dm58zHC8Mg/live.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent via Venmo to @loma42 in Arves’s memory. His legacy of faith, love, and hard work will continue to live on through all who knew him.
Brad C. Egbert (Brad Stone)
March 5, 1952 ~ September 11, 2024
Brad Egbert, also known as Brad Stone in the Radio and TV world, passed away on September 11, 2024 in Idaho Falls, Idaho. Brad was born in Driggs, Idaho on March 5,1952 to Irwin and Darleene Egbert, later moving to Idaho Falls, Idaho.
Brad’s love of sports started early. His Dad “encouraged” his young son to be a Colts (Johnny Unitas) and Yankees fan. Many hours were spent with his dad playing catch in the backyard. As a result, Brad became a top-notch pitcher with Little League and Pony League baseball teams. Before graduating Skyline High School in 1970, Brad excelled in football, basketball, and track.
As a young sports fanatic, Brad would listen to games on the radio all the time. He drove his parents crazy by practicing play-by-play, day and night, in every room. His practice served him well when years later Brad became a radio sports announcer for the University of Utah, Utah State University, Skyview High School, and the Utah Jazz. Great memories were made over the years with family and friends traveling with the Utes to all away games, Bowl games and NCAA March Madness; even spending one Christmas at a Las Vegas Hotel!
Brad attended Ricks College before graduating from Radio Engineering School in California. He began his career in radio, not doing sports, but as a music DJ. His love of music was a close second to sports. Brad worked at stations in Idaho Falls and Ogden before getting his dream job at KCPX in Salt Lake City. He worked in SLC music radio for years before moving into sports at KALL radio working with the University of Utah and the Utah Jazz. Brad also worked doing morning sports on KUTV-TV. Logan, Utah was his next radio stop working with Skyview High School and Utah State University.
Brad loved to golf, especially with friends and family at Oakridge Country Club where he enjoyed living overlooking the 4th hole. He was proud of his hole-in-one at
Riverside Country Club. He loved going to movies, reading a good book and of course watching all sporting events on TV and in person. Brad loved a good concert and there wasn’t any group or artist he did not see while working in radio and as the voice of United Concerts he introduced them on stage.
Brad’s love of sports and music defined him in many ways, but the love for his children, Travis and Allison, defined his life. His heart was broken when Travis passed away at age 27 as part of him had been taken forever. Brad adored Allie, calling her the light of his life. He shared his passion for sports and music with her and in turn she shared all things in her life even getting him hooked on TV shows including “The Young and the Restless!”
“It’s something unpredictable, but in the end is right. I hope you had the time of your life.” Until we hug again, Love you Pops. Brad is survived by his daughter Allie Egbert of Malad, exspouse and friend Wendi Blaisdell (Scott Alder) of Malad, brother Brent Egbert (Kelli) and family of Idaho Falls. Preceded in death by his parents, son Travis Egbert, nephew Tyson Egbert. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Interment will be in the Malad City, Idaho cemetery. Online condolences or memories can be made at www.coltrinmortuary.com.
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Phyllis Woodruff Stayner
March 7, 1933 ~ September 17, 2024
Phyllis Woodruff Stayner, age 91, passed away peacefully in her home on September 17, 2024.
She was born on March 7, 1933, in Tremonton Utah to Elmer and Lila Woodruff. She spent her growing up years working in the fields and the home alongside her sisters and cousins on the family farm in Tremonton. It was there that she learned the value of hard work, the lessons of the harvest, and where she gained her disdain for milking the cows.
She married Jay Lynn Stayner, in the Logan LDS temple on March 19, 1954. For over 70 years they have shown true love and dedication to each other and are a pure example of companionship.
Phyllis was happy to have the role of wife and that of mother to 6 children and consistently showed love and performed acts of selfless service to her family as well as many friends and neighbors.
She loved being a homemaker and she will be fondly remembered for sharing her delicious meals with her family and friends, especially her Navajo tacos, cinnamon rolls, and raisin bread.
Serving a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints with her companion, Elder Stayner, in Harrisburg Pennsylvania and serving as an ordinance worker in the Logan LDS temple for 9 years was a highlight of her later life.
She loved welcoming people in her home and always made sure they were well-fed and comfortable. She had a grateful and giving heart and expressed gratitude to others and her Heavenly Father daily. The family would like to send out heartfelt thanks to the heros of
“Hand of Hope Hospice” who extended tender love and expert care to Phyllis. Phyllis is survived by her loving husband, Lynn, a sister Charlene Hill, 4 sons and 2 daughters and their spouses: Jay and Teri Stayner, Sheree and Brent Jones, Steven and Jackie Stayner, Nancy and Mark Hatch, Jerry and Kelly Stayner and David and Allison Stayner. Her 24 grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren will remember her as a fun Grandma who made them laugh. Funeral Services will be at the Malad Stake Chapel on Saturday, September 28, at 1:00 p.m. A viewing will be held prior to the service at the Horsley Funeral Home from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. In Phyllis’ honor, the family would like to ask that in lieu of flowers, you perform and act of service for someone in need.
Arves Lealand Lloyd
Phyllis Woodruff Stayner
Brad C. Egbert
ONEIDA COUNTY WEEKLY EVENTS
September 26 - October 2, 2024
Weekly Calendar Sponsored by:
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Cardiology - Dr. Lance Longmore
Dermatology - David Woodbury, PA-C
ENT - Dr. Nadim Bikhazi
• General Surgery - Dr. Kevin Murphy
Gynecology - Dr. Mike Jones
• Interventional Radiology
Mobile Mammography
• Nutrition ConsultationPam Mills RD,LD,CDE
Dragon Doings
By The Malad High School Journalism Class
First Day of Homecoming Week
Teagan Daniels
Monday the 23rd is the first day of homing week. Seniors were dressed up as senior citizens, juniors were dressed up as parents, sophomores were dressed up as toddlers, and freshmen here dressed up as babies. We played outside games including; tug of war, table race, around the world, and car push. Tug of war is when 6 people from each grade compete by pulling at each end of a rope. First to pull the other team over the line wins. Table race is when the grades all line up and lay next to each other. One person from each grade sits on top of a table and the grade rolls them using their bodies to the end of the lawn. Around the world there is a pile of
little plastic balls, 5 people from each grade run around and when the music stops they have to run and grab a ball. If you don’t get a ball you are out. Last is the car push which is when about 4 people from each grade race from one end of the parking lot to the other end while pushing a car. The seniors won tug or war. The seniors won the table. The juniors won around the world. The juniors won the car push. Overall the seniors and juniors are tied for first with 300 points. The sophomores got second place with 275 points, and the freshmen were in last with 125 points. For the evening activity we did a drive-in movie in the high school parking lot. We watched Cars. The grade with the most participation in these activities will get extra points.
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BLM to conduct prescribed burns in John Evans Canyon west of Malad
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Idaho Falls District in cooperation with Idaho Department of Fish and Game will conduct two prescribed burns in John Evans Canyon, 8 miles west of Malad in October and possibly into November. One unit will be 190 acres and the other will be 264 acres. Smoke will be visible from Malad and the I-15 corridor.
“The planned prescribed fires will target 454 acres of Douglas fir and aspen stands,” said BLM Pocatello Field Office Manager Blaine Newman. “Our objectives are to provide for public and fire fighter safety while improving wildlife habitat, promoting aspen growth, and reducing fuels for future wildfires.”
Fire managers will ignite the
prescribed burns over a multiday period. After the active burning is finished, crews will mop-up, patrol and monitor the fire area. The planned burn windows are Oct. 1 through Oct. 7 and Oct. 16 through the end of November, this is to minimize impacts during the first week of the unit 73 antlered deer hunt. Actual ignition date and times will be determined by weather and fuel conditions.
This prescribed burn is a “broadcast burn,” which means once crews have ignited the burn, low to moderate intensity fire will be allowed to consume fuels across the forest floor within the unit boundaries. For more information on this project, please call the BLM Pocatello Field Office at 208-478-6340.
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Wedding BOWLING RESULTS
Doug and Valerie Mills are pleased to announce the marriage of their daughter, Chloe, to Ben Wray, son of Matt and Lesli Wray. Ben and Chloe are both graduates of Malad High School. Chloe received her Dental Assisting Certificate from Bridgerland in Logan, Utah. Both are returned missionaries for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints serving in Alaska and New Mexico. They will be residing in Malad as Ben is working for the BLM. They will be married September 26, 2024 in the Brigham City, Utah Temple. A reception will be held that evening from 6-8 p.m. at 20 South 100 West, Malad, Idaho.
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Lady Dragons put up intense fight against powerhouse American Falls
Allison Eliason
In sports, success is most often measured by wins. When a team out scores the competition, it’s easy to see that it is successful. But that shouldn’t be the only metric used to gauge a team’s success. The Lady Dragon soccer team has seen its fair share of success this season as they carry a winning record with multiple victories over Firth, South Fremont, Aberdeen and Idaho Falls. However, maybe the best demonstration of their growth and success as a team came in a game that they didn’t win.
The twice annual matchup between the Malad Lady Dragons and the American Falls Beavers can be summed up as intense, aggressive and sometimes, almost hostile. They could often be considered a blow out. With a larger pool of athletes to draw from and a more experienced program, it’s plain to see that they are a force to be reckoned with on the field. The skilled coaches and athletes often find themselves qualifying and competing in the final state tournaments because they are just that good. And when they go up against the smaller, less experienced MHS, they usually dominate.
But it just wasn’t quite the same this year.
The Lady Dragons hosted the Beavers in their first game for the 2024 season on Wednesday, September 18. On the cool fall evening, Malad pushed American Falls in a way they hadn’t seen for several years. Their defense was aggressive, moving up to the ball to attack rather than waiting for the offense to come to them. Their footwork was fast to block the simplest dribbling or passes, requiring AF to dig into their bag of tricks.
On offense, the Lady Dragons covered the field with speed and agility to quickly move the ball
up and down the pitch. Their movement, communication, passing, and ball handling were some of the best they have ever had, truly testing the Beaver defense.
And the result? Holding American Falls to only 3 goals and scoring 1! A 1-3 loss might sound disheartening to some, but the MHS team and Head Coach Shenell Clark celebrated such a feat. “I’m just so pleased and so proud of this team. Today’s game really demonstrated our progress this year. There have been things we have been really trying to teach and get to sink in and we could see them doing those things,” shared Coach Clark after the game.
The one Malad goal was scored by Paige Talbot more than halfway into the second half of the game. Ahead of nearly all the American Falls defenders, Talbot took her shot head on to the goal to watch it fly past the goalkeeper. Talbot as well as other MHS shooters had worked throughout the fast paced game to crash the goal or sprint to the goal anytime a shot was taken, a principle their coaches had pushed throughout the season. The practice might have seemed futile, running for the ball only to see the opposing goalkeeper scoop up the ball before even having a chance to boot it in. But it was that practiced drill that gave Talbot the shot she needed to score.
“That’s exactly why we teach them to always keep running to the goal. You never know if the keeper is going to miss the catch or bobble the ball or maybe just a different shot that will go in. It’s really exciting to see them learn and implement those things we are teaching them,” continued Coach Clark.
The following day, the Lady Dragons traveled to Driggs to battle it out against the Teton Timberwolves. In the close game, Teton was able
to pull ahead 1-4. Malad had several days off before their next big game against the Idaho Falls Tigers on their home turf Monday, September 23. The MHS team left everything on the field as they won out over the 5A team 2-1.
In a game defined by low scores, few organized plays and fast possession changes, it can be hard to really know how a team is shaping up. But looking over their season, it’s far easier to see that the Lady Dragons are becoming their own threat on the field that won’t back down to any team.
Paige Talbot getting past the American Falls defenders in their Wednesday night game.
Kenadee Howe dribbling around the American Falls defense.
Joni Beck booting a corner kick against American Falls.
Lady Dragons VB stays undefeated in conference
Allison Eliason
The Lady Dragon volleyball team went two for two against district opponents to keep their conference record undefeated. Not only did they defeat both of their competitors, but they swept both matchups, winning three games to zero.
Malad traveled to Aberdeen to play the Tigers Wednesday, September 18 for their first game of the week. They jumped right in to take the lead and quickly found themselves up 9-2. The Tigers had a few lucky points come their way as the Lady Dragons landed a ball out of bounds and in the net. But after those few points the MHS team went on an impressive run that ended the game with a final score of 25-5.
The push was accredited to the team as a whole but the hitting by Oliva Nelson and Brinley Clark as well as the serving by Anistyn Tovey led the charge by the Lady Dragons. Tovey strategically put six serves across the net that were challenging for the Tiger passers to handle. Seeing the defenders deep in the court, Tovey floated the serve just over the net to drop far short. In an attempt to pass it up, multiple Aberdeen players went for the ball, desperately hoping to keep it in play but instead shanked it out of bounds.
Tovey served the next two short and the Tigers slowly began to adjust, pulling their passers up in better position for the short serves. Then switching up her plan, Tovey began serving to the back line. The passers were once again out of position for the serve and failed over and over again to return a successful play against Malad. Brylee Oglesbee finished off the first game with a perfectly placed short serve that Aberdeen could get under but couldn’t get under control as they passed it out of bounds to give Malad their final point of the game.
Oglesbee began serving for the Lady Dragons as they moved into game two, serving up three aces in a row before the Tigers could rally back. Just as fast as the game began, Malad found themselves up 6-0, and continued to push their score with hardly a rebuttal from Aberdeen.
With the significant lead, the MHS offense moved to expand their play book, setting up Tovey and Riglee Peterson, defensive specialists, with multiple back row attacks. From the service line, Brynnlee Jones moved to her jump serve, bringing even more intensity to the already challenging serve receive the Tigers had to attempt.
As the game came down to the wire with only one point left, Aberdeen put
up a strong rally, forcing Malad to earn their second win. From the strong side, Clark brought an attack that couldn’t be stopped as she punched the game’s final kill through the double block for the Malad point.
Clark slammed the very same attack for the first point of the third game. The Lady Dragons pushed ten points before the Tigers marked their first on the scoreboard. Dominating in the final game as they had the previous two, Malad only allowed only six points to Aberdeen, winning 25-6.
The following night, the Lady Dragons hosted West Side Pirates in what would be their second home victory of the season. Preparing for the matchup, Malad knew their opponent had the talent to make it a challenging game. But as the night progressed it was evident that the Pirates were still no match for the Lady Dragons.
After going back and forth on the court and on the scoreboard for the first few points, the two teams were tied at just 3. Being the skilled team that they are, Malad adapted and West Side didn’t, allowing the Lady Dragons to go on a run. Their run consisted of stellar plays like when Jones dug a strong Pirate attack that Izzy Haycock set behind her for opposite hitter Paityn Ward to slam down for the kill. Just a few plays later, West Side attempted another attack that Mady Vanbebber and Ward blocked back to the Pirate court. They managed to pop it up but passed it over the net, lending to the perfect placement for Vanbebber to hit back down.
West Side slowly began to make some adjustments, namely they began blocking the cross court hit. Jones was not about to be defeated and began hitting down the line instead, landing the ball on the open corner to tally up points for Malad. The team easily won the first game 25-9.
The second game didn’t go over as smoothly as it came with both a little improvement to the Pirate’s play and an unfortunate slump for the Lady Dragons. Down 16-9, West Side began making a comeback as game two began to close out. Placing a perfect tip beyond the MHS block, followed by serving an ace, West Side came within one point of Malad to make it 23-22.
The Lady Dragon defense dug deep as the Pirates attempted to tie the game with an aggressive attack, led by the scrappy passing of seniors Tovey and Peterson to put Malad at game point. Jones confidently stepped up to the line to serve, sending over a ball that was too challenging for the Pirates to play as they pushed it out of bounds, giving the Lady Dragons one more point to finish
the game.
A renewed MHS began to play as the third game began, taking off from a tied score of 4-4 to eventually lead 14-6. Their intensity on the court was demonstrated as they played the ball to the line, covered their hitters, followed their teammates on a long pass, and hit with greater consistency and accuracy.
Clark strung together a series of hits where she tooled the ball off the block or punched it through where they previously had been able to shut her down. Vanbebber and Nelson took turns at the net to deny the Pirate attack with a number of their own successful blocks.
West Side did all they could to compete as Malad pulled away but the Lady Dragons continued to pull away. At 19-9, the Pirates capped out their score while Malad went on a 6-0 run, ending the game with a solid double block by Nelson and Ward.
Head Coach Camie Tripp commented, “The team is really
More than halfway into their 2024 fall season, the Dragon Cross Country team has put in the miles to really go somewhere this season. The Malad high school team is composed of twenty-six racers, most of whom aren’t content to simply sign up for a sport for the social scene. The tough sport demands commitment and dedication, and that is just what they athletes have given this season.
The team hosted their opening meet, the Terry Jones Invitational race on Thursday, August 29. While it may have seemed chaotic for the MHS coaches to both administrate the race and mentor their runners in their first competition, the day was a clear success as many of the athletes set what has become a season or personal best that day.
The following week the team traveled to Soda Springs to compete in the Cardinal Classic Invitational run at the Kelly Park Nordic Ski Trails. Going up against more than 30 teams and hundreds of racers, the Dragon XC athletes kept in the mix for both the womens and mens teams.
Signing up for an even larger race, the team competed at the Tiger/Grizz XC meet at Freeman Park in Idaho Falls on Friday, September 13. In the Varsity B division, Aezlyn Summers placed an exciting 12th place out of 106 racers representing 16 teams. Malad as a
team placed 4th overall, an impressive feat for the young team. Cally Colemna, now running for Grace after her family moved over the summer, won the women’s race with a new PR. The Malad men’s team had multiple top 20 finishes, helping them secure a second place win at the meet.
The MHS cross country schedule packed two races in the following week on Thursday, September 19- the Pirate Challenge hosted by West Side and then Saturday, September 21- the Bear Lake Beach run between Malad and the host school.
At the Pirate Challenge, the Malad men’s team claimed first place, scooting past Pocatello by just one point with 44 points. The women’s team trailed behind Soda Springs in second place with 81 points.
The Bear Lake Beach Race, a later addition to their schedule, proved to be a successful race as not only did both the men’s and women’s team place first, but several of the Malad runners set new personal bests on the course.
The team had planned to participate in the Bob Firman Invitational Race in Boise on the planned State XC meet course but had to cancel due to changes of the MHS Dragon Homecoming week. They will next compete at the Bob Conley run at the Portneuf Wellness Complex in Pocatello, Idaho on Thursday, October 3.
settling into this rotation and we are seeing a lot of success. The defense is so solid and our hitters are making huge improvements. I’m really proud of how they have adapted and adjusted this season.”
Coach Tripp and the Lady Dragons are excited to have two home games in their next week as they host the Grace Grizzlies on Wednesday, September 25 and the Soda Springs Cardinals the following night.
Pirate Challenge West Side HS, Dayton, ID Thu, Sep 19, 2024
Womens 5,000 Meters
Official Team Scores
1. Soda Springs 33
2. Malad 81
3. Raft River 86
4. Marsh Valley 110
5. Shelley 111
6. Pocatello 115
7. West Side 169
8. American Falls 243
Individual Results
7. Aezlyn Summers 21:24.07
12. Kaycee Venable 21:55.57
18. Samantha Schrenk 22:28.10 24. Ellie Angell 22:57.09 25. Kallee Talbot 22:57.74 26. Hadlee Summers 23:10.34 28. Brielle Bastian 23:19.83 30. Adi Schow 23:28.08 39. Jenna Talbot 23:59.34 50. Bella Burbidge 26:16.06 74. Madelyn Shaw 28:53.06
Mens 5,000 Meters
Official Team Scores 1. Malad 44 2. Pocatello 45 3.
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Olivia Nelson and Paityn Ward got the block for the game winning point against West Side.