The Idaho Enterprise | October 17, 2024 by The City Journals

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Samaria Fall Festival marks the season

Over the weekend, the annual Fall Festival at Samaria’s Heritage Square celebrated the coming fall with a range of activities and events, including a surprise puppet show.

Local author Carolyn Frank was an unexpected discovery for Luke Waldron, who was looking for an additional activity for kids during the day. While speaking with Carolyn, it emerged that not only was she a puppeteer, but had a supply of puppets she had made as a large scale puppet maker, and which Luke discovered were ready (and willing!) for use at the Festival.

“She drove to her house and came back with all of these,” Waldron said, gesturing to the puppet theatre.

“It’s amazing!” The story of Frank’s history with puppets was recounted several years ago during an evening Frank was reading at the Oneida County Library, but it’s certainly a good one that will be returned to in the future.

A host of other volunteers helped make the weekend fun for everyone who visited. Caroline Whipple was introduced to tying balloon animals literally a week before the event, and by the time the festival came around was something like a professional. She was clocked making a balloon dog in under forty seconds. “The dogs have been probably the most popular,” she said. “And flowers.”

“And dragons,” Edson Whipple said. Along with Temperance Garrett, who was learning the ropes, so to speak, the group had been tying balloon animals near the grandstand, and getting better and better.

Local artist Pennie Wolf set up an easel and many of

Fire Station Visit

It’s October, and that means that Malad Elementary students from Kindergarten, first, and second grade classes made their walk down to the Fire station to learn about what the Fire department does for the community, and what they can do themselves to be aware of fires in their homes.

The visits to the station have been a regular feature of the Fall in Malad, and correspond with national Fire Prevention Month, which was instituted to help raise awareness of the common causes of fires, and provide information to individuals, families, and businesses about how to minimize the potential for fires and mitigate them should they occur.

The timing is perfect, as wildfires are burning throughout the area at the moment, and the winter season is typically one of the busiest for housefires. Electrical overloading, woodburning stoves, portable heaters, and a number of other common housefire-causing issues are prevalent throughout the season. Students were given instructions on what to do in the event of a housefire, and shown some of the equipment that firefighters use to combat flames.

NEWS IN BRIEF

BYU-Idaho welcomes largest incoming class in university history

According to East Idaho News, Fall 2024 semester at BYU-Idaho statistics show a total enrollment of 24,111 campus based students, which is an increase of approximately 3.4% from fall of 2023. 19,388 students are enrolled in face to face courses, and 4,723 are enrolled in online courses or internships. Approximately 21,000 students are living in Rexburg this semester. The campus based students consist of 11,849 males, and 12,262 females. The total number of married students is 5,068 which is about 21% of the total campus based student population. East Idaho News says, “Thanks to its innovative three-track system, in 2024, BYU-Idaho has served 33,836 campus-based students and through BYU-Pathway Worldwide, an additional 29,793 online students…BYU-Idaho continues to integrate its unique student and academic emphasis that includes: the teaching focus of its faculty, the opportunity to gather with other students who share common values, the university’s focus on real-world preparation and a high-value educational experience.”

Human skull found in Brigham City

A hunter that was searching for shed antlers found a human skull on a mountainside near Brigham City. According to the Brigham City Police Department, the shed hunter came across the skull on Friday September 27, 2024. The hunter took pictures of the skull and marked the location while contacting the police. Patrol officers and detectives confirmed it was a human skull before contacting the Office of Medical Examiners. They also requested help from the Rocky Mountain Search Dogs, a non-profit search and rescue organization. The Brigham City police said in a statement, “They are able to assist in several different situations, such as wilderness searches, tracking, water recovery, avalanche searches, urban searches, human remains, and other disaster searches…When contacted by a law enforcement agency they are able to respond any time, day or night, to any emergency.” After several hours of searching the dogs showed no hard indication of any other human remains. The police said the skull was sent to the Office of Medical Examiners and no further details were provided.

Four juvenile males escaped from St. Anthony Juvenile Corrections Center

The Fremont County Sheriff’s Office says they are still looking for one juvenile that escaped from the St. Anthony Juvenile Corrections Center. The other three boys have been caught. Originally they had thought two boys escaped, but 4 juveniles had left the facility on Sunday around 8 p.m. The Fremont County Sheriff’s Office, Idaho State Police, and the St. Anthony Police Department found three of the four that escaped the facility. Officers are still searching for a boy who was described as 5’8” and approximately 135 pounds. He has brown hair and blue eyes and was last seen wearing a grey sweater and blue jeans. Since he is a minor, no name has been released. A news release said on Monday, “Please continue to secure your buildings and vehicles. And please report any suspicious activity by calling 911 immediately”.

Samaria is a lovely place at any time of the year, but especially during the colorful and crisp Fall season.

Caroline Whipple, Temperance Garrett, and Edson Whipple became quick experts at balloon animals for the weekend.

Lillian Johnson uses an older design spinning wheel to spin yarn.

The kindergarten classes in front of the firetruck. It was very bright looking east!

Fire Chief John Williams and Danny Smith demonstrate equipment to a class with a lot of questions.

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The obstacle course lets kids test out crawling through an obstructed hallway.

Samaria

her paintings outside the east cabins and painted as people strolled by to chat and take a look. She let one young girl, Chloe, take a tune with the paint brush and add some additional color to a mountain stream she was busy painting. “It’s perfect out here,” Wolf said. “Couldn’t be better.”

Lillian Johnson was nearby in the

Fire Station

They were also taken through an obstacle course firefighters use to train on, and given a supervised turn at the firehose, which is always the apex of the visit. Following a tour of the engine, students were given the chance to sound the horn, which absolutely woke anyone up still sleeping near the area in the late morning.

Malad and Oneida County’s volunteer fire department is a bedrock of the community in terms of emergency response, as well as community involvement. The Fire Department sponsors and supervises fireworks displays throughout the year, for instance, in addition to providing other public services and working tirelessly to make sure the community stays safe.

In the event of a fire or other emergency, residents are advised to first dial 911 in order to have the appropriate services dispatched. The number to the Fire station itself is 208-766-2355 for any questions about services or fire prevention strategies that members of the public might have.

Osmond cabin, demonstrating the art of spinning yarn. On request, Lillian would explain what was involved in spinning, as her own experience with the process. Johnson has been spinning for about two years, and has migrated to a more complex wheel. “A lot of people start on this one,” she said, pointing to a modern spinning wheel.

“It’s much easier and there isn’t as much to keep track of.” She,

however, prefers the more antique styled machine.

Rope tying, quilting, apple pressing, cornhole, and other games and activities filled the days, which saw fantastic weather across the board.

The pumpkin painting contest brought a lot of color and talent to the Festival, and while the pie eating contest didn’t exactly do that, it was a fun spectacle for everyone who came. Luke Waldron

CDCES 208-766-2231 or email pamela.mills@oneidahospital.com

claims that he won just because he was so hungry, but maybe he’s just being humble.

In past years, the Fall Festival itself has taken on different forms, from a larger event with Renaissance Faire elements most recently, to an animal focused event in years past. Whatever the specific form, the weekend is always a relaxing and entertaining time in the historic townsite of Samaria!

In this picture, Carolyn Frank and her team of kid volunteers put on a show for the audience.

Pennie Wolf shows lets Chloe take a turn with the brush.

Mrs. Brown’s second grade class.

Mrs. L. Jones’ second grade class.

Erika Larkin painted faces over the weekend for anyone who wanted a new look.

Mrs. Ball’s second grade class.

The first graders were on their way back to school before they could all be wrangled, but here are some of them!

Sportsmen’s Banquet November 8 for Wrestling

Fire Season and Grazing

There is no denying that the 2024 fire season has been unique, for lack of a better term. The above average temps coupled with the below average rainfall have created the perfect environment for an intense fire season. And while there have been other years of hot, dry and fiery conditions, very few fire seasons have ever extended into October.

The thermometer in my yard has yet to record the first hard frost of fall, and truthfully, I’m not complaining. But the extended hot weather and in turn extended fire season has made 2024 one of the worst fire seasons in the recent decades. As of October 14, nearly a half a million total acres have burned in Idaho, a significant number of acres burning outside the normal fire season.

With so much forest and rangeland affected by the devastation of wildfires, it will take some time for those lands to return to their previous state. Previous management practices have dictated that public rangelands be left untouched for years following a fire, fearing that any disturbances to the vegetation regrowth will slow or be restricted.

Because of this, cattle have been fenced off or not been allowed to turn out on BLM or Forest Service rangelands that have been overwhelmed by fire. Past experience and research has indicated that livestock find forages on burned rangelands more palatable, preferring them to feed on non-burned ground. The thought has always been that their preferential grazing on postfire lands will hamper the establishment of emerging growth. But new findings are flipping the script, saying that the wait is unnecessary.

Recently, scientists of the University of Idaho in Moscow, Idaho have found that grazing on regrowth following a fire has little to do with the plant’s vigor and productivity postfire. In fact, native rangeland grasses

have been found to survive wildfires as the plant’s roots suffer very little from the fires as it is protected by the soil. In many ways, the plant will begin growing again the next season as if the fire had never happened.

This continued study on rangeland health post-fire has lent to the question, if cattle are no longer a hazard to the reemerging forages, can cattle in turn help rangelands recover from wildfires? Aside from not being damaging to the vigor and productivity of the plants, grazing livestock may actually play an important part establishing plant diversity as well as reducing invasive plant growth following a fire.

Left unmanaged or ungrazed, invasive grasses like cheatgrass quickly begin to take over, even after devastating wildfires. In the early growing season while the grasses are still young and green, cattle will eat down the invasive plants, hampering their growth and spread. Years of no foraging will only allow the antagonistic plants to spread and increase further fuel for future fires.

In addition to reducing invasive plant growth, cattle’s non-uniform grazing habits help reduce the competition for new plants to begin growing. Their foraging will leave patchy, open areas allowing diverse micro environments for different plant species to grow. What’s more is that cattle can add to the soil nutrition with their manure as well as spreading seeds that will pass through the gut.

The “cattle are bad for rangelands” sentiments and opinions have outweighed the contrary knowledge and experience of producers for far too long. Research and study are finally catching up to the common sense farmers and ranchers have been using to keep their lands thriving for decades. Managed correctly, cattle grazing will always be beneficial for the rangelands whether it is preventing wildfires or helping restore the land post-fire.

The MHS Wrestling Team has been a great success story for many years, and has established a reputation for grit and excellence. Competing at the level the team is looking to continue to compete at requires a lot of support on the part of the parents, administration, and community, and that’s where the public can play a role. The team is planning to host a fundraising banquet in November to help cover traveling expenses in their pursuit of another state championship.

The team and coaches released the following statement:

“Your 2024 Malad High School Champion Wrestling Team is excited for the opportunity to host the Sportsmen’s Banquet being held on November 8. The proceeds for the banquet will benefit our team tremendously during this upcoming season. In our preparation to chase another state title, we will be traveling far and wide, seeking as many matches with as many skilled opponents as we can to prepare ourselves for the next state tournament. It is our hope that the proceeds from this banquet will cover these upcoming travel expenses.

The success of this banquet depends greatly on your generous support. Please consider supporting

our team by donating gift certificates, merchandise or services for the raffle and auction taking place that evening. We are hoping to collect donations by October 26th. All donations are tax-exempt through Malad High School’s tax ID number (80-6000844).

In addition to your donation, you can support our team by attending the Sportsmen’s Banquet on November 8th. The wrestlers will be serving you prime rib dinner, catered by Iron Door Smokehouse. We are excited to help introduce this event to our community and hope that it will be thoroughly enjoyed by many. Please spread the word! Tickets can be purchased by Contacting Tony McClain (208-766-3200) or scanning the QR code in the Ad.

We would like to thank you for your ongoing support of the Malad High School Wrestling Program. We are truly privileged to represent such a generous and outstanding community.

Thank you, Malad High Wrestling Team and Coaches”

The Enterprise joins the community in supporting the continued success of these amazing athletes as they gear up for the season!

The State Champion Malad Dragon wrestling team will be holding a fundraising banquet on Friday November 8.

Allison Eliason

War on Weeds—weeds are everybody’s problem

THE ISSUE: Russian thistle

Russian thistle (Salsola tragus L.) is a prickly annual weed native to Northern Africa and Asia. It was introduced into North America in the 1870’s as a contaminate in seed. It has an extremely efficient taproot, allowing this weed to thrive in dry conditions. It invades rights-of-way, cereal grain production systems, range land, as well as other disturbed sites. When mature, the stem breaks off and the plant tumbles along the landscape spreading seed as it goes. While it can be utilized by livestock early in the spring before sharp pointed leaves mature or after winter moisture softens plant material it is not the ideal forage.

Russian thistle grows 1 to 3 feet tall, is round in shape, and has highly branched stems. Stems often exhibit purple-red vertical striping. Leaves are small, narrow, linear, and spined at the tip. Plants are succulent when young, but as they mature, they become rigid and stiff. Russian thistle is a prolific seed producer, it can produce 4,500 -150,000 seeds per plant depending on growing conditions and competition. Luckily seeds usually only remain viable for 1 year. One characteristic that makes it extremely successful is its ability to germinate very quickly and with little moisture.

Integrated Pest Management (IPM)

Options:

• Prevention— Learn to identify this

Photo courtesy of Eric Coombs, Oregon Department of Agriculture, Bugwood.org

plant. Always plant clean seed. Clean equipment, recreational vehicles, and clothing after leaving invested areas.

• Mechanical— Hand digging or pulling can be effective on small infestations. Mowing is not a good option; plants can adapt to mowing by producing seed low to the ground.

• Cultural—Maintain a healthy stand of beneficial plants that will compete for essential resources.

• Chemical—Unfortunately, Russian thistle has become resistant to several herbicides. It is extremely important to rotate herbicide chemistries, use the correct rate, and look for/remove resistant plants. Always read and follow herbicide label directions!

Justin Hatch, University of Idaho Extension Agriculture Educator in Caribou and Bear lake Counties. 208-547-3205 JLHatch@uidaho.edu

Museum donations come from many sources

The Oneida County Pioneer Museum is a fantastic repository of local items, artifacts, and documents. Many of them have come from residents of the area who would like to see legacy family heirlooms preserved and available for others to enjoy. Sometimes, they come from distant places when someone finds they have a connection to the area and are motivated to find a fitting location for it. Of course there are other times when people simply have “old things” that they want to get rid of. And in that case, Museum Director Jean Thomas generally has to tell them that the museum is not the appropriate location for their item un-

less it has provenance that can be tied to Oneida County.

In the case of a recent donation from Deloris Stuart and her daughter Nancy Bailey, the provenance is clear. Deloris and her brother Daniel lived in Malad and Pleasantview before Daniel served in Korean War, which is what the donated materials are associated with.

In addition to serving in the war, Daniel was a ROTC instructor for many years.

The medal will find a good home in the museum, and be available for public view.

Oneida Pioneer Museum reports on season

The Oneida Pioneer Museum hosted approximately the same number of visitors in 2024 as in 2023. The Museum had over 700 visitors sign the guest register. Because only one member of a group or family usually signs the guest register, the Museum likely hosted close to 900 visitors. Most visitors from out of town came to the Museum because they saw the signs on the freeway.

The Museum opened on the Saturday of Memorial Day weekend with its annual Bake Sale and closed on Labor Day. Kristle Jensen and Garren Huckaby worked as hosts this summer. All but one of the Museum Board members volunteered as hosts on at least one day during the summer.

Although the Museum was not officially open, November saw 65 visitors of all ages come to the Museum on the evening of awarding prizes to winners of the Museum page of The Idaho Enterprise coloring contest. During the year, tours were hosted for the 2nd Ward Young Women, the 2nd Ward Primary, the 4th Ward Primary, and the Cub Scouts. The entire 3rd grade of Malad Elementary School visited the Museum during their annual walk through historic downtown. The local camp of the Daughters of Utah Pioneers continued to hold its monthly meetings at the Museum except during the summer. The DUP assisted the Museum by cleaning the main floor in preparation for the opening in May.

The Malad Valley Welsh Festival was again the single event that brought the largest number of visitors (130) to the Museum. The 4th of July brought 70 visitors to the Museum, and a wet, rainy Memorial Day brought 40 visitors.

As shown on the following table, visitors from Malad and Oneida County accounted for 270 of the visitors who signed in. Over 120 visitors came from other places in Idaho. The rest of the visitors came from 20 states (not including Idaho) with 186 coming from Utah. The Museum also hosted visitors from Canada, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and Armenia. (Some visitors do not indicate their city or state when they sign in.)

Other visitors made appointments to tour the Museum during the months when it is closed.

The window display committee of Dotty Evanson, Sharon Harris, Janice Vaughan, and Hailey Sweeten created the spring and summer exhibits that featured kids’ games from the past. The smaller display window featured two wagon wheels supporting a sign with the Museum name, all created by Sharon Harris.

The ninth annual “Friends of the Museum” campaign had another successful year with 101 supporters of the Museum donating money to assist the Museum in its efforts to preserve the history of Malad and Oneida County.

The names of the donors at each level (Annual, Handcart, Covered Wagon, Stagecoach, and Steam Engine) are on a plaque in the Museum.

The Museum receives annual allocations from Malad City and Oneida County that allow the Museum to hire hosts and to pay for operation of the HVAC system.

Originally funded by grants from the Idaho Heritage Trust and the Rocky Mountain Power Foundation, the ongoing fabric preservation project is under the direction of Sarah Robbins. The storage rooms on the third floor were completed before the Museum opened in May, which meant that the clothing and quilt collections were taken upstairs for storage and for rotating displays on the main floors. The Mayor’s Youth Council with the help of Thatcher, Riggins, and Fenn Sweeten moved the massive collections upstairs, opening the mezzanine for the first time in three years.

Another grant from the Idaho Heritage Trust funded the ongoing conservation of several pioneer-era crayon portraits that have been added to the Museum’s outstanding collection.

Maps are available at the Museum to guide visitors to the historic markers located at 20 sites throughout downtown. Additional information about each site is available on the Museum’s website (www.oneidapioneermuseum.org), which is kept up to date by webmaster Liz Kent.

The Museum Board meets at least quarterly to discuss maintenance, operations and ways to improve the Museum. Board members are Chair Jean Thomas, Vice-Chair Bill Lewis, Secretary Janice Vaughan, Treasurer Julie Willie, Dotty Evanson, Sharon Harris, Joan Hawkins, Marvin Hess, Lorna Brignone, Sarah Robbins, Hailey Sweeten, and David Gilgen.

The following table indicates the number of visitors during the months when the Museum was officially open in 2024, compared to the past five years:

Oneida County Library Presents

GHOST NIGHT

Wednesday, October 23, 2024

Featuring Elizabeth Kent and John Olsen

6:30 p.m. ages 15 and older

Donations to the Museum of artifacts important to the history of Malad Valley and Oneida County are always welcome. Those wishing to donate an item to the Museum may contact any Board member. Donors will be asked to sign a Memorandum of Ownership to transfer permanent ownership to the Museum. All donations must be identified as to owner, use, and relationship to Oneida County.

Nancy Bailey with her mother Deloris Stuart.

Daniel Stuart’s “Ambassador for Peace” medal and case, which was presented to the museum.

Grandparents Only

Not recommended for parents or kids...

By Gramma Dot

Lucky Number 7 arrived this week. That’s the seventh grandchild. Sixth girl with only one boy in the bunch. She’s a beaut and we are all pleased as punch, especially her dad, Brad. However, the jury is still out as far as one member of the family is concerned. That’s Baby Blaire’s big sister, Mo. Morgan Ann is 20 months old, is used to being the apple of everyone’s eye and isn’t quite sure what to think of this little bundle.

We took Morgan to the hospital to meet her new sister. Brad met us in the lounge area and down the hall we went to Mom Jess and Baby Blaire’s room. Brad took Morgan over to the crib and she immediately wanted to see what was lying there. She reached for the baby, but got no response from little Blaire. Jess reached for Mo, and they snuggled for a few minutes. Then Jess picked up the baby and showed Morgan her new little sister close up. She demonstrated gentleness and talked to both of the girls. Morgan was interested for a minute or two then wanted down to hang out with her three older cousins who had come to see the baby as well.

We visited and the cousins each got to hold the little one. Morgan was watching closely and clearly identified as one of the ‘older’ kids now. She sat with the cousins and took a turn holding the baby. When it was time to leave, she said goodbye and left with us.

The next visit took place the fol-

ON THIS DAY

1814 London Beer Flood: Bursting vat at Veux & Company Brewery floods city streets with over 300,000 gallons of porter ale, killing eight, plus a possible ninth later from alcohol poisoning

1855 Bessemer steelmaking process patented by Henry Bessemer – revolutionizes manufacturing

1888 Thomas Edison files a patent for the Optical Phonograph (the first movie)

1919 Radio Corporation of America (RCA) is created as a subsidiary of General Electric

1933 Albert Einstein arrives in U.S. as a refugee from Nazi Germany

1972 Chuck Berry’s “My Ding-aling”, is #1

lowing day. Mom, dad and baby were now home, and we all went to visit. There was a pumpkin walk in Logan and Brad and Jess wanted to take Morgan and the cousins to see the pumpkins. I stayed home with Blaire. They were gone for a couple of hours and came back with pizza. Everyone was eating and visiting. Morgan was enjoying dipping her bread sticks and jabbering like she knew how to talk. Baby Blaire got a little fussy and Jess picked her up to nurse. She was slipping the baby under her shirt when Morgan caught a glimpse of that in her peripheral vision. She stopped mid-dunk, looked over at her mother putting that bundle into nursing mode. Morgan dropped the bread stick, jerked her bib off all in one fluid motion and lunged for her mom. Luckily, her seat belt was fastened on her bimbo because Jess and Blaire were across the room. Mo had taken everything in stride, but now a line had been crossed. She hadn’t nursed in months, but primal instinct kicked in and the bread sticks were forgotten. She wanted her mom. Jess sat Morgan right next to the nursing Blaire, got one of Morgan’s books out and began to read to her. Mo was happy.

It’s a Good Life when you understand the richness of a Good Book!

“You may have tangible wealth untold; Caskets of jewels and coffers of gold.

Richer than I you can never be— I had a Mother (and Dad) who read to me.”

---Strickland Gillilan

SCHOOL MENU

Malad Elementary Breakfast

Monday, October 21 - Cereal Assortment, Breakfast Burrito, Juice/Milk Tuesday, October 22 - Cereal Assortment, Morning Round, Juice/Milk Wednesday, October 23 - Cereal Assortment, Waffle, Juice/Milk Thursday, October 24 - Cereal Assortment, Apple Filled Donut, Juice/ Milk

Malad Middle Breakfast

Monday, October 21 - Cereal Assortment, Breakfast Bagel, Juice/Milk Tuesday, October 22 - Cereal Assortment, Oatmeal w/Fixins, Juice/Milk

Wednesday, October 23 - Cereal Assortment, Frudel, Juice/Milk Thursday, October 24 - Cereal Assortment, Mini Pancakes, Juice/Milk

Malad High Breakfast

Monday, October 21 - Cereal Assortment, Breakfast Bagel, Juice/Milk Tuesday, October 22 - Cereal Assortment, Oatmeal w/Fixins, Juice/Milk Wednesday, October 23 - Cereal Assortment, Frudel, Juice/Milk Thursday, October 24 - Cereal Assortment, Mini Pancakes, Juice/Milk

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

Malad Elementary Lunch

Monday, October 21 – Cheeseburger, Baked Fries, Food Choice –Carrot Sticks or Mandarin Oranges Tuesday, October 22 – Hot Dog on a Bun, Baked Beans, Food Choice –

Curlew Senior Citizens’ Menu

Every meal served with Juice/ Milk/Coffee & Salad Bar

Oct. 22 - Hamburgers, French Fries, Green Beans, Fruit, Dessert

Oct. 24 - Chicken Enchiladas, Spanish Rice, Corn, Breadstick, Fruit, Dessert

BIRTHDAYS

Corn or Peaches

Wednesday, October 23 – Chicken Tenders, Mashed Potatoes w/Gravy, Roll, Food Choice – Green Beans or Fruit Cocktail

Thursday, October 24 – Chicken Nuggets, Sun Chips or Fish Crackers, Food Choice – Celery Sticks or Peaches

Malad Middle Lunch

Monday, October 21 – Chili Dog, Tator Tots, Salad Bar, Food Choice –Celery Sticks or Fruit Cocktail

Tuesday, October 22 – Homestyle

Mashed Potato Bowl, Roll, Salad Bar, Food Choice – Corn or Pears

Wednesday, October 23 – Ravioli, Garlic Bread, Salad Bar, Food Choice – Green Beans or Peaches

Thursday, October 24 – Chicken Drumsticks, Breadstick, Salad Bar, Food Choice – Baked Beans or Orange

Malad High Lunch

Monday, October 21 – Chili Dog, Tator Tots, Salad Bar, Food Choice –Celery Sticks or Fruit Cocktail

Tuesday, October 22 – Homestyle Mashed Potato Bowl, Roll, Salad Bar, Food Choice – Corn or Pears

Wednesday, October 23 – Ravioli, Garlic Bread, Salad Bar, Food Choice – Green Beans or Peaches

Thursday, October 24 – Chicken Drumsticks, Breadstick, Salad Bar, Food Choice – Baked Beans or Orange

Malad Senior Citizens’ Menu

Every meal served with Juice/

Milk/Coffee

Oct. 18 - Broccoli Cheddar Soup, Tuna Sandwiches, Fruit Salad, Dessert

Oct. 23 - Zesty Italian Casserole, Salad Bar, Peaches, Dessert

1987 U.S. First Lady Nancy Reagan undergoes a modified radical mastectomy

1988 Phillip Morris announces $11 billion tender offer for Kraft

1995 Keith Moore sentenced to 6 years for robbing Sting of $9 million

2006 The United States population reaches 300 million

2007 The Dalai Lama receives the Unites States Congressional Gold Medal

2019 The ‘Blob’, mysterious yellow slime organism (physarum polycephalum) with 720 sexes, moves and can solve problems, to go on display at the Paris Zoological Park

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MAIELI’S THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE – Neck or Whiplash Issues or for just a great massage. Call Maieli Murray (626) 337 - 0772 (1-52)

ANNOUNCEMENTS, MALAD AA/NA MEETINGS, Tuesday and Thursday at 8:00 p.m., Saturday, 7:00 p.m., Call: Rick M. 208-7663584; Gary B. 435-230-3734; Jack H. 208-830-7371; or Kirk S. 208241-2297; or AA Hotline 208-2351444. (1-52)

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FREE TRAVEL TRAILER IN SAMARIA - Call David (Dee) Zundel for more info. 435-669-7126

NEWS OF RECORD

ONEIDA COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

Mary Murphy, Malad, driving with expired license, $44.50, costs $56.50 Maysi P Tubbs, Malad, unlawful overtaking and passing school bus, $300.00, costs $56.50 MALAD CITY

William F Jackson, Leeds, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50 IDAHO STATE POLICE

Cody S Benintendi, Pocatello, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50

Houston Jerry Brown, Central, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50

Evan Alexander Muir, Idaho Falls, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50 Jesus Alfred Reyes Contreras, Pocatello, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50

Guillermo Rodriguez Morales, Paquita, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50

Faith Rebekah Ryan, Farmington, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50

BRAIN TEASERS

LOOKING BACK

5 YEARS AGO (2019)

The Robert and Lois Hess yard was nominated as a Malad City Yard of the Month, and even though it is late in the year, the city would like to recognize this home.

The yard is always well kept and attractive, not only this year but for as long as the family has lived in the home located at 175 North 100 West, and that has been a lot of years!

On Saturday, October 12, 105 of the approximate 200 posterity of Rene Deschamps, gathered at the Malad Senior Center to celebrate his 95th birthday.

Rene turned 95 on October 8, 2019. It was reported that of the 105 present were children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Rene and his wife, Melba, who passed away in 2001, had nine children, Dennis, Merlin, Tom, Mark, Mike, Sue Ann, Brenda, Rosalie and Debbie.

The day was spent visiting with Rene and enjoying a birthday dinner.

Despite blowing snow and winter like conditions, the Malad High School cross-country team competed at the Firth Cross Country Invitational on Wednesday, October 9. As the bus neared Firth, the falling snow increased. When the bus arrived, the runners were met with blowing snow. Luckily, the runners had dressed for the weather and were prepared for the wintry conditions.

10 YEARS AGO (2014)

The Lady Dragons are ready to fight their way through the 2A Fifth District Volleyball Tournament, hoping to keep their top seed and earn another trip to the State Volleyball Tournament. Playing for the Lady Dragons in the tournament are Taber Paskett, Taya Thorpe, Bailey Hill, Paityn Tripp, Jordan Hawkes, Lindsay Sorensen, Karsyn Willie, Hanah Peterson, Rylee Tripp, Bailey Wise, Emmah Peterson, Sami Williams, and Natalie Jensen. Coaching the Lady Dragons is Camie Tripp

The Oneida Crisis Center’s Purple Picnic to raise awareness for domestic violence was a great success. Everyone who came enjoyed great company and a delicious lunch. Crisis Center members are Sue Evans (Board President), Holly Llewellyn (Advocate), Teresa Tubbs (Advocate), Carol Caulford (Executive Director).

The Local Highway Technical Assistance Council (LHTAC) as Road Scholars recognized Oneida County Road Crew members Scott Blaisdell and Lin Higley on Tuesday, October 14.

15 YEARS AGO (2009)

Reigning over Malad High School Homecoming activities for 2009 are King and Queen Caleb Bennett and Meagen Lish. Representing the school as Prince and Princess are Brayden Hill and Ashlen Clark. The Duke and Duchess for this year will be Tallen Boyer and Karen Cudney.

Kathy Ray has been appointed by the County Commission to serve as the chairman of Oneida’s CCC (Complete Count Committees) and is now in the process of putting the volunteer organization together on a local level.

The Malad City Volunteer Fire Department recently elected new officers to serve for a two-year term. They are Fire Chief Ray Davis; Vice Chief Jerry Thomas and Secretary/Treasurer Todd Jones.

Rusty Jones was hired as a deputy with the Oneida County Sheriff’s Office.

The Malad High School Lady Dragons are ready for the district volleyball tournament this week. This year’s Lady Dragons include Karen Cudney, Kayla Thomas, Meagen Lish, Hope Murray, Laci Lavaka, Stephanie Johnson, Ashley Bercier, Jerika Snyder and Beth Blaisdell.

20 YEARS AGO (2004)

Men in the Malad Stake got a quilting lesson from the ladies at a recent Quilting Bee held to make quilts for the LDS Humanitarian Center in Salt Lake City. Pictured with some of those taking part were J. Wesley Crowther, Diana and Dan Marteeny, Robert and Aileen Fish, Barbara Waldron, Larry Thomas, Eurada Daniels, Joe Daniels and Max Neal.

Dr. Lawrence Knudsen will give a book review at the Oneida County Library. Dr. Knudsen has authored five books; four are beginning volumes of “The Clock Struck” mystery series. The Eighth Grade Football team

20 YEARS AGO (2004) Men in the Malad Stake got a quilting lesson from the ladies at a recent Quilting Bee, held to make quilts for the LDS Humanitarian Center in Salt Lake City. Items donated to the Center are sent worldwide to help people in need. Pictured, clockwise from 8 o’clock, are J. Wesley Crowther, Diana and Dan Marteeny, Robert and Aileen Fish, Barbara Waldron, Larry Thomas, Euarda Daniels, Joe Daniels and Max Neal.

claimed the District Championship for the second year in a row, going undefeated. This team included the following: Joshua Wray, Gene Bullcreek, R.J. Cudney, Blake Jenkins, Trevor Thorpe, Hyrum Balzer, Devin Skidmore, Zach Starr, Travis Smith, Danny Shaw, Kelly Daniels, Gavin Hoskins, Jordan Willie, Blake Harrison, Marty Galindo, Cody Cottom, Joshua Crisler, Mike Evans, Dylan Murphy, Jordan Williams, Mike Williams and Jade Clark. They are coached by Wade Peacock and Brad Thorpe.

The Seventh Grade Football team surprised their opponents, finishing their first competitive season 6-0 and winning the district championship. The team included Dan Cornia, Justin Cooke, Kaden Goddard, Dylan Estep, Sean Fuhriman, Matt Williams, Kyle Davis, Riker Carter, Brady Daniels, Conway Tapp, Caleb Bennett, Robbie Dorius, Jacob Ihler, Brian Bischoff, Brad Evanson, Braeden Anderson, Tallen Boyer, Jordan Hansen, Brayden Hill and Jordan Schwartz. They are coached by Wade Peacock and Brad Thorpe.

30 YEARS AGO (1994)

Jennalyn Parry of Malad City has been selected to attend the National Young Leaders Conference in Washington, D.C. Jennalyn is a Senior at Malad High School and will be among 350 outstanding National Scholars attending the conference from across America.

The Lady Dragons volleyball team is gearing up for the District Tournament in Aberdeen. Teammates are Christa Evans, Jami Woodmancy, Quinette Smith, LaVonne Jensen, Megen Williams, Jennifer Hess, Kim Wittman, Beverly Bott, Jenny Hawkins and Sherri Rindlisbacher. Coach of the Lady Dragons is Roslyn Brimhall.

Elder David Austin Williams will be honored at a farewell in the First Ward Chapel on October 16. He will enter the mission home prior to his leaving for the Oregon–Portland Mission.

Pictured were the recipients of Special Awards at the 4-H Awards Night, on October 4th they were Emily Allen, Chanda Asay, Lexie Sullivan, Lynsey Firth, Emily Christiansen, Melissa Tubbs, Janet Tubbs, Mindy Griffiths, Emily John, Bobbie Phillips, Alex Panting, Elizabeth Tubbs, Rochelle Panting, Jennifer Hess and Patrick Hess.

The Malad harriers will be heading off to the District Cross County meet at the Lava Golf Course. Pictured were Chris Hess, Kip Price, Tim Jenkins, T.D. Price, Tyson Daniels, Errol King, Chris Jones, Bryson Nalder, Jeremy Wakley, Justin Healy, David Crowther, Ryan Jacobsen, Adrian Butler, Kyle Jones, Brett Mills, Doug Mills, Nathan Jones, Wade Christophersen and Clint Price.

The Girls Cross Country team is coming on strong and will be ready for District. They are Linda Rice, Jamie Scouten, Trissa Price, Mandy Blaisdell, Krista Braegger, Tara Jones and Dixie Scott.

40 YEARS AGO (1984)

Pictured on the front page of The Idaho Enterprise is the vocal group, “Four Seasons”, Cherry Creek style, Donald Vaughan as (Bob); Jessie Ross Smith, Sr. as (Nick); Glenn Price as (Tommy) and Owen Ward as (Frankie Vallie). The four performed as the “Four Seasons” at the Malad L.D.S. Stake Center, Saturday, October 13. The 50s and 60s Dance was sponsored

by the Cherry Creek Ward.

Carla Williams was unanimously accepted as the new Clerk for the Board and Business Manager to the Oneida County School District.

Winners of the bicycles, which were given to the boy and girl who raised the most money during the Cystic Fibrosis Bike-A-Thon, were John Ward and Heather Hansen.

Selected, as Idaho Enterprise’s Dragon Defensive Player of the Week is sophomore Chad Hess. Chad rolled up 6 unassisted tackles and 12 assists in the game between the Dragons and the Grace Grizzlies.

Brett Daniels, a senior, has been named Idaho Enterprise’s Offensive Player of the Week for his poised performance in the Dragons wins over the Grace Grizzlies. Daniels had some very impressive statistics as he connected on 12 of 20 passing attempts for 179 yards.

William “Bill” Facer, son of Lyde W. and Roma Facer, is a member of the Ricks College 1984-1985 football squad.

50 YEARS AGO (1974)

Jill Ward has been listed in the 1973-1974 edition of “Who’s Who Among American High School Students.” Jill is the daughter of Jon and Carolyn Ward.

Don Paul Schwartz will enter the Salt Lake LDS Mission Home prior to leaving for the Texas San Antonio LDS Mission. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Rex Schwartz.

Gregg Christoffersen, who returned recently from the LDS South German Mission, gave his mission report at the Malad Fourth Ward Sacrament meeting.

Two Malad boys placed in the zone competition of the “Punt Pass and Kick” contest at Idaho Falls. Barry Daniels placed second in the 12-year old division and Clair Neal took third in the 13-year old division. Others competing from here in the contest sponsored locally by Lewis-Sperry Ford, were David Nielsen, Terry Williams and Rex Williams.

Modern Woodman of America’s Junior Service Club met at the Malad Bowl. President Jill Thomas conducted the meeting and introduced Connie Thomas as the new Vice-President. Games were played with prizes going to Staci Ekstrom, Craig Jensen, Diane Davis and Jill Thomas. Door prize winners were Craig Jensen and

Ronda Price.

Mike Jones, Kelly Fuhriman and Jim Christensen, delegates from the Malad Chapter of Future Farmers of America chapter, are attending the National FFA convention in Kansas City, Missouri. Lois Buehler, Malad, has recently pledged Alpha Chi Omega sorority at Utah State University. She is one of 101 girls pledging the three USU sororities.

60 YEARS AGO (1964)

RM/2 Steve Hill arrived home to spend a 30-day leave with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Matt Hill. Steve, who is stationed aboard the USS Taylor, will report to Pearl Harbor at the expiration of his leave. His ship will join the fleet for a WestPac cruise of six months duration.

Class officers elected at Malad Junior High School this past week are as follows: Ninth Grade – Randy Williams, president; Jill Bolingbroke, vice president; Randy Jones, secretary-treasurer. Eight Grade – Verlin Williams, president; Paul Jones, vice president; Margaret Mary Evans, secretary-treasurer. Seventh Grade – Tim Edwards, president; Darhl Jones, vice president; Julie Hess, secretary-treasurer.

Malad Junior High School student body officers are Steven Facer, president; Kim Hartvigsen, vice president; Cindy Davis, secretary-treasurer; Wendy Hess, historian; Brad Price, business manager; Janice Jones, cheer leader.

Sheriff John A. Evans, “Big Jack”, will be leaving office after 22-years as Oneida County Sheriff. Sheriff Evans was elected to his first term in 1942 and has served continuously since then. Sheriff Evans has served in the same office longest of any elected police officer in the State of Idaho. Retiring with him will be his deputy, Arthur T. Williams, who has served 17 1/2 years. Affectionately known as “Little Arthur,” the name applied years ago to distinguish him from his father. More than 15-million World War II veterans on the Veterans Administration rolls at the close of Fiscal Year 1964 averaged 45 years of age. 70 YEARS AGO (1954)

Six advanced and semi-advanced dancing pupils of Pat and Kay Wiggens went to Salt Lake City to receive special instruction from Melvin Kaiser and Evelyn LeMoine, national instructions of the national Association of Dance and Affiliated Artists. Pupils eligible for the special instruction are Keren Jones, Vickie Sue John, Cub Halliday, Sharon Blaisdell, Camille Talbot and Kathleen Jones.

Initiation for new members of the Malad High Girls’ Athletic Association was held at the home of Sally Smith. Initiates are Verlaine Smith, Kathleen Brodie, Colleen Dives, Carol Blaisdell, Sharon Kent, Judy Jones, Shirley Swenson, Gloria Harris, Helen Pingle, Erma Jean Dorius, Marilyn Griffiths, Lois Kern, Margene Williams, Shirley Williams, Lugene Peterson, Kay Reese, Marilyn Reed, Kathleen Smith, Ann Ward, Diane Gribble and DeAnn Thomas. Officers are Verlaine Smith, president; Barbara Parry, vice president; Kathleen Brodie, secretary. Pfc. William E. Neal, U.S. Marines, who is stationed at Bridgeport, California, spent Saturday and Sunday with his wife at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Dale Evans.

30 YEARS AGO (1994). RECIPIENTS OF SPECIAL AWARDS at the 4-H Awards Night, October 4th, get together for a. photo. They are: (Front, L-R) Emily Allen, Chanda Asay, Lexie Sullivan, Lynsey Firth, and Emily Christiansen. (Row 2) Melissa Tubbs, Janet Tubbs, Mindy Griffiths, Emily John and Bobbie Phillips. (Row 3) Alex Panting, Elizabeth Tubbs, Rochelle Panting, Jennifer Hess and Patrick Hess.

Idaho Constitutional Amendment HJR 5

Legislative Council’s Statement of Meaning, Purpose, and Result to Be Accomxplished

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 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.

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IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE SIXTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF THE STATE OF IDAHO, IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF ONEIDA

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF STEPHEN B. HILL, Deceased.

CASE NO. CV36-24-0123

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

(I.C. § 15-3-801)

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Claims must be presented to the undersigned at the address indicated, and filed with the Clerk of the Court.

DATED this 17th day of September, 2024.

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In the Matter of the Estate of:

Case No. CV36-24-0133

DAVID A. EDLEFSEN, NOTICE TO CREDITORS Deceased.

NOTICE IS HEREBY

GIVEN that Analee Serena has been appointed personal representative of the abovenamed decedent. All persons having claims against the decedent or the estate are required to present their claims within four (4) months after the date of the first publication of this Notice or said claims will be forever barred.

Claims must be presented to the undersigned at the address indicated and filed with the Clerk of the Court.

DATED this ____ day of October, 2024.

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Attorney for Personal Representative

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

PUBLIC HEARING

ONEIDA COUNTY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION

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Legal notice is hereby given that the ONEIDA PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION will hold a public hearing on November 6,2024, at 6:00 P.M. at Oneida County Event Center to consider the following:

APPLICATION #: 24-0038

By Matilda Charles

APPLICATION BY: Oneida County Planning and Zoning Commission

PROJECT SUMMARY: Oneida County Planning and Zoning Commission proposes amendments to the Oneida County Development Code

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ELAINE M. ALBRETSEN, Deceased.

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Modify Chapter 4, Article G-4H: Recreational Vehicles (RV) Used As Living Quarters: Clarify that a dwelling unit permit must be active, and to extend the number of extensions allowed

NOTICE OF ENLARGEMENT OF WATER RIGHT

The following claim to water right has been filed in the Bear River Basin Adjudication as an enlargement to existing water rights under Idaho Code §421426.

Water Right: 13-8858

WESTON CREEK IRRIGATION CO PO BOX 1 WESTON ID 83286-0001

SOURCE: WESTON CREEK TRIB TO: BEAR RIVER PRIORITY DATE: 12/31/1999

POINT OF DIVERSION: T15S

R37E S15 NWSE T15S R37E S14 NWSW T16S R38E S16 NENW T16S R38E S13 SWSW T16S R38E S13 SESW

PURPOSE OF USE: IRRIGATION, IRRIGATION FROM STORAGE, IRRIGATION STORAGE

PLACE OF USE: Place of use is within the boundary of WESTON CREEK IRRIGATION CO pursuant to Section 43-323, Idaho Code.

This right is for an enlargement of 387 acres within the total 8731 acres recommended.

The water right will be subject to all prior water rights. Those asserting injury from the enlargement may file petitions with the Director, Idaho Department of Water Resources, Preston Field Office 325 E 600 S, Suite 300, Preston, ID 83263 on or before November 18th, 2024.

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Request for Proposals for Grant Administration Services

The City of Malad is requesting proposals for services from qualified consultants to assist the city in fund administration and compliance for the City’s flood mitigation projects. Proposed services include applying for, obtaining and managing, State and Federal funds including but not limited to FEMA Flood Mitigation Projects and Idaho Office of Emergency Management project requirements.

A Copy of the RFP can be obtained by emailing maladcityid@gmail.com or at Malad City Hall, 59 Bannock Street, Malad, ID 83252.

Proposals will be evaluated and ranked on the following criteria. The maximum point value of each criterion is shown in parentheses:

Capability to Perform Project (25 pts.)

Relevant Project Experience (25 pts.)

Qualifications of Project Team (25 pts.)

Project Approach and Schedule (25 pts.)

Selection Committee Interview (Optional) (30 pts.)

Proposal must be received by the city either electronically to maladcityid@gmail.com or to Malad City Hall, 59 Bannock Street, Malad, ID 83252. no later than 12:00pm November 1th, 2024.

Identify the "City of Malad Flood Mitigation ProjectGrant Administration Services Proposal" on the subject line of the email or on the outside of the sealed package.

Medicare for 2025

The City reserves the right to reject any and all proposals.

Joan Hawkins, Mayor City of Malad #5667-10-17-24-24-T2

If you have a Medicare Advantage plan and make changes, they will take effect on Jan. 1, 2025.

If you have a Medicare Advantage plan, you cannot also have a supplemental plan. Deciding between the original Medicare, an Advantage plan and a supplemental can be one of the toughest decisions about being on Medicare, and your answer will be determined by your own health status and your expectations about the coming year.

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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.

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 IS HEREBY GIVEN that Sherrie L. Thomas and Mylene M. Jones have been appointed Co-Personal Representatives of the abovenamed decedent. All persons having claims against the decedent, or the estate are required to present their claims within four (4) months after the date of the first publication of this Notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must be presented to the undersigned at the address indicated and filed with the Clerk of the Court.

Dated this 7th day of October, 2024

R. Brett Evanson Address: 885 E. Pineview Lane Malad, Idaho 83252 Telephone: (435) 881-2882 #5662-10-10-17-24-24-T3

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Add Chapter 8 to Development Code 2022-0801 for Agricultural Protection Act Proposed amendments may be found on the Oneida County Website.

You are invited to attend the Public Hearing and offer comments for consideration.

WRITTEN COMMENTS regarding this application must be received by the Oneida County Planning and Zoning office, no later than five (5) business days prior to the public hearing, October 30, 2024. 30 North 100 West Malad City Idaho.

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Have you made your Medicare decisions yet for 2025? The period for open enrollment runs from Oct. 15 to Dec. 7, and by now you should have received your 2025 handbook “Medicare & You” if you’re already signed up. Between Oct. 15 and Dec. 7 you can make any changes to your existing plans, such as a different Part D drug plan or a new Medicare Advantage plan. Some things to keep in mind about Medicare: If you have a Medicare Advantage plan and make changes, they will take effect on Jan. 1, 2025. If you have a Medicare Advantage plan, you cannot also have a supplemental plan. Deciding between the original Medicare, an Advantage plan and a supplemental can be one of the toughest decisions about being on Medicare, and your answer will be determined by your own health status and your expectations about the coming year. Advantage plans can give you lots of benefits you won’t get from original Medicare, such as vision and dental — but a supplemental plan will help with medical costs and pick up what Medicare doesn’t. An Advantage plan will cover everything original Medicare covers, but each plan is different and you’ll be limited to a network. Supplemental plans also vary, but often pick up the 20% of the costs that original Medicare doesn’t, as well as the co-pays or deductibles, and you can choose your own doctor. A plan might cost you several hundred dollars per month, and you’re required to have original Medicare as well. Confused? You’re not alone. If you need help deciding between the original Medicare, a Medicare Advantage plan or a supplemental plan with original Medicare, do your homework and consider asking for advice. You can call Medicare (800-633-4227), or you can call the State Health Insurance Assistance Program (www.shiphelp. org) in your area. © 2024 King Features Synd., Inc.

Confused? You’re not alone. If you need help deciding between the original Medicare, a Medicare Advantage plan or a supplemental plan with original Medicare, do your homework and consider asking for advice. You can call Medicare (800-633-4227), or you can call the State Health Insurance Assistance Program (www.shiphelp. org) in your area. © 2024 King Features Synd., Inc.

BOWLING RESULTS

Advantage plans can give you lots of benefits you won’t get from original Medicare, such as vision and dental — but a supplemental plan will help with medical costs and pick up what Medicare doesn’t. An Advantage plan will cover everything original Medicare covers, but each plan is different and you’ll be limited to a network. Supplemental plans also vary, but often pick up the 20% of the costs that original Medicare doesn’t, as well as the co-pays or deductibles, and you can choose your own doctor. A plan might cost you several hundred dollars per month, and you’re required to have original Medicare as well. Confused? You’re not alone. If you need help deciding between the original Medicare, a Medicare Advantage plan or a supplemental plan with original Medicare, do your homework and consider asking for advice. You can call Medicare (800-633-4227), or you can call the State Health Insurance Assistance Program (www.shiphelp. org) in your area.

OBITUARIES

Edna Catherine (Hill) Ekstrom

October 25, 1934 ~ October 7, 2024

Edna Catherine (Hill) Ekstrom peacefully passed away on October 7, 2024, at the age of 89, surrounded by her family in Providence, Utah. Born on October 25, 1934, in St. John, Oneida, Idaho, she was the youngest of six children born to Thomas Nelson Hill and Helen Turner Hill. Edna attended school in Malad, Idaho, where she graduated from Malad as Valedictorian of her class.

Edna cherished her childhood on the family ranch, working alongside her father and developing a strong work ethic. She had a deep love for horses, particularly her horse SeaBiscuit, and a fondness for her yellow tabby cats, all affectionately named Jeremiah.

On June 21, 1952, Edna married her beloved sweetheart, Grant LaRoy Ekstrom. They were later sealed for time and eternity in the Idaho Falls Temple on April 15, 1960. Together, they were blessed with six children.

A devoted member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Edna faithfully served in numerous callings, including Primary President, Young Women’s President, Relief Society President, and Compassionate Service Leader. Alongside her husband, she served in the Idaho Falls Temple for over 13 years, finding joy in serving others and fostering a spirit of love and compassion.

Edna had a wide array of hobbies that reflected her zest for life, including gardening and her roses, painting, crafting, sewing, camping, and cooking. Above all, she found her greatest joy in being with her family, and she was well known for her selfless service to both her community and her loved ones.

During her professional career, Edna worked for the Soil Conservation Survey and Caribou National Forest, where she formed many lasting friendships.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her brothers Lyle and Gerald Hill, her sisters Helen (McDaniel), Mildred (Hancock), and Bes -

sie (Nelson), her husband Grant, her sons Kenneth Alan and William Grant, and her granddaughter Jessica Mary Monson. Edna is survived by her remaining children, Catherine Ann (Durham), Scott Lee (Cheryl), Karen Lynn (Craig) Monson, Michelle Ruth (David) Parks, Elsie (Kenneth) Ekstrom, 23 grandchildren, 52 great grandchildren, 4 great-great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at the Rapid Creek Building of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, located at 801 North Rapid Creek Rd, Inkom, Idaho, on October 19, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. A viewing for family and friends will be held at the Rapid Creek Building on North Rapid Creek Road on October 18, 2024, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., with an additional viewing prior to the funeral services from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Graveside services will follow at the St. John Cemetery, St. John, Idaho.

The family extends their heartfelt gratitude to the staff of Cache Valley Assisted Living Center in Providence, Utah, for their kindness, patience, and compassionate care during Edna’s final days. They would also like to thank the doctors, nurses, and medical teams who provided her with exceptional care over the years.

Fish and Game Corner

Fish and Game investigating dumped Elk meat

On September 30, Idaho Fish and Game Senior Conservation Officer

Kolby White received a call from an archery hunter who had discovered four quarters of a harvested elk alongside a road near Geneva in Bear Lake County.

Officer White investigated the report and confirmed that the quarters had been dumped on US Forest Service Road 148 at the Dry Creek Motorized Trailhead near Dip Creek.

“Someone went through a lot of work to get the meat all the way to the road just to let it rot. Some of the quarters were still in game bags,” said White. “It’s possible that the person made a mistake with meat care, especially with this unseasonably warm weather, and they simply dumped the meat after they realized it had spoiled.”

Regardless of why the meat was discarded on the side of the road, it is considered waste of game which is illegal. The responsibility of a hunter is to remove the required portions of meat from a game animal and then properly care for that meat to prevent spoilage.

White said that if a hunter accidentally wastes meat through improper care, he or she should contact Idaho Fish and Game to report it. “It is never acceptable to just dump spoiled meat or a carcass on the side of the road,” said White.

If anyone has any information regarding this case or any wildlife violation, please contact Officer Kolby White in Montpelier at 208-204-3921 or the Citizens Against Poaching hotline at 1-800-632-5999. Callers may

remain anonymous and those with information leading to an arrest are eligible for rewards.

For information about proper big game meat care, pick up a meat-care brochure from your nearest Idaho Fish and Game office.

Tips for Hunting in Warmer

Weather

Some early season hunting opportunities have already begun in Idaho, with additional archery seasons and moose hunts starting in September. While early season hunts can provide an excellent opportunity to harvest a big game animal, warm weather brings additional challenges when it comes to properly caring for game meat to prevent it from spoiling, especially when dealing with larger animals like moose and elk.

The key to preserving meat in hot weather is to begin the cooling process as quickly as possible. Meat spoils the quickest around the ball joints in the hip and underneath the front shoulders. Your harvest should be immediately skinned, reduced to quarters, and quickly transported to cold storage. In larger animals it may even be necessary to make some cuts in between muscles to the bone to allow heat to escape. Larger muscle masses take a long time to cool, and meat can spoil in a matter of hours if heat cannot escape. Failure to cool meat down fast enough may result in what is commonly referred to as bone souring. Bone souring is caused by an explosion of bacteria, typically near the bones, that gives the meat a pungent aroma and foul taste. Once bone souring has oc-

Robert Leigh Harrison

June 23, 2024

Robert Leigh Harrison passed away on June 23, 2023.

Bob was born to Leigh Nephi Harrison and Afton Beckstead Harrison in Malad City, Idaho. He was the oldest of three sons, and his brothers are Jack and Allen. He enjoyed life on the family farm as a child and continued farming well into retirement.

Bob graduated from Malad High School where he excelled in basketball, baseball, and track. He attended Albion State Normal School and then Idaho State College for a year before joining the Navy. Upon return from the Navy, he attended Utah State University, where he graduated with a degree in agronomy. While attending college he married Kay Tovey and had four children: Jeanette, Dan, Steve, and Jackie. They later divorced.

Bob worked for the Idaho State Transportation Department for 35 years. He was an avid outdoorsman that enjoyed hunting and fishing. Bob also had a passion for rodeo.

He married Marjory Cecile Hughes on February 29, 1992 (leap year), and only had to buy an anniversary gift every four years. Together they enjoyed years of successful horse racing. Bob’s longtime trainer and friend Heath Hillman was also by his side for 30 years, and they most recently

won races in New Mexico, California, and the Governor’s Cup in Wyoming.

Bob always said, “Stay happy”, so now we are saying “Happy trails to you. We love you!”

A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at 11:30 am at the Malad City Cemetery, Malad, Idaho.

Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at www.wilksfuneralhomes.com

Luke Schow earns Order of the Arrow

curred, there is no way to salvage or reverse it.

Hunters have a legal and ethical obligation to properly care for game meat they harvest. Allowing game meat to spoil will not only result in lost meat, but the hunter may also be cited for wasting game. Having a plan in place before you harvest in warm weather will help you end up with a freezer full of quality meat, instead of the heartache of spoiled meat.

Additional tips for meat care include:

Meat can spoil overnight- When an animal is harvested in the evening, it still needs to be found, cleaned, and processed as quickly as possible. Keep in mind that the ground is a great insulator. The elevated part of the carcass might cool slightly, but the bottom-side will retain heat and sometimes spoil if left overnight.

Have ice available- If you’re making a relatively short trip from the field to home or field to camp, fill the body cavity of an unskinned pronghorn or deer with ice bags to help cool it. But beware, body heat can remain in the thickest parts of the animal, such as the hindquarters, and stuffing with ice is only a temporary measure. You should not rely on ice alone in the body cavity of larger animals like elk or moose, which will require skinning and additional cutting to allow heat to escape. For longer trips, blocked ice in a quality cooler will last much longer than cubed ice.

Don’t hang meat if it’s too hot- It is safer to skin, quarter, and put the meat on ice rather than hang it in fluctuating

temperatures. A large cooler will hold most or all of a deer that’s been quartered, or an elk that has been cut into smaller pieces. Remember to leave evidence of sex and species, as per rules found on page 102 of the big game rules booklet.

Find a meat processor- It is becoming more common for hunters to take animals into a processing facility rather that butcher the meat at home. Knowing where the nearest meat processing facilities are located and their hours of operation will make it much easier to get meat taken care of quickly. Some meat processors only accept game animals at certain times of the year and space may be limited, so it never hurts to make a phone call before you go hunting. Protect the meat from insects- In temperatures below 40 degrees, flies are rarely a problem, but in higher temperatures, flies are your enemy. Game bags are essential to keep meat free of flies and clean as well. In warm weather, always bag skinned meat immediately. It is far easier to keep meat clean than it is to remove fly eggs, hair, dirt, grass, and pine needles later.

Use water carefully- There are conflicting views about washing down a big game animal with water after it is skinned. Most professional meat processors agree that using clean, cold water to remove animal hair and dirt is a good practice if the carcass air dries quickly so that the water does not encourage bacterial growth. A cold-water spray can also hasten the cooling process.

Edna Catherine (Hill) Ekstrom

Robert Leigh Harrison

Luke Schow was recently inducted into the Order of the Arrow, the national honor society for the Boy Scouts of American. Luke is the son of Brent and Candis Schow. Luke serves as the Senior Patrol Leader for Troop 1776 and is expected to earn his Eagle rank next year.

ONEIDA COUNTY WEEKLY EVENTS

City Council Report October

City Clerk City Clerk Susan Wittman spoke to the council about an ongoing safety issue that has been a concern within the city for quite a while. She explained to the council that instances of pedestrians almost being hit by vehicles on 100 W were enough to cause concern and require action. The issue has been discussed in the past. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd West are areas coming off Bannock Street that are particularly dangerous. On 300 W, she and others have observed the traffic and found that there were concerns with vehicles not being mindful of pedestrians, and that the weeds needed to be mowed in order to improve visibility.

Chief Deputy Doug Williams spoke to the council about how the signage was frustrating. According to Williams, “we can’t enforce the school zones” because the signage is not up to federal requirements.

The clerk clarified that this would be a temporary fix until the full grant for the school zone funding can be completed. She feels that the stop sign should be moved farther south of the intersection on 1 west.

Sheriff Arne Jones noted that the most effective signs are the ones that show the driver’s speed. “You could maybe pick 4 or 5 of our most troubled spots and put them there.” There was general agreement among members of the council that those signs (which display the driver’s current speed and indicate whether it is above the posted limit) are effective at slowing drivers down. The cost of such signs was presumed to be significant.

Camille from Forsgren clarified that the LHTAC (Local Highway Technical Assistance Council) grant won’t be spendable until Sept 30, 2025 with regard to signs.

Councilmember Tyrell Neal stated that he felt that the council needed to do something, as the issue had been raised many times by the clerk, law enforcement, and members of the community. Doug Williams suggested that he would speak with Superintendent Jon Abrams about whether there may be school district or other funds for pedestrian safety.

It was moved to allocate $3378.42 for crosswalk signs to help mitigate the problem until a more complete solution could be arranged. The motion was approved.

Engineer

Camille Miller from Forsgren spoke to the council about the grants that are in place, as well as those which will be upcoming or are in the process.

She explained the Bannock Street project, which started in 2017 with an STP Rural grant. The original scope was to fix flooding and Bannock Street to the tracks. The project got cut to 300 W due to cost. The project includes sidewalk/curb and gutter, catch basins and piping. During the initial studies, the engineers found that there was not a discharge location. Forsgren asked LHTAC to pay to get pipe across street, but LHTAC reported that they could

only go to where their environmental clearance went.

The city then applied for a FEMA grant, which includes a detention basin and the remainder of the outflow pipe. The design on that project is just starting. The city then applied for the TAP (Transportation Alternatives Program) grant, to extend past 300 W to 500 W.

The city then applied for an ITD (Idaho Transportation Department) grant to fix the roadway from 300 W to 500 W, followed by a grant from the Forest Service. “We knew we were creating a park at the detention basin. We thought we could use some new trees there.”

The city applied for 2 million dollars, but was awarded 1 million. Just recently, the city was awarded an LRIP grant for asphalt overlay, and an STP Rural Grant 2.

“They all kind of built on each other,” Camille. “As we go along, we keep saying ok, we need this, to make the project most effective.”

Miller then went through the schedule and process for each of the grants, many of which overlap with one another. A discussion of the various funding schedules and payments was undertaken with Terrill Schwartz, City Treasurer.

The majority of the grants relate either directly or indirectly to the Bannock Street project. As a result, Miller would like to schedule a meeting for the public to overview the project timeline with residents. “My idea is that I want to invite everyone on Bannock street who’s going to be affected to come to a public meeting,” Miller said. She stated that she envisioned one meeting before the bids are in, then another one when the LID needs to go in. An LID (Local Improvement District) cost of $25/foot was suggested by Schwartz for those properties in the plan area.

A location and time for the meeting will be calendared down the road, with a potential date of November 13. A mailer and paper advertising will need to be done by way of public information, especially as some of the people live outside the county during the winter months.

LRIP grant applications are due by Dec 5. In previous years, city has been awarded construction funds through the grant. This year, the city will go for signs. Up to $30k can be used for sign projects through the grant.

Sheriff Sheriff Jones stated that contracts between his office and the county can be negotiated by various representatives, though the commissioners are the ones who have to sign the contracts. The discussion of the sheriff’s office budget is not new to either the city or the county. The issue is complicated by the fact that the county and the sheriff’s office negotiate the overall budget, and the city payments to the office are directed to the county, rather than directly to the sheriffs office.

“The people are our boss,” Jones said. He recommended that the county and city officials meet with Doug in order to clarify the services desired under

the service contract and arrive at a reasonable budget.

One of the related issues for the sheriff’s office regarding the budget is the disparity between Oneida county and other counties in the region. “It is hard to recruit when we pay less than all the surrounding counties…We know what everyone pays, and what the job descriptions are the same. It’s just that when it comes to salary, they are getting paid 3 or 4 dollars more an hour. We’re very frustrated.” While the rates vary with regard to qualification and exact position, Oneida County is certainly at the low end of the range by comparison. Sheriff Jones mentioned that the County has “proposed a new Health insurance plan for families, which is swinging the right way.”

Tyrell Neal asked whether the tri-county sheriffs Association that Jones mentioned as a group he is a member of has a negotiator/mediator, and was informed that they do not. They have a consultant, who provides a recommendation to the commissioners. “We don’t need to be top, but we need to be competitive. Our costs go up every year,” Jones said.

Doug Williams explained some of his plans going forward, should he win the election for sheriff and begin serving in that position. “With a service contract, the commissioners negotiated with an HR firm. They had a low, medium, and high tier. When we’re short handed, everybody gets slower response times. Us being short puts you guys at a low tier service contract. When we get staffed up, that’s closer to a high tier contract.” The idea is to make the service contract the guiding light for funding.

Discussion about the relationship between the city, county, and sheriff’s office continued. Sheriff Jones eventually spoke specifically about the city: “For my eight years, we’ve always had a great relationship. There are a lot of counties that don’t offer 24 police services. We never leave you without something—we’re always there.”

Doug Williams stated that “the contract of service can be written any way, as long as both parties agree on it.” The matter was left for future discussion.

Williams then spoke to the council to report law enforcement numbers and incidents of note from the last several months. An overall of those numbers will be included in this edition.

A discussion introduced by Jaime Olsen raised the issue of the arrows in the turn lane by Maverik, which have been argued to be potentially dangerous.

Recreation

Lance Tripp reported on behalf of the recreation department that soccer has just finished, and the numbers were down by about 20. It was noted that there are some parents who are taking the kids to Tremonton and Franklin, due to the fact that the recreation league in Malad doesn’t have referees and isn’t competitive enough for the needs of some players and their families. Participation in the program involves roughly 120 kids in total.

The council discussed the fact that there is increasing interest in traveling teams in the area, and that improving and expanding the soccer fields maintained by the city might be a good draw for teams for around the area.

There will be two openings on the recreation board, as Lance Tripp steps down. Tyrell and Beth Hubbard both want to do it. The board consists of Melissa Firth, Scott Ray, Jeremy, Hayden Montgomery, and two the openings.

A motion to approve Tyrell and Bethany Hubbard as new rec board members was approved.

Superintendent

City Superintendent Tyler Webster was not able to attend the meeting due to other commitments, but the mayor presented the information he had prepared.

The mayor reported on behalf of the superintendent that a truck and tractor had been ordered. The city’s lead and copper inventory had been done. Paving projects at various locations in the city would be underway through November to try to get them done before the weather makes it more difficult.

Speed limit signs have been put up in several locations, and a 13.6” height for trees along road was determined to be the standard.

In anticipation of the winter plowing schedule, Webster would like to remind people that there is no parking on the streets at night during snow in order to allow for the snowplows to operate in the early morning hours.

The walking path around has been redone, as well as the Co-op building parking lot. A water leak by old stake building has also been fixed.

The street lights on Main Street have been delivered and will be installed soon.

Attorney

City Attorney Brett Evanson reported on the city’s water rights situation. Bear River Water Adjudication is underway, and the city has to submit claims for rights they want to retain. It has been suggested to him to hire a water rights attorney. Luke Marchant has a specialization in water law, and Evanson recommended contracting with him, to look over materials related to the issue, which he thinks can be done for around $3000-5000. Marchant would verify what rights the city already has recorded. “He knows about all of those our engineer brought up”

A motion to hire Luke Marchant for up to 5K$ to review the city’s water rights was approved.

The Mayor discovered a website called “Visit Malad” run by a gentleman named Cody Edwards from outside the area. He creates websites for small towns, and then tries to find sponsors. Attorney Evanson was assured by Edwards that the materials are his own, and he is aware of copyright issues.

An updated Excavation ordinance will be coming by the next meeting. The ordinance will require a bond to cover digging under city streets and other property.

Lady Dragons lose two close games in 4A Tourney

Allison Eliason

The Lady Dragon soccer athletes, coaches, and fans alike are all of the same mind- it is just too soon for the 2024 season to be over. When a team is coming together, any time short of the time it takes to reach their full potential is too short, even for a season lasting over two months long. After losing two well-played, intense district tournament games, the Lady Dragons have been eliminated and their season has come to a close.

Malad’s opening game of the 2024 4A District tournament was against the Aberdeen Tigers, a team that they have over a dozen straight wins over. Their Wednesday afternoon game, played on the neutral field of American Falls, kept that winning record alive as they won 8-0.

The win over the Tigers advanced them to the semi-final game against the American Falls Beavers. Scoring two goals against the very strong defensive team, the Lady Dragons had hope they could come out on top. But the Beavers offense was just as adept as their defense, scoring 6 goals to win the game and advance to the championship game against Marsh Valley. With their first loss in the double elimination tournament, Malad still had a chance to continue through the tournament. Their next game

of the tournament was set to be against the Snake River Panthers after their loss to Marsh Valley. Playing in American Falls again, the two teams met for what could be their final match of the season on Monday, October 15. Unfortunately, the Panthers jumped to an early lead in the game, going up 0-2 in the first half of the game. The Lady Dragon defense kept them scoreless throughout the second half, but without a goal of their own, they trailed as the final whistle rang out to signal the end of the game.

Throughout the match, Snake River attempted 27 goals, with MHS goalkeeper Aubrey Shulz making 25 saves. Malad had 15 goal attempts of their own, led by Halie Palmer with 5, and Kencie Miller with 3. Emmy Coatney, Jaezie Jensen, and Bayli Nesbit added 2 goal attempts each with Joni Beck attempting 1.

Throughout the season, the coaches and fans commented on how much the team had come together this season and had really become a fun group to watch on the field. Head Coach Shenell Clark said, “These girls played with heart and left it all on the field!”

The team will have one final weekend of games as they play in the postseason 3A invitational tournament in Firth on October 25 and 26.

Dragon Doings

By The Malad High School Journalism Class

Dragons Run in Firth and Look Forward to a Successful Season Conclusion

Adi Schow

As the cross-country season comes to an end, the dragons continue to work hard and succeed. Last week, the cross-country team competed in the Firth Cross Country Invitational in Firth. Despite the warm weather, new course, and challenging terrain, both teams persevered.

When interviewed about the meet, Brycen Talbot, one of the team captains, said that one of the most challenging aspects of the course was the heat, humidity, and dust. “It’s the humidity that gets you,” says Brycen. In addition to the weather, Kaycee Venable, a lead runner on the team, mentions that the straightaways in the course were extremely difficult.

Overall, the performance of both teams was not excellent, but both teams have high hopes for the coming weeks. “I hope that we all are getting into our peak,” Kaycee says, concerning the girls’ team, “and I hope it gets cooler so that we can race well for district.” Regarding the boys’ team, Brycen said, “I’m really hoping we can pick it up so we have some confidence going into district.”

On Wednesday the 16th, the athletes will run in the Preston Invite which is hosted at the golf course in Preston. On the 24th, the cross-country team will compete in their district tournament, hosted in Soda Springs. Concluding this season with a bang, the Dragon Runners plan to work hard and achieve success in their coming competitions and aim to qualify for State.

Volleyball

Tavanie Steed and Kendra Rupp

interception while playing corner. Then later on Brady Showell managed to get a 30 yard catch thrown by Easton Green and scored a touchdown. Their last season game will be in Declo on Friday, October 18th. The football team thinks that it will be a good game. This week they are planning to work on the things they saw needed improvements at the last game against Aberdeen. We wish our Malad Dragon Football team the best of luck!

BASIC: A Fun Recap!

Aubree Palmer

After a successful week playing Grace, West Side, and a JV tournament at West Side, the girls still stand strong. At Grace, C-team won one out of two sets, JV won both sets, and Varsity won all three sets. At West Side, C-team won one out of two sets, JV won both sets, and Varsity won all three sets. On the eleventh, the JV girls had a fun time at West Side for their tournament. During their final game against Bear Lake, they lost both sets, resulting in second place. Each girl had fun, and gave it their all. This tournament made the girls think that they have done their best work compared to most of the season. According to one of their players, Maci Arnout said “We’ve progressed a lot, and improved better together as a team.” These girls have struggled with their new rotations, but have done their very best, better than they have done all year. Go Malad Volleyball Girls!

MHS Football Season Winds Down

Bella McCullough and Aubrey Kennedy

Friday, October 11th our Malad Dragon Football team went and played a hard game against the Tigers at Aberdeen. The score ended at 6-23, Malad losing, but they worked hard together. They ended up getting shut down for the first two drives. Waylon Hill was able to block a field goal, and Zane Thomas was able to get an

State-issued events are always a favorite with Malad High’s CTSO Chapters. Career Technical Student-lead Organizations (CTSO) facilitate incredible chances for high school students to expose themselves to critical leadership growth experiences, such as BASIC! Building and Achieving Success in Idaho Chapters (BASIC) is an amazing opportunity facilitated by the State CTSO personnel to have each area of Idaho gather together and be trained by a keynote speaker as well as each CTSO’s state officer team! From Malad, FCCLA excitedly hopped in vehicles at 6:30 am Tuesday, October 8th to travel to ISU Idaho Falls campus for the day. BASIC started strong with keynote speaker Lisa Costa, guiding on the topic of being a good leader and how to synergize to create the best team. With esteemed state officers, including Malad’s Aubree Palmer representing as Idaho State’s FCCLA First Vice President, helping out around the large capacity students felt empowered with the important skills learned. After this extremely helpful and fun workshop, lunch was provided, while the attending youth networked and socialized with other motivated and impressive students of Southeastern Idaho. While the start of the day was enjoyable, the second half of the day was when the real fun started! After each CTSO was separated into rooms on the campus, the Idaho State Executive Teams had their time to teach chapter and district officers. The workshop was filled with fun times led by three of the eight Idaho State FCCLA Officers which included Aubree Palmer from Malad, Averie Lewis from Firth, and Starr Hernandez-Torrez from South Fremont. When asked about the incredible opportunity, Malad High’s Chapter FCCLA president Mckenzie Leckie enthusiastically said, “It was the best! The state officer team did an amazing job! Especially with keeping it entertaining and interactive the whole time.” With another successful activity checked off for the year, CTSOs are excited to continue to consider what other awesome experiences are ahead.

Girls Soccer

Teagan

Daniels

and Kenadei Wise

On Monday, October 13, Malad’s girls’ soccer team played their second district game against Snake River High School. It was a close game, and although they lost 0-2, they still fought hard to the end of the game. Our goalie, Aubry Schultz had several excellent stops to keep the game close. This means our soccer girls are out of the district tournament, but will be playing in one last tournament at Firth on the 25-26th. The soccer girls have been doing well, and have been working hard despite their loss.

Lady Dragons Volleyball continues streak over Westside and Grace

Allison Eliason

Any good team knows that just because you beat an opponent once, doesn’t mean you can write them off the second time around. The Lady Dragon volleyball team was reminded of this as they took on the West Side Pirates and the Grace Grizzlies. While they had beaten them at home before, their second match up proved to be even more challenging.

In their opening game against the Pirates on Wednesday, October 9, Malad found that West Side was ready to battle it out across the net. The two teams played neck and neck on the court, trading leaders on the board with nearly every play. The Lady Dragons tied the score at 11 points each off a hit that Pirates passed into the net and were never able to recover from.

Even after Malad took the lead, West Side hardly made it easy to build any distance between them on the scoreboard until the game came down to the final points. The Lady Dragons eventually claimed the win of game one, 25-17.

With one game behind them and most of the kinks worked out the Lady Dragons led out from the onset of game two. The Pirates hit their first attack of the game into the net followed by an ace from Riglee Peterson with a big kill from Brinley Clark on the play just after to help Malad get up 3-0 in no time. It seemed that for every four of five points the Lady Dragons earned, the Pirates could sneak in one. As Malad topped out the game at 25, West Side sat at 15.

Finally into their groove, the Lady Dragons continued to dominate as they played through the third and final game. Throughout the night, outside hitter Brynnlee Jones led with 14 kills. Also playing on the back row defense, Jones added 17 digs. Peterson, libero for the Lady Dragons, also had 17 digs with Izzy Haycock adding 12. Leading the defense at the net was middle blocker Liv Nelson with 7 blocks, assisted by Paityn Ward with 3. The team was very successful from the service

line with multiple players serving aces, including Haycock, Jones, Peterson and Brylee Oglesbee.

Following their win against the Pirates, the Lady Dragons traveled to Grace to take on the Grizzlies in their final home game of the season on Thursday, October 10.

Clark and Nelson set the stage for the game as they earned Malad’s first point with a strong double block. Haycock sent over a serve that Grace couldn’t handle, passing an easy ball back over the net. Peterson set up the play with a perfect pass to setter Haycock who pushed the ball out to Clark on the outside. Clark finished the play with speed and power as she put the kill down on the Grizzly court.

The Lady Dragons continued to dictate the points on the court, getting up 7-1 before Grace began to respond in kind. Recovering after Anistyn Tovey sent a killer ace across the net, the Grizzlies began inching their way back up on the scoreboard. Eventually the two teams were tied at 18 and it was really anyone’s game to claim.

Coming down to the wire, Nelson finally put over the hit that snagged the lead for Malad for the last time. The MHS team made a scrappy recovery as they passed up the Grace hit. Haycock dove for the dig, requiring Ward to step up and set the ball on the second touch. Pushing it mid-net, Nelson made the approach for the kill. With the ball at the very limit of her reach, she tipped the ball over the block. The Grizzlies attempted to pass it up, but sent it into the net where they never recovered it.

Keeping calm and playing their game, Malad let Grace make the errors to put the final points and the first game in their favor, 25-23.

Game two came on in near deja vu fashion, the Lady Dragons taking a commanding lead as the game began with the Grizzlies whittling it away. Reducing the gap to just a single point, 13-12, Malad stepped up their game to a whole new level. While tacking on 12 points to their own score, their stellar defense only allowed an additional two points for the Grace team. Their surge

on the scoreboard was due in large part by the top notch blocking by the front line, the MHS team stacking back to back blocks to the Grace attacks.

In addition to their tough defense, the front line played a smart, strategic hitting game that kept the Grizzlies guessing what they would bring next. In one instance, Jones went up for the hit, getting blocked herself. With the set coming her way a second time, the hitter shifted her swing so that after hitting the Grace block, the ball would bounce out of bounds. After a number of strong middle hits, Nelson pulled power to tip the ball just over the block and short of the back line. This sort of clever play clinched the second game for the Lady Dragons, 25-24.

As the third game played out, Malad completely dominated the play on the court and the scoreboard. Up 15-1,

Grace finally put up a few points of their own, but it never was enough to counter the MHS attack. Tallying up 25 points to the Grizzlies 11, the Lady Dragons won the match to extend their current streak to 15 wins.

Commenting on the games, Head Coach Camie Tripp shared, “I’m so glad to have those games done and over with! Both teams have improved since we last played them, especially Gracethey have improved a ton. We are super proud of how they came together to pull out the win at Grace after getting down. It was so good to be pushed a bit.”

The Lady Dragons enter their final week of the regular season, playing the Cardinals in Soda Springs on Wednesday, October 16 before hosting the Declo Hornets in their final home match of the season on Thursday, October 17.

Volleyball Results

Dragons winning streak comes to an end at Aberdeen, 6-23

Allison Eliason

The Aberdeen Tigers put a stop to the Malad Dragon football winning streak and, although the loss was disappointing, the game was full of highs for the MHS team. Traveling to Aberdeen on Friday, October 11, the Dragons fell 6-23 but still managed a scoring drive, an interception, a blocked field goal, and a crucial forced fumble and recovery.

The Tigers kicked off to begin the game, bringing a tough defense against the Dragon’s offense. In their opening three downs, Malad was unable to make any forward progress, forcing them to punt.

Starting their drive on the Dragon 44 yard line, the Tigers made quick work moving down the field with a long pass and run up the middle. The Malad defense turned up the heat as they neared the end zone, leaving Aberdeen with ten yards to gain on a fourth down. The Tigers opted to put points on the scoreboard with a more sure score with a field goal rather than attempting another first down, getting up 0-3 early in the first quarter.

The second MHS drive was no more successful than their first as they struggled to make any significant gains on the next three downs. Going four

and out on downs, it was once again Tiger possession.

Over their next six plays, Aberdeen marched down the field, covering 79 yards with two penalties dropping them back an additional 20 yards to score their first touchdown of the night. With the successful PAT, the Tigers padded their score by eight points to put them up, 0-11.

With the timing winding down in the first quarter, the Dragons offense pushed through the Tiger line to get their first first down of the game. Coming back in the second quarter, Malad found the magic to make a conversion on downs.

On the Dragon 41 yard line, quarterback Easton Greene faked the handoff to Brady Showell. Showell took off down the field, turning back just as Greene sent in a short pass for the first down. Holden Tubbs took the handoff on the following play and looked to go down just as he stepped into the neutral zone. Suddenly, he burst through the tackle, keeping his feet for a gain of 9 yards. Drake Morrison carried the ball on the next down, dashing through the hole made by Trevor Allen and Holden to get the first down.

Malad managed four more down before they were stopped by Aberdeen on the 35 yard line. They attempted on a final play of the drive rather than punt-

ing, eventually turning the ball over on downs instead of punting.

The Tigers were hopeful for another big score but were unprepared for the renewed Dragon defense that stepped on the field. After converting on a third down, the AHS quarterback stepped back for another long pass. With defense bringing the pressure and great coverage across the field, he threw the ball to the receiver near the 35 yard line. Unable to make the catch, the ball popped up, sailing another 10 yards, and right into the open hands of Zayne Thomas.

With room to run, Thomas took off down the sideline after the Dragon interception, finally being tackled on the MHS 55. Energized by the big play, Malad strung together 12 plays on their drive into the end zone. Their drive included big moments like Justin Toone making the catch, barely securing the ball before being tackled and Matt Briscoe diving over the offensive line to get the first down on fourth and inches. Showell claimed the touchdown for the Dragons, running to the end zone and catching the ball despite four defenders surrounding him. With the score, Malad trailed 6-11.

The Tigers tried a final drive before the end of the first half, pulling up short of the end zone with seconds to

spare, Aberdeen spiked the ball to stop the clock. Hoping to put a field goal through the uprights to extend their lead, they set up for the kick. Timing the snap and kick just right, sophomore Toone had a little magic of his own and blocked the kick as the clock expired.

Aberdeen dominated the third quarter, holding Malad scoreless while they punched in two more touchdowns to bring the score, 6-23. Pushing through the fourth quarter, it looked like the Tigers would add another successful drive as they worked down the field, converting on nearly every down. Bringing the ball through the middle, the AHS back was met by Ryan Jensen and Thomas. As they brought him down, they punched the ball out of his arms. Seeing it bouncing on the field, Toone scooped up the fumbled ball and headed to the sideline. Malad was unable to convert the turnover into a scoring drive, but kept Aberdeen from distancing themselves on the scoreboard any more. Coming up short on points was disappointing, but the adaptations made throughout the game, the forced turnovers and drive stopping plays are big wins in their own right for the MHS football team. The Dragons will play their next scheduled game against the Declo Hornets in Declo on Friday, October 18.

While not a victory, the MHS team did put up a good fight.

There was one touchdown, but a lot of good offensive effort.