Lots of prizes to be won in the Christmas Coloring Contest
This is the last week to get your coloring pages finished. All the children ages 0 to 12 are invited to color as many pages as you wish using crayons, colored pencils, pens, markers, or paints. However, glue, or attached items such as glitter or cotton to your pages are not allowed.
Take your finished pages to the stores whose names appear on the page – but first, be sure to fill in your name, your parents’ names, address, and telephone number on the back! The picture for the Oneida Pioneer Museum and MPI Water Solutions should be taken to the Idaho Enterprise. Deadline for returning your completed pictures is Monday, December 2. Only one entry per child for each participating merchant is allowed.
Each merchant will judge entries in their store contest and winners will be
notified of the day their photo will be taken at the store, Friday, December 6. Please be on time for your photo! Merchants will award their chosen winners on the day of the photos. The Grand Prizes Drawing conducted by The Idaho Enterprise will take place Thursday, December 12 starting at 5:30 p.m. in the Events Center at the Oneida County Fairgrounds. Lots of prizes will be given away at the drawing, including a Nintendo Switch Mario Kart Bundle donated by Gary and Sherma Shepherd and Nicole Green of the Dude Ranch Café as well as bicycle’s, and TVs for the grand prizes. Other prizes will be games, art sets, baby dolls, and much more. Kids must be present to win.
There will be hot dogs, walking tacos, crafts for the kids, and a special guest, SANTA!
Thank you to all the sponsoring
Snow in the valley!
While the Malad Valley has seen some snow off and on over the last month, Tuesday was the first sustained snowfall, and a portent of what has been predicted to be a wet, cold winter. (As it stands at press time, the snow is already turning into slippery slush, which may or may not refreeze into frozen sheets). As is the case every year, the signs of the season include lights, decorations, donation boxes, and of course, reminders from public officials about winter rules and regulations!
Parking curbside should be avoided to allow for the snow removal vehicles to operate effectively. Water should be left running to prevent freezing during below zero temperatures.
As the driving conditions become more dangerous due to ice and snow, it is urgent that drivers pay attention to their speeds on city and county roads, especially when approaching school areas. Regardless of where the speed reduction signs are posted, or not posted, everyone knows where the schools are located, and would do everyone involved a big favor by
Bird Flu found in Idaho cows
The over 20,000 dairy cattle in Idaho will undergo mandatory daily testing program to ensure that the outbreak is contained as much as possible. Bird flu, which can spread to many animals including humans, is believed to be under-reported across the country for a variety of reasons, including fear of operations being shut down due to positive results. Bird flu can spread via contact with contaminated surfaces like farm equipment, as well as through respiratory means. The concerns related to the disease are mostly related to the effect it has on cattle, including mortality. The virus is killed by pasteurization, so there is no danger of food-borne spreading. Idaho does not require those who have come in contact with animals carrying bird flu to be tested, and there is no evidence of human to human spread. The dairies in Idaho which have been found to have cattle infected with bird flu are in Magic and Treasure Valleys. Last year’s outbreak in Idaho was mostly limited to Cassia county.
merchants; NAPA/Hess Truck Auto Ag, Oneida Pioneer Museum (take to The Idaho Enterprise), Nell J. Redfield Memorial Hospital, Thomas Market, Malad Drive In, Hess Lumber, KC Oil, On the Run (formerly KJ’s), Allen Drug and Variety, Mountain States Insurance, Thomas Electric and Furniture, ATC Communications, J Peak Propane, Tooke & Associates (take to Hess Lumber), MPI Water Solutions (take to The Idaho Enterprise), Liquid Lava Coffee, Tiny Tots Daycare and Preschool, Malad City, Northern Title Company, Sinclair Central Service, Idaho Real Estate Group, Oneida Family Dental, Family Dollar, Farm Bureau Insurance, Edith’s Collective, Ireland Bank, Just For Fun, Ward’s ACE & Country Store, Hess Pumice Products Inc., and The Idaho Enterprise.
slowing down in advance of the schools themselves. The safety of kids walking to and from school is always more important than getting literally anywhere else.
Snow removal from sidewalks is required of those who have them. Make sure to provide warm places for animals during the winter cold, whether that be enclosed space
outdoors, in a garage, or inside the home. Make sure outside animals have access to unfrozen water. Everyone should plan to leave a little earlier for appointments, and expect parking and walking in and out of locations may take extra time. Stay nice to each other out there, and remember the spirit of the season.
Bank robbery suspect arrested after chase
On Friday, a man who is believed by police to have committed a bank robbery in Pocatello was arrested in Idaho Falls. Rulon Olson was arrested after leading police on a chase with a woman and child in the car. As a result, he was charged with felony injury to a child and felony eluding. He was also charged with battery of a law enforcement officer for an attempt to flee the scene. The vehicle was pulled over for driving violations, but after Olson was identified, the officers discovered he was a suspect in a bank robbery in Pocatello earlier in the month at Mountain America Credit Union. A second suspect in the robbery is still being sought by police. The Idaho State Police attempted to use a PIT maneuver to stop the car, but it did not work. Olson’s attempt to drive through a nearby field gave officers another chance at it, and Olson was stopped. The woman was detained and released with the child, while Olson was taken to Idaho Falls Community Hospital for medical clearance and the booked on a $40,000 bond.
Ski Idaho plates celebrates 25 years
The Ski Idaho license plate originally debuted in 1999, and is an important revenue stream for the nonprofit “Idaho Ski Areas Association.” The funds are used for advertising and promotion to Idaho’s many ski areas, as well as to support the passport program that allows 5th and 6th grade students to ski or snowboard Idaho mountains at cheap rates. There are allegedly 8,500 Ski Idaho plates on the road at any given time. Idaho is the first state to have a ski-themed license plate, according to Ski Idaho (so take that as you will).
A 1947 Idaho plate features to silhouette of a skier jumping. Ski Idaho plates are one of the many license plates that help support various causes, organizations, and agencies.
A roomful of prizes waiting to be won!
Museum a bit brighter now!
If you have ever visited the Oneida Pioneer Museum on a cloudy day or in the evening, you know that the lighting has been inadequate in the back rooms for patrons to see the collections of artifacts there. The Museum Board determined that additional lights were needed and enlisted the help of Gwen Johnson, owner of Gwen’s Electric, to install more ceiling lights and a small baseboard heater in the bathroom to ensure that the pipes would not freeze.
Cade Purser, apprentice electrician working under Gwen’s supervision, ran electric conduit under the mezzanine so that two new lights could brighten up the displays of medical equipment and musical instruments in that area. A new ceiling light was installed in the back
exhibit room where there has not been lighting since the building was the R.B. Davis Drugstore.
Another needed project was the fixing of the hinges and lock on the front door. The Museum’s main door has caused problems, especially in the winter, when the hinges would slip when cold, resulting in keys being difficult, if not impossible, to turn in the lock. Representatives of Hansen Glass were able to install new hinges so that the Museum can be accessible in cold months.
The extension of lighting and repair of door hinge are just two projects that will continue to keep the 110-year-old Museum building a safe and comfortable repository for items that tell the history of Malad Valley.
Employee of the Month—
Sara Richardson
Sara Richardson, a teacher at Stone Elementary School, was honored as the Oneida School District
“Employee of the Month” at the School Board meeting on Tuesday, November 19, 2024. Superintendent Jon Abrams read the following letter written by Mrs. Jeanie Reeder, Principal of the Stone School:
“I am excited to nominate Sara Richardson for [Employee] of the Month. She is a strong leader among her colleagues and a dedicated lifelong learner, continuously pursuing professional development courses to improve her teaching skills. Currently, she is in her second year of the Science of Reading course, actively seeking ways to enhance her teaching expertise.
“Sara’s commitment to learning new strategies is evident in her teaching. She designs highly engaging lessons that make learning
enjoyable for her students. Additionally, she utilizes student data to tailor her instruction, ensuring that each learner receives the support they need.
“In summary, Sara exemplifies what it means to be an exceptional educator. Her leadership, commitment to continual learning, engaging lessons, and data-driven approach make her a valuable asset to our school.”
Tresie Carter, the Board member from Stone, stated that Sara went beyond her duties to support the students by attending activities outside of school. Her sons still regard Mrs. Richardson as a favorite teacher.
Sara received a copy of the “Starfish” poem, a gift card to a restaurant, and a plaque in recognition of the honor of being named the “Employee of the Month.”
Kids, send Santa letters to The Idaho Enterprise!
Happy Thanksgiving to 17 lucky “Gobblin’ It Up” turkey winners
Malad merchants who sponsored the annual “Gobblin’ It Up for Thanksgiving” contest awarded 17 turkeys to Malad residents. There were lots of entries this year, and merchants thank all those that participated.
Following are the winners of the merchants’ sponsors: Outlaw Vapor – Tracy Scott, ATC Communications – Alicia Seamons, Edith’s Collective – Linda Hair, Albert’s Service – Dean Larkin, Malad City – Mark & Bonnie Murphey, Idaho Real Estate Group – David Brown, Northern Title – Lynette Price, Farm Bureau Ins. – Mark Miller, On the Run (Formerly KJ’s) – Scott Clark
Jr., Oneida Family Dental – Patrick Ingram, Malad ACE & Country Store – Lisa Baker, Thomas Electric & Furniture – Teresa Stromberg, Allen Drug & Variety – Kelly Murray, Hess Lumber & Home Center – Roland Keller, Mountain States Ins. – Tam Goddard, Thomas Market – James Christiansen, and Nell J. Redfield Memorial Hospital –Joan Nielsen Congratulations and Happy Thanksgiving to all winners. Don’t forget the “Hammin’ It Up for Christmas” will be starting soon. Be sure to get your entries in to those merchants participating for a chance to win your Christmas Ham.
For children 11 years old and under, not enrolled in Oneida public schools, The Idaho Enterprise is accepting letters to Santa, which will appear in the December 19 edition. Children enrolled in the public schools submit letters to their teachers and they are subsequently sent to the newspaper. Emailed letters are preferred, or parents of children can drop handwritten letters to The Idaho Enterprise located at 100 East 90 South in Malad. The email address is sherrie.w@idahoenterprise.com
Deadline to receive letters to Santa is Monday, December 2.
MALAD’ S 3 R D ANNUAL
We want to thank Brad & Melanie Coleman, JP & Justin Wittman, Quinn Eliason, Eric Crowther, Challis & Hailey Sweeten and ATC for all their help with setting up the show
Sara Richardson and Superintendent Jon Abrams
School Board Meeting - November 2024
The regular monthly meeting of the Oneida School Board was held on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, immediately following a work session at which the Board discussed and updated policies that were then acted on in the public meeting. Brandon Ward was not present for the meetings due to the death of his father. All school building administrators were at a training in Salt Lake and so were not present.
Sara Richardson, a teacher at Stone Elementary School, was honored as the Oneida School District “Employee of the Month.” (See accompanying article.)
Malad High School FFA members Lyndee Nimer, Laney Coatney, and Sabrina Nipko reported on their trip to the 97th Annual National FFA Convention in Indianapolis. Over 73,000 FFA members were in attendance, including 12 students from Malad. Highlights of the trip included visiting Churchill Downs and the new paddocks where horses are prepared for the Kentucky Derby; touring the Louisville Slugger Bat Factory and receiving souvenir baseball bats; and riding in a bus around the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, home of the Indianapolis 500. The Livestock Judging Team placed 4th of the
42 teams in the same division at the convention. Lexie Evans, Malad’s FFA adviser, won the dance-off in the rodeo arena, amazing the crowd with her version of “the worm.” According to Lexie, Malad’s FFA chapter has 55 active dues-paying members with the national organization having over 1 million members.
Superintendent Jon Abrams announced that an Open House for the new Malad Elementary School will be held on December 16 from 4 – 8 p.m. The public is invited to tour the new school at that time.
Policies
Several policies were brought forward after having been discussed at length at the work session. The policy addressing driver education was deleted as the District no longer offers driver education. The old policy related to English Language Learners was replaced with a new policy. The old policy defining advanced learning opportunities for students was replaced with an updated policy. Other policies that were approved dealt with cell phone usage by students in school, restraint and seclusion of students, student health and physical examinations, family engagement, health enhancement education, controversial issues and academic freedom, support of students with dyslexia, fundraising, and crowdfunding. All school policies will appear in updated form on the Oneida School District website (oneidaschooldistrict.org) by the end of the month.
Administrator Reports
Superintendent Abrams reported that the financial status of the District may not be known until the lawsuit is finalized. As the judge’s decision, which has not been handed down, yet, will likely be appealed to the Idaho Supreme Court, there are a lot of unknowns.
Mr. Abrams also referred to a letter received from Cami Willie and Abrielle Goddard, requesting a stipend for the coach of the Middle School cheer squad. Last year the cheer
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Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024
7:00 p.m.
Parade entries are encouraged from businesses, families, community groups and individuals. Line up across from the Library at 6:45 p.m.
Let’s celebrate the “Spirit of Christmas!”
After the parade, join the Firemen at the Fire Station for hot chocolate. Stay warm by the bonfire while listening to Christmas tunes and watching fireworks.
The Annual Firemen’s Ball will be held December 7 at the Events Center.
Buy your tickets from any of the Firemen $10 ea or 3 for $20
coaches worked as volunteers, even when the cheerleaders performed at all boys’ and girls’ basketball games. The Middle School cheer program serves as training for those who want to become cheerleaders in High School. More information is needed before action is taken on the request. Brandi Warren, School District Business Manager, presented the annual audit report prepared by Quest CPAs of Meridian, Idaho. Because of many unusual expenses and the loss of much of the revenue from the Idaho Home Learning Academy now that it is a charter school, the School District’s financial status is not as robust as it has been in the past. One big problem that is affecting the budget involves families not paying for school lunch. These families either do not qualify for free-and-reduced school lunch or have not filled out the paperwork to become qualified. The school lunch program is down $133,000, which the auditor noted as a problem because it will have to be paid from the general fund. However, the auditor reported that the District had a “strong ending” last year with approximately 8 months’ worth of expenditures held in reserve. The auditor stated, “With revenue streams drastically changing for the School, it is critical to rein in spending by adopting a fiscally conservative budget and adhering to it.” The Board approved the audit report as presented. The full audit report can be found on the School District website.
All building reports were attached to the online agenda as the principals were not present. Important points from each principal’s report are the following:
Stone School – 1) A thank you was extended to the Crisis Center for donating supplies to the school and working with students on SEL skills; 2) the students enjoyed the Malad Elementary School Veterans’ Day program; 3) the Cervantez family was thanked for donating supply money to the school.
Malad Elementary School – 1) A thank you was extended to the American Legion Post #65 for their help with the Veterans’ Day program; 2) AgWest Farm Credit of Preston was thanked for their donation of coats; 3) training to prepare staff and students for the new school has begun.
Malad Middle School – 1) Attendance continues to improve; 2) more students are going receive interventions as needed; 3) 191 (of 211) students received Armor Up cards for their academic achievements.
Malad High School – 1) Attendance is over 90% in all grades; 2) personnel from Boise State University will be providing training on differentiated instruction to both middle and high school staff; 3) fall sports teams did well with boy’s cross country placing 2nd at State, girls’ cross country placing 4th at State; and the volleyball team placing 2nd at State.
Carlean Tubbs noted that Jace Nalder of the Middle School placed 2nd at a regional cross country meet that included students from several surrounding states.
Action Items
After discussion of school being scheduled for three Fridays next year (the Friday after Labor Day, Homecoming, and the Friday after Christmas), the Board approved the school calendar for 2025-2026.
The Board approved a call for bids for a new school bus as it is taking 18 months to get a bus once an order is placed.
The Board approved overnight trips: four for the girls’ wrestling team, one for the boys’ wrestling team, and one for the baseball team. It was noted that additional overnight trips for the boys’ wrestling teams had been approved previously.
The Board approved the plan to put a bond refinance initiative on the May election ballot. Several public meetings will be held to explain the District’s financial status and the effect of the bond on property owners. As things stand right now, a bond will be needed to refinance $10 million of the $30 million elementary school project due to the denial of state funds that had already been allocated to Oneida School District, which is the subject of the lawsuit.
The Board approved the following personnel, pending their passing the State-mandated background check: Justin Firth, Keasa Thatcher, Callie Robbins, and Davis Owens as substitute teachers; Addison Waldron as special education aide at Malad Elementary School; Mason Durfee as the District IT specialist; Iesha Velasco as a Stone School bus driver; Matthew Draper as a bus driver; and Rhone Gleckler as a high school aide for the MES After-School Program.
The following coaches were approved for Malad High School: Ty Price, Chad Maroney, and Tyrell Hubbard as assistant baseball coaches; Justin Howe and Jaden Clark as volunteer baseball coaches; and Kelli McClellan as a volunteer softball coach.
The School Board meeting in December will be on December 11 at 7:00 p.m. at the Malad Middle School Library.
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Back in the days before technology, the origins of Black Friday began without an I-phone in hand. It lasted only 24 hours and had everything to do with real deals, if you were willing to pay the price. That price consisted of crowds and ridiculous hours. I participated a couple of times and secured two very important members of our family…Orson Derrick and Cedric Jesse. They were Cabbage Patch Kids and were the only “dolls” my boys ever adopted. They were pretty much part of the family, moving on only when their dads left home, but back to Black Friday…
I was sitting in Alice’s Beauty Shop when the conversation turned to Black Fridays back in the day. I learned Alice was committed to the concept and she had some stories to tell. She usually started her experience on Thursday afternoon right after the turkey was cleared away. They did the midnight shopping at participating stores, had breakfast and were first in line for the Friday morning door crashing, which was a literal thing. Delpha was with Alice one year when Kmart unlocked the doors, and Delpha got run over by a crazy woman pushing a cart like it was a bulldozer. It was a hit-and-run crash leaving Delpha to be gathered up by one of the Kmart employees, whom she said was very nice. That was Delpha’s last door-crashing Black Friday!
ON THIS DAY
1520 Portuguese navigator Ferdinand Magellan begins crossing the Pacific Ocean
1814 The Times of London first printed by automatic, steam powered presses built by German inventors Friedrich Kienig and Andreas Friedrich Bauer - makes newspapers available to mass audience
1895 America’s first auto race organized by the “Chicago Times-Herald” - Chicago to Evanston and back; 6 cars, 55 miles, Frank Duryea wins averaging 7 MPH
1933 A Dallas grand jury delivers a murder indictment against bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow for the January 1933 killing of Tarrant County Deputy Malcolm Davis
1948 Edited film serial “Hopalong Cassidy” premieres on TV, later becoming the first network western series on NBC
1964 Mariner 4 launched; first probe to fly by Mars
1974 John Lennon’s last concert appearance, as a guest of Elton John,
On another Black Friday, Alice was looking for Cabbage Patch Kids and got to the display only to find the Kids had all been adopted. That year there was a rule, one Kid per customer. Alice, being the sharp shopper she was, noticed one man with three Kids in his arms. She asked him if he had a person for each Kid, to which he replied, “Nope, just looking for my wife so she can choose the one she wants. Then the other two will go back.” Well, this was a stroke of luck! Alice asked if she could have one of the rejects. He told her to follow him, they would find his wife, and then Alice could have one of the left-over Kids. The store was crowded, and Alice didn’t want to lose him, so she grabbed his coat tail and away they went looking for the wife. Rod had accompanied Alice that year and looked up just in time to see his wife go by hanging on to the coat of some stranger who was carrying three Cabbage Patch Kids! Alice got her Kid!
Her stories included people stealing items out of her cart, and the fun breakfasts they had while waiting for the stores to open Friday morning. You had to take the good along with the bad during this much anticipated annual event. After listening, I figured Black Friday was a little like childbirth, a real strain for a while, but by the time it rolled around again you’d forgotten the pain and focused only on the result! For us, that was Orson and Cedric. And they helped us enjoy the Good Life!
SCHOOL MENU
Malad Elementary Breakfast
Monday, December 2 - Cereal Assortment, Waffle, Juice/Milk
Tuesday, December 3 - Cereal Assortment, Breakfast Round, Juice/Milk
Wednesday, December 4 - Cereal Assortment, Breakfast on a Stick, Juice/ Milk
Thursday, December 5 - Cereal Assortment, Max Pancakes, Juice/Milk
Malad Middle Breakfast
Monday, December 2 - Cereal Assortment, Breakfast on a Stick, Juice/ Milk
Tuesday, December 3 - Cereal Assortment, Long John Donut, Juice/Milk
Thursday, December 5 - Cereal Assortment, Breakfast Pizza, Juice/Milk
Choices of Milk, Fresh Fruit & Veggies Served Daily in all Schools
Malad Elementary Lunch
Monday, December 2 – Chicken Drumstick, Baked Beans, Roll, Food Choice – Corn or Pears
Tuesday, December 3 – Quesadillas, Spanish Rice, Food Choice – Sliced Cucumbers or Peaches
Wednesday, December 4 – PBJ, Cheese Stick, Chips, Food Choice – Celery Stick or Applesauce
Thursday, December 5 – Deli Sandwich, Chips, Food Choice – Carrot Sticks or Orange
Malad Middle Lunch
Monday, December 2 – Pizza, Baked Fries, NO Salad Bar, Food Choice –Carrot Sticks or Peaches
Tuesday, December 3 – Corn Dog, Chips, Salad Bar, Food Choice –Green Beans or Applesauce
Wednesday, December 4 – Quesadilla, Cheesy Refried Beans, Salad Bar, Food Choice – Roasted Corn or Orange
Thursday, December 5 – Chicken Taco, Cilantro Rice, Salad Bar, Food Choice – Celery Sticks or Pears
Malad High Lunch
Monday, December 2 – Pizza, Baked Fries, NO Salad Bar, Food Choice –Carrot Sticks or Peaches
Tuesday, December 3 – Corn Dog, Chips, Salad Bar, Food Choice –Green Beans or Applesauce
Wednesday, December 4 – Quesadilla, Cheesy Refried Beans, Salad Bar, Food Choice – Roasted Corn or Orange
Thursday, December 5 – Chicken Taco, Cilantro Rice, Salad Bar, Food Choice – Celery Sticks or Pears
BIRTHDAYS
Sonny Blaisdell, Dec. 6
Rachel Hawkes, Dec. 6
Ivan Jensen, Dec. 6
David Talbot, Dec. 6
Tamara Williams, Dec. 6
Madison Square Garden, New York City; they perform “Whatever Gets You Thru the Night”; “Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds”; and “I Saw Her Standing There”
1984 Over 250 years after their deaths, William Penn and his wife Hannah Callowhill Penn are made Honorary Citizens of the United States
1988 Picasso’s “Acrobat & Harlequin” sells for $38.46 million
1994 Convicted serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer is clubbed to death by fellow inmate Christopher Scarver in the Columbia Correctional Institution gymnasium in Portage, Wisconsin
2012 “The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey” first of the Hobbit film series, directed by Peter Jackson, starring Martin Freeman and Ian McKellen premieres in Wellington, New Zealand
2023 41 Indian construction workers successfully rescued after 41 days trapped in a collapsed tunnel in Uttarakhand
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BOWLING RESULTS
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High Game – Marty Hill 253, Julie
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Series – Marty Hill 618, Julie Green 596
Other 200 Games – Scott Searle 211, Eric Burbank 201
Congratulations to the Thanksgiving Turkey Winners: Marty Hill, Scott Searle, Julie Green and Chey Wilson
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LOOKING BACK
5 YEARS AGO (2019)
At noon on Saturday, December 7, The Idaho Enterprise will hold the annual Malad Merchants’ Christmas Coloring Contest at the community Christmas Tree located at Bannock and Main Street.
The men and women’s committees of Oneida Farm Bureau planned another successful banquet for Farm Bureau members in Oneida County with over 250 in attendance.
This will be the last year the women’s committee will be in existence in Oneida County, after many years of service. Nancy Asay has served on the Women’s Committee for 43 years and has been president for the last seven years. She was honored at the banquet for her dedicated service.
The Oneida School District Employee of the Month for November is Cheryse Hooste, who has worked for the past three years at the Idaho Home Learning Academy (IHLA).
Cheryse was presented with a plaque that will hang in the District Office until next month, a gift card, and a copy of the “Starfish” poem.
Mayor Joan Hawkins was informed that she successfully completed the annual Mayor’s walking Challenge sponsored by High Five! Children’s Health Collaborative, an initiative of Blue Cross of Idaho Foundation for Health. As a result, she will receive a $1,000 grant to be for a project to keep the community active. Mayor Hawkins has committed to dedicate the funds she received last year and this year to the Malad City playground, to try to update play equipment for the children.
On Saturday, November 23, the annual Turkey Shoot was held at the Malad Gun Club located at the entrance to the Oneida County Fairgrounds. This Thanksgiving holiday tradition began many years ago and is enjoyed by many locals and visitors.
The Malad Middle School Wrestlers finished off their 2019 season at the District Wrestling Tournament, hosted by Soda Springs. The tournament was held of Friday, November 22. Malad had one wrestler claim the district Championship. Brady Showell was named the Champion in his weight class. Dylan Moss brought home a second-place medal. Hunter Wray claimed a third-place medal. Aiden Potter and Cam Bingham both brought home fourth place medals.
Several of the other wrestlers won matches throughout the day, just missing the medal rounds.
10 YEARS AGO (1014)
Tim Willie was named as a board member of District 5 of the Idaho Cattle Association (ICA), replacing Joe Daniels who has served a three-year term on that board. Lat year, Ken Eliason was named a member of the board for district 5.
The Board is comprised of two representatives from each of the five geographical districts in Idaho.
Board members serve three-year terms. Executive Committee members, along with a Cattlewomen representative and an allied industry representative, also sit on the Board. The ICA Board makes decisions and implements policy on a state level.
At the Monthly school board meeting for November, board trustees reported on their recent attendance at the Idaho School Board Association (ISBA) annual convention held in Boise November 12 through 14.
Chairman Lisa Willie informed those present that all five board members and the board as a whole received the Master of Boardsmanship Award from the ISBA. This award is part of the ISBA Master of Boardsmanship Program where, if boards meet certain criteria in five areas, they can receive the award. The Oneida School Board, as a whole, received the highest award available. All five trustees received the Master of Boardsmanship Award for the criteria completed, with the four senior members of the board receiving the highest award available.
15 YEARS AGO (2009)
Pictured in The Idaho Enterprise, Clay and Lance Brackin and little brother, Kyle, eagerly dive into coloring pictures in the 2009 Malad Merchants’ Coloring book. The young artists are the sons of Clint and Leslie Brackin.
The Dragonettes brought home several trophies from the Western States
Alliance Home Health and Hospice and Assist celebrated its fifth anniversary with an open house. The guest of honor for the evening, accompanied by her son Eric, was Sally Thomson. Her husband, Ren, was an Alliance Hospice patient. Upon his death, a bequest was given to Alliance. It was announced at the celebration that the money will be used to provide a scholarship to a local 2010 graduating student who will be pursuing a career in the healthcare industry.
The Malad Middle School wrestlers finished their season with two tournaments. This year’s team members were Robert Wray, Drew Heyder, Brock Udy, Chase Davis, Dallin Ward, Tucker Hess, Trent Kotter, Calvin Willie, Gabe Cobabe, Wyatt Martin, Logan Atkinson, Tristan Chelette, Logan Ellis, Alexx Madsen, Michael Doughty, Josh Morley, Eric Eliason, Michael Shibahara and Brian Cruz. 20 YEARS AGO (2004)
“Christmas In My Home Town” Parade Of Homes will start its thirteenth year going to the homes of Curt and Carol Elcock, Alan and Angie Avery, Matthew and Telsy Ward, Max and Rhonda Neal and Ron and Carol Caulford.
Ivan Jensen has been appointed to fill the vacancy on the Oneida School Board created by the resignation of Zone 2 Trustee Cheryle Shepherd. Shepherd is moving to Mountain Home where her husband Wayne has taken a new position.
Don Buehler will replace Shepherd as chairman and Sherrie Johnson was named vice chairman.
Stephanie Johnson, a 7th grade student at Malad Middle School, designed the Malad Dragon fan shirts, incorporating the theme that Coach Jones has used for many years: “Pride and Tradition.”
There were eight recipients of FFA Greenhand Degree at the district ceremonies in North Gem. Those earning the first degree in the program were Loretta Asay, Tori Finder, Jentry Friedli, J.C. Corbridge, Kiersten Cordingly, Ethan Reel, Patrick Evans and Rose Stromberg.
Malad Middle School brought home 16 medals from the 2004 district Wrestling Tournament. Medal winners included Mike Evans, Conway Tapp, Blake Jenkins, Devin Skidmore, Blake Harrison, R. J. Cudney, Gaven Hoskins, Caleb Bennett, Tallen Boyer, Riker Carter, Jade Clark, Danny Shaw, Josh Wray, Cody Cottam, Clint Velasco and Gene Bullcreek.
30 YEARS AGO (1994)
Twelve year-old Amanda McMurtrey is crocheting up a storm, getting ready for the annual Christmas Tree Festival December 2 and 3. Her neighbor, Margaret Gleed, taught her to crochet, and it paid off last summer at Malad’s Sidewalk Sale. Since August she has been making handmade articles for Christmas.
MHS students voted for their favorites. They are as follows: Best All Around - Trent Neal and Jenny Haw-
kins; Most Likely to Succeed - Mike Christensen and Tyra Bennett; Most Talented - Chad Taylor and Monique Bennett; Best Personality - Hutch Daniels and Angie Willie; Most FriendlyMichael Sperry and Kara Barker; Most Courteous - Clint Waldron and Amber Price; Most Athletic - Jason Peterson and Beverly Bott; Nicest Smile - Jason Ward and Sherrie Rindlesbacher; Biggest Flirt - Chris Jensen and Allison Buehler; Most Witty - Josh Gugleman and Crystal Ludlow; Best DressedJeremy Shepherd and Jamie Schwartz; Most Attractive - Chad Blaisdell and Bobbie Jo Allen; Nicest Eyes - Lance Bird and Courtney Dives.
40 YEARS AGO (1984)
Lori May, daughter of Howard and Madge May, appeared at half-time in the Valley of the Sun Bowl football game in Phoenix, as a member of the Ricks College Drill team – The Vikettes. The drill team accompanied the football team in their championship game against Phoenix College.
Shawn Steed and Teresa Evans recently returned from Kansas City, Missouri where they represented the Malad Chapter of the FFA.
Seven Malad students competed at the National Youth Athletic Cross Country event in Seattle Washington. Those competing were Brett Hill, Deron Scott, Ron Eliason, Brock Hill, Erin Jones, Justin Jones and Tyler Jones.
Parry’s Chevron wins the Thanksgiving Basketball tourney. Those playing on the winning team are Dave Golightly, Casey Jones, Dennis Evans, Frank Russell Tom Laws, Stewart Portella and Sheldon Vaughan.
Runner-ups in the tourney are the Benson-Horsley team, which includes Kevin Blaisdell, Albert Jones, Brad Atkinson, Ken Ward, Brent Jones, Steve Edwards and Mike Atkinson.
Laying claim to third place was the John H. Williams family, John Reddington, Kelly Edwards, Mark Williams, Jeff Williams, Terry Williams, Allen Williams and Kevin Williams.
Selected on this year’s all tournament team were: Stewart Portela, (MVP), Dennis Evans, Ken Ward, Kevin Blaisdell, Allen Williams, Curtis Archibald, Troy Williams, Jeff Thomas, Sam Evans and Bill Tovey.
50 YEARS AGO (1974)
Louis Dredge was elected president of the Oneida Farm Bureau at the annual business meeting.
Dale Moon was named vice president and Jay Baker, secretary, succeeding Gary Parry.
Other board members are Peirce
Sorensen, Robert Hess, David Nielsen, Roger Facer, Rex Mills and Gary Parry.
Three Malad High School students received top ratings of superior in the Idaho High School Drama Festival at Shelley.
Lynn Hess received straight superior ratings on humorous solo acting and Gayle Hansen and Arch Williams, straight superior ratings on duo-acting. They qualified for the State Festival by earning superior ratings at the district event in Preston and the regional meet at Idaho Falls.
Future Homemakers of America, Malad Chapter, and their advisor, Mrs. Louise Davis, presented a musical Thanksgiving program at the Oneida Nursing Home.
Performers were Debbie Goddard, piano solo; Cathy Showell and Becky Hansen, piano duet; Tracey Bybee, tap dance; Janna and Christine Jensen, duet, accompanied by Miss Showell; group of Sophomore class girls, song. Sheldon Smith bowled an almost perfect game in Early Bird League action at Malad Bowl.
Sheldon spared in the first frame of his second game and then rolled 11 straight strikes for a 290, the highest game ever rolled at Malad Bowl.
60 YEARS AGO (1964)
Retired officers honored last week during a convention of the Southeastern Idaho Peace Officers’ Association at Malad included Arthur T. Williams, Oneida County deputy sheriff; who served a total of 17 1/2 years; Sheriff John A. Evans of Oneida; who served as sheriff for 23 years; Eugene Scheibe, Pocatello, FBI agent for 30 years. Dean M. Lloyd, Soda Springs, police chief and president of the Association presented desk pen sets to the men honored.
Elder LaRell Kent, the first LDS work missionary called from the Malad Stake, is on assignment for the LDS Church in the Western Canadian Mission.
Elder Kent is working on one of 53 chapels on construction in that area.
Honored at the Malad High School’s Senior Ball are these six students chosen by their classmates to reign at the annual event. Rozie Jones, second attendant; Lynn Smith, “Miss Seniorette”; Sandy Bowen, first attendant; Terrell Harris, second attendant; Mark Grover, “Mr. Senior”; Doug Williams, first attendant.
Nine members of the student council attended the Idaho Association of Student Councils at Pocatello. Those who attended were T. D. Jones, Bob Swenson, Rozie Jones, Sandy Bowen, Lynn Smith, Wayne Shepherd, Janice Blaisdell, Lonnie Gleed and Lon Williams.
David Hart, Malad High School basketball coach, announced this week that the first annual Varsity-Alumni game is scheduled to be played in the Malad High gym, December 12th, with proceeds from this year’s contest earmarked for purchase of new uniforms for the Dragon cagers.
Coaching the 14-man alumni squared will be LaDell Andersen, head mentor at Utah State University and a former Malad High and Aggie star.
Coach Hart states the alum squad will be comprised of outstanding Malad High players from the years 1957 to 1962 and those who have agreed to play include Wendell Smith, Dale Evans, Jim Hartvigsen, DelMar Williams, LaMont Harrison, Kerry South, Wayne Budge, Terrell Jensen, Ralph Hanson, Richard Rice, Roger Thomas, Gary Evans, Everett Wharton and Vern Budge.
5 YEARS AGO (2019) Ridge Wise and Scarlett Smith check out the prizes to be awarded in the Malad Merchants’ Christmas Coloring Contest Grand Prize Drawing.
40 YEARS AGO (1984) Pictured above are the champions of this year’s Thanksgiving Basketball Tournament, Parry’s Chevron. Left to right are Dave Golightly, Casey Jones, Dennis Evans, Frank Russell, Tom Laws, Stewart Portella and Sheldon Vaughan.
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Winter is here! Along with the holidays, snow, and hot cocoa come many viruses, coughs, and colds. Please help us reduce the spread of germs with proper handwashing. National Handwashing Awareness Week is December 5-11. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the following steps can help keep everyone healthy this winter season
• Wash hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds
◦ Singing the song, “Happy Birthday” is at least that long Dry your hands using a clean towel or air dry them
• Wash hands before food preparation, before eating a meal, after using the restroom, after sneezing/blowing nose, after leaving a public space, etc.
What’s in season during December?
• Brussel Sprouts - wash clean, slice in half, drizzle with olive oil, salt & pepper. Bake at 375 degrees for 30 minutes on a lined baking pan. Delicious! Cranberries
• Kale
• Green Beans
• Broccoli
• Oranges Easy Citrus
1 package of fresh cranberries (usually sold in 2 lb. bags), washed clean ½ cup granulated sugar - Feel free to adjust to preferred taste
Bring water and sugar to a light boil, add cranberries and let sit for about 5 min, just until they begin to burst open. Turn off heat and mix in orange juice and zest. Let cool and enjoy! Store in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for 7-10 days.
Dec. 4 - Open Faced Turkey Sandwiches, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Dessert
Dec. 13 - Hamburger Soup, Fruit Salad, Corn Bread, Dessert
War on Weeds—weeds are everybody’s problem
THE ISSUE: Yellow floating heart
Yellow floating heart (Nymphoides peltata) is an aquatic perennial weed, native to the Mediterranean and Eurasia. Its presence negatively impacts biological diversity, native plants, native ecology, and wildlife habitat. Yellow floating heart gets its name from large heart shaped leaves that float on the top of the water. The leaves are green to yellow green in color. Leaves are shiny and 2-6 inches across. Bright yellow flowers are formed in clusters of 2-5 flowers per cluster. Flowers have 5 fringed petals and are housed on stems about 3 inches above the water. Yellow floating heart is a dangerous weed because it spreads very easily. It can spread by seed (transported great distances by waterfowl), by rhizomes (runners under the water surface) and by broken plant parts that float to new areas. Unfortunately, this weed is a popular water garden plant and can still be purchased in some regions. Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Options:
• Prevention— Learn to identify this plant. Never dispose of aquarium contents in bodies of water. Always clean, drain, and dry watercraft before transporting to new locations. Report sightings to local authorities.
• Mechanical— Hand digging or
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pulling can be effective on small infestations, extreme care should be taken to remove as much of the plant as possible. This plant can spread by broken plant parts.
• Cultural— Control measures should be taken before flowering occurs. Waterfowl that consume seeds can transport them to new areas.
• Chemical—Unfortunately, this weed can be very difficult to control using chemicals. It has a thick waxy layer on its leaves that prevents chemicals from penetrating. Contact local authorities for chemical control options. Always read and follow herbicide label directions!
Justin Hatch, University of Idaho Extension Agriculture Educator in Caribou and Bear Lake County. 208-547-3205
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OBITUARY
Keith Leroy Jorgensen
March 3, 1942 ~ November 21, 2024
Keith Leroy Jorgensen, 82, of Malad City, passed away on November 21, 2024, at his home.
Keith was born March 3, 1942, in Logan, Utah, to Cleon Jorgensen and Margaret Larsen Jorgensen. He had four siblings: Gary, Ray, Joyce, and Maxine, and seven step-siblings: Richard, Ollie, William, Rodney, Brent, Cathy, and Cindy.
He welcomed four children: Ernest, Rick, Tracy, and Shelly.
Keith settled in Malad, Idaho, and dedicated his life to his career at Western Metals in Plymouth, Utah, where he worked as a crane operator, loading scrap metal.
He deeply loved the Denver Broncos and could be found cheering for them or yelling at them through the television most Sundays. A lifelong dream was fulfilled in 2016 when Keith traveled to Denver with Ernie and two of his grandsons to watch a Broncos game.
He quickly became a Malad Dragons fan when four of his grandchildren returned to Malad and began playing sports. You could often find him in the bleachers for most functions, including drill team, cheerleading, volleyball, basketball, and football.
Keith loved fishing and hunting. He rarely went anywhere without a tackle box and a good pair of binoculars.
He spent his later years surrounded by neighbors who quickly became friends and felt like family to him. Also, his friend of many years, Akasha Kszyminski of Malad. His family
would like to express their gratitude to all those who loved and cared for him during that time.
He is preceded in death by both of his parents, his sister Maxine, a stepmother, and two step-brothers.
He is survived by his children, Ernest (Jennifer) of Malad, Idaho; Rick (Hollie) Jorgensen of Logan, Utah; Tracy (Kert) Spor of Logan, Utah, and Shelly McCullough of Logan, Utah; three siblings, 15 grandchildren, and 22 great-grandchildren.
To share a favorite memory of Keith or to offer condolences to the family, please leave a tribute at www.redrosefuneral.com
Linda Joy Bronson
February 8, 1951 ~ November 24, 2024
Linda Joy Bronson was born on February 8, 1951, and passed away peacefully at her home on November 24, 2024, surrounded by her devoted husband of 47 years, Robert Lee Bronson, and seven children: Phillip Kozak, Kenneth and Mandy Bronson, Greg Bronson, Michelle Bronson, Kim Kozak, Niki Carter and Cassie Bronson Seymour. Linda was a proud grandmother to 16 grandchildren and a beloved great-grandmother to 23 great-grandchildren.
Linda is also survived by her brothers Brent Lewis and Thomas Lewis, along with Thomas’s wife Dianna Lewis. Sister-in-law Kay Hess. She was preceded in death by her parents Dean and Bonita Lewis, her brother Jay Lewis, sister Tam Lewis, nephew Jed Lewis, and her granddaughter Sadie Page Kozak.
Kenneth Stoddard
February 10, 1935 ~ November 24, 2024
Beloved Father, Grandfather, and friend, Kenneth (Ken) J Stoddard, 89, long time Malad resident, passed away on Sunday, November 24, 2024, following a long illness. Ken was born February 10, 1935, in West Point, Utah. He was a middle child of 11 children to Frank and Agnes Stoddard. He was raised and educated in West Point, Utah. Ken married Joan Walker Stoddard on January 5, 1960. They lived in Utah until 1993 when they moved to Malad City, Idaho. Ken was loved by his family and many in the community. He was a lover of country music and played in various bands as a lead guitarist and singer. His occupation in life was fencing and maintenance. He loved to work with his hands. He had a small engines repair license and loved doing anything mechanical in nature. His favorite thing in life was spending time with his kids and providing guidance and leadership to them even when he had to travel to see them in Maryland and/or Alaska. Ken is survived by his four children, Schelene Acker of Malad, Idaho; Julie (Vincent) Simpson of Pearce, Arizona; Karrie Jo Miller
of Malad, Idaho; Michael (Lacey) Stoddard of Pocatello, Idaho He is preceded in death by his wife Joan K Stoddard; both his parents; all of his brothers and sisters; his eldest daughter Tamara Barnes, his granddaughter’s Joanie Barnes and KayLynn Bishop and a grandson Joshua Deans. At Ken’s request, no services will be held. We will celebrate his life with every memory we have to share.
Linda’s warm presence and loving nature will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
A viewing will be held Monday, December 2nd from 7-8 at Horsley Funeral Home.
Linda found immense joy in spending time with her family. She was incredibly talented in all she attempted whether it was arts crafts, painting, crocheting or other creative endeavors. Her love for family outings, camping trips, and rock climbing was unmatched. She cherished every moment spent with her husband, Robert, making it clear every day how much she loved her family. Linda was an amazing wife, mother, and grandmother, whose legacy will forever live on in the hearts of those she touched.
Keith Leroy Jorgensen
Kenneth Stoddard
Linda Joy Bronson
Thank your local farmers and ranchers!
By Allison Eliason
Thanksgiving week is often the pinnacle point of heartfelt gratitude. The holiday helps us to slow down and take time to see all of the goodness in our lives. We give thanks for the families around us, the homes and careers we have, the opportunities for growing and learning and the many luxuries we have that we surely take for granted.
High on that list of thanks should be the farmers and ranchers that help feed families around the world. This may seem like an obvious choice but I wonder how many people actually realize that without the backbreaking work of the agriculture industry, their thanksgiving would look very different. From the turkey at the center of the thanksgiving table to the stuffing and corn and mashed potatoes and even the sweet potato souffle, it all began in someone’s field. Those tasty rolls began as a small wheat seed that was
cultivated, harvested, milled and prepared into the flour you used to make great-grandma’s best ever roll recipe. That sweet whipped cream started at the dairy and made its way to the shelves for you to whip up for a tasty pie garnish. That beautiful garden salad is brought to you by the row crop farmers tending their lettuce, carrot and onion fields, just to start. There isn’t a single bit of Thanksgiving dinner you could have without the management and stewardship of farmers and ranchers. No, I take that back. In this day and age there are plenty of synthetic food alternatives and imitations that you could choose from. But synthetic foods only imitating the real flavor of a savory plate of meat and potatoes could never compare to the real thing. Besides thanking farmers and ranchers for the foods you get to enjoy, not only on Thanksgiving day, but every day, we owe them a thanks because without them, there is so much of life we wouldn’t enjoy.
Annual Turkey Shoot held by Malad Gun Club
Pop, pop, pop! Early on Saturday morning, November 23, shooters lined up at the Malad Gun Club for the annual Thanksgiving Turkey Shoot. It was a very cold and windy day, and many gathered at the Gun Club to try their luck at winning a Thanksgiving turkey or ham.
The event started with a few warm-up rounds, and then competition started and lasted throughout the day.
During competition, between 14 and 24 shooters competed in a group. The last one standing in each group were declared the winners. During the day they would spin the splatter board and a shooter would shoot at it and whichever name had the holes on their name won the choice of a turkey or ham. About 90 turkeys and 40 hams were handed out to those participating and from the pie boards. The Malad Gun Club this year did the first annual buckle shoot from the porch. The winner of the buckle was
Todd Begenwald.
The annual shoot is well attended every year, and this year was no exception. Malad residents and friends from Utah enjoyed the day. The next event for the Malad Gun Club will be the Malad Round Robin Trap shoot that will be held in April and May for three weekends.
Knights finish wrestling season with a plethora of medals
BY ALLISON ELIASON
The Malad Middle School Knights wrestling season wrapped up with its final district matchup on Friday, November 22. After a quick season on the mats, the coaches of the young MMS wrestlers say that they have a lot to be proud of.
The boys and girls of the Knights wrestling team traveled to Soda Springs for the end of season district tournament. The Knights brought home an impressive 19 medals with 11 of those being 1st place medals. The district medalists are:
District Champs
Brecken Price
Lincoln Berry
Dax Nimer
Rustin Montgomery
Riggin Montgomery
Bentley Maddox
Jace Nalder
Tyker Hamilton
Bronson Smith
Aleah Seamons
Harlee Maddox
District Runner Ups
Kallen Price
Joe Angel
Bastian Miller
Trustin Palmer
Jocelyn Purdum
Oakley Jones
Third place medalists
Kaymon Nimer
Fourth place medalists
Liam Donnan
The following day, the Knights competed at the Pocatello Classic Wrestling Tournament against athletes from 14 of the best teams in eastern Idaho. Battling it out on the mats, the MMS team brought home the 2nd place team trophy. This was an exciting feat for the 2024 MMS wrestling team as it is the first team trophy Malad has won from the tournament.
The Knights coaching staff shared, “It is very exciting to compete with those big schools and show that our small school has the talent to not only compete but win. These middle school wrestlers are working hard and are going to be a great addition to our high school team.”
Medalists at the tournament
Champions
138lbs Jace Nalder
165lbs Bronson Smith
100lbs Treysean Clemons
105lbs Jaxon Purser
Runner Up
75lbs Brecken Price
80lbs Kallen Price
115lbs Riggin Montgomery
85lbs Kannon Davis
105lbs Dakota Toone
190lbs Kaymon Nimer
3rd Place
70lbs Payson Price
90lbs Joe Angell
80lbs Jocelynn Purdum
4th Place
105lbs Devin Ball
Imagine if you can, a world without large operations growing masses of food products to sell around the world. Imagine what life would be like if you were responsible to grow and provide all of the food that you and your family would eat.
Tending to animals and crops, harvesting the meats and vegetables, processing the farm products into kitchen ready goods would be all consuming. Think back to our pioneer ancestors and the time they gave to butcher their own animals, churn their butter and grind their wheat. If we were completely dependent on providing all our own foods we would either have very little or spend all our time growing it.
With advancements in technology came great improvements in agriculture that allowed farmers and ranchers the capacity to take on more crops and more acreage to feed more families than just their own. As people could purchase foods, it in turn allowed them to use their time and
energy in other ways. People could follow their dreams and new ideas, whether it was an exciting career, traveling adventures or enjoying the arts.
Today we have celebrities, stars and popular figures that do very little to provide for themselves, but rather spend all their time entertaining us. Around the world are presidents, leaders and dignitaries that work to make our countries safer to raise our families. Our children have chances to learn more things in more ways than our forefathers could have ever dreamed of. And all of these opportunities and more are afforded to us because we have an agriculture industry that takes on the responsibility to feed the world.
This week as you count your blessings and all the good you have, remember that so much of it comes from the good men and women that labor in fields across the world. They deserve your thanks this season.
MHS Players named to All-Conference Volleyball Team
BY ALLISON ELIASON
The Idaho All-Conference Volleyball Team for the 5th district was recently released and heavily included some of Malad’s own Lady Dragon volleyball players. The teams are made up of the best athletes of the best volleyball teams in 3A District 5 all across Idaho. The teams are voted on by the coaches of each team. Izzy Haycock was named as the Player of the Year for the 2024 season. Included on the All-Conference first team was libero Riglee Peterson, setter Izzy Haycock, outside hitter Brinley Clark, and middle hitter Liv Nelson. Lady Dragons named to the second team were defensive specialist Brylee Oglesbee and outside hitter Brynnlee Jones.
A full list of the 2A All-State is as follows: Player of the Year – Izzy Haycock
First Team: Riglee Peterson- Libero- Malad
Britta Grimm- OH- West Side
Izzy Haycock- Setter- Malad
Brinley Clark- OH- Malad
Miley Cundick- OPP- West Side
Soleil Somsen- MB- Soda Springs Liv Nelson- MB- Malad
The Malad men’s basketball team and coaches facilitated the annual Elks Hoop Shoot for all boys and girls ages 8-13 in Malad on Saturday, November 9. The winners of each division later went on to compete in Preston against peers from Bear Lake, Soda Springs, Grace, Preston and West Side. The hoop shoot is a simple contest for boys and girls to demonstrate their basketball prowess, grit and love for the game. The participants were each given 5 warm up shots before their official 10 free throw attempts. In the event of a tie, the contestants shoot 5 additional free throws until a clear winner is determined.
Winners were as follows:
Girls 8-9 yr old:
Kessa Keetch 1st in Malad 10-11 yr old: Navy Keetch 1st in Malad 12-13 yr old: Becca Nelson: 1st in Malad, 2nd in Preston
Boys 8-9 yr old: Lynk Anderson 1st in Malad, 3rd in Preston 10-11 yr old: Carter Jones 1st in Malad 12-13 yr old: Sawyer Beutler 1st in Malad, 1st in Preston.
Winning first place in both Malad and Preston, Sawyer Beutler will move on to compete in the regional competition in January held in Blackfoot, Idaho.
Marty Hill presents the Buckle to Todd Begenwald.
Shooters take aim at the Malad Gun Club’s Annual Turkey Shoot Saturday.
Lady Dragons dominate on court
BY ALLISON ELIASON
The Lady Dragons saw a stacked week of games as they played through week two of their winter season schedule. Competing against 4A American Falls and state contenders Melba and Parma all in one week was a feat in itself. Going three and zero on the weeks’ games was certainly a great achievement. But completely dominating each of those games was a statement.
Wednesday, November 20, the Lady Dragons traveled to American Falls to face off against the Beavers in their first matchup of the season. Having played them in the offseason, Malad knew that this was going to be an uptempo game against a number of players that would have to be completely shut down if they were to have a chance to win.
It took a few minutes for the MHS team to get rolling, but once they did, they could hardly be stopped. In the opening quarter, the Lady Dragons put up 20 points to the Beavers 9. Moving into the second quarter, American Falls began to find some success as they worked the ball inside to the block. But with some halftime adjustments, Malad’s defense locked down the inside game to go 25-12 in the third quarter.
Not only did the Lady Dragons keep the Beavers from a first shot attempt, they deterred any chance of a second shot attempt as they outrebounded their opponents 37-8. Liv Nelson led the charge rebounding with 13 total. Mady VanBebber and Brynnlee Jones added 6 more each. Jones led the team with 16, followed by Mikell Keetch with 14 and Izzy Haycock with 11 to beat American Falls 58-42.
The Lady Dragons opened a doubleheader weekend hosting the Melba Mustangs on Friday, November 15. The Mustang women’s basketball program came with a reputation of developing a number of college athletes over the years. Included in their 2024-2025 team is another potential D-I athlete that was sure to
bring trouble for the Lady Dragons.
Coming into the game prepared and confident, Malad stepped up to play in a way that they hadn’t yet that season. Over the four period game, the Mustangs never put up more than 8 points in a single quarter. The clamp down MHS defense hardly allowed any scoring opportunities, while also forcing 7 turnovers. Of the 23 points Melba scored in the game, 10 of those were from the free throw line.
Keetch started the scoring for the Lady Dragons, driving into the key to put up a floater nearly a minute and half into the game. Haycock added two more from the free throw line after a blocking foul committed by Melba on a lay in drive. At the other end of the court, Malad forced turnover after turnover as they anticipated the incoming pass to the high post, forcing the point guard to lose the ball in the back court, or pressuring a pass out of bounds.
The scoring really took off midway through the second quarter as Jones hit back to back 3’s followed by an easy block shot plus the follow up free throw. The Lady Dragons jumped right back into the game as they began the second half to end the third quarter 60-21. With such a commanding lead, the clock ran the remaining quarter of the game. Despite the quick moving time, Malad
still added another 12 points to their score while holding Melba to only one more score, ending the game 72-23.
Saturday afternoon, the Lady Dragons ended their week of games by hosting the Parma Panthers. The Panthers finished their season by taking fourth place in the 4A state tournament and look to have just as promising a season again.
Parma jumped to the lead in a minute into the game, going up 5-0. Not concerned by the gap on the scoreboard, the Lady Dragons quickly took back the lead with foul shots by Jones, Nelson and VanBebber and put back block shot by VanBebber. With lock down defense happening at both ends of the court, scoring opportunities were few for both teams but the Malad managed to pull to a small 12-5 lead at the end of the first quarter.
Keetch hit a deep corner three pointer off of a baseline drive by Haycock to get the scoring for the Lady Dragons in the second quarter. As the quarter wore on, the Panthers set up into a tough full court trapping press. The defense did little to keep Malad from moving the ball down the court and instead, giving them additional scoring opportunities as they quickly moved the ball to the open block.
The defense continued to dominate
the game as they moved into the second half. The Malad offense had to work for every opportunity to make any gains on the scoreboard. Executing their offense became the priority to create those openings at the hoop. The Panthers weren’t willing to give up an easy basket, but the Lady Dragons still managed to put up 16 points to their 13.
Down to the final quarter of the game, Malad knew it was far from over despite their 42-28 lead. The Panthers had accrued a number fouls throughout the game, forcing them to pull off their full court pressure. The Lady Dragons began driving to the hoop with greater intent, creating openings to kick back to for the shot. With the drive and dish offense working for them, Parma became even more desperate to close the gap on the scoreboard. But the Malad defense didn’t skip a beat as their high pressure defense forced rushed shots and poor passes.
Having control of the pace of the game, the Lady Dragons slowed things down to extend their possession time and limit the Panther’s. Their discipline and execution throughout the remaining minutes of the game secured their win, 56-40.
Starting the season with such tough competition may have seemed like a challenging beginning, but it was just the challenge the Lady Dragons needed to get their season off the ground. Forced to play high level basketball, Malad has seen just what it will take to have the successful season they want.
Head Coach Trevor Jones said, “These girls have talent and a special chemistry between them. We know they can do great things, but it’s up to them. We know we can accomplish great things this season, we just have to go after it. I think we are just beginning to see what they are capable of doing.”
The Lady Dragons will next play Marsh Valley on Tuesday, November 26 before pausing for the Thanksgiving holiday.
Winter Sport Preview
BY ALLISON ELIASON
Teams at all levels have settled into the winter sports season and the Malad Dragons are no different. Mens and womens wrestling and basketball are in full swing with games and matchups just on the horizon. Athletes, coaches, and fans are excited to see what the season holds, knowing that nothing will come easy- just the way they want it.
Men’s Wrestling
The reigning state champion Dragon wrestling team has been hitting the mats and is all geared up for another exciting season. With the taste of last year’s victory still so sweet, the pressure is on for a repeat as state champions. Some might feel that sort of pressure as daunting but the MHS team is excited to meet the high hopes and expectations set.
The Dragon wrestlers have already begun working towards their goal of a second state championship win with their off season and preseason work to be ready to face any opponent on the mats. In the off season several athletes competed and trained with Team Idaho, helping to keep them in wrestling shape and preparing them for the high school season. The coaching staff has worked to mix up their schedule this season to include other teams and wrestlers that
they will likely see at the final season tournament.
The coaches are excited with the group of athletes wrestling for the Malad Dragons this year from their seasoned senior to the incoming freshman. Head Coach Devin Morrison said about the 2024 season, “We have a great group of young men on the team that work well together and push each other to succeed. Our seniors and juniors are doing a really good job of leading the team and helping the underclassmen prepare for the season. They have big goals as a team and as individuals and us coaches are excited to watch them accomplish those goals.”
Women’s Wrestling
Since their beginning in 2022, the Lady Dragon wrestling has seen growth every year, both in numbers and in skill. This year is no different with an all new high of 20 wrestlers trying out for the sport.
Even though the program is still young, the improvements the athletes and coaches have made since their beginning has been significant. Their time and experience has helped them know where to start, what to work on, and where they will make progress that will translate to wins on the mats.
The Lady Dragon wrestling coaching staff shared how excited everyone
is for the season to finally be started, saying, “Everyone is excited to be wrestling. The girls are looking good and we think it’s going to be a great season.”
Men’s Basketball
The Dragon basketball season may have only officially began a week ago, but the team has been hitting the gym for weeks in anticipation for the coming season. The Malad roster tallies an exciting 23 players, 6 upperclassmen. Compared to teams around the district such as West Side, Declo, and Aberdeen who are loaded with senior athletes, the Dragons are quite young with 10 sophomores and 7 freshmen. Unfortunately, of those 23 are a number that are suffering injuries and aren’t likely to return this season.
Regardless of team size or age, the Malad Dragon basketball team has the skill and talent to play with any team on the court. Head Coach Zach Buetler shared, “Our boys are capable of competing every night even with our stacked schedule. All but three programs on our schedule are coming off +500 performances last year. Nothing will come easy and we wouldn’t want it any other way.”
Women’s Basketball
While the men’s basketball and wres-
tling teams are just getting started, the Lady Dragon basketball team is fully into their regular season. With a preseason jamboree and four games already played, the MHS team has started the season with a 3-1 record and is clearly on their way to a successful season.
Malad’s women’s basketball team also came in fewer numbers than they had anticipated due to injuries, topping out at 23, giving them a full roster for three teams.
The Lady Dragons have started their season with a steep schedule, taking on three teams that had qualified for the 2023-2024 state tournaments. The Malad team is looking for an easy ride as they begin their season but rather a challenge knowing that is the only way they will improve.
Head Coach Trevor Jones reminds his players, “We have a chance to do something with our team this year, but only if we show up to play. We have to earn it- nothing is given to us. It’s our time, we just have to believe it.”
Regardless of what sport is in the gym on a given night, Malad sports fans can be sure that they will have a great performance to see. The players and coaches are ready to put in the work for a great season of exciting possibilities.
The MHS Lady Dragons have started out strong this season.
