The Idaho Enterprise | January 2, 2025

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NEWS IN BRIEF At least 179 die in South Korean crash

The surprising and seasonal appearance of the Mari Lwyd. Music is a major part of every Welsh holiday, but especially Christmas!

A Welsh Christmas in Samaria For the second year, Samaria’s Heritage Square played host to a weekend of activities designed to bring some of the seasonal traditions of Wales to the valley. Visitors took a tour through the Square’s restored historic cabins, and learned a bit about Welsh Christmas practices, traditions, songs, and stories.

Donna Whipple demonstrated the tradition of “Calennig,” which has some similarities with trick or treating. It’s a New Year’s tradition where fruits such as apples are decorated with cloves, branches, leaves, nuts, and all manner of other objects and then taken from house to house during the holiday in hopes of receiving small gifts or songs in exchange for the visit.

Also on display was the striking “Mari Lwyd” tradition, which is a uniquely Welsh affair. A person costumed with a cloak or sheet and an animal skull (often a horse) is the visual centerpiece of the tradition, which sees groups of singers going from house to house asking for admittance. Entry is denied to the visitors until they have competed in a singing/rhyming contest with the homeowners to their satisfaction, and then the whole group eats and drinks together in celebration.

Music, as you can tell, is a major

part of Welsh life, and certainly of Welsh holiday traditions. The Samaria Christmas featured Christmas songs played on a violin and other sounds of the season. Visitors were told a bit about the historic cabins that occupy the grounds at Heritage Square. Luke Waldron chose to tell us a story about his connection to Wales, in which he recounted the journey of his “little Welsh grandmother” to the Samaria valley.

Afterward, Waldron explained that a recently received grant would allow for a number of improvements and repairs to the Square, including chinking the cabins, adding windows to some that need them, and otherwise weatherizing and improving the comfort and appearance of the restored structures.

The Welsh tradition of hand-making ornaments was explained by Geneal White, who led visitors through the process of preparing and creating their own tin ornaments with the use of a nail and hammer.

Tammi Benson provided a selection of stories and poems in the final cabin, one which is bedecked in Welsh dinnerware and glassware, as well as a cookstove that is planned to be a future source of Welsh food preparation as improvements to the site continue.

We were treated to the following

poem, by Welsh poet Jayne Davies: My Welsh Valley Standing on the hillside, Gazing at the view, The valley I was born in, Still fresh from the morning dew.

I look down on my village, The mist, just starts to rise, And in the far, far distance, I hear a Vixens cries.

Sounds of people rising, Starting a new day, I wouldn’t wish my hometown, To be any other way.

As I start the steep slope down, My little dog, by my side.

I welcome this lovely valley of mine, With arms held, open wide.

The visit finished with an invitation to partake of wassail and chocolate milk, and then join the group around the fire in a communal sharing of time and space. Like the other traditions on display in Samaria, the central role of spending time with one another, laughing, singing and sharing are key elements of the Welsh tradition. Heritage Square is a unique and wonderful addition to the Malad Valley, and offers a year-round look at the county’s past and its deep Welsh roots.

Luke Waldron reads from a story recounting his grandmother’s experience in Samaria.

Geneal White shows Luke Waldron how to make Welsh style ornaments.

2024 Year in Review—Sports It was a busy, busy year in 2024. The Malad Valley saw a lot of highlights (and some lowlights) and memorable moments over the course of the year.

Due to our first ever (in my experience) week off for the Christmas vacation, we will need to allocate space for our Year in Review across two papers worth in order to keep up with ongoing news. In this issue, you will find Allison Eliason’s overview of the year in Malad sports. With a few championships to brag about, and strong seasons

across the board, the sports year was a busy and exciting one for local athletes.

There are even more stories we could have gone into, and some things that are going to end up being left out as a consequence of trying to fit the space, but you should find more than enough to keep you reading over the next week or so. In next week’s issue, we’ll present the news stories that made 2024 the year that it was, including a seemingly endless election, a new school building and the accompanying bond headache,

INSIDE THE ENTERPRISE

Candlelight Service.............................Pg. 2 Sports Year in Review.........................Pg. 3 School Board Reports.........................Pg. 4

the merging of the two theater communities, changes to the development code, the impending Bannock street project, local student club and organization achievements, the fair, Welsh festival, fourth of July, and much more.

Enjoy a recap of an amazing sports year this week, and stay tuned for a look back at more events that shaped 2024 next week. We are of course also anticipating the birth of the first 2025 baby in Oneida County, and we’ll bring you that news when it breaks.

Puzzles................................................Pg. 6 Obituaries............................................Pg. 9 Event Calendar.................................. Pg. 10

On Sunday, a passenger jet crash-landed at an airport in South Korea, ultimately catching on fire as it slid down the runway.

Two people were reported to have survived the crash, with 179 dying in the crash and conflagration.

This is the largest air disaster in the country of South Korea since a Korean Air Boeing 747 crashed in Guam, killing 228. Footage of the crash indicates that the immediate cause of the crash was the failure of the landing gears to deploy as the plane attempted a landing. The cause of the failure itself is unknown. There has been some speculation on the part of some Korean officials that a bird strike was responsible for the incident, though aviation officials have cautioned that it is far too early to make such a claim.

The 747 and Korean Airlines both have strong safety records. The Aviation and Railway Accident Investigation Board of South Korea will be investigating the crash, with assistance from international groups including the US NTSB.

Former President Carter dies at 100

James Earl Carter—Jimmy Carter—the 39th president of the United States passed away on Sunday at 100 years of age, making him the longest lived president by a good margin. Carter was elected in the election of 1976, defeating incumbent Gerald Ford and then losing to challenger Ronald Reagan in 1980. Carter achieved a number of successes on both the foreign and domestic fronts, with expansions of the national park service, consumer protections, and civil service reform.

Relevant to recent development, Carter was responsible for the Camp David Agreement of 1978 creating a tense peace between Egypt and Isael, the SALT II nuclear arms limitation treaty with the Soviet Union, and ratifying the Panama Canal treaty. Also relevant to today’s environment, Carter’s loss in 1980 is often seen as a result of high inflation, high fuel prices, and general distrust of governmental agencies. Carter will likely be remembered for his continued involvement in national life after his presidency, most famously as the iconic head of Habitat for Humanity. The “new oldest living president” is now Joe Biden, at 82, followed by 78 year old Donald Trump, who is just a bit older than Bill Clinton and George W. Bush. Barack Obama is 63.

Two Oregonians die in search for Bigfoot

The AP is reporting that two men from Oregon were found dead in a Washington forest after going missing on a hunt for Sasquatch. The two men, 59 and 37 years old, were believed to have died from exposure, according to Skamania County Sheriffs. The weather has been cold and wet, and the two men were reportedly not well outfitted for an extended outdoor trek. Drones, volunteers, and canines assisted the search team from Search and Rescue in locating the men. Apparently, they had headed out into Gifford Pinchot National Forest north of Portland on Christmas Eve on a Bigfoot hunting trip and family contacted authorities when they had not returned as planned.

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The candlelight Christmas Eve service is a longstanding tradition at the First Presbyterian Church in Malad.

Candlelight Service at the First Presbyterian Church The First Presbyterian Church of Malad continued its long tradition of hosting a Christmas Eve Candlelight Service this year with a capacity crowd in attendance. Toni Werk, Clerk of Session, directed the service with Jeff Treasure as pianist, Darla Thurber as chorister, and Maieli Murray McEntire as the scripture reader.

After the congregation sang “Go Tell It on the Mountain,” Carol Tschida lit the candles on the advent wreath after which the congregation sang “The Candle Song.” Scriptures related to the birth of Jesus Christ were read, interspersed with musical numbers. Emily Christiansen, Carrie Ann Jensen, and Pennie Wolfe sang a medley of “Do You Hear What I Hear? and “Joy to the World,” after Mary and Joseph had walked to the front of the chapel and laid a doll representing the Christ Child in a manger. Three shepherds took their places before Kamryn Bennett played “O Holy Night” on the cello, accompanied by Lamona Bennett.

Five angels became part of the scene and sang “Away in a Manger,” followed by the three kings presenting gifts to the Babe. The congregation sang “We Three Kings of Orient Are” and then “Joy to the World.”

During the Service of Lights, every member of the congregation held a small lit candle while the lights were dimmed and everyone sang “Silent Night.”

The Nativity cast included Afton Knight as Mary, Brett Knight as Joseph, Vivian Young, Casey Young and Gideon Whipple as shepherds, and William Whipple, Russell Knight and Mahlon Young as the three kings.

The angel choir was comprised of Jillian Williams, Jacquelynn Young, Serena Whipple, Caroline Whipple and Danielle Pettis. Hostesses and candlelighters were Shirley Olsen and Darla Thurber.

After the service, everyone was ready to celebrate Christmas the next day.

A children’s choir made of angels sang “Away in a Manger.”

The nativity is the central narrative of the Christmas service, and brought to life by local kids.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR Dear Editor, I was so disappointed to read the letters to Santa this year in the Idaho Enterprise. In fact, I only read my grandkids letters and only just read the list of what they wanted. I usually read many of the children’s letters.

Computers have helped our lives to be more efficient. And most of our communication now is email.

But I believe letters to Santa for Christmas should be more than just a form letter where they can list three things they want to get.

I hope that next year that whoever makes the decision about letters to Santa might turn back the page and have the kids write a letter to Santa by hand and let them say whatever they want in their own words.

I realize that this will be a lot more work and then the letters must be transcribed to the computer. The result will be incorrect grammar and some misspelled words (and please leave those in) but much more enjoyable to read.

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The story of Jospeh, Mary, and the baby Jesus is one that everyone knows, but can never hear too many times.

but look at the results and see what fills the purpose of letters to Santa in the best way, not the most efficient.

Ken Moss

The Oneida County Fairboard is accepting bids for the stock contractor for the

From the Editor: We at the office thought that Ken did a very good job of explaining something that we had all felt.

Over the past few years, we have spent the weeks before Christmas laughing about some of the funnier things that the kids have said, as well as arguing about what some of the words might actually be. We agree with Mr. Moss that there is something about the free-form naturalness of the responses that gets lost in a form. The whole process is a big undertaking, but we’ll speak with the school district and see if there is any way we can help with the process to bring back the fully formed letters in their natural state.

Thank you to Ken Moss for putting that into words!

Oneida County Cowboy Classic to be held August 14 & 15, 2025.

Bids must be submitted by January 2, 2025 to:

Oneida County Fairboard P.O. Box 13 Malad, ID 83252 Accepting bids for a one-year contract.

For further information regarding this, please contact Diane at 208-390-3601 or Eric at 208-840-1515.

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Senior Oaklie Hebdon with the three pointer to help lead the Lady Dragons to victory in their district tournament matchup against the Pirates.

Senior Dragon basketball players Baylor Bean, Ryan Hubbard, Timothy Jensen, Braylen Tripp, and Ben Petersen with their parents on senior night.

2024—Sports Year in Review

BY ALLISON ELIASON

Every new season of sports has a few challenges and changes, and 2024 was no different. New coaches, athletes, sports directors and more can do a lot to influence the game, but despite it all, great teams and players rise above the challenges to still leave their best work on the field.

The MHS athletics saw a number of changes, the biggest across all MHS Dragon sports began in the 2024 fall season with the sports reclassification. In an attempt to keep Idaho’s high school sports classifications fair and competitive with the enrollment growth across the state, the IHSAA board recently renamed the classifications as well as to reset the dividing lines between each class.

The new classifications now range from 1A to 6A, completely removing the 1A I and II divisions. Malad enrolls nearly 300 students, placing it squarely in the new 3A classification. The 3A fifth districts will still include Aberdeen, Soda Springs and West Side as well as new additions of the Declo Hornets and the Wendel Trojans.

There were a handful of lineup changes to the coaching staff of multiple teams. The MHS softball team saw a coaching roster change with Bri Adams stepping up as head coach.

Brady Price filled the football head coach vacancy after Coach Crozier left Malad.

Beginning in the fall of 2024, the Dragons welcomed a new athletic director as Joshua Smith was hired on as the new high school vice principal and AD. Abby Goddard and Kami Willie took over the cheer team coaching role also beginning the fall of 2024.

Girls Basketball The Lady Dragons opened up the 2024 with two crucial home conference games against the Bear Lake Bears and the Soda Springs Cardinals. Trailing the Bears coming into the fourth quarter, 26-44, the Lady Dragons were determined to close the gap, tightening up both their offense and defense. Malad closed the gap on the scoreboard as the time on the clock whittled down.

With just a few seconds left in the game, the MHS team was looking for a three pointer to tie it up and send the game into overtime. With a defender in her face, Brynnlee Jones worked to get a shot off before the clock expired, hitting the rim just as the final buzzer sounded. Despite their great comeback, Malad fell 50-53.

The following night the Lady Dragons hosted the Cardinals in an-

other intense, down to the wire sort of game. The two teams traded the lead back and forth until finally the MHS team slowly began to pull away in the second quarter. Their strong offense put up the points but it was their quick moving defense that held the Cardinals.

Soda Springs made a last push as they moved into the fourth quarter, bringing it back within 3 points, but Malad defense didn’t falter, holding on to the 54-52 lead to win the game.

The Lady Dragons finished their regular season with six more games, taking down Marsh Valley, Aberdeen, West Side, and American Falls while falling to Bear Lake and Soda Springs. Moving into the end of season tournament, Malad took 3rd place in the 2A District 5 tournament.

The 2024-2025 season began again where the previous season had endedwith a tough matchup in the Bear Lake gym. Going up against the reigning state champion team, the Lady Dragons knew they were coming in for a challenge. The game didn’t end how they would have hoped, but the loss may just have been the start they needed to get their season going.

They recognized just what sort of play it would take to keep up with such a talented team.

Following the Bear Lake loss, the Lady Dragons went on an 11 game winning streak to improve their record to 11-1. Their opponents included 4A teams, 3A teams from both districts 3 and 6 in addition to their home conference. End the 2024 year, Head Coach Trevor Jones said, “We have had a great first half to our season.

But what comes next is even more important. We started well, now we have to go and finish it.”

Boys Basketball The Dragon basketball team had a competitive season as they battled it out on the court with their various opponents. They ended the 2023-2024 season with a 6-17 record, a record that doesn’t fully illustrate the season the MHS team had. The Dragons had a tough schedule, something that was intentionally designed to challenge them. District 5 was a very competitive conference as every team had talented players, making nearly every game an intense contest to its very core.

The MHS team began gaining momentum as they ended their regular season, winning a big home game against district rival West Side. Stepping up their game in a whole different way, the Dragons came out of the second half of the game up 37-31. But the Pirates were hot as they came back into the second half of the game. The

Boys Wrestling 2A State Champion Malad Dragons.

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Dragons worked to hold them, putting up shots to try and keep pace.

The Dragons left everything on the court to put themselves up 63-62.

Braylen Tripp hit a three pointer in the deep corner off of a skip pass from Ryan Hubbard on the opposite elbow with only 38 seconds remaining.

The Dragon defense not only held off a made basket but secured the rebound to thwart any second chance at a basket.

Winning their last game of the season at home was an exciting feat for the Dragons before going into the post season tournament where they eventually fell to Bear Lake and Soda Springs.

Breaking down the statistics of the Dragon team, Head Coach Zach Beutler shared that over the season, the team had improved in every sense of the game. They have fewer turnovers, increased their free throw and field goal percentages, and dropped their point margin by 8 points.

Coming into the 2024-2025 season, Malad posted the youngest roster of any team on their schedule after losing five seniors. Despite the youth and lack of experience, the MHS team has found success on the court, going 4-4 so far in the season.

Their wins include a 20 point defeat over Ririe in their opening game, two 1 basket wins over West Jefferson and South Fremont, and a home opener win over Ririe in their second matchup.

The losses on their record came from well fought games that had their own challenges that if they were played again, might have a very different outcome. Regardless of the season record, the Dragons have proved they are a team to keep their eye.

Boys Wrestling In a sport that is mostly seen as an individual event, the MHS wrestling team showed what they could do together on the mats. Their intense season of tough grappling culminated with a State Championship win for the Dragon team.

17 talented wrestlers qualified to compete at the final tournament of the season. Despite the obvious projections of a team win, being crowned as the 2A 2024 State Champion team was an impressive and long celebrated feat for the Dragon wrestling team.

The win was secured after the first day of wrestling despite the number of matches still yet to be run. Head Coach Devin Morrison said, “It was definitely a team effort. Everyone of our kids contributed to this win and that is something they should all be proud of.”

The tournament didn’t go as well as all the wrestlers had hoped as they battled it out on the mats with the very best from around the state. Day one of the state tournament had some highs and some unfortunate lows for the Dragons. As the first day came to a close, twelve MHS wrestlers were still found fighting for a spot on the podium, Malad having the most wrestlers of any team still competing in the 2A tournament.

“After tough losses it is up to the kids to decide what kind of wrestler and teammate they are,” commented Coach Morrison. “They can give up and feel bad for themselves or they can push ahead and help their team succeed. Our wrestlers chose to show up for their team and fought hard to earn team points and put themselves on the podium.”

Day two had a number of exciting moments for the Dragon wrestlers including freshman Oakley Maddox upsetting the number one seed, a senior and returning state champion from Kellogg, in the semi final round to earn his place in the championship round. Jack Willie also made his way to the finals after defeating the Clear Water Valley number two seed wrestler.

Dragon wrestling is well under way for the 2024-2025 season in similar fashion. The MHS team went 2-0 in their duels on their opening night. In the Dahlke Duels Tournament, the team went undefeated on their opening night. Two men’s varsity wrestlers went undefeated in the Marsh Valley two day tournament- Drake Morrison at 150lbs, going 5-0, and Gabe Hooste at 175lbs going 7-0.

Malad won their home invitational tournament with a total of 215 points.

In addition, Malad’s Jack Willie was voted “Outstanding Wrestler” by the various coaches.

Girls Wrestling The Lady Dragon wrestling team had a strong 2023-2024 season in their second year of competition.

The growth and improvement of the team and program was easily seen as three Malad wrestlers competed in the 2nd all female IHSAA State Tournament, Braylee Price, Aubry Shulz and Cale Carter.

Jumping into the 2024-2025 season, the MHS team did well to recruit as 20 athletes suited up for the new year.

Gaining experience over the last two years, the program is beginning to see even more success on the mats, even from the incoming wrestlers.

In their final tournament of the year, the Lady Dragons placed 3rd in SPORTS YEAR IN REVIEW On Page 10

MHS with a strong girls wrestling team had an amazing second year.

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School board Report for December The December meeting of the Oneida School Board was held on the 17th at the Malad Middle School Library. Larry and Wendy Thomas were honored as the Oneida School District “Employees of the Month.” (See accompanying article.)

New Elementary School The move to the new elementary school was the main topic for the meeting. Principal Sarah McIntyre said that the students are excited to help move their classrooms to the new building and that the teachers will welcome the help of 50 high school students who have volunteered to assist with the move. Professional movers will be there to ensure that everything is done safely. Professional piano movers will move the black baby grand piano and the console piano. (The other baby grand has already been moved to the high school.) Students were allowed to sign the walls of the old school. Teachers and students are excited to show the new school to family and community members. In spite of a snowstorm, the open house on Monday was a huge success with many, many people coming to tour the building.

Concern has been expressed about the lighting for the new stage in the gym/commons room of the new building. That topic will be discussed once things have settled down from the move and the focus can be on details like lighting.

Superintendent Jon Abrams said that Jared Lusk, the contractor, will set aside bricks from the old building for those who would like souvenirs. Demolition of the old building will begin in the spring.

Mr. Abrams has announced a schedule for the public to be allowed to acquire items from the old building that will not be transferred to the new building.

Jan. 6-11 OSD Staff, Local Non-Profit Groups and Local Government Agencies ** Contact Superintendent Abrams for access: 208-705-3723 Jan. 13-14- Local Public Bid for Items: 4-8pm Jan. 15-18 - Public pick-up bid items: 4-8pm Jan. 20-23- Public Access (donations accepted) 4-8pm Administrator Reports Mr. Abrams reported that he and Dr.

Terri Sorensen, Administrator of the Idaho Home Learning Academy charter school, will go to Boise to testify before the legislative Education Committee about the negative impact of some legislative actions on Oneida School District last year and to clarify the role of IHLA..

Building administrator reports were included with the agenda, resulting in very short oral reports.

The Stone School expressed thanks to the Dan Cervantes family for donating hats and gloves for students.

Sarah McIntyre, Principal of Malad Elementary School, announced that the students had raised $300 to be donated to the Oneida Crisis Center to help families in need during the holidays. A thank-you was sent to the Preston Elks Lodge for the donation of coats, caps, and gloves.

The Malad Middle School report indicated that the dental sealant program went well with 260 sealants placed.

A special thanks was given to April Sluder, the Oral Health Program Coordinator for Southeastern Idaho Public Health Department.. The band and chorus Christmas concert was excellent. The Middle School wrestling team took 2nd place at the Pocatello Classic tournament at which schools in all divisions from throughout eastern Idaho participated. At the district tournament in Soda Springs, Malad had 11 district champions and 19 medalists.

Dallin Rupp, Principal of Malad High School, reported that Boise State University provided training on differentiated instruction to high school and middle school staff on December 13. Additional ongoing support will be provided through monthly conference calls with the high school instructional coaches. Mr. Rupp also reported that Lexie Evans, the ag teacher, had received a Perkins Grant for almost $8000 to purchase lab tables with Phenolic topics. Shantel Tavoian, the family and consumer science teacher, received the same grant and will use the money to purchase RealCare Babies for the parenting and child development class.

Seniors presented their senior projects to the public on December 12.

The Board approved Justice Servoss as a substitute teacher, pending her passing the State-mandated background check. Three policies that were under consideration were tabled due to the need for additional wording changes.

December PIG Goals Malad Elementary School We have had a busy month of packing and moving! As a whole school, we accomplished a huge move and we are proud of that. Here are the classes that had PIG goals and the students who met them.

Mrs. Allen’s 5th Grade Read 2 Books before Christmas Break Saige Cox Kiki Broderick Gracie Nelson Ali Hanks Alyssa Cutler Payson Price Tucker Velasco Paisley Allen Macoy Luke Frank Fesler Nash Naylor Zach Palmer Skyli Armstrong Troy Cottam Charlotte Teeples Boston Schofield Aaron Wall Mariah Kronvall Rawley Carter

Mrs. Blaisdell’s 5th Grade I know my multiples 9, 10, 11, 12 Haylen Kimberling MaKelle Clark Jace Seevers Keegan Snow Dax Buetler Brittyn Venable Millie Ekstrom Whittney Roe Avery Daniels Kennedy Hannum Mrs. Clark’s 4th Grade Our class goal was to pass off the 6 multiplication tables.

Kyler Blaisdell Seeley Booth Aiden Chabries Daisy Hawkes Eva Henry Lafe Huckaby Zippy McCullough Aiden Ostrom Anthony Purdum Emma Spencer Dawson Miller Hadlie Evans Olivia Briscoe

PRETTY IMPORTANT GOALS

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Larry and Wendy Thomas were both named Employees of the Month, pictured with Kelly Hill, Jon Abrams, and Kris Bingham.

School Board – Employees of the Month Two long-time school district bus drivers were honored as the Oneida School District “Employees of the Month” at the monthly meeting of the Oneida School Board on Tuesday, December 17, 2024. Larry and Wendy Thomas have worked a total of 83 years as drivers of regular route, trip, kindergarten, after-school, and special education buses, ensuring that thousands of students have arrived at school and back home safely.

In describing the training Larry had to become a bus driver, Kelly Hill, Director of Transportation, said that Larry was asked to drive a bus around the block at the elementary school and then to take the bus for a drive, so Larry took his family to Logan to a movie and back. That was Larry’s training back in 1981.

Kelly went on to report some calculations about Larry’s time as a driver.

Larry has driven a bus for 44 years, which makes 7360 days of school, even accounting for the District going to a 4-day week in 2007. That is close to 600,000 miles of route driving, not counting field trips, sports trips, tournament trips, and other special trips, which would bring the total number of miles closer to 700,000. If there were 30 students on the bus each day, that makes 441,600 students that Larry has turned his back on and looked at through a mirror.

Kelly then read from his letter of nomination that “Larry is always concerned about the safety of the kids and does what is best for them. It’s because of Larry’s dedication and concern for others that Oneida School District kids get to school safely every day.

“Some of Larry’s bus routes have been Deep Creek, Daniels (for many years), and now the Holbrook/Stone route for over 10 years. He told me he can’t believe how fast time has gone by. Larry then said, ‘Imagine how fast it would have gone if I had been having fun!’ Larry always has a sense of humor.”

Kelly then read the following letter in support of Wendy’s nomination: “Wendy Thomas was hired in 1985 as a relief driver until a route opened about five years later. Along with her full-time route, she took on a kindergarten route at noon until 2007 when the kindergarten routes ended. She has also driven the after-school program bus since that program began.

“We never worry if she will be there or not. She is never late, and things are always done. Wendy is very safety minded and always worries about the safety of the children, if this student is crossing the road safely, or if someone is at home when the little ones get there. She has put in nearly as many

miles as Larry has because she has covered extra routes.

“For several years, Wendy drove the wheelchair bus, which is an added responsibility to see that a student in a wheelchair gets to and from school safely. For consistently demonstrating exceptional dedication to safety, outstanding customer service, a positive attitude behind the wheel, reliability, kindness, and commitment to our passengers, Wendy is a true asset to our school district.

“We are proud to recognize Larry and Wendy Thomas for going above and beyond to ensure the safe and comfortable transportation of our community’s students every day.”

Board member Tresie Carter added that her boys, who ride the Holbrooke/ Stone bus with Larry every day, are always commenting on the things Larry does to make sure they are safe.

Kris Bingham, the secretary for the District Department of Transportation, added, “[Larry and Wendy] have been wonderful examples of what hardworking, honest, community service-oriented, and dedicated employees with integrity are and should be.

[They are] always worrying about other fellow employees and the students they have served and rarely asking for a day off from their responsibilities.

Oneida School District could not have been any luckier than to get these two wonderful people as employees.”

Kris then read the poem “Ode to the School Bus Driver” by Mark Waldrop: In the early hours when the weather sours, A steadfast captain steers through showers.

The school bus driver, with a smile so wide, Brings warmth as the day’s first light collides.

Through rain-slick streets, they chart the course, Guiding their precious cargo with gentle force.

A little love goes such a long way In their heart, where kindness does stay.

With every stop and every little wave, They make a difference in the lives they save.

So here’s to the driver with the golden heart, For whom every morning is a brand new start.

The hero of our streets so true-Blessed are the children who ride with you.

The Thomases received a copy of the “Starfish” poem, a restaurant gift card, and plaques to commemorate the honor.

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Grandparents Only Not recommended for parents or kids...

By Gramma Dot

Take care of each other Hold hands on the bench.

We all have our dreams, We work hard to achieve.

We talk with our neighbors About what we believe.

Diversity lives, Wherever we are, Whether here in the valley, Or in countries afar.

So, we’ll be the model For keeping goodness alive The Valley is ready For 2025!

The old year is done, It came and went.

We gave it our best, Our energy’s spent.

The American people Outvoted the press.

But the world’s in a dither, It’s really a mess.

Here in our Valley Where quiet is king, What can we do To help the world sing?

We gather with friends, Chat over the fence,

Happy New Year!!

BIRTHDAYS Whitnee Wakley, Jan. 3 Lindsey Jocobsen, Jan. 3 Teri Price, Jan. 3 Candice Stokes, Jan. 3 Kevin Wangsgard, Jan. 3 Kody Barber, Jan. 4 Steven Clark, Jan. 4 Todd Hubbard, Jan. 4 Terri John, Jan. 4 Peggy Schwartz, Jan. 4 Linda Wight, Jan. 4 Jenny Hawkins, Jan. 4 Ashley Allen, Jan. 5 Camille Allen, Jan. 5 Kay Caldwell, Jan. 5 Bobby Hannah, Jan. 5 Jay Hansen, Jan. 5 Blair Hawkes, Jan. 5 Sherrie Johnson, Jan. 5 Carol Jones, Jan. 5 Keven Naylor, Jan. 5 Riley Taylor, Jan. 5

Scott Wakley, Jan. 5 Meisha Weeks, Jan. 5 Barret Bailey, Jan. 6 Virginia Knutsen, Jan. 6 Colleen Montgomery, Jan. 6 Sara Scouten, Jan. 6 Bryn Bastian, Jan. 7 Rex Coburn, Jan. 7 Samantha Daniels, Jan. 7 Jayse Garrett, Jan. 7 Evan Howe, Jan. 7 Caitlyn Marshall, Jan. 7 Kacey Smith, Jan. 7 Carson Hunt, Jan. 7 Erma Hill, Jan. 8 Suzanne Hill, Jan. 8 Tasia Hobson, Jan. 8 Christopher Jacaway, Jan. 8 Jolynn Price, Jan. 8 Cindy Watkins, Jan. 9 Haden Williams, Jan. 9

NEWS OF RECORD MALAD CITY Melody L Owens, Tremonton, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50 Geraldine Kilfoyle Potter, Malad, unsafe start of parked vehicle and/or unsafe pullout, $33.50, costs $56.50 IDAHO STATE POLICE Bryan M Abegglen, Rigby, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50 Savanna Ellen Criddle, Pinedale, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50 Joseph Leon Horman, McCammon, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50 Vicki Thanh Thai, Sandy, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50 Jose Nicanor Vidal Prieto, Caldwell, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50 Melissa Mae Warner, Colorado City, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50 Brandon N Watts, Salt Lake City, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50; fail to provide proof of insurance, $75.00, costs $56.50 Mohammad Sadam Zadran, Austin, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50 MAGISTRATE COURT David L Brown, Malad, unlawful possession of wildlife, $25.00, costs $602.00, 30 days jail, 30 days jail suspended, 12 months probation – Agency: IDF&G Joseph Michael Buckingham, possessing or disposing of stolen property, $157.50, costs $194.50, 90 days jail, 90

days jail suspended, 12 months probation; possess drug paraphernalia with intent to use, $117.50, costs $232.50, 90 days jail, 90 days jail suspended, 12 months probation – Agency: OCSO Travis Rhettly Corgatelli, Arimo, disturbing the peace, $142.50, costs $192.50, 30 days jail, 30 days jail suspended, 12 months probation – Agency: OCSO Jared Troy Evans, Pocatello, trespassing on private property of another to hunt, retrieve wildlife, fish or trap, $25.00, costs $200.00, 30 days jail, 30 days jail suspended, 13 months probation; shooting from across a public highway, $25.00, costs $165.00, 30 days jail, 30 days jail suspended, 13 months probation – Agency: IDF&G Jimmy Flowers, Hespeia, driving without privileges, $127.50, costs $172.50 – Agency: MCPD Gary Dean Hansen, Idaho Falls, trespass with no property damage - does not remain when ordered to depart, $300.00, costs $56.50 – Agency: IDF&G Michael R Heath, Malad, possessing or disposing of stolen property, $142.50, costs $194.50, 30 days jail, 30 days jail suspended, 12 months probation; use or possess drug paraphernalia with intent to use, $102.50, costs $232.50, 12 months probation – Agency: MCPD

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Malad Elementary Breakfast Monday, January 6 - Cereal Assortment, Poptart Tuesday, January 7 - Cereal Assortment, Mini Waffles Wednesday, January 8 - Cereal Assortment, Breakfast Pizza Thursday, January 9 - Cereal Assortment, Frudel Malad Middle Breakfast Monday, January 6 - Cereal Assortment, French Toast Tuesday, January 7 - Cereal Assortment, Muffins/Yogurt Wednesday, January 8 - Cereal Assortment, Breakfast Pizza Thursday, January 9 - Cereal Assortment, Breakfast Bar Malad High Breakfast Monday, January 6 - Cereal Assortment, French Toast Tuesday, January 7 - Cereal Assortment, Muffins/Yogurt Wednesday, January 8 - Cereal Assortment, Breakfast Pizza Thursday, January 9 - Cereal Assortment, Breakfast Bar

Choices of Milk, Fresh Fruit & Veggies Served Daily in all Schools Malad Elementary Lunch Monday, January 6 – Ham & Cheese Stuffwich, Chips, Food Choice – Corn or Peaches Tuesday, January 7 – Nachos w/Beef, Food Choice – Carrots Sticks or Pears

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ON THIS DAY 1839 First photo of the Moon, taken by French photographer Louis Daquerre

1944 First use of helicopters during warfare (British Atlantic patrol)

1893 First U.S. commemoratives & first U.S. stamp to picture a woman issued (Queen Isabella, patron of Columbus)

1959 USSR launches the Luna 1 spacecraft (Mechta), the first to leave Earth’s gravity, reach the vicinity of the Moon and to be placed in heliocentric orbit

1900 E. Verlinger begins manufacturing 7” single-sided records (Montreal)

1968 Christiaan Barnard performs the world’s second heart transplant on Philip Blaiberg

1903 U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt shuts down post office in Indianola, Mississippi, for refusing to accept its appointed postmistress because she was black

1974 55 MPH speed limit imposed

by Richard Nixon

1906 Willis Carrier receives a U.S. patent for the world’s first air conditioner 1910 First junior high schools in U.S. opens (Berkeley, California)

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January 2025 Nutrition Article

Happy New Year friends! With a new year, we often set New Year’s Resolutions & goals. Popular resolutions often include losing weight, drinking more water, and eating healthier. Here are a few tips to help you reach some nutritional goals: Drinking more water • Aim for at least 8 cups of water per day • Water bottles with labels can help reach intake goals • Setting timers/alarms for reminders to drink up Consuming less salt • Rinse any frozen and canned foods, salt is often used as a preservative. Thoroughly rinse under running water a couple of times will help to reduce sodium content • Keep the salt shaker off the table! We often salt our food before tasting it.

• Look for sodium substitutes i.e. seasoning, citrus, herbs (fresh or dry) Eating less saturated fat and more unsaturated fat to encourage heart health • Saturated fats solidify at room temperature: butter, lard, animal fat • Unsaturated fats remain liquid at room temperature: Oils, avocados, etc.

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• Citrus fruits - oranges, limes, grapefruit, etc.

• Garlic, green beans, broccoli, and sweet potatoes

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Brown ground beef and drain. Return to a large pot and add in the rest of the ingredients. Bring to a low simmer for 10-15 minutes. Turn off, let cool for 5 minutes and top with desired garnishes.

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Jan. 3 - Baked Potato Bar, Carrot & Celery Sticks, Apples w/Dip, Dessert Jan. 8 - Birthday Dinner, St. Louis Steak, Mashed Potatoes, Carrots, Rolls, Dessert Jan. 10 - Taco Soup, Orange Fluff Salad, Dessert Jan. 15 - Beef Stroganoff on Noodles, Beets, Peaches, Dessert Jan. 17 - Spaghetti w/Meat Sauce,

Salad Bar, Applesauce, Dessert Jan. 22 - Shepards Pie, Pears, Rolls, Dessert Jan. 24 - Tomato Basil Soup, Ham Sandwiches, Pineapple & Cottage Cheese, Dessert Jan. 29 - Chicken Alfredo on Noodles, Broccoli, Mandarin Oranges, Dessert Jan. 31 - Taco Salad, Fruit Salad, Dessert

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LOOKING BACK 1984 Marsh Valley children were invited to a free Christmas movie held at the Downey theater December 22 beginning at 1:00 p.m. Rumors have it that Santa Claus was in attendance where he gave candy out, and drew for a Cabbage Patch doll and giant Christmas stocking (sponsored by Family Market). The day’s activities were under the direction of the Downey Lions Club and the City of Downey.

The Malad wrestlers had a big week against Grace with Malad winning 4615. The matches were as follows: 98 lbs Vince Facer won by forfeit, 105 lbs Tracey Davis lost by decision, 112 lbs Scott Smith won by forfeit. Scott also wrestled this match as an exhibition and won. 118 lbs Brett Hill won by pin, 145 lbs Chad Hess won by pin, 155 lbs Carter won by pin, 167 lbs Skidmore lost by decision, Heavy Weight Jepson lost by pin. As something new for the wrestling squad this year, Coach Hutchinson and his staff will pick a wrestler each week to be the wrestler of the week.

This week they have picked Brett Hill who wrestles in the 118 lb bracket and who pinned Perkins in the first 9 seconds of the first round. Brett also took a first place medal at the Tetonia Tournament. Brett started wrestling in Las Vegas at the age of 5 and has enjoyed it all of the years since then. Brett’s dad (Jim Hill) has coached and helped Brett with his wrestling. Brett enjoys all kinds of sports, especially running and road racing. Brett enjoys being out of doors and likes to ski and hunt. We would like to tell Brett what a good job he is doing for the Malad Wrestling Team.

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National Assembly Friday the 14th and were entertained with magic tricks and talking puppets. This coming Friday, December 21st, the Seniors will hold an assembly. There they will present Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus and of course as tradition they will hand out the Senior cuts to all the unsuspecting underclassmen. Now for the big news—school will be let out at 2:00 pm on Friday 21, and will not start again until January 2!”

An article by writer Carol Clark discussed new technology in VCRs. “It’s been a long time since consumers have been as excited about a product as they’ve been about video cassette recorders, better known as VCRs,” she wrote. “VCRs have offered the chance to watch movies at home, the ability to record television programs and the option of videotaping your own events for future viewing. The industry that has sprung up to meet public demand has been sprouting everywhere. It seems these days that you can hardly pass a gas station without seeing videotapes for rent.” Clark’s article goes on to discuss the differences between Beta and VHS formats, and suggest that consumers should examine the libraries of tapes on offer at their local rental facilities before deciding on a format.

Celeste Christophersen wrote: “Dear Santa, How are you? Thank you for everything last year. I want a boy Cabbage Patch Kidd. I don’t care what kind but if you can a bald boy. Nd a barbie named Crystal and some furniture.

Thank you.”

Jeanette Rose wrote: “I want a Cabbage Patch Kid for Christmas and my mom wants a play puppy dog for Christmas and I will give you half a box of cookies with milk.”

Kara Barker wrote: “Thank you for

the toys you gave me. We will leave you some food. I hope you and your reindeer will get to the home ok. I want a backpack. My mom wants some snapped rings. My dad wants some hangere. My brother wants a Gobot.

My sister wants a Cabbage Patch Premie. My sister wants a doll.”

Mary Jaussi wrote: “How are you?

I would like a game of life and a cabbage patch kid and a ord and bring me a sock full of candy and my twin sister the same stuff?”

Jared wrote: “I hope I can see you because I want to tell you what I want.

Wake takes, and I want a GIJoe thing.”

Sue Dawn Clark wrote: “Dear Santa, For Christmas I wold like a Cabbage patch kid and My little pones petes

can I have tos tengs I love you do you love me?”

Kirk Baker wrote: “This year I want a transformer. And a go bot. And a tent some race cars. And the cliff hanger.

And a water demon” Jeramy Head: “Dear Santa Claus, Can I have a bike and a stomper? Santa Claus, how are your elves doing? I love you so much!”

Forrest Thomas: “I want a soccer ball and afoot ball and lots of more presents and stocking filled with candy and some cars and a road to drive them omn.”

Josh Atkinson: “How are you doing?

I am fine. Is it cold up there, it’s cold here. I want a diamon back bike, or a mongoose bike for christmas. Well, I have to go now. By.”

“Hammin’ It Up for Christmas” winners Twenty-one Oneida County residents were winners of a Christmas ham courtesy of Malad City merchants in the annual Idaho Enterprise “Hammin It Up for Christmas” drawing.

Following is a list of the business sponsors and their winners: Allen Drug & Variety – David Brown, Idaho Real Estate Group – Alicia Seamons, Oneida Family Dental – Beth Briggs, Albert’s Service & Up The Creek – ??, Thomas Market – Tam Goddard, Malad City – Jerry Camp, Nell J. Redfield Memorial Hospital – Judy Jones, Farm Bureau In-

surance – Lloyd Hubbard, Mountain States Insurance – Natalie Murphy, Hotel Malad & Hubcap Lounge – Teresa Stromberg, ATC Communications – Ema Lou Parry, Thomas Electric & Furniture – Callie Smith, Northern Title – Gordon Smith, On The Run (KJ’s) – Mark Murphey, Hess Lumber & Home Center – Jan Hawkins, Edith’s Collective – Amber Allen, Outlaw Vapor – Nanda Maldonado, Malad Drive in – Brooks Allen, The Idaho Enterprise – Teresa Stromberg, Ireland Bank – Kathy Johnson, and Malad ACE & Country Store – Roland Keller.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PUBLIC HEARING ONEIDA COUNTY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Legal notice is hereby given that the ONEIDA PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION will hold a public hearing on January 8, 2025, at 6:00 P.M. at Oneida County Event Center to consider the following: APPLICATION #: 24-0004 for a Conditional Use Permit A P P L I C AT I O N B Y: B e n Naylor P R O J E C T S U M M A R Y: Ben Naylor is seeking a Conditional Use Permit to build a Cemetery. The property is located 1615 North 5600 West, 9.2 acres.

PROJECT LOCATION: The approximately 9.2 acres is located at 1615 North 5600 West.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PUBLIC HEARING ONEIDA COUNTY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Legal notice is hereby given that the ONEIDA PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION will hold a public hearing on January 8, 2025, at 6:00 P.M. at Oneida County Event Center to consider the following: APPLICATION #: 24-0006 for a Conditional Use Permit A P P L I C AT I O N B Y: B e n Naylor P R O J E C T S U M M A R Y: Ben Naylor is seeking a The boxed ad should be posted under the Legal Section of the newspaper.

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PROJECT LOCATION: The #5682-01-02-25-T1 approximately 9.2 acres is located at 1615 North 5600 West.

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January 2, 2025

Word Worries

BY BRANDON HALL

Let’s just get the hardest chore of the year out of the way first, shall we? During my time as a writing instructor, I have had students from all over the place. Most of my teaching work has involved students in the degree programs at Idaho State and the University of Idaho, but I also teach students at the Intensive English Institute who come to this country with another first language of origin. The thing is, it doesn’t matter where students are from—the most perplexing punctuation mark is the same across the board: the humble but puzzling semicolon.

So what is that thing anyway? What does it have to do with lists? How does it relate to a regular colon? Is it just a comma with a little hat made out of a period?

Well, here’s the thing. The semicolon is both simpler and more useful than you might think. Using them correctly can make your writing much more efficient, and it also makes reading technical documents much easier.

A semicolon serves one primary purpose—to connect two related sentences together. Ok, technically the things they connect are called independent clauses, but that’s really what sentences are made of. A sentence is composed of a subject (a who or what) and a verb (an action that the who or what performs). Any such grouping is an independent clause, which becomes a sentence when you put a period, question mark, or exclamation point at the end.

If you want to link two complete independent clauses together, though, a semicolon is that way to do it. A set of sentences might read: “The cat was tired. It slept.” In the example, “cat” and “it” are subjects, and “was” and “slept” are verbs. Together, they create two separate independent clauses. To increase readability, and potentially save a little space, a semicolon can bridge the two clauses just fine, e.g.: “The cat was tired; it slept.” A semicolon usually operates like the example, where the two independent clauses are clearly related to one another.

And that’s almost all there is to it. The other thing to be aware of is that semicolons have a lower-tech cousin. Or maybe the right metaphor is that there is a more jury-rigged way to connect sentences that most people use instinctively.

Words like “and” “but” “for” and “so” are called conjunctions, because they, well, conjoin things. A semicolon can be replaced by a conjunction

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Word of the Week: Novel The word “novel” most likely invokes the image of a thick book sitting around somewhere—a nightstand, a beach chair, an airplane seatback. And that, along with the word “novelty” is probably how it’s most often encountered. It’s an appropriate word for this time of year, as it is derived from the latin word “novus,” which means “new.”

From that original use, there are really two main paths that the word has followed. The term “novel” was often used to describe the English writing that began to develop in the eighteenth century. As is still the case, books for the masses tended to come in the form of stories of romance, crime, adventure, and the supernatural, or what was term “gothic.” Horace Walpole is generally considered the father of the genre, with his book “The Castle of Otranto,” a wild ride featuring a giant floating helmet and a statue of the Virgin Mary with a nose bleed.

Again like today, the wilder and more ridiculous the stories were, the better they sold.

For every Jane Eyre or House of the Seven Gables, there are roughly an infinity of throw away books about haunted this and that or holdovers from the Spanish Inquisition or vampires up to no good.

As the stories sought greater and greater levels of outlandishness to compete in a crowded market, they began to be referred to a “novels” in the condescending sense of things that are new for newness sake alone. In other words, a “fad” of sorts.

The other main path for our original word “novus” is the word “news”. News is something of a synecdoche (that’s a free bonus word), which is a word that refers to a larger whole by one piece of it.

“News” of course refers to “things that are new” just like “novel” does, but with a historically greater sense of its own importance.

It’s interesting to note that over time, the “seriousness” of the word “novel” has only increased, while we all know the widespread reputation of the word “news.” That’s the way language works, though; over time, the reference points or social context can shift how we see and understand words within that language. There are many examples, and we’ll look at a few next time!

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January 2, 2025

OBITUARIES

Barbara Bouwhuis Jones May 7, 1932 ~ December 14, 2024

Barbara Bouwhuis Jones was born May 7, 1932 to Fred Bouwhuis and Laura May Jones. Barbara had deep roots in the Malad Valley. Her great grandparents were Welsh pioneer settlers, who came to this area in the 1860s.

Her parents went to California during the Depression to find work.

Barbara and her twin sister were the first premature cesarean babies born in Santa Marie, California. They were so small they fit in shoe boxes and were kept warm in little cotton suits.

While she was visiting relatives in Idaho she met Bill Jones. They were married June 10, 1951. They were blessed with 7 children. Patti, Brad, Barry, Penny, Peggy, Pamela and Paula. Pamela died as an infant.

Bill’s farming and ranching abilities took them from Cherry Creek to Holbrook, Snowville, Strevell, Trout Creek and Grouse Creek. They finally retired in Malad in the 90s. Bill died unexpectedly in 2000.

Barbara had many talents including piano and violin as a youth. She was a wonderful seamstress; sewing for her children and many folks in the communities wherever she lived. She taught others how and made many quilts ~ mostly for others. She had a knack for making beautiful handwork; knitting, crochet, ceramics, and crafts.

Later in life she made dozens of counted cross stitch treasures for family and friends. She was a very good cook and enjoyed trying new recipes. She made

Barbara Bouwhuis Jones

the most wonderful homemade bread!

Her baked beans and boiled raisin cake were often requested for family and church gatherings.

She loved reading and probably read 1000s of books. She was a hard worker in and outside of her home.

She was known for her kind and generous nature.

She worked in the Malad Museum for many years and enjoyed exchanging stories with visitors. She loved genealogy and history.

She was very proud of her children’s and grandchildren’s accomplishments and tried to attend their various activities.

She has 19 grandchildren and 26 great grandchildren.

She is survived by her children. Preceded in death by her husband, Bill, baby daughter and a grandson Ben.

Jean Hansen Waldron

December 11, 1937 – December 14, 2024

Jean Hansen Waldron, 87 a long time resident of Las Vegas, Nevada, passed away on Saturday, December 14, 2024 in Rexburg, Idaho. Jean was born on December 11, 1937 in Tacoma, Washington to Walter C. Hansen and Vivian Corbridge Hansen. She was raised mainly in Elko, Nevada where she graduated from Elko High School, class of 1956.

Jean married James Chandler Waldron June 8, 1959 in the Logan LDS Temple. They met each other while going to Utah State University. In 1961 they moved their young family to Las Vegas, Nevada where she lived until she moved to Rexburg, Idaho in 2022.

She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, where she was involved in many of the organizations. She really loved working with the younger kids in primary where she taught them the primary songs. She loved the Lord served him by serving others. She would go out of her way to help anyone without being asked. She was involved in Ward and Stake choirs. She also sang in many choirs outside of church. Besides her children, singing and music were her passion.

She is survived by her 5 children.

Kathy (Bill) Dunham of Hillsboro, Oregon, Connie (Russell) Norton of Rexburg, Idaho, William (Tina) Waldron of Las Vegas, Nevada, Stephen (Janelle) Waldron of West

Jordan, Utah, Glen (Allyson) Waldron of Spring Creek, Nevada, her sister Joan Orullian of West Haven, Utah, 21 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren with one on the way.

She was preceded in death by her husband, James Waldron, son Walter Waldron, parents Walter and Vivian Hansen, sister and brotherin-law Shirley and Lamar Sandberg, brother-in-law Duane Orullian.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, December 21, 2024 at Horsley Funeral Home, 132 West 300 North in Malad, Idaho. Veiwing was at 1:00 p.m. and funeral service will be at 2:00 p.m. Burial followed at the Samaria cemetery.

We would like to thank all those at the Homestead for the care they gave our mom. They did an awesome job.

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Barbara Dale Shipp

July 22, 1938 ~ December 22, 2024

Barbara Dale Shipp was born July 22, 1938 in Marysvale, Utah, the daughter of Ruth H. Wilcock and Dale R. Shipp. She passed away on December 22, 2024 in Pocatello, Idaho. Barbara was the oldest of six children. Her father served in World War II. The family eventually moved to Roy, Utah, where she graduated from Weber High School, serving as yearbook editor.

She later attended Utah State University where she met a kind, honest farm boy from Samaria Idaho, Robert Ware Waldron. They were married in the Idaho Falls Temple on August 21, 1958. They lived for a short while in both Arizona and California before making their home in Samaria, where they raised their family. Their home was blessed with three children, David, Garl and Amy. Along with many others that they fostered and cared for.

Barbara had two great gifts, courage and faith. Those gifts blessed her when Robert became ill and suffered with cancer for many years. They sustained her when he passed away in 1986. Barbara passed these gifts onto her own children and grandchildren.

She later married Wesley Crowther.

Together they served a mission to Baltimore, Maryland and as tour guide missionaries in the Conference Center at Temple Square. They also served for several years in the Logan Utah Temple. She greatly enjoyed these years of service with Wesley.

Wesley passed away in 2013. Again her courage and faith sustained her.

Barbara had two great loves, her family and the gospel of Jesus Christ.

Following Wesley’s death Barbara moved to Pocatello to be closer to Amy and her grandchildren. They brought her great joy. She has always felt that God blessed her with the very best children and she was so proud of them. She adored her grandchildren and great grandchildren, and

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they adored her.

Barbara loved the Lord and had a strong testimony of the gospel. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day saints, and served in many callings throughout her life.

In her later years she loved working in primary. She remained strong and faithful her whole life.

Funeral Services will be held on January 2, 2025 in the Malad, Idaho 2nd Ward building at 12 noon. A viewing will be held prior to the funeral from 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. at the same location. Interment will be in the Samaria, Idaho Cemetery.

Barbara is preceded in death by husbands Robert Waldron and Wesley Crowther, her parents, Ruth and Dale, and three siblings, Allen, Shasta and Darrel. One can only image the joy of their reunion.

She is survived by a sister, Diana Mooney, brother, Darnell Shipp, and her three children David Ross (Lisa), William Garl (Tonya) and Amy Ruth Jaussi (David). She is the proud grandmother of 12 amazing grandchildren and 24 delightful great-grandchildren. She will no doubt continue to brag about them in heaven. We are so grateful for her life. Thank you Grandma. We love you!

Jean Hansen Waldron

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War on Weeds—weeds are everybody’s problem THE ISSUE: Common/European frogbit Common/European frogbit (Hydrocharis morsus-ranae) is an aquatic annual native to Europe and Northern Africa. It invades rivers, lakes, reservoirs, and wetlands. It establishes particularly well when sheltered from currents and waves. Common frogbit is typically free-floating but when water is less than 2 feet deep it can root in soil. It spreads very quickly forming large dense mats of vegetation that interfere with native ecosystems, recreation, and irrigation.

Common frogbit leaves look like small lily pads (1/2-2 ¼” in diameter), with a round heart shape. Leaves are yellowish green on the top and purple on the bottom. Flowers are small, white, have 3 petals (½” in diameter), and have yellow centers. Its ability to spread vegetatively by stolons and fragmentation allows this weed to spread very quickly.

Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Options: • Prevention— Learn to identify this plant. Remove all vegetation from boats and recreational equipment before transporting to a new body of water. Never dispose of aquarium contents in bodies of water. Report sightings to local authorities.

• Mechanical— When small infesta-

Photo courtesy of Leslie J. Mehrhoff, University of Connecticut, Bugwood.org

tions are present hand removal can be effective. Remove as much plant material as possible. This weed can reproduce from broken fragments.

• Cultural— Water drawdown during the winter or in the spring can help to control populations in small bodies of water.

• Chemical—Consult with local authorities before attempting to control this weed with herbicides. Special care should always be taken when using herbicides near bodies of water. Always read and follow herbicide label directions!

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

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ONEIDA COUNTY WEEKLY EVENTS January 2 - 8, 2025 THU 2

Curlew Dinner, Fair Board, Chamber of Commerce, AA/NA, Addition Recovery Program, RACCONS (Ham Radio)

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• Cardiology - Dr. Lance Longmore • Dermatology - David Woodbury, PA-C • ENT - Dr. Nadim Bikhazi • General Surgery - Dr. Kevin Murphy • Gynecology - Dr. Mike Jones • Interventional Radiology • Mobile Mammography • Nutrition Consultation Pam Mills RD,LD,CDE

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Oncology - Dr. Michael Francisco Ophthalmology - Dr. Robert Jones Orthopedic - Dr. Matthew Bitner Pain Management - Dr. R. Jake Measom & Amy Fisher PA-C • Podiatry - Dr. Brent Christensen

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The Dragonettes took 1st in Hip Hop at districts, and qualified for state in many events.

Malad Cheer qualified for state, which was one of their main goals for the year.

Ririe Rumble. Shulz took first place in her bracket, taking her final win over an old opponent that had previously beaten her. Four other wrestlers medaled alongside Shulz- Price, Bella Smith, Bentley Oglesbee, and Dezirae Haven.

The coaching staff shared how they continued to be pleased with the progress and improvement for the Lady Dragons.

2024 season brought with it a number of new experiences and challenges, including new coaches, tougher opponents, and injury comebacks that only helped them become a stronger team.

The Lady Dragons didn’t drop a single game as they played through their regular season, tallying up 22 wins and one draw due to time restraints.

Throughout the regular season, the team posted 271 points while only allowing 47 in 23 games. Of those 23 games, 7 were shutouts.

The Lady Dragons earned a new title, the “12-peat district champions,” from Head Coach Bri Adams after they won the 2024 2A District 5 tournament, a tradition that has been a part of the Lady Dragon softball program for more than a decade.

Throughout the tournament, Malad easily defeated all of the opposing tournament teams as they took down West Side 15-0, Bear Lake 11-1, and Soda Springs 15-0. Their win once again qualified them for the state tournament.

Finding much stiffer competition at the state level than in past years, the Lady Dragons had to earn their way through the bracket. Beating Salmon, Declo, and Cole Valley, Malad found themselves just where they wanted to be- the championship game. Unfortunately, they found Cole Valley as their opponent once again.

This time the Chargers came out on

Dragonettes Alongside supporting the Dragon athletics, the MHS Dragonettes competed in multiple events throughout the year. The culminating event of the 2023-2024 season was the District Dance Competition held at the Snake River High School.

At the competition, the Dragonettes competed against both 2A and 3A teams with four routines in the Hip Hop, Kick, Military and Dance categories. They proudly took 1st place in Hip Hop, 2nd place in Kick, 2nd place in military and 3rd place in Dance.

Placing in each of their dance categories, the team qualified for the Idaho State Dance Championship.

Going up against 8 3A teams, the Dragonettes took 4th in Pom and 5th overall.

2024 season but still managed to bring great spirit to the Malad athletics as well as succeed in their own competitions.

At their District competition, the MHS Cheer Team went up against teams from Aberdeen, Soda Springs, Bear Lake and North Gem, earning a close 3rd place and a spot at the State competition. The Malad team were proud to have two Cheerleaders, Delanie Walton and Myriam Teeples, that also received the Academic Award for a GPA of 3.79 or higher.

At the beginning of the season, the Cheer Team had three goals in mindmake it to state, perform a perfect routine, and place in the top 10 teams.

Despite not winning any hardware to bring home, the MHS team accomplished all three of their goals February 24 as they competed in the state cheer competition.

Commenting on the year of cheer and what would be her final year of coaching, Jennifer Hill shared, “We represented Malad High School very well today. Lots of memories were made this weekend and we had so much fun together as a Team it’s sad to see it’s over. Every once in a while you have those Teams and this year was one of them. These Girls will forever hold a huge place in my heart.”

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top, winning 8-2. With a loss to each team, a true winner would be decided by one final game. Tired and worn from a long weekend of sunny softball, the game came down to a final play in extra innings that went Cole Valley’s way and the Lady Dragons were awarded the runner up place.

“It sure isn’t the place we were hoping to come home with,” said Head Coach Bri Adams, “but we are so proud with how hard our girls fought and all they have accomplished this season. A 27-2-1 record is nothing to be disappointed about and if anything, we are going to let this motivate us for next year!”

Baseball The Dragon baseball team was hoping for a repeat season coming off their 2023 state championship win.

But with the loss of several crucial players, the 2024 season turned out to be more challenging than they had hoped. As the season closed, the team held on to their winning record, going 14-10.

The high point of the year was in their final regular season game in Soda Springs against the Cardinals.

The blowout game was nearly flawless for the Dragons as they put up 27 runs on 20 hits in the short 3 innings. From the field or behind plate, running bases or catching fly balls, Malad played a commanding game from the first pitch to the last.

In 2024, the Dragons once again won the Fifth District Championship, defeating Bear Lake.

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Oaklie Hebdon and Brynlee Bastian took 2nd and 3rd place respectively in the 400 m.

Braylen Tripp took first place in the triple jump with Braun Nalder placing in 6th at the IHSAA State Track Meet.

Over the three inning game, Rydon Montgomery led his team from behind the plate with 3 runs on 4 hits on 5 at bats, punching in 4 RBIs. Dawson Peterson also had an impressive day hitting with 4 runs on 2 hits on 5 at bats and 2 RBIs. Peterson and Ky Willie each tallied up 2 stolen bases with Montgomery adding another.

Ryan Hubbard threw from the mound for the Dragons, allowing 2 runs on 2 hits, walking 1 and striking out 6 of the 13 batters he faced.

shake ups, the line up was set and the team was ready to take on the court.

Early in the season, Malad suffered a handful of losses as they competed against outside teams and participated in high level tourneys. The losses did little to diminish their confidence as they later went on to win 20 consecutive games, including the games of the postseason district tournament. In addition, the Lady Dragons boasted a 100% win rate on their home court.

With their 3A District 5 tournament win, Malad qualified as the second seed for the state tournament. After five long, intense matches the team earned 2nd place behind the three time state champion team of Melba.

Their course through the bracket began with a matchup against West Side in a challenging 3 set game. Advancing, the Lady Dragons next went up against Ambrose, where they dropped the first set after consecutively winning over 60 sets.

Settling into the second game of the match, Malad once again found themselves trailing. As the game began to close out and it seemed that the Lady Dragons would drop another set, they began to battle back, putting up 9 points while only giving up 1. The team managed a 25-22 win for the second set before winning the third and fourth sets of the game.

Advancing to the next stage of the tournament, the Lady Dragons were set to face the reigning champion team, the Melba Mustangs. Malad came out to win the first set of the match 25-19, but dropped the second set, 22-25, and then third, 18-22. The Lady Dragons turned things around to win the fourth match, 25-22 but then fell in the final match 15-10.

The Nampa Christian Trojans were next to take the court with the Lady Dragons. And despite already having played five intense sets just previously, Malad swept the match in three quick games, going 25-19, 25-16, and 25-20.

Defeating the Trojans set the Lady Dragons in the final championship game with Melba once again. Unfortunately, having already played two consecutive games left little fuel for the final match of the day and the MHS team lost the match 0-3. The loss was indeed a disappointment but it couldn’t overshadow the great accomplishment of earning the 2nd place title.

Head Coach Camie Tripp shared, “Our girls showed up big time!! I was so proud of how well they battled. Those Melba outsides were big and they hid HARD. We did an amazing job of adjusting and blocking and diffing. Our girls are competitors and they showed their grit and heart time and time again! They fought like Dragons and made me proud!”

Track & Field Before even entering their first meet of the season, the MHS track team coaches celebrate a huge achievement in the exciting growth in numbers and events that their team would compete in for the 2024 season. That excitement only built as they saw what great things their team could accomplish as the season progressed.

The Women’s team totaled more athletes in 2024 than it has had in several years, providing more options and openings for their team. There have been more throwers, jumpers and even some takers for the intense pole vaulting event. The team has been filling all the relay and distance running events, something the coaching staff was especially excited about.

“Our girls program looked really good this year with a lot of potential,” they shared.

Speaking of the Men’s team, they also commented, “The boys had a lot more runners competing in the distance races, like the 2 mile and 800 and they are very aggressive and competitive.” More athletes took on more events as they were willing to try and compete in new things. “Everybody is at least doing three and four events at a meet, and that is huge,” the coaches commented mid season. “It really makes a difference! It’s been nice to have kids willing to work and put in the effort.”

Fast forward to the final district and state meets of the season, the MHS track team saw 13 athletes qualify across the 25 events that they competed in- Brycen Talbot, Boston Burbidge, Levi Angell, Braylin Tripp, Braun Nalder, Oakley Hebdon, Brynlee Bastian, Halie Palmer, and the women’s medley, 4x200 and the 4x400 relays.

The coaches attribute their success not only to the talent and hard work of their participants, but also to their team mindset. Rather than focusing solely on what they could accomplish as an individual, the athletes began to recognize how they could help their teammate find greater success in their meets.

Nearly every MHS participant contributed points to their final team score at the IHSAA State meet with more than half making their way to the medal stand. After months of hard work, these athletes finished out their season giving their greatest efforts to

see even greater returns. They went to the state track meet with goals, many of them being surpassed.

While there were multiple medaling athletes, two MHS athletes stood out as they claimed champion titles in their events. Senior Braylen Tripp repeated his impressive first place win in the triple jump, ending his high school jumping career with a new personal record of 45’ 3.5”. Oakley Hebdon claimed the first place title in the 300m hurdles once again, breaking her own record of 44.05. The superathlete also took first place in the triple jump with another personal best of 37’ 4.5”.

With an incredible finish, the MHS women’s team took third place with a total of 72 points tallied up across their 15 finishes, coming in only 0.5 behind Firth in second place.

In the 2024 outdoor track and field season, an impressive eight new records were set, maybe even a new record of records broken in a single season.

Hebdon smashed her own record of 45.16 by more than a full second as she ran a time of 44.05 at the state meet. Hebdon’s speed not only marked her as MHS’s best in the long hurdles but also in the 400 m run.

Early in the season, she ran a speedy 57.68 as she competed at the Grizz Invitational Track Meet in Logan, Utah.

In her final meet of the season, Hebdon jumped an incredible 37’ 4.5” for a third MHS record in the triple jump.

Bastian also broke her standing record in the 800 m run, not once but twice. She set a new personal record and school record at the district meet in Bear Lake, but then smashed that time as well by running a 2:20.90 just a week later in her very last 800 m race at the state meet.

With the javelin becoming a newly sanctioned event in Idaho high school athletics, a new space has been added on the MHS record board. In the women’s division, sophomore Tylee Wright now holds the record with Justin Toone taking it for the mens.

The women’s relay teams were on the hunt to take down two records in their 2024 season. They accomplished that goal as the MHS women’s medley team set a new record of 1:53.34 in front of their family, friends, and community fans at their home meet for the 2024 season. The Malad women’s relay team beat the 21 year old record with a time of 1:49.96 at the 2024 district meet. While they finished in fourth place, their impressive time qualified them to compete at the state meet.

Volleyball The Lady Dragons came into their 2024 with a little bit of uncertainty on the court. After losing a number of key players, the MHS athletes were asked to step into new roles with a new plan and it took some time for the team to settle in. After a few tries and

The MHS Women’s Track Team placed third with 72 points with only 8 athletes competing in 16 events.

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Soccer It wasn’t an easy season for the Lady Dragon soccer team but easy

isn’t their way. With a competitive schedule set for the 2024 year, they took to the field ready to take on any competitor. As the season progressed, so did their play.

To begin the season, Malad bested the Firth Cougars in both of their games. It seemed that it was really no contest as they played against the Cougars, but it wasn’t because their opponents were poor players, but rather because the Lady Dragons were playing at a whole new level.

Just two days later, Malad went up against the very talented 4A Sugar-Salem. Playing an excellent first half, the Lady Dragons kept the Diggers fighting for every opportunity to claim possession of the ball. But as the game wore on, Sugar-Salem was able to pull ahead.

After the weekend games, Malad took to the road to take on the Marsh Valley Eagles. In the closely fought game, Malad came up short as they lost 0-1.

Coming off two tough losses, the Lady Dragon soccer team flipped the script to a winning streak with a tie against South Fremont and a win against Aberdeen. Over the course of the latter game, the Malad team punched in 11 goals while holding Aberdeen scoreless.

The game’s 11 goals were made by 8 different players- Kencie Miller, Addy Ashby, Aubrey Shulz, Joni Beck, Aubrey Corbett, Emmy Coatney, Paige Talbot, and Kelty Thomas, clearly making it a team win.

The team suffered two more losses, dropping a game to American Falls that felt more like a victory as the final score read 1-3, and then another close game against Teton, 1-4. Days later they went against the Idaho Falls JV Tigers on their home turf. The MHS team left everything on the field as they won out over the 5A team 2-1.

Next on the schedule, Malad played the Snake River Panthers in a Friday afternoon game. Going into halftime, Snake River claimed the only goal of the game, an indication at the high level play from both teams. The Lady Dragons were able to kick up a goal as senior Kencie Miller booted one past the Panther keeper. Unfortunately they were unable to keep Snake River from scoring a second goal before the second half concluded, leaving them trailing 1-2. MHS goalkeeper Aubrey Shulz thwarted 19 of the Panther’s goal attempts.

The two teams had their second matchup of the season just days later in Blackfoot, Idaho. The Panthers jumped to a quick lead, maintaining the 0-2 to end of the game. Malad split their games in the final week of the regular season. Malad hosted the Aberdeen Tigers before traveling to American Falls to take on the Beavers. Malad dealt a tough blow SPORTS YEAR IN REVIEW On Page 12

The Lady Dragons Volleyball team took second in State.

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to the Tigers as they won 14-0 before suffering their own tough loss in American Falls.

Playing Aberdeen in their final home game of the season, the Lady Dragons recorded a number of firsts for the soccer team. The team found themselves up 6-0 as they broke for halftime. They tallied up an additional 8 goals for a total of 14. Seniors Joni Beck and Kencie Miller together accounted for nearly half of the MHS goals, earning three each, a feat termed a “hat trick.” This instance was the first time that not only one hat trick was a part of a game, but two.

Kiley Miller, Bayli Nesbit, Jaezie Jensen, Paige Talbot, Aubrey Shulz, Makiaya Shulz, and Halie Palmer also contributed one goal each with Adi Ashby adding a penalty kick goal.

After a win over Aberdeen in the district tournament, they advanced to the semi-final game where they fell to American Falls. With their first loss in the double elimination tournament, Malad next played against the Snake River Panthers. 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.

Cross Country The Malad Cross Country team returned home from their concluding XC season meet, loaded down with hardware, won at both the individual and team level by driven and determined Dragon racers. Flying high with adrenaline and sheer exhilaration for her team’s impressive work, Head Coach Tia Talbot shared, “ I’m just so proud of them! There is something about this team. They were so determined and confident they could do it and they did. I can’t say it enoughI’m just so proud of them.”

For the second year in a row, both the MHS Men’s and Women’s teams

qualified to race in the final state meet of the season. The Men’s team was led with seasoned members including senior Brycen Talbot, running in his fourth straight XC state race, and juniors Boston Burbidge and Levi Angell.

The experience, grit and willpower motivated the boys team to an overall 2nd place finish as well as three top twenty medaling finishes. Burbidge finished first for Malad, earning an incredible 3rd place finish with a new personal best time of 16:15.95 for the 3000M (1.86 mile) course. Talbot placed 16th at 17:32.46, followed closely by Angell in 20th place at 17:40.98. The race was highly competitive with just under two minutes from the first place finish to the 20th and only 15 seconds deciding places 11-20.

The Lady Dragons XC team was made up largely by young freshman races that had far less experience at the state level, but made up for it with incredible grit and resolve. Leading the charge for the MHS women’s team was Aezlyn Summers, coming in to the finish line in 7th place and with a personal best of 19:55.48. Kaycee Venable medaled with Summers as she earned 19th place at 20:48.74, also a personal best.

The great season accomplishment wasn’t something that happened in a single weekend. Looking back just days after the exciting weekend of races, Coach Talbot says, “I get chills every time I think about everything this team has done to accomplish what they have. They have been running in June, pushing themselves for months and it has paid off. Already we are looking forward to the next season because this team just has something special.”

Football It was an exciting season for the MHS football team, kicking off the 2024 with a win over the Lyman Eagles. Dawson Peterson scored the winning touchdown with a deep end zone pass from quarterback Easton Green.

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The team suffered two losses to Ririe and American Falls before taking two wins against conference opponents Soda Springs and Wendell.

The Dragons scored their opening drive against the Cardinals, running just two plays for the score. Starting at the thirty yard line after returning the Cardinal’s kickoff, the Dragons converted their first drive into their first touchdown. Brady Showell, receiving the snap, stepped back to throw the short pass to Justin Toone.

Toone scooted to his right before busting down the sideline. Soda Springs were desperate to bring him down and only put a stop to the play when he was just short of the goal line.

Setting up on their next down, Malad’s quarterback called a keeper, pushing his way through the defense and into the endzone for the first Dragon touchdown of the night. The MHS offense lined up for the PAT, scoring the two points after Holden Tubbs grabbed the pass after running a square route across the endzone.

Malad ended the game 37-6, with a total of 247 rushing yards on 51 carries, and 67 passing yards on 5 of 9 attempts.

Hosting Wendell in their final home game of the season, the two teams went back and forth leading on the scoreboard. In the third quarter, the Dragons pulled ahead 26-21. Two plays into the fourth quarter, Showell ran the ball in for another 5 yard touchdown, piggybacked with another successful PAT to bring the score to Malad 34, Wendell 21. The Dragon defense forced another failed drive for the Trojans as they punted once again.

The MHS team turned their opportunity into a final scoring drive.

Stopped just before the endzone on a third down, the Dragons went for the touchdown. Attempting to simply drive ahead, it seemed as if their effort would end in vain. Just then, the line surged ahead, the ball carrier breaking through to score a final time. Going for the kickoff PAT, Howe put the ball through the uprights to end the game 41-21.

On the road for their final games of

the season, Malad lost to Aberdeen, Declo, and West Side. The team also fell in their play off play in game to West Side once again, the eventual state champion team.

Ending the season with a loss is by no means how any team wants to end the season. But the reality of post-season playoffs and tournaments is that only one team will end their season with a win. The rest are forced to look for the good throughout the season to motivate them on to the next.

Head Coach Brady Price shared how proud he was of the growth and progress he and his staff have seen this season. Both offense and defense have shown promising potential that makes the future seem bright after the end of a long season. He said, “I am really proud especially of the work the seniors put in to make the program better. We feel that the program is gaining momentum and can really build off of this year.”

Notable athletic achievements: -Six of MMS football players were invited to play in the first ever Idaho Bowl that featured the very best of Idaho 6th, 7th, and 8th grade football players. They were 6th graders Sawyer Beutler, Jett Miller and Weston Bates; 7th grader Riggin Montgomery; and 8th graders Mason Ball and River Taylor.

-Both the MMS 6th and 7th grade Girls Track & Field placed first in their district meet.

-The 1992 MHS boys basketball team was honored as they were presented with the IHSAA “Legends of the Game” award.

-Four Oneida County athletes committed to compete at the college levelOakley Hebdon to run track at ISU, Ezra Hubbard to run track at CSI, Hallie Horsley to play volleyball at Butte County Community College, and Riglee Peterson to play softball at Northern Nazarene University.

-The MMS boys XC team competed against 25+ other schools and 401 other racers in the Bob Conley meet to win first place. Jace Nalder set a new course record with his winning time.

Malad improved on last year’s record, pictured here playing against Declo.

Paige Talbot getting past the American Falls defenders and goalkeeper to score.

Adley Kimberling runs home as her team cheers her on.

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Devin Morrison was named 2A Wrestling Coach of the Year for 2023-24.

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