The Idaho Enterprise | January 23, 2025

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“Rare winter storm” blankets country; temperatures sink across Southeast Idaho

What has been called a “generational weather event” by the National Weather Service is covering more than two thirds of the country, with extreme cold watches and advisories blanketing the map from Maine and Louisianna to…well, what do you know? A map shows the western reach of the weather system is a few counties in Montana and most of Southeast Idaho. Lucky us. Of course, if you live here that should come as no surprise.

Residents woke to below zero temperatures in many towns across the area on Monday, with the coldest local temperatures being observed in parts of Caribou and Bear Lake Counties. Early morning temperatures in the double digits below zero (down to as much as -15) were reported in Bancroft and Grace at the beginning of the week, leading to district wide school closures. School closures were also in effect in Fremont County, Blackfoot, and other areas. The wind chill in many locations brought to temperatures down to even more severe numbers, with -24 being reported at the Conda Junction on Monday.

“Milder” temperatures were seen along the I-15 corridor, with Malad, Pocatello, and Lava Hot Springs reporting temperatures just below zero

in the same time frame, and Downey reporting a balmy 1 degree positive to start the day.

The frigid landscape is shocking no matter how accustomed to the cold you are, but a look at the event map shows just how widespread it is. While Florida has escaped the brunt of it (other than the panhandle), Texas and the other Gulf Coast states have not. Neither has the South nor the Southwest. Snow and ice are in force in Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, the Carolinas, and New Mexico, in addition to the entire eastern seaboard and the Midwest. Latest estimates suggest that 220 million people are affected by bitterly cold air and record lows.

While Idaho residents are used to extreme cold at times during the winter (complaining about it is, after all, a local sport), these temps do represent a more significant threat to health and safety than the run of the mill frozen car seats.

The normal cold temperature precautions to facilities and homes apply—leave faucets dripping to prevent freezing, check batteries in carbon monoxide and smoke detectors, carefully monitor indoor space heaters, and avoid using cookstoves for heat if possible. Make sure pets are accounted for and not

left outside in the extreme temperatures. Make sure that children are adequately dressed before sending them outside, and monitor them for any signs of distress. Make sure that cars are equipped with standard emergency supplies, including blankets and charging bricks for communication devices in case a vehicle becomes disabled.

Exposure to temperatures near the zero mark, especially when combined with wind, can lead to hypothermia within minutes. This effect is exacerbated by medical conditions such as lung and heart issues, circulation problems, and general poor health. Residents are advised to stay out of the cold and wind as much as possible, and to remain as warm as possible. Heating assistance is offered through most cities in the area, and can be checked by calling the relevant city offices.

Temperatures are predicted to moderate somewhat as the week progresses, with daily highs inching into the twenties in many locations, though night time lows will continue to be frigid. On the one hand, it certainly could be worse—just ask North Dakotans who saw -55 on Monday. On the other hand, that doesn’t really help move the mercury as much as you’d think.

Trump begins historic second term

Grover Cleveland had been the only president in United States history to serve two non-consecutive terms until the election to a second term of newly re-sworn-in President Donald J. Trump, the 45th and now 47th president of the country. In some ways, Cleveland’s second term shares some similarities, as it was undertaken with a fractured congress that presented significant opposition through the course of the four years. In the current president’s case, the congress is actually under Republican control, but it would still not be a stretch to call it “fractured.” The House has seen its margins narrow as a number of serving members have been tapped to participate in the incoming administration. At present, the difference is 217-216, with the Vice President representing a potential tie. The small margin of error for vote defections, as well as the jockeying for position ahead of the 2028 election which will be inevitable after the midterms, make it likely that contention will be a factor of major decisions moving forward.

While how the country may be fundamentally changed by the second Trump term remains to be seen, it is widely agreed that the first day moves of the new-old administration (and awkward adjectives like that are one thing that is sure to be a feature of coverage for the next four years) provided evidence of a

different course.

Marco Rubio, former Senator from Florida, was the first Trump official to receive confirmation. Rubio will serve as the administration’s Secretary of State, and passed confirmation easily. Among Trump’s picks, Rubio is also probably the least controversial, and the most familiar to the congressional body that confirmed him. Other confirmation hearings will continue during the first weeks, including some that have already caused a stir on both sides of the aisle, like former Fox news personality Pete Hegseth for Defense, and RFK Jr. for Health and Human Services.

An executive decision saved the social media app TikTok from being banned in the United States for at least

another few months. It has been a target of many on the political right who see it as a vector through which the Chinese government is potentially data mining users around the world. It had been set to be banned through legislation until its U.S, operation was sold to a domestic owner. Trump’s executive order provides a 90 day extension to that ban, which at present would still require the sale to take place. No buyer has come forward, though Elon Musk has been suggested as a possible player in the purchase. It is worth noting that Marco Rubio has offered a dissenting opinion on the subject.

Elon Musk himself has been added to the Trump team as one of the leads TRUMP On Page 2

NEWS IN BRIEF

Idaho Professor convicted of exploitation

Former Spokesman-Review editor and University of Idaho journalism professor Steven Smith was convicted of multiple counts of possession of child pornography and sexual exploitation of minors as a result of his online activities. Originally arrested 18 months ago on possession charges, the 74 year old has been unable to adequately explain the reason for his criminal acts, which included enticing minors—some as young as ten— to send him explicit images and content. Given Smith’s age, a ten year sentence is significant, though it possibly pales next to the lifetime effect on those who were victimized as well as those who placed their trust in Stevens as an advocate for truth. Smith apologized to his former students and colleagues, none of which appear to be involved in his crimes. The case does highlight the fact that predators can be found among those presumed to be least the likely offenders, and vigilance is important.

“Laken-Riley Act” passes Senate vote

In a 64-35 vote, Democrats joined Republicans to pass Senate Bill 5 of 2025, which requires the expansion of detention for immigrants charged or arrested for property crimes. The bill will go back to the House as a result of amendments which will add “assault on a law enforcement officer” and “crimes that result in death or serious bodily injury” to the list of mandatory detention triggers. The bill is named after Laken Riley, who was murdered by a man who entered the country illegally and was charged with shoplifting but not detained.

Snow White production cancelled

The planned Missoula Children’s Theatre production of Snow White, which we told you about last week, has been cancelled, according to Callie Werk. In an email received by Werk, the following was stated: “I have the unfortunate job of sharing with you that we’ve had some unexpected changes in our Missoula Children’s Theatre director staffing which has resulted in their inability to visit your community the week of January 27-February 1, 2025.

Unfortunately, we will have to cancel this year’s MES play Snow White & The Seven Dwarfs. We plan to have it again next year Jan 26-31, 2026, with the title being unknown at this time. I am so sorry for this unexpected, and unfortunate development.” The staffing change mentioned apparently relates to an unexpected passing away.

Baseball equipment sought

Recently, the old Malad Elementary School was opened to allow residents to place bids on items left within the building. During that time, an upstairs janitor closet was left unlocked, and contained baseball equipment that was not intended to be part of the material auction. Elizabeth Kent of the Oneida School District posted the following: “We need whoever took the baseball equipment from the Elementary School that was in the Not locked upstairs janitor’s closet across from the old gym to return that to the MHS Office. Those materials belong to the MHS Athletic Department and the Baseball Program. Please Contact MHS Vice Principal & Athletic Director Joshua Smith.” The school district can be contacted at 208-534-6080.

45th and 47th President Donald J. Trump was sworn on Monday, January 20, 2025. This file photo does not reflect the temperature in the 20s yesterday.

Temperatures across Southeast Idaho sank well below freezing to start the week. The regional lowpoints were in Caribou and Bear Lake Counties, with Oneida close behind.

of the Department of Governmental Efficiency (DOGE), and has been reported to have requested a West Wing office.

Among the policy changes which have received the loudest attention are those regarding some of the longstanding concerns of Trump supporters. In a major first day announcement, the incoming president mass pardoned January 6 rioters for their actions on that day. The last four years have seen a consistent trickle of convictions,1,500 or so of which are now obviated. This includes the sentences of the Proud Boys and Oath Keepers, who were convicted of “seditious conspiracy.”

So far, the United States has been withdrawn from the Paris Climate Agreement (if that sounds familiar, yes, it has already happened), and the World Health Organization. In conjunction with the selection of anti-vaccine crusader Robert Kennedy Jr., the changes in the national landscape regarding a number of medical administrative issues—and certainly guidelines—are

certain to be impactful.

The two largest issues in terms of potential economic fallout are still in the announcement stages. Trump has called for a “massive crackdown on immigration,” and an end to “birthright citizenship.” Neither one has been put into direct action yet, though an executive order proclaimed the southern border “a national emergency,” which will make military and other resources available for deployment. Border security is one of the issues that has long been a weak spot for Democrats, and is seen as one of the major reasons undecided voters ended up re-electing Donald Trump. The nature and extent of the “crackdown” are unclear, but the agricultural and manufacturing sectors, particularly farmers who employ large numbers of migrant laborers, have expressed some concerns about the ability to find workers to take those places, especially since reports indicate that the administration’s rhetoric will likely slow both legal as well as illegal immigration.

Looming tariffs, of an announced 25% on Mexico and Canada, are

Former Malad Resident Appointed to Top Post in Boulder City, Nevada

Malad native and MHS graduate Ned Thomas was appointed to serve as City Manager of Boulder City, Nevada, on Tuesday, January 14, 2025. In making this appointment, the Boulder City Council cited Thomas’ extensive experience in local government and politics as well as his knowledge of southern Nevada. He will start in his new position in March.

Mr. Thomas currently serves as the City Manager of Milpitas, California, a community with over 81,000 residents. He was appointed as Milpitas City Manager in October 2023 after serving in an interim role for four months. He had previously served as Planning Director in Milpitas for five years, where he directed work on a broad range of matters related to land use planning, zoning code enforcement, urban design, and economic development.

Prior to joining the City of Milpitas, Mr. Thomas served as a Planning Division Manager for the City of San Jose, where he oversaw both development review and environmental review functions and conducted weekly hearings on a variety of development projects. Prior to his work at the City of San José, Thomas served as Community Development Director for the Town of Windsor, in Sonoma County, where he supervised all planning, building, and code enforcement activities.

Prior to working in the Bay Area, Thomas served for several years as a planner and urban designer for the City of North Las Vegas, where he helped develop plans for dozens of

residential subdivisions and master-planned communities, managed an award-winning transit-oriented development plan, and authored the City’s first mixed-use design guidelines. He later served as an appointed member of the North Las Vegas Planning Commission. As Principal Planner for the City of Henderson, Nevada, Thomas established and led an award-winning sustainability program to promote energy and water conservation, renewable energy, recycling, and public transit.

Thomas graduated from BYU in 1989 and holds a master’s degree in urban planning from the Graduate School of Design at Harvard University. He also studied urban and regional planning as a Fulbright Scholar at Kyushu University in Fukuoka, Japan. He has been a member of the American Institute of Certified Planners since 2005. He and his wife, Cherlynn, own a home in Henderson, Nevada, and are the parents of four children.

scheduled to begin on February 1. Economists predict that the wholesale prices of a large number of essential consumer goods will raise by significant amounts as a result, since the costs of tariffs are directly passed on to the consuming, rather than the producing, country. Fears that a spike in basic consumer goods will lead to a return of high inflation (already beginning to be felt again in the housing market) have caused market volatility. It’s worth noting that the tariff move was original a “day one” vow. The fact that it has been delayed is perhaps a sign that there has been some pushback on the scope or scale of the idea from within the administration.

Another executive order signed into effect on Trump’s first day of the new administration, titled “Defending Women from Gender Ideology Extremism and Restoring Biological Truth to the Federal Government” contains a number of changes to federal approaches to gender issues. “Gender” will now be referred to as “sex” in federal documentation, and only two sexes will be officially recognized.

Some of the effects are purely aesthetic while others will potentially impact recipients of federal grants, which will now be reviewed to ensure that “federal funds shall not be used to promote gender ideology.” This could feasibly prevent schools and other educational institutions (particularly private and charter schools), daycares, afterschool programs, counseling centers, sports and recreation programs, housing facilities, food charities, shelters, and countless other groups from receiving federal funds on the basis of things like bathroom facilities, library contents, or mission statements.

At just a couple days into the 47th presidency, it’s hard to know how much of the flurry of activity will be permanent. The executive orders that have been signed in are all subject to potential scrutiny from the Supreme Court, and a recalcitrant Congress can certainly minimize or obstruct a lot of White House action. At present though, it appears that the actions suggested over the last few months are moving forward full steam ahead.

Snow Removal in the City

As the winter snow begins to accumulate for what looks to be a drawn out winter season, we reached out to City Superintendent Tyler Webster for some insight on what people should be aware of as far as snow removal in the city is concerned. Some issues related to vehicle parking during the season are a matter of city ordinance, and some are more a matter of courtesy.

The first point Webster raised was what probably seems like an obvious one, but is also where most of the other issues stem from. “What really helps us is having vehicles off the road so we can plow curb to curb safely. This helps us if we get a huge winter snow, but mostly so when it starts melting it stays in the curb,” Webster noted.

If snow has to be plowed to the streetside of a parked car, it can on the one hand potentially trap the vehicle in place until the snow melts or on the other not allow the plow to safely push snow out of the whole roadway. When that snow begins to melt, it can create dangerous piles of slush and ice that create driving hazards.

Vehicles that are parked on the streetside and are inoperable are in violation of the city code, and need to be moved as soon as possible. The difficulties of performing such a task in the winter are obvious, but in a case where the vehicle may not be possible to move in the near term, residents can contact the city offices and make Webster and the city crew aware of the issue, or they can contact City Code Enforcement Officer John Chris -

tophersen about the code issue. There are potentially methods for arranging to have the car moved through such a discussion.

The next main point Webster raised is maybe less obvious, but is just as important. “It really helps for people to not put the snow back in the road. Keep the snow on the property it came from. When there are piles left on the roadways it partially melts, then turns to ice. This is really hard on both the driver and the equipment when we hit it on the next snowstorm.”

Again, sometimes the snow removal process can create some impediments to the best practices, but snow shoveled from driveways and sidewalks should be shoveled, or blown, on to lawn areas or curbs rather than into the street.

So far this winter, there has not been a huge accumulation of snow onto public roads, but recent forecasts have called for both increased snow as well as extenuated freezing conditions that are likely to increase the potential danger of road surface ice.

The city snow removal equipment is one of its biggest seasonal expenses, and the more efficiently and safely it can be used in the service of keeping the city streets open and accessible, the better for everyone.

“We take a lot of pride in cleaning up after a snowstorm and like to see out streets cleared of snow,” Webster says. If you have any questions about vehicles in the roadway of snow clearing issues, you can call City Hall at 766-4160.

District 27 Senator Kelly Anthon receives two Ag awards

Senator Kelly Anthon (R-Idaho) was honored this month with two esteemed awards that recognize his steadfast commitment to agriculture and rural issues in the state of Idaho. The Idaho Farm Bureau presented him with the “Friend of Agriculture Award,” and the Idaho Food Producers recognized him as an “Ag All-Star.” Both awards were presented to Senator Anthon in Boise at two separate ceremonies held earlier this January.

The Idaho Farm Bureau’s “Friend of Agriculture Award” is given annually to individuals who have demonstrated consistent and strong support for Idaho’s agricultural industry and the Idaho Farm Bureau’s policies aimed at protecting Idaho’s family farms and ranches. Senator Anthon’s efforts in the Idaho State Legislature have led to key legislative victories that support agricultural sustainability, rural economic growth, and the protection of farmland.

The “Ag All-Star” award from the Idaho Food Producers is similarly given to leaders who have shown exceptional dedication to the advancement of

Idaho’s agricultural industry. Senator Anthon’s voting record and policy initiatives which have led to funding for agricultural research, improvements of infrastructure for rural areas, and support of Idaho food production and processing were key factors in his selection for this prestigious award.

“I am deeply honored to receive these recognitions from both the Idaho Farm Bureau and the Idaho Food Producers,” Senator Anthon said. “Agriculture is the backbone of Idaho’s economy, and I remain committed to advocating for policies that ensure the success and sustainability of our farming and ranching communities. I will continue working with my colleagues in the legislature to promote the interests of Idaho’s agriculture industry and rural families.”

Senator Anthon’s dedication to agriculture has earned him widespread support from rural constituents and agricultural organizations throughout Idaho. His pro-agriculture voting record reflects his unwavering commitment to preserving Idaho’s agricultural legacy for future generations.

Legislative Report—D27 Senator Kelly Anthon

Dear Friends and Neighbors of Oneida County,

The first two weeks of the 2025 Idaho legislative session have been both productive and dynamic. As your representative in the Idaho State Senate, I am writing to share with you a summary of the work that has taken place thus far and offer insights into what is to come.

This year I am serving on the Senate Local Government and Taxation Committee and the Senate State Affairs Committee. I have also been honored to have been elected by my Senate colleagues to serve as the Senate President Pro Tempore.

The Governor delivered his “State of the State” address on January 6, 2025. This speech allows the Legislature each year to hear the Governor’s policy priorities and budget proposals. From this ‘kick off’ event, the work begins.

The initial two weeks have been occupied by the review of Idaho administrative rules. This important process provides a ‘check and balance’ that allows the legislative branch to assure that the executive branch of government does not overreach its authority. The process is quite unique to Idaho and enshrined in the Idaho Constitution. Last year, the Legislature reviewed 2,221 pages of rules that affect Idahoan’s lives every day to make sure they are consistent with Idaho law. If we find something is not right, the Idaho Senate has the power to reject these rules that are created by the state’s bureaucracy.

We have also started work on setting the state budget – another requirement of the Idaho Constitution. The early budget hearings have provided an opportunity for legislators to review the Idaho economic outlook, assess our tax situation, and determine if tax funds are being allocated wisely. As always, we must balance the need for critical services with the goal of maintaining fiscal responsibility. In the coming weeks,

Oneida Education Fund announces new endowments

The Oneida Education Foundation will conduct its major fund-raising project in January. The OEF Maila-Thon took the place of the original Phone-a-thon when the use of cell phones made finding phone numbers difficult.

The OEF announces six new endowed funds that will help the organization fulfill its mission of providing grant funds for teachers in Oneida County’s four brick-andmortar schools and of providing scholarship funds for graduates of Malad High School. These new endowments join the 53 established endowment funds that may be designated by donors.

In 1988, the first permanent endowment fund was established at the time the Oneida Education Foundation was organized. The children of William H. and Cecelia D. Rutter set up this fund as a permanent memorial to their parents. Since then, generous donors have helped the OEF establish 54 endowed scholarships and 5 curricula/ classroom endowed funds.

When a new endowment is set up by families, friends, and community members, it becomes a permanent legacy for the persons, families, and organizations for whom the endowment is named. When these funds reach $1000, they are invested in secure mutual funds through Edward Jones Investments. With earned interest and ongoing donations, these funds will last in perpetuity to support Oneida County schools and students as stipulated by the donors.

(In the unlikely case of an endowed fund running out of money, it is closed. To date, only three scholarship funds have been closed due to lack of funds.)

Recently Stella Sandquist of Pocatello established the William and Jean Jones Byrd/David and Stella Byrd Sandquist Scholarship in memory of her parents, who were prominent citizens of Malad and raised their four daughters here.

when class members decide to establish a permanent endowment.

Sometimes a graduating class honors a classmate who died too soon. The Malad High School Class of 1984 established the Justin Gilgen Memorial Scholarship Fund so that Justin’s friends and family members can contribute to this permanent fund in his memory.

Many families have established scholarship funds to memorialize the lives of their loved ones. The family of Kenny Ward established the Golden Kenneth Ward Memorial Scholarship Fund to honor Kenny, a Malad High School athlete who later learned he had an inherited auto-immune disease that took his life.

The family, friends, and colleagues of Erin Hawkes, a longtime teacher at Malad Elementary School, set up the Erin Jones Hawkes Memorial Elementary School Curricula Endowment immediately after she died of the cancer from which she had suffered for several years. That fund will be used to award classroom and curriculum grants to teachers in grades K-2 at Malad Elementary School.

Another classroom/curriculum grant was set up by Doug John to honor his mother, Myra Jean John. Mrs. John was well known throughout Oneida County for accompanying the Malad Valley Community Chorus, playing for church and community events, and providing the music for innumerable funerals. The Myra Jean John Family Music Endowment will be used to purchase supplies and equipment for the band and choir programs at Malad Middle and High Schools.

discussions will intensify, and I will be looking closely at how this budget will impact Idahoans, especially those in our community.

Tax cuts will be a front-and-center issue again – especially as Idahoans struggle with inflation and high interest rates. Tax cuts are one tool the Legislature has to battle these problems. In the past decade Idahoans have received more tax cuts per capita than any other state. I expect more tax cuts this year including property tax, income tax, and grocery sales tax relief. Putting more money back in the hands of our Idaho families helps battle inflation, keeps the government from growing unnecessarily, and fuels a healthy economy.

Education remains one of my top priorities. Over the first two weeks, I have been working closely with my colleagues on measures to improve the state’s public K-12 education system, as well as increasing access to higher education and technical training programs. I have voiced strong support for efforts to reduce administrative burdens and provide additional resources for our public schools, particularly in rural communities like ours. School choice is a prominent topic this year and I expect it to have some movement this year – providing more funding options for parents to pursue a variety of education options without taking away funding from public schools.

As we move into the next weeks and months of the legislative session, I will continue to advocate for policies that benefit our district. I welcome your feedback. My wife and I are grateful for all of the support we have receive from District 27. It is truly an honor to represent the good, hardworking people of Oneida County.

Thank you for your trust.

Sincerely, Senator Kelly Anthon Idaho State Senate, District 27

The MHS Class of 1973 joined the Class of 1971 and the Class of 1962 in establishing scholarship endowments. These funds are the result of discussions at class reunions

The OEF works with donors to establish the criteria for the awarding of teacher grants or student scholarships. Without the generous donations from families, friends, community members, organizations, and businesses, these awards would not be possible. When the OEF Mail-a-thon contacts you, please consider donating to one or more of these endowed funds, which will be listed on the donation form.

Oneida School District

EDUCATION CHILD FIND

NOTICE

Oneida School District, in cooperation with parents and nonpublic school agencies, engages in Child Find services throughout the school year. Child Find activities are conducted (1) to create public awareness of special education programs, (2) to advise the public that students who qualify for services have the right to a free appropriate public education and confidentiality protections, and (3) to alert community residents that a process exists for identifying and serving children with disabilities from the age of 3 through the semester in which the turn 21. If you know of a child who is 3 through 21 years of age who may have individual needs that result from disabilities or development delays, and who is not enrolled in a school program, please contact Jill Daniels, Special Education Director, 208-534-6080, at the school district office at (208-534-6080). These children may have difficulty walking, talking, hearing, or learning, or may display behaviors that appear different from other children their age.

If you are part of a community agency or civic group that would like more information about educating children with disabilities or would like pamphlets to distribute to members, please call the school office or one of the above phone numbers.

Russ Hendricks from Idaho Farm Bureau presents Senator Anthon the “Friend of Agriculture” Award at the Idaho State Capitol Building.

Why we live here

BY ALLISON ELIASON

Last week I enjoyed a girl’s lunch with a friend at one of our favorite country diners. After finishing our meal but before succumbing to the nagging to-do list awaiting at home, we chatted about everything we could think of. Somewhere along the way, a sweet gray-haired grandma chimed in on our conversation. Not local to the area, she asked “Where are you from? Do you live out here?!”

Along her near hour drive to the lunchtime destination, this charming lady was just amazed to see the homes and small neighborhoods that dotted the rural landscape. She said, “I just kept wondering, who would live out here?!”

We laughed at the question and then proudly answered, “We do!” before answering the next handful of questions about country living. We giggled then, and still now, about all of the surprising details she wanted to hear about. From how calves are tagged and marked to how we keep our children entertained, she wanted to know it all.

I have always known that it takes a certain kind of person to appreciate having a mailbox posted on the rural roads. But I never had quite spelled it out as I did that day. If ever you had the same question, here is a look at just what kind of a person is willing to live the country life.

First and foremost, these country folks live out on the dirt roads because they love the wide open spaces. They love to look out their front doors or kitchen windows to see the big open sky unblemished.

I once told my city dwelling friend how the big skies made me feel like I could take in a deep breath of air while the urban life made me feel confined and completely unable to breathe. In contrast, she told me the rural life felt vulnerable and unprotected in contrast to the security she felt within the city limits.

We say to each their own and I, along with my far away neighbors, are grateful we get to claim the open spaces.

Most rural dwellers live where they do because they chose a lifestyle of farming and ranching, something far beyond a simple career choice. In addition to wanting the open spaces, they wanted to work the land and raise animals in a meaningful way. This lifestyle is demanding and not always easy, but it is satisfying. Whether it is a deep rooted family legacy, rare talents meant

for the work, or a mind for raising a superior product, there is something within them that is drawn to the work on the backroads.

That’s not to say that when there isn’t a chance for a little recreation, country dwellers don’t love their space for a wide open fun too. Having immediate access to the mountains, hiking trails, hunting and fishing, or just empty dirt roads is satisfying as well. From the tiniest of tots to their old grandpas, rural folks treasure the opportunities at their fingertips to get out and play.

I have to be truthful, one of the reasons to choose the far away living is because the city simply has too many people. It is congested with an overwhelming number of overstimulating people, conversations, and the like. My soul, and those of so many others, just can’t handle it. Thank goodness for online shopping and all the delivery services that will make their way out to our rural abode.

Obviously, country life isn’t perfect and with it come some struggles. The gas bill is always high, but the beautiful, quiet drives in and out town are never a waste. And when it may be hard to nail down an ornery teen that doesn’t want to hang with their parents, that forced together time in the truck may just be heaven sent.

At times it limits what we, specifically our kids, are able to participate in. I often feel guilty when my availability keeps my kid out of a practice or hang outs when if we lived right in town, a neighbor or a friend could just give them a ride. But instead of always counting what we miss out on, we think of what we have instead and the world seems right again.

The friends and neighbors can seem limited but, again, it’s ok. Most country folks are overly independent and won’t ask for help anyway. And they work far too hard to take time off to play. But when push comes to shove, neighbors far and wide will answer the call to help or be a friend when someone is in need. They take care of their own and you can be sure that everyone on the backroads are theirs

The people that live off the beaten path really are just regular people, but they have a love for the big skies, open lands, and hard work that makes any inconvenience hardly so. They may seem a little peculiar for choosing the long drives, far away neighbors, and dinnertime grocery trips, but really they are choosing to follow their heart, even down the dirty gravel road.

HOMETOWN HEROES

Nancy Asay, we sure thank you. Almost 50 years of Nursing Care

You have seen us through.

You have used your skills and expertise too...

Nancy Asay a Big Shout Out To You!

Thank you for your service to our community!

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Ireland Bank Announces New Branch Manager

Malad City, Idaho: Ireland Bank is proud to announce the promotion of Kacey Keller to Branch Manager of the Malad Branch.

Kacey, who has 8 years of banking experience, will be working with customers in our Malad market area.

Keller brings a wealth of experience to her new position including customer service and loan processing. She has held many positions within Ireland Bank including, Teller, Loan Processor, and Data Processor. Keller is excited to continue leveraging her expertise to serve our community and is committed to helping individuals and families navigate their financial journeys.

Keller has served on the Oneida County Fair board and has recently joined the Malad Chamber of Commerce where she is looking forward to helping grow the Malad community. Outside of her professional life, she enjoys gardening, canning, concerts, and spending time with friends and family.

Keller is looking forward to blending her professional skills with her personal passions into serving the community in her new role of Branch Manager for the Malad Branch. Please join us in congratulating Kacey Keller on her new role.

Fishing Derby Planned for Feb 1

Sunrise Summit Resort RV campground at Devil Creek Reservoir just north of Malad City will be the site of the recently announced 2025 Ice Fishing Tournament which will take place on the reservoir ice.

The event is scheduled to run from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 1. Registration can be done through the website sunrisesummitresort.com for a $75 entrance fee.

Questions can be directed to (208) 766-7473.

The Ice Fishing Derby had taken place for many years in the same lo-

cation, but was not held last season for a variety of reasons. Early February weather is generally brisk but sunny, and this is a great chance for those who enjoy a bit of ice fishing to spend some time on a stocked reservoir with fellow anglers.

Devil Creek has a large number of rainbow trout, as well as smaller number of bass within its waters. The Sunrise Summit Campground area has recently added to and improved its facilities for those seeking recreation, and should make a great site for the return of the derby!

Devil Creek Reservoir is planned as the site of this year’s ice fishing tournament which was held in February in past years.

Grandparents Only

Not recommended for parents or kids...

By Gramma Dot

Grandma Red (aka Mom), my siblings, Brent and I went to Wales, Scotland and England back in 2016. Wales and England are where our family’s existence was first recorded, and we had said for years that we were going to visit. So, we did! It was quite the adventure… coalmines, Liverpool and the Beatles, the Welsh countryside, Crosshands Inn, rarebit, Dylan Thomas, J.K. Rowling, Hadrian’s Wall. The highlights just kept getting better and better.

In-between highlights and whenever we had time in the evenings, Ed and I took on Gia and Terri in Rook. Mom refereed and Rox consulted. Rook runs in our veins much the same way Wales does. It’s part of who we are, and we are competitive. Evidently, Ed and I play much better in the Good Ol’ USA because we had a hard time getting a win in the Old Country. Our lack of winning absolutely made Gia and Ter’s trip.

Curlew Senior Citizens’ Menu

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

Jan. 28 - Chili, Corn Bread, Fruit, Dessert

Jan. 30 - Grilled Cheese, Tomato Soup, Fruit, Dessert

The trip lasted a couple of weeks. We played a lot of Rook and explored a lot of sites. When we got home, I put together a Chat Book summarizing the trip with text and pictures. Everyone got a copy. As we flipped through the pages reminiscing about the trip of a lifetime, Gia and Ter noticed there was no mention of Rook. Actually, I hadn’t even thought about including it. This trip was about Wales, England and Scotland for heaven’s sake, not a card game. Well, I still haven’t heard the end of it. Whenever the conversation goes to that trip my integrity as an historian is questioned. All I can do is quote Winston Churchill, “History is written by the Victors.” If you want your version of the event, you better be writing it.

Life is Good when your grandkids get out the Chat Books and there isn’t a word about lost games! So, get that computer warmed up and write what has “really” happened in your Good Life! Your kids will thank you.

Malad Senior Citizens’ Menu

Every meal served with Juice/ Milk/Coffee

Jan. 24 - Tomato Basil Soup, Ham Sandwiches, Pineapple & Cottage Cheese, Dessert

Jan. 29 - Chicken Alfredo on Noodles, Broccoli, Mandarin Oranges, Dessert

SCHOOL MENU

Malad Elementary Breakfast

Monday, January 27 – Cereal Assortment, Waffle

Tuesday, January 28 – Cereal Assortment, Mini Cinnis

Wednesday, January 29 – Cereal Assortment, Maple Sausage Sandwich

Thursday, January 30 – Cereal Assortment, Breakfast Calzone

Malad Middle Breakfast

Monday, January 27 – Cereal Assortment, Breakfast Calzone

Tuesday, January 28 – Cereal Assortment, Yogurt Parfait

Wednesday, January 29 – Cereal Assortment, Ham & Cheese Ripper Thursday, January 30 – Cereal Assortment. Apple Cinnamon Texas Toast

Malad High Breakfast

Monday, January 27 – Cereal Assortment, Breakfast Calzone

Tuesday, January 28 – Cereal Assortment, Yogurt Parfait

Wednesday, January 29 – Cereal Assortment, Ham & Cheese Ripper

Thursday, January 30 – Cereal Assortment. Apple Cinnamon Texas Toast

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

Malad Elementary Lunch

Monday, January 27 – Sloppy Joe, Mac & Cheese, Food Choice – Carrot Sticks or Peaches

Tuesday, January 28 – Burrito, Spanish Rice, Food Choice – Corn or Pears

Wednesday, January 29 – Cheesy Chicken Tenders w/Marinara, Au Gratin Potatoes, Roll, Food Choice –Green Beans or Fruit Cocktail

Thursday, January 30 – Chicken Nuggets, Baked Fries, Food Choice –Celery Sticks or Applesauce

Malad Middle Lunch

Monday, January 27 – Chicken Nuggets, Mac & Cheese, Salad Bar, Food Choice – Carrot Sticks or Peaches

Tuesday, January 28 – Spaghetti & Meatballs, Garlic Bread, Salad Bar, Food Choice – Corn or Peaches

Wednesday, January 29 – Chicken Cordon Bleu, Baby Bakers, Salad Bar, Food Choice – Green Beans or Fruit Cocktail

Thursday, January 30 – Sante Fe Turkey Wrap, Chips, Salad Bar, Food Choice – Sliced Cucumbers or Applesauce

Malad High Lunch

Monday, January 27 – Chicken Nuggets, Mac & Cheese, Salad Bar, Food Choice – Carrot Sticks or Peaches

Tuesday, January 28 – Spaghetti & Meatballs, Garlic Bread, Salad Bar, Food Choice – Corn or Peaches

Wednesday, January 29 – Chicken Cordon Bleu, Baby Bakers, Salad Bar, Food Choice – Green Beans or Fruit Cocktail

Thursday, January 30 – Sante Fe Turkey Wrap, Chips, Salad Bar, Food Choice – Sliced Cucumbers or Applesauce

BOWLING RESULTS

Pinpoppers – 1/13/25

Rock Products 8 4

Legion 8 4

Game – Scott Searle 211, Julie Green 198 High Series – Julie Green 542, Marty Hill 556

ON THIS DAY

BIRTHDAYS

Dale Davis, Jan. 24

Arren Jones, Jan. 24

Lisa Henry, Jan. 24

Jessica Walters, Jan. 24

Gage Brower, Jan. 24

Emersyn Wise, Jan. 25

Lisa Atkinson, Jan. 25

Rebecca Firth, Jan. 25

Peyton Briggs, Jan. 25

Bobby Conner, Jan. 26

Lorna Evans, Jan. 26

Doug Atkinson, Jan. 27

Kyle Boot, Jan. 27

Julie, Estep, Jan. 27

Ryan Hubbard, Jan. 27

Brady Robbins, Jan 27

Shawn Hamilton, Jan. 27

Karl Higley, Jan. 27

Tim Moon, Jan. 28

Pat Smith, Jan.28

Jay Stayner, Jan. 28

Parker Steed, Jan 28

Harper Daniels, Jan. 28

Shelly Williams, Jan. 29

Roxanne Albretsen, Jan. 29

Garry Hess, Jan. 29

Ken Timothy, Jan. 29

Brandon Ward, Jan. 29

Taylor Christensen, Jan. 30

Jordan Curtis, Jan.30

Susan Goodrich, Jan. 30

Aaron Griffiths, Jan. 30

Bert Timothy, Jan. 30

Linda Baldini, Jan. 30

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1556 Shaanxi Earthquake, the deadliest ever recorded, kills 830,000 in Shaanxi, China

1849 Elizabeth Blackwell becomes first woman in the U.S. to earn a medical degree graduating from New York’s Geneva Medical College

1849 U.S. Patent granted for an envelope-making machine to Jesse K. Park and Cornelius S. Watson

1933 20th Amendment, which changed the date of U.S. presidential inaugurations to 20th January, is ratified

1957 Wham-O Company acquires rights to the “Pluto Platter” plastic flying disc toy from inventor Walter Frederick Morrison; they rename it “Frisbee” in 1958 as a nod to the Frisbie Pie Company, whose empty tins were tossed by Yale University students (including Morrison) in the 1930s

Lana Tripp 509

200 Games – Scott Searle 226, Danny Smith 223, Rex Williams 222, Em Searle 202

1973 U.S. President Richard Nixon announces an accord has been reached to end the Vietnam War

1977 Mini-series “Roots” premieres on ABC

1978 Sweden becomes the first nation in the world to ban aerosol sprays, due to their harmful effect on the earth’s ozone layer

1983 TV series “The A-Team” with George Peppard and Mr. T premieres on NBC

2018 American singer-songwriter Neil Diamond abruptly retires from touring after being diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease

2018 Chinese researchers report they have cloned two monkeys, using the same technology as Dolly the Sheep

2020 Voice of a 3,000-year-old Egyptian priest recreated by scientists 3D printing his vocal tract published in “Scientific Reports”

LOOKING BACK

5 YEARS AGO (2020)

The Oneida County Committee of the Farm Service Agency recently reorganized after local elections were held for new committee members.

The new Committee Chairman is David Lynn Wright and Vice Chairman is Jay Hansen. Elected to serve on the committee was John Blaisdell, and appointed as advisor is Krystal Bates.

J.D. Atkinson has reached a milestone few wrestlers ever reach. He has 100 wins in his high school career.

Atkinson reached this goal at one of the rare home math-ups for the Dragons. He defeated his Soda Springs opponent on Wednesday, January 15, to earn his 100th high school career win. Atkinson hopes to add to his 100-win total as he finished off his senior season this next month.

The late Clavin Willie, an alumni of the Malad High School Wrestling team, was honored at the Malad High School home match with soda Springs, Marsh Valley and North Gem last week. His family was recognized and a scholarship established in his honor was announced at this match-up.

10 YEARS AGO (2015)

Dr. James Pickett begins medical practice in Malad. The Nell J. Redfield Memorial Hospital is pleased to announce that family medicine specialist, Dr. James Pickett, will be seeing patients starting January 25, 2015. Dr. Pickett did his undergraduate work at BYU in Provo, Utah. He attended medical school at Des Moines University in Des Moines, Iowa, and completed his internship and residency in family medicine at Kingman Regional Medical Center in Kingman, Arizona. While in Kingman, Dr. Pickett held the title of Chief Resident and was selected as Outstanding Resident of the Year 2009. He was also the Associate Program Director for two years, and a member of the faculty for four years.

Sixteen Boy Scouts from Troop 456 participated in the annual fishing derby at Soda Springs. They are Makiah Knutter, Beth McClain (honorary Scout!), Enoch Ward, Gavin Reel, Karl Pedersen, Kouper Tubbs, Trayson Jones, Walker Olsen, Fielding Steed, Chandler Speck, Tanner Olsen, Jaimen Dugger, Carson Tavoian, Kyler Speck, Shadon Hamilton, Rowdy Barnes and Ben Ward.

Asbestos is present throughout the Malad Elementary School building. Funding will be provided by the proposed bond for safe removal during the demolition process, abating the toxic material which was used extensively in building materials when the school was constructed over 60 years ago. 15 YEARS AGO (2010)

Councilwoman Joan Hawkins and Councilman Larry Thomas recited the oath of office on January 13, continuing their service on the Malad City Council.

Happy to pick up grants from representatives of Nucor Steel last week were teachers and administrators from the Oneida School District. Pictured in The Idaho Enterprise were Superintendent/Principal Lynn Schow representing Stone Elementary; instructor Randy Willie representing Oneida High School; Sheldon Vaughan representing the school media center; Malad High Vice Principal Terri Sorensen representing MHS electronics; Julie Hansen representing Malad Elementary Kindergarten; Lynette Cornia representing Malad Elementary and Carrie Edwards representing the Malad High School media center. Nucor Steel awarded over $3,500 in grants.

The Malad High School Dragonettes were excited to bring home a trophy in each division at their recent Idaho Classic Dance Competition. This year’s team includes: Kayla Thomas, Rachel Peterson, Ashley Bercier, Brittani Coburn, Whitney Hunt, Ashley Richards, Beth Blaisdell, Paige Moeller, Jerika Snyder, Rochelle Bullcreek, Nicole Hubbard, Hayli Tripp, Kayla Harrison and Kaylynn Bell. Eight members of the Malad High School Student Council attended the Dream Leader conference in Boise. The Malad students joined student council representatives from all over the state of Idaho. Those attending were Dillon Allen, Jacob Stevens, Robbie Dorius, Tallen Boyer, Paige Moeller, Shala McKinney, Janalie Jensen and Lauren Clark. They were joined by Advisor Irene Alder.

40 YEARS AGO (1985) Idaho Enterprise Sports Writer Mark "Munch" Evans presents the traveling trophy sponsored by the newspaper to team captain Eldon Roe for the Dragon's win over the Marsh Valley Eagles at Malad High School Saturday evening. The Idaho Enterprise sponsors the traveling trophy–The I-15 Traveling Road Cup–adding spice to the traditional rivalry. Each year the team winning the Malad-Marsh Valley contest on the Malad Court, will have its name inscribed on the traveling award. Pictured left to right are: Kevin Archibald, Clint Rohner, Coach Terry Jones, Rod Sweeten, Brett Daniels and Merrill Dorius. Pictured left to right, front row are: Captain Eldon Row, Bracken Budge, "Munch" (not kneeling!) and Steve Gunnell.

20 YEARS AGO (2005)

Dakota Guy Williams wasn’t scheduled to arrive until January 27, but he didn’t want to wait that long. Dakota arrived on January 17. He arrived weighing 5 pounds and 5 ounces and was 19 inches long. His parents, Jody Lynn and Sherri Lynn Williams, are pleased to have him here safe and sound. He is welcomed home by Chaz, 14, Braxton, 11 and Alexander, 5.

Malad Boy Scout Troops set out U.S. Flags all over town for Martin Luther King, Jr., Day on Monday. Schools were closed, as were government offices and any businesses.

Malad’s participants in the annual Elks Hoop Shoot finished in the top of their divisions in several groups. Malad Middle School’s Hoop Shoot winners were Amber Neal, John Anderson, Jacob Ihler and Cali Bishop. Malad Elementary picked their top finishers for the Shoot. Top winners were Elizabeth Lish, Zach Jeppesen, Cody Andersen and Anna Oja.

30 YEARS AGO (1995)

Reports from the County Assessor indicated the county population was growing by leaps and bounds, and a series of public meetings to explain expansion of the Fire District was announced.

40 YEARS AGO (1985)

The United States Achievement Academy announced that Ann Marie Weeks has been named a 1984 United States National Award winner in Agriculture. This award is a prestigious honor very few students can ever hope to attain. In fact the Academy recognizes less than 10 percent of all American High School students. Ann was nominated for this National Award by Kent Scott, an agriculture teacher at Malad High School.

Ann is the daughter of Grant and Bernice Weeks.

Jean Showell, Oneida County Extension Home Economist, presented books to Helen Price, Oneida County’s Librarian, in connection with a project which emphasizes the theme “Home Economics and 4-H Link Agriculture to the Community.”

A special concert to be presented by the Community Concert Guild to raise money for a student scholarship fund was presented on January 24 at the Second Ward church. Participating were a Ladies’ Quartet - Lee Hess, Ronda Crowther, Ann Crowther and Christie Oja, accompanied by Tammy Williams; Flute Duet, Lorna Edwards, Laurie Richins, accompanied by Carol Dawn Willie and a Piano and Organ Duet, Hope Price and Wesley Crowther.

50 YEARS AGO (1975)

Among University of Idaho students named to the dean’s list for scholastic achievement during the first semester was Daryl D. Jones who has completed requirements for graduation from the College of Business and Economics. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Royce Jones. Nord Frank Hill, Holbrook, and Nolan J. Crowther, Malad, were among Ricks College students named to the honor roll for the fall semester as they maintained a 3.5 grade point average or above during the grading period. Their parents are Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hill and Mrs. Neal Crowther.

Officers elected at the organization meeting of the American Legion Junior Auxiliary were Becky Crowther, president; Cindy Griffiths, vice president; Lisa Hess, second vice president; Terry Thorpe, chaplain; Lorna Hess, historian; Roxanne Thorpe, sergeant at arms; Lisa Parry, reporter, and Gina Byrd, secretary-treasurer. Mrs. Marvin Hess is the advisor.

Keith Atkinson, riding a Polaris snowmobile, placed second in the 440 super modified trial race at Jackson, Wyoming and sixth in the A-man event. At Franklin the week before, he was second in the trials and fourth in the A-man in the 440 super modified class.

Two Malad High School graduates, Lorri L. Scott and Trudy Hanson, were named to the dean’s list in the College of Medical Arts at Idaho State University during the first semester.

Don V. Gibbs left for Rancho Marietta near Sacramento, California where he will attend a heavy equipment training school sponsored by Operating Engineers Union. Mr. Gibbs will be trained to operate a large crane, dragline and backhoe.

Mike Doster, senior at Utah State University, Logan, has been named outstanding ROTC Cadet there. He holds the rank of colonel in the ROTC and is a cadet commander. Mike is attending USU on an ROTC scholarship and is majoring in aeronautical technology.

60 YEARS AGO (1965)

It was announced January 12, that Lois Kent has been named Malad High School’s 1965 Betty Crocket Homemaker of Tomorrow. She scored highest in a written homemaking examination taken by senior girls to measure their knowledge of the different phases of homemaking.

T. D. Jones, Jr., a senior at Malad High School, was notified that he has been nominated by Senator Len Jordan as a candidate to enter the U.S. Air Force Academy at Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Airman third class Douglas Brent Illum, son of Elmer Illum, has graduated from the training course for U.S. Air Force date processing machine operators at Shepherd AFB, Texas.

Pictured in The Idaho Enterprise

is the High School basketball team. Members of the squad are Tom Colton, Mark Alder, Reed Facer, Terrel Harris, T. D. Jones, Jr., Melvin Christoffersen, Brent Archibald, Craig Daniels, Frank Thomas, Ted Barnes and Tom Hawkins. Also pictured are Jon Vanderwood and Don Ray Bowen, managers and Coach Dave Hart.

Jones Chevrolet Co. is pleased to announce the addition of LaVar Bowen to their sales staff. With over 20 years experience in the automotive business, Mr. Bowen is exceptionally well qualified to advise and guide you when selecting a new or used car.

Lance Wuthrich, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wuthrich, Malad, has been honored for outstanding achievement in competence on posting machines at a special awards assembly at Stevens Henager College, Ogden.

70 YEARS AGO (1955)

Pfc. Hyrum H. Peterson of the U. S. Army has received a certificate of achievement for outstanding performance of duty with the 6th Infantry Division at Fort Ord, California. Pfc. Peterson received the certificate while serving as acting platoon sergeant during the training of a heavy mortar company. In competition with others, Pfc. Peterson’s platoon was judged the outstanding platoon in over-all performance of duty.

John Arlyn Jones, a junior at Brigham Young University, Provo, has been pledged to Sigma Gamma Epsilon, honorary geologic fraternity. The fraternity consists of science majors and members are selected on a basis of social standing and high grades. John is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Glenn W. Jones.

A farewell testimonial was held Sunday evening in the Samaria Ward for James C. Waldron who is leaving on the 19th of January for the mission home in Salt Lake City prior to leaving for the North Western States mission with headquarters in Billings, Montana.

Science Club members are purchasing trashcans to be placed on the school campus in an attempt to improve appearances by eliminating the paper that is generally strewn about. Eric Jones has a terrarium in the biology room made up of mosses, lichens, liverworts and some unknown plants, which have all the students intensely interested.

Rehearsals are now underway for the operetta, “A Dream Waltz”, by Oscar Strauss, the operetta is under the direction of Leon J. Castleton. Leads will be played by Louis Yearsley, Carol Henrie, Dean Camp, Curtis Hoskins, Diane Hartley, Vona Mae John, Larry Dorius, Gloria Harris, Eric Jones, Don Castleton, Jack Williams, David Grover, Lois Vaughan and Rosalind Ward. There are 120 in the cast.

80 YEARS AGO (1945)

Sergeant William L. Willie, brother of Dale H. Willie, arrived in the United States last week from the China-Burma-India theater of operations, where he served for 37-months with the Army Air Force.

Miss Mabel Scott has received a commission as senior assistant nurse officer in the U. S. Marine Service. This ranks the same as a Captain in Army Nurse Corps. She has served at the U. S. Marine Hospitals in San Francisco, New Orleans, Springfield, Mo., and Stapleton, NY.

60 YEARS AGO (1965) Team, coach and managers of the Malad High School basketball team are shown here. Kneeling are managers Jon Vanderwood and Don Ray Bowen; first row, Tom Colton, Mark Alder, Reed Facer, Terrel Harris, T.D. Jones Jr., Melvin Christoffersen; back row, Brent Archibald, Craig Daniels, Frank Thomas, Ted Barnes, Tom Hawkins, Coach David Hart.

NOTICES

LEGAL NOTICE IS HEREBY

GIVEN that IDAWY Solid Waste District (District) has submitted to the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) a Siting Application for the IDAWY Oneida Landfill Facility (Landfill) located at 1750 N Old Hwy 191, Malad City, ID 83252. The purpose of this application is to provide siting suitability information for the construction of a Municipal Solid Waste Transfer Station at the Facility. This public notice is made pursuant to IDAPA 58.01.06.032.03.b, and as determined in Section 31-819 of Idaho Code. This application may be reviewed at

be downloaded at: http://swti.org/ oneida2. Office hours are from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Thursday, except holidays. The public is invited to comment on this Transfer Station siting application. The 30-day comment period commences with the first publication of this announcement starting the week of January 6, 2025. Written comments will be accepted during the public comment period and should be directed to: The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality, Pocatello Regional Office, Attn: Dustyn Walker, 444 Hospital Way #300 Pocatello, ID 83201.

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Add Roasted Vegetables to Your Meal Planning

As a kid growing up in California, most of the vegetables I ate (with the exception of steamed artichokes and corn on the cob in the summer) came from a can. Mom was a good cook, but even she would later admit that there wasn’t a lot of veggie appeal on our plates. During my college years, stir-fried vegetables were the rage. I bought a wok, took a class on basic Chinese cooking techniques, and discovered a new world of tastes! Served over brown rice and topped with cashews or sesame seeds, these plates of deliciousness are prepared in no time flat. While stir-fried meals are still part of our family menus, we love oven-roasted vegetables to balance out a meal. Easy to prepare on a sheet pan and appetizing to look at in an array of colors, the mostly root vegetables cook up crisp on the outside and tender in the middle, often with a sweet intense flavor. Here’s my basic recipe:

ROASTED VEGETABLES

Serves 6-8 — 1 medium sweet potato, peeled — 2 carrots, peeled — 1 pound Brussels sprouts, halved lengthwise — 1 red onion, cut into wedges — 2 tablespoons olive oil — 1 teaspoon salt — 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1 tablespoon chopped fresh herbs such as parsley, rosemary or thyme (optional)

Preheat oven to 400 F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Cut sweet potato and carrots into 1-inch chunks. Place in a large bowl with Brussels sprouts and onions. Add oil, salt and pepper, then toss well. Place mixture in a single layer on a prepared pan. Roast 20-25 minutes, or until all vegetables are tender, turning once with a spatula. Serve sprinkled with fresh herbs and an extra drizzle of oil if you wish, or experiment with maple syrup or pomegranate molasses for a dash of sweetness.

VARIATIONS

Roast a pan of cherry tomatoes to amp up the flavor of a pasta salad. Preheat oven to 375 F. Slice cherry tomatoes in half and toss with 1 tablespoon olive oil, 2 minced fresh garlic cloves, and salt and pepper on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake 15-20 minutes, then cool. Lightly toss into your prepared pasta salad, and top with fresh herbs and grated Parmesan.

Most chilled leftovers keep their crunch, so dip them in hummus or yogurt-based dressing for a snack. Or reheat it to complement a bowl of greens and delicious grains like quinoa, bulgur, and other wonderful foods at lunchtime. ***

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Oneida County Commission Report January 13

ADAPTED FROM THE OFFICIAL MINUTES, RECORDED BY COUNTY CLERK SHANCI DORIUS

Swearing-In Ceremony for Commissioners & Sheriff

Judge David Hooste was present to formally swear in the two returning Commissioners, Bill Lewis of District 1 and Brian Jeppsen of District 3, as well as the incoming Sheriff, Doug Williams. The Oneida County Deputies Organization attended the swearing-in ceremony, represented by Jerry Thomas, Wayne Jones, and Rhonda Neal. During the event, Mr. Thomas presented a plaque to newly retired Sheriff Arne Jones in honor of his eight years of service to Oneida County.

2025 Commissioner Chairman

The first commissioner meeting of the year provides the board of commissioners with the opportunity to elect the chairman for that year. Bill Lewis was elected to continue serving as the Board Chairman. Commissioner Eliason was elected to serve as the Vice Chair In the event that Commissioner Lewis is unable to attend a meeting during the year.

Board of Commissioners Assignments for 2025

The list of commissioner assignments from the previous year was carried over to 2025, with the addition of “ambulance oversight” being added to Commissioner Eliason’s purview based on his relationship with the ambulance in Holbrook as an EMT.

Commissioner Lewis is over Buuilding/Facilities, Juvenile Detention, Landfill, the Hospital, Public Health, PZ, the Airport, and the Extension Office. Commission Eliason is over Waterways, Probation and the Courts, PDC, Road and Weed Departments, EISF, Soil Conservation, the Fair Board, and Ambulance oversight. Commissioner Jeppsen is over SICOG, Economic Development, Veterans, Senior Citizens, Parks and Recreation, TV Translator District, Emergency Services.

Sheriffs Office Deputy Position and Wages

The recently vacated Chief Deputy position in the sheriff’s office was opened to officers with over three years of experience. Candidates took an exam, and their files and field decision-making were reviewed. Detective & School Resource Officer Jenny Hawkes was promoted to Chief Deputy. Newly elected Sheriff Doug Williams requested the board approve her wage increase to $31.03 per hour

for the new role. Sheriff Williams also proposed returning the Chief Deputy position to “non-exempt” status, as it has been “exempt” for some time. Before making a decision, the commissioners asked legal counselor Lyle Fuller to review relevant laws and contingencies for Oneida County. In addition to her new responsibilities, Chief Deputy Hawkes will continue her successful role as the School Resource Officer.

Sheriff Doug Williams highlighted Detective Justin Schwartz’s long tenure on the force since the 1990s and expressed the desire for his wage to reflect his dedication and years of service. Sheriff Williams requested an increase in Detective Schwartz’s hourly wage to match the former Detective Jenny Hawkes’ rate of $26.70, up from his current wage of $24.58.

Commissioner Jeppsen motioned to increase hourly wages of the new Chief Deputy to $31.03 and the Detective wage is $26.70. Seconded by Commissioner Eliason. All ayes. Motion carried.

Sheriffs Office Fingerprinting Computer & Software Quotes

The sheriff’s office computer dedicated to fingerprinting is no longer functioning and needs to be replaced in order to resume fingerprinting services. Sergeant Dallas Jones obtained two quotes for the replacement. Commissioner Eliason motioned to support the purchase of fingerprinting software through NEC for $1,930 and a Dell computer for $1,418.50 to be paid with LATCF tribal funds. Motion carried.

Treasurer – Clerk (Auditor)

Quarterly Report

Clerk/Auditor Lon Colton and Treasurer Leigh Love presented the quarterly report to the board of commissioners. The state is taking over the Indigent & Charity program, although the county will still be responsible for certain expenses. Clerk Colton recommended keeping the funds in the medical indigent fund until the state finalizes the new program guidelines, after which any remaining funds can be transferred to the county general fund. Treasurer Leigh Love initiated a discussion with the commissioners about assisting county residents on fixed incomes who struggle to pay solid waste fees, particularly those already qualified for the property tax reduction (PTR) program. The commissioners requested that more information be gathered and the discussion be revisited at a future meeting.

Idaho Power Judgement –Obligation of Districts

At the last commissioner meeting, commissioners elected to pay the total amount owed by the county and the affected districts in order to stop the accrual of interest. The judgement for Idaho Power was centered around the valuations of Idaho Power’s operating properties being assessed to high by the state. Commissioners opted to send a letter to the affected districts along with a copy of the judgement explaining that the county paid the full bill and needs reimbursement from the districts for their portion either by writing a check or through the reduction in the amount of taxes the district would receive during the remittance process.

Malad Mountain Communications Building

The Malad Mountain Communications Building is referred to as the Old Armadillo Building by the Idaho Military Division. The county is now in possession of a letter from the Idaho Military Division transferring the property to Oneida County as well as an attached form that requires a signature from Oneida County as the receiving agency accepting the property transfer of the building to the county. A motion to receive the building passed.

The Malad Mountain Lease agreement between the county and the Racoon Ham Radio Club was discussed. Draft details were reviewed by Attorney Lyle Fuller with the commissioners and Racoon Club present and Mr. Fuller made note of the requested revisions that will be updated prior to either party signing at a future meeting.

Extension – Copy Machine

The copy machine in the extension office is outdated and not functioning properly. Dex Imaging, which is in the process of acquiring Xerox, is updating leases. A representative from Dex discussed options for terminating the old Xerox lease and offered a new lease for an updated machine. The new lease would cost $234.20 per month for 63 months, which is slightly less than the current cost for service and maintenance. A motion to approve the lease passed.

4-H Quarterly Reporting

4-H Coordinator Lacey Clark, Office Manager Kelly Sorensen, and Extension Agent Sawyer Fonnesbeck reported on the success of the afterschool program held the first two Tuesdays of each month. The program offers activities and crafts to around thirty chil-

dren, aiming to spark interest in arts and STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) subjects. Additional activities were held during winter break for 6-10 children per group. Mr. Fonnesbeck noted that the increased hours for the 4-H Coordinator position have greatly benefited the office, helping to improve organization, streamline processes, and expand the range of classes that may be offered to the community.

SHSP Funding to Purchase Water Filtration / Freeze-Dried Foods

Emergency Preparedness Manager Dan Williams and Commissioner Brian Jeppsen have been evaluating the best use of SHSP Grant funds to align with SHSP guidelines. They recommended purchasing a water filtration system and a freeze-drying machine. The freeze dryer would allow the county to produce and store food with a 25-year shelf life, though a suitable model is still being sought. The water purification system costs around $400 and can filter 26,000 gallons, enough for 100 people for 3-5 years. It requires no plumbing or setup costs. Both options would significantly enhance the county’s preparedness for emergencies. A motion for the purchases passed.

Dan Williams and Commissioner Jeppsen are also discussing plans for an emergency preparedness Fair, tentatively scheduled for February or March. The event would feature vendors, specialists, and speakers. County involvement would be limited to promoting the event and providing the use of the Event Center, while volunteers would handle the planning and execution of the fair.

Another communications event for January or February. The county is divided into sections, and weekly radio check-ins are held on Sunday evenings at 7:00pm for handheld radios and at 8:00pm for ham radios. Thanks to Racoon Club member Jim Mustos, a hand-drawn map showing the section lines and the locations of each ham radio operator in the county was presented to each commissioner.

Idaho Public Alerts and Warning System (Oneida County Status – Suspended)

The Idaho Public Alerts and Warning System (IPAWS) is managed through the sheriff’s office, and every three years, a new memorandum of agreement (MOA) must be signed. The agreement comes at no cost to the county but requires significant training. Commissioner Brian Jeppsen

reported that the sheriff’s office is already working on the renewal process.

Review of IOEM Conference

Commissioner Jeppsen attended the Idaho Office of Emergency Management (IOEM) annual conference in Boise, where key discussions focused on preparedness, contingency planning, and the growing threat of cyberattacks. Cybersecurity threats are doubling every 18 months, with smaller entities being increasingly targeted. Attendees were urged to frequently update passwords and stay current with training. The movie Leave the World Behind (2023) was recommended to illustrate how cyberattacks can disrupt anyone at any time.

The conference also emphasized the importance of communication during crises, noting that lack of clear communication often leads to greater losses. Business Continuity Plans (BCPs) were highlighted as essential, and counties were encouraged to designate a spokesperson for emergencies. Additionally, agreements with neighboring counties for mutual emergency assistance were advised, as Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) may take weeks to respond. Local-level response is critical in the early stages of a disaster.

ICRMP Building Valuations and Insurance

The Idaho Counties Risk Management Program (ICRMP) provides risk management services and insurance for county assets and property. To ensure accuracy and adequate insurance coverage, each department conducts a regular review of assets. The ICRMP policy includes assessments of any buildings valued more than $1 million every 5-6 years, with Oneida County due for review in the next few years. For other buildings, commissioners will meet with County Building Inspector Tory Richardson to review the current building schedule and assess values.

VSO (Bob Stokes) Resignation & Replacement

Oneida County Veterans Service Officer (VSO) Bob Stokes recently resigned due to health issues. All VSO equipment has been returned and is being stored in the clerk’s office until a replacement has been found.

R&B - Flooring Quote

Road & Bridge Office Coordinator Lisa Baker has requested quotes for flooring updates to the road and bridge building. The $11,431 quote from Wall 2 Wall Flooring includes commercial grade flooring everywhere except the office, which will have carpet. This planned expense was part of the road and bridge building repair budget for this fiscal year. A motion to accept the bid was approved.

R&B - Truck Purchase

Due to issues with one of the trucks in the fleet, the road and bridge department planned for the purchase of a replacement during the 2025 budget discussions. A used 2010 International 7600 snowplow was recently purchased for $29,500 and it came with the wing, snowplow, sander, and other extras already mounted. A motion to approve the purchase passed.

R&B – LHTAC Rumble Strip Report #1 & #2 (Keller)

A safety grant was applied for in 2023 through the Local Highway Safety Improvement Program (LHSIP) to install centerline rumble strips along the entirety of Old Highway 191 and on Old Highway 37 extending from the Highway 38 turnoff north to the county line. Many roads in Oneida County are surfaced with only layers of chip seal, lacking a foundation of hot mix. Additionally, there have been concerns about the narrowness of these roads and the need for clear centerline markings. While painting provides a temporary solution, it is not eligible for grant funding. Rumble strips, however, offer a more durable and long-lasting solution, which is why they are included in the grant coverage.

The estimated cost of the project is $770,000, with Oneida County responsible for 7.34% of the total cost. The county is required to cover all engineering expenses upfront, but any amount paid beyond the 7.34% will be reimbursed once construction begins. Keller Associates has been selected as the engineering firm for the project, with their fees not exceeding $118,700. The Local Highway Technical Assistance Council (LHTAC) will provide regular statements to the road and bridge department, including progress reports and invoices. The first two progress reports with statements have been received and need to be paid. Report #1 is $30,147.28 and the total for Report #2 is $18,450.34. Motions passed.

R&B – Excess Property

The county has cloud seeder equipment that has not been used for quite some time and Franklin County has expressed interest in them. Commissioners will gather more information and revisit this discussion in the future.

Weed – BLM Reimbursement

The BLM is requesting reimbursement in the amount of $15,881.83 with 4% interest added for helicopter spraying on state and private grounds. This is not what Weed Supervisor Cody Clyde was initially told, and he has supporting documentation showing there would be no charge for spraying the weeds coming from BLM land onto private land a was part of an agreement between the BLM and Oneida County that was created by a former weed supervisor. County attorney Lyle Fuller will review all information with Mr. Clyde. Mr. Fuller will send a letter to the BLM and hopes to have a response prior to the next commissioner meeting on January 24, 2025.

Thank You Cards for Outgoing Board Members

Thank you cards for outgoing board members were signed by commissioners in appreciation for each person’s service.

Planning & Zoning

RonDell Skidmore

Parker Venable

Airport

Scott Gunter

Mike Hess Sr.

Roxanne Albretsen

Hospital

Casey Jones

Wendy Boyer

Nikki Schwartz

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The cost for an ultimate obituary: $159 501 words plus and 2 color photos * additional photos $25 each

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Oneida School District Resources

Superintendent Jon Abrams

Main Office: 25 East 50 South, Suite A Malad, Idaho 83252

Phone: 208-534-6080

Malad High School

Principal Dallan Rupp

181 Jenkins Avenue

Phone: 208-497-2588

Malad Middle School

Principal Robert Hannah 175 Jenkins Avenue

Phone: 208-497-5877

Malad Elementary School

Principal Sarah McIntyre

250 W 400 N

Phone: 208-497-5220

Stone Elementary

Principal Jeanie Reeder 10808 South 23000 West Stone, ID 83252

Phone: 208-497-2644

Idaho Home Learning Academy

Executive Director Terri Sorensen 195 S 300 E

Phone: 208-448-3632

USDA announces senior staff

In a press release issued the first full day of the Trump presidency, The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced the names of the following individuals who will hold senior staff positions in Washington, D.C. These appointees have been selected to implement President Trump’s America First agenda, ensuring that the needs of America’s farmers, ranchers, and producers remain a top priority.

Kailee Tkacz Buller Appointed as Chief of Staff of the U.S. Department of Agriculture

Kailee Tkacz Buller will serve as Chief of Staff of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Most recently, Kailee served as the President & CEO of the National Oilseed Processors Association and the Edible Oil Producers Association. Previously, Kailee served as Chief of Staff to the Deputy Secretary of Agriculture and held numerous leadership roles across the Department in the first Trump Administration. Governor Youngkin appointed Kailee as the 8th Congressional District Representative of the Virginia Board of Agriculture and Consumer Services, and she holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University at Buffalo.

Preston Parry Appointed as Deputy Chief of Staff of the U.S. Department of Agriculture

Preston Parry will serve as Deputy Chief of Staff of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Preston most recently served as Strategic Assistant to the President & CEO at the America First Policy Institute. During the first Trump Administration, he was the Executive Assistant to the Director of the Domestic Policy Council, where he supported operations and served as Policy Coordinator and primary liaison to the Office of the Staff Secretary. Previously, Preston was an Associate Director in the White House Visitors Office. A native of Tucson, Arizona, Preston holds a degree in Political Science from Utah Valley University.

Jennifer Tiller Appointed as Chief of Staff to the Deputy Secretary and Senior Advisor to the Secretary for Food, Nutrition and Consumer Services

Jennifer Tiller will serve as Chief of

ONEIDA COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

Nicole Elizabeth Adkins, Malad, animals running at large, $30.00, costs $56.50

Jasmine Boling, Malad, passing limitations when overtaking on the left, $33.50, costs $56.60 MALAD CITY

Wade Brent Clark, Malad, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50

Taylor Q Roe, Idaho Falls, fail to display license plates or stickers, $10.50, costs $56.50

Holdan Austin Tubbs, Malad, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50 IDAHO STATE POLICE

Aidan Richard Gertson, Sugar Hill, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50

Margaret Grace Rettinger, San Antonio, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50

Tomas Torres Rangel, Blackfoot, speeding, $33.50, costs. $56.50

MAGISTRATE COURT

Staff to the Deputy Secretary and Senior Advisor to the Secretary for Food, Nutrition and Consumer Services. Most recently, Jennifer served as the Deputy Staff Director for the House Committee on Agriculture and holds graduate degrees from Marist College and Syracuse University.

Ralph Linden Appointed as Principal Deputy General Counsel of the U.S. Department of Agriculture

Ralph Linden will serve as the Principal Deputy General Counsel of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Ralph served in various capacities in the Office of the General Counsel from 1982 until 2021, including serving as an Acting Deputy General Counsel during the first Trump Administration. He is a graduate of the University of Notre Dame School of Law.

Audra Weeks Appointed as Deputy Director of Communications of the U.S. Department of Agriculture

Audra Weeks will serve as Deputy Director of Communications of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. She previously served in the first Trump Administration as Deputy Press Secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture before joining the national press team for President Trump’s 2020 re-election campaign. Audra later served as Press Secretary to U.S. Senator Roger Marshall and most recently specialized in crisis and issues management for food and agricultural clients in the private sector. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Education and Communication from the University of Florida, a Master of Science in Agricultural Economics from Purdue University, and a Master of Business Administration from Indiana University. Dominic Restuccia Appointed as White House Liaison for the U.S. Department of Agriculture

Dominic Restuccia will serve as the White House Liaison for the U.S. Department of Agriculture. He previously served as a legislative assistant for U.S. Representative Mike Bishop and U.S. Senator Mike Lee. Dominic is from Michigan and is a graduate of Hillsdale College.

Krishna Andre Augustine, Lithonia, use or possess drug paraphernalia, $102.50, costs $232.50, 30 days jail, 30 days suspended, 6 months probation –Agency: ISP

Luis Andres Chavarin, Glendale, use or possess drug paraphernalia, $102.50, costs $232.50, 30 days jail, 30 days suspended, 3 months probation – Agency: OCSP Nicholas Louis Brocco, Salt Lake City, possession of marijuana, $102.50, costs $232.50, 30 days jail, 30 days suspended, 12 months probation – Agency: ISP

Dekota Daniel Jensen, Malad, use of telephone to annoy, harass, intimidate or threaten, $142.50, costs $192.50,, 30 days jail, 30 days suspended, 6 months probation – Agency: OCSO

Sheree L Nelson, Malad, disturbing the peace, $142.50, costs $194.50, 30 days jail, 30 days suspended, 6 months probation – Agency: OCSO

ONEIDA COUNTY WEEKLY EVENTS

MHS Boys have mixed results in latest stretch

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“close” loss gives hope for a different outcome when they cross paths again.” Words referring to the near wins the Malad boys basketball team had, now turned foretelling as they did just that. Turned their hope of a win into reality in a second matchup.

After losing to the Grace at home 4548 in the previous week, the Dragons looked forward to their second chance at the Grizzlies on their own home court. Now with a little experience on their side, they were ready to hit the court and show them what Dragon basketball looks like.

Except for their opening three point shot, the Grizzlies trailed the Dragons throughout the 32 minute game. Grace started the scoring early, but it didn’t take long for Malad to respond. Easton Green, turning defense to offense, made a steal high on the wing and took it down for a fast break lay up to put the Dragons down by one. To put them up and take the lead, Carter Carey hit a three after Green snagged the long rebound and dished it out on the arc.

Keeping things rolling on the offensive side was a team effort as multiple players put up shots, threaded the pass in or sealed off the defense to provide an opening. Getting ahead of his defense, Brayzen Gibbs cut through the key to find himself wide open on the block. Zack Richardson saw the brief opening and hit him with the ball for the quick lay in.

Not long after, it was Richardson cutting through, this time along the baseline and up to the arc. Justin Toone, down on the block, set a screen for Richardson, rolling with the ball to seal the defense

behind him and leave Richardson open to drain the three pointer.

The Dragons team effort easily thwarted the Grizzly press and used it to their advantage. Quickly moving the ball down the court, Gibbs found Carey at the high post. After receiving the ball, Carey hit Richardson with the pass as he came down the lane and banked in the block shot. Their hustle and execution put Malad up 21-13 at the end of the first quarter.

The Grizzlies began closing the gap on the scoreboard in the second quarter, cutting the 8 point lead to 4. Just seconds before the end of the half, Richardson made a steal, anticipating the transition pass at half court. With the basket unguarded, it was a race between Richardson and the defense to see who would get there first.

Just as Richardson went up to lay in the shot, the Grizzly defense moved under him, falling under the basket and directly where Richardson needed to land. Having his legs taken out from under him and no chance to reorient himself, Richardson came down horizontally, the side of his head bouncing off the floor. Carey was called up to shoot the free throws as Richardson stepped out, hitting the second.

Getting the ok from the trainer on hand, Richardson returned to the game with his teammates for the second half of the game. Over the third quarter, Grace continued to battle back, bringing the score within one point as they went into the final 8 minutes.

In nearly every game this season, the Dragons have won out the fourth quarter and this game was no different. Using

their high pressure trap defense, Malad forced turnover after turnover. In the opening four minutes of the quarter, Grace had possession of the ball just six times where the MHS team stole the ball five times and picked off the rebound on the sixth. Not every turnover resulted in a scoring opportunity for Malad, but it kept the Grizzlies from mounting a comeback.

Slowly though, the Dragons began to pull ahead again. Richardson hit a three pointer off a kick out on the elbow from Carey. Spreading out the defense, the Malad team opened up the key for Green to take the ball to the hoop for a scoring drive. Carey found himself at the free throw line again, sinking both bonus shots. As the final buzzer rang out, the Dragons were up 52-41, winning the game and a little redemption after their previous close loss.

Returning home to play on Thursday, January 16, Malad hosted the Aberdeen Tigers. Following medical advice, Richardson sat out the remainder of the game’s for the week. While no team is made by a single player, Richardson’s leadership and talent were missed. A number of younger players were asked to step up to play, and while they did well, the Dragons came up short once again.

The Tigers went up in the first quarter 8-16, but the Dragons began to dig themselves out of the hole as they went into half time, 23-27. Malad’s defense played an impressive third quarter as they only allowed Aberdeen to score 2 points, pulling ahead 30-29. But they were unable to maintain the lead, slipping in the final quarter and

losing 44-46. Saturday, January 18, the Dragons traveled to American Falls to face another tough, high pressure team that they struggled to keep pace with. The Beavers shot well throughout the night, hitting 51% from the field. Coupled with their strong shooting was their solid rebounding as they outboarded the Dragons.

Commenting on the week’s play, Head Coach Zach Beutler shared, “Richardson going down with a concussion in the Grace game obviously hurts. First and foremost we are concerned about his well being and that he has a full recovery.

“From a personnel standpoint with Zach out, we are forced to call on younger players to step up and they struggled with that ask last week- offensively with ball security and execution and defensive breakdowns.

Looking ahead at the upcoming games he continued, “We will see what these boys are made of this week. We play two tough teams in Soda on Wednesday and home vs #1 Declo on Friday.

“When they lock in defensively, focus on the controllable parts of the game chose choose to compete, they are as tough as any team in our district. When they don’t, the results of Thursday and Saturday are what we see. But I’m confident our boys will right the ship and get back on track.”

The Dragons will play in Soda Springs against the Cardinals on Wednesday, January 22 before hosting the Declo Hornets on Friday, January 24.

Justin Toone going up for the shot after snagging the rebound against Aberdeen. Ruger Smith at the free throw line for the Malad Dragons.

Word Worries

BY BRANDON HALL

A lot of punctuation and grammar issues in English tend to be subject to complaint that “even the exceptions have exceptions,” which makes it all seem hopelessly chaotic. It’s useful, when that sort of overwhelming entropy threatens to overtake you, to find a small part of the language that allows you to see how things work on a small scale.

One of those parts is a concept called an “appositive.” It’s a useful one, because it can open up an understanding of how a number of otherwise inscrutable punctuation marks really are designed to function, from the seemingly random comma, to the baffling periods of ellipsis.

An appositive is a word or phrase within a sentence that restates a noun in other terms. It’s kind of like a short definition or clarification of the main subject idea. Here’s an example: “Tom Evans, a local Welshman, grew leeks.” In the example “a local Welshman” is another way to understand the main subject “Tom Evans.” The phrase could be a as short as one word (“John Evans, president, grew leeks”), or much longer (“Tom Evans, a man who once found himself trapped alone in a flooded house with a rabid mountain lion and a jar of pickled beets to defend himself with, grew leeks”). The length doesn’t matter, as the punctuation rules are the same.

An appositive must be surrounded by punctuation. If it comes in the middle of the sentence, the punctu-

ation variation is substantial. If it comes at the end of a sentence, the mysterious colon can be used.

Let’s start with the last part first: colons. A colon is a punctuation mark that is designed to introduce appositives. That is the primary function, regardless of how messy the sentence looks in the end. Anything the follows after a colon is on some level a restatement of what was on the other side, as in: “The weather was the worst kind: a hurricane.” It can only do so at the end of a sentence, because the whole phrase after the colon has to be an appositive, and that’s the only logical way it can work.

In the middle of a sentence, an appositive can be surrounded on both sides by a range of punctuation types, each with its own effect.

A comma is the most neutral way to set off an appositive. To return to our example: “Tom Evans, a carnivore, grew leeks.” The information about Evans’ meat-eating preferences is simply stated as part of the sentence. No extra emphasis or tone is communicated through the use of the punctuation, which is why you most frequently see appositives use them.

If we re-arrange the sentence to allow for a colon (remember, it has to end as a complete appositive), we’d have something like: “The man who grew the leeks was Tom Evans: a carnivore.” In this case, there seems to be some implied heightened attention to the fact that the appositive detail might be in contrast with the action of the sentence. In other words, the sentence reads as though Evans’ car-

nivorosity makes it surprising that he grew the leeks.

A colon states that there is a direct value connection between the appositive and the initial subject—they are the same in different words. A more modern punctuation mark makes a related, but weaker case. Two hyphens (-) together create a dash (-). A dash indicates that the things it connects are strongly related, but not identical. Some other time we’ll look at how this explains why dashes are so prevalent in our country’s founding documents, as well as the writings of suffragists, abolitionists, and revolutionaries. The dash was seen at the time as a radical grammatical escape from the tyranny of the colon. I know.

In any case, “Tom Evans—a carnivore--grew leeks” is a sentence that is not neutral. It has some of the same tone implications as is created by the colon at the end of the sentence. But because it’s a more flexible punctuation mark (a liberty dash!), it can be used in the middle of the sentence to call attention to the appositive.

The opposite tone (sublimation as opposed to emphasis) will result from the use of our friend the parenthesis. Parenthesis are used to present appositive ideas that are primarily explanatory, and not designed to be of greater or equal importance to the main subject. They are basically ways of providing a quick definition by synonym for a reader. Visually, they also create an easy way for readers to find a definition by scanning the text. This is why acronyms are often encased in

Lady Dragons now 17-1 for season

BY ALLISON ELIASON

17 consecutive wins. 14 consecutive wins at home extending back to the previous season. That is the impressive record for the Malad Lady Dragons after adding three more wins over the last week. Since losing their season opener, the Lady Dragons have refused to let up against any opponent.

In their ensuing games since that first game, the MHS team has averaged a game ending lead of 28 points, the least being 6 against Bear Lake when they won out their second match, the most being 51 in their December defeat against Aberdeen.

Throughout their 18 games this season, the Lady Dragons have faced a myriad of defenses and offenses and through it all, have adapted in a way that not only has left them ahead at the final buzzer, but declared the winner in an unmistakable way. That doesn’t mean that any game was easy or didn’t require effort from the Malad team. On the contrary, each win awarded to the Lady Dragons has been earned because they wouldn’t let up, wouldn’t quit, and

wouldn’t play anything but their best.

The various teams have brought with them different defenses- man to man, assorted zones, full court presses, trapping defenses and the like. Regardless of what has been thrown at them, Malad has found a way to exploit the defensive weaknesses and connect with the basket.

Some games, tallying up the points might come easy, much like their recent game against the Aberdeen Tigers as they hosted Friday, January 17. Ending the game 74-38, it almost seemed as if they couldn’t miss and every possession would lend to a scoring opportunity. In the first quarter alone, the Lady Dragons put up 31, the highest scoring quarter this season. As a team, the MHS team put up 66 shots from the field, scoring on 45% of them compared to the Tigers that only connected with 29% of their 41 shots. Izzy Haycock and Brynnlee Jones both added 22 points to the total, each hitting 5 shots from behind the arc. Mikell Keetch followed with 10, with Liv Nelson and Paityn Ward adding 6 points each.

Other games, shots just don’t fall

the same and Lady Dragons shift their game from outside to inside to put points on the scoreboard. Against the Wendell Trojans in their Saturday night game, Malad shot just over 80% of their shots inside the arc. The Trojans played a high pressure man to man defense that made the Lady Dragons patiently work and wait for the right opening.

To keep their offense flowing and reduce turnovers, they had to play with high level ball handling and passing. It was evident that their ball movement played a crucial part in their win against Wendell as Malad totalled 15 assists on their 21 scoring baskets. It was a four way tie to lead in assists for the Lady Dragons as Kiley Miller, Haycock, Keetch, and Nelson each had three assists on their way to 52-24 win.

Regardless of how things are flowing on the offensive end of the court, Malad is always bringing a clamp down defense to disrupt and deny any opponents scoring attempts. Playing in Firth on Tuesday, January 14, the Lady Dragons were slower getting points on the scoreboard than their usual fast paced. While this might have seemed troubling, the

parenthesis: “Tom Evans grew leeks for WEU (Welsh Eaters Unite) last year.” The parenthesis are unobtrusive and information-forward. There are even more ways to punctuate appositives, but the last main method is with the use of the three dots…officially termed the “periods of ellipsis.” This is something of a specialized punctuation mark. In writing, it indicates that something has been left out of the text. This can be used to create a number of tones, from suspense to sarcasm. “Tom Evans…a carnivore…grew the leeks.”

The effect in many case is similar to “there’s so much I could say here, but I’m not going to!” When used inside quotation marks, it means that the original text being quoted has been edited to remove something.

Word of the Week: Biweekly. Be on the lookout for this absolute hand grenade of a word. Because of its derivation and usage over time, it means “once every other week” AS WELL AS “twice a week.” Most usage dictionaries will tell you to avoid it for the obvious potential to create chaos. Imagine a payroll department who crossed their lines on which one it meant. Imagine a bedraggled committee chair trying to get people to attend meetings scheduled using the term. Just avoid it like the plague. The word “semiweekly” is sometimes used in place of it, since that one literally means “twice a week.” But really, just use a number or dates when there is any potential for pandemonium.

team was largely unconcerned because their defense continued to hold back the Cougar’s play from ever pulling ahead. When they weren’t pressuring with their man to man defense, Malad played a tough trapping defense that forced a number of errors for Firth, keeping them from settling into their offense. In their previous matchup at the Ririe tournament, the Cougars hit 11 three points shots. In this second matchup, Firth only hit 5 made mostly by their unsuspecting forward. Malad’s defense once again helped secure the win, holding the Cougars to 35 points while they posted 59.

The Lady Dragons certainly aren’t flawless, but their record is nearly so. Their ability to adjust, play with hustle, and bring an aggressive defense for four quarters of the game has made them a tough team to beat this season. With only three games left to their regular season, the future is looking bright for the Lady Dragons.

Malad will play away Thursday, January 23 in West Side before traveling to Declo, January 25 for their final away games of the season.

Point guard Izzy Haycock collected 5 assists against Firth.

Liv Nelson led the team with points, tallying 12. Teagan Daniels setting up the Lady Dragon offense.

MHS Wrestling brings home Magic Valley Trophy

BY ALLISON ELIASON

The Dragon wrestling team brought home the Magic Valley Tournament team champion trophy this weekend. Twelve of the fifteen Dragon wrestlers that competed in the tournament, medaled in the top four of their various brackets. Totaling 278.5 team points, Malad beat both Ririe and New Plymouth, two teams who look to be good contenders for the state title this year. The tournament featured 21 teams, ranging across the 2A, 3A and 4A divisions around Idaho.

Friday, January 17, the Dragon wrestlers started their weekend off with a stellar day of wrestling, with all 15 wrestlers moving onto compete Saturday. Only 3 losses Friday had the Dragons leading the team points.

Saturday morning the Malad wrestlers celebrated a number of great wins and suffered some tough losses. When the medal rounds began, four Dragons were fighting for 1st place and eight were in the 3rd/4th place

matches. The championship matches highlighted some of the best wrestling Malad has to offer as the MHS wrestlers brought everything they had to the mats.

At 106lbs Jack Willie made quick work of his finals match, pinning the Challis wrestler in the first round. Drake Morrison won the 150lb bracket with a tech (18-0) over his Ririe opponent in a similar intense fashion. With an exciting upset, Oakley Maddox pinned the #1 ranked 157lb wrestler from Ririe in his finals match. The big win led Maddox to be awarded the Outstanding Wrestler of the tournament voted by the competing coaches of the tournament.

Rydon Montgomery found himself in the championship match against the #1 ranked wrestler in the state at 190lbs. Despite coming up short for the win, Montgomery wrestled with great skill and grit to bring home the 2nd place medal.

Taking 3rd place were Ayden Potter at 113lbs, Gabe Hooste at 175lbs,

Cam Bingham at 190lbs and Orrin Miller at 215lbs. Earning medals for 4th place were Jaxon Mills at 98lbs, Wade Clark at 120lbs, Porter Mills at 132lbs and Roper Higley at 144lbs.

Head Coach Devin Morrison shared, “This tournament is an important one for us to see the match ups that will likely happen at state. Ririe and New Plymouth are tough teams with great wrestlers that will definitely give us good matches. Our boys wrestled tough and didn’t back down from the challenge. Individually they did well but they pulled it all together to be successful as a team.”

While varsity competed in Wendell the Dragon’s JV team traveled to the Tiger Brawl tournament in Aberdeen. There were 16 teams competing from both Idaho and Utah. The MHS wrestlers competed well, four wrestlers placing in the top 6 of their bracket.

Parker Price made it to the 132lb finals were he fought hard against the #1 seed. Parker brought home the 2nd place medal. At 98lbs Brady Ogles-

bee took 4th, Cael Seamons took 4th at 138lbs and Leif Allen placed 6th at 190lbs.

“Our kids are working hard and learning a lot, every match they get better and better,” said Morrison.

Earlier in the week, Malad hosted the Ridgeline Riverhawks at home. The Dragons fought hard but ended the varsity dual against the Utah team losing 37-43. “We had some tough losses that we were not expecting, the matches we won weren’t able to make up for the points we lost in those,” Morrison commented. He continued saying, “There is always work to do and this helps us know where to focus that work.”

The Dragons have a busy week ahead of them as they they travel to South Fremont Wednesday, January 22. The following day they will host duels with American Falls and Marsh Valley at home before the varsity is scheduled to compete in Kooskia in the Clear Water Valley tournament against the teams in Northern Idaho.

Lady Dragon wrestlers continue to impress

BY ALLISON ELIASON

It was another full week for the Lady Dragon wrestlers as they took on every match they could. The week began Tuesday, January 14 as the girls travelled north to Rigby to duel with Rigby, Pocatello, and Challis. At the end of the day, Malad pulled out the win against Rigby, and Pocatello, but fell to Challis. As the sport is continuing to grow, it can be difficult to have matchups in each weight class. On this particular night, all of the MHS girls were scheduled for at least one match.

Heading south the following day, three Lady Dragon wrestlers joined with Mountain Crest in Logan, Utah to fill in weights for their senior night. Coach Kade Price commented, “It’s one of the neat things about the sport right now. Teams are working closely with one another to help improve the experience for the girls.”

Over the weekend, the Lady Dragons competed in the Ridgeline wrestling tournament. The Malad High School girls wrestling team had a strong showing at the tournament, with several wrestlers placing and scoring valuable team points. Braylee Price (105 lbs) started strong with a first-round win but faced a tough loss in the quarterfinals. She showed great determination by battling back with two wins in the consolation rounds before ultimately

finishing in 6th place.

At 110 lbs, Bella McCullough also started with a loss but then demonstrated impressive resilience, winning four consecutive matches, including the 3rd place match, to earn a spot on the podium.

Rylee Neilson, wrestling at 125 lbs had a similar path, facing a challenging early loss but fighting her way through the consolation bracket with three wins to eventually finish 4th.

In the 140 lbs weight class, Aubrey Shulz advanced to the semifinals after a strong start but fell to a tough opponent.

Not to be deterred, she bounced back to reach the 3rd place match, where she narrowly missed a podium finish, taking 4th.

Cale Carter at 170 lbs had a dominant performance, winning all three of her matches by fall or technical fall to claim the Championship title. Overall, the Malad wrestlers demonstrated grit and determination throughout the tournament, with several overcoming early setbacks to achieve success. Cale Carter’s championship performance was a highlight, showcasing her dominance in the

170 lbs division.

The Lady Dragons placed 5th overall, with just 5 wrestlers in the tournament. Beating out some larger schools.

“As coaches, we saw some amazing wrestling in both the varsity and JV tournaments. The girls have shown so much improvement in their skills and understanding of this new sport for them. We are proud of all of them and the hard work they have been putting in, in practice, and in competition,” commented the Lady Dragon coaches. Not only did the varsity find success at the tournament, but the JV team did as well with several wrestlers placing in the top four of their respective weight classes.

Stella Merja, Dezirae Haven, and Bella Smith all took first place in their weight classes, each winning all five of their matches by fall. Bentley Oglesbee, Jenetta Jacaway, and Paysli Chournos placed second, while Laney Coatney earned a third-place finish. Other wrestlers who placed in the top four include Serenity Brees, Karsen Thornock, and Britlynn Lloyd.

“Overall, the team demonstrated impressive skill and determination throughout the tournament. Every one of our girls medaled in this tournament making it a huge success.”

The Lady Dragons will slow down in their next week, only wrestling in West Side on Thursday, January 23.

Team Champions at the Magic Valley Classic.

Individual Champions Jack Willie, Drake Morrison and Outstanding wrestler of the tournament Oakley Maddox.

Orin Miller pinned his Ririe opponent to take 3rd place.

The Lady Dragons competed in the Ridgeline tournament with a number of their wrestlers medaling in their various brackets.