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November 16, 2023 |Vol. 143 No. 46
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NEWS IN BRIEF
Devastating volcanic eruption expected in Iceland Iceland, known to many as the “land of fire and ice” is facing an ecological crisis. Following thousands of earthquakes in the vicinity of the town of Grindavík on the southwestern coast, residents have been evacuated, businesses have been shuttered, and experts are closely monitoring the situation. A large sinkhole has opened up in the middle of the town and has the potential to be a vent for the magma that is currently very active beneath the surface. If the volcano erupts, the entire town of Grindavík could suffer massive damage, if not entire destruction.
IDF claims to have found Hamas armory under hospital
The Gonzalez Sisters sang "We Honor You" at this year’s Veterans program
“Honoring All Who Serve”
The 5th grade students of Malad Elementary School presented the school’s 35th annual Veterans’ Day Program on Thursday, November 9. The tradition of this memorial program began with teacher Debbie Horsley and music specialist Helen Ward collaborating to have the 4th grade present a patriotic program to honor Oneida County veterans. The Ernest W. Jones Post #65 of the American Legion has been a major part of the program since the beginning. Because of COVID, the 4th graders of that year would have lost the opportunity to present a Veterans’ Day program, and so those students presented a program the next year when they were in the 5th grade. Now the 5th grade students honor the veterans on this special day. The program was presented by the students three times: on Wednesday for all students of the school and in the morning and evening of Thursday for parents, family members, and the community. The script of the program, entitled “Honoring All Who Served,” was written by the elementary school music
First-class menu from The Titanic sells for over $100k
Thayne Barker and others joined the students on stage during the service branch medley
specialist Christine Smith, who also selected the music for the program. She worked closely with the 5th grade teachers, Cinniman Allen, Erika Johnson, and Kallie Blaisdell, who helped
the students prepare their speaking parts. Every student memorized and HONORING ALL WHO SERVE On Page 9
Changes in the County Prosecutor’s office At Monday’s County Commissioners meeting, the board conducted interviews with several attorneys and firms to fill the prosecutor’s position in the county until the election in 2024. The firm of Fuller and Fuller, based in Preston, was selected as the firm that was best able to meet the county’s legal needs. Due to the appointment/hiring process for a replacement prosecutor, the county was in the position of determining which range of services offered by those who applied for the position matched with the job requirements best. Some of the considerations included proximity, experience, and ability to commit to the county. None of the firms or attorneys were local, with candidate Rocky Wixom currently working in Fremont county, Peters Wells being based in Burley, and Fuller and Fuller being located in CHANGES IN COUNTY PROSECUTOR'S OFFICE
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The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) have overtaken Al-Rantisi hospital in Gaza and showed embedded news affiliates evidence of what it believes to be an abandoned Hamas armory, with weapons and munitions left behind. While as yet unconfirmed, if it turns out to be an actual Hamas armory, the find would prove that Hamas is indeed using health facilities and hospitals as a shield for its underground operations.
Since the sinking of the famous ocean liner, The Titanic has captivated the imagination of millions. Museums dedicated to recovered artifacts dot the globe, and the wreck itself has prompted many to risk their lives just to go and see it. The famous ship is making headlines once again, thanks to a recent auction in which a near mint-condition menu from the first-class dining room sold for $102,000. The menu is for dinner on the night of Apr. 11, just 4 days before the disaster, and features seafood, beef, lamb, and chicken options.
M. Russell Ballard passes away World religious leader and acting president of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints M. Russell Ballard passed away Sunday, Nov. 12. President Ballard had just been released from a brief stay in the hospital, and had been attending to regular duties as his health permitted. Called as an apostle in 1985, President Ballard leaves behind a legacy of service in both the Intermountain West, as well as the world. He was 95 at the time of passing.
Events Newly seated Judge Cody Brower with his father Orene Lynn Brower and other 6th District judges
INSIDE THE ENTERPRISE
City Council election results.................Pg.2 FFA Convention/Puzzles.................................Pg.10 Veterans Book Released.....................Pg.4 Dragon Doings.......................................................Pg.11 Looking Back........................................Pg.8 Sports......................................................................Pg.12
The Iron Door Playhouse production of "The Music Man" opened last Friday, and will be playing through November 20. Upcoming performances will be at 7:00 p.m. on the 17th, 18th, and 20th at the Iron Door. Tickets can be purchased at irondoor.booktix.com. The Fall Book Fair will be held at MES November 13 through 16.
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OBITUARY
Nov. 16, 2023
Monique Tueller Perkins Price May 18, 1952 - November 13, 2023
On Monday, the county contracted interviewed for the Prosecutor position
Changes in the County Prosecutor’s office continued from page 1
Preston. Fuller and Fuller’s closer location and familiarity with the region was considered a plus, as well as the range of experience they bring to the table. Ethan Rawlings is a young attorney with the firm, whose primary experience is with the criminal prosecution areas of the legal system. Lyle Fuller has extensive experience with the civil law side of the equation, which is equally important to the county. Fuller has worked for decades with planning and zoning issues, development codes, land use cases, and many other aspects of civil law that will be central to the operations of the county moving forward. Both will be available to handle cases for the county, though Rawlings will likely be the point person. All attorneys interviewed had experience with criminal law, though the focus on defense clients was seen as a potential negative with regard to membership in the Idaho Prosecuting Attorneys Association. (The IPAA does not accept members who are currently working as defense attorneys.) Some questions about acting as both a defense attorney and a prosecutor were raised in terms of conflict of interest, as well as potential conflicts with law enforcement. Fuller
and Fuller stated that they would cease their defense work upon acceptance of the contract with the county, which was something the commissioners had hoped to hear from candidates. Questions were also asked about the candidates' views on Constitutional issues, past relations with law enforcement, the importance of various aspects of the criminal justice system, and providing counsel to the commission on routine matters. At the end of the process, the commissioners unanimously voted to offer the contract to Fuller and Fuller. Fuller and Fuller will fill the role of Prosecutor until an election for the position is held next year. A decision about whether to announce candidacy for the office will need to be made by next spring, and whether Rawlings or Fuller will look into seeking the office remains to be seen. Interviews for the position of legal secretary in the prosecutors office will be held in the upcoming weeks. Fuller and Fuller will begin their contract work with the county in December, taking over for Vic Pearson of Franklin County, who was been temporarily filling in as former County Attorney Brower transitions to his new position as District Court judge for District 6, seated in Soda Springs
Monique Tueller Perkins Price, a long-time resident of Malad Idaho passed away in her home on Monday, November 13, 2023, after battling a long illness. Monica was born on May 18, 1952, in Logan Utah, a daughter of Daniel Wilcox Perkins and Shirlee B Tueller Perkins. When Monica was born, her older siblings remember being outside the hospital window looking up as their mother yelled down to them, they have a new baby sister. Monica resided in Smithfield and Preston in her early years of life before moving to Malad when she was 11, where she lived for the remainder of her life. Monica and Monte met when she was 14 and he was 16. They knew right away they were going to be together forever. They dated for five years, and they were married on July 18, 1970 and later sealed in the Logan Temple. They struggled for seven years to have kids when finally, they were able to have four in three years; Amber Chae, Trissa Gene, Thomas Daniel (TD) and his twin Kip Davis. Monica was so happy to be a mom and she loved her kids with all her heart. Monica held many jobs in her life, most of them at one time. She worked at Miller’s Jewelry, managed a motel, First Bank and Trust, Gymnastics teacher, Vending Services, Idaho Visitor’s Center, Rest Area Custodian, numerous jobs at the school including lunchroom staff and cleaning the gym after activities. She worked for Dr Ty Smith doing coding and billing and worked for her son-in-law doing billing. Monica was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints where she fulfilled many callings including serving in the Primary Presidency, Young Women Presidency, Sunday School Teacher, Relief Society Teacher
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and Chorister. Monica loved the Lord and taught each of her kids to love the Lord also and to have faith and lean on Him to answer their prayers. Monica treated everyone who entered her house like a longlost friend. Monica was loved by many and will be missed by all who knew her. She is survived by her loving husband, Monte Glen Price and her four kids: Amber (Craig) Hartman of Windsor, California, Trissa (Sterling) Nesbit of Malad, Idaho, TD (Sara) of Tooele, Utah, Kip (Mandy) of Farmington, Missouri, 17 grand kids and one great granddaughter. She was preceded in death by her parents, Daniel and Shirlee Perkins, and siblings, Georgene Perkins, Dana-Lee Mikesell and Jim Perkins. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 18, 2023, at the Malad Fifth Ward Church 20 S 100 W in Malad. A viewing will be held Friday evening, November 17, 2023, from 6-8 p.m. at the Horsley Funeral Home 132 W 300 N in Malad. Friends may call at the funeral home on Saturday prior to services. Burial will follow in the Cherry Creek Cemetery.
City Council election certified; Olsen and Tripp elected
Last week’s City Council elections were the only thing on the ballot, and their certification brings the election year 2023 to an end. The election for two city coun- Jaime Olsen cil spots was competed for by current councilman Lance Tripp, current councilwoman Jaime Olsen, and newcomer to the race Justin Schwartz. The official results of the Jaime Olsen election ended up being close, with Lance Tripp receiving 197 votes, Jaime Olsen receiving 170 votes, and Justin Schwartz receiving 160 votes. The turnout for the election was relatively low, at around 23% of eligible voters. While there is no thorough exit polling on the race, anecdotally many people reported that they were happy with all the candidates, which may have led some to skip voting. The results do indicate, though, that every vote is significant and has the chance to move the election one way or another. As the two council members who were elected are already serving, there will not be a disruption in continuity of the council, other than Tripp and Olsen possibly changing some of their assignments on the council itself. C Y
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RETIREMENT
Lori Davis
Malad sixth grade students show their thanks to OEF for recent grant awards
OEF awards grants to teachers The main purpose of the Oneida Education Foundation is to assist teachers in their classroom and curriculum endeavors. The OEF awards grants to teachers at all four brickand-mortar schools in Oneida School District to benefit students. Last year the OEF awarded over $8000 in grants to teachers. This year the OEF has already
awarded 15 grants to teachers at all four schools. One of those was to the 6th grade teachers in Malad Middle School. This grant was to encourage students through the Reading and Math iReady program, which helps students improve their math and reading skills. The students showed their thanks to the OEF.
Bill Lewis awarded Silver Beaver Award Bill Lewis was awarded the Boy Scouts of America Silver Beaver award on November 10 at the Boy Scouts 27th Annual Heartfelt Holiday/Auction in Idaho Falls. The Silver Beaver award was introduced in 1931, and is the highest recognition a local Council can bestow upon volunteer leaders. This distinguished service award of the Boy Scouts of America is given to registered Scout leaders who have made an impact on the lives of youth through service given to the council. When asked why he works in scouting, Lewis replied, “I am in scouting today because of Scouting’s impact on my life, starting when I was 11 years old and a Blazer Scout. I love working with Scouts because I see the changes it makes in the lives of youth. When asked about his favorite memories of scouting, Lewis stated, “The Mile Swim stands out in my mind. I was not a good swimmer. However, after conquering the Swimming Merit Badge, I decided to swim the mile. Swimming the mile taught me I can do hard things. I love teach-
Ireland Bank is proud to announce the retirement of Lori Davis, Vice President and Loan Officer. Lori began her banking career in 1986 with Downey State Bank, which was acquired by Ireland Bank that same year. Over her 37 years, Lori has served as a Loan Secretary, Escrow Clerk, Loan Officer, Regional Manager, Executive Committee Member, and Trainer to much of the staff at the bank over the years. She has played a vital role in many pivotal decisions, achievements, and progressions that have helped Ireland Bank to grow. Her expertise, dedication, and foresighted leadership have been instrumental in shaping Ireland Bank into what it is today. An open house will be held at the Malad Branch Friday,
Lori Davis
November 17, 2023, from 12pm to 4pm. Join us in wishing her the best on her next journey.
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Lewis was Was awarded the prestigious Silver Beaver award for leaders.
ing the youth that they can do hard things too.” How would he like to be known? “Bill Lewis is a man who lives life to the fullest and spends his days serving others,” he said. “Integrity is the compass of his life.”
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Veterans book released After a great deal of anticipation, the Oneida County Veterans Book was released at a celebration on Saturday afternoon held inside the American Legion building. The event was packed with veterans, family, friends, and community members who had been looking forward to obtaining this amazing piece of local history. The completed book is an impressive feat of compiling hundreds of archival images into a record of those from Oneida County who have served in the armed forces. The book covers conflicts from the Spanish-American War up to the present, with hundreds of new names and images discovered during the process of putting the book together. The project has been overseen by Kay and Gene Caldwell, and Brent Bowen. Gene was not certain he would be able to make it to Saturday’s book launch, as he had spent several days in Washington, D.C. on an Honor Flight, which he is going to sit down and talk to us about this week after he’s had time to recoup. Gene Caldwell opened the event, following the posting of the colors and the Pledge of Allegiance. “I’d really like to thank all of you for sup-
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Gene Cladwell returned from his Honor Flight just in time for Saturday’s book launch.
porting us on this project,” Caldwell said. Mayor Joan Hawkins then spoke briefly, after which books were distributed. Hawkins explained that earlier in the week she had attended the unveiling of a historic marker for James and Hattie Morgan, and had then gone to vote. “Those are things I’ve taken for granted my whole life,” Hawkins said. “But it’s because of people who are brave enough to be on the front lines and fight for those rights. All of these rights that we have are because we are a free country, and we’re a free country because of the men and women who have sacrificed so much—sometimes their lives—to make it so.” “When I worked at the Idaho Enterprise, there were many times we wanted to honor the veterans, but we didn’t have anything that we felt we could rely upon as a dependable source. So this book is just amazing. I’ve had a few chances to just thumb through it, and I see so many from
Mayor Joan Hawkins spoke about the importance of service members to the community.
my class in high school, and many of my good friends who served. Many of my family who have served. I’m just so thankful that because we are a free country we can gather in times like this and we can honor those who served our country, and we can honor good people who see a need and step up to fulfill it. Gene and Kay, as you all know, as just amazing people and they’ve done that continually in our community. They see something that’s needed and they just stand up and they do it. They got together and enlisted the help of Brent Bowen.” Hawkins talked a little about the effect of seeing the images in color. Over the last year, Brent Bowen has spent countless hours transforming old, sometimes damaged images into fitting memorials to the service members in the book. “Brent has learned a lot through this process, and to see all these photos in color…it’s just a beautiful tribute. I wanted to take time to thank them for doing this for all of us. History is so important— and we all need to learn as much as we can about who made our town
and our state and country what it is today.” Following the mayor’s remarks, the songs of the branches of service were sung by Bob Kent, along with the audience. The newly minted hardbound books were given to those who had preordered them in American flag tote bags. By the end of the event, all of the 200 books that had been ordered were gone. The group had been unsure of how popular the book would be, but were tickled to discover that they were going to need an immediate second run. Those who did not preorder the book and would like one can contact Kay Caldwell at (208) 766-4014 before Thanksgiving to reserve a spot for the next print run. Following the remarks and book distribution, guests were invited to the basement for a potato bar. The room was filled with families and groups of veterans, who spent a pleasant afternoon talking, laughing, and catching up.
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Not recommended for parents or kids By Gramma Dot We are going to talk perks of small-town life, specifically Maladlife. This morning I had a great breakfast. I have been on a smoothie kick lately, but this morning I wanted anything but a smoothie. It had been too much of a good thing. So, I popped a couple pieces of bread in the toaster, fried an egg and started rummaging through the fridge to see what else I could find. I got the OJ and right there behind the orange carton was a pint of Jay Baker’s choke-cherry jelly which I had forgotten we had. About a month ago, Brent went to Thomas’ to grab some groceries and there was Jay in the parking lot asking people if they would like a jar of his jelly. Gratefully, Brent said yes. When I was a kid choke-cherry jelly was a mainstay at the Thorpe household. You could always depend on mom’s homemade bread and choke-cherry jelly to get you started on the right foot each morning. The cracked wheat was not a big draw as far as I was concerned but topping it off with toast and jel-
ly put a smile on my face at the beginning of each day. So, why in the world was our 90+ year-old Jay passing out the jelly at Thomas Market? The next day at church we asked his son, Dave, what brought it all about. Seems Jay has his own choke-cherry bush, and he did not want those choke-cherries to go to waste. He wasn’t sure what to do with them, but he knew his neighbor Helen Ravsten could help. Sure enough, Helen came through and together they turned the fruit into jelly. Most people would carry the filled jars to the fruit room and feel good about the coming winter, but not Jay. He wanted to share the wealth! That is what makes life so good here in the valley. Neighbors helping. Friends sharing. Cesar Chavez said, “If you really want to make a friend, go to someone’s house and eat with him…the people who give you their food give you their heart.” I think that works just as well from a small-town parking lot. Thanks Jay and Helen for sharing your hearts… and your jelly! Life is Good!
SCHOOL MENU
Malad Elementary Breakfast
Monday, November 20 - Cereal Assortment, Max Pancake, Fruit, Juice/ Milk Tuesday, November 21 - Cereal Assortment, Mini Cinnamon Bagel, Fruit, Juice/Milk
Malad Middle Breakfast
Monday, November 20 - Cereal Assortment, Breakfast Bar, Fruit, Juice/ Milk Tuesday, November 21 - Cereal Assortment, Breakfast Pizza, Fruit, Juice/Milk
Malad High Breakfast
Monday, November 20 - Cereal Assortment, Breakfast Bar, Fruit, Juice/ Milk Tuesday, November 21 - Cereal Assortment, Breakfast Pizza, Fruit, Juice/Milk Choices of Milk, Fresh Fruit & Veggies Served Daily in all Schools
Tuesday, November 21 – Beef Taco, Spanish Rice, Food Choice – Carrot Sticks or Fruit Cocktail
Malad Middle Lunch
Monday, November 20 – Western Burger, Fries, Salad Bar, Food Choice – Celery Sticks or Pears Tuesday, November 21 – Potato Soup w/Ham, Breadstick, Salad Bar, Food Choice – Corn or Fruit Cocktail
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Monday, November 20 – Western Burger, Fries, Salad Bar, Food Choice – Celery Sticks or Pears Tuesday, November 21 – Potato Soup w/Ham, Breadstick, Salad Bar, Food Choice – Corn or Fruit Cocktail
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Every Meal Served with Juice/ Milk/Coffee Nov 21 - Taco Soup, Fruit, Corn Bread, Dessert Nov 23 - CLOSED
Every meal served with Juice/Milk/ Coffee Nov 17 - Friday Breakfast, Scrambled Eggs and Bacon, Pancakes, Peaches, Cinnamon Rolls Nov 22 - CLOSED
Monday, November 20 – Deli Sandwich, Chips, Food Choice – Carrot Sticks or Mandarin Oranges
ON THIS DAY 1801 First edition of New York Evening Post 1841 Life preservers made of cork are patented by Napoleon Guerin (NYC) 1875 William Bonwill, patents dental mallet to impact gold into cavities 1938 LSD (Lysergic acid diethylamide) is first synthesized by Swiss chemist Dr. Albert Hofmann at the Sandoz Laboratories in Basel, Switzerland 1939 Al Capone freed from Alcatraz jail 1959 "The Sound of Music" musical by Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein ll, opens at Lunt Fontanne Theater, NYC; runs for 1443 performances 1965 Venera 3 launched, first to land on another planet (crashes into C Y
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High Game – Scott Searle 258, Em Searle 178 High Series – Scott Searle 686, Joanne Werner 425 Other 200 Games – Rex Williams
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COUNTY COMMISSION 11/3
Countertops Tory Richardson
TJ spoke to the county commission about bids to provide IT security upgrades to the doors in the courthouse. The cameras and other equipment involved can be activated in either real time security monitoring, or as a daily archive of security footage (or, an “offline mode”). The nature of the hardware required to install key controls was discussed. The function of the various security features and mechanisms for the door locks were explained to the commissioners. It was determined that the front door was a particularly important point of access. At issue specifically was how the building locks could be controlled in emergency situations. Sheriff Jones provided information about the current security setup in the building, and what he saw as important for a new system. Payment for the project would be scheduled for various stages of the overall installation. Some of the doors, for instance, won’t be ready to set up until construction begins on the third floor itself. Of the two quotes for the project, Chairman Lewis felt that some changes needed to be made to what was covered in the bid before approving any expenses. Generally speaking, the commission preferred the offline system, which was less costly. 13 doors would be covered by the security upgrade. After some changes were made to the bid items, the commissioners agreed to move forward with the offline model for the security upgrade. $28,183.45 for the installation of security door access controls was approved from the one time expense budget. Richardson also spoke to the commission about $35,242 which had been approved for the construction of ADA approved counters for the courthouse during the last meeting. The contractor undertaking the construction project explained what the improvements would look like. The specific locations and dimensions of the counters in question were discussed. The majority of the changes will affect the sheriffs office, though the entirely building will be brought up to ADA compliance. Framing, sheetrock, electrical, labor and materials are all included in the bid, though the removal of tile from the drivers license testing center is not. Changes to the bid, which account for the items that were determined to be necessary after a more thorough inventory of the site, were noted as around $13,000 additional funds. The project would be completed fairly quickly during off-hours, with the offsite building of materials to begin immediately upon approval. The total bid for the project was approved at an updated $47,905.06 from one time expenses to Arrowhead Cabinets. 50% of the total cost was approved for payment, with the rest due upon completion.
Hangar electricity
Roxanne Albretson spoke to the commission on behalf of the airport. Estimates to run power across the road to the hangar were received. Smaller hangars will be constructed on the site south of the pilot’s lounge. A new transformer box will need to be placed in order to handle the power needs of the facility. Grants are being written for the other infrastructure needed for the project. The project fits within the airport’s budget, as a result of the resurfacing having been covered by a grant. The project will cost approximately $25,000 to run electricity to the new hangar location. The commission approved the budget outlay. The commission reiterated its view of the importance of the airport to the community.
Wright Creek Road Agreement
A road agreement with Hess Pumice and Oneida County Road and Bridge is pending. Those parties, as well as the commissioners and county engineer, will meet to discuss the issue at a meeting on November 22 at the Event Center at 11:00 a.m.
Grader Lease
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Kevin Jones Property
Kevin Jones owns property on 2000 N that he was interested in donating to the county. The property is a triangular piece that can’t be used due to right of way regulations. The commission felt that Jones needed to address the commission directly to begin initiating the process. At present, the commission did not feel that it had enough information to make a decision.
Resolution to destroy records
Kathleen Atkinson updated the commission about the status of the county’s plan for record destruction. Atkinson listed the various categories of materials held by the department that were scheduled to be destroyed based on the amount of time they have been kept on file in the office. Everything older that 2014 that falls into the allowable destruction category is planned to be disposed of, after digital copies are preserved. Idaho Code requires a schedule for record destruction, and outlines which documents are suitable for destruction and the requirements for documenting the destruction.
Tax cancellation
Atkinson also spoke to the commission about tax cancellation claims. House Bill 389 allows homeowners to sign up for an exemption at any time during the year. 4 homes that did not have the exemption have applied for it. The total amount is $1,003.14 that the property taxes to the county will be reduced by between all 4 applicants. Motions to approve the tax reductions for the 4 parcels presented were each approved separately.
County car
Atkinson also spoke to the commission about the car used by various departments within the county. The current Ford Escape has been listed as a roughly $12,000 trade toward another vehicle. Around $42,000 for a new vehicle was quoted by Ford. The commission felt that it needed to evaluate the issue more closely before making any decisions. Some discussion about the utility of a van for some of the uses that the Extension Office may require was had. Atkinson suggested that the sooner a decision could be made, the more the trade in value could be retained.
Drone
In further discussions about the purchase of the sprayer drone for the county weed department, Cody stated that a generator for the drone would cost roughly $1,200. Road and Bridge suggested that they might have a spare generator that could be used. The weed department plans to try the generator from Road and Bridge, and pursue the purchase of a generator if the available one is not sufficient for the task. Commissioner Jeppsen asked whether the drones had the capability to survey the county during an emergency. The distance from the operator was not immediately known. Commissioner Jeppsen suggested that it would be a valuable resource if the drone were able to gather intelligence during emergency situations. The size of the drone was discussed. Of the available options, the mid sized drone that could spray 27 acres per hour was deemed to be most suited to the county’s needs and budget. The purchase of an AG-216 Drone from Hylio for $29,500 out of the one time expense budget, which includes all of the accessories, was approved.
Weather Station
Dianna Dredge spoke to the commission about the proposed weather station for the Road and Bridge department. Dredge reported that any theft of the weather station devices would be the responsibility of the county. Given that fact, Dredge suggested beginning with one weather station device in Stone in order to determine the effectiveness and viability of subsequent purchases. The station
would provide images and weather information to the county, which would aid in snow removal deployment and traffic management. The commission agreed with the cautious approach of testing out the equipment before making a large investment in the system. Each station has a yearly leasing fee of $3,000, which includes upgrades. A motion to approve a one time expense of one weather station was passed.
Senior Citizens
Ron Fesler had spoken to Chairman Lewis about potentially expanding the number of days during the week that the senior center provides meals to seniors. The senior citizens center has requested funding to alleviate the shortfall in the center’s budget for the current year. State funding has diminished over the last years, and the center is using its savings in the meantime. The building is owned in partnership between the city and county. The commission will gather more information on the current budget situation.
Fuel Systems
Chairman Lewis examined various locations around the county for the installation of a potential fuel tank for refueling county vehicles. Chairman Lewis suggested that he thought the most suitable location was EMT building, which has a backup generator. The proposed 10,000 gallon tank would be used for emergency fuel supplies. The Fire Station, Courthouse, Fairgrounds, Road and Bridge, Search and Rescue, and other locations were also discussed. The availability of a portable generator from Road and Bridge was mentioned as a factor that made the situation more flexible. Expenses for the project will be discussed at an upcoming meeting.
Employee Gifts
The commissioners discussed plans for holiday gifts to the county employees. Suggestions were taken from county employees in attendance. Kathleen Atkinson explained a plan to provide emergency kits to employees for their vehicles. Gift certificates were also discussed. The way those cards would need to be reported to the IRS was mentioned as a potential factor. Water flasks, flashlights, filtration devices, and other possibilities were also discussed. Ultimately, the commission approved a $50 gift card for part time and full time employees working in the county as of December 10. The issue of whether the money was included as an addition to paychecks or through a card was discussed. It was decided that though the paycheck would be an easier route, a card was necessary for the right approach. The motion was approved.
Law Enforcement Contract
Sheriff Arne Jones spoke to the commission about the city and county’s contracts with law enforcement. Some minor language relating to the jurisdictional arrangement between the city and county was discussed. Because the parties need to approach the contract in a two-party manner, language including all three entities was changed to clarify that. The city contracts with the Sheriff’s Office for services outside of code enforcement, which has been taken over within the city by John Christophersen working as a CE with the city.
Part time employee wages Sheriffs
The status of potential part time employees for the sheriffs office was discussed. The importance of part time employees to helping mitigate Comp Time and PTO for full-time employees was raised as the primary issue. Chairman Lewis wanted to see a more thorough breakdown of how overtime hours would potentially be affected by increased part time hours before making major funding decisions in the department. The rate for part time positions would be increased by between one and three dollars an hour, depending on the specific position. Large accruals of comp time create a budget liability owing to laws regarding the payout of comp time at the end of the year. Lon Colton
suggested seeking another full time position, rather than several part time positions. Doug Williams suggested that the amount of hours needed would justify another fulltime position. The potential of hiring someone at the office who would be trained to work dispatch as well as patrol was raised.
Event Center Generator
Emergency Manager Dan Williams updated the commission on the status of a backup generator for the Event Center for $56,080, involving the SHSP grant. Some of the funds from the grant need to be spent by April of next year. The amount of the SHSP grant that the county wants to commit to the project was discussed. Before the 2024 funds become available, there is just over $43,000 available through the grant. Commissioners Jeppsen and Eliason felt that the funds would be well spent on the generator. The items which are allowable under the grant restrictions are limited. Commissioner Jeppsen motioned to dedicate $40,000 of the SHSP grant toward the generator, with the remainder of the cost to come out of one time expenses. The motion was approved. The motion was amended to fund the generator itself from the SHSP funds for $36,780 but not the cement pad and installation, as they would be subject to the need for an EHP (Environmental Historical Preservation study) which would delay the process. The amended motion was approved. A motion to sign the SHSP 2023 grant acceptance for the next $22,738.49 was approved.
Emergency Services Grant
Dan Williams also required acceptance of EMPG matching grant funds for around $10,141 from the county. A motion to accept the grant was passed. Commissioner Jeppsen followed up on making sure that the county’s mitigation plan were posted to the county’s website. SHSP funding for the purchase of radios for Search and Rescue was approved for around $13,000.
D6 MOU
A Memorandum of Understanding between the county and District 6 for the use of the back part of the county annex building was discussed. Counselors with D6 would be given the use of a room in the probation office on Thursdays under the arrangement. The commissioners wished to speak with the D6 treatment officials to clarify the arrangement before approval.
CAI/Harris software agreement
An agreement between the county and CAI/Harris software was discussed. A number of agencies within the county use software provided through the company for operation. The agreement includes software support and licensing fees for a total of around $44,000. A motion to approve the expenses was passed.
Canvass of elections
As required by state law, the recent municipal election held in Oneida County requires verification of the election count by the county clerk’s office. The vote totals for the election were: 170 Olsen, 160 Schwartz, 197 Tripp. 23.9% turnout for the election. The election results for Malad City were certified.
EISF Board nominations
Nominations for the EISF board were discussed by the commission. The commissioners elected to nominate Wes Harris from Franklin county to serve as the director of the southern counties on the board. The commission will need to provide a letter supporting the nomination to the EISF board.
Record retentions schedule
Lon Colton discussed the county’s status with regard to a record retention policy. The commissioners examined some of the policies used by other counties, as well as the Idaho Code requirements. Lon Colton suggested
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Variance Hearing
A variance application was received by Planning and Zoning for a 6 foot fence, rather than the 4 foot fence required by city ordinance. The applicant had not been aware of the ordinance, but he explained that he had selected that height in order to prevent his dog from bothering pedestrians walking by. PZ Chair Shelly Williams reported that PZ was recommending approval of the variance with the provision that there were no materials added to the fence to obstruct the view from the street, such as vinyl slatting. Tyrell Neal suggested that he felt variances did create something of a precedent. Lance Tripp said that in his view, as long as those affected by the decision did not have a problem with the variance, he was fine with it. A motion to approve the variance was passed with the conditions suggested by PZ.
John Farrell—JUB
John Farrell spoke to the city council representing JUB Engineering. Farrell presented an overview and update of some of the projects JUB has been working on with the city. The water treatment plant is nearing “substantial completion” within a couple of weeks. The grants that supported the project have some remaining funds that need to be used within the next two years. Software allows for tracking and coordinating the water and infrastructure system for the city. Paper maps have been converted into a digital map, which allows for info to be added with GPS coordinates from cell phone images, which will make it much easier to inventory and monitor various infrastructure assets, such as hydrants. Some instances of groundwater infiltration into the sewer system were noted by a JUB engineer, and have been highlighted for inspection. The drinking water plan for the city is also underway. A new water storage tank is part of the long term project plan, and will increase the fireflow rate. Some areas require higher fire flow than is currently in place. An evaluation to see whether the fire flow requirements are realistic at the mandated level will be undertaken. JUB presented some recommendations for improving the system by linking in the gravity system. A Water Smart grant from the Bureau of Reclamation is under review. There are leaking lines in the system that need to be located
and repaired.
USDA Development Agreements
Mayor Hawkins discussed the status of USDA Development loans, which needed to be signed. $7,650,000 is the cost of the loan for the water treatment plant. The loan resolution was signed by the council. A second loan resolution for $2,758,000 for waste water improvements was also approved.
Park Flagpole
The flagpole at the City Park has been reported to be in need of repair. It is currently in a state where it cannot be raised or lowered without a ladder. A recently installed flagpole at the hospital was reported to have cost $2,500, as a reference point. The problem may potentially be the light fixture that is currently attached to the flag pole. Various light options were discussed.
Christmas Party
The council discussed a date and location for the city Christmas party.
July 4th Band
The council discussed a musical act for the 4th of July celebration. The council suggested a number of possibilities, and the mayor explained that she had heard back from several regional bands through a booking app. Although the holiday seems quite a ways away, the event requires a lot of planning and scheduling.
Sheriff Report
Sheriff jones spoke to the council about a number of issues. One issue was the contract with the city. Some language was changed for clarity, but the agreement is similar to the old contract. The sheriff also discussed the transition to a new prosecutor. City attorney Dustin Smith will be handling cases for the city until a new prosecuting attorney is hired. Smith reported that on average city cases with arraignments average about 2 a month. Two deputies have been hired and are in training. One more position remains to be filled. Certification should be complete by June. More part time dispatchers would help. The number of calls has decreased a bit with the onset of the cold weather.
Honor Band and Choir Perform at Marsh Valley On Tuesday, November 7, the District V Honor Band and Choir performed at Marsh Valley High School. Music students from all high schools in District V had spent the day practicing the numbers for the evening concert and learning about their instruments and music techniques from the clinicians although they had had the music to practice ahead of the allday clinic. Participating in the honor band from Malad High School were Cora Asay (flute), Winona Young and Doris Young (clarinet), Addler Garrett and Hope Briggs (bass clarinet), Lindi Young and Alex Christensen (alto sax), Bronson Garrett (tenor sax), Paisley Smith, Jens Huckaby, and Jaquelynn Young (trumpet), Johannah Zabriskie (French horn), Curtis Huckaby and Myriam Teeples (trombone), Serena Whipple (euphonium), Marshall Asay and Mordecai Charles (tuba), and Conner Worrell (percussion). The honor band was conducted by David Faires, a professor at BYU-Idaho. Participating in the honor choir from Malad High School were Aubree Palmer and Natalie Webster (1st soprano), Tabitha Webster (2nd soprano), Madelyn Shaw, Maren Sperry, and Adilyn Schow (alto), Joshua Pickett and Kolton Cox (tenor), and Tyler Wilson and Hayes Teeples (bass). The honor choir was conducted by Bret Scherer, choir teacher at Highland High School in Pocatello. The music clinic provides students C Y
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with the opportunity to perform music different from the music they learn for their high school concerts and to learn music skills and styles from students from other schools as well as from the professional clinicians. The students returned to Malad High School enthused about music and the opportunities it provides for all students. Upcoming Concert and Fund Raiser The next concert at which the Malad High School and Malad Middle School bands and choirs will perform will be on Wednesday, December 6, with the Middle School groups performing at 6:00 and the High School groups performing at 7:00. The concert will be in the Malad High School Gym. This evening is an opportunity for the community to not only celebrate the upcoming holiday season but to support the music programs at the annual silent auction. All kinds of items will be available for bids at the auction; all money raised goes to the Malad Middle and High School music programs. Malad schools have a long history of providing excellent opportunities for students to learn and to perform music and for the community to hear favorite and new band and choir numbers. Mr. Foster Garrett, the band and choir teacher, appreciates the enthusiasm that Malad residents show for the school music groups.
The county insurance plan, which covers the sheriff’s department, has been cited as a factor in the difficulty in recruiting longterm officer hires.
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Pickleball court will be closed down for the winter. Players would rather wait for the first snow. The facility will be locked. Graffiti against the city will be ruled on regarding restitution. The splash pad was recently vandalized, as well as a picnic table in the park. A bid for repairing bathrooms in the city hall building was discussed.
Shelly Williams reported on the Planning and Zoning Board. The board is still seeking nominations, following announced resignations. One of the bylaws stipulates that board members must have lived in Malad for 5 years, or within the Impact Zone just outside the city limits. The board will be meeting before the current members leave to clarify and finalize the work that has been done over the last year.
Business License
A business license for Swaffles and Cream was received, as well as another for Live Natural Hippie Skin. A motion to approve both licenses passed.
Advisory Reports Superintendent
City Superintendent Tyler Webster reported that a number of leaks in the city water line have been fixed, though there is at least one that still needs attention on 200 W. Road repair on highway 38 has also recently been completed, filling trenches. A water line has been put down to the drinking fountain at the pickleball court. A parking area and other improvements have been finished at the site. The future installation of a bathroom at the site was discussed. A new mower was brought up. A lift with a harness and basket for working at height was mentioned. Currently, there is not a suitable piece of equipment owned by the city. Various places in town that might rent out such machines were discussed.
Code Enforcement
John Christopherson is working on bids for a new building for the dog pound. His badge was received. Animal calls are still at a high volume.
A Public Hearing on November 21 for the Impact Zone will be at 6:30, rather than 6:00.
Lance Tripp
Mayor
The mayor brought up a grant the city had received for new horseshoe pits. The project was never completed, and the mayor would like to repay it in order to take it off the books. The granting agency suggested that the money could be transferred toward other projects in the park and still meet the requirements for the grant. Benches for the pickleball court, bathroom repairs, a sprinkler system, grass, and other possibilities were discussed. The mayor’s youth council has set up a food pantry at the high school. The YC has met with the Crisis Center about setting the pantry up in affiliation with the Center. The project will be called the “Council Closet”. An upcoming drive will be used to collect hygiene products. The mayor discussed the upcoming light parade the Saturday after Thanksgiving. Jaime Olsen agreed to drive the city vehicle this year. The city’s website is up and running. As part of an ongoing project, the city’s website has been in the process of an upgrade and update. The new version of the website is much more user-friendly, and includes contact information for city officials, as well as Malad City’s history, ongoing projects, forms for various applications, an event calendar, images from around the valley, and other information. The city’s website can be found at maladidaho.org and is certainly worth a visit.
Treasurer
Terrill Schwartz discussed the reserve account that is required as part of the loan arrangement for the water treatment system. A motion to authorize the treasurer to purchase a $400,000 ten year US Treasury bond passed. Schwartz also suggested that replacing the city’s safe with fire safe boxes would be more secure. The comprehensive plan was briefly discussed, and it was determined to make a concerted push toward it next time.
Larry Thomas
Thomas reported that he had received a number of compliments regarding the city crew, street sweepers, and etc.
Tyrell Neal
The Music Man opens November 10. The Theatre Guild reported that the Spook Alley event went well.
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5 YEARS AGO (2018)
Master Sergeant Christy M. Treasure, United States Air Force, received the Defense Meritorious Service Medal on November 9, 2018. The award was announced by the direction of the Secretary of Defense, under the provisions of Department of Defense. A member of the United States Air Force for 19 years, Christy is presently serving at the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado, working with the cadets on cyber security. The citation was received at Buckley Air Force Base in Aurora, Colorado. MSgt. Treasure is formerly of Malad City, Idaho, the daughter of Steve and Linda Treasure and the granddaughter of Neal and Marie Reeder and Roxie and the late Bob Treasure, all of Malad. The Malad High School football team had five players named to positions on the 2A Fifth District All-Conference team, announced last week. The team is selected by the coaches of the 2A Fifth District. Named to the first team defense is senior linebacker Drayker Shulz. Shulz was also named to the second team offensive team as one of the running backs. Junior wide receiver Trevor Howe also earned first team honors. Second team honors went to senior Dylan Hunt on the Offense as a tight end. Senior Carson Tavoian was named to the second team defense as a defensive end. Also recognized, as an honorable mention was Malad's sophomore quarterback Tom Simpson. The Oneida Soil & Water Conservation District held Conservation Days at Malad Elementary where the Kindergarten and second through fifth grades enjoyed learning about watersheds. The theme for Conservation Days was "Watershed – Our Water, Our Home". In conjunction with Conservation Days and following the above theme, three children were chosen as poster contest winners – first place, Jenetta Jacaway; second place, Tabitha Webster and third place, Adilyn Schow. Winner of the speed contest was Savanna Young.
10 YEARS AGO (2013)
Pictured in The Idaho Enterprise, Royce Jones salutes the flag during the Coast Guard Branch Song during the Veterans’ Day program. Also pictured is Gene Caldwell representing the Army, Russell Wilson representing the Navy, Earl Gillies representing the Air Force and Russell South representing the Marines. The program this year was titled “Let Freedom Sing” with the Malad Elementary 4th grade students. Malad High School Music director Ralph Bennett was named the “5th District Music Director of the Year” at the group concert performed at the conclusion of the music clinic. The clinic was held at Aberdeen High
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School on November 6.
15 YEARS AGO (2008)
The Veterans of Oneida County were honored on Tuesday, November 11, by the Fourth Grade students at Malad Elementary as they presented their annual Veteran’s Day Assembly. Special tributes were given by Frank Madsen for his brother Eric (Rick) Madsen; Julie Bastian for her father, the late Theron Blaisdell; JoDel Harrod for her stepfather, the late Bob Potts and Marsha Schwartz to her father, the late Rex Evans. The Malad High School Chapter of the FFA had 14 students attend the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, Indiana. The group included Elsie Thomas, Stephanie Keller, Karissa Barnes, Shanlynn Briggs, Clint Thomas, Devin Skidmore, Ty Johnson, Paige Daniels, Nathan Eliason, Tallen Boyer, Kelly Daniels, Tasen Jones, Jeremy Jensen and Tyler Ogden. Most New Canyon property owners attending a Monday night meeting with Oneida County Commissioners agreed to participate in the cost of a new road dugway approach to the rural development area. Jacob D. Stokes, son of Lynn and Valorie Stokes of Malad, has joined the 419th Medical Squadron, a part of the Air Force Reserve’s 419th Fighter Wing stationed at Hill Air Force Base (AFB), Utah, as a laboratory technician. Former Malad resident, Cheryl Madson, is the newly elected Assessor for Weber County, in Ogden, Utah. She will take over her duties January 1, 1999. Cheryl is the daughter of Donna Vanderwood and the late Howard Vanderwood. She is married to former resident, Mike Madson, son of the late James and Idonna Madson, of Malad. Steve Stocks is the newest member of the Oneida County Sheriff’s Department, working as a patrol deputy. Pictured in The Idaho Enterprise, Robert Hannah gives a little extra attention to a pig at Malad Elementary on November 6. Mr. Hannah kissed the pig after the students reached their goal of earning 5,000 accelerated reader points so far this year.
35 YEARS AGO (1988)
Veterans’ Day – To most Americans it means little more than a day the mail isn’t delivered. And yet to those who have served – the ones who have put their lives on the line, or maybe even gave their lives – it’s their day. Highlighted in this Veterans Day edition, Dennis Thomas, Vietnam Veteran, Ralph Jones, Con Alder and Dan Williams, World War II Veterans, and Milton Jones, who served in World War I, their experiences live deep in their minds. It’s a day for Veterans to remember, and to be remembered. Pictured in The Idaho Enterprise, Jenny Hawkins gets in the swing of things as she tries to persuade voters to vote for her in carcasses held at
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35 YEARS AGO (1988) JENNY HAWKINS gets in the swing of things as she tries to persuade voters to vote for her in caucuses held at Malad elementary Monday. The student elections, designed to be a learning experience for fifth and sixth graders.
25 YEARS AGO (1998)
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60 YEARS AGO (1963) Calling attention to American Education Week now being observed and stressing that our schools are the concern of every citizen are Robert Waldron, president of the Oneida Education Association; Lauraine Allen, president of the Malad Parent-Teachers' Association, and Donald Vaughan, chairman. of the Oneida School Board.
the Malad Elementary. The student elections, designed to be a learning experience for fifth and sixth graders, were conducted on November 8.
45 YEARS AGO (1978)
Oneida County Commissioners look over tally sheets from the 2nd Precinct Monday following a re-canvass by election workers, which uncovered an error in tabulation in the county clerk’s race. Two votes were added to Joyce Freidenberger’s (D) total, overturning the unofficial win by Rula Thomas (R). Four candidates are expected to file for recount within the next one and one half weeks. Pictured in The Idaho Enterprise, Darin Daniels, sight-impaired Malad Junior High School student completes a science test with the aid of a ‘visual tech’ machine located in the secondary resource room at the Malad School. The video enlarger magnifies print from Darin’s text and work books from 10 to 60 times and projects the image onto the TV-type screen so script can be read more easily. The visual tech was provided by the state organization for the blind and partially sighted at no cost to the school district. When the machine is no longer needed here, it will be transferred for use at another school district. The enlarger is just one of the many special services available through the resource room.
55 YEARS AGO (1968)
With 160 in attendance, Oneida County Veterans of World War I were honored at a Veterans’ Day banquet Monday evening marking the 50th anniversary of the end of WWI. In paying tribute to the WWI veterans, the American Legion presented memorial key chains to Oneida’s ex-servicemen including the following: Lee Morgan, Joe J. Colton, Gene Dalton, LeRoy Davis, Walter Davis, Lee Ekstrom, Sid Folland, Stillman Harris, McKinley Jenkins, Henry T. Jones, Rollie Jones, Thomas V. Jones, Warren Jones, William J. Jones Dalam Kent, Miles Larsen, Sam Lusk, Thomas H. Lloyd, Orson H. Mabey, Wilford Parry, Don L. Peck, J. D. Price, Joel A. Smith, Dan Pete Thomas, Robert L. Thomas, Charles C. Waldron, Edgar Thorpe, George A. Williams, Jack Ezell, Morgan W. Tovey, Lawrence Jones, Caleb O. Nibert, D. P. Jones, Cornelius Jones, William D. Clark, Charles Gardner, Milton T. Jones, Lyle G. Tapper, Daniel E. Thomas, Rollin Showell.
60 YEARS AGO (1963)
The J. N Ireland & Co., Bankers women’s bowling team, consisting of keglers Verna Jones, Jeanne Jenkins, Isabel Jones, Joyce Niefenegger and Ione Jones, placed third in competition at a WIBC sanctioned invitational tourney held at the Tough Guy Lanes in Pocatello during the weekend. Oneida Education Association, supported by the Malad City Council, the Parent-Teachers Association, American Legion and other groups and individuals desiring an efficient educational system, this week called attention to American Education Week which is being observed November 10th to the 16th with the theme “Education Strengthens The Nation”. Winners of the various prizes awarded during the Lions Annual Carnival were the following: Lambs, donated by Jones Sheep Co. and Alder Brothers – Jenkin Palmer and Herman Miller, Jr.; shotgun – Fred Goddard; .22 rifle – Dennis Evans; G. E. mixer – Reba Henrie; clock and wallet – Gordon Griffiths; cedar chest with doll – Clair Davis; four quarters of beef – Thelma Evans, LuRae Jones, William Griff Jenkins, Monte Swenson; turkeys donated by AG Fine Foods, Millstream Grocery, Stan’s IGA and Jack’s IGA Oneida Grocery – Pam Schwartz, Melvin Christoffersen, Rickie Bush and Danny Scott. With a gross of over $1,300, the Lions expect to net between $700 and $800 to apply toward retiring the swimming pool debt.
70 YEARS AGO (1953)
The naming of a new Malad Stake presidency and dedication of the Malad Stake-Third Ward building will highlight activities of the LDS quarterly conference scheduled this weekend. Principal speakers at the sessions this weekend will be Elders Spencer W. Kimball and Adam S. Bennion of the Council of Twelve. Word was received this morning that President Steven L. Richard will also attend the conference. Marion J. Hess, Malad contractor, has been awarded the construction contracts on two dams in Utah. One will be built at Loa, Utah and the other in Escalante. Mr. and Mrs. Dale Evans announce the engagement of their daughter, Marie, to Bill Neal, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jess Neal of Stone. C Y
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MHS Honors Veterans
For the first time in many years, Malad High School held a Veterans’ Day program for all students of both the high school and middle school. Because of a conflict with a ball game in the evening, the program was held in the morning of Thursday, November 9, in the high school gym. Student body President Brynlee Bastian introduced the program, which began with the Malad High School Band playing “The Star-Spangled Banner.” Mr. Michael Corbett, Principal of Malad High School, then gave a short talk about flag etiquette, reminding everyone that they should remain at attention with hands over hearts until the flag in the high school gym has been rolled up. The Malad High School Chorus then performed “A Song for Unsung Heroes.” Brynlee Bastian gave a short talk about why and how to honor veterans, including thanking them for their service and asking them in which branch of the military they served. She then introduced the guest speaker, who was Russell Davies of Pocatello, Idaho. When just 18 years old, Russell joined the United States Army and served in Iran and Afghanistan. He was instrumental in saving the lives of 18 of his men during a fire fight in Afghanistan, for which he was awarded a Purple Heart. Upon returning to Pocatello after being honorably discharged from the Army, Russell told how difficult it was for him to find a purpose in life, and so he made poor choices, including excessive drinking and getting into fights and brawls. Finally, after the suicide of a close friend who had joined the Army at the same time he had, he realized that he had to change his life.
MHS band performed the “Star Spangled Banner”
Speaker Russell Davies discussed his experiences as a combat veteran
He thought about what he had enjoyed before joining the military; he had been involved in extreme sports, especially kayaking. In 2012, he established a nonprofit organization, “PTSD Veteran Athletes,” which organizes training and excursions for veterans to experience extreme outdoor activities, including kayaking, biking, hiking, and skiing. The organization provides the equipment and pays the expenses of veterans to learn how to safely participate in these sports and to travel on four trips per year around the West to experience the exhilaration of the outdoors and the camaraderie of being with a group of people who had had similar military experiences. Russell showed videos of his wartime experiences in the Mideast that had caused his PTSD and of his extreme outdoor sport activities that had saved his life and the lives of so many
The Chorus performed “A Song for Unsung Heroes”
veterans. He hopes to expand his organization to include even more sports and outdoor activities, to travel to more locations, and to include more veterans, whether they are struggling to return to civilian life or not. Russell asked if there were questions, and the Malad students responded with many, indicating their interest in what they had heard. The program concluded with a moving tribute to the U.S.S. Arizona, which
was sunk in Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, and which became the Pearl Harbor National Memorial. While the Malad High School Band performed “Elegy to the U.S.S. Arizona,” a slide show of scenes of the bombing of Pearl Harbor, the sinking of the U.S.S. Arizona, and the Pearl Harbor National Memorial, built above the sunken U.S.S. Arizona, were shown.
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presented a short speaking part on the program. The auditorium was decorated in United States flags, flags of the military branches, banners, and lights with the giant screen on the stage showing photographs of patriotic scenes. The decorations were the work of the 5th grade teachers and Mrs. Smith. The sound system and lights were coordinated by Kim Jeppson and Trina Grote. The Oneida Education Foundation paid some of the costs of the program. Ms. Sarah McIntyre, Principal of Malad Elementary School, welcomed everyone to the program after which members of the American Legion posted the colors. Many members of the American Legion were present at all of the programs. Students and audience members joined in singing “The Star-Spangled Banner,” followed by the students enthusiastically singing all of the military branch songs as an American Legion member who had served in each branch saluted the flag and all veterans of that branch stood during the song. Prior to the program (and as featured in The Idaho Enterprise of November 9), the 5th grade students wrote essays about honoring our veterans. The winners of the contest recited or read their essays during the program. Be-
ginning with 3rd place winner Cassidy Schrenk, followed by 2nd place winner Bryten Bastian and then 1st place winner McCall Clark, the students taught how we should honor those who have served our country. These students and the other finalists (Alyssa Seamons, Annabelle Schandrew, Eva Coleman, Ivy Wright, Karmyn Charles, and Megan Moss) were presented certificates or cash prizes by Ms. McIntyre and Garry White, Commander of the American Legion. All prizes plus a pizza party for all students were provided by the American Legion. A special musical number, “We Honor You,” was sung by Madelyn and Liddia Gonzalez as pictures of patriotic scenes were shown on the screen behind them. A time-honored part of the program featured a slide show of photographs of Oneida County veterans, beginning with those who gave their lives during World War II and the Vietnam War. As music provided a solemn background, the photographs reminded everyone of how young these men and women were when they left Oneida County to serve in the military around the world. The last music number of the program was “Spirit of America” by the 5th grade students as they waved red, white, and blue scarves to commemorate the spirit that still inspires patriotism today. The members of the American Legion then retired the colors.
Malad Gun Club’s
TURKEY SHOOT
The yearly event is a chance for Malad’s elementary students to show their appreciation to those who serve
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FFA attends 96th annual National FFA Convention and Expo
Contributed by Lexie Evans, FFA Advisor FFA members traveled to Indianapolis Indiana to attend the 96th annual National FFA Convention, along with over 63,000 FFA members from around the country. While attending the convention sessions, expo, and shopping mall students were able to meet people from all 50 states, plus Porto Rico and the Virgin Islands. They developed communication and leadership skills by networking and discussing the diversity in agriculture across the states. Members were able to meet with colleges and businesses from all over the country and explore potential career options. Students were given hands-on experiences in many different areas of agriculture through workshops, expo booths, public speaking events, and more. FFA members participated in a service project while at convection. They worked with other members to build scenery toys for local shelters and hospitals. While in Indianapolis, FFA members also visited the National FFA headquarters, hiked 330 stairs inside the Soldier and Sailors monument, and got to take a lap around the track and kiss the brick at the Indy 500 speedway. Later that week we traveled south to Louisville, Kentucky. While in Kentucky we toured the horse track at Churchill Downs and the Kentucky Derby Museum. We learned the process of having trees from forests and crafted them into unique baseball bats for the MLB. We then learned about Caverns and some deep Kentucky history while zip-lining through one of the largest caverns in Louisville. We then traveled south to Nashville, Tennessee where we continued to learn about history. We visited the
The group learned how MLB bats are made in Kentucky
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The 96th annual convention itself was held in Indianapolis
Belle Meade Plantation and Vineyard, this is where we learned about some of the oldest structures and important infrastructure of Nashville. As we walked the grounds of the plantation, we identified many horticulture plants and made connections with production agriculture. While we were there, we visited the Country Music Hall of Fame and toured Studio B. Studio B is where Dolly Parton and Elvis Presley recorded some of their biggest hits. To continue our music tour, we visited Grand Ole Opry. We got a backstage tour and were able to walk across the stage and stand where many music ledges have stood. We learned about the traditions and history of becoming an official member of the Opry. To finish off the trip by visiting the Gaylord Opryland Hotel, where one of the largest indoor botanical gardens is located. Malad FFA is growing and we want to encourage everyone to follow us on social media and keep up with the great things happening in the classroom and
FFA Members took some time to visit the famous Grand Ole Opry while in Nashville
the FFA chapter. Attending the convention and representing Oneida County and Malad were Emma Lloyd, Sabrina Nipko, Whitnee
Waldron, Alivia Waldron, Caleb Roe, Ryelur Jensen, Jaezie Jensen, Tatum Hess, Jenetta Jacaway, Lexie EvansAdvisor, Sarah England- Chaperone.
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Doings
By The Malad High School Journalism Class
The BPA Club visited the KSL News Center.
Veterans join MHS students before the Girls Basketball game.
FFA National Convention Sydnee Sorenson
The FFA national convention this year was held in Indianapolis. A few FFA members went this year including Sabrina Nipco, Cale Carter, Tatum Hess, Jayzee Jensen, Rylure Jensen, Emma Lloyd, Whitnee Waldron, Alivia Waldron, and Caleb Roe. They went to many other activities while there including going to a tour of the grand old opry.
5th District Honor Music By: Paisley Smith and Adi Schow
Last Tuesday, November 7th, a selective number of students from our music program traveled to Marsh Valley for the District Five Honors Music Festival. They were sorted into Choir and Band groups in which they learned new music and got to know new people from other schools in District Five. Our students had previously received the music of three pieces they would perform. The day of the festival, they were combined with all of the schools and practiced all day. A senior member of the band, Curtis Huckaby, said, “My favorite part was the performance. I liked Air For Band because it was pretty. The conductor was a college professor so he was very qualified.” Throughout the day, all of the students learned many new things and met new people. Another senior band member, Addler Garrett, said, “Everyone was a lot more comfortable this year. It was interesting how prepared our band was compared to the other schools. I’m going to miss all of the people when I graduate.” The choir learned three new songs and performed them later that evening. With only one prior practice, the Malad members of the honor choir had some knowledge of the difficulty of the songs. Along with the new songs, the choir was also led by a new conductor from Highland High School. Aubree Palmer stated that, “He was refreshingly enthusiastic…he helped me learn a lot about how conductors lead according to how they want the piece to be
sung.” Adi Schow, another member of the Honor Choir mentioned, “I really liked the unity of everyone. We all loved to sing, and everyone got along.” The concert was attended by many people from multiple schools. Despite only knowing the songs and people for a short amount of time, it went extremely well. Our students learned a lot and had a great time.
Girls Basketball By: Emree Hanks and Kaitlyn Pickett
Malad High School girls basketball started their season off with wins last week. They had their Jamboree on Thursday, November 9. Varsity played Rockland and Grace Lutheran while Junior Varsity played Rockland and American Heritage. Varsity and JV won both of their games. They also played their first game against American Falls on Saturday coming out with another victory, winning 53-39. Veterans got in free and were honored at the start of the game singing the National Anthem with the Malad High School Band accompanying. C-team, JV, and Varsity all won their games. “I think that this year is going to be a lot of fun and we have an opportunity to dominate.” Emree Hanks says. The basketball team has their next game at Firth on Wednesday, November 15. Their next home game is on Saturday, November 18 against Ririe. The C-team plays at 4:30, JV plays at 6:00, and Varsity plays at 7:30. Recently the Rustin Jones family had a home fire. In order to raise funds, Brandon Ward, Mayor Hawkins, Sheriff Arne Jones, Mr. Abrams, Mr. Corbett and Mr. Hannah are all contestants for our Kiss-A-Pig contest.. The person with the largest donation during halftime will Kiss-APig. Come support our Lady Dragons!
Veterans Assembly By: Liv Nelson & Purity Miller
On Thursday, November 9th, 2023 the Malad High School and the Malad Middle School had a Veterans assembly. We started out by singing the National Anthem then the band played a
Sage Grouse Research
By Allison Eliason
For decades, special interest groups against cattle grazing on federal lands have capitalized on the declining population of the greater sage grouse. As sage grouse numbers have steadily dropped, the obvious culprit was quickly assumed to be the cattle that cohabitate with sagebrush on Idaho’s rangelands. Cattle ranchers and other rangeland managers knew these assumptions were false as they experienced first hand the positive relationship cattle and sage grouse had, but without the scientific data to back them up, their anecdotal knowledge held little weight. With greater opposition to rangeland cattle grazing on federal lands, Courtney Conway, Professor of Wildlife Studies at the University of Idaho was determined to find real answers regarding the cohabitation of cattle and sage grouse. Conway, along with C C Y Y
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members of Idaho’s Fish and Game, Bureau of Land Management, range ecologists as well as ranchers, came together to scientifically study on a long term scale, the effects of grazing on sage grouse, beginning in 2012. Conway and his colleagues knew that the findings of their study would be monumental in future litigation and rangeland management. For the ranchers and producers that rely on public land grazing, it could very well end their use if their findings demonstrated a negative impact on sage grouse populations. With so much on the line, they were determined that their study should come away with clear, undisputable conclusions with data to support such conclusions. Over the ten year period of the study, those involved worked to measure sage grouse nesting success, brood success and overall survivability. They also tracked nest site locations, detailed information on the forages and vegetation
song. After the band played the choir sang a song. After that Mr. Corbett talked about the love he has for our Veterans. Then the Malad High School Studentbody President Brynlee Bastian talked about how we can show respect to our Veterans. Following her remarks we got to listen to Russell Davies, he talked about his time surviving in the military withand his company about helping Veterans with Post Tramatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
KSL Field Trip By: Tanna Butler and Lea Dore
Last Wednesday, November eighth, the BPA club had the amazing opportunity to visit the KSL News Center. They had the chance to learn about news broadcasting and the process of production with Chanel five’s employees. From greenscreening to handling news emails, they learn about everything that was relevant to this domain and some of them might have found their path in their future careers. Karlee Palmer, the secretary of BPA, states that,”I loved seeing the behind the scenes of live news, and seeing them transition from live to off camera”. Moreover, our favorite french exchange student had the chance to try our best fast food, ChickFil-A, she gave it a ten out of ten.
Winter Sports Meeting By: Cally Coleman
The winter sports meeting was held Wednesday, November, 8th at 6:15. Parents attended this meeting in the Malad High School commons. Boys Basketball will have their first jamboree with Raft River and Rockland Novemebr 21st. Wrestling will have their first tournament in American Falls Decemeber 1st. If you would like to donate to the wrestling or basketball teams, please contact a member of their team. Wishing the athletes luck and the ability to work hard and succeed.
Cross Country By: Cally Coleman
Our teammate, Jenna, shared this quote with us before we ran state. “The race always hurts, expect it to hurt. You don’t train so it doesn’t hurt. You train so you can tolerate it.” - Fitnesschat.com Congratulations Malad Cross Country team at State in Pocatello! Your hard work has paid off. Coach Talbot said” I am so proud of our teams! All the hard work and summer miles paid off! Bringing home two trophies was pretty awesome. Many athletes were able to set team and individual goals ultimately qualifying for state. I think pushing and encouraging athletes to try
as well as how the rangeland changed as it was grazed. The hens were also tracked and monitored over the years with collars to observe their patterns and habits, and weighed to track their health. After a decade of collecting data, it was finally time to sift through the numbers and information to see what conclusions could be drawn. In truth, the findings weren’t all too surprising as it finally supported what the boots on the ground had been saying all alongcattle do not cause a threat to the survivability of sage grouse when they cohabitate on Idaho’s rangeland. In fact, the study pointed out how cattle actually make the lands a healthier habitat for the birds. Arthropods that live in the sagebrush ecosystem are the stable diet of sage grouse. Through their research, Conway and his colleagues found that in the rangelands that cattle were turned out on were greater and more diverse
their best while fighting through injuries and finding a desire to still work hard is the key.” We had three athletes medal which were Cally Coleman in 6th place, Brooke Issacson in 13th, and Brycen Talbot in 12th. The women’s team placed 3rd as a team bringing home a trophy. The athletes included Cally Coleman in 6th place with a time of 20:03 (SR) , Brooke Issacson in 13th place with a time of 20:47, Brynlee Bastian with a time of 22:03 (SR) , Hadlee Summers with a time of 22:30, KayLee Nalder with a time of 22:55 (SR) , Jenna Talbot with a time of 23:32 (PR), and Oaklie Hebdon with a time of 23:39. The men’s team placed 4th as a team bringing home a trophy also. The athletes included Brycen Talbot in 12th place with a time of 17:33, Boston Burbidge with a time of 18:02 (PR), Braun Nalder with a time of 18:03, Levi Angell with a time of 18:05, Porter Allen with a time of 18:28, Colt Coleman with a time of 18:54 and Brex Martinsen with a time of 20:08. It’s been 21 years since both teams have qualified for state, a huge accomplishment. We are sad to let go of six senior runners. We are grateful for the experiences and fun memories we had together this season with our running family! We thank our coaches Tylee Skinner and Tia Talbot for their dedication and hard work and the parents and grandparents for always supporting us! Until next year…..
Boys Basketball By: Brynlee Bastian
Boys basketball season is upon us! The boys' basketball team had tryouts on Friday, November 13th, and Saturday the 14th. The coaches this season are Zach Beutler head coach, Clint Bastian varsity assistant coach, Zack Jeppsen JV coach, and Jordan Beutler C-team coach. The team had 22 boys try out this year and they all made it. The C-team includes Boston Burbidge, Ky Willie, Braun Nalder, Easton Green, Brayzen Gibbs, Brex Martisen, Dawsyn Peterson, Ethan Horsely, Joe Kimberling, Carter Daniels, Kayson Neal, and Hudson Daniels. The JV team includes Ruger Smith, Justin Tone, Holdan Tubbs, Boston Burbidge, Brayzen Gibbs, Easton Green, Ky Willie, Dawsyn Peterson, and Brex Martisen. Our varsity team players are Timmy Jensen, Ben Peterson, Braylen Tripp, Ryan Hubbard, Baylor Bean, Zach Richarson, Ruger Smith, Justin Toone, Carter Carey, and Holdan Tubbs. The boys' basketball team has their first jamboree on November 21st in Malad. Go Dragons!
populations of the very arthropods sage grouse fed on. This played an especially important role for young birds as it helped them have a good diet as they were continuing to mature. The data demonstrated that cattle did not disturb the nests, as many had assumed, by tromping on the eggs. Their presence played a part in keeping other predators from finding or gaining access to nests as easily if cattle were not there. These findings might not be new for ranchers or friends of the agriculture industry but it is certainly a win for them. Having data to prove the experiences they are seeing between their cattle and the native sage grouse will give them vital leverage they need to help keep cattle on the range. Information regarding Professor Conway’s research can be found at https:// www.uidaho.edu/news/news-articles/ news-releases/2023/102423-sagegrouse. C C Y Y
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Girls Basketball season starts Starting off their season in a big way, the Lady Dragons played their home opener on Saturday, November 11 as they hosted the 3A American Falls Beavers. At the end of the night, all three teams came out on top, sweeping the Beavers and demonstrating what a ride it will be to follow along the MHS Lady Dragons play. As it was Veterans Day, the night began honoring all of the brave men and women who have, and still do, valiantly served this country. The players, coaches, and fans had the honor to watch as the American Legion Post #65 of Malad took the floor with the Dragonettes and MHS Cheer team as the flag was presented for the National Anthem, played by the MHS Pep Band. The game got underway with the Beavers winning the tipoff and making their way to their basket to fire off a quick shot. After the rebound by Brynnlee Jones, Izzy Haycock brought the ball down the court to find Oakley Hebdon open in the corner, who put it up for three to get the first points on the board for the Lady Dragons. On their next trip down the court, the Beavers answered in kind, hitting a three pointer of their own, telling Malad that this game was going to be a fight. American Falls set up in a quick full court press after their made basket but the Lady Dragons were prepared and easily moved the ball passed half court where Hallie Horsley caught the ball only to connect down under the hoop with Olivia Nelson for a layup. The Lady Dragons kept working as they moved up and down the court, making steals and converting them to points. Hebdon could hardly be shut down from the field as continued to put up shots and sink them for Malad. Part way through the first quarter, Haycock brought the ball down, driving into the key and forcing the defense to pick her up, leaving Hebdon open on the wing. Connecting with a quick pass, Haycock sent the ball out to Hebdon who put it in for another three pointer. The Malad offense wasn’t the only thing the Lady Dragons had going for them as the clock wound down. Their gritty defense put up quite a challenge for the Beavers. On a long defensive rebound, it looked like American Falls had a wide open court for a fast break. Jones burned down the court to not only stop the ball but swat it from the AF player. Mikell Keetch was hot on her heels, diving for the loose ball and ending up on the bottom of the pile up. The Lady Dragons were determined to protect their basket at all costs. The buzzer finally rang to close out the first quarter with Malad up 20-12. American Falls was quick to make adjustments
as they stepped out on the court to begin the second quarter. They tightened up their full court press, making it difficult for the Lady Dragons to move the ball down the floor. They began hitting the rebounds hard and then turning to look for the quick outlet pass down the sideline. Offensively they spread out their shooters around the perimeter to hit some big shots from the outside. Their changes were effective and before long, they had narrowed the gap on the scoreboard and tied it at 22 points. Determined to reclaim their lead, Malad closed up their defense to minimize shots from the outside and totally deny passes to the inside. Offensively, they began passing the ball down to the posts as AF had closed up the wings. Both strategies brought them back on top to regain the lead to end the first half 27-24. Making some crucial adjustments at the half time, the Lady Dragons came out with great energy and intensity. Hebdon once again found a connection with the hoop, putting up Malad’s next seven points to make their lead 34-24. While Hebdon was the one putting the final touch on the ball, it was nothing short of a team effort to put some distance between them and American Falls on the scoreboard. As a team, the Lady Dragons held together a tight defense, forcing turnovers and taking steals. Hebdon led the team with 3 steals with Nelson and Kiley Miller adding two more each. The team executed their offense at a high level, patiently waiting and then working the ball around with sure passes. Leading out on assists for the night was Haycock with 7. The Lady Dragons showed up big when it came time to hit the board, totally up 51 as a team, led by Nelson with 15 and Horsley with 12. Malad outrebounded American Falls by nearly two times, grabbing 51 rebounds to their 26. The Lady Dragons closed out the final two minutes of the quarter with their full court press, creating havoc and chaos to clearly dominate the court and put the momentum in their favor. The Beavers reacted with rushed passes that Malad was able to anticipate, steal and convert to more points on the board. As the third quarter zeroed at, the Lady Dragons spread their lead to 45-32. Despite having control of the game, Malad knew the game was far from over. They came out ready to finish it as they stepped on to the court in the fourth quarter. With three quarters behind them, they came out with confidence that could be seen in their shots, passes and defense. Over the last eight minutes they had minimal turnovers and a more controlled play. Try as they might, the Beavers never could find an opening to swing things in their
Oaklie Hebdon and Izzy Haycock work to bring the ball down the court against American Falls’ full court press.
Malad vs. American Falls Saturday, November 11, 2023
1 2 3 4 T American Falls 12 12 8 7 39 Malad 20 10 15 8 53 # Player Points Rebounds Assists Steals Block 1 Kieley Miller 0 1 0 2 0 2 Oaklie Hebdon 15 2 1 3 0 3 Scarlett Hawkes 2 4 1 1 0 4 Teagan Daniels 0 1 0 0 0 5 Bynnlee Jones 5 5 1 0 1 10 Izzy Haycock 7 8 7 1 0 1 Mikell Keetch 5 1 1 0 0 13 Hallie Horsley 11 12 1 0 0 24 Olivia Nelson 8 15 1 2 6 TEAM TOTALS 53 51 12 10 7
favor as the game wound down, ultimately falling to the Lady Dragons 53-39. Coach Jones couldn’t have been more pleased with the outcome of their opening game as they chalked up their first win for the season. Talking about the game he shared, “We came out so strong in the first quarter but things got shaky in the second. Over halftime we talked about how we had to adapt, both on offense and defense. Then they came out and did it. We are proud of how hard they worked and proved that they are going to be fierce this season.” The Lady Dragons will hit the road for their second game of the season as they play against the Firth Cougars on Wednesday, November 15 followed by a matchup against Ririe at home on Saturday, November 18.
MHS Basketball Preview After having a few weeks off, the Malad Dragons athletics are back on the schedule. The winter sports schedule came sweeping in on the heels of the fall sports season, packing the gyms day in and day out as the teams work to train for their long awaited schedule. The Lady Dragons were first to hit the gym, beginning their tryouts and practices on October 30. With 20 players out for the 2023-2024 season, they dress three full teams with talent, hustle and determination at every level. The underclassmen are represented well with eight freshmen and nine sophomores. The team also includes one junior and two seniors. After just barely missing out on a bid to the state tournament last season, the Lady Dragons are determined to not only make an appearance this year, but to be a fierce competitor as they fight to claim the top spot. Each day they step on the court to practice with a purpose to grow and improve. “Someone is winning state today,”
Head Coach Trevor Jones and his staff remind them. “It isn’t just one game at the end of the season that sets a team apart or even a series of games, but it is every day that a team works to be state champions.” It didn’t take long for things to begin clicking for the Lady Dragons as they stepped back onto the court, largely due to the time and dedication both coaches and players put in during the off-season months. The team kicked off their season with energy, high spirits and high hopes to measure up with their high expectations. Working up to their opening game, the Lady Dragons hosted their annual jamboree, inviting teams from Rockland, Grace Lutheran, and American Heritage Charter schools on Thursday, November 9. Both Varsity and JV ended the night with two wins as they dominated the court. They continued their successful start as they swept American Falls in their season opening game on Saturday, November 11.
Christmas Coloring Contest Underway!
Copies of the Christmas Coloring Book were recently distributed. Additional copies can be picked up at the Enterprise office and at Thomas Market. Entries are due at local sponsors by the end of the business day November 27.
The MHS men’s basketball team is finally up and running full swing after conducting their 2023-2024 tryouts. Dragon basketball will dress out three teams this year after an exciting turnout of 22 players. They will consist of five seniors, one junior, five sophomores and eleven freshmen. The team looks to host their annual jamboree November 21 for their Varsity and JV teams against Rockland and Raft River, two very talented teams. Wednesday, November 29, the Dragons will have their season opener at home as they take on the Ririe Bulldogs, the reigning 6th district champs. Looking ahead at the season, Coach Zack Beutler says, “They boys love the game of basketball and have made sacrifices and placed a huge effort scrambling to put time in the gym during the off-season. We have a stout schedule with no given games. After Ririe we play at Firth. They are coached by Scott Adams, the best 2A Idaho coach in the history of the state
with more state titles than any other coach at the 2A level. We wrap up the week with a home game on Saturday against Grace which is another strong program coming off a district title last season as well. “Needless to say, we will be jumping into the deep end from week one and playing there all season. But we wouldn’t want it any other way!” Coach Beutler is assisted by Clint Bastian, Zack Jeppson, and Jordan Beutler. As they begin into their 2023-2024 season, they want to give a shout out to all the patrons in the community that have and continue to support the Dragon Basketball program at every level. “It takes coaches, admins, parents and kids to make it all possible!” With too many weeks off, it’s time for Malad Dragons fans to fill the gyms once again. Malad’s finest athletes are ready to play and leave it all out on the floor as they take on the winter 2023-2024 season.
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nouncing his retirement for the VSO position at the end of the year. Bob Stokes has been elected by the Legion to replace Gene in the position. Under Idaho Code, the counties provide funds, a computer, and potentially an office for the position. Stokes suggested that all he really needed was a Wi-Fi connection. It was suggested that he could be allowed access to the courthouse building for connection. Stokes was approved to fill the position.
that each department should compare their records with the guidelines as established by the Idaho Association of Counties in order to determine if any additional document types needed to be accounted for in order to establish a destruction schedule.
Animal damage control
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A letter was received from the Idaho Control Board concerning funds for controlling pests and predators throughout the county. The cost of the service has been increased from $2,000 to $2,500. The increase was announced after the county’s budget had already been set, so the commission agreed to draft a letter explaining that they would hold to the already committed $2,000.
VSO retirement; replacement
The commission received a letter from Gene Caldwell officially an-
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November’s next meeting on the 27th will begin at 1:00 p.m., rather than 9:00 a.m.
Report from Probation
The number of juveniles in probation was reported to be down from previous years. Gabe Jimenez relayed that he felt the diversion program was responsible for the decrease. The commission moved to approve the report from the probation department. C Y
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