The Idaho Enterprise | December 14, 2023

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Sherrie Wise, Bryan Scott, and Shelly Williams get ready for the chaos of the coloring contest prize drawings.

Merchant Christmas Coloring Contest The annual merchant coloring contest and Christmas party sponsored by the Enterprise and many Oneida County merchants and organizations took place last Thursday evening at the Event Center. Nearly 300 kids entered the coloring contest this year, and the majority of them and their families filled the Event Center to capacity for a chance to win Christmas prizes, have some food with friends and family, and visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus. The coloring contest took place over the last several weeks. Over 30 local merchants were represented by unique coloring pages in the yearly coloring book. After they were completed, kids turned them in to the merchants, who determined their winners. Some went with everyone who entered (a huge number!), some announced a number of winners among the different ages, and others selected only a few that they saw as the very best. Everyone who completed an entry was entered into the full drawing for prizes, and everyone went home with something! Groups of entrants were announced with an

Jayde Evans tells Santa and Mrs. Claus about her Christmas wish list.

order determined by a random number generator, and were able to select a prize from the table devoted to their age group. The winners were entered into a drawing for the large prizes. Everyone was included in the drawing for the Nintendo Switch. Pictures of the winners at the merchants’ busi-

nesses will be featured in next week’s edition. Food was provided by employees of the Drive-In and volunteers in the form of hotdogs and walking tacos. Craft tables were set with a variety of ornament decorating options. Santa himself rode in on the

Interfaith Council Celebrates the Season at Sing a Long Over 300 people from all around Malad Valley joined in celebrating the Christmas season in the first Concert and Sing-Along sponsored by the Malad Interfaith Council. “The Sounds of Christmas” was held on Sunday, December 10, 2023, at the Malad 2 nd /4 th /5 th Ward Building under the direction of Dustin Smith of the Malad Stake High Council with Lorna Hess as the music coordinator. Dustin noted that this event, which will hopefully become an annual tradition, was the inspiration of President David Jensen of the Malad Stake of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints and organized by the community Interfaith Council. In the opening prayer, Toni Werk of the Malad Presbyterian Church paid homage to Advent as she prayed for hope, peace, love, and joy for our community. The concert began with Travis Huckaby and sons Curtis and Seth performing “Little Drummer Boy” with Travis on guitar and Curtis on the box drum. Carrisa Hess sang a lesser known version of “O Holy Night,” accompanied by Lorna Hess. Brinn Bagley on violin and Eric Chipman on guitar performed “The Cherry Tree Carol.” Taylor Smith demonstrated his piano skills with two solos: “What Child Is This?” and “Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring.” The Teeples family (David, Elyzabeth, Loralee, Hayes, Maryam, Bentley, and Dot) sang “All Praise to Thee,” accompanied by Chalae. Lindi Young

firetruck after the prizes were given out to allow those who wanted to the chance to inform him of their Christmas lists. Kelly Neal designed and coordinated Santa’s backdrop. Almost 300 kids received prizes from the contest, which were ordered randomly in order to be as fair as possible. Among the winning entries, the large prizes were offered in the order the names were drawn. Those who were drawn were given their choice of top prizes: Olivia Shandrew won both a drone, as well as the Switch provided by the Dude Ranch (everyone who had already won prizes was re-entered for the Switch drawing). Leif Ashby selected a TV; Rhyatt Nimer chose a strider bike; Cherysh Brees chose a TV; Makayla Crowther selected a scooter; Rylan Price went with a TV; Rickell Call decided on a bike; Trinity Hodgkin went with a scooter; Ruxin Smith chose the other drone; Hazel Hollingsworth selected a giant Mickey doll; Kymber Maughan chose a tricycle; and Gracelin MoniCOLORING CONTEST On Page 3

NEWS IN BRIEF Positive findings in glacial melting study

A new report from climate scientists revealed an interesting weather phenomenon that they believe may be helping slow global climate change effects. Apparently, when warm temperatures hit the ice masses at altitude, it creates a situation where cold winds blow down the slopes. This dynamic, which was recently reported in the journal Nature Geoscience, leads to cooler temperatures down the mountain’s slope. The result is a self-cooling effect that seems to slow the effects of glacial melting.

Former BYU-I student sentenced for video recording roommates

The Interfaith Sing a Long brought in a large crowd to enjoy Christmas music.

then played a saxophone solo, “Hallelujah,” accompanied by her mother Shantel. The second half of the program began with sisters Emily Christiansen and Carrie Jensen singing the wistful “I’ll Be Home for Christmas,” accompanied by Christine Smith. Andy Nielsen then sang “Forever,” accompanied by Taylor Smith. Having a rare opportunity to show his trumpet ability, Foster Garrett performed “Gesu Bambino,” accompanied by Lorna Hess. Ne’Cole Tracy and daughters McKenna Brassfield and Natalie and Tabitha Webster sang “Hallelujah”

with McKenna at the piano. Accompanying himself on the guitar, Brian Jeppsen sang “Joseph (I Was Not His Father).” Concluding the concert, the Malad High School Chamber Choir performed “Mary, Did You Know?”, directed by Foster Garrett and accompanied by Lorna Hess. The program ended with a Christmas Message for the Community by Stake President David Jensen. President Jensen complimented all of the SING A LONG On Page 3

INSIDE THE ENTERPRISE School Christmas Concert...............Pg.3-4 Puzzles.............................................................Pg.10 Looking Back........................................Pg.8 Parade of Homes..................................................Pg.11 Coloring Contest Winners....................Pg.9 Sports......................................................................Pg.12

Tyler George Morgan was sentenced to two to four years in prison by district judge Steven Boyce in Rexburg. Morgan was convicted of using a camera disguised as a wall charger to record videos of his roommate in states of undress. Morgan pleaded guilty to two counts of “video voyeurism” for the recordings, but will not be charged for any additional videos found on his devices unless there is evidence they were disseminated or involve minors.

Inflation continues slow, steady decline

The most recent Consumer Price Index, which tracks the average cost of key consumer purchases, showed a decrease in inflationary pressures throughout the economy. The inflation rate was reported at 3.1%, which reflects a continuing trend of gradual reductions in inflation. Inflation is still a major drag on the current economy, affecting all areas from consumer sales to home buying and interest rates on large purchases. While gradually going down, experts predict the decrease will continue to be very gradual in the medium term.

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MHS and MMS Christmas Concert Holiday music from around the world was heard in the Malad High School Gym on Wednesday, December 6, 2023, as the Malad Middle School and High School bands and choirs performed their winter concerts before capacity audiences. Foster Garrett is the music director, and Lorna Hess is the choir accompanist. The Middle School concert began with the 6th Grade Choir singing the popular “I Want A Hippopotamus for Christmas” and then an Italian song about “Dominick the Donkey.” The 7th Grade Choir sang “A Christmas Canon” and the amusing “Little Jack Frost (Get Lost).” Although most of the 32 members of the Beginner Band had learned the rudiments of reading music and playing simple instruments in elementary school, they had never played complex band instruments before school started, so their renditions of “Jingle Bells” and “Christmas Fun” were impressive. The 35-member Intermediate Band, comprised of 7th and 8th graders, performed a medley of European songs based on “Good King Wenceslas,” followed by “The Joyful Bell of Christmas.” The concert ended with a rousing “Santa the Barbarian,” narrated by Brayden Eliason and featuring the percussion section. After a brief intermission, the High School concert began with the 31-member Concert Band performing “Brazilian Sleigh Bells” followed by a musical arrangement of Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol,” narrated by Aubrey Palmer. The band concluded with “Christmas Eve/Sarajevo 12/24.” A special performance by a 10-member percussion ensemble was

directed by Malad High School Senior Conner Worrell. As his Senior Project, Conner had organized ten band members, only two of whom were percussionists, to play a number at the concert. Ten different percussion instruments were featured in this piece that showed Conner’s talents as a music director. The Malad High School Concert Choir started with the French carol “Masters in This Hall” followed by “It’s So Still in Bethlehem.” Conner Worrell and Adilyn Schow accompanied “Jamaican Noel” on percussion. The Concert Choir ended with “Under Winter Moon.” Adylin Schow played bell and cello parts on an electric piano as part of the accompaniment for the Choir. The “Holiday Around the World” Concert concluded with the Malad High School Chamber Choir performing “Once Upon a December” and “Glow.” Adilyn Schow was the soloist on “Tidings of Comfort and Joy.” The evening ended with the Chamber Choir performing a beautiful arrangement of “Mary, Did You Know?” as the perfect way to bring in the Christmas season. This evening provided an opportunity for concert goers to support the music programs at Malad Middle and High Schools through a silent auction. Approximately 30 lucky attendees outbid others to win gift baskets, coupons, and other donated items. Mr. Garrett appreciated the large crowds for the concerts, saying, “The community was very generous with the donations for the silent auction. We, as a group, are very thankful for the support shown by family, friends, and community to us the night of the concert.”

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The 7th Grade Choir sang "A Christmas Canon" and "Little Jack Frost".

The Chamber Choir performed "Once Upon a December" and "Glow".

The 6th grade Choir performed several favorites, including "I Want a Hippopotamus For Christmas". The Concert Choir sang "Masters in This Hall" and "It's So Still Bethlemhem".

The Intermediate Band performed "Santa the Barbarian," narrated by Brayden Eliason.

Beginner Band played "Jingle Bells" and "Christmas Fun".

The Percussion Ensemble was directed and assembled by Conner Worrell as a senior project.

The Concert Band performed "Brazilian Sleigh Bells" and "A Christmas Carol".

"Bring us Joy" Malad Valley Community Chorus Presents The 22nd Annual Concert

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President David Jensen presented the Christmas message.

The Teeples family sang "All Praise to Thee".

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performers, stating that some of the greatest sermons are from the hymns, especially the Christmas carols that unite us all. He said that Christmas is all around us but should also be inside us. Noting how the commercial side of Christmas starts earlier and earlier every year, he said that maybe the 12 days of Christmas should become the 12 weeks of Christmas or even the 12 months of Christmas. As a unified community, we should invite Christ into our lives all year long because all of us can be innkeepers, watching for and serving Christ. At the conclusion of President Jensen’s remarks, Larry Thomas of the Malad Stake High Council offered the closing prayer. During the evening, the audience enthusiastically sang three wellknown Christmas carols: “Away in a Manger,” “Joy to the World,” and “Silent Night” with Carla Williams as the organist and Kathryn Fossum as the chorister. Refreshments were served in the beautifully decorated cultural hall. Sharee Blaisdell and Shanlynn Nimer organized the refreshments, and Chris Jensen and Sharee Blaisdell decorated the cultural hall. Decorations in the chapel were provided by Terra Ward and Jeni Sperry. Programs were designed by Steve Daniels. Tyrell Neal provided the computer camera coverage so that people could watch the program from home with an online link.

The Huckaby family performed "Little Drummer Boy". Foster Garrett enjoyed a rare chance to play, rather than direct.

Pianist Taylor Smith played a pair of piano solos.

Emily Christiansen and Carrie Jensen sang "I'll Be Home For Christmas," accompanied by Christine Smith.

Great Year for Idaho Ag Producers By Allison Eliason

As the year is wrapping and Idaho producers are tallying up the final counts on their harvest, they are finding that there is a lot to be proud of and thankful for. What started out as a challenging year with a tedious, long lasting winter, has turned into a profitable year for producers in various industries. It likely comes as no surprise that Idaho continues to lead the nation as the number one producer of potatoes. An estimated 13% more acres were planted with potatoes for the 2023 season. This, combined with the warm summer weather, led to a high quality and quantity of potatoes harvested this year. All totalled, Idaho farmers brought in 4.34 billion pounds of potatoes. In addition to being the top producer of potatoes, Idaho producers are also leading in barley production. Spring planting put in 570,000 acres of barley in, an increase of 10,000 acres from 2022. Across the state, barley production totaled 60.5 million bushels, up 1 percent from last year, with yield estimated at 112 bushels per acre. Idaho farmers led in alfalfa hay production after nearly two years of extremely high demand and high prices. Farmers put in an additional 30,000 acres of alfalfa, up 5% from the previous year. Across the state, producers average 4.4 tons per acre of alfalfa, a slight increase over 2022. Coming in as the number two producer in the US, Idaho is a vital conC Y

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tributor of sugar beets, hops, and peppermint. Idaho provides 20% of total US yields with 850+ sugar beet farmers planting about 175,000 acres and harvesting more than six million tons each year. With steady sugar demand and other worldwide producers struggling to meet those demands, there is a promising future for Idaho’s sugar beet farmers. Idaho hops producers had a successful year despite stringing 5% fewer acres in hops this spring, dropping down due to the abundance of hops in the previous few years. Idaho’s drier climate is ideal for quality mint growth, allowing an average production of 1.8 million pounds of mint oil produced annually, lending to their number two producer placing. While Idaho is the greatest contributor of potatoes, barley and alfalfa,

its greatest cash producer is dairy. In 2023, dairy producers generated $10.7 billion of revenue from an annual 13 billion pounds of milk. Not only is Idaho the third largest producer of milk, but Idaho is also the third largest producer of cheese, processing over 800 million pounds of cheese in varieties including cheddar, colby jack, mozzarella, and Italian style cheeses, cream cheese, cottage cheese, and pasteurized processed cheese. Idaho farmers also grow sustainable crops of onions, peas, spring wheat and lentils, coming in at the fourth largest producer in the US for each of these crops. Producers across the state were concerned that with the late winter and late planting, the growing season for onions would be too short, leading many to reconsider planting an onion crop for 2023. Fortunately,

the summer and early fall weather was in favor for onion growth and farmers found high quality produce in their fields at harvest time, even despite the delayed harvest. Idaho farmers planted 410,000 acres of spring wheat in 2023, an increase of 30,000 acres over the previous year. Come harvest time, they were able to bring in 395,000 acres which was up 35,000 acres from 2022. They continued to see a harvest boom over 2023 as they totaled 32.4 million bushels of spring wheat, up 11 percent from last year. Cattle continues to boom in Idaho and while it might not have been one of the top ten beef producing states this year, is still comes in at an impressive #13. The beef industry is Idaho’s second largest agricultural commodity in terms of revenues, bringing in $1.9 after a year of high market prices. Idaho might not be the biggest state but the 24,400 farmers and ranchers do impressive work to produce such high yields on the 11.8 million acres of farmland they tend to each year. Their hard work not only allows their operations to thrive, but helps drive Idaho’s economy and plays a crucial part in helping feed families across the state, throughout the nation and around the world. Before we turn the page on the calendar to begin a new year in the fields, let’s give a well deserved thank you to the men, women, farmers, ranchers, and families that keep Idaho’s agriculture alive and prospering.

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OBITUARY

Golden Kenneth Ward

November 27, 1982 - December 5, 2023 Golden Kenneth Ward, 41, passed away on Tuesday, December 5, 2023, at Henderson Hospital as the result of complications related to Myotonic Muscular Dystrophy. He went throughout his life known as Kenny by those who loved him. Kenny was born November 27, 1982, in Malad, Idaho, the son of Kenneth William and Tracy Jean Budge Ward. He was raised on the family farm where he worked close with his brothers and Dad and learned the value of hard work. Kenny was very active in his youth and was very competitive in nature. He had a love for all sports, especially basketball where he went on to play at Blue Mountain Community College in Pendleton, Oregon. Kenny excelled throughout his education. He graduated from Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah with a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering. He later dedicated his education and efforts to earn his Professional Engineering license in 2012. Kenny married Avis Danielle White in 2006. To that union was born, Kason Kenneth Ward (16). Kenny and Danielle later divorced, but continued to love and support their son together. Kenny and Kason had a special bond. They shared the love of basketball, good music, and Kenny was sure to teach Kason his signature dance moves. In 2010, Kenny found the love of his life, Emily Brooke Fairchild and they were married and sealed for eternity in the Salt Lake City Temple. They worked hard to grow their family. Through many prayers and the help of others, Kenny and Emily were blessed with two successful pregnancies through IVF. Their son, Easton Wayne (8), and twin daughters (6) Olivia Brooke, and Addison Lyn. Kenny’s family was his entire world. He constantly sacrificed and worked through his trials to provide for his family and ensure that all of their needs were met. Kenny and Emily made it a priority to create memories with their children that will be cherished forever. Kenny’s outgoing personality had a way of making everyone feel comfortable and he easily made friends everywhere he went. He deeply cared for others. Kenny was always the life of the party, drawing in a crowd with his signature dance moves. He was fearless and never shyed away from the spotlight. Kenny and Emily made their home in Henderson. Kenny worked for Horrocks Engineers for 10 years as the Sub Utility Engineer manager. He loved his coworkers

Kenny was a great friend. He was smart and athletic. I am going to miss Kenny’s sense of humor and love for life. Trent Buehler My favorite Kenny story: We were at a party at Chase Beecher's house and there was a girl at the party who wasn't from Malad. She and I were sitting next to each other. Kenny had his arm around her and went to grab her hand and grabbed my hand instead. It was so funny! A good story I will never forget. Kenny was always outgoing and fun to hang out with. He was also one of the best athletes in our class. His bright smile will surely be missed! Lacey Clark C Y

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SHERIFF'S DISPATCH Following are recent calls received by dispatchers at the Oneida County Sheriff’s Office. During the week of 12/03 to 12/09, the Sheriff’s Office investigated 37 new cases. During this time, the Oneida County Sheriff’s Office dispatchers received and an unknown number of total calls. This report includes only new investigations and does not include regular investigations, civil services, and the other responsibilities of the Sheriff’s Office.

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and was always concerned about their well-being. While Kenny and Emily lived far from their families, they created a large family of friends. He loved their friends dearly and looked forward to frequent get-togethers and vacations. He was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Kenny served in multiple callings and especially loved his time serving with the young men. Kenny had a testimony of the truthfulness of the Gospel of Jesus Christ and eternal families. He is survived by his wife Emily and 4 children. Kason Ward of Prosper, Texas, Easton, Olivia and Addison Ward of Henderson, Nevada. His Grandfather, Lowell J. Budge. Parents, Kenneth and Tracy Ward. Brothers, Kenneth Brandon (Terra) Ward, William Jedd (Mandi ) Ward, Joshua Blake (Alexis) Ward, Trevor Mark (Kasey) Ward, and Derek Jason (Jordan) Ward and a sister Jessica Ann (Bryson) Wolfe. Father and Mother-in-law Wayne Kent and Bonnie Lynn Fairchild. Brothers-in-law, Scott Alan (Vicki) Fairchild, Michael Jay (Jill) Fairchild, James Bryan (Justine) Fairchild, David Ross (Robyn) Fairchild, and Mark Douglas (Becky) Fairchild and sister-in-law Kristina Lyn (James) Rodgerson. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews that loved him dearly. Kenny was preceded in death by his grandparents, Deanna Kay Price Budge, Golden Clifford and Emma Louise Spencer Ward. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, December 16, 2023 at 12 P.M. Friends may visit with the family at the Malad Stake Center, 1250 N. 1100 W., on Friday December 15 from 7:00-9:00 P.M. and Saturday, December 16 from 10:30 A.M. to 11:30 A.M. Burial will follow at the Malad City Cemetery.

REMEMBERING KENNY

Kenny was a part of so many of my childhood memories. Night games, dances, toilet papering wars, competing academically and in sports (I think by 7th grade us girls had to admit we could no longer keep up with the boys). He was always up for a good time! What I remember most about Kenny though was his kindness, I can’t remember an unkind thing he ever said or did. Love and prayers to his family. Lynsey Firth Dorsey

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I would not say that Kenny Ward and I were best friends but we were both athletes and as such spent a fair amount of time together. I always enjoyed talking to Kenny. When I think of Kenny, I always picture him with Clayton and Dusty. These three always seemed to be having a good time. I am saddened to see him go so early, my heart and prayers go out to his family and friends. Bryan Scott Kenny was a special guy. It didnt matter what he was doing - Sports, Mr. MHS, History Fair, Science Projects, Media Projects - he was great at everything he tried, but he wasn't arrogant about it. He was the center of the room but was inclusive and open at the same time. He was responsible for and apart of so many fun memories I have. I always knew he would go on to do great things, make his mark, and influence others in a positive way - and based on what I've followed over the years, thats exactly what he did. Jason Corbridge

• 03:06 Traffic Hazard. Object blocking lane Hwy 38 • 09:55 Medical Emergency • 11:42 Animal Call. Cows on roadway • 12:47 Medical Emergency • 14:45 Alarm Reported • 15:42 911 Call. Situation Unknown • 18:47 911 Call. Situation Unknown

Monday, December 4, 2023

• 09:39 Slide-off Reported. Mile marker 13 • 12:54 Welfare Check • 15:49 Civil Call • 15:51 Civil Call • 17:50 Gas Drive-off. Central Service • 18:10 Medical Emergency

Tuesday, December 5, 2023 • 08:21 Welfare Check • 14:36 Welfare Check • 17:50 Traffic Accident • 18:51 Disturbance Reported • 20:52 Animal Call • 22:29 Traffic Hazard

• 23:56 Alarm Reported

Wednesday, December 6, 2023

• 02:56 Unattended Death Reported • 11:26 Animal Call. Cow on roadway • 13:17 Criminal Homicide • 17:18 Animal Call. Cow in yard • 20:29 Ambulance Call • 22:20 Suspicious Person Reported • 23:24 Hit and Run Reported

Thursday, December 7, 2023

• 06:54 Slide-off Reported • 10:44 Unattended Death Reported • 12:59 Medical Emergency • 20:54 Suspicious Circumstance Reported

Friday, December 8, 2023

• 04:10 Traffic Accident. Cow struck by vehicle • 07:06 Prisoner Transfer out of county • 14:22 VIN Inspection • 17:54 Traffic Accident. Deer in roadway. No injuries • 22:53 Agency Assist. Rolled vehicle

Saturday, December 9, 2023

• 05:17 Traffic Accident. Car in ditch in St. John • 12:25 Abandoned Vehicle • 16:51 Fire Reported at home • 16:53 Disturbance Reported • 20:32 Traffic Accident. Deer struck by car • 23:27 Motorist Assist

COMMUNITY NOTES Larry Oja, Oneida County Republican Chairman Upcoming Republican Caucus Oneida County Residents—many of you are aware that the traditional Presidential Primary in Idaho was lost due to HB138. Whatever the reasons, Republicans in Idaho will have the opportunity to help select the Republican Nominee for President of the United States at a Presidential Caucus to be held March 2, 2024. If you would like to participate at the caucus in March, you must be: 1) a registered voter, and 2) affiliated with the Republican Party by December 31, 2023. Since most are already registered voters and have a party affiliation, there is nothing to impede your participation in the caucus. However, if not, you must register. The important act of affiliating as a Republican can be done by filling out a form at the courthouse in the recorder’s office or online by December 31, 2023 or you cannot participate in the caucus. There are now six candidates that have filed for “President of the United States” in the State of Idaho. By your participation in the March 2, 2024 caucus you can influence which candidate will be the Republican nominee on the ballot in the November 2024 General election. If you are already registered to vote and affiliated as a Republican, you can participate. If you are not a registered voter, REGISTER AT

THE COURTHOUSE OR ONLINE by December 31, 2023. If you are not affiliated as a Republican or want to change political affiliation, you MUST FILL OUT THE AFFILIATION FORM AT THE COURTHOUSE OR ONLINE BY DECEMBER 31, 2023 to participate in the March 2, 2024 caucus. For more information, please contact LARRY OJA or your precinct committeeman: PRECINCT 1 DAVE COLTON PRECINCT 2 TROY ALLEN PRECINCT 3 PAULA ROMRELL PRECINCT 4 BRYAN KERR PRECINCT 5 BEN CAMBELL PRECINCT 6 PAUL SMITH Free Community Christmas Day Dinner Anyone who is without family to spend the holiday with is invited to a free holiday lunch and gathering at the Oneida County Event Center on Christmas Day from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The doors will open at 11:00, and the meal will begin at 12:00 p.m. Don’t spend Christmas alone! Rides are available by calling Marcia Stocks at 208-840-0020. The meal will include turkey, potatoes, corn casserole, yams, ham, rolls, and dessert made by the Jeppsen family. Music, food, friends, and fun will be served up! Feel free to bring something to share at the goody table.

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BOWLING RESULTS

Not recommended for parents or kids By Gramma Dot I take supplements. My vertical day starts with supplements and ends with supplements. I brush my teeth right after crunching a Vitamin C tablet. Calcium for my bones. Areds for my eyes. B12 for energy. D3 for muscles. It is just part of the routine. The routine we older folk settle into trying to scratch out a few more healthy years on this planet. I am not alone when it comes to supplements. When Tam, Grandma Red and I do BK Saturday, Tam and mom typically take a tissue filled with pills out of their pockets and consume them while enjoying their breakfast croissant. I try to get my pills in before I leave the house. Brent keeps his supplements at hand and only struggles with the tiny baby aspirin that somehow slip through his fingers on a regular basis. He’s improving his fine-motor skills right along with the supplement in-take. Bryan Johnson, the Project Blueprint anti-aging guy, is 45 and takes 61 supplements a day. He touts he has “near perfect whole body health markers,” based on measures of his biofluids, among other things. He claims to have slowed the aging pro-

cess by 31 years and his inflammation levels are 66% below an average 10-year-old. * I guess his supplements work, along with lots of exercise, vegetables and going to bed by 8:30 each night. Now, I can’t afford the two million he spends annually for doctors, health tests, monitoring, and supplements to manage his biological clock, but I can and do try to supplement based on my blood work and doctor recommendations. So, what are you doing to keep everything going? Maybe your friends know best. Maybe your doctor knows best. Maybe you just know what you need. You must decide, but if there is a way to keep healthier longer, I say, “Give it a shot.” You can’t just do the supplements. Don’t forget the vegetables, exercise and sleep. What’s the last thing I do every night while I’m still vertical? Take my supplements. And because there are perks when you try to do what’s right, I always know what day it is. It’s right there on the pill box lid. It’s a Good Life! *www.fortune.com; FortuneWell; “Tech exec who ‘trashed’ his body for 23 years now spends $2 million a year to reverse the damage.”

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Dennis Thomas League – 12/7/23 Chat & Chew 37 15 KC Oil 32 20 Malad Gun Club 30 22 Blaisdell Ranch 27 25 Hubcap Lounge 25 27 Thomas Market 24 28 Dude Ranch 21 31 Nikity Nacs 12 40

Tuesday Pinpoppers – 12/5/23

High Game – Tyler Smith 250, Lana Tripp 189 High Series – Tyler Smith 607, Lana Tripp 514 Other 200 Games – Danny Smith 231, Doyle Williams 215

High Game – Melanie Bowcutt 191, Scott Searle 229 High Series – Rachel Green 506, Scott Searle 639 Ham Winners – Scott Searle, Steve Thomas, Melanie Bowcutt, and Rachel Green

Nell J Redfield 39.5 Hotel Malad 35 The B Team 33 Tap That Pin 26.5 Hair By Lisa 23 Speros 22 Mountain Valley Realty 15

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BIRTHDAYS Mary Allen, Dec. 15 Chloe Thomas, Dec. 15 Jean Thomas, Dec. 15 Gary Wakley, Dec. 15 Melissa Clark, Dec. 15 Bailey Wise, Dec. 15 Mary Lynn Daniels, Dec. 16 Christopher Hess, Dec. 16 Anita Jeppsen, Dec. 16 Piper Livingston, Dec. 16 Lyndsie Thomas, Dec. 16 Betty Roderick, Dec. 16 Lex Smith, Dec. 16 Richard VanBebber, Dec. 16 Michael J. Hess, Dec. 17 Kyle Phillips, Dec. 17

Rodney Michael Scott, Dec. 17 Mary Dorius, Dec. 18 Joseph Hawkins, Dec. 18 Laurel Thomas, Dec. 18 Trever Thorpe, Dec. 18 Brittney Peterson, Dec. 19 Tiffany Jones, Dec. 19 Kyle Davis, Dec. 20 Ralph T. Jones, Dec. 20 Michael Stokes, Dec. 20 Brayden Eliason, Dec. 21 Chris Evans, Dec. 21 Breanna Charles, Dec. 21 JaNae Daniels, Dec. 21 Devin Morrison, Dec. 21 Jesse Wakley, Dec. 21

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NEWS OF RECORD

NOTICE OF HEARING NOTICE is hereby given that a public hearing will be held on Wednesday, the 3, day of January 2024, at 6:00 p.m., at the Conference room of the Oneida County Event Center, 459 South Main Street, Malad City, Oneida County, Idaho, before the Oneida County Planning and Zoning Commission for the purpose of hearing and reviewing public comment regarding a request to REZONE 15 ACRES OF AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT TO RURAL RESIDENTIAL. The request has been made by Randy Gamble, the property address is approximately 1351 East Highway 36, Malad City, Oneida County, Idaho. The proposed rezone map is available for your review at Oneida County Planning and Zoning Office 30 North 100 West. The public is invited to attend said hearing and to present written or oral testimony for or against the proposed Amendment Request. Written comments must be submitted to the Oneida County Planning and Zoning Administrator, 30 North 100 West, Malad City, Idaho, Tuesday January 2, 2024, before said hearing. #5561-12-14-21-23-T2 NOTICE OF HEARING NOTICE is hereby given that a public hearing will be held on Wednesday, the 3, day of January 2024, at 6:30 p.m., at the Conference room of the Oneida County Event Center, 459 South Main Street, Malad City, Oneida County, Idaho, before the Oneida County Planning and Zoning Commission for the purpose of hearing and reviewing public comment regarding a request to amend Oneida County Zoning Map to include Malad City Airport Overlay District. The request was submitted by Oneida County Planning and Zoning Commission. The property address is 1220 South 2100 West Malad, ID 83243. Proposed Overlay District Map is available for your review at oneidaid.us/planning and zone/maps, or at Oneida County Planning and Zoning Office 30 North 100 West. The public is invited to attend said hearing and to present written or oral testimony for or against the proposed Amendment Request. Written comments must be submitted to the Oneida County Planning and Zoning Administrator, 30 North 100 West, Malad City, Idaho, Tuesday January 2, 2024 before said hearing. #5562-12-14-21-28-T3

ON THIS DAY

1542 Princess Mary Stuart succeeds her father James V and becomes Queen Mary l of Scotland at 6 days old 1656 Artificial pearls first manufactured by M. Jaquin in Paris made of gypsum pellets covered with fish scales 1798 David Wilkinson of Rhode Island patents a nut & bolt machine 1900 Birth of Quantum Physics: German Physicist Max Planck presents a theoretical derivation of his black-body radiation law

1903 The Wright brothers attempt to fly the Wright Flyer for the first time at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina 1911 Norwegian Roald Amundsen's Antarctic expedition is the first to reach the South Pole

1961 Jimmy Dean's "Big Bad John" is first country song to get a gold record 1967 DNA created in a test tube

$550.00, costs 918.00, 30 days jail, 30 days suspended, 60 days probation – Agency: IF&G Jessica M Farrar, Malad, battery-domestic violence, $200.00, costs $187.50, 90 days jail, 90 days suspended, 18 months probation – Agency: OCSO Shawn Hosteen, Pinon, driving under the influence, $1,000.00, costs $319.90, 180 days jail, 170 days suspended, drivers license suspended 365 days, 18 months probation – Agency: MP Erik D Vanwoerkon, Syracuse, trespassing on cultivated property, $457.00, costs $220.50, 90 days jail, 90 days suspended, 18 months probation, disturbing the peace, $400.00, costs $157.50, 90 days jail, 90 days suspended, 18 months probation – Agency: IDF&G

As the Christmas holiday quickly approaches, Northern Title would like to take a moment to recognize local Santa’s of Oneida County for their great acts of kindness. Northern Title focuses on “Good Deeds Done Daily” and is now accepting nominations for people of all ages in our community for any special acts of kindness. There is no act too small or Santa too young. If you have a story of a local “Santa” that has touched your life and made it a little brighter, we ask you to share your experience. Please write

a brief description of your experience and include your name, address, phone number AND the name of the Santa you are wishing to recognize and their contact information to the best of your ability. Please mail or drop off your nominations to the Northern Title office located at 20 North Main Suite #8. Nominations will be accepted December 15th through December 30th by 3:00pm. Three winners will be chosen, and each will receive gift certificates to a local business and swag bag.

Boise, Idaho – As Idahoans receive their property tax bills from county assessors this season amidst a national backdrop of escalating living expenses and economic uncertainties, there’s at least one thing that stands out: a significant decrease in property taxes. This welcome relief, arriving just in time for the holiday season, marks a stark contrast to the rising costs seen nationally. This reduction is a direct result of the Idaho Senate Majority Caucus's landmark achievement in property tax legislation, a beacon of fiscal responsibility and support for homeowners during these challenging economic times. This reduction in property taxes offers a respite and a reason for optimism, highlighting a successful effort by the Republican-led Senate to ease the financial burdens of its citizens. The decrease in property tax bills averages more than 20% lower than in 2022. This substantial relief stems from a novel approach, redirecting 4.5% of Idaho sales tax collections, over $120 million annually, to alleviate property tax burdens. Notably, half of this allocation directly benefits homeowner property tax relief, with the remaining funds supporting school districts. Additionally, the legislation introduced a "surplus eliminator" committing up to $150 million annually from state surpluses for further property tax reductions. This

innovative approach highlights the Idaho Senate Majority Caucus’ dedication to fiscal responsibility and direct benefits to Idaho citizens. Homeowners are witnessing firsthand the impact of these changes on their recent property tax bills in the form of the “Homeowner Tax Relief Credit” and the “Additional Tax Relief Credit” line items, which together account for approximately 20% savings on property tax bills. The “School Savings” credit reflects the state’s direct contribution to school districts and further alleviates the property tax burden. This legislative achievement is the culmination of extensive collaboration and consultation with citizens, legislators, local government officials, and stakeholders. Spearheaded by Senator C. Scott Grow, and refined through negotiations with House leadership, this effort garnered overwhelming support, with more than two-thirds of both houses voting in favor. The Idaho Senate Majority Caucus is committed to ensuring that Idaho remains a place where families can thrive. This historic property tax relief not only aids in making homeownership more accessible for young families but also ensures that older couples can continue living in their homes with a reduced financial burden. It marks a significant step towards a more affordable Idaho and sets the foundation for continued relief in the years to come. For more information about how these changes affect you, please refer to the detailed breakdown of your property tax bill or contact your local county assessor.

Good Deeds Done Daily

Senator Mark Harris, Majority Caucus Chair 2012 28 people, including 20 chil-

dren, are shot to death at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut 2016 University of Toronto scientists present findings of the world's oldest water - 2 billion years old from a mine in Canada 2017 The Vatican announces it has rediscovered the lost last paintings of Raphael in Vatican Museum, painted in 1520

Residents need to be aware that piles of snow in the roadway can be hazardous for drivers. If the snow pile freezes solid, it can be similar to hitting a large obstruction and it can damage the vehicle as well as injure the driver.

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ONEIDA COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE Laura Barajas Gonzalez, Provo, speeding, $33.50, costs$56.50 Paul E Hubbard, Malad, speeding, $33.50, costs $59.50 Ezira Zues Edmo, Pocatello, speeding, $33.50, costs $59.50 IDAHO STATE POLICE Tami L Delgado, Idaho Falls, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50 Wendy Jeane Seckel, Chubbuck, fail to register annually, $10.50, costs $59.50 Maria Castro Alvardo, Stansbury, operate vehicle without a current valid class d/operators license, $150, costs $157.50 Spencer David Cox, Mesquite, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50 MAGISTRATE COURT Gage Robert Malberg, Burley, Wasteful destruction of wildlife,

2002 U.S. President George W. Bush announces the capture of Saddam Hussein

The City of Malad is reminding residents to not push, shovel or blow snow into the street.

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DEADLINE to submit items for Victory THE IDAHO Baptist ENTERPRISE Church Streaming Live Sermons on our Facebook Page @11 am IS FRIDAY Jesus Christ, the same yesterday, and today, and forever. Hebrews 13:8 AT 4:00 P.M. 448 South Main, Malad 208-766-4288

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SCHOOL MENU

Malad Elementary Breakfast

Monday, December 18 - Cereal Assortment, Tornado, Fruit, Juice/Milk Tuesday, December 19 - Cereal Assortment, Mini Strawberry Bagel, Fruit, Juice/Milk Wednesday, December 20 - Cereal Assortment, Sausage Egg Biscuit, Fruit, Juice/Milk Thursday, December 21 - Cereal Assortment, Apple Filled Donuts, Fruit, Juice/Milk

Malad Middle Breakfast

Karmyn Charles, Isaac Bird, and Zaira Hamilton won the poster contest.

Conservation District Poster Contest The Oneida Soil & Water Conservation District challenged the 5th grade students at Malad Elementary with a poster contest recently. This contest used to be a yearly tradition, but was discontinued for a few years due to Covid and change of staff. The theme was chosen from the National Association of Conservation Districts guidelines for 2023 titled “One Water.” These students, with the help of their teachers, went above and beyond when creating the posters. They researched all aspects of water and everything it affects in

our environment. There were mountains, fish, trees, people, and plants among the many drawings created by approximately 70 students. The posters were then judged by the Board of Supervisors for Oneida SWCD and three winners were chosen. First place was won by Zaira Hamilton and she received a check for $50. Second place was won by Isaac Bird and he received a check for $30. Third place was won by Karmyn Charles and she received a check for $20.

BLM to conduct pile burns near Malad City to complete a wildlife habitat project The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Idaho Falls District will burn ten slash piles, which are wood and brush, in two separate project areas near Malad City, starting this week. Fire managers will light the piles during the week of Dec. 4, and personnel will monitor the piles for a few days, to ensure there is no unintended fire spread in the project area. The piles are the result of a habitat improvement project in the area. The first burn is in North Canyon, approximately seven miles west of Malad City. The second burn is one pile left over from a project that was done this summer in the Samaria Mountains, seven miles south of Malad City. Smoke from these prescribed burns may be visible from considerable distances, including the Interstate-15 corridor, due to project locations, vegetation

types and burning conditions. "The purpose of the North Canyon project is to improve habitat for mule deer and elk in the Pleasantview Mountains west of Malad City, and there is another pile of wood left over from removal of a range improvement that was no longer functional" said BLM Acting Pocatello Field Manager Blaine Newman. This project is considered a pile burn, meaning crews will hand ignite the piles created from removing small trees and brush to reduce the risk of available fuel that could feed a wildland fire. Once initiated, prescribed burns last one to two days, with personnel and equipment patrolling the area for up to five days afterward. For more information on this project, please call the BLM Idaho Falls District Office at 208-524-7500.

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The Idaho Enterprise is published weekly at 100 East 90 South, Malad City, Idaho. Postmaster, please mail address corrections to The Idaho Enterprise, P.O. Box 205, Malad City, Idaho 83252-0205. Telephone (208) 766-4773. Entered as “periodicals” at the Malad City, Idaho Post Office. Subscription rates are strictly in advance -- $53.00 per year delivered in Oneida County, and $65.00 per year delivered outside of Oneida County within the United States. The Idaho Enterprise reserves the right to refuse publication of any or all materials. The Idaho Enterprise was established on June 5, 1879. ~ Bryan Dean Scott, Publisher ~

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Monday, December 18 - Cereal Assortment, French Toast, Fruit, Juice/ Milk Tuesday, December 19 - Cereal Assortment, Muffins/Yogurt, Fruit, Juice/Milk Wednesday, December 20 - Cereal Assortment, Breakfast Pizza, Fruit, Juice/Milk Thursday, December 21 – Cereal Assortment, Breakfast Bar, Fruit, Juice/Milk

Malad High Breakfast

Monday, December 18 - Cereal Assortment, French Toast, Fruit, Juice/ Milk Tuesday, December 19 - Cereal Assortment, Muffins/Yogurt, Fruit, Juice/Milk Wednesday, December 20 - Cereal Assortment, Breakfast Pizza, Fruit, Juice/Milk Thursday, December 21 – Cereal Assortment, Breakfast Bar, Fruit, Juice/Milk Choices of Milk, Fresh Fruit & Veggies Served Daily in all Schools

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Malad Elementary Lunch

Monday, December 18 – Chicken Sandwich, Fries, Food Choice – Celery Sticks or Fruit Cocktail Tuesday, December 19 – Spaghetti w/Meatballs, Garlic Bread, Food Choice – Green Beans or Orange Wednesday, December 20 – Crispito, Spanish Rice, Food Choice – Corn or Pears Thursday, December 21 – Peanut Butter Jelly, Chips, Food Choice – Carrot Sticks or Applesauce

Malad Middle Lunch

Monday, December 18 – Southwest Burrito, Tater Tots, Salad Bar, Food Choice – Celery Sticks or Applesauce Tuesday, December 19 – Chicken Tenders, Mashed Potatoes, Roll, Salad Bar, Food Choice – Green Beans or Pears Wednesday, December 20 – Spaghetti & Meatballs, Garlic Bread, Salad Bar, Food Choice – Corn or Mandarin Oranges Thursday, December 21 – Sack Lunch Sandwich, Chips, Salad Bar, Food Choice – Carrot Sticks or Apple

Malad High Lunch

Monday, December 18 – Southwest Burrito, Tater Tots, Salad Bar, Food Choice – Celery Sticks or Applesauce Tuesday, December 19 – Chicken Tenders, Mashed Potatoes, Roll, Salad Bar, Food Choice – Green Beans or Pears Wednesday, December 20 – Spaghetti & Meatballs, Garlic Bread, Salad Bar, Food Choice – Corn or Mandarin Oranges Thursday, December 21 – Sack Lunch Sandwich, Chips, Salad Bar, Food Choice – Carrot Sticks or Apple

Mammograms DIABETES EDUCATION SUPPORT GROUP The Diabetes Education Support Group will resume in January 2024. If you would like to be notified of upcoming meetings, please email Pamela Mills RD, LD, CDC, your name and phone number at pamela.mills@oneidahospital.com

DEADLINE to submit items for THE IDAHO ENTERPRISE IS FRIDAY AT 4:00 P.M.

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First Half Property Taxes Are Due And Payable On Or Before Wednesday, December 20, 2023. If first half taxes are not paid by the above referenced date, they will be considered delinquent and a 2% late charge will be added, as well as interest at 12% per year.

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The Idaho Enterprise

Dec. 14, 2023

Letters to Santa Claus from the past: 1979

Dear Santa: Appalooseh with western saddle. Love, Bill Dear Santa; Please Alvin the Aardvark and Fuzzy Pumper pet Shop, Big Bird. Love, Ernest Dear Santa; Lense bring Red dol trik. Love, Jodie Dear Santa, Please bring me Race trak can you Do you hav fun ridi in the side. Nate Dear Santa; Thank you for what you gave me last year. Please bring me a roller skates doll McDonald six recrd Heather Hansen Dear Santa; Thank you for what you gave me last year Please bring roller skates Ronald McDonald cheer leader suit white dress blac orange Jenifer Evans Dear Santa; Thank you for what you gave me last year. I am going please bring me a roller skates radio bear Rananld McDonld Evil Kiveval doll Rash too Dand krd high chair buggy Michele Ann Smith Dear Santa; Thank you for what gave me last year please bring me an alarm clock remote control car. Justin Swartz Dear Santa; Thank you for what you gave me last year. Please bring me a remote controller mean green machine Steve Austin racetrack. Rodney Jason Tubbs Dear Santa; I want a Doll, dish, I have been a good girl. I want some games. I want so color boaks. With love, Sue Daun Clark Dear Santa; Race track. Ridge riders race car. I have been a good boy. I go to school. I am 6 years. I like schoal. Love, Shawn Clark. Dear Santa, Thank you for the things you givd me lashst yier. Will you please breg me sum toys and sum clothes and red jacket and sweater and pants, girls sleeping bag, animal, bean bags, hair style set, twister, baby doll with baby things. My brther wants a racetrack will you breg him it. Your friend, Linda Harrison Dear Santa, I want a pees of peperronee I want a pet radel snak to, and I want a bibe gun and a pellet gun to. And I want a citeecat. Love, Brian Scott Evans Dear Santa, Please bring me a barbydoll, and a paperdoll. I will make you some cokes and milk. My sister Christina would like a doll and my brother Jason woud like a truck. Your friend, Shawna Tubbs Dear Santa, Please bring me a Nite Glow race track. Thank You, Pease bring my little brother a cattle truck. Your friend, Todd Thomas Dear Santa, Please bring me a water bed and will you bring Ava a pink zircon ring and will you bring my dad a truck. Your friend, Doug Williams Dear Santa Cluas, Heres what I want. A Barbie quick curl. A wonder women costume. A black doll. I realy don’t care what you give me. I love you. Trisha Dear Santa, Will you bring me an 8 wheel trac tor and disc, stay alive game, tonka jeep and changeable tires and R2D2 and pajamas. Thank You. I will give you crkees and milk. I like you. Do you like me? Your friend, Heath W. Peterson Dear Santa, I hope you will bring me a race trask and an off road adventure buggy and a BB gun. Haw are you. are you C Y

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15 YEARS AGO (2008). There were lots of happy children with new prizes and toys after the Grand Prize drawing for the Malad Merchants' Coloring Contest, held on Saturday.

35 YEARS AGO (1988). FIVEYEAR-OLD Tammy Wittman was delighted at the opportunity to have a visit with Santa last Saturday at the Chamber of commerce Christmas Raffle. She put in her order for a Baby Talk doll to be sitting under her tree on Christmas morning.

gud? I lkie you. Do you ikie me? But will you bring me the things I ask for? Thak you. I will bring yua coukes on the T.V. Your friend, Jerry Goddard Dear Santa, Thank you for the sleepingbag can I have a pocketknife we will put sum cookes on the table. Can I have sum snowmobill boots and can I have a snow soot and can I have sum snowmbills. Your friend, Scott Mills Dear Santa, Please bring me a rasing bike and I want a narf football. Please bring me rasing track and some mach boxes. Please bring me a raising trater and I want a rasing car. Please bring me a stuff animal tiger. Your friend, Brooks Tovey Dear Santa; My family could really use some new frontroom furniture. I sure they would appreciate it. Do you think they could also do something about the new high school. I really do want a new one. I think that something ought to be done about the hostages in Iran. Iran could let the hostages go before Christmas at least. Thank You! Love, Lisa Barber P.S. Do you think you could bring me a tape recorder please! Dear Santa; Could you bring food for all the people who don’t have any. If you could make the world stop fighting that would be nice too. Bring my family what they need and a few toys too. If you would. Could you do something about the new school. I really want one. Your friend, Cherie Weeks Dear Santa, We need a new high school her in Malad all we need is the money. Over in Iran the people have been taken hostage. I wish they were set free and I wish they would send the Shaw back that would help and I wish that there wasn’t so much fighting like the taking of the American embecies. You fan, Don Dear Santa, What I want for Christmas for my family is happiness between all of us. To have a happy and peaceful Christmas. I would like the New High to be built soon. Also new playground and sports equipment for the school. For my county I would like all our problems to be solved and that the Iranians will let the hostages go and the world will be at peace. You fan, Marc Pett Dear Santa, Please bring me and my family some snowmobiles. My family also wants a new couch that folds out into a bed but the thing we really want is to be able to go on a trip to Mexico. Please send a new gym for the elementary school, so we can have P.E. during the winter. Also bring a new mayor to help this town so we can have better things in Malad. I especially want a new president for the

30 YEARS AGO (1993) SITTING ON SANTA'S KNEE is 3-year-old Rachel Ann Morrison, who told him she wants a castle for Christmas. Scores of Malad children told their Christmas wishes to Santa last Saturday when the Chamber of commerce brought the Jolly Old Elf to town.

world so we can have peace and also figure out a way to get the American hostages out of Iran. Yours truly, Kory South Dear Santa, I wont a new football and a new road grader and a new bike and some new closes. I love you very much and your wife. I wich you could stay up and see you when you come to my house. I will put something for you to eat on are table for you. Has your helpers ben doing good if thay have I will send a big toy for them. Chad Hildreth Dear Santa, I want a B.B. gun and some B. Bies. And I want a race car set. I like the stuff that you gave me last year. I hope you give me what I want this year. Chad Barber Dear Santa, I bine fine how are you. I won’t git very mush prezints from my mom and day becuyse they are broke. I will git one prezint from them but I wont feel bad becuze I will git some from my grandma and grandpa. I wish I could see Roodof. Is the other raandeer still lafing at him. Will you bring me sum toys. I want a new trampoline and sume barbby close for my barbby. I vine good we got our crismus tree up on Dec 10. I helped deakerat it. Wene you cume you can see it. I will try to make you something. Love, Chantel Shepherd. Dear Santa, Thanks a lot for the toys last year. This year I only want one thing. That is a Bee-bee gun. My mother doesn’t want me to have one, but my dad says yes I should have one. Love, Dustin Smith 1980 Dear Santa, Thank you for the thengs that you gave me last year and the year before that this year I want a star wars x-wing fighter and a star bird command space ship and please come and vist owr room numer 11. You friend, Brian Jacobson Dear Santa, Thank you for the things you gave me last year. Please will you give me Wonder Women Fashion Plates. Hunry Hunry Hippos. I will leave you some milk and coiekes. And will you bring me a bike.

Your friend, Amy Hawkins

Dear Santa, I want a race set. I love you Derrar. How are your reindeer. Rodney Neal Moon Dear Santa, I would like a baby doll bed. And a truck for my baby brother Tim. I have been good this year. Mindy Moon Dear Santa, I love you Santa. May I have a train set, a diesel truck, a big red wagon and a bicycle. Love, Dallas. Dear Santa, I would really like to have a watch for Christmas. I’d also like some cloths and some games. I would really like to see the hostages home for Christmas. Yours truly, Sherrie Napier Dear Santa, You have been good to me every year. I have never been disipointed. This year, if possible, I would like boys, books and clothes. If you can’t get me any, get me something. Yours truly, Heather Ward Dear Santa, I hope that when I wake up Christmas morning I will find under our Christmas tree a digital clock radio and if I have been good enough, new clothes, Truly, Paula Madsen Dear Santa, Please bring our friend Mark Colton a Sherman tank to park on bannock street. The emptyprize gang. Dear Santa, I will have a gootball. Luve Clinton Dear Santa, I love you Santa Claus. What I want for Dolly Pops surprise. Love, Kirstine Dear Santa claus How have you been? I am fine. I want a snow speeder and a melinium faulken. I want to more race cars for my race track. Your friend, Chad Hess Dear Santa, At Christmas there will be some cookeis on the table. I’ve been good, well not very good but good a enough. Merry Christmas. C Y

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Merchant Christmas Coloring Contest Winners

Cherysh Brees, winner of a new TV.

Gracelin Monico with her giant Minnie.

Hazel Hollingsworth with a giant Mickey.

Kymber Maughan chose a tricycle with the first selection of the night.

Leif Ashby was another TV winner.

Makayla Crowther opted for a scooter.

Olivia Shandrew won both a drone and the Nintendo Switch.

Rhyatt Nimer and helpers with a Strider bike.

Rickell Call and her new bike.

Future drone pilot Ruxin Smith.

Rylan Price and his new TV.

Trinity Hodgkin also selected a scooter.

Nearly 300 kids and their families filled the Event Center.

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The craft table was busy during the evening.

Insurance, Canyon View Cares, Boot Lane Vintage, Mountain States Insurance, Thomas Electric and Furniture, Family Dollar, the Dude Ranch, Eric Crowther, and the Chamber of Commerce. The Christmas Coloring Contest is a great example of many entities in the community working together to provide a fun and memorable experience for Oneida County’s kids and their families. There are a lot of people who helped make this happen behind the scenes, including the many parents who spent time driving their kids around town in the snow to turn in coloring pages, the businesses who promoted the contest and opened their doors, and many others. Merry Christmas! Decisions, decisions... C Y

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score in Idaho, and Gold at the National Leadership Conference. All in all, each member loved the conference. A member remarked, “I loved the conference! I think Aubree and the other officers worked so hard to make it an enjoyable experience and succeeded!”

Doings

By The Malad High School Journalism Class

Girls Wrestling Tournament By: Bella McCullough

This weekend from December 8th-9th the girls wrestling team had a tournament at Marsh Valley. There were many teams competing from in our district as well as out, the girls wrestled in the Marsh Valley Middle School while the JV and Varsity Boys had their tournament in the Marsh Valley High School and their center building. All of the girls did amazing in all their matches and learned great lessons from each and every one of them. Everyone was busy even when it wasn’t their match, watching others wrestling matches as a hawk watches its prey, studying other peoples moves and their ways of wrestling. One of our girls, Aubrey Shulz, almost went undefeated going into the first place round, but after fighting hard and trying her best, she was pinned. Everyone got at least one win each day and did great overall. We are looking forward to our next tournament, which will be December 15th-16th at Ririe, come and support!

Blackfoot Cheer Competition By: Rebecca McCracken

On Saturday, December 9th, the Malad High School cheerleaders competed in their first competition of the year. At Blackfoot High School's ‘Stampede Showdown’ our MHS cheerleaders took third place in the 2A division pom. “We gave it our best for what we had. We endured tough last-minute changes, but we gave Blackfoot everything we had and came out successful.” Taylor Cowdin, a sophomore cheerleader, stated. Sophomore cheerleader Isabella Bowen added, “We did great,

considering our circumstances. Our team is tiny this year, which puts us at a disadvantage against teams with twenty girls or more. We may be tiny, but we are mighty.” The cheerleaders will perform their pom routine during halftimes at Malads girls' and boys' basketball home games, and the annual Drill Team Christmas Show.

FCCLA Fall Conference By: Aubree Palmer, Tylee Wright

Wednesday, November 1st, the exciting collaboration of each FCCLA chapter in District Five of Idaho rallied together to access leadership skills, general FCCLA knowledge, and presentation skills for events within FCCLA. Led by District President Aubree Palmer from Malad, the opening session went off without a hitch. As each of the chapters filed in with their seventy members in all, Aubree greeted each with materials for the day. These were known as their passports, boarding passes, and carry-ons regarding the theme, “The Ultimate Journey.” With the uplifting speech about success and perseverance, Raegan Yamauchi, Miss Idaho 2023, delighted all members who attended. After the opening ceremony, attendees were split into workshop groups where they worked on service projects for the Salvation Army, preparing for their star events, and Just Dance. After lunch, the workshops were Careers in FCS, FCCLA Trivia, and Presenting Skills. Each workshop was led by a District officer, including Aubree Palmer with Presenting Skills. The highly awarded officer shared her success tactics that led her to achieve Top Gold in every event she has competed in, the highest

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Boys Wrestling Tournament at Marsh Valley By: Sydnee Sorensen and Karlee Palmer

The boy's wrestling tournament was held on Friday the eighth and Saturday the ninth, in Marsh Valley. The overall feeling gathered from the boy's wrestling team members after being interviewed was that the tournament went significantly well. Their attitude has a great deal to do with the overall idea from everyone before their matches being play well and don’t get pinned. Most of the boys had 7 matches between the two day tournament and wrestlers like Drake Morrison went undefeated in all their matches along with other wrestlers that went undefeated as well. Calem Mathews said that he had good matches and went against a Pocatello wrestler that broke his nose last year and won against him. Over all the wrestling team is doing very well and wining the majority of their matches. As a senior wrestler and the team captain Hunter Wray has had a good experience as being the team captain, which entails leading warm ups, making sure everyone is where they need to be at the time they need to be there, among other responsibilities. He feel he has been successful in his wrestling matches and stays determined during matches as well as getting focust before the match starts. Overall our wrestling team is doing a great job and succeeding in so many ways.

Drill Show By: Kaycee Venable

December 12th 2023-The Dragonettes had their annual christmas show yesterday. They have been preparing for this show for a long time. They

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did their Christmas dance, competition military, and competition Hip Hop. It went really well and it was a fun time. The younger girls did so good too. Thank you to all that came and supported.

Girls Basketball By: Liv Nelson and Tylee Wright

This past week has been an amazing week for the Lady Dragons. They started off the week by playing against the Firth Cougars on Tuesday, December 5th. The C-team started off and won. The Junior Varsity played after and won. Varsity followed JV and got the win 75-55. The next game was on Saturday, December 9th against the North Fremont Huskies. The C-team fought hard the whole game but barely lost 16-19. The JV played amazing beating the Huskies. Varsity followed and won 48-34. The varsity team advanced to 8-0 for the whole season! This next week the Dragons play Aberdeen on Wednesday, December 13. They also play West Side on Friday, December 15th.

Senior Project By: Brynlee Bastian

Our first-semester Senior Project class is coming to an end! Students have worked hard on their projects all semester and will be presenting them on Thursday, December 12th. The class was taught by Mrs. Jacobson and the students were those who would be graduating early or were eager to get it done. Some student projects included Cianna Searle who did her project on building a scoring system in the bowling alley. Mason Breez did an engine swap for his car. Blake Willaims built a bench and Ike Dredge built a table. Zion McCullough made a website for his counselor, and Kendal Reeder rebuilt a tractor! Overall the first semester of the senior project went smoothly and the students can’t wait to present their hard work! Malad High School can’t wait for the second semester and the new projects the Seniors will be bringing!

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PARADE OF HOMES

On Saturday, the Parade of Homes returned to Malad. The event served as a fundraiser for the Iron Door Playhouse, and gave residents a chance to see some of their neighbors’ homes opened up for the holidays. Five homes were featured in the parade, as well as the Library and Pioneer Museum. Chris and Sarah Showell of 790 N 500 W. The couple moved in last year, and they are still settling into their property, which has wonderful views of the north end of the valley. “I’m pretty spoiled—I like it all!” Sarah said, when asked about her favorite thing about the home. Garen and Kathleen Atkinson of 1820 N 500 W live just up the road from the Showells. Their home is outfitted with a kitchenette and suite in the basement, which is perfect for entertaining the whole family during the holidays. “We usually fill it up for the Fourth of July. I like it when it’s full,” Kathleen said. “We usually have every bed full. We even have to pull out the murphy bed!” The murphy bed is hidden in a wall alcove upstairs, and folds down into an extra bed. One fun feature of the basement area is a kid-sized room that serves as a fort for the grandkids. Kyle and Nicole Daniels of 1855 N 500 W have been in their home for three years. The house was constructed by HBC Hess Building, and sits on 17 lovely acres across the road from the Atkinsons. Speaking of the Atkinsons, Nicole says “We love the neighbors, the area and the mountains. It was our dream to live back in Malad, and this is our dream property!” Kyle and Nicole both have very busy schedules, but love returning back to their home after the day’s work is done and being together as a family. “We spend a lot of time in the kitchen and outside,” Nicole says. “This place is perfect for us.” Further north on the summit is the home of Cristine Williams Giles and Paul Giles, on 650 E 11400 N. Cristine explains that her vision was a house that “brought the outside inside.” The house is designed to the contours of the surrounding area, and is filled with natural materials and organic architectural designs. Cristine explained that her Christmas tree is decorated with the creations of the grandkids, as well as natural material such as local sticks and branches placed into the tree. Windows are also a big feature. “She had it built with windows, windows, windows!” Paul says. Like the Atkinsons, there is a “secret” room set aside for smaller visitors, this one in a loft above the upstairs bedroom. “We love it,” Paul says. “They say there are two ways to get to heaven—one is just to live the right way. The other is to move here to the valley.” Brett Evanson’s home is also on the summit, just south of the Giles. He and his daughtrs have been in the home for about three months. With a high ceiling central room and natural wood interiors, the house is a perfectly reflective of the summit environment. A home theatre room for game night, gym, and other amenities are all impressive, but the girls are clear that their favorite parts are their rooms. One of the rooms has unique hanging chairs that are part of the cozy and creative design aesthetic. The Oneida County Library was also open for the Parade, and featured a display of a Christmas village train set from Mary Ellen Knudson. The table will be on display at the library throughout the holidays. The library also displayed its afterschool program activity kits, which are the result of a recent grant. The Pioneer Museum opened its doors as well, providing a warm stop and cookies after a long afternoon spending time inside the welcoming doors of Oneida County’s residents.

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Chris and Sarah Showell.

The Showell's centerpiece, designed by Chris Jensen.

Brett Evanson, with his daughters Hadley and Elle.

Hanging chairs in the Evanson home.

Garen and Kathleen Atkinson.

A secret kids room at the Atkinsons' Paul Giles and Cristine WilliamsGiles.

Kyle and Nicole Daniels.

A view of the Giles living room from upstairs.

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SPORTS

The Lady Dragons increased their record to 8-0.

Wrestling

The Malad Dragon Wrestling team made a statement as they moved through their second week of the regular season. Despite having four back to back days of duals and tournaments, the Dragon wrestlers hit the mats aggressive and ready to wrestle with each match. After the many hours spent traveling and competing, the MHS wrestling team finished their busy week with a perfect record in team duals, taking their record to 14-0. The Dragons kicked off their week competing against Skyline and Green Canyon High Schools on Wednesday, December 6, winning both duals against the Utah teams. Malad first wrestled Skyline, winning the dual 51-36 with nine of the thirteen wrestlers winning their matches. The Dragons ended the night wrestling Green Canyon, winning the dual 4829, winning out on eight of the fourteen matches. The following day, the MHS wrestlers traveled to Rupert to dual against Declo and Minico High Schools. Once again, the Dragons dominated on the mat taking down both teams, easily handling the Hornets 67-12 and narrowly taking the win over the highly competitive Minico team, 4439. To finish out the wrestling week, the Dragons competed in Marsh Valley’s two day tournament. The tournament featured both a varsity and JV tournament, as well as a girl’s tournament. Malad competed against other teams from southeastern Idaho and northern Utah. The Dragons wrestled well across all three tournaments with four wrestlers going undefeated, Caleb Matthews and Drake Morrison in the Varsity brackets and Kimball Carter and Caden Jeppson in the JV brackets. Commenting on the team's great week of wrestling Head Coach Devin Morrison shared, “We asked a lot of these kids this week. They wrestled a lot of matches against some tough wrestlers and they did extremely well. The team is putting in the work and it is paying off.” After a busy week away, the Dragons next look to wrestle at home Tuesday, December 12 in the annual Cal Willie Memorial Dual. The night will begin at 5pm as they pay tribute to a member of the Dragon wrestling family gone too soon. They will also host the Malad two day tournament on Friday, beginning at 3 pm, and Saturday, beginning at 9 am.

All-State Volleyball

The Idaho All-State Volleyball Team for the 2A class was just recently released and included some of Malad’s own Lady Dragon volleyball players. Senior outside hitter Hallie Horsley was named on the first team with Senior setter, Adley Kimberling named to the second team. Sophomores Olivia Nelson, middle blocker, and Izzy Haycock, opposite hitter, were each given honorable mentions. A full list of the 2A All-State is as follows: Player of the Year Tariah Carter, Jr., OH, Melba Coach of the Year: Curtis Johnson, Melba First team Maddie Cheney, Sr., RS/OPP/MB, Kellogg Karly Clark, Sr., OH, Cole Valley Christian C Y

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Hadley Fraas, Sr., MH, Cole Valley Christian Hallie Horsley, Sr., OH, Malad Ellie Johnson, So., S, Melba Joelle Kelly, Fr., OH, Melba Ella Stosich, Sr., L/DS, Melba Second team Brynlee Birch, Jr., OH, Bear Lake Alexis Douthit, Jr., S/DS, Nampa Christian Tayla Ewell, Sr., L, Declo Alyssa Gregory, Sr., OH, Nampa Christian Adley Kimberling, Sr., S, Malad Saydee Shaul, Jr., L, Bear Lake Brynn Silcock, Sr., S, Declo Honorable mention Hanna Bailey, Jr., OH/RS/MH, Sun Valley Community Izzy Haycock, So., OPP, Malad Rachel Jacobsen, Sr., S, Firth Olivia Nelson, So., MB, Malad Brooklyn Sawyer, Jr., OH/OPP, Ambrose School Jessica Tackett, Sr., MH, Melba Halle Wells, Fr., MB, Bear Lake Boys Basketball Competing in the Boys Ririe Bulldog Shootout Tournament, the Malad Dragons put up three games in three days, going up against some truly challenging teams as they played the Teton Timberwolves, the Firth Cougars and the South Fremont Cougars. Malad faced challenges of their own coming into and throughout the tournament as players suffered from illnesses and injuries. The Dragons came out strong in their first game against Teton, a strong 3A team. Coming into half time, Malad was keeping pace and only trailing by five points on the scoreboard. Teton’s depth won out playing into the second half as they were able to keep highly skilled and adept shooters in the game. Expanding the lead over the last two quarters, the Timberwolves won the game 4971. In their Friday game, the Dragons played Firth who they had just gone up against and beaten the week previously. Unfortunately, Malad came into the game lacking the energy they needed to outplay the Cougars once against. Head Coach Zach Beutler said, “The boys did their best to navigate not feeling well along with an ankle injury that made the game all the more challenging.” Playing far from their best, Firth won the matchup 38-66. The Dragons took on the South Fremont Cougars on their final day of the tournament. Taking a slow start to the game, Malad was up 12-11 at the end of the first quarter after hitting one of two free throws. The Cougars temporarily took the lead over as they played through the second quarter, but the Dragons tied the game back up before the half ended, 25-25. Bringing more energy in the third quarter, the Dragons took control of the game on the court and the game on the scoreboard. Their offense patiently worked the ball around, passing until they found an open man ready for the shot. With just a minute left on the clock in the third quarter, Ryan Hubbard grabbed an offensive rebound, kicking it out to Carter Carey near the free throw line. He faked a drive to the hoop before passing out behind him to Ben Peterson on the three point line to hit the shot. Seconds left before the buzzer would end the quarter, Malad quickly inbounded the ball

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Baylor Bean fires off a three point shot in the first game of the Ririe tournament.

after a made Cougar basket, sending the ball down the court to Braylin Tripp who effortlessly laid the ball in despite two defenders on him. The 18 point push over the quarter helped Malad pull ahead 43-34 at the end of the third quarter. Starting into the final quarter, the team put all their efforts onto the floor to secure their lead and end the tournament with a win. To begin the fourth quarter, Carey put up a three pointer from the left corner after a pass from Hubbard off of an offensive rebound. On their next possession, Coach Beutler called for a timeout, setting up a play inbounded from the sideline. Tripp took the ball out, passing it into Carey who then passed to Peterson. Far behind the three point line, Peterson looked to shoot the ball but in actuality sent the ball up in an alley-oop for Tripp. After slipping in from the sideline, Tripp drifted down to the corner, rushing the basket as Peterson sent up the pass, putting a perfect finish on the play with a dunk for two points. On their next possession, Zach Richardson hit a big three, making the score 51-39. Carey got the assist on their next trip down the court as he set the ball up for Tripp to easily lay in for another Dragon score. Settling into a rhythm where their defense would make a stop and the offense would convert it to points on the board, Malad went on a 20-9 run over the last quarter, besting South Fremont 63-43. Coach Beutler said about the Dragons final game, “We finally settled in and played ball the second half of the game. The boys weren’t 100% back to themselves but they were feeling much better than they had been the first two days. It was a good way to end the weekend.” The Dragons will spend the week playing on the road, first against the American Falls Beavers on Tuesday, December 12. Thursday they will travel to Bancroft to take on the North Gem Cowboys and end the week in Ririe to take on the Bulldogs Saturday, December 16.

Girls Basketball

The Lady Dragons took to their home court after nearly a three week hiatus as they took their game on the road. The MHS team had great success as they hosted the Firth Cougars on Tuesday, December 5 and the North Fremont Huskies on Saturday, December 8. Taking the win after both games, the Lady Dragons extended their winning record to 8-0. In response to their winning record, Head Coach Trevor Jones says, “We are having a great start to the season, for sure. But it’s just that, a start. We can’t let up now and get complacent after a little success. We have to come to the gym and to practice with a purpose every time- to improve, to get better, to fine tune those weak areas. There is still a lot of season ahead of us.” As the Lady Dragons hosted the Cougars, it was their third matchup in a short 17 days. While Firth might have had hopes of overtaking Malad after their first two losses, the MHS basketball team was not about to let them win out, especially on their home court. Having seen both the Cougar offense and defense, the Lady Dragons were well prepared for a full four quarters of basketball. In just over two minutes, the Lady Dragons jumped to a quick lead as Brynnlee Jones put up two three

pointers followed by two quick shots from Hallie Horsley, making the score 10-0. The Malad defense did well to shut down both the successful shooting and driving play that Firth relies on, as well as their fast paced full court transition game. Finding the basket only a few times over the quarter, the Cougars found themselves down 23-12 at the end of the quarter. The Lady Dragons were relentless in their play, looking down the floor for fast break opportunities, knocking down shots from the inside and out, as well as dominating the rebounds. Over the game, Malad tallied up 43 rebounds, outdoing Firth by 13. Olivia Nelson led the Lady Dragons with rebounds with 16, followed by Horsley with 9, Jones with 6, and Izzy Haycock and Oaklie Hebdon adding 4 each. The offense was led by Horsley with a season high of 23 points, with Jones and Hebdon adding 16 and 14 points, respectively. Adding significantly to both offense and defense was Mikell Keetch from off the bench, adding 8 points, 2 rebounds, 3 assists, 3 steals and 2 blocks. Playing hungry for the game in each minute, the Lady Dragons never let up, converting every open opportunity to points on the scoreboard. As the final moments ticked down, Hebdon and Keetch each added a scoring drive to make the final score 75-55, tying the record for the most points scored in a MHS girl’s basketball game. In a contrast to the fast paced, full court play against Firth, the Lady Dragons took down North Fremont in a slow, more physical, inside game. The Huskies took a short lead to begin the game, but outside shooter Hebdon put an end to that as she sunk a three pointer from the right wing with 2 minutes left in the first quarter. Despite winning throughout the first half, the slow pace of the game was largely controlled by the Huskies. Ready to play their game at their pace, the Lady Dragons came out in the third quarter with more energy, intensity and aggressiveness. Over the last two quarters, they forced 7 of North Fremont’s 11 turnovers. They began running the floor more, finding fast break opportunities that they could turn into scoring plays. Outsourcing the Huskies quarter after quarter, the Lady Dragons kept their lead throughout the game, to come out ahead 48-34. Hebdon, Nelson and Horsley led their team with points added mostly from inside the paint as they battled it out on the block, scored on second chance shots and drives to the hoop. Jones and Haycock put stats up across the board having rebounds, assists, steals, blocks and points. Jones tallied up 11 rebounds, 4 assists, 3 steals, 2 blocks and 2 points, Haycock added 2 rebounds, 5 assists, 2, steals, 1 block and 6 points. “It was another good week of basketball,” shared Coach Jones. “There are always things we can work on and we are, but we are proud of the effort and commitment these girls are putting in every day. We want to be more consistent not only from game to game but from quarter to quarter and minute to minute in each game. These girls can do that, we know it!” The Lady Dragons will play their first conference games this week as they host Aberdeen on Wednesday, December 13 and play in West Side on Friday, December 15. C Y

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