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Oneida County's News Since 1879 Malad City, Idaho

January 4, 2024 |Vol. 144 No. 1

“Nadolig Cymreig”—A Welsh Christmas Samaria is usually a calm and slow-paced town, though several times a year it becomes a busy center of activity. 2023 saw many visitors at annual events such as the Baby Animal Show and Renaissance Faire, Samaria Days, the Heritage Harvest Festival, school education days, and other calendar highlights. 2023 ended with the addition of what will hopefully become a tradition, the observance of Welsh holiday traditions related to both Christmas and New Year. “Nadolig Cymreig” means “Welsh Christmas,” and the Heritage Square in the middle of Samaria presented a series of decorated and interactive cabins introducing visitors to some of the traditions and customs from the old country. The historic cabins that create the perimeter of the historic square were set up as a series of learning and visiting stations, where volunteers were stationed to present the materials to those who made their way out into the seasonal cold. “Calennig” is a Welsh tradition somewhat similar to Trick or Treat in practice, though it has been associated specifically with New Year for hundreds of years. Donna Whipple explained the history of the tradition, and how to prepare an apple in the Welsh fashion. The apple is taken from house to house in the hopes of receiving small gifts and songs from neighbors during the New Year and Christmas time. Famed Welsh poet and fantasy writer Arthur Machen described the tradition this way in the biography “The Pleasant Lord of Gwent”: “When I was a boy in Caerleon-onUsk, the town children got the biggest and bravest and gayest apple they could find in the loft, deep in the dry bracken. They put bits of gold leaf upon it. They stuck raisins into it. They inserted into the apple little sprigs of box, and they delicately slit the ends of hazel-nuts, and so worked that the nuts appeared to grow from the ends of the holly leaves ... At last, three bits of stick were fixed into the base of the apple tripod-wise; and so it borne round from house to house; and the children got cakes and sweets, and-those were wild days, remember-small cups of ale.”

NEWS IN BRIEF Earthquake hits western Japan

On Monday, a 7.5 magnitude earthquake hit off the west coast of Japan, near the Noto peninsula in Ishikawa. Aftershocks and tremors were felt as far away as Russia, and tsunami alerts were issued around the Pacific. So far, 30 people have been confirmed dead, and many more missing. Recovery efforts are underway early Tuesday morning as the damage is surveyed. The town of Wajima is the most populous city affected by the quake, with nearly 30,000 people and many more in the surrounding areas.

New Years car collision investigated

The Andersons and Caroline Whipple enact the Mari Lywd tradition.

Cherrie Higley hands out wassail to vistors to the Nadolig Cymreig.

Luke Waldron demonstrates making a tin Welsh Christmas ornament.

While the concept of door to door visiting and caroling is not unusual to most of us, another related tradition might be a bit more unfamiliar. “Mari Lwyd” is a uniquely Welsh aspect of the Christmas tradition, involving a person costumed with an animal skull. The phrase “mari lwyd” is of unclear origin, as even expert native speaker linguists disagree on whether it derives from a connection to “Holy Mary” or “Grey Mare,” which are both possible derivations. The custom involves a group of singers going from house to house in the

countryside, knocking on doors and requesting entry through song. The homeowners would refuse the group entry with a song of their own, and the two groups would go back and forth until, usually, the group would be let inside for refreshment and continued song. The group would include costumes of different kinds, but always the mari lwyd itself, which is created by placing an often decorated horse’s WELSH CHRISTMAS On Page 2

Oneida County Welcomes First Baby of 2024 This year’s First Baby of the Year was a little earlier than expected, being born on press day, January 2 to Kelli and Jeremy McClellan. It shouldn’t have been as much of a surprise as it turned out to be, as last year’s first baby, Cedar Hill, was born exactly one year earlier on Jan 2, 2023. While Lainey Jo McClellan’s due date wasn’t until February, this little one just couldn’t wait to get started, and made her way into the world around 5:00 a.m. the day after New Year. Lainey Jo was born to parents Kelli and Jeremy McClellan. Her grandparents are Casey and Marla McClellan and Jeff and Natalie Smart. She joins brother Emmett (6), brother Stratton (4), and sister Laikyn (18 month). Since Lainey was born right in

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the middle of preparing this week’s paper, a full story catching up with Cedar Hill on her first birthday and introducing the world to Lainey Jo will run next week. Several Malad merchants are once again teaming up to shower the new first baby with gifts. Included in the list of 2024 sponsors are the following: CWC Video, Malad Drive In, Thomas Market, Do It Best Hess Lumber, Subway, Nell J. Redfield Memorial Hospital, K-C Oil & RV Park, NAPA Auto Parts Hess Truck Auto Ag, Central Service Sinclair, Allen Drug and Variety, Oneida Family Dental, Salt Creek Realty, Thomas Electric & Furniture, Edith's Collective, Northern Title Co. of Idaho and The Idaho Enterprise.

An odd car wreck early on New Year’s day in Rochester, New York is being investigated for possible terrorism, though the facts in the case are unclear. What is known is that a Ford Expedition rammed a Mistubishi Outlander that was exiting a parking garage. The Expedition was loaded with barrels of gasoline, and the resulting fire took over 30 minutes to extinguish. Two occupants of the Outlander died at the scene, and five additional people, as well as the driver of the Expedition, were transported to the hospital. The driver is in critical condition, so information is being gathered elsewhere in the meantime

Michigan and Washington on to Championship

The Washington Huskies and the Michigan Wolverines will be heading the College Football Championship game. In Monday’s two semifinals, No. 1 Michigan edged the No. 4 Alabama Crimson Tide in overtime 27-20 in the Rose Bowl while No. 2 Washington defeated the No. 3 Texas Longhorns 37-31 in the Sugar Bowl. Michigan’s overtime victory in the Rose Bowl was only the second time in the bowl’s history it has ended in overtime. The Longhorns nearly completed a potential game winning touchdown pass on the last play of the game, but it was incomplete as the horn sounded. The Championship game will be broadcast on January 8.

Missing hunter recovered from Snake River

A number of local news outlets have reported that the body of 16 year old Jayden Jensen from Pocatello was recovered from the Snake river near the American Falls Reservoir. Jayden disappeared into the river while duck hunting with a group of friends in December. The harsh weather and low temperatures delayed the search, which is now officially concluded. Jayden’s body was located by an underwater drone which was donated anonymously for the search, and physically recovered by the Bingham County Sheriff’s Office.

Lainey Jo McClellan was born early on January 2. Welcome to Oneida County!

INSIDE THE ENTERPRISE Obituaries..............................................Pg.2 Winter Art Show................................................Pg.10 Kids Scoop............................................Pg.7 Year End Photos...................................................Pg. 11 Looking Back........................................Pg.8 Sports................................................................Pg.11-12

Baylor Bean featured on EastIdahoNews.com

Regional news website EastIdahoNews.com featured a story on local student body vice president and three sport athlete Baylor Bean. Bean, who is a familiar face to anyone in Oenida County, is a great ambassador for the community. Congratulations on the much deserved recognition!

The Idaho Enterprise

Happy 99th Birthday to Bertha Hess!

The cabins saw many visitors throughout the weekend.

“Nadolig Cymreig”—A Welsh Christmas continued from page 1

skull to a stick and attaching it to a hood or cloak covering its holder. In Samaria, Victoria, Camilla, and Hannah Anderson played the role of the homeowners, and Caroline Whipple stayed costumed as the mari lwyd. The group sang to visitors, accompanied by the cello. Caroling is another holiday element commonly associated with Welsh custom and tradition. Another room in the cabin was set up with a film of a Welsh version of “Jingle Bells,” which is called “Ting-a-ling.” The song may seem simple, but as Travis Whipple explained, “just try to get it out of your head the rest of the day.” Moving through the cabins set up for the Nadolig Cymreig, guests would next find Alivia Waldron with a video presentation of Welsh Christmas traditions, recounting many of the sights on display in Samaria, as well as some additional ones that may be added down the road. The importance of song was emphasized, and indeed was present through the tour. Firepits, a common sight in Christmas traditions, invoked the bonfires around which communities gathered during communal celebrations, marked the path from the cabins to the wassail. In addition to providing welcome warmth and lighting the way, one of these fires also included materials to fashion an ornament from tin, in recognition of mining’s connection to Wales. Toffee Evening, or “Noson Gyflaith,” refers to the practice of visiting homes during the holiday weeks for food, games, storytelling, and toffee making. Tammy Benson and others were stationed in the kitchen cabin to distribute taffy and tell stories. The kitchen served as the primary cooking locations for numerous family members over the years it was in use, and some of that legacy remains in the warm and cozy gathering place, just perfect for a winter’s tale. The song or story that was told to visitors was rotated throughout the weekend, but one selection was a reading of “Taffy was a Welshman.” The poem is a traditional English nursery rhyme that was most popular between the eighteenth and twentieth centuries, and was most often sung by English children in counties bordering Wales. While the poem itself is a little deprecatory of the Welsh, the name “Taffy” was often used by the English to refer to someone from Wales in a neutral way, in a similar way to the use of “Jerry” for Germans in the United States during the same time period. In any case, the

Oneida County Military Veterans Book An additional 100 copies of the Oneida County Military Veterans Book came in just before Christmas. If you ordered one or would like to buy one, please contact Kay Caldwell (208-766-4014 or 208251-8878) before January 30. C Y

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Tammy Benson told stories and handed out traditional toffee.

poem is a good example of the relations between England and Wales in the nineteenth century when many of Malad’s founders immigrated to this country. Taffy was a Welshman, Taffy was a thief; Taffy came to my house and stole a leg of beef; I went to Taffy’s house, Taffy was in bed; I took the leg of meat and hit him on the head.

Long time resident of Malad, Bertha Hess, will be celebrating her 99th birthday on January 8, 2024. She now resides at Maple Springs Assisted Living Center in Brigham City, Utah. She is married to the late Melvin Hess, who passed away on December 4, 2003. They are the parents of Cheryle (Wayne) Shepherd, Wendy (Ed) Jones, Ronda (Jared) Crowther, and Brad (Wendy) Hess. We, as her family, want her to know what an amazing lady she is to us as a mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and now great great grandmother. She has been a shining example to all of us. Happy Birthday, Mom!! Feel free to stop by for a visit with her, or feel free to give her a phone call.

BOY SCOUTS

Pictured are grandparents Susan Douglass and Richard Cammack, parents Amanda and Randall Cammack, Eagle Scout Xander Cammack, brother Randon Cammack, and grandparents Trudy and Scott McMurtrey.

Xander Cammack received his Eagle Scouts award on Friday, December 22. His Eagle Scout project involved landscaping at the Samaria Heritage Park. It took a total of 276

hours, and involved 30 volunteers. Xander is a senior at Bear River High School and enjoys welding and the outdoors.

Taffy was a Welshman, Taffy was a thief; Taffy came to my house and stole a piece of beef; I went to Taffy’s house, Taffy wasn’t in; I jumped on his Sunday hat and poked it with a pin. Taffy was a Welshman, Taffy was a sham; Taffy came to my house and stole a piece of lamb; I went to Taffy’s house, Taffy was away; I stuffed his socks with sawdust and filled his shoes with clay. Taffy was a Welshman, Taffy was a cheat; Taffy came to my house and stole a piece of meat; I went to Taffy’s house, Taffy was not there; I hung his coat and trousers to roast before the fire!” The tour ended with wassail, a traditional hot drink made from fruit juices and spices. Cherrie Higley met visitors at the end of the tour to provide a warming mug of wassail or hot chocolate, a great tradition in any culture! The Nadolig Cymreig weekend was sponsored by the Oxford Peak Arts Council, Ed Thorpe and the Malad Valley Dental Clinic, Hess Pumice/ Hess NAPA, Kenneth Tooke of Northwestern Mutual, Oneida Family Dental, Hess Lumber, ATC Communications, Nell J. Redfield Memorial Hospital, Thomas Market, Nielsen Plumbing, LLC, as well as a number of volunteers and supporters. Luke Waldron expressed his hope that the event would continue to grow over the next years, and maintain the important connection to Welsh history that marks many of the efforts of the Heritage Square project.

Malad's Ag department has received grant money to add to the welding certification program.

Welding Program at MHS

The Malad High School Ag department has experienced significant enrollment growth over the past 2 years. With the implementation of welding certification opportunities offered to all students, students are graduating ready to advance in college or career-ready in welding skills. The Ag department has been working hard to keep up with equipment and supply demands for the shop. With the overall demand for classes offered in the shop, we have increased our shop booth numbers, personal protective equipment, and welding machines thanks to several grants. The Ag Welding program has received $53,400 in grant money in

2022 and 2023. In efforts to keep up with industry standards and get our students ready to join the workforce, five new Millermatic welders have been purchased to help accommodate for the increase in class size, and a grant was received to purchase a CNC plasma Table. Malad High School Ag Welding program is growing thanks to the continuous support and interest of students, families, the FFA, and the community. The program hopes to continue to grow and offer as many opportunities to students as possible, please reach out to Mrs.Evans at Malad High School with any questions or to find out more about how you can support the growth!

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OBITUARY

Gary Lynn Hill

June 26, 1939 - December 25, 2023

Gary Lynn Hill, 84, of St. John, Idaho passed away at his home on December 25, 2023, surrounded by family. Gary was born on June 26, 1939, to Matthew Hill and Edna Croney Hill. He was the second of eight children and grew up on the family ranch in Elkhorn Idaho. He graduated in 1957 from Malad High School where he was active in FFA, boxing, and general mayhem. After graduation he went to school in Spokane, WA learning to load airplanes. He was too young to be hired by the airlines, so he tried out a number of other careers. He worked for Standard Oil company, for a ski resort in Sun Valley, learned to cut meat at the Mill Stream Grocery, worked in construction, worked at Thiokol, and owned a meat packing plant in Brigham City, Utah. In 1979 he returned home to the Malad valley where his heart always wanted to be, and where he was able to do what he loved best. Gary met his future wife, Kathryn, at the wedding of their good friends, Saundra and Elbert Hubbard. When Saundra threw her bouquet it landed in Kathryn’s lap. Gary walked over to her, put his arm around her and said, “Let’s go to Nevada and make this come true.” Instead they went bowling, but were an item ever since. They were married eight months later on December 29, 1960. Just a few more days and they would have made it to their 63rd wedding anniversary. Gary was notorious for working long, hard hours, way past the time everyone else was ready to be done for the day. When he had time off from a job he would just go out and find another one to fill the time. Following the death of his father, Gary and Kathryn made the decision to move back to Idaho and buy the family ranch from his mother. This was a big move for everyone, and was, in many ways, the best thing for the whole family. Dad was lucky to have sons who had already learned a lot about working on a ranch and they went right to work with him. For many years he was the range rider for the Pleasant View Cattle Association. It was a lot of work and frustrating much of the time, but he loved being in the “West Hills” making sure the cattle had water. In lat-

Gary Lynn Hill

er years he worked as a crop adjuster and enjoyed getting to know farmers and ranchers all over Idaho and Utah. Gary always had a herd of cows to keep him busy and every Autumn he would butcher several to make sure all of the family had a freezer full of beef. Some of our best family memories are of being up half the night helping cut and wrap meat with him. Gary is survived by his wife of (nearly!) 63 years, Kathryn and their six children, Dan, Ken (Teri), Curt (Debbie), Marty (Jayme), Tricia (Scott), and Vance (Shannon); Grandchildren: Cecilee, Natalie, Theron, Nicole, Allie, Savanna, Aubrie, Chelsie, Hailey, Mathew, Cade, Mitch, Ryan, Zach, Christopher, Alexandra, Seth, Porter, and Lyla, as well as a horde of great grandchildren. Gary is also survived by his brother, Steve (Thel) Hill, and sisters Teri (Ed) Ahrens, Tammy (James) Slagowski, and numerous nieces, nephews, and their families. Gary is preceded in death by his parents, Matthew Hill and Edna Croney Hill; two brothers, Robert (Bob), Kenneth, and two sisters, Kaye and Colleen (Coke). A heartfelt thank you to the hospice nurses for their compassion, expert care, and for going above and beyond for our dad. Funeral services were held at the Malad Stake Center on Wednesday, January 3rd at 1 o’clock in the afternoon for family and friends. A viewing was held prior to the service starting at 11:30 a.m. Interment, St. John Cemetery

April 23, 1951 - December 23, 2023

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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 12/10 to 12/30, the Sheriff’s Office investigated 91 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.

Sunday, December 10, 2023

Richard Bryan Potter (Bobby) Born Ogden, Utah April 23, 1951, to John D & Maisey Sandall Potter He passed away December 23 in his home in Malad Idaho surrounded by his family. Richard was raised in Farmington Utah on the family ranch, Potter Brothers Herefords. He graduated from Davis High School in 1969, attending Weber State University for a short amount of time. Richard married his high school sweetheart Geraldine Kilfoyle on June 19, 1970. They were later solemnized in the Ogden temple. They made their home across the street from his parents, continuing the legacy his grandfather began of a cattleman and his family. Richard and Gerri were blessed with two sons, Bryan and Brance. In raising his boys, he enjoyed working alongside them and supported their interests. He enjoyed his time working in his calling with the scouts, as well as his time serving on the Farmington irrigation board. Richard worked alongside his father John and and later his brother after David’s retirement. He spent countless hours and miles in his pickups (which numbered many). Travelling between ranch properties, managing duties, and making deals. Of course, visiting people along the way. Richard especially looked forwarded to the yearly sale of the calves at Producers Livestock in Greeley Colorado. After selling the ground in Farmington in 1999, Richard and Gerri moved to the ranch in Malad, but he always considered Farmington his home. Richard was a colorful storyteller with a clever sense of humor. If he found a friend, new or old he could be delayed B.S.’ing for hours. Once he acquired a cellphone it was in constant use. He easily made friends from acquaintances through his abilities to remember names, events, and relation-

The Idaho Enterprise

• 13:19 Animal Call. Loose cow with unknown tags • 13:25 Traffic Accident Reported • 16:44 Civil Call • 17:39 Disturbance Reported. Reckless driving • 18:12 Animal Call. Loose cow • 19:43 Alarm Reported

Monday, December 11, 2023

• 06:26 Slide-off Reported • 13:23 Traffic Accident. Fender bender with no injuries • 14:27 Animal Call. Loose dog. Code Enforcement called • 19:32 Disturbance Reported

Tuesday, December 12, 2023

• 08:13 Suspicious Circumstance Reported • 09:32 Prisoner Transfer out of county • 14:50 Traffic Hazard • 15:56 Civil Call • 18:31 Welfare Check

Wednesday, December 13, 2023

• 10:45 Property Damage Reported. Snow plows hitting mailbox • 12:58 Welfare Check • 19:41 Animal Call. Loose cows • 21:16 Traffic Accident. Deer struck by car

ships. Bob had a great interest in his family ancestry with an ability to recall those details. He had a giving nature and often gave to those he felt needed it. He found comfort and solace in music. When Bob found something interesting, he enjoyed learning more about it and was excited to share with others. Bob has given his family many stories, sayings, and lessons learned. He was proud of Potter Ranches legacy and future. He leaves behind his GiGi of 53 years, two sons Bryan (Donna) Brance (Michelle). Grandchildren Chet (Cierra), Kallie (James), Maisey, Jace, Ayden, and Dutch. Two great grandchildren Monty and Haizley. Preceded in death by his parents John & Maisey. Survived by John David Potter. A special thanks to Hands of Hope hospice care, for their many hours of care. Funeral Services were held Tuesday, January 2nd. Viewing from 10-11. service following. At Horsely Funeral Home. Internment, Farmington City Cemetery.

Wednesday, December 20, 2023

• 04:15 Traffic Complaint • 10:15 Sex Offense Reported • 11:24 Sex Offense Reported • 16:34 Bus Violation • 17:53 Traffic Accident. Deer struck • 18:41 Animal Call. Dog bite • 22:17 Suspicious Person Reported • 23:22 Animal Call. Dog bite

Thursday, December 21, 2023

• 02:30 Medical Emergency • 13:48 Civil Call • 13:49 Civil Call • 13:50 Civil Call • 14:23 Prisoner Transfer out of county • 20:58 Traffic Accident • 21:35 Citizen Assist

Friday, December 22, 2023

• 05:14 DUI • 09:45 Juvenile Problem Reported • 12:05 Criminal Mischief Reported • 14:18 Animal Call

Saturday, December 23, 2023

• 00:17 Welfare Check • 19:36 Disturbance Reported

Sunday, December 24, 2023

• 01:05 DUI • 18:54 Alarm Reported • 20:24 Disturbance Reported. Possible gunshots or fireworks • 23:59 Traffic Complaint

Monday, December 25, 2023 • 15:52 Agency Assist • 19:51 Disturbance Reported

Tuesday, December 26, 2023 • 19:51 Disturbance Reported

Thursday, December 14, 2023

Wednesday, December 27, 2023

Friday, December 15, 2023

Thursday, December 28, 2023

• 08:41 Welfare Check • 13:12 Civil Call • 18:41 Agency Assist. Warrant served • 21:24 Motorist Assist. Tow truck called for stranded motorist • 14:10 Citizen Assist • 14:41 Information Report • 16:54 Traffic Complaint. Possible DUI • 18:47 Traffic Complaint. I-15 • 21:39 Agency Assist

Saturday, December 16, 2023

• 00:20 Motorist Assist • 10:29 Traffic Accident. No injuries • 14:11 Information Report • 16:53 Violation of Court Order Reported • 20:07 Suspicious Circumstance. Shoplifting reported

Sunday, December 17, 2023

Richard Bryan Potter (Bobby)

• 15:35 Welfare Check • 15:55 civil Call

• 07:27 Medical Emergency • 11:12 Traffic Complaint • 16:58 911 Call. Situation Unknown • 18:07 Welfare Check • 18:21 Agency Assist • 22:31 Traffic Complaint. Erratic driving

Monday, December 18, 2023

• 18:04 Animal Call. Loose cow with unknown brand. Brand inspector contacted

Tuesday, December 19, 2023

• 10:45 Property Damage. Damage to fence • 13:34 Suspicious Person Reported • 15:16 Welfare Check. Concern for pedestrian on highway

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, CDCES, your name and phone number at pamela.mills@oneidahospital.com

• 08:36 Animal Call. Dog hit by vehicle • 09:54 RSOF Verification • 13:26 Civil Call • 14:10 Welfare Check • 19:23 Distrubance Reported • 09:50 Animal Call. Dog destroying mail • 11:08 Medical Emergency • 12:33 Animal Call. Dog bite • 14:50 Ordinance Violation • 17:50 Disturbance Reported • 19:04 Mental Health Transport

Friday, December 29, 2023

• 13:00 Citizen Assist • 16:51 Disturbance Reported • 17:17 Animal Call. Loose wiener dogs • 20:18 Agency Asist. Deer struck by car

Saturday, December 30, 2023 • 04:29 Citizen Assist • 07:10 Traffic Accident. struck by car • 19:26 Traffic Accident

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Oneida School District (IHLA) Request for Proposal Oneida School District is posting a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the purpose of identifying educational service providers to support Idaho Home Learning Academy (IHLA) virtual charter school. IHLA serves students across the State of Idaho. Proposals are selected based on specialties and unique qualities of individual programs which give IHLA students greater breadth of choice. Complete RFP posted at: https:// www.oneidaschooldistrict.org/ page/bid-invitations RFP Due Date: January 11, 2024 – 12:00 noon Proposal Opening: January 11, 2024 – 12:00 noon – IHLA Offices (195 S 300 E, Malad City, Idaho) – No immediate decision will be rendered. Refer to RFP for further clarifications on the process. Call (208) 534-6080 if you have any problems accessing the RFP on our website.

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The Idaho Enterprise

January 4, 2024

Oneida County First Baby Contest Contest rules: The lucky Oneida County First Baby of 2024 and his or her parents will be awarded gifts by business shown below. The 2024 title will be awarded to the first baby born to parents who are bona fide Oneida County residents at the time if birth. The baby may be born at any hospital. Students living in other cities at the time of the birth will not be included in the contest, only parents actually residing in Oneida County are eligible. Proof of residency may be required. The parent(s) must provide the following information to The Idaho Enterprise as soon after the happy event as possible: Names and address of parents, place, date and time of birth, name of baby, gender, weight and length at birth. Coupons for the first baby will expire 3 months after the birth.

Thomas Market A Case of Baby Food

$10 Gift Certificate for Mom or Dad

K-C Oil & RV Park

Hess Lumber

Gift For Baby

NAPA Auto Parts Hess Truck Auto Ag

Diapers For Baby

$20 Gift Certificate For Mom & Dad

Central Service Sinclair

The Idaho Enterprise

CWC Video

Allen Drug

One Year Subscription

Gift Bag

Baby Necessities Gift Basket

Oneida Family Dental

Edith's Collective

Thomas Electric & Furniture

Gift for Baby

Northern Title Co. of Ida

12-Pack of Pop for Mom & Dad

Diapers For Baby

$50 Gift Certificate to NAPA For Mom & Dad

Oral B Electric Toothbrush

SCHOOL MENU

Malad Elementary Breakfast Monday, January 8 - Cereal Assortment, Breakfast on a Stick, Fruit, Juice/Milk Tuesday, January 9 - Cereal Assortment, Honey Bun, Fruit, Juice/ Milk Wednesday, January 10 - Cereal Assortment, Mini Pancakes, Fruit, Juice/Milk Thursday, January 11 - Cereal Assortment, Breakfast Bar, Fruit, Juice/ Milk

Malad High Breakfast Monday, January 8 - Cereal Assortment, Apple Bites, Fruit, Juice/ Milk Tuesday, January 9 - Cereal Assortment, Max Pancake, Fruit, Juice/ Milk Wednesday, January 10 - Cereal Assortment, Breakfast on a Stick, Fruit, Juice/Milk Thursday, January 11 - Cereal Assortment, Morning Round, Fruit, Juice/Milk

Malad Middle Breakfast Monday, January 8 - Cereal Assortment, Apple Bites, Fruit, Juice/ Milk Tuesday, January 9 - Cereal Assortment, Max Pancake, Fruit, Juice/ Milk Wednesday, January 10 - Cereal Assortment, Breakfast on a Stick, Fruit, Juice/Milk Thursday, January 11 - Cereal Assortment, Morning Round, Fruit, Juice/Milk

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

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Two 6-inch combo meals to help mother & father maintain healthy lifestyle

Nell J. Redfield Memorial Hospital

Salt Creek Realty

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Malad Elementary Lunch Monday, January 8 – Burrito, Cheesy Refried Beans, Food Choice – Corn or Fruit Cocktail Tuesday, January 9 – Popcorn Chicken Bowl, Breadstick, Food Choice – Celery Sticks or Mandarin Oranges Wednesday, January 10 – Breakfast Scramble, Waffle. Food Choice

Gift Crate

– Carrot Sticks or Peaches Thursday, January 11 – Hot Ham & Cheese on a Bun, Chips, Food Choice – Peas or Apple Malad Middle Lunch Monday, January 8 – Nachos w/ Beef, Salad Bar, Food Choice – Carrot Sticks or Fruit Cocktail Tuesday, January 9 – Popcorn Chicken Bowl, Breadstick, Salad Bar, Food Choice – Green Beans or Applesauce Wednesday, January 10 – Ham & Cheese Ripper, Baked Fries, Salad Bar, Food Choice – Celery Sticks or Mandarin Oranges Thursday, January 11 – Chicken Cordon Bleu, Baby Bakers, Salad Bar, Food Choice – Corn or Grapes Malad High Lunch Monday, January 8 – Nachos w/ Beef, Salad Bar, Food Choice – Carrot Sticks or Fruit Cocktail Tuesday, January 9 – Popcorn Chicken Bowl, Breadstick, Salad

Malad Drive In

Gift for Baby

Bar, Food Choice – Green Beans or Applesauce Wednesday, January 10 – Ham & Cheese Ripper, Baked Fries, Salad Bar, Food Choice – Celery Sticks or Mandarin Oranges Thursday, January 11 – Chicken Cordon Bleu, Baby Bakers, Salad Bar, Food Choice – Corn or Grapes

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

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January 4, 2024

Grandparents Only

ON THIS DAY

Not recommended for parents or kids By Gramma Dot I’m a homebody. I’ve started liking a spot of herbal tea every morning and my slippers spend more time on my feet than my shoes do. I just need to work on the cuteness, and you could call me Mary Engelbreit. When we spent three years in Georgia it was not an easy transition leaving arid Idaho for lush Georgia. Georgia had vegetation everywhere that was too tall to see over and too thick to see around. There were no mountains to give you perspective and no sagebrush to keep you comfortable. There were, however, Southern women and macaroni and cheese. The Southern women saved me more than once. Our neighborhood was made up of an entry road with three cul-de-sacs branching off with no through street. So, everyone that showed up usually belonged. There were about 25 homes all told and this is where I learned Southern hospitality is real. The first month, I was invited to Pokeno night, and the ladies were quite surprised when I showed up. We had a good time and they started right then helping me with my Southern accent, “Ah, honey, you want to fit in.” I’m not sure I ever did, but they tried. Another example of the goodness of Southern women happened about every week when I would do my grocery shopping. If I needed help,

Malad Senior Citizens’ Menu

Every meal served with Juice/Milk/ Coffee Jan 5 - Navajo Tacos, Fruit Salad, Dessert Jan 10 - Birthday Dinner, Swiss Steak, Mashed Potatoes, Broccoli, Rolls, Dessert

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which was quite often, I would find the largest ‘Sista’ in eye shot and explain my dilemma and she would see to it that I had the best brand of grits on the shelf or whatever it was I was looking for. I learned all I needed to do was ask. Brent and I traveled the area every six weeks and often took Mama Johnson down in Cordele a fivepound bag of macaroni along with butter, cream, and cheese so she could make mac and cheese for her missionaries. Mama Johnson was 90+ and had a collie that was going bald. The dog (I have forgotten his name) took good care of Mama Johnson. He would not let anyone near her unless they had on a white shirt and tie. I stuck close to Brent when we made our delivery. Southern women were much more friendly than Southern dogs. It was worth facing the dog though because Mama Johnson’s mac and cheese contributed to the overall well-being of those missionaries and that helped make my job easier. I learned every area had their comfort food. So, if you are one of those people who love home, but on occasion must venture out, just remember help is always there in the form of good people and good food. Make sure you enjoy both! It’s a Good Life.

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1725 Columbia University founded, as Kings College (NYC)

1847 Samuel Colt sells his first revolver pistol to the United States government 1863 Four wheeled roller skates patented by James Plimpton in New York 1865 New York Stock Exchange opens its first permanent headquarters at 10-12 Broad St, near Wall

Street in New York City 1885 Dr. William Grant of Iowa, performs first appendectomy in America on Mary Gartside, aged 22

1957 "Blondie" situation comedy premiers on NBC TV (later on CBS)

1958 NZ team led by Edmund Hillary reaches the South Pole, the first to reach the Pole overland using motor vehicles and the first since Amundsen in 1911 and Scott in 1912

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CITY COUNCIL MEETING 12/13

Jon Farrell—JUB

John Farrell spoke to the council about grant opportunities for the city. In his capacity with JUB Engineering, John Farrell works with the city to secure and execute grants for city improvement. A matching grant for around $225K for water meters is available. The council’s approval is needed to submit an application for the grant. This Water Smart grant, as well as a reapplication for the DEQ available funds were discussed. Councilman Tyrell Neal questioned whether meters were the highest priority as far as the water system goes. He cited other needs as more pressing, including a new well, looping the lines, etc. Farrell mentioned that the meters would allow for better billing and management of the water supply. City Superintendent Tyler Webster stated that the in-place system turbines were old enough that they were not fully accurately reading water usage. Councilman Lance Tripp agreed with Councilman Neal about the priority, but acknowledged that it would have to be taken care of at some point. Neal expressed that he also felt uncomfortable about passing on any fees associated with the meter reading to customers as part of the water bill. John Farrell mentioned that better metering could lead to better water conservation. The need to open a new well was discussed. The city can transfer water rights from an unused well to a new one, and may pursue such an avenue in the future of the project. The DEQ letter of interest is due Jan 12. It doesn’t create any obligation to the city, should it choose to turn down any loans provided by DEQ. The city council approved sending the Letter of Interest.

Camille Miller, Forsgren

Camille Miller from Forsgren spoke to the council about adding a lead and copper survey to the DEQ letter of interest. She presented a summary of the grants that tie into the STP rural grant. This primarily regards the Bannock street project. A FEMA grant covers additional piping and a detention basin for water runoff at a 25% match from the city, which can include inkind contributions. The TAP grant covers sidewalks from 300 W to the railroad tracks, including curb and gutter, storm sewer pipes and a catch basin. The project is scheduled to begin in 2025. The STP Rural grant 2 covers roadway reconstruction for TAP grant extension from 300 W to 500 W.

A Forest Service Grant, recently approved at a 1 million dollar level, can be used to plant trees and treat storm water within the next 5 years. An ITD awarded for 2 million is also an option, which must be spent by Nov 2024, but it duplicates STP Rural grant 2. The TAP grant can be moved up to 2024. This will most likely result in the west portion of the road being completed before the main portion. The alternative is to cut into the roadway after it is placed in order to install the sewer line and curbing. The council, in other words, was in a position of trying to figure out the most efficient and cost-effective way to complete the project in the quickest timeframe possible. Considering that the council was required to officially approve the decision to take the ITD grant soon, the council felt that using that grant first would be the best strategy, leading to beginning the project on the west side. Tyrell Neal motioned to use the TAP grant and ITD grant to begin construction on the west end of the planned construction. The motion passed. Miller requested that the council authorize the mayor to sign the design plans for the project when they are completed. Miller presented the city council with a Christmas gift bucket.

Bracken Degn—Security system

Councilman Lance Tripp discussed a plan to install security cameras for the pickleball court. Bracken Degn presented some of the options for camera setups for consideration. He presented a hybrid/cloud model, which records to the cloud, although it also maintains an internal storage for camera data. The system is produced by the company Verkada. The security package includes unlimited users, easily added multiple sites, web interface, 10 year warranty on cameras, plug n play functionality, person and vehicle tracking, facial recognition, smart motion alert, alerts to specific users based on situation, and other features. The cloud data requires a license, and the internal storage for cameras have 30, 60, 90 day options. Tyrell Neal suggested putting together a plan for the next meeting and clarifying exactly what the city would like to purchase for video security. The security is seen as a necessary response to vandalism and asset protection within the city. Several graf-

fiti and property damage cases over the last year were seen as situations that could have been more quickly resolved with the assistance of security camera coverage. The cloud based system would also allow for recorded information that could be pulled by law enforcement after the fact for a much longer period of time. The setup would allow for the addition of further cameras in locations that were deemed necessary. A window of the Oneida County Pioneer Museum was recently broken by a bottle, for instance, which would have been caught be a camera mounted in the downtown area. Additional cameras can easily be integrated into the network when needed.

Sheriff Contract

The city’s contract for service with the sheriff’s department was discussed. It was approved for 290K. The figure represents a decrease in the overall contract, as some of those funds were used to hire John Christophersen as the city’s Code Enforcement Officer, whose enforcement duties allow him to focus on ordinance issues, and the sheriff’s office to focus on traffic patrol, criminal investigation, administration, and emergency response. Over the course of Christophersen’s tenure, which began this fall, he has found himself busy dealing with animal code issues, nuisance complaints, weed and property management issues, and other projects. Calls to the Oneida County dispatchers are routed to Christophersen in cases where such is deemed to be the most efficient response protocol.

Idaho Community Forestry Program Agreement

The program carries no cost to the city. Gary Bates is the representative. The Community forestry program serves to promote the maintenance and growth of trees in municipalities. A motion to approve it was passed.

Impact Zone Ordinance

The Impact Zone map, which was recently approved by the county commission, was presented to the city council for approval. The ordinance’s first two readings were waived, as all those present were familiar with the ordinance due to the year long discussion concerning it, and having worked on the ordinance and attended a public hearing on it. The ordinance itself was approved unanimously by the council. Ordinance 2023-11-01, which is a county ordinance, was approved by the city.

New Ideas for the New Year By Allison Eliason

January 2024. We flip the calendar from December to January to not only start a new month but a whole new year. It instigates a whole cascade of ads, recommendations, and unsolicited advice on how to make this year “your year.” The phrase “New Year, New You” is quoted more times than we can count as influencers across the various social media platforms inspire us to become the best version of ourselves. Now don’t get me wrong, the start of a new year is a great time to make changes, but not if you are simply jumping on the New Year’s Resolu-

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tion bandwagon because everyone else is doing it. Setting goals to please someone else seems pretty counter intuitive. If you or your operation are hoping for a better year and wanting to be intentional with some changes, here are some things you should consider as you make your goals. First, the agriculture industry has never been more unique or primed for new opportunities. I don’t know that there is any other sort industry that is using new innovation and technology side by side with traditional methods that have been used for centuries. What this means is that you don’t have to let go of those practices that you know are working for you simply because new ones are coming on. On our operation, we still rope and drag on the range to brand because it works and it works well. Using a calf table to brand would require a complete overhaul to our operation that would require more cost and hassle to bring about the same results. It just isn’t worth it, so we stick with what has been done for generations. On the other hand, we do most of our farmwork on autopilot with new GPS guided precision equipment to make the work more efficient and more productive. With these changes we have reduced wear and tear on the equipment and personnel, along with reduced fuel and seed use with the same or better coverage. It’s an advancement that has been totally worth it. When you are looking to make changes to utilize new ideas or new

technology, be sure that it really fits into your operation and goals. As you start to implement changes in your operation, make sure you have an end in mind of what you are trying to accomplish. If you are wanting to add in new genetics to your herd, don’t just choose the hot new sire because that is what the market is driving you towards. Are you trying to bring more size to your weaning weights? Are you looking to have more maternal power? Do you need something that will be a little more hardy? Know what you want first, and then you will be able to make more lasting choices. There are all sorts of consultants that will happily lend advice as you develop your operation in new ways, especially if that means that you will buy their products or services. Naturally, they should know more about whatever it is they are trying to sell you on, but just be sure that they don’t steam roll you in the process. It is your operation and you get to make the decisions regardless of how they might think they can change things overnight. With the ever growing resources available in the agriculture industry, there is no limit to what your operation can do and accomplish. There is no one right way to do it all, and you should never limit yourself to fit into what you might think is the “right way.” Every operation should tailor their systems and plans to their own strengths and abilities. Implementing changes can take

January 4, 2024

Liquor Sales on Sunday 12/31

Because New Years Eve falls on Sunday this year, an exemption to the restriction on liquor sales for Sunday was requested. Malad’s liquor laws allow for the dispensing of beer and wine on Sundays, but not spirits. The exemption allows for a one-time allowance for liquor sales. The Chat n’ Chew and Hubcap were approved by resolution 2023-12-13.

July 4th band

Mayor Hawkins reported that Harry Sherman will be available on Friday the 5th of July. The council discussed moving the street dance to Friday, rather than the usual Wednesday. Over the last several years, the street dance has followed the kids’ parade and the first night of musical events and Malad’s Got Talent. Due to July 5 landing on Friday, the council felt that moving the 4th activities into the weekend might allow for greater participation.

Fuller and Fuller

Fuller and Fuller presented a contract for legal services to city for around $1800/month. The mayor asked for a reduction to $1500/mo, for a 6 month appraisal period to determine whether the rate was equitable and the situation was tenable moving forward. The contract will be discussed and re-examined at next month’s meeting.

PZ Report

Jody Farr was approved for a position on the Planning and Zoning board. Chair Shelly Williams asked the council whether the city needed an ordinance to cover short term rentals, similar to AirBnB and other temporary occupation options. Williams reported that there were 5 such homes in Malad that she was aware of, and at least that many out in the county. Williams also asked whether an ordinance covering “Tiny Homes” was necessary. Some wording will be added regarding those structures, after the council has had a chance to determine what restrictions they felt were necessary.

Business License

Just for Fun, a toy store downtown recently opened by Bryan Lyons was granted a business license, as was Sunflower Gourmet Foods, a home bakery.

time, especially when seeing the results are weeks and months and years down the road. Giving time to see the true outcomes of new ideas is a crucial part of making changes. Rushing results will make your previous efforts for naught, and you don’t have time to waste like that. Be intentional with your changes and patient for the end results that will come of your hard work. Whether the changes you want to make on your operation are large scale or just small things you want to change in your own work habits, make it about what is truly best for you. I wish someone would have told me that there wasn’t one way to be a good cowgirl or ranch hand or farmwife. I spent too much time worrying about if my way was punchy enough to please all the onlookers I was sure had opinions about my work. Those thoughts still creep in once in a while, but now I try to focus on doing the work the best way I can because that is really all I can do. Taking on a new year may be a great time to implement some new changes to your work, whether it is to your operation as a whole or to just your everyday habit. But as you set goals or take on new ideas, remember that the best changes you can make are those that you intentionally set because you want them and will fit within the growth you want to see, not because it fits someone else’s ideals or is the newest innovation.

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Big and white, fluffy and furry, these are adjectives that describe a polar bear! Can you think of other adjectives that would describe this animal? Polar bears love fish! How many fish can you catch on this page?

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Each hair shaft is transparent with a hollow core that scatters and reflects visible light, much like what happens with ice and snow, giving it a bright white appearance.

Polar bears live on ice near the North Pole in the Arctic, which is covered in ice and surrounded by very cold water. But that doesn’t bother a polar bear. In each box, write the letter that comes before the letter at the bottom of each box to find a couple of cool ways these fluffy fellows stay warm.

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In January, the average temperature in the Arctic ranges from a chilly 0°C to -34°C (32°F to -40°F).

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Very Special Fur

Polar bears have two types of fur: long oily guard hairs and short insulating hairs.

dense, short fur

The long, oily guard hairs are tiny, hollow tubes that trap warmth and hold it close to the skin. Their oily surface keeps polar bears dry.

Polar bear paws can grow to be 12 inches across (31 centimeters) and help distribute weight when treading on thin ice.

Black footpads on the bottom of each paw are covered by small, soft bumps known as papillae. Papillae grip the ice and keep the bear from slipping. Tufts of fur between their toes and footpads may help with purchase as well as can their claws.

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Under the guard hairs is a layer of dense, short, soft hairs that trap heat close to the skin, like thermal underwear.

When swimming, their broad forepaws act like large paddles and the hind paws serve as rudders for steering.

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LOOKING BACK

The Idaho Enterprise

January 4, 2024

5 YEARS AGO (2019)

Four wise men were chosen to predict the future for Oneida County for 2019. Those chosen are Commissioner-elect Bill Lewis, Oneida School District Superintendent Dr. rich Moore, Malad High School Student Body President Drayker Shulz and Malad City businessman and volunteer fireman Geoff Green. The following are three predictions of each of the wise men. Commissioner-elect Bill Lewis: 1. Citizens of Oneida County will continue to be generous in volunteering and giving to those in need 2. The City of Malad will add a stoplight as more drivers (young and old) take to the road. 3. Someone will get a clear photograph of Big Foot in Oneida County to prove his existence. Oneida School District Superintendent Dr. Rich Moore: 1. The ISAT scores for all our schools will increase over last year. 2. The Malad High School varsity football team will have a very successful and winning season. 3. We will have an above normal rainfall in April. MHS Student Body President Drayker Shulz: 1. Malad Football will have a better year than the 2018 season. 2. A new business will move into Malad. 3. The Saints will win the Super Bowl. Malad City Businessman and Volunteer Fireman Geoff Green: 1. I predict that the New Orleans Saints will win the Super Bowl, sorry Ram fans and that my Rockies will make it past the first round of the playoffs. 2. I predict the the Malad Fire Department will not lose a single car frame on any of the freeway fires they get called to and they will put on the best firework show the county has ever seen. 3. I predict that a local resident will win at least a $100,000 jackpot on the

45 YEARS AGO (1979) Local dog sledder Gary Jacobson harnessed a Siberian Husky in the lead position in preparation for a practice run. The lead dog acts as the control animal and responds to verbal commands.

lottery. I also predict Joan and Kris won't ask for my predictions next year!

10 YEARS AGO (2014)

Malad’s first baby of 2013, Megan Jann Moss, will soon be relinquishing her title to the 2014 first baby born to Oneida County residents. Performing at the Presbyterian Church Christmas concerts were the following: Scott Treasure, Ernest Palmer, Michelle Detwiler, Jason Detwiler, Annah Detwiler, Seth Rogers, Josiah Detwiler and Stephen Craig Puterbaugh. The modern library we have now has come a long way since the first library, incorporated as the Malad Public Library Association on December 26, 2014. That library was housed in a small room on the second floor of the Co-op building with Miss Elizabeth McDougle, a schoolteacher, serving as part-time librarian. The Malad Elementary Christmas

The City of Malad reminds all residents to keep a small stream of water running to help prevent frozen pipes.

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65 YEARS AGO (1959) Shown above are the returning lettermen on the Malad High School 1958 Fifth District championship wrestling team. David Edwards, district champion, placed second in the state contest. They are, left to right, back row: Joe L. Williams, Brent Bastian, Gary Neal Hughes, Andy Anderson, David Edwards, Ned Lewis, Did Showell; front row: Lowell Hubbard, Bert Smith, Kenneth Goddard, Bobby Thomas, Tommy Davis and Terry Madsen.

Performance for 2013 was a break from tradition for the students at Malad Elementary. This year, for their performance, the students presented a musical title “Emma’s Gift.” The Malad High School Dragons finished in third place in the Malad Invitational Wrestling Tournament. Sixteen teams competed. The tournament was held at Malad High School on December 20 and 21. The Malad High School Junior Varsity and C boys’ basketball teams earned wins against American Falls in Malad on December 18. The JV Team also defeated Firth on December 21. The JV team is undefeated.

15 YEARS AGO (2009)

Ray Davis was named 2008 Fireman of the Year during the Malad Volunteer Firemen’s annual banquet held on December 20, prior to the annual Firemen’s Ball. The annual award is voted on by the Firemen. Last year’s recipient and this year’s Fire Chief Geoff Green made the presentation. The Rick Griffiths home was awarded first place honors in the 2008 Christmas Lighting Contest sponsored by the Malad Chamber of Commerce. Second place went to Farrel and Eileen Williams, and third place to Jim and Doreen Mansfield. The “Spirit of Christmas’ commercial winner was given to Ireland Bank. The Seventh Grade Boys’ Basketball team, coached by Clair Neal and Dean Larkin, claimed the top prize at the Malad Jam for the third year in a row. This year’s team included: Brody Hubbard, Brett Hansen, Zack Jeppsen, Joshua Jensen, Jason Jensen, Nishon Neal and Tanner Lewis.

25 YEARS AGO (1999)

Aspen Jade Chelette entered the world at 4:15 a.m. Friday, January 1, to become the first baby born at the Oneida County Hospital in 1999. Torrey Christophersen was among those graduating from the Class of Session #214 in the Division of Wildlife Resources, Utah Law Enforcement P.O.S.T. Academy. The eighth Grade Girls’ Volleyball team finished their season last week. Players on the eighth grade team were Jessica Ward, Bobbilyn Wangsgard, Brandi Meler, Dori Coburn, Kelli Weight, Kimberly Williams, Meagan Rose, Brin Curtis and Aliana Price. Malad Wrestlers who placed in last weekend’s New Plymouth Tournament and pictured in The Idaho Enterprise are Kevin Rice, Jeremy Rindlisbacher, Chris Glascock, Loren Ward, Seth Nielsen, Rusty Jones, Clayton Christensen, Kade Price, Nathan Kent, Blake Davis, Brandon Talbot, Skyler Edwards, Devin Morrison, Trent Buehler, Sonny Blaisdell, Platt Price, Dusty Edwards and Garrett Hess.

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30 YEARS AGO (1994)

A St. Anthony man who stopped to help a motorist near Malad was stabbed and robbed Sunday night. The man stopped about six miles north of Malad along the southbound lane of I-15 to help a motorist who appeared to be stranded. The Extension Master Gardener Volunteer program is an intensive training in all phases of gardening, insect control, and basic horticulture, taught by Extension specialists and agents. Firth’s slow-down strategy didn’t work to stop the Dragons when the two teams met on the Malad court. While a pressure of a more unfamiliar nature, the Dragons kept their composure and didn’t give in to the cougars’ attempts to frustrate them. In the end it paid off for a nine-point victory. Ralph David Bennett has been called to serve a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Spain Madrid area. He will enter the Mission Training center on January 26.

45 YEARS AGO (1979)

A lot of changes are always made with the beginning of each New Year – and so it was at the Deep Creek Inn as Terry and Paula Morby took over ownership duties from Jim and Cindy Hill. The New Year began on a sour note for Elton Ashton as burglars made their get-away with more than $7,000 in cash and checks during early morning hours of January 1. For the second time in a little over a month, a home was destroyed by flames in western Oneida this week. Merle Neal was thawing frozen water pipes in the crawl space at his home in Stone, when he left the blowtorch ignited and left to finish his farm chores. Little was salvaged from the home, which was a total loss. Mush! At least that’s what they always said to their dog teams in those old Mountie movies! But Oneida dog sledder; Gary Jacobsen reports that more common terminology is ‘gee’ and ‘haw’ when commanding the multi dog teams. Unique to the valley, Jacobson breeds and trains his own dogs for sled racing throughout the intermountain area. He is now gearing up for competition at Big Sky, Montana this weekend.

55 YEARS AGO (1969)

Pvt. Reed Facer, Ft. Ord, California spent an 18-day holiday leave here with his wife and with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Francis Facer. He will leave on January 2. Little red-haired Bonnie Anne Davis will relinquish her “First Baby” title shortly. The brown-eyed Miss is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gary Davis and won a host of prizes for herself and her parents in last year’s first baby contest. To date, seven boys and five girls have won first baby titles. Now showing the power expected of them in pre-season speculation, the Malad High School Dragons won a pair of games Friday and Saturday to capture the Jerome Holiday Basketball Tournament.

65 YEARS AGO (1959)

Modernization of the 73-year-old LDS stone chapel at Cherry Creek is nearly completed. The historic landmark, built of native stone hand hewn from the hills east of the chapel, was built in 1885. John Davis Jones was bishop of the ward at that time. Over $12,000 in volunteer labor has been given by members of the ward. C Y

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COUNTY COMMISION MEETING 12/26 The Board of County Commissioners met for its final meeting of 2023 on December 26. Chairman Bill Lewis, and Commissioners Ken Eliason and Brian Jeppsen were in attendance.

School Resource Officer

After opening the meeting and approving the agenda, further discussion of compensation for a Resource Officer for the school district (which had been raised during the previous meeting) was had. A contract with the school district for compensation for the hours a deputy would commit to the school district’s properties was explored. An arrangement similar to that between the Sheriff’s Office and the Boat Check station was considered as the model for the contract. Due to the county’s contract with the Sheriff’s Office, the hours during which an officer will be working at the schools will be compensated to the county. In order to assure that the position will not exceed the budgeted funds, an hourly rate of $50 was proposed in order to account for PERSI, overtime, and other payroll obligations for the position. The contract was approved, with the caveat that the employee would not be allowed to work double-time pay hours. The commissioners reiterated their belief that an officer served a valuable and necessary role within the community, and especially with regard to the county’s youth.

ing acting prosecutor Vic Pearson’s evaluation of the contract’s language, a motion to sign the documents was approved. A separate motion to approve the Summary of Purchase document for the AG216 Drone RTF was also signed. The drone will be used to spot and spray noxious weeds throughout the county. Results from other counties who have used similar devices anecdotally suggest that the process is significantly more efficient and cost effective than other spraying methods. The drone can also be used for observation in cases of emergencies where visual information is needed about conditions or infrastructure in situations where the communication networks are disrupted.

Airport Agreement

An amendment to the airport’s Hangar Lease Agreement was proposed by the Airport board. The amendment would attempt to prevent the spreading of gravel outside the hangars and taxi-way as a result of snow removal by hangar lessees. Those lessees found to have violated the terms of the amendment would be charged $300/hr for cleanup. Gravel creates unsafe conditions for taxiing vehicles, and causes damage to the paved surfaces. A motion to add the amended language to the Airport Hangar Lease Agreement was approved.

Findings of Fact

The commissioners approved the purchase of a 2018 307 Excavator with a total of 519 work hours on it for $58,540, which includes a 1 year/500 hour warranty covering general repairs, as well as any repairs needed for hydraulics, powertrain, and other technical support. The excavator will be able to be moved in the low-boy trailer, which can be pulled by existing vehicles in the county’s inventory. The excavator will most immediately be used for work with culverts, which should be made much easier as a result of the vehicle.

Findings of Fact in the county’s decision in the rezoning request made by Allen Nielsen and the Church of Jesus Christ and the Kingdom of God were accepted by the commissioners in association with case 23-0016. The Findings of Fact is essentially a summary of the process of the zoning request and the county’s interactions with the applicants, including meetings, documentation, decisions, and the input of the authors of the development code. The 120 acre plot of land had been the subject of a rezoning request from Agricultural to Rural Residential in order to accommodate a planned subdivision. The commission decided that the planned subdivision went against the comprehensive plan for the county, and elements of its development code. In line with those observations, the commission suggested that developments be planned closer to city services, with the underlying principle being that of growth moving outward from the population center of the county, rather than stochastically throughout the county.

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Garbage Can Fees

Property owner Gary Capps has owned property in the county for several years. The property does not have a residence on it, and the owner had not requested garbage cans. However, Capps recently received a bill for solid wase removal, which he asked the commissioners to waive. The commissioners made a motion to dismiss the fees, which was passed.

County Excavator

Neil Mateski lives near the corner of 2000 N 3400 W in the county, and requested a three way stop sign to replace the currently in place stop sign and yield arrangement. Mateski stated that people routinely drive at high rates of speed on the road, and ignore the signage. He felt that stop signs at each of the interstices would work to better control the speed and safety of drivers on the road. Dianna Dredge, representing the Road and Bridge department, explained that the county had already installed a flashing sign, as well as a “stop ahead” warning light in the area of the intersection, and cut back nearby branches to increase visibility. She also pointed out that the Road and Bridge department could not put up traffic signs without first conducting a traffic study; otherwise, any ticketed party could dispute the ticket for being issued without the proper justification. The commission did not make a decision about the sign, but it was suggested that conducting a controlled study during the spring would be the necessary first step to move forward with any additional signage. During the winter months, snow, ice, and road gravel make the location unsuited for the placement of equipment to conduct the study.

Weed Department Drone

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Emergency Preparedness Director Dan Williams spoke to the commissioners about the impending deadline for applications for a grant to replace the culverts in the county. The deadline is January 15. The timeframe, as well as the cost associated with the grant writing process and any engineering required to qualify for the grant, make it a challenge. Lisa Baker of Road and Bridge, Dan Williams, and grant writer Jean Thomas will be contacted by Brian Jeppsen about the potential viability of the project. The commissioners approved moving forward with attempting to secure the grant. An SHSP grant for the installation of a backup generator at the Event Center was discussed. The deadline for the grant application is January 15, which is complicated by the unavailability of Generac generators within the timeframe allowed. It was conveyed to the commission that D&T Electric believed it could locate a comparable generator much more quickly. The commission asked that Building Inspector Tory Richardson obtain a specific bid for the generator from D&T and present it to the commission.

Tax Exemption

Property Tax exemptions were requested by Brett and April Allen, as well as Jackson LaFevre under the guidelines recently established by the Idaho legislature. The exemptions were approved by the commission.

129,000 Lbs Permit

The annual Overweight 129,000 pound permit numbers 1-5 for the

road from Hess Pumice to Wrights Creek was approved.

Road and Street Financial Report

The 2023 Road and Street Financial Report for the county was accepted and approved by the commission.

Life flight policy

The Life Flight Group Program is offered to county employees as a way of insuring Life Flight trips at a rate of $75 per household. A competing program out of Cache county has recently been established at a lower rate, and with a potentially larger pool of qualifying medical facilities. A discussion about the Life Flight policy will be continued before the policy’s renewal date of February 2024.

Meeting Calendar

The meeting schedule for the county commission was discussed and established. The regular schedule of the second and fourth Mondays of the month was approved, with four changes due to schedule conflicts. The final calendar includes the dates: January 8 and 22, February 12 and 26, March 11 and 25, April 8 and 22, May 13 and 28, June 10 and 24, July 8 and 22, August 12 and 26, September 9 and 30, October 15 and 28, November 12 and 25, and December 9 and 23.

Annual Vessel Fund

Discussion of how to allocate the funds distributed to Oneida County through the state’s collection of boat stickers and other fees associated with waterways was held. The total available to the county is $17,319, which will be further discussed at the next commission meeting.

Fair Board Members

Nominees to replace Fair board members Patrick Werk and Kacey Keller were approved to the positions. Hugo Ramos and Shanae Blaisdell were approved as Fair board members.

Juniper Cemetery

The potential for the county to take charge of a cemetery in Juniper was discussed. The county regulates cemeteries within the county in the form of cemetery districts under their oversight, but no one on the commission has been through such a process. Research on what was needed in order to meet Idaho code and set up a cemetery district will be conducted with an eye toward a future decision on the matter.

Fuller and Fuller

The contract between the county and Fuller and Fuller for their services as the legal counsel for the county was reviewed. Some language in the contract was modified for clarity, such as the provision that records needed to be kept in Oneida county, rather than with Fuller and Fuller. Compensation for expenses resulting from a capital case was also discussed, and it was determined that the firm would approach the county in any situation they felt might result in such an expense. Compensation for travel expenses in the contract

were also slightly modified. A motion to approve the modified contract with Fuller and Fuller was made and approved. Interim prosecutor Vic Pearson advised the board that the filing deadline for a candidate for next year’s Prosecuting Attorney election was rapidly approaching in March. Fuller and Fuller’s current contract runs through December 31 of 2024. If a qualified candidate files and wins election in the county, they will replace the firm on January 1, 2025.

Miscellaneous

A Records Retention Resolution, which had been discussed over a number of recent county meetings, was officially adopted by the commission. The resolution outlines the schedule for the disposition of documents generated within the county, which have a range of timeframes for retention and policies covering destruction. The resolution is a required policy, and will go into effect immediately following approval. Clerk Lon Colton submitted a resolution to open last year’s budget in order to amend budgets which had outspent their originally funded amounts. Some of the overruns come from unexpected expenses throughout the year, and others come from factors related to the accounting for multiple accounts within the overall system. A motion to allow the opening of the budget was approved. Colton also submitted a resolution to request the use of PILT funds the county knew it would use for the Justice Fund and Fair board to supplement funds with cash shortages in the 2023 budget. Resolution 202312-03, which allows PILT (Payment in Lieu of Taxes) funds to be used to add to county funds with shortages, was approved. A forensics lab in Bannock County is being constructed using ARPA funds, and will become an option for Oneida County’s forensic services. Currently, the county uses forensic facilities in Ada county for its autopsies, and Vic Pearson questioned whether a trial arrangement with Bannock County would affect the future ability of Oneida County to contract with Ada county down the road. The issues involves, such as potential cost savings, efficiency, ease of access, and so on, will be considered before the county makes any decisions about the future of its forensic services contracts with either Bannock or Ada counties. Progress on ADA compliance at the courthouse continues apace, with the elevator project and replacement of counters and access ways nearly completed. Disposition of removed furniture and materials were discussed, and a motion to authorize Lon Colton to establish an auction process for the surplus materials was approved. The Ameriben and Northwest Data Exchange contracts discussed at the previous county commission meeting were approved.

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Winter Art Show Art teacher Krystal Fonnesbeck has been impressed by the progress of her students across her art classes. December’s Winter Art Show featured the final projects of many of Fonnesbeck’s students. Over the course of the year, she has seen the personalities of her students emerge in their art. “I look at the names on their work, and it totally matches their personalities.” Students designed and illustrated their own books, which were printed and produced as physical objects. Final projects were displayed in the commons of the high school building, and offered for sale to the public. The idea was to familiarize students with the process of creating something with the intention of selling it. A wide range of styles and media was on display, from conventional pen and ink sketches, to pop art style prints, to various works of painting and charcoal. Creations also ranged from the more photo realistic to the stylized and whimsical. Student Alex Christensen was on hand for the evening, and talked a bit about his series of still life drawings. Most of them were great examples of capturing interesting light and framing of the subjects, while one featured an anatomical heart. “I think a real heart has a lot more raw beauty,” he explained. “I always hear people say that love is blind. But really I like to think that love sees all of your faults and is willing to see beyond them.” While not for sale, printed books featuring a self-contained story without words were on display. The project had the students design and execute a short visual story, which was sent out to be bound by Fonnesbeck. The stories were generally humorous and energetic in their approach and illustrations, from stories about squirrels to bigfoot. The

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Art student Alex Christensen poses with a kiwi still life of his. Principal Corbett tries to wrangle a copy of one of the student art books.

Liddia Gonzalez, 9th grade winner of the state Christmas card contest, with a watercolor and ink piece.

books brought smiles to the faces of people who picked them up, and several, including Principal Corbett, were hoping that they could pick up copies for themselves. The night was a chance for members of the school and the community

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to see firsthand the kind of creative talent that exists within the community’s young people. While the final productions reflect a large number of styles and influences, they all demonstrated a lot of talent and love for art as a form of expression. Liddia Gonzalez was in attendance for the Art Show, and discussed the class. “I think it’s really fun to learn new techniques.” Gonzalez’s work for the show featured watercolor and pen and ink. In addition to the Art Show, Gonzalez was also recognized as one of the four Malad students who won their age groups in the state wide Christmas card design contest. The art students participated in the State Department of Education’s (SDE) annual Holiday Card Contest. According to the SDE, “The annual holiday card contest is an opportunity for Idaho students to showcase their creativity and for the state to recognize the importance of arts in

education. The contest is open to all Idaho public school students in grades K-12. An overall winner will be chosen for each of two divisions, one for grades K-6 and one for grades 7-12. Each winner’s artwork will be published on the Idaho Department of Education’s website and used as their greeting card.” There were over 900 entries this year, and four students from Malad High School were winners out of all the schools in Idaho, which is an amazing feat! The 12th grade winner was Addler Garrett, the 11th grade winner was Alexa Cram; the 10th grade winner was Adi Schow; and Gonzalez won in the 9th grade. Congratulations to Krystal Fonnesbeck and her students on their amazing work so far this year. We look forward to seeing how these young artists develop their talents in the coming months and years.

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SOCCER – YEAR IN REVIEW

The Lady Dragons started the year with a win against Aberdeen.

Afger a season of ups and downs, the team took first in the 2A invitational tournament.

The Lady Dragon soccer team had a season of ups and downs, finding their own successes along the way. The team continued to improve throughout the season, making significant headway as they moved through the post season tournaments. Malad won their first game against the Aberdeen Tigers, 5-0. They next went up against Marsh Valley who would later

the girls left everything out on the field. It was a close game and I was proud of each of them and their heart to fight for a win.” The Lady Dragons finished their season with a final, unsanctioned 2A consultation tournament where they first defeated Grangeville and then Firth. In their game against the Cougars, the game went into penal-

become the tournament champions. In their final game, the Lady Dragons took on the Snake River Panthers in a true contest between the equally matched teams, eventually coming up short 2-1. Head Coach Shenell Clark shared about the district games, saying, “It was a good district tournament. In our last game against Snake River,

ty kicks after ending both the regular time and overtime tied. The Lady Dragons came out of the shootout the victor, scoring three goals to Firth’s two to make them tournament champions and ending their season on a high.

YEAR END PHOTOS

In 2023, 4H students learned the process for livestock ultrasounds.

The Welsh Festival's past bards held stage with newly annointed Blaine Scott. Pictured are Monte John, Cory Webster, Dotty Evanson, Anne Crowther, and Knight Robert Washburn.

Baseball State Champs were just one of many victorious sports floats in this year's parade.

The Oneida County Ambulance service received recognition for its "Year with Zero Fatalities".

Hundreds headed to the park for the much-anticipated 4th of July festivities.

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Lady Dragons Basketball split games before holiday break Before taking off for the Holiday break, the Malad girl’s basketball team played back to back games at Ririe and North Fremont, splitting the games with a win and a loss. Having previously played both teams at home, the Lady Dragons knew that each game would be a fight, each game proving just how right they were. It was a foot race from the tip off as the MHS team faced off against the Ririe Bulldogs in “The Dogpound.” From the very beginning of the game, both teams came out ready to push the ball down the court. It seemed that with every shot the Lady Dragons put up, the Bulldogs would match. Over the opening quarter, the two teams traded the lead over and over again. Ririe ended the quarter ahead, 12-13. But Malad came out in a big way in the second quarter, outscoring their opponents 19-7. With disciplined play from both teams and officials making minimal calls to let the girls play it out on the court, the final three minutes of the half were full of quick transitions up and down the court. Being in great condition, the Lady Dragons quickly wore down the Bulldogs and converted their opportunities to points on the scoreboard. Mikell Keetch ended the half with a perfectly timed buzzer beater from the top of the key to bring the score to 31-20. Ririe made the most of the break at the half to catch their wind to eventually narrow the gap to 41-35 as they played through the third quarter. Kiely Miller put up a three pointer one minute into the fourth quarter after a quick pass from Oaklie Hebdon from the top of the key. The Bulldogs answered with two big shots from behind the arc on their next two possessions to bring the score to 44-43. Not ready to roll over and give up the game, the Lady Dragons stepped up their play, both offensively and defensively, putting a stop to the Bulldog’s momentum. Hallie Horsley grabbed the offensive rebound on their next trip down the floor to put back up for two more points. Izzy Haycock snagged a crucial steal as she dropped down into help side defense just in time to intercept a bounce pass to the block. Bringing the ball down the court, Haycock passed it in to Hebdon for the shot. Missing the jumper, Olivia Nelson came in for the rebound, hitting the shot and the bo-

nus foul shot after. Haycock added two more points on the next possession with a jumper from the corner of the foul line, bringing the score 51-45. Hebdon played a vital part over the final minute of the game as she repeatedly stepped up to the free throw line to hit five of six free throws. Ririe only posted three additional points as the clock wound down, giving the Lady Dragons victory over the Bulldogs, 56-48. Throughout the night, Nelson grabbed an impressive 17 rebounds, as well as having 9 points, 2 steals, and 4 blocks. Hebdon led in points with 14, adding 5 rebounds, 2 assists and 1 steal. Horsley put up another 11 points, 12 rebounds, 3 blocks and 1 assist for the game. Traveling to Ashton, Idaho the following day, the Malad team took on an entirely different game as they played the North Fremont Huskies. In a much slower paced and aggressive contest, the Lady Dragons played in what has likely been their most physical game thus far. Shutting down the inside game turned out to be a real challenge despite Malad’s tough and quick defense. Over the course of the four quarters, the two teams were neck and neck on the scoreboard, taking the game down to the last seconds of the game. With just 32 seconds left in the game, the Huskies went to the free throw line, sinking both to tie the game, 42-42. Waiting until the very last moment to take a shot, the Lady Dragons worked the ball around the outside to wear the clock down, hoping to win with a buzzer beater, or at the least, give them a second chance in overtime. With 5 seconds left, Hebdon put up a jump shot from outside the key, hitting it off the rim and bouncing over for a Husky rebound. North Fremont called a timeout just as the final buzzer rang. The officials allowed the timeout, putting .7 seconds on the clock. Malad found themselves in a difficult situation, not wanting to allow a shot but also not wanting to play too aggressively and give up bonus shots on the foul line. With what must have been a little Christmas magic, the Huskies threw the ball in from beyond half court and put up a shot from inside the arc just before the final time expired, pulling out the win, 42-44. The last minute loss was frustrat-

DRAGON WRESTLING

The Dragon wrestlers kept their winning streak alive as they headed into the Christmas break with a dual record of 18-0. Just before the taking off for the Holidays, the MHS wrestling team traveled to Driggs, Idaho to take on Teton and North Fremont High Schools on Thursday, December 21. Throughout the night, the Dragons faced some tough matches on the mat, and despite the challenges they faced, wrestled incredibly well. The Dragons defeated North Fremont 60-15, as well as Teton 65-24. The Malad wrestlers were back in the gym after the moratorium concluded, getting ready to take on the second half of the season as they

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This year's Lady Dragons have come out strong.

Malad @ Ririe Wednesday, December 20 1 2 3 4 F Malad 12 19 10 15 56 Ririe 13 7 15 14 49 # Name 1 Kiley Miller 2 Oaklie Hebdon 5 Brynnlee Jones 10 Izzy Haycock 11 Mikell Keetch 13 Hallie Horsley 24 Olivia Nelson TEAM TOTALS

PTS 3 14 10 4 5 11 9 56

REB 2 5 6 3 3 12 17 49

AST 2 2 0 6 0 1 0 11

STL BLK 1 0 1 0 1 1 2 0 0 0 0 3 2 4 7 8

Malad @ North Fremont Thursday, December 21 1 2 3 4 F Malad 13 9 13 7 42 N Fremont 8 11 11 14 44 # Name 1 Kiley Miller 2 Oaklie Hebdon 5 Brynnlee Jones 10 Izzy Haycock 11 Mikell Keetch 13 Hallie Horsley 24 Olivia Nelson TEAM TOTALS

PTS 2 13 7 11 0 9 0 42

REB AST 1 1 2 2 2 1 4 4 2 3 4 0 5 2 20 13

STL 0 3 0 1 1 0 2 7

BLK 0 0 0 0 0 1 5 6

ing for the MHS team, but they are only allowing it to impact them in a good way. Head Coach Trevor Jones, “That sting of a loss hurts. We didn’t lose that game on a last second shot but rather on the little details throughout the game. We are going to use that loss to motivate us for the games coming ahead. Over the break we have had some of our best practices and we hope to bring an even more

consistent and intense game for our next games.” The Lady Dragons have a busy week ahead of them as they play the Bear River Bears in Tremonton, Utah on Tuesday, January 2. Thursday, January 4 they will host Bear Lake in their first matchup of the season, as well as Soda Springs on Saturday, January 6.

The Dragon basketball finished their pre-Holiday schedule with two games against Ririe and Firth, playing good basketball in both games despite setbacks of injuries and illnesses. Tuesday, December 20, the MHS boys basketball team traveled to “The Dogpound” in Ririe, Idaho to go up against the Bulldogs. Malad first faced off against Ririe in their home opener in late November. From the experience of their first matchup, there was no question this second game would be challenging. But the Dragons jumped right in, competing well as they started into the game. They executed well on offense, converting opportunities to made baskets and points on the scoreboard. Their tough defense held the Bulldogs, making them earn every shot and point. Unfortunately, Ririe came out of the halftime break with a renewed intensity, going on a scoring run that left Malad behind. Despite their best efforts and solid play on the court, the Dragons could never recover from the third quarter surge and fell to the Bulldogs, 55-70. The following day, the Dragons hosted the Firth Cougars for their final game of the 2023 year and their third matchup between the two teams. Malad came out strong, moving the ball well, transitioning up and down the court and playing solid defense. In Head Coach Zach Beutler words, “The guys did a great

job throughout the game against Firth controlling the controllables.” But despite playing a sound game of basketball, there were just too many things that simply bounced the wrong way. With plenty of good looks and opportunities, the Dragons struggled to connect with the hoop. Working through their play, Malad generated more field goal attempts inside their attack on offensive transition and in the half court than in previous games, but it was as if there was a lid on the basket. Under the basket, the Dragons evenly rebounded with the Cougars. On defense, they forced Firth to commit more turnovers than they had and limited their shooting opportunities. All in all, their game was sound, but the baskets just didn’t fall when they needed to, putting Malad behind at the conclusion of the game, 44-56. Coach Beutler commented, “It was the worst shooting night we’ve had all season. Nine out of ten times, no matter who we play, we win with those advantages on the boards, ball security, defensive effort and creating open looks at the hoop. Tonight was the one. Still, we ar pleased with the way the boys continued to compete, fight and claw, even though the ball wasn’t dropping for them.” The Dragon basketball schedule for the week features a second matchup against the Grizzlies in Grace on Friday, January 5.

MHS Boys basketball plays well, in two tough games

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