The Idaho Enterprise | February 8, 2024

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Oneida County's News Since 1879 Malad City, Idaho

February 8, 2024 |Vol. 144 No. 5

VALENTINE’S SWEETHEARTS 2024

Brent and Dotty Evanson

Arne and Cathie Jones

Brent and Dotty Evanson met just over 47 years ago when Brad Thorpe set his Canadian friend going to BYU up with his cousin who had recently finished school there. The blind date went well and about six months later the two were sealed in the Ogden Utah temple. Blind date to married in about six months may seem fast, but Dotty has always said, “you’ll know what you need to know when you need to know it” and Brent and Dotty both knew they had found the person they wanted to spend eternity with and didn’t see the sense in wasting any time. After they were married, Brent continued working on his master’s degree at BYU and Dotty taught school in Spanish Fork. The two decided once Brent finished school,

Arne was an assistant coach at Utah State in Logan, Utah while Cathie lived in Riverside, Utah. They went on a date that was arranged by friends and the rest is history. They were married in April of 1981 in the Logan Utah Temple. After getting married, they resided in Logan, Utah while Arne continued to coach football and Cathie was working at a bank. A few years later they moved to Malad where Arne would continue to coach football and wrestling, and Cathie would transfer to one of the local banks. In 1988, some job opportunities opened for the couple, and they moved North to Pocatello, Idaho. Pocatello was home for Arne and Cathie and their three beautiful children Court, Morgan, and Rocky for seven years. In 1995, Arne and Cathie moved their family back to Malad to take over the family farm that had been in the family for over 5 generations. Cathie still worked in Pocatello, commuting back and forth every day. Their children adjusted to the small-town life, and all would graduate from Malad High School. Arne and Cathie raised three wonderful children that are all successful in their fields and are married to amazing spouses. Between their three kids, they have 10 Grandkids. Currently Arne has about a year and half left on his term for Sheriff and Cathie can retire anytime, we think they may be waiting to retire together so they can travel

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ED “The Outlaw” Jones inducted into NHRA Hall of fame It’s true that there are a lot of people in Oneida County who recognize Ed Jones. Born and raised here, he’s also been a local business fixture at E.T. Kustom Sales downtown right next to City Hall (where he and Wendy also spent many years in various roles with the Chamber of Commerce), and just down the road from the Fire Station, where he has served as a fireman for the last almost 45 years. Friendly, funny, and blessed with infectious smiles, Ed and his wife Wendy are community leaders of the sort that eventually everyone gets to know. But it turns out that Ed is also a familiar face to a much larger group of people—fans of drag racing and “wheelstanders” all over the world. His Jelly Belly Stage Coach (which has also been a Jolly Rancher stagecoach in the past), along with his two other wheelstanding vehicles, have delighted and amazed audiences from Germany and Japan all the way to Main Street, Malad. “Wheelstander” is the name for a specialized drag racing vehicle that races on its two rear wheels. Because of the unusual angle at which this puts the driver relative to the road, and the relationship between the car’s ability to drive in such a configuration and the brakes required to do so, it takes a lot of skill and practice to become adept at it. And Ed Jones has not only become adept, but one of the world’s small number of drivers capable of operating a machine like he does. After a career spanning four decades, Ed was recognized by the NHRA (National Hot Rod Association) with his induction into the 2023 NHRA Hall of Fame at a ceremony ED “THE OUTLAW” JONES On Page 3

NEWS IN BRIEF US and UK Strike targets in Yemen

After stating two weeks ago that the U.S. had plans to retaliate against a drone attack that resulted in the loss of three servicemembers, the plan became apparent when it was revealed that U.S. and U.K. forces had struck a number of sites in Yemen linked to the attack. Since Friday’s U.S. response, 3 more attacks have been launched on western forces, believed to have been coordinated by Iranian military forces and affiliated militia groups. The State Department has been in talks with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman about regional coordination to bring about a cessation of military hostilities in the area, and methods for providing humanitarian relief in Gaza and Israel.

King Charles III announces cancer diagnosis

Less than a year after his official coronation in May of 2023, the United Kingdom’s King Charles III, 75, revealed that he had been undergoing treatment for an enlarged prostate. As a result of his medical recovery, the King will be stepping back from outward facing, in-person duties for the next few months. “His Majesty has chosen to share his diagnosis to prevent speculation and in the hope it may assist public understanding for all those around the world who are affected by cancer,” a palace spokesperson stated on Monday. In the event that Charles requires more significant medical intervention, his oldest son Prince William is the next in line to fill the role.

More Snow and wind on the way

After a relatively mild weekend, more snow mixed with rain is in the forecast for the week, with wind picking up as the weekend approaches. As a result of repeated freezing and thawing, road conditions are likely to require some caution. Make sure to plan extra time for any trips out of town, and equip your vehicle with emergency supplies in the event of potential stranding. Numerous slide-offs have been reported in the county, as well as surrounding areas since the current weather front arrived.

GOP Caucus will be held March 2

Voters are ecncouraged to visit www.IdahoRepublicanCaucus. com for information on their caucus locations. The High School in Malad, and Firestation in Holbrook have been designated as the locations for Oneida County. Voters need to bring an Idaho Drivers License of ID card. Doors open at 12 p.m. on March 2.

Fire and Ice Festival in Lava Hot Springs

Ed dedicated the Hall of Fame award to Wendy, who he says has “been with me through it all.” The couple will celebrate their 54th year together in April.

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Over the weekend, hundreds of visitors made their way up the I-15 to descend on the resort town of Lava Hot Springs for the annual Fire and Ice Winter Festival. The weekend event is one of the largest dates on the Lava calendar, and features a large array of events, including food and beer tastings and contests, indoor swimming for kids, a night parade, games, dacning, and of course the “Penguin Float Race,” which sees costumed teams float in inner tubes down the frigid Portneuf River through town.

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they would look to establish their future home wherever the first one found work with their degree. Dotty may have worked the system when striking this deal, as she had already been offered a position to teach at Malad Elementary and always knew she wanted to move home. Brent, always a man of his word agreed to the move, but it may have taken the promise of a snowmobile once they arrived in Malad to solidify the agreement. They had each found the love of their life and Dotty was moving back to the place she loved the most. It didn’t take Brent long to fall in love with Malad and know he was home as well. Brent and Dotty quickly integrated into the community. Dotty loved being home and teaching at the school, and after a few years at Nucor, Brent found his true calling when he was offered a position at the Malad Seminary. They raised their four boys (Brett, Brandon, Boe and Brad) while

teaching Malad’s youth at the elementary school and seminary. Their love for each other, their family and the community continued to grow. Faith, Family and Malad were their core. Their church and community service further fortified their love and connection to the valley and its people. Life was good and they were surrounded by good people. The only thing that could get them to leave was a call to serve a mission. So, for the first time since moving to Malad, they had to leave. Dotty wasn’t sure she could do it, but she lasted three years, completed their mission and quickly returned home. Dotty admits she enjoyed her time in Georgia, but let Brent know any other callings requiring him to leave the valley may require him to purchase a second house as she was staying put. Brent and Dotty continue to serve and care for their family and community in multiple ways. They both stay

Dotty and Brent with their whole family at their youngest son Brad's wedding.

busy with church callings and serving on community boards. If something needs to get done, Dotty will make sure it happens. Brent may not always be as enthusiastic about projects, but continually works to help Malad and the people in it and finds great fulfilment in serving the people and community he loves. They both love spending time with their grandkids and are actively involved in their lives. Some of you may get a

small sampling of that when reading Grandparents Only. They also love spending time with extended family and friends. Their family and the community of Malad have been the beneficiaries of their love, and the work and effort it led to in serving those around them. We should all be grateful these two met and fell in love 47 years ago. Happy Valentine’s Day!

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Arne and Cathie Jones

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wherever and whenever they want. Mostly to Island Park and chasing Grandkids, whether it be for sports, choir concerts, or Grandparents Day at school. Even after 43 years of marriage they are still going strong, through thick and thin, the ups and downs, the good times, and the bad times, they have

a love that has withstood the test of time. We are so proud of them for everything they have taught us and have successfully accomplished over the years. We love them so much and will forever be grateful for their example and what it means to find your eternal soul mate.

Cathie and Arne with their three children Rocky, Morgan, and Court.

Arne and Cathie love to spend time with their ten grand children, pictured here.

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From County Clerk Lon Colton House Bill 138 was passed in the 2023 session of the Idaho legislature. This bill eliminated the March election date which in turn eliminated the March Presidential primary. Although the intent was to move the Presidential primary to the May primary date this never happened. Senate Bill 1186 was introduced as a technical correction bill for the presidential primary law however this bill, voted 24 to 10 in the senate was never advance to the House floor and died when the session adjourned.

With no means for a presidential primary the parties now must decide how they will determine their candidate, either by Caucus or by holding their own primary. Either way the county is not involved in the process. Due to the security requirements for all electronic election equipment, the use of this equipment by anyone other than election personnel is prohibited. Any unauthorized use could result in decertification and prevent future use of these systems. C Y

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February 8, 2024

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ED “The Outlaw” Jones inducted into NHRA Hall of fame

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Ed performing a wheelstand in the Jelly Belly Candyland Stage in front of an audience of thousands.

in Portland this winter. As Wendy explains, when he was introduced NHRA Division 6 Director Mike Eames said, “I’ve had the pleasure of knowing Ed Jones literally all my life, and the guy is the premier of drag racing. From one end of the globe to the other this guy has been doing it on two wheels. I think Ed is responsible for more smiles to the faces of drag racing fans than any other person in drag racing history. With his wife Wendy by his side, and his kids Todd and Stacey too, it’s impossible to have a bad day when you’re around Ed Jones.” It turns out Mike Eames wasn’t exaggerating, either. “His dad was the starter at the very first race of the Stage Coach,” Jones said. “He actually signed my license for NHRA back in…76, and we’ve been very good friends with the family ever since.” As much as Ed is surely deserving of the honor, he makes certain to state right away that none of it would or could have happened without Wendy, who has been with him through it all. “Our involvement together started way back when we bought the car,” Ed says. “We’ve done it all together,” Wendy says. He in fact dedicated the award to Wendy, and says that he wouldn’t have accepted it for just himself. The award was presented at the NHRA End of Year Awards, which recognizes the champions of Drag Racing’s various classes (“from the Juniors on up”), as well as special awards like Ed’s HOF induction, and the World Champion. Between two and three hundred people were in attendance. When asked how the trip to Portland was, Ed says, “It was great… until we got to Portand!” Wendy clarifies that the trip took place during the recent winter storm that brought blizzard conditions into Idaho, and made a mess of Oregon. “We were stuck in the hotel for three days,” Wendy said. “We had people call us up and say ‘I can’t make it to the awards—a tree just fell on my house,” Ed enjoins. “We couldn’t get an earlier flight home, so we were there at the Sheraton. We enjoyed it actually, though it was blowing so hard the room down the hall had a window blow open and filled up with snow—that’s how bad it was.” In addition to the weather, Ed was also sick with a cold that affected his

voice. “I couldn’t even hardly talk. I didn’t know if I was going to make it through or not. I told everyone there that if I couldn’t, Wendy was going to take over. I did make it through, but it wasn’t my normal deal.” The two started as high school sweethearts, right here in the Malad Valley. After Ed graduated Malad HS, he moved to Las Vegas train as an aircraft mechanic. While he didn’t pursue that line of work exactly, he did end up buying a new 1968 Camaro and taking up drag racing. Before long he moved to Utah to be closer to Wendy, who he married in 1970. Four years later, they found themselves with two children, Todd and Stacey, and they decided that racing was too expensive for their growing family. Two years later, though, things all changed. After a tip from a friend, Ed and Wendy used all of their savings, borrowed some money and bought a wheelstanding stagecoach in Pennsylvania. After hauling it back west, Jones prepped for a professional life on two wheels. He spent two years on the licensing process and practiced wheelstands on the old, closedoff stretch of highway that was the old Interstate highway. He licensed in Denver under the watch of fellow exhibition racers and went on his first tour at three Texas tracks and in Tucson, Arizona. All that was missing was a gimmick that would really please the fans. When performing his stunts at Lagoon, they placed the car with some ‘Wanted’ posters behind it that said Ed “The Outlaw” Jones (taken after a popular 70s country group featuring Willie Nelson and Waylon Jennings group), and that was how it started. Jones’ personality doesn’t exactly match the name of “The Outlaw,” however. In fact, those who know him say he is just the opposite. After running the Stage Coach for many years, Jones and Company built a wheel standing Fire Truck in 1987. Both vehicles are authentic reproductions - one an 1875 Concord stagecoach and the other a 1931 Chevy fire engine. In 1992 they built an Oldsmobile Silhouette Van, bringing their total fleet of exhibition wheelstanders to three. He adds to his show by using pyrotechnics. His headers shoot 230-foot flames, and he guides his wheelstanders with two

NHRA District 6 Director Mike Eames poses with Ed Jones at the Award Banquet at which Ed was inducted into the Hall of Fame.

rear-wheel hand brakes while titanium skid plates make sparks fly. Both the car and Ed himself have to meet a lot of performance and equipment checks to remain licensed. In addition to the safety equipment and custom vehicle features, the license requires demonstrations of driver skills before two trained wheelstanders. Recertification for the driver and cars is required every two years. Ed and Wendy are one of the few teams with a glass-sided trailer, so that they can show the cars off while hauling them to locations. Their easy versatility has made them popular with their sponsors, as they can easily relocate to different areas to set up a parking lot display, and promote themselves and the products beyond the racing itself. “That’s still one of the things that we do today. We go into, say, Albertsons and park out front. We’ll hand out Jelly Bellies, shake hands, hand out pictures, answer questions. I can’t even tell you how many store displays we’ve done.” “We have given out so much candy!” Wendy says. “They deliver it to us by the palette, and we end up giving it all out.” Over their long career in racing, the Joneses have made a lot of friends, and received a lot of recognition. For instance, Ed has also been inducted into the Hall of Fame for the Chrome in the Dome event inside Holt Arena (now ICCCU Arena) at Idaho State University, an event sponsored by the Automotive and Auto Body programs. Ed also appeared on the TV program “The Spectacular World of Guinness” in 1988, which featured a number of exhibitions of record holders both in and in addition to the famous yearly record book. The show was internationally broadcast in over 40 countries, though footage is somewhat hard to find outside of Youtube collections of the program. The Joneses believe they have a video tape around the house somewhere with the recording, though there have been plenty more videos of Ed performing wheelstands in recent years.

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The NHRA website itself hosts some impressive footage, and a search for “Ed Jones Wheelstand” yields literally pages and pages of video results. Ed’s official quarter mile track record is 9.32 seconds, which was set at a speed of 132 miles per hour. Moving that fast at such an angle is something that took Ed a while to get used to. He explains that his first time up on two wheels he did exactly what he had been told not to and hit the brakes, which almost crashed the car. Asked what had changed in racing over his time, Ed and Wendy talked about how it seemed for a time that racing was dwindling as a sport. “COVID affected it a lot,” Ed says. “It really did.” Restrictions against public gatherings made large stadium events difficult to produce for the peak years of the COVID pandemic. “But it’s coming back, for sure,” Wendy says. Recently, they’ve seen newer generations pick it back up again, which has been gratifying. “The junior dragsters from several years ago are now getting into it,” Ed says. “And it’s still family. And a lot of sponsors and big money are coming back.” For fans of the sport, the return is good news, and Ed is always a welcome site on the circuit. “He is a superstar out in the drag racing world,” Wendy says, playing a video of thousands of fans packing the stands at Bandimere Speedway outside of Denver. As for the future, Ed is torn between retirement and the realization that he just can’t give up the racing world. The simple truth is that it’s something that’s in the Jones’ blood and something that they love. If retirement is somewhere down the road, the two would like to have some sort of farewell tour to kick it off. “I’d have a hell of a time quitting,” Ed says. “I have to do something every day or I’ll go nuts.” As to whether anything would cause them to leave Malad, Ed says, “Oh no. We’re here forever. We’ve got businesses to keep going, and boats to build!”

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Chamber of Commerce Banquet

February 8, 2024

Enforcer of the Code!

Malad City's Code Enforcement Officer John Christophersen advises residents on streetside parking during snowy weather.

Mayor Joan Hawkins spoke to attendees of the Chamber of Commerce Banquet last week about the importance of chamber organizations.

Contributed by Chamber President Mandi Hess Now that the Chamber of Commerce is back to a fully operating status we held out first banquet under the new Board of Directors. The Board of Directors consists of business owners in Oneida County. Our goals for 2024 and the upcoming years are to help stabilize and promote local business. Oneida County has a lot to offer citizens and we want to make sure we are promoting what we have here. Mayor Hawkins spoke about the importance and role of a Chamber of Commerce, as well as some of the history of how the Chamber of Commerce organization came to be. Mayor Hawkins also spoke on the importance of the Chamber and the City working together to help support our business district. The Chamber of Commerce was formed to protect commerce. In 1768, the first Chamber of Commerce was formed for the state of New York as a whole. Then in 1773, Charleston, South Carolina formed the first, more localized Chamber of Commerce. Today there

are over 75,000 local Chamber of Commerce organizations. Mayor Hawkins also stated that America stands for freedom, free enterprise and private initiative, and the Chamber supports that. They also act as a liaison between government, businesses and residents. The Chamber informs citizens of what businesses are about. In Malad, the Chamber had evolved to put on a lot of the major of events in the city. Over the years, other organizations have stepped up to take over some of the traditions Malad has come to love. This has given the Chamber the time to get back to its roots of advocating for business with the local, and state governments. We look forward to hosting networking events and continuing education courses. We encourage all business in Oneida County to join the Chamber of Commerce. All membership information can be found online at www. shopmalad.com. You may also reach out the Chamber via email, shopmalad@gmail.com, or call/text 208705-1659

Nick Gugelman retires after 17 years with Oneida County Contributed by Lisa Baker, Road and Bridge Department Nick Gugelman began working at the landfill but when the opportunity arrived shortly after, he moved to the Road & Bridge for the remainder of his 17 years with Oneida County. Most of his time with the Road & Bridge was spent operating a motor grader and taking care of snow removal for the people in the Malad Summit/Devil Creek area. Nick was an excellent welder and spent many hours in the shop making repairs. Nick lived in Malad when he started

his employment with Oneida County but moved to Pocatello and has made the early morning drive from Pocatello on winter roads for several years. Nick has been happily married to his wife, LaReta, for 50 years. They raised their four boys in the Malad Valley. Nick loves attending activities for his grandchildren and camping. Oneida County wants to thank Nick for his many years of dedicated service and wish him luck in his future life adventures.

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John V. Christophersen was hired by the City of Malad as the Enforcement Officer of Public Ordinances. It is a “good fit” for John Chris as he brings with him to the job, twelve years in law enforcement. Presently, the top “code” John would like to remind citizens about is found in ORDINANCE 468; SECTION 6: STORAGE OF VEHICLS ON PUBLIC STREET. Which reads: SECTION 6: STORAGE OF VEHICLES ON PUBLIC STREETS. Any person who parks or allows a vehicle to be parked upon any street or alley within the incorporated Malad City limits for a period of forty-eight (48) or more consecutive hours in the same location shall be guilty of an infraction. Any vehicle so parked or

stored may be removed by or under the direction of City personal, the Oneida County Sheriff or his designated agent, and/or any peace officer and may be impounded in accordance with the provisions of this Ordinance. John encourages citizens NOT TO PARK ON STREETS DURING SNOW-STORM WEATHER to facilitate the curb- to- curb snow removal. Violation of this ordinance would be an infraction and could result in a fine. When you see John Chris riding around in the “Enforcement Code Cab,” please know his plan of action is to “Notify First” and educate the population of what can keep Malad City streamlined and functioning. May the FORCE be with him!

During last August’s record-setting 1.62 Billion dollar MegaMillions drawings, the lottery vendors in Malad saw a high sales volume every day for weeks.

Bill in Utah State Legislature would legalize state lottery A bill proposed in the current Utah legislative session would create a ballot measure to amend the state’s constitution to allow a state-run lottery system. Because lotteries are illegal under the state constitution, the legislation would require the Lt. Governor to put the issue on the ballot for a statewide vote to amend the existing constitution to allow for it. Kira Birkeland, the bill’s sponsor, presented the claim that residents of the state spend over $200 million annually on lottery tickets in other states. The creation of the lottery would potentially keep those funds inside Utah, and according to Birkeland, be used to reduce property taxes for residents. Clearly, Idaho would be affected in a significant way by changes to the lottery ban in Utah. Oneida County received just over $700,000 in lottery dividends in 2022. The funds were used in the county for roof and building repairs, according to reporting from the Lottery Commmission. The state lottery reported its largest year in sales in 2023, topping $422 million. Of that, the state of Idaho received $52,250,00 from the Lottery Commission toward public education, and $31,750 toward the permanent building fund. Although the exact percentage of the claimed $200 million of Utah lottery purchases made in Idaho is not known, our state is almost certainly one of the major destinations for those purchasers, with northern Utah’s population dwarfing the rest of the state’s, and Idaho’s border towns experiencing steady lottery sales to Utahns throughout the year, and massive sales during high jackpots in the multi-state and local lottery cycles. The $2.04 billion dollar jackpot for Powerball was set in 2022, and the $1.62 billion dollar Mega Millions jackpot was the second largest in its history.

Anecdotally, cashiers at the KJ’s in Malad City said that during peak lottery rushes, the vast majority of licenses they checked for lottery sales were from Utah, and the packed parking lots attested to the veracity of the claim by a quick scan of license plates. While the parent companies of Chevron, Maverik, KJ’s, and other local lottery vendors will see increased profitability in their Utah facilities, the decreased traffic to southern Idaho would be an unavoidable consequence of the amendment. Utah’s idiosyncrasies with regard to “blue laws” have undergone changes in the past, lest anyone think that a new Utah lottery is out of the question. As a result of the Winter Olympics (at least in part) in 2002, Utah’s liquor laws have been revised to more closely resemble (although still conservatively) most other states. A seven foot barrier (often called a “Zion curtain”) separating drink mixing from the sight of patrons is no longer required. Neither is “friendship club” membership to enter a bar. Beer is no longer limited to 3.2% ABV levels in grocery stores. And so on. A ballot measure like the one that might open the lottery led to the legalization of medical marijuana in 2018, leaving Idaho as the lone western state with no allowance for any form of the substance on its books. “Adult bookstores” (which rarely sell many books) and dance clubs are also more prevalent and less restrictive in Utah than in Idaho. All of which is to say that there’s a better than decent chance of a lottery system making its way through as a result of Utah voters, who have overwhelmingly supported the idea of amending the state constitution to allow for a lottery in polls conducted over the last ten years. C Y

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Rule 220. Birth Certificates The Registrar of Titles is authorized to receive for registration of memorials upon any outstanding certificate of title an official birth certificate pertaining to a registered owner named in said certificate of title showing the date of birth of said registered owner, providing there is attached to said birth certificate an affidavit of an affiant who states that he/she is familiar with the facts recited, stating that the party named in said birth certificate is the same party as one of the owners named in said certificate of title; and that thereafter the Registrar of Titles shall treat said registered owner as having attained the age of the majority at a date 18 years after the date of birth shown by said certificate. Task Force Comment - 1991 Adoption This rule is derived from 4th Dist. R. 11.05. I, Jeffrey-Carroll: Adkison, am the Beneficial owner of the certificate of title for JEFFREY CARROLL ADKISON legal person born in 1955 on day 15 of November. I am familiar with the facts stated in Rule 220 which is attached above. I have signed this declaration in front of a notary. I, Jeffrey-Carroll: Adkison, am of the age of majority after the date of birth shown by said certificate State file no. #111-1955-14596. Publishing: 1/18/2024, 1/25/2024, 2/1/2024, 2/8/2024 #5570 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE is hereby given that a public hearing will be held on Thursday, the 15th day of February 2024, at 6:00 p.m., at the Oneida County Event Center, 459 South Main Malad City, Oneida County, Idaho, before the Oneida County Board of County Commissioners for the purpose of hearing and reviewing public comment regarding Rezoning from Agricultural District to a Rural Residential District. Reasons for the Rezone will be a proposed Minor Subdivision located at approximately at 1600 N. 5600 W., Oneida County, Idaho. This request is being made by Ben Naylor, representing Savvy Investments, LLC. The public is invited to attend said hearing and to present written or oral testimony for or against the proposed Rezone. Written comments must be submitted to the Oneida County Clerk / Recorders Office, 10 Court Street, Malad City, Idaho, by Thursday, the 14th of February at 5:00 pm. #5574-2-1-8-24-T2

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR ZONING AMENDMENT AND NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS NOTICE is hereby given that an application for a zoning amendment has been filed with the Clerk of the City of Malad. The application has been made pursuant to Idaho Code and Malad City Ordinance #474. The applicant’s name, location of the proposal, and summary are as follows: Applicant(s): Brad Hess 1503 North 500 West Malad City, Idaho 83252 Location of the Subject Property: Street Address: No current address assigned. The Property is located at the corner of Jenkins Avenue and South Main Street in Malad City, Idaho 83252. Legan Description: A parcel of land located in the Northwest quarter of Section 27, Township 14 South, Range 36 East, Boise Meridian, Malad City, Oneida County, Idaho and more particularly described as follows: Beginning at the West quarter corner of said Section 27, from which the Northwest corner of Section 27 bears North 01° 13’ 15” West 2630.54 feet; Thence South 89° 25’ 02” East 1210.04 feet; Thence North 317.23 feet to a found rebar with cap set at the intersection of the South right of way line of Jenkins Avenue and the East right of way line of South Main Street, the True Point of Beginning; Thence South 10° 40’ 59” East 156.28 feet (South 11° 00’ East 160.5 feet by record) along said East right of way line of South Main Street to a found 5/8” rebar with cap set at the Northwest corner of the parcel of land owned by Afton K. Pocock, which parcel was granted in Instrument #139350 in the official records of Oneida County; Thence North 87° 35’ 45” East 137.61 feet (East 139.75 feet by record) along the North line of said Pocock parcel to a 5/8” rebar with cap labeled, “A.A. Hudson, PLS 13173: set at the Northeast corner thereof; Thence North 00° 09’ 44” East 147.33 feet to a 5/8” rebar with cap set on the said South right of way line of Jenkins Avenue; Thence North 89° 50’ 16” West 166.88 feet along said South right of way line to the True Point of the Beginning. (RP0086805) Summary of Proposal: Applicant requests a zoning change for the subject parcel from residential to commercial. WHEREFORE, PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing will be held on Wednesday, February 28, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. before the Malad Planning and Zoning Commission, 59 Bannock Street, Malad City, Idaho 83252, to hear, review, discuss, deliberate upon and take public comment upon the application for zoning amendment described above. ALSO PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing will be held on March 13, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. before the Malad City Council, 59 Bannock Street, Malad City, Idaho 83252, to hear, review, discuss, deliberate upon and take public comment upon the application for zoning amendment described above. All interested residents of Malad City are invited to attend either or both hearings and present written or oral testimony in favor of or in opposition to the application for a zoning amendment as described above. Materials and information related to the application for a zoning amendment can be reviewed at Malad City Hall during normal office hours. DATED this ____ day of ____________, 2024.

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Monday, February 12 - Cereal Assortment, Max Pancake, Fruit, Juice/ Milk Tuesday, February 13 - Cereal Assortment, Breakfast Pizza, Fruit, Juice/Milk Wednesday, February 14 - Cereal Assortment, Waffle, Fruit, Juice/Milk Thursday, February 15 - Cereal Assortment, Muffin/Yogurt, Fruit, Juice/Milk

Malad High Breakfast

Monday, February 12 - Cereal Assortment, Max Pancake, Fruit, Juice/ Milk Tuesday, February 13 - Cereal Assortment, Breakfast Pizza, Fruit, Juice/Milk Wednesday, February 14 - Cereal Assortment, Waffle, Fruit, Juice/Milk Thursday, February 15 - Cereal Assortment, Muffin/Yogurt, Fruit, Juice/Milk Choices of Milk, Fresh Fruit & Veggies Served Daily in all Schools

Malad Elementary Lunch

Monday, February 12 – Chicken Fajita, Spanish Rice, Food Choice – Corn or Fruit Cocktail Tuesday, February 13 – Tex Mex Mac, Breadstick, Food Choice – Green Beans or Apple

Wednesday, February 14 – Crispito, Baked Fries, Food Choice – Carrot Sticks or Peaches Thursday, February 15 – Mandarin Chicken Bowl, Eggroll, Food Choice – Broccoli or Pears

Malad Middle Lunch

Monday, February 12 – Southwest Burrito, Baked Fries, Salad Bar, Food Choice – Corn or Pears Tuesday, February 13 – Spaghetti w/Meat Sauce, Garlic Bread, Salad Bar, Food Choice – Sliced Cucumbers or Mandarin Oranges Wednesday, February 14 – Chicken Tenders, Mashed Potatoes w/Gravy, Roll, Salad Bar, Food Choice – Green Beans or Peaches Thursday, February 15 – Cheeseburger, Chips, Salad Bar, Food Choice – Carrot Sticks or Apple

Malad High Lunch

Monday, February 5 – Chicken DrMonday, February 12 – Southwest Burrito, Baked Fries, Salad Bar, Food Choice – Corn or Pears Tuesday, February 13 – Spaghetti w/Meat Sauce, Garlic Bread, Salad Bar, Food Choice – Sliced Cucumbers or Mandarin Oranges Wednesday, February 14 – Chicken Tenders, Mashed Potatoes w/Gravy, Roll, Salad Bar, Food Choice – Green Beans or Peaches Thursday, February 15 – Cheeseburger, Chips, Salad Bar, Food Choice – Carrot Sticks or Apple

BOWLING RESULTS Dennis Thomas League – 1/25/24 KC Oil 19 5 Hubcap Lounge 15.5 8.5 Thomas Market 15 9 Malad Gun Club 13.5 10.5 Chat & Chew 12 12 Dude Ranch 9 15 Nikity Nacs 6 18 Blaisdell Ranch 6 18 High Game – Scott Searle 243, Em Searle 204 High Series – Scott Searle 652, Lana Tripp 509 Other 200 Games – Tyler Smith 223, Brett Blaisdell 216 Dennis Thomas League – 2/1/24 KC Oil 23 5 Hubcap Lounge 19.5 8.5 Malad Gun Club 16.5 11.5 Chat & Chew 16 12 Thomas Market 15 13 Dude Ranch 9 19 Nikity Nacs 7 21 Blaisdell Ranch 6 22 High Game – Marty Hill 245, Lana Tripp 181 High Series – Marry Hill 661, Lana Tripp 460

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LOOKING BACK 5 YEARS AGO (2019) The bi-annual 4th-5th grade science fair was held at Malad Elementary School on Thursday, January 31. It would be safe to say that anything you may want to learn about science was represented by at least one student. Don and Carol Eliason are celebrating 70 years together! They were married February 2, 1949 in the Logan LDS Temple. They have spent their entire married life on the Eliason Ranch in Holbrook running a successful cattle business. Don and Carol have raised five children: Donette Ringel, Judy Bush, Debbie Munns, Ken Eliason and Ron Eliason; 17 grandchildren and 29plus great-grandchildren. Together the Eliasons served in the Nauvoo, Illinois mission and at the Conference Center in Salt Lake City. Don and Carol have made many special and fun memories through the years. They celebrated their anniversary and both of their 90th birthdays with a family dinner. On Wednesday, January 30, the Oneida County After School Program sponsored a free Fun Night at Malad Bowl that included bowling, pizza, pop and cookies. Students enrolled in the After School Program, their families and friends all joined in on the fun. The Malad High School Cheerleaders have worked hard to prepare for the Fifth District Cheer Competitions that will be held this weekend in Pocatello. This year’s team includes Breelle Daniels, Brenna Williams, Abrielle. Goddard, Callie Jensen, Jordan Brown, Jazmin Boling, Breanna Lloyd, Hannah Brown, Ashlynn Brown, MaTece Davis, Walker Olsen, Sadie Giles, Hannah Bird, Hallee Kimberling, Jade Daniels, Carina McCullough. Also competing with the team will be drill team members Savanna Poulson and Hailey Williams. The Malad High School Dragonettes are working hard to qualify for a chance to compete at state this weekend at their Fifth District Competition. This team includes McKinna Owens, Rebekka Smith, Bailey Timothy, Marian Smith, Hailey Williams, Ioana Dovinas, Savannah Poulson, Eda Idawahl, Laura Gatyon, Sydney Carey and Kristal Ford. 10 YEARS AGO (2014) Bryn Haycock and Jacob Tubbs have been selected to represent the Malad High School Class of 2014 as Valedictorian and Salutatorian, respectively, at commencement exercises on May 21. Oneida County has a First Baby for 2014, and it is Holbrook’s newest resident! His is a first for this little community, to have an Oneida county first baby and a comment from his mother was that, “Something good happened in Holbrook!” The tiny new resident is a boy, Timber Raymond Hubbard, the sixth son of Raymond and Brandi Hubbard. He has a fuzzy, little blonde head and weighed in at 8 pounds 2 ounces and was 20 and onehalf inches long. He was born at 7:31 a.m. on January 31, 2014. The third annual Evening of the Arts will be held on Thursday, March 13, 2014 at the Malad High School Commons from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. The highlight of the evening will be the display of the original work of five local visual artists – Farrell Jenkins, Pennie Wolf, Ken Timothy, Evelyn Harrison and Scott Doying. Members of the Heritage Club were honored at the annual banquet of the Oneida Education Foundation. Those honored during the evening were those members who donated funds that moved them to a higher level in the Heritage Club. Those honored were Louis and Marla Dredge, Joe and Euarda Daniels, Luke and Shayna Waldron, Greg and Vickie Lamb and Ireland Bank. Three new endowments were established during the year as follows: The Robert Green Memorial Scholarship Fund, The F. Dennis Thomas Memorial Scholarship Fund and the Donald and Marjorie Vaughan Scholarship Fund. 15 YEARS AGO (2009) The Malad High School Band played, the Swing Choir sang, and Mayor Spence Horsley welcomed C Y

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30 YEARS AGO (1994) Sherrie Johnson and Debbie Braker arrange a gift basket at The Blue Caboose, a new gift basket boutique on Bannock.

the Special Olympics torch to Malad as the entourage -- comprised of a 120-member international team -went through town Monday morning, stopping first at Malad High School and then at Malad Elementary. Sheriff Jeff Semrad and Bill Denkers, Vice President of the Deputies Organization, presented plaques to Nick Gugelman as Search and Rescue Person of the Year, Justin Schwartz as Officer of the Year, and Bernice Weeks as Employee of the Year. They were also each presented a check for $50 and a hotel reservation for a night’s stay in Pocatello. In his last meeting with the Oneida Hospital Board before stepping down as a county commissioner, Dr. Gerald Goodenough was honored by the Board for the unwavering support, knowledge and assistance that he provided during his tenure. Throughout his eight years of public service, Dr. Goodenough was in charge of overseeing the local medical facility. 25 YEARS AGO (1999) Ireland Bank has announced the following promotions: Bob Crowther has been promoted to vice President and Kathy Hubbard has been promoted to Branch Administrator. Girls from the Junior class at Malad High School are making plans to participate in the Malad Junior Miss program to be held May 8, 1999 at the Malad Elementary Auditorium. The theme for this year’s program is “Heroes Among Us.” Joan Hawkins is this year’s chairperson with Cheryle Shepherd as co-chair. Kay Buttars is secretary and Lisa Lewis, historian/publicity. Three Bannock County Sheriff’s Department officers warned residents attending a Citizens Academy February 11 not to dismiss gang and drug activities as big city problems because it’s the rural areas that are being targeted. The men emphasized that while the vast majority of today’s youths are good and do not commit crimes or join gangs, the menace is spreading at alarming rates. The best defense is an educated public, tenaciously dedicated to preserving their communities. University of Idaho officials have announced the names of students honored for academic achievement during the school’s fall 1998 semester. Four are listed on the Dean’s List from Oneida County: Jennifer Hess, Agriculture and Letters and Sciences; Andrea Atkinson, Agriculture; David Jones, Engineering and Tara Wright, Law. 30 YEARS AGO (1994) The Oneida Search and Rescue Unit installed new officers at its annual banquet last month. Roger Stockwell is the new commander, with Ray Davis first vice commander, Nick Gugelman second vice commander, Boyd Hess quarter-master/ treasurer, and Garry Hess secretary. All will serve through 1994. Retiring Commander Ron Eliason serves in an advisory capacity. A high-speed chase, which began in Box Elder County about midnight on February 2, ended at approximately 1:30 a.m. February 3 in Franklin County. John C. Hansen, 32, of Salt Lake City is being charged in Oneida County for DUI arrest, Delaying and Obstructing an Officer and a felony count of Eluding a Police Officer. Box Elder County will also file felony charges of Evading and Eluding a Police Officer and possibly a DUI. Sherrie Johnson and Debbie Braker

are excited about the grand opening of their gift basket boutique, The Blue Caboose, this Saturday. Located at 37 Bannock Street, just west of Ireland Bank, The Blue Caboose will specialize in gift baskets for all occasions, and provide home delivery service. 45 YEARS AGO (1979) Six area livestock associations banded together this week to offer a $600 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the recent shooting of seven head of livestock in Oneida County. Disco Fever! Malad Elementary Fourth and Sixth grade students performed before combined audiences of the elementary and Malad High School Monday afternoon following about six weeks of disco dancing instruction from Carol Fisher. Miss Fisher noted that disco dancing was incorporated into the students’ physical education program. Performing Monday afternoon were students of Carol Dawn Willie, Faye Jones, David Cowlishaw and Miss Fisher. What’s their favorite dancing music? ‘YMCA’ of course!! David M. Zivkovic has been called to serve a two-year mission in Vienna, Austria with a special calling in the Croation language. He will enter the Mission Training Center in Provo, Utah on February 15. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Zivko Zivkovic. The newly renovated Logan Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was opened to tours this week with the inspection to continue through March 23. 55 YEARS AGO (1969) About 25 farmers and ranchers living along the route of Interstate Highway 15 South of Malad met with Idaho Department of Highway engineers here to discuss placing of underpasses and culverts. A six-unit motel opened Wednesday for business. Operating as Southgate Motel, the units are owned and operated by Mr. and Mrs. Gordon South, who also own South Floral. Four of the units are in the Town

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House, 4 South Main. New members of the Malad Volunteer Fire Department are Varsel E. Christophersen and Bob Treasure, according to Fire Chief Keith Jones. Other members of the Department are Loren Peck, Keith Evans, David P. Evans, Gordon South, Henry Bolingbroke, Tommy Thorpe, LaVar Bowen, Frank Thomas and Ren Thomson. The Malad High student body selected their favorite personalities for the MHS yearbook. Best allaround, Julie Blaisdell, Lynn Bastian; best personality, John Evans, Cindy Smith; best dressed, Mildred Crowther, Brent Bowen; best athletes, Con Alder, Pat Kent; biggest flirt, Verlin Williams, Mary Sue Daniels; most attractive, Margaret Evans, Kelly Edwards; most witty, Stella Byrd, Bill Henrie; nicest smile, Vickie Thompson, Eric Leavitt; most talented, Kim Crowther, Jan Crowther; most likely to succeed, Paul Willie, Jean Thomas; most friendly, Elsie Hubbard, Steve Young; most courteous, Kay Gleed, John Moss. 65 YEARS AGO (1959) A new business in Malad, Thomas Plumbing and Heating, was opened this week by Frank C. Thomas. Located at 39 Bannock St., the firm will specialize in hot water and steam furnaces in addition to sales and service of all plumbing supplies. Mr. Thomas, licensed by the Idaho Plumbing Board, has been in the plumbing and heating business for the past 25 years and employed by Griff Davis Water Co. for 20 years. Gordon Griffiths, owner of O.K. Rubber Welders in Malad, has rented the O.K. Shop in Tremonton from Harrison Miller and began operating the Utah firm Monday. Mr. Griffiths will spend part time in Tremonton until April when he will turn the operation of the shop there over to a new manager he is hiring. Gordon Lewis, a senior at Malad High School, has been commended by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation for his outstanding performance on a nationwide test of educational development, according to Principal J. S. Halliday. After meeting last week with a Thiokol Corporation Company official in Utah, the Malad Chamber of Commerce has initiated a project to locate rental units in Malad for the company’s employees and also to assist local people to acquire jobs with the firm. 75 YEARS AGO (1949) The Delta Tau chapter of Alpha Tau Omega fraternity at the University of Idaho has recently established a Clark Memorial Scholarship in memory of Tim and Jack Clark. Tim Clark was a member of the class of 1944. He enlisted in the Naval Air Corps in 1942 and was shot down in one of the raids over Japan. Jack was a member of the class of 1950 and died in a tragic airplane accident near Malad. Both are the only sons of Mr. and Mrs. William D. Clark of Malad.

45 YEARS AGO (1979) Disco Fever!! Malad Elementary Fourth and Sixth grade students performed before combined audiences of the elementary and Malad High School Monday afternoon following about six weeks of disco dancing instruction from Carol Fisher. Miss Fisher noted that disco dancing was incorporated into the students’ physical education program with instruction given about twice weekly. Students were taught just the basic disco, leaving specialized steps such as the ‘Travolta’ until they are more advanced. Folk dancing is also on the agenda for students as part of their P.E. program. Miss Fisher added. Performing Monday afternoon were students of Carol Dawn Willie, Faye Jones, David Cowlishaw and Miss Fisher. What’s their favorite dancing music? ‘YMCA’ of course!! C Y

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67th Legislature Underway; House Bill 415 passes by a large margin House Bill 415 As the legislative year begins, several high profile bills have already become the subjects of widespread discussion and predictable disagreement. Of them, House Bill 415 (concerning the expansion of conceal/ carry permitting on school grounds to staff and faculty) has probably created the most engagement at the state level. According to the official “purpose and financial impact statement” included with the bill’s text, “This legislation provides an alternative to the hired armed guards by giving the opportunity for Public K-12 school employeesto carry concealed weapons and can act as an armed protection force within the confines of the school. Individuals that are willing to participate in this program will need to have completed an enhanced concealed weapon training course. Additionally, this legislation requires all schools to remove “Gun Free Zone” signs from all public K-12 schools.” The bill passed 53-16, receiving “aye” votes from every representative in southeast Idaho with the exception of Nate Roberts in the 29th District (representing Pocatello). District 35’s Kevin Andrus and Josh Wheeler, District 34’s Britt Raybould and Jon Weber, District 33’s Barbara Ehart and Marco Erickson, District 30’s David Cannon and Julianne Young, District 29’s Dustin Manwaring, District 28’s Richard Cheatum and Dan Garner, Dsitrict 27’s Douglas Pickett and Clay Handy, District 30’s David Cannon and Julianne Young all voted with the majority. The vote itself was almost entirely along party lines. The financial impact statement of the bill states that the bill will not cost the state any additional funds. While support from Republican Representatives in the House was obviously strong, the bill will now be

sent to the senate where it is expected to face more opposition. Among the groups which have opposed the bill are those representing the interests of law enforcement and educational entities. The Idaho Association of School Resource Officers released a statement by its President Martin Ballis, which read in part, “Idaho House Bill 415 would remove local control from elected school boards to determine which, if any, staff would be allowed to carry firearms on campus… There is no doubt in my mind Representative Hill, and those who support this bill, care deeply about the safety of our students and staff. However, this legislation is a drastic mis-prioritization of statewide school safety initiatives with a focus on response over prevention.” Ballis continues by explaining that since “nearly 95% of K-12 active shooters are current or former students of the targeted school” according to the FBI, school resource officers and school officials are uniquely situated to provide prevention rather than waiting until emergency response is required. Ballis suggests that increasing funding for SROs is a better strategy than placing armed civilians in the immediate front lines of response. The Idaho Sheriff’s Association has also voiced concerns about the bill, primarily on the basis of its wording, rather than its intentions. Sheriff Arne Jones stated that he was personally in favor of the bill as a “valuable tool needed to help protect our children,” though he acknowledged the recommendations of the Sheriff’s Association that the bill should only take effect if the district in question does not come up with a conceal/carry policy exception on its own terms, which would give the district more control over the parameters

for implementation. Issues of civil and criminal immunity from prosecution were also referred to by those opposed to the bill as potentially opening individuals up to legal repercussions as a result of either negligent or reckless action, as well as inaction during an incident. The Idaho Education Association, as well as many education-based organizations across the state, have been unified in opposition. The primary issue is, much as Sheriff Jones mentioned, the idea of taking control over weapons on school grounds out of the hands of elected school boards. Representative Clay Handy, who voted for the bill in the House, explained that many who voted for the bill expected the Senate side of the statehouse to pursue amendments to HB 415 that would increase the control school administrators had over the situation. “Many districts are on top of this already,” Handy said in an email to the Enterprise. Superintendent Jon Abrams stated that the weapons issue should be controlled by local boards, rather than the legislature.

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1627 Gunpowder is used in a mining operation instead of mechanical tools in present-day Slovakia, reportedly the first time explosives had been used in mining

1926 Disney Brothers Cartoon Studio becomes Walt Disney Studios

1802 Simon Willard patents banjo clock

1936 First ski jumping tournament at Red Wing, Minnesota

1837 First U.S. Vice-President chosen by Senate, Richard Johnson (Van Buren Admin)

1968 “Planet of the Apes” premieres in New York City

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Discuss any questions or concerns you may have about your child’s health. The CDC and American Academy of Pediatrics state that ensuring your child is seen for a well-child visit is one of the best things you can do to protect your child and community from serious diseases that easily spread. Our services are provided on a sliding fee scale based on your household size and income. For more information or to schedule an appointment, contact Southeastern Idaho Public Health at 208-766-4764 or visit www.siphidaho.org.

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House Bill 406 There is considerably less division over House Bill 406, which creates mandatory minimum sentencing for fentanyl trafficking. It passed the house 53-14. According to Lt. Governor Scott Bedke, “49% of overdose deaths in Idaho in 2022 were from fentanyl, and that number is probably underreported.” Unlike Bill 415, law enforcement organizations have expressed widespread support for the bill, including the Idaho Sheriff’s Association, as well as Sheriff Jones. The sentencing guidelines laid out in the bill call for: • Three years in prison and a mini-

mum of a $10,000 fine for 4 to 13 grams, or for 100-249 pills • Five years in prison and a minimum of a $15,000 fine for 14 to 27 grams, or for 250-499 pills • 10 years in prison and a minimum of a $25,000 fine for more than 28 grams, or for 500 or more pills Southeast Idaho is one of the most active locations in the state for the transportation of illicit drugs from locations in the south up to the I-80 and I-90 for further distribution. I-15 is a frequent site of large interdictions of fentanyl, such as last July’s seizure of over 5,000 fentanyl pills hidden in Doritos bags in a vehicle stopped at the Maverik in Malad linked to a Honduran cartel. Some concerns have been expressed about the unintended effects of the definition of “trafficking” as it might apply to small transaction dealers, especially young adults, who nevertheless would be remanded for mandatory long sentences. The bill includes language to allow for homicide prosecutions in cases where the drugs involved can be linked to overdose deaths. House Minority leader Ilana Rubel summed up the opposition’s stance on the bill by stating that it “reeks of injustice without any benefit to actually shutting down the fentanyl problem.” According to Rubel, judges and prosecutors are the ones most familiar with the epidemic and the best suited to determine sentences. Mandatory minimums, in the opponent’s opinion, would take more nuanced discretion away from judges and force them into imposing sentences they otherwise might not. Both bills will head to Senate committees before they are either sent unaltered for votes, or amended and brought before the full chamber.

ON THIS DAY

1865 Martin Robison Delany, first black major in U.S. Army appointed during U.S. Civil war 1883 Louis Waterman begins experiment to invent the fountain pen 1910 The Boy Scouts of America is incorporated by William D. Boyce

THANK YOU We wanted to extend our thanks and express our gratitude for all of the wonderful gifts, messages, and well wishes that our family has received through the First Baby Contest. We are grateful to be a part of such a generous community. We are excited that our Lainey will forever be in the “Malad’s First Baby” club. Thank You! Jeremy & Kelli McClellan

1928 First transatlantic TV image received at Hartsdale, NY

1978 Proceedings of the United States Senate are broadcast on radio for the first time

1986 Swedish Prime Minister Olof Palme (1927-1986) was assassinated in Stockholm while exiting a movie theater with his wife.

1999 The Impeachment trial for President Bill Clinton ends in the Senate, failing to meet the two-thirds threshold for removal.

2002 XlX Winter Olympic Games open in Salt Lake City, Utah, United States.

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OBITUARIES

Ralph Rhees 1937-2024

Ralph Rhees passed away January 18, 2024 at age 86 in his Citrus Heights home surrounded by family members. He was born in Ogden, Utah Sept. 27, 1937, to Horace and Elizabeth Rhees, the youngest of 7 children. Ralph grew up on his parents’ farm in Pleasant View where he learned many useful skills. He was a life-long member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and a devoted disciple of Jesus Christ. Ralph attended Weber State College where he earned a two-year Certificate in Machine Shop Technology. He served a two-year church mission among the people of the Navajo Nation in Arizona and New Mexico. He was able to speak the language and share stories and traditions for the rest of his life. Ralph married Beverly Crook on December 16, 1960 in the Idaho Falls, ID Temple. They had seven children and adopted a son. As a family they lived in Utah, Idaho and California. Their most recent location was Woodland, CA. After 41 years of marriage Bev passed away in 2001. Ralph married Karen Bell Evans in 2002 in the Oakland, CA Temple. Ralph and Karen have enjoyed 21 loving years together and their families have become one big family. As a machinist, and later a manufacturing engineer, Ralph worked at several companies including Romney Engineering Co. in Salt Lake City, Thiokol Corp. in Brigham City, and his own machine shop, Rhees Machine and Manufacturing in Malad, Idaho from 1976-1984. He retired from Aerojet Rocketdyne in 1993 where he worked as a machinist and then a manufacturing engineer on

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Delta rocket motors used by NASA. He worked for a few more years at Ames Co. in Woodland. Ralph will be remembered most for his love, service to others, his mischievous streak, and being able to fix just about anything. Ralph is preceded in death by his wife, Beverly, son, Alan, and grandson, Scott, as well as many other family members. He is survived by his wife, Karen, and his children Jerald (Deanna), Dyan (Faustino-decd), Michael, Heidi (Steve), Eric (Dawanna), Chana (Ronald-decd), Hayden (Chelsea), Kristen (Joe), Ryan, Todd, Sheriane, and Travis. Ralph has 33 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren and 4 great-great-grandchildren. A funeral was held in Citrus Heights, CA 95610, on January 27. A second service was held Saturday February 3 at 11 A.M. with an opportunity to visit with the family at 10 a.m. at Lindquist Mortuary 2140 North Washington Blvd. North Ogden, UT 84414

Enid Roslie “Skipˮ Reese 1937-2024

Enid Rosalie “Skip” Reese, beloved daughter, sister, aunt, teacher, and dear friend moved onward to the next phase of her life, eager to greet the Savior. She was born on March 21, 1928, the 7th of 9 children born to beloved parents Louis Lorenzo and Nettie Mary Abter Reese. She was raised on the family farm in Cherry Creek Idaho where she learned the value of hard work. She attended a one room Elementary School in Cherry Creek where she loved being taught by her Brother Dale. She graduated from Malad High School in 1946. In 1955 she was called to serve an LDS Mission in the Great Lakes where she met and baptized many families who she kept in touch with throughout her life. After this mission she attended the University of Utah where she majored in Speech Pathology and Audiology. She completed a Master’s Degree Program and received a Teacher Training Certificate. She was employed at the Ogden School for the Deaf and Blind where she made many lifelong friends; her students whom she adored kept in touch with her all her life. During this time, she also taught Seminary and she was invited to become the Principal. She was recruited by Dr. Tom Clark, professor at Utah State University, to help develop an Early Intervention Program to assist parents of deaf children. She loved this work and helped to replicate the program throughout the United States. In 2000 she received the Legacy Award from the School for the Deaf and Blind. During this time Skip was called to serve on the General Board of YWMIA for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, under the direction of sister Florence Jacobson. She was a powerful influence for good among the young women in the stakes throughout the church. After retiring in 1995 she was called to serve in the Ukraine Doneske Mission. She loved her work and served with many Russian and Ukrainian Sisters. In 1998 she was called to serve in the Russian Yeravan Armenia Mission. She has made many lasting friendships through her love and service on these missions. Upon returning home she was called to serve an LDS Church Service MisC C Y Y

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Enid Rosalie “Skip” Reese

sion in the Joseph Smith Memorial Building. She became a Supervising Sister and served on the mission until 2009. Skip began serving in the Ogden Community which she loved. She was called to be on the Ogden Centennial Committee, the Ogden Safety Committee, the Legislative Council, the 24th of July Parade Committee and the Christmas Village Committee. She adored being Mrs. Claus, a position she held for 12 years. Skip love our Pioneer Heritage and served as Captain of Nob Hill DUP Camp for many years. Skip was preceded in death by her parents, Louis Lorenzo and Mary Abter Reese, her sister Eva May Yearsley, her brothers, Dale Lorenzo Reese, LouDell Reese, and RayDon Reese. She is survived by her brother J. Dee and his wife Joyce and many beloved nieces and nephews and her friend and roommate Brenda Thorne. This world has lost a beautiful soul. She was beautiful in and out, and she was witty, wonderful and wise. She had a heart full of love for all! Funeral service will be held at 11 am on Friday, February 9, 2024 at the Rushton Heights Ward, 1550 Ruston, Ogden, UT. Viewings will be held at the church on Thursday, Feb. 8th from 6 – 8 pm and Friday prior to the service from 9:30 – 10:30 am. Interment, Evergreen Memorial Park, 100 Monroe Blvd., Ogden. Arrangements entrusted to Myers Mortuary, 845 Washington Blvd., Ogden, UT. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.myers-mortuary.com

Anna Laura Morrey Gillies 1934-2024

Our loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, Anna Laura Morrey Gillies, 89, passed away on Saturday, January 20, 2024, surrounded by her family in Brigham City, Utah, with incidents related to age. Ann was born on August 20, 1934, in Joseph, Utah, the daughter of John Eldon and Vera Mortensen Morrey. Ann was raised in Joseph, Utah, and lived for a short while in Salt Lake City during World War II while her father worked at an arms plant making ammunition. They moved back to Joseph, where she started the 6th grade. Because of a teacher shortage, her mother was asked to be her teacher. She loved her days in Joseph and Salt Lake and told of many fun times in both places. She loved her brothers and would do anything for them. She shared a birthday with her youngest brother, Richard, and loved that they shared many celebrations together. She attended Jr. High in Elsinore, Utah, and then graduated from South Sevier High School in 1952. She then attended BYU in Provo. There, she took a class in sewing and became a wonderful seamstress. She could sew and tailor anything. After one year at BYU, Ann moved back home and got a job in Richfield as a bookkeeper and secretary at a hardware company, Southern Supply. This was her favorite job. She worked there for over a year. Ann married her sweetheart, Earl Arland Gillies, in the Manti Temple on June 25, 1954. They moved to Manti, where her husband taught. They moved back to Utah State for Earl to continue his education, and while there, she worked at Utah State as a secretary. They moved to Idaho, where Earl taught at Malad High School. When her children were all in school, she took the job as the Malad Elementary Librarian and worked there until her retirement. She made many good friends, and those friendships have lasted through the years. She loved her neighborhood and the good neighbors she had. Many of them kept an eye on her and Earl. She loved ice cream, and all of the grandkids knew they could grab an ice cream bar from the freezer whenever they visited. Her home was always open and welcoming for anyone who came. She was a kind and compassionate woman. In 2019, Ann and Earl moved to Brigham City, Utah, to the Maple Springs Independent Living. Earl had Parkinson’s disease, and she took care of him and nursed him tirelessly until his death in the fall of 2019. Ann loved the friendships she made there and loved the activities she was able to participate in. Just last year, she decided to take up art classes at the center and painted many nice landscapes. Ann was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, where she served in many callings, including Music

Anna Laura Morrey Gillies

Leader, Relief Society Teacher, and Relief Society President. She and her husband Earl served a Family History Mission in Salt Lake City from 1996 to 1998. She loved the mission and enjoyed living in Salt Lake City again. It was one of the highlights of her retirement. When they returned home, they were called to be the Stake Family History Directors and were responsible for putting together the center in the new Malad Stake Building. They both enjoyed their associations with those who worked with them. They later worked as Stake Family History Consultants in the Center. Ann loved sewing, crocheting, knitting, handwork, gardening, keeping a spotless house, music, plays, and studying her scriptures. She loved being with her family and was famous for her homemade Christmas and birthday cards. She was talented on the computer and loved doing family history research. She was always up for a game, especially cards, and loved playing them with her family. The family would like to thank Aegis Care Home Health and Hospice for loving care, especially her nurse Karl Wahl. A very special thanks to Brent and Lori Gillies for taking her to their home and caring for her until her passing. She is survived by three children, David (Cheryl) Gillies; Kathy (Bob) Kent; Brent (Lori) Gillies; 17 grandchildren; 43 great-grandchildren and one on the way; two brothers, Russell (JaNell) Morrey and Richard (Cindy) Morrey. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Earl and one brother, John Rolph Morrey, and Sister-in-Law, Barbara Morrey. In lieu of flowers please donate in Ann’s name to the Malad Elementary Library, 250 W. 400 N., Malad, ID 83252. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, February 10, 2024, at 11 a.m. at Gillies Funeral Chapel, at 634 E. 200 S., Brigham City, Utah. A viewing will be held on Saturday, February 10, from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at funeral chapel. Interment and a short graveside service will be held later that day at 3 p.m. at the Malad City Cemetery, Malad City, Idaho. Send condolences to www.gfcutah.com

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Getting WaterSMART in Malad City Carly Whitmore, USDA-NRCS Idaho In Malad City, Idaho, as the frost begins to break in late April, the hiss of pivots rings through the valley. The irrigation season has begun, supported by a brand-new pipeline system, connecting 40 producers to water more efficiently than ever before. The pipeline’s journey began in 2014, when then-President of the St. John Irrigation Company Ron Blaisedell began discussing converting more than eight miles of open ditches to a pipeline. Producers and landowners had observed leakage from the ditch in the past, with their water shares not going nearly as far as they had hoped they would. These observations, while meaningful, were only the first step in the process. To help decide whether a pipeline was the right choice for the community, Blaisedell enlisted the help of Utah State University’s College of Engineering. “In 2014, we put together a feasibility study. Utah State donated their time with their engineering department and did a study for us,” explained Blaisedell. The study’s findings were simple – “a lot of water loss from the ditches,” said Blaisedell. Utah State University confirmed what landowners had already observed – the open ditch system was not going to work much longer. This study was what the leadership of the St. John Irrigation Company needed to begin asking for votes in favor of seeking funding for a pipeline conversion. In addition, the Daniels Reservoir, which supplies the irrigation water to the St. John Irrigation Company, rarely fills to 100 percent capacity. To ensure there would be enough water to irrigate each year, something needed to change. After discussions, meetings and stakeholder votes, Blaisedell and his team applied for a WaterSMART Grant through the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation). WaterSMART Grants provide

financial assistance to water management entities for projects that seek to use water more efficiently. The St. John Irrigation District was awarded their WaterSMART Grant through Reclamation in 2015, and they proceeded with converting all the proposed eight miles of open ditch to pipe, almost eliminating the water losses from the old system. Once the Irrigation Company’s pipeline was under way, farmers and ranchers of Malad were eager to utilize the new pipeline on their operation. Five landowners on the West side of town, covering approximately 500 acres of farmland, decided to convert their offshoot irrigation lateral to a system of pipelines. This type of large-scale project can be cost-prohibitive for individual landowners, so that is when the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) office in Malad got involved. In 2017, NRCS Idaho utilized a non-traditional funding method for projects like this lateral ditch-topipeline conversion through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). EQIP Special Projects, as they were called, were used to fund projects that might not have fit under any other NRCS financial assistance formula. The District Conservationist at the time Laren Nalder, now Conservation Team Lead for the Lake Bonneville Conservation Team based out of Malad, submitted a proposal on behalf of the five interested landowners to fund the pipe conversion, as well as install more efficient on-farm irrigation systems and eliminate or reduce the need for landowners in the area to utilize expensive irrigation pumps. The EQIP Special Project for the Sandridge Lateral was funded in full, and construction promptly began. More than two miles of open ditch were converted to 18-inch pipe, all but eliminating the leakage and water loss that had previously occurred. In addition to this pipeline, the EQIP Special Project included plans to

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Irrigation is critical to the success of Malad's Ag ventures, and a recent project by NRCS is working to improve the systems in place.

assist the five included landowners with converting their irrigation systems to a more efficient method. The landowners in Malad chose to convert their traditional flood irrigation systems to center pivot irrigation. A unique aspect of the pivots installed for the Sandridge lateral, and all the subsequent laterals, is that they are gravity-fed. This means the pivots do not require any electric pumps to move water from the pipeline to the irrigation system. Gravity-fed systems provide significant cost savings to landowners. Tom Williams, a participant in the third phase of the overall Malad ditchto-pipe conversion, explained the cost savings, saying, “I can power my [gravity-fed] pivot for just $90 to $110 a month, where I used to be close to $3,000 when I was pumping full time.” That’s a 97 percent drop in his electric costs each month. On top of transforming the way landowners irrigate their operation, the landowners and the St. John Irrigation Company were able to install flowmeters onto each lateral outlet. This allows the Company to monitor how much water each user was using, ensuring each shareholder received the appropriate amount of water as described by their water shares. These flowmeters also provide the proof of how much more efficient these new systems are. This efficiency is essential during times of drought, which happen with regularity in the Intermountain West. After a successful first phase with the Sandridge lateral, more landowners expressed interest in tapping into the St. John Irrigation Company’s pipeline and in improving their irrigation systems. To move forward with more projects and more landowners, Nalder turned to the EQIP WaterSMART Initiative (WSI) as a better option to get the work done. EQIP WSI offers targeted funds to landowners in a specific area for projects that increase irrigation efficiency and decreases surface water

depletion. EQIP WSI is designed to complement the initial Reclamation WaterSMART projects by providing individual landowners opportunities to improve the overall water conservation and drought resilience of their community. Through EQIP WSI, landowners are able to decrease water and soil lost from the irrigation process and maximize their bottom line by capturing energy and water savings with their irrigation systems. Nalder submitted a project proposal for each subsequent phase of the pipeline, getting landowners and partners involved along the way. In total, there have been four pipelines built affecting 40 customers. Each has seen tremendous savings in water, labor and electricity. The new lateral system saves approximately 1,554 acre-feet of water from going unutilized each year. Loyd Briggs, the current Treasurer of the St. John Irrigation Company, explained, “We’ve enjoyed in the savings, I think an immense savings. It’s been an immense difference for us. We were able to properly irrigate, and it’s been adequate to produce the crops we need to.” This project has been successful in not only the number of producers who have been affected, but in the amount of water and sediment that has been saved as a result. Nalder noted that WaterSMART projects like the St. John’s Lateral help ensure that even when Idaho’s snow season is below normal, that there can be enough carry over in reservoirs like Daniels thanks to the water conservation they make possible. St. John Irrigation Company has been supporting Malad producers for more than a century, and these improvements will help sustain the agricultural opportunities in the valley for future generations. Briggs explained, “this company was created back in the late 1800s, so it’s been in existence for a long time. I’d feel pretty bad if we ruined what they had.”

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“And that’s the way it is.” Walter Cronkite’s sign-off were words you could trust. If it made it to the Walter Cronkite news, you needed to know it. Times have changed. I go to my news app every morning to see how “it is” and most mornings I come away shaking my head… Trump’s latest tantrum or border patrol dilemmas pitting states against the feds. You can’t believe one and you don’t want to believe the other! Thankfully, we have our local news specialists. For general community happenings we have The Enterprise. Josh Blaisdell does southeast Idaho sports analysis at Thomas’ Market. Marv Ekstrom keeps us up to date on what is happening on the freeway. Morning prayer meeting at KJs is the heartbeat of the community. And I love Thursday afternoons at Alice’s for day in and day out living. It’s the local Better Homes and Gardens. That information can be picked up at most of our

local beauty shops or at the walking path or old stake building where we get exercise as well as news. These are vital services that keep our community alive. Some news locations are by invitation only. Case in point PT Solutions. I felt totally out of the loop after I finished therapy on my shoulder. Not only did I get news while there, but I reconnected with friends and made some new ones. In that environment you have time to visit for a few minutes while working on your range and motion. Sometimes, just for entertainment, it is good to slip in a few liberal statements just to see Greg’s wheels turn. So, think about where you get your news and be grateful you don’t have to rely on the Apple News App, Fox or CNN. There are much better local sources that let you know how “it really is” in relation to The Good Life. And that my friends, “is the way it is.” C Y

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MHS Boys Basketball loses two close games on the road to West Side, Soda Taking their game on the road, the Malad Dragons put up two impressive games over the last week as they traveled to play the West Side Pirates and the Soda Springs Cardinals. Despite their hard work and execution, Malad came up short in both games, but proved they are a team to never count out. Playing first against West Side on Wednesday, January 31, Malad battled it out on the court, going neck and neck on the scoreboard throughout the night. The Pirates came out to an early lead, but the Dragons managed to tie the score at 14 after Baylor Bean cut up from the left corner to the top of the key to catch the skip pass from Ryan Hubbard in the corner before driving down the left lane for the lay up. Brady Showell stopped the West Side drive on the other end of the court, taking a charge in the key to key the Pirates from scoring and put the ball back in Malad’s hands. Ben Peterson converted the defensive efforts into another Dragon score as he slashed across the key for the pass and the quick jumper to take the lead. The Dragons continued to attack the basket, putting points on the scoreboard with the Pirates close on their heels as they ended the first quarter, 21-19. Malad’s lead lasted midway through the second quarter before West Side tied it up again, pushing the pace of the game with quick ball movement up and down the court and inside for the shot. Both teams added to their score over the last few minutes of the half but remained tied at 33-33 as the second quarter closed out. The Pirates came out hard in the third quarter of the game, despite Malad’s tough defense, and began to put some distance behind them on

the scoreboard. Not to be deterred, the Dragons bounced back with their strong offense, as Carter Carey, Hubbard and Peterson stroked in shots all across the court. Showell brought it within one point as he managed a three point play, hitting both the shot from the block and the foul line after getting fouled on the play. After going up and down the court several times, Zack Richardson tied the game back up with the three pointer in the corner after inbounding the ball and coming out off the screen. The Pirates tacked on a final shot before the third quarter ended, making it 50-52. Continuing the fourth quarter where the third had left off, the game was truly anyones for the taking. Down by two, Malad’s defense pressured the West Side offense, extending their setup beyond half court. Reading the play perfectly, Peterson picked off the pass across the court, taking it down to Dragon territory for the lay up to tie the game at 64 with 45 seconds left on the clock. Wearing down the time, the Pirates put up a shot as the clock read 13.3, making the basket and the bonus shot after being fouled. Calling a timeout, Malad devised a plan for a final score of the game. Working the ball down the court with only 4 seconds remaining, the Dragons sent up a final shot just in time to beat the buzzer, but it bounced off the rim, leaving Malad trailing 64-67. Two days later, the Dragons traveled to Soda Springs in their second matchup of the season. The Malad boys came out to take the lead early in the game, building momentum as they worked the ball around and into the hoop possession after possession. Returning to the game after sitting out due to an injury, Braylen Tripp

put up the first Dragon score with a baseline drive as they easily broke the Cardinal press. Richardson swished the net with a shot from the arc followed by a perfect jumper from Carey as met the pass from Peterson on the elbow. The Malad defense did their part to not only stop Soda Springs from scoring but also picked off the ball to set up another Dragon score when Hubbard tapped the ball rolling down the court and passed it down to Peterson for the lay in. Calling a timeout to address the surge, the Cardinals managed to slow the momentum and keep Malad from running away with the game. But the Dragons were tough to hold back as they continued to work the ball into the basket to lead at the end of the first quarter 17-8. Over the next quarter, the Cardinals found a way to slow the Dragon offense, allowing only 5 points to their 12 to finish out the first half Malad 22, Soda Springs 20. The third quarter began just as intense and competitive with the Cardinals hitting a quick shot to tie the game before Richardson drained another three point shot from the wing. Trying to catch the Malad defense unprepared, Soda Springs attempted quick ball movement down the court, finding an open player set up for what looked like an easy layup. But in just two steps, Tripp rotated and stepped down the lane to meet the Soda player and block the shot off the glass and completely deny the shot. The Dragon defense played all out through the third quarter as they pressured the ball full court, putting themselves in position for a steal and score, forcing the Cardinals to dribble out of bounds as they moved up the sideline and rushed steps that resulted in a travel. Despite their low scoring

quarter, the defense kept them in the lead as they put up 9 points to the Cardinal’s 7. Into the fourth quarter, Soda Springs managed to cut the lead and take over as they hit two free throws to make the score 33-34. The score bounced back and forth between the two teams as they both were desperate to put points up on the scoreboard. On the block, Showell hit another crucial basket followed by a foul shot to take the lead over on the heels of a big three pointer from Richardson. Just as soon as the Dragons could put a little space on the scoreboard, the Cardinals would swoop back in to cut the lead, even until the very last seconds of the game. With 10 seconds left on the clock, Soda Springs sent up a shot from the wing to tie the game up at 44 and to send the game into overtime. Try as they could, Malad wasn’t able to keep the Cardinals down in the extra four minutes of the game as they outscored them 2-10, finishing the game 46-54 in favor of Soda Springs. When asked to comment on the week’s games, Coach Zach Beutler shared, “We had a couple of tough losses but we had a lot of good things happening on the court. Our defense has made some good stops while our shots have started falling better. We are seeing improvements in many aspects of the game which is what we are asking of our team.” The Dragon basketball team moves into their final regular season games, hosting West Side for their last home game on Tuesday, February 6 before finishing the season in Bear Lake on Thursday, February 8.

Sawyer Beutler places 2nd in MHS Wrestling It was a full week for the Malad crowd. “Thank you to the parents and Idaho Hoop Shoot Dragon wrestling program as they fans that support this team!” said the

Competing in the Idaho State Hoop Shoot from Malad was Sawyer Beutler, placing 2nd in the 12 & 13 year old division after making 23/25, going up against 34,000 kids that competed from across the state. Beutler’s journey to the state shoot began on November 10, 2023 as he placed 1st in Oneida County going 23/25. The next phase of the competition took him to Preston against athletes from other area schools where he placed 1st making 24/25 on November 17, 2023. The east Idaho disC Y

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trict competition was next in Blackfoot on January 13th, where Beutler once again earned 1st place with a score of 23/25. On Saturday February 3rd he competed against athletes from the other 4 regions in the state. He made 8/10 and 15/15 for a total of 23/25 to take second place. A feat such as this doesn’t just happen, but comes when an athlete puts in the time, dedication and commitment to compete. Congratulations, Sawyer!

finished out their final matches at home. Both boys and girls wrestling hosted the district duel meet, winning out against every team they went up against. The Dragon wrestlers also hosted the Firth Cougars for their final regular season duel matchup while the Lady Dragons also competed in the Kimberly invitational tournament. The weeks’ wrestles began on Wednesday, January 31 as the Lady Dragons hosted the first ever girls 5th district duels. After a long afternoon on the mats, the Lady Dragon team ended the meet undefeated, outscoring every team. The final scores were Malad 30 Bear Lake 21, Malad 29 Grace 18, Malad 48 Soda Springs 18, and Malad 42 West Side 16. Following the Lady Dragon district duels, the boys wrestling team had their final duel matchup of the season against Firth. Before jumping into the matches, the graduating seniors were recognized, including Hunter Wray, Jace Potter, Dylan Moss, Tommy Angell, Lex Driskel, Blaiz Wright and Caleb Mathews. Head wrestling coach Devin Morrison shared, “These seniors have been great leaders and captains this year and will be missed. We are excited to watch what these young men accomplish as they end their final season as Dragon wrestlers. They have worked hard and this is when that hard work pays off.” Quoting MHS fans, “The Dragons did some amazing wrestling!” winning the duel 68-12. The Malad fans played their part from the bleachers, cheering on their favorite athletes as they kept the excitement in the gym on high, resulting in some impressive work on the mats by the wrestlers that wanted to do their best wrestling for their home

Dragon wrestling staff. Friday, February 2, the Dragons hosted the 5th district duels against Bear Lake, Grace, West Side and North Gem, while Aberdeen and Soda Springs were not in attendance. Malad showed once again that they are the team to beat in the 5th district, winning every duel to earn the rights to keep the district trophy at home for another year. The final scores were Malad 60 Bear Lake 21, Malad 62 Grace 14, Malad 78 North Gem 6, Malad 57 and West Side 18. At the conclusion of the meet, Coach Morrison shared, “It is important to see how we stack up against the teams in our district. Our kids did a great job and we look forward to the district tournament.” The district tournament will be held in Bear Lake on Wednesday, February 14th, beginning at 10am. The Lady Dragon wrestlers finished out the week on the mats as they traveled to Kimberly on Saturday, Feb. 3rd. The ladies wrestled well, bringing home some hard earned hardware in their individual brackets. Results for the Lady Dragon wrestlers from the tournament were Bentley Oglesbee 5th at 107, Braylee Price 3rd at 107, Bella McCullough 3rd at 114, Dezirae Haven 4th at 120, Rylee Neilson 4th at 126, Aubrey Shulz 4th at 132, Cale Carter 1st at 152 and Bella Smith 3rd at 235. The MHS girls wrestling team earned a 3rd place finish in the team standings behind Burley and Minico. With the Kimberling the final tournament of the regular season, the Malad lady wrestlers now look to prepare for the District tournament on Feb 16-17, held in Pocatello, in hopes of winning a spot to wrestle in the State tournament on Feb. 23-24.

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Lady Dragons Split at Districts; Dominate West Side 71-35, then fall to Soda Springs 46-54 With the 2023-2024 regular season in the rearview mirror, the Lady Dragons are full swing into tournament play. In their first week of games, Malad split their games, losing to Bear Lake in their tournament opener in Bear Lake, followed by a win at home against West Side. Coming to the postseason tournament in the third seed position, the Lady Dragons were set to play against the second seed team, the Bear Lake Bears, the only team that beat Malad twice in the regular season. The Lady Dragons came out strong as they began the game, taking the Bear for a surprise as they worked the ball inside for their first score of the game instead of the quick outside shot. Their patient ball work led to a quick 8-0 lead as Olivia Nelson, Hallie Horlsey and Oaklie Hebdon put up shots for Malad. The defense came out firing just as strong, forcing rushed shots and turnovers by Bear Lake. The Lady Dragons extended their defense to put pressure on the ball, forcing the Bears to move down the court more quickly to avoid calls in the back court, turnovers or a MHS steal. It wasn’t until four minutes into the quarter before Bear Lake managed to put the ball through the hoop, which was quickly answered by a three point shot by Brynnlee Jones on a quick transition down court. The Lady Dragon defense held the Bears in the single digits as they closed out the first quarter with the scoreboard reading 15-5. The defense of both teams dominated the first two minutes of the second quarter until Bear Lake was able to penetrate the key and throw up a little floater to put them 14-7. After a Bears foul, the Lady Dragons lined up for the inbounds play with Nelson coming out on the corner. Seeing Kiley Miller open on the opposite wing, Nelson sent the ball across where Miller caught and shot for a quick Malad score. Over the next few possessions, the Lady Dragons suffered a handful of missed shots, spurring on some confidence for the Bears. But even before Bear Lake could take advantage of Malad’s small slump, the Lady Dragons were back at it, putting up drive, scores and points on the board. With only 7 seconds left of the half, Malad was set to inbound the ball after the

Mikell Keetch shoots over West Side's 6'5" Holly Kropf during the District Tournament.

time out. After getting the ball, Jones spotted up at the top of the key for the three pointer, bumping it off the rim. But coming in for the rebound, Jones skated her way through the defense to pick up the board on the right block and flicked it in for a lay up just before the time expired to bring the score to 21-12. Bear Lake came out with a quick three point score to the second half, something Malad had seen before. Their defense was quick to tighten up, with their offense working to create scoring opportunities. When shots wouldn’t fall from the outside, the second chance shots put up by Nelson and Horsley helped keep the scoring alive. Despite their best efforts, the Bears found more success on their offensive, narrowing the point gap to just two points at the end of the third quarter, 28-26. With the difference on the scoreboard only a single shot, it was really anybody’s game. Scoring first in the fourth quarter, Bear Lake tied, but fell behind again as Horsley hit the outside shot on the inbounds play after Hebdon was fouled on the drive. Getting fouled on the block again, Horsley hit a free throw to expand the lead one more point. But not ready to give up, the Bears put up a three pointer just three possessions later to tie it up again. Over the final minutes of the game,

the Lady Dragons were unable to connect with the basket, while Bear Lake surged ahead. Fighting to the very last minute, Malad came up short, 34-41. Head Coach Trever Jones commented, “We knew this would be a tough game; Bear Lake is a good team. Our girls did a lot of good things in this game, leading for more than three quarters. But in the end, too many missed shots on our end and too few rebounds on their end put the score in their favor.” Falling to Bear Lake, the Lady Dragons moved on to their second game of the district tournament against West Side in Malad on Saturday, February 3. Even after beating the Pirates in both of their games during the regular season, the Lady Dragons knew this wasn’t a game to overlook. The Pirates came out firing, putting up four big three point shots to help them keep the lead before Malad narrowing took over as the first quarter ended. Finally getting into the game, the Lady Dragons came out in the second quarter with a will to win, playing their game on both ends of the court. Izzy Haycock worked to penetrate the defense as she drove to the basket, kicking out to Hebdon on the wing early in the quarter for the open three points shot. Hebdon led the Lady Dragons in points with 18, followed by Horsley who added 12,

Oaklie Hebdon signs with ISU Track

Hebdon celebrating ISU signing with Coaches Buttars, Crozier, Bastian, and Kimberling

Signing her name on the dotted line with family, friends, coaches and teammates looking on, Oaklie Hebdon committed to run track for Idaho State University on January 21, 2024. As a multisport athlete, Hebdon has seen great success as a Malad Dragon, but her greatest achievements have always been found on the track. Hebdon began running track in middle school as a seventh grader where she surprisingly wasn’t an immediate success. Remembering her first ever track meet, Hebdon shared, “I lost my first hurdle race but for some reason I decided to keep going. My mom was encouraging me to keep running, but thought maybe there was a different event I could do better in. But I just kept racing hurdles and slowly my times improved.” Throughout that first track season, Hebdon learned the value of hard C Y

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work and persistence as she eventually earned third place in the 2019 middle school district track meet. Midly committed to continue with track, Hebdon intended to participate in her final year of middle school track in 2020, but was disappointed to learn that there would be no track season due to covid. Going out for track in the spring of 2021 as a freshman wasn’t something Hebdon was all too interested in doing, but still found herself running for the Dragons once again, a decision that would end up changing everything for her. With her innate drive to compete, Hebdon couldn’t help but push herself to become better, even in an event she didn’t love. Slowly she began to shave off time in her 300 meter hurdles, enough that she qualified for the state track meet. It was there, going up against the best racers in the

state, that a spark ignited and she became a dedicated racer of the event. There was something about not only competing at an elite level that drove Hebdon, but earning 8th place at her first ever state race that helped her realize what a contender she could be. There was no question of going out for track in her sophomore year. Race after race, Hebdon found herself coming across the finish line in first place. Once again she found herself competing at the state track meet in 2022 after winning first place in the district meet by nearly a full second. At the state meet, Hebdon not only competed, but dominated as she easily won both the preliminary and final races. It was at this point that the Utah Valley University track coach reached out to Hebdon, showing interest in having her run for them after graduating. Competing after high school had never really been a consideration, but after becoming a state champion she began to realize she had a gift that could serve her beyond her high school career. Hebdon’s junior season of track did not disappoint as she won six of the nine races she competed in, with third place as lowest standing. Hebdon recorded a personal best time at the 5th District meet of 45.16, taking off nearly 3 seconds from her best the previous season and qualifying her for the state races for the third year in a row where she became the back-toback 300 m hurdle champion. With several colleges interested in Hebdon competing for them, she had the difficult decision of narrowing down which one program she would commit to. Whittling down the pros-

and Jones and Mikell Keetch putting up 11 each. Nelson stepped up in a big way for the Lady Dragons throughout the game as she snagged rebounds, denied the ball inside and anticipated passes for a Malad steal. Nelson put up 12 rebounds, 3 assists, 5 steals, 1 block and 2 points for Malad. As a team, the Lady Dragons held the Pirates scoreless in the second half while they put up 18 points. Moving into the second half, Malad kept up the pressure as they played a full court game. Going up against the 6’6” forward was a challenge to both defend and rebound against, but the Lady Dragons were determined to out-hustle and out-play the Pirates. As they worked their way through the third quarter, the MHS team extended their lead to 56-26. With their considerable lead, the clock ran continuously through the fourth quarter, the Lady Dragons working to play all out. With only a few minutes remaining, Coach Jones subbed out his starters to bring in the bench. Not skipping a beat, the junior players came out saying “Game on!”, executing their plays to near perfection and hitting big shots because of it. Paityn Ward, Mady Vanbebber, Teagan Daniels and Nicole Moss added points to finish off the last Lady Dragon home game of the season to win 71-35. Not only did Malad celebrate their win over West Side to keep them in the tournament, but also celebrated the end of a long post-season tournament dry spell as they put up the first district tournament win in several seasons. The sweet taste of victory was shortlived, however, as the Lady Dragons once again took on the Cardinals on Monday, February 5 in Soda Springs after their loss to Bear Lake on Saturday night. The two teams split their in season games, ensuring the matchup would be intense, and it was. Even closer than the final score would indicate, the Lady Dragons ended up just short of the Cardinals after a hardfought game, ending their season 4654 in the “loser out” game for a trip to the state tournament. A full season wrap up will be coming next week, as the Soda Springs game ended just after press time for the week. Congratulations on a great season, Ladies!

pects, Idaho State University began to check all of the boxes that were a priority to Hebdon. She shared, “I had a lot of things that were important to me as I tried to decide where to go. Even though I was committing to their track program, my education was why I was going to college, so I had to be sure they had the right scholastic program for me as well. I wanted it to be close to my family still and an affordable option. ISU just checked all the boxes of a good education, a great track program, good coaches, and still close to home.” Hebdon has committed to run the 400 m hurdles, as a member of the relay teams and to try out as a heptathlete. When asked what she is most looking forward to becoming a Bengal track athlete, she answered, “I’m really excited to be a part of their team. They have a lot of great coaches and resources and I’m excited to see how that will help me improve.” With a smile she continued, “Honestly, I don’t have great form, I’m just fast, but getting my form down will help me cut time.” Looking back over the years that have brought her to this point, Hebdon commented, “I’m super grateful for all of my coaches throughout the years. All of them- coaches from track, cross country and basketballhave done so much to help me to get where I am today. I’m grateful for my teammates that have made sports fun and have helped push me to be a better competitor. And I’m so grateful for my family and all the support they have given me, even if my mom did try to talk me out of hurdles that first year.”

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