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January 1, 2026 | Vol. 146 No. 1
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NEWS IN BRIEF Missing couple found dead near Logan River
It seems like every year ends with a certain exhausted amazement that we have finally come through on the other side. This is generally accompanied by a faint sense of optimism for the new year that last until at least…part way through January. Here’s hoping that 2026 is one of those rare years when things go better than we feared, when seemingly eternal problems get solved, and at the very least we have personal victories as the months roll on. That’s probably a naïve hope, but hope is one of the most important assets that we have in this world, and one that functions better with practice. A bit of work to back it up is also very helpful. Because this paper is scheduled
for composition during a time when our staff is hoping to spend time with loved ones, and there are fewer than usual public events, we bring you a mix of the traditional “end of year reflection” issue that is customary for early January, as well as ongoing stories that take place regardless of the time of year or seasonal vacation calendar. We hope that you are also in a position to gather with your friends and family to see the old year out, and welcome the new one in. Before we get any further down the road, pictures from the Coloring Contest locations are included in this edition, as well as a few other remainders of 2025. In Sports, Allison Eliason looks back at the year that was and some of
the stories that stood out in a year of amazing accomplishments. There is of course a lot to look back on from a busy year in 2025, and of course we don’t have the space to take another look at everything. So consider this a curated presentation of some of the stories that we think helped to defined the year as what it was. Some of those event were serious and profound, some whimsical, and some were reflective of the type of daily effort that keeps things moving along in Oneida County. For this edition, the focus is on the year in Sports. Next week, we will take a look back at the news and community stories that made 2025 what it was. Happy New Year to one and all!
Year in Review—Top Stories of 2025
The year that was was a busy year, to coin a phrase. While it can seem that not much is really going on from day to day, with a year’s worth of material to look over it quickly becomes apparent that such is not the case. As mentioned in the opening article of this paper, this issue is largely devoted to ongoing news, coloring pictures, and Sports Year in Review, but to take some of the burden off next week, we’re presenting here some of the biggest headlines of the year. A lot of pretty important things changed this year. For a county that in many ways is fond of tradition and predictability, some of those changes will take time to get used to. Here are some of the top stories that we will explore in greater detail next week: Malad Elementary School After much anticipation and a few delays, the new elementary school officially opened its doors to students on Monday for the start of 2025. Students spent the last week at the old elementary school right next door saying their goodbyes to the building, dotting their I’s and crossing their T’s, and in some cases, writing their names on the walls. Students were given permission to “leave their mark” on the classrooms and other special areas of the building as they prepared to say goodbye. In addition to being more efficient, the new setup is also considerably safer, which the same parent mentioned. The line of sight from the office to the street was occluded by structures and trees in the past, whereas now the main office has a clear view of the parent pickup lane and can serve as an additional set of eyes. Changes coming to Malad Valley’s Welsh Festival With the goal of “celebrating and preserving the Welsh heritage of Malad Valley,” the Festival began in 2005 with no budget, a dozen activities, and lots of volunteers. In 2025 the Festival was well funded with grants, donations, vendor fees, and sales at the Country Store. Nearly 40 events and activities
MES held its first full year of classes in 2025.
took place over the two days last year. In addition to the 36 committee chairs, over 100 volunteers remained essential to the Festival’s success. Even before the 2025 Festival, some major committee chairs expressed their desire that this Festival be their last. With nearly half of the 36 committee chairs having worked on various aspects of the Festival for 10-15 years (with some serving nearly 20 years), it became evident that this was the time to make some major changes. Luke Waldron has been part of the Festival from its beginning, mostly by offering activities at the Heritage Square in Samaria. His enthusiasm for Wales and Welsh pioneer heritage is well known throughout Malad Valley. Therefore, he was the natural choice to become the next chair of the Festival, replacing Jean Thomas, who has served as co-chair for 2 years and chair for 18 years. The Heritage Square Committee, chaired by Waldron, will take over all planning and organizing of the Festival once the transition is complete. The Welsh history, culture, and traditions that the Welsh pioneers brought with them to the Malad Valley will continue, just with some changes that will strengthen that focus. The Festival will continue to invite everyone – whether or not you are Welsh – to the Malad Valley Welsh Festival at Heritage Square. Thomas Market Malad icon, Thomas Market, was
sold to Broulim’s in 2025. Jerry and Brenda Thomas made the announcement over the summer, and the transition began slowly. Thomas Market has deep-founded roots in the Malad community which were planted and cultivated by Stan Thomas and carried on by Dennis, Brenda, and Jerry Thomas. The residents of Oneida County have long supported and been able to depend on the service provided by the Thomas Family and the employees at Thomas Market. In return, the Thomas family and their employees have enjoyed serving and being an integral part of the Malad community. It’s no exaggeration to say it will take many people a long time to stop themselves from saying “Thomas Market.” Hospital Ice Cream Social celebrates 100 years In June, Nell J Redfield Hospital hosted an ice cream social to thank the community for its support over the last 100 years. The event is one of the many planned for this centenary year, over which the hospital, and the Enterprise, are looking back at the last century of service and professionalism in the county. NJRMH’s Kathy Hubbard and John Williams, as well as many members of the hospital and clinic’s staffs, spent the afternoon chatting with the crowds of people who stopped by for a cold ice cream bar. Williams provided YEAR IN REVIEW On Page 3
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Police have confirmed that a missing couple has been found dead near the Logan River, bringing a tragic end to a days-long search. Officers said emergency services located the pair after receiving information from the public, with specialist units assisting in the recovery. The couple had been reported missing earlier in the week, prompting widespread concern and coordinated searches involving police, volunteers, and local agencies. Authorities said initial findings do not indicate an ongoing threat to the community, but the circumstances surrounding the deaths remain under investigation. A crime scene has been established near the river while forensic examinations are conducted. Police are working to notify family members and have urged anyone with relevant information to come forward locally today.
Trump declared new federal holidays
Former President Donald Trump announced plans to designate new federal holidays, framing the move to honor American history and shared national values. In public remarks, Trump said the proposed holidays would recognize events and figures he believes have been overlooked, arguing they could strengthen patriotism and unity. Supporters welcomed the idea, saying additional holidays would provide time for reflection and civic pride. Critics, however, questioned the cost and noted that creating permanent federal holidays ultimately requires congressional approval. Legal experts emphasized that presidents can declare temporary observances, but lasting changes must be enacted by lawmakers. The announcement quickly sparked debate in Washington and on social media, highlighting broader political divisions over how history is remembered and celebrated in the United States.
Ogden Christmas Village ranked second-best display in the nation
Ogden’s beloved Christmas Village will welcome visitors for longer hours on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, giving families more time to enjoy one of the nation’s top holiday attractions. City officials announced the extended schedule following increased attendance and national recognition from USA Today, which recently ranked the village as the No. 2 “Best Public Holiday Lights Display (2025).” Located at the Ogden Municipal Gardens, the Christmas Village features hundreds of thousands of lights, festive displays, and charming holiday scenes that draw visitors from across Utah and beyond. Organizers say the expanded hours are meant to accommodate holiday travelers and residents looking to create lasting traditions. Local leaders praised volunteers and staff for helping make the display a seasonal highlight. Visitors are encouraged to dress warmly and arrive early to fully experience the award-winning celebration of holiday spirit. Ogden Christmas Village is open through Jan. 1, 2026.
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School Board Report--December A short meeting of the Oneida School Board was held on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, after the annual Christmas dinner was served by Iron Door Catering. Chalae Teeples participated remotely. Ty Price was honored as the School District “Employee of the Month.” (See accompanying article.) The girls’ and boys’ cross-country teams were honored as the 3A State Champions, along with their coaches, Tia Talbot and Tylee Skinner. Coach Talbot noted that all 16 students on the teams posted personal best times at the State meet. The Board approved an Early Graduation Request from Bayli Nesbit. She has completed all requirements for high school graduation as well as all requirements for her Associate of Arts degree and Advanced EMT certification. She plans to earn a medical degree with the goal of becoming an ER doctor.
Administrator Reports Superintendent Dallan Rupp reported that attendance is remaining steady. The conduit at the ball fields has been installed although the wiring is not yet complete. Thanks to generous donations from Hess Pumice Products and an anonymous donor, all negative school lunch balances have been covered. Stone School Principal Jeanie Reeder reported that the Christmas play was a success with one performance left. A long-term substitute will be hired for next semester; Mindy Lyon is resigning so she can complete student teaching. Ms. Reeder suggested that the 4th grade be allowed to remain at Stone School next year due to no new kindergarten students coming next year. She has talked to all the parents of the current 3rd grade students, and most are in favor of their children staying at Stone School next year. Then there will not be problems with staffing. Malad Elementary School Principal Sarah McIntyre expressed appreciation to Mr. Grote’s 3rd grade class for donating pajamas to the Village, to Broulim’s for providing bags for the backpack program, to Nell J. Red-
field Memorial Hospital for donating throw-up bags to the school, and to Edith’s Collective for donating food to the backpack program Malad Middle School Principal Josh Smith reported that the Middle School Band and Chorus concert went well with a large crowd in attendance. He also noted that an anonymous donor had brought in a very large assortment of clothing. The students were able to choose clothes that they needed (almost like going shopping). Malad High School Principal Robert Hannah reported that the High School Band and Chorus concert was excellent. The senior projects were very good this year; Cami Willie is largely responsible for the organization of the projects for the community display. Over 90% of the high school students are passing all of their classes, which is the highest rate for several years. The 5th District or the State recognized the following coaches for their outstanding work: Caleb Williams, Tia Talbot, Camie Tripp, Bree Adams, and Jeff Snow. The high school student body raised nearly $600 for Riot Titus, whose father passed away recently.
Board Actions The Board approved the purchase of a new 84-passenger bus. The purchase price is $207,062, but the State will reimburse the District for 85% of the cost. The following personnel were approved, pending their passing the State-mandated background check: Kevin Winsor as Malad High School paraprofessional and Callie Werk as Malad Middle School volunteer cheer coach. As required by the State Department of Education, the Board reviewed the policy dealing with hazing, harassment, intimidation, bullying, cyber bullying, and menacing. No changes were made to the current policy. Three policies were deleted due to being included twice or violating procedures that are already in place under other policies. Two policies were approved for first reading. One deals with student
Lund and Ward Recital
The students of Maggie Lund and Helen Ward performed in a Christmas piano recital on Sunday, December 14. Helen’s students are Lafe, Seth. Daisy, and Jens Huckaby. Maggie’s students are Kayzden Young, Holden Talamantes, Johnny Schrenk, Deacon Lewis, Lucy Lake, Aurora Ad-
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3A Cross-Country Championship Teams were honored at the December School Board meeting. Team members present were-Front Row (left to right): Ellie Angell, Aezlyn Summers, Kallee Talbot, Brielle Bastian Back Row (left to right): Coach Tia Talbot, Levi Angell, Jace Nalder, Boston Burbidge, Joe Angell, Coach Tylee Skinner Baby Skinner, a future cross-country champion, wanted to be in the picture.
health and physical screenings and examinations. The other was recommended by the special education director. It deals with providing instruction for homebound or hospitalized students who cannot return to school, as determined by medical personnel. The policy requires someone besides a District Employee to be present during homebound instruction.
Eight other policies were approved upon second reading. All of these policies will be listed in the District Policy Manual as posted on the School District website: www.oneidaschooldistrict.org. The date of the January meeting of the School Board was changed to January 13 due to conflicts for one of the Board members.
Employee of the Month— Ty Price
Ty Price was honored as the Oneida School District “Employee of the Month” at the December 16, 2025, meeting of the School Board. Ty is the School District Athletic Director as well as teaching for both Malad High School and Malad Middle School. High School Principal Robert Hannah read the following letter about Ty: “It is a pleasure to work with Mr. Ty Price. Ty is a huge part of student success at Malad High School. “Ty is only a part-time employee at MHS [due to also teaching at MMS],
but his impact has been significant. He is dependable. He is professional. He is thinking forward. “His impact as our activities/athletic director has done so much to help build our positive school culture. His collaboration skills and execution of what needs to be done are a big deal. “His part-time status is a smokescreen because we are getting a full-time and beyond effort out of Mr. Ty Price.” In recognition of the honor, Ty received a plaque and a copy of the “Starfish” story.
dis, Emma Price, Payson Price, Zadie Talamantes Austin Schrenk, Brexley Young, Maylee Hanks, Cassidy Schrenk, Cache Lake, Sawyer Wray, Piper Lewis, Ellie Wray, Maddox Wray, Ali Hanks, Thatcher Sweeten, Tyzley Young, Claire Wright, and Paisley Firth.,
Dallan Rupp, Ty Price, and Bob Hannah.
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Construction Combine.
The new site of the Welsh Festival in Samaria.
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a DJ set, and was happy to talk over it to those in attendance about what the hospital has planned for the next 100 years. There were no long speeches at the event, which saw constant streams of visitors throughout the afternoon. There was, however, a lot of chatting and conversation between the administration, the staff, patients, and community members—almost all of whom have had (or currently have) family members that have been cared for over the course of the hospital’s existence. That difference, the one between a distant, public event, and the less formal person-to-person experience, is central to the way that the hospital operates. While an impressive array of awards, recognitions, and ratings from professional health care organizations attest to the professionalism and quality of the hospital, that isn’t in the end more important than the relationship that people in the community have with it. School District In February, Dallan Rupp was hired to be the new superintendent of the Oneida School District #351. Jon Abrams, the former Superintendent, emphatically stated when he was hired that he would stay in the position for five years. His term of service will concluded with his retirement at the end of June 2025. As a result, Robert Hannah and Joshua Smith took on new principal roles. Robert Hannah, who has served in many positions in the district over the last 37 years including Lunch Services supervisor, counselor, and principal of the elementary and middle schools, was hired to replace Rupp at the high school. Joshua Smith, currently the AD and Vice Principal at MHS, was hired as principal at the Middle School. The Combine School is ideally a place where students acquire the skills they will need to make them successful throughout the rest of their lives. While that includes many concepts that can seem abstract at the time—critical thinking, analysis, group work, organization, problem solving, geometry—the Construction Combine gives students a way to directly see those concepts in action as they work together to construct a set of sheds which are then presented to Idaho veterans. The Combine, spearheaded by the Continuing Education Workforce Training (CEWT) program at Idaho State University, is made of a large number of moving parts, including contractors, sponsors, leaders, volunteers,
businesses, and students. This year, a number of those essential parts came from Malad, along with other schools in Southeast Idaho. There are two main goals for the Combine, according to its organizers—to honor veterans, and to provide an opportunity for students considering entering into the construction field to get hands-on experience with the processes and skills involved. Over the past years, it has also been a rare chance for interested students to make connections with potential employers looking for motivated and interested potential employees. “They said that every year there are people who end up with job offers because of this combine,” student Mordecai Charles said, a sentiment that was echoed by organizers and contractors alike. Charles and four of his classmates (Jefferson Buttars, Kendan McCullough, Hunter Allen, and Beth Schardine) were brought to the combine by MHS teacher Kami Willie, who had heard about the event and thought it sounded like a fun idea. Active Shooter Drill In October, agencies from around Oneida County and beyond held an “Active Shooter Exercise” at Malad High School. The event was complex, and involved the participation, support, and efforts of dozens of people in order to be the success that it was. “Success” in this case means that the exercise went the way that it was designed to in terms of its testing parameters, and generated the kinds of hard data as well as experiential outcomes that will help each of the institutions involved clarify their emergency response protocols for situations that can only be unthinkable to those that will not have to potentially deal with them as the first lines of action. While very few of us will ever go through such a traumatic event in “real life,” that is not true of the first line responders, who deal with incredibly difficult situations all the time. And it also isn’t true of our school employees, who at the very least deal with the prospect of such things. And of course, students who are confronted with yearly training for active shooters are constantly reminded of how thin the line is between safety and chaos. With exercises like this one, however, those who are called upon to respond will be much better forearmed. Agencies involved include: Oneida County Ambulance, Oneida County Schools, Oneida County Search and Rescue, Oneida County Sheriff’s Office, Nell J Redfield Memorial Hospital, Oneida County Officials, IHLA, Idaho Enterprise, Tera Young (ISU), Dan Williams (Oneida County Emergency Preparedness Coordinator), Eric
Dueling Pianos at the Crisis Center event.
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Hobson (Caribou County Emergency Services), Darin Letzring and others from the Idaho Office of Emergency Management, Guy Bleisner from Idaho School Safety and Security, and many others. Oneida Crisis Center Fundraiser writes a new verse The Oneida Crisis Center held its annual fundraising event last Friday, and the organizers decided to try something a bit different. In the past, the Gala has featured a dinner and auction, along with speeches and recognition for the staff and community. This year, the Center envisioned something more audience-oriented, and brought in a high-energy pair of musicians for a “Dueling Piano” concert that generated megawatts of entertainment for everyone who attended. New Crisis Center Director Malena Jimenez, along with former Director Holly Llewellyn, Jade Curtis, Emily Nelson, and many current and past board members were on hand at the event for a night of food, friends, and music. Kathy Kent awarded Lifetime Achievement honors by ILA During last week’s conference of the Idaho Library Association, recently retired Oneida County Library director Kathy Kent was recognized with a Lifetime Achievement Award during the closing evening banquet. Kathy joined three other Lifetime Achievement recipients, which constituted the first class of the newly created award. Kathy was joined by her family, as well as recent Trustee of the Year Award winner Lois Willie, and Board member Tracy Ward. Tracy Ward introduced Kathy prior to her award, by stating “My dear friend Kathy deserves this award so much. She started at the library in high school, and has worked at the library
Active Shooter drill at MHS.
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since high school. She has turned our library in Malad, Idaho into an amazing resources for all ages in our community. She services mothers that are having new babies. She survives the preschool storytime. She does our teen STEM work, and her daughter now works with us there in the library. She has treated the board fantastically. She does outreach to all the schools in Malad. She’s done classes for adults, she’s got reading clubs—I took an art class at the library! I’m learning to watercolor after I retire.”
OBITUARY Grace Jane Thomas Stone
November 16, 1940 ~ December 23, 2025 Grace Jane Thomas Stone passed away peacefully at her home in Idaho Falls, Idaho, on December 23, 2025, at the age of 85. She was born November 16, 1940, in Pocatello, Idaho, to Alvin John Thomas and Grace Burton Bluemel. She was raised on the family farm in Samaria, Idaho, alongside her brothers, Cyril Alvin Thomas and Raymond Burton Thomas. Grace was a devoted member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She married her eternal companion, David Leonard Stone, on July 1, 1960, in the Logan Utah Temple. Together they raised three children in Stockton, California, and Cedar City, Utah. Grace’s life was defined by unwavering faith and deep love for her family, blessing the lives of her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and many dear friends. Grace earned a Bachelor of Science in Education from Brigham Young University and later completed a nursing degree. She worked for many years at Valley View Medical Center and as a home-health nurse in Cedar City, caring for others with compassion and dedication. Known lovingly as “Grandma Grace,” she delighted in taking her posterity to the SUSC/SUU campus across the street from her home. She enjoyed reading, quilting, and square dancing with the Hey Cedars. Grace was preceded in death by
her husband David, her parents, and her brothers. She is survived by her children: Susan (Richard) Boardman of Idaho Falls; Camille (Derek) Bohne of Midvale, Utah; and David (Lynette) Stone of Liberty Lake, Washington; along with twelve grandchildren and twenty-four great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held Saturday, January 3, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. at Cedar Valley Funeral Home. A viewing will be held from 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. prior to the service. Interment will follow at the Cedar City Cemetery. The family expresses heartfelt gratitude to Care to Stay Home of Liberty Lake, Aspen Home Health and Hospice, and Clover Caregivers of Idaho Falls for their compassionate care. C Y
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ONEIDA COUNTY WEEKLY EVENTS January 2 - 8, 2026 2
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Malad Senior Dinner, GBB @ Aberdeen
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LDS Stake Baptisms AA/NA Catholic Mass BWR/GWR @ Bear Lake Tournament BBB vs Ririe
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LDS Services, Presbyterian Services, Victory Baptist Church Services
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Malad Volunteer Firemen
Nell J. Redfield Memorial Hospital
• Cardiology - Dr. Lance Longmore • Dermatology - David Woodbury, PA-C • ENT - Dr. Nadim Bikhazi • General Surgery - Dr. Kevin Murphy • Gynecology - Dr. Mike Jones • Interventional Radiology • Mobile Mammography • Nutrition Consultation Pam Mills RD,LD,CDE
• Oncology - Dr. Michael Francisco • Ophthalmology - Dr. Robert Jones • Orthopedic - Dr. Matthew Bitner • Pain Management - Dr. R. Jake Measom & Amy Fisher PA-C • Podiatry - Dr. Brent Christensen
Call the Hospital at 208-766-2231 for more Information
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Curlew Dinner, DUP, Library Pre-School Story Hour, DYW Lunch BBB @ Firth GBB vs Marsh Valley
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Malad Senior Dinner, County P&Z, Hospital Foundation, GBB @ Declo
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Curlew Dinner, Carol’s Pantry Open, Food Pantry Lions Club, AA/NA, Addiction Recovery Program, City P&Z
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SENIOR CITIZENS’ CORNER January 2026 Nutrition Article
Happy New Year friends! With a new year, we often set New Year’s Resolutions and goals. Popular Resolutions include losing weight, drinking more water, and eating healthier. Here are a few tips to help you reach some nutritional goals: Drinking more water • Aim for at least 8 cups of water per day • Water bottles with labels can help reach intake goals • Setting timers/alarms for reminders to drink up
Eating less saturated fat and more unsaturated fat to encourage heart health • Saturated fats solidify at room temperature: butter, lard, animal fat • Unsaturated fats remain liquid at room temperature: Oils, avocados, etc. Seasonal foods in January • Citrus fruits- oranges, limes, grapefruit, etc. • Garlic, green beans, broccoli, and sweet potatoes
Consuming Less Salt • Rinse any frozen and canned foods, salt is often used as a preservative. Thoroughly rinse under running water a couple of times will help to reduce sodium content • Keep the salt shaker off the table! We often salt our food before tasting it. • Look for sodium substitutes i.e. Seasoning, citrus, herbs (fresh or dry)
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Protein Packed Chili Ingredients
1 pound of ground beef drained 1 can small red beans, rinsed and drained 1 can pinto beans, rinsed and drained 1 can kidney beans, rinsed and drained 1 can crushed tomato 1 can (16 oz) tomato juice 1 cup water 1 tbsp ground chili powder 1 tsp garlic powder (or fresh) Salt and pepper to taste Optional garnish: Corn chips, shredded cheese, onion, sour cream, etc.
Directions
Brown ground beef, and drain. Return to a large pot and add in the rest of the ingredients. Bring to low simmer for 10-15 minutes. Turn off, let cool for 5 minutes, and top with desired garnishes.
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Curlew Senior Menu - January Every Meal Served with Juice/Milk & Salad Bar
1 - Happy New Year! – Closed 6 - Birthday Roast, Fruit/veggies, Dessert, biscuits WG 8 - Chili, Fruit/veggies, Dessert, Corn bread 13 - Chicken Cordon Bleu, Fruit/ veggies, WG Rolls, Dessert 15 - Sweet & Sour Chicken, Fruit/ veggies, Egg rolls, Dessert
20 - Pork Chops, Green Beans/Potatoes, Veggie/fruits, WG Roll, Dessert 22 - Stew, Veggies/fruit, Rolls, Dessert 27 - Pulled Pork Sandwich, Fruit, WG Rolls, Dessert 29 - Chicken Pot Pie, Fruit/veggies, WG Rolls, Dessert
Malad Senior Menu - January Every Meal Served with Juice/Milk/Coffee
2 – Tomato Basil Soup, Lunch Meat Sandwiches, Pears, Dessert 7 – Beef Stroganoff, Carrots, Applesauce, Dessert 9 – Chili Dogs, Broccoli Salad, Peaches, Dessert 14 – Birthday Dinner – Open Face Turkey Sandwich, Mashed Potatoes, Peas, Dessert 16 – Spaghetti w/ Meat Sauce, Salad Bar, Pineapple w/ Cottage Cheese, Dessert
21 – Pulled Pork Casserole, Coleslaw, Mandarin Oranges, Dessert 23 – Baked Potato Bar, Fruit Salad, Breadsticks, Dessert 28 – Salisbury Steak, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Rolls, Dessert 30 – Navajo Tacos, Apples w/ Dip, Dessert
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Grandparents Only Not recommended for parents or kids... By Gramma Dot Back in the day, Kleal J. dropped us off at the Haylands. We laced up our skates and charged across acres of ice all afternoon. There were slick areas with patches of poking-up-weeds that had to be avoided, which taught us maneuverability skills. Deb, Dix, Dot, Pam, Marie, Ann, Cathy, Karla, and Mel just to name a few of the budding Dorothy Hamills, all looked forward to December 29 (Deb’s birthday) and our day on the ice, followed by Jayne’s chili. That’s a rural ice-skating party. Let’s compare it to big-city ice skating. For instance, at Rockefeller Center in New York you get the big Christmas tree, the glitzy skyscape and the world-famous rink for $112 to $204 an hour if you purchase a VIP ticket and that does include complimentary skate rental. If your pocketbook isn’t screaming VIP, you can get regular tickets anywhere from $22 to $124 a ticket depending on the day and time. Don’t plan on skating for $22 an hour unless you get up before the sun and you have your own skates. There’s a $12 skate rental charge if you left the blades at home. You get the idea, big-city ain’t cheap, and I don’t imagine there are many parties
on the rink. You’d have to save a long time just to get yourself in. As far as experience goes, who wouldn’t want acres of ice versus a rink where you skate in a monotonous circle? There are no rules at the Haylands, you can race, play tag, dig your blades in the ice and just lay down and look at the clouds if you want. There is no hour time limit, it’s skate till your toes freeze. Granted the gorgeous Christmas tree and the heated lounge (only for VIPs) are enticing perks, but you could bring your own tent and tree if you really wanted that experience. Life is Good in rural America, but we did have one annoyance that needed work. Kleal J. did not always show up on time for the round-trip ride back to Deb’s. I remember one year our toes were frozen, the sun was going down and we needed Jayne’s chili, but we weren’t a high priority in Kleal’s world. So, we started skating the borrow-pits heading north for home. We hadn’t gone far when our Uber by Kleal finally showed up. When we got to Jayne’s kitchen table the chili was better, the hot chocolate was warmer, and Life was about as Good as it gets! Give me the rural life! And yes, we had all piled in one car. It was cozy.
ON THIS DAY
337 Glassblower Daniel Gabriel Fahrenheit proposes system for making thermometers and the Fahrenheit temperature scale in a paper to the Royal Society of London and is elected a fellow on its basis
1742 French explorers Louis-Joseph and François de La Vérendrye are the first Europeans to reach the foot of the Rocky Mountains at the Yellow River, having crossed the Great Plains 1805 World’s first iron bridge opens to the public, crossing the Severn River at Coalbrookdale, England. Regarded as the symbol of the Industrial Revolution 1818 Mary Shelley’s “Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus” is published anonymously by the small London publishing house of Lackington, Hughes, Harding, Mavor, & Jones 1853 First practical fire engine (horse-drawn) in US enters service
1863 Emancipation Proclamation is issued by Abraham Lincoln to free slaves in Confederate states
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LOOKING BACK AT NATIONAL NEWS Out of Town As readers will know, we run a column on our front page called “News in Brief”. These are stories of national interest that we present in order to provide some context to the national, state, and regional environments in which we all live. While the selections are not always the ones that turn out to be the biggest stories of that week over the long term, they are the ones that catch our attention most on Monday when we prepare the paper contents. Here is a look at some of those we sampled over 2025, many of which have ongoing significance for 2026.
January Former President Carter dies at 100 James Earl Carter the 39th president of the United States passed away on Sunday at 100 years of age, making him the longest lived president by a good margin. Carter was elected in the election of 1976, defeating incumbent Gerald Ford and then losing to challenger Ronald Reagan in 1980. The “new oldest living president” is now Joe Biden, at 83, followed by 79 year old Donald Trump, who is just a bit older than Bill Clinton and George W. Bush. Barack Obama is 64. Two Oregonians die in search for Bigfoot The AP is reporting that two men from Oregon were found dead in a Washington forest after going missing on a hunt for Sasquatch. The two men, 59 and 37 years old, were believed to have died from exposure, according to Skamania County Sheriffs. The weather has been cold and wet, and the two men were reportedly not well outfitted for an extended outdoor trek. Apparently, they had headed out into Gifford Pinchot National Forest north of Portland on Christmas Eve on a Bigfoot hunting trip and family contacted authorities when they had not returned as planned.
February Death toll rises in multi-state floods as rivers rise and rescues continue After the initial blast of the weekend’s massive winter storm, the next phase of danger quickly set in. Water levels are still rising on some waterways in Kentucky and other portions of Ohio and the mid-Atlantic, which is now flooded by a fatal coast-to-coast winter storm. Even worse, more snow and extreme cold is on its way. At least 13 people across Georgia, West Virginia and Kentucky have been reported to have died in the initial storm.
March Utah to ban municipal fluoridation Fluoridation is a process whereby the element is added to drinking water supplies to help prevent cavities and strengthen teeth. Since the process was introduced, it has greatly improved the dental health of Americans across the board. A recent episode in Utah where a malfunctioning fluoride pump released excess fluoride into the water supply led to medical issues for hundreds of people. The bill does not ban fluoride, but it does prohibit municipalities from choosing to add it into their water supplies. At present, only 66 of the state’s 484 municipalities choose to fluoridate their water. Those 66 will lose the option to choose to do so after passage. New Thermal Vent in Yellowstone The AP reports that “a new thermal vent spewing steam in the air at Yellowstone National Park is gaining attention, mainly because it’s visible from a road rather than any significant change in the park famous for its thousands of geysers, hot springs and bubbling mud pots.” The report goes on to explain that in April when car tourism is opened, tourists will be able to view the new steam column from a pullout as long as it remains active. It’s located in an area about a mile north of the Norris Geyser Basin. The vent was noticed by scientists last summer, who measured the steam at 171-degrees venting from the base of a hill. “
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Well-known actor Val Kilmer, famous for a range of roles including Jim Morrison, Batman, Doc Holliday, and many others. The official stated cause of death was pneumonia, which Other notable celebrity deaths over the last week or so include Richard Chamberlain (90), Jay North (TV’s Dennis the Menace) (73), and Heavyweight champion George Forman (76). Sgt Joe Harris, believed to be the oldest surviving World War II paratrooper and member of the first all-Black parachute infantry battalion, died at the impressive age of 108. One World Trade Center designer David Childs died at 83. Former Utah Representative Mia Love, the first Black Republican elected to the US House, died at 43 of brain cancer. Kitty Dukakis died at 88 two weeks ago.
Pocatello youth shot by police dies Victor Perez has died after being taken off life support. Perez, a 17-yearold with autism and cerebral palsy, was determined by doctors to be braindead on Friday, and removed from life support systems. Perez was shot nine times by Pocatello police officers during a domestic incident on April 5 and had since been in a medically induced coma, connected to life-support machines. On Saturday morning, two hundred members of the Pocatello community gathered to support the Perez family in their time of grief. A candlelight vigil, initially planned for Saturday night, was held at 9 a.m. to show solidarity with the injured teen and his family. Pope Francis dies the day after Easter The highest profile religious figure in the Western world, Pope Francis, passed away Monday at the age of 88 following a long illness that culminated in a stroke. Pope Francis is being celebrated around the world, including by religious communities from a variety of faith traditions, as a “man of peace” and an advocate for many of the world’s vulnerable communities.
May Plans to reopen Alcatraz? President Donald Trump floated the idea of reopening the country’s most famous prison—Alcatraz island in the Golden Gate harbor—which has been closed for prisoners since 1963. While the symbolic nature of the location is undeniable and has entered into pop culture in an indelible way, there are a number of practical problems that might prevent the idea from going very far. For one thing, as a prison that has only been operating as a tourist destination for over half a century there are many structural upgrades that will need to be undertaken to the make the location safe and functional enough to serve as a modern detention center. Those updates are estimated to cost far more than the construction of a new prison on dry land. The funds it would require would be compounded by the loss of tourism revenue reliably generated by the popular park.
June Phase out of Penny Announced The US Treasury Department announced Thursday it will gradually cease production of the one-cent coin it has been minting for more than 230 years. But the penny will still remain legal tender, and will still be in use at thousands of retailers around the country for some time to come. The National Retail Federation, which represents most major US store chains as well as thousands of small retailers, also said it anticipates its members will use pennies even after production stops at some point early next year, although it does anticipate that many will round cash transactions to the nearest nickel once the supply of pennies at banks starts to run short. According to experts, there are an estimated 114 billion pennies currently in circulation, but they are “severely underutilized” according to the Treasury department. Digital transactions will still be calculated to the penny, but cash transactions will have to be rounded to the nearest nickel. There is no prediction for how long the process will take. Mall comes down Last weekend, the last of the Pine Ridge Mall merchants moved out,
leaving behind the empty shell of a once vibrant mall. On Monday, full demolition of the Pine Ridge mall was underway, and the walls coming down. A Target is the major announcement for stores eventually moving into the space, which should revitalize what had been a moribund, if beloved shopping area.
July Suspect identified in CDA shootings On Sunday, members of the Couer d’alene Fire department were fired upon by a shooter who had potentially started the blaze in order to ambush first responders. A suspect in the shooting has been identified as 20 year old Wess Roley. Two firefighters were killed as a result of the attack, and another was injured. Governor Brad Little ordered Idaho flags to be lowered to half-staff in remembrance of the slain firefighters. The fire, which has been named the Nettleton Gulch Fire, grew to more than 26 acres overnight, as the scene was being secured and investigated. The transport of the slain firefighters from Kootenai Health to facilities in Spokane drew a spontaneous honor guard of residents who lined the roadways to pay their respects in the midst of this unimaginable tragedy. Epstein Drama Despite pressure from some GOP members of Congress, Speaker Mike Johnson is not planning to schedule a vote calling for the release of additional files in the Jeffrey Epstein case before the August recess. Last week, however, Johnson became the highest-ranking Republican to say he, too, wanted to see more details from the DOJ’s investigation of the late, disgraced financier and accused sex trafficker. Earlier this month, the DOJ issued a memo that said Epstein had not been murdered in prison, nor did he leave a client list. That memo contradicted some of the conspiracy theories previously promoted by Trump and his top lieutenants. Now, a bipartisan group of House members is seeking to circumvent Johnson and force a floor vote. However, even if the group succeeds, the measure won’t be considered by the full House until after Labor Day at the earliest. Bryan Kohberger Sentenced in Idaho College Murders Bryan Kohberger was sentenced on July 23, 2025, to four consecutive life sentences plus 10 years for burglary after pleading guilty to the 2022 murders of four University of Idaho students. As part of a plea deal, the death penalty was removed. During sentencing, victims’ families and a surviving roommate gave emotional statements directly addressing Kohberger. The victims Kaylee Goncalves, Madison Mogen, Xana Kernodle, and Ethan Chapin, were brutally stabbed in their off-campus home on November 13, 2022. Judge Steven Hippler condemned Kohberger’s actions, calling him a “coward.” Former police chief James Fry suggested more information may emerge as case documents are unsealed
August Six people rescued from water after jumping off burning boat in Bear Lake Six people, including two children, were rescued by nearby boaters after their 22-foot Malibu boat caught fire on Bear Lake near the Bear Lake State Park Marina. ] All six occupants jumped into the water and were safely brought to shore. Garden City Fire crews arrived to assist but were hindered by a high-pressure hose failure, which limited firefighting capabilities. The burning boat was pushed toward shore and fully extinguished by a fire engine. The boat was deemed a total loss.
September Charlie Kirk Fatally Shot at Utah Valley University; Suspect in Custody Authorities confirmed conservative activist and Turning Point USA co-founder Charlie Kirk was fatally shot during an event at Utah Valley University on Wednesday, September 10. He was 31. Police identified the suspect as 22-year-old Tyler Robinson, who was arrested late Thursday night near St. George, roughly 250 miles
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from the campus. Investigators say Robinson allegedly confessed to his father, who immediately contacted authorities and secured his son until law enforcement arrived. A high-powered bolt-action rifle believed to have been used in the attack was recovered. Officials say Robinson acted alone and will face capital charges, potentially including the death penalty. Federal and state agencies are treating the killing as a political assassination. Investigators are still working to determine Robinson’s motive. Kirk, a prominent conservative voice, founded Turning Point USA in 2012 and was a frequent speaker on college campuses nationwide.
October President Russell M. Nelson, Leader of the LDS Church, Dies at 101 President Russell M. Nelson, the 17th President and Prophet of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, passed away peacefully on September 27, 2025, at his home in Salt Lake City. He was 101. A world-renowned heart surgeon before his call as an apostle in 1984, Nelson became Church president in January 2018. His tenure was marked by sweeping global ministry, historic reforms, and the announcement of more than 200 temples worldwide. Beloved for his compassion and devotion, Nelson urged members to embrace faith in Jesus Christ. The Church now enters a period of mourning and will sustain a new prophet in coming days.
November Government Shutdown Ends After 40 Days After a 40-day stalemate, Congress has voted to end the longest federal government shutdown in U.S. history. Lawmakers approved a bipartisan funding bill that reopens federal agencies and provides funding through late January 2026. The deal restores pay for hundreds of thousands of federal workers and reverses recent furloughs and terminations that had disrupted essential services nationwide. The shutdown had severely impacted air travel, food assistance programs, and state operations. While deep policy divisions remain particularly over healthcare and tax credits the breakthrough marks a significant moment of relief for federal employees, contractors, and families across the country. Leaders from both parties expressed cautious optimism that the compromise will prevent future shutdowns. Millions Witness Unexpected Northern Lights as Solar Storm Dazzles the World Millions of people across the globe were treated to a rare spectacle as vibrant northern lights illuminated skies far beyond their usual range. The dazzling display came from a powerful solar storm that unexpectedly intensified, sending charged particles from the sun crashing into Earth’s magnetic field. Spectators from Europe, North America, and even parts of Asia and Australia reported glowing ribbons of green, purple, and red light dancing across the night sky.
December Wyoming Highway Patrol Tracks Down Missing Wisconsin Teen, Arrests Alleged Kidnappers En Route to Utah A missing Wisconsin teenager was safely recovered after the Wyoming Highway Patrol intercepted a vehicle carrying the girl and two alleged kidnappers along Interstate 80. A regional alert had been issued for the teen, who authorities believed was traveling with a 20-year-old man wanted on drug charges. Using cellular data, dispatchers traced the suspects’ movement between Laramie and Rawlins, allowing troopers to locate the vehicle near Sinclair. During the traffic stop, officers found the teen in the back seat and detained the two men, who claimed they had been “hired” to take her to Utah. Investigators are reviewing that claim, but both suspects now face kidnapping and custody interference charges. Highway Patrol officials praised the coordinated response, crediting communication among agencies for the girl’s safe recovery and swift resolution. C Y
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NOTICES NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE - To be sold for cash at a Trustee’s Sale on April 14, 2026, 11:00 AM at the Oneida County Courthouse Front Steps, 10 Court Street, Malad City, ID 83252, the following-described real property situated in Oneida County, Idaho (the “Property”): Lot 9 of Elkhorn Ridge Estates Subdivision, Recorded in Oneida County, Idaho recorders office on September 17, 2007 under instrument number 141595. Commonly known as: 10564 North Elk Ridge Road, Malad City, ID 83252 Lindsay Gledhill and Brian Gledhill, as Trustors, conveyed the Property via a Deed of Trust dated May 15, 2024, in favor of American Funding, LLC, in which Northern Title Company of Idaho, Inc. was named as Trustee. The Trust Deed was recorded in Oneida County, Idaho, on May 16, 2024, as Instrument No. 166029, of Official Records. Brigham J. Lundberg is the Successor Trustee pursuant to an Appointment of Trustee recorded in Oneida County, Idaho, on September 23, 2025 as Instrument No. 167931. American Funding, LLC (“Beneficiary”) has declared a default in the terms of said Deed of Trust due to Trustor’s failure to make monthly payments beginning June 15, 2024, and each month subsequent, which monthly installments would have been applied on the principal and interest due on said obligation and other charges against the property or loan. By reason of said default, the Beneficiary has declared all sums owing on the obligation secured by said Deed of Trust immediately due and payable. The total amount due on this obligation is the principal sum of $150,000.00, interest in the amount of $9,000.00, fees in the amount of $4,950.00, and other amounts due and payable (including default interest) in the amount of $54,604.17, for a total amount owing of $218,554.17, plus accruing interest, late charges, and other fees and costs that may be
incurred or advanced. The Beneficiary anticipates and may disburse such amounts as may be required to preserve and protect the property and for real property taxes that may become due or delinquent, unless such amounts of taxes are paid by the Trustors. If such amounts are paid by the Beneficiary, the amounts or taxes will be added to the obligations secured by the Deed of Trust. Other expenses to be charged against the proceeds of this sale include Trustee fees, attorney fees, costs and expenses of the sale, and late charges, if any. Beneficiary has elected and has directed the Trustee to sell the above-described property to satisfy the obligation. The sale is a public sale and any person, including the Beneficiary, may bid at the sale. The bid price must be paid immediately upon the close of bidding by certified funds (valid money orders, certified checks or cashier’s checks). The conveyance will be made by Trustee’s Deed, without any representation or warranty, including warranty of title, express or implied, as the sale is made strictly on an as-is, where-is basis, without limitation, the sale is being made subject to all existing conditions, if any, of lead paint, mold or other environmental or health hazards. The Trustors, successor in interest to the Trustors, or any other person having an interest in the property, or any person named in Idaho Code § 45-1506, has the right, at any time prior to the Trustee’s Sale, to pay to the Beneficiary, or the successor in interest to the Beneficiary, the entire amount then due under the Deed of Trust and the obligation secured thereby (including costs and expenses actually incurred and attorney fees) other than such portion of the principal as would not then be due had no default occurred and by curing any other default complained of herein that is capable of being cured by tendering the performance required under the obligation or to cure the
NEWS OF RECORD ONEIDA COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE Karen Arnout, Malad, speeding in school zone, $100.00, costs $56.50 Shelby Hamilton, Malad, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50 Abdul Masoud Khaleqi, Herriman, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50 Kim Gray Meacham, Odgen, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50 Benjamin Henry Naylor, Bluffdale, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50 Gage Shelman, Malad, driving without privileges, $150.00, costs $172.50 McKenzie Hope Foster, Cedar Hills, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50 Leeann Pocatello, fail to yield entering highway, $33.50, costs $56.50 Megan Otten, Franklin, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50 MALAD CITY Daxton Julian Jimenez, Malad, unlawful overtaking and passing school bus, $300.00, costs $56.50 Bryan Dean Scott, Malad, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50 Matthew Scott Shulz, Malad, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50 Shane Levere Cornwall, Malad, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50 Rone Gleckler, Malad, unlawful overtaking and passing school bus, $300.00, costs $56.50 Braun M Nalder, Malad, fail to register vehicle annually, $43.50, costs $56.50 Ken C Probst, Malad, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50 IDAHO STATE POLICE Brooklyn Skye Bell, Sandy, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50 Samuel Larry Checketts, Kaysville, speeding, $33.50, costs $56.50 C Y
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default, by paying all costs and expenses actually incurred in enforcing the obligation and Deed of Trust with Successor Trustee fees and attorney fees. In the event that all defaults are cured the foreclosure will be dismissed and the foreclosure sale will be canceled. The scheduled Trustee’s Sale may be postponed by public proclamation up to 30 days for any reason. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Successor Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The above Trustors are named to comply with Idaho Code § 451506(4)(a). No representation is made that they are, or are not, presently responsible for this obligation. This is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Dated this 4th day of December, 2025. Brigham J. Lundberg Successor Trustee 376 East 400 South, Suite 300, Salt Lake City, UT 84111 Telephone: 801-3552886 Office Hours: Mon.-Fri., 8AM-5PM (MST) HWM File No. ID22471
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ORDINANCE NO. 2025-12-01 AN ORDINANCE OF ONEIDA COUNTY, IDAHO A POLITICAL SUBDIVISION OF THE STATE OF IDAHO, ADOPTING AN AMENDED AREA OF IMPACT AROUND THE CITY OF MALD PURSUANT TO IDAHO CODE 67-6526; REPEALING CONFLICTING ORDINANCES AND PROVISIONS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. #5794-01--01-26-T1
Deed of Reconveyance, Grantor: Guild Mortgage Company LLC, First American Title Company; Grantee: Glispy Wade Christophersen Quit Claim Deed - Grantor: Jake Marvin Hess; Grantee: Hess Pumice Products INC Substitution of Trustee Grantor: Jonathan Steven Hayes, Christa Janae Hayes, Churchhill Mortgage Corporation; Grantee: Jeffrey E Rolig Deed of Reconveyance - Grantor: Jeffrey E Rolig; Grantee: Jonathan Steven Hayes, Christa Janae Hayes Substitution of Trustee Grantor: Steven Gundry, Laura Gundry, American Pacific Mortgage; Grantee: Jeffrey E Rolig Deed of Reconveyance - Grantor: Jeffrey E Rolig; Grantee: Steven Gundry, Laura Gundry Substitution of Trustee Grantor: Steven K Atkinson, Anneleise Blanche Atkinson, Andrews Federal Credit Union; Grantee: Kevin P Moran Deed of Reconveyance - Grantor: Kevin P Moran; Grantee: Steven K Atkinson, Anneleise Blanche Atkinson Affidavit of Survivors Grantor: Laraine Blackham; Grantee: Warren Roger Blackham (deceased) Warranty Deed - Grantor: Laraine Blackham; Grantee: Grant Thacker, Debra Thacker Deed of Trust - Grantor: Grant Thacker, Debra Thacker; Grantee: Newrez LLC December 16, 2025 Marriage License - William Olschewski Beagley, Amy Rose Naylor December 17, 2025 Deed of Trust - Grantor: Hannah Wray, Joshua Wray;
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Mountain States Insurance: They gave a sack of KC Oil, RV Park and Ice Cream Shop: For their goodies to all their winners. prize they gave a bag of goodies and $5 to each Oliver Reiss, Celes Francom, Holland Bowen, Remwinner. Bransen Jensen, Cutler Smith, Remington Daniels, An- ington Daniels, Carter Allen, Wrenlee Jensen, Case nie Eliason, Adi Larsen, Jayde Booth, Raystyn Nimer, Bird, Whitley Smith, Saylor Holden, Haven Green, Saylor Holden, River Hansen, Everly Maughan, Hazel Avie Langston, Ryker Nielsen, Blaze Eliason, Trinity Hodgkin, Levi Roe, Addison Zahn, Jackson Hannum, Hollingsworth, Addison Zahn, Kate Hubbard, Britton Seagar, Chevylynn Nimer, Melissa Oseguera, Brianna Kiva Crowther, Clara Barnes, Tristan Hodgkin, Lila Crowther, Jacob Roe, Kimber Phillips, Adler Zahn, DaiWilliams, Braelyn Bastian, Daisey Hawkes, Paisley sy Hawkes, Lucy Bird, Brookell Nimer, Taggart Smith, Maughan, Haylen Kimberling, Taggart Smith, Megan Whittney Roe, Kennedy Hannum, Casey Young and Moss and Cherysh Lanae Brees Megan Moss
Oneida Pioneer Museum: For their prize they gave a candy cane and a $1 bill! Holland Bowen, Remington Daniels, Bransen Jensen, Oliver Reiss, Kiera Thorpe, Tayber Cutter, Haven Green, Whitley Smith, Kiera Thorpe, Heidi Firth, Petra Gardner, Finlee Jensen, Brody Price, Kyvor Smith, Maisy Firth, Lincoln Moss, Ashlyn Spencer, Fenn Sweeten, Victoria Anderson, Melissa Oseguera, Riggin Sweeten, Wynn Werk, Saige Cox, Makinzie Shandrew, Taggart Smith and Casey Young
Broulim’s: They gave a $10 Broulim’s gift card. Cutler Smith, Penelope Firth, Steelie Price, Haven Green, Brody Price, Jackson Rentmeister, Deacon Lewis, Hunter Thompson, Emery Didericksen, Paisley Maughan, Saige Cox and Megan Moss
Sinclair Central Service: They gave each child a wrapped present/toy Riggs Davis, Chloe Smith, Corbin Smith, Branch Martinsen, Style Martinsen, Sway Martinsen, Alec Thorpe, Dekker Davis, Isabella Thomas and Hyrum Jenkins
Northern Title: for their prize they gave toys and a Grinch blanket. Goldie Goddard, Melissa Oseguera, Megan Moss, Taggart Smith and Remington Daniels.
The Idaho Enterprise: For their prize the kids got a Bamma’s Pop and Swirl: They gave away a free Idaho Mill and Tree Services: If you were a lucky keychain with a Disney character on it and a cara- cup of frozen yogurt and toppings to each winner. winner at this business they gave their winners mel chocolate Santa. Kaisa Winward, Hesston Sweeten, Maddox Wray, a Stocking with a coloring book, bubble gum, a Shelby Sorensen, Makelle Clark, Rhythm Francom, chocolate elf and a gummy bracelet. Melissa Oseg- Haven Green, Ridge Wise, Emersyn Wise, Jayde Camden Crowther, Brantley Daniels, Anthony Puruera, Saige Cox, Jemma Fisher, Heidi Firth, Vera Reel, Evans, Hadlie Evans, Ryker Nielsen, Paisley Allen, Jaxten Price, Steelie Price, Brixten Price, Rhyatt Nimer, dum, Deacon Lewis, Mollie Smith, Chipper Jones, Harper Maughan, McCoy Maughan, Tex Maughan, Brookell Nimer, Haisley Nimer, Brianna Williams, Cutler Timber Booth, Emersyn Wise, Kaisley Jenkins, WhitEverly Maughan and Kymber Maughan Smith, Whitley Smith and Kyvor Smith ley Smith, Lexi Smith, Ali Hanks, Jordyn Wright and Alivia Seamons
Pizza Stop: Gave their winners a gift card for a personal pizza. Ali Hanks, Avie Langston, Paisley Allen, Jojo Jones, Madeline Shandrew, Mahayla Crowther, Maddox Wray, Alyssa Seamons, Piper Lewis, Austin Schrenk, Whittney Roe, Braelyn Bastian, Dempsey Firth, Everleigh Monico, Brianna Williams, Saige Cox, Harper Maughan, ,Trinity Hodgkin, Tristan Hodgkin, Casey Young, Kyvor Smith, Melissa Oseguera, Adler Zahn, Addison Zahn, Jaxon Kelley, Paisley Maughan and Lila Crowther
Hess Napa: Hess Napa gave a filled candy cane to Malad City: Their prize was gummy bear filled their winners. candy canes. Quail Higley, Casey Young, Lila Crowther, Kyler Saige Cox, Rhett Coleman, Jack Coleman, Eva Cragun, Chloe Smith, Relm Francom, Kennedy Coleman, Finley Jensen, Micah Crowther, Paisley Hannum, Kiera Thorpe, Petra Gardner, Addison Maughan, Chloe Smith, Crew Cox, Lincoln Malm, Zahn, Oliver Reiss, Penelope Firth, Kaysen Knutter, Jemma Fisher, Oliver Fisher, Steelie Price, Wrenlee Holland Bowen, Melissa Oseguera, Hailey Hanks, Jensen, Remington Daniels, Penny Firth, Bransen Cherysh Lenae Brees, Taggart Smith, Vivienne Jensen, Cutler Smith, Vivienne Atkinson, Maddox Atkinson, Ridge Francom, Isabelle Thomas, Lakota Wray, Ellie Wray, Sawyer Wray, Paisley Allen, Riverlyn Francom, Renner Thomas, Serenity Thomas, Haven Schow, Melissa Oseguera and Brianna Williams Green and Bailer Sweeten
Tiny Tots: For their prize they gave out Cotton Candy. Kennedy Batelaan, Amy Shaffer, Ocean Clark, Gannon Steed, Brookell Nimer, Emerie Mackey, Brianna Williams, Tucker Mackey, Gracie Smith, Afton Wangsgard, Kyvor Smith, Haislee Nimer, Klea Gregory, Style Martinsen, Easton Bowman, Brixten Price, Chance Bates, Finlee Jensen, Kaleb Nielsen, Goldie Goddard, Whitley Smith, Saylor Holden, Haven Green, Tayber Cutler, Kiera Thorpe, Mckinley Daniel, Emery Gregory, Kaysen Knutter, Steelie Price, Rhyatt Nimer, Wrenlee Jensen, Asher Bowman, Jaxxten Price, Kruw Cook, Ridge Gregory, Cutler Smith, Bransen Jensen and Oliver Reiss
Hess Lumber: Winners got a bag with a variety of Nell J. Redfield Memorial Hospital: They gave their toys and treats. winners a candy filled candy cane and other treats. Everett Atkinson, Colton Batelaan, Bailer Sweeten, Whitley Houston, Webb Houston, Annabelle ShanSiage Cox, Haven Green, Tristan Hodgkin, Jerim Kel- drew, Kody Wangsgard, Saige Cox, Adler Zahn, Meley, Everly Maughan, Mckoy Maughan, Melissa Oseg- lissa Oseguera, Samuel Tooke, Rhett Coleman, Heidi uera, Penelope Firth, Steelie Price, Brody Price, Oliver Firth, Petra Gardner, Corbin Smith, Steelie Price, Reiss, Annabel Shandrew, Chloe Smith, Taggart Smith, Carter Allen, Kennedy Batelaan, Mckinley Daniels, Charlotte Werk, Ridge Wise, Claire Wright, Casey Avery Eliason, Haven Green, Hazel Hollingsworth, Young, Adler Zahn, Holland Bowen, Koda Crowther, Finlee Jensen, Sway Martinsen, Style Martinsen, Kiya Crowther, Lila Crowther, Mahayla Crowther, Branch Martinsen, Annie Eliason, Hayes Eliason, Tex Mckinley Daniels, Avie Langston, Everleigh Monico, Maughan, Mckoy Maughan, Harper Maughan, Everly Gracelin Monico, Uriah Monico, Adora Monico, Kyvor Maughan, Kymber Maughan, Rivyn Francom, Relm Smith, Whitley Smith, Cutler Smith, Olivia Sperry, Miles Francom and Haven Francom Sperry and Waylon Weeks.
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Oneida Family Dental: They gave a cup of goodies. Ward’s Ace and Country Store: They gave each Evans Well Drilling: For their prize they gave candy Lincoln Moss, Melissa Oseguera, Whittney Roe, Claire winner a bag of treats filled candy canes. Emery Gregory, Kamryn Charles, Hunter Wilcox, Cutler Heidi Firth, Megan Moss, Lincoln Moss, Holland BowWright, Jordyn Wright and Lila Crowther Smith, Hutson Tooke, Melissa Oseguera, Penelope en, Quailey Higley, Melissa Oseguera, Raystyn Nimer, Firth and Taggart Smith Mahlon Young, Drisco Thomas, Conley Price, Brody Price, Kody Wangsgard and Piper Lewis
Hess Pumice: Hess Pumice gave a filled candy Edith’s Collective Florist: Each winner got a bag of ATC: Each child got a toy. festive popcorn. Oliver Reiss, Annie Eliason, Remington Daniels, Steel- cane to their winners. Brixten Price, Steelie Price, Lucy Bird, Case Bird, ie Price, Bailer Sweeten, Jane Eliason, Whitley Smith, Braelyn Bastian, Sway Martinsen, Heidi Firth, Afton Mahlon Young, Casey Young, Austin Moss, Megan Kymber Maughan, Brody Price, Haislee Nimer, Oliver Wangsgard, Hudson Rentmeister, Easton Bowman, Moss, Saige Cox, Sawyer Wray, Alivia Seamons, Fisher, Brooke Hubbard, Hutson Tooke, Chloe Smith, Asher Bowman, Whittney Roe, Raygun Hansen, Haylen Kimberling, Ali Hanks, Maylee Hanks, Megan Jackson Hannum, Evelynn Hess, Deacon Lewis, Afton Lincoln Moss, Melissa Oseguera, Haven Francom, Moss, Daisy Hawkes, Chloe Daniels, Danilyn DanWangsgard, Vera Reel, Chipper Jones, River Hansen, Austin Schrenk, Austin Moss, Saige Cox, Taggart iels, Adilee Daniels, Brantley Daniels, Kruw Cook, Adaline Degn, Haven Green, Holland Bowen, Reming- Smith, Alyssa Seamons and Casey Young Tinley Moon, Remington Daniels, Cutler Smith, ton Daniels and Cutler Smith Kyvor Smith, Whitley Smith, Brixten Price, Steelie Price and Jaxxten Price
Farm Bureau Insurance: They gave their winners a Family Dollar: They gave their winners a bag of treats. soda pop and some treats. Paisley Maughan, Remington Daniels, Waylon Weeks, Ellie Waldron, Oliver Reiss, Whitley Smith, Saige Cox, Melissa Oseguera, Jordan Wright, Remington Daniels, Kruw Cook, Farm Bureau Insurance, Wrenlee JenBranch Martinsen and Chance Bates sen, Haven Green, Finlee Jensen, Paisley Blaisdell, Addison Zahn, Adaline Degn, Branch Martinsen, Chloe Smith, Lila Crowther, Braelyn Bastian, Lucy Bird, Saige Cox, Haylen Kimberling, Taggart Smith, Cutler Smith, Kyvor Smith, Whitley Smith, Lincoln Moss, Megan Moss and Casey Young
Ireland Bank: They gave a $20 gift card to their winners. Casey Young, Harper Maughan and Kiera Thorpe
Allen Drug and Variety: For their prize they gave a bag of treats. Kaleb Nielsen, Harper Maughan and Melissa Oseguera
OTR/Little Caesar’s: They gave a variety of prizes to their winners. Most kids got a frazil cup, free slushie, and candy. Some of the older kids that won got a gift card for a free pizza. Madeline Shandrew, Braelyn Bastian, Haven Green, Paxton Green, Maysee Addis, Aurora Addis, Hunter Wilcox, Saige Cox, Gracie Smith, Brianna Williams, Melissa Oseguera, Megan Moss, Titan Bealer, Johnny Shrenk, Kate Hubbard, Brig Hanks, Kaysen Knutter, Holland Bowen, Sawyer Wray, Adaline Degn and Cutler Smith C Y
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Thomas Electric: Their prize was a box of candy and a Thomas Electric Calendar. Paisley Maughan, Lincoln Moss, Austin Moss, Megan Moss, River Hansen, Melissa Oseguera, Rachael Rogers, Avery Eliason, Hudson Hess, Ember Malm, Penny Didericksen, Emery Didericksen, Crew Cox, Saige Cox, Tex Maughan, Kymber Maughan, Everly Maughan, McKoy Maughan, Harper Maughan and Drisco Thomas.
Malad Drive In: Gave a cup of ice cream for their winners. Saige Cox, Raygun Hansen, Casey Young, Brianna Williams, Haven Green, Hadlie Evans, Paisley Allen, Ryker Nielsen, Jayde Evans, Ridge Wise, Emersyn Wise, Cutler Smith, Holland Bowen, Rhyatt Nimer, Tayber Cutler, Raystyn Nimer, Steelie Price, Jaxxten Price, Brixten Price, Jaxon Rentmeister, Vera Reel, Jordan Wright, Addison Zahn, Branch Martinsen, Timberlyn Barnes, Lincoln Moss, Melissa Oseguera, Alder Zahn, Shelby Sorensen and Taggart Smith
BC Timbers: For their prize they gave a reusable Malad Rock- If you were a winner at Malad Rock bag with their business logo on it, treats, BC Timyou received a $2 bill and a rock sucker. Haven Green, Case Bird, Jett Thorpe, Holland Bowen, bers t-shirts and swag, and a toy for each kid. Hutson Tooke, Petra Gardner, Hayes Eliason, Robert Wrenlee Jensen, Case Bird, Jemma Fisher, Brig Cotter, Maylee Hanks, Johnny Schrenk, Alivia SeaHanks, Timber Booth, Style Martinsen, Branch Marmons, Raystyn Nimer, Adler Zahn, Haylen Kimberling, tinsen, Melissa Oseguera, Braelyn Bastian, Jackson Casey Young, Brookell Nimer, Phoebe Firth, Ali Hanks, Hannum, Taggart Smith, Kody Wangsgard, Afton Wangsgard, Saige Cox, Whittney Roe and Mahayla Braelyn Bastian, Brantley Daniels, Kody Wansgard, Crowther. Saige Cox, Kennedy Hannum, Melissa Oseguera, Fenn Sweeten and Ashlyn Spencer C Y
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The Boys 3A State Wrestling Championship team with coaches, and others who made led to the program’s success.
Highlights from the Year in Sports BY ALLISON ELIASON
The Malad Dragon athletic teams had a stellar year across various sports as they competed throughout 2025. Through it all they highlighted their talent, dedication, and determination to outpace the competition. More importantly, they showed grit and grace as they focused on their own improvements, bit by bit, to not only bring about individual results but team glory. 2025 will be a year to remember for so many athletes, coaches, and MHS fans. Boys Wrestling The MHS Wrestling team had an impressive 2025 wrestling season, traveling to new tournaments to take on unseen competition, the Dragon wrestlers challenged themselves in new ways to hone their skills and improve their on mat game. The season culminated in the long awaited District tournaments, the deciding brackets for State Tournament. At district, the Malad athletes rose to the top with eleven wrestlers fighting for the individual district champion title. When the matches were over, seven of Malad’s finest claimed first place, five earning the runner up spot, with two third place finalists qualifying to wrestle at state as well. As a team, the Dragons dominated on the scoreboard, accumulating 308.5 to win the district title, their 12th title in 13 years. Not only did Malad lead the district, their team also led the state in the classroom. Before competing in the district tournament, it was announced that the Malad wrestlers had won the title of Academic State Champions. Coach Morrisoon said, “As coaches we hope to teach these boys how to be great wrestlers but also to work hard at everything they do. Making their good grades and successes in the classroom a priority.” There was nothing given to the MHS team as they competed at the state tournament with highly competitive teams from Ririe and Kellogg flooding the brackets. But as the bouts on the mats played out, it was clear that Malad had brought the most skilled and enduring athletes to the tournament. Jack Willie, Drake Morrison, and Orri Miller fought their way to the top of their brackets, an impressive result for the MHS team. Equally impressive, of the 13 MHS athletes at the state tournament, 11 wrestled in the medal rounds. Their final results led Malad to outscore Ririe in their close race for the top team, securing first place with 211.5 points, the most they have ever scored at the state tournament. Girls Wrestling The MHS girls wrestling continued to grow as the program competed in its third year on the mats. Their new found experience and growth contin-
ued to surpass expectations, finding them great success as they competed in meets and tournaments throughout the season. On their path to the season final state tournament, the Lady Dragons wrestled in the southeast Idaho regional tournament. There the MHS team showcased an impressive performance, securing a third-place finish out of 26 teams. The competition was fierce, but the Malad lady wrestlers demonstrated grit and determination, with several athletes placing in their respective weight classes. The Malad girls wrestling team put on a strong performance at the state finals, with three wrestlers, Bella Smith, Cale Carter and Aubrey Shulz, representing the Dragons on the mat. Despite tough competition, the team demonstrated determination and resilience, led by Smith’s impressive 5th-place finish in the 235-pound division. Making her the first Malad Lady Dragon to place in the state finals. The Lady Dragon coaching staff commented, “The girls have grown and improved a tremendous amount. As coaches we are so proud of how far they have come. If you were to compare where we were on the first week of practice to their final weekend you wouldn’t even recognize the team. So many have worked through sickness, injuries, and personal challenges to continue to battle it out on the mat both in practice and in competition.” Girls Basketball The Lady Dragon basketball team accumulated an impressive record over their 24/25 season, ending 24-2. Starting the season with a tough loss to Bear Lake on their home court, the MHS team had a high level of excellence they chased throughout the season. Working to achieve their lofty goals first as district champions, then as state competitors, and finally as state champions, Malad accomplished great things throughout their season. The Lady Dragons dominated the annual Ririe Bulldog Shootout, winning the tournament for the second year in a row. The team went undefeated in their district season play, defeating Soda Springs both home and away for the first time in years. It was a redeeming matchup to host Bear Lake in January of 2025 where they defeated them 44-39. February saw them accomplish their first goal, claiming the “Champion” title, the first time in 15 years for Malad. Their path through the district bracket included a physical game against the West Side Pirates in the semi-finals before defeating Soda Springs in the championship game. Qualifying for the state tournament, the Lady Dragons focused on their next goal- a state tournament. The MHS team won their opening
game 49-31 against North Fremont in a game dominated by defense. Next, Malad faced the Grangeville Bulldogs, a quick northern Idaho team. Trailing at half, the Lady Dragons worked to outpace the Bulldogs at the hoop, tallying 21 points in the fourth quarter to win 48-36. Pitted against the only team that had rivaled their 3A #1 ranking, the Lady Dragons were set to play against the Parma Panthers in the championship game. Trailing the Panthers for more than three quarters of the game, the MHS team quickly chipped away at the lead in the fourth quarter. Suddenly, they found themselves ahead, but with only minutes left, Parma inched ahead. As the clock wound down and Malad’s last minute efforts to connect with the basket were in vain as they fell 55-58. “It was a heartbreaker, for sure,” shared Head Coach Trevor Jones. “Winning a state title was our final goal to accomplish this season.” He continued, “But at the same time, we couldn’t be more proud of what these girls did. They showed what Dragon basketball is really all about- the fight and desire within them isn’t something you can teach. We tell them the game isn’t over until the last whistle and they played with hope to the very end. Boys Basketball Season records won’t clearly illustrate the season the MHS boys basketball played out over 2025. While they only tallied 6 wins to 17 losses, the Dragon basketball team worked through one of the toughest schedules throughout the state. Facing a number of the best teams from across Idaho, Malad competed with Declo, Wendell, West Side and Firth- teams that dominated the state tournament. In most of their games, the Dragons hung right in with their competition until their opponents finally found a way to exploit their weaknesses. Commenting on their final game and the end to their season, Head Coach Zach Beutler shared, “We were the youngest program in the district by age and varsity experience. At times our thin upperclassman depth combined with 9th & 10th graders competed well vs jr and sr laden programs. We had several coaches express how they admired the fight and skill our boys displayed. We played the best teams in the state and competed well.” Baseball Jumping into their season despite the chill of an Idaho spring, the MHS boys baseball team filled the dugouts with a fresh team under the direction of new head coach Jeff Snow. Focusing on the fundamentals of the game Coach Snow slowly began to help his team make steady improvements to their game around the bases. Overcoming adversity in the challenging teams they faced played out
in the post season tournaments for the Dragons. Playing a new tournament format, the MHS team first hosted and played through the district games. Malad swept their three tournament games against Declo and Wendell, twice, to finish their conference contests undefeated against district teams for the 2025 season. Head Coach Jeff Snow shared how proud he was of his team’s accomplishment to become the 2025 district champion team. In their next step of the post season play, Malad hosted the Regional Play-In series Southern Qualifying tournament. The double elimination tournament featured only three teams including Malad, Parma, and Grangeville, the winner of the tournament moving on to the four team state tournament. The Dragons faced Parma in their opening game, winning 3-0 in the defensive battle. Malad advanced to the semi-final matchup to play against #1 seed Grangeville. The 10-5 win landed the Dragons in the championship round where they faced Grangeville once again. The MHS outpaced the Bulldogs, ending the game early as they went up 10-2 in the fifth inning. Coach Snow couldn’t have been more proud of his team as he commented, “We dominated this tournament all the way around. Malad should be so proud of these boys!” The Malad Dragon baseball team went to state as the fourth seed and set to play the #1 Orofino Maniacs. Surprising their opponents in an 6-3 upset, a game won with a diving catch by Easton Green in left field to keep the loaded bases from scoring, the Dragons advanced to the semi-final game against Nampa Christian. In another knock down, drag out sort of game, Malad squeaked by with an 11-10 victory, making a comeback after Nampa Christian started out with a 5-0 opening inning. The comeback win required two things in the final inningholding the Trojans scoreless for two innings and putting up two MHS runs. Like it was scripted, the Dragon defense held Nampa Christian scoreless, while Montgomery and Green rushed across two MHS runs. Now in the championship game against Nampa Christian for their second matchup, it was almost a formality to play out the game. The Dragons dominated the game from the very first pitch, making their biggest gains in the third inning as they went up by 6 runs to win 8-6. Reflecting back on the tournament games, Coach Snow couldn’t stop talking about how proud he was of what the team accomplished. “It was amazing to see the things we preached together all season finally come together in our final games. After working towards a zero strikeout continued next page
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The Malad cross country teams truly dominated the field in 2025.
continued from previous page game, we finally accomplished it in that championship game.” Softball It was a softball season to remember as the Lady Dragons finished their season 29-4 and as the state runner up. What may have seemed like a disappointing season to some was full of highlights, impressive feats, and memorable moments for the MHS softball team. As the season rounded out, the Lady Dragons played their final regular season game on the new field, an exciting end for the nine seniors that had played together from a young age. As the undefeated #1 seed of the district tournament, Malad hosted the games. Unsurprisingly, the MHS dominated the tournament to claim another district title and advance to the state games. But the state tournament turned out to be anything the Lady Dragons had expected. Winning their first game against the Firth Cougars 14-4 in the fifth inning, Malad was set to play the North Fremont Huskies. In the Huskies’ best game of the season, they connected with the pitch in a way they never had against Malad, tallying 7 runs on 12 hits. The MHS team failed to keep up as they fell 5-7. Determined to still make it to the championship game, their path now had to go the long way. Over the following two days, the Lady Dragons took down Declo, Parma, and North Fremont before having their chance at the championship title. Playing in the pouring rain, Malad and Nampa Christian battled out the intense game that was decided on a single play. Down 3-5 with one runner on and two outs, senior Teagan Daniels stepped up to the plate, eventually sending a deep fly ball to the left field. Just before it could sail over the fence for a home run and to tie the game, the Nampa Christian outfielder reached up to catch the fly ball to end the game. Feeling the disappointment of the loss, especially for so many that had worked and hoped for a different outcome, Coach Adams said, “This season we went 29-4, outscoring opponents 423 to 70.” To describe her team she just used one word, “Dominant!” Track and Field It was an exciting and unexpected year for the Dragon Track and Field team in 2025. With new athletes, new interests, and new events, the season included improvements, progress and successes in ways the MHS track coach staff, led by new head coach Caleb William, never would have guessed. Culminating in the district meet, the Lady Dragons track team won first place with 141 points. Coach Williams, commented about the win, saying, “Our girls won the team title for the first time since 2002 which is super cool.” The MHS placed third, the team and individual placing qualifying a total of 21 Malad athletes for the state meet. Despite the nerves, the less than ideal weather, and the fierce competition, the Dragon competitors brought their best efforts to not only medal but also set nine personal best records were set at the state meet. Senior Brycen Talbot competed in the 800M race medal in 5th place, setting a PR in his final race. Gabe Hooste qualified in the javelin in its inaugural year with a throw of 155’ to claim second place. Boston Burbidge ran a personal best time of 9:42.44 to take third place in the 3200M race and 4:23.77 in the C Y
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1600M race for another 3rd place finish. Braun Nalder managed to PR in the pole vault, despite the pouring rain, jumping 13’ for third place, also tying the school record. Levi Angell had two Top 10 finishes with PRs, taking 8th place in the 3200M, with a 10:20.14, and 9th place in the 800M with a 2:02.46. Jumping nearly as high as he is tall, Justin Toone set a new personal best in the high jump with a height of 6’. Kaycee Venable medaled in each of her individual events, the 300M hurdles with a time of 47.92 for second place as well as 16.93 to earn a fourth place finish in the 100M hurdles. Jumping 8’6”, Venable took sixth place in the women’s pole vault. Racing and placing at the state meet for the second year in a row, sophomore Halie Palmer took fifth place in the 200M dash with a time of 26.77. Joni Beck ran in her fourth and final state track meet, placing sixth as she competed in the 800M race with a time of 2:26.06. Brielle Bastian ran in the 400M race to place fifth with a time of 1:01.48. Racing in both the 1600M and 3200M races, Aezlyn Summer easily PRs with fifth place in the 3200M (12:06.99) and eighth place in the 1600M (5:45.88). Samantha Shrenk competed in the 300M hurdles, placing eighth with time at 53.44. The women’s team also medaled in each of their team relay events, taking second place in both the 4X400 Relay and the Medley Relay. Coach Williams was impressed with the MHS track and field team, sharing, “We took a total of 39 medals home by 18 athletes, with girls taking 3rd overall as a team and boys taking 5th by 0.5 points, breaking 6 school records this year. It was an amazing meet!” Cross Country It was an unprecedented year for the MHS Cross Country team, a year that began long before the season was underway. Putting in the time and miles to start the season in the best condition, the Dragon racers hit the ground running as the season began. Taking the top spots in a number of races as both individuals and teams, Malad’s athletes began to rise to the top of the competition, proving that they belong with the best of the best. Throughout the season the racers continued to see new personal best times, despite a number of illnesses and injuries. Seeing the potential in her athletes, Head Coach Tia Talbot knew they could do great things in the post season meets, they just had to believe in it themselves. Competing in Soda Springs, the teams went to work to accomplish their first goal- winning the girls and boys district races. Aezlyn Summers led the MHS pack in the girls race, finishing second with a time of 20:58.70, Kaycee Venable following close behind in third place. Ellie Angell crossed in sixth place, Kallie Talbot in seventh place, and Brielle Bastian in eighth to round out the scoring contributing runners. With their top five runners placing in the Top 10, it was no surprise that the Lady Dragons were announced as the 2025 champion team. Malad’s Boston Burbidge outshown the competition as he placed first and claimed the district title with a time of 16:47.11. Jace Nalder, Levi Angell, and Braun Nalder slipped in the top ten racers to help the team tallied 30 points, 18 points ahead of Soda Springs in second place. Qualifying for the state race in the very best way, the MHS team had high hopes that they could do it again, this
time against the very best of the state. Right on pace in the state meet, Summers came in first for Malad at 19:12.4 for seventh place, Venable and Angell trailing just behind. Brielle Bastian and Kallie Talbot managed to catch several runners ahead of them, with Jenna Talbot and Somerli Nalder rounding out the MHS racers. The Lady Dragons were proudly announced as the 2025 XC State Champions, each of them setting PRs in the undertaking. In the men’s race, Boston Burbidge and Jace Nalder sprinted their way to the front of the pack, a position they maintained through the course. It was an exciting sight to see Burbidge as he gutted out the final sprint to claim the title of state champion with a time of 15:18.6. Jace Nalder trailed by 20 seconds to place third with his brother Braun accomplishing an eighth place finish. With a 16 point lead, the Dragons men’s team was announced as the winners and the 3A State Champions. For some the championship was a sweet finish to their high school XC career and for some it was the beginning and hope for the future. For all of Malad, it was history years in the making. Volleyball Going undefeated on their home court for their second season in a row, the Lady Dragons accomplished challenging feats in their 2025 season. Putting up an impressive 30-11 record, the season featured big achievements, rival victories, and comeback wins. Their season was plagued early with injury, forcing them to make a number of changes that were only further complicated as the season wore on. But despite the shuffle, the Lady Dragons battled on and continued to see amazing success on the court. Taking on some tough teams in various tournaments, Malad had an early look at teams that they could see in the post season tournaments. Sweeping their district games, including a near perfect set against Wendell where they went 25-2, the Lady Dragons stepped into the state tournament weekend as the #3 seed. Unfortunately, they faltered in their first game against Melba as they lost in 5 sets. Playing through the true double elimination tournament, the Lady Dragons still had a chance to play in the championship match, just with far more games on their path. The Firth Cougars were next on their schedule, a game they quickly won in just three sets. Their morning win led to an evening match with the Priest River Spartans. The Spartans were unprepared for the Lady Dragons and their gritty, persistent play, winning again in three. On the final day of the competition, Malad faced the scrappyNampa Christian team that contended well with Malad but in the end couldn’t keep pace. Despite trading the lead back and forth over the three set game, it was the Lady Dragons that claimed the win. With another win to their record, Malad was scheduled to play in the semi-final game against the loser of the game featuring The Ambrose School and Melba. Playing out just as the Lady Dragons had hoped, The Ambrose School won the match, landing them in the championship game and pitting Melba against Malad. The rematch was meaningful for the Lady Dragons, not only for redemption they wanted after their previous loss but also for championship loss they suffered to the Mustangs in 2024. In an equally tough battle as their previous game, Malad came better pre-
pared to take on the Mustangs. Ready to go the long haul of five games with the Mustangs, the Lady Dragons dominated set after set to sweep Melba in just three games. Exhausted, worn out, but still filled with drive, the Lady Dragons stepped to the court to play in the championship match against The Ambrose School. With two sets to both teams, Malad and Ambrose were sentenced to a tie breaking fifth game. Playing on reserves, Malad fell into a slump and The Ambrose School went ahead 13-7. Just as suddenly, the MHS team turned up the heat and began to climb out of their deficit. Six crucial kills and three big blocks brought them back into the game to tie the game at 14, and again at 15. The Archers managed a final surge, gaining two quick points to put them up 17-15 to finish the game and claim the title. The loss was heartbreaking but also a relief for the Lady Dragons that were exhausted and drained. The final game of the match truly demonstrated their courage, tenacity, and determination, the culmination of everything they worked for and accomplished. Football It was a challenging season for the MHS football team, a strong team full of talent, strength and drive led by a team of coaches that both love the game and their players. The challenge came with the impressively tough schedule placed ahead of them as they took on the toughest teams of the state, including state runner up Ririe, Declo, West Side, and Aberdeen. In the midst of games against such competitive teams that the Dragons just barely faltered to, Malad managed victories against Lyman, Firth and Soda Springs. While their record might not grasp what the season truly looked like, results, stats, and first hand watching illustrated that the Dragons were no team to be overlooked. Looking back over the 2025 season, Coach Price shared, “In the end I am so proud of my players and their performance. This year our team has taken steps forward and it has been through the leadership of our seniors. They have helped to start a new standard that the underclassmen will build upon. I want to thank them for the work they have put in the last 4 years.” Soccer The Lady Dragon soccer team had a new look this year with Head Coach Sherry Blasidell taking the reins and adding new coaches to her staff. The switchover as well as new players brought a little life to the team that had their best season in several years. Playing up against teams of 4A/5A schools forced the MHS team to play at a whole new level, and while they faltered in many instances, their coaches, fans, and even opponents were impressed with the level of skill they played at. The season highlighted wins against Aberdeen, Firth, and Snake River as well as close matches with American Falls where they trailed by just one point. The season also featured a night game held on the football field played under the lights in an unforgettable night of soccer. The team went 1-2 through the district tournament games, a disappointing defeat after hanging in with the top teams throughout the season. Already the MHS soccer team is looking ahead to next year after seeing what growth and progress they had made in the 2025 season. Coach Blaisdell exclaimed, “We are excited to come back strong next year!” C Y
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