A road on Malad Summit that connects the two main roads has been blocked with large boulders by court order. Year round summit residents feel this is hazardous and want the road cleared.
Myron Jones, past owner of the blocked off property, attempted to get a petition to get the rocks removed and for the county to take over so the public can have access to that road.
“I wanted to do an eminent domain but they’re afraid of getting into a law suit so I had to stop,” Jones said.
Eminent domain happens when the county takes over a private road for public use.
Before the property was sold, the road was a legal public right-of-way through that area. In the ‘60s and ‘70s the, Cattleman’s Association used that road to run cattle. When Jones sold the property to the Mitchell family, the public right-of-way went unnoticed. Mitchell did know that road was frequently used but chose to ignore it.
There was a law suit between Mitchell and Jones. Mitchell wanted control of that road because his property line extends beyond the road. There were gates placed at the upper and lower parts of the property, blocking the road from public use. The court ordered the upper gate to be opened and large rocks to be placed on the road of the lower part.
“It cost nearly $10,000 for the Mitchell’s to get the road shut and they are only here part time,” said Don Allen, a permanent resident.
According to residents, this road has been a legal right-of-way since before the ‘70s and legally the judge should have never ordered it blocked.
“It’s sad because that road’s been accessed since I was a kid,” said Craig Sorensen, another permanent resident. “I remember that road when I was a child 50 years ago. It was always open for the public. There’s no reason that should have been declared closed to the public.”
Residents would like the road opened for safety reasons such as fire, crime and emergency response.
“If there were any dangers in this place that block off the one road we have, then we’ve got no way out,” Sorensen said.
“If something happens and someone needs to get out, it isn’t a matter of tearing a gate down, it’s huge boulders that we can’t go over,” Allen said.
A few years ago the fire and police department responded to a 911 call on the summit. They were told to take the route through the blocked off road. The emergency responders were not aware of the blocking and had to find an alternative route. This took them an extra 30 minutes to get to the disaster.
“They responded thinking this road was open and they had to turn around to get to the disaster,” Sorensen said. “If there was a life in danger, they would have been dead.”
According to Bill Denkers, secretary of the Malad Summit East Home Owners Association, the road should also be used for various community purposes such as Boy Scout hikes and cattle movement.
“As far as we know, those that are not supportive are individuals that are part time residents,” said Denkers. “Their excuse for putting in the rocks is so that four-wheelers cannot go up there and yet they drive them through there all the time.”
“I think it’s a neighbor thing and we should all get together, get an attorney and try to overturn the judge’s decision,” Jones said. “We’re just trying to get the road opened so everyone can use it.”
Friday, April 20, 2012
Friday, April 13, 2012
5k Fund Raiser
There was a 5k fund raiser held at the Malad Total Gym, April 7 for Chalyce Young, a citizen of Malad Idaho with Melanoma cancer.
More than $3,000 was raised in efforts to help the cost of Young’s medical bills.
“We handed her a check for just more than $3,000 from the 5k but people have given us money since that didn’t participate but still wanted to help,” said Tori Green, co-owner of Total Gym.
The event began at 10:30 a.m. and went till noon. It cost $20 to run in the 5k — about 3.1 miles. The 5k started at the Total Gym and went throughout town.
“I really thought it was cool because there was so many people and so many kids that came out to help support,” said Sadie Sweeten, a runner in the event. “It gave me motivation to go out and run. That’s just the way Malad is. We’re a pretty tight net.”
“For me it was just proof of how much support a small town has,” said Nicona Venable, a runner in the event. “People showed up whether they could run or just walk in it.”
Young has stage four Melanoma cancer. It started in her lymph nodes and spread to her lung where it has worsened. She has had many treatments on her lung to help shrink the cancer, instead the cancer has grown.
She is currently at the intensive-care unit in University of Utah Hospital for a severe chemotherapy treatment. This will be the third type of treatment that has been tried.
“This is kind of the last effort to treat the cancer,” said Amanda Brown, friend of Young.
Young is married to Lon Young and is a mother of two small children — Kason, 5 and Shaylie, 2.
“Chalyce is the kind of person where you go to her house to help cheer her up and you leave feeling cheered up,” Brown said. “She will put a smile on her face and always ask people how they are rather than say how she is. She’s just an amazing person.”
More than $3,000 was raised in efforts to help the cost of Young’s medical bills.
“We handed her a check for just more than $3,000 from the 5k but people have given us money since that didn’t participate but still wanted to help,” said Tori Green, co-owner of Total Gym.
The event began at 10:30 a.m. and went till noon. It cost $20 to run in the 5k — about 3.1 miles. The 5k started at the Total Gym and went throughout town.
“I really thought it was cool because there was so many people and so many kids that came out to help support,” said Sadie Sweeten, a runner in the event. “It gave me motivation to go out and run. That’s just the way Malad is. We’re a pretty tight net.”
“For me it was just proof of how much support a small town has,” said Nicona Venable, a runner in the event. “People showed up whether they could run or just walk in it.”
Young has stage four Melanoma cancer. It started in her lymph nodes and spread to her lung where it has worsened. She has had many treatments on her lung to help shrink the cancer, instead the cancer has grown.
She is currently at the intensive-care unit in University of Utah Hospital for a severe chemotherapy treatment. This will be the third type of treatment that has been tried.
“This is kind of the last effort to treat the cancer,” said Amanda Brown, friend of Young.
Young is married to Lon Young and is a mother of two small children — Kason, 5 and Shaylie, 2.
“Chalyce is the kind of person where you go to her house to help cheer her up and you leave feeling cheered up,” Brown said. “She will put a smile on her face and always ask people how they are rather than say how she is. She’s just an amazing person.”
Malad Valley Welsh Festival
The Malad Valley Welsh Festival takes place on the last Thursday, Friday and Saturday of every June. This year it falls on June 28-30.
“Today Malad Valley has the largest per capita concentration of people of Welsh ancestry outside the country of Wales itself,” said Jean Thomas, the Welsh Festival chairperson. “For that reason, many residents of the Valley wanted to reestablish their Welsh roots. In 2005, after a 90 year break, this annual cultural event, now called the Malad Valley Welsh Festival, once again became a reality,”
Thursday is Family History Day. Ladder Day Saint family historians from Salt Lake City will hold a workshop at the LDS Stake Center. The workshop specializes in Welsh, Irish and English family history and offers lunch to those who attend.
Friday, food stalls and homemade craft booths are set up in the city park. That afternoon at the park, the senior citizen center will host a community lunch.
Later that night, four musical performances will perform at the amphitheater in the city park: a women's choral group called Reflections; the Malad community choral group, run by Ralph Bennett; the elementary 4th grade choir and another youth choir.
There will be speakers at the amphitheater Friday and Saturday talking about Welsh history. Dr. Ron Dennis will speak on the persecution that drove people to the Malad Valley. Lucie Washbern will play the harp then speak on why the harp is important in Welsh history. Erin Thomas, a collage professor from California, wrote a book about the area in Wales where most of the ancestors from Malad are from. She will present her book and then have a book signing. Debra Baldwin, a part time professor at Utah State University, will teach a workshop in the Welsh language.
“My favorite part of the festival is the speakers,” Jean Thomas said. “I always learn brand new information that I never knew.”
The following activities will be available to the public throughout Friday and Saturday. There will be a quilt show at the Senior Citizen Center sponsored by the Oneida Quilters Association. The Iron Door Play House will show a film festival of Welsh documentaries. The Oneida Pioneer Museum is open and Luke Waldron will be conducting tours of the Osmond cabin where Olive May Osmond was raised. Pedigree charts and family heirlooms from 15 of the original Welsh pioneer families are displayed in the cultural hall of the LDS 2nd Ward building and tours of the 130-year-old Presbyterian church are held.
Saturday morning the festival committee will host a community breakfast at the city park. Also that morning, a Biathlon will take place in town, organized by Bobby Summers.
All day musicians and dancers will perform on the amphitheater in the park. Celtic musicians called Leaping Lulu are playing along with two other bands. Traditional Celtic dance groups from Boise and Logan will perform and a piano duet concert is also scheduled to happen later that day.
“Every year there are new singers performing, people presenting and dancers dancing,” said Debbie Horsley, Welsh Festival committee member. “It makes every year better than the last one.”
A horse drawn wagon ride takes tourists to historical sites throughout Malad for the duration of Saturday. Rob and Sherrie Wangsgard will drive the wagon ride while Larry Thomas and two other town historians take turns narrating.
“We love meeting all of the fun people and kids that are back visiting and have old family stories about the town to tell,” Sherry Wangsgard said.
There will also be heritage and pioneer games for kids to learn and play all day. The games are sponsored by the Malad Middle School Math Counts Club — supervised by Tracy Ward and Kathy Atkinson.
To wrap up the festival, a male vocal concert is held at the Presbyterian church on Sunday.
Each year the festival committee tries to spread word of the event by local radio, magazines and newspapers. This year they are trying to branch out to media around Salt Lake City in the hope that more people will attend the event.
The record of people to attend the festival is 1800. Last year only 1400 people attended. This year, the committee hopes to have more people come than ever before.
“Today Malad Valley has the largest per capita concentration of people of Welsh ancestry outside the country of Wales itself,” said Jean Thomas, the Welsh Festival chairperson. “For that reason, many residents of the Valley wanted to reestablish their Welsh roots. In 2005, after a 90 year break, this annual cultural event, now called the Malad Valley Welsh Festival, once again became a reality,”
Thursday is Family History Day. Ladder Day Saint family historians from Salt Lake City will hold a workshop at the LDS Stake Center. The workshop specializes in Welsh, Irish and English family history and offers lunch to those who attend.
Friday, food stalls and homemade craft booths are set up in the city park. That afternoon at the park, the senior citizen center will host a community lunch.
Later that night, four musical performances will perform at the amphitheater in the city park: a women's choral group called Reflections; the Malad community choral group, run by Ralph Bennett; the elementary 4th grade choir and another youth choir.
There will be speakers at the amphitheater Friday and Saturday talking about Welsh history. Dr. Ron Dennis will speak on the persecution that drove people to the Malad Valley. Lucie Washbern will play the harp then speak on why the harp is important in Welsh history. Erin Thomas, a collage professor from California, wrote a book about the area in Wales where most of the ancestors from Malad are from. She will present her book and then have a book signing. Debra Baldwin, a part time professor at Utah State University, will teach a workshop in the Welsh language.
“My favorite part of the festival is the speakers,” Jean Thomas said. “I always learn brand new information that I never knew.”
The following activities will be available to the public throughout Friday and Saturday. There will be a quilt show at the Senior Citizen Center sponsored by the Oneida Quilters Association. The Iron Door Play House will show a film festival of Welsh documentaries. The Oneida Pioneer Museum is open and Luke Waldron will be conducting tours of the Osmond cabin where Olive May Osmond was raised. Pedigree charts and family heirlooms from 15 of the original Welsh pioneer families are displayed in the cultural hall of the LDS 2nd Ward building and tours of the 130-year-old Presbyterian church are held.
Saturday morning the festival committee will host a community breakfast at the city park. Also that morning, a Biathlon will take place in town, organized by Bobby Summers.
All day musicians and dancers will perform on the amphitheater in the park. Celtic musicians called Leaping Lulu are playing along with two other bands. Traditional Celtic dance groups from Boise and Logan will perform and a piano duet concert is also scheduled to happen later that day.
“Every year there are new singers performing, people presenting and dancers dancing,” said Debbie Horsley, Welsh Festival committee member. “It makes every year better than the last one.”
A horse drawn wagon ride takes tourists to historical sites throughout Malad for the duration of Saturday. Rob and Sherrie Wangsgard will drive the wagon ride while Larry Thomas and two other town historians take turns narrating.
“We love meeting all of the fun people and kids that are back visiting and have old family stories about the town to tell,” Sherry Wangsgard said.
There will also be heritage and pioneer games for kids to learn and play all day. The games are sponsored by the Malad Middle School Math Counts Club — supervised by Tracy Ward and Kathy Atkinson.
To wrap up the festival, a male vocal concert is held at the Presbyterian church on Sunday.
Each year the festival committee tries to spread word of the event by local radio, magazines and newspapers. This year they are trying to branch out to media around Salt Lake City in the hope that more people will attend the event.
The record of people to attend the festival is 1800. Last year only 1400 people attended. This year, the committee hopes to have more people come than ever before.
Friday, April 6, 2012
Malad Biggest Loser Competition
Overall Schwartz lost 30.6 pounds in the competition and plans to lose that much more.
“I am halfway to what my goal weight is,” Schwartz said. “I still have 25 to 30 pounds left to go.”
Schwartz won a prize basket that had $586 worth of gifts. The basket contained things like: a one year membership card to the local gym; a 10 punch pass for aerobics, some jewelry; protein bars and fruit; gift certificates for a hair cut and color and facial.
Halfway through the competition, Schwartz hurt her leg by tearing her meniscus in a Zumba class. She was on crutches for three weeks but still found ways to exercise.
“I was told I couldn’t do anything leg bearing...I did what I could but it was hard,” Schwartz said.
According to Schwartz, the experience of the Malad Biggest Loser was wonderful and very educational.
“I really enjoyed the experience, getting to know the other ladies and the trainers. It was very informational as well,” Schwartz said. “I am going to continue doing what we learned because it is a life time change. Whatever you do has to be something you do for the rest of your life.”
The Malad version of the Biggest Loser was different from the original Biggest loser competition.
There were 20 people that participated in the event and all were women. The contestants were separated into two teams -- the black team and the red team. The trainers of the teams were Bethany Peacock -- red, and Jillene Daniels -- black.
“The trainers were awesome and really worked hard,” said Jackie Stayner, a contestant. “They gave us goals and different challenges that kept it interesting and fun.”
Each week the participants worked out on their own and on Saturdays they did what was called “last chance workout.” This is where the competitors would get together at the local gym and work out together.
A trainer from out of town was asked to come work with the women for a “special workout” once a month.
“For one of our special workouts Moses Kinikini and his daughter Kaylee Kinikini from NBC’s The Biggest Loser came and worked with us,” said Tori Green, a contestant. “It was the hardest workout I have ever done.”
The participants weighed in every week and once a month took measurements. Each week there were winners from each team and an over all winning team. Unlike the original Biggest Loser competition, no one was voted off or sent out of the competition.
“Nobody was rude or trying to bring each other down, we all boosted each other up and worked hard together,” Schwartz said.
The competition lasted 12 weeks. It started Jan 9, and the last weigh-in was March 31.
“This competition has given me a lot more confidence as to who I am. I can look in the mirror and know that I am worth it. I just feel better, physically and emotionally. It gives you a sense of accomplishment. I feel better about who I am and what I have become,” Schwartz said.
Here is Cinniman Schwartz (in the middle) with Kaylee Kinikini and Moses Kinikini.
Friday, March 30, 2012
War Veteran J.C. Corbridge
Malad’s 23-year-old war veteran J.C. Corbridge underwent surgery for the 11th time since his early return from deployment in July 2011.
Corbridge was involved in an explosion that was triggered by an improvised explosion devise, or IED.
His tibia and fibula were broken in both of his lower legs, his anterior and posterior cruciate ligaments were torn in his knee and the palate at the top of his mouth was fractured.
According to Lara Corbridge, J.C.’s mother, the left leg was an open fracture and the right leg was an extensive open fracture -- the fractured bone on his right leg went through the skin and came out his calf.
A steel rod was placed in the tibia and fibula of both legs to help the bones grow back together. It did help the bones heal but bumps began to show on his lower right leg. An infection was discovered in the bone due to the steel rod in that leg. It was taken out but the infection remained.
J.C. recently had surgery where the doctor ground out areas of bone softened by infection. If the infection does not recede, J.C. faces a serious decision -- undergo surgery that will take out four inches of bone or have the leg amputated. Not only is the surgery not guaranteed to be successful, but it will take one year to grow back those four inches.
“I am way proud of him,” said Jessie Corbridge, J.C.’s sister. “He’s been through a ton since the accident and he just keeps going and isn’t giving up.”
J.C. is currently living at home with home health care aiding him. His nurse is his mother, Lara. She helps him clean his wounds and aids him in all he needs.
J.C. receives $3,000 monthly while he is healing, and Lara receives a check for $1,200 for being his nurse.
“I’m just taking it one day at a time,” J.C. said.
Corbridge was involved in an explosion that was triggered by an improvised explosion devise, or IED.
His tibia and fibula were broken in both of his lower legs, his anterior and posterior cruciate ligaments were torn in his knee and the palate at the top of his mouth was fractured.
According to Lara Corbridge, J.C.’s mother, the left leg was an open fracture and the right leg was an extensive open fracture -- the fractured bone on his right leg went through the skin and came out his calf.
A steel rod was placed in the tibia and fibula of both legs to help the bones grow back together. It did help the bones heal but bumps began to show on his lower right leg. An infection was discovered in the bone due to the steel rod in that leg. It was taken out but the infection remained.
J.C. recently had surgery where the doctor ground out areas of bone softened by infection. If the infection does not recede, J.C. faces a serious decision -- undergo surgery that will take out four inches of bone or have the leg amputated. Not only is the surgery not guaranteed to be successful, but it will take one year to grow back those four inches.
“I am way proud of him,” said Jessie Corbridge, J.C.’s sister. “He’s been through a ton since the accident and he just keeps going and isn’t giving up.”
J.C. is currently living at home with home health care aiding him. His nurse is his mother, Lara. She helps him clean his wounds and aids him in all he needs.
J.C. receives $3,000 monthly while he is healing, and Lara receives a check for $1,200 for being his nurse.
“I’m just taking it one day at a time,” J.C. said.
Friday, March 23, 2012
Malad Prom Night
Tonight at 8 p.m. Malad High School hosts it’s annual Junior Prom.
This year prom’s colors are black, silver, purple and dark blue. These colors mask the gymnasium with it’s theme -- 2012 in Paris.
“The theme is simple and the decorations are simple but it looks elegant,” said Stephanie Treasure, a cochair of the prom committee.
The prom committee this year has had many minor setbacks in the decorating process. One problem occurred when the committee ordered a projector that unknowingly arrived in assembly pieces. Putting it together took four days and slowed down decoration.
There are over 50 students signed up for promenade and even more plan to attend prom itself. According to Treasure for a small school this year looks to have a great turn out.
“I’m excited for all of the girls to shine while they promenade,” said Heidi Hannah, a cochair of the prom committee. “I think there are a lot of girls that will feel like a princess that usually don’t have that self confidence.”
Students say that as they get ready for their dates tonight, they anticipate the fun and excitement of the evening.
“I think it will be the best prom ever by everyone just having a blast and enjoying the night,” Hannah said.
“I’m excited to go to the dance and just party all night,” said Moriah Ihler, MHS Senior.
“I think just going and having it be my year, my prom, my class and being in charge will make this prom the best ever,” Treasure said.
The leaders of the prom committee are Nels Anderson as chairman, with Treasure and Hannah as his cochair.
This year prom’s colors are black, silver, purple and dark blue. These colors mask the gymnasium with it’s theme -- 2012 in Paris.
“The theme is simple and the decorations are simple but it looks elegant,” said Stephanie Treasure, a cochair of the prom committee.
The prom committee this year has had many minor setbacks in the decorating process. One problem occurred when the committee ordered a projector that unknowingly arrived in assembly pieces. Putting it together took four days and slowed down decoration.
There are over 50 students signed up for promenade and even more plan to attend prom itself. According to Treasure for a small school this year looks to have a great turn out.
“I’m excited for all of the girls to shine while they promenade,” said Heidi Hannah, a cochair of the prom committee. “I think there are a lot of girls that will feel like a princess that usually don’t have that self confidence.”
Students say that as they get ready for their dates tonight, they anticipate the fun and excitement of the evening.
“I think it will be the best prom ever by everyone just having a blast and enjoying the night,” Hannah said.
“I’m excited to go to the dance and just party all night,” said Moriah Ihler, MHS Senior.
“I think just going and having it be my year, my prom, my class and being in charge will make this prom the best ever,” Treasure said.
The leaders of the prom committee are Nels Anderson as chairman, with Treasure and Hannah as his cochair.
Friday, March 16, 2012
Malad's new truck stop
Malad’s Kwik Stop gas station is expanding into a truck stop. The company must buy property around the area to make room. The expansion so far has purchased all properties on the block except for Mylene and Fred Jones’ home. If they chose not to sell their home will be the only home left on the block.
Mylene and Fred Jones have lived in their home for 28 years. Over the years they have raised two children and paid off their mortgage.
“They called a week ago and asked if we wanted to sell,” Mylene said. “I said yes, thinking they would offer a fair price, because I don’t want a truck stop in my back yard.”
The property is valued around $110,000 but the company that is in charge of expanding is only offering $55,000.
“They said they don’t really need our property, it would just be for expansion and parking,” Mylene said.
The company has bought some of the houses and property around the Jones’ home.
One of the houses was for sale by two citizens that are currently in the town nursing home. Money from the sale of home will be used toward the continued care of these two nursing home residents. This home was listed for sale for about $80,000 -- it included a few acres of land. It is unknown what it was sold for but they did receive less than the asking price.
Another of the Jones’ neighbors was offering to sell for more than the property value. The company said they would only offer the property value on that particular home and the home sold.
“Because of the truck stop, the Jones’ property value will go down...they have already paid off their home and if they were to take the offer they would have to go back into debt to live somewhere else,” said Roxanne Albretsen, Mylene’s sister-in-law.
“We are not selling for half of our property value because where are we going go...we can’t go anywhere for that price,” Mylene said.
According to City Hall, the truck stop is required to put up sound barriers for the residential homes that remain there. They are also required to make sure their drainage will not effect the homes. All of this will be at the truck stop’s expense.
Mylene and Fred Jones have lived in their home for 28 years. Over the years they have raised two children and paid off their mortgage.
“They called a week ago and asked if we wanted to sell,” Mylene said. “I said yes, thinking they would offer a fair price, because I don’t want a truck stop in my back yard.”
The property is valued around $110,000 but the company that is in charge of expanding is only offering $55,000.
“They said they don’t really need our property, it would just be for expansion and parking,” Mylene said.
The company has bought some of the houses and property around the Jones’ home.
One of the houses was for sale by two citizens that are currently in the town nursing home. Money from the sale of home will be used toward the continued care of these two nursing home residents. This home was listed for sale for about $80,000 -- it included a few acres of land. It is unknown what it was sold for but they did receive less than the asking price.
Another of the Jones’ neighbors was offering to sell for more than the property value. The company said they would only offer the property value on that particular home and the home sold.
“Because of the truck stop, the Jones’ property value will go down...they have already paid off their home and if they were to take the offer they would have to go back into debt to live somewhere else,” said Roxanne Albretsen, Mylene’s sister-in-law.
“We are not selling for half of our property value because where are we going go...we can’t go anywhere for that price,” Mylene said.
According to City Hall, the truck stop is required to put up sound barriers for the residential homes that remain there. They are also required to make sure their drainage will not effect the homes. All of this will be at the truck stop’s expense.
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