5 YEARS AGO (2018)

JoLynne Price started golfing about ten years ago and she and her husband, Keven, enjoy playing in a lot of couples tournaments in Idaho, Utah and Nevada. this year Jo once again signed up for the Skyway Golf Course Women's Club Championship tournament and walked away with the top prize!

The tournament took place on Friday and Saturday, August 10 and 11. Jo went in the first day hitting an 89 and led the field for the day. On the second day she could do nothing wrong! She beat her personal low by five strokes and parred 15 of the 18 holes, ending up with a 78, for a total 167 to end the competition, making her the Skyway Golf Course Women's Champion.

Oneida County Search and Rescue Commander Steve Coakley was informed on Sunday that former SAR Commander Gaylen Garrett attained the status of Apprentice Tracker at this weekend's tracking class, which was held in Cardwell, Montana. this level will enable Garrett to bring the tracking training to Oneida County.

Although this level is quite impressive and the highest level ever attained by a member of Oneida County Search and Rescue, Coakley stated that Garrett has already distinguished himself as a superior tracker by locating a knife used in the commission of a crime in a campground in New Canyon last year. This black handled knife had not been previously located.

Many SAR members are looking forward to Garrett sharing his knowledge about tracking with them.

Audrey Jaussi was surprised to learn that she qualified and actually won with the highest number of points the 2018 Oneida County Homemaker of the Year. With two Grand Champion, a Reserve Champion and many blue ribbons, Audrey had many entries in her favorite categories of sewing, handwork and quilting.

10 YEARS AGO (2013)

A group of Malad buyers, Dave Gold and Brigham Implement purchased the three top animals at the Oneida County Market Animal Sale at the Oneida County Fair. Riley Dorius raised the Grand Champion beef, which was purchased by group of Malad buyers. Rachael Bullcreek sold her Grand Champion swine to Brigham Implement and the Grand Champion lamb was purchased by Dave Gold, grandfather to Meaghan Brown.

Nicole Thomas had the support of her family during the Fair Sale. Her grandfather, Jim Andersen purchased her Reserve Champion lamb. Tayson Davis had the Reserve Champion calf at the Oneida County Fair and Terry Davis representing Davis Sod purchased the animal. John Wittman purchased the reserve Champion swine owned by Maestin Tubbs for Wittman Farms. 

Six new teachers, Michael Henry, Stephanie Whipple, Melanie Hodgekin, Kallie Blaisdell, Cinniman Schwartz and Carissa Hess greeted students on the first day of school. 

15 YEARS AGO (2008)

Supporting the Market Animal sale with the purchase of the Grand Champion steer from Madison Jones is Double “T” Turf. Thomas Market was the top bidder for the Grand Champion lamb, exhibited by Shelby Udy and ATC Communications purchased the Grand Champion swine from Keeton Isaacson. The Reserve Champion lamb was purchased from Brock Udy by Davis Sod and John and Susan Wittman purchased the Reserve Champion steer showed by Trasen Jones. Swainston Cellular Alltel and Dan and Teresa Daniels purchased the Reserve Champion swine from Kathy Evans. 

This year’s Market Animal Sale was dedicated to Farrell Daniels. He was presented a plaque by Shawna Daniels, a members of the Market Animal Sale Committee.

Pictured in The Idaho Enterprise is Don S. Evans as he receives a 50-year membership pin from his brother, John V., in recognition of his long-standing affiliation with Masonic Lodge #51 in Malad. John V. Evans, in turn, was also presented a 50-year pin. 

Debbie Howard entered several projects into the Oneida County Fair for the very first time and came away with the title of 2008 Oneida County Homemaker of the Year.

25 YEARS AGO (1998)

Thomas Foodtown and Tavoian Enterprises were top bidders at the Oneida Market Animal Sale. The annual event, held in conjunction with the Oneida County Fair, brought a good turnout of spectators and buyers. A total of $46,900 was paid for 42 head of prize beef auctioned off by Ben Tanaka, of Tremonton. Thirty-six top quality lambs brought $12,910 from buyers, while six fat swine were sold for $3,035. 

Leona Williams, at 96 years of age, is still entering projects in the Oneida County Fair. She is pictured in The Idaho Enterprise with the Grand Champion ribbon won in Canning and Baking.

One of the highlights for those attending the Horse-Pulling contest was watching the Malad High School Football team compete against the horses. A team of horses from the lightweight division, which pulled 6,500 pounds in the competition, were placed on one end of a chain. Then, 26 football players were placed on the other end of the chain. The horses took off much faster than the football players, pulling the team right over. Next, 30 players were placed on the end of the chain to pull against this same team of horses. Once again, the horses pulled the team right over. The last chance of the football team came when all 42 players were put on the end of the chain against the horses. This time, the Dragon Football team was able to keep the horses from getting a jump on them and pulled them back, winning the last tug-of-war.

35 YEARS AGO (1988)

Three new teachers will join the staff at the Malad Elementary School, Robert Hannah, Debbie Horsley and Theresa Geary.

Officials from the Idaho Transportation Department and the Southeastern District Health Department will be on hand to present an award to the City of Malad as winner of the Great Northwest Safety Belt Challenge. 

Emerging as winners of the Cub Scout Youth Physical Fitness Competition was Pack 444, of the Malad Second Ward. Three boys who represented Pack 444 Joshua Scott, Jared Robbins and Bryce Robbins, competed in five different events for the honor: softball throw, 50-yard dash, sit-ups, push-ups, and standing long jumps. They had the highest combined score.

Four 4-H models pictured in The Idaho Enterprise were awarded top honors in the 4-H Style Review last Friday night at Malad High School. They are Bethany Dredge, Tiffany Lewis, Christine Crowther and Amanda Dredge.

45 YEARS AGO (1978)

With concrete pouring underway just below Deep Creek Dam, the massive gravity flow sprinkling project is well underway, reports SCONA project manager Ben Neff.

Sheriff Ken Wharton announced the appointment of Jim Luchetti as an Oneida County Deputy. Luchetti, 31, fills the vacancy left by the resignation of Errol Thomas last month. Deputy Luchetti joins five other staffers who serve under Sheriff Wharton; Bill Neal, chief deputy; Dale Ward, Mickey Jeppsen, Ronley Jones and Wanda Napier, office and driver’s license deputy.

Brad Thorpe graduated from Brigham Young University where he received a B.S. in special education and in elementary education. He will be teaching his second year at Cascade School at Orem this fall.

The Grand Jurisdiction of the AF and AM of Idaho honored two Malad Masonic Lodge 51 members last week. As Master of the Lodge, H. V. Peden awarded Lyle Tapper and Griff Davis with pins and certificates in recognition of 50 years membership each.

55 YEARS AGO (1968)

Blood donors are needed for Hazen Gilgen, Malad High School instructor, who will have open-heart surgery at the LDS Hospital in Salt Lake City the first week in September. 

Phil Gillies has completed requirements for a master’s degree in School Administration at Utah State University, Logan. Mr. Gillies, who is Malad Elementary School principal, will be formally awarded his degree at the spring commencement at USU.

Wet weather has completely stopped harvest operations in Oneida County with about half of the county’s grain acreage remaining to be harvested. More than 2 inches of moisture has been recorded so far this month here. For the period ending Tuesday, August 20, 1.92 inches had been recorded at the government weather station. During the early morning, .19 of an inch of rain was reported at Malad City airport.

Six journalism students from Malad High School attended the annual high school productions workshop at Brigham Young University, Provo last week. Jean Thomas and Jan Crowther attended the yearbook workshop; Elsie Hubbard and Chris Sweeten, newspaper sessions; Kim Crowther and John Moss, photography section.

60 YEARS AGO (1963)

Called to the Southeast Mexican Mission of the LDS Church, Elder Clark N. Madson plans to enter the Salt Lake City Mission home on Monday, August 25. Elder Madson is the son of Mr. and Mrs. James W. Madson. The headquarters for the Southeast Mexican Mission are at Vera Cruz, Mexico.

Crowthers Bros. Milling Co. was crippled Wednesday morning as fire knocked out the flour and feed mill operation of one of Malad’s largest and oldest businesses. Caused by a hot bearing in the barley roll at the feed mill about 7:30, the fire was confined to the third and fourth floors of the frame building by the Malad Volunteer Fire Department, which brought the blaze under control about an hour after it was reported by Junius Crowther and William H. Rutter. The grain elevators at the plant were not damaged and the firm will continue to receive wheat.

Elder Jerry L. Jones was honored Sunday evening at the Malad First Ward when a missionary farewell testimonial was held prior to his leaving to serve a Swiss Mission for the LDS Church with headquarters in Zurich, Switzerland. He will enter the Salt Lake Mission home August 25th for a week before leaving for his assignment. Mr. and Mrs. Larell Jones are his parents.

Jon Vanderwood, Malad High School student who has been spending the summer as a member of the Idaho Youth Conservation camp at Priest Lake, Idaho, sustained a broken pelvis bone when a log fell on him.

70 YEARS AGO (1953)

Facing a tough eight game schedule, gridders of Malad High School will begin football practice August 26, according to Coach AJay Jones. Coach Jones, to be assisted by Jack Williams and Duane Adams will be in a position to start a team comprised entirely of lettermen if he chooses, as there are 15 returning. Included in the group are Terry Conley and Ren Jensen, ends; Joe Daniels and Delon Hawkins, tackles; Farrell Atkinson, Darrel Rose, Mont Thomas, guards; Blair Gleed, center; Gary Jones, Richard Goddard, Curtis Hoskins, Foster Ipsen, Lowell Budge, Verl Williams, Bob Harding. Among others who showed well during the 1952 season and who are expected to strengthen the squad considerably, Coach Jones said, are Johnny Smith, Ren Edwards, Devon Tippets, Doneal Thomson, Gary Allen, Gary Thomas, Deray Dredge and Stanley Dorius.

75 YEARS AGO (1948)

Malad boxers won five bouts to Salt Lake City Rotary clubs’ one at Garland Friday night. Two of the matches were draws. The card was a part of the Garland Wheat-Beet Days celebration. An exhibition in the 145 lb. class was fought by Earl Kern and Lloyd Waldron both of Malad. The results: 70 lbs. – Johnny Smith, Malad, drew with Junior Martinez, Salt Lake; 80 lbs. – Don Briggs, Salt Lake, knockout over Freddie Reynolds, Malad, in the second round; 125 lbs. – Lynn Stayner, Malad, decisioned Leroy Jefferson, Salt Lake; 130 lbs. – Dewan Harrison, Malad, draw with Alfred Torres, Salt Lake; 135 lbs. – DeForrest Tovey, Malad, decisioned Bud Pickering, Salt Lake; 160 lbs. – Stanley Price, Malad, decisioned Martinez, Salt Lake; 135 lbs. – Don Williams, Malad, decisioned Ronald Smith, Salt Lake City; Robert Smith, Malad, knockout over Conrad Carter, Salt Lake, in first round.

85 YEARS AGO (1938)

July of 1938 established a record as being the coolest July ever recorded since 1915 when records were begun. The maximum temperature fell on Sunday, July 31, when 96 was recorded. The average maximum temperature for the month was 83 and the average minimum was 50. The closest approach to this was in 1926 when the average maximum was 87 and the average minimum was 49. Precipitation for July totaled 2.84 inches which is also a record, this being the greatest precipitation ever recorded. The record nearest this was in 1918 when 2.27 inches fell.

90 YEARS AGO (1933)

The following Associated Press dispatch from London is of particular interest to Malad and Portage residents: London – One Idaho flyer who participated in the recent raid on Oschersieben is satisfied with the results. Lt. Jedd Owens of Malad, bombardier of a B-17 Flying Fortress, said he saw bombs from a preceding wave land squarely on the Nazi aircraft works. Lt. Keith Conley of Portage, Utah, pilot of “Geezil Junior”, said the enemy opposition on the raid was really tough. Lt. Owens is the son of Mrs. Sadie Owens, and Lt. Conley is the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Conley.

Pouring of the first concrete to go into the foundation of the new gymnasium being constructed at the Malad High School was begun Saturday and marked the completion of another step in the building work. More than 50 men have been employed on the project the past few years.

95 YEARS AGO (1928)

A deal was closed Wednesday whereby Fred Murray becomes the owner of the cigar and confectionery store of A.W. Jensen.

Arthur Williams’ car was stolen last Saturday night and Sheriff Ed Owens located it for him the next morning. It had been left in Ogden.