5 YEARS AGO (2019)

John Williams was honored at the banquet held just prior to the Fireman’s Ball on Saturday night, December 7, as the 2019 Fireman of the Year.

Chosen by his fellow fire fighters, the announcement was made by the 2018 Fireman of the Year, Casey Woodmancy, who said that Williams was chosen because he showed up to the majority of the local fires. He is good at raising money and good to help with other activities the fire department is involved in besides fighting fires, such as student fire awareness, training, and actively trying to learn more about the equipment all of the time. In accepting the award, Williams said that he was honored to accept but that he felt several other firemen deserved this award before him. However, he was very appreciative that his fellow firemen would vote him for the award.

Maudee Leavett was the big winner at the Christmas Coloring Contest on Saturday, December 7, when her name was drawn from the sack for the iPad Mini donated by Gary and Sherma Shepherd and Nicole Jensen of the Dude Ranch Café. Winning the Coca-Cola bicycle donated by Swire Coca-Cola USA was Jayson Spencer, and the 32” Samsung color television donated by Ron Smith was won by Alivia Waldron.

David Talbot has completed three terms on the Farm Service Agency local committee, the maximum allowed by the USDA, Farm Service Agency. During his tenure, David served four years as the chairman of the Oneida County Committee.

On Friday and Saturday, December 6 and 7 and Monday, December 9, the Iron Door Players presented “A Rented Christmas” for the public. this was a youth production directed by
Anna Hook.

Pictured in the Idaho Enterprise, the Iron door Players are Collin Spencer, Tyler Wilson, Shauna Spencer, Alexus Tarbet, Director Anna Hook, August Rogers, Miles Bell, Ryder Bell, Brinley Clark, Sara Rogers, Noah Bell, Orson Rogers, Sam Rogers, Cecilee Hill, Makell Clark, Jenna Bell and Bella McCullough.

J.P. and Justin Wittman, sons of Susan and the late John Wittman, were honored on Sunday, November 24, with the highest rank in the Boy Scouts of America, when each received their Eagle Award. The boys are both members of the Malad First Ward Troop No. 458 with John Allen as the Scoutmaster.

The impressive ceremony was witnessed by the boys’ grandmother, Janice Goddard; their mother, and their sisters, who have been a huge support in their lives.

For his project, J.P. raised pheasants for the fish & Game Youth Hunt and Justin built corral panels for the baby animals at the Malad Valley Heritage Park. This was a natural for both boys who love hunting, farming and ranching!

10 YEARS AGO (2014)

Gary and Sherma Shepherd of The Dude Ranch Café are once again providing the grand prize for the annual Christmas Coloring Contest – an Apple iPad Mini!

Children who are 12 years and younger are eligible to participate in the contest. The 2014 contest officially begins with the delivery of coloring books in this week’s edition of The Idaho Enterprise.

The popular Rough Stock Band will again provide live music for dancers and listeners at the Malad Firemen’s Ball set for Saturday, December 13. Band members are Jim Schaub, Terry Morris, Harry Sherman of Malad, Trent Porter and Greg Forbush.

Tim Willie was named as a board member of District 5 of the Idaho Cattle Association (ICA), replacing Joe Daniels who has served a three-year term on that board. Last year, Ken Eliason was named a member of the board for District 5.

15 YEARS AGO (2009)

Pictured in The Idaho Enterprise, Clay and Lance Brackin and little brother, Kyle, eagerly dive into coloring pictures in the 2009 Malad Merchants’ Coloring book. The young artists are the sons of Clint and Leslie Brackin.

The Dragonettes brought home several trophies from the Western States Dance Competition. Participating were Ashley Bercier, Kayla Thomas, Rachel Peterson, Brittani Coburn, Ashley Richards, Beth Blaisdell, Paige Moeller, Whitney Hunt, Kayla Harrison, Kaylynn Bell, Nicole Hubbard, Rochelle Bullcreek and Hayli Tripp. 

Alliance Home Health and Hospice and Assist celebrated its fifth anniversary with an open house. The guest of honor for the evening, accompanied by her son Eric, was Sally Thomson. Her husband, Ren, was an Alliance Hospice patient.  Upon his death, a bequest was given to Alliance. It was announced at the celebration that the money will be used to provide a scholarship to a local 2010 graduating student who will be pursuing a career in the
healthcare industry.

The Malad Middle School wrestlers finished their season with two tournaments. This year’s team members were Robert Wray, Drew Heyder, Brock Udy, Chase Davis, Dallin Ward, Tucker Hess, Trent Kotter, Calvin Willie, Gabe Cobabe, Wyatt Martin, Logan Atkinson, Tristan Chelette, Logan Ellis, Alexx Madsen, Michael Doughty, Josh Morley, Eric Eliason, Michael Shibahara and Brian Cruz.

20 YEARS AGO (2004)

Lots of toys will be given away to the good little girls and boys of Malad Valley during the Malad Merchants’ 2004 Christmas Coloring contest. The Coloring Contest Grand Prize will be held at the Community Christmas Tree. Displaying some of the prizes that will be given away are Sami, Haden and Jace Williams.

 “Christmas In My Home Town” Parade Of Homes will start its thirteenth year going to the homes of Curt and Carol Elcock, Alan and Angie Avery, Matthew and Telsy Ward, Max and Rhonda Neal and Ron and Carol Caulford.

Ivan Jensen has been appointed to fill the vacancy on the Oneida School Board created by the resignation of Zone 2 Trustee Cheryle Shepherd. Shepherd is moving to Mountain Home where her husband Wayne has taken a new position. Don Buehler will replace Shepherd as chairman and Sherrie Johnson was named vice chairman.

Stephanie Johnson, a 7th grade student at Malad Middle School, designed the Malad Dragon fan shirts, incorporating the theme that Coach Jones has used for many years: “Pride
and Tradition.”

There were eight recipients of FFA Greenhand Degree at the district ceremonies in North Gem. Those earning the first degree in the program were Loretta Asay, Tori Finder, Jentry Friedli, J.C. Corbridge, Kiersten Cordingly, Ethan Reel, Patrick Evans and Rose Stromberg. 

Malad Middle School brought home 16 medals from the 2004 district Wrestling Tournament. Medal winners included Mike Evans, Conway Tapp, Blake Jenkins, Devin Skidmore, Blake Harrison, R. J. Cudney, Gaven Hoskins, Caleb Bennett, Tallen Boyer, Riker Carter, Jade Clark, Danny Shaw, Josh Wray, Cody Cottam, Clint Velasco and Gene Bullcreek.

30 YEARS AGO (1994)

Twelve year-old Amanda McMurtrey is crocheting up a storm, getting ready for the annual Christmas Tree Festival December 2 and 3. Her neighbor, Margaret Gleed, taught her to crochet, and it paid off last summer at Malad’s Sidewalk Sale. Since August she has been making handmade articles for Christmas.

MHS students voted for their favorites. They are as follows: Best All Around - Trent Neal and Jenny Hawkins; Most Likely to Succeed - Mike Christensen and Tyra Bennett; Most Talented - Chad Taylor and Monique Bennett; Best Personality - Hutch Daniels and Angie Willie; Most Friendly - Michael Sperry and Kara Barker; Most Courteous - Clint Waldron and Amber Price; Most Athletic - Jason Peterson and Beverly Bott; Nicest Smile - Jason Ward and Sherrie Rindlesbacher; Biggest Flirt - Chris Jensen and Allison Buehler; Most Witty - Josh Gugleman and Crystal Ludlow; Best Dressed - Jeremy Shepherd and Jamie Schwartz; Most Attractive -  Chad Blaisdell and Bobbie Jo Allen; Nicest Eyes  - Lance Bird and Courtney Dives.

40 YEARS AGO (1984)

Emmy John sits on Santa’s lap Saturday, December 8, telling him what it is she wants for Christmas. She and her family attended the Festival of the Trees exhibition.

Lori May, daughter of Howard and Madge May, appeared at half-time in the Valley of the Sun Bowl football game in Phoenix, as a member of the Ricks College Drill team – The Vikettes. The drill team accompanied the football team in their championship game against
Phoenix College.

Shawn Steed and Teresa Evans recently returned from Kansas City, Missouri where they represented the Malad Chapter of the FFA.

Seven Malad students competed at the National Youth Athletic Cross Country event in Seattle Washington. Those competing were Brett Hill, Deron Scott, Ron Eliason, Brock Hill, Erin Jones, Justin Jones and Tyler Jones.

Parry’s Chevron won the Thanksgiving Basketball tourney. Those playing on the winning team are Dave Golightly, Casey Jones, Dennis Evans, Frank Russell, Tom Laws, Stewart Portella and Sheldon Vaughan. Runner-ups in the tourney are the Benson-Horsley team, which includes Kevin Blaisdell, Albert Jones, Brad Atkinson, Ken Ward, Brent Jones, Steve Edwards and Mike Atkinson. Laying claim to third place was the John H. Williams family, John Reddington, Kelly Edwards, Mark Williams, Jeff Williams, Terry Williams, Allen Williams and Kevin Williams. Selected on this year’s all tournament team were Stewart Portela, (MVP), Dennis Evans, Ken Ward, Kevin Blaisdell, Allen Williams, Curtis Archibald, Troy Williams, Jeff Thomas, Sam Evans and Bill Tovey.

50 YEARS AGO (1974)

Louis Dredge was elected president of the Oneida Farm Bureau at the annual business meeting.

Dale Moon was named vice president and Jay Baker, secretary, succeeding Gary Parry.

Other board members are Peirce Sorensen, Robert Hess, David Nielsen, Roger Facer, Rex Mills and Gary Parry.

Three Malad High School students received top ratings of superior in the Idaho High School Drama Festival at Shelley.

Lynn Hess received straight superior ratings on humorous solo acting and Gayle Hansen and Arch Williams, straight superior ratings on duo-acting. They qualified for the State Festival by earning superior ratings at the district event in Preston and the regional meet at Idaho Falls.

Future Homemakers of America, Malad Chapter, and their advisor, Mrs. Louise Davis, presented a musical Thanksgiving program at the Oneida Nursing Home.

Performers were Debbie Goddard, piano solo; Cathy Showell and Becky Hansen, piano duet; Tracey Bybee, tap dance; Janna and Christine Jensen, duet, accompanied by Miss Showell; group of Sophomore class girls, song.

Sheldon Smith bowled an almost perfect game in Early Bird League action at Malad Bowl. Sheldon spared in the first frame of his second game and then rolled 11 straight strikes for a 290, the highest game ever rolled at Malad Bowl.

60 YEARS AGO (1964)

Retired officers honored last week during a convention of the Southeastern Idaho Peace Officers’ Association at Malad included Arthur T. Williams, Oneida County Deputy Sheriff; who served a total of 17 1/2 years; Sheriff John A. Evans of Oneida; who served as Sheriff for 23 years; Eugene Scheibe, Pocatello, FBI Agent for 30 years. Dean M. Lloyd, Soda Springs, Police Chief and President of the Association presented desk pen sets to the men honored.

Elder LaRell Kent, the first LDS work missionary called from the Malad Stake, is on assignment for the LDS Church in the Western Canadian Mission. Elder Kent is working on one of 53 chapels on construction in that area.

Honored at Malad High School’s Senior Ball are these six students chosen by their classmates to reign at the annual event. Rozie Jones, second attendant; Lynn Smith, “Miss Seniorette”; Sandy Bowen, first attendant; Terrell Harris, second attendant; Mark Grover, “Mr. Senior”; Doug Williams, first attendant.

Nine members of the student council attended the Idaho Association of Student Councils at Pocatello. Those who attended were T. D. Jones, Bob Swenson, Rozie Jones, Sandy Bowen, Lynn Smith, Wayne Shepherd, Janice Blaisdell, Lonnie Gleed and Lon Williams.

David Hart, Malad High School basketball coach, announced this week that the first annual Varsity-Alumni game is scheduled to be played in the Malad High gym, December 12th, with proceeds from this year’s contest earmarked for purchase of new uniforms for the Dragon cagers. Coaching the 14-man alumni squared will be LaDell Andersen, head mentor at Utah State University and a former Malad High and Aggie star. Coach Hart states the alum squad will be comprised of outstanding Malad High players from the years 1957 to 1962 and those who have agreed to play include Wendell Smith, Dale Evans, Jim Hartvigsen, DelMar Williams, LaMont Harrison, Kerry South, Wayne Budge, Terrell Jensen, Ralph Hanson, Richard Rice, Roger Thomas, Gary Evans, Everett Wharton and Vern Budge.

The Malad High School varsity crew consists of T. D. Jones, Jr., Terrel Harris, Frank Thomas, Craig Daniels, Brent Archibald, Tommy Colton, Melvin Christoffersen, Reed Facer, Ted Barnes, Mark Alder and Tommy Hawkins.

70 YEARS AGO (1954)

At an election held Wednesday, Miss Rula Isaacson was named queen of the Malad High School Senior Ball, which was held in the gym that evening. Attendants selected by the student body were Billie Thorpe and Margaret Jones.

Basketball season is now underway according to Coach Adams and tryouts were held. Out of 28 boys, a squad of 10-men was picked to represent Malad High School in the 1954-55 season, with five returning lettermen. The varsity will consist of Doneal Thomson, Lowell Budge, Curtis Hoskins, Ren Edwards, Bardell Napier, Gary Allen, DeLon Hawkins, Blair Gleed, Darl Williams, and Gordon Simpson. The managers for this year are Alan Harrison and Jimmy Smith.

Lt. Wayne J. Harrison, of 50 Reynolds St., Malad, with Airship Squadron 4, has participated in the year’s largest Atlantic Fleet Training exercise – coded for brevity as “LANTEFLEX 1-55.”

A testimonial was held Sunday evening for Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Ward. They left for Salt Lake City; from there they will enter the Texas-Louisiana Mission.

Sheldon Crowther, who is serving in the East Central States LDS Mission, has been made supervising elder of the West Virginia South District. He left for his mission in September 1953.

80 YEARS AGO (1944)

A Ninth Air Force Mustang Fighter Base, France - Destroying 50 enemy fighters in a single day, pilots of the Pioneer P-51 Mustang fighter group of the Ninth Air Force zoomed past the 500 victory mark to set a new European theater of operations record for time in service. Thirty-seven were brought down in serial dogfights, another record, and 13 were destroyed on the ground. A squadron commanded by Major Robert W. Stephens, St. Louis, Mo., set a new unit high getting 24 of the “Kills.” Samaria, Idaho, member of the pioneer group is Sergeant Jerry Williams, whose parents, Mr. and Mrs. Max Williams, and wife, Frankie, live at Samaria. He is a Mustang mechanic in the squadron commanded by Major Turner.

Boise - Brig. General M. F. McConnel Friday made public a directive to all Idaho selective service boards advising them to call large numbers of farm workers under 26 years old to fill quotas during the winter.