5 YEARS AGO (2020)

On Tuesday morning, January 21, Haylee Grace Purdum was born in the Brigham City Community Hospital, and with that, the honor of being Oneida County’s first baby for 2020.

At the January meeting of the Oneida School Board, Shannon Davis was honored as the “Employee of the Month.” A plaque recognizing Shannon as the January “Employee of the Month” will be displayed in the School District Office for the next month.

The Oneida County Search and Rescue held their annual banquet on Thursday evening at the Dude Ranch Café. Special guest included Mr. and Mrs. Bob Christophersen, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Lewis, Jerry Thomas and his family, as well as attendance by past Search and Rescue members and their spouses. May from the Sheriff’s Office and their spouses also joined with the present Search and Rescue members and their spouses to celebrate the end of another successful year.

Sheriff Arne Jones thanked Search and Rescue members for their contribution to the community and his office in 2019. He then presented a 5-year service pin to Steve Coakley, a 10-year service pin to Jeff Francom and a 40-year service pin to Brad Hess. Jones then swore in the following officers for 2020: Commander Brayden Eliason, First Vice Commander Katlin Jensen, Second Vice Commander Aaron Maughan and Secretary Jan Coakley. Treasurer/Quartermaster Shane Howard will be sworn in at a later date. Search and Rescue Volunteer of the Year was presented to Brayden Eliason by Oneida County Deputies Chairman Jerry Thomas.

After qualifying for the district competition in the Elks Hoop Shoot, sister and brother Paityn and Kendon Ward both placed second in their age divisions.

Both children attend Malad Elementary School. Paityn is a 5th grader in Ms. Schwartz’s class and Kendon is a 3rd grader in Mr. Grotes’s class. 

10 YEARS AGO (2015)

Malad City Mayor Joan Hawkins has announced that Lawrence (Larry) G. Knudsen has been appointed to fill the vacancy on the Malad City Council. Knudsen will be sworn into office at the monthly meeting held at Malad City Hall on Wednesday, February 11.

Maisie Williams enjoyed a special 90th birthday party provided by her children where she was a special guest of Donny and Marie Osmond! Maisie and her daughters Christine Saxton, Dianne McKee and Trudy Tracy got to meet with and visit Marie backstage.

The Dragonettes competed in the Idaho Classic Competition in Pocatello. They finished with several awards. Team members include: Mariella Hernandez, Kylee Price, Hope Blaisdell, Samantha Daniels, Rachel Green, Sami Williams, Kori Peterson, Justice Servoss, Hailey Schwartz and Kelsey Owens.

15 YEARS AGO (2010)

Three individuals were recognized for outstanding service to the community by the Oneida County Deputies organization. Deputy Daryl Peterson was chosen Officer of the Year; Shelley Blaisdell was recognized as Employee of the Year and Ray Berrett was honored as Search and Rescue Volunteer of the Year.

Two registered nurses from Malad Valley have been given Nurse in Excellence Awards by the March of Dimes of Idaho. Nancy Asay and Cathy Jensen were among 40 who received this prestigious award at a special banquet held in Boise.

The Lady Dragons are ready to face the competition as they head into the 5th District 2A Tournament. Playing for the Lady Dragons are Shancee Smith, Felicia Cottam, Ashley Bercier, Amber Neal, Meagen Lish, Laci Lavaka, Emily Cudney, Ciara Ward, Hope Murray, Jessica Sorensen, Ally Hoyt, Whitney Hunt, Madi Jones and Jerika Snyder. They are coached by Bob Sorensen.

Oneida County had three youths compete in the Elks District Hoop Shoot, hosted by the Blackfoot Elks Lodge. Karson Thorpe competed at the 8-9 year old boy level. He finished in third place with 14 out of 25 shots. Natalie Jensen shot at the 10-11 year old girl level. She also finished in third place hitting 10 out of 25 shots. Carson Hoskins competed at the 11-12 year old, making 16 out of 25 shots, and finished in fourth place.

20 YEARS AGO (2005)

The Ag Business Team finished in second place overall. Trevor Price finished as the second high individual. Jonathan Jensen tied for fourth high individual on the test. Other team members included Brett Panting, Kendon Seamons and Robin Bullcreek.  The crops (Agronomy) team also finished in second place overall. Autumn Evans took third place individually. Other team members were Ethan Reel, Patrick Evans, and Kiersten Cordingly with T.J. Daniels, Alicia Adams and Kamas Reel as alternates.

Senior members of the Malad High School Wrestling team were honored with their parents. Pictured in The Idaho Enterprise were the following: Patrick Bennett, parents Ralph and Lamona Bennett; Steve Mason, parents Reese and Stephanie Mason; Ben Ray, parents Scott and Kathy Ray; Trevor Price, parents Dale and Lynette Price; Brady Robbins, parents Rex and Sarah Robbins; Levi Christiansen, parents Billy and Dawn Christiansen, and Ben Cockrell, parents Ron and Debbie Cockrell.

The Malad High School Lady Dragons are heading into the district tournament with several recent wins. Team members include Brittany Buehler, Larissa Crump, Ashlee Alder, Brandy Bertagnolli, Tazya Williams, Whitnee Wakley, Elise Blaisdell, Kaylie Neal. Sheldon Vaughan is their Coach and Josh Blaisdell is the manager.

Marianne Kent has been called to serve in the Minneapolis, Minnesota Mission and will enter the Mission Training Center, in Provo, Utah on February 2. She is the daughter of Bob and Kathy Kent. 

Zachary R. Ellis, son of Robert and Shawna Ellis, has been called to serve a two-year mission in the Oklahoma, Tulsa Mission. He will enter the MTC on January 26.

30 YEARS AGO (1995)

The water supply outlook on the Bear River Basin, to which the Malad Valley belongs, was below normal despite the New Year having a promising start with lots of moisture. Cloud seeding generators were now fully operational.

40 YEARS AGO (1985)

Commissioner George Neal received written notification from the governor’s office of appointment to the State Job Training Coordinating Council. This position is a new appointment and is scheduled to extend through January of 1988. Neal has served as a County Commissioner for 21 years and has served his community on various other committees.

The Corner Bar is announcing the “Grand Opening” of their new dining area. The dining area is separate from the bar and features a large eating area with rustic ranch style decor. Patrons will enjoy the large salad bar and delicious charbroiled steaks. Owners are Mark and Judy Mardos.

Pictured in The Idaho Enterprise were the following Lady Dragons as they aimed for the District title: Loa Dawn Peterson, Ava Williams, Brenda Williams, Camille Williams, Staci Ekstrom, Tracie Gleed, Lara Knutsen and Heidi Peterson.

Following is a list of the Varsity wrestlers this year’s as listed by Coach Hutchinson: Vince Facer, Shawn Smith, Tracey Davis, Scott Smith, Lonnie Ward, Larry Ward, Travis Robbins, Brett Hill, Monte Henry, Ron Eliason, Chad Neal, Darin Scott, Travis Palmer, Dale Jones, Brock Hill, Blair Palmer, Ray Davis, Chad Hess, Jared Cowlishaw, James Carter, Randy Skidmore and Ron Jepson.

Junior Varsity wrestlers are Troy Ward, Lloyd Ward, Mark Pett, Darin Scott, Jody Williams, Shaun Smith and Brad Nielsen.

50 YEARS AGO (1975)

Five Cub Scouts participated in the “Meet The Governor” interviews here, under the direction of Con Alder and Ilene Corbridge.  A Cub Scout from Tendoy District will be selected to “Meet The Governor” after District representatives are interviewed in Pocatello. Christian Illum, Burke Price, Bruce Gibbs, Drew Avery and Ned Thomas were interviewed here. Ned will represent the Malad District at Pocatello.

The Malad High School smart stepping and colorful Dragonettes marching unit adds a touch of glamour to athletic events at the school and has added much to community parades during the past year in their bright orange and black outfits. Members are the following: Diane Couch, Tonya Laws, Rebecca McDaniel, Tammy Christoffersen, Tracy Bybee, Nancy Stayner, Julie Baker, Vicky Williams, Julie Edwards, Ann Jones, Wendy Sweeten, Shannon Smith, Patsy Clark and Shauna Semrad. Tammy Christoffersen is drill mistress. Girls are selected from the three older classes at MHS, and must maintain the same grade point averages as athletes to participate. Mrs. Betty Crowther is faculty advisor and Mrs. Marvalene Broadhead is assisting with the drill routines.

60 YEARS AGO (1965)

Crowther Brothers Milling Company’s newly installed pneumatic mill is in full operation here, company officers report, turning out the familiar “Big C” all-purpose flour for homemakers as well as a number of other flours.

At the Pep Assembly, January 22, Coach Ralph Harding was presented the Award for Meritorious Service by the Idaho High School Interscholastic Activities Association. This award is given to an outstanding principal, referee and coach. 

Miss Karen Rutter returned home Thursday from the South New Zealand LDS Mission after spending the past 18 months there.

Testum, a thoroughbred racehorse owned by Mr. and Mrs. Dick Anderson Sr., Albion, Idaho, has earned $104,000 on the tracks in California and is still running strong. Farrell Jones, formerly of Malad, is now training the horse.

70 YEARS AGO (1955)

Mrs. Annie Ripley received word this week from her daughter, Virginia, stating that she has been promoted to the rank of captain in the United States Army Reserve corps. For the past eight years Miss Ripley has been employed at Crile Veterans Hospital in Cleveland, Ohio.

With the theme “In An Old Fashioned Garden”, the Pleasantview Ward Gold and Green Ball was held under the direction of the MIA. In charge of arrangements were Joe May and Christie Bastian. This year’s debutantes for the ball were Billie Ann Thorpe, Charlene Price, Patsy Roderick and Rula Jean Isaacson.

Lt. Robert (Bob) Smith left Monday for Camp Kilmer, New Jersey prior to leaving for service in Germany.

Three Malad teenagers – charged with stealing a car, burglarizing a house and looting three cars – were arrested by Ogden officers and returned to Malad by Sheriff John A. Evans and Police Chief W. E. Thomas. According to officers the three – ages 14, 15 and 16 – stole a 1949 car from the Bud Evans garage, a license plate from a car parked on the street, a spare wheel and tire from another car, a set of tire chains from another and then stole three five gallon cans of gasoline. Before driving out of Malad they broke into the home of Ted Reed and took two blankets, a pillow, canned goods, cooking utensils and three small banks containing a total of $8. Police recovered $3.45 and the stolen auto.

80 YEARS AGO (1945)

Relatives in St. John received word, stating that Pvt. Obed Thomas, son of Mr. and Mrs. Morris Thomas who was reported missing on January 1, 1945 in the European Theater of war, was killed in action in Belgium. He is the sixteenth Malad boy to lose his life in the war. He entered the service May 28, 1943 and left for overseas duty, December 1, 1943. He was in the anti-aircraft until a few months when he was transferred into the infantry.

A delightful social affair of the week was the annual Gold and Green Ball for the Malad First and Third Wards. Miss Afton Marble was crowned queen of the First Ward by Blair Thorpe. Her attendants were, Maurine Thomas and Isobel Line. Little Colleen Dives was flower girl with Ray Neal Jones crown bearer and Carilyn Call and Deon Daniels as trainbearers. Miss Valene Crowther was crowned queen of the Third Ward by Leland Morgan. Misses Lois Vaughn and Elene Jensen were her attendants with Brent Horsley crown bearer, little Judy Jones flower girl and Sara Ann Gunnell and Judy Taylor as trainbearers.

Aviation Cadet Thomas J. Parry has just reported for duty at the Big Spring Bombardier School, of the AFF training command, it was announced by Colonel Ralph C. Rockwood, commanding officer of the school.

Once again some of our high school boys will leave to help fill the quota for the armed forces.  Barney Lewis left for Portland to take a Naval Air crewman test and Lon Corbridge, Melvin Spencer, and Milan Bush will leave for Fort Douglas to take their physicals.

The following boys left Malad for Fort Douglas for induction into the U.S. service: Waldorf E. Morse, Dean L. Williams, W. Wayne Williams, Elden T. Ward, Farren P. Hunsaker, V. Lynn Richards, Elbert J. Sweeten, Ralph R. Davis, Ralph T. Jones, Leland A. Jones, Stanley Isaacson, John D. Hedstrom, Donald S. Vaughan, Karl Irving Thumma and Rex Hanson who was a transfer.