5 YEARS AGO (2019)

At the quarterly meeting of the Oneida County Deputies, two new members were sworn in by President Jerry Thomas, Steve Coakley and Bill Lewis. Another new member, Steve Daniels will be sworn in at the next meeting.

It was announced that John Williams would be a new member of the Executive Committee, taking the place of Curt Hoskins who was released; however Curt is remaining in the Deputies organization.

Those that waddled on over for Samaria Days 2019 enjoyed a fun-filled evening and day, enjoying good food, good music, and good ole time activities. Visitors enjoyed time with friends and family while enjoying small town festivities.

Samaria Days 2019 started Friday, July 19 with the queen contest. The queen contest was organized by last year’s queen, Clara Huckaby.

The Malad American Legion baseball team finished their regular season at home, playing Highland and Bear Lake in Malad to end the 2019 regular season. The team is currently in a single elimination tournament in Twin Falls.

The Malad Dragons, a 13 and under team, finished high in the final standings of the 15U league sponsored by the Bannock Baseball Program in Pocatello. The Malad Dragons, the youngest team in the league, finished in fourth place in the league tournament after finishing the regular season seeded in third.

10 YEARS AGO (2014)

Samaria residents put on an old fashioned celebration on the weekend of July 18, 19. Oneida county residents and visitors alike enjoyed the variety of activities held at the Samaria Park and pavilion. Marie Waldron acted as general chairman of the event, although Marie explained that all residents of Samaria were heavily involved with the planning. It sounds as though they have as much fun planning for Samaria Days as the actual celebration itself!

Nicole Jensen seemed a little embarrassed to get Yard of the Month honors. “My yard has looked so much better in other years.” She said. After she has explained all of the work that has gone into it, you can see the great effort that has been made to this date. Everyone knows that it takes years and a good sum of money to get a yard to where you dream it can be, and Nicole has a lot of dreams for the future expansion of her back living space.

The 56th annual Malad All-Star Baseball Tournament, the longest consecutive running tournament in Idaho, will be held at Malad City Park this weekend. The tournament will begin today, Thursday, July 24, and run through Saturday, July 26.

The Malad Invitational Softball Tournament will be played this weekend, Friday and Saturday, July 25-26, on the field behind Malad Elementary. The two-day tournament features three different divisions of action – a 16U, 14U, and a 12U tournament. 

When the “Legends of Sports” magazine was published recently, highlighting sports legends in southeastern Idaho, a local resident was surprised to learn he was going to be recognized for his outstanding career as a coach at Malad High School.

Terry Jones spent 25 years at the helm of many teams at Malad High School. For his contribution as a coach for basketball, track and field, and cross country, Jones was selected as one of the “Legends of Sports” by a local publication.

15 YEARS AGO (2009)

Student pilot Jordan Schultz run his Diamond Star DA40 through a fence at the airport after encountering rough pavement surface conditions on one of the runways. The plane became entangled in a chain link fence west of the pilot’s lounge.  The pilot was not injured, and the airplane appeared to have minimal damage.

Riker Carter took the first step towards defending his title as the 2008 National High School Bull Riding Champion, when he took his first ride in the 2009 National High School Rodeo held in Farmington, New Mexico.

Elder Kendon Seamons returned home after fulfilling a two-year mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Connecticut Hartford Mission.

Elder Caleb J. Morrison has been called to serve a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Spanish-speaking mission headquartered in San Antonio, Texas.

The 52nd annual Malad Little League Tournament will begin in July. The Malad Little League Tournament is the longest running little league tournament in the state of Idaho.

20 YEARS AGO (2004)

14-year old Christina Peterson, daughter of Kim Peterson and Patty Peterson, wins the Fair Book Cover Contest.  This is the second time Christina has won this contest.

2nd Lt. Jeremy Shepherd has received orders to rejoin Preston’s A-BTRY 1st Unit of the 148th Field Artillery, that flew to Fort Bliss Texas. Jeremy is the son of Cheryle and Wayne Shepherd.

On June 20, members of the Monte Price family couldn’t believe what they were seeing when they looked out their living room window and saw two Big Horn Sheep standing in their driveway. Fish and Game Officer Marc Porter said others in the Cherry Creek/Woodruff area also saw and reported the animals that day. Porter said investigation led him to confirm, “There’s no question they were Big Horn Sheep.”

The U-16 Malad Softball team took the Championship at the Bear Lake Tournament.  Coached by Kenny Crump and Stephen Brooks, the team included Kaylie Neal, Meagan Brooks, Brittney Hess, Ashli Haven, Brittany Buehler, Nikki Tripp, Morgan Brooks, Mattie Jones, K’Dee Gardener, Larissa Crump and Kristi Neff. Other team members that could not make the tournament were, Elsie Blaisdell, Becky Colton, Chelsey Jenkins and Tazya Williams.

30 YEARS AGO (1994)

Ryan Harris, son of Tina Neal, has made the Idaho State University College of Arts and Sciences dean’s list for the spring semester 1994.

Douglas Marteeny has left to serve a BYU international internship in Nagoya Japan. The Maladite was one of 15 selected by the Japan foundation for the experience. Douglas is the son of Dan and Diana Marteeny.

Quinette Smith, a Malad High School Senior, was a recipient of a $300 scholarship to attend Engineering State 1994. Quinette is the daughter of Bert and Peggy Smith of Holbrook.

Ernie Durbano again shows his support for the community by contributing generously to the Malad Swimming Pool project. He presented a check for $3,000 to pool project co-chairman Cherie Blaisdell. The funds will go towards construction of the dressing rooms.

Five young runners from Malad brought home medals from the First Security Games in Pocatello. Competing in the track and field events, Kam Alder, Mark Murray, Bryson Vaughan, Matt and Ryan Jacobsen were all recipients of gold medals. 

The Oneida Education Foundation recently awarded two scholarships funded through the Rutter Foundation to two local Malad High Seniors. They are Andrea Leonardson and Buddy Asay.

The Malad High School’s varsity cheerleaders and mascot came home from the cheer camp held at the U of U with three first place trophies. Those attending the camp were Angie Willie, Shenell Madsen, Andria Bunker, Shellise Sweeten, Shawnta Sweeten, Amy Blaisdell, Brooks Bastian and mascot Crystal Ludlow.

40 YEARS AGO (1984)

Hess Construction, Melvin and Brad Hess, was awarded the contract as low bidder for the Stone School addition project, construction is anticipated to span about 90 days. They will also construct a storage room at the site. 

Tom Parry will head the Malad Lions Club as president; Blair Hawkes, first vice-president; Myron Jones, second vice-president; Jerry Esplin, secretary; Phil Gillies, tail twister; Joe Dennis, board member; Elbert Sweeten, board member; Hubert Gleed, treasurer; Charles Buehler, Lion Tamer; Dick Spahr and Dr. Stephen Johnson, board members.

A babysitting class will be offered by the Oneida Count Sheriff’s Department, the Extension Agency and the Health Department at the Oneida County Health Department located in the old hospital. All interested persons 10 years of age or older are invited to attend.

Special awards were given Steve Thomas, son of Monte and Janice Thomas, and Jason Sperry, son of Craig and LaRee Sperry following their participation in swimming lessons sponsored by the American Red Cross at Downata Hot Springs. Steve, age 12, was selected as “Swimmer of the Year” and Jason, age nine, “Most Improved Swimmer”.

Justin Jones, age 10, son of Terry and Marsha Jones, has qualified to compete at the Hershey National Track meet in Hershey, Pennsylvania.

50 YEARS AGO (1974)

LuAnn Showell has returned from Chicago, Illinois where she attended the national meeting of Future Homemakers of America.

In a letter sent this week to Hess Pumice Products, the Malad City Council outlined conditions under which the company will be permitted to operate until the plant is removed from the city limits. Date for that was set as July 31, 1976.

A total of 180 guests attended the Golden Age party at Samaria LDS Ward Cultural Hall. Special honor was paid to Mrs. Lillie Caldwell, oldest in attendance. She will observe her 88th birthday in September. Others honored were Mr. and Mrs. R. V. Daniels, Mr. and Mrs. William Waldron, William Moon and Bishop Melvin Yearsley.

George Daniels Sr., who observed his 99th birthday, was honored by 56 family members at a dinner at his home.

Malad LDS Second Ward Junior Explorer softball team, which has chalked up a 10 win no loss record, will represent Malad at the regional tourney to be held at Tremonton.  The tournament is sponsored by the LDS Church. Team members are Doug John, Craig Thompson, Denny Schwartz, Doyle Williams, Troy Williams, Jason Gardner, LeRoy Jenson, Tim Thomas, Fred Jones, Brad Williams, Ethan Knowlton, Jay Willie and David Vanderwood. Coaches are Tom Thorpe and Roger Marlow.

60 YEARS AGO (1964)

Miss Paula Deschamps will reign over the Pocatello Frontier Rodeo. Striking in appearance and displaying grace and sureness in every move, the superb horsewoman won the title over a field of 16 contestants including another Malad girl, Christie Champneys, who captured first runner-up honors.

GMG/3 Melvin Dennis Evans is spending a three-week leave with his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Jonah Evans. Melvin is stationed aboard the USS Westchester County and has been based at Yokuska, Japan.

Two Oneida residents will participate in the 27th production of the LDS Church’s Hill Cumorah Pageant at Palmyra, New York. Elder Robert M. Smith, son of Mr. and Mrs. Mac Smith, Holbrook and Miss Lois Jean Call, daughter of Mrs. Maude W. Call.

70 YEARS AGO (1954)

Mrs. Stella Gleed was chairman of the Talent Find sponsored by the Farm Bureau. Lona Mae Ward won first, Don Hartley, second place in the first division. Don, Lowell and Douglas Castleton won first and Diane Hartley second in the second division. Karen Hartley, Emma Jean Smith, Deloris Gleed, Edis Williams and Larona Jones won first in the third division. In the Rural Youth talk on “Democracy Doesn’t Just Happen”, Shirley Atkinson was first and Emma Jean Smith, alternate.

Lynn Stayner arrived home from Mathew Field, San Francisco, California, where is has been attending ROTC summer camp. He and his wife are at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Stayner.

Bidding $67,930.30 on the project, Marion Hess, Malad contractor, has been awarded the contract for reconditioning and reconstructing 8.2 miles of roadway in Oneida County by the Idaho Highway Department.

The September’s draft call-up quota for Idaho will be 114 men, the office of Brigadier General John E. Walsh, state selective service director, announced.

Miss Betty Koth, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. George W. Vogel, and Bryon Howell, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Herald Howell, plan to marry in the Logan Temple, July 23rd.

Mr. and Mrs. Dick Jones, who were recently married, were honored at a reception by their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Eli Evans and Mr. and Mrs. Thomas T. Jones.

80 YEARS AGO (1944)

The Enterprise this week received the following from the Public Relations office of the Headquarters of the AAF in the Marshals:

“Staff Sergeant Rensel J. Moser, son of Ernest Moser, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross at ceremonies at an advanced 7th AAF base in the Pacific. Moser is a radio observer and tail gunner.”

Dr. and Mrs. O. H. Mabey have received word that their son, Lt. Joseph Mabey who is a doctor in the medical corps has arrived safely in England. Their other son, Ensign Orson Mabey is stationed at Little Creek, VA.

Mr. and Mrs. William H. Richards, Jr., announce the engagement of their daughter, Ella Mae, to Pvt. Grant C. Moon, son of Mr. and Mrs. William E. Moon.

Aviation student, George W. Sweeten is now at Gardner Field, Taft, California, having recently been transferred from Amarilla, Texas. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Colen Sweeten.

Pfc. Verlin Williams came from Yuma, Arizona to spend a furlough with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. S. V. Williams. He will report back to Lamour, California.