Idaho Enterprise | December 16, 2021

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Malad City, Idaho

December 16, 2021 |Vol. 141 No. 28

Fire Department Hosts 100th Annual Fireman’s Ball

Saturday night, the volunteer fireman all came out in their finest for a celebration of not just the year that was, but the century. The Malad volunteer fire department was founded over a hundred years ago, and has been a bedrock of the community ever since. Although there were no firm numbers gathered, the number of chairs set out was 240, and the number of people in attendance clearly exceeded that at times during the evening, with an active dance floor, refreshment area, and general mingling. The firemen and their dates first gathered for a picture session at around 7:00, where several awards and plaques were presented. Jason Schwartz was awarded the Fireman of the Year award. 10 year service plaques were given to Donny Hunt and Zack Blaisdell. 15 year service plaques were given to Doug Crowther, Rob Hess, and Jerry Thomas. A 35 year service award, with a special axe plaque was given to Ceylon Reeder. A 40 year service award was given to Ed Jones and Gary Shepherd. Last year’s Fireman of the Year was Deric ANNUAL FIREMAN'S BALL On Page 4

The Rough Stock Band keeps things moving at the Firemen's 100th Annual Ball

John Williams, John Blaisdell, and Justin Schwartz with 10 year service award recipients Donny Hunt and Zack Blaisdell

Doug Crowther, Rob Hess, and Jerry Thomas receive their 15 year service awards

School Concerts Ring in the Season Malad Middle School and High School held a series of musical performances in celebration of the Christmas season, including performances by a number of bands and choirs from each school. The “Welcome to Christmas” concert was held on December 9th, with the Middle School sections at 6, and the High School at 7pm. Under the director of Foster Garrett, the pro-

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gram contained a number of familiar and less often heard numbers. The 6th grade choir performed “Sleep, Gently, Sleep” and “How Far it is to Bethlehem.” The 7th grade choir performed “El Burrito Sabanero” and “The Prayer.” The Beginning Band played “Jingle Bells” and the “1st Christmas Suite.” The Intermediate Band performed a rousing rendition of

The 6th grade choir started the evening off in style

“Three Kings and All That Jazz” and “Sounds of Holiday Cheer.” Isaiah Bingham performed a solo. After an intermission to change over to the High School portion of the program, and a Silent Auction of baskets donated to the event, the High School Band performed “We Wish You a Klezmer Christmas” and “Nightmare Before Christmas,” with Jennie McClain joining

in on the timpani. Savanna Young performed a clarinet solo. The High School Choir sang “Hodi, Veni, Christe,” “Believe,” and “Carol of the Bells. The Chamber Choir performed “Still Still, Still,” “Dingo Dong Merrily on High,” “Beautiful December,” and the Nigerian Christmas Carol “Betehemu,” featuring percussionists Bryce Casslemn, Clara Huckaby, and Conner

Worrell. The High School Choir, Chamber Choir, and High School band joined together to perform “A-Caroling at Christmas.” Patsy Bybee and Helen Ward were the accompanists for the performance. The members of the groups include: 6th Grade Choir Brielle Bastian, Rowady Bates, Eliza Bingham, Karlee Blaisdell,

The 7th grade choir performed several fantastic songs

Gage Brower, Morgan Brown, Joy Butler, Trenton Carter, Jade Charles, Evan Colton, Dylan Cornwall, Stacy Davis, Mason Eliason, April Haven, Cecilee Hill, Gavin Hooste, Daisy Huckaby, Emma Isaacson, Austin Jeppson, Britlynn Lloyd, Trenton Mack, Audrey Moss, Juliette Nelson, Lyndee Nimer, SCHOOL CONCERTS RING IN THE SEASON On Page 2


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