5 YEARS AGO (2020)

On Friday, January 31, Nell J. Redfield Memorial Hospital conducted an open house that featured the newly remodeled lobby, with a rock wall of Creatives Mines stone and displaying art by Malad photographers Lloyd Bush, Ken Timothy, Bob Crowther and Lisa Willie and an original painting by Dianne Adams.

The Malad High School wrestling team honored their senior members prior to their last home match held on Thursday, January 31, against Bear River.

Senior members honored along with their parents were Conner McClain with parents Tony and Jennie McClain, Tucker Palmer with parents Tobin Palmer and Shondell Palmer, J.D. Atkinson with parents Doug and Kathy Atkinson, and Gavin Reel with parents Kristy and Jeremy Abueta.

Tucker Palmer has reached a milestone few wrestlers ever reach. He has over 100 wins in his high school career.

Palmer reached this goal at one of the rare home match-ups for the Dragons. He defeated his Bear River opponent on Thursday, January 30, to earn his 100th high school career win. Palmer hopes to add to his win total as he finishes off his senior season this next month.

The Malad High School Cheerleaders competed in their first competition of the 2019-2020 season. The Cheerleaders competed in the Cupid Challenge at Highland High School on Saturday, February 1.

Malad’s cheer team competed in Show, Pom and Stunt Group at this competition. Malad received second place in the Show Division and in Stunt Group. They earned fifth place in Pom. Malad also received a Judges’ Choice award.

Team members. this season are Captains Hannah Brown (junior) and Clayton Howard (senior). Other senior team members are Conner McClain, Savanah Poulson, Hailey Williams and Abbie Hoskins. Dex Schow is a junior team member. Sophomore members are Callie Jensen, Breanna Lloyd, Carina McCullough and Kristal Ford. Freshmen team members include Journie Tovey, Rylie Walton, Kayanna Kunz, Shyanne Cherry, Berkley Oglesbee and Tate Johnson. The team is coached by Jennifer Hill and Bailey Hill-Waite.

10 YEARS AGO (2015)

Dale Ward is promoted to Chief Deputy in Box Elder County. Ward, who is currently over the detective division and the Strike Force, comes to the chief deputy position with 38 years of law enforcement under his belt, 29 of those with Box Elder. He started his long-running career in his hometown of Malad, Idaho. “It was supposed to be part-time,” Ward remembered. He said he and his brother owned a mechanic shop for winter “toys” in Logan but a bad snowless season left business a little on the lean side. “When I applied, I told the sheriff it was just until my business got back on its feet. He hired me anyway,” Ward said. “Then I got into it (law enforcement), seeing the good I was doing and it got in my blood. I couldn’t turn my back on it.” He hasn’t. Ward spent over eight years with the Malad department, nearly two of those as the chief deputy under Sheriff Ken Wharton. 

15 YEARS AGO (2010)

A third round of layoffs at ATK saw 420 more jobs lost from the company’s plants in Promontory and Magna, UT.  At least seven of those workers were from Oneida County.

In recognition of the month of February being National Heart Month, Oneida County Hospital sponsored a “Wear Red Day.’  They also offered a free class to give the community information regarding coronary heart disease and to encourage prevention.

The Malad Eighth Grade A boys’ basketball team continued with their undefeated season with a win over Grace and West Side.

The Malad High School Junior Varsity and C boys’ teams defeated district opponents West Side and Aberdeen at home.

The senior members of the Malad High School Pep Band were honored prior to the final home girls’ basketball game of the season.  Those honored were Caleb Bennett, son of Ralph and Lamona Bennett, directors of the Pep Band; Sara Christiansen, daughter of Jeff and Lori Christiansen; and Amy Evans, daughter of John Evans and Bonnie Spencer.

Pictured in the February 4, 2010, edition of The Idaho Enterprise was Shancee Smith where she sent the ball sailing through the hoop as she helped the Lady Dragons end their regular season with a final district win at home.  

Malad High School was well represented at the 5th District Solo/Ensemble Music Competition.  Representing Malad were Cassie Morley, Carrie Christiansen, Anthony Atkinson, Janalie Jensen, Amy Evans, Heather Origer, Crystal Beck, Spencer Redmond, Chris Austin, Lauren Clark, Kristen Jones, and Josh Stevens.

Joshua Stevens, son of Jeff and Emily Stevens, was named student of the Month for January.  

The Malad High School BPA had 19 students compete in the Region 8 competition with 11 of them qualifying for state.  Competitors included Ciara Ward, Janalie Jensen, Carlie Stewart, Mechelle Hill, Cameron Watkins, Chris Austin, Moriah Ihler, Ashlee Waddoups, Cassie Morley, Kye Martin, Jacob Stevens, Matt Williams, Madi Jones, Katrina Martin, Robbie Dorius, Lauren Clark, Skyla Detwiler, Laci Lavaka, and Ayana Tsuruta.

20 YEAR AGO (2005)

Margaret Barker took over at the helm of the Senior Citizens’ Center.  Barker replaces BelvaLene Baker, who had managed the local Senior Center for the prior three years.

The Thomas Family was recognized for the ‘Good Deeds Done Daily.’  Dennis, Brenda and Jerry treat the Long Term Care residents to donuts every week.

The senior members of the Lady Dragons were honored along with their parents at the final home regular season game of the year.  Those honored were Kaylie Neal, daughter of Vard and Ginny Neal; Whitnee Wakely, daughter of Suzie and Gary Wakely; Ashlee Alder, daughter of Jeff and Wendy Alder; and manager of the team, Josh Blaisdell, son of Sharee and Scott Blaisdell.

Mary Peden celebrated her 85th birthday, and Carl Willie celebrated his 80th birthday.  

Malad High School wrestlers chalked up wins against American Falls, Bear Lake and West Jefferson.  

Emily Treasure, daughter of Darrell and Traci Treasure, was named student of the month at Malad High School.

The Malad Middle School Boys’ teams started their 2005 basketball seasons off with wins, defeating Soda Springs and Grace.

Captain Erik Knutsen, on active duty in Iraq, wrote a letter to the editor regarding Iraq’s election day.  He was also pictured in the paper in his full military attire.  

25 YEARS AGO (2000)

Shirlee Jones has been notified of her appointment as a Page for the 2000 Idaho Legislature. The 17-year old Malad High School Senior is being sponsored by Representative Robert Geddes of Preston.

Dallas Thomas, a junior at Malad High School, was named runner-up in the Idaho Farm Bureau Speech competition. He is junior class president and also President of the local FFA chapter.

The annual Heritage Club Dinner was held on Friday, in the Malad Middle School Commons.  At this year’s dinner, three couples were inducted into the Heritage Club and recognized for their contributions to the O.E.F. The new Heritage Club members are Robert and JoAnne Green of the Kwik Stop, Rex and Sarah Robbins, and Robert and Terri Sorenson.

Pictured in The Idaho Enterprise are the Malad High School Cheerleaders who will be competing in a regional cheerleading competition. Members of the Cheer Squad are Candice Winward, Stephanie Cockrell, Kelli Thomas, Allison Jones, Jeannie Plowman, Candis Atkinson, Ashlee Sperry and Richoll Roper.

40 YEARS AGO (1985)

The American Legion invited everyone to the annual Oratorical Contest scheduled for February 6 at the American Legion Building. The students participating were Shawn Steed, Deron Scott, Craig Jensen, Cindy Howard, Michelle Ward, Lara Knutsen, Travis Atkinson and Heidi Broadhead.

Competing in the Miss Junior Drill Team Pageant at Pocatello were Kisty Couch in the 0 to kindergarten division. She was fourth runner-up. Kimberly Colton competed in the third grade division. She received runner-up. In the fifth and sixth grade division Annabel Ipsen was first runner-up and Kathleen Davis was second runner-up. Any girl receiving a trophy will be eligible for the National Competition June 29 at Logan, Utah.

Sister Ruth V. Robbins has been called to serve a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, to the Dallas Texas Mission.

The United States Achievement Academy announced that Ron Eliason was named a 1985 United States National Award winner in agriculture. This award is a prestigious honor very few students can ever hope to attain. In fact, the Academy recognizes less than 10% of all American high school students.

More than 200 people gathered in the multi-purpose room in the Stone School to witness the ribbon cutting and dedication of the structure. The building, in use since about November 1, 1984, was used for the annual Christmas program.

60 YEARS AGO (1965)

A petite and pretty Malad High School senior, Rosalind Jones, will represent Malad at the Idaho State Junior Miss contest to be held at Pocatello.

Pictured in The Idaho Enterprise is the Malad High School 1964-1965 wrestling squad. Members are Roy Brown, Tom Deschamps, Dan Bastian, Ken Price, Denton Waldron, Duwayne Carter, Jim Gibbs, Sherman Barker, Coach Earl Gillies, Loyd Briggs, Thayne Barker, Milton Robbins, Vance Ward, Russell Price, Dick Dudley, Dean Hughes, Roger Atkinson, Boyd Brown, Kent Smith, Steven Barker, David Thomas, Ron Blaisdell, Duwyane John, Wayne Nielsen, Neal Brinkerhoff. Members not present for the picture are Gene Carter, Alan Isaacson, Don Gibbs, Dale Price, Jerry Jones, Blaine Blaisdell, Kleal Price and Jerry Blaisdell.  

Mr. and Mrs. Rollie Jones received word that their son and daughter-in-law S/Sgt. and Mrs. Lyle T. Jones and children, Linda Ann, Tommie and Wayne arrived in Spain on a TWA jet AF plane. S/Sgt. Jones will serve three years in Spain with the Air Force.

Mr. and Mrs. Arthur M. Ward, life-long residents of Malad, will be honored at an open house February 6, at the Cherry Creek Ward recreation hall in honor of their 50th wedding
anniversary.

The Fourth Ward Lihoma classes held their “Daddy-Daughter date” at the Stake Building under the direction of Mrs. Delane Archibald, Mrs. Jane Williams and Mrs. Anna Gillies. After a lovely supper they enjoyed a program where Pam Facer gave a Tribute to Daddy and Lyde Facer responded; Heidi Evans played a piano solo; a clarinet solo by Julie Ann Kent, accompanied by Cynthia Archibald; Sindy Wharton explained the Gaynote awards, and Debbie Price explained the Firelight and Merrihand awards.

70 YEARS AGO (1955)

Half of last year’s potato crop still is stored in Idaho and is available for sale, the Department of Agriculture reported this week.

It estimated the merchantable potato stocks at 21,000,000 bushels, down 7 percent from January 1, 1954, but 14 percent above average. The 22,500,000 bushels stored at the start of last year represented 48 percent of the 1953 crop.

New officers of the Malad Masonic Lodge, elected at a recent meeting are the following: Cliff Wheeler, worshipful master; Bob Davis, senior warden; H. O. Scott, Junior warden; James J. W. Evans, chaplain; Wally Allen, secretary.

There were 17 Malad Junior high school pupils receiving all “A” grades in all their subjects during the semester which ended January 20, Principal George Bush reports.

The students included Keren Jones, Kathleen Dives, Karen Thorpe, Paul Richard Evans, RaLene Waldron, Wilma Waldron, Grace Thomas, Helen Waldron, Gwen Waldron, Mont Alan Swenson, David South, Lloyd Bush, Sandra Price, Judith Hughes, Louis Dredge, Gordon Lewis and Ronley Jones.

Thirteen Malad High School students earned all “A” grades according to Principal J.S. Halliday. Students are Deanna Kay Price, Sally Kent, Doneal Thomson, Janice Thomas, Kathryn Jones, Erma Jean Dorius, Ivy Atkinson, Marilyn Griffith, Lois Vaughan, Barbara Parry, Bob Evans, Roger Thomas and Sue John.

Congratulations to the St. John - Holbrook basketball team which won the Malad Stake M-Men tournament Saturday night. Carol Eliason joined the cheering section Monday night as our boys, Don Eliason, Mark Lott and Aaron Hill, tried their luck with the team at Bear River.

80 YEARS AGO (1945)

Mr. and Mrs. S. V. Williams received a telegram Tuesday from the government stating that their son, Sgt. Verlin S. Williams, had been killed in action in Italy, January 15, 1945. Sgt. Williams entered the service January 5, 1944 and left for overseas, November 8, 1944. He received his training at Buckley Field, Denver, Colorado, Victorville, California, Yuma, Arizona and Walla Walla, Washington. He was a gunner in the air corps. He is survived by his mother and father, the following brothers and sisters, Pvt. Wayne Williams, Camp Roberts, California; Don, Tommy, Elda Mae and Dixie, also his grandfather, Sam Williams, grandmother, Mrs. Thomas A. Smith and his fiancé Miss June Talbot.

The following letter was written by David Evans, son of John G. Evans from a Japanese prison camp to his wife and received by her on January 18.

“Dear Laura,

Just a line to let you know that I am fairing well and all of us are in good spirits but waiting anxiously for this war to end so we can return to our loved ones. I miss you so much. Give my love to all. Tell Delores and Melba May I can’t write to them as I can only write one letter every so often, so I write to you to suffice for all. Take care of our interests as you see fit. Praying to be home soon. God bless to all.

With lots of love, David.”

David Evans was taken prisoner when the Japanese captured Wake Island in 1942. He was employed by a Boise construction company.

Mr. and Mrs. Josiah Price received word January 25 that their son, Pvt. Melvin J. Price, was slightly injured in action in Belgium on January 13. The telegram was from the adjutant general and said: “Mail follows direct from hospital with details.”

Cpl. Ren Dives arrived from Harlingen, Texas to spend a furlough at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Dives. He was accompanied home by his wife who has been with him for several weeks.

Pvt. Larell Jones who is stationed at Camp Fannin, Texas is spending a furlough at the home if his parents, Mr. and Mrs. David E. Jones and also with Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Griffiths, at Riverside and Los Angeles, California. Mrs. Jones is with him.