5 YEARS AGO (2019)

The Tuesday Pin Poppers had their annual end of year banquet and business meeting with a buffet dinner for all league members on April 23. The following awards were given out:

• First Place Team: Me & Lou’s – Michelle Norstrom, Gloria Evans and Amanda Oglesbee

• Second Place Team: Albert’s Service – Susan Wittman, Carla Williams, Linda Picard and
Vicki Ekstrom

• High Average: Julie Green – 160

• High Series Scratch: Carla
Williams – 558

• High Series Handicap: Amanda Oglesbee – 687

• High Game Scratch: Cindy Gibbs – 271

• Most Improved: Kim Cook

Those receiving awards for 200 or better games were Melanie Bowcutt, 216, Julie Green, 204, Cindy Gibbs, 217, Susan Wittman, 211, Carla Williams, 211 and Vicki Ekstrom, 210.

Those earning awards for 500 or better series were Julie Green, 576, Cindy Gibbs, 558, Susan Wittman, 521, Carla Williams, 558, Vicki Ekstrom, 511 and DeeLane Purdum, 506.

Chey Wilson and Carla Williams were recognized as having a perfect attendance for the year.

Officers were elected for next year: Melanie Bowcutt, President; Julie Green, Vice President; and Carla Williams, Secretary.

Malad High School Dragonettes selected for the 2019/2020 team are Sydney Carey, Alyssa Blaisdell, Brylee Clark, Rayleigh Barnes, Alexis Shaw, Bailey Timothy, Bekah Smith, Hunter Olsen, Megan Simmons, Kristal Ford, Mckinna Owens, Savanah Poulson, Hailey Williams, Hannah Bird, Marion Smith, MaTese Davis, Abbi Hoskins, Sarah Held and Olivia Allen.

Cheering on the Malad High School teams for the 2019/2020 school year will be ShyAnne Cherry, Skye Speck, Kayanna Kunz, Conner McClain, Hailey Williams, Savanah Poulson, Rylie Walton, Cambrie Christopherson, Carina McCullough, Kristal Ford, Hannah Brown, Clayton Howard, Journie Tovey, Berkley Oglesbee, Breanna Lloyd, Harley Jones, Callie Jensen, Abbie Hoskins and Tate Johnson.

10 YEARS AG0 (2014)

On Saturday night, May 3, twelve lovely young women will be performing on stage at the Malad Elementary Auditorium, where one of the twelve will be chosen as the next Malad’s distinguished Young Woman. those competing are Nikki Quist, Cassidy Stewart, Paige Peabody, Breanna Higley, Kylee Price, Aubrey King, Paige Robbins, Mikell Daniels, Samantha Daniels, Mariella Hernandez, Bethany Gunter and Hope Blaisdell.

Through a program funded by the state of Idaho and the CDC as well as federal grants, children at Malad Elementary can get necessary sealants for their permanent teeth for free. The program is being administered through the Southeastern Idaho Public Health under the direction of Karla Luedtke-Alex.

Pictured in the Idaho Enterprise were those celebrating Earth Day at Stone Elementary. They are (front row, L to R) Rhett Nalder, Nathan Edwards, Quade Carter, Brigham Hubbard, Corbin Leavell, Emma Bird, (back row, L to R) Mrs. Ginny Neal, Sydnee Sorenson, Preston Bird, Zade Scott, Ezra Hubbard, Julissa Lopez and Mrs. Erma Hill.

20 YEARS AGO (2004)

A large crowd was on hand for a Public Hearing at the Malad Elementary Auditorium. Oneida County Commissioners called the hearing for the purpose of airing a proposal from Idaho Racing, L.L.C., to put video lottery terminals at the Oneida County Fair Grounds.

An estimated 300 to 400 people attended the hearing—so many that door keepers ran out of the handouts County Clerk Shirlee Blaisdell had prepared beforehand that explained the proposal. 

Residents gave a resounding “No” to VLTs. Of the 188 votes cast, there were 159 in opposition and 11 in favor.

Jessi Larsen has been announced as the Malad High School Valedictorian for the Class of 2004.  Alexis Plowman will represent her class as the Salutatorian.

The Malad High School Future Farmers of America (FFA) elected officers for the 2004-2005 year.

Leading the group will be Brett Panting as President, Trevor Price as Vice President, Kendon Seamons as Honorary Vice President, and serving as a district officer. The Secretary will be Logan Alder, Autumn Evans will be the group’s Treasurer with Jordan Friedi as Historian. The Reporter will be Shane Price. Clayton Eliason will be the Parliamentarian and Josh Blaisdell the Sentinel.

30 YEARS AGO (1994)

The Mormon Crickets are back. Western Oneida County farmers and ranchers, plagued by Mormon Crickets last summer, are bracing for an even worse infestation this year.

Matt Rendace, acting area manager for BLM in Malad, reports that crickets began hatching about three weeks ago,  “Compared to last year, they look like they’re going to be substantially worse this year”.

Jennifer D. Jenson of Arbon and Jessica Beth Dives of Malad are listed among the April 1994 graduates at Ricks College in Rexburg.

Students from Malad joined with students from West Side, Marsh Valley, and Rockland in a week long tour of New York City, Washington D.C., and other eastern sites as part of the Visions Club program.

LaRane Jensen and LaVonne Jensen have received the highest service awards that can be earned by members of Modern Woodmen Service Club. LaRane received a badge signifying 1,000 hours of community service.  Her leader is Errol Thomas. LaVonne received a badge signifying 2,000 hours of community service. Her leader is Ellen Sue Thomas.

The Oneida County Hospital Auxiliary Pink Ladies are paying tribute to three of their members who have retired.

Hazel Lusk, Clarice Peterson and Lillian Talbot have donated countless hours to the Pink Ladies organization. 

40 YEARS AGO (1984)

Miss Debbie Christensen was named Malad Junior Miss during the Malad Junior Miss Scholarship Program. First Runner-Up went to Nan Taylor; Second Runner-Up is Rosie Fallis, and Kim Perry was named “Spirit of Junior Miss”.

Miriam Jensen Curnett was among the 57 students graduating from the 1984 Ricks College nursing program. Pinning ceremonies were held in the Snow Drama Theatre on the Ricks campus.

The Oneida Recreation announces coaches for the little league program for the summer of 1984. Clyde Ahlquist, Little League and Pony Tails, and Ed Dorius, Pony League.

If you’re wondering about the new building across from Malad’s Kwik Stop, we’ve got the scoop. Russell and Kory South, sons of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon South, are opening R & K Custom Auto Sales. They plan to be ready to start selling used cars, motorcycles and R.V.s. 

50 YEARS AGO (1974)

Edward L. Scott, Pocatello, who has practiced law in Malad for 25 years, has been appointed a Sixth District Court Magistrate.

The new magistrate served 10 years as Malad City attorney, and received his juris doctor degree in 1948 from the University of Utah. He also holds a civil engineering degree (1942) from Utah State University.

Mr. Scott will maintain the family title insurance business at his Malad office. Mrs. Edna Hill will manage the business.

Richard D. Thomas has been awarded an electronic calculator in the Ricks College Talent Search. This was first place in the freshman-sophomore division.

Entrants wrote papers describing their research projects. Richard’ dealt with “Depth Photography for Amateurs.” He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Boyd Thomas.

Brent Thomas received a bachelor degree in accounting from Brigham Young University at the spring commencement. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Thomas.

60 YEARS AGO (1964)

Ken Wharton, former law enforcement officer, states he intends to run for Oneida County sheriff on the Democratic ticket. 

Maintaining perfect 4.00 grade averages during their three years of school in Malad Junior High, Renae Hill, Georgia Marie Gilgen and Camille Iva Jones have been named by Principal George D. Bush as Valedictorians of the 1964 graduating class. Parents are Mr. and Mrs. Dave Hill, Mr. and Mrs. Hazen Gilgen and Mr. and Mrs. Myron Jones, Jr.

Class Salutatorian with a lofty 3.93 grade point average is Dee Jay Burrie, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jay Burrie.

Crowning “Miss Malad City of 1965” at the conclusion of the 15th annual Pageant Saturday, will be the current titleholder, Linda Laws, now a student at Utah State University, Logan. The Lions-sponsored Pageant will feature the appearance of eight contestants in four divisions: street dress, evening gown, bathing suit and talent.  Those running are Suzanne Bowen, Ruth Ann Ipsen, Kathy Christoffersen, Fairlene John, Pat Davis, Bonnie King, Kathy Gilgen and Tamara Thomas.

70 YEARS AGO (1954)

Malad dancing students of Pat and Ray Wiggins, who will appear on the Uncle Roscoe program, KSL-TV, are Vicki Sue John Linda John, Cindy Peterson, Linda Sue Evans and Pamela Evans.

Idaho has been ordered to furnish 86 men for the armed services during the month of June through its local selective service boards, Col. Glenn Balch of the Idaho military district reported.

Little Max Lamont Thomas, 14-month-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Monte Thomas, narrowly escaped death by drowning when he fell in an irrigation ditch near the family home on Bannock Street. Fortunately, the child’s grandfather, Sam Thomas, was crossing the yard on his way to work and found the baby shortly after he had fallen into the ditch.