5 YEARS AGO (2019)

Grand Marshals for the July 4 parade will be Albert and Vicki Ekstrom, pictured in The Idaho Enterprise, shown with their children, Jennifer, Marv, Staci and Tim.

The couple has been business owners in Malad since 1966 and both are life-long residents. Albert has always been known for going the extra mile and helping anyone who has been stranded by car trouble or for locals who need someone they can rely on to maintain their vehicles. Vicki is known for being – well Vicki – and that laugh! What more could you say? Besides being business owners, they really care about Malad and for its residents.

Wayne E. Williams celebrated his 93 birthday June 13. Friends and family gathered at the Brad and Kathy Williams residence for a cookout and lots of visiting.

A good time was had by all who attended.

The 5th Annual Rocky Mountain Mini Silky Goat Show was held in Malad, Idaho at the Oneida County Fairgrounds again this year. Over 80 goats from Arizona, Colorado, Texas, Oklahoma, Idaho and Utah traveled here to compete in this year’s show. Betty and Dale (Shorty) Roderick are over the west coast show.

The Mini Silk Fainting Goats are a new and unique breed that was developed only 15 years ago. They are judged on their confirmation, overall appearance, hair and showmanship.

They are a novelty breed and are not used for milk, meat or hair. They have the sweetest personalities and make great pets.

The Malad High School Dragonettes held a private dance camp this year, taught by Epic, at Malad High School. Those participating include Morgan, an Epic dance instructor, Rayleigh Barnes, Hailey Williams, Brylee Clark, McKinna Owens, Alexis Shaw, Alyssa Blaisdell, Megan Simmons, Allie Allen, Rebekah Smith, Marion Smith, MaTese Davis, Abby Hoskins, Hannah Bird, Hunter Olsen, Bailey Timothy and Savannah Poulson.

10 YEARS AGO (2014)

Surprised is the word Clarence Hughes used several times to describe his feelings about being selected as the Grand Marshall of the 4th of July Sesquicentennial Parade. He said he actually had to go back and make sure he had heard it right when he was
first asked.

The Oneida County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) was awarded a grant from the State of Idaho, Department of Health and Welfare, division of Health, Bureau of Emergency Medical Services and Preparedness for pediatric equipment for children The pediatric equipment consists of three Pediatric BLS Jump Kit, two Faretec Traction Splints and one Pedi-Mate Child Restraint.

The newest member of the Oneida County Sheriff’s Office is a friendly black Labrador named Nikki. She will be the new drug dog for the county.

15 YEARS AGO (2009)

The Malad Area Chamber of Commerce has selected AJay and Betty Jones to lead Malad’s 2009 Independence Day Parade.  AJay and Betty have each had distinguished careers in the field of education and high school athletics in Southern Idaho.

American Legion Auxiliary Chair, Lila Moss, reported that 68 people donated a total of 55 pints of blood at the blood drive held this week.

PV2 (E2) Mitch Daroczi graduated from the Army National Guard basic training from Ft. Leonard Wood Missouri. He is a 2007 graduate of Malad High School and the son of Marty and Jayme Hill.

The Malad Elementary Second Grade students once again reached their goal of walking 100 miles during the school year. They would walk just a little each morning before settling down to their studies.

20 YEARS AGO (2004)

The Malad Area Chamber of Commerce has selected well-known businessman Don Evans to lead the Malad’s 2004 Independence day parade. 

Evelyn Lucille Kerns Davis, 102, will be featured on the Chamber of Commerce float as Malad Valley’s Pioneer in Malad’s 4th of July parade.

Fifteen-year-old Cara Bott doesn’t run track, but she has overcome some pretty high hurdles this past year. Diagnosed with Ewing’s sarcoma last August, Cara underwent chemotherapy, surgery and radiation. Through everything, she managed to keep up with school and even participated in activities. Her bright smile and positive attitude have been an inspiration to all.

Megan Couch has earned a position on the Idaho state high school rodeo team and will be traveling with fellow teammates to Gillette, Wyoming, to compete at the 56th Annual National High School Finals Rodeo (NHSFR) in the goat tying competition. Megan is the daughter of George and Megan Couch.

25 YEARS AGO (1999)

The Malad Theater Guild will present the melodrama “Male Order Brides” or…”Big Harry Deal’s Scandalous Scheme!”  The cast members are Kelly Neal, Chase Beecher, Shane Tubbs, Judd Daniels, Amber Stevens, Jeff Richins, Traci Treasure, Ruth Schwartz and Jamye Clark.

The Malad Lions Club installed new officers for the 1998-99 fiscal year. The new officers are Jack Brinkerhoff, vice chairman over membership; Tom Strah, first vice president; Gordon Griffiths, treasurer, Mark Thomas, tail twister; Robert Brennan, second vice president; Ken Wharton, secretary; Ken Moss, president; Neil Martin, Lion tamer; Tom Parry, director; Rick Griffiths, director; Doug Malone, director; Spence Horsley, director; Tom Koontz, membership chairman; Leroy Rose, member of Membership committee and Frank Stocks, director.

Chelsea Olsen has been named an All-American scholar. School counselor Irene Alder nominated Chelsea, who attends Malad High School, for this national award.

Trent Buehler was the delegate from Malad High School at the Idaho Hugh O’Brien Youth Leadership Convention at Boise State University. 

Jacie Wilcock from Malad High School also attended the workshop. She was the 1998 delegate from Malad High School and was able to return this year as a junior counselor.

30 YEARS AGO (1994)

Oneida’s worst Mormon cricket infestation in memory currently rages in its western hills and mountains. Devastated farmers and ranchers declare they are being “ate out.” 

Karalee Waldron claimed top honors in the Oneida Soil and Water conservation district’s post contest, with a check for $40.00, a first place trophy, plus a full scholarship to attend a week-long Natural Resource Camp. Second place went to Boe Evanson, he was awarded a $35.00 cash prize, a trophy and scholarship to Resource Camp. Riley Larkins captured third place. Riley received a $30.00 award and third place trophy.  He will also be eligible to attend camp.

Honorable mention cash awards were presented to Jaimi Stokes, Kristen Barker, Janie Thomas, Judd Daniels, Crystal Isaacson, Kristy Thorsted and Holly Hay.

40 YEARS AGO (1984)

Mrs. LaRue Daniels will reign as “Queen For A Day” at the Oneida County Nursing Home. Mrs. Daniels will appear in the parade and be honored at the home throughout the day. Her husband, Russell Daniels, will be her escort.

The Malad District Annual Cub Scout Day Camp was held Thursday and Friday, June 21 and 22 at the Malad Stake Park form 9:30 to 3:40 each day.

Delighted parents, Jeff and Lori Christiansen, are excited to announce the birth of their daughter Emily Jo, who was born Wednesday, June 20. 

Featured in the 1984 edition of the “Cooking Corner” are two of The Idaho Enterprise’s busiest women.  Joan Hawkins and Kris Smith.  Both are very busy women, then and now, both claim not to be good cooks, one claims not to be a good cook and can’t figure out why she was even in the paper to start with. Truth be told they are both excellent cooks. If you are interested in some of their recipes, Helen will be happy to copy them off for you.

50 YEARS AGO (1974)

Keith L. John was named to the honor roll for the second semester at the University of Idaho, Moscow. Keith is a student in the College of Letters and Science.

Jim Crowther left to tour Hawaii with the United States of America School Band and Chorus.  The United States School band is a national honor recognition organization and has performed all over the world. Jim is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Crowther.

Lori Harrison placed second in the pole-bending event to qualify for the national High School Rodeo to be held at Tomah, Wisconsin. Miss Harrison was also picked as First alternate for a $250 scholarship to a college of her choice.

60 YEARS AGO (1964)

Don Harding, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Harding, Malad, received a bachelor of business administration degree from the George Washington University at the 143rd annual commencement.

A helicopter is being loaded with herbicides in preparation for spraying grazing lands to kill sagebrush. Completed this week by the Forest Service was the spraying of 2,800 acres here in the eradication project.

Ten scenes of significant events affecting the lives of residents of Malad Valley and Oneida County are depicted in the Centennial Pageant, “Voices of the Valley”, to be presented as a climax to the three-day centennial observation.

Sequence of events is seen through the eyes of an “Old Timer”, who recalls events as they touched the lives of a mythical early pioneer family, and a reader explains circumstances that led to each situation. The original script also includes use of original musical scores written by Prof. S. M. Powell and by two deceased residents, Edward Woozley and Thomas S. Thomas.

Featured in the June “Reporter”, company publication of Precision Sheet Metal, Inc., is a former Malad man, Monte Thomas, who has been employed for eight years by the California firm which is engaged in the production of aircraft and missile components.

70 YEARS AGO (1954)

Miss Janet Smith, of Holbrook, was selected as the Malad Valley Posse Queen during the organization’s annual Horse Show at the fairgrounds. Attendants to Miss Smith, who will reign at all Posse events for a year and also at the Oneida Rodeo, are Miss Deon Daniels and Miss Ruth Williams.

Miss Chloe Ann Price of Malad was named first runner-up in the Miss Idaho contest. Miss Price is the daughter of Mr. and Mr. John L. Price.

Jack Williams, son of Mr. and Mrs. John H. Williams, has been promoted to manager of the Ogden store, American Food Inc.

The State Fish and Game department said, its officers made 60 arrests for fish and game law violations in May and collected a total of $1965 in fines. Most of the arrests were for violation of fishing regulations, but one man was fined $150 and another $300 for illegal pocession of moose meat.

80 YEARS AGO (1944)

The car belonging to Deputy Sheriff James Chivers was stolen Sunday evening. It was parked in front of Nels’ Garage on Bannock Street with the keys in it. Two boys from Murray, Utah took the car.  Sheriff John A. Evans immediately notified officers in nearby cities and the car was recovered by Sheriff Warren Hyde of Box Elder County.

A truck belonging to Clyde Hanson of Roy, Idaho, was located at Honeyville, Utah, through the efforts of Sheriff John A. Evans and Utah officers. The truck was taken by a 15-year old boy. The boy’s father, who is working at the Hanson place, and Mr. Hanson were on a fishing trip that day.

Unless Oneida’s Bond campaign gains considerable momentum during the next two weeks, the county will fall short of it quota. Only about $50,000 of the assigned $300,000 has been raised.

Ward bonds are the safest investment in the world. They have exactly the same backing as has currency.