5 YEARS AGO (2019)

On Friday, August 23, 2019, volunteers from all over Oneida County met at the Malad Stake building of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to sort through toys and lots of donated clothing from baby to adult.

On Saturday, those who donated and many other residents came back for a free shopping day. Many items of clothing were picked up and almost all of the toys provided an opportunity to share with others in the community good, almost new clothing no longer needed but still useful to someone else. Malad Stake Relief Society President Kay Buttars said the event was, once again, very successful.

The Malad High School Varsity football team spent Friday night, August 23, at a Jamboree in West Side. The team faced competition from Preston and Grace.

The Malad High School volleyball team hosted a Jamboree to gear up for the 2019 season. The Jamboree was held Wednesday, August 21, at Malad High School and Malad Middle School. Both the JV and Varsity teams participated in the Jamboree.

The Malad High School cross-country team will compete in the annual Terry Jones Invitational Cross-Country meet tonight, Thursday, August 29. The meet will begin and end on the football field at Malad High School.

10 YEARS AGO (2014)

Vacation Bible School at the First Presbyterian Church in June was a great learning workshop for the children who attended. Pictured in the Enterprise were Carey Treasure, one of the aids who is helping Mercedes Williams, Kami Washington (granddaughter of Don and Liz Shaw) as an aide helping Brooklyn Gathercole, McKenzie Washington, Nathan Williams, Keyzlynne Oram, the leader – Kaywinn Cottle, Devin Avery, Dante Washington and Kayden Avery.

Back to School Night was held at Malad Elementary on Wednesday, August 20, in the Malad Elementary Auditorium.

After Principal Robert Hannah welcomed parents and introduced his staff, he went over the Computer for Education program. Students will bring home packets to be filled out with addresses for the Computer for Education program starting in May.

The Ogden City LDS Temple is to be rededicated on September 21, 2014. It was announced on Sunday, August 24, that the Malad Stake would be able to participate in the Ogden City Temple rededication by broadcast at the Malad Stake Center. The temple will be formally rededicated in three sessions on Sunday, September 21, 2014, at 10:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m.

15 YEARS AGO (2009)

The meeting room at the American Legion Hall was full last Tuesday when the community, state and nation honored Malad resident Treena Tubbs for acts of service that go way beyond the job description she has at the Veterans Affairs Community-based Outreach Clinic in Pocatello. Congressman Mike Simpson presented an award to her plus a flag that flew over the U.S. Capitol Building.

Kayla Thomas was recognized by her fellow students as a finalist for the 2A Interscholastic Star at an assembly at Malad High School.

Randy Willie has taken over as the teacher of record at Oneida High School, beginning August 24, with the start of the new school year.

Brett Colgrove will be joining the Malad High School faculty this year. Colgrove has been selected to become the Auto Mechanics teacher for the school.

Sheldon Vaughan and Rauhn Panting took top honors at the Oneida County Dutch-Oven Cook-off. They prepared a delicious pina colada cake and savory stuffed roast beef.  They were each awarded $300 in cash for their efforts.  Chance Boyer, won the Junior Division Cook-off preparing white chili and a German upside down cake.  He won a Camp Chef stove.

The Screamers finished in third place in their softball division in Logan this summer. The team includes the following: Bailey Hill, Brooke Daniels, Alex Ward, Paige Robbins, Ashlee Davis, Karsyn Willie, Jordan Hawkes, Bryn Haycock, Brooke Sorensen and Paityn Tripp.  They were coached by Kirk Hill.

20 YEARS AGO (2004)

Butte Irrigation, 3R’s Country Tire, and Mat Boys Team Roping were the top bidders at the Oneida County Market Animal Sale. 3R’s purchased the Grand Champion steer from Krichelle Daniels; Butte Irrigation was the top bidder for the Grand Champion lamb owned by Devin Skidmore and Mat Boys Team Roping purchased the Grand Champion swine from Robin Bullcreek.

Heather Peterson has claimed the title of Homemaker of the Year 2004 for the Oneida County Fair. This is Peterson’s third title.

Tammie Neal is awarded the “Driver of the Year” award. She was presented with a plaque by the Oneida School District Transportation Supervisor Kelly Hill.

30 YEARS AGO (1994)

Ireland Bank, Hess Lumber and Dr. Stephen Johnson are the top bidders at the Oneida County Fat Stock Sale.  Ireland Bank’s Loyd Briggs was top bidder for the Grand Champion steer shown by Charlotte Firth; Hess Lumber was top bidder to take home the Grand Champion lamb owned by Lynsey Firth and Dr. Stephen Johnson purchased the Grand champion swine exhibited by Rochelle Panting. 

Jared Robbins received his Eagle Scout Award at a Court of Honor in the Malad Second Ward. He is a member of Troop 444 and has been patrol leader, junior assistant scoutmaster and den chief.

JoLynn John has won the Oneida’s Outstanding Homemaker Award. 

Over $2.5 million in scholarship money from the 1994-95 academic year has been awarded to new and returning University of Idaho students.  Malad students receiving scholarships include Hydee E. Tubbs, Mary Hall Niccolls and Chad A. Vandermeer, Roy and Orpha Shoults Scholarship.

A southeastern Idaho Pony League All Star baseball team, including boys from Malad, Preston and Soda Springs, was ranked 16th in the nation following Regional playoffs. Malad team members are Tim Jenkins, Brad Horsley and Jedd Ward.

40 YEARS AGO (1984)

The Annual Oneida Fat Stock Sale was dedicated to Joseph D. Jones a noted area stockman. Joe received a certificate of commendation for his loyal dedication and service to the Oneida Fair and Fat Stock Sale for years. He was presented the certificate by Tom Palmer, Oneida Fair Board chairman.

Buyers at the Oneida County Fair Fat Stock sale paid over $50,136 for stock.  Dennis Thomas bought the Grand Champion steer from Bonnie Ann Davis; George Neal purchased the Grand Champion sheep from Curtis Neal and Joe Jones bought the Grand Champion swine from Tory Christophersen.

Elementary School principal, Phil Gillies, was recently selected to receive an “Honorable Mention” certificate from the Idaho Gem Award sponsored by the Idaho Association of Elementary School Principals (IAESP).

A special award, initiated by the grandchildren of the late Bud Davis, was awarded in his name at the Fat Stock Sale. First place winners in the beef classes were presented a lead rope. Posing for the picture were Doug Atkinson, Bonnie Ann Davis, (granddaughter), Gary Davis (son), Kirk Nielsen, Tracey Davis (grandson) and Susan Bush. 

The Malad High Varsity and Junior Varsity volleyball teams will compete in an intersquad match. The Alumni volleyball players of MHS will compete against the Varsity Squad. The participating alumni will be Jo Jensen, Teri Daniels, Teresa Daniels, Connie Thomas, Caree Davis, Tina Thomas, Jean Schwartz, Adele Barnes, Jody Daniels, Tammy Hill and Jana Laws.

50 YEARS AGO (1974)

Mrs. Robert Hess, Kenalee, Kurtis, Cindy, Amy and Molly took their son and brother, Kelly Kent, to the LDS Mission Home in Salt Lake City. 

Mayor Glen B. Williams was the master of ceremonies at a luncheon for several Democratic candidates in Malad. Those candidates were Governor Cecil D. Andrus, Roy Truby, candidate for superintendent of public instruction; Beverly Bistline, legislative district 33 representative; State Senator John V. Evans, candidate for lieutenant governor and Idaho Attorney General Tony Park.

The Grand Champion steer owned by Dan Avichouser, was purchased by Don S. Evans from Evans Co-op; Morgan and David Harris of Harris Dairy purchased the Reserve Champion steer owned by Elaine Avichouser; Jesse Dredge bought the Grand Champion lamb owned by his grandson, David Dredge and Reed Smith of Magic Gas purchased the Reserve Champion lamb from owner Jody Jones.

Mrs. Parry Ipsen received a plaque from Oneida County Fair Board Chairman, Jack Servoss dedicating the 1975 Livestock Sale to the memory of her late husband who for many years served as chairman of the annual event here.

The seven boys who were able to hang on to their calves at the calf scramble held on Saturday night were Kelly Fuhriman, Vard Neal, Steve Stayner, Chad Bybee, Shane Thomas, Tommy Jenkins and RonDell Skidmore.

60 YEARS AGO (1964)

A farewell testimonial for Elder James William Blaisdell who will serve an L.D.S. Mission in Uruguay, is scheduled on August 30 at the Holbrook Ward.

A missionary farewell at the Curlew L.D.S. Ward chapel on August 30, will honor Elder Charles Lee Neal prior to is departure for the Cumorah Mission with headquarters at Rochester New York.

Malad High School will open their 1965 season with the game against Aberdeen. The current Dragon squad is being built around seven lettermen, all of which are expected to be starters in the opening game. They are T. D. Jones, Jr., quarterback; Terrel Harris and Ken Hughes, halfbacks; Wayne Shepherd, fullback; Mark Alder, end; Frank Thomas, tackle; Doug Williams, guard.

Other probable starters Coach Harding will select are Dennis Evans at center; Russell Price or David L. Evans, at guard; Tom Hawkins, tackle; Brent Moon or Danny C. Williams at end. The entire squad consists of 45 players.

70 YEARS AGO (1954)

John D. Tovey, who has spent the past two years in the military service, received his release at Camp Stoneman, California and returned home on Friday.  His parents, Mr. and Mrs. Morgan W. Tovey, met him in Ogden.

On August 7, Cpl. Melvin R. Williams of the 26th Signal Con. Bn. Received the commendation ribbon at Seoul, Korea. Melvin is the son of Mr. and Mrs. William J. Williams.

Mr. and Mrs. Gaylen Cox and Mr. Ralph Harding took Ralph Harding and son, Don, to St Anthony. Mr. Harding will coach football there and Don will attend school. Mrs. Harding and Tommy plan on moving to St. Anthony in the near future.

80 YEARS AGO (1944)

Cpl. William Hughes, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Hughes was seriously wounded in France on August 4, 1944, according to a telegram received the latter part of last week. The telegram stated that the parents would be informed of any new developments. Hughes has been overseas about 21 months.

Word was received that Garth A. James, son of Mrs. Lurline A. James and Dean S. Kelley, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Kelley, have both qualified for a crack rifle squard, and will participate in special performances and exhibitions. Both boys are in they Navy and are stationed at Peru, Nebraska, where they are attending the Peru State Teachers College. As a result of recent tests these two young men have been transferred from the V5A program for the training of aviation cadets, and are now in the V12 for officers training program.

Mrs. Eli Jones just received word from her son, Billie, the first in five weeks, saying he had just arrived in New Guinea. Billie was one of six boys in his company who volunteered to go from Hawaii to the South Pacific some eighteen months ago and was kept on the same lonely island fourteen months. He was then transferred back to Hawaii where he went through some very hard training. He won the expert infantry badge.