5 YEARS AGO (2020)

Scouts, fathers and leaders from the newly formed Community Troop 1776 loaded up Friday, January 17 and went to Soda Springs for an overnight camp out and the annual fishing derby.

The temperature was 1 degree at 11:00 p.m. as everyone went to sleep only to wake up at 4:30 a.m. to pack up, eat pancakes, and get registered for the derby by 6:00 a.m.

Everyone was able to catch fish, and the troop had several that landed over 10 pounds.

Scouts participating in the Troop 1776 Fishing Derby are Roper Higley, Levi Balappa, Kyler Horsley, Isaiah Bingham, Ethan Horsley, McCoy VanBebber, Holdyn Higley, Hunter Wray, Marshall Asay, Braxton Harris, Porter Allen, Ben Ward, Porter Ward, Jayden Ward, Braun Nalder, Brycen Talbot, Cael Seamons, Trevor Allen, Caleb Matthews, Justin Toone and Tim Jensen.

The Malad High School wrestling team defeated their final regular season opponent when they made the trip to compete against Raft River.

The Malad High School boys’ basketball team honored their seniors prior to the start of the final regular season game against West Side on Thursday, February 13.

Those honored were Jason Fonnesbeck with parents Davin Fonnesbeck and Mindi Smith and grandparents Ryan and Bobbi Ward, Trevor Howe with his parents Justin and Heather Howe, Davis Larsen with parents Scott and Natalie Larsen, and Grayson Tripp with parents Lance and Staci Tripp. Also honored was senior manager Nick Ryver with parents Jon and Tracy Ryver.

5 YEARS AGO (2015)

The Oneida County Sheriff has confirmed that Severo Luera (35) of Tremonton Utah was arrested on an Idaho felony warrant in connection with the triple homicide that took place in Holbrook, Idaho, on April 4, 2013. Luera was served on January 30 while incarcerated in the Box Elder County Jail on drug charges in Utah.

On Valentine’s Day, Saturday, February 14, the Crisis Center held its ninth annual Valentine Gala Dinner and Auction at the Malad High School Commons. During the dinner, Dove Awards were presented to Richard and Diane Allen and Marcia Stocks.

Malad High School senior William Thomas received the IT Professional of the Year Award from the Idaho Education Technology Association. Thomas has been paid by the Malad school district for the past two years as a Technology Support Technician. He works after school and on Fridays to maintain, repair, upgrade and install technology throughout the entire school district. William works independently to address the Spiceworks tickets assigned to him by the District Technology Coordinator.

The first item on the agenda for the February City Council meeting was the swearing in of Larry Knudsen as the newest member of the Malad City Council. Knudsen’s assignments on the council will be Planning and Zoning and Economic Development.

Pocatello, Idaho and Madison Gymnastics Center was chosen as the hosts for Idaho’s 2015 USA Gymnastics State Championships. This year all eight of Malad’s competitive gymnasts have qualified to compete in the meet. Those competing are Oaklie Hepdon, Teagan Daniels, Brylee Clark, Rylee Jacobsen, Journie Tovey, Skye Speck, Sheridan Brown and Rayleigh Barnes.

10 YEARS AGO (2010)

The Oneida Crisis Center, Inc., held its fourth annual Gala Valentine Dinner and Auction at the Oneida County Senior Citizens’ Center, where “Dove” awards were presented to Robert A. Hunter, and Joe and Euarda Daniels.

Bob and Roxie Treasure celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary.

Members of the Malad Fifth Ward are planning a Ward Potluck Dinner and auction for the evening of March 11 in an effort to raise money for a Haitian family with ties to the Blaine and Marilyn Salter family of Woodruff.

The Malad High School Cheerleaders qualified to compete in the 2A Idaho State Cheer Competition with all three of the routines performed at the Fifth District Cheer Competition.  Members of the group are: Karen Cudney, Stephanie Johnson, Janalie Jensen, Chase Neiffenegger, Hiliary Stayner, Shala McKinney, Ashlee Checketts, Carlie Stewart, Heidi Hannah, Sidney Tubbs, Hope Murray, Emily Cudney, Moriah Ihler, Stephani Treasure, Mariah Snyder, Jessica Sorensen and Katie Neal. Their coach is Jennifer Hill.

Pictured in The Idaho Enterprise are the Malad High School Dragonettes who took first place in all of their routines at the Fifth District Drill Team Competition last weekend. Performing in front of the crowd at the girls’ district basketball game before heading off to district themselves are Rachel Peterson, Kayla Thomas, Brittany Coburn, Ashley Bercier, Jerika Snyder, Ashley Richards, Paige Moeller, Beth Blaisdell, Whitney Hunt, Kaylynn Bell, Rochelle Bullcreek, Nichole Hubbard, Hayli Tripp and Kayla Harrison.

15 YEARS AGO (2005)

The Oneida County Library has rescheduled its Book Review Night with author Kirby Jonas for February 23. He will speak about his past books and also his new venture, another novel co-written with actor Clint Walker.

Rocky Alon Jones, son of Arne and Cathie Jones, has been called to serve in the California Roseville Mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He will enter the Mission Training Center in Provo, Utah on March 2, 2005.

Zachary McKinney has earned his placement on the Dixie State College high honor roll. Zachary is also on the executive level of the Student Council and is the representative for the Institute of Religion on campus.

Matthew C. Wray was sustained Sunday as Bishop of Malad’s new 7th Ward. Lee Pfeiffer is his First Counselor and Don Hubbard is Second Counselor. Also serving is Cory Ihler, as Ward Clerk, Clint Bastian, as Assistant Clerk, Darrell Treasure, as Executive Secretary and Marvin Crowther as Assistant Clerk.

The Iron Door Players reflected over 15 years of past Broadway musicals in their production “In The Mirror”. Taking part in the production are: Gary Jacobsen, Evan Howe, Lynn Stayner, Trudy Ward, Mark Alder, Irene Alder, Stacy Dorius, Carol Rindlisbacher, Sue Stevens, Jeff Richins, Brenda Goertzen, Kathy Ipsen, Monica Parry, Andy Bybee, Patsy Bybee, Cinnamon Schwartz, Brian Jeppsen, Anita Jeppsen, Scott Danielson and Chris Austin.

Malad High School had 11 students qualify for the State Business Professionals of America (BPA) competitions. Those qualifying for state were Braxton Hess, Justin Firth, Shane Price, Ty Price, Amber Jones, Lacy Davis, Tazya Williams, Ryan Hannah, Kim Wakley, Janeice Stromberg and Ashlee Alder.

25 YEARS AGO (1995)

The Malad City Council voted to take the steps necessary to impose a moratorium on Depot Road building permits for new residences. The restriction will apply until action can be taken to increase the size of the water line there.

The American Legion Post #65 elected officers for the 1995-96 year: Commander, Dale Reese, 1st Vice Commander, Frank Stocks, 2nd Vice Commander, Dan Sheridan, Adjutant, Gene Caldwell, Sgt. At Arms, Dale Thomas, Chaplain, Carl Isaacson, Historian, Jess Ward and Judge Advocate, John D. Tovey.

Nick Jones, Jason Peterson and Trent Neal have been invited to participate in the seventh annual Air New Zealand Down Under Bowl football game.

Malad High School varsity basketball players slated to participate in the district tournament next week are Brett Evanson, Gabe Atkinson, Brandon Ward, Nick Jones, Jason Keetch, Kam Alder, Jason Peterson, Bryson Vaughan, J.D. Tovey, Corby Earl, Austin Tubbs and Shawn Williams.

35 YEARS AGO (1985)

Dr. Steve Johnson and Oneida County Deputy Dale Ward are pictured with drug paraphernalia, which was recently confiscated by the Sheriff’s Department. They will speak at a community awareness meeting regarding illegal drug use.

Pearl W. Jones was honored for many years of service to the 4-H program.

Pictured was “Cub Scout Of The Year” Ryker Jones, receiving his trophy and a handshake from Virginia Knutsen while his mother Jami looked on, and Ruth Ann LeFevre congratulates him.

Jon Ward, Malad High German teacher, recently returned from an all expense paid trip to San Francisco, where he was a guest speaker at the Goethe Institute. The trip was sponsored by West Germany. Mr. Ward spoke to teachers from various locations regarding testing of students’ progress through participation in the exchange program.

A Stake Sweetheart Ball will be held Saturday, February 23, in the Malad L.D.S. Stake building sponsored by the Pleasantview Ward. During the floor show, President Foster Ipsen and his wife, Kathy, will sing the theme song “Let Me Call You Sweetheart”.

Linda Gillies, daughter of Phil and Ina Gillies, has accepted a call from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to serve a mission in Sacramento, California.

Elder Robert Loren Nicholas, son of Charles C. and Carma R. Nicholas, has been called to serve a mission for the LDS Church in the Nevada, Las Vegas Mission.

Six Malad FFA Chapter students will travel to Boise to receive their State Farmer Award. This honor is received by only three percent of all FFA members and nearly twenty five percent of Malad Chapter membership has received this award.  Students selected this year from Malad are Ron Eliason, David Jenson, Kelly May, Val Skidmore, Lonny Ward and Cherie Weeks.

45 YEARS AGO (1975)

An epidemic of flu here has caused cancellation of several community events and closure of schools for the rest of this week. Dr. Gerald Goodenough recommended closing schools, Malad Senior citizen Center, and postponing other gatherings because of the increasing number of cases of the disease and the severity of some cases.

A need for students to pursue their studies at rates commensurate with their individual abilities has led Tom Thorpe to open a facility, “Edu-Care Learning Center”, in the west wing of the old Oneida Hospital Building.

The Center will operate after school hours and during summer months.

Tracy Bybee is the recipient of the Betty Crocker Family Leader of Tomorrow at Malad High School, and is eligible for $1500 in scholarships at the state level.

Pictured in The Idaho Enterprise is the Malad High School basketball team members competing this week in the Idaho 5th District tournament at Pocatello. The squad members are Doug John, John Servoss, Mike Williams, Tony Gillies, Tom Grubb, Joe Thomas, Craig Thompson, Kirk Allen, Lonnie Alder and Scott Alder.  They are coached by Louis Anderson with Dennis Evans as assistant.

Trail’s End Cowbelles are sponsoring two events of community interest, according to Edna Palmer, president. At the annual Malad High School Awards Day, a $100 scholarship will be presented. Mrs. Walt (Betty) Jones is scholarship committee chairman.

The Cowbelles are looking for a good cook – or several good cooks-men or women-to participate in the “All Beef Cook-Off”, Mrs. Palmer said. The State event will be held in Boise in May, and the Cowbelles will pay all expenses to Boise. State winner will compete at the National Cook-Off in Denver with all expenses paid.

The Boy Scouts of America are using a new patriotic song, “I Love America”, written by Jean B. Boyce, Salt Lake City, and sung to Peter J. Wilhoussky’s well-known arrangement for “Battle Hymn Of Republic”. Copies of the song are available at the Malad LDS Stake.

Mrs. Boyce, whose husband and son are Eagle Scouts, will be honored at the 1975 Boy Scout breakfast in Washington, D.C.

55 YEARS AGO (1965)

A farewell testimonial will honor Elder Bart Thorpe at the Malad L.D.S. Third Ward. Elder Thorpe, son of Mr. and Mrs. Bill Thorpe, has been called to serve in the British Mission with headquarters in London, England. He will enter the Mission Home in Salt Lake City, March 8.

Marking their 50th Wedding anniversary, Mr. and Mrs. David E. Jones, Jr., will be honored at an open house, at the home of their son, Larell. They were married February 17, 1915 in Malad and have resided practically all of their lives here. Mr. and Mrs. Jones are the parents of five children, four of whom are living: Mrs. Delbert (Katie) Hanks, Dayton, Ohio; Larell Jones, Malad; Jack D. Jones, Ogden, Utah and Mrs. Jay (BelvaLene) Baker, Holbrook, Idaho. They have 14 grandchildren.

The family of Mr. and Mrs. William Moon will honor them at an open house on February 28 at the Malad LDS 2nd Ward in honor of their Golden Wedding. They were married on February 25, 1915 in the Salt Lake Temple and made their home in Malad. They were the parents of six children, William Neal Moon, Pocatello, Idaho; Grant C. Moon, Washington, D.C.; Mrs. Grant (Thora) Jensen, Malad; Mrs. Oleen (Neva) Hess, Khartoum Sudan, Africa; Mrs. C.A. (Ila Jean) Tobler, Henderson, Nevada, and DeVar C. Moon, Ogden, Utah. The couple has 31 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

Congratulations to Boyd Brown for gaining the semi-finals of the State-wrestling tournament and winning five points for Malad High.

Under the sweltering glare of studio lights, the MHS band taped a television program for station KUSU at Utah State University in Logan. Highlights of the program were an introduction of the student body officers, a clarinet trio consisting of Lorene Ward, Jan Crowther and Jean Thomas; cornet quartet comprised of Kim Crowther, David Corbridge, Billy Henrie and Leslie Braker; flute duet presented by Janice Jones and Lucille Thomas; several numbers played by the Pep Band, including the school song; and of course, the selections played by the band. After their performance band members were shown the playback of the program. (Joan Ward and Kris Deschamps were there, too! We remember!)

65 YEARS AGO (1955)

Oneida County farmers borrowed $863,363 on grain from their 1954 crops the Oneida Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation office announced today. This figure compares with $1,496,139 on last year’s loan totals, Dan O. Daniels, ADSC Committee chairman said.

Awards made to the Boy Scouts of the Malad district, Tendoy Council, during National Boy Scout Week were as follows: Troop 58 – merit badges – Spencer Ward, Ned Lewis, Max Isaacson, Brent Miller, Norman Marble; Troop 138, Portage – 2nd class rank – Alan Nielsen, John Clark; 1st class rank – Phil Harris; Troop 75 – 1st class rank – Brent Davis, Gordon Lewis, Marc Bingham, Joe Davis, Marne Deschamps; merit badges – Gordon Lewis; Troop 122 – 2nd class rank – James Handy, Dennis Williams, Neil Gleed, Wayne Budge; 1st class rank – Michael Madson, Wayne Atkinson, Don Thomas, Douglas Castleton, Richard Steimle, Lloyd Bush; merit badges – Richard Steimle, Douglas Castleton, Don Thomas, Michael Madson, Wayne Atkinson, Dennis Williams, Neil Gleen, Lloyd Bush; Troop 51 – Star rank – Richard Pilgrim; merit badges – Gary Fay, Allen Harrison, Lamont Harrison, Ralph Hanson, Mark Howard, Richard Pilgrim, Burke Peterson, Dale Price; Troop 43 – Life rank – Wendell Yeates, Sheldon Smith, Khalil Scott; Star rank – Dell Madsen, Jay Wight; 1st class rank – Jimmy Brown, David Edwards, Brent Bastian, Tommy Davis; merit badges – Jimmy Brown, David Edwards, Brent Bastian, Tommy Davis, Dell Madsen, Jay Wight, Wendell Yeates, Sheldon Smith, Foster Ipsen, Khalil Scott and John W. Price.

Val Hess a freshman, journalism major, has been listed to the News Bureau of Utah State Agricultural College, according to Professor John J. Stewart of the journalism department. Mr. Hess is also editor of the 1955 Epsilogan, the yearbook for Lambda Delta Sigma, the LDS Church fraternity. Val is the son of Mr. and Mrs. G. O. Hess of Malad.

Some of the dance students of Barbara Prouse, accompanied by their parents, went to Salt Lake City Sunday. The National Dance Association had professional instructors and dancers from Texas and California at the Hotel Newhouse.

Those going from Malad were Arline Bjorkman, Tonyja Kay Jones, Sid Showell, Linda Allen, Burke Pratt and Tamara Lynn Jones.

75 YEARS AGO (1945)

The Malad Chapter of the National Quill and Scroll are planning their trip to Salt Lake this weekend. Elizabeth R. Williams, supervisor, has made arrangements to visit the Tribune – Telegram press office and to attend a session of the Utah Legislature.

Members of the Journalistic staff planning to go are: LaRue Harris, Editor of the school paper; Mary Sue Tovey, Mary Lou Thomas, Jessie Wright, Ralene Moon, O’Leah Thomas, Kathalee Bowen, D. J. Thomas, B. L. Thomas, and Ross Viehweg.

In a dispatch from Col. Lloyd Lehrbas in the Philippines on the staff of General MacArthur, Keith M. Budge is listed as having been freed from Bilibid prison.

Keith Budge is the son of Mr. and Mrs. T. F. Budge and was reported missing following the surrender of Corregidor in the Philippines, May 7, 1942. In February of 1943 his parents received word from the war department that he was a Japanese prisoner. Budge enlisted in the medical department of the Army March 24, 1941, and arrived in the Philippines October 28, 1941.

Sgt. Jack Parry was slightly wounded in action in France on January 19, according to word received by his wife at Ririe, Idaho and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Parry of Malad. He went overseas in November 1944.

Dean Williams, son of Mr. and Mrs. John H. Williams who left for the service January 23, is stationed at Camp Roberts, California. This is the fourth son of Mr. and Mrs. Williams to enter the service.