5 YEARS AGO (2020)

The MHS Dragonettes performed at Fifth District Dance Competition this past Saturday, February 29, on Leap Year! It was held at Highland High School in Pocatello. The Dragonettes have moved up a division to 3A and compete against American Falls, Snake River, Soda Springs and Bear Lake High Schools.

At District, the Dragonettes competed in all four categories: Military, Hip Hop, Dance and Prop, earning second place in all categories.

Members of the Dragonettes are Olivia Allen, Hailey Williams, Savanah Poulson, Alexis Shaw, McKinna Owens, Sydney Carey, Sarah Held, Kristal Ford, Brylee Clark, Rayleigh Barnes, Hunter Olsen, Journie Tovey, Hannah Ford, MaTece Davis, Marion Smith, Abby Hoskins, Rebekah Smith and Bailey Timothy.

Malad High School Family, Careers and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) competed with several members of their organizations in the District FCCLA STAR events. These events were held on Tuesday, February 11, at Idaho State University in Pocatello.

All of the Malad High School groups that competed at the event earned a chance to compete at the state level.

FCCLA students who competed at district and placed all their groups high enough to earn a chance to compete at state are Colton Ihler, Dex Schow, Ben Wray, Tori Balappa, Holli Talbot, Sierra Hooste, Emilee Martin, Kristle Jensen, Whitney Palmer and Hallee Haycock.

10 YEARS AGO (2015)

The Distinguished Young Woman Program is ready to kick off a new year. Those participating in the program, which will be held in May, are: Natalie Jensen, Lindsay Sorensen, Melissa Ramos, Belle Woolsey, Rose Bullcreek, Kallie Thomas, Rylee Tripp, Mariah Worrell and Aubree Davis.

Popular mystery author, Josi S. Kilpack, will be presenting as a special guest author at the Oneida County Library on March 19. Her novel, “Sheep’s Clothing”, won the Whittney Award 2007 for Mystery/Suspense and she was the Best of State winner for Fiction in 2012. 

15 YEARS AGO (2010)

Janalie Jensen and Dan Cornia have been selected to represent the Malad High School Class of 2010 as valedictorian and salutatorian at commencement exercises to be held in May.

Students named as the top 10 percent of the Class of 2010 are Jacob Ihler, Brad Evanson, Lauren Clark, Eric Ward, Janalie Jensen, Dan Cornia and Jordan Schwartz.

The top 25 percent of the Class of 2010 academically include Brayden Hill, Karissa Barnes, Kim Martin, Maegen Rosenhoover, Justin Cooke, Shelby Gunter, Jessie Corbridge, Janalie Jensen, Eric Ward, Jordan Schwartz, Lauren Clark, Sean Fuhriman, Jacob Ihler, Brad Evanson, Dan Cornia, Kayla Thomas and Melissa Winward.

The Idaho State University 2009 fall semester dean’s list for the Kasiska College of Health Professions has been announced by Stephen Feit, interim dean of the college. Making the list from Malad are Dusty Edwards, Emily Jones, Steven Jones and Trevor Ward.

The Malad High School FCCLA Parliamentary Procedure team claimed first place and earned a chance to compete in the state event at their recent district competition. This year’s team includes Skyla Detwiler, Chris Austin, Moriah Ihler, Anthony Atkinson, Debra Evans, Devin Robbins, Jacob Stevens and Cassie Morley.

Malad High School chapter of the national Honor Society recently inducted their new members for the 2010 school year. The new members are Jessie Corbridge, Braden Bennett, Jason Gilgen, Chris Hess, Brayden Hill, Tyrell Hubbard, Ashley Richards, Jayson Slater, Hillary Stayner, Joshua Stevens, Sadie Sweeten and Christine Watkins.

20 YEARS AGO (2005)

The Hospital Board is once again fully organized. Members are Stephanie Briggs, Sherrill Burnett, Helen Ward, Jared Crowther, Chairman Louis Dredge, Blaine Crump and Dave Beck.

Residents of Samaria, Pleasantview and Malad gathered at the old Samaria Church March 1 for the St. David’s Day celebration. The church is now owned by Rex and Donna Waldron. St David is a patron saint of Wales, the country from which many in the Malad Valley trace their roots.

The evening was taken up with a delicious roast beef dinner, prepared by Dee and Penny Tolman, the meal was followed by some historical accounts and Welsh songs.

Luke Waldron gave an historical account of Samaria’s Welsh beginnings and Clarence Hughes told a little about Welsh Dragon lore.

Reed Stanley of Holbrook was elected president of the Oneida County Farm Bureau during the organization’s annual meeting in February. Serving with him on the executive committee is Don Eliason, Vice-president; Ken Eliason, Treasurer; and Matt Tubbs, Secretary.

The Dragons are crowned the State Basketball Champs. They were also named the 2A State Academic Champions. Showing off their new banner to hang on the wall of the Malad High School Gym along with the 2A Championship trophy are Coach Bob Sorensen, J. C. Corbridge, Ryan Hannah, Chris Semrad, Bobby Hannah, Jake Sorensen, Managers Dallas Degn and Braxton Hess, Coach Terry Jones, Coach Clair Neal, Danny Hess, Wren Murray, Wacey Jones, Shae Neal, Mike Corbridge, Tyler Baker, Skylar Richins, Trevor Ward, Steve Atkinson and Coach Chris Hawkes.

30 YEARS AGO (1995)

Topping the MHS Class of 1995 are Valedictorian Tyra Burnett and Salutatorian Sherrie Rindlisbacher. Six other graduating seniors comprise the Top Ten Percent: Michael Christensen, Jenny Hawkins, Kellianne Jensen, Quinette Smith, Christiana Tubbs and Clint Waldron. Included in the Top Twenty-five Percent are Kara Barker, Monique Bennett, Mandy Blaisdell, Allison Buehler, Josh Gugelman, Jennifer Hess, Trent Neal, Donna Rice, Dixie Scott, Sara Thomson, Jason Ward and Angie Willie.

Evan Howe and Tina Neal are lead actors in the Malad Valley Theater Guild’s production of Seven Brides for Seven Brothers. Other cast members included Jason Ward, Darin Daniels, Mike Sperry, Will Lower, Sid Lewis, Josh Gugelman, Kellianne Jensen, Stacy Dorius, Crystal Anderson, Maysi Price, Lisa Lewis, Beverly Bott, Chris Jensen, Merrill Dorius, J. T. Hyer, Clint Waldron, David Williams, Hutch Daniels, Louis Dredge, Lynn Jones, Bob and Kathy Kent, Debra Clark and Desiray Price.

Seven Boy Scouts from Troop 444 were awarded Eagle Badges at a National Eagle Court of Honor. New Eagle Scouts pictured with their Scout Leaders Jim Hill and Rod Moon are Clint Price, David Schow, Brett Mills, Clint Waldron, Platt Price, Brian Schow and Brent Schow.

Joe Jensen of Arbon Valley was named the Oneida Soil and Water Conservation District 1994 Outstanding Cooperator. He was pictured with his wife, Ann.

35 YEARS AGO (1985)

Pictured in The Idaho Enterprise are the reigning Idaho A-3 State Basketball Champs. They are Troy Hubbard, Kevin Archibald, Boyd Roberts, Steve Gunnell, Bracken Budge, Assistant Coach Stuart Portello, Brett Daniels, Eldon Roe, Clint Rohner, Assistant Coach Sheldon Vaughan, John Williams, Rod Sweeten, Eric Knutsen and head coach Terry Jones, Also pictured and drawing second billing in Oneida County this week is Governor John V. Evans. Governor Evans hosted the post-game ceremonies and presented the championship trophy to the Malad High School Dragons.

D. D. “Toad” Bohn of National Farmer’s Insurance Company was the recent recipient of three production awards, presented to him by the Insurance Company. Bohn earned the “number-one” agent in sales for farm owners in Oneida County and “number-three” agent for sales of farm liability insurance in our county.

Jenny Jones, daughter of Rod and Donna Jones, received $300 worth of stainless flatware for her participation and win in the ZCMI sponsored Table Setting Contest.

Advisor and Homemaking teacher Louise Davis took five students on a field trip to Pocatello in connection with an FHA project. They visited and entered the ZCMI Table Setting Contest and Jenny Jones took second place out of 45 entrants. The other girls entering the contest were: Daralee Salveson, Sonya Smith, Dana Dedios and Jana Treasure. Each girl received a crystal candle holder for her participation.

The FHA members visited Bannock Memorial Hospital where they were shown the prenatal care facility in relation to the unit they have been involved in which is also the title of the FHA project, “Healthy Child, Chance or Choice”.

50 YEARS AGO (1975)

Nine Malad High School juniors have been named delegates to the American Legion’s Boy State at Boise this summer. Those participating are David Kent, Tom Grubb, Joe D. Thomas, Jared Crowther, Dick Thomas, Tony Gillies Larry Thomas, Mike Williams and Brad Bowen.

Sharing valedictory honors at Malad High School graduation in May will be three girls – Susan Ipsen, LuAnn Showell and Sheree Stayner – who maintained 3.94 cumulative grade point averages.

Co-salutatorians are Doug John and Mike Ward with 3.92 cumulative averages. 

Making the announcement was Jerry Esplin, MHS principal.

Keren Alder, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Kay Alder, is the first place essay winner in the Malad Elementary Grades in the Americanism essay contest conducted by American Legion Auxiliary, Ernest W. Jones Post No. 65. Keren is a member of the fifth grade class taught by Lucile Harrison.

The Legion Post reached a record high in membership for the sixth consecutive year, according to Post Commander Brett Rich.

In announcing the enrollment of 310 current members, Commander Rich expressed the organization’s appreciation to Elton Ashton, membership committee chairman, for the remarkable record. Of the total membership, 189 are veterans of World War II; 66 Vietnam War; 32 Korean Conflict; and 23 World War I.

60 YEARS AGO (1965)

A farewell testimonial will honor Elder David Karl Smith at the Holbrook ward on Sunday, March 14.

Elder Smith, son of Mr. and Mrs. Karl Smith, has been called to serve in the North British Mission with headquarters at Hale, Cheshire, England.

Elder Mark Howard was met in Salt Lake City by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. William O. Howard, after serving two and one half years in the Far East Mission for the LDS Church. He served in Hong Kong and the Philippines.

Warning that both Idaho law and a Malad City ordinance forbids unsanitary lots and corrals, Malad Police Chief W. E. Thomas this week urged that local residents begin clean ups immediately.

The officer stated that frequent inspections are planned and those not conforming with the laws will be issued citations.

Who will be the fortunate girl to win the Miss Malad Pageant here Saturday, March 20? Girls competing in the 1965 pageant are Lynn Smith, Mary Ellen Ward, Nancy Lynn Thorpe, Joan F. Ward, Sandra Bowen, Cheryle Hess, Pat Williams, Donnette Neal, Lorene K. Ward, Linda John and Linda McDaniel.

70 YEARS AGO (1955)

The Malad High junior class advisors and officers have chosen the various committees to prepare for the annual Junior Prom with the theme, “Some Enchanted Evening”.

Outstanding personalities in various categories have been chosen by the students and are as follows: Wittiest – Larraine Williams and Victor Mulder; Personality – Rosalie Larsen and DeVon Tippets; Cooperative – June Wade and Louis Yearsley; Athletic – Doneal Thomson and Shirley Williams; Courteous – Lugene Peterson and Blair Gleed; Attractive – Margaret Jones and Jonny Smith; Friendly – Joyce Mills and Floyd Gleed; Dancers – Dawnie Isaacson and Arthur D. Williams. 

In conjunction with the annual Soil Conservation Day held here, the Oneida SCDS conducted an essay and poster contest in the Malad schools during the past two weeks and winners were announced during the program.

Cash and airplane flights provided by R. V. Daniels were awarded winners in the various divisions. Essay winners were Bob Evans won first place in the high school entries with Rula Isaacson taking second place. Mark Bingham was first place winner in the junior high school. Prize winners in the poster contest were as follows: first and second grades, Rex Dorius, first; Rosalee Williams, second; Bernice Anderson and Don Buehler, tie for third; third and fourth grade, Marilyn Buehler, first; Launa Ward, second; Rickie Yeates, third; fifth and sixth grades, Dale Anderson, first; Gary Fay, second; Dennis Brown, third; Junior high school, Ralph Burton, first; Diane Pierce, second; Jimmy Brown, third; high school students, Eric Jones, first; Erma Jean Dorius, second; Marie Williams, and Marcia Evans, tie for third.

80 YEARS AGO (1945)

The following Oneida county selectees leave March 15 for Fort Douglas for induction into the service: Blaine E. Hickman, Ray C. Eliason, W. Ralph Gleed, Dennis John, Junior Tubbs, M. Lavour Christofferson, Gean George Pilgrim, Norval W. Moss Jr., Loren D. Richards, Kenneth C. Jones, Charles Welton Ward, Lyle A. Stokes, Merrill Fred Gould, William Keith Cottam, Farrel R. Daniels and Lee Wilson Goodsell, a transfer.

Pvt. T. L. Williams was seriously injured when a cargo plane crashed at Dayton, Ohio, according to a telegram received by his parents, Mr and Mrs. William J. Williams, through the Red Cross Tuesday evening.

Pvt. Williams was so seriously burned, the telegram stated, that no one was allowed to see him for 72 hours.

Reed Smith, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Smith, Jr. has been promoted to a corporal according to word received by his parents. He is stationed at Camp Roberts, California.

Pvt. Neal Crowther has arrived safely in Belgium according to word received by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. N. Crowther.

The Malad High School will be host to the Fifth District boxing tournament. Preston High School and Malad High School are the only schools participating in the tournament. Coach Wayne Nielsen announced that Malad representative will be chosen from the following squad: Lyde Facer, Dean Harrison, Terrel Tovey, Deloss Harrison, Lynn Stayner, James Jensen, De Forest Tovey, Tom Jones, Cleve Bolingbroke, Jack Thornton, Ted Jones, Darrel Thomas, Dwayne Christensen, Stanley Edwards, Edison Evans, Jerry Jones, Bob Smith, Don Williams.

Quartermaster first class Jack Harris arrived from Fall River, Mass. And will visit with his father, Stillman Harris and other relatives.

Pfc. Thomas V. Jones, son of the late John T. Jones, has received the Philippine liberation ribbon and bronze star according to word received by his sister.

Flight Officer Arthur C. Jones, son of Mr. and Mrs. John H. Jones, has received the air medal for meritorious achievements in the Southwest Pacific area, according to a letter received by them.