5 YEARS AGO (2020)

The Malad Valley Welsh Society held a St. David’s Day party on Monday, March 2, at the Oneida County Library. Members enjoyed an evening visiting and enjoying a dinner of Leek soup, Welsh breads and Welsh cookies.

The Malad High School boys’ basketball team broke a 14-year drought from state tournament appearances when they earned the play-in win to compete in the 2A Idaho State Boys’ Basketball Tournament last weekend in the Boise area. The Dragons claimed the Consolation Trophy. 

Team members are Bridger Bastian, Chase Richardson, Traven Ward, Tom Simpson, Davis Larsen, Trevor Howe, Jason Fonnesbeck, Grayson Tripp, Jace Williams, Payton Briggs, Colton Ihler, Riley Cluff, and Coaches Kory Kay, Zach Jeppsen, tony Gibbs, Marshall Martinson and Trevor Ward.

10 YEARS AGO (2015)

The Oneida County Hall of Fame is proud to announce the inductees for 2015. Terry Jones will be honored for athletics, and Curt Hoskins will be honored for business and public service.

Earl Gillies was among a small group of Korean War veterans that was awarded the “Ambassador for Freedom & Peace Medal”. The award was presented by Dongman Han, Consul General, Republic of Korea with the ceremony taking place in Far West, Utah.

Wayne Ross of Malad was selected as Idaho’s 2014 Hunter Education Instructor of the Year. The award was presented at the annual Fish and Game Banquet honoring individuals in the Southeast Region who volunteer their time and service to the Idaho Fish and Game. Besides receiving a plaque, Ross was given a lifetime resident hunting license by the Idaho Fish and Game.

Josephine Hoffman was one of 28 high school students awarded an Honorable Mention in the University of Idaho’s 24th Annual High School Art Exhibition, sponsored by the College of Art and Architecture’s Studio Art and Design Program.

15 YEARS AGO (2010)

The First Presbyterian Church honored Girl Scout troops in a candlelight presentation. Pictured in The Idaho Enterprise are Maegan Chelette, Stephie Briggs, Rylee Jacobsen, Aubrey Thomas, Gabby Simmons, Kaylee Evans, Faith Chelette, Nicole Thomas, Sidney Carey, Kodie Heyder, Brooks Purdum, Eva Dillard and Greta Dickerson.

Miya Alger, of Malad, has accepted membership in Golden Key International Honor Society and was honored during a recent induction ceremony at Brigham Young University where she is a student.

Competitors at the recent State CPA Competitions that finished in the top 10 were, Carlie Stewart, Mechelle Hill, Katrina Martin, Jacob Stevens, Cameron Watkins, Kye Martin and Cassie Morley.

Sydney Ellis has been selected as the Malad High School Student of the Month for March. This award is selected each month by the members of the Malad High School Faculty.

Malad Middle School students had an assembly with some visitors from Haiti. Rousseline (Buissereth) Salter, her mother Lomaine Buissereth, her brother, Phaya Buissereth, and his friend Lee Thibodeux, took time to talk to the students about the February earthquake that struck the island and their family’s experience. Phaya and Lee also entertained with some traditional Haitian music.

20 YEARS AGO (2005)

Pictured on the front page of The Idaho Enterprise are the Malad Girl Scouts. They performed the Flag Ceremony and Pledge of Allegiance to open the City Council Meeting during Girl Scout Week. Representing three Girl Scout troops- Daisy, Brownie and Juniors – they are Tiffany Williams, Baylee Mikesell, Randi Garamendi, Cassie Morley, Natalie Felter, Becca Stieg, Lindsey Tubbs, Reilly Perry, Shalae Moss, Shannon Williams and Nicole Lamb.

Earning special awards at the Malad District Scout Recognition Dinner were Clair Neal with his wife, Machelle, Wendy Thomas with her husband Larry, Robert Bullcreek with his wife Tina, and Mary Naylor.

2004 Eagle Scouts award recipients were recognized: Danny Hess from Troop 457, Blake Origer from Troop 455, Devin Plowman from Troop 444, Brayden Eliason from Troop 401, Joshua and Michael Corbridge from Troop 422, and T.J. Reeder from Troop 452.

Captain Erik Knutsen is shown in a picture in The Idaho Enterprise with several Iraqi school children, showing excitement at the opening of a new school for them. Captain Knutsen writes: “Let me talk about the attached picture. It was taken last week in a small town NW of Kirkuk while we opened a school for the Iraqi children. The school opening is just one of many projects we are currently working on. This new school has four classrooms, an enclosed courtyard, a storage room and an Administrator’s room. The school is painted a pinkish color, so it really stands out in the town. Before we built this school, the children met in just a few small rooms that had dirt floors. After the opening ceremony we handed out coats, book bags, shoes, blankets and school supplies to each child. The children; they were smiling, laughing and just loved having their picture taken. This day made all the hard training, long hours and the separation from my family much more bearable”.

30 YEARS AGO (1995)

A western dance, featuring Harry Sherman’s Rough Stock band, will help raise funds to restore the Malad swimming pool. Along with Rough Stock, workers were pictured at the pool restoration site. Those in the picture are Don Daniels, Donny Hunt, Dee Isaacson, Boyd Stokes and Mark John. Other fundraisers planned include Tootsie Roll sales, a Walk-a-Thon headed by Anita Jeppsen and Shelly Eliason, a quarter horse raffle by Dave and Alice Edwards, and an auction featuring Lynn and JoAnn Livingston.

The Steering Committee for a New Middle school, met with the Oneida School Board and presented a formal recommendation to proceed with preparations for holding a bond election in May to cover the cost of purchasing land and constructing a new middle school in the Oneida School District.

The Oneida County Trail’s End CowBelles completed a brand book. Shown assembling the book are Fern Thomas, Deon Jones, Janice Goddard and Sandra Jones.

MHS Grapplers competed in the State Wrestling tournament in Moscow. Senior Jeremy Shepherd brought home a silver medal, and Jared Robbins earned a fifth place medal. Eric Buehler and Riley Jones placed seventh in the tournament. Winning matches, but unable to place were John Blaisdell and Casey Winward.

Pocatello High School Coach Greg Evans, who led the Pocatello High School Indians to a first place finish in the regular season and tournament championship, was named Coach of the Year. Greg is the son of Rex and Mildred Evans of Malad.

40 YEARS AGO (1985)

The United States Achievement Academy announced that Scott R. Smith has been named a 1985 United States National Award winner in agriculture. Scott, who attends Malad High School, was nominated for this National Award by Kent Scott, a Vocational Agricultural teacher at the school. Scott is the son of Bert and Peggy Smith.

Corey Bybee, son of Andy and Patsy Bybee has been named a National Award winner in Science, by the United Stated Achievement Academy. A student at Malad Junior High School, Corey was nominated for this award by Stuart Portela, a science instructor at the school.

Stephanie Cottle, daughter of Fay and Steve Cottle and 1984 Community Concert Guild Student Concert Winner, will be performing at the First Ward Church on March 20, at 7:30 p.m. Also performing will be Jana and Amber Dredge, Elizabeth Ward, Dustin Smith, Mary Ann Gunnell, DaraLee Salveson, Vanessa Bennett and Shawn Steed.

J. Shawn Harrison, son of Jess and LaRae Harrison, has been called to serve a 24-month mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Switzerland,
Zurich mission.

Miss Tallia Hess, age 5, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sid Hess of Malad, Idaho, has been selected to be a contestant in the 1985 Idaho Little Star Pageant to be held at the Holiday Inn in Twin Falls, Idaho. Each contestant will be judged on poise, personality, appearance and interview.

50 YEARS AGO (1975)

Four Malad High declamation students qualified at the Regional Festival in Idaho Falls for the State Festival this weekend in Lewiston. Receiving superior ratings were Arch Williams, expository; Julie Jensen, after dinner speaking; Delaine Illum, panel discussion, and Wendy Thomas, salesmanship.

Selection of delegates and alternates to Syringa Girls State was announced at the meeting of the American Legion Junior Auxiliary by Mrs. Fern Thomas and Mrs. Rea Thomas, Girls’ State co-chairmen, American Legion Auxiliary. Delegates are Becky Crowther, Gina Byrd and Delaine Illum with Cindy Griffiths, Diane Crowther and Ann Jones as alternates.

Malad City and Oneida County have purchased the buildings occupied by Malad Senior Citizen Center from Bert and Alberta Marble for $14,000. The buildings will continue to house the Center, Mayor Glen B. Williams stated. Some assistance with the purchase is expected from Community Housing and Development funds, the Mayor said.

The silver anniversary of Miss Malad City Pageant, sponsored here since 1950 by the Malad Lions Club, is being observed this year. Eight Malad High School Senior girls are participating. The girls, include, Susan Ipsen, Sheree Ann Stayner, Jill Ward, Tracy Bybee, Kathy Thomas, Rebecca Suzanne McDaniel, Tonya LeeAnn Laws and Cindy Lee Kent.

60 YEARS AGO (1965)

A farewell testimonial will honor Elder Joseph Hugh Williams, Sunday, March 21, at the Malad LDS First Ward. Elder Williams, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Williams, has been called to serve in the Central German Mission.

Allen Harrison, son of Mr. and Mrs. Leigh Harrison, has recently been named to the dean’s honor roll at California State Polytechnic. Mr. Harrison is majoring in ornamental horticulture and is living at Santa Maria, California.

Wendell High School has reason to pride itself in senior Jeanne Madsen a transfer from Malad. According to Mrs. E. Cox, typing teacher, Jeanne is the fastest typist WHS has ever known. When Mrs. Cox first tested Jeanne on typing speed, she found that Jeanne typed an average of 88 words per minute without errors for five minutes. Her most recent test showed an average of 91 words with one error. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Madsen, Wendell, and former Pleasantview residents.

70 YEARS AGO (1955)

Pfc. Gerald Jones, who has been serving with the U. S. Marine Corps in Japan, arrived for a 30-day leave. He was met in Ogden, Utah and spent time with his family. Upon the expiration of his leave he will report to Bremerton, Washington.

Jess Dredge, Jr., who has served with the Military Police in the U.S. Army for the past two years, received his release March 10 at Fort Ord, California. He has spent the past year in Hawaii. He was met at Salt Lake City Monday by his father, Jesse R. Dredge.

Pictured in The Idaho Enterprise is the bowling squad of the Oneida County Grain Growers, which has placed first in league play of the City Association for the fourth consecutive year. Runner-up team was the Chat ‘N Chew. Shown in the picture are Wanda Goddard, Alyce Jones, Phyllis Tapper, Elaine Madson, Ruth Blaisdell, Lorraine Blaisdell and Ruth Chugg.

80 YEARS AGO (1945)

Definite arrangements have been made with the Utah Power and Light Company for them to bring electricity to the Stone-Holbrook areas. Their plan is to start contacting prospective customers immediately. Two hundred fifty six units must be prescribed to. After this has been done the list together with the agricultural units represented must be presented to the War Food Production administration. If they okay the project the company will start immediately to build the line.

 The Malad High School Dragons basketball team ends the season win and loss column with seventeen victories against eight losses. Seniors who finished their careers include, Bill Parry, rugged guard for three years; Barney Lewis, fiery center; DeVon Daniels, who played good ball as forward; Gene Edwards, guard and center for two years, and Gerald Thomas, guard for three years. Pictured in The Idaho Enterprise are Grant Dudley (manager), Gerald Thomas, Dell Anderson, Barney Lewis, Gene Edwards, Bennie Nicholas (manager), Leon Williams, DeVon Daniels, Larry Jones, Jack Parry, and Dr. N. M. Jorgenson, Coach.

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Dennis are in receipt of a letter dated February 24 from their son, J. J. Dennis, radio electrician, USNR, in part as follows:

“No doubt you’ve been hearing quite a bit about Iwo Jima and the terrific battle for the island. Well censorship was okayed it for me to say I was there, and what an eye filling spectacle it was. Some of the boys had been under fire for the first time and got quite nervous when shells started popping close by. It’s sorta frightening anyhow. Well I came out of it in one piece so far and guess you could say I’m ready for more whether I like it or not.

“It is very cold here most of the time. The island is nothing but a piece of volcanic rock with dense patches of brush growing among the rocks. Haven’t had any mail for over a month, hope we will soon be able to get some.”