5 YEARS AGO (2020)

Top scholastic honors were recently announced by Malad High School for the Class of 2020. Stephie Briggs was named as valedictorian and Garren Huckaby was named as salutatorian of this year’s graduating class. Both will represent their class and will speak during Commencement Exercises on May 20.

Recognized as the Malad High School Class of 2020 top 10 percent are Garren Huckaby, Stephie Briggs, Meaghan Tooke, J.D. Atkinson, Kristle Jensen, Jeni Alder and Landon Smith.

In the Malad City Council meeting on Wednesday, March 11, Mayor Joan Hawkins announced that Malad City Superintendent Dale Hobson had retired.

Hobson has been with the city for 35 years. Mayor Hawkins thanked Hobson for his years of service to the city, stating that he was a hard worker, and the city will miss his wealth of knowledge and expertise.

Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, local organizations and public institutions have made decisions to either postpone or cancel events.

Governor Brad Little has been monitoring the situation with public health officials and on March 13 signed a proactive emergency declaration to further prevent coronavirus spread in Idaho. At that time there were no confirmed cases of the virus in Idaho. There are now seven confirmed cases. the Governor asked residents to be proactive in order to protect those most vulnerable to the virus and also to minimize the impact on our healthcare system.

With that, the latest directive from the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare and all local Public Health Districts, including the Southeastern Idaho Public Health Department encourages the postponement or cancellation of mass gatherings and events.

10 YEARS AGO (2015)

Malad High School announced that William Thomas and Cassidy Stewart have been named valedictorian and salutatorian for the Malad High School class of 2015. They will represent their class at commencement exercises to be held on Wednesday, May 20, 2015.

Jacob Stevens of Malad was part of the University of Idaho team that won third place and $10,000 in the Business Plan Competition of the inaugural Idaho Entrepreneur Challenge.

Five Malad High School seniors competed in the District All-Star Basketball games played at Pocatello High School.

Paige Robbins, Saige Smith, and Alex Ward played in the girls’ All-Star game. Carson Hoskins and Dylan Thorpe were invited to play in the boys’ All-Star game.

Malad is fortunate to welcome a family medicine specialist, Dr. James Pickett, D.O., to the staff at the Oneida County Clinic and Nell J. Redfield Memorial Hospital. Residents are encouraged to come meet Dr. Pickett on Tuesday, March 31, 2015, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at Nell J. Redfield Memorial Hospital in the front foyer/waiting room.

15 YEARS AGO (2010)

Pictured in The Idaho Enterprise, the Dragonettes showed off their four trophies, one for each dance they performed, at the Idaho State Dance Competition.  Members in the picture 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.

Of the 94 people who signed up for the Blood Drive at the American Legion, 84 donors actually signed in at the event. The drive was successful, since the goal was 70 pints and the actual draw was 74 pints. Thirty high school seniors helped make the drive successful. Rick Madsen, Legion Commander, was chairman and Lila Moss, was co-chairman.

20 YEARS AGO (2005)

Pictured in The Idaho Enterprise are the new officers that will be leading the American Legion Post #65 next year, Dale Daniels, 1st vice commander; Gene Caldwell, commander; Dan Marteeny, adjutant; Clarence Kent, 2nd vice commander; Earl Gillies, historian; Bill Moss, judge advocate; Gene Edwards, service officer; and Con Alder, chaplain.

The Malad High School Wrestling team, along with their parents, was together one last time to honor the 2004-2005 team members.

Awards were presented to several wrestlers for their work this season.

Ben Ray earned an award for being a two-time Idaho State Champion at 103 pounds. He also finished with 104 career wins, finishing this season with 37 wins, including 20 pins.

Levi Christiansen was honored for scoring the Most Points throughout the season. He also had the Most Reversals, Escapes, and Near Falls. He finished with 104 career wins, including 20 pins this season.

Trevor Price earned a Captains Award. He also received an award for being District Champion. He finished the season with 103 career wins, including 36 wins this season.

Steve Mason also earned a Captains Award. He was honored for getting 100 career wins.

Brady Robbins and Pat Bennett were presented with their Senior Plaques.

Ben Cockrell and Kamas Reel were given awards for winning District Championships. Reel also finished second in the state and finished the season with 65 takedowns and 68 reversals.

30 YEARS AGO (1995)

Two Malad residents, Neal A. Shumway and Judith Gumpolen, were arrested March 14 in a drug raid south of Malad, at 580 South Main. The location was a suspected meth lab, and was raided by the Oneida Sheriff’s Office, Idaho State Police, Idaho Bureau of Narcotics and Region III Hazardous Material Response Team, assisted by the Malad Fire Department. The house was eventually demolished.

Top-notch scout Leaders are Owen Ward and Wendy Thomas, shown holding their District Awards of Merit, presented to them at the Scout Recognition Banquet.

Eight runners from Malad and Holbrook took part in the JAZZ Tip Off 5-K road race in Salt Lake City. Those participating were Deron Scott, Bryson Nalder, Kelly Scott, Kyle Jones, Weston Nalder, Nathan Jones, Dixie Scott and Dawn Marie Jones.

40 YEARS AGO (1985)

Members of the Malad High School boys’ basketball team, 1985 3-A Idaho State Champions, were honored at a banquet and program, March 19. More than 200 persons--players, coaching staff and spouses, special guests, cheer squad, pep band members, parents, fans and others—were served a roast beef dinner in the Commons area of the new high school.

Two special guest speakers for the program which followed in the gymnasium was Ladell Andersen, head basketball coach for Brigham Young University and former Maladite, and Curtis Hoskins, formerly of Malad and who is presently the executive vice-president for Utah Power & Light.

Rosi Fallis, daughter of Rose and Bill Fallis, was selected Valedictorian for the Senior Class of 1985. The Salutatorian honors for 1985 will be shared by Craig Jensen, son of Shelden and Yvonne Jensen, and Shawn Steed, son of Lyle and Kathleen Steed. All three students achieved their respected positions by the accumulation of “ACT averages and grade point averages,” states the “Kampus Keyhole” (Malad High’s Newsletter).

Pictured in The Idaho Enterprise are the Senior Citizens’ Center current officers for 1985. Helen Dennis, vice chairwoman and publicity, Joe Dennis, chairman; John Nielsen, member, Dephane Taylor, nutrition director, Louise Brinkerhoff, site manager, Cora Hatch, recreation, Lila Thorpe, entertainment and Mary Romrell, secretary.

The Malad girls competing in Drill Competition at Grace High School were Heidi Broadhead, placed second; Monica Bybee, placed 10th and Lisa Barber, placed 12th in the competition.

50 YEARS AGO (1975)

At one of the largest Boy Scout Courts of Honor in many years, more than 200 merit badges were awarded during ceremonies, March 18, at the Malad Stake Building. Highlight of the Court was awarding Eagle Badges to twin brothers, Tim and Todd Esplin, sons of Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Esplin.  Tim and Todd earned 24 merit badges to qualify and both have been elected to the Order of the Arrow.

The Malad Third Ward team took first place in the Malad LDS Stake Young Women’s basketball tournament. This team, plus Malad First Ward, which placed second, and winner of the Malad Second-Fourth Ward game Thursday will play in the regional meet at Tremonton, according to Mrs. Irene Alder, Stake Young Women’s basketball director.

Team members are Lisa Hess, Lisa Parry, Terry Christophersen, Annette Corbridge, Nadine Sorensen, Julie Jensen, Irene Sorensen, Sandy Anderson, Rhonda Dorius, Jana Price, Nola Thomas, coach.

Spring fashions were shown following a luncheon at the American Legion Building. Mrs. Beverly Adams, Auxiliary president, welcomed guests and introduced Mrs. Sandra Hess, commentator for the fashion show.

Models were Tammy Hill, Trudy Ashton, Lorna and Lisa Hess, Diana Martin, Clinton Gugleman, Celeste Christophersen, Nicona Lewis, Lisa Andersen, Becky Crowther, Diane Crowther, Gina Byrd, Cindy Griffiths, Ann Jones, Rhonda Dorius, Susan Thomas, Kenna Lee Kent, Molly Hess, Amy Hess, Terry Christophersen and Jan Edwards.

60 YEARS AGO (1965)

Winning the Title of “Miss Malad for 1966” at the conclusion of the Malad Lions Club 16th annual Miss Malad City Pageant was Sandy Bowen, Linda John, first runner-up; Lorene Ward, second runner-up and “Miss Congeniality” Donette Neal.

One of the 12 delegates who represented Brigham Young University in the 1965 National Model U. N. General Assembly in New York City was Nancy Thomas, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Thomas from Malad. She is presently a junior at BYU and majoring in Elementary Education.

At the “Most Preferred Dance” March 18, T. D. Jones and Sandy Bowen were announced as the Most Preferred couple at Malad High School. Earlier in the week the student body voted Sandy and T. D. as the boy and girl they would most like to date.

In the daily “Nothing Serious” column Monday, March 22, Dan Valentine, Salt Lake Tribune writer, declared that his nominations for the small towns in Idaho having the prettiest girls would be Malad first, St. Anthony second, and Buhl Third. We take pleasure in commending Mr. Valentine on a keen eye and excellent judgment.

Pvt. Richard C. Robbins, son of Mr. and Mrs. Merlin Robbins of Stone, left Salt Lake City by plane for Ft. Dix, New Jersey, from where he embarked for Germany.

70 YEARS AGO (1955)

Nine Future Farmers of the Malad chapter will attend the state convention of the organization at Nampa, March 31 to April 1, Lloyd Sorensen, chapter advisor, reports.

The delegates are comprised of present officers of the Malad group and newly elected officers. Attending will be Darl Williams, Larry Howell, Dallas Neal, Gary Hill, Robert Lund, John C. Hill, J. A. Neal, Brent Littlejohn, Montie Jones and Mr. Sorensen.

Aiding in the production of a BYU assembly last week were two students from Malad. Anna Lou Call and Terry Williams.

The assembly was presented by the Air Force ROTC and the sponsor Corps. Miss Call was co-chairman of the event and also wrote the script. Mr. Williams portrayed the lead part in the presentation.

Chaperoned by Mrs. Floyd Dorius, Misses Barbara Parry, Rosiland Ward and Erma Jean Dorius attended a Future Homemakers’ meeting in Boise.

The annual Gold and Green Ball at the Second Ward was held Saturday night with the theme, “Sweethearts.”

Little boy and girl sweethearts were Joey Laws and Gladys Sweeten. The five debutantes were, Bonnie Williams, Elda Mae Williams, June Wade, Sonja Smith and Fay Sweeten.

A roller skating rink, being operated each Saturday, will be opened April 2 at the LaGrande Hall by Earl Chapman and Bert Empey, operators of the Berthana Roller Rink in Ogden.

The managers report that matinee skating is scheduled 2:30 to 5:00 p.m. each Saturday. A floorshow is also being planned for the Saturday evening session on April 2.

Mr. Chapman and Mr. Empey state that if enough interest is shown in the sport, a skating instructor will be brought to Malad. The hall will be available for school and organization skating parties.

80 YEARS AGO (1945)

Khalil Hanson, Ray Eliason and Lyle A. Stokes who left Thursday for Fort Douglas for induction into the service were assigned to the Navy and left for their boot training at San Diego, California.

Merrill Gould entered the Marine Corps.

The following were placed in the Army: Ralph Gleed, Dennis John, Junior Tubbs, M. Lavar Christopherson, Norval Moss, Blaine Hickman, Farrell Daniels, Khalil Price, Kenneth C. Jones, and Charles Welton Ward.

15th AAF IN ITALY -- Dan C. Williams, whose wife Merl resides at Malad City, Idaho, has been promoted to sergeant. He is a clerk with a B-24 Liberator heavy bombardment group which has flown more than 400 combat missions.

Sgt. Williams entered the service in October of 1942 and is a veteran of more than two years foreign service. He wears the Distinguished Unit Badge, Good Conduct Medal and the European-African-Middle Eastern Theater ribbon with eight campaign stars.