5 YEARS AGO (2020)

Trever Howe completed his Eagle project by constructing a wooden “Lost & Found” box for Malad Elementary. Principal Sarah McIntyre had expressed a desire for a place to store lost and found items at the school. Because Trever was looking for a project, he thought this was perfect.

Trever’s grandfather, Evan Howe, mentored him on the project and Trever took charge and provided the leadership to his team to get the project completed. His love for the Malad Dragons is apparent as a dragon is located on the corner of the lid and the box identifies the elementary school children as “Dragons In Training”.

This project will be a great addition to the elementary school and provide a great benefit to the children and administration. The total time spent on the project was over 50 hours.

Trever turns 18 this month and will be the first Eagle Scout of the new troop, Troop 1776.

The Idaho High School Athletics Association (IHSAA) has officially suspended the 2020 Spring Sports season for all Idaho High School Athletics. The announcement was made on Friday, April 17.

In their official statement, the IHSAA stated, “It is with sadness and regret that the Idaho High School Activities Association Board of Directors announces that all spring sport and activity seasons and all state tournaments are cancelled. This decision was based on guidelines established by Governor Little, the Idaho State Board of Education, as well as feedback from schools and districts throughout the state.”

10 YEARS AGO (2015)

The Malad Distinguished Young Woman (DYW) committee will be presenting “Hollywood Night”, on May 9, 2015. Those competing this year are Rose Bullcreek, Aubree Davis, Natalie Jensen, Melissa Ramos, Lindsay Sorensen, Kallie Thomas, Rylee Tripp, Belle Woolsey and Mariah Worrell.

Ireland Bank is excited to announce the return of Jerren Cundick as a loan officer to their Malad office. Cundick grew up in Weston, Idaho and attended West Side High School and Utah State University. He ran a dairy farm in Weston before moving to Preston, Idaho. Cundick also worked in agronomy sales for Franklin County Grain Growers and managed Cache Valley Feed and Grain prior to joining Ireland Bank.

Nell J. Redfield Memorial Hospital (NJRMH) held another successful health fair in Malad. There was much to learn, with well over thirty booths providing information about local health care and other vendors providing information about health related matters.

15 YEARS AGO (2010)

Seven Junior girls at Malad High School are gearing up for the Malad Junior Miss Program, slated for Saturday, May 1, at the Malad Elementary auditorium. This year’s theme, “A Glimpse In Time,” will be a reflection of the 1970’s 80’s and 90’s.

The Young women vying for the title of Junior Miss are Kelsee Barker, Bethany Blaisdell, Shala McKinney, Hilary Stayner, Sadie Sweeten, Christen Watkins and Celest Wray.

Special Delivery:  In a picture in The Idaho Enterprise, standing in front of a huge rock that came from the site where Olive Davis Osmond was born, Alan and Suzanne Osmond hold the plaque that the Osmond family had specially made for the cabin. The plaque will be put in place prior to the dedication, which will be held the morning of May 3.

American Legion Ernest Jones Post #65 announced that it would be sponsoring two high school juniors to the 2010 GEM Boys State, Northwest Nazarene University in Nampa. Chris J. Hess and Joshua C. Stevens were selected to represent Oneida County as delegates to the annual government leadership training.

Two Malad Scouters and one community servant were honored with special awards at the Malad District Recognition Dinner on April 14.

Recipients of this year’s District Award of Merit were Brian Jeppsen and Scott McMurtrey, while Myra Jean John was given the “Hero in the Community” award.

Also honored during the evening with “Outstanding Scouter” certificates were” Emily Stevens (Cub Scout Leader), Dave Corbridge (Boy Scout Leader), Travis Udy (Varsity Leader), and Ryan Owens (Venturing Leader).

20 YEARS AGO (2005)

The Oneida County Extension 4-H Staff would like to recognize the 4-H volunteers in the community during National Volunteer Week. “Volunteers are the heart of the 4-H program as they share their time and talents to make the 4-H program a success”.

At the State 4-H Forum, held last fall, Bernice Weeks was honored for over 25 years of leadership in the 4-H program. “She’s a great volunteer,” the Oneida County Extension staff agrees, “always willing to help not only her club members, but any 4-H’er or parent needing help. Before fair time, she can be found helping to get the horse show organized, which is no easy task. During the fair she can be found working behind the scenes, always willing to help whenever and with whatever we need.”

Mae Evans is retiring from the Farm Service Agency after 25 years of service. Mae started with the ASC in 1957 in Box Elder County, Utah, right out of high school. She worked for four years, then left to raise a family.

Mae went to work for the ASCS in Oneida County in 1980 as a temporary employee for nine months. She came back again for good in January of 1983.

Beth Blaisdell gets Malad involved in Operation Crayon to provide supplies to Iraqi children.

Operation Crayon is a charitable program, initiated by the military that gives schools pencils, crayons, paper and other materials necessary to teach children. After reading quotes such as the following, Beth realized the importance of such a project and was excited to organize her community and school to help out.

30 YEARS AGO (2000)

Trisha Williams was named Malad Junior Miss for 2001 in the annual Program Saturday. Making up her Court are Ashley Stokes, Spirit of Junior Miss; Ashley Sperry, 3rd alternate; Tammy Wittman, 1st alternate; Candice Winward, 2nd alternate, and Lacey Skidmore, 4th alternate.

Friends and family surprised this year’s Volunteer of the Year at the annual Malad Junior Miss Scholarship Program. Mayor Spence Horsley recognized Mary Matthews for her years of community service by presenting her with a “Volunteer of the Year’ plaque and reading her long list
of accomplishments.

The Credit Association of Idaho is pleased to announce that Mandy Seamons, of Malad, has been chosen the recipient of the Association’s $1,000 scholarship award.

Malad High School Senior Shirlee Jones recently returned from a six-week stint as a page for the Idaho House of Representatives. Shirlee spent February 11 through March 31 in Boise.

Malad native, Troy Estep, is a new patrol deputy for the Oneida County Sheriff’s department. He was hired three weeks ago, and is enjoying the job very much. “It’s everything I thought it would be and more.” He will attend POST the end of July.

Graduates of Oneida County Hospital’s first Certified Nurses’ Aide (CNA) Level II course are: Course Valedictorian Shirley Carter, Tara Carter, Mindi Martin, Linda Anderson, Sharon Jenkins, LaNae Wakley and Kathy Hansen.

40 YEARS AGO (1985)

Twelve Malad High School students recently traveled to Washington D.C. under the direction of the Close-Up Foundation and participated in a weeklong seminar on the issues and processes of the federal government. They were able to question members of Congress, political experts, lobbyists, journalists and policy makers. The group also enjoyed the many historic landmarks of the area.

Elton Ashton, a member of the American Legion since 1951, was honored with “Special Above and Beyond Award” in a Century’s Club Recruiter at the sixth District Convention in Blackfoot. 

The Oneida County Farm Bureau is proud to announce this year’s “Farm Bureau Family” and “Farm Wife” representatives. The Welton Ward family was selected as “Family” of the year and Dixie Bush was chosen “Wife” of the year.

The Malad Horseshoe Club Spring Tournament held, April 20, was won by the following people: Farrell Williams and Dennis John, first place; Mike Dickerson and DeVon Williams, second place; and Jerry Stayner and Louis Brock, third place. Steve Brown received honorable mention and Ed Davis also participated.