Cody Weeks, the son of Bill and JaLyn Weeks, has been named as the Student of the Week for Malad High School for the week of February 26. Cody was born and raised in Malad.

A senior at Malad High School, Cody plans to attend college "eventually" at either the University of Idaho or Idaho State University. Cody has big plans for his future. Within five to ten years he hopes to become a self-made millionaire, and something he would like to cross off his bucket list is to win the National Finals Rodeo (NFR). Good luck Cody, and remember all of your old friends in Malad City, Idaho!

Cody's favorite class at Malad High is auto/welding, and the thing he loves most about MHS is the new auto shop and welding. His favorite extracurricular activities are saddle bronc and hunting.

The best advice that Cody can give his fellow students is "Just send it." Maybe that's an inside joke and his friends understand what they are sending! Cody is a confident young man and believes that what others don't know about him is that all women are in love with him – they just don't know it yet!

At the monthly school board meeting for February, Dr. Rich Moore, Superintendent, announced Rebecca Firth as the Employee of the Month. Rebecca has worked as the Elementary School secretary for 22 years. She received a gift card, a pin with the "Starfish" poem on it, and a plaque, which will hang for the next month in the School District Office.

Shawnee Simpson and Britlynn Hubbard were named to the 2A Fifth District All-Conference teams recently. Simpson was named to the First Team. Hubbard was named to the Second team.

The Malad High School wrestling team brought home three medals from the 2018 2A Idaho State Wrestling Tournament. The tournament was held Friday and Saturday, February 23 – 24.

Riggin Smith claimed a third-place medal at the tournament at 113 pounds. Junior Sua and Skyler Coombs each brought home a fifth-place medal to finish off their senior years. Junior Sua competed at 152 pounds and Skyler Coombs competed at 285 pounds.

"We brought home three medals," said Coach Devin Morrison, "with all three of them ending with a win for the season."

At 106 pounds, Ben Wray, a freshmen, competed in his first state tournament. J.D. Atkinson, at 126 pounds, competed as a sophomore in the state tournament. Tyrell Ward competed at 138 pounds. Carson Tavoian competed at 160 pounds. Dylan Hunt competed at 170 pounds and Darren Tapp competed at 195 pounds.

"This is the first year we have had every kid that qualified for state win a match," said Coach Morrison. "Every wrestler scored for us. We had a good year. We are looking forward to next year with some good wrestlers coming back and some good wrestlers coming in next year."

10 YEARS AGO (2013)

Jamie Hess, chairman of the Malad Distinguished Young Woman (DYW) Program says, “We’re back!” After having to bypass the 2012 program because of lack of participation, enough girls are interested this year to have a local program. The theme for the 2013 Malad DYW is “Beautiful”. Co-chairman for the event is Lisa Willie.

Trevor Ward of Malad has earned a place on the Idaho State University 2012 fall semester dean’s list for the Kasiska School of Health Professions. Also Jamie Jacaway of Malad earned her place for the College of Arts and Letters.

Elder Devin Andrew Robbins has been called to serve in the California Los Angeles Mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Elder Robbins entered the Mission Training Center (MTC) on February 20.

Malad High School’s Wrestling Team was named the Academic State Champions for 2A. This was figured on the entire team’s combined grade point average. Pictured in The Idaho Enterprise and accepting the trophy are Jayden Moon, Chris Hill, Managers Kelbie Edwards and Kayla Harrison, Chase Davis, Alexx Madsen, Robert Wray, Tucker Hess, Managers Paige Peabody and Shely Udy, Drew Heyder, Dallin Atkinson, Quinn Eliason, Brock Udy, Carson McClain, Eric Eliason, Braxton Davis, Gabe Cobabe, Coach Devin Morrison, Dallin Ward, Athletic Director Jason Dahlke, Coach Allen Edwards, Wesley Peterson, Chance Boyer, Logan Atkinson, Brooks Bowman, Derek Checketts, James Wright, Daniel Creager, Cal Willie, Coach Brian Jadwin, Derek Checketts and Haden Peterson.

15 YEARS AGO (2008)

Pastor Jack Harwell, of the Victory Baptist Church, announced that he obtained a building permit for the construction of a new church building here. The church will be constructed at 448 South Main. The church purchased the ground last May.

Cole Finder earned a $1,200 scholarship to the Idaho State University college of Engineering by finishing right at the top in the MATHCOUNTS competition held at Idaho State University on February 9.

Allied Home Mortgage Capital Corporation, America’s largest branch retail operations company, will open its newest location in Malad with an open house on March 3 – 7.

Some residents of Malad felt the Wells, Nevada, earthquake last Thursday and some didn’t, which was the case at the at the Lynn Schow residence on Depot Road. Schow said he was seated at the kitchen table, eating breakfast, when the chair he was sitting on started moving and he felt some shaking. He looked up to see the light above the table swinging back and forth, and said to his wife, “I think we’re having an earthquake.” Her response inferred that he was probably delusional.

RonDell Skidmore was named 2A Wrestling Coach of the Year, an honor chosen by his peers, at the 2A State Wrestling Tournament. 

25 YEARS AGO (1998)

Oneida County Commissioners announced Tuesday the selection of Stevin E. Brooks, of Corinne, Utah, to be Oneida County Prosecutor and attorney for the city of Malad. Brooks was chosen out of a field of six applicants interviewed by a special Selection Committee on February 20 in the Oneida county courtroom.

Malad Feed and Farm Supply held its Grand Opening last Friday and Saturday. Proprietors Mike and Cathy Asay have opened their new business at 57 Bannock, behind The Sharper Edge (in the building that was formerly Smokey Phil’s). The entrance opens to the west, facing the Malad City Hall.

Members of the Malad Middle School MathCounts team are GeAnna Waldron, Paul Schwartz, Gene Bott, Emily Christiansen, Amber Christiansen, Michelene Farley, Rich Highley, Amanda Taylor and Carlie Schwartz.

The Malad Area Chamber of Commerce held its annual banquet on February 17 at the Dude Ranch Café. Master of Ceremonies for the evening was outgoing President Leroy Rose who now passes the gavel to incoming President Tammie Neal.

35 YEARS AGO (1988)

For the fifth consecutive year, the Malad Dragons have nailed the Fifth District A-3 Boys’ Basketball Championship to delight their loyal hometown fans. Members of the Malad High School team are Todd Hubbard, Lance Tripp, Lance Taylor, Tony Harding, Derek Ipsen, Troy Williams, Scott Horsley, Torrey Christophersen, Jason Rich and Tony Gibbs.

Thirty-eight years ago when Lily Hess began working at the drug store in Malad, it wasn’t the modern building it is today. It wasn’t even called Allen Drug, but rather was owned by R.V. Daniels, longtime pharmacist at the town’s only drug store. With retirement years upon her, Lily is looking forward to catching up on many of the things she’s been “saving up or neglecting.”

On January 1, 1988, the Malad Stake Genealogical Library ceased to exist. In its place came the Malad Stake Family History Center.  At the present time there are twelve library workers called locally who are given the responsibility of running the center and assisting people coming in. Dee and Pearl Williams, directors; Virginia Kent, staff trainer; Marie Gleed, patron coordinator; Pearl Atkinson, technical coordinator and staff workers, Faye Ward, Betty Tubbs, Klea Mae Christofferson, Dephane Taylor, Lorraine Dives, Lou Williams, Helen Morgan and Mary Emma Roderick. 

45 YEARS AGO (1978)

The Trails End CowBelles saw the completion of one more community project this week as local mason Ron Walker placed the final brick on top of a massive barbecue pit at Malad City Park. Construction funds for the service project came from the saddle raffle held at the Oneida Rodeo.

Malad High School Principal Jerry Esplin last week announced honor students for the graduating class of 1978 listing Jayson Esplin as valedictorian and Mark Jensen and Teri Thorpe as co-salutatorians.

Rhonda Price will serve as a district officer in the Future Homemakers of America, during the year 1978-79. Rhonda and Judy Moon ran for district office on February 14 at the district executive meeting, which was conducted by Ann Ward.

55 YEARS AGO (1968)

Mr. and Mrs. Rex Schwartz were notified Wednesday that their son, Sgt. Ernest Glen Schwarz, has arrived in Vietnam. He has been a computer programmer with the U.S. Air Force.

The Usareur Augementation Readiness Group Zero Defects award was presented to SP/4 Charles Don Atkinson, 5th Maintenance Battalion, Primasens, Germany, on January 28th for outstanding contributions to the Uarg Mission by achieving error free results in daily operations. SP/4 Atkinson is serving with the U.S. Army and is stationed in Germany. 

Boyd Thomas, Jr., was one of three Malad Junior High school students exhibiting science projects at the Junior Science Convention, Utah State University Logan. Boyd’s display featured weather instruments. Nicky Hughes and Spencer Allen, MJHS students, exhibited a solar engine experiment. Malad senior high students Jean Thomas, Richard Bush, Elbert Sweeten and Dale Brinkerhoff also had exhibits on display. Others attending the convention were Eileen Hill, Becky Hill, Marilyn Kent and Larry Christophersen. They were accompanied by Robert Waldron and Boyd Thomas Sr. The group toured the engineering college on the USU campus.

60 YEARS AGO (1963)

There are now nine entries in the annual Miss Malad City Pageant to be held March 23, according to Thomas Evans, general chairman, and Max Pilgrim, chairman of the entries committee. Contestants to date are Clarice Ward, Kathleen Thomas, Lynette Parry, Linda Laws, Marilyn Buehler, JaNeal Hughes, Irene Benson, Cheryl Vanderwood and Sue Smith.

Singing of Welsh hymns will be a special feature of the Presbyterian Church Services on March 3, in commemoration of St. David’s Day, long celebrated by the Welsh people on March 1st. Hymn tunes will include Joanna, Ton-y-botel and Ar Hyd Y Nos, familiar to many people in this area.

Five Malad High School graduates who are taking R.O.T.C. training while enrolled at Utah State in Logan are Bill Fallis, Don Evans, Richard Servoss, Dennis Gleed and LaMont Willie.

Mike Thomas, a 6’2” sophomore from Malad, has proven that you don’t have to be a giant to hold your own as a forward in college basketball. Thomas moved into a starting berth with the College of Idaho this season when graduation, eligibility and illness depleted the ranks of the Coyotes. Coach Dick Carrow called on Thomas, who had seen only limited service with the varsity last season, and he responded with good shooting and a sound defensive game.

70 YEARS AGO (1953)

Coach Jess Thomas’ Malad High School Ringmen will be defending their district championship Thursday and Friday in the Malad Gym as they are hosts to their opponents, boxers of Westside and Blackfoot, in the annual Fifth District Tournament. Representing Malad in the meet will be Leo Nielsen, Dean Jones, Kyle Hughes, David Williams, Farrell Atkinson, DeVon Tippets, Lee Waldron, Johnny Smith, Monte Thomas, Verl Williams, Darrell Rose, Dale Willie, Melvin Evans, Dick Zundel and Clyde Williams.

Governor Len Jordan Monday signed the bill outlawing slot machines in Idaho after January 1, 1954.

Terry Williams placed second in the district FFA Speech Contest held at Grace Monday night. Accompanying him were Victor Williams, chapter president and district treasurer, and Advisor Lloyd Sorenson.

LaDell Anderson, who is stationed at Sandia Air Base, Albuquerque, New Mexico, has been promoted to a first lieutenant in the U. S. Air Force, according to word received by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. L.L. Anderson.

75 YEARS AGO (1948)

Two units of land containing 520 acres were sold for total of $17,200 at a sale conducted Monday at the courthouse by D. Ray Crystal, state land agent. For 320 acres north of Malad, D.L. Evans paid $10,100 and Victor Anderson paid $6,100 for 200 acres near Stone.

Ranchers on the west side of the Stone Valley were virtually isolated Tuesday when the last of three bridges connecting them with highway 30 was swept out by flood waters aggravated by heavy rains Sunday. As much water as possible has been released from the upper Curlew Reservoir in order to prevent its collapse. The ranchers are watching it closely, and give it an even chance of holding. If it should go out, much of the hay lands in both Stone and Snowville would be without irrigation. In the event of the upper reservoir giving way, the already badly swollen lower reservoir which waters the Rose ranch west of Snowville would have little chance of holding.

85 YEARS AGO (1928)

The Malad High School basketball team under Coach Rock won the sub-district basketball tournament at Downey Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Next weekend the team will enter the district meet at Montpelier. Teams participating in the sub-district meet were Downey, Weston, Arimo, Lava, McCammon, Bancroft and Malad. The Malad team consists of Jack Williams, Rex Jensen, Russell South, Fay Evans, Byron Ford, Wesley Williams, Odell Davis, Kenneth Nicholas, Elmer Hall and Dave Bolingbroke.