5 YEARS AGO (2018)

Malad High School had several students attend and compete at the Idaho State Family, Careers, and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) STAR Events and Leadership Conference last weekend, held in Boise. Nate Bingham and Carson Palmer competed in the National Programs in Action and earned a Silver. They finished in second place overall and qualified for Nationals in July. JaNae Daniels, Sierra Hooste, and Marion Smith competed in Chapter Service Display. They earned a Silver. They finished the competition third overall and are runner-ups to compete at Nationals. Those attending from Malad High School were Marion Smith, Sierra Hooste, JaNae Daniels, Kouper Tubbs, Nate Bingham, Carson Palmer, Kristle Jensen, Holly Talbot, Emilee Martin, and Advisor Sarah Robbins. 

March was a good month for moisture in Oneida County. For Malad City, 2.62 inches were received. The monthly average is 1.02 inches. The city has received 5.86 inches since the beginning of the water year in October 2017. The yearly average for Malad City is 13.31 inches and we are now halfway through the water year. 

Freshman Mckinna Owens is selected as Malad High School Student of the Week.

10 YEARS AGO (2013)

In the quite community of Holbrook, three people lost their lives to an intruder who opened fire inside their home. Brent L. Christensen, his son, Trent Jon Christensen and Trent’s girlfriend, Yavette Chivon Carter were the victims. The two little children were spared.

The American Legion Ernest W. Jones Post 65 will be celebrating its 94th birthday on April 19, 2013. Congress chartered the national American Legion in 1919 as a patriotic, mutual-help wartime veterans’ organization. One of the oldest posts in Idaho, the Malad American Legion was chartered on November 5, 1919, and was named the American Legion Ernest W Jones Post 65 in honor of the first man from Oneida County killed in World War I. Ernest W. Jones from Cherry Creek was only 24 years old when he died northeast of Versailles in the Forest of Argonne.

Those helping Travis Gugelman with his non-profit fundraiser, Dando Armor, are pictured with the 648 shoes Oneida County residents donated to that fundraiser for people in Ecuador and Africa. Pictured are Erica VanBebber, Tori Green and Wendy Owens.

The Junior Prom 2013 was held at Malad High School on April 5. The gym was transformed into “A World of Pure Imagination.”

15 YEARS AGO (2008)

Fifty-two Malad residents will face unemployment with the La-Z-Boy Utah announcement on April 2, 2008 that its Tremonton plant will shut down. 

Thirteen Junior girls at Malad High School are gearing up for the Malad Junior Miss Program, slated for April 19 in the Malad Elementary Auditorium. The theme for 2008 is “In Your Dream.” Participating are Kendra Allen, Amy Atkinson, Vanessa Beeton, Shawn’te Davis, Christina Greening, Rachel Kent, Michelle Stayner, Krystal Tavoian, Lindzee Thompson, Brittney Tubbs, Shay Williams, Taleesha Willie and Shayla Winder.

Ernest W. Jones Post 65 announced it will send three delegates to the 2008 Gem Boys State, slated for June 1 – 7 at the Northwest Nazarene University in Nampa. Michael S. Evans, Blake W. Harrison and Zackary . Hoyt received the nod to attend. 

Maegen Rosenhoover has been selected as the Malad High School Student of the Month for March. This honor is selected by the members of the faculty at Malad High School.

The seventh grade girls’ team from Malad claimed the second place trophy at the recent tournament in Aberdeen. The team included: Hunter Hubbard, ShyAnn Mikesell, Katie Neal, Anna Oja, Heidi Hannah, Kimberly Adair, Sidney Tubbs and Carrie Christiansen. The girls are coached by Todd Hubbard.

25 YEARS AGO (1998)

Oneida County got a new Sheriff April 1, with the swearing in of Jeff Semrad. Along with Semrad, Officer Chris Bowen was sworn in as chief deputy.

J.D. Williams former Malad resident has announced he will seek another term as Idaho’s State Controller. Williams was appointed State Auditor by Governor Cecil D. Andrus in 1989 and elected to a full four-year term by Idaho voters in the fall of 1990.

Daniel J. Parry, 14, son of Mr. and Mrs. Gary B. Parry, was awarded his Eagle Scout Badge at a Court of Honor April 3 in the Malad First Ward. For his leadership service project, Daniel directed members of his Troop in making and hanging signs for Malad’s newly established Recycling Center. Five other Scouts from Troop #458 helped Daniel with his project, adding up to approximately 47 hours of service. 

Last Wednesday, April 1, students at Malad Elementary were able to increase their understanding of bicycle safety by attending a workshop covering this area. The workshop was presented by Stephanie Briggs. Briggs represented the Oneida County Farm Bureau Woman’s Service Committee.

35 YEARS AGO (1988)

Congratulations go to Gary and Andrea Parry and family: Christopher, Tyler, DeeDee, Jennalyn, Daniel and Joseph – chosen the Farm Bureau “Farm Family” for 1987 in Oneida county. The Parry family was awarded the honor in special ceremonies on April 9th at the 2nd-5th Ward Cultural Hall.

The Oneida County Farm Bureau is pleased to announce this year’s “Farm Wife” for 1988. Chosen to represent Oneida County is Carol Eliason, wife of Don Eliason of Holbrook. She was crowned by last year’s Farm Wife Peggy Smith, at a luncheon held April 9th at the 2nd/5th Ward Cultural Hall.

Ron Smith was installed Exalted Ruler of the Pocatello Elks Lodge during candlelight Installation Ceremonies Saturday evening. Exalted Ruler Smith has served in several offices at the Pocatello Elks Lodge including Chaplain, Esquire, Esteemed Loyal Knight and Esteemed Leading Knight, as well as several civic and club committees within the organization. Smith is married to Idaho Enterprise publisher Kristine D. Jones Smith. Leslie Anne Jones of Malad attended the ceremonies.

45 YEARS AGO (1978)

Malad citizens will go to the polls in the near future to decide the fate of the proposed 24-hour leashing amendment to the existing dog ordinance, announced City councilmen after inter-council debate at the monthly meeting April 5.

Shane Thorpe and Bike-a-Thon chairmen Marvin and Sue Thomas got their bikes in shape this week in preparation for the upcoming fund-raiser for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Shane challenges all bikers to try for the 20 miles maximum trip and meet the county pledge goal of one-dollar per capita in the fight against lung damaging diseases.

Pictured in The Idaho Enterprise is Malad High School Artist of the Month, Jeff Treasure as he advises junior high Artist of the Month Mark Smith, and second and third place winners, Darren Tripp and Terry Williams on the techniques of modeling.

World leader of the Mormon women, Barbara B. Smith, will be guest speaker here April 22 in the Malad Stake LDS Chapel.  A reception has been planned in her honor announced Carol Eliason, president of the Malad Stake Relief Society, and all women of Oneida County are invited to attend.

Starting next year, Americans won’t have to quit their jobs at age 65 unless they want to. With some exceptions, no employee who can still work could be forced to retire before 70. As of this September 30, there will be no mandatory retirement age for federal employees.

Shawn Hess, son of Mr. and Mrs. Don Lee Hess, claimed the first place trophy in the Malad District Pinewood Derby Race held April 7 at the Malad Stake center. Finishing in the runner-up spot and receiving a trophy was Dale Jones, son of Mrs. and Mrs. Terrell Jones. A special award was given for the cleverest race car to Eric Rhees, which featured a lighted headlight.

55 YEARS AGO (1968)

Pvt. Joe Burrie returned Sunday to duty at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri after spending a week’s leave with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jay Burrie, and attending the funeral services for his grandfather, George Burrie.

David Nicholai (Nick) Sorensen, son of Mr. and Mrs. Myron P. Sorensen, is one of 15 young men chosen out of 127 applicants to receive the prestigious David O. McKay Scholarship from Brigham Young University, Provo. 

Scheduled to participate in eight meets this year, along with the National Finals at Sacramento, California in July, the Ricks College rodeo team is looking towards a successful season. The Viking team is headed by President Vern Bastian of Malad with other Malad members being Dave Smith, Kristie Champneys and Suzanne Harrison.

By unanimous vote, Legionnaires of the Idaho Sixth District elected Elton Ashton of Malad as district commander at the annual spring convention held in Aberdeen.

60 YEARS AGO (1963)

Principal J. S. Halliday of Malad High School this week announced the names of the valedictorian and salutatorian for the graduating class of 1963. Linda Lucille Laws, Helen Christine Morgan and Mary Louise Peden were named the valedictorians with perfect four point grade averages and Von J. Elcock was named salutatorian. “Our Golden Graduation, 1913-1963” will be the theme of the exercises to be presented by members of the graduating class on Friday, May 24.

Chosen from among 17 outstanding Malad High School juniors, Peter Thomas, Eric Hartvigsen, Hugh Williams and Burke Jones have been selected by the American Legion to attend the 1964 Boys’ State. Alternates named are David Hill and Lloyd Hughes.

On April 5, the Freshman Frolic was held. The Queen was Annette Davis and the King was Tommy Colton. 

J. C. Penney Co. announced this week that it plans to close the Malad store in 1963. Fifth to be established in what is now a nationwide chain, the J. C. Penney store in Malad was open in 1906.

For “exemplary behavior, efficiency and fidelity”, SP/5 Elden J. Jones, United States Army, has been awarded his second good Conduct medal, according to Captain Lloyd G. Berg, 114th QM Co., Fort Lewis, Washington. Elden is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Fredrick Jones, Malad.

70 YEARS AGO (1953)

To date there are six entries with sponsors who will compete in the Lions Club’s Annual “Miss Malad City” contest on May 2, 1953 at the school auditorium. The six young women and their sponsors are Miss Nadine Atkinson, Ruel Ipsen; Miss Alice Harding, Idaho Enterprise; Miss Anna Lou Call, Oneida Farm Equipment Co.; Arlis Jensen, Guy Gleed Motor Co.; Shirley Thomas, Lew Baker; June Edwards, Glen’s Service Station.

Lt. William Griff Jenkins, son of Mr. and Mrs. G. L. Jenkins of Malad City, was recently graduated “with distinction” in Industrial Administration, from the U.S. Air Force Institute of Technology at the Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. For his new assignment, Lt. Jenkins is the Deputy chief of the Personnel branch at the Institute of Technology, Wright-Patterson AFB.

Dale Daniels, a student at the University of Idaho, Moscow, left Monday to resume his studies after spending the Easter weekend with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Russel Daniels.

Representing Malad at the seventh annual convention of the Idaho Future Homemakers of America in Boise last week were Wilma Atkinson, Nancy Christensen, Connie Thomas, Anna Lou Call and Alice Harding. Nancy was elected state secretary for the coming year.

At the present time there are ten television stations operating in the west, exclusive of California – two each in Denver, Salt Lake City and El Paso, and one each in Tucson, Phoenix, Colorado Springs and Albuquerque. Construction permits have been issued for 24 more. Nine of these have announced plans to go into service this year. These are at Mesa, Boise, Roswell, two in Pueblo, two more in Tucson and one more in Colorado Springs and El Paso. The remaining 15 have made no public announcement of their expected service date. These include two more stations in Denver, two each in Billings, Butte, Idaho Falls and Pocatello, a second one in Boise, and one each in Great Falls, Santa Fe, Cheyenne and Grand Junction.

75 YEARS AGO (1948)

Work has begun on an addition to the Malad L.D.S. Second Ward building which will be a 40x66 foot building consisting of eleven class rooms, bishop’s office, Relief Society room, large foyer and lavatories. An average of 13 men a day have been donating labor to the $45,000 building addition. 

Malad Valley Boy Scouts were preparing this week to assume full leadership of the city and county on April 17. On that date Scouts will govern in Oneida Valley and the offices they will hold include mayor, sheriff, chief of police, judges and county commissioners.