5 YEARS AGO (2018)

Malad High School graduated fifty-eight students on May 23. The Class of 2018 became the 105th class to graduate from Malad High School. There were also six that graduated from Oneida County High School.

Leon J. (Don) Castleton and Mark J. Howard were conducted into Oneida County Hall of Fame. Bob Kent, Chairman of the Oneida County Hall of Fame, welcomed special guests, friends and family to the 10th Annual Hall of Fame Banquet. 

Search and rescue held their monthly meeting at the Oneida County gun range. As members arrived, they took their positions in front of the targets and tested their skills. Quite a few of the members passed their gun qualification status. 

10 YEARS AGO (2013)

The 51 students in the Malad High School Class of 2013 marked a historical occasion with their commencement exercises. This was the 100th Annual Commencement Exercises for Malad High School.

There were lots of smiles and laughter, as well as a few tears as family and friends remembered special members of the Malad community at the 5th annual induction ceremony for the Oneida County Hall of Fame. Those honored this year were Stan and Erma Thomas, Dennis and Brenda Thomas and Conrad C. Alder.

Serving on the Malad Stake Seminary Council for the 2013-2014 school year will be Lizzy Wray, Ashlee Davis, Kyley Thorpe, Jacob Tubbs, President Brooks Bowman and Griffin Green.

Under beautiful blue skies, May 27, the annual Memorial Day program was held at the Malad City Cemetery. Sponsored by the Ernest W. Jones Post #65 and the American Legion Auxiliary, the program was enjoyed by county residents and visitors. Joan Hawkins was the guest speaker and Cory King sang several patriotic songs. Pictured in The Idaho Enterprise, the American Legion Honor Guard stands at attention as Laura deJong plays taps at the Memorial Day Ceremony. Legionaries pictured are Royce Jones, Mike Ard, Russell Wilson, Gene Edwards, Dale Daniels, Russell South, Merrill Price and Commander Rick Madsen.

15 YEARS AGO (2008)

Oneida County voters went to the polls during Tuesday’s Primary election and gave a nod of approval to party candidates in three hotly contested local party races. In the county commission race on the Republican ticket, Larry Etherington edged incumbent Dallen Nalder, Zone #2 by 15 votes; while Cecil Sweeten defeated Carol Caulford for the Zone #1 seat. In the Republican race for sheriff, incumbent Jeff Semrad was successful over the challengers, Ceylon Reeder and Duston Cheney. Semrad will face Democrat Carl Nieffenegger in the November General Election.

Fifty-eight graduates of the Malad High School Class of 2008 received their high school diplomas during the 95th annual Commencement Exercises, held May 21 at the Malad High School. 

Brooks Bastian-Hanks, daughter of Vern and Connie Bastian, graduated from Idaho State University with a Doctorate Degree of Philosophy in Counselor Education and Counseling. Brooks continues working as a Sign Language interpreter for ISU.

Rebecca (Robbins) Hewett, daughter of Dick and Sue Robbins graduated from Idaho State University. She received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Theater with emphasis on Costuming.

Post commander Gene Caldwell conducted the annual Memorial Day service with music provided by Sue Stevens and Jill Blaisdell. Local soldiers, David Colton and Eric Knutsen, helped provide a stirring backdrop to their second number, “Bring Him Home.” The American Legion Firing Squad and Color Guard offered a three-volley salute at the Malad Cemetery. This year’s guest speaker was Pastor Ken Tracy of the First Presbyterian Church of Malad.

25 YEARS AGO (1998)

Malad Lions will celebrate their 75th anniversary on June 4 with a community celebration at the Malad City Park. Club members invite the entire community to enjoy dinner and a program with them. 

Elder Jared Rex Robbins, son of Rex and Sarah Robbins, has been called to serve a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Germany Munich Mission. He will enter the Missionary Training Center June 10.

Pictured in The Idaho Enterprise are the new 1998-99 Student Body officers for the Malad Middle School. Serving will be Melissa Johnson, president; Chris Atkinson, vice president; Becky Thomas, secretary; Bobbilyn Wangsgard, historian; Brooks Forester, business manager.

The Malad High School 85th Annual Commencement exercises was held in the Malad High School Gymnasium on May 20. This was a special night, not only for the 84 students who were graduating but also for Principal Jerry Esplin. This would be his last Commencement Exercise before retiring. Commencement speaker for the evening was J.D. Williams, the Idaho State Controller, and a Malad High school Graduate.

35 YEARS AGO (1988)

Jana Dredge was named Malad Junior Miss for 1988 at the May 28 pageant. First runner-up was Elizabeth Ward, and Amy Waldron was second runner-up. The Spirit of Jodi Talbot. This award is voted on by the girls themselves and is highly prized and treasured. 

A large crowd gathered at the Malad City Cemetery on Monday for Memorial Day Services sponsored by the American Legion Ernest W. Jones Post No. 65. Guest speaker was Gordon Crowther with musical numbers of the Holbrook Quartet comprised of Wells and Marsha Willie and Don and Carol Eliason. The Post Color Guard fired the traditional three volleys under the direction of Sergeant-At-Arms, Dale Thomas. Color Guard members included: Reed Facer, Bill Willie, Wayne Wakley, Glen B. Williams, Seth Thomas, Dale Reese and Elton Ashton. Derek Ipsen played Taps.

Stepping forward as new Dragonette officers for the 1988-89 school year are: Amy Waldron, captain; Alexis Bybee, co-captain; Johanna Keller, dress mistress; Trena King, secretary; Melissa Evans, historian and Nikki Hess, public relations. 

Elizabeth Ward captured three Gold Medals at the State A-3 Girls Track and Field Finals. She won in the 100, 200 and the long jump.

45 YEARS AGO (1978)

Samaria Cemetery board chairman Platt Price was presented a check for purchase of an American flag by Lynnette and Dale Price of the Grit Shop. The flag will top off recent improvements completed at the facility including chain link fencing, restrooms, water tank, a newly grass seeded area and flagpole.

The Malad Sears Catalog store changed ownership for the second time in less than a year as Raymond and Maxine Horsley turned over the keys to Dan and Cherril Anderson.

Stressing the need for young people to assume civic responsibilities with enthusiasm and get involved in school and community affairs if the State and Nation are to remain strong, a former Malad High School graduate, Idaho Governor John V. Evans address the 58 member class of 1978 at commencement exercises.

Attorney David Luther Evans threw his hat into the ring this week with announcement of his candidacy for a two-year term as Oneida County Prosecuting Attorney.

The Young Farmers & Ranchers of the Oneida County Farm Bureau awarded scholarships to two outstanding young people of the county. RonDell Skidmore, Stone, outstanding in F.F.A and Andrea Williams, outstanding FHA member, were the recipients of $50 cash awards presented to them by Teri Tubbs, secretary of YF&R of Oneida County Farm Bureau.

55 YEARS AGO (1968)

Oneida students who are candidates for bachelor’s degrees at the 75th annual commencement at Utah State University June 8th are the following: Kathleen Christoffersen Wilde, Mary Alice Christophersen Telford, M.R. Hanson, Jr., Allen L. Harrison, Donald E. Hartley, Suzanne King, Thomas Peter Thomas, Bryan D. Williams and Pearl F. Williams.

Scholarships to the Idaho 4-H Club Congress to be held at the University of Idaho in Moscow, Idaho in June were won by Julie Jones and Katherine McDaniel. Deanna Zivkovic was named alternate.

With 1967 and 1968 funds allocated for hospital construction in Idaho now “frozen” as the federal government cuts back domestic spending on account of the Vietnam War, the Idaho Department of Health indicates that $214,000 allocated to the Oneida Hospital from 1969 fiscal funds is probably due for the same “freeze” treatment.

Cadet T. D. Jones, Jr. has been appointed by the Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, as Group Commander for Air Base Security with the rank of lieutenant colonel. Cadet Jones will be in charge of the first and second-class training detail, which will be instructing the third class in basic and advanced military skills.

60 YEARS AGO (1963)

A write-in candidate and two incumbents were elected to the five-man board of trustees of the Oneida School District. Receiving 41 write-in votes, Dale Harrison was elected over the incumbent, Myron Jones, Jr. in Zone 1 and Donald Vaughan, Zone 4 and Vernal Nalder in Zone 5 were re-elected. Holdover members of the Board are Lon W. Corbridge and Myron Sorensen.

At an executive meeting of members of the Oneida Red Cross Board, Claire Davis was elected chairman of the Oneida RC chapter. He will succeed Mrs. LuRain Conger, who is leaving Malad to make her home in Twin Falls. Mrs. Ruth Zivkovic was named as secretary-treasurer of the chapter. She succeeds Mrs. June Crowther. 

The Future Farmers of America are sponsoring a money-making project on the first day of fishing season, the Chapter will open up refreshment stands for hungry, thirsty and cold fishermen. There will be stands at both Crowthers and Deep Creek Reservoirs. FFA members will be selling sandwiches, hot chocolate, pop, popcorn and heaters.

70 YEARS AGO (1953)

Miss Norma South, an honor student in the Malad High School 1953 graduation class, has been awarded an Agathon scholarship to the Utah State Agricultural College.

Three students from Malad will be among the 101 Idaho State College students who will receive standard teaching certificates at the seventh annual commencement exercises. Standard secondary certificates will be granted to Warren D. Thomas, and Robert G. Thomas. Faye J. Williams will receive a standard elementary certificate.

Marion Hess, Malad contractor, has been awarded the contract on graveling and oiling two miles of road between Preston and Dayton after submitting the low bid of $239,810 to the Idaho Department of Highways.

Neldon Baker, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Baker returned to Malad after spending eight months in Germany. He left for Colorado Springs Sunday to receive his discharge after three years of military service.

80 YEARS AGO (1948)

Nine students from Malad will be graduated at commencement exercises at Utah State Agricultural College. The students and their major subjects are Helen Crowther, Home Economics; Garth A. James, Medical Zoology; Raymond L. Blaisdell, Accounting with a minor in Economics; William Gordon Crowther, Business Administration with a minor in animal husbandry; Ralph John Richards, Secretarial Science with a minor in French; Edward Neal Crowther, Animal Husbandry with a minor in poultry husbandry; Dean Smith Kelly, Civil Engineering; Carol Dawn Hendricks, Secretarial Science; Parker Richards, Physical Education.

90 YEARS AGO (1938)

Work started Tuesday on the W.P.A. project to make general improvements on the Malad school grounds. Eight men were put to work this week, and the force will be increased as soon as possible. The improvements include remodeling, laying new floors, construction of fence, sidewalks, tennis courts and football and athletic field, laying of pipes for watering lawns and landscaping the grounds.

Word was received from Washington this week that the application for funds for the construction of a Court House here had been submitted to W. P. A. officials.

Chief of Police William W. Thomas had a speedy ride for a few blocks about midnight Tuesday. Seeing three young men in a car parked in an alley just off Main Street and suspecting that they were intoxicated, he approached to investigate. As the officer reached the car, the driver started it. Mr. Thomas jumped onto the running board and demanded that the car be stopped, but the driver increased the speed. After Mr. Thomas broke the glass with the butt of his gun, the driver, who had raced three blocks down Main Street, decided to stop. The driver was fined $25 for reckless driving and his two companions were fined $10 each for drunkenness.