5 YEARS AGO (2018)

Sharon Harris named City Volunteer of the year. Mayor Joan Hawkins said, "Sharon is a busy person. Besides being a wife of a farmer, she freely volunteers in a variety of activities in Malad City and Oneida County. Sharon is always optimistic and cheerful. When named as City Volunteer of the year she said, "The journey is fun. You just as well laugh anyway, or you will just cry!"

Wildfire breaks out in Two Mile Canyon. The fire grew quickly from 40 acres to 146 acres and only 50% contained. BLM determined that the fire was human caused. There were no structures or evacuation required. The Sheriff gave high praise to our local Malad Volunteer Fire Department who fought the fire until EIIFC was called out.

The 14U All-Star Softball team competed in their first softball tournament of the season in Bear Lake. Those playing in the tournament included Kanice Miller, Maggie Willie, Rayleigh Barnes, Izzy Haycock, Beth McClain, Leveah Strength, Makayla Driessen, Riley Williams, Kylee Kirkbride, and Carra Madsen.  

10 YEARS AGO (2013)

There were three nominations for the Malad Volunteer of the Year for 2013 and there was a three-way tie in the voting results; and so, Malad has three honored as Volunteers of the Year for 2013 – Lloyd Hubbard, Reed Smith and Eric Madsen.

A very funny melodrama, “The Saga of Sagebrush Sal” was held July 4, 5 and 6 at the Iron Door Playhouse. Pictured in The Idaho Enterprise were cast members Paige Robbins, Montana Thompson, Cassie Johnson, Gavin Price, J.D. Atkinson, Dallin Atkinson, Sierra McClain, Rex Robbins, Jeff Richins, Wesley Peterson, Mark Alder, Sara Christiansen, Irene Alder, Amber Ward, Kade Price, Brooks Bowman, Hayden Peterson, Carson McClain and Kathryn Atkinson.

15 YEARS AGO (2008)

Over 60 parade entries wound their way through Malad’s downtown on July 4 in celebration of our Nation’s birthday. The theme for the 2008 parade honored “Hometown Heroes”.

Martin Pope was named the Teacher of the Year by the Malad Masonic Lodge #51. He was presented the award by John Lynch and Herb Peterson.

During the Idaho FFA State Leadership Conference, Kathy Evans was presented with her State Farmer Degree.

The Malad High School chapter of the FFA selected their officers for the 2008-2009 school year. Serving as president next year will be Kathy Evans. Blake Jenkins will be the vice president with RainyRose Proctor as secretary. Shanlynn Briggs will be the group’s treasurer. reporter will be Page Daniels. Elsie Thomas will be the group’s Historian with Kelly Daniels serving as sentinel. Devin Skidmore will be the Parliamentarian and Tallen Boyer will serve as a district officer and be the Honorary Vice President.

25 YEARS AGO (1998)

The winner of the All Terrain Vehicle raffled off by the Malad City Camber of Commerce was announced right before the beginning of the Fireworks display at Harding Field. Winning ticket number 611 belonging to Randy Hall.

A new strip mall is in the works for the City of Malad. Construction has begun on the new building on 50 South. 

The dean’s list for the 1998 spring semester has been announced and Jodie A. Couch and Vance L. Hill are included on the list in Computer Software Engineering Technology. 

Teacher Debbie Horsley is pictured in The Idaho Enterprise with members of the John V. Evans family to witness the dedication of the monument honoring him. The monument stands at the corner of Main and Bannock street in front of the Evans Co-op Building. 

35 YEARS AGO (1988)

Pictured in The Idaho Enterprise is the Deep Creek Reservoir after it was shut off July 3rd. Only a small pool of water remains behind the dam’s face. It’s grim evidence of the drought conditions that pervade Malad Valley and Oneida County for the second year in a row.

Traffic on Bannock Street has been detoured for the good share of a week as crews have worked long hours trying to get city water lines connected into the Spring Creek Well. Residents have been without water for their lawns and gardens since Deep Creek Reservoir was shut down July 3.

Tara Esplin, Camille Hawkes and Melissa Ward had no idea what excitement awaited them when in March they began work on a group presentation for the Idaho History Fair. Their efforts won them a state honor and the privilege to compete in the National History Fair at the University of Maryland.  The Washington, D.C. visitors from Malad are picture in The Idaho Enterprise in the White House Gardens with Congressman Richard Stallings. Also pictured is Nola Thomas. Not pictured is Helen Ward who is taking the photo.

45 YEARS AGO (1978)

 Little Michelle Edwards has to grow just a little before fitting the saddle she won during the Trails End CowBelle’s annual saddle raffle at the Oneida County Rodeo Saturday evening. President Evelyn Harrison made the presentation. Maybe with a little ‘wheeling and dealing’, Michelle can work a trade with daddy Tim or grandpa Gene Edwards for a slightly smaller model.

T. D. Jones is retiring as executive vice president and director of First Bank and Trust of Idaho. Mr. Jones announced his decision at a meeting of FB&T directors Friday afternoon.

“We’ve planned a bargain packed weekend,” says Dennis Thomas, new owner of Stan’s IGA market in anticipation of his grand opening celebration. The grand opening will be held this Thursday, Friday and Saturday with special bargains offered in every department.

55 YEARS AGO (1968)

 Pictured in The Idaho Enterprise and performing at the Oneida County Night Rodeo, July 12-13 will be the Oneida County Junior Posse directed by Mrs. Alice Edwards. Shown above, are Alfred Hargrave, Chuck Larsen, David Williams, Kelly Davis, David Jones, Vicki Servoss, Jody Jones, Nancy Smith, Peggy Smith, Becky Crowther, Alice Jones, Linda Servoss, Diane Jenkins, Alice Alder, Debbie Hix and Mrs. Edwards. Absent when the picture was taken were Julie Jones, JoDel Leavitt, Lori Willie and Kristine Jones.

During the weekend, seven Oneida rodeo performers turned in winning times in various events. Julie Blaidsell, Oneida County Rodeo Queen, placed first in barrel racing at Plymouth on the Fourth. Alice Edwards took second place and Suzanne Harrison, third. David Edwards won day-money there and also won two go-rounds in calf roping at Lewiston, Utah. Vern Bastian won a trophy for best average time in bell roping and Grant Weeks took third place day-money. Mrs. Terry Morby (Paula Deschamps) placed first in barrel racing at Tooele and second at Morgan.

60 YEARS AGO (1963)

Seeking a plant facilities fund to improve conditions of the Malad school system, the Oneida school Board has scheduled a special tax-levy election on July 30th. If approved by two-thirds of the school patrols voting, the special five-mill levy set for a period of five years will raise a total of approximately $125,000.

Mrs. Boyd Thomas was hostess when she entertained 27 guests Friday at the Thomas home in honor of her daughter, Lucille, who was marking her eleventh birthday anniversary. Birthday cake and favor were featured and games and al luncheon were enjoyed. 

Fire almost completely destroyed the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Thomas Saturday night. Walls remained standing but the interior and furnishings were badly burned, smoke or water damage. The blaze ignited in the attic of the home from exposed wiring.

70 YEARS AGO (1953)

Under the auspices of the Malad Chamber of Commerce, a donkey softball game is scheduled at the Malad Ball Park, Monday, July 13th. Sherman Pierce is in charge of arrangements and states that members of the Malad Lions Club and Chamber of Commerce will form the two teams but most of the competition is expected between the donkeys and players of both teams.

The Oneida County 1953-fund drive for cancer control brought in $892.93, according to Mrs. Eunice Willie, county commander. The county’s quota was $650.00.

Dale L. Reese, Malad High School teacher, is doing graduate work at Utah State Agriculture College this summer. As a student at the USAC summer school he is working towards his Master of Arts degree in education. 

75 YEARS AGO (1948)

Reigning at Oneida County’s three-day celebration, which begins tonight will be Queen Norma Tovey and her two attendants, Katherine Morgan and Lorraine Jones.

A potato marketing agreement will be in force in Idaho as soon as the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture approves the recommendations of the 1948 Idaho committee for potato marketing order No. 57, C.O. Youngstrom, assistant director of the University of Idaho, advised Idaho farmers this week. 

The state military department is proceeding with the formulation of local selective service boards ending the receipt of further information on the peacetime draft. 

85 YEARS AGO (1938)

Farmers are being urged by government officials to store as much grain as possible this year on their own farms. This will make it easy, they say to secure loans on their wheat. 

Oneida County has 117 households receiving various forms of public assistance during May. 

Of the 592 lives lost in Idaho auto accidents during the past three and one-half years, ending June 30 three of them were in Oneida County. There was one fatal accident in 1935, one in 1936 and one in the first half of 1938.

95 YEARS AGO (1928)

School election for Independent District will be held in the school building next Tuesday afternoon. There are two to be elected and six have filed. Those filing up to noon today were Lawrence D. Jones, Seth Thomas, Thomas D. Evans, Jas. B. Jones William Henderson and D.J. Reynolds.

T. W. White and Lubin Jones are the two champion fishermen of this section, in size of fish caught. T.W. claims to be the leader – but he ate his fish while Lubin’s was on ice where all could see it. Of course no one doubts Doc’s word, but, well, it is easier to believe a fish story when you have seen the fish!