5 YEARS AGO (2018)

The Idaho State Distinguished Young Woman Program will be held on Friday and Saturday, October 5 and 6 at the Colonial Theater in Idaho Falls. This will be the 60th year of Idaho's Distinguished Young Women, previously known as Idaho's Junior Miss.

Breelle Daniels, Malad's Distinguished Young Woman, will be participating in the Idaho State Distinguished Young Women Program. She will leave for Idaho Falls on Sunday, September 29, where she will join 35 other young women throughout the state in competition for Fitness, Self-Expression, Talent, Scholastic and Interview. While in Idaho Falls, Breelle will stay with a host family.

Breelle was chosen as Malad's Distinguished Young Woman in competition held on May 5, 2018, where she, along with other Malad High School students, competed for the title. For her talent, Breelle performed the same dance solo she will be performing at State. Her talent won the talent category of the competition for a scholarship of $250. Breelle was also named the winner of the fitness category with a scholarship of $200 and runner-up for the self-expression category with a scholarship of $150. For being the winner of Distinguished Young Woman of Malad, Breelle will receive a scholarship of $1,000, and for Spirit of DYW a scholarship of $300, for a total scholarship award of $1,900.

The daughter of Tod and Rhonda Daniels, Breelle is planning to attend Arizona State University, to study for a career as a pediatric nurse. Breelle has already been working toward that goal, having obtained her Certified Nursing Certificate (CNA).

Jill Daniels was honored as the first Employee of the Month for 2918-2019. She has worked for the district in several positions but currently works in special education for Idaho Home Learning Academy (IHLA). Jill was presented with a gift card and a plaque, which will hang in the District office for the month of September.

10 YEARS AGO (2013)

After a 34-year career serving as the Oneida County Agent through the University of Idaho, Rauhn Panting will be retiring on September 26, 2013. 

Dallas Jones has been hired full time as an Oneida County Deputy. Jones, born and raised in Malad moved back home and was employed as a reserve deputy. Deputy Jones is POST-certified with an Intermediate Certificate.

Jeri Moon Lott won the drawing for the quilt donated to the Oneida Pioneer Museum by the Malad Quilt Club. Museum Director, Fay Cottle presented the quilt. 

Former Malad resident, Morgan D. Harris and his wife, Ann, are safe after being in the Nairobi shopping mall attack in Kenya.

The cast for “The Ever After” youth production paused for a picture in The Idaho Enterprise to remind everyone of the play at the Iron Door Playhouse. Cast members in the picture are MaCall Smith, Marion Smith, Sierra McClain, Cassie Johnson, Justice Servoss, Katie Larsen, Shelby Riding, Kate Zdroik, Shaylee Broadus, Dallin Ward, Caitlyn Marshall, Davis Larsen, Moriah Sands, Conner McClain and Spencer Ward. Not pictured but in the cast is Traven Ward.

15 YEARS AGO (2008)

The Malad Volunteer Fire Department was summoned to Samaria Saturday, September 20 at 7:39 p.m. to find the Samaria Park Pavilion engulfed in flames. According to reports, the pavilion was destroyed within 45 minutes. Cause of the fire is under investigation. The pavilion was built with money from fundraisers and donations. The residents of Samaria want to rebuild but can only do this by fundraisers and donations and are asking for the help of the people in the valley.

On October 1, the Honorable Don L. Harding, District Judge for the Sixth Judicial District, State of Idaho, will officially retire from the bench. Judge Harding become a district Judge on January 1, 1995 and has served in that position since that time.

Amy Atkinson, Malad’s 2009 Junior Miss, will participate in the Idaho Junior Miss Program coming up next week in Coeur d’Alene. She is the daughter of Mike and Lisa Atkinson. Amy is excited for the opportunity to represent Malad this year.

25 YEARS AGO (1998) 

Homecoming royalty, Mindy Gilgen and Mike Hess, Jr., are reigning over Malad High School’s Homecoming this week as Queen and King of the festivities. Phillip Firth and Crystal Buttars are Prince and Princess with Blake Hess and Tana Eliason as Duke and Duchess.

A foundation for a new restaurant was laid this week on 300 East. Nolan Victor and Rob Meyers, of Twin Falls, owners of the Village Inn Motel, are building the facility. The Village Inn Restaurant is expected to be complete sometime in November. Gloria Evans and Eva Lou Nielsen will be the managers.

Kim Jenkins, County Executive Director at the Oneida County Farm Service Agency, has been awarded a Certificate of Merit for his performance as a trainer on the 1998 Civil Rights Diversity Team.

Joan Potts is the recipient of the 1997-98 Veterans Affairs and Rehabilitation National Field Service Unit Award for reporting the best overall field service program overview by a unit in the Western Division. 

The Malad High School Football team of 1998-99 pose for a picture in The Idaho Enterprise before the Homecoming football game with the Aberdeen Tigers on September 26. Team members are: Trent Buehler, Chris Olsen, Alex Shepherd, Mike Hunter, Brock Rose, James Ward, Brett Edwards, T.C. Williams, Danny Smith, Mike Hess, Brett Bingham, Dusty Edwards, Jason Corbridge, Rusty Jones, Jimmie Edwards, B.J. Hess, Keith Forester, Pat Jones, Kade Price, Shad Potts, John Flinders, Bob Harrison, Chase Beecher, Scott Marble, Clayton Ward, Kenny Ward, Jake Hansen, Jesse Howe, Brandon Talbot, David Evans, Boe Evanson, Jesse Smith, B.J. Scott, Eli Waldron, Jeremy Rindlisbacher, Nathan Kent, Trevor Jones, Brandon Peterson, Logan Hess, Josh Brown, Kris Christen, Will Baker, Bryan Scott, Brody Williams, Judd Daniels, Arland Jensen, Pete Jones, Bryan VanBebber, Rocky Thomas, Garrett Hess, Nathan Gugelman, Sonny Blaisdell, Jeramie Roper, D.J. Moss, Tres Curtis, Skyler Stevens. Not pictured: Blake Ward, Harley Williams, Jeff Fish and Jaden Smith.

35 YEARS AGO (1988)

 Pictured in The Idaho Enterprise is city superintendent, Ceylon Reeder, as he pushes a paint striper to section off parking spaces along Bannock’s business district. Angle parking was abolished last week and new parallel parking spaces were painted on both north and south sides of the street.

New P.T.O. officers for the 1988-89 school year at Malad Elementary are gearing up for another year of activities and fun, all aimed at just one thing – helping the school. New officers are Davi Christensen, president; Tracy Ward, vice president; Debbie Griffiths, secretary and Cherie Jacobsen, block home chairman.

The big question of “Who is the 1988 Homecoming Queen?” was answered Friday night when petite and pretty Heather Blaisdell rode into the spotlight at the Malad High School Homecoming Game. Her attendants are Natalie Smith and Susan Showell.

The bells tolled—the sirens sounded! Another fire was reported in Malad as the Dragons fumed up for Homecoming. This one, however, was put out by a scrappy bunch of Pirate firefighters from across the mountain. The Dragons were primed for an upset before an eager homecoming crowed, but their glory was shut off with only one hurrah for the evening…The West Side Pirates got two and that was the difference in the game.

45 YEARS AGO (1978)

Gracing Malad High School Homecoming Week activities last week was Queen Wendy Baker and her vivacious court, first-attendant Jan Eliason and second attendant Ann Ward. 

The “M” was released from its dormant stage, Thursday, as it was lit for the first time in five years, to be a part of this Homecoming episode.

“This little piggy went to market, this little piggy stayed home, and THIS little piggy, pictured in The Idaho Enterprise went to school last Friday” to take part in the MHS Homecoming Week Kiss-a-Pig Contest. Winner Betty Jones, the only woman staffer at MHS to participate in the contest, just couldn’t hold back her laughter, as she got ready to plant a big smacker on the porker’s snoz.

With their air attack pretty well bottled up and trailing 8-0 early in the game, the Malad High School Dragons switched to a ground-chewing rushing attack, pounded out 262 yards and posted three touchdowns to win 21-8 over the Westside Pirates, the defending champions in the Idaho 5th District A-3 Conference.

55 YEARS AGO (1968)

Dale Robbins, son of Mr. and Mrs. Merlin Robbins, Stone, arrived home after spending 13 months in Vietnam. Dale, who served with the Engineers Corps overseas, will spend a 3-day leave here before being assigned to duty at Fairbanks, Alaska. 

Seaman Apprentice Daryl Roberts spent a 12-day leave with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Roberts, and sister, Gayle. He returned to California with Terald Illum, LeMirada, California, who had been visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. DeVere Illum, and with his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Rowland Jones.

Sgt. Dale Wharton arrived home to spend a 3-day leave with his wife, Valorie, daughter, Adonia, and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Verdie Wharton. Sgt. Wharton has spent the past 12 months in Vietnam and will report to Sacramento following his leave.

The Malad Marvels, an intramural mixed softball team at Ricks College, Rexburg, defeated the Pennsylvania Mixed Masters by a 2310 score on Wednesday. The Malad team is among 21 competing for the intramural championship at Ricks. Team members are Tom Thorpe, Sherrie Sweeten, Larry Christensen, Tim Thorpe, Peggy Thorpe, Jill Bolingbroke, Steven Miller, Gae Atkinson, Les Braker, Sharon Moon, Dale Price, Jan Moon and Darrel Haskell.

60 YEARS AGO (1963)

Being removed to make way for the renovation of the First National Bank of Malad is the old sandstone column – a unique and well-known part of the 56-year-old building to Oneida County residents.

The Malad Chapter of Future Farmers of America began this year with a full schedule of activities. The annual “Greenhand” initiation was held on September 19 at the school. The Greenhands are Dan Bastian, Blaine Blaisdell, Jerry Blaisdell, Dee Burrie, Jim Edwards, Mark Evans, Rodney Griffiths, Alan Isaacson, Kenneth Jensen, Jerry Jones, Kenneth McDaniel, Tommy Scott, Tom Swindle and Vance Ward.

The first dance of the year for the Malad High School students will be held on September 27 in the gym. Sponsored by the Journalism class it is a “Get Acquainted Dance”.

New officers for the Girls’ Athletic Association are Rosie Willliams, president; Rosie Deschamps, vice president; Ruth Ann Ipsen, secretary and treasurer and Bonnie Clark, activity counselor. The GAA is under the direction of Sarah Smith.

70 YEARS AGO (1953)

David Dredge, George Williams, Larry Howell, David Nielsen, Morgan Harris accompanied by their advisor, Lloyd Sorensen, attended a Future Farmers of America district meeting at Paris on September 16.

Despite a poor turn out, the workday at the Malad City Park Saturday preparing of the ground and lawn seeding was completed by Monday evening. Keith Jones, Chamber of Commerce park committeeman, states that the planting of shrubs and trees and installation of park equipment will be done as early as possible in the spring. A large open area where children may play is to be provided and permanent installations will include a fireplace, wading pool, fountains, several swing sets, children’s slides, and stand, cement platform and rest rooms.

Neil Griffith left Salt Lake Wednesday for New York, where he will labor as a missionary in the Eastern L.D.S. mission field.

A testimonial dance will be held Friday evening, September 25, for Grant Ipsen at the Pleasantview church house. Grant will leave for Salt Lake City October 7th prior to leaving for the Danish mission field on October 15th.

75 YEARS AGO (1948)

Boise, Idaho, first in the nation’s production of tungsten, zinc, silver and antimony, may be on the verge of an atomic age bonanza – uranium. Mine Inspector George A. McDowell reports he has samples of uranium ore in his office, sent there by a Lemhi county prospector.

Following a day’s hearing Tuesday, the Idaho Public Utilities Commission took under advisement its decision in the matter of granting the Union Pacific Railroad Company permission to discontinue the passenger train service to Malad. L.H Anderson, attorney for the railroad, told the commissioners that the railroad company was losing money on its passenger service to Malad. He said the railroad company proposed, if permitted to discontinue the passenger service, to inaugurate a daily except Sunday mixed freight and passenger service similar to the service Preston and Cache Valley are receiving.

85 YEARS AGO (1938)

That work on Malad’s citywide W.P.A. sidewalk and road project will start within two weeks was the information given to Mayor Jedd Jones by W.P.A. officials Tuesday. Zone engineer, and the field engineer gave the mayor and the other members of the village board positive assurance that the project would be started by October 15.

Malad’s $65,000 hospital is to be dedicated on October 12, according to announcement of D. P. Jones Jr., chairman of the Oneida County Hospital Board. It is expected that a number of state officials will attend the dedication exercises.

95 YEARS AGO (1928)

MHS Homecoming Memories: From the 1928-29 Mirror; “Coach Rock issued the call for football men during the second week of the school year, 1928-29. His call was answered by twenty-five enthusiastic fellows. Suits were issued and hard training began. Nearly all last year’s team were back and the coach’s aim was for championship…” Pictured were the following team members: Coach Rock, Joe P. Jones, Jack Williams, Ray Hess, Rex Jensen, Fay Evans, Jink Williams, Leroy Williams, Bill Williams, Frank Sawyer, Frank Smith and Joe “Red” Jones.