5 YEARS AGO (2019)

The Oneida County Search and Rescue held their annual banquet on Thursday evening at the Dude Ranch Café. Special guests included Mayor Joan Hawkins, Helen Ravsten, Jerry Thomas and family, as well as attendance by past Search and Rescue members and their spouses. Many from the Sheriff’s Office and their spouses also joined with the present members to celebrate the end of a very busy year for SAR and to look forward in anticipation for an even more successful year next year.

Officer Patsy Sherman, who stood in for Sheriff Arne Jones swore in the following new officers for 2019: Commander Robert Ellis, Second Vice Steve Coakley, Treasurer/Quartermaster Ken Eliason and Secretary Jan Coakley. First Vice Commander Braydon Eliason will have to be sworn in at a later date.

Both recipients of 10-year membership pins were not present at the banquet, so Galen Garrett and Neal Moon will be presented with them at a later date.

David and Elaine Mills celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary on January 24, 2019. They spent the day performing sealings in the Logan LDS Temple where they were married and sealed for time and all eternity 50 years ago.

Taking first place at the annual Big Dog Fishing Tournament at Devil Creek Reservoir was a 22-inch trout caught by Scott Richards. Phillip Maw and Hunter Robinette spit second and third place, both catching a fish that measured 19 1/4 inches. Fourth place went to Don Miller, who caught a nice 18 3/4 inch trout.

Several local Scouts went to the Soda Springs Fishing Derby held on Saturday January 19. They camped out Friday night and were up at 4:00 a.m. for breakfast and to get ready for the day. The fishing was even better than previous years and everyone kept several fish and many others were released. Most of the trout were five to ten pounds wit Kyler Horsley catching the largest weighing over 123 pounds. Roper Higley may have hooked a larger one but his line snapped after several minutes of a ferocious battle.

The leaders and fathers that joined the boys were Bill Lewis, tony McClain, Troy Allen, Casey Higley, Marcus Harris, Billy Vanderwood and Matt Jensen.

Natasha Douglas and her daughter Madison. also joined the Scouts on Saturday morning and had great success with Madison catching her biggest fish ever. Natasha has volunteered to be the Scoutmaster for the new Malad community troop for girls which starts in February and is looking forward to this being an annual tradition for the girls as well.

10 YEARS AGO (2014)

At the annual Malad Area Chamber of Commerce banquet held last Thursday, Debra Browning was named the Chamber Board Member of the Year. After enjoying a meal catered by the Dude Ranch Café, several business owners and employees were invited to speak to the group.

Rachael Bullcreek earned first place with her essay on “Why is Mapping Important to Weed Control?” in the Utah-Idaho Weed Cooperative Essay Contest. The second place essay was submitted by Dallin Atkinson and Kaclen Hill claimed third prize.

The Malad Chapter of the FFA’s Agronomy Team finished in second place at the district competition hosted by Malad High School. Members of the team are: Bradey Clark, Rhett Daniels, Dallin Atkinson and Ashton Weaver.

The Malad High School Lady Dragons are ready to take on the district competition, working hard to head into the district tournament as one of the top seeded teams. Playing on this year’s district team are Taber Paskett, Sierra Detwiler, Sadie Simpson, Saige Smith, Karsyn Willie, Lindsay Sorensen, Paige Robbins, Naomi Corbridge, Natalie Jensen, Sami Williams, Brooke Sorensen, Sam Evans and Paityn Tripp.

15 YEARS AGO (2009)

The management of the Malad Valley Clinic was recently moved to the Oneida County Hospital, making Dr. Stephen Johnson and his staff hospital employees. OCH Administrator Todd Winder said everyone involved is excited about this new arrangement.

Oneida High School held a recent graduation for graduates Braydon Jensen and Alicia Rowley. Commencement speaker was Sherrie Johnson, chairman of the Oneida School Board. Presenting diplomas was Kathleen Atkinson, vice-chairman of the Oneida School Board.

The USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Malad Field Office has welcomed a new technician. Mark Jones recently transferred here from the Rigby NRCS office where he was employed for two and a half years as technical staff.

In the wake of a lot of speculation regarding his retirement and people asking him when he is going to step down, School Superintendent Lynn Schow gave the Oneida School Board, meeting January 20, a time frame on which to plan. He said his intention is to finish out this school year and next, then retire in September 2010. This will give the Board plenty of time to search for a replacement. He will have served as Superintendent for 20 years.

25 YEARS AGO (1999)

Malad’s Neighborhood Watch is back. Sheriff Jeff Semrad and Deputy Ceylon Reeder conducted a reorganizational meeting, attended by close to 30 people, on January 21. Reeder has been appointed by the sheriff to act as liaison between the Sheriff’s Department and local Neighborhood Watch organizations.

While the month of January ended with 93% of normal precipitation, the water year is way below that. Monte Price, at the U.S.D.A. Natural Resources Conservation Service, puts the water year at 61% of average after finally getting the Snotel computer back on line February 1.

Malad High school has a Knowledge Bowl team, which, has been competing, around the region at different Knowledge Bowl meets. Matt Moss is serving as the Captain of the team this year. Senior members of the team are Jodie Corbridge and Patrick Hess. Junior members are Elizabeth Briggs and Karalee Waldron. Sophomore Knowledge Bowl members are Marianne Jones, Mark Davis and Dallas Thomas. Amber Christiansen, Carlie Schwartz and Angela Healy are members from the Freshman Class. Advisor for the group is Mr. Dan Marteeny.

Gloria Evans and Eva Lou Nielsen (Me and Lou) will be opening the doors to their new restaurant this Saturday. Located on 300 East, ‘elegant dining’ is how the owners describe Malad’s newest eatery. There is seating for 80 at either dining tables or booths. 

Derek Ward, son of Ken and Tracy Ward, and Trevor Hess, son of Kim and Lee Hess, both of Malad, won their respective divisions Saturday in the Elks Eastern Idaho District Hoop Shoot to move onto the state finals.

30 YEARS AGO (1994)

Monday was the last day for National Perlite Products Company to operate in Malad. With the shut down of operations, four employees were terminated. Only a caretaker/security guard was kept on the company payroll. 

Preparations for Malad Junior Miss are underway. With the 1994 Program set for April 30, the first formal planning meeting was held at the home of Dianne Pett. This year’s Junior Miss chairperson is Lisa Lewis; with co-chairperson, Jamie Hess; secretary, Dianne Pett; and historian, Kay Caldwell.

Driving over two million miles without an accident or safety violation is a pretty big accomplishment for a truck driver. Last week, Herb Hess was recognized for his two-million-mile safe driving record. 

The new Relief Society presidency for the Malad Stake is pictured in The Idaho Enterprise. Debbie Griffiths will serve as president with Jennifer Porter as first counselor, Kathy Ipsen and second counselor and Gloria Daniels as secretary.

Being able to express oneself with beauty and imagination is the mark of a poet. And Sharon Jones fits the mold in every respect. Her talent has enriched many an occasion in the Malad Valley. Whether they be verses of love for weddings and anniversaries, verses of peace and comfort for funerals, verses of caring and sharing for family gatherings, or verses of faith and hope in God for religious gatherings, Sharon’s unique fit seems sufficient for whatever the circumstance. One of her works, entitled “Child Abuse”, was selected by The National Library of Poetry to be included in their publication, “The Sound of Poetry.”

45 YEARS AGO (1979)

Oneida residents will have a strong voice in design, planning and site selection of a proposed high school-junior high complex here. Spear-headed by the Oneida Resource Conservation and Development board, a group of the RC&D, city, county and school met last Friday to organize a citizens’ committee to consider possible community multi-use planning of a new school facility.

Tracy Bybee is pictured in The Idaho Enterprise as she competes in the evening gown section of the Idaho Miss Universe Pageant held recently at Idaho State University. ISU President Myron Coulter noted it was a great pleasure to have ISU selected as the pageant site. Bybee said in her contest entry-form that the person she admires most is her grandfather, John Roderick, who has contributed much to his community and family and was never too busy to help someone in need.

Boyd J. Thomas is a member of the Jay Welch Chorale, which presented its second full-scale concert in Salt Lake City on January 24. The chorale is a community chorus of 325 members. It was organized in 1978 to collaborate with the Utah Symphony and Ballet West.

55 YEARS AGO (1969)

Pictured in The Idaho Enterprise is David Showell, winner of the Future Farmers of America Speaking Contest conducted by the Malad Chapter. David will now represent the local chapter in the 5th District contest at Grace. Other contestants at Malad were Mark Ipsen, son of Mr. and Mrs. Parry Ipsen and Cyril Hill, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hill. David is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Jess Showell.

Army Private First Class Lee G. Goddard, son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Goddard has been assigned to the 588th Engineer Battalion near Tay Ninh, Vietnam, as a supply clerk.

The Idaho Department of Highways representative has scheduled a meeting with interested persons to discuss the routing of Interstate 15 near Malad City. 

The annual F.H.A. Father-Daughter banquet was held. Ben Call and daughter Mary Ann were the guest speakers and Mark Kent sang a vocal selection. At the closing of the banquet the new officers were announced as follows: Lucille Thomas, president; Donna Atkinson, vice president; Bonnie Lewis, secretary; Karen Ipsen, treasurer; Terri Thomas, historian; Linda Gardner, assistant degrees chairman; Denise Atkinson, assistant projects chairman.

65 YEARS AGO (1959)

PO/3 Helen Davis is spending a three-week leave at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joe A. Davis. She is stationed at Corpus Christi, Texas, with the Waves. 

The Cherry Creek LDS Ward held their annual Gold and Green Ball in the new recreation hall Saturday Evening. Miss Carol Ward, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Delton Ward, was presented as a debutante.

The junior class is really hustling to get their committees organized for the Prom. “Blue Hawaii” will be the theme this year. Arline Bjorkman is the general chairman. The various committee chairmen are Ralph Burton, decorations; Gwen Waldron, refreshments; Judy Harris, invitations; Diane Gleed and Judy K. Jones, orchestra; Kay Dean Williams and Kathleen Jones, promenade.

Negotiations were completed this week for the purchase of the Atkinson building on North Main Street by Grant Christophersen, owner of the Western Auto Store. The building is now occupied by the Champneys Furniture Co. Mr. Champneys plans to liquidate his present stock by March 1. The building was sold by Melvin Atkinson of Provo.

75 YEARS AGO (1949)

The Harlem Globetrotters did everything in the book with a basketball at the Malad gym Friday night before a capacity crowd as they walloped the J & M Cleaners, 70 to 44. Sweetwater Clifton, a six foot-seven inch giant, hit the hoop for 28 points and could have gotten more if his mates hadn’t been so busy with razzle-dazzle passing, superb play-making and comedy antics. 

The Malad Chamber of Commerce and a number of local businessmen sent protests to the legislature against the repeal of the so-called chain store tax. The bill to repeal the tax was defeated by the house Saturday by a 23 to 33 vote. The bill would have placed all retail stores on a flat $5 per year license basis. The present law, enacted in 1933, ranges from $5 for one store up to $500 per store in chains of 20 or more.

A farewell testimonial was given Sunday in connection with the Sacrament meeting at the Second Ward in honor of Lloyd Sweeten who will enter the L.D.S. mission home in Salt Lake City, February 14, prior to leaving for the New England Mission.