5 YEARS AGO (2019)

Malad High School’s FCCLA (Families, Careers, and Community Leadership Association) students competed in their Fifth District STAR events last week in Pocatello. All groups from Malad participating in the competition earned the chance to take their projects to the state level.

Those competing and earning trips to state were Sarah Held, Rebeka Smith, Whitney Palmer, Colten Ihler, Carson Palmer, Kristie Jensen, Emilee Martin, Sierra Hooste and Stephie Briggs.

The Lady Dragons fought hard all three days of the 2A Idaho State Girls’ Basketball Tournament to bring home the consolation trophy. Those with the team this season were Coach Sadie Simpson, Jeni Alder, Brynn Thomas, Sedar Nesbit, Hallee Haycock, Peyton Sweat, Brooklyn Gross, Managers Madison Green, Holly Talbot, Cambrie Christopherson, Coash Dave Anderson, Rylee Jacobsen, Shannen Hudnell, Jenna Peterson, Shawnee Simpson, Hallli Hannah, Britlynn Hubbard, Mia Jones, Bayla Tripp, Coaches Nard Jones, Jeremy Jones, Gretchen Jones and
Lindsay Edwards.

The Dragon Wrestlers claimed the 2A District Championship on Wednesday, February 13, at Grace. Those on the team are Managers Sarah Peterson, Haley Brown, Emilee Martin, Darren Tapp, Tyrell Ward, Austin Nalder, Chandler Speck, Tayson Davis, Tobin Palmer, J.D. Atkinson, Carson Colton, Daxton Woodmancy, Bracken Ward, Ben Ray, Travis Martin, Pedro Lopez, Skyler Thompson, Coach Russ Clark, Coach Casey Woodmancy, Coach Allen Edwards, Coach Nathan Eliason, Pablo Lopez, Maestin Tubbs, Parker Boyer, Tucker Palmer, Dylan Hunt, Dylan Driessen, Riiggin Smith, Landon Smith, Jaxton Thompson, Dex Schow, Tayven Scott, Gavin Reel, Chris Jacaway, Conner McClain, Coach Devin Morrison, and Coach Terry Davis.

10 YEARS AGO (2014)

The National Honor Society at Malad High School recently inducted their 2014 members. The group includes the following: Olivia Sands, Dani Briggs, Riley Schow, Meaghan Brown, Renzee Sorensen, Shelby Udy, Brooklyn Coburn, Josh Jensen, Logan Atkinson, Kyley Thorpe, Terrie Valentine, McKenna Richardson, Nicole Lamb, Aubrey King, Brittney Thomas, Saige Smith, Cassidy Stewart, Alex Ward, Gabe Cobabe, Marielle Hernandez, Samantha Daniels, Kalob Ihler, Wyatt Olsen, Eric Eliason and William Thomas.

The Malad High School Chapter of the FFA recently honored their chapter Greenhand at the Greenhand Degree Ceremony. Those awarded their Greenhand Degrees were Taber Paskett, Sadie Simpson, Ty Clark, Bradey Clark, Jaicee Palmer, Rhett Daniels, Hazen Smith, Quort Sullivan, Matthew Quinn, Kelbie Edwards, Aubree Davis, Tagert Hawkes, Chet Potter, Ashton Weaver, BreAnn Weeks and Santana Hubbard.

Eric Eliason has reached the 100th win milestone very few wrestlers ever reach.  Eliason is a junior at Malad High School. He has been working toward this goal since his freshman year. He claimed his 100th win in one of the team’s rare home matches against Grace.

Competing for the Malad Middle School MathCounts teams at their recent regional competition were McKenna Schow, Halli Hannah, Ashley Hess, Meaghan Chelette, Ben Waldron, Stephie Briggs, J.D. Atkinson, Claire Walster and
Carson Palmer.

15 YEARS AGO (2009)

The Oneida Crisis Center held its third annual Gala Valentine Dinner and Auction on February 12 at Me ‘N’ Lou’s Family Restaurant. Dove awards were presented to Local Malad merchants Chris and Nicole Jensen and Sara Ifft from Pocatello.

Northern Title is proud to announce the City, County and State road crew employees as the recipients of the “Good Deeds Done Daily’ recognition for February. Members of the State Highway crew includes: Dan Daniels, Kelly Davis, Chris Hawkes, Alan Edwards, John Hoyt, Dan Bastian, Lee Pfeiffer, Doug Thorpe and Justin Edwards. County Crew members are Rob Rowley Curtis Reeder, Boyd Stokes, Aaron Hull, Tom Deschamps, Garrett Hess, Mark Bunker, Scott Blaisdell, James Clark and Kim Evans. City Crew members are: Gaylen Garrett, Dale Hobson and
Rod Tubbs.

The Malad High School Chapter of the Business Professionals of America (BPA) had 12 students qualify in 18 divisions to compete in the Idaho State BPA competition at Idaho State University. They earned the qualification by placing in the top three in the Regional Competition. Sixteen students brought home awards. Members competing at Regionals were Tamra Hubbard, Samantha Cottle, Lauren Clark, Robbie Dorius, Kayla Thomas, Mechelle Hill, Katrina Martin, Janalie Jensen, Carlie Stewart, Jacob Ihler, Moriah Ihler, Matt Williams, Zack Hoyt, Kathy Evans, Michelle Stayner and Jacob Stevens.

25 YEARS AGO (1999)

Malad City will join in as school bells, church bells and doorbells ring throughout Idaho on March 3 at 3:00 p.m. for 33 seconds in support of a drug-free Idaho. The Ring-In for a Drug-Free Idaho is the kick-off activity for the Enough is Enough 1999-March for Idaho campaign sponsored by the Association of Idaho Cities. Plans are underway to ring the big Presbyterian Church bell and to have the firemen ring the fire bell during these important few seconds.

The Malad High School Wrestling Team captured the fifth district wrestling title at Grace High School on February 19. The Dragons soared to a 175-point win. Their closest competition was Aberdeen with 140-points.

Marine Pvt. Brian T. Thomas, son of Mark A. Thomas recently completed basic training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego. 

Plans are underway for a birthday celebration to honor the Oneida County Hospital Auxiliary, Pink Ladies. The Auxiliary was organized April 23, 1979 by Elsie Sperry, then a hospital board member, and two members of the Franklin county Pink Ladies. Charter members were Irene Hix, Joan Leavitt Potts, Louise Williams, Faye J. Thomas, Hazel Lusk, Madge May, Ruth L. Thomas, Betty L. Jones, Clarice Lewis Peterson, Pearl Williams, Katie Lewis, Roma Jean Alder, Ruth Bowen, Rhea Thomas, Valoy Smith, Idonna Madson, Hazel Ezell Stokes, Duluth Allen, Marie Wakley, Ovelear Waldron, Danee’ Jones and Orpha Davis.

30 YEARS AGO (1994)

The strains of country western music will be emanating from the old high school gym and everyone is invited to join in the fun, beginning at 8 p.m. Providing the music for the Annual Community Dance will be the popular Wind River Band from Cache Valley.

The Oneida Hospital Board has reorganized. Trustees voted to retain Khalil Scott as chairman while flagging Loyd Briggs for the vice chairman position. Other members of the board include Dale Reese, Foster Ipsen and Maureen Corbridge.

The Wednesday and Thursday Mixed Junior Bowling Leagues began in November and ended recently after a successful season. First place winners in the Wednesday Mixed League were Crystal Isaacson, Devin Morrison and Ricky Zirbel. Second place winners were Carlie Schwartz, Jason Gugelman and Andy Evans. First placed winners in the Thursday Mixed League were Trevor Hess, Jesse Scott and Colbie Gardner.

The Dragonettes enter Fifth District Drill Team Competition this Saturday at Highland High School in Pocatello. The team includes Allison Buehler, Amber Price, Carrie Higley, April Higley, Tara Williams, Adrianne Daniels, Jenny Hawkins, Ginger Tubbs, Ashley Olsen, Charity Murray, Shawnta Sweeten, Jessica Jones, Bobbie Jo Allen, Heidi Hess, Taia Tubbs, Amanda Madsen, Bethany Dredge, Nicole Shepherd, Eliza Hull, Tyra Burnett, Amanda Dredge and Shannon Willie.

45 YEARS AGO (1979)

Marvin Pett, local Pillsbury purchasing agent, received notification February 9 that his firm will be closing its elevators here. 

Jay Baker, chairman of the agricultural sub-committee of the Oneida County RC&D, announced last week that a special meeting will be held March 1 in Malad to hear residents’ views regarding possible construction of a gasohol refining plant here.

Mrs. Joan Leavitt of Malad will be in Washington, D.C. attending leadership meetings of the American Legion Auxiliary, February 22 to the 27. Mrs. Leavitt is a member of American Legion Auxiliary Unit No. 65 and holds the position of National Membership Committee Western Division chairman in the Auxiliary. 

Malad High School wrestling coach Frank Madsen, pictured in The Idaho Enterprise, was proud of this wrestler as he brought home ‘State Champion’ honors following tournaments held at Nampa last week. Glen Gillies, displaying the bracket which led him to the A-3 champ spot, is the first Malad Dragon to earn the honor since the year Frank graduated – 16 years ago – from MHS when Madsen was named First Runner Up in State with Stan Carter listed as ‘State Champion’.

55 YEARS AGO (1969)

Three-year-old Danise Thomas was the 1966 Oneida County New Year Baby and her little sister arrived Sunday morning to claim the 1969 honors for her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bob Thomas. The new arrival will be named Kathryn Alane. Also waiting at home to welcome the 7 pound 9 ounce little girl is another sister, Lisa, age five, and two brothers, Danny, eight, and Shawn, seven. All five of the children have their mother’s tawny red hair. The little newcomer was 20 inches long at birth.

A Bronze Palm was awarded to Nard Jones at the Malad District Boy Scout Court of Honor held Thursday evening at the Malad Second Ward. Three Life badges were awarded to Delon Williams, David Gillies and Spencer Allen. Two Star badges were awarded to Steven Edwards and
Orleen Folstrom.

Dallin Nalder qualified for the FFA State Farmers award during tryouts held Saturday. Others competing were Wynn Anderson and Nard Jones.

The cage team, pictured in The Idaho Enterprise, of Malad High School will be going against Preston in the opener of the Idaho 5th District basketball tournament. Members of the team are the following: Assistant Coach  Wendell Smith, Con Alder, John Evans, Brent Scott, Kevin Williams, Sam Evans, Nard Jones, Doug Miller, Coach Lane Hemming, Kelly Kent,  Greg Evans, Leslie Price,
Daryl Jones and Mike Smith. 

65 YEARS AGO (1959)

Roland T. Evans was elected president of the J. N. Ireland Co., Bankers, at a recent meeting of the board of directors. He succeeds Griff L. Jenkins. Other board members are David L. Evans and Griff L. Jenkins. James B. Jones is cashier and Lynn Elcock, assistant cashier. 

Pictured in The Idaho Enterprise are the four Malad F.F.A. members who participated in the local chapter’s public speaking contest, Bob Harris, Richard Ward, Louis Dredge and Jay Wight. Louis Dredge was named the winner and will compete in the district contest at Marsh Valley on March 2.

The “Dracula Drag” Friday was a big success. The basketball team tried extra hard to win their game so Mr. Leishman would let them go to the dance. Cheryl Eliason, Diane Gleed, Everett Wharton and Brent Williams won the scavenger hunt and were crowned “Dracula for a Day”.

Two seniors at Malad High School have reached the finals of the 1958-59 National Merit Scholarship Program and have been awarded Certificates of Merit, according to Principal J.S. Halliday. Stephanie Allen and DeLell Evans have received the certificates, which attest to their high academic promise. 

75 YEARS AGO (1949)

The 97th annual observance of St. David’s Day by the Welsh people of Utah and Idaho will be conducted March 1 at 7 p.m. with a banquet and program in the Newhouse Hotel under the auspices of the Welsh Cambrian Association, to which the people of Malad Valley are cordially invited. Musical selections will be presented by Sam G. Davis, basso, and Nansl Maddock Cox, soprano, and the Malad mixed quartette, directed by DeVona Mifflin Peterson, will present three selections, “Hen Wladfy Nhadan”, “Clychan Aberdfli” and the “Mochyn Dee”.

85 YEARS AGO (1939)

Malad’s first Winter Carnival drew a large crowd Wednesday afternoon. It was sponsored by the Malad Lions Club, the Chamber of Commerce and the American Legion Post. Howard Andrews, carnival originator, conducted the activities. In ski jumping, Vance Vaughan took first place; T. D. Jones, second. First and second place winners in the boys’ slalom event were Martin Goddard and Lon Corbridge. Mrs. Marion Kerns won first place in the women’s slalom and Miss Jean Jones was second.

The Earnest W. Jones Post of the American Legion will sponsor a fight card March 3. Committee in charge of the event includes W.D. Clark, B.B. Jones, Henry T. Jones and L.O. Daniels. There will be 40 rounds of boxing at the gym and among the participating boxers will be Monte Thomas, Doyle Williams, Max Thomas and Lyle Thomas.

90 YEARS AGO (1934)

During the months of November, December and January, the following supplies were received from the federal government by the Oneida Relief Committee: One carload of coal, 4,250 pounds of flour, 5,000 pounds salt pork, 4,000 pounds smoked pork, 20 cases eggs, 1,800 pounds butter, 1,300 pounds fresh beef. These supplies were distributed to between 105 and 110 families in the county.