5 YEARS AGO (2019)

The Oneida County Deputies met on February 12, 2019, for their first meeting of the year. Present with other members were new members Steve Coakley, Harry Sherman, Geoff Green and Garen Atkinson who will be sworn in at the next meeting along with other new members.

Deputies” President Jerry Thomas announced that two Search & Rescue Members of the Year were chosen by the Oneida County Deputies and were honored at the Search & Rescue banquet held in January and presented with plaques. They were Brayden Eliason and Jeff Francom. Search & Rescue Member of the Year for 2017, Garry Hess, was presented with
a plague.

New Bishopric for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Malad Sixth Ward includes First Counselor Tyson Daniels, Bishop Sterling Smith, Second Counselor Brad Coleman, Executive Clerk Brad Christensen, Ward Clerk Tyson Cluff and Assistant Ward Clerk
David Edlefsen.

The Malad High School Cheerleaders had a chance to shine at a national level when thy competed at the USA Spirit National Competition. this competition was held over the weekend at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California.

Competing with the Malad High School Cheerleaders were Coach Bailey Hill Waite, Ashlynn Brown, Hannah Brown, Breanna Lloyd, Savannah Poulson, Walker Olsen, Coach Jennifer Hill, Jordan Brown, Hannah Bird, Carina McCullough, Hallee Kimberling, Brenna Williams, Breelle Daniels, Sadie Giles, Abrielle Goddard and Callie Jensen.

10 YEARS AGO (2014)

Plan to celebrate St. David’s Day with the Malad Valley Welsh Society at the Oneida County Library on March 1. St. David’s Day is celebrated on March 1 in honor of the welsh patron saint Dewi Sant (St. David) who died on this date in 589 A.D.

The Malad High School National Honor Society is working on a two-part service project they believe will help many high school age students as the annual Prom is approaching. The group is organizing a dress rental “party.” The first part of the project is for people to loan the group their gowns from past years. The gowns gathered will be ‘rented’ to girls at Malad High School. The gowns will be rented for $28.00, the cost of professionally cleaning the gown after the prom. March 11 a Fashion Show, titled “Say Yes to the Prom Dress,” will begin at 6:00 p.m., with the gowns being the attire modeled. 

15 YEARS AGO (2009)

The old Oneida County Jail, which was permanently closed in 2007, was unceremoniously razed Monday by the Oneida County road crew. Metal from the building, and the fencing were salvaged. A plate cut from the iron bars bares the following script: “Patented June 6, 1878, The Pauly Jail BLD’G & M’F’G Co.,
St. Louis.”

Ten Junior girls at Malad High School are gearing up for the Malad Junior Miss Program, slated for March 7. The theme for 2010 is “Escape to Paradise.” Participating this year are the frollowing: Ashley Bercier, Sara Christiansen, Ashlen Clark, Lauren Clark, Shelby Gunter, Emma Jenkins, Janalie Jensen, Meagen Lish, Maegan Rosenhoover and Kayla Thomas.

The St. John Ward sustained a new Bishopric on February 15. Matt Tubbs is the new bishop, Dave Beck is first counselor, Scott Ray is second counselor, Steve Ward is ward clerk and Dave Andersen is the executive secretary.

The Dragons took the 2A Fifth District Wrestling Championship for the third year in a row, keeping their undefeated season alive. This year’s team included Chase Neiffenegger, D.J. Peabody, Gene Bullcreek, Dillon Allen, Devin Skidmore, Blake Harrison, Chris Hess, Justin Thibedeau, Dan Blaisdell, Levi Hollis, Paden Allen, Mike Evans, R.J. Cudney, Derek Stagner, Tallen Boyer, Nathan Eliason, Braiden Richards, Zach Starr, Coach Robert Bullcreek, Coach Dusty Skidmore and Coach RonDell Skidmore.

25 YEARS AGO (1999)

State Champion pictured in The Idaho Enterprise, Malad High School Wrestler Kade Price, proudly displays the medal he worked so hard to bring home. Kade was declared the A-3 State Champion at 145 pounds Saturday at Holt Arena in Pocatello.

The Malad Middle School took a team of seventh and eighth grade students to compete in the regional Math Counts meet held at the Idaho State University Student Union Building on February 20. Those competing on the team were Jerianne Corbridge, Rich Higley, Alexis Plowman, Lindsay Price, Ira Rice, Kaleena Showell, Aleena Stromberg and Paul Schwartz.

Dallas Thomas was awarded the top prize at the Future Farmers of America (FFA) Malad Chapter Speech Contest on February 26. 

Sarah Jones, daughter of Donna and Rodney Jones, was named to the dean’s list at Idaho State University College of Education for the 1998 fall semester. She is a senior and will graduate in May in Elementary education. 

Thirteen year-old Trevor Hess and his parents will be in Portland, Oregon, this weekend for Regional Competition in the 1999 Elks Hoop Shoot. Trevor topped the boys’ 12-13 year-old age bracket at the State Hoop Shoot in Idaho Falls. He shot 20 of 25 hoops to tie another competitor, then connected on three of five hoops to break the tie.

30 YEARS AGO (1994)

Malad High School Senior Willie Evans felt it was a real privilege to be a page during the first half of this year’s legislative session. He said it was a great experience, and he met a lot of interesting people.

Winners of the 4-H coloring contest, pictured in The Idaho Enterprise, show off their winning entries. They are Shelli Ray, 3rd grade winner; Elizabeth Crowther, 5-6 grade winner; and Julie Tubbs, 4th grade winner. Each received $15 cash from the Oneida Search & Rescue, represented by Roger Stockwell. Also pictured is Oneida Home Economist Jean Showell.

Three weeks ago, when the Scouting organization’s Grand Teton council presented its annual report to the Governor of Idaho, Malad’s Jason Corbridge was there to help. Last year the 10-year-old was chosen 1993 “Cub Scout of the Year” for the Council. The youth visited with Governor Andrus for about 30 minutes on Friday, February 11, after which he was introduced to the State House of Representatives and the State Senate.

The Malad Dragons are in Boise today preparing to meet the Fruitland Grizzlies in the opening round of the State A-3 Boys’ Basketball Tournament. Pictured in The Idaho Enterprise with their 1st place trophy after winning the District Tournament are Andrew Hamilton, Josh Atkinson, Mike Schwartz Clint Bastian, Dana Scouten, Bryson Vaughan, Coach Sheldon Vaughan, Forrest Thomas, Brandon Vaughan, Brent Keele, Tyler Jones, Derk Williams and Coach Terry Jones.

45 YEARS AGO (1979)

The U & I Inc. Garland Sugar refinery ended its 1978-79 campaign last week, ending 87 years in the sugar operation. The plant has started to lay off its permanent employees although a few will be kept on for security and maintenance. Most of the 15 or so year-round employees will be leaving along with hundreds of seasonal workers. Nobody has come forward to buy the plant, so U & I will close the refinery.

The largest chair manufacturer in the world is completing its multi-million dollar manufacturing plant in Tremonton. La-Z-Boy Chair Company, producers of the well-known recliners by the same name, is building its eighth plant on a 50-acre site northwest of Tremonton, just south
of I-80.

Students took a little break from school, or at least tried to, Monday morning in order to get a glimpse of the partial eclipse that took place about 9:15. The teachers, however, won’t have to worry about this again for a while, as the next eclipse won’t be until 2017.

55 YEARS AGO (1969)

 E. Michael Stayner, Malad, received a $50 scholarship donated by Pocatello Post 4 of the American Legion at a recent post meeting. Michael is studying law enforcement at Idaho State University’s Vocational-Technical school. He is currently a student police cadet attached to the Pocatello Police Department. 

About $25 in cash and three band instruments was taken from Malad Elementary school building Monday night or Tuesday morning. Entrance was gained through a window in the nurses’ room, Superintendent Lloyd Sorensen stated. The window in the door of the main office was broken to gain entrance there. That same night, a window was broken at the Malad LDS Stake Seminary Building and about $4 - $5 in materials was taken, according to Brent Winward, seminary principal. 

The Mud Duck Patrol from Troop 452 won the Boy Scout First Aid meet Tuesday evening, compiling a total of 116 points out of a possible 125. Members of the team were Sidney Hess, David Wharton, Eddy Thorpe, Kim Hess and Spencer Allen. 

Vern Bastian, a member of the Ricks College rodeo team, is tied at 170 points with Phillip Munden of Silla Rosa College for the individual scorer. Vern, a calf roper, uses “Double Three Bars” considered to be one of the best roping horses in the area.

65 YEARS AGO (1959)

The 10th annual Miss Malad City Pageant will be held Saturday evening, March 28th, in the school auditorium, Veryl Henrie, committee chairman, announced this week. To date seven girls have entered the contest and they are Carla Anderson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Willard Anderson; Karen Thorpe, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Thorpe; Keren Jones, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dan O. Jones; Judy E. Jones, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Earl H. Jones; Marilyn Tew, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Tew; Carole Ward, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Delton Ward and Bonnie Williams, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John H. Williams.

Members of the Malad High School Wrestling team are pictured in The Idaho Enterprise. Members include Brent Smith, manager; Stanley Carter, Clyde John, Tommy Williams, Brent Bastian, Dennis Williams, manager; AJay Jones, coach; Andrew Anderson, Terry Madsen, Tommy Davis, Niel Hughes, Sherman Mansfield, David Robbins, Alden Neal, Dennis Brown, Sid Showell, Merlin Deschamps, Lowell Hubbard, Bill Turner, Elden Nielsen, Ken Goddard, Bert Smith, Ned Lewis, H.B. Hess, Joel Williams, David Edwards, not pictured Gary Thomas.

LaMonte Thomas, EM/2, son of Mr. and Mrs. Morris Thomas, Jr., left Monday for San Diego, California after spending five days here. 

Darrell Lewis will operate the OK Rubber Welders shop in Tremonton, recently leased by Gordon Griffiths, owner and operator of the Malad OK Tire Shop. 

75 YEARS AGO (1949)

Robert D. Swenson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Royal Swenson, is one of the many men from Idaho who are helping “Vittles” to beat the ground blockade of Berlin. Pfc. Swenson is a radio mechanic for Airways and Air Communication Service, better known as AACS at the important terminal of “Vittles”. Swenson’s organization, AACS, provides the United States Air Force with navigational aids and ground-to-plane communications wherever they are required around the world.

Pictured in The Idaho Enterprise is the Malad High School basketball team. Members include Coach Ralph Crowton, Garry Daniels, Ray Lewis, John D. Tovey, Darrell Hess, Frank Evans, manager; Dale Daniels, DeVerl Mills, Jerry Harding, Jay Guy Gleed, Jr., Sherrel Williams, Sammy Clark, Neil Griffiths, Larry Kent, Bob Harrison, Gene Caldwell and Donald Clark.

85 YEARS AGO (1939) 

Darrell Swartz was met in Salt Lake City by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. B. G. Swartz, and Mr. and Mrs. Walter Swartz. He had completed a mission for the LDS church in the
western states.

Dr. O. H. Mabey and Dr. V. P. Garst contributed an X-ray unit to the Science club for use in their experiments.

Max Smith, Holbrook, headlined 40 rounds of boxing at the high school gym Friday.

95 YEARS AGO (1929)

Miss Arvilla Hughes, representing Malad, placed second in the district division of the International Oratorical contest held at Pocatello Friday evening. 

Joe D. Wood, state highway commissioner, who has just completed an inspection of the state highways of the southern part of Idaho, makes the statement that the winter’s storms and melting snow will cause $300,000 worth of damage to the highways.

105 YEARS AGO (1919)

Wilford Parry returned home this week from Ft. Logan, Colorado where he had been mustered out.

Twenty-five cases of influenza were reported in the Black Pine area, resulting in closed schools and postponed public gatherings. County Physician D. C. Ray reported no cases in Malad City, and only a few in the valley.

The wheat guarantee bill, carrying an appropriation of one billion dollars, authorized President Wilson to use or create agencies to buy the farmers’ 1918 and 1919 wheat crops at guaranteed prices.