5 YEARS AGO (2019)

Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints attending General conference in Salt Lake City, and those watching on television or listening on their radio during the Saturday afternoon session sustaining of church officers, were excited and happy to hear the name “Michael J. Hess” announced as one of 55 new area seventies for Dallin H. Oaks, first counselor to Church Prophet and President Russell M Nelson.

Local producer Aysha Maddox spoke at the annual Women in agriculture luncheon sponsored by the Farm Service Agency. This was the ninth annual event, where Oneida County women are invited to hear about innovative farming that involves women and about programs offered by Farm Service Agency (FSA) and National Resources Conservation Service (NRCS).

In celebration of her 90th birthday, Cherril Anderson’s eight children (Karen Hockett, Cherie Anderson, Dan Anderson, Patricia Showell, Sandra Jensen, Lew Anderson, Jocie Reel) and their spouses went on a 7-night, adventure filled cruise to Honduras and Mexico. Family members traveled from Idaho, Georgia, Montana and Utah to set sail from Galveston, Texas.

The first stop was Roatan Honduras where Cherril got her wish – Zip Lining through the jungle. The ride, including 14 towers, was exhilarating, to say the least, and Cherril squealed with delight all the way down
the mountain.

The Malad High School Chapter of the FCCLA (Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America) participated recently in the 2019 Idaho State FCCLA Convention, held in Boise, Wednesday through Saturday, April 3 - 6.

Those attending were Whitney Palmer, Sierra Hooste, Kristle Jensen, Holli Talbot, Hallie Haycock, Rebekah Smith, Sarah Held, Gabe Bingham, Kodee Ward, Emilee Martin, Carson Palmer, Nate Bingham, Colton Ihler and Eli Mathews.

10 YEARS AGO (2014)

The Oneida County Hall of Fame is proud to announce the inductees for 2014. Dr. O. H. Mabey will be honored for public service, including his many years as a medical doctor in Malad and Dr. Jeane Jones will be honored for philanthropy and public service. 

Randy Willie will be discussing the writing and publishing process at a book signing hosted by the Oneida County Library. Willie recently had his book, “Heavy Metal,” published. 

Pictured in The Idaho Enterprise, Gary Fesler shows off a moose he carved out of solid walnut. The antlers are carved out of ash and the antler that the moose is mounted on is real. This particular piece took him over 45 hours as he had to carve the hairs individually. “I have carved many a grizzly bear in my day.” Wildlife is his favorite subject but he also has many portraits of famous, old west characters, such as Wild Bill Hickok and a young Jim Bridger. 

Malad High School students participating in classes that teach cooking helped with the Evening of the Arts recently, creating the refreshments. Students helping with this service included the following: Emma Sands, Rose Bullcreek, Alex Ward, Lindsay Tubbs, Kelton Christensen, Chase Davis, Bailey Wise, Cecilia Cervantes, Nicole Tavoian, Jayse Garrett, Justin Ferguson, Kallie Thomas, Brooklyn Coburn, Jason Jensen, Mikell Daniels and Zack Jeppsen.

15 YEARS AGO (2009)

The Oneida County Hall of Fame Committee (OCHFC) is about ready to announce the first recipients of an award they hope to see continue far into the future. Established to bring recognition to Oneida County graduates and residents who have had an impact on local, state, national or world communities, the OCHFC was organized after numerous requests were made to the Oneida School Board by various community members. Members of the Committee and their assignments are: Dave Anderson, chairman; Curtis Hoskins, vice chairman; Jean Thomas, secretary; Darl Gleed, Maurine Corbridge, Dotty Evanson, fund raising; Irene Alder, publicity; Kathleen Atkinson, Spence Horsley; awards.

Malad High School’s Art Department had two students selected as Honorable Mentions in the 18th Annual University of Idaho Department of Art and Design Annual High School Art Exhibition. Josh Wray and Meagen Lish were each named as honorable Mentions in the contest.

Pictured in The Idaho Enterprise is the Malad Parliamentary Procedure team as they get ready for the state competitions. This team includes the following: Kathy Evans, Paige Daniels, Elsie Thomas, Karissa Barnes, Zack Hoyt and Tyler Ogden.

25 YEARS AGO (1999)

Four delegates were recently selected to attend the 1999 Idaho Girls State – Marianne Kent, Kim Kennedy, Shirlee Jones and Melissa Tubbs. In addition, four were named as alternates – Karalee Waldron, Krischell Hess, Christy Moss and Jaimie Stokes. This year’s Idaho Girls State is slated for the weeks of June 13-19 at Northwest Nazarene College
in Nampa. 

JoAnn Harrison Ward, well-known cowgirl poet from Arbon Valley and Malad Valley native, delighted the Trails End Cowbelles at their spring luncheon at Café Malad. JoAnn based her tales on true stories (just a little rearranged, according to JoAnn).

Trent Buehler has been chosen to represent Malad High School at the 1999 Idaho Hugh O’Brien Youth Leadership Conference. The conference will be held June 10-13 at Boise State University.

Oneida Sheriff’s Deputy Carl Nieffenegger graduated from the Idaho Peace Officers Training Academy (P.O.S.T.), located at Meridian. 

Mindy Gilgen and Steve deLeon have been chosen as Co-Students of the Month at Malad High School 
for March.

30 YEARS AGO (1994)

A new group of born-again believers from the Malad area have joined together to form Victory Baptist Church, affiliated with the Southern Baptist Convention. The first worship service was celebrated on Easter Sunday. Pastor Doug Robinson from the First Southern Baptist Church of Soda Springs will serve as
interim pastor. 

New cheerleaders to lead cheers for the 94-95 school year were elected last week at Malad High School and they are: Shenell Madsen, Angie Willie, Andria Bunker, Shellise Sweeten, Shawnta Sweeten, Amy Blaisdell, Brooks Bastian and as Mascot, Crystal Ludlow.

The local unit of the American Legion Auxiliary, Post 65, has named four delegates to the 1994 American Legion sponsored Girls’ State. Angie Willie, Tyra Burnett, Allison Buehler and Jenny Hawkins were selected from among a number of applications. The 48th Annual Syringa Girls’ State will be held on the campus of Northwest Nazarene College in Nampa the week of June 12-18.

The world’s largest Easter Bunny, at Thomas Foodtown, was won in a random drawing April 2nd by Thomas Tubbs, son of Rod and Gloria Tubbs. The 6th grader at Malad Elementary School said he’s been trying to win the huge bunny, filled with games and prizes, for the last two years. This time he hit the jackpot. Grocery shoppers at Thomas Foodtown filled out tickets for the drawing every time they made purchases, up until April 2.

45 YEARS AGO (1979)

Four from Malad were honored last week during the Idaho State Future Farmers of America Convention held at Idaho Falls’ Bonneville High School. Earning State Farmer Degrees were Malad Chapter members Alan Evans, Jeff Semrad and Leslie Ann John. Malad Chapter advisor Kent Scott was presented a plaque and the Honorary State Farmer Degree in recognition of his outstanding service. Scott has served as Malad Chapter advisor for twelve years.

James E. Hicks, a veteran of the electric utility industry for some 26 years, took over duties Monday as Utah Power and Light Company’s Malad District representative. He succeeds Dan Perkins who is retiring for medical reasons after 35 years with the firm. Perkins was transferred to Malad 16 years ago after completing 22 years in the Preston and Smithfield District.

Having completed a six-week training course, many local artists are displaying their paintings at the Art Exhibit being sponsored by the J.N. Ireland Bank. Exhibiting their artwork are Lyn Goodenough, Jeanne Jenkins, Irene Alder, Pearl Jones, Cheryl Marshall, Wilda Illum, Cherril Anderson, Evelyn Harrison, Beth Sweeten, Martha Maag and Bernice Buttars.

Eight MHS students qualified for State Speech Festival on the basis of their presentations at District Speech Festival in Pocatello. They are: Leslie Willie, Janice Sigler, Tammy Christensen, Trudy Williams, Leslie John, Scott Gleed, Mike Miller and
Teresa Tracy.

55 YEARS AGO (1969)

Nine Malad High School juniors have been selected to attend the annual Boys’ and Girls’ State of the American Legion and Auxiliary. Named to attend the Syringa Girls’ State at Nampa College of the Nazarene were Judy Eliason, Julie Ann Jones and Nola Thomas. Delegates to Boys’ State at Boise State College are Daryl D. Jones, Nard Jones, Perry Madson, Elbert Sweeten, Nard Jones, Eric Thomas and
Lewis Williams.

“Portrait of My Love” is the theme of the Junior Prom at Malad High School, which, will be held April 3rd, in the MHS Gym. The Keith Jensen Orchestra will provide music.

The Blu Moss, a local musical group, accompanied the Marsh Valley Eaglettes drill team at the 12th annual Intermountain Marching Tourney held at Idaho Falls. Thirty-two schools from the intermountain area competed. Members of the Blu Moss are Kim Crowther, Stanley Palmer, Kelly Edwards and Bill Henrie.

Mark Ipsen of Malad was elected by a State FFA sifting committee to serve as sentinel for the State of Idaho during 1969-70. Mark has served as sentinel, treasurer and president of the Malad chapter. He received his State Farmer Degree during his junior year. This year he has served as president of the FFA’s Southeastern Idaho District. Among other accomplishments, he was high point man in the soils contest here and second in the livestock-judging contest
at Logan.

65 YEARS AGO (1959)

With nearly perfect four-year averages, Gordon Lewis and Stephanie Allen were named valedictorian and salutatorian of the Malad High School 1959 graduating class this week. Gordon’s average was 3.98 of a possible four points and Stephanie’s average was 3.97. In the upper 10 percent of the class scholastically were DeLell Evans, 3.94; Lorna Willie, 3.93; Judy Hughes, 3.91; Lynda Willie, 3.90 and Paul Evans, 3.88.

Miss Keren Jones, petite, brown-eyed college freshman, is Miss Malad City of 1959. She won her title at the 10th Annual Miss Malad city pageant, sponsored by the Malad Lions Club. Miss Karen Thorpe was named first runner up; Miss Judy Jones second runner up and Miss Carole Ward was chosen by the contestants as Miss Congeniality.

Jim Hill, former Malad High School athlete now attending Snow College at Ephraim, Utah, was runner-up in the 165-lb. class of the International AAU boxing tournament held at Salt Lake City this week and was also named the tourney’s outstanding fighter.

75 YEARS AGO (1949)

Partial recovery of stolen goods by a gang operating in Idaho, Utah, California, Montana, Nevada and Wyoming has been made, according to Sheriff John A. Evans. Five men from Utah and Wyoming were arrested in Ogden recently and admitted the wide spread operations over a period of several months. Taken in Oneida County were a motor scooter, saddles, guns, beef, car accessories and tools. Those reporting the thefts to the sheriff’s office were Dale Vaughn, Lynn Alder, Moyle Facer, Jess Hunsaker, Reed Madsen, Edward Crowther, Tom Thorpe and L.M. Camp. Thirty-five sheriffs from counties in the five states met in Ogden two weeks ago to identify goods that had not been disposed of by the thieves. The men will stand trial in Utah.

85 YEARS AGO (1939) 

Mrs. Lurline James of the Malad Fine Arts Club has been awarded the second prize ribbon for Idaho in the annual press and publicity contest sponsored by the New York Herald Tribune in cooperation with the General Federation of Women’s Clubs. Mrs. James’ entry was a news story on the first district convention of Women’s Clubs.

90 YEARS AGO (1934)

Box Elder Journal – Walter Peterson, formerly of Brigham City but a resident of Malad the past few years, and Marque Sharp, also of Malad, have purchased the Bert Farr and Howard Call Jewelry Store. 

The American Legion Auxiliary held its meeting Monday evening at the home of Mrs. Sophie Jones and elected the following officers: Mrs. Gladys Jones, president; Mrs. Kate Stayner, first vice president; Mrs. Gene Dalton, second vice president; Mrs. Fern Jones, secretary and treasurer; Mrs. Loretta Garrard, chaplain; Mrs. Bessie Jones, historian; Mrs. Rose Jones, sergeant-at-arms; Mrs. Laura Jones, Mrs. Sadie Jones, Mrs. Olive Salvesen, executive committee.

95 YEARS AGO (1929)

L. A. Thomas returned Monday from the Albion State Normal where he visited Malad students, Homer Williams, Dan Martin, Mary B. Evans, Anna Stocking and Jess Thomas.

Miss Arvilla Hughes, representing Malad in the International Oratorical Contest at the district Oratorical Contest at the district division, held at Pocatello Friday evening, placed second. Mr. Rich of Pocatello High School won first place and will represent the Southeastern Idaho District in the State.