5 YEARS AGO (2018)

The seniors are rocking it at Malad High School! Another senior, Kallee Warren, has been named as Student of the Week for the week of Feb. 5

Many people know that Kallee is an expert horsewoman and loves to rodeo. Something she would like to cross off her bucket list is to qualify for the NFR. Her favorite extracurricular activities include rodeo, soccer and dance.

At Malad High School, her favorite class is government and she loves all of the people at the school. Kallee was born and raised in Malad and as a disclosure of something that no one knows about her says that she has a massive crush on Codey Weeks!

A favorite class for Kallee is government. She is looking forward to graduating from college in the next five to ten years. She plans to attend college in Gillette, Wyoming.

Her advice to fellow students at MHS – "Don't procrastinate!"

The senior members of the Malad High School Pep Band and Swing Choir were honored on Friday, February 2, at half time of the final home game for the Malad High School boys' basketball team.

Those honored were Bradley Stanton with his mother Laura Stanton Madrano, Kaylee Origer with parents Pat and Laurel Origer, and Tamen Whipple with parents Travis and Donna Whipple. Also honored but unable to attend that night was Emily Corbett, the daughter of Michael and Jamy Corbett.

The Pep Band is busy playing for the upcoming district basketball events for both the boys and girls. Members of the Swing Choir have been able to sing the National Anthem at several sporting events this year. Both groups are busy preparing for their upcoming concert to be held later this spring.

Soda Springs Republican Senator Mark Harris was awarded an honorary state Future Farmers of America Association (FFA) degree at the annual FFA Day on the Hill gathering. Senator Harris was recognized for his work to support agricultural education in Idaho. The honorary state degree is the highest recognition the association gives to non-members.

"It means so much to me to be recognized by the FFA," said Senator Harris. "As a rancher and father, I know the values and leadership skills that are instilled in children when they are exposed to agriculture and programs like the FFA. I will continue to work hard to ensure the next generation sees the opportunities agriculture can provide and understands the impact it has on our state."

Senator Harris serves on the Senate Agricultural Affairs, Health and Welfare and Transportation Committees. He has been an advocate for legislation that benefits Idaho's ranchers and farmers. During the 2017 session, he carried SB 1111. The bill easily passed allowing thousands of Idaho ranchers to file for in-stream water rights on federal lands.

Outside of his legislative responsibilities, he dedicates much of his time to advance agriculture in Idaho. He is a former board member for the Idaho Farm Bureau, Idaho Cattle Association and former chair of the Idaho Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers Committee.

Across Idaho more than 4,500 students are members of FFA. One of Senator Harris' sons is active in the Soda Springs chapter. The association is designed to help students develop leadership skills for personal and professional growth and help to strengthen the country's agricultural industry.

Senator Harris is the Senator for District 32, which includes Oneida County.

10 YEARS AGO (2013)

Oneida County Hospital kicked off February wearing red and joined the American Heart Association’s fight against heart disease by holding “Wear Red Day”. They will also be wearing red pins and red throughout the whole month of February to draw awareness to this health issue.

This month “Good Deeds Done Daily” recipient is Richard Allen. He makes himself available to everyone, going the extra mile, before, during and after hours. He is on call 24/7 for the Allen Drug Store as well as the hospital and the patients there.

Capt’n Jack, Malad’s resident “Groundhog”, really tried to predict an early spring for Oneida County residents. Apparently it is not fair for Punxsutawney Phil, or any other groundhog, to just avoid seeing his shadow, Capt’n Jack spent the day Saturday visiting several businesses and public places waiting to see if the sun came out and unfortunately for Malad residents, it did!

Earning second at a recent stunt group competition were Malad High School cheerleaders Cassidy Stewart, Heidi Hannah, Bailey Hill, Katie Neal and Samantha Evans. 

15 YEARS AGO (2008)

A Pocatello Regional Transit Bus is now running in Oneida County, according to Pocatello Regional Transit director Ron Binggeli.

The Oneida County Commissioners gave their stamp of approval to a mutual aid agreement between Oneida County and Snowville, Utah, emergency medical technicians (EMTs).

Doug Thorpe, foreman with the State Transportation Dept. crew, said that it took all his trucks and personnel just to keep Interstate 15 passable after the huge winter storm struck February 2. Thorpe said he had to close both Highway 36 and 38 because of the blowing and drifting that was occurring and that wasn’t very popular with a few residents trying to get home.

The Malad High School Business Professionals of American (BPA) had several members qualify for the Idaho State BPA Competitions. Pictured in The Idaho Enterprise are several Malad High School members: Tamra Hubbard, Tori Hill, Mary Anderson, Ty Price, Aaron Griffiths, Daniele Williams, Kiersten Cordingly, Braxton Hess, Ryan Hannah, Zack Hoyt, Kayden Estep, Tristan Boyce, Kody McKinley, Jordan Beckmann and Derek Ward.

25 YEARS AGO (1998)

Oneida County youths who have had some problems at school are enjoying one-to-one attention from some concerned citizens who give an hour a week to spend time with a child – just to show they care. The Oneida Mentoring program has helped over 30 young people in the last two-and-a-half years to improve their self esteem, overcome behavior problems, do better in school, and have better relationships with their family, teachers and friends. Besides that, they have fun!

Nearly every ward in the Malad LDS Stake underwent leadership changes Sunday, reflective of the realignment of boundaries that took place January 24. Under the direction of the Malad Stake Presidency, two new bishoprics were sustained, to lead the two Wards that were created – Malad 6th and St. John 2nd. Marvin Pett was called to be Bishop of the 6th Ward, with Larry Thomas as first counselor and Jeff Richins as second counselor. Ferris Hess was called as Executive Secretary, Gerald Williams as Ward Clerk, Jeffrey Stevens as Financial Clerk and Don Hubbard as Membership Clerk. In the St. John 2nd Ward, Vern Bastian was made Bishop, with Garry Hess and Kim Hess as counselors; Ken Timothy became Ward Clerk, Joe Barnes Financial Clerk, and Gordon Williams Executive Secretary.

35 YEARS AGO (1988)

Nine-year-old Jared Robbins, son of Rex and Sarah Robbins, received the prestigious “Cub Scout Youth Representative of the Year” award. Jared is a member of Pack 444, Second Ward, where Linda Wight is his Den Leader. He has earned his Bobcat and Wolf badges and his five Arrow Points to accompany his Wolf. 

Newly installed officers of the Oneida County Search and Rescue are the following: Commander Ceylon Reeder, First Vice Commander Brad Hess, Second Vice Commander Rodney Struhs, Quarter Master/Treasurer Rodney Moon and Secretary, Ken Wharton.

Clark David Corbridge and Kathleen Fredrickson, both former residents of Malad, were among the 1,333 graduates from Brigham Young University. Corbridge was awarded a Master of Science Degree in Administrative Management and Fredrickson received a Bachelors Degree in Elementary Education.

45 YEARS AGO (1978)

Amy Thompson and Jay Tinkle arrived in Oneida last week manned with the volatile weapon, enthusiasm. They are now busy arranging housing for the 80 cast members scheduled to arrive next week for the upcoming, “Up With People” concert, at the Malad School Auditorium. Sponsored by The Idaho Enterprise. All sponsors’ proceeds are ear-tagged for the Malad High School athletic fund.

Wrapping up 30 years of service with General Mills, Malad grain agent, Neil Thorpe unofficially retired last week turning over the elevator keys to grandson-in-law, Rick VanBebber. Neil is now taking eight months banked sick leave accumulated over three decades. His retirement will become official October 1.

Two Malad High School girls were chosen this week to participate in Idaho All-State Chorus to be held at the College of Southern Idaho, Twin Falls. Ann Ward and Linda Jaussi were chosen along with about 200 other Idaho High School vocalists by submitting a taped audition.

With the luncheon table laden with mounds of curly lariat fries, hamburgers and frosty cool milkshakes, winners of the Malad Elementary January reading contest were treated to lunch by Principal Phil Gillies, Dave Cowlishaw and reading instructor Ila Elcock. Winners were Todd Mills, Tamber Esplin, Shelly Tubbs, Monty Henry, Gia Thorpe, Stephanie Jones, Laree Jensen, Travis Palmer, Lonnie Ward, Angela Jensen, George Freidenberger, Shaundel Thomas and Wyoma Henry. 

55 YEARS AGO (1968)

Joe Burrie, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jay Burrie, left Tuesday for Fort Lenardwood, Missouri, for a six months training course with the National Guard.

Janet Corbridge is the recipient of the Betty Crocker Homemaker of Tomorrow award at Malad High School.

Miss Anne Hargrave has accepted her selection as a contestant in the Miss Pocatello World Beauty Pageant by national staff members of Miss World Pageant.

Crowther Brothers Milling Company has signed another contract to supply two million pounds of flour to the U.S. Armed Forces in South East Asia and Vietnam. In addition to the regular mill workers, some 24 women have been employed to fill the contract during the next couple of months.

Candidate for “Cherry Blossom Queen” in Washington, D.C. this year is Miss DayOnna Bowen, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ren Ray Bowen of Malad. Miss Bowen is employed in the Washington office of Congressman George Hansen.

60 YEARS AGO (1963)

The American Legion Building, Velda Jene Beauty Shop, New Star Theatre, the basement of the First National Bank Building, Malad Post Office and The Idaho Enterprise office were all entered by burglars late Saturday night or early Sunday morning. Apparently only interested in stealing money, the thieves took $40 from a cash drawer at the Enterprise office but found no money in the other buildings where they caused damage by scattering records and papers around. Several windows were also broken and holes punched in walls or partitions of buildings they entered. Oneida County and Malad city officers are investigating and are now questioning four Pocatello suspects.

Elder Gary Bernard Parry, son of Wilford E. Parry and the late Mary Hughes Parry, will be honored at a missionary testimonial at the Malad Third Ward. Elder Parry will serve in the LDS Scottish Mission with headquarters at Renfrew, Scotland. He will enter the mission home on February 18.

Miss Ruth Ann Marble, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bert O. Marble, attended a Future Homemakers of America executive meeting in Boise during the past week.

70 YEARS AGO (1953)

There were 15 Malad High School students who made straight A grades in all their subjects during the past semester. Comprising the group are Val Hess, BarDee Jones, Doneal Thompson, Howard Jones, Bob Evans, Karen Hartley, Lois Vaughan, Shirley Atkinson, Emogene Smith, Stanley Dorius, Anna Lou Call, Chloe Ann Price, Connie Thomas, Garth Sweeten and Merrill Probst.

Three Oneida County selectees for the February call left for Fort Douglas, Utah from where they will leave for training camps. They are Wells Willie, Gerald Richards and Jerold Tippits.

Larry Budge, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Budge, left for Salt Lake City where he will spend a week at the training school prior to leaving February 11 for the West Central LDS mission field.

75 YEARS AGO (1948)

Coach Earl Johnson’s Malad Dragons established themselves as strong contenders for Idaho’s Fifth District Basketball Championship Friday night when they won a 36 – 28 victory over the Pocatello Indians, defending champs.

Governor C. A. Robins Tuesday proclaimed February 6 – 12 as Boy Scout Week in Idaho and asked Idahoans to join with the Boy Scouts in proper observance of the occasion.  

Mrs. Myron Jones entertained a group of friends Saturday afternoon in honor of Miss Nola Christensen who will be married March 2 to Myron Jones, Jr., in the Manti, Utah Temple.

A booklet, “Biographies of Malad Valley Pioneers”, has been published by the Malad Stake Primary board. Biographies included are Janet Daniels, James E. Jones, Esther Hall James, Hugh Moon, Emma Hoskins Halford, Mary Ann Cox Walker, Mary Ann Hobbs, Taliesin Hughes, Henry Peck, Thomas Parry, Richard J. Davis, Jane Hale Hall, Nicholas Ward, Major Lot Smith, Elizabeth King Parkinson, Jane Mason Hughes, Benjamin and Agnes Williams, Ann Lewis, Robert Sweeten, Devina Elizabeth Waldron, George Welton Ward, Fred Thomas, John Morris Jones Davis, Tovey history.