5 YEARS AGO (2018)

Local contestants compete in National High School Finals Rodeo held July 15 -21 in Rock Springs, Wy. Tom Simpson finished 76th in the tie down roping. Cody Weeks finished 28th in the saddle bronc competition. Texie Buttars finished in 3rd place in the reined cow horse competition. Jacie Steed finished 78th in barrel racing.

Austin Nalder a Freshman at Malad High School competed against some of the best wrestlers in the nation recently. Nalder was invited to participate in this national event as part of Team Idaho. He is coached by Devin Morrison

Malad holds the 60th annual Little League tournament. The tournament is the longest consecutively running tournament in Idaho.

10 YEARS AGO (2013)

On Saturday, July 20, children ages 4 to 15 years old attended a non-denominational Vacation Bible School at the Malad Presbyterian Church titled "God is my Shepherd." After opening session, the kids participated in songs and prayer then were dismissed into classes. From there they participated in outdoor games and ate lunch provided by Scott Treasure and Ken Kidd. The after \noon wrapped up with the kids’ doing crafts.

The Malad All-Star Major League and Minor League Baseball teams finished with second place trophies at the annual Bear Lake Invitatio0nal Baseball Tournament held July 19 and 20.

15 YEARS AGO (2008)

Despite some unpredictable weather, Malad Girl Scout Troops 1049 and 434 enjoyed a three-day, two-night camping experience at Power House Campground at the beginning of Summer. Participating in the camp were: Shauna Mattox, Courtney Brees, Mackinzey Stroud, Liccy Bernal, Faith Chelette, Jennifer Chelette, Cheyenne Mattox, Anny Bernal, Nicole Lamb, Leisa Lamb, Katrina DeLong, Stephanie Oliverson, Rachelle Oliverson, Bree Moon, Maegan Chelette, and Laura Dickerson.

Class of 1963 holds their 45th class reunion. Pictured in the Idaho Enterprise, there were 29 classmates and their spouses in attendance with some coming from as far away as Oregon, California and Texas.

Also pictured in The Idaho Enterprise, The Malad High School Dragonettes participated in the Basic Dance Training Camp held in Ogden. At this camp, each team had a sister team. Malad was paired with Jackson Hole. Coach Green said "it was a lot of fun for the two teams to spend a week cheering for each other. They share the same school colors. " The team consisted of Shayla Winder, Taleesha Willie, Rachel Kent, Kayle Thomas, Cali Bishop, Paige Moeller, Beth Blaisdell and Hope Murray.

20 YEARS AGO (2003)

Cheryle Shepherd was re-elected Vice Chairman. She is shown being sworn in for her third term for the Zone 2 position by Carla Williams.

The Minor League All-Star team took first at the Salmon Tournament The team consisted of Cody Hess, Bubba Crump, Tyler Ogden, Holden Price, Brody Hubbard, Gunnar Call, Jeremy Jensen, Tyrell Hubbard, Chris Hess, Bracken Gibbs, Skyler Thorpe, Jeremy McClellan, coached By Doyle Williams, Tony Gibbs and Ivan Jensen.

Local firefighters held 1st Annual BLM/Forest Service Quinthalon. "Fighting fire is a harsh, strenuous job, and physical conditioning plays a major part in our being prepared to handle it," says fire fighter Jeff Hill. Every morning that they're not fighting a fire, the 17 firefighters stationed here in Malad participate in rigorous exercise. To make it more fun, they devise various games and competitions, taking into consideration individual strengths and backgrounds the different members have.

25 YEARS AGO (1998)

Grand Marshalls of the Samaria Parade were named. Ralph Hughes, oldest man still living in Samaria, Edith Evans, oldest woman still living in Samaria, and John Roderick, oldest person who was born in Samaria.

Redfield grant awarded Oneida County Hospital for blood analysis machine. Once again, the Nell J. Redfield Foundation has come to the rescue, awarding the hospital $7,067 in the name of Betty Alyce Jones for purchase of a IRMASL 2000 Blood Analysis System. 

American War M others announce plans to dissolve the Malad Chapter. The decision was reached in a recent meeting. With the passing of time, members concluded it is no longer possible for them to carry on as they have in the past. They have distributed their belongings to the Malad Pioneer Museum and to the American Legion and Auxiliary. An organ, which was donated to the War Mothers by Mrs. Jed Jones Sr., was returned to members of her family.

30 YEARS AGO (1993)

The LaGrande Aqua-Plunge Committee received word that the Nell J Redfield Foundation had awarded them a $50,000 grant for restoration of the swimming pool.  Aqua-Plunge chairman Elaine Bohn said, “word of the grant is great news.  And it’s large enough to allow us to do the things we need to do to do a good job.”  The pool will receive a new lining, new decking, and be replumbed with new pipes.  “It will be almost like a new pool,” Bohn said.  The construction and repair was just awaiting clearance from the DEQ before moving forward, at press time.

A collection of old glass bottles was recently created for the window.  The bottles, which were contributed by Dale and Marge Christiansen, include a range of medical and soda bottles, such as Rawleigh’s Ointment, Gordon’s Compound, Dr. Kline’s Epileptic Remedy, and a Japanese Coca-Cola bottle.  The museum also recently installed a donated Kodiak bear skin, donated by Ralph Hadfield.  The bear was shot by Raplh’s brother Art on a hunting trip to Alaska in the 1950s.  The skin had hung on the wall of Art’s business, until it was given to Ralph.

The Malad Ranger District and Summit campground received a total of $32,000 for improvements to the campground at the Summit.  The new camp units will be built, and the restroom facilities will be upgraded.  “Use has increased over the past few years, and is expected to continue upward,” said Ranger Rick Brazell.  Future plans for a nature trail and amphitheater were also being considered at the time. 

35 YEARS AGO (1988)

Government agencies in Malad met to discuss monetary losses due to drought conditions.  It was estimated by those in attendance that at least 70 percent of dryland crops in the county would be a total loss as a result of drought.  Eighty percent of Oneida’s cropland is dryland.  Spring barley and wheat crops are a total loss, and winter wheat totals were predicted to be at around half of their normal levels.  Several emergency loan and fund programs have been established to aid farmers in the valley suffering drought losses.

The Malad Stake celebrated its 100 year anniversary on July 21 and 23.  After a year of careful planning, the event was a huge success that drew in over 3,000 people.  After a flag raising by Troop 455 of the Fifth ward, and a prayer by High Councilman Charles Owen Ward, the day’s activities began in earnest.  Breakfast was fed to approximately 1,300 people, after which a Centennial Parade, organized by Mike and Danece Hess, saw over 60 floats go through town.   Descendants of past stake presidents were on hand to represent their forebears, in addition to other noted guests, including Diane and Marvin Pett, Hubert Gleed, Loraine Blaisdell, Jane Ann Ward, Carol Eliason, and Colen Sweeten.  A lunch, performances and readings filled the afternoon, and the night ended with a street dance.  Sunday services were massive, and recorded the largest crowd ever in the valley for a church function.

Carol Eliason was named District I’s Farm Bureau Farm Wife.  She will represent the district at the Farm Bureau State Convention in Moscow.  Carol’s daughters Donette Ringle, Debbie Munns, Judy Bush, and daughter in law Christie Eliason were on hand to see her receive the honor.  Carol and her husband Don have ranched in Holbrook for over forty years, and were recently joined by their sons Ken and Ron.  

40 YEARS AGO (1983)

150 gallons of white paint and four new sky blue signs were recently added to Idaho Milling and Grain, which part-owner and executive vice-president Kelly Phillips says is “the only industrial flour mill in Idaho.”  Del Tuttle did the patching, Larry Oja did the paint job, Christine Oja designed the signs, the St. Johns Boy Scout Troop painted the signs, and Robert Phillips installed them.  Other recent improvements to the mill have also been made, including the replacement of wooden floors and loading docks with concrete, new wiring, and the remodelling of offices and restrooms.  

The Malad City Council passed an ordinance prohibiting parking on private property.  Ordinance 338 provides for a $300 fine and/or a jail sentence for the misdemeanor of parking on private property or malicious injury to property.  It also provides for the removal of any vehicle found to be parked in such a situation.  The ordinance was initiated by complaints from local business owners, who have experienced property damage and inconvenience from after hours parking on their property.  

50 YEARS AGO (1973)

Two Malad 4-Hers visited Japan recently under the 4-H exchange program.  Chad and Debra Daniels stayed at the home of Mari Muto and her family.  Muto spent several weeks in Malad last summer with Mr. and Mrs. Joe Daniels and family.  Mari’s father teaches English at Naoya high school, and has planned a number of activities for the Daniels kids in Japan.  The two were joined by 4-H members from Franklin and Bannock counties on the plane trip through Anchorage to Tokyo.  The program is designed to foster friendship and understanding between the cultures.

The Sidewalk Sale Crazee Daze event is set for early August in Malad, returning from a successful outing last year.  Earl Hess, chairman of the event, announced that the Malad Chamber of Commerce was looking forward to another busy and exciting weekend of sales and fun in downtown Malad.

Construction on a rest area on Malad Summit is set to begin in early August, with Dan Jensen of Downey having been awarded the contract for the facility.  Just over the Oenida-Bannock boundary on the southbound I-15 lanes of traffic, the rest area will sit on 10 acres, and will include restrooms, picnic arbors, walkways, and landscaping.  A well was previously drilled in the area during the construction of the interstate.  Northbound lanes will be served by a similar, but larger, rest area in the Cherry Creek area.

60 YEARS AGO (1963)

The Lions Club announced the opening of the Malad Swimming Pool this week.  After nearly four years of planning and ten months of construction, the community swimming pool will officially be opening on July 25.  Once the pool is open, Red Cross swimming classes will occupy the pool until 1 p.m., and afterwards it will be open to the general public.  Bill Thorpe, temporary manager, has announced the following pricing: 50 cents for ages 17 or older, 35 cents for kids 11 to 16, and 25 cents for those 10 and under.  Although towels, suits, and other equipment will eventually be made available to patrons, at present visitors will need to provide their own.  Lifeguards will be on duty at all times during the pool’s open hours.  

The Malad Stake MIA, under the direction of stake and ward leaders and directors, will present the annual road shows Tuesday and Wednesday.  The shows will take place at the Malad Stake Building, Cherry Creek Ward, and Portage Ward.  The public is cordially invited to attend the event.

Drivers’ Training student Alan R. Isaacson advised Malad residents to check their vehicles for safety issues in order to increase safety on the county’s roadways.  Broken taillights, headlights, and turn signals should be repaired and brakes should be checked to ensure proper functioning.  Isaacson mentioned that such safety checks have resulted in fewer accidents in places where they have routinely been conducted.