5 YEARS AGO (2019)

On Tuesday, September 3, a much-awaited event finally took place – the groundbreaking for the new Oneida County Events Center! Those who have worked so hard to make the Events Center a reality were on hand to help turn a few shovels full of dirt and thank all who have helped make the dream come true. 

Karl Petersen, Marc Esplin, and Walker Olsen were all awarded their Eagle rank on Sunday, August 25.

Daryl Peterson brought his golden eagle to the ceremony and shared some of his experiences with his eagle and talked about the symbolism and honor that is associated with becoming an Eagle Scout.

Brian Jeppsen inspired the audience by teaching the importance of the Scout Oath and the difference one person can make to the world with examples of Lord Baden Powell, Norman Borlaug, and George Washington Carver. After that, a wonderful slide show was presented by Hyrum Smith which was full of photos and memories from years of
Scouting adventures.

Each Scout got to give Eagle pins to their mother, father and mentors and the evening ended with lots of pictures and a dinner for all.

Lady Dragons take second place in silver bracket at Peg Peterson
Tournament.

The Malad High School volleyball team fought their way through the ever-tough Peg Peterson Volleyball Tournament, hosted by Highland High School, last Friday and Saturday, September 6 and 7, in Pocatello.

The Malad High School soccer team picked up two wins on the road when they competed at Buhl where they faced Filer and Buhl. These games were played on Saturday,
September 7.

10 YEARS AGO (2014)

Principal John Cockett, Vice Principal Terri Sorenson, and Malad High School teachers handed out Chromebooks to the students in an assembly presentation on Thursday, September 4 at 2:30 p.m.  Malad’s successful grand, funded at $223,027, was written by Cockett and Sorensen and made the purchase of these Chromebooks possible. Malad was one of 15 schools to receive this grant.

Boy Scouts collect food and personal items to replenish SEICAA’s shelves. “I was blown away,” said Julie Williams, local coordinator for SEICAA, commenting on the amount of commodities that local Boy Scouts picked up on August 30, 2014, in a drive to replenish the shelves at the local SEICAA office. The Interfaith Council provided breakfast for all of the Scouts after the drive.

Wayne Jones earned admission to The North American Grand Slam of Sheep. For 44 years, Wayne Jones has been hunting sheep. It all started out innocently enough. His friend Terrel Jones asked him one day in 1970, “Do you want to go sheep hunting?” “Sure,” replied Wayne, and off they went to the Middle Fork area of Salmon River country where they hiked into the mountains. Going in at 194 pounds, Wayne came out 26 pounds lighter at 168 pounds, but he had his first sheep, a Rocky Mountain Bighorn.

15 YEARS AGO (2009)

Chloe Thomas was honored by local Modern Woodman of America members for countless hours of service to the community. Miss Thomas was honored for her 20-plus years of smiles, compassion, selfless caring and service to patients, residents and family members at the Oneida County Hospital/Long Term care Center and her community.

Christopher Hanson, son of Deon Hanson of Malad won the Plantation Country Club Championship Golf Tournament in Boise. This is his second first place win since joining the club in 2006. He will be representing the Plantation Country Club at the Tournament of Champions held in Sun Valley Idaho.

This week, selected as Offensive Player of the Week by the Malad High School coaching staff was Buddy Southwick for his three first quarter touchdowns, Jeremy McClellan was named the Defensive Player of the Week for his two interceptions and two tackles for a loss. Braden Bennett, who recovered a fumbled kick-off in the end zone was named the Special Teams Player of the Week. The Lineman of the Week was Tallen Boyer with Jordan Hansen named for the Hit of the Week. T.C. Bercier was the Scout Team Player of the Week.

20 YEARS AGO (2004)

Oneida County winners in the Idaho Farm Bureau “Seasons of Agriculture” photo contest are the following: first place in the Adult Division 21 and above was Suzie Wakley; in the age division 13-20, Ashley Wakley took first place, second place went to Whitney Wakley.

Joseph Lance Parry, son of Gary and Andee Parry, has been called to serve a two-year mission in the Arcadia California Mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Lynn John, Dennis John, Louis Brock and Jay Stayner participated in the World Horseshoe Tournament in Pocatello. This event just happened to coincide with the Malad Horseshoe Pitching Club’s 25th anniversary.

Oneida County is famous for their good cooks. Those winning awards at the recent fair were: Betty Richards won a Grand Champion for White Fudge, and Mary Bischoff baked an Apple Pie to win the same. Bonna Anderson won Reserve Champion with her old fashioned Taffy recipe. Robyn Morley, Junior Grand Champion, used a favorite Cinnamon Roll recipe to win, and Brooklyn Richardson won Junior Reserve for her Snickerdoodle Cookies.

30 YEARS AGO (1994)

Malad Valley Theater Guild presents “Cowboy Poetry and Country Music: featuring Colen Sweeten and friends, Carol and Don Eliason, Phil Kennington, Don Kennington, Brian Jeppson, Rod Arbon and Lyle Hall.

Elder Luke D. Waldron has accepted a call to serve a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the California San Bernardino Mission.

Malad’s Junior Miss for 1994, Jenny Rae Hawkins, will participate in the Idaho Junior Miss Program to be held at Frazier Hall on the Idaho State campus in Pocatello.

Lending a helping hand, Toad Bohn and Tommy Jones, members of the Swimming Pool Committee, had their picture taken with 4,000 pounds of rebar, donated by Nucor Steel to the Malad Swimming Pool Project. The rebar will be used to reinforce the decking around the pool.

Two 13-year old Labo students, Atsushi Kanaizumi and Manabu Shimada, will spend a month in Malad Valley this summer with local host families. Atsushi, who is from Fukushima, Japan, is sponsored by the Brian and Anita Jeppsen family and Manabu, who is from Saga, Japan, is sponsored by the Larry and Christie Oja family.

40 YEARS AGO (1984)

Red Cross Volunteers in charge of the blood drive are Luaine Hadfield, Faye Tubbs, Lois Hess, Glenda Jenson and Chairman Eurada Daniels.

Malad High School Homecoming Royalty is Tracie Smith, Queen, Brenda Williams, first attendant and Nan Taylor, second attendant.

Eighty-nine players teed it up in the Hanson Memorial Golf Tournament sponsored by Ireland Bank. Coming away with gold were Arlo Erickson and Ed Williams of Tremonton, as they carded a score of 64 in the two-man scramble. Winning the championship flight were Pocatello golfers Steve Long and Roger Kunz as they turned in a 65. Denny Schwartz and O’Niel Schwartz shot a 2-under par 70 to lay claim to first place in the second flight, while Dean Blaisdell and Scott “Sootie” Blaisdell won third flight honors with a 75. Other local golfers winning prize money were: Parry Jones, Bob White, Les Braker and Hal Foster, Bill Fearson and Ron Higley, Reyn Tripp and Dan Scott.

Lieutenant Michael Stayner, son of Dorothy and Milo Stayner, was recently promoted to the rank of patrol Lieutenant in the Pocatello Police Department.

James Brian Jensen, son of Janet Jensen and the late Duane Jensen, has been called to serve in the Tallahassee, Florida Mission.

Ned P. Thomas, son of Mrs. Erma P. Thomas and the late Stanley Thomas, has been called to serve an L.D.S. Mission in North Tokyo Japan.

The Malad High School Varsity Volleyball Team competed in the Mountain Crest Tournament and was victorious taking first place. Members of the team included Alina Marble, Jenny Jones, Shannon Hyer, Holly Evans, Collette Daniels, Lori Thomas, Jennifer Hawkes, Camille Williams, LaRee Jensen, Gia Thorpe and Tawny Smith.  They were coached by Roslyn Brimhall and assistant coach, Jo Jensen.

50 YEARS AGO (1974)

Special awards presented at the Oneida Fair went to the following:

4-H barn prizes – Diane, Dennis and Doug Carter, 1st; Derk and Todd Jones, 2nd; Jody Jones, 3rd.

Future Farmers of America barn prizes – Mike Asay, 1st; Steve Stayner, 2nd; Brian Jeppsen, 3rd.

Weight gain contest in the sheep division was a tie between Brian Cowlishaw and Jennifer Jones. Each received a lamb. Dan Avichouser won the beef weight gain contest and received a calf.

Dr. Gerald K. Goodenough, who holds a professorship at the University of Utah, S.L.C. in the medical student preceptorship program, was chosen as one of two speakers from the intermountain area to represent the University at a joint conference on preceptorship programs.

Mrs. Jill Kunde of Salt Lake City came to the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Bolingbroke to help with a dinner honoring Mr. Bolingbroke on his birthday. Mrs. Kunde made and decorated the traditional birthday cake, which was used as a centerpiece for the dinner.

60 YEARS AGO (1964)

Style-conscious 4-H Club members modeled their clothing, made during the various projects this summer at the style revue in the Malad School auditorium. The following awards were made during the revue: 

Clothing I – Blue Ribbons – Judy Benson, Jacqueline Davis, Dixie Bolingbroke, Nancy Grover, Sandra John, Linda Miller, Peggy Mills and Julie Williams.

Red Ribbons – Donna Atkinson, Connie Burrie, Linda Colton and Cynthia Parry.

Cotton Outfit – Blue Ribbons – Cheryl Braker, Karen Corbridge, Nancy Dives, Jan Moon, Donna Peden, Debbie Price, Janalee Williams, Patricia Blaisdell and Judy Eliason.

Red Ribbons – DayOnna Bowen, Jean Castleton, Kathleen Hess, Julene Hess, Katherine McDaniel, Wendy Sorensen, Nancy Sorensen, Christine Williams, Janice Wakley, Janet Corbridge and Debra Brinkerhoff.

Bachelor Sewing II – Blue Ribbons – Kenneth McDaniel and Thomas McDaniel.

Bedtime Outfit, Division III – Blue Ribbons – Janice Buehler, Vicki Grover, Jean Thomas and Lucille Thomas.

Red Ribbons – Jan Crowther, Mary Sue Daniels, Eileen Hill and Lynette Miller.

Fun-time Favorites – Blue Ribbons – Mary Ann Call and Elsie Fay Hubbard.

Stylish Separates – Blue Ribbons – Donette Eliason, Rebecca Hill and Diane Williams.

Full Flattery – Red Ribbons – Linda McDaniels.

Wearable Woolens – Red Ribbon – Darlene King.

Ten Oneida boys caught calves at the annual calf scramble held in conjunction with the Oneida Fair. The boys must feed and care for their animals this coming year, exhibt them and sell them at the 1965 Oneida County Fair. Boys catching the calves were Norvall Moss, Tim Willie, Kenneth Price, Fred Hoskins, Robert Christophersen, Tommy Scott, Russel Price, Don Gibbs, Wendell Landon and Tommy Colton.

70 YEARS AGO (1954)

Ignoring the fact that a burning B-26 bomber had live ammunition and highly volatile gasoline aboard, A/3/C James Jenson, Malad, and A/1/C James Dermody, Hill Air Force Base, entered the blazing wreckage at Hill Field and rescued three seriously injured flyers who were trapped in the plane after it crashed short of the field runway. Jenson is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Elmo Jenson. The men were cited for their daring and heroic rescue by Brigadier General Manning E. Tillery, commanding general of Hill Air Force Base.

Bob Harding and Joe Daniels left for Ephraim, Utah where they will attend Snow College.

Mrs. AJay Jones honored her two sons, Nard and Terry, at birthday parties. Nard, who was three years old, was entertained with little friends, Todd Jones, Roxanne Lewis, Billie Lewis, Peggy Lawson and Jerry Richards, being present. Terry had seven friends to help him celebrate his 7th birthday. The children enjoyed games after which ice cream and the birthday cakes were served.

Two calves built into one will be exhibited at the Oneida County Fair this weekend by Howard Mower of Spanish Fork, Utah and Will Aonick of Coney Island, New York. The unusual animal was born March 30, 1954 at Goshen, Utah, It now weighs over 230 pounds has two sets of teeth, two tongues, three eyes, two back bones, two sets of lungs, two hearts, double ankle, double hip sockets with both male and female characteristics. The exhibitors state that it has been quite definitely established that the calf is part elk.

They will also show a cow born in Montana on March 6, 1953 that is 19 inches tall and weighs about 200 pounds.