On Tuesday night, September 10, the third annual Suicide Awareness Walk was held at the Malad City Park to coincide with National Suicide Prevention Month. Sponsored by Nell J. Redfield Memorial Hospital. Troy Estep Family, Compassionate Care Family Services, Labyrinth Assessment & Behavioral Services, Malad High School Counseling Department, Oneida Crisis Center, and Southeastern Idaho Public Health, the theme for this year’s event was “Working Together to Prevent Suicide.”

On June 10, 2019, June Williams Jones celebrated her 100th birthday. In her honor, an open house was held in Dillon, Montana, with many of her family and lifelong friends, celebrating with her.

Also, in her honor, a large family reunion was held in Dillon the weekend of June 28, 2019 where 112 of June’s posterity were present to honor and express their love and respect for her. As she looked out over her large posterity, with tears in her eyes, she expressed her love for all her family. She went on to say, “Eighty-three years ago, I met a man named Joseph Lester Jones and we fell in love. Now look at this beautiful family I have.”

The Jim and Doreen Mansfield home located at 365 West 600 North received Malad City Yard of the Month honors for August. Doreen gives the credit to their grandson, Haden Williams, for her yard this year. Haden jokes that he works two full-time jobs, his regular job and then for his two grandmas. Doreen reminded him that he also helps his mom, Nacona Smith, with her yard too. Haden is also in the process of purchasing his own home, and so now he will have another yard on his list.

10 YEARS AGO (2014)

On Saturday, September 6, 2014, Helen Ward was recognized as an Idaho Hometown Hero at the L.E. and Thelma E. Stephens Performing Arts Center on the campus of Idaho State University in Pocatello, Idaho.

Idaho’s Hometown Hero Medal pays tribute to individuals that comprise Idaho’s unique characteristics and achievements. Idaho’s Hometown Hero Medal recognizes individuals that embody the spirit of philanthropy and  have shown a remarkable commitment to creating better communities across the State of Idaho.

Helen was the music specialist for Malad Elementary School for over 30 years; she retired in 2013. All 17 classes of students in the school had 20 minutes of music every day with Mrs. Ward, which means she taught 400 students in grades kindergarten through fifth grade every school day. The students learned to love music through her mission for music, and they learned to sing, play simple instruments (recorders, xylophones, percussion), dance, and perform for each other in class and for large audiences in the school auditorium.

The sixth Annual Community Exchange Day was a huge success. Doors opened at 9:00 a.m. and closed at 12:00 p.m. After the free exchange, leftover items were boxed up and loaded into the Deseret Industries trailers, which will be transported to Pocatello to be sorted and made available to area residents for a small price.

The Malad High School Chapter of the FFA competed in many competitions at the Eastern Idaho State Fair earlier in September. The group attended the fair on Friday, September 5.

Malad students competed in livestock judging, dairy judging, and horse judging. The livestock judging team finished in first place overall. This team had several members place high. Kelbie Edwards placed fifth high individually. Taber Paskett placed tenth high. Other members included Oakley Paskett, Chet Potter, and Rhett Daniels.

The dairy judging team took 4th in their contest. Aubree Davis finished 4th high individually. Ben Waldron, Sadie Simpson, and Dallin Atkinson also competed.

The horse judging team placed 14th as a team. Quort Sullivan placed 5th individually, BreAnn Weeks, Katie Misrasi, Michaela Quinn, and Jaicee Palmer are also on the team.

15 YEARS AGO (2009)

Larry Thomas and Joan Hawkins were the only two to file for the four-year positions coming open in the Malad City Council. Thomas has already served the citizens of Malad for 12 years, while Hawkins has served since June 2002.

Dillon Allen and Braden Salter earn Eagle Scout awards from Troop 455. For their Eagle projects, Dillon painted fire hydrants in Malad while Braden worked on the Olive Davis Osmond historical cabin in Samaria.

The Malad Crush Team finished their softball season with a 7 -2 winning records.  The team consisted of: Kyley Thorpe, Terry Valentine, Renzee Sorenson, Cina Blaisdell, Aspen Hubbard, Hunter Hubbard, Dani Briggs, Amy Marshall, Ana Oja, Katie Valentine and Natalie Felter.  They were coached by Todd Hubbard and Paula Thorpe.

20 YEARS AGO (2004)

Nancy Asay graduates with honors from the West Haven University in Cypress, California. Nancy was awarded a gold medal with the Florence Nightingale’s lamp engraved on it for her work as the first SNA President for WHU.

Dr. Stephen Johnson, Angalynn Bishop, Judi Robinson, Russell Boyer and Lynn Schow are members of the Steering Committee for the Curlew Valley Community Center Project.

Julie Brewster and Glen Pond, of Utah Power’s Community and Economic Development Department, presented a $10,000 check to the Malad City Council.  Those present to receive the check are Larry Thomas, Council Chairman, Mike Williams, Joan Hawkins and Tom Jenkins. Speaking for the Council, Thomas said the city of Malad is very grateful for the power company’s generosity.

Student body officers elected at Malad Middle School this year are Rachel Kent, Zach Starr, Taleesha Willie, Blake Jenkins, Devin Skidmore and Brittney Tubbs.

The Eighth Grade class will be led by Shay Williams, Shayla Winder, Amy Atkinson, Braden Salter and Blake Harrison.

The Seventh Grade has elected their officers for the school year. They are Karen Cudney, Kaden Goddard, Kayla Thomas, Brady Daniels and Megen Lish.

Leading the Sixth Grade this year will be Madi Brooks, Hilary Stayner, Cody Hess, Tyrell Hubbard and Mechelle Hill.

The Livestock Judging Team placed third at the Eastern Idaho State Fair this year. The team included Kendon Seamons, Robin Bullcreek, Logan Alder, Kooper Daniels and Brett Panting.

30 YEARS AGO (1994)

The Reverend Richard Alan Scott becomes the Pastor of the Community Presbyterian Church in both Malad
and Preston.

Dawn Christiansen, Cindy Sullivan and Laurene Semrad, President, Vice President and Secretary, the new PTO Officers met with school officials before the start of school to come up with nine goals the students can strive to achieve, one for each month of the school year.

Kimberly A. Jensen was among the honor students in Education at the summer quarter honor roll at Utah State University.

40 YEARS AGO (1984)

Jacob and Melissa Jeppsen, children of Brian and Anita Jeppsen, participated in the Northern Utah Baby Show and took 1st place in their respective categories. Melissa also took the title of “Champion Chubby” and received a trophy to accompany the title.

Pearl and Dee Williams, have been awarded Yard-of-the Month by the Malad City Beautification Committee. Their well-groomed yard is a blaze of color with geraniums, petunias and roses.

Dale Roy Thomas is raising corn to pay for his college education.  He began his corn business in 1979 and it has grown steadily each year. The money Dale has made helped finance his schooling last year at Bridgerland Auto Mechanics in Logan, Utah.

Clint Rohner, son of Dale and Karen Rohner, gained honors for Dragon offensive Player of the week and David Lewis, son of Boyd and Helen Lewis, was named this week’s Idaho Enterprise Dragon Defense Player of the week.

50 YEARS AGO (1974)

Lynn Nalder began his new duties her as Farmers Home Administration county supervisor.

Dale Thomas received a check for $250 for use in furnishing Oneida Nursing Home from his fellow Legionnaires, Bill Byrd and Elton Ashton.

Malad High School classes elected officers and they are as follows: Seniors – Brian Jeppsen, president; Susan Ipsen, vice president; Rebecca McDaniel, secretary; Craig Thompson and Jill Ward, representatives. Juniors – Tom Grubb, president; David Kent, vice president; Carol Buehler, secretary; Joe Thomas and Patty Illum, representatives.  Sophomores – Bruce Ward, president; Sandy Andersen, vice president; Carolyn Showell, secretary; Jeff Bird and Vicky Williams, representatives. Freshman – Tammy Jeppsen, president; Kurt Davis, vice president; Teresa Hess, secretary; Vard Neal and Terri Edwards, representatives. 

60 YEARS AGO (1964)

Showing the top lambs at the 18th annual Oneida County Fair are Peter Thomas with his 99 lb. Reserve Champion, bought by Hadfield’s Inc. and Jill Jones with the Grand Champion, a 115 lb. Southdown Cross, purchased by Glen B. Williams of Sinclair Highway Service.

The Grand Champion steer for the Oneida County Fair was a 1,056-pound animal raised by Stewart Jensen. It sold to Evans Co-op Dept. Store, and Rodney Griffiths raised a 912-pound steer, which claimed the Reserve Champion honors. Jack’s IGA Oneida Grocery purchased it.

Mrs. Gwen Evans will present nine piano students in a recital in the Malad First LDS Ward Chapel. Students to be presented are Kelly and Vicki Thompson, Kim and Debra Wakley, Tommy John, JoDel Leavitt, Donna and Gae Atkinson and Danielle Evans.

Pvt. Richard C. Robbins, son of Mr. and Mrs. Merlin Robbins of Stone, who has been home on furlough the past few days, returned to duty at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri this week. Dick enlisted in the US Army Airborne division and completed his basic training at Fort Polk, La. Mrs. Robbins plans to go to Missouri with her husband.

70 YEARS AGO (1954)

Successful in catching the calves at the Calf Scramble, ten young stockmen will apply themselves to raising calves for a year and how well they do the job will be determined when the animals are judged at the 1955 fair.

Catching the calves were Brent Littlejohn, Bobby Hill, Darl Williams, Ray Neal Jones, Bernon Neal, Ren Edwards, Merrill D. Price, Brent Howard, Terrel Jensen and Brent Mills.

The Grand Champion calf of the Oneida County Fair was a 1,051 pound animal raised by Brent Littlejohn. It was purchased by the Finer Foods Café and the Reserve Champion, a 1,032 pound calf owned by John A. Jones, was sold to the Jones Chevrolet Company.

Top lamb of the sale, a 120-pound prime grader, was sold by Reed Facer to Wilford Parry.

Roger Tovey left for Moscow where he will register at the University of Idaho.

Lt. Robert C. Smith, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Smith, Malad, is receiving jet pilot training here. During his training, he will fly the North American T28 dual-seat, conventional-type trainer, and the Lockheed T33, only dual-seat jet trainer.

Delos Harrison, who has been serving with the U.S. Army for the past two years, received his release at Fort Ord, California and he and his wife came to the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Parry Harrison.

The Third Ward M.I.A., officers entertained a social evening for Karen Hartley, Delores Gleed, Emma Jean Smith, and Emma Lou Williams prior to their leaving to attend college.

Mrs. Warren Ashton entertained a party for her son, Donald, who was observing his 8th birthday. Games and refreshments were enjoyed by the young guests.

Miss Chloe Price was honored at a surprise party at the home of her brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Kleal Price, when her two nieces, Deanna and Sandra Price, acted as hostesses. The party was a farewell before she left for college. Eight guests spent the evening playing Bingo with prizes going to Bonnie Williams and Elda Mae Williams. A two-course lunch was served.

80 YEARS AGO (1944)

The following boys will leave for Fort Douglas for induction into the service. George Austin Palmer, Pierce Amon Sorenson and Joseph Walter Spencer.

Mr. and Mrs. Royce Jones received word from their son, Pvt. Royce C. Jones that he had received an expert medal for his shooting while on the fire range in New Mexico.  His score was second high in his platoon. He is in the anti-aircraft division and is stationed at Fort Bliss. Texas. 

Shirley W. John, son of Mr. and Mrs. William E. John was commissioned a second lieutenant and received the silver pilot’s wings of the army air forces at the Altus (Okla.) Army Airfield.

Isaac Dale Isaacson, son of Mt. and Mrs. J. M. Isaacson, graduated from the Naval Air Training center, Corpus Christi, and was commissioned an ensign in the U.S. Reserve.