5 YEARS AGO (2020)

Under Governor Brad Little’s staged reopening of the Idaho economy, Idaho Rebounds, Stage 2 will begin Saturday, May 16 with the opening of gyns, hair salons and restaurants.

Under Stage 2, the Governor’s Advisory Committee is asking that all vulnerable Idahoans continue to self-quarantine. Gatherings of less than ten people will be allowed with appropriate social distancing. Residents are still being asked under Stage 2 to minimize non-essential travel and adhere to CDC guidelines regarding isolation following travel, and people entering Idaho are to continue the 14-day self-quarantine.

The Malad High School Class of 2020 has had an interesting end to their Senior year with the closure of school due to COVID-19. They have ended their school year at home, away from their peers, without getting a chance to celebrate this big accomplishment with trips to Lagoon, Senior Assembly, or a field trip to the Utah State Capital. It has been a rough ending for this group of Seniors.

However, a graduation ceremony will take place on Wednesday, May 20, at the Malad High School Football field following social distancing requirements of six feet. Graduates will sit in the bleachers six feet apart and guests (limited to four per student) will bring lawn chairs or blankets and sit six feet apart on the football field. Guest admission will be by ticket only.

The last Scout in Troop #458, the Malad First Ward, to receive his Eagle Award was Kyle Mills. Because of the timing, a Court of Honor was not held. Kyle received a certificate from the Boy Scouts of America, acknowledging his accomplishment.

For his project, Kyle organized dismantling an old milk barn in Samaria. Twenty-one men and boys helped Kyle with the project which involved tearing down and moving them to the Heritage Park. The barn will be rebuilt and will become the Children’s Center at the park.

10 YEARS AGO (2015)

Natalie Jensen was announced as the Malad’s 2016 Distinguished Young Woman at the conclusion of the annual Distinguished Young Woman’s program. Mariah Worrell was named the First Alternate and the Spirit of Distinguished Young Woman winner. Rylee Tripp was announced as the Second Alternate.

Terry Jones will be inducted to the Oneida County Hall of Fame for 2015 and will be honored for his outstanding achievements in coaching athletics. 

New officers foe the American Legion Ernest W. Jones Post #65 for the coming year are Thayne Barker, Chaplain; Art Camire, Historian; Gene Caldwell, Service Officer, Mike Ard, Judge Advocate; Russell Wilson, Adjutant; Russell South, Second Vice Commander and Rick Madsen, Commander and Sergeant at Arms.

Chosen as Delegates by the American Legion Post #65 to attend Boys State are Hayden Peterson and Nathan Lenaghen.

Inductees into the Malad Bowling Hall of Fame for 2014/2015 are Tami Williams, Melanie Bowcutt and Cindy Gibbs.

Lady Dragons win district tournament and are headed to State. Team members are Mikell Daniels, Emma Sands, Aspen Hubbard, Sami Williams, Taya Thorpe, Paige Robbins, Varcy Neal, Kori Peterson, Rachel Green, Bailey Hill, Alex Ward, Sam Evans, Karsyn Willie, Breanna Higley, Chayce Rohweder, and coaches Ginny Neal, Steve Mills, Robert Hannah, Matt Ward and Paula Thorpe.

Dragons finish second at District and earn a trip to state. This year’s team members include: Ammon Bingham, Justin Hubbard, Zander Christiansen, David Ferguson, Braxton Clark, Gavin Combs, Gage Cherry, Dylan Thorpe, Garrett Larsen, Josh Howden, Tucker Hess, J.D. Wilkins, D.J. Evans and coaches Dennis Evans, Justin Howe and Bobby Green.

15 YEARS AGO (2010)

On Tuesday, May 18, residents of Oneida County will go to the polls to vote for a special supplemental levy. The purpose of the levy is to help with the expenses of maintaining and operating the schools in the Oneida School District. The funds from the levy will enable the district to survive the loss of revenue based on current state funding.

The City of Malad celebrated Arbor Day last week by planting another tree along the City Greenbelt – this one a beautiful blue spruce that was almost too big for the small crowd to handle getting into the hole.

The Malad District Pinewood Derby was held last Saturday for the top two racers in each pack. The top prizes were presented to Chet Potter, Willard Wray, Carson Palmer, Maestin Tubbs, and Davis Larsen.

Others earning awards as they participated were Braken Lloyd, Trevor Howe, Kameron Bennett, Kaden Bowman, Rowdy Barnes, Robbie Steffenhagen, J.D. Atkinson, Tyler DeLong, Hunter Hubbard, Cody Weeks, Parker Ward, Bryant Kotter, Fielding Steed, Truman Jacobson and Drew Neiffenegger.

The Malad Women’s Bowling Association held its annual end of the year banquet and award night on April 28 at the Dude Ranch Café. Special recognition for outstanding bowling was given to the Bowlers of the Month: Angie Davis, Nancy Asay, Carla Williams, Debra Browning, Heather Peterson and Carrie Unger. Carla Williams won the roll-off to receive the distinction of being the Bowler of the Year.

Julie Green was the latest bowler inducted into the Women’s Bowling Association Hall of Fame. The presentation was made at the annual business meeting of the association. Julie’s name will be engraved on the Hall of Fame plaque, which is on the wall at Malad Bowl.

20 YEARS AGO (2005)

Despite rainy and cool weather the Malad Classic Car Show, sponsored by Malad Area Chamber of Commerece, was held Saturday, May 7, with 55 cars entering. The show featured the engine “Rev Up” at high noon.

The Best of Show Award went to Russ Hansen of Chubbuck for his 1962 White Chevy Corvette. The Poker run winners this year included John Furstenwerth for the best poker hand with a flush, $50.00; and Barte and Tina Hess most answers with best hand, $25.00. Doug Crowther and Ed Jones presented 22 Sponsor Choice Awards to participants.

Elder Blaine Bird, son of Jeff and Irene Bird of Holbrook, Idaho, will serve in the Carlsbad, California Mission. He entered the Missionary Training Center on April 20.

Elder Brayden Eliason, son of Ken and Kristy Eliason of Holbrook, will serve in the Tijuana, Mexico Mission. He entered the Missionary Training Center on March 16.

Liz Evans Baldwin won groceries worth $93.33 at Thomas Market’s Western Family Shopping Spree during the store’s annual Customer Appreciation Day.

Athena Boel won groceries worth $149.33 at Thomas Market’s Western Family Shopping Spree. She is pictured in The Idaho Enterprise with Western Family’s Andy Goodwill, Jerry and Dennis Thomas.

Malad High School’s FFA Chapter had 17 members take part in the State Convention. They were Autumn Evans, Alicia Adams, Shane Price, Kiersten Cordingly, Brett Panting, Kendon Seamons, Jordon Friedli, Kooper Daniels, Josh Scott, J. C. Corbridge, T. J. Daniels, Kamas Reel, Jonathan Jensen, Shawn Robbins, Robin Bullcreek, Ethan Reel and Logan Alder. Their advisor is Natalie Ogden.

25 YEARS AGO (2000)

The University of Idaho will hold its 105th Commencement Ceremony May 13. Among the graduates from Southeast Idaho is Hydee Elishia Tubbs who is receiving a Master of Science degree in Family and Consumer Sciences. Hydee is the daughter of John and Treena Tubbs.

Shaundel McMurtrey, daughter of Scott and Trudy McMurtrey of Malad, recently won the Beacon Award for notable leadership qualities. The award is presented to one member of the Malad Youth Service Club who best exemplifies the Modern Woodmen of America fraternal spirit in her community. She was judged on involvement in the club and community, cooperation, character and most importantly, volunteered hours.

G. Todd Davis, son of Bonnie Davis and Gary Davis was unanimously named as one of this year’s outstanding teachers at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. Miami University, founded in 1809, is considered a public Ivy League school and one of the top English schools in the country.

Malad High School FFA Officers for the year 2000-2001 were announced at their annual FFA banquet. Officers are Dallas Thomas, president; Danielle Asay, vice president; Lacey Skidmore, secretary; Emily Christiansen and Amber Christiansen, co-treasurers; Gene Bott, reporter; Dusty Skidmore, sentinel; Lance Leavitt, parliamentarian and Amanda Panting, reporter.

Terri Sorenson has been named the Malad High School Faculty Member of the Month by the students in the National Honor Society.

40 YEARS AGO (1985)

Reed Facer has been selected to serve as Commander of the American Legion Earnest W. Jones Post No. 65 for the coming year. Other officers are Jerry Blaisdell, first vice president; Jess Ward, second vice president; Reed Smith, sergeant at arms; Ted Bowen, chaplain, Elton Ashton, service officer, Ren Thomson, adjutant; Eric Madsen, historian; and Dave Evans, judge advocate.

Elected as their student body officers on May 10 at the Malad High School were Rodney Sweeten, president; Kevin Archibald, vice president; Mary Corbridge, secretary; Scott Smith, business manager and Jennifer Ward as head cheerleader.

Air Force Reserve Airman 1st Class Stephanie F. Mason, daughter of Stephen and Thella Hill of Holbrook, Idaho, has graduated from the U.S. Air Force munitions maintenance course at Lowry Air Force Base, Colorado.

Guest speaker for the 1985 Malad High School Commencement Exercises, May 22, will be David F. Hart, Director of career Placement & Cooperative Education for Utah State University and former Malad High School basketball coach.

50 YEARS AGO (1975)

Two more delegates from Malad will attend Syringa Girls State at Nampa this summer. They are Ann Jones and Diane Crowther.

Congressman George Hansen notified The Enterprise Monday that emergency disaster assistance has been made available to Oneida and Bear Lake counties as a result of the drought and a hailstorm last year.

Sixteen buildings in downtown Malad were inspected for potential hazards to public safety by a three-man team sent to Malad by Governor Cecil D. Andrus following a request for such assistance from Lt. Governor John V. Evans and Mayor Glen B. Williams The buildings were damaged in the March 27th earthquake.

Kirk Allen and Tom Grubb qualified for competition in the Idaho class A-2 track meet at Idaho Falls Friday and Saturday.

Lori Harrison and Steve Edwards, members of the Utah State University rodeo team competed at the Intercollegiate Rodeo at Spanish Fork over the weekend. Lori took fourth in the barrel-racing event and Steven placed second in team roping and third in the bull dogging.

Mrs. Velma Ipsen was chosen as “Mother of the Year” at Pleasantview this year and given a beautiful potted plant by the Sunday School.

60 YEARS AGO (1965)

New MHS student body officers for 1965-66 were chosen. The student body elected Lonny Gleed to head them as their president; Melvin Christoffersen was chosen vice president; Marsha Alder won secretary and treasurer; Karaleen Kay was voted historian; Sherman Vaughan was elected business manager and Debbie Jones was selected head cheerleader.

David P. Evans, Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. David P. Evans Sr., left Tuesday for Ft. Douglas where he was inducted into the U.S. Army.

Two more Malad High Juniors have been selected to participate this summer in the annual Boy’s State. The announcement was made by Post Commander Bill Luedtke. Chosen by the Legion’s selection committee, headed by John D. Tovey, to join four other MHS juniors are David L. Evans, and Mark Alder.

Qualifying with second or third places in the Idaho Fifth District track meet held at Pocatello were three boys of Coach Ralph Harding’s Malad High track squad who will now compete in the regional meet at Idaho Falls this weekend.

The three are Brent Archibald, who finished second in the high hurdles and third in the low hurdles; Brent Moon, who won second in the high jump; Tom Colton, who placed third in the high jump. 

70 YEARS AGO (1955)

The Championship boxing team of Malad High School, which won the 1955 district title, was honored along with Coach Jess Thomas at a banquet sponsored by the Malad Chamber of Commerce. Members of the boxing team honored were Gary Rose, Darrel Rose, Odell Rice, Kyle Hughes, Gary Hill, Joe Hawkins, Johnny Smith, Leo Nielsen, Victor Mulder, Devon Tippets, Jesse Harrison, J.A. Neal, Bernon Neal, D.J. Williams, Art Anderson, Jack Williams, Brent Williams, Nat Yearsley, Gordon Smith, Terry Davis, Jimmy Hill, Lee Cottam, Farrel Williams, and Bert Marble. Managers are Tommy Mathews and Bob Lund.

S/Sgt. Sherman Facer left Friday to report to Camp Kilmer, N. J. prior to leaving for his assignment in Iceland.

Newly elected officers of the Malad Junior High school are Gordon Lewis, president; Judy Jones, vice president; Sandra Pierce, secretary; Lorna Willie, historian, and DelMar Williams, business manager.

80 YEARS AGO (1945)

REIMS France, May 7 – The death sentence of Germany’s Third Reich and Europe’s charter for a new era of peace were signed in the prosaic brick schoolhouse of Reims before dawn Monday by the enemy high command.

In a document of unconditional surrender foreordained by the United States and Britain 23 months ago General Gustav Jodl, chief of staff of the Wehrmacht and shaggy browed General Adm. Hans Georg von Friedburg, chief of the German navy, ended the most horrible war in the history of western civilization.

Silently with taunt faces the two warrior servants of the beaten Nazi empire put their names to the capitulation to the armed forces of Allied Supreme Cmdr. Eisenhower in the west and Marshal Stalin in the east.

Then, with his voice and bearing as steady as the Prussian military tradition demands, Jodl ask leave to speak. Admitting no guilt of war nor consciousness of the suffering inflicted on the rest of the world he appealed to the victors for a generous treatment” of the German people.

The guns of Europe, which through five years, eight months and seven days of unexampled war inflicted possibly 40,000,000 casualties, fell silent at one minute past midnight Wednesday (4:01 p.m. Tuesday (M W T).

Actually, guns on the western front were stilled Tuesday to prevent further bloodshed as the allied world celebrated V-E day 11 months and two days after General Eisenhower’s armies stormed into France to liberate a Europe in Nazi chains.

The last shot on the western front was fired in Czechoslovakia by the 80th infantry division of General Patton’s third army, the last to remain in action. Patton issued his cease-fire order at 8:00 a.m. (mountain war time).

The stubborn Nazis in Czechoslovakia—the last to submit—agreed to the terms of unconditional surrender, and a “cease fire” order was issued in Prague at 11:25 a.m. (mountain war time).

The final terms were signed at 2:41 a.m. Monday (British double summer time, 6:41 p.m., Sunday, mountain war time) in a red brick schoolhouse in Reims, which for months had been General Eisenhower’s headquarters.