5 YEARS AGO (2020)

Because of restrictions for the State of Idaho under COVID-19, Memorial Day services at Malad City Park will not include a program this year. However, at 11:00 a.m. a ceremonial three-volley salute will be fired by an Honor Guard of the American Legion Ernest W. Jones Post #65. Commander Rick Madsen will lead members of the Honor Guard in the ceremony. The salute is conducted in honor of deceased veterans after which taps will be played.

In addition, members of the American Legion Honor Guard will visit five other cemeteries in Idaho and four in Utah, presenting the three-volley salute at each in honor of all deceased veterans buried there.

Because of the COVID-19, Malad City tried a different type of Arbor Day this year. The City ordered 100 Ponderosa Pine seedlings to give away to residents between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. The seedlings were gone in the first half hour! Because of the success, the City will try this activity for a future Arbor Day but will order more seedlings!

The Malad City Council unanimously approved that the Malad City Park be re-opened, including the playground and pavilion, beginning June 1. Signage will be provided that those using the park equipment must practice social distancing and provide their own sanitation supplies.

Registration is taking place now for the Malad City Recreation Program, with baseball and softball games to start on June 1. Those over the recreation program will be required to follow the youth protocols provided by the Idaho Department of Health & Welfare, including maintaining six-foot physical distance, preventing youth sharing cups, water bottles or other items and keeping youth activities local.

15 YEARS AGO (2010)

This year marks something extra special for the Malad Drive In. It’s the Drive In’s 55th anniversary.

Friday evening, May 21, in conjunction with the Malad Cruise In, Lynn and Connie Price are inviting everyone to stop by and celebrate a Malad Drive In Birthday Party. There will be a special menu and special prices reflective of the 55 years in business. 

The Malad Drive in is one of a few remaining fast food restaurants that continue to use carhops.

Caleb Bennett earned the title of Mr. MHS at the recent Mr. MHS Competition. Bennett was awarded the title from a field of 12 contestants. First runner-up was Jordan Schwartz, Cody Hess was named second runner-up and Bubba Crump was awarded the Spirit of MHS.

Malad High School had four recipients, Karissa Barnes, Paige Daniels, Nathan Eliason, and Elsie Thomas, receive State FFA degrees at the recent state conference, held in early April in Twin Falls, Idaho.

The Malad High School JV Baseball team finished with a 12 – 1 record. The team members are Chase Nieffenegger, Jess Blaisdell, Brandon Sorensen, Ian Thompson, Dan Blaisdell, T.C. Bercier, Kye Martin, Gunnar Call, Cortland Goddard and Kyle Daniels.

The Malad High School Class of 2010 has selected Malad High School English Teacher Sherrill Burnett as their Commencement speaker scheduled for May 26.

20 YEARS AGO (2005)

Despite recent rainfall, the Malad City Council decided to continue with water restrictions within the city limits. The restrictions will be the same as in previous years.

Alaina Price and Heather Jeppsen were granted degrees or certificates from Boise State University during its 75th commencement ceremonies on May 14.

Alaina is the daughter of Dale and Lynette Price, Samaria. Heather is the daughter of Vaughn Jeppsen and Vicky and Dean Larkin, Malad.

Dr. Stephen C. Johnson recently received the prestigious Idaho Family Physician of the Year Award at a banquet held, May 14, at the Double Tree Inn in Boise.

Luke Christiansen has been named Mr. MHS for 2005. He was presented with the award from a field of 15 contestants, May 14.

Christiansen is the son of Billy and Dawn Christiansen. Tyler Richards was named first attendant, Skylar Richins was named second attendant. The Spirit of Mr. MHS award went to Tony Hernandez.

The National Honor Society members were inducted and recognized at Malad High School. Pictured in The Idaho Enterprise are members: Amber Jones, Mekelle Christophersen, Ashlee Alder, Melanie Jacobson, Anneleise Dredge, Whitnee Wakley, Ashley Bingham, Sheryl Tubbs, Brady Robbins, Trevor Price, Steve Atkinson, Ashlee Wakley, Emily Treasure, Elizabeth Kent, Natalie Hess, Becky Colton, Tyler Richards, Luke Christiansen, Tazya Williams, Danny Hess, Bobby Hannah, Janiece Stromberg, Lacy Davis, Hailey Willie, Chelsey Jenkins and Elise Blaisdell.

25 YEARS AGO (2000)

Pictured in The Idaho Enterprise are Brent Barker and Kevin Stevens, of Utah Power and Light, as they present Mayor Spence Horsley a $5,000 check during the Malad City Council Meeting. The money will help purchase gymnastics equipment for the city’s youth program. Also pictured are Councilmen Tom Jenkins and Joe Thomas joined by parents, Sharee Blaisdell and Christie Oja, who submitted the grant application to UP&L.

Laren Nalder and Christie Nalder Lamb, son and daughter of Larry and Berniece Nalder of Holbrook, received degrees during graduation ceremonies. 

Laren graduated from Utah State University, receiving a degree in Agricultural Systems Technology.

Christie received a Master’s Degree in Social Work, at the University of Wyoming.

Senior, Keith Forester, won the title of Mr. MHS at the first program held in Malad on Saturday, May 13. Sponsored by the Malad High School Cheerleaders, theme for the evening was “Macho Man”. Keith won over a field of eleven contestants. First runner up was Trace Downey and second runner up was B.J. Hess.

Malad High School Senior, Chelsea Olsen, has been nominated to attend the 2000 National Youth Leadership Forum on Medicine. The forum will be held in July.

Air National Guard Airman Joshua B. Ward has graduated from basic military training in Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas.

The United States Achievement Academy announced today that Kurt Piper from Malad, has been named a United States National Award Winner in Physical Education.

The Malad High School Boys and Girls track teams took the district title at the Fifth district A-3 Track Meet hosted by the powerhouse Dragons on May 10 and 11.

Pictured in The Idaho Enterprise are members of the Boys Malad District track team. Members are: Chris Atkinson, Spencer King, Brandon Talbot, Jeff Crump, Bryan Scott, Ryan Gilgen, B.J. Hess, Kenny Ward, Jason Corbridge, Brock Rose, Kurt Christen, Kevin Rice, Boe Evanson, Brett Eddwards, Jordan Curtis and Brody Williams.

Pictured is the Girls District Track Team. Members are: Nicona Sweeten, Alaina Price, Alicia Price, Bobbilyn Wangsgard, Kelli Thomas, Jessica Ward, Lindsey Firth, Jeannie Plowman, Amber Baker, Meagan Rose, Tia Baker, Allison Jones, Maryann Wangsgard, Trisha Williams, Becky Crowther, Jacie Wilcock, Kimberly Williams, Shirlee Jones, Beth Hess, Jami Stockes and Coach Allison Anderson.

49 YEARS AGO (1985)

H. Ward and Helen R. Thomas were inducted into the Old Main Society of Utah State University, Logan.

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas recently endowed two scholarships in the Business College at USU , one a memorial scholarship in memory of their son, Tim, a graduate in accounting. The other is a general scholarship in their behalf.

Both are graduates of the university.

Lara Knutsen, a junior at Malad High School, has been selected as a Whittenberger Scholar to participate in the Whittenberger Foundation, State Department of Education Summer project in English, which will be held at the College of Idaho in Caldwell on July 7-20, 1985.

The Malad High School Boys Track Team won the Regional Track Competition held at Ricks College Track on Saturday, May, 18.

Qualifying to compete at the State Meet to be held in Boise at Bronco Stadium in Boise are Clint Rohner, Eldon Roe, Rodney Sweeten, Bracken Budge, Troy Hubbard, Erik Knutsen, Brett Daniels, Lance Taylor, Kevin Archibald, Dave Lewis, Brock Hill, Brett Hill and Deron Scott.

Oneida farmers face the threat of possible 50 to 90 percent crop losses this year from two viruses which have invaded the county … wheat streak mosaic and barley yellow dwarf. 

50 YEARS AGO (1975)

Malad High School student body officers for the coming school year are Dave Kent, president; Tony Gillies, vice president; Cindy Griffiths, secretary; Mike Hess, business manager; Kathleen Colton, historian; Gina Byrd, head cheerleader.

Bonnie Willie, Malad Elementary School fifth grade student, was name the Grand Award winner in the Jingle contest, “Idaho’s Too Great To Litter”. Pictured on the front page of The Idaho Enterprise, Bonnie is holding the engraved plaque she received as Grand Award winner. Governor Cecil D. Andrus presented her with the award.

Malad chapter of Future Farmers of America announced that Lucinda Lewis, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Boyd Lewis, was named Queen of the Sweetheart contest; Gina Byrd, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bill Byrd, first attendant, and Julie Baker, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ned Baker, second attendant.

Among the Utah State University students named to the honor roll for the winter quarter are Alyce Mae Alder, Clayne Jensen, Teri Thomas and G. Paul Willie.

Kevin Blaisdell received three gold medals and a fourth place ribbon in the regional junior college track meet at Salem, Oregon, and his brother, Coach Jim Blaisdell, saw his team set three new records and take second place. 

Velma Peden, an Idaho State University freshman in general studies from Malad, displays the trophies, in a picture she brought home from the Montana State Invitational Bowling Tournament held in Bozeman. She placed first in singles competition with a four-game score of 633 and second in match play with a score of 994 for a five-game set. Velma is a member of the ISU bowling team. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. V. Peden.

60 YEARS AGO (1965)

 Two Malad students attending Utah State University were honored at an Awards and Honors Convocation, May 13, at the College of Engineering auditorium in Logan.

Peter Thomas received a $150 scholarship for academic achievement.

Peter and Robert Smith received the Phi Kappa Phi scholastic achievement certificates for being in the top five per cent of the freshman class. They also received membership scrolls in Phi Eta Sigma, national scholastic society for maintaining a grade point average of 3.5 for the first two quarters of their freshman year.

Qualifying with a second place finish in the 120-yard high hurdles at an Eastern Idaho regional meet in Idaho Falls, Brent Archibald will now represent Malad High School at the State Track and Field Meet.

Archibald also added to the MHS Point total at Idaho Falls with a third place finish in the low hurdles. Malad’s other points at the regional meet were gained by Brent Moon, who placed third in the high jump and teammate Tom Colton, who was fourth in the same event.

Pictured in The Idaho Enterprise are Cindy Kent, Pam Budge and Tammy Christoffersen who are three of the young dancers who will appear with Mrs. Patsy Bybee’s 34-member dancing class in a revue at the Pleasantview LDS Ward, May 29th.

70 YEARS AGO (1955)

The annual contest of the local Lions Club was climaxed Saturday night with the naming of Lois Vaughan, a talented and vivacious brunette, as “Miss Malad City” for 1955. The likeable and attractive new titlist is valedictorian of the 1955 Malad High graduating class and played the piano during the talent portion of the Saturday night contest. First runner-up in the contest was Miss June Wade, and name second runner-up among the 14 entries was Miss Patsy Roderick. Miss Wade gave a reading and Miss Roderick danced during the talent presentation.

Cpl. Jess P. Ward, who served two years in the United States Army, was released from service at Fort Ord, California and returned home May 5.

Verl G. Williams left Wednesday to report at Lowry Air Force Base, Denver, Colorado after spending a 10-day leave at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. William J. Williams.

Among the 88 students graduating from Ricks College this spring will be two Malad students. Receiving Bachelor of Science degrees this spring from the Idaho LDS College are Cleve Morgan, a health, physical education and recreation major; and Joel D. Williams, an elementary education major.

Betty Lou South, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Russell South, Malad, is one of two University of Utah journalism students selected for a newspaper internship this summer. In mid-June, she will go to work on the Millard County Chronicle, Delta, Utah.

80 YEARS AGO (1945)

The newly organized Malad City chapter of the National Honor Society pledged the following members for their grades, leadership, activities and service to the school.

Pictured were Mary LaRue Harris, Helen Harris, Mary Lou Thomas, Gloria Rees, O’Leah Thomas, Mary Sue Tovey, Iva Lou Budge, B. L. Thomas, Ross Viehweg and D. J. Thomas.

The following selectees will leave Malad May 29 for Fort Douglas, Utah for induction into the service:

Raymond L. Blaisdell, Leon L. Williams, Melvin R. Spencer, Lon W. Corbridge, Gean G. Pilgrim, Barney L. Lewis, William Thomas Parry and Veldon A. Peterson.

Mr. and Mrs. Rollie Jones received the following from Major General J. E. Dalksquist, U. S. commander:

“It gives me great pleasure to inform you that your son, Sgt. David R. Jones has just been awarded a silver star for gallantry in action. It is a privilege to share the pride and gratification, which this award must bring to you. I feel that his actions aim a great credit to the entire division. It is largely thru the efforts of a man like him that our division has been able to achieve its splendid record in battle. Congratulations.”

For distinguishing himself for meritorious achievement on February 26, 1945, Staff Sergeant David H. Jones has been awarded the bronze star medal. On this date Sgt. Jones accompanied by another soldier, was ordered to return over 1,000 yards of open flat terrain near Hasselsweiler, Germany, previously traversed by his platoon, and guide the remainder of the company forward. This area had not been cleared off of enemy soldiers and was out-posted by German troops. Sergeant Jones successfully completed his mission and gave the battalion commander information regarding the location of a machine gun position, which was destroyed by tanks later. His award was for “personal courage and devotion to duty according to the citation accompanying it”.