5 YEARS AGO (2020)

In competition held on Saturday evening, May 30, Hallee Haycock, the daughter of Steve and Gia Haycock, was determined by judges to be Malad’s 2021 Distinguished Young Woman for Malad. first and second alternates were Rebekah Smith and Mikki Clark, respectively, and Elyzabeth Teeples was named the Spirit of DYW.

In February 2020, several groups of Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) students from Malad High School competed in the district STAR Events. Students earned the opportunity to compete in the state STAR events to be held in April based on their finish at the district level. Malad High School had four teams participate and quality for a chance to compete at state.

Unfortunately, the Idaho State FCCLA Conference was cancelled, and the students were unable to compete with their projects.

Recently, it was determined that because of the danger with COVID-19 still present, the National Leadership conference and STAR Event competition scheduled for Washington D.C. would be virtual this year. Students that qualified at the state level will compete virtually if they choose to participate. The National FCCLA Leadership Conference will be held July 7 - 9 and students competing in STAR Events will be scheduled to do their presentation between June 8 - 13 or June 15 - 20 depending on the event.

The 107th annual Malad High School Commencement Exercises for the Class of 2020 were held on the Malad High School football field on Wednesday, May 27. the Commencement was delayed a week due to weather issues. This year’s graduation was designed to follow the COVID-19 guidelines required by the State of Idaho. There were 67 students in the Class of 2020.

15 YEARS AGO (2010)

Oneida High School held commencement exercises for four graduates on Wednesday, May 16, in the Malad Elementary Auditorium. Graduating from OHS were Felicia Cottam, Justen Palmer, Morgan Hunt and Jarrett Hallstrom.

Darin Evans was awarded the Eagle Scout Award on March 13 from the St. John Ward Troop #457. His project was to build and stain dressing room stalls in the girls; dressing room at the LeGrande Aqua Plunge swimming pool.

Sister Miya Ray Alger has been called to serve a full time mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She has been called to the Toronto Canada West Mission.

The second induction ceremony was held for the Oneida County Hall of fame. The 2010 Class of the Oneida Hall of Fame inductees include Dr. William Marion Jardine in the field of government and education; Dr. William J. Rutter, internationally acclaimed as one of today’s finest scientists and know as the Father of Biotechnology; and Coach James Jardine “Jim” Williams, one of the most respected names in the history of NCAA athletics. 

The Malad High School Rodeo team finished as the top team in the Eighth District with 1688 points.

20 YEARS AGO (2005)

Spectators gathered at the Veteran’s Memorial on the corner of Main and Court Streets last Friday as a bronze statue of a soldier was hoisted into place. A few days previous, artists had finished engraving the names of local veterans on granite plaques that line the wall.

Malad resident Jordan C. John was among 73 Idaho State University students initiated into ISU Chapter #110 of Phi Kappa Phi national interdisciplinary honor society during a banquet earlier this month.

Cecil Harrison, former Malad resident, was recently featured in the International Library of Poetry “Who’s Who in Poetry.”

Cecil was first place with his poem “Nola” dedicated to his wife of 64 years.

The Malad Masons Lodge 51 presented their 2005 Teacher of the Year award to an educator from the Oneida County School District. This year the award was presented to Sandy Higley.

Higley is the Special Education teacher for Malad Middle School. She also works as the Director of Special Education for the Oneida County School District.

The Oneida County School District has three employees that will teach their final day in the classroom today, Thursday, May 6. Larry Nalder from the Malad Middle School, Virginia Knutsen from Malad Elementary, and Tony DiVesti from Malad High School will be retiring at the end of the 2004-2005 school year.

30 YEARS AGO (1995)

The class of “95” bid farewell to Malad High School in commencement exercises May 24. Studentbody President Jenny Hawkins announced the program and delivering the Valedictory address was Tyra Burnett, while Sherrie Rindlisbacher gave the salutatory message. Mrs. Dottie Evanson was the commencement speaker.

A community swimming pool benefit auction was held at the Malad City Park to raise money for the future Malad LeGrande Aqua Plunge.

The Idaho Department of Transportation, Division of Aeronautics, has notified Oneida County commissioners that a grant awarded the county for repairs at the Malad Airport is being increased from $49,790 to $63,452. The new project will include crack sealing and seal coating the runway, apron and taxiways; marking pavements; airport signing and access control; east-west runway restoration; hangar area extensions; re-surfacing taxi-parking area extension and an interior security fence and engineering.

Gordon Crowther spoke to those assembled at the Malad Cemetery on Monday for Memorial Day.

Irene Alder, MHS counselor, said over fifty percent of the graduating seniors from the class of 1995 are recipients of cash and scholarships. Thirty-six students were offered scholarships and awards totaling approximately $93,560.

Shanna Swan was named All Around Cowgirl at the district rodeo and Bobbie Phillips was named Reserve All Around Cowgirl with Dawn Swan being named Rookie Cow Girl. Bobbie Phillips reigned as Second attendant to the District High School Rodeo Queen.

40 YEARS AGO (1985)

Todd Esplin was one of 900 recent graduates at the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado. He received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering Sciences and was commissioned a Second Lieutenant in the Air Force.

Brent Evanson has been selected as the new Malad Seminary principal. The position became available when Brother Winward accepted a new position with the Seminary program in Cache Valley.

Greg Evans, Pocatello, recently received a Master’s Degree in Athletic Administration from Idaho State University.

Graduating at the Stone Elementary School Tuesday, May 21 was Terra Bird, Becky Marble, Shelly Nalder, Charlotte, Wheatley, Teauna Williams, Jerry Anderson, Bracken Baker, Bobby Cluff, Bradley Nimer and Spencer Smith.

Agricultural scholarships were awarded to Ann Marie Weeks and Ron Eliason during the Malad High School Senior Awards assembly.

50 YEARS AGO (1975)

Zotes Family Fun Arcade grand opening will be held this Friday and Saturday.

Ralph Jones, Boise, and his brother, Ed, formerly of Salt Lake, are co-owners. Ed will operate the Arcade. They purchased the building 37 North Main from Edith Dives, who will run the Pro-Engineering firm in the basement of the building.

Seven students were named to the all “A” honor roll the last nine weeks at Malad Junior High School.

Eighth graders are Ann Ward, Debra Goddard, Jill Eliason, Leslie Willie and Todd Esplin, and seventh graders, Jana Nielsen and Lisa Parry.

Lori Harrison and Steven Edwards, members of the Utah State University Rodeo Team, were among contestants who participated at the rodeo in Salt Lake City over the weekend. Miss Harrison placed second in barrel racing and Steven, fourth in calf roping.

Among the 1850 receiving bachelor degrees at Utah State University’s commencement exercises June 5th were Alyce Mae Lewis Alder and Harvey Clayne Jensen, business, and Doyle Talbot, engineering.

Mrs. Linda Daniels presented a check for $100 to Mrs. Helen Price, librarian at Oneida County Free Library. The check is from the local Eagles Auxiliary and is from funds made available to the local Auxiliaries by the Eagles Memorial Foundation in appreciation of their cooperation and support of the senior citizen-oriented Golden Eagle Fund.

Scott Alder has signed a letter of intent to play football at Ricks College, Rexburg next fall.

Malad High School Rodeo Team participated in the Fourth District Rodeo at McCammon, and won the team trophy for the fourth consecutive year.

60 YEARS AGO (1965)

Fort Polk, La. (AHTNC) – Nolan A. Blaisdell and Farrell D. Jones of Malad, received early promotions to Army pay grade private’s E-2 following successful completion of basic combat training at Fort Polk, La., May 13.

Pictured in The Idaho Enterprise are baby Darron T. Price, the new son of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Price and the team of doctors and hospital personnel that completed four full blood changes to assure the tiny baby life. The 5 lb. 13 oz. boy arrived March 30th affected by the RH-negative blood factor from his mother. The first exchange of blood was made three hours after birth; the next three were given on succeeding days. The young fellow weighted about 5 1/2 pounds when released from Oneida Hospital April 9th. He has gained half a pound weekly since that time. Pictured are Mrs. Dorothy Evans, head nurse; Zivco Zivkovic, technician; Mrs. Emma Hargrave, nurse and Dr. Orson Mabey.

 Five Oneida residents, Vern J. Budge, J. Terral Jensen, Melba Jensen, Hazel J. Lusk and Viola Kent Morgan, will be among the more than 1,400 students to receive diplomas at Utah State University’s 72nd annual commencement Saturday, June 5th, at the Nelson Fieldhouse.

Lance Wuthrich, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wuthrich, completed the spring quarter on the scholastic honor roll of students with a grade point average of 3.8 at the Ogden school of Stevens Henager College.

Lightning bolt striking late Monday afternoon knocked out electrical appliances in several homes on Samaria Lane but there were no injuries or fire damage. A power line at Holbrook was also damaged during the electrical storm.

Wrestling card featuring a live bear in one of the matches has been scheduled here on July 10th by the Malad Jaycees.

Top event of the four scheduled will pit the Bat Man against Louie Martinez – both well known by western wrestling fans.

Terrible Ted the Bear will come to grips with Ali Bay and the other two events will be Cowboy Kirk vs. Rod O’Neil and the Fabulous DuPont vs. Lonnie Mayne.

Competing in the annual Memorial Day Race Meet at Hyrum last weekend, Oneida county horses won first and second places.

Ralph Davis’ Kiz Bar, a Quarter Horse, won the 3/8 mile open race and Tommy Davis’ Gittin Easy, a thoroughbred, took second place in another 3/8 mile event.

70 YEARS AGO (1955)

Quick action of two six-year olds Wednesday evening averted the drowning of little Sandra Archibald, five-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Elden Archibald. The child fell in a trench filled with about four feet of water where construction work was being done on 50 South St. Her sister, Elda Laine Archibald, and Jerry Williams, son of Mr. and Mrs. Cleon Williams, grasped her hands and held her head above water until they attracted the attention of Mrs. Roland T. Evans who was passing in her car.

A tragic farm accident claimed the lives of two Malad men Monday morning when a tractor overturned and pinned them underneath. Parry Dredge Harrison, 47, was killed instantly and William E. Evans, 46, died Wednesday at the Oneida Hospital.

Floyd Dorius, representing the Soil Conservation Service, awarded Larry D. Howell and Foster Ipsen trophies for being the outstanding Agriculture IV students. Each Ag. IV student worked out his own farm problems in the Farm Management class at Malad High School.

Sherman Pierce, representing Malad Lumber and Hardware Co., awarded Gary Davis a 17-jewel wristwatch for being the outstanding Agriculture III student at Malad High School. The winner was chosen on a point system, which centered on projects made during the school year. 

Kyle Hughes, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Hughes; Robert Colton, son of Mr. and Mrs. Roscoe Colton; Dick and Victor Mulder, sons of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Mulder, have enlisted in the U.S. Army and left Wednesday for Fort Douglas, Utah.

State highway department has announced that Marion J. Hess, submitting a low bid of $70,323, will be awarded the contract to build and surface 5.3 miles of the Moody Road and extension between Teton and St. Anthony in Fremont County.

Five students from Oneida County are graduating June 3 with some 700 other students from Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah, in the 80th annual commencement. They are George Burton, Lynn Morris John, Beverly J. Smith, Jay Lynn Stayner and Opal Jean Thomas.

Lois Vaughan, Malad High School student, has been awarded a scholarship to Brigham Young University for the 1955-56 school year.

Three teachers of the elementary school system of Oneida county, Grace b. Thomas, Mary W. Zundel and Edith Harris, will receive their bachelor degrees in elementary education at the commencement exercises of the Utah State Agricultural College on June 4th.

Among Ricks College students to receive recognition at a recent college award assembly were four Malad students. The awards were made on the basis of achievement in extracurricular activities such as music, publications, drama, intramurals and varsity athletics.

Cleve Morgan, a senior at Ricks this year, was recognized for his award in football. He lettered in the gridiron sport and received an athletic jacket from the physical education department. Clyde Williams, a freshman this year, received a letter in football and Brent Williams, a brother to Clyde, received his letter for track participation.

Bill Wharton, a senior, received awards for participation on the legislative council for the student body and for being one of the top five intramural men on campus.

80 YEARS AGO (1945)

Fred Murray received word Friday through the Red Cross that his son, Lt. Jack Murray, has been released from a German prison camp. He was reported missing in action on August 23 over Yugoslavia and later a German prisoner.

Pfc. Gene Greer is in a hospital at Guam receiving treatment for wounds received at Okinawa. He has received the Purple Heart according to word received by his wife.

Mrs. Eli B. Jones received a card Monday stating her son Billie had left a general hospital in the Pacific on May 3 and was evacuated to the U.S.A. for further care and treatment. Billie was wounded in action February 9 in the battle of Luzon and has been confined to a hospital ever since. He has been in the service 37 months and has never had a furlough.

Technical Sergeant John D. Jones, with the Air Corps, son of Mr. and Mrs. David E. Jones of Riverside, California, and formerly of Malad, has been liberated from a German prison camp, according to word received by relatives here this week.

Sgt. Jones was reported missing in the Western European theater on November 18, 1942, and four weeks later the war department reported he was a German prisoner. He left for overseas duty in May of 1952.

Lt. Earl H. Price, son of Mr. and Mrs. William M. Price of Samaria has been released from a German prison camp according to word received Thursday by his folks. He has been a prisoner since August 12, 1943. They received a letter written May 9 the first they had heard from him for six months, saying he was in France and was okay.

The following Oneida county selectees left Tuesday for Salt Lake for induction into the service: Barney Lewis, Melvin Spencer, Ray Blaisdell, Lon Corbridge, Gene Pilgrim, Bill Parry and Leon L. Williams.

Mr. and Mrs. Ren Harrison received word that their sons, Pvt. Cecil L. Harrison, is on Okinawa and has been since April 1 and Lt. Dale L. Harrison has arrived safely in the Philippines.