5 YEARS AGO (2020)

Steer wrestler Olin Hannum has been to Pro Rodeo’s pinnacle of the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo twice.

On Sunday, Sept. 13, the Malad, Idaho cowboy added a RAM National Circuit Finals Rodeo championship to his resumé.

Hannum comes from a storied rodeo family. His late father, Jack, was a five-time qualifier for the Wrangler NFR, once in tie-down roping (1977) and four times in steer wrestling (1978-80, 1983). He also served as a PRCA administrator.

Olin’s late mother, Lynn, twice worked the NFR as a timer/ Olin’s younger brother, Jake, qualified for the Wrangler NFR in 2007 as a tie-down roper.

Now, Olin is scaling back his rodeo schedule, but he has another saddle to add to his collection.

In addition to cash, the RAM NCFR champions won a $20,000 RAM voucher, Cactus Saddle, a Montana Silversmiths buckle, a Polaris Ranger, a pair of Justin boots and an OtterBox cooler.

Dylan Brown and Hayley Brown have been awarded their American FFA Degrees. these degrees will be presented a the National FFA convention, which will be held virtually this year.

Each year the National FFA Organization honors FFA members who show the utmost dedication to the organization through their desire to develop their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education.

Both Dylan Brown and Hayley Brown are 2019 graduates of Malad High School. They were both very active in the FFA program and served as officers. They also competed in many events throughout their four years. Both of these FFA members raised sheep, which they sold at the Oneida County Fair.

Dylan is the son of Chad and Jennifer Brown. Hayley is the daughter of Jared and Amanda Brown.

10 YEARS AGO (2015)

Chosen to Reign over Malad High School Homecoming are King Chase Davis, Queen Tabor Paskett, Prince Chandler Hazard, Princess Paityn Tripp, Duke Daegan Haycock and Duchess Aubree Davis.

Oneida County was well represented at the Eastern Idaho State Fair with the grand champion showman, grand champion bird and high marks for quality poultry.

Dallin Atkinson was named Grand Champion in Showmanship. In quality Ben Waldron had the first place rooster. This bird, a modern game rooster, was the Grand Champion in quality.

Additionally in showmanship, J.D. Atkinson finished second and Dylan Waldron finished fourth in the Intermediate Class. Dallin Atkinson finished first and Ben Waldron finished fourth in the Senior/FFA Class.

Pictured in The Idaho Enterprise, Don Hubbard stands with his team, Haflinger brothers owned by Lynn Wright, who pulled his original sheep camp in the Big Hitch Parade in Sun Valley on September 5.

The Malad High School Volleyball team started off their 2015 district action by defeating Soda Springs and Bear Lake. The team then traveled to Start Valley, Wyoming, to earn third place in the annual Star Valley Tournament.

15 YEARS AGO (2010)

Taking advantage of the beautiful fall weather, Rocky Mountain Power’s Populus Terminal Transmission Project (PTTP) crew is in the county doing reclamation work on the power transmission line corridor along Interstate 15.

Lots of Scarecrows have been showing up around town in anticipation of the second annual Malad Scarecrow Festival. The Scarecrows will go on display at the Oneida County Fairgrounds with the public invited to vote for their favorites. Also on display will be an assortment of antique tractors, compliments of the Great Basin Antique machinery Association based in Layton, Utah.

Representing Oneida County Farm Bureau, Enoch Ward and Rayleigh Barnes of Malad both took first place honors at the Farm Bureau Variety Show held during the Eastern Idaho State Fair, Saturday, September 11.

Nine local Idaho National Guard soldiers said their goodbyes to family and friends on September 21, and boarded two planes bound for Camp Shelby, Mississippi for about 45 days of mission-specific training. These soldiers will leave Camp Shelby in mid-November for Kuwait, where they will prepare to enter Iraq later in the month. The following list of soldiers with ties to the Malad area are as follows: Sgt. Garrett Hess, Spc. Derek McKinney, Spc. Brady Tovey, Spc. Kelly Purdum, Spc. Owen Tapp, Spc. Patrick Evans, Pvt. 2nd Class Casey Steffenhagen, Staff Sgt. Scott Andersen and Spc. Theron Hill.

Five local Idaho National Guard soldiers are currently serving in Afghanistan. They are Staff St. Zach Jones, Lance Corp. Brittany Bosworth Daniels, Spc. Zach Starr, Spc. Alex Lewis and Pvt. 1st Class, J.C. Corbridge.

20YEARS AGO (2005)

Hess Pumice Products, in partnership with Owens Corning, is pleased to announce an open house ribbon-cutting event signifying the official start up of the newly constructed Hess Stone Veneer plant at the Malad City Industrial Park.

Lila Moss celebrated her 77th birthday by hiking to the “M” with some of the members of her family. They did it the hard way, too, hiking up the west face instead of driving around behind. Standing on top, Lila said the view of the Valley was “magnificent.” After all was said and done, Lila said her easy chair never felt so good.

The Community Youth Group is sponsoring a bake sale to help the victims of Hurricane Katrina. The goodies will be available for purchase in front of Thomas’ grocery store on September 24. Anyone wishing to donate items to sell are asked to drop them off at the Victory Baptist Church.

The Malad High School Junior Varsity Football team started off the Homecoming festivities by getting a 30-0 win against North Fremont in a game just prior to the Varsity. 

The Malad High School Football team celebrated Homecoming in a big way – getting a 22-21 win for Homecoming over North Fremont.

25 YEARS AGO (2000)

Dry lightening accompanied by high winds ignited 15 fires in and around Oneida County Saturday night. While most were small and put out quickly, the Cherry Creek, Brush Canyon, and Taylor Fires still burned Monday, and an inter-agency fire camp had set up shop just west of the Malad City Park expansion project.

“Three’s Harmony” singing group, Sue Stevens, Jill Blaisdell and Cinniman Schwartz earned first place honors at the District I Farm Bureau Variety Show held at the Eastern Idaho State Fair, September 9.

On Wednesday, September 6, the Bannock Life Flight Helicopter flew into Malad to host a training session for the Oneida County Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs), Sheriff’s Department, School District, and anyone involved in the Mock Mass casualty accident. The purpose of the training was to teach people how to approach the helicopter safely in an emergency situation.

40 YEARS AGO (1985)

A countywide election is being held today, September 26th, to select three district supervisors to serve on the seven-member board of the Oneida Soil and Water Conservation District Four local farmers filed nominating petitions. Three are currently serving as district supervisors and are seeking re-election. They include, Roy Jenson, Mont Price and John C. Hill. Mark Alder is the other candidate seeking a seat on the board. All nominees will be running at large. 

Malad PTO officers for the 1985-86 school year are LaReta Guglemen, president; Tammy Williams, vice president; Peggy Olson, secretary; Block Home Chairman Norma Braegger;  and Room Mother chairman Pam Broberg.

50 YEARS AGO (1975)

The Idaho Cattlemen’s Association is posting a reward of up to $1,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of cattle rustlers or of anyone who kills or mutilates stock illegally.

The Malad Volunteer Firemen were called to fight a fire at the General Mills facility near the Union Pacific Depot Saturday between four and five p.m. when Neil Thorpe, manager, reported a fire at the top of the elevator shaft.

Following a meeting Monday evening a mediator, representatives of the Oneida School Board and the Teacher’s Association reached a procedural agreement for further discussion of a dispute involving master contracts, working conditions, grievances, lay-offs, curriculum and personal leave policies.

Suzanne Jones and Shelia Hawkins were co-hosts at a bridal shower Friday night for Kathy Quam. Miss Quam is engaged to Brad Williams.

Prior to leaving for an LDS Mission to Bangkok, Thailand, Elder Melvin R. Spencer is at Brigham Young University attending the Language Training Mission there and learning the Thai language. He will leave for Thailand the forepart of November.

60 YEARS AGO (1965)

The Oneida County Free Library is reopening today (Thursday) after extensive renovations, according to Mrs. LaRue Tew, librarian. The work has included installation of new floor tile, painting, the addition of new shelving and equipment. The library has been closed about 2 1/2 weeks.

Student government was once again made complete when the new class officers for 1965-66 were elected last week. Students chosen by the Senior class are Don Buehler, president; Darrell Price, vice-president; Marcene Williams, secretary and treasurer. The Seniors also chose Lynn Willoughby and Suzanne Harrison as class representatives to the student council. The Junior officers elected are Thayne Barker, president; Craig Madson, vice-president; Renae Hill, secretary and treasurer; Georgia Gilgen and Tim Thomas, class representatives. The Sophomore officers selected are Tom Thorpe, president; Kim Hartvigsen, vice-president; Janet Corbridge, secretary and treasurer; Merril Williams and Donette Eliason, class representatives.

In From our Files: 40 Years Ago – Gerald Yearsley, 12-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. James Yearsley of Cherry Creek, was thought to have lost the sight of both eyes when kicked by a horse.

70 YEARS AGO (1955)

Pictured in The Idaho Enterprise are the seven Eagle Scouts of the Malad District, Tendoy Council: Dr. Thomas W. Richards, Wendell Yeates, Sheldon Smith, Foster Ipsen, Khalil Scott, John W. Price and Herman Miller, Jr., receiving their Eagle pins at a Court of Honor.

Advancements and awards made during the district court of honor were as follows: Life Scouts – Don Thomas, Douglas Castleton, Lloyd Bush, Mark Howard; Star Scouts – Cleon Jensen, Dale Evans, Brent Smith, Jimmy Brown, Tommy Davis, Brent Bastian, David Edwards; First Class – Edward Archibald; Second Class – James Hartvigsen, Richard Ward, Sidney King, David Willie; Tenderfoot – Edward Scott; Merit Badges – Don Thomas, Brent Smith, Richard Steimle, Michael Madsen, Wayne Atkinson, Mark Howard, Wallace Smith, Ned Willie, Lloyd Bush, Edward Archibald, Douglas Castleton, Foster Ipsen, Tommy Davis, Brent Bastian, David Edwards, Jimmy Brown, Sheldon Madsen, Cleon Jensen.

Sheldon Jensen, who will leave October 12th for the Western Canadian LDS mission field, was honored at a farewell testimonial Sunday evening at the First Ward.