10 YEARS AGO (2015)

The Malad Theater Guild is happy to announce their newest production, the iconic LDS musical, “Saturday’s Warrior”.

Cast members, pictured in The Idaho Enterprise are Elyzabeth  Teeples, Josh Stevens, Landon Smith, Jeff Francom, Marion Smith, Loren Ward, Cambrie Howe, Velvet Shearer, Cassidy Francom, Loralee Teeples, Hayes Teeples, Emily Christiansen, Carrie Christiansen, Myriam Teeples, Kayla Hudnell, Carson Palmer, Dr. David Teeples, Trevor Howe, Davis Larsen, Rachel Bullcreek, Kylie Francom, Katie Fesler and Stephanie Crowther.

MHS ranked #1 in the state by StartClass: StartClass, an online research engine that rates colleges, universities and public schools, as well as other public entities, recently names Malad High School as the top school in the State of Idaho.

On Wednesday afternoon, October 28, Nell J. Redfield Memorial Hospital held an Open House for the public to meet Malad’s newest doctor, Dr. David Teeples, DO.

Dr. Teeples received his education at Weber State University and Michigan State University. He completed his residency in family medicine at Beaumont Hospital in Troy, Michigan.

The Malad High School Volleyball team knew they had a target on their backs when they headed for Lakeland High School near Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, for the 2A Idaho State Volleyball Tournament. As the 2A defending State Champions, they knew everyone would be working to defeat them. But Malad took it all in stride, losing only two games in the entire tournament, and earned their second 2A Idaho State Volleyball Championship in a row.

Team members include Sami Williams, Kassidy Willie, Brittlyn Hubbard, Hallie Hannah, Kenna Cummins, Paityn Tripp, Taya Thorpe, Taber Paskett, Rylee Tripp, Bailey Wise, Shaylynn Ward, Natalie Jensen, Emmah Peterson, Hanah Peterson, Lindsay Sorensen, Hailey Hess, Abby Goddard, Coaches Camie Tripp, Gia Haycock and Alicia Seamons.

15 YEARS AGO (2010)

A Craig Jacaway creation will be among featured items on the ABC-TV series “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” this Sunday as the popular program airs its Pocatello project that was done last summer. The program was slated to be broadcast on November 7. Craig arrived Saturday afternoon and set up next to the design tent. It was the type of job he was used to, but in a much more exciting and fun environment. His first and main assignment was to build a bed that resembled a suspension bridge – in fact, the Golden Gate Bridge.

The Malad Dragons Football team advanced one more step through the Idaho 2A State Play-off system-defeating Firth, at the Holt Arena in Pocatello.

The headline reads: “Déjà vu on the Gridiron.” In 1986, the Malad High School Football team accomplished something that had not been done for 30 years. The Dragons went through the entire regular season undefeated. Now, 24 years later, the Dragons have repeated that feat. On the sidelines, watching the Dragons get that final win, were many members of the 1986 team. Only this time, their excitement was for a different reason. Their sons were now wearing the uniforms of the Malad Dragons. Six players from the undefeated 1986 team have sons on the 2010 Dragons’ roster. Troy Hubbard was a senior in 1986. His son, Tyrell, is a senior on the 2010 team. His younger son, Brody, is a freshmen playing for the Dragons. Jerry Thomas, a senior in 1986, cheers on his son Taylor, a sophomore. Ivan Jensen was a junior in 1986. His son, Jason, is currently a freshmen member. Tony Gibbs was a sophomore member and his son, Bracken, is a junior. Terry Davis was also a sophomore and his son, Braxton, is a sophomore. Jerry Goddard was a freshman, and his son, Cortland, is a sophomore on the 2010 Dragon squad. Brody Hubbard and Cortland Goddard wear the same numbers their fathers wore back in 1986.

20 YEARS AGO (2005)

Central Service Texaco turned back the clock Monday for the Chamber of Commerce Costume Contest. Each time a customer pulled in for a fill-up, this pit crew responded with full service, something folks haven’t seen in years. Gray Texaco coveralls and hats had this crew really looking the part. Pictured in The Idaho Enterprise working on Vicki Larkin’s car are Debbie Scouten, Trudy Hardman, Leila Weeks and Shenise Barnes. Chamber President Chris Jensen is shown presenting them their prize.

Officers heading the community’s Welsh activities during the coming year are Joan Hawkins, president of the Malad Welsh Foundation; Mike Williams, chairman of the Welsh Festival and Jean Thomas president of the Malad Welsh Society.

Clowning around on Halloween is Wendy Thomas, driver of school bus #10, greeting students on Monday morning with a new face and hairdo. Delighted students were rewarded with treats as well as a fun ride to school.

The Malad High School Boys’ Cross Country team finished the season with the 2A second place trophy. Those participating were Skylar Dorius, Jake Sorensen, Shae Neal, Kooper Daniels, Jordan Williams, Robin Bullcreek, J. C. Corbridge, Tristan Boyce, Justin Firth and Shane Price.

25 YEARS AGO (2000)

A total of four students from Oneida County are included in the 23rd Annual Edition of the national Dean’s List, 1999-2000.  Local students from Utah State University who were selected include Anne C. Crowther, Raymond Brett Evanson, Janita M. Showell and Luke D. Waldron.

Errol Thomas placed a phone call to the Joshua School in Lancaster, California, last Thursday to tell Cody, a student at the school, that he had found his red balloon. The balloons were released “to show school spirit and the school’s pride in being drug free for life,” said an attached card. Thomas said the balloon landed on the lawn in his front yard.

Eliza R. Hull-Blossom has graduated from the Army Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) Advanced Camp at Fort Lewis, Tacoma, Washington. Hull-Blossom is the daughter of Terresia T. Hull, of Malad. She is a 1996 graduate of Malad High School, and is currently attending Montana State University.

The Malad Stake Family History Center has a new service to offer patrons. A project recently completed by Fay Cottle, one of the Patron Service Librarians for the Stake, includes a list of those buried in the Malad City Cemetery, the number of the block and lot they are buried in, and a map, drawn on the computer by Fay’s husband, Steve. 

A select group of America’s teachers are being honored by their toughest critics – their former students, in the sixth edition of Who’s Who Among American’s Teachers, 2000. Malad Middle School teacher and High School Coach, Scott Ray, is included in the publication.

40 YEARS AGO (1985)

Tim Edwards, of Pleasantview, has been selected to serve Oneida County as State Brand Inspector, filling a vacancy left by the retirement of Verlin Moon.

In addition, Ron Skidmore of Stone will be serving as State Brand Inspector in that area.

Seven MHS senior girls assembled in the parking lot at Malad High School for what has come to be an annual event in Malad – the Future Farmers of America Sweetheart contest.

Six separate events made up the contest, with participants moving through each one of them as quickly as possible. Each girl had to milk a cow, pound a post into the ground, ride a horse through a pole bend, pound a 60d nail into a 4x4 board, move four sections of sprinkler pipe a total of 52 ft., and saw a 2x4 in half.

The final scores tabulated, Cherie Weeks came out on top and was named FFA Sweetheart for 1985-86. Lara Knutsen was named first attendant and Cindy Howard, second attendant. 

Army Private Stacy D. Thomas has completed basic training at Fort McClellan, Alabama.

Thomas is the son of Loryne and Joe Don Thomas of Malad and a 1985 graduate of Malad High School.

Air Force Airman Jesse R. Smith, Jr. has arrived for duty with the 81st Tactical Fighter Wing, England.

Smith, a munitions system specialist was previously assigned at Lowry Air Force Base, Colorado. He is a 1981 graduate of Malad High School.