5 YEARS AGO (2020)

In August of 1998, Kevin Stevens reported to Malad as the new Rocky Mountain Power Local Agent. Now 22 years later, Kevin will be retiring from the Power Company after 43 1/2 years of service. He has loved meeting and getting to know the people of Malad. His job has taken him all across Oneida County to Franklin County and beyond.

10 YEARS AGO (2015) The cast comes together for the finale of “Saturday’s Warrior”, the latest production of the Iron Door Playhouse. Back row left to right are Carsen Palmer, Jeffrey Francom Jr., Trevor Howe, Davis Larsen, Josh Stevens, Loren Ward; third row left to right: Emily Christiansen Cambrie Howe, Kylee Francom, Whitney Palmer, Reagan Smith, Kaycee Neilson, Carrie Christiansen Kayla Hudnell, Stephanie Crowther, Catie Fesler Rachael Bullcreek, Velvet Shearer, Hayes Teeples; second row left to right: Josh Stayner, Cassidi Francom, Wendy Steffanhagen, Jeff Richins; front row left to right: Marion Smith, Dr. David Teeples, Rylie Neilson, Gavin Price, Elyzabeth Teeples, Landon Smith. Not pictured are Myriam Teeples and Lolee Teeples.

Malad Middle School Wrestling finished up season at district tournament. The Knights claimed second place as a team at their recent district tournament. Team member include Coach Jon Blaisdell, Coach Devin Morrison, Coach Allen Edwards, Dutch Potter, Jaden Driessen, Gabe Hooste, Porter Mills, Jaxon Blaisdell, Cameron Seamons, Jes Schow, Manager Joe Willie, Trevor Allen, Riggin Montgomery, Ruger Smith, Ayden Potter, Carter Blaisdell, Drake Morrison, Oakley Maddox, Conner Purser, Holdyn Higley, Cam Bingham, Parker Price, Levi Balappa, Rydon Montgomery, Zac Reiss, Dayvon Searle, Brycen Talbot, Matt Briscoe, Sam Willie, Chase Martin, Justin Toone, Cael Seamons, Braun Nalder, Zane Komrofske, and Semaj Walker.

10 YEARS AGO (2015)

Pictured in The Idaho Enterprise, Gary and Sherma Shepherd of the Dude Ranch Café show the grand prize, an Apple iPad Mini, which they have provided for the annual Malad Merchants’ Christmas Coloring Contest.

The Malad Theater Guild presented their last performance of “Saturday’s Warrior”. The performance was outstanding, very well directed and enjoyed by all who attended.

Cast members are Carsen Palmer, Jeffery Francom Jr., Trevor Howe, Davis Larsen, Josh Stevens, Loren Ward, Emily Christiansen, Cambre Howe, Kylee Francom, Whitney Palmer, Reagan Smith, Kaycee Neilson, Carrie Christiansen, Kayla Hudnell, Stephanie Crowther, Catie Fesler, Rachael Bullcreek, Velvet Shearer, Hayes Teeples, Josh Stayner, Cassidi Francom, Wendy Steffenhagen, Jeff Richins, Marion Smith, Dr. David Teeples, Rylie Neilson, Gavin Price, Elyzabeth Teeples, Landon Smith, Myriam Teeples and Lolee Teeples.

The Oneida School Board received individual awards at the recent ISBA Convention, as well as a Master of Boardsmanship Award, the highest award presented to a school board in Idaho. The Oneida District was one of approximately seven districts to receive the coveted award. Pictured in The Idaho Enterprise are trustees Kirk Willie, Lisa Willie, Steve Haycock, Dr. David Risenmay, superintendent and Ken Timothy, chairman. Trustee Jared Simpson was unable to attend the event.

Several years ago, the Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) set a goal to keep highways and bridges as clear as possible during the slickest roadway conditions for the safety of drivers. Since then, ITD Malad-area Maintenance Foreman Doug Thorpe has set the statewide standard – twice.

15 YEARS AGO (2010)

A bit of Malad has come back, only with a new generation of Budges. Budge Honey is once again on the shelves at Thomas Market and in the honey bears on tables at the Dude Ranch Café. Two of Lawrence Budge’s grandchildren – Jared and Kristie and their families – have restarted local distribution of the honey that many in Malad grew up with. Jared is the son of Lowell Budge and Kristie is the daughter of Wayne Budge.

Charity Anywhere Foundation’s, 9-1-1 Guatemala charity group successfully delivered a retired Oneida County ambulance to the rural, Guatemalan hospital of La Tinta. A three-volunteer crew, including Jesse and Danielle Dredge and Paul Oja, drove the ambulance approximately 3,000 miles from Idaho to Texas, then through Mexico to Guatemala.

Something new is on the horizon at Malad High School. The Oneida School Board has set wheels in motion to incorporate the professional/technical courses into a charter school program named the Southeastern Idaho Regional Professional/Technical Charter School.

The Malad High School Dragon football team brought home the Idaho 2A Football Second Place trophy during the State Playoff at holt Arena Friday night. Both Malad and West Side ended their football season at 11 – 1. 

20 YEARS AGO (2005)

Kathleen Atkinson recited the oath of office November 16, to become the newest member of the Oneida School Board. She replaces Tricia Danielson who resigned in September to take a counseling position at the Malad Middle School.

The 2005 Scouting For Food Drive set a record for the number of cans collected, according to Odell Rice, who chairs the annual event. Rice reports the Boy Scouts and their leaders collected a total of 5,634 cans of food for those in the county who need help.

Linda Daniels was named Idaho District Employees Association’s (IDEA) “Administrative Assistant of the Year” at the State Association conference in Boise. Linda was nominated for the award by the Oneida Soil and Water Conservation District. She has worked for the organization for over 25 years. 

Carol Dawn Willie was presented with the “Friends of Education” award for the 2005-2006 school year by the Oneida Education Association (OEA).

Members of the Malad 2nd Ward sustained a new bishopric Sunday. Paul Tubbs is Bishop, Jeff Richins is first counselor, Mark Colton is second counselor, Kelly Hill is the Executive Secretary, John J. Evans is Ward Clerk, and Rodney Moon is Financial Clerk.

25 YEARS AGO (2000)

Edna Palmer was named the Idaho Cattle Association’s Cattle Woman of the Year 2000 during the winter convention held at Boise. She received a standing ovation when the plaque was presented by Paula Bracket, past president of the state organization, and national officer.

The Festival of Trees was a big success, according to Joleen Nielsen, chairman of the event. Thirty-seven booths were set up.

Students from the Stone Elementary School hosted an afternoon read-a-thon.

Parents and grandparents were invited to share an afternoon of reading with the students. The gym displayed pillows and blankets for those who wanted a little more comfort than a hardwood floor. 

Loren Ward has accepted a call to serve a two-year mission in the Bristol England Mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He will report to the Preston England Missionary Training Center on December 6.

Teddy Bennett has recently returned from serving a two-year mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Brasilia Brazil Mission. He is the son of Ralph and Lamona Bennett.

40 YEARS AGO (1985)

Principal Jerry Esplin told the Oneida School District Board members that the senior class has asked that baccalaureate and graduation exercises be combined this year. He noted that such practice is the popular trend with many schools and having only one program saves time and money.

Lara Knutsen flew out of Pocatello on her way to the Idaho Junior Miss Competition in Moscow. Lara did not come back empty handed. She was awarded the Overall Scholastic Award, which included a $500 cash award and her choice of a scholarship to one of seven Idaho colleges or universities. She also received a Theatre Arts Award for her talent, which was a $250 scholarship to the University of Idaho. 

Malad weather lady Margaret Jones, was contacted by KSL radio recently and asked to be their official KSL Weather Watch in this area.

As part of American Education week, retired school teachers from Malad Elementary School were honored in a special assembly. Thirteen of the twenty former teachers were on hand for the event and were presented center stage. Those in attendance are Mary D. Williams, Pearl F. Williams, Veryl Henrie, Dorothy S. Lewis, Mabel Hartley, Faye Thomas, Helen Thomas, Illa Elcock, Lucile Harrison, Viola Morgan, Hazel Lusk, Melba T. Jones and Evelyn Davis. Those unable to attend were Don Castleton, Eva Jones, Faye Jones, Margueritte Davis, Martha Maag, Thelma Simpson and Catherine Cowley.

50 YEARS AGO (1975)

U. S. Rep. George Hansen was the featured speaker at the annual Farm Bureau Banquet. Now serving his third term in Congress, Representative Hansen gave the Farm Bureau members attending an update on recent congressional actions.

The City made plans to apply for two federal Housing and Urban Development grants totaling $40,000.  One of the grants was for $15,000 to pay for the Senior Citizens Center building recently purchased by the City. The other grant application was for $25,000 to build a high water line serving the streets 7th to 8th North, including 100 to 600 West.

In a decision sought by the Oneida Education Association, District Judge Frances Rasmussen ruled Monday, November 4 that “there is not now in existence” a contract between the School Board and the teachers. He then ordered the two disputing parties to immediately enter into fact finding, setting a 15-day limit for these proceedings to get underway.

At the FFA “Buddy Dance”, Colen Sweeten was recognized as the “Cake King” for winning the cake-baking contest. Colen’s attendants were Tony Gillies and Kelly Davis.

60 YEARS AGO (1965)

Bringing excitement and suspense, the ‘Big Dance’ for the Seniors arrived at last.  The song, “Everyone’s Gone To The Moon” is the theme of this year’s dance being held at the Stake Building. Reigning over the festivities were Ron Bjorkman, Mr. Senior; Marsha Alder, Miss Seniorette; Brent Archibald and Margo Thomson, first attendants; David Mills and Suzanne Harrison, second attendants. Chosen to sing the theme song was Karolene Kay, who was selected after tryouts held last week.

Duane Jensen, son of Mr. and Mrs. Royal B. Jensen, has been awarded the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Soil Physics by the University of Illinois. Dr. Jensen and his family make their home now in Starkville, Mississippi, where Dr. Jensen is Assistant Professor of Agronomy at Mississippi State University.

The board of directors of the St. John Irrigation Co. voted unanimously last week to award the contract for constructing the Company’s dam and reservoir on the Little Malad River to Rogers Construction Co. of Portland, Oregon.

Speaking before the Malad Chamber of Commerce at a regular meeting, Jim Elliot, Pocatello, district manager of Mountain States Tel. & Tel., told of the company’s proposed conversion to dial telephones in Malad.

Malad exchange will be known as 766 and all phone numbers will be changed to seven digit numbers. Switchover here to the dial system is scheduled at midnight, January 15, and all Malad subscribers will be contacted beginning December 20th and instructed in the use of the dial telephones.

70 YEARS AGO (1955)

Thirty-one Malad High School students became members of the M Club at the conclusion of a four-day initiation. New members of the athletic organization are: Gary Talbot, Terry Davis, Gordon Smith, Jimmy Hill, Brent Thomas, Jess Harrison, Terral Jensen, Bert Marble, Vern Budge, Jimmy Smith, Brent Probst, Bernon Neal, Bill Evans, Roger Thomas, Richard Rice, Sherman Hess, Gary Hill, Lamont Cottam, Steven L. Hughes, Brent Williams, D. J. Williams, Gary Rose, Dick Morse, Don Castleton, Alan Swenson, Don Thomas, Brent Howard, Tommy Matthews, Ray Neil Jones, Cleon Hess and Nathan Yearsley.

Lee Waldron, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Waldron, enlisted in the U.S. Air Force and left last Saturday for Camp Carson, Ohio.

Three Malad players on the Snow College football squad this past season were Joe Daniels, Doneal Thomson and Lowell Budge. The Snow College Badgers finished one of their most successful seasons – conference wise – since they have belonged to the ICAC. They finished their season with a 3 won 1 lost record in conference play.

Lois Vaughan, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James G. Vaughan of Malad, has recently been selected to Brigham Young University’s Air Force ROTC Sponsor Corp campus unite. A freshman at the Provo school, Lois is majoring in business education.

Larry Kent, who has completed his college football career at Idaho State College, Pocatello, has been elected co-captain of the Bengal squad along with Howard Green, Jerome. Larry, an Idaho State College senior, is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Claude Kent. 

“Moments to Remember” will be the theme for the Senior Ball. Senior Ball queen and her attendants were chosen by the senior class. Connie Moon was selected as queen with Alice Neal and Anne Clark as her attendants.