5 YEARS AGO (2021)

In a press release issued by the Idaho State Board of Education on Friday, January 22, it was indicated that an updated plan for school winter sports would enable Idaho school districts and charter schools to allow up to 40 percent capacity in school gymnasiums for games and matches, or up to four spectators per student participant, whichever is larger, if physical distancing requirements can be maintained or if masks are worn.

Linda Sullivan was honored as the Oneida School District “Employee of the Month” at the January 19 meeting of the School Board. Linda is the District’s administrative assistant for human resources and the office manager for the Idaho Home Learning Academy. Because of the large increase in numbers of students and teachers for IHLA this year, Linda has had to take on many diverse responsibilities.

Linda received a copy of the “Starfish” poem and a gift certificate. Her plaque will hang in the District Office for the next month.

10 YEARS AGO (2016)

Newly inducted into the Heritage Club of the Oneida Education Foundation is Jason Dahlke, M Club level and Jean Thomas OEF chair. Floyd and Nedra Gleed moved to the Orange & Black level; and the Oneida County Deputies, represented by Darl Gleed was also a new inductee into the M Club level. Other new inductees were Kyle and Jessica Tubbs. 

The Oneida County Search and Rescue held their annual meeting and banquet last Thursday evening at the Dude Ranch Café. Special guests included Malad Councilman Tom Jenkins and Harry Sherman.

The Oneida County Deputies held their quarterly meeting on January 13. Two new members joined The Deputies, Terry Jones and Troy Estep.

The Malad High School Lady Dragons are ready to face their district opponents as they begin their run through the 2A Fifth District Tournament. Members of this year’s Varsity team who will be leading the charge through district for Malad are Sami Williams, Emmah Peterson, Hanah Peterson, Natalie Jensen, Paityn Tripp, Taber Paskett, Naomi Corbridge, Shawnee Simpson and Sadie Simpson.

15 YEARS AGO (2011)

  New 2011 Search and Rescue officers were sworn in Thursday night with Brad Hess, commander; Gary Hess, 1st vice commander; Steve Stayner, 2nd vice commander and Natasha Nalder, quartermaster. 

The fifth annual Big Dog Ice Fishing Tournament, organized by Oneida County resident Bret Felter was held on January 22 at the Devil Creek Reservoir. The first place prize of $1,500 was awarded to Jim Byrnes for a fish that he caught measuring 19 1/2 inches. The second place prize of $1,000, third place prize in the amount of $750 and fourth place prize of $500 were combined and split between Wade Cornia, Dan Harward and Jake Western, who each caught a fish measuring 19 inches.

Members of the Oneida County Farm Bureau attending the State convention were pictured in The Idaho Enterprise: Sharon Harris, Nancy Asay, Maysi Tubbs, LaDean Stanley, Cindy Nalder, David Harris, Austin Tubbs, Reed Stanley, Dallan Nalder and Jane Ann Ward. Dallan and Cindy Nalder were named Idaho Farm Bureau Ag Ambassadors for District 1 at the State Farm Bureau Convention; Jane Ann Ward received the Pinnacle Award and Austin and Maysi Tubbs were the winners of the Achievement Award for the Idaho Farm Bureau’s Idaho Youth Farmers and Ranchers.

The new Stake LDS Young Women’s Presidency is Natalie Larsen, president; Becky Moss, first counselor; Stephanie Francom, second counselor and Lisa Atkinson, secretary.

20 YEARS AGO (2006)

 The Bar J Wranglers from the Bar J Chuckwagon in Jackson Hole, will appear at the Malad Elementary School on February 3, sponsored by the Oneida County Hospital Foundation, with help from ATC Communications, who will provide door prizes at the concert.

Janie L. Thomas has been named to the Idaho State University 2005 fall semester dean’s list for the college of Arts and Sciences, which was announced by Dr. John Kijinski, dean of the college.

Mindy Daniels Thomas was awarded a certificate of completion from the Academy of Medical Careers at the school’s 40th graduation. Mindy was one of only seven graduates who successfully completed requirements to receive her certificate. The ceremonies were held at the Logan Regional Hospital.

Eldon Scott Roe was recently awarded a master’s degree in Curriculum and Education from the University of Phoenix. A 1985 graduate of Malad High School, Eldon earned a bachelor’s degree at Utah State University in 1990. He is currently the principal of the Hyrum West LDS Seminary and Bishop of his Hyrum, Utah ward.

The Lady Dragons are sitting in a good position, first in the district, as they enter the final week of the regular season. This year’s team includes: Larissa Crump, Brandy Bertagnolli, Ashlee Blaisdell, Rachael Colton, Elise Blaisdell, Rose Stromberg, Becky Colton, Tazya Williams, Alyssa Peacock, Erin Jenkins, April Neal, Krystal Thorpe, Brittany Buehler and Ashlee Wakley.

30 YEARS AGO (1996)

Oneida County Hospital’s new birthing suite seems to have passed the test of public approval.

First March of Dimes baby, Brenda Clark, pictured with newborn son Kayden Thomas, has the honor of being the first Mom completing the March of Dimes’ “Babies and You” class to deliver her baby at the Oneida County Hospital. Pictured with instructors of the class, Sheila Peabody and Pat Martin, Brenda was presented a quilt, compliments of the Oneida County Hospital and Malad Sew Rite.  Also helping with the class is Judy Hobson. The prenatal classes, aimed at ensuring the birth of healthy babies, are now taught regularly at no charge in the hospital conference room. Tiny Kayden was born to Brenda and Shawn Clark on January 14 at Oneida Hospital, the first baby born in the newly completed “Birthing Room”.

Dawn Marie Jones, daughter of Wayne and Marilyn Jones has been called to serve in the Neuguen Argentina Mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

New Officers of the Pink Ladies Hospital Auxiliary organization took over the reins of leadership last week. Serving as President, Ruth L. Thomas; 1st vice-president, Marilyn Rollins; 2nd vice-president, Helen Dennis; secretary duties will be shared by Jeanne Erskine and Donna Vanderwood; treasurer, Patricia Wright; Sunshine chairman, Shelba Thomas. The Pink Ladies auxiliary was organized by Elsie Sperry, who was then a hospital board member, and two members of the Franklin County Pink Ladies, on April 23, 1979.

Jennifer Hess has been named to the College of Agriculture Dean’s List at the University of Idaho for the 1995-96-fall semester.

40 YEARS AGO (1986)

The 1986 Board of directors for the Senior Citizens’ Center are Grant Pincock, president; Howard Wakley, vice president; Mary Romrell, secretary; Marlene Peterson, fund-raising chairman; Arva Hall, program chairman and Dephane Taylor, Hazel Ezell, John Nielsen and Grant Haws, nutrition chairmen.

Youth representative candidates for “Cub Scout Youth Representative of the Year” were announced recently by District Scout Leaders. The boys chosen from their individual Packs to represent the Cub Scouts are: Shawn D. Williams, Pack 401, son of Brad and Kathy Williams; Thomas Hutchinson, Pack 422, son of Devan and Laurie Hutchinson; Kirk Paul Tubbs, Pack 437, son of Paul and Karen Tubbs; and Hutch Daniels, Pack 452, son of Joe and Eurada Daniels.

Despite the challenge, becoming an Eagle Scout has become a tradition in the Marteeny family. Three weeks ago, 14-year-old Douglas Marteeny was honored in an Eagle Court of Honor at the LDS Stake Center. As his mother pinned the Eagle Badge on his shirt, his father proudly stood by his side. His grandparents, Jeanette and Ellsworth Marteeny of Conneaut, Ohio, watched from the audience. Douglas marked the third generation of Eagles in one family. Douglas’ father, Dan, received his Eagle Badge in October 1961. His grandfather, Ellsworth, was presented an identical honor on May 21, 1931. In fact, young Ellsworth was the first Eagle Scout in Conneaut, Ohio, where he was raised and went on to earn his Eagle Palms.

50 YEARS AGO (1976)

Two Malad men have joined the Army. They are Terrill N. Hess, 17 and David P. Jones, 17, enlisted for training as tank turret repairmen. They are both at Fort Ord, California for basic training.

Lynn Stayner’s first grade class held a gigantic birthday party for America that included a yummy patriotic cake topped with 200 flaming candles. The youngsters, decked out in party hats and mile-wide smiles, explained what they thought was great about the U.S.A. The cake was made and decorated by Phyllis Stayner and Louise Hughes. Assisting with the party was room mother Mrs. David Cowlishaw and teacher aide Nancy Stayner. Following are some of the comments received: Tracey Davis – Washington was great because he was our President and he was put on a nickel or dime. We say the Pledge of Allegiance to our flag to thank Heavenly Father for our Country because he gave us our country. Heather Lee Ward – I like America because it’s so beautiful. The bluebirds, tulips, yellow sunshine, grass and snow. Sherrie Napier – I like our Country because we can have a Church and learn about the Gospel. Kathy Thomas – I love our Country, it’s special. Blair Palmer – America is ours and I like living here with my family and it’s nice living in our Country. – Paula Madsen – America is good. I like living here, you can learn a lot. 

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hess hosted a birthday dinner for their children Amy and Kurtis. Kurtis marked his 12th and Amy her eighth.

Debbie Corbridge, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lon Corbridge entered the Language Training Mission at Provo where she will received several months of preparation before going to Thailand to serve an LDS Mission.

Malad High School junior David Tovey has been selected Player of the Week by the basketball team’s coaching staff.

60 YEARS AGO (1966)

A trailer-truck carrying radioactive material from the National Reactor Testing Station slid off icy U.S. 191 eight miles north of Malad and blocked traffic for two hours. The driver, and a passerby who gave him a ride to Pocatello, were checked at Bannock Memorial Hospital for possible exposure to radioactivity. They were released after showing no sign of exposure or injury.

A farewell testimonial will honor Elder Donald Ashton, at the Cherry Creek LDS Ward. Elder Ashton has been called to serve in the Northern German Mission.

Two students from the journalism class were taken to jail. Since, of course, the trip was merely for an inspection of the facilities offered by the county in the Oneida jail, there was no need for any alarm. Tom Colton and Neil Brinkerhoff were the two students who made the tour, accompanied by Deputy Sheriff Ralph Burton.

A farewell testimonial will honor Elder Darrel V. Tubbs at the Malad Second LDS Ward. Elder Tubbs has been called to serve in the New England Mission.

A/3C Glen Schwartz arrived home last week from Denver, Colorado, where he is stationed with the U. S. Air Force, to spend his leave with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Rex Schwartz.

70 YEARS AGO (1956)

Herman Miller, Jr., of the Oneida Jewelers store in Malad presented a large electric clock to the agricultural shop building. Accepting the clock were Ag students Dallas Neal and J. A. Neal.

A jukebox was purchased last week by the Junior and Senior High Student Councils. It has been placed in the gymnasium. Social dancing will be done in the gym during the noon hour every other Friday. The jukebox will come in handy when it is impossible to engage an orchestra because of lack of funds. Records are being purchased and the students are all looking forward to some good dances. Money is not needed to play this particular jukebox.

Barbara Parry received word last week that she has been selected to lead the state chorus of Future Homemakers of America at the state FHA convention to be held in March. Alice Neal is to be the accompanist.

Idaho has distributed another $2,439,676 to the treasuries of 44 counties, completing 98 per cent of its share of the minimum program of education and transportation for the current school year. Oneida’s share of the amount was $21,506.78, County Treasurer Lurline A. James reports.

80 YEARS AGO (1946)

United States servicemen in the Philippines were entertained New Year’s Day at an imitation “stateside bowl” football game, which was named the Bamboo Bowl and starred two teams representing Clark Field and a headquarters unit, according to a report taken from the “Blackhawk Bugle”, service paper published in the islands. During the game’s halftime period 35,000 spectators were entertained by the 86th division band of which Pfc. Royce C. Jones, son of Mr. and Mrs. Royce Jones of Malad, is a member. Highlight of the show was when the band formed the letters USA and sounded off the “California, Here I Come”. Pfc. Jones was redeployed to the Pacific last summer following his return from the European theater of operations.