Presbyterian Church Celebrates

Although the history of the Presbyterian Church in Malad dates back to 1876; a church building did not exist until 1882. When the Reverend Edward M. Knox, the second minister appointed to the Malad Presbyterian Church, arrived in the village in 1882, he immediately began to build a church on Courthouse Hill. That event 140 years ago is the reason for the anniversary celebration to be held on Sunday, June 26, 2022. Everyone is invited to come to the anniversary program to hear the history of the Presbyterian Church, the Mission School, and the Church Bell and learn of their importance to Malad Valley. The program will be held twice, at 5:00 and again at 6:30 p.m. in the historic church chapel.

Memories of attending the “Little Church on the Hill” will be presented by representatives of some of the families that lived in Malad and called the Presbyterian Church their home church. The Evans, Jones, Hansen, Harrison, and Jenkins families feature prominently in the history of Malad and were faithful members of the Presbyterian Church.

All students who went to school in Malad prior to 1900 would have attended the Presbyterian Mission School because there was no public school in the 1800s. The primary, intermediate, and grammar levels would be grades 1-8 today. Pictures of some of those ancestors as school children still hang in the church.

Ringing the Presbyterian Church bell was once not just to summon worshippers to church on Sunday. The bell was the fire alarm and was rung to note such joyous occasions as the end of World War II and such sad events as the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. Ringing the bell and then running before the Sheriff could catch them are memories of a lot of Malad High School boys.

So come and celebrate the 140th anniversary of the Malad Presbyterian Church with histories, stories, and traditional songs. Refreshments will be served by the members of the church. Parking is limited behind the church, but the courthouse parking lot will be open. Because of construction behind the courthouse, people are asked to walk in front of the courthouse and come in the front doors of the church.

Malad's First Presbyterian Church is one of the oldest in the west

Rodeo Queens Named

The Jr. Miss Cowgirls Contestants: Rickell Call, Prezli Ball, Payzlee House, Olivia Hansen, Austin Schrenk, Sage Anderson, Indie Earl, Audrey Blaisdell

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division are• Appearance/Modeling: Katy Carter • Personality/Interview:Oakley Jones • Horsemanship: Oakley Jones • Flag Pattern: Oakley Jones • Test High Score: Katy Carter • Congeniality: Oakley Jones • 1st Attendant: Katy Carter • 2022 Oneida County Rodeo Jr

Queen: Oakley Jones The winners of the Sr. Queen division are• Appearance/Modeling:

Chloe Peterson • Personality/Interview:

Chloe Peterson • Horsemanship:

Kaitlyn Armstrong • Test High Score:

Kaitlyn Armstrong • Congeniality: Kaitlyn Armstrong • 2nd Attendant: Chloe Peterson • 1st Attendant: Erin Wallace • 2022 Oneida County Rodeo

Queen: Kaitlyn Armstrong

The 2022 Oneida Country Royalty will represent the Oneida County Fair and Rodeo at several events over the upcoming year, particularly in the Malad 4th of July Parade and at the Oneida County Cowboy Classic Rodeo in August.

The Oneida County Rodeo Queen Contest is put on by the Oneida County Fair Board and chaired by board member Lacy Clark. Lacy was assisted by the 2021 Rodeo Queen Kendyl Reeder and 2021 Princess Samantha Schrenk. They would all like to thank the sponsors of the event, including saddle sponsors ATC, Patrick Werk Custom Leather, Smith and Edwards, CAL Ranchers, Shea Michelle Buckle Design, Ward Feed, Sparkly Rock Boutique, Vickers Western Store, Oneida Family Dental, West Liberty Foods, Daisy Hollow, IFA and Thomas Market.

16TH ANNUAL MALAD VALLEY WELSH FESTIVAL

Malad City, Idaho Friday, June 24, and Saturday, June 25, 2022 Sunday, June 26, 2022 (Sunday evening program only)

Contact: www.welshfestival.com for schedule and other information 208-766-4010 (Malad City Office)

EVENTS

• Presentations on Welsh heroes and history of Wales • Fiction and Poetry competitions, readings, and chairing of the Bard

of the Festival and awarding of Patsy Price Scott Poetry Prize

• Family choral and harp concert, youth concert, and piano ensemble

concert

• Outdoor music by Celtic performers • Tours of history sites in downtown Malad • Quilt show and bake sale by Oneida Quilters • Art Walk in downtown Malad by Oxford Peak Arts Council • Youth art displays • Malad Valley pioneer family displays • Photo exhibit: “A Walk through Wales” • Self-guided tours of Samaria’s pioneer cabins in Heritage Square • Lots of kids’ activities (pioneer-era games, face painting, etc.) • Food booths, including “A Taste of Wales” • Craft and gift booths, including Country Store with Welsh-themed

items.

• Celebration of 140th Anniversary of Malad Presbyterian Church

Sponsored by Malad Valley Welsh Society, Idaho Humanities Council, Idaho Commission on the Arts, Rocky Mountain Power Foundation, Bistline Foundation, Southeast Idaho High Country Travel Council, Hess Pumice Products, Nell J. Redfield Hospital, Thomas Market, and other Malad businesses.

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