Enterprise The Idaho
Oneida County's News Since 1879 Malad City, Idaho
November 23, 2023 |Vol. 143 No. 47
Kids, get your coloring pages finished! Lots of prizes to be won in the Christmas Coloring Contest The Christmas Coloring Books have been delivered and all the children ages 0 to 12 are invited to color as many pages as you wish using crayons, colored pencils, pens, markers, or paints. However, glue, or attached items such as glitter or cotton to your pages are not allowed. Take your finished pages to the stores whose names appear on the page – but first, be sure to fill in your name, your parents’ names, address, and telephone number on the back! The picture for the Oneida Pioneer Museum and MPI Water Solutions should be taken to the Idaho Enterprise. Deadline for returning your completed pictures is Monday, November 27. Only one entry per child for each participating merchant is allowed. Each merchant will judge entries in their store contest and winners will be notified of the day their photo will be taken at the store, either Thursday, November 30 or Friday, December 1. Please be on time for your photo! Merchants will award their chosen winners on the day of the photos. The Grand Prizes Drawing conducted by The Idaho Enterprise will take place Thursday, December 7 at 5:30 p.m. in the Events Center at the Oneida County Fairgrounds. Lots of prizes will be given away at the drawing, including a Nintendo Switch Lite donated by Gary and Sherma Shepherd and Nicole Jensen of the Dude Ranch Café, a bicycle, and TV’s. Other prizes will be games, art sets, baby dolls, and much more. Kids must be present to win. There will be hot chocolate, tasty treats, hot dogs, walking tacos, crafts for the kids, and a special guest, SANTA! Thank you to all the sponsoring merchants; NAPA/Hess Truck Auto Ag, Oneida Pioneer Museum (take to
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NEWS IN BRIEF
Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter dies at 96
After recently being placed on hospice care, Rosalynn Carter passed away on Sunday at the age of 96. Carter, who is generally credited with elevating the position of first lady into a visible and professional one, was an advocate for a number of issues during her time in the White House, as well as the five decades afterward. While associated with numerous causes, Carter was most noted for her passionate commitment to raising awareness of mental healthcare issues. She and former president Jimmy Carter were married for 77 years.
Storms expected to cause travel delays
First shipment of prizes have arrived at the Idaho Enterprise with several more to come in before the drawing. Be sure to get your pages colored and turned in.
The Idaho Enterprise), Nell J. Redfield Memorial Hospital, Thomas Market, Malad Drive In, Hess Lumber, KC Oil, KJ’s Super Store, Allen Drug and Variety, Mountain States Insurance, Thomas Electric and Furniture, ATC Communications, J Peak Propane, Tooke & Associates (take to Hess Lumber), MPI Water Solutions (take to The Idaho Enterprise), Canyon View Cares Vet Hospital,
Tiny Tots Daycare and Preschool, Malad City, Northern Title Company, Sinclair Central Service, Idaho Real Estate Group, Oneida Family Dental, Family Dollar, Farm Bureau Insurance, Edith’s Collective, Ireland Bank, Boot Lane Vintage, Ward’s ACE & Country Store, Hess Pumice Products Inc., and The Idaho Enterprise.
Flight of Honor
Gene Caldwell had never been to Washington, D.C. before last week. Although he had wanted to visit on previous trips to the east coast, there had never been time to get to the nation’s capital. That all changed when Gene took part in an Honor Flight with dozens of other veterans to tour the memorials and be recognized at a banquet to honor those who have served. After being nominated for the Nucor’s Honor Flight by neighbor and Nucor employee Chris Showell, Gene was booked a seat on the flight out of Utah to the national’s capital with around 75 other veterans to tour the nation’s war memorials and historic sites. During the visit, Caldwell visited a number of places that he was thrilled to finally be able to see in person. Fort HcHenry was one of the places Gene was most impressed by. The fort is most famously associated with the War of 1812, and is intimately linked to the composition of the Star Spangled banner. Francis Scott Key wrote the poem “The Defence of Fort M’Henry”[sic], which provided the lyrics to the national anthem while witnessing the flag still standing after a night of heavy British bombardment. The Fort has been restored, of course, but the guns from the war are still on the shore, and the history of the location is on full FLIGHT OF HONOR On Page 2
Gene Caldwell with his "guardian" at the Iwo Jimo Memorial. He spent two days in Washington, D.C. as part of Utah Honor Flights.
INSIDE THE ENTERPRISE
Flight of Honor, cont'd..........................Pg.2 Looking Back......................................................Pg.8 Ward's Ace Grand Opening.................Pg.3 Puzzles...................................................................Pg.10 The Music Man.....................................Pg.4 Sports................................................................Pg.11-12
While the winter weather has already begun to affect road traffic, storm systems on the east coast are anticipated to create headaches for flights across the country early in the week, and begin affecting the west by the Thanksgiving holiday. Weather forecasters predict snow and freezing rain in the pacific northwest through Idaho by Wednesday, although how much of it will hit southeastern Idaho remains to be seen. As always, anyone with plans to travel by air over the holiday is advised to leave plenty of travel time to make their connections, and expect some amount of delay.
More than 200 sentenced in mafia trial
Italy’s largest trial of mafia members in at least three decades ended recently, and resulted in conviction and sentencing of around 200 crime gang members for a total of 2,200 years in prison. The trial began in 2021, and had to held in a purpose-built bunker in Lamezia Terme out of safety concerns. Over 400 lawyers acted for the defense, and a total of at least 900 witnesses were called. Five life sentences and three thirty year sentences were handed out among the defendants, who included those with nicknames such as “The Wolf,” “Fatso,” and “Lamb Thigh,” among others. Politicians, police officers, and local officials were among those sentenced in the massive trial.
Missing Hiker in Big Bend National Park found safe
The National Park Service announced that a search that began on November 9 had been located in the park. Christy Perry, a 25 year old hiker, had been found conscious and talking in a remote area of the park. After locating Perry, rescue crews navigated steep terrain to bring her to safety. She was transported to a local hospital for medical attention. One of the takeaways from the incident was to be sure that those who are travelling provide an itinerary to someone else who is aware of where they are supposed to be. For her part, Perry was not known to be missing for several days as a result of not having related her plans to any family or friends.
Over $8,000 raised at Malad FFA Auction
The Malad FFA Alumni and Supporters announced that the recent auction and dinner had raised over $8,000 for FFA Members. The funds are used to assist with scholarships, classroom materials, supervised agricultural experiences, and conference registration and events. Upcoming Malad FFA Alumni and Supporters events can be found on the group’s Facebook page, and anyone interested in joining the Malad chapter is encouraged to visit the page, where more information on membership can be found.