Enterprise The Idaho
Oneida County's News Since 1879 Malad City, Idaho
May 5 2022 |Vol. 142 No. 18
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NEWS IN BRIEF Supreme Court thinking on Roe v. Wade shakes up midterm landscape
The archery competition was hard fought all weekend
The battle arena allowed friends to hit each other as much as they wanted
Renaissance Faire takes the valley back in time Over the weekend, Samaria’s Heritage Square hosted the valley’s first Renaissance Faire, in conjunction with a baby animal show. The busy event, which took place on one of the first weekends of excellent weather of the year, brought in people from around the region to an activity-filled event full of food, music, fun, and a taste of the historical. Luke Waldron, who initially planned the event as a smaller-scale spring animal fair, was approached by local high school students who were interested in expanding the scope of the event to include renaissance elements. The students, who came up with idea for the Faire during the course of Donna Whipple’s “Shakespeare and his Times” class, essentially developed and arranged the renaissance components of the faire as a way
Lake Mead water level shrinkage reveals body in barrel, more expected to be found
As water levels in the nation’s largest reservoir continue to drop, Nevada authorities have made an ominous discovery—a long-submerged body in a barrel, believed to be the victim of a homicide in the 1980s. It is hypothesized that the barrel was probably placed hundreds of yards off shore at the time of the crime, though the water level has receded over 160 feet since 2000. Experts expect that additional, similar findings might be forthcoming.
Naomi Judd (1946-2022) honored by daughters
The Renaissance Royalty consult during Saturday’s Faire
to incorporate the learning they have been doing in their coursework. The students themselves contacted Waldron about
his interest in hosting the event, and then worked with him to develop the contours of the event. The students helped to design
the weekend, which included such things as an archery range, a battle areRENAISSANCE FAIR On Page 3
Drive-In officially reopens for business
Last Friday, the iconic Malad Drive-In reopened after a several month hiatus during a change of ownership. New owner Bryan Scott has stated that his overriding concern for the drive-in is continuity—he wants the food, the experience, and the quality to be the same that people have loved for decades. After a whirlwind several weeks of hiring, training, and prepping the kitchen for the inevitable rush, the Drive-In opened Friday with a limited menu while the new staff got used to their roles. While the most commonly ordered items were available to those who rushed in on opening day, some of the more elaborate items were held off until this week, when the full menu will be available. From the minute the drive-in officially opened to a bit past its official close time, business was steady to intense all day. Phone orders experienced a bit of wait time, as it seemed everyone in town was lined up to make sure the shakes and grilled burgers were
The leaked release of a Supreme Court opinion on the potential for overturning the landmark Roe v. Wade decision is sending shockwaves through the political landscape. While not unheard of, leaks from the SC are uncommon, and this one is likely to galvanize both sides of the political spectrum heading into the midterm elections. No action has been taken that has any legal ramifications at present, however.
Country singer Naomi Judd— one half of the legendary Judds, along with her daughter Newsweek.com Wynonna, died in April as the result of a long battle with mental health issues. The duo won received numerous Grammy, Country Music, and other awards over the course of their many decades long career. Naomi’s daughter, actress Ashley Judd, released a statement after the announcement reading, “Be free, my beautiful mother. Be free.”
Possible Avian Flu outbreak on Idaho border
New owner Bryan Scott and Jordan John celebrate the re-opening of the Malad Drive-in
still the same. Fortunately, there was widespread agreement and a sigh of relief that things were going to be just fine. For the initial weekend, owner Bryan Scott and veteran Drive-In cook and current Enterprise employee Sherrie Wise were on hand
to help at the grill. A quick Interview with Bryan Scott, new owner of the Drive-In The Enterprise was able to catch Bryan Scott for a few minutes to get some perspective on this momentous weekend:
1) Why did you decide to buy the Drive-In? I wasn't sure how much longer I could go without a cheese snack! Kidding aside, it's about preservation. Malad needs MALAD DRIVE-IN On Page 2
INSIDE THE ENTERPRISE THIS WEEK Ren Faire cont'd .......................Page 3 Looking Back....................................Page 6 Letters to the Editor................Page 7-8
Puzzles..............................................Page 8 Sports ...............................................Page 11-12 Mother's Day..................................... Page 13-16
While the specific facility has not been officially named, a number of chickens have been destroyed at a location in the Cache valley, near the Idaho border. The disease is rarely transmitted to humans, but there is some risk association with it. Egg stocks across have northern Utah have been affected.
Local girl receives cow from Make-aWish Foundation
On May 5, Make-A-Wish Idaho will be granting a wish by providing a cow for Avery, a 6-year-old Idaho Falls girl with a genetic disorder. Avery’s wish cow is a 300-pound purebred lowline Angus. The bovine named Hope will live one mile away from Avery on a pasture owned by her grandparents. As part of the wish, Make-A-Wish Idaho has installed a fence around the land and a shelter for the four-legged ruminant.