Enterprise The Idaho
Oneida County's News Since 1879 Malad City, Idaho
July 28, 2022 |Vol. 142 No. 30
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NEWS IN BRIEF Russia cuts gas supplies to Europe
In what one U.S. official called “our biggest fear,” Russia announced that it would cut its energy supplies to Germany in half in response for western sanctions. The move will severely restrict fuel supplies to much of western Europe and potentially create widespread fuel scarcity as the winter months approach. The U.S. will discuss contingency planning with heads of state across the region, as it seeks to maintain a unified front against the Russian invasion of the sovereign country of Ukraine. The potential for increasing the percentage of power generated through nuclear power facilities will be discussed at an upcoming emergency meeting.
Somerton Man’s identity possibly discovered
Northrop Grumman tests a solid fuel rocket for NASA's Artemis program
Rocket Launch Test
Last week, the Northrop Grumman facility at Promontory Point/Corrinne, Utah conducted a static rocket test of its 5-stage solid fuel booster rocket for NASA’s ongoing Artemis missions. Artemis is an ambitious unmanned spaceflight program that will take a research vessel through a longer exploratory mission and return to Earth than any yet attempted. The test was designed to gather data on several essential performance
parameters for the rocket, in front of a large crowd composed of the public, engineers, parts suppliers, university researchers, NASA employees, school groups, and the press. The test, which was considered successful, lasted almost two minutes, during which time the fuel burned into the scarred mountainside used for previous static tests. The testing area itself is located roughly a mile away from the viewing area,
which is not far enough away that the heat and vibrations from the rocket burn itself are not palpable, even in the heat of a mid-July afternoon. After a delay in the countdown due to the loss of a panel of cameras, the launch supervisor announced that the power supply was being checked in order to determine whether the launch could proceed. Given the massive expense and logistical work involved in conducting and arranging
the test, the anxiety of the moment leant additional suspense to the proceedings. As the large crowd celebrated the occasional cloud that tried to make its way past the sun, the heat rose from the mid to high eighties as the launch time was pushed back. The go-ahead was finally given as the clock moved closer to two o’clock, and ROCKET LAUNCH TEST On Page 10
Samaria Days is Back!
This year's Wild Blue Goose Chase started at the break of dawn
After an unwanted break due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Samaria Days has finally returned to the valley, with a series of well-attended and entertaining events. This year’s Samaria Days featured entertainment by the local musicians Intermountain America, a movie night, games for kids, a chicken chase, and a large and active auction to raise funds for Samaria projects. The first Samaria Celebration was held in 1968 to commemorate the centennial of the town, at one point the biggest in Oneida county. The modern version
of the Samaria Days festival was first held in 1998 on the town’s 130 year anniversary. Since then, the celebration has generally been held on an annual basis, recent exceptions notwithstanding. The many in attendance expressed the belief that it was great to finally have the celebration back. The official Samaria Day celebrations kicked off with the traditional Queen contest. Ten young women vied for the crown, competing in several “farm-related” competitions, including hammering nails, sewing on a button, tak-
The Sawdust Scramble
ing water from one bucket to the next, stacking dice as hay bales, as well as more whimsical activities like shooting a cup off the table with a squirt gun. The girls were scored after each of the events, and at the end points were added up to see which girl would come out on top. Azure Ashby was crowned the 2022 Samaria Days queen, Addie Waldron was the first attendant, and Sam Waldron was the second attendant. The Queen and attendants were on hand throughout the festival to
provide support for the ensuing events. Friday’s event ended with a film screening at dusk and a pleasant drop in the temperature. Saturday morning began with a fun run, scheduled early to beat the heat. (Results at end of story.) Saturday’s weather ended up staying perfect for the event, with cloud cover throughout most of the morning and afternoon providing some relief from the sun. It wasn’t cool enough to preSAMARIA DAYS IS BACK On Page 3
INSIDE THE ENTERPRISE THIS WEEK Search and Rescue Dive Training......Pg.2 Development Code Hearing................Pg.4 Puzzles..................................................Pg.5
Looking Back......................................................Pg.7 Stone Rodeo.....................................................Pg.11 Sports...............................................................Pg.12
One of the most enduring unsolved mysteries among those who fervently follow such things may have finally been solved. In 1948, the body of an unknown man was discovered deceased on a South Australian beach in the town of Somerton. The man contained no identification, but a series of intriguing clues that have baffled and inspired mystery hunters ever since, including the last page of a book of poetry bearing the line “tamum shud.” The phrase means “is finished,” but its discovery was merely the beginning of the search for the man’s identity. Derek Abbott, who has been after the truth of the man’s identity for years, says that DNA proves the man was Carl Webb, an electrical engineer from Melbourne. An explanation of why he was on the beach in question has not yet been presented.
Fire near Yosemite burns 18K acres; still active
A fire which ignited near California’s Yosemite National Park last Friday has not yet been contained, authorities say. The fire has so far burned over 18,000 acres and destroyed at least 41 structures. Conditions in the area are reported as “overwhelmingly dry” and the terrain on which the fire is burning is “incredibly steep.” More than 1,400 structures are threatened. Nearly 3,000 crew members are involved in fighting the blaze. Last year’s Dixie fire ultimately burned almost a million acres, so authorities are cautiously optimistic this one can be handled with much less damage.
Malad City Hall Broken into over weekend
It has been reported that the city offices were illegally entered sometime over the weekend. The extent of any theft or damage is not known at this time, but anyone with information or who may have witnessed anything can contact the Sheriff's office at (208) 766-2251.
Walmart announces lower clothing costs
In reaction to reduced consumer spending and growing inventories, Walmart has announced that it will cut costs on some consumer products heading into the fall, most notably clothing and accessories. The highest inflation in 40 years has caused a noticeable dip in the stores profits over the last months. While not a positive economic indicator, the move is sure to be greeted by grateful parents as back to school shopping approaches.
