Enterprise The Idaho
Oneida County's News Since 1879 Malad City, Idaho
Sept. 4, 2023 |Vol. 143 No. 37
Day of Service beautifies valley and replenishes pantry shelves
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NEWS IN BRIEF Large earthquake in Morocco
(CNN) Rescuers are searching through rubble and trying to reach isolated communities after a devastating earthquake struck Morocco, killing thousands and leaving more injured or unaccounted for. The quake is the strongest to hit the nation’s center in more than a century, and its epicenter was not far from popular tourist and economic hub Marrakech. According to reports Monday, at least 2,862 people have been killed in the disaster and 2,562 have been injured, state media said on Monday. The earthquake struck at around 11:11 p.m. local time (4:11 p.m MT) on Friday. Its epicenter was located in the High Atlas mountain range, about 44.7 miles southwest of Marrakech, a city of about 840,000 people. Its impact was felt far and wide, reaching as far north as Casablanca.
Early Flu Vaccine data shows good news
Early data from South America shows that the flu vaccine has cut the risk of hospitalization in half this year, a hopeful sign that the vaccine will provide a similar level of protection in the United States as the country heads into its own respiratory virus season.
Pesticide Disposal
Vicky Kent leads a painting crew at the Fairgrounds
The Day of Service was observed on a busy Saturday across Oneida County. Founded to commemorate the feeling of sacrifice and togetherness brought on by the healing that took place across the country following the events of September 11th 2001, the Day of Service organizers encourage cities, towns, and counties to work together to strengthen their community relationships and infrastructure.
This year, Carol’s Pantry, the county’s only food bank and a service run by the Oneida Crisis Center, was one of the primary recipients of the goodwill and assistance of an area which has demonstrated a consistent willingness to pitch in and help when needed. The pantry stores had been reported as being especially low, something which is DAY OF SERVICE On Page 2
Dozens helped sort food at the Victory Baptist Church
Homecoming Week begins As the time approaches for all Dragons to return home to their den, Homecoming Week is in full swing. Students at MHS have a full slate of activities and events planned for the week, highlighted by a full week of sports, a bonfire, Friday’s parade, and the football game against West Jefferson. The parade is scheduled to start at 12:00 noon, and follow the usual course through town to the high school. A Booster Tailgate will be held at the end of the parade. The game itself is scheduled to begin at 7:00 p.m. Friday night. Make sure to come out to support your team! The Homecoming Dance will be held from 8:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. on Saturday. Royalty for Homecoming week has been elected, and they will be the featured stars at many of this week’s events. But who are your Homecoming Royalty, you
(Dept of Agriculture) The Idaho State Department of Agriculture Pesticide Disposal Program announced disposal locations across the state for the month of September. The ISDA Pesticide Disposal Program provides free and safe disposal of unusable or unwanted pesticides. Participants of the program can be homeowners, farmers, dealers and professional applicators. September locations and dates include: Idaho Falls / Bonneville County Transfer Station – Sept. 12 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. American Falls / Power County Transfer Station – Sept. 13 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Burley / Bureau of Land Management Field Office – Sept. 14 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Twin Falls / Twin Falls Canal Company – Sept. 26 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Enterprise Updates
The Enterprise is always seeking to expand the types of information we are able to bring to readers every week, but we are a limited operation. If you are involved in any community activities you would like to see featured in the paper and would be willing to serve as a contact for information to the paper, please contact Brandon Hall at our office, 208-766-4773. There are many things we would like to be able to cover more completely, but often lack the feet on the ground resources for.
Left to right: Prince Blaiz Wright, Princess Brookelyn Daniels, King Baylor Bean, Queen Brynlee Bastian, Duke Ryan Hubbard, Duchess Preslie Bennett
ask? This year’s King and Queen are Baylor Bean and Brynlee Bastian. Baylor, the son of Von and Debra Bean, is the Student Body Vice President,
and active in basketball, track, cross country, and Future Health Professionals (HOSA). He has a CAN certification, and an EMT certification, and is finishing school with an Associ-
ate’s degree. He is a Distinguished Dudes winner, and enjoys being outdoors, playing sports with his siblings, skiing, and seeing HOMECOMING On Page 11
INSIDE THE ENTERPRISE THIS WEEK Museum Report....................................Pg.2 Puzzles..................................................Pg.4 Looking Back........................................Pg.5
Community Notes..............................................Pg.9 Library Chromebooks............................................Pg.10 Sports................................................................Pg.11-12
Upcoming Events
The Suicide Awareness Walk, sponsored by Nell J Redfield Memorial Hospital and MHS Counseling will begin with a short program at 7:00 p.m. Tuesday September 19. The FFA Live Auction and Dinner will take place at the Event Center on Monday, October 2 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. On September 22, the 4-H Awards Banquet dinner will be held at the Event Center at 6:00 p.m. High point winners from the various shows will be announced, and all the effort of kids and leaders will be celebrated.