Enterprise The Idaho
Oneida County's News Since 1879 Malad City, Idaho
August 17, 2023 |Vol. 143 No. 33
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NEWS IN BRIEF Trump indicted in Georgia
Former president Donald Trump was indicted along with 18 others on Monday of taking part in a conspiracy in Georgia to “pressure local officials, make false statements about electoral fraud to state legislatures, harass election workers, and solicit Justice Department officials and thenVice President Mike Pence.” The indictment was handed down with a little over 14 months until the upcoming presidential election, leading many to see the series of indictments Trump is facing (this is the fourth) as creating an unprecedented challenge for the running and administration of that election.
The horses jump out of the starting gate
Parimutuel Races Open Fair Week After last weekend’s races were canceled due to weather, it was with a certain amount of relief that race fans, race officials, and owners and riders saw a warm and dry forecast come to fruition for the second try. Due to efficient scheduling, it was possible to run the derbies and futurities that had been scheduled for last weekend. The races went off without a hitch, so to speak, and served as an excellent kickoff to this year’s Fair. Mutiple futurities and derbies were run over the weekend, with the races sharing the purses.
Saturday August 12 at 1:00 p.m.
After a week of anticipation, the races were finally about to start
In the first race, Outlawsteff (ridden by Brayan Juarez, owned by Kim Paulsen, trained by Jerry Richins) took first, followed by Boom Taka Loc-
ka Lu (ridden by Eric Ayala, owned by Lisa U. Carter, trained by Wasey Erickson), I Aint Bluffin (r: Oscar Villa, o: Thomas Anderberg, t: Ramiro Fregoso). In the second race, the Boyd Varney Memorial (blanket sponsored by Boyd Varney Family), Jj Miss Jessie Bug (r: Jesus Flores, o: Glen T Jamison and Jill G Jamison, t: Glen Jamison) took first; Shaundas Eagle (r: Felipe F. Dominguez, o: Kent and Linda Jones, t: Daren K. Jones) came in second; J Walker (r: Oscar Villa, o: Walker Family Trust, t: Ramiro Fregoso) finished in third. The third race featured a blanket sponsored by US Bank Malad. The winner was Eh Three Am Icon (r: Eric Ayala, o: Scott Erickson, Sherry Erickson, and Edgar Hibbard, t: Wasey PARIMUTUEL RACES On Page 2
Oneida County Fair officially begins its week The parimutuel races signaled the beginning of Fair season, and Monday’s events officially opened the Fair to the public. Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday’s first batch of animal shows are in the books, with the Dog Show (page 10), Goat Show (page 10), Mini Horse Show (page 11) all held Monday. The Standard Horse Show was held Tuesday morning. The Sheep Show took place Wednesday morning. Thursday, the Beef and Swine Shows are set for the morning, along with a Bucket Calf Show to follow. Poultry, Rabbits, Youth Livestock Judging, and the 4-H Round Robin will all happen Friday. Saturday, of course, will see the Market Sales come to the arena. This week has already seen events like Monday’s MotoCross (page 12), Team Roping and the Hypnotist Show on Tuesday, Team Branding and the
Kids Barnyard Party on Wednesday, the Oneida County Cowboy Classic Rodeo on Thursday and Friday, Scales and Tails Reptile show on Friday, and the Family Fun Rodeo and Golden Spike Antique Tractor Show on Saturday. Games and activities for kids, including a large bouncy house installation at the front of the Fair, will be held throughout the week. From Tuesday through Thursday, entries will be taken and judged from 4-H and Open Classes in the Event Center. Typically, the crowds at the Fair increase as the week goes on, the judging becomes finalized, and the Rodeo events roll in. See Page 3 for a full list of Thursday, Friday, and Saturday’s events. If you haven’t made it down to the Fairgrounds yet, never fear— there’s still plenty to see and do!
Only a quarter of the Maui wildfire burn area has been searched, but the death toll of at least 99 people makes it the deadliest U.S. wildfire in more than a century. More than 2,200 structures have been lost as a result of the fires, most of which are residential in nature. Reports from those in the area indicate widespread devastation of the area. An official cause for the fire has not been determined, though power lines blown over by high winds caused by a Pacific hurricane are seen as the likely culprit. The number of people which may still be missing and unaccounted for is difficult for officials on the ground to gauge, as the fires coincided with a loss of communication infrastructure, leaving many in the path of the destruction little to no time to contact anyone before attempting to evacuate. Many of the victims have been found in the open, in vehicles, and in the water near the affected area.
Phoenix sets record for lack of rainfall
Phoenix is experiencing the driest start to the summer season on record. So far, the city has had no measurable rainfall since March 22. The timeframe corresponds with the onset of the monsoon season in the southwest, which denotes a shift in the wind direction, and is a period of time during which precipitation accounts for 40 plus percent of its annual rainfall. The monsoon season typically begins on June 15, but cities all across the region are seeing 50 to 80 percent less rainfall than commonly experienced. The resulting dryness has aggravated the already record high temperatures across the southwest.
Woman hospitalized after rescue from Snake River Canyon
Entries for the Fair began Tuesday, and judging will take place throughout the week.
INSIDE THE ENTERPRISE THIS WEEK Obituaries..............................................Pg.4 Puzzles..................................................Pg.5 Looking Back.......................................Pg.6
Unprecedented wildfires rage through Hawaii
Dog and Goat Shows.......................................Pg.10 Mini-horse Show....................................................Pg.11 Motocross...............................................................Pg.12
A hiker was rescued by first responders near Murtagh over the weekend. The 50-year old woman had fallen into the Snake River Canyon near dusk. Rescue crews rappelled down the canyon walls to provide aid and set up the hiker for an airlift out of the canyon as the sun began to set. She was transported to St. Luke’s in Twin Falls with lower leg injuries. Rescue crews were able to climb out of the canyon with their equipment at around 11:00 p.m. Hikers are advised to be careful on loose rock, and avoid potentially dangerous areas while out in wild areas.