Enterprise The Idaho
Oneida County's News Since 1879 Malad City, Idaho
September 8, 2022 |Vol. 142 No. 35
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A weekend fire near the summit was contained before it managed to affect any structures
Fire on the Summit Contained
Residents of the Malad Summit are breathing a sigh of relief after the close fire scare that was nearly minutes away from endangering their properties and homes Friday, September 2. The hotter than normal weather, coupled with blustering winds escalated what began as a car fire into a moving brush fire that could have easily devastated many families and homes. At approximately 2:07 in the afternoon, a car traveling southbound on I-15 pulled over to the shoulder and caught fire. The hot and dry September conditions made it easy for the fire to move through the dry grass, brush
and trees. With the wind picking up and moving in a north/ northwest direction, those fire started heading toward several homes. Fortunately, a vacant lot stood between the fire and the many homes that gave just enough time for fire crews to respond to the fire and contain it before any major damage could occur. The Malad Fire Department was first on the scene with several brush trucks and water tenders, brought in by their willing and able volunteer firefighters. To assist with the fire control efforts, Malad’s crew was joined by other supporting mutual aid departments from Holbrook, Inkom,
and Downey, as well as from the BLM and Forest Service crews stationed in Malad. While the various departments worked to contain and put out the fire, the Oneida County deputies, assisted by Search and Rescue volunteers, closed the roads in and out of the Summit and Powerhouse areas. As the fire continued to move quickly across the open area, those homes closest to the fire were immediately evacuated from the area for their own safety. Fortunately, the firefighters managed to take the upper hand and were able to stop the spread of the fire and keep those homeowners from ex-
periencing what could have been such overwhelming loss. The fire did spread within feet of some homes, but the firefighters' earnest efforts and gallons upon gallons of water kept further disaster at bay. It wasn’t long before the fire was contained and the home owners were allowed to return to their properties. The mailbox lineup incurred some of the most damage as the fire neared E 11000 N. The road provided a natural fire break that was key to keeping the fire from continuing moving north and becoming a greater danger to a larger number of Summit residents. Had the fire jumped the road,
Local Student Wins Big!
Colter Bennet of Malad, Idaho, placed third at the 17th Annual National Junior High Finals Rodeo this past June. He and his family traveled the 4,084 mile round trip to Perry, Georgia on the East Coast to cheer Colter on in the Steer Dogging Event. Competing in 14 qualifying rodeos throughout Utah and the State Finals prior to the Nationals, Colter, now 14 years old, qualified in Chute (Steer) Dogging. He earned the title of Utah State Champion Chute Dogger. Colter also competes in the Tie Down, Saddle Bronc Steer Riding and Team Roping events. Colter placed third out of 132 contestants after two preliminary rounds making it into the top 20 where his time of 2.98 seconds was just 0.47 seconds more that the winning time of 2.51 seconds! Coached by Olin Hannum of Malad, who is a National Finals Rodeo Qualifier himself, said, “I’ve been every impressed with Colter this summer. Many times I have come home and he has the steers in and is practicing chute
it would have had a very different and possibly devastating outcome. Several power poles along the road also suffered fire damage, which in turn provided additional complications to the situation. Firefighters were worried that if the damage was significant enough, the poles might become weak and break, bringing powerlines down with them. This was especially concerning as the powerlines ran across the interstate and could pose a very serious threat to oncoming motorists. To prevent FIRE ON THE SUMMIT CONTAINED On Page 3
NEWS IN BRIEF Flood Warnings across the east
As the Western states swelter under historic heat and drought conditions, a large section of the east is under severe flood watch following a “1,000 year rainstorm” which has dropped up to 10 inches in some locations. Affected locations span hundreds of miles, including Birmingham, Atlanta, Nashville, Louisville, Cincinnati, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, New York, and Boston. Flash flooding is the most dangerous potential outcome of the storm system.
Police Search for suspects in Canadian mass stabbing
Colter Bennet placed third in the National Junior High School Finals Rodeo
dogging all by himself without any help at all! That really shows dedication and determination.” Colter’s dad, Hadley Bennett, said, “The amount of work one puts in is the amount that comes out in the end. Colter is very determined!.” His mom, Haylee added, “Colter started Steer
Dogging in the Sixth Grade. This is a family effort and we are all together on this.” Colter’s 17 year old sister, Preslie, is a rodeo competitor as well in the Barrel Racing and Break Away events. She qualified for the High School National Finals this year as well. Little sister, Macie, who is 7 years old
proudly competes in Barrel Racing and will surely be in the winner’s circle in due time. When asked, “What did you learn from this experience?” Colter answered, “ To succeed, family is most LOCAL STUDENT WINS BIG On Page 3
INSIDE THE ENTERPRISE THIS WEEK State Fair Result...................................Pg.2 Homemaker of the Year.......................Pg.3 Puzzles..................................................Pg.6
Looking Back......................................................Pg.7 Dragons Doings................................................Pg.11 Sports...............................................................Pg.12
Police in Canada’s Saskatchewan province are attempting to locate one of two brothers, suspected of at least 18 stabbings in the James Smith Cree Nation, near the Regina area over the weekend. The other suspect was discovered dead on Monday. Searches are continuing throughout the region for the remaining suspect, who was observed leaving the scene in a vehicle and is believed to be armed and dangerous.
Wildfire in Bingham County
Firefighters from the BLM, Bingham County and other agencies have been battling a 1,100 acre fire near Wolverine Canyon between Blackfoot and Shelley. While the fire has been largely controlled, authorities are advising anyone making hunting plans throughout Idaho to check their destinations carefully in order to avoid any areas currently under wildfire threat, especially as high temperatures and potential winds are expected throughout the area for the rest of the week.