Enterprise The Idaho
Oneida County's News Since 1879 Malad City, Idaho
September 29, 2022 |Vol. 142 No. 39
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NEWS IN BRIEF Scientists Crash Satellite into Asteroid
Attempting to study the effects of a collision based asteroid avoidance system, NASA crashed a satellite into the twin asteroid Dimorphis, which orbits a larger asteroid named Didymos. The asteroids are currently at a distance of 6.8 million miles from Earth, and neither presents any sort of collision threat. NASA will study the changed trajectory of the asteroids to determine how feasible an outer space guided impact collision would be at preventing a space-borne object from striking the planet itself.
Hurricane Ian predicted to be a significant and dangerous event
MHS gathers at the traditional Spirit Bonfire during Homecoming Week
A Busy Homecoming Week The weather has at least threatened to turn, the leaves have definitely started to, and school is most definitely underway. As thoughts of summer recede further into pleasant memories, it is most definitely time to come home to the place so many call home, whether currently or in their hearts. Homecoming Week, as it always does, brought out the joy of celebrating a long tradition of community pride and coming together. The week’s events including a full slate of activities at the middle and high schools, sports, parties, a bonfire, a parade, and of course the Homecoming football game and dance. Throughout the week, Malad High’s student council sponsored a number of events and activities. Each day had a dress up theme, starting with Monday’s “Anything but a backpack” day, where students could bring materi-
als to school in, well, anything but a backpack. Other themes throughout the week included Disney, Jersey Jam, and Class Color. Activities were held during school each day, such as Goose chase, Spirit Bowl, Pass the Noodle, Frozen Shirt, Lip Synch, and others. Mud Games, Tug of War, Capture the Flag, Relay Races, and other events took place later in the day. After school, Boys Soccer and Volleyball, and Powderpuff Football gave students a chance to compete against each other in time honored grudge matches. During the week’s point competition, the Seniors took first, with 3,825 points from various activities and the Penny Wars; the Sophomores took second with 2,850; the Juniors took third with 2,550, and the Freshman took fourth with 1,500. Penny Wars is a schoolwide competition to raise money for a worthy cause. This year,
the school raised $1,016 through the Penny Wars, which was donated to the family of Brett Rose, who recently passed away. The family chose to donate the money back to Malad High School athletics for use to help with pay-to-play fees for students. After Thursday’s Volleyball game, students assembled at the east side of the football field to witness the massive spirit bonfire, and for the chance to swing a sledgehammer at a car donated by the auto class. Friday’s parade saw members of the MHS community show off their artistry and spirit as they made their way from the elementary school down to the high school. Floats featuring creative visions of dragons defeating cardinals in a variety of ways were the HOMECOMING WEEK On Page 12
Bass Fishing Tournament
Over the weekend, Malad High School’s Bass Fishing team participated in the second annual Bass Fishing tournament at Devil Creek. After a long morning of fishing, the top 5 catches by each entrant were weighed, resulting in Bryce Jones being named the winner of the tournament, with a 4.32 pound total for his five fish. Dutch Loftis caught the biggest fish, a 1.08 bass. Bryce Jones, with his boat captain Adam Peterson of Mendan, ended up keeping a total of five fish for weighin, which ended up totaling 4.32 pounds. His second place biggest fish came in at .91 pounds. Asked how he had done during the morning, Jones said, “I spent most of the morning catching trout. A lot of trout. Then I switched to the Babybass dropshot and ended up getting some good ones.” Jones took home new tackle, a new rod and reel, and a bunch of bait.
“A little before 2 o’clock,” Loftis laughed. The contest officially ended at three o’clock. Loftis also took home tackle and bait. The rules of the tournament call for contestants to catch up to five fish for weigh-in, with the fish to be kept in a live well until they
are weighed. Contestants lose points for any fish that dies or becomes too listless in the live well before the weigh-in. “It’s kind of hard someBASS FISHING TOURNAMENT On Page 2
INSIDE THE ENTERPRISE THIS WEEK Car Seat Clinic .......... ..........................Pg.2 Homecoming Parade......................Pg. 5-6 Puzzles..................................................Pg.8
Utah runner survives 40 foot plunge
Hayden Gurman was jogging alongside a Farmington highway when he attempted to jump through fencing at the edge of the road, assuming it connected to a road surface on the other side. Unfortunately, a gap between the highway and the adjacent road led to a 40 foot fall. Gurman luckily survived the fall, though he experienced significant trauma, with internal bleeding being the most life-threatening medical outcome. The City manager is re-evaluating the signage on the road, which is not an official pedestrian/running path.
Hunters asked to be on lookout for CWD
German Loftis and Blake Williams casting out with their boat captain on Saturday morning
Durth Loftis came in second, with a five fish total of 4.11 pounds. He also landed the official biggest fish with a 1.08 pound catch. Loftis also used a dropshot, in his case a Max Scent. “Tell them when you caught your fifth fish,” Tim “Big Dog” Rawlings prompted.
As Hurricane Ian makes its way closer to the coast of Florida, atmospheric scientists are predicting that it will make landfall with significant force, and create a dangerous situation across the region. A Category 2 hurricane on Monday, the system is expected to increase in strength as it continues north. At present, it is being labeled a “nearworst case scenario” for Tampa, and “something we haven’t seen in our lifetimes.” Mandatory evacuations are in place across much of the affected Florida coast. Ian is predicted to hit Cuba on Tuesday.
Museum Year-End Report...............................Pg.11 More Homecoming pictures............................Pg.12 Sports..........................................................Pg.15-16
After recent confirmed cases of Chronic Wasting Disease in Salmon, hunters are being asked to be vigilant for the disease in any kills taken in the area. CWD has not been detected in Idaho for nearly 20 years, during which a vigilant observation program has been in place. Tissue samples can be taken to the Salmon regional offices. Concerns are especially high in Lemhi, Custer, and Idaho counties.
First Case of Monkeypox in SE Idaho
Southeast Idaho Public Health has reported the first confirmed case of the monkeypox virus in Southeast Idaho. Monkeypox is a viral illness that manifests with flu-like symptoms, and eventually fluid-filled bumps that eventually scab over. There have been nearly 25,000 cases of the disease in the U.S. so far reported, though only 12 in Idaho. The disease is spread through contact and can be fatal in rare cases. Anyone experiencing an unexplained rash is encouraged to have it checked out by a health professional.