Enterprise The Idaho
Oneida County's News Since 1879 Malad City, Idaho
November 17, 2022 |Vol. 142 No. 46
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NEWS IN BRIEF 4 U of I students found dead off campus
Four students of the University of Idaho, ranging in age from 20 to 21 were discovered deceased in an off-campus apartment Sunday night, according to the Moscow Police Department. Police are investigating the deaths as homicides, though they have publicly stated that “there is no ongoing threat.” Officers responded to a call of an unconscious person before noon and Sunday and discovered the bodies. In-person and online classes at the U of I were canceled Monday, but set to resume Tuesday. News agencies across the country, including the Enterprise, have reached out for more details on the incident.
Veterans and audience members join MES 5th graders for the songs of the armed services branches
Veterans Day Program Celebrates Heroes
Veterans Keynote speaker Garen Atkinson
Malad is a town with a deep tradition of support for the military and all branches of the armed forces. From the amazing downtown Veterans memorial, to the vibrant American Legion, to the traditional Memorial Day commemoration at the Malad City Cemetery, the town and county are first in line to pay respects to those who have sacrificed all in the service of our country. One of the highlights of the local calendar for Veterans celebrations is the Malad Elementary Veterans pro-
gram, which was held last week. The program is a chance for MES students to express their patriotism, and to showcase the local members of the armed services, both past and present. The program itself involved a number of musical numbers by MES students, the participation of the Ernest W. Jones American Legion Post 65, the annual essay contest, and guest speaker Garen Atkinson. VETERANS DAY On Page 10
Dude Ranch provides Nintendo Switch grand prize for Coloring Contest
Included in this edition of The Idaho Enterprise is the 2022 Malad Merchants’ Christmas Coloring Contest Book sponsored by The Idaho Enterprise and local merchants. The grand prize of a Nintendo Switch is being sponsored once again by Gary and Sherma Shephard and Nicole Jensen of the Dude Ranch Café. Besides the grand prize of a Nintendo Switch, there will also be a bicycle provided by Swire Coca-Cola USA. The Idaho Enterprise will provide lots of other great toys and prizes. Children need to start coloring so that pages can be turned into the sponsoring merchants: NAPA/Hess Truck Auto Ag, Oneida Pioneer Museum (take to The Idaho Enterprise), Nell J. Redfield Memorial Hospital, Thomas Market, Malad Drive In, Hess Lumber, KC Oil, KJ’s Super Store, Allen Drug and Variety, Bamma Wamma’s Pop, Mountain States Insurance, Thomas Electric and Furniture, Family Dollar, J Peak Propane, Tiny Tots Daycare and Pre-
school, Malad City, Northern Title Company, Sinclair Central Service, Idaho Real Estate Group, Oneida Family Dental, Boot Lane Vintage, Farm Bureau Insurance, Ireland Bank, Edith’s Collective, ATC Communications Canyon View Cares, MPI Water Solutions (take to Malad Drive In), Tooke and Associates (take to Hess Lumber), and The Idaho Enterprise by the close of business Monday, November 28. Coloring Contest Rules The coloring contest is open to children 12 years of age of younger, and no purchase is required to enter or win any of the prizes. The rules allow children to Grand prize sponsor, Sherma Shephard, Nicole Jenuse crayons, pencils, mark- sen and Gary Shephard - Dude Ranch Cafe ers, or paints to color with; however, the use of glued of business day. Children are of The Idaho Enterprise Deor attached items like cotton encouraged to enter early and cember 22. All entries in each store’s or glitter is prohibited. Once see their pictures displayed. Each merchant will judge contest will be entered in the colored, the pictures should entries in their own store and Grand Prize Drawing, which be taken to the stores whose notify the winner by Wedneswill be held THURSDAY, names appear on the pages. day, November 30. Photos of December 8 in the Events Only one entry per child for winners will be taken ThursCenter at the Oneida Couneach participating merchant day evening, December 1 ty Fairgrounds at 5:30 p.m. is allowed. and all-day before Friday, Winners MUST be present at The deadline for returning December 2. Pictures will apthe drawing to claim prizes. completed pictures is Monday, November 28 by the end pear in the Christmas edition
INSIDE THE ENTERPRISE THIS WEEK Election Recap .....................................Pg.2 Parade of Homes .................................Pg.4 Puzzles..................................................Pg.5
Looking Back .....................................................Pg.7 Dragon Doings................................................. Pg.11 Thanksgiving Crafts and Recipes................... Pg.12
Famous “A Christmas Story” House up for Sale
The iconic family home from the film “A Christmas Story” (known as the movie that plays for a full 24 hours on cable during the holiday in question) is up for sale in Cleveland, Ohio. The house was purchased on eBay in 2004 after having been renovated following the filming. The buyers specifically restored the home to its appearance in the movie, as well as constructed several movie-related elements such as a museum on the site. There is no specific price listed with the home yet, though the sellers expect a high degree of interest in the property, which is a pop cultural landmark.
Idaho woman arrested in connection with missing child
Sarah Wondra was arrested in connection with the disappearance of a 5-year-old boy in Fruitland over a year ago. In a convoluted story, information about the potential location of Michael Vaughan’s remains were received by law enforcement, leading them to a residence occupied by Wondra. Police are currently excavating the property in the search.
Local trout stocks replenished
In several area reservoirs, 2,500 total trout have been stocked for late fall fishing. The Chesterfield Reservoir in Caribou County and McTucker Pond in Bingham County have both been stocked with 1,000 additional rainbow trout, while the Bannock Reservoir (located inside the Portneuf Wellness Complex in Pocatello) has been stocked with 250. McTucker hosts a wide variety of fish, including bluegill, sunfish, largemouth bass, bullhead, and channel catfish. Bannock Reservoir is adjacent to a large family park complex. Chesterfield Reservoir is known for large fish, with a variety of trout, including rainbow, cutthroat, and brown.
Good Samaritan saves drowning woman from Snake River
On Saturday, the Idaho Falls Fire Department and Bonneville County Sheriff were dispatched for a report of a potential drowning victim in the Snake River near John’s Hole Bridge. According to agency reports, a driver had driven their car off the boat dock into the river. A witness saw the incident and swam roughly 120 feet from the shore to extricate the driver from the car and bring them to shore. EMS arrived on the scene, and the driver is currently in stable condition at the hospital.