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Oneida County's News Since 1879 Malad City, Idaho
February 16, 2023 |Vol. 143 No. 07
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Mental Health Planning Session NEWS IN BRIEF Meets for initial discussion Chiefs win Superbowl
On February 7, Bracken Henderson from the University of Idaho Extension office met in person with interested Oneida County citizens for the first meeting of a six part mental health outreach mission. The program was overseen via Zoom communication by other extension educators and program officials with the extension office based in Moscow. The stated purpose of the first meeting was to introduce the program to those in the community who attended, as well as to organize and plan for the future meetings. A brief overview of the upcoming meetings was given by Henderson, who suggested that the course of the series was designed to be catered to the individual A number of issues were raised about local mental health by those in attendance. community needs and desires for the program. The nity Mental Health Project sues in rural communities. outside of athletics,” City program has been funded in is to raise awareness of These included money, pro- Councilperson Tyrell Neal part by the state as a recog- mental health issues in rural fessional resources, time, stated, to general agreement. The idea of comnition of the importance of communities, and to work and buy-in from residents. The audience was asked munity spaces that might mental health programs in with stakeholders to develthe often underserved rural op community-based reme- what they saw as some of be welcoming to young the issues confronting Onei- people, such as recreation communities throughout the diation strategies. da county with regard to centers or other gathering According to the presentstate. During the Tuesday ses- ers, rural mental health is mental health. The over- places, was raised. Outside sion, which was very well a growing concern among whelming response from of school-specific events, The sui- those in attendance was that it was noted that youth in attended, Bracken Hen- professionals. derson utilized the time to cide rates among both ru- they felt more pressure than Malad do not really have create a sense of what the ral adults and teenagers are ever existed among school any gathering areas for socommunity’s resources for three times the national av- aged children. A range of cialization. Others in the audience mental health were, as well erage. Bracken Henderson potential issues were raised, as the potential outstanding explained that the project from bullying to peer pres- chimed in that it was not needs of the community. had met with groups in at sure to feelings of exclusion just young people who had “This is really meant to be least twelve counties, and among students who were the potential to feel isolated a discussion,” Henderson found a number of correlat- not athletes or involved in in the community, but also the senior community. “We said. “We’re here to try to ed trends. One of them was school groups. “I think a lot of our kids help with what you decide the range of obstacles that you want to do.” The over- are often present in con- just don’t have any out- MENTAL HEALTH SESSION On Page 2 all mission of the Commu- fronting mental health is- lets for healthy expression
Evening of the Arts Scheduled for April 6 The 10th annual Evening of the Arts, hosted by the Nell J. Redfield Memorial Hospital Foundation, will be on Thursday, April 6, from 6:00 – 8:30 p.m. at the Event Center at the Fairgrounds. This event is the major fundraiser to benefit the local Hospital while providing a venue for some of Oneida County’s exceptional artists to display their works. The Evening of the Arts strives to highlight different artists each year. This year’s featured artists will be Joan Hawkins (oil painting), Brian Llewellyn (bonsai plants), Lad Neilson (metal art), Patrick Werk (leather work) and Ron Spomer (photography). Future articles in the Idaho Enterprise will introduce these talented individuals. The art students of Dianne Adams will display their watercolor works. Art created by the 4th and 5th
After a tense game, the Kansas City Chiefs ultimately won Superbowl LVII by a field goal. The game was tied throughout much of the day, until the Chiefs were able to gain the ball with a few minutes remaining and run out the clock. The game will probably be remembered for a late game holding call that allowed the Chiefs to retain possession of the ball for the final minutes, though several calls that affected both teams were perhaps equally questionable. The Chiefs have now won Superbowls in 2 of the last 4 years, and Patrick Mahomes has cemented a reputation as an elite NFL quarterback.
Confusion remains over high altitude objects
Following last week’s shooting down of Chinese surveillance balloons, several additional objects have been shot down by the U.S. and Canada in local airspace. Details about the nature of the objects has been scant, though some reports suggest that the more recent objects have not been nearly as technologically advanced as the identified Chinese balloons. The U.S. government has announced that there is no evidence that the objects were hostile or extraterrestrial, though the events have certainly stirred conspiracy theories.
Scientists express concerns about Great Salt Lake
In addition to the loss of a regional natural wonder, the shrinking of the Great Salt Lake is causing alarm among environmental and geological experts. The waters of the Lake, which have been receding at a record pace over the last decade, have absorbed a large amount of man-made toxic material, including mercury, arsenic and selenium from nearby manufacturing. As the waters recede, the ground dries and becomes airborne during periods of high winds. Experts fear that toxic clouds may become an additional weather and health hazard in Utah’s inversion-prone atmosphere.
Inflation continues, despite relief in some areas
Overall inflation continued apace in January, despite a decrease in housing prices and the prices of some commodities. Gas prices have seen a small uptick over the last several weeks, and average grocery prices have not gone down from the 11% over last year that has held steady during the beginning of the year. Eggs remain a particular sore spot, with a 70% increase over last year in price. Despite the improved job numbers, analysts don’t expect any massive reductions in inflation in the near term.
Some of the many auction lots at last year's Evening of the Arts. The auction brought in several thousand dollars for the hospital
graders of Malad Elementary School and the art students of Malad Middle and High Schools will also be displayed. The Malad High School culinary arts stu-
dents will prepare popcorn treats. Malad High School’s Chamber Choir will perform during the evening. The Easter Bunny will be a special guest handing out
treats at the Evening of the Arts this year. To further celebrate spring, the Peeps EVENINGS OF THE ARTS On Page 3
INSIDE THE ENTERPRISE THIS WEEK 17th Annual Welsh Festival..................Pg.2 Construction of the New School..........Pg.4 Calving Season....................................Pg.5
Puzzles...............................................................Pg.7 Legislative Update..............................................Pg.9 Sports..........................................................Pg.11-12
ZZ Top coming to Idaho Falls
Classic Rock icons ZZ Top have recently added a stop at the Mountain America Center in Idaho Falls to their current tour. The Raw Whisky Tour will be heading to the Hero Arena on May 2, with tickets on sale February 13.