Enterprise The Idaho
Oneida County's News Since 1879 Malad City, Idaho
February 23, 2023 |Vol. 143 No. 08
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NEWS IN BRIEF Biden makes surprise visit to Ukraine
President Joe Biden made an unannounced visit to Ukraine to meet with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kyiv, stating that “one year later, Kyiv stands.” The trip, which took place under intense secrecy, was designed to show the U.S. government’s support for the country of Ukraine, as it enters its second year in conflict with Russia, following the invasion of 2022. The war, which Russian President Vladimir Putin expected to be wrapped up quickly, has demonstrated the resiliency of the Ukranian people and military. The U.S., along with Germany, has been a major funder of the Ukranian defense forces.
Former President Carter enters hospice care
Crisis Center Director Holly Llewelyn, with some of the lots up for auction at this week’s Gala
Crisis Center Gala set for Feb 24;
Virtual auction ! y a begins tod
The annual Oneida Crisis Center Gala is scheduled to take place on February 24 at the Oneida County Event Center. The event will host a live auction for a number of local and regional lots, all in the service of providing funding for one of the community’s most important support organizations. The Gala is the Center’s biggest fundraiser of the year, and helps to support their operations throughout the year. A virtual auction will begin on February 23, which is available to anyone to bid at https://givebutter.com/c/occ2023. Dozens of items are available for bid, including gift cards, ski lift passes, rifle scopes, crafted furniture, hand-
crafted clothing items, toys, and many other things. This year marks the 25th anniversary of the Oneida Crisis Center, which began in 1998 when Malad resident Debi Healy saw a need in the community for assistance to those affected by domestic violence. The Crisis Center was started with a $5,000 grant from the Idaho Council on Domestic Violence. Debi began as the single volunteer of the Center, operating a 24-hour crisis line. With the first month, she had already served eleven clients. In 2005, the Oneida Crisis Center was incorporated as a 501(c)3 non-profit, operating out of the air-
port’s pilot lounge. The next year, the Center won the airport house at auction and became the first (and still the only) victim advocacy service and emergency shelter in the county. In 2011, an addition to the building became the OCC office. In 2017, Carol’s Pantry opened in honor of Carol Cailford, the executive director of the center from 2005-2017. In 2022, the Warmth and Wellness building was opened to provide basic living essentials. From its humble beginnings, the Center has blossomed into a vital part CRISIS CENTER GALA On Page 2
“Joseph” to begin March 2; Full rehearsals underway
Rehearsals for the Oxford Peak Arts Council’s production of “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” are nearing their final stages as the play heads toward its 7:00 p.m. March 2 premiere. The play, supported in part by grants secured by local student Bridger DeJong as well as the support of many local businesses, individuals, and organizations, is a production of the famous Andrew Lloyd Webber musical, with lyrics by Tim Rice. The play is directed by David Teeples. Auditions for the play were held in November beREHEARSALS On Page 2
Former President Jimmy Carter (1976-1980), America’s oldest living ex-president, has decided to spend the remainder of his time in hospice care, rather than a medical facility. The 98 year old has been treated in the past for metastatic brain cancer, as well as a number of other ailments. Carter, who has mostly been associated with humanitarian causes such as Habitat for Humanity since his time as president, determined that he would rather spend his remaining time with friends and family than under constant medical care.
Ligertown documentary airs on PBS
In 1995, the local town of Lava Hot Springs made national news when a private facility containing a lion and tiger hybrid named “ligers” saw the escape of dozens of large cats into the surrounding area, leading to widespread panic and the deaths of many of the animals. The story itself is something of a local legend, but an episode of “Idaho Experience” on PBS will try to convey the details that led up to and came out of the event. A viewing event will be held at the Portneuf Valley Brewery on March 11 at 3 p.m., but can also be found on idahoptv.org.
Changes to Dahl books cause controversy
Current publishers of famed children’s author Roald Dahl have made a number of language changes to some of his books, which is causing consternation among a number of people, including authors, free speech advocates, and social commentators. None of the previous versions of the books have been withdrawn from shelves or restricted from print, but the current press run will eliminate some language deemed as “insensitive” in terms of body image and race. This kind of editorial change has been a part of the publishing landscape since Shakespeare (where the term “bowdlerize” originated), and has affected series such as the Hardy Boys and Nancy Drew. The massive popularity of books such as “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,” however, has created a much larger reaction.
World’s oldest flush toilet discovered in China
As opening night draws closer, the rehearsals for the play grow more intense. More than 50 local kids are involved in the production
INSIDE THE ENTERPRISE THIS WEEK Evening of the Arts, Lad Neilson.........Pg.3 Obituaries..............................................Pg.4 School Bond..........................................Pg.5
Puzzles...............................................................Pg.7 FFA Trip............................................................Pg.11 Wrestling...........................................................Pg.12
A 2,400 year old flush toilet was reported to have been discovered in an archeological dig in Xi’an China, making it potentially the oldest evidence of a septic system in recorded history. The system would have required water to be added to a tank after each “flush,” but would also suggest the existence of an extensive sewage system. Similar systems discovered in ancient Rome occurred several hundred years later.