Enterprise The Idaho
Oneida County's News Since 1879 Malad City, Idaho
July 11, 2024 |Vol. 144 No. 27
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NEWS IN BRIEF Local Farmers concerned about water situation:
Governor Brad Little signed the Protecting Idaho Water Sovereignty Act on June 26, 2024, to help resolve issues between surface water users and groundwater users. The act was a result of the Idaho Department of Water Resources issuing a curtailment order to many Eastern Idaho farmers. The order was lifted and farmers are hoping that their concerns will be addressed in the new agreement. The Oneida County Sheriff’s Department, ISP, and American Legion led the Independence Day parade.
Independence Day the Malad Way! This year’s Independence Day celebration took place across three days, with the Kids Parade and the beginning of Malad’s Got Talent on the 3rd, the majority of events on the 4th, and the Street Dance on the 5th. As is usually the case, the weather was clear and hot, and the town filled with people for a busy holiday session. The day of the 4th began with a Fun Run, followed by the parade led by Grand Marshals Ralph and Lamona Bennett. Afterward, events largely took place in the park, including games, kids races, food, talent, music, and more. Other events took place around the valley and in town during the holiday observance, and there was no reason for anyone not to have something to do. This year’s melodrama “The Great Ice Cream Scheme” played at the Iron
Door Playhouse downtown during the hottest hours of the afternoon to provide an escape during the heat of the day, and the fireworks lit the sky on Thursday night. The street dance, featuring Rough Stock, filled a closed street on Bannock during the evening hours of Friday, with watermelon provided by Thomas Market and dancing provided by everyone who showed up! The fourth is one of the highlights of the summer, coming as it does more or less right in between the end of one school year and the start of another. Coming on the heels of the Welsh Festival and a month before the beginning of Fair season, the celebration is also right at the center of the town’s event calendar. Luckily, it’s a holiday with something for everyone, and their relatives.
For many people, the Fourth is a time when the family who has moved abroad and about returns to town to spend some relaxing time with each other and catch up. Based on anecdotal reports throughout the weekend, as well as sightings of those who hadn’t been sighted in some time, that was the case. The city events gave everyone something to do, from the youngest toddlers who toddled their way through the races, to the older adults who vied for the rare and valuable shade to watch everything unfold. Patriotism was the order of the day, as music and events all kept the flag central to the festivities. There’s nothing like a hometown Independence Day to bring people together. MORE PICTURES ON NEXT PAGE AND IN NEXT WEEK’S PAPER.
Police are still searching for missing American woman who disappeared from yoga retreat in Bahamas:
Investigators with the help of search dogs, marine teams, and flight crews continue to search for missing Chicago woman, Taylor Casey. Casey was last seen on June 19, 2024 in Paradise Island, a small resort just off the coast of New Providence, Bahamas. On June 22, while searching for Casey, a dog picked up a scent and tracked it to the water. Two days later, search crews found Casey’s phone in the water. Investigators in the Bahamas reached out to American authorities to help access the contents of the phone but they were unsuccessful. The family hopes that with help from the FBI they will be able to find out what happened to Taylor Casey.
Officer- involved shooting in Fort Hall results in one death and one officer wounded:
20 year old Mekalon Buckskin is dead after an officer involved shooting on Friday. Officers responded to reports of a juvenile being assaulted by an adult, who was later identified as Buckskin. When police entered the home, Buckskin pointed a gun and fired at the officers. Buckskin and one officer were both shot. Buckskin was pronounced dead at the scene, the officer was taken to a local hospital to be treated and was then released. The FBI, with assistance from the Bingham County Sheriff’s Office, continue to investigate.
Hurricane Beryl leaves millions of texans without power:
The MHS FFA float.
Honored Pioneers Fay and Steve Cottle.
Tad Tracy singing his favorite holiday songs from the Hess Lumber float.
INSIDE THE ENTERPRISE More 4th of July pictures......................Pg.2 Melodrama...........................................Pg.3 Puzzles................................................Pg. 6
Looking Back.......................................Pg. 7 “Ranching the Right Way”...................Pg. 9 Rec League Softball and Baseball.. Pg. 11-12
Hurricane Beryl hit southern Texas as a category 1 hurricane leaving at least 8 people dead in Texas and Louisiana, and more than 2.5 million homes without power. With the rising temperatures and humidity levels throughout the state this could be a dangerous situation for locals. It could take days or even weeks for the power to be restored. As Hurricane Beryl weakens it could still cause flooding and tornadoes as it moves inland through the United States.