Enterprise The Idaho
Oneida County's News Since 1879 Malad City, Idaho
August 1, 2024 |Vol. 144 No. 30
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NEWS IN BRIEF
Friends identify a woman and two boys killed in Lake Powell accident
The track stayed dry for an afternoon of racing, the first of three planned weekends.
New for this year, the Fair Board brought in Indian Relay races, which were a big hit.
The annual parimutuel racing weekends returned to the Oneida County Fairgrounds on Saturday, and featured a full slate of races, as well as an Indian Relay demonstration that was a verified crowd-pleaser. For two of the last three years, weather has wreaked unexpected havoc on the course, with downpours leading to unsafe racing conditions and canceled races. This year, the Board decided that safe was better than sorry and scheduled for three weekends of races, with this being the first. While the races were all run, it was a close call as rain indeed did descend on the valley Friday night, and threatened throughout the afternoon on Saturday. In Saturday’s first race, a quarter horse maiden, Lm Concords Secret, ridden by Oscar Villa and owned by Dorian Montero came in first, followed by Jj Easter Bug owned by Geln and Jill Jamison and Gw Dusty Lane, owned by Gil Wright. In the second race, a mixed paint and appaloosa futurity trial, Bg Winning Legacy ridden by Raphael Romero and owned by Bryan Grant took the first spot, followed by C&T Horses Ivory Moon, and Kent and Judy Taylor’s Kj Royal Blue. The third race was also a mixed paint and appaloosa futurity trial, and saw Bg Vroom Vroom Broom ridden by Raphael Romero and owned by Bryan Grant come in first. Kj With Honors owned by Kent and Judy Taylor, and Gw Smokin Ivory owned by Gil Wright followed. In the fourth race, a quarter horse futurity trial, Bittons Knud Romantz ridden by Never T. Marin and owned by Gordon Knudson came in first, followed by Efrain Acosta’s Paint the City and Mckinlee Kellett’s Hidden Version. The fifth race, also a quarter horse futurity trial, was won by Be Capricho ridden by Jose Espinoza and owned by Benedito Estrada. Sheknowsshesmokn owned by Edward Jamison took second, followed by Prize Winning Chick owned by Five Livestock Company. The sixth race, also a quarter horse futurity, was won by Rj Spicer ridden by Never Marin and owned by Jose Rico. Second went to Sheknowsshepunky owned by Edward Jamison, followed by Jv Kat Dancer owned by Tony Warburton and Brittani Richins. The seventh race, a thoroughbred Allowance, was won by Thegreatgeneration ridden by Pedro Ortiz and owned by Gloria Ortiz. Second went to Maintainance Matt owned by Richard Semma, followed by Our Honey Bunny, owned by Bruce Hillman. The Indian Relay race was held immediately after, and featured riders exchanging their positions with each other while in motion. Essentially, one rider jumps off the horse while another one leaps on, trying to make the exchange as fast and seamless as possible. The event is quick and exciting and those in attendance hope for more in the future. Sunday’s races, which went forward despite some moisture over the previous evening, began with a quarter horse maiden, which was won by Gw Captain Kellee ridden by Jeremias Flores and owned by Gil Wright. Bnb Docs Highestcard, owned by Benedito Estrada, took second, followed by Racyboomboom owned by Kim Paulsen. The second race, a quarter horse derby trial, saw Chianti owned by Randy Maldonado take first, and Lil Miss Coronado owned by W3 Farms and Larry Ward take second. The third race, also a quarter horse derby trial, was won by Makin Chicks Move ridden by Oscar Villa and owned by Five Livestock Company, followed by Ricardo Castillo and Rainee Browning’s Dr. B, and Agapo Martinez’s MzPaquita. The fourth race, another quarter horse derby trial, was won by Bnb Hasta La Luna ridden by Jose Espinoza and owned by Rainee Browning , followed by Ma-
ria Baltodano’s Bw Just a Ruger and Five Livestock’s Separate Kisses. The fifth race, a quarter horse allowance, was won by Sketchy Politics, ridden by Jose Espinoza and owned by Ricardo Castillo and Rainee Browning. Second went to Javier Duarte’s Jesses Flys and third to NDN Running Stables’ Legendary Divo. The final quarter horse allowance went to Leap Day, owned by Tyrrill Tsosie and ridden by Jesus Flores. Second went to Tyrrill Tsosie’s Contejas. Sponsors for the event included Hansen Motors, Mountain Valley Realty, Hotel Malad, CJ’s Travel Stop, ATC Communications, Hess NAPA, Northwestern Mutual, Tooke and Associates, Keyhole Ranch, IFA, Bamma Wamma’s, Ireland Bank, Albert’s Service, Hess Pumice, Hess Lumber, Oneida County Fairboard, J Peak Propane, Thomas Electric, Hess Building Contractors, Semrad Service and Repair, Valley Implement, Mountain States Insurance Group, KJ’s Superstores, Oneida County Search and Rescue, Oneida County Sheriff’s Department, Ron Keller Tires, OK/J7 Ranch and Trucking, U.S. Bank, Redd Roofing, Up the Creek, Oneida Family Dental, Nell J. Redfield Memorial, Farm Bureau Kevin Degn, Malad Gun Club, Thomas Market, Kent’s Market, Malad Plumbing, Nimer Repair, Hess Truck Ag Auto, Ward Feed and Seed, Oneida Soil and Water Conservation, Chat N Chew, Rupp’s Trucking and Excavating, Mountain Valley Masonry, Vickers, Boyd Varney Family, Oneida County EMTs, Oneida County Employees, Malad Volunteer Fire Department, Blue Rock Enterprises. Blankets for the races were sponsored by Oneida County Fairboard, Malad Gun Club, Boyd Varney Family, KJs, Silver Spur Insurance, U.S. Bank Malad, 3 R’s Country Tires, Central Service, Thomas Market, and Malad Plumbing. The Leading Jockey and Leading Trainer Buckles were sponsored by the Oneida County Fairboard. The Fairboard can breathe a momentary sigh of relief now that one set of qualifying races is officially in the books, and get ready for the next two weekends of racing action leading up to the start of the Oneida County Fair. The weather this year has proven to be anything but predictable, however, the best guess right now from the national services is that next weekend should be relatively clear and dry.
And they’re off! Racing returns to Malad Valley
Officials confirmed humans caused the Bench Lake Fire, Redfish Lake starts reopening
As of Monday the Bench Lake Fire is 85% contained and has burned 2,595 acres. The U.S. Forest Service confirmed the fire was human-caused. No further information was included in the release. Visitors must remain 300 feet away from the west bank shoreline in Redfish Lake to ensure public health and safety. This also allows firemen to be able to continue to work in the area. Now that the fire is reaching total containment some areas are reopening to the public. Redfish Lodge guests with prior reservations are now allowed to stay. Smoke is still affecting the area, but officials say a lot of the smoke in the region is coming from the Oregon and California fires.
Dollywood theme park floods
Thunderstorms through eastern Tennessee dumped rain and caused flash flooding in Dolly Parton’s theme park, Dollywood. According to officials one person was injured. Dollywood Parks and Resorts said, "With the assistance of Pigeon Forge Police and Fire Departments, park personnel directed guests to safety during the storm. At this time, one minor injury has been reported”. Dollywood was scheduled to reopen at 12:00 p.m. on Monday. The park is giving tickets to Sunday’s guests for admission on Monday, or providing rain checks for a future visit.
Plans announced for medical school at BYU
Even Royalty can use a second chance, in this case, a second chance drawing.
INSIDE THE ENTERPRISE Little League Tournament....................Pg. 2 Oneida County Fair Schedule.............Pg. 4 Puzzles................................................Pg. 6
Two 4-year-old boys, Gabriel Hart and Zeniff Cox, along with 72-yearold Missy Hayhurst Cox Bean died in a pontoon accident in Lake Powell on Friday, July 26. The National Park Service said, “The 25-foot privately owned pontoon vessel was being towed by another boater, when waves contributed to the towed vessel capsizing. Several of the eleven passengers became trapped under the overturned vessel”. Rangers responded and found one passenger on top of the pontoon, some in the water, and some unaccounted for. Two other passengers have been hospitalized, 7-year-old Audrey Cox, and Missy Bean’s husband, Roland Bean. The accident is still under investigation by local authorities and the National Park Service.
Looking Back.......................................Pg. 7 Dragon Wrestling.................................Pg. 9 Rodeo................................................ Pg. 12
The first presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints announced that Brigham Young University will be getting its own medical school. The school will focus on international health issues that affect the church’s members. The church said, “It is envisioned that unlike many medical schools, the BYU medical school will be focused on teaching with research in areas of strategic importance to the church”.