Enterprise The Idaho
Oneida County's News Since 1879 Malad City, Idaho
October 3, 2024 |Vol. 144 No. 39
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NEWS IN BRIEF Kris Kristofferson dead at 88
The Dragons roared onto the field for Friday’s Homecoming takedown of the Cardinals.
Homecoming Week in Malad
The Orange and Black returned to town for this year’s MHS homecoming over the weekend. Alumni were treated to a great week of Malad Sports, as the hometown Dragons lived up to their pre-game boasting by programmatically cooking, burning, and consuming the visiting Soda Springs Cardinals in a 35-6 offensive display on the gridiron, and dominating in a similar fashion on the volleyball court, beating Grace and Soda Springs on consecutive days. MHS soccer played hard fought games against a tough Snake River team, and held them to just a few goals. During the week, the high school buzzed with a full schedule of events for students, from theme days to field events, a bonfire, and ultimately the Homecoming dance. As is usually the case, class reunions were also part of the festivities, as the vaunted class of 1969 gathered on Saturday to take in the hometown air. The Seniors won Homecoming week, as one might expect, followed by the Sophomores, Juniors, and Freshman in school points gathered over the week. The floats were ranked differently, with the Freshmen “Burn the Birds” float being named first place, the Seniors “Consume the Cardinals” second, the Sophomore’s “No Fly Zone” taking third, and the Juniors “The Cardinals are Cooked” rounding out the list. In addition to the class floats, the parade saw the partici-
The traditional bonfire took place following the volleyball game midway through Homecoming week.
pation of the football team atop the traditional fire truck, the cross country, volleyball, soccer, dance, and cheer teams, as well as the Band, FFA, Student Council, MHS Faculty and Staff, School Board, and of course Homecoming Royalty. The parade followed its normal route past the hospiHOMECOMING On Page 9
Malad Valley to Celebrate Heritage at 3rd Annual Fall Harvest Festival Luke Waldron
Samaria, Idaho – The Malad Valley Heritage Square invites the community to its 3rd Annual Fall (Disgyn, in Welsh) Heritage Harvest Festival, happening October 1112, 2024. This family-friendly event will feature a variety of activities aimed at celebrating local heritage and bringing the community together. The festival will kick off on Friday, October 11, from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM, and continue Saturday, October 12, from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Admission is free, though donations are appreciated to support the not-for-profit organization’s ongoing projects, including building maintenance, a new stage and pavilion, and upgrades to electrical and sound systems. Visitors can enjoy a full day of activities, including traditional games like corn hole, horseshoes, and pumpkin
bowling, along with various heritage demonstrations showcasing skills such as spinning, rope making, and apple cider pressing. Saturday will feature additional excitement, including sack races, a pie-eating contest for both adults and kids, and an egg toss. Sign-ups for contests are limited, so participants are encouraged to arrive early. Food concessions will be available for purchase, offering delicious options such as fruit crisps, corn dogs, pizza slices, and an apple slices bar. Guests can also cool off at the ice cream parlor. Entertainment throughout the festival will include live music and storytelling sessions, adding to the vibrant atmosphere of this beloved community event. Malad Valley Heritage Square is located at 4566 S. 4400 W. in Samaria. Join us for a weekend of fun, food, and festivities that celebrate the rich cultural heritage of our valley!
Kris Kristofferson, a country music superstar and Hollywood actor, has died. Kristofferson died at his home in Maui, Hawaii on Saturday according to family spokeswoman Ebie McFarland. Kristofferson was a singer, but many of his songs were performed by others including “For the Good Times” and “Me and Bobby McGee”. He starred opposite Ellen Burstyn in the 1974 film “Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore”, starred opposite Barbra Streisand in the 1976 “A Star is Born”, and Wesley Snipes in “Blade”. Kristofferson alongside Willie Nelson, John Prine, and Tom T. Hall represented a new era of country singers. Nelson said in a 2009 award ceremony for Kristofferson, “There’s no better songwriter alive than Kris Kristofferson… Everything he writes is a standard and we’re all just going to have to live with that.” According to East Idaho News, he was a Golden Gloves boxer and football player in college. He received a masters degree in English from Merton College at the University of Oxford in England. He later turned down teaching at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, New York. He instead chose to pursue songwriting in Nashville. Some of Kristofferson’s hit songs include “Why Me,” “Loving Her Was Easier (Than Anything I’ll Ever Do),” “Watch Closely Now,” “Desperados Waiting for a Train,” “A Song I’d Like to Sing” and “Jesus Was a Capricorn.” In 1973 he married fellow songwriter Rita Coolidge; they later divorced in 1980. He retired from performing and recording in 2021.
Thousands told to stay home after chemical plant fire
Thousands of people were told to stay home with their windows closed after a fire at a Georgia industrial plant caused a chemical reaction and released potentially harmful chlorine in the air. Businesses and residents were told to evacuate in nearby areas around the BioLab plant. A shelter-in-place advisory is ongoing for over 90,000 people in surrounding Rockdale County. The plume from the chemical reaction could be seen for miles. Officials advised to close windows and turn air conditioners off. According to CNN, air quality surveys “revealed the harmful irritant chlorine” coming from the facility. Exposure to chlorine can cause burning eyes, nose and mouth. It can also cause nausea, coughing, choking, vomiting, headaches, and dizziness. Nearby counties have also reported the smell of bleach or chemicals in the air. The fire started on the roof around 5:00 a.m.. Firefighters were able to contain the fire but it reignited hours later, Rockdale County Sheriff Eric Levett said. The fire was extinguished around 4:00 p.m. but the roof later collapsed.
Former ISU football coach pleads guilty to murder
Last year’s Harvest Festival included storytime.
An escape room was unveiled last year, and there’s still no word on whether everyone made it out!
INSIDE THE ENTERPRISE Spooky Night set at Library.................Pg. 2 City Reports.........................................Pg. 3 Antler project request..........................Pg. 4
Puzzles................................................Pg. 6 Looking Back.......................................Pg. 7 Sports........................................... Pg. 11-12
DaVonte’ Neal was the assistant coach for the Bengals when he was indicted and arrested in 2022 for the 2017 shooting death of Bryan Burns. Neal pled guilty to second-degree murder after he was initially charged for first-degree murder according to Maricopa County Court records. He will be sentenced on October 4th, 2024. According to previous Statesman reporting, Neal was also charged with drive-by shooting and discharge of a weapon at a structure.