Enterprise The Idaho
Oneida County's News Since 1879 Malad City, Idaho
November 21, 2024 |Vol. 144 No. 47
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NEWS IN BRIEF
Saber-toothed mummy found in Siberia
Repair work has been underway on the roof of the Iron Door Playhouse building which is in desperate need of it.
Big Changes underway in the Oneida Arts Community Recently, two parallel groups within the Arts community in Malad have combined in order to pool resources, administrative tasks, and publicity/ fundraising. The Oxford Peak Arts Council and the Iron Door Theatre Guild have officially merged to form the Iron Door Arts & Theater, which will be jointly producing the upcoming Christmas program, “White Christmas.” According to member Elizabeth Kent, “This merger represents a significant step forward in the effort to foster a vibrant community arts culture, combining the strengths and resources of both esteemed organizations.” The move will allow the Iron Door Playhouse to become the central venue for dramatic and musical productions in the community, which will be especially relevant as the Malad Elementary School Auditorium is scheduled to be demolished sometime in 2025. Over the years, the two arts groups have already shared a lot of resources, especially in the form of local actors, directors, and technical experts. Plays, musicals, and other art events have been put on by both organizations throughout the year in the past, and those will now fall under a single administrative group. Annual events such as Cowboy Poetry, the Fourth of July Melodrama, seasonal productions for junior and senior high school, and more recently the Missoula Children’s Theatre work-
shop productions will all be folded into a shared umbrella. As part of the new initiatives underway at the Iron Door Arts & Theater, the organization is currently undertaking essential maintenance work on the roof of the historic building. This effort is crucial to preserving the structural integrity and historical value of the venue. The group extends its heartfelt gratitude to Redd Roofing for their indispensable partnership in this preservation project. Their expertise and dedication have been instrumental in ensuring that the building remains a safe and welcoming space for all community activities. Roofers have been visible on the building’s rooftops over the last week or so. The long-lamented roof has been a source of anxiety for the historic building for many years. In addition to these structural improvements, Elizabeth Kent states that the IDAT is “thrilled to announce two highly anticipated events this holiday season. The annual Christmas Parade of Homes will once again enchant residents and visitors alike with festive decorations and holiday cheer. There are four places to visit this year including: Steve & Ellie Knight, Blaine & Jaylyn Redd, Jalyn John, and Edith’s Collective. Tickets are $5 and can be purchased online at irondoorarts.org or purchased on the day of the event, November 30, at the Oneida County Library. We are grateful to Oneida County Library for
the use of their facility as a venue for refreshments, prizes, and a shuttle to the homes.” The group is also proud to debut its first-ever Christmas Youth Musical, “White Christmas.” This delightful production promises to bring joy and holiday spirit to audiences of all ages. The performances will take place in the auditorium at Malad Elementary School. “We are grateful for the Elementary allowing us to use their space one last time,” Kent said. The last Veterans Day program at the school was held last week, and the number of “last ever” events at the school is nearing the point of no return, as the new school building is set to open at the beginning of 2025. Tickets for “White Christmas” can be purchased through the group’s newly launched website, irondoorarts.org or at the door. Performances are December 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14 at 7:00 pm. For those eager to stay updated on all the latest news and events, Iron Door Arts & Theater invites the community to follow them on social media platforms, including Instagram and Facebook by searching for “Iron Door Arts & Theater.” The merger and these exciting developments mark a new chapter for Iron Door Arts & Theater, and they look forward to the continued support and engagement of the community in their future endeavors.
Coloring Contest coloring books available! Contest ends December 2. S ISTMA R H C 2024 TEST N O C ING COLOR
Copies of the Christmas Coloring Book were recently distributed. Additional copies can be picked up at the Enterprise office, Thomas Market, Malad Drive In or Central Service. Entries are due at the local sponsors by the end of the business day Monday, December 2. The coloring book itself has information about where to drop off completed pages. Each business will select its own winners for their business and contact them to pick up their prizes on December 6, when pictures will be taken. The party will take place on December 12 at 5:30 p.m., with a drawing for prizes to begin at 6:00 p.m., with grand prize items drawn throughout the evening, culminat-
Carrot recall announced
The CDC is investigating an E. coli outbreak in at least 18 states linked to some organic carrots, which has led to at least one death. The bagged carrots were sold under multiple brand names, including Grimmway Farms, Sprouts, Trader Joe’s, Wegmans, Good & Gather and more, according to the recall notice. At least 39 cases of E. coli have been linked to the carrots since early September, leading to 15 hospitalizations and one death, according to the CDC. People who have recalled carrots should throw them out or return them to the store and clean surfaces they have touched, health officials said. This comes on the heels of an E.coli outbreak linked to McDonalds in Colorado, which the company has launched a consumer confidence campaign to remediate.
Bills defeat Chiefs in preview of playoffs
Josh Allen is the only quarterback in the NFL to have beaten Kansas City’s Patrick Mahomes four times in the regular season, including a victory on Sunday which the Bills won 30-21. Of course, that mostly doesn’t matter since he is winless in three playoff games against him. The game was close throughout, and until a late game interception it could have gone either way. The win is significant for many fans like my dad, for whom the Chiefs are “the new Patriots” in terms of teams people love to hate.
Labrador visits Mar-A-Lago
Brianna Williams coloring her book.
ing in the drawing for the Nintendo Switch, donated by the Dude Ranch.
INSIDE THE ENTERPRISE Veterans Day Program........................Pg. 2 Wrestling Banquet...............................Pg. 3 Puzzles................................................Pg. 6
The journal Scientific Reports announced that discovery of the mummified remains of a partial corpse of a saber-toothed cat in the frozen Siberia region recently. “Abundant fur and mummified flesh covered the partial coprse” and “its face, forelimbs and torso were nearly intact” according to the report. Fossilized bones of what is believed to be Homotherium latidens have previously been found in the Netherlands and the Yukon, but this is the first mummified example of the species ever discovered. The amount of soft tissue and completed biological components present an amazing “treasure trove of information” for scientists about the species itself, as well as biological life on earth during the period of time nearly 12,000 years ago, which scientists explained was “almost the origin of the cat family.”
Looking Back.......................................Pg. 7 Obituaries.......................................Pg. 9-10 Dragon Doings.................................. Pg. 12
Idaho Attorney General Raul Labrador was one of the attendees of President-elect Donald Trump’s victory party in Florida last week. The event also saw Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, Argentinian president Javier Milei, and several, recently controversial cabinet picks and potential picks, including X (formerly Twitter) owner Elon Musk, RFK, Jr, and Matt Gaetz. Labrador spoke out against Trump’s 2016 campaign, and was not endorsed by Trump in his 2018 gubernatorial bid against Brad Little in 2018, though fences appear to have been mended in the intervening years. Labrador was born in Puerto Rico, and announced himself a “Puerto Rican Trump voter!” in trash bag and MAGA hat for Halloween on the X platform. Labrador is certainly a possible name for consideration in the upcoming Trump administration.