Enterprise The Idaho
Oneida County's News Since 1879 Malad City, Idaho
August 25, 2022 |Vol. 142 No. 34
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NEWS IN BRIEF Governor Little Calls for Special Session
The governor has called for a special session of the Idaho legislature to discuss a plan to use the state’s 2 billion dollar surplus to fight inflation for Idaho residents. The plan involves immediate tax rebates for Idaho residents, a new flat tax proposal, and increased funding for Idaho schools. The State hopes to have rebates ($300 for individuals, $600 for joint filers) sent out starting in September. The new tax schedules would go into place for 2023. $410 million is slated for various programs within the state education system.
Drought reveals dinosaur tracks in Texas riverbed
Alyssa Seamons receives a well-deserved high five from judge Brittany Morgan during the Sheep Show
Full Week of Fair Excitement
Without a doubt, the Fair is one of the biggest events of the year here in the Malad Valley, and this year’s production was as thrilling as ever! The week started strong with several animal categories (covered in last week’s paper), as well as the Motocross show. The week continued with the Showmanship and Quality events in Sheep, Swine, Beef and Poultry, culminating in Saturday’s amazing Market Sale, which saw Aubrey Schulz’s Grand Champion sheep sell for an astounding $15,500. Along the way, the Country Classic Rodeo, a Youth Talent show, Scales and Tales, a Bouncy House village, and countless vendors made for a rich and satisfying week with something for everyone. Sheep Show The first large livestock show of the week began bright and early on Wednes-
day with Extension Educator Sawyer Fonnesbeck introducing judge Brittany Morgan to the competitors. Morgan explained that her judging philosophy favored strong presentation on the part of those showing their animals, with good control of the in-ring behavior and knowledge of the ring space a high priority. “I like to see drive,” she said. “I want to see you own the ring while you’re in here.” This year’s sheep show involved a large number of classes, and the judging ran throughout the morning into the later afternoon. As the individual class winners were decided, Morgan repeatedly stressed the importance of taking the time to work with the animals at home. “I always like to see that the animals have had that extra time put into them. It’s usually obvious which ones have had those extra
It's not Fair week without a rodeo and Oneida County had two great nights of rodeo. The Cowboy Classic Open Rodeo was in full swing Thursday and Friday nights of the Oneida County Fair with a lively buzz in the air. From the rough stock provided by Diamond H Rodeo to announcer Monroe Magnuson to the cowboys and cowgirls of the performance, every bit of those rodeo nights was full of fun and excitement. The Oneida County royalty opened each rodeo with their grand entry performance that included royalty introductions, the singing of the National Anthem and a word of prayer before the
Maclan Reeder and reserve champion Brooke Isaacson, and beef grand Champion Tayson Davis and reserve champion Justin Whittman. Some of Malad’s own cowboys and cowgirls put their hat in the ring to rope and ride at the hometown event, with a few even walking away with a little winnings. Lincoln Reeder won the top spot of the bareback riding Friday night with his impressive 82 point The saddle bronc competition was one of the highlights of ride. Ashton Parker and this year's rodeo events his roping teammate, Colter Buttars, took third place night kicked off. Friday way around the arena. This in the open team roping night also included its tradi- year’s Parade of Champions with a time of 6.0 seconds. tional Parade of Champions included sheep grand cham- Father-son duo, Tim and where the grand and reserve pion Aubrey Schultz and rechampion market animals serve champion Alivia Wal- THREE NIGHTS OF RODEO On Page 2 of each species made their don, hog grand champion
Eastern Idaho State Fair to run September 2-10
Food and fun were on full display all week
hours.” She also encouraged the younger members of the show to find an older student as a mentor. “Find someone you respect who can give you advice on what works and what doesn’t—that can go a long way.” In the Showmanship event, Overall Grand Champion Aubrey Shulz and Overall Reserve Champion
Three nights of Rodeo
Alivia Waldron demonstrated a high level of all skills involved. In fact, they were also named the Quality event Grand and Reserve in the same order. In the Star Class: FFA Class Champion (in place order)—Briley Nipko, FULL WEEK FAIR On Page 3
INSIDE THE ENTERPRISE THIS WEEK New Teachers.......................................Pg.2 Marketing Sale......................................Pg.4 Looking Back.......................................Pg.11
The 113 million-year-old dinosaur tracks were discovered in Dinosaur Valley State Park in Texas this past week. With massive drought issues causing many issues across the state, there is one positive: uncovering hidden treasures. As rivers dry up in the severe drought conditions, the secrets of the riverbeds are uncovered. The Paluxy River was the site of the dinosaur tracks discovery. Workers in the Dinosaur Valley State Park captured a video of the tracks and posted it to the park's social media. They identified the tracks to have belonged to an Acrocanthosaurus. Though forecasted rain looks to cover up the tracks once again, the park is enjoying sharing this discovery with the public while it is still visible.
MHS Jamboree................................................Pg.12 Open Class Result...........................................Pg.13 Open Class Winners Pictured...................Pg. 14-16
The EISF will be opening its gates for a full schedule of events the first week of September. After restrictions due to COVID, the Fair will operate as usual this year. The deadline to submit exhibits for many of the open classes is this week, starting August 26.
Idaho currently has the most active large wildfires in the country
At present, Idaho is experiencing at least eleven largescale wildfires, which is the most in the country. Montana is next, with nine. The fires include: the Castle fire, Diamond Watch, Dismal, Moose fires and several others. Since January 1, Idaho fires have burned 115,732 acres. The majority of these are included in the Moose fire, which has burned 94,740 acres on its own near Salmon in Lemhi County.
Gas Prices drop for the 70th day in a row
Gas prices continue their slow but steady decline as the summer winds down, with the national average being listed as $3.89 at the beginning of the week, down from an average of $4.38 a week ago. In Idaho, the prices continue to float consistently above the national average, closer to the $4.69 mark. Average prices are now $.73 higher than at this time last year, but are expected to continue to decline for the foreseeable future.
School begins across the state
Most counties in Idaho, including Oneida, began the full school year this week. Drivers are cautioned to be alert and drive safely, especially during the morning hours when children are making their way to schools and bus stops, and during the afternoons when schools let out. Police across the state have emphasized vigilance against driving violations related to passing or obstructing school busses.