Enterprise The Idaho
Oneida County's News Since 1879 Malad City, Idaho
November 10, 2022 |Vol. 142 No. 45
“Gobblin’ It Up at Thanksgiving” annual turkey give-away begins!
Be sure to get your entries into all the participating merchants for the “Gobblin’ It Up at Thanksgiving” contest. Entries are due by close of business on Wednesday, November 16. On Thursday, November 17, a drawing will be held at each sponsoring business; and winners will be notified to come pick up their Thanksgiving turkey. See inside for entry forms.
NEWS IN BRIEF Winning ticket sold for record Powerball jackpot Lottery officials announced on Tuesday that a winning ticket to the $2.1 Billion dollar jackpot had been sold in Altadena, California. The winning ticket, which matched all the white numbers as well as the Powerball number, was sold at Joe’s Service Center. More than 11.2 million tickets were sold that resulted in $98 million dollars in winnings, including 22 tickets that won $1 million each.
Largest Fish “Ever Weighed” comes in at 6,049 lbs
Clara Bowen and Justice Servoss, Hess Lumber
Marv Ekstrom and Tim Ekstrom, Albert's Service
Bailey Wise and her dog Blue, Canyon View Cares
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Tyler Webster and Mayor Joan Hawkins, Malad City
Bryan Scott and Cambrie Christophersen, The Idaho Enterprise
Dr. Josh Wray, Oneida Family Dental
Lane King, Outlaw Vapor
An ocean sunfish, the largest bony fish in the ocean, was recently hauled in off the Azores and smashed weight records at over three tons. While whales are the largest marine animals, and sharks are generally the heaviest cartilaginous fish, the ocean sunfish has long been a monster of its own dimensions. Scientists who examined the fish after it had been landed explained that the existence of such a large example of the species is a hopeful sign of the health of the marine ecosystem to sustain such a fish.
Oil Spill Cleanup underway in Pocatello A “Significant amount of oil,” estimated at around 1,800 gallons, has been recovered and removed from a spill into Pocatello Creek reported on November 2. The spill, which has been connected to the Virginia Transformer Corporation, was apparently released from a train car. The cause of the release is still under investigation by the EPA. The Pacific Recycling Trail is closed until further notice as a result.
T. Rex skull to be auctioned at Sotheby’s
Terri Phillips, Mountain States Insurance
Celest Smith, ATC Communications
The country took to the ballot box on Tuesday, to determine the direction of Congress for the next two years as well as state and local governments. Oneida was no different, although the early morning snowfall added a wrinkle to it. “I hope people still come out, despite the weather,” County Clerk Lon Colton said. Colton, who has been overseeing elections in the county since 2011, expressed his belief that the weather would likely not be much of a hindrance to
turnout. “This is a big election,” he said. “I think we’ll still see a big turnout.” Non-presidential elections routinely see smaller numbers than those for the largest race, but Oneida County has a generally high level of participation. “I’d like to see a hundred percent…that’s the dream. Given how things work with people moving in and out that’s never going to happen, but eighty-five to ninety percent, boy I’d love
Rick Griffiths, Griffiths OK Tire
Steve Atkinson and Mike Akinson, IRG - Idaho Real Estate Group
A six and a half foot T. Rex skull was recently unearthed in South Dakota. The skull, named Maximus, is slated for the auction block after its anonymous owner decided to sell it. Many, if not most, fossils are generally sold to research facilities and museums, though there is a chance the item could end up being purchased by a private collector.
Election Day in Oneida County
ELECTION DAY On Page 9
Blood Moon appears County Clerk Lon Colton works on the final preparations for Tuesday's vote
INSIDE THE ENTERPRISE THIS WEEK Clinic WIns Award...............................Pg.2 Veterans Day in Ag Community..........Pg.3 Puzzles..................................................Pg.5
Looking Back....................................................Pg.10 Dragon Doings................................................. Pg.11 Veterans Day Essay Contest.......................... Pg.12
A total lunar eclipse will occur on November 8, though it may not be visible locally due to weather. The moon should be visible at just after 1:00 a.m. if clouds are not in the way. In the case of a total eclipse, the moon is fully within the earth’s shadow, which is what creates the effect.