Enterprise The Idaho
Oneida County's News Since 1879 Malad City, Idaho
June 8, 2023 |Vol. 143 No. 23
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NEWS IN BRIEF Ukraine awaits final agreement for F-16s
Ukraine is waiting on final agreements with allies for the delivery of F-16s, Volodymyr Zelensky told reporters early this week. While the deal to supply the planes has not been finalized by allies of Ukraine, European and American partners have signaled willingness to supply the fighter craft and provide training for Ukrainian pilots. The Biden administration gave backing to the Kyiv pilots to be trained at the G7 summit in Japan in May, and has indicated it will not block export of them to the war-torn country. Training has already begun in some European countries.
Ford recalls several models of SUVs
Best of Show David Murk's 1932 Ford HiBoy Roadster
32nd Annual Malad Car Show held over the weekend The summer can’t really start until the Malad Car Show comes to town, which it did over the weekend. The 32nd yearly iteration of the event brought in hundreds of visitors to see a variety of modern and classic cars, vans and other vehicles on a very pleasant Saturday afternoon. The Car Show has been a longstanding tradition in town, where locals and those from around the region have gathered on the first weekend in June to celebrate their love of classic machines on the city’s historic downtown strip.
As the day wore on, the weather held to a mild mid-70s temperature, and those who were interested in the cars on display were treated to a series of raffle events, as well a selection of food booths and trucks. Many of the downtown businesses, as well as the American Legion building, were open for shopping, and most of the participants were happy to talk with visitors about their cars. The event was sponsored by a number of local and regional companies and individuals See page 9 for a list of award winners and photos.
Two sites near Chesterfield closed to anglers and campers
Due to the situation at the Chesterfield Reservoir, Idaho Fish and Game has closed two access sites. The boat ramp at Chesterfield and the entire Lower Portneuf River campground facility near Lava Hot Springs owned and managed by Idaho Fish and Game have been closed until further notice. The Caribou County Sheriff’s Office is temporarily prohibiting boat use, along with float tubes on the reservoir. However, fishing and camping along the shoreline are still permitted. The Lower Portneuf River Campground has been temporarily closed to address repairs and maintenance issues.
Free Fishing Day to take place June 10
1968 Chevy Camaro Z28 lines the street for last weekend's Car Show.
9 year old author opens Summer Reading Program
Jordyn Rose Thomas, age 9, was the guest speaker who opened this year’s Summer Reading Program at the Oneida County Library. Jordyn’s first book, “The Cosmo Cats: Arizona Adventure” was released this year and featured at the L.A. Times Festival of Books 2023. As far as can be determined, Jordyn is the youngest published author in the county’s history! The book is the first written by Jordyn, though she announced that she already has a sequel in the works.
While she claimed that writing it “wasn’t that hard,” her dedication to the craft comes across in the charming story and entertaining characters. “Cosmo Cats” is the story of Spotty, Fluffy, Whiskers, and Whimsy who solve mysteries and crimes with the aid of their magical collars and capes. The book has been a big hit so far, and is available at Thomas Market, and through online retailers such as Amazon and Walmart. SUMMER READING On Page 9
Idaho’s annual “Free Fishing Day” will return to the state for the weekend. The traditional summer fishing season kickoff allows anyone to fish Idaho waterways without a license for the day. A number of locations will provide fishing gear and tackle to those interested, including Edson Fitcher Pond in Pocatello. Fish and Game officers remind residents that during the rest of the year, fishing licenses are required for fishing in any of the state’s rivers, lakes, and reservoirs, with penalties attached for violations of the law.
June Water Supply Outlook Released
Jordyn Thomas is introduced by Alexus Tarbet at the Summer Reading Program
INSIDE THE ENTERPRISE THIS WEEK Jean Thomas Esto Perpetua Award...Pg.2 Welsh Festival Bard.............................Pg.4 Looking Back........................................Pg.7
Ford is recalling more than 125,000 Escape SUVs, Maverick pickups and Lincoln Corsair luxury SUVs because their engines could leak fluids and catch fire. All the vehicles being recalled are hybrid or plug-in hybrid versions. All three models share similar engineering. Because of a manufacturing problem, the 2.5-liter gasoline engines can leak engine oil or gasoline vapors that can catch fire when they contact hot parts in the vehicles’ engine compartment. Because the vehicles are hybrid and have electric motors as well as gas engines, someone could continue driving even after the engine has failed, making problems worse, according to paperwork filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Summer Recipes.............................................Pg.10 Puzzles.............................................................Pg.11 Kids' Zone.........................................................Pg.12
The Natural Resources Conservation Service in Idaho has released the June Water Supply Outlook Report for the 2023 water year. The above normal snowpack has yielded a good water supply year with above normal reservoir storage across Idaho. Warmer than normal temperatures during May drove rapid snowmelt last month. With peak snowpack greater than normal in many basins, water managers were busy during May trying to strike the balance of capturing the runoff for the irrigation season and ensuring the safety of downstream communities.