Stories from Tuesday, February 23, 2010

The Mountain Home Arts Council will present the Brothers of the Baladi March 4 at the Mountain Home High School gym. The performance will begin at 7 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults and $7 for senior citizens and students. Tickets can be purchased at the door or in advance at Moxie Java, Phoenix Storybook Compnay or the Senior Center...

Though months away, the 2010 big game hunting season is the subject of an open house scheduled in Mountain Home and hosted by Idaho Fish and Game. The event will be held Friday, Feb. 26, from 4-8 p.m. in the city police office meeting room, 277 E. 8th North St...

Kirsten Marriott Blake, 46, formerly of Mountain Home, died of cancer in Portland, Ore., on Feb. 22, 2010. A memorial service will be held at Mt. Tabor Adventist Church in Portland with services to be held at a later time.

Lowell "Shorty" Ralph Anselment, 76, of Mountain Home, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 21, 2010, at a Boise hospital. A celebration of his life will be held at 2 pm on Saturday, Feb. 27, at Adrian's Club, 240 S. Main St., in Mountain Home. Inurnment will be held at Castle Creek and the Idaho State Veterans Cemetery at a later date...

Samantha Lynn Mundell McGowen, 26, of Mountain Home, passed into the loving arms of our Lord on Sunday, Feb. 21, 2010, after a courageous battle with cancer. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., on Saturday, Feb. 27, at Rost Funeral Home, McMurtrey Chapel. Military honors will be provided by the Mountain Home Air Force Base Honor Guard. Arrangements are under the direction of Rost Funeral Home, McMurtrey Chapel. A memorial service in Montana will be held in September...

Robin Leslie McGinnis-Andrew died at home Friday, Feb. 19, 2010, after fighting a courageous battle against cancer. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 25, at Boone Memorial Presbyterian Church, Caldwell, with Pastor Aaron Beaty officiating...