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AFAD set to celebrate golden anniversary
(Features ~ 09/01/10)
Final plans are coming together for next week's Air Force Appreciation Day. The Sept. 11 event will mark the 50th anniversary of the annual celebration of the military personnel at Mountain Home Air Force Base. The theme this year is "50 Years of Patriotism."... -
School districts gets $684,000 -- with strings attached
(Local News ~ 09/01/10)
The Mountain Home School District will receive $684,170 as part of the state's $51 million share of the new federal Education Jobs Fund. "My first thought, when I heard we were going to get this money," said Supt. Tim McMurtrey, "was to use it to lower the levy."... -
County rejects comprehensive plan amendments
(Local News ~ 09/01/10)
For the second time in a month, the Elmore County commissioners rejected revisions to a governing document outlining industrial development in the county. Monday's unanimous vote on amending the county's comprehensive plan puts the issue in limbo until commissioners and planning and zoning officials can resume their discussions on refining the document in the coming year... -
Law enforcement to focus on seatbelt use
(Local News ~ 09/01/10)
Idaho State Police and local law enforcement agencies are planning a crackdown in September on drivers who aren't buckled up. More than three-quarters of Idaho motorists regularly wear seat belts while driving according to a survey conducted by Idaho's public health districts for Idaho Transportation Department's Office of Highway Operations and Safety...
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Peterson weds Di Sarno
(Wedding ~ 09/01/10)
Robin M. Peterson of Moscow was united in marriage to Joseph D. Di Sarno Jr. of Clarkston, Wash., during ceremonies conducted Aug. 9, 2010, by minister Larry Dahlberg at Pioneer Park in Lewiston. Robin is the daughter of Charles W. Peterson of Mountain Home and Bonny A. Crane of Meridian... -
Elmore County Sheriff's Office, Activity Report for Aug 25-31, 2010
(Sirens ~ 09/01/10)
August 25 • 00:27 Traffic, I-84 WB MM131• 04:40 Assist, Foothills Ave• 06:18 Welfare, Glenns Ferry• 07:34 Motorist Assist, Hwy 20 MM110• 08:10 Collision Personal Injury, I-84 EB MM111• 08:24 Abandoned Vehicle, I-84 EB MM103.4• 08:35 Motorist Assist, I-84 EB MM112• 10:01 Vehicle Stop, Hwy 30• 10:13 Vehicle Stop, American Legion/Main• 10:35 Vehicle Stop, MH• 10:55 Animal, McMurtrey Rd• 10:57 VIN Inspection, Old Hwy 30• 12:18 Civil Matter, Hwy 20• 12:55 VIN Inspection, E16N• 14:30 Suspicious, Bypass Rd• 14:35 Animal, Airbase Rd• 15:49 Domestic, Locust Dr• 15:50 Assist, Hammett• 17:55 Utility, Glenns Ferry• 18:46 Vehicle Stop, Hwy 20• 19:52 Vehicle Stop, Old Hwy 30• 20:01 Shots Fired, Hamilton Rd• 21:18 Vehicle Stop, Hwy 30• 22:38 Vehicle Stop, Hwy 30• 22:44 Vehicle Stop, Airbase Rd. ...
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Death Notice - Thomas Lee Parsons
(Obituary ~ 09/01/10)
Thomas Lee "Tommy" Parsons, 64, of Mountain Home, passed away on Monday, Aug. 30, 2010, at a Boise hospital. Arrangements are under the direction of Rost Funeral Home, McMurtrey Chapel in Mountain Home.
