Stories from Thursday, June 1, 2017

Plans to improve the Desert Canyon Golf Course highlighted issues the Mountain Home City Council addressed during a meeting May 22. The council started the meeting with a presentation from Baer Design Group concerning the golf course's master plan, who introduced a plan to reduce the amount of irrigation and water consumption costs to maintain the grounds...

Bennett Mountain High School saw another senior class pass through its halls as these teens stepped into adulthood Thursday night when 39 of them moved their tassels to the left, symbolizing their move from student to graduate. The evening was full of gratuity toward the teachers and families who supported these teens through their rough teenage years and difficulties on their academic journey...

The Mountain Home Tigers track and field team claimed a state championship title with other athletes earning additional medals during their appearance at this year's state tournament, which ended May 20. Sable Lohmeier was named the state champion in the discus throw with an official throw of 140 feet, four inches...

Edwin "Ed" Erickson, 86, of Mountain Home, passed away at his home, on Thursday, June 1, 2017, following an illness. Arrangements are under the direction of Rost Funeral Home, McMurtrey Chapel, in Mountain Home.

Wayne Allen Waters passed away on May 31, 2017, in Mountain Home at the age of 64. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, June 8, 2017, at Rost Funeral Home, McMurtrey Chapel, and the inurnment will follow at Mountain View Cemetery in Mountain Home. Wayne was born Nov. 4, 1952, in Boise to Lloyd and Vivian Waters. He graduated from Mountain Home High School in 1971 and later went on to Boise State University to earn a degree in Accountancy.