Stories from Wednesday, September 10, 2003

This year's Air Force Appreciation Day celebration is being is being called the biggest and best yet with participation at nearly every level exceeding all expectations. The 43rd Annual AFAD activities traditionally begin with the community coming together for a good old-fashioned corn shucking party. ...

Mayor Dave Jett made it official -- and a race -- Thursday when he formally announced his candidacy for re-election. Jett is being challenged by former city councilman Joe McNeal in this November's city council elections. He and Jett faced each other in the last race for mayor, which Jett won by a razor-thin margin in a runoff campaign...

It took the Twin Falls Bruins a while to get going, but once they did there was no stopping them Friday night, as the 5A Bruins scored 50 unanswered points on their way to a lopsided 50-21 victory. Mountain Home never really got anything going offensively. ...

Aaron Hugulet, 83, of Caldwell, died Saturday, Sept. 6, 2003, at a Caldwell care center. Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 15, at Glenn Rest Cemetery in Glenns Ferry. Arrangements are under the direction of Summers Funeral Homes, McMurtrey Chapel in Mountain Home...

Dee F. Whittaker, 72, of Mountain Home, died Aug. 31, 2003, at her home. At her request, there will be no services. Cremation is under the direction of Summers Funeral Homes, McMurtrey Chapel.

Mildred (Millie) Alberta Turner, 91, of Mountain Home, died Friday, Sept. 5, 2003, at the Elmore Medical Center Nursing Home. At her request no services will be held. Cremation is under the direction of Summers Funeral Homes, McMurtrey Chapel in Mountain Home...

Meg and Oley Kevan of Emmett have announced the engagement of their daughter, Brianna, to Benjamin Walter, son of Debbie and Mike Walter of Hammett. The wedding is planned for Saturday, Oct. 4, at 1 p.m. in the Capital Christian Center, with a reception to honor the couple following...

Steve and Debbie Black of Mountain Home have announced the wedding of their daughter, Tara Elizabeth Black, to Brian Gregory Kubesh of Princeton, N.J. Tara and Brian were married July 12, 2003 in Utah. They are currently seniors at Brigham Young University...

Breanna L. Sarrett and Shaney J. Bowlds were united as husband and wife May 30, 2003, in a private ceremony in Tucson, Ariz. The ceremony was officiated by Clergyman John Allen. The couple resides in Tucson and both are members of the UASF at Davis Monthan AFB...

Kimberly R. Sarrett and Louis Catalino, Jr., were united in marriage Aug. 9, 2003, at a private ceremony in Cascade. Pastor Dave London conducted the ceremony. The couple resides in Mountain Home with Kimberly's daughter, Jenisys. Kim is employed by A.J.'s Family Restaurant and Louis is currently in the process of transferring to active duty in the U.S. Army...