Stories from Wednesday, December 31, 2003

The city elections lead the list of the top ten stories in Elmore County for 2003. Joe McNeal's stunning run-off election victory over incumbent Dave Jett kept city residents talking and on the edge of their seats for nearly two months. After a narrow victory in the regular city election in November, which saw McNeal, Jett and Carol Dalton facing off against each other, the run-off election had one of the largest voter turnouts ever for any city election and saw McNeal beat Jett convincingly in his third try for the office. ...

Mountain Home City Council met in special session Monday to interview potential department head appointments as Mayor-elect Joe McNeal introduced the team he hopes will help him guide the city into the future. Council chambers were filled with supporters for the new appointees as McNeal explained the importance of a smooth transition period as he prepares to take office on Jan. ...

Jeanette and Almer Layne, Mountain Home, announce the birth of a daughter. Madisen Anne Layne was born Dec. 19, 2003, at Elmore Medical Center Hospital, weighing 6 lbs. 11 oz.

Paul Dewayne Eagle, 76, of Mountain Home, died Friday, Dec. 26, 2003, at his residence. Graveside services were held Tuesday, Dec. 30, at Mountain View Cemetery in Mountain Home. Arrangements were under the direction of Summers Funeral Home, McMurtrey Chapel...

Virginia Mae (Bloom Bailey) Jones, 57, of Mountain Home, formerly of Glenns Ferry, died Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2003, with her husband and children and nieces by her side. Visitation was held Monday, Dec. 29, at Summers Funeral Homes, McMurtrey Chapel in Mountain Home with vigil services following. ...

Dorothy "Dot" Frances Waters, 65, formerly of Mountain Home, died Dec. 28, 2003, after a long and courageous battle with cancer, with her family by her side. A celebration of life will be held at 11 a.m. today, Wednesday, Dec. 31, at Summers Funeral Home, Boise Chapel...

Benjamin "Bob" Robert Quick, 77, longtime resident of Mountain Home, died Monday, Dec. 22, 2003, at his resident. Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 7, at Summers Funeral Homes, McMurtrey Chapel. After the services there will be a gathering at the Elks Lodge for all his friends...

Patricia (Pat) Watson, 71, of Mountain Home, died Friday, Dec. 26, 2003, at the Elmore Medical Center Long Term Care Unit with her husband by her side. A memorial mass will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 31, at Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church in Mountain Home. Arrangements are under the direction of Summers Funeral Homes, McMurtrey Chapel in Mountain Home...

James "Jim" W. Grimmett, 76, of Mountain Home, died Sunday, Dec. 28, 2003, at a Mountain Home care center. Funeral services will be held today, Wednesday, Dec. 31, at 1 p.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Mountain Home. Burial will follow at Mountain View Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Summers Funeral Homes, McMurtrey Chapel...

Joan T. Bernt, the daughter of the late Lawrence Bernt and Mrs. Marilyn Bernt of Mountain Home, married Glenn Stocking of Pocatello on Dec. 27, 2003, in a Christmas wedding celebration at the Red Lion Inn, Pocatello. The bride wore a light cream-colored wedding dress of crepe de chine. ...