Stories from Wednesday, October 10, 2007

Amber Wright was crowned Homecoming Queen for 2007 in chilly ceremonies at Tiger Field Friday night, during halftime of the 26-7 victory over the Nampa Bulldogs, capping a week of school spirit activities. Wright, with her father, Steve, beside her, looked stunned and in tears while being given the crown, a bouquet of roses and congratulatory hugs from her fellow nominees...

Maybe it's the challenge. Maybe, it's just the view. But at age 47, Scott A. Burgess of Mountain Home, a relative novice to the sport of mountain climbing, achieved a pinnacle of achievement this summer when he successfully completed an effort to climb all nine mountains in Idaho that are over 12,000 feet in height...

The Mountain Home Police Department is seeking help from the public in identifying a man that was involved in an incident at Hacker Middle School on Tuesday morning. The incident occurred at about 10:40 a.m. when a 10-year old student was approached by a man driving a white car. The man reportedly stopped and asked the boy if he would like to see a picture. The boy immediately went inside the school to tell a staff member.

Dear editor: President Bush recently vetoed a spending bill that included the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP). The Democrats immediately criticized the move as calloused and cruel, towards children I presume. This was a very important move by our President and a smart one at that. SCHIP was established four years after "HillaryCare" expired, and was to be a modest program that would expand coverage to children in families with incomes up to twice the poverty level...

Dear editor: I have taken the time to check out the candidates running for a seat on the city council. It is my conclusion that Russ Anderson is the best qualified candidate to fulfill that position. His willingness to fully and wholeheartedly respond when called upon is best displayed by his years of membership in the Mountain Home Volunteer Fire Department. His interest in Mountain Home's future is his membership on the library board and serving as chairman of the Traffic Safety Board...

Dear editor: This great republic was founded using Judeo-Christian ethics. It now appears no matter if it is a Democrat, a Republican, or a third-party candidate, the one that gets the nomination to run for the office of President of the United States will be the one that spends the most amount of money on radio, television, newspapers, periodicals and other media advertising. It does not mean he or she is the most qualified person for the job...

Dear editor: I have served with Mitch Prouty for a number of years on the Mountain Home Volunteer Fire Department. During this time I have been fortunate to get to know him from many different sides. As a second generation firefighter, Mitch approaches firefighting with pride, enthusiasm, strength and wisdom. ...

Ronald "Rusty" Russell Peak, 53, of Mountain Home, died Monday, Oct. 1, 2007 at his home. At his request, no formal services will be held. Cremation was under the direction of Rost Funeral Home, McMurtrey Chapel. Rusty was born on March 18, 1954, in Jerome, the son of Ronald and Shirley. He was schooled in Mountain Home and graduated from Mountain Home High School...

James P. Murphy, 75, of Mountain Home, died Monday, Oct. 1, 2007, at a local hospital. A memorial service was held Thursday, Oct. 4, at the First Congregational Church. Inurnment followed at Mountain View Cemetery in Mountain Home. Arrangements were under the direction of Rost Funeral Home, McMurtrey Chapel in Mountain Home...

Kevin Kristopher Wilson, 26, of Mountain Home, died on Friday, October 5, 2007. A memorial service was held at the Chapel on Mountain Home Air Force Base on Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2007. Cremation was under the direction of Rost Funeral Home, McMurtrey Chapel...

Eugene Frank Robertson, 79, of Bruneau, died quietly in his home on Oct. 5, 2007. Services will be held at Rost Funeral Home, McMurtrey Chapel, 500 N. 18th East St., in Mountain Home, on Saturday, Oct. 13, beginning at 10:30 a.m. Graveside services will be held at Hot Springs Cemetery in Bruneau at 12:30 p.m...

Gwyne (Nalls) Delaney, 88, of Mountain Home, passed away on Sunday, October 7, 2007 at her home. Arrangements are under the direction of Rost Funeral Home, McMurtrey Chapel.

Ina Josephine Pasborg, 92, of Glenns Ferry, died quietly in her sleep at a local care center in Boise on Monday, Oct. 1, 2007. A memorial requiem mass will be held at Our Lady of Limerick Catholic Church, at the corner of Commercial and Arthur Avenues in Glenns Ferry, on Saturday, Nov. ...

Grace Louise Tingstrom, 68, of King Hill, died Saturday, Oct. 6, 2007 at her home. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 27, at the Glenns Ferry VFW Hall. Cremation was under the direction of Rost Funeral Home, McMurtrey Chapel in Mountain Home...

Kelly P. Myers, 36, had a charge of battery-domestic violence amended to battery. Myers was found guilty, sentenced to 60 days in jail (58 days suspended), placed on 15 months probation, put in a treatment program (all options in 60 days), and fined $500 ($250 suspended) plus $69.50 in court costs...

Christopher Antonio Frampton, 25 -- warrant. Patrick Lee Carney, 25 -- warrant. Kimberly Dawn Farley, 31 -- aggravated assault. Michael Jon Duhr, 35 -- aggravated battery. Lance David Sabey, 23 -- warrant Michael P. Willmore, 26 -- soliciting. Joseph Allen Miller, 22 -- soliciting...

There were some exciting football games last Saturday in Optimist Football, with three Mountain Home teams picking up wins. In the Freshman (nine year-olds) Division, C-2 Construction picked up their third straight win of the season, beating Idaho Independent Bank, 6-0. Moxie Java-TCBY lost to Cummons Rocky, 24-0...

Coach Rob Daniels U14 Boys were victorious on Saturday in their match up with Caldwell/Vallivue at Eastside Park, with what Coach Daniels called a "total team effort." Scoring for United in the 4-1 win were Marco Rodriguez with two goals, with Gustavo Martinez and Brent Sexauer each putting one goal in the back of the net...

The Mountain Home Tigers cross country team ran well at last Thursday's cross country meet in Nampa. The Mountain Home girls came in 10th out of 12 teams competing. Haley Schaefer led Mountain Home, running a 21:26.8, which placed her 12th. Alysia Crandall ran her best time ever, 22:06, which placed her 21st. ...

The Mountain Home Tigers junior varsity football team downed Nampa last week for their second win of the season. The following is a recap of their games to date: Eagle JV 47 Tiger JV 19 The Tiger JV dropped a 47-19 contest at Eagle on Aug. 30. In that game, the Tigers rushed for 126 yards, led by Tommy Miller with 96 yards and two touchdowns. Julio Cantu rushed for 22 yards and Destry Royce had 18 yards rushing...

The Mountain Home Tigers picked up two more wins in boys soccer action last week to close out their regular season schedule. Tigers 5 Nampa 0 The Mountain Home Tigers scored early and often, building up a 4-0 lead at halftime, as they downed the Nampa Bulldogs, 5-0, in conference boys soccer Tuesday at Eastside Park...

The Mountain Home Tigers picked up two more wins in boys soccer action last week to close out their regular season schedule. Tigers 5 Nampa 0 The Mountain Home Tigers scored early and often, building up a 4-0 lead at halftime, as they downed the Nampa Bulldogs, 5-0, in conference boys soccer Tuesday at Eastside Park...

Mountain Home Tiger head football coach Brian Floyd and his staff noticed some areas on Nampa game films that showed a weak link in the Bulldog defense. They decided to abandon their spread offense, noted more for passing, for one emphasizing the running game...