Stories from Wednesday, May 14, 2008

A representative of virtually every spring varsity sports team at Mountain Home High School -- either the entire team or individuals from the teams -- are heading to state competition over the next ten days. The administration at Mountain Home High School likes to send a member of its staff to attend state meets where it has students participating...

A Domino's Pizza employee was assaulted while making a delivery at Day Meadows Apartments Saturday evening, sending him briefly to the hospital. According to the Mountain Home Police Department, at approximately 11 p.m. that night the Domino's Pizza employee was going up to the door of building 445 when he was approached in a threatening manner by four to six males. He turned to run away and was grabbed by one of them and fell to the ground...

A fire heavily damaged a residence on one side of a duplex at 1040 E. 4th North St. Monday, and two of the family's dogs died in the blaze. The cause of the fire, which occurred at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Ortega, has not been immediately determined and remains under investigation...

District Court Eric Hefley, 31, pleaded guilty to possession of a controlled substance (11/25/05). The case was withheld. Hefley had a charge of possession of a controlled substance (11/25/05) dismissed by the prosecutor. Hefley pleaded guilty for an amended charge of driving under the influence (11/25/05). The case was withheld...

Arrests Amanda Elizabeth Livengood, 21--child endangerment; disturbing the peace. Tammy Kay Cantrell, 43--failure to appear. Luis Ernesto Marquez, 19--contempt; driving without privileges; probation violation. Paul F. Carpentier III, 19--statutory rape...

Beverly Lucia has been named as the 2008 Elmore County Fair and Rodeo Grand Marshall. She has been involved with the Elmore County Fair for a number of years as the open class manager. "She brings endless ideas and enthusiasm to a job that often goes without notice," said Fair Director Kate Ackerson...

The Mountain Home High School journalism classes recently garnered top awards at the national level. The 2007 yearbook, The Prophet, earned a Gold Medal from the National Scholastic Press Association. "These books are the best of the best," said executive director Edmund Sullivan. "We receive thousands of entries from around the country, but only a small percentage place in the top categories," he said...

In just 13 days the State of Idaho will hold its primary election. It's an important election because, in Idaho, the general election is usually a foregone conclusion. The Republican will win. So whoever wins in the May 27 primary, on the Republican ballot at least, is a whisker away from being crowned as our next elected official for that particular office. No question about it, in Idaho, the Republican primary is more important than the general election...

Dear editor; I urge all voters in District #2 to retain Larry Rose as their County Commissioner in the upcoming elections. In the last few years, Elmore County has been undergoing numerous major economic and growth changes that demand the expertise that can only come from experienced, dedicated, and concerned County Commissioners...

Dear editor: The American Legion Auxiliary No. 26 donates to many causes. That is one reason I am so proud to be a member. Their vote last (week) to send a child with cancer to camp was on way they show their generosity. Betty Shanks

Dear editor: Many thanks to Mountain Home News, the Mountain Home Animal Shelter, Paul's and you others for your efforts and support in helping us find our lost errant cat. Special thanks to the downtown alley cats for teaching our country cat the skills necessary for survival in the city for 11 days. This story had a very joyous ending. Sincere best wishes to each of you...

Dear editor: I would just like to say welcome back White Knuckle Racing! There were over 275 entries with pro riders competing. The turnout for spectators was fabulous. The two-day race brought riders and spectators from all over Idaho and beyond. Many competitors camped right there at Optimist Park while some stayed in our local hotels...

Dear editor: As I was driving past East Elementary recently at about 2:15 pm I was stunned to see a teacher standing out on the playground, apparently on duty, talking on a cell phone. He wasn't even watching the children. As a matter of fact he had his back turned to the kids that were pouring out of the school to play at recess. ...

Dear editor: The Clintons will do anything to win this election, no matter what, and the presidential-elect has the right to select whomever they want to run as their vice president. If Hilary Clinton were the Democratic nominee for president, she would have the right to select her husband Bill to run as her vice president if she so desired. Would that be legal?...

Dear editor: At the 5th Street entrance to the VA Hospital in Boise, sits a large rock with the inscription: "The Price of Freedom is Visible Here." Those who advocate our continued presence in Iraq should go into the main lobby and walk around. "Vietnam II" has officially claimed 4,000 of our guys as of yesterday. ...

In the 12U Division, Sting Black played East Boise early in the week and came away with a win. Heather Adams was one pitch away from a perfect game. She struck every patter except for one that she hit on a pitch that got away from her. The team combined for 13 hits and 13 RBIs...

Mary G. Shaw, 91, of Mountain Home, died Tuesday, May 13, at a local hospital. A memorial service will be held Saturday, May 17, at 11 a.m. at Knight Community Church in Grand View. Arrangements are under the direction Rost Funeral Home, McMurtrey Chapel, in Mountain Home...

Brad Funk, 38, formerly stationed at Mountain Home AFB, died May 1, 2008, when his T-38 jet crashed at Sheppard AFB, in Wichita Falls, Texas. Funeral services were held Saturday, May 10, at the Roy North Park Ward Chapel in Roy, Utah. Internment was at the Warren, Utah, Cemetery, where Military Honors were accorded...

Juanita Williams Smith Mattson, 63, formerly of Mountain Home, died May 10, 2008 at home, after a battle with cancer. Friends may call to visit with the family from 10-10:45 a.m., Thursday, May 15, 2008, at the Curtis Rd. LDS Chapel, 701 S. Curtis Rd., Boise. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Interment will follow at the Meridian Cemetery. Bishop Terry Carney will officiate. Services are under the direction of Relyea Funeral Chapel...

Donald and Tina Mespelt and Dave and Wendy Holmes have announced the engagement of their children, Dawn and Davin. Dawn Mespelt and Davin Holmes are seniors at Mountain Home High School. They will get married June 7 at the gazebo at Mountain Home Air Force Base with a reception to follow at the Gunfighter Club...

Trout Unlimited, the nation's oldest and largest coldwater fisheries conservation organization, has awarded a $6,000 Embrace-A-Stream grant to its Ted Trueblood Chapter to fund a genetic study of local trout. The South Fork of the Boise River is a premier wild rainbow trout fishery and recent evidence suggests that the fishery may be in decline because of fishing pressure, development and growth. ...

The Mountain Home Tiger JV baseball team saw their season come to a close in the first round of the District III 4A JV Baseball Tournament, losing to Skyview, 7-6. Mountain Home had taken a 2-0 lead in the second inning, which lasted until Skyview took a 3-2 lead in the top of the fourth. The Tigers plated three in the bottom of the fourth to go up, 5-3. Skyview tied it in the top of the sixth, but Mountain Home pushed across a run in the bottom of the inning to lead, 6-5...

The Mountain Home Tiger track squad competed at a track meet at Jerome last Friday where the girls came in first and the boys, fourth. Mountain Home bested Jerome for the girls title, scoring 157.5 points to Jerome's 147. Twin Falls was third with 128, followed by Emmet with 121.5, Kuna, 58, Burley, 37, with Declo and Wood River bringing up the rear...

The Mountain Home Lady Tigers junior varsity softball team capped off a very successful season by winning the District III JV Softball Tournament. Mtn. Home 11 Emmett 2 A six-run sixth inning broke the game open for Mountain Home as they downed Emmett, 11-2, in JV softball at Mountain Home on April 29...

After getting upset in the first round of the District III 4A Baseball Tournament, the Mountain Home Tigers came back to win three straight, take third place and qualify for the State 4A Baseball Tournament this week in Nampa. Emmett 4 Tigers 2...

The Mountain Home Lady Tigers had to come from behind in two of the three games they played at district, but they prevailed to capture their second straight district softball title, and advance to the State 4A Softball Tournament, which starts Thursday in Twin Falls...

Twin Falls resident Gregory Nemitz is seeking to upset Rep. Mike Simpson for Idaho's 2nd Congressional District seat. Nemitz believes there are a few fundamental basic issues that need to be addressed that would create long-lasting benefits for the economy...

The 42nd annual Crazee Daze merchant's promotion will be held this Saturday, May 17. Most of the events will be held downtown but due to last-minute problems involving Union Pacific Railroad, which owns Railroad Park, the Royal West Amusements Carnival site has been moved from the park to the former Dennis Dillon/Mountain Home Auto Ranch parking lot on Airbase Road. The carnival will be operating Thursday and Friday beginning at 4 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday beginning at noon...