Stories from Saturday, February 21, 2009

Highlights in history on this date: 1613 - Michael Romanov, son of the patriarch of Moscow, is elected czar of Russia, thus founding the House of Romanov. 1795 - Dutch surrender Ceylon - now Sri Lanka- to British; freedom of worship is established in France...

The AARP Tax Assistance Program is now available from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Senior Citizen Center. Trained volunteers will assist anyone with their taxes. Donations for the work are appreciated. Taxes will be prepared on a first come, first served basis. No appointments are available...

The Mountain Home Friends of the Library will hold a membership meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday night, Feb. 19, at the Mountain Home Public Library. The event is open to the public. Refreshments will be served, readings by authors will be presented, and a representative from the Mountain Home Arts Council will be on hand...