Stories from Saturday, May 8, 2010

Dear editor: It is a pity that people who were elected to a position to do a certain duty as representatives of those who elected them fail to honor that trust and "Throw the Bums Out" has become the customary slogan. They're not becoming the voice of the people so let's find someone who will...

Dear editor: We support Wes Wootan for Elmore County Commissioner for the District 2 seat. His stated agenda is to "serve the people" and to make the right decisions for all the citizens of Elmore County, and not to outside interests that do not benefit our county...

The annual Camp Wilson weekend Boy Scout camporee was considered a great success again this year by organizers. Attending the camporee this year were 15 troops totalling 124 Scouts and 64 adults. Arriving Friday to set up camp, the Scouts competed Saturday in a number of skill events, including fire building, archery, compass course, first aid and "toxic waste disposal."...

The Mountain Home Tigers tennis team lost at Bishop Kelly last Monday with the girls and boys squads dropping their matches. In girls' singles, Carolyn Bailey dropped the #1 match 2-6, 5-7, Natalie Lasher dropped the #2 match in a close one, 3-6, 4-6, and Danielle Lord won the #3 match 7-5, 6-3...