Stories from Wednesday, July 14, 2010

The Elmore County Fair started celebrating its 105th anniversary when it opened to the public earlier this week in Glenns Ferry. Looking to "stirrup some fun" for people across southern Idaho, fair officials invite people to take a step back to the past and take part in a tradition that boosts a sense of community and family...

Opening ceremonies will be held Thursday for the national Benjamin Franklin Tercentenary Library Traveling Exhibit at the Mountain Home Public Library. The exhibit will appear at the library July 15 through Aug. 27. The opening ceremonies will begin July 15 with a social hour at 6 p.m. ...

On a shelf in her bedroom, Belinda Fisher kept her collection of various Elmo dolls and figurines. The Sesame Street character's lighthearted, sometimes quirky personality tended to match Belinda's youthful take on life. Growing up in Mountain Home, she spent her days wanting to make people laugh or simply smile. It was her way of making their day just a little better. It also allowed her to make friends quickly and build long-lasting relationships...

A Mountain Home police detective injured in a fireworks explosion July 3 returned to limited duty this week following a follow-up medical appointment Monday. Ty Larson sustained second- and third-degree burns to his right hand when a shell detonated in his hands as he helped to set up the city's annual fireworks show at the Desert Canyon Golf Course...

Dear editor: On behalf of the Mountain Home Fire Department Streetwalkers, I would like to thank each and every individual and business who donated so generously to the annual Fourth of July fireworks. We are always amazed each year how generous this community is to make our fireworks such a success. Once again, we exceeded last year's total...

Michael and Tracy Gill of Fairfield, have announced the upcoming marriage of their daughter, Brandi Gill, to Brendan Ash, son of Jerry and Rosemary Ash of Mountain Home. Brandi is a graduate of Camas County High School and received a degree in Elementary Education from Idaho State University in 2007. She is currently employed with the Mountain Home School District while she works towards her master's degree...

Jon and Shari Oman of Franklin, Tenn., and Bob and Marianne Baker of Mountain Home, have announced the engagement of their children, Elizabeth Ann Oman to Blake Austin Baker. The couple plan to be married July 30, 2010, at the Salt Lake LDS Temple. A reception that evening will be held at the Lion House Garden...

Robin M. Peterson of Mountain Home and Joseph D. Di Sarno Jr. have announced their engagement and upcoming marriage. The couple will wed Aug. 9, 2010, in Lewiston, Idaho.