Stories from Thursday, September 23, 2010

The Western Elmore County Recreation District will hold a special meeting Sept. 29 at 3:30 p.m. in its offices at 245 E. 6th South St. to discuss the recommendation of the Community Leadership Development Committee. The CLDC is working under the authority of the Treasure Valley YMCA, which is under contract with the WECRD to develop a recommendation for a possible community center in the community. ...

A Glenns Ferry resident was transported by ambulance to Elmore Medical Center after suffering injuries from an alleged attack in his home last Wednesday night. According to initial reports taken by deputies with the Elmore County Sheriff's Office, Lyle Jones was at his residence when a masked suspect entered the home at 489 E. Arthur. Jones told deputies that the suspect was carrying a pistol...

Saxophobia" will be presented by the Mountain Home Arts Council Sept. 30, beginning at 7 p.m. at Grace Lutheran Church, 2422 American Legion Blvd. Tickets are $12 for adults, $10 for seniors and $5 for students. They are available at Moxie Java, the Senior Center, Phoenix Storybook Co., Curves and at the door...

The last two F-15C Eagles in Idaho belonging to the 390th Fighter Squadron will depart Mountain Home Air Force Base Thursday morning. The jets will become part of the Florida Air National Guard's 125th Fighter Wing, based in Jacksonville, Fla. On Sept. 11, 1992, Air Force re-designated the 390th Electronic Combat Squadron, which flew EF-111A Ravens, as the 390th Fighter Squadron, and the unit began flying the F-15C Eagle...

Dear editor: I have known and worked with Connie Cruser for several years as a member of the E-911 Board for the county. Connie attends almost every meeting of the board to observe for the commission. Her input has always been unbiased and based on a solid foundation of knowledge about the issues surrounding emergency communications issues...

The only thing that could stop the Mountain Home Tigers football team last Friday night at Tiger Field was a power outage that darkened the stadium at halftime. The game was continued at 1 p.m. on Saturday, with Mountain Home leading Kuna 28-0. The Tigers came away with a 42-7 win over the Kavemen during the two-day contest...