Stories from Wednesday, June 29, 2011

Some called it a labor of love. Others consider it a chance to rekindle childhood memories. A few more simply enjoyed the challenge of taking soil and various plants and creating their own vision of paradise. They all agree their respective creations are works in progress. Each year gives them time to add something new or change what they have to continue their quest for perfection...

The third free magazine produced by the Mountain Home News is available free to the public beginning today. The magazine, "America: The Early Years," features a theme tied to the area's Fourth of July activities. It takes a look at the history of the nine cities that have served as capitals of the United States, a history of the U.S. ...

The public can celebrate the Fourth of July during a day-long series of events scheduled in Carl Miller Park on Monday. Sponsored by the El-Whyee Business Association, the event kicks off at 10 a.m. with opening ceremonies. Throughout the day, the park will be filled with a Wash and Shine Car Show, an "Art in the Park" exhibition, food and drink, vendors, games and dunk tanks...

Top-ranked cowboys and cowgirls from across the western United States earned more than $26,000 in cash prizes during the 6th Annual Daniel Dopps Memorial Rodeo. Held at Optimist Park on the city's west side, the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association event drew competitors from as far as Texas and Kansas, according to event spokesman John Bideganeta...

Following five months of debate that involved the testimony of dozens of people, it took less than 10 minutes to wrap up the final votes. In the end, the Elmore County Board of Commissioners approved a plan that could ultimately reshape the county's future...

A wedding reception for Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Collette will be held on July 9 at 4 p.m. at the Grand View Legion Hall in Grand View. Brandy Smith, of Glenns Ferry and Collett, of Grand View, were united in marriage at A Special Memory Wedding Chapel in Las Vegas, Nev., on Dec. 26, 2010...

Robert and Leanna Jewell of Mountain Home have announced the engagement of their daughter, Jennifer Ann Jewell, to Anthony Michael Velie, son of Mark and Toni Velie of Parma. Jewell is a 2009 graduate of Mountain Home High School. She currently is attending Boise State University...

June 22 • 05:13 Collision Personal Injury, I-84 WB MM77.5• 05:47 Collision Property Damage, Hwy 30• 07:17 Fraud, Desert Duck• 08:29 Extra, Canyon Crk Rd• 09:10 Vehicle Stop, Hwy 30• 10:22 Lost Property, Elmore County• 11:22 Traffic, Airbase Rd• 12:16 Traffic, I-84 EB MM78• 12:26 Vessel Inspection, Curlew Boat Ramp• 12:36 Attempt to Locate, CJ Strike• 12:42 Hazard, MH• 13:24 Vehicle Stop, CJ Strike• 13:36 Civil• 14:22 Animal, Featherville• 15:13 Bridge Jumper, Loveridge• 16:50 Motorist Assist, I-84 WB MM79• 17:17 Extra, Warm Crk Dr• 17:54 Collision Personal Injury, I-84 EB MM118• 18:09 Welfare, I-84 EB MM99• 18:15 Vehicle Stop, I-84 EB MM117• 18:41 Hazard, MM114.5• 23:19 Suspicious, Old Daniel Rd. ...

Chelsea McMillen and Timothy Standish II have announced the birth of a son, Timothy Mark Standish III, at the Mountain Home Air Force Base Hospital on June 13, 2011. Timothy weighed 9 pounds, 2.7 ounces and was 21.5 inches long at birth. Maternal grandparents are Pete and Michelle McMillen, of Cypress, Texas, and Tina McMillen of Helendale, Calif...