Stories from Thursday, February 16, 2012

The American Legion Auxiliary hosts its annual Americanism essay contest for those in grades 3 to 12. Essays must focus on the theme, "How can I show my patriotism in my community?" The length of each essay varies by age group. The word length is 150 to 250 words for those in grades 3 and 4, 250 to 300 words for fifth and sixth graders, 350 to 400 words for students in seventh and eighth grade, 450 to 500 words for high school freshmen and sophomores and 450 to 500 words for upper classmen...

Two weeks after he propelled his way to the top of the regional finals, a Mountain Home basketball sharpshooter went on to become the state's best during the Idaho Elks hoop shoot tournament. Marcus Egusquiza sank 24 of his 25 free throw attempts to win top honors in his division during the event, held Saturday in Rupert...

Looking to improve the quality of life in their rural community, the Bruneau Boosters will host their annual community auction Feb. 25 at the Bruneau American Legion building. The auction begins with a free dinner at 5:30 p.m. with the auction following at 7 p.m...

The Mountain Home Tigers hoped to gain some momentum for the district tournament by picking at least one win in their final two regular season contests. Instead, the Tigers, who struggled most of the season, suffered two losses. Middleton 54, Mountain Home 44...

The Mountain Home Lady Tigers kept their season alive with a win over Nampa. However, they couldn't get many of their shots to drop against Bishop Kelly as they ended their season with a loss to the Lady Knights. Mountain Home 53, Nampa 42 Facing Nampa in a loser-out game Feb. 7, the Lady Tigers did something they hadn't done all season as they beat the Lady Bulldogs...

The Mountain Home Tigers wrestling squad closed out their dual match season last Thursday with a 39-26 loss to Emmett during Senior Night in Lloyd Schiller Gymnasium. The Tigers picked up five wins on the night, including Jaime Ibarra, who won by a pin in the 113-pound weight class along with Austin Clark in the 160...

James R. "Jim" Swearingen, 62, of Mountain Home, passed away on Wednesday, February 15, 2012, at a Boise hospital. Funeral services will be held at 1:30PM, on Monday, February 20, 2012, at Rost Funeral Home, McMurtrey Chapel with burial at Mountain View Cemetery in Mtn Home...