Stories from Wednesday, May 23, 2012

In a solemn ceremony, Scouts from Troops 57 and 98 inspect a flag under the watchful eyes of Troy Wilkins from American Legion Post 26 during a flag retirement ceremony Saturday afternoon. Representatives from the Legion post hosted the annual ceremony on Armed Forces Day to properly dispose of more than 700 worn and unserviceable flags at Carl Miller Park...

American Legion Post 26 will host Memorial Day services at Mountain View Cemetery in Mountain Home on Monday beginning at 11 a.m. State Senator Michelle Stennett from District 25 in Ketchum will be the featured speaker. For the full story, pick up a copy of the Mountain Home News or click on this link to subscribe to the newspaper's online edition...

Two long-time lawmakers that failed to earn a majority of votes in Elmore County went on to win their respective district races, according to final results from last week's primary election. Incumbent Republicans Bert Brackett and Pete Nielsen trailed in total votes when county officials released the results the evening of May 15...

Last week's primary election here seemed like a classic case of "Dewey defeats Truman." The famed photo showed a sense of bitter irony as a triumphant Harry Truman held up a copy of the Nov. 3, 1948, edition of the Chicago Tribune. The headline of the newspaper showed that New York Governor Thomas Dewey had won the presidential race against Truman -- while the votes were still being counted...

Dear editor, It's that time of year again; it's getting hot out. Already I have seen cars with animals in them. The usual excuse is, "He/She really enjoys a ride in the car/truck." Sadly, he/she shows that the ride in the car is not enjoyable when a destination is reached, and they sit waiting for someone to get out of the store or wherever they are, panting and crying...

Dear editor, I just wanted to take a moment to thank everyone who ran for office this past election. It takes a lot of courage to do so because things often get nasty. Congratulations to the winners! As my representatives, I would challenge you all to go spend time in educational institutions, like charter schools, public schools, community colleges and universities. ...

Some rejoiced while others came close to tears as a close-to-record number of students earned their diplomas during their graduation from Richard McKenna Charter High School on Saturday. The 18 seniors participating in this year's commencement ceremony showed true leadership and tackled very tough obstacles to reach this moment in their lives, said Larry Slade, director for the charter school...

Verlie A. Hughes, 80 years old, passed away on May 20, 2012, at her home in Mountain Home. A memorial service was held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, May 24, 2012, at the Bruneau American Legion. Cremation was under the direction of Rost Funeral Home, McMurtrey Chapel...

Fire crews from the King Hill and the Bureau of Land Management have contained a range fire southeast of Mountain Home. The fire started Wednesday morning near the interstate close to milepost 109 and headed southeast toward the Hammett exit at milepost 112.