Stories from Wednesday, September 10, 2014

A pair of A-10 Thunderbolts from the Idaho Air National Guard made their presence known as they roared over Mountain Home early Saturday as the community began a yearly tradition that paid tribute to the nation's military. Cooler morning temperatures and sunny skies drew larger crowds during the 54th Annual Air Force Appreciation Day celebration...

Dear editor: This is to the person(s) responsible for removing ALL of the plums from my plum trees. First: I don't mind someone helping themselves to some plums as I did have quite a bit on the two trees (but ALL of them?) Second: If you were/are someone who knows me, I would have expected a note or a phone call telling me that you had stopped by and helped yourself to some plums.... and if you are someone who does not know me, just a note would have been polite...

Dear editor: I said my next letter would be positive, and it was, but got turned into a paid political ad, which is fine. The MAIN thing is that it got printed. Today I want to talk about the "word of the day," which happens to be "disenfranchisement." Yesterday it was "awesome," remember when EVERYTHING was "awesome?" I don't care what it was, it was "AWESOME."...

John Odenwalt of Mountain Home, was sentenced Monday to five years in prison for conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine, U.S. Attorney Wendy J. Olson announced. United States District Judge Edward J. Lodge also ordered Odenwalt, 34, to serve five years of supervised release following his release from prison...

Final plans are coming together for the Gunfighter Skies airshow next weekend, Sept. 20-21, featuring the Air Force's premier precision flying team. The Thunderbirds will perform both days. Gates open at 9 a.m. each day with the various air shows beginning at 10 a.m. The Thunderbirds normally perform as the last airshow of the day, some time around 3 p.m. Each day's events conclude at 4 p.m. and the gates close at 5 p.m...

Susan Ashford, 62, of Mountain Home, passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2014, at a local hospital. Arrangements are under the direction of Rost Funeral Home, McMurtrey Chapel, in Mountain Home.