Stories from Monday, December 21, 2015

The Grinch, portrayed by Liam Mulligan from Mountain Home High School's Encore Company, receives a hug from Cindy Lou Who, played by Makenna Kramer, during the theater group's performance last week. The high school group brought the classic Christmas story to life during their second show of the season...

Nicole Bolthouse is joined by her children as she receives a gift certificate from Courtney Lewis with the city's economic development office Nov. 28 after she won a shop local contest hosted by the city department. Participants in the recent "Think Mountain Home First, Shop Local" promotion searched local businesses looking for the city's Local Joe character specifically dressed up in a Santa suit. ...

Michael Keith Johnston, age 55 of Mountain Home, passed away on Dec. 21, 2015, at a family home in Kuna following an illness. Arrangements are under the direction of Rost Funeral Home, McMurtrey Chapel, in Mountain Home.

Alfred Joseph "Joe" Lavender, age 53 and formerly of Mountain Home, passed away in Phoenix, Ariz., on Dec. 15, 2015. Arrangements are under the direction of Rost Funeral Home, McMurtrey Chapel, in Mountain Home.

Margaret E. "Meg" Boehler, born Margaret Haymen on Dec. 20, 1941, has continued on her journey. At 10:30 p.m. on the 19th of December, 2015, she drew her last breath at her own home with her family and friends. Cremation was under the direction of Rost Funeral Home, McMurtrey Chapel...