Stories from Wednesday, June 8, 2016

Mountain Home Air Force Base will play host to some of the U.S. military's most elite forces this month as they conduct combat-related training exercises across southern Idaho. Members of the U.S. Special Forces arrive here starting next week to begin a series of training exercises near C.J. Strike Dam just days after eight of the Air Force's F-35 Joint Strike Fighters and 160 support airmen deployed to the base to begin a simulated combat deployment...

Dear editor, I completely agree with last week's editorial (One memorable moment ruined by a senseless act, June 1 Mountain Home News) regarding the mindless vandalism at two of our local elementary schools. This crime both shocked and saddened our community. This violent act disrespected every taxpayer and citizen in Mountain Home...

Dear editor, I have been a tax paying, home-owning member of this community since my first military assignment here in 1990. My family chose to retire in Mountain Home because we enjoy what the area has to offer. However, the city has been discussing, planning and negotiating since 1990, and we are no closer to enjoying a Community Recreation Center. ...

They were still a few minutes away, but the rumbling sound was easily heard by people lining the sidewalks along East 8th North Street. "Uh oh. They're coming," a youngster remarked as he looked down the street and saw lights flashing. Daycen Rogers knew what that meant...

Poppy Day thank you I would like to extend my sincere appreciation to those American Legion Auxiliary Unit 26 ladies for going out on Poppy Day to our businesses and other places on May 21 asking for donations toward our veterans. Thanks also to the ladies who supported our effort on Memorial Day. Without you, this day wouldn't have been a great success...

Danielle Keller of Minot, N.D., announced her engagement to James Morrison, formerly of Glenns Ferry who now lives in Minot. The bride-to-be attended Minot Public Schools and graduated from Minot State University in 2015 with a degree in addiction counseling. Her parents are Dale and Peggy Keller of Minot...

Crews from the Bureau of Land Management and Oasis rural fire protection agency responded to a fire near Tipanuk eight miles west of Mountain Home on Tuesday evening. Fire fighters acted quickly, keeping the fire limited to an estimated 40 acres. Resources on scene include five engines, one dozer and one water tender along with two water tenders from the Orchard Training Range. The fire was contained at noon Wednesday and was expected to be controlled at 8 p.m. that evening...

Cheryl Fay Stevens, age 65 of Mountain Home, passed away on Monday, June 6, 2016, at St. Luke's Hospital in Boise. She was surrounded by friends and family at the time of her passing. On Saturday, June 11, 2016, a Graveside Service was held at 10 a.m. at Mountain View Cemetery in Mountain Home. Arrangements are under the direction of Rost Funeral Home, McMurtrey Chapel.