Stories from Wednesday, June 22, 2016

One of southern Idaho's largest fireworks shows will highlight Mountain Home's Independence Day celebration July 4. Hosted annually by the El-Whyee Business Association, the Fourth of July Festival in the Park begins as members from the Mountain Home Fire Department raise the flag above Carl Miller Park at 10 a.m...

The Western Elmore County Recreation District board appointed a new director as discussion continued last week regarding plans to build a skate park in Mountain Home. During a board meeting June 22, Connie Clark was sworn in to fill the District 3 seat that had remained vacant following the resignation of former board member Mollie Marsh in January...

Dear editor, The officers and members of American Legion Post 26 would like to thank all our community members and service organizations who helped us place flags on our fallen comrades' graves for our Memorial Day service at Mountain View Cemetery. We were elated to have so many volunteers, from the little children to the elderly, who came out to respect our fallen veterans who served their country...

Local veterans and others in the Mountain Home community paused to honor the Stars and Stripes as they celebrated Flag Day during a pair of observances June 14. A solemn ceremony at Carl Miller Park brought together representatives from American Legion Post 26 and Post 101 as they retired 60 worn and unserviceable American flags...

Dear editor, The Western Elmore County Recreation District (WECRD) was voted in by the tax payers residing in that geographic area (district) to build a recreational facility. The majority of these voters wanted a swimming pool that would provide for everyone (young and old) something all could use...

Dear editor, I wouldn't "shoot the messenger;" just the message. The recent editorial about Roger Brooks International (At least give 'em a chance before shooting messenger, May 8 Mountain Home News) is by no means the first time I've heard "Let's turn Mountain Home into another Meridian" over the past 30 years...

Dear editor, I agree with both letters in this week's paper (June 15 Mountain Home News), but I want to comment on Jim and Karen Bird's letter. I am in total agreement. Years ago, I was a volunteer for the WECRD. I personally canvassed my neighborhood and beyond to collect signatures to determine those in favor of building a rec center. It was not an easy task to do because I am handicapped (I had polio in 1952)...