Powers honored for sports work

Alvin Lee Powers was awarded a Distinguished Service Award from the 3rd District Coaches Association at the Idaho State Coaches Association annual luncheon held in Caldwell in July.

The award is given to individuals who have contributed to high school sports over a period of time.

Powers did his first broadcast in 1973. He has covered Mountain Home, Glenns Ferry and Rimrock high school sports. Powers works for KMHI radio and the Mountain Home News, providing coverage of high school sporting events.