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University of Idaho Elmore County Extension Office — Horse judging is a favorite pastime of many people across the country. A highly competitive and intense activity that can demand the absolute most out of individuals and teams alike. Focus, practice and a passion for excellence are all drivers for success when 4-H and FFA members walk in to the arena for a chance to win a contest. ...

El-Wyhee Business Association President Bill Bamber met with representatives from the Mountain Home Senior Center on July 13 to present a donation to the senior center. Bamber presented them with a check for $200 to be put towards the entertainment fund. The money the association collected from donations on the Fourth of July events at Carl Miller Park. For the full story, pick up a copy of the Mountain Home News or click on this link to subscribe to the newspaper's online edition...

ual Elmore's Got Talent on Saturday, July 14. The event featured several vocalists of all ages. The talent show was held as part of a kick off for the Elmore County Fair. Master of Ceremonies David Payne introduced performers throughout the show of a wide range of ages and backgrounds. ...

After a ride on a fire engine with lights and sirens blaring the members of the 12U All Stars were driven down third street which was lined with law enforcement vehicles and a crowd of supporters. After a check for $500 was presented to the team by the Mountain Home Fire Department two other fire engines turned on their hoses while the boys truck slowly drove them through the water, thoroughly cooling them off before their last practice in town before heading to Moscow...

The Annual Summer Concert Series, hosted by the Mountain Home Arts Council and Parks & Rec, will continue on Friday, July 20, at Carl Miller Park with Idaho’s old-time honky-grass Fall Creek String Band. Get those lawn chairs and blankets out once again and enjoy an evening of live music for all ages, art & vendor booths, and food & beverage booths. For the full story, pick up a copy of the Mountain Home News or click on this link to subscribe to the newspaper's online edition...

On July 12 officials from Mountain Home Air Force Base held an open house at the Mountain Home Public Library to meet with the public to address concerns of aircraft noise and discuss what they are doing to minimize safety concerns. The Air Installations Campatible Use Zones (AICUZ) is a program that conducts extensive analysis of the effects of aircraft noise, aircraft accident potential and land use development upon present and future neighbors of MHAFB. ...

Justin Abel cuts the ribbon in front of the Academy of Arts and Apprenticeship with the help of Adam Shane. In addition to art and tatoo classes the school will offer a wide variety of classes including certification in first aid and CPR, website design and business management...

The Western Elmore County Recreation District held a public hearing to discuss tentative offers and options for Railroad Park on July 11. Jim Carrie was the first to offer his opinion on the matter as well as make an offer at the meeting. Carrie is a Mountain Home local and a property developer. According to Carrie he was born and raised here. For the full story, pick up a copy of the Mountain Home News or click on this link to subscribe to the newspaper's online edition...

After seven years at the helm Mountain Home Police Chief Nick Schilz has decided to retire. With eleven grandchildren spread over four western states it is time for Chief Schilz and his wife to focus on being grandparents and do some traveling. When you work in law enforcement you do not get to spend a lot of time doing the family thing and with the grandchildren getting to the age where they have become very active and involved in sports and other extracurricular activities Chief Schilz was not able to watch or cheer them on as much as he would have liked to previously. ...

This mural on the side of Beall's was created by Cox Sign's and is literally made from the community. People were asked to submit photos for a special project and this mosaic made up of Mountain Home's smiling faces was the result.

The Annual Summer Concert Series, hosted by the Mountain Home Arts Council and Parks & Rec, will kick off on Friday, July 13, at Carl Miller Park with acoustic folk-rock duo Blaze & Kelly. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets and enjoy an evening of live music for all ages, art & vendor booths, and food & beverages. ...

East Elementary has not had its building painted in several years and the current paint was peeling and faded. The school decided to apply for the Lowe's Toolbox for Education Grant to seek help in funding the project. For the full story, pick up a copy of the Mountain Home News or click on this link to subscribe to the newspaper's online edition...

The City Council held a public hearing to offer the community the opportunity to provide input of the proposed changes to parking ordinances on July 9. The first to offer input was Mountain Home native Terry Black. Black stated that he grew up in Mountain Home and graduated here. He said that he was concerned with the possible changes to the ordinance. For the full story, pick up a copy of the Mountain Home News or click on this link to subscribe to the newspaper's online edition...

The community of Mountain Home celebrated Independence Day with a day of activities in Carl Miller Park including a car show, horse rides, food trucks and vendors, live music and a pageant for the local youth. This years festivities were a hit like always as people came out to celebrate our nation's Independence.For the full story, pick up a copy of the Mountain Home News or click on this link to subscribe to the newspaper's online edition...

The monthly WECRD meeting began by discussing treasury reports and possible changes to certain budget lines. The board discussed possibly paying for subscriptions to the Mountain Home Chamber of Commerce as well as Military Affairs for another source of marketing on top of using the Mountain Home News...

In 1941 the estimated cost for completion for the Anderson Ranch Dam was $13,100,000. This estimate included 12 million cubic yards of excavation, half million cubic yards of earth fill, 1.9 million yards of cobble and rock fill and the installation of 100 tons of steel tunnel supports and liner plates. ...

On June 27 Mountain Home City Council met to discuss the city's tentative budget for 2019 and where additional funds should be placed. Treasurer Paula Szafranski said this is the second year that everything has been funded. The council discussed funding for the city's civic groups which included $10,000 to the Mountain Home Senior Center, $5,000 for Elmore County Domestic Violence Council, $5,000 to the Mountain Home Arts Council, and $8,000 for the Mountain Home Museum and $20,000 for Treasure Valley Transit, which included a one-time request of an additional $10,000 towards the purchase of a new bus. ...

Sheriff Mike Hollinshead released a updated press release on 6/28/2018 stating Marisa Shannel Dempsey was found guilty of the following charges 8 felony charges of burglary, 5 counts of Grand-theft and 3 misdemeanor charges for Petty Theft by a jury of her peers. The sentencing hearing is scheduled for the early part of September 2018...

The Mountain Home City Council and Mayor Rich Sykes met on June 28 to go over expenses for the fiber optics project in Mountain Home. Fiber Optic Manager, Keith Forsyth, was in attendance to discuss the possible purchase of a Ford Transit Van to pull equipment and to hold a work bench for working with fiber. ...

During the last two June meetings of the Elmore County Commissioners a good portion of the time was spent discussing the upcoming fiscal year and the proposed budgets of the county departments as well as updates on different projects that are occurring around the county...

At a recent sit down at Mountain Home City Hall with Executive Director of Economic Development Courtney Lewis, Mayor Rich Sykes and Communications Director Mike Freeman issues pertaining to concerns surrounding the Downtown Master Plan were discussed...

Hacker Middle School hosted the 2nd annual Camp Invention during the week of June 25 to 29. The camp was open to incoming kindergarten students through sixth grade. Students began the camp by completing a quiz and matching their results with a real life inventor. The student will receive e-mails throughout the year from that inventor on what they are working on and have invented...

The Mountain Home School Board met on June 19 to discuss current projects and possible changes for the upcoming school year. The first item on the agenda for the open hearing was the increased price of meals throughout the district. After the board presented the changes and explained the reasons why there would be changes, they opened the floor to the public for comments and concerns...

"No kid sleeps on the floor in our town." In 2012 Luke Mickelson founded a non-profit organization to help bring a little more comfort to children. After he saw a problem others didn't see, he looked for a solution. Sleep in Heavenly Peace (SHP) is an organization that builds single beds as well as bunk beds for children that other wise would sleep on the floor, or a couch...

Laboratory tests indicate an Elmore County cat was infected with plague. The cat had recent contact with a rodent, which may have been a ground squirrel, or “whistle pig,” before becoming ill. The cat was treated promptly by a veterinarian and is recovering. No additional pets or people are ill. For the full story, pick up a copy of the Mountain Home News or click on this link to subscribe to the newspaper's online edition...

It is estimated one-third of all foods and beverages are delivered by pollinators. In the U.S., pollination produces nearly $20 billion worth of products annually. National Pollinator Week was designated June 18-24, 2018 by the Pollinator Partnership. It was created to celebrate pollinators and spread the word about what we can do to protect them. For the full story, pick up a copy of the Mountain Home News or click on this link to subscribe to the newspaper's online edition...

In the June 27 issue of the Mountain Home News the time of the 25th Army Band's performance was omitted. The concert will take place on July 3 at 6 p.m. in Carl Miller Park. Sorry for any confusion.

On June 22 and 23 Mountain Home hosted the PRCA 13th annual Daniel Dopps Memorial Rodeo. The rodeo was organized in the memory of Daniel Dopps, who was 19 when he passed away due to injuries sustained while bull riding on August 7, 2005. For the full story, pick up a copy of the Mountain Home News or click on this link to subscribe to the newspaper's online edition...

Senior Airman Carlos V. Johnson, Senior Airman Karlie Westall, Senior Airman Lawrence Manlapit. For the full story, pick up a copy of the Mountain Home News or click on this link to subscribe to the newspaper's online edition...