Stories from Wednesday, April 10, 2002

Mary Egusquiza-Stanek has announced her candidacy for District 1 Elmore County Commissioner on the Democratic Party ticket. Craig McCurry, who is seeking election to the Idaho Legislature, is vacating the seat. Egusquiza-Stanek was born in Glenns Ferry in 1952 to Alipio and Violet Egusquiza. Alipio was an Engineer for the Union Pacific Railroad. She and her family later relocated and purchased the local Hammett General Store...

County government is at the heart of state government, Hank Redford said, and needs to be paid good attention. Longtime Elmore County resident, Redford has thrown his hat into the ring with an announcement of his candidacy for the Board of Elmore County Commissioners for District 1, the seat currently held by Craig McCurry...

There will be some significant races in the May 28 primary election, following the filing deadline last Friday. The GOP state senate race features two current legislators squaring off against each other, plus one Democrat waiting to challenge the winner this fall, and five individuals seeking the District 1 county commissioner's seat being vacated by Craig McCurry...

Excavating work on the Mountain Home Railroad Underpass is underway. The Idaho Transportation Department said crews have been busy shoring up the sides of the new underpass in preparation for the excavation. The excavation is expected to be complete in June and then construction on the bridge will begin...

Arlie Shaw has announced his candidacy for the District 1 Elmore County commissioner seat being vacated by Craig McCurry. "I've always been interested in politics," Shaw said, noting a strong desire for public service and the fact that now that he is retired "I've got the time to put into it."...

Pete Nielsen, a long-time GOP stalwart in Elmore County, is again seeking election to the legislature. Several years ago, he ran against Sen. Claire Wetherell. This time he is seeking the District 22 Seat B, and will face Tish O'Donnell-Bangeman in the May primary election...