Stories from Wednesday, August 6, 2003

"In a truly remarkable District Tournament at Centenniel and Eagle the Royals, 11 magnificent young men, two coaches and some great parents and fans brought the championship back to Mountain Home," said Soapy Walborn, the Royals coach. After losing the second game to a powerful, deep, superbly coached Treasure Valley "Stars" team, the never say die Royals won five in a row while playing three back to back double headers; beating the undefeated Bishop Kelly Barons twice on championship day. ...

Jeff Holmes and Kristy Batchelor, of Boise, together with their families, announce their engagement. Kristy is the daughter of Bill and Pam Batchelor of Mountain Home. Jeff is the son of the late Charlotte Holmes of Boise. The couple has planned a Sept. 6 wedding in Meridian. They will continue to reside in Boise...

O.J. McGrath, 80, of Mountain Home, died Wednesday, July 30, 2003, at a Boise hospital. Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 7, at the Elks Lodge B.P.O.E. #2276 in Mountain Home. Cremation is under the direction of Summers Funeral Homes, McMurtrey Chapel in Mountain Home...

Mohlea Janae Borsil, newborn daughter of Kris and Von Borsil, died Sunday, Aug. 3, 2003, at Mountain Home Air Force Base Hospital. Arrangements are under the direction of Summers Funeral Home McMurtry Chapel, Mountain Home.

Quinn and Pepper Prouty announce the birth of a daughter. Danielle Christine Prouty was born Aug. 2, 2003, at St. Luke's Hospital in Boise. She joins an older brother, Quinn. Paternal grandparents are Gin Prouty and Fred and Vicky Prouty of Mountain Home. Maternal grandparents are Cathy Garcia and Larry and Shirley Garcia of Boise...