Stories from Wednesday, August 27, 2003

Mark Russell, a 25 year resident of Mountain Home, has announced his intention to seek reelection to the Mountain Home City Council. He was elected to his first term in November 1999. He currently is the council liaison to the Golf Board, Enhanced 911 Board, Community Action Coalition, Military Affairs Committee, and Planning and Zoning Commission...

Councilman Tom Rist has announced that he will seek re-election to a third term on the Mountain Home City Council this November. Rist, a 46-year resident of the city, said he is running because "I really enjoy serving the people and helping in anyway that I can to ensure Mountain Home continues to be a great place to live."...

Curbside recycling is about to begin in Mountain Home. The blue recycling bins are being delivered to city households over the coming week and the first curbside pick ups are scheduled to begin just after Labor Day. Each blue bin will include a decal explaining which materials can be recycled and how they should be sorted. Information for residents also will be included with this month's city water bills...

During a special city council meeting on Friday, the Mountain Home City Council began evaluating the use of Tax Increment Financing as a tool for local economic development. Tax increment financing was passed as part of the Economic Development Act of 1988 and requires the formation of an Urban Renewal District. ...

Mountain Home fans will get a sneak preview of the 2003 Mountain Home Tiger football team Saturday at Tiger Field, when the Tigers host a Youth Endowment for Activities Football Jamboree. Boise, Skyview and Mountain Home take turns going on offense and defense against each other...

Rebecca M. Carle, daughter of Donna F. Carle and the late Richard L. Carle, was united in marriage to Frederick L. Brooks, son of the late Connie M. Oliver and Frederick L. Hodel, on July 5, 2003, at Legacy Park in Mountain Home. Rebecca was given away by Chad E. Carle, brother of the bride, and Donna F. Carle, mother of the bride...

Mike Bass and Susan Hoskins were united in marriage Aug. 2, 2003, at Carmela Vineyards in Glenns Ferry. Mike is the son of Joseph and Betty Bass of Omaha, Neb. Susan is the daughter of Daryl and Elagrace Lyerla of Mountain Home. The ceremony was officiated by Susan's father, Daryl, and included vows by their children, Alesia, Jessica, Tyler and Michael, to accept their step-parents "in homework and chores."...

James Andersen and Christa Brooks were united in marriage on July 26, 2003, at the Christian and Baptist Church, with Pastor James Loewen presiding. James is the son of Larry and Pati Andersen and Jim and Debbie Jourdan of Mountain Home. Christa is the daughter of Bobby and Denise Brooks and Susan Brooks of Mountain Home...

Terry McNamar Terry Lee McNamar, 54, of Mountain Home, died Monday, Aug. 18, 2003, after collapsing at Elmore Medical Center Hospital of heart failure. Memorial services will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 22 at Summers Funeral Homes, McMurtrey Chapel in Mountain Home...

Bruce Clinton Malm, 44, of Mountain Home, died peacefully at home on Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2003, after a battle with cancer. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 27, at Summers Funeral Homes, McMurtrey Chapel in Mountain Home. Inurnment will follow at Mountain View Cemetery...

Joshua and Kimberly Bernier of Mountain Home have announced the birth of a son. Gunner Alec Bernier was born Aug. 9, 2003, at Elmore Medical Center Hospital. He weighed 8 lbs. 2 oz. and was 20 ¾ inches in length. Grandparents are John and Deb Neely and Steve Bushar and Terry Bushar, all of Mountain Home...