Stories from Friday, June 27, 2014

Elaina Gooding and Jacelyn Suprise sample the gooey texture of raw dough as they learned how to make fresh bread during a demonstration at the Mountain Home Historical Museum on June 18. The youngsters were among the nearly 40 children participating in this year's adventure camp program. Hosted by the city's parks and recreation department, the summertime program features various activities through Aug. 8 with a central theme geared each week...

Young horsewomen from throughout the area are being invited to participate in the Elmore County Rodeo Queen Contest on July 5. The deadline to apply is July 1. Contact queen coordinator Heather Hardman at 559-4695 or by e-mail at heatheralene@yahoo.com for more information or an application...

MERIDIAN - The summer days between Memorial Day and Labor Day are known as the 100 deadliest days of the year on our state's highways. The Idaho State Police want to change this sad statistic and make Idaho's roads as safe as possible. Public awareness and enhanced patrols have been found to be an effective tool in improving driving safety and reducing crashes...

Vernon L. Gillespie, 91, of Mountain Home, passed away at his home on Thursday, June 26, 2014. Arrangements are under the care of Rost Funeral Home, McMurtrey Chapel, located at 500 No. 18th East in Mountain Home.

George Ephraim Hipwell, 92, of Grand View, left this earthly existence Tuesday, June 24, 2014. George passed away at his home surrounded by his family that he loved so much. He will be greatly missed by those who knew and loved him. Services will be held in Grand View at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Monday, June 30, with a viewing from 10-10:45 a.m. ...

BOISE -- The planned increase in interstate speed limits on rural sections of I-84, I-86 and I-15 will be delayed as the Idaho Transportation Department reviews input expressed since the announcement early this week of a change to 80 mph. The department has completed the review of speed studies, crash analysis and engineering review, and will present this to the Idaho Transportation Board in Coeur d'Alene July 11...

Vernon L. Gillespie, 91, of Mountain Home, passed away at his home on Thursday, June 26, 2014. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, July 2, at Rost Funeral Home, McMurtrey Chapel, located at 500 N. 18th East St., in Mountain Home...