Stories from Wednesday, December 19, 2018

On Dec. 17, 2018 Abner Montepeque was arraigned for two cases. Montepeque pled not guilty on three counts of rape of a child under 16 by force in the first case. He also pled not guilty on five counts of sexually exploitative material of a child. The state motioned for the two cases to be combined for trial to which the defense agreed. The trial is expected to last for three days and is scheduled for May 7,9, and 10, 2019...

Dear Editor, I have a request for all drivers of Mountain Home: Please slow down Monday - Friday at the intersection of American Legion and 10th (Maverick corner). This morning at 7:30 a.m., I was walking with a student who was going to East Elementary, and he was telling me about how much he likes his new music teacher. ...

Dear Editor, Welcome, Chief of Police, Scott Conner. Our wonderful community has taken a verbal vote and we are so pleased you and your family are on board. "You'll like us!" And thanks to the City Council and Mayor Rich for making a very wise decision...

Dear Editor, To Corporal Elom and Deputy Harvey, Elmore County Sheriff's Office. First, "Welcome on board" Deputy Harvey. And, Corporal Elom, thank you from the bottom of my Texan Irish Heart! God Bless You Both, Ms. Rhonda Lynne O'Hanley

A public hearing was held in the commissioners room at the courthouse on Dec 14, for a consideration of the first amendment to the Development Agreement relative to Cat Creek Energy, LLC's conditional use permits. The negotiations between the county and Cat Creek Energy have been ongoing throughout the year. The developers are asking for a six month extension in connection with diversion and delivery of water to Elmore County...

Ken and Arlene Everett began their life together in Spearfish, SD, on Dec. 27, 1968. A special friend of both, Lyle Wells, introduced Ken and Arlene while attending Black Hills State University. Both taught in Spearfish before moving to Mountain Home, ID, in the fall of 1969. Ken coached basketball, football and baseball at the high school before becoming an administrator at the Jr. High and then the high school. He completed his educational career as an elementary principal at West Elementary...