Forced marital seperation
(02/02/12)
Anyone considering marriage to an illegal immigrate think twice....Getting legal residence is next to impossible. If you do marry don't try getting legal residence unless you're willing to move to your spouses country of orgin for at least 10 years. That is the option the US government gave me...
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Your Stories
Home town girl loses one eye,one leg,and has her face torn off and re-attached.
(01/20/12)
Rosalind has lived in Mt Home for the last 28 years. On August 20th 2011 she was in a motorcycle accident and lost her eye,leg and had her face displaced.She is now in a wheel-chair and has a prosthetic leg.When she comes home she will need room to move about.Her home is really small and not wheel-chair equipped. She lives on Medicaid and therefore does not have money to rebuild.I am hoping her friends will rally around and help her.Those programs on...
ON THE ROAD
(01/04/12)
We ended the year at the Winter Series Open rodeo, presented by the College of Southern Idaho rodeo team, coached by Cody DeMers. Although my partner and I didn't fare to well in the team roping, it was a well run, exciting rodeo to benefit the CSI rodeo team...
Memories of Childhood Christmas Programs
(12/28/11)
On Dec. 15th, 2011, North Elementary Fourth Grade class presented their musical program entitled "A New World Christmas." My husband and I attended to watch our sweet granddaughter and how the memories flooded back to me. For those of us who get teary-eyed and nostalgic, this was a trip down memory lane for me. ...
Menagerie of 4-H Projects
(12/15/11)
A new 4-H club has been formed in Elmore County. Its name is Mountain Home Menagerie because club members can work on many different kinds of 4-H projects except large animals according to Kathy Chick, club leader. We held our first meeting on October 29 of this year. ...
Giving Christmas
(12/12/11)
My wife and I are very grateful to Dave Malone (owner of Treasure Valley Steamer) and his family. We couldn't afford to get our 2 year old son anything for Christmas and toys for tots gave us the runaround, so I asked a few friends if they knew any way to get some presents. ... 
2011 Holiday Concert
(12/12/11)
Looking for some great family entertainment.... Bring your family to hear the Mountain Home High School Concert Band, Jazz Bands, and the Mountain Home Junior High School Band. The holiday concert is designed for families-great music, fascinating musical discoveries, and priceless memories... 
Dogs on Deployment - Helping Military Members and Their Pets
(12/10/11)
A dual-military husband and wife simultaneously received orders; the husband was to be stationed at San Diego, Calif. while the wife was to be stationed at Quantico, Va. Because of the sudden geographical separation, neither spouse was able to keep and care for their beloved dog. ... 
Local Firefighter breaks State Powerlifting records
(12/09/11)
At a USA Powerlifting meet held on December 3rd 2011, in Nampa Idaho, Wesley Beach set two state records on his way to winning the Idaho State Powerlifting Championships in the Masters Raw 242lb division. He beat the existing State deadlift record of 445lbs by pulling a 605lb deadlift. He also went on to break the existing total (all three lift weights combined) record of 1200lbs with a final total of 1405lbs...
On the road
(12/05/11)
Just returned from the Professional rodeo Cowboys Association annual Committee Convention held in conjuction with the Wrangler national finals Rodeo, Las Vegas, Nevada. Had the opportunity to meet with the cowboys and cowgirls from Idaho who made the finals. ... 
Family Game Night at West was a huge success!
(11/29/11)
West Elementary would like to thank all those who volunteered to help with the first annual "Family Game Night," which was held on November 15, 2011, in the West Elementary gymnasium. Volunteers included: Richard McKenna High School, Masterful Mutts 4H group, Boy Scouts, Venture Crew 57, Mountain Home High School Band, Mountain Home AFB Airman, Idaho Commission for Libraries ILC, McDonald's on Airbase Road, United Dairymen of Idaho, as well as staff and parents from West Elementary School... 
Christmas Lights help "Toys for Tots"
(11/29/11)
Mr. and Mrs. Shawn and Linda Roddin, 1265 Chukar Circle, are known for the holiday lights they display every year. Going to see the lights at the Roddin's house has become a tradition for many people in the area. Each year the display seems to get bigger and this year is no different. ...
DUI EXPERIENCE
(11/15/11)
I want to share my DUI experience, hoping that my words are heard and retained. A couple of months ago we had a Wingman day briefing about DUIs; and a few days after that, the base experienced a DUI....mine. On September 29th I went out to a bar in Boise and drank; more than I was expecting to drink. ...
Memorial to Prarie Dance Band - Early 60s
(11/06/11)
Four of them were all CHAMPION IDAHO MUSICIANS 'founding fathers' of the Idaho Oldtime Fiddlers Organization and 'fixtures' at the Weiser Fiddle contest Dad was the postmaster at MHAFB until he'd passed in 1965 He won the only Invitational Banjo contest ever held at SunValley in 1964...
Girl Scouts Seek Donations for Food Drive
(11/01/11)
The Girl Scouts of Mountain Home will be conducting a food drive through the months of October and November. Girls will be collecting donations in front of local grocery stores as well as going door to door. Please support the girls as they work to collect food for our community! All items donated will benefit the Mountain Home Idaho Food Bank and El-Ada...
Chili Supper and Gospel Singing
(11/01/11)
Amazing Grace Church, 2235 W. 6th South, Airbase Road, Mountain Home will be hosting a chili supper and gospel singing on Saturday, October 29. The event is open to the public and anyone that sings, plays an instrument and/or just enjoys good fellowship, food and gospel music is invited to attend...
Local Civil Air Patrol unit seeks sponsors for wreath-laying salute to veterans
(11/01/11)
MOUNTAIN HOME, Idaho--Members of The Mountain Home Civil Air Patrol Squadron invite the public to sponsor remembrance wreaths for placement on the graves of veterans on Dec. 11 to honor those who served our country as well as current military members. Sponsors can even designate where the wreaths will be laid in the local community. The squadron's efforts coincide with tributes occurring simultaneously across the nation during Wreaths Across America observances...
Local Civil Air Patrol unit seeks sponsors for wreath-laying salute to veterans
(10/24/11)
MOUNTAIN HOME, Idaho--Members of The Mountain Home Civil Air Patrol Squadron invite the public to sponsor remembrance wreaths for placement on the graves of veterans on Dec. 11 to honor those who served our country as well as current military members. Sponsors can even designate where the wreaths will be laid in the local community. The squadron's efforts coincide with tributes occurring simultaneously across the nation during Wreaths Across America observances...
Girl Scouts Seek Donations for Food Drive
(10/18/11)
The Girl Scouts of Mountain Home will be conducting a food drive through the months of October and November. Girls will be collecting donations in front of local grocery stores as well as going door to door. Please support the girls as they work to collect food for our community! All items donated will benefit the Mountain Home Idaho Food Bank and El-Ada...
Pastor
(10/18/11)
Amazing Grace Church, 2235 W. 6th South, Airbase Road, Mountain Home will be hosting a chili supper and gospel singing on Saturday, October 29. The event is open to the public and anyone that sings, plays an instrument and/or just enjoys good fellowship, food and gospel music is invited to attend... 
Idaho Tuff Truck Challenge 2011
(09/08/11)
Every year the local off-roading club, Wild West Off-Roaders, puts together the Mountain Home Mud Races. At the end of the mud racing season they have one last event called the Idaho Tuff Truck Challenge. This competition is open to 40 competitors only, the top 20 from the previous year and 20 other individuals. ... 
Jet boating on Airbase Road?
(09/06/11)
I was traveling on Airbase Rd Saturday Morning, When I saw A jet boat traveling on the right lane with no water.
Idaho Health Organizations to Hold Conference on Healthcare Reform
(09/01/11)
Healthcare reform legislation and what it means to healthcare workers in Idaho is the topic of the Promoting a Healthy Idaho conference to be held in Boise September 30 at Boise State University. ...
Donation Car Wash being held 30 July and 13 August for Marching Tigers
(07/28/11)
The Mountain Home High School Band Boosters and members of the Marching Tigers are trying to raise funds to help with replacement costs for new color guard flags and drum heads for the drum line. "Band equipment isn't cheap and we will need to raise about $1000 for these two items", said Walt Rueger the band booster's director of fundraising. The car washes will be held 30 July and 13 August at the Pizza Hut on Air Base Road from 11 am to 3 pm...
School Choice, Educational Freedom To Be Celebrated Friday In Twin Falls Free Ice Cream Social, Harmon Park, 4-8 pm
(07/26/11)
On what would have been free market economist Milton Friedman's 99th birthday, the Idaho Freedom Foundation in conjunction with the Friedman Foundation for Educational Choice and the Coalition of Idaho Charter School Families will hold a free Ice Cream Social for School Choice on Friday, July 29 from 4-8 pm at Harmon Park in Twin Falls. All are welcome... |