The Courier
News Stewart Creek Fire
On August 20th, dry lightning started a fire 18 miles northwest of Fairfield. Currently, the fire is entirely on National Forest land about 3 miles southeast of the Iron Mountain Lookout on Stewart Creek (between the middle fork and the south fork of Lime Creek). As of Tuesday, September 4, the size of this fire was just over 2200 acres with 37% containment. Only two cabins are in any danger and no structures have been lost. Over the Labor Day weekend, the Chimney Creek road was closed for the safety of recreationists and hunters, and to keep the roadway safe for firefighting equipment. There is also a Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR), in effect for the fire area to protect the helicopters being used in this operation. This restriction includes the use of drones, something which has already occurred. Drones are extremely dangerous to helicopters. There are about 400 personnel assigned to this fire, but due to extremely steep terrain and hazardous standing dead trees, ground crews are mostly busy building firelines in accessible areas. The goal is to use backfire (when weather conditions are appropriate) to fully contain the fire. Backfires will from time to time send up large plumes of smoke. This fire may continue into October and there is no firm timeline for complete containment. Weather conditions are good right now, but things can change rapidly. Hunters and recreationists are asked to check with the Forest Service before traveling in this area, and to observe all road-closers signs.
News from the Heart of Idaho Camas • Lincoln • Gooding
September 5, 2018
Vol 42 ~ Num 36
More Grant Money For Schubert Theatre
Gooding Restoration for Entertainment, Arts and Theater has received a $25,000 grant from Glanbia to complete the final phase of the roof project for the Schubert Theatre which will begin the second week in September. This project, costing nearly $90,000 + has been funded by the generosity of the Idaho Community Foundation, Harv B. Bickett and Lucile Stevens Bickett fund, the BRM Fund and Kings within the Idaho Community Foundation; Idaho Heritage Trust, Laura Moore Cunningham Foundation, Union Pacific, Northwest Farm Credit, and the National Trust for Historic Preservation for architectural fees to the premier firm of Myers-Anderson, Pocatello. “We wish to thank all our volunteers and local supporters who have given generously of their time, energy and financial support of this restoration project – Ridleys, M&W, Pioneer Federal Credit, Edward Jones-Gooding, Wells Fargo, Sabala Farms, Apex Adventures, The Franklin Group (Franklin Building Supply), and many more,” said Charmy LeaVell. 2018 Board of Directors are: President Charmy LeaVell, Vice President Jeff Brekke, Secretary Shanna Koyle, Treasurer and CPA Gary Atkinson, Director Ruth Simerly, Director Julia Oxarango-Ingram, Director Mike Anderson, and we are happy to announce our new Directors, David Anderson with Glanbia and Sharlyn Jackson with the State School for the Deaf and Blind. Fundraising for the next phase to begin the restoration inside has begun and they will be holding a Halloween fundraiser in the theatre and Santa in the theatre again this year to kick it off. If you wish to become involved in planning their 2020 - 100 year celebration, contact Charmy at 539-0202. Legacy Donations and personal Donations are gratefully accepted and can be sent to GREAT, Inc. P.O. Box 433, Gooding, Idaho 83330.