The Courier
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News from the Heart of Idaho Camas • Lincoln • Gooding
September 14, 2022
Vol 46 Num 37
New Magistrate Judge in Lincoln County Area Fire Updates
"The greatest attribute of a judge, especially a magistrate judge, is compassion." Retired Magistrate Judge, Mark Ingram. On Friday, September 9th, judges from the Fifth Judicial District gather in the upstairs courtroom of the Lincoln County Courthouse to witness the swearing in of Brendan L. Ash as the county's new magistrate judge. Mr. Ash, 34, has been practicing law for just 8 years. After graduating from the University of Idaho with his Juris Doctorate in 2014, he started his own law practice in Gooding. A couple of years later he went to work for the Gooding County Prosecutor's Office, then moved on to be the Assistant Public Defender for Gooding County. During its interview process, the Fifth Judicial District Magistrates Commission noted Mr. Ash's dedication to serving with dignity, courage and integrity. At the Oath of Office Ceremony, retired Magistrate Judge Mark Ingram gave the young judge words of wisdom. "Being a judge is easier in many respects than being an attorney. You are not in an adversarial debate with other attorneys, and the phone is not glued to your ear. But, it can be heartbreaking. Have compassion on everyone who walks through those doors, and it will be the most rewarding thing you have ever done." The Magistrates Commission Chairman, Honorable Eric J. Wildman, administered the Oath of Office (above) and said Mr. Ash will be a great addition to Lincoln County and the entire Judiciary. Mr. Ash thanked the commission for the appointment and gave a special thank you to his wife, Brandi, for supporting him through law school. He also thanked attorneys Craig Hobdey and Joseph James for giving him the opportunity to learn and grow as a lawyer and a friend.
Lost N Lava Cowboy Gathering September 16 & 17
Lost N Lava shows begin at noon each day with free performances until 5:00 p.m. Don't forget the Saturday Morning community breakfast at 9:30 a.m. and Cowboy Church with Poppa Mac at 10:30 a.m. Tickets for the evening concerts are $20 or $35 for both (available at the door, online at lostnlavacowboypoetryinc.smashpass, or at 2nd Time Around Antique Mall in Shoshone, Idaho). Evening concerts begin at 7:00 p.m. with a pre-show at 6:15 p.m.
Ross Fork Fire: 37,612 Acres - 13% contained Cause: Lightning A community meeting will be held in Fairfield on Wednesday, September 14th, at 6 p.m., at the Camas County Senior Center, 129 Willow Ave. West. Fire personnel will give an update on fire activity and answer questions. The event will be recorded and shared on the fire’s YouTube channel and the Sawtooth NF Facebook page. The USDA Forest Service and Idaho Department of Lands initiated Stage 1 fire restrictions on the Sawtooth North Zone. The order encompasses lands north of Highway 20 to the northern most Sawtooth National Forest boundary situated in Blaine, Camas, and portions of Custer, Elmore, and Boise counties.
Sheep Fire: More than 10,000 acres Cause: Human The Sheep fire was reported Sept. 8, at 2:06 p.m., approximately 3 miles north of Wendell. Under the same conditions, Sheep grew quickly, pushing east towards Highway 93. Firefighters used two-track roads and the canal to help combat the blaze. Eden 2 Fire: More than 20,000 acres Cause: Human Eden 2 fire was reported Sept. 8, at 3:36 p.m., 3 miles north of Eden. The blaze grew quickly, pushed by 30-40 mph winds and dry conditions, creating difficult conditions for firefighters. Both the Sheep and Eden 2 fires were determined to be human caused. The BLM is asking the public to report any information they might have regarding the cause of these fires. Please contact Ryan Berlin, 208-312-1697. For More Information, contact Kelsey Brizendine, Fire Information and Prevention Officer: kbrizendine@ blm.gov or visit Idaho Wildfires www.IdahoFireInfo.com