By Shannon Lukens.

 

All Medicine Bow-Routt National Forests and Thunder Basin National Grassland are in Stage 1 Fire Restrictions, as of today. This includes National Forest System lands in Routt, Moffat, Rio Blanco, Jackson, Grand, and Garfield counties.

Campfires are only allowed in USDA Forest Service approved and installed fire pits/grates, or gas-fueled devices with an on/off switch.

The following prohibitions are in effect until further notice:

• Igniting, building, maintaining, attending, or using a fire (including fires fueled by charcoal or briquettes) except if it is in:
  • A permanent metal or concrete fire pit or grate that the U.S. Forest Service has installed and maintained at its developed recreation sites (campgrounds and picnic areas);
  • A device solely fueled by liquid or gas that can be turned on and off used in an area barren or cleared of all flammable materials within three feet of the device; or
  • A fully enclosed metal stove with a chimney at least five feet in length and a mesh screen spark arrestor with a screen opening of a ¼ inch or less used in an area that is barren or cleared of all flammable materials within 10 feet of the device.
• Smoking is prohibited, except in an enclosed vehicle or building, a developed recreation site, or while stopped in an area at least three feet in diameter that is barren or cleared of all flammable materials.
• Operating or using any internal or external combustion engine without a spark arresting device properly installed, maintained and in effective working order meeting either U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service Standard 5100-1a; or appropriate Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) recommended practice J335(b) and J350(a). For chainsaw use, a chemical pressurized fire extinguisher (with a minimum 8 oz. capacity and rating of 2A) must be kept with the operator, and a round point shovel with an overall length of at least 35 inches readily available for use.
• Blasting, welding, or operating acetylene or other torch with open flame, except if in a cleared area of at least 10 feet in diameter and a chemical pressurized fire extinguisher (with a minimum 8 oz. capacity and rating of Class 2A) is kept with the operator.
• Using an explosive. This includes but is not limited to fuses, blasting caps, fireworks, rockets, exploding targets, tracers, and incendiary ammunition.

 

 

Kites were flown at Whistler Park Monday morning, to remember the victims who died one year ago on Oct. 7 in Israel. Kites for Peace was organized by Har Mishpacha, the Jewish Congregation of Steamboat Springs. Here is Rabbi Kolby Morris-Dahary.

“Looking around, this is a very hard day for many in our community. Looking around at the people who up for us, it’s really remarkable.”

Kites for Peace was also hosted by STAND, which is Steamboat Team to Disrupt Antisemitism and Discrimination, Steamboat Springs Police, and other local religious leaders were there.

 

Steamboat Springs City Council meets tonight at 5 p.m. The City Attorney will have an Ethics Code Update.

 

Craig City Council meets tonight. A police report is scheduled. The meeting starts at 6:30 p.m. in council chambers.

 

 

Fifth graders at Ridgeview Elementary in Craig learned about the flag from local veterans Monday. Tara Garber is the Senior Vice Commander and Adjutant at the Craig VFW Post 4265.

“We came today to help guide the 5^th grade students in the proper technique in lowering and raising the flag and how to fold it and giving them some education on proper flag etiquette, because they’re our future. And if don’t learn it and don’t learn it correctly, then our future generations are not going to know how to do it.”

Ray Beck showed the 5^th graders his father’s flag, who served in WWII in the Army.

“This is all about teaching the kids the significance of the American flag and what it means to us as citizens and to the United States of America.”

The kids all received little flags, which were donated from Murdock’s in Craig. Video of the kids waving their flags

More on the Story – Local Veterans Teach Ridgeview 5th graders about the U.S. Flag

• Why Is The American Flag Folded In A Triangle?
• Betsy Ross Flag in 1777
• American Flags through the Years
• The Teenager Who Designed the Modern American Flag
• Six Flags on the Moon: What is Their Current Condition?
• Flying the American Flag at Half Staff

 

Voting has started for the board of Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club. Only eligible voters involved with the club can vote. One position is open and four people are running. They are Larry Byvik, Brian Harvey, Rob Prodan, and Willis Wodnik. Voting closes at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 16.

More information

Who is eligible to vote in the Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club Board of Directors Election?

• 2024-2025 SSWSC Athlete Families: Up to two parents or guardians are allowed to vote in this election.
• 2024-2025 SSWSC Athletes: Over the age of 18 (turn 18 on or before October 7, 2024).

All eligible voters will receive a link to the ballot along with Voter ID information via email.

 

Registration is open if you want to decorate a tree for the Festival of Trees in Craig. This year’s theme is Christmas Movies. Email Info@CraigChamber.com for more information on participating. Or call 970-824-5689.

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Check out what’s happening in the Yampa Valley on the Community Calendar on our website.

 

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