Optimist Meeting Feb 25

Hello Friends and Optimist,

Have you every wonder how Smoky knows where to point to the fire danger on the Forest? There is actually quite a bit of science that goes into it. Tomorrow morning at the Alpine Pantry, Francis Russo will speak about the science of determining wildfire danger and will give us a current synopsis on the seasonal outlook. Francis is the Fire Intel Coordinator at the Payette Forest Dispatch office. His perspective on the Forest's wildfire trends has developed for the past 29 years working for the Payette National Forest with 14 years as a Smokejumper. He has discovered some interesting connections between the weather and the snow packwhich he will share with us. Come check out this very informative slide show presentation, tomorrow morning, 7am. Alpine Pantry.

Tom Crawford, secretary
Promise Yourself....... To be too large for worry, too noble for anger, too strong for fear, and too happy to permit the presence of trouble