This mornin we held a little flag ceremony, with Grover as our impetus and our veteran flag bearer. The few of us got together to share the solemn moment with the smoke and flames of the Bear Fire (North Complex wildfires) on the mountain in the far distance to the south. The crews will guard us all through the day, and we also have a night crew. We honor them and their admirable efforts to keep us and our little village safe, so this was our salute to the Responders! Photos mostly taken by Jeffery, some by me.
Grover, Dick and Jeffery ride down to the highway.
Indian Valley Fire Dept. - thanks neighbors!
The fire and smoke are on the mountain behind the trucks
Jeffery and Grover prepare the flag for its hoisting, surrounded by the fire hoses that protect us.
Dorothy and Grover, ready to go.
The Indian Valley crew
The flag raising begins.
The wind obliges by flying the flag stiffly.
Grover receives honor from the firefighters.
Idaho Dept. of Lands truck
Thunderbolt Fire Service from John Day, Oregon.
The long view looking northwards.
The photos below were taken by Grover.
It's a sign of things to come, apparently.
The Buck's Creek Powerhouse and Penstock, with a crew clearing away the fire ignition fuels.
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