Rookie120 0 #1 June 22, 2006 The Steamboat Pilot Tensions run high in forest Forest Service abandons checkpoint after incident with Rainbow group By Matt Stensland Wednesday, June 21, 2006 CLARK — The Rainbow Family peace gathering turned hostile Tuesday when a group of attendees began hurling rocks and sticks at law enforcement officers, U.S. Forest Service officials said. The incident forced the officers to abandon a checkpoint they had established near the entrance to the Rainbow gathering campsite in North Routt County, Forest Service spokeswoman Diann Ritschard said. Officers had not returned to the checkpoint as of Tuesday afternoon. The incident happened at about 11 a.m. and involved Forest Service officers who were manning the checkpoint set up to issue citations to anyone attempting to enter the gathering. Citations were being issued because Rainbow Family members had not signed a free Forest Service special-use permit, which is required for gatherings of 75 or more people. Before the Tuesday morning incident, Forest Service officials were blocking people from entering the gathering and telling them to "turn around," Forest Service spokeswoman Denise Ottaviano said. Officials said a group of about 100 people -- some of whom already were inside the gathering area -- participated in the incident. Other participants included people waiting outside the checkpoint who were told they could not enter the gathering, Ritschard said. No arrests were made, and the officers left the scene because they did not want to escalate the situation, Ritschard said. No officers were injured. "This incident will be investigated, and we're not exactly sure what course of action will be taken," Ritschard said. "The Forest Service is deciding what action to take." In addition to Forest Service law enforcement officers, a Routt County Sheriff's Office deputy also was at the checkpoint at the time of the incident, Ritschard said. "The Forest Service is very serious about the safety of our officers and cooperators," Ritschard said. Also Tuesday, an incomplete special-use permit application was submitted to the Forest Service, Ritschard said. She said the application contained profanity where the applicant was supposed to write the location of the gathering. The application can't be accepted as submitted, Ritschard said. Between 60 and 70 illegal gathering citations had been issued to Rainbow gathering attendees as of Tuesday morning. As many as 20,000 people are expected to attend the official peace gathering from July 1 to 7. About 500 people already have arrived. Citations will be issued to people who use the closed trails or ignore other regulations, including: â– Public nudity â– Camping within 150 feet of any running stream or body of water â– Placing kitchen facilities, food preparation areas, gray water pits or slit trenches within 300 feet of any running stream or body of water â– Placing kitchen facilities, food preparation areas, gray water pits or slit trenches within 150 feet of any open road â– Cutting any standing trees in the area described as: north of Forest Road 505, west of Forest Road 498, south of the private property in Big Red Park and east of Forest Road 500. Also, about 15 miles of National Forest system motorized trails (numbers 1204 and 1199) near the Rainbow gathering have been closed. Ritschard said the trails were closed to keep the public away from the gathering. "Most people would enjoy (trails) more at a place that is less congested," Ritschard said. Quote It always a kick to watch a peace rally get a little physical. Kinda defeats the whole purpose.If you find yourself in a fair fight, your tactics suck! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Royd 0 #2 June 22, 2006 My Dad worked for the Forest Service and has seen these people first hand. They leave the place trashed when they get done. So much for truly loving and protecting the environment. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Gawain 0 #3 June 22, 2006 QuotePeace people are so violent. Truer words never spoken...er written. So I try and I scream and I beg and I sigh Just to prove I'm alive, and it's alright 'Cause tonight there's a way I'll make light of my treacherous life Make light! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites tcnelson 1 #4 June 22, 2006 there's nothing wrong with violent mobs that automatic weapons fire wouldn't cure...especially holier-than-thou groups like these. "Don't talk to me like that assface...I don't work for you yet." - Fletch NBFT, Deseoso Rodriguez RB#1329 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites masterrig 1 #5 June 22, 2006 Once a year, around the end of July, we had a week-end concert of Christian bands, in our town. An area was set aside for this at the edge of town. Attendees, would park in private (residents) drive-ways, leave tons of trash and etc. They'd walk across lawns and through flower beds, leave trash in residents yards and etc. The concerts were to end at 11:00 P.M. They'd go-on till sometimes 1:00 in the morning. The police would tell them to shut down but, as soon as the cops were out of sight, they'd get right back to it. Folks who lived in the immediate area would complain. The local newspaper would tell how 'wonderful' all the attendees were! The end result was, so many folks complained that the Christian group who were in charge of this 'event', were 'given' a half-section of land by a local rancher about 10 miles out of town. These folks are supposed to be Christians!? Peace people? Yeah, right! Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Richards 0 #6 June 22, 2006 Quotethere's nothing wrong with violent mobs that automatic weapons fire wouldn't cure...especially holier-than-thou groups like these. A flamethrower would be more gratifying. Richards My biggest handicap is that sometimes the hole in the front of my head operates a tad bit faster than the grey matter contained within. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites masterrig 1 #7 June 22, 2006 QuoteQuotethere's nothing wrong with violent mobs that automatic weapons fire wouldn't cure...especially holier-than-thou groups like these. A flamethrower would be more gratifying. Richards ____________________________________ ...and fun, too! Yipee! Crispy critters! Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites rehmwa 2 #8 June 22, 2006 QuoteQuotePeace people are so violent. Truer words never spoken...er written. well, there are violent fanatics in EVERY religion - like political based enviromentalism, etc ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. 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Royd 0 #2 June 22, 2006 My Dad worked for the Forest Service and has seen these people first hand. They leave the place trashed when they get done. So much for truly loving and protecting the environment. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gawain 0 #3 June 22, 2006 QuotePeace people are so violent. Truer words never spoken...er written. So I try and I scream and I beg and I sigh Just to prove I'm alive, and it's alright 'Cause tonight there's a way I'll make light of my treacherous life Make light! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tcnelson 1 #4 June 22, 2006 there's nothing wrong with violent mobs that automatic weapons fire wouldn't cure...especially holier-than-thou groups like these. "Don't talk to me like that assface...I don't work for you yet." - Fletch NBFT, Deseoso Rodriguez RB#1329 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrig 1 #5 June 22, 2006 Once a year, around the end of July, we had a week-end concert of Christian bands, in our town. An area was set aside for this at the edge of town. Attendees, would park in private (residents) drive-ways, leave tons of trash and etc. They'd walk across lawns and through flower beds, leave trash in residents yards and etc. The concerts were to end at 11:00 P.M. They'd go-on till sometimes 1:00 in the morning. The police would tell them to shut down but, as soon as the cops were out of sight, they'd get right back to it. Folks who lived in the immediate area would complain. The local newspaper would tell how 'wonderful' all the attendees were! The end result was, so many folks complained that the Christian group who were in charge of this 'event', were 'given' a half-section of land by a local rancher about 10 miles out of town. These folks are supposed to be Christians!? Peace people? Yeah, right! Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Richards 0 #6 June 22, 2006 Quotethere's nothing wrong with violent mobs that automatic weapons fire wouldn't cure...especially holier-than-thou groups like these. A flamethrower would be more gratifying. Richards My biggest handicap is that sometimes the hole in the front of my head operates a tad bit faster than the grey matter contained within. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrig 1 #7 June 22, 2006 QuoteQuotethere's nothing wrong with violent mobs that automatic weapons fire wouldn't cure...especially holier-than-thou groups like these. A flamethrower would be more gratifying. Richards ____________________________________ ...and fun, too! Yipee! Crispy critters! Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rehmwa 2 #8 June 22, 2006 QuoteQuotePeace people are so violent. Truer words never spoken...er written. well, there are violent fanatics in EVERY religion - like political based enviromentalism, etc ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
