MENDOCINO NATIONAL FOREST, Calif. – The Grindstone Ranger District will change operating hours at the work center in Stonyford on Monday, Oct. 31.

Starting Oct. 31, the office will be open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. until 4:30 p.m., with a half-hour closure from noon to 12:30 p.m.

These changes are being made due to the limited level of services needed and the reduced staffing that is available to provide customer service at this location on Saturdays according to Grindstone District Ranger Eduardo Olmedo.

Previously, the office was open Tuesday through Saturday.

Also, the Stonyford office will be closed to the public on Thursday, Oct. 13, for an all-employee meeting.

Olmedo advises that forest visitors check for information about conditions and maps on the forest Web site – www.fs.usda.gov/mendocino/ – before traveling to the area.

Information also is available outside the office in Stonyford.

If you have questions, please contact Lisa Marie Lefever, administrative support assistant, at 530-934-1147.