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2A Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2011 Indian Valley Record Greenville Rancheria fire crewmembers Kalija Steele, front, Don Howell, Sam Harwood, Shane Kelley and Mike Savala enjoy their work to benefit people and the environment. Besides fighting wildland fires, they also work at a combination of traditional and modern fuel thinning jobs on the forest, at homes of elders and on tribal lands. They also work with kids at summer camp. Photos courtesy Greenville Rancheria Woodcarver Pete Echols shows fire crew members Don Howell and Mike Savala how to debark a cedar tree so that the bark comes off in a large sheet that can be used to cover a traditional Maidu home with an insulating layer that does not leak in the rain. Alicia Knadler cultural burn on the forest acceptable methOd due to con- similar interests in fuels Indian Valley Editor near Canyon Dam. cern for the basket weavers, management and habitat en- aknadler@plumasnews.com They wished to improve the who must later put bear grass hancement, the Maidu have bear grass there, a natural re- in their mouths to soften it. added cultural interests. Members and employees ofsource that has been used for Different methods were at- Text from a similar memo- the Greenville Indian basket weaving by the local tempted, and the fire eventu- randum they hope to make Rancheria, including honored Mountain Maidu for cen- ally did successfully ignite, with the Lassen National For- elders in the larger Mountain turies, with help from crewmembers est explains their goals: Maidu community, have been The project was planned who knelt to blow on hot em- "Protecting cultural re- working to combine tradition- and framed according to For- bers. , sources while providing a fire al ecological knowledge with est Service protocol, yet with The project actually began management environment modern forestry and firefight- flexibility to accommodate nine years ago with help from which fosters focused atten- ing practices in conjunction the Maidu beliefs and prac- former Forest Service archae- tion to safety, incident objec- with the Forest Service.tices, ologistMarsha Ackerman.tires and firefighting funda- The Rancheria has fledged Rancheria crewmembers, Larry Craggs, now retired mentals, willbe furthered a firefighting crew, with and honored elder Franklin from the Plumas National when all parties work togeth- members who have trained"Frenchie" Mullen, were Forest, recognized the crew in er to understand one anoth- extensively with help from among those who gathered at August 2010 for its profession- er's priorities and responsi- Bureau of Indian Affairs in- the site early, for a traditional alism, outstanding commit- bilities." structor Arnold DeGarmo.blessing of the ground using ment to safety and exception- Assistant Fire Chief Danny They are dispatched to sage. al effort while suppressing Manning helped recruit wildland fire incidents and When Forest Service per- the Bar Fire. Rancheria crewmembers, all work on habitat enhancement sonnel arrived, it was time to It operates under a memo- but one of who represent sev- projects, including hazardous talk about how to actually randum of understanding, eral different tribes. fuel reduction, prescription start the burn. which is a government-to-gov- They enjoyed teaching chil- burns and other activities. The modern gas or propane- ernment protocol agreement, dren and youths about mod- One recent project was afired terch was not an While both parties haveern fire prevention as well as the cultural uses of fire See Crew,_page 3A Finished with their traditional blessing of the land with song and sage, Mountain Maidu representatives Clara Fritz, Ben Cunningham and honored elder Franklin "Frenchie" Mullen meet with Forest Service archaeologist Cristina Weinberg and ecologist Kyle Merriam before younger members of the crew spark a low- intensity underburn in hopes of enhancing the bear grass habitat. Packages Starting at For 12 months Everyday Price FOR LIFE" For 3 Months INSTALLATION in up t~ 6 ronn~s • ~ Offer n~ui~s 24-month/~reemem ! Serving Plumas & Lassen Counties Since 1989 434-7428 NETWORK, AUTHORIZED RETAILER Us! Thursday Friday Saturday December 1 • December 2 • December 3 noon - 6pm THE GIFT OF MUSIC Now Available In Greenville! Whether you're a complete beginner or a seasoned musician we're here to help you enjoy making music. We carry a large selection of musical instruments, custom made guitars, amplifiers, sheet music and instrument accessories. Special orders always available Musical Instruments • Accessories Repairs lponnell's zo7 Main 5'cree'c, Greenville • :')~0-Z84"-1689 "1~ ...... IiIiiil~[!!!!!-I-I1"~:- ..... 1.,....r.~. IIIIIII L ............................ =1