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WEDNESDAY AUGUST 10, 2011 Breaking news at: www.redbluffdailynews.com RED BLUFF Game 3 Utah 1, Red Bluff 2 Red Bluff vs Hawaii Today 4:30 p.m. KBLF 1490 Sunny 98/65 Weather forecast 6B DAILYNEWS TEHAMACOUNTY DAILY 50¢ T H E V O I C E O F T E H A M A C O U N T Y S I N C E 1 8 8 5 The old ways By ANDREA WAGNER DN Staff Writer Sometimes the old ways are the only ways of doing things when it comes to maintaining our country’s wilderness. In a partnership between the U.S. Forest Service, the Backcountry Horsemen of California, and the Califor- nia Conservation Corps., crews keep the use of pack mules alive while sustain- ing the wilderness trails of the state. Deep evergreen canyons and peaks more than 8,000 feet above sea level stand- ing in every direction, with steady streams of clear mountain water seeping through feeding lakes below, the Trinity Alps of the Shasta Trinity National Forest are teeming with wildlife. With the Trinity area alone having more than a half million acres of wilder- ness, America has some big backyards. Countless trails, many made by cattle herds or other stock animals criss- cross and weave through it all. That’s where the part- nerships come into play. Many of these trails are available only by hiking on foot or riding on horseback, but each year trails get bombarded by fallen trees and branches and over- growth through winter and spring. Mike McFadin is the Wilderness & Trails Man- ager for the U.S. Forest Service in Weaverville. He manages a stock barn and supply unit for the area. Currently, McFadin and his team load up pack mules every weekend to deliver food, mail and other supplies to a crew of about 20 people camped out in the wilderness. Then, the same mules that packed in the supplies, pack out the garbage and other items needing to come out, such as broken tools, unused Daily News photo by Andrea Wagner Tracy McClelland, 27, of Red Bluff relocated to the Weaverville area to participate in the California Conservation Corps. backcountry pro- gram more than a year ago. Now he works for the U.S. Forest Service program helping pack loads for mules to carry to work camps in the wilderness. food items or return mail. This is just one of sever- al projects the groups are involved with. With the overall decline in stock programs, the local group can be called all over the state by fire crews. The animals can carry in neces- sary tools and gear that air support and motor vehicles cannot. Last spring, McFadin’s crew got an infusion of sup- port in the form of 13 new mules. The stock was shipped in from Nashville, Tenn., and made their debut at the Backcountry Horse- men’s annual Rendezvous in Red Bluff in April 2011. “They were the big shot of blood we needed,” McFadin said. In partnership with the See WAYS, page 5A 2 injured after hit-and-run Two people were injured in a collision at 2:28 p.m. Mon- day on Highway 99E at the intersection with Tehama Vina Road in the Los Molinos area. Charles Crossland, 65, of Los Molinos and Bessie Her- nandez, 35, of Chico both received minor injuries. Crossland was taken to St. Elizabeth Community Hospital. Hernandez said she would seek her own aid. Crossland and Hernandez were driving north on 99E, approaching Tehama Vina Road, when an unknown woman with brown hair in a maroon Ford Expedition made a left turn onto southbound 99E from Tehama Vina Road. The woman turned directly into Crossland’s path, causing him to slam on his brakes, as did Hernandez. Crossland avoided a collision with the Ford, but was rearended by Hernadez’ Toyota Camry, causing moderate damage to both vehicles. The unknown driver continued south on 99E without stopping. Crossland and Hernandez both stopped and wait- ed for CHP’s arrival. Anyone with information on the incident is asked to call the Red Bluff CHP at 527-2034. Corning police seeks suspect The California Highway Patrol is seeking a 35-year-old Corning man who fled on foot from a Huckleberry Road res- idence Monday after officers attempted to contact him about a crash at 10:53 p.m. Monday. Troy Gannom was driving on Paskenta Road, north of Rancho Tehama Road, when he missed a turn in the road and ran off it, going through a fence and causing major dam- age to a 1992 Ford Ranger. A CHP spokesman said Gannom called his mother who arrived on scene and called a tow truck before driving him to her home. When CHP arrived at the residence on Huckleberry Road, Gannom fled on foot into the hills and is still out- standing, he said. Anyone with information about the whereabouts of Gan- nom is encouraged to call Red Bluff CHP at 527-2034. —Julie Zeeb Stabbing victim knocks on Red Bluff police door A 38-year-old Red Bluff man, who had been stabbed, banged on the back door of the police station for help at 2 a.m. Tuesday. David Thommen asked for medical help for a stab wound to his upper right back, and a cut on his left shoulder, a police press release said. The victim was uncooperative with officers when asked about how he was injured or who injured him, the release said. He showed up knocking on the back door leading to the parking lot behind the Red Bluff Police Station, 555 Washington St., police logs said. An unknown 30-year- old female was listed in connection with the incident, the logs said. Thommen was taken to St. Elizabeth Community Hospital where he was treated. Manton fire fighters make the cut Special to the DN Members of the Manton Volunteer Fire Department had a chance to really “cut it up” on Sunday, when they received training on the use and techniques for their newly acquired Jaws of Life extrication equipment. Through community donations over the past few years the Manton Volunteer Fire Department was able to acquire cutters, spreaders, and stabilization devices. Sunday, department members were trained in a variety of extrication tech- niques including vehicle sta- bilization, door and roof removal and dashboard lift- ing and roll back, said Assis- tant Fire Chief Bob Cords. Members of the commu- nity were invited to observe the use of the new equip- ment they worked so hard to fund. With the strong sup- port of the community over the past several years, the Manton Fire Department was able to raise almost the $25,000 needed to purchase the equipment. “Once our training and the equipment have been accepted by the county, we will be able to respond to calls not only in the Manton area, but also any other east side areas that may have a need for this equipment,” Cords said. The department wished to thank Hill Enterprises for providing the vehicles. PHYSICIAN REFERRAL A FREE SERVICE PROVIDED FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE Courtesy photo 7 5 8 5 5 1 6 9 0 0 1 9 Red Bluff Outdoor Power Members of the Manton Volunteer Fire Depart- ment train Sunday, Aug. 7, on the newly pur- chased extrication equipment paid for with com- munity donations. 1-800-990-9971 CHW North State Region