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Volume 17 ~ Edition 1
Supporting Our Local Businesses & Community Organizations
August Issue ~ 2015
Inside
AHJUMAWI LAVA SPRINGS
STATE PARK
Page 5
HERITAGE DAYS
Page 6
BURNEY CHAMBER’S
FALL FLING
Page 7
TRICK OR TREAT
IN FALL RIVER
Page 8
HAT CREEK PARK
Page 9
KEEP OUR COMMUNITY
SAFE AND CLEAN
Page 10
INTER-MOUNTAIN FAIR
Page 12
REACH FOR LIFE
Page 16
AMERICAN LEGION’S
LABOR DAY BREAKFAST
Page 18
AAUW 2015
KITCHEN TOUR
Page 19
A DAY TRIP TO
MT. SHASTA
Page 20
A DEDICATION TO STEVE
Page 22
Page 12
VALLEY REFLECTIONS
by Ed Siegel
Page 4
LAST CALL
by Andrew Bentz
Page 23
COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS
Page 14-15
PLACES OF WORSHIP
Page 11
SOME PLACES TO EAT
Page 17
SOME PLACES TO STAY
Page 17
THE FALL RIVER VALLEY
QUARTERLY
The Fall River Valley Quarterly
was created for the specific purpose
of supporting and promoting the
local businesses, tourist attractions,
resources and community
organizations in the Fall River
Valley and the
Burney Basin.
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COVER PHOTO - Autumn in Fall River
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INSIDE COVER - Fall River Golf &
Country Club
By Ed Siegel
WHAT DO WE OWN?
Nothing is truly yours, except
your own experiences.
Out here in farm and ranch country, I see
signs that read “This land is our land; hands
off government.” Of course, I know what they
mean, but the fact is that nobody owns the
land.
“Ownership” is a fairy tale we tell ourselves
so that humans don’t harm each other for use
of things. So “ownership” is a good thing.
But the truth is, nobody owns the land ---not
a grain of it.
But . . . our experiences never leave us.
War. . . Floods. . . The elation of a victory
lap. . . . the smell of a skunk panicking under
the car in the driveway. . . Meteor crashes. .
. the loss of a loved one. . . the birth of a new
loved one.
Nothing can take away our experiences. And
when we go, we take them with us. We own
our experiences.
For my money (Can I call it “my” money?),
I would rather have a variety of wonderful
experiences that are all mine then dozens of
wonderful things that will never happen.
When my very short tenure on the planet is
through, the land remains.
Should I ever win the lottery, don’t expect to
see me driving around in a Porsche. In fact,
don’t expect to see me anywhere that a
Porsche can go without the aid of a helicopter.
If I pass down my land to my children,
someday they too will go. The land will
remain.
Ed Siegel is a member of the Fall River Lions Club, Burney Rotary
Club and Pacific Crest Trail Association. He is also Director of
the Shasta County Economic Development Corporation and a
member of the Fall River Valley Municipal Advisory Committee.
The Intermountain Acoustic Musicians
Performing Music
From the 1890’s
To the 1970’s
We’re Always Looking
For More Members
For more information or to book the group, call Don Smith at (530) 336-6559
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Ahjumawi Lava Springs
State Park
The 6,000 acre park is dominated by waterways and trail
paths. The waterways lead to some of the biggest and most
beautiful springs in the world.
Ahjumawi Lava Springs State Park features many creeks
and waterways coming together at Ahjumawi. (The name
means “where the waters come together.” ) And, it is one of
the largest fresh water springs in the world. You will see
where Big Lake and four other creeks and rivers all come
together (Ja She, Lava, Tule and Fall). You can paddle
through the many waterways that run through the park
either by canoe or kayak.
One of the most unique state parks in Northern California
is Ahjumawi Lava Springs State Park.
The primary reason that this park is so different is that you
cannot drive to it or reach it by any roads. The only way to
travel there is by boat.
Boats that are going to this park usually leave from the Rat
Farm, which is a public launch dock for boats.
Because walking is the primary mode of transportation
within the confines of Ahjumawi Lava Springs State Park,
no motor vehicles are allowed (even if you could ship one
over there).
Here is an Ahjumawi Indian Fish Trap
Like the name, Ahjumawi Lava Springs State Park would
lead you to believe, the grounds have significant porous rock
left as a result of the lava flows that once dominated the area.
There are many walking loops averaging anywhere from a
mile to five miles in length. In total, there are 15 miles of
marked trails throughout the park.
A few of the hikes will lead you to a volcanic spatter cone,
left by the lava thousands of years ago.
Fishing is also an activity that is widely enjoyed in the park.
There are many spots that you can pull up a chair and sit
for hours. Anglers are often seen casting out for their dinner.
Some great spots to try your fishing luck are Ja-She Creek,
Horr Pond and Crystal Springs.
A View of Big lake with Mt. Shasta in the distance
The park is considered one of the most unknown and remote
parks in the California system because it is so difficult to
reach. However, if you do get there you will be rewarded
with some of the most unique landscape you can wish for
including breathtaking views of Mt Shasta, and Mt. Lassen
in the distance.
The park is so quiet and secluded that it is very likely that
you won’t walk into other hikers on the many hikes you can
take while you are there. Less than 3000 people visit it
during the year.
Ahjumawi Lava Springs State Park is located in Shasta
County California. The operating hours and the days they
are opened can be obtained by calling the park directly at
530-335-2777. The parks department determines these and
they change regularly.
Launch your boat at The Rat Farm which is off Highway
299 on to Main St. in Mcarthur. Follow Main St over the
canal and continuing for 3 miles north on the dirt road.
The weather consists of hot and dry summers; mild fall days
with cooler nights and winter can be cold.
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HERITAGE DAYS AT MCARTHUR-BURNEY FALLS MEMORIAL PARK
A fun-filled day is planned by The McArthur-Burney Falls
Interpretive Association (MBFIA) for Sunday October 11th,
from 12:00 Noon until 4:00 PM, at the McArthur-Burney
Falls Memorial State Park.
“Heritage Days” is a recreation
of
Pioneer
activities (circa 1870’s) that
provides visitors a variety
of “hands-on” exhibits,
including Candle Making,
Branding Cedar Rounds,
Blacksmithing,
Ropemaking,
Calligraphy,
Shave and Curl, Shinglemaking, two-Man Saw
Bucking, Spinning &
Weaving, Apple Pressing (free cider for all), bead-making
and doll-making from native materials.
Volunteers and park staff will be on hand to help visitors
learn the techniques that are being featured at the exhibits.
Adults
can
also
participate
in
a
Tomahawk & Knife
throwing activity.
An encampment of
Mountain Men are
eager to show off their
pioneer costumes and
particularly the blackpowder rifles, popular
during the 1870’s.
The most popular
activity
of
both
children and adults in years past has been candle-making.
Participants are encouraged to bring berries, leaves, or
anything they wish to include in the creation of their
personal candles. Best of all, the participants can take their
handiwork home.
The tree studded
exhibit area is
adjacent to world
famous Burney
Falls. Here you
can enjoy period
music provided by
the Ol’ Time
Fiddlers
while
munching
on
goodies (including
hamburgers, veggie burgers and hot dogs) available at the
booth operated by the Burney Lions Club, .
McArthur-Burney Falls Memorial
State Park is located on State
Highway 89, six miles North from
intersection of State Highway 299
and Hwy 89. A vehicle fee applies at
the entry kiosk for park admission.
Once in the park - All exhibits are
free!
McArthur-Burney Falls State Park,
whose centerpiece is the 129-foot
Burney Falls, is within the Cascade
Range and Modoc Plateau natural
region. Burney Falls was named after pioneer settler
Samuel Burney who lived in the area in the 1850s.
The McArthurs were pioneer settlers who arrived in the
late 1800s. Descendants were responsible for saving the
waterfall and nearby land from development. They bought
the property and gave it to the state as a gift in the 1920s.
Admission for the event is the usual park entrance fee of $8
per car. For more information call the park at 335-2777 or
Conrad Skaggs at (530) 335-5178..
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DON’T MISS THE BURNEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
ANNUAL FALL FLING THIS YEAR
The Burney Chamber of Commerce will be holding
it’s annual Fall Fling on Saturday, October 17th
from 6:00 pm to 9:30 pm at the VFW Hall in Burney.
Although all of the plans had not yet come together
for this year’s Fall Fling prior to the printing of
this issue of the Fall River Valley Quarterly,
members of the Chamber are working diligently
to making this the most exciting event possible. So
. . . be sure to call the Chamber for more
information as the day of the event grows nearer.
The Fall Fling is the Chamber’s largest fund raiser
of the year.
It is the event that makes possible all of the
wonderful things that the Burney Chamber of
Commerce has done and will continue to do for the
Community, including being available to offer help
and advice to the hundreds of visitors to the Burney
Basin as well our growing populous every year.
The evening will feature a Dinner and Silent
Auction as well as a Raffle.
For more information, please call the Burney
Chamber of Commerce at (530) 335-2111 or visit
their website at:www.burneychamber.com
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The Fall River Valley Chamber of Commerce is hosting its 5th Annual Main Street
Trick or Treat on Saturday, October 31st from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm.
So . . . Get the kids dressed up in their favorite Halloween costumes and take them on
down to Main Street in Fall River Mills where participating local business will be
giving out candy to all of the “Trick or Treaters.”
Many businesses in the Fall River and
McArthur areas will have decorations,
costumes and goodies for Trick or
Treaters on Halloween. The McArthur
Volunteer Fire Department will be
taking pictures of your kids with their
fire truck, starting at 5:30 pm and there
will be a Candy Toss at the Sportsman’s
Deli in Fall River Mills.
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ENJOY AN AFTERNOON AT HAT CREEK PARK
accessible, while a few others are tucked away in the trees
and offer more private settings.
Hat Creek was the first Wild Trout Area in California's
Wild Trout Program. Traditionally known as one of the
premier spring creek fisheries in the state, Hat Creek
suffered from invasive species and fishing pressure in the
1950s. Thanks to ongoing restoration efforts since the 60's
and 70's and careful management and public education, Hat
Creek is once again one of California's best fly fishing rivers.
Renowned for its quality fly fishing, Hat Creek Park offers
easy access to some of the most exciting fishing around, right
off Highway 299 in Shasta County. This local favorite
fishing spot is a County Park and includes ADA accessible
fishing, toilet facilities, picnic areas and a beautiful setting
right on Hat Creek.
You can fish from the banks right in the park, or follow
some fishermen trails to get to a slightly more secluded spot
on Hat Creek. Several picnic tables and campfire rings are
scattered across the grounds and make for good spots for a
roadside picnic. A couple of the picnic areas are ADA
Whether you're an
experienced
fly
fisherman
or
novice, Hat Creek
Park offers an easy
way to access the
amazing
fishing
and scenery of Hat
Creek. It's worth a
stop when traveling
on Highway 299,
whether you have
your rod or a picnic
lunch.
ADVERTISE IN THE FALL RIVER VALLEY QUARTERLY
Help us support and promote the Local Businesses, Resources,Tourist Attractions, and
Community Organizations in the Fall River Valley and the Burney Basin.
ADVERTISING DEADLINES
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Upfront.
To place an ad
call 336-6100
ADVERTISING RATES
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CELEBRATE THE FALL EQUINOX ON SEPTEMBER 23
An equinox occurs twice a year, around March and September.
The word itself has several related definitions. The oldest meaning is the day when
daytime and night are of approximately equal duration. The word equinox comes from
this definition, derived from the Latin aequus (equal) and nox (night).
The equinox is not exactly the same as the day when period of daytime and night are of
equal length for two reasons. Firstly, sunrise, which begins daytime, occurs when the
top of the Sun's disk rises above the eastern horizon. At that instant, the disk's center is
still below the horizon. Secondly, Earth's atmosphere refracts sunlight. As a result, an
observer sees daylight before the first glimpse of the Sun's disk above the horizon. To
avoid this ambiguity, the word equilux is sometimes used to mean a day on which the
periods of daylight and night are equal. Times of sunset and sunrise vary with an
observer's location, so the dates when day and night are closest together in length depend
on location.
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KEEPING OUR COMMUNITY SAFE AND CLEAN
Summer is the time for getting away - for vacations and
special events, like our Heritage Days at the McArthurBurney Falls State Park and the Inter-Mountain Fair.
This is the time of year when littering and forest fires are
predominant. And, it is our duty to do whatever we can to
keep our community clean of litter and safe from forest fires.
DON’T BE A LITTERBUG
Research and experience
have shown that litter is
the result of individual
behavior—choosing to
litter or being careless in
the handling of waste.
The presence of litter in
a community takes a toll
on quality of life,
property values, and
housing prices.
Litter has environmental consequences. Wind and weather,
traffic, and animals move litter into gutters, lawns and
landscaped areas, alleyways, and parking structures. Debris
may be carried by storm drains into local waterways, with
potential for serious environmental contamination.
Although four out of five
wildfires are started by
people, nature has been
known to fan the flames.
Dry weather and drought
convert green vegetation
into bone-dry, flammable
fuel. Warm temperatures
encourage combustion.
When these factors come
together all that's needed
is a spark—in the form of
lightning, arson, a downed power line, or a burning
campfire or cigarette to ignite a blaze that could last for
weeks and consume tens of thousands of acres.
Since most wildfires are started by people, it is our
responsibility to do everything we can to prevent them.
If each of us accepts responsibility for our actions, we will
have played a very important role in helping to prevent
wildfires.
You have a role to play in preventing litter. It takes just one
person, one school, one business, one organization to
positively impact the behavior of others in our community.
WILD FIRES
On average, more than 100,000 wildfires clear 4 to 5 million
acres of land in the U.S. every year.
A wildfire moves at speeds of up to 14 miles an hour,
consuming everything (trees, brush, homes, even animals
and humans) in its path.
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PLACES OF WORSHIP IN THE FALL RIVER VALLEY
Little Country Church
44241 Highway 299 E
McArthur, CA 96056
(530) 336-7226
Seventh Day Adventist Church
43550 Highway 299 E
Fall River Mills, CA 96028
(530) 336-5260
Burney Presbyterian Church
20435 Marquette St
Burney, CA 96013
(530) 335-2271
First Baptist Church
of Burney
20428 Poplar St
Burney, CA 96013
(530) 335-4293
Calvary Chapel
•37067 Highway 299 E
Burney, CA 96013
(530) 335-2910
Glenburn Community Church
42045 McArthur Rd
Fall River Mills, CA 96028
(530) 336-6914
Solid Rock Foursquare Church
Church of Jesus Christ of LDS
20343 Tamarack Ave
20400 Timber Dr
Burney, CA 96013
Burney, CA 96013
(530) 335-4300
(530) 335-4074
St Francis of Assisi
Catholic Church
37464 Juniper Ave
Burney, CA 96013
(530) 335-2372
Church of Jesus Christ of LDS
43710 Highway 299 E
Fall River Mills, CA 96028
(530) 336-6965
United Pentecostal Church
21661 Garden Ln
Burney, CA 96013
(530) 335-4385
Community United
Methodist Church
43168 Highway 299 E
Fall River Mills, CA 96028
(530) 336-5602
Valley Baptist Church
22044 Highway 299 E.
Fall River Mills, CA 96056
(530) 336-6708
Faith Lutheran Church
20400 Timber Dr
Burney, CA 96013
(530) 335-3723
Grace Bible Church
548-900 New Cemetary Rd
Nubieber, CA
(530) 294-5244
Grace Community Bible Church
20218 Tamarack Ave
Burney, CA 96013
(530) 335-2367
Hat Creek Baptist Church
State Highway 89
Hat Creek, CA
(530) 335-5297
Intermountain Baptist Church
20410 Marquette St
Burney, CA 96013
(530) 335-5414
Intermountain Evangelical
Free Church
44185 Highway 299 E
McArthur, CA 96056
(530) 336-5024
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Pitching and
Putting Area
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Our Championship design features large bent grass greens, multiple tee areas and well
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MAYERS “ON THE GREEN” GOLF TOURNAMENT
Mayers Intermountain
Healthcare Foundation
is holding its 16th
Annual
“On
the
Green” Golf Tournament on Saturday,
August 15th at the
beautiful Fall River
Valley Golf and Country Club,
frequently rated as one of the favorite
courses for golfers far and wide.
Entry Fee for the 18-Hole Scramble is
$100 per golfer ($400 for four-person
teams). The Entry Fee includes 18 holes
of golf, greens fee, cart and lunch.
Barbara Spalding, spokesperson for the
“On the Green” Golf Tournament says
that golfers should register as early as
possible because they only have room
for 36 teams of 4 for this popular event.
Phantom Driver, Mulligan and Raffle
Registration check-in begins at 7:30 am. For more information about the “On
Shotgun Tee Time begins at 9:00 am.
the Green” Golf Tournament, please
contact Barbara Spalding at Mayers
Proceeds from this event will go toward Memorial Hospital (530) 3 3 6 - 5 1 1 1 ,
the purchase of a Fetal Monitoring extension 1159 or visit the MMH
System for Mayers OB Department.
website at: www.mayersmemorial.com.
SHASTA AMATEUR GOLF TOURNAMENT
The Annual Shasta Amateur Golf Tournament will be held at the Fall River Valley Golf and
Country Club on Saturday, September 26 and Sunday, September 27.
More information about this popular event was not available at the time we went to press.
To find out more about the tournament, please call Susan Lauer at the Fall River
Valley Golf and Country Club at (530) 336-5555
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INTER-MOUNTAIN FAIR CELEBRATES
IT’S 97TH YEAR
The Inter-Mountain Fair
will be held this year from
Thursday through Monday,
September 3rd through
September 7th.
Another
great
way
to
see
everything that is
happening at the
fair is by taking a
ride
on
the
Rawhide Ranch Train, provided by Ken Keefer.
The first fair was held in
1918 and has been held
every year since then except
in the year 1943 (during
World War II).
The Inter-Mountain Fair is a country fair that boasts green
lawns, trees, beautifully landscaped flowers, and a
hometown atmosphere.
There’s something for the whole family, which is why it has
been so popular that 50% of our fairgoers have attended it
for over 10 years.
The New Carnival is BACK - provided by Paul Mauer
Shows. Carnival Coupons are $20 and can be traded for a
wristband. Wristbands are good from 12 noon to 12 midnight any one day of the fair.
The Kiddie Carnival will be located in the same spot!
Carnival Coupons are available in advance at the
fairgrounds. There are many return attractions at this
year’s fair - great for children of ALL ages.
Have your picture
taken with Clown
Linda Hulet, widely
recognized as one of
the finest, funniest
female clowns in
America.
Linda is known as the
“Clown of Many
Faces.” She brings a
host
of
clown
characters with costumes and props to provide a unique
experience every time she performs
You can get a “Birds-Eye View” of the festivities by soaring
high above the fairgrounds in another of the popular rides
furnished by the Paul Mauer Shows.
Indoors you will find a host of vendors offering a variety of
items including Arts & Crafts, photography, jewelry and
clothes. And, as always, our local residents will be showing
off their cooking skills by exhibiting their canned goods in
the “Still Exhibits.”
Throughout the fairgrounds are vendors
selling a variety of food, drink, beer & wine
and alcoholic beverages which you can enjoy
either while strolling around or resting in
one of the many shaded picnic areas.
SOME SPECIAL FEATURES OF THE FAIR INCLUDE
Horse Show
Master Showmanship
Truck Pulls and Monster Trucks
Team Branding
Destruction Derby
Kid’s Cattleman Day
Junior Rodeo
The Jr. Livestock Sale
Awards and Ribbons
Live Music is featured on all days. A dance band will be
performing behind the grandstand on both Friday and
Saturday and different singers and entertainers will be
featured in the Gazebo from 1pm - 4pm on Friday,
Saturday, Sunday and Monday. For more information
about the Inter-Mountain Fair, please call (530) 336-5695.
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COMMUNITY
ORGANIZATIONS
In the Fall River Valley
and Burney Basin
FALL RIVER VALLEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
(530) 336-5840
www.fallrivervalleycc.org
Together with talented leaders in business, community and government, chamber members work to make the Fall River Valley a better
place to work, live and play. The chamber meets on the third Tuesday of each month at 12:00 Noon at the Chatty Kathy’s in McArthur.
Members and non-members are encouraged to come and participate.
BURNEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
(530) 335-2111
www.burneychamber.com
"Beautiful" and "Friendly" best describes the town of Burney. Located just 50 miles northeast of Redding on Highway 299 East, Burney
is nestled at the base of Burney Mountain which is at the northern tip of the Sierra Mountain Range. The area surrounding Burney
offers a host of activities, with numerous fishing spots, campgrounds and breathtaking scenery. The Burney Chamber of Commerce has
a wealth of information for visitors and residents of Burney and the Fall River Valley at their headquarters, 36879 Main Street in
Burney.
FALL RIVER LIONS CLUB
(530) 336-9941 or (530) 336-7205
www.fallriverlions.org
The Fall River Lions Club has served the Fall River Valley since 1948. Members meet twice a month on the first and third Tuesday at
6:30pm. The Lions Club sponsors an Easter Egg Hunt and the Christmas Parade of Lights, and maintains a large community center in
McArthur and two community parks. The club is open to men and women. New faces are always welcome. Come and make new friends.
BURNEY LIONS CLUB
(530) 335-9304
The Burney Lions Club meets every Thursday at 7:00pm. They host the “Pancake Breakfast” during the “Burney Basin Days,” which
is held on the 4th of July weekend. And . . . on Labor Day weekend, during the Intermountain Fair, the club sponsors the Destruction
Derby.
FALL RIVER VALLEY CITIZEN VOLUNTEER PATROL
(530) 336-7380
www.fallrivervalleycvp.org
The Shasta County Sheriff’s Citizen Volunteer Patrol (CVP) program was established in 1994. This community-based program
provides supplemental detection and the reporting of suspicious persons and activities to the Sheriff’s Office. The Fall River Valley
CVP, which meets on the second Monday of each month at 6:00pm at Bader Real Estate in Fall River Mills, is one of seven currently
active patrol units. To volunteer or learn more about the CVP, call Lieutenant Jan Shafer at (530) 336-7380.
FRIENDS OF THE MAYFLY
(530) 336-1033
Initiated on Earth Day-2011, the Friends of the Mayfly are community volunteers working towards “Urban Blight Removal.” They
work together to provide “hands on,” grass roots beautification assistance in Fall River Valley. They are currently working together to
provide “hands on,” grass roots beautification assistance in Fall River Valley. strengthening our community's recycling and keeping our
streets and properties clean. For more information Email Andrew at [email protected].
INTERMOUNTAIN MODOC SHRINE CLUB
(530) 339-1048
A qualified, local child’s specialized medical care is the commitment of a dedicated, enthusiastic group of regional Shriners.
We support the Sacramento Shrine Hospital for children and Ben Ali Temple Transportation Fund, which funds a van to
transport one parent and patient round-trip from Redding to the hospital. The public can support these charities by
attending the club’s fundraising breakfasts in April, May and June. Parents seeking treatment information should call the
hospital (916) 453-2191.
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FORT CROOK HISTORICAL SOCIETY
www.fortcrook.com
Email: [email protected]
Volunteer workdays at the Fort Crook Museum in Fall River Mills are on the first Tuesdays of every month. The Fort Crook Historical
Society was funded in 1934 with the purpose of collecting and recording all historical data associated with the settlement of the
Intermountain areas. They sponsor “Pioneer Day” which is held on the first Saturday in June and the Antique Truck Show, which
usually is held 2 weeks later. The museum is open from 12:00 Noon until 4:00pm from May 1st through October 31st. For more
information, call (530) 336-5110.
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITY WOMEN
www.aauw.org
(530) 336-5361
The Intermountain Branch of AAUW promotes equity for women, continuing education and self-development. The local branch
welcomes women who are interested in these ideals and who have a college or university background. Activities include a fiction book
club, cultural exchange experience discussions, hiking, birding, gourmet cooking and tours of local attractions and businesses. Each year
the branch sends two 7th grade girls to Tech Trek, a science and technology camp at UC Davis, and funds several college scholarships
for local women.
SOROPTIMIST OF BURNEY-FALL RIVER
[email protected]
Soroptimist means “best for women.” Members of the Soroptimist of Burney-Fall River are women who are at their best helping other
women to be their best.
AMERICAN LEGION POST 369
www.calegionpost369.org
(530) 336-5015
The American Legion Willis F. Hollenbeak Post 369 meets on the 3rd Monday of every month at the Veterans Hall in Fall River Mills.
If you are a veteran interested in joining The American Legion, please visit their website or call (530) 336-5015. If you are interested in
renting the Veterans Hall for your event, please call (530) 336-6100.
FORT CROOK MASONIC LODGE #250
The Fort Crook Masonic Lodge #250 is located on Hwy 299E next to Mayers Hospital in Fall River Mills. All Master Masons are
welcome. For information about this worldwide fraternity, please call Lodge Secretary Jim Crockett at (530) 335-3866.
EASTERN SHASTA COUNTY SHERIFF’S FLYING POSSE
Members provide Search & Rescue aircraft and personnel as needed when directed by the Sheriff. Each spring the posse sponsors
“Airport Day,” which consists of a pancake breakfast, antique and home built visiting aircraft, helicopter rides, parasailers and static
displays. For additional information, call Commander Ross Jones at (530) 336-7047 (home) or (530) 339-5451 (cell) or send an E-Mail
to: [email protected].
WAYSIDE GARDEN CLUB
P. O. Box 241
Fall River Mills, CA 96028
The Wayside Garden Club members meet on the third Wednesday of each month at the Evelyn O. Royce Building in Fall River Mills.
For information, contact Rose Schneider at (530) 336-5356 or Diane Mayle at (530) 336-5157.
ROTARY CLUB OF BURNEY-FALL RIVER MILLS
www.burneyrotary.com
Members of the Rotary Club of Burney-Fall River Mills meet on Thursdays at 12:00 Noon. Their motto is “Service Above Self.”
Fellowship among members of the business and professional community encourage and foster the ideal of service as the basis of worthy
enterprise. Rotarians are encouraged to serve others through their vocations and to practice high ethical standards in service to the
community,international service, and support of youth leadership development activities.
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SOME PLACES TO STAY IN FALL RIVER VALLEY
FALL RIVER HOTEL
24860 Main Street
Fall River Mills
(530) 336-5550
HI-MONT MOTEL
Hwy 299E/Bridge
Street
Fall River Mills
ALBAUGH GUEST HOUSE
45268 Pittville Road
McArthur
(530) 336-6267
CIRCLE 7 GUEST RANCH
27663 Island Road
Fall River Mills
(530) 336-5300
SPINNER FALL LODGE
28076 Metzger Road
Fall River Mills
(530) 336-5300
LASSEN RV RESORT
548-335 Old HWY Road
McArthur
(530) 336-5657
CLEARWATER LODGE
24500 Pit One Powerhouse Rd
Fall River Mills
(530) 336-5005
HAL & KATHY’S B&B
Main Street
Fall River Mills
(530) 336-6098
If you’d like us to list your “Place to Stay” or “Place to Eat” on this page, please call Whitney at
(530) 336-6100 or Email her at: [email protected]
PLACES TO EAT IN FALL RIVER VALLEY
CHATTY KATHY’S
Hwy 299 E
McArthur
336-5061
HAL & KATHY’S COOKHOUSE
Main Street
Fall River Mills
336-6098
COUNTRY CLUB GRILL
Country Club Drive
Fall River Mills
336-6575
UPTOWN PIZZA
Main Street
Fall River Mills
336-7177
FALL RIVER HOTEL
24860 Main Street
Fall River Mills
336-5550
THE OL’ MERC
44247 Hwy 299 E
McArthur
336-5660
THE FROSTY
Hwy 299 E
Fall River Mills
336-5341
TAQUERIA MI RANCHITO
43218 Hwy 299 E
Fall River Mills
336-1080
SPINNER FALL
LODGE
28076 Metzger Road
Fall River Mills
336-5300
LA COCINITA
MEXICAN DINING
Main Street
Fall River Mills
336-5717
SPORTSMAN LIQUOR
43202 HWY 299 E
Fall River Mills
336-5131
299 GRIND
43195 HWY 299 E
Fall River Mills
336-5131
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BRUCE “HOSS” BADER
GEORGIANNA BADER
Broker/Realtor
Hwy 299E & Main (at the “Y”)
PO Box 309
Fall River Mills, CA 96028
[email protected]
(530) 336-6131
www.baderrealest.com
Lic. #01191846
DON’T FORGET TO ENJOY THE AMERICAN LEGION’S
LABOR DAY BREAKFAST BEFORE THE PARADE
The American Legion Wills F. Hollenbeak
Post 369 will be serving it’s annual “Labor
Day Breakfast” from 7:00am until 11:00 am
on Sunday, September 6th, at the Fall River
Lions Club Hall in McArthur.
This popular event features pancakes, eggs, ham and/or
sausage, expertly prepared by members of the American
Legion.
So . . . Fill up on this wonderful breakfast and then pick out
your favorite spot from which to watch the Labor Day
Parade, which begins at 12:00 noon at the Fall River High
School and goes all the way to the Inter-Mountain
Fairgrounds.
The members of the American Legion Willis F. Hollenbeak
Post 369 have served our country since World War II. And
now that their active service duties are over, they are
dedicated to serving our Community in more ways than
most of us who live in the Fall River Valley may be aware
of.
The American Legion raises millions of dollars in donations
to help veterans and their families and to provide college
scholarship opportunities.
One of the more popular ways in which the members of the
American Legion Post 369 raise funds is by holding an
Annual Easter Bingo at the Veteran’s Hall on Hwy 299 E
and Long Street in Fall River Mills.
One of the many ways in which members
of the American Legion Post 369 serve our
community is by participating in
Memorial Day Ceremonies as well as at
memorial services for our Fall River
Valley veterans.
Each year Legionnaires help kick off the
Fall River Century Bike Ride by serving
a fantastic pancake breakfast.
Proceeds from the various functions sponsored by the
American Lego Post 369 are used for a variety of causes.
Last year the proceeds from the Labor Day Breakfast
provided funds to help restore the Flag Pole and maintain
the flag at the Inter-Mountain Fairgrounds. To learn about
the many causes the legion supports, visit their webiste.
Probably one of the most profitable ways of raising funds
for their various projects is by renting out the facilities at
the Veteran’s Hall.
The Veteran’s Hall on Hwy 299 E and
Long Street in Fall River Mills
The hall can be used
for private parties
(such as weddings,
graduations,
baptisms
and
birthdays) as well as
various community
events, fund raisers
and meetings.
During the event, the Women’s Auxiliary
also sells raffle tickets for items donated
by legion members as well as local
businesses and supporters.
If you are interested in renting the Vet’s Hall for your
function, please call at (530) 336-5015 for more information
or to reserve your date.
The Easter Bingo became so popular that
the Legionnaires decided to hold a Thanksgiving Turkey
Bingo in the Fall.
For more information on the Willis F. Hollenbeak Post 369
of the American Legion, please check out their listing on
page 15 of this issue or visit their website at:
www.calegionpost369.org.
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AAUW TO HOLD 2015 KITCHEN TOUR
The Intermountain Fall River
Mills Branch of the American
Association of University
Women (AAUW) will be
holding their 2015 Kitchen
Tour on Sunday, September
20, 2015 from 1:00 – 5:00 pm
at fivefabulous homes in the
Intermountain Area.
Refreshments will be served at each home.
The tour (held every other year) is the organization’s major
fundraiser to send local 7th grade girls to Tech Trek (a
science and technology camp) at UC Davis each summer.
It also funds college scholarships for local women to continue
their education beyond their first two years.
The $20 tickets will be available at Hovis Ace Hardware in
Burney, and Do it Best Valley Hardware and Nursery in
Fall River Mills. Tickets will also be sold 12:30 – 2:30 pm
on the day of the tour at the Fort Crook Museum Round
Barn at the intersection of Highways 299 East and Glenburn
Road in Fall River Mills.
The tickets provide addresses and directions to each home,
along with advertisements from local businesses. AAUW
thanks these merchants for their support of AAUW and the
Kitchen Tour.
FALL RIVER VALLEY CVP IS RAFFLING OFF
A GLOCK PISTOL THIS YEAR
The Fall River Valley Citizen Volunteer Patrol is raffling off
a Glock .27 Pistor through August.
In the past, the CVP has held raffles during Airport Day, the
and the Inter-Mountain Fair as well as in other strategic
locations (such as Ray’s) in order to raise funds to provide
fuel and maintenance for their patrol vehicle.
The Glock .27 Pistol is a subcompact 9-shot
pistol, 6” long by 4” wide. It weights just 19 oz
and has a .40 S & W Caliber.
Raffle tickets are available at the Buckhorn and Ol’ Merc in
McArthur and Shasta Angler as well as at the CVP booth at
the Inter-Mountain Fair during the Labor Day Weekend.
Tickets are $5.00/each or 5 for $20.00. The drawing will be
held at the Inter-Mountain Fairgrounds on Sunday,
September 6th at 2:00 pm, but the winner does not have to
be present.
The Fall River Valley Citizen Volunteer Patrol is comprised
of several members from our community dedicated to
improving community safety and reducing crime by
providing extra “eyes and ears” to the Shasta County
Sheriff’s Department. If you would like more information
on the CVP or would like to make a donation other than
purchasing a raffle ticket, please call Lieutenant Jan Shafer
at (530) 336-7380.
VALLEY
HARDWARE
General Hardware, Nursery
and Lumber Products
336-5583
43185 Hwy 299
Fall River Mills, CA 96028
Sporting Goods ~ Housewares
Home of your Local Radio Shack
www.dibvalleyhardware.doitbest.com
LET US FEATURE YOUR UPCOMING EVENTS IN THE FALL RIVER VALLEY QUARTERLY
Do you have any special events coming up in November, December or January? If so, we would
like to feature your event in the November issue of our Fall River Valley Quarterly.
E-Mail Whitney at [email protected] with the dates, times, contact information and a
description of your event. (If you have any photos, flyers or posters, please attach PDF files to your email).
Space permitting, we will write the story and send it to you for additions and/or corrections.
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TAKE A DAY TRIP TO BEAUTIFUL MT. SHASTA
For thousands of years
Native Americans of the
Shasta, Klamath, Pit,
Modoc and Wintu tribes
utilized the abundant
natural resources of the
Mount Shasta area. The
first Europeans arrived in
about 1820 when trappers
came here for fur bearing
animals. Silver and gold
brought miners to this
area after 1851, and when
the railroad laid tracks
through
Strawberry
Valley in 1887, the timber
industry got underway.
Today, outdoor lovers—from extreme sports enthusiasts
to family vacationers and retirees—are enjoying the vast
recreational opportunities the Mount Shasta region has to
offer.
Start off your day with a hearty breakfast at the original
Black Bear Diner which is located on the main street as you
enter the city of Mt. Shasta.
retail shops, coffee houses,
restaurants,
unique
bookstores,
and
art
galleries.
Several restaurants offer
outdoor seating to enjoy the
view of the magnificent
Mount Shasta.
With multiple opportunities
for shopping, dining, and
recreation, visitors and
residents are sure to enjoy
their days spent in Mt.
Shasta.
Mt. Shasta City Park is home to the headwaters of
California’s powerful Sacramento River. Even during the
driest years, clear, icy water rushes from the hillside
feeding streams and ponds. Walk along the creek and
follow hedges of horsetail, fern and fragrant willow. The
26 acre public park is located off N. Mt. Shasta Blvd. on
Nixon Road and has Playgrounds, hiking trails, picnic area
and barbeque facilities.
In 1995, founders Bob & Laurie
Manley, along with founding
partner Bruce Dean, created the
first Black Bear Diner in Mt.
Shasta, California. In choosing a
name and a theme for their
restaurant, they decided upon the
black bear. It was a natural. The
legendary black bear is native to
the Mt. Shasta area, which was
once known as Berryvale due to
the vast strawberry fields once
enjoyed by bears and townspeople alike.
Everyone enjoys their signature bear
carvings, done by Ray Schulz of Deer
Park, Washington. Ray has been making
the bears since 1999 and has carved
more than 200 bears for Black Bear
Diner so far.
Mount Shasta is one of Northern
California’s fastest growing new
locations for destination vacationing,
from luxury resort retreats to wilderness camping.
Avid shoppers in Mt. Shasta can choose from an
assortment of specialty stores, quaint boutiques, gift shops,
and old-fashioned markets. The downtown area offers
Shasta Park is at the
north eastern part of
the city. The park
consists of 38 acres,
14 of which are
developed.
An
outdoor ice rink is
available
from
November through
April, and is the
pride of Mt. Shasta.
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A DEDICATION TO MY BEST FRIEND WHO HAS ALWAYS BEEN
AND ALWAYS WILL BE “THE WIND BENEATH MY WINGS.”
by Whitney Sutherland Murdock
When Steve, Koda and I first
moved to Fall River Mills eight
years ago, it was Steve’s dream
to spend his retirement playing
golf and making golf clubs for
serious “duffers.”
As fate would have it, that
dream soon gave way to a host
of other activities . . . All focused
on serving our community in
one way or another.
Because our dear friends, Hoss
and Georgie Bader, were longtime members of the Fall River Valley Citizen Volunteer
Patrol, we were (naturally) drawn to the idea of dedicating
our time and energy towards improving the safety of our
community and reducing crime as volunteer extensions of
the Shasta County Sheriff’s Department.
Besides going out on weekly patrols, the CVP also serves
as traffic control for the Fall River Century Bike Ride, the
Christmas Parade of Lights, Airport Day and other
various events in need of traffic control.
Naturally, it costs
money to maintain
and fuel the CVP
vehicle, so we also
had booths at
various
events
(such as Airport
Day and the InterMountain
Fair)
where we sold
popcorn and raffle
tickets to raise
funds.
American Legion Wills F. Hollenbeak Post 369 with the
primary duties of scheduling rentals of the Vet’s Hall and
serving on the Honor Guard.
While serving in the American Legion, Steve made a lot
of wonderful friends. Among them was Don Smith who,
after discovering that Steve and I used to perform in
nightclubs before we moved up to Fall River Mills,
managed to coerce Steve into joining the Intermountain
Acoustic Musicians.
The Intermountain Acoustic
Musicians had a ball playing
for various community
functions as well as
“Jamming” at the Ol’ Merc
in McArthur on the third
Thursday of every month
and regularly entertaining
patients at Mayers Memorial
Hospital. (See ad on Pg. 4).
Steve also became a member of the Eastern Shasta County
Flying Sheriff’s Posse and the Tea Party as well as serving
as Chairman for MAC (Municipal Advisory Committee).
And . . . when I began publishing the Fall River Valley
Quarterly, he managed to find the time to be our official
photographer as well as help edit the magazine and deliver
them throughout the valley.
In April of this year Steve became very ill and was
diagnosed with stage 4 Lung Cancer.
After undergoing a week of tests at Mercy Medical Center
in Redding, he was moved to the Mayers Memorial
Hospital Hospice Wing while friends and family worked
together to prepare our home so that he could spend his
final days watching the airplanes fly over and land at the
Fall River Airport (one of his greatest joys).
The same time that Jan Shafer was elected Lietenant for
the CVP, Steve was elected Sergeant/Secretary. Together,
they went out on patrol every Saturday night and also
spent a lot of time working together on maintaining the
vehicle as well as working together on Airport Day and
the Inter-Mountain Fair.
A 17 year Veteran of
the United States Air
Force, it was only
natural that Steve
would
soon
be
playing an integral
role as 2nd Vice
Commander of the
On the day before Steve was to
come home from the hospital,
members of the CVP, American
Legion and Sheriff’s Flying Posse
as well as many other good friends
got together at the hospital to
honor Steve for all he has done.
(The photo on the right is of
Sheriff Tom Bosenko presenting
Steve with one of the many awards he received that day)
Steve passed away in our home on May 7th of this year
and is dearly missed by many. I have loved Steve for
nearly 40 years. He will always be in my heart and is truly
“The Wind Beneath My Wings.”
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Last Call -
by Andrews Bentz
Hello once again citizens. Well there sure isn't
a shortage of topics to enjoy these days. My
goodness, controversy and chaos everywhere
around the world. And now we are seeing
things we've never seen before. Exhilarating
and scary at the same time.
Can anybody say the word Greece? Take a good look
America and think about how you can be a better American
and you'll be a better person for it. Trust yourself. It's
worth the effort right? I've always heard that there is no
better investment than in yourself. I tell that to people a lot
and they look at me funny. It's not a crime to do a little
thinking about your next move is it? I mean, it is quite the
chore to be an upstanding individual in this country today.
Not that I would know anything about being upstanding
but I do my best. Isn't that our only choice? And it seems
to be getting harder just to live these days. Thank God for
the freedom this country has provided and the individuals
who have sacrificed to maintain it.
I am so happy about my southern brethren. They finally
got rid of that symbol of inequality. Yeah I know it is a
touchy thing for most, but I am glad to see it go. I'm not
wanting to jump on that wagon of band, but I never liked
it ever. And I blame myself for never doing any thing
about it. Just never seemed to be all that united to me.
But history has shown us that people could own people.
Wow! Would you like to be owned? I have never worn
that flag though and that's a fact, jack.
If we could just get that guy who owns the Washington
D.C. football franchise to change the name of his team, it
would be great. Hey, think about it. He could make people
happy and be a hero. Probably make a few friends too.
Might even get the energy up to do a little more gaining
on the old competitive edge eh? Obviously he has the
money to it, but still refuses. Why? For what reason?
Tradition? Hell, I'm a baseball guy anyway. Football. .
.please! Hey, it's cool fight fans. I have played them all.
Had some particularly interesting dealings with a
colleague in the music arena a while back. Seems this
knucklehead couldn't be courteous to the tune of over
three months to communicate and do his job in booking
a fabulous band I was hoping to share at a great festival.
Ever been to the Pumpkin Festival in Half Moon Bay?
300,000 people in town for a two day weekend.
Everything! Fun under the sun. I highly recommend it.
Nothing but first class all the way and by Monday
morning, you would have never known. Spotless. Very
impressive to see government and citizenry collaborate to
benefit so many. But this guy just didn't seem to fit the
bill regarding his communication skills in my mind. He
made a very small job a pain in the rear and then turned
it personal because he couldn't do his job. Question : Why
are these guys in position to make these decisions? Seems
like an old question and there never seems to be an answer.
Courtesy? What's that? One of his texts actually said,"I'll
get back to you in the next average day". What the hell
does that even mean anyway? Who says that? Now I'm
laughing. That's all I can do. And because of my actions.
. .needless to say, our band won't be playing. I guess we
both earned that one.
Well least we forget. . .the thought of our next president.
Ahh, the worst for last. Yes , mother! It's that time again.
I'm going for a strong leader that has the ability to lead
by being a leader type guy. Nuf' said. Sorry Hillary,the
graybar hotel is in your future not mine, girlfriend!
And as a bonus please don't forget. There are some new
bacteria out there that are becoming immune to antibiotics! This is some whacky stuff here. So if they don't
work give them back and charge your pharmacist with a
management reclamation fee. It's where you charge the
company a fee to fix their mistake and take up your
valuable time by doing their job as well as yours. Pretty
cool huh? Made that one up myself.
Good times await. Gotta go daddy-o.
It's “Last Call!”
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