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Golden Bear Store owner killed at his home

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(March 12, 2007) Shasta County sheriff's deputies were called to the residence of Jon and Julie Ford of Round Mountain Monday morning where Jon Ford was found dead just before 11 a.m., said sheriff's Capt. Dave Compomizzo. The Fords own the Golden Bear Store and Deli in Round Mountain and My-T-Fine Foods in Bella Vista. Julie Ford last saw her husband about 7 a.m. Monday and called from the Bella Vista store about 10:30 a.m. to ask her husband's parents, who live about one mile away from the couple's home, to check on Jon when she couldn't reach him at the house by telephone. Jon's father Woody reportedly found his son "unconscious," Compomizzo said. The sheriff's department wouldn't say how Ford died or the murder weapon used, but said the victim sustained "obvious trauma." Click on the photo to access the video. FOR USE WITH A HIGH-SPEED INTERNET CONNECTION.

BIG VALLEY LOSES TO WESTWOOD IN OVERTIME FOR DIV. VI TITLE

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(March 3, 2007) Behind most of the game until they tied it 35-35 with 4:58 left in the third period, Big Valley surged ahead 48-46 with 4:46 left in the contest with Westwood for the Div. VI championship. The two teams faced each other in overtime, but the Cardinals lost the clash in the Shasta College gym, 72-62. Click on the photo to access the video. FOR USE WITH A HIGH-SPEED INTERNET CONNECTION.

Johnson Park man dies when pickup hits tree

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(February 3, 2007) A 59-year-old Johnson Park man died Saturday after the pickup he was driving skidded off a dirt road and struck a tree. Robert E. Scalf appears to have died on impact, according to California Highway Patrol traffic officer John Cannon. The man’s 14-year-old passenger, Alexander S. Lardin, also of Johnson Park, walked one and one-half miles even though he sustained major injuries in the collision to call 911 from a cellular telephone. Click on the photo to access the video. FOR USE WITH A HIGH-SPEED INTERNET CONNECTION.

Family welcomes wounded soldier returning from Iraq

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(January 5, 2007) As he stepped off the plane at the Redding airport, an arm cast could be seen poking through the sleeve of 20-year-old James Ontano’s clothing. The Army private first class soldier was returning home to recover from injuries he sustained when an improvised explosive device (IED) exploded while he was on patrol Christmas Day in southern Iraq. A soldier ahead of him died in the blast, among the nine reported by the Department of Defense as killed or who later died from their injuries sustained on Christmas Day and the days that followed. Click on the photo to access the video. FOR USE WITH A HIGH-SPEED INTERNET CONNECTION.

Water board hesitant to grant adjustment to schools' bill

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(December 20, 2006) A school district’s request for a rate adjustment in its 2005 sewer fees met with confusion at the Dec. 20 meeting of the Burney Water District. Rick Ranquist, maintenance and operations supervisor for the the Fall River Joint Unified School District, said the district had two large undetected water leaks in December 2005 that were corrected by the end of the month. Since sewer rates are based on water usage, he said the schools’ sewer rates were skewed in favor of the water district. To view the exchange between Ranquist and the water district, click on the photo to access the video. FOR USE WITH A HIGH-SPEED INTERNET CONNECTION.

Christmas Light Parade through Fall River Mills and McArthur amid snowfall

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(December 16, 2006) Slick roads and snowfall didn't keep nearly 400 people from the ninth annual Christmas Light Parade through Fall River Mills and ending at the fairgrounds in McArthur. A bonfire, hot beverages and Santa Claus greeted the many who turned out for the event. Click on the photo to access the video. FOR USE WITH A HIGH-SPEED INTERNET CONNECTION.

Children injured when car overturns on Highway 299

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(December 16, 2006) A 2-year-old and 4-year-old sustained injuries when the vehicle they were in overturned on Highway 299 just west of Hat Creek County Park. Melinda Heffley, 24, of Burney was driving the 1982 Datsun 210 about 1:30 p.m. when she lost control of the vehicle. In a separate incident later that evening, a 60-year-old Burney man was arrested for alleged drunken driving when the SUV he was driving slid off the road and overturned at Black Ranch and Vedder roads. Click on the photo to access the video. FOR USE WITH A HIGH-SPEED INTERNET CONNECTION.

Fire damages room at motel in Burney while frying fish

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(December 12, 2006) Some $15,000 damage was done to the Green Gables Motel after a pan filled with greese and left on a hot stove ignited a fire. One firefighter was injured when he fell from a fire truck. Click on the photo to access the video. FOR USE WITH A HIGH-SPEED INTERNET CONNECTION.

Laser dentistry comes to Burney

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(December 13, 2006) Dr. Robert Hatcher has been performing laser treatment for removing tooth decay and other dental problems for more than six months. “With lasers we can now do about 50 percent of the normal things we do in dentistry without using any anesthesia,” Hatcher said. “Lasers are light energy that is directed and focused at the tip of the laser beam that actually vaporizes the tissue you are pointing it at.” Click on the photo to access the video. FOR USE WITH A HIGH-SPEED INTERNET CONNECTION.

Elderly Fall River Mills man dies in house fire off Dee Knoch Road

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(December 8, 2006) An 84-year-old Fall River Mills man died in a house fire Friday night off of Dee Knoch Road between Fall River Mills and McArthur. About 30 firefighters responded to the scene from McArthur, Fall River Mills and Soldier Mountain volunteer fire departments. Click on the photo to access the video. FOR USE WITH A HIGH-SPEED INTERNET CONNECTION.

CARDINALS OVER RAIDERS IN OPENING ROUND OF CHESTER TOURNAMENT

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(December 7, 2006) The Big Valley boys basketball team defeated Burney 57-46 in the opening round of the Mountain Pride tournament in Chester Thursday evening. The Cardinal’s record improves to 2-2 while the winless Raiders drop to 0-5. The Lady Cardinals (1-3) earned their first win by outlasting the Lady Raiders (0-2) by the score of 33-27 to open the tournament. Video and editing by Richard Allan. Click on the photo to access the video. FOR USE WITH A HIGH-SPEED INTERNET CONNECTION.

SEASON ENDS WITH ST. FRANCIS CENTRAL COAST CATHOLIC HIGH IN STATE FINALS PLAYOFF GAME

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(November 25, 2006) Fall River’s volleyball season came to an end Saturday night. The St. Francis Central Coast Catholic High School Sharks of Watsonville made the seven-hour trek to McArthur and defeated the Lady Bulldogs 25-22, 25-18 and 25-21 to advance to the state semifinals. Video and editing by Richard Allan. Click on the photo to access the video. FOR USE WITH A HIGH-SPEED INTERNET CONNECTION.

FALL RIVER DEFEATS RINCON VALLEY CHRISTIAN IN STATE FINALS PLAYOFF GAME

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(November 21, 2006) The Lady Bulldogs defeated Rincon Valley Christian of Santa Rosa Tuesday evening 3-1 to advance to the next round in state finals competition. The Lady Bulldogs, seeded No. 4, will host eighth-seeded St. Francis CCC of Watsonville after that team upset No. 1 seeded Turlock Christian Tuesday night 3-1. Video and editing by Richard Allan. FOR USE WITH A HIGH-SPEED INTERNET CONNECTION.

Shasta College trustees gather for rare Burney meeting, OK forestry A.S. degree program

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(November 8, 2006) An application for a new forest science and technology program at Shasta College was approved by trustees when they met in Burney for their regularly scheduled monthly meeting. The program was developed in response to an ongoing need through northern California for well-trained forestry technicians. “There has certainly been a need,” said Shasta College instructor Ken Nolte. “Far and away more jobs than I have students at this time.” To hear more of his comments, click on the photo. FOR USE WITH A HIGH-SPEED INTERNET CONNECTION.

Woman dies in crash Sunday on Highway 44-89 near Ashpan Snowmobile Park

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(November 12, 2006) A 27-year-old woman was killed Sunday about 2:42 p.m. when the vehicle she was driving crashed into a tree off of Highway 44/89 about two miles west of the Ashpan Snowmobile Park west of Old Station. Jennifer Lynne Sampley of Redding was apparently killed upon impact. A postmortem examination is tentatively set for Tuesday by the Shasta County coroner's office. Click on the photo to access the video. FOR USE WITH A HIGH-SPEED INTERNET CONNECTION.

CARDINALS DEFEAT BURNEY, 55-0, AND WILL HOST LOS MOLINOS FOR SECOND ROUND OF DIV. V PLAYOFFS

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(November 9, 2006) The Cardinals will host Los Molinos in the second round of Div. V playoffs slated for Nov. 17; this following Big Valley's (No. 1 ranking) 55-0 defeat of the Burney Raiders (No. 8). Los Molinos (No. 4) defeated Tulelake (No. 5) 20-7 Thursday to earn the second-round berth. Also in the second playoff round are Hayfork (No. 3), as the Timberjacks defeated Bishop Quinn (No. 6) 43-14, and Maxwell (No. 2), which defeated the Fall River Bulldogs (No. 7) 48-14. Maxwell will host Hayfork Nov. 17. Click on the photo to access the video. FOR USE WITH A HIGH-SPEED INTERNET CONNECTION.

Fall River Bulldogs lose to Maxwell in playoffs

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(November 9, 2006) The season has come to an end for the Fall River Bulldogs. They were bounced out of the Division V playoffs with a 48-14 drubbing at the hands of the Maxwell Panthers. Down 20-0 in the second quarter, the Bulldogs were driving and looked to get back in the game. But Gustavo Rangel took a Cody Wagner pass the other direction 70 yards and a 27-0 Panther lead. Garret Barnett rushed for 104 yards on 18 carries and hauled in three passes for 50 yards. Maxwell’s Kane Lunsten scored four touchdowns. Video camera operator and editor Richard Allan. Click on the photo to access the video. FOR USE WITH A HIGH-SPEED INTERNET CONNECTION.

Fall River upends Etna in final regular season clash

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(November 3, 2006) Garrett Barnett scored three fourth quarter touchdowns to propel the Fall River Bulldogs to a 22-6 victory over the Etna Lions. He finished the game with 189 yards rushing on 24 carries. Nick Lakey helped out by bulling his way for 122 yards on 25 hauls. Video camera operator and editor Richard Allan. Click on the photo to access the video. FOR USE WITH A HIGH-SPEED INTERNET CONNECTION.

Ribbon cutting ceremony held for opening of new rest area

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(November 2, 2006) A ribbon cutting ceremony was held Thursday for the $3 million Bogard roadside rest area built 37 miles east of Old Station. Plans to replace a 40-year-old structure began in 1999 and included two years of construction by Hat Creek Construction. Click on the photo to access the video. FOR USE WITH A HIGH-SPEED INTERNET CONNECTION.

Big Valley defeats Westwood for final regular season game

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(November 3, 2006) The Big Valley varsity defeated Westwood, 47-0, Friday night for the Cardinal Homecoming. Big Valley finished at the top of the Evergreen League and is slated to play Burney in a Thursday clash for the opening of the Division V playoffs. Click on the photo to access the video. FOR USE WITH A HIGH-SPEED INTERNET CONNECTION.

McArthur FFA Parli-Pro team takes 2nd in nation

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(November 1, 2006) The McArthur Future Farmers of America advanced parliamentary procedure team from Fall River High School finished second at the 79th annual National Convention held in Indianapolis, Indiana Friday, garnering each member a $300 scholarship. Last April, the local FFA team competed and won at the state competition held in Fresno earning them the right to compete at the national level. Click on the photo to access the video. FOR USE WITH A HIGH-SPEED INTERNET CONNECTION.

Red Ribbon march for East Burney Elementary and a drug-free school

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(October 27, 2006) East Burney Elementary School students walked from their school to Burney High School and then saw some demonstrations by the Shasta County sheriff's office on the football field. Video by Katie Harrington. Click on the photo to access the video. FOR USE WITH A HIGH-SPEED INTERNET CONNECTION.

Trapped firefighters in southern California brings back memories of incident here nearly 20 years ago

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(October 28, 2006) The death of five firefighters in southern California brings back memories of a similar event here nearly 20 years ago. On a late August weekend in 1987, some 118 fires were burning in the Intermountain area. About 100 firefighters were battling a 4,000-acre lightning-caused fire about 20 miles north of Bieber in the Modoc National Forest on Sunday, Aug. 30, 1987. Called the Crank Fire, the blaze began about 2 p.m. and trapped three fire engines and 30 firefighters from Adin and the Intermountain Conservation Camp in Bieber. Eighteen of the firefighters were taken to hospitals in Alturas and Mayers Memorial Hospital in Fall River Mills and two were transferred to the burn unit in Chico. Injuries ranged from smoke inhalation to first and second degree burns. Keith Bryan and Susan Holmes, both of the U.S. Forest Service in Adin, described how the fire encircled the 30 firefighters. Melted hard hats and other items left behind by escaping firefighters could be seen near the burned engines. Click on the photo to access the video and hear their comments. FOR USE WITH A HIGH-SPEED INTERNET CONNECTION.

Burney Water Director notes the work by many assisted in securing $25,000 grant

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(October 18, 2006) Burney Water District director Cindy Dodds commended the work of all those who applied for a $25,000 grant to upgrade a solar system at the Burney community swimming pool. Shasta County supervisors were scheduled Tuesday to approve the grant as part of more than $700,000 awarded in tobacco settlement funds. Click on the photo to access the video and hear her comments. FOR USE WITH A HIGH-SPEED INTERNET CONNECTION.

BULLDOGS RUN OPENING KICKOFF IN FOR TD, BUT END UP LOSING TO BISHOP QUINN LIONS, 44-36

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(October 21, 2006) The Bishop Quinn Lions came out on top of a see-saw battle with the Fall River Bulldogs Saturday afternoon at the Palo Cedro field. When the final buzzer sounded, the Lions held the lead, 44-36. Click on the photo to access the video. FOR USE WITH A HIGH-SPEED INTERNET CONNECTION.

Big Valley improves its Evergreen League mark

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(October 20, 2006) In Friday's league game, the host Big Valley Cardinals football team scored a 55-12 win over the Greenville Indians. Next up, the Cardinals meet the Dunsmuir Tigers in an Evergreen League game October 27. Big Valley will look to improve on its 5-2 overall season record and 3-1 Evergreen League mark. Click on the photo to access the video. FOR USE WITH A HIGH-SPEED INTERNET CONNECTION.

Congressman tours district, stops in Burney, Fall River

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(October 16, 2006) Rep. Wally Herger, R-Rio Oso, made stops in Burney and Fall River Monday, checking with constituents three weeks before the Nov. 7 election. Herger toured the Burney fire hall where he viewed some of the more than $700,000 in federal money made available to the department for purchases through FEMA and Homeland Security funds. Fire Training Officer Matt Scheckla noted an additional $100,000 in federal funds were distributed with the coordinated efforts of the Burney Fire Protection District to area hospitals and other organizations. Herger also made stops at Hovis Hardware, meeting with owner Aileen Hovis, and at Inter Mountain Body Works, where he met with owner Frank Kimp and his daughter Renee. Click on the photo to access the video. FOR USE WITH A HIGH-SPEED INTERNET CONNECTION.

Soroptimist International Sierra Nevada Region Fall District VI Meeting in Burney

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(October 14, 2006) Representatives from 10 Sierra Nevada Region Soroptimist International clubs gathered in Burney for a District VI fall meeting and were given a region update from Poco Davis, SNR governor of Las Vegas. They also heard from District VI director Linda Wright of Weaverville during the two-day event. Click on the photo to access the video. FOR USE WITH A HIGH-SPEED INTERNET CONNECTION.

Preventing cooking fires is theme for fire safety week

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(October 14, 2006) Fire Prevention Week concluded Saturday with local fire agencies offering demonstrations of the equipment used and tips on preventing cooking fires. The public was invited to test their skills using a fire extinguisher and fun packs and fire hats were passed out to children. Click on the photo to access the video. FOR USE WITH A HIGH-SPEED INTERNET CONNECTION.

Fall River defeats Burney to win Bulldog Homecoming

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(October 13, 2006) The Fall River Bulldogs beat the Burney Raiders for the second time in three weeks, this one by a score of 32-0. Both Burney and Fall River now sport a 1-1 Shasta Cascade League record behind both Modoc and Weed, each at 2-0. This video has numerous replays from different angles using two cameras. Camera operators Richard Allan and Craig Harrington. Click on the photo to access the video. FOR USE WITH A HIGH-SPEED INTERNET CONNECTION.

Teacher calls for bringing back full-time high school guidance counselors in Burney, F.R.

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A Burney High School art teacher made a plea to school trustees to reinstate full-time guidance counselors at both Burney and Fall River high schools. Rick Morris made the request at the school board’s Oct. 4 meeting in McArthur, citing an increase in mental health needs of the area. Click on the photo to access the video. FOR USE WITH A HIGH-SPEED INTERNET CONNECTION.

Turnovers prove costly as Bulldogs open 0-1 in Weed

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It’s hard to win when you turn the ball over, especially if you give it away in your own territory. Fall River coughed the ball up early to help Weed jump out to a 14-0 lead Friday night, as the Cougars went on win the contest 27-12. Video camera operator and editor – Richard Allan. Click on the photo to access the video. FOR USE WITH A HIGH-SPEED INTERNET CONNECTION.

Big Valley loses Evergreen League game to Tulelake

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The Big Valley Cardinals dropped an Evergreen League game to the visiting Tulelake Honkers, 26-7, and moves them into a threee-way second place standing behind Maxwell. The junior varsity also lost their game, 41-0. Click on the photo to access the video. FOR USE WITH A HIGH-SPEED INTERNET CONNECTION.

Burney defeats Bishop Quinn to win Homecoming

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Raider Chris Wall scored twice for Burney Friday night in defeating the Bishop Quinn Lions, 14-6. Burney quarterback Michael Pearson hit Wall from seven yards out in the first quarter and Wall crossed the end zone in the fourth quarter on a four-yard run. Burney is 1-0 in Shasta Cascade League action and sports a 4-2 record overall. The Raiders travel to Fall River on Friday. Video by Steve Martin. Click on the photo to access the video. FOR USE WITH A HIGH-SPEED INTERNET CONNECTION.

Geology students explore sites around the Intermountain area

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Shasta College instructor Randy Reed leads a group of students studying the geology of the Modoc Plateau during three-day field trip. Some of the sites explored included Medicine Lake, Lava Beds National Monument, Glass Mountain, Adin Pass and Petroglyph Point, among others. The one-unit course is offered every other year, with the next scheduled for fall 2008. Click on either the photo or the file size to access the video. FOR USE WITH A HIGH-SPEED INTERNET CONNECTION.

Ash spill turns water grey in Burney Creek

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(October 2, 2006) Telephone calls to local law enforcement and water agencies spread fears of an oil spill or sewer lines that may have backed up and were discharging pollutants into Burney Creek Monday afternoon. However, a check by state fish and game warden Jake Bushey found ash was the culprit and he traced the problem back to an area where Sierra Pacific Industries was working on their ash waste pit at the west end of Burney. Once they were made aware of the discharge, Bushey said SPI quickly constructed a dam to prevent more ash from entering the creek. Click on either the photo or the file size to access the video. FOR USE WITH A HIGH-SPEED INTERNET CONNECTION.

Fall River beats Raiders in game at Pisenti Field

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(September 29, 2006) The Bulldogs traveled to Burney Friday night and defeated their hosts, 28-8, in a non-league matchup. The Raiders are now 2-2 in preseason action and Fall River sports a 2-3 mark. Click on either the photo or the file size to access the video. FOR USE WITH A HIGH-SPEED INTERNET CONNECTION.

Cardinals in first place, defeating Hayfork, 35-12

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(September 29, 2006) The Big Valley Cardinals hosted Hayfork Friday night and handed the visiting Timberjacks their first loss of the season, 35-12. The Cardinals are in first place of the Evergreen League with a 3-0 record. They next host Tulelake Friday night. Click on either the photo or the file size to access the video. FOR USE WITH A HIGH-SPEED INTERNET CONNECTION. Video by Richard Allan

Dedication of new bridge on Cove Road over Hatchet Creek

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(September 21, 2006) A ribbon cutting ceremony was held Thursday for the Cove Road Hatchet Creek Bridge north of Montgomery Creek. Project plans provided for a two lane, 110-foot long by more than 23-foot wide three span, reinforced concrete slab bridge. The total cost of the bridge is nearly $1.3 million with federal funds picking up 80 percent, state funds covering nearly 16 percent and the county pitching in a little more than 4 percent or about $56,000. The contractor is A.J. Vasconi, General Engineering. Click on either the photo or the file size to access the video. FOR USE WITH A HIGH-SPEED INTERNET CONNECTION. Still photography courtesy of Patrick Minturn and Shasta County.

Children injured in 3-car crash near school

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(September 20, 2006) A 13-year-old Cassel boy was was ejected from the vehicle he was riding in during a three-car traffic collision Wednesday morning. Regina Renae Knowles, 39, was driving her children, ages 16, 15, 13 and 11 to Mountain Christian Academy on Sandpit Road and Highway 299 about 8:25 a.m. in a Ford Expedition. She was stopped at Cassel Road and attempting to cross the highway when she drove into the path of a westbound Dodge Caravan, driven by Belinda Sue Wells, 28, of Fall River Mills. Wells locked her vehicle’s brakes and skidded into the side of the Knowles’ vehicle. The Knowles’ vehicle then spun around and hit a third vehicle driven by Julie Ann Huston, 26, of Cassel, who was waiting for traffic to clear in an Astro van, the California Highway Patrol reported. The 13-year-old in the Expedition, who wasn’t wearing a seatbelt, was ejected out the right side rear window. A 3-month-old riding in a child restraint seat in the right front passenger area of the Caravan was injured when the passenger side airbag deployed. Both were flown to Mercy Medical Center. The infant, who sustained a bruise to the head, was treated and released from the hospital within two days. The rest of the Knowles family sustained minor injuries, some included cuts and bruises, and all were treated at Mayers Memorial Hospital in Fall River Mills. Click on either the photo or the file size to access the video. FOR USE WITH A HIGH-SPEED INTERNET CONNECTION. Video and still photography by Katie Harrington

Hat Creek Rim 2-vehicle crash

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(September 16, 2006) On Saturday morning, two persons were injured when a motorist driving a rental car from Reno slid into the path of an oncoming pickup on the Hat Creek rim east of Old Station. David Edward Martin, 42, of Sussex, Wis., was driving west on Highway 44 about two miles east of Highway 89 at 10:30 a.m. when he allowed the sedan to drift onto the right gravel shoulder. The vehicle then slid sideways into the eastbound lane and into the path of a pickup driven by Leroy Robert Hutchings, 61, of San Leandro. Hutchings was taken by ambulance to Mayers Memoral Hospital, treated and released. A passenger in Martin’s vehicle, Peter German, 32, also of Wisconsin, was airlifted to Shasta Regional Medical Center in Redding complaining of pain to his right side. Click on either the photo or the file size to access the video. FOR USE WITH A HIGH-SPEED INTERNET CONNECTION

Game warden seizes about $30,000 in processed marijuana on Fenders Ferry

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(September 16, 2006) Two Mexican nationals were booked Saturday into Shasta County jail following a traffic stop on Fenders Ferry Road. Department of Fish and Game warden DeWayne Little was on routine patrol during the opening day of deer season and traveling north about 13 miles from Highway 299 when a 1990 Jeep Cherokee traveling in the opposite direction nearly collided with his vehicle about 10:15 a.m. The warden turned around and stopped the vehicle, preparing to cite the motorist for reckless driving when he discovered 19 2-gallon plastic bags filled with processed marijuana, about 20 pounds total with a street value of $30,000. Click on either the photo or the file size to access the video. FOR USE WITH A HIGH-SPEED INTERNET CONNECTION

RAIDERS OFFER NO MERCY IN DEFEATING WARRIORS

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(September 15, 2006) The Burney Raiders defeated the Mercy Warriors 22-12 at Gene Pisenti field Friday night. The Raider JVs also won their contest, 36-0. Click on either the photo or the file size to access the video. FOR USE WITH A HIGH-SPEED INTERNET CONNECTION

Traffic stop by new deputy in Burney ends in arrest of 1 man

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(September 13, 2006) A new deputy just assigned to the Burney substation on Wednesday, Jesse Gunsauls, made a traffic stop two hours into his shift and arrested a 42-year-old Johnson Park man working as a logger in Big Bend for allegedly being in possession of some 20 grams of methamphetamine. Click on either the photo or the file size to access the video. FOR USE WITH A HIGH-SPEED INTERNET CONNECTION

BIG RIG HAULING DIATOMACEOUS EARTH CRASHES ON HIGHWAY 299

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(September 12, 2006) An Anderson driver traveling west on Highway 299 Tuesday about 3:10 p.m. and hauling a load of diatomaceous earth ran his big rig up an embankment and overturned in front of Montgomery Creek Elementary School. The crash shut down both lanes of the highway for about 90 minutes while Caltrans crews began the initial cleanup. Click on either the illustration or the file size to access the video. FOR USE WITH A HIGH-SPEED INTERNET CONNECTION

Five new teachers at Fall River Elementary School

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(September 11, 2006) Some new faces at Fall River Elementary School are sixth grade teacher Roxanna Shaffer, fifth grade teacher Stacey Mentink, K-6 resource teacher Amy McKee, second grade teacher Lisa Bernal, and combination fourth-fifth grade teacher Trina Harvey. Click on either the illustration or the file size to access the video. FOR USE WITH A HIGH-SPEED INTERNET CONNECTION

Burney Raiders win defensive battle, 2-0, against Chester Volcanoes

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(September 8, 2006) In a defensive battle that also had a folly of fumbles, the Burney Raiders defeated the Chester Volcanoes 2-0 Friday on the home field. Click on either the photo or the file size to access the video. FOR USE WITH A HIGH-SPEED INTERNET CONNECTION

2 Injured in crash

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(September 3, 2006) Sunday morning, two people sustained injuries when a small sedan rear-ended a pickup on Highway 299 at Goose Valley Road. Nathan J. Robbins, 34, of Burney was traveling west on the highway about 9:05 a.m. and was preparing to make a right turn onto Goose Valley Road when his vehicle was struck from behind. Driving the sedan was Carla L. Mueck, 27, of McArthur who reportedly didn’t see the pickup slowing to make the turn. The collision sent the pickup up an embankment where it overturned. Robbins’s 6-year-old son Evan, who was riding in the rightside passenger seat, was taken by Burney ambulance to the hospital and treated for a smashed finger. His father complained of pain. Mueck reportedly was not injured.

Deputies arrest 2 for alleged narcotics violations

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(September 2, 2006) Two Burney residents were arrested Saturday night for alleged narcotics violations, including possession, transportation and sales, near Mountain View and Main Street. Shasta County sheriff’s deputy Stephen Harper was told a suspicious vehicle was seen in front of the Safeway store in Burney just before 8 p.m. When he contacted the driver, David Doverspike, 20, he believed the subject was under the influence of a controlled substance. Click on either the photo or the file size to access the video.

Big Valley begins the season 1-0 while the Fall River Bulldogs drop to 0-2

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(August 30, 2006) Big Valley opened its pre-league action with a 34-20 win over the Fall River Bulldogs at the McArthur field. Cardinal running back Matt Dowell contributed four of those Big Valley TDs among his 22 carries and 176 total yards for the evening. The Fall River JVs won their contest, 31-6. Click on either the photo or the file size to access the video.

Local cross-country teams run for fun and funds

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(August 26, 2006) Both Fall River and Burney high school cross-country teams held an overnight relay at BHS Pisenti Field to raise funds for the thinclad squads. The relays began about 5 p.m. on Friday and concluded Saturday afternoon. Runners each sought sponsors who would pay them to complete laps around the track. With fewer runners this year, about 10 total between the two teams, coach John Diezsi of Burney and Bill Brown of Fall River, expected to raise about $500 which will be used to pay team entry fees at cross-country meets this season, purchase uniforms and pay for transportation costs. In previous years, they have collected up to $1,000. Both teams are entirely self-supporting and receive no district funding. This is the fourth year of the fundraiser for Burney and the third year for Fall River. Click on either the photo or the file size to access the video.

Fall River loses season opener to Hayfork 45-8

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(August 25, 2006) Hayfork opened its season with a 45-8 win over the host Fall River Bulldogs. Timberjack quarterback Nick Gonzalez ran for three scores, and Joe Doshier added two more. Hayfork scored 16 points before Fall River's Garrett Barnett scored on a 4-yard run in the second quarter. Click on either the photo or the file size to access the video.

Local coaches share preseason thoughts as high school teams scrimmage

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(August 19, 2006) Fall River head coach Todd Sloat, Burney head coach Ron Conley and Big Valley head coach Steve Gagnon have their players in pads for scrimmage Saturday at Big Valley High School where the teams tested their skills in preseason action. Also at the scrimmage were Westwood and Chester. Former Big Valley head coach and 2006 North Team All Star football coach Matt Hunsaker was also on hand offering some advice to the varsity squads. Click on either the photo or the file size to access the video.

2004 Inter-Mountain Fair queen injured in traffic accident on McArthur Road

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(August 13, 2006) Jackie McArthur was traveling south on McArthur Road in Dana Sunday when it appears she fell asleep at the wheel about 3:10 p.m. The pickup crossed over the opposing lane, traveled through a fence and hit a large tree. She was taken to Mayers Memorial Hospital and transfered to a Redding hospital where she underwent surgery for leg injuries. She was listed in fair condition Tuesday by a nursing supervisor at Mercy Medical Center. In another incident Saturday afternoon, a family traveling in two vehicles from Yreka to Bishop crashed near the bridge construction site on Highway 89 in Cayton Valley. One vehicle rear-ended the second as they approached traffic that was stopped for the one-lane bridge. No injuries were reported. Click on either the photo or the file size to access the video.

Local fire department is purchasing agent for bioterrorism grant money

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(August 15, 2006) The Burney Fire Protection District came to the rescue as the purchasing agent for hospitals in the county, the Red Cross and other agencies which qualified for Health Resources and Services Administration grant money, but hadn't spent their funding as the deadline approached. About $100,000 was in jeopardy of going back to Washington D.C. had the local department not acted. The $31,000 generator shown in the video was one recently purchased by the BFPD for its own use but bought through a separate FEMA grant. Fire Chief Robert May and EMT 1 Kathy Harney explain some of the purchases made with the HRSA grant money. Click on either the photo or the file size to access the video.

BLM gathers wild horses that will be put up for adoption

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(August 11, 2006) Rick Harmon flys low as he directs band of wild horses to makeshift corral at the Twin Peaks Herd Management Area that straddles the California/Nevada border about 30 miles northeast of Susanville. The Bureau of Land Managment is rounding up about 1,000 wild horses and burros to balance the population against the needs of mule deer, pronghorn antelope and permitted livestock. Click on either the photo or the file size to access the video.

Missing 3-year-old found by volunteer mother and daughter search team

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(August 10, 2006) A missing 3-year-old Burney girl was found safe, although a little sunburned on her arms, thirsty and showing some cuts to her feet and legs, after spending some 10 hours wandering in fields about a mile southwest of her home. Mother and daughter Kathy and Gwen Lakey heard about the missing girl and decided to do their own search on horseback just after 6 p.m. No sooner had they saddled up when they spotted the girl in a wheat field at the end of Michigan Street. Danel was quickly reunited with her family at the sheriff’s office Burney substation where more than 100 searchers and other volunteers had gathered for the happy occasion. Click on either the photo or the file size to access the video.

Search for 3-year-old missing from Burney

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(August 10, 2006) Forty-five Shasta County sheriff department search and rescue personnel and an untold number of community volunteers were actively searching Thursday for 3-year-old Danel Brumbaugh who went missing from her northeast Burney home. Her mother last saw Danel, also known as Nellie, asleep just before 8 a.m. as she was heading out the door for an appointment in Big Valley. The girl’s father and brother were still sleeping as well in the house at the end of Blue Bird Lane. When they awoke about 9:30 or 10 a.m., they found the door to Danel’s room open and the girl gone, but assumed the toddler had gone to Big Valley with her mother. It wasn’t until 12:45 p.m. deputies were called when it was determined the girl wasn’t with relatives. Click on either the photo or the file size to access the video.

Big Rig spills garlic in Montgomery Creek

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(August 7, 2006) A 36-year-old big rig driver from Merced lost a trailer full of garlic along Highway 299 in Montgomery Creek Monday. Roberto Esquivel Gallegos was heading west on the highway to Stockton but apparently traveling too fast and lost control about 6 p.m. One of the trailers began spilling garlic on the highway near Montgomery Creek Elementary School and continued dumping the load past the post office and down the highway before overturning east of Windy Point Road. Click on either the photo or the file size to access the video.

Redwood lumber spill on Highway 299

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(August 2, 2006) Mark Lynch was driving a big rig hauling redwood lumber from Redding to Idaho Falls, Idaho when he rounded a corner on Highway 299 too fast and the rig overturned just west of the Hat Creek County Park. Lynch, shown in this photo, sustained some cuts and bruises. Most of the lumber went over an embankment. Caltrans piloted traffic along a one-lane route until the clean-up could be completed. Click on either the photo or the file size to access the video.

Sutherland, Kyle represent Burney, Fall River in 34-7 victory for North team

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(July 29, 2006) Burney's Kevin Sutherland and Fall River's Jake Kyle made major contributions to the North team's 34-7 victory over the South in Saturday's 29th annual Lions Northern California All Star Football Game held at Shasta College. Head coach for the North, Matt Hunsaker, longtime head coach at Big Valley High School and most recently at Central Valley High, led the team. Click on either the photo or the file size to access the video.

More grapes being produced in northeastern California

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(July 29, 2006) The growth of small wineries in California is evident in northeastern California as Dr. James A. Wolpert, viticulture extension specialist at the University of California, Davis, witnessed while visiting here. He offered advice to growers while touring vineyards in Tulelake and the Intermountain area. He shares his observations and suggestions which are available by clicking on the file size link or the photo to access the video.

Barn destroyed in early morning fire in Burney

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(July 24, 2006) A barn at the end of Ontario Street in Burney was fully engulfed in flames when firefighters arrived about 1:30 a.m. Monday. Items in the barn owned by former volunteer fire chief Leonard Smith and destroyed in the blaze included a Model A Ford and an International tractor. Initial reports indicate the fire was caused by spontaneous combustion in hay bales. About $50,000 in damages was reported. Click on the file size link or the photo to access the video.

Hot temperatures hamper firefighting efforts

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(July 23, 2006) Temperatures above 100 degrees hampered firefighting efforts Sunday afternoon in Hat Creek, leading to at least two firefighters being taken away by ambulance to Mayers Memorial Hospital and treated for heat exhaustion. The lookout at Burney Mountain reported the fire about 5 p.m. just as many U.S. Forest Service personnel were heading home from the Hat Creek work center. Within two hours the fire had grown to an estimated 25 to 30 acres and more than 120 firefighters were battling the blaze. Click on the file size link or the photo to access the video.

Eight gardens featured on 11th annual tour

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(July 22, 2006) The 11th annual Burney-Cassel Garden Tour featured eight gardens of both small and large as well as new and well established yards. The eight included the Burney Chamber gardens, and the homes of Ray and Ralene Metcalf, Greg and Jodi Wrigley, Keith and Kim Lawhorn, Ray and Georgia Babajan, Matt and Kam Magnuson, Terry and Sandy Reeve, and Kurt and Catherine Schmidt. Proceeds from the event benefit the Burney Library. Click on the file size link or the photo to access the video.

DEPUTIES SEARCH PIT RIVER FOR EVIDENCE IN CASINO BURGLARY

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(July 6, 2006) Deputies from the Shasta County sheriff's department conducted a six-hour search of the Pit River near Highway 299 Thursday looking for evidence releated to the burglary of the Pit River Casino in Burney where $181,000 was stolen in late May. Three suspects have been arrested and at least one of them provided the tip that sent the divers searching, said Det. Mike Matheson. Although nothing was observed by reporters being taken from the river, Matheson said he was satisfied with the day's search. PG&E dropped the water flow through the Pit One Powerhouse from 1,800 cubic feet per second to 900 cfs to aid searchers. Click on the file size link or the photo to access the video.

AUTO THEFT SUSPECT ARRESTED ON HIGHWAY 89

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(July 3, 2006) Deputies and the California Highway Patrol arrested a suspect, Steven Bautista, for alleged auto theft after a vehicle was reported stolen from Tamarack Road in Burney on Monday. A spike strip was used to disable the vehicle on Highway 89 near the Old Dump Road. Click on the file size link or the photo to access the video.

BURNEY BASIN DAYS FIREWORKS SHOW

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(July 1, 2006) For the third year, the Rotary Club of Burney, together with sponsors, has free entry to view the Burney Basin Days fireworks show. This year's production was the largest to date. For look at some of the show, click on the file size link or the photo to access the video.

GROUNDBREAKING FOR JENNIFER SKUCE PAVILION

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(June 30, 2006) Present and former members of the Intermountain Junior Rodeo Association board of directors were on hand Friday for groundbreaking ceremonies of the $1.3 million Jennifer Skuce Pavilion to be built at the Inter-Mountain fairgrounds in McArthur. Also on hand were members of Jennifer’s family, who thanked all those donating to the pavilion in honor of Jennifer, who died a year ago from cancer. Click on the file size link or the photo to access the video.

KASSIE JONES CHOSEN BURNEY BASIN DAYS QUEEN

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(June 29, 2006) Kassie Jones, 16, was selected Buney Basin Days queen among three contestants at the scholarship pageant held at the VFW Hall in Burney. With her are princesses Megan Frazier and Smantha McQuade. Click on the file size link or the photo to access the video.

BIG VALLEY DAYS

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(June 25, 2006) A parade, softball tournament, soapbox derby, quilt show, logging show, greased pig contest, and fireworks were among the many activities held at this year's Big Valley Days in Adin. Some of the people and sights were captured in this 5 minute video, mixed with still photography. Click on the file size link or the photo to access the video.

Bliss Bidwell is state goat tying champion; reserve all-around cowgirl in Bishop

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(June 25, 2006) Bliss Bidwell of Hat Creek was awarded Reserve All Around Cowgirl and captured the state goat tying championship in Bishop, Calif. In May, she was awarded All Around Cowgirl honors, having finished in the top spot after eight District 1 rodeos of the 2005-06 season. She garnered enough points during the season to finish fourth in girls cutting, third in pole bending, third in goat tying, second in barrel racing and eighth in breakaway roping. This video is from the McArthur rodeo held in May. Click on the file size link or the photo above to access the video.

MANAGING PERENNIAL PEPPERWEED IN THE INTERMOUNTAIN AREA

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(June 25, 2006) Dr. Joe DiTomaso, U.C. Cooperative Extension Non Crop Weed Ecologist, met with about a dozen people to outline what can be done to stop the spread of Pepperweed in the Fall River and Big Valley areas. The group met at the PG&E Swamp behind the fairgrounds to look at examples of the weed, hear what is currently being done and steps to take to control the weed that has spread uncontrolled in Lassen County and other parts of the state. Click on the file size link or the photo above to access the video.

TAKE A RIDE OVER THE HAT RIM ON A HANG GLIDER

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(May 28, 2006) Pilots had their flying hopes dampened Saturday as rain and hail pelted the Hat Creek area. But Steven Kozloff of Paradise was one of the first to take to the air on Sunday. Hitch a ride with Kosloff as he soars over the Hat Rim. There is a 5 minute tour set to music or experience the 25 minute ride with the wind blowing through your speakers. Click on the file size link or the photo above to access the 5 minute video set to music. Click on the 25 Minute Ride button to view the raw footage taken from The Intermountain News camera mounted on Kozloff's hang glider.

Fire destroys Johnson Park home; pet dog dies

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(May 25, 2006) An early morning fire Thursday destroyed a Johnson Park rental home on Fairfield across from the Main Street Cafe and claimed the life of the pet dog. Donna Rodriguez reported she awoke after 3:30 a.m. to find smoke and flames coming from the bathroom. She and another occupant were able to escape the flames which had quickly engulfed the structure as firefighters arrived. Click on the file size link or the photo above to access the video.

Fire season gets an early start as hotter temperatures are recorded here

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(May 15, 2006) The investigation was continuing into the cause of a 2 to 2-1/2 acre fire just east of Burney Monday afternoon. Firefighters from Burney, Cassel, the U.S. Forest Service and the California Department of Forestry responded to the vegetation fire. Click on the file size link or the photo above to access the video.

High School athletes compete in 8th and final District 1 rodeo held at the Inter-Mountain fairgrounds

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(May 6, 2006) High school athletes concluded rodeo action for District 1 this season with a final go at the Inter-Mountain fairgrounds in McArthur. Shown are come competing in the events of bareback riding, steer wrestling, tie down roping, bull riding, barrel racing, goat tying and pole bending. Click on the file size link or the photo above to access the video.

Candidates in June 6 election answer questions in Burney

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(May 7, 2006) Candidates for the Shasta County offices of sheriff, superior court judge and auditor answered questions from audiences members at a gathering in Burney recently. Shown are excerpts of those answers from candidates for judge, Cara Beatty and James Reed, and candidates for sheriff, Bradd McDannold and Tom Bosenko. Click on the file size link or the photo above to access the video.

Drug Bust in McArthur

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(APRIL 12, 2006) On Wednesday, Shasta Interagency Narcotic Task Force agents, assisted by agents from the California Department of Justice, Bureau of Narcotic Enforcement and deputies from the Shasta County Sheriff's Office served a narcotic search warrant at the Max Michael Garcia residence located on Highway 299 across from McArthur Square in McArthur. Agents seized between 6-10 grams of crystal methamphetamine with a street value of between $600 and $1,000 that was individually packaged for sale, a small quanity of marijuana, drug paraphernalia and six firearms. Two children found at the residence, ages 13 and 15, were taken into protective custody and turned over to Child Protective Services. Garcia, 59, was arrested for possession of methamphetamine for sale, maintaining a place where drugs are used or sold and child endangerment. A second man, Gary Elmer Gray, 47, of Little Valley was arrested on an outstanding Lassen County warrant. Both were taken to Shasta County Jail and booked on their respective charges. Click on the file size link or the photo above to access the video.

SNOWSTORM SNARLS TRAFFIC ON HIGHWAY 299

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(MARCH 31, 2006) A storm that quickly dropped about four to five inches of snow along Highway 299 between Hatchet Mountain and Montgomery Creek caught motorists by surprise, sending about a dozens vehicles off the slippery road. Others were caught blocking the highway without the use of four-wheel drive or having no tire chains. One motor home pulling a small pickup jackknifed near upper Woodhill Drive as two more vehicles ahead of him slid into the embankment. Traffic was stopped in both directions for a time as motorists attempted to get back on the highway. Click on the file size link or the photo above to access the video.

SOLO CRASH ON HIGHWAY 299 SENDS 4 TO HOSPITALS

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(MARCH 23, 2006) A single vehicle rollover crash injuring four occupants happened about 1:45 a.m. Thursday on Highway 299 just west of Cassel Road. Early reports indicate the vehicle was traveling west on the highway when it left the road and rolled. All four of the occupants were reportedly wearing seatbelts. Two of the occupants were taken by ambulance to the Burney sheriff’s substation where they were flown by helicopter to a Redding hospital. The other two were taken by ambulance to Mayers Memorial Hospital and treated for their injuries. An opened container of alcohol was found at the scene and the California Highway Patrol says the crash is under investigation. Click on the file size link or the photo above to access the video.

GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONY HELD FOR RELOCATING ROUND BARN TO THE FORT CROOK MUSEUM

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(MARCH 18, 2006) The Round Barn, built around 1911-1912 and which can be seen on the way to Little Valley, is scheduled for relocation to the Fort Crook Museum in Fall River Mills. The nearly three-year project is scheduled for completion in another year. Members of the Fort Crook Historical Society and ancestors connected to the history of the barn gathered Saturday to break ground where the barn will have a new home. Click on the file size link or the photo above to access the video.

Fall River Library celebrates grand opening

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(FEBRUARY 12, 2006) Some 100 people turned out Sunday for the grand opening of the Fall River Library. When the county abandoned the library system in eastern Shasta County in 1988, a group of volunteers got together to maintain a facility in Fall River Mills. A rent-free building was provided by PG&E until two anonymous donors purchased a permanent building on Main Street more than a year ago. Sunday's event celebrated the more than $200,000 in donations and 5,000 hours of volunteer labor, capped off with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Click on the file size link or the photo above to access the video.

Sixth vehicle to skid of area roadways in 2 weeks

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(JANUARY 31, 2006) No one was injured when the driver of this big rig slid off Highway 299 just east of Hatchet Mountain summit Tuesday morning. The eastbound driver from Dixon skidded on some ice and off the roadway about 6:45 a.m. This is the sixth vehicle mishap in the Intermountain area in two weeks where drivers skidded off the roadway and went over an embankment. On Sunday just after 4 a.m., a motorist slid off Highway 89 in near Hat Creek. Thursday a motorist went down a small embankment near Big Valley summit. A fourth slid off Highway 299 west of Hatchet Mountain summit Jan. 22 near mile post marker 51 about 6:38 a.m. A fifth slid off Big Bend Road and down a 60-foot embankment Jan. 17 and a sixth motorist from Cottonwood also on that date skidded off Highway 299, again, just west of Hatchet Mountain. Click on the file size link or the photo above to access the video.

Two motorists sustain minor injuries

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(JANUARY 17, 2006) Two persons sustained minor injuries in two separate accidents Tuesday when both their vehicles slid off the road and over an embankment. A Cottonwood motorist was traveling east on Highway 299 about 8:30 a.m. when her vehicle skidded on black ice and rolled down a 30-foot embankment. Later that afternoon another motorist slid off Big Bend Road about one-half mile north of the Hatchet Creek bridge and rolled down a 50- to 60-foot embankment. Both motorists climbed from their vehicles to the roadways seeking assistance. Click on the file size link or the photo above to access the video.

Heavy rain has Burney Creek spilling over its banks

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(DECEMBER 28, 2005) Shasta County road crews were busy building a levy along Modoc Street, near Phelps Street in Burney Wednesday as waters spilled over the banks of Burney Creek. More than 2 inches of rain fell overnight, bringing the December total to more than 8 inches, leading to Wednesday’s flooding. The National Weather Service issued a small river and stream flood warning that morning that continued until 9 p.m. that evening for Burney, Fall River Mills and Old Station, among 10 areas in Shasta County experiencing heavy rainfall. Areas of concern besides Burney Creek included Cow Creek, Hat Creek and Mears Creek. Most were expected to rise three to four feet above flood stage by that afternoon. Rain was expected again on Thursday and Friday, tapering off to light showers by Saturday. More rain is expected again on New Years Day and continuing through the early part of next week. One Burney resident was see preparing for the worst while checking out Burney Creek at the Main Street bridge. Click on the file size link or the photo above to access the video.

Former Big Valley resident part of team that designed, raced robot driverless car

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(DECEMBER 28, 2005) In his senior year at Stanford, former Big Valley resident Morgan Halpenny, 21, helped achieve what some said was impossible. He and the other members of the Stanford Racing Team created “Stanley,” a bright blue Volkswagen SUV that finished first in a race across a 131.6-mile obstacle course in the Mojave Desert - with no one behind the wheel - and won $2 million for the university. The Stanford Racing Team captured video on race day which can be viewed by clicking on the file size link or the photo above to access the video. You will need Windows Media Player to view it. Click Here to get it free.

Broken rail believed cause of 13-car train derailment northeast of Little Valley

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(NOVEMBER 30, 2005) A broken track is believed to be the cause of a 13-car train derailment Saturday night about one mile northeast of Little Valley. The Burlington Northern train was carrying lumber and coiled metal when the cars overturned. Crews were working Sunday and Monday to remove the mess, and replaced the track which allowed trains to continue through the area on Tuesday. No injuries were reported. Trains were seen traveling over the new track at about 10 miles per hour on Tuesday. This is the second derailment in the Intermountain area in less than a year. A derailment in Nubieber occurred Jan. 8. See that video by clicking on the Video Archives link at left. For video of the current incident, click on the file size link above.

FISHERMAN AND SON FIND SUICIDE VICTIM NEAR THE PIT RIVER; THIRD SUICIDE OF TEEN OR YOUNG ADULT IN INTERMOUNTAIN AREA WITHIN MONTH

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(JANUARY 23, 2006) A Fall River Mills resident in his early 20s was found hanged from an oak tree in an apparent suicide near the Pit River by a local fisherman and his son Monday morning about one-half mile from the Cassel Fall River Road north of Big Eddy Estates. Shasta County sheriff’s deputies received a telephone call just before noon from the fisherman who told deputies he and his son had seen from a distance someone wearing a bright yellow jacket about 9 a.m. but that it appeared the man was kneeling as if he were praying. They continued their fishing trip upstream, but when they returned less than three hours later, they found the man in the same position and alerted authorities. Sheriff’s Sgt. Forrest Bartell, Sgt. Anthony Bertain and Ryan Harvey of the U.S. Forest Service traveled by foot and used two quad runners to reach the site, traversing muddy paths, which were covered at times with dense brush. Click on the file size link or the photo above to access the video.

More rain as year comes to a close

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(DECEMBER 31, 2005) As 2005 comes to a close, Intermountain area residents witnessed more rain and heavy winds on Saturday. A National Weather Service storm chaser reported stream overflows, causing rapid rise of water up to six inches deep lapping against trailers located near the Shasta County library and sheriff’s substation in Burney. Debris was being pushed by the winds and rain across Highway 299 near Round Mountain. Light rain was expected Saturday night and on New Years Day with the snow level dropping to 4,500 feet, up to five inches of snow expected at that elevation and wind gusts up to 35 miles per hour. Click on the file size link or the photo above to access the video.

Shasta County sheriff's deputy Anthony Bertain promoted to sergeant at Burney substation

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(DECEMBER 28, 2005) A small ceremony was held Dec. 28 for the promotion of deputy Anthony Bertain to the rank of sergeant for the Shasta County sheriff’s office. Acting sheriff Larry Schaller presented the new sergeant with his stripes and badge before about a dozen onlookers. He is shown with his daughters Dante, 8, and Joci, 19 months, following the ceremony. Click on the file size link or the photo above to access the video.

Local law enforcement serves up non-alcoholic drinks urging the public to celebrate responsibly

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(DECEMBER 22, 2005) Local law enforcement agencies and the Burney Fire Protection District served complimentary COPtails Thursday evening at the Fall River Hotel and Restaurant. COPtails is a reminder to celebrate responsibly during the holiday season. The California Highway Patrol’s Designated Driver Program was also highlighted. COPTails is sponsored by the California Office of Traffic Safety and the Intermountain Injury Prevention Coalition. Click on the file size link or the photo above to access the video.

Crash injures 2 in 2-vehicle collision at Highway 89 and Clark Creek Road

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(DECEMBER 20, 2005) Grace Tobin, 84, of Burney, will be cited for making an unsafe turn from Highway 89 onto Clark Creek Road Dec. 20, the CHP said. She was driving north on the highway about 1:18 p.m. when she turned into the path of a vehicle traveling south and driven by Bruce Crocker, 59, of Depoe Bay, Oregon. Both sustained injuries, although the extent of those injuries wasn’t reported. They were both treated at Mayers Memorial Hospital. For video, click on the file size or photo above.

30-Second Presentation of 210 photos taken at the Burney Jamboree basketball tourney

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(DECEMBER 18, 2005) For those who don't have the five minutes to view the two slide shows of the Burney Jamboree at the News Slide Show link, click on the photo at left or the 4.3 MB file size above to view the varsity boys and girls basketball games between Fall River and Burney high schools. Some 210 photographs make up the 30-second video.

PRE-ORDER YOUR CVHS 2-SET DVD OF THE FALCONS ROAD TO THE SECTION TITLE

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(DECEMBER 18, 2005) The Shasta Lake Bulletin's 2-DVD set of former Big Valley High coach Matt Hunsaker's 2005 CVHS Falcons road to the school's first ever section title and undefeated season includes all 12 games with higher resolution video than on the Bulletin web site (including unseen Section Title win over Sutter), five to eight minutes or more of highlights, professional music soundtrack, extended video of West Valley game and section title game, plus commemorative 32-page photo souvenir program of section title win over Sutter. Click on the file size link above to access the promotional video.

Former Big Valley resident Dan Hawkins accepts University of Colorado $4.5 million football coaching position

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(DECEMBER 16, 2005) Big Valley High School graduate Dan Hawkins Friday accepted a five-year, $4.5 million contract to coach the University of Colorado Buffalos football team. For a look at how Colorado television stations CBS 4 KCNC and KUSA 9News were reporting the story, click on the file size links above.

Former Big Valley resident Dan Hawkins tapped for University of Colorado head football coaching position

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(DECEMBER 14, 2005) Colorado's athletic director was reportedly negotiating a contract with Boise State coach Dan Hawkins on Wednesday, according to the Associated Press. Colorado television station 9News reported Wednesday night Hawkins has been hired. "Dan Hawkins is the type of coach who represents virtually every expectation that I outlined," CU athletic director Mike Bohn told Denver station KUSA-TV. "And if we're fortunate enough to get this completed and have Dan Hawkins announced as our coach, then we will have been very, very successful and we will be well on our way to restoring a sense of pride in the Golden Buffaloes." For a look at how Colorado television station 9News was reporting the story, click on the file size link above.

Fire Sunday burns duplex in Johnson Park

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(NOVEMBER 20, 2005) A fire in below freezing temperatures late Sunday night that started in one half of a duplex on Garden Lane in Johnson Park spread to the adjoining apartment. Neighbors said the renters where the fire started were out of town, however, unsupervised teenagers were seen coming and going from the residence throughout this past week. For video, click on the file size link above.

Manhunt leads to arrest in Burney following alleged assault

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(NOVEMBER 10, 2005) A 41-year-old Burney man was in Shasta County jail Thursday night facing charges of allegedly pointing a rifle at a deputy and domestic violence. Kevin Lance Farley was taken into custody Thursday afternoon after his wife went to the Burney sheriff’s substation about 2:30 p.m., saying she had been assaulted and that her husband was acting crazy, was suicidal and tearing up their house, said Sgt. Forrest Bartell. Farley was arrested and taken to county jail in Redding where his bail was set at $500,000. Found inside his truck were seven rifles, two shotguns, a grocery bag full of ammunition and food rations, two scanners and a two-way radio, deputies said. For video, click on the file size link above.

Highway 44 crash injures 3

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(OCTOBER 29, 2005) Three persons were injured Saturday when the rental moving van they were in crashed on Highway 44 east of Old Station. The crash temporarily blocked the highway about 8:45 a.m. until the cargo box and cab could be moved off the roadway. Click on the file size link above to access the video.

Big rig crash kills 4 cows

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(OCTOBER 20, 2005) A tractor-trailer hauling 82 head of cattle overturned on Highway 299 near lower Woodhill Drive in Montgomery Creek late Thursday. Seven of the cows escaped and four died in the accident. The remaining cattle were freed from the wreck and kept in a nearby fenced pasture. Highway 299 was closed for just under two hours and the big rig was removed from the highway about 1:30 a.m. Friday. Click on the file size link above to access the video.

Fire Prevention Week

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(OCTOBER 15, 2005) Lt. Howard Fincher, fire prevention officer with the Burney Fire Protection District, notes the fire department is raising the public's awareness of key fire safety issues, by holding activities such as the ones Saturday in Burney. Click on the file size link above to access the video.

Heritage Day at Burney Falls state park is trip back in time to the 1870s

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(OCTOBER 9, 2005) More than 1,200 people took advantage of free admission to McArthur Burney Falls Memorial State Park Sunday to witness the 18th annual Heritage Day. Activities for adults and children including candle making, saw bucking, branding, bead making, pine bough doll making, spinning and weaving, and enjoying hand-pressed apple cider. The Law Dawgs & Pistoleros entertained the crowd with stagecoach hold-ups and shootouts. Click on the file size link above to access the video.

Sixth Annual Candlelight Walk Against Domestic Violence

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(OCTOBER 6, 2005) Some 40 people turned out Thursday for the sixth annual Candlelight Walk against domestic violence that began and ended at the Burney Presbyterian Church on Main and Marquette Streets in Burney. Click on the file size link above to access the video.

Search continues for McArthur man who allegedly assaulted California Highway Patrolman

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(OCTOBER 9, 2005) Law enforcement officers were searching Pittville Sunday night looking for a suspect in the assault of California Highway Patrol traffic officer Kevin Luntey. Luntey, who is assigned to the Burney resident post, stopped to assist at a vehicle versus deer traffic collision at Pittville Road and Peppermint Court, about one-half mile south of Highway 299 at 7:15 p.m. While questioning the driver of the pickup, Shawn Christopher Cunningham, 25, of McArthur, and a known parolee of Shasta County, Cunningham reportedly swung around, hitting Luntey in the head with an elbow and knocking the officer to the ground. The CHP is asking for the public’s assistance in locating Cunningham by contacting the CHP dispatch center at 242-3210. Click on the file size link above to access the video.

Pot raid near Lake Britton nets 1,700 plants on Thursday

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(SEPTEMBER 22, 2005) Some 1,700 marijuana plants, with a street value of between $5.9 and $6.8 million were uprooted or chopped down Thursday on U.S. Forest Service land about five miles northwest of Lake Britton. More than a dozen federal law enforcement patrolmen were assisted by a military Black Hawk helicopter from Sacramento, which airlifted the stalks, some as tall as 15 feet, to a staging area just west of Rock Creek. Thursday’s operation followed discovery of the gardens by two hunters about 11 a.m. Monday when their hounds treed a bear north of Screwdriver Creek. Click on the file size link above to access the video.

Funeral for Lookout fireman

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(SEPTEMBER 17, 2005) Funeral services were held Saturday for Robert Lee Pauley, 55, of Lookout who died in a single-vehicle accident while responding to an emergency call. The Lookout volunteer fireman, EMT, former fire chief, Navy veteran and leadman at Big Valley Power Company in Bieber was remembered in stories, including one by his sister on one of the last times she saw him, and a coworker who recalled an EMT class they took together. Area firefighters and emergency medical personnel sounded vehicle sirens in Pauley’s honor and an honor guard salute was provided by members of the Adin VFW. Click on the file size link above to access the video.

Rocky Fire burns 15 acres northeast of Four Corners

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(SEPTEMBER 15, 2005) Firefighters from throughout the Intermountain area were called late Thursday afternoon to contain a fire that had spread to 15 acres northeast of Four Corners. The cause was still under investigation late Thursday as the fire burned through timber and brush about one-half mile northeast of the intersection of Highways 299 and 89. No structures were threatened or injuries reported. Click on the file size link above to access the video.

Crash east of Montgomery Creek injures 2 Saturday morning

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(SEPTEMBER 10, 2005) A California Department of Forestry firefighter on his way to work in Johnson Park Saturday morning was the first one to spot a pickup that had crashed after striking a guardrail and overturning. The driver, who was driving the vehicle registered in Vacaville, apparently fell asleep when the vehicle left the roadway. Click on the file size link above to access the video.

TWO LABOR DAY CRASHES INJURE 7 ON LOCAL HIGHWAYS

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(SEPTEMBER 5, 2005) Seven persons sustained minor injuries Monday in two separate vehicle crashes, one on Highway 89 near the Dana turnoff and the second west of Hatchet summit. The Highway 89 crash was a 9:30 a.m. solo vehicle accident that involved two adults and three children from Nevada. The Highway 299 crash happened about 11:45 a.m. and involved four vehicles, including one that careened down a steep embankment and into a creek. A westbound 18-year-old Anderson driver reportedly crossed over a solid yellow line and sideswiped two vehicles, one which was from the Department of Justice. Click on the file size link above to access the video.

Girls who ran away from Canby group home arrested in Burney

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(SEPTEMBER 4, 2005) Four girls who ran away from the I’Sot group home for juveniles in Canby at midnight Sunday were arrested about 18 hours later in Burney after the van they allegedly stole ran out of gas. The girls, between the ages of 15-17, made their way to Burney before running out of gas in the Rite Aid parking lot. The four were all arrested for vehicle theft and resisting arrest and taken to juvenile hall in Redding. Click on the file size link above to access the video.

Maggie DeCoito chosen fair queen Thursday night

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(AUGUST 31, 2005) Maggie DeCoito, 17, daughter of Tim and Katy DeCoito, center, of Glenburn and a senior at Fall River High School was chosen queen Thursday night in Ingram Hall at the Inter-Mountain Fair. First runnerup is Caitlin Spalding, left, and second runnerup is Tera Strickland. Click on the file size link above to access the video.

Fall River Mills 17-year-old singer at Inter-Mountain Fair scholarship pageant

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(AUGUST 31, 2005) Fall River Mills 17-year-old singer and songwriter Jamie Pineda, who was featured in the Aug. 17 issue of The Intermountain News, was on stage Thursday night entertaining those attending the Inter-Mountain Fair's scholarship pageant in the George Ingram Hall. Jamie was recently asked to sign a recording contract and record a four-song demo. Click on the file size link above to access the video.

Fall River native entertains those attending Inter-Mountain Fair scholarship pageant

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(AUGUST 31, 2005) Fall River High School student Sara Howard was one of the performers Thursday night at the Scholarship Pageant held in the George Ingram Hall. She began singing in the school choir in the third grade and her interest is with country music. She is scheduled to perform at Lela's Gazebo at the 87th annual fair on Sunday at 3 p.m. and again at 5:30 p.m. Click on the file size link above to access the video.

Man arrested for DUI in collision with pickup in Burney

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(AUGUST 24, 2005) A 37-year-old McArthur man was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of drugs and driving with a suspended license after the big rig he was in collided with an oncoming pickup Aug. 24 on Highway 299 in front of Safeway. Stephen Bowman, Jr., was traveling east about 30 miles per hour through Burney at 2:15 p.m. and hauling a trailer full of mint for Corder Farms of McArthur when he allowed his vehicle to drift to the left and into the opposing lane, the California Highway Patrol reported. His vehicle struck a pickup towing a cargo trailer and driven by Kenneth Givens, 36, of Antelope who was returning home after a hunting trip with Thomas Webster, 43, of Citrus Heights. The trailer rolled over and the collision also resulted in a small spill of diesel in the roadway from the big rig that required a lengthy cleanup operation, the CHP said. The incident reportedly happened on Bowman’s first day at work for Corder Farms. Click on the file size link above to access the video.

Big Eddy Estates fire contained after burning more than 50 acres

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(AUGUST 24, 2005) A man was cited for an illegally burning debris Wednesday near Chickasaw Court in Big Eddy Estates for a fire that began about 3 p.m. and burned more than 50 acres. Another fire that started Tuesday afternoon and burned about 165 acres in Glenburn, off of Brown Road, has been contained. No structures were burned in that incident and the cause of that fire is still unknown. Click on the file size link above to access the video.

Crash injures 3 Hat Creek residents on Cassel Road

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(AUGUST 23, 2005) Three Hat Creek residents sustained injuries in a single-vehicle accident Tuesday on Cassel Road, about one mile from Highway 89, including the 27-year-old driver, a 16-year-old and 2-year-old passengers. Thomas McCloud was traveling north at the speed limit of about 55 miles per hour in a small sedan about 1 p.m. on Cassel Road and approaching a slight hill when he allowed the vehicle to drift to the left into the opposing lane, the California Highway Patrol reported. Seeing an approaching vehicle, he swerved to the right, but lost control, skidding back across the opposing lane, hit a large rock and then an oak tree. McCloud is believed to have sustained a broken leg and his two passengers are believed to have sustained minor injuries. McCloud was flown to a Redding hospital and the 2-year-old was taken by ambulance to Mayers Memorial Hospital in Fall River Mills. Click on the file size link above to access the video.

McArthur Horse Cutting Show draws 700 entries from around western United States

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(AUGUST 14, 2005) Some 700 entrants competed for $60,000 in prize money at the 14th annual McArthur Horse Cutting Show held Thursday-Sunday at the Inter-Mountain fairgrounds. The horse and rider are given two-and-one-half minutes to cull a calf from the herd and are judged on their performance. Also held were the Western Cattle Dog Trials, sanctioned by the Western Cattle Dog Association, and a Saturday night barbecue and dance. Click on the file size link above to access the video.

Wayside Garden Club Eighth Country Garden Tour

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(AUGUST 7, 2005) The eighth Country Garden Tour, sponsored by the Wayside Garden Club was held Sunday. This year the tour featured 11 unique gardens in the Fall River Valley ranging from cottage style to estate, many with water features. Included in the tour was an unusual metal sculpture garden at the home of its creator, Dr. Dewey Matthews. The self-guided tour began at the Inter-Mountain Fairgrounds in McArthur. Proceeds raised are used for community beautification projects. Click on the file size link above to access the video.

'Cattle Drive' part of 2005 Big Valley Days parade

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(AUGUST 7, 2005) Horses and hay wagons, classic cars, floats and more were part of the Big Valley Days parade on Sunday. Also included was a cattle drive of youngsters pulling their steers and cows on wheels through Bieber. Click on the file size link above to access the video.

Fall River Airport Expansion Moves Forward With Awarding of Bid For First Phase Of Project

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(JULY 27, 2005) Myers Earthwork, Inc. of Anderson was the low bidder on the first phase of the Fall River Mills Airport expansion project, and with that settled, earthmoving, sewer pond relocation, new hangar construction, and the Reynolds Road alignment are set to start in late September. Myers Earthwork’s $3.6 million bid on the project was eight percent lower than the engineer’s $4 million estimate. Click on the file size link above to access the video.

The 10th annual Burney, Cassel, Hat Creek Garden Tour

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(JULY 23, 2005) The 10th annual Burney, Cassel, Hat Creek Garden Tour featured nine sites this year from small to large and new to well established gardens. Proceeds from the tour will be donated to the Friends of the Intermountain Libraries. Click on the file size link above to access the video.

Fall River Century Bike Ride draws 320 riders to event

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(JULY 16, 2005) The 11th annual Fall River Century ride was held Saturday, with rides of 25 miles to 127 miles offered to bicycle enthusiasts. A new Double Metric ride was added this year for the accomplished rider providing scenic views of Lassen Peak and Mt. Shasta to visitors. The Fall River Century has grown from an initial 120 riders the first year to more than 320 bicyclists spending a Saturday riding around the Intermountain area. Click on the file size link above to access the video.

Lions Club 'Pioneers Of Burney' Burney Basin Days Parade

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(JULY 2, 2005) Jim Lane was the Grand Marshal of the Burney Basin Days parade this year. Lane has been active in working with handicapped children through the Lions Club and other organizations. He and his wife Barbara have been in Burney 27 years and she rode with him in the parade. Honored guests included Clara Bush, whose theme “Pioneers of Burney” was chosen for this year’s celebration, Dr. Bill Cummings and Bob Moore. Click on the file size link above to access the video.

Good Medicine Health Fair

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(JULY 22, 2005) The Good Medicine Health Fair was held at the Pit River Health Service Clinic, 36977 Park Ave., in Burney. This annual fair featured more than 40 booths emphasizing “Healthy Lifestyles” by providing hands-on education, informational materials and various health screenings, including blood pressure, blood glucose readings, cholesterol, vision, hearing and developmental. Native American cultural activities and demonstrations were scheduled throughout the day. Activities for children, such as a bounce house and art contests were also featured. Drawings for prizes, donated by local businesses, were held throughout the event. Click on the file size link above to access the video.

Fire in Burney

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(JULY 22, 2005) A vacant motor home parked in a field behind Tr