Lightning-Caused Fires In The Intermountain Area

August 2009 - A scary time for the entire Intermountain Area, but all's well (in beautiful Hat Creek), thanks to the incredible efforts of Cal Fire and the various fire crews from all over the west!! Mountainous trees and vegetation were burned, but not a single structure or Hat Creek ranch lands lost. The largest burn nearest our valley was up at Sugarloaf Mountain near Old Station. Nearest to us here at DHCR, the 'Brown Fire" was on the hills west of Highway 89 (behind the post office and on up the hill). The awesome foot crews, air bomber crews and helicopter crews (with the help of the cold, crisp Hat Creek waters) doused the flames and achieved containment in a relatively short time. The smoke has completely cleared the intermountain area and the beautiful Hat Creek Valley preserved.

For more information, visit www.theimnews.com Click on 2009 Archives, then click on August 5, issue and then the Aug 12th and 19th issues for follow-up info.

New "Crumbs" Restaurant In McArthur!!

July 2009 - Owner/Chef Travis Hickey, formerly head chef at Fall River Hotel & Restaurant, opened his new restaurant on Highway 299 in McArthur (near the fairgrounds) late July 2009. Reminiscent of the quaint restaurants in Mt. Shasta, Travis renovated a small, older home with a lovely little yard for his restaurant setting. It has a fresh ambiance and simple decor (and cloth napkins!). His creations include interesting appetizers, including a couple of sushi rolls, good bread and very nice fish, chicken, pasta and beef entree selections. He does not currently offer a full bar, but a good beer and wine menu instead. Telephone # 530-336-5451