The business was originally established around 1932 and changed hands in '56. Owners were Troy Hess and Richard "Dick" britten, who also owned the "Why Not Club", Store, Gas Station, Car Lot and Ranch, closer to town. Troy, his wife and son were killed in a car accident and the business again changed hands in 1975. It is rumored the property once housed a "Speak Easy." If the old walls could talk I'm sure we would hear some great stories. Present owners John and Kathy Thomas came to the Northstate from Concord on vacation to Whiskeytown Lake. They fell in love with the beautiful country and wanted to stay. John was reluctant to go back to his old occupation and started looking for possiblities in the area. John's father had always wanted to open a wrecking yard and was not able to fulfill his dream. When Hess brothers Auto & Truck Recycling was presented as a business opportunity, it didn't take long for the papers to be signed. John & Kathy opened the door for a new career in 1991.

The business is interesting. It has its up and downs due to fluctuations in the economy and iron prices, but John loves meeting, talking to, and working with people. The HOT LINE "Orion" computer system connects him to businesses and people nation wide, and can find most any part. John enjoys talking to people in the south with their strong southern accents. guessing where people are from is as intersting as finding parts.

	Hess Bros. Auto & Truck Recy. 3650 Hess Rd. Red Bluff, CA 96080 (530) 527-0639 ____________________________________