The Modoc County
Be Safe THIS WEEKEND
Celebrating Community and Clean Water
On Saturday, August 16, 2025, RISE (Resources for Indian Student Education Inc.) hosted a community event named ‘Water Festival’ on the lawn outside the Alturas Municipal Pool. The lively event aimed to unite the community under the theme of clean water and to foster water awareness through a variety of engaging activities. RISE received sponsorship for the Water Festival from the EarthWays Foundation, a non-profit, charitable organization founded in 1985 to encourage personal awareness and social responsibility from a global perspective. EarthWays initiates small-scale projects and educational programs which seek solutions to our planet’s environment, contribute to social justice, and cultivate a deep respect for the interconnectedness of all life.
Although youth were a focus for hydrologic learning and water conservation, the afternoon welcomed all ages from 2:00–5:00 p.m. Around seventy community members explored the diverse stations promoting water protection, conservation, hydrology careers and water recreation set up by local agencies and assisted by RISE-MESA youth. Families eagerly moved through twelve educational activity stations, collecting unique items from each of the partnership
agencies and services. Colorful floatation devices were given out by Modoc County Behavioral Health, led by Health Program Manager, Myriah Busch. A Modoc County Public Health station, hosted by Alturas Community Garden Manager, Jenny Kapp and Skylar Mckeen, provided health materials on commercial tobacco. Vital water safety information was presented at the Pit
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Learning about icebergs at the
cone stadium was a treat sought by everyone
LaMalfa Faces Tough Questions at Alturas Town Hall
By Janice Prince
At a Town Hall held Wednesday night at Niles Restaurant in Alturas, Representative Doug LaMalfa opened the meeting with a prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance.
“Your thoughts are valid, and I want to hear about it,” he told the audience. Nearly 90 people from Alturas and surrounding communities attended the two-hour session.
LaMalfa began by discussing budget reconciliation to address the nation’s $37.09 trillion debt. He warned that the Social Security trust fund is “going to go upside down,” citing
fewer people paying into the system while more rely on Medicare and Medicaid. “How is it going to remain sustainable?” he asked.
Turning to immigration, LaMalfa said, “Illegal immigrants should not be on any program,” which drew both nods and groans. He added that “all able-bodied people should be helping to pull the wagon,” explaining his support for requiring work from those on public assistance.
Cedarville resident Cheryl Tierney raised concerns that an estimated 2.4 million people will lose food assistance due to federal cuts. She noted that one in five Modoc residents use
SNAP and EBT, and that local grocery stores report between 40% and 70% of customers rely on these programs. An aide told Tierney to wait until the end of the meeting for a response, but no answer was given, prompting objections from audience members.
LaMalfa highlighted the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (BBB), signed July 4, 2025, which he said benefits middle-income taxpayers. He also discussed trade, noting California’s strong partnership with India for rice exports, while acknowledging Japan has long resisted California rice. On water allocation, he stated that 40% is going to
agriculture and 50% down the Delta.
A local veteran, Linda Newman, thanked LaMalfa’s office for helping her family secure disability coverage. “My team works really hard to help people,” LaMalfa responded.
LaMalfa said he opposes gerrymandering, calling it a manipulation of boundaries, and explained that if District 1 were reallocated, it would become District 2 and potentially include coastal regions less reflective of Modoc agriculture.
Asked about public lands, LaMalfa cited federal control of 640 million acres and mentioned land swaps, but avoided a direct answer.
Fishing for a water fact also resulted in a candycatch at a booth of fun learning
He has previously argued that federal ownership hinders land management and supports selling a small portion (about 0.5%) to improve stewardship. On health care, local
Betian
Everyone was excited to experience the power of water at the BLM fire truck station
Water Protector leaders posed for a photo (left to right) Dylan Mudron, Brodie Mudron, Zoey Curran, Xia Marrow, Haylistorm Gali, Gabbu Sparks, and Hope Gali
snow
Photo by Sarah Merrick
Letters To The Editor
Dear Editor,
Thank you to every single one of you who contributed to the Modoc Feline Humane Society’s fundraiser which allowed us to receive a matching $2,000 grant from United Spay Alliance! We raised $3,315 from our wonderful supporters, including Sunrise Rotary! Your help in providing this pillar of support is instrumental in allowing our volunteers to continue helping cats in Modoc County. Because of your generous support (including the deep discounts Modoc Veterinary Center provides), so far this year we have gotten 88 free roaming cats fixed and vaccinated. This substantially reduces the number of kittens born outside, and in time, reduces the overpopulation. But not only that - your help allowed us to rescue 17 young or orphaned kittens and give them the opportunity to be adopted into loving homes. And in cases of severely injured or ill cats, where humane euthanasia is the kindest option, we intervened so these cats don’t die a slow death alone outside somewhere. All of these things you help us to accomplish. We at MFHS appreciate your kindness in supporting our mission!
Sincerely,
Karen Haines, MFHS Founder
Dear Editor,
U.S. House Representative LaMalfa held a town meeting at the Niles Hotel this past Wednesday. At first he seemed a little apprehensive, probably due to his two other confrontational town halls conducted in Chico and Red Bluff on Monday. Midway through he began to relax as the crowd was conducive to having a civilized town meeting. Sadly his growing confidence at the end was less listening on his part and more of the Republican unsupportable spin.
Representative LaMalfa discussed the gerrymandering issue we currently have. He chose to go on and on about Governor Newsom’s warning to politically gerrymander California if Texas follows through with Governor Abbott’s gerrymandering plans. Even though LaMalfa stated his opposition to the gerrymandering being pursued in Texas, all his rhetoric was aimed at the injustice to us locally in district one. How easy it is to shout the injustice of the other party while quietly allowing your own party’s abuses. All voting districts need to be under the control of a nonpartisan entity. This is the only pathway to fair elections. One of the last issues brought up by Representative LaMalfa was carbon in the air. He went on to dismiss the carbon issue due to the small amount of carbon in the air. Today we have 427 ppm (parts per million) of carbon in our atmosphere compared to the per-industrial level of 280 ppm. Mr. LaMalfa is confusing his data. It is not about carbon versus oxygen it is about how that extra carbon is warming our planet. He then states that commercial greenhouses inject extra carbon to improve plant growth, implying that plants will just grow faster. Thus, eliminating the problem altogether. This is a false narrative, yes it is true that plants do use more carbon for growth. But because we continue to pollute more carbon than plants can convert to oxygen, our carbon levels continue to climb. The higher the concentration of carbon in our atmosphere the higher our temperature will be. How does an elected member of Congress have such a shallow understanding of the issue?
Terry Olson
Dear Editor,
A little over four years ago I was sent to Alturas to become the Supervisor at Kerr Mortuary. In the last four years, I have had the privilege of helping at least 350 families during very difficult times. Sadly I needed to help some families multiple times.
I have made many new friends during my time at Kerr and have come to develop an appreciation for the various communities of Modoc County. In this last year I have found that stress and a lopsided work/life balance has begun to catch up to me. Therefore, it is with mixed feelings that I announce that I will be moving on to a new career as I continue to live here in Modoc County. I will be at Kerr Mortuary until nearly the end of August. I would like to thank all of those who I have had the privilege of working with for accepting me into your communities.
I would especially like to thank Sheriff Dowdy, the staff at both hospitals, the two skilled nursing facilities, the first responders from various groups, the Alturas Police Department, the wonderful ladies at the Recorders office, Social Services office, Modoc County Victims services and the entire Sheriff’s department and dispatch. I would also like to thank the Senior team at Walton’s for keeping our vehicles running. In addition, it has been a pleasure to work with the good people who look over the area’s various cemeteries. They work hard to honor our memorialized loved ones. Thanks again for the privilege of serving you all these past years.
Sincerely,
Jeremy Porter
Dear Editor,
I’m responding to last week’s letter denigrating President Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill.” I’m old too. Everything doesn’t have to be about us old people. Shouldn’t the younger generation have a chance at the American dream?
The BBB, that the letter writer says should be repealed, improves our education system. It allows middle-income families to keep more of what they earn. It brings decent high-paying jobs back to this country. It secures our border. It strengthens our military. It supports our law enforcement. It prevents men from competing in women’s sports and entering their private spaces. It bans the “gender-affirming” mutilation of children who are usually just temporarily confused.
Some people need to stop complaining and quit resisting this administration’s efforts to bring sanity and common sense back to the government.
A Caveat: According to the World Book Encyclopedia, one billion dollars placed end to end would extend a distance of 96,670 miles — about four times around the Earth. We need to get spending under control!
Vaudine Cullins Alturas, CA
Looking Back
118 Years Ago – 1907
J. G. BETTS is constructing a derrick at Canby for the purpose of drilling for oil at that place. The oil shale is there and they have every reason to believe that Mr. Betts will be successful. Years ago, F. W Caldwell, drilling for water to a depth of 400 feet, struck two different strata’s of oil sand.
108 Years Ago – 1917
THE SURPRISE Valley Stock Association announced last spring that it planned to introduce a county fair to Cedarville. But this week they informed us that the plans have been abandoned because of the war..
98 Years Ago – 1927
A FULL STREET of houses have been built on Henderson Street by Gus Sweeney and carpenters Jack Gibbons and Francis Ballard. The rest of the town will have to hustle to keep pace with the construction that is taking place around the hospital on Henderson Street. . . The Alturas Grammar School began its year’s work with an enrollment of 195 students. That is 17 pupils more than last year.
88 Years Ago – 1937
THE FOLLOWING boys represent the starting lineup
for this season’s football team at Modoc High School: Sheldon Harden, le; John Weber, lt; Wesley St. John, gd; Geo Christensen, c; John Goni, rg; ill Endicott, qb; John Roby, rt: Rob Flournoy and John Kneymeyer.
78 Years Ago – 1947
MODOC FAIR QUEEN candidates are Miss Alzada Tripp, Miss Vera Rhinehart and Miss Janie Espil. There was a good attendance for the nominations, but the evening was spoiled by some sneak thief who looted nearly every car parked outside.
63 Years Ago – 1962
BILL COOPERIDER has been named new supervisor of the Modoc National Forest, replacing Joe Thornton, wo has been transferred to Yreka. . . Two full days of rodeo are set for the Modoc Fair.
53 Years Ago – 1972
NATIONAL COMPETITION will arrive here for the Levi Ride and Tie contest that is part of the Modoc Fair this weekend. . . Five hundred Pit River Indians have petitioned the government to give them the XL Ranch near Alturas.
The Modoc County
Reco R d
Court Decree No. 6356, Modoc Superior Court July 7, 1958
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Modoc County Sheriffs Office Bookings
As of Monday morning, there are 31 people in the Modoc County Jail, 4 females and 27 males. Jail capacity is 43.
08/11/25
CASTILLO, Lyle Robert (age 31, Fort Bidwell, CA)
Arrested for disorderly conduct for drug/alcohol, and possession of drug paraphernalia; booked and released on signed promise to appear APD
08/12/25
WISSER, John Charles (age 58, Likely, CA)
Court/DA booking and release for battery on a person and fighting or challenge to fight in a public place
MODOC DISTRICT ATTORNEY
BUBB, James Marlow (age 56, Alturas)
Arrested for violation of probation, identity theft, possession of drug paraphernalia, and possession of a controlled substance; booked and held on $27,000 bail APD
LILLEY, Ave Sophia (age 23, Bend, OR)
Arrested for DUI; booked and released on signed promise to appear CHP
08/13/25
HUDAK, Michael James (age 40, Alturas)
Arrested for violation of probation; booked and released on signed promise to appear APD
MORRIS, Kristina Michelle (age 52, Lookout, CA)
Arrested for battery with serious bodily injury; booked and held on $25,000 bail MCSO
08/14/25
CASTILLO, Lyle Robert (age 31, Fort Bidwell, CA)
Arrested for disorderly conduct for drug/alcohol and vandalism; booked and held on $25,000 bail APD
HERNANDEZ-CACDAC, Jessica Lee (age 46, Alturas)
Arrested for DUI; booked and released on signed promise to appear APD
08/15/25
TORRES, Fredy Sixto (age 46, Alturas)
Arrested for driving when privilege is suspended for DUI; booked and released on signed promise to appear APD
08/16/25
QUEZADA, Ricardo NMN (age 43, Alturas)
Arrested for possession of a stolen vehicle; booked and held on $20,000 bail CHP
08/17/25
HARNEY, Lydia Genevieve (age 22, Alturas)
Arrested for DUI; booked and released on signed promise to appear CHP
CIPRIANO, Madrigal NMN (age 73, Alturas)
Arrested for DUI; booked and released on signed promise to appear CHP
08/18/25
BOLDT, Matthew Alexander (age 36, Alturas)
Arrested on 2 warrants for failure to appear; booked and released on signed promise to appear APD
Modoc County
Sheriffs Office Blotter
Monday, August 11
1:48 am Responded to Alturas for report of a deceased person; Coroner report taken
5:29 am Responded to the MRE area for report of suspicious circumstances
11:47 am Responded to the Davis Creek area for report of suspicious circumstances
2:49 pm Responded to the Lake City area for report of an audible alarm
3:37 pm Responded to the Newell area for report of criminal threats
4:26 pm Responded to the Cedarville area for an animal related issue
4:51 pm Responded to the MRE area for report of a suspicious person
6:37 pm Responded to assist Alturas Police with report of a suspicious person
7:47 pm Responded to the Newell area for report of a deceased person; Coroner report taken
10:07 pm Responded to assist Alturas Police with report of suspicious circumstances
11:51 pm Welfare check conducted in the Cal Pines area
Tuesday, August 12
9:09 am Responded to the Cedarville area for report of a suspicious person
10:08 am Responded to the Cal Pines area for report of dogs at large
12:52 pm Responded to the Likely area to conduct a welfare check
3:44 pm Responded to the Tulelake area for report of a traffic collision; Coroner report taken
6:59 pm Responded to the Davis Creek area for report of a suspicious person
8:21 pm Responded to the Cedarville area for report of a subject in crisis
8:45 pm Traffic stop conducted in Alturas; warning issued 10:16 pm Traffic stop conducted in Alturas; warning issued 10:46 pm Responded to assist Alturas Police with report of a physical altercation
11:04 pm Responded to the New Pine Creek area for report of a subject causing a disturbance
11:44 pm Responded to assist Alturas Police with report of a domestic altercation
Wednesday, August 13
8:51 am Responded to the Cal Pines area for report of a cold burglary
12:25 pm Responded to assist with report of vegetation fire in the Alturas rural area
12:40 pm Responded to the Cal Pines area for report of a domestic altercation
2:30 pm Responded to the Adin area for report of an assault; arrest made
7:06 pm Responded to assist EMS in the Newell area
8:12 pm Traffic stop conducted in the Davis Creek area; warning issued
8:37 pm Responded to the Cal Pines area to assist with report of a possible vegetation fire
11:41 pm Responded to Alturas city for report of a physical altercation
Thursday, August 14
12:12 am Responded to assist Alturas Police with report of vandalism
7:59 am Animal control responded to the Alturas rural area for surrendering of dogs
11:56 am Responded to the New Pine Creek area for report of criminal threats
8:30 pm Traffic stop conducted in Alturas; arrest made
9:51 pm Responded to assist Alturas Police with report of a domestic altercation
Friday, August 15
10:49 am Responded to the Newell area for report of an aggressive dog
3:30 pm Responded to the Newell area for report of criminal threats
4:11 pm Responded to the Alturas rural area for report of a physical altercation
4:42 pm Responded to the Alturas rural area for report of a suspicious person
6:07 pm Responded to assist Alturas Police with a juvenile issue
7:49 pm Responded to assist Alturas Police with report of a domestic altercation
8:25 pm Responded to the Alturas rural area for report of an altercation
8:29 pm Traffic stop conducted in the Newell area; warning issued
RECORD
9:13 pm Traffic stop conducted in the Newell area; warning issued
Saturday, August 16
3:00 am Responded to Alturas to assist CHP with a traffic stop
8:37 pm Traffic stop conducted in Alturas; citation issued 9:45 pm Responded to the Alturas rural area for report of a single vehicle rollover
Sunday, August 17
2:32 pm Responded to the Cal Pines area for report of prowling
7:58 pm Traffic stop conducted in Alturas; warning issued 8:35 pm Responded to assist Alturas Police on a traffic stop
8:55 pm Vehicle check conducted in the MRE area
10:30 pm Responded to assist Alturas Police on a traffic stop
10:47 pm Responded to assist Alturas Police on a traffic stop 10:54 pm Responded to assist Alturas Police on a traffic stop 11:04 pm Traffic stop conducted in the Alturas rural area; warning issued 11:37 pm Bike stop conducted in the Alturas area; warning issued
DA’s Legal Lowdown
Monday, August 4, 2025, Bobbee Rego, PrePreliminary hearing on Felony PC245(a)(4) in addition to several enhancements. Defendant remains out on own recognizance. Preliminary Hearing scheduled for 9/02/25. Monday, August 4, 2025, Javier Walker, Arraignment on Information for Felony VC2800.2(a), VC23152(a), VC23152(b), PC594(a) and Misdemeanor VC14601.2(a) in addition several enhancements. Defendant remanded. PreTrial Conference scheduled for 9/15/25.
Monday, August 4, 2025, Zachariah Hipp, Pre-Trial Conference on Felony PC288(a)
with several enhancements. Defendant remains out on own recognizance. Trial setting scheduled for 9/15/25.
Monday, August 4, 2025, Doreen Mendoza, PrePreliminary Hearing on Felony PC273a(a)x2, PC29800(a)(1), and Misdemeanor PC148(a)(1). Defendant remains released on own recognizance. Preliminary Hearing scheduled for 9/11/25. Monday, August 11, 2025, Matthew Howerton, Warrant Surrender on Felony PC25400(a)(1)x2, and Misdemeanor VC23152(a), VC23152(b), and 273a(b). Defendant failed to appear. Bench warrant issued for $5,000.
Wednesday, August 11, 2025, Rueben Williams, Sentencing Hearing on Felony PC243(c) (2),PC245(a)(1), PC411(a), Misdemeanor PC148(a)(1), 166(a)(4), PC594(a) with several aggravating factors. Modoc County Probation recommended maximum sentence of 6 years 8 months, Modoc County District Attorney argued strenuously to impose recommended maximum term. Defendant sentenced by honorable Judge Wendy Dier to a total of 4 years 8 months over strenuous objections.
Thursday, August 14, 2025, Shawn Warren PrePreliminary Hearing on Felony PC273.5(a)x2 with several enhancements. Defendant remains on own recognizance. Preliminary Hearing scheduled for 8/26/25.
Thursday, August 14, 2025, James Bubb, Arraignment on Felony HS11366, PC1203.2(a) and Misdemeanor HS11377(a), HS11364(a), PC530.5(c)(1) with several enhancements. Defendant released with terms under supervision of Modoc County Probation Department. Preliminary Hearing scheduled for 8/26/25.
Helen Roberta (Quirk) Goulden
Helen Roberta (Quirk) Goulden, born December 4, 1935 in Cedarville, California to Mike and Iva Quirk, passed away peacefully at Warner View Skilled Nursing Facility on August 7, 2025.
Helen, lovingly known as Smoke to most, was the youngest of Mike and Iva’s three children and grew up in Lake City on the ‘JQ’ Quirk cattle ranch. When her brothers, Gene and Terry, left for the military she took on the responsibility of being her fathers ‘s right-hand man.’ If you were to ask she would tell you that she out performed her brothers! She was a very skilled horseback rider and her favorite horse was her mare Becky.
After graduating from high school, and being crowned Modoc County Fair Queen, Helen continued her education attending Klamath Community College in Klamath Falls, Oregon and a college in the Bay Area, earning her degree in Business Administration.
Shortly after graduation Helen met and married Wayne Goulden. From this union they were blessed with three children- Phil, Jeff, and Lynn. In the early 70’s she returned to Alturas to be closer to family. During this time period Helen was employed at Bank of America until her retirement in 1999.
Helen was well-known and loved by so many in
Likely Cemetery Flag Ceremony
Left to Right in the picture: Nellie Snethen, Christy Porter, Jean Atkins, Jimmy Richardson, Terry Kelly, Amber Proveart and Vickie Gates.
The Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary #3327 of Alturas held a Flag Ceremony at the Likely Cemetery. The flag was donated by the VFW Auxiliary #3327 and was purchased with donations accumulated from the monthly VFW Auxiliary Bingo which is held first Sunday of each month at the VFW Hall in Alturas. The event begins with a pot-luck lunch at 12 noon, followed by Bingo at 1 p.m.
Modoc County! She was actively involved in her kids’ athletic programs attending every swim meet, baseball, football, basketball, track and field event. She was and remained their #1 fan. Not one to stay idle, Helen loved to bowl and was quite good at it, earning many awards with her fellow team members as they traveled all over the country participating in bowling tournaments. She also loved playing cards with the Canby crew, taking walks with her beloved dogs, scenic drives, reminiscing with family and friends and generously helping others. She was preceded in death by her parents Mike and Iva Quirk, and her brother, Gene Francis Quirk. She is survived by her brother Terrance ‘Terry’ Quirk, her children Phillip (Patti) Goulden, Jeffrey Goulden, and Lynn (Seth) Hartman, grandchildren- Erica Robinson, Guy Goulden, Justin Goulden, Zach Goulden, Jesse Bradshaw, Kamilia Woolsey and Alexander Rovetti, greatgrandchildren,- Carter and Scarlet Woolsey, Charlie, Sawyer and Foster Robinson, and special friend Jeanne Carlson along with many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
A celebration of Helen’s life is being planned and will be announced at a later date.
Their Bingo event has also proudly contributed $400 for the large Alturas flag. It is the largest flag in Modoc County.
So be sure to come out and support them by playing in
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your money is helping the community to fly our nation’s flag!
Only at The Wagon Wheel Thursday-Monday 7 am - 2 pm Closed Tuesday and Wednesday Come in and fill your
WORD FIND
FIND THE WORDS
This is a theme puzzle with the subject stated below. Find the listed words in the grid. (They may run in any always in a straight line. Some letters are used more than once.) Ring each word as you find it and when you pleted the puzzle, there will be 18 letters left over. They spell out the alternative theme of the puzzle.
Get some ‘me time’
This is a theme puzzle with the subject stated below. Find the listed words in the grid. (They may run in any direction but always in a straight line. Some letters are used more than once.) Ring each word as you find it and when you have completed the puzzle, there will be 19 letters left over. They spell out the alternative theme of the puzzle. Get some ‘me time’
Solution: 18 Letters
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2025 Wild Horse Gather set to begin September 2, 2025
The USDA Forest Service plans to begin gathering 350 wild horses from the Devil’s Garden Plateau Wild Horse Territory on September 2, 2025. The gathering will continue movement toward the appropriate number of wild horses prescribed in the 2013 Devil’s Garden Plateau Wild Horse Territory Management Plan.
The 2024 population census resulted in an estimate of more than 700 wild horses on and around the territory. The Modoc National Forest remains committed to managing wild free-roaming horses in a manner that is designed to achieve and maintain a thriving natural ecological balance and multiple-use condition on public lands.
The Modoc National Forest has contracted CD Warner Livestock, LLC. to conduct the gathering. Gather contractors will utilize mechanized equipment and bait traps to gather horses. If you come across a livestock corral in the forest, please avoid the area.
Viewing of gather operations will be offered for
up to 6 viewers on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Saturdays during the gather. Corral tours will also be offered on Saturdays. Some trap sites may not allow for viewing and/or multiple viewers. To make viewing reservations please email sm.fs. modocwh_b@usda.gov and include your name, phone number, requested viewing dates, and the number of viewers in your party. If you are unable to email reservation requests, please call (530) 233-8738. Reservations are first-come, first-served.
Viewers with reservations will be provided with the meeting location and time when their reservation is confirmed. Viewers with reservations should be prepared to:
• Drive in rugged terrain
• Walk long distances across uneven and muddy ground
• Be exposed to possible inclement weather conditions such as rain, snow, wind, and intense sun
• Remain on site until gather operations have concluded for the day
• Bring food, water, folding chair, sunscreen, a widebrimmed hat, sunglasses
• Wear neutral colored clothing (avoid brights and darks)
Please note: There are no restroom facilities at viewing locations and often no cell service. Viewers must not interfere with gather operations.
USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender.
All gathered wild horses go to the local coral for adoption. Devil’s Garden Plateau wild horse information and gather updates are available on the web at fs.usda.gov/r05/ modoc. If you are interested in adopting a Devil’s Garden wild horse, be sure to check out the Double Devil Corral Facebook page at https://www.facebook. com/doubledevilwild horsecorrals.
Para más información en cómo este cambio impactará su factura, llame al 888-225-2611. Notice of Pacific Power’s Request to Increase Your Rates for the Energy Cost Adjustment Clause and Greenhouse Gas Allowance Costs and Revenues for 2026 Application (A.25-08-001)
WHY AM I RECEIVING THIS NOTICE?
On August 1, 2025, Pacific Power filed an application with the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) requesting an overall increase to electric rates. This application addressed the EnergyCost Adjustment Clause (ECAC), greenhouse gas (GHG) allowance costs, and the California Climate Credit. If this application is approved, this would result in a rate increase of $1.7 million or 1.0%, effective January 1, 2026. This will impact your monthly bill.
WHY IS PACIFIC POWER REQUESTING THIS RATE INCREASE?
• Annually, Pacific Power compares actual and forecast costs of providing electricity to customers (ECAC rate) and the costs of purchasing GHG allowances to comply with the California Cap and Trade program.
• The ECAC rate allows Pacific Power to recover costs related to producing electricity such as fuel expenses, power purchased from third parties, and energy transmission expenses. This application requests an ECAC rate increase of $11 million due to power costs being more than the amount of revenue collected in current rates to cover those costs.
• The GHG rate allows Pacific Power the opportunity to recover costs related to purchasing allowances to comply with the state’s Cap and Trade program. This application requests a GHG rate decrease of $9.3 million due to actual allowance costs being lower than previously forecasted.
• This application also requests approval for Pacific Power customers to receive the California Climate Credit on their bills, resulting from the sale of greenhouse gas allowances. If approved, residential and small business customers will receive a credit of $111.83, in April and October 2026.
This application will be reviewed by the CPUC to determine if the costs are reasonable and eligible for recovery from customers before any rate increase is potentially approved.
HOW COULD THIS AFFECT MY MONTHLY ELECTRIC RATES?
If Pacific Power’s rate request is approved by the CPUC, the average residential monthly billusing 850 kWh per month would increase by approximately $0.87, or 0.4%, per month in 2026.A summary of the estimated rate impact is provided below (this table does not include the Climate Credit which will be provided to customers).
Pacific Power’s Proposed Rate Increase
HOW DOES THE REST OF THIS PROCESS WORK?
This application will be assigned to a CPUC Administrative Law Judge who will consider proposals and evidence presented during the formal hearing process. The Administrative Law Judge will issue a proposed decision that may adopt Pacific Power’s application, modify it, or deny it. Any CPUC Commissioner may sponsor an alternate decision with a different outcome. The proposed decision, and any alternate decisions, will be discussed and voted upon by the CPUC Commissioners at a public CPUC Voting Meeting.
Parties to the proceeding may review Pacific Power’s application, including the Public Advocates Office. The Public Advocates Office is an independent consumer advocate within the CPUC that represents customers to obtain the lowest possible rate for service consistent with reliable and safe service levels. For more information about the Public Advocates Office, please call1-415-703-1584, email PublicAdvocatesOffice@ cpuc.ca.gov, or visit PublicAdvocates.cpuc.ca.gov.
WHERE CAN I GET MORE INFORMATION?
Contact Pacific Power Phone: 1-888-221-7070
Mail:
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Yreka, CA 96097 Crescent City, CA 95531
A copy of the Application and any related documents may also be reviewed at: https://www.pacificpower.net/about/rates-regulation/california-regulatory-filings.html
CONTACT CPUC
Please visit apps.cpuc.ca.gov/c/A2508001 to submit a comment about this proceeding on the CPUC Docket Card. Here you can also view documents and other public comments related to this proceeding.
Your participation by providing your thoughts on Pacific Power’s request can help the CPUC make an informed decision.
If you have questions about CPUC processes, you may contact the CPUC’s Public Advisor’s Office at:
Phone: 1-866-849-8390 (toll-free)
Email: Public.Advisor@cpuc.ca.gov
Mail: CPUC Public Advisor’s Office
505 Van Ness Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94102
Please reference Pacific Power’s ECAC Application A.25-08-001 in any communications you have with the CPUC regarding this matter.
A Healthy Start to the School Year: 3 Wellness Appointments to Help Kids Get Ready to Learn
By Dr. Dinelli Monson, Chief Medical Officer, UnitedHealthcare of California.
As kids are back at school and eager to get to know their new teachers, many families may still be trying to squeeze in some of the last details to be sure their kids are ready to succeed in their new school year. A few important details for parents to also check in on are their children’s mental and physical well-being.
A child’s health can influence their growth, development and academic performance. To help set children and teens up for success this school year, it’s important to stay up to date with wellness appointments, including annual physicals, dental checkups, comprehensive eye exams and mental health assessments.
Here are a few things parents can consider to help support their children’s well-being:
It’s ok to talk about mental health
Mental health challenges are on the rise among young people, driven by factors like academic pressures, relationships, social media, and broader social and economic inequalities. Age, race, and gender also shape how these issues manifest and affect young people.
While it’s beneficial for parents to discuss health matters with their children throughout the year, an opportune time arises during the annual back-toschool exam, also known as a well-child visit. This scheduled check-up can serve as a timely platform for addressing various health concerns, including mental health, ensuring that kids are supported holistically as they prepare to return to school.
Data from UnitedHealthcare found that 60% of college students reported encountering behavioral or mental health concerns in the past year. So, even as children grow older and head off to college, be sure to check in on them emotionally, encourage open conversations, and remind your student that help is available.
No matter the age, checking in on your child’s mental health before the school year begins and throughout can help lay the foundation for a more successful and balanced year ahead. Brush up on dental care
for healthy smiles
Cavities are preventable, yet they are the most common chronic disease among children and teens in the U.S. If left untreated, cavities can cause pain that leads to problems learning and speaking, as well as contribute to other long-term health issues. Cavities can also make eating uncomfortable and can affect nutrition and development.
Children, teens and adults should visit a dentist every six months for routine preventive dental care. Dental plans usually cover preventive care, which means you may pay $0 out of pocket for certain covered preventive services if you go to a network provider.
It’s important to know that about 1 in 3 people in the United States have a fear of dental treatment. If you believe your child may experience dental fear or anxiety, speak with their dentist or primary care doctor for support.
Vision screenings can help kids see better
More than 1 in 3 schoolage kids in the U.S. are nearsighted. Also known as myopia, nearsightedness can cause issues seeing things in the distance, like the front of the classroom, which may contribute to problems learning. Possible signs of vision issues in kids include frequent eye rubbing or blinking, headaches, or struggling to remember what they have
read. It’s recommended kids get regular eye screenings throughout their school years. Yet, only 38.2% of California children have recently seen an eye doctor. School-based vision screenings or pediatric office visits are valuable. Comprehensive eye exams can detect more complex issues.
Vision plans also usually
cover preventive care, including comprehensive eye exams. A vision plan may also provide an allowance to purchase glasses or contacts.
Consider talking with your children’s doctor and scheduling any care visits before school starts. Check with your health plan to see what benefits are available to your family.
EVERY 42 MINUTES, A LIFE ENDS. DRIVE SOBER, DRIVE SAFE.
In 2023, 12,429 people were killed in alcohol-impaired driving crashes nearly one in every three tra c fatalities. That adds up to 34 lives lost each day one person every 42 minutes with an annual cost of nearly $69 billion.
Children are not immune: one in four child fatalities involve an alcohol-impaired driver, and in over half those cases, the child was a passenger. This weekend at the Modoc District Fair, let’s make responsible choices. Designate a sober driver or grab a ride. It’s not just a ride it’s your life, your family, your community. Our county’s roads. Our families. Drive sober this weekend.
This message brought to you by the Modoc County Sheri ’s O ce and paid for by the CHP Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program.
Mustang Camp is Huge Hit for Local Youth
By Laura Snell
Last week, youth from Northeast California participated in 4-H Mustang Camp held at the Lassen County Fairgrounds. Youth learned about natural resource management including measuring and identifying range plant species, how to determine wild horse populations, humanwildlife interactions and more. The camp is a blend of classroom curriculum, hands-on activities and tours of wild horses at the Litchfield BLM Wild Horse Facility and in the wild on Herd Management Areas. One of the parent volunteers commented that they “didn’t learn about these range management skills until college or later, after starting to ranch themselves and they were happy to see youth learning these techniques early.”
While visiting the Litchfield Corrals, youth learned about how wild
horses are gathered, cared for and offered for private placement all over the United States. They used their camp program books to identify horse (and burro!) colors, markings and BLM freeze brands. There are currently over 73,000 horses on the range in the United States, nearly three times the appropriate management level.
Mustang Camp is funded in part by a Bureau of Land Management grant.
Youth are given the opportunity to learn about a variety of career paths throughout the camp from education and cooperative extension to range management, wild horse management, and animal care positions.
One of the highlights was a morning with Donna Shaffer, a local wild horse trainer. She brought Jack, her former Devil’s Garden Colt Challenge horse and Bean, her current Oregon Teens and Mustangs wild
horse. Youth learned about the care and time it takes to train a wild horse as well as interact with Donna, Jack and Bean. At the end of the camp, six youth were interested in training a wild horse and participating in a future Devil’s Garden Colt Challenge. The 2025 DG Colt Challenge will be held at the Modoc District Fair August 24th starting at 11am.
Mustang Camp organizers are already looking forward to next year and hope to expand to include more educational opportunities in hydrology and forestry in addition to range and wild horses. Look for registration information in June 2026.
Photo by Laura Snell
Photo by Sandy Fortin
Photo by Laura Snell
resident Jack Futterman criticized the U.S. for lacking universal coverage while the BBB adds $150 billion in defense spending. He also noted Medicaid and Medicare cuts delayed until after the 2026 election.
LaMalfa reiterated, “Health care isn’t a right,” referencing Senator Rand Paul’s stance that forcing doctors to provide care is akin to slavery.
Resident Janice Lauppe, a retired teacher, praised the T.E.A.C.H. Adult Education program for supporting nontraditional graduates and expressed concern about frozen federal funds.
LaMalfa responded only that “all taxation starts at the House of Representatives.”
Sarah Merrick shared the story of a longtime local resident brought to the U.S. as a toddler, now fearful of deportation.
LaMalfa replied, “She’s DACA,” and stressed the need for legal documents.
Audience members raised red cards in disagreement as LaMalfa added, “The Trump administration is sympathetic to that. The border needs to be secured first.”
Kevin Kramer, CEO of Modoc Medical Center, pressed LaMalfa about support for rural hospitals, warning that the newly built 50-bed facility must remain open for Modoc residents.
Business owner Terry Olsen raised concerns about global warming, but LaMalfa countered, “Trees need CO2, we are all carbon based, we should not weaken the economy for CO2.” This drew visible audience opposition.
Residents also asked about the bipartisan SAWMILL Act, which would authorize $220 million in federal loan guarantees to modernize rural sawmills and reduce wildfire risk.
Closing the meeting, LaMalfa addressed tariffs, saying he believes they are temporary. He cited rising costs—$1 million for a new tractor and $90,000 for a Ford F-150—and emphasized the continued need for fossil fuels. “We cannot electrify everything,” he said. Continue
Modoc Braves Stumble in Season Opener, Look Ahead to Trojans Matchup
The Modoc Braves may not have walked away with a win in their season opener, but they showed plenty of fight and heart against a determined Fall River Bulldogs squad on Tuesday. Playing on their home field, the Braves battled hard, though the Bulldogs ultimately pulled away late to secure a 4–0 victory.
Modoc didn’t let the setback keep them down. In Friday’s rematch, the Braves came out stronger and more disciplined, pushing Fall River to the wire. The game remained tight throughout, with Modoc creating chances and keeping the pressure on. In the end, the Bulldogs edged out a narrow 2–1 win — a scoreline that hardly reflected the Braves’ effort and intensity.
With the pair of tough matchups behind them, Modoc sits at 1–2, but the
team has already shown flashes of promise and resilience that should serve them well as the season unfolds.
The Braves will now turn their focus to the Trinity Trojans, whom they’ll face at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday. It’s a chance for Modoc to turn their hard work into results and prove that early
adversity can fuel growth.
As for Quincy, they’ll also see the Trojans this weekend, heading into their own matchup at 7:00 p.m. Friday.
For Modoc, the upcoming
contest is more than just another game on the schedule — it’s an opportunity to build momentum, showcase their grit, and remind fans that the Braves aren’t backing down anytime soon.
Photos by Bear Press Photography
False Cinch Bugs Swarm Modoc
False chinch bugs are swarming across Modoc and nearby counties this week, riding heat and drying weeds into gardens, fields and homes. The small gray seed bugs cluster on walls, fences and young plants. They are mostly a nuisance. In California, these migrations usually fade within about a week.
The bugs build up on winter and spring weeds, especially
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River Behavioral Health station. Big, red BLM fire trucks thrilled participants with powerful hose sprays, resulting in laughter that was heard down the block.
MESA Advisors Laurisa
Craig and Ingunn Ringvold led hydrology education with surface tension races and crafting of miniature water cycle models at a college preparation station.
Courtney Hagge aptly summarized the experience, saying, “Such a fun idea with lots of activities, thank you!”
RISE Director Lisa Craig created iceberg learning at a popular station that resulted in snow cones for each participant. A Friday Night Live (FNL) booth informed Modoc Middle Schoolers how their passionate requests is being honored this year with FNL-West continuing.
Youth Advisor Leah Mudron ‘baited up’ a fishing game
mustards like London rocket and flixweed. When those weeds dry, are mowed or sprayed, the insects shift to the nearest green growth, including irrigated yards and vegetable starts. Wet springs that leave heavy weed growth can set up larger waves in early summer.
Indoors, false chinch bugs do not last. Vacuum them up and tighten screens and door sweeps. Spraying
that caught candy fish that carried water facts. A BOOF (Betting On Our Future) station, led by FNL youth Brodie and Dylan Mudron, conducted a risk versus gambling game to highlight responsible choices. Tanja Ramming, Advancing Modoc Director, delivered essential facts about the role of water to maintain a healthy diet, and the College Center was on hand with guidance in planning for advanced education.
Participant Shelby Silva exclaimed, “I loved the snow cones at the RISE station because they were delicious!”
Water Festival was an event dedicated to celebrating water and community, emphasizing each person’s role in maintaining clean water.
Participants completed a feedback card as a chance to win a prize- filled gift bag. Items in the bag included
foundations offers little relief because new bugs keep arriving until the flight ends. In gardens and small farms, keep seedlings well watered so they can tolerate feeding. Use temporary row covers on tender crops. A light spray from a hose can break up morning and evening movements. If you must mow or treat weeds next to a garden or home, plan simple protections for a
a stylish water bottle from the Modoc County Road Department, a trendy MESA
few days.
Serious plant losses here are uncommon, though high numbers can stress young seedlings. Adults are slender, gray-brown and about 1/8 inch long with a faint X on the wings. Nymphs are smaller and wingless, often with a reddish abdomen. They do not bite and do not harm furnishings.
Bottom line for Modoc and Lassen counties: close entry points, vacuum what gets inside, protect seedlings briefly and let the surge pass. Most locations should see conditions clear within a week, depending on weather and local weeds.
sticker, an EarthWays Water Protector tee-shirt and a frisbee. RISE is
grateful for the support of so many community members who contributed to the day.
Tulelake Committee
Announces Rally at Tulelake National Monument for National Day of Action
The Tulelake Committee, a nonprofit made up of survivors and descendants of Japanese Americans incarcerated during World War II, announced plans to host a rally on Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025, at Tule Lake National Monument.
According to an invitation released by the Committee, the event is part of a National Day of Action organized with the National Parks Conservation Association under the banner “Protect Every Park.” The campaign slogan is “People and Places Will Not Be Erased.”
The Committee’s letter states that Tulelake was a maximum-security segregation center during World War II, used to hold Japanese Americans who
resisted incarceration. The group says its goal is to ensure that the history of such sites remains visible and accessible to the public.
In its invite, the Committee criticized recent federal actions that it says affect the National Park Service.
These include what the group described as:
A 25% reduction in permanent staff at park sites, along with proposed budget cuts despite a maintenance backlog.
The installation of QR codes at park sites to discourage content deemed negative or unpatriotic.
Increased funding for the Department of Homeland Security and Immigration
and Customs Enforcement, including construction of new detention facilities.
The Committee said it views these measures as attempts to restrict or minimize historical interpretation at sites such as Tule Lake, Manzanar, Harriet Tubman National Historical Park, Cesar E. Chavez National Monument, the Trail of Tears National Historic Trail, and Stonewall National Monument.
The Aug. 23 rally will be held from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at 44340 CA-139, Tulelake, Calif. An RSVP form is available online at: https:// docs.google.com/forms/d/e/ 1FAIpQLSe5ai6hlP1d2dTe RqzRyQqEd-EWzYKpXVz7 TRLWjhwYQO8J7w/viewform
530-708-1016 or 530-640-3339
Bible Study: 9:30 a.m.
Morning Worship: 11 a.m.
Wednesday Bible Study and Prayer: 6 p.m.
Pastor Brian Bates
(530)
Worship Service: 11:00 a.m.
THE MODOC COUNTY RECORD
Modoc Vineyard Church
Church DIRECTORY
(Just East of Auction Yard) (530) 640-2317 or 640-2768
Alturas Baptist Church
Alturas Baptist Church
500 W. 4th St., Alturas 530-708-1016 or 530-640-3339
a.m.
Bible Study: 9:30 a.m.
Morning Worship: 11 a.m.
Wednesday Bible Study and Prayer: 6 p.m.
Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship 11 a.m. Everyone Welcome Worship Sunday: 10 a.m. Bible Study: Mon. & Wed., 6 p.m. All Are Welcome! Rivers of Living Water Cedarville, CA 481 Main St., Cedarville (530) 640-2120
Pastor Brian Bates alturasbaptistchurch.com abc1@frontier.net
Alturas Seventh Day Adventist Church
300 West 2nd St., Alturas (530) 233-5777
Modoc Vineyard Church
Pastor Niki Wolter
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
221 N. Main St., Alturas (530) 200-2945
507 East 4th St., Alturas (530) 233-2119 Rectory Masses Tues-Fri, Daily at 5:15 p.m.
FRIDAY NIGHT FROM 4:30 P.M. -
FRIDAY, AUG 22, 2025
Bible Study: 10:30 a.m. Church Service: 11:15 a.m.
Alturas Mennonite Church
Christian Life Assembly 225 West “B” St., Alturas (530) 233-2804 Pastor Clarence McCarty
Hwy 299, Alturas (Just East of Auction Yard) (530) 640-2317 or 640-2768
Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship 11 a.m. Everyone Welcome
Church of Christ 1450 N. Warner, Alturas (530) 640-0487
Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. Saturday Prayer: 9:30 a.m. modocvineyard.church Come as you are.
at 9 a.m.
Vigil at 4:30 p.m.
Rivers of Life
Mass at 10:30 a.m. Cedarville - St. James Mission Bonner & Garfield Sts. Cedarville Sunday Mass: 8:30 a.m.
316 W. 8th Street, Alturas (530) 510-4418
St. Michael’s Episcopal Church
p.m. All Are Welcome!
310 W. North St., Alturas (530) 708-1455
Sunday Worship Service: 10 a.m.
Berean Calvary Church
Craig Flournoy, Preacher
SUNDAY: Bible Classes: 10 a.m. Worship: 11 a.m.
Pastor Jon Dabill
WEDNESDAY: Bible Class: 6:00 p.m.
Faith Bible Church
Surprise Valley Community Church
640-2120
405 Bonner St., Cedarville (530) 279-6225
Lynn Culp, Pastor 810 West Carlos, Alturas (530) 233-2015 Worship Service: 10:00 a.m. Children’s Church: 10:30 a.m.
www.bereancalvarychurch.com bereancalvarychurch@yahoo.com Phone: 530-708-5323
Sunday School: 11:30 a.m.
307 East 1st Street, Alturas 233-2718 or 279-6625
Dr. Ben Zandstra
Worship & Children’s Church: Sunday 11 a.m. Hall Available for Events!
Church of Christ 1450 N. Warner, Alturas (530) 640-0487
Craig Flournoy, Preacher
SUNDAY: Bible Classes: 10 a.m. Worship: 11 a.m.
WEDNESDAY: Bible Class: 6:00 p.m.
Faith Bible Church
Lynn Culp, Pastor 810 West Carlos, Alturas (530) 233-2015
Worship Service: 10:00 a.m.
Children’s Church: 10:30 a.m.
Adult Sunday School: 11:30 a.m.
Dr. Ben Zandstra Worship Children’s Church, Sunday at 9 a.m.
Surprise Valley SeventhDay Adventist Church Garfield & Washington St. Cedarville, CA Contact #: 707-483-3291 Sabbath/Saturday Services Begin at 10:00 a.m. Connect with us at surprisevalleyca.adventistchurch.org
Menu: Rib Steak, Shrimp or Chicken Alfredo, Barbecued Pork Ribs, 1/2 Lb. Cheeseburger Special: Lamb Chops
Big Mouth Burgers with
Modoc,
Thursday August 21st
Summer Bargains at the Bookworm
Find fantastic bargains at the Bookworm attached to the Alturas Library at 212 W. 3rd St. open M, T, Th, F 12-4 p.m. Almost all books, DVDs, audio books, music CDs and other donations are priced $2-10 ₵ . Many recently marked-down and free items too!
Behavioral Health Advisory Board Meeting
Behavioral Health Advisory Board Meeting it is scheduled for Thursday August 21st 2025 at 3:30pm at the Health Services Building, 441 N.Main Street Alturas.For More Information please contact MCBH at 530-233-6312
Friday August 22nd
SENIOR TEACH BINGO – EVERY FRIDAY
SENIOR BINGO at the VFW Building, So. Main St. in Alturas is on Fridays! Doors open at 10 a.m. Bingo starts at noon. Buy-in: First Packet $10 each with each additional packet for $5. All players over 18 years old are welcome! Thank you for supporting our Seniors!
Fall Bargains at the Bookworm
Lots of new marked-down items at the Bookworm attached to the Alturas Library at 212 W. 3rd St. open M, T, Th, F 12-4 p.m. Almost all books, DVDs, audio books, music CDs and other donations cost $2-10 ₵ and free items too!
Saturday August 23rd
Rides To The Fair
Sunrays of Hope Inc. is offering rides to the fair in Cedarville both Saturday and Sunday. Space is limited, and individuals interested need to call or come in to sign up. 113 E North St or call at 530-233-9696.
MODOC INDIVISIBLE
MODOC INDIVISIBLE is a local, non-partisan
organization that exists to peacefully champion the traditional American values that are the basis of our Constitution. Our goal is to raise public awareness of risks to our legal protections, fundamental rights, social services, and various other American institutions. We want to hear what you think! Join us every Saturday at the Food Hub, 128 N. Main Street (corner of Second St.) from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Free Senior Lunch
Attention All Seniors (55 & Older): You are invited to join us for a FREE lunch at Noon on Saturday, August 23rd at the Modoc County Fair in Cedarville. Lunch is sponsored by the Surprise Valley Service Club, Alturas Rotary, and the Alturas Sunrise Rotary. Located by the quilt building in front of the stage.
Sunday August 24th
Berean Calvary Church Sunday Services
Come and visit us at 108 E 1st Street this Sunday for a Sunday School at 10 AM covering the subject of the Kingdom of Heaven vs. The Kingdom of God. At 11 AM, our regular service starts with a sermon titled, “The ‘Fruit’ of Faith.” Also, at 5 PM, we will be continuing our study of Revelation, this time on Revelation 19, titled, “I’m Back!” See you all there.
Monday August 25th
Alturas Country Jam
Alturas Country Jam is Mondays from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at the Federated Church on S. East Street in Alturas. Donations are accepted to help with supplies and for the Church. Come out and join the fun!
Tuesday August 26th
Modoc Crazy Quilters
Modoc Crazy Quilters gather every Tuesday at the Federated Church from 9 am-3pm. Come and go as you can, bring a project or just come visit.
Humane Society Thrift Store and Kitty shelter
Visit your local Humane Society Thrift Store and kitty shelter. Lots of beautiful new items for your consideration and of course some of the most beautiful kitties all ready for their new best friend. Open Wednesday to Friday 10-2 and every other Saturday 10-1.
Thursday August 28th
The Senior Citizens Valley 50 Club (SCV50C) Lunch
The Senior Citizens Valley 50 Club (SCV50C) receives lunches every Tuesday and Thursday at the Senior Center in Cedarville. Lunch starts at noon, but conversation starts around 11:30. If you are in your 50’s we ask for a small donation for lunch. 60 and over is free. You can look at the menu TEACH in Alturas posts for the week in the paper for Tuesday and Thursday lunch or stop by and pick up a monthly menu at our center. Menus are also posted on the post office bulletin boards in the valley.
We also have a potluck the 3rd Wednesday of every month. So come on down for some good food, conversation and laughs. Hope to see you there soon.
To Come:
SAVE THE DATE! Friday, September 26th, Pour with Purpose:
Join us for this delightful Wine and Whiskey tasting event at the Marchy’s Barn in Lake City. Tastings, silent auction, music and dancing! Tasting opens at 6:30 pm, the silent auction closes at 8:30 pm. Tickets are $100, and include 10 tastings, with food pairings. Please note that non-alcoholic mocktails will also be available, and the event may sell outonly 120 tickets available! Ticket sales and more details to come!
City of Susanville Request for Qualifications (RFQ) Engineering Services for Various City Projects
The City of Susanville is seeking Statements of Qualifications (SOQ) from qualified engineering firms to provide professional services for a variety of upcoming projects. These services may include planning, design, engineering, permitting, and construction support for City projects of varying scope and scale. For more detailed information and details about submission requirements please visit www.cityofsusanville. gov or email jarredondo@ cityofsusanville.gov .
Published in the Modoc County Record on August 14 and 21, 2025
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS
NAME STATEMENT
NO. 20250000038
The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: A) Alturas Disposal Service B) Alturas Disposal
Business Address: 335 N Main St, Alturas, CA 96101
Mailing Address: 800 Capitol St Ste 3000, Houston, TX 77002
USA Waste of California, Inc., 800 Capital St Ste 3000, Houston, TX 77002; DE
This business is conducted by: A Corporation.
The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the above name(s) on 08/01/2000
AlturSigned: /s/Courtney A. Tippy , Vice President
This statement was filed in the office of the County Clerk of Lassen County on the date indicated below at 220 South Lassen Street, Suite 5, Susanville, CA 96130.
Filed: July 28, 2025
This Fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed.
8/14, 8/21, 8/28, 9/4/25 CNS-3951022# MODOC COUNTY RECORD
Published in the Modoc County Record on August 14, 21, 28 and September 4, 2025.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT
File No. 2025-041
Exp: August 4, 2030
Original
The following person is doing business as: Quick Lube Plus LLC, 202 N. Court Street, Alturas, CA 96101. Phone: 530-233-1144.
Registered Owner: (1) Quick Lube Plus LLC, , 202 N. Court Street, Alturas, CA
96101. Phone: 530-233-1144. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on August 5, 2025.
I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct (a registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime).
/s/ Brad Williams, Manager.
This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Modoc County on March 26, 2025.
Published in the Modoc County Record on August 14, 21, 28 and September 4, 2025.
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER
ESTATE OF: Claude Fred Singleton a.k.a. Claude F. Singleton, a.k.a. Claude Singleton jr. CASE NUMBER: PR-25-023
To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: Claude Fred Singleton a.k.a. Claude F. Singleton, a.k.a. Claude Singleton Jr.
A Petition for Probate has been filed by: Shari Rachelle Hostler in the Superior Court of California, County of: Modoc. The Petition for Probate requests that: Shari Rachelle Hostler be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or have consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.
A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: September 19, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., Dept. 1. Address of court: Superior Court of California, County of Modoc, 205 South East Street, Alturas, CA 96101
If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. If you are a creditor or contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of the first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets and of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.
Attorney for Petitioner: Daniel Rodriguez, #314586, Legal Norcal P.C., 110 Amber Grove Dr., Ste. 114, Chico, CA 95973. Phone:530-999-2679.. Filed with the Modoc County Superior Court on August 1, 2025. Published in the Modoc County Record on August 7, 14 and 21, 2025.
LEGAL NOTICE ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME
Case Number: CU-25-031 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: James Vincent Linnehan a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: James Vincent Linnehan to Proposed name: James Van Buren Stinchcomb. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter
is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.
NOTICE OF HEARING
Date: Sept. 19, 2025, at Time: 10:00 a.m. Dept. 1
The address of the court is Superior Court of California, County of Modoc, Robert A. Barclay Justice Center, 205 South East Street, Alturas, CA 96101.
A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Modoc County Record.
Date: July 23, 2025
/s/ Randall L. Harr, Judge of the Superior Court. This statement was filed with the Modoc Superior Court on July 23, 2025
Published in the Modoc County Record on July 31 and August 7, 14 and 21, 2025.
LEGAL NOTICE ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME
Case Number: CU-25-032 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: Cary Lynn Baker a.k.a. Cary Lynn Hutton filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: Cary Lynn Hutton to Proposed name: Cary Lynn Privette
THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.
NOTICE OF HEARING
Date: September 19, 2025, at Time: 10:00 a.m. Dept. 1
The address of the court is Superior Court of California, County of Modoc, Robert A. Barclay Justice Center, 205 South East Street, Alturas, CA 96101
A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for
hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Modoc County Record
Date: July 24, 2025 /s/ Wendy J. Dier, Judge of the Superior Court. This statement was filed with the Modoc Superior Court on July 24, 2025.
Attorney: Tom Gifford, Esq., Law Office of Tom Gifford. 113 W. North Street, Alturas, CA 96101. Phone: 530-2333100.
Published in the Modoc County Record on August 7, 14, 21 and 28, 2025.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS
NAME STATEMENT NO. 2025F058
The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: KD Consulting.
Business Address: 108 Second St, Bieber, CA 96009. Karli Frye, 108 Second St, Bieber, CA 96009. This business is conducted by: Individual.
The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the above name(s) on N/A
Signed: /s/ Karli Frye. This statement was filed in the office of the County Clerk of Lassen County on the date indicated below at 220 South Lassen Street, Suite 5, Susanville, CA 96130.
Filed: 07/23/2025
This Fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed.
8/14, 8/21, 8/28, 9/4/25
CNS-3955915#
MODOC COUNTY RECORD
Published in the Modoc County Record on August 14, 21, 28 and September 4, 2025.
PUBLIC NOTICE
Cellco Partnership and its controlled affiliates doing business as Verizon Wireless (Verizon Wireless) proposes to build a 100foot- tall self-support lattice telecommunications tower at the approx. vicinity of CA299, Alturas, Modoc County, California 96101; [Lat: 41-2855.62, Long: -120-42-29.83]. Public comments regarding potential effects from this site on historic properties may be submitted within 30 days from the date of this publication to: Trileaf Corp, Samantha Neary, s.neary@ trileaf.com, 2121 W. Chandler Blvd. Ste. 108, Chandler, AZ 85224.
8/21/25
CNS-3953950#
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MODOC COUNTY RECORD
Published in the Modoc County Record on August 21, 2025.
FICTITIOUS
BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT
File No. 2025-048
Exp: August 17, 2030
Original
The following person is doing business as: Nicholls Family Farm, 625 Day road, McArthur, CA 96056. Phone: 530-617-2040.
Registered Owner: (1) Jazzmin Nicholls, 625 Day road, McArthur, CA 96056. Phone: 530-617-2040. (2) Ryan Nicholls, 625 Day road, McArthur, CA 96056. Phone: 530-688-1077.
This business is conducted by: A Married Couple.
The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on August 18, 2025.
I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct (a registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime).
/s/ Jazzmin Nicholls, Owner
This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Modoc County on August 18, 2025 Published in the Modoc County Record on August 21, 28, September.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS
NAME STATEMENT
File No. 2025-046
Exp: August 14, 2030
Original
The following person is doing business as: Modoc Drilling, 208 E. 12th Street, Alturas, CA 96101. Phone number: 530-233-5181.
Registered Owner: (1) Heard Plumbing Inc. 208 E. 12th Street, Alturas, CA 96101. Phone number: 530-2335181.
This business is conducted by: A Corporation.
The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on August 15, 2025.
I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct (a registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime).
/s/ Janice Bartram, Vice President
This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Modoc County on August 15, 2025. Published in the Modoc County Record on August 21, 28, September 4 and 11, 2025.
LASSEN COUNTY
PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 23821, 23961 AND 24070 OF THE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL ACT, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL WILL ACCEPT PRIORITY APPLICATIONS FROM SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 19, 2025, AT THE
DEPARTMENT'S OFFICE AT 1900 CHURN CREEK ROAD, SUITE 215, REDDING, FOR ONE NEW ORIGINAL ON-SALE GENERAL LICENSE AND THE INTERCOUNTY TRANSFER OF ONE ONSALE GENERAL LICENSE FOR A PREMISE TO BE LICENSED IN LASSEN COUNTY.
LEGISLATION, WHICH BECAME EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2025, ESTABLISHED A $19,315 FEE FOR ORIGINAL GENERAL LICENSES. THE FEE FOR INTERCOUNTY TRANSFERS OF GENERAL LICENSES IS $7,320. ONLY CERTIFIED CHECKS, CASHIER'S CHECKS OR MONEY ORDERS MADE PAYABLE TO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL WILL BE ACCEPTED IN PAYMENT OF PRIORITY APPLICATION FEES. OTHER STANDARDS AND PROCEDURES GOVERNING SAID APPLICATIONS MAY BE EXAMINED AT ANY DEPARTMENT OFFICE.
8/21/25 CNS-3956352#
MODOC COUNTY RECORD Published in the Modoc County Record on August 21, 2025.
c lassifieds
a nnouncements
DIANE DOLANPARRISH-WHALEN: You have chosen not to appeal the judgement against you; therefore, you are legally required to immediately pay the $10,090.00 you owe. You stated in court and in writing that you would comply with the judge’s decision. Please remit payment to: PO Box 2, Cedarville, CA 96104. (13Feb/TFN)
H elp W anted
Surprise Valley Joint Unified School District in Cedarville, California, has an opening for the following: * 6th/7th Grade Teacher. Please submit the following: •Valid California Teaching Credential • CLAD/EL Authorization • Letter of Intent to Apply • Three (3) Reference Letters Deadline for Application: Until position is filled. Beginning Date: August 11, 2025. Pay Range: $41,534.53 - $67,130.05. Appropriate placement on Certificated Salary Schedule, DOE. To apply for this position, please contact: Cassie Keough, District Secretary Surprise Valley JUSD, 470 Lincoln Street, P.O. Box 100 Cedarville, CA 96104 Telephone #: (530) 279-6141 x 122 Fax #: (530) 279-2210. (21Aug/Sept18)
Wedding Directory
POSITION OPENING; TEACHER AIDE for Sierra Cascade Family Opportunities, in Alturas at the Head Start Center. 30 hrs/wk, 43 wks/yr. $17.76-20.60/hr, including benefits. Selected candidates will assist in operation of a preschool classroom. Must be 18 and possess a high school diploma or GED; 12 units Early Childhood Education preferred, including child growth and development; child, family and community; and program curriculum, and six months work experience in a licensed childcare center, bilingual skills desirable. Criminal background clearance required after offer of employment is made. Resume, transcripts and application must be received by 8/29/2025, contact 2831242 for application or visit www.headstart4u.org. Send to Gina Wood, 424 N. Mill Creek Rd, Quincy, CA 95971 EOE (21Aug/Aug28)
Modoc Medical Center has an opening for an Extra Acute Dietary Aide. This is an extra, non-benefited position. The wage is $19.55–$28.51/hr, dependent on experience. Responsibilities include assisting with meal preparation and tray delivery for patients, residents, and staff in our acute care setting. High school diploma or GED required; dietary or healthcare experience preferred. Apply online at www.modocmedicalcenter. org. (Aug21)
Modoc Joint Unified School District has an opening for a Junior Varsity Boys Basketball Coach for the 25/26 season. Please apply at Edjoin.org. (21Aug/Aug28)
LODGE 619 N Main St., Alturas, CA 96101 (530) 233-2929
Restaurant,
Banquet Hall & Catering Available Hwy 299 • Alturas, CA Phone: 530-233-2906
200 County Road 185, Lake City, CA Ph: 559-859-4843 or email: lindamarchy1979@gmail.com
Modoc County Library invites applications for Branch Library Associate at the Cedarville Library. Part-time, one 5 hr. day each week, without benefits. Applications and full job description available at the Cedarville or Alturas library. Contact the Modoc County Library at 212 W. 3rd St., Alturas, CA. or call 2336358 for more information. Applications will be accepted until August 29, 2025. Modoc County Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer. (21Aug/Aug28)
California Pines Lodge has an opening for a Line Cook. Experience required. Hours: Wednesday –Saturday, 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. Starting wage: $17.50 per
CLASSIFIEDS
Deadline for Classified Advertising is Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m.
$8.50 for each standard classified ad up to 35 words. PAYABLE IN ADVANCE. Standard ad is first two lines bold. Classifieds also appear on our website • CALL (530) 233-2632 • Fax (530) 233-5113 • EMAIL: classifieds@modocrecord.com
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hour. Applications available at the California Pines Lodge, 750 Shasta View Drive, Alturas, CA 96101. (21Aug/Aug28)
Modoc County Health Services is currently accepting applications for the position of Health Services Admin Clerk I/II; Salary range 201- Admin Clerk I: $2,977 –$3,801; Salary range 215-Admin Clerk II: $3,192 – $4,075 per month depending on qualifications. County benefits package. Final Filing Date is August 25, 2025, by 5:00 p.m.
Duties: This position provides a variety of routine to difficult office support functions for various Health Services staff, which may include typing, data entry, receptionist duties, scheduling, record keeping and filing. Other duties may be assigned as needed. Applicant must exercise independent judgement, application of technical and creative skills, and knowledge of detailed or specialized activities related to the Health Services Department. Skills and Qualifications: At least one year of generalized office support or secretarial experience and equivalent to high school diploma. Knowledge of Microsoft Office and general office equipment. Punctuality and confidentiality are essential. Must be capable of prioritizing, organization and multitasking. To Apply: Submit a completed Modoc County job application and resume to Modoc County Health Services at 441 N Main Street, Alturas, CA. Applications can be obtained at the following website: https://www.co.modoc. ca.us/departments/ forms.php. For further information, please contact Lisa Reed at (530) 233-6312. Modoc
County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Interviews... To Be Announced. (14Aug/ Aug21)
MODOC COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES is looking for an ELIGIBILITY SPECIALIST TRAINEE in Alturas, CA.
$2,977.00$4,620.00 a month, plus benefits. View additional information, minimum qualification, and apply online at Merit Systems Services https://www. governmentjobs.com/ careers/MSS or https:// www.co.modoc.ca.us/ For more information contact CalHR Merit System Services at 916-323-2360 or Modoc County Department of Social Services at dssadmin@co.modoc. ca.us or 530-233-6501. EOE/ADA/Drug Free Workplace Employer. (1May /TFN)
MODOC COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES is looking for an ELIGIBILITY SPECIALIST I in Alturas, CA. Eligibility Specialist I: $3,129.00 - $4,856.00 a month, plus benefits. View additional information, minimum qualification, and apply online at Merit Systems Services https://www. governmentjobs.com/ careers/MSS or https:// www.co.modoc.ca.us/ For more information contact CalHR Merit System Services at 916-323-2360 or Modoc County Department of Social Services at dssadmin@co.modoc. ca.us or 530-233-6501. EOE/ADA/Drug Free Workplace Employer. (1May /TFN)
MODOC COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES is looking for an EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING WORKER I/II in Alturas, CA. Employment & Training Worker I: $3,288.00 - $5,101.00 a month, plus benefits. Employment & Training Worker II:
$3,456.00 - $5,362.00 a month, plus benefits. View additional information, minimum qualification, and apply online at Merit Systems Services https://www. governmentjobs.com/ careers/MSS or https:// www.co.modoc.ca.us/
For more information contact CalHR Merit System Services at 916-323-2360 or Modoc County Department of Social Services at dssadmin@co.modoc. ca.us or 530-233-6501.
EOE/ADA/Drug Free Workplace Employer. (1May /TFN)
MODOC COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES is looking for an OFFICE ASSISTANT I in Alturas, CA.
$2,831.00 - $4,392.00 a month, plus benefits. View additional information, minimum qualification, and apply online at Merit Systems Services https://www. governmentjobs.com/ careers/MSS or https:// www.co.modoc.ca.us/ For more information contact CalHR Merit System Services at 916-323-2360 or Modoc County Department of Social Services at dssadmin@co.modoc. ca.us or 530-233-6501.
EOE/ADA/Drug Free Workplace Employer. (1May /TFN)
MODOC COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES is looking for an OFFICE ASSISTANT II in Alturas, CA. $2,977.00 - $4,620.00 a month, plus benefits. View additional information, minimum qualification, and apply online at Merit Systems Services https://www. governmentjobs.com/ careers/MSS or https:// www.co.modoc.ca.us/ For more information contact CalHR Merit System Services at 916-323-2360 or Modoc County Department of Social Services at dssadmin@co.modoc. ca.us or 530-233-6501. EOE/ADA/Drug Free Workplace Employer. (1May /TFN)
MODOC COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES is looking for an OFFICE ASSISTANT III in Alturas, CA. $3,129.00 - $4,856.00 a month, plus benefits. View additional information, minimum qualification, and apply online at Merit Systems Services https://www. governmentjobs.com/ careers/MSS or https:// www.co.modoc.ca.us/ For more information contact CalHR Merit System Services at 916-323-2360 or Modoc County Department of Social Services at dssadmin@co.modoc. ca.us or 530-233-6501. EOE/ADA/Drug Free Workplace Employer. (1May /TFN)
MODOC COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES is looking for a SOCIAL WORKER I in Alturas, CA. Salary: $3,706.00 - $4,730.00 a month, plus benefits. View additional information, minimum qualification, and apply online at Merit Systems Services https://www. governmentjobs.com/ careers/MSS or https:// www.co.modoc.ca.us/ . For more information contact CalHR Merit System Services at 916-323-2360 or Modoc County Department of Social Services at dssadmin@co.modoc. ca.us or 530-233-6501. EOE/ADA/Drug Free Workplace Employer. (1May /TFN)
MODOC COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES is looking for a SOCIAL WORKER II in Alturas, CA. Salary: $3,896.00 - $4,973.00 a month, plus benefits. View additional information, minimum qualification, and apply online at Merit Systems Services https://www. governmentjobs.com/ careers/MSS or https:// www.co.modoc.ca.us/ For more information contact CalHR Merit System Services at 916-323-2360 or Modoc County Department of Social Services at dssadmin@co.modoc.
ca.us or 530-233-6501. EOE/ADA/Drug Free Workplace Employer. (1May /TFN)
MODOC COUNTY
DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES is looking for a SOCIAL WORKER III in Alturas, CA. $4,305.00 - $6,680.00 a month, plus benefits. View additional information, minimum qualification, and apply online at Merit Systems Services https://www. governmentjobs.com/ careers/MSS or https:// www.co.modoc.ca.us/ . For more information contact CalHR Merit System Services at 916-323-2360 or Modoc County Department of Social Services at dssadmin@co.modoc. ca.us or 530-233-6501. EOE/ADA/Drug Free Workplace Employer. (1May /TFN)
MODOC COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES is looking for a SOCIAL WORKER IV (A/B) in Alturas, CA. (A) 4,758.00 - $7,380.00 a month, plus benefits. (B) 5,001.00 - $7,756.00 a month, plus benefits. View additional information, minimum qualification, and apply online at Merit Systems Services https://www. governmentjobs.com/ careers/MSS or https:// www.co.modoc.ca.us/ For more information contact CalHR Merit System Services at 916-323-2360 or Modoc County Department of Social Services at dssadmin@co.modoc. ca.us or 530-233-6501. EOE/ADA/Drug Free Workplace Employer. (1May /TFN)
MODOC COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES is looking for a SOCIAL WORKER SUPERVISOR I in Alturas, CA. $5,001.00 - $7,756.00 a month, plus benefits. View additional information, minimum qualification, and apply online at Merit Systems Services https://www. governmentjobs.com/ careers/MSS or https://
www.co.modoc.ca.us/ For more information contact CalHR Merit System Services at 916-323-2360 or Modoc County Department of Social Services at dssadmin@co.modoc. ca.us or 530-233-6501. EOE/ADA/Drug Free Workplace Employer. (1May /TFN)
MODOC COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES is looking for a SOCIAL WORKER SUPERVISOR II in Alturas, CA. $5,525.00 - $8,573.00 a month, plus benefits. View additional information, minimum qualification, and apply online at Merit Systems Services https://www. governmentjobs.com/ careers/MSS or https:// www.co.modoc.ca.us/ For more information contact CalHR Merit System Services at 916-323-2360 or Modoc County Department of Social Services at dssadmin@co.modoc. ca.us or 530-233-6501. EOE/ADA/Drug Free Workplace Employer. (1May /TFN)
MODOC COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES is looking for a STAFF SERVICES ANALYST I/II in Alturas, CA. Staff Services Analyst I: $3,616.00 - $5,610.00 a month, plus benefits. Staff Services Analyst II: $3,995.00 - $6,197.00 a month, plus benefits. View additional information, minimum qualification, and apply online at Merit Systems Services https://www. governmentjobs.com/ careers/MSS or https:// www.co.modoc.ca.us/ For more information contact CalHR Merit System Services at 916-323-2360 or Modoc County Department of Social Services at dssadmin@co.modoc. ca.us or 530-233-6501. EOE/ADA/Drug Free Workplace Employer. (1May /TFN)
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Braves Football Started Off at Mt. Shasta High School This Past Saturday
The Modoc Braves stormed into Mount Shasta for a multi-team scrimmage that was anything but routine. With the 2025 season just beginning, the coaching staff used the opportunity to test new systems, challenge the roster, and lay the groundwork for a championship run. A big shoutout to Valero Mini Mart for sponsoring our JV and Varsity team dinner on Friday night. Whether you’re a former player, proud parent, alum, or lifelong fan—this team needs your voice, your energy, your heart. Our 1st season game is as follows.
Fair Bowl: Modoc Braves vs. Fall River Bulldogs
Fall River High School –McArthur, CA
JV kicks off at 5:30 PM
Varsity under the lights at 7:30 PM
Be there. Be loud. Be proud. GO BRAVES!
Whether you’re a former player, proud parent, alum, or lifelong fan—this team needs your voice, your energy, your heart.
Cedarville
Classes Begin Tuesday, September 2nd
Now offering two classes starting at 3:00 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. weekly at the Surprise Valley Community Church Social Hall, 405 Bonner Street, Cedarville.
alturas
Classes Begin Wednesday, September 3rd
Now offering two classes starting at 3:00 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. weekly at the Federated Church Social Hall, 307 East 1st Street, Alturas.
Photo by Josie Blair
Senior Corner
T.E.A.C.H., Inc.
Senior Services 906 W. 4th Street, Alturas (530) 233-5556
CENTER OPEN
Open from 9:15 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday. Closed on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
Services are for Seniors 60 years or older.
Please call a day in advance for lunch reservations.
LUNCH SERVICES:
Salad Bar is served at 11:30 a.m.
Lunch is served at 12:00 p.m.
Meals on Wheels
Homebound Senior Meals will continue to be delivered. Please call for mor information. New July 1 –No Meals on Wheels on Fridays.
TRANSPORTA-
TION SERVICES:
Bus services for Seniors are available through Sage Stage.
You can utilize this service by obtaining a no-cost voucher from the T.E.A.C.H., Inc.
Senior Services office.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS:
Fridays: 8/22, 8/29 –BINGO: 12:00 p.m. –3:00 p.m. at the VFW Hall.
Tuesday, August 19: Fraud Prevention Presentation: 12:00 p.m. At the Senior Center.
Café 906 Cafeteria is OPEN. T.E.A.C.H., Inc. Senior Service Office is located in the Senior Center at 906 West 4th Street
The T.E.A.C.H., Inc. office is located at 112 East 2nd Street in Alturas.
Access Social Security
The Social Security Administration is no longer coming to Alturas. All Social Security Services have been transferred to the Susanville office. The representatives will no longer be
traveling to Modoc County. Please see some additional information for the public on how to obtain services related to social security. You can contact them using their website, HYPERLINK “http://www. socialsecurity.gov” www.socialsecurity. gov, or call toll-free at 1-800-722-1213.
The nearest offices are located at 1960 S. Oregon Street, Yreka, CA 96097 - Phone: 1-888-366-6145 and 2603 Riverside Drive, Susanville, CA 96130 - Phone: 1-800-7721213.
HICAP services help seniors Become a Volunteer with HICAP PSA 2 Medicare Counseling & Advocacy Program helping the Senior population. With our training program you will become a registered Counselor with the State
of California Department of Aging. We need dedicated individuals in Modoc County
Call our Redding location for an application at 530223-0999.
HICAP, (Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program) provides unbiased services to help seniors decide what is best for their individual needs. All services are provided at no charge. Let HICAP agency help you understand Medicare, compare private Medicare Supplemental Plans, explore long-term care insurance options, assist you in enrolling in Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Program, learn about saving money on your prescriptions, clarify your rights as a healthcare consumer, prepare Medicare appeals or challenge claim
denials and learn about government assistance programs. The PSA Area Agency on Aging provides this service with trained volunteer counselors who are registered by the California Dept. of Aging. HICAP is not affiliated with any insurance company or agency; nor does it sell, endorse or recommend any specific insurance. For help with Medicare questions, call (530) 223-0999 or 1-800-434-0222 to locate the nearest office.
Beginning July
2024: The Senior Center, including the Meals on Wheels, will be Closed on Fridays. Suggested Donations:
Seniors Regular Meal- $4.00 - Non-seniors- $8.00 Seniors Salad Bar - $3.00 - Non-seniors$5.00
Seniors Special Meal - $6.00 - Non-seniors$9.00
THIS WEEK’S
MENU:
Thursday: Aug. 21 –Taco Casserole, rice, corn, whole wheat bread, salad, orange and milk.
Friday: Aug. 22Closed.
Monday: Aug. 25Closed.
Tuesday: Aug. 26 –Pork chop with gravy, pasta, green beans whole wheat bread salad, mixed fruit and milk.
Wednesday: Aug. 27– Closed.
Thursday: Aug. 28 – Ham, mixed vegetables, whole wheat bread, green salad, Watergate Salad and milk.
Friday: Aug. 29Closed.
Thank you for your support! * Menus are subject to change without prior notice
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• Social Worker IV (A)
• Social Worker IV (B)
• Social Worker Supervisor I
• Social Worker Supervisor II
• Staff Services Series
• Staff Services Analyst I
$4,305.00 - $6,680.00 per month
$4,758.00 - $7,380.00 per month
$5,001.00 - $7,756.00 per month
$5,001.00 - $7,756.00 per month
$5,525.00 - $8,573.00 per month
$3,616.00 - $5,610.00 per month
• Staff Services Analyst II $3,995.00 - $6,197.00 per month Working for MCDSS in one of these positions will provide you with a source of income that is both dependable and predictable. In addition, you will also earn benefits like:
• CalPERS Retirement Plan
• Paid Vacation Days
• Paid Sick Leave
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Family Sick Leave
As an employee of MCDSS, you will have the opportunity to gain valuable job skills and experience that will make you a competitive candidate for future employment opportunities within MCDSS. Best of all, you get to earn a living helping people!
View the minimum qualification and apply online at Merit Systems Services https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/MSS by using the QR Code For more information contact: CalHR Merit System Services at 916-323-2360 Modoc County Department of Social Services at dssadmin@co.modoc.ca.us or 530-233-6501 EOE/ADA/Drug Free Workplace Employer
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Y ard s ales
f or s ale
YARD SALE: 507 West 4th Street, Sat. & Sun., 8/23 & 8/24 at 8 a.m. Power tools, hand tools, old bottles, new items, antiques, collectables. Too much to l
FOR SALE: 2014 MINI 65,000 miles. $8,000 firm. Contact: com or leave a message at 530-279-2348. Serious offers
CELEBRATING 36 YEARS IN REAL ESTATE!
FOR SALE: WOOD STOVE, New England Stove Works with glass door, 6-inch pipe opening, $700. Also, a Farmall Model M Tractor, with a three point hitch, runs good, new battery. $950. Call 530-279-2370. (14Aug/Aug21)
ivestock
Blackface Dorper Lambs (ram lambs, ewe lambs, butcher lambs) call Larry at 530-640-0059. (21Aug/ Aug28)
on in and say hello!
Sweeney | Cathy Williamson
Onalea
Terry Hasapis | Jo White