Modoc County Record - January 30, 2025

Will Phil see his shadow on February 2nd?

SFHC Native Youth Board Leads Effort to Preserve Modoc Braves Mascot Amid New State Law

The Strong Family Health Center’s (SFHC) Native Youth Board consisting of Chairperson

Saige Townsend-Brown: Pit River Kosalekte and Paiute, Vice-Chairperson

Justin Holloway: La Jolla Band of Luiseno Indians, Secretary Savannah French-Connors: Pit River Madesi and Member Betty George: Pit River Madesi and Atsugewi was made aware of the new law being passed with California Assembly Bill 3047 - School or Athletic Team Names: California Racial Mascots Act with an Effective Date of July 1st, 2026. This new law will require all schools within the State of California having any native name as their mascot to change their mascot name and all associated items including uniforms, logos, scoreboards, swag, etc. This will directly affect Modoc Joint Unified School District (MJUSD) and the Modoc Braves which has had the Modoc Braves Mascot for 94 years.

The youth board voted in October 2024 to take up the challenge of working to

save the Modoc Braves and Modoc Warriors Mascots. After seeking some advice on where to begin this monumental challenge they reached out to Assembly Member Heather Hadwick for information. From there the youth board went to brainstorming and came up with a plan of action. They invited MJUSD Superintendent Tom O’Malley to their next board meeting. After gathering more information, the SFHC Youth Board Members went to work and composed a letter to the MJUSD Board of Directors. Next, they made up signature pages and put their feet on the ground getting signatures of support to maintain the Modoc Braves Mascot from other native students in the school district. After gathering these signatures, the board members went to the MJUSD Board Meeting on January 14, 2025 and presented the attached letter with all the signature pages asking for their support in keeping the Modoc Braves Mascot. Their

effort was well received by the MJUSD Board and Superintendent O’Mally has since approached the Pit River Tribal Council and attended council

meetings to present the letter of support from the SFHC Youth Board.

Due in part to all their efforts, the SFHC Native Youth Board has been

Strong Family Health Center Native Youth Board

December 11th, 2024

To whom it may concern, We are writing this letter on behalf of the Strong Family Health Center Native Youth Board. We would like to introduce our board members. Chairwoman: Saige Townsend-Brown (Pit River, Kosalekte and Paiute), Vice Chairman: Justin Holloway (La Jolla Band of Luiseno Indians), Secretary/ Treasurer: Savannah French-Connors (Pit River, Madesi) and Board Member Betty George (Pit River, Madesi and Atsugewi).

In regards to California Assembly Bill 3074 titled California Racial Mascots Act - effective July 1, 2026. Our Native Youth Board strongly disagrees with this bill being passed. We would like to retain our mascot the Modoc Braves.

Our school was built on Native Tribal Land, we have all attended Modoc Joint Unified School District since a very young age. We have grown up in this community on these tribal lands. We live here, our parents live here, our grandparents live here and we are proud of that fact. We view the Modoc Braves mascot as a symbol of pride in our area, it is our heritage. Our youth board, in no way, feels that “Braves” is a derogatory Native American term.

All the horrible things that white people have done to the Native American people throughout history cannot be erased by changing all the Native mascots in the state or nation. History cannot be rewritten; the past cannot be cancelled and the atrocities that occurred should never be forgotten. We have endured having our land, our language and our culture taken from us.

Native people have experienced years of multi-generational trauma starting in 1819 with the passing of the Indian Civilization Act expressly intended to “implement cultural genocide through the removal and reprogramming of American Indian and Alaska Native children to accomplish the systematic destruction of Native cultures and communities”.

In 1869 the Peace Policy was passed in which the stated purpose of this policy was to “Kill the Indian, save the man!” By 1926, 83% of Native American children were attending boarding schools against their will. The truth about Indian boarding schools has been written out of history books and this bill is just one more step to remove all Native American history. Modoc High School in Alturas, CA was built in

the early 1930’s, identifying as the Modoc Braves for 94 years. Our school has worked with local tribes (Pit River, Northern Paiute, Fort Bidwell, Alturas Rancheria and Cedarville Rancheria) currently and in the past to ensure there is no disrespect towards Native people. Improvements have been made in how the mascot looks and represents our school and students. The Modoc Braves mascot has always been a symbol of pride and respect for our culture and community. The cost of changing the mascot would be substantial. The Braves mascot and colors are intertwined into every

We Stand with The Braves,

aspect of our school and community. It would be more than indoor and outdoor scoreboards, the gymnasium floor, school uniforms and logos that need changed. Our community is a huge support to our school with the Braves mascot in buildings and on seating and clothing.

We are asking you, the Modoc Joint Unified School District Board to join us in our efforts to retain and preserve the Modoc “Braves” mascot for our school and our entire community. This would ensure our Native American History will never be forgotten. “A-Ya”

Thank you!

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A 45-year-old man from Mt. Shasta died early Sunday in a single-vehicle crash on State Route 139 between Adin and Susanville, authorities said.

The California Highway Patrol reported that the crash occurred at approximately 3:50 a.m. when the man, driving a Ford pickup truck, lost control of the vehicle. The truck left the roadway,

resulting in fatal injuries. The man was pronounced dead at the scene. His name is being withheld pending notification of next of kin, according to the Lassen County Coroner’s Office. The cause of the crash remains under investigation. No further details have been released. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available.

invited to the State Capital in Sacramento, CA for a VIP Tour

to meet with some Tribal lobbyists. This trip

currently in the planning stages. The

SFHC Youth Board would like to thank the MJUSD Board of Directors and Superintendent Tom O’Malley for hearing what they had to say.

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In last week’s publication we printed an article “Beware of Sweepstakes Scam Targeting Residents,” in the article we had printed that resident Clifford Starke had fallen victim to this scam and I had misspoke. My sincerest apologies to Clifford Starke who only brought this to our attention so that we can let others know before this scam does make someone a victim.

Chelsea

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SVSI Thanks You

On behalf of the SVSI Student Heifer Project we would like to sincerely thank the following for all the efforts put forth into selling our 2nd Heifer for 2024/25. The sale this year was in loving memory of Frank Estill who was one of the founding students of this project. 1st is Rafter Hook Ranch, Gae and Carl Quigley for the very generous donation of the bred heifer. 2nd Jim Copp of Adin who purchased the heifer. 3rd Carey Ranches and Johnny and Dana Carey for the $1000 donation. 4th Modoc Auction Yard and Martinez Livestock for their $1000 donation. 5th is Lisa Benner for her generous donation. Without all of you this scholarship would not be possible. We feel very fortunate to live in such a beautiful and generous community. We hope to build a bigger and better project for many years to come for our Student Heifer Project scholarship program.

The Board of Directors:

Carl Quigley

Gae Quigley

Julie Ladd

Reed Martinez, Livestock Director

Students:

Lige Martinez

Gregory Bordwell

Gennasys Fernandez

Arthur Delgado

Emma Harris

Talise Fernandez

Kaylin Jacobs

Olivia Martinez

Leah Hill

Lorenzo Fernandez

USPS Traffic Collision Impacts Mail Delivery

A USPS boxed truck transporting mail northbound to Alturas ran off the road and overturned south of Madeline Monday morning. Fortunately, the truck’s lid remained securely closed, minimizing damage to the contents inside. However, the incident

required the mail to be re-sorted, resulting in the top having to be removed and everything had to be taken out and shipped back to Reno resulting in slight delivery delays. Reports indicate that fragile packages were inside the vehicle, but the extent of any damage is still being assessed.

The Modoc County

USPS is working diligently to ensure the safe delivery of all mail items. Many residents on Facebook checked to see their packages current destination and multiple packages were delayed by a day. All packages are expected to show within a day or two.

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Court Decree No. 6356, Modoc Superior Court July 7, 1958

The Modoc County Record (PUB No. 358-160) is a newspaper of general circulation as defined by statutes of the State of California and is published weekly, each Thursday morning in Alturas, CA. Periodical postage paid at Alturas, CA. and at additional mailing offices. Subscriptions mailed within Modoc, Lassen or Siskiyou counties, and New Pine Creek, OR., 57 cents elsewhere 67 cents. Single issue: $1, including sales tax. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the Modoc County Record, P.O. Box 531, Alturas, California, 96101. Copyright: The entire content of the Modoc County Record, print and online, is copyrighted. Any republishing, broadcast, rewriting, in whole or in part, without express written permission is prohibited.

Associate Publisher - Chelsea Bacon

Legals and Classifieds - Nancy Richardson

Publisher - TJ Montemer

The Modoc County Record is privately owned. 135 N. Main St. Alturas, CA 96101 PHONE (530) 233-2632

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Looking Back

113 Years Ago – 1912

THE LOWEST temperature in Alturas for January was 26 degrees below zero and the highest was 61 above. Only .99 inches of moisture and four inches of snow fell during the month, making it the driest since 1905. . . Huge supplies of ice are being cut on the Pit River and are being hauled south on the train for refrigeration purposes.

83 years ago – 1942

AN ACUTE labor shortage exists in Alturas, the manager of the unemployment office here says. . . Leon B. Lewis is now conducting the evening orchestra. Edith Brask has also started a choral vocal group.

68 years ago – 1957

JOE THORNTON has been named supervisor of the Modoc National Forest. He’s the 12 th man to serve in that capacity. . . A petition with 854signaturas has been turned over to the Modoc Supervisors protesting the one percent sales tax. . . The Alturas Trainman’s dance, which is jointly sponsored by the Alturas Merchants Association, is slated here Saturday night. . . Etta Pepperdine Miller retired as County Treasurer after

32 years of service.

53 years ago – 1972

KENNETH HEARD was planning an open house to introduce Heard Realty’s new office that is located in the old Jarman home on Main Street. . . Another open house is set for the new county offices that have been built in the old Alturas Convalescent Home on Henderson Street. . . Modoc Community Players have formed under the directorship of Marty Young and a play is planned for this spring. . . A traffic signal fire warning has been installed by PP&L at First and Main Street in Alturas.

43 years ago – 1982

MODOC COUNTY Supervisor John Laxague of Surprise Valley and Manuel Silva of Tulelake told their fellow board members Monday that they would not run for re-election this year. . . Sisters of Mercy officially took over the operation of the Modoc hospitals in Alturas and Cedarville. . . The possibility of a good water year is looking promising, according to Ernie Eaton, Soil Conservation Service District conservationist of the Cedarville SCS office.

Photo taken by Morning Joy Wilson

Bookings

As of Monday morning, there are 29 people in the Modoc County Jail, 6 females and 23 males. Jail capacity is 43.

01/20/25

EDGERTON, Perrin

Lorin (age 63, Adin)

Court/DA booking and release for hit and run property damage and no proof of insurance

MODOC COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY

MOTHERAL, Gary Lee

Eugene (age 40, Alturas)

Arrested for failure to appear on a misdemeanor warrant; booked and held on $30,000 bail APD

01/21/25

WOLTER, Melissa Sue (age 42, Lookout)

Turned in to serve sentence for domestic violence conviction; booked and held without bail

MODOC SUPERIOR COURT

01/22/25

STAFFORD, Eric

Wayne (age 26, Alturas)

Arrested for evading peace officer with wanton disregard for safety, driving without a valid driver’s license, possession of a controlled substance, reckless driving and violation of probation; booked and held without bail APD

01/23/25

CURTIS, Mickell Leigh (age 33, Alturas)

Arrested for battery on peace officer/emergency personnel and violation of probation; booked and held without bail APD

01/24/25 RAMIREZ-TERRONES, Yair Aurelio (age 40, Hayward, CA)

Arrested for DUI; booked and released on signed promise to appear MCSO

Blotter

Monday, January 20

09:52 am Responded to the MRE area for report of a verbal altercation

3:32 pm Responded to the Ft. Bidwell area for report of suspicious circumstances

4:20 pm Responded to the Davis Creek area for report of hay theft

5:37 pm Traffic stop conducted in Alturas; warning issued 6:36 pm Traffic stop conducted in the Alturas rural area; warning issued 7:44 pm Responded to the MRE area for report of theft; subject contacted 11:08 pm Traffic stop conducted in Alturas; arrest made

Tuesday, January 21

2:21 pm Responded to the Ft. Bidwell area for report of a domestic altercation

3:00 pm Responded to the Devil’s Garden area for an outside agency assist

8:33 pm Responded to assist Alturas Police with report of an unwanted guest

9:42 pm Assisted Alturas Police with foot pursuit of a wanted subject

11:09 pm Pedestrian check conducted with Alturas Police

Wednesday, January 22

11:57 am Assisted Alturas Police with a vehicle pursuit

6:18 pm Responded to assist Alturas Police with report of gunshot heard

8:32 pm Traffic stop conducted in Alturas; citation issued

Thursday, January 23

12:10 pm Responded to MRE area for report of a suspicious person

5:37 pm Responded to assist Alturas Police with report of subject causing a disturbance

8:22 pm Traffic stop conducted in the Newell area; warning issued

9:36 pm Responded to assist Alturas Police with report of a domestic altercation

10:39 pm Traffic stop conducted in Alturas; warning issued

11:45 pm Traffic stop conducted in Alturas; citation issued

Friday, January 24

1:26 pm Responded to the Alturas rural area for report of suspicious circumstances

4:14 pm Pedestrian check conducted in the Newell area

6:55 pm Traffic stop conducted in the Newell area; warning issued

8:33 pm Traffic stop conducted in the Newell area; warning issued

8:40 pm Traffic stop conducted in Alturas; warning issued

8:57 pm Pedestrian check conducted in Alturas

9:04 pm Traffic stop conducted in Alturas; warning issued

9:07 pm Responded to the Cal Pines area for report of suspicious circumstances

9:17 pm Traffic stop conducted in Alturas; arrest made

9:22 pm Traffic stop conducted in Alturas; warning issued

Saturday, January 25

3:36 pm Welfare check conducted in the MRE area

5:34 pm Responded to the Cedarville area for report of a juvenile issue

5:35 pm Traffic stop conducted in the Cedarville area; warning issued

6:14 pm Report taken on burglary in the Eagleville area

6:55 pm Traffic stop conducted in the Newell area; warning issued

7:44 pm Responded to the Alturas rural area for report of trespassing

9:37 pm Traffic stop conducted in Alturas; warning issued

Sunday, January 26

12:24 am Responded to the Newell area for report of a domestic altercation; report taken 11:46 am Responded to the Cal Pines area for report of found property

8:01 pm Responded to assist with report of a structure fire in the Adin area

9:59 pm Traffic stop conducted in Alturas; warning issued 10:18 pm Traffic stop conducted in the MRE area; warning issued

DA’s Legal Lowdown

Tuesday, January 21, 2025, Misael Pascual, Preliminary Hearing on Felony PC664187(a), PC245(a)(4), PC422(a), PC273.5(a) and PC136.1(a)(1) in addition to several enhancements. Hearing continued due to retaining new counsel. Defendant remanded on no-bail hold. Preliminary

Hearing scheduled for 2/18/25.

Tuesday, January 21, 2025, Derk Aalpoel, Arraignment on Felony PC187, PC273a(a), HS11370.1(a), PC29800(a) (1), PC30305(a) (1), HS11352(a) and Misdemeanor HS11364(a) in addition to several enhancements. Defendant remains in custody on no bail hold. Pre-Preliminary Hearing scheduled for 2/25/25.

Tuesday, January 21, 2025, Bryan Lester, Preliminary Hearing on Felony PC288.2(a) (1), PC288.3(a) and Misdemeanor PC288.4(a) (1) and PC647.6(a) (1). Defendant held to answer on all charges. Defendant remains on own recognizance. Arraignment on Information scheduled for 2/25/25.

Tuesday, January 21, 2025, Richard Compton, Pre-Preliminary Hearing on Felony VC10851(a) and PC487(a). Defendant remains on own recognizance. Preliminary Hearing scheduled for 2/5/25.

Tuesday, January 21, 2025, Bryce Dunn, PrePreliminary Hearing on PC549(a). Defendant pleas no-contest, granted probation with agreement to continue behavioral health treatment. Review Hearing scheduled for 3/28/25.

Tuesday, January 21, 2025, Reginald Epps, Pre-Preliminary Hearing on Felony PC290.018(b). Matter continued for investigation. Defendant remains on own recognizance. PrePreliminary Hearing scheduled for 2/11/25.

Tuesday, January 21, 2025, Vanessa Hancock, Pre-Trial Conference and Pre-Preliminary Hearing on Felony PC243.1, PC69 X4, PC368(b)(1), PC422(a) and Misdemeanor PC236 and PC242 in addition to several enhancements. Defendant failed to appear for both hearings, Bench Warrants held. New hearings scheduled for 2/18/25.

Tuesday, January 21, 2025, Jeremiah Kiser, Pre-Preliminary Hearing on Felony HS11366 X2 and Misdemeanor HS11364. New counsel appointed. Defendant remains under supervision of Modoc County Probation. PrePreliminary Hearing scheduled for 2/4/25.

Tuesday, January 21, 2025, Perez Rosea, PrePreliminary Hearing on Felony HS11366 and Misdemeanor HS11364. New counsel appointed. Defendant remains on own recognizance. PrePreliminary Hearing scheduled for 2/4/25.

Tuesday, January 21, 2025, Ricky Philpot, Pre-Preliminary Hearing on Felony PC273A(a) and PC597(b) X16. Defendant remains on own recognizance. Preliminary Hearing scheduled for 3/12/25.

Tuesday, January 21, 2025, John “Joe” Picotte, Preliminary Hearing on Felony PC288.3(a), PC311.1(a) and Misdemeanor PC653m(b) and PC647.6(a)(1) and PreTrial Conference on PC288(a), PC288(c) (1), PC289(h), PC289(i), PC289(a)(1)(a) and Misdemeanor PC236. Preliminary Hearing vacated, count 1 dismissed. Pre-Trial Conference continued. Defendant remains on own recognizance. Pre-Trial Conference scheduled for 2/4/25.

Tuesday, January 21, 2025, Shaiyana Spears, Pre-Preliminary Hearing on Felony PC273A(a) and Misdemeanor VC23152(f), HS11377, and HS11364. Defendant failed to

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appear, Bench Warrant held. Pre-Preliminary Hearing scheduled for 2/11/25.

Tuesday, January 21, 2025, Patrick Ryan Royale Trinity, PreTrial Conference on Felony PC459/460(a) and PC496(a). New counsel appointed. Defendant remains under supervision of Modoc County Probation. Pre-Trial Conference scheduled for 2/4/25.

Tuesday, January 21, 2025, Melissa Wolter, Judgement and Sentencing on Felony PC273.5(a) and PC245(a) (2). Defendant pled guilty to count 1, sentenced to 111 days County Jail and 4 years Formal Probation. Defendant remanded into custody to serve sentence.

Tuesday, January 21, 2025, Arlen Gonzalez, Preliminary Hearing on Felony PC69 and Misdemeanor PC148(a)(1) and PC647(f) in addition to several enhancements. Defendant not held to answer on Felony charge, reduced to Misdemeanor. Defendant remains in custody on parole hold. Pre-Trial Conference scheduled for 2/13/25.

Tuesday, January 21, 2025, Derk Aalpoel, Arraignment on Felony PC187, PC273a(a), HS11370.1(a), PC29800(a)

8 Day Forecast

(1), PC30305(a) (1), HS11352(a) and Misdemeanor HS11364(a) in addition to several enhancements. Defendant remains in custody on no bail hold. Pre-Preliminary Hearing scheduled for 2/25/25.

Wednesday, January 22, 2025, Cody Cockrell, Preliminary Hearing on Felony PC273.5(a), PC245(a) (4), PC136.1(b)(1), PC236 and Misdemeanor PC591.5, and PC273a(b) X2 in addition to several enhancements. Defendant held to answer on all charges. Defendant remains under supervision of Modoc County Probation. Arraignment on Information scheduled for 2/5/25.

Wednesday, January 22, 2025, Matthew Cox, Preliminary Hearing on Felony PC422(a). Matter continued due to victim availability. Defendant remains on own recognizance. PrePreliminary Hearing scheduled for 2/18/25.

Wednesday, January 22, 2025, Bianca Zaragoza, Marsden Hearing on Felony PC4573(a), PC1320(b) and Misdemeanor HS11350 X2, HS11364(a), PC1320(a), PC602(n), PC148(a)(1) and HS11377(a). Marsden

Motion denied. Defendant remains in custody. Jury Trial scheduled for 2/18/25.

Wednesday, January 22, 2025, Mark Lourenco, Arraignment on Felony HS11395, HS11351, HS11352(a) and Misdemeanor HS11364(a) and HS11377(a). Defendant released on own recognizance. Pre-Trial Conference scheduled for 2/18/25.

Thursday, January 23, 2025, Sarah Hewitt, Preliminary Hearing on Felony PC4573(a) and PC182(a)(1). Defendant not held to answer.

Thursday, January 23, 2025, Bryon Safreed, Review Hearing on Felony PC273a(a) and Misdemeanor VC23152(g), VC23152(a), VC23152(b) and PC148(a) (1). Defendant remains in outpatient treatment. Judgement and Sentencing scheduled for 3/6/25.

Thursday, January 23, 2025, Eric Stafford, Arraignment on Felony VC2800.2(a) and Misdemeanor HS11377, VC12500(a), PC1203.2 and VC23103(a). Defendant remains in custody on no bail hold. Pre-Trial Conference scheduled for 2/11/25.

Inmate Escapes Work Crew in Lakeview, Captured Same Day in California

Authorities launched a search on Monday morning for an inmate who escaped from a work crew at the Pacific Pine Wood Mill in Lakeview, Oregon. The inmate, Donald Lee Jones, 39, fled around 7:36 a.m., leaving behind his institutionissued clothing, which was later found abandoned.

Jones is described as a white male, 6 feet tall, weighing 275 pounds, with brown hair, blue eyes, and multiple tattoos on his back, chest, arms, and legs. He also has scars on his ears and left elbow. At the time of his escape, Jones was serving a sentence for attempting to elude a police vehicle and unauthorized use of a vehicle at Warner Creek Correctional Facility, a minimum-security prison in Lakeview. His earliest release date was set for July 22, 2025. Officials warned that Jones may have changed into civilian clothing and could be associated with

Oregon Department of Corrections

an Enterprise rental truck. The Oregon State Police and the Department of Corrections’ Fugitive

Apprehension Unit urged the public not to approach him and to report sightings immediately. After a multi-agency effort, Jones was apprehended by the California Highway Patrol in Humboldt County at 4:53 p.m. the same day.

Warner Creek Correctional Facility houses approximately 486 inmates and provides work crew assignments and other rehabilitation programs for individuals nearing release. Jones’ escape is under investigation by the Oregon State Police and DOC Fugitive Apprehension Unit.

Obituaries

Kelly Gene Holloway, beloved husband, father, brother, and friend, was called home to ‘Heaven’s Big Lake in the Sky’ at the age of 67 on January 23, 2025, in his hometown of Alturas, CA.

Born on March 22, 1958, Kelly spent his life embracing the great outdoors.

A 1976 graduate from Modoc High School. His career spanned various roles, including positions at Southern Pacific Railroad, the County of Modoc, and as a truck driver and ranch hand. His hardworking nature was matched by his love for hunting, fishing, baseball, bowling, and enjoying an ice cold Oly.

A true outdoorsman. He was known for his wit and ability to be a ‘smart alec’. Kelly was also an exceptional drummer, often referred to by those close to him as the ‘best drummer ever.’

Described as lovingly grouchy, yet humorous and often seen as the best friend one could have. His family was his pride and joy.

He is survived by his loving wife, Lori

Holloway of 49 years, his daughter, Sandi Lynch (Andrew), Seattle, WA. and son, Courtney Luckett (Vance), Alturas, CA. Granddaughter Zoey Lynch, Grandsons Drew Lynch, Dusty, Wylie, and Rowdy Luckett. He is also survived by his brother Rick Holloway (Jane), Alturas, CA, sisters Dixie Rager (Ron), Eugene, OR, and Nancy Richardson, Alturas, CA. Also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and great friends.

Kelly was preceded in death by his parents, Charlie and Ruth Holloway, his infant sister Virginia, and his brother Chuck.

A service to honor Kelly’s life will be held at Kerr’s Mortuary at 11:00 a.m. on February 1, 2025. Immediately following the service will be a Celebration of Life with a potluck at the Cal Pines Lodge, 750 Shasta View Drive in Alturas, CA.

In lieu of donations, the family requests that flowers be sent to Kerr Mortuary to celebrate Kelly’s love of life and nature.

Joyce Adair Harris Grove

Joyce Adair Harris Grove, 95, passed away December 9, 2024, in Mattoon, Illinois. She was born in Ft. Bidwell, California, on January 29, 1929, to Julia (Green) and P.B. Harris was married for 70 years to Louis Calvin (“Joe”) Grove, Jr. who passed away in 2021. Joyce grew up in Cedarville with three younger siblings: Lucille (“Jimmy Lou”) Abolt of Sierra Vista, Arizona, who passed away in 2000, and Patricia (“Tatsy”) Bushey of Casa Grande, Arizona, and Benjamin Harris of Union City, California, who survive. Joyce, Tatsy and Ben, with the help of assorted offspring, managed to

get together the last few years in California, Chicago, Mattoon, and Indianapolis.

Joyce graduated from San Jose State in 1951, promptly married Lou and moved to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania for six years, then to Bloomington, Indiana. Joyce and Lou were avid Indiana University basketball and football fans, enjoyed the Indy 500, and camping all over the country on the way to visit family in California. In later years, they enjoyed winters in Sanibel, Florida.

family at PO Box 1425, Mattoon, IL 61938. In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorial gifts be made to the Surprise Valley Community Church where Joyce and Lou were married.

Mark Richard Gentry

Former Modoc County Sheriff Mark Gentry died peacefully on January 5th, 2025, a few months shy of his 80th birthday. Mark was born on April 15, 1945 to Paul and Marjorie Gentry in Hollywood, CA, the youngest of three. He graduated from Hollywood High in 1963 and went on to earn an AA degree in Earth Science from LA City College. A lifelong animal lover, as a young man Mark worked as a zookeeper for the Los Angeles Zoo. Prior to moving to Alturas, Mark served as an animal control officer in Mono County.

Sheriff’s Department STARS program.

In addition to his professional achievements, Mark will be remembered for his storytelling, Chinese cooking, his Scrabble prowess (he remains the undefeated family champion), and most of all his sense of humor.

He was preceded in death by his wife Kim (Tierney) Gentry, his parents, and many beloved dogs.

support and opportunities for people to attain safety and well-being in our community.

We provide support and opportunities for people to attain safety and well -being in our community. Modoc County Department of Social Services (MCDSS) has the following employment opportunities available:

• Employment and Training Worker Series

Joyce is survived by their three children, Julie (Douglas) Pitts of Indianapolis, Janet Grove (Kirk) Miller, of Mattoon, IL and Jeff (Christiane) Grove of Kirkland, WA; five grandchildren: Dr. Elizabeth Pitts (Samuel) Kim, Benjamin (Katie) Pitts, Rachael Pitts (Anugrah) Bahl, Devon Grove and Erin Grove; plus six great grandchildren: Kingston Louis, Elle Adair, Sloane & Ford Pitts and Johnny & Hannah Kim.

Department of Social Ser vices (MCDSS) has the following employment opportunities available: Specialist Series

▪ Employment & Training Worker I: $3,288.00 - $5,101.00 per month

Eligibility Specialist Trainee:

▪ Employment & Training Worker II: $3,456.00 - $5,362.00 per month

Eligibility Specialist I:

• Social Worker Series

Eligibility Specialist II:

$2,977.00 - $4,620.00 per month

$3,129.00 - $4,856.00 per month

$3,288.00 - $5,101.00 per month and Training Worker Series

▪ Social Service Aide: $3,356.00 - $5,205.00 per month

In 1979 Mark started work with the Modoc County Sheriff’s Office. Over his long career he worked his way up through the ranks culminating in his election as sheriff.

After his retirement he relocated to Chico, CA where he volunteered with the Butte County

Mark is survived by his children Amber Gentry Southard (Jeff), Luke Gentry, Amy Adair (Scott), and Matt Gostin, grandsons Jack and Samuel Southard, Thorin and Cìrdan Adair, and Milo Gostin, his sisters Jackie Michaelis and Claudia Holloway, his three nieces Christine, Jill, and Kelleigh, and their families. No service arrangements have yet been made while the family considers how best to honor Mark’s life.

Employment & Training Worker I: $3,288.00 - $4,197.00 per month

▪ Social Worker I: $3,706.00 - $5,749.00 per month

▪ Social Worker II: $3,896.00 - $6,044.00 per month

Employment & Training Worker II: $3,456.00 - $4,412.00 per month ant Series

▪ Social Worker III: $4,305.00 - $6,680.00 per month

fice Assistant I:

▪ Social Worker IV (A): $4,758.00 - $7,380.00 per month

$2,831.00 - $4,392.00 per month

fice Assistant II: $2,977.00 - $4,620.00 per month

er Series

▪ Social Worker IV (B): $5,001.00 - $7,756.00 per month

Social Worker I:

▪ Social Worker Supervisor I: $5,001.00 - $7,756.00 per month

$3,706.00 - $4,730.00 per month

Fondly remembered for her quick wit, Joyce had great culinary skills, loved being outdoors (in lieu of housework), and was talented as an artist with oil painting and needle arts of all kinds, especially quilting. Her stories of life in Modoc never ceased to amaze friends in the Midwest, including filling in as a hired hand for her dad on a cattle drive one winter when her kids were in college.

Social Worker II: $3,896.00 - $4,973.00 per month

vices Series

▪ Social Worker Supervisor II: $5,525.00 - $8,573.00 per month

Ser vices Specialist:

There will be a memorial service in Bloomington, Indiana this spring, and a burial service for Joyce and Lou in Cedarville in late July. Condolences may be mailed to the

Frank H. Arnold passed on December 14, 2024 after a battle with cancer. He was raised in Canby and a 1956 graduate of Modoc High School. He will be honored with a military funeral service to be held at the Northern California Veterans Cemetery in Igo, California, January 31, 11AM.

Frank loved to be among family, atop a well-trained horse, with a loyal dog by his side. Frank is survived by his wife of 62 years, Pat Arnold; daughters Debora Rager and Nancy Cordova, three grandchildren and five great grandchildren.

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:

$3,272.00 - $4,175.00 per month

Ser vices Analyst I: $3,616.00 - $5,610.00 per month

Ser vices Analyst II: $3,995.00 - $6,197.00 per month

• CalPERS Retirement Plan

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• Paid Vacation Days

• Paid Holidays

• Paid Sick Leave

• Paid Family Sick Leave

in one of these positions will provide you with a source of income that is addition, you will also earn benefits like: al, and Vision Insurance tion Days s ve Sick Leave tirement Plan

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

MCDSS, you will have the opportunity to gain valuable job xperience titive candidate for future employment opportunities within Best people! For more information or to apply v

Modoc County Department of Social Services at dssadmin@co.modoc.ca.us or 530-233-6501

EOE/ADA/Drug Free Workplace Employer

Kelly Gene Holloway

Frank H. Arnold

¡EL APRENDIZAJE COMIENZA TEMPRANO! ¿CUÁL ES TU PLAN?

Estimados Padres y Cuidadores, Universal PreKindergarten (UPK) se está expandiendo por California y en nuestras comunidades locales. ¡Esta expansión continúa brindando más opciones de cuidado infantil y educación temprana para su hijo y su familia!

Lo invitamos a comenzar a planificar el futuro de su hijo y conocer las oportunidades disponibles para su hijo. Universal PreKindergarten (UPK) ofrece opciones de aprendizaje temprano flexibles y de alta calidad para niños de 3 y 4 años que satisfacen las necesidades de cuidado infantil de sus familias. Todas las familias de California, independientemente de su situación migratoria y de ingresos, son elegibles para participar.

Para obtener más información sobre las opciones en su comunidad o conectarse a recursos de educación temprana, conéctese con nosotros llamando al 530-233-7122.

¿Cuándo puede mi hijo comenzar

Su hijo puede comenzar Kindergarten de Transición al comienzo del año escolar con las siguientes fechas de nacimiento. No todos los distritos escolares de Modoc ofrecen Kindergarten de Transición. Llame al 530-233-7122 para obtener más información.

PASOS PARA APRENDER MÁS

Si está interesado en Programas Preescolares Estatales, Privados o de Head Start

Comuníquese con Recursos y Referencias (R&R) llamando al 530-233-3111 o visite mychildcareplan.org y completando el cuestionario "Comenzar".

Utilice la información proporcionada después de completar el formulario para comunicarse con su R&R sobre las opciones de cuidado infantil.

Si está interesado en Kindergarten de Transicion (TK)

Estudiantes nacidos desde el 2 de Septiembre de 2020 hasta el 1 de Septiembre de 2021

Puede comenzar TK en el año escolar

Descubra cuándo su hijo puede comenzar con TK visitando https://cauniversalprek.org/families/ e ingrese la fecha de nacimiento de su hijo a continuación para saber cuándo puede comenzar con TK. Encuentre información sobre los programas TK para su distrito escolar; llame a su distrito escolar por teléfono o obtenga más información en su sitio web.

Cuando encuentres el sitio web de su distrito escolar, busque información sobre Kindergarten de Transición (TK) o llame a su distrito y solicite información sobre TK.

Si desea inscribir a su hijo en TK, puede ir a la oficina de su distrito escolar o buscar la sección "Inscripción".

LEARNING STARTS EARLY! WHAT’S YOUR PLAN?

Dear Parents and Caregivers, Universal PreKindergarten (UPK) is expanding across California and in our local communities. This expansion continues to bring more childcare and early education options for your child and family!

We invite you to start planning for your child’s future and learn about the opportunities available to your child. Universal PreKindergarten (UPK) offers flexible, high-quality early learning choices for your 3- and 4-year-olds that meet your families’ childcare needs. All families in California–regardless of immigration & income status–are eligible to participate.

To learn more about options in your community or to connect to early education resources connect with us by calling 530-233-7122.

STEPS TO LEARN MORE

If you are interested in Head Start, State or Private Preschool Programs Contact Resource and Referral(R&R) by calling 530-233-3111 or visit mychildcareplan.org and completing the “Get Started” questionnaire. Use the information provided after completing the form to contact your R&R about child care options.

If you are interested in Transitional Kindergarten (TK)

Find out when your child can start TK by visiting https://cauniversalprek.org/families/ and enter your child’s birthdate below to learn when your child can start TK.

Find information on the TK programs for your school district; call your school district on the phone or learn more on their website.

Once you find the website of your school district, look for information for Transitional Kindergarten (TK) or call your district and ask for information about TK.

If you would like to sign your child up for TK, you can go to your school district office or find the “Enrollment”

530-233-7122

New Area Code 837 Coming to Northern California

Northern California

residents and businesses

will soon have access to a new area code as the state addresses high demand for phone numbers in the 530 region, according to the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC).

Starting Friday, Jan. 31, new phone numbers in the 530 area code region may be assigned the new 837 area code.

The move is part of an area code overlay approved by the CPUC, which adds a second area code to the geographic area currently served by 530.

Why the Change?

The 530 area code, which covers a large swath of Northern California, is nearing depletion

of available phone numbers, with the CPUC estimating exhaustion by September. The overlay will ensure new numbers can be issued without disrupting existing ones. What Will Change?

Customers with current 530 numbers will not need to change their phone numbers. However, new phone numbers may be issued with the 837 area code.

Residents and businesses in both area codes will need to dial “1” plus the area code and phone number for all local calls, a requirement already in place for current 530 customers.

The CPUC noted that call pricing and coverage areas will remain unaffected. “What is a

local call now will remain a local call,” the agency stated.

Which Areas Are Affected?

The overlay will apply to all areas currently served by the 530 area code, including but not limited to:

• Chico

• Davis

• Redding

• South Lake Tahoe

• Oroville

• Paradise

• Placerville

• Woodland

• Yuba City

Parts of the following counties will also be impacted:

• Alpine

• Butte • Colusa • El Dorado

• Glenn

Siskiyou

Sutter

Tehama

Yolo • Yuba How to Prepare The CPUC recommends

updating contact information and ensuring websites, advertising materials, and stationery reflect the correct phone numbers. Devices storing phone numbers, including cellphones, fax machines, medical alert devices, and security systems, should also be updated to include the area code.

For those requiring new phone lines, assignment of the 837 area code may be unavoidable once 530 numbers are depleted.

Staying Connected

The CPUC is encouraging residents to keep friends, family, and customers informed about their current phone numbers. The overlay is designed to minimize disruption while addressing the growing need for phone numbers in Northern California.

For additional details, visit the CPUC’s website or contact your phone service provider.

Alturas Elementary

Mrs. Rulison’s class at Alturas Elementary School brought their study of polar animals to a lively close on Friday, Jan. 24, by dressing up as Tacky the Penguin, the lovable character from Helen Lester’s children’s book series. Students embraced Tacky’s unique personality by sporting

mismatched patterns, wearing their clothes inside out, and styling their hair in wild and creative ways. The character, described in the books as “an odd bird but a good bird to have around,” served as inspiration for the day’s activities. The dress-up event was the culmination of

the class’s polar animal unit, providing a fun and interactive way for students to celebrate their learning.

The activity was a hit among students, staff, and parents, showcasing the engaging and imaginative teaching methods at Alturas Elementary.

Permanent Forest Supervisor Announced

The Modoc National Forest is pleased to announce the appointment of Chris Bielecki as the new Forest Supervisor. Chris brings 25 years of experience with the Forest Service, having supported projects across numerous National Forests in various regions throughout his career. For the last nine years, Chris has served as the Engineering, Lands, Minerals, and Recreation staff officer on the Modoc National Forest while also assisting with various programs, including wild horse management, wildfire management, and the development of a Forest partnership program.

Chris grew up in California and started his career with the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) in 1999, working on the Sierra National Forest trail crew. Shortly after, he earned a Bachelor of Science in Forestry from Humboldt State University and a Master of Forestry in Forest Engineering from Oregon State University. Over the

years, he has advanced through the engineering ranks while supporting some of the nation’s largest vegetation and landscape projects, including the White Mountain Stewardship Project in USFS Region 3 and the Quincy Library Group effort in USFS Region 5. In addition, Chris worked with the TEAMS Enterprise Unit (Timber Experts & Measurement Services) for many years. He initially contributed part-time before joining permanently, working on projects across more than 50 different national forests. Chris also enjoys teaching; he was involved with the Sale Area Layout & Harvesting Institute (SALHI) cadre for many years, where he played a key role in modernizing the program and developing the current Logging and Roads Institute (LARI). This program has successfully trained over 1,000 aspiring forest operations specialists across multiple agencies. Chris, along with his wife Amy and their pets, resides outside

Alturas, California, with views of the Modoc National Forest in all directions. They cherish their time outdoors, often hiking, cycling, camping, and exploring, frequently accompanied by their dogs.

Chris stated “I’m thrilled to be staying at Modoc National Forest and embracing this new role. Most importantly, I look forward to collaborating with tribes, partners, local governments, and organizations dedicated to this landscape.”

Please join us in congratulating Chris on his new role with the Modoc National Forest. Chris will begin his new role for the Modoc National Forest on Monday, January 27, 2025.

Modoc Varsity Boys Basketball falls to Mt. Shasta

despite Guasp’s career-high performance

The Modoc High School Varsity boys basketball team fell to Mt. Shasta, 63-56, on Tuesday night, marking their second straight loss to the Bears dating back to February 2024. Despite the loss, the Braves saw a standout performance from Chris Guasp, who scored a career-high 26 points on 8-of-16 shooting. Nate Gallardo also contributed, finishing with 14 points on an efficient 6-of-9 from the field.

The loss was Modoc’s third straight at home, dropping their overall record to 12-11.

However, their offense has remained consistent, averaging 54.7 points per game over that stretch. Meanwhile, Mt. Shasta continued their strong run, winning for the sixth time in their last seven games to improve to 13-9.

Both teams will hit the road for their next matchups on Friday.

Modoc will face Trinity at 8 p.m., while Mt. Shasta takes on Etna at 8 p.m.

The Bears are riding a five-game winning streak, while Etna has lost six straight. However, momentum means little once the teams step onto the court.

Hoop Wars Tournament Team Entry Forms Lady Braves

Hello everyone! The 28th annual Hoop Wars tournament is February 28th-March 2nd at the Surprise Valley High School Gym. The format for the tournament is double elimination. The entry deadline for Men and for Women teams is February 14th. Entry Fees are $220 and must be postmarked or received by the entry form deadline; $250 for guaranteed 1st game for men on Saturday (first come, first serve). There will be a $50 late fee if postmarked or received after the deadline. All teams must sign up at sv-hoop-wars. square.site . Teams can pay on our square site or must postmark the payment no later than the deadline, Friday the

14th of February. Contact our student committee chairman Isabel Juarez at (530) 279-6141 ext. 131, if you have any questions. If we have not secured

enough women’s teams by the deadline, your entry fee will be returned. You can also email us at svhoopwars@gmail.com with any questions.

The Modoc Varsity Lady Braves stormed into Tuesday’s matchup riding a six-game win streak— and they left with seven. They overpowered the Mt. Shasta Bears with a commanding 51-19 victory, continuing their trend of overwhelming opponents. Modoc has now won ten games this season by 25 points or more, proving their ability to control the court from start to finish.

Leading the charge was Jordyn Sandage, who put on a two-way clinic with 13 points and seven steals while shooting 5-for-11 from the field. Sandage has been a defensive force lately, tallying at least three steals in each of her last four games.

Caelli DePaul made her presence known in the paint, recording a doubledouble with 11 points and 10 rebounds. The Braves dominated the offensive boards, grabbing 16 on the night—continuing their season-long trend of controlling secondchance opportunities. In fact, Modoc has pulled down at least nine offensive rebounds in 19 consecutive games, a testament to their hustle and physicality.

Mt. Shasta struggled to keep pace but found a bright spot in sophomore Kaley Lanier, who led her team with 13 points and five rebounds.

With this victory, Modoc improves to 17-

6, extending their home winning streak to nine games. Over that stretch, the Braves have averaged an impressive 56.1 points per game. Meanwhile, Mt. Shasta’s tough season continues, as they’ve now dropped 13 straight, falling to 2-17.

Up next, Modoc faces a tough test against Trinity, who enters Friday’s matchup on a three-game win streak. The Braves will look to keep their offensive rhythm going as they average 51.5 points per game this season. Meanwhile, Mt. Shasta will try to snap their losing streak when they take on Durham on Saturday at 2:00 p.m.

Modoc County Expanded Learning Program and Soldiers Angels Stocking Donations: Spreading Holiday

The Modoc County Expanded Learning Program has successfully brought holiday joy to veterans and active military personnel through a heartwarming initiative. With the motto “May No Soldier Go Unloved / May No Soldier Walk Alone / May No Soldier Be Forgotten - Even After They Come Home,” Soldiers Angels has long been dedicated to supporting our troops, both during their service and after they return home. This holiday season, the generosity of Modoc County and its partners helped bring this mission to life in an extraordinary way.

405 Stockings Filled with Care

Thanks to the collective efforts of the Modoc community, 405 Christmas stockings were filled with essential and thoughtful items for veterans and soldiers. These stockings were shipped to military personnel serving overseas as well as veterans in local hospitals. Of the total stockings, 150 went to an Army Infantry unit overseas, while 255 were delivered to the Reno Veterans Hospital, ensuring that local veterans received some extra holiday cheer. The stockings were not just filled with goodies, but also with messages of appreciation, showcasing the strength of community support for those who have served our country.

“The holiday season is about giving back, and this project reflects the heart of Modoc County,” said Mike Martin, Modoc

Cheer to Those Who Serve

County Superintendent of Schools. “Our community’s ability to come together and spread joy to those who serve is truly inspiring. It’s an honor to see the impact we’ve made for our soldiers and veterans.”

Handmade Christmas Cards from Modoc Community In addition to the stockings, 405 handmade Christmas cards were crafted by local individuals and groups, offering heartfelt messages of gratitude and support. Students from Alturas

Community, SEALS & Preschools, Modoc Vineyard Academy, and Mrs. Britton’s AES class contributed to this effort, sharing their personal messages with veterans and soldiers alike. These cards, lovingly created, added a personal touch to the donations, ensuring no service member feels forgotten, especially during the holidays.

“These stockings and cards are more than just gifts; they’re a tangible reminder to our service members that they are valued and remembered,” said Brittany Thomas,

Director of Student Programs. “It’s incredibly moving to see the dedication of our students, staff, and community members in supporting this initiative.”

Support from Local Organizations and Businesses

The success of this initiative was made possible by the incredible support from local organizations and businesses across Modoc County. Key contributors included:

• Noon Rotary

• Sunrise Rotary

• Modoc Medical Center

• Warnerview

• Modoc Physical Therapy Department

• Canby Clinic

• Grocery Outlet

• Holiday Market

• Plumas Bank and US Bank

• Modoc Vineyard Academy

• Modoc County Office of Education (MCOE)

• SEALS/MCOE Preschools

• Ship Right (Diana Bass)

• Amazon customers

These groups generously provided

materials, funding, and logistics to ensure that every stocking was packed, every card was written, and every shipment made it to its destination.

Shipping costs for the entire initiative totaled $1,105.01, all funded through donations and contributions from these incredible organizations and businesses.

Special thanks also go to Emily Clark and Cody Stoltz, whose contributions played a part in this effort, even though they remain unfamiliar to the team behind this project. While they did not receive a formal thank-you note, their support is deeply appreciated.

A Heartfelt Thank You

The holiday season is a time for giving, and thanks to the collective efforts of Modoc County, 405 soldiers, and veterans received not only physical gifts but a message of heartfelt gratitude that reminds them they are not alone.

As Soldiers Angels’ motto reminds us, our military men and women must know that they are loved and appreciated, whether they are overseas or back home.

The Modoc County Expanded Learning Program, Soldiers Angels, and all the organizations and businesses that supported this initiative have once again demonstrated the power of community and the lasting impact of kindness. Through this effort, we have ensured that no soldier will walk alone, even during the holiday season.

Alturas SEALS class grades k-8.

Brooke and Paige Mason

Pierce Turner and Delores Turner

Alturas SEALS Class

Thursday January 30th

BEST DEALS IN TOWN!

The Bookworm Used Bookstore next to the Alturas Library on 3 rd Street has all kinds of books from 10 cents to $1. Sci-Fi, Mystery, History, Politics, Classics, Science, Crafts, Thrillers, Games, Self-help, Westerns, Vintage, novels…Stop by Mon, Tues., Thurs. And Friday from 12 to 4 p.m. Huge selection! CD’s 25 cents, 50cent videos, DVD’s $2. Books on CD $1. All sales benefit the Library. Modoc Feline Humane Society is now on Facebook!

We are primarily focused on working towards getting the un-owned free-roaming community cat overpopulation in Modoc County under control. As an all-volunteer nonprofit organization operating on a shoestring, we are dependent on donations in order to continue to be of service. For more information about how we can help you and our suggested donations, visit www.catstats.org/ Modoc. Contact us at modocspayandneuter@gmail.com or 760 898-4373. Together we can do this!

Saturday February 1st

Davis Creek 4H 74th Annual Ground Hog Dinner

The Davis Creek 4H Club will be hosting the 74th Annual Ground Hog Dinner on Saturday February 1st at the Davis Creek Community Hall. Dinner will start at 5pm with the dessert auction to follow.

Sunday February 2nd

Berean Calvary Church Sunday Services

Everyone is more than welcome to come and visit us this Sunday for our morning services. Adult Sunday School starts at 10 AM and the lesson is a continuation of “What Happens When a Person Believes.” Sunday Morning service starts at 11 AM and the sermon is titled, “The Brave Coward.” Sunday night service begins at 5 PM and the sermon is titled, “The Shortest Verse.”

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.

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: 1/31, 2/7, 2/14, 2/21, 2/28– BINGO: 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. at the VFW Hall. Café 906 Cafeteria is OPEN. T.E.A.C.H., Inc. Senior Service Office is located in the Senior Center at 906 West 4th The T.E.A.C.H., Inc. office is located at 112 East 2nd Street in Access Social The Social Security Administration is no longer coming to Alturas. All Social Security Services have been transferred to the

gatherings

VFW Auxiliary # 3327 Bingo

Bingo: Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, at the VFW building in Alturas. Doors open at 11 a.m. Pot-luck lunch at noon (bring your favorite dish to share). Bingo starts at 1 p.m. Buy-in: First Packet $15 each. Each additional packet will be $5. Specials: Three sheets for $2; Blackout one sheet for $1. The more people, the bigger the payouts $$ Blackout Guaranteed $200. Must be 18 years old to play. Thank you for supporting our veterans!

Monday February 3rd

Four Chaplains’ Day Program

American Legion Post 163 will host an Interdenominational Four Chaplains Day Program on Monday, February 3rd at 7 pm at the Veterans Memorial Hall, located at 508 South Main St, Alturas. Four Chaplains’ Day celebrates the four Chaplains serving in the U.S. Dorchester when it was torpedoed on February 3, 1943 off of Greenland. They worked together to help save 230 of the 902 who were on the ship that day, sacrificing their own lives in the process.

Commander Linda Newman says, “We hope that if you haven’t attended this event previously you gave serious thought to coming out this year. I believe it is important to remember and honor those who are willing to sacrifice their lives for their fellow man.”

The story of the Dorchester and talks in memory of each Chaplain will be given.

Coffee and desserts will be served following the program. The program is free and open to everyone. Donations will be collected to send to the Four Chaplains Memorial Foundation in Philadelphia, Pa.

Alturas Country Jam

Alturas Country Jam will be taking a short vacation. We will be back on February 10 and look forward to seeing you all again then.

Tuesday February 4th

Alturas and Rifle Pistol Club

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 1-800722-1213. The nearest offices are located at 1960 S. Oregon Street, Yreka, CA 96097 - Phone: 1-888-366-6145 and 2603 Riverside Drive, Susanville, CA 96130Phone: 1-800-772-1213.

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 530-223-0999.

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 longterm care insurance options, assist you in enrolling in Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Program, learn about saving money on your prescriptions,

Alturas and Rifle Pistol Club will be meeting on February 4th at 6 pm at the gun range out on Centerville Road in Cedarville.

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

Wednesday February 5th

Faith Bible Church Awana Club

Faith Bible Church Awana Club meets tonight from 6:00 p.m. - 7:45 p.m. at Faith Baptist Ministry Center, 810 West Carlos St., Alturas. Ages 3 yrs. through 6th grade. Contact 530-233-2015 for more information.

Thursday February 6th

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.

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 1-800434-0222 to locate the nearest office. CENTER OPEN; 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: Jan. 30–Turkey Sandwich on whole wheat bread, Ham & Potato Soup, salad, banana bread and milk.

Friday: Jan. 31Closed.

Monday: Feb. 3 –Closed.

Tuesday: Feb. 4 –Meatloaf with gravy, mashed potatoes, corn, whole wheat bread, salad, peach cobbler and milk.

Wednesday: Feb. 5 –Closed.

Thursday: Feb. 6 –Sloppy Joe on a whole wheat bun, Ham and Bean Soup, mixed vegetables, salad, apple and milk.

Friday: Feb. 7 - Closed.

Thank you for your support!

*Menus are subject to change without prior notice.

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

FILE NUMBER: 2022062

The fictitious business name was filed in Modoc County on October 7, 2022. The persons have abandoned the use of the fictitious business name: Name of Business (es): Auction Yard Café, Hwy 299, Alturas, CA 96101. County: Modoc

REGISTERED

OWNER(S): (1) Cheryl A. Nelson, 304 S. Estes Street, Alturas, CA 96101.

Business was conducted by: An Individual.

I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct (a registrant who declared as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime).

SIGNATURE OF REGISTRANT: /s/ Cheryl A. Nelson, CFO/ Vice President.

Print name of person signing. If corporation, also print corporate title of officer. If LLC, also print title of officer or manager. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Modoc County on December 27, 2024.

I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS COPY IS A CORRECT COPY OF THE ORIGINAL STATEMENT ON FILE IN MY OFFICE. Published in the Modoc County Record on January 9, 16, 23 and 30, 2025.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

File No. 2024-088 Exp: December 26, 2029 Original The following person is doing business as: Auction Yard Cafe, Highway 299, Alturas, CA 96101. Mailing address: 500 N. East B Street, Alturas, CA 96101. Phone: 530-6403429. Registered Owner: (1) Peter Thomas French, 500 N. East B Street, Alturas, CA 96101. Phone: 530-640-3429. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on December 27, 2024. 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/ Peter French, Owner

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Modoc County on December 27, 2024. Published in the Modoc County Record on January 9, 16, 23 and 30, 2025.

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

FILE NUMBER: 2021009 The fictitious business name was filed in Modoc County on January 28, 2021. The persons have abandoned the use of the fictitious business name: Name of Business (es): Swift Mini Storage, 335 N. Main Street, Alturas, CA 96101. County: Modoc.

REGISTERED

OWNER(S): (1) Kelle T. Tate, 39263 Hwy 299, Alturas, CA 96101. (2) Kimber L. Bethel, 700 County Road 250, Alturas, CA 96101. (3) Dennis W. Tate, 39263

Hwy 299, Alturas, CA 96101. (4) Wayne C. Bethel, 700 County Road 250, Alturas, CA 96101. Business was conducted by: A Limited Liability Company. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct (a registrant who declared as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime).

SIGNATURE OF REGISTRANT: /s/ Kelle Tate, Manager. Print name of person signing. If corporation, also print corporate title of officer. If LLC, also print title of officer or manager. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Modoc County on January 7, 2025 I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS COPY IS A CORRECT COPY OF THE ORIGINAL STATEMENT ON FILE IN MY OFFICE.

Published in the Modoc County Record on January 16, 23, 30 and February 6, 2025.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

File No. 2025-001 Exp: December 19, 2029

Original

The following person is doing business as: Don’s Deli & Market, 45690 State Highway 139, Tulelake, CA 96134. Mailing address: PO Box 870, Tulelake, CA 96134. Phone: 530-664-2891. Registered Owner: (1) Deborah Lee Minsart, PO Box 870, Tulelake, CA 96134. Phone: 530664-2891. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on January 9, 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/ Deborah Minsart, Owner This statement was filed with the C ounty Clerk of Modoc County on January 9, 2025. Published in the Modoc County Record on January 16, 23, 30 and February 6, 2025.

T.S. No.: 2024-00703-CA A.P.N.: 002-031-018-000 Property Address: 1602 N EAST STREET, ALTURAS, CA 96101

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a) and (d), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO BELOW IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED 注：本文件包含一 个 信息 摘要 참고사항: 본 첨부 문서에 정보

NOTA: SE ADJUNTA UN RESUMEN DE LA INFORMACIÓN DE ESTE DOCUMENTO

TALA: MAYROONG BUOD NG IMPORMASYON SA DOKUMENTONG ITO NA NAKALAKIP LƯU Ý: KÈM THEO

LƯỢC VỀ THÔNG TIN TRONG TÀI LIỆU NÀY IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 10/28/1997. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.

Trustor: Jack L. Ochs and Linda D. Ochs, husband and wife as joint tenants Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC Deed of Trust Recorded 11/07/1997 as Instrument No. 003320 in book 0434 page 0790 and of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Modoc County, California, Date of Sale: 03/11/2025 at 10:30 AM. Place of Sale: ON THE FRONT STEPS OF THE MODOC COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 204 S. COURT STREET, ALTURAS, CA 96101. Estimated amount of unpaid balance, reasonably estimated costs and other charges: $108,074.70.

THE TRUSTEE WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, A SAVINGS ASSOCIATION OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE:

All right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described as: More fully described in said Deed of Trust.

A.P.N.: 002-031-018000

Street Address or other common designation of real property: 1602 N EAST STREET, ALTURAS, CA 96101.

The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above.

The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $108,074.70.

Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale the opening bid may be less than the total debt.

If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary of the Deed of Trust has executed and delivered to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure, and the undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located.

NOTICE TO POTENTIAL

BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on this property.

NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (866) 960-8299 or visit this Internet Web site https://www.altisource. com/loginpage.aspx using the file number assigned to this case 2024-00703CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale

NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction, if conducted after January 1, 2021 , pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed

the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call (866) 960-8299 , or visit this internet website https://www.altisource. com/loginpage.aspx, using the file number assigned to this case 2024-00703-CA to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid, by remitting the funds and affidavit described in Section 2924m(c) of the Civil Code, so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase.

Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary C/o 1500 Palma Drive, Suite 238 Ventura, CA 93003

Sale Information line: (866) 960-8299 https:// www.altisource.com/ loginpage.aspx

Date January 2, 2025

**This address must be used for the required delivery by certified or overnight mail of postponement requests as specified pursuant to Civil Code section 2924f(e). Published in the Modoc County Record on January 16, 23 and 30, 2025.

FICTITIOUS

BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

File No. 2025-003

Exp: January 14, 2030

Original

The following person is doing business as: Parker Creek Auction Company , 6941 County Road 58, Alturas, CA 96101. Mailing address: PO Box 1479, Alturas, CA 96101. Phone: 530640-0328. Registered Owner: (1) Benjamin Cole , PO Box 1479, Alturas, CA 96101. Phone: 530-640-0328. This business is conducted by: An Individual.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on January 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/ Benjamin Cole Owner

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Modoc County on January 15, 2025

Published in the Modoc County Record on January 23, 30, February 6, and 13, 2025.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

File No. 2025-005 Exp: January 14, 2030

Original

The following person is doing business as: Richardson Maintenance and Repair LLC , 382 B South Warner Street, Alturas, CA 96101. Phone: 530-640-3062.

Registered Owner: (1) Richardson, Maintenance and Repair, LLC , 382 B South Warner Street, Alturas, CA 96101. Phone: 530-640-3062.

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 January 21, 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/ Gregory Richardson , Owner

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Modoc County on January 21, 2025 Published in the Modoc County Record on January 23, 30, February 6, and 13, 2025.

PUBLIC NOTICE

Project-Based Voucher Program Wait List Opening for the Shasta County Housing Authority NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Shasta County Housing Authority, which serves Shasta, Trinity, Siskiyou, and Modoc Counties, will accept applications for the Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Program in Burney, CA, known as Burney Commons. Burney Commons is a 29unit affordable housing development.

The waitlist will open online starting March 1, 2025, at 8:00 am PT and close March 31, 2025, at 5:00 pm PT. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that to apply; complete the online application here https:// waitlistcheck.com/ CA836. Persons unable to apply online may call (530) 225-5160, California Relay Service at (800) 735-2922, or come into Shasta County Housing and Community Action office located at 2600 Park Marina, Redding, CA, Monday through Friday, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Applications will not be provided or accepted by fax. All successfully completed applications will go through the local preferences for selection, eligibility, and admissions process. Refer to the Shasta County Housing Authority Administrative Plan at https://www. shastacounty.gov/ PHAadminplan.

PLEASE NOTE that the Shasta County Housing Authority promotes fair housing and makes all programs available to low and moderate-income families regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual preference, marital status, familial status (children), or disability.

Published in the Modoc County Record on January 30, 2025.

PUBLIC NOTICE

Project-Based Voucher Program Wait List Opening for the Shasta County Housing Authority NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Shasta County Housing Authority, which serves Shasta, Trinity, Siskiyou, and Modoc Counties, will accept applications for the Section 8 ProjectBased Voucher Program in Shasta Legals continue on page 13

Lake City, CA, known as Cascade Village. The waitlist will open online starting February 10, 2025, at 8:00 am PT, until further notice. Cascade Village will be a 48-unit affordable housing development and is due to be completed in May 2025.

NOTICE IS FURTHER

GIVEN that to apply; complete the online application here https:// waitlistcheck.com/ CA836-4462. Persons unable to apply online may call (530) 2255160, California Relay Service at (800) 7352922, or come into Shasta County Housing and Community Action office located at 2600 Park Marina, Redding, CA, Monday through Friday, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Applications will not be provided or accepted by fax. All successfully completed applications will go through the local preferences for selection, eligibility, and admissions process. Refer to the Shasta County Housing Authority Administrative Plan at https://www. shastacounty.gov/ PHAadminplan

PLEASE NOTE that the Shasta County Housing Authority promotes fair housing and makes all programs available to low and moderate-income families regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual preference, marital status, familial status (children), or disability. Published in the Modoc County Record on January 30, 2025.

FICTITIOUS

BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

File No. 2025-007

Exp: January 22, 2030

Original

The following person is doing business as: WJ Marketing, 14414 County Road 54, Alturas, CA. Mailing address: PO Box 202, Alturas, CA 96101. Phone: 1-714-3081888.

Registered Owner: (1) James Anthony Richardson, PO Box 202, Alturas, CA 96101. Phone: 1-714-308-1888.

(2) Wendy Marie Richardson, PO Box

202, Alturas, CA 96101. Phone: 530-828-6794. This business is conducted by: A Married Couple.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on January 23, 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/ James Richardson, Owner

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Modoc County on January 23, 2025

Published in the Modoc County Record on January 30, February 6, 13 and 20, 2025.

FICTITIOUS

BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

File No. 2025-004

Exp: January 16, 2030

Original

The following person is doing business as: South Pac Ink, 323 S. Main Street, Alturas, CA 96101. Phone: 1-951-5052073.

Registered Owner: (1) David Toaetolu, 323 S. Main Street, Alturas, CA 96101. Phone: 1-951505-2073. (2) Veronica Toaetolu. 323 S. Main Street, Alturas, CA 96101. Phone: 1-951-5052081. This business is conducted by: A Married Couple.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on January 17, 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/ David Toaetolu, Owner

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Modoc County on January 17, 2025. Published in the Modoc County Record on January 30, February 6, 13 and 20, 2025.

MODOC COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

SUMMARY OF ORDINANCES

On January 14, 2025, the Modoc County Board of Supervisors enacted the following ordinance: Ordinance No. 295-C adopted an Ordinance to amending Title 6 Animals, Chapter 6.02, Section 6.02.096 Fines and Charges Upon Impounded Animals of the Modoc County Code.

RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]

MOVER: Kathie Rhoads, Supervisor District III

SECONDER: Shane Starr, Supervisor District II

AYES: Ned Coe, Supervisor District I, Shane Starr, Supervisor District II, Kathie Rhoads, Supervisor District III, Casey Cockrell, Supervisor District IV, Geri Byrne, Supervisor District V FULL AND COMPLETE COPIES OF THE ORDINANCE ARE AVAILABLE AT THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF THE BOARD, 204 S. COURT ST., ROOM 204, ALTURAS, CALIFORNIA 96101, TELEPHONE NUMBER (530) 233-6201. /s/ T. Martinez, Clerk of the Board

Published in the Modoc County Record on January 30, 2025.

MICHAEL WEED (SBN 199675)

STANLEY J. DIRKS (SBN 65645)

ORRICK, HERRINGTON & SUTCLIFFE LLP

400 Capitol Mall, Suite 3000

Superior Court of California

County of Sacramento

01/27/2025 Sacramento, CA 95814-4497

P. Lopez, Deputy

FRIDAY NIGHT

Telephone: 1-916-447-9200

mweed@orrick.com sjdirks@orrick.com

ANN K.B. CARROLL (SBN 240452)

CHRISTOPHER MARTIN (SBN 240452)

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF WATER RESOURCES, OFFICE OF THE GENERAL COUNCEL 715 P Street Sacramento, CA 95814

Telephone: 916-820-8011

Christopher.martin@water.ca.gov

Attorneys for Plaintiff California Department of Water Resources SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SACRAMENTO

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF WATER Case Number: 25CV000704 RESOURCES, Plaintiff

v ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE MATTER of the Authorization of Delta

SUMMONS (Civ. Proc. Code, §§ 861, 861.1)

Filed: January 7, 2025 Conveyance Program Revenue Bonds, the Issuance, Sale and Delivery of Delta Conveyance Program Revenue Bonds, the Adoption of the Delta Conveyance Program Revenue Bond General Bond Resolution

EXEMPT from filing fees per Providing for the Issuance of Delta Govt. Code § 6103. Conveyance Program Revenue Bonds, and the Proceedings Related Thereto. Calendar Preference per CCP § 867

NOTICE! YOU HAVE BEEN SUED. THE COURT MAY DECIDE AGAINST YOU WITHOUT YOUR BEING HEARD UNLESS YOU RESPOND NOT LATER THAN MARCH 25, 2025, WHICH IS TEN (10) DAYS OR MORE AFTER COMPLETION OF THE PUBLICATION OF THIS SUMMONS. READ THE INFORMATION BELOW. AVISO! USTED HA SIDO DEMANDADO. EL TRIBUNAL PUEDE DECIDIR CONTRA USTED SIN AUDIENCIA A MENOS QUE USTED RESPONDA NO MAS TARDE QUE EL DIA 25 DE MARZO DE 2025, QUE ES DIEZ (10) DIAS O MAS DESPUES DE TERMINACION DE PUBLICACION DE ESTA CITACION JUDICIAL. LEA LA INFORMACION QUE SIGUE. ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE MATTER OF THE AUTHORIZATION OF DELTA CONVEYANCE PROGRAM REVENUE BONDS, THE ISSUANCE, SALE AND DELIVERY OF DELTA CONVEYANCE PROGRAM REVENUE BONDS, THE ADOPTION OF THE DELTA CONVEYANCE PROGRAM REVENUE BOND GENERAL BOND RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF DELTA PROGRAM REVENUE BONDS, AND THE PROCEEDINGS RELATED THERETO:

Plaintiff has filed a civil complaint against you. You may contest the validity of the above matter by appearing and filing with the Court a written responsive pleading to the complaint not later than March 25, 2025, which is ten (10) days or more after the completion of the publication of this summons. Your pleading must be in the form required by the California Rules of Court. Your original pleading must be filed in this Court with proper filing fees and proof that a copy thereof was served on Plaintiff’s attorney. Unless you so respond, your default will be entered upon Plaintiff’s application, and the Plaintiff may apply to the Court for the relief demanded in the complaint. Persons who contest the validity of the matter described below and in the complaint will not be subject to punitive action, such as wage garnishment or seizure of their real or personal property.

DETAILED SUMMARY OF THE MATTER THAT PLAINTIFF SEEKS TO VALIDATE:

The California Department of Water Resources (Department) operates facilities which conserve, store, transport and deliver water to urban and agricultural water agencies throughout the State. Since 1960, the Department has approved, planned and constructed a system of water storage and transportation and power generation facilities (the State Water Project). Currently, State Water Project water is conveyed across the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta through the natural channels of the Delta formed by the confluence of the Sacramento and San Joaquin Rivers, as those channels have been modified over the past 150 years.

The Department has undertaken to develop a comprehensive plan for the effective delivery of State Water Project water across the Delta. The Department is currently undertaking planning and design activities regarding potential new Delta conveyance facilities. The facilities under review would transport water from new intake points on the Sacramento River at the northern edge of the Delta through an underground tunnel running below the natural waterways of the Delta to State Water Project export facilities at or below the southern edge of the Delta. These facilities would be a further modification of the Feather River Project authorized pursuant to the Central Valley Project Act, Water Code sections 11100 et seq.

The Department has established a proposed revenue bond financing to finance the cost of the environmental review, planning, engineering and design, and if and when appropriate, the acquisition and construction of Delta conveyance facilities. On January 6, 2025, the Department adopted a bond resolution authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for those purposes. Under the bond resolution, bonds for construction cannot be issued unless specific conditions precedent are satisfied, which include regulatory and statutory requirements regarding the physical and environmental aspects of approving, constructing, and operating Delta conveyance facilities.

On January 7, 2025, the Department filed a validation action to confirm the legal validity of the Department’s proposed bond financing. A validation action is a judicial proceeding in which a governmental agency, like the Department, can confirm the validity of a proposed financial transaction before it commits to or undertakes the transaction. The Department’s validation complaint, the bond resolution, and a copy of this Summons are available on the Department’s internet website at: https://water.ca.gov/Programs/ State-Water-Project/Delta-Conveyance/Public-Information.

YOU MAY SEEK THE ADVICE OF AN ATTORNEY IN ANY MATTER CONNECTED WITH THE COMPLAINT OR THIS SUMMONS. SUCH ATTORNEY SHOULD BE CONSULTED PROMPTLY SO THAT YOUR PLEADING MAY BE FILED OR ENTERED WITHIN THE TIME REQUIRED BY THIS SUMMONS.

SI USTED DESEA SOLICITAR EL CONSEJO DE UN ABOGADO EN ESTE ASUNTO, DEBERIA HACERLO INMEDIATAMENTE. TAL ABOGADO DEBERIA SER CONSULTADO PRONTO PARA QUE SU REPUESTA ESCRITA PUEDA SER REGISTRADA DENTRO DEL TIEMPO REQUERIDO POR ESTA CITACION JUDICIAL.

FRIDAY, JAN. 31, 2025

FRIDAY, MARCH 8

FROM 4:30 P.M. - 7:30 P.M.

FROM 4:30 P.M. - 7:30 P.M.

DINNER to go orders welcome, call 530-233-3758 41942 HWY 395 • Davis Creek, CA 96108

(The name and address of the Court is (el nombre y direccion del Tribunal es): Superior Court of the State of California, County of Sacramento Gordon D. Schaber Sacramento County Courthouse, 720 9th Street, Sacramento, CA 95814

CASE NUMBER (Número del Caso): 25CV000704

DATE: (Fecha) January 27, 2025 Clerk, by P. Lopez, Deputy (Actuario) Published in the Modoc County Record on January 30, February 6 and 13, 2025. DAVIS CREEK MERCANTILE FRIDAY NIGHT

The name, address, and telephone number of Plaintiff’s attorneys is (el nombre, la dirección y el número de telèfono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es): Michael Weed, ORRICK, HERRINGTON & SUTCLIFFE LLP, 400 Capitol Mall, Suite 3000, Sacramento, California 95814, Telephone: (916) 447-9200. /s/ P. Lopez Superior Court Clerk

Rib Steak, Shrimp or Chicken Alfredo, Smoked Pork Loin, 1/2 Lb. Cheeseburger Special: Lamb Chops

CLASSIFIEDS

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 916323-2360 or Modoc County Department of Social Services at dssadmin@ co.modoc.ca.us or 530-233-6501.

EOE/ADA/Drug Free Workplace Employer. (2Jan/ TFN)

MODOC COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES is looking for a SOCIAL SERVICE AIDE in Alturas, CA.

$3,356.00$5,205.00 a month, plus benefits. View 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 916323-2360 or Modoc County Department of Social Services at dssadmin@ co.modoc.ca.us or 530-233-6501.

EOE/ADA/Drug Free Workplace Employer. (2Jan/ TFN)

MODOC COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

is looking for a SOCIAL WORKER I/II in Alturas, CA.

Social Worker I

Salary: $3,706.00$4,730.00 a month, plus benefits. Social Worker II

Salary: $3,896.00$4,973.00 a month, plus benefits. View the 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

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:

Merit System Services at 916323-2360 or Modoc County Department of Social Services at dssadmin@ co.modoc.ca.us or 530-233-6501.

EOE/ADA/Drug Free Workplace Employer. (2Jan/ 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 the 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 916323-2360 or Modoc County Department of Social Services at dssadmin@ co.modoc.ca.us or 530-233-6501. EOE/ADA/Drug Free Workplace Employer. (2Jan/ 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 the 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 916323-2360 or Modoc County Department of Social Services at dssadmin@ co.modoc.ca.us or 530-233-6501. EOE/ADA/Drug Free Workplace Employer. (2Jan/ 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 the 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 916323-2360 or Modoc County Department of Social Services at dssadmin@ co.modoc.ca.us or 530-233-6501. EOE/ADA/Drug Free Workplace Employer. (2Jan/ 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 the 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 916323-2360 or Modoc County Department of Social Services at dssadmin@ co.modoc.ca.us or 530-233-6501. EOE/ADA/Drug Free Workplace Employer. (2Jan/ TFN)

Warner Mountain Indian Health Clinic FBICC is hiring: Job Description and JOB TITLE: Director of Community Supports. DEPARTMENT: Community Supports FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt SUPERVISOR: Clinic Director SUMMARY: Work with clinic Director to develop community health activities, patient support services, and programs. Explore grant opportunities, apply and manage funds and reporting as required. Create professional development pathways that include training and funding to support staff upskilling and career growth. Recruit and manage staff necessary to implement new programs and build strong collaborative partnerships within the community. Essential Duties: Performs a variety of complex and administrative program design and support activities at the local, county, and regional levels. Plans, organizes, and coordinates the day-today activities and operations of community supports. This position requires organizational, problem solving,

and decisionmaking skills. Employees in this position receive minimal supervision. This is an administrative position. Wage: $44/hour Contracted Hours: 20 per week

Qualifications/ Education and/ or Experience: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

• Must be dynamic, creative and have excellent interpersonal skills.

• Professional experience within or familiarity with community organizations and experience developing and maintaining effective working relationships and programs.

• Analyze problems, determine effective solutions, and take independent action for successful results. • Prepare comprehensive written and oral reports.

• Effectively learn new concepts and technology.

• Operate standard office equipment and computers.

• Demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse backgrounds of community members.

Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze and interpret technical documents. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups.

Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to multitask.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential

functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee frequently is required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hand and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is generally performed in an office setting. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Flexible scheduling is required. Indian preference applies in accordance with the Indian Preference Act, Title 25, U.S., Code, Section 472 & 473. Applicants claiming American Indian Preference must submit verification of tribal affiliation. Please contact Jennifer Crow at Numunu Staffing with your interest in the position: jcrow@ numunustaffing. com (23Jan/Jan30)

LOCAL TAX OFFICE in need of part-time Bookkeeping & Admin help. Knowledge of QuickBooks, MS Office Suite a plus, willingness to learn also a plus. Students encouraged to apply. Flexible hours. Pay commensurate with experience. Please send brief letter of introduction and resume to alturasjob@gmail. com (23Jan/TFN)

MODOC BEHAVIORAL HEALTH is accepting applications for a Behavioral Health Case Management Specialist I: Range 240 A-F

($3,229-$5,009 per month) or Behavioral Health Case Management Specialist II: Range 240 A-F

($3,462-$5,370 per month) Bilingual employees earn a 6=5% stipend in addition to their base salary. Deadline to apply is Monday, February 3, 2025, by 5 p.m. Duties: Duties: Modoc County Behavioral Health has a permanent fulltime opening for a Case Management Specialist I or Case Management Specialist II. The position is responsible for the full range of behavioral health prevention and direct services for community members, with an emphasis on case management. Direct services to adults, children, individuals, families and groups includes crisis intervention, case management, assistance with skill-building techniques, referrals, documentation in electronic health records, and related work as assigned. Duties include serving on the rotation for on-call after-hours crisis services.

Minimum Qualifications: •Possess a valid California Class C driver’s license. • Two years’ experience providing case management, rehabilitation and/or substance use counseling services. • For Case Management Specialist I: AA Degree, or equivalent in a relevant field of study. • For Case Management Specialist II: Bachelor’s Degree. • Required skills: interpersonal communication, writing, computers, ability to work as a member of a team, meeting deadlines, interacting with people of different social, economic and ethnic backgrounds. To Apply: Submit a completed Modoc County job application and resume to Modoc County Behavioral Health, 441 North Main Street, Alturas, CA 96101. Applications can be obtained at Modoc Behavioral Health and on the County of Modoc website under Job Opportunities. For more information, contact: Dolores Navarro Turner, Behavioral Health Branch Director (doloresnavarroturner@co.modoc. ca.us) 530-2336312. Modoc County is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Modoc

County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, parenthood, political belief, physical or mental handicap. Applicants with experience with/ as behavioral health (mental health and/or substance use) consumers or family members and/or those who are bi-lingual are encouraged to apply. (23Jan/ Jan30)

Modoc Medical Center has an opening for an Extra/Per Diem Dental Assistant/ Registered Dental Assistant for the Canby Clinic. The wage rate for DA is $20.38-$29.80 per hour, or RDA is $23.04-$33.82 dependent on experience. Under the supervision of the clinic Manager, the DA provides general aspects of patient care including but not limited to, pulling charts, and filing when done. Sets up for surgical and diagnostic procedures including but not limited to; tooth extraction, fillings and root canals while helping with suctioning during oral procedures and assistance with other orthodontic procedures as required. Restocking rooms as well as other duties as assigned. Current CPR card required within 30 days of employment; RDA certificate preferred but not required. Onthe-job training is offered for this position. Interested candidates may apply online at www. modocmedical center.org. (Jan30)

Modoc Medical Center has an opening for a Per Diem Pharmacy Tech. This position is not benefit eligible. The wage rate is $21.25 to $31.12 per hour, dependent on experience. The Pharmacy Tech works under the direction of the Pharmacy Manager. The pharmacy Tech duties include but are not limited to filling and refilling prescription medication under the direct supervision of the pharmacist. Input of information into the computer of all prescription, and patient data. All duties are allowed for a pharmacy technician under current state pharmacy law; And any other duties needed or

requested by the pharmacist for the normal everyday operation of the pharmacy which are permitted a pharmacy technician under existing state law. Must be a licensed Pharmacy Technician in the State of California. Meets the requirements as set forth by current federal, state and local laws, guidelines and regulations governing retail pharmacy technicians. Maintains the required continuing education hours relative to the practice of pharmacy technician to assure continued competence. Ability to work with others, at all levels within the organization, and collaborate effectively. Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language, have good grammar, spelling, and the ability to be accurate. Prior Pharmacy experience preferred. Interested candidates may apply online at www. modocmedical center.org (Jan30) Modoc Joint Unified School District has openings for Substitute Bus Drivers, Substitute Custodians, Substitute Instructional Aides, Substitute Teachers, Substitute Secretaries and Substitute Food Service Workers. The Substitute Teacher position requires that the applicant have a bachelor’s degree. Please apply at Edjoin.org. (30Jan/ Feb6)

TRIBAL CAPACITY BUILDING PROGRAMENTRY LEVEL GRANTS COORDINATOR/ ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE CLERK. Job Title: Grants Coordinator / Project Coordinator. This position is an apprenticeship program. Background: The Fort Bidwell Indian Community Council is a federally recognized tribe located in Modoc County. Summary: The Fort Bidwell Indian Community Council (Tribe)is participating in a Tribal Capacity Building grant program as part of the Sierra Nevada Conservancy’s Regional Forest and Fire Capacity

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Four Chaplains’ Day Program at Vets’ Hall

American Legion Post 163

American Legion

Post 163 will host an Interdenominational Four Chaplains Day Program on Monday, February 3rd at 7 pm at the Veterans Memorial Hall, located at 508 South Main St, Alturas.

Four Chaplains’ Day celebrates the four Chaplains serving in the U.S. Dorchester when it was torpedoed on February 3, 1943 off the coast of Greenland.

They worked together to help save 230 of the 902 who were on the ship that day, sacrificing their own lives in the process.

The story of the Dorchester and talks in memory of each Chaplain will be given.

Coffee and cookies will be served following the program. The program is free and open to everyone. Donations will be collected to send to the Four Chaplains Memorial Foundation in Philadelphia, Pa.

Commander Linda Newman says, “We hope that if you have not attended this event previously you gave serious thought to coming out this year. I believe it is important to remember and honor those who are willing to sacrifice their lives for their fellow man.”

The Story of the Four Chaplains

On the evening of Feb. 2, 1943, USAT Dorchester was crowded to capacity, carrying 902 U.S. troops, merchant seamen and civilian workers. Once a luxury coastal liner, the 5,649-ton vessel had been converted into an Army transport ship. Dorchester, one of three ships in the SG-19 convoy,

was moving steadily across the icy waters from Newfoundland toward a U.S. base in Greenland. Coast Guard cutters Tampa, Escanaba and Comanche escorted the convoy. Hans Danielsen, the ship’s captain, was concerned and cautious. Earlier, Tampa had detected a submarine with its sonar. Danielsen knew he was in dangerous waters even before he got the report. German U-boats were constantly prowling these vital sea lanes, and several ships had already been sunk.

Dorchester was now only 150 miles from its destination, but the captain ordered the men to sleep in their clothing and keep life jackets on. Many soldiers sleeping deep in the ship’s hold disregarded the order because of the engine’s heat. Others ignored it because the life jackets were uncomfortable.

On Feb. 3, at 12:55 a.m., a periscope broke the chilly Atlantic waters. Through the cross hairs, an officer aboard U-223 spotted Dorchester. After identifying and targeting the ship, he gave orders to fire a fan of three torpedoes. The one that hit was decisive and deadly, striking the starboard side, amidship, far below the water line. Alerted that Dorchester was sinking rapidly, Danielsen gave the order to abandon ship. In fewer than 20 minutes, Dorchester would slip beneath the Atlantic’s icy waters. Tragically, the hit had knocked out power and radio contact with the three escort ships. Tampa, however, saw the flash of the explosion. It responded and rescued

97 survivors. Escanaba circled Dorchester, rescuing an additional 133 survivors (one died later). Comanche continued on, escorting the remaining two ships.

Aboard Dorchester, panic and chaos had set in. The blast had killed scores of men, and many more were seriously wounded. Others, stunned by the explosion, were groping in darkness. Those sleeping without clothing rushed topside, where they were confronted first by a blast of icy Arctic air and then the knowledge that death awaited.

Men jumped from the ship into lifeboats, overcrowding them to the point of capsizing, according to eyewitnesses. Other rafts, tossed into the Atlantic, drifted away before soldiers could get into them.

In the midst of the pandemonium, according to those present, four Army chaplains brought hope in despair and light in darkness: Lt. George L. Fox, a Methodist minister; Lt. Alexander D. Goode, a Jewish rabbi; Lt. John P. Washington, a Roman Catholic priest; and Lt. Clark V. Poling, a Dutch Reformed minister.

Quickly and quietly, the four chaplains spread out among the soldiers. They tried to calm the frightened, tend the wounded, and guide the disoriented toward safety.

“Witnesses of that terrible night remember hearing the four men offer prayers for the dying and encouragement for those who would live,” said Wyatt Fox, son of Reverend Fox. One witness, Pvt.

JV Lady Braves beat Mt. Shasta 51-37

The Modoc High School junior varsity girls basketball team secured a 51-37 win over Mt. Shasta on Tuesday, fueled by a dominant second-half performance.

Modoc took an early 10-5 lead in the first quarter but was outscored 15-11 in the second, allowing Mt. Shasta to close the gap before halftime. The Lady Braves responded with a 20-point third quarter, while holding Mt. Shasta to just five points, swinging momentum in

William Bednar, found himself floating in oil-smeared water surrounded by dead bodies and debris. “I could hear men crying, pleading, praying,” Bednar recalled. “I could also hear the Chaplains preaching courage. Their voices were the only thing that kept me going.”

A sailor, Petty Officer John Mahoney, tried to re-enter his cabin but was stopped by Rabbi Goode. Concerned about the cold Arctic air, Mahoney explained that he’d forgotten his gloves. “Never mind,” Goode responded. “I have two pairs.”

The rabbi then gave the petty officer his own gloves. Later, Mahoney realized that Goode hadn’t been carrying two pairs of gloves, and that the chaplain had decided not to leave Dorchester. By this time, most of the men were topside, and the chaplains opened a storage locker and began distributing life jackets. It was then that engineer Grady Clark

witnessed an astonishing sight. When there were no more life jackets to hand out, the chaplains removed theirs and gave them to four frightened young men. Rabbi Goode did not call out for a Jew, and Father Washington did not call out for a Catholic. Nor did Rev. Fox and Rev. Polling calls out for a Protestant. They simply gave their life jackets to those next in line.

“It was the finest thing I have ever seen or hope to see this side of heaven,” said John Ladd, another survivor who saw the chaplains’ selfless act.

As the ship went down, survivors in nearby rafts could see the four chaplains, braced against the slanting deck, arm in arm. They were heard praying and singing hymns.

Of the 902 men aboard Dorchester, 672 died.

When the news reached the United States, the nation was stunned by the magnitude of the tragedy and the heroic conduct of the four chaplains.

“Valor is a gift,” Carl Sandburg once said. “Those having it never know for sure whether they have it until the test comes.”

That night, Rev. Fox, Rabbi Goode, Rev. Poling and Father Washington passed life’s ultimate test. In doing so, they became an enduring example of extraordinary faith, courage and selflessness.

In 1944, the Distinguished Service Cross and Purple Heart were awarded posthumously to the chaplains’ next of kin, and in 1961, President Eisenhower awarded a special Medal for Heroism, a one-time award authorized by Congress and intended to have the same weight and importance as the Medal of Honor.

Linda Newman Commander American Legion Post 163 (530) 708-2478

Modoc JV Boys Basketball Falls to Mt. Shasta, 50-33

their favor. Modoc sealed the victory with a 10-12 fourth-quarter effort.

The win marks another strong showing for Modoc’s JV squad as they continue their season this Friday in Trinity.

The Modoc High School junior varsity boys basketball team struggled to keep pace with Mt. Shasta on Tuesday night, falling 50-33 after a strong second-quarter surge by the Bears.

Modoc started off hot, outscoring Mt. Shasta 13-0 in the first quarter. However, the

Bears responded with a dominant second quarter, putting up 19 points while holding Modoc to just 10, taking a narrow 19-23 lead at halftime.

Coming out of the break, Mt. Shasta continued their offensive push, scoring 27 points in the third quarter to extend their lead. Modoc added

10 points in the period but could not close the gap. A scoreless fourth quarter sealed the Braves’ fate, as they fell by a final score of 50-33.

Despite the loss, Modoc showed flashes of strong play, particularly in the first quarter. The team will look to bounce back in their next matchup.

Damian Johnson with a fast break layup

Abbey Toomey (#25) going for a layup

Aaliyah Sevilla (#12) going for a layup

NOTICE INVITING FORMAL BIDS

Notice is hereby given that the Modoc Joint Unified School District (“District”) will accept bids for nine (9) separate contracts for the construction of A New Gymnasium & Cafe. These contracts are as follows:

Wood Athletic Flooring (C-15)

Acoustic Ceiling (C-61/D-50)

Flooring (C-15)

Painting (C-33)

Kitchen Hoods (C-43)

Stainless Steel (All SS other than Kitchen Hoods) (C-43)

Photovoltaic System (C-10)

Asphalt Concrete Paving (C-12)

Roll-Up Doors (C-61/D-28)

These contracts will consist of all labor, materials, equipment, and services necessary to provide and install the scopes of work as described for the new Gymnasium & Cafe. The scope of work consists of any and all other pieces of equipment or incidental components needed to ensure the project is complete and fully functional as shown in the approved plans and specifications. Responding Contractors MUST include a scope letter in their bid submittal package. Contract documents are available as of January 23, 2025 , for review via email request sent to admin@semingson.us.

Sealed bids will be accepted until Tuesday, February 11, 2025, no later than 2:00 p.m., at the Office of Semingson Architecture & Engineering at 3233 Brush Street, Cottonwood, California. All bids shall be on the forms included in the project specifications. The district plans for the project to start in April 2025 , and the entire project to be completed by November 2025

To bid on these contracts, the bidder is required to be registered as a public works contractor with the Department of Industrial Relations and possess the State of California Contractor License as defined in the bid package. The bidder’s registration and license(s) must remain active and in good standing throughout the term of the contract. This is a prevailing wage project.

The successful bidder shall be required to furnish a 100% Performance Bond and a 100% Payment Bond if awarded the contract for the work. The successful bidder may substitute securities for any monies withheld by the district to ensure performance under the contract, in accordance with the provisions of Section 22300 of the Public Contract Code.

The district reserves the right to reject any and all bids and/or waive any irregularities in bids received. Unless otherwise required by law, no bidder may withdraw its bid for sixty (60) days after the date of the bid opening.

Project Title & Number A New Gymnasium & Cafe, Project #23208

School Site Modoc Middle School, Alturas, CA

Questions to Architect Submit questions by 01/31/2025 by 4:00 PM

Project Owner Modoc Joint Unified School District 906 W 4th St. Alturas, CA 96101

(530) 233-7506

Project Architect Semingson Architecture & Engineering 3233 Brush Street Cottonwood, CA 96022

Phone: (530) 347-5500

Bid Bond An amount not less than 10 percent (10%) of the total bid dollar amount is required to be submitted with each bid.

Published in the Modoc County Record on January 23 and 30, 2025.

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Building Program. We are seeking to add a member to our tribal staff who will participate in a year-long Capacity Building program. The program will include a series of workshops, oneon-one assistance, and partnership building and networking opportunities designed to develop skills to assist the Tribe in obtaining future grant funding, implementing grants, managing programs, engaging in multi-agency efforts and being successful in other critical areas. Duties and Responsibilities:

• Actively engage in the year-long Tribal Capacity Building Program, including attending a series of virtual workshops, one-on-one assistance sessions, and networking opportunities.

• Develop and implement capacity building strategies, including writing new grants, creating grant management workflows, participation in partnership meetings and meeting other critical needs as they arise.

* Grant writing activities include research opportunities, developing programs and/or projects, and submitting applications and all necessary documents.

* Development and improvement of grant administration workflows such as financial record keeping and reporting, deliverable tracking and narrative report submissions.

* Meet with tribes, agencies and local partners to collaborate, develop and prioritize projects and/ or relevant programs.

• Build and maintain effective relationships with SNC staff, other Tribal Capacity Building Program participants, and relevant tribes, tribal entities and stakeholders.

• Share the Tribe’s expertise with other Tribal Capacity Building Program participants, and relevant tribes and tribal entities.

• Participate in partnership building activities and use these opportunities to advance

tribal interests and goals.

• Ensure adherence to grant requirements, program guidelines, and reporting obligations.

Qualifications:

Education: High School Diploma, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), Accounts Receivable, attend all scheduled meetings from February 2025-January 2026 twice a week, complete all assignments, filing, record keeping, and additional assignments provided by supervisor. Preference given to tribal members.

• Compensation and Benefits: • Compensation for this position is from $24-$30 an hour. • Eligible for pay increase after 90day probationary period.

• The compensation package includes medical, dental, vision, vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays. Application

Information Request Application from Nichole.

Eichstadt@FBICC.com or pickup up in Housing / Finance Building.

Please include a resume.

Application Deadline is February 4th at 4:00 p.m. (30Jan/Feb6)

Surprise Valley Joint Unified School District is accepting applications for the District

Secretary’s position.

Job Purpose Statement: Under the supervision of the Superintendent, will perform routine, difficult, complex, secretarial and clerical tasks and perform related duties consistent with the job description; as well as other related work as assigned. Qualifications: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade, supplemented by coursework or training in office management, advanced secretarial skill areas, public relations, or related areas. Salary : $21.98 - $27.07 per hour, depending on experience. Start Date: April 1, 2025 (Training ASAP) Application Deadline: Until position is filled For more information, please visit the District Office located at 470 Lincoln Street, Cedarville, CA., or call 530-279-6141 x 123 or x 122. To apply for this position, please visit www.edjoin.org. (30Jan/ Feb6)