Ebony Blister Beetles Invading Alfalfa Fields in Northern California
Farmers and livestock owners in Northern California are on high alert as thousands of Ebony Blister Beetles invade alfalfa fields, posing significant health risks, particularly to horses. These beetles, which release the toxin cantharidin, can be fatal to horses within 72 hours if ingested through contaminated hay.
Local farmer Hattie has been diligently monitoring her fields and water troughs, finding numerous beetles, especially after watering. “I’ve been scooping beetles out twice a day to protect both the horses and the dogs,” she said. She also discovered clusters of beetles using last year’s alfalfa bales as breeding grounds.
Bryce O’Sullivan, a Pesticide Control Advisor, Certified Crop Advisor, and Modoc County farmer, has reported receiving numerous calls regarding blister beetles in the past 24 hours. “Firstly, yes, there are control options for blister beetles in crops, rangeland, pasture, and other areas, though their success varies,” O’Sullivan said. “Normally, they are not considered an economic pest, but over the last three to four years, their populations have exploded exponentially, with this year being the worst.”
The beetles are known to follow grasshoppers, feeding primarily on grasshopper larvae and alfalfa, and have also been seen consuming other leafy greens, such as lilac bushes, within days. Contact with these beetles can cause painful, fluid-filled blisters on human skin, serious eye troubles, and permanent kidney damage if accidentally ingested.
For horses grazing on green pastures, it is crucial to check fields and dry lot the animals if beetles are present. The beetles tend to congregate on grass tops, especially after watering. Hattie emphasizes the importance of vigilance, “When these beetles come in contact with
your skin, painful fluid-filled blisters develop.”
Blister beetles are long, narrow insects that vary in color from yellow to gray. They tend to be more problematic in dry, droughty conditions and can be attracted to and feed on the flowers, pollen, and leaves of blooming alfalfa and weeds.
“Many affected growers, including myself, have contacted USDA APHIS in Sacramento over the last four seasons without any result, leading to significant financial losses for farmers and ranchers in Modoc and surrounding counties,” O’Sullivan said. “Local elected officials have been aware of the issue for just as long, but it has not taken precedence. I have also reached out to other elected officials, such as Brian Dahle’s and Doug LaMalfa’s offices, without any return correspondence.”
Horses are particularly sensitive to cantharidin, experiencing symptoms such as sores or blisters on the tongue and mouth, colic, increased temperature, and frequent urination. There is no specific antidote, and supportive care is the only treatment, making prevention critical.
Farmers are advised to scout fields before harvest, avoid harvesting alfalfa beyond 10% bloom, and watch for beetle swarms during harvest. Using a mower conditioner can help by killing the beetles and keeping them in the windrow. However, farmers should stop if they notice beetle swarms to allow the beetles to disperse.
When purchasing hay, buyers should gather as much information as possible about its production to minimize the risk of blister beetle contamination. This includes knowing who produced the hay, where it was produced, and the cutting and maturity at harvest.
Blister beetle infestations in alfalfa hay or fresh grass
can be deadly to horses, and it only takes a few beetles to cause serious harm. Local residents, like Hattie, are urging fellow farmers and livestock owners to remain vigilant and take necessary precautions to protect their animals.
Contact: For more information on dealing with blister beetles, visit the University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources website or contact your local agricultural extension office.
Vandalism Surge Hits Local Town: Taggers Target Buildings
The usually peaceful town of Modoc has recently experienced a surge in vandalism, with numerous buildings being targeted by taggers. Over the past week, several public and private properties have been defaced with graffiti, raising concerns among residents and local authorities.
The wave of vandalism began last weekend, with reports indicating that multiple structures, including schools, businesses, and community centers, have been spray-painted with various symbols and tags. The sudden rise in graffiti has left many residents feeling frustrated and worried about the impact on the town’s appearance and sense of safety.
The Modoc County Sheriff’s Department has an ongoing investigation to identify the individuals responsible for the vandalism. Tex Dowdy was alerted of the graffiti of a business owner and immediately came down with some inmates to get it covered up. Modoc County Sheriff Tex Dowdy stated, “I try to be proactive when it comes to vandalism and I try to be quick and cover it up before more people see it.” Dowdy also stated that frustration it brought even to some of the inmates that people are damaging our building. Many Modocers would agree that we all want to preserve our communities history and properly portray our counties unique “Where the West Still Lives” charm.
Local authorities are aware of the rising vandalism of
our historic buildings and will soon make a stop to it. The town’s leadership hopes that these steps will not only prevent further incidents but also restore a sense of normalcy and safety to Modoc.
As the investigation continues, the community remains hopeful that those responsible will be brought
Three generations of Modoc Royalty
Three generations of Modoc Royalty. In 1978
Brandy Lynn Wilson (Malcolm) was crowned Little Miss Fandango. In 2017 Brandy’s son Richard “Pete” Malcolm was crowned Little Mr Fandango. This past weekend Brandy’s granddaughters Ava and Kloee (who are twins) performed in a duet together, but there could only be one winner. Ava Eleanor Lynn Buckley was crowned Little Miss Fandango 2024 (for their age group). So glad they could all be part of Modoc’s 150th anniversary/Fandango Days Celebrations!!
to justice and that the town’s charm and tranquility will be restored. In the meantime, residents are encouraged to support one another and take an active role in safeguarding their beloved town. If you have any additional information please contact the Modoc County Sheriff’s Department.
Hattie Wimer Facebook
Someone tagged a building across the street from the old Modoc Record Building
Tex Dowdy brought over some inmates to cover up the damage
Letters to the editor
To the Editor,
Fandango days are fast approaching . It is just not a day on the calendar, it’s a special day, the day we removed ourselves from tyranny. Remember it is our men and women of all the military branches that have kept our freedom of our nation and kept the freedom of the world. There are many veterans in the community that are proud of their service , I see them everyday and
talk to them, I see during the parade route where I have done color guard and the Veterans float, I look to the left and right of me going down Main Street and see a sea of veterans, my question is why do some of you not participate? The float in the parade is for honoring our service and our freedom, the float is open to all veterans and family or just family of a loved veteran no longer with us. I do realize that there
are a lot of veterans that are doing public service or other commitments, but where are the rest? I hope this year I see more veterans in events and represent, you don’t have to be in an origination like the VFW or American legion to participate. Have a great 4th and fun during fandango.
Sean Provart Commander
VFW POST 3327, Alturas, Ca
Two New Exhibitions Celebrating the Local Landscape
Opening at Studio 540
By Lawrence Rinder
Studio 540, Modoc County’s premier contemporary art gallery, will present two concurrent exhibitions
Helen Valborg: Odyssey and Mary Dayhoff: The Carter Reservoir Herd, from July 5 to 28, 2024. These exhibitions celebrate the landscape and wildlife of Surprise Valley, in far northeastern California. There will be a public opening on July 5 from 6 to 8 pm. Gallery hours: Friday - Monday 1-4 pm, or whenever the doors are open. Or by appointment: text Nick at 415-350-0994. Helen Valborg, a resident of Surprise Valley for the past twenty years, passed away on May 9, 2024. Her extraordinary life encompassed two decades living in the wilds of Southern Greece and thirty years teaching anthropology at Ventura College and Feather River College, including extensive fieldwork in Greece, India, and among the Mountain Maidu people of California’s Eastern Sierra Nevada. Valborg authored several books and numerous articles including her ‘Symbol’ series which appeared in Hermes magazine from 1975 to 1989.
Among the earliest works in this exhibition are a series of mixed media pieces from 2005 incorporating papier-maché and paint which represent Valborg’s fascination with the rock art of indigenous Americans. As in many of her later paintings, these works evoke the mysterious connections that exist between humans and animals and between the inanimate and animate worlds, connections which many believe can be accessed through shamanic trance.
Several oil paintings in the exhibition represent the various landscapes that Valborg loved and explored from the American Southwest to Baja California to Surprise Valley. Valborg was a devoted plein air painter who found a closer connection to her subjects by
Looking Back
113 Years Ago – 1911
ASSESSOR MULKEY is displaying some fourinch strawberries grown in Alturas. Anything will grow in this Modoc climate with a little work. . . Ben Lauer’s open house has been remodeled and the house has been remodeled and 200 opera chairs have been placed on the floor. A first-class vaudeville show is promised for the celebration next weekend.
108 Years Ago – 1916
THE TOWN Board of Trustees is considering the purchase of a fire alarm system from Forrest Cantrall. The alarm can also be used for a noon whistle in Alturas. . . C. S. Baldwin and R. A. French must have set a record traveling to Adin in a baby Overland last week. The trip was made in two hours and 15 minutes.
73 Years Ago – 1951
THE DEPARTMENT of Interior ordered the sale of all lots that made up the Japanese Relocation Center during the war. A town is expected to grow here and will be called Newell, Right now the town site area is desolate and un-inhabited. . . The City of Alturas intends to knock our mosquitoes with a device that hooks up to a car and sprays DDT.
68 Years Ago – 1956 A SECOND Bing Crosby -Phil Harris variety show has been scheduled for Sept. 16 at McArthur to help raise funds to build a hospital there. . . George Robinson has been named head of Modoc Democrats and Don Flournoy will lead the Republican as a result of Central Committee elections. Police Chief Darrell
Rachford has completed work on the new city dog pound and city attorney Paul Baker said that an ordinance covering the apprehension of stray and unlicensed dogs will now have to be developed.
63 Years Ago – 1961 RODEO president Sharkey Dorris says that the Alturas Rodeo next month will be more fastpaced and that many of the roping events have been cancelled in order to make the show more interesting.. Jack Tuteur is heading up this year’s Modoc Tribe Ride and announces that the dues are $35. . .Neal Phillips and John McKernan will hold a grand opening of Western Store in Alturas July 25.
53 Years Ago – 1971 CO
painting directly in the out-of-doors. The wild horses, descendants of the first Iberian horses to come to the Americas, that live around Valborg’s desert home were the subject of many of her later paintings. In these works, she captured the animals’ inextricable connection to place, and the subtle ways they lived in balance with the harsh, dry environment,
In the final years of her life, Valborg was working on a series of oil paintings delving into the metamorphosis between humans and animals that occurs in the spirit world. Among these are images of a Buryat (Siberian) shaman, an Inuit hunter and his winged “familiar,” and a lone human infant being raised among a litter of newborn wolves. Mary Dayhoff is a Surprise Valley local and volunteer with the non-profit Carter Reservoir Mustangs, Inc. This current exhibition is the artistic outcome of Dayhoff’s extraordinary project to photograph, document, and study the “westside winter ranging” wild mustang horses that are part of the Carter Reservoir Herd Management Area, the same herd that Helen Valborg described in many of her paintings. Dayhoff’s project is an exceptional example of amateur naturalist fieldwork. Through her patient and gentle approach, Dayhoff was able to document the individual horses and their family relationships.
region. Indeed, due to their rapidly expanding numbers, the wild horses who roam freely on the open range have become something of a hazard to passing motorists and several of them have even been struck and killed. No signs warn motorists of free-roaming wild horses. In this exhibition, Dayhoff presents images of family bands, bachelors, and lone stallions. In their wild environment, the horses are highly social, with clear hierarchies, friendships, rivalries, and social protocols. As is evident in Dayhoff’s images, the Carter Reservoir Herd horses possess physical characteristics that uniquely distinguish them from other wild American horses. Specifically, they have a pronounced dun coloring as well as primitive markings including leg stripes, dorsal bands, and shoulder capes. DNA testing done on members of the herd showed that these horses carry 100% Spanish- Iberian ancestry without draft horse, American ranch horse, or Cavalry Remount influence, directly linking them to the horses brought to North America by the early Spanish explorers.
The Carter Reservoir Herd occupies an area extending from the sage and juniper covered the crest of the Hays Range to the salt flats of Surprise Valley. These horses are a frequent sight to residents and anyone passing through on the many backroads that crisscross the
The Bureau of Land Management plans to gather the herd using helicopters sometime in 2024 or 2025, removing the vast majority to the Litchfield Wild Horse and Burro Corrals near Susanville and re-releasing a small number into the Carter Reservoir Herd Management Area. For more information about the Carter Reservoir herd and efforts to protect their unique genetic legacy go to: https://www.carterreservoirmustangs. org.
Ben, Marlin and the Crew
Helen Valborg, Untitled, date unknown, oil on canva
Bookings
Modoc County Jail
As of Sunday, there are 23 people in the Modoc County Jail, 3 females and 20 males.
Jail capacity is 43.
06/24/24
KLABBATZ, Robin Lee (age 66, Alturas)
Arrested for disorderly conduct, and violation of probation; booked and held on $6,000 bail APD
06/25/24
RODRIGUEZ, Ventura
Karl (age 36, Alturas)
Arrested for domestic violence, false imprisonment, prevent or dissuade victim/witness, vandalism, violation of a domestic violence restraining order, domestic battery, and assault with a deadly weapon; booked and held on $30,000 bail APD
06/27/24
LEE, Cody Stephen (age 28, Eagleville, CA)
Court/DA booking and release for driving when privilege is suspended for DUI, and expired registration
MODOC SUPERIOR COURT
CRAWFORD, Cameron
Alan (age 26, Alturas)
Turned himself in for prohibited person in possession of ammunition warrant; booked and held on $10,000 bail
MODOC SUPERIOR COURT
06/28/24
SUMMYLEAHY, Peter
Eugene (age 36, Alturas)
Arrested for resisting arrest, violation of probation, and violation of a court order; booked and held on $50,000 bail
MCSO
SUMMYLEAHY, Kulia Leandrea (age 33, Alturas)
Arrested for resisting arrest; booked and released on signed promise to appear APD
06/29/24
DEAN, Stephen West III (age 28, Alturas)
Court/DA booking and release for domestic violence and child abuse
MODOC SUPERIOR COURT
ANTOS, Dana (age 41, Cedarville)
Arrested for battery on a person, elder abuse, and resisting arrest; booked and released on signed promise to appear MCSO
BROWN, Christopher Allen (age 37, Alturas)
Arrested for domestic violence, child abuse, and violation of a court order; booked and held on $25,000 bail APD
Modoc County Sheriff’s Department Blotter
Monday, June 24
3:00 pm Responded to Modoc National Forest for an outside agency assist 6:58 pm Responded to Alturas for found drug paraphernalia 8:47 pm Responded to the MRE area for report of a dog at large 9:43 pm Responded to the Newell area for report of an altercation
Tuesday, June 25
4:15 pm Civil eviction served in the Adin area
9:27 pm Traffic stop conducted in the Alturas rural area; warning issued 10:01 pm Traffic stop conducted in the Alturas rural area; warning issued Wednesday, June 26
8:36 am Responded to the Cal Pines area for report of a deceased person; Coroner Investigation
9:31 am Responded to the Newell area for report of unwanted guest
9:32 am Citation issued for dog at large in the Newell area
9:18 pm Responded to assist Alturas Police with report of a suspicious person 9:47 pm Traffic stop conducted in the Newell area; warning issued 10:58 pm Traffic stop conducted in the Likely area; warning issued 11:11 pm Traffic stop conducted in the Likely area; warning issued
Thursday, June 27
12:50 am Traffic stop conducted in the Likely area; warning issued 1:17 am Traffic stop conducted in Alturas; warning issued 11:01 am Responded to Cal Pines area for report of a deceased person; Coroner Investigation
4:12 pm Welfare check conducted in the MRE area; subject contacted
Friday, June 28
11:05 am Responded to assist Alturas Police with subject causing a disturbance 12:09 pm Traffic stop conducted in the Newell area; warning issued 12:52 pm Traffic stop conducted in the Newell area; warning issued 3:13 pm Responded to assist Alturas Police with subject causing a disturbance
7:41 pm Traffic stop conducted in the Newell area; warning issued 9:38 pm Traffic stop conducted in the Newell area; warning issued 11:20 pm Responded to the Cal Pines area for report of a deceased person; Coroner Investigation
Saturday, June 29
12:09 am Responded to Alturas with Alturas Police for report of a domestic altercation
3:21 pm Traffic stop conducted in the Newell area; warning issued 4:23 pm Responded to the Cedarville area for report of an assault
5:58 pm Responded to the Lake City area for report of a subject brandishing a knife
8:07 pm Responded to the Davis Creek area for report of suspicious circumstances
9:21 pm Traffic stop conducted in the Newell area; warning issued 10:05 pm Traffic stop conducted in Alturas; warning issued 11:23 pm Responded to assist Alturas Police with report of a domestic altercation
Modoc County Sheriff’s Office: CAD incidents: 94
Modoc High School Upward Bound Program Embarks
on Educational Field Trip to Cal Poly Humboldt
Seventeen eager students from Modoc High School’s Upward Bound Program recently embarked on an enriching field trip to Arcata, California. Led by Upward Bound advisor Chantz Witt and Aid Kenadee Witt, the students had the unique opportunity to stay in the dormitories at Cal Poly Humboldt, offering them a firsthand glimpse into college life.
The field trip was a part of the Summer Program, designed to prepare students for higher education and broaden their horizons. During their stay, the students explored the scenic Cal Poly Humboldt campus, familiarizing themselves with its resources and academic environment. This visit provided valuable insights into university life, helping to demystify the college experience and inspire the students’ future academic pursuits.
In addition to their time at Cal Poly Humboldt, the group also visited the College of the Redwoods. This allowed them to compare different higher education institutions and understand the variety of options available to them. These campus visits were complemented by excursions to various local beaches, where the students enjoyed the natural beauty of the Northern California coast.
A highlight of the trip was a visit to the Sequoia Park Zoo. This outing not only offered a fun and educational experience but also underscored the importance of biodiversity and conservation. Throughout the trip, the students engaged in discussions and activities that emphasized the significance of environmental stewardship.
Overall, the field trip was a resounding success, providing Modoc High School’s Upward Bound students with an unforgettable educational experience. Advisor Chantz Witt and Aid Kenadee Witt played a crucial role in ensuring the trip was both informative and enjoyable, helping to spark a passion for learning and exploration in the next generation of college-bound students.
Upward Bound and Modoc High School are thankful for the support of Superintendent Tom O’Malley and the MJUSD Board for their continual support in our goal of offering opportunities for our students to find their callings and life paths.
MHS Principal Kristen Budmark had this to say, “One of our main priorities at MHS is providing opportunities that embrace all students. We want to ensure that every student has a place on our campus to grow and thrive. Upward Bound is one more piece of the overall puzzle that offers those opportunities both on and off campus. I am so proud of the direction we are going. Our students are blessed.”
For more information about the Upward Bound Program, please contact Chantz Witt at 233-7201.
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:
• Eligibility Specialist Series
▪ Eligibility Specialist III: $3,634.00 - $5,637.00 per month
• Office Assistant Series
▪ Office Assistant III: $3,129.00 - $4,856.00 per month
• Social Worker Series
▪ Social Worker III: $4,305.00 - $6,680.00 per month
▪ Social Worker IV (A): $4,758.00 - $7,380.00 per month
▪ Social Worker IV (B): $5,001.00 - $7,756.00 per month
▪ Social Worker Supervisor I: $5,001.00 - $7,756.00 per month
▪ Social Worker Supervisor II: $5,525.00 - $8,573.00 per month
Working for MCDSS in one of these positions will provide you with a source of income that is both dependable and predictable. In addition, you will also earn benefits like:
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Vacation Days
• Paid Holidays
• CalPERS
Obituary
Gloria Masotti
January 18, 1922June 3, 2024
On June 3rd , 2024 our beloved Mom passed away peacefully at Willow Springs Memory Care in Redding, California at the age of 102. Born in Portland, Oregon, our Mom, Gloria Vient spent her childhood in Tracy and Jackson California. During World War II she joined her sister, Josephine, in San Francisco, California where she met and married our father, Neal Masotti. They had five children: Janice, Linda, Richard, Bonnie and David. Gloria had four grandchildren and four great grand-children.
Mom and Dad resided all of their lives in Modoc County. First moving to Alturas then Adin where she resided until October 2023.
Mom and Dad absolutely loved Adin, Big Valley and all of Modoc County as well as the many friends they met over the years. They both contributed to help their beloved Valley and its residents in every possible way. Over the years, Mom was involved with the Rebeccas Lodge, the Garden Club, card parties, Bunco, and volunteered wherever she could help. Mom never learned to drive and was known, in Adin, as “the Little Walking Lady.” Mom took pride in her yard work, her home, her community service, and most especially, in her children. Our family called her the “Energizer Bunny.” During her stay at Willow Springs, the residents and staff called her “the Little One,” “Small but Mighty” and “the Wanderer.” At Willow Springs she told the staff that she just wanted to be an inspiration to others. Mom, you absolutely fulfilled that desire.
We will miss our beloved Mom, “Adin Grandma”, and beloved aunt. Mom, you were an icon in our family and to all who knew you. Your love, your strength, your very practical advice, and your sense of humor will be deeply missed but never forgotten. We Love You.
We will have a Celebration of Life luncheon at the Adin Community Hall
Saturday, August 24 th from 12-2pm. No graveside services.
Robert Anthony (Bob) Filomeo
February 19, 2023-June 22nd, 2024
Robert Anthony (Bob) Filomeo passed away Saturday, June 22, 2024, at Surprise Valley Hospital Skilled Nursing Facility.
He was 101 years old. Born February 19, 1923, to Madeline Corbella and John Filomeo in Martinez, California. He was one of seven children.
Bob served in the Army during World War II. He married Pauline (Polly) Boyce February 14, 1948. They had three daughters Cathy, Judy, and Alicia.
Bob was involved in ranching and truck driving most of his life.
Bob and family moved to a ranch in Stone Coal Valley, Modoc County, April 1959. Bob and Polly moved to Antelope, Oregon in 1992. Polly passed away in 2006.
Bob moved back to Modoc (Alturas) in 2015.
Bob is survived by daughters Cathy (Ken), Judy (Rusty), and Alicia (Randy). Grandchildren Anthony, Joe, Amber, Jesse and Kristine. Eleven great grandchildren, (Great Grandson Anthony Lalancette passed in July of 2022), and one greatgreat grandchild; sister Laverne Crites, sisters-inlaw Elfonda Filomeo and Jan Filomeo, nieces and nephews.
Burial will be at the Adin Cemetery, Adin, CA. Services for Bob will be private.
Bob’s family would like to thank ALL the staff at the Surprise Valley Skilled Nursing Facility for the excellent care that he received.
Querino (Tony) Anthony Lelli, Jr.
Querino (Tony) Anthony Lelli, Jr. passed away peacefully on June 27, 2024, after 94 years of life with his family by his side. Born June 23, 1930 in Steubenville, Ohio to Querino A. Lelli, Sr. and Nicolina (Mangiamele) Lelli, Tony grew up in Steubenville along with his two brothers, Raymond and Geno.
Tony regaled his family with many stories of growing up in the same
neighborhood as Dean Martin. From running numbers as a young kid to quarterbacking for Big Red (Steubenville H.S.), Tony had many accolades as a standout athlete despite his short stature. Tony was a graduate of Steubenville H.S. Class of 1948. He was a star quarterback and earned varsity letters in football, basketball and baseball where he excelled as a catcher. A highlight of Tony’s sports adventures was getting a chance to try out for the Chicago White Sox minor league team shortly after high school. He thought it was a godsend that he didn’t make the team as the salary at the time was paltry and you had to pay for everything. He then decided to head west to a small school in Klamath Falls, Oregon to play football and baseball for Oregon Technical Institute (OTI). There he met the love of his life, Billie June (June) Neely, and they married on December 15, 1951, in Klamath Falls, Oregon. Thus began a union that lasted 70+ years and produced 5 children.
Tony and June went back to Ohio after Tony had finished school, but after a couple for years they found their way back west to Klamath Falls again. Tony was hired as a surveyor for Pacific Power and Light and started out working on the COPCO Dam on the Klamath River along the Oregon/California border. At PP&L, Tony and the family moved several times as he advanced in his career. Each move had to have the whole family’s approval so he would always ask them if they were ok with it. His moves took the family from Klamath Falls to Medford to Mt. Shasta, CA, to Roseburg OR, then to Alturas CA, where he spent 37 years. Tony and June made their final move to Bend OR in 2010 to be closer to family..
Tony was very active in his church and the community regardless of where he lived. Tony was a lifelong Rotarian and a member of the Elks. He served on the Alturas City Council for many years. Tony retired in 1988 at the age of 58 and spent his retirement golfing, attending local high school events, traveling with friends and visiting with kids and grandkids. He always found time to attend his grandkids’ sporting events no matter where they took place. Tony loved his family
more than anything and every vacation while the kids were growing up was spent either traveling across the country with all of them in tow to visit grandparents or later, camping with kids and grandkids. His most favorite times were when the whole family came home for Christmas or spent a week camping in Oregon.
Tony is survived by his wife June and his 5 children, Charla (Mark), Steve (Kim), Shirley (Dennis), Linda (Nate) and Cheryl (Jeff). Tony was also blessed with 10 grandkids and 4 greatgrandkids. Services will be held on July 10th. Information as to time and location will be on the website of NiswongerReynolds Funeral Home, https://www.niswongerreynolds.com/obituaries/ In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Judes Children’s Hospital or Shriners Children’s Hospital of Northern California.
On a side note, a few years ago, Tony worked on a story of his life with one of his daughters and created this book. Hope you enjoy it as much as they enjoyed writing it... https://bit.ly/3VZWKb3
Mary (Bunny) Taylor was born in 1941 in Ross California, She passed away peacefully on Sunday June 23rd 2024 with family by her side. Bunny was a resident of Modoc County for approximately 34 years. Bunny married the love of her life Chuck Taylor in 1959 and had three children.
Son Charlie Taylor of Hysham, Montana, daughter Melinda (Taylor) and husband Mike Parmeter of Cazadero, Ca. Son Dan Taylor and wife Holly of Portola, Ca. Bunny loved life and helping out in the community, She was a judge at the Modoc County Fairgrounds, judging horse shows, including Harvest Classic in the fall, horsemanship and the stall decorating at the Junior Livestock Shows. She was a member of the Modoc County Cancer
Awareness Group. Bunny was a licensed Ordain Minister and married many in Modoc County. She worked at 4 Corners Market and loved visiting with customers.
Bunny loved getting together with friends and family, she enjoyed attending social events.
Bunny loved being outside in her yard every day when the weather would let her.
Bunny is survived by her brother Buz Brown and wife Lita. Bunny’s Children Charlie, Melinda & Dan Taylor. Bunny
had many grandchildren
Jenna & husband Billy Harrison of Cazadero, Ca. Taryn and husband Louis Buratto of Sonoma, Ca. Coleman Parmeter & wife Rachele of Cazadero, CA. Sierra & husband Ethan Dunn of Eldon, MO. Cody Taylor and wife Annie of Portola, Ca. Eddie Taylor of Santa Rosa, Ca and long time friend Tim O’Keefe of San Diego. Bunny was blessed with 6 beautiful great grandchildren. Bunny will be missed by many but will remain in our hearts and memories forever.
Mary (Bunny) Taylor
Enjoy the Starry Skies This July 4 When Celebrating at National Forests #RecreateResponsibly
Independence Day
Celebrating July 4
outdoors is a national tradition, and the USDA Forest Service happily welcomes visitors this Thursday. But remember, fireworks and pyrotechnics are prohibited on public lands — every forest, every campsite, every day.
More than 90% of all fires are human-caused. Together, Californians can help prevent wildfires with just a bit of planning.
“July 4 celebrations bring a record number of people to California’s 18 national forests. But remember, leave the fireworks displays to your city and local groups,” said Jim Bacon, Director of Public Services for the Pacific Southwest Region. “And be sure to
pay attention to your surroundings and leave the area better than you found it. Plan ahead so that everyone can enjoy a safe, holiday weekend.”
To ensure a fun Independence Day:
• Consult our Interactive Visitor Map or visit each national forest website for alerts on sites and trails. Have backup destinations in mind, in case an area is closed or overcrowded.
• Trails, trail bridges, and roads may still be blocked due to lingering snowpack, flooding or road damage.
• Stay water smart. Lots of people on boats, enjoying waterways this holiday. But still seeing continued run-off from the snow in the high country.
Do not enter cold, rapid water and never enter the water to rescue a victim. Throw something that floats and call 9-1-1.
• Recreate Responsibly – Note any fire restrictions in place before starting a campfire, carry tools to extinguish a flame, and report a fire by calling 911.
Use our Know Before You Go site for more answers to all your big questions. For regional happenings, follow the Pacific Southwest Region on Facebook, X and Instagram.
Or search for individual national forests on X.
Glass Fire is under way
Firefighters Respond to Glass Fire in Doublehead Ranger District
Multiple fire resources, including aircraft, engines, and crews, responded to the Glass Fire, a vegetation fire reported east of Glass Mountain on the Doublehead Ranger District, which started around 1 p.m. on July 1.
As of 4 p.m. on July 1, the Glass Fire is approximately 20 acres and 50 percent
contained, according to Fire Management officials. The suppression efforts involve a combination of aircraft, crews, engines, and a CAL Fire dozer. The fire has received retardant drops, and a hose line has
been established around it. The forward spread of the fire has been halted. Crews will continue to strengthen and secure containment lines. Updates are being awaited as the situation develops.
TEACH Inc. Asking the Community to Help Foster Children
As the nation marks Independence Day, a local program is highlighting a critical issue facing America: the foster care crisis. This July 4, the Modoc CASA Program is encouraging community members to attend a special screening of “Sound of Hope” at 1:30 p.m. at the Niles Theatre, aiming to raise awareness and support for foster children. The crisis is severe, with over 100,000 children nationwide waiting for adoption. Angel Studios’ film “Sound of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot” tells the true story of a small church in Texas that adopted 77 children, showcasing the impact a dedicated community can have on vulnerable lives. On Angel Studios website they suggest “9 Ways to help a child in Foster Care Today,” The nine recommendations include, Become a Mentor to a Foster Child, Donate Supplies to Local Organizations,
Participate in Foster Care Fundraising Efforts, Consider Becoming a Respite Care Provider, Volunteer with a Local Foster Organization, Consider Becoming a Court-Appointed Special Advocate (CASA), Host a Meet & Greet, Educate Others About the Foster Crisis, Donate Your Time and Skills.
The Modoc CASA Program emphasizes that there are numerous ways individuals can support foster children. CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) volunteers are needed to advocate for the safety and well-being of children removed from their homes due to abuse or neglect. Unlike foster parents, CASA volunteers are just everyday citizens who do not house children but spend time with them, acting as their voice in court and advocating for their best interests. Foster parents also play a crucial role by providing a stable and caring environment for children.
They help ensure that children receive necessary education, medical care, and emotional support. Keeping children close to their familiar surroundings, such as their families and schools, is a priority.
The Modoc Foster Family Agency and the Modoc CASA Program, both divisions of TEACH Inc., are seeking individuals interested in becoming foster, adoption, or respite care homes. Stephanie Larson and Jessica Fredrick are the contacts for more information about fostering and the CASA Program. The TEACH main office is located at 112 East 2nd St. in Alturas, or interested parties can call 530-233-3111. Additional information is available on the TEACH website at teachinc.org. Reporting suspected child abuse is a crucial step in protecting children. Social workers and partnering agencies often work with families
to provide the education and support needed to keep families together. Cases do not always result in children entering foster care or the court system, as the goal is
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Fire Aviation updates:
Last week, the Modoc National Forest experienced some Red Flag warnings due to gusty winds and low relative humidity. On June 25, 2024, a few lightning strikes occurred on the west side of the forest, with light to moderate precipitation. One new fire, the Clear Fire, started on the Doublehead Ranger District on June 26, 2024, and has burned 890 acres, and is 80% contained. Fire personnel at Modoc National Forest, along with visiting firefighting resources, are prepared in case of wildfires. The current fire danger ratings are moderate.
The 4th of July attracts many visitors to the forest, and we want you to have a great time during your visit. However, please remember that fireworks and pyrotechnics are prohibited on public lands, including every forest, campsite, and every day.
More than 90% of all fires are human-caused. Together, Californians can help prevent wildfires with just a bit of planning.
Recreation updates: Find your next adventure here with us on the Modoc
to maintain safe family units. Suspected child abuse or neglect in Modoc County can be reported to the Department of Social Services at 530-233-6501. This Independence Day,
the Modoc CASA Program is urging the community to step forward and help foster children seek life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
Modoc National Forest News and Notes for June 26-July
National Forest: Recreation opportunities include rock-hounding hiking, camping, fishing, and more. The obsidian mines are now open for the season until September 2, 2024. Permits are available at the Modoc National Forest Supervisor’s Office. Collection areas include Needles, Middle Fork Davis Creek, and Rainbow.
Pink Lady is currently inaccessible and may remain closed until road conditions improve. Camping season is here, and all campgrounds in Modoc National Forest are currently open. It’s important to take note of Forest Order 9-24-01, which outlines camping limitations and restrictions. These rules are in place to minimize potential damage to the forest by prohibiting long-term or semi-permanent occupancy on national forest service lands within the Modoc National Forest. You can get a copy of the Forest order at the Modoc NF Supervisors Office in Alturas, the District offices, and it’s also posted at the open campgrounds.”The order can also be found on our Modoc National Forest Web page under the recreation link Modoc National Forest
- Special Places (usda.gov) https://www.fs.usda.gov/ alerts/modoc/alerts-notices/?aid=86918
Please keep the following in mind: Before leaving your campsite, please make sure that your campfires are completely extinguished and cold. Recreation and forestry personnel have been finding abandoned campfires after every weekend. Please help us protect your favorite camping spots by preventing wildfires. One abandoned campfire could lead to a large wildfire.
We kindly ask all our visitors to be responsible when enjoying the forest and to show respect for the land, animals, and the people around them. If you have garbage and there are no trash bins around, kindly pack out what you have packed in. As the summer season continues, the forest may see an increase in visitors. This also brings with it things that are out of our control. Remember to lock your vehicles when you are not around them and store your food properly. Be Bear aware! Please recreate responsibly and know before you go.
Photo provided by Lea Huetteman
Modoc High Student on Natural Resource Path
The Intertribal Buffalo Council (ITBC) facilitates management of over 20,000 bison amongst 80 Tribes in 20 different States. It recently sponsored six high school Tribal youth for an initiative called the “Red Calf Cohort 2024”. The program began with a Black Hills Camp during the week of June 10-14, 2024. The outdoor exploration to hands-on learning is designed to increase interest in bison restoration in Indian Country through a natural resource career. Only six youth were selected for a summer of discovery and fun from Tribes in Alaska, California, Montana, and South Dakota. They will continue with two more experiences this year. Incoming Modoc High freshman Thomas Anguiano was one of those six students in the United States selected to dive into an unforgettable Red Calf Cohort Youth Program.
Anguiano, a RISE Youth Advocate Team member, was recognized for his selfdiscipline, integrity, respect and personal commitment to full attention and steady participation. RISE Executive Director Go Forth had no hesitation in recommending Anguiano to the unique project.
“During one year Thomas presented to the California Tribal Water Summit, Great Basin Anthropologic Association, Bureau of Land Management, California Conference on American Indian Education, and the National Tribal Tobacco Conference. Protecting wildlife, water, soil and plants of our Earth is of particular importance to him. Natural Resource Management is an excellent career for him,” Go Forth stated.
At the Black Hills camp students experienced a variety of buffalo handling facilities, learned the importance of handling bison with low stress, and
visited tribally owned buffalo businesses, plants and cultural sites. Red Calf Cohort students will return to ITBC in July for the Yellowstone Camp, and then join the annual ITBC Membership Meeting in November.
ITBC Herd Development Grant Specialist Summer Afraid Of Hawk exclaimed, “These six youth are our future leaders, future herd managers, and future buffalo advocates. We are very proud of these young leaders and look forward to working with them.”
Anguiano has keen interest in a small herd of bison that have been returned to ancestral lands outside his back door on the XL Reservation. In his Pit River language Páw or kujū are the Achumawi Upriver and Downriver dialects for bison. The Red Calf Cohort came as an incredible advanced opportunity for Anguiano’s preparation towards bison management!
Thomas Anguiano (left, back row) with the Red Calf Cohort 2024 team in North Dakota. 6/22/24.
Red Calf Cohort at the 777 Bison Ranch on June 12, 2024 for the purpose of observing buffalo behavior. Thomas Anguiano is third from right.
BOARD MEETING
December 10, 2023 at 2:00 p.m.
Sunday, July 14, 2024 at 2 p.m.
The Fountain Room, Niles Hotel 304 South Main Street, Alturas
MREA Clubhouse 1175 Steelhead Lane, Alturas
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Offering half or whole hogs. Feeder pigs also available at various times. Call or text Cameo at (530) 708-0508. Offering Fed up Ready to Process Hogs, Wholes and Halves, Fully Processed, and Feeders at various times. Want bacon or chops? Just certain cuts? We do that too! Call or text (530) 708-0508. Follow us on Facebook under
Offering Half or Whole hogs. Feeder pigs also available @ various �mes. Call or text (530) 708-0508
Thursday July 4th
The Annual Lake City Independence Day Parade
The Annual Lake City Independence Day Parade will be held this year on July Fourth. This has become a Lake City Tradition and it’s always a great time, filled with American Pride and Patriotism. Parade entries will stage at the Lake City Fire Hall starting at 9:30am. There are no registration forms, fee’s or judging. Just an information sheet about your entry to read by our announcer. The Lake City Fire Hall is located on the north west side of Lake City, just past the Lake City Post Office and just before the cemetery.
The parade will start at 10am and will travel along main street. Making a turn at the top of the Lake City Park, then it will loop back around and come back down Main Street. After the parade, there will be a community styled get together and Bar-B-Cue at the
Lake City Baptist Church of Hot Dogs and Hamburgers. We ask that you bring a side dish or a desert to the BBQ. This is always a fun event sponsored by the Lake City Baptist Church and the good people of Lake City. We look forward to seeing you all there.
Canby Fourth of July Rib BBQ
Raffle Tickets for multiple prizes 5:30-7:30 pm
(Limited) Tickets available at Coffee Adventure or canbycommunitycenter.com
$20 for adults $10 and 5 and under BBQ ribs, cheesy potatoes, green salad, roll, dessert and one drink ticket
Fireworks shortly after dusk
Visit the Bookworm
Attached to the Alturas library for our HALF-PRICE sale on all hardcover books, including children’s books! (Books, DVDs, and CDs priced at $2 or less.) Open M, T, Th, F noon to 4 pm
Saturday July 6th
Fandango Parade
The Fandango Days Celebration parade lineup will start at 9:00 am on Glen Street. Fandango Day’s celebration will take place at the Rotary Little League
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Park next to the Junior Livestock grounds on July 6th. The parade route will also change as well this year. It will start at the “old Modoc Medical Center” off of Glen Street, head north onto Main Street, then turn West onto 8th Street where it will conclude at the Rotary Fields where there will be live entertainment from “Night Fire”, a stage band out of Klamath Falls, Oregon, a variety of vendors, food and plenty of things for your kids to do. If you’d like more information please call the Chamber at 530-708-1086. Hope to see everyone at this year’s Fandango Day.
Get Set for some Fandango Fun July 6, 2024 will be packed full of fun, food, and entertainment and the Rotary Club of Alturas is looking forward to being right in the middle of the action.
On Saturday, July 6, immediately following the parade, all those good smells of hot dogs and hamburgers will be ready for you to purchase – hamburgers for $6 each and hot dogs for $3 each. Water will also be available for $1 per bottle.
But Wait! There’s more! Super Bull Bingo will take place beginning at 1:00. Names will be placed on squares and where and when the little bull decides to “do his thing” will determine the winner, which amounts to $1,000. Tickets to enter this exciting game are $20 each and all proceeds will stay right here in the community. For more information and to purchase tickets contact Mike Mason at 530-640-1316, Pam Morell at 530-2066241, Jim Cavasso at 530-640-0000, or Gail Eppler at 530-526-8270. Grab a hot dog or hamburger and watch this fun Bingo game. We look forward to seeing you there.
Sunday July 7th
VFW Auxiliary Bingo
VFW Auxiliary Bingo is held the first Sunday of every month. There is a guaranteed Blackout of $200 for the rest of the year. Half of the blackout is donated by Jimmy Richardson in memory of Mary Richardson. There are several $100 hot balls. VFW Aux Bingo takes place at the Veterans Hall, South Main Street in Alturas. Doors open at 11a.m. At noon enjoy a potluck lunch (bring a favorite dish to share) Bingo Starts at 1 p.m.and if you bring a new guest, you get a free six pack.
Monday July 8th
Alturas Country Jam
Alturas Country Jam welcomes the public to enjoy the music on Monday evenings from 6:30-9 pm at the Federated Church, 307 E. 1st St. Alturas. Bring your voice, bring your instrument or come to listen. Admission is free. Donations go to the church for supplies. Everyone is welcome.
Tuesday July 9th
Modoc Crazy Quilters
The California Public Utilities Commission will hold public participation hearings on August 14, September 5, and September 19, 2024 regarding changes to the Commission’s licensing and oversight of video franchisees under the Digital Infrastructure and Video Competition Act of 2006 (DIVCA). You are invited to participate and express your views. Visit cpuc.ca.gov/pph for more information. (Jun20/ Aug1)
FICTITIOUS
BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT
File No. 2024-049
Exp: June 10, 2029
Original
The following person is doing business as:
Subway 40512, 100 West 12th Street, Alturas, CA 96101. Mailing address: 1945 Engineer Ct., Sparks, NV 89434. Phone: 775-742-9411.
Registered Owner: (1) H & S Rai-1, 1945 Engineer Ct., Sparks, NV 89434. Phone: 775-742-9411.
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 June 11, 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/ Hari Rai, Owner
This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Modoc County on June 11, 2024. Published in the Modoc County Record on June 20, 27 and July 4 and 11, 2024.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT
File No. 2024-047
Exp: May 31, 2029
Original
The following person is doing business as: Integrated Mechanical Inc., 3615 Pacific Blvd. SW Bldg. 1, Albany, OR, 97321. Mailing address: PO Box 300, Tangent, OR 97389. Phone: 541-2483748.
Registered Owner: (1) Gary W. Robb, PO Box 300, Tangent, OR 97389. Phone: 541-248-3748. (2) Michael D. Barnes, PO Box 300, Tangent, OR 97389. Phone: 541-9360166. This business is conducted by: A Corporation.
The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on May 31, 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/ Jodie M. Peterson, Secretary
This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Modoc County on May 31, 2024. Published in the Modoc County Record on June 20, 27 and July 4 and 11, 2024.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS
NAME STATEMENT
File No. 20240000048
The following person(s) is(are) doing business as:
DOLLAR GENERAL STORE #14747, 114 WEST 12TH ST. ALTURAS, CA 96101
Mailing address: 100 MISSION RIDGE, GOODLETTSVILLE, TN
37072
Registered owner(s): DOLGEN CALIFORNIA, LLC, 100 MISSION RIDGE, GOODLETTSVILLE, TN 37072
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 06/06/2024
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/ KELLY M. DITTS, CFO & SECRETARY
This statement was filed with the Clerk-Recorder of Modoc County on June 6, 2024. 108 E MODOC STREET, ALTURAS, CA 96101
This Ficititious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed.
Original 6/20, 6/27, 7/4, 7/11/24
CNS-3820735# MODOC COUNTY RECORD
Published in the Modoc County Record on June 20, 27, July 4 and 11, 2024.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS
NAME STATEMENT NO. 2024F051
The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SHARDS OF GLASS WELLNESS, 136 SPRUCE STREET 832, HERLONG, CA 96113, LASSEN COUNTY
MARY DIGGS-FLOYD, 136 SPRUCE STREET 832. HERLONG, CA 96113
This business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL
The registrant(s) has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name listed herein.
Signed: /s/ MARY DIGGS-FLOYD
This statement was filed in the office of the County Clerk of Lassen County on the date indicated below at 220 South Lassen Street, Suite 5, Susanville, CA 96130.
Filed: 05/20/2024
This Fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed.
6/20, 6/27, 7/4 7/11/2024 CNS-3820943# MODOC COUNTY RECORD
Published in the Modoc County Record on June 20, 27, July 4 and 11, 2024.
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: Aimee Lynn Boulade CASE NUMBER: PR24-030
To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: Aimee Lynn Boulade, Aimee L. Boulade.
A Petition for Probate has been filed by: Diane Boulade in the Superior Court of California, County of: MODOC. The Petition for Probate requests that: Diane Boulade be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.
•The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain
very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or have consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.
A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: July 19, 2024, at 10:00 a.m., Dept. 1.
Address of court: Superior Court of California, County of Modoc, 205 South East Street, Alturas, CA 96101.
If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.
If you are a creditor or contingent creditor of the deåcedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of the first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code.
Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.
You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets and of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.
Attorney for petitioner: Randall L. Harr, Maire & Deedon, SBN: 107214,2851 Park Marina Drive, Suite 300, Redding, CA 96001. Phone: 530246-6050.
Filed with the Modoc County Superior Court on June 05, 2024. Published in the Modoc County Record on June 27, July 4, 11 and 18.
ADVERTISEMENT OF SALE
Notice is hereby given that the undersigned intends to sell the personal property described below to enforce a lien imposed on said property pursuant to Sections 21700-21716 of the Business & Professions Code, Section 2328 of the UCC, Section 535 of the Penal Code and provisions of the Civil Code. The Undersigned will sell at public sale by competitive bidding on the 13th day of July, at 12:00 p.m. on the premises where said property has been stored and which are located at Modoc Storage, 1300 W. 12th Street, Alturas, California, County of Modoc, State of California, the Following: Gary Tietema; furniture, mattress, household items, refrigerator, fireplace. David Wilson; boxes and bags. Adrian Romero; boxes. Penny Allen;
boxes, bags. Mandy Ireland; microwave, refrigerator, furniture, boxes. Westley Durant; boxes. Marques Holman; furniture and bags. Leandre Javonte Hall; bed frame, nightstand. Dated this 2oth day of June 2024.
Tyler Morgan Phone: 530-924-5222
Published in the Modoc County Record on June 27 and July 4, 2024.
California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation Facility Planning, Construction and Management Division Invites Qualified Firms to Submit Statements of Qualifications for ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR HAZARDOUS MATERIAL INVESTIGATION AND REMEDIATION DESIGN FOR NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
RFQ NO. ERCS202406
EProcurement Event ID# 0000031825
The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) intends to contract with a firm for Architectural and Engineering Services, Hazardous Material Investigation and Remediation Design for Northern California.
The Consultant shall provide Architectural and Engineering Services on an as-needed basis, for projects in Northern California. The Facility Planning, Construction and Management Division will proceed with one Agreement for Northern California.
The responsible party shall be an Architect or Engineer licensed to practice in the State of California, a Division of Occupational Safety and Health, Certified Asbestos Consultant and California Department of Public Health Certified Lead professional. All work shall be performed under, and approved by, a licensed and certified design professional. The selected firm shall provide services on an “as-needed” basis, including, but not limited to, field investigations, remediation design (plans, specifications, and cost estimates) and construction support related to hazardous materials, and other facility hazards.
Related services may include, but not be limited to investigation to: identify sources of airborne and waterborne hazards, developing remedial action plans (drawings/ specifications) and developing cost estimates associate with these efforts. The Consultant’s work may also require the participation of other engineering-related disciplines such as architecture, electrical, mechanical, geotechnical, and structural among others. Consultant’s work that must meet requirements for access compliance requires the participation of a Certified Access Specialist.
CDCR anticipates selecting a firm to provide the required Architectural and Engineering Services with funding anticipated to begin in Fiscal Year 2024/2025 and concluding in Fiscal Year 2027/2028 assuming no budget delays are encountered to obtain future funding.
A Notice to Proceed for Architectural and Engineering Services is subject to budgetary, legislative, and control
agency approval. CDCR strongly encourages Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises and Small Business participation. A Pre-Proposal Conference WILL NOT be conducted. To be considered for selection, firms must submit Statements of Qualifications to: California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation Facility Planning, Construction and Management Division 9838 Old Placerville Road, Suite B Sacramento, CA 95827
Attention: Samantha Brammer
Submittal Deadline: July 18, 2024, by 3:00 PM, PST All questions regarding this Request for Qualification shall be emailed directly to Samantha Brammer at Samantha.Brammer@ cdcr.ca.gov no later than 3:00 p.m. on June 26, 2024.
Interested firms may obtain a Request for Qualification package by downloading it from the internet at http://www. caleprocure.ca.gov.
6/27, 7/4/24 CNS-3826214#
MODOC COUNTY RECORD
Published in the Modoc County Record on June 27 And July 4, 2024.
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER
ESTATE OF:
Leslie Carol Guidera Case No: 2024PR0290822
To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: Leslie Carol Guidera.
A Petition for Probate has been filed by: John B. Guidera in the Superior Court of California, County of: Lassen.
The Petition for Probate requests that: John B. Guidera be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.
• The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or have consented to the proposed action.)
The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.
A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: August 6, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. Dept. C Address of court: Superior Court of California, County of Lassen, Hall of Justice, 2610 Riverside Drive, Susanville, CA 96130.
If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.
If you are a creditor or contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail
a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of the first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets and of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.
Attorney for petitioner: Katie Lenore, # 323579. Katie Lenore Attorney at Law, 202 Providence Mine Road, Ste. 106, Nevada City, CA 95959. Phone: (530) 264-4130. Fax: 916-246-8312. Email: katie@lenorelaw. com.
Filed with the Lassen County Superior Court on June 18, 2024. Published in the Modoc County Record on June 27, July 4 and 11, 2024.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT
File No. 2024-050
Exp: June 19, 2029
Original
The following person is doing business as: Modoc County Record, 135 N. Main Street, Alturas, CA 96101. Mailing Address: PO Box 531, Alturas, CA 96101. Phone: 530-2332632.
Registered Owner: (1) Modoc Media Inc., 135 N. Main Street, Alturas, CA 96101. Phone: 530233-2632.
This business is conducted by: A Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on June 20, 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/ Thomas Montemer, Owner
This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Modoc County on June 20, 2024. Published in the Modoc County Record on June 27, July 4, 11 and 18, 2024.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME
STATEMENT
File No. 2024F055
First Filing
The following person is doing business as: Roop to Roots, 120 S. Roop Street, Susanville, CA 96130. Registered Owner: (1) Audrina Rose Wannamaker, 120 S. Roop Street, Susanville, CA 96130. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name Legals continue on page 13
or names listed above on N/A.
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/ Audrina Wannamaker., Owner
This statement was filed with the Clerk-Recorder of Lassen County on June 7, 2024, 220 South Lassen Street, Suite 5, Susanville, CA 96130.
This Fictitious Business
Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed.
Published in the Modoc County Record on June 27, July 4, 11 and 18, 2024.
FICTITIOUS
BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT
File No. 2024F058
First Filing
The following person is doing business as: Happy Garden Chinses Restaurant, 1960 Main Street, Susanville, CA 96130.
Registered Owner(s): (1) Nhung Thi Nguyen, 695 York Way, Sparks, NV 89431.
This business is conducted by: An Individual.
The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on June 21, 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/ Nhung Thi Nguyen, Owner.
This statement was filed with the Clerk-Recorder of Lassen County on June 20, 2024, 220 South Lassen Street, Suite 5, Susanville, CA 96130.
This Fictitious Business
Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed. Published in the Modoc County Record on June 27, July 4, 11 and 18, 2024.
Lassen Library District Request for Bids for Sewer and Water System Improvements
The Lassen Library District invites bids from qualified contractors to provide sewer and water system improvements at the District’s facility located at 1618 Main Street, Susanville. Proposals will be received by the office of the Library Director located at 1618 Main Street, Susanville, CA 96130. Proposals may be submitted in person or by mail and must be received prior to 3:00 pm, July 16, 2024. The contract documents are available at the library and on the library website at www.lassenlibrary.org.
A non-mandatory open information session will be held in the District’s conference room starting at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, July 8, 2024. The work generally consists of removal and replacement of approximately 224 feet of existing sewer line at proper gradient, installing cleanouts and backflow preventers, and removal/ capping of an existing water hydrant. Contractor must hold valid California contractor licenses as required for the work and must be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations to perform public works projects. Grant funding for this project is provided by the State of California, administered by the California State Library. For the Lassen Library District, Heather Blevins, Director Published in the Modoc County Record on June 27, July 4 and 11, 2024.
40 acres in Rim Rock Ranches, parcel 3 and 4 sold together, two wells, two building sites, currently in native and irrigated grasses. Perimeter fenced, is currently used as livestock pasture. Beautiful views and a great place to build your dream home..........SOLD $120,000.00 New Listing in beautiful Sunrise Valley. 3 Bed, 1.75 bath, mastersuite, all new carpet and paint inside and out. On 2 acres with beautiful views. 2 car garage attached to home, separate metal shop with 2 parking spaces, green house, fenced garden area, room for the horses and 4-H
NOTICE
TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE AND THE INTENTION TO TRANSFER ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE
(U.C.C. 6101 et seq. and B & P 24074 et seq.)
Notice is hereby given that a bulk sale of assets and a transfer of alcoholic beverage license is about to be made. The names and addresses of the Seller/ Licensee are: JEMM HOLDINGS LLC, 702000 Johnstonville Road Susanville, CA 96130
The business is known as: Lassen Ale Works; Lassen Ale Works at the Boardroom
The names and addresses of the Buyer/ Transferee are: SMALLTOWN BIGTIME LLC, 702-000 Johnstonville Road, Susanville, CA 96130.
As listed by the Seller/ Licensee, all other business names and addresses used by the Seller/Licensee within three (3) years before the date such list was sent or delivered to the Buyer/ Transferee are: (If “none”, so state.) NONE.
The assets to be sold are described in general as: Brewing Equipment; Restaurant Equipment and Furniture and are located at: 702-000 Johnstonville Road, Susanville, CA 96130.
The kind of license to be transferred is: 23-Small Beer Manufacturer; 47On Sale General Eating Place now issued for the premises located at: 702-000 Johnstonville Road, Susanville, CA 96130
The anticipated date of the sale/transfer is July 18, 2024, at the office of Chicago Title Company 2940 Riverside Drive, Suite B, Susanville, CA 96130. Phone: (530)2574161, Fax: (530)257-6390. Published in the Modoc County Record on July 4, 2024.
SUPERIOR COURT of the STATE OF CALIFORNIA in and for the COUNTY OF LASSEN
In the matter of the Petition of THE
INTERMOUNTAIN NEWS, Mr. Craig Harrington, publisher and Real Party in Interest, Lassen Superior Court Case No. 2024-JC0074000, to have the standing of THE INTERMOUNTAIN NEWS ascertained and established as a “Newspaper of General Circulation”, Petitioner, CRAIG HARRINGTON alleges:
I Petitioner is the publisher of the newspaper known as THE INTERMOUNTAIN NEWS.
II
Said newspaper is a newspaper of general circulation for the dissemination of local and telegraphic news and intelligence of a general character in, among others, Lassen County, California. Said newspaper is established and published weekly in Lassen County, and has been, for at least three years preceding the date of the filing of this petition.
III
Said newspaper has a substantial distribution to paid subscribers in Lassen County.
IV
Said newspaper has maintained a minimum coverage of local or telegraphic news and intelligence of a general character of not less than 25% of its total inches during each of the threeyear period.
V Said newspaper has only one principal office of publication and that office is in Lassen County. WHEREFORE, Petitioner prays for judgment ascertaining and establishing THE INTERMOUNTAIN NEWS as a newspaper of general circulation, as that term is defined by section 6008 of the California Government Code, for the County of Lassen, State of California.
CRAIG HARRINGTON, Petitioner June 27, 2024
ROBERT M. BURNS, Attorney for Petitioner June 27, 2024
VERIFICATION
I, CRAIG HARRINGTON, declare:
I am the publisher of THE INTERMOUNTAIN NEWS which is the petitioner in the aboveentitled action, and I am authorized to make this verification on its behalf. I have read the foregoing petition and know the contents thereof. The same is true of my own knowledge.
I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct and that this declaration was executed on June 27, 2024 at Susanville, Lassen County, California.
CRAIG HARRINGTON
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on July 30, 2024 at the hour of 10:00a.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, in the courtroom of Department II of Lassen Superior Court, located at 1610 Riverside Dr., Susanville, CA 96130, petitioner intends to apply for an order declaring said newspaper to be a newspaper of general circulation. Published in the Modoc County Record on July 4, 11 and 18, 2024.
Robert M. Burns Attorney for Petitioner June 27, 2024
Announcement: Request for Qualifications
The Modoc County Planning Department is seeking proposals from qualified surveyor/engineering firms for the provision of surveying for Modoc County, California.
Proposals should reflect the ability of the firm to prepare and provide the services outlined in the “Scope of Services”. Information and the scope of services can be found on the Modoc County website: https://www.co.modoc. ca.us/departments/ planning/request_for_ qualifications.php
Proposals must be submitted to the Modoc
County Planning Department by August 12, 2024, to be considered. Published in the Modoc County Record on July 4 and 11, 2024.
SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE PROPOSED TO BE INTRODUCED ON JULY 9, 2023, AND ADOPTED ON JULY 16, 2024 BY THE LASSEN COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
The proposed ordinance would amend Sections 2.20.020 and 2.20.040 of Chapter 2.20 (Planning Commission) to modify the appointment and removal of planning commissioners and amend the compensation amount. A complete copy of the ordinance is available for review in the office of the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors.
JULIE BUSTAMANTE
Clerk of the Board
Published in the Modoc County Record on July 4, 2024.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CEDARVILLE COUNTY WATER DISTRICT
The Board of Directors of the Cedarville County Water District will be holding a public hearing to allow public comment on the proposed increase in water rates.
The Public Hearing will be held on Monday, June 8, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. (or soon thereafter as the agenda permits) at the Cedarville County Water District located at 898 High Street, Cedarville, California. Additionally, written comments may be sent to the Cedarville County Water District, P.O. Box 285, Cedarville, California 96104.
Published in the Modoc County Record on July 4 and 11, 2024.
CLASSIFIEDS
for Classified Advertising is Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m.
a nnouncements
DIANE DOLANPARRISHWHALEN: You have chosen not to appeal the judgment against you; therefore, you are legally required to immediately pay the $10,090.00 you owe. You stated in court and in writing that you would comply the judge’s decision. Please remit payment to: PO Box 2, Cedarville, CA 96104. (30Nov-TFN)
$8.50 for each standard classified ad up to 35 words. PAYABLE IN ADVANCE. Standard ad is first two lines bold. Classifieds also appear on our website • CALL (530) 233-2632 • Fax (530) 233-5113 • EMAIL: classifieds@modocrecord.com
being, and other duties in support of public assistance and/or social service programs and related administrative functions. Valid driver’s license required. Applications are available at Social Services, 120 N. Main St, Alturas, CA or https:// www.co.modoc. ca.us/departments/ forms.php. EOE/ ADA/Drug Free Workplace Employer. .(TFN/ JULY)
323-2360 or Modoc County Department of Social Services at 530-233-6501. EOE/ADA/Drug Free Workplace Employer. .(TFN/ JULY)
office supplies.
Newsletter Editor. Preparation and distribution of newsletter in a timely manner. Develop, design, or create new flyers and social media posts. Research articles and sources for inclusion in outreach. Transporter. Perform other duties as assigned.
to workshops and trainings; overnight travel is required. Travel is primarily within California; maybe nationally.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
factor. NOTICE OF DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE ACT
REQUIREMENT:
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: This position does not supervise any staff.
MODOC COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES is looking for an ELIGIBILITY SPECIALIST
III in Alturas, CA.
$3,634.00 -
$5,637.00 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 916-323-2360 or Modoc County Department of Social Services at 530-233-6501.
EOE/ADA/Drug Free Workplace Employer.(TFN/ JULY)
MODOC COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES is looking for an OFFICE ASSISTANT III in Alturas, CA. $3,129.00$4,856.00 a month, plus benefits. View 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 916-323-2360 or Modoc County Department of Social Services at 530-233-6501. EOE/ADA/Drug Free Workplace Employer. .(TFN/ JULY)
MODOC COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES is looking for PART-TIME, EXTRA HELP EMPLOYEES in Alturas, CA. Salary: $16.00 Hourly, no benefits. Typical duties can include performing routine clerical duties, general maintenance duties, transporting or accompanying adults and/or children to and from activities in the community that support overall client health and wellh
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 530-233-6501. EOE/ADA/Drug Free Workplace Employer. .(TFN/ JULY)
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 530-233-6501. EOE/ADA/Drug Free Workplace Employer. .(TFN/ JULY)
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 916-
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 530-233-6501. EOE/ADA/Drug Free Workplace Employer. .(TFN/ JULY)
The DESERT ROSE CASINO is hiring for Cafe and a Floor Attendant. Hiring Bonuses for All Departments. No experience necessary, full time with benefits, apply at the Casino Main Cage in Alturas. (27Jun/Jul4)
Modoc Joint Unified School District has openings for Special Education Instructional Aides. Please apply at Edjoin.org. (27Jun/Jul4)
STRONG FAMILY HEALTH CENTER
Job Description POSITION: Receptionist/ Newsletter Editor/ Social Media Outreach RESPONSIBLE TO: Executive Director. EXEMPT STATUS: NonExempt Position SALARY: $16$18 per hour.
SUMMARY This position will greet clients and the public, provide clerical services and receptionist duties as required, provide assistance and transportation to American Indian/ Alaska Native clients, create and organize social media publication and distribute the newsletter.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Receptionist. Receive all clients and office visitors in a courteous manner. Answer phones, take messages and assist clients in finding the appropriate department. Open and close the office.
Operate various office equipment (fax machine, copy machine, etc.) Inventory and ordering
PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
High School Diploma. COMPETENCY
Extensive knowledge of unique cultural, economic, and social aspects of American Indian/Alaska Native populations. Ability to maintain files. Display flexibility and initiative. Ability to communicate well, both orally and in writing. Good problemsolving skills. Good judgment. Employee must be able to travel to workshops and trainings as needed to keep current with all aspects of this position. Knowledge of computer and standard office machines operation required. Good problem-solving skills, show flexibility in tasks and be a team player Works well with the general public and co-workers. Experience working with and making referrals to community resources. WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Ability to lift, push and pull up to 30 pounds. Drive a motor vehicle and sit for long periods of time.
POSITION TYPE AND HOURS OF WORK This is a fulltime position, with typical work hours Monday –Thursday, 8:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m. with occasional overtime expected.
RECRUTMENT OBJECTIVE:
Ability to work well with diverse populations and socio-economic backgrounds. Awareness of working with American Indian and/or Alaska Native individuals and communities. Be mindful of the unique opportunities and challenges that an Indian health career provides and are committed to working in a variety of environments.
DRIVING AND ABILITY TO TRAVEL:
Current California Driver’s License and insurable per SFHC automobile insurance carrier. Employee must be able to travel
This position description is intended to provide an overview of the requirements of the position. It is not necessarily inclusive and the job may require other essential and/or nonessential functions, tasks, duties, or responsibilities not listed herein. Management reserves the sole right to add, modify, or exclude any essential or non-essential requirement at any time with or without notice. Employment with SFHC is at will, nothing in this job description, or by the completion of any requirement of the job by the employee, is intended to create a contract of employment of any type. AMERICAN INDIAN PREFERENCE
As a contractor/ grantee under Indian Health Service (I.H.S.), SFHC is required by law to provide absolute preference to American Indians/Alaska Natives who are enrolled in a federally recognized tribe as defined by the Secretary of the Interior. To be considered “preference” eligible, an applicant claiming Indian preference must submit a documentation, at the time application, of tribal enrollment and/or a letter certifying that he/ she is an Indian as defined by the I.H.S. Manual Part 7 Chapter 3. The Human Resource office will then determine verification of Indian preference. In all recruit actions, preference will be granted to the applicant entitled to Indian Preference. However, the individual must meet all qualification requirements as defined by SFHC written job descriptions.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT
OPPORTUNITY:
Strong Family Health Center does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit
Strong Family Health Center is required to implement the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, 45 CFR Part 76, Subpart F. As such, it is unlawful for employees to manufacture, distribute, dispense, posses, or use a controlled substance on the job site. All employees will be subject to a pre-employment drug test and will be subject to periodic hair drug testing as a condition of employment.
BACKGROUND CLEARANCE:
Must submit to and clear a Criminal Background check; as per Indian Child Welfare Act and Indian Health Services suitability for employment guidelines.
TUBERCULOSIS CLEARANCE:
All new employees will submit to Tuberculosis testing. Applications may be obtained at the Strong Family Health Center front office at 1203 Oak Street, Alturas, California, Monday through Thursday from 8:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m., excluding holidays. Open during lunch. Requests for applications may be sent via mail, by email to mseevers@ modocsfhc.org or by calling (530) 2334591. Application submissions must be accompanied by a cover letter and resume. Application deadline is July 11, 2024, by close of business. (27Jun/Jul4)
Surprise Valley Joint Unified School District is accepting applications for the following positions: • Education Specialist Teacher • High School Teacher • 6th/7th Grade Teacher. For more information, please call the District Office at 530-2796141, Extension 123 or 122. To Apply for this position please visit www.edjoin. org. (27Jun/Jul18)
Senior Auditor Appraiser. Assessor Department, Lassen County, Susanville, CA. Salary: $29.03$38.46 per hour, plus benefits. Filing deadline: Open until filled. Duties: The Senior Auditor-Appraiser performs the most complex personal property appraisals and audits for tax assessment purposes; provides technical and functional supervisor over assigned staff, explains appraisal methods, laws and
procedures to the public; reconciles differences between financial records and other valuation data and defends challenged appraisals before the Board of Equalization when necessary.
Minimum requirements: Education: Equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in accounting, business administration or a related major with courses completed through advanced accounting to include auditing, cost accounting, and business law. Experience: Four years’ experience as a California assessor’s office auditor appraiser and full knowledge of all aspects of auditingappraising or equivalent. Knowledge: Accounting and auditing principles with an emphasis on auditing. Property appraisal practices and procedures; laws and regulations affecting appraisals for tax assessment purposes. Principles and practices of property appraisal and audit. Methods of determining property values. Pertinent tax and appraisal laws, codes and regulations affecting the appraisal of property. License: Possession of a valid certificate as an Appraiser issued by the California State Board of Equalization and completion of six courses or the Advance Appraiser Certificate. Possession of or ability to obtain and maintain a valid California driver’s license. For a bulletin and application, visit Lassen County Personnel at Lassen County’s website at: http://lassencounty. org, or visit the application center at: 221 S Roop Street Susanville, CA 96130. Published in the Modoc County Record on July 4 and 11, 2024.
Modoc Medical Center has openings for a Patient Financial Counselor for the Business office. This position is Full Time and benefit eligible. Wage rate is $20.39-$29.82 per hour, dependent on experience. Under the direction of the Revenue Cycle Director, the Patient Financial Counselor is responsible for providing support to the revenue cycle processes at MMC and for acting as liaison to the outsourced billing vendor. Applicant
must be detail oriented. Job duties include but are not limited to; always demonstrating a positive working relationship with patients, visitors, and facility staff. Maintains an organized set of records and delivers records immediately upon request for the functions that are performed with the scope of this job. Requirements include but are not limited to, High School diploma or equivalent with proficiency in Microsoft Office applications. 2-5 years’ experience in healthcare setting is preferred. Must be confidential of sensitive data, a team player and accountable for work output. Interested candidates may apply on-line at www.modocmedical center.org. (Jul4)
The TRAILSIDE INN now hiring for Housekeeping. Apply within at 343 N. Main Street in Alturas. (4Jul/ Jul18)
HEALTH SERVICES
ADMIN CLERK I/II, Final Filing Date: July 15, 2024, by 5:00 p.m. Interviews to be announced. Modoc County Health Services is currently accepting applications for the position of Health Services Admin Clerk I/II; Salary range 201- Admin Clerk I: $2,977 –_$3,801; Salary range 215-Admin Clerk II: $3,192 – _$4,075 per month depending on qualifications. County benefits package. Duties: This position provides a variety of routine to difficult office support functions for various Health Services staff, which may include typing, data entry, receptionist duties, scheduling, record keeping and filing. Other duties may be assigned as needed. Applicant must exercise independent judgement, application of technical and creative skills, and knowledge of detailed or specialized activities related to the Health Services Department. Skills and Qualifications: At least one year of generalized office support or secretarial experience and equivalent to high school diploma. Knowledge of Microsoft Office and general office equipment. Punctuality and confidentiality are essential. Must be capable of prioritizing, Classifieds continue on page 15
Kudos to Ag Teacher
Dominique Bickford
MHS’s Ag Teacher Dominique Bickford (DeMoss) earned the CATA Outstanding Young Member Award after six years of teaching.
On CATA’s website they states, “The purpose of this award is to encourage and recognize outstanding young agricultural education teachers for their participation and leadership in civic, community, agriculture/agribusiness, and professional activities.”
Dominique took to her Facebook to thank all the people who have shaped and instilled excellent qualities in her. Dom went on to say, “I am thankful for my husband, who helps me with anything I ask from watering the greenhouse, to setting up flowers for a wedding, making a hog waterer, or simply making sure I have a meal when I am too busy for it. I am thankful for my ag teacher friends who always answer a call or dumb question I have, and do way cooler stuff than me in their programs, so I have people to admire and aspire to be. I am thankful for my family who passed along the work ethic genetics. I am thankful for every mentor I’ve had. I am thankful for Modoc High School, the admin, the staff, the students, and the community that supports Alturas FFA.”
organization and multitasking. To Apply: Submit a completed Modoc County job application and resume to Modoc County Health Services at 441 N Main Street, Alturas, CA. Applications can be obtained at the following website: https:// www.co.modoc.ca.us/ departments/forms.php. For further information, please contact Lisa Reed at (530) 233-6312. Modoc County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. (4July/July11)
FOR SALE: 2013 Trails West “Hot Shot” Bumper Pull Stock Trailer. Excellent Condition. $10,500.00. Located in Alturas, CA. Call 530233-1962. (4July/11July) FOR SALE: FARMALL TRACTOR – Runs good! $1,650. Also have three string meadow hay for sale. Call 530279-2370.(4July/July11)
in need of their forever homes. German shepherd/ Pyrenees. Pet and kid friendly. Indoor /outdoor trained. Calm nature, but great guard dogs too! Girls and boys. More information and photos, call 530-233-4977 or 530708-0907. (4July/July11)
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WANT TO BUY: PROPERTY IN Modoc, Lassen, Plumas. Quick Cash. Call Now: (530) 670-0253. (TFN)
Clear Fire Contained
The Clear Fire has reached 100% containment, with fire crews continuing mop-up operations in the coming days, according to the latest update from Modoc National Forest officials. This will be the final report unless significant fire activity resumes.
On June 27, fire crews reported substantial progress, achieving 80% containment with no change in the fire’s size, which remained at 890 acres. Crews will continue suppression and clean up efforts in the following days.
Earlier that day, officials reported that all containment lines held overnight, with minimal smoke visible in the morning. The fire was still at 890 acres and 10% contained as personnel worked on reinforcing containment lines.
By the evening of June 26, more accurate mapping reduced the reported size of the Clear Fire to 700 acres, though containment remained at 10%. Fire resources continued constructing containment lines
into the evening, with updates promised the next morning unless new developments arose overnight.
Earlier updates noted the fire’s progression: 4:33 PM, June 26: The fire was 75 acres with moderate spread, creeping, smoldering, isolated torching, and running.
4:00 PM, June 26: The fire covered approximately 20-30 acres and was spreading at a moderate rate. Air and ground resources, including six engines, two crews, one dozer, one air attack, two air tankers, one type 2 helicopter, and multiple overhead personnel, were on the scene.
3:15 PM, June 26: The initial report of a vegetation fire west of Clear Lake Reservoir in the Doublehead Ranger District prompted a response from Modoc National Forest fire personnel. Authorities commend all involved resources for their quick response and hard work both on the scene and behind the scenes.
Warner Mall Gallery Presents Shawn-Paul Gilbert
By: Kirsten YoungClark
An Artist exhibit will feature in Alturas this first Friday, the 5th of July and during the Fandango Days, on 4th of July weekend. The Warner Mall Gallery presents Shawn-Paul Gilbert with his current painting series on the subject of California Wildfires. This painting series is in fulfillment of a competitive 2023 artist grant program by Upstate California Creative Corps which was modeled after the Works Progress Administration (WPA) to serve vulnerable communities and underrepresented occupations, such as artists and culture bearers, with the goal to highlight important social and environmental issues. The grant was awarded to Shawn-Paul Gilbert to create a series of large scale, 3 ft x 4 ft oil paintings highlighting the human involvement and human cost, while creating public awareness for health
risks of fire and smoke to the land and peoples of California and creating awareness for critical environmental issues such as water conservation and the consequences of drought and forest management. For those who remember the fires, the Warner Mountains were shrouded with thick orange smoke that covered the town of Alturas, making it difficult to breath.
Shawn-Paul G. was an Art History Major at San Jose State University and has had a ten-year career as a professional Fine Arts Photographer for Cinequest and Catholic charities of the Santa Clara County Catholic Diocese. He has been an active professional oil painter for the past 20 years, specializing in western representationalism. He has exhibited his artwork in the Bay Area including San Jose, San Francisco, and Berkeley. This California Wildfire series is a good example of his dynamic painting
style with thick brush strokes, bright contrasting colors, and a mixture of portraits, architecture, and landscapes. In these paintings, he captures the urgency and distress, yet subtle beauty of nature unhinged produced by the California Wildfires. They are energetic with impressionism and a feeling of nostalgia inspired by Northern California painter Maynerd Dixon. The opening for ShawnPaul Gilbert’s California Wildfire series will be held at the Warner Mall Gallery located in the Warner Mall near the intersection of highways 299 and 395. The opening will take place on July 5 th , the first Friday of July, from 10:30am to 4pm. Refreshments and entertainment will be provided. Shawn-Paul G. will be using the gallery as a studio during the month of July and welcomes the public to come see him work anytime the doors are open.
Photo by US Forest Service- Modoc National Forest
Dominique Bickford (DeMoss), Facebook
Talk About
What is it, and why do we care? What is it, and why do we care?
Strangulation is external pressure applied to the neck that obstructs blood flow and/ or airflow resulting in asphyxia. Strangulation is intentional external force applied to the neck using hands, arms, legs, pillow, or a ligature.
What is a
A woman who has suffered a non-fatal strangulation incident with their intimate partner is 750% more likely to be killed by the same perpetrator. That figure rises to 1100% if there is a gun in the home.
VICTIM ADVOCATE?
Did you know?
A victim advocate is someone who specializes in helping individuals who are victims of a crime Modoc Crisis Center advocates specialize in domestic violence, sexual assault, teen dating violence and human trafficking
A firm handshake from an adult male uses about 80-100 pounds of pressure.
It only takes 4-11 pounds of pressure to occlude the functions of the neck.
Victim advocates are trained to offer trauma-informed care. They have extensive knowledge about safety planning, community resources, and specific types of abuse such as strangulation
Anyone experiencing domestic violence or sexual assault is entitled to a support person when talking with law enforcement, participating in medical exams and interviews, and meetings with the District Attorney. You do not need to be alone during any part of the process
Strangulation is one of the most lethal forms of domestic violence and sexual violence because unconsciousness may occur within seconds, and death within minutes. Strangulation is an ultimate form of power and control as the batterer demonstrates their command over the victim’s next breath.
Services may include:
Emergency shelter Transitional housing Crisis counseling
Clothing Food Cell phones
Hom e security
Relocation assistance
Household establishment
Community referrals Restraining order assistance
*Services are tailored to each individual situation.
Some individuals engage in strangulation during sex, or what they would call “consensual strangulation”. Unfortunately, that warm fuzzy feeling that occurs when pressure is applied to the neck during climax is actually caused by brain cells dying due to lack of oxygen and/or blood. College students are reporting being strangled during their first sexual interaction with someone, without any consent conversations beforehand.
An advocate will encourage you to speak with law enforcement and medical staff, but participation is not required to access services with Modoc Crisis Center.
Make sure to talk with your partner about what they are comfortable with, create a safe word or action, check in often, and stop what you are doing immediately if your partner seems distressed, scared, or uncomfortable.
An advocate with Modoc Crisis Center is always on call. There is no need to wait to reach out for help. If you are feeling unsafe, call the 24-hour hotline at 1-855-8556745. You will be connected with the Modoc County Sheriff Department who will contact a victim advocate at your request
