MARTIN LUTHER MODOC FOOTBALL FACES 19th THE WEED COUGARS HOMECOMING KING DAYATJanuary The Modoc County
RECORD
Vol. 133, No. 43 29
Alturas, California
Serving Modoc Since 1892
January9,15, 2026 October 2025
16 24 Pages
Alturas Elementary Students Boost Fire Alturas Elks Lodge #1756 donated $2500 to the SV Senior Center Safety Skills with CAL FIRE Alturas Elks Lodge #1756 donated $2500 to the SV Senior Center, the grant is part of the Community Investment Program through the Elks National Foundation. Exalted Ruler Aaron Zufelt is pictured along with members of the Senior Center and Danny Parker, lodge Secretary and grant coordinator. The members of our local Elks Lodge donate to the ENF to reach a level that qualifies them for this grant. TheFire funding will help Unit-Facebook Cal Lassen-Modoc sustain the center’s senior The program, CAL FIRE Lassen lunch which had Fire Prevention Trailer. Unit, shows the strong They gained essential commitment to public safety Modoc Unit, in collaboration been facing possible closure. knowledge on battery safety, education, ensuring younger with the Modoc Fire Safe “This is an unexpected understand evacuation strategies, and residents Council and Alturas and wonderful surprise that critical fire prevention overall fire preparedness, in Elementary School, recently will go a long way in helping measures. By teaching these addition to learning about led a vital Fire Prevention us keep the senior lunch crucial lessons at an early the dangers of playing Week program for local program here in Surprise age, the program helps build with fire equipment and students. Focusing on this Valley,” said Cathy Carlock, firefighter safer communities through year’s theme, and “Charge into understanding vice president secretary fitness and gear. Fire Safety: Lithium-Ion of the senior center’s board Photo taken by Jean Bilodeaux increased awareness and Residents This community-focused preparedness. Batteries Your Home,” of directors.in“We were being are encouraged to follow the initiative, shared by the students received handsfaced with the possible Frozen meals are also current funding is set to end CAL FIRE Lassen Modoc CAL FIRE Lassen Modoc on training inside the closure of this valuable provided during the week in June. The Elks National program, so this is a real to those who need them, Foundation donation was lifesaver for us. Thank you including individuals unable given directly to TEACH to from all of us.” extend the program beyond The senior center serves to travel to the center. The meal program has been that date. lunch to about 22 seniors on Tuesdays and Thursdays. funded through TEACH, but Carlock said the program
Unit on social media for ongoing safety tips and community updates. Now a beloved annual event, the Fire Prevention Week program is something is highly valued by those that firefighters, staff, it serves, not only for the meals but also for the opportunity to spend time together. She credited the program’s success to dedicated volunteers and
Submissions can be emailed to info@modocmedia.com. Veterans Day is not only about past wildfire honoring preventionthe projects — it’s about recognizing across California, including the ongoing contributions 41 projects in low-income and of veterans communities. in our disadvantaged CAL FIRE’s workplaces Wildfire neighborhoods, Prevention Grants Program and families. provides funding projects The guide for aims to and activities that focus on provide both inspiration increasing the protection and practical resources, of people, structures, and ensuring local stories of communities. Over the courage and commitment last six years, CAL FIRE are remembered and has awarded more than $566 million in Wildfire celebrated.
Prevention Grants to over 575 projects across the State. This includes hazardous fuels reduction and wildfire prevention planning and education, with an emphasis on improving public health and safety while reducing greenhouse gas emissions. These projects support the goals and objectives of California’s Wildfire and Forest Resilience Action Plan.
and students alike look forward to each year— an opportunity to learn, connect, and celebrate the shared responsibility of keeping their community collaboration with TEACH. safe. A TEACH volunteer from Alturas delivers the meals to the senior center. Carlock expressed gratitude to all who volunteer and support the program.
Veterans Day guide to honor local service members Over $12 Million In Wildfire Prevention Grants Awarded To Assembly District 1 Veterans Day is a time for reflection, gratitude and community. This November, Modoc Record is preparing Heather a Assemblymember special guide dedicated Hadwick (R-Alturas) is happy to honoring the men and to sharewho Assembly Districtin 1 women have served has receivedarmed $12,704,514.61 the nation’s forces. inThe grants fromwill CALfeature FIRE guide California Investments (CCI) profiles of local veterans, Program. community events, support “I want and to extend resources ways my for deepest the CCI residentsthanks to getto involved. Program our It will for be investing printed in and District. Unfortunately, we distributed throughout know all counties. too well. Modocwildfires and Lassen But we also will know mitigation Stories highlight is essential for the survival resilience, sacrifice and
leadership, while event listings will provide information on parades, ceremonies and other of our communities. Break gatherings. Readers will also projects, treatment programs, find details on organizations and fuel assistance reductions with are offering often the difference between health care, education and life and death asin well times as of employment, disaster. I am so grateful volunteer opportunities and CAL FIRE has granted us donation drives. over $12 million to prevent Community members are wildfires to before strike,” invited helpthey shape the commented Assemblywoman guide. If you or someone Hadwick. you know has served, In total, CALencourages FIRE is Modoc Media awarding more than $62.6 you to submit a photo, millionand in funding 84 local name years for of service.