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Alturas Elementary Students Boost Fire Safety Skills with CAL FIRE

Morgan Takes Oath as Alturas Police Chief

Jonathan Morgan was sworn in as Alturas Police Chief during a ceremony held March 11 at Alturas City Hall.

Morgan took the oath of office at 9:30 a.m. in front of community members, law enforcement partners, colleagues, family and friends, formally assuming leadership of the Alturas Police Department. A family friend, Corey Wolter, delivered a closing prayer for the protection and unity of the department and other law enforcement agencies serving Modoc County.

the golf team.

Following the ceremony, attendees offered congratulations and support as Morgan began his new role Morgan, a Modoc County native whose family roots date to when Alturas was known as Dorris Bridge, said he is passionate about serving the community where he was raised. He graduated from Modoc High School in 2013 and attended Santa Rosa Junior College, where he spent one year on

The CAL FIRE Lassen Modoc Unit, in collaboration with the Modoc Fire Safe Council and Alturas Elementary School, recently led a vital Fire Prevention Week program for local students. Focusing on this year’s theme, “Charge into Fire Safety: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home,” students received handson training inside the

In 2015, Morgan enlisted in the U.S. Air Force, serving four years on active duty at Malmstrom Air Force Base in Montana and Travis Air Force Base in California, followed by two years in the Air Force Reserve.

He joined the Santa Rosa Police Department in 2020, where he served for five years before returning to Alturas in 2025. He was then hired by the Alturas Police Department.

Morgan said he is enthusiastic about leading

Fire Prevention Trailer. They gained essential knowledge on battery safety, evacuation strategies, and overall fire preparedness, in addition to learning about the dangers of playing with fire equipment and understanding firefighter fitness and gear. This community-focused initiative, shared by the CAL FIRE Lassen Modoc

the department and serving his hometown. His goals include strengthening community relationships through trust and transparency and ensuring the department is a resource residents can rely on with confidence.

He also emphasized the importance of maintaining strong partnerships with local agencies, including the Modoc County Sheriff’s Office, California Highway Patrol, District Attorney’s Office and Modoc County Probation Department.

Unit, shows the strong commitment to public safety education, ensuring younger residents understand critical fire prevention measures. By teaching these crucial lessons at an early age, the program helps build safer communities through increased awareness and preparedness. Residents are encouraged to follow the CAL FIRE Lassen Modoc

Unit on social media for ongoing safety tips and community updates.

event, the Fire Prevention Week program is something that firefighters, staff, and students alike look an opportunity to learn, connect, and celebrate the shared responsibility of keeping their community safe.

Community Raises Concerns Over Proposed Geothermal Exploration Near Lake City

Veterans Day guide to honor local service members

Residents packed the Cedarville Community Center Tuesday evening for a town hall meeting about a proposed geothermal exploration project north of Lake City.

Veterans Day is a time for reflection, gratitude and community. This November, Modoc Record is preparing a special guide dedicated to honoring the men and women who have served in the nation’s armed forces.

The meeting, hosted by the Surprise Valley Chamber of Commerce, gave community members an opportunity to ask questions and raise concerns about a project proposed by Ormat Technologies Inc., one of the world’s largest geothermal energy companies.

The guide will feature profiles of local veterans, community events, support resources and ways for residents to get involved. It will be printed and distributed throughout Modoc and Lassen counties.

the early stages of exploring whether a geothermal resource exists.

leadership, while event listings will provide information on parades, ceremonies and other gatherings. Readers will also find details on organizations offering assistance with health care, education and employment, as well as volunteer opportunities and donation drives.

Company officials said the current proposal involves only exploration and does not include plans for a power plant.

Ormat has proposed up to nine well pads and 11 wells as part of the exploration program but expects to begin by drilling three wells and possibly one or two more depending on results.

Ormat has obtained geothermal leases on several ranches in the area and is in

Stories will highlight resilience, sacrifice and

Chris Jim, a permitting manager for Ormat, said the wells would be drilled to depths of about 2,000 to 5,000 feet.

Community members are invited to help shape the guide. If you or someone you know has served, Modoc Media encourages you to submit a photo, name and years of service.

“These wells are really about collecting information,” Jim said. “We need to know if there’s actually a resource there before anything else could happen.”

Submissions can be emailed to info@modocmedia.com.

Veterans Day is not only about honoring the past — it’s about recognizing the ongoing contributions of veterans in our neighborhoods, workplaces and families.

Jim said the company recently submitted its exploration application to Modoc County and hopes to begin drilling later this year if permits are approved.

Scott Nichols, who works with Ormat on community outreach, said Surprise Valley has been the subject of geothermal exploration for decades. He said the company acquired the project and related lease interests

The guide aims to provide both inspiration and practical resources, ensuring local stories of courage and commitment are remembered and celebrated.

in 2024 after Enel exited the U.S. geothermal market. Nichols said geothermal energy can provide continuous electricity, often described as “baseload” power, and typically requires a relatively small land footprint compared with some other energy sources.

Ormat currently holds about 2,000 acres of geothermal leases north of Lake City, company representatives said.

Residents asked a wide range of questions about potential impacts on groundwater, air quality,

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wildlife, agriculture and the valley’s rural character.

Several residents voiced concerns about possible impacts on local agriculture, including organic hay production, as well as tourism and outdoor recreation.

Others asked about groundwater protection and how geothermal fluids and drilling chemicals would be handled.

Company officials said geothermal plants typically operate as closed-loop systems in which fluids are brought to the surface, used to generate heat and then reinjected underground. They said wells are designed to protect groundwater and would be subject to environmental review and monitoring.

Wildlife impacts were also discussed, as Surprise Valley lies along the Pacific Flyway, an important migratory route for birds.

Company officials said biological studies have already been conducted for the exploration proposal and additional studies would be required if development moves forward.

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would occur through the appropriate agencies and that the company is willing to meet directly with tribal representatives.

Marisol Collons, who oversees community engagement and government affairs for Ormat, said the company plans to continue working with the community as the project moves forward.

to come here early and talk with you,” Collons said. “We want to make sure the community has information and opportunities to ask questions.”

Several residents said they remain concerned about the long-term implications of geothermal development and plan to continue following the project as it moves through

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Residents also raised questions about noise, lighting and the visual impact of drilling rigs.

Looking Back

118 Years Ago - 1908

B. F. LYNIP plans to install piped water into his new house. It’s one of the wonders of the gasoline motor in our town… An automobile line from here to Ft. Bidwell is being talked of.

108 Years Ago - 1918

THE DEPOT at Willow Ranch was destroyed by fire and the loss is estimated at $2,500… Miller and Lux left here today to turn out 1,200 head of cattle on range east of Surprise Valley… Young boys of Modoc can get in the fight to beat the Hun with a gun! Boys with .22’s are being recruited to kill ground squirrels on ranches and farms where the rodents are destroying crops meant for our boys overseas… One hundred and twentynine Modoc boys have been classified 1A in the draft.

87 Years Ago - 1938

Looking Back

most original character went to Ralph Allman.

62 Years Ago - 1963

DON HICKS was named manager to Surprise Valley Electric to replace the late C. J. Hunter… Shirley Oxley, Modoc High band instructor, has announced a series of concerts to raise money for new band uniforms… The Modoc Quarter Horse Association that has operated here for only one year, claims to have registered 9,000 horses already, according to manager Bill Diekroeger.

118 Years Ago – 1907

My wife and I just mailed off our ballots for the oneissue special election that will determine whether or not Modoc County and the other few far north counties are robbed of our political voices in Sacramento. The thought of being at the mercy of the far-left coastal population is way beyond unacceptable.

Jim said drilling rigs could reach 100 to 150 feet in height and may operate for about a month per well.

A tribal representative also addressed the meeting, noting that formal consultation with tribal governments is required for projects affecting tribal lands and cultural resources.

Ormat representatives said government-togovernment consultation

Let me tell you a true story from my childhood on the Monterey Peninsula. At age 10 just after my family moved back to Monterey

folk who have no idea of the challenges and problems and issues of ranchers, farmers, loggers, and so on. I bet that if a survey was done on the coast that asked where their food comes from they’d think that their food grows on the shelves of grocery stores. If that same hypothetical survey asked coastal folk where the lumber comes from to build their houses they would not be able to answer that question.

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Some Modoc County folk were born-and-raised here so they had no choice in finding themselves here, but some of us came here from coastal urban areas and we came here to get away from all that madness. My wife and I are not clueless former coastal folk, and we cherish the unique character and issues

Please vote no on redistricting our state!!

Jeff Middlebrook

THE BOARD of Supervisors has accepted the plans and specs for the $36,000 County High School building. That throws Cedarville’s $10,000 school in the shade, but what we lose in the price of the building is made up in the fill in, as Cedarville has between 60-70 students and Alturas has between 20-30.

108 Years Ago – 1917

THE MODOC boys who enlisted in the Grizzlies, California’s 2nd Artillery, are making good. Modoc furnished 22 boys, and 13 of them already hold ranks of non-commissioned officers. Such a showing, while remarkable, it is not unexpected in view of the fact that the boys were above the average in physical and

manager of the NXO, S. H. McCartney, says that rail laying of broad-gauge track in Lakeview began Wednesday and 650 men are employed. Standard gauging of the line in Alturas is now complete, and the last narrow-gauge train pulled into Alturas at 2:20 a.m. Sunday. Ed Smith, a 43-year railroad veteran, was at the throttle. The first

standard gauge train was brought in by Bert Pratt.

88 Years Ago – 1937

A NEW BRIDGE over Pit River will be built this year at a cost of $30,000… Stanley Decious is heading the Alyuras 20-30 track meet this year… The smallest masker at the Kiddies Mask Ball was Joanne Fitzpatrick, the best dressed boy was Jack Neer, best dressed girl was LaJune Green, and the

GOVERNOR Frank F. Merriman will visit Alturas on Oct. 20 and J. C. Jarman, president of the Alturas Chamber of Commerce, is in charge of the arrangements. The Governor will address high school students Wednesday and a reception for the Governor and his party will be held at the Niles.

52 Years Ago - 1973 MODOC Supervisors elected to use a lion’s share of the $170,000 in revenue sharing money to bolster the sagging finances of both Modoc hospitals… The City of Alturas plans to spend revenue sharing to fight summer mosquito populations… Mayor Neal Phillips declared it’s “high time” a city curb and gutter plan be developed for Alturas… Crescent City won the eighth grade Jaycee Tourney in Alturas over the weekend.

the Alturas Grammar School this week and 200 students are absent from classes. . . John Kerr has been named student body president at Modoc High. . . The Modoc Braves bet Klamath Falls 40-6, to remain unbeaten for this season.

Letter to the Editor

Dear Editor –

I need to fuel my truck. It holds 22 gallons. I notice I have a 5-gallon can of gas @ $3/gallon. Great.

68 Years Ago – 1957

R. Gaylor

A FLU EPIDEMIC hit

53 Years Ago – 1972 MODOC RETAIL sales were never better and showed a 20 percent increase over last year at this time. . . Harold Jones has replaced Bill Lowes as Highway Superintendent for the Alturas area.

So, to fill my truck 17 gallons more it will cost $34+ more today than yesterday. Why!? For what reason?

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

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County Sheriff’s Office Bookings

As of Monday morning, there are 34 people in the Modoc County Jail, 4 females and 30 males. Jail capacity is 43.

03/10/26

HUCKABEE, Rickey Dale Jr. (age 44, Alturas)

Arrested for assault with a deadly weapon, obstruct/ resist/delay arrest, violation of his Post Release Community Supervision terms and conditions, violation of a court order, and driving when privilege revoked; booked and held without bail MCSO

03/11/26

WOLFINBARGER, Michael Thomas (age 38, Adin, CA)

Arrested for violation of parole; booked and held without bail PAROLE

ARAUJO, Chad Vasco (44, Alturas)

Arrested for child abuse, assault with a deadly weapon, corporal injury on a child, and battery with serious bodily injury; booked and held on $20,000 bail APD

03/12/26

GUY, Mark Mario (age 56, San Leandro, CA)

Turned in to serve sentence for DUI, operating a motor vehicle without ignition interlock device, obstruct/ resist/delay arrest, driving when privilege suspended or revoked, and driving when privilege suspended for DUI; booked and held without bail MODOC SUPERIOR COURT

SAINSBURY, Devan Matthew (age 28, Cedarville, CA)

Arrested for violation of a court order, violation of a domestic violence restraining order, possession of drug paraphernalia, and destroying/concealing evidence; booked and held on $20,000 bail

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TOWNSEND, Melissa Leigh (age 43, Fort Bidwell, CA)

Arrested on two misdemeanor warrants for failure to appear; booked and released on signed promise to appear MCSO

03/13/26

PICKENS, Carol Danielle (age 39, Alturas)

Arrested for receiving known stolen property,

display on vehicle unlawful registration, and driving while unlicensed; booked and released on signed promise to appear MCSO

SHERMAN, Jason Wayne (age 41, Susanville, CA)

Arrested on a misdemeanor warrant out of Lassen County for failure to appear; booked and held without bail APD

03/14/26

TORRES, Fredy Sixto (age 46, Alturas)

Turned in to serve sentence for acting as a dealer/ manufacturer/transporter of vehicles without a license; booked and held without bail MODOC SUPERIOR COURT

KUNERT, Rex Kyle (age 39, Alturas)

Arrested for taking a vehicle without owner’s consent; booked and held on $20,000 bail CHP

STILLWELL, KC Lee (age 32, Alturas)

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

03/15/26

STILLWELL, KC LEE (age 32, Alturas)

Arrested for burglary; booked and held on $75,000 bail MCSO

MAXWELL, Doreen Elaine (age 61, Adin, CA)

Arrested on a felony warrant for failure to appear; booked and held $10,000 bail MCSO

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Sheriff’s Office Blotter

Monday, March 9 8:16 pm Traffic stop conducted in the MRE area; warning issued 10:59 pm Traffic stop conducted in Alturas; warning issued

Tuesday, March 10

1:57 pm Traffic stop conducted in Alturas; warning issued 5:16 pm Probation compliance check conducted in the MRE area; arrest made 9:26 pm Responded to assist Alturas Police with report of a suspicious person

Wednesday, March 11

12:01 am Responded to assist Alturas Police with report of a suicidal subject

1:53 pm Responded to the Canby area for report of a dog at large

Thursday, March 12

12:00 pm Welfare check conducted in the Cal Pines area

1:32 pm Responded to assist EMS in Alturas

3:39 pm Responded to the Cedarville area for report of trespassing; arrest made 9:46 pm Pedestrian check conducted in Alturas

Friday, March 13

11:29 am Responded to the Likely area for report of a stolen license plate; arrest made

5:24 pm Traffic stop conducted in Alturas; warning issued

6:26 pm Traffic stop conducted in the Davis Creek area; warning issued

6:53 pm Traffic stop conducted in the Likely area; warning issued

7:27 pm Traffic stop conducted in the Likely area; warning issued

7:32 pm Traffic stop conducted in the Alturas rural area; warning issued 7:55 pm Traffic stop conducted in the Canby area; warning issued

8:32 pm Traffic stop conducted in the Newell area; warning issued

8:41 pm Responded to the Cedarville area for report of a suspicious vehicle

9:39 pm Responded to the Canby area for report of an animal noise complaint

10:50 pm Citizen assist conducted in the MRE area

11:15 pm Responded to Alturas for report of a suspicious person

Saturday, March 14

4:04 pm Responded to the MRE to assist CHP with stolen vehicle recovery

5:44 pm Traffic stop conducted in the Alturas rural area; warning issued

5:48 pm Responded to assist Alturas Police with report of a suspicious vehicle

5:58 pm Traffic stop conducted on off-highway vehicles in Alturas; warning issued

6:46 pm Responded to the MRE area for report of a verbal altercation

6:57 pm Traffic stop conducted in Alturas; arrest made

10:47 pm Traffic stop conducted in Alturas; warning issued

Sunday, March 15

8:18 am Responded to the MRE area for report of a burglary; report taken

1:27 pm Responded to Alturas to assist Alturas Police with a juvenile issue

1:39 pm Follow up conducted in prior incident in Alturas; arrest made

4:12 pm Responded to the Lookout area for report of a suspicious person

5:21 pm Welfare check conducted in the Canby area

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6:47 pm Responded to the Cal Pines area for report of dogs at large

DA’s Legal Lowdown

Monday, February 3, 2026, Timothy Martinez, Arraignment on Felony violation of PC69 two counts and Misdemeanor violations of VC23152(a), VC23152(b) and PC25850(a) with multiple special allegations. Defendant on own recognizance. PrePreliminary Hearing scheduled for 3/23/2026.

Monday, February 9, 2026, Doreen Mendoza, Judgment and Sentencing on Felony PC273a(a) two counts with special allegation, PC29800(a)(1) and Misdemeanor violation of PC148(a)(1). Defendant sentenced to formal probation for a period of Four (4) years suspended.

Monday, February 9, 2026, Christopher Cavnar, Trial Setting on Felony violation of PC646.9(a), and Misdemeanor violations PC273.6(a) six counts and PC653m(a) three counts. Defendant held to answer

and out on own recognizance. Trial confirmation scheduled for 9/08/2026.

Monday, February 9, 2026, Tori Dehaven, Pre-Trial Conference on Felony violation of PC459 and Misdemeanor violations of PC494(a) and PC484/488. Defendant on own recognizance. Jury Trial scheduled for 7/7/2026. February, 9, 2026, James Fine, Arraignment on Information for Felony violations of PC311.11(a) two counts with a special allegation. Defendant remanded. Pre-Trial conference scheduled for 4/6/2026.

Thursday, February 12, 2026, Chad Araujo, Arraignment on Felony violation of PC245(a)(4), PC273A(a), PC243(d), PC273d(a) with several special allegations. Defendant on own recognizance over objection by District Attorney. PrePreliminary Hearing scheduled for 3/30/2026.

March is Problem Gambling

March is recognized as Problem Gambling Awareness Month (PGAM) by the the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) and Friday Night Live (FNL). This year’s theme of “Caring Communities, Stronger Futures” emphasizes the importance of a communitydriven approach to problem gambling awareness and support.

Student members of FNLWest, the Modoc Middle School chapter, took action to increase public awareness of problem gambling and free support services on March 11, 2026. Accompanied Advisors, Modoc Middle School youth made a community walk as an approach to increase public awareness of problem gambling. They posted digital graphic message at a dozen Alturas locations as a resource to understanding gambling-related harm and available services.

Problem gambling affects millions of Americans. It is defined as gambling behaviors that disrupt or damage personal, family, or professional lives. In the U.S. 2.5 million adults (1%) are estimated to meet the criteria for a severe gambling

problem; another 5–8 million (2–3%) are considered to have mild or moderate gambling problems. In the past year, approximately 20 million American adults reported experiencing at least one indicator of problematic gambling behavior.

FNL Advisor Leah Mudron “A community is best defined by how members respond to challenges. These youth have come forward with proactive solutions. They have partnered with local merchants to help shape a stronger future. These action-oriented youth are tomorrow’s leaders.”

Using a minimum school day for additional time, youth

took opportunity to prepare for Alcohol Awareness in April by posting digital graphics on prevention of underage drinking. As a FNL group they concluded the afternoon with a treat at the Double-A Café, where they encountered Modoc Middle School meeting of staff and teachers. Students expressed their purpose and goal for the day to questions by interested adults. If you or someone you know struggles with a problem gambling, free, confidential and round-the-clock support is available at 1-800-MYRESET, text 800GAM or chat at www.NCPGambling. org/chat.

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 Supervisor

• Employment and Training Worker Series

$4,220 - $5,386 per month

• Employment & Training Worker I $3,288 - $4,197 per month

• Employment & Training Worker II

• Employment & Training Worker III

• Social Worker Series

• Social Service Aide

$3,456 - $4,412 per month

$3,820 - $4,875 per month

$3,356 - $4,282 per month

• Social Worker I $3,706 - $4,730 per month

• Social Worker II $3,896 - $4,973 per month

• Social Worker III

$4,305 - $5,496 per month

• Social Worker IV (A) $4,758 - $6,072 per month

• Social Worker IV (B) $5,001 - $6,381 per month

Working for MCDSS in one of these positions will provide you with a source of income that is both dependable and predictable. In addition, you will also earn benefits like:

• CalPERS Retirement Plan

• Paid Vacation Days

For more information contact: CalHR Merit System Services at 916-323-2360

Modoc County Department of Social Services at dssadmin@co.modoc.ca.us

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Groups of FNL-West youth created community interest about their walking around town on the minimum school day.

Modoc Middle School students in FNL-West explained their work in posting digital graphic messages in prevention the prevention of underage drinking and gambling to MMS teachers at the Double-A Café.

A strong girl’s team from FNL-West posed during their March awareness campaign.

Gatherings

Friday March 20th

Senior Bingo

Join us at Senior Bingo every Friday at the VFW Hall from 12 pm- 3 pm. Not just for seniors, everyone is welcome.

VFW POST 3327

Irish Stew Feed

March 21, 2026

11:30pm – 3:30pm

$12.00 Plate

$8.00 for Veterans with proof of service. Comes with Irish Stew, Potatoes, homemade beer bread and a drink. VFW Auxiliary will be selling desserts.

Location 508 South Main Street Alturas, California 96101

Sunday March 22nd

Berean Calvary Church Sunday Services

Come one and all to our very interesting Sunday School on prophecy covering “How Long Is the Tribulation, Really? Part 3” at 10 AM. At 11 AM, our regular Sunday service starts with loud, lively singing and then a sermon titled, “When God says, ‘I Promise.’” Don’t forget at 5 PM, we have our regular evening service and we will be concluding our verse by verse study in the 13th chapter of Matthew. Our address is 108 E. 1st Street in Alturas.

Ham-Bone Bingo

Sacred Heart Catholic Church invites the community to attend its upcoming Ham-Bone Bingo on Sunday, March 22, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. The event will be held in the Parish Hall, 507 E. 4th Street, Alturas.

Participants will have the chance to win great prizes, including hams and a $150 cash Black Out prize. Raffle baskets will be available for $2 each, and a 50/50 raffle will be held with tickets priced at $5 each. A variety of door prizes will also be awarded.

Refreshments will be provided.

For more information, contact Victoria Larranaga at (530) 708-0521 or email shpalturas@gmail.com. Everyone is welcome to attend.

Monday March 23rd

Come to the Bookworm

Come to the Bookworm for great DVDs, CDs and books on all topics for all ages. March is a great time to start researching gardening topics or

getting new ideas for crafts or gifts. The Bookworm attached to the Alturas Library at 212 W. 3rd St. is open M, T, Th, F 12-4 pm. Almost all items are priced between $2 and 10₵. Free items too! (Thank you from the Friends of the Library!)

Tuesday March 24th

Modoc Crazy Quilters

Modoc Crazy Quilters gather every Tuesday at the Federated Church from 9 am-3pm. Come and go as you can, bring a project or just come visit.

The Senior Citizens Valley 50 Club (SCV50C) Lunch

The Senior Citizens Valley 50 Club (SCV50C) receives lunches every Tuesday and Thursday at the Senior Center in Cedarville. Lunch starts at noon, but conversation starts around 11:30. If you are in your 50’s we ask for a small donation for lunch. 60 and over is free. You can look at the menu TEACH in Alturas posts for the week in the paper for Tuesday and Thursday lunch or stop by and pick up a monthly menu at our center. Menus are also posted on the post office bulletin boards in the valley.

We also have a potluck the 3rd Wednesday of every month. So come on down for some good food, conversation and laughs. Hope to see you there soon.

To Come:

Teach Commodities and Fresh Produce

TEACH Commodities and Fresh Produce event will take place on March 26th at 2 p.m. at TEACH.

MREA Meeting

MREA Meeting at The Niles, Fountain Room Friday, March 20th at 6:00 pm Modoc Ag Expo

March 20, 2026 • 10 a.m.–2:30 p.m.

Modoc District Fairgrounds, Cedarville Admission and lunch are free. The event includes a trade show, educational presentations on lambing season, farming regulation updates, herbicide application observations, conservation programs, and ranch management. Restricted Materials Permit and continuing education hours available for California, Nevada, and Oregon.

RSVP for lunch by March 16. Contact Cheryl Kunert at 530-233-6400 or cmkunert@ucanr.edu

MODOC INDIVISIBLE, a NonPartisan Community Group

MODOC INDIVISIBLE, a non-partisan

community group, will host a No Kings 3 event on March 28 in Alturas. A previous No Kings event in October drew millions of participants across the country in peaceful demonstrations held in both small towns and major cities to express concern about the direction of the nation and to support democratic institutions.

Organizers say the gathering is meant to stand in solidarity with communities they believe have been treated unfairly and with families struggling with rising living costs and uncertainty about government policies. Although Modoc County has not seen activity from federal immigration agents locally, some residents say they feel anxious about the broader national climate.

Community members are invited to join a peaceful demonstration from 1:30–3:30 p.m. The event will include singing, snacks, a raffle, sign-designing, and time for participants to share concerns and ideas. Organizers hope to contribute to a nationwide day of civic participation that they say could draw millions of people.

The event will take place at Four Corners -Hwy 299 and N Main St. Alturas. Participants are encouraged to bring friends and take part in the community conversation.

Alturas Ministerial Association

Join the with the Alturas Ministerial Association Thursday Friday April 3rd, at noon to observe and remember what happened on a hill far away on Good Friday. Rivers of Life 316 West 8th Alturas

Fifth Sunday Sing 3/29 6:00 pm Rivers of Life 316 West 8th Alturas

FIND THE WORDS

WORD FIND

This is a theme puzzle with the subject stated below. Find the listed words in the grid. (They may run in any always in a straight line. Some letters are used more than once.) Ring each word as you find it and when you pleted the puzzle, there will be 20 letters left over. They spell out the alternative theme of the puzzle.

This is a theme puzzle with the subject stated below. Find the listed words in the grid. (They may run in any direction but always in a straight line. Some letters are used more than once.) Ring each word as you find it and when you have completed the puzzle, there will be 20 letters left over. They spell out the alternative theme of the puzzle.

Nature’s sweet treats

Solution: 20 Letters

Loquat

Louis Albert Shaffer passed away February 27, 2026, at Modoc Medical Center in Alturas California with his family by his side. He was born on December 29, 1936, to Mildred Catherine Beebe and Fern Lee Shaffer.

Louis grew up on the Spaulding Ranch located on the foothills, east of Cedar Pass’ Warner Mountains in Alturas California from the young age of only three months. Growing up in Modoc was dear to his heart. He attended the Alpine School, riding horseback ten miles round trip, often picking up his teacher along with way. She would usually stay the entire week at the school, catching a return ride back with Louis when her week was over. He loved hunting, fishing, hiking and mountain rides, horseback riding, farming and ranching, along with anything having to do with the outdoors. He wasn’t one to

stay bottled up inside, nor was he a sitter, unless it had to do with visiting with his family or friends over a hot pot of coffee, or a great meal, as his home was always open to all.

He served in the United States Navy for four years during 1954 –1957, serving on USS Hornet (CV8), as well as the USS Wasp (CV-7) both of which were aircraft carriers. Family recalls a story he would tell of when he was discharged, he hitchhiked back across the United States to Alturas where along the way he ran into some very interesting individuals and seen many sights well worth seeing. Once finally home, his brother, William, insisted on him meeting the neighbor girl. Her name was Dora Jane Steward, but Louis had gotten snowed in up at the Spaulding Ranch for a period of three months. Well, they married on August 17, 1958, which was not long after they had met. He and Dori were married until her passing in February 2018, for a beautiful 59 ½ years of marriage. She was the true love of his life, and he was hers. They spent all waking hours next to each other’s side, less only the times at work.

Louis worked several jobs over his career, to which his dedication ran deep. From farming to cow handler, forestry technician, repairman, wood products milling, healthcare worker to running his own family ranch, he was all toes in!

As a young teenager he worked for his Uncle Buz Miller, as a cowhand moving cows over 49 Mountain,

where he had been given the name of Dusty. Uncle Buz always placed Louis at the back of the herd to bring up any stays, keeping the herd tight and accounted for, while getting the dustiest of all the hands, in the meantime. On his Honeymoon, he and his Bride, Dora Jane, stayed up at Medicine Lake in an itty-bitty camp trailer (the love hut, as Louis

called it). It was here that Louis was employed by the Forest Service, and she tagged along, making their home where he was, together in that camp trailer for a period of time. Louis’ employment included working for his Stepfather, Kenneth Adair’s Petrolane Gas Service in Alturas.

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Louis Albert Shaffer

Jackson California February 22nd, 2025

Dear Jerry,

I appreciated our telephone visit this morning and hearing the research and information you have on our current, very severe problems of wolves being turned loose on us. I will be unable to attend the meeting scheduled for Tuesday evening the 25th, but will note here some important history pertaining to predators and people living together. Anyone attempting to grow a vegetable garden that does not stay after the weeds and keep ‘em eradicated won’t have much of a garden. Our forefathers_ learned painfully quick that bears, mountain lions, and wolves are not fit companions for people to operate in and around and with. The work they had to do to get rid of those beast was tremendous, but with great privation and danger, they done it. Now just 120 years later our society is so removed from reality that some numbers of people have been allowed to turn those ferocious beasts back loose on us with threats we must not defend ourselves or our livestock from them. I heard of some ranchers up by Lakeview that have lost a substantial number of calves to wolves and the powers that presently be informed them if they shot the invading wolves they would go to prison. More in the wrong are those threatening officers than the folks needing to defend their livelihood. The more reasonable approach is to put the people in prison that have and do turn wolves, mountain lions, and bears loose on us. It is truly a heinous offense. They should all realistically consider the sorrow and the loss the family over by Placerville incurred when a mountain lion attacked two brothers in that vicinity and killed the older boy of 17 years. The people responsible for propagating and protecting bears, Mountain lions, and wolves could have murder charges applied to them.

A ranching family in Montana told me of an incident in the 1890’s when the central area of that country was being settled up. A lady and her 7 year old daughter decided to make a mile walk to their neighbors place. About halfway there they were attacked and killed by wolves. The husband and father of the two was a horse back quite some distance away in an upper field. He heard the screams of his family and hurried as fast as possible; with some shots from his rifle the wolves left the scene but the man found his wife and daughter torn to shreds and both dead. He said as he gazed in horror at the bodies, he saw, his little girls rib cage had been torn open and through the torn fabric of her dress he could see her heart.

I surely hope these people turning wolves, mountain lions, and bears loose on society can realize what a foolish mean thing they are doing and eradicate those beasts before they must see what that man saw in Montana.

I am yours most respectfully, Silence Dogood

Jackson, California February 17th, 2026

Dear Jerry,

It’s been about a year since you folks up in Modoc County had that meeting with concerns about wolves being turned loose on you and I wrote that letter of February 22nd

The people turning wolves loose on society have gained a lot of force and momentum in this last year. It is amazing there are that many wicked, evil people out there that would turn wolves loose on their fellow man. They are vicious criminals with some type of destruction in mind that. would scare us worse than the wolves they use as tools. The money and force this movement has behind them is amazing. We received information in Amador County that U.S. Fish and Wild Life has its name changed to The National Agency for Predator Propagation - Mission to eliminate Game animals - Livestock and People. One of their big moves is to turn loose upwards of 100 Wolverines in Colorado. Those are noted for being one of the most ferocious creatures alive. The state of Colorado had gotten rid of Wolverines over 100 years ago, now this destructive force is ready to undo that safety and turn those animals loose on civilization! What this powerful, monied organization is doing with wolves, mountain lions, bears and now wolverines is no different than if a movement began to go deep into the prisons, releasing convicted muderers, arming them with machine guns and amo and telling them to go do whatever they wish, that they will be protected. It is that bad, what’s going on. The people need to be prosecuted that are behind this movement and stripped of the awful strangle hold and power they have to turn wolves loose on society. I think it’s more serious for you folks in Sierra, Modoc and Lassen counties than it is for us down here. In my long life I never saw such an awful thing being tolerated.

Yours Sincerely, Silence Dogood

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LEGAL NOTICE

TIMBER FOR SALE, UNITED STATES

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER

ESTATE OF:

Phyllis M. Epping

CASE NUMBER: PR-25040

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: Phyllis M. Epping

A Petition for Probate has been filed by: Dennis Drew in the Superior Court of California, County of: Modoc.

The Petition for Probate requests that: Dennis Drew 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.

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT, WRITTEN BIDS as hereinafter designated will be received by the Field Manager, Bureau of Land Management, Eagle Lake Field Office, 2550 Riverside Drive, Susanville, CA 96130 by 12:00 P.M. on Thursday, October 16, 2025 for all timber marked or designated for cutting. Before bids are submitted, full information concerning the timber, the conditions of sale, and submission of bids, including appraised prices per species, should be obtained from the above Field Manager. The right is hereby reserved to waive technical defects in this advertisement and to reject any or all bids. The United States reserves the right to waive any informality in bids received whenever such waiver is in the interest of the United States. An Environmental Assessment, DOI-BLM-CA-N020-20220015-EA was prepared for this sale. This sale notice, first published on September 25, 2025, constitutes the decision document for purposes of protests under 43 CFR Subpart 5003-Administrative Remedies. Protests of any sale listed below must be filed within 15 days after the first publication of this notice. The regulations do not authorize the acceptance of protests in any form other than a signed, written hard copy that is delivered to the physical address of the advertising BLM office.

A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: May 08, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., Dept. 1. Address of court: Superior Court of California, County of Modoc, 205 South East Street, Alturas, CA 96101.

IN LASSEN COUNTY: CALIFORNIA: PUBLIC DOMAIN LANDS:

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.

WRITTEN BIDS: Timber designated for cutting on the Bailey Creek Sale located on BLM lands in T.33N, R.12E, Sec. 2 MDM and T.34N, R.12E, Sec. 34 MDM, estimated for the purpose of this sale to be 1,014 MBF (thousand board feet) of merchantable saw timber. This is a LUMP SUM SALE. The advertised price for Bailey Creek (Reoffer) is $50,547.20. Purchasers have the option to submit bid prices that are below the advertised price; however, bids must not be less than $0.01 per MBF. All timber offered for sale hereunder is restricted from export from the United States in the form of unprocessed timber. Published in the Modoc County Record on September 25, October 2 and 9, 2025.

TRUSTEE’S SALE

T.S. No.: 2025-15755CA APN: 024-450-018-

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.

000. Property Address: 375 SNOW GOOSE LN, DAVIS CREEK, CA 96108. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALEYOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 6/23/2021. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.

Attorney for Petitioner: Richard L. Reynolds, 1120 B Street, Petaluma, CA 94952. Phone: 510-206-9535.

February 20, 2026.

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/ Tiffany Wilcox, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Modoc County on February 20, 2026. Published in the Modoc County Record on March 19, 26 and April 02 and 09, 2026.

T.S. No.: 2025-19556-CA APN: 025-150-046-000

Filed with the Modoc County Superior Court on March 11, 2026.

Published in the Modoc County Record on March 19, 26 and April 02, 2026.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

File No. 20260000020 Exp: March 10, 2031

Original Filing

The following person is doing business as: The Wild Earth Seed Company,1414 West 8th St., Alturas, CA 96101.

Registered Owner: (1) David Lee Bourland, 1414 West 8th St., Alturas, CA 96101. Phone: (530) 2330949.

This business is conducted by: An Individual.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name listed above on March 11, 2026.

I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/ David Lee Bourland, Owner

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Modoc County on March 11, 2026.

A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale.

Published in the Modoc County Record on March 19 and 26 and April 02 and 09, 2026.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2026-014 Exp: February 19, 2031

Original

The following person is doing business as: Coffee Adventure Baked Goods, 22425 Highway 299, Canby, CA 96015. Mailing Address: 1713 North Court St, Alturas, CA 96101. Phone: 530-708-0856. Registered Owner: (1) Tiffany Wilcox, 1713 North Court St, Alturas, CA 96101. Phone: 530-708-0856.

This business is conducted by: An Individual.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on

Trustor: BENJAMIN B HILL, A SINGLE MAN. Duly Appointed Trustee: Nestor Solutions, LLC Deed of Trust Recorded 6/29/2021 as Instrument No. 20210001850 in Book -- Page -- of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Modoc County, California. Date of Sale: 10/16/2025 at 10:30 AM. Place of Sale: At the steps of the County Courthouse at 204 S. Court Street, Alturas, CA 96101. Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $153,246.01. Street Address or other common designation of real property: 375 SNOW GOOSE LN DAVIS CREEK, CA 96108. A.P.N.: 024-450-018-000. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown

Property Address: 41759 US HIGHWAY 395, DAVIS CREEK, CA 96108 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE

YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 1/20/2021. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.

Trustor:

above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call or (888) 902-3989 or visit these internet websites or www.nestortrustee. com, using the file number assigned to this case 202515755-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale.

EMMANUEL POCHYLSKI AND CHRISTINA CARLINE LOVE, HUSBAND AND WIFE

Duly Appointed Trustee: Nestor Solutions, LLC

Deed of Trust Recorded 1/26/2021 as Instrument

NOTICE TO TENANTS: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil

96101. Phone: 530-933-1440.

No. 20210000154 in Book -Page -- of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Modoc County, California

Date of Sale: 4/23/2026 at 10:30 AM

Place of Sale: At the steps of the County Courthouse at 204 S. Court Street, Alturas, CA 96101

Amount of unpaid balance and other charges:

$175,352.37

Street Address or other common designation of real property: 41759 US HIGHWAY 395 DAVIS CREEK, CA 96108

A.P.N.: 025-150-046-000

The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale.

NOTICE TO POTENTIAL

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

Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call or (888) 902-3989 or visit these internet websites or www. nestortrustee.com, using the file number assigned to this case 2025-15755-CA to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. Date: 9/15/2025. Nestor Solutions, LLC214 5th Street, Suite 205 Huntington Beach, California 92648. Sale Line: (888) 9023989. Amanda Guillen, Trustee Sale Officer. This communication is from a debt collector. It is an attempt to collect a debt, and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. If you are a California resident, you may have additional rights under the Rosenthal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. You may request, in writing, detailed information about your debt, including the balance, interest, fees, assignment history, and date of delinquency, at no cost to you. If you are currently in bankruptcy or have received a discharge in bankruptcy, this communication is not an attempt to collect a debt. It is for informational purposes only. EPP 45182. Pub Dates: 09/25, 10/02, 10/09/2025. Published in the Modoc County Record on September 25, October 2 and 9, 2025.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT

File No. 2025-053

Exp: September 11, 2030 Original The following person is doing business as: Mountain Time Builders, 5716 Corsa Ave., Suite 110, Westlake, CA 91362. Mailing address: PO Box 1406, Alturas, CA

Please be advised that the Trustee may require entity or trust bidders at this trustee’s sale to provide information, documentation and/or certification of the vesting instructions and the data required to be reported pursuant to FinCEN regulations effective for transfers of residential real property to covered transferees on or after March 1, 2026. The required information must

Registered Owner: (1) David Escobar, PO Box 1406, Alturas, CA 96101. Phone: 530-933-1440.

(1) Andrew Stocking, PO Box 1406, Alturas, CA 96101. Phone: 831-345-1775.

This business is conducted by: A Corporation.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on September 12, 2025

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

/s/ David Escobar, Owner

be provided to the trustee before a trustee’s deed upon sale will be issued for covered transfers. These federal regulations will require reporting if a trustee’s deed is issued on or after March 1, 2026, even if the foreclosure sale is conducted prior to March 1, 2026. Additional information regarding these regulations and the required transferee information and certifications can be found at https://www.federalregister. gov/documents/ 2024/08/29/2024-19198/ anti-money-launderingregulations-for-residentialreal-estate-transfers and https://www.fincen.gov/rrefaqs#D_5.

NOTICE TO PROPERTY

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Modoc County on September 12, 2025

Published in the Modoc County Record on September 25, October 2, 9 and 16, 2025.

LEGAL

NOTICE NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: TONY CHARLES MILANO

Case Number: PR-25-029

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: Tony Charles Milano. A Petition for Probate has been filed by: Ramon Milano in the Superior Court of California, County of: MODOC

The Petition for Probate requests that: Ramon Milano be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call or (888) 902-3989 or visit these internet websites or www.nestortrustee. com, using the file number assigned to this case 202519556-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale.

A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: November 7, 2025 at 10:00 a.m., Dept. 1

Address of court: Superior Court of California, County of Modoc, 205 South East Street, Alturas, Legals continue on page 20

NOTICE TO TENANTS: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call or (888) 902-3989 or visit these internet websites or www. nestortrustee.com, using the file number assigned to this case 2025-19556-CA to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and Continue on page 12

highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase.

Date: 3/3/2026

Nestor Solutions, LLC 214 5th Street, Suite 205 Huntington Beach, California 92648 Sale Line: (888) 902-3989

/s/Amanda Guillen, Trustee Sale Officer

This communication is from a debt collector. It is an attempt to collect a debt, and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. If you are a California resident, you may have additional rights under the Rosenthal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. You may request, in writing, detailed information about your debt, including the balance, interest, fees, assignment history, and date of delinquency, at no cost to you. If you are currently in bankruptcy or have received a discharge in bankruptcy, this communication is not an attempt to collect a debt. It is for informational purposes only. EPP 47109. Published in the Modoc County Record on March 19, 26 and April 02, 2026.

Notice to Contractors

The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) has an upcoming competitive bidding opportunity for a public works project titled 2CA07604 - Devil’s Garden Fire Center Administration Remodel located in Alturas, California. This project has an estimated start date of June 2026, and the scope of work involves the demolition and construction of new improvements for an administrative building.

The Prime Contractor must possess a valid A-General Engineering Contractor License or B-Building Contractor License issued by the California State Licensing Board (CSLB). The Prime Bidder must attend the mandatory prebid inspection on March 25, 2026, at 11:00a.m. at 2300 County Road 74, Alturas, CA 96101. Bids are being accepted for this competitive bidding opportunity until April 07, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. For more information

about this solicitation opportunity, please visit https://caleprocure.ca.gov. To locate the solicitation, enter the solicitation number “2CA07604” in the “Event ID” field. Published in the Modoc County Record on March 12 and 19, 2026.

Trustee Sale FILE: PFI-252290 TITLE ORDER NUMBER: P-685684 LOAN: ANKLIN A.P.N.: 022180-026-000, 022-180-027000, 022-180-053-000 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE UNDER DEED OF TRUST YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 05/12/2021. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. NOTICE is hereby given that FREDERICK RICHARD ANKLIN AND RAY ANKLIN, as trustee, or successor trustee, or substituted trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by: JOHN A HOWDEN, JR. Recorded 05/12/2021 as Instrument No. 20210001100 in book , page of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Modoc County, California, and pursuant to the Notice of Default and Election to Sell thereunder recorded 11/14/2025 in Book , Page , as Instrument No. 20250002708 of said Official Records, WILL SELL on 04/02/2026 At the steps of the County Courthouse at 204 S. Court Street, Alturas, CA 96101 at 10:30 AM AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at the time of sale in lawful money of the United States), all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State hereinafter described: See exhibit “A” attached hereto and made apart hereof. EXHIBIT “A” LEGAL DESCRIPTION The land described herein is situated in the State of California, County of Modoc, unincorporated area, described as follows: PARCEL ONE Township 42 North, Range 12 East, M. D. B. & M. Section 14: That portion of the NE 1/4 of SW 1/4 described as follows: Beginning at a point that is 200 feet South and 60 feet West of the center of said Section; thence West 560 feet; thence South 560 feet; thence East 560 feet; thence North 560 feet to the point of beginning. PARCEL TWO

Township 42 North, Range 12 East, M. D. B. & M. Section 14: NE 1/4 of SW 1/4. EXCEPT THEREFROM that portion conveyed to Central Pacific Railway Company by Deed recorded December 10, 1928 in Book 47 of Deeds, Page 247, Modoc County Records. ALSO, EXCEPT THEREFROM that portion described as follows: Beginning at a point on the North boundary of the NE 1/4 of SW 1/4 of Section 14, Township 42 North, Range 12 East, M. D. B. & M., 60 feet West of the center of said Section 14 and on the West boundary of the County Highway; thence from said point West on said North boundary 560 feet; thence South parallel to the East boundary of said NE 1/4 of SW 1/4 200 feet; thence East parallel to said North boundary 560 feet; thence North 200 feet to the place of beginning. ALSO EXCEPT THEREFROM those portions conveyed to Donald W. Busch, et ux by Deed recorded May 7, 1963 in Book 187, Page 1561, Modoc County Official Records; to Oliver Cramton Jr. et ux by Deed recorded November 12, 1963 in Book 188, Page 1413, Modoc County Official Records. ALSO EXCEPT THEREFROM those portions conveyed to the County of Modoc by Deeds recorded July 11, 1969 in Book 207, Page 259 and July 30, 1971 in Book 215, Page 1, Modoc County Official Records. The property address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 20255 COUNTY ROAD 54, ALTURAS, CA 96101 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. Total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $77,608.88 In addition to cash, the trustee will accept a cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. In the event tender other than cash is accepted the Trustee may withhold the issuance of the Trustee’s Deed until funds become available to the payee or endorsee as a matter of right. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or

warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed, advances thereunder, with interest as provided therein, and the unpaid principal balance of the Note secured by said Deed with interest thereon as provided in said Note, fees, charges and expenses of the trustee and the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. Notice of Trustee’s Sale Disclosure Please be advised that the trustee may require entity or trust bidders at this trustee’s sale to provide information, documentation and/or certification of the vesting instructions and the data required to be reported pursuant to FinCEN regulations effective for transfers of residential real property to covered transferees on or after March 1, 2026. The required information must be provided to the trustee before a trustee’s deed upon sale will be issued for covered transfers. Additional information regarding these regulations and the required transferee information and certifications can be found at https://www.federalregister. gov/documents/2024 /08/29/2024-19198/antimoney-launderingregulations- for-residentialreal-estate-transfers and https://www.fincen.gov/rrefaqs#D_5 NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary,

trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 916-939-0772 or visit this internet website www.nationwideposting. com, using the file number assigned to this case PFI252290. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the internet website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale.

NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call 916939-0772, or visit this internet website www. nationwideposting.com, using the file number assigned to this case PFI252290 to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid, by remitting the funds and affidavit described in Section 2924m(c) of the Civil Code, so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. Dated: 03/09/2026 FREDERICK RICHARD ANKLIN AND RAY ANKLIN as said Trustee PLACER FORECLOSURE, INC., AS AGNET FOR THE BENEFICIARIES 12190

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Herdal Drive, Suite 9 Auburn, California 95603 (530) 888-8411 By: STELLA SHAO, TRUSTEE SALE OFFICER DIRECTIONS MAY BE OBTAINED PURSUANT TO A WRITTEN REQUEST SUBMITTED TO THE BENEFICIARY C/O PLACER FORECLOSURE, INC., 12190 HERDAL DR., SUITE 9, AUBURN, CA 95603, WITHIN 10 DAYS OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. PLACER FORECLOSURE, INC. IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NPP0486158 Published in the Modoc County Record on March 12, 19 and 26, 2026.

LEGAL NOTICE ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

Case Number: #2025CV076799 TO ALL INTERESTED

PERSONS: Petitioner:

Acelino Young filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: Acelino Young to Proposed name: Acelino Wolcott. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING

Date: March 19, 2026 at Time: 10:00 a.m. Dept. 6

The address of the court is Superior Court of California, Lassen Superior Court, Hall of Justice, 2610 Riverside Dr., Susanville, CA 96130.

A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Modoc County Record.

Date: February 26, 2026 /s/, Judge of the Superior Court. This statement was filed with the Lassen Superior Court on December 09, 2025.

Published in the Modoc County Record on February 26 and March 05, 12, and 19, 2026.

LEGAL NOTICE ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

Case Number: #2025CV076800

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: Andre Young filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: Andre Young to Proposed name: Andre Wolcott.

THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING

Date: March 19, 2026 at Time: 10:00 a.m. Dept. 6

The address of the court is Superior Court of California, Lassen Superior Court, Hall of Justice, 2610 Riverside Dr., Susanville, CA 96130.

Date: February 26, 2026 /s/, Judge of the Superior Court.

This statement was filed with the Lassen Superior Court on December 09, 2025.

Published in the Modoc County Record on February 26 and March 05, 12, and 19, 2026.

LEGAL NOTICE

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

Case Number: #2025CV076798 TO ALL INTERESTED

PERSONS: Petitioner: Roman Young filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: Roman Young to Proposed name: Roman Wolcott. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the

hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING

Date: March 19, 2026 at Time: 10:00 a.m. Dept. 6

The address of the court is Superior Court of California, Lassen Superior Court, Hall of Justice, 2610 Riverside Dr., Susanville, CA 96130.

Date: February 26, 2026 /s/, Judge of the Superior Court.

This statement was filed with the Lassen Superior Court on December 09, 2025

Published in the Modoc County Record on February 26 and March 05, 12, and 19, 2026.

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER

ESTATE OF:

Richard Howard Brooke, Sr.

CASE NUMBER: PR-26010

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: Richard Howard Brooke, Sr.

A Petition for Probate has been filed by: Kimberly A. Williams and Richard D. Brooke, Jr. in the Superior Court of California, County of: Modoc.

The Petition for Probate requests that: Kimberly A. Williams and Richard D. Brooke, Jr. be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

The petition requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court.

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: April 03, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., Dept. 1.

Address of court: Superior Court of California, County of Modoc, 205 South East Street, Alturas, CA 96101.

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.

Attorney for Petitioner: Tom Gifford, Esq., 113 W North Street, Alturas, CA 96101. Phone: 530-233-3100.

Filed with the Modoc County Superior Court on March 02, 2026.

Published in the Modoc County Record on March 05, 12 and 19, 2026.

. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

File No. 20260000016

Exp: March 01, 2031

Original Filing

The following person is

doing business as: Adin Supply Co., PO BOX 338, Adin, CA 96006.

Registered Owner: (1) Francisco Castaneda, PO BOX 338, Adin, CA 96006. Phone: (530) 354-3319. (2) Mariana Castaneda, PO BOX 338, Adin, CA 96006. Phone: (951) 858-0028. This business is conducted by: A Married Couple. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name listed above on March 02, 2026.

I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.

/s/ Mariana Castaneda, Owner

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Modoc County on March 02, 2026.

Published in the Modoc County Record on March 05, 12, 19 and 26, 2026.

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

FILE NUMBER: 2021-004

The fictitious business name was filed in Modoc County on February 23, 2026. The person(s) have abandoned the use of the fictitious business name(s): Name of Business (es): Tall Sage Farm, 182 Desert Zen, Cedarville, CA 96104. County: Modoc. REGISTERED OWNERS: (1) Adam Baker, 182 Desert Zen, Cedarville, CA 96104. Business was conducted by: An Individual.

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

SIGNATURE OF REGISTRANT: /s/ Adam Baker, Owner.

Print name of person signing. If corporation, also print corporate title of officer. If LLC, also print title of officer or manager. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Modoc County on February 23, 2026.

I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS COPY IS A CORRECT COPY OF THE ORIGINAL STATEMENT ON FILE IN MY OFFICE. Filed by: /s/ Julie L. Ihrke, Deputy Clerk.

Published in the Modoc County Record on February 26 and March 05, 12 and 19, 2026.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

File No. 20260000011

Exp: February 12, 2031

Original Filing

The following person is doing business as: Menard USA, 3025 Venture Rd.,

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Placerville, CA 95667.

Registered Owner:

(1) Farrell Design-Build Companies. Inc., 3025 Venture Rd., Placerville, CA 95667. Phone: (530) 6214867..

This business is conducted by: A Corporation.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name listed above on February 13, 2026.

I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.

/s/ Richard Howard Brooke, Sr.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Modoc County on February 13, 2026.

Published in the Modoc County Record on February 26 and March 05, 12 and 19, 2026.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 2026F012

The following person(s) is/are doing business as: Tractor Supply Company Business Address: 142 Robs Way, Susanville, CA 96130

Tractor Supply Company West, LLC, 5401 Virginia Way, Brentwood, TN 37027

This business is conducted by: Limited Liability Company

The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the above name(s) on N/A Tractor Supply Company West, LLC

Signed: /s/ Kurt Barton, CFO

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: 02/13/2026

This Fictitious Business Name Statement expires five

years from the date it was filed.

Published in the Modoc County Record on February 26 and March 05, 12 and 19, 2026.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 20260000010

Exp: February 08, 2031

Original Filing

The following person is doing business as: B Street Digital Operations, 504 N sat B St., Alturas, CA 96101.

Registered Owner: (1) Laura Christine Bunker, 504 N East B St., Alturas, CA 96101. Phone: (208) 739-5963.

This business is conducted by: An Individual.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name listed above on February 09, 2026.

I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.

/s/ Laura Christine Bunker, Owner

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Modoc County on February 09, 2026.

Published in the Modoc County Record on February 26 and March 05, 12 and 19, 2026.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT

File No. 20260000018

Exp: March 04, 2031

Original Filing

The following person is doing business as: Eagleville Saloon,13750 County Road

1, Eagleville, CA 96110.

Registered Owner: (1) Tom Montgomery, P.O. Box 211, Eagleville, CA 96110. Phone: (310) 9185887. (2) Sarah Sutton, P.O.Box 211, Eagleville, CA 96110. Phone: (310) 9185887.

This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name listed above on February 13, 2026.

I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.

/s/ Richard Hammers, CFO

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Modoc County on March 05, 2026.

Published in the Modoc County Record on March 12, 19, 26 and April 02, 2026.

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER

ESTATE OF:

Terisa Chantele Sahli aka Terisa Chantel Stover

CASE NUMBER: PR-26011

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: Terisa Chantele Sahli aka Terisa Chantel Stover

A Petition for Probate has been filed by: John M. Stover in the Superior Court of California, County of: Modoc.

The Petition for Probate requests that: John M. Stover be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: April 03, 2026, 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 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.

Attorney for Petitioner: DeAnne E. Parker, Law Office of Parker & Cox, P.C. 1824 West Street, Suite 2, Redding, CA 96001. Phone: 530-242-6025. Filed with the Modoc County Superior Court on February 23, 2026. Published in the Modoc County Record on March 12, 19 and 26, 2026.

CLASSIFIEDS

Deadline for Classified Advertising is Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m $10.00

$10.00 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 • EMAIL: alisha@modocrecord.com

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PROPERTY TAX DEADLINE 2nd INSTALLMENT DUE

DIANE DOLAN-PARRISHWHALEN: You have chosen not to appeal the judgement against you; therefore, you are legally required to immediately pay the $10,090.00 you owe. You stated in court and in writing that you would comply with the judge’s decision. Please remit payment to: PO Box 2, Cedarville, CA 96104. (13Feb/ TFN)

H elp W anted

The second installment of secured property tax is due by 5:00 p.m., Friday, April 10, 2026. Taxes not paid by then will be subject to a 10% penalty charge plus $10.00 cost on each assessment parcel. You may pay your taxes using on-line access at tax.modoc.us or call 1-866-415-4720 to make your payment by credit or debit card (charges 2.38%) or for free by e-check (must input your routing and checking account number). You must know your parcel or assessment number to pay by this method. Payments may be made in Room 101 at the Old Courthouse, 204 S. Court Street in Alturas in the office of Macey VonRader, Treasurer-Tax Collector, or by mail. The Tax Collector’s office will be open 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (including the lunch hour) Thursday April 2nd, Friday April 3rd and Monday through Friday April 6th - 10th for your convenience. When making your payment, be sure to include the proper tax stubs. All mail must be postmarked no later than Monday, April 10th and sent to: Modoc County Tax Collector, 204 S Court St, Rm 101, Alturas, CA 96101. (19Mar/ Apr9)

DIANE DOLANPARRISH-WHALEN:

The City of Alturas is currently accepting applications for the Administrative Assistant to the City Treasurer position. This is a non-exempt, full time, benefited position. The City offers a competitive benefit package to include 14 paid holidays,1-floating holiday, medical, dental, vision, life, and GAP insurance with little cost to the employee, and CalPERS retirement. Minimum Qualifications for the position include: office experience with customer service, data entry, record keeping, and Microsoft Office. Applicant must have knowledge of basic accounting and payroll operations. Salary Range for the position is $51,090$77,288 depending on experience. Full detailed job descriptions and applications are available at City Hall in the Clerk/Treasurer’s Office or online at www.cityofalturas.us. Questions pertaining to the position can be directed to City Treasurer, Dorothy Long at 530-233-2512 or dlong@cityofalturas. us. Applications must be submitted by 5:00pm on October 24, 2025, to City Hall or via email to the City Treasurer. The City of Alturas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. (9Oct/Oct16)

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QUALITY IMPROVEMENT

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 with the judge’s decision. Please remit payment to: PO Box 2, Cedarville, CA 96104. (13Feb/TFN)

MANAGER for Sierra Cascade Family Opportunities. 40 hrs/wk, 52 wks/yr. Annual salary starts based on $36.64-38.88 per hour, plus medical

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MANAGER for Sierra Cascade Family Opportunities, Head Start Alturas Center. 40 hrs/wk, 43 wks/ yr, $18.03-$18.76 plus benefits. Responsible for meal preparation in a preschool classroom, kitchen clean-up, food purchasing and monthly paperwork. Must be 18 or older and possess a high school diploma or GED. Criminal background clearance required after offer of employment is made. Resumes and applications received until 3/27/2026. Send to Gina Wood, 424 N Mill Creek Rd, Quincy, CA 95971. EOE (19Mar/ Mar26)

and retirement benefits and generous vacation time. Possession of BA degree, minimum, in Computer Science, Statistics, Business Administration or related field required, including 2 years experience in program management. Position is responsible for planning, developing, implementing comprehensive data plan; conduct a variety of analytical activities; ensure continuous quality improvement; IT technical assistance; overall quality control and guidance to printed forms and manuals. Head Start and State Preschool experience preferred. Applicant must be visionary, an effective communicator and support a team approach to service delivery. Resumes and transcripts must be received by 5:00pm on 10/31/2025. Send to Gina Wood, 424 N Mill Creek Rd, Quincy, CA 95971. (9Oct/Oct30)

Bus Driver / Transportation Position. The Surprise Valley Joint Unified School District is accepting applications for a full/ part time Bus Driver / Transportation.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED). • Able to acquire a Class “B” Commercial Drivers License and Special Drivers Certificate.

• DMV printout of Driving Record

• Pass Pre-Employment Drug Test. • Pass Department of Justice Background Check.

Modoc County Office of Education is accepting applications for the following position: (1) Food Services Coordinator I/II. Hours: 8 hours per day. Site: Modoc County Office of Education. Starting: July 1, 2026. Salary: Range I-$20.80-$30.16 per hour. Range II$24.46- $35.81 per hour. Closing: open until filled. Anyone interested in applying for the following position for the 2026/27 school year must apply to Sonya Murphy at 139 Henderson St. Alturas CA 96101 in writing or by email at smurphy@ modoccoe.k12.ca.us. Please submit a classified application, cover letter, resume and 3 letters of recommendation. Please see job descriptions on our website (www. modoccoe.k12.ca.us) for specific qualifications or Apply on Edjoin.org. (19Mar/Mar26)

• If you do not have the Class B License or the California Bus Driver Certificate and you are interested in the position, the district can assist you with the training to obtain certification.

Salary: $18.92 - 23.32 per hour, depending on experience. Start Date: As soon as possible Application Deadline: Until position is filled. For more information, please visit the District Office located at

The Modoc County Department of Agriculture is now accepting applications for open Noxious Weed Spraying positions. Job details and application may be obtained from the Modoc County Department of Agriculture, 335 N.

470 Lincoln Street, Cedarville, CA., or call 530-279-6141 x 123 or x 122. To apply for this position, please visit www.edjoin.org (2Oct/ Oct9)

Main Street, Alturas, California 96101, or by calling 530-233-6401. (12Mar/Mar19)

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dssadmin@co.modoc. ca.us / 530-233-6501. EOE/ADA/Drug Free Workplace. (Jan8/TFN)

Modoc Joint Unified School District has an opening for an 8th Grade Boys Basketball Coach. Please apply at Edjoin. org. (2Oct/Oct9)

Modoc Joint Unified School District has openings for a Varsity Boys Basketball Coach and a Junior Varsity Wrestling Coach. Please apply at Edjoin.org. (2Oct/Oct9)

MODOC COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES is recruiting for an ELIGIBILITY SUPERVISOR in Alturas, CA. Salary: $4,220–$5,386/month, plus benefits. View qualifications and apply online at Merit System Services: https://www. governmentjobs.com/ careers/MSS or https:// www.co.modoc.ca.us/. For more information, contact CalHR MSS at 916-323-2360 or Modoc County DSS at dssadmin@co.modoc. ca.us / 530-233-6501. EOE/ADA/Drug Free Workplace. (Jan8/TFN)

MODOC COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES is recruiting for an ELIGIBILITY SPECIALIST TRAINEE in Alturas, CA. Salary: $2,977–$3,801/month, plus benefits. View qualifications and apply online at Merit System Services: https://www. governmentjobs.com/ careers/MSS or https:// www.co.modoc.ca.us/ For more information, contact CalHR MSS at 916-323-2360 or Modoc County DSS at dssadmin@co.modoc. ca.us / 530-233-6501. EOE/ADA/Drug Free Workplace. (9OCT/ TFN)

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DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES is recruiting for an EMPLOYMENT & TRAINING WORKER I/II in Alturas, CA. Employment & Training Worker I: $3,288–$4,197/ month. Employment & Training Worker II: $3,456–$4,412/month. Both plus benefits. View qualifications and apply online at Merit System Services: https://www. governmentjobs.com/ careers/MSS or https:// www.co.modoc.ca.us/. For more information, contact CalHR MSS at 916-323-2360 or Modoc County DSS at dssadmin@co.modoc. ca.us / 530-233-6501. EOE/ADA/Drug Free Workplace. (Jan8/TFN)

MODOC COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES is recruiting for an EMPLOYMENT & TRAINING WORKER III in Alturas, CA. Salary: $3,820–$4,875/ month, plus benefits. View qualifications and apply online at Merit System Services: https://www. governmentjobs.com/ careers/MSS or https:// www.co.modoc.ca.us/. For more information, contact CalHR MSS at 916-323-2360 or Modoc County DSS at

MODOC COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES is recruiting for an ELIGIBILITY SPECIALIST I in Alturas, CA. Salary: $3,129–$3,995/month, plus benefits. View qualifications and apply online at Merit System Services: https://www. governmentjobs.com/ careers/MSS or https:// www.co.modoc.ca.us/ For more information, contact CalHR MSS at 916-323-2360 or Modoc County DSS at dssadmin@co.modoc. ca.us / 530-233-6501. EOE/ADA/Drug Free Workplace. . (9OCT/

MODOC COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES is recruiting for an ELIGIBILITY SPECIALIST II in Alturas, CA. Salary: $3,288–$4,197/month, plus benefits. View qualifications and apply online at Merit System Services: https://www. governmentjobs.com/ careers/MSS or https:// www.co.modoc.ca.us/ For more information, contact CalHR MSS at 916-323-2360 or Modoc County DSS at dssadmin@co.modoc. ca.us / 530-233-6501. EOE/ADA/Drug Free Workplace. . (9OCT/ TFN)

MODOC COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES is recruiting for a SOCIAL SERVICE AIDE in Alturas, CA. Salary: $3,356.00$4,282.00/ month, plus benefits. View qualifications and apply online at Merit System Services: https://www. governmentjobs.com/ careers/MSS or https:// www.co.modoc.ca.us/. For more information, contact CalHR MSS at 916-323-2360 or Modoc County DSS at dssadmin@co.modoc. ca.us / 530-233-6501. EOE/ADA/Drug Free Workplace. (Jan8/TFN)

MODOC COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES is recruiting for a SOCIAL WORKER I in Alturas, CA. Salary: $3,706–$4,730/month, plus benefits. View qualifications and apply online at Merit System Services: https://www. governmentjobs.com/ careers/MSS or https:// www.co.modoc.ca.us/. For more information, contact CalHR MSS at 916-323-2360 or Modoc County DSS at dssadmin@co.modoc. ca.us / 530-233-6501. EOE/ADA/Drug Free Workplace. (Jan8/TFN)

MODOC COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES is recruiting for an ELIGIBILITY SPECIALIST III in Alturas, CA. Salary: $3,634–$4,638/month, plus benefits. View qualifications and apply online at Merit System Services: https://www. governmentjobs.com/ careers/MSS or https:// www.co.modoc.ca.us/ For more information, contact CalHR MSS at 916-323-2360 or Modoc County DSS at dssadmin@co.modoc. ca.us / 530-233-6501. EOE/ADA/Drug Free Workplace. . (9OCT/ TFN)

MODOC COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES is recruiting for a SOCIAL WORKER II in Alturas, CA. Salary: $3,896–$4,973/month, plus benefits. View qualifications and apply online at Merit System Services: https://www. governmentjobs.com/ careers/MSS or https:// www.co.modoc.ca.us/. For more information, contact CalHR MSS at 916-323-2360 or Modoc County DSS at dssadmin@co.modoc. ca.us / 530-233-6501. EOE/ADA/Drug Free Workplace. (Jan8/TFN)

MODOC COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES is recruiting for a

MODOC COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES is recruiting for an EMPLOYMENT & TRAINING WORKER I/II in Alturas, CA. Employment & Training Worker I: $3,288–$4,197/ month. Employment & Training Worker II: $3,456–$4,412/month. Both plus benefits. View qualifications and apply online at Merit System Services: https://www. governmentjobs.com/ careers/MSS or https:// www.co.modoc.ca.us/ For more information, contact CalHR MSS

at 916-323-2360 or Modoc County DSS at dssadmin@co.modoc. ca.us / 530-233-6501.

EOE/ADA/Drug Free Workplace. . (9OCT/ TFN)

SOCIAL WORKER III in Alturas, CA. Salary: $4,305–$5,496/ month, plus benefits. View qualifications and apply online at Merit System Services: https://www. governmentjobs.com/ careers/MSS or https:// www.co.modoc.ca.us/. For more information, contact CalHR MSS at 916-323-2360 or Modoc County DSS at dssadmin@co.modoc. ca.us / 530-233-6501.

For rent

MODOC COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES is recruiting for an EMPLOYMENT & TRAINING WORKER III in Alturas, CA. Salary: $3,820–$4,875/ month, plus benefits. View qualifications and apply online at Merit System Services: https://www. governmentjobs.com/ careers/MSS or https:// www.co.modoc.ca.us/ For more information, contact CalHR MSS at 916-323-2360 or Modoc County DSS at dssadmin@co.modoc. ca.us / 530-233-6501. EOE/ADA/Drug Free Workplace. . (9OCT/ TFN)

EOE/ADA/Drug Free Workplace. (Jan8/TFN)

MODOC COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES is recruiting for a SOCIAL WORKER IV (A/B) in Alturas, CA. Social Worker IV-A: $4,758–$6,072/month. Social Worker IV-B: $5,001–$6,381/month. Both plus benefits. View qualifications and apply online at Merit System Services: https://www. governmentjobs.com/ careers/MSS or https:// www.co.modoc.ca.us/. For more information, contact CalHR MSS at 916-323-2360 or Modoc County DSS at dssadmin@co.modoc. ca.us / 530-233-6501. EOE/ADA/Drug Free Workplace. (Jan8/TFN)

MODOC COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES is recruiting for a SOCIAL WORKER I in Alturas, CA. Salary: $3,706–$4,730/month, plus benefits. View qualifications and apply online at Merit System Services: https://www. governmentjobs.com/ careers/MSS or https:// www.co.modoc.ca.us/ For more information, contact CalHR MSS at 916-323-2360 or Modoc County DSS at dssadmin@co.modoc. ca.us / 530-233-6501. EOE/ADA/Drug Free Workplace. . (9OCT/ TFN)

MODOC COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES is recruiting for PART-TIME, EXTRA HELP EMPLOYEES in Alturas, CA. Salary: $16.50/hour, no benefits. Duties may include clerical tasks, transporting/ accompanying adults or children to and from activities or appointments, and other support for social service programs. Valid driver’s license required. Applications are available at Social Services, 120 N. Main St, Alturas, CA, or upon request to dssadmin@co.modoc. ca.us. EOE/ADA/Drug Free Workplace. (Jan8/ TFN)

For rent in Alturas, close to schools, 3 bedroom 2 bath house. $ 1300 per month. Absolutely No Pets and No Smoking. First month’s rent and $1500 security deposit required. Applications and Heard Plumbing 208 E. 12th Street. (05Mar/TFN)

Yard sale

MODOC COUNTY

DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES is recruiting for a SOCIAL WORKER III in Alturas, CA. Salary: $4,305–$5,496/month, plus benefits. View qualifications and apply online at Merit System Services: https://www. governmentjobs.com/ careers/MSS or https:// www.co.modoc.ca.us/ For more information, contact CalHR MSS at 916-323-2360 or Modoc County DSS at dssadmin@co.modoc. ca.us / 530-233-6501. EOE/ADA/Drug Free Workplace. . (9OCT/ TFN)

YARD SALE: DOWNSIZING two households! This Friday and Saturday, March 20 and 21 from 8 AM to 3 PM. Located at 1202 Carlos in Alturas. Snowmobiles, tools, household items, boat, trailer, motorcycle, something for everyone! (19Mar)

Do you have fruit trees that haven’t been pruned in a while? Call Jon at 530-708-2878 for a free quote. I have over 20 years experience making trees look good! (19Mar)

For sale

FOR SALE: TWO HUSQVARNA straight shaft strimmers, $70 each. Also, one Echo 8’ pole saw, $80. Call (530) 640-0660. (19Mar)

Part Green Juniper Rounds, 14” long. $200 per cord. Call (530) 6402746. (19Mar)

MODOC COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES is recruiting for a SOCIAL WORKER IV (A/B) in Alturas, CA. Social Worker IV-A: $4,758–$6,072/month. Social Worker IV-B: $5,001–$6,381/month. Both plus benefits. View qualifications and apply online at Merit System Services: https://www. governmentjobs.com/ careers/MSS or https:// www.co.modoc.ca.us/ For more information, contact CalHR MSS at 916-323-2360 or Modoc County DSS at dssadmin@co.modoc. ca.us / 530-233-6501. EOE/ADA/Drug Free Workplace. . (9OCT/ TFN)

IN: Modoc, Lassen, Plumas. Quick Cash. Call Now: (530) 670-0253. (TFN)

MODOC COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES is recruiting for a SOCIAL WORKER in Alturas, CA. Salary: $5,001–$6,381/month, plus benefits. View qualifications and apply online at Merit System

For more information, contact CalHR MSS at 916-323-2360 or Modoc County DSS at dssadmin@co.modoc. ca.us / 530-233-6501. EOE/ADA/Drug Free Workplace. (9OCT/ TFN)

Continue from page 8 made one self-sufficient. So, teaching valuable lessons not only to his three boys, but to all the younger ones was high on his list, and that is what he did his entire life. Louis continued to work on his ranch up until his passing. Whatever was going on for the day, Louis was ready to go get busy, getting it done. From working on equipment, haying, feeding the cows, opening up gates (he insisted), to farming, and animal husbandry, as this was his passion. You can say, he led the life of what so many have only dreamt about. He was a loving Son, Brother, Grandchild, Husband, Father, Papa, Grandpapa, Uncle, Great Uncle, Great Great Uncle, Father-in-Law and a true ol’time cowboy. He will be greatly missed, but his traditions will live on forever, for he made darn sure of that.

Louis is survived by one brother William Francis Adair (and wife Jenny) of Ely, Nevada. Three sons, Daniel Louis Shaffer (and wife Dana), Martin Albert Shaffer (and wife Sandra), and Steve Delvin Shaffer (and wife Michele) all of Alturas, CA. Four grandchildren, Brandon Louis Shaffer of Green, Oregon, Dene

Jeanne Harris (and husband Howard) of Kingsland, Georgia, Daniel P. Staton of Cedarville, CA, and Donna Jane Shaffer of Alturas, CA. Five great grandchildren, Ryan Mathew Banister of Kingsland, Georgia, Levi Martin Shaffer and Gemma Jeanne Shaffer of Green,

Oregon, Adrian McKannalee Harris and Delilah Jeanne Harris of Kingsland, Georgia, along with numerous nieces and nephews.

He was proceeded in death by wife, Dora Jane (Steward) Shaffer, Gary Adair (brother), Joann Adair (sister), Richard Adair (brother), Mildred

Modoc County Deputy Sheriff’s Association

The Modoc County Deputy Sheriff’s Association is pleased to announce it’s support for Randall Harr for Superior Court Judge of Modoc County. Since his appointment, Judge Harr has upheld the rule of law in Modoc County in a fair and impartial manner. It has been our experience that Judge Harr keeps the community’s overall safety in mind during the court process. We believe it’s in the best interest of both our members and the community we serve that Randall Harr continues to serve the people of Modoc County.

Paid for Modoc County Deputy Sheriffs Association.

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Please drive by and contact the listing agent, your favorite Realtor or broker. Priced to Sell!!

Catherine Beebe (mother), Daniel Wayne Shaffer (grandson), Elsie Spaulding (Grandmother, who he called mom), Louis Albert Beebe (Uncle), Lee Elmer Shaffer (brother), and Fern Lee Shaffer (father).

CELEBRATING 37 YEARS IN REAL ESTATE!

At the request of Louis, there will be no funeral services. The family is planning a private gathering this spring. Cards of condolence may be sent to Shaffer Ranch P.O. Box 1332 Alturas, CA 96101

40 acres in Thoms Creek, views of the Goose Lake Valley and the Warner Mtns., fenced on 3 sides, great privacy for that new home or complete the fence and graze, many uses for this property. Possible owner financing with good down, short term.....$99,500.00.

20 acres in Thoms Creek, sweeping views, good access, build that dream home.....$50,000.00.

Views, Space and All New for You! This lovely country home with good access off a paved road, has all new paint inside and out.

3 bedroom 1.75 baths, 1898 s.f. On 2 acres with views in all directions. Attached 2 car garage, hot house, garden area, orchard, additional shop/ garage with 2 parking spaces, outside entrance to upstairs suite, can be rented out or primary suite.....$363,000.00.

Great Business Opportunity, purchase business and a 2 bed, 1 bath home and garage on one acre. Be the hub of a small town, post office, convenience store and grill, liquor licenses. Work and live in a small rural town away from the city, on Hwy 395 N.....reduced.....$199,500. Hafer Hills acreages with wells and septic systems.

Lot 9, 19.99 ac…$110,000.

Lot 10, 21.21 ac...$115,000. Both lots have good views of the Warner Mtns.