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RECORD
Vol. 133, No. 31 29
Alturas, California
October 9, 23,2025 2025
Serving Modoc Since 1892 20 24 Pages
Historic Elementary Cottage on Main StreetBoost Gets Fire Facelift Alturas Students Safety Skills with CAL FIRE The historic Nevada- envision what it would have California-Oregon Railway been like to live there 100 employee cottage at 519 years ago. Several modern Main Street has been many improvements were also different businesses over the made including improving years, a hair studio, antique attic, wall and floor insulation shop, craft store and more. thanks to Alturas Rotary. It is now home to the Modoc “The restoration of the County Transitional Age cottage has provided Youth (TAY) Center. local youth with more The N-C-O Railway than just a space—it’s historical society purchased offered a connection to the property in 2023 to save history, craftsmanship, the last railway employee and community roots. By cottage on Main Street. preserving the historical The cottage was designed character of the building, by renowned architect, rather than replacing it Frederick DeLongchamps, with something modern the same architect who and generic, we’ve created designed the Modoc County a meaningful environment Courthouse. It was built by Unit-Facebook where young people can Cal Fire Lassen-Modoc the N-C-O Railway in 1917 gather, learn, and feel a part The CAL FIRE Lassen Fire Prevention Trailer. after selling their Reno of something larger than gained essential Modoc Unit, in collaboration They facilities to the Western themselves. This project with the Modoc Fire Safe knowledge on battery safety, Pacific and moving their reminds them that their Council and Alturas evacuation strategies, and operations and headquarters community values both its fire preparedness, in Elementary School, recently overall to Alturas. Employee Cottage past and their future.” about Stacy led a vital Fire Prevention addition to learning No. 2, as referenced the the Sphar,dangers Modoc County Public of playing Week program for onlocal blueprints, (photo) became Health. students. Focusing on this with fire equipment and home totheme, the railway’s Traffic This summer, historically firefighter year’s “Charge into understanding Manager, J. H. Mahan until accurate but modern Fire Safety: Lithium-Ion fitness and gear. the purchase of the N-C-O functioning windows were This community-focused Batteries in Your Home,” Railway by Southern Pacific installed throughout the students received hands- initiative, shared by the in 1926. cottage. FIREThese Lassen window Modoc on training inside the CAL Over the last few years, designs were originally volunteers have worked to created by the architect and refinish the wood details, along with the shake single paint, wallpaper and siding bring a grand look to
the house. Funding for the windows was provided by the McConnell Foundation and installation support was providedshows by the Pacific Power Unit, the strong Foundation. to public safety commitment “We are extremely education, ensuring younger appreciative of the financial residents understand support provided as well as critical fire prevention the countless measures. Byvolunteer teaching hours these worked lessons to bringatthe crucial anN-C-O early employee cottagehelps back to age, the program build its original grandeur. Every safer communities through time I driveawareness by, I smileand at increased how great it looks and think preparedness. Residents about the youth that the are are encouraged to follow able to find Lassen a comfortable, CAL FIRE Modoc supportive place within the cottage” Laura Snell N-C-O treasurer. Next time you walk or
Unit on social media for and students alike look ongoing safety tips and forward to each year— an opportunity to learn, community updates. Now a beloved annual connect, and celebrate the shared responsibility of event, the Snell, Fire Prevention By: Laura NCO Treasurer Week program is something keeping their community drive by,firefighters, take a moment to safe. to continuing work on the that staff, gaze at the employee cottage cottage and showcasing the and imagine the changes it rich railroad history of our has seen on Main Street. The town. To learn more about N-C-O Railway looks forward our mission, visit ncory.org.
leadership, while event listings willDeputy provide in 2018 as the Jack information on parades, Hopkins Memorial Highway. ceremonies and made other The Hopkins family the gatherings. Readers will also trip from Siskiyou County find details organizations to join localonparticipants in offering assistance with honoring Jack’s memory health care, education and and celebrating the lasting employment, as well as impact he made on the volunteer opportunities and community he served so donation drives. proudly. Community members are “The rain didn’t stop the us invited to help shape from gathering law guide. If you or with someone enforcement and you know partners has served, the Hopkins for the Modoc Mediafamily encourages Jack Hopkins Memorial Run/ you to submit a photo, name of service. Walk,”and theyears Modoc County
Submissions can be emailed Sheriff’s Office shared in a to info@modocmedia.com. Facebook the Veteranspost. Day“Though is not only years pass, this day about honoring the never past gets it’s easier. Werecognizing remember — about the good times, support one the ongoing contributions another, and ensure Jack is of veterans in our never forgotten.” neighborhoods, workplaces Deputy Hopkins, 31, and families. lost his life in the line of The on guide to duty October aims 19, 2016, provide both inspiration while responding to a call and practicalHisresources, for service. courage ensuring local continue stories to of and dedication courage and commitment represent the very best of are remembered and public service and community celebrated. protection.
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Veterans Day guide to honor local Unites serviceto Honor Deputy Jack Community members Hopkins at Annual Memorial Run Veterans Day is a time for reflection, gratitudecame and The Modoc community community. This November, together this past weekend Modoc preparing for the Record annual is Deputy Jack a special Memorial guide dedicated Hopkins Run/ to honoring the tribute men and Walk, a heartfelt to a women who have served in beloved deputy whose service the nation’s armed forces. and sacrifice continue to The guide will feature inspire strength, connection, profiles of local veterans, and remembrance. community events, support Even as rain spirits resources and fell, ways for remained high. Law residents to get involved. enforcement It will be officers, printedfamily and members, and throughout residents distributed joined and side Lassen by sidecounties. for the Modoc four-mile along highlight Highway Stories runwill resilience, and 395, which sacrifice was dedicated