Hester Steil Rahm Graveside services were held July 2, 2002 at Lake City Cemetery, Lake City, CA, for Hester Ellen Rahm. Mrs. Rahm passed away June 26, 2002 in Redding, CA. She was 63 years old. v She was born February 7, 1939 at St. Luke's Hospital in San Francisco, CA to Leo and Bea Steil. A life-long resident of Alturas, CA, Hester graduated as valedictorian with Modoc High School Class of 1956. She attended nursing school at St. Luke's School of Nursing in San Francisco, earning her nursing degree in 1960. She and Rickard Rahm were married in Alturas, CA on June 5, 1960. The couple made their home in Alturas. Mrs. Rahm was Director of Nurses at Warnerview Convalescent Hospital in Alturas, CA. for many years. After her husband passed away in 1987, she relocated for a time to Red Bluff where she enjoyed her work as Director of Nursing for CareWest in Red Bluff. Mrs. Rahm was known as a good-hearted person. She enjoyed children and animals and worked as a dedicated Registered Nurse, caring for others, until her retirement. She is survived by her daughter Lori Reyome of Reno, Nv.; son Tony Rahm of Alturas; a sister Linda James of Gridley; seven grandchildren and many nieces, nephews and friends. Lucille F. Haralson Former Alturas resident Lucille F. Haralson passed away June 25, 2002 at the age of 79. At the time of her death she was a resident of Foothill Manor Convalescent Home in Auburn, CA. Lucille Bittinger was born December 20, 1923 in Oakland, CA. She received her education at Lodi Academy and Pacific Union College in Angwin, CA. She married Wayne Haralson on February 7, 1943 in San Francisco, CA. They had two children, Robert and Barbara. Mrs. Haralson worked most of her life as a bookkeeper beginning in the Federal Civil Service in 1942. During the war, in order to follow her husband, she worked at Fort Mason in San Francisco; Oakland Army Base in Oakland, CA.; Camp Lee in Petersburg, Virginia; Army Navy Hospital in Hot Springs, Arkansas and Torrey General Hospital in Palm Springs, CA. At the end of the war both she and her husband held jobs on automobile row in San Francisco before moving to Susanville, CA in 1950. Seven years later they moved to Alturas to purchase the Chevron station at 12th and Main Streets and operated Wayne's Chevron until 1982. While living in Alturas Mrs. Haralson worked as secretary to the principal at Modoc High School and at the Modoc County Social Services Department. Mrs. Haralson is survived by her son Robert Haralson of Juneau, Alaska; daughter Barbara Hucherson of Auburn, CA.; daughter-in-law Terri Haralson of Alturas; grandsons Mike Haralson and his wife Angela of Alturas; Robert Haralson of Alturas and Ryan Haralson of Reno, Nevada; great-grandsons Trace and Matt Corbett and Rowdy Haralson of Alturas. Her husband Wayne preceded her in death in April 1998. Interment will be in the Camino Cemetery, Placerville, CA. No services will be held at her request. Alma Fay Wimer Modoc resident Alma Fay Wimer passed away in Cedarville, CA on July 5, 2002. she was 95. Born December 24, 1906 to John and Cora Hanks in Eagleville, CA. she graduated from Surprise Valley High School, Cedarville. She married Bill Wimer in Eagleville in 1952. Mrs. Wimer taught grade school in Eagleville during the early 1950s. She later worked in Alturas as a dental assistant for Dr. Donald Doncaster until she retired and moved to the Bay Area for a time. She is survived by her sister Ilene Weiner and niece Bonnie Draper of Fallon, Nev.; nieces Niki Patterson of Winters, CA; Stephanie Egle of Alturas, CA and cousin Nelda Harris of Surprise Valley. Burial will be private at Eagleville, CA Cemetery. Memorials may be made to a charity of the donor's choice. July 18, 2002 John Eden (Jack) Benner A memorial service for lifetime Modoc rancher John Eden (Jack) Benner of Cedarville will be held Friday, July 19 in the Eagleville Community Hall at 11:00 a.m. Mr. Benner passed away on July 15, 2002 in Cedarville. A life time resident of Modoc County, he died in the same house in which he was born. He was 91 years of age. Born August 3, 1910 in Cedarville, CA, he graduated from Surprise Valley High School, Cedarville. He married Elouise Vale Wilson in Reno, Nev. on June 23, 1939 He was preceded in death by his wife Elouise in February of 1972; his son George Benner, grandson John E. Benner, sisters Jean Tierney and Irene Smith and brother Virgil Benner Mr. Benner is survived by his son John and daughter-in-law Wendy; daughter Mary Alice Sandstrom; grandchildren Lisa, Warren and Theresa Benner of Asotin, Washington; Buck Benner of Idaho, Christa Benner of Florida, Angela Main and Paula Benner of Klamath Falls, OR., Jennifer and Loren Vermillion of Cedarville, Melinda Sandstrom of Cedarville, extended grandchildren Lee and Waneva Conner of Reno, Nev.; great-grandchildren Warren Benner, Erik, Kevin and Justin Main, Monica and Brittany Vermillion and Claire Benner; Brothers Hector Benner of Chester, CA, Warren Benner of Klamath Falls, OR; sisters Beverly Moore of Alturas and Elenore Casselman of Coeur d'Alene, Idaho; numerous nieces and nephews and many friends Donations may be made in his honor to Surprise Valley Hospital, P.O. Box 246, Cedarville, CA 96104....... Burial will be at Eagleville Cemetery at a later date. Donald Lee Armstrong Adin resident Donald Lee Armstrong, 52, passed away unexpectedly on July 10, 2002 in Adin, CA. Services were held on Monday, July 15 at 11 a.m. Pastor Walt Fisher conducted the service at graveside at the Adin Cemetery Mr. Armstrong was born August 19, 1949 in Bieber, CA. and finished high school in McMinnville, Ore. He served with the U.S. Marine Corps in the Vietnam War and was discharged on January 21, 1970. He was a life-time member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars He and Kay Wayman were married on November 8, 1969 in Reno, Nev. He was a timber faller by trade and had made Big Valley and Modoc County his home for 32 years. Mr. Armstrong had a passion for cooking and was known for his culinary talents. He often cooked for friends and family who enjoyed his meals. He also like to hunt, fish and spend time in the company of family and friends He is survived by his wife Kay Armstrong of Chico, CA; son Michael Armstrong of Manhattan Beach, CA.; daughter Kristin and son-in-law Tom Davis; grandson Tommy Davis, all of Williams, CA.; parents Bill and Norma Armstrong of Adin, CA.; brother Dave Armstrong of Prineville, OR; sister Kathy Darnell, Bieber, CA.; brother Randy Armstrong, Adin; grandmother Tina Armstrong, Adin Donations in Mr. Armstrong's memory may be directed to the Big Valley Veterans of Foreign Wars Scholarship Fund Harriett Young Alturas resident Harriett Young passed away in Alturas, Calif. July 15, 2002, after a lengthy respiratory illness. She was 80. Born Harriett Smith on August 23, 1921 in Yreka, CA., she completed high school in Winnemucca, Nevada. She married Marlin Young of Alturas on May 19, 1965 in Virginia City, Nev. Mrs. Young worked with Harvey's Resort in Lake Tahoe, for many years, first as a Keno runner, then a Keno Writer and in later years in the resort office, until she retired. The Youngs relocated from Gardnerville, Nev. to Alturas, CA. nine years ago. Mrs. Young's enthusiasm for life and people was only what most people can imagine, say family members. "Her smile would brighten your day, just as the ray of sunshine warms your body in the cold of the winter. She has touched us all in so many ways. Her spirit lives in us all. She was loved by us all and will be missed." She is survived by her husband Marlin of Alturas, CA; sons Gene of Alturas,CA; Doug of Elko, Nev. and Richard of Moundhouse, Nev.; 18 grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and her lovable partner Gidget. Services will be private. Melba Eckhoff A former native of Modoc, Melba Eckhoff passed away on July 3, 2002 unexpectedly at Kaiser Hospital in Sacramento, CA, at the age of 84. She was born Melba June Essex on September 10, 1917 in Alturas, CA to Phillip and Mamie Essex. She grew up on the family's Hot Creek Ranch, now the Fisher Ranch. Her grammar school days were spent at Lone Star Country School. She and her brother, Marvin, drove a horse and buggy to school. Melba graduated from Modoc High School with the class of 1936. The following year, she graduated from Sullivan's Beauty College in San Jose, CA. On June 15, 1938, Melba and William "Bill" Eckhoff were married in Reno, NV. They celebrated 64 years of marriage this year. They have lived in Sacramento since the mid-forties. Melba was a loving, devoted wife, mother and grandmother, always ready to help those who needed her. She loved to garden, raise African Violets, crochet, and do needlework. She and Bill made a lot of ceramics greenware, of which Melba did the finishing and painting. She was Assistant Director of Mission Oaks Activity Center in Sacramento. She had volunteered over 4,000 hours of help with ceramics and other miscellaneous projects over the years. She is survived by her husband Bill, of Sacramento; daughters Cheryl and husband, Rudy Bays, of Rancho Cordova, CA, Susan and husband, Greg Marmas, of Scottsdale, AZ, and Joyce and husband John Grady of Carmichael, CA; sister Anna Bailey and husband, Fred, and sister Dolores Berlin, all of Alturas; eight grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was preceded in death by her father and mother; brother Marvin Essex; sisters Phyllis Hill and Fern Dederick; and two infant brothers. Melba will be greatly missed by her family, and all who knew her. A memorial service will be held at a later date in Sacramento. July 25, 2002 Gus Speridon Gus Speridon, 79, a long-time resident of Alturas, CA, passed away on May 17, 2002 at Redding Medical Center following a long illness. Services were held at St. George Greek Orthodox Church in Redding. The Reverend Gregory Jensen officiated. Burial was at the Greek Orthodox Memorial Park in Colma, CA. Gus was born April 15, 1923 in Oil City, PA. Being an avid outdoorsman, and for his love of Modoc, he moved himself and his wife, Toula, to Alturas from South San Francisco in 1971. The Speridons owned and operated the Drifters Inn in Alturas, and Gus was a local hunting guide for several years in Modoc County. They moved to Redding in 1994. Gus was a past president of the Chamber of Commerce, and was very active in the Rotary Club in Alturas. Some long-time residents still remember the Fandango Day Parade back in the 1970s that Gus organized. Air Force jets buzzed Main Street, and marching bands came from all over the west. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and a lifetime member of the Elks Lodge. During the Second World War, Gus was a waist gunner and radioman on B-17s in the North Atlantic. He had an extensive career in law enforcement, including a job with the U.S. Marshall's Office in San Francisco and the Sheriff's Department in San Mateo. Gus was very active in bringing a full-time Greek Orthodox Church to Redding. He will be missed by all the parishioners and his many friends in Redding. Survivors include wife, Toula, of Redding; daughter, Pamela Seghieri, of Redding; brother, Nick, of Sonoma; and grandchildren, Michael Seghieri of San Mateo, Michelle Zacharias of Redding and Alyssa Seghieri of Redding. Memorial contributions may be sent to St. George Greek Orthodox Church at P.O. Box 492584, Redding, CA 96049. Harriett Young Alturas resident Harriett Young passed away in Alturas, Calif. July 15, 2002, after a lengthy respiratory illness. She was 80. Born Harriett Smith on August 23, 1921 in Yreka, CA., she completed high school in Winnemucca, Nevada. She married Marlin Young of Alturas on May 19, 1965 in Virginia City, Nev. Mrs. Young worked with Harvey's Resort in Lake Tahoe, for many years, first as a Keno runner, then a Keno Writer and in later years in the resort office, until she retired. The Youngs relocated from Gardnerville, Nev. to Alturas, CA. nine years ago. Mrs. Young's enthusiasm for life and people was only what most people can imagine, say family members. "Her smile would brighten your day, just as the ray of sunshine warms your body in the cold of the winter. She has touched us all in so many ways. Her spirit lives in us all. She was loved by us all and will be missed." She is survived by her husband Marlin of Alturas, CA; sons Gene of Alturas,CA; Doug of Elko, Nev. and Richard of Moundhouse, Nev.; sister Eldena Lorraine of Weed, CA; 18 grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and her lovable partner Gidget. Services will be private. Kenneth 'Hoss' Salters Kenneth Bryant "Hoss" Salters, 41, of Bieber, CA. died July 18, 2002 at Mayers Memorial Hospital in Fall River Mills, CA. A memorial service was held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 23 at Bieber Memorial park. Kerr Mortuary in Alturas was in charge of crematory arrangements. Mr. Salters was employed as a prevention specialist at Modoc County Alcohol and Drug Services. The Record hopes to publish a complete obituary when the information is made available. ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Family Researcher of "The Last Frontier" Modoc County, California --- Our outgoing mail is checked by ZoneAlarm AntiVirus.

Modoc County Record - July 3, 2002 Dora Janet 'Jean' Tierney Dora Janet "Jean" Tierney's life started and ended in Cedarville, CA. She was born February 11, 1916 to Bessie May (Dyke) and John Josiah Benner. She passed away June 27, 2002 in Cedarville of natural causes. She was 86. She graduated from Surprise Valley Union High School. Other than the two years, two months, and 22 days that she spent in the Navy during World War II as a Pharmacist Mate, Jean spent her entire life with her family and friends in Modoc County. After her discharge from the Navy in November 1945, she returned to Modoc and married Billie Burke Tierney on March 24, 1946 in Reno, NV. Bill and Jean settled in Alturas, where they reared their family. On December 14, 1949, their first son, James Virgil, was born. Later the next year, on June 20, 1950, their second son, William Hector, was born. In the fall of 1954, the family moved into Modoc Manor in Alturas, where Jean lived until she moved back to Cedarville in 1993. Jean was best known in Alturas as the caring and smiling face behind the counter of Dr. Paul and Phil McKenney's office as office manager and nursing assistant. She held that position until Dr. Phil's death in 1972. After that, Jean spent the remainder of her time in Alturas as homemaker, mother, grandmother and friend. She was an avid bowler, loved to read, watch her "soaps" and spend time with her family. Jean was always known for her loving ways and her knack for being there for others. For the kids in Modoc Manor, the Tierney house was the one where they could all get together, to play football on the front lawn, study for their tests, or just hang out. They could always count on Kool-Aid at breaks or just a kind word from Jean as they ran through the house. Jean and Bill were always there for Jim and Bill. Wherever sports took the kids, Jean and Bill were there providing their support, transportation and, in some cases, providing a little extra money for some of the kids who didn't bring quite enough for the trip. To the end, Jean was still giving what she could. A smile, a thank you for any help that folks at the Surprise Valley Long Term Care Facility could give, a pat, or just her love. She is survived by two sons, James Tierney of Estacada, OR and Bill Tierney and daughter-in-law, Cheryl, of Cedarville; grandchildren Stephanie of Las Vegas, NV, Shelby of San Diego, CA, and Andy and Alyssa of Cedarville; sisters Beverly Moore of Alturas, and Eleanor Casselman of Coeur D'alene, Idaho; brothers Jack Benner of Cedarville, Warren Benner of Klamath Falls, OR and Hector Benner of Chester, CA. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bill; brother, Virgil Benner; sister, Irene Smith and her parents. Services were held at the Surprise Valley Community Church in Cedarville on July 1 at 11:00 a.m. with a potluck social gathering following. A graveside service followed at 3 p.m. at the Alturas Cemetery. Kerr Mortuary was in charge of arrangements. Glenn Rea Jobe Glenn Rea Jobe passed away on June 29, 2002 at the Modoc Medical Center in Alturas, CA. He was 80 years old. He was preceded in death by his parents and first wife, Barbara Jobe. Glenn was born December 15, 1921 in Newcastle, WY to John and Rena Jobe. He was raised, along with his older brother, John, on cattle ranches near Cody, WY, where he graduated from high school. He attended the University of Oregon in Eugene where he studied engineering until he began military service in the Horse Cavalry, patrolling the Oregon coastline during World War II. Later he was sent to Europe to serve under General Patton as a Sergeant in the 23rd Cavalry. As a lead scout during the invasion of Germany, he worked to rescue the Lipizzan horses in Austria, and for his service and bravery was awarded the Bronze Star Medal. It was during his service in the Cavalry that he learned the saddle and harness-making trade that he enjoyed throughout his life. In 1954, Glenn and his wife, Barbara, moved to Alturas, along with Barbara's twin sister, Evie Younger, and husband, John, forming a partnership working on the Lazy JY Ranch southeast of Alturas. They enjoyed the pleasures and many activities involved in raising their son, Glenn Jr. on the ranch, along with his cousins. When the ranch partnership mutually dissolved in 1967, Glenn went to work as the Modoc County Building Inspector, where he made many friends throughout the far corners of Modoc County. He continued as an active rancher on the Bowman Place in the Warner Mountains, and really worked two jobs, as a rancher and a building inspector, until he retired in 1986. For 30 years, Glenn was involved with Resource Conservation & Development programs, serving as Director, Chairman, and President of the Central Modoc RC & D. In 1992, he was honored with the President's Award for the Western Association of RC & Ds. While representing the western region, he traveled to Washington, D.C., meeting with political representatives and lobbying for ranchers' and farmers' interests. He was also a past member of the Alturas Rotary Club, where for a time he served as President. Throughout his life, he enjoyed skiing, golfing, pitching horseshoes, dancing and playing bridge. In Alturas, he helped support the development of the Arrowhead Golf Course and the Cedar Pass Ski Hill, and volunteered a lot of his time to these two interests. With his wide range of skills, he spent many hours in his workshop fixing family and friends' saddles and bridles, mounting and repairing skis, as well as welding and working on farm equipment. Because there wasn't much he couldn't repair, he enjoyed the memories of times he spent helping many young people in Modoc County with their varied activities and needs. He is survived by his wife, Christine Jobe, of Alturas, CA; brother, John Jobe, and his wife, Irene, of Wheatland, WY; son, Glenn Jobe, Jr., and his wife, Edith, of Truckee, CA; sister-in-law, Evie Younger, and her husband, John, of Alturas, CA; and numerous nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 3 at the Federated Church in Alturas, followed by a gathering for family and friends at the fellowship hall. A private family Inurnment will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be sent to: Merle West Cancer Treatment Center, 2800 Daggett, Klamath Falls, OR 97601. Hester Ellen Rahm Hester Ellen Rahm of Alturas, passed away in Redding, CA on June 26, 2002. A graveside service was held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 2 at the Lake City, CA. Cemetery. Francis Earl Leonard Francis Earl Leonard, 87, a long-time resident of Bieber, CA, died June 28, 2002, after a long illness at Mayers Memorial Hospital, Fall River Mills, CA. Graveside services were held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, July 3 at the Adin Cemetery. Pastor Harry Morris officiated. Kerr Mortuary was in charge of arrangements. Francis Leonard was born March 30, 1915 in DeKalb County, Missouri to Frank and Hattie Leonard. He was the oldest of their two children. In 1936, the family moved to the Big Valley area. On August 24, 1946, Francis and Wilma Auble went to Reno, NV to be married. He lived in Bieber on County Road A-2 from 1936 until the present, as a farmer and rancher. He enjoyed working with animals and tending to the crops. Francis had continued working until this spring, when he could no longer climb into his tractor because of his illness. Many adults, and kids who are now adults, helped him with the job of swathing, baling, raking, hauling hay, plowing, and planting. Whatever needed to be done, Francis and his crew could get the job done. Areas of work included Big Valley, Fall River Valley, Hat Creek, Tulelake, Cedarville, Eagleville, and points all around, with his custom haying jobs. Many happy moments were with family and friends, whether watching a good boxing match, basketball or a football game on television, fishing, working in the field, telling old stories, going to the Tulare Farm Show, or just sitting around the table talking and watching a granddaughter blow out the candles on her birthday cake. "We shall not see him in his tractor or swather again, but we shall always remember him sitting and working to make a straight row to the end of the field and back home again. So, for him, smile and take pride in your work and do a job you can be proud of and a job you love to do. Say thanks to all who help and encourage each other to listen, learn and take pride in a job well done," say his family members. Survivors include his wife, Wilma Leonard, of Bieber, CA; son and daughter-in-law, David and Susan Leonard, of Bieber, CA; daughter and son-in-law, Gail and Larry Betz, of Fall River Mills, CA; granddaughters, Kaila and Kathy Betz, of Fall River Mills and Cherie Bouyear-Leonard of Bieber; sister, Carrie Guttry, of Bieber; plus numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Contributions may be made to a charity of choice. July 11, 2002 Alta Fae Wood Alta Fae Wood, better known as Fay Wood, passed away at Saint Mary's Hospital in Reno, NV on June 24, 2002 at the age of 82 years young. Fay was born in Lake City, CA on February 6, 1920 to John and Bessie (Cole) Vernon. She grew up in Lake City, along with three sisters and four brothers. One sister, Blanche, survives and lives in Klamath Falls, OR. She attended school at Soldier Creek, the 49 School and Cedarville High School. She graduated from high school with the class of 1938. Fay married Herb Wood on August 16, 1941. They celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary at their home on Modoc Street in Alturas in 1991, with many friends and relatives attending. She and Herb were married 53 years when Herb passed away. During her working years, she and Herb had the Sportsman Caf’ and Bar on Main Street in Alturas. She ran it until it burned in 1953. Some of the people who worked at the Caf’ with her were Pauline Edwards, Marion and Jinny Campbell, and Dolly Pratt, to name a few. Then, when Chuck Hickerson opened "Hickerson's," Fay and Pauline Edwards went to work for Chuck. They helped open the store in 1955. You could always find what you wanted at Hickerson's. If you couldn't find it, Fay or Pauline could. If not, you really didn't need it anyway. And children had to mind when they came into the store. Fay worked there until the store closed in the early 1990's, with a short break working at where Four Corners Market is now situated. Since Herb passed away in 1994, Fay stayed busy in her garden and yard during the summer. Many a person has been a recipient of her home-grown produce. Then, when she couldn't work in the yard, she would embroider and crochet. These were things that she continued to do after leaving a full-time job. Fay was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters, four brothers, her husband, Herb, and one son, Ron Wood. She is survived by one sister, Blanche, in Klamath Falls, OR: one daughter and son-in-law, Connie and Steve Clark, in Reno, NV; one son and daughter-in-law, Skip and Pat Wood, in Alturas; six grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Fay did not wish to have any services held for her. There will be a private family Inurnment at graveside at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to your favorite charity in Fay's name. Arnold E. Hironymous Arnold "Arn" Eugene Hironymous passed away at his residence in Redding on July 2, 2002 at the age of 83 Arnold was born in Cedarville, CA on November 12, 1918, and graduated from Modoc High School in Alturas, CA. He joined the U.S. Army and was inducted into the 1st Armored Division, 81st Cavalry Reconnaissance Squadron on March 14, 1941. On May 11, 1942, Arn departed the United States to join forces fighting the European, African and Middle Eastern campaign against the German Invasion. He fought in several major World War II battles: Kasserine Pass, North Africa, Naples and Rome, Italy and Organ, Algeria. He achieved the rank of 1st Sergeant, and was awarded 14 medals for valor, bravery and good conduct, including the Purple Heart and the Croix De Guerre with the Silver Star. Arn returned to U.S. soil on February 23, 1945, and was honorably discharged on June 20, 1945. Upon returning to his hometown of Alturas, he purchased and operated a grocery store. In 1951, he and his wife, Betty, moved to Norwalk, where Arn then purchased and operated Standard Oil Service Stations in Norwalk and Long Beach, CA. In 1957, Arn, his wife, and three daughters moved to Redding, where he sold logging trucks and equipment throughout the north state until his retirement in 1980. While residing in Redding, he took up the game of golf, to discover a lifetime passion until his death. He was an active member of the Churn Creek Men's Golf Association, and over the years had been a member of Riverview Golf & Country Club and the Redding Elks Lodge. Arn also looked forward to and enjoyed an annual three-day horseback ride with the Modoc County Tribe Ride, held each August in Modoc County. He held various officer/director positions within the organization and was honored as the longest riding individual, spanning the years 1947 through 2001. Arn was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Edna Hironymous, and brother, Carroll Hironymous, of Cedarville. He is survived by his three daughters, Marcy Landis and husband, Tom, of Medford, OR, Sue Finnie and husband, Pete, of Weaverville, CA, and Linda Trotter and husband, Malcolm, of Redding, CA; four granddaughters, Amy Day, Christy Trotter, Kerry Finnie and Kimberly Finnie; and two great-grandchildren, Brooks and Emma Day. A life celebration will be held in Modoc County in late September or early October. Notice will be posted in the Modoc Record giving the details of date, time and place Darrell D. Rachford Former Alturas Chief of Police Darrell Durrell Rachford, passed away July 3, 2002 in Seattle, Washington. He was 78 and a resident of Kent, WA. Services will be held Saturday, July 13 at 1:00 p.m. at Covington Memorial Service in Kent. Visitation will be Friday, July 12 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday, July 13 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Covington Memorial Service. Mr. Rachford was born in Alturas, CA. on December 4, 1923 to A.R. Avon and Alice (Godfrey) Rachford. He was a police officer for many years in San Jose and Campbell, CA. and served as Chief of the Alturas Police Department. He also was employed as an insurance adjuster in Alaska and as a special investigator for the State Department of Transportation in Alaska. He and Jeanette Risan were married April 7, 1979 in Anchorage, Alaska. In 1979, he went to work for the GSA and retired in 1998. Mr. Rachford enjoyed hunting, fishing, his dogs, baseball, football, basketball, and enjoyed working in his garden and growing flowers. He is survived by his wife Jeanette of Kent, WA; son Darrell and wife Kim Rachford of Bonney Lake, WA.; daughters Lori and husband Greg Whitten of Enumclaw, WA.; Jeannette Gere of Auburn, WA.; Cindy and husband John Eliason of Seward, Alaska and Linda and husband Joel Johnson of Kent, WA. He is also survived by nine grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two brothers and a sister. Donations in his memory may be made to the American Heart Association, 4414 Woodland Park Ave. N., Seattle, WA 98103. Pearl Thomas Ring Alturas native Pearl Thomas Ring passed away July 10, 2002 at Modoc Medical Center Skilled Nursing Facility in Alturas, CA. She was 95 years of age. Services will be held graveside at the Alturas Cemetery on Friday, July 12 at 11:00 a.m. She was born Pearl Thomas in Alturas, CA on January 28, 1907 to Jack and Elizabeth (Fisher) Thomas. She attended schools in Alturas. She married Elmer Slippy, another Alturas native, and to this union had three children: Leon, Gladys, and Marietta. In later years, she married Lester (Shorty) Wilson, and was married for 28 years until his passing in Alturas. She then moved to Klamath Falls, where she worked at Klamath Union High School in the cafeteria for many years. In 1957, she married Leonard Ring of Klamath Falls. After her retiring from the school and his retiring from the Southern Pacific Railroad, they spent their winters in Quartzsite, AZ, summers in Alturas, and a lot of traveling in the United States. After his passing in 1981, she then spent time in Klamath Falls and Alturas. In the late 1940s in Alturas, she owned The Clothes Rack, a ladies dress store in the Belli Building for several years. Later, she worked at Fitzpatrick's clothing store. Mrs. Ring was a charter member of the Modoc Gem & Mineral Society. She belonged to the Allemanders Square Dancers in Alturas; the Merry Mixers in Klamath Falls; Northern Rebekah Lodge, as Noble Grand, their District Deputy President; Rebekah Sewing Circle; Rebekah Past Noble Grands Club; Pythian Sister Lodge; and was a member of Suburban Heights Baptist Church of Klamath Falls. Mrs. Ring enjoyed crocheting, knitting, making pretty things for her children and grandchildren, crafts of all kinds, and making jewelry of all kids with rocks she had found. She is survived by her daughters, Gladys Bowman and husband, Ralph, of Alturas, and Marietta Thomsen and husband, Al, of Portola, CA; granddaughters Yvonne Harris of Alturas and Marilyn Powers Lee of Portola; grandsons Walter Bowman of San Francisco, Richard Powers of Loyalton, CA, and Gordon Powers of Chilcoot, CA; 11 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; one stepson, Glen Ring, of Klamath Falls; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers, Everett, Elmer and Elden Thomas; and son, Leon Slippy. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor's choice. ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Family Researcher of "The Last Frontier" Modoc County, California --- Our outgoing mail is checked by ZoneAlarm AntiVirus.

June 20, 2002 June Lenore Carmichael June Lenore Carmichael, 52, formerly of Big Valley, died June 7, 2002 at her home in Mountain View, CA, after a valiant 2-year battle with breast cancer. Services were held in Mountain View on Sunday, June 9, and graveside services were conducted at the Adin Cemetery on June 14. June was born on June 1, 1950 to Mike and Bunny Carmichael, on the Kramer Ranch in Bieber. She attended grade school in Bieber, before the family moved to the Van Loan Ranch in Likely. After graduating at the top of her class from Modoc High School in 1968, she went on to attend the Computer Programming Institute of Sacramento. She worked in San Diego for several years at a medical center. She then moved to Cupertino, CA where she worked in the educational department for Medical Manager, a computer software company. June fully celebrated her life and was known for her sense of humor, even to the very last. She had a positive attitude and was thankful for every person, place and experience that crossed her path. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends. She is survived by her three daughters, Heather Gardner of Palo Alto, Tamara Perry of Isleton, and Angela Ralph of Mountain View, mother Bunny Hawkins of Adin and sister Conni Dean of Ashland, OR. She also leaves four grandchildren. Donations may be made in June's memory to a charity of your choice. Lillian Blanche Joiner Lillian Blanche Joiner, age 89, passed away in Eureka, California on June 15, 2002. Lillian was born in Oakland, CA on January 25, 1913 and spent her early years in Manteca, CA. In her early teens, her father and mother, Irvin Rudolph Steiger and Elizabeth Christiana (Sherman) Steiger moved the family to Big Valley, in Northeast California. An early memory was assisting her mother as a cook for large hay crews during the summer at the Dixie Valley Ranch. During the school year, Lillian boarded with families in Bieber, CA, and another cherished memory was Charley Gerig teaching her to dance so she'd "fit in" at her new high school. After graduating from Bieber High School, Lillian attended, graduated, and received her Registered Nursing Degree from the Franklin Hospital School of Nursing in Oakland, CA. In 1934, Lillian married her sweetheart, Albert Joiner, and the two of them spent the next 40 years building a model and prosperous ranching operation on the Pit River, north of Lookout. The ranch was sold in 1969, and Albert and Lillian spent the next 25 years traveling to every state in the union, including Alaska and Hawaii, and to Mexico. They drove the Baja trail before a road existed, played in the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans, Sea of Cortez, and most major lakes and rivers in between. Besides her husband and family, Lillian's great love was music and her piano, and her hundreds of books. She celebrated her 68th year in the California State Grange this year. Lillian was preceded in death by her loving husband of 64 years, Albert Joiner, and her brothers, Lloyd Steiger and Melville Steiger. She is survived by her children, Bill Joiner and wife, Barbara, of Lookout, CA; Peggy Crum and husband, Ted, of Little Valley, CA; and John Joiner and wife, Penny, of Eureka, CA. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Dixie and Jim Howard, Craig and Anna Joiner, Jennie Joiner, Greg and Cindy Crum, Duane and Sandra Crum, Joni Joiner, Jason Joiner, and eight great-grandchildren. Friends are invited to attend a graveside service at the Lookout Community Cemetery on Saturday, June 22 at 11:00 a.m. A potluck lunch will follow at the Lookout Fire Hall. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of choice. Edith Irene Wilson Services for Edith Irene Wilson were held Wednesday, June 19 at 11:00 a.m. at McDonald's Chapel in Redding. Mrs. Wilson, a former resident of Surprise Valley and Shasta Lake City, passed away June 14, 2002 in Redding, CA. She was 87. She was born Edith Slawson on May 10, 1915 in Hiawatha, Kansas. In 1933 she married Norris James Wilson. The couple lived in Colorado, South Dakota, Idaho, Oregon and Cedarville, CA. Mr. Wilson was Superintendent of Surprise Valley Unified School District in Cedarville from 1954 to 1958. The Wilsons moved to Central Valley in 1958, where Mrs. Wilson was employed for the Shasta County School District as Secretary for over 20 years. Mrs. Wilson was a helper and supporter to many. Throughout her life, she contributed to organizations alongside her husband. Some of those organizations included California High School Rodeo, Cedarville Rotary Club, as a member of CSEA, and the Shasta Lake Kiwanis Club. She was also a member of the Methodist Church. When someone needed help cooking, organizing or filling in, she was there to serve. Her family and friends remember her as one who was helpful to all. Mrs. Wilson was preceded in death by her husband in 1995. She is survived by five children: Barbara Brubaker of Shasta Lake City; Jim Wilson of Yreka; Karen McDonald of Alturas; Keith Wilson of McCloud, and Ron Wilson of Cottonwood. She also leaves 17 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren. Memorial donations may be directed to a charity of choice. Patricia Rose Stanley Former Alturas resident Patricia Rose Stanley of Paradise, CA, passed away June 17, 2002 in Paradise. Mrs. Stanley and her husband Jim had enjoyed making their home in Alturas for five years, before moving to Paradise in 2000 for her health reasons. She was 71. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, June 26 at 10:30 a.m. at Kerr Mortuary Chapel in Alturas, CA. A time of fellowship will follow at the Seventh-day Adventist Church, corner of Rine and West Second St., Alturas. Fern Mae Monge Funeral services for Fern Mae Monge, 61, of Artois, CA, were held Friday, June 14 at St. Monica's Catholic Church in Willows, CA; rosary on Thursday, June 13. Fern passed away on Thursday, June 6 in Redding, CA. Fern was born September 26, 1940 in McCracken, Kansas to Herbert and Helen Schuckman, the oldest of four children. After graduation from high school and Brown Mackie Business College, Fern married Delbert Turner in 1959, and they traveled to Alaska to reside. They were blessed with four children. Fern's marriage ended, and she later met and married her life partner, Raymond Monge, in 1983. Monge was reared on the family ranch near Adin. That union brought Ray's two children into her life. Fern and Ray continued to reside in Anchorage, AK until 1986, when they moved to California and owned and managed their trucking business for a number of years. Fern's professional career started in Alaska working for the court system. That career resumed in California in recent years with Glenn County courts in Willows. At interim times throughout her life, Fern had the opportunity to learn and experience the profession of truck driving, both in her own business and for other employers. Fern loved her family, her friends, and life in general, and all that it entailed. She experienced much in her life from skiing snowmachining, skydiving, taking flying lessons, truck driving, motorcycle riding, quad riding, hunting and fishing, to name a few. She loved to participate in as many activities as she could with her family and friends, and enjoyed so much being able to share in experiences with her grandchildren. That was very important to her. Her interests included working in her yard, woodworking, enhancing her computer knowledge, playing bunko, and looking for southwestern art to enhance her home. Fern was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her husband, Ray, of Artois (formerly of Adin); daughter, Sharlene, and husband, Garry Edwards, of Anchorage, AK; daughter, Theresa, and husband, Robert Peery, of Anchorage, AK; son, Patrick Turner, and wife, Karen, of Red Bluff, CA; daughter, Rebecca, and her husband, J.R. Kemp, of McKinney, TX; son, Michael Monge, and wife, Tracy, of Montgomery City, MO; daughter, Tracy, and husband, Jim Bogart, of Chico, CA; brother, Maynard Schuckman, and wife, Sue, of Timken, KS; brother, Herbert Schuckman, and wife, Vicki, of Modesto, CA; sister, Charlotte Schreiber, of Hesston, KS; 14 grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers were Patrick Turner, Michael Turner, Herb Schuckman, Maynard Schuckman, Trenton Schuckman, Michael Monge and Charlie Johnson (Alturas). Burial followed Friday services at the Willows Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to the CMN Foundation (Children's Miracle Network), Wal-Mart Distribution Center 6026 (dispatch), Red Bluff, CA 96080. June 27, 2002 J Robert E. 'Bob' Dallas Former California Pines resident Robert Evans Dallas, better known as "Bob" to his family and friends, passed away Monday, June 10, 2002 surrounded by the comfort of his family in a Fort Bragg, CA hospital. He was 66. Mr. Dallas had enjoyed being a resident of California Pines for the past 10 years with his wife Mary, before relocating to Ft. Bragg in October 2001, where he had formerly lived. Born in Long Beach, CA on May 22, 1936, he served for two years with the U.S. Navy Reserves as a swimming and diving instructor in San Diego. He retired after 35 years as Outside Plant Technician for Pacific Bell. He worked in Ukiah and lived in Ft. Bragg, during that time. On Sept. 11, 1985, he married Mary Miller in Virginia City, Nev. Mr. Dallas was a Past President of Mendo Lake Chapter of The Telephone Pioneers of America. He was a strong swimmer and devout Methodist and enjoyed hunting and fishing. He is survived by his wife Mary Dallas of Manchester, CA.; daughter Kathy Price of Petaluma; step-sons Frank Salidivar of Bay City, Texas and David Salidivar of Hawaii; sister Betty Einardt of Petaluma; granddaughter Nicole Price of Petaluma. Dr. Jim Phifer of St. Paul's United Methodist church of Pt. Arena conducted graveside services on Friday, June 14, 2002 at 11:00 a.m. at the Ukiah Cemetery in Ukiah, CA. Donations in Mr. Dallas' memory may be made to the Telephone Pioneers of America, Attn: Mendo Lake Chapter, 1528 Moonview Ct., Santa Rosa, CA 95401. Eversole Mortuary was in charge of arrangements. Fay Wood Lifetime Modoc resident Alta Fay Wood passed away at St. Mary's Hospital in Reno, Nev. on June 24, 2002. She was 82. She was born Alta Fay Vernon in Lake City, CA on February 6, 1920. She is survived by many local family members. At her advance direction, no services will be held. The family will hold a private inurnment at the Cedarville Cemetery. Donations in Mrs. Wood's memory may be directed to any charity of the donor's choosing. A complete obituary will follow. ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Family Researcher of "The Last Frontier" Modoc County, California --- Our outgoing mail is checked by ZoneAlarm AntiVirus.

Modoc County Record - June 6, 2002 Mark 'Rick' Wood Cedarville resident Mark "Rick" Wood, 40, passed away May 28, 2002 at Cedarville following a long illness. Born March 23, 1962 to Lita and Ermal D. Wood in Petaluma, CA, he served in the U.S. Army and was discharged in 1983. He had lived in Modoc County off and on for the past 15 years. To those who really knew him, Rick was a "Gentle Giant" whose greatest pleasure came from helping others. He had a heartfelt wish that his beloved friends and family would benefit from his mistakes and follow a better path. He found peace with the Lord and at final rest no longer has to fight the Demons and addictions he suffered. A memorial service was held June 1 at Living Water Fellowship in Cedarville, CA. Pastor Conrad Marzuola conducted the service. His ashes are to be scattered at a later date in Middletown, CA. He was preceded in death by his father Ermal D. Wood in 1983 and brother Jimmie D. Wood in 1980. He is survived by his mother, Lita Wood of Cedarville, CA; son Jimmy D. Wood of Santa Rosa, CA.; brothers Mike Wood of Middletown, CA. and Tim Wood of Cedarville; stepbrother Sammy Wood of Rohnert Park, CA.; nieces Jessyka and Kayla Wood of Middletown, CA.; nephews Tim Wood, Jr.; Kyle and Jesse Wood of Cedarville, CA; John Geaney of Hesperia, CA and Jason Geaney of Wildomar, CA., many aunts, uncles and cousins. He also leaves dear friends Karlene Wood of Alturas, CA; Candy Maidens, Shawn Mack and family, Conrad Marzuola and members of the Living Water Fellowship, whose love and support meant so very much to him. Donations may be made to the Surprise Valley Hospital or Living Water Fellowship in Cedarville, CA. John Elliott Cline Former Alturas Episcopal Priest John Elliott Cline passed away May 26, 2002 at his home in Calpine, CA., 17 miles southwest of Portola, where he had been a resident for nine years. John was born June 6, 1931 in Los Angeles, CA to Frank Ernest and Margaret Jene Elliott Cline. John received a B.A. in History from UCLA in 1956; a Masters of Divinity from Church Divinity School of Pacific, Berkeley, CA in 1959; MA in Marriage Family Child Counseling from the University of San Francisco, 1977. John enlisted in the U.S. Army serving in Korea 1952 to 1954, then returned as a Chaplain (LTC) 1963 to 1972 serving in Vietnam. He continued as a Chaplain in the National Guard 1972 to 1983. His civilian career as an Episcopal Priest led him to St. Andrews in Lake Elsinore 1959 to 63; Church of the Acension in Sunnymead 1961 to 1963; St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Crescent City, 1973 to 1986; St. Michael's Episcopal Church in Alturas, 1986 to 1990, followed by a brief time at St. Joseph's in Yucca Valley and St. Martin in the Field in 29 Palms. John was very active in many Masonic organizations; PM of Crescent Lodge #445; Secretary of Grizzly Lodge #601, York Rite Bodies KYCH; member of Sierra Star Order of Eastern Star, Sierraville, and Ben Ali Shrine. He was a former board member of the Calpine Improvement Association. In past years, he held memberships in Rotary Club, Kiwanis Club and Lion's Club. John was a volunteer for many organizations also: U.S. Forest Service-Sierra County where he assisted archaeologists on pre-historic and historical sites. He was a Docent at Plumas Eureka State Park and member of the Board of Directors; Dept. of Interior where he assisted with mapping roads; Portola Library where he was a volunteer and worked one evening shift per week as the librarian. The last seven years he worked at the Sierra County Landfill in Loyalton. John was preceded in death by his parents, and son, Frank Atwill Cline in 1999. He is survived by his wife, Susan of Calpine; daughters Nancy Jene Wright of Richmond, CA and Deborah Ann Knochenhauer of Cameron Park, CA and two granddaughters, Giguette and Gillian Knochenhauer. A private graveside inurnment has taken place in Sierra Mountain Cemetery, Truckee, CA. A memorial service is scheduled for June 28, 2002 at 2:00 p.m. at St. Nicholas Church, 855 West Lake Blvd. (outdoor chapel) in Tahoe City, CA. Memorial donations may be directed to Camp Noel Porter Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 855, Tahoe City, CA 96145; Plumas-Eureka State Park Assoc., P.O. Box 1148, Blairsden, CA 96123 or Shriner's Hospital for Children, P.O. Box 21-4477, Sacramento, CA 95821-0477. Ignatius 'Gus' P. Galiardo Services for Ignatius "Gus" P. Galiardo will be held Sunday, June 9 at 12:30 p.m. at Calvary Chapel in Burney Falls, CA by Pastor Pat Nugent. Mr. Galiardo, 82, a resident of Burney, passed away May 30, 2002 at Mayers Memorial Hospital, Fall River Mills, CA. He was born April 5, 1920 in Chicago, Illinois. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and later worked for Raley's Supermarkets as a grocery clerk. He moved from Susanville in 1981 to Burney. He is survived by his wife Ruth Noel Galiardo of Burney; stepdaughters, Carolyn Quezada of Adin, CA; Christine Kruger of Paradise; brother Anthony Guagliardo, Carson City, Nev.; sisters Faye Ashton of San Francisco and Marie LaBue of Ukiah, CA. He is also survived by five grandchildren and one great-grandchild. McDonald's Chapel in Burney is in charge of arrangements. June 13, 2002 Cliff Hoskins Cliff Hoskins passed away June 4, 2002 in Redding, California. As per his request, a private service will be held by his family, following cremation. Cliff was born on September 15, 1923 in Eureka, CA to Will and Bernice Hoskins, and graduated from Eureka High School in 1942. He then joined the United States Navy, where he served for 26 years. On April 3, 1952, Cliff married Gwen Terry of Fostoria, Iowa, and they had two daughters, Gail and Terry. During Cliff's military career, he earned medals for the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign, the European-African Middle Eastern Campaign, American Campaign, World War II Victory, Distinguished Flying Cross, Bronze Star for National Defense Service, Vietnam Service and Air Medal & Citation. Cliff retired from the U.S. Navy in 1968 and moved his family to Alturas, CA. He worked at Calandor Pine Mill for a year, before beginning his 18-year career with the U.S. Postal Service. After Cliff retired from the Postal Service in 1986, he and Gwen enjoyed traveling throughout California and Oregon with their travel trailer. His hobbies included hunting, fishing, trap and skeet shooting. The past several years, they enjoyed spending the summer on the California coast with friends, and Cliff would go salmon and bottom fishing with his buddies. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge, Order of Eastern Star, American Legion, Alturas Rifle & Pistol Club, and the Pacific International Trapshooting Association. Cliff is survived by Gwen, his wife of 50 years; daughters and sons-in-law, Gail and Jay Eppler of Alturas and Terry and Paul Noel of Klamath Falls, OR; grandchildren, Micah and Monica Eppler; sister, Frances Hughes of Alturas; sister and brother-in-law, Barbara and Elwood Johnson of Fresno, CA; and numerous nieces and nephews. Memorial donations may be made to any charity of choice James 'Jimmy' Philpott James "Jimmy" Eldon Philpott passed away at his home in Klamath Falls, Oregon on June 1, 2002. Jimmy was born in Klamath Falls, OR on August 29, 1964. He was a resident of Canby, CA most of his life. He attended school in Canby, and graduated from Modoc High School in 1983. On April 29, 1988, he married his best friend, Nancy. They moved from Canby, CA to Klamath Falls, OR in August of 2000, along with son Shawn and daughters Shannon and Jessica. Those who were privileged to know him, knew him as a devoted husband, father and friend, and a true "Modoc'er," friendly, caring and always there to lend a helping hand. Jimmy was an avid NASCAR fan and a Dale Ernhardt follower. He enjoyed fishing, racing (he won the 1984 Cedarville race), being with family and friends or just being around to put a smile on your face. He is survived by his wife, Nancy; daughters, Shannon, 15, and Jessica, 13, of Klamath Falls, OR; son, Shawn, and wife, Nicolle, of Vacaville, CA; mother, Gayla Philpott, of Canby, CA; sister, Darla, and husband, Russ Jay, and sons of Reno, NV; brother, Bobby Philpott, and friend, Danielle, and daughter, Hailey Rose, of Reno, NV; sister-in-law, Susan Philpott, and son, Dustin, of Alturas, CA; as well as many other family and friends. He was preceded in death by his grandparents; his father, Charles Philpott; brother, John Philpott; and several close friends. Graveside services were held at the Alturas Cemetery on June 5. Donations in memory of Jimmy can be made to the James Philpott family memorial fund at Bank of America. ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Family Researcher of "The Last Frontier" Modoc County, California --- Our outgoing mail is checked by ZoneAlarm AntiVirus.

Billie, I believe that this is the first issue of the Record after Marcie "Gop" Sloss purchased the Surprise Valley Record. Later that year he moved the publication to an office on Main Street just north of Modoc Street in Alturas.I worked for GOP on Wednesday nights after the printing. You might be interested in how we folded each paper: there were 4 pages printed on one sheet of paper. We would fold the paper so that the pages were in the correct sequence and then we would crease all of the folds with a popsickle stick to make a crisp appearance. They were then ready for distribution on Thursday morning. After Gop retired his son, Bob took over the paper and published the paper fore many more years until cancer caught him. I do hope that I am correct kin this matter. Ron ct: [CAMODOC] SVR Aug 1936 2 of 2 MAN STABBED Bobb Kupp, 22, is in a Lakeview hospital and William Patton, 47, is in the Lake County jail after a stabbing fray. JAMES PEACOCK PASSES AWAY SATURDAY NIGHT Funeral services were held for James Peacock last Monday afternoon from the M. E. Church, Rev. Virgil A. Vinyard officiating. Jimmie, as he was familiarly known, passed away in his sleep sometime Saturday night at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Acty. He had been in poor health for sometime. He is survived by his sister, Mrs. Thomas Acty and a brother, to whom the sincere sympathy of the community is extended. (1:3) The little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Russell Stevenson of Lookout, who was seriously injured by a fall last week has recovered sufficiently to be removed to Adin, where Mrs. Alma Harper Wallace, an aunt of Mrs. Stevenson is caring for the child. WHAT’S FUNNIER THAN PEOPLE This is the first requirement of editors both big and small. There are many kinds of columns and columnists. Most of them are what you might term "rotten". This column will be no exception to the general rule. Editors sit by the hour and ponder over their columns. They chew up good two for a nickel cigars, do not have time to wait on customers, pass up money on old bills and in their concentration forget that they are in a world inhabited by many men, beasts and other parasites. Of the many columnists probable McIntyre is the most outstanding, but his column has faults. If he and his dog should die there would be no one to write the column, or would there be anything to write about. You may have noted that one of his dogs is already dead and that Mr. McIntyre has cried on the shoulders of his readers for many weeks over its passing. Should there be any doubt as to whether we came to Modoc to take over this paper on a shoestring, we would like to have it known right here that we came in a Nash "8". You know, 8 years old. In case we might pat you on the back a little in our endeavor to give everyone a fair break and a certain amount of free publicity, please do not pat us back in the face – either by hand or with a spade. Should you choose the face procedure, remember our left eye is the bummest. We cannot see very well out of either though, if that will detract further from your intentions. Seen in the hotel lobby: C. Demick and N. Monroe. It is a cinch that they were either talking hay, race horses or roundup. But then on the other hand, we guess, by the "cowed" look on Demick’s face, that they were talking "cattle". A picture today: Abe Plato sitting at a rolled top desk. You know, rolled in the corner. Abe had the same promising look on his face that we knew in days gone by. Did I say promising? Anyway, we knew Abe in the good old Susanville days when he was pumping up the macaroni to feed the little ones with a bicycle pump. Never mind Abe, we have since broken our pump too. Who remembers when: Each case that came to the eyes of the public in this vicinity was first aired in the "old harness shop". This was probably the only court in the world that comprised state national and county governments all in one. There never was an old timer who was to cussed and discussed by the jury. We arrived in Cedarville full of energy and willing to do our part. We will pay our state tax, county tax, road tax, gasoline tax – but probably no INCOME TAX. Most columnists sign their column in big black face caps. We are going to be different. We are married and have three small children and we do not wish to expose the one that wrote it. We cannot imagine anything worse than to raise one of our kiddies to manhood and then have him turn out to be a crooked politician, be arrested, have a big trial and then be drafted into the movies at $5000 a week. Or at least run for governor. EVA LUTHER IS BRIDE OF E. KERR Coming as a surprise to their many friends in the southeast district, is the announcement of the marriage of Mrs. Eva Luther, of Post Street, South gate and Earl Mortimer Kerr of Downey at the Santa Ana wedding chapel last Friday. The couple with a few relatives, motored to Santa Ana for the service conducted by the Rev. Sloss of Santa Ana. Mrs. Ellis R. Adams sister of the bride, served as matron of honor and the bride’s oldest son Dale was the other attendant. Others in the wedding party were Bob Luther, youngest son of the bride, Donna Jane Adams and Miss Marion Griffith, all of South Gate. Mrs. Kerr has been in business in South Gate for many years and a prominent in the activities of guardian chapter, Order of the Eastern Star, Smith Gate. Mr. Kerr is well known in Downey and vicinity. The bride is a daughter of "Aunt" Jane Jones of Lake City and sister of Mrs. J. H. Hutchinson and Mrs. Jess Hapgood of this place. She is a graduate of Surprise Valley high school. Her many friends in this valley extend congratulations. Mrs. Ina Stiner and mother Mrs. Jessie Stiner of Porterville are visiting at the homes of J. W. Stiner and A. W. Stiner of this valley. In the action for divorce Carrie G. Wimer vs. Fred E. Wimer the demur, to Plaintiff’s complaint was sustained by the court and the plaintiff given ten days to amend complaint. Judgment was entered for plaintiff in case of E. M. Masten vs. Hot Spring Valley irrigation district. Judgment was rendered for the sum of $1000, $291.67 interest and $7.75 costs of suit. Mrs. Claire Raker-Bell, formally of Alturas was a weekend visitor to friends in Alturas. Mrs. Bell is a niece of the late John E. Raker. She is employed in San Francisco at present. Wiley Dorris and wife of Southern California is visiting relatives and friends in Alturas. Mrs. Dorris was formerly Miss Green and taught in the Modoc Union high school. Wiley, more commonly known as "Doley" is an attorney. LAKE CITY ITEMS Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Jacobs and C. A. Ward are leaving this week for a visit with Mr. and Mrs. Norman Jones at Los Molinos. Mrs. Jones is a daughter of Mr. Jacobs and a sister of Mrs. Ward. LOCAL ITEMS OF INEREST TO ALL Mrs. D. H. Groves Sr., of Eagleville underwent a major operation at the hospital in Alturas last Thursday evening. At this writing her condition is reported slightly improved. Jack Hansen left for Reno yesterday, where he will reside for a time. Coming as a surprise to their many friends was the marriage of Miss Evelyn Brown to Ray Golden at Reno last Thursday evening. Both of the newly weds are popular young people of Cedarville and their host of friends wish them success in their new venture. At this time they are spending their honeymoon in San Diego. Mrs. Jennie Hill, has been ill the past week with hay fever. She has been staying at the home of her sister, Miss Cassie Johnstone, where she has been under medical attention. Reports are that she is better at this writing. Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Wurth are visiting here from Fresno. Mrs. Wurth is a daughter of D. E. Hill. A baby girl was born to the wife of Albert Erramouspi, at the general hospital, Sunday, August 17th. Both mother and baby are doing nicely. Leo Rachford, son of J. C. Rachford of Alturas, has been visiting his father and other relatives for a few days. Leo is with the Bank of America in king City. THURSDAY, AUGUST 27, 1936 EAGLEVILLE MAN DIES OF BROKEN NECK TUESDAY Everett Woodruff, prominent stockman of Modoc County and of northern Washoe County, Nevada was found in a small gulch near Little Highrock Canyon in Northern Washoe County some 80 miles east of Cedarville with a broken neck. >From the appearance of the body, the accident happened sometime during Tuesday afternoon. The body was not found until early Thursday morning and had been lying in the open for over 36 hours. Men who were at the place where Woodruff was found came to the conclusion that the accident happened somewhat along the following lines. That Woodruff had ridden up to the edge of the gulch and that his horse had shied at a cowhide lying in the bottom of the swale. Woodruff was undoubtedly thrown off the horse and slide down the embankment for a distance of approximately ten feet on his hands and knees, as there are two distinct marks in the bank at the place where the accident happened. He evidently hit his head on a large rock and thus breaking his neck. Woodruff was out on his range at the time looking over his stock and was expected to return to his Eagleville home Tuesday evening. When he failed to arrive by Wednesday afternoon, his son, Benny, set out in search of his father and late that night found his horse grazing near by, saddled and riderless. He was unable to find his father at the time and returned to his home. Early the next morning he rushed to the scene where he had found the horse. By tracking the horse, Benny found his father with his head underneath his body. Taking a blanket from his car, he covered the body and came immediately to Cedarville to get in touch with the Nevada coroner. However, after much telephoning with Reno authorities and it seeming impossible to get any action from the coroner’s office there, he and John Ballard of the Kerr mortuary and several others went to the scene of the accident. Woodruff was brought to Cedarville late Thursday evening. The body was bloated beyond recognition. Interment was made in the Eagleville cemetery. Everett Edison Woodruff was born in Mt. Pleasant, Iowa on December 13th, 1870. He came to Modoc County in 1887 at the age of 17 years. He was 66 years, 11 months and 13 days of age at the time of his death. He is survived by a wife, Nellie B. Woodruff, a son, e. B. Woodruff and a daughter, ruby Wimer and three grandchildren; also a brother B. C. Woodruff of Ceres, California, two sisters, Lydia reed of Oshkosh, Wisconsin and Viola Yancy of Candor, New York, besides numerous nieces and nephews. (1:1) CHANCE VISITORS FIND THEY HAVE MUTUAL RELATIONS Percy Longwell of Davis Creek and his grandfather, Mr. Taylor, were callers at the county clerk’s office the other day. Mr. Taylor and Bob Smith began talking and discovered they are great grandfathers of the same child, the young son of Mr. and Mrs. Bud Smith. ALIMONY PENDING Motion for alimony pending trial of suit brought by Ruth Irene Nelson against John Nelson for divorce, came up for hearing Wednesday morning. On motion of attorney J. S. Henderson for plaintiff said hearing was continued until Thursday at 10 o’clock a.m. The divorce action of R. H. Shelton vs. Gladys Shelton set for trial on August 27th has been reset for September 14th, 1936. NEWS NOTES FROM NEW PINE CREEK Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Ernst arrived here Sunday morning for a few days visit with friends and will prepare their household goods for shipment to Crocket, California, where Mr. Ernst will teach in the Crocket high school this coming term. LOCAL ITEMS OF INTEREST TO ALL Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth G. Sharp and son from Tucson, Arizona and Mrs. Kenneth Larryhue and two little sons from Oakland are visiting at the home of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Sharp of Vya, Nevada. Mrs. Davie Grove is improving rapidly after an illness of quite sometime. Miss Marjorie Tyeryar is recovering from an appendicitis operation. The newly weds, Mr. and Mrs. ray golden, returned home last week from San Diego, where they spent a short time honeymooning. Mrs. W. E. Hill, who has been staying at the home of her sister Miss Cassie Johnstone, during her recent illness was able to return to her home last Sunday evening. Mr. and Mrs. R R. Hoyes and two children of Sacramento, were visitors in Cedarville Tuesday morning. Mrs. Hoyes was Miss Ida Hand before her marriage and is a former resident of Cedarville. W. H. Gifford, of Wayne, Neb., is here on a visit to his brother, P. L. Gifford and family, of this place. Last Sunday afternoon, Lyle Barber had the misfortune of being thrown from a horse and suffered injuries to his back. ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Family Researcher of "The Last Frontier" Modoc County, California --- Our outgoing mail is checked by ZoneAlarm AntiVirus. ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to CAMODOC-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

MAN STABBED Bobb Kupp, 22, is in a Lakeview hospital and William Patton, 47, is in the Lake County jail after a stabbing fray. JAMES PEACOCK PASSES AWAY SATURDAY NIGHT Funeral services were held for James Peacock last Monday afternoon from the M. E. Church, Rev. Virgil A. Vinyard officiating. Jimmie, as he was familiarly known, passed away in his sleep sometime Saturday night at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Acty. He had been in poor health for sometime. He is survived by his sister, Mrs. Thomas Acty and a brother, to whom the sincere sympathy of the community is extended. (1:3) The little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Russell Stevenson of Lookout, who was seriously injured by a fall last week has recovered sufficiently to be removed to Adin, where Mrs. Alma Harper Wallace, an aunt of Mrs. Stevenson is caring for the child. WHAT’S FUNNIER THAN PEOPLE This is the first requirement of editors both big and small. There are many kinds of columns and columnists. Most of them are what you might term "rotten". This column will be no exception to the general rule. Editors sit by the hour and ponder over their columns. They chew up good two for a nickel cigars, do not have time to wait on customers, pass up money on old bills and in their concentration forget that they are in a world inhabited by many men, beasts and other parasites. Of the many columnists probable McIntyre is the most outstanding, but his column has faults. If he and his dog should die there would be no one to write the column, or would there be anything to write about. You may have noted that one of his dogs is already dead and that Mr. McIntyre has cried on the shoulders of his readers for many weeks over its passing. Should there be any doubt as to whether we came to Modoc to take over this paper on a shoestring, we would like to have it known right here that we came in a Nash "8". You know, 8 years old. In case we might pat you on the back a little in our endeavor to give everyone a fair break and a certain amount of free publicity, please do not pat us back in the face – either by hand or with a spade. Should you choose the face procedure, remember our left eye is the bummest. We cannot see very well out of either though, if that will detract further from your intentions. Seen in the hotel lobby: C. Demick and N. Monroe. It is a cinch that they were either talking hay, race horses or roundup. But then on the other hand, we guess, by the "cowed" look on Demick’s face, that they were talking "cattle". A picture today: Abe Plato sitting at a rolled top desk. You know, rolled in the corner. Abe had the same promising look on his face that we knew in days gone by. Did I say promising? Anyway, we knew Abe in the good old Susanville days when he was pumping up the macaroni to feed the little ones with a bicycle pump. Never mind Abe, we have since broken our pump too. Who remembers when: Each case that came to the eyes of the public in this vicinity was first aired in the "old harness shop". This was probably the only court in the world that comprised state national and county governments all in one. There never was an old timer who was to cussed and discussed by the jury. We arrived in Cedarville full of energy and willing to do our part. We will pay our state tax, county tax, road tax, gasoline tax – but probably no INCOME TAX. Most columnists sign their column in big black face caps. We are going to be different. We are married and have three small children and we do not wish to expose the one that wrote it. We cannot imagine anything worse than to raise one of our kiddies to manhood and then have him turn out to be a crooked politician, be arrested, have a big trial and then be drafted into the movies at $5000 a week. Or at least run for governor. EVA LUTHER IS BRIDE OF E. KERR Coming as a surprise to their many friends in the southeast district, is the announcement of the marriage of Mrs. Eva Luther, of Post Street, South gate and Earl Mortimer Kerr of Downey at the Santa Ana wedding chapel last Friday. The couple with a few relatives, motored to Santa Ana for the service conducted by the Rev. Sloss of Santa Ana. Mrs. Ellis R. Adams sister of the bride, served as matron of honor and the bride’s oldest son Dale was the other attendant. Others in the wedding party were Bob Luther, youngest son of the bride, Donna Jane Adams and Miss Marion Griffith, all of South Gate. Mrs. Kerr has been in business in South Gate for many years and a prominent in the activities of guardian chapter, Order of the Eastern Star, Smith Gate. Mr. Kerr is well known in Downey and vicinity. The bride is a daughter of "Aunt" Jane Jones of Lake City and sister of Mrs. J. H. Hutchinson and Mrs. Jess Hapgood of this place. She is a graduate of Surprise Valley high school. Her many friends in this valley extend congratulations. Mrs. Ina Stiner and mother Mrs. Jessie Stiner of Porterville are visiting at the homes of J. W. Stiner and A. W. Stiner of this valley. In the action for divorce Carrie G. Wimer vs. Fred E. Wimer the demur, to Plaintiff’s complaint was sustained by the court and the plaintiff given ten days to amend complaint. Judgment was entered for plaintiff in case of E. M. Masten vs. Hot Spring Valley irrigation district. Judgment was rendered for the sum of $1000, $291.67 interest and $7.75 costs of suit. Mrs. Claire Raker-Bell, formally of Alturas was a weekend visitor to friends in Alturas. Mrs. Bell is a niece of the late John E. Raker. She is employed in San Francisco at present. Wiley Dorris and wife of Southern California is visiting relatives and friends in Alturas. Mrs. Dorris was formerly Miss Green and taught in the Modoc Union high school. Wiley, more commonly known as "Doley" is an attorney. LAKE CITY ITEMS Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Jacobs and C. A. Ward are leaving this week for a visit with Mr. and Mrs. Norman Jones at Los Molinos. Mrs. Jones is a daughter of Mr. Jacobs and a sister of Mrs. Ward. LOCAL ITEMS OF INEREST TO ALL Mrs. D. H. Groves Sr., of Eagleville underwent a major operation at the hospital in Alturas last Thursday evening. At this writing her condition is reported slightly improved. Jack Hansen left for Reno yesterday, where he will reside for a time. Coming as a surprise to their many friends was the marriage of Miss Evelyn Brown to Ray Golden at Reno last Thursday evening. Both of the newly weds are popular young people of Cedarville and their host of friends wish them success in their new venture. At this time they are spending their honeymoon in San Diego. Mrs. Jennie Hill, has been ill the past week with hay fever. She has been staying at the home of her sister, Miss Cassie Johnstone, where she has been under medical attention. Reports are that she is better at this writing. Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Wurth are visiting here from Fresno. Mrs. Wurth is a daughter of D. E. Hill. A baby girl was born to the wife of Albert Erramouspi, at the general hospital, Sunday, August 17th. Both mother and baby are doing nicely. Leo Rachford, son of J. C. Rachford of Alturas, has been visiting his father and other relatives for a few days. Leo is with the Bank of America in king City. THURSDAY, AUGUST 27, 1936 EAGLEVILLE MAN DIES OF BROKEN NECK TUESDAY Everett Woodruff, prominent stockman of Modoc County and of northern Washoe County, Nevada was found in a small gulch near Little Highrock Canyon in Northern Washoe County some 80 miles east of Cedarville with a broken neck. >From the appearance of the body, the accident happened sometime during Tuesday afternoon. The body was not found until early Thursday morning and had been lying in the open for over 36 hours. Men who were at the place where Woodruff was found came to the conclusion that the accident happened somewhat along the following lines. That Woodruff had ridden up to the edge of the gulch and that his horse had shied at a cowhide lying in the bottom of the swale. Woodruff was undoubtedly thrown off the horse and slide down the embankment for a distance of approximately ten feet on his hands and knees, as there are two distinct marks in the bank at the place where the accident happened. He evidently hit his head on a large rock and thus breaking his neck. Woodruff was out on his range at the time looking over his stock and was expected to return to his Eagleville home Tuesday evening. When he failed to arrive by Wednesday afternoon, his son, Benny, set out in search of his father and late that night found his horse grazing near by, saddled and riderless. He was unable to find his father at the time and returned to his home. Early the next morning he rushed to the scene where he had found the horse. By tracking the horse, Benny found his father with his head underneath his body. Taking a blanket from his car, he covered the body and came immediately to Cedarville to get in touch with the Nevada coroner. However, after much telephoning with Reno authorities and it seeming impossible to get any action from the coroner’s office there, he and John Ballard of the Kerr mortuary and several others went to the scene of the accident. Woodruff was brought to Cedarville late Thursday evening. The body was bloated beyond recognition. Interment was made in the Eagleville cemetery. Everett Edison Woodruff was born in Mt. Pleasant, Iowa on December 13th, 1870. He came to Modoc County in 1887 at the age of 17 years. He was 66 years, 11 months and 13 days of age at the time of his death. He is survived by a wife, Nellie B. Woodruff, a son, e. B. Woodruff and a daughter, ruby Wimer and three grandchildren; also a brother B. C. Woodruff of Ceres, California, two sisters, Lydia reed of Oshkosh, Wisconsin and Viola Yancy of Candor, New York, besides numerous nieces and nephews. (1:1) CHANCE VISITORS FIND THEY HAVE MUTUAL RELATIONS Percy Longwell of Davis Creek and his grandfather, Mr. Taylor, were callers at the county clerk’s office the other day. Mr. Taylor and Bob Smith began talking and discovered they are great grandfathers of the same child, the young son of Mr. and Mrs. Bud Smith. ALIMONY PENDING Motion for alimony pending trial of suit brought by Ruth Irene Nelson against John Nelson for divorce, came up for hearing Wednesday morning. On motion of attorney J. S. Henderson for plaintiff said hearing was continued until Thursday at 10 o’clock a.m. The divorce action of R. H. Shelton vs. Gladys Shelton set for trial on August 27th has been reset for September 14th, 1936. NEWS NOTES FROM NEW PINE CREEK Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Ernst arrived here Sunday morning for a few days visit with friends and will prepare their household goods for shipment to Crocket, California, where Mr. Ernst will teach in the Crocket high school this coming term. LOCAL ITEMS OF INTEREST TO ALL Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth G. Sharp and son from Tucson, Arizona and Mrs. Kenneth Larryhue and two little sons from Oakland are visiting at the home of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Sharp of Vya, Nevada. Mrs. Davie Grove is improving rapidly after an illness of quite sometime. Miss Marjorie Tyeryar is recovering from an appendicitis operation. The newly weds, Mr. and Mrs. ray golden, returned home last week from San Diego, where they spent a short time honeymooning. Mrs. W. E. Hill, who has been staying at the home of her sister Miss Cassie Johnstone, during her recent illness was able to return to her home last Sunday evening. Mr. and Mrs. R R. Hoyes and two children of Sacramento, were visitors in Cedarville Tuesday morning. Mrs. Hoyes was Miss Ida Hand before her marriage and is a former resident of Cedarville. W. H. Gifford, of Wayne, Neb., is here on a visit to his brother, P. L. Gifford and family, of this place. Last Sunday afternoon, Lyle Barber had the misfortune of being thrown from a horse and suffered injuries to his back. ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Family Researcher of "The Last Frontier" Modoc County, California --- Our outgoing mail is checked by ZoneAlarm AntiVirus.

SURPRISE VALLEY RECORD, CEDARVILLE, MODOC COUNTY, CAL THURSDAY, AUGUST 6, 1936 NICKERSON GIVEN TWO YEARS IN PEN Merle Nickerson held under $10,000 bail on a charge of involuntary manslaughter as the result of the accidental death of Mrs. Con O’Keefe of Silver Lake on July 17, was sentenced to two years in the penitentiary by Judge Arthur D. Hays of Lakeview Friday morning. Previously Nickerson had waived grand jury hearing and trial and Thursday pleaded guilty to the charge. At the time, Hays indicated that he would postpone sentence for a week in order to allow time to investigate Nickerson’s background. The sentence Friday came as a surprise and was pronounced according to rumor, because Nickerson’s friends had indicated that they would fight the case. Mrs. O’Keefe’s death occurred following an accident when she was struck near the Buick place at Silver Lake by a car driven by Nickerson. Frank McBrown offered to take the stricken woman to Bend and was killed when his car hit a culvert. Witnesses testified that Mrs. O’Keefe died before the second accident. Unless previous criminal record is proved, Nickerson will be eligible for parole in a year. Sheriff Carroll took Nickerson to Salem Saturday where he was dressed in to start serving his sentence. Carroll returned Sunday. (1:2) FROM CHICO Mrs. Allie King and daughters, Mrs. Dewey Conway and Mrs. Ruth Smith and three small sons, of Chico arrived here last evening on a visit to Mrs. Ella Neasham of this place. They are returning from a vacation trip to Crater Lake and other points of interest. Mrs. King is a sister of Mrs. Neasham. Born at the Bennett Mineral Wells Sanitarium, August 1, 1936 to Mr. and Mrs. Willis Warren of Eagleville, a son. NEWS NOTES FROM NEW PINE CREEK Mr. and Mrs. Bloomer who have both been in the hospital at Alturas, is both back in their home in New Pine Creek. Bloomer looks fairly well considering the bad spell of sickness he went through. Mrs. McCrary is still pretty ill and we hope that our two good citizens will soon be their usual selves again. George Stanley and daughter are visiting at New Pine Creek at this writing. Mr. Stanley was a former resident of New Pine Creek. He left here about 20 years ago and is now in the electric business at Anaheim, California. Mrs. William Lemon of Council, Idaho, daughter of Mrs. C. M. Taylor and her daughter, Mrs. Margie Watts of Twin Falls and her son, were visitors in new pine Creek from Tuesday of last week to Saturday. New Pine Creek, Jiggs, the old black dog owned by Mr. and Mrs. Joe Smith is dead. He was found on the street near the service station one morning. Jiggs will be missed by Mr. and Mrs. Smith who had him for 11 years. LAKE CITY ITEMS Relatives of Mrs. William Heard and a sister of Mrs. Kenneth Weidner visited here last week. They were from Oregon. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Streif are rejoicing over the arrival of a nine and a half-pound boy at the general hospital in Alturas Tuesday, July 28. Miss Barbara Hapgood of Cedarville is helping at the Joshua Streif home. Sunday as L. F. Streif and son, Bobbie, Joshua Streif and Mrs. Carrie Wimer were enroute to Alturas, Fred had a collision with another car near the old water trough. Fortunately, no one was hurt and but little damage was done to cars. The farmers electric light meeting held here last Friday night was well attended and most everyone signed up to electrify Lake City and vicinity. Mrs. Elnar Jorgenson is reported on the sick list this week. DEATH TAKES WILLIAM VAUGHN AT AGE OF SEVENTY-EIGHT William Henry Vaughn, well known College City resident and for the past years the caretaker at Pierce High School, died last night at 11:45 o’clock at the Arbuckle sanitarium after a lingering illness. A native of Missouri, born August 2, 1857, Vaughn leaves to mourn his death his widow, Mrs. Etta Betterton Vaughn of College City; a daughter, Mrs. Susie Harriet Blowers of Hanford; a son, Clyde Vaughn of Los Angeles; two brothers, Jess Vaughn of Fresno and Charles Vaughn of Fort Bidwell, Modoc County; three sisters, Lily Cummins of Cedarville, Lola Taylor and Dora Parman of Eagleville; and seven grandchildren. Charles Suggett of College City was an uncle of the deceased, who as also a cousin of Dr. E. S. Hollway of Colusa. The body was shipped today by J. D. McNary & Son to Bakersfield, where funeral services will be held at 10 A. M. Friday. Interment will be made in Bakersfield cemetery. William Vaughn came to California from Missouri when he was 3-years old. At one time, he attended the Pierce Christian College, which in later years became Pierce High School. He was united in marriage to Etta Betterton 15 years ago before settling at College City lived in Hanford, Bakersfield and Modoc County. His two children who survive are by a former wife, who died many years ago. Mr. Vaughn was known and loved by everyone in College City and he was widely known and liked throughout the Arbuckle district. The sympathy of the people of Southern Colusa County goes out to members of the family in their hour of sorrow over the passing of this good man. Colusa Sun Herald Mr. Vaughn was formerly of this valley and spent his boyhood days at the old Vaughn home at Eagleville and will be remembered by many old time friends of the family who extend sympathy to the bereaved family. (4:6) THURSDAY, AUGUST 13, 1936 LAKE CITY ITEMS Last week John Franklin was called to Alturas by the illness of his father, Ab Franklin. Mr. Franklin reports his father improving slowly. Mr. and Mrs. Kinkade and little sons spent Friday night with Mrs. Kinkade’s grandfather, W. S. Painter. Mr. Kinkade is a Pentecostal minister and delivered a wonderful sermon to an appreciative audience Friday night. We hope to have him here again soon for a longer period. Mr. and Mrs. Kinkade also visited with Mrs. Kinkade’s grandmother and uncle, the Streig family. GETS FISHING HOOK CAUGHT IN HER FACE While fishing on Lost Lake last Sunday, Bill Wimer, who was casting a spinner from one boat, had the misfortune of hitting his wife in the cheek with the spinner. Mrs. Wimer was on a raft some fifty feet away at the time the cast was made. The hook imbedded into the cheek so that it could not be dislodged at the time and making a very painful wound. She was brought to Cedarville, where Dr. Kennedy performed a slight operation, which necessitated the pushing of the hook thru the cheek so that the barb came to the surface. The barb was then removed from the hook and the hook was then taken from the cheek. PAISLEY MAN IS BURNED BY GAS Paisley, Oregon, August 5 – Sam Dunn was severely burned about the arms and hands last Thursday night when a blaze suddenly developing from ignited gasoline in the garage in which he was working, enveloped a portion of his clothing. The fire was quickly extinguished and Dunn was brought to the Lakeview General Hospital for emergency treatment. it is reported that no serious complications have developed. Dunn was at work in the mechanics’ room of the A. J. Dunn Chevrolet garage at about 10 P. M. and was in the act of draining gasoline from the tank of a car in preparation of repairing it. His "trouble light" dropped and broke the spark lighting the gasoline and a considerable blaze developed rapidly. The car was immediately pushed out of the garage and the fire quickly put out by use of extinguishers and chemical tanks. FINGER PRINT EXPERT IS RECOVERING NICELY Stewart Schick, fingerprint expert in the Sheriff John Sharp’s office was operated upon at the general hospital in Alturas this week. His condition is reported as satisfactory. MR. AND MRS. KUHL CELEBRATE ANNIVERSARY Mr. and Mrs. William Kuhl of Redwood Valley recently celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary with reception and dinner party at their ranch home in the Valley. Their anniversary was July 22, but due to the foot injury suffered by Mrs. Kuhl, the celebration was postponed until Sunday. Relatives and friends participated in the occasion Sunday bringing to the feted couple many happy wishes and gifts. Dinner was served at a long table spread with a golden cloth. A beautiful decorated cake was the center motif on the table, bearing an appropriate inscription. Mr. and Mrs. Kuhl have made their home in Redwood Valley for a great many years and are venerated by young and old alike for their kindliness and neighborly qualities. – Redwood (Ukiah) Valley Journal. Mr. and Mrs. Kuhl were formerly residents of this place. SURPRISE PIONEER PASSES AT ALTURAS "Uncle" Abe Addington, 73, the last member of a large pioneer family of this valley, died at the general hospital at Alturas Saturday evening from a heart ailment and dropsy. His funeral was held here last Monday afternoon, rev. V. A. Vinyard officiating and his remains were interned in the Cedarville cemetery. He leaves a large number of nieces and nephews and many friends to mourn his passing. (1:5) LOCAL ITEMS OF INTEREST TO ALL Jesse Hughes, proprietor of Romero Lodge, who suffered a fractured leg some days ago has so for recovered as to be able to be moved to his home. Daly Conklin of Westwood and Margaret V. Royal of Myrtle Point were married by Rev. J. Kendrick Ballou at the Congregational parsonage on August 8th. Reginald B. Taylor and Miss Eleanor Ann Nichols both of Alturas were married at the home of C. A. Fitzpatrick on Sunday. Reg is the youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Al Taylor and Miss Nichols a daughter of Lee Nichols, formally a postal clerk in Alturas. Both are graduates of the Modoc Union high school and are very popular among the younger set. Their many friends are showering them with good wishes. THURSDAY, AUGUST 20, 1936 VINTON MILLER SUICIDE VICTIM IN LAKEVIEW Word was received in Cedarville Wednesday morning that Vinton Miller, prominent banker and businessman of Lakeview had taken his own life by gas Tuesday noon. Miller was a son of the Marius Miller, prominent in Lakeview for many years. It is reported that he had been in ill health for sometime. He attended a meeting of the roundup directors Tuesday and apparently was in the best of spirits. He went home from town about 11 o’clock Tuesday and Mrs. Charles Combs, wife of the district attorney heard a motor running in his garage and summoned Sheriff Herb Carroll. A few minutes later when Combs and Carroll arrived, Miller was in his automobile in the garage and had attached a hose from the exhaust to the exhaust, had plugged all air holes in his car with paper and was found dead of carbon monoxide poisoning. Mr. Miller is well known throughout southern Oregon and northern California. He has always been a public-spirited man and has served on various committees of charity as well as having been active in business circles of Lake County. He leaves to mourn his passing, a daughter, a son and a brother. It is reported that he had been in ill health for several years and had collapsed of a heart attack during the Lakeview roundup of 1934. (1:1) CAVE LAKE IS SOLD TO HEARST Word received here this week was to the effect that William Randolph Hearst had purchased Cave Lake in the upper High-grade region. Mr. Hearst is planning to turn the property over to the United States government in exchange for some property along the Castle Crags country. Announcement was made to R. R. Baker of Alturas. Mr. Baker is under the impression that the Hearst property will immediately be deeded to the United States government and that the exchange will be in effect immediately. MARY MULLINS BECOMES BRIDE OF JOHN FAULKNER Word was received in Alturas this week of the marriage of Miss Mary Mullins, Alturas teacher to John Faulkner. The marriage was performed in Crescent City. They were married Monday. The couple have resided in Alturas for many years and are well known throughout Modoc County. The Record joins with their many friends in wishing them well in their married life. IRVIN ELLIOTT ILL Irvin E. Elliott, coach of Modoc Union high school for several years and well known in Surprise Valley, having competed with Cedarville high school with his various teams, is seriously ill at Chico. ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Family Researcher of "The Last Frontier" Modoc County, California --- Our outgoing mail is checked by ZoneAlarm AntiVirus.

May 16, 2002 Jennie Mary McDonald Memorial services for Likely resident, Jennie Mary McDonald, owner and operator of the Likely Saloon, will be held Saturday, May 25 at 3:00 p.m. at the Likely Fire Hall in Likely, CA. Mrs. McDonald, 80, passed away April 28, 2002 at Washoe Medical Center, Reno, Nev. She was born in Bristol, Connecticut on September 16, 1921, one of six children of the Warzecho family. She graduated from Bristol Central High School. Jennie had determination and worked hard to accomplish her goals. She worked days and attended college classes at night in New York, until she earned her nursing degree. After graduation she became a Nursing Cadet. She worked as a Registered Nurse from 1946 until 1985, at Metropolitan Hospital, New York; Veterans' Hospital on Staten Island; St. Rose Hospital in Hayward, CA. She retired as Director of Nurses from Washington Hospital in Fremont, CA. In 1981, she purchased the Likely Saloon and moved to Likely in 1984. She continued to keep abreast of the latest information in the medical world if it could be of help to her friends or someone she knew. She also loved to keep up with world current events and enjoyed working in her garden. A very caring and loving person and mother, she cared very much about everyone around her. She will be missed by her many friends and family. She is survived by her two sons, Thomas McDonald of Likely, CA and Brian McDonald of Alturas,CA; three sisters Judy, Rose and Alice. She was preceded in death by her parents Joseph and Mary Warzecho, brothers Frank and Joe Warzecho and husband Donald Thomas McDonald and numerous family members who reside in Connecticut. She will be laid to rest in her hometown of Bristol, Connecticut. Carol Diane Lewis Services for Davis Creek resident Carol Diane Lewis will be held Friday, May 17 at 1:00 p.m. graveside at the Davis Creek Cemetery. Mrs. Lewis passed away unexpectedly on May 13, 2002 in Davis Creek, CA. She was 58. She was born January 19, 1944 at Modoc Medical Center in Alturas, CA. to Mary Luvene Renner Grubb and Harold Ernest Grubb. She was descended from a long line of Modoc families as her great-grandfather Theodor Henry Renner of Switzerland settled in Stone Coal Valley, between Adin and Canby, CA in 1870. Her great-grandmother was Laura Jane Essex of Cloverswale, near Canby, CA. Carol attended Alturas Elementary School and Modoc Union High School until she married John "Coop" Lewis of Canby, CA on December 25, 1960 at her parents' home in Alturas. She and John moved to Modesto about 1970, where Carol was an antique dealer and collector, in addition to being a homemaker and mother. She had a passion for collecting antiques and owned a large collection of Modoc County antiques. Last year, the Lewis family had returned to live in Davis Creek. Carol was enjoying making many new friends and loved Modoc County and her view of Sugar Hill and Buck Mountain. She loved gardening, was an avid reader and traveler. She and John had traveled throughout the United States. She was a member of the Modoc County Historical Society. She will be missed by her many relatives and dear friends in Modoc County and Modesto. She is survived by her husband John "Coop" Lewis of Davis Creek; sons John Cory Lewis and Terry Lewis of Modesto and Shan Alan Lewis of Davis Creek; her parents Mary Luvene Renner Grubb and Harold Ernest Grubb of Modesto and five grandchildren, Heather, Brooke, Shawnee, John-Paul and Jack all of Modesto. She was preceded in death by one son, Shawn Gary Lewis. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society. George Morley Alturas resident George Morley, 84, passed away in Klamath Falls, Ore. on May 5, 2002. Mr. Morley was born July 13, 1917 in Alturas, CA. to William and Louisa (Sharp) Morley. He left school when he was 13 years old to help his family, after the death of his father. He worked for 30 years as a carpenter and for 15 years in a creamery. He married his wife, Letha, in 1942 in Reno, Nev. Among his interests were dancing, fishing, hunting and fly tying. He is survived by his wife Letha Morley of Alturas, numerous nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grand-nephews. He was preceded in death by his four sisters, brother and son, Rodney Allen. Eternal Hills Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Interment was at Eternal Hills Memorial Gardens in Klamath Falls, Ore. Leona Rose McKoen Leona Rose McKoen, a resident of Modoc County for the past 20 years, passed away April 30, 2002 of natural causes at her home in Alturas, CA. She was 77. Services were held May 2 at the Malin Cemetery in Malin, Oregon. Leona was a native of Malin, born March 7, 1925. She loved being with children and helping anyone she could. She enjoyed gardening and being outside. She also loved to play bingo and visit with all the players and callers. Collecting Ty Beanie Babies and trading cards were her passions. She is survived by her sister Ruby O'Neil of Merrill, OR; brothers and sisters-in-law, Clifford and Bertha McKoen of Malin, OR and Jess and Freddie (Dot) McKoen of Merrill; and numerous nieces and nephews. She also leaves her special friends, Don and Cindy Deiter and Family of Alturas, CA. Victoria Ina G. Dickens Victoria Ina G. Dickens, 72, passed away May 11, 2002 in Chiloquin, Oregon. Services were held at Eternal Hills in Klamath Falls, Ore. on May 14. Born Victoria George on December 3, 1929 in Beatty, Oregon, she graduated from Franklin High and Girls' Polytechnic in Portland, Ore. She then attended secretarial school in Portland and married James Woodrow Dickens in Vancouver, Washington on December 7, 1948. She was a homemaker and a loving mother to her four daughters. She enjoyed her family and gardening. Mrs. Dickens lived in Modoc County for nine years. She was preceded in death by her daughter Elaine Clausen and her husband James on November 27, 2000. She is survived by her daughters Valerie Chaney and husband Dallas of Redding, CA; Victoria Dickens of Portland, OR; Karen Wiley and husband Durel of Alturas, CA. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Klamath Hospice, Klamath Falls, OR. Burial was in Beatty, Ore., the town of her birth. May 30, 2002 M.W. 'Mick' Jones Memorial services for Maurice Wilson "Mick" Jones will be held today, May 23, at the Palm Springs Mortuary. Mr. Jones, a long time resident and community leader in Modoc County, died in Palm Springs, CA on May 18, 2002. He was born in Havre, Montana, December 7, 1915 to Frederick and Jessie Jones. He was the fifth of seven children, all of whom preceded him in death. He married Audr’ M. Poffenroth September 20, 1953 in Reno. They had one son, Bradford. He also had one daughter, Maureen and two sons, Philip and Robert, by a previous marriage to Margaret Woodin. Mr. Jones was a stalwart and tireless promoter of Modoc County and well known throughout the state from his involvement and leadership in local government. He served as a Modoc County Supervisor from 1977-1992 and was also an Alturas City Councilman. He served on the Modoc County Fair Board, the Modoc-Tulelake Joint Unified School District Board of Trustees, and as a Director for the California Pines Property Owners' Association for 20 years. He was also active in community service. He joined the Alturas Rotary Club in 1958, became president of the local club in 1966-67 and served as District Governor of Rotary International in 1976-77. He was one of the original club members who started the Alturas Youth Park. He was a graduate of Big Valley High School and the Polytechnic College of Engineering in Oakland. He served in the U.S. Navy as a Seaman 1st Class during World War II. After the War, Mr. Jones returned to Alturas where he became a partner both at Farmer's Exchange and JFG Motors. In 1975, he started Mobile Home Services, which he owned and operated until 1993. Mr. Jones is survived by his wife, Audr’, of Alturas and Palm Springs; a daughter, Maureen, and son-in-law Robert Corby of Antelope, Ca.; a son Philip, and daughter-in-law, Elaine of Coarsegold, Ca.; a son Robert and daughter-in-law Sharon of Pollock Pines, Ca.; a son Bradford, of Antelope, Ca.; 11 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild; two brothers-in-law, Wilford T. Lawson, of Billings, Mt.; and O.B. "Bob" Sundberg of Atherton, Ca; one sister-in-law, Irene Perry of Reno; four nieces and one nephew. Memorial donations may be made to the Alturas Rotary Club or the charity of your choice. Lynette Marie Meiser Services for Lynette Marie Meiser, 53, will be held Friday, May 24 at 10:00 a.m. at Veterans Memorial Hall, So. Main St., Alturas. The Rev. Dr. Ben Zandstra will conduct the service, with burial to follow at Davis Creek Cemetery. A time of fellowship will follow at the Brass Rail at 2:30 p.m. Ms. Meiser died from injuries sustained in a tragic single vehicle auto accident on May 18, 2002 in Lassen County, CA. The loving and devoted mother of three and grandmother, was the head cashier at Four Corners Market in Alturas for the past 10 years. She was well-liked, pleasant and helpful to her customers and co-workers and always had a smile to share. Market owners Rich and Nancy Yarbrough said Lynette was the first person they hired when they took over the business 10 years ago and expressed "she was like family." As a supporter of Modoc High, she had also served as a softball coach for Modoc Junior Varsity Girls, and was a devoted friend to many. She loved and related well to children and young people and they adored her. Born Lynette Marie Grivel in Alturas on January 15, 1949 to Robert Grivel and Deloris (Musselman) Grivel, she graduated from Modoc High School. She attended Lassen College in Susanville where she took business courses. A highlight of recent, was a trip to South Carolina in which she and family members were thrilled to be able to attend her daughter Amanda's graduation from U.S. Army Boot Camp and spend time with her. She is survived by her daughter Tammy and son-in-law Tom Maine of Susanville; son Danny and daughter-in-law Holly Fitch of Alturas; daughter Amanda LaPlante based in Ft. Sam, Texas; grandmother Lulu Grivel of Alturas; brothers Paul and Mick Grivel of Alturas, Robert Grivel of Susanville; grandsons Mathew, Tommy and Eric Maine of Susanville and Kameron Fitch of Alturas. She was preceded in death by her parents. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Memorial donations may be made to the Modoc High School JV Girls Softball, 900 N. Main St., Alturas, CA 96101. Kerr Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. Paul Del Rosa Lifetime Modocer Paul Del Rosa, 56, gave up his life in a car accident on May 18, 2002 in Lassen County, CA. Services will be held Friday, May 24 at 10:00 a.m. at Veterans Memorial Hall, So. Main St., Alturas. A time of fellowship will follow at the Brass Rail around 2:30 p.m. Paul was born to Violet Buster Del Rosa on September 24, 1946 in Alturas, CA. He attended school in Alturas and graduated from Modoc High School in 1965. He was quite athletic, playing football, basketball and baseball. His son recalls his father's pride in having won a Nevada State Championship as a catcher while playing American Legion ball under coach Shinny Yamagata. Among his other interests were golf, racing cars, fishing and spending time with friends. Paul raced cars from 1976 to 1988. His first year of car racing he was named Rookie of the Year and won the race track championship (1976). Gene Partridge built Paul's very first race car and many happy hours were spent constructing not only that car but two other cars in Gene's shop. Paul was a pit man for Larry Fitch in a pit man's race in Modoc County, in which he won his first, first place trophy. Many trophies followed through his racing career. Paul's best friends were Gene Partridge, Jack Miller, Bert McCowin, Gary Hastings and Larry Fitch. Paul worked for Stub Miller in auto body work and also for Bert McCowin. He was known for his talent in painting cars. Paul began employment with Lyle Coppedge in the construction business in 1970 and continued his career building homes and helping neighbors whenever he could. He was Tribal Chairperson for the Alturas Rancheria and was instrumental in the construction of the Alturas Casino. He also served as a Director on the Modoc Indian Health Board and as a board member for Modoc Indian Education. Paul was active in Tribal administration and was a talented man who would take on any challenge. He was dearly loved by his children and is survived by his son Phillip Paul Del Rosa of Central Point, Ore.; daughter Wendy Michelle Del Rosa of Susanville, and many family members. He was preceded in death by his mother Violet and his grandmother Judy Babe Allen. He will be missed by his many friends and family members. Because of his love for the game of football, any memorial donations may be directed to Modoc Boosters, care of Modoc High Football, 900 N. Main St., Alturas, CA 96101. Edward "Jack" McCombs Edward "Jack" McCombs, 72, passed away in Klamath Falls, Ore. on May 19, 2002. Mr. McCombs was born in Alturas, CA on April 27, 1930 and graduated with the class of 1948 from Modoc Union High School, Alturas. He was a veteran of the Korean War, serving with the U.S. Army. He had worked for Southern Pacific Railroad and later became a patrol officer with the California Highway Patrol for many years, until he retired. Jack enjoyed his home and yard, his animals and helping friends. He was preceded in death by his wife Virginia. He is survived by his parents Alden and Thelma Weilmunster of Alturas; son Audie McCombs and daughter-in-law Kim of Alturas; grandchildren Dane and Shauni McCombs of Alturas; friend Joan Robideaux of San Rafael; many friends and loved ones including his beloved dogs. A celebration of his life will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 25 at his home, 1625 Juniper, Alturas. Private burial at Alturas Cemetery. Memorial donations may be directed to the High Plateau Humane Society, P.O. Box 1383, Alturas, CA 96101. Doyle Mansker services set Services for Doyle James Mansker, 79, of Alturas, will be held conducted by the Alturas Veterans groups at graveside on May 28 at 10:00 am. at the Alturas Cemetery. Mr. Mansker passed away May 22, 2002 at Modoc Medical Center in Alturas, CA. His wife Margie and family members reside in Alturas. He was born April 7, 1923 in Ill Bend, Texas. Kerr Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. Lyall Gerald (Jerry) Chester Lyall Gerald (Jerry) Chester, a talented graphic artist and Vietnam veteran, passed away May 18, 2002 in Alturas, CA at the age of 54, after a long illness. Born June 16, 1947 in Royal Oak, Michigan, he graduated June 15, 1966 from Clawson High School in Clawson, Mich. He earned his degree in applied science and art from University of California, Los Angeles. During the Vietnam War he served in the U.S. Army. He was an avid hunter and a skilled artist with many of his graphic designs in advertising illustration, drawings and paintings. He purchased property at California Pines and moved to Modoc County 14 years ago. For a time he worked independently in graphic design. He was also caretaker for the Alturas Gun Club. He leaves many good friends in Alturas and Clawson, Mich. In memory of Lyall, his friends extend an invitation to those who knew him to attend a farewell barbecue at 4000 Pencil Road, Alturas, CA. on Saturday, May 25 at 1:00 p.m. Lyall had been a resident at Modoc Medical Center's Skilled Nursing Facility since March until his passing. Mr. Chester is survived by his sister Peggy A. Bailey and husband Charles of Clawson, Mich.; niece Pamela A. Ring and husband David; niece Paula L. Bailey; great-nephews, Charles Ring and Daniel Ring; great-niece, Erin R. Ring. He was preceded in death by his parents Lyall J. and Betty Chester of Clawson. Services were held by Trinity Lutheran in Clawson, Mich. with burial at White Chapel Cemetery in Clawson, Mich. Donations in his memory may be directed to the Alturas Veterans or Alturas Rifle and Pistol Club or to Trinity Lutheran Church Building Fund in Clawson, Mich. May 31, 2002 Doyle James Mansker Doyle James Mansker, 79, passed away unexpectedly May 22, 2002 at Modoc Medical Center in Alturas, CA. Services were conducted by Alturas Veterans Groups on Tuesday, May 28 at 10 a.m. at graveside at the Alturas Cemetery. The beloved father of six children, husband, grandfather and great-grandfather, also reared his grandson, Mike Lamez, in Alturas from the time his grandson was five-years-old. Born to Bessie (Lee) and Frank Mansker on April 7, 1923 in IllBend, Texas, Mr. Mansker was reared in Lubbock, Texas. A veteran of the U.S. Army, he was honorably discharged on July 27, 1943. He married Margie Louise Henyan on January 15, 1954 in Clovis, New Mexico. Mr. Mansker was a family man and an Ironworker by profession, with Local Union 416 in Los Angeles for many years. He retired to Modoc County, where the Manskers had purchased property at California Pines and have enjoyed living these past 21 years. Called a "hard worker, a good and loving father and a good person," by his children and those who knew him, he also loved fishing Modoc's waters. He enjoyed his family and gardening. He took pleasure in watching football games at Modoc High, especially while his grandson was playing. After his grandson graduated, he continued to support the team by attending the games. He is survived by his wife Margie; children Debra L. Russell and husband Gordon of Alturas, CA.; Doyle J. Mansker and wife Pia of Orange County; Betsy A. Mansker of Albany, Ore.; Clinton W. Mansker of Alturas; Sheila K. Wilson and husband Carlos of Tyler, Texas; Richard D. Anderson and wife Becky of Hemet, CA.; brother Autrey Mansker of Lubbock, Texas; 17 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a granddaughter Brittney Mansker. Donations in Mr. Mansker's memory may be directed to the Veterans Groups of Alturas, in care of P.O. Box 1127, Alturas, CA. 96101. Kerr Mortuary was in charge of arrangements. Mark Ricky Wood A memorial service for Mark Ricky Wood will be held at the Living Water Fellowship in Cedarville on Saturday, June 1, 2002 at 1:00 p.m. Mr. Wood, a resident of Cedarville, CA. died unexpectedly May 28, 2002 in Cedarville. He was 40 years old. Kerr Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Family Researcher of "The Last Frontier" Modoc County, California --- Our outgoing mail is checked by ZoneAlarm AntiVirus.

Modoc County Record - May 2, 2002 Guy Wayne McTimmonds Guy Wayne McTimmonds, 75, a respected and well liked school teacher and coach for many years, known as "Mr. Mac" to his students, passed away on April 17, 2002 at Redding Medical Center, Redding, CA. He had retired from teaching. A memorial service for Mr. McTimmonds was conducted by the Rev. Jack Snell at the Grace Community Church in Whitmore, CA on Saturday, April 20 at 2:00 p.m. Mr. McTimmonds and his wife Patricia were instrumental in starting the church, informally hosting services in members' homes before the church could be built. He was also asked to pastor the congregation on many occasions. He was born on September 20,1926 in Susanville, CA. In his senior year at Modoc Union High, during World War II, he enlisted with the U.S. Army. During his class graduation from MUHS, his mother received his high school diploma while Guy was away serving his country. Following his discharge, he entered college in Sacramento where he earned his teaching credential. While working on the Cedar Pass Ski Hill project, he and former classmate Patricia Hood of Canby kindled a romance. They were married September 1949 in Canby, CA. During the years which followed, the McTimmonds and their two sons lived in Weaverville, where they co-owned H & M Market. Guy was a member of the Junior Chamber of Commerce. He loved kids and was a favorite teacher at Anderson Elementary School for many years until health issues caused him to retire early. He coached basketball and track and served as a N.E.E.D. counselor for the Shasta Ecology Camp at Whiskeytown Lake. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post in Anderson and enjoyed returning to Modoc County to hunt and visit his many relatives. He was also an avid skier. The McTimmonds "Cedarcroft Ranch" in Whitmore was a place of solitude and beauty and Guy's final home. He served on the Whitmore School District Board of Trustees and was a member of the Grace Community Church, which he helped found. He was presented with a plaque of appreciation on the 50th anniversary of the Cedar Pass Ski Hill, for overcoming many obstacles in creating the ski run. Guy was a person who worked to make improvements in each community in which he lived. He was the son of Floyd and Dorothy McTimmonds. He is survived by his wife Patricia McTimmonds of Whitmore, CA; two sons, Dan McTimmonds and partner Diane of Redding; Tim and wife Kelley McTimmonds of Forest Grove, Ore.; sisters Erma Hickerson of Alturas and the late Myrnie Baldwin of Alturas; grandchildren Courtney and Gene McTimmonds of Forest Grove, OR; nieces Bonnie Slinkard of Alturas; nephew Barry Hickerson of Reno, NV; nieces Mickey Baldwin, Jackie Turpin and Michelle Anderson, all of Alturas. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Grace Community Church, 30637 Whitmore Rd., Whitmore, CA 96096. Martha E. Lengfelder A memorial service for Martha Emily Lengfelder, 54, wife of Heinz Lengfelder of California Pines, will be held Monday, May 6 at 2:00 p.m. at the Veterans' Memorial Hall, So. Main St., Alturas. Mrs. Lengfelder died from injuries following a single vehicle accident on Tuesday, April 30 while driving to her work as Administrative Assistant for the Modoc County Sheriff's Office. She had been employed the past five years at the local Sheriff's office. Martha was born in Nevada on August 23, 1947. Kerr Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. Sheriff's assistant dies in wreck The Administrative Assistant to Modoc County Sheriff Bruce Mix was killed in a single vehicle rollover on Centerville Road just east of County Road 75 Tuesday, 7:21 a.m. According to the California Highway Patrol, Martha Lengfelder, age 54, of Alturas was driving her 1994 Isuzu Rodeo eastbound on her way to work at about 55 m.p.h. Just east of CR 75, the vehicle drifted off the south pavement. She attempted to regain control by turning to the left, but lost control of the vehicle. The Rodeo swerved back and forth and then overturned. As the vehicle overturned, Lengfelder was ejected. She was transported to Modoc Medical Center in Alturas by ambulance and preliminary treatment was performed. She was then airlifted to Washoe Medical Center in Reno, but she died en route. According to the CHP, Lengfelder was not wearing her seatbelt. "Her death was a real blow to us," Mix said Tuesday afternoon. "She was a big part of our operation and a very good person. It really hit this office hard." In addition to the administrative position, Lengfelder was also the main 9-1-1 dispatch trainer. Helen Inez Weisman Helen Inez Weisman, 85, of Adin passed away April 28, 2002 at Surprise Valley Long-term Care Hospital in Cedarville, CA. Services for Mrs. Weisman will be held today, May 2, at 12:00 noon at the Standish Bible Church, with burial to follow at Diamond Crest Cemetery in Johnstonville, CA. Born April 21, 1917 in Colorado, Mrs. Weisman had lived in Alturas and Adin, CA. Kerr Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. May 9, 2002 Dr. George J. Laird Dr. George J. Laird, a prominent surgeon on the San Francisco Peninsula for 30 years, who served twice as chief of staff at Peninsula Hospital in Burlingame, died Saturday in Portola Valley, CA. He was 87. He passed away at The Sequoias retirement facility, where he had lived in recent years. Dr. Laird was born in Alturas, CA on November 2, 1914, the son of J. Ralph and Irma Laird. He graduated from Modoc County High School in 1932, and received a bachelor's degree from Stanford University in 1936 and a medical degree in 1940. He did his residency at the Stanford Hospital from 1940 to 1942, then served in the U.S. Air Force from 1942 to 1946, discharged with the rank of Major. He was senior partner in a surgical practice that also included Eldred Barnes, James Hansen and Duane Collier in Millbrae and Burlingame from 1947 to 1976. During that period, he also served as the first chief of surgery at Peninsula Hospital, Burlingame, from 1954 to 1956, and he served as the hospital's second chief of staff from 1956 to 1958, serving again as chief of staff from 1972 to 1974. Dr. Laird served as a surgery instructor at the Stanford Medical School from 1948 to 1958, and as a medical consultant to Bethlehem Steel Corp. from 1948 to 1976. After retiring from active medical practice in 1976, he served as medical advisor to the Argonaut Insurance Co., of San Francisco, and as a physician for the Peninsula Memorial Blood Bank, Burlingame. He also served briefly as a physician for the Ford Motor Company plant in San Jose in 1980. Dr. Laird was named a diplomat of the American Board of Surgery and a fellow of the American College of Surgery in 1949. He was a member of the Pan Pacific Surgical Association and the Pan American Surgical Association. >From 1972 to 1973, he served as president of the Stanford Medical School Alumni Association. He was published in the Journal of the American Medical Association and other medical journals. Dr. Laird was a former member of the Burlingame Rotary Club, Sharon Heights Golf & Country Club, Stanford Golf Club, International Hospitality Center, World Affairs Council of Northern California and the Stanford Alumni Association. Dr. Laird was married to Jane Porter on November 11, 1939. They were married for 53 years, until her death in 1993. He is survived by a son, James P. Laird of San Mateo, CA; two daughters, Carolyn Hennion of Jacksonville, OR and Janet Cantor of Ketchum, Idaho; two grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. No service is planned. The family asks that memorial donations be made to Crystal Springs Uplands School, 400 Uplands Dr., Hillsborough, CA 94010, or to the Stanford University Medical School, 326 Galvez St., Stanford, CA 94305. Hattie Geneva Edith McClellan Hattie Geneva Edith McClellan, 86, died Thursday evening, April 25, 2002, at Redding Medical Center in Redding. She was born in Alta Vista, Iowa, on June 8, 1915. She had been a resident of Greenville since 1961, moving there from Pleasant Valley, Minn. McClellan had been employed as a cook at the Pleasant Valley School in Minnesota, Greenville School Cafeteria, Indian Valley Hospital and Forest Lodge of Greenville. She was a member of the Lutheran Church and Ladies Aide, both in Minnesota and Greenville; the Minnesota Farmers Union, AARP and the Mt. Jura Gem and Mineral Society. She enjoyed gardening, crafts, quilting and playing games of all kinds, especially cards. She greatly enjoyed her children and grandchildren and was notorious for baking a special cake for everyone's birthday. She never forgot a special day or special moment. She was preceded in death by her children, Arnold in 1936, Alvin in 1963, Edith Green in 1982, Erma Humphrey in 1984, four brothers and two sisters. Survivors include her husband of 68 years, Philip of Greenville; sons, Gary and wife Lynn of Alturas, CA, Bill of West, Texas, Bob of Quincy, Durane of Oakland; daughters, Barbara Quam of Crescent Mills, Evelyn Clark of Greenville, Beverly Poulton of Salinas; sisters, Rose, Lena, Clara and Ida; 21 grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren. A celebration of her life was held Sunday, April 28, at the First Lutheran Church in Greenville, followed by burial in the Greenville Cemetery. The family requests any donations in her memory be made to the Indian Valley Healthcare District Long Term Care Unit, c/o Fehrman Mortuary, P.O. Box 803, Greenville, CA 95947. An opportunity to leave a memorial tribute is available online at www.fehrmanmortuary.com. Robert (Bob) Leo Porter, Sr. The family of Robert Leo Porter, Sr. conducted services at Kerr Mortuary Chapel in Alturas on May 7, with private inurnment. Mr. Porter, Sr., 64, a resident of Lookout for the past five years, passed away May 1, 2002 in Ashland, Ore. He was a long-haul truck driver and a member of the Lookout Volunteer Fire Department. He loved fishing and was good at mechanics. He was born March 28, 1938 in French Camp, CA. and received his formal education in Stockton, CA. He is survived by two sons, Robert and Randy of Turlock, CA; daughter Rhonda Harris of Palo Cedro; 13 grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, two brothers, three sisters and friend Sandi Basinger of Lookout. Donald Hardin Smith Services for Jess Valley resident Donald Hardin Smith, a lifetime resident of Modoc County, will be held Saturday, May 11 at 10:00 a.m. at the Likely Cemetery. Mr. Smith passed away of heart failure at his home April 13, 2002 in Likely, CA. Born in Likely, CA on August 16, 1928, he graduated from Modoc Union High School with the class of 1948 and served with the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict as a Private First Class until his discharge on July 2, 1956. Mr. Smith worked as a ranch hand in the Likely area during his adult years and enjoyed past times of fishing and hunting. He lived in Modoc County for 73 years and shared his home with his many cats. Mr. Smith is survived by his sisters Elsie Cantrall, Fay Chapman and brother Marion Smith, all of Alturas; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father Willard Smith, mother Leona Roys Smith Clark; twin brother Ron Smith; sisters Willetta Blevins and Irma Linville. Kerr Mortuary, Alturas is in charge of arrangements. Alfred Carl Veges, Jr. A Rosary for Alfred Carl Veges, Jr. will be recited by Father Patrick Henry at Kerr Mortuary Chapel in Alturas this evening, May 9, at 7:00 p.m. A service will also be held at Kerr Chapel on Friday, May 10 at 11:00 a.m., with burial to follow at the Alturas Cemetery. Mr. Veges, 71, a resident of Modoc County since 1993, passed away May 5, 2002 at Modoc Medical Center, Alturas, CA. He was born March 11, 1931 and worked for 35 years in a garlic processing and packaging plant in California. He leaves many nieces, nephews and friends who will miss him ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Family Researcher of "The Last Frontier" Modoc County, California --- Our outgoing mail is checked by ZoneAlarm AntiVirus.

Modoc County Record - April 4, 2002 Erma Faye Murray Services for Alturas resident Erma Faye Murray will be held Saturday, April 6 at 10:00 a.m. at the Federated Community Church in Alturas. The Rev. Dr. Ben Zandstra will officiate. Mrs. Murray passed away March 28, 2002 at Mercy Medical Center in Redding, CA. She was 84 and had made Alturas her home for the past 17 years Born Erma Faye Teague on April 24, 1917 in Amarillo, Texas, she completed high school there. She became a licensed vocational nurse, a profession in which she worked for 21 years. She married Milton Murray on February 11, 1966 in Reno, Nev. Mrs. Murray enjoyed reading and crocheting. She was a member of the Order of Eastern Star, Alturas Chapter and Modoc Medical Center Auxiliary. Her husband preceded her in death on June 1, 1984 She is survived by her son Douglas Thorp, I and daughter-in-law Anna Marie of Alturas; grandson Douglas Thorp, II, in Vancouver, WA.; granddaughters Leeann Anthony of Redding and Dawn Pollard of Modesto; great granddaughters Danielle, Lisa and Laura Thorp of Vancouver; and great-grandson Ryan Pollard of Modesto In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Federated Community Church, Alturas. Clyde Phoenix Funeral services for Clyde Phoenix of Ft. Bidwell, will be held Saturday, April 6 at the Ft. Bidwell Paiute Reservation Gymnasium at 11:00 a.m. in Ft. Bidwell, CA Mr. Phoenix passed away Easter Sunday, March 31, 2002 at Mercy Medical Center in Redding, CA A beloved father, grandfather, uncle, cousin and friend, he was born in Cedarville, CA on April 15, 1925 to Amy Jo and Tommy Phoenix. He was reared there until he left to attend Stewart Indian High School, a boarding school in Carson City, Nevada. There, he completed vocational training as a baker. He was also boxed and played football in high school Clyde had a passion for the sport of boxing. He put a lot of hard work and dedication into the sport and successfully became a Golden Gloves contender in California. After finishing at Stewart, he returned to Surprise Valley, moving to Ft. Bidwell, where he began working, met his wife Marian Julia Burns and started a family. Through the years, Mr. Phoenix worked on ranches in Ft. Bidwell and Cedarville and with the Forest Service in fighting fires. He often walked from Ft. Bidwell to Cedarville and had a strong heart even into his final days. He loved to hunt deer and wild game He passed on as a resident of the Ft. Bidwell Paiute Reservation where he is survived by his sons Delmar Phoenix of Sylmar, CA; Clevon Phoenix of Ft. Bidwell, CA.; Marvin Phoenix of Los Angeles; daughters Donna Candy Ruvalcaba of Los Angeles; Roberta Phoenix of Ft. Bidwell; Cecilia Phoenix of Ft. Bidwell; 14 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He had numerous nieces and nephews in Ft. Bidwell, Cedarville, Sutcliff and Nixon, Nevada, as well as numerous relatives throughout Nevada and California. He was preceded in death by his wife Marian Julia in December 1985 Mr. Phoenix will be greatly missed and always be in the heart of his loved ones. Burial will be at the Ft. Bidwell Cemetery. April 11, 2002 Virginia Devine Baker Virginia Devine Baker of Fort Bidwell, CA died on Friday, April 5, 2002 at the Surprise Valley Community Hospital in Cedarville, CA at the age of 85. A graveside service was held at the Fort Bidwell Cemetery on Monday, April 8, with the Rev. Patrick Henry officiating. Mrs. Baker was born on March 27, 1917 in Lodi, CA to Frank and Vesta (Van Horne) Devine. On July 23, 1937, she married Walter "Tiny" Baker in Stockton, CA. They made their home in Petaluma, CA, where they raised their family. Mrs. Baker worked as a placement officer for the California Department of Employment. She was very active in the P.T.A., served as both a Cub Scout Den Mother and a Campfire Leader. She was also involved in the American Foreign Exchange Student Program and belonged to several bridge club.s In 1970, she and her husband moved to Fort Bidwell, where they started a pollen collecting business. She enjoyed gardening, fishing, her dog, Daisy, and the outdoors. She is survived by her husband, Walter "Tiny" Baker of Fort Bidwell; sons, John and Tom Baker; sister-in-law, Arline Devine; nephew, Frank Devine and his wife, Cheryl Ann; niece, Mikel Ann O'Connell and her husband, Dennis; grandchildren; other nieces and nephews; great nephews and a great niece. She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Frank Devine. Contributions in the memory of Mrs. Baker may be sent to a charity of the donor's choice. Desert Rose Funeral Chapel of Lakeview, OR was in charge of arrangements. Eva (Eyre) Voelz Former Alturas resident Eva (Eyre) Voelz passed away in Brookings, Oregon on April 7, 2002 at the age of 89. Eva was born in Willington, Kansas on May 21, 1912 to H.H. and Leta Hull. Eva had two younger brothers. Eva and her husband, Frank Eyre, moved to Alturas in the early 1950s, where they owned the well-known Warner Hotel until the late 1960s. Frank passed away in 1970. Eva married Mihlo Voelz in 1971. In 1972, they left Alturas and moved to the Oregon coast. Eva loved traveling, as well as the Oregon coast line. Eva is survived by her daughters, Leta Pelzel of Brookings, OR and Margaret Semmens of Mt. Shasta, CA; grandson, Frank Stone; granddaughter, Debbie Catania; and great-granddaughters Lindsay, Jacquie Stone and Megan Catania, all of Napa, CA. Mihlo preceded her in death in May 1986. At Eva's request, there will be no services. Leland Frederick Bogner Former Likely resident Leland Frederick Bogner, 78, passed away Monday, April 8 of natural causes at St. Elizabeth Community Hospital in Red Bluff, CA. Services will be held today, April 11, at 11:00 a.m. at Chapel of the Flowers in Red Bluff. Mr. Bogner was born July 28, 1923 in Alturas, CA and reared in Likely. He was a veteran of World War II, serving with the U.S. Army. After 37 years as a lineman with Pacific Gas & Electric, he retired in 1984. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and enjoyed his family and traveling. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Barbara Bogner of Red Bluff; sons Steve Bogner and wife Darcell of Red Bluff; daughter Sharon Kennedy and husband Pete of Longview, WA.; grandchildren Wesley, Eric and Holden Bogner, all of Red Bluff and Cody, Cory and Samantha Kennedy, all of Longview, WA. Contributions may be made to a charity of the donor's choice. Hoyt-Cole Chapel of the Flowers of Red Bluff is in charge of arrangements. Brenda Jo Ivers There will be a private family funeral service this week for Brenda Jo Ivers, 33, of Alturas, who died April 9, 2002 in Klamath Falls, Or. A full obituary will be published next week. The family prefers donations to the Lymphoma Cancer Fund. Arrangements are being handled by Kerr Mortuary. April 18, 2002 Brenda Jo Ivers Brenda Jo Ivers, 33, passed away April 9, 2002 at Merle West Medical Center in Klamath Falls, OR after a recurrence of lymphoma cancer. Brenda was born August 31, 1968, in Alturas, CA to David and Irene Ivers. She attended schools in Alturas with the exception of one year that she attended a Christian school in Red Bluff. Brenda worked in a variety of occupations. Before the recurrence of her cancer her last job was with Home Health Care, which she loved most. She also extended herself beyond her employment to help those in need. Brenda loved spending time with her family and friends and enjoyed camping, music, animals and watching "Nick at Night". Private family services were held Saturday, April 13 at Modoc Full Gospel Church with Pastor Lake officiating and burial at Alturas Cemetery. She is survived by her father; Dave Ivers, Mother; Irene Ivers, three older brothers: Gary Royall of Alturas, Bart Royall Wheeler of Reno, NV, David Ivers of Little Rock, Ark. and one sister-in-law, Sheryl Wheeler of Alturas. Grandparents: Mildred Webb, Alturas; Adelie Webb, Alturas; Bessie Bucknam, Red Bluff. Uncles and aunts: Carol & Len Weber, Alturas; Bob & Donna Webb, Alturas; Sharon Zimmerman & John Krips, Red Bluff; and Bette Webb, Myrtle Creek, OR. Nephews: Cameron & David Wheeler, Alturas; Aidan Ivers, Little Rock, Ark.; great-nephew: James Lloyd; nieces: Michelle Wheeler, Klamath Falls, OR; Alaina Ivers, Little Rock, Ark.; cousins, Robbie Webb, Crescent City, CA; Dale Webb, Crescent City, CA; Donnie Webb, Myrtle Creek, OR; Kristina Webb, Myrtle Creek, OR; Darren Egle, Red Bluff, CA; Debbie McCord, Sutherlin, OR; Darlene Estes, Alturas; Danny Egle, Reno, NV; Devin Egle, Oroville, CA; James Partridge, Grass Valley, CA; Jason, Shelly and Troy Zimmerman of Red Bluff and numerous distant uncles, aunts and cousins. Donations can be made "in memory of Brenda Jo Ivers" to: Lymphoma Research Foundation, 215 Lexington Avenue, New York, New York, 10016 or to a charity of your choice. Services for Joan Skinner. The life of Joan Marie Skinner, born and reared in Alturas, will be celebrated by her family and friends on Saturday, April 20 in Alturas. Mrs. Skinner passed away November 16, 2001. The Rev. Father Patrick Henry will give a Memorial Mass at 1:00 p.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, East Fourth St., Alturas. A graveside service will follow at Alturas Cemetery. The family invites all friends and relatives to join them at Sacred Heart Parish Hall for an "Irish Wake" following the services. Come reminisce, enjoy food and beverage and reunite with family members. Joan was born April 22, 1930, the daughter of Patrick and Kitty McHugh and the wife of Perry Ross Skinner of Pocatello, Idaho. The Skinners have four children and four grandchildren. Wayland Stevenson Wayland Stevenson passed away on April 14, 2002 in Parker, AZ, and will be buried at the Adin Cemetery on April 20 at 2:00 p.m. Refreshments will follow. The oldest of nine children born to Emma and Joe Stevenson, he was born at Pumpkin Center on February 25, 1912. He grew up in Lookout and Bieber, working on ranches and breaking horses. He married Violet Harper on August 15, 1936. They had four children: Robert, Loretta Bowen, Donald and Frank. They now have nine grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. During his life, Wayland worked on gold dredges, logging, and then went into logging and operated a sawmill with Jack Harper. When the partnership dissolved, he logged for many years on his own, with the help of his family. They also owned a small store and gas station for several years, called "Indian Springs" on Rush Creek. For most of his married life, Wayland and his family lived at the very north end of Round Valley on land that Violet's parents, Neta and Les Harper, had given them so they would return from Folsom, CA. He retired in 1970, and went to fishing full-time instead of part-time. He loved to fish and hunt. He taught each of his grandchildren to fish, especially in the Warner Mountains. His grandchildren were his biggest delight. Wayland and his family spent countless winters in Mexico fishing, and then built a home in Parker, AZ, where they displayed all their years of gathering rocks into patio decoration and planters. In the summer, they always returned to Adin to their home in Rush Creek to take care of their very beautiful yard and pasture. Wayland is survived by his wife and children. Guy Wayne McTimmonds. A memorial service for Guy Wayne McTimmonds will be conducted by the Rev. Jack Snell at the Grace Community Church in Whitmore, CA on Saturday, April 20 at 2:00 p.m. Mr. McTimmonds passed away on Wednesday, April 17, 2002 at Redding Medical Center. He was 75. He was born on September 20, 1926 in Susanville, CA, and graduated from Modoc Union High School. He married Patricia Hood of Canby, CA in September 1949 in Canby. He is survived by his wife Patricia McTimmonds of Whitmore, CA; two sons, Dan McTimmonds and partner Diane of Redding; Tim and wife Kelley McTimmonds of Forest Grove, Ore.; sisters Erma Hickerson of Alturas and the late Myrnie Baldwin of Alturas; grandchildren Courtney and Gene McTimmonds of Forest Grove, OR; nieces Bonnie Slinkard of Alturas; nephew Barry Hickerson of Reno, NV; nieces Mickey Baldwin, Jackie Turpin and Michelle Anderson, all of Alturas. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Grace Community Church, 30637 Whitmore Rd., Whitmore, CA 96096. A complete obituary to be published next week. April 18, 2002 April 25, 2002 Donald Hardin Smith Jess Valley resident Donald Hardin Smith, a lifetime resident of Modoc County passed away of heart failure at his home April 13, 2002 in Likely, CA. Mr. Smith was born in Likely, CA on August 16, 1928. He graduated from Modoc Union High School with the class of 1948 and served with the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict as a Private First Class until his discharge on July 2, 1956. Mr. Smith worked as a ranch hand in the Likely area during his adult years and enjoyed past times of fishing and hunting. He lived in Modoc County for 73 years and shared his home with his many cats. Kerr Mortuary, Alturas is taking charge of arrangements. Services will be held at graveside at the Likely Cemetery, with the date and time pending at presstime. Mr. Smith is survived by his sisters Elsie Cantrall, Fay Chapman and brother Marion Smith, all of Alturas; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father Willard Smith, mother Leona Roys Smith Clark; twin brother Ron Smith; sisters Willetta Blevins and Irma Linville. Evelyn D. Frease-Guevara Services for Evelyn Darlene Frease-Guevara, 47, will be held Friday, April 26 at 11:00 a.m. at Kerr Mortuary Chapel in Alturas, CA. Burial will follow at the Alturas Cemetery. Mrs. Guevara passed away April 21, 2002 in Seattle, Washington. She was born in Lakeport, CA on June 23, 1954. She is survived by husband Ronald Guevara and her children Claudina, Sandra, David and Erro and six grandchildren; her father Cardinos Frease of Brooks, CA; mother Claudina Shockley of Alturas, CA; uncles Jim Frease, Ted Lampla; brothers Cardinos, Jr., David, Richard and Allen and sisters Cynthia, Yvonne, Marie, Larena, Linda; step-brothers David and Gordon, and step-sisters Shirley and Lynn. She had many nieces and nephews and many friends who will also miss her. ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Family Researcher of "The Last Frontier" Modoc County, California --- Our outgoing mail is checked by ZoneAlarm AntiVirus.

Modoc County Record – September 14, 2006 Patricia Frances Hinchey Services for long-time Alturas resident Patricia "Pat" Frances Hinchey, 79, will be held on Friday, September 15 at 11 a.m. at the Alturas Cemetery. Pastor Mel Chasteen will officiate. A gathering will follow at the Alturas Baptist Church on West Fourth St., Alturas. Mrs. Hinchey passed away in Alturas on Sunday, September 10, 2006 at Modoc Medical Center. Born Patricia Murphy on September 4, 1927, in Coffeyville, Kansas, she grew up in Oklahoma and attended Oklahoma Baptist University in Shawnee and Northeastern University in Miami, OK. Pat loved teaching and taught school for a year, then helped her brother through college, before they both went back to school. She married Walter Soocey and left college, but was left a widow at age 27, with four small children, after Walter was killed in an Air Force maneuver in Las Vegas. Pat moved to Boyes Hot Springs, CA to join her parents so they could help her with the children. She remained a widow for 7-1/2 years until 1962, when she was introduced to Jim Hinchey of Alturas. The two married on June 16, 1962 in Boyes Hot Springs, CA. They were a good match with a common faith and both were creative. They blended their families to raise six children together in Alturas. While her children were in school, Pat worked part-time as secretary/bookkeeper at the local lumber company. She later worked as a substitute teacher for Modoc County schools until her daughters graduated in 1969. Her involvement with the local Art Center began in the early 1960s. Her passion for the arts found her taking every class available at the center, over the years. She served as the Art Center's volunteer bookkeeper and treasurer for over three decades, up until earlier this year. "Pat's been the backbone of the Art Center," said her good friend Margot Curtis in a tribute to Pat in May, when Pat retired from bookkeeping, due to her health. Pat's hands were always busy. She had a good sense of humor and loved learning new things. She was a watercolor artist, enjoyed doing crafts and writing children's stories. She had two diplomas from the Children's Institute of Writing. She also played the piano, loved to sing, was a good cook and provided loving guidance to her own family and many others. >From the age of 16 and through the years, Pat also taught Bible Study and Sunday School. A woman of strong faith, she was a devout member of the Alturas Baptist Church. Her husband Jim passed way January 25, 1998. She is survived by her daughter Sheryll Hite and granddaughter Tamara Wagner of Riverside, CA; daughter Valerie Gibeau, (Dan) and grandchildren Danny, Dawn Gibeau of Blackhawk, SD and James Gibeau of Destin, FL; daughter Patricia Nwobodo (Jack) and granddaughters, Rachel Field and Rebecca Field of Alturas, CA and Jami Price (Jason) and great-granddaughters Abbygail and Hannah Price of Temecula, CA; daughter Geneann Packer (David) and grandchildren Jeremy, Jason, Shane, Mariah Packer of Lakewood, CO; daughter Bonnie Davis (Bob) of Susanville and grandchildren Holly Cotner (John) of South Carolina, Jonathan Davis of Susanville; son Walter Soocey (Pam) and grandchildren John Paul, Vincent, Evonne and Joseph of San Diego; sister Barbara Hager (Ernie), Sacramento; nephew Dan (Shawn) Hager, Napa; niece Linda Simpson, and nephew Steve Hager, Sacramento; brother Tom Murphy (Barbara), Owasso, OK; nephew Tom Murphy (Myra), Kingwood, TX; nephew Anthony Murphy (Tammy), Bartlesville, OK., niece Katherine Alland (Murphy), Minneapolis, MN. Memorials may be directed to the Art Center at 317 North Main St., Alturas or a charity of the donor's choice. Services under the direction of Kerr Mortuary, Alturas. Memorial potluck for Tufts A Memorial potluck gathering in memory of Dorothy and Harold Tufts will be held Saturday, Sept. 16 at 12 noon at the Likely Fire Hall. The family will welcome all to remember and cherish the memories that Harold and Dorothy brought to so many. Dorothy McGarva attended school in Likely, then graduated in 1937 from Modoc High School in Alturas, CA. Dorothy McGarva Tufts passed away October 6, 2005. Her husband Harold passed away July 3, 2006, in Bakersfield, CA, also. ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Family Researcher of "The Last Frontier" Modoc County, California --- Our outgoing mail is checked by ZoneAlarm AntiVirus.

Lake County Examiner – September 14, 2006 – Lakeview, Oregon Jeannette Gay "Jennie" Welch Jeannette Gay "Jennie" Welch, 65, died at her home in Lakeview on Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2006 after a gallant and inspirational fight with cancer that was diagnosed in November 2003. She demonstrated a great attitude and was persistent to the very end. Jennie was born to Earl and Lorraine (Papke) Mulkey March 28, 1941 in Sacramento, Calif. They moved to Willow Ranch, Calif. when she was one year old and then to Lakeview when she was four years old. She grew up in Lakeview, where she received her education and was a member of the Lakeview High School Class of 1959. During her high school years she worked for the Marius and Alger theaters and Circle JM drive-in. She married Loy Welch in Lakeview on Nov. 14, 1958. After her children left home she worked for Lakeview TV for five years. Jennie was actively involved in her children’s lives and had served as a Cub Scout and Campfire Girls leader. She played the piano and keyboard and was an avid skier and outstanding golfer winning many tournaments and club championships. She also enjoyed swimming and going to Hawaii. She was preceded in death by her father Earl Mulkey. She leaves behind her loving husband of 47 years, Loy Welch of Lakeview; son and daughter-in-law Keith and Tina Welch of Corvallis; daughter and son-in-law Karen and Rick Dollarhide of Chico, Calif; mother Lorraine Mulkey of Lakeview; sister Darlene Samples of Lakeview; grandchildren Jordyn and Chad Dollarhide and Kory Welch; numerous nieces and nephews. A memorial service was held Tuesday, Sept. 12 at the Lakeview First Presbyterian Church with a lunch reception following at the Lakeview Elk’s Lodge. Interment was in the Sunset Cemetery. Contributions in the memory of Jennie may be made to Fremont Highlanders Ski Club, P.O Box 1204, Lakeview 97630 or to a charity of the donor’s choice. Desert Rose Funeral Chapel was in charge of the arrangements. My special condolences to Darlene and her family. Billie ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Family Researcher of "The Last Frontier" Modoc County, California --- Our outgoing mail is checked by ZoneAlarm AntiVirus.

March 28, 2002 Dee Forace Green Dee Forace Green, age 67, of Oak Harbor, WA, former Alturas resident, died at home on Wednesday, March 20, 2002, from complications of diabetes Dr. Green was born in Salt Lake City, Utah, on December 8, 1934, to Forace George Green and Edna Ina (Lauritzen) Green. He graduated from Granite High School in 1953. He learned the newspaper trade working on his father's newspaper, the South Salt Lake Herald. He was active in scouting and became an Eagle Scout. He served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Uruguay between 1954 and 1957 In 1959 he received a B.A. Degree in Archaeology from Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah. During his college years he was editor of the school newspaper and was actively involved in opera and musicals. He met Barbara Barry at BYU and they were married on June 12, 1959 in Los Angeles. Dee pursued graduate studies in anthropology and received his Master's Degree from BYU in August 1961 and his Ph.D from Arizona State University in 1974. He had opportunities to excavate archaeological sites in Utah, Illinois, Missouri, New Mexico, Arizona and Mexico >From 1965 to 1967 he was Curator of the Museum of Anthropology and an instructor at the University of Missouri in Columbia, MO. From 1967 to 1972 he was an assistant professor at Weber State College in Ogden, UT. In 1972 he accepted a position with the U.S. Forest Service as an archaeologist in Monticello, UT. In 1974, he moved to Albuquerque, N.M., to become the Forest Service Regional Archaeologist for New Mexico and Arizona. In 1985 he resigned and purchased a ceramic shop, which he operated for several years. In 1990, he returned to the Forest Service, accepting a position as archaeologist for the Modoc National Forest in Cedarville. He greatly enjoyed being actively engaged in field work and research there. He wrote extensive research papers and publications. Co-workers have said they appreciated his "great sense of humor" and he was nominated as "Supervisor of the Year." He was a proponent of diversity and a "great boss." His many interests included reading, river rafting, making ojos de Dios (God's Eyes), ceramics, family history and music and drama. He participated in the Albuquerque Civic Chorus, and during the time the family lived in Alturas, he became actively involved in the Modoc Performing Arts Theater. He directed and had leading roles in several musicals and plays and helped in the technical areas, as well. Dee and Barbara founded the Modoc Performing Arts Chorale, which he directed for two years After his retirement, Dee and Barbara moved to Whidbey Island to be near family members. Wherever they lived, they were actively involved in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Dee is survived by his wife Barbara, his children, Michael D. Green and Lisa Crandall and husband Kelly, all of Salt Lake City, UT; David L. Green and wife Cheri and Julie Tapusoa and husband Delvin, all of Granite Falls; Steven L. Green and wife Marcia of Austin, TX; daughter-in-law Donna Green of McKinleyville; twelve grandchildren, Heidi, Rebecca, Dansil, Kelsey, Orion, Peyton, Carmen and Sheridan Green; Amy, Jeff and Claire Crandall; and Aidan Tapusoa; two sisters, Dixie L Green of Salt Lake City, UT and Linda Morris and husband Merle of Sacramento; also, five nieces and nephews A funeral service was held on Monday, March 25 at 11:00 a.m. at the Oak Harbor LDS Chapel. Bishop William Fowler officiated. This was preceded by visitation at 10:00 a.m. in the Relief Society Room at the church. Interment and grave dedication followed at Woodlawn Cemetery in Snohomish, WA. Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Foundation, 6315 A&B Fleming, Everett, WA 98203. Arrangements were under the direction of Burley Funeral Chapel, 30 S.E. Ely Street, Oak Harbor, WA 98277 Lois Marie Griener Lois Marie Griener of Adel, died at the Lake District Long Term Care Facility on Monday, March 25, 2002, from natural causes. She was 79. A remembrance of life service will be held on Saturday, march 30 at 3:00 p.m. at the Desert Rose Funeral Chapel. Inurnment will be in the Alturas Cemetery on Saturday, March 30 at 10:00 a.m. Desert Rose Funeral Chapel of Lakeview, Ore. is in charge of arrangements Lois was born to James and Mary (Stanley) Dyke at Newman, California on January 1, 1923. She grew up in California and graduated from Modoc High School in Alturas in 1940. She attended college for one year before marrying her high school sweetheart, Nolan Griener, on December 27, 1941 at Kimball, Nebraska Both of their sons were born in Lubbock, Texas while Nolan was in the service. After Nolan's discharge the couple settled in Lakeview in 1945. Together, they ran the Harvey Boarding House and also an army surplus store before she went to work for Bend-Portland Trucking as a secretary. She and Nolan purchased the Adel Store in 1954 where she served as Postmaster until retiring after 20 years of service.v Lois enjoyed ceramics, genealogy, sewing, quilting and learning the history of the area.v She is survived by son and daughter-in-law John N. and Barbara Griener of Portland; son and partner, James A. Griener and Paul Harris of Beaverton; brother and sister-in-law, Harold and Lynn Dyke of Adel; granddaughter and husband, Sandy and Daryl Anderson of Anacortes, Washington; and great grandchildren, Anne Marie and Zachary Nolan Anderson..... Memorial contributions may be sent to Lake District Long Term Care Facility, 700 South J Street, Lakeview, OR 97630, or to a charity of the donor's choice Charles F. Stevens Early Monday morning, March 25, 2002, Charles Frances Stevens passed away at his home in Alturas, CA. Dr. Ben Zandstra will conduct services at the Eagleville Community Church today, March 28 at 10 a.m. with burial to follow at the Eagleville Cemetery. Mr. Stevens was born in the big house at the north end of Eagleville, CA on October 21, 1924 to Charlie and Frankie Stevens. He attended Eagleville Grammar School and graduated from Surprise Valley Union High School in Cedarville in 1943. He married Jane Ash on May 17, 1945 in Reno, NV, and happily shared the next 57 years together. Shortly after their marriage, they moved to Weeks, NV. and worked for Ed Waltz. In 1949 they moved to Yerington, NV, where he worked on several ranches, Anaconda Copper Company, the Chevrolet garage and Standard Oil Distributing. In 1961, the family returned to Cedarville, where they operated the Standard Oil plant for several years, then worked with Laxague Brothers Lumber Co. before returning to ranch work with P.B. Harris and John Weber ranches. Ranch work continued with a move to Mosquito Valley for Lee Hutchins until moving to Jess Valley Ranch for Warren Flournoy in 1977. Charles worked in Jess Valley and at Fitzhugh Creek until 1991 when he and Jane moved to Alturas in semi-retirement. The summers since, he and Jane worked for Nevada Hay Contractors, operating mostly swathers. He also worked farming for Don Crum. Mr. Stevens was active and served as an officer with the Eagles Lodge, 20-30 Club, Lions Club, and the Yerington Volunteer Fire Department, Surprise Valley Rotary, Cedarville Volunteer Fire department. While in Yerington, he was a player on the Yerington Softball League, traveling around Northern Nevada for games and tournaments. He was involved in an supportive of all activities in which his two children were involved, including as a Little League coach, keeping score and running the time clock for basketball games for years, and church youth group. He also attended all his grandchildren's activities and Little League games. They often opened their Alturas home to youth and families for the Block M Tournament. He enjoyed fishing and hunting and could be seen helping with many of the community barbecues, especially in Eagleville and Fort Bidwell. Charles was preceded in death by his parents and brother Billy. He is survived by his wife Jane of Alturas; son Warren and wife Linda Stevens of Surprise Valley; daughter Betty and husband Steve Douglas of Ellensburg, WA, grandchildren Bill and Charlie and families of Denver, CO; Pat of Las Vegas, NV; Heather and husband Tom Knowles and family of Wichita, Kansas; Steven Douglas and family of Bremerton, WA, and David Douglas and family of Phoenix, AZ and eight great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the Eagleville Community Church or Eagleville Community Hall George Edward Clark Former Surprise Valley resident George Edward Clark, 96, passed away of natural causes on March 19, 2002 at his Redding home He was born on March 22, 1905 in Concordia, Kansas, the third of seven children to Manley and Mahala Belville Clark. As a result of suffering through small pox and malaria as a young child, he was small for his age and missed a lot of school. At age 12, in the fourth grade, he left home to herd sheep. He held a large variety of jobs; coal miner, mule packer, packing for author Zane Grey the summer of his 16th year; mill worker, patrolman, milk delivery, Beekeeper, watchman, cowboy, but most loved cattle ranching In 1937, he met and married Norma Carter of Lake City, CA. In the 1960s he was foreman of the Watson Ranch in Cedarville. He tried total retirement at 65, and found he couldn't do it. He was an active firefighter in Chester and Lake City. He and Norma were members of Cedarville Grange, Valley 50 and very active in Surprise Valley Masonic Lodge and Shriners. He loved beekeeping, rock hounding and jewelry making. In the 1970's he purchased land and built the first low-income housing in Cedarville, in addition to two homes for himself and for his daughter in Redding. He will also be remembered for his story-telling Mr. Clark was preceded in death by Norma, his wife of 58 years. He is survived by his daughter Carol Fleming of Redding; granddaughters Karen Taylor and Trish Davidson of Redding and Judi Burke of Shasta Lake City. Also, six great-grandsons and one great- granddaughter; numerous nieces and nephews. He will be missed..... Allen and Dahl Funeral Chapel has charge of arrangements Jared D. Miller Former Modoc County resident Jared D. Miller, 69, passed away due to cancer on March 12, 2002 in Olympia, Wash. Mr. Miller was born and reared in Alturas and graduated from Modoc High School. He was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps and married Eva Rodgers of Alturas in Reno, Nev. after his discharge. Their three children were born in Alturas. Mr. Miller was a man of many skills, who held a variety of jobs throughout his lifetime, including working on the Alaska Pipeline, as a prison guard for a correctional facility in Washington until about 15 years ago, as a handyman, but most enjoyed buckarooing, as he liked horses. He relocated to Lakeview, Ore., Alaska and Washington after he left Modoc County. He is survived by his wife Eva and their three children Jared, Cindy and Bonnie and three grandchildren, all of Olympia, Wash.; a sister Johnquill Pointere of Alturas, CA; three brothers James Miller of San Diego; Mike Nichols of Salt Lake City, UT and Ralph Connelly, Jr. There will be no services. ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Family Researcher of "The Last Frontier" Modoc County, California --- Our outgoing mail is checked by ZoneAlarm AntiVirus.

Modoc County Record - March 7, 2002 Jennifer Ferry Jennifer Ferry, devoted wife and mother, passed away in a tragic car accident on March 2, 2002 in Alturas, CA. Jennifer was born on December 12, 1955 to Warde and Sally Sligh in Tampa, Florida. Jennifer had a passion for cooking and loved to try and perfect new recipes. She had just taken over the day-to-day management of the Modoc County Co-op, after working at the long-time establishment for several years. She was a strong supporter of the Modoc Youth 4-H Program, being both a 4-H leader and parent volunteer. She was also a member of the Modoc Horsemen's Association. She and husband Ed were starting to get involved in cutting and reining horses. Jennifer loved life and was always there for her family. Pastor Destry Campbell officiated a memorial service March 6 at 11:00 a.m. at Kerr Mortuary Chapel in Alturas, followed by a gathering of family and friends at the Alturas Elks Lodge. Jennifer is survived by her husband Ed Ferry of Alturas, CA; daughter Nikki Allison of Redding; daughter Jessica Allison of Alturas; stepchildren Allison and Beau Ferry of Alturas; mother Sally Saburit of Sacramento; sister Julie Standeford and family of Sacramento. She is also survived by many extended family members and beloved friends. Jennifer brought much happiness to life and will be remembered by many fond memories. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Jennifer Ferry Memorial Fund care of Plumas Bank, 520 North Main St., Alturas, CA 96101. Jacqueline D. Skaufel A service for Alturas resident Jacqueline D. Skaufel, 59, will take place Saturday, March 9 at 1:00 p.m. at Calvary Lutheran Church, 10 Concordia Lane, Oroville, CA. Mrs. Skaufel passed away Wednesday, February 27, 2002 of cancer at Oroville Hospital, Oroville, CA. She was born June 7, 1942 in Biwabik, Minn. to Jacob and Jenny Perala. She had been an Oroville resident 27 years and an Alturas resident for 14 years. Mrs. Skaufel was an in-home caregiver in Oroville, then in Alturas. She had also been a contract janitor for California Highway Patrol in Alturas. She was a member of the Modoc Classic Cruisers car club in Alturas. She was also known for her Finnish "sisu." She is survived by her husband of 32 years, Kenneth of Alturas; two daughters, Julie Russell of Oroville and Sheila Rollins of Oroville; a son Eric of Owensboro, Ky.; a sister, Helen Peterson of St. Paul, Minn.; and six grandchildren. Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery in Oroville, CA. Services under the direction of Scheer Memorial Chapel. Delisa Kay Cormier A memorial service for Canby resident Delisa Kay Cormier will be held on Friday, March 8 at 11:00 a.m. at Alturas Baptist Church on Fourth St., Alturas. Pastor Bud Kirk will conduct the service. Delisa, a resident of Canby for the past eight years, passed away of pneumonia on February 27, 2002 in Canby, CA. Born December 17, 1961 in Tampa, Florida, she finished high school at Live Oak in Morgan Hill, Calif. and had lived in San Jose and Sacramento, Calif. before relocating to Canby, Calif. While in Modoc, she worked as a home care provider through Dept. of Social Services. She loved her dogs, church, collecting rocks and working on cars. She loved being outdoors, surrounded by nature. She is survived by her sister Denise King and husband Michael of Hollister; brother Daniel Cormier of Florida; aunt Fran Costa of Gilroy and niece Kelley King of Hollister. She was preceded in death by her mother Beverly Summers, father Daniel Cormier and grandmother Barbra Pettigrew. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Humane Society of America. Kerr Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. Katherine Celia Rachford Former Alturas resident Katherine Celia Rachford of Klamath Falls, OR, died February 19, 2002 at the age of 80. Katherine Celia Rachford was born Katherine Pappas at Big Pines, California on February 28, 1921 to Pete and Ada Pappas. After her father's death, Kay moved to Modoc with her mother and sisters. She lived at the grandmother's ranch on Thom's Creek and also on the south side of the pit River by County Road 75. While living there, Kay and her sister Virginia attended Lone Star School, at the intersection of Co. Rd. 75 and Hwy 299. They walked to school each day. On winter days, coming through the snow, their feet would be so cold the teacher would soak their feet in cold water to ward off frostbite. Her mother remarried and they moved to Chico for awhile before returning to Alturas. Kay attended Modoc High School and graduated with the class of 1940. On August 1, 1940 she married her classmate Donald Rachford in Reno, Nevada. After the start of World War II, Don joined the Marines and Kay stayed in Alturas raising the family. They made their home on East A Street until 1967, when the mill that he worked at in Canby burned down and they relocated to Klamath Falls. Kay was always an ambitious person who was never afraid of hard work. While Kay attended high school, she worked for Dr. Pate and George Fisher families doing housework. She also worked for many years at the Box Factory at the White Pine Lumber Company in Alturas. Kay's life was filled with flowers which she entered many times in the Modoc County Fair. She was noted for her roses. Her rose garden was featured in the garden section of the Klamath Falls Herald & News. While in Klamath, she was an active member of the Klamath Falls Garden Club. She was a member of the Klamath County Historical Society, Native Daughters of the Golden West and the Modoc County Historical Society. She was also willing to help others whenever she could. She was a member of the Merle West Medical Center Hospital Guild and performed over 2800 hours of volunteer service at the hospital. Kay always liked outdoor activities, whether it was working in her yard with flowers, going bird watching, walking with friends, or camping. One of her favorite places was camping at Clear Lake with her grandchildren. Kay is survived by daughter and son-in-law Cheryl and Richard Vermillion of Chico, son and daughter-in-law Dr. Fred and Judith Rachford of Cincinnati, Ohio; grandchildren Thomas Vermillion, Tamera Henriksen, Mark Rachford, Ashley Rachford great-grandchildren Hanne Henriksen and Aline Henriksen; sisters Virginia Fields, Minnie Duffy of Redding, Bonnie Olson of Santa Cruz, CA, brother Bobby Dukes of Alturas. She was preceded in death by her husband Don Rachford in 1977 and a sister, Elsie Valentine of Florida. A service was held February 26 at Kerr Mortuary in Alturas with interment at Alturas Cemetery. Arlene R. Griggs Services for former Alturas resident Arlene Ruth Griggs will be held Saturday, March 9 at 2:00 p.m. at 725 El Camino Ave in Sacramento, CA. Mrs. Griggs, a loving mother to seven children and 14 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren, passed away March 5, 2002 in Sacramento where she had been residing for the past five years. She leaves many friends in Alturas. March 14, 2002 Arlene Ruth Griggs Former Alturas resident Arlene Ruth Griggs, 69, passed away March 5, 2002 in Sacramento, CA where she had been living the past three years. A memorial service was held Saturday, March 9 in a Sacramento church. Mrs. Griggs, a loving mother to seven children and 14 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren, also leaves many friends in Alturas. She enjoyed playing Bingo and visiting with friends at the Modoc Senior Citizens Center in Alturas, where center friends helped her celebrate her 65th birthday. "She was a joy of a person, who will be missed by all who knew her," said her adopted daughter Teresa A. Canterberry of Alturas. Mrs. Griggs enjoyed having her family all together. She was retired and enjoyed gardening, playing Bingo and Nintendo games. She had lived in Alturas for eight years. She was born Arlene Ruth DeWolfe in Portlyden, New York on May 29, 1932. She was married to James Griggs June 10, 1976 in Lake Tahoe. She is survived by daughters Marlene Carter of Sacramento; Mary Kilinski of Connecticut; Cheryl Waters of Sacramento; Elizabeth Neid, Sacramento; Marcella Pittman, Sacramento and adopted daughter Teresa A. Canterberry of Alturas; son Faron Ray Eychner of Fort Bragg. Son Harley Eychner preceded his mother in death. Donations in Arlene's memory may be directed to the Modoc Senior Citizens Center, Fourth Street, Alturas, CA 96101. March 21, 2002 Carol Higgins Williams Long-time former Alturas resident Carol Higgins Williams, 68, passed away March 13, 2002 in Redding, CA., after a lengthy illness. She was born to Louise and Harold Higgins on Dec. 27, 1933 in Rock Springs, Wyoming. Her family moved to Modoc when she was a young girl. After graduating from Modoc High, she married Red Williams and reared her two daughters in Modoc. Carol was truly a wonderful, dedicated wife, mother and grandmother. She was also a friend to many with her deep integrity and honesty. Her delightful sense of humor endeared her to all who met her. Young and old remember how around Christmas time, she transformed her home inside and out into a Christmas fairyland. In the summer she transformed her yard into a Japanese Tea Garden. In the early 80s, the Williamses moved to be closer to their daughters' families in Redding. Carol is survived by her two daughters, Cindy Hanich and Kathy Munroe of Redding; sister Jolene Pace of Yreka, CA; three grandchildren, Melanie Long of Stevens Ranch, Ca., Mashauna Cole, Red Bluff; Michael Hanich, Redding; and two great-grandchildren, Jennifer and Jasper Cole. She was preceded in death by her husband Red Williams in 1986, brother William (Billy) Higgins in 1989 and brother Harold (Juge) Higgins in 1989. A Private memorial service will be held. Memorial contributions may be directed to Alturas Youth Park, in care of Alturas Rotary Club, 135 North Main St., Alturas, CA 96101. Wilma ‘Billie' Patters Alturas resident "Billie" Patters passed away of natural causes on March 17, 2002 in Alturas, CA. She was 79. Born to Constantine and Sophia Pitakis on May 15, 1922 in Salt Lake City, Utah, she moved to California after her marriage to Jim Patters on February 24, 1938. Mrs. Patters retired after 30 years as a cashier for California State University, San Jose. Her husband preceded her in death in 1968. For the past four years, Mrs. Patters had lived with her daughter Julie and son-in-law Karl in Alturas, CA. She is survived by her daughter Julie Hyzer and husband Karl of Alturas; granddaughter Whitney and husband Bill Bender of Scottsdale, Ariz. and grandchildren and friends who live out of the area. Her cremains will be placed next her to mother in Murray, Utah. Carol Crabill Long-time resident and Adin Primary School teacher, Carol Crabill passed away March 16, 2002 in McArthur, CA. A memorial service will be held Friday, March 29 at 1:00 p.m. in George Ingram Hall on the Intermountain Fairgrounds in McArthur. A Potluck gathering will follow. She was born Carol Hanson in Oakland, CA. on July 1, 1931. ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Family Researcher of "The Last Frontier" Modoc County, California --- Our outgoing mail is checked by ZoneAlarm AntiVirus.

James "Pete" Kimbrough Funeral services for James "Pete" Kimbrough were held February 11, at Allen and Dahl Funeral Chapel in Redding. Mr. Kimbrough died February 8, at Mercy Medical Center in Redding. He was born February 28, 1920, in Pine Bluff, Arkansas and moved to Shasta County in 1987 from Eagleville. He was a timber faller, a U.S. Army Veteran of World War II and a life member of the Disabled American Veterans. Survivors include his wife Dorothy, of Redding; son James, of Scott, Ark. and Kenneth of Cottonwood; stepson Michael Kuhnel of Eureka; stepdaughters Paul Van Loan of Yreka and Carol Kuhnel of Anderson; sisters Betty Brockman of Trinity, Texas and Sybil Wilson of Castonia, NC, 11 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Memorial contributions can be made to any charity of choice. February 21, 2002 Darwin 'Presty' Prestesater A memorial service for former Alturas business owner, Darwin "Presty" Prestesater, 70, of Chico will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday, February 22 at Bidwell Memorial Presbyterian Church. Mr. Prestesater died Friday, February 15, 2002 in a Petaluma hospital. He was born on February 23, 1931 in Lanesboro, Minnesota, to Otto and Benita Lyngen Prestesater. He moved to Southern California and graduated from Citrus High School in Glendora in 1949. He married Marion Gilmore Compton. He served with the United States Air Force as a radar technician. Mr. Prestesater married Shirley Tehan in Carson City, NV, January 1, 1979. He owned and operated Presty's Barber Shop in Chico, Presty's Market in Alturas and Sister's Motor Lodge in Sister's OR. He was Past President and Charter Member of Sons of Norway, Viking 89, Chico Lodge. He enjoyed bowling, jogging, travel, gardening and his 1934 Ford hot-rod. Survivors include his wife, Shirley, of Chico; two sons, Duane of Santa Rosa and Derek of Chico; two stepdaughters, Norma Pieper of Artois and Kate Holmes of Chico; a stepson, David Tehan of Cohasset; a sister, Sherryl Cahill of Escondido; a brother Gary of Claremont; and nine grandchildren. Visitation will be held from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Private burial will take place at Glen Oaks Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to the Sons of Norway, Viking 89, or Mountain Caregivers Resource Center in care of Newton-Bracewell Chico Funeral Home. William Jay 'Pop' Lynch William Jay "Pop" Lynch, 90, of Boise, passed ways Wednesday, February 13, 2002. Memorial services were held on Tuesday, February 19 at 1:00 p.m. at Cloverdale Funeral Home with Karen McConaughey officiating. Inurnment followed in Terrace Lawn Memorial Gardens. William was born on a homestead ranch south of Cedaridge, Colorado on the South Slope of the Colorado Rockies on September 16, 1911, to William J. and Elizabeth Lynch. William attended Cedaridge High School until he left school to work on a ranch to help support his family. He worked on a reservation in Arizona for the Bureau of Indian Affairs until 1941. In May of 1941 William joined the Army Air Force; he was discharged after World War II. He received the Good Conduct Medal, American Defense Service Medal and the Meritorious Conduct Medal. After the war, he worked as an automotive mechanic through the fall of 1945. William opened his own body shop after he moved to Alturas, CA. He married Fern English in 1966. He owned a black angus cattle ranch in Modoc County, California, and also was the Union Oil distributor for the Northeastern California area. Fern and William moved to Boise in 1990 to be near their children and grandchildren. Mr. Lynch was a solid individual, with strong values and morals. He was the type of individual who, seeing a job that needed done, would not ask who's responsibility it was, but rather, would just do what was needed. He married into a "ready-made" family, including grandchildren, and became the patriarch of the family. He was a loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He instilled a sense of ability and a good work ethic in his family and was deeply loved and respected by all. He is survived by his son, Barry, and daughter in law, Alice; grandchildren Bill and Barbara English and their son, Jack; Donn and Amy English and their daughter, Emma Paige; Kelly Hatch and her daughter Anna Grace and sons, Kevin and Brandyn and Tract English, all of Boise; and Stacy Urroz and sons Devin and Tanner and daughter Corinne, of Alturas, CA. He was preceded in death by his wife Fern. Walter Joseph Gysin The long-time, well-known owner of Walt's Market in Alturas passed away February 16, 2002 at his home in Alturas, CA. He was 78. The Rev. Patrick Henry will conduct A Mass of Christian Burial today, February 21 at 11:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Alturas. The committal will follow at the Alturas Cemetery. The rosary was recited at Sacred Heart on Wednesday. Walter Joseph Gysin was born on April 7, 1923 to Jake and Catherine Gysin of Alturas, CA. He was the youngest of four children. One of his earliest memories was standing on a box and cutting up lard with one of his father's knives. He attended school in Alturas along with his brothers, Emil and Leo and sister Loretta, and graduated from Modoc Union High in 1942. He served in World War II on a troop transport ship with the Coast Guard, on the General A.W. Brewester. He was discharged in 1945 as an electricians mate, second class. He returned to Alturas and worked with his father and brothers Emil and Leo. In 1947 they expanded the family business to include a slaughter house located near Dorris Reservoir. While Leo and his father worked the butcher shop, Walt took over learning the new operation from Herb Wood and Art Rochford. During the 16 years he operated the slaughter house, he always bought local livestock. He had been known to say that, in order to be a butcher you have to be wide between the shoulders and narrow between the ears. In 1953 Jake Gysin died, leaving his sons in partnership. Three years later, the business in town grew from a butcher shop to a full grocery, and so it went until 1962, when Walt and Leo ended their partnership. At that time, Walt renamed the business that's now located on the corner of Main and Carlos to "Walt's Market". He married Virginia Conlan on October 4, 1953. Of that union there were four children; Warner, Hydie, Jacob and Adele. His wife Virginia preceded him in death in 1968. On January 6, 1971 he married Della Pace of Alturas. Added to that union was daughter, Artie Stripe and her two daughters Ronda and Janet. His wife Della preceded him in death on October 20, 1993. In 1981, Walt's youngest son Jake got involved in the family business, with Walt running the butcher department and Jake the grocery. That partnership lasted 20 years. He loved history, books, getting wood, watching television and a cold beer. He was not quick to judge, but was a good judge of character. He is survived by his sister Loretta Kolpakoff of San Francisco, CA; children from his first marriage, sons Warner Gysin and wife Jenny of Walnut Creek, CA, Jake Gysin and wife Ronda of Alturas, daughters Hydie Varner and husband Marcus of Texas, Adele Mitchell and husband Paul of Alturas, daughter Artie Stripe from his second marriage; six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Donations may be made to the leukemia foundation or the cancer society. Kerr Mortuary will be handling the arrangements. Roberta Pauline Gilliland Roberta Pauline Gilliland of Alturas passed away February 9, 2002 of natural causes at Modoc Medical Center in Alturas, Calif. Born Roberta Kistmiller on June 17, 1918, in Fletcher, Oklahoma, she graduated from Lawton High School and Lawton College in Oklahoma. She married Roy Lloyd Gilliland in Caruthersville, Missouri on June 3, 1941. Mrs. Gilliland worked as a bookkeeper at the shipyards during the war and then as a bookkeeper at B.F. Goodrich, before going into the sewing machine business with her brother in North Hollywood, Calif. The business was known as Crescent and Miller Sewing Machines. The company worked closely with MGM studios with sales and repair of machines and offered sewing classes. Mrs. Gilliland's specialty was teaching lingerie sewing classes to such notables as "SuperWoman" actress Lindsay Wagner and other stars. She taught sewing until she retired 10 years ago at the age of 72, when she moved to Alturas, to join her many family members already living in Alturas. Mrs. Gilliland was very devoted to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Roy on March 22, 1977, and her mother and father. She is survived by her daughter Judy Breiner and son-in-law Ray Breiner of Alturas; brother Budge Kistmiller of Bakersfield; nieces Sharon Cervants of Albuquerque, New Mexico, Debbie Barth of Oregon; three grandchildren, Lonnie Breiner and wife Karolyn; Gregg Breiner and Jack Breiner, all of Alturas; three great-grandchildren Monique, Brad and Tiffany, all of Alturas and numerous cousins. Memorial services were conducted by Pastor Rod Bodmer at Faith Baptist Church in Alturas on Tuesday, Feb. 12 Catherine C. Rachford Catherine Cecila Rachford died of natural causes in Klamath Falls, Ore. on February 19, 2002. She was a long-time resident of Alturas and the wife of Donald Rachford, who preceded her in death. Funeral services are pending with arrangements being made through Kerr Mortuary in Alturas. Mrs. Rachford was born February 28, 1921. A complete obituary will be published at a later date. February 28, 2002 Bertha Rose Busch Long-time Alturas resident Bertha Rose Busch, 88, passed away February 25, 2002 in Klamath Falls, Ore. She was born Bertha Rose Morgan on December 8, 1913 in Trochu, Alberta, Canada. She was the fifth of seven children born to Mabel (George) James Carl Morgan. At the age of 16, Bertha moved with her family to Modoc County. She graduated with the class of 1931 from Modoc Union High School, Alturas. On April 19, 1931, at the age of 17, she eloped to Lakeview, Ore. to marry Gilbert William Busch, son of William E. Busch and Elizabeth S. Shields. They had six children. Mrs. Busch became a naturalized citizen of the United States on March 20, 1945. Her daughter Beverly and her eighth grade class were able to witness the event. Mrs. Busch won many ribbons at the county fair for her canning, vegetables and Gladiolas. She regularly attended the Federated Community Church in Alturas, and in later years enjoyed going to the Alturas Senior Center for lunch. Almost everyone who met her had only good things to say about her because of her sweetness. She worked along side her husband Gilbert on the Blue Mountain Forest Service Fire Lookout station, then spent a couple of years at the Happy Camp Ranger Station before moving to Alturas. After several years of living in a home on Fourth Street, Alturas, they purchased a ranch with Gilbert's brother Don Busch, about five miles out of town and lived there for about four years. In 1954, Bertha and Gilbert bought a house on West Third Street, where Bertha lived until entering Modoc Medical Center's Skilled Nursing Facility in February 2001. During her time in Alturas, she spent many years as a waitress at the Niles Hotel Restaurant. She also was a volunteer at the Federated Church Thrift Store for many years. Mrs. Busch always took pride in her beautiful garden. A neighbor once commented that Bertha had "a green thumb, clear up to her armpit." She would knit sweaters, and slippers for friends and family. She was also a skilled seamstress and sewed all her own clothes, as well as the clothes for her children. She was also a wonderful cook. She loved to play Pinochle and Scrabble, and did quite well at it , as anyone who ever played against her can attest. She was also an accomplished violinist, before arthritis in her hands made it impossible for her to play. And like many of her generation, who lived through the Great Depression, she was a very thrifty and frugal person. Mrs. Busch was a great listener, and full of fun and life. She will be greatly missed by those who knew and loved her. She is survived by her brother Joseph Alfred Morgan; daughters Beverly Hammes of Klamath Falls, Ore. and Billie Moore of Klamath Falls, Ore.; sons John Busch of Gridley, CA and Bill Busch of Alturas, CA. She had 22 grandchildren and approximately 38 great-grandchildren, several great-great grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband Gilbert on January 24, 1985, after nearly 54 years of marriage. Brothers Clifford Morgan, John W. Morgan, Vivin I. Morgan, James C. Morgan and sister Flora F. Baker and two of her six children, Nancy Newman of California and Virginia "Ginger" Nay of Washington, also preceded her in death. In lieu of flowers, donations may be directed to the Federated Church in Alturas or to the Modoc Senior Citizens Center in Alturas. Services are pending with Kerr Mortuary in charge of arrangements. Chester Edward Babcock Former Big Valley resident Chester Edward Babcock, 69, passed away February 22, 2002 in Stayton, Ore. where he had been living since 1976. Memorial services will be held at Grace Bible Church in his hometown of Bieber, CA. on Friday, March 1 at 1:00 p.m. Services were also held on Feb. 26 at Stayton First Baptist Church in Oregon. Mr. Babcock was born in Bieber, Calif. on February 4, 1933, the tenth of 15 children. After graduating from Bieber High School, he married Colleen Crouch on May 28, 1951. In addition to rearing his family of three children on his Big Valley ranch, he was a member of the Big Valley School District Board for many years, coached Little League, served as a 4-H leader and was v very active with youth and activities in the Bieber Community Church. Mr. Babcock moved to the Stayton, Ore. area with his wife Colleen in 1976, and began working construction, operating heavy equipment, building and selling houses and pursuing his love of hunting. He remained active and was a competitive sportsman no matter if he was on a softball field or a golf course or pinochle table. Mr. Babcock is survived by his wife Colleen of Stayton, Ore.; his daughter Martha Wilson and her husband Gordon of Stayton, Ore.; his son Daryl and his wife Della of Salem, Ore., and son Stephen and his wife Betty of Albany, Ore. Additional survivors include three brothers and eight sisters, Russell of Redding, CA; Otie of Emmett, Idaho; Charles of Bieber; Lula Carpenter of Weaverville; Dora Schneider of Burney; Ruth Bouse of Adin; Ona Landers of McCloud; Ruby Finch of New Carlisle, Ohio; Fern White of Belgrade, Montana; Lilly Thompson of Salem, Ore. and Gloria Brewer of Cottonwood, Ariz. Grandchildren include Sarah Richardson of Stayton, Ore.; Jeremy Babcock of Pendleton, Ore.; Brad Babcock of Albany, Ore.; Ben Wilson of Salem, Ore.; Julie Swift of Salem, Ore.; Nick Babcock of Albany, Ore.; Levi Wilson of Salem, Ore.; Jennifer Babcock of Salem, Ore.; Danny Wilson of Stayton, Ore. and Lori Babcock of Salem, Ore.; one great grandchildren. Interment will be at Hillside Cemetery in Big Valley, Calif. Contributions can be made to the college scholarship fund or the summer youth camp program of Stayton First Baptist Church. Nicholas Jeffrey Chavez Nicholas Jeffrey Chavez entered this world stillborn at Mayers Memorial Hospital in Fall River Mills, CA. on February 19, 2002 at 7:30 a.m. Nicholas was in his seventh month of gestation and is the son of Theresa and Rafael Chavez of Alturas. A private family service will be held at graveside at Alturas, CA. Cemetery. He is survived by his mother and father; brother Jesse Silva, III of Alturas; maternal grandparents Jeff and AnnMarie Phillips of Alturas; paternal grandparents Pablo Chavez and Ramona Chavez Sanchez of Michoacan, Mexico and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Family Researcher of "The Last Frontier" Modoc County, California --- Our outgoing mail is checked by ZoneAlarm AntiVirus.

Modoc County Record - February 7, 2002 Melvin 'Mutt' Ellis Cedarville resident Melvin Theodore 'Mutt' Ellis passed away January 26, 2002 at the Surprise Valley Hospital in Cedarville, Calif. Services will be held in his hometown of Riverside, Calif. on February 15, 2002. Mr. Ellis is survived by his daughter and son-in-law Donna and Mike Small of Cedarville; grandson and wife Kevin and Lorin Small of Cedarville; grandson John Small, Cedarville; granddaughter and husband Kirstin and Dan Pedersen of Moreno Valley, Calif.; granddaughter and husband Katie and Ken Brandt of Norco, Calif.; great-grandchildren Tammy and Clinton Romesha of Cedarville and Germany; Mitchell and Cassie Small of Cedarville; Elena and Jacqueline Gradillas of Norco; Morgan and Lauren Pederson of Moreno Valley; step grandsons, Burton, Travis and Alex Brandt of Norco; great-great granddaughter Dessirae Romesha of Cedarville and Germany Mr. Ellis led a colorful life which the Record will outline in a complete obituary next week. Memorial contributions may be directed to the American Cancer Society Pansy 'Pat' Ligon Former Ft. Bidwell Postmaster Pansy 'Pat' Ligon passed away on Feb. 2, 2002 at the Sunrise Health Care Center in Roseville, Calif., where she had been a resident for the past year. She was 81 Pansy 'Pat' Langley was one of 13 children born to Robert and Lillie Langley on Sept. 29, 1920 in Loganville, Georgia Rarely ever going by her name Pansy, she was known as Pat. She attended business college and was working as a secretary in Washington, D.C. when she met Roy Ligon who was serving in the U.S. Navy. On June 21, 1942, she and Roy were married in Washington, DC. After he completed his service to his country, the couple settled in Surprise Valley in 1957, where Roy's mother and stepfather lived. Pat worked for 21 years as the Ft. Bidwell Postmaster and retired in 1985 from the U.S. Postal Service. She was active in the Ft. Bidwell Civic Club, served on the Ft. Bidwell Church Committee and was an active member of the Surprise Valley Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary. She enjoyed gardening and bird watching. She is survived by her daughter Mary Lynn Palmquist of Napa; son Robert Ligon, of Carson City, Nev.; daughter Paula Schlager of Citrus Heights; daughter Jeannie Leighton and husband Brock of Redding; 4 grandsons, Wesley and Timothy Ligon of Colo.; Stephen of Napa and Mark Palmquist of San Jose; two granddaughters Teri Ligon of Carson City; Erica Schlager of Citrus Heights; great-granddaughters, Courtney Palmquist of Temecula and Hailee Ligon of Colo. and sister-in-law Mary Anne Ligon, Colo., in addition to numerous relatives Mrs. Ligon was preceded in death by her husband Roy in 1992 and their son Gene Ligon in 1991. Memorial services will be held in May at the Ft.Bidwell Cemetery. Lambert Funeral Home of Roseville is in charge of arrangements Memorial contributions may be directed to Sutter VNA and Hospice, 1836 Sierra Gardens Suite 130, Roseville, CA 95661. Carl Harold Jacob Carl Harold Jacob will be remembered as a good and kind person who was independent and enjoyed life. He expressed his happiness through his upbeat manner and helpfulness to many friends and neighbors during his 21 years of living in Modoc County and being of service to his community. Mr. Jacob passed away suddenly at his Alturas, Calif. home on February 4, 2002 at the age of 68. There will be no services per his wishes Carl was born April 4, 1933 in San Leandro, Calif., to Mildred and Harold Jacob. He spent the longest portion of his life growing up there and then rearing his own two sons in San Leandro, with his loving wife Ruby. He was stationed in Alameda with the U.S. Navy during his four-years of service He married Ruby Mostert of San Francisco in March of 1956. The two were to celebrate 46 years of a loving and close marriage next month While their sons were growing up in the Bay area, Carl worked for TRW Business Machines. He could repair anything and was good with people. When a promotion to Supervisor was offered to him after his sons had graduated from high school, Carl opted to retire and leave the security of the company he'd been with for years, for a less stressful, happier life away from the bustle of the city. He and Ruby were attracted to Modoc County by an advertisement for land available for sale. They checked it out and decided to make the move. The announcement of this lifestyle change surprised his family, but his sons have always respected their father's decision to make the change. "It was so out of character for Dad to do something like that," said both sons in retrospect. "But, if he'd stayed in the Bay Area, he probably wouldn't have lived another year or been as happy and healthy as he was here in Alturas. He valued his independence and made a decision to leave, even without a job, and he was always happy, because he was doing what he wanted to do." Upon their move to Modoc, Carl was a jack-of-all trades. At first, he cut and sold fire wood, then he and wife Ruby worked as a team securing cleaning and maintenance contracts for many agencies and businesses, including a long-term contract with the U.S. Forest Service Supervisor's Office in Alturas. They worked at the former building site on Main Street, then continued at the new site when the offices were relocated. Carl worked on the lava rock base for the large new USDA/Forest Service highway sign. Carl and Ruby often volunteered their time and skills and enjoyed volunteering at the D.A.R.T. Center in Alturas. The center provides services to developmentally challenged adults. Carl was always busy doing for others and Ruby was always by his side. He loved fishing and kayaking at Blue Lake. He enjoyed hiking in the back country. He adored his family and pets and his community. He was a helpful and caring neighbor and friend to all. He never failed to offer a cheery greeting and a big smile He is survived by his wife Ruby of Alturas; two sons Kurt and wife Rosanna of Roseville, and Glen and wife Margarita of Hayward; three grandchildren, Christopher, Traci and Kenny and two great-grandchildren Frances and Nicolas. He also leaves his sister Martha Watkins of Livermore and her family; sister-in-law Linda Martinez of Alturas and his adopted family Blair, Sue, Kyle and Amanda Levy of Hayward. In addition to his family, he will be missed by his many friends Contributions in Mr. Jacob's memory may be directed to D.A.R.T., 310 West "C" St., Alturas, CA 96101. David Lee Wright Long-time Canby area resident, rancher and former logger David Lee Wright passed away in Alturas, Calif. on January 31, 2002. He was born December 27, 1911 in Missouri and came out west to Merrill, Ore. in the late 1940s. During the 1950s he arrived in Canby, Calif. to work as a logger at Hilton Spike Camp and Big Lakes Camp, for a few years. When the opportunity to buy the former Dot L Ranch came up in the 50s, he and three partners bought the ranch. Known later as Sage Creek Ranch, it was located west of the SX Ranch. He sold that ranch in 1954, and moved across the valley to the south end, where he bought a smaller ranch near Canby. His wife Mabel (Gilbraith), was from Saskatchewan and later Minnesota. She passed away at a young age, of an aneurysm in January of 1958. Mr. Wright continued to work on his cattle ranch and farm in the Canby area, while rearing his son and daughter. He lived in the Canby area, with the exception of a ten year period in the 1970s to 1980s, when he went to live in Los Angeles, after his children were grown and on their own. During the summers, he returned to Modoc County to do custom haying on the Diamond C Ranch. An avid bowler, he enjoyed belonging to a bowling league in Alturas for many years. He also enjoyed hunting Late in the 1980s, he returned to Canby, where he lived until his death. After a fall curbed his independence in August 2001, he received care at Modoc Medical Center's Skilled Nursing Facility. He celebrated his 90th birthday in December with a visit from his son Charles Mr.Wright was preceded in death by his wife Mabel and stillborn daughter Marsha Lee in the 1950s He is survived by his son Charles Wright of Eureka, Calif.; daughter June Ebbe and her husband Bruce of Placerville, long-time friend Delisa Cormier of Canby, Calif.; and relatives Maxine and Charlie Simms of Joplin, Mo. There will be no formal service. His ashes were inurned at the Alturas Cemetery. Kerr Mortuary was in charge of arrangements Contributions in Mr. Wright's memory may be made to the American Heart Foundation or to Diabetes Research. Alice Vindedal Canby resident Alice Vindedal passed away January 8, 2002 in Canby, Calif. Born Alice Gippe in Seattle, Wash. on Sept. 29, 1925, she was one of ten children born to May Martha (Brown) and Frank Adolph Gippe. Mrs. Vindedal was a 60-year resident of Burien, Wash. She had a 25-year career with Great Northern Railroad, with many travels. Mrs. Vindedal loved being outdoors and loved her yard and flowers. She lived a quiet life and enjoyed going for drives. She loved her dogs, the last being Princey. In 1981, she married Per Vindedal who was from Norway. Her husband passed away in 1989 and she moved to Tulelake, Calif. to be near her sister Donna Puliz. In 1994 she moved to the Alturas area. Besides her sister Donna, she leaves many nieces and nephews and Alturas and Canby area friends Shirley and David Van Meter, Louise Hilton, Martha Brown and Chandler Ward. Graveside services will be private at Riverton Crest Cemetery in Seattle, Wash. on Saturday, Feb. 9. Memorials may be directed to the Salvation Army. February 14, 2002 Melvin 'Mutt' Ellis Services for Cedarville resident Melvin Theodore 'Mutt' Ellis will be held Friday, Feb. 15 in his hometown of Riverside Calif. Pastor Bruce Edwards will conduct the graveside service at Olivewood Cemetery. Mr. Ellis passed away January 26, 2002 at the Surprise Valley Hospital in Cedarville, Calif. Born December 4, 1915 in Riverside, CA, Mr. Ellis' family say he lived "a very colorful life." He began working at age 12 in his father's butcher shop, and meat cutting was his true occupation his entire life. He graduated from Poly High in Riverside and attended University of California at Davis. In the 1930s, he worked as a movie stuntman and double for John Wayne. He also competed in rodeos. He and Ida Belle Mitchell were married on March 19, 1939 in Las Vegas, Nev. In the early 1940s, he managed actor Robert Young's stable and accompanied him when he registered for the draft. He worked as a brakeman for the Santa Fe Railroad, managed Huntley Gordon's ranch in Chino Hills; and competed in rodeos. In the 1950s, he worked as a saddle maker for Schaff's Saddlery in San Bernardino. He reduced his rodeo events to roping only and won the California State team roping championship in 1953, with partner Manuel Moreno. Mr. Ellis began to compete in horseshows and coached young equestrians. He established the Santa Ana River Jr. Horsemen's 4-H Club and served as its leader for several years. In the 1960s, he was forced to retire from meat cutting and for a few years managed Rasmussen's Western Wear store in Palm Springs. He began to judge horse shows and continued to coach young equestrians. He continued to judge shows and coach young equestrians throughout the 70s, 80s and early 1990s. He always kept horses. He was widely respected for his handling of horses and his knowledge. However, he was most popular for his very entertaining true stories, and the tall tales he told. Mr. Ellis was a member of the San Gorgonio Lodge #668 of Free and Accepted Masons in Banning, Calif. He was preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Ida Belle on Sept. 19, 1998 in Cedarville. Mr. Ellis had been a resident of Cedarville for the past four years. Mr. Ellis is survived by his daughter and son-in-law Donna and Mike Small of Cedarville; grandson and wife Kevin and Lorin Small of Cedarville; grandson John Small, Cedarville; granddaughter and husband Kirstin and Dan Pedersen of Moreno Valley, Calif.; granddaughter and husband Katie and Ken Brandt of Norco, Calif.; great-grandchildren Tammy and Clinton Romesha of Cedarville and Germany; Mitchell and Cassie Small of Cedarville; Elena and Jacqueline Gradillas of Norco; Morgan and Lauren Pederson of Moreno Valley; step-grandsons, Burton, Travis and Alex Brandt of Norco; great-great granddaughter Dessirae Romesha of Cedarville and Germany. Memorial contributions may be directed to the American Cancer Society. Clarence 'Dodge' Gorzell Former Lake City rancher and businessman, Clarence "Dodge" Robert Gorzell passed away Sunday, Feb. 10, 2002 at his home in Cottonwood, Calif. Born on Feb. 4, 1908 in Ojai, Calif. he attended elementary school and graduated from high school in Lompoc, Calif. He married Olive Canada in 1942. Mr. Gorzell worked as a mechanic and shop leadsman for the County of Santa Barbara and in road construction, plus farmed with his parents in Santa Maria, Calif. He moved to Lake City, Calif. in 1947 to farm and ranch as partners with his father and brother. In 1964, he began an irrigation and pump business, installing most of the early sprinkler systems in Surprise Valley and Modoc County. He was active in bringing the Soil Conservation Service to Surprise Valley and was also active in the Lake City Fire Department. He retired to Cottonwood, Calif. in 1991. He is remembered as a loving husband, a fine brother and a wonderful uncle who enjoyed hunting, fishing, building machinery, developing farmland from sagebrush to irrigated crops, and for traveling during his later years. Mr. Gorzell was preceded in death by his infant son, brother Ernie, infant nephew, father Henry Gorzell and mother Amie Gorzell. He is survived by his wife Olive of Cottonwood; nephew Richard "Dick" Gorzell of Santa Maria; brother Wilson, and wife Jean of Lake City, CA and their three sons, Keith Gorzell and wife Margie of Belmont, CA; Ray Gorzell of Cedarville, CA; Lee Gorzell and wife Edna of Lake City, CA; son Steve and family and daughter Laura; and numerous nieces, nephews and their children from the Canada family. Graveside services will be conducted at the Holy Cross Cemetery in Antioch, CA at 2:00 p.m. February 15. ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Family Researcher of "The Last Frontier" Modoc County, California --- Our outgoing mail is checked by ZoneAlarm AntiVirus.

Herald & News – Klamath Falls, Oregon September 12, 2006 KELLER Nola Jean Keller, 84, a resident of Alturas, CA and former resident of Bonanza, died September 9, 2006, in Redding, CA. Complete funeral arrangements will be announced by Ward's Klamath Funeral Home. ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Family Researcher of "The Last Frontier" Modoc County, California --- Our outgoing mail is checked by ZoneAlarm AntiVirus.

Ron, Glad to know the road from hell led "back" Monica, Schminck Museum ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ronald S. Morgan" <edron00@sbcglobal.net> To: <camodoc-l@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, September 11, 2006 2:10 PM Subject: [CAMODOC] Looing Back > Monday, September 11, 2006 > > Looking Back is a regular feature of the Modoc County record, published > weekly in Alturas, California. The following is transcribed from the > September 7, 2006 issue. > > Looking Back > > 116 Years Ago – 1890 > THERE APPEARS to be a rash of team runaways throughout the county. Perhaps > this is indicative that residents prefer harnessing green horses or the > fact that affluence has placed a team in the yard of nearly every resident > of the county. Mrs. Gault was the latest victim. She sprained her ankle > when jumping out of her carriage when her team ran away…. Everyone appears > to be trying to buy cattle these days but the prices, it appears, are > higher than can be afforded…. Arthur Jackson says that about 1,510 tons of > hay have been put up at Steele Swamp. > > 92 Years Ago – 1914 > THE DAY was perfect and a large crowd turned out to witness the laying of > the cornerstone on Modoc’s new courthouse Monday by the Masonic Lodge. The > Hon. William T. Cressler was the principal speaker and he gave a very > witty talk about the way county government was run in days gone…. A public > hearing has been ordered to protest the high rates now being charged by > the NCO Railroad…. Michael O’Brien’s team ran away in Alturas and played > hide and seek with pursuers fro more than an hour…. The Red river Lumber > Company at Westwood had burned to the ground…. Little Jeff has been fined > $10 in Cedarville for using vulgar language in a public place. > > 72 Years Ago – 1934 > THE BLUE Bell mine at High Grade has reported and assay of $9,308. Eastern > interests have purchased High Grade and intend to operate it all winter…. > The first buck deer brought to town with the opening of the deer season > was claimed by Cash Lightner at the VanLoan ranch and weighed in at 204 > pounds dressed , and had eight pounds sic (points) on each side…. Attorney > J.T. Sharp is con testing the election of A.K. Wylie, District Attorney > elect, on the grounds that errors were made in the counting of ballots in > Alturas B, Canby and Willow Ranch. > > 52 Years Ago – 1954 > SHINNY YAMAGATA presents the Canby softball team with the league trophy > this week. Canby, represented by Charlie Holloway, had an 11-4 season, won > the league and the playoffs…. Cedarville has opened a branch agency for > Plymouths and De Sotos in Alturas…. Melissa Fitzgerald celebrates her > 100th birthday in Alturas…. Kent Larson has been appointed to succeed Rex > Riley on the City Council…. The Modoc Braves held off a tough Westwood > team, 6-6 in their opener Saturday….Modoc Union High has its largest > enrollment in history, 298 students. > > 32 Years Ago – 1974 > JIM PRATT, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Pratt came home Monday with $611 and an > association saddle after winning the saddle bronc riding competition at > the Lakeview Roundup over the Labor Day weekend…. A home economics > department and a chorus class were among the new offerings for Modoc > Junior High School students who began classes this fall. School colors > have been changed from red and white to purple and white…. Shinny and > Nadene Yamagata have announced plans to open Modoc Cleaners on Friday. > > Ralph “Cash” Lightner was the manager of the second Chain grocery store, > Safeway , to operate in Alturas The first was the old Red and White > grocery operated by Phil Woodward. Cash was a long lean man with a > terrific personality. He soon became a leader of Alturas politics and gave > generously of his time to that city. He also loved to party, with his > wife, and whoever desired to join the fun. I believe that the store closed > about 1940. However, as young “wannabees” the Young men of my time managed > to purchase Domino cigarettes for 10 cents a pack. We also secured Brown > Derby beer in the can for only a dime also. I have never figured out how > we managed that feat in Alturas. We managed to get many packs of Domino’s > and many cans of Brown Derby beer. No doubt that was the beginning for us > all to get on the road to hell (and Back). > > See you all again next week > > Ron Morgan > > > > > > 1974 MODOC FAIR Queen hopefuls are Michelle Tierney, Joann Stevenson, Lu > Flournoy, Toni Lee Page, Susan Laxague and Roberta Peek…. A simple > ceremony conducted by Governor Ronald Reagan at the main gate at 2 p.m. > Thursday opens the annual Modoc District Fair this year to salute the > 100th birthday of the founding of Modoc County. They will land his jet > aircraft at the Cedarville airport to officiate the opening at the > fairground….Motion picture and world champion stunt driver Dusty Russell > will be featured when the famous Errol DeBock Auto Daredevils appear at > the Modoc District Fair Friday night. > Doc Auble was a very merry chubby man. He was a dentist. He never wore > dress shirts with long sleeves. When he would purchase a new shirt, his > wife would cut off the sleeve just above the elbow and then hem it. The > Doc was quite a cook and did all of the grocery shopping. He loved to > make, and can, ketchup and mustard. He taught my dad how to make hot > mustard, also mayonnaise from mineral oil (ugh). He was an inveterate > hunter and an excellent wing shot. > When I started high school there were still on the staff Mr. Austin, Miss > Fisher, (probably the best teacher of English any place anytime), Leon B. > Lewis and just the year before Coach Elliot left as did Miss Stollar > resigned. There were still about 270 student then as in 1934. > Hope to see you all again next week. > Ron Morgan > > > > > > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > CAMODOC-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message > >

Modoc County Record - January 03, 2002 Andrew F. "Bud" Van Horn Andrew F. "Bud" Van Horn passed away December 13, 2001 in Redding, Calif. after a long siege with emphysema. A private "celebration of his life" was held by his family and friends who lived close by. Andrew was born July 5, 1923 in Alturas, Calif. He was the youngest child and only son of Frank Buckman Van Horn and Arletta Cantrall Van Horn. He attended Alturas schools from kindergarten through twelfth grade with many of the same classmates, who remained life-long friends. Bud, or "Buddy" as he is universally known in Modoc County, joined the Army Air Corps during World War II and attended cadet training and flight school, becoming a bombardier on a bomber flight crew. Strangely, in his class of cadets, there were three other Modoc'ers, an astounding representation from a small California county. After the war, Bud returned to Alturas. He owned a Standard Oil service station, and he and his sister Arletta ran a soda fountain in conjunction with the station. His Standard Oil association led to a Standard Oil Distributorship, which he later sold to Ed Staub. While in Alturas, Bud served as Manager of the Modoc County Chamber of Commerce and served on the City Council one term, becoming Mayor of Alturas. He was active in promoting Modoc County throughout the state, preparing several California State Fair exhibits with a lot of help from friends and associates, and fostering the "Modoc Mike" image. Active in the Benevolent Protective Order of Elks, Bud was the 13th Grand Exalted Ruler of the Alturas lodge. While with the Chamber, Bud was able to arrange to have the train engine moved into the park in Alturas as a permanent exhibit, helped the Alturas Garden Club obtain the old railroad depot for a meeting place, and promoted beautification of Main Street, helping to build and plant flower/tree boxes along the street. In 1965, Bud left Modoc to become Secretary Manager of the volunteer fire prevention education organization "Keep California Green," first working from San Francisco, then moving that office to Sacramento. Because California is one of the few states which does not get state funding for the "Keep Green" movement, Bud worked through volunteer committees in the various counties, and with funds from the timber industry, becoming active in many of the timber organizations and in the Sierra Cascade Logging Conference and its Equipment Committee. He did promotion work for several of the SCLC annual meetings in Reno, Sacramento and Redding, and was a familiar figure at their various functions. Following his position with "Keep California Green," Bud worked in warehouse management and sales for Shields Harper and Company, a service station equipment supplier, moving to Redding in 1978 to fill the Northern California sales territory. In 1984, he left Shields Harper and "went on the road," driving a courier route for Aerospeed Delivery Service for several years, then ferrying cars for Enterprise Car Rental with a team of drivers. Bud will be missed by all of his family and friends. He was a true gentleman, and an inspiration to many. He is survived by his wife of 31 years, Meta McGilvray Van Horn of Redding; daughters Andrea Piekarz of Milwaukee, Wis. and Laura Gibson of Redding; grandchildren Andrew and Lydia Gibson of Redding; stepchildren from former marriages Fred Hyre of Santa Rosa, Calif., and Jayne Krejci and Dianne Davis of Sacramento; sisters Laura Putnam and Juanita Sowles of Sacramento, and Arletta "Nook" Burrell of Davis Creek, Modoc County; and several nieces and nephews, including Mark Burrell and Karen Blair, who went through school in Alturas. The family requests donations be made to the American Lung Association of California, Superior Branch, 1108 Sheridan Avenue, Chico, CA, or an organization of the person's choice. Randal Fitzgerald Bush Randal Fitzgerald Bush, a descendent of two Pioneer families who settled in Modoc County in the mid 1800's, passed away December 30, 2001 in Alturas, Calif. . The Fitzgerald family settled in Alturas and were local business owners. The Garretts came to Lake City in the Surprise Valley to raise cattle for the Army Posts from Fort Bidwell to Fort Klamath. Randal was born in Cedarville, Calif. on January 16, 1910. Randal "Boy" Bush was reared on a ranch, south of Cedarville, along with his two sisters. He earned his nickname "Boy" at a young age, from his mother. As a very young boy, Randal found several arrowheads on the creek bank which ran through the ranch. This led to a life-long hobby of collecting Indian artifacts. He later donated a vast collection of artifacts to the Modoc County Museum in Alturas. He graduated from Surprise Valley High School, Cedarville. His lifetime was spent in Modoc County, with the exception of his service to his country. During World War II, Randal served in the U.S. Army for two and a half years, with the 10th Mountain Division in Italy, reaching the rank of Corporal at the time of his discharge on September 24,1945. He and Edwina R. Pedres were married in Carson City, Nev. on August 19, 1949 and have shared 52 years of marriage. Through the years which followed, Randal was employed with Bank of America, Southern Pacific Railroad and with the Modoc County Sheriff's Department for approximately three years. Randal was an avid fisherman and hunter. He enjoyed hunting through the last year of his life and got his "buck" last fall. He was a member of the Alturas Elks Lodge, B.P.O.E. 1756. Randal was a loving son, husband, and father. His many friends will remember him as a loyal friend and a gentleman. He is survived by his wife Edwina Bush of Alturas; four daughters, Annette Curtis of Bishop; Noreen Millsap of Albany, Ore.; Loretta Gross and husband Ron of Carson City, Nev.; Louise Thompson and husband William of Pendleton, Ore.; daughter-in-law Vivian Bush of Dade City, Florida; 13 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Mr. Bush was preceded in death by his parents Fred and Bess Bush, sisters Barbara Beyerle, Marjorie Lucero and son Alvin E. Noren Bush. A private family service was held. Lavada L. Shaw Lavada Shaw passed away in Alturas, Calif. on December 31, 2001, after a lengthy illness She was born Lavada Bobo on March 5, 1927 in Rome, Texas. She moved to Nevada in 1945, where she met and married Blaine Higley. Eventually they settled in Battle Mountain, Nev. in 1960. He preceded her in death in 1967. She then met and married Harry Howell who preceded her in death in 1971. She later married her third husband, Robert Shaw, who also preceded her in death in 1985 After living in various places throughout her life, she retired in 1990 from Stateline Casino in Wendover, Nev., where she had worked for many years. She moved to Alturas, Calif. in 1997 to be close to her daughter, Debra Jeffers. She led a long and loving life and will be greatly missed. In tribute to her mother, Debra Jeffers wrote the following: "After all your years of suffering the struggle is gone. It will be hard but we must go on. I will miss you each day of my life and remember the loving mother and wife. You saw much sorrow throughout the years. But, we never saw the pain or tears. I just want you to know how much I love you. And, throughout the years, you showed me you loved me too. So, rest in peace and know I will be fine. And eventually my pain will ease with the passing of time." Mrs. Shaw is survived by sisters Juanita Chapman of Fort Worth, Texas, and Wanda Chiara of Ontario, Ore. She was a loving mother of three, one son, Garry Higley of Burley, Idaho, who preceded her in death in 1990; two daughters, Sharlene Holdeman of Wendover, Nev. and Debra Jeffers of Alturas, Calif. She has seven grandchildren and nine great-.grandchildren, plus many nieces and nephews. Services will be private. Arlo Weldon Eades Services for Arlo Weldon Eades will be held at 12 noon at the Lookout Community Church on Friday, Jan. 4. Pastors Steve Black and Kent House will conduct the service Mr. Eades, 83, passed away of natural causes on December 30, 2001 at his home in Lookout, Calif. A lifetime resident of Lookout, Mr. Eades had worked as a timber faller in the Intermountain area from McCloud and Burney to Lookout, during his lifetime and a scaler for 20 years, before he retired from the logging business. He served his country in the U.S. Army Infantry in the Phillipines during World War II. Mr. Eades was active in his community and was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7144 in Adin, served as a current Board member on the Big Valley Historical Society and as one of the directors of the Big Valley Museum, located in Bieber. He also served on the Lookout Cemetery Board and the Lookout Community Church He married Kittie Wright in Adin, Calif. on November 22, 1938. The two celebrated 63 years of marriage in 2001. Mr. Eades had been working as the caretaker of the Adin and Lookout Landfill up until two weeks ago. His sense of humor showed when he jokingly referred to himself as a "garbologist," referring to his work, when speaking with his family and friends Mr. Eades is survived by his wife Kittie Eades of Lookout; sons Lennie Eades of Lookout, Buz Eades of Palo Cedro; three sisters Hope Yeager of Lookout, Fern Morse of Lookout and Amy Speaks of Burney. He has 10 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. His son Gary preceded him in death, as did his parents Arch and Gertie Eades Interment will be at the Lookout Cemetery. McDonald's Chapel in Burney is handling arrangements. Contributions in Mr. Eades' memory may be made to the Lookout Community Church or the Big Valley Museum in Bieber. Ervin Lee Truitt Former Alturas resident Ervin Lee Truitt passed away December 29, 2001 of natural causes at Mayers Memorial Hospital in Fall River Mills, Calif. He was 75 Mr. Truitt had moved to Fall River Mills in 2001. He had retired as a truck driver for A.W. Hayes He was born June 15, 1926 in Cashion, Oklahoma He is survived by his daughter Betty Peet of Lookout, Calif.; brothers Clarence (Blackie) and Olan (Bud) Truitt of Woodland; sisters Evelyn Connley of Woodland and Mildred Cox of El Reno, Oklahoma; ex-wife Modean Truitt of Dallas, Ore. and stepsons Donald Iott of Sheridan, Wyoming and Frank Iott of Dallas, Ore. He is also survived by 19 grandchildren and numerous great and great-great grandchildren. McDonald's Chapel in Burney is handling arrangements. A family service will be held at a later date. ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Family Researcher of "The Last Frontier" Modoc County, California --- Our outgoing mail is checked by ZoneAlarm AntiVirus.

Monday, September 11, 2006 Looking Back is a regular feature of the Modoc County record, published weekly in Alturas, California. The following is transcribed from the September 7, 2006 issue. Looking Back 116 Years Ago – 1890 THERE APPEARS to be a rash of team runaways throughout the county. Perhaps this is indicative that residents prefer harnessing green horses or the fact that affluence has placed a team in the yard of nearly every resident of the county. Mrs. Gault was the latest victim. She sprained her ankle when jumping out of her carriage when her team ran away…. Everyone appears to be trying to buy cattle these days but the prices, it appears, are higher than can be afforded…. Arthur Jackson says that about 1,510 tons of hay have been put up at Steele Swamp. 92 Years Ago – 1914 THE DAY was perfect and a large crowd turned out to witness the laying of the cornerstone on Modoc’s new courthouse Monday by the Masonic Lodge. The Hon. William T. Cressler was the principal speaker and he gave a very witty talk about the way county government was run in days gone…. A public hearing has been ordered to protest the high rates now being charged by the NCO Railroad…. Michael O’Brien’s team ran away in Alturas and played hide and seek with pursuers fro more than an hour…. The Red river Lumber Company at Westwood had burned to the ground…. Little Jeff has been fined $10 in Cedarville for using vulgar language in a public place. 72 Years Ago – 1934 THE BLUE Bell mine at High Grade has reported and assay of $9,308. Eastern interests have purchased High Grade and intend to operate it all winter…. The first buck deer brought to town with the opening of the deer season was claimed by Cash Lightner at the VanLoan ranch and weighed in at 204 pounds dressed , and had eight pounds sic (points) on each side…. Attorney J.T. Sharp is con testing the election of A.K. Wylie, District Attorney elect, on the grounds that errors were made in the counting of ballots in Alturas B, Canby and Willow Ranch. 52 Years Ago – 1954 SHINNY YAMAGATA presents the Canby softball team with the league trophy this week. Canby, represented by Charlie Holloway, had an 11-4 season, won the league and the playoffs…. Cedarville has opened a branch agency for Plymouths and De Sotos in Alturas…. Melissa Fitzgerald celebrates her 100th birthday in Alturas…. Kent Larson has been appointed to succeed Rex Riley on the City Council…. The Modoc Braves held off a tough Westwood team, 6-6 in their opener Saturday….Modoc Union High has its largest enrollment in history, 298 students. 32 Years Ago – 1974 JIM PRATT, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Pratt came home Monday with $611 and an association saddle after winning the saddle bronc riding competition at the Lakeview Roundup over the Labor Day weekend…. A home economics department and a chorus class were among the new offerings for Modoc Junior High School students who began classes this fall. School colors have been changed from red and white to purple and white…. Shinny and Nadene Yamagata have announced plans to open Modoc Cleaners on Friday. Ralph “Cash” Lightner was the manager of the second Chain grocery store, Safeway , to operate in Alturas The first was the old Red and White grocery operated by Phil Woodward. Cash was a long lean man with a terrific personality. He soon became a leader of Alturas politics and gave generously of his time to that city. He also loved to party, with his wife, and whoever desired to join the fun. I believe that the store closed about 1940. However, as young “wannabees” the Young men of my time managed to purchase Domino cigarettes for 10 cents a pack. We also secured Brown Derby beer in the can for only a dime also. I have never figured out how we managed that feat in Alturas. We managed to get many packs of Domino’s and many cans of Brown Derby beer. No doubt that was the beginning for us all to get on the road to hell (and Back). See you all again next week Ron Morgan 1974 MODOC FAIR Queen hopefuls are Michelle Tierney, Joann Stevenson, Lu Flournoy, Toni Lee Page, Susan Laxague and Roberta Peek…. A simple ceremony conducted by Governor Ronald Reagan at the main gate at 2 p.m. Thursday opens the annual Modoc District Fair this year to salute the 100th birthday of the founding of Modoc County. They will land his jet aircraft at the Cedarville airport to officiate the opening at the fairground….Motion picture and world champion stunt driver Dusty Russell will be featured when the famous Errol DeBock Auto Daredevils appear at the Modoc District Fair Friday night. Doc Auble was a very merry chubby man. He was a dentist. He never wore dress shirts with long sleeves. When he would purchase a new shirt, his wife would cut off the sleeve just above the elbow and then hem it. The Doc was quite a cook and did all of the grocery shopping. He loved to make, and can, ketchup and mustard. He taught my dad how to make hot mustard, also mayonnaise from mineral oil (ugh). He was an inveterate hunter and an excellent wing shot. When I started high school there were still on the staff Mr. Austin, Miss Fisher, (probably the best teacher of English any place anytime), Leon B. Lewis and just the year before Coach Elliot left as did Miss Stollar resigned. There were still about 270 student then as in 1934. Hope to see you all again next week. Ron Morgan