August 21, 2005 Looking Back is a regular feature of the Modoc County Record, a weekly newspaper, published in Alturas, CA. The following is transcribed from the August 11, 2005 issue. Looking Back 96 Years Ago – 1909 THERE NO longer remains a shadow of a doubt as to the intention of the Government to construct the Big Valley Reservoir. Borings have demonstrated that a solid foundation exists for the dam and that there are no engineering obstacles in the way for its construction. 86 Years Ago – 1919 THE SWIMMING and diving contest held last Sunday afternoon at the Essex Baths was a big success in every particular. About 500 people were in attendance and about sixty took part in the various contests. 76 Years Ago – 1929 ANITA MEYERS, 13, of the Adin Grammar School and Miss Audrey James of the Modoc Union High School will represent the schools of Modoc County at the spelling bee to be held at the 75th Annual state Fair and Western States Exposition to be held in Sacramento from august 31 to September 9, it was stated by County Superintendent of Schools, Lena C. Crabtree. 39 Years Ago – 1966 W.P. GOULDEN of Alturas was awarded a contract to build the proposed addition to the Modoc Medical Center in Cedarville.... Modoc County Fair Queen, Gayle Parman and Joan Cook will make two TV appearances within the next two weeks. The girls will appear on interview type shows. A long dry spell for the Alturas Swim team was ended this past week when local youngsters scored decisive wins over Malin and Lakeview. All of the people noted in this article were either before my time of after my time, so no comment. Hope to see you all again next week. Ron Morgan