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Thursday, February 2nd

Sheriff’s Posse meeting
Modoc County Sheriff’s Posse will meet Thursday, Feb. 2 at 6:30 p.m. at the Conference Room of the Sheriff’s office in Alturas. These regular monthly business meetings are held the first Thursday of each month at the conference room location. Officers, directors and interested members welcome. Chris Knoch is the new Posse Captain for 2012.

MREA Board to meet
Modoc Recreational Estates Association (MREA) Board of Directors hold their monthly meeting the first Thursday of each month. All members are welcome and encouraged to attend. Next meeting is Thursday, February 2, 7:00 p.m. at Pioneer Park located on Steelhead Rd.  Shirley Martin, Secretary, 233-7076.

Take the right steps
Take the weight off and keep it off with help from TOPS #CA 1954. Join the group every Thursday. Weigh-ins from 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. Everyone welcome. TOPS stands for Taking Off Pounds Sensibly and has proven successful for many local residents. For further information call 233-4069.

Friday, February 3rd

Toastmasters meet Fridays
Franklin D. Roosevelt once said about speechmaking, "Be sincere; be brief; be seated."
Learn the art of expressing your ideas in a succinct manner at the Warner MountainToastmasters, Fridays at 7:45 a.m. in the Cressler Bonner Room at the Niles Hotel, Alturas. Public is invited.

Veterans open Bingo
The Alturas Veterans groups start up Veterans Bingo for the first time in a long time, on Friday, Feb. 3. Anyone 18 and older is welcome to play at the Veterans’ Memorial Hall, Alturas. Join them for games when doors open at 6 p.m. and Bingo will start at 6:30 p.m.
Ten regular games and three special games will be offered. Blackout will start at $75 in 50 numbers, along with the Lucky Number which starts at $261. A minimum of 15 or more players is needed to play Bingo. Plans are to have Bingo every Friday night.

Opening show
The Art Center invites friends and members to the 2012 Opening Celebration and an Opening Reception in the Main Gallery’s display of works by the late artist, Edwin Puchalski this Friday, February 3, 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Refreshments will be served. The Art Center is located at 317 So. Main St., Alturas.

 Items on sale at HPHS
The Second Chance Thrift Store is offering a dollar an item sale on men’s and women’s clothing this week only. Also, winter coats are on sale for $2 and children’s clothing for 50 cents an item, during the clearance sale. The store, which benefits High Plateau Humane Society’s rescue of cats and dogs, is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and is located at the corner of First and Court streets in Alturas.

Little ones enjoy stories

Saturday, February 4th

Come to Groundhog Supper
No matter what the weather brings, the Davis Creek 4-H Groundhog Supper is set for Saturday, February 4 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Davis Creek Community Hall. As tradition goes, freshly grilled pork sausage will be on the menu, plus many side dishes and fun for all ages. For more info, call 233-2578.

Legion Auxiliary meeting
American Legion Auxiliary # 163 members will gather at Veterans’ Memorial Hall on Saturday, Feb. 4 at 11 a.m. for their regular monthly meeting.

Jr. Board tagging market beef
Modoc Junior Livestock Show Board members will tag market beef animals in Adin on Saturday, February 4 at Randi Johnson’s on 1953 County Road 87 and in Alturas on Saturday, February 11 at the Modoc Veterinary Center (Hwy 395 North). No makeup appointments will be scheduled. Please contact Junior Show Advisor Susie Stokke at 233-6400 for additional information.

Veterans Post meetings
The Alturas Veterans monthly Post meeting will be held on February 4 at Veterans Hall in Alturas. VFW Post 3327 members will meet at 10 a.m.; American Legion Post 163 will meet at 11 a.m. and AmVets Post 2003 will meet at 12 noon. “We need members to attend these meetings,” says Arlie Brown.

Take time to browse
Check out the many Valentine Day items at the Second Chance Thrift Store that are like new, but not priced like new! Boxed sets of kids’ Valentines, stuffed animals and some interesting jewelry are all on display at the thrift store. Special books and musical selections are also available at a fraction of the cost. Take some time to browse through the well-stocked thrift store.
Saturday is the last day of the dollar-an-item sale at the humane society’s thrift store located at the corner of First and Court streets in Alturas. The store is open from 10am to 3 pm on Saturday.

Gym open for Basketball
On Saturday, February 4 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., the Surprise Valley High school gym will be open for basketball. All community members and students, fifth grade and up, are welcome to join. For any questions, please call Cindy Linker at 530-233-6090.

Sunday, February 5th

New England Patriots vs. New York Giants, 3:30 p.m. on NBC
See the many display ads, this issue, for Super Bowl venues available in Modoc.

Trap, skeet shoots
Trap and Skeet shooters meet every Sunday at 9 a.m. at the Alturas Rifle and Pistol Club Range on Centerville Rd., Alturas. Any person interested in shooting, trap or skeet, is invited to participate. New shooters always welcome. For information contact Roy Ferry 530-640-3110.

Monday, February 6th

Re: South Fork School’s future
A special Modoc Joint Unified School District Board meeting will be held at South Fork Elementary School in Likely on Monday, February 6 at 6:15 p.m. to discuss school closure. Public comment welcome.

Story Break for kids
Story Break is held at the Alturas Library every Monday from 3:30-4:15 p.m. Story Break includes stories and other activities for school-aged kids. No reservations or sign-ups are needed, but please call ahead if bringing a group. The library is located at 212 West Third Street. Call 233-6358 for more information.

Tuesday, February 7th

Bingo nights
Join Bingo nights on Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. to win and have fun. American Legion Auxiliary #163 hosts the games at Veterans’ Memorial Hall, So. Main St., Alturas. Players must be 18 or older.

Rides to VA
The VA van for veterans travels to Susanville VA Clinic on Tuesdays, and to the VA in Reno on Thursdays. Veterans are reminded to schedule primary care appointments for those days. To reserve a van seat or to become a volunteer van driver, please call Larry Ludwig, van coordinator at 233-3741. Volunteer van drivers are needed on an ongoing basis.

Bingo at Sr. Center
Come to the Senior Center, 906 W. 4th St, Alturas and play Bingo every Friday and Tuesday from 12:30 – 2:30 p.m. Players must be 18 and older. Come for lunch, stay for Bingo. For lunch reservations please call 233-4438.

Wednesday, February 8th

CAC meeting
The Community Advisory Committee (CAC) will meet Wednesday, Feb. 8 at 1 p.m. in the Modoc County Office of Education. The CAC is a group of parents, educators, service providers and others who advocate for the needs of students with disabilities of all kinds and their families. The group meets monthly.

Tea Party meeting
Modoc Tea Party meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 8 at 5:30 p.m. at the Veterans’ Memorial Hall, So. Main St., Alturas.

Second Chance clearance
Wednesday, February 1 will be the first day of a four day clearance sale at the Second Chance Thrift Store in Alturas. In order to make room for the many fine donations received at the thrift store, the store will feature a clothing sale of a dollar an item, except for coats, which will be $2.00 each. Children's clothing will be fifty cents an item. The store is operated by the High Plateau Humane Society.

Run a Classified
Get your Classified Ad in before Noon to the Modoc Record for publication in the Thursday issue in print and online.

Thursday, February 9th

Garden Club hosts program
Join the Alturas Garden Club at their next meeting on Thursday, Feb. 9 at 1:00 p.m. at the Whistle Stop Depot, corner of East Fourth and East Street. Learn tips from Rose and Dave Jacquot of Alturas, known for their beautiful and productive gardens, as they provide the program on “preparing soil and sowing seeds.” The meetings/programs are held the second Thursday of each month at 1:00 p.m.

MORT making plans
The Modoc Outdoor Recreation and Tourism Group will meet Thursday, February 9, 3:00 p.m. in the large conference room at the Modoc National Forest Headquarters 800 W 12th St. in Alturas. Public welcome.
Discussion will focus on the 1st Annual Sportsman's & Outdoor Recreation Expo coming to Desert Rose Event Center June 2-3.

FFA barbecues Tri-tip
The Alturas FFA will be holding a fundraiser BBQ on Feb. 9, from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm in the Modoc High School Social Hall. Tickets are $15.00 and dinner includes tri-tip, salad, beans, baked potato and dinner rolls. Dine-in will be available and "to-go" cartons will be provided to anyone interested. Proceeds will help the Alturas FFA members travel to the State FFA Leadership Conference in Fresno, California.  Tickets can be purchased from FFA members or they can be reserved by calling 233-1824, leaving a message and then they can be paid for at the door.

Move SV Health Care forward
All Surprise Valley residents are encouraged to attend the special meeting of the Surprise Valley Health Care District Board regarding “Implementing the Strategic Plan.” Listen, learn and comment at the meeting to be held on Thursday, February 9, meeting at 6:30 p.m. at Senior Center, Main Street, Cedarville.

No Fire Safe Council Meeting
The Modoc Fire Safe Council will not have its regular monthly meeting on Thursday, February 9 at the Quizno's Conference Room.  In lieu of its regular meeting, the Council will hold a community meeting in Adin at the Adin Community Hall on February 9, 6:00-8:00 p.m. to address the fire safety issues in the Adin and Lookout area. For inquiries, please call (530) 233-5516.

Adin Community Meeting
The Modoc Fire Safe Council invites all residents in the Adin and Lookout area to attend its Community Wildfire Protection Plan meeting on February 9, Thursday, 6-8 p.m. at the Adin Community Hall.  The purpose of this meeting is to hear the voice of the residents of Adin and Lookout, regarding community issues pertaining to fire safety, hazardous fuel reduction, and other fire related matters for the protection of life, property and natural resources. For further information, please call (530) 233-5516. Refreshments will be served.

Find out what’s going on
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Coming Soon....

Hunt Working Group to meet
The Modoc National Wildlife Refuge has scheduled a meeting of the Hunt Working Group for Saturday, February 11 at 1:00 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Refuge Headquarters Office. For more information, or if you have any questions, please call (530) 233-3572. “Everyone is invited, and we look forward to meeting with you to discuss any ideas, questions or concerns you might have about the Refuge hunting program,” say organizers.

Clam Chowder dinner at State Line
State Line School’s First Annual “All you can eat Clam Chowder Dinner” will be served in New Pine Creek on Saturday, Feb. 11. The State Line Parent Teacher Organization will be serving clam chowder, green salad, rolls with butter from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Stateline School, located one block east of Highway 395 on the California side of the border. An alternative non-shellfish soup will also be available. Tickets are $7 for adults; $5 for children ages five to 12 and free for children under age five. Tickets will be available at the door.

Youth Sweetheart Powwow coming to Event Center
Cultural Advocates for Native Youth will be having a Sweetheart
(Youth) powwow on February 11, 2012 at the Desert Rose Event Center,
901 County Road 56, Alturas. The event is open to the entire community.
All dancers and drummers are welcome.

Crab and more to be enjoyed
Alturas Elks Lodge 1756 will host their annual Crab and Prime Rib Feed on Feb. 11 from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. at the Elks Lodge on Main St., Alturas. Two sittings will be offered: 5 p.m.- 6:30 p.m. or 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. Dance after from 9 p.m. to midnight. Please stop by Frank’s Carpet for tickets, $30 per person, or call Jim Rollins at 233-4422. All proceeds will benefit Elks’ sponsored events for youths and community.

Haitian Benefit Carnival
On Sunday, Feb. 12 from 2 – 4 p.m. plan to enjoy a fun time at the Haitian Benefit Carnival in Alturas. Haitian music and traditional Haitian snacks, dancing, kids’ activities and a costume contest will all combine for a good time at the Haitian Benefit Carnival at St. Michael’s Episcopal Church, 310 West North St., Alturas. Everyone is welcome.
The carnival is being held to help raise funds to rebuild Holy Trinity Cathedral in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. Donations will be graciously accepted for the “Rebuild our Church in Haiti” campaign.

County takes day off
Lincoln’s Birthday is Sunday, Feb. 12. Modoc County offices will observe the holiday on Monday, Feb. 13 by being closed.

Missoula auditions for K-12
Missoula Children’s Theatre will hold auditions at the A.C.T. Niles Theater on Monday, Feb. 13 from 3:30 – 5:30 p.m. Students in Kindergarten through 12th grade are encouraged to audition for “The Pied Piper.” No prior experience or advance preparation required. Two performances will be given at 1 p.m. and 5 pm. on Saturday, Feb. 18.

Valentine’s Day fun
Come solo, bring a group or come as a couple for the Valentine’s Day Dinner on Tuesday, Feb. 14 at 6 p.m. at 225 West B St., Alturas, Christian Life Assembly.
Jeanne Emerson and members of the church are at it again to present a wonderful dinner, plus fun and games, organized by Pastor McCarty.
Everyone is welcome, but reservations are required, as seating is limited. Dinner tickets are $5 each. Please call 233-2804 to make a reservation, or 233-5772 to leave a reservation message.

Join Humane Society meeting
High Plateau Humane Society will meet Wednesday, Feb. 15 at Bear Creek Café for lunch at 12:30 p.m. and meeting at 1 p.m. Interested parties welcome. If you have any questions, please contact Emilie at 233-4141.

Susan B. Anthony Day Feb. 15
Susan B. Anthony, an American civil rights leader, devoted her lifelong struggle to gain voting rights for women and equal rights for all. She worked for many reforms, including suffrage, temperance, and abolition, but found that women were hampered by their lack of power--their lack of money. In the early nineteenth century, very few occupations were open to women. Once married, a woman could not open a bank account. In 1869, she formed the National Women’s Suffrage Association to work for reform, a suffrage amendment to the United States Constitution. She died March 13, 1906, at the age of 86, before the amendment was passed giving women the right to vote. In 1920, the 19th amendment, often referred to as the Susan B. Anthony Amendment was passed, giving all women the legal right to vote. Susan B. Anthony's birthday, February 15th is now a commemorative day to remember the great leader and work she did for the women's right movement. During the Civil war she worked for emancipation of slaves, organizing the "Women’s National Loyal League" for this purpose and was an agent of the “American Antislavery Society.”

LFHD meeting
Last Frontier Healthcare District Board of Directors meetings are held the first and third Wednesdays of the month at Alturas City Hall at 1 p.m., unless an emergency meeting is called or a city function changes the meeting schedule at City Hall. Meetings are open to the public. The next meeting is set for Feb. 15. The meeting dates and times have been reserved for the entire year. See agendas at www.modocmedicalcenter.com

Lively Book Discussion
Modoc County Library's Third Thursday Book Discussion Group meets at the Alturas library at 5:00-6:30 p.m.  Marie Haggard will lead the discussion of Bee Season, a novel by Myla Goldberg.  You are invited to join this lively group at the Modoc County Library, 212 W. 3rd St., Alturas.  Newcomers always welcome. Please call Cheryl Baker, County Librarian, at 233-6340 for more information.

Holiday for many
Monday, Feb. 20 is President’s Day holiday. Banks, schools, Post Offices, federal, state, city and county offices will be closed.

MJUSD Board meeting
Modoc Joint Unified School District Board will meet Tuesday, February 21 at the District Office conference room, West Fourth St., Alturas.

Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper
The annual St. Michael’s Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper on Tuesday, Feb. 21 will welcome the community to a meal of pancakes, ham and eggs and hot beverage for $5 adults; children 12 and under, $2 at the door. Stop by St. Michael’s between 5 to 7 pm. for the special annual event at 310 North St., Alturas.

Better Book Sale at the Library Annex.
The book sale this month will operate February 21st - 24th  10 a.m. – 5 p.m. at the Alturas Library annex on West Third St. This sale will run Tuesday through Friday. “The selection is better than ever.  All proceeds help the library in many different ways,” say Friends of the Library volunteers.

Washington’s Birthday is Feb. 22 (no holiday).

Party for Marge Shepherd
Help Marge Shepherd celebrate her retirement in style on Friday, Feb. 24 from 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. at the Niles Hotel, Alturas. A no host bar and hors d’oeuvres will be served. Ms. Shepherd, an LVN, retires this month from 21 years of teaching the Childbirth Education classes to a generation of local residents and years with Welcome Baby and Early Head Start programs.

Plan to attend Taste of Modoc
The Tenth Annual Taste of Modoc dinner will take place at the Niles Hotel, Sunday evening of February 26. Taste the special dishes from a variety of local restaurants, enjoy local entertainment and a lively auction led by Harry Boulade. Tickets for the dinner remain at $20 per person. Proceeds benefit the rescue of dogs and cats by High Plateau Humane Society and its low cost, spay and neuter programs. Tickets will soon be on sale at the group's Second Chance Thrift Store, in Alturas.

Support Groups

Support Groups
Modoc County Intergroup Council

AA/Al-Anon/NA Meeting Schedule
AA Helpline/Meeting Info: 877-880-2880

Alturas AA
Brown Baggers
110 West Carlos Street
Mon-Sat, 12 Noon & 7:00 pm, Open
No Noon on Sun.

Hilltoppers Group  
Federated Church
307 East First Street
Mon,Wed, Fri & Sun. 8:00 pm, open,
Non-Smoking

Traditions Group
Faith Baptist Church
700 West Carlos Street (Corner of Carlos & West)
Tues, 7:00 pm, open, Non-Smoking

Alturas Al-Anon
Al-Anon Group
110 W. Carlos St
Tue. 5:30 pm, Non-Smoking

Cedarville AA
Valley Serenity Group
405 Bonner Street
Sun. 6:00 pm, Open, Non-Smoking

Narcotics Anonymous
Just for Today
Cedarville NA
405 Bonner St., Cedarville Thursdays, 7 p.m.

Bieber AA
All Groups meet at the Seventh Day Adventist Church, First & Cedar Streets, Bieber, CA
Keynotes Group
7 pm – Tues. & Fri

Bieber NA
Sunday - 1:00 pm

Sunrays of Hope is a non-profit, drop-in self-help center focusing on psychological wellness, recovery and socialization. The center is open at 113 East North St., Alturas in the Lederer Building, across from Modoc Probation Dept. Contact Billy Diaz, Director for more information at 640-3124 or 233-6312. Transportation is available.
Support groups at Sunrays
The following  support groups meet at Sunrays for Hope, 113 E. North St, Alturas. Interested parties welcome.
Dual Diagnosis sessions
Dual Diagnosis sessions begin at noon on Wednesdays at Sunrays of Hope, 113 E. North St., Alturas. Sondra Tate facilitates. The sessions are open to the public. Food will be provided.

Looking for a place to meet? Tuesdays and Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays Sunrays is available to sponsor the center for private or non-profit groups. Please call Sunrays at 233-9696 or 233-7222 and leave a message for a call back.

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