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Alturas April 18, 2024

Alturas Rotary Club presents $2,000 to the Modoc District Fair

by Staff Writer

The Alturas Rotary Club hosted the October Brewfest and the proceeds were dedicated to the Modoc District Fair for outdoor tables and benches. Sandy Stevenson (left) was the chairperson for the October Brewfest, Macey Von Rader (center) received the $2,000 check on behalf of the Modoc District Fair Board, and Gail Eppler (right), President of the Alturas Rotary Club presented the check.

The 2024 Modoc District Fair is scheduled the last weekend in August and the new tables and benches will be appreciated by many fair attendees.

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