In a recent article, we misstated Heather Hadwick’s current role. She is presently with the Modoc County Office of Education, focusing on safety and emergency preparedness for schools. Previously, she served as the Deputy OES Director and County 4H Coordinator. We apologize for any confusion this may have caused.
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