L to R. New Veteran, Brett Waterman, American Legion Commander Linda Newman, Adjutant Steve Riley, VFW Commander Shawn Provart
Many Modocers came together to Celebrate Flag Day on June 14th
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TEACH Inc. Asking the Community to Help Foster Children
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Scholarships
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Surprise Valley’s Ag Program is a National Award Winning Program
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Graduation Announcement
Congratulations to Haley Irish! Haley graduated this May from CSU Chico with a Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health. She is currently working at a nonprofit with those experiencing homelessness.
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