We moved from Tulelake, California to Alturas, California in October of 2005. We moved so I could substitute teach as a way to get a break once in while from taking care of Mom 24/7. They would have to call me the day before so I could make arrangements for a caregiver to watch Mom. Most of the time they called me to substitute at Arlington Elementary School in Canby, California about 20 miles west of Alturas, California.
My first time as a substitute teacher was at the Modoc Middle School and before we moved from Tulelake, California to Alturas, California. I was still looking for a place to move to in Alturas, California back in August of 2005.
There were three places in total Mom and I looked at in the Alturas, California area when I was trying to find a place for Mom and I to relocate to in Alturas, California so I could substitute teach for Modoc Unified School District. The first place Mom and I drove down to from Tulelake, California to see was behind Country Hearth Restaurant and Bakery on Main Street in Cederville California in Modoc County,
It was a Two Bedroom Mobile Home behind the Country Hearth Restaurant and Bakery on Main Street. Two Bedroom Mobile Home with a large fenced yard for $375.00 per month. Unfortunately, it did not work out because there was a foundation problem with the property. I found out about if from the person that interviewed me for the after school position.
The second place I looked at was a One Bedroom Mobile Home located on a half acre in Alturas, California off of Pencil Road that was being sold by Dick Steyer of Modoc Reality. The first time Dick Steyer met Mom, Feisty and I after the rental fell through in Cederville California. Dick Steyer was not able to rent it to us because he did not want to see Mom and I move in and then have to move out because the rental was still in probate and the sale was still pending, but he would give me a call later on that day with an answer. Dick Steyer called with the bad news to let us know that he could not rent it to us because the deal to sell it was approved. I saw the ad in the Modoc County Record in Alturas, California.
And the third place I checked into happened by chance that the first day I substituted at Modoc Middle School I met another teacher Kathryn G. in the break room. She mentioned her husband Bill had an older 1978 4-bedroom double wide in a residential area in Alturas, California. She said she would mention to her husband that we were looking for a place to live in Alturas, California and I could call and talk to him about it and make an appointment to see it.
To: Kathryn
Sent: Saturday, September 24, 2005 10:06 AM
Subject: James Garland the Guest Teacher for Mr. Forrester's class...
Good Morning Kathryn,
This is James Garland the Guest Teacher for Mr. Forrester's class, the last two days. I wanted to send you an email this morning, to touch base with you about the rental you might have available, for my Mom and I in Alturas. I will try to call you later on today, to set an appointment time, for my Mom and I to come down to Alturas, and see the mobile, and at the same time, introduce you to my Mom. I really had a great time the last two days, as a guest teacher.
By the way, what did you think about that fire drill 5th period, and on a rainy day? Take one guess as to what happened? One of my students accidentally hit the fire alarm with a football. I tell you I will never forget my first time as a guest teacher. For my first experience as a substitute teacher I have had an experience that I will never forget. I will be able to talk about my first experience as a substitute teacher for many years to come.
Well, take care and I will talk to you soon,
James Garland
530-667-2607
Re: James Garland the Guest Teacher for Mr. Forrester's class...?
From: Bill & Kathryn
Sent: Sat 9/24/05 10:23 PM
To: James Garland
Hello James,
I'm Kathryn's husband Bill. I will be working on the rental Sunday Sept. 25 and Monday Sept. 26. I will be happy to show you the residence any time on either of those days. Please feel free to call Kathryn at home or me, as I will have my cell phone. The house is located at 1605 N. East A Street in Brooks Park. From Tulelake you will come into town on 299 going east. When you come to the flashing red light at main street stay on 299 and continue East until you come to Modoc Engines then turn left on East Street you will come to a 4-way stop, cross the railroad tracks and take an immediate right into Brooks Park. The road will bend to the left and the residence will be the second house on your left. It is a cream colored house with green trim. It's very easy to find. Thank You, I'm looking forward to meeting both you and your mother.
BG
To: Bill & Kathryn
Sent: Sunday, September 25, 2005 1:08 AM
Subject: Bill & Kathryn Rental >
Hello Bill & Kathryn,
Thanks for replying to my email.
Sunday would be a better day for me, just in case Monday I might be called to go to work somewhere else in the school district. However, before I leave I will call you to make sure you are there. And I also look forward to meeting you too Bill.
Thanks again.
Best regards,
James
Re: Bill & Kathryn Rental?
From: Bill & Kathryn
Sent: Sun 9/25/05 9:54 AM
To: James Garland (rocks4me@msn.com)
Good morning, Just got off the phone with you and looking forward to seeing you shortly.
Bill
To: Bill & Kathryn
Sent: Sunday, September 25, 2005 6:13 PM
Subject: We made it back to Tulelake....
Hi,
I want to thank both of you for renting your rental to Mom and I. It has lifted a heavy burden off of my shoulders. I can now concentrate on the future and the opportunities I am going to have in Alturas. Did you see the tent in the living room? I thought it might be easier to go ahead and just drop it off while I was there. I am also going to put an ad in the Modoc Record for a Caregiver to care for my Mom so I can get a head start on finding some-one to help me with her. I am also going to try and put an ad in the Modoc Record advertising my web site Rocks4me.com about the building web sites and teaching people HTML for people that want to learn how to build their own web sites. I am going to write up the ad this evening and submit it and then call and make the arrangements so that it will come out in the new issue on Thursday. I want to thank both of you very much for allowing my Mom and I to be your new tenants.
Thanks again,
And God Bless, James Garland
IE: When you get a moment please be sure to send me the information on the all the places I need to contact. Electric company, phone company, cable, trash and water contact numbers, etc.
God bless and thanks again.
BTW: Do not forget to fill in your name on the checks, as I left those blank. So in case they get lost no one else will be able to cash them but you.
James
Re: We made it back to Tulelake....?
From: Bill & Kathryn
Sent: Sun 9/25/05 7:55 PM
To: James Garland (rocks4me@msn.com)
Hello my friend, I'm glad to hear you had a safe trip back to Tulelake. It was a great pleasure to meet you and your mom... she is a real love and I commend you for all of your efforts to support her. You are a true saint my friend, God Bless You!
We are very excited for you and wish you well your endeavors. Welcome to Alturas, I'm sure you will be a valuable community asset.
Here are some numbers to help get you started: City of Alturas (sewer/water) (530) 233-2512 Alturas Disposal (trash service) (530) 233-2373 Charter communications (cable TV) 866-731-5420(You may want to contact your satellite provider as well to weigh your options on this) Frontier Communications (phone/dsl provider) 1-800-921-8101 High Desert Online (dial-up/wireless dsl) (530) 233-4000 Pacific Power (electricity) 888-221-7070 some other numbers that may help you to settle in: Chamber of Commerce (530) 233-4434 Senior Citizens Center (530) 233-4438 If we can help you out in any other way please let us know.
God Bless,
BG
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