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LAKEPORT, Calif. – The 1955 screen version of John Steinbeck’s bestseller, “East of Eden,” with James Dean, Julie Harris and Raymond Massey, will show at the Soper Reese Theatre on Tuesday, June 13, at 1 and 6 p.m.
Entry to the film is by donation.
A film of great performances, atmospheric photography, and a sure sense of period and place, it is set in Monterey, Calif., and shot in the Salinas Valley and in the town of Mendocino.
Brilliant direction by Elia Kazan, and a superior performance by James Dean in his first significant role, helped the film receive four Academy Award nominations, including a win by Jo Van Fleet for best supporting actress.
The movie is sponsored by Karen Weston and Jean Mead. Rated PG, with run time of 1 hour 55 minutes.
The Soper Reese Theatre is located at 275 S. Main St., Lakeport, 707-263-0577, www.soperreesetheatre.com .
DAVIS, Calif. – Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue announced that USDA is seeking applications for technical assistance and training grants in the Community Facilities program.
“Too often, rural community organizations lack the technical expertise they need to access federal dollars,” Perdue said. “These technical assistance and training grants will help rural organizations overcome hurdles that prevent them from fully utilizing the Community Facilities Program. Increased access to federal funding will help build essential community facilities, and will allow rural areas to thrive.”
The grants are being provided through the Community Facilities Technical Assistance and Training Grant Program. Congress authorized this new program in the 2014 Farm Bill to help rural communities develop their applications for Community Facilities loans and grants.
Communities can use the grants to hire specialized personnel, pay for feasibility studies, retain consultants to prepare financial assistance applications, and identify and plan for long-term community facilities needs.
Providing technical assistance will help more rural communities qualify for loans and grants.
Many often lack access to specialized personnel who complete financial and environmental analyses, for example. These analyses often must be included in applications for USDA loans and grants.
Public bodies, nonprofit organizations and federally-recognized tribes are eligible to apply for this funding. The maximum grant is $150,000.
Interested applicants may find more information about this program on page 23525 of the May 23, 2017, Federal Register.
Applicants in California may also contact Community Facilities Program Director Anita Lopez at 530-792-5822 or
Community Facilities programs help underserved rural communities develop essential community services, which in turn helps attract investments, create and retain jobs and businesses, and retain residents.
USDA Rural Development provides loans and grants to help expand economic opportunities and create jobs in rural areas.
This assistance supports infrastructure improvements; business development; homeownership; community services such as schools, public safety and health care; and high-speed Internet access in rural areas.
For more information, visit www.rd.usda.gov .
NORTHERN CALIFORNIA – With the West Coast’s salmon fisheries in crisis, on Thursday California Gov. Edmund G. Brown Jr. and Oregon Gov. Kate Brown sent a letter to U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross requesting declaration of a catastrophic regional fishery disaster and commercial fishery failure for salmon in their states.
Officials report that there has been an unprecedented collapse in the salmon population in California and Oregon.
Tribal allocations are at an all-time low, and the proposed closures and minimal open salmon fishing seasons will have significant negative impacts on thousands of West Coast residents.
The declaration the governors are seeking begins the process for requesting federal aid to assist commercial salmon anglers and salmon-dependent business who continue to suffer from declining salmon populations.
“California salmon fishermen are facing an unprecedented crisis and we are grateful for the governor who is standing strong for the hard-working men and women of California’s salmon fleet,” said Sen. Mike McGuire, who represents California’s North Coast, including Lake County.
“The California salmon fishery is our state’s oldest and it’s one of the most iconic fisheries in America. Thousands of working families on the North Coast are in crisis and desperately need our help – today’s action by the governor brings us one step closer to providing that support,” McGuire said Thursday.
Last month, the Pacific Fishery Management Council’s projections for salmon in these states were dire.
In the 2017 season, many miles of coastline will be closed to commercial salmon fishing and allowable catch will be greatly reduced, compounding the already significantly lower economic returns seen in 2016.
The drought, poor ocean conditions and federal water management policies caused high mortality and very low survival of juvenile salmon resulting in low adult numbers and devastating closures for the 2017 salmon season.
For more information about declared West Coast disasters, visit the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration list at www.nmfs.noaa.gov/sfa/management/disaster/determinations/wcro.html .
The governors’ letter can be seen below.
052417 California and Oregon governors salmon disaster letter by LakeCoNews on Scribd
LAKEPORT, Calif. – Authorities are investigating a boat crash on Thursday afternoon that led to a man’s death.
Sgt. Andy Davidson of the Lake County Sheriff’s Marine Patrol told Lake County News that a single boat with two people on board was involved, with one fatality.
The incident was first reported just after 3:45 p.m. Thursday, according to radio traffic.
The initial report came in to Lake County Central Dispatch as a vessel crash with a 57-year-old male with a possible head injury, based on radio traffic. The specific location of the crash was not reported.
Lakeport Fire Protection District Chief Doug Hutchison said firefighters were told that the boat would be coming to Library Park, so that is where they responded minutes later.
However, Hutchison said when firefighters arrived, the boat wasn’t there.
He said they located the boat a short time later at the Skylark Motel, with two individuals – both male adults – on board, one of them seriously injured.
“The boat was definitely damaged, it had some kind of collision,” Hutchison said.
He said the man who drove the boat in said the other man had been driving the boat when it hit a tree, dropping him between the seats.
“We confirmed him dead right there,” Hutchison said of the man who had been injured in the crash.
At that point, Hutchison said the incident was turned over to the sheriff’s office.
Davidson told Lake County News Thursday evening that the sheriff’s office was in the middle of the investigation, and he had no other details to release yet.
He said he expected more information on the incident would be available on Friday.
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LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – It’s cap-and-gown time once again at Lake County’s high schools and community colleges.
Several hundred graduates will be celebrating the end of their high school years or will receive college certificates and degrees in events planned through the middle of June.
Some commencement events already have taken place. Commencement ceremonies for Marymount California University’s Lakeside Campus in Lucerne were held on May 13, and at the Lloyd P. Hance Community School in Lakeport and Lakeport Alternative Education on Wednesday, local school officials reported.
This Friday, Clear Lake and Upper Lake High hold their graduations.
On the same day, the 44th annual Mendocino College Commencement will take place, as well graduation for the Lake County Campus of Woodland Community College.
Carlé Continuation High School follows on May 31, followed by Lower Lake High and Middletown High on June 2.
Kelseyville High will bring the commencement season to a close on June 16 with its usual bang – as a fireworks display is once again planned for this year’s graduation.
The ceremonies are listed below in order of date, with times and locations.
Friday, May 26
Lake County Campus of Woodland Community College: 3 p.m. certificate ceremony, 7 p.m. graduation ceremony for those who have earned an associate in arts or associate in science degree, Konocti Education Center Cornelison Event Center, 15850 Dam Road Extension in Clearlake.
Mendocino College: 6 p.m., main campus athletic field, 1000 Hensley Creek Road, Ukiah.
Upper Lake High School: 7 p.m., football stadium, 675 Clover Valley Road.
Clear Lake High School: 7:30 p.m., football stadium, 350 Lange St., Lakeport.
Wednesday, May 31
Carlé Continuation High School: 6 p.m., new Lower Lake High School gym, 9430 Lake St.
Friday, June 2
Middletown High School: 6:45 p.m., Foltmer Field, 20932 Big Canyon Road.
Lower Lake High School: 7:30 p.m., football field, 9430 Lake St.
Friday, June 16
Kelseyville High School: 8 p.m., football field, 5480 Main St. This year’s event will once again include fireworks.
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CLEARLAKE, Calif. – Clearlake Animal Control has a big group of dogs of many kinds ready for new homes this week.
Available canines this week range from Chihuahuas and terriers up to German Shepherds and Labrador Retriever mixes.
To meet the animals, call Clearlake Animal Control at 707-994-8201, Extension 103 or 105, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Thursday, or leave a message.
Below are this week's available pets.
‘Boots’
“Boots” is a male Chihuahua puppy.
He has a short black coat.
Shelter staff said that since Boots is just a baby, he needs lots of love and attention.
‘Brandy’
“Brandy” is an adult female Chihuahua with a short white coat with red markings.
Shelter staff said she’s sweet and would make a great companion.
‘Carmel’
“Carmel” is an adult female Chihuahua.
She came in with “Brandy” and the puppy, “Boots.”
She has a short red and white coat.
‘Courtney’
“Courtney” is a female Catahoula mix.
She has a short brown brindle coat and big brown eyes.
Shelter staff said she is about 2 years old and very sweet.
‘Jack’
“Jack” is a young Parson Russell Terrier mix.
He has a short white and red coat.
Shelter staff said he is a shy boy because he was abused. He is a very sweet dog but is worried he will be hurt again. Once he knows he is safe he warms up.
He needs someone to show him that all humans don't hurt.
‘Joseph’
Joseph is a young boxer and terrier mix.
He has a short black coat with white markings.
Shelter staff said he is ready to go home with his new family today.
‘Lucky Boy’
“Lucky Boy” is a young German Shepherd. Shelter staff estimates he is about 9 months old.
He has a short black and tan coat.
Lucky Boy gets along with other dogs and like people. German Shepherds make wonderful family dogs, and he will make a great friend for life.
‘Mya’
“Mya” is a female mastiff-Labrador Retriever mix with a short black coat.
Shelter staff said her owner moved and couldn’t take her. She is very sweet.
‘Xena’
“Xena” is an American Staffordshire Terrier and Labrador Retriever mix with a short tan and white coat.
Shelter staff said she is a kind 2-year-old who loves to go for walks and is very well-mannered.
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