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LAKEPORT, Calif. – Sharon Carol White, 58, passed away on May 13, 2016, at her home in Lakeport.

She is survived by her three sons, Nick, Tony, and KC; her parents, Bob and Nancy; her siblings, Judy and George; her fiancé, Bill; and her grandsons, Bo and Luca.

Services will be performed at Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 1625 N. High St. Lakeport at 11 a.m. Friday, May 20. Interment will  follow at Hartley Cemetery, Lakeport.

Donations in honor of Sharon can be made to Sponsoring Survivorship at P.O. Box 1924, Lakeport, CA 95453.

For further information call Chapel of the Lakes at 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611, or visit www.chapelofthelakes.com .
 

SACRAMENTO – CDFA will begin accepting applications today from non-profit organizations, California academic institutions and California Resource Conservation Districts for grant funds to provide technical assistance to applicants  for grants from the State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program (SWEEP).

Applicants may apply for funding between $2,500 and $5,000. Applications must meet several minimum requirements including holding at least one technical assistance workshop within a disadvantaged community, reporting on workshop attendance to CDFA, and providing computers and Internet access to allow growers to complete SWEEP applications.

Technical assistance will be made available through a $50,000 partnership grant between CDFA and the  USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service to achieve the mutual objective of providing technical assistance to SWEEP applicants.

Technical assistance workshops that provide hands-on application assistance are critical to the success of SWEEP and the implementation of efficient irrigation systems to save water and reduce greenhouse gases.

Organizations that wish to receive funding to provide technical assistance must access the “request for applications” at www.cdfa.ca.gov/go/SWEEP .

The request for applications contains detailed information on eligibility and program requirements.

Applications must be submitted by email no later than May 20, 5 p.m. PST.

Grants will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis.

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Jamie McNair Jamieson, beloved husband, father and friend, passed on March 23, 2016.

He leaves Donna, spouse of 46 years, and daughters, Charlene Jamieson-Sparks (Sparky) and Jamie Jamieson, to carry on his memory.

Please join them at noon on May 21 at Rancho De La Fuente, 2290 Soda Bay Road in Lakeport, for a celebration of life.

Arrangements entrusted to Jones Mortuary www.jonesmortuary.com FD311, Lakeport, CA.

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – George “Ozzie” Erlandson, 57, peacefully passed away April 24, 2016.

Formerly from Santa Rosa, Calif., he became a resident of Lake County 22 years ago.

Known to many as “Ozzie,” he was a respected contractor for 35 years.

He is survived by his father, Gordon Erlandson; sister, Candida Emerson; wife of 33 beautiful years, Julie; sons, Jon Hicks and Matthew Erlandson; daughter, Renee Erlandson; grandsons, Tyler and Cameron; granddaughters, Elizabeth and Alyssa; and many more friends and loved ones.

The family asks friends to please join them May 21 at 2 p.m. for an celebration of life at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witness, 9640 Main St. in Upper Lake.

Arrangements entrusted to Jones Mortuary www.jonesmortuary.com FD311, Lakeport, Calif.

LAKEPORT, Calif. – The Chi Council for the Clear Lake Hitch will hold its next meeting on Wednesday, May 25.

The group will meet at 3:30 p.m. at the Lake County Agriculture Center, 883 Lakeport Blvd., Lakeport.

Minutes from the April 27 meeting are posted at http://lakelive.info/chicouncil/pdffiles/4.27.16minutes.pdf .

NORTH COAST, Calif. – Dan Jenkins, a tenured professor at Mendocino College, recently accepted the H. Sanford Gum Service Award for his tremendous efforts in the field of Cooperative Work Experience Education (CWEE).

Completing his 21 year of instructing at Mendocino College, this prestigious award came as no surprise to the college administration or Jenkin’s colleagues.

“The capacity and excellence of our instructors here at Mendocino College never ceases to amaze me,” said Mendocino College Superintendent/President Arturo Reyes. “I am both inspired and impressed by the hard work, dedication, and expertise displayed by Professor Jenkins. Mr. Jenkins works to improve student success each and every day so he is most deserving of this award. I offer him my sincere congratulations on this accomplishment.”

The H. Sanford Gum Service Award, presented by the California Internship and Work Experience Association, or CIWEA, recognizes outstanding professionals who have been in the internship and work experience field for 20 years or more and are recognized mentors and contributors in the field.

Jenkins has been the full-time CWEE director for Mendocino College since 2005, and has coordinated the college’s Human Services Programs since 1999.

Since 1996 Professor Jenkins has been the field placement seminar and practicum (internship) instructor for both the Human Services and Alcohol & Other Drug Studies Programs at Mendocino College.

Professor Jenkins also organized the first ever northern California CWEE coordinators association beginning in 2005 and served on the Chancellor’s State-Wide Advisory Committee for Work-Based Learning and Employment Services for six years.

Jenkins also served on the CIWEA Board of Directors for six years in multiple capacities, including mentoring coordinator, conference chair, president, and past president.

He has also presented at multiple CIWEA professional development conferences providing important updates from the Chancellor’s Office on legislation, regulations, and best practices.

CWEE colleagues around the state use the words “expert,” “remarkable,” “mentor,” “representative,” “amazing” and “knowledgeable” to name a few when describing Professor Jenkins.

Kathleen Clark, internship program director at Monterey Peninsula College said it best: “You have been an amazing colleague from the first time we met. I truly appreciate what you have done for me in the field of work-based learning.”