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UKIAH, Calif. – On Thursday, May 12, Mendocino College in Ukiah opened its campus to 150 high school students from Lake and Mendocino high schools for the Hospitality & Business Career Summit.
The goal was to expose students to a variety of careers and post-secondary opportunities.
Upon check-in, students received a college backpack along with supplies for the day before embarking on their daylong journey.
College President Arturo Reyes and Interim Dean Steve Hixenbaugh addressed the group and reinforced the message that it is never too late to strive for academic success.
With college student ambassadors at the helm, students rotated through a series of sessions where they participated in workshops on hospitality, tourism, culinary, business and finance.
Presenters included industry professionals as well as instructors.
Tourism was hosted by Erica Tyner of Greater Ukiah Chamber of Commerce and Gracia Brown of Visit Mendocino.
Culinary was lead by Matt Dunkin of Slam Dunk Pizza, Julia Siderakis of Ukiah Garden Café, and Ashlin Garbocci of Maple Café.
Guiding the hospitality sessions was Steve Brutocao of Brutocao Cellars, Jitu Ishwar of Travelodge and Patrick Streight of Coyote Valley Casino.
Sid Harper of Savings Bank and Dan Buffalo of the city of Lakeport conducted the finance sessions and the world of business was directed by Steve O’Mara of West Company, Chelsea Hendershot and Keli Anthis who serve as deputy sector navigators for the state of California.
Along the way students were provided mini tours of the campus, focusing on key elements such as the library, counseling office and most importantly Schat’s Bakery.
Lunch time activities included participation in a career fair, lunch by Maple Café and a raffle of prizes including college spirit items, travel drives and Kindle Fire tablet.
The summit was supported by the Career Pathway Trust Grant, Doing What Matters, Mendocino College, Mendocino County Office of Education and the Lake County Office of Education Career & College Readiness Department.
UPPER LAKE, Calif. – The renowned Nashville-based dobro player Rob Ickes and the rising young country music star Trey Hensley will perform in a bonus “Concert with Conversation” at the Tallman Hotel on Friday, May 20.
The show will start at 7:30 p.m. at the hotel, located at 9550 Main St. in Upper Lake.
Tickets are priced at $25 plus tax per person and may be purchased by calling the Tallman Hotel at 707-275-2244, Extension 0, or visiting www.eventbrite.com .
CLEARLAKE OAKS, Calif. – More than 1,000 people came from around California and across the United States to participate in this weekend's annual Catfish Derby.
The Clearlake Oaks-Glenhaven Business Association hosted the derby from Friday through Sunday.
The event is billed as the largest catfish tournament west of the Mississippi.
“We had a total of 871 adults and 164 kid entries, another record turnout,” said Dennis Locke, a member of the business association and an event organizer.
Locke said 65 percent of the contestants were from outside Lake County, with visitors from all over California, Georgia, Oklahoma, Arizona, Nevada, Hawaii, Oregon and Washington.
Those entrants were seeking to win part of the $10,000 in cash and prizes the association offered to top finishers this year.
Jerry Allen of Elk Grove won the adult division with a fish weighing 24.65 pounds, caught Saturday morning, Locke said. Allen's first place prize was a check for $4,000.
This year, the derby's children's entries were divided into two divisions, one for ages up to 10 years and one for ages 11 to 15, Locke said.
Michael Monteiro of Hidden Valley Lake won the division for children up to age 10 with a fish weighing 19.19 pounds, caught Sunday morning. Locke said Michael's brother Kody had been leading the division before that with a 19.09-pound fish.
Parker Kenner of Lakeport won the 11 to 15 year old division with a fish weighing 22.46 pounds, Locke said. Parker caught his winning fish on Sunday morning.
Each of the winners in the two children's divisions received $100, organizers reported.
Fishing conditions were generally pretty good during the weekend, but windy conditions from late Friday through Saturday kept many anglers off the water or sheltered for part of the derby, according to Locke.
“The fish count was down slightly this year,” Locke added.
Event organizers reported that there were 363 entries from Lake County, and 672 entries from outside of the county.
Of the 178 fish caught over the three-day tournament, all but 39 were released, according to organizers.
To make the event successful once more, more than 60 volunteers led by derby Chair Gail Jonas worked close to 700 hours during the tournament, Locke said.
The catfish derby is the major fundraiser for the Clearlake Oaks-Glenhaven Business Association, with all proceeds given back to the community in the form of donations, scholarships, grants and funding for the July 4th Maxine Sherman Memorial Annual Fireworks display.
For more information about the organization visit http://www.clearlakeoaks.org .
Full results are published below.
Adult division
1. Jerry Allen, Elk Grove, 24.65 pounds.
2. Dave Ross, Clearlake, 24.02 pounds.
3. Gene Retzloff, Lucerne, 23.02 pounds.
4. Kelly Bigelow, Clearlake, 23.01 pounds.
5. Michael Keesee, Kelseyville, 22.85 pounds.
6. James Brooks Jr., Olivehurst, 22.66 pounds.
7. Robert Curtis, Marysville, 22.37 pounds.
8. Ryan Seaman, Visalia, 22.06 pounds.
9. Gerald Medeiros Jr., Yuba City, 22.02 pounds.
10. Gabriel DeBaca, Santa Rosa, 22.0 pounds.
11. Jared Lane, Hood River, Ore., 21.89 pounds.
12. Michael Higman, Lincoln, 21.57 pounds.
13. Dustin Cravy, Auburn, 21.28 pounds.
14. Joquin Rodriguez, San Pablo, 21.01 pounds.
15. Ashley Bixler, Lakeport, 20.70 pounds.
16. Richard Pokorny, Lakeport, 20.68 pounds.
17. Michael Reed, Taylorsville, 20.63 pounds.
18. Yee Vang, Stockton, 20.63 pounds.
19. Tom Wyatt, Pleasanton, 20.55 pounds.
20. Randal Dickinson, Nice, 20.54 pounds.
Children – Up to 10 years of age
1. Michael Monteiro, Hidden Valley Lake, 19.19 pounds.
2. Kody Monteiro, Hidden Valley Lake, 19.09 pounds.
3. Matthew Barney, Clearlake, 18.50 pounds.
4. Brice Cannady, Clearlake Oaks, 18.34 pounds.
5. Bradley Hansen, Hidden Valley Lake, 18.30 pounds.
Children – 11 to 15 years of age
1. Parker Kenner, Lakeport, 22.46 pounds.
2. Adrian John, Clearlake Oaks, 20.86 pounds.
3. Mia Provance, Sacramento, 17.08 pounds.
4. Jason Gentle, Kelseyville, 16.63 pounds.
5. Pierce Linville, Winters, 15.0 pounds.
COBB, Calif. – A 3.2-magnitude earthquake was reported late Sunday in the Cobb area.
The occurred at 11:26 p.m. Sunday, according to the US Geological Survey.
The quake was centered one mile west of Cobb, 2.5 miles north of The Geysers geothermal steamfield and 11 miles southwest of Clearlake at a depth of two tenths of a mile, the survey reported.
As of 12:30 a.m. Monday, only one shake report from the Kelseyville area had been submitted to the US Geological Survey.
A 3.8-magnitude quake was reported near The Geysers on May 11, as Lake County News has reported.
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LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – This week Lake County Animal Care and Control has seven adult cats ready and waiting for homes.
The cats include one male and six females.
In addition to spaying or neutering, cats that are adopted from Lake County Animal Care and Control are microchipped before being released to their new owner. License fees do not apply to residents of the cities of Lakeport or Clearlake.
If you're looking for a new companion, visit the shelter. There are many great pets there, hoping you'll choose them.
In addition to the animals featured here, all adoptable animals in Lake County can be seen here: http://bit.ly/Z6xHMb .
The following cats at the Lake County Animal Care and Control shelter have been cleared for adoption (other cats pictured on the animal control Web site that are not listed here are still “on hold”).
Male domestic long hair
This male domestic long hair has a buff-colored coat.
He's in cat room kennel No. 11, ID No. 4877.
'Misty'
“Misty” is an adult female domestic short hair mix with a gray and white coat.
She's in cat room kennel No. 32, ID No. 4727.
Female gray tabby
This female gray tabby cat has a short coat.
Shelter staff said she is adorable and very sweet, and already is spayed so her adoption fees will be lower.
She's in cat room kennel No. 60, ID No. 4881.
'Little Bit'
“Little Bit” is a female domestic short hair cat with a shiny, all-black coat that makes her look like a tiny panther.
She is in cat room kennel No. 62, ID No. 4886.
'Mom'
“Mom” is a female domestic short hair mix with a gray tabby coat.
She's in cat room kennel No. 114, ID No. 4823.
'Cricket'
“Cricket” is a female domestic short hair mix with a gray tabby coat.
Shelter staff said Cricket is super sweet and playful. She already is spayed so her adoption fee will be lower.
She's in cat room kennel No. 134, ID No. 4790.
Female domestic short hair
This female domestic short hair mix has a very colorful calico coat.
She's in cat room kennel No. 142, ID No. 4760.
Adoptable cats also can be seen at http://www.co.lake.ca.us/Government/Directory/Animal_Care_And_Control/Adopt/Cats_and_Kittens.htm or at www.petfinder.com .
To fill out an adoption application online visit http://www.co.lake.ca.us/Government/Directory/Animal_Care_And_Control/Adopt/Dog___Cat_Adoption_Application.htm .
Lake County Animal Care and Control is located at 4949 Helbush in Lakeport, next to the Hill Road Correctional Facility.
Office hours are Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday. The shelter is open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday and on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Visit the shelter online at http://www.co.lake.ca.us/Government/Directory/Animal_Care_And_Control.htm .
For more information call Lake County Animal Care and Control at 707-263-0278.
Email Elizabeth Larson at
Here's a fine poem about the fleshy pleasures of adolescence by Ginger Murchison, from her book a scrap of linen, a bone from Press 53. Murchison lives in Florida.
River
Late afternoons, we'd tuck up our hems
under Minisa Bridge, scrape our white knees
on scrub brush and drowned trees to slide
down the dirt bank past milk-weed
gone to seed, cattails and trash to sit on stones
at the edge of the river and giggle and smoke,
waiting to wolf-whistle North High's rowing team.
In the shadows where the milk-chocolate river
unfolded, ooze between our toes, we'd strip,
risk long-legged insects, leeches and mothers
for the silt slick on our thighs, the air thick
with the smell of honeysuckle, mud—the rest
of the day somewhere downstream. We didn't
know why, but none of us wanted
to go home to polite kitchens and mothers
patiently waiting for what happened next,
the way women have always waited for hunter husbands,
kept vigils and prayed at the entrance of mines.
American Life in Poetry is made possible by The Poetry Foundation ( www.poetryfoundation.org ), publisher of Poetry magazine. It is also supported by the Department of English at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. They do not accept unsolicited submissions. Poem copyright ©2016 by Ginger Murchison, “River,” from a scrap of linen, a bone, (Press 53, 2016). Poem reprinted by permission of Ginger Murchison and the publisher. Introduction copyright © 2016 by The Poetry Foundation. The introduction's author, Ted Kooser, served as United States Poet Laureate Consultant in Poetry to the Library of Congress from 2004-2006.