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LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – On May 10 at the age of 62 the most amazing man and loving husband, father, grandfather and friend passed away surrounded by his family.
He was born in St. Louis, Missouri, and became a resident of Lake County in 1959.
Dennis graduated from Lower Lake High School in 1971, he returned to Lake County after graduating Chico State.
As a person who loved the written word, Dennis found his calling working at the Redbud Library for the past 17 years.
Dennis is survived by the light of his life, best friend and wife, Denise; his daughters, Rebecca, Jennifer and Kathrine; son-in-law, Rick; and grandkids, Caitlin, Connor and Stephanie.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Redbud Library, 14785 Burns Valley Road, Clearlake, CA 95422, telephone 707-994-5115.
Friends are warmly invited to attend a visitation on Friday, May 13, from 3 to 7 p.m. at Jones & Lewis Clear Lake Memorial Chapel, 16140 Main St., Lower Lake.
A celebration of life will be held at Clear Lake State Park in Kelseyville by the visitor center on Sunday, May 15, beginning at 2 p.m. This will be a potluck celebration so please bring your favorite dish to share in honor, and memory, of Dennis.
Arrangements under the care of Jones & Lewis Clear Lake Memorial Chapel. Please share your loving memories of Dennis by signing his online guestbook at www.jonesandlewis.com and www.legacy.com .
LAKEPORT, Calif. – Born June 3, 1937, in San Francisco, James (Jimmy) Frank Summers died Sunday, May 8, 2016, in Lakeport at the age of 78, a week after undergoing surgery for cancer of his right lung.
Shortly after leaving the city and arriving in Lakeport, at first to support his family's business, Jim became very active in banking and real estate, acting as manager, vice president and president for many local banks.
He eventually started his own mortgage brokerage from where he retired his suit and tie over a decade ago to pursue other interests closer to home.
Jimmy took great care in tending his home, his family and friends, not to mention taking a very active role in tending to this community. As a longtime member of Rotary and Chamber of Commerce, in his later years he was very proud to serve as chairman of the board for Sutter Lakeside Hospital.
Jim simply had a knack for business and people; he loved to make a deal and did so with integrity, through and through.
So many will miss his agreeable smile, shaking hands over coffee, over the sale of yet another one of his beloved cars or over loan papers putting them in their first home but may we all live more fully because of his touch upon our lives, showing us all better how to serve our families and community.
Neither his wife of 17 years, Janice Lee Summers, nor either of his children, Darlene Anne Cox or John Frank Summers, expected the news of his death so suddenly. "He really lived until he died," his family agrees.
In addition to his wife and children he will be missed and survived by his grandchildren, Courteney, Jordan and Taylor Cox; and his stepchildren, Misha and Michael Cutburth.
Join us in honoring Jim's life and death by attending his viewing Sunday, May 15, from 2 to 4 p.m. with funeral services beginning at 11 a.m. Monday, May 16, both at Chapel of the Lakes, 1625 N. High St. in Lakeport.
Please come share your stories and love for our kind-hearted Jimmy at the reception to follow at the Havrilla's private residence located at 1620 Scotts Valley Road, Lakeport.
For further information contact Chapel of the Lakes at 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611, or visit www.chapelofthelakes.com .
UKIAH, Calif. – Mendo Lake Credit Union recently celebrated its 57th annual meeting for MLCU members.
Highlights of MLCU’s accomplishments from 2015 were outlined by Board of Directors Chairman Robert Scott, President/CEO Richard Cooper, Supervisory Committee Chairperson Ginger Kite and Marketing and Community Outreach Director Jamey Gill.
“We are extremely grateful to our members for your continued support,” Scott said.
With his two-year term as chair of the board reaching its conclusion, Scott emphasized his gratitude for the individuals involved in providing credit union’s services and outreach to the community.
“I would like to express my sincere appreciation to all the MLCU volunteers and staff for their combined efforts. Most importantly, my thanks go out to our membership for your enthusiastic support – for without you, none of this would be possible!” Scott said.
Scott also noted that MLCU was honored by Credit Union Times with the 2016 Trailblazer Award for Outstanding Service to the Underserved.
Cooper reported that the credit union’s assets increased from $188 million to $216 million last year, with membership growing to 28,000.
Cooper also noted, “MLCU originated over $65 million in new consumer and real estate loans during the year.”
Both Cooper and Scott remarked on the willingness and dedication of MLCU to assist the community. Last year saw devastating wildfires destroy hundreds of homes and businesses in southern Lake County.
MLCU was there to help members with loan extensions and offered hundreds of hours of volunteer time, as well as assistance coordinating distribution of aid funds from a variety of sources to fire survivors, in partnership with North Coast Opportunities.
Continuing its tradition of supporting the community, MLCU invested more than $85,000 in more than 100 Mendocino and Lake County nonprofits and service organizations.
MLCU staff contributed 600-plus volunteer hours at local events. The credit union also administers the Arlene Colombini Scholarship college scholarship, and staff conducts financial literacy programs aimed at all ages.
Kite reported that the 2015 independent audit confirmed MLCU’s financial statements to accurately represent the financial condition of the credit union.
Gill concluded the meeting with a short video presentation highlighting fire relief efforts, and thanking North Coast Opportunities for their continued partnership.
Cooper stated, “We are thankful to the National Credit Union Foundation as well as the Fire Family Foundation (a division of Firefighters First Credit Union) for their contributions to the relief efforts.”
MLCU’s acknowledges the work of its Board of Directors which includes Scott, Vice Chairman Monte Hill, Treasurer/Secretary Arlene Colombini, and Directors John Burke, Larry Myers, Madelin Holtkamp, Cameron Reeves, Dale Simpson, Carolyn Welch and Director Emeritus Jack Daniels.
The supervisory committee was also recognized for its service. Members include Kite and members Leslie Banta, Tami Bartolomei, John Kuhry and Dennis Rollins.
Mendo Lake Credit Union is a member-owned financial cooperative and has been serving members’ financial needs since 1959 – with branches located in Lakeport, Clearlake, Fort Bragg and Ukiah.
For more information, contact Jamey Gill, director of Marketing and Community Outreach, at
Lucerne, Calif -- The first graduating class from the first four year univeristy in Lake County, California. Marymount California University students don traditional academic regalia to mark the historic occaion. Live stream begins at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday May 11, 2016.
CLEARLAKE, Calif. – Clearlake Animal Control has six dogs – big and small – ready for new homes this week.
The dogs available to new homes include mixes of Belgian Malinois, bull terrier, Chihuahua, coonhound, Labrador Retriever, Pomeranian, Rottweiler and shepherd.
To meet the animals, contact Marcia Taylor, the animal control outreach technician, at 707-994-8201, Extension 103, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Thursday, or contact Animal Control Officer Jenna Tuller at Extension 115 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. those same days.
Also follow Clearlake Animal Control on Facebook for the latest updates.
Below are this week's available dogs.
'Apple Jack'
“Apple Jack” is a 2-year-old Pomeranian and Chihuahua mix.
Shelter staff said he needs a new start after having been found in a dumpster.
He is happy and loving, enjoys sitting in your lap, going for a walk and just being your best friend.
'Howdy'
“Howdy” is a male Belgian Malinois mix, estimated to be about 8 months old.
Shelter staff said he likes to play, go for walks or jogging, and is full of happy energy.
He likes people and will make a wonderful family dog, shelter staff said.
'Kiszie'
“Kiszie” is a female coonhound and bull terrier mix who is estimated to be a year and a half old.
Shelter staff said she is microchipped, loves to play and is well mannered. She has the biggest smile.
'Pumpkin'
“Pumpkin” is a 3-year-old male Chihuahua.
He's a happy guy with a great big smile that just needs a new best friend.
Shelter staff said he is “wonderful.”
'Walter'
“Walter” is a young male yellow Labrador Retriever and shepherd mix.
Shelter staff said he is a very loving boy.
They said he will make a wonderful family addition or be a best friend for someone, whether you are going for a walk, jogging and just for a drive.
'Wilbur'
“Wilbur” is a 2-year-old bluetick coonhound and Labrador Retriever mix.
He's a big bundle of love that needs his own family, according to shelter staff.
Wilbur loves to go for walks, is good with other dogs and is very mellow.
Email Elizabeth Larson at
CLEARLAKE, Calif. – Volunteers are continuing to make progress on the city of Clearlake’s Visitor Center/Chamber of Commerce building.
The city-owned property is located at 14295 Lakeshore Drive, next to Highlands Park.
The windows have been uncovered, a new front door has been installed and forms have been set for the concrete work.
Interior and exterior wall work has been put out to bid with a closing date of May 19, 2016.
The committee supporting the work is looking for volunteers to help with interior projects.
People with basic construction know-how are needed for hanging light fixtures, cabinetry work and wood flooring work, along with experienced tile workers and painters.
To volunteer contact Jim Scholz at 707-994-1545.