The Lake County Democratic Central Committee would like to thank everyone who helped make our annual Democratic Legislator’s Barbecue fundraiser a wonderful success.

The community support is always appreciated and this year our thanks go to Shannon Ridge, Shedhorn, Steele and Tulip Hill Wineries.

The Saw Shop, Lakeport English Inn, Watershed Books, Funtopia, Butterfly Skin Essentials and David Engle Hair Designs supported us by donating to the silent auction. Their contributions are invaluable.

We extend grateful thanks to our labor sponsors, Classified School Employees Association, North Bay; the California Teachers Association; North Bay Labor Council; Operating Engineers Local 3 Unit 10, IBEW Local 551, Teamsters Local 624, Sonoma, Mendocino, Lake Building & Trades Council and United Association of Plumbers & Pipefitters Local 38.

Special thanks go to Congressman Mike Thompson, Sen. Patricia Wiggins, Assemblyman Wes Chesbro and Board of Equalization Chair Ms. Betty Yee for their generous contributions.

We were pleased to host our attending speakers, Sen. Wiggins, Assemblyman Chesbro, Assembly member Noreen Evans, Assembly Majority Leader Alberto Torrico and California Democratic Party Chair, Sen. John Burton.

We thank Lakeport City Councilwoman Suzanne Lyons for leading the ceremonies.

Local musicians, the Sulfertones, brightened the day by lending their special talents to the day’s activities and we are grateful to them for providing entertainment for our guests.

The barbecue could not have happened without the hard work of the members.

Johnnie Hathcock and Evan Willig provided the excellent meal.

Thanks to Celesta and Norm Deter, who once again organized and mounted a beautiful silent auction; Harold Riley, chair of the Stonewall Democratic Club, and Stonewall members; and Sunol Westergen, chair of the Lake County Democratic Club and the members of that club who were all tireless in giving their support.

Clearlake City Council member Joyce Overton, James Evans, Laurel Groshong, Paula Mune, Wanda Quitiquit, Jennifer Popovich, Shirley Howland, Theresa Thurmond, Mary Sanderson, Wendy White, and numerous others deserve our gratitude.

Melissa Swanson with the City of Clearlake was great to work with and we look forward to having the event at the Clearlake Senior Center again next year.

Thanks to everyone who attended and we look forward to seeing you at another successful event next year.

Becky Curry and Wanda Harris are co-chairs of the barbecue event for the Lake County Democrats.