The Lake County Democratic Party would like to thank everyone who helped make our 17th annual Democratic Legislators Barbecue fundraiser a wonderful success.

Our event this year honored the lifetime career and contributions of Sen. Pat Wiggins. Lake County is a better place, thanks to the Senator's tireless leadership.

We are grateful that our Democratic legislative representatives – Congressman Mike Thompson, Assemblyman Wes Chesbro and Assemblywoman Noreen Evans – were able to attend.

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

The Saw Shop, Girlfriends Salon, Backyard Garden Oasis,the Edgewater Resort, Bikram Yoga, Happy Garden Restaurant, Lakeport English Inn, Watershed Books, Butterfly Skin Essentials, the Main Street Bar & Grill and David Engle Hair Designs supported us by donating to the silent auction. Their contributions are invaluable.

Support from our labor sponsors, the Classified School Employees Association, North Bay; the California Teachers Association; North Bay Labor Council; Operating Engineers Local 3 Unit 10, IBEW Local 551, SEIU Local 1021, Sonoma, Mendocino, Lake Building and Trades Council, and

United Association of Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 38, is gratefully appreciated.

Special thanks go to Assemblyman Wes Chesbro and Assemblywoman Noreen Evans for their generous contributions, as well as local sponsors, Audrey Perry and Wendy White.

Thanks to Clearlake City Council candidate Joey Luiz for leading the ceremonies.

Local musicians, Sarah and David Ryan, the Blue Moon Duet, 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 of the Democratic Party of Lake County.

Luisa Acosta and Evan Willig provided the excellent meal. Celesta and Norm Deter once again organized and mounted a beautiful silent auction.

Mark Wickhamshire, chair of the Stonewall Democratic club, and Stonewall members, and Carol Bettencourt, chair of the Lake County Democratic Club and the members of that club, were all tireless in giving their support.

Lakeport City Councilwoman Suzanne Lyons, Lakeport City Council candidate George Spurr, Clearlake City Council candidate Jeri Spittler, Lake County District Attorney candidate Doug Rhoades, Lake County Democratic party members James Evans, Laurel Groshong, Paula Mune, Wanda Quitiquit, Jennifer Popovich, Shirley Howland, Jack Troyer, 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 for the Lake County Democratic Party's annual Democratic Legislators Barbecue fundraiser.