Thanks to all of those who donated, volunteered and participated at the Acme Foundation’s “13th Anniversary Celebration of Caring” which took place at Rob Roy Golf Club on Sept. 18.

Special thanks to Rob Roy’s Sue McDonald for helping organize and coordinate the event, and to the Rob Roy staff who prepared and served a delicious champagne lunch.

In addition, thanks to John Zimmerman who always provides enjoyable music for attendees to sing or hum along to; to Paul Woycheshin for auctioneering and being the humorous emcee; and to both longtime friends of The Acme Foundation, Jan and Paul Woycheshin of J and P Video Productions for their professional photography of the event; to Ann Aldridge of Berkeley for obtaining most of the almost 100 live auction and raffle items from across the United States; and also to the volunteers from Clearlake Veterinary Clinic – Yvonne Scott, Kristin Wescott and Bridgette Fitzgerald as well as volunteers Christine Lynch, Lilo Hansen and Dorothy Aldridge.

Generous auction and raffle items that were donated by Lake County merchants and individuals included Soper-Reese Theatre, Carlton Time, Clearlake Performing Arts, Eyes of The Wild, Gregory Graham Wines, Harbin Hot Springs, Langtry Estate Winery, Hardester's Markets, Clearlake Veterinary Clinic, Rob Roy Golf Club, Kathee Toy CMT, Star Gardens, David Neft, Andrea Siebert, Rose Decker, Grinders Steep, Robinson Rancheria, Sheila O’Hara and Jacque Spiker.

One hundred percent of the net proceeds will provide funds for the foundation to continue giving out grants to low income seniors and disabled individuals with seriously ill cats and dogs.

The Acme Foundation’s Website is www.acmefoundation.org.

Pat and Jon Meyer are the founders of the Acme Foundation. They lives in Cobb, Calif.