The Upper Lake High School Boosters Club would like to thank the people of Lake County who made our fifth annual Lights of Love fundraiser a successful evening.

Although we will have to continue working towards establishing stadium lights for several more years this year’s event has helped us get a third of the way to our goal!

Thank you to our many contributors to our silent auction and poker run They deserve the respect and financial support of our community: LakeCoNews.com, the Record-Bee, Featherbed Railroad, Running Creek Casino, Robinson Rancheria Resort and Casino, Konocti Vista Resort and Casino, Twin Pine Casino, Park Place, Sons of Italy, Lakeport Grocery Outlet, The Woodpecker, Judy’s Junction Restaurant, Pivniska Trucking, Bob and Leslie Rumfelt, Kris Jones, Debi Freeland, Hong Kong Restaurant, Lakeport Lion’s Club, Bill Binns, Sierra Nevada Ale, Lucerne Pharmacy and Alpine Cafe, Hillside Honda, Pet Acres, Sharon Coburn, Seely’s Farm Stand, Campos Casuals, Lakeside Family Fun Center, Napa Auto Parts, Quail Run Fitness Center, Lake Builder’s Supply, John Tomkins, Evan’s German Motors, Rylie Yates, Village Auto Detailing, Langtry Vineyards, Snows Lake Vineyards, Steven Dilley, Red Lava Winery, Ceago Winery, Bullion Creek Vineyards, One Stop Party Shop, Lakeview Supermarket and Deli, DBI Distributing, ULHS Booster’s Club, Joanne Breton, Gretchen McDonald, Rose and Company, Treasure Cove Pizza, Joe Fernandez, Hi-Way Grocery, the Gilmore Family and Northshore Dental Labs.

I’d like to further express gratitude and a very special thank you to Ron and Patty Raetz, Angie Sarandi and Corrin Johns, Stacy Sarandi and her son Garrett Schofield, Katherine Perry, Gilbert Maestas, ULHS community service students, Elizabeth Martinez, Kathleen and Jim Hankins, Bob Hesterberg and Tonja Dailey, Rich Swaney, Jaliece Simons and Jose Luis Alfaro for the countless hours of preparation, cooking and cleanup.

Finally to our community for their commitment to the ULHS Booster’s Club and the students at Upper Lake High School!

Ana Santana is president for the Upper Lake High School Booster Club, based in Upper Lake, Calif.