“It takes a village to raise a child.” Our local community truly exemplifies this proverb.

The Clear Lake High School 2016 Sober Graduation Committee is grateful to all who contributed to a safe and fun event for our town’s graduates.

The list of helpers and supporters is impressive! From the many family members who played a role to the many businesses and organizations who contributed goods or monies, all helped to execute a successful celebration.

Try as we might to recognize thank each and every supporter, we may inadvertently omit a name; please know you are appreciated:

Lakeport Volunteer Fire Department, Country Air Properties, Lakeport Christian Center, Dr. Keith Long, Lake Parts and Napa Auto, Dr. Vartabedian, Calpine Corp., Renee’s Café, Lola Helms, In and Out Burger of Irvine, Disney Boating, Cinema 5 Movie Theater, Every 15 Minutes, the Scott family, Dr. Brian Gray, Flowers by Jackie, Deschamps Automotive, Village Detail, Konocti Vista Casino, Sonoma Raceway, Clearlake Grocery Outlet, Quail Run, Round Table Pizza, Chalerm Thai Bistro, Jimmy’s Deli, Clear Lake Rodeo Association, Nanette Dutcher, the Falkenberg family, the Stahl family, Chapel of the Lakes, Dr. David Browning, Interior/Exterior Wood Products – Tony and Geri Velasquez, Clearlake Redi-Mix, Scandia, Cobb Mountain Texaco, Redwood Empire Ice Operation, Lakeport Lions, Northlake Pharmacy, Tutti Frutti Lakeport, Richardson family, Guy Strohmeier's Auto Center, and all the amazing parents on the sober grad committee.

Thank you for being our “village.”

Peggy Alexander is a member of the Sober Grad Committee for Clear Lake High School's Class of 2016 in Lakeport, Calif.