Thanks to the tremendous support shown by the community at large, the Konocti Project, Inc’s Raffle Fundraiser – held at the annual Heron Festival – was an enormous success, raising $4,200 for the Mt. Konocti acquisition.

Congratulations to the raffle winners: Lyle LaFaver, Margo Walters, June Hughes, Linda Kelly, Pamela Held, Rebecca Dierssen, Diane Henderson and Bob Henig.

In particular, we wished to thank the following people, businesses and organizations who helped out with the raffle by donating prizes: Shannon Ridge Vineyards; Lake County Wine Studio; Lake County Winery Association; Lake County Winegrape Growers Commission; Lake County Public Services; Pete McGee; Herb Gura; Brad Barnwell; General Store at Clear Lake State Park; AirKayaks; Six Sigma; Ceago; Hidden Oaks Estates; Rosa de Oro; Gregory Graham; Tulip Hill; Moore Family Winery; Shed Horn Cellars; Brassfield Estates; Duisinberre; Wildhurst; Guenoc; Ployez; and Langtry.

Many thanks to all those who bought tickets or helped out with raffle sales, it was greatly appreciated. For more information on the Mt. Konocti Acquisition, visit www.PreserveKonocti.org.

Kevin Keeley is with the Konocti Project Inc.