The annual Ring Toss for the Darke County Cancer Association dedicated to Patty and Mark Cotter, cancer survivors, took place at the Dearwester ring toss oval at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. The ring toss oval is essentially the same configuration as the original game started one hundred four (104) years ago. 

The first two contestants were Patty and Mark Cotter. The competition was accompanied by a loud enthusiastic audience. It appeared that Patty, through deep and intense concentration, edged out her husband but it was a bit surprising based upon the professional looking glove used by Mark. 

A number of folks joined in the fun of ring toss. Some contributed a little and some a lot with a total contribution of $1045.00. Special recognition should be given to Gregory Peck Sound Service, Karl Dearwester-Ring Toss, Marks-Sirloin Steaks, Kevin Mabry-Jumbo Iced Tea and Grumpy’s for their donations. 

Simply as an afterthought, next year there will be advertising and fliers distributed to all the vendors because the vendors are the major source of contributions. 

THANKS FROM DARKE COUNTY!!!