Annie Oakley Golf Tournament collects $18,500

Results are in from the 32nd Annual Annie Oakley Golf Tournament held July 22, 2013 at the Turtle Creek Golf Course. 116 golfers teed off in the annual event. When the last golfer finished the course, the Reichard Funeral Home team claimed winner in the low gross score division. The winning team consisted of Russ Reichard, Russ Reichard, Jr., Scott Bowman and Jim Greendyke,

First place in the low net score division was a team called The Geezers, who consisted of Ray Lear, Gene Williams , Jack Unland and Dick Hole.

The annual tournament banquet was held in the Turtle Creek Golf Course dining room where 165 golfers and their guests were served dinner and special golf prizes were awarded.

Jim Buchy emceed the program and the highlight of the evening was the special guest, Lisa Overholser, a local cancer survivor who shared her highly inspirational story with those in attendance for the tournament banquet. Lisa’s story was sincerely given and very moving. She also expressed her appreciation of the help and support she has received from the local Cancer Association.

Ed Curry, chairman on the committee stated that the goal of the tournament is two-fold: To raise money for the Cancer Association and also to raise awareness of the association and their services to Darke County cancer patients.

$ 18,500 in proceeds from the Annie Oakley Golf Tournament was presented to the local and independent Cancer Association of Darke County. The Cancer Association gives various types of aid to Darke County residents with a diagnosis of cancer. These benefits include medication reimbursement, nutritional supplements, medical supplies and transportation reimbursement and other helps as well.

Any Darke County resident who has cancer is encouraged to call the office and speak with the director, Christine Lynn. Feel free to leave a message if the line is busy. The office number is 937-548-9960.