GREENVILLE — Cancer Association of Darke County (CADC) teamed with the Annie Oakley Golf Committee to hold the annual Annie Oakley Golf Tournament on July 22.
It was held at Turtle Creek with 88 golfers participating. A banquet (with delicious food) was held after the event for the golfers and guests with Catering by Michael (Mike James).
Tee Signs were purchased from businesses and individuals, Garden of Memories signs were purchased to honor loved ones who had passed, and cash donations were also provided.
The event raised $20,000 and all proceeds were donated to Cancer Association of Darke County. The monies will be used to assist Darke County cancer patients.
Yearly business supporters are: GNB Banking Centers, Park National Bank, Greenville Federal, Hittle Buick-GMC, Dave Knapp Ford, Troutwine Auto Sales.
Premier Health and American Legion Post 140 sponsored lunch and golf skill prizes donations were donated by Turtle Creek. Brethren Retirement Community (Shannie Denney) printed the programs.
Those serving on the Annie Oakley Golf Committee were: Scott and Lisa Frens, Tom and Melody Bernhard, Jack and Kay Sloat, Larry Ullery and Gloria Martin, Mike Woods and from the Cancer Association – Trudy Eastland and Christine Lynn.
Shannon Berry at Turtle Creek assisted with the results and acknowledgments.
The association would like to thank members of the committee, all golfers and many sponsors and helpers who helped to make the event possible.
Tee Sign Sponsors are: Advanced Eye Care, American Legion Post 140, The Andersons Marathon Holdings, LLC, Barga Heating, Beach Break – Scott Martin, Best Insurance Settlement, Bolyard Heating, Law Office of Randall Breaden, Bruns Animal Clinic, Jim Buchy, Carts and Parts, Coffee Pot, Comprehensive Health, Cox Insurance, Darke County Foundation, Darke Elks Benevolence Group, Diane Evans, Divinity Spa and Salon, Don’s Body Shop, Double M Diner, Doug Shields Investments, Drees Dairy Barn, Drew Ag Trucking, Easery and Associates, Eb Fuel Stop, Edward Jones, Eikenberry’s IGA, Fairway Public Adjustors, Falcon Packaging, Family Health, Financial Achievement Services, Flory Landscaping, Fry & Co., GNB Banking Centers, Greenville Elks Lodge #1139, Greenville Federal, Greenville Masonic Lodge 143, Greenville Rotary, Grilliot Alignment, Hanes Law Group, Hansbarger Home Solutions, Howard Hanna Real Estate, Ignaffo Roofing, Jafe Decorating, Kent and Lynn James, Jim Gable Insurance Agency, Jim’s Root Beer/Miami Valley Vending, Johnston Chiropractic Clinic, Lasting Legacy Memorials, Leis Realty, Ray and Bettye Laughlin, Marchal & Marchal LTD, Terry and Jane May, McBo’s, McMiller’s Carry Out, Medicine and More, Midwest Auctioneers, Montage Café, Rodney Oda, Park National Bank, Rudnick, Hosek & Pendl Ltd., Royer Lawn Care and Landscaping, Sharp’s Tavern, Shields Investments, Spirit Medical Transport, Marv and Millie Stammen, Mike Stegall, Sure Shot Tap House, Teaford Pizza and Subs, Tolly’s Gastro Pub, Treaty City Motorcycle Club, Treaty City Industries, Treaty City Repair, Tribute Funeral Home, Dr. David Trimble, Turtle Creek Golf Course, Wayne HealthCare, Walker Construction, Drywall Division, Wayne Builders, Wieland Jewelers, Western Ohio Dental Medicine, Williamson Insurance LLC, Winner’s Meat Farm, and Zechar Bailey Funeral Home.
Garden of Memories included: Angie, Tina, Lucreda and Buddy In memory of Cheryl Bowling McGhee; Joyce Bernhard In memory of Fred Bernhard; Tom and Melodie Bernhard In memory of Melissa Bernhard; Bob Burkhardt In memory of Cathy Burkhardt; Ed and Kay Curry in memory of Richard Longfellow, Robert Longfellow Jr., and Joyce and Jane Sanderson and Carolyn Curry; Mark and Gretchen Davis In memory of Nils and Collette Eikenberry; Trudy Eastland In memory of Eric Stephan; Ted Finnarn In memory of Janis Finnarn Wells; Greenville Door In memory of Mike Cole;Steve and Eileen Litchfield In memory of Rusty Litchfield; Gary Lloyd In memory of Anne Lloyd; Scott Martin In memory of Denny Martin; Christine Lynn In memory of Jim Yount and David Lynn; George and Kathy O’Dell In memory of Nancy Dill; Ed Rismiller In memory of Dale and Wanda Rismiller; Dan & Marty Schipfer In memory of Pennie Ullery;Jack and Kay Sloat In memory of Stacy Mortensen; John & Ginger Warner In memory of Jane Warner; Mike and Pam Woods In memory of Sandi Wood, Chet and Earline Martin, David and Ruth Seifert; and David and Terri Watts In memory of Fran Watts.
Cash donations were received from Darke County Foundation, Dale and Wanda Rismiller, Dan and Marty Schipfer, Ray and Bettye Laughlin, Rotary Club of Greenville, Dave Knapp Ford, Hittle Buick GMC, and Troutwine Auto.
The Annie Oakley Golf Tournament and Cancer Association Board of Directors and the other volunteers who helped out in any way in preparation for the tournament. Much gratitude goes to Turtle Creek Golf.
Last, but certainly not least, a BIG thank you to all the golfers who “took a swing at cancer” by participating in the event.
