THE 5TH   ANNUAL DAVID H. HORNE MEMORIAL HUNTERS FOR THE HUNGRY GOLF TOURNAMENT HELPS FEED THE HUNGRY

 

            The fifth annual David H. Horne Memorial Hunters for the Hungry Golf Tournament was held at London Downs Golf Course on October 4, 2006.  The event was held in memory of the founder and director of Hunters for the Hungry, David H. Horne.  This year's tournament was a huge success raising over $29,100.00.  Proceeds from the tournament will be used to process and distribute venison made available this season thus providing food for the needy all across Virginia.

            The tournament field was comprised of 31 teams who enjoyed the good food and fellowship on a beautiful fall afternoon.  Tournament play was followed by a meal, silent auction and awards ceremony.  There were numerous door prizes and fantastic live and silent auctions with items donated by local individuals and businesses.  Eddie and Cheryl Ragland and staff from Appomattox, VA catered a wonderful meal that was enjoyed by all.

            The tournament was a captain's choice format and winners were awarded trophies based upon the total number of teams and individual team scores. First and second place was awarded in each of the three flights. The winning foursome in the First Flight was David Jones, Mark Daniel, Tim Daniel, and Bryan Lewis with a score of 58.  Second place in the First Flight, with a score of 59, went to Jo Todd, Marie Winks, Brian Fedder, and Becky Hawkins. First place in the Second Flight with a score of 65 went to Phyllis Petty, Roy Petty, Billy Stewart, and Faye Stewart. Second place winners in the Second Flight, with a score of 65, were Jack Jennings, Irving Mathews, Bill Williams, and Jack Tanksley. First place in the Third Flight with a score of 69 were Gerald Boyd, Joey Layne, Scott Devening, and Hal Devening. And finally, second place in the Third Flight, with a score of 69, went to Matt Knox, John Heslep, Gary Arrington, and BryanYoung.  Individual prize winners were: Longest Drive Men - Ted Dodgion, Longest Drive Women - Debbie Reynolds, Closest to Pin #3 - Gary Tucker, Closest to Pin #6 - Roy Petty, Closest to Pin #11 - Walter Zyglocke, and Closest to Pin #16 - John Bond.

            According to Debbie Reynolds, speaking on behalf of the Hunters for the Hungry program, the event was a huge success.  She said, "We sincerely appreciate all those that made this tournament possible.  Our sponsors, prize donors, players, volunteers and the staff at London Downs all had a part in making this an outstanding event.  The money raised from the tournament will provide thousands of pounds of venison to the needy in Virginia.  Thanks to all for their kindness and overwhelming response in memory of David."  

            Hunters for the Hungry is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit feeding organization that has as its 2006 goal, the distribution of 350,000 pounds of venison.  This meat is donated by successful hunters and is made available to those in need around the state

Gary Arrington, Special Projects Coordinator for Hunters for the Hungry added, " We here at Hunters for the Hungry have been so richly blessed by all those who helped us with this event and thanks to the overwhelming support we received, many less fortunate will be blessed this year. Our sincerest thanks to each and every one that made the event another success. Because of their generosity, we can continue the mission and vision as we honor our dear friend David Horne." This year's event sponsors were as follows:

-     Event Sponsor - Georgia Pacific Corporation, Big Island, VA

-    Platinum level sponsors were: Carson & Norma Quarles and Quarles Family, Dave's Auto Service, Dibert Valve &

     Fitting Company, Inc., James River Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation, Amherst-Nelson Turkey Talkers

     Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation, Greater Richmond Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation,

     Laslie's Auto Body, and the Virginia State Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation.

-          Gold level sponsors were: Schrock's Slaughter House, United Eastern Virginia Hunting Dog Association, Greater Virginia Sports & Big Game Show, Franklin County Longbeards Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation, Forest Pursuits Marketing, and Anderson, Norman, and Parker Soil Consultants. 

-          Silver level sponsors were: Angler's Lane, Angler's Merit, Balzer & Associates, Inc., Big Island Volunteer Fire Department, Central Virginia Soil Consulting, Century 21 "ALL SERVICE"-Frankie Viar, Coleman-Adams Construction, Colonial Longbeards Chapter - NWTF, Dr. Mark Blanchette, D.D.S., M.S, Jerry Epps Landscaping Company, Foster Electric Co., Inc., Fredericksburg Area Chapter - NWTF, Ken & Jean Horne & family, N. B. Handy Company, Rick & Linda Layser - Valley View Farm, Robert E. Lee Chapter - NWTF, E.Y. Lovelace, III, D.D.S., Laura Newell-Furniss & family, E. Dean Nuckles Insurance Agency, Inc., P & S Sportsman's Club, Pounding Mill Quarry, Rappatomac Chapter - NWTF, Scott & Bond Real Estate & Insurance, Mountain Run Farm, Staunton River Strutters Chapter - NWTF, Southern Air Corporation, Twin Rivers Scratch & Strutters Chapter - NWFT, and Updike Funeral Home.

-          Bronze level sponsors were: Anne & Hugh Bond, Scott Bellenger - Edward Jones - Bedford, Bedford Outdoor Sportsman Association, Betty Brite Cleaners, Burton Creek Garage, Inc., Brooks Funeral Home, Central Virginia Chapter - NWTF, Candler Oil Company, CRI Digital Impressions, Crofton Duplicating Services, Catron's Tire Service, Century 21 "ALL SERVICE" - Al Sloss, Gary Crawford, DDS, Creative Memories - Betsy Weaver, Bert Dodson, Jr., Employee Benefits Services, FNB, First Citizens Bank, Forest Automotive, Golden West Foods, Glenn A. Trent, Inc., Gray Ghost Gobblers Chapter - NWTF, H&H Convenience Market & Restaurant, Heart of Virginia Branch - QDMA, Heritage Corporation, Innovative Realty, John S. Mosby Chapter - NWTF, Law Offices of Steven Grant, Mike & Ilene King, Lightnin's Convenience Market & Restaurant, L. S. Industries, Locust Grove Farm, Inc., Lyons Jewelers - Bedford, Lynchburg Livestock Market, Michael's Carpet World, Moncure's Frame Gallery, Nansemond Longspurs Chapter - NWTF, Outback Motorsports, Olde Virginia Turkey Calls, Owens Market, Perdue & Walker Electrical Contractors, Piedmont Chapter - NWTF, Piedmont Eye Center, Primland Resort, Radford & Wandrei, P. C., Reaves Timber of Virginia, Inc., Tupperware - A. J. Richards, Riley's Outdoor Sports, Inc., Roanoke Valley Chapter - NWTF, Rose Computers, Royal Chevrolet - Cadillac, Sage Wind Kennels, Sculptured Taxidermy, Inc, Allan Shrewsbury Construction, South Hill Longbeards Chapter - NWTF, State Farm Insurance - George N. Cooper, Jr., Staunton-Meherrin Chapter - NWTF,  Tharp Funeral Home, Tidewater Chapter - NWTF, Torsten - Petersen Chapter - NWTF, Virginia Wheelin Sportsmen - NWTF, W & W Novelty, Waynesboro/Augusta Chapter - NWTF, Woody Chevrolet - Lexington, Dr. George & Susan Wortley, Wray's Body Shop, and James Youngblood.

Prize donors were: AMF Bowling Center, Advance Auto-Fort Ave., Advance Auto - Timberlake, Advance Auto - Bedford, Donna & Helen Andrews, Applebee’s- Candlers Mtn. Rd., Applebee's - Bedford, Arthur’s Jewelry, Auto Zone - Timberlake, Bedford Country Club, Bedford Hardware, Bedford Restaurant, Bedford Social Club, Bedford Supply, Benjamin's Restaurant, Bob Evans, Tammy Bondurant, Boonesboro Country Club, Brown Exterminating, Bull's Steakhouse, Bushnell, Cabela’s, Cheryl's Secret Garden, CINTAS, Carmike 8 Cinemas, Cinamark Theatre, Amy Clark, Coffey & Saunders Farm Store, Cold Stone Creamery, Country Cookin’ Restaurant, Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc., Ruth Crouch, Daddy Bim's Barbecue, Dave’s Auto Service,  Mark Davis, Russell Davis, Dee's Hallmark, Depot Grille, Duchess of Bedford Bakery, James Edmunds, El Cabrito’s Mexican Rest., El Cazador, Ernst & Young, Forks Country Restaurant, Fort Hill Bowling Center, Frank’s Pizza - Bedford, Frederic's Flowers, Friedman's Jewelers, Frito Lay, Glo Lyn Flowers, Goode’s Country Kitchen, Goodyear Auto Service Center, Harbor Inn Seafood Restaurant,  Henderson's Furniture, Wayne Hensley (J & W Trophies), Home Depot, Sean Horne, Irving's Car Care, Isabella's, Ivy Hill Golf Club, Jazz Street Grill, J. C. Penney Salon, Juice 1 Salon - Bedford, Andy Key, Mrs. Dorothy Key, King’s Island Restaurant, Kroger - Timberlake, Kroger - Old Forest Rd., Kroger - Wards Rd., L'Arche Blue Ridge Mountains, Lancaster Galleries, London Downs Golf Course, Longwood Florist, Longwood Industries, Lori's Italian Grill & Pizzeria, Lynchburg Specialty Engraving, Lynchburg Tire Corp., Lynchburg True Value,  A. W. Mauser, Maxfield's, McDonalds-Ward’s Crossing, Meriwether’s Market Restaurant, Mill Ridge Gifts, Montebello's Italian Restaurant, Millstone Tearoom, Laura Moore - Volume Salon, Mountain Fruit & Produce, Mudpuppy's Pub, P. Buckley Moss Society, Olde Liberty Station Restaurant, Oreck Vacuum, Outdoor Trails, Pat & Marge's Jewelry Box, Peebles - Bedford, Pepsi Cola Company, Persian Rugs & More, Phila - Deli, Poplar Grove Golf Club, Prissy Parrot, Rainbow Drive-In, Red  Lobster Restaurant, Roadside Sporting Goods, Ruby Tuesday - Bedford, Ryan's, Sam's Wholesale, Shad's, Shakers, Silver Pig Barbecue, Silver Thistle, Schewel Furniture Co. - Bedford, Shop of John Simmons, Sonic Drive-In, Spun Earth Pottery, Starbucks Coffee Company, Stop Inn Food Stores, Sundae Grill, Sunshine the Clown (Cathy Clarke), TGI Friday's, Texas Steakhouse & Saloon, Terry's, The Farm Basket, The Framery, The Homestead, The Neighbor's Place, The Original Italian Pizza, The Tackle Box, The Willard Companies, The Wooden Chair, Tom Jones Drugs, Trendsetters Salon, Virginia Dare Cruises, Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries, Virginia State Chapter - NWTF, Vista Food, Vista Links, Wintergreen Resort, Winton Country Club, and Wipledale Farm Greenhouse.

            For additional information about the Hunters for the Hungry program call 1-800-352-4868 or write P.O. Box 304, Big Island, VA  24526.