FOR IMMEDIATE
RELEASE
October 26, 2009
Big Island, VA
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THE 8TH ANNUAL DAVID H. HORNE MEMORIAL HUNTERS FOR THE HUNGRY GOLF TOURNAMENT HELPS FEED THE HUNGRY
The
eighth annual David H. Horne Memorial Hunters for the Hungry Golf
Tournament was held at London Downs Golf Course on October 7, 2009.
The event was held in memory of the founder and first
director of Hunters for the Hungry, David H. Horne.
This year's tournament was a huge success raising $26,661.22.
This amount of monies will allow the program to process and
distribute 133,306 four-ounce servings of venison to those in need
all across Virginia this fall and winter.
The tournament field was comprised of 32 teams who enjoyed
the good food and fellowship on a beautiful fall afternoon.
Tournament play was followed by a meal, live and silent
auctions and an 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 were awarded in each of the three flights. The winning foursome in the First Flight was Janet Cochrane, Dot Bolling, Debbie Young, Barry Young with a score of 59. Second
place in the First Flight, with a score of 61 was Marty Kelly, John Compher, Ed
Wade, and Kenny Witt. First
place in the Second Flight
with a score of 64, went to Andy Key, Mike O’Connor, Joey Oliver,
and Bill Tibbs. Second
place winners in the Second Flight, with a score of 65, were Donald Tyler, Donnie Young,
Jim McGowan, and Pete Marcus. First
place in the Third Flight with a score of 67 were Walter Zyglocke, Jr., Ann
Zyglocke, Gary Larson, and Kathy Larson. Second
place in the Third Flight, with
a score of 67, went to Tommy Cash, Ed Cash, J. P. Saylor, and Tommy
Thacker.
Longest
Drive Men – Barry Layne Longest
Drive Women – Dot Bolling Closest
to the Pin # 3 - Bill
Tibbs Closest
to the Pin # 6 – Ron Mason Closest
to the Pin # 11 – Mike Marinos
Closest
to the Pin # 16 – Berenice Fedder
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 2009 goal, the distribution of 380,000
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 -
Carson & Norma Quarles and Quarles Family and the Georgia Pacific
Corporation, Big Island, VA - Platinum level sponsors were: Charlie & Debbie Reynolds, John &
Linda Reynolds, Schrock's Slaughter House,
Dibert Valve & Fitting Company, Inc., James and
Melinda Youngblood, 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, and
the Virginia State Chapter of the National Wild
Turkey Federation. -
Gold
level sponsors were:
Appalachian Bowhunters Association, Inc., United Eastern Virginia
Hunting Dog Association, Franklin County Longbeards Chapter of the
National Wild Turkey Federation, Forest Pursuits Marketing, and Iron
Sports Custom Cycles. -
Silver
level sponsors were:
Big Island Volunteer Fire Department, CRI Digital Impressions,
Coleman-Adams Construction, Edwards Jones – Jonathan Schubert, Green
Valley Meat Processors, Ken & Jean Horne & family, Laura
Newell-Furniss & family, Winnbo Electric, LLC, and Wray’s Body
Shop. -
Bronze
level sponsors were:
Anne & Hugh Bond, Allan Shrewsberry Construction, Annjo Land
Corporation, Augusta County Chapter - NWTF, Bedford Outdoor Sportsman
Association, Brooks Food Group, Candler’s Heating and Air, Catron's
Tire Service, Crofton Duplicating Services, Davenport Energy, Ray
Davis-DGIF, Dodson Pest Control - Al Augustine, Dr. George & Susan
Wortley, Employee Benefits Services, First Citizen’s Bank, Foster
Electric Co., Inc., Gastroenterology Association of Central Virginia,
H&H Convenience Market & Restaurant, High Bridge Strutters
Chapter – NWTF, Law Offices of Steven Grant, Mecklenburg Electric
Cooperative, Mike & Ilene King, Michael's Carpet World, Owen’s
Market, Piedmont Eye Center-LASIK, Reaves Timber of Virginia, Inc.,
Thomas Richardson D.D.S., Scott and Bond Real Estate and Insurance,
Sculptured Taxidermy, Inc, South Hill Longbeards Chapter – NWTF,
StellarOne Bank, Staunton
– Meherrin Chapter – NWTF, Tidewater Chapter - NWTF, Tri County
Spurs Chapter - NWTF, Updike Funeral Home, and W & W Novelty.
Donors and supporters were: AMF Bowling
Center, Advance Auto- Fort Avenue, Donna & Helen Andrews,
Applebee’s- Candlers Mtn. Rd., Applebee's - Bedford, Elizabeth
Arden, Ashley Plantation, Arthur’s Jewelry, Auto Zone - Fort Ave.,
Ballyhack Golf Club, Al Baughman, Bedford Country Club, Bedford
Hardware, Belk, Benjamin’s Restaurant, Blue Hills Country Club,
Mitzi & Gerald Boyd, Carmike Cinemas, Charley’s Restaurant,
Cinemark 10 Theatre, Amy Clark, David Coffman, Cracker Barrel Old
Country Store, Fred Cramer, Greta Creasey, Dave’s Auto Service,
Downing Ruritan Club, Mark, Rhonda, and Bradee Davis, Russell and
Betty Davis, Ron Davis, Depot Grille, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Duchess
of Bedford Bakery, El Cazador, Ernst & Young, Estate Specialists,
Bob Evans, Del & Josie Eyer, Falwell Aviation, Fort Hill Bowling
Center, Frito Lay, Al Fox, Golden Corral, Betty and Charlie Goodman,
Grand Home Furnishings, Great Oaks Country Club, Green Top Sporting
Goods, Hidden Valley Country Club, High Peak Sportswear, Honey Baked
Ham Company, Hunting Hills Country Club, Preston Hopkinson, House
Mountain Inn, Hunting Hills Country Club, Isabella’s, Ivy Hill Golf
Club, Andy Key, Mrs. Dorothy Key, King’s Island Restaurant, Kroger -
Timberlake, Kroger - Linkhorne Rd., Kroger - Boonesboro Road, Kroger -
Wards Road, Lancaster Galleries, Ledo’s Pizza & Pasta, London
Downs Golf Course, Lynchburg Specialty Engraving, Mariner’s Landing,
April Massie, McDonald’s, Mountain Fruit & Produce, NSA
Ministries, Inc., Laura Newell-Furniss, Oakley, Original Italian
Pizza, Orvis, Pradco / Ebsco, Primland Resort Golf Club, Putt Putt Fun
Center, Bill Pyles, Rainbow Drive-In, Red Lobster Restaurant, Regis
Hair Salon, Debbie and Charlie Reynolds, Roanoke Country Club, Ruby
Tuesday - Bedford, SML Wildlife, Maria Schreyer, Mark Shepheard,
Silver Pig Barbecue, Grover Smith, Steve Smith, Southern States -
Bedford, Sportsman's Warehouse, Starbuck’s Coffee Company,
StellarOne Bank, T J’s Sporting Goods, Tan Without Sand, The Framery,
The Willard Companies, Thomas Road Baptist Church, Virginia Dare
Cruises, Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries, Vista
Links, Waterworks Car Wash, Well-In-Hand, Wintergreen Resort, and
Winton Country Club.
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