Team Browning wins

When it comes to community support, the Heartland is second to none.

That was proven true once again in Saturday's eighth annual Avon Park American Legion Post 69 golf tournament at Sun 'N Lake Country Club.

The annual event, which was a fundraiser for the JROTC at Avon Park High School, attracted a large turnout, which played 18 holes on the demanding Deer Run course using a four-person scramble format.

After all the eagles and birdies were added up, the talented foursome of Mike Browning, Barry Tupper, Dale Bradley and Brian Valentine finished first in the First Flight with an impressive 17-under-par 55.

The 55 included an eagle on a par 5, two pars and 15 birdies.

Finishing a distant second with a score of 64 was the foursome of Buck Anderson, Dave Miller, Mike Bloss and Bob Rock, while the quartet of Joe Spitale, George Warren, Jerry McClain and Don Dunavin came in third with a 68.

The fine turnout for the tournament helped to increase the amount of money that will go to the JROTC at Avon Park High School.

"We're very thankful for the support from the community," said Avon Park American Legion Post 69 financial officer Bob Burke. "With the way the economy is and the tough times a lot of people are having, we really appreciate everybody coming out and supporting this event."

After the tournament, the field of golfers went to American Legion Post 69 and were served lunch by a group of Avon Park High School JROTC members.

"It was a great day and it wouldn't be possible without the support from the community," said Burke. "The proceeds go to a very worthy organization in the JROTC at Avon Park High School and we're glad to be able to help in any way we can."

Thanksgiving Scramble

LAKE PLACID - Placid Lakes Country Club held its Thanksgiving Scramble this past Wednesday and the foursome of John Goble, Al LaMura, Wanda Beers and Darrell Horney finished first with a score of 11-under-par.

The quartet of Pat Haas, David Moiles, Jack Marceau and Gene Miller placed second at 10 under, while John McEachren, Floyd Beers and Warren Glass claimed third place at 9 under.

The foursome of Scott Honkala, Chris Quigg, Barbara Lockwood and Judy Moiles came in fourth at 8 under.

Closest-to-the-pin winners were Chuck Fortunato and Gene Ransom on hole No. 2, while Scott Honklala won on hole No. 6, Barbara Lockwood on hole No. 11 and Fortunato on hole No. 13.

Highlands Ridge

AVON PARK - The Highlands Ridge Ladies Association played on Nov. 16, and the foursome of Joellyn Hufford, Carol Mitchell, Terry Kalis and Loretta Heidank finished first with a score of 21 under.

Deb Martens, Peggy Sharpe, Helen Beastrom and Mary McCaig placed second at 19 under after a match of cards with the team of Cynthia Moore, Sue Schinderle, Yvonne Hale and Donna Blesch.

In the best-ball tournament on Nov. 18, the foursome of Karen Bester, Connie Carter, Tassy DeAngelo and Joanne Kirkpatrick came in first with a score of 21 under, after a match of cards with the quartet of Cindy Giles, Rosemary West, Mary Jacobs and Linda Sosely.