Lions Golf Tournament is June 5

Spring is just around the corner and members of the Sanford Lions Club can’t wait to get out on the links with their many friends at the fifth annual Lions Golf Tournament set for Saturday, June 5^th, at Quail Ridge Golf Course.

Tournament Chairman Jim Romine says many fine prizes will be awarded and there will be a new vehicle presented for a hole-in-one on a designated hole. A delicious lunch will be served at Quail Ridge’s picnic shelter where winners will be honored and good fellowship will reign. Lions are now contacting supporters in the business community selling $100 hole sponsorships. Each sponsor has a handsome plaque naming their business displayed at a hole tee and are presented the plaque for display at their business afterwards.

Romine also urged members to be lining up friends to play in the tournament. He stressed the importance of hole sponsorships and golfers if the event is to be as successful as those in previous years. All proceeds of this fundraiser go to the charities supported by Lions, especially the blind and sight impaired. Anyone wishing to be a hole sponsor or participate can contact Romine at 774-1173, Phil Bradley at 774-7992 or Nick Novosel at 776-0104, or contact any Lions Club member.

Guest speaker for the evening was Dr. Diane Schaller, owner of Willow Creek Animal Hospital at 1902 Bragg St. in Sanford. The energetic veterinarian discussed her volunteer work with the American Red Cross which includes teaching a first aid course for pet owners. She described a number of techniques used to help animals in distress, especially choking which is a common occurrence.

Dr. Schaller also serves as the Lee County Veterinarian with the Lee County Board of Health. She is past president of the Carolina Animal Rescue and Adoption and she and husband, Bret, volunteer with the Sanford Area Soccer League along with giving presentations at schools and civic clubs. They have four sons, ages three to 13.

President Richard Hendley presided and Don Morton delivered the invocation and was program chairman. Reggie Miller led the Pledge of Allegiance. The club welcomed guest Bernie Smith invited by Lion Ed Paschal.