First Annual Tune-Up Red Cross Charity Golf Tournament Draws Field of 52
News Release: May 17, 2009
Contact: Janice Osborne, Director-Communications and Marketing; American Red Cross of the Greater Lehigh Valley (610) 865-4400, ext. 262; pager (610) 830-9771

Fifty-two golfers drove, putted and chipped their way at the First Annual Tune-Up Red Cross Charity Golf Tournament on May 15 at Blue Ridge Country Club in Palmerton.

Proceeds from the event will be used to assist with Red Cross programs and services in Carbon County.

The event began with an impressive demonstration by 2002 World Long Drive Champion Carl Wolter. Wolter, of Lehighton, offered tips on how to swing a club to get the best distance on a golf ball, emphasized the importance of foot placement and balance and demonstrated his strength and skill at the tee.

Contest Winners:
Closest to the pin: Carlette Dunstan
Putting contest: Ed Tierney
Longest drive: John Mace

First Place Winning Team:
Glen Harding
Scott Koerbler
Butch Roman
John Mace

Second Place Winning Team:
Larry Camilli
Joe Stockunas
Jack Gilman
Tom Michalek

Third Place Winning Team:
Darrell Baus
Carlton Haydt
George Chmiel
Pete Blynn

Mahoning Valley Nursing & Rehabilitation Center was the major event sponsor. Other sponsors: Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.; 1st National Bank of Palmerton; Carbon Foot & Ankle Centers; Tri-City Erectors; PNC Bank; Jim Thorpe National Bank; PenTeleData; Bennett Lehighton Dodge; George LaRose Insurance; Keystone Medical Equipment; Kovatch Enterprises; and R.F. Ohl Fuel Oil.

The American Red Cross of the Greater Lehigh Valley serves nearly 690,000 residents of Carbon, Lehigh and Northampton counties. Last year the Red Cross provided health and safety education training; Lifeline, a personal response service for seniors; and emergency relief to more than 24,000 greater Lehigh Valley residents. For more information about the American Red Cross of the Greater Lehigh Valley or volunteer opportunities, call (610) 865-4400 or visit www.redcrosslv.org.