b'VAST NewsLUDLOW SIDE HILL CRONCHERS GOLF TOURNAMENTBy Tina BergePerfect people, perfect venue, perfect food, perfect beverage and even perfect weather about sums up how lucky we were with Ludlow Side Hill Golf Tournament on Friday, June 25. The Side Hill Cronchers had the humble honor to host its annual Golf Tournament in honor of our friend, William (Willie) Arnow, who passed away last winter in a terrible snowmobile accident. We were blown away by the amount of support and sponsorships we received this year. The new owner of Fox Run Golf Course in Ludlow, Troy Caruso, and his staff graciously hosted the event and did a fantastic job and made sure it all ran smoothly. Mark Williams of Darcys and Sams Restaurants managed the food and it was plentiful and delicious!The tournament opened up with a touching dedication by club president, John Murphy, for Willie. It was followed by a moment of silence and a hearty thank you to everyone. George and Trevor Benson of Bensons Chevrolet in Ludlow went above and beyond hosting Hole in One prizes at a few holes. One of the prizes was even as big as a new car! Unfortunately, no one won it but it was certainly fun trying. Casey from(Patty Companik photos)Mangiamos Ristorante also outdid himself by hosting the pre-golf partyThank you to the sponsors of the8:30a.m. tee time but the golfers Thursday night and giving 30% of theevent: American Legion Post #36,certainly did it and were in good form. proceeds to the Cronchers. On top ofSons of American Legion Post #36,Congratulations to all the winners! that, he hosted the Casey ChallengeArnow Construction, BensonsFirst place winners: E. Crocker, M. on hole #8 and gave all the proceedsChevrolet, Jason Manafort, Kight Tubs,Simon, J. Simon. Second place: M. from that back to the club and also aMr. Darcys Bar & Grill, PrecisionVerespy, S. Verespy , D. Higley, D. lot of people earned credit towardsInternational, Putnam SwimmingMacAlister. Closest to Pin: Shorty, his restaurant. In addition, there werePools, Sams Steak House, HenryS. Barns, D. Deignan , M. Verespy , very generous raffle prizes includingOReilly, Jeff & Anna Lathrop, OkemoM.Stephens. Red Sox ticket winners: one Jamie Sanderson scored whichMountain Resort, Jon & DarryBrett Sanderson and Christian Defeo. were tickets to a couple of Red SoxStephens, Jay & Judy Lushinks,D. Wood won the signed baseball. games and a signed baseball. Beth FlintChester Snowmobile Club, John Blake,Todd Sanderson won the 50/50 raffle.came down from VAST to supportFrank & Patty Companik, CavendishFrom the sponsors to the players to the us and Patty Companik took a lot ofSnow Fleas, Erik Petersen, Frankvolunteers to the venue and food all our pictures. Lee Whiting donatedTarzia, Mangiamos Ristorante, Mr. Gswere important in making this event Deep River Snacks. Clever Cow inRestaurant, Rick Lella, Brett Sanderson,as positive as it was. A good time was Springfield did a tremendous jobTyson Store, Pete Pollingder, Cafhad by all. You may be in one of the designing and creating our polo shirtsAt Delight, DJs, Steve Kondracki,pics taken by Patty Companik. Check and banner. Lots of people donatedLaValleys Building Supply, Fox Runthem out at ludlowsidehillcronchers.goods to the raffle table. Every singleGolf Club, Lee Whiting, Donny Roy.com. A sincere THANK YOU to each one of our sponsors were greatlyAfter the Thursday night party, itand every one of you on behalf of the appreciated and definitely contributedwasnt so easy to wake up for theLudlow Side Hill Cronchers.to the events success.6 | Snowmobile VERMONT'