Heart of Ohio Junior Golf Association conveys appreciation for successful season

The Heart of Ohio Junior Golf Association has ended its 38th season and the Board of Directors thanks the following who have helped throughout the season in serving area youth in Crawford, Delaware, Hardin, Marion, Morrow, Union and Wyandot counties:

• Golf courses: Three Sticks, Marion; Marion Country Club; Marysville G. C.; Veterans Memorial Park, Kenton; Golf Club of Bucyrus; Kings Mill, Waldo; Valley View, Galion

• Corporate sponsor: Jesse Marketing Associates, LLC

• Tournament sponsors: Pam Hartman, Milford Center; M Development Group LLC; Modern Woodmen of America; Stephen J. Cheney VFW Post 7201of Marion; MCI dba McCullough Industries, Kenton; Crossroads Original Designs, Bucyrus; E-Crane International USA Inc. Galion; Y-Men Service Club, Marion; Paul & Kelly Culler, Waldo; and American Legion Post 162 of Marion

• Scholarship sponsors: David J. Wensinger Player of Year (POY) - Dr. Jerome Wensinger and Jeremy Wensinger; Ross Carley Memorial POY Runner-Up - Lynn Baldwin and Jesse Marketing Associates; Wensinger Family POY Second Runner Up - James & Julia Kraschinsky; NUCOR Steel Marion Most Improved; Marion County Youth Foundation M.E.R.I.T.; Knights of Columbus Sportsmanship; Charles Emans Memorial Patriot - Danielle Emans; Roger Lee Hensel Memorial Legacy; Steve Mills Memorial 13-15 POY - Chris & Kelly Mills; Amy Wensinger Roberts 13-18 Girl POY, (five HOJGA-sponsored scholarships)

• Gold Patrons: Kathy (Allan) Brinkman; Erica & Sean Carr; Roger Hensel Memorial Fund; Dr. Steven & Ellen Kirkham; Laipply’s Printing & Marketing Solutions; Matthew & Mary Murphy; Peacock Water of Marion; Robert F. Schultz, Delaware; Ed & Judy Snyder, Marysville; Pam Hartman, Milford Center; Ridgedale Lions Club, Morral; Kip & Kara Ottley and William & Sara Terry of Powell; First Citizen National Bank, Upper Sandusky

• Silver Patrons: Andrew’s Pastries; El Campesino Restaurante; JerZee Treats; Paradise Park Miniature Golf; Determined Brilliance Driving Range; Perkins Restaurant/Bakery of Marion; Jake & Andrea Kulha, Delaware; and G & R, Waldo.

• Parent Patrons: Ken Hall, Jennifer Murphy, Matthew & Mary Murphy and Abby Songer of Marion; Judy Enders, Jennifer Rogers of Bucyrus; Jason & Kelsy Keller, Crestline; Shawn Bean, Wesley Freshour, Doug Haunhorst, Jamie Ottery and Chad Thomas of Delaware; Justin McMullen and Christine Walker of Galion; Pam Streich, Lewis Center; Amy Robinson, Marysville; Mark Emans, Milford Center; Steven Leffler, Mt. Gilead; Nicholas Curtis, Ostrander; Jason & Jillene Stover, Richwood; and United Way of Central Ohio

• Appreciation to all volunteers, officers and board members: Jeff Davis, Brent Gorenflo, Ken Hall, Debbie James, Ellen Kirkham, Mary Murphy and Abby Songer of Marion; Steve & Holly Grimes, Teresa Ross and Peter Starkey of Delaware; Mark Holbrook, Galion; Dave Auck and Sonny Fortner, Bucyrus; Dwight Carnes and Les Christman of Marysville.

Special thanks to all seven-county newspapers/media and to area high school athletic directors and golf coaches. Each of you have contributed to HOJGA youth and the success of the HOJGA program and we sincerely thank you.

This article originally appeared on Marion Star: Heart of Ohio Junior Golf Association offers a season-ending thank you