Although the weather was misty and it was an overcast day, it did not dampen the spirits of the seventeen teams that played in the annual Hackers & Wackers Golf Tournament for United Way of Schuyler County held at the Watkins Glen Golf Course.

The First Place Team, with a 63, consisted of Dominick Smith, John Kessler, Tyler Moore, and Judson Smith. The Last Place Team, with a lot of laughs, was made up of Doreen Franzese, Darla Davis, Lynn Cacciotti, and Margaret Schimizzi.

The Tournament Committee, headed up by John Franzese, was assisted by Sarah Matthews, Mike Learn, Esther Heichel, Aimee Churchill, Lynne Cacciotti, and Laurie Scaptura. Hamburgs and hot dogs were cooked and served by Pam and Jason Kelly, and a steak dinner was furnished by Holy Cow.

There were thirty-four donors and many businesses that contributed to the success of the tournament. Mike Learn and Esther Heichel raised an additional $847 on the course, there were $300 in “skins” donated back, and raffles raised $620. Total proceeds were $8,206 all of which will go towards the 2021 Campaign Goal of $123,000 to help support twenty health and human service agencies that serve Schuyler County residents.

Thanks so very much to our players, supporters, loyal followers and the outstanding work of the committee to make this happen. Your efforts benefit so many of our friends and neighbors.

- Peggy Scott, Executive Director