CHURUBUSCO - The skies darkened, then cleared, then darkened again … but it was a go for the nearly 150 people who showed up to participate in today’s 20th Annual Parkview Whitley Hospital Foundation golf outing at Eel River Golf Course.

Thirty-one teams took part in today’s 18-hole modified scramble, which benefits two Parkview Whitley Hospital departments - the Emergency Room and the Rehabilitation Department.

The tournament began with a shotgun start at 12:30 p.m., and the day closed with awards and a delicious dinner catered by Stan and Doris Horne of Churubusco.

Story and photos by Viv Sade Rosswurm

Lea Ann Herron, an employee of Parkview Whitley Hospital, restocks the soda during the golf outing.

Vicki Johnson of the PHP team secures her clubs before the golf outing.

The Slicers - Tom Miller, Stu Shipman, Ron Yohe, Jim Heuer.

The Star Financial Bank team - Sean White, Jeff Wright, Kevin Snell and Dr. Jeff Gladd.

The Star Insurance team - David Lefever, Jim Marcuccilli, Dr. Tim Grissom, John Lefever.

Dave Stephens and Marcus Fields were on the Steel Dynamics team. Not shown: Dale LeFever and Ted Reeser.

Jo Carter and Walt Copeland played for the Stumps team.

Parkview Whitley employees Beverly Goss, Diane Potter, Jill Eggering and Wayne Curry.

The Whitley County Community Foundation team - Jim Thompson, David Leakey, John Slavich, Chris Parnell.

Dr. Jeff Brookes and his daughter, Kristen were on the Parkview Whitley team. Not shown: Dr. Randall Carpenter and John Meister.

The Trier Whetstone team - Scott Trier, Dee Trier, Chad Whetstone, Larry Whetstone.

Associated X-Ray team - Mitch Hoffman, Pete Davis, Mike Philbee. Not shown: Steve Lee.

The City of Columbia City team - Roger Seymoure, Jim Fleck, Marcia McNagny and Mike Malcolm.

Mark Coonrod and John Black played for the Churubusco Chamber of Commerce team.

CHURUBUSCO - Parkview Whitley Hospital Foundation will hold its 20th annual golf outing at Eel River Golf Course, Churubusco, on Thursday, July 10. This year’s event is an 18-hole modified scramble.

Foursomes can register for $360, or individuals may register for $90. This includes green fees, cart rental, practice green, a light lunch, an awards dinner, player gifts, and door prizes. Participants can participate in a 50/50 raffle, skins contest, Get on the Green contest and buy mulligans if needed. There will be a silent auction which includes Vera Bradley luggage and an Oak Pointe clock signed by Senator Barack Obama.

This year’s event will benefit two Parkview Whitley Hospital departments: the Emergency Room and the Rehabilitation Department.

Parkview Whitley Hospital’s ER responds to emergencies 24 hours a day, seven days a week. ER physicians and staff treated more than 11,000 patients in 2007. When a crisis takes place and every minute counts, patients can rely on Parkview Whitley Hospital to respond quickly and professionally. The community’s generosity will allow the ER to purchase an IV rapid infusion pump and a replacement cardiac monitor/defibrillator.

The Parkview Whitley Hospital’s Rehabilitation department gives patients the tools and strength they need to recover from life’s unexpected challenges. Proceeds from this outing will allow the RD to purchases additional elevating chairs for the waiting area. These chairs will help clients who have difficulty sitting or rising from low furniture for various reasons, including arthritis and hip or knee surgery.

Registration will begin at 11:30 a.m. with open practice green and a light lunch provided. Play will begin with a shotgun start at 12:30 p.m., and the day will close with awards and a delicious dinner catered by Stan and Doris Horne of Churubusco.

For more information, please call 248-9802.