Lautza-Palooza DARE tourney a success

VW independent/submitted information

‘The seventh annual Lautza-Palooza Corn Hole Tournament and Pre-Valentine’s Day Breakfast were a huge success for the Van Wert city DARE program.

Shown with city DARE Officer Greg Blackmore (accepting check from a Women of the Moose representative) are committee members from the Lautza-Palooza Tournament (photo submitted) — **Shown with city DARE Officer Greg Blackmore (accepting check from a Women of the Moose representative) are committee members from the Lautza-Palooza Tournament.** *(photo submitted)*

The two events raised money to help the program continue to educate young people in the community on the harmful effects of drugs, as well as important information on decision-making, bullying, friendships, and other important family values.

Sponsors for the Corn Hole Tournament included Moose Lodge 1320, Olympic Lanes, Northwest Ohio Screen Printing and Welch Trophy, Lee’s Ace Hardware, Jerandan Portable Toilets, Van Wert Propane, Cooper Farms, Rhoades Trammell Insurance, Lee Kinstle GM Sales & Service, Elks Lodge 1197, AMA Material and Supply, Van Wert Pallet, and Delphos Recreation Center.

The Pre-Valentine’s Day Breakfast was sponsored by Save-A-Lot, Van Wert County Hospital, Lee Kinstle, Burcham Printing, Bob Evans restaurant, and Van Wert Propane.

POSTED: 02/22/16 at 8:49 am. FILED UNDER: Youth