Characters on ice Members of the Lincoln Scandia Valley Lions Club (a few disguised as fun characters) hosted the annual Winter Golf Tournament on Lake Alexander Feb. 13. Pictured above are Lions members and some golf participants. Front row, from left, Jan Renko, Barb Dvorak and Peggy Bounds. Back row, from left, Leslie Anderson, Linda Card, Rob Anderson and Dick Belling. (Staples World photo by Dawn Timbs) Nearly 90 people participated in the ‘Winter Golf Tournament’ at The Castaway Bar and Grill on Lake Alexander last Saturday; an annual event hosted by the Lincoln Scandia Valley Lions Club.

Golfers came from all over Minnesota...competing for prizes; and enjoying free chili, complements of the Castaway.

“The weather was beautiful... in the 30’s and sunny all day, which really helped people come out for this

tournament,” said Lions

member Ardis Sandstrom. “Last year it was freezing...I

think we only had 34 participants.”

The Scandia Valley Lions were busy the day before the tournament, Ardis said, clearing snow from the lake to set up the 18- hole course. “It’s a lot of work, but well worth it. Everyone has a lot of fun.” Participants used their own golf clubs and tennis balls throughout the tournament.

Golfing on Lake Alex Golfers from all over Minnesota participated in a Winter Golf Tournament last weekend on Lake Alexander, competing for prizes; and enjoying the seasonably warm weather and free chili, complements of The Castaway Bar and Grill. The annual event is sponsored by the Lincoln Scandia Valley Lions Club. (Staples World photo by Dawn Timbs) Top golfers included:

o Rob Fritz, St. Louis Park; 1st, 59 points. Prize: Get-away trip to Grand Casino. Rob’s partner was Nate Hultgren, St. Louis Park.

o Dan Orth, Staples; 2nd, 61 points. Prize: Get-away trip to Grand Casino. Dan’s partner was Lori Shulztenberg, Melrose.

o Lonnie DeWald, Staples: tied for 3rd, 62 points. Prize: $50 cash.

o Brent Smith, Browerville; tied for 3rd, 62 points. Prize: $50 cash.

o Mitchell Hall and Grant Seymour, Burnsville, tied for 4th, 62 points. Prize: Day of golfing at The Vintage in Staples.

Although 3rd and 4th place recipients all had the same score, they preferred to put their names in a hat for a drawing rather than participate in a play-off, Ardis said.

All proceeds from this event will go to benefit those in need from the Lincoln Scandia Valley area, through the organization’s mission to support various charities sponsored by Lions International.