MAYVILLE — The 14th annual “Don’t Know Your Partner” Bowling Tournament recently hosted by Lake Chautauqua Memorial VFW Post 8647 at Lucky Lanes in Fredonia raised $7,300 to benefit the services of Chautauqua Hospice and Palliative Care.

A group of 103 bowlers competed in the day-long tournament, which included giveaways, auction items and a banquet at the VFW following bowling. Sean Patrick McGraw provided live music. Tournament winners included:Keith Warner and Rick Cole, first place; Dakota Ryan and Al Briggs, second place; and Mary Shafer and Staci Bemis, third place.

“My uncle, Bill Larson, started this event as a novel way to curb cabin fever.” said tournament chairperson Shannon Larson. “It continues to grow every year. I would like to express my sincere appreciation to those individuals and local businesses that supported this event by sponsoring lanes, donating auction items, volunteering time, purchasing raffle tickets and joining us for a fun day of bowling.”

Andrew Dickson, vice president of community engagement and planning at Chautauqua Hospice and Palliative Care, acknowledged the continued support of the group.

“The Chautauqua Lake Memorial VFW Post No. 8647 has been an important financial support for many years,” Dickson said. “This year’s event brings the total support that has been raised in support of our mission to over $70,000. We are grateful to all the volunteers, merchants and donors who make the Don’t Know Your Partner Bowling Tournament such a fun and successful event.”

Lane sponsors include Lake Chautauqua VFW Post 8647; VFW Auxiliary to Post 8647; Wm. Travis 493 American Legion Ladies Auxiliary; Sons of the American Legion Post 493 (Mayville); “A” Automotive; Bernard Anderson Fundraising; Burnin’ Candle Sales; Cherry Lounge; Douglas Crane Service LLC; French Creek Tavern; Gaymark Tire and Wheel; Hogan’s Hut; Paul and Juanita Holthouse; Jamestown Rental Properties; Klingensmith Plumbing & Heating; in memory of Oleta Larson; Lighthouse Point Grocery; LLAMA Club; Mayshark Architectural; Mayville Auto Supply; Mayville Diner; Mayville Machine; Price Abstract Company; R & R Property Services & Landscaping; RJ Henry Co. Construction; Spas Farm Pasture Raised Beef; Stewart’s Construction; Stewart’s Mayville Hardware; Debbie and Mark Perry; Jim Thomas Construction, Tony’s Shoe Repair; Tracy Bennett CPA; Vacation Properties; Samuel Cimino VFW Post No. 6472 (Silver Creek); Sheridan Memorial VFW Post No. 6390 Auxiliary; and William Jackway VFW Post No. 6764 (Westfield).

Volunteers for the event included Staci Bemis, Tim Brown, Melanie Cannon, Jan Derbish, Clara Dunbar, Brandy Ecklund, Ginger Edwards, Jen Fisher, Kathy Jordan, Tom Jordan, Bill Larson, Wanda Latimer, Jesse Lescynski, Maryann Lescynski, Jim and Linda Mawhir, Louise Richir; Joe Spas, Jen Tarr and Jim Thomas.

Giveaway donors include: Ambiance Salon; Applebee’s – Fredonia; Ashville General Store; Gary Barr; Bemus Point Golf Course; Bemus Point Inn; Brick City Market; Kelli Briggs; Tim Brown; Certo Brothers; Charles Beggs; Emerson and Sandy Chandler; Chautauqua Brick; Chautauqua Institution; Chautauqua Point Golf Course; Chautauqua Suites; Chautauqua Wearhouse; Clarion Hotel Marina & Conference Center; Coppola’s; Craft Burgers & Brews; Cummins Engine; Arlene Curtz; Cut Loose Hair Salon; CVS; DeJohn’s Spaghetti House; Dutch Village Restaurant & Gift Shop; Feelin Saucy Pizzeria; Fifties Grill & Dairy; French Creek Tavern; Gaymark Tire; Dolly Gilbert; Gren Company; Paul and Juanita Holthouse; Brenda Houser, Jack’s Barcelona Drive In; Tom and Kathy Jordan; Kwik Fill/ United Refining Company; LaPorte Farm Equipment; Lakeview Hotel; Lakeview Wine Cellars; Lakewood Golf Center; Larry’s Cantina; Larson Family; Barry and Linda Larson; Carly Larson; Jack and Maryann Lescynski; Jesse Lescynski; Liberty Vineyards; Carl and Karen Lundberg; Mari Jo MacCallum; Eileen Martin; Meeder’s Restaurant; Merritt Estate Winery; Modern Expressions; Dennis Morley; Noble Winery; Northwest Arena in Jamestown; Olive Garden; Ox & Rooster; Panera Bread; The Parkview Cafe; Pizza Hut in Lakewood; Portage Pies; Eileen Powers; Quagliano’s Bark Grill; Raynor’s Liquor Store; Rolling Hills Radio Show; Service Master By Higgenbotham’s; Shear Style; Smith Boys of Chautauqua; Staci Bemis; Tammy’s Country Kitchen; Emily Tarr; Tony’s Shoe Repair; Ugly Peacock; VFW Post 6390 – Sheridan; Wanda and Don Latimer; Webb’s Captain’s Table; Westfield Fisheries; Wild Side Tattoo & Piercing; Wing City; The Wooden Spoon; and Janet Woodfield.

The mission of Chautauqua Hospice and Palliative Care is to provide comprehensive palliative/end-of-life care and education. The agency provides hospice care for patients and families facing life-limiting terminal illness, palliative care for those with serious chronic illness and bereavement support to individuals, families and organizations who have suffered the loss of a loved one. For more information, visit www.chpc.care.