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More than 100 seniors turn out for mini golf

South Carbon County keeps its lead in the 2026 Senior Games following miniature golf at Heisler’s in Lewistown Valley on Friday morning.

South Carbon County, comprised of Palmerton and Lehighton, has 442 points, while North Carbon County, which includes Panther Valley, Weatherly and Jim Thorpe, trails with 184 points.

More than 100 participants braved chilly temperatures and a light rain as they made their way through the 18-hole golf course.

The individual results are:

Men (60-64): Joe Farkas, gold; Vernon Corby, silver; and Rich Contrady, bronze.

Women (60-64): No participants.

Men (65-69): Brad Doll, gold; Dennis Strohl, silver; and Drew Everett, bronze.

Women (65-69): Sue Wagner, gold; Crystal Bauchspies, silver; and Sue Andrews, bronze.

Men (70-74): Arnold Young, gold; Rick Van Horn, silver; and Bob Thompson, bronze.

Women (70-74): Lori Everett, gold; Phyllis Kreiss, silver; and Ann Kulp, bronze.

Men (75-79): Ted Kreiger, gold; George Matthews, silver; and Dennis Getz, bronze.

Women (75-79): Gerrie Starkey, gold; Viola Hettler, silver; and Sally Mann, bronze.

Men (80-84): No participants.

Women (80-84): Karen Brandis, gold; Madeline DePierro, silver; and Linda Bottcher, bronze.

Men (85-89): Ron Bowman, gold; Reuben Zellner, silver; and Charles Furler, bronze.

Women (85-89): Mary Mulligan, gold; Jane Nicoli, silver; and Brenda Zellers, bronze.

Men (90 plus): No participants.

Women (90 plus): Wanda McNichol, gold; and Charlotte Koenig, silver.

Dorothy Contrady, Tresckow, gets ready to sink her golf ball during the miniature golf tournament at Heisler’s. JILL WHALEN/TIMES NEWS
Norman Sutters of Franklin Township participated in the miniature golf tournament at Heisler’s in Lewistown Valley as part of the Carbon County Senior Games. JILL WHALEN/TIMES NEWS
More than 100 participants in the Carbon County Senior Games turned out for a golf tournament at Heisler’s in the Lewistown Valley. JILL WHALEN/TIMES NEWS
The Carbon County Senior Games continued Friday with miniature golf at Heisler’s in the Lewistown Valley. JILL WHALEN/TIMES NEWS