WAYNE TOWNSHIP – The Clinton County Salvation Army and 4-H organizations are this year’s recipients of awards raised by the annual John B. Hoy Jr. Memorial Charity Golf Tournament.

Each year the Wayne Township Landfill holds the fund-raising tournament to benefit one or two Clinton County non-profit or charitable organizations.

To date, The golf tournament has donated more than $86,000 to local charities over the last 11 years.

Local 4-H coordinator and educator Kirsten Dubbs accepted the $7,017 check on behalf of that agency, and Salvation Army Major Marie Harris accepted the check on behalf of that organization.

“We’ve been in Clinton County for 127 years, so we’re not a newbie,” Maj. Harris said, thanking officials for their donation. She noted that the organization serves meals five days a week at noon, at no cost to the public, with more than 1,500 meals served since beginning that program.

Beyond its religious mission, she said, the Salvation Army offers a variety of youth programs with over 30 youngsters currently involved. There are also leadership programs, the More than Bread program, educational seminars and health clinics. she also mentioned the SA’s emergency assistance program for local disaster victims.

“We offer a hand up, and a lot of our clients give back, with things like ringing the bell at Christmas time or just cleaning up … There are a lot of accomplishments in individuals’ lives … There’s something happening every day.”