Supporters take their best shots in support of The Record

Another round for local news is in the books.

Dozens of supporters of local nonprofit newsroom The Record North Shore took to the golf course on Thursday, Sept. 26, at The Evans at Canal Shores to show that support during the fifth annual Record Open, presented by Club Wilmette.

Under a blue and bright sky, participants enjoyed 18 holes on the rejuvenated course, as well as a meal on the facility’s patio and contests, giveaways and plenty of community connections.

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Record Director of Development Ryan Osborn said the day was more than raising funds.

“The most genuine prize is contributing to a better-informed, more connected local community,” he said. “Thank you to our golfers, sponsors and volunteers for turning a special day together into impactful support for more local journalism.”

The quartet of Rob Kaskovich, Paul Kaskovich, Jeff Voels and Mike Siehoff collaborated on a low-round 10-under par to, by one stroke, earn a cash prize — supported by prize sponsor Optima — that the group graciously donated back to The Record.

Other winners included Julia Goebel and Martin Podorsky for their Longest Drives. Goebel was also Closest to the Pin.

After the competition on the course, the participants gathered near the clubhouse for post-round drinks and dinner from Bluestone, out of Evanston, which was sponsored by North Shore Community Bank.

Winner of the 50/50 raffle, Bill Sullivan donated his winnings back to The Record North Shore.

During the celebration, attendees also had the chance to win donated prizes via a special competition dubbed Putting Roulette. Donating were: Hofherr Meat Co., Central Station Coffee and Tea, Grateful Bites, the Bottle Shop, the Evans at Canal Shores, The Book Stall, Graeter’s Ice Cream, Midtown Athletic Club, Renaissance Chicago North Shore, EvaDean’s, Club Wilmette and Pit & Tap.

Hole sponsors were: Hofherr Meat Co., TruePromotion, Ballyhoo Hospitality, Stormy’s Tavern and Grille, ICHI by Torino Ramen, North Shore Senior Center Chicago, Chicago Union Cares.

All of it came together for more than $5,000 in net contributions for The Record — funds that will go directly into responsible local reporting for the community.

The Record believes that responsible and nonpartisan local news is vital to a community’s wellbeing and produces community news as a public service. The Record’s reporting is free for all to read. The Record relies on its readers to fund its work through donations and subscriptions.

Events like The Record Open allow The Record to sustain its mission, which also includes remaining an active member in the community.

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