Inaugural Kickin’ Cancer in the Cornhole scores – despite snow


HIBBING – A total of 32 teams took to the courtyard of Palmer’s Tavern on Oct. 17 for the inaugural Kickin’ Cancer in the Cornhole FUNdraiser for Angel Fund.

The snow started around 8 a.m. and fell off and on throughout the day – one of the earliest snowfalls on record. But the flakes didn’t stop all from having a great time.

The double elimination play began at noon and wrapped up just after 6 p.m. The top three winning teams were: Josh Shain & Justin Shega, who took home $500; “The Seekers” Alex Stark and Brady Stahl, who took home $300; and “Plenty of Excuses” Dan Reini & Zack Rowe.

Players got to nosh on a Palmer’s burger with their entry fee, and all attendees had the opportunity to participate in raffles, including Lucky Libations, Griddle Board, Split the Pot and Cut the Deck/Bean Bag Boards.

Those who won the games are as follows:

  • Griddle and gift certificates board: Tia & Josh Shain
  • Split the Pot: Dave Komula
  • Bean Bag Boards: Kathy Snider
  • Lucky Libations $100 winner: Nancy Hill

All told, the event raised $4,600 for area cancer patients! That includes a gift of $100 from the first place team and a $400 donation from Palmer’s through their sales that day.

We are ever so grateful for all who participated, donated and stopped by to support the fund!

A huge thank you to the following –

For their donations/contributions:

  • Palmer’s Tavern               
  • Edward Jones/Tory Loeb
  • American Bank
  • Cobb Cook Grocery
  • The Bottle Shop
  • Sportsmen’s Taverna
  • Super One – Hibbing
  • Grandma’s in the Park
  • Boomtown – Hibbing
  • Liquid Larry’s
  • Rocket Liquor
  • Sawmill Saloon & Restaurant
  • Dan & Robin Cicmil
  • Dustin and Nicole Freeman
  • Snap Signs

For their volunteer efforts:

  • Alex Stark
  • Sandy Rohwer & Staff
  • Matt Anderson
  • Nicole Anderson
  • Robin Cicmil
  • Kelly Grinsteinner
  • Jason Hamre
  • Shannon Petroske
  • Kari Kilen
  • Angela Zavodnik
  • Katie Gustafson
  • Joyce Hobbs

Committee members included:

  • Kelly Grinsteinner
  • Robin Cicmil
  • Brenda Loeb
  • Nicole Freeman
  • Shannon Petroske

Kickin’ Cancer in the Cornhole will return next year. See you all in 2021!

To view more photos of the event, see our Facebook page at facebook.com/angelfundrange.

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