By Pat Culverhouse

A one-day golf tournament fundraiser for Webster Parish Sheriff Jason Parker helped raise money that will eventually find its way back into the parish by benefitting organizations and individuals in the parish.

“This is about having funds available for things that will be useful to the people of the parish in some way,’ Parker said. “We do this each year, and each year the money we raise has been put to good use.”

Money raised will be returned to the people of the parish through donations to worthwhile projects and assistance to civic organizations, schools and individuals.

“Through these funds, we’ve been able to help schools and clubs fund events that are beneficial to others in the parish,” Parker said. “We have helped feed the elderly and needy…anything that we can do to help. That’s why we do this fundraiser.”

Parker said this year’s event, held at Pine Hills Country Club, was well attended and raised just over $17,000.

“We had a lot of teams on the course, the weather cooperated and it was a very good event,” he said. “The players were very complimentary when we talked about what we were doing with the money raised by the tournament.”

Parker said the individuals who participate in the fundraisers are the ones who make it possible for him to give financial support where it’s needed.

“Those who give to us make all this possible,” he said. “We’re always looking for ways to help if we can. I don’t want to be the type of Sheriff who the people see only once every four years at election time. It’s about being there when we’re needed, and I appreciate those who support us.”