Saturday, October 3, 2009

Bowling Highlights Column 10-2-09

Livingston Manor bowler Alan Jones scored 11 strikes in a row for a 299 game recently in the Wednesday Men's league at Kiamesha Lanes


New USBC State Association

Bowlers in New York state now have a new state association and leadership.
United States Bowling Congress (USBC) delegates from across the state met in Utica, N.Y., months ago and formed the new Empire State Bowling Association.
Michael Pettinella of Batavia, N.Y., who has been involved in bowling onvarious levels for 35 years, received a majority of votes to be elected president of theassociation.
"I am both honored and humbled to be elected as president of the Empire State Bowling Association," Pettinella said. "We are committed to turning the page andmoving forward to promote the sport of bowling with honesty and integrity for allbowlers in New York state."
The formation of the Empire State Bowling Association comes as result ofthe decision by USBC to revoke the charter of the New York State Bowling Association after Stephen Donahue of Weedsport, N.Y., the former manager of the NYSBA, embezzled approximately $274,000 from the NYSBA.
"We finally have the outcome bowlers in New York deserve," USBC ChiefOperating Officer Kevin Dornberger said. "The Empire State Bowling Association hasthe ability to be a model for the nation led by a group of volunteers committed tofiscal responsibility and partnering with USBC to provide quality service for members."
Joining Pettinella on the new board will be Vice Presidents Frank Wilkinson of Staten Island and James Maguire of Massapequa.
The newly-elected Jurisdictional directors are as follows:
Jurisdiction 1 - Fran Bax, Niagara Falls; Robert Kaverman, Jamestown.
Jurisdiction 2 - Joseph Fischer, Cheektowaga; Nancy Walczyk, Boston.
Jurisdiction 3 - Barry Vee Sr., Rochester; Roger Buckman, Honeoye Falls.
Jurisdiction 4 - Martin Fichera, Liverpool; Dennis O'Donnell, Auburn.
Jurisdiction 5 - Gerry Angel, Ithaca; Mark Ames Sr., Cortland. Jurisdiction 6 - Paul Kupelian, Constantia; Scott McLaughlin, Malone.
Jurisdiction 7 - Karl Bieber, Albany; Willard Nethaway, Schenectady.
Jurisdiction 8 - Bill Collins, Nanuet; Robert Tyler, Highland. Jurisdiction 9 - Corinthia Ward, Bronx; Daniel Solimine, New Rochelle. Jurisdiction 10 - Peter Resvanis, Lake Ronkonkoma; Ronald Bevilacqua,Lawrence.
Two additional directors will be appointed by the New York State BowlingProprietors Association.
"It is imperative that we are accountable in every aspect of governanceand leadership, especially in the area of finances," Pettinella said. "The checks andbalances that are in place must be followed each and every step of the way. Just as important is establishing a system of regular communication with all of our members." The new Empire State USBC Bowling Association represents approximately80,000 members and is separate from the New York State USBC Women's BowlingAssociation and the New York State USBC Youth Association.

Tri-County NY
High Averages

Sullivan County resident bowlers capturing high average honors for the 2008-09 season included Kyle R. Stevens with a 228 bowled in the Liberty Lanes Thursday Men's Doubles league, Donald S. Durland 225 bowled in the Kiamesha Lanes Wednesday Men's league, John W. Hoffmann 225 bowled in the Kiamesha Lanes Monday Men's league (he also maintained a 220 average in the Kiamesha Lanes Wednesday Men's league, Robert N. Fix Jr. 223 maintained in the Liberty Lanes Wednesday Men's league (he also maintained a 216 in the Liberty Lanes Thursday Men's Doubles league, Dean A. Shattuck 220 maintained in the Kiamesha Lanes Wednesday Men's league, Allan L. Jones 219 maintained in the Kiamesha Lanes Wednersday Men's league, Edward R. Lake 218 maintained in the Kiamesha Lanes Wednesday Men's league (he also maintained a 215 average in the Kiamesha Lanes Monday Men's league, Jack A. Moylan 215 maintained in the Kiamesha Lanes Monday Men's league, Jo Jo VanKeuren 215 maintained in the Kiamesha Lanes Monday Men's league, Gregory J. Fallon 214 maintained in the Kiamesha Lanes Wednesday Men's league, Vinnie Collura Jr. 213 maintained in the Kiamesha Lanes Wednesday Men's league, Kort Wheeler 212 maintained in the Kiamesha Lanes Monday Men's league, Paul Minton Jr. 211 maintained in the Liberty Lanes Thursday Men's Doubles league and Rudy Belanchia 210 maintained in the Kiamesha Lanes Monday Men's league.
The only resident woman bowler to make it into the top average list was Debbie Durland with a 191 maintained in the Kiamesha Lanes Tuesday Mixed Fireman's league.

Women's 500 Club
Tourney Nov. 1

The 23ed Annual Orange-Sullivan Women's 500 Club tournament is scheduled for 12:30 p.m. November 1 at the Pinstreet Lanes in Warwick.
Entries close on October 20.
Entree fee is $20 and all entrants must be a member in good standing of the club and the USBC.
Five divisions include the open division for averages of 160 and higher, Division A for averages 145-159, Division B for averages 134-144, Division C for averages 129-133 and Division D for averages 128 and lower.
Your entry fee letter should include your name, USBC number, OS500 Club number and your average.
Submit you entry fee letter and check or money order (payable to Orange Sullivan Women's 500 Club) and mail to Tournament Director Barbara Korycki, 1030 Pulski Highway, Goshen, NY 10924.
Questions and information can be obtained by calling 845-651-4834 or e-mail bakbowler@hotmail.com

Alan Jones Scores
11 Strikes 299 Game

Livingston Manor bowler Alan Jones had a good night recently in the Wednesday Men's league at Kiamesha Lanes.
He pounded the maples for 11 strikes in a row for a 299 single game in his second game of the night.
Alan rolled a 231 in his first game for a 722 total.
He has a book average of 219 from last year.
Alan bowls with the Trade Star Int'l team with team members Frank Muller Jr., George Battle Jr., Larry Berens and team captain Dean Shattuck.

Local Scores

Kiamesha Lanes

Recent highlight scores in the Monday Men's league include a 202 by Michael Mulligan, Gil Suarez 203, Danny Ricco 245, Paul Durland 210,213, Jaryl Scott 202, 200, Vinnie Collura 215, Donald Durland 208, Frank Gerow Jr. 228, James A. Van Aken 214, 226, 639, Jason Jones Sr. 206, Tom Belgiovene 205, John Hoffmann 212, 217, 623, John Fischer 234, 212, Nate Sanders 256, 224, 642, William Bartley 203, 204, 605, David Graham 201, Serafin Rodriguez Jr. 203, 213, Pete Metro 253, 221, 646, Jo Jo VanKeuren 217, 212, 608, Al Caycho 206, Angel Rodriguez 213, 258, 222, 693, Rahul Patel 201, Frank Scuderi 232, 602, Roy Sweeney 214, Eddie Lake 232, 206, 632, Rick Lake 204, 214, 268, 716, Lloyd Bridges 201, Keith Smith 233, 606, Frank Amore 205, Alpesh Patel 205, 213, James Ratner 218, 224, 634, Jason Jones Jr. 257, 233, 683, Michael Travis 212, Mal Press 213, 202, 606 and Ronnie Totten 267, 201, 661.
In the Tuesday Mixed Firefighters league Cara Nicholson scored a 189, 191, 538, Carena Collura 191, Pat Mulhern 223, 520, Matt Cooper 204, Andrea Grossman 198, 203, 575, Neil Bell Jr. 214, Ed Guthrie 236, 201, 629, Mary Lee Williams 181, Joan Lake 190, 188, 526, Ryan Lepke 278, 217, 626, Jack Rustic 234, 240, 654, George Kelley 216, 604, Todd Telesky 214, Fran Kaiser 199, Connie Press 214, Tom Cooney 252, Debbie Durland 184, 515, Mal Press 204, 251, 258, 713, Jon Wilheim 230, 213, 223, 666, John Fischer 206, John Hoffmann 234, Robert Yakin Sr. 202 and Kris Gwiozdowski 205, 201.
In the Wednesday Men's league Daniel J. VanAken scored a 201, Kenny Hopkins Jr. 212, Kevin Stackhouse 259, 210, 648, Andrew Douglass 203, Al Caycho 203, 233, 617, Mike Weiner 201, 208, David Porter Jr. 216, Bob Yakin Jr. 206, Frank DiCostanzo 209, Frank Muller Jr. 202, George Battle Jr. 214, 211, 204, 629, Larry Berens 237, Dean Shattuck 215, 255, 278, 748, Paul Durland 217, Art Eggleton 208, Josh Strang 204, 233, 227, 664, Tom Belgiovene 206, 215, 234, 655, John Hoffmann 225, 213, 630, Tony Mentnech 232, Tom Mcintyre 205, 224, 619, Michael Travis 201, 234, Shawn Lyons 214, Anthony Atkins 232, Eddie Lake 279, 237, 262, 776, Gregory Fallon 225, 237, 233, 695, Jon Wilhelm 247, 256, 679, Richard Bradford 205, 204, 233, 642 and Donald Durland 237, 256, 224, 717.
In the Thursday Ladies league Karen Perrello scored 180, Debra Castillo 200, Hope McKeon 189, Carol Draudt 199, 539, Connie McKenley 195, 501, Pat Gibson 199, 503, Debbie Durland 220, 555, Anna Sawyer 181, Joan Lake 193, 532, Valerie Fersch 186, 536, Kim Peck 198, 506, Mardette Wilcox 224, 563, Valerie Exner 181 and Barbara Durback 182, 201, 548.

Beechwood Lanes

Recent highlight scores in the Tuesday Hortonville Ladies league include a 199 and 517 series by Kelly Gombita, Jane Benson 185, Debbie Loughrey 177, 176, 515, Sue Zieres 174 and Lillian Zieres 172.
In the Monday Ladies league Diane Staves scored a 179, 503, Julie Yewchuck 178, Diane Conroy 172, Lori Kimmes 195, Patty McGurrin 189, Jackie Gieger 179, 515 and Barbara Cady 507.
In the Wednesday Men's league Bob Glassel scored a 197, John Kline 209, 196, Rich Thony 200, 199 and Mark Yewchuck 204, 213, 603.

Gravity Lanes

Recent highlight scores in the Wednesday Fun Mixed league include a 224 by Bill Rutledge, Scott Ropke 211, Tom Kozlik 204 and Judy Mohn 190.

Fox Bowling Center

Recent highlight scores in the Ladies Tuesday Earl Birds league include a 180 by Kathleen Maltese and Sally Ballard 212.
In the Wednesday Men's Independent league Tom Anderson scored a 205, Cody Conway 202, Frank Course Jr. 211, 211, 617, Jim Dibble 233, 615, Brian Drumm 210, 223, 616, Anthony Gately 203, Art Gately 225, 257, 673, Craig Gehrig 206, 263, 661, Bill Gleim 203, 268, 659, Dylan Green 222, Jeremy Gulley 204, 208, John Gurnick 232, Steve Jocobi 201, Rob Johnson 215, Ryan Kille 230, 256, 212, 698, Jerry Kulakosky 256, 608, Donnie Marino 256, 256, 695, Robert McNaught 230, 224, 643, Karol Mech 201, Josh Milucky 211, 216, 613, Mitch Persbacker 232, Dick Price 268, 631, Charlie Reichenbaugh 220, ,218 and Josh Rice 224, 202.
In the Thursday Men's Deposit National league Al Bullis Jr. scored a 213, 203, 607, Al Bullis Sr. 237, 210, 201, 648, Andy Bullis 214, 219, 604, Dale Conklin 212, 203, 204, 619, Matt Conklin 201, Frank Couse Sr. 206, Frank Couse 268, 200, 630, Jeff Curtis 226, Carl Davis 209, 222, 603, Paul Fritz 210, 221, Bill Gleim 203, Paul Ignatovich 254, Robert Johnson 204, 268, 677, Gino Jones 215, 225, Greg Keesler 236, 248, 625, Harold Morgan 207, Neil Mosher 289, 247, 718, Len Terrell 203, 205, Sonny Triebe Sr. 247, 615, Jim Valentine 210, Skip Wilson 213, Dan Wormuth 204, 232, 203, 639 and Fran Wormuth 211.
In the Friday Mixed Couples league Andy Bullis scored a 238, 221, 632, Anne Couse 202, Howie Couse 235, 200, 219, 654, Crystal Ellis 187, Norman Ellis 221, 614, Linda Ferris 191, Bill Gleim 279, 216, 679, Gino Jones 202, 241, 604, Mark McGraw 202, Wayne Mclenon 205, Rick Mills 205, Brian Robinson 214, 212, 255, 681, Tim Smith 207, 210, Cecil Spencer 213, Tammy Stanton 182, Brian Tiffany 207Sandy Winans 204 and Dan Wormuth 202, 222.

This column is written by Ed Townsend, a public relations consultant to the amateur and professional sport of bowling and to several bowling writers associations. If you have a topic that would make good reading, or have league and tournament scores and information, Ed can be reached at 439-8177, by e-mail at mailto:edwardctownsend@hotmail.comand by Fax at 845-230-8674. For a more expanded version of the bowling column, please visit our Web Page at http://bght.blogspot.com/








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