Monday, November 28, 2011

Here & There Column 11-29-11

Trusting Facebook ?

If you want to talk about something that can consume a lot of your time (and many consider it wasted time) then Facebook certainly can fit right at the top of the list.
I use it to keep track of folks and we also use it for our columns.
Other folks use it to tell you their daily life story....when they go to bed, when they get up, where they have been, where they are going, etc, etc,
Wow.....privacy certainly it not a part of Facebook and some of the language we see on these pages just does not belong there.
So many users of Facebook say they don not trust Facebook chief Mark Zuckerberg as Facebook's real customers are not its 800 million free users but the companies who actually pay for our data which for some includes everything about us.
Now one can only guess that Zuckerberg gives a hoot about privacy guarantees because the only thing we will get is an illusion of privacy.
Just look at what this network recently performed as they gave users a big redesign of its interface that only encourages us users to divulge more about our lives.
Zuckerberg notes that the new sharing functions will help tell the story of our lives letting users tell their friends what they're reading, watching, hearing, eating and consuming.
Now the major reason Facebook wants us to do this is so they can use it to sell more fine-tuned advertising.
For those who are not aware Facebook has formed partnerships with Spotify, Netflix and Yahoo, companies that distribute music, movies and news.
Facebook's popularity works because folks like you and I want to connect in more meaningful ways with the people we know and they keep pushing us to make more of our private lives public.
We think there should be privacy guarantees and we are always telling folks close to us they should be careful what they put on Facebook.



Friday, November 25, 2011

Bowling Highlights Column 11-25-11

USBC Offers Experience Leagues


United States Bowling Congress Sport Bowling members looking to challenge themselves on the same conditions seen on the Professional Bowlers Association Tour again will have that opportunity with the return of the PBA Experience.
PBA Experience leagues will be back in action beginning Nov. 1, and bowlers will be able to test their skills on the Viper, Shark, Scorpion, Chameleon, Cheetah, Earl Anthony, Carmen Salvino, Detroit Open, World Championship, Tournament of Champions and U.S. Open oil patterns featured at national and regional PBA events. Patterns will be available in the coming weeks as they are adapted for the various lane machines.
"Bowlers really seem to enjoy measuring themselves against the pros they see on TV and other Sport bowlers," said USBC Executive Director Stu Upson. "We are pleased to once again partner with the PBA to offer this option to leagues across the country."
Competing on the same lane patterns used at the highest level helps bowlers focus on accuracy and shot making and puts an emphasis on spares. What sets a Sport pattern apart from a traditional house condition is the ratio of oil applied to the lane. A Sport pattern is much flatter and less forgiving, while a house shot allows for a greater margin of error.
While competing in a PBA Experience league does require a membership upgrade, there are many benefits to taking the Sport Bowling challenge. Along with being able to pinpoint weaknesses and hone their skills, Sport members are eligible for special awards, member rewards, great discounts from bowling's top manufacturers and local pro shops and a members-only section on BOWL.com that features tips and other valuable information.
"PBA Experience leagues allow bowlers to experience what it's like to bowl on the PBA Tour, but at their own pace and in a more comfortable environment," said PBA Commissioner Tom Clark. "These patterns are familiar and recognizable, and bowlers can improve by watching the PBA telecasts for strategies or by reading tips from their favorite PBA stars. We're all looking forward to the return of this program."
The international oil patterns currently being used for Team USA Experience leagues will continue to be available.
For more information on PBA Experience leagues, visit BOWL.com/sportbowling.

The Bowling Tip
By Mike Luongo

Bowlers: One of the previous tips was designed to help you achieve the correct body position to properly execute a bowling shot and be able to repeat it.
This week, we will cover the release, information that will help bowlers of all levels.
A properly executed release is possibly one of the most misunderstood parts of a bowling shot.
Most bowlers tend to muscle the ball through the release zone, either accelerating or decelerating on the downswing. The proper release for all bowlers, (whether you are a six-year-old with a conventional grip or an accomplished bowler with many years experience) can be executed by letting gravity bring the ball from the top of the swing through the release zone with no interference from your arm or shoulder muscles.
If the ball fits properly, the gravity will take it off your hand at the right time providing your body is in the proper position. Any rotation on the ball should come from the hand only, not your arm.
Using the proper technique will allow you to get as much rotation on the ball as desired.
Note: If your ball does not fit properly, it will require excessive grip pressure to hold on to which will make the release harder to execute.
Gravity can be your best friend or worst enemy depending on how you use it.
Mike Luongo is technically certified through IBPSIA as a Pro Shop Operator and Master
Instructor. He is also a Silver Level Coach with the USBC and is an Advisor along with being involved with Special Events with the Storm and Roto Grip Bowling Ball Company. If you have a question or subject you would like covered, he can be reached by telephone at 435-720-7939 or via email at mikel@stormbowling.com

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 by phone at 845-439-8177, by email at edwardctownsend@hotmail.com and by fax at 845-205-4474. For a more expanded version of this bowling column please visit our Web Page at http://bght.blogspot.com/ This column is also available on Facebook.



Local Bowling Scores

LOCAL BOWLING SCORES
BY ED TOWNSEND

BEECHWOOD LANES
Provided by Lori Kimmes

MONDAY LADIES LEAGUE

Jackie Gieger 155, Jodi Gulley 153, Beth Schumacher 178, Tracey Puerschner 150, 153, Diane Staves 156, 179, 171, 506, Diane Conroy 154, 169, Lori Kimmes 152, Barbara Cady 154.

CALLICOON KRISTAL BOWL
Provided by Kristal Whitmore

MONDAY HORTONVILLE LADIES LEAGUE

Sue Naughton 176, Kelly Gombita 167, Lillian Zieres 203, 184, 180, 567, Rebecca Rhodes 167, 150, Maureen Schlott 153, Joyce Brooks 160, Debbie Loughrey 170, Judy Mohn 165, 160, Kim Murphy 159, Mary Fitzgerald 162.

TUESDAY DELAWARE VALLEY MEN’S LEAGUE

Mark Hawley 183, Jeremy Gulley 180, Joe Gager 215, 185, Jon Wayne 194, 222, Kory Keesler 246, Jamie Greir 204, Ray Wunderlich 225, Mike Cole 213, 197, Brian Starr 222, Albert Tyles 201, Eugene Fulton 188, Wally Warren 189.

FOX BOWLING CENTER
Provided by Bill Gleim

TUESDAY LADIES EARLY BIRDS LEAGUE

Linda Ferris 180, Bonnie Laduke 233, 512, Sherry Persbacker 195, 513.

WEDNESDAY MEN’S INDEPENDENT LEAGUE

Andy Boice 226, Al Bullis Sr. 618, Andrew Bullis 264, 256, 702, Dale Conklin 648, Frank Couse Sr. 244, 646, Jim Dibble 226, 226, 646, Brian Drumm 235, 620, Randy Evanitsky Jr. 238, 622, Art Gately 254, Bill Gleim 277, 647, John Gurnick 228, Paul Ignatovich 245, 248, 686, Steve Jacobi 619, Rob Johnson 258, 702, Dick Layton 225, 241, 669, Robert McNaught 615, Donnie Marino 256, 233, 691, Mitch Persbacker 621, Dick Price 226, 631, Paul Siegler 235, Tim Smith 607, Zuke Wormuth 258, 230, 232, 720, Tony Wright 245, 693.

THURSDAY MEN’S DEPOSIT NATIONAL LEAGUE

Al Bullis Sr. 233, 647, Andy Bullis 257, 676, Craig Conklin 607, Ray Cornwell 225, Frank Couse Sr, 226, 225, 656, Jeff Curtis 259, 654, Carl Davis 635, Lenn Davis 236, 607, Paul Ignatovich 601, Gino Jones 232, 614, Greg Keesler 279, 605, Rick Mills 627, Neil Mosher 258, 237, 674, Dick Price 279, 652, Dan Wormuth 287, 692, Jay Wormuth 239, 641.

FRIDAY COUPLES LEAGUE

Howey Couse Jr. 299, 228, 723, Anne Couse 180, 233, 560, Bill Gleim 225, 273, 691, Julie Martin 191, Dana McGraw 191, 190, 201, 582, Rick Mills 232, 626, Sheri Oralls 224, 183, 557, Sandy Winans 215, Dan Wormuth 227, 627, Jeremy Wormuth 613.

SATURDAY BANTAM JUNIOR LEAGUES

Junior League boys Leal Gotthardt 141, Matthew Bennett 134, girls Cassandra Schoonmaker 143, Trisha McElroy 133, Bantam girls Bethany Brown 132, 102, Brenna Gleim 100, boys Ronnie Ellis 118, Thomas Schoonmaker 101.

SUNDAY MIXED FUN LEAGUE

Ray Cornwell 603, Don Marino 244, 234, 259, 737, Savanna Mills (Youth girls) 150, 154, 427, Parker Tiffany (Bantam boys) 149, 114, 131, Shirley Townsend 182, 508.

KIAMESHA LANES
Provided By James VanAken,
Mary Lee Williams,
Debbie Durland and Ryan Lepke

MONDAY MEN’S LEAGUE

Roy Sweeney 227, 637, Eddie Lake 255, 237, 676, Mike Mulligan 225, Shane Conner 639, Dan Ricco 236, 620, Mike Weiner 233, 235, 672, George “Spoon” Battle 263, 673, Larry Berens 288, 629, Erik Miller 233, 652, Donnie Durland 279, 245, 704, Jaryl Scott 267, 685, Vinnie Collura 235, 617, Matt Fallon 236, 669, Frank Scuderi 611, Jack Moylan 236, 654, Mitch Juron 266, 637, Pedro Agapito 279, 255, 243, 777, Anthony Atkins 245, 664, Kenny Atkins 226, 644, Wayne Atkins 257, 234, 707, Jesse Lopez 233, Jason Jones 249, 622, Dave Graham 247, 225, 688, Nate Sanders 234, James Durland 225, 669, John Wilhelm 233, 604, John Hoffmann 259, 670, Josh Strang 234, 609, Tom Belgiovene 227, 228, 625, Jody Farquhar 227, 256, 665, Al Caycho 237, 632, Keith Smith 225, 257, 678, Kevin Stackhouse 615, Cecil Walters 225, 624, Laresko Niffa 236, 675.

TUESDAY MIXEDFIREFIGHTERS LEAGUE

Joan Redington 219, 180, 571, Trasey Barres 195, 213, 567, Suzette Bertholf 185, 202, 535, Heather Dobell 514, Mary Lee Williams 501, Linda Schaefer 186, 501, Andrea Grossman 184, Cara Nicholson 182, Eddie Lake 268, 268, 733, Ryan Lepke 299, 698, Edward Walsh 277, 663, Mitch Juron 245, 662, Wayne Atkins 264, 639, Pedro Agapito 227, 635, Ed Guthrie 623, Robert Yakin Jr. 609, Shane Cunningham 245, Dave Dibble Jr. 244, Neil Bell Jr. 237, Kris Gwiozdowski 245.

WEDNESDAY MEN’S LEAGUE

Eddie Walsh 245, 661, James Durland 238, 234, 661, Pedro Agapito 267, 655, George “Spoon” Battle 613, Tim McIntyre 645, Josh Strang 237, 249, 643, Jaryl Scott 267, 694, Dan VanAken 233, 627, Kyle Vanwolde 245, 625, Timmy Minton 234, 648, Wayne Atkins 258, 632, John Hoffmann 238, 617, Jim VanAken 226, Steve Belgiovene 257, Gregory Fallon 237, 616, Matt Fallon 257, 236, 690, John Wilhelm 242, 674, Don Durland 248, 247, 677, Kevin Stackhouse 245, 664, Kenny Atkins 245, 247.

THURSDAY LADIES LEAGUE

J. Drobysh 187, K. Sawyer 191, M. Conklin 198, J. Lake 184, 211, B. Merton 213, 195, C. Nicholson 184, D. Durland 233, 200, M. Wilcox 206, T. Schultz 192.

FRIDAY MIXED LEAGUE

David Graham 234, 257, 706, Eddie Lake 267, 704, Ryan Lepke 227, 628, Tom Palmer 247, 225, 668, Frank Scuderi 225, 624, Eugene Kelly 234, 650, Wayne Luttrell 602, John Wilhelm 633, James Piontek 236, Cathy Carpenter 191, 190, 553, Linda Carrier 180, 502, Joan Lake 528, Carolyn Williams 198, April Aldrich 181, 203, 512, Mary Ann Drobysh-Berens 223, 532, Jessica Mulligan 199, Trasey Barres 183, 529, Laura Palmer 184.

LIBERTY LANES
Provided by Bob Fix Jr.

MONDAY MEN’S LEAGUE

Kyle Stevens 247, 278, 713, Paul Minton 255, 604, Chris Stevesn 196, 238, 591, Chas Tuttle 214, 221, 581, Todd Houghtaling 199, 576, Dan Martinetti 201, 193, 574, Carlos Torres 190, 231, 571, Anthony Atkins 232, Ed Blume Sr. 228, Walt Edwards 209, Ralph Coney 208, Chris McKay 201, Burdy Belanchia 196, Dean Shattuck 196, Robert Cady 194, and Thomas Fix 191.

WEDNESDAY MEN’S LEAGUE

Keith Smith 246, 238, 215, 699, Kyle Stevens, 237, 241, 214, 692, Russell Bivins, 206,276,661, Gene Smith 224, 224, 636, Anthony Atkins 219, 220, 193, 632, Thomas Fix 191, 207, 220, 618, Chris Stevens 216, 225, 618, Rich Bivins, 212, 215, 616, Rob Tuttle, 269, 615, Paul Minton 235, 192, 612, Dwayne Cabrera 197, 220, 595, Jerry Scandore 205, 209, 592, Jim Fiore 193, 203, 194, 590, Stew Stevens 192, 216, 580, Mike Aumick 214, Deming Roosa 214, Dave Sawall 214, Jason Jones 212, Mark Carman Jr. 203, 191, Bobby Cooper 196, 200, Ed Blume 197, David Graham 197, 190, Tony Mears 195, Mike Durbak 192, Merlin Bound 191, Robert Stewart 191, Carlos Torres 191.

THURSDAY LADIES LEAGUE

Wendy Finn 187, 513, Tabatha Smith 183, 184, 513, Elisa Bound 201, 506, Billie Jo Bound 170, 490, Audrey Woolard 175, 480, Maureen Hopper 194, Karen Martin 181, Nancy Blume 178, Jane Mann 177, Diane Edwards 172, Laurie Dutcher 170.

FRIDAY MIXED LEAGUE

Kyle Stevens 223, 205, 191, 619, Alan La Bounty 211, 195, 591, Larry Goldenberg 190, 205, 195, 590, Betty Jane Stevens 213, 529, Sharon Russell 180, 173, 516, Geo Cary 197, Luis Torres, Brian Devine 190, Vicky Ferrazzoli 180, Wendy Swan 172.

SATURDAY MIXED LEAGUE

Keith Smith 214, 276, 214, 704, Thomas Fix, 258, 190, 222, 670, Russell Bivins 222, 200, 209, 631, Deming Roosa 226, 593, Gene Smith 226, 192, 578, Tabatha Smith 185, 502, Phil Norris 193, Michele Roosa 177.

SUNDAY MIXED LEAGUE

Jim Fiore 246, 205, 223, 674, Thomas Fix 234, 237, 653, Rich Winters Sr. 203, 225, 223, 651, Bob Feeney 210, 216, 602, Barbara Cady, 195, 493, Jan Brahm 179, 480, Jerry Scandore 216, Robert Cady 197, 191, Lynn Winters 172, 194, Dottie Fiore 192, Jan Brahm 179.

LIBERTY ELKS BUMPER LEAGUE

Hudson Danzilo 78, Logan Danzilo 71, Colin Flynn 55, Ali Dworetsky 53, Riley Totten 53, Jake Parks 51, Madison Bertholf 48.

LIBERTY ELKS BANTAM LEAGUE

Ian Cody 97, 82, 179, Jarod Hellerer 86, 71, 157, Kayla McMahon 80, 53, 133, David Schiff 77, 48, 125, Kylie Flynn 49, 71, 120, Chandler Fink 70, 49, 119, Sean McMahon 70, 40, 110, Tanner Parks 51, 54, 105, Emma Dworetsky 46, 50, 96, Corrine Hellerer 49, 45, 94.

LIBERTY ELKS TEENAGE LEAGUE

John Kolarik 211, 192, 185, 588, Ryan Feeney 156, 176, 158, 490, Anthony Kolarik 193, 148, 132, 473, Louie Brahm 119, 131, 180, 430, Anthony LuPardo 129, 147, 148, 424, Zachary Cody 154, 147, 111, 412, Glen McCausland 127, 163, 114, 404, Alaura Delong 146, 144, 89, 389, Cameron Reichenbaugh 115, 131, 125, 371, Bobby Kehrley 140, 108, 122, 370, Jonathan Griesbeck 113, 137, 115, 365, Felicia Reichenbaugh 157, 95, 74, 326.


Monday, November 21, 2011

Here & There Column 11-22-11

County Voters Want New Direction

Congratulations to Sullivan County voters in the Nov. 8 elections .....they voted to tell candidates that they must stop doing political business as usual and that the "good-old-boy" style of politics must become a thing of the past.
County legislative incumbents caught up with the sweeping broom included Leni Binder, Jodi Goodman and as of this writing a close race in District 3 between incumbent Elwin Wood and Kitty Vetter might end up with the incumbent on the losing side.
We don't take the Nov 8 vote and the changes that will take place because of this vote as just being political as in Democrat vs. Republican.
Candidates need the political party system but in local elections its the quality of the candidate that puts them in the winning circle.
Several of the new legislators we have known over the years will have to prove to the political system that their personal knowledge and background will benefit all Sullivan County residents......the election of Cindy Kurpil Gieger and Ira Steingart brings a breath of fresh air to our local government.
We do not personally know Gene Benson, Cora Edwards or Scott Samuelson but they were part of the new boys on the block that voters approved of and we wish all the new legislators the best as they hopefully can come up with solutions to working through difficult financial times with limited reserves and cut backs in state and federal funding.
The new legislature will definitely be challenged as they attempt to bring fiscal responsibility, honesty and accountability to their elected positions.
These new legislators will learn quickly what all government has had to learn these past several years.
We hope and pray that they are not consumed as they develop new ideas on how to reduce the size of government with consolidation that must bring a reduction in the heavy tax burden we are all facing.



Friday, November 18, 2011

Bowling Highlights Column



James VanAken Rolls 3rd 300 Game


Forty-two year-old Woodbourne bowler James VanAken recorded his third career 300 game on November 7 in the Monday Men's league at Kiamesha Lanes.
This 300 game along with a 235 and a 187 gave James a 722 series and was rolled on lanes 11 and 12 using a Hammer Black Widow Sting bowling ball.
VanAken has been bowling for some 23 years and his two previous 300 games were also bowled at Kiamesha Lanes.
He presently maintains a 201 average in the Monday league and a 206 in the Wednesday Men's league, also at Kiamesha Lanes.
James serves as the secretary of both the Monday and Wednesday Men's leagues.
Bowlers on Jim's Monday night team consist of John Hoffmann, Josh Strang and Tom Belgiovene.
James is married 14 years to Loretta and their family consists of daughters Kristy, Megan, Stephanie and Jennifer.
He is employed at Clearwater Dist. as a service technician.


The Bowling Tip
By Mike Luongo


Bowlers: This week's tip is for bowlers using high performance balls.
These balls are made of urethane, urethane with reactive additives, with or without particles.
All performance balls come out of the box with either some degree of matte finish, a compounded finish or polished finish.
When a manufacturer chooses a box finish for a bowling ball, many times it is for shelf appeal. All companies want you to choose their products and what you need to know as a customer is that the cover on your performance ball can be adjusted to best fit your needs.
What does this mean for a customer? To maximize your scoring ability on a given lane condition, the cover stock of your bowling ball must match the lane condition. If your ball is grabbing too early, you will need some polish. If the ball is already polished, use a higher degree of polish, preferably something with a slip agent. This will help you get the ball down the lane with less effort.
The tell tale sign of a ball grabbing the lane too soon is when you see the ball hook and then it stops hooking.
On the other hand, if your ball is skidding too far down the lane, you will need surface friction on the ball. How much friction you will need will depend on your ball speed, rev rate and the amount of oil on the lane. The degree of matte finish could be as little as 4,000 or as much as 320.
Reminder.....these are adjustments to fine tune your ball reaction. It is up to the Pro Shop professional to help you purchase the ball or balls with the proper core and cover to match both your game and the lane surface on which you bowl. Depending on how serious you are about your bowling, and how many centers you bowl in, you may need more than one ball to help you match the conditions.
And always remember.....your equipment should be cleaned each time it is used.
Mike Luongo is technically certified through IBPSIA as Pro Shop Operator and Master Instructor. He is also a Silver Level Coach with the USBC and is also an Advisor along with being involved with Special Events with the Storm and Roto Grip Bowling Ball Company. If you have a question or subject you would like covered, he can be reached by telephone at 435-720-7939 or via email at mikel@stormbowling.com

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 by phone at 845-439-8177, by email at edwardctownsend@hotmail.com and by fax at 845-205-4474. For a more expanded version of this column go to our Web Page at http://bght.blogspot.com/ We are also available on Facebook.


Local Bowling Scores

LOCAL BOWLING SCORES
BY ED TOWNSEND

BEECHWOOD LANES
Provided by Lori Kimmes

MONDAY LADIES LEAGUE

Diane Staves 152, Diane Conroy 159, 171, Lois Erdman 151, 180, 172, 503, Jackie Gieger 161, Julie Yewchuck 179, Pam Wayne 153, Dot McCormack 159, 170, Tracey Puerschner 178, 202, 172, 552.

CALLICOON KRISTAL BOWL
Provided By Kristal Whitmore

MONDAY HORTONVILLE LADIES LEAGUE

Sue Naughton 154, Kelly Gombita 157, 161, Pat Peters 154, Rebecca Rhodes 155, Judy Mohn 174, Sue Zieres 156, Sillporah Boldiis 173, 186.

TUESDAY DELAWARE VALLEY MEN’S LEAGUE

Mark Hawley 182, Joe Gager 184, Jon Wayne 195, Kory Keesler 200, Kris Rasmussen 194, Mike Cole 235, 193, Gary Maas 198, Eugene Fulton 190, Mike Gieger 186, Wally Warren 182, Tom Brockner 186, Damien VanLeuven 202, 186, Gary Erlwein 204, 184, Jeremy Gulley 182.

FOX BOWLING CENTER
Provided By Bill Gleim

TUESDAY LADIES EARLY BIRDS LEAGUE

Linda Ferris 181.

WEDNESDAY MEN’S INDEPENDENT LEAGUE

Tom Anderson 235, Andrew Bullis 236, 641, Marc Cetta 617, Cody Conway 225, Brandon Drumm 246, Brian Drumm 247, John Gurnick 225, 245, 660, Jack Hazen 226, 606, Paul Ignatovich 608, Rob Johnson 225, 627, Greg Keesler 239, 604, Don Marino 237, 607, Ed Milk Jr. 631, Neil Mosher 267, 685, Dick Price 238, 602, Tim Smith 620, Zuke Wormuth 259, 663, Jeremy Wormuth 611, Jay Wormuth 226, Tony Wright 231, 263, 717.

THURSDAY MEN’S DEPOSIT NATIONAL LEAGUE

Al Bullis Jr. 614, Al Bullis Sr. 243, Andy Bullis 259, 235, 707, Dale Conklin 229, Howard Couse Sr. 606, Jeff Curtis 227, 605, Paul Ignatovich 631, Gino Jones 225, Greg Keesler 225, 649, Neil Mosher 606, Paul Siegler 239, Scott Wahl 266, 629.

FRIDAY COUPLES LEAGUE

Judy Ellis 184, Hope Jones 214, 503, Wayne McClenon 227, Mark McGraw 230, Sheri Oralls 204, 189, 558, Jen Smith 182, Brianna Walker 199, 522, Sandy Winans 190, Jeremy Wormuth 225, 606.

SATURDAY YOUTH LEAGUES

Junior League: Kayla Smith 139, Rachel Hanstine 140, Bantam League: Mikayla Norton 102, Ronnie Ellis 113.

SUNDAY MIXED FUN LEAGUE

Kristyanna Capel (youth girls) 183, 223, 163, 569, Don Marino 235, Rick Mills 249, 230, 692, Savanna Mills (youth girls) 125, 142, Shelly Mills 194, 543, Shirley Townsend 194, 192, 534.

KIAMESHA LANES
Provided By James VanAken
Mary Lee Williams, Debbie
Durlandand Ryan Lepke

MONDAY MEN’S LEAGUE

Jaryl Scott 249, 238, 671, Pedro Agapito 247, 668, Dave Graham 277, 228, 729, Nate Sanders 268, 258, 714, Willie Bartley 225, John Fischer 608, Al Caycho 243, 611, Cecil Walters 225, Ronnie Totten 254, 638, George “Spoon” Battle 245, Larry Berens 227, 613, Dan Ricco 255, 643, Tom Palmer 603, Matt Fallon 268, 627, Jim Piontex 226, Frank Scuderi 234, 290, 737, James Durland 247, Justin Lopez 233, 605, Eddie Lake 233, 248, 674, Rick Lake 247, 268, 732, Anthony Atkins 244, 664, John Hoffmann 255, 239, 248, 742, Josh Strang 257, 687, Tom Belgiovene 243, 671.

TUESDAY MIXED FIREFIGHTERS LEAGUE

Mary Lee Williams 187, 233, 183, 603, Joan Lake 200, 200, 571, Carena Collura 180, 185, 521, Cara Nicholson 188, 513, Andrea Grossman 195, 505, Joan Redington 181, Mandy Juron 198, Eddie Lake 236, 246, 683, Edward Walsh 237, 226, 663, Stan Gilmore 227, 656, Dave Dibble Jr. 225, 225, 649, Wayne Atkins 235, 640, Ryan Lepke 247, 638, Ed Guthrie 229, 637, Cecil Walters 244, 610, Mitch Juron 266, Russ Keesler 227.

WEDNESDAY MEN’S LEAGUE

John Hoffmann 246, 258, 716, Jim VanAken 236, 619, Steve Belgiovene 238, 650, Tom Belgiovene 226, 230, 647, Frank Muller 606, Kyle VanWolde 630, Shane Cunningham 267, 267, 706, Tim McIntyre 244, Josh Strang 237, 289, 675, Jaryl Scott 226, 265, 707, Eddie Walsh 622, James Durland 243, 662, Greg Fallon 257, 279, 704, Matt Fallon 609, Donald Durland 235, 235, 238, 708, Alpesh Patel 611, Craig Wilhelm 247, 608, Kenny Atkins 256, 657, Anthony Atkins 227, Wayne Atkins 632, Paul Durland 615, Frank DiConstanzo 237, Dan VanAken 227, 610.

FRIDAY MIXED LEAGUE

David Graham 265, 641, Eddie Lake 256, 641, Larry Berens 225, 252, 633, Ryan Lepke 247, 225, 226, 698, Frank Emmens 242, 659, Eugene Kelly 225, 230, 234, 689, John Hoffmann 225, 639, Dan Ricco 236, John Wilhelm 231, 648, James Piontek 240, Joan Lake 204, 222, 596, Mary Ann Drobysh-Berens 506, Christina Seidler 192, 512, Antionette Rau 193, 211, 197, 601, Kathy Fielding 205, Cathy Carpenter 182, 202, 539, Julie Chen 180, Linda Schaefer 192.

LIBERTY LANES

Provided by Bob Fix Jr.

MONDAY MEN’S LEAGUE

Ralph Coney 237, 278, 696, Dean Shattuck 201, 216, 257, 674, Kyle Stevens 197, 225, 242, 664, Paul Minton 237, 192, 219, 648, Ed Blume 214, 203, 201, 618, Rudy Belanchia 212, 204, 193, 609, Todd Houghtaling 227, 604, Pete Meachum 209, 212, 601, Chris Stevens 226, 197, 587, Thomas Fix 226, 578, Robert Cady 192, 192, 191, 575, Chris McKay 213, Bruce Garritt 199, Dan Martinetti 196, Jason Jones 195, Manasseh O’Brien 194, Chas Tuttle 191.

WEDNESDAY MEN’S LEAGUE

Anthony Atkins 224, 246, 217, 687, Herbie Sklar 257, 202, 193, 652, Kyle Stevens 201, 197, 244, 642, Dwayne Cabrera 227, 200, 203, 630, Chuck McAllister 238, 203, 613, Ed Blume 196, 214, 191, 601, Thomas Fix 207, 215, 594, Ryan Lepke 211, 196, 587, Paul Minton 258, 586, Mark Carman Jr. 227, 192, 579, Jerry Scandore 209, 230, 579, Chris Stevens 236, Robert Stewart 233, Bobby Cooper 221, Deming Roosa 221, Carlos Torres 218, Mike Durbak 216, Mike Aumick 205, Glenn Norris 204, Jim Fiore 201, Mark Carman Sr. 200, Jason Jones Sr. 200, Rob Tuttle 199, Stew Stevens 194, Tony Mears 193, Dan Martinetti 192, Keith Smith 192.

THURSDAY LADIES LEAGUE

Tabatha Smith 181, 508, Wendy Finn 180, 491, Billie Jo Bound 179, 484, JoAnne Wright 176, 481, Sandy Cassevah 180, Joann Bowers 179, 179, Cindy Short 178, Kathi Smith 176.

FRIDAY MIXED LEAGUE

Kyle Stevens 231, 234, 245, 710, Alan LaBounty 241, 225, 651, Luis Torres 216, 197, 599, Sharon Russell 181, 220, 567, Geo Crary 215, Mike Fritz 192, Jeannie Melchik 173.

SATURDAY MIXED LEAGUE

Keith Smith 201, 207, 253, 661, Thomas Fix 211, 219, 194, 624, Phil Norris 190, 191, 217, 598, Russell Bivins 200, 204, 589, Deming Roosa 215, 190, 581, Tabatha Smith 171, 194, 191, 556, Michele Roosa 171, 491, Herbie Sklar 194, 214, Gene Smith 204, Chris Gibson 196.

SUNDAY MIXED LEAGUE

Bob Feeney 205, 248, 228, 681, Jim Fiore 204, 248, 641, Jerry Scandore 259, 197, 639, Robert Cady 193, 225, 602, Barbara Cady 194, 515, Sheila Fix 201, 512, Thomas Fix 215, Jan Brahm 173.

LIBERTY ELKS BUMPER LEAGUE

Riley Totten 74, Terrance Hayden 69, Alaura Delong 65, Alli Dworetsky 58, Logan Danzilo 49, Carson Jones 49, Hudson Danzilo 48, Madison Bertholf 39.

LIBERTY ELKS BANTAM LEAGUE

Mikey Fritz 92, 94, 186, Jarod Hellerer 101, 84, 185, Ian Cody 97, 68, 175, Lindsie Siegel 56, 117, 173, Zachary DeLong 70, 86, 156, Dara Schiff 78, 58, 136, Kayla McMahon 51, 73, 124, Tanner Parks 54, 52, 106, Corrine Hellerer 58, 46, 104, Sean McMahon 40, 57, 97, David Schiff 38, 54, 92, Emma Dworetsky 41, 47, 88, Chandler Fink 35, 37, 72.

LIBERTY ELKS TEENAGE LEAGUE

John Kolarik 256, 217, 215, 688, Anthony Kolarik 189, 169, 181, 539, Louie Brahm 169, 183, 161, 513, Robby Lyons 167, 154, 161, 482, Zachary Cody 169, 124, 406, Ryan Feeney 130, 130, 388, Felicia Reichenbaugh 162, 385, Anthony Lupardo 128, 149, 379, Cameron Reichenbaugh 129, 136, 370, Glen McCausland 95, 134, 317, Bobby Kehrley 116, Kamry Conboy 105, 104, Alaura DeLong 101, Jonathan Griesbeck 140.


Tuesday, November 15, 2011

Here & There Column 11-15-11

Why Don't We Keep DST Year Round

Are we a nation who wants to use more energy or less energy?
A discussion two Saturday nights ago when we "fell back" with our clocks one hour from Daylight Savings Time (DST) to Standard Time brought on some interesting remarks and got the brain wheels churning with several thoughts.
One in our group offered the comment that the change to DST allows us to use less energy in lighting out homes and communities use less electricity with municipal lighting and shopping malls would also use less electricity in lighting their parking lots.
It is also a fact that in 2005 DST became four weeks longer as a result of the passage of the Energy Policy Act which extended DST by four weeks from the second Sunday of March to the first Sunday in November.
This Act was put into law with the hope that it would save10,000 barrels of oil each day through reduced use of power of businesses during daylight hours.....this does seem logical.
This procedure some said could not come up with energy savings using DST.
During DST the sun appears to rise one hour later in the morning and stretches the day longer by setting one hour later and discussion by our group indicated the following:
1. DST could reduce road accidents and injuries.
2. DST gives more social time with family and friends.
3. DST can boost the tourism industry because it increases the amount of outdoor activities.
4. DST can save energy due to less artificial light needed during the evening hours.
A lot of folks favor DST all year round but as long as the politicians and government have their fingers in this topic no predictions can be made where DST will go in the future.



Saturday, November 12, 2011

Bowling Highlights Column 11-11-11

USBC Open Package Available

Bowlers headed to the 2012 United States Bowling Congress Open Championships in Baton Rouge, La., will have the chance to be treated like Mardi Gras royalty if they take advantage of the tournament's new VIP program.
The USBC Open Championships VIP package includes several gifts, discounts and other features combined into one great deal that can be purchased exclusively on BOWL.com for just $199.95. It is perfect as a holiday gift or a special opportunity for a veteran competitor looking to enhance the tournament experience.
Because certain portions of the program must be scheduled, bowlers are required to purchase their VIP memberships at least 30 days prior to their dates of competition in Baton Rouge.
"The Open Championships experience already is unique and exciting for our bowlers, but we're hoping to make the 2012 event even more memorable with our VIP package," said Kevin Terry, USBC's Managing Director of Marketing and Membership. "We've combined all the best things from the tournament into one great package and added some special gifts and value for our most dedicated bowlers."
Here's a look at the components of the VIP package:
Member polo shirt, One-hour coaching session on the new practice lanes, which will feature the tournament lane condition, VIP Welcome/Express tournament check-in,
VIP photo/video package, Complimentary locker, Express weigh-in, Complimentary seating at USBC-televised events, 25% discount at the on-site USBC SportStore, $50 Bowling Ball Express discount, VIP membership card.
The VIP package does not include entry fees for the event. To get complete details and become an Open Championships VIP, visit BOWL.com/vip, or call (800) 514-2695, ext. 3151.

The Bowling Tip
By Mike Luongo

Bowlers: This week's tip will help you execute and repeat good shots by having your body set properly so that you can use the laws of physics to roll the ball and eliminate tension in your swing.
As I've mentioned in previous columns, too much upper body and head movement make it very difficult to repeat shots.
The purpose of the stance is to place the body in an athletic position, eliminate all unnecessary movements during the approach and reduce tension.
Resting forearms against the body, in the stance, will help reduce tension in the upper body.
How do we do this?
Here are the four steps in the proper order for setting posture.
1. Set the feet (toward your breakpoint).
2. Set your head (tilted over the ball).
3. Set your posterior (this is your balance point as you are swinging a heavy object).
4. Set the ball position close as noted above.
You are now in position to start a smooth approach. Maintain your body position and let the ball swing under your shoulder.You sill find this easy to repeat shot after shot.
Mike Luongo is technically certified through IBPSIA as a Pro Shop Operator and Master Instructor. He is also a certified Silver Level Coach with the USBC and is an Advisor along with being involved with Special Events with the Storm and Roto Grip Bowling Ball Company. If you have a question or subject you would like covered, he can be reached by telephone at 435-720-7939 or via email at mikel@stormbowling.com

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 top that would make good reading or have league and tournament scores and information, Ed can be reached at 845-439-8177, by email at edwardctownsend@hotmail.com and by fax at 845-205-4474. For a more expanded version of this column visit our Web Page at http://bght.blogspot.com/ We are also available on Facebook.







LOCAL BOWLING SCORES

LOCAL BOWLING SCORES
BY ED TOWNSEND

BEECHWOOD LANES
Provided by Lori Kimmes

MONDAY LADIES LEAGUE

Julie Yewchuck 154, Pam Wayne 157, Diane Staves 157, 153, Barbara Cady 157, 174, Beth Schumacher 151, Dot McCormack 154, Tracey Puerschner 183, 175, 179, 537, Jody Schanil 164.

CALLICOON KRISTAL BOWL
Provided by Kristal Whitmore

MONDAY HORTONVILLE LADIES LEAGUE

Sue Naughton 163, 158, Linda Millis 157, Lillian Zieres 199, 157, 152, 508, Pat Peters 155, 169, Debbie Loughrey 179, Sillporah Boldiis 150.

TUESDAY DELAWARE VALLEY MEN’S LEAGUE

Mark Hawley 188, Jon Wayne 175, Alan Rutledge 179, Kory Keesler 184, 223, 204, 611, Don Hill 186, Brian Marino 190, Mike Cole 183, 182, Jeff Nober 188, Eugene Fulton 191, Mike Sorge 182, 179, Mike Gieger 192, Damien VanLeuven 178, Josh Milucky 197.

FOX BOWLING CENTER
Provided by Bill Gleim

TUESDAY LADIES EARLY BIRDS LEAGUE

Bonnie Laduke 189.

WEDNESDAY MEN’S INDEPENDENT LEAGUE

Tom Anderson 225, 234, 659, Andrew Bullis 276, 234, 713, Cody Conway 233, Randy Evanitsky Jr. 247, Bill Gleim 239, 610, Steve Jacobs 229, 627, B.J. Johnson 246, Donnie Marino 242, 274, 723, Ed Milk Jr. 225, Mitch Persbacker 233, Tim Smith 236, 620, Zuke Wormuth 631, Jeremy Wormuth 615, Jay Wormuth 234.

THURSDAY MEN’S DEPOSIT NATIONAL LEAGUE

Al Bullis Jr. 255, 632, Al Bullis Sr. 609, Andy Bullis 233, 602, Dale Conklin 258, 609, Ray Cornwell 231, Paul Ignatovich 247, 672, Greg Keesler 226, 630, Matt May 254, Rick Mills 236, Neil Mosher 630, Dick Price 235, 628, Tim Smith 246, 647.

FRIDAY COUPLES LEAGUE

Howey Couse Jr. 237, 258, 225, 720, Anne Couse 217, 194, 184, 595, Judy Ellis 512, Bob Ellis 247, 622, Hope Jones 184, Lisa Koch 180, Dana McGraw 188, 193, 546, Mark McGraw 227, 624, Sheri Oralls 191, 514, Walt Oralls 247, 618, Tim Smith 250, 608, Dan Wormuth 256, 665, Michelle Wormuth 191, 525.

SATURDAY BANTAM-JR. LEAGUE

Junior League boys: Nick Dunlap 164, Leal Gotthardt 148, Junior League girls: Brooke Rosengrant 141. Bantam League boys: Jeremiah Burrows 91, Bantam League girls: Brenna Gleim 96.

SUNDAY MIXED FUN LEAGUED

.J. Capel (Bantam Boys) 125, 112, Kristlyanna Capel (Youth Girls) 140, 151, 127, 418, Ray Cornwell 622, Don Marino 260, 666, Dustin Mills (Bantam Boys) 107, 115, 111, Jean Mills 501, Rick Mills 253, 616, Savanna Mills (Youth Girls) 139, 137, 152, 428, Parker Tiffany (Bantam Boys) 155, 102.

KIAMESHA LANES

Provided by James VanAken,
Mary Lee Williams, Debbie Durland
and Ryan Lepke

MONDAY MEN’S LEAGUE

John Lopez 258, 601, Jason Jones 232, 618, George “Spoon” Battle 236, Erik Miller 246, 670, Eddie Lake 247, Rick Lake 235, 646, Anthony Atkins 632, Kenny Atkins 245, 665, Wayne Atkins 234, 266, 277, 777, Nate Sanders 236, 244, 678, John Fisher 226, 600, Matt Fallon 236, 236, 667, Vinnie Scuderi 237, 603, Jim Piontex 225, John Hoffmann 233, 262, 712, Josh Strang 226, 226, 668, Tom Belgiovene 234, 237, 646, Francisco Martinez 234, 615, Jody Farquhar 235, Al Caycho 604, Keith Smith 238, 235, 646, Mike Weiner 258, 664, Paul Durland 245, 680, Vinnie Collura 226, Kevin Stackhouse 238, 238, 645, Ronnie Totten 641, Jack Moylan 629, Mitch Juron 243, Cory VanKeuren 248, 625, Craig Wilhelm 225, Jon Wilhelm 235, 228, 679, Pedro Agapito 610, Armen Murad 229, 231, 648.

TUESDAY MIXED FIREFIGHTERS LEAGUE

Suzette Bertholf 189, 205, 570, Mary Lee Williams 208, 194, 549, Trasey Barres 180, 185, 519, Andrea Grossman 183, 504, Joan Lake 181, Cara Nicholson 186, Barbara Rustic 183, 189, Joan Redington 180, Ed Guthrie 254, 673, Robert Yakin Jr. 238, 232, 660, David Dibble Jr. 256, 660, Ryan Lepke 244, 242, 658, Russ Keesler 630, Eddie Walsh 227, 623, Pedro Agapito 228, 600, Stan Gilmore 229, Neil Bell Jr. 226, Jack Rustic 226.

WEDNESDAY MEN’S LEAGUE

Greg Fallon 226, Matt Fallon 268, 642, Jon Wilhelm 248, 670, Don Durland 232, 269, 258, 759, Shane Cunningham 246, 654, Kyle VanWolde 632, Eddie Lake 286, 225, 707, Shawn Sinistore 243, 625, James Durland 230, 234, 639, Pedro Agapito 237, 624, John Hoffmann 236, 257, 683, Tom Belgiovene 233, 627, Kevin Stackhouse 257, 652, Kenny Atkins 225, 234, 671, Josh Strang 267, 662, Jaryl Scott 237, 643, Charlie Tuttle 232, Timmy Minton 235, Anthony Atkins 229, Wayne Atkins 639, Al Frangipone 238, Jason Jones 228, 642, Dan VanAken 249, 648.

FRIDAY MIXED LEAGUE

Larry Berens 250, 241,713, Jon Wilhelm 243, 631, Eddie Lake 242, 226, 675, Leroy Williams 237, John Hoffmann 236, 225, 676, Kevin Stackhouse 234, 618, Tom Palmer 232, 667, Dave Graham 630, Joan Lake 221, 510, Antionette Rau 203, 199, 557, Linda Schaefer 187, Sherri Laird 183, Carolyn Williams 180, 505.

LIBERTY LANES

Provided by Bob Fix Jr.

MONDAY MEN’S LEAGUE

Kyle Stevens 215, 237, 258, 710; Ralph Coney 224, 210, 233, 667, Dean Shattuck 193, 244, 202, 639, Thomas Fix 269, 635, Chris Stevens 218, 213, 609, Ed Blume 201, 213, 191, 605, Rudy Belanchia 202, 202, 194, 598, Jason Jones Sr. 247, 593, Walt Edwards 200, 221, 587, Paul Minton 211, 583, Todd Houghtaling 213, Robert Cady 212, Chris Santillo 208, Chris McKay 199, 195, Pete Meachum 198, Bruce Garritt 192

WEDNESDAY MEN’S LEAGUE

Dwayne Cabrera 203, 234, 247, 684, Kyle Stevens 210, 246, 225, 681, Anthony Atkins 214, 238, 217, 669, Chris Stewart 213, 212, 226, 651, Jim Fiore 204, 257, 646, Thomas Fix 268, 234, 643, David Graham 245, 224, 641, Jerry Scandore 226, 224, 620, Gene Smith 202, 213, 592, Stew Stevens 191, 203, 194, 588, Ed Blume 192, 218, 583, Rich Bivins 213, Mark Carman Sr. 190, 212, Paul Minton 210, Jason Jones 198, 205, Larry Hicks 204, Mike Durbak 197, 190, Glen Norris 195, Robert Stewart 194, Ray Stanishia 192, Chris Stevens 192, 191, Mark Carman Jr. 191, Deming Roosa 190

THURSDAY LADIES LEAGUE

JoAnne Wright 171, 487, Elisa Bound 176, 481, Wendy Finn 192, Debbie Sklar 188, Jane Mann 185, Barbara Cady 179, Tabatha Smith 174, Amanda Irwin 173, Carly Sklar 173, Maureen Barber 172, Sue Jones 171

FRIDAY NIGHT MIXED LEAGUE

Kyle Stevens 221, 246, 220, 687, Connie Beach 179, 180, 528, Debbie Sklar 185, 182, 510, Sharon Russell 170

SATURDAY MIXED LEAGUE

Phil Norris 199, 223, 606, Kevin Norris 237, 585, Michele Roosa 172, 487, Glenn Norris 233, Deming Roosa 214, Keith Smith 211, Jim Fiore 195, Wendy Swan 183

SUNDAY MIXED LEAGUE

Kyle Stevens 253, 212, 234, 699, Bob Feeney 215, 213, 617, Robert Cady 207, 221, 590, Barbara Cady 213, 172, 553, Dean Winters 206, Dottie Fiore 202, Jim Fiore 192, Sara Jahrling 171

LIBERTY ELKS BUMPER LEAGUE

Alanna Lonnio 72, Jake Parks 59, Terrence Hayden 58, Madison Bertholf 41

LIBERTY ELKS BANTAM LEAGUE

Ian Cody 93, 87, 180, Marie Lyons 91, 87, 178, Lindsie Siegel 89, 77, 166, Zachary DeLong 75, 83, 158, Jarod Hellerer 89, 51, 140, David Schiff 62, 73, 135, Dara Schiff 59, 65, 124, Tanner Parks 48, 69, 117, Corrine Hellerer 58, 35, 93, Chandler Fink 35, 24, 59, Aidan Whitehead 19, 30, 49

LIBERTY ELKS TEENAGE LEAGUE

John Kolarik 220, 189, 166, 575, Louie Brahm 174, 199, 163, 536, Anthony Kolarik 225, 146, 155, 526, Ryan Feeney 180, 121, 154, 455, Anthony Lupardo 132, 124, 147, 403, Glen McCausland 135, 85, 156, 376, Zachary Cody 131, 128, 107, 366, Jonathan Griesbeck 153, 154, Bobby Kehrley 79, 101, 89, 269, Alaura DeLong 79, 134



Tuesday, November 8, 2011

Here & There Column 11-8-11

Unforgettable Postseason & Series

I'm one of those avid baseball fans who has been around this great game for some 59 years when I first started playing competitive high school baseball on the JV team at Liberty High School in 1952.
We didn't have little league and such back then so I learned the game at our neighborhood field on Wawanda Avenue near the former late Joe Fersch property in Liberty.
When I was old enough I tried out for the school junior varsity team where I pitched and played third base.
In all I have played and coached the sport for 41 years but was still amazed at the most recent World Series which saw the St. Louis Cardinals cap off a postseason nobody figured they'd be part of by defeating the Texas Rangers 6-2 in game 7.
Each night the Series was played I would comment to Shirley (also a great fan of the game) that I did not think the Cardinals could stand up against the talent laden Rangers.
But, the resilient Redbirds proved me wrong and following the completion of the historic game 6 win I said St. Louis will win game 7 with ease.
Who would have ever figured that in the waning days of August St. Louis had a 0.2 chance of getting into the playoffs. They got in on the last day of the regular season after the Atlanta Braves folded, beat a very talented Philadelphia Phillies team in five division series games and the Milwaukee Brewers in six championship series games.
In the World Series they were behind three games to two and were on the brink of elimination.
Twice in game 6 they were down to their last strike, only to rally with David Freese's triple off the right field wall to score two runs and tie the game.
This series had everything including Albert Pujols record three homers in game 3 and a Cardinal team that just refused to fold.
Kudos to the great Cardinal coach Tony LaRussa who announced his retirement and retires third on the all-time wins list.
Can't wait for spring training and wonder where the National League batting champion Jose Reyes will be playing?



Friday, November 4, 2011

Bowling Highlights Column 11-4-11



Dean Shattuck Scores 7th Career 300


Monticello right-handed power bowler Dean Shattuck smashed the maples for his 7th career 300 game October 24 in the Monday Two-Man Doubles league at Liberty Lanes.
He previously this year during the 2010-2011 league season rolled his 6th 300 game on February 28 in the Monday Men's league at Kiamesha Lanes.
Dean is considered a competent knowledgeable kegler with a keen savvy of lane conditions wherever he bowls.
His 300 on October 24 came in the first game of the night and was bowled on lanes 5 and 6 using a Brunswick Intense Inferno bowling ball. His total of the night included a 212 for a 696 series total.
Dean commented that all the strikes were in the pocket.
The 50-year-old right handed bowler recorded his fifth career 300 game on October 14 of last year in the Thursday Men's league at Colonial Lanes in Chester.
Dean bowls regularly in the Monday Men's Doubles league at Liberty Lanes with his doubles partner Bob Cady of Livingston Manor.
His fourth career 300 was bowled December 23, 2009 in the Wednesday Men's league at Kiamesha Lanes.
Always an advocate for the improvement of the sport of bowling and while a member of the Wednesday Men's league at Kiamesha Lanes Shattuck several years ago was one of the strong proponents of adding a more difficult shot.
Dean noted that at that time there was a need to change the oil pattern (or lane shot) because of the fact that the former easy house pattern produced averages that were not real. "We needed a truer shot pattern", Shattuck noted at that time.
Prior to his December 23, 2009 perfect game Dean purchased a new MoRich LevRG bowling ball and he credits that ball with his fourth 300.
Dean's third career 300 was bowled on January 30, 2008, also in the Wednesday Men's league at Kiamesha Lanes with scores of 300, 238, 237, 771.
His previous high series was an 813.. He scored his second career 300 game on February 21, 2007 in the Wednesday Men's league at Kiamesha Lanes.
Dean is a member of the board of directors of the Tri-County NY USBC and has been bowling for over 29 years.
Married to Kelly, they have one daughter, Kayla.
Employed as an electrician in Rockland County Dean also owns and operates his own electrical contracting business.


The Bowling Tip
By Mike Luongo


Bowlers: This weeks tip will help you execute and repeat good shots by having your body set properly so that you can use the laws of physics to roll the ball and eliminate tension in your swing.
As I've mentioned in previous columns, too much upper body and head movement make it very difficult to repeat shots.
The purpose of the stance is to place the body in an athletic position, eliminate all unnecessary movements during the approach and reduce TENSION.
Resting forearms against the body, in the stance, will help reduce tension in the upper body.
How do we do this?
Here are the four steps in the proper order for setting posture.
1. Set the feet (toward your break point).
2. Set your head (tilted over the ball).
3. Set your posterior (this is your balance point as you are swinging a heavy object).
4. Set the ball position close as noted above.
You are now in position to start a smooth approach. Maintain your body position and let the ball swing under your shoulder. You will find this easy to repeat shot after shot.
Note: Watch the PBA and note the body positions but keep in mind that your exact body position may vary to accommodate different physiology. Also, if your ball does not fit, it will be difficult to eliminate tension from your swing.
Mike Luongo is technically certified through IBPSIA as a Pro Shop Operator and Teacher. He is also a Silver Level Coach with the USBC and is an Advisor along with being involved with Special Events with the Storm and Roto Grip Bowling Ball Company. If you have a question or subject you would like covered, he can be reached at 435-720-7939 or via e-mail at mikel@stormbowling.com


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 845-439-8177, via e-mail at edwardctownsend@hotmail.com and by fax at 845-205-4474. For a more expanded version of the bowling column, please visit our Web Page at http://bght.blogspot.com/ This column is also available on Facebook.
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Local Bowling Scores

LOCAL SCORES
BY ED TOWNSEND

BEECHWOOD LANES
Provided By Lori Kimmes

MONDAY LADIES LEAGUE

Diane Staves 171, Diane Conroy 163, Barbara Cady 162, Tracey Puerschner 178, Julie Yewchuck 160 and Jackie Mootz 201.

CALLICOON KRISTAL BOWL
Provided By Kristal Whitmore

MONDAY HORTONVILLE
LADIES LEAGUE

Sue Naughton 163, Kelly Gombita 162, Jane Benson 164, DeeDee Schrader 196 and Barbara Pingel 160.

TUESDAY DELAWARE
VALLEY MEN’S LEAGUE

Mark Hawley 221, 195, Joe Gager 180, 191, Jon Wayne 206, 182, Kory Keesler 201, 205, Ray Wunderlich 211, Mark Scriber 190, 181, Mike Cole 201, 181, 186, Brian Starr 183, Matt Fulton 184, Eric Kubenik 183 and Bob Head 186.

FOX BOWLING CENTER
Provided By Bill Gleim

TUESDAY LADIES
EARLY BIRDS LEAGUE

Jen Smith 516 and Briana Walker 190, 235, 582.

WEDNESDAY MEN’S
INDEPENDENT LEAGUE

Tom Anderson 258, 677, Al Bullis Sr. 229, 650, Andrew S. Bullis 257, 640, Marc Cetta 258, Dale Conklin 260, 644, Frank H. Couse Jr. 228, 649, Brandon Drumm 247, Nate Finch 245, 619, Craig Gehrig 616, Bill Gleim 264, 236, 668, John Gurnick 606, B. J. Johnson 248, 616, Rob Johnson 610, Donnie Marino 248, 235, 247, 730, Mark McGraw Jr. 228, Cory Newman 262, 648, Mitch Persbacker 235, 227, 653, Dick Price 279, 648, Zuke Wormuth 257, 653, Jeremy Wormuth 234, 243, 699, Ken Wormuth 236, Jay Wormuth 236, 610 and Tony Wright 612.

THURSDAY MEN’S DEPOSIT
NATIONAL LEAGUE

Al Bullis Jr. 245, 610, Andy Bullis 239, 619, Shawn Card 606, Ray Cornwell 233, 630, Tim Cornwell 233, Howard Couser Sr. 225, 602, Jeff Curtis 266, 680, Paul Ignatovich 235, 225, 666, Gino Jones 225, Greg Keesler 257, 626 and Neil Mosher 235, 637.

FRIDAY COUPLES LEAGUE

Howey Couse Jr. 245, Frank Couse Sr. 236, 648, Anne Couse 201, 194, 566, Bob Ellis 230, Gino Jones 232, 606, Derek Keesler 268, 607, Mark McGraw 238, 609, Sheri Oralls 181, 510, Jen Smith 180, 198, 535, Scott Wahl 246, Sandy Winans 189, Dan Wormuth 227, 234, 655 and Jeremy Wormuth 226.

JUNIOR LEAGUE
BANTAM BOYS-GIRLS

Brooks Rosengrant 136, Leal Gotthardt 121, Thomas Schoonmaker 95 and Brenna Gleim 118.

SUNDAY MIXED FUN LEAGUE

Kristyanna Capel (youth girls) 131, 174, 125, 430, Connor Cornwell (bantam boys) 140, 102, 140, Ray Cornwell 255, 623, Don Marino 236, 225, 675, Dave Mills 234, 232, 640, Savanna Mills (youth girls) 133, 141, 398, Parker Tiffany (bantam boys) 102, 101 and Shirley Townsend 183, 191.

KIAMESHA LANES
Provided By James VanAken,
Mary Lee Williams, Debbie Durland
and Ryan Lepke

MONDAY MEN’S LEAGUE

Shane Conner 229, 655, Dan Ricco 233, Mike Wiener 233, John Hoffmann 246, 276, 245, 767, Josh Strang 601, Tom Belgiovene 620, Jim Pointek 236, 632, Ronnie Totten 255, 660, Eddie Lake 234, 656, Rick Lake 646, Paul Durland 226, 268, 699, Vinnie Collura 235, 629, Francisco Martinez 245, 611, Al Caycho 242, James Ratner 234, 634, Dave Graham 227, 637, George “Spoon” Battles 238, 625, Larry Berens 637, Erik Miller 615, Kenny Atkins 634, John Lopez 228, 647, Tim McIntyre 231, 238, 236, 705 and Jon Wilhelm 227, 229, 661.

TUESDAY MIXED
FIREFIGHTERS LEAGUE

Russ Keesler 250, 660, Mitch Juron 225, 611, Ryan Lepke 244, 605, Dave Dibble Jr. 244, 605, Wayne Atkins 605, Ed Guthrie 233, Kevin Stackhouse 235, Jack Rustic 236, Peter Scannell 237, Trasey Barres 213, 542, Mary Lee Williams 201, 194, 539, Joan Lake 182, 193, 534, Joann Ruggiero 201, 516, Andrea Grossman 190, 504, Cara Nicholson 180 and Debra Blackford 203.

WEDNESDAY MEN’S LEAGUE

Craig Wilhelm 630, Cecil Walters 626, Kevin Stackhouse 278, 243, 725, Kenny Atkins 241, 249, 704, Anthony Atkins 246, 277, 726, Wayne Atkins 245, 267, 725, Paul Durland 225, Shane Cunningham 233, 277, 699, Eddie Lake 266, 227, 276, 769, John Hoffmann 289, 279, 781, Jim VanAken 244, 237, 691, Tom Belgiovene 235, 634, George Battle 602, Tim McIntyre 245, 666, Josh Strang 237, 676, Jaryl Scott 225, 243, 689, Gregory Fallon 246, 227, 697, Jon Wilhelm 231, 638, Donald Durland 234, 243, 663, Rick Lara 233, 652, Frank Emmens 623, Eddie Walsh 236, 624, Shawn Sinistore 236, 629 and Pedro Agapito 645.

THURSDAY LADIES LEAGUE

Liz Stubits 201, 200, Trasey Barres 216, Barbara Merton 181, 192, Ann Sawyer 204, Karen Perrello 192, Debbie Durland 193, 184, 181, 558, Shirley Bowen 231, Kathy King 205, 191, Franny Kaiser 189 and Cara Nicholson 204.

FRIDAY MIXED LEAGUE

Joan Lake 182, 238, 184, 604, Carolyn Williams 208, 182, 565, Mary Ann Drobysh Berens 203, 205, 579, Cathy Carpenter 180, 202, 552, Donna Smith 187, Linda Schaefer 500, Leroy Williams 612, David Graham 258, 256, 718, Eddie Lake 248, 676, Larry Berens 225, 234, 673, Tom Palmer 246, 237, 278, 761, John Hoffmann 613, Wayne Luttrell 247, John Wilhelm 235, 629, Frank Emmens 245, 613 and Paul Berens 235.

LIBERTY LANES
Provided By Bob Fix Jr.

MONDAY MEN’S LEAGUE

Ralph Coney 232, 197, 242, 671; Anthony Atkins 221, 242, 199, 662; Walt Edwards 203, 220, 232, 655; Bruce Garritt 246, 234, 651; Kyle Stevens 256, 229, 643; Paul Minton 279, 639; Carmine Santillo 235, 207, 623, Thomas Fix 195, 198, 223, 616, Rudy Belanchia 235, 193, 610, Dean Shattuck 216, 205, 587, Robert Cady 190, 203, Ed Blume Sr. 202, 202 and Carl Houghtaling 200, 190.

WEDNESDAY MEN’S LEAGUE

Kyle Stevens 279, 200, 202, 681, David Graham 213, 234, 190, 637, Dwayne Cabrera 235, 236, 629, Mike Aumick 203, 210, 214, 627, Paul Minton 244, 213, 627, Carlos Torres 226, 218, 624, Anthony Atkins 205, 205, 205, 615, Jerry Scandore 275, 612, Ed Blume 216, 213, 609, Mike Durbak 208, 213, 604, Keith Smith 220, 584, Herbie Sklar 205, 575, Chuck McAllister 223, Geo Crary 215, Dan Martinetti 214, Dave Sawall 212, Mark Carman Sr. 205, Thomas Fix 205, Stew Stevens 200, Robert Stewart 199, Tony Mears 194, Deming Roosa 194, Chris Stevens 194, Jim Fiore 193 and Rob Tuttle 192.

THURSDAY LADIES LEAGUE

Tabatha Smith 224, 213, 190, 627, Elisa Bound 181, 226, 538, JoAnne Wright 203, 526, Wendy Finn 174, 201, 521, Billie Jo Bound 182, 484, Joan Fredenburg 192, Barbara Cady 182, Lynn Winters 179 and Betty Schleiermacher 170.

FRIDAY MIXED LEAGUE

Carlos Torres 223, 201, 231, 655, Kyle Stevens 243, 196, 596, Sharon Russell 255, 176, 579, Mike Fritz 212, Tony Padial 195, Ralph Cannon 191, Geo Crary 190, Wendy Swan 183, Debbie Sklar 179 and Betty Jane Stevens 172.

SATURDAY MIXED LEAGUE

Walt Edwards 204, 196, 195, 595, Tabatha Smith 171, 482, Gene Smith 200, Deming Roosa 194, Chris Gibson 192 and Wendy Swan 189.

LIBERTY ELKS BUMPER LEAGUE

Terrence Hayden 75, Madison Bertholf 67, Carson Jones 57, Treyvon Hayden 56 and Jake Parks 55.

LIBERTY ELKS BANTAM LEAGUE

Marie Lyons 84, 126, 210, Lindsie Siegel 132, 78, 210, Ian Cody 85, 91, 176, Jarod Hellerer 72, 102, 174, David Schiff 65, 65, 130, Corrine Hellerer 50, 53, 111, Zachary DeLong 54, 53, 107, Kayla McMahon 48, 52, 100, Sean McMahon 52, 47, 99 and Chandler Fink 30, 47, 77.

LIBERTY ELKS TEENAGE LEAGUE

John Kolarik 248, 217, 181, 646, Cameron Reichenbaugh 159, 177, 157, 493, Anthony Kolarik 148, 175, 166, 489, Ryan Feeney 149, 175, 162, 486, Robby Lyons 174, 148, 159, 481, Louie Brahm 140, 158, 151, 449, Glen McCausland 110, 125, 138, 373, Anthony Lupardo 120, 111, 105, 336, Zachary Cody 111, 96, 123, 330, Bobby Kehrley 106, 100, 104, 310 and Alaura DeLong 90, 99, 95, 284.

SUNDAY MIXED LEAGUE

Thomas Fix 235, 224, 204, 663, Rich Winters 212, 216, 204, 632, Bob Feeney 192, 246, 618, Jim Fiore 204, 203, 577, Barbara Cady 182, 188, 206, 576, Bob Cady 202, 191, 182, 575, Jerry Scandore 204, 212, 573, Matt Frumess 193, Lynn Winters 174 and Sheila Fix 171.


Tuesday, November 1, 2011

Here & There Column 11-1-11

GET OUT AND VOTE

Today's date of 11-1-11 is significant in many ways.....you don't see it but once in a lifetime and it is a date today that reminds everyone that there is one week left in the political campaign that ends next Tuesday with elections.
There's no doubt about the fact that politicians continue to be, well, politicians, and that is why voters have to stand up for democracy and turn out for each and every election, regardless of whether there is an exciting race on the ballot.
To do anything else plays into the hands of political strategists counting on apathetic voters staying home on Election Day.
At times, both political parties attempt to take advantage of that apathy.
Sullivan County voters have major reasons to register their vote as there are candidates ranging from key county offices (Sullivan County Clerk and Sullivan County Coroner), the full county legislature, town supervisors, various town board positions and New York State Supreme Court Judicial District on next weeks ballot.
Serious issues facing all of us include both local municipalities and the county having limited reserves, cut backs in state and federal funds, a cap on taxes and cut backs in almost everything.
We support candidates who will bring real fiscal responsibility , honesty and accountability to their elected position.
Verbiage such as bringing us new ideas without clear identification of these new ideas and saying they will bring additional revenue to the county without saying what this revenue will consist of is meaningless.
Get out and vote next Tuesday for responsible candidates who will work to reduce the size of government with elimination of some forms of government, consolidation of services and will work to reduce the heavy tax burden we all face.
Tell this years candidates they must stop doing political business as usual.
The "good-old boy" style of politics must become a thing of the past and you can do your part on Election Day.