Here & There Column 1-31-12

West Point On The March

The Army's oldest active band staged an outstanding concert January 15 at West Point's Eisenhower Hall Theatre under the direction of Lt. Col. Jim Keene.
The January 15 music agenda featuring the famous West Point Band and world famous marches by Sousa & friends brought back fond memories for an old marching band drummer like myself who marched and played in high school, college, the U.S.Navy and in the old Liberty Municipal Town Band.
The United States Military Academy Band is the oldest unit at West Point and traces its roots to before the Revolutionary War. The band now has grown into the 47-member symphonic concert band of today and is comprised of professional musicians who are graduates from the most prestigious musical institutions in the country.
Recruitment and membership in this band is a highly competitive process within the structure of the United States Army.
The professionalism of this band was truly evident at the January 15 concert as the large audience was treated to the William Tell Overture, Grand March from Aida, March to the Scaffold, The Official West Point March, the Imperial March from Star Wars Trilogy and the Armed Forces Medley sing-a-long with songs representing the Coast Guard, Air Force, Navy, Marines and Army and the audience singing with the band and those in the audience standing when their branch of service song was played.
One could easily see how this band over the years has earned the reputation of being among the finest of its kind in the world with concerts performed at major venues including Radio City Music Hall, Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall and Tanglewood.
The band has also appeared with the New York Philharmonic Orchestra and the American Symphony Orchestra.
The Jazz Knights, just one part of this band, will be performing a free concert (African-American History Month Concert) entitled "A Blue Note Retrospective) on Sunday, February 12 at 3 p.m. at the Eisenhower Hall Theatre.
This concert will feature the music of the historic Blue Note Records label.
You can go online at www.westpoint.edu.band and download your tickets.
We highly recommend attending a concert with these great musicians.

IDENTIFICATON OF ABOVE PHOTO

The United States Military West Point Band in concert January 15.
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TRI-VALLEY 40-CHESTER 30

PHOTO ACTION FROM FRIDAY NIGHT'S TRI-VALLEY-CHESTER BASKETBALL GAME AT CHESTER WON BY TRI-VALLEY-40-30.

TOP PHOTO IS TRI-VALLEY'S VARSITY SMALL FORWARD RODNEY "TAYLOR" JESTER
WHO SCORED 5 POINTS.

SECOND PHOTO IS TRI-VALLEY'S POINT GUARD GREG SWARTHOUT WHO DID A GREAT JOB DIRECTING THE OFFENSE .

THIRD PHOTO IS TRI-VALLEY'S VARSITY GUARD CODY EXNER AT THE FOUL LINE WITH SECONDS REMAINING. HE WAS COOL AND SANK THE TWO FREE THROWS. EXNER WAS THE LEADING SCORER WITH 14 POINTS.

Two Sullivan County golf resorts were represented at the January 20-22 North Coast New Jersey Golf Show at Somerset, NJ. County golfers at this show, from the left, were, Golfing Highlights Columnist Ed Townsend, Roscoe Twin Village Golf Course Assistant Greens Keeper Dean Winters, Charlie Winters, Villa Roma Golf Course and Resort representative Kelly Mullally and Concord-Monster Director of Golf Mike Stoltz.

Bowling Highlights Column 1-27-11

Lanes Resurfaced At Callicoon Kristal Bowl

The heads and approaches of the 10-lane Callicoon Kristal Bowl Brunswick Bowling Center were resurfaced on January 18-19.
The resurfacing was performed by Resurfaced By Us out of the state of Virginia.
There were no immediate records available as to when these lanes were previously resurfaced but several bowlers who have bowled at that house indicated it was quite a few years ago.
Resurfaced By Us explained that the resurfacing bowling lane procedure first starts by sanding the lane and that the sander removes all of the old finish from the bowling lane and at the same time levels the entire lane.
The sander is equipped with a level that allows the person using the machine to see the level of every inch of the lane. The sander removes any high and low areas and makes the lane flat.
The mechanics performing this process explain that when a bowling lane is flat longitudinally the lane conditioner can be applied more uniformally and a bowling ball will then remain in contact with the lane surface the entire length of the lane, thus creating a more consistent and higher scoring condition.
At the same time they were sanding the lanes they also were removing the old finish from the approaches.
Once all of the finish is removed and the lanes are level the lanes are then fine sanded using two different grits of sanding belts and then the final sanding is done using a fine grip of sand paper followed by two screenings to remove any swirl marks.
The talented (and I mean talented because these folks performing this task have to know what they are doing) sanding crew then clean the lanes in preparation for applying the lane and approach finish.
Once the base coat has dried and additional cleanings are preformed the final coat of finish is applied.
Since the resurfacing process at Callicoon Kristal Bowl only involved the heads and approaches the remainder of the lanes from the end of the heads to the back of the pin deck were screened and recoated with this procedure involving the removal of the lane conditioner, then the screening of the lane, which is meant to scratch the finish so the new finish will bond properly.
This entire process according to those performing this task is for the protection of the wood bowling lane and also to make for a more playable condition for the bowlers.
Kristal Whitmore and family purchased this building that once housed Callicoon Lanes early in 2011 and opened in late July of last year after completely renovating and refurbishing the center with major improvements including a complete overhaul of the Brunswick B-2 Pin Setters.
The center also features the outstanding cooking of Ms. Whitmore and offers a full liquor license.
Lane maintenance and upkeep of the lane dressing machine is handled by Mark Whitmore.
With the resurfacing and screen and recoating procedures completed the center is ready to host the Tri-County New York United State Bowling Congress (USBC) Association Tournament March 3-4 and March 10-11, the Callicoon Fire Department Tournament March 24-25 and March 31 and April 1 and the Hortonville Fire Department tournament with dates to be announced soon.
Plans for a King/Queen of the Hill weekly tournament for Sunday afternoons will be announced soon along with a two-person mixed league Sunday afternoons.

The Bowling Tip
By Mike Luongo

Bowlers: This week's tip is a reminder that although there are so many aggressive, high performance balls available, the main component of the sport is having a sharp game and becoming a good shot maker.
Some lane conditions have become very soft and that combination with today's bowling balls has led to high scoring conditions making the majority of today's bowlers very complacent about working on their physical game.
The sport of bowling is making a comeback as can be seen in some of the Sport Bowling Leagues so knowing how to adjust to varying lane conditions and understanding how to use today's bowling balls is only part of the equation.
For those bowlers who want to maximize their potential in this sport, I cannot stress enough the importance of finding a qualified and certified bowling instructor. Even more preferable, you should work with an instructor who uses video technology to completely analyze your game.
Some instructors use the Brunswick Pro Trainer system which gives the instructor the ability to replay a student's shots in slow motion, showing them what adjustments need to be made and compare them to the highest caliber bowlers in the world.
The knowledge you gain from a Certified Instructor is knowledge that will be useful to you and will stay with you throughout your bowling life.
Mike Luongo is a certified IBPSIA Pro Shop Operator, Master Instructor, USBC Silver Level Coach and an Advisor-Special Events assistant with the Storm and Roto Grip Bowling Ball Company. Have a question, call him at 435-720-7939 or email at mikel@stormbowling.com

LOCAL SCORES

BEECHWOOD LANES
Provided By Lori Kimmes

MONDAY LADIES LEAGUE

Diane Staves 175, 164, Lori Kimmes 177, Barbara Cady 182, Beth Schumacher 156, 156, Tracy Puerschner 150, Jody Schanil 164, Jackie Gieger 151.

CALLICOON KRISTAL BOWL
Provided By Kristal Whitmore

MONDAY HORTONVILLE
LADIES LEAGUE

Sue Naughton 172, 162, Lillian Zieres 213, 177, 534, Rebecca Rhodes 163, Chris Burr 160, Debbie Loughrey 168, Deedee Schrader 171, Barbara Pingel 163, Judy Mohn 184, Tolakii Deylii 179, Kim Murphy 168.

TUESDAY DELAWARE
VALLEY MEN'S LEAGUE

Mark Hawley 195, 194, 202, Jeremy Gulley 180, Joe Gager 212, 214, Jon Wayne 203, 214, 193, 610, Alan Rutledge 207, Kory Keesler 217, 192, Bruce Rutledge 223, 204, 600, Ray Wunderlich 203, 189, Mark Goda 180, 187, Kris Rasmussen 186, 202, Mike Gieger 191, Steve Ross 190, Jackie Brockner 202, 189, Chris Berner 182, Bob Head 195.

FOX BOWLING CENTER
Provided By Bill Gleim

TUESDAY LADIES
EARLY BIRDS LEAGUE

Linda Ferris 220, 204, 564, Sherry Persbacker 182, Natasha Tuttle 192, 502, Brianna Walker 201, 504, Lori Walker 506, Sheila Wormuth 199.

WEDNESDAY MEN'S
INDEPENDENT LEAGUE

Tom Anderson 245, 253, 690, Andy Boice 236, Al Bullis Sr. 607, Andrew Bullis 247, 669, Dale Conklin 258, 250, 720, Frank Couse Sr. 239, 657, Jim Dibble 248, 247, 248, 743, Brandon Drumm 244, 676, Brian Drumm 609, Nate Finch 252, Craig Gehrig 246, 618, Martin Haeussler 276, 665, Jack Hazen 234, 234, 659, Paul Ignatovich 246, 256, 713, Rob Johnson 607, Donnie Marino 224, 601, Neil Mosher 279, 663, Mitch Persbacker 619, Dick Price 300, 728, Sam Rowe 625, Hank Whitmore 234, 626, Zuke Wormuth 246, 668, Jeremy Wormuth 234, 669, Ken Wormuth 225, Tony Wright 245, 617.

THURSDAY MEN'S
DEPOSIT NATIONAL LEAGUE

Al Bullis Jr. 246, 632, Andy Bullis 234, 257, 698, Ray Cornwell 268, 631, Frank Couse Sr. 236, 234, 231, 701, Jeff Curtis 613, Vic Davis 258, Bill Gleim 245, 658, Gino Jones 232, John Lanner 230, 624, Rick Mills 226, 661, Neil Mosher 228, 619, Anthony Seely 253, 603, Jim Valentine 618.

FRIDAY COUPLES LEAGUE

Howey Couse Jr. 279, 235, 688, Frank Couse Sr. 615, Anne Couse 180, 191, 244, 615, Carl Davis 612, Crystal Ellis 208, 192, 549, Judy Ellis 183, Bill Gleim 266, 247, 235, 748, Hope Jones 180, Wayne McClenon 233, Dana McGraw 212, 185, 545, Mark McGraw 246, 641, Rick Mills 257, 246, 704, Sheri Oralls 185, Walt Oralls 264, 227, 665, Jen Smith 206, 198, 578, Tim Smith 225, 607, Dan Wormuth 640, Jay Wormuth 611.

SATURDAY YOUTH LEAGUES

In the Junior league Cassie Schoonmaker 131, Brooke Rosengrant 134, Kristy Capel 194, 156. Bantam girls Bethany Brown 108, 148, Mckenzy Brown 111. Bantam boys Nicholas Locke 96, Anton Leonard 96, Thomas Schoonmaker 96.

SUNDAY MIXED FUN LEAGUE

DJ Capel (Bantam boys) 105, Kristyanna Capel (Youth girls) 107, 138, 153, 398, Donnie Marino 268, 257, 717, Ed Townsend 247, Dave Mills 269, Shirley Townsend 194, Savanna Mills (Youth girls), 165, 146, 160, Brian Tiffany 246, Parker Tiffany (Bantam boys) 122, 131.

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

MONDAY MEN'S LEAGUE

Mike Weiner 226, 618, John Hoffmann 257, 226, 676, Jim VanAken 615, Josh Strang 236, 225, 668, Tom Belgiovene 634, Matt Fallon 266, 662, Frank Scuderi 247, 619, Kevin Stackhouse 259, 646, Cecil Walters 242, Ronnie Totten 237, 626, Mickey Lake 622, Eddie Lake 236, 256, 705, Rick Lake 236, 268, 717, Jaryl Scott 255, 233, 673, Vinnie Collura 610, Don Durland 268, 226, 244, 738, Francisco Martinez 258, 611, Al Caycho 236, 644, Jack Moylan 640, Pedro Agapito 259, 226, 671, John Fischer 244, 650, Nate Sanders 226, 236, 678, Dave Graham 240, 630, Lloyd Bridges 263, 659, Larry Berens 225, 258, 258, 741, Erik Miller 608, Jim Frost 288, 615, JoJo VanKeuren 227, 234, 657, Keith Smith 247, 236, 686, Jon Wilhelm 243, 620, James Durland 226, 649, Wayne Atkins 267, 670, Kenny Atkins 242, 639, Anthony Atkins 230.

TUESDAY MIXED
FIREFIGHTERS LEAGUE

Trasey Barres 187, 216, 191, 594, Suzette Bertholf 226, 194, 583, Andrea Grossman 180, 186, 189, 555, Joan Redington 194, 525, Mary Lee Williams 511, Eddie Lake 246, 238, 278, 762, Pedro Agapito 246, 278, 739, Dave Dibble Jr. 279, 683, Todd Telesky 648, Ed Guthrie 648, Mitch Juron 233, 642, Russ Keesler 268, 641, Ryan Lepke 623, Stan Gilmore 606, Edward Walsh 245, 604, Wayne Atkins 226, John Cascone 225.

WEDNESDAY MEN'S LEAGUE

James VanAken 236, 609, Steve Belgiovene 290, 609, Tom Belgiovene 225, 255, 679, Anthony Mentnesh 603, Charlie Tuttle 290, 637, Rick Lara 615, Frank Emmens 234, 638, Gregory Fallon 256, 682, Matt Fallon 267, 248, 246, 761, Jon Wilhelm 234, 235, 675, Larry Whipple 230, 631, Anthony Atkins 267, 234, 653, Vinnie DeGraw 243, Frank Gerow Jr. 612, Kevin Stackhouse 247, Al Frangipone 225, Paul Durland 227, Eddie Walsh 236, 619, James Durland 228, 640, Pedro Agapito 259, 654, Kyle VanWolde 238, Jason Rogers 620, Tim McIntyre 259, 702, Josh Strang 232, 231, 674, Jaryl Scott 264, 235, 708, Eddie Lake 227, 612.

THURSDAY LADIES LEAGUE

Mary Jane Conklin 236, Franny Kaiser 225, 222, Cara Nicholson 182, Mardette Wilcox 189, 227, 183, 599, Barbara Durbak 185, Barbara Merton 221, Rudy Hoke 191, 186, Rita Burdick 180, Shirley Bowen 190, Debbie Durland 193, 190, 224, 607, Valerie Fersch 181, 221, Kathy King 185.
FRIDAY MIXED LEAGUE

Trasey Barres 227, 564, Mary Ann Drobysh-Berens 182, 192, 534, Cathy Carpenter 206, 525, Tammy Sze 207, 187, 546, Julie Chen 193, 510, Laura Palmer 186, Joan Lake 187, Karen Sotelo 209, Donna Smith 196, Kathy Fielding 180, Leroy Williams 600, Dave Graham 236, 637, Eddie Lake 237, 258, 258, 753, Ryan Lepke 230, 227, 639, John Hoffmann 237, 226, 244, 707, Tom Palmer 238, 268, 720, Frank Emmens 235, Donald Durland 226, 636, John Wilhelm 234, 264, 711.

This column is written by Ed Townsend, a public relations consultant to the amateur-professional sport of bowling and to several bowling writers associations. League and tournament information and scores can be sent to 845-439-8177, via email to edwardctownsend@hotmail.com and by fax at 845-205-4474. We are also available at http://bght.blogspot.com/ and on Facebook.

IDENTIFICATION OF ABOVE PHOTOS

Mark Haas, left, and Brian Matthews of the Virginia based Resurfaced By Us Company use resurfacing machinery during the resurfacing and screening of the 10 Brunswick bowling lanes at Callicoon Kristal Bowl on January 18-19.

Here & There Column 1-24-11

Let Them Play Together

The school districts of Roscoe and Livingston Manor can't seem to see eye to eye with each other over a possible merger and now as a result of Roscoe community residents saying they are not interested in considering a merger or even a merger study the Livingston Manor Board of Education may pull the plug on the five-year plan to merge all athletic programs between the two districts.
The Livingston Manor board decided to unmerge with Roscoe for winter sports and parents of several Roscoe athletes this past week told us Roscoe would be fielding their own baseball team this coming spring.
What had apparently been working out very well this past year with both schools working together with merged football and baseball teams now is threatened by statements made in an email January 5 from Livingston Manor Central School (LMCS) Superintendent Deborah Fox which said, "it doesn't seem sensible for our district to continue with the athletic merger when the issues that are stumbling blocks seem to be insurmountable."
The email from Fox went on to say, "our board is not willing to continue paying for two coaches as this is not fiscally defensible in this economic climate when we have made substantial reductions in positions. Since you state the Roscoe Central School (RCS) board is not interested in a merger study (the next logical step to any long-term sharing), I believe our board may not be interested in continuing the athletic merger at this time."
Roscoe residents appearing at the January 9 meeting held in Roscoe to discuss a merger study indicated their opposition to the Fox email by indicating that Roscoe could do fine fielding their own sports teams and they didn't like the possibility that the LMCS administration would hold sports over their head as a means to accomplish the two school merger.
Superintendent Fox has indicated declining enrollment in the two districts and an uncertain economy make a merger study necessary. She has also pointed out that there is duplication of services and that a decision should be based on the best interest for the district and not particular individuals.
RCS Superintendent John Evans has given indications that he doesn't believe Roscoe would gain many educational opportunities by merging but that there may be financial incentives.
What very well could be coming down the road is that the Governor, who is a strong supporter of merging .... and the state may tell the two districts that they have to merge or face possible penalties.
Meanwhile the athletic students of these two school districts are the one's that will suffer the unmerging of any or all athletic programs between the districts.
The two schools should at least be able to set aside their differences and let the athletes play together.

Bowling Highlights Column 1-20-12

Bowling Legend Don Carter Dies

Bowling’s original superstar, Professional Bowlers Association and United States Bowling Congress Hall of Famer Don Carter, died at his home in Miami recently. Carter, who had recently been hospitalized with pneumonia complicated by emphysema, was 85.
He first experienced the sport at age 13.
Carter rocketed to fame during bowling’s so-called golden era of team bowling in the 1950s, but at that same time he was a dominant figure in the emerging world of sports television. He is widely remembered as a member of fabled Budweisers of St. Louis, but most of the world got to know him through his appearances on television shows like Jackpot Bowling, Make That Spare, Championship Bowling and numerous others.
He also traveled the world making appearances for Brunswick and Budweiser. In great part due to his high standing among his fellow competitors, Carter became a leading force in the formation of the PBA in 1958. After appearing on an Akron, Ohio, radio program hosted by attorney Eddie Elias where he talked about the importance of building a professional bowling tour similar to what golf had created, Carter and his fellow Budweisers’ teammates (Dick Weber, Ray Bluth, Tom Hennessey and Pat Patterson) convinced a group of other players to pledge $50 each to back Elias’ plan and get the PBA off the ground.
The PBA was launched in 1959 with three tournaments, but only three years later it had a schedule of 32 events and Carter was one of its stars, eventually winning seven PBA titles including five major championships.
Carter won two of the seven PBA Tour events conducted in 1960 including the PBA National Championship. His other major wins were four BPAA All-Star titles (the forerunner of the PBA U.S. Open) and the 1961 American Bowling Congress Masters. He also won a record five World Invitational titles – a grueling 100-game marathon – and he won four ABC Tournament titles.The St. Louis native first experienced the sport at age 13.
“We were very poor but my mother managed to give me one game of bowling for my 13th birthday,” Carter said in an article written by the late Hall of Fame bowling writer and long-time friend Dick Evans. “That was the biggest birthday present of my life. I enjoyed that one game so much that when one of my teachers started a bowling club after school, I signed up. Then I started setting pins so I could bowl and practice for free.”
It was at that early age that he also developed his unique, unorthodox bowling style, using a bent elbow and a deep knee bend to almost push the ball down the lane. Carter later said his technique evolved because he started bowling with balls that had very large finger holes, and that’s the only way he could hold onto the ball.
Carter also was a good athlete in other sports, including baseball. After serving a tour of duty in the United States Navy during World War II in the South Pacific, Carter signed a minor league baseball contract with the Philadelphia Athletics organization as pitcher-infielder. But after a year he returned to St. Louis and took a job at Golden Eagle Lanes where he began taking up the sport seriously.
His bowling career gained momentum in 1951 when he was invited to bowl on the Pfeifer Beer team in Detroit. Then his long-time St. Louis bowling friends, including Bluth, Hennessey and Whitey Harris, convinced Anheuser-Busch to sponsor their team. With the brewery’s financial backing secured, the group lured Carter back to town and their Budweiser team became arguably the most famous bowling team in history. A great deal of the team’s fame came after it recorded a 3,858 five-player team series in 1958, a record that stood until 1994.
At the height of his fame, Carter was as recognizable among American sports heroes as Mickey Mantle, Johnny Unitas and Arnold Palmer. And he accomplished something none of those sports legends had ever done when he became the first athlete in American sports history to sign a $1 million sports marketing endorsement contract with bowling ball manufacturer Ebonite in 1964.
Carter received virtually every honor available within the sport. He was voted Bowler of the Year six times (1953, 1954, 1957, 1958, 1960 and 1962). He served as the PBA’s first president. He was inducted into the ABC Hall of Fame in 1970, alongside his close friend and teammate Dick Weber, and he was a charter member of the PBA Hall of Fame in 1975, also joined by Weber, Bluth, Carmen Salvino, Harry Smith and Billy Welu.
Carter was selected as the Greatest Bowler of All-time in a 1970 Bowling Magazine poll, ranked second in Bowling Magazine’s “20 Greatest Bowlers of the 20th Century” poll in 2000, and he was voted the 11th greatest PBA player of all-time as part of the organization’s 50th anniversary celebration in 2009.
Because of deteriorating knee injuries, Carter retired from PBA competition in 1972 and settled in Miami, Fla., with wife and fellow hall of fame bowler Paula Sperber where he owned a chain of bowling centers bearing his name.
Because he hated to fly, and didn’t like public speaking, Carter rarely ventured far from home in retirement, although he did regain widespread public exposure in the 1980s when he appeared in a series of Miller Lite commercials featuring retired sports stars.
“I really don’t think anybody under the age of 65 remembers me,” Carter said about his Miller Lite appearances. “I’m really big with senior citizens. I’m famous because I’m the only guy to have two wives (Paula and first wife Laverne) in the (Women’s International Bowling Congress) Hall of Fame.”
Details regarding memorial services for Carter are pending.
“It is impossible to put into words what Don Carter meant to the PBA and sport of bowling,” said PBA Commissioner Tom Clark. “There is no way to fill the void left by his passing. Our deepest sympathies to his wife Paula and his family. He was a pioneer, a champion and will never be forgotten."
“It’s a sad day,” said long-time teammate Ray Bluth. “You’re never really prepared, and when you think of how many guys we had on our team over the years, I’m the only original and Bill (Lillard), who joined later, are the only ones left.
“Don was the greatest bowler of his era,” Bluth continued. “There was no one like him. Don was the star of the (Budweisers). He was our leadoff man. He wasn’t too gung-ho about that role, but he kept getting strikes and so did the rest of us, so he stayed there. It was just a great experience bowling with Don.”
“He’ll be missed. He was a great guy; he was hard to get to know, but once you did, he was your friend forever,” Lillard said. “They always ask who was the best bowler ever. There wasn’t much difference between some of the top guys, but Don beat me relentlessly, so in my eyes, he was the greatest ever.”
“Don was one of the greatest bowlers who ever lived, but he had some other things that made him great,” Salvino said. “He was a great athlete. He won two 100-game tournaments in one year and I don’t know how many other bowlers could take that kind of punishment. And he had the ability to focus better than anyone I’ve ever seen.
“On the lanes, he was in his own world, but off the lanes, he was a true gentleman,” Salvino added. “I had a lot of respect for him, as a bowler and as a man.”

The Bowling Tip
By Mike Luongo

Bowlers: This week's tip was part of a suggestion from an area league bowler and applies mostly to those bowlers who are using modern bowling balls. You may now know that the modern bowling ball is porous with several different densities and has numerous chemicals in their cover stocks.
As these balls change temperature, the cover and core will expand and contract. Due to the different materials used for the core and cover, this fluctuation occurs at different rates.
Leaving the ball in a car when temperatures are severe, very hot or very cold, the expansion and contraction causes severe stress on the cover. This stress is even greater when a cold ball is used to bowl when it is still cold. This may cause your ball to crack.
So this tip is not only educational but let it serve as a reminder to take care of your bowling ball investment--avoid the experience that the above mentioned bowler went through--and if you carry your ball to and from the center, don't leave them in your car.
Mike Luongo is a certified IBPSIA Pro Shop Operator, USBC Silver Level Coach and an Advisor-Special Events Assistant with the Storm and Roto Grip Bowling Ball Company. Have a question, call him at 435-720-7939 or email at mikel@stormbowling.com


This column is written by Ed Townsend, a public relations consultant to the amateur-professional sport of bowling and to several bowling writers associations. League and tournament information and scores can be sent to 845-439-8177, via email to edwardctownsend@hotmail.com and by fax to 845-205-4474. We are also available at http://bght.blogspot.com/ and on Facebook.

LOCAL BOWLING SCORES

LOCAL BOWLING SCORES
BY ED TOWNSEND

BEECHWOOD LANES
Provided by Lori Kimmes

MONDAY LADIES LEAGUE

Beth Schumacher 191, Dot McCormack 150, Jackie Gieger 158, Julie Yewchuck 157, Jody Gulley 163, 160, Diane Staves 160, Lois Erdman 194, Jody Schanil 164.

CALLICOON KRISTAL BOWL
Provided By Kristal Whitmore

MONDAY HORTONVILLE LADIES LEAGUE

Kelly Gombita 167, Lillian Zieres 170, Jane Benson 159, Pat Peters 163, 164, Debbie Loughrey 166, Judy Mohn 169.

TUESDAY DELAWARE VALLEY MEN’S LEAGUE

Mark Hawley 199, Jeremy Gulley 257, 193, 192, 642, Jon Wayne 214, 237, 618, Alan Rutledge 194, Ed LeRoy 212, Brian Marino 182, 180, 180, Mark Scriber 233, 221, 604, Mike Cole 245, 183, 607, Gary Maas 200, Jeff Nober 182, 192, 208, Eugene Fulton 180, Matt Fulton 180, 196, Mike Gieger 234, 225, 181, 640, Steve Ross 180, Tom Bisig 224, 188, Gary Erlwein 180, Bob Head 189, Damien VanLeuven 195, 240.

FOX BOWLING CENTER

Provided By Bill Gleim

TUESDAY LADIES EARLY BIRDS LEAGUE

Linda Ferris 181, Becky Williams 191, 519.

WEDNESDAY MEN’S INDEPENDENT LEAGUE

Mike Bowker 244, 615, Andrew Bullis 235, 601, Cody Conway 235, Frank Couse Sr. 630, Frank Couse Jr. 242, 634, Jim Dibble 238, 227, 658, Brandon Drumm 235, 266, 670, Nate Finch 618, Dylan Green 255, John Gurnick 227, 247, 654, Jack Hazen 232, Paul Ignatovich 265, 237, 714, Steve Jacobi 258, Rob Johnson 275, 250, 738, Donnie Marino 287, 711, Mitch Persbacker 244, 668, Tim Smith 647, Scott Wahl 616, Hank Whitmore 235, Zuke Wormuth 257, 646, Jeremy Wormuth 607.

THURSDAY MEN’S DEPOSIT NATIONAL LEAGUE

Al Bullis Jr. 237, 653, Dale Conklin 239, 233, 688, Jeff Curtis 256, 241, 675, Carl Davis 227, Jim Dibble 235, 258, 231, 724, Paul Fritz 268, 667, Bill Gleim 258, 234, 247, 739, Greg Keesler 230, 602, Rich Lenio 247, 622, Neil Mosher 242, 605, Dick Price 233, Jim Valentine 228.

FRIDAY COUPLES LEAGUEArletta Akselrad 224, 507, Jessica Bush 201, Howey Couse Jr. 238, 623, Frank Couse Sr. 267, 234, 716, Anne Couse 193, 180, 547, Carl Davis 257, 662, Crystal Ellis 192, 216, 577, Norman Ellis 236, 232, 674, Bob Ellis 225, 227, 632, Angie Hazen 182, Hope Jones 181, Bonnie LaDuke 184, Dave Lester 240, 623, Dana McGraw 180, Mark McGraw 613, Rick Mills 229, Sheri Oralls 239, 554, Walt Oralls 255, 649, Jen Smith 224, 540, Tim Smith 225, 606, Cecil Spencer 234, Sandy Winans 224, 213, 588, Dan Wormuth 664.

KIAMESHA LANES

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

MONDAY MEN’S LEAGUE

Mike Mulligan 268, 626, Mike Weiner 234, 237, 687, John Hoffmann 236, 634, Jim VanAken 226, 637, Josh Strang 268, 662, Tom Belgiovene 237, 231, 643, Matt Fallon 238, 644, Frank Scuderi 608, Ronnie Totten 226, 626, Eddie Lake 238, 229, 691, Rick Lake 235, 256, 696, Jaryl Scott 265, 225, 697, Vinnie Collura 243, 679, Donald Durland 247, 269, 289, 805, Pedro Agapito 255, 247, 680, Nate Sanders 268, 631, Dave Graham 246, Lloyd Bridges 243, 615, Larry Berens 255, 234, 706, Michael Amore 231, Armen Murad 229, Kenny Atkins 226, Wayne Atkins 230, 609, James Durland 246, 259, 714, Tim McIntyre 246.

TUESDAY MIXED FIREFIGHTERS LEAGUE

Debra Blackford 202, 226, 584, Joan Lake 237, 189, 574, Mary Lee Williams 182, 182, 208, 572, Suzette Bertholf 194, 183, 550, Trasey Barres 180, 192, 543, Linda Schaefer 186, 516, Carena Collura 200, Russ Keesler 235, 266, 692, Eddie Lake 226, 247, 690, Dave Dibble Jr. 255, 231, 688, Pedro Agapito 244, 247, 686, Wayne Atkins 278, 682, Mitch Juron 248, 643, John Cascone 621, Rich Blackford 235, Ed Guthrie 247.

WEDNESDAY MEN’S LEAGUE

John Hoffmann 233, 236, 234, 703, James VanAken 237, Tom Belgiovene 257, 659, Ronnie Totten 241, 236, 246, 723, Gregory Fallon 246, 256, 674, Matt Fallon 289, 249, 743, Jon Wilhelm 225, 646, Donald Durland 226, 674, Larry Whipple 263, 603, Wayne Atkins 244, 242, 645, Vinnie DeGraw 246, 663, Rodney DeGrote 225, 607, Paul Durland 638, James Durland 237, 623, Pedro Agapito 259, 256, 728, Jason Rogers 630, Shane Cunningham 266, 268, 744, George “Spoon” Battle 246, 600, Tim McIntyre 227, 233, 655, Josh Strang 236, 258, 691, Jaryl Scott 287, 259, 245, 791.

THURSDAY LADIES LEAGUELiz Stubits 198, MaryJane Conklin 205, Trasey Barres 181, Cheryl Neist 185, Mardette Wilcox 203, 213, Barbara Durbak 185, Rita Burdick 181, Debbie Durland 181, 205, 209, 595, Pat Shuart 202.

FRIDAY MIXED LEAGUE

Eddie Lake 299, 235, 742, David Graham 237, 238, 695, Eugene Kelly 258, 663, James Piontek 235, 619, Larry Berens 225, 614, Tom Palmer 235, 600, Dan Ricco 618, Frank Emmens 234, 648, Donald Durland 247, 246, 248, 741, John Wilhelm 249, 248, 711, Kevin Stackhouse 224, 228, 648, Laura Palmer 222, 527, Joan Lake 187, 215, 564, Christina Seidler 187, 188, 554, Carolyn Williams 191, 200, 569, Jennie Worden 192, 506, Linda Schaefer 180, 192, 532, Amy Bennett 181, Mary Ann Drobysh-Berens 188, 180, 522, Cathy Carpenter 215, 524, Tammy Sze 217, 557, Antionette Rau 192, 180, 519, Francine Kaiser 233, 537, Julie Chen 203.

LIBERTY LANES
Provided By Bob Fix Jr.

MONDAY MEN’S LEAGUE

Kyle Stevens 233, 247, 267, 747, Ralph Coney 215, 259, 219, 693, Ed Blume 217, 193, 245, 655, Pete Meachum 191, 206, 226, 623, Chris Stevens 204, 247, 617, Dan Martinetti 210, 215, 604, Chris McKay 222, 196, 570, Jason Jones Sr. 214, Rudy Belanchia 213, Robert Cady 200, Chas Tuttle 199, Carmine Santillo 196, Mitch Mattison 193, Dean Shattuck 192, William Bruce 191, Bruce Garritt 191, Paul Minton 191, Tom Stephenson 191, Thomas Fix 190.

WEDNESDAY MEN’S LEAGUE

Kyle Stevens 200, 257, 248, 705, David Graham 257, 212, 232, 701, Dwayne Cabrera 225, 202, 238, 665, Rob Tuttle 254, 202, 623, Mark Carman Jr. 239, 611, Luis Torres 213, 219, 601, Merlin Bound 220, 232, 595, Carlos Torres 219, 190, 590, Russell Bivins 211, 201, 585, Anthony Atkins 215, 201, 580, Larry Hicks 200, 194, 579, Jim Fiore 191, 201, 578, Ryan Lepke 236, 577, Stew Stevens 235, 577, Gene Smith 213, Herbie Sklar 211, Chris Stevens 196, 209, Bobby Cooper 201, Ed Blume 194, Deming Roosa 194, Keith Smith 193, Mike Durbak 190, Ray Stanishia 190.

THURSDAY LADIES LEAGUE

Audrey Woolard 212, 502, Charlene Meola 176, 171, 492, Kathi Smith 172, 490, JoAnne Wright 196, 488, Darlene Mantzouratos 201, Kirsten Sherwood 190, Jane Mann 180, Terri Hinkley 176.

FRIDAY MIXED LEAGUE

Kyle Stevens 203, 237, 215, 655, Ralph Cannon 201, 200, 571, Sharon Russell 203, 191, 547, Alan LaBounty 200, 194, George Crary 194, Karen Martin 186, Wendy Swan 179.

SATURDAY MIXED LEAGUE

Gene Smith 238, 235, 662, Thomas Fix 214, 215, 575, Keith Smith 244, 572, Tony Miller 233, Deming Roosa 200, Rich Bivins 198, Walt Edwards 191, Sarabeth Biedinger 171.

SUNDAY MIXED LEAGUE

Bob Feeney 235, 245, 199, 679, Jim Fiore 233, 190, 593, Robert Cady 218, 585, Thomas Fix 206, Robert Feeney Jr. 197, Jerry Scandore 194, Rich Winters 193, Sheila Fix 179, Barbara Cady 171.

LIBERTY ELKS BUMBER LEAGUE

Colin Flynn 90, Madison Bertholf 65, Terrance Hayden 65, Treyvon Hayden 57, Kaitlin Stungis 43, Alli Dworetsky 42.

LIBERTY ELKS BANTAM LEAGUE

Mikey Fritz 126, 105, 231, Marie Lyons 104, 98, 202, Lindsie Siegel 76, 115, 191, Jarod Hellerer 65, 120, 185, Sean McMahon 58, 113, 171, Zachary DeLong 107, 56, 163, Ian Cody 62, 89, 151, Dara Schiff 70, 75, 145, Emma Dworetsky 73, 67, 140, David Schiff 68, 70, 138, Chandler Fink 63, 70, 133, Kylie Flynn 30, 61, 91, Matthew Stungis 29, 37, 66, Corrine Hellerer 37, 25, 62.

LIBERTY ELKS TEENAGE LEAGUE

John Kolarik 246, 204, 166, 616, Louie Brahm 173, 196, 143, 512, Anthony Kolarik 173, 157, 155, 485, Anthony Lupardo 134, 158, 174, 466, Ryan Feeney 156, 137, 138, 431, Glen McCausland 149, 130, 124, 403, Robby Lyons 96, 156, 137, 389, Jonathan Griesbeck 156, 129, 100, 385, Zachary Cody 130, 100, 130, 360, Alaura DeLong 97, 148, 113, 358, Bobby Kehrley 85, 86, 127, 298.

Here & There Column 1-17-12

Will Mild Weather Continue?

Every one's talking about the mild winter we are having and there was not much more then a dusting of snow or an inch or two in some sections of the county on Wednesday night and early Thursday morning of last week with the winter weather advisory for Wednesday January 12 at night calling for snow to wintry mix with no significant snow accumulations and for Thursday January 13 temperature at 39 degrees and some rain.
When you ask a meteorologist why the mild temperatures and rain instead of snow they say its a result of autumn being autumn and not a sign of a weakening La Nina weather pattern.
Love talking with a meteorologist because what they say certainly means something to them but to the ordinary non-weather related person its just a lot of fancy words.
The forecasters noted that November was the fifth-warmest since records began in 1950 and some have even reported that this will be the mildest winter in five years.
Now I just love this report from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration who said it expects the La Nina weather phenomenon that results in cooler temperatures in the Equatorial Pacific, to become the most dominant factor influencing weather across the country, but added that a change in pressure called the Arctic Oscillation could make it difficult for forecasters to predict more than a week or two in advance.
Trying to look ahead the MDA EarthSat is saying that through the February winter period it (meaning temperatures) will be slightly above normal for the Northeast.
Some weather experts have gone out on the edge of the limb to predict the mildest winter in five years.
Anyway you look at it there is a plus and minis side to this issue with folks being able to save on heating costs and municipalities saving on snow removal expenditures.
Merchants selling snow removal equipment and supplies along with winter clothing outlets see a dramatic drop in sales and winter resorts offering skiing, skating and snow tubing activities and folks who enjoy cross country skiing, snow shoeing, ice fishing, small game hunting and snowmobiling also don't appreciate this type of weather.
The mild weather has also forced the postponement of the annual Livingston Manor Rotary Club's Annual Ice Carnival that had originally been slated for January 15. The Ice Carnival committee said their efforts to make ice had been hampered by the warm weather.
Are weather predictions always right? With this thought in mind forecasters are quick to note that our present conditions are not necessarily indicative how the entire winter will turn out.....can you figure that one out.... we are taking it one step further and suggest that you do not take the snow tires off your car or put away the snow shovels and snow-blowers for next year.

BOWLING HIGHLIGHTS COLUMN 1-13-12

Tom Clark Is New PBA Commissioner

Fred Schreyer, Chief Executive Officer and Commissioner of the Professional Bowlers Association has retired after 11 years of service to the organization. The PBA Board of Directors has named Geoff Reiss Chief Executive Officer and has promoted Tom Clark to the position of Commissioner.
Schreyer will continue to serve the PBA as a senior advisor.
"Fred has managed the PBA through a really challenging period. We're grateful for his leadership and that he's agreed to continue working with us to grow the PBA," said Mike Slade of the PBA ownership group.
Schreyer joined the PBA full-time in October 2002 as Chief Operating Officer and General Counsel, and was named Commissioner in 2003. But he has been affiliated with the organization since 2000 as its legal counsel. The University of Michigan and UCLA Law School graduate has 25 years of experience in the sports industry, including a seven-year stint as Director of Sports Marketing at Nike and was a founder of Nike's Sports Management division.
Among Schreyer’s signature accomplishments during his tenure at the PBA’s helm were negotiation of umbrella sponsorship packages with Denny’s and Lumber Liquidators, opening PBA membership to women for the first time (2004), creation of the PBA Summer Series, creation of the PBA World Series of Bowling, production of the PBA’s 50th Anniversary Gala in 2009 and working to allow PBA members to represent their country as Team USA members.
"Serving the PBA for the past 11 years has been a great privilege and a tremendous experience,” Schreyer said. “It is always difficult to step back, but I feel good about handing the reins to Geoff and Tom. As the PBA embarks upon its 53rd year, I look forward to continuing to provide assistance wherever I am needed."
Reiss, who joined the PBA as Vice Chairman in March 2011, previously held several positions at ESPN, was CEO at Associated Content, and was Senior Vice President/General Manager of Newsweek's digital division. While at ESPN, Reiss managed the launch of ESPN.com, NFL.com, NBA.com, and NASCAR Online. He also was Senior Vice President/General Manager of ESPN the Magazine, and managed ESPN's relationships with Electronic Arts, Microsoft, and The Tribeca Film Festival. He developed and acquired the Peabody Award-winning Dan Klores documentary Black Magic. He started his media career at Spy magazine.
"The PBA has a terrific opportunity to establish an important presence in the sports marketplace and I'm looking forward to working with our team, members and industry partners to fully realize our potential," said Reiss.
Clark became the PBA’s Vice President and COO in March 2008 after serving as the Vice President of Marketing and Communications for the United States Bowling Congress. Clark, who was promoted to Deputy Commissioner in 2009, came to USBC from USA Today where he worked as a sports editor from 2000-2005. Previously he was an executive editor and sports editor for newspapers in the Media General chain and founded and published a sports magazine in his hometown Syracuse, N.Y.
The former collegiate bowler was named Bowlers Journal International magazine’s “Person of the Year” in the bowling industry for 2005 for his efforts in bringing publicity to the game. Clark also was the recipient of the 2008 Billiard and Bowling Institute of America Industry Service Award and the 2009 USBC Joyce Deitch Trailblazer Award.
"It's an honor to be given this opportunity to help build an organization that has meant so much to my life," Clark said. "I love the sport of bowling and the PBA and I'm energized by that same passion for the game that our players and fans have shown for over 50 years."
The PBA also has announced that Kirk Von Krueger, Vice President and Director of PBA Tours, has been promoted to Deputy Commissioner. Von Krueger, a former PBA touring player, began his career with the PBA in 1995 as assistant Tournament Director, becoming Tournament Director in 1996..
The Bowling Tip
By Mike Luongo

Bowlers: This weeks tip will help you execute and r 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 i 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.
An important thing to note here is if your ball does not fit, it will be difficult to eliminate tension from your swing.
Mike Luongo is a certified IBPSIA Pro Shop Operator, Master Instructor, USBC Silver Level Coach and an Advisor-Special Events assistant with the Storm and Roto Grip Bowling Ball Company. Have a question, call him at 435-720-7939 or email at mikel@stormbowling.com

This column is written by Ed Townsend, a public relations consultant to the amateur-professional sport of bowling and to several bowling writers associations. League and tournament information and scores can be sent to 845-439-8177, via email at edwardctownsend@hotmail.com and by fax at 845-205-4474. We are also available at http://bght.blogspot.com/ and on Facebook.

LOCAL BOWLING SCORES

LOCAL BOWLING SCORES
BY ED TOWNSEND

BEECHWOOD LANES
Provided By Lori Kimmes

MONDAY LADIES LEAGUE

Jackie Mootz 159, Jody Schanil 179, Tracy Puerschner 158, Julie Yewchuck 167, Pam Wayne 170, Diane Staves 155, Barbara Cady 185.

CALLICOON KRISTAL BOWL

Provided By Kristal Whitmore

MONDAY HORTONVILLE LADIES LEAGUE

Kelly Gombita 163, Lillian Zieres 183, 181, 511, Pat Peters 155, 185, Joyce Brooks 152, Debbie Loughrey 156, Deedee Schrader 152, Barbara Pingel 160, Judy Mohn 154, 158, 154, Tolakii Deylii 167.

TUESDAY DELAWARE VALLEY MEN’S LEAGUE

Mark Hawley 211, 214, Jeremy Gulley 213, Joe Gager 193, 190, Jon Wayne 224, 234, 200, 658, Kory Keesler 201, 203, 210, 614, Bruce Rutledge 264, Brian Marino 204, 195, Mark Scriber 219, Kris Rasmussen 207, Mike Cole 200, 193, Gary Maas 210, 194, 212, 616, Mike Gieger 208, Albert Tyles 190, Troy Parucki 196, Damien VanLeuven 197, 191.

FOX BOWLING CENTER
Provided By Bill Gleim

TUESDAY LADIES EARLY BIRDS LEAGUE

Bonnie Laduke 183, Sherry Persbacker 183, Brianna Walker 225, 508.

WEDNESDAY MEN’S INDEPENDENT LEAGUE

Al Bullis Sr. 227, Andrew Bullis 227, 242, 225, 694, Marc Cetta 603, Dale Conklin 238, 640, Cody Conway 642, Frank Couse Jr. 231, 236, 628, Jim Dibble 258, 231, 705, Brandon Drumm 258, 679, Brian Drumm 630, John Fish 235, Art Gately 236, 603, Craig Gehrig 235, 629, Bill Gleim 256, 230, 701, John Gurnick 609, Paula Ignatovich 226, 641, Steve Jacobi 618, Derek Keesler 243, Jerry Kulakosky 236, 651, Donnie Marino 278, 695, Matt May 229, 622, Mitch Persbacker 229, 237, 279, 745, Dick Price 269, 619, Sam Rowe 230, 656, Zuke Wormuth 265. 235, 713, Jeremy Wormuth 237, 266, 710, Tony Wright 244, 604.

THURSDAY MEN’S DEPOSIT NATIONAL LEAGUE

Al Bullis Sr. 600, Howard Couse Sr. 231, 617, Frank Couse Sr. 235, 235, 675, Jeff Curtis 259, 684, Jim Dibble 238, 246, 676, Paul Fritz 247, 630, Bill Gleim 247, 257, 713, Paul Ignatovich 265, 228, 709, Gino Jones 245, 614, Neil Mosher 242, Dick Price 226.

FRIDAY COUPLES LEAGUE

Howey Couse Jr. 236, 617, Frank Couse Sr. 247, 674, Anne Couse 204, 201, 214, 619, Bob Ellis 617, Hope Jones 507, Aaron Martin 232, Julie Martin 187, 502, Dana McGraw 181, 187, 192, 560, Mark McGraw 265, 692, Rick Mills 225, 618, Sheri Oralls 210, 180, 550, Walt Oralls 255, 614, Dan Wormuth 246, 249, 698, Michelle Wormuth 184, 505.

KIAMESHA LANES

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

MONDAY MEN’S LEAGUE

Shane Conner 241, 635, Dan Ricco 236, Mike Weiner 236, 236, 662, John Hoffmann 257, 660, Josh Strang 244, Tom Belgiovene 245, 659, Matt Fallon 248, 629, Jim Piontex 249, 641, Frank Scuderi 267, 267, 233, 767, Ronnie Totten 231, 234, 679, Roy Sweeney 235, 627, Eddie Lake 235, 616, Rick Lake 246, 617, Jaryl Scott 249, 232, 235, 716, Vinnie Collura 225, 266, 706, Don Durland 234, 603, Jack Moylan 226, Pedro Agapito 225, 641, Corey VanKeuren 252, 641, John Fischer 611, Dave Graham 230, 673, George “Spoon” Battle 228, 602, Lloyd Bridges 608, Larry Berens 247, 654, Erik Miller 226, Rob Wells 246, 236, 693, Anthony Atkins 245, 663, Kenny Atkins 225, 241, 640, Wayne Atkins 231, 635, James Durland 243, 652, Tim McIntyre 627, Jim Wilhelm 237, 668.

TUESDAY MIXED FIREMEN’S LEAGUE

Mary Lee Williams 181, 529, Linda Schaefer 188, 512, Cara Nicholson 205, 506, Heather Dobell 196, Dave Dibble Jr. 267, 247, 731, Eddie Lake 237,245, 692, John Cascone 259, 689, Eddie Walsh 246, 237, 671, Russ Keesler 257, 663, Ed Guthrie 227, 644, Ryan Lepke 636, Stan Gilmore 243, 630, Kevin Stackhouse 608, Pedro Agapito 246, 606, Peter Scannell 244, 605, George Kelley 247.

WEDNESDAY MEN’S LEAGUE

James VanAken 278, 232, 703, Steve Belgiovene 232, 237, 678, Tom Belgiovene 613, Vinnie Collura 226, 259, 700, Jason Rogers 237, 605, Ronnie Totten 237, 245, 693, Charlie Tuttle 230, Rick Lara 234, 234, 671, Gregory Fallon 612, Matt Fallon 605, Jon Wilhelm 235, 232, 647, Donald Durland 264, 261, 747, Timmy Minton 230, 607, Anthony Atkins 239, 648, Wayne Atkins 628, Vinnie DeGraw 236, 652, Rodney DeGrote 235, 630, Kevin Stackhouse 227, Kenny Atkins 254, 269, 716, John Cascone 237, Paul Durland 234, 227, 685, Frank DiCostanzo 247, 676, James Durland 247, 676, Pedro Agapito 287, 247, 227, 761, Frank Muller 258, 626, Shane Cunningham 227, George “Spoon” Battle 245, 630, Josh Strang 266, 704, Jaryl Scott 263, 659.

THURSDAY LADIES LEAGUE

Cathy McKenley 184, 210, Kathy Shapiro 180, Hope McKeon 219, Barbara Durbak 193, Ann Sawyer 180, Joan Lake 231, Stephanie Davis 188, Liz Stubits 181, Debbie Durland 196, Shirley Bowen 185, Mary Lee Williams 189, Trasey Barres 203, Barbara Geraine 198, Valerie Fersch 181.

FRIDAY MIXED LEAGUE

Joan Lake 185, 210, 225, 620, Carolyn Williams 181, 211, 514, Linda Schaefer 516, Cathy Carpenter 187, 538, Karen Sotelo 199, 181, 529, Antionette Rau 219, 532, Kathy Fielding 188, Tammy Sze 181, 525, Leroy Williams 232, 613, Dave Graham 227, 664, Frank Scuderi 258, 631, Eddie Lake 227, 246, 688, Ryan Lepke 299, 652, Eugene Kelly 266, 228, 236, 730, James Piontek 233, 635, Larry Berens 657, John Hoffmann 259, 257, 716, Tom Palmer 226, 623, Frank Emmens 235, 659, Victor Decker 627, Donald Durland 243, 258, 692, John Wilhelm 225, 652, Kevin Stackhouse 226, Greg Kuchar 268, 617.

LIBERTY LANES
Provided By Bob Fix Jr.

MONDAY MEN’S LEAGUE

Kyle Stevens 226, 239, 212, 677; Ed Blume 214, 259, 654, Paul Minton 227, 212, 204, 643, Thomas Fix 207, 236, 626, Ralph Coney 204, 232, 607, Jason Jones Sr. 210, 199, 575, Carmine Santillo 241, Dan Martinetti 226, Robert Cady 194, 204, Pete Meachum 191, Chris Stevens 190

WEDNESDAY MEN’S LEAGUE

Ed Blume 215, 207, 235, 657, Thomas Fix 258, 627, Stew Stevens 246, 624, Paul Minton 202, 196, 217, 615, Larry Hicks 248, 603, Kyle Stevens 202, 204, 197, 603, Chuck McAllister 212, 191, 191, 594, Keith Smith 214, 195, 592, Anthony Atkins 194, 205, 192, 591, Dwayne Cabrera 214, 204, 589, Jim Fiore 198, 238, 588, Tony Mears 234, Jerry Scandore 229, Merlin Bound 215, Chris Stevens 211, 192, Luis Torres 207, Mark Carman Sr. 206, Glenn Norris 205, Rich Bivins 204, Gene Smith 199, Mark Carman Jr. 192, Deming Roosa 192, Dave Sawall 192, Mike Aumick 191

THURSDAY LADIES LEAGUE

Wendy Finn 181, 178, 515, Joan Fredenburg 171, 195, 505, Elisa Bound 189, 502, Amanda Irwin 208, 495, Karen Martin 192, Nancy Blume 187, Tina Reilly 186, Terri Hinkley 185, Tabatha Smith 181, Sandy Cassevah 179, Joann M. Bowers 177, Darlene Mantzouratos 176, Florence Good 170

FRIDAY MIXED LEAGUE

Kyle Stevens 213, 256, 236, 705, George Crary 198, 213, 582, Sharon Russell 190, 520, Betty Dole 189, 481, Jim Fiore 222, Larry Goldenberg 191, Debbie Sklar 171

SATURDAY MIXED LEAGUE

Deming Roosa 200, 204, 213, 617, Keith Smith 201, 193, 206, 600, Kevin Norris 191, 211, 586, Michele Roosa 175, 486, Phil Norris 241, Tony Miller 231, Chris Gibson 202, Gene Smith 194, 191, Thomas Fix 192, Tabatha Smith 171

LIBERTY ELKS BUMPER LEAGUE

Colin Flynn 70, Terrence Hayden 63, Alli Dworetsky 62, Treyvon Hayden 56, Riley Totten 50, Madison Bertholf 31

LIBERTY ELKS BANTAM LEAGUE

Ian Cody 116, 124, 240, Marie Lyons 76, 127, 203, Mikey Fritz 102, 86, 188, Jarod Hellerer 80, 81, 161, Zachary DeLong 73, 82, 155, Lindsie Siegel 56, 93, 149, Kayla McMahon 62, 81, 143, Chandler Fink 66, 63, 129, Emma Dworetsky 53, 67, 120, Dara Schiff 61, 50, 111, Corrine Hellerer 55, 50, 105, David Schiff 45, 58, 103, Sean McMahon 41, 40, 89, Kyle Flynn 52, 36, 88

LIBERTY ELKS TEENAGE LEAGUE

Anthony Kolarik 146, 169, 200, 515, John Kolarik 166, 185, 147, 498, Jonathan Griesbeck 167, 197, 129, 493, Louie Brahm 153, 190, 141, 484, Anthony Lupardo 156, 160, 150, 466, Ryan Feeney 153, 148, 156, 457, Cameron Reichenbaugh 131, 133, 133, 397, Robby Lyons 106, 159, 116, 381, Bobby Kehrley 156, 108, 99, 363, Zachary Cody 94, 120, 128, 342, Alaura DeLong 95, 98, 102, 295

SUNDAY MIXED LEAGUE

Thomas Fix 203, 253, 222, 678, Bob Feeney 192, 236, 613, Rich Winters 223, Jim Fiore 193, 213, Robert Feeney Jr. 211, Jerry Scandore 206, Barbara Cady 171, 189.

Here & There Column 1-10-12

Pavlet At Golf Show Jan. 20-22

Since winning the 1993 Long Drive Championship Brian Pavlet has not looked back. Pavlet will be one of the featured stage events at the 15th Annual New Jersey Golf Show January 20-22 at the Garden State Exhibit Center, 50 Atrium Drive, Somerset, NJ
The show is a popular mid-winter break for many New York and Tri-County area golfers and also is a showcase for several area golf facilities.
Pavlet has made a record eight "Final 8" appearances in the RE/MAX World Long Drive Championship and has been the LDA's most consistent performer the past decade. He held the No. 1 ranked position for more than 20 months and was featured in Golf Digest for having one of the best power swings in golf. Brian has performed more than 1,200 shows worldwide and even entertained the troops in Iraq with the USO. His engaging personality and performance make him one of golf's premier showman. .
Brian and others will be appearing the weekend of January 20-22 at this show which is tabbed as a consumer golf exposition, in a three-day "Golf Theme Park" that features a wide array of displays, demonstrations and interactive activities designed to educate and entertain the golf enthusiast.
Upwards of 200 booths with exhibitors from across the country are expected to attend and will offer for sale the latest in golf equipment and accessories as well as golf apparel, artwork, real estate, destination packages and much, much more.
Numerous participatory activities will also be available for golfers of all skill levels. There will be a long-drive championship, the BirdieBall Chipping challenge, a Long-Putt Competition and a demo range where you can swing, hit and compare the latest clubs. The hours for the show are Friday 12-6 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is $10 adults and free children under 12.
The show is staged and managed by North Coast Golf Show President Joe Stegh. Driving directions are available at http://www.northcoastgolfshows.com/

BOWLING HIGHLIGHTS COLUMN 1-6-12

Elks Tourney And Tournament Season

The 13th Annual Monticello Elks Scotch Doubles tournament will be held March 3 at 2 p.m. at Kiamesha Lanes.
The four game no-tap tournament features a male and female bowler on each team.
Entry fee is $40 per team and includes the famous Elks chicken B-B-Q at the Elks lodge following tournament play.
Tournament sign up can be made by calling Kiamesha Lanes 794-5561 or Tournament Chairman Dean Shattack 794-1172.
The Tri-County USBC Men's and Women's tournaments will be held March 3-4, 10-11 at Callicoon Kristal Bowl with tournament information available from Association Manager Michele Bensley at 570-491-2745.
The NYS Youth Championships will be held February through March as 10 New York State regional events. Contact http://www.bowlny.com/ for information.
The 22ed NYS Masters Championship will be held March 24 at Oswego Bowl. Contact http://www.bowlny.com/ for information.
The 88th Annual NYS Open (Men's) Championships will be held April 14-15, 21-22, 28-29, May 5-6 in South Glens Falls. Contact http://www.bowlny.com/ for information.
The 76th Annual NYS Women's Championships will be held April 14-15, 20-22, 27-29, May 5-6, 19-20 at Midway Lanes in Vestal. Information available at http://www.bowlny.com/

The Bowling Tip
By Mike Luongo

Bowlers: This week's tip is for any bowler who ends up out of balance at the foul line when delivering a bowling ball.
If you find your self unable to finish your delivery in a strong balanced position, it may be a result of your follow through.
It is important that when you follow through on your delivery, you do not reach OUT with your arm. but UP with your follow through. The reason?
If you reach out, the weight of the ball will pull your upper body forward and may cause you to lose your balance. If you reach up, you can stay planted in a strong, solid position to deliver your bowling ball with accuracy and leverage.
Mike Luongo is a certified IBPSIA Pro Shop Operator and Master Instructor, USBC Silver Level Coach and an Advisor along with being involved with Special Events with the Storm and Roto Grip Bowling Ball Company. Have a questions, call him 434-720-7939 or vie mail at mikel@stormbowling.com

This column is written by Ed Townsend, a public relations consultant to the amateur-professional sport of bowling and to several bowling writers associations. League and tournament information and scores can be sent to 845-439-8177, vie email at edwardctownsend@hotmail.com and by fax at 845-205-4474 We are also available at http://bght.blogspot.com/ and on Facebook.

LOCAL BOWLING SCORES

LOCAL BOWLING SCORES
BY ED TOWNSEND

BEECHWOOD LANES
Provided by Lori Kimmes

MONDAY LADIES LEAGUE

Jackie Gieger 159, Jodi Gulley 158, Diane Conroy 154, 159, Lori Kimmes 167, Lois Erdman 178, Dot McCormack 152, Tracy Puerschner 161, 156.

CALLICOON KRISTAL BOWL
Provided by Kristal Whitmore

Callicoon Kristal Bowl will be closed on Wednesday, Jan. 18 and Thursday, Jan. 19 as resurfacing of the lanes will be taking place on these dates.

Tuesday Delaware Valley Men’s League bowler Damien VanLeuven almost put one in the record books on Dec. 20 when he rolled nine strikes in a row only to leave one pin standing on the first ball in the 10th frame. He spared and added 9 on the third ball for a 278 single in his third game of the night. He bowls with the CSI team and his teammates are Chris Berner, Bob Head, Rick Weigelt and Russell Lyons. VanLeuven maintains a 174 average in this league.

MONDAY HORTONVILLE
LADIES LEAGUE

Sue Naughton 159, Kelly Gombita 229, 175, 542, Lillian Zieres 191, 212, 561, Jane Benson 191, Joyce Brooks 155, Debbie Loughrey 161, Deedee Schrader 158, Judy Mohn 158.

TUESDAY DELAWARE VALLEY MEN’S LEAGUE

Mark Hawley 235, 198, 612, Jeremy Gulley 192, 197, Joe Gager 205, 200, Jon Wayne 257, 204, 605, Kory Keesler 184, 182, 204, Bruce Rutledge 212, 191, 184, Tad Dosher 180, 192, Kurt Buddenhagen 180, Ray Wunderlich 193, Mark Scriber 200, Jeff Nober 181, 191, 188, Mike Cole 214, Gary Maas 188, 193, Jeff Neidert 183, Eugene Fulton 182, Mike Gieger 210, Wally Warren 184, 189, Jamie Greir 193, Don Hill 190, Steve Lagoda 199, Eric Kubenik 188, Bob Head 180, Rick Weigelt 182.

FOX BOWLING CENTER
Provided by Bill Gleim

WEDNESDAY MEN’S INDEPENDENT LEAGUE

Tom Anderson 235, 610, Al Bullis 640, Andrew Bullis 243, 259, 236, 738, Dale Conklin 226, 610, Frank Couse Sr. 625, Frank Couse Jr. 233, 247, 648, Jim Dibble 244, 233, 673, Brandon Drumm 234, Brian Drumm 259, 667, Dylan Green 226, 268, 717, Marty Haeussler 605, Jack Hazen 617, Roger Hazen 234, Paul Ignatovich 243, 227, 235, 705, Rob Johnson 245, 225, 689, Dick Layton 233, Robert McNaught 225, 642, Donnie Marino 226, 243, 676, Ed Milk Jr. 236, Neil Mosher 246, 258, 693, Mitch Persbacker 225, Dick Price 230, Tim Smith 244, 604, Jonathon Wayne 257, 682, Zuke Wormuth 249, 244, 259, 752, Jeremy Wormuth 225, 256, 233, 714, Ken Wormuth 247, Jay Wormuth 225, 610.

THURSDAY MEN’S DEPOSIT NATIONAL LEAGUE

Dale Conklin 611, Tim Cornwell 226, Frank Couse Sr. 633, Lenn Davis 235, Jim Dibble 247, 685, Bill Gleim 233, 246, 675, Greg Keesler 606, Rich Lenio 236, 613, Matt May 225, 616, Neil Mosher 236, 225, 635, Dick Price 247, 671, Paul Siegler 232, Tim Smith 232, Jim Valentine 227, 600.

FRIDAY COUPLES LEAGUE

Howard Couse Sr. 245, 233, 692, Anne Couse 215, 525, Mike Horton 244, Dan Koch 247, 623, Dana McGraw 190, 203, 535, Mark McGraw 235, 666, Rick Mills 232, 652, Walt Oralls 290, 257, 742, Jen Smith 192, 212, 541, Tim Smith 247, 671, Dan Wormuth 235, 236, 693, Jeremy Wormuth 234, 632.

SATURDAY YOUTH LEAGUES

In the Bantam Boys division, Jacob Berry 115, Devin Robinson 100, Nicholas Locke 106. In the Junior League, Kayla Smith 140, 144, 152.

SUNDAY MIXED FUN LEAGUE

Julie Cornwell 210, Ray Cornwell 651, Marty Haeussler 298, 680, Don Marino 268, 668, Dave Mills 227, 625, Rick Mills 235, 654, Savanna Mills (Youth Girls) 132, Shelly Mills 193, 539, Brian Tiffany 246, 636, Parker Tiffany (Bantam Boys) 105.

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

MONDAY MEN’S LEAGUE

Shane Conner 228, 644, John Hoffmann 605, Jim VanAken 225, 630, Josh Strang 258, 244, 716, Tom Belgiovene 614, Matt Fallon 628, Cecil Walters 230, Ronnie Totten 235, 258, 686, Mickey Lake 235, Eddie Lake 234, 278, 238, 750, Rick Lake 228, 245, 687, Jaryl Scott 225, 658, Paul Durland 607, Vinnie Collura 227, 246, 690, Don Durland 257, 651, Al Caycho 233, 236, 668, Jack Moylan 616, Pedro Agapito 245, 257, 704, James Ratner 225, Dave Graham 247, 610, Nate Sanders 234, 652, George “Spoon” Battle 620, Lloyd Bridges 632, Erik Miller 227, 634, Anthony Atkins 250, 235, 698, Wayne Atkins 604, Justin Lopez 237, 641, James Durland 232, 248, 704, Jon Wilhelm 225, 233, 674, Keith Smith 235, 626.

TUESDAY MIXED FIREFIGHTERS LEAGUE

Mary Lee Williams 202, 187, 211, 600, Trasey Barres 235, 182, 571, Debra Blackford 210, 195, 558, Linda Schaefer 181, 207, 526, Joan Lake 183, 512, Suzette Bertholf 182, 505, Mandy Juron 200, Carena Collura 181, Linda Robinson 196, Pedro Agapito 248, 259, 721, Ryan Lepke 229, 665, Eddie Lake 228, 661, Mitch Juron 626, Ed Guthrie 625, Dave Dibble Jr. 622, Stan Gilmore 621, Wayne Atkins 232, 620, George Kelly 619, John Cascone 228, 612, Cecil Walters 235, 604, Bob Yakin Jr. 244.

WEDNESDAY MEN’S LEAGUE

John Hoffmann 236, 237, 680, James VanAken 228, 645, Steve Belgiovene 258, 656, Tom Belgiovene 237, 233, 663, Roy Sweeney 226, Ronnie Totten 238, 648, Charlie Tuttle 225, Gregory Fallon 228, 226, 236, 690, Jon Wilhelm 227, 665, Donald Durland 289, 248, 268, 805, Timmy Minton 257, 641, Anthony Atkins 266, 713, Wayne Atkins 236, 623, Rodney DeGrote 233, 621, Frank Gerow Jr. 258, 669, Kenny Atkins 279, 676, Al Frangipane 258, 234, 666, Frank DiCostanzo 226, James Durland 266, 626, Eddie Walsh 225, 234, 658, Pedro Agapito 243, 245, 704, Kyle Van Wolde 267, 601, Shane Cunningham 269, 683, Josh Strang 238, 235, 247, 720, Jaryl Scott 245, 238, 686.

THURSDAY LADIES LEAGUE

Sonya Robinson 181, Mary Jane Conklin 181, Joan Lake 181, Barbara Durbak 211, 184, Cathy McKenley 183, 207, Trasey Barres 193, Gerry Stensland 187, Rita Burdick 202, Deb Durland 236, 195, 189, 620, Lisa Cartwright 187, Liz Stubits 190, Frannie Kaiser 229, 209, Pat Shuart 196.

FRIDAY MIXED LEAGUE

Frank Scuderi 258, 622, Eddie Lake 279, 228, 686, Ryan Lepke 236, 275, 719, Larry Berens 621, John Hoffmann 256, 657, Tom Palmer 235, 647, Frank Emmens 603, Donald Durland 280, 246, 694, John Wilhelm 268, 236, 728, Eugene Kelly 239, 610, Matthew Fallon 225, 651, Laura Palmer 189, 519, Joan Lake 180, 222, 221, 623, Carolyn Williams 231, 190, 584, Mary Ann Drobysh-Berens 184, 201, 524, Donna Smith 205, 516, Antionette Rau 180, Francine Kaiser 187.

LIBERTY LANES
Provided by Bob Fix Jr.

MONDAY MEN’S LEAGUE

Kyle Stevens 245, 258, 241, 744, Rudy Belanchia 210, 258, 203, 671, Ralph Coney 197, 215, 233, 645, Ed Blume Sr. 224, 204, 597, Paul Minton 193, 258, 597, Dean Shattuck 194, 212, 592, Jason Jones Sr. 206, 212, 588, Robert Cady 193, 238, 586, Chris Stevens 215, 578, Thomas Fix 205, 193, 573, Todd Houghtaling 219, 200, 571, Mike Aumick 246, Dan Martinetti 225, Chas Tuttle 199, 208, Ricky Nichols 191, 203, Carlos Torres 194, Tony Padial 191, Carmine Santillo 191.

WEDNESDAY MEN’S LEAGUE

Kyle Stevens 223, 278, 224, 725, Anthony Atkins 226, 221, 243, 690, Ed Blume 279, 193, 199, 671, Thomas Fix 193, 228, 206, 627, Ryan Lepke 252, 621, Chris Stewart 222, 222, 613, Russell Bivins 226, 193, 598, Dave Sawall 206, 190, 200, 596, Dwayne Cabrera 202, 226, 594, Jerry Scandore 221, 193, 594, Jason Jones Sr. 195, 214, 593, David Graham 208, 216, 591, Jim Fiore 224, Gene Smith 215, Mark Carman Jr. 211, Stew Stevens 198, 210, Bobby Cooper 209, Rudy Belanchia 203, Andy Cook 198, Luis Torres 197, Lucas Stickle 195, Rob Tuttle 192, 193, Larry Hicks 191, Keith Smith 191, Mike Durbak 190.

THURSDAY LADIES LEAGUE

Tabatha Smith 184, 177, 214, 575, Elisa Bound 179, 172, 520, Wendy Finn 177, 504, May Smith 184, 189, 497, Judy Chernowski 189, 489, Chrissy Schiff 217, 489, JoAnne Wright 188, 176, 484, Joann Bowers 183, Maureen Hopper 176, Cindy Short 173, Connie Beach 172, Joann W. Bowers 171, Connie Lenox 171.

FRIDAY MIXED LEAGUE

Kyle Stevens 223, 214, 608, George Crary 215, 191, 190, 596, Ralph Cannon 208, 211, 595, Sharon Russell 170, 497, Sheila Fix 170, 495, George Dye 190, Betty Jane Stevens 176.

Here & There Column 1-3-12

New Stadium For SWB Yankees

Sullivan County baseball fans who enjoy their trips to the New York Yankees triple-A affiliate Scranton/Wilkes-Barre (SWB) Yankees games won't be seeing any games at the Moosic PNC Field this coming season as the facility undergoes a massive 40 million dollar reconstruction project during the upcoming baseball season.
The new construction project will create a unique facility that will enhance the fan experience and will involve the removal of the present stands and seating area and construction of fan seating something similar to major league ball parks.
The present playing field is expected to remain as it.
The 20-plus year old stadium was getting to the point of being considered a rapidly aging facility and enhancements and improvements to the stadium were needed to generate adequate revenues.
The new renovations will enable the SWB Yankees the ability to create a facility that will be the envy of minor league baseball.
Funding of the project has been approved by Pennsylvania Governor Corbett and the Multi-Purpose Stadium Authority of Lackawanna County Stadium.
Preliminary plans call for the project to be completed this year and the SWB Yankees returning to PNC Field for the 2013 season.
Six different venues will host the SWB Yankees games in 2012 including facilities at Rochester, NY, Syracuse, NY, Allentown, PA, Batavia, NY, Buffalo, NY and Pawtucket, RI.
Minor league baseball at PNC Field in Pennsylvania and also at Dutchess Stadium near Beacon and at NYSEG Stadium in Binghamton have become increasing popular for area baseball fans because of the high cost of attending baseball at Major League facilities.

PHOTO IDENTIFICATION FOR ABOVE PHOTO

Sullivan County SWB Yankee fans Rodney and Katie Jester of Neversink at PNC Field in late August of last year.
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