Monday, April 30, 2012

Mickelson No-Hits Fallsburg 13-0

  Tri-Valley's ace right-hander Joey Mickelson pitched a perfect no-hitter Monday afternoon as the TV Bears defeated the Comets 13-0 at the Fallsburg Central School high school diamond.
  In gaining the win Mickelson struck out five Fallsburg batters.
  Yielding the bats for Tri-Valley were Mickelson who had two hits and four RBI's. Steve McInerney hit two RBI's and Tyler Lypez had four hits and two RBI's.
  With the win Tri-Valley upped their winning record to 8-2.

Identification of the four photos are, from top to bottom, Tri-Valley Pitcher Joey Mickelson, Tri-Valley third baseman Christian Reynolds, Tri-Valley second baseman Andrew Exner , Tri-Valley third baseman Mike Foster and Tri-Valley short-stop Rodney "Taylor" Jester  leading off second base following a run-scoring double.

Bowling Highlights Column 4-27-12


 Vinnie Collura Scores 7th Career 300 
 
   Monticello ace bowler Vinnie Collura recorded his 7th career 300 game April 16 in the Monday Men's league at Kiamesha Lanes. Considered a pure gentleman and a bona fide bowling technician this talented right hander scored this 300 on lanes 3 and 4 using a Roto Grip Shooting Star bowling ball. 
  He finished the night with a 257, 300, 213 for a 770 series. 
  Vinnie bowls on the Monticello Greenhouse team with Jaryl Scott, Paul Durland and Donald Durland. 
  His last 300 came on March 2, 2007in the Tri-County NY United States Bowling Congress (USBC) Association tournament at Pin Street Lanes in Warwick in the 9 a.m. Doubles & singles event, he recorded the 12-strikes in a row in the first game of the doubles competition.
  That 300 was his sixth career perfect game and came a little more than two months after he scored his fifth career 300 on December 26, 2007 with a 300, 246, 234, 780  in the Wednesday Men's league at Kiamesha Lanes.
  Collura, 43,  noted that he was only bowling in one league this year, the Monday Men's league at Kiamesha lanes, and that presently he holds down a 220 average.
  Vinnie formerly served as Sergeant At Arms for the Tri-County NY USBC Association and is the former secretary of the Wednesday Men's league at Kiamesha Lanes. 
  Vinnie and his wife Carena live in Monticello and Vinnie is employed as a Rehab Technician for the Center For Discovery in Harris.
 
                                                                       The Bowling Tip
                                                         By Mike Luongo

  Bowlers: One of our 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 on 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 six years old with a conventional grip or an accomplished bowler with many years experience, should 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 your 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 your hand only, not your arm. 
  Using the proper technique will allow you to get as much rotation on the ball as desired.
  Note, however, 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 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 

                                          Wilhelm Scores 299
                                          At Hancock Tourney

  Liberty bowler Jon Wilhelm scored his highest career single game April 15 at the 60th Annual Fox Bowling Center Tournament in Hancock.
  He rolled a 299 in the first game of his match and finished with a 671 series.
  Jon noted that the lanes "changed big times after the first game and this is a challenging house."
  Jon finished up his Wednesday Night league with a 298, 731. 
  In the Scranton No-Tap tourney last weekend he rolled the first 10 natural strikes.
  Jon is definitely on a roll.

                                                 1st Annual Summer
                                                  No-Tap Tourney At
                                                 Callicoon Kristal Bowl 

  The 1st Annual Summer Kick-Off No-Tap Scratch Tournament will take place May 19 and May 20 at the Callicoon Kristal Bowl. 
  The tournament will be staged both days at 12 noon and 3:30 p.m.
  Entry fee is $20 with the bowling fee set a $10 and $10 going into the prize fund.
  The tournament is also offering a buy one get one drink free special.
  First five places will receive prize money.
  Call to register by May 15 at 845-887-6887

                                                  Association Tournament
                                                  Winners Announced

  Winners in the 2012 Tri-County NY USBC Open and Women's tournaments held this year at Callicoon Kristal Bowl include the Open event (Men's) Callicoon Kristal Bowl men's team, Kohler's Killers. Team members include Eric Kubenik, Steve Lagoda, Henry Kubenik and Brian Scott. The team scored 2984 and was awarded the $1,000 top prize. 
  Second place went to LeRoy Construction which scored 2928 and took home the $792 check. 
  In the Men's Doubles event Callicoon Kristal  Bowl keglers Mark Hawley and Jon W. Wayne won the event with 1393 which was good for $500. Second place went to Ray Stanishia and Daniel Martinetti with a 1351 score good for $268. 
  In the Men's single event Jason Markel won with a 749 good for $300, second place to Bob Head with a 720 and $210, third place to Bob Cady with a 706 good for $150 and fourth place to William Cron with a 694 good for $108. 
  Bob Head won all events with a 2142 good for $100, second place to Mark Hawley with a 2060 good for $80 and third place to Timothy Mandeville with a 2022 good for $50.
  In the Women's events, in the team event first place went to River Valley Repairs with team members DeeDee Schrader, Barbara Pingel, Sharon Cunningham and Judith Mohn. This Callicoon Kristal Bowl based team scored 2554 and won $800. Second place went to Jeffersonville Garage with a 2521 score good for $400. 
  Doubles winners were Velma Leeper and Barbara Goetzman with a 1344 score good for $400. Linda Richardson and Amy Shannon took second place with a 1302 score good for $225. 
  Callicoon Kristal Bowl keglers Susan Naughton and Lillian Zieres took fourth place in the doubles competition with a 1287 score good for $150. 
  DeeDee Batzel won the singles event with a 723 good for $200. 
  Callicoon Kristal Bowl bowler Susan Naughton placed sixth with a 668 good $80. 
  DeeDee Batzel won the all event with a 2018 good for $50. 

                                                     Wrapup Column
                                                      For 2011-2012

  This will be the wrapup column for the 2011-12 league bowling season. 
  Remember there are summer leagues forming, call your local bowling center for details.
  Have a healthy and enjoyable summer season and we will see you in the fall.
  See you next week with our Golfing Highlights column.

LOCAL BOWLING SCORES


LOCAL BOWLING SCORES
BY ED TOWNSEND

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

Monday Men's League

Team Lake is the 2011-2012 league champion with a record of 136-88. Team members include Mickey Lake, Roy Sweeney, Eddie Lake and Rick Lake.

Final night scores included Shane Conner 244, 623, Mike Weiner 235, 246, 697, John Hoffmann 289, 236, 718, Jim VanAken 247, 255, 698, Josh Strang 236, 620, Matt Fallon 245, 661, Frank Scuderi 613, Laresko Niifa 236, Eddie Lake 257, 675, Rick Lake 278, 266, 750, Jaryl Scott 235, 233, 674, Donald Durland 267, 690, Jody Farquhar 613, Al Caycho 238, 641, Jack Moylan 247, 654, Eddie Walsh 235, 233, 639, Pedro Agapito 226, 268, 232, 726, John Fischer 277, 671, Nate Sanders 606, Dave Graham 606, George “Spoon” Battle 231, Lloyd Bridges 234, Larry Berens 613, Jim Frost 234, 637, Armen Murad 235, 604, Keith Smith 246, 235, 693, Gregory Fallon 226, 624, Jon Wilhelm 256, 662, Tim McIntyre 236, 228, 654, Craig Wilhelm 235, Juan Lopez 253, Kenny Atkins 226, 233, 652, Anthony Atkins 629.

Tuesday Mixed Firefighters League

Eddie Lake 225, 241, 234, 700, Dave Dibble Jr. 232, 662, Pedro Agapito 244, 661, Jack Rustic 245, 630, Ryan Lepke 232, 628, Eddie Walsh 258, 622, Kevin Stackhouse 612, Neil Bell Jr. 605, Robert Yakin Jr. 228, Matt Cooper 233, Mitch Juron 226, Todd Telesky 234, Mary Lee Williams 197, 223, 236, 656, Carena Collura 184, 193, 550, Joan Redington 180, 186, 545, Suzette Bertholf 220, 545, Andrea Grossman 202, 543, Joan Lake 193, 511, Michele Boncek 209, Cara Nicholson 180.

Wednesday Men's League

Boyce Excavating is the 2011-2012 league champion. The team members include George “Spoon” Battle, Tim McIntyre, Josh Strang and Jaryl Scott.

Final league night scores included John Hoffmann 238, 233, 695, James VanAken 235, 232, 672, Tom Belgiovene 236, 620, Frank Eichenlaub III a 244, 225, 689, Jaryl Scott 239, 265, 709, Josh Strang 247, 643, George Battle 245, 650, Shane Cunningham 249, 269, 236, 754, Jason Rogers 234, Pedro Agapito 244, 249, 226, 719, Eddie Walsh 625, James Durland 289, 230, 735, Frank DiCostanzo 618, Al Frangipane 604, Kevin Stackhouse 234, 646, Kenny Atkins 257, 629, Wayne Atkins 279, 654, Anthony Atkins 300, 246, 758, Larry Whipple 233, Timmy Minton 603, Donald Durland 226, 259, 709, Jon Wilhelm 298, 233, 731, Matt Fallon 244, 632, Gregory Fallon 238, 607, Eddie Lake 289, 244, 738, Rick Lara 267, 677.

Thursday Ladies League

Karen Perrello 201, Mardette Wilcox 192, Trasey Barres 191, 219, 191, 601, Shirley Bowen 188, Franny Kaiser 192, 190, Connie McKenley 182.

Friday Mixed League

Carolyn Williams 218, 192, 562, Lauren Ricco 190, Tammy Sze 204, 522, Mary Ann Drobysh-Berens 199, 200, 574, Joan Lake 215, 551, Christina Seidler 184, 523, Nancy Greene 180, 500, Linda Schaefer 206, 189, 561, Amy Bennett 202, Antionette Rau 212, 191, 197, 600, Cathy Carpenter 182, 512, Mary Lee Williams 203, 211, 581, John Hoffmann 266, 247, 730, Leroy Williams 226, 612, David Graham 257, 680, Paul Berens 278, 624, Frank Scuderi 600, John Wilhelm 278, 266, 768, James Piontek 620, Ryan Lepke 245, 639, Craig Wilhelm 234, 614, Eugene Kelly 227, 625, Larry Berens 225, 254, 691, Tom Palmer 256, 248, 717, Kevin Stackhouse 232, 654, Donald Durland 227, 254, 673, Pedro Agapito 227, 235, 666, Edward Walsh 226, 666.

LIBERTY LANES
Provided by Bob Fix Jr.

Monday Men's League

Kyle Stevens 279, 235, 212, 726, Ed Blume 193, 275, 256, 724, Ralph Coney 246, 288, 721, Carmine Santillo 278, 236, 696, Paul Minton 232, 248, 665, Chris Stevens 217, 214, 224, 655, Carlos Torres 199, 224, 612, Todd Houghtaling 203, 212, 192, 607, Chas Tuttle 205, 222, 607, Jason Jones 191, 222, 596, Dean Shattuck 209, 204, 595, Rudy Belanchia 205, 214, 577, Robert Cady 190, 206, 576, Bruce Garritt 190, 235, William Bruce 227, Mike Aumick 224, Pete Meachum 206.

ShopRite League

Frank Teichs 175, 176, 153, 504, Scott Potter 135, 159, 155, 449, Pam Potter 156, 157, 125, 438, Fred Seaman 105, 145, 166, 416, Mary Heinle 134, 141, 124, 399, Jeff Grey 130, 129, 124, 383, Barbara Brundage 141, 113, 106, 360, Margo Potter 80, 133, 108, 321, Jody Westphal 105, 107, 106, 318, May Meyers 102, 98, 103, 303, Joanna Lotz 107, 99, 71, 277, Beverley Parsons 84, 119, 61, 264, Shannon Collazo 94, 87, 76, 257, Judy Didinsky 96, 82, 76, 254, Kelly McCaffrey 81, 83, 79, 243, Kathy Westphal 76, 82, 62, 220.

Wednesday Men's League

Kyle Stevens 278, 244, 225, 747, Thomas Fix 268, 213, 256, 737, Paul Minton 194, 269, 643, Mike Aumick 220, 222, 196, 638, David Graham 211, 255, 633, Jim Fiore 253, 213, 627, Keith Smith 200, 204, 222, 626, Stew Stevens 215, 226, 622, Jason Jones Jr. 191, 200, 213, 604, Ed Blume 198, 204, 591, Chris Stevens 199, 223, 582, Larry Hicks 195, 190, 194, 579, Carlos Torres 195, 197, 574, Russell Bivins 215, Robert Stewart 214, Herbie Sklar 205, Dwayne Cabrera 197, 204, Mark Carman Jr. 204, Chuck McAllister 204, 196, Anthony Atkins 202, Bobby Cooper 202, Gene Smith 201, Merlin Bound 199, Mike Durbak 198, Luis Torres 195, Kevin Feeney 192, Jason Jones Sr. 192, Jason Jones Sr. 192.

Thursday Ladies League

Barbara Cady 173, 170, 184, 527, Tabatha Smith 218, 516, Elisa Bound 176, 501, Wendy Finn 173, 501, Joan Fredenburg 173, 499, Lynn Winters 182, 497, Judy Chernowski 215, 493, Nancy Blume 199, Sue Jones 179, May Smith 175, JoAnne Wright 175.

Thursday Ladies League

Tabatha Smith 173, 198, 528, Diane Edwards 195, 511, Sandy Cassevah 173, 185, 492, Elisa Bound 170, 483, Karen Martin 189, Kathi Smith 185, Billie Jo Bound 184, Maureen Hopper 184, Valerie Mott 176, Darlene Mantzouratos 171, Sue Jones 170, Cindy Short 170, Audrey Woolard 170.

Friday Mixed League

Kyle Stevens 223, 248, 227, 698, Sharon Russell 182, 234, 564, Debbie Sklar 201, 172, 526, Sheila Fix 170, 492, John Melchik 218, Tony Padial 200, Karen Martin 179.

Saturday Mixed League

Keith Smith 254, 234, 245, 733, Gene Smith 235, 216, 259, 710, Phil Norris 243, 219, 646, John Cummings 198, Rich Bivins 194, Tony Miller 190, Sarabeth Biedinger 181.

Sunday Mixed League

Rich Winters 279, 635, Bob Feeney 191, 217, 597, Robert Cady 192, 227, 580, Barbara Cady 180.

Liberty Elks Bumper League

Riley Totten 77, Colin Flynn 71, Terrence Hayden 65, Madison Bertholf 63, Treyvon Hayden 54, Alli Dworetsky 52.

Liberty Elks Bantam League

Mikey Fritz 134, 104, 238, Ian Cody 98, 94, 192, Zachary DeLong 90, 98, 188, Emma Dworetsky 90, 73, 163, Jarod Hellerer 88, 70, 158, Corrine Hellerer 80, 55, 135.

Liberty Elks Teenage League

Ryan Feeney 193, 167, 170, 530, Louie Brahm 140, 171, 160, 471, Cameron Reichenbaugh 166, 150, 147, 463, Anthony Lupardo 135, 168, 133, 436, Jonathan Griesbeck 120, 155, 161, 436, Zachary Cody 139, 134, 137, 410, Bobby Kehrley 122, 98, 130, 350, Alaura DeLong 103.



Tuesday, April 24, 2012

Here & There Column 4-24-12

Supreme Court Handles Controversial Subject

President Obama's Patient Protection And Affordable Care Act, more readily known as ObamaCare is now under the scrutiny of the United States Supreme Court who will rule soon on whether ObamaCare is constitutional.

Liberals and Conservatives have solidly taken sides which at times draws away from the real meaning of this legislation.

Is there anyone who does not believe that we do need better health plans for all?

I don't take a lot of faith in polls but some have said public opinion at the present time does not support this act as passed.

Reviewing background information when talking about ObamaCare points out that the Tenth Amendment of the Constitution says that "The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people."

Part of the decision by the Supreme Court is part of the law that ObamaCare requires the States to set up and pay for a vast sprawling new bureaucracy of so-called Health Care Exchanges and enforcement agencies , even through the States had no say in writing or passing the 2,700 page ObamaCare law.

Several federal courts prior to this Supreme Court hearing have ruled that ObamaCare is unconstitutional and the Amicus Curiae legal brief now before this court states that the law as now written undermines the sovereignty of the states with their mandate, that the law requires the states to pay for and administer an expansion of Medicaid and that ObamaCare threatens individual liberty by requiring individuals to purchase a product (health insurance) under the interpretation of Congress' Constitutional power to regulate commerce.

Many are concerned that ObamaCare takes decisions away for you and puts government bureaucrats in charge of deciding what kind of health care you receive or even whether your medical condition is treated at all.

One could ask is ObamaCare really has anything to do with improving your healthcare or will give you more affordable health care?

The honorable body known as our Supreme Court (which itself tends to sometimes become very political on issues) will make the decision on the fate of this act and Constitutional liberties.

Monday, April 23, 2012

Bowling Highlights Column 4-20-12


900 Series By NY Bowler

   John Martorella Sr. of Greece, N.Y., grew up around bowling and had the opportunity to experience the sport's ultimate achievement when he rolled 36 consecutive strikes for a 900 series in the Knox Amusement scratch league at Domm's Bowling Center in Rochester, N.Y., recently.
   The accomplishment still is pending approval from the United States Bowling Congress, but would make the 28-year-old right-hander the 19th bowler in history to achieve the feat. It would be the 20th USBC-approved 900 series.
   "Before I threw the last strike, I took a deep breath and told myself if I got the last one, I'd tie the world record, and to be able to do it is absolutely amazing," Martorella said. "This just feels incredible. My phone has been ringing all day with calls from friends, the local news, people I haven't talked to in years and even local bowling legends I grew up watching. We have such a great bowling family here, and it's special to be able to share it with them."
   Martorella's family has owned Domm's Bowling Center since 1971, and he co-manages the 16-lane establishment with his father, Joe, a Rochester Bowling Association Hall of Famer, and his brother, Frank.
   Because of his responsibilities at the bowling center, Martorella often is pulled in different directions, even when he's bowling league. Thursday was no exception, as he spent part of the first game addressing a lane breakdown and organizing brackets.
   Toward the end of the set, his 5-year-old son, John Jr., stopped him during his pre-shot routine and asked if he could bowl, too.
   "I was able to shoot 300 the first game, and then things started to settle down, so I was able to stay on my pair," Martorella said. "When my son came up to me during my pre-shot swing in the ninth frame, I couldn't help but laugh. It gave me a chance to step back and start my routine all over, and it really helped. I'm glad that he and my father were able to be there with me. My brother bowls in the league, too."
   This year, Martorella cut his league participation back to just one league and is having one of his best seasons, which ended Thursday night with a 238 average. He also rolled a pair of 300s and two 800 series earlier in the year. He now owns 15 perfect games and five 800s to go along with his latest achievement.
   "I'm here an awful lot, so I decided I didn't want to commit to two leagues this year, which left my Friday nights open to go out and do some other things," said Martorella, who spends about 50 hours each week at the bowling center. "I try to practice every other day, and a lot of my focus is on tournaments on the weekends."
   In three weeks, Martorella will head south to Baton Rouge, La., for the 2012 USBC Open Championships, the world's largest participatory sporting event. He will be making his fourth consecutive tournament appearance and looks to improve on the career-best 2,001 all-events total he posted at the National Bowling Stadium in Reno, Nev., last year. His father won a Regular Team title at the 1971 event in Detroit.
   "I've been throwing the ball really well lately, and I hope some of this carries over," said Martorella, who owns a 204.7 average at the Open Championships. "You just try to use something like this to your advantage, and it definitely keeps your confidence up." 
   The first USBC-approved 900 occurred Feb. 2, 1997 when Jeremy Sonnenfeld rolled three consecutive perfect games in Lincoln, Neb. There has never been a 900 on Sport Bowling lane conditions.

                                                 The Bowling Tip
                                           By Mike Luongo

  Bowlers: This week's tip is for bowlers using performance bowling 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. 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  given lane condition, the coverstock on your bowling ball should match the lane condition. If your ball is grabbing the lane too early you will need some polish. If the ball is already polished, use a higher degree of polish, preferable something with a slip agent. This will help you get the ball own the lane with less effort. The telltale sign of a ball grabbing the lane too soon is when you see the ball start to hook and then it stops hooking.
  On the other hand, if you ball is skidding too far down the lane, you will need some surface friction on the ball. How much friction you need will depend on our ball speed, rev rate and the amount of oil on the lane. The degree of matte finish could be as little as 4000 or as much as 320.
  Remember, these are adjustments to fine tune your ball reaction. It is up to your 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 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 milel@stormbowling.com 

                                                   Condolences To
                                                   The Gleim Family

  Condolences go out this week to Bill and Billy Gleim and families on the loss of their wife and mother, Joan K. Gleim. 
  Joan, 78, passed away on Easter Sunday. She was married to Bill Gleim on June 8, 1957.
  Bill and Joan owned and operated the Fox Bowling Center in Hancock for many years where Joan was the Youth Bowling League Director.
  Bill and Joan sold the center to their son, Billy, a number of years ago.

Occasionally, tight space requirements results in items being edited out of columns. For full coverage of this column go to http://bght.blogspot.com This column is written by Ed Townsend, a public relations consultant to the amateur-professional sport of bowling. League and tournament information can be submitted by phone at 845-439-8177, via email at edwardctownsend@hotmail.com or by fax at 845-205-4474. We are also on Facebook. 

                                                             

  

Local Bowling Scores

LOCAL BOWLING SCORES
BY ED TOWNSEND

CALLICOON KRISTAL BOWL
Provided By Kristal Whitmore

Monday Hortonville Ladies League

Kelly Gombita 188, Linda Millis 150, 151, Lillian Zieres 175, 201, 166, 542, Jane Benson 152, 152, Pat Peters 161, 152, Joyce Brooks 161, Debbie Loughrey 159, DeeDee Schrader 159, Barbara Pingel 169, Judy Mohn 159, Kim Murphy 152, Phyliss Grillo 172.

Tuesday Delaware Valley Men’s League
Mark Hawley 187, Joe Gager 222, Jon Wayne 205, 230, 601, Alan Rutledge 201, Bruce Rutledge 192, 181, Tad Dosher 180, Kurt Buddenhagen 181, Mark Scriber 203, 206, Kris Rasmussen 218, Mike Cole 204, Brian Starr 183, Matt Fulton 205, Mike Gieger 185, Albert Tyles 192, Tom Bisig 224, Gary Erlwein 181, Damien VanLeuven 206, Don Hill 184.

KIAMESHA LANES
Provided By James VanAken, Mary Lee Williams, Debbie Durland and Ryan Lepke
Monday Men’s League

Mike Weiner 227, 247, 691, John Hoffmann 245, 229, 693, Jim VanAken 255, 238, 289, 782, Josh Strang 234, 227, 636, Tom Belgiovene 236, 648, Matt Fallon 236, 621, Cecil Walters 238, 633, Ronnie Totten 248, 648, Kevin Stackhouse 613, Eddie Lake 259, 691, Rick Lake 246, 225, 647, Jaryl Scott 269, 651, Donald Durland 254, 234, 687, Al Caycho 605, Jack Moylan 259, 279, 753, Eddie Walsh 235, 255, 226, 716, Pedro Agapito 236, 245, 694, John Fischer 235, 228, 685, Nate Sanders 234, 628, Dave Graham 253, 237, 256, 746, George “Spoon” Battle 246, Larry Berens 604, Erik Miller 231, 247, 662, Armen Murad 227, 633, Gregory Fallon 278, 233, 227, 738, Anthony Atkins 226, 248, 227, 701, Wayne Atkins 237, 299, 225, 761, Juan Lopez 602, John Lopez 253, 659, Tim McIntyre 237, 253, 265, 755.

Tuesday Mixed Firefighters League

Mary Lee Williams 214, 191, 566, Carena Collura 182, 207, 559, Trasey Barres 183, 202, 553, Suzette Bertholf 191, 185, 543, Joan Redington 199, 200, 532, Andrea Grossman 180, 194, 525, Ailene Washington 500, Karen Kilgore 180, Mandy Juron 204, Pedro Agapito 268, 225, 257, 750, Mitch Juron 226, 236, 231, 693, Dave Dibble Jr. 232, 226, 672, Eddie Lake 279, 651, Edward Walsh 232, 646, George Kelley 232, 227, 642, Laresko Niifa 233, 630, Jack Rustic 238, 613, Joe Peabody 602, Andy Richardson 231.

Wednesday Men’s League

John Hoffmann 248, 226, 671, James VanAken 267, 237, 728, Cory Williams 234, 635, Vinnie Collura 266, 657, Charlie Tuttle 629, Rick Lara 233, Eddie Lake 232, 605, Gregory Fallon 255, 236, 672, Matt Fallon 246, 661, Jon Wilhelm 256, 657, Donald Durland 289, 247, 258, 794, Anthony Atkins 245, 677, Wayne Atkins 234, 255, 657, Craig Wilhelm 248, 602, Kenny Atkins 248, 632, Al Frangipone 240, 618, Paul Durland 605, Shawn Sinistore 233, 636, James Durland 633, Pedro Agapito 259, 248, 227, 734, Frank Muller Jr. 245, 616, Jason Rogers 629, Kyle Van Wolde 230, 612, Shane Cunningham 235, 235, 236, 706, Tim McIntyre 267, 638, Josh Strang 279, 691, Jaryl Scott 239, 245, 253, 737.

Thursday Ladies League
Liz Stubits 192, 192, Debbie Heins 186, Rudy Hoke 183.

LIBERTY LANES
Provided By Bob Fix Jr.

Sunday Mixed League 

Rich Winters 280, 226, 220, 726, Jim Fiore 223, 224, 238, 685, Bob Feeney 214, 268, 201, 683, Robert Cady 202, 213, 595, Thomas Fix 225, 198, 591, Sheila Fix 186, 201, 544, Rich Winters Jr. 192.

Saturday Mixed League 

Thomas Fix 252, 205, 638, Deming Roosa 225, 212, 192, 629, Walt Edwards 213, 194, 194, 599, Keith Smith 228, 203, 597, Gene Smith 209, 573, Tabatha Smith 191, 523, Phil Norris 197, 192, Russell Bivins 191, John Cummings 190.

Liberty Elks Bumper League

Riley Totten 70, Gianna Lewis 68, Terrence Hayden 65, Madison Bertholf 63, Treyvon Hayden 47.
Liberty Elks Bantam League Week 26
Mikey Fritz 133, 99, 232, Zachary DeLong 100, 79, 179, Dara Schiff 84, 92, 176, David Schiff 76, 45, 121.

Liberty Elks Teenage League 

Anthony Kolarik 198, 166, 199, 563, John Kolarik 235, 143, 181, 559, Jonathan Griesbeck 125, 219, 137, 481, Louie Brahm 158, 172, 143, 473, Ryan Feeney 137, 143, 160, 440, Cameron Reichenbaugh 143, 111, 132, 396, Anthony Lupardo 105, 134, 144, 383, Felicia Reichenbaugh 119, 121, 95, 335, Alaura Delong 78, 104, 92, 274.

Friday Mixed League 

Kyle Stevens 213, 204, 199, 616, Ralph Cannon 211, 194, 202, 607, Alan LaBounty 225, 588, Jim Fiore 224, 191, 587, Sharon Russell 191, 179, 509, Sheila Fix 179, 177, 507, Wendy Swan 182, 491, Karen Martin 190, 482, Brian Devine 222, Jeanie Melchik 178.

Thursday Ladies League 

JoAnne Wright 196, 175, 210, 581, Sue Jones 220, 176, 553, Wendy Finn 171, 211, 544, Karen Martin 196, 183, 538, Carly Sklar 190, 500, Debbie Sklar 178, 189, 500, Audrey Woolard 198, 499, Kathi Smith 170, 494, Barbara Cady 170.

Wednesday Men’s League 

Paul Minton 268, 234, 258, 760, Anthony Atkins 246, 237, 666, Keith Smith 244, 216, 627, Jim Fiore 233, 214, 626, Jason Jones Jr. 202, 203, 218, 623, Kyle Stevens 257, 623, Robert Stewart 212, 219, 191, 622, Stew Stevens 248, 203, 615, Ray Stanishia 258, 597, Ryan Lepke 237, 595, Carlos Torres 236, 191, 587, Chris Stevens 206, 194, 584, Ed Blume 224, 191, 583, Glenn Norris 192, 209, 581, Dwayne Cabrera 192, 212, 580, Larry Hicks 221, 578, David Graham 210, 577, Mike Durbak 246, Dave Sawall 223, Chuck McAllister 219, Mark Carman Jr. 207, Jason Jones Sr. 203, Kevin Feeney 201, Merlin Bound 195, Thomas Fix 192.

ShopRite League 

Frank Teichs 152, 161, 171, 484, Pam Potter 168, 165, 146, 479, Billy Parkinson 169, 145, 134, 448, Mary Heinle 138, 110, 166, 414, Scott Potter 117, 135, 127, 379, Fred Seaman 127, 128, 116, 371, Jeff Grey 127, 108, 109, 344, Barbara Brundage 109, 98, 117, 324, Joanne Lotz 96, 99, 106, 301, May Meyers 86, 120, 86, 292, Kathy Westphal 83, 112, 84, 279, Judy Didinsky 63, 101, 100, 264, Jody Westphal 98, 92, 69, 259, Shannon Collazo 92, 91, 70, 253, Margo Potter 91, 78, 72, 241, Kelly McCaffrey 84, 62, 67, 213, Willis Olivo 79, 126, 205, Jamie Sosis 95, 102, 197.

Monday Men’s League 

Thomas Fix 241, 248, 238, 727, Ralph Coney 258, 238, 204, 700, Paul Minton 211, 217, 236, 664, Kyle Stevens 259, 201, 202, 662, Robert Fix III 194, 222, 599, Ed Blume 202, 191, 577, Chas Tuttle 207, 575, Chris McKay 245, Jason Jones Sr. 215, Rudy Belanchia 213, 201, Carmine Santillo 207, 196, Bruce Garritt 204, Robert Cady 200, Mitch Mattison 200, Ricky Nichols 200, 193, Chris Stevens 200, 200, Tom Stephenson 197, Walt Edwards 192.

Thursday, April 19, 2012

Seward Defeats Tri-Valley 10-5


S. S.. Seward defeats Tri-Valley 10-5

  FLORIDA--S.S. Seward evened their series with Tri-Valley Wednesday at Florida, defeating the Bears 10-5 on a complete game effort by Seward's Anthony Bailey.
  Limited scoring by Tri-Valley added to the defeat.
  Bears short-stop Rodney "Taylor" Jester hit an RBI double.
  Tri-Valley falls to 3-2 in OCIAA play. 

        
 Photo's from Wednesday's Tri-Valley S.S. Seward game, top photo is Bears left-fielder Cody Exner takes a look at a ball outside the strike zone. In the second photo Bears Pitcher Rodney "Taylor" Jester readies a pitch in the late innings of the game.                                                                      

Tuesday, April 17, 2012

Tri-Valley Defeats S.S. Seward 4-2


TRI-VALLEY BEARS DEFEAT S.S. SEWARD 4-2

GRAHAMSVILLE--In an important OCIAA game for both teams the Tri-Valley Central School Bears defeated S.S. Seward 4-2 Tuesday afternoon at Grahamsvfille.
  Joey Mickelson struck out six and walked one and won the game with only 67 pitches on a nice three-hitter.
  The sixth inning proved to be the winner for the Bears as they scored all 4 runs with Fred Dumond hitting an RBI groundout, Steve McInerney hit a two-run double and Rodney Jester hit an RBI single.
  The win boosted Tri-Valley's league record to 3-1.
 
Joel Mickelson pitching.

Mickelson takes a lead off first base in the fifth inning in the second photo and in this
third photo Bears Third baseman George Bagatta takes a nice swing during the fifth inning.

The winning Tri-Valley Central School varsity Bears following the game.

Monday, April 16, 2012

                                                               
                                                                      Jon Wilhelm

Sunday, April 15, 2012

Bowling Highlights Column 4-13-12


 Jon Wilhelm Eyes Bowling Future

  Thirty-one year-old Liberty bowler Jon Wilhelm is looking to the future for a career in the sport of bowling and he has the tools that can take him there. 
  On March 12 in the Monday Men's league on lanes 11 and 12 at Kiamesha Lanes he recorded his first career 800 series, rolling an 807 off single games of 259, 269  and 279 using a Roto Grip Critical Theory bowling ball. 
  A three-league bowler, Jon takes his right-handed talents  to the lanes in the Monday and Wednesday Men's league and the Friday mixed league, all at Kiamesha Lanes.
  His previous high series was a 788 and four times he has scored 289 single games. 
  Jon noted that he only uses Storm manufactured bowling products and all of his equipment is 15 pounds.
  An avid sports fan he loves the New York Mets, New York Rangers, New England Patriots and New Jersey Nets.
  A 1998 graduate of Ellenville High School, he attended SUNY Ulster County Community College with a baseball scholarship and played baseball for Junior Team USA as a pitcher, center fielder and first baseman. 
  He previously bowled in Kingston, Ellenville and Walden but presently only bowls at Kiamesha Lanes. 
  Bowling since 2001, Jon has been a member of the  Professional Bowlers Association (PBA) since November of 2007, has bowled 15 plus PBA regional tournaments in the past four years and also bowled in the PBA U.S. Open at North Brunswick, NJ in 2008, 2009 and 2011. 
  "I've always wanted to go out on the PBA tour but I'm a family first person and the tour is really expensive without a sponsor and my job is to put food on my families table and nothing is guaranteed on the PBA tour so I bowl what I can and where I can," Wilhelm said. 
  He describes himself as a "two fingered bowler that's all about power and revolutions on the bowling ball." The two-fingered bowlers like Jason Belmonte are becoming prevalent on the PBA tour. 
  Jon has been averaging 220 plus for the past three seasons at Kiamesha where on Monday he bowls with cousins Joe and Matt Fallon and Donald Durland, on Wednesday with his father Craig, James Durland and Tim McIntyre and on Friday with his mother Mary, his father and girlfriend Amy. 
  His 10-year-old son Johathan Jr. bowls in the Saturday morning youth leagues at Kiamesha and averages 150.
  Jon is a certified United States Bowling Congress (USBC) Level 1 coach and uses his bowling talents and coaching abilities to coach in the Jr./Major Youth leagues at Kiamesha.
  Wilhelm is single with his 10-year old son and girlfriend Amy.
  Employed as a maintenance mechanic at President Container in Middletown Jon is looking towards a possible future as a member of the Storm Bowling Company staff where he can pursue his passion of coaching and teaching kids where he believes "sharing and passing your talents on is the biggest gift of talent."

                                                           The Bowling Tip
                                                          By Mike Luongo

  This week's tip will help you understand correct shoulder alignment when throwing your strike ball and making spares.
  When throwing a bowling ball, the shoulders should not necessarily be straight (perpendicular) in relation to the lane.
  Instead, they should be aligned straight to the target mark you are trying to hit. This is called "pro setting" the angle of the shoulders.
  There are three rules regarding shoulder alignment. 
  1. When playing straight down the boards, your shoulders should be straight in relation to the lane.
  2. When making shots to the right of the head pin, open your shoulders in relation to the lane.
  3. When making shots to the left of the head pin, close your shoulders in relation to the lane. .
  Doing this is easy if you imagine there is a three-foot arrow poised on your right shoulder (or left shoulder) if you are left handed. Simply point the arrow at the target and the angle will automatically be correct.
  Note: Your arm swing should never change, instead, adjust the angle of the shoulders so that your arm swing is in line with the target.
  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

CALLICOON KRISTAL BOWL
Provided By Kristal Whitmore

Monday Hortonville
Ladies League

   Sue Naughton 156, Kelly Gombita 167, Lillian Zieres 156, Pat Peters 160, 164, Rebecca Rhodes 157, Debbie Loughrey 155, Judy Mohn 172, 158, 164, Sillporah  Boldiis 154, Kim Murphy 198.

Tuesday Delaware Valley
Ladies League

  Joe Gager 190, 215, 569, Jon Wayne 231, 183, 591, Brian Kitson 194, Kris Rasmussen 185, Eugene Fulton 180, Albert Tyles 192, Steve Ross 181, Jackie Brockner 181, Damien VanLeuven 188. 

FOX BOWLING CENTER
Provided By Bill Gleim

Wednesday Men's
Independent League

  Andy Boice 229, Andrew Bullis 253, 268, 728, Dale Conklin 258, 520, Cody Conway 256, 243, 699, Brian Drumm 236, Nate Finch 608, Dylan Green 637, John Gurnick 612, Jack Hazen 603, Paul Ignatovich 226, 602, Steve Jacobi 232, 618, Rob Johnson 245, 227, 669, Gregory Keelser 244, 649, Donnie Marino 638, Matt May 235, 647, Mitch Persbacker 618, Tim Smith 255, Chris Wadeson 601, Hank Whitmore 235, Zuke Wormuth 237, 675, Jay Wormuth 235, 231, 657, Tony Wright 246, 258, 722. 

Thursday Men's Deposit
National League

  Al Bullis Jr. 277, 234, 694, Andy Bullis 246, 665, Jeff Curtis 237, 611, Bill Gleim 647, Paul Ignatovich 248, 645, Greg Keesler 242, 626, Rich Lenio 613, Rick Mills 235, Neil Mosher 279, 658, Dick Price 243, 625, Jim Valentine 266, 625.

FRIDAY COUPLES LEAGUE

  Arlette Akselrad 234, 662, Howey Couse Jr. 234, 662, Howard Couse Sr. 233, 629, Frank Couse Sr. 279, 254, 735, Carl Davis 225, Crystal Ellis 198, 535, Bob Ellis 263, 620, Mike Horton 227, Gino Jones 253, 681, Hope Jones 209, 197, 564, Dana McGraw 241, 254, 202, 697, Mark McGraw 234, Dawn McLenon 188, Rick Mills 607, Sheri Oralls 180, 187, 202, 569, Walt Oralls 259, 632, Sandy Winans 180, 195, 525, Dan Wormuth 236, 237, 247, 720, Jeremy Wormuth 233, 611. 

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

Monday Men's League

  Eddie Lake 258, 606, Jaryl Scott 226, 625, Vinnie Collura 266, 247, 737, Donald Durland 277, 246, 726, Al Caycho 231, John Fischer 226, Shaun Lyons 227, 612, Kenny Atkins 232, 611. 

TUESDAY MIXED FIREFIGHTERS

  Pedro Agapito 256, 633, John Cascone 269, 631, Dave Dibble Jr. 246, 631, Mitch Juron 235, 630, Kevin Stackhouse 236, 619, Al Frangipane 245, 617, Cecil Walters 254, 613, Laresko Niifa 234, 613, Ryan Lepke 227, Rob Keesler 226, Eddie Lake 236, Linda Schaefer 190, 199, 564, Debra Blackford 208, 193, 558, Andrea Grossman 192, 204, 553, Suzette Bertholf 200, 531, Trasey Barres 180, 182, 505, Joan Redington 204, Cara Nicholson 185.

WEDNESDAY MEN'S LEAGUE

  John Hoffmann 231, 232, 249, 712, James VanAken 247, 654, Steven Belgiovene 600, Tom Belgiovene 225, 266, 672, Frank Eichenlaub III a 248, 235, 704, Frank Scuderi 233, 629, Cory Williams 237, 634, Rick Lara 608, Eddie Lake 249, 231, 237, 717, Gregory Fallon 248, 237, 686, Matt Fallon 258, 234, 708, Jon Wilhelm 279, 684, Donald Durland 226, 228, 664, Timmy Minton 242, 650, Larry Whipple 235, Anthony Atkins 609, Vinnie DeGraw 600, Frank Gerow Jr. 233, 614, Kevin Stackhouse 236, 634, Kenny Atkins 631, Al Frangipone 235, 641, James Durland 237, 255, 247, 739, Eddie Walsh 234, 620, Pedro Agapito 234, 648, Jason Rogers 236, 642, Kyle VanWolde 233, 602, George "Spoon" Battle 235, Tim McIntyre 258, 603, Josh Strang 227, 225, 620, Jaryl Scott 248, 245, 679. 

THURSDAY LADIES LEAGUE

  Hope McKeon 182, Mardette Wilcox 219, Valerie Fersch 200, Trasey Barres 203, Stephanie Davis 189, May Chicko 209, 197, Debbie Durland 192, 203. 

FRIDAY MIXED LEAGUE

  Carolyn Williams 200, 505, Tammy Sze 206, 202, 184, 592, Mary Ann Drobysh-Berens 193, Joan Lake 202, 182, 552, Nancy Greene 194, 189, 549, Julie Chen 200, 183, 535, Cathy Carpenter 180, 197, 188, 565, Francine Kaiser 205, 508, Mardette Wilcox 181, 511, Debbie Durland 182, 203, 188, 573, John Hoffmann 226, 641, Matthew Jahn 606, Paul Berens 276, 628, Eddie Lake 242, 290, 266, 798, John Wilhelm 279, 686, Ryan Lepke 237, 608, Craig Wilhelm 246, 647, Larry Berens 2236, 660, Tom Palmer 247, 685, Henry Smith 633, Donald Durland 268, 253, 744, Pedro Agapito 227, 628, Josh Strang 239, 719.

  Occassionally, tight space requirements results in items being edited out of columns. For full coverage of this column go to http://bght.blogspot.com This column is written by Ed Townsend, a public relations consultant to the amateur-professional sport of bowling. League and tournament information can be submitted by phone at 845-439-8177, via email at edwardctownsend@hotmail.com or by fax at 845-205-4474. We are also on Facebook. 
  
  
  
  



Wednesday, April 11, 2012

Here & There Column 4-10-12

Child Hunger A Major Problem

No child should ever go to bed hungry and no parent should have to cry themselves to sleep at night not knowing how they are going to feed their family the next day.

This is a major problem both here and throughout this United States.

On national television Sunday night April 1 during the Academy of Country Awards on CBS it was firmly stated that more than 1 in 5 kids in America doesn't know where they next meal is coming from.

Folks.......that is shocking but true and this should never be a factor here in the greatest country in the world.

There are too many people today that assume that hunger is something that only effects children in third world countries.

The real fact is that it's effecting people in our own backyard.

Your neighbor or co-worker could actually be struggling to find their next meal unbeknown to you.

Let's fact it, most people are not going to go around telling everyone that they are hungry and cannot feed their family. Some keep their silence due to shame and fear that others might see them as being a horrible parent. Other people don't speak up out of pride.

Stunning facts point out that hunger exists in every community and ever county in the United States.

Even mild under-nutrition experienced by young children during critical periods of growth has a great impact on their behavior and school performance.

Listen to this fact folks........ there are 21 million children in this country that depend on free or reduced price school meals.

Children who are hungry suffer from more stomach aches, headaches, colds, ear infections and fatigue.

A lot of credit is due local school districts who participate in programs that provide nutritional meals and also the Back Pack Program which helps meet children's needs by providing hungry children with nutritious and easy-to-prepare food that they can take home when other resources aren't always available.

ConAgra and Feeding America continue to join forces to fight child hunger but a country as great as we are needs to cut some of the spending we send out of this country to fight and win the battle over child hunger.

Those in government have to start addressing this problem and do what is right to eliminate this crisis.




Monday, April 9, 2012

Bowling Highlights Column 4-6-12


 New Senior Women's Series Set For October

   The 2012 United States Bowling Congress Senior Queens presented by Storm will become the first USBC championship event held entirely at the International Training and Research Center when it takes place Oct. 19-23, capping the new Senior Women's Triple Crown Series.
  The Senior Queens will feature an increased first-place prize of $5,000, will be broadcast on BowlTV for the first time and have other special incentives for participants. The event is part of the Senior Women's Triple Crown Series, which includes the National Golden Ladies Classic and the Senior U.S. Women's Open.
  The Triple Crown Shoot-Out presented by The Orleans will be contested Oct. 21 at the ITRC. It will feature the top-10 bowlers based on qualifying totals (48 games) from the three major senior women's events, competing in a single-game, single-elimination bracket format. 
  The top qualifier will receive two byes, while the second, third and fourth qualifiers will receive one bye. The total prize fund will be $5,000 and all 10 players will cash, with $1,000 going to the winner.
  "These three great events are partnering together to offer more opportunities for senior women bowlers," USBC Managing Director of Media and Events Pete Tredwell said. "We're excited to be increasing the competition and creating more avenues for bowlers."
  The 2012 Senior Queens will be the 13th edition of the annual event that is open to USBC female members age 50 and older. Last year, Paula Vidad of Sun City, Calif., won the tournament, held in Syracuse, N.Y.
  Senior Queens bowlers face the traditional double-elimination match-play bracket - the same format used by the USBC Queens - to crown a champion. In addition to $5,000, the winner receives a tiara, pendant and trophy, as well as a paid entry into the 2013 USBC Queens. For more information on the Senior Queens, visit BOWL.com/seniorqueens.
  The Senior U.S. Women's Open will be conducted at the National Bowling Stadium in Reno, Nev., from June 22-29. That event, along with the U.S. Women's Open, will take place in conjunction with International Bowl Expo. Highlights of the championship match will be shown on the television broadcast of the U.S. Women's Open finals.
  The National Golden Ladies Classic will be conducted at The Orleans Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas from March 19-22. Now in its 22nd consecutive year of operation, the Golden Ladies is the longest running senior women's major event.
  The United States Bowling Congress serves as the national governing body for the sport. USBC is a membership organization that provides standardized rules, regulations and benefits to make bowling fair and fun for everyone.

                                                The Bowling Tip
                                               By Mike Luongo

  Bowlers: This week's tip is for parents with children who either bowl in a youth league or bowl regularly with their own equipment,
  The first question for parents is......when was the lst time you had your child's fit checked on their bowling ball at your local pro-shop?
  Children tend to grow quickly and the gripping holes in their bowling balls must be adjusted to accommodate lthis growth.
  Bowling with poor-fitting equipment can become frustrating and uncomfortable. In most cases, it will only take a minute or two for adjustments to be made.
  Also, if your child has his or her own bowling shoes, you can check the size yourself to see if the fit is acceptable. Do not wait for blisters to form on the toes. 
  Remember, the game is meant to be enjoyed, not to be a form of torture. 
  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

  Jackie Gieger 160, 160, 155, Jody Gulley 153, Jackie Mootz 150, Jody Schanil 191, Tracey Puerschner 167, Diane Conroy 157, Lori Kimmes 167, Lois Erdman 161, Barbara Cady 159, 153. 

CALLICOON KRISTAL BOWL
Provided By Kristal Whitmore

Monday Hortonville Ladies League

  Sue Naughton 166, Kelly Gombita 181. 161, Pat Peters 188, 504, Joyce Brooks 171, Judy Mohn 165, Mardette Wilcox 172, Bobbi Keesler 164.

Tuesday Delaware Valley Men's League

  Joe Gager 190, 215, Jon Wayne 231, 183, Brian Kitson 194, Kris Rasmussen 185, Eugene Fulton 180, Albert Tyles 192, Steve Ross 181, Damien VanLeuven 188. 

FOX BOWLING CENTER
Provided By Bill Gleim

Wednesday Men's
Independent League

  Tom Anderson 227, 231, 649, Andy Boice 237, 629, Mike Bowker 242, 657, Andrew Bullis 233, 656, Dale Conklin 226, 248, 689, Frank Couse Sr. 248, 233, 670, Brian Drumm 255, 234, 686, Nate Finch 243, 616, Bill Gleim 248, 670, Martin Haeussler 243, 665, Steve Jacobi 245, Rob Johnson 227, 300, 257, 784, Gregory Keelser 607, Derek Keesler 236, Donnie Marino 233, 277, 731, Mitch Persbacker 226, 606, Dick Price 255, 661, Chris Wadeson 266, 256, 715, Zuke Wormuth 233, 226, 649, Jay Wormuth 230, 623, Tony Wright 257, 675.   

Thursday Men's Deposit
National League

  Andy Bullis 257, 290, 751, Ray Cornwell 247, 232, 225, 704, Frank Couse Sr. 237, 662, Jeff Curtis 227, 231, 235, 693, Nate Finch 256, 670, Paul Finch 257, 254, 723, Bill Gleim 225, 621, Paul Ignatovich 620, Gino Jones 230, 610, Greg Keesler 225, 247, 666, John Lanner 602, Neil Mosher 278, 676, Dick Price 243, Paul Siegler 617, Jim Valentine 278, 681, Dan Wormuth 232, 238, 673.

  FRIDAY COUPLES LEAGUE

  John Bryceland 640, Howey Couse Jr. 256, Howard Couse Sr. 290, 615, Frank Couse Sr. 227, 657, Anne M. Couse 198, 236, 601, Bob Ellis 600, Gino Jones 269, 662, Hope Jones 185, 255, 595, Dan Koch 234, 232, 640, Julie Martin 180, Dana McGraw 237, 203, 608, Mark McGraw 604, Dawn McLenon 180, Sheri Oralls 233, 191, 193, 617, Walt Oralls 298, 247, 717, Tim Smith 228, 606, Dan Wormuth 244, 290, 725.

JUNIOR-BANTAM CHAMPIONS

  Champions in the annual Fox Bowling Center Junior Bantam tournament included Bantam boy and friend Mathew Dabrescia, Bantam boy and father Kaden Hopkins, Bantam boy and mother Nichols Locke, Bantam girl and friend Sierra Francisco, Bantam boy and father Emily Brown, Junior girl and friend Cassandra Schoonmaker, Junior girl and father Brittany Locsig, Junior girl and mother Katrina Lester. 

SUNDAY MIXED FUN LEAGUE

  Ray Cornwell 245, 252, 711, Donnie Marino 225, 655, Dave Mills 255, 627, Roger Mills 256, 225, 681, Savanna Mills (youth girls) 159, 144, 147, 450,  Brian Tiffany 226, Parker Tiffany (Bantam boys) 125, 129, 125. 

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

Monday Men's League

  John Hoffmann 236, 633, Jim VanAken 226, 603, Matt Fallon 637, Jim Piontex 256, 638, Frank Scuderi 626, Laresko Niffa 278, 650, Eddie Lake 265, 679, Rick Lake 225, 646, Jaryl Scott 279, 681, Paul Durland 264, 654, Vinnie Collura 237, 664, Don Durland 227, 627, Jack Moylan 259, 234, 276, 769, Corey VanKeuren 236, 661, Eddie Walsh 231, Pedro Agapito 259, 290, 763, John Fischer 225, 615, Nate Sanders 244, 237, 682, Dave Graham 249, 675, Lloyd Bridges 603, Michael Amore 244, 245. 678, Shaun Lyons 622, Anthony Atkins 600, Kenny Atkins 225, 643, John Lopez 614, Craig Wilhelm 233, 247, 704, Tim McIntyre 237, 653, Jon Wilhelm 259, 244, 712, Gregory Fallon 239, 648, Keith Smith 618.

Tuesday Mixed Firefighters League

  Mary Lee Williams 198, 222, 212, 632, Trasey Barres 205, 199, 582, Carena Collura 209, 552, Joan Lake 226, 514, Joan Redington 195, 511, Suzette Bertholf 196, Russ Keesler 228, 234, 668, Cecil Walters 233, 266, 667, Eddie Walsh 246, 667, Ed Lake 621, Al Frangipane 248, 610, John Cascone 235, 601.

Wednesday Men's League

  John Hoffmann 269, 681, James VanAken 256, 605, Steven Belgiovene 265, 659, Tom Belgiovene 258, 675, Charlie Tuttle 614, Rick Lara 612, Eddie Lake 226, 632, Gregory Fallon 244, 236, 227, 707, Matt Fallon 247, 229, 650, Jon Wilhelm 236, 611, Donald Durland 259, 266, 225, 750, Anthony Atkins 277, 650, Kevin Stackhouse 228, 640, Al Frangipone 247, Paul Durland 608, Shawn Sinistore 242, 609, Eddie Walsh 606, Pedro Agapito 227, 608, Jason Rogers 234, 230, 687, Tim McIntyre 270, 646, Josh Strang 259, 620, Jaryl Scott 234, 257, 258, 749.

  Friday Mixed League

  Laura Palmer 192, 173, 180, 545, Carolyn Williams 188, 190, 506, Tammy Sze 188, 184, 548, Mary Ann Drobysh-Berens 210, 182, 557, Joan Lake 205, 548, Christina Seidler 182, 509, Julie Chen 206, 528, Linda Schaefer 185, 191, 545, Nancy Greene 183, 537, Cathy Carpenter 189, 189, 529, Francine Kaiser 220, 191, 193, 604, Donna Smith 202, John Hoffmann 259, 244, 237, 740, David Graham 244, 230, 239, 713, Mattrew Jahn 225, Paul Berens 255, 658, Eddie Lake 225, 47, 278, 750, Frank Scuderi 248, 630, John Wilhelm 226, 662, Larry Berens 244, 651, Tom Palmer 240, 626, Daniel Ricco 237, 603, Kevin Stackhouse 227, Donald Durland 258, 656, Henry Smith 226.

  Occasionally, tight space requirements results in items being edited out of columns. For full coverage to to http://bght.blogspot.com This column is written by Ed Townsend, a public relations consultant to the amateur-professional sport of bowling. League and tournament information can be submitted by phone at 845-439-8177, via email at edwardctownsend@hotmail.com or by fax at 845-205-4474. We are also on Facebook.

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Tuesday, April 3, 2012

Golf Club Offers New Members Fee



CLUB ANNOUNCES NEW MEMBERSHIP PROMOTION                                               

  ROSCOE--The Roscoe Twin Village Golf Club (TVGC) announced this week a new membership promotion and the first ever TVGC Ryder Cup championship tournament.
  Club vice president Ralph Kirchner announced the half-price membership fee for anyone who has never been a member before.
  The half-price membership fee gives the new member all the club membership benefits.
  The board of directors also announced that men's and ladies leagues are presently forming for the 2012 season with the ladies playing on Tuesday evenings and the Men's league on Monday nights,
  Men interested in joining the  Monday league can call League President Chuck Husson at 607-498-5557 and ladies can call Jean Knickerbocker at 607-498-5116.
  Ladies also participate in a fun day on Thursday's. 
  The first ever TVGC Ryder Cup Championship Tournament will be played on two consecutive evenings starting at between 5 and 5:30 p.m. on Friday June 29 and Saturday June 30.
  This event is open to both men and women golfers.
  Preliminary plans for this event call for nine holes to be played each evening with 5 Red teams and 5 Blue teams.
  A very low entry fee of around $5.00 will be charged.
  Additional details for this event can be obtained from Ralph Kirchner at 607-498-5555 or email at rk3x460@yahoo.com 
  Golfers interested can register or sign up at the club house after May 1.
  Forty golfers will make up 10 full teams of 4 on a team and teams will be made up after 40 players have signed up.  Teams will be selected as fair as possible with the Friday evening portion of the tournament being a captain and crew format with a few stipulations and Saturday there will be alternating shots.
  Points will be awarded for winning your match and the team with the most points after the second night will be the TVGC Ryder Cup Champion. 
  Kirchner promised an exciting tournament.
  TVGC also announced that their annual Memorial Tournament will be held Sunday, July 8 with 40 golfers teeing off at 8 a.m. and another 40 golfers teeing off at 12:30 p.m. 
  Sponsors and golfers wanting to participate in this tournament can sign up at the club house or by calling Tournament Director Chuck Husson at 607-498-5557. 

                                                               

An American Salute By Tri-Valley Music Dept.



MUSIC IN OUR SCHOOLS CONCERT  
                                           

  GRAHAMSVILLE--The American patriotic song "God Bless the USA" brought the large audience to their feet with a standing ovation March 29 during the Tri-Valley Central School Music In Our Schools Month Concert in the Bernstein Theatre.
  The school combined 7-12 chorus sang this concert ending song which was written and recorded by country musician Lee Greenwood with part of the chorus located on the chorus bleachers in front of the audience while the remainder of the chorus lined  the side isles of the auditorium. 
  A highlight of this song featured soloists Jesus Lozada and Rachel Adriaans.
  Historically this song was originally released in the spring of 1984 and was played at the Republican National Convention with President Ronald Reagan and first lady Nancy Reagan in attendance but the song gained greater prominence during the Gulf War in 1990-91 as a way of boosting morale. The popularity of the song rose sharply since the September 11, 2001 attacks and ruing the 2003 invasion of Iraq. 
  The March 29 concert theme was "An American Salute" and featured the 5th and 6th grade band and chorus, the 7th and 8th grade band and chorus and the 9-12 band and chorus.
  Kevin Giroux was the director and conductor of the chorus groups while Matthew Weyant conducted and directed the instrumental music. 
  Some of the featured songs by the 5/6 grade chorus included "Fifty Nifty United States", "Land of the Free" by the 5/6 grade band, "America Sings" by the 7/8 grade chorus, ""A Patriotic Festival" by the 7/8 grade band, "These Are The Times" by the 9-12 chorus and "Fantasy On Yankee Doodle" by the 9-12 band.
  The Tri-Valley CS concert program reminded their audience that Greenwood's "God Bless The USA" was released as a single following 2003 and reentered high on the country music charts.
  Greenwood said that he "wanted to write (this particular song) my whole life and when I got to that point we were travling 300 days a year on the road and were on our fourth or fifth album on MCA. " 
  The popular country musician said  "I called my producer and  said I have a need to do this, I've always wanted to write a song about America, we just need to be more united."
  The audience surely must have appreciated Greenwood's efforts, the message the song sent  and the great singing of the song by the combined Tri-Valley CS 7-12 chorus.
   A job well done by the school music department.                                                                 


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Soloists Jesus Lozada, left, and Rachel Adriaans, performed during the singing of "God Bless The USA" by the combined 7-12 Tri-Valley Central School chorus at the schools Music In Our Schools Month Concert March 29.                                                         

Director Mattrew Weyant conducts the Tri-Valley Central School 9-12 band during the Music In Our Schools Month Concert March 29.                                                             

Members of the alto section of the Tri-Valley Central School 9-12 chorus performing during the schools Music In Our Schools Month Concert March 29.