School Supt. Supports HS Bowling

School Supt. Supports High School Bowling

  Tri-Valley Central School Superintendent Tom Palmer, an outstanding bowler active in several men's and mixed leagues in Sullivan County along with competition in amateur money tournaments told us that he " thinks bowling is a great sport and one that could supplement what we offer our students during the winter sports season along with basketball, indoor track, wrestling, cheerleading and skiing."

  Tom added, "If the Sullivan County Schools started a program, the only open centers that I am aware of are Kiamesha and Callicoon.  My thoughts were you could have weekly meets at Kiamesha, adjusting the lane conditions to different patterns, whether that would be Kegler, sports or PBA, but give the students a different look each week.Relatively, I think it would be an inexpensive sport to run and I would be curious about what the other districts had to say on the subject."

  The Tri-Valley CSD Superintendent pointed out that "there is scholarship opportunities for students that bowl and I always think bowling is a great sport that encompasses both the individual and team aspect in the game at the same time while competing in this venue." 

Bowling Highlights Column 10-26-12

 Folks Have Not Asked For HS Bowling  

   While high school bowling flourishes in nearby Delaware County several Sullivan County high school athletic directors said last week that no one has ever asked to start up a high school team in their district. 

   Athletic directors Fred Ahart from Roscoe, John Wilhelm from Liberty and Doug Murray from Monticello didn't hesitate when saying they have never been asked to establish high school bowling in their districts. 

   Ahart, who is also a Section 9 director felt that high school bowling should not be too expensive listing travel expenses as most likely the highest cost.

   The Sullivan County athletic directors we spoke to all said that the number one expense would be travel and bowling fees.

   Wilhelm indicated that budget expenses are being looked at very closely today. Liberty a number of years ago also had inter-mural bowling.

   Murphy felt there was a limited amount of high school bowling teams to compete with. He did point out that Monticello once had  inter-mural bowling some eight years ago where teams within the school competed against each other. 

   General opinion is that high school bowling would only require a team shirt or tee shirt, bowlers would supply their own bowling balls and travel and bowling fees would be required from each school district.

   Bill Gleim, coach of the Hancock Central school junior varsity and varsity bowling teams and owner and operator of the Fox Bowling Center in nearby Hancock, said that for a very small school district, "we field 35 students on our JV and Varsity teams and bowl in Section 4 with Deposit, Afton, Walton, Sidney, Oxford, Greene and Bainbridge-Guilford during our high school season that runs from November through March."

   Gleim noted that he is paid by the school district as the bowling coach and they also pay the bowling fees and provide transportation. 

   "My JV and varsity bowling team members are allowed free bowling any time lanes are available during open bowling," Gleim noted. Gleim added the majority of high school bowlers have their own bowling equipment. 

   Financing a high school bowling team with today's economy and school districts looking to cut back any way they can could be helped with the  announcement by the High School Grant Program of the Youth Education Services (Yes) fund program that was created to assist high school teams that show financial need because of budget cuts or to assist schools starting a bowling program. Each year, four high schools are awarded a $2,500 grant through the YES Fund. The first grant was awarded in 2010.

  Tayorville High School in Taylorville, Ill, and Barren County High School in Glasgow, Ky., each will receive a $2,500 grant from the (Yes) fund.

  For Taylorville High School, the grant will be used to keep the boys’ bowling program active after the Taylorville Community Unit School District announced in March 2011 it would end funding as part of district cutbacks. The girls bowling program, which dates to the 1970s, survived the cutbacks.

  The district athletic committee agreed to allow the boys program to continue without district funding, and the Taylor Bowling Foundation was formed to provide funding. Taylorville High School athletic director Paul Held said he is confident the program can succeed.

  “I find this program to be one of great value to the high school experience,” Held said in his application letter. “The program also reaches a group of students that our traditional sports often don’t include. Everything is in place for this program to be a longstanding, vibrant part of the sports program.”

  Barren County High School never has had a bowling program but is ready to jump into the sport that saw a successful debut as part of the state’s athletic program in 2011. More than 80 schools participated in the Kentucky High School Athletic Association’s inaugural bowling season and the KHSAA expects that number to grow to more than 100 schools within the next three years.

  Student surveys at Barren County High School indicate 25-30 students are interested in joining the bowling program.

  “We have met with our local bowling center and have an agreement for practice and matches,” Barren County Schools Athletic Director Bob Blair said in his application letter. “Everyone is excited about the possibilities. I have been in contact with local schools that already bowl, and I am beginning to schedule matches.”

  The High School Grant Program is part of the YES Fund, a joint initiative of the Bowling Proprietors’ Association of America and USBC. The YES Fund initiative is supported by top bowling brands including Brunswick, Columbia 300, Ebonite, 900 Global, Hammer, North Pointe, QubicaAMF, Roto Grip, Storm and Track.

  Those who support and want to start a high school bowling program have to step up and ask their athletic directors to add the sport to their program. They can also go to BOWL.com/highschool for information about the grant program and for the application.

Bowling Tip

By Mike Luongo

Bowlers: One of the previous tips was designed to help you achieve the correct body position to properly execute a bowling shot and be able to repeat it.

  This week, we will cover the release, information that will help bowlers of all levels.

  A properly executed release is possibly one of the most misunderstood parts of a bowling shot. Most bowlers tend to muscle the ball through the release zone, either accelerating or decelerating on the downswing. The proper release for all bowlers, (whether you are a six-year-old with a conventional grip or an accomplished bowler with many years experience) can be executed by letting gravity bring the ball from the top of the swing through the release zone with no interference from your arm or shoulder muscles.

  If the ball fits properly, the gravity will take it off your hand at the right time providing your body is in the proper position. Any rotation on the ball should come from 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, YSBC 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 

Ed's Outlook

  Over the many years we have been writing  this column we had many discussions with bowling lane owners-managers about the topic of why they there was no high school level bowling teams in Sullivan County.

  Some said schools were not interested and another excuse we heard was no one would step up to coach the teams.

  Sad to say that our county schools can't measure up to small schools districts like Hancock, Deposit and Afton in Delaware County who support high school bowling, but,  a stunning factor was learned last week why there is no high school bowling teams in Sullivan County and that reason if school districts here have never been asked to support this sport.

  Wow....... never been asked and it really would not be a major expensive sport to support....maybe we should ask?

  Ed Townsend is a PR  consultant to the sport of bowling. If you have league scores, tournament information, score a 300 game or 800 series or even if you bowl your age, let Ed know at 845-439-8177, email at edwardctownsend@hotmail.com, or fax at 845-205-4474. View this column at http://bght.blogspot.com We are also on Facebook.

Local Scores

(compiled by Ed Townsend)

Beechwood Lanes

Monday Ladies

  Diane Staves 162, Diane Conroy 173, Lori Kimmes 161, Tracey Puerschner 167, 154, Janet Bertholf 157, Pat Wayne 183.

Callicoon Kristal Bowl

Monday Hortonville Ladies

  Sue Naughton 163, Lillian Zieres 187, 166, 163, 516, Virginia Connel 150, 153, Debbie Loughrey 151, Mardette Wilcox 170. Joann Bowers 190, Charlene Meola 158.

Tuesday Delaware Valley Mens

  Alan Rutledge 208, 214, 593, Kory Keesler 199, Bruce Rutledge 185, Rob Bivins 181, 200, 551, Ed Leroy 232, Brian Marino 184, Mark Scriber 190, 238, 591, Jeff Neidert 183, Brian Starr 195, Eugene Fulton 180, Matt Fulton 193, 191, Mike Sorge 188, Wally Warren 183, Tom Bisig 190, 195, Steve Lagota 236, 568, Bill Meyer 180, Matt Hubert 189, Bob Cady 198, Dean Shattuck 182, 184, Russell Lyons 181, Joe Gager 200, 225, 205, 630, Damien VanLeuven 193. Don Hill 184, Roger Widman 191, 201. 

Fox Bowling Center

Tuesday Ladies Early Birds

  Linda Ferris 187, 516. 

Wed. Men's Independent

  Zach Benson 256, 685, Andy Boice 616, Mike Bowker 277, 245, 732, Andrew Bullis 247, 225, 678, Frank Couse Sr. 621, Jim Dibble 607, Brian Drumm 267, 694, Bill Gleim 252, 680, Jack Hazen 244, 635, Rob Johnson 258, 679, Josh Milucky 226, 666, Mitche Persbacker 237, 229, 647, Rob Rynearson 228, Tim Smith 239, 647, Zuke Wormuth 621.

Thurs. Men's Deposit National

  Rob Bolster 246, Al Bullis Jr. 257, 658, Craig Conklin 226, Ray Cornwell 252, 654, Jeff Curtis 620, Carl Davis 277, 628, Lenn Davis 231, 630, Norm Ellis Jr. 226, 619, Paul Ignatovich 246, 241, 709, Scott Jensen 618, Dave Lester 228, 642.

 Friday Couples

  Howard Couse Sr. 248, 225, 687, Frank Couse Sr. 233, 237, 235, 705, Dan Koch 225, Dave Lester 604, Dana McGraw 224, 532, Rick Mills 226, Walt Oralls 248, 623, Jen  Smith 189, 506, Tim Smith 269, 623, Tammy Stanton 192, Vicki Tiffany 183, Mike Wagner 616, Sandy Winans 202, 226, 607, Dan Wormuth 247, 654, Jeremy Wormuth 225, 650, Michele Wormuth 197. 

Sat. Morning Youth

  Bantam league Brenna Gleim 137, 111, Thomas Schoonmaker 112, Junior league Trisha McElroy 191, Cassandra Schoonmaker 150, 146, Kristyanna Capel 197, 147.

Sunday Mixed Fun

  Ray Cornwell 238, 624, Reva Jones 206, 205, 580, Donnie Marino 279, 246, 749, Dustin Mills (Bantam boys) 141, 128, 146, Jean Mills 503, Samantha Mills (youth girls) 150, Savanna Mills (youth girls) 133, 129, 151, 413.

Kiamesha Lanes

Monday Men's

  Eddie Lake 276, 228, 279, 783, Rick Lake 258, 248, 226, 732, Shane Conner 257, 665, Mike Weiner 225, Jaryl Scott 230, 623, Vinnie Collura 247, 245, 711, Donald Durland 237, 237, 233, 707, John Hoffmann 234, 257, 881, Tom Belgiovene 245, 279, 724, Jon Wilhelm 236, 265, 268, 769, Ronnie Totten 279, 691, Robbie Nicholson 229, Justin Lopez 617, Keith Smith 269, 269, 762, Pedro Agapito 278, 691, Matt Fallon 279, 608, Serafin Rodriguez 255, 601, John Fischer 258, 603, Michael Amore 651, Al Caycho 225, 620, Jason Budd 236, 660, Bret Budd 256, 685, Dan Van Aken 234, Josh Strang 268, 653, Tom Palmer 259, 662.

Tuesday Mixed Firefighters

  Debra Blackford 224, 549, Joan Lake 180, 205, 544, Mary Lee Williams 202, 538, Carena Collura 194, 505, Leanne Mangabang 192, Karen Martin 212, Christine Graham 180, Russ Keesler 238, 265, 687, Kyle Stevens 233, 226, 683, Rick Lake 235, 259, 678, Paul Minton 247, 674, Stan Gilmore 234, 662, Laresko Niifa 246, 657, Shane Cunningham 241, 632, Ed Guthrie 255, 631, Robert Yakin Jr. 236, 619, Eddie Blume 235, 616, Walt Edwards Jr. 233, Cecil Walters 226.

Wednesday Men's

  Chris Parken 257, 613, Kyle Matthews 256, 609, Kevin Stackhouse 258, 245, 707, Ronnie Totten 237, 672, David Sewall 226, 629, Jason Rogers 267, 279, 733, Shane Cunningham 226, 603, Serafin Rodriguez 235, Frank Emmens 229, 639, Pete Meachum 266, 687, Steve Rivera 246, Carlos Torres 243, 619, Robert Stewart 235, 628, Jason Jones 269, 659, Paul Minton 611, Dwayne Cabrera 237, 633, Shane Conner 607, Kyle Stevens 255, 259, 729, Donald Durland 237, 225, 660, Rudy Belanchia 245, 235, 225, 706, Timmy Minton 609, Frank Eichenlaub III a 653, Pedro Agapito 245, 246, 706, Tom Belgiovene 267, 247, 688, John Hoffmann 225, 647, Keith Smith 225, Gene Smith 246, 610, Billy Curry 233, Jaryl Scott 265, 278, 752, Josh Strang 605, Tim McIntyre 249, Dan Van Aken 255, 226, 683.

Thursday Ladies

  T. Smith 214, Denise Collins 199, 210, Shirley Bowens 198, Tracey Barres 192, Liz Stubits 181, T. Tuttle 220, Joan Lake 195, Lisa Cartwright 180, Audrey Woolard 182, 190, 220, 592, Connie McKenley 196, Debbie Durland 217.

Friday Mixed

  Orshii Boldiis 244, David Graham 227, 239, 659, Eddie Lake 247, 257, 236, 740, Kevin Stackhouse 637, Kyle Stevens 255, 234, 679, Josh Strang 623, Michael Travis 606, Lawrence Whipple 236, 605, Jon Wilhelm 236, 639, Trasey Barres 180, Cathy Carpenter 198, Mary Ann Drobysh-Berens 192, 192, 549, Sara Durland 201, 191, 540, Nancy Greene 189, Joan Lake 190, 194, 526, Antionette Rau 203, 244, 599, Linda Schaefer 181, 524, Christina Seidler 183, Tammy Sze 192, 540.

                                                         

     

TVGC Members Approve OSI Easement

TWIN VILLAGE MEMBERS APPROVE OSI OFFER                                                                   

  By an overwhelming majority certificate share holders (members) of the Twin Village Golf Club (TVGC) have voted 63-6 in favor of the Open Space Institute's (OSI) proposal to purchase from the club an easement which requires that the course will remain a golf course in perpetuity (forever) and will never be developed for other uses.

  If the club ever ceases to be a golf course it will remain forever an open and undeveloped space.

  Certificate members were mailed a letter and a ballot on August 16 asking that the ballot be returned by mid October.

  The letter pointed out that members know that the club "has had increasing difficulty in the past few years making ends meet" and countless volunteer hours from board and regular members in running fund-raisers and tournaments along with other activities have been the deciding factors in keeping the budget positive.

  Dwindling membership and course play due to poor  economy times were becoming  major management topics among owners and operators of this small nine-hole golf courses and this prompted the TVGC to explore the $188,500 conservation easement offer from OSI.  

   OSI protects scenic, natural and historic landscapes to ensure public enjoyment, conserve habitats and to sustain community character and achieves its goals through land acquisition, conservation easements, regional loan programs, fiscal sponsorship, creative partnerships and analytical research.

   OCI's work in New York is accomplished through a permanent fund from Lila Acheson and DeWitt Wallace endowment in 2001.

  All of OSI's work is directed by a consistent conservation strategy that emphasizes permanent protection on a landscape-level scale and the program since its inception in 2000 has made more than 70 loans and grants for nearly $80 million to protect 1.6 million acres valued at over $530 million. 

  Under the proposed environmental easement TVGC would not be able to develop the land or sub-divide it and they would be able to continue as a golf course, ownership would not change, no fracking would be allowed, the club house building could be expanded up to a total of 3,000 square feet, additions could be made to the maintenance shop building, a golf cart protection shelter could be added to the course and there would be no restrictions as to what the club does within the club house.

  The 29-acre nine-hole 2,045 yard par 32 TVGC is presently appraised at $400,000 and would receive from OSI the total sum of approximately $188,000 but after paying taxes the total figure would be approximately $141,000. TVGC could opt to received payments over a five-year period of about $32,000 per year.

  Board of Governors treasurer Chuck Husson pointed out  that the $32,000 per year for five years would help the club purchase needed maintenance equipment, help with club house improvements, add new sand and upgrade the sand traps and allow the purchase of additional golf carts. He added that the only way the club has been able to stay out of the red is money received from the annual year-end fund raiser but that there was never enough funds to make needed club improvements.  He added that the  club could not continue to depend on the end of the year fund raiser to keep it out of the red.

  Husson said that with the easement the club could make needed improvements and be financially sound for at least 10 years.

  At a June 24 informational meeting  24 certificate members attended with 18 voting in favor of exploring the offer from OSI and agreed that consideration should be given to hiring an attorney with environmental easement legal background to examine the OSI easement proposal. 

  The clubs Board of Governors at that time agreed to send a ballot to all certificate members. Club rules required a two-thirds majority. 

  OSI will now conduct a survey of the property that will determine the specifics of the easement and the TVGC has obtained a lawyer who will review the proposal protecting the interest of the golf club. 

  No definite time table has been set as to when this easement will go into effect. 

  The present Board of Governors who will oversee this proposal include Mary Austin, Dan Baldo, Treasurer Chuck Husson, Chuck Husson Jr., Vice President Ralph Kirchner, Secretary Bill Knipscher, Frank McGreevy, President Ron Schulte and Sally Shea.

                           

                                                                  

                                      

Identification of above photo

The present Roscoe Twin Village Golf Club clubhouse could be expanded and improved under the Open Space Institute easement proposal. Construction of a golf cart shed and improvements and expansion of the club's maintenance facility would also be approved under the easement proposal. 

                                                                             

 

God & Upcoming Elections

BANUCHI CALLS FOR GOD IN AMERICA'S ELECTION   

                                                 

  Pastor Bill Banuchi, chairman of the New York Faith & Freedom Coalition spoke before the congregation of the Liberty Lighthouse Ministries October 21 advising the church, "that we are approaching an important election where we need God in America again."

  Lighthouse Ministries is a world-wide Christ-centered Pentecostal Revival fellowship located at 5 Triangle Road in Liberty with pastors Rich and Kathie Ienuso. 

  Quoting Psalm 11 verse 3 which reads, "when the foundations are being destroyed, what can the righteous do," Banuchi urge the church to "focus on God and humble ourselves before him and no matter what happens November 6 Jesus is still Lord."

  Not mentioning either presidential candidate Banuchi said, "we must elect men or women who reflect godly character and choose leaders  whose basic character and ideas best reflect those revealed in Scripture."

  Speaking specifically about the Christian vote he said, "any candidate, regardless of party, who will not stand to protect the Sanctity of Life, the definition of marriage and the preservation of religious liberties is not worthy of the Christian vote.

  In a flyer presented to church members and circulated throughout the tri-state area by the New York Faith & Freedom Coalition there is clear definition that Governor Romney supports protecting life of the unborn, protecting authentic marriage as the union of one man and one woman, protects religious liberties by repealing and replacing Obamacare, reducing taxes for everyone without discrimination and supports smaller government, more individual freedom and responsibility. The flyer points out that President Obama stands against these issues. 

  "With this election the church must rise up, we want God in America again, we are one nation under God and we should be handing out God in our schools not condoms," Banuchi   urged.

  Citing the need for God in America the chairman of the NY Faith & Freedom Coalition pointed out the need for "biblical morality, strengthening of our broken down family structures and the need to fight back against moral corruptions."

  "Don't let the enemy shut out mouths, we should never forget that our constitution is made for those who have God in their hearts and that this nation must get back to our founding principles," Banuchi added.

  His concluding remarks urged "American's to turn back to God and restore the truth of God's word for we must remember the times we are in and if we turn our backs against God then God will turn against us." 

  "Our duty is to vote and leave the outcome up to God," Banuchi added. 

  Pastor Bill and his wife Penny also  minister through Marriage and Family Savers Ministries and can be contacted at 845-561-9499 or at their Web site www.nyffcoalition.com 

  Now living in the Newburgh area Pastor Bill is a former pastor serving several Methodist churches in the Kauneonga-White Lake area.                                                            

                                       

Identification of above photo

Guest speakers October 21 at the Liberty Lighthouse Ministries were, from the left, Pastor Bill and Penny Banuchi of Newburgh, chairman of the New York Faith & Freedom Coalition along with Lighthouse Ministries pastors Kathie and Rich Ienuso.

                                                            

Rob Potter's Name Honored

Charlie's Angels, Sullivan County Women's Softball league 2012 regular league and playoff champions have honored Rob Potter, the  Sullivan County Democrat's well-liked sports editor who passed away unexpectedly last spring. Wearing the shirts all team members were presented with at the teams annual Octoberfest are first baseman Robyn Gannon and player/coach Jo Walls. Rob's name is prominently listed under the bat which lists the teams championships in 08, 09, 10, 11 and 12. 

Bowling Highlights Column 10-19-12

No High School Bowling In County 

 

   Bowling was the largest-growing high school sport several years ago, continuing a decade-long trend, according to the National Federation of State High School Associations participation survey.....but to this date there is no high school bowling leagues in Sullivan County.

    New York State is the top participating state with more than 10,000 bowlers competing in high school programs.

   Sullivan County does have several active Saturday youth leagues for pre-teens and teenagers but no high school bowling leagues.       

   More than 52,000 students competed at the 4,656 schools offering high school bowling competition several years ago, representing a 16 percent increase from the 45,064 bowlers who participated during the five years ago.

   "The sustained growth of high school bowling is great news for the bowling industry as it increases the number of competitive opportunities and enhances bowling's image," said United States Bowling Congress Director of Youth Development Brian Graham. "Over the past 10 years, we have witnessed significant growth at the high school level and we expect to see this trend continue." 

    In the last decade, bowling participation has nearly tripled. 

    Five years ago varsity programs were offered in 20 states and 52,226 students participated in the sport. The sport also passed the 25,000 mark for both boys and girls participation with 26,652 boys participating at  2,298 schools and 25,614 girls participating at 2,358 schools. 

    "USBC is excited to continue our partnership with the NFHS to encourage  the growth of high school bowling throughout the country," said USBC High School Manager Breanne Eoff. "Bowling is a great addition for any high  school. It reaches a wider range of student-athletes than traditional high  school sports and teaches teamwork, preparation and commitment." 

    States offering varsity bowling for boys and girls include Alaska, Arkansas, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Kansas, Louisiana, Michigan,  Mississippi, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Tennessee. Iowa and Washington offered girls varsity programs only,  South Carolina had private school varsity programs, and Minnesota offered adaptive bowling for students with physical or cognitive disabilities. 

    The USBC High School program works to continue this upward trend by guiding all levels of high school bowling, providing rules and instructional opportunities. USBC High School offers a free membership program, which enables coaches to nominate outstanding bowlers to the national Dexter/USBC High School All-American Team, and provides high-score recognition to student-athletes. Coaches also receive resource materials such as the USBC Coaches Guidebook and USBC High School guide.

     Bowling not only offers inexpensive start-up and maintenance costs but  also allows students an opportunity to become involved with their high schools, lays the foundation for a lifetime sport and helps athletes earn scholarships and bowl in college.

    The United States Bowling Congress High School program actively offers guidance to all levels of high school bowling by providing rules,  instructional opportunities, awards and industry resources to ensure the success of high school bowling nationwide. USBC High School is a resource for school administrators, high school state athletic associations, state  proprietor associations and industry member organizations in the creation and maintenance of high school bowling programs.

Bowling Tip

By Mike Luongo

  Bowlers: This tip is for all bowlers regardless of age or level of play.

  So very often today bowlers find themselves off balance at the foul line.

  While there are many reasons for this, what you may  not realize is that most bad finishes are a result of a bad start.

  The tip: Check your first step and see if it's too long. This will cause you to push the ball away too far and then your feet will have to play "catch up" to keep you from falling down.

  Try a smaller first step next time.......it will help.

  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

(compiled by Ed Townsend)     

Beechwood Lanes

                                                  

Monday Ladies

  Tracey Puerschner 168, Jackie Gieger 183, 153, Jody Gulley 176, Diane Staves 161, Diane Conroy 158, Lois Erdman 159, Barbara Cady 178. 

Kiamesha Lanes

Monday Men's

  Eddie Lake 247, 268, 730, Rick Lake 226, 267, 684, Shane Conner 225, 614, Mike Mulligan 264, 657, Jaryl Scott 253, Vinnie Collura 258, 234, 702, Don Durland 257, 266, 744, Walt Edwards 268, 643, Larry Berens 227, 623, Erik Miller 256, 669, Jon Wilhelm 268, 259, 720, Laresko Niifa 236, 654, Ronnie Totten 234, 638, Charlie Tuttle 247, 641, Frank Scuderi 614, Juan Lopez 236, Billy Curry 232, Deming Roosa 247, Keith Smith 236, 629, Kenny Atkins 601, Pedro Agapito 236, 236, 225, 697, Jim Piontex 602, Pete Nastasi 229, Frank Eichenlaub III a 279, 227, 269, 775, Tom Palmer 242, 244, 685, Josh Strang 254, 276, 255, 785, Tim McIntyre 230, 626, Dan VanAken 631, Bret Budd 233, 601, Jody Farquhar 227, 614, Francisco Martinez 226, Armen Murad 602, Dave Graham 235, 647, John Fischer 275, 658.

Tues. Mixed Firefighters

  Russ Keesler 600, Kyle Van Wolde 227, 225, 655, Ed Guthrie 605, Laresko Niifa 256, 634, Walt Edwards 236, 226, 633, Paul Minton 613, Kyle Stevens 246, 680, Cara Nicholson 182, Carena Collura 203, Stan Gilmore 255, 615, Vera Bernhardt 180, 190, 195, 565, Mary Lee Williams 181, 511, Rick Lake 227, 619, Heather Dobell 199, 505, Karen Martin 198.

Wed. Mens

  Kyle Matthews 263, 226, 691, Kevin Stackhouse 605, David Sawall 617, Shane Cunningham 257, Mikey Travis 227, 662, Jo Jo VanKeuren 249, 621, Serafin Rodriguez III a 600, Tim Bilyeu 621, Rick Lara 613, Steve Rivera 256, 628, Paul Minton 257, 646, Dwayne Cabrera 259, 659, Merrill Conner 234, 245, 696, David Garlinghouse 247, 676, Frank Scuderi 242, 670, Donald Durland 229, 235, 674, Russell Bivins 246, 268, 706, Roy Sweeney 245, 663, Larry Whipple 235, 601, Frank Eichenlaub III a 268, 692, Tom Belgiovene 225, John Hoffmann 235, 226, 672, Keith Smith 258, 255, 279, 792, Chris Gibson 226, 606, Billy Curry 231, 228, 672, Jaryl Scott 243, 666, Josh Strang  235, 670. 

Friday Mixed

  Debbie Durland 182, 212, 573, Sara Durland 246, 191, 183, 620, Christa Sweeney 217, 551, Kyle Stevens 225, 279, 258, 762, Joan Lake 191, 192, 537, Linda Schaefer 188, Eddie Lake 256, 257, 235, 748, Laura Palmer 218, Mary Ann Drobysh-Berens 180, 182, 191, 553, Glenn Fraser 225, 227, 642, Bob Sze 605, Frank Scuderi 604, Antionette Rau 184, 204, 558, Cathy Carpenter 213, 534, Nancy Greene 180, Carolyn Williams 208, 528, Leroy Williams 265, 643, David Graham 255, 248, 651, Amy Bennett 189, Craig Wilhelm 234, Jon Wilhelm 279, 666. 

Saturday Mixed

  Bob Feeney 245, 635, Josh Strang 640, Charlie Meier 613, Nicole Dertinger 195, 515, Liz Stubits 195, 526, Tabatha Smith 193, 531. Michele Lupardo 190, 512, 

Fox Bowling Center

Tues. Ladies Early Birds

  Linda Ferris 180.

Wed. Men's Independent                                                                                        

  Tom Anderson 246, 658, Andrew Bullis 257, 617, Dale Conklin 267, 256, 728, Jim Dibble 225, 688, Brian Drumm 248, 600, Craig Gehrig 299, 234, 688, Jeremy Gulley 239, Jack Hazen 232, 610, Paul Ignatovich 232, 225, 615, Steve Jacobi 227, Rob Johnson 639, Jerry Kulakosky 233, Donnie Marino 278, 267, 728, Matt May 279, 669, Ed Milk Jr. 231, 643, Cory Newman 237, Mitch Persbacker 227, 632, Sam Rowe 225, Paul Siegler 258, 675, Tim Smith 244, Zuke Wormuth 615, Jay Wormuth 601. 

Thurs. Men's Deposit National

  Rob Boister 236, Al Bullis Jr. 225, Ricky Claycomb 226, Dale Conklin 258, 611, Ray Cornwell 615, Howard Couse Sr. 290, 691, Norm Ellis Jr. 236, Paul Ignatovich 630, Scott Jensen 246, 636, Anthony Seely 225, 644, Paul Siegler 245, 232, 636, 

Friday Couples

  Howard Couse Sr. 268, 669, Mark McGraw 619, Rick Mills 604, Sheri Oralls 180, Walt Oralls 225, Tim Smith 628, Sandy Winans 241, 196, 582, Dan Wormuth 227, 620, Michelle Wormuth 180. 

Sat. Morning Youth

  Junior league Kristyanna Capel 219, 165, 526, Brooke Rosegrant 150, Bantam league Thomas Schoonmaker 116, Jacob Berry 104, Emily Brown 128, 110, Bethany Brown 113, Mikayla Norton 112.

Sun. Mixed Fun

  Marty Haeussler 246, 608, Donnie Marino 248, 290, 753, Savanna Mills (youth girls) 148, 126, 398, Parker Tiffany (bantam boys) 102. 

Callicoon Kristal Bowl 

Monday Ladies

  Linda Millis 168, Kelly Gombita 184, Virginia Connel 189, Marty Bogdanowitz 179, Missy Slater 152, Lillian Zieres 151, Debbie Loughrey 150, Barbara Pingel 155, Mardette Wilcox 155, Chrissy Schiff 164, Kim Niemann 152, Nicole Rossomando 166.

Tues. Delaware Valley Men's

  Kory Keesler 192, Kris Rasmussen 201, Mark Scriber 183, Dale Steffens 198, 235, Rick Weigelt 213, Joe Gager 185, 181, 180.

  Ed Townsend is a PR consultant to the sport of bowling. If you have league scores, tournament info, score a 300 game or 800 series, or bowl your age, let Ed know at 845-439-8177,  email at edwardctownsend@hotmail.com, by fax at 845-205-4474. View this column at http://bght.blogspot.com We are also on Facebook. 

                                                   

Long Time Wait To Get Wife Into The U.S.

Year And A Half Wait For Wife To Enter The U.S. 

 "I do but your can't" could very well describe Albi Beluli's marriage vows to his Albania sweetheart Gentjana who had to wait over a year and a half before she could join her husband here in the United States. 

  Albi, who along with his family own and operate the Grahamsville Deli met Gentjana two years ago while he was visiting family on his father's side in Elbasan, Albania.

  The popular Deli at it's original location near the bank was destroyed by fire in 1987 and has been at it's present site opposite the old post office since the late 80's. Albi was born in Beacon, went to school in Newburgh and graduated in 1994 from Tri-Valley Central. He learned his cooking skills from his father who continues to work in the Deli.

  Beluli graduated from Sullivan County Community College and attended some college at Fredonia before returning to the Grahamsville Deli business.

  Albi is also an outstanding musician as a guitar player-singer and does more solo performances then band gigs. Self-taught he likes playing classic folk and rock.

  Although Albi was introduced to Gentjana by his cousin Minolta he could not date her or ask her to marry him until his family went to Gentjana's family and got their permission.

  Getting parents permission to date and to get married in a very strong tradition in Albania but it was convenient for Albi that the two families knew each other.

  Following his six-week vacation in Albania Albi returned to Grahamsville and this budding romance soon created a lot of communications between he and Gentjana. They talked on the telephone and internet email. They soon found the internet a lot more economical then phone service after what Albi noted was an 11 minute telephone call that cost $48. He was later able to get a Verizon special rate of 300 minutes for $10 extra on his regular bill.

  On his second trip to Albania before New Year's Eve two years ago Albi and Gentjana were  immediately engaged and then married by a Justice of the Peace.

  Marriage in Albania does not require a marriage license which is provided to the couple several weeks after their wedding.

  Returning to the United States without his wife but with original copies of the wedding license, his wife's birth certificate, her proof of residence and her identification card Albi hired an immigration lawyer who's specialty was eastern Europe immigration. The lawyer prepared an application for a relative visa but advised Albi that it could  take over a year to get. 

  Albi noted that the lawyer filed the application with the Department of Homeland Security (DOHS) and this triggered  lengthy email correspondence with Gentjana when the DOHS again asked for another copy of the marriage license and at various times two additional copies of what already had been filed.

  Albi said several of the procedures he had to provide the DOHS included proof that he was never married (that went to Albania officials), proof of his income for three years, birth certificates for both Albi and his wife, an interview with the U.S. Embassy in Albania, a list of phone records, a letter from Gentjana's father giving permission for marriage, copies of airline stubs Albi used to fly from New York to Albania  and back to New York, copies of the private emails between the two, vaccination records and picture albums of the two.  

  Following a year and a half of waiting and dotting all the i's and crossing all the t's and footing the bill for expensive legal fees Gentjana was granted the intervew Mr. and Ms. Beluli had long been waiting for and the approval of her relative visa. 

  Albi  returned to Albania at that time where the couple celebrated wedding receptions one night with her family and one night with his family. The separate wedding receptions are also tradition in Albania. 

  The time soon arrived for their flight (together), arriving at JFK in New York on June 29 and the start of  Gentjana's new married lifestyle in the hamlet of Grahamsville. 

  Upon arriving at JFK a sealed packet from the Embassy in Albania was presented to U.S. Customs. Two weeks following her arrival in the U.S. she was given her "green" card and in 5 years she will be eligible to become an American citizen. 

  Gentjana went to school in Elbasan to become a high school teacher. She is now becoming familiar with the Deli business which specializes in hot dishes, sandwiches, home made dishes and pizza.

  She noted, "I'm learning how to cook pasta, lasagna, egg-plant parmesan all which is different from Albania style cooking which is similar to a  Northern Greece diet." 

  Asked what she thought of her new lifestyle here in America Gentjana noted, "there are very different customs here and I'm still making some of my Albania-style foods and slowly getting use to some of the food here."

  She also does very well with the English language which she studied in her Albania schools.

                                                                   

                                                    

Identification of above photos

Albi and Gentjana Beluli's wedding photo which took place in Elbasan, Albania.                                       

Albi and Gentjana Beluli displaying one of the Grahamsville Deli's special spare-rib dishes that Gentjana is now learning to cook.

                                                            

  

  

Here & There Column 10-16-12

Are Flu Shots A Sure Thing?

  Government health agencies, medical facilities and even drug store chains are telling us to line up for our flu shots.

  Dr. Julian Whitaker, MD, founder and director of The Whitaker Wellness Institute, the largest alternative medicine clinic in the United States located in Newport Beach, California,  says "you may think immunization is your only hope against a bad case of the flu ...nothing could be further from the truth."

  There is indeed a lot of hard sell from doctors and government agencies and Dr. Whitaker notes, "while immunization may reduce your risk, it's far from a sure thing."

  Flu shots, according to Dr. Whitaker, "certainly don't protect the numerous other bugs that cause the majority of respiratory infections  and a study in "The Lancet" found that flu shots do not reduce risk of pneumonia in people over age 65, in fact during peak flu season pneumonia rates were actually higher in vaccinated individuals."

  Reseachers concluded that this lack of benefit means one of two things......either influenza is not a primary cause of pneumonia or the vaccine is ineffective, 

  The study involved people over 65 living on their own and previous research suggests that flu shots may be advisable for frail older people in assisted living facilities.        

  As a world renowned doctor in the nutritional field Dr. Whitaker pointed out that "for the most of us--and that includes children--the current scientific research doesn't even come close to supporting the wildly overblown claims about the value of flu shots."

  In support of his nutritional values and research Julian offers his opinion "that this doesn't mean you should go through flu season unarmed and that the most important step you can take it to increase your daily dose of vitamin D3 as this has a profound effect on the immune system.

  After hearing and reading interesting alternatives offered by medical experts the best advise we offer is to discuss this information with your physician and decide for yourself whether or not you're an appropriate candidate for vaccination.

                                                     

Bowling Highlights Column 10-12-12

12-Lane Center To Open In Liberty

  Two months following the announcement that the 16-lane AMF Liberty Lanes bowling center would be closing and that there would be no fall or winter leagues the sport of bowling will be returning to Liberty in the near future.

  An application has been filed with the Liberty Village Planning board by the Liberty Bowling Corporation indicating their plans for remodeling the former Eckert Drug Store location at 187 Mill Street into a 12-lane bowling center.

  The Liberty Bowling Corporation is headed up by A.C. Patel, owner and operator of Kiamesha Lanes.

  Village Building Inspector Pam Winters noted that the application to the planning board is to establish a 12-lane bowling alley and "while the application process is till preliminary the concensus of public opinion finds the planning board pleased to see new growth in the village." 

  The planning board was scheduled to review the application last  night.

  Once reviewed and deemed to be complete the application will be forwarded to the County Division of Planning and Economic Development for an environmental review. This is required because the property housing the new bowling center borders on a state highway Route 17. 

  Callicoon civil engineer John Fink has prepared detailed plans for the remodeling of the former Eckert Drug Store into a bowling establishment. 

  Patel indicated last week that the 12 lanes and pin setters are presently sitting in the parking lot waiting to be installed hopefully by the end of October. He was not sure if he will use AMF or Brunswick pin setters but did say that the lane surface would be synthetic and not wood. 

  Preliminary plans if all goes well is to possibly have the new Liberty Bowling Corp. lanes open for business sometime around the holidays with short-season leagues available starting in January.

  Along with the installation of the 12 lanes and pin setters Patel said renovations include moving the bathroom facilities from the rear of the building to  the front area of the bowling alley and to build a customer counter area, refreshment-bar area and an office.

  The existing lighting presently in the building will light the new 12,000 square foot bowling center.  

The Bowling Tip

By Mike Luongo

  Bowlers: This week's column will answer a question many bowlers ask about side weight.....will it make my ball hook?

  The answer is absolutely no.

  I have been fortunate to be able to spend some time with technical experts, and although we have suspected for quite some time, we now have the proof.

  Two factors are needed to make a bowling ball hook....friction and rotation (gravity is also needed but I think that we all understand that or we would all be floating around.

  You could take a bowling ball with the strongest weight block on the market, the most aggressive cover, drill it maximum leverage, add all the weight you want, and use a big balance hole, but, if the bowler does not impart proper rotation, or if friction on the ball's path down the lane is not there....the ball will go straight.

  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 

Ed's Outlook

  The bowling industry in general received a breath of fresh air this week with the announcement that a new 12-lane bowling center is about to become a reality in the former Eckert Drug Store in Liberty.

  We applaud A.C. Patel who is the owner of the 16-lane Brunswick Bowling Center in Kiamesha Lake for filling a void when it was announced several months ago that Liberty Lanes would soon be closing and that there would be no leagues this bowling season. 

  The entire sport of bowling has suffered in recent years as a result of higher prices and a very weak economy causing many folks to lose their jobs and stop bowling. 

  The Liberty Bowling Corporation will be a welcome shot for the overall well being and economic stability for the Village of Liberty. 

  Ed Townsend is a PR consultant to the sport of bowling. If you have league scores, tournament info, score a 300 game, an 800 series or score your age, Ed can be reached at 845-439-8177, by email at edwardctownsend@hotmail.com or by fax at 845-205-4474. View this column at http://bght.blogspot.com We are also on Facebook.

Local Scores

Compiled by Ed Townsend)

Durland 815, Willams 725

  Donald Durland scored the first Sullivan County 800 series this year in the October 1 Monday Men's league at Kiamesha Lanes. Presently maintaining a 246 average Donald scored a 815 series off single games of 267, 268, 280. He also bowls in Kingston and Newburgh. 

  Mary Lee Williams scored an outstanding 725 series in the Tuesday October 2 Mixed Firefighters league off single games of 215, 258, 252. She maintains a 183 average and is the long time secretary of this league. 

Beechwood Lanes

Monday Ladies

  Tracey Puerschner 164, 171, 170, 505, Julie Yewchuck 178, Jodi Gulley 181, Jackie Gieger 154, Lori Kimmes 154, 150, Lois Erdman 168, Barbara Cady 157, Janet Bertholf 159,  Beth Schumacher 152.

Fox Bowling Center

Wed. Men's Independent

  Tom Anderson 227, 606, Mike Bowker 619, Andrew Bullis 607, Dale Conklin 257, 661, Frank Couse Sr. 629, Jim Dibble 235, 225, 683, Bill Gleim 608, Martin Haeussler  226, 611, Paul Ignatovich 229,  Rob Johnson 269, 690, Donnie Marino 235, 276, 685, Josh Milucky 266, 645, Mitch Persbacker 248, 227, 691, Dick Price 236, 663, Sam Rowe 226, 233, 640, Tim Smith 642, Zuke Wormuth 234, 259, 701, Jeremy Wormuth 276, 660, Jay Wormuth 249, 675, Scott Wormuth 603. 

Thurs. Men's Deposit National

  Al Bullis Jr. 606, Craig Conklin 225, Dale Conklin 638, Ray Cornwell 225, 614, Norm Ellis Jr. 232, Bill Gleim 257, 246, 724, Paul Ignatovich 231, 605, Scott Jensen 234, 604, John Lanner 257, 617, Dick Price 257, 655, Brian Robinson 225, 643, Jim Van Luvender 606, Cody Wellman 245. 

Friday Couples 

  Howey Couse Jr. 631, Frank Couse Sr. 618, Anne Couse 206, 191, 570, Nick Hazen 247, Dana McGraw 191, 221, 549, Mark McGraw 234, Rick Mills 663, Jen Smith 205, 529, Tim  Smith 623, Sandy Winans 189, 535, Dan Wormuth 258, 602, Jeremy Wormuth 256, 610, Michelle Wormuth 184, 507. 

Kiamesha Lanes

Monday Men's

  Eddie Lake 245, 250, 693, Rick Lake 653, Shane Conner 225, 236, 639, Jaryl Scott 245, 658, Vinnie Collura 265, 238, 254, 757, Lloyd Bridges 245, 639, Larry Berens 614, John Hoffmann 259, 652, Rudy Belanchia 622, Tom Belgiovene 612, Jon Wilhelm 256, 235, 694, Kevin Stackhouse 255, John Freemon 600, Charlie Tuttle 234, 234, 626, Corey VanKuren 602, Frank Scuderi 232, Justin Lopez 227, Billy Curry 238, 234, 663, Gene Smith 231, 244, 696, Keith Smith 265, 250, 720, Frank Gerow 244, 225, 636, Craig Wilhelm 259, Kenny Atkins 225, John Fischer 235, 612, Nate Sanders 627, Dave Graham 236, 234, 683, Francisco Martinez 245, Al Caycho 265, 664, Bret Budd 257, 257, 682, Tim McIntyre 238, 644, Tom Palmer 247, 651.

Tuesday Mixed Firefighters

  Shane Cunningham 242, 612, Ed Guthrie 226, 232, 227, 685, Laresko Niifa 246, 643, Paul Minton 277, 257, 744, Lyle Stevens 279, 646, Carena Collura 214, 547, Rick Lake 263, 258, 743, Trasey Barres 186, 509.    

Wednesday Men's

  Charlie Tuttle 626, Ronnie Totten 246, 614, Jason Rogers 277, 684, Mikey Travis 245, Jason Jones 241, 233, 697, Jo Jo VanKeuren 227, 247, 636, Pete Mitro 225, Serifin Rodriguez III a 226, Tim Bilyeu 235, 649, Rick Lara 231, 245, 666, Paul Durland 228, 645, Robert Stewart 232, 635, Paul Minton 268, 256, 748, Dwayne Cabrera 247, 629, Merrill Conner 255, 648, David Garlinghouse 609, Rudy Belanchia 246, 268, 688, Donald Durland 238, 246, 269, 753, Kyle Stevens 233, 247, 279, 759, Jon Wilhelm 234, 635, Josh Strang 238, 226, 659, Jaryl Scott 226, 656, Gene Smith 257, 666, Keith Smith 267, 242, 721, John Hoffmann 257, 642, Tom Belgiovene 236, 602, Pedro Agapito 244, 278, 726, Timmy Minton 233, 627.

Thursday Ladies

  Tabatha Smith 188, 184, Debbie  Durland 200, Ann Kaplan 194, Trasey Barres 209, Denise Collins 180, Liz Stubits 184, 188, 193, Stella Schmahl 242, Joan Lake 184, Mary Jane Conklin 180, Vera Bernhardt 189. 

Saturday Mixed

  Josh Strang 236, Jason Rogers 239, 626, Bob Feeney 247, 637, Barbara Merton 180, Loretta VanAken 198. 

 Callicoon Kristal Bowl

 Monday Hortonville Ladies

  Sue Naughton 162, 160, Kelly Gombita 174, Lillian Zieres 160, Rebecca Rhodes 176, Maureen Schlott 163, Joyce Brooks 167, Debbie Loughrey 165, 179, Barbara Pingel 163, Judy Mohn 162, Mardette Wilcox 190, Bonnie Hauschild 166, Sandy Cassevah 161. 

 Tuesday Delaware Valley Men

  Kory Keesler 222, Bruce Rutledge 181, J. Wunderlich 182, Brian Starr 210, Albert Tyles 180, 220, Steve Ross 182, Tom Bisig 208, 201, 184, R. Parucki 193, Steve Lagoda 191, 181, Bill Meyer 182, Matt Hubert 225, Jim Stone 214, Bob Cady 232, 212, Dean Shattuck 195, 219, Joe Gager 221, 221, 620, Bob Head 185, Rick Weigelt 192, Damien VanLeuven 203, 195, 

                                                     

Identification of photo

The 12,000 square feet former Eckert Drug Store at 187 Mill Street in Liberty (seen housing furniture when this photo was taken) will soon be transformed into a 12-lane bowling center under the ownership of the Liberty Bowling Corporation.

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Here & There Column 10-9-12

Gas Prices & The Election

  Enough is enough already with gas prices ranging over $4 a gallon in our area and one thing is for sure these gas prices are not helping our sick economy.

  Had a local contractor tell me the other day that it took over $70 to fill the truck he uses in his business and that there just was no way he could raise prices he charges his customers.

  According to Gasbuddy.com gasoline prices in many areas is 34.3 cents higher then they were on the same day last year and in the past few years there has been a seasonal downward trend as the gas pump as the cooler temperatures invade but that is not happening this year.

  The high gas prices are not satisfactory to the majority of American motorists and fingers are being pointed at the Washington political game and the fact that our present administration is holding up drilling projects in the United States.

  Facts don't lie and its readily known that there are many drilling projects in the states and offshore our coasts ready to get started and that they only need permits approved by the federal government. 

  Many congressmen from both sides of the isle are making it very clear that there is a severe lack of action needed now to halt gasoline price increases.

  Folks in the know say there is the need to restrain oil traders on Wall Street. Communications have been sent to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission upbraiding  it for failure to limit speculation in the energy markets.

  One of the duties given the commission in the financial regulation law of 2010 was to limit the amount of crude oil contracts that can be held by individual banks and investment funds.

  It's no secret that speculative oil trading is playing a role in higher gas prices and could help torpedo the economic recovery.

  How do we influence regulators?....guaranteed they will not listen to us the consumer's cries and the kind of pressure that is needed from our top government leaders is not now taking place.

  The economy is a leading factor in the upcoming November elections and the lack of support from our leaders to make the commission obey the law will be taken into the voting booth November 6.

                                                               

Bowling Highlights Column 10-5-12

Major Tournaments In Reno

  Sullivan County and New York State bowlers will be making that "major tournament" trek this bowling year to Reno, Nev. where the 2013 Men's Open Championships and the USBC Women's Championships take place. 

  The 110th USBC Open (Men's) Championships will be held March 1 through June 29, 2013 while the USBC Women's Championships take place April 12 through July 7.

  The Open championships will take place at the National Bowling Stadium in Reno while the Women's championships will compete across town at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center on 44 specially constructed lanes.

  The USBC Open Championships is widely recognized as the largest participatory sporting event in the world. Consisting of team, doubles, singles and optional all-events competition, the Open Championships is held in arena or convention center setting in a different city each year.

  Today, this four-and-a-half-month annual bowling celebration attracts between 60,000 and  90,000 participants from all 50 states and several foreign countries where bowlers compete for a mammomith prize fund that tops $6 million. 

  There are two divisions on skill level. The Regular Division, for those who average higher than 180, and the Classified Division, for bowlers who average 180 and below. Classified doubles partners can's have more than a 360 combined average while Classified team members can't have a a combined team average of more than 900. 

  Each year, more than 30,000 bowlers compete at the USBC Women's Championships, the world's largest participatory sporting event for women. 

  The 2013 Women's Championships will welcome more than 5,000 five-player teams back to Reno with a prize fund of nearly $2 million. 

  The tournament is a highlight of the bowling season for USBC female bowlers  and featured three divisions, the Diamond division for bowlers with average of 180, the  Ruby Division for averages of 150-179 and a third division for averages of 149 and below. 

  Tournament information and registration for both events is available at bowl.com 

Bowling Tip

By Mike Luongo

  Bowlers: This week's tip was suggested by a league bowler and applies to those bowlers who are using modern bowling balls. 

  You may not know that the modern bowling ball is porous with several different densities and has numerous chemicals in the cover stocks. 

  Full coverage of this tip is available at http://bght.blogspot.com

  As these balls change temperature, the cover and core will expand and contract. Due to the different materials used for the core, inner 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 while it is still cold. This may cause the ball to crack.

  So the tip is not only educational but let it server 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 balls to and from the center, don't leave them in your car.

  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 

 Ed's Outlook

 Tony Reyes Memorial Emblem                   

  We were deeply saddened last week with the news that an old friend of mine and one of the nicest guys on the Professional Bowlers Tour, Tony Reyes, had been killed in a car accident.

  Reports were that Tony was involved in a single-car incident and while inspecting the damage was struck by another vehicle. 

  Tony, 38, was indeed one of the nicest professional bowlers I have ever met. After meeting and interviewing him a number of years ago at the Thruway Lanes in  Cheektowaga near Buffalo we would meet at the various pro-tour stops on the East Coast and always spend some time together.

  In recent years he cut back on Tour competition to concentrate on his pro-shop business and most recently he finished 21st in the 2012 PBA Tournament of Champions. 

  Tony competed for 14 years on the tour and his sudden death is a sad day for bowling.

  Ed Townsend is a PR consultant to the sport of bowling. If you have league scores, tournament information, score a 300 game or bowl your age, let Ed know at 845-439-8177, email at edwardctownsend@hotmail.com or fax at 845-205-4474. View this column at http://bght.blogspot.com We are also on Facebook. 

 Local Scores

 (Compiled By Ed Townsend)

 Kiamesha Lanes

  Eddie Lake 289, 659, Rick Lake 626, Dan Ricco 610, Shane Conner 233, 248, 687, Jaryl Scott 610, Vinnie Collura 255, 687, Don Durland 242, 246, 705, Lloyd Bridges 233, 613, Larry Berens 619, Erik Miller 231, 626, John Hoffmann 246, 622, Jon Wilhelm 225, 234, 234, 693, Laresko Niffa 238, 637, Ronnie Totten 247, 683, Kevin Stackhouse 231, 233, 647, John Freeman 255, 637, Jesse Lopez 603, Keith Smith 237, 653, Frank Gerow 606, Kenny Atkins 229, Pedro Agapito 245, 257, 695, Matt Fallon 231, 233, 680, Frank Eichenlaub lll a 248, 243, 675, Steve Belgiovene 227, Tom Palmer 279, 676, Diego Caba 233, Francisco Martinez 246, Dave Graham 247, 686, Nate Sanders 235, 225, 654, John Fischer 259, 695.

 Tuesday Mixed Firefighters

  Russ Keesler 247, 258, 710, Ed Guthrie 237, 258, 701, Laresko Niifa 602, Jack Rustic 243, 247, 691, Eddie Blume 236, 647, Paul Minton 234, 226, 236, 696, Kyle Stevens 226, 226, 258, 710, Carena Collura 189, 501, Mary Lee Williams 183, 502, Joan Lake 519, Andrea Grossman 180, 529, Kris Gwiozdowski 225, 256, 672, Tom Belgiovene 256, Trasey Barres 201, 210, 583.

 Wednesday Men's

  Kyle Matthews 241, 650, Charlie Tuttle 225, David Sawall 256, 601, Jason Rogers 649, Jason Jones 255, 653, Serafin Rodriguez 289, 692, Pete Mitro 225, Serafin Rodriguez lll a 605, Tim Bilyeu 276, 225, 692, Rick Lara 227, 613, Frank Emmens 247, Eddie Blume 238, Jason Jones 229, 265, 626, Paul Minton 279, 279, 763, Dwayne Cabrera 229, 233, 667, Shane Conner 258, 256, 686, Merrill Conner 649, David Garlinghouse 257, 621, Kyle Stevens 236, 230, 229, 695, Chris Stevens 234, 656, Timmy Minton 248, 234, 653, Frank Eichenlaub lll a 244, 662, Pedro Agapito 227, 257, 233, 717, Keith Smith 235, 668, Gene Smith 234, Billy Curry 248, Jaryl Scott 617, Josh Strang 236, 657, 

 Thursday Ladies

  Sherri Larid 191, Mary Jane Conklin 184, Joan Lake 209, Monica Lane 194, Trasey Barres 206, Debbie Durland 206, Tricia Tuttle 182, 183, Cara Nicholson 226, Franny Kaiser 171, Connie McKenley 186, Pat Shuart 189.

 Friday Mixed

  Kevin Stackhouse 604, Eddie Lake 243, 689, Larry Whipple 610, Tom Palmer 232, 620, Mary Ann Drobysh-Berens 207, 506, Bob Sze 233, Frank Scuderi 226, Julie Chen 190, Antionette Rau 182, 234, 259, 675, Ryan Lepke 237, 674, Frank Gerow Jr. 244, 616, Cathy Carpenter 201, 553, Dan Ricco 232, 245, 232, 709, David Graham 225, 624, Jon Wilhelm 234, 235, 685.

 Fox Bowling Center

 Wed. Men's Independent

  Tom Anderson 231, Al Bullis Sr. 245, 256, 715, Jim Dibble 234, 634, John Fish 231, Bill Gleim 274, 700, Mark Hawley 238, Jack Hazen 246, 637, Paul Ignatovich 235, 616, Steve Jacobi 256, 658, Rob Johnson 256, 654, B. J. Johnson 233, 600, Jerry Kulakosky 246, 617, John Milucky 227, 604, Cory Newman 226, 602, Mitch Persbacker 225, 637, Dick Price 639, Tim Smith 246, 670, Brian Tiffany 243, 610, Zuke Wormuth 236, 258, 716, Ken Wormuth 228. 

 Thurs. Men's Deposit National

  Duane Bolster 603, Dale Conklin 235, 666, Norm Ellis Jr. 614, Nate Finch 225, Paul Ignatovich 227, 660, Scott Jensen 230, 669, Greg Keesler 225, Brian Robinson 258, 643, Anthony Seely 604

 Friday Mixed Couples

  John Bryceland  245, Frank Couse Sr. 236, 634, Bob Ellis 226, 613, Nick Hazen 265, 636, Dana McGraw 188, 540, Mark McGraw 225, 257, 640, Rick Mills 257, Tim Smith 236, 646, Sandy Winans 180, Dan Wormuth 245, 228, 696, Jeremy Wormuth 229, 254, 638, Michelle Wormuth 189. 

 Callicoon Kristal Bowl

 Monday Hortonville Ladies

  Sue Naughton 162, 160, Kelly Gombita 174, Lillian Zieres 160, Rebecca Rhodes 176,  Maureen Schlott 163, Joyce Brooks 167, Debbie Loughrey 165, 179, Barbara Pingel 163, Judy Mohn 162, Mardette Wilcox 190, Bonnie Hauschild 166.

 Tuesday Delaware Valley Men                  

  Alan Rutledge 180, 181, Kory Keesler 188, Bruce Rutledge 222, 200, Rob Bivens 210, 214, Ed Leroy 256, Mark Scriber 222, Jeff Neidert 193, Dick Pomes 187, Brian Starr 190, 180, 190, Eugene Fulton 183, Mike Gieger 192, 184, Albert Tyles 180, 187, Wally Warren 214, Eric Kubenik 202, John Diehl 184, Rick Weigelt 206, Joe Gager 202, 180, Dean Shattuck 181.