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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