Humphrey Replaces Retiring Tingley

New Tri-Valley Hoops Coach

                                                     

    Kyle Humphrey, a 2003 Tri-Valley Central School graduate who was  coached on the Junior Varsity level by retiring coach Brian Tingley,  is the new Bears boys varsity basketball coach.
  The 29-year-old officially took over his new coaching position with the start of practice on November 10.
  In what can be considered an early evaluation of this years varsity team, Kyle said, "our advantages are speed and experience as I will have at least four returning players from last year and at least three that saw 15 plus minutes a game."
  "I lack size so I hope to see one of my guards or wings put up consistent rebounding numbers, which will show out commitment as a team to rebounding," Humphrey added.
  Kyle had great success during his senior year at Tri-Valley when he averaged 30 points per game with 11 rebounds and 5.5 assists.
  "My team lost in the sectional finals to a Fallsburg team that went to the final four that year and I was fortunate enough to receive the OCIAA Scholar-Athlete award and was named to the 1st team Section IX for my individual accomplishments," Kyle added.
  Humphrey's varsity coach at Tri-Valley was Jason Semo and when asked to describe his two Tri-Valley coaches he said, "completely different styles of basketball and I appreciated what both men offer from a coaching perspective .....Tingley being calm and focused on strategy while Semo was intense and focused on level of effort and court placement."
  Kyle attended the University of Colorado in 2003-04 and was unsuccessful in making the team in his freshmen year and transferred to Rutgers University where he graduated in 2007 with a minor in leadership and a major in history.
  At Rutgers he suffered a couple of major injuries that both required surgery.
  Sullivan County Communi9ty College head baseball coach Depew welcomed Kyle back to play on the Generals team in 2008. "I knew out of high school I should have gone to Sullivan but I wanted to chase dreams and this moment has symbolized to me the beauty of the character that can be found in our community," he said.
  During Kyle's first year at Sullivan he rehabbed himself into shape and was able to impact the team with his play while earning both Region XV Men's Division III all-tournament honors and Mid-Hudson Conference All Tournament team awards along with the 2009 Chancellor's Scholar-Athlete award.
  Pointing out that he has always tried to give back to his community, Kyle noted, "I was so excited last year when Tri-Valley gave me the modified boy's coaching position."
  This past summer Humphrey went down to Orlando, Florida to intern, train and briefly work for an organization named OrlandoHoops which gave him the opportunity to study techniques of training and was highlighted by being a part of a private workout with Dwight Howard and getting to meet and do shooting drills in front of DeShawn Stevenson .
  "What seemed like a negative when OrlandoHoops wasn't able to keep me on employment  became the ultimate positive when Tri-Valley this year presented me with the varsity head coaching job," Kyle said.
  When asked about interesting experiences he has had in organized basketball Kyle noted this happened, "at Rutgers when playing as a male practice player for the women's team where coaches would give me  players on the opposing team and ask that I emulate their style of play which eventually resulted in being photographed and interviewed by the New York Times in 2006."
  In 2012 at SCCC Kyle said he had a number of classes with now New York Knicks rookie Cleanthony Early who he described as "a really nice guy."
  In putting his focus on his new job at Tri-Valley Humphrey said that last year as the modified coach he would go to varsity practice and talked many time with Tingley including this year where "I sat down and spoke with him about his experience as a coach at this school."
  "I understand well that my purpose is to help this team grow as individuals and teach them skills, strategies, techniques and the flow of basketball and hopefully this will translate to wins and gain positive recognition for these men in the community, " Kyle added.
  Much of this year's varsity team two years ago was assembled on the Junior Varsity team that went undefeated under Coach Jason Closs "so therefore, I feel there are expectations that this team will win and be competitive in the playoffs this year," Humphrey concluded.
  In retiring from his 23-years of coaching Tingley. 49,  noted he began coaching in 1989 and coached at the modified, junior varsity and varsity levels.
  Brian pointed out that "playing basketball at Tri-Valley isn't about getting ready for the next level as that work would have to be done in the summer AAU leagues while at Tri-Valley it has always been about playing as a team and working hard with other people toward a common goal."
  While trying to teach the players to win and lose with class Tingley noted "that one of my proudest moments was bringing the team out to applaud our fans who traveled to Long Island to watch our Regional Four and although we suffered a devastating loss that team acted with class as have the other teams I've coached over the years."
  When asked about special moments in his varsity coaching years Brian noted the following:
  1. William Elberth burying a half-court 3 pointer at the end of the third quarter to all but clinch the game against Alexander Hamilton in the Regional Semi-Final.
  2. Playing against Tyler Lydon and his Pine Plains team and hopefully our kids can brag about having played against him.
  3. The last home sectional game with my son Sam was special too.
  4. Dean Winters burying a buzzer beating 3 to beat Fallsburg at Fallsburg.
  5. Alex Brown with a buzzer beating 2 point put back to beat Fallsburg at Tri-Valley.
  Working with and against great coaches has been a big part of Tingley's coaching career as were the "classic Western Sullivan League (WSL) coaches who provided so many great games."
  Brian added that these WSL coaches were fun to coach against "and even more fun to hang out with....especially the Jeffersonville-Youngsville coaches at the clinics."
  In naming some of the coaches he has had the privilege of working with  Tingley listed Andy Taggart, Jason Semo, John Tenbus and Jason Closs.
  "I am also proud to see some of my former players take up coaching including Charlie Hicks and Gary Bradley at other schools and Jason Semo, Kevin Delaney and Kyle Humphrey for Tri-Valley," Brian noted.
  Retiring coaches all have favorite players they enjoyed and three that stand out for Tingley include:
   John Merchant who he says in the best player he ever coached and is presently playing professional basketball in Italy,
  Dustin Van Lieu is the second standout  and "I have often thought about what his career would be like if he were four inches taller," presently working as a basketball player performance enhancer and was,"as gritty and determined a palyer as I've ever coached."
  The third player is obviously his son Samuel Tingley who was the scoring leader on last year's team. "I am glad that I was able to coach Sam."
  Asked what he will miss most, Brian said, "the special relationships that occur between a coach and player, scouting trips and the camaraderie between the coaches."
  Things he would like to forget include a 3-14 season but the big game losses are the worst.
  "Tri-Valley has started a tradition of leaving a good team and having the new coach lead them to a championship. Jason Semo left me a good team, Andy Taggart left John Tenbus a good team, John left Jason Closs a good team and I am hoping the tradition continues as I leave Kyle Humphrey a team that we hope will win the second boys sectional championship in Tri-Valley history," Coach Tingley said.
    
  
   

  

 Storm Almost Takes Ciminelli's Life

                                                                

  How did the worst snowstorm to bury the Buffalo NY area in a century have any effect on the Professional Bowlers Association (PBA)?
  Well for 28-year-old two-time  PBA titlist Ryan Ciminelli, who lives in the Buffalo suburb of Cheektowaga, the storm almost took his life in a harrowing experience.
  On November 16 Ciminelli flew home from Tokyo, where he has competed in the Round1 Japan Cup, when the lake-effect snow across Lake Erie began to bury the region in up to nine feet of snow.
  The PBA titlist personal troubles began with an airline maintenance problem that delayed his arrival in Buffalo from Monday night until Tuesday.
  Ciminelli noted that when the flight finally got into Buffalo there was about three inches of snow on the ground at the airport, "but no one could come and get me so I decided to walk the three miles to my home."
  Being not dressed for the snow and without a hat or gloves didn't help in his decision to trek his way through the snowstorm to his home
  Ryan said that "by the time I got to the end of my street there was no  way I could get to my house," and "I could either try to walk through five feet of snow to a neighbor's house or turn about and go back toward another friends's house near the airport but I decided to try my neighbor's house."
  The snow and cold was beginning to take a negative effect on Ryan who said, "by the time I got through the snow....it was less than 500 feet.....my legs had gone numb and I literally fell into their garage."
  After they got him inside and warned him up Ciminelli made the decision that he could not stay there so he went to another neighbors house knowing, "I was really scared and I'm convinced I almost died."
  As a result of someone calling in a false alarm the city sent a small bobcat that plowed a path down his street and on Wednesday morning Ryan followed the path and got home but that wasn't the end of the story.
  The heavy snow on the roof was causing stress cracks all over the ceiling and following the advise of the fire department he and his family evacuated the house and went to his parents house.
  The problems contined when Ryan and a couple of guys went back to his house and got most of the snow off the roof and discovered a broken furnace so they were without heat for 14-16 hours.
  The young lefty super star from Cheektowaga indicated that lady luck was on his side this time with his statement, "I'm convinced I almost died."
  Fellow PBA players Jack Jurek from Lackawanna and Liz Johnson, who lives about a half-mile from Ciminelli, got home Monday night  just when the snow started and were not faced with the snow problems confronting Ryan.

Ed's Outlook

  I sometime wonder about what the United States Bowling Congress (USBC) does and doesn't do..
  Glenn Allison recorded a 900 series (3 three hundred games in a row) and received national attention for rolling a perect series at La Habra Bowl in La Habra, California on July 1, 1982.
  USBC's predecessor organization, the American Bowling Congress (ABC), after inspection of the lanes, did approve the series because of non-complying lane condition at that time.
  Allison's score would have been the first perfect series in history had it been approved.
  ABC's decision was litigated before the United States District Court, Central District of California, which upheld the ABC's determination in all respects.
  So being that the bowling community is very passionate about this issue persuaded the  USBC to re-consider Allison's award.
  They reviewed the documents...... and guess what folks.......the USBC said they can't turn back the hand of time and change the rules in 1982.
  ABC rules for approving sanctioned award scores in 1982 were significantly different than currect USBC rules so we don't understand why the USBC even considered hearing this issue again......a true waist of everyone's time and effort.

  Ed Townsend, a PR consultant to the sport of bowling, writes and compiles the information for this column. If you have league scores, tournament information, bowl a 300 game or 800 series, or even bowl your age, call Ed at 845-439-8177 or 845-866-0333, email at edwardctownsend@hotmail.com or fax at 845-205-4474. View this column and all of Ed's photos at http://bght.blogspot.com We are also on Facebook and Twitter.

Bowling Tip
By Mike Luongo

  In  the process of learning how to bowl, people often overlook key elements.
  I'm going to give you some tips that you can use to improve your game.
  1. Keep that arm swing loose  and keep your grip relaxed in the ball.
  2. Use your lower body leverage, bend your knees  and get your knee to get lower on the last step.
  3. Finish close to the foul line....the closer you are to the foul line the less energy you will have to use.
  4. Relax your thumb and come through with the ball...relax your thumb and release the ball with the free arm swing.
  5. Bowling is all in the mind....visualize the lanes in your mind...define your good shots and do them until they're near perfection.
  6. The drop off method.....instead of pushing the ball away just let it drop down into the swing on the second step.
  7. Use your own style....whatever you think helps make your game better....use them to work for you.
  8. Watch the PBA stars and see how the pros do 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

 Local Scores
 (compiled by Ed Townsend)

 Beechwood Lanes

Monday Ladies

  Diane Staves 175,150, Diane Conroy 159, Barbara Cady 175, Lindsey Bauer 154, Deb Murphy 158, Dot McCormack 174, Tracy Puerschner 185.

Callicoon Kristal Bowl

Mon. Hortonville Ladies

  Pat Peters 153, 188, Rebecca Rhodes 162, 163, 159, Dawn Roemer 153, Marty Bogdanowitz 152, Joyce Brooks 151, Sue Naughton 180, 152, Linda Mills 158, Kelly Gombita 177, 191, 517, Lillian Zieres 158, 152, Debbie Loughrey 157, 151.

 Tues. Del. Valley Men's

  Bob Head 221, 200, Rick Weigelt 184, 202, 181, Joey Gager 192, 204, 219, 615, Erik Burton 188, 182, Keith Smith 224, 196, Jonathan Heinle 219, Bill Meyer 212, Joe Meyer 191, Kurt Buddenhagen 190, 214, Eugene Fulton 226, 188, Dave Graham 211, 225, 210, 646, Bob Cady 191, Dean Shattuck 217, Alan Rutledge 184, Mark Schriber 190, Cima Bue 180, Jackie Brockner 190.

  Wednesday Men's

  John Diehl 208, 218, 189, 615, Alby Thony 191, 213, Ben Highhouse 193, Bryan Swendson 185, Randy Fischer 189, John Obremski 201, 180, 183, Mike Aumick 184, Bob Fix Jr. 216, 630, Craig Stewart 194, Brian Brustman 201, John Kline 183, 193, Rich Thony 213, 194, Tim Sykes 188, 185, Tom Gain 191, John Glassel 212, 202, Robert Glassel 195.

Kiamesha Lanes

 Monday Men's

  Lloyd Bridges 265, 235, 706, Pedro Agapito III a 267, 687, Rudy Belanchia 611, Vinnie Collura 247, 246, 709, Donnie Durland 235, 643, Jody Farquhar 264, 630, Kyle Giordino  256, 266, 674, Dave Graham 267, 243, 706, Eddie Lake 269, 246, 722, Rick Lake 258, 234, 697, Francisco Martinez 234, Patrick Mulhern 235, Jaryl Scott 279, 229, 713, Frank Scuderi 233, 648, Michael Scuderi 619, Keith Smith 226, 603, Ronald Totten 237, 230, 660, Michael Travis 264, 655, Charlie Tuttle 232, 236, 646, James VanAken 620.

Tues. Mixed Firefighters

  Linda Schaefer 183, 197, 194, 574, Cara Nicholson 211, 181, 544, Andrea Grossman 191, 514, Mary Lee Williams 217, 508, Kal Cronk 182, 180, Karen Martin 189, 180, Heather Dobell 186, Robert Yakin Jr. 256, 245, 699, Pedro Agapito 649, Russ Keesler 244, 628, John Hoffmann 615, Larry Whipple 233, 614.

Thursday Ladies

  Karen Gabriel 184, Pat Gibson 189, Debbie Polin 233, 201, Shirley Bowens 186, 223, Dottie Collins 213, 180, Maureen Hopper 191, Audrey Woolard 212, Barbara Merton 194, Joan Lake 182, 195, 202, 579, Sherry Laird 181, 223, Vera Bernhardt 194.

Friday Mixed

  Mike Amore 246, Trasey Barres 186, Larry Berens 602, Orshii Boldiis 225, MaryAnn Drobysh-Berens 194, 186, 517, Dave Graham 648, Eddie Lake 259, 225, 258, 742, Laura Palmer 204, 512, Tom Palmer 244, 656, Debbie Polin 205, 224, 603, Joann Ruggiero 188, Kevin Stackhouse 238, 635, Robert Sze 279, 226, 697, Tammy Sze 209, 193, 581, Larry Whipple 256, 668.

                              

 
            
 
 

Brewery Unveils Brew

    Brewery Introduces New Beer At It's  1st Public Event

 

 

                                                            

 

                                                                        

 

                                                                         

                                                                                         

                                                                               

                                                                                 

                                                                         

  Hundreds attended the first public event at the new Catskill Brewery last Saturday where the breweries newest beer, the Freaktractor made it's debut.
  Brew Master Ben Brotman described the new beer as "a 100% wild yeast New York State Malt which will actually change in taste from one brew session to another."
  He pointed out that the new beer uses a Belgion yeast which is obtained through distributors within the United States and that some of this beer will be aged in wooden barrels located within the breweries facility located at 672 Old Route 17 (County Route 178) no more than a half-mile from downtown Livingston Manor.
  This event in an advertised email offered visitors the opportunity "to join us for fresh beer, food and fun with live music featuring the World Renouned polka band John Stanky and the Coal Miners, catering by the Early Bird Cookery, a Costume Party, DJ Mike and dancing and costumes after dark."
  The 1-9 p.m. event drew visitors from Sullivan and Orange County and both upstate and down state New York and neighboring states.
  Frank Brendle and Karyn Scordo from the Craft 47 Restaurant in Goshen, which features the Catskill Brewery beers in his eatery offered high praise of the Breweries facilities and the great quality of the beer.
  Genna Knight and her 18-month old son Langston from Ithaca were enjoying some of the charcoal grilled goodies when we talked with her.
  The Livingston Manor family of Iris, Amy, Roan and Wes Gillingham added to the event dressed in their Halloween styled costumes.
  Former well-known  Livingston Manor Town Supervisor Lee Siegel was seen enjoying visits with many locals and District 3 County Legislator 'Kitty' Vetter and her family chatted with many of her constituents.
  Well known  graphic design professional and owner of Quik Type, Carolyn Bivins was  enjoying the days activities and especially the John Stanky polka band.
  Owner Ramsay Adams when asked about future events at the brewery said, "we will do meaningful events." Brew Master Brotman suggested that future events could include "beer release parties."
  This Catskill Brewery event certainly met the breweries previously announced standards of being an environmental advocacy business that will increase tourism and recognition for Livingston Manor and the region.

  Brewery partners Adams, Randy Lewis and Dana Ball have made it very clear that their passion for beer and the local community leads the reasons why they started this business venture several years ago.
  The craft brewery business is growing in this country and while is produces just five percent fot eh beer consumed in America the industry employs about 50 percent of beer company employees.
  The facility presently is providing their own distribution of their lager and ale to the region's restaurants and bars
 in kegs only for sale as a tap beer. At the Brewery location a 64 oz. and a 32 oz. growler is for sale for home use only and growler hours from 5-7 p.m. Those buying the growlers can return with them for refills.
  In addition to the newly added Freaktractor malt beer the two other  craft beers presently being produced by this brewery include the Floodwatch IPA India Pal Ale and the Ball Lightning  a Pilsner Lager.
 
   

















 

Here & There Column

 A Great Band Visit's Us

                                                                 

  The drawing power and tourist attraction of craft breweries rang out loud and clear in Livingston Manor November 1 as hundreds of folks were entertained  with outstanding music provided by the world renowned John Stanky & The Coal Miners Band at the  family-friendly opening celebration of the Catskill Brewery.
  John "Stanky," from Nanticoke, Pa., who's real last name is Stankovic, commented to us at the end of his three-hour performance that owner Ramsay Adams named his musicians "the house band."
   John and his great group of musicians have been entertaining people of all ages with his polka music for 69-years.
  In 1945, age the age of nine, Stanky and some friends landed a job playing polka music at a three-day wedding in Nanticoke.....wow..... had to be some kind of wedding.
  From the beginning , Stanky and the Coal Miners, as he and his band are known now, have gone on to play all over the world with scores of famous people.
  He has learned or written over 500 songs, most of which are featured in the band's twenty-one albums and six videos.
  He learned to play the accordion from his father, Joe Stankovic, a Czech immigrant who came to America at age sixteen and went straight to work in the coal mines.
  When Stanky was a young man, he was more interested in being a professional baseball player, however, his father wisely made sure he practiced his music one hour a day before going out to play.
  Audiences around the world have benefited from Stanky's ultimate career choice....for example...... in 1988, Stanky and the Coal Miners played to a crowd of a million people in Tiananmen Square in Beijing, China.
   His talents has been performed on cruise ships as well as numerous tours to Holland, Germany, Italy, Switzerland, Austria and South America.
  Of the more than 40 songs John has composed, his most popular is the Apples, Peaches, Pumpkin Pie Polka.
  Stanky & The Coal Miners appearance at the Catskill Brewery greatly added to the celebration and introduction of the Brewery's newest beer called the Freaktractor.
    

 

 

Here & There Column

Do We Have Mental Toughness?

  Today's election day......just wondering how the voting public will approach the many issues facing them and will voters possess the mental toughness to make decisions that could effect all of us for many years to come.
  Athletes more than the ordinary citizen are more apt to use the term "mental toughness"  and that this term comes into play when a game is on the line and one can stay calm and focused when all of the pressure is on.
  Voters going to the poss today hopefully are able to focus on the task at hand and ignore everything else that is going on around them.
  Citizens who take voting as a serious issue will not have to worry as athleties do about fans cheering, dugout chatter, hollering and the intimidation forced on the batter at the plate.
  The voting public hopefully knows what the issues in any election are and that they should not be detracted by false promises but focus on what the is needed in today's fast moving world.
  Nothing else matters but the task at hand.
  Mentally tough voters are strong and their will to succeed is so high they will do whatever it takes to win their issues.
  Let's hope mentally tough voters go to the polls today.

Bowling Highlights Column

Bowling Needs  Short Season Leagues

  Bowling leagues for a number of  years have seen a steady decline in league competition and one of the major complaints from bowlers has been "the league runs too long."
  By running too long bowlers have complained that leagues start in early September and run through the first week in May with some leagues running for some 32 to 36 weeks.
  One solution to this problem that continues to gain in popularity is the introduction of short-season leagues that can run from 16 or fewer weeks.
  The United States Bowling Congress (USBC), bowling's governing body, has jumped on the short season bandwagon by offering these bowlers the opportunity to purchase a USBC Adult Basic membership.
  Available for bowlers who compete in leagues that have 16 or fewer sessions, the membership costs $10 but does not include state dues.
  This Adult Basic membership provides a USBC-certified average so that these bowlers can compete in local, state and national tournaments.
  In addition to the league having 16 or fewer sessions, the league must designate itself as a short-season league and the league prize fund will be bonded.
  The USBC Adult Basic membership will be good only for that league, which means if a bowler wants to participate in another short-season league, they would have to purchase another USBC Adult Basic membership or upgrade to a USBC Adult Standard membership.
  In the snort-season leagues the USBC will recognize high score achievements but awards such as rings and plaques are not included. Members will have the option to purchase high score awards.
  The USBC notes that bowlers with a current Adult Standard membership would not be required to purchase the Basic membership to compete in a short-season league.
  Having heard many bowlers state their reason why they have left their long-season league one would think the introduction of a shorter season would gain in popularity.
 

  Ed's Outlook

  A tournament that boasts more than 110 years of tradition, the USBC Open Championships, will hold the 2015 event at the El Paso Convention Center in El Paso, Texas, from March 7 through July 11.
  This storied tournament attracts bowlers from across the country each year.
  Bowlers of all skill levels will have the chance to earn a share of more that $5 million in prize money.
  This tournament offers two divisions, Regular (181 + average) and Classified (180 average and below).
  The 2015 event will mark the tournament's first visit to El Paso and the first trip to Texas since 2006.
  The entry fee is $55 per event, per bowler. The total cost of $180 per bowlers allows them to compete in team, doubles, singles and all-events.

  Ed Townsend, a PR Consultant to the sport of bowling, writes and compiles the information for this column. If you have league scores, tournament information, score a 300 game or 800 series or even bowl your age, call Ed at 845-439-8177, 845-866-0333, email at edwardctownsend@hotmail.com or fax at 845-205-4474. View this column and all of Ed's pictures at http://bght.blogspot.com We are also on Facebook and Twitter.

 Bowling Tip
 By Mike Luongo

  Upper body position is the topic of this week's tip.
  Many bowlers worry too much about their steps and footwork, givving very little thought to their upper body position.
  In the past, most new bowlers were told that you must use a four-step approach and this advise is wrong.
  Bowlers come in a variety of different body types, different flexibility and different lenghts to their legs and arms.
  In looking at the legends of the game we find that no two bowlers have exactly the same style.
  The most important thing is to get the bowler's body in the correct position and here are the steps to follow:
  1. Get your head over the ball.
  2. The bowling shoulder should be tilted to the ball side.
  3. Using this method the feet will go where they must so that you do not fall down.
  Getting the body in the correct position will improve your game and will help the bowler feel much more comfortable.
  Mike Luongo is a Certified IBPSIA Pro Shop Operator, Master Instructor , USBC Silver Level Coach and an Advior Special Events assistant for 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

  Beth Schumacher 162, Deb Murphy 160, Dot McCormack 152, Tracy Puerschner 157, Diane Staves 158, 173, 154, Lois Erdman 168, Jodi Gulley 168, Janet Bertholf 168.

Callicoon Kristal Bowl

Mon. Hontonville Ladies

  Judy Mohn 165, 169, Barbara Pingel 150, Pat Peters 157, Jane Benson 178, Virginia Connel 153, 159, Maureen Schlott 161, Charlene Meola 152, Sue Naughton 180, Lillian Zieres 153, 180, 161, Chris Burr 163, Debbie Loughrey 155.

 Tues. Del. Valley Men's

  Bob Head 199, Russel Lyons 212, Rick Weigelt 192, Joey Gager 222, 182, 190, Dan Brown 228, Erik Burton 212, Bill Meyer 185, 184, Joe Meyer 192, 181, Kurt Buddenhagen 198, Troy Paruki 192, Mike Gieger 185, 199, Jim Kautz 190, Dave Graham 185, Chris Berner 184, Bob Cady 211, 203, 181, Dean Shattuck 193, 229, Ed Leroy 192, Brian Marino 192, Mark Schriber 191, Wally Warren 190.

 Wednesday Men's

   John Diehl 180, 253, 605, Jack Diehl 202, 181, 203, Alby Thony 188, Joel Turner 212, Brandon Swendson 200, 189, Steve Mutter 180, Bob Fix Jr. 180, 219, Craig Stewart 180, Brian Brustman 197, John Kline 187, Rich Thony 203, 190, Tim Sykes 191, 180, 201, Rick Franke 201, Robert Glassel 226, 212.

 Kiamesha Lanes

  Monday Men's

  Pedro Agapito III a 279, 681, Rudy Belanchia 245, 668, Lloyd Bridges 235, 649, Al Caycho 233, Vinnie Collura 232, 247, 687, Shane Conner 278, 673, Donnie Durland 246, 674, Walt Edwards 608, John Fischer 227, 275, 653, Kyle Giordino 236, 623, Dave Graham 246, 235, 705, Jason Jones Jr. 239, 658, Eddie Lake 279, 269, 743, Rick Lake 231, 651, Francisco Martinez 235, 604, Laresko Niifa 625, Jaryl Scott 226, 613, Frank Scuderi 235, 234, 651, Keith Smith 226, 226, 640, Kevin Stackhouse 243, 257, 699, Arthur Stevens 279, 632, Ronald Totten 239, 225, 678, Timothy Totten 616, Michael Travis 265, 601, Charles Tuttle 609, Jon Wilhelm 244, 238, 229, 711, Larry Whipple 607.

Tues. Mixed Firefighters

  Mary Lee Williams 200, 203, 561, Linda Schaefer 185, 506, Trasey Barres 223, Karen Martin 188, Pedro Agapito III a 266, 256, 278, for a nice 800 series, Shane Cunningham 253, 248, 674, Jaryl Scott 242, 245, 661, Neil Bell Jr. 258, 615, Bob Yakin Jr. 236, 611, Peter Scannell 608, Laresko Niifa 232, 604, Russ Keesler 229, Mike Gesner 225.

Thursday Ladies

  Sherry Laird 190, Connie McKenley 184, 183, Trasey Barres 214, Joan Lake 182, Marie Frunzi 181, Tabatha Smith 182, Karen Gabriel 195, Kelly Shattuck 195, T. Tuttle 185, Cara Nicholson 197, 194, , Valerie Fersch 189, Pat Shuart  183, Debbie Heins 196.

 Friday Mixed

  Mike Amore 225, 606, Trasey Barres 193, Sillporah Boldiis 186, Cathy Carpenter 203, 507, Christopher Castro 617, Doris Castro 204, 507, MaryAnn Drobysh-Berens 192, 189, 548, Glenn Fraser 619, Dave Graham 278, 705, Eddie Lake 236, 269, 706, Ryan Lepke 256, 237, 663, Loresko Niifa 235, Tom Palmer 269, 645, Dan Ricco 256, 639, Linda Schaefer 183, Christina Seidler 185, Kevin Stackhouse 254, 256, 729, Tammy Sze 222, 185, 192, 599, James VanAken 279, 673, Larry Whipple 248, 643.

Bowling Highlights Column

Lane Conditions Important For Tournaments

   Bowlers competing in United States Bowling Congress (USBC) championship tournaments want and deserve fair and consistent lane conditions.
  The first thing bowlers do when arriving at tournament events is to ask other bowlers what kind of a shot has been laid out and does the shot hold up throughout the entire three game match.
  The USBC has great help in this department with their partnership with Kagel who they have named the official lane maintenance provider for all USBC tournaments through December 2016.
  Working tournaments each year from youth to the professional level, Kagel has provided lane maintenance equipment and supplies as well as technical and on-site support for USBC events since January 2006.
  Kegal will continue to provide USBC with its latest products, including lane machines and cleaners. The 2015 USBC Open and Women's championships, the premier events for USBC adult members, again will feature the Kegel Flex Walker lane machine, the latest technology the company offers.
  Neil Stremmel, USBC Managing Director noted, "with help from Kagel and its great products, we can take pride in the fairness of the scoring environment at out events.
  Stremmel added, "because most of out events last for days or even months, consistency and integrity are very important and we feel with Kegel's support, both of these items are guaranteed and they've definitely helped make out tournaments top-notch events."
   Other USBC events featured in the agreement include Team USA Trials, Summer Team USA Trials, Masters, Senior Masters, Queens, Senior Queens, U.S. Open, U.S. Women's Open, Senior Men's U.S. Open, XBowling Intercollegiate Team and Singles Championships (plus four sectional qualifiers), Junior Gold Championships presented by Storm, Roto Grip and Master and the Survivor events, Bowling.com Youth Open, Senior Championships and Bowlers Journal Championships.
  USBC will have the final say on all USBC tournament lane conditions, while Kegel will be trusted to provide regular equipment maintenance and technical support.
  Kegel was founded in 1981 with the primary goal of helping bowling centers operate with fewer problems.

Ed's Outlook

  A tournament that boasts more than 110 years of tradition, the USBC Open Championships, will hold the 2015 event at the El Paso Convention Center in El Paso, Texas, from March 7 through July 11.
  This storied tournament attracts bowlers from across the country each year.
  Bowlers of all skill levels will have the chance to earn a share of more that $5 million in prize money.
  This tournament offers two divisions, Regular (181 + average) and Classified (180 average and below).
  The 2015 event will mark the tournament's first visit to El Paso and the first trip to Texas since 2006.
  The entry fee is $55 per event, per bowler. The total cost of $180 per bowlers allows them to compete in team, doubles, singles and all-events.

  Ed Townsend, a PR Consultant to the sport of bowling, writes and compiles the information for this column. If you have league scores, tournament information, score a 300 game or 800 series or even bowl your age, call Ed at 845-439-8177, 845-866-0333, email at edwardctownsend@hotmail.com or fax at 845-205-4474. View this column and all of Ed's pictures at http://bght.blogspot.com We are also on Facebook and Twitter.

Bowling Tip
By Mike Luongo

  Upper body position is the topic of this week's tip.
  Many bowlers worry too much about their steps and footwork, givving very little thought to their upper body position.
  In the past, most new bowlers were told that you must use a four-step approach and this advise is wrong.
  Bowlers come in a variety of different body types, different flexibility and different lenghts to their legs and arms.
  In looking at the legends of the game we find that no two bowlers have exactly the same style.
  The most important thing is to get the bowler's body in the correct position and here are the steps to follow:
  1. Get your head over the ball.
  2. The bowling shoulder should be tilted to the ball side.
  3. Using this method the feet will go where they must so that you do not fall down.
  Getting the body in the correct position will improve your game and will help the bowler feel much more comfortable.
  Mike Luongo is a Certified IBPSIA Pro Shop Operator, Master Instructor , USBC Silver Level Coach and an Advior Special Events assistant for 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

  Janet Bertholf 154, Diane Staves 168, 190, Barbara Cady 164.

  Kiamesha Lanes

Monday Men's

  Michael Amore 256,   Pedro Agapito III a 259, 230, 693, Kenny  Atkins 604, Rudy Belanchia 239, Tom Belgiovene 228, Vinnie Collura 280, 245, 729, Shane Conner 608, Donnie Durland 278, 232, 256, 766, Jody Farquhar 225, John Fischer 248, 635, Dave Graham 232, 243, 677, Eddie Lake 248, 258, 278, 784, Rick Lake 279, 246, 731, Tim Minton 600, Laresko Niifa 256, 645, Dan Ricco 610, Jaryl Scott 253, 276, 233, 762, Arthur Stevens 235, 235. 654, Ronald Totten 245, 650, Charlie Tuttle 245, 626, James VanAken 255, 246, 714, Michael Weiner 611, Jon Wilhelm 259, 685, Larry Whipple 226, 234, 675.

Tues. Mixed Firefighters

  Joan Lake 189, 190, 221, 600, Debra Blackford 205, 551, Mary Lee Williams 189, 185, 537, Wendy Swan 215, 182, 525, Linda Schaefer 185, 514, Andrea Grossman 192, 514, Christie Graham 182, Shane Cunningham 245, 251, 278, 774, Pedro Agapito III a 225, 276, 703, Larry Whipple 265, 246, 691, Jaryl Scott 226, 245, 674, Edward Walsh 233, 235, 669, Kevin Stackhouse 227, 234, 652, John Hoffmann 605, Stan Gilmore 227.

 Wednesday Men's

Josh Strang 225, James Piontek 232, 609, Tom Palmer 244, 626, Pedro Agapito III a 246, 673, Richie Feeney 610, Ryan Feeney 234, 604, Robert Feeney Sr. 258, 685, Steve Cottam 604, John Fischer 233, 640, Jon Wilhelm 225, 246, 233, 704, Vinnie Collura 247, 661, Dave Graham 625, James Walsh 254, 650, Carlos Torres 237, 235, 692, John Hoffmann 236, 616, Kevin Stackhouse 662, Keith Smith 248, 235, 655, Merrill Conner 244, 681, George Baggatta 246, Larry Whipple 246, 234, 672, Tim Minton 242, 267, 733, Paul Durland 244, 614, Donnie Durland 269, 299, 737, Philip Bruno 246, 641, Chris Parken 235, 233, 648, Charlie Tuttle 265, 691, Kyle Matthews 622, Russell Bivins 235, 247, 676, Serafin Rodriguez Jr. 248, 618, Serafin Rodriguez III a 245, 654.

Thursday Ladies

  Mary Chicko 180, Kelly Shattuck 201, T. Tuttle 180, Cara Nicholson  192, Sonya Robinson 186, Audrey Woolard 200, Lisa Cartwright 191, Pat Gibson 195, Debbie Polin 199, 180, 214, 593, Tabatha Smith 192, Shirley Bowens 191, Barbara Merton 212.

Friday Mixed

  George Baggata 237, Trasey Barres 181, Paul Berens 239, 226, 233, 698, Vera Bernhardt 194, MaryAnn Drobysh Berens 213, 194, 582, Dave Graham 243, 638, Nancy Greene 182, Eddie Lake 256, 267, 237, 760, Ryan Lepke 235, 278, 693, Loresko Niifa 234, Tom Palmer 256, 663, Dan Ricco 228, Kevin Stackhouse 242, 620, Tammy Sze 223, 530, James VanAken 288, 679, Loretta VanAken 181, Larry Whipple 232, 612, Patricia Whipple 189.

Callicoon Kristal Bowl

 Mon. Hortonville Ladies

  Jane Benton 154, Pat Peters 157, 177, Rebecca Rhodes 171, 170, DeeDee Schrader 151, Heidi Schick 158, Kim Doty 171, Mardette Wilcox 158, 157, 173, Marty Bogdanowitz 153, Joann Bowers 151, Charlene Meola 185, Sue Naughton 180, Kelly Gombita 151, Lillian Zieres 179, 177, 178, 534, Eleanor Glassel  169, 153, Debbie Loughrey 168, 161.

Tues. Del. Valley Men's

  Kory Keesler 299, 188, 239, 726, Dean Shattuck 213, 257, 206, 676, Russel Lyons 188, Joey Gager 200, 201, 189, Buddy Romney 180, 200, Eric Kubenick 197, Mary Yewchuck 184, 200, Jeff Neidert 207, Jonathan Heinle 183, Joe Meyer 182, Kurt Buddenhagen 187, Troy Paruki 184, Jim Kautz 207, Mike Gieger 256, 191, 604, Dave Graham 215, Bob Cady 190, 219, Alan Rudledge 184, Mark Schriber 186.

Wednesday Men's

  Robert Glassel 225, 259, 188, 672, Joel Turner 217, 216, 612, John Diehl 190, 205, Hopper Hubert 184, Jack Diehl 190, 182, 199, Mark Yewchuck 201, Ben Highhouse 187, Brandon Swendson 205, Randy Fischer 181, 201, 216, Steve Mutter 215, 199, John Obremski 209, 221, Robert Widmann 181, Matt Russo 186, Rich Thony 195, Tim Sykes 199, John Glassel 180.

 

Bowling Highlights Column

PBA Has New Home

  The Professional Bowlers Association (PBA) World Series of Bowling (WSOB) has a new home and the $35 million facility will make its public debut with the ESPN television finals of seven GEICO PBA WSOB events beginning December 14.
 This past weekend South Point Hotel, Casino and Spa in Las Vegas unveiled is new 60-lane, state of the art Bowling Plaza which was built specifically to host major national and international tournaments.
  Bowling fans attended the inaugural PBA WSOB VI finals last Saturday and Sunday with four PBA finals contested Saturday and two on Sunday.
  The delayed ESPN telecast to be seen starting December 14 were taped this past weekend.
  South Point Hotel, Casino and Spa General Manager Ryan Growney noted that the Bowling Plaza "offers a customized facility that was strictly designed with the needs of a tournament bowler in mind," and from a bowlers perspective, the Plaza features a wide open design with ample room for players to make full use of the approaches, lots of room for seating, open space to move from lane to lane, a huge "squad room" and room for more than 700 lockers to store equipment overnight.
  The new Plaza also features massive Daktronic screens that will display scores that can easily be read from one end of the lanes to the other. Custom seating makes the Plaza a outstanding venue for spectators.
  The Plaza itself is a 90,000 square-foot facility which features 60 lanes in two parallel 30-lane rows and seating for 360 people.
  A 12-year,30-event contract with the United States Bowling Congress was the commitment South Point needed to make this bowling facility a reality.
  PBA Commissioner Tom Clark pointed out that the new bowling plaza "will be the start of a great relationship between the PBA and the Plaza for many years to come."

                                                                               Ed's Outlook

  Great news for women bowlers.....after an 11-year absence, the Professional Women's Bowling  Tour will return to action in 2015.
  This is great news for the growth of the sport of bowling.
  The tour will run from July 10 through September 7 and is sponsored by the Bowling Proprietors Association and the United States Bowling Congress (USBC).
  The two sponsoring organizations  guaranteed funding for a three-year period with $60,000 for each event and a guaranteed $10,000 for the first place winner.
  There will be no network or cable TV for the first year but each event will be available live streamed on  the USBC TV outlet at BOWLTV.
   Three people associated with the Professional Bowlers Association (PBA) have been elected to the Professional Bowlers Association Hall of Fame.
  They include Bob Glass, Barb Wilt and Chris Peters.
  Barb Wilt is the longest-tenured employee in PBA history, Bob Glass was a dominant player during a 10-year career on the PBA50 Tour and Chris Peters is a former Microsoft executive who played a key role as a new owner in reviving the Professional Bowlers Association.
  Induction ceremonies for the three will be held February 10 in conjunction with the 50th anniversary Barbasol PBA Tournament of Champions.
 
Ed Townsend, a PR consultant to the sport of bowling, writes and compiles the information for this column . If you have league scores, tournament information, score a 300 game or 8-00 series, or even bowl you age, call Ed at 845-439-8177, 845-866-0333, email at edwardctownsend@hotmail.com or fax at 845-205-4474. View this column at http://bght.blogspot.com We are also on Facebook and Twitter.
Bowling Tip

By Mike Luongo

 The tip this week will help you stay in balance which is important because you need to remain balanced in order to make quality shots and repeat them.
  One of the enigmas about the way bowling has often been taught is that bowlers are instructed to push the ball away from the body when starting the approach.
  The interesting thing about this is that most of the best bowlers of all time (this era and old timers) never pushed the ball away from their body.
 Instead, they slide the elbow forward never pushing it past the front of the body.
  It's a wonder why bowlers have been taught this incorrect way so frequently when the best in the sport do it another way.
  What you want to do is execute the sliding hinge.
  To create the sliding hinge you must never push the ball far enough away from the body that the elbow is extended in front of the body, rather, slide the ball down, walk past the ball and you will be in perfect time.
  The problem with pushing the ball and elbow away from the body is that the weight of the ball too far from the body will cause the gravity to pull you forward causing you to have early timing and early timing causes you to lose revolutions and put you in a position where you cannot repeat shots.
  Mike Luongo is technically certified through IBPSIA as a Pro Shop Operator, Master Instructor, USBC Silver Level Coach and an Advisor-Special Events assistant with the Storm and Roto Grip Bowling Ball Company. If you have a question or subject you would like covered, he can be reached at 435-720-7939 or via email at mikel@stormbowling.com

Local Scores
(compiled by Ed Townsend)

Kiamesha  Lanes

Monday Men's

  Kenny Atkins 604, Michael Amore 256, Pedro Agapito 259, 230, 693, Rudy Belanchia 239, Tom Belgiovene 228, Vinnie Collura 280, 245, 729, Shane Conner 608, Donnie Durland 278, 232, 256, 766, Jody Farquhar 225, John Fischer 248, 635, Dave Graham 232, 243, 677, Eddie Lake 248, 258, 278, 784, Rick Lake 279, 246, 731, Tim Minton 600, Laresko Niifa 256, 645, Dan Ricco 610, Jaryl Scott 253, 276, 233, 762, Arthur Stevens 235, 235, 654, Ronald Totten 245, 650, Charlie Tuttle 245, 626, James VanAken 255, 246, 714, Mike Weiner 611, Jon Wilhelm 259, 685, Larry Whipple 226, 234, 675.

Tues. Mixed Firefighters

  Andrea Grossman 203, 186, 566, Trasey Barres 233, 564, Kat Cronk 197, 506, Mary Lee Williams 193, 505,  Wendy Swan 181, Russ Keesler 245, 236, 668, Pedro Agapito III a 234, 236, 654, Stan Gilmore 633, Eddie Walsh 227, 621, John Hoffmann 241, Rob Keesler 230.

 Wednesday Men's

  Tom Belgiovene 243, 237, 693, Steve Belgiovene 246, 651, John Fischer 237, 628, Jon Wilhelm 633, Larry Whipple 227, 647, Jason Jones Jr. 229, 601,  John Hoffmann 239, 632, Kevin Stackhouse 237, 654, Keith Smith 246, 650, Tom Palmer 247, 227, 663, Pedro Agapito III a 266, 228, 707, Ryan Feeney 618, Robert Feeney Sr. 248, 628, Jo Jo VanKeuren 258, 673, Edwin Rodriguez 245, 648, Frank DiCostanzo 234, Paul Durland 618, Donnie Durland 230, 236, 673, Russell Bivins 241, 224, 627, Chris Parken 245, 621, Charlie Tuttle 617, Kyle Matthews 252, 652, Rich Bradford 237, 259, 256, 762, Dave Garlinghouse 236, 645, Merrill Conner 268, 256, 748.

Thursday Ladies

  Mary Jane Conklin 184, Joan Lake 180, Dottie Collins 192, Connie McKenley 183, Karen Gabriel 188, Debbie Polin 192, 190, Valerie Fersch 183, Pat Shuart 205, Bonnie Geraine 185, Audrey Woolard 183, Cindy Short 191, 181. 

 Friday Mixed 

 

 George Baggatta 237, Trasey Barres 181, Paul Berens 239, 226, 233, 698, Vera Bernhardt 194, MaryAnn Drobysh-Berens 213, 194, 582, Dave Graham 243, 638, Nancy Greene 182, Eddie Lake 256, 267, 237, 760, Ryan Lepke 235, 278, 693, Loresko Niifa 234, Tom Palmer 256, 663, Dan Ricco 228, Kevin Stackhouse 242, 620, Tammy Sze 223, 530, James VanAken 288, 679, Loretta VanAken 181, Larry Whipple 232, 612 Patricia Whipple 189.




Callicoon Kristal Bowl


Mon. Hortonville Ladies


  Mardette Wilcox 245, 512, Judy Mohn 181, 158, 159, Pat Peters 164, Jane Benson 168, 152, Charlene Meola 180, Sue Naughton 150, Kelly Gombita 155, 193, Lillian Zieres 168, 150, 205, 523.


Tues. Del. Valley Men's


  Joey Gager 257, 194, 237, 688, David Graham 233, 222, 630, Wally Warren 199, Albert Tyles 191, Kory Keesler 181, 192, Mark Schriber 181, Brian Marino 182, Dean Shattuck 187, Bob Cady 187, Jim Kautz 192, Mike Gieger 197, 184, 191, Mike Sorge 199, Kurt Buddenhagen 191, 192, Chris Marston 232, Jamie Grier 185, Gary Maas 187, Jonathan Heinle 204, Jeff Neidert 191, Johnny Nober 222, Mark Yewchuck 215, 204, 180, Matt Hubert 214, Gregg Burton 209, Russel Lyons 193, Rick Weigelt 210, 182.

Wednesday Men's

  John Diehl 181, 257, 237, 675, Jack Diehl 189, Alby Thony 191, 199, Mark Yewchuck 207, Mike Aumick 189, 212, Bob Fix Jr. 208, 233, 604, Joel Turner 211, 203, Bryan Swendson 200, Brandon Swendson 197, Craig Stewart 203, Brian Brustman 187, 204, John Kline 216, 197, 183, Rich Thony 200, 211, Tim Sykes 203, 199, Tom Gain 200, 214, John Glassel 228, Robert Glassel 215, 194.