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Here & There Column 1-31-12

2012-01-31T12:40:00.000-08:00

West Point On The March

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

IDENTIFICATON OF ABOVE PHOTO

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

2012-01-29T09:55:00.000-08:00

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

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

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

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

2012-01-28T11:27:00.000-08:00

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

Bowling Highlights Column 1-27-11

2012-01-28T10:31:00.000-08:00

Lanes Resurfaced At Callicoon Kristal Bowl

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

The Bowling Tip
By Mike Luongo

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

LOCAL SCORES

BEECHWOOD LANES
Provided By Lori Kimmes

MONDAY LADIES LEAGUE

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

CALLICOON KRISTAL BOWL
Provided By Kristal Whitmore

MONDAY HORTONVILLE
LADIES LEAGUE

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

TUESDAY DELAWARE
VALLEY MEN'S LEAGUE

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

FOX BOWLING CENTER
Provided By Bill Gleim

TUESDAY LADIES
EARLY BIRDS LEAGUE

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

WEDNESDAY MEN'S
INDEPENDENT LEAGUE

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

THURSDAY MEN'S
DEPOSIT NATIONAL LEAGUE

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

FRIDAY COUPLES LEAGUE

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

SATURDAY YOUTH LEAGUES

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

SUNDAY MIXED FUN LEAGUE

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

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

MONDAY MEN'S LEAGUE

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

TUESDAY MIXED
FIREFIGHTERS LEAGUE

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

WEDNESDAY MEN'S LEAGUE

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

THURSDAY LADIES LEAGUE

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

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

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

IDENTIFICATION OF ABOVE PHOTOS

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

Here & There Column 1-24-11

2012-01-23T10:56:00.000-08:00

Let Them Play Together

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

Bowling Highlights Column 1-20-12

2012-01-23T10:51:00.000-08:00

Bowling Legend Don Carter Dies

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

The Bowling Tip
By Mike Luongo

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

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

LOCAL BOWLING SCORES

2012-01-23T10:29:00.000-08:00

LOCAL BOWLING SCORES
BY ED TOWNSEND

BEECHWOOD LANES
Provided by Lori Kimmes

MONDAY LADIES LEAGUE

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

CALLICOON KRISTAL BOWL
Provided By Kristal Whitmore

MONDAY HORTONVILLE LADIES LEAGUE

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

TUESDAY DELAWARE VALLEY MEN’S LEAGUE

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

FOX BOWLING CENTER

Provided By Bill Gleim

TUESDAY LADIES EARLY BIRDS LEAGUE

Linda Ferris 181, Becky Williams 191, 519.

WEDNESDAY MEN’S INDEPENDENT LEAGUE

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

THURSDAY MEN’S DEPOSIT NATIONAL LEAGUE

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

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

KIAMESHA LANES

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

MONDAY MEN’S LEAGUE

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

TUESDAY MIXED FIREFIGHTERS LEAGUE

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

WEDNESDAY MEN’S LEAGUE

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

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

FRIDAY MIXED LEAGUE

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

LIBERTY LANES
Provided By Bob Fix Jr.

MONDAY MEN’S LEAGUE

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

WEDNESDAY MEN’S LEAGUE

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

THURSDAY LADIES LEAGUE

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

FRIDAY MIXED LEAGUE

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

SATURDAY MIXED LEAGUE

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

SUNDAY MIXED LEAGUE

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

LIBERTY ELKS BUMBER LEAGUE

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

LIBERTY ELKS BANTAM LEAGUE

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

LIBERTY ELKS TEENAGE LEAGUE

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

Here & There Column 1-17-12

2012-01-16T16:14:00.001-08:00

Will Mild Weather Continue?

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

BOWLING HIGHLIGHTS COLUMN 1-13-12

2012-01-14T09:55:00.000-08:00

Tom Clark Is New PBA Commissioner

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

Bowlers: This weeks tip will help you execute and r repeat good shots by having your body set properly so that you can use the laws of physics to roll the ball and eliminate tension in your swing.
As I've mentioned in previous columns, too much upper body and head movement make i very difficult to repeat shots.
The purpose of the stance is to place the body in an athletic position, eliminate all unnecessary movements during the approach and reduce tension.
Resting forearms against the body, in the stance, will help reduce tension in the upper body.
How do we do this?
Here are the four steps in the proper order for setting posture.
1. Set the feet (toward your break-point).
2. Set your head (tilted over the ball).
3. Set your posterior (this is your balance point as you are swinging a heavy object).
4. Set the ball position close as noted above.
You are now in position to start a smooth approach. Maintain your body position and let the ball swing under your shoulder. You will find this easy to repeat shot after shot.
An important thing to note here is if your ball does not fit, it will be difficult to eliminate tension from your swing.
Mike Luongo is a certified IBPSIA Pro Shop Operator, Master Instructor, USBC Silver Level Coach and an Advisor-Special Events assistant with the Storm and Roto Grip Bowling Ball Company. Have a question, call him at 435-720-7939 or email at mikel@stormbowling.com

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

LOCAL BOWLING SCORES

2012-01-14T09:46:00.000-08:00

LOCAL BOWLING SCORES
BY ED TOWNSEND

BEECHWOOD LANES
Provided By Lori Kimmes

MONDAY LADIES LEAGUE

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

CALLICOON KRISTAL BOWL

Provided By Kristal Whitmore

MONDAY HORTONVILLE LADIES LEAGUE

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

TUESDAY DELAWARE VALLEY MEN’S LEAGUE

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

FOX BOWLING CENTER
Provided By Bill Gleim

TUESDAY LADIES EARLY BIRDS LEAGUE

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

WEDNESDAY MEN’S INDEPENDENT LEAGUE

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

THURSDAY MEN’S DEPOSIT NATIONAL LEAGUE

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

FRIDAY COUPLES LEAGUE

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

KIAMESHA LANES

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

MONDAY MEN’S LEAGUE

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

TUESDAY MIXED FIREMEN’S LEAGUE

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

WEDNESDAY MEN’S LEAGUE

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

THURSDAY LADIES LEAGUE

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

FRIDAY MIXED LEAGUE

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

LIBERTY LANES
Provided By Bob Fix Jr.

MONDAY MEN’S LEAGUE

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

WEDNESDAY MEN’S LEAGUE

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

THURSDAY LADIES LEAGUE

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

FRIDAY MIXED LEAGUE

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

SATURDAY MIXED LEAGUE

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

LIBERTY ELKS BUMPER LEAGUE

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

LIBERTY ELKS BANTAM LEAGUE

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

LIBERTY ELKS TEENAGE LEAGUE

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

SUNDAY MIXED LEAGUE

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

Here & There Column 1-10-12

2012-01-12T09:51:00.000-08:00

Pavlet At Golf Show Jan. 20-22

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

BOWLING HIGHLIGHTS COLUMN 1-6-12

2012-01-08T09:28:00.000-08:00

Elks Tourney And Tournament Season

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

The Bowling Tip
By Mike Luongo

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

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

LOCAL BOWLING SCORES

2012-01-08T09:19:00.000-08:00

LOCAL BOWLING SCORES
BY ED TOWNSEND

BEECHWOOD LANES
Provided by Lori Kimmes

MONDAY LADIES LEAGUE

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

CALLICOON KRISTAL BOWL
Provided by Kristal Whitmore

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

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

MONDAY HORTONVILLE
LADIES LEAGUE

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

TUESDAY DELAWARE VALLEY MEN’S LEAGUE

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

FOX BOWLING CENTER
Provided by Bill Gleim

WEDNESDAY MEN’S INDEPENDENT LEAGUE

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

THURSDAY MEN’S DEPOSIT NATIONAL LEAGUE

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

FRIDAY COUPLES LEAGUE

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

SATURDAY YOUTH LEAGUES

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

SUNDAY MIXED FUN LEAGUE

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

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

MONDAY MEN’S LEAGUE

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

TUESDAY MIXED FIREFIGHTERS LEAGUE

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

WEDNESDAY MEN’S LEAGUE

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

THURSDAY LADIES LEAGUE

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

FRIDAY MIXED LEAGUE

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

LIBERTY LANES
Provided by Bob Fix Jr.

MONDAY MEN’S LEAGUE

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

WEDNESDAY MEN’S LEAGUE

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

THURSDAY LADIES LEAGUE

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

FRIDAY MIXED LEAGUE

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

Here & There Column 1-3-12

2012-01-03T16:07:00.000-08:00

New Stadium For SWB Yankees

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

PHOTO IDENTIFICATION FOR ABOVE PHOTO

Sullivan County SWB Yankee fans Rodney and Katie Jester of Neversink at PNC Field in late August of last year.
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Bowling Highlights Column 12-30-11

2011-12-31T07:34:00.000-08:00

PBA Xtra Frame Tour Only Events

Professional Bowling Association (PBA) Tour fans hopefully have computers because several upcoming tournaments will only be available on pba.com's Xtra Frame.
Ricart Ford in Columbus, Ohio, will be the title sponsor of the Professional Bowlers Association’s Ricart Ford Open presented by Columbia 300, Feb. 17-19 at Sequoia Lanes in Columbus. The tournament will be the third of four PBA Tour Xtra Frame tournaments on the 2011-12 PBA Tour schedule.
The tournament will be webcast live, exclusively on pba.com’s Xtra Frame
online bowling channel, from start to finish.
Great commentary is provided by "The Bowling Doctor" Jeff Mark.
The newly-created Xtra Frame Tour will also include the Cheetah Openpresented by Ebonite, Jan. 21-22, in Fountain Valley, Calif.; the DetroitOpen presented by Track, March 11-12, in Allen Park, Mich., and the DickWeber PBA Playoffs presented by Hammer, March 31-April 1, in Indianapolis.PBA Tour titles and berths in the Round of 36 for the 2012 PBA Tournamentof Champions will be awarded in all four events.
The PBA Ricart Ford Open will also offer a $10,000 first prize. Thetournament is open to all comers with a $350 entry fee for PBA members anda $400 fee for non-members. It will pay a prize fund of $66,000 based on afield of 130, with one in three players cashing.
Thanks to the extensive live online coverage of Xtra Frame Tour events,PBA fans will be able to witness the pressures and drama of a complete PBATour event from qualifying through match play, concluding with thestepladder finals.
Xtra Frame also will provide live coverage of the preliminary rounds ofthe Tour’s three major championships: the USBC Masters, Jan. 23-29, in LasVegas; the U.S. Open, Feb. 20-26 in North Brunswick, N.J., and the PBATournament of Champions, April 8-15, in Las Vegas.
Xtra Frame is available for a $7.99 monthly or 12-month subscription rateof $64.99 which includes year-round coverage of PBA activities, includingPBA Tour, Senior Tour and selected PBA Regional events. The full-yearpackage provides subscribers with hundreds of player and industry leaderinterviews, new product introductions, coaching tips and human interestfeatures, and access to Xtra Frame’s huge archive of past PBA events plusmuch more.
To sign up for Xtra Frame, visit pba.com and click on the Xtra Frame logo.

Happy New Year

We wish everyone a Happy, Healthy and Prosperous New Year.

The Bowling Tip
By Mike Luongo

Bowlers: This week's tip will help you understand correct shoulder alignment when throwing your strike ball and in making spares.
When throwing a bowling ball, the shoulders should not necessarily be straight (perpendicular) in relation to the lane.
Instead, they should be aligned straight to the target mark you are trying to hit. This is called pro setting the angle of the shoulders.
There are three rules regarding shoulder alignment:
1. When playing straight down the boards, your shoulders should be straight in relation to the lane.
2. When making shots to the right of the head pin, open your shoulders in relation to the lane.
3. When making shots to the left of the head pin, close your shoulders in relation to the lane.
Doing this is easy if you imagine that there is a three-foot arrow poised on the right shoulder (or left shoulder if you are left handed).
Simply point the arrow at the target and the angle will automatically be correct.
Note: Your arm swing should never change, instead, adjust the angle of the shoulders so that your arm swing is in line with the target.
Mike Luongo is a certified IBPSIA Pro Shop Operator, Master Instructor, USBC Silver Level Coach and an Advisor-Special Events assistant with the Storm and Roto Grip Bowling Ball Company. Have a question, call him at 435-720-7939 or email at mikel@stormbowling.com

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

IDENTIFICATION OF ABOVE PHOTO

Professional Bowlers Association Xtra Frame commentator "The Bowling Doctor" Jeff Mark works the TV program keyboard. His knowledge of the game and equipment is outstanding.

LOCAL BOWLING SCORES

2011-12-31T07:25:00.000-08:00

LOCAL BOWLING SCORES
BY ED TOWNSEND

BEECHWOOD LANES
Provided by Lori Kimmes

MONDAY LADIES LEAGUE

Beth Schumacher 177, 168, Tracey Puerschner 163, Diane Conroy 168, Lois Erdman 178, Julie Yewchuck 172, Jody Gulley 164.

CALLICOON KRISTAL BOWL
Provided By Kristal Whitmore

MONDAY HORTONVILLELADIES LEAGUE

Kelly Gombita 212, 507, Lillian Zieres 162, 179, 194, 535, Pat Peters 160, 169, 175, 504.

TUESDAY DELAWARE VALLEYMEN’S LEAGUE

Jeremy Gulley 208, 224, Joe Gager 236, Jon Wayne 223, 192, Bruce Rutledge 207, 199, Brian Marino 181, 188, 186, Mark Scriber 212, Brian Starr 275, 607, Jeff Nober 246, 193, 180, 619, Mike Cole 196, 202, 193, Gary Maas 235, 201, Eugene Fulton 181, Mike Gieger 181, Wally Warren 191, Tom Biseg 202, 249, Jackie Brockner 183, 183, Steve Lagoda 226, Damien VanLeuven 219, 191.

FOX BOWLING CENTER
Provided By Bill Gleim

TUESDAY LADIES EARLY BIRDS LEAGUE

Linda Ferris 189, Brianna Walker 180, 209, 551.

WEDNESDAY MEN’S INDEPENDENT LEAGUE

Tom Anderson 231, 663, Mike Bowker 244, 240, 670, Al Bullis Sr. 236, Andrew Bullis 246, 255, 674, Dale Conklin 230, Cody Conway 227, 606, Frank Couse Sr. 236, 632, Frank Couse Jr. 244, 602, Jim Dibble 233, 269, 239, 741, Brian Drumm 266, 646, Craig Gehrig 246, Dylan Green 244, 657, John Gurnick 230, Jack Hazen 226, Paul Ignatovich 226, 247, 670, Steve Jacobi 234, 245, 681, Rob Johnson 234, 633, B.J. Johnson 237, 653, Jerry Kulakosky 254, 664, Dick Layton 231, Donnie Marino 258, 249, 720, Ed Milk Jr. 604, Neil Mosher 235, 647, Mitch Persbacker 234, 236, 693, Sam Rowe 657, Zuke Wormuth 236, 650, Jay Wormuth 642, Tony Wright 257, 676.

THURSDAY MEN’S DEPOSIT NATIONAL LEAGUE

Al Bullis Jr. 225, 600, Al Bullis Sr. 225, 610, Andy Bullis 237, 653, Dale Conklin 235, Ray Cornwell 253, 686, Frank Couse Sr. 256, 681, Jeff Curtis 233, Carl Davis 234, 629, Jim Dibble 244, 225, 278, 747, Greg Keesler 235, 229, 621, Dan Koch 245, Rich Lenio 232, 233, 631, Rick Mills 231, 611, Dan Wormuth 256, 246, 693.

FRIDAY COUPLES LEAGUE

Howie Couse Jr. 612, Frank Couse Sr. 236, 617, Anne Couse 181, 506, Gino Jones 237, Hope Jones 195, 206, 189, 590, Dan Koch 288, 670, Julie Martin 192, Dana McGraw 188, 191, 216, 595, Mark McGraw 232, 633, Sheri Oralls 201, 505, Tim Smith 245, Vicki Tiffany 184, Dan Wormuth 248, 238, 690, Jeremy Wormuth 227, 619, Michelle Wormuth 182, 520.

SATURDAY YOUTH LEAGUES

In the Junior League Girls, Trisha McElroy 158, 141, Cassandra Schoonmaker 141, Sara Hanstine 132; Boys, Leal Gotthardt 146. Bantam Boys, Jacob Berry 100, Bantam Girls, Brenna Gleim 107, Emily Brown 100.

SUNDAY MIXED FUN LEAGUE

D.J. Capel (boys bantam, 102, Kristyanna Capel (youth girls) 158, 129, 123, 410, Don Marino 280, 685, Jean Mills 186, Savanna Mills (youth girls) 159, 164, 136, 459, Shelly Mills 511, Alea Tiffany (youth girls) 128, Parker Tiffany (bantam boys) 134, 102, 115, Shirley Townsend 192.

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

MONDAY MEN’S LEAGUE

John Hoffmann 247, 638, Jim VanAken 615, Josh Strang 245, 672, Tom Belgiovene 257, 620, Matt Fallon 236, 664, Kevin Stackhouse 237, 227, 649, Ronnie Totten 228, 234, 674, Laresko Niifa 232, 604, Eddie Lake 269, 238, 696, Jaryl Scott 258, 690, Vinnie Collura 234, 230, 657, Al Caycho 236, 639, Jack Moylan 621, Pedro Agapito 237, 278, 279, 794, Dave Graham 226, 244, 664, Nate Sanders 243, 232, 668, George “Spoon” Battle 243, 608, Erik Miller 235, 247, 698, Keith Smith 234, 648, Ryan Lepke 237, 273, 727, Gregory Fallon 615, Frank Eichenlaub III a 254, 255, 724, James Durland 247, 234, 661, Wayne Atkins 249, 266, 725, Kenny Atkins 612, Anthony Atkins 625.

TUESDAY MIXED FIREFIGHTERS LEAGUE

Mary Lee Williams 206, 242, 206, 654, Joan Lake 203, 201, 558, Andrea Grossman 185, 200, 545, Suzette Bertholf 188, 516, Joan Redington 182, 509, Trasey Barres 193, Vera Bernhardt 185, Barbara Rustic 181, Eddie Lake 246, 268, 280, 794, Pedro Agapito 246, 666, Eddie Walsh 235, 657, Ryan Lepke 239, 652, Neil Bell Jr. 225. 226. 650, Ed Guthrie 241, 635, Mitch Juron 256, 627, Russ Keesler 226, 624, Dave Dibble Jr. 601, Cecil Walters 242, Stan Gilmore 226.

WEDNESDAY MEN’S LEAGUE

John Hoffmann 226, 264, 695, James VanAken 234, 652, Steve Belgiovene 246, 624, Rodney DeGrote 235, 637, Eddie Lake 604, Jason Rogers 614, Ronnie Totten 234, 623, Rick Lara 233, 237, 658, Gregory Fallon 254, 671, Matt Fallon 238, 226, 659, Jon Wilhelm 237, 236, 660, Donald Durland 265, 263, 739, Timmy Minton 270, 656, Larry Whipple 226, Anthony Atkins 236, 638, Wayne Atkins 242, 621, Ed Porter 242, Frank Gerow Jr. 635, John Cascone 237, Al Frangipone 232, 626, John Cascone 237, Pedro Agapito 247, 225, 654, James Durland 233, 647, Shane Cunningham 226, 247, 657, George “Spoon” Battle 237, 602, Tim McIntyre 244, 614, Josh Strang 225, 251, 691, Jaryl Scott 288, 695.

FRIDAY MIXED LEAGUE

Tom Palmer 279, 706, David Graham 623, Robert Linzer 267, 653, Eddie Lake 615, James Piontek 235, Ryan Lepke 243, 245, 673, John Hoffmann 279, 673, Dan Ricco 276, 659, John Wilhelm 225, 603, Kevin Stackhouse 604, Glenn Fraser 225, Laura Palmer 181, 501, Linda Carrier 184, 512, Joan Lake 184, 519, Amanda Scuderi 183, 199, 547, Trasey Barres 199, 190, 188, 577, April Aldrich 180, Linda Schaefer 181, 197, 553, Mary Ann Drobysh-Berens 182, Cathy Carpenter 245, 597, Antionette Rau 208, 552, Laurie Miano 186, Julie Chen 191.

LIBERTY LANES
Provided By Bob Fix Jr.

MONDAY MEN’S LEAGUE

Ralph Coney 289, 190, 256, 735; Chas Tuttle 231, 196, 246, 673; Ed Blume 232, 255, 658; Thomas Fix 206, 194, 255, 655; Rudy Belanchia 205, 217, 204, 626, Carmine Santillo 223, 214, 618, Mitch Mattison 234, Chris Stevens 231, Dean Shattuck 213, Carlos Torres 213, Robert Cady 204, Ray Stanishia 204, Jason Jones Sr. 203, Kyle Stevens 203, 195, Todd Houghtaling 198, 201, Tom Stephenson 195, Pete Meachum 194, Ricky Nichols 192, Carl Houghtaling 190.

WEDNESDAY MEN’S LEAGUE

Kyle Stevens 279, 247, 232, 758, Gene Smith 265, 228, 205, 698, Keith Smith 276, 199, 644, Paul Minton 191, 256, 626, Rob Tuttle 232, 211, 614, Thomas Fix 224, 203, 611, Dwayne Cabrera 212, 215, 606, Stew Stevens 224, 597, Ed Blume 232, 192, 586, Anthony Atkins 190, 234, 583, Dave Sawall 233, 574, Chuck McAllister 217, 191, 573, Jim Fiore 221, 192, 571, Ray Stanishia 214, Ryan Lepke 208, Chris Stevens 208, Bobby Cooper 206, Bill Mitchell 204, Chris Stewart 202, David Graham 201, Jerry Scandore 198, Mike Aumick 196, Deming Roosa 195, Herbie Sklar 192, Larry Hicks 191, Mark Carman 190, Glenn Norris 190.

THURSDAY LADIES LEAGUE

Kathi Smith 178, 182, 184, 544, Nancy Blume 189, 493, Stella Schmahl 199, Charlene Meola 198, Sandy Cassevah 187, Connie Beach 185, Billie Jo Bound 180, Renay Crespo 179, Cindy Short 179, Elisa Bound 177, Wendy Finn 176.

FRIDAY MIXED LEAGUE

Kyle Stevens 248, 255, 624, Larry Goldenberg 191, 220, 584, Jeanie Melchik 208, 174, 534, Wendy Swan 175, 173, 496, Joel Brodie 196, Sheila Fix 170.

Here & There Column 12-27-11

2011-12-27T07:23:00.000-08:00

As We Approach Another Year

In five days New York State, Sullivan County and all of America will celebrate the beginning of the New Year 2012.
We enjoy hearing folks greeting us with the appropriate Happy New Year salutation..
The New Year is a time to look forward to the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead......our country must continue to reach out to the needy in our world and America must continue to stand strong again terrorism.
We all have big dreams. We all want success in our finances, relationships, health and careers so we must set clear and specific goals for every aspect of our lives.
We would hope that everyone could personally be committed to making our nation strong and allow it to grow as our forefathers designed it to do.
Here is a 2012 wish list that we can easily endorse.
Spend more time with family and friends......vow to appreciate loved ones and spend more time with family and friends this year.
Keep yourself in physical shape......establish some form of daily exercise.......eat right and enjoy life more......exercise keeps you healthy and makes you look and feel better.
Enjoy life more, get away from the hectic, stressful lifestyles....this is an important step to a happier and healthier you.
Learn something new.......it could be a career change or learning a new language....challenge your mind in the coming year and your horizons will expand.
Learn to help others.......make it a non-selfish New Year's resolution....volunteerism can take many forms......you could help out at your local library, or enjoy mentoring a child.....there are many nonprofit volunteer organizations that could really use your help. As 2012 comes in the door bring along God as your co-pilot.......this could prove to be one of the best steps you take in the New Year.
Happy New Year and may God Bless You and Yours in 2012.

Bowling Highlights Column

2011-12-23T13:44:00.000-08:00

USBC Open Tourney At Baton Rouge

With help from Mayor Kip Holden, construction on the venue that will be home to the 2012 United States Bowling Congress Open Championships got underway in Baton Rouge, La., recently.
Holden and Baton Rouge Area Convention and Visitors Bureau President and CEO Paul Arrigo helped snap the official string line and turned over the keys to the Baton Rouge River Center as dignitaries, supporters and media got their final look at the empty convention center before construction crews turn it into a state-of-the-art bowling stadium.
"We are excited to welcome the 2012 USBC Open Championships back to Baton Rouge," Arrigo said. "It is a pleasure to host the largest indoor participatory sporting event in the world. We look forward to the bowlers and their families returning to our city to enjoy our culture, cuisine and hospitality."
Earlier this week, the USBC tournament crew welcomed the first of more than 40 truckloads of materials needed to transform the River Center into the biggest stage in bowling. Construction is scheduled to be complete during the first week of February.
The finished venue will include 48 tournament lanes, four showcase lanes, squad room, locker room, concession area, offices and vendor space that will be bustling with nearly 60,000 bowlers during the tournament's 151-day run from Feb. 11-July 10.
So far, more than 11,300 teams are registered to compete in the 2012 Open Championships, which will be the event's second visit to Louisiana. It first was held there, also in Baton Rouge, in 2005.
"We're excited about being back in Baton Rouge, and we can't wait for the bowlers to see all of the changes to the city and the River Center since we were here in 2005," said Brian Lewis, USBC Managing Director of Tournaments. "We truly enjoyed the southern hospitality the first time around, and the community has rolled out the red carpet for us again this year. It has been nice to see some familiar faces, and it has been even better to see the trucks rolling in."
The entry deadline for the 2012 USBC Open Championships has been extend to March 1, 2012, so interested team captains have time to sign up their teams. There still are some prime times available, but spots are filling quickly.
For more information on the Open Championships, or to register a team for 2012, visit BOWL.com/openchamp or call 800-514-BOWL.

A Blessed Holiday

To everyone we wish a Very Blessed Holiday.

The Bowling Tip
By Mike Luongo

This week's tip is for all bowlers, however, youth, new bowlers and bowlers who have not had a correctly fit ball will benefit the most.
Choosing the correct weight for a bowling ball is not rocket science although it is made out to be at times. A poorly fit ball (lane ball or hack job) will take excessive grip pressure to hold onto. This makes the ball seem too heavy.
A good rule to thumb, when getting a custom fit ball, is to go two pounds over what a poorly fit ball weighs. You will be surprised at how much lighter a fit ball will feel. When a ball is fit properly, minimal grip pressure is needed to hold the ball, allowing you to swing the ball without putting a death grip on it. This applies to both finger tip and conventional grips. Understand that gravity, not upper body muscles should control the swing.
For youth bowlers, always err on the heavier side for several reasons. First, it is instinct to grab a ball and throw it.....not roll it. If the ball is too light , it is hard to teach a youth bowler to use gravity as their friend and roll the ball. Second, children are still growing and you may get an extra year out of the ball before the youth bowler outgrows the weight. If a youth bowler is switching from conventional to finger tip grip, in this case I would not recommend going too heavy as you do not want to make it an unpleasant experience. The best recommendation would be to re grip the old ball and get used to the grip before drilling a new ball.
Note: If a bowler, youth or adult, is bowling to enjoy themselves, a conventional grip is best. If a bowler is interested in some form of competitive bowling in the future, the finger grip is the way to go. Remember, there is not substitute for a properly fit ball. Parents of youth bowlers, please have the fit checked every six months.
Mike Luongo is a certified IBPSIA Pro Shop Operator, Master Instructor, USBC Silver Level Coach and an Advisor-Special Events assistant with the Storm and Roto Grip Bowling Ball Company. Have a question, call him at 435-720-7939 or email at mikel@stormbowling.com

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

2011-12-23T13:34:00.000-08:00

LOCAL BOWLING SCORES
BY ED TOWNSEND

BEECHWOOD LANES
Provided by Lori Kimmes

MONDAY LADIES LEAGUE

Beth Schumacher 177, 168, Tracey Puerschner 163, Diane Conroy 168, Lois Erdman 178, Julie Yewchuck 172, Jody Gulley 164.

CALLICOON KRISTAL BOWL
Provided By Kristal Whitmore

MONDAY HORTONVILLELADIES LEAGUE

Sue Naughton 169, 164, Lillian Zieres 174, 162, 175, 511, Rebecca Rhodes 168, Debbie Loughrey 173, 160, Barbara Pingel 160, Sharon Cunningham 163, Sillporah Boldiis 170, 181, Kim Murphy 166.

TUESDAY DELAWARE VALLEY MEN’S LEAGUE

Jeremy Gulley 199, Bob Wayne 183, Joe Gager 209, 203, 237, 649, Jon Wayne 192, Kory Keesler 217, 203, Bruce Rutledge 193, Tad Dosher 218, Mark Scriber 180, Brian Starr 218, Gary Maas 233, Eugene Fulton 201, 188, Mike Gieger 192, 183, Tom Biseg 187, Eric Kubenik 204, Steve Lagoda 195, Gary Erlwein 211, Jamie Greier 215, 187, Damien VanLeuven 199

FOX BOWLING CENTER

Provided By Bill Gleim

TUESDAY LADIESEARLY BIRDS LEAGUE

Debbie Couse 163, 173, 166, 502, Sherry Persbacker 184, Lori Walker 180

WEDNESDAY MEN’SINDEPENDENT LEAGUE

Tom Anderson 254, 628, Andrew Bullis 235, 621, Dale Conklin 233, Frank Couse Sr. 227, 672, Frank Couse Jr. 268, 645, Jim Dibble 657, Brian Drumm 237, 649, Dylan Green 246, 642, Paul Ignatovich 236, 629, Steve Jacobi 235, 618, B.J. Johnson 605, Rob Johnson 267, 225, 716, Robert MacNaught 227, Donnie Marino 247, 236, 661, Mark McGraw Jr. 237, 617, Neil Mosher 235, Mitch Persbacker 602, Paul Siegler 244, 644, Zuke Wormuth 604, Jay Wormuth 606, Tony Wright 245, 636

THURSDAY MEN’S DEPOSITNATIONAL LEAGUE

Al Bullis Jr. 256, 668, Andy Bullis 266, 278, 238, 782, Dale Conklin 300, 267, 754, Frank Couse Sr. 259, 687, Jim Dibble 267, 689, Bill Gleim 247, 661, Pete Hathaway 234, Paul Ignatovich 245, 244, 692, Greg Keesler 241, 614, Rick Mills 247, 642, Tim Smith 231, 603, Dan Wormuth 247, 257, 719.

FRIDAY COUPLES LEAGUE

Howey Couse Jr. 245, 279, 724, Howard Couse Sr. 235, Frank Couse Sr. 268, 248, 707, Anne Couse 188, 517, Gino Jones 246, 637, Hope Jones 192, Dave Lester 244, 680, John Marino 625, Dana McGraw 201, 267, 638, Mark McGraw 612, Sheri Oralls 225, Walt Oralls 228, 643, Jen Smith 220, 531, Mike Wagner 246, Dan Wormuth 244, 648, Jeremy Wormuth 233, 670

SUNDAY MIXED FUN LEAGUE

Don Marino 234, 247, 695, Jean Mills 503, Rick Mills 233, 235, 658, Savanna Mills (youth girls) 176, 152, 146. 474, Shelly Mills 238, 182, 583

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

MONDAY MEN’S LEAGUE

John Hoffmann 605, Josh Strang 252, 235, 694, Tom Belgiovene 258, 623, Matt Fallon 238, 242, 257, 737, Jim Piontek 248, 657, Frank Scuderi 619, Ronnie Totten 241, Eddie Lake 266, 279, 734, Rick Lake 266, 279, 265, 810, Jaryl Scott 258, 668, Paul Durland 247, 627, Al Caycho 247, 600, Jack Moylan 266, 232, 705, Dave Graham 226, 246, 644, Nate Sanders 248, 670, Willie Bartley 235, 650, George “Spoon” Battle 268, 636, Larry Berens 641, Erik Miller 278, 653, Armen Murad 614, Frank Amore 232, 615, Pedro Agapito 630, Keith Smith 226, 226, 243, 695, Kenny Atkins 228, 226, 632, Wayne Atkins 239, 648, Juan Lopez 257, James Durland 266, 693, Craig Wilhelm 232, Tim McIntyre 243, Jon Wilhelm 226, 627.

TUESDAY MIXED FIREFIGHTERS

Linda Schaefer 214, 222, 195, 631, Suzette Bertholf 181, 180, 186, 547, Trasey Barres 182, 205, 541, Joan Lake 201, 523, Heather Dobell 517, Mary Lee Williams 502, Debra Blackford 189, Karen Kilgore 183, Mitch Juron 234, 276, 720, Ryan Lepke 267, 237, 718, Wayne Atkins 236, 247, 705, Eddie Walsh 259, 248, 661, Neil Bell Jr. 242, 645, Pedro Agapito 638, John Cascone 225, 630.

WEDNESDAY MEN’S LEAGUE

John Hoffmann 226, 238, 656, Steve Belgiovene 226, 662, Anthony Mentnesh 226, Rick Lara 244, 631, Frank Emmens 601, Gregory Fallon 228, 644, Matt Fallon 250, 684, Jon Wilhelm 632, Donald Durland 265, 668, Larry Whipple 246, 662, Anthony Atkins 248, 286, 747, Wayne Atkins 267, 670, Kenny Atkins 246, 674, John Cascone 226, James Durland 256, 640, Eddie Walsh 257, Pedro Agapito 226, 240, 666, Shane Cunningham 263, 674, George “Spoon” Battle 607, Tim McIntyre 255, 634, Josh Strang 239, 660, Jaryl Scott 246, 631.

THURSDAY LADIES LEAGUE

Trasey Barres 191, 205, Franny Kaiser 188, Kathy Shapiro 190, Mardette Wilcox 214, 200, Barbara Durbak 207, Debbie Durland 194, 204, Joan Lake 192, Ann Sawyer 195, Liz Burgio 187

FRIDAY MIXED LEAGUE

Laura Palmer 233, 552, Linda Carrier 187, Joan Lake 198, 215, 577, Carolyn Williams 187, Trasey Barres 223, 192, 592, Judith Kelly 194, Cathy Carpenter 193, Antionette Rau 192, 180, 525, Kathy Fielding 193, Francine Kaiser 192, Tammy Sze 186, 187, 524, Michelle Jahn 193, Nancy Greene 181, Debbie Durland 199, 203, 196, 598, David Graham 255, 687, Frank Scuderi 247, 279, 736, Eddie Lake 269, 693, James Piontek 243, 233, 668, Larry Berens 241, 618, John Hoffmann 259, 256, 234, 749, Donald Durland 247, 683, John Wilhelm 226, 234, 225, 685, Paul Berens 231, Henry Smith 254.

LIBERTY LANES
Provided By Bob Fix Jr.

MONDAY MEN’S LEAGUE

Ed Blume 243, 239, 258, 740; Kyle Stevens 193, 236, 249, 678; Ralph Coney 193, 234, 245, 672, Chris McKay 200, 236, 623, Rudy Belanchia 195, 236, 611, Paul Minton 194, 207, 208, 609, Chris Stevens 225, 215, 608, Thomas Fix 200, 235, 602, Dan Martinetti 245, 576, Robert Cady 223, 572, Walt Edwards 219, Pete Meachum 206, Carmine Santillo 199, Carlos Torres 194

WEDNESDAY MEN’S LEAGUE

Kyle Stevens 205, 224, 257, 686, Jim Fiore 222, 267, 670, Dwayne Cabrera 209, 193, 213, 615, Chuck McAllister 195, 209, 201, 605, Keith Smith 205, 221, 603, Ryan Lepke 201, 222, 590, Ed Blume 196, 203, 190, 589, Anthony Atkins 246, 584, Stew Stevens 228, 213, 581, David Graham 203, 199, 578, Thomas Fix 215, 190, 572, Jerry Scandore 214, 572, Deming Roosa 215, Rob Tuttle 198, 212, Russell Bivins 211, Rich Bivins 210, Gene Smith 209, Mark Carman Sr. 206, Herbie Sklar 204, Carlos Torres 199, Jason Jones Jr. 198, 198, Mike Durbak 195, Chas Reichenbaugh 194, Merlin Bound 193, Luis Torres 192

THURSDAY LADIES LEAGUE

Kathi Smith 176, 184, 184, 544, Audrey Woolard 174, 191, 494, Judy Chernowski 172, 487, Tabatha Smith 178, 481, May Smith 189, Elisa Bound 185, Joann Bowers 184, Nancy Blume 181, Amanda Irwin 172

FRIDAY MIXED LEAGUE

Kyle Stevens 237, 286, 257, 780, Stew Stevens 236, 202, 606, Alan LaBounty 200, 223, 600, Jim Fiore 230, 190, 579, Sharon Russell 200, 489, Luis Torres 208, 193, Sheila Fix 191, Jeanie Melchik 170

SATURDAY MIXED LEAGUE

Gene Smith 192, 255, 606, Keith Smith 200, 211, 592, Thomas Fix 202, 201, 583, Randy Kinred 213, Chris Gibson 204, Russell Bivins 202, John Cummings 192

SUNDAY MIXED LEAGUE

Bob Feeney 247, 611, Jim Fiore 208, 245, 601, Sheila Fix 178, 495, Thomas Fix 197, Robert Cady 194

LIBERTY ELKS BUMPER LEAGUE

Colin Flynn 96, Madison Bertholf 78, Jake Parks 65, Logan Danzilo 59, Riley Totten 58, Hudson Danzilo 44

LIBERTY ELKS BANTAM LEAGUE

Lindsie Siegel 80, 150, 230, Ian Cody 99, 96, 195, Mikey Fritz 88, 104, 192, Kayla McMahon 111, 60, 171, Jarod Hellerer 68. 87. 155, Dara Schiff 62, 85, 147, Tanner Parks 69, 43, 112, Kylie Flynn 44, 57, 101, David Schiff 43, 56, 99, Corrine Hellerer 49, 44, 93, Aidan Whitehead 39, 10, 49

LIBERTY ELKS TEENAGE LEAGUE

John Kolarik 227, 226, 214, 667, Louie Brahm 143, 221, 169, 533, Anthony Kolarik 152, 182, 148, 482, Ryan Feeney 113, 186, 172, 471, Anthony Lupardo 155, 167, 148, 470, Jonathan Griesbeck 131, 145, 169, 445, Robby Lyons 130, 150, 147, 427, Glen McCausland 129, 146, 120, 395, Zachary Cody 138, 101, 138, 377, Felicia Reichenbaugh 121, 131, 119, 371, Cameron Reichenbaugh 124, 112, 129, 365, Bobby Kehrley 115, 135, 109, 359, Kamry Conboy 101, 117, 110, 328, Alaura DeLong 102, 87, 94, 283

Here & There Column 12-20-11

2011-12-22T22:10:00.000-08:00

Speaking About Economic Discipline

When things are looking bleak and there just isn't concrete answers coming from folks who have the responsibility to correct situations then it's time to look at other solutions.
We spent several hours recently with two members of the tri-state clergy who spoke about the loss of economic discipline and how America today is the largest debtor in the world.
The two prominent members of the clergy said they would speak openly with me but asked that they not be identified because they feared repercussions from possible members of their congregations or from the government.
They openly confessed being somewhat conservative fundamentalist pastors with fairly large congregations.
Some history was brought into our conversation with one pastor pointing out that ancient Rome fell because of massive spending and financial difficulty and lessons of history indicate that the loss of economic discipline can lead to the destruction of a nation.
"America is spending itself into national bankruptcy.....we have gone from being the greatest creditor nation to now being the largest debtor in the world," one pastor concluded.
The two pastors were both very adamant that they fear our country has gotten into the mood of free spending and fiscal irresponsibility.
I asked the bold question, could America fall and go the way of powerful nations and both pastors said this nations shocking financial status does not look good and they boldly from a religious standpoint indicated that God gave America its status, its territory and its resources and wealth to make us a powerful nation and that God has that power to remove these things from us.
Both pastors voiced strong opinion regarding Bible prophecy and said that America was founded on Godly principles but that the United States is sliding toward a national debacle and there are many warnings within the Bible that urge us to live our lives according to Godly principles.
These members of the clergy strongly urged our nation to return to economic discipline or face dire consequences.

Tri-Valley Winter Concert

2011-12-17T11:48:00.000-08:00

AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION AT WINTER CONCERT

GRAHAMSVILLE--Tri-Valley Central School 7th & 8th grade Chorus Director Kevin Giroux introduced audience participation along with a little language learning during the Elementary and Secondary Winter Concert December 14 in the Bernstein Theater.
Parents and friends of students in the 5th through 8th grade Winter Concert musical presentations were taught to sing the chorus from an Hawaiian song titled E Na Lima Hana.
An explanation about this song revealed that Hawaiians had no written language prior to western contact except for petroglyph symbols and that the modern Hawaiian alphabet is a variety of the Latin alphabet with Hawaiian words ending only in vowels and that every consonant must be followed by a vowel.
Director Giroux rehearsed with the audience several times the chorus which went like this....E Na Li-ma Ha-Na, E Ma-la-ma Ai-na, Me-ke Ki-no, Me-ka Pu-u-wai which translated means "with our working hands, we care for and nurture the land, the body and the heart."
A great job well done in getting audience participation while still enjoying the musical talents of the 7th and 8th grade chorus.
This chorus also performed Ding Dong Merrily On High, In Dulci Jubilo, The First Noel and We Sing For The Children which brought many in the audience to a standing ovation as this song is sung for the children who have no voice, no choice and is a song of hope, caring and a song of peace for those too hungry, too weak, too poor and took sick to speak.
This song indeed presented a meaning for all who sang or heard its emotional message.
In addition to the 7th and 8th grade chorus the 7th and 8th grade band under the direction of Matthew Weyant performed Swingle Bells, Park Street Celebration and Rock Around the Clock.
The 5th and 6th grade band under the direction of John Calabrese played A Christmas Sleigh Ride, Carol of the Drum and Chorale & March.
The 5th and 6th grade chorus directed by Kevin Giroux sang Dormi, Dormi and A Christmas Gloria.
The school's grades 9-12 Winter Concert will be held Tuesday, December 20 at 7 p.m. in the Bernstein Theater.

IDENTIFICATION FOR ABOVE PHOTOS

The Tri-Valley Central School 7th and 8th Grade Chorus conducted by Kevin Giroux got audience participation in singing E Na Lima Hana at the Elementary-Secondary Winter Concert December 14.

Several members of the Alto Section of this Chorus.

Bowling Highlights Column 12-16-11

2011-12-16T08:58:00.000-08:00

Two 300's In A Week's Span

Twenty-three-year-old Wurtsboro bowler Donald Durland recorded his 11th and 12th career 300 games December 5th and December 12th in the Monday Men's league at Kiamesha Lanes.
The two perfect games came within a weeks span.
The early weeks of December appears to be a good time of the year for Durland as he also bowled his highest career series on December 1, 2010 when he clipped the maples for a 825 off of single games of 258, 279, 288 in the Wednesday Men's League at Kiamesha Lanes.
His 11th career 300 was bowled on lanes 13-14 while his 12th 300 game was bowled on lanes 3-4. On both nights he used two bowling balls, the Hammer Jig Saw Trap and the Roto Grip Rising Star. The Hammer ball was used for his first two games on December 5 where he also scored a 276 and 232 and the Roto Grip ball helped him roll the two 300 games in the last game of both nights for a 808 series December 5 and a 201, 246, 300, 747 on December 12.
Don's present averages include a 223 in the Monday league, a 230 in the Wednesday Men's league, both at Kiamesha Lanes and a 224 in a Friday Mixed league at Mid City Lanes in Kingston where he bowls every three weeks.
He also bowls in a summer league at Tarsio Lanes in Newburgh.
In the Monday league he bowls on the Monticello Greenhouse team with team members Jaryl Scott, his father Paul Durland and Vinnie Collura.
Durland over the past several years has shown steady league growth and at one point in time competed in Professional Bowlers Association (PBA) regional tournaments. "It just got too costly to compete in these events", he noted this week.
He is easily considered one of the premier men bowlers in the Tri-State area..
Donald recorded his first-ever 300 game during the 2005-2006 season as a youth bowler in the Saturday Morning Youth leagues at Kiamesha Lanes.
His mother, Debbie Durland is one of the premier women bowlers in the Tri-County area and his father Paul and brother James have excellent bowling qualities.
Prior to his 825 series a year ago his previous high series was a 796 off single games of 268, 249 and 279 and was bowled several years ago in the Monday Men's league at Kiamesha Lanes.
He has been bowling since the age of 5.
Donald is single and is employed by the Monticello Greenhouse.

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.
Aside from bowling, for those of you that have played golf, you can strike the ball much better and with more accuracy if you do not pull the club down from the top of the swing with your shoulder muscles. Gravity can be your best friend or worst enemy depending on how you use it.
Mike Luongo is technically certified through IBPSIA as a Pro Shop Operator and Master Instructor. He is also a Silver Level Coach with the USBC and is also the Northeast Regional Sales Manager 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 341-1694 or via e-mail at mikespro@warwick.net

This column is written by Ed Townsend, a public relations consultant to the amateur- professional sport of bowling and to several bowling writers associations. League and tournament information and scores can be sent to 845-439-8177 , via e-mail at edwardctownsend@hotmail.com and by fax at 845-230-8674. We are also available at http://bght.blogspot.com and Facebook.

LOCAL BOWLING SCORES

2011-12-16T08:47:00.000-08:00

LOCAL BOWLING SCORES
BY ED TOWNSEND

BEECHWOOD LANES
Provided by Lori Kimmes

MONDAY LADIES LEAGUE

Jackie Gieger 161, Julie Yewchuck 163, Jodi Gulley 172, Tracy Puerschner 192, 182, 531, Diane Staves 180, Lois Erdman 161, 181, Barbara Cady 200, 176, 506.

CALLICOON KRISTAL BOWL
Provided By Kristal Whitmore

MONDAY HORTONVILLE LADIES LEAGUE

Sue Naughton 160, Linda Millis 166, Kelly Gombita 163, Lillian Zieres 178, 174, 170, 522, Pat Peters 162, 164, Debbie Loughrey 161.

TUESDAY DELAWARE VALLEY MEN’S LEAGUE

Mark Hawley 180, 210, Jeremy Gulley 208, 181, Joe Gager 184, 237, 211, 632, Jon Wayne 199, 180, 202, Kory Keesler 180, 194, Bruce Rutledge 195, Tad Dosher 191, Jay Wunderlich 188, Ed Leroy 214, Brian Marino 189, Mark Scriber 201, Brian Starr 216, 181, 199, Jeff Nober 180, 184, Mike Sorge 181, Mike Gieger 182, Gary Erlwein 199, 182, Damien VanLeuven 192, 191, 182.

FOX BOWLING CENTER
Provided By Bill Gleim

WEDNESDAY MEN’S INDEPENDENT LEAGUE

Tom Anderson 235, Al Bullis Sr. 618, Andrew Bullis 612, Dale Conklin 264, 651, Cody Conway 234, 238, 672, Frank Couse Jr. 622, Jim Dibble 236, 236, 638, Brian Drumm 233, 652, Craig Gehrig 238, Bill Gleim 236, 245, 622, Steve Jacobi 230, Rob Johnson 259, 613, Jerry Kulakosky 230, 649, Robert MacNaught 626, Donnie Marino 236, 232, 675, Tim Smith 235, 646, Zuke Wormuth 257, 225, 652, Jeremy Wormuth 233, 256, 254, 743.

THURSDAY MEN’S DEPOSIT NATIONAL LEAGUE

Al Bullis Jr. 230, 664, Andy Bullis 267, 666, Ray Cornwell 617, Frank Couse Sr. 620, Jeff Curtis 243, 660, Jim Dibble 255, 228, 234, 717, Nate Finch 225, 600, Paul Ignatovich 250, 641, Dan Koch 233, Rick Mills 225, Neil Mosher 237, 603, Dick Price 609, Dan Wormuth 245, 258, 694.

FRIDAY COUPLES LEAGUE

Frank Couse Jr. 234, 646, Howey Couse Jr. 268, 226, 696, Frank Couse Sr. 236, 659, Anne Couse 222, 205, 222, 649, Carl Davis 646, Julie Martin 210, 189, 541, Dana McGraw 210, 545, Mark McGraw 604, Walt Oralls 649, Jen Smith 181, Dan Wormuth 246, 233, 248, 727, Jeremy Wormuth 227.

SATURDAY JUNIOR BANTAM LEAGUE

In the Junior League, Katrina Lester 147, 134, Trisha McElroy 144. Bantam Boys: Devin Robinson 100, Bantam Girls: Bethany Brown 103.

SUNDAY MIXED FUN LEAGUE.

D.J. Capel (Bantam Boys) 137, Kristyanna Capel (Bantam Girls) 111, 145, Ray Cornwell 235, 641, Marty Haeussler 617, Don Marino 266, 669, Roger Mills 244, 232, 699, Savanna Mills (Youth Girls) 151, 146, 159, 456, Shelly Mills 189, 186, 517, Alea Tiffany (Bantam Girls) 102, 105, Brian Tiffany 244, 630, Parker Tiffany (Bantam Boys) 101, 115, 109, Shirley Townsend 192.

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

MONDAY MEN’S LEAGUE

Dan Ricco 243, Mike Weiner 257, 225, 268, 750, John Hoffmann 244, 636, Josh Strang 253, 268, 735, Matt Fallon 267, 662, Cecil Walters 256, 640, Eddie Lake 227, 232, 665, a real nice 800-plus series by Rick Lake with a 279, 289, 257, 825, Paul Durland 243, 620, Jaryl Scott 238, 650, Vinnie Collura 234, 627, Al Caycho 642, Dave Graham 243, 600, Nate Sanders 244, 233, 651, Larry Berens 233, 226, 677, Erik Miller 232, 640, Anthony Atkins 268, 640, Kenny Atkins 225, 225, 655, Justin Lopez 226, James Durland 234, 245, 649, John Wilhelm 246, 645, Frank Eichenlaub lll a 247, 268, 698, Keith Smith 234, 248, 255, 737.

TUESDAY MIXED FIREFIGHTERS LEAGUE

Mary Lee Williams 205, 223, 595, Trasey Barres 204, 552, Joan Lake 204, 540, Andrea Grossman 182, Pedro Agapito 238, 229, 680, Eddie Walsh 235, 647, John Cascone 632, Ed Guthrie 265, 625, Jim Gerrard 244, 603, Neil Bell Jr. 237, 600, Russ Keesler 241, Kris Gwiozdowski 233.

WEDNESDAY MEN’S LEAGUE

James VanAken 228, 636, Tom Belgiovene 608, Rick Lara 236, 610, Frank Emmens 235, 635, Gregory Fallon 247, 631, Matt Fallon 233, 679, John Wilhelm 257, 669, Timmy Minton 247, 666, Anthony Atkins 634, Wayne Atkins 254, 237, 702, Frank Gerow Jr. 228, 643, Kenny Atkins 609, John Cascone 615, Paul Durland 232, 623, Eddie Walsh 608, Pedro Agapito 225, 637, James Durland 247, 243, 246, 736, Kyle VanWolde 251, 658, Shane Cunningham 231, George “Spoon” Battle 231, 638, Jaryl Scott 227, 235, 244, 706, Vinnie Collura 255, 265, 734, Rick Lake 227, 237, 686, Tom Palmer 228, 630.

THURSDAY LADIES LEAGUE

Trasey Barres 214, 195, Valerie Fersch 201, Debbie Heins 181, Barbara Merton 187, Cathy McKenley 206, 190, Pat Gibson 198, 191, Debbie Durland 183, Cara Nicholson 223, Franny Kaiser 198, Hop McKeon 190, 195, Mardette Wilcox 188, 184, Sonya Robinson 191, Joan Lake 185, 185, 183, 553.

FRIDAY MIXED LEAGUE

Laura Palmer 193, 180, 180, 553, Joan Lake 225, 213, 575, Carolyn Williams 183, 505, Trasey Barres 224, 184, 207, 615, Judith Kelly 184, 508, Mary Ann Drobysh-Berens 200, 516, Cathy Carpenter 202, 552, Antionette Rau 190, 235, 564, Kathy Fielding 188, Tammy Sze 191, Leroy Williams 244, 644, Dave Graham 249, 235, 265, 749, Robert Linzer 245, 605, Frank Emmens 600, Frank Scuderi 249, 648, Eugene Kelly 637, John Wilhelm 288, 716, John Hoffmann 225, 227, 655, Kevin Stackhouse 606, Robert Sze 234, 615.

LIBERTY LANES
Provided By Bob Fix Jr.

MONDAY MEN’S LEAGUE

Kyle Stevens 232, 284, 226, 742, Ralph Coney 258, 248, 222, 728, Thomas Fix 207, 226, 238, 671, Paul Minton 222, 204, 194, 618, Todd Houghtaling 236, 225, 615, Dean Shattuck 200, 213, 195, 608, Robert Cady 226, 194, 583, Rudy Belanchia 201, 190, Ed Blume 200, 198, Carlos Torres 200, 196, Carmine Santillo 198, 199, Pete Meachum 193

WEDNESDAY MEN’S LEAGUE

Kyle Stevens 207, 257, 238, 702, Anthony Atkins 257, 195, 213, 665, Bobby Cooper 224, 225, 633, David Graham 210, 202, 598, Stew Stevens 202, 214, 591, Mark Carman Jr. 216, 226, 588, Dwayne Cabrera 207, 205, 580, Rich Bivins 199, 200, 574, Keith Smith 246, Carlos Torres 234, Herbie Sklar 225, Dave Sawall 221, Rob Tuttle 215, Ed Blume 212, 195, Paul Minton 201, 205, Bill Mitchell 203, Jason Jones Sr. 202, Chris Stevens 202, Merlin Bound 201, Jim Fiore 200, Deming Roosa 200, Thomas Fix 198, Ryan Lepke 194, Chuck McAllister 194, Mike Aumick 192

THURSDAY LADIES LEAGUE

Elisa Bound 185, 174, 170, 529, Audrey Woolard 191, 188, 529, Barbara Cady 177, 483, Cindy Short 182, 481, Maureen Hopper 184, Lynn Winters 178, Tabatha Smith 176, Carly Sklar 175, Billie Jo Bound 171, Kathi Smith 170

FRIDAY MIXED LEAGUE

Kyle Stevens 247, 227, 211, 685, Ralph Cannon 267, 219, 636, Stew Stevens 208, 233, 612, Alan LaBounty 216, 202, 600, Luis Torres 193, 211, Larry Goldenberg 205, Debbie Sklar 197, Jeanie Melchik 178

SATURDAY MIXED LEAGUE

Keith Smith 190, 232, 207, 629, Tabatha Smith 181, 484, Tony Miller 223, Russell Bivins 220, Walt Edwards 212, 191, Gene Smith 209, Kevin Norris 200, John Cumming 190, Wendy Swan 170

SUNDAY MIXED LEAGUE

Jim Fiore 197, 266, 643, Rich Winters 223, 587, Robert Cady 225, Bob Feeney 219, Thomas Fix 211, 193, Robert Feeney Jr. 191, Kyle Stevens 191

LIBERTY ELKS BUMPER LEAGUE

Madison Bertholf 62, Treyvon Hayden 60, Terrence Hayden 60, Hudson Danzilo 55, Logan Danzilo 40

LIBERTY ELKS BANTAM LEAGUE

Mikey Fritz 135, 108, 243, Lindsie Siegel 95, 85, 180, Jarod Hellerer 82, 86, 168, Marie Lyons 79, 84, 163, Ian Cody 82, 78, 160, Chandler Fink 71, 61, 132, Tanner Parks 72, 56, 128, Sean McMahon 52, 64, 116, Kayla McMahon 55, 57, 112, David Schiff 51, 38, 89, Aidan Whitehead 23, 21, 44, Corrine Hellerer 24, 20, 44

LIBERTY ELKS TEENAGE LEAGUE

John Kolarik 184, 221, 161, 566, Anthony Kolarik 173, 179, 157, 509, Ryan Feeney 149, 172, 155, 476, Louie Brahm 131, 185, 129, 445, Cameron Reichenbaugh 151, 156, 102, 409, Anthony Lupardo 131, 111, 160, 402, Jonathan Griesbeck 159, 136, 107, 402, Zachary Cody 137, 120, 132, 389, Robby Lyons 121, 114, 109, 344, Alaura Delong 82, 128, 123, 333, Glen McCausland 98, 113, 116, 327, Kamry Conboy 113, 81, 98, 292, Felicia Reichenbaugh 114, 84, 90, 288, Bobby Kehrley 81, 75, 112, 268.

Here & There Column 12-13-11

2011-12-13T15:01:00.000-08:00

Vetter's Win Surprised Many

Kathleen "Kitty" Vetter's November 8th win over incumbent District 3 Legislator Democrat Elwin "Woody" Wood came as a big surprise to some so-called veteran political experts but prior to election day there was many making the prediction that this was definitely a sleeper race.
Even on election night political pundits were making predictions on local radio stations that Wood would be the eventual winner.
The race for the District 3 legislators seat went down to the wire and following the count of absentee ballots Vetter edged out Wood by 16 votes.
The newly elected first time in politics legislator is a strong supporter of agriculture and tourism and indicated, "it is my belief that these can work together to bring business to our county."
Legislator elect Vetter told us that "at the present we have a great entertainment center in Bethel Woods and we can expand on the entertainment theme by promoting our outdoor activities while encouraging other forms of tourism entertainment to come to the area."
She listed additional entertainment activities such as workshops teaching pottery, art or music which could result in an expansion of places like the Shandelee Music Festival.
"Since we are only two hours away from New York City promotion of our Agriculture is vital as we have much produce that could be easily transported to that market and so we must coordinate our local farm produce with the city's needs," she said.
Other priorities "Kitty" feels important are the need to improve Broadband and Cell reception throughout the county which she sees as vital to improve the safety and status for all.
"There are many areas that do not have these forms of communication available and the lack of these tools puts our county growth and our citizen population at risk. Broadband as a communication tool is a necessity in the business world and potential buyers or start up business' choose other areas because of the lack of these services," Vetter said.
Decreasing the county's utility costs is vitally important to the newly elected county legislator and she wants to "make sustainable energy costs i.e. 'Greening the county' a reality for government, business owners and individual land and home owners."
Vetter offers a strong belief that her proposals will "help mitigate the cost of living for many and can help to bring in revenue which can overall help to keep taxes down."

Bowling Highlights Column 12-9-11

2011-12-12T06:20:00.000-08:00

Association Tourney At Callicoon Kristal Bowl

Not only has the sport of bowling returned to the Callicoon area and western Sullivan County but the Tri-County New York United States Bowling Congress (USBC) Association Tournament will be held at Callicoon Kristal Bowl in the early part of 2012.
Tournament dates include Saturday March 3 team events at 9 a.m., noon and 3 p.m., Sunday March 4 doubles and singles at 9 a.m., 12:30 and 4 p.m., Saturday March 10 doubles and singles at 9 a.m., 12:30 and 4 p.m. and Sunday March 11 team events at 9 a.m., noon and 3 p.m.
Kristal Whitmore and family purchased the building that once housed Callicoon Lanes earlier this year and opened for business in late July.
Now called Callicoon Kristal Bowl the 10-lane Brunswick Center was completely renovated and refurbished with major improvements during the summer months and the Brunswick B-2 Pin Setters were completely refurbished.
The former Callicoon Lanes was closed several years ago.
Callicoon Kristal Bowl now hosts the Hortonville Ladies league on Monday night and the Delaware Valley Men's league on Tuesday night.
Association tournament players, their families and spectators will also be in able to satisfy any hunger pains as Callicoon Kristal Bowl also features the great cooking of Ms. Whitmore who offers dinner specials like shrimp scampi chicken Marsala, raviolis, fish n chips, jambalaya, pizza, sandwiches, snacks, home made soup, dinner meals and a nice variety menu. Kristal also makes her own fresh made baked goods.
The center also features a full liquor license.
Lane conditioning and the upkeep and maintenance of the lane conditioner will be an important factor in this upcoming tournament competition and those chores will be handled by Kristal's husband Mark Whitmore and Kory Keesler.
The Whitmore family indicated they are looking forward to hosting the local Association Tournament for both men and women bowlers.

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 arotation, or if friction on the ball's path down the lanes is not there.....the ball will go straight.
Mike Luongo is technically certified through IBPSIA as a Pro Shop Operator and Master Instructor. He is also a Silver Level Coach with the USBC and is an Advisor along with being involved with Special Events with the Storm and Roto Grip Bowling Ball Company. If you have a question or subject you would like covered, he can be reached by telephone at 435-720-7939 or via email at mikel@stormbowling.com

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

PHOTO CAPTION FOR THE ABOVE PHOTO

These 10 Brunswick lanes at the Callicoon Kristal Bowl will host the Tri-County NY USBC Association Tournament in March 2012.

LOCAL BOWLING SCORES

2011-12-12T06:06:00.000-08:00

LOCAL BOWLING SCORES
BY ED TOWNSEND

BEECHWOOD LANES
Provided by Lori Kimmes

MONDAY LADIES LEAGUE

Lori Kimmes 190, Lois Erdman 169, Barbara Cady 170, Tracey Puerschner 161, Jackie Gieger 171, 172, Julie Yewchuck 163, Jackie Mootz 188.

CALLICOON KRISTAL BOWL
Provided By Kristal Whitmore

MONDAY HORTONVILLELADIES LEAGUE

Sue Naughton 162, Kelly Gombita 198, 161, 516, Lillian Zieres 185, 166, Jane Benson 162, Pat Peters 162, Maureen Schlott 164, Debbie Loughrey 171, Barbara Pingel 173, Judy Mohn 167, Sillporah Boldiis 162.

TUESDAY DELAWARE VALLEYMEN’S LEAGUE

Mark Hawley 185, 190, 212, Jeremy Gulley 198, Joe Gager 235, 215, 226, 676, Jon Wayne 183, 216, Alan Rutledge 210, Kory Keesler 187, 208, 218, 613, Bruce Rutledge 195, Ray Wunderlich 200, Mark Goda 297, Ed Leroy 201, Mark Scriber 212, Eugene Fulton 186, Mike Sorge 202, Mike Gieger 217, Jackie Brockner 200, Tom Biseg 200, Gary Erlwein 235, Damien VanLeuven 205, 201, Jamie Greier 200.

FOX BOWLING CENTER
Provided By Bill Gleim

TUESDAY LADIES EARLY BIRDS LEAGUE

Bonnie Laduke 185, Brianna Walker 181, Lori Walker 229, 519.

WEDNESDAY MEN’SINDEPENDENT LEAGUE

Andrew Bullis 229, 645, Frank Couse Jr. 238, Jim Dibble 269, 665, Brandon Drumm 225, 637, Brian Drumm 606, John Fish 226, Bill Gleim 225, 259, 690, John Gurnick 620, Martin Haeussler 602, Jack Hazen 236, 622, Steve Jacobi 234, 644, Rob Johnson 236, 627, Jerry Kulakosky 254, 644, Mitch Persbacker 225, 245, 628, Dick Price 257, 670, Anthony Seely 236, Hank Whitmore 243, Zuke Wormuth 233, Jay Wormuth 247, 662, Tony Wright 247, 690.

FRIDAY COUPLES LEAGUE

Howey Couse Jr. 259, 638, Frank Couse Sr. 225, 279, 715, Anne Couse 209, 556, Paul Fritz 225, 239, 672, Dave Lester 258, 601, Julie Martin 187, Dana McGraw 215, 211, 181, 607, Dawn Mclenon 180, Rick Mills 626, Walt Oralls 243, 656, Tim Smith 231, 612, Dan Wormuth 258, 663

SATURDAY JUNIOR &BANTAM LEAGUES

Trisha McElroy (Junior League) 132, Bantam Boys – Cole Newman 105, Thomas Schoonmaker 134, Bantam Girls – Bethany Brown 109.

SUNDAY MIXED FUN LEAGUE

Kristyanna Capel (Bantam Girls) 144, 149, 101, 394, Ray Cornwell 245, 245, 658, Vinny Furfaro 228, Marty Haeussler 614, Don Marino 227, 268, 245, 740, Dave Mills 230, 623, Dustin Mills (Bantam Boys) 109, Roger Mills 603, Parker Tiffany (Bantam Boys) 131, 107.

KIAMESHA LANES

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

MONDAY MEN’S LEAGUE

Shane Conner 225, 605, John Hoffmann 226, 235, 670, Jim VanAken 236, 609, Josh Strang 625, Tom Belgiovene 247, 234, 679, Matt Fallon 237, 613, Jim Piontex 226, 662, Frank Scuderi 225, Kevin Stackhouse 226, 600, Roy Sweeney 238, Eddie Lake 259, 250, 733, Rick Lake 225, 664, Don Durland 236, 644, Jaryl Scott 642, Vinnie Collura 226, Dave Graham 226, 643, Lloyd Bridges 241, 624, Larry Berens 256, 266, 227, 749, Erik MIller 238, Armen Murad 637, Frank Eichenlaub III a 265, 703, George Fallon 227, 233, 682, Keith Smith 233, Anthony Atkins 244, 656, Kenny Atkins 246, 683, Wayne Atkins 247.

TUESDAY MIXED FIREFIGHTERS LEAGUE

Suzette Bertholf 203, 526, Mandy Juron 220, 508, Mary Lee Williams 194, 504, Andrea Grossman 182, Trasey Barres 180, Carena Collura 180, 183, Dave Dibble Jr. 247, 252, 711, Eddie Lake 248, 653, Wayne Atkins 246, 619, Russ Keesler 603.

WEDNESDAY MEN’S LEAGUE

John Hoffmann 246, 654, James VanAken 235, 235, 674, Tom Belgiovene 227, Ronnie Totten 241, 658, Dan VanAken 626, Gregory Fallon 237, 256, 706, Matt Fallon 226, 268, 256, 750, Jon Wilhelm 236, 246, 696, Donald Durland 256, 629, Wayne Atkins 269, 237, 713, Kevin Stackhouse 607, Kenny Atkins 248, 642, Paul Durland 227, Eddie Walsh 657, Shawn Sinistore 235, James Durland 235, 646, Pedro Agapito 248, 234, 706, Frank Muller Jr. 232, 619, Kyle VanWolde 600, Shane Cunningham 620, Josh Strang 241, 689, Jaryl Scott 236, 226, 676, Steven Belgiovene 226, 232, 682, Eddie Lake 236, 237, 227, 700.

THURSDAY LADIES LEAGUE

Pat Gibson 194, Liz Burgio 199, Barbara Merton 189, Cathy McKenley 183, MaryJane Conklin 197, Franny Kaiser 199, Kathy King 181, Mardette Wilcox 212, Barbara Durbak 204, 181, Tina Schultz 181.

FRIDAY MIXED LEAGUE

Linda Carrier 214, 554, Joan Lake 205, 193, 190, 588, Carolyn Williams 188, 212, 572, Linda Schaefer 204, 206, 567, Mary Ann Drobysh-Berens 512, Donna Smith 182, 516, Cathy Carpenter 192, 207, 557, Antionette Rau 202, 508, Francine Kaiser 191, 243, 579, Trasey Barres 507, Michelle Jahn 181, 185, Dave Graham 236, 257, 685, Eddie Lake 258, 227, 688, Frank Emmens 607, Donald Durland 248, 245, 246, 739, Frank Scuderi 605. John Hoffmann 240, 604, Kevin Stackhouse 608, John Wilhelm 227, 657, Eddie Walsh 232.

LIBERTY LANES
Provided By Bob Fix Jr.

MONDAY MEN’S LEAGUE

Kyle Stevens 268, 245, 267, 780, Ralph Coney 256, 246, 268, 770, Dean Shattuck 221, 256, 194, 671, Chris McKay 235, 216, 617, Rudy Belanchia 191, 215, 201, 607, Paul Minton 238, 594, William Bruce 250, 193, 578, Chris Stevens 224, 577, Todd Houghtaling 231, Ricky Nichols 215, Jason Jones Sr. 213, Mitch Mattison 209, Dan Martinetti 200, Carmine Santillo 197, Walt Edwards 195, Bruce Garritt 194, Thomas Fix 192, Ed Blume 191, Robert Cady 190

WEDNESDAY MEN’S LEAGUE

Kyle Stevens 268, 259, 213, 740, Dwayne Cabrera 206, 247, 277, 730, Ed Blume 230, 298, 698, Ryan Lepke 200, 222, 263, 685, Anthony Atkins 257, 210, 216, 683, Thomas Fix 243, 205, 224, 672, Chuck McAllister 203, 199, 224, 626, Mark Carman Jr. 220, 210, 613, David Graham 208, 207, 193, 608, Paul Minton 213, 208, 600, Keith Smith 237, 191, 584, Rob Tuttle 270, 582, Jim Fiore 203, 209, 576, Stew Stevens 217, 576, Rudy Belanchia 217, 572, Herbie Sklar 235, Dave Sawall 210, Larry Hicks 202, Carlos Torres 201, Jason Jones Sr. 195, Deming Roosa 194, 190, Mike Aumick 192, 192, Glenn Norris 191

THURSDAY LADIES LEAGUE

Lynn Winters 194, 194, 540, Cindy Short 174, 216, 537, Elisa Bound 189, 190, 525, Stella Schmahl 180, 486, Betty Schleiermacher 193, Joan Fredenburg 180, Florence Good 177, Charlene Meola 176

FRIDAY MIXED LEAGUE

Kyle Stevens 226, 289, 204, 719, Jim Fiore 202, 191, 223, 616, Sharon Russell 185, 197, 547, Sheila Fix 178, 495, George Crary 227, Ralph Cannon 190, 213, Larry Goldenberg 213, Rich Kushner 208, Karen Martin 201, George Dye 194, Betty Jane Stevens 181, Wendy Swan 179

SATURDAY MIXED LEAGUE

Keith Smith 236, 209, 627, Jim Fiore 217, 221, 622, Thomas Fix 209, 210, 589, Phil Norris 193, 207, 572, Kevin Norris 221, John Cummings 201, 213, Russell Bivins 205

SUNDAY MIXED LEAGUE

Bob Feeney 227, 239, 647, Rich Winters 233, Robert Cady 197, Barbara Cady 188, Lynn Winters 170

LIBERTY ELKS BUMPER LEAGUE

Terrence Hayden 76, Jake Parks 69, Treyvon Haydenb 69, Madison Bertholf 64, Carson Jones 59, Locan Danzilo 55, Alanna Lonnio 53, Riley Totten 48, Alli Dworetsky 46, Hudson Danzilo 41

LIBERTY ELKS BANTAM LEAGUE

Mikey Fritz 113, 121, 234, Ian Cody 80, 106, 186, Tanner Parks 98, 76, 174, Dara Schiff 69, 80, 149, Lindsie Siegel 48, 99, 147, Marie Lyons 78, 63, 141, David Schiff 45, 83, 128, Zachary DeLong 80, 44, 124, Emma Dworetsky 61, 50, 111, Chandler Fink 48, 26, 74

LIBERTY ELKS TEENAGE LEAGUE

John Kolarik 151, 191, 190, 532, Anthony Kolarik 139, 171, 193, 503, Robby Lyons 146, 157, 173, 476, Glen McCausland 170, 108, 159, 437, Ryan Feeney 137, 148, 145, 430, Anthony Lupardo 131, 173, 94, 398, Cameron Reichenbaugh 149, 134, 112, 395, Zachary Cody 139, 112, 115, 366, Alaura DeLong 127, 110, 102, 339, Bobby Kehrley 108, 111, 97, 316, Felicia Reichenbaugh 75, 63, 120, 258 Keith Smith 236, 209, 627, Jim Fiore 217, 221, 622, Thomas Fix 209, 210, 589, Phil Norris 193, 207, 572, Kevin Norris 221, John Cummings 201, 213, Russell Bivins 205

Here & There Column 12-6-11

2011-12-07T09:24:00.000-08:00

The Battle To Save "Merry Christmas"

The last time we looked I believe that Christmas is a national holiday but the way things have been going the last several years you never know when someone or some organization will petition our government to remove this date as a national holiday.
We have seen it time and again that some in the commercial market have retailers avoiding any mention of Christmas and even some merchants have banned their employees from using the greeting "Merry Christmas."
There has been proof beyond any doubt that a number of organizations have declared war on any expression of the Christian faith.
Each year communities announce their tree lighting events during the month of December and with terminology they use they are trying to be "politically correct" instead of displaying the real meaning of Christmas for Christians....which of course is the Nativity scene.
We certainly do not have anything against the Christmas tree and lighting ceremonies that include this tree and the lighting of the Menorah which is a major part of the Jewish Hanukkah holidays.
One of the oldest symbols of the Jewish faith is the menorah and this religious symbol is a symbol of the nation of Israel and their mission to be "a light unto the nations," (Isaiah 42.6. But, again why do we not see The Nativity Scene included in our many December ceremonies. The Nativity Scene displaying the birth of Jesus Christ is the true symbol for Christians during the Christmas season.
It is wrong for the community tree lighting ceremonies to censor this Christian symbol as a part of what is called "insensitive to the many people of different faiths."
As you can tell from the short list of common December traditions, we live in a greatly diverse country, so checkered with individuality that anyone can celebrate what they want, where they want and how they want to so let's get on with the untangling of the lights, trimming of the Christmas tree, lighting the kinara, spinning of the dreidel and planning of our New Year Resolutions.
Statistics say that about 96 percent of Americans said in 2005 that they celebrate Christmas while 80 percent described themselves as Christian.......so its more then politically correct to say "Merry Christmas."
Christmas in December is important for this month because the holiday more so than any other drives business and manufacturing for millions of corporations around the world.
For those who do not celebrate Christmas it is important to note that the holidays of Hanukkah and Kwanzaa also play leading roles during the month of December so keeping in mind these precious holidays there is no harm in saying "Happy Holidays" because there is nothing incorrect about the short, good-natured greetings.
We are proud to say "Merry Christmas" and believe its time to repair the damage that has been done by groups and organizations who have tried to take "Christ" out of Christmas.
Have a Merry Christmas, a Happy Hanukkah, a Joyful Kwanzaa and a Safe and Healthy New Year.

Bowling Highlights Column 12-2-11

2011-12-02T12:52:00.000-08:00

PBA TOUR RETURNS TO ESPN SUNDAY

The third annual PBA World Series of Bowling is in the books and beginning Sunday, Dec. 4, ESPN will provide millions of bowling fans with nationally-televised coverage of the PBA Tour during the 2011-12 season.
The PBA Tour’s new television season, which includes 18 Sunday telecasts, will begin with a “doubleheader” on Dec. 4 with the men’s and women’s World Bowling Tour Finals presented by the PBA airing in back-to-back one-hour segments. The PBA-ESPN season will conclude with the live finals of the PBA Tournament of Champions from Red Rock Lanes in Las Vegas on Sunday, April 15.
Supplementing the ESPN telecasts, pba.com’s exclusive Xtra Frame online bowling channel will provide pre- and post-tournament coverage of events as well as start-to-finish coverage of four new Xtra Frame Tour events during the season. For Xtra Frame subscription information click on the Xtra Frame logo on the pba.com homepage.
The 2011-11 and XTRA Frame PBA Tour Schedule is as follows (all times are Eastern):
Dec. 4, 1 p.m. – GEICO World Bowling Tour Finals presented by the PBA (men), Las Vegas.
Dec. 4, 2 p.m. – GEICO World Bowling Tour Finals presented by the PBA (women), Las Vegas.
Dec. 11, 1 p.m. – WSOB PBA World Championship, Carter Division, Las Vegas.
Dec. 18, 1 p.m. – WSOB PBA World Championship, Hardwick Division, Las Vegas.
Jan. 1, 1 p.m. – WSOB PBA World Championship, Petraglia Division, Las Vegas.
Jan. 8, 1 p.m. – WSOB PBA World Championship, Aulby Division, Las Vegas.
Jan. 15, 1 p.m. – WSOB PBA World Championship finals, Las Vegas.
Jan. 21-22 – Xtra Frame coverage of Cheetah Open presented by Ebonite, Fountain Valley, Calif.
Jan. 22, 3 p.m. – WSOB Bayer Viper Open, Las Vegas.
Jan. 29, 12:30 p.m. – USBC Masters, Las Vegas.
Feb. 5, 4 p.m. – Chris Paul PBA Celebrity Invitational, New Orleans.
Feb. 12, 3 p.m. – WSOB Chameleon Open, Las Vegas.
Feb. 18-19 – Xtra Frame coverage of Don Johnson Memorial Open presented by Columbia 300, Columbus, Ohio
Feb. 19, 3 p.m. – WSOB Scorpion Open, Las Vegas.
Feb. 26, 3 p.m. – 69th U.S. Open, North Brunswick, N.J.
March 4, 3 p.m. – WSOB GEICO Shark Open, Las Vegas.
March 10-11 – Xtra Frame coverage of Detroit Open presented by Track
March 25, 2:30 p.m. – WSOB Mark Roth-Marshall Holman PBA Doubles Championship, Las Vegas.
March 31-April 1 – Xtra Frame coverage of Dick Weber PBA Playoffs presented by Hammer, Indianapolis
April 1, 1 p.m. – WSOB Carmen Salvino Classic, Las Vegas.
April 8, 1 p.m. – WSOB Pepsi PBA Exempt Players Championship, Las Vegas.
April 15, 1 p.m. – PBA Tournament of Champions, Las Vegas.

The Bowling Tip
By Mike Luongo

Bowlers: This week the tip is for all bowlers to truly assist you on how to best use the dots and arrows on the approach as target aids.
When preparing to execute a bowling shot, whether it is a strike or spare, you must be prepared to understand the path down the lane you intend your bowling ball to take. With this in mind, when stepping on the approach you should have a focal point from which the ball will roll off your hand in the direction you intend it to go, picked out.
If you throw a hook ball, you will be rolling the ball toward the intended break point...the spot on the lane you expect you ball to change direction.
If you are rolling the ball straight , the pocket or the pin/pins will be your intended target.
The tip: Look at your intended target and bring your eyes back so the spot on the lane that you are most comfortable looking at......whether it be the dots or an arrow.
To play the modern game, the sooner the ball comes off your hand the better. If you are looking at an arrow and tend to throw or hit up on the ball instead of rolling it off your hand, bring your eyes more toward the dots.
If you are a bowler that tends to play more across the boards with a lot of traction, your focal point should be as far right (or left) as in between the lanes to get the ball to the correct break point.
If you play a straighter game with a small hook, your correct focal point may be toward the 3 pin.
Remember, there is no substitute for making a good shot. If you combine good shots with good thinking , your scores will increase.
Mike Luongo is technically certified through IBPSIA as a Pro Shop Operator and Master Instructor. He is also a Silver Level Coach with the USBC and is an Advisor along with being involved with Special Events with the Storm and Roto Grip Bowling Ball Company. If you have a question or subject you would like covered, he can be reached by telephone at 435-720-7935 or via email at mikel@stormbowling.com

This column is written by Ed Townsend, a public relations consultant to the amateur and professional sport of bowling and to several bowling writers associations. If you have a topic that would make good reading, or have league and tournament information and scores, Ed can be reached at 845-439-8177, by email at edwardctownsend@hotmail.com, by fax at 845-205-4474. For a more expanded version of this column visit our Web Page at http://bght.blogspot.com/. We are also available on Facebook.

LOCAL BOWLING SCORES

2011-12-02T12:43:00.000-08:00

LOCAL BOWLING SCORES
BY ED TOWNSEND

BEECHWOOD LANES
Provided by Lori Kimmes

MONDAY LADIES LEAGUE

Diane Conroy 213, 154, Lois Erdman 171, 158, Jackie Gieger 172, 152, 161, Julie Yewchuck 164, 160, Jodi Gulley 179, Nicole Hubert 159, Beth Schumacher 151, 160, Dot McCormack 152, 162, Jody Schanil 156.

CALLICOON KRISTAL BOWL
Provided by Kristal Whitmore

MONDAY HORTONVILLE LADIES LEAGUE

Kelly Gombita 157, Lillian Zieres 151, Pat Peters 153, Rebecca Rhodes 174, 174, Deedee Schrader 151, Judy Mohn 150.

TUESDAY DELAWARE VALLEY MEN’S LEAGUE

Gary Maas 195, Brian Starr 214, 233, 613, Mark Hawley 189, 199, Jeremy Gulley 189, 188, Joe Gager 241, 234, 191, 666, Jon Wayne 188, 201, Ed Leroy 186, Brian Marino 182, Alan Rutledge 200, Kory Keesler 183, Bruce Rutledge 195, Rick Weigelt 206, Damien Vanleuven 218, 191, 193, 602, Gary Erlwein 219, 188, Don Hill 200, 196, Charlie Reichenbaugh 238, Eugene Fulton 194, 191, Mike Gieger 181, Tad Dosher 225, Ray Wunderlich 209.

FOX BOWLING CENTER
Provided By Bill Gleim

TUESDAY LADIES EARLY BIRDS LEAGUE

Sheila Tompkins 197, Bonnie Laduke 502.

WEDNESDAY MEN’S INDEPENDENT LEAGUE

Tom Anderson 226, 245, 622, Andrew Bullis 255, 255, 704, Marc Cetta 229, 634, Dale Conklin 225, 627, Frank Couse Sr. 266, 662, Jim Dibble 246, 278, 725, Brandon Drumm 233, 612, Brian Drumm 257, 607, John Fish 237, 624, Bill Gleim 277, 237, 710, John Gurnick 237, 605, Rob Johnson 226, 279, 710, Dick Layton 235, 619, Donnie Marino 258, 238, 720, Cory Newman 234, 619, Mitch Persbacker 245, 655, Brian Tiffany 233, Zuke Wormuth 267, 668, Jeremy Wormuth 600, Jay Wormuth 232, 641.

THURSDAY MEN’S DEPOSIT NATIONAL LEAGUE

Andy Bullis 235, 246, 660, Ray Cornwell 225, Howard Couse Sr. 243, 669, Jeff Curtis 226, 630, Carl Davis 234, Lenn Davis 230, Paul Ignatovich 234, 636, Greg Keesler 237, 602, Neil Mosher 259, 674, Dick Price 244, Dan Wormuth 269, 238, 256, 763, Jeremy Wormuth 236, 643.

FRIDAY COUPLES LEAGUE

Audie Boice 225, Howard Couse Sr. 600, Frank Couse Sr. 236, 225, 233, 694, Anne Couse 180, 506, Greg Keesler 244, 660, Dave Lester 255, 656, Dana McGraw 203, Mark McGraw 238, 609, Rick Mills 622, Sheri Oralls 187, 525, Walt Oralls 236, 641, Tim Smith 251, 633, Scott Wahl 235, Sandy Winans 211, 529, Dan Wormuth 235, 268, 697.

SUNDAY MIXED FUN LEAGUE

DJ Capel (Bantam Boys) 124, Kristyanna Capel (Youth Girls) 136, 162, 208, 506, Ray Cornwell 625, Don Marino 627, Dustin Mills (Bantam Boys) 107, Savanna Mills (Youth Girls) 132, 156, 144, 432, Shelly Mills 224, 554, Alea Tiffany (Youth Girls) 134, Parker Tiffany (Bantam Boys) 131, Ed Townsend 229, Shirley Townsend 181, 506.

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

MONDAY MEN’S LEAGUE

Matt Fallon 258, 279, 743, Vinnie Scuderi 245, Jim Piontex 248, Frank Scuderi 234, Anthony Atkins 228, Jim Frost 234, 620, John Lopez 235, Steve Rivera 242, 642, Keith Smith 238, 245, 653, Shane Conner 249, 621, Mike Weiner 624, Don Durland 279, 243, 245, 767, Jaryl Scott 242, Vinnie Collura 233, 651, James Durland 232, 676, Tim McIntyre 250, 631, John Wilhelm 269, 693, Eddie Lake 247, 235, 672, Rick Lake 246, 298, 703, John Hoffmann 237, 667, Jim VanAken 241, 640, Josh Strang 234, 618, Dave Graham 242, Frank Eichenlaub III a 225, 226, 631, Cecil Walters 605, Laresko Niffa 255, 640, Larry Berens 236, Erik Miller 254, 257, 730, Jack Moylan 226, 256, 699, James Ratner 609, Pedro Agipito 257, 636.

TUESDAY MIXED FIREFIGHTERS LEAGUE

Trasey Barres 213, 236, 185, 634, Mary Lee Williams 181, 181, 221, 583, Joan Redington 202, 208, 566, Linda Schaefer 188, 210, 565, Suzette Bertholf 181, 206, 564, Joan Lake 209, 531, Andrea Grossman 181, 517, Cara Nicholson 181, 512, Pedro Agapito 236, 276, 733, Russ Keesler 279, 234, 727, Edward Walsh 258, 236, 227, 721, Eddie Lake 258, 687, Ed Guthrie 226, 249, 677, Wayne Atkins 253, 670, Dave Dibble Jr. 233, 259, 658, Shane Cunningham 235, 628, Ryan Lepke 613, Cecil Walters 237, 607, Stan Gilmore 226, Robert Nicholson 243.

WEDNESDAY MEN’S LEAGUE

Timmy Minton 629, Wayne Atkins 235, 628, Gregory Fallon 235, 638, Matt Fallon 233, 628, Don Durland 297, 248, 718, Tim McIntyre 237, 226, 686, Josh Strang 260, 246, 692, Jaryl Scott 606, Alpesh Patel 245, Rick Lara 246, 656, John Hoffmann 249, 252, 715, Jim VanAken 226, Steve Belgiovene 258, 247, 268, 773, Tom Belgiovene 267, 661, Frank Gerow Jr. 236, Craig Wilhelm 248, 626, Kenny Atkins 248, 232, 700, Eddie Walsh 227, James Durland 230, Pedro Agapito 622, Paul Durland 255, 630, Frank DiConstanzo 225.

THURSDAY LADIES LEAGUE

Lisa Muller 191, Trasey Barres 204, 191, Barbara Feller 200, Kathy King 216, Pat Gibson 190, 222, Franny Kaiser 197, 211, Joan Lake 201, 213, Maria Frunzi 180.

FRIDAY MIXED LEAGUE

David Graham 253, 257, 723, Eddie Lake 246, 669, Michael Mulligan 234, 647, Larry Berens 234, 644, Ryan Lepke 227, 611, Tom Palmer 231, 225, 648, Frank Scuderi 605, Eugene Kelly 255, 640, John Hoffmann 607, John Wilhelm 248, 644, Paul Berens 266, Robert Sze 234, 605.

LIBERTY LANES
Provided By Bob Fix Jr.

MONDAY MEN’S LEAGUE

Kyle Stevens 226, 210, 267, 703; Paul Minton 233, 235, 645; Carmine Santillo 244, 205, 630; Manasseh O’Brien 219, 246, 624; Dean Shattuck 221, 191, 592, Ricky Nichols 222, 587, Chris McKay 212, 207, 582, Ralph Coney 200, 234, 580, Ed Blume 217, 572, Bruce Garritt 212, 570, Pete Meachum 214, Rudy Belanchia 201, 207, Robert Cady 190, 206, Ray Stanishia 202, Jason Jones Sr., 199, Chris Stevens 198, Walt Edwards 193, Todd Houghtaling 192

WEDNESDAY MEN’S LEAGUE

Keith Smith, 258, 246, 214, 718, Kyle Stevens 276, 209, 213, 698, Stew Stevens 212, 233, 193, 638, Jerry Scandore 192, 225, 220, 637, Ed Blume 224, 213, 193, 630, Thomas Fix 195, 230, 198, 623, David Graham 211, 223, 615, Chris Stevens 234, 200, 609, Merlin Bound 196, 201, 581, Jim Fiore 199, 219, 580, Chuck McAllister 190, 218, 577, Gene Smith 216, Rudy Belanchia 215, Ray Stanishia 212, Mark Carman Sr. 211, 192, Glenn Norris 211, Carlos Torres 202, Rob Tuttle 190, 200, Herbie Sklar 194, 190, Jason Jones Sr. 193, Deming Roosa 193, Mike Aumick 191, Luis Torres 191

FRIDAY MIXED LEAGUE

Kyle Stevens 199, 236, 202, 637, John Melchik 250, 571, Debbie Sklar 203, 504, Sharon Russell 182, 502, Wendy Swan 173, 487, Larry Goldenberg 190, 213, Stew Stevens 207, Randy Kinred 196, Geo Crary 194, Ralph Cannon 192, Bonnie Carman 172

LIBERTY ELKS BUMPER LEAGUE

Colin Flynn 73, Jake Parks 62, Riley Totten 58, Madison Bertholf 56

LIBERTY ELKS BANTAM LEAGUE

Kayla McMahon 53, 67, 120, Marie Lyons 76, 113, 189, Lindsie Siegel 75, 88, 163, Sean McMahon 37, 71, 108, Mikey Fritz 78, 88, 166, Jarod Hellerer 75, 68, 143, Zachary DeLong 68, 62, 130, Dara Schiff 64, 104, 168, Tanner Parks 64, 51, 115, David Schiff 37, 81, 118, Kyle Flynn 65, 73, 138, Corrine Hellerer 34, 48, 82, Chandler Fink 21, 46, 67

LIBERTY ELKS TEENAGE LEAGUE

Anthony Kolarik 192, 210, 178, 580, Louie Brahm 158, 196, 192, 546, Anthony Lupardo 132, 156, 174, 462, Ryan Feeney 163, 134, 157, 454, John Kolarik 140, 151, 162, 453, Robby Lyons 138, 159, 138, 435, Cameron Reichenbaugh 141, 128, 115, 384, Glen McCausland 107, 125, 125, 357, Jonathan Griesbeck 123, 88, 128, 339, Bobby Kehrley 110, 109, 97, 316

SATURDAY MIXED LEAGUE

Thomas Fix 236, 236, 192, 664, Gene Smith 225, 229, 614, Walt Edwards 212, 195, 193, 600, Kevin Norris 211, 205, 581, Keith Smith 222, 581, Chris Gibson 215, Deming Roosa 202, Russell Bivins 196, Tabatha Smith 193

SUNDAY MIXED LEAGUE

Rich Winters 209, 257, 226, 692, Thomas Fix 211, 213, 202, 626, Robert Cady 199, 215, 593, Jim Fiore 194, 203, 193, 590, Bob Feeney 196, 200, 581, Robert Feeney Jr. 209, Jerry Scandore 193, Sheila Fix 177

Here & There Column 11-29-11

2011-11-28T21:24:00.000-08:00

Trusting Facebook ?

If you want to talk about something that can consume a lot of your time (and many consider it wasted time) then Facebook certainly can fit right at the top of the list.
I use it to keep track of folks and we also use it for our columns.
Other folks use it to tell you their daily life story....when they go to bed, when they get up, where they have been, where they are going, etc, etc,
Wow.....privacy certainly it not a part of Facebook and some of the language we see on these pages just does not belong there.
So many users of Facebook say they don not trust Facebook chief Mark Zuckerberg as Facebook's real customers are not its 800 million free users but the companies who actually pay for our data which for some includes everything about us.
Now one can only guess that Zuckerberg gives a hoot about privacy guarantees because the only thing we will get is an illusion of privacy.
Just look at what this network recently performed as they gave users a big redesign of its interface that only encourages us users to divulge more about our lives.
Zuckerberg notes that the new sharing functions will help tell the story of our lives letting users tell their friends what they're reading, watching, hearing, eating and consuming.
Now the major reason Facebook wants us to do this is so they can use it to sell more fine-tuned advertising.
For those who are not aware Facebook has formed partnerships with Spotify, Netflix and Yahoo, companies that distribute music, movies and news.
Facebook's popularity works because folks like you and I want to connect in more meaningful ways with the people we know and they keep pushing us to make more of our private lives public.
We think there should be privacy guarantees and we are always telling folks close to us they should be careful what they put on Facebook.

Bowling Highlights Column 11-25-11

2011-11-25T09:14:00.000-08:00

USBC Offers Experience Leagues

United States Bowling Congress Sport Bowling members looking to challenge themselves on the same conditions seen on the Professional Bowlers Association Tour again will have that opportunity with the return of the PBA Experience.
PBA Experience leagues will be back in action beginning Nov. 1, and bowlers will be able to test their skills on the Viper, Shark, Scorpion, Chameleon, Cheetah, Earl Anthony, Carmen Salvino, Detroit Open, World Championship, Tournament of Champions and U.S. Open oil patterns featured at national and regional PBA events. Patterns will be available in the coming weeks as they are adapted for the various lane machines.
"Bowlers really seem to enjoy measuring themselves against the pros they see on TV and other Sport bowlers," said USBC Executive Director Stu Upson. "We are pleased to once again partner with the PBA to offer this option to leagues across the country."
Competing on the same lane patterns used at the highest level helps bowlers focus on accuracy and shot making and puts an emphasis on spares. What sets a Sport pattern apart from a traditional house condition is the ratio of oil applied to the lane. A Sport pattern is much flatter and less forgiving, while a house shot allows for a greater margin of error.
While competing in a PBA Experience league does require a membership upgrade, there are many benefits to taking the Sport Bowling challenge. Along with being able to pinpoint weaknesses and hone their skills, Sport members are eligible for special awards, member rewards, great discounts from bowling's top manufacturers and local pro shops and a members-only section on BOWL.com that features tips and other valuable information.
"PBA Experience leagues allow bowlers to experience what it's like to bowl on the PBA Tour, but at their own pace and in a more comfortable environment," said PBA Commissioner Tom Clark. "These patterns are familiar and recognizable, and bowlers can improve by watching the PBA telecasts for strategies or by reading tips from their favorite PBA stars. We're all looking forward to the return of this program."
The international oil patterns currently being used for Team USA Experience leagues will continue to be available.
For more information on PBA Experience leagues, visit BOWL.com/sportbowling.

The 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 the hand only, not your arm.
Using the proper technique will allow you to get as much rotation on the ball as desired.
Note: 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 technically certified through IBPSIA as a Pro Shop Operator and Master
Instructor. He is also a Silver Level Coach with the USBC and is an Advisor along with being involved with Special Events with the Storm and Roto Grip Bowling Ball Company. If you have a question or subject you would like covered, he can be reached by telephone at 435-720-7939 or via email at mikel@stormbowling.com

This column is written by Ed Townsend, a public relations consultant to the amateur and professional sport of bowling and to several bowling writers associations. If you have a topic that would make good reading or have league and tournament scores and information, Ed can be reached by phone at 845-439-8177, by email at edwardctownsend@hotmail.com and by fax at 845-205-4474. For a more expanded version of this bowling column please visit our Web Page at http://bght.blogspot.com/ This column is also available on Facebook.

Local Bowling Scores

2011-11-25T09:02:00.000-08:00

LOCAL BOWLING SCORES
BY ED TOWNSEND

BEECHWOOD LANES
Provided by Lori Kimmes

MONDAY LADIES LEAGUE

Jackie Gieger 155, Jodi Gulley 153, Beth Schumacher 178, Tracey Puerschner 150, 153, Diane Staves 156, 179, 171, 506, Diane Conroy 154, 169, Lori Kimmes 152, Barbara Cady 154.

CALLICOON KRISTAL BOWL
Provided by Kristal Whitmore

MONDAY HORTONVILLE LADIES LEAGUE

Sue Naughton 176, Kelly Gombita 167, Lillian Zieres 203, 184, 180, 567, Rebecca Rhodes 167, 150, Maureen Schlott 153, Joyce Brooks 160, Debbie Loughrey 170, Judy Mohn 165, 160, Kim Murphy 159, Mary Fitzgerald 162.

TUESDAY DELAWARE VALLEY MEN’S LEAGUE

Mark Hawley 183, Jeremy Gulley 180, Joe Gager 215, 185, Jon Wayne 194, 222, Kory Keesler 246, Jamie Greir 204, Ray Wunderlich 225, Mike Cole 213, 197, Brian Starr 222, Albert Tyles 201, Eugene Fulton 188, Wally Warren 189.

FOX BOWLING CENTER
Provided by Bill Gleim

TUESDAY LADIES EARLY BIRDS LEAGUE

Linda Ferris 180, Bonnie Laduke 233, 512, Sherry Persbacker 195, 513.

WEDNESDAY MEN’S INDEPENDENT LEAGUE

Andy Boice 226, Al Bullis Sr. 618, Andrew Bullis 264, 256, 702, Dale Conklin 648, Frank Couse Sr. 244, 646, Jim Dibble 226, 226, 646, Brian Drumm 235, 620, Randy Evanitsky Jr. 238, 622, Art Gately 254, Bill Gleim 277, 647, John Gurnick 228, Paul Ignatovich 245, 248, 686, Steve Jacobi 619, Rob Johnson 258, 702, Dick Layton 225, 241, 669, Robert McNaught 615, Donnie Marino 256, 233, 691, Mitch Persbacker 621, Dick Price 226, 631, Paul Siegler 235, Tim Smith 607, Zuke Wormuth 258, 230, 232, 720, Tony Wright 245, 693.

THURSDAY MEN’S DEPOSIT NATIONAL LEAGUE

Al Bullis Sr. 233, 647, Andy Bullis 257, 676, Craig Conklin 607, Ray Cornwell 225, Frank Couse Sr, 226, 225, 656, Jeff Curtis 259, 654, Carl Davis 635, Lenn Davis 236, 607, Paul Ignatovich 601, Gino Jones 232, 614, Greg Keesler 279, 605, Rick Mills 627, Neil Mosher 258, 237, 674, Dick Price 279, 652, Dan Wormuth 287, 692, Jay Wormuth 239, 641.

FRIDAY COUPLES LEAGUE

Howey Couse Jr. 299, 228, 723, Anne Couse 180, 233, 560, Bill Gleim 225, 273, 691, Julie Martin 191, Dana McGraw 191, 190, 201, 582, Rick Mills 232, 626, Sheri Oralls 224, 183, 557, Sandy Winans 215, Dan Wormuth 227, 627, Jeremy Wormuth 613.

SATURDAY BANTAM JUNIOR LEAGUES

Junior League boys Leal Gotthardt 141, Matthew Bennett 134, girls Cassandra Schoonmaker 143, Trisha McElroy 133, Bantam girls Bethany Brown 132, 102, Brenna Gleim 100, boys Ronnie Ellis 118, Thomas Schoonmaker 101.

SUNDAY MIXED FUN LEAGUE

Ray Cornwell 603, Don Marino 244, 234, 259, 737, Savanna Mills (Youth girls) 150, 154, 427, Parker Tiffany (Bantam boys) 149, 114, 131, Shirley Townsend 182, 508.

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

MONDAY MEN’S LEAGUE

Roy Sweeney 227, 637, Eddie Lake 255, 237, 676, Mike Mulligan 225, Shane Conner 639, Dan Ricco 236, 620, Mike Weiner 233, 235, 672, George “Spoon” Battle 263, 673, Larry Berens 288, 629, Erik Miller 233, 652, Donnie Durland 279, 245, 704, Jaryl Scott 267, 685, Vinnie Collura 235, 617, Matt Fallon 236, 669, Frank Scuderi 611, Jack Moylan 236, 654, Mitch Juron 266, 637, Pedro Agapito 279, 255, 243, 777, Anthony Atkins 245, 664, Kenny Atkins 226, 644, Wayne Atkins 257, 234, 707, Jesse Lopez 233, Jason Jones 249, 622, Dave Graham 247, 225, 688, Nate Sanders 234, James Durland 225, 669, John Wilhelm 233, 604, John Hoffmann 259, 670, Josh Strang 234, 609, Tom Belgiovene 227, 228, 625, Jody Farquhar 227, 256, 665, Al Caycho 237, 632, Keith Smith 225, 257, 678, Kevin Stackhouse 615, Cecil Walters 225, 624, Laresko Niffa 236, 675.

TUESDAY MIXEDFIREFIGHTERS LEAGUE

Joan Redington 219, 180, 571, Trasey Barres 195, 213, 567, Suzette Bertholf 185, 202, 535, Heather Dobell 514, Mary Lee Williams 501, Linda Schaefer 186, 501, Andrea Grossman 184, Cara Nicholson 182, Eddie Lake 268, 268, 733, Ryan Lepke 299, 698, Edward Walsh 277, 663, Mitch Juron 245, 662, Wayne Atkins 264, 639, Pedro Agapito 227, 635, Ed Guthrie 623, Robert Yakin Jr. 609, Shane Cunningham 245, Dave Dibble Jr. 244, Neil Bell Jr. 237, Kris Gwiozdowski 245.

WEDNESDAY MEN’S LEAGUE

Eddie Walsh 245, 661, James Durland 238, 234, 661, Pedro Agapito 267, 655, George “Spoon” Battle 613, Tim McIntyre 645, Josh Strang 237, 249, 643, Jaryl Scott 267, 694, Dan VanAken 233, 627, Kyle Vanwolde 245, 625, Timmy Minton 234, 648, Wayne Atkins 258, 632, John Hoffmann 238, 617, Jim VanAken 226, Steve Belgiovene 257, Gregory Fallon 237, 616, Matt Fallon 257, 236, 690, John Wilhelm 242, 674, Don Durland 248, 247, 677, Kevin Stackhouse 245, 664, Kenny Atkins 245, 247.

THURSDAY LADIES LEAGUE

J. Drobysh 187, K. Sawyer 191, M. Conklin 198, J. Lake 184, 211, B. Merton 213, 195, C. Nicholson 184, D. Durland 233, 200, M. Wilcox 206, T. Schultz 192.

FRIDAY MIXED LEAGUE

David Graham 234, 257, 706, Eddie Lake 267, 704, Ryan Lepke 227, 628, Tom Palmer 247, 225, 668, Frank Scuderi 225, 624, Eugene Kelly 234, 650, Wayne Luttrell 602, John Wilhelm 633, James Piontek 236, Cathy Carpenter 191, 190, 553, Linda Carrier 180, 502, Joan Lake 528, Carolyn Williams 198, April Aldrich 181, 203, 512, Mary Ann Drobysh-Berens 223, 532, Jessica Mulligan 199, Trasey Barres 183, 529, Laura Palmer 184.

LIBERTY LANES
Provided by Bob Fix Jr.

MONDAY MEN’S LEAGUE

Kyle Stevens 247, 278, 713, Paul Minton 255, 604, Chris Stevesn 196, 238, 591, Chas Tuttle 214, 221, 581, Todd Houghtaling 199, 576, Dan Martinetti 201, 193, 574, Carlos Torres 190, 231, 571, Anthony Atkins 232, Ed Blume Sr. 228, Walt Edwards 209, Ralph Coney 208, Chris McKay 201, Burdy Belanchia 196, Dean Shattuck 196, Robert Cady 194, and Thomas Fix 191.

WEDNESDAY MEN’S LEAGUE

Keith Smith 246, 238, 215, 699, Kyle Stevens, 237, 241, 214, 692, Russell Bivins, 206,276,661, Gene Smith 224, 224, 636, Anthony Atkins 219, 220, 193, 632, Thomas Fix 191, 207, 220, 618, Chris Stevens 216, 225, 618, Rich Bivins, 212, 215, 616, Rob Tuttle, 269, 615, Paul Minton 235, 192, 612, Dwayne Cabrera 197, 220, 595, Jerry Scandore 205, 209, 592, Jim Fiore 193, 203, 194, 590, Stew Stevens 192, 216, 580, Mike Aumick 214, Deming Roosa 214, Dave Sawall 214, Jason Jones 212, Mark Carman Jr. 203, 191, Bobby Cooper 196, 200, Ed Blume 197, David Graham 197, 190, Tony Mears 195, Mike Durbak 192, Merlin Bound 191, Robert Stewart 191, Carlos Torres 191.

THURSDAY LADIES LEAGUE

Wendy Finn 187, 513, Tabatha Smith 183, 184, 513, Elisa Bound 201, 506, Billie Jo Bound 170, 490, Audrey Woolard 175, 480, Maureen Hopper 194, Karen Martin 181, Nancy Blume 178, Jane Mann 177, Diane Edwards 172, Laurie Dutcher 170.

FRIDAY MIXED LEAGUE

Kyle Stevens 223, 205, 191, 619, Alan La Bounty 211, 195, 591, Larry Goldenberg 190, 205, 195, 590, Betty Jane Stevens 213, 529, Sharon Russell 180, 173, 516, Geo Cary 197, Luis Torres, Brian Devine 190, Vicky Ferrazzoli 180, Wendy Swan 172.

SATURDAY MIXED LEAGUE

Keith Smith 214, 276, 214, 704, Thomas Fix, 258, 190, 222, 670, Russell Bivins 222, 200, 209, 631, Deming Roosa 226, 593, Gene Smith 226, 192, 578, Tabatha Smith 185, 502, Phil Norris 193, Michele Roosa 177.

SUNDAY MIXED LEAGUE

Jim Fiore 246, 205, 223, 674, Thomas Fix 234, 237, 653, Rich Winters Sr. 203, 225, 223, 651, Bob Feeney 210, 216, 602, Barbara Cady, 195, 493, Jan Brahm 179, 480, Jerry Scandore 216, Robert Cady 197, 191, Lynn Winters 172, 194, Dottie Fiore 192, Jan Brahm 179.

LIBERTY ELKS BUMPER LEAGUE

Hudson Danzilo 78, Logan Danzilo 71, Colin Flynn 55, Ali Dworetsky 53, Riley Totten 53, Jake Parks 51, Madison Bertholf 48.

LIBERTY ELKS BANTAM LEAGUE

Ian Cody 97, 82, 179, Jarod Hellerer 86, 71, 157, Kayla McMahon 80, 53, 133, David Schiff 77, 48, 125, Kylie Flynn 49, 71, 120, Chandler Fink 70, 49, 119, Sean McMahon 70, 40, 110, Tanner Parks 51, 54, 105, Emma Dworetsky 46, 50, 96, Corrine Hellerer 49, 45, 94.

LIBERTY ELKS TEENAGE LEAGUE

John Kolarik 211, 192, 185, 588, Ryan Feeney 156, 176, 158, 490, Anthony Kolarik 193, 148, 132, 473, Louie Brahm 119, 131, 180, 430, Anthony LuPardo 129, 147, 148, 424, Zachary Cody 154, 147, 111, 412, Glen McCausland 127, 163, 114, 404, Alaura Delong 146, 144, 89, 389, Cameron Reichenbaugh 115, 131, 125, 371, Bobby Kehrley 140, 108, 122, 370, Jonathan Griesbeck 113, 137, 115, 365, Felicia Reichenbaugh 157, 95, 74, 326.

Here & There Column 11-22-11

2011-11-21T21:22:00.000-08:00

County Voters Want New Direction

Congratulations to Sullivan County voters in the Nov. 8 elections .....they voted to tell candidates that they must stop doing political business as usual and that the "good-old-boy" style of politics must become a thing of the past.
County legislative incumbents caught up with the sweeping broom included Leni Binder, Jodi Goodman and as of this writing a close race in District 3 between incumbent Elwin Wood and Kitty Vetter might end up with the incumbent on the losing side.
We don't take the Nov 8 vote and the changes that will take place because of this vote as just being political as in Democrat vs. Republican.
Candidates need the political party system but in local elections its the quality of the candidate that puts them in the winning circle.
Several of the new legislators we have known over the years will have to prove to the political system that their personal knowledge and background will benefit all Sullivan County residents......the election of Cindy Kurpil Gieger and Ira Steingart brings a breath of fresh air to our local government.
We do not personally know Gene Benson, Cora Edwards or Scott Samuelson but they were part of the new boys on the block that voters approved of and we wish all the new legislators the best as they hopefully can come up with solutions to working through difficult financial times with limited reserves and cut backs in state and federal funding.
The new legislature will definitely be challenged as they attempt to bring fiscal responsibility, honesty and accountability to their elected positions.
These new legislators will learn quickly what all government has had to learn these past several years.
We hope and pray that they are not consumed as they develop new ideas on how to reduce the size of government with consolidation that must bring a reduction in the heavy tax burden we are all facing.

Bowling Highlights Column

2011-11-18T08:53:00.000-08:00

James VanAken Rolls 3rd 300 Game

Forty-two year-old Woodbourne bowler James VanAken recorded his third career 300 game on November 7 in the Monday Men's league at Kiamesha Lanes.
This 300 game along with a 235 and a 187 gave James a 722 series and was rolled on lanes 11 and 12 using a Hammer Black Widow Sting bowling ball.
VanAken has been bowling for some 23 years and his two previous 300 games were also bowled at Kiamesha Lanes.
He presently maintains a 201 average in the Monday league and a 206 in the Wednesday Men's league, also at Kiamesha Lanes.
James serves as the secretary of both the Monday and Wednesday Men's leagues.
Bowlers on Jim's Monday night team consist of John Hoffmann, Josh Strang and Tom Belgiovene.
James is married 14 years to Loretta and their family consists of daughters Kristy, Megan, Stephanie and Jennifer.
He is employed at Clearwater Dist. as a service technician.

The Bowling Tip
By Mike Luongo

Bowlers: This week's tip is for bowlers using high performance balls.
These balls are made of urethane, urethane with reactive additives, with or without particles.
All performance balls come out of the box with either some degree of matte finish, a compounded finish or polished finish.
When a manufacturer chooses a box finish for a bowling ball, many times it is for shelf appeal. All companies want you to choose their products and what you need to know as a customer is that the cover on your performance ball can be adjusted to best fit your needs.
What does this mean for a customer? To maximize your scoring ability on a given lane condition, the cover stock of your bowling ball must match the lane condition. If your ball is grabbing too early, you will need some polish. If the ball is already polished, use a higher degree of polish, preferably something with a slip agent. This will help you get the ball down the lane with less effort.
The tell tale sign of a ball grabbing the lane too soon is when you see the ball hook and then it stops hooking.
On the other hand, if your ball is skidding too far down the lane, you will need surface friction on the ball. How much friction you will need will depend on your ball speed, rev rate and the amount of oil on the lane. The degree of matte finish could be as little as 4,000 or as much as 320.
Reminder.....these are adjustments to fine tune your ball reaction. It is up to the Pro Shop professional to help you purchase the ball or balls with the proper core and cover to match both your game and the lane surface on which you bowl. Depending on how serious you are about your bowling, and how many centers you bowl in, you may need more than one ball to help you match the conditions.
And always remember.....your equipment should be cleaned each time it is used.
Mike Luongo is technically certified through IBPSIA as Pro Shop Operator and Master Instructor. He is also a Silver Level Coach with the USBC and is also an Advisor along with being involved with Special Events with the Storm and Roto Grip Bowling Ball Company. If you have a question or subject you would like covered, he can be reached by telephone at 435-720-7939 or via email at mikel@stormbowling.com

This column is written by Ed Townsend, a public relations consultant to the amateur and professional sport of bowling and to several bowling writers associations. If you have a topic that would make good reading or have league and tournament scores and information, Ed can be reached by phone at 845-439-8177, by email at edwardctownsend@hotmail.com and by fax at 845-205-4474. For a more expanded version of this column go to our Web Page at http://bght.blogspot.com/ We are also available on Facebook.

Local Bowling Scores

2011-11-18T08:43:00.000-08:00

LOCAL BOWLING SCORES
BY ED TOWNSEND

BEECHWOOD LANES
Provided by Lori Kimmes

MONDAY LADIES LEAGUE

Diane Staves 152, Diane Conroy 159, 171, Lois Erdman 151, 180, 172, 503, Jackie Gieger 161, Julie Yewchuck 179, Pam Wayne 153, Dot McCormack 159, 170, Tracey Puerschner 178, 202, 172, 552.

CALLICOON KRISTAL BOWL
Provided By Kristal Whitmore

MONDAY HORTONVILLE LADIES LEAGUE

Sue Naughton 154, Kelly Gombita 157, 161, Pat Peters 154, Rebecca Rhodes 155, Judy Mohn 174, Sue Zieres 156, Sillporah Boldiis 173, 186.

TUESDAY DELAWARE VALLEY MEN’S LEAGUE

Mark Hawley 182, Joe Gager 184, Jon Wayne 195, Kory Keesler 200, Kris Rasmussen 194, Mike Cole 235, 193, Gary Maas 198, Eugene Fulton 190, Mike Gieger 186, Wally Warren 182, Tom Brockner 186, Damien VanLeuven 202, 186, Gary Erlwein 204, 184, Jeremy Gulley 182.

FOX BOWLING CENTER
Provided By Bill Gleim

TUESDAY LADIES EARLY BIRDS LEAGUE

Linda Ferris 181.

WEDNESDAY MEN’S INDEPENDENT LEAGUE

Tom Anderson 235, Andrew Bullis 236, 641, Marc Cetta 617, Cody Conway 225, Brandon Drumm 246, Brian Drumm 247, John Gurnick 225, 245, 660, Jack Hazen 226, 606, Paul Ignatovich 608, Rob Johnson 225, 627, Greg Keesler 239, 604, Don Marino 237, 607, Ed Milk Jr. 631, Neil Mosher 267, 685, Dick Price 238, 602, Tim Smith 620, Zuke Wormuth 259, 663, Jeremy Wormuth 611, Jay Wormuth 226, Tony Wright 231, 263, 717.

THURSDAY MEN’S DEPOSIT NATIONAL LEAGUE

Al Bullis Jr. 614, Al Bullis Sr. 243, Andy Bullis 259, 235, 707, Dale Conklin 229, Howard Couse Sr. 606, Jeff Curtis 227, 605, Paul Ignatovich 631, Gino Jones 225, Greg Keesler 225, 649, Neil Mosher 606, Paul Siegler 239, Scott Wahl 266, 629.

FRIDAY COUPLES LEAGUE

Judy Ellis 184, Hope Jones 214, 503, Wayne McClenon 227, Mark McGraw 230, Sheri Oralls 204, 189, 558, Jen Smith 182, Brianna Walker 199, 522, Sandy Winans 190, Jeremy Wormuth 225, 606.

SATURDAY YOUTH LEAGUES

Junior League: Kayla Smith 139, Rachel Hanstine 140, Bantam League: Mikayla Norton 102, Ronnie Ellis 113.

SUNDAY MIXED FUN LEAGUE

Kristyanna Capel (youth girls) 183, 223, 163, 569, Don Marino 235, Rick Mills 249, 230, 692, Savanna Mills (youth girls) 125, 142, Shelly Mills 194, 543, Shirley Townsend 194, 192, 534.

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

MONDAY MEN’S LEAGUE

Jaryl Scott 249, 238, 671, Pedro Agapito 247, 668, Dave Graham 277, 228, 729, Nate Sanders 268, 258, 714, Willie Bartley 225, John Fischer 608, Al Caycho 243, 611, Cecil Walters 225, Ronnie Totten 254, 638, George “Spoon” Battle 245, Larry Berens 227, 613, Dan Ricco 255, 643, Tom Palmer 603, Matt Fallon 268, 627, Jim Piontex 226, Frank Scuderi 234, 290, 737, James Durland 247, Justin Lopez 233, 605, Eddie Lake 233, 248, 674, Rick Lake 247, 268, 732, Anthony Atkins 244, 664, John Hoffmann 255, 239, 248, 742, Josh Strang 257, 687, Tom Belgiovene 243, 671.

TUESDAY MIXED FIREFIGHTERS LEAGUE

Mary Lee Williams 187, 233, 183, 603, Joan Lake 200, 200, 571, Carena Collura 180, 185, 521, Cara Nicholson 188, 513, Andrea Grossman 195, 505, Joan Redington 181, Mandy Juron 198, Eddie Lake 236, 246, 683, Edward Walsh 237, 226, 663, Stan Gilmore 227, 656, Dave Dibble Jr. 225, 225, 649, Wayne Atkins 235, 640, Ryan Lepke 247, 638, Ed Guthrie 229, 637, Cecil Walters 244, 610, Mitch Juron 266, Russ Keesler 227.

WEDNESDAY MEN’S LEAGUE

John Hoffmann 246, 258, 716, Jim VanAken 236, 619, Steve Belgiovene 238, 650, Tom Belgiovene 226, 230, 647, Frank Muller 606, Kyle VanWolde 630, Shane Cunningham 267, 267, 706, Tim McIntyre 244, Josh Strang 237, 289, 675, Jaryl Scott 226, 265, 707, Eddie Walsh 622, James Durland 243, 662, Greg Fallon 257, 279, 704, Matt Fallon 609, Donald Durland 235, 235, 238, 708, Alpesh Patel 611, Craig Wilhelm 247, 608, Kenny Atkins 256, 657, Anthony Atkins 227, Wayne Atkins 632, Paul Durland 615, Frank DiConstanzo 237, Dan VanAken 227, 610.

FRIDAY MIXED LEAGUE

David Graham 265, 641, Eddie Lake 256, 641, Larry Berens 225, 252, 633, Ryan Lepke 247, 225, 226, 698, Frank Emmens 242, 659, Eugene Kelly 225, 230, 234, 689, John Hoffmann 225, 639, Dan Ricco 236, John Wilhelm 231, 648, James Piontek 240, Joan Lake 204, 222, 596, Mary Ann Drobysh-Berens 506, Christina Seidler 192, 512, Antionette Rau 193, 211, 197, 601, Kathy Fielding 205, Cathy Carpenter 182, 202, 539, Julie Chen 180, Linda Schaefer 192.

LIBERTY LANES

Provided by Bob Fix Jr.

MONDAY MEN’S LEAGUE

Ralph Coney 237, 278, 696, Dean Shattuck 201, 216, 257, 674, Kyle Stevens 197, 225, 242, 664, Paul Minton 237, 192, 219, 648, Ed Blume 214, 203, 201, 618, Rudy Belanchia 212, 204, 193, 609, Todd Houghtaling 227, 604, Pete Meachum 209, 212, 601, Chris Stevens 226, 197, 587, Thomas Fix 226, 578, Robert Cady 192, 192, 191, 575, Chris McKay 213, Bruce Garritt 199, Dan Martinetti 196, Jason Jones 195, Manasseh O’Brien 194, Chas Tuttle 191.

WEDNESDAY MEN’S LEAGUE

Anthony Atkins 224, 246, 217, 687, Herbie Sklar 257, 202, 193, 652, Kyle Stevens 201, 197, 244, 642, Dwayne Cabrera 227, 200, 203, 630, Chuck McAllister 238, 203, 613, Ed Blume 196, 214, 191, 601, Thomas Fix 207, 215, 594, Ryan Lepke 211, 196, 587, Paul Minton 258, 586, Mark Carman Jr. 227, 192, 579, Jerry Scandore 209, 230, 579, Chris Stevens 236, Robert Stewart 233, Bobby Cooper 221, Deming Roosa 221, Carlos Torres 218, Mike Durbak 216, Mike Aumick 205, Glenn Norris 204, Jim Fiore 201, Mark Carman Sr. 200, Jason Jones Sr. 200, Rob Tuttle 199, Stew Stevens 194, Tony Mears 193, Dan Martinetti 192, Keith Smith 192.

THURSDAY LADIES LEAGUE

Tabatha Smith 181, 508, Wendy Finn 180, 491, Billie Jo Bound 179, 484, JoAnne Wright 176, 481, Sandy Cassevah 180, Joann Bowers 179, 179, Cindy Short 178, Kathi Smith 176.

FRIDAY MIXED LEAGUE

Kyle Stevens 231, 234, 245, 710, Alan LaBounty 241, 225, 651, Luis Torres 216, 197, 599, Sharon Russell 181, 220, 567, Geo Crary 215, Mike Fritz 192, Jeannie Melchik 173.

SATURDAY MIXED LEAGUE

Keith Smith 201, 207, 253, 661, Thomas Fix 211, 219, 194, 624, Phil Norris 190, 191, 217, 598, Russell Bivins 200, 204, 589, Deming Roosa 215, 190, 581, Tabatha Smith 171, 194, 191, 556, Michele Roosa 171, 491, Herbie Sklar 194, 214, Gene Smith 204, Chris Gibson 196.

SUNDAY MIXED LEAGUE

Bob Feeney 205, 248, 228, 681, Jim Fiore 204, 248, 641, Jerry Scandore 259, 197, 639, Robert Cady 193, 225, 602, Barbara Cady 194, 515, Sheila Fix 201, 512, Thomas Fix 215, Jan Brahm 173.

LIBERTY ELKS BUMPER LEAGUE

Riley Totten 74, Terrance Hayden 69, Alaura Delong 65, Alli Dworetsky 58, Logan Danzilo 49, Carson Jones 49, Hudson Danzilo 48, Madison Bertholf 39.

LIBERTY ELKS BANTAM LEAGUE

Mikey Fritz 92, 94, 186, Jarod Hellerer 101, 84, 185, Ian Cody 97, 68, 175, Lindsie Siegel 56, 117, 173, Zachary DeLong 70, 86, 156, Dara Schiff 78, 58, 136, Kayla McMahon 51, 73, 124, Tanner Parks 54, 52, 106, Corrine Hellerer 58, 46, 104, Sean McMahon 40, 57, 97, David Schiff 38, 54, 92, Emma Dworetsky 41, 47, 88, Chandler Fink 35, 37, 72.

LIBERTY ELKS TEENAGE LEAGUE

John Kolarik 256, 217, 215, 688, Anthony Kolarik 189, 169, 181, 539, Louie Brahm 169, 183, 161, 513, Robby Lyons 167, 154, 161, 482, Zachary Cody 169, 124, 406, Ryan Feeney 130, 130, 388, Felicia Reichenbaugh 162, 385, Anthony Lupardo 128, 149, 379, Cameron Reichenbaugh 129, 136, 370, Glen McCausland 95, 134, 317, Bobby Kehrley 116, Kamry Conboy 105, 104, Alaura DeLong 101, Jonathan Griesbeck 140.

Here & There Column 11-15-11

2011-11-15T21:24:00.000-08:00

Why Don't We Keep DST Year Round

Are we a nation who wants to use more energy or less energy?
A discussion two Saturday nights ago when we "fell back" with our clocks one hour from Daylight Savings Time (DST) to Standard Time brought on some interesting remarks and got the brain wheels churning with several thoughts.
One in our group offered the comment that the change to DST allows us to use less energy in lighting out homes and communities use less electricity with municipal lighting and shopping malls would also use less electricity in lighting their parking lots.
It is also a fact that in 2005 DST became four weeks longer as a result of the passage of the Energy Policy Act which extended DST by four weeks from the second Sunday of March to the first Sunday in November.
This Act was put into law with the hope that it would save10,000 barrels of oil each day through reduced use of power of businesses during daylight hours.....this does seem logical.
This procedure some said could not come up with energy savings using DST.
During DST the sun appears to rise one hour later in the morning and stretches the day longer by setting one hour later and discussion by our group indicated the following:
1. DST could reduce road accidents and injuries.
2. DST gives more social time with family and friends.
3. DST can boost the tourism industry because it increases the amount of outdoor activities.
4. DST can save energy due to less artificial light needed during the evening hours.
A lot of folks favor DST all year round but as long as the politicians and government have their fingers in this topic no predictions can be made where DST will go in the future.

Bowling Highlights Column 11-11-11

2011-11-12T08:19:00.000-08:00

USBC Open Package Available

Bowlers headed to the 2012 United States Bowling Congress Open Championships in Baton Rouge, La., will have the chance to be treated like Mardi Gras royalty if they take advantage of the tournament's new VIP program.
The USBC Open Championships VIP package includes several gifts, discounts and other features combined into one great deal that can be purchased exclusively on BOWL.com for just $199.95. It is perfect as a holiday gift or a special opportunity for a veteran competitor looking to enhance the tournament experience.
Because certain portions of the program must be scheduled, bowlers are required to purchase their VIP memberships at least 30 days prior to their dates of competition in Baton Rouge.
"The Open Championships experience already is unique and exciting for our bowlers, but we're hoping to make the 2012 event even more memorable with our VIP package," said Kevin Terry, USBC's Managing Director of Marketing and Membership. "We've combined all the best things from the tournament into one great package and added some special gifts and value for our most dedicated bowlers."
Here's a look at the components of the VIP package:
Member polo shirt, One-hour coaching session on the new practice lanes, which will feature the tournament lane condition, VIP Welcome/Express tournament check-in,
VIP photo/video package, Complimentary locker, Express weigh-in, Complimentary seating at USBC-televised events, 25% discount at the on-site USBC SportStore, $50 Bowling Ball Express discount, VIP membership card.
The VIP package does not include entry fees for the event. To get complete details and become an Open Championships VIP, visit BOWL.com/vip, or call (800) 514-2695, ext. 3151.

The Bowling Tip
By Mike Luongo

Bowlers: This week's tip will help you execute and repeat good shots by having your body set properly so that you can use the laws of physics to roll the ball and eliminate tension in your swing.
As I've mentioned in previous columns, too much upper body and head movement make it very difficult to repeat shots.
The purpose of the stance is to place the body in an athletic position, eliminate all unnecessary movements during the approach and reduce tension.
Resting forearms against the body, in the stance, will help reduce tension in the upper body.
How do we do this?
Here are the four steps in the proper order for setting posture.
1. Set the feet (toward your breakpoint).
2. Set your head (tilted over the ball).
3. Set your posterior (this is your balance point as you are swinging a heavy object).
4. Set the ball position close as noted above.
You are now in position to start a smooth approach. Maintain your body position and let the ball swing under your shoulder.You sill find this easy to repeat shot after shot.
Mike Luongo is technically certified through IBPSIA as a Pro Shop Operator and Master Instructor. He is also a certified Silver Level Coach with the USBC and is an Advisor along with being involved with Special Events with the Storm and Roto Grip Bowling Ball Company. If you have a question or subject you would like covered, he can be reached by telephone at 435-720-7939 or via email at mikel@stormbowling.com

This column is written by Ed Townsend, a public relations consultant to the amateur and professional sport of bowling and to several bowling writers associations. If you have a top that would make good reading or have league and tournament scores and information, Ed can be reached at 845-439-8177, by email at edwardctownsend@hotmail.com and by fax at 845-205-4474. For a more expanded version of this column visit our Web Page at http://bght.blogspot.com/ We are also available on Facebook.

LOCAL BOWLING SCORES

2011-11-12T08:07:00.000-08:00

LOCAL BOWLING SCORES
BY ED TOWNSEND

BEECHWOOD LANES
Provided by Lori Kimmes

MONDAY LADIES LEAGUE

Julie Yewchuck 154, Pam Wayne 157, Diane Staves 157, 153, Barbara Cady 157, 174, Beth Schumacher 151, Dot McCormack 154, Tracey Puerschner 183, 175, 179, 537, Jody Schanil 164.

CALLICOON KRISTAL BOWL
Provided by Kristal Whitmore

MONDAY HORTONVILLE LADIES LEAGUE

Sue Naughton 163, 158, Linda Millis 157, Lillian Zieres 199, 157, 152, 508, Pat Peters 155, 169, Debbie Loughrey 179, Sillporah Boldiis 150.

TUESDAY DELAWARE VALLEY MEN’S LEAGUE

Mark Hawley 188, Jon Wayne 175, Alan Rutledge 179, Kory Keesler 184, 223, 204, 611, Don Hill 186, Brian Marino 190, Mike Cole 183, 182, Jeff Nober 188, Eugene Fulton 191, Mike Sorge 182, 179, Mike Gieger 192, Damien VanLeuven 178, Josh Milucky 197.

FOX BOWLING CENTER
Provided by Bill Gleim

TUESDAY LADIES EARLY BIRDS LEAGUE

Bonnie Laduke 189.

WEDNESDAY MEN’S INDEPENDENT LEAGUE

Tom Anderson 225, 234, 659, Andrew Bullis 276, 234, 713, Cody Conway 233, Randy Evanitsky Jr. 247, Bill Gleim 239, 610, Steve Jacobs 229, 627, B.J. Johnson 246, Donnie Marino 242, 274, 723, Ed Milk Jr. 225, Mitch Persbacker 233, Tim Smith 236, 620, Zuke Wormuth 631, Jeremy Wormuth 615, Jay Wormuth 234.

THURSDAY MEN’S DEPOSIT NATIONAL LEAGUE

Al Bullis Jr. 255, 632, Al Bullis Sr. 609, Andy Bullis 233, 602, Dale Conklin 258, 609, Ray Cornwell 231, Paul Ignatovich 247, 672, Greg Keesler 226, 630, Matt May 254, Rick Mills 236, Neil Mosher 630, Dick Price 235, 628, Tim Smith 246, 647.

FRIDAY COUPLES LEAGUE

Howey Couse Jr. 237, 258, 225, 720, Anne Couse 217, 194, 184, 595, Judy Ellis 512, Bob Ellis 247, 622, Hope Jones 184, Lisa Koch 180, Dana McGraw 188, 193, 546, Mark McGraw 227, 624, Sheri Oralls 191, 514, Walt Oralls 247, 618, Tim Smith 250, 608, Dan Wormuth 256, 665, Michelle Wormuth 191, 525.

SATURDAY BANTAM-JR. LEAGUE

Junior League boys: Nick Dunlap 164, Leal Gotthardt 148, Junior League girls: Brooke Rosengrant 141. Bantam League boys: Jeremiah Burrows 91, Bantam League girls: Brenna Gleim 96.

SUNDAY MIXED FUN LEAGUED

.J. Capel (Bantam Boys) 125, 112, Kristlyanna Capel (Youth Girls) 140, 151, 127, 418, Ray Cornwell 622, Don Marino 260, 666, Dustin Mills (Bantam Boys) 107, 115, 111, Jean Mills 501, Rick Mills 253, 616, Savanna Mills (Youth Girls) 139, 137, 152, 428, Parker Tiffany (Bantam Boys) 155, 102.

KIAMESHA LANES

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

MONDAY MEN’S LEAGUE

John Lopez 258, 601, Jason Jones 232, 618, George “Spoon” Battle 236, Erik Miller 246, 670, Eddie Lake 247, Rick Lake 235, 646, Anthony Atkins 632, Kenny Atkins 245, 665, Wayne Atkins 234, 266, 277, 777, Nate Sanders 236, 244, 678, John Fisher 226, 600, Matt Fallon 236, 236, 667, Vinnie Scuderi 237, 603, Jim Piontex 225, John Hoffmann 233, 262, 712, Josh Strang 226, 226, 668, Tom Belgiovene 234, 237, 646, Francisco Martinez 234, 615, Jody Farquhar 235, Al Caycho 604, Keith Smith 238, 235, 646, Mike Weiner 258, 664, Paul Durland 245, 680, Vinnie Collura 226, Kevin Stackhouse 238, 238, 645, Ronnie Totten 641, Jack Moylan 629, Mitch Juron 243, Cory VanKeuren 248, 625, Craig Wilhelm 225, Jon Wilhelm 235, 228, 679, Pedro Agapito 610, Armen Murad 229, 231, 648.

TUESDAY MIXED FIREFIGHTERS LEAGUE

Suzette Bertholf 189, 205, 570, Mary Lee Williams 208, 194, 549, Trasey Barres 180, 185, 519, Andrea Grossman 183, 504, Joan Lake 181, Cara Nicholson 186, Barbara Rustic 183, 189, Joan Redington 180, Ed Guthrie 254, 673, Robert Yakin Jr. 238, 232, 660, David Dibble Jr. 256, 660, Ryan Lepke 244, 242, 658, Russ Keesler 630, Eddie Walsh 227, 623, Pedro Agapito 228, 600, Stan Gilmore 229, Neil Bell Jr. 226, Jack Rustic 226.

WEDNESDAY MEN’S LEAGUE

Greg Fallon 226, Matt Fallon 268, 642, Jon Wilhelm 248, 670, Don Durland 232, 269, 258, 759, Shane Cunningham 246, 654, Kyle VanWolde 632, Eddie Lake 286, 225, 707, Shawn Sinistore 243, 625, James Durland 230, 234, 639, Pedro Agapito 237, 624, John Hoffmann 236, 257, 683, Tom Belgiovene 233, 627, Kevin Stackhouse 257, 652, Kenny Atkins 225, 234, 671, Josh Strang 267, 662, Jaryl Scott 237, 643, Charlie Tuttle 232, Timmy Minton 235, Anthony Atkins 229, Wayne Atkins 639, Al Frangipone 238, Jason Jones 228, 642, Dan VanAken 249, 648.

FRIDAY MIXED LEAGUE

Larry Berens 250, 241,713, Jon Wilhelm 243, 631, Eddie Lake 242, 226, 675, Leroy Williams 237, John Hoffmann 236, 225, 676, Kevin Stackhouse 234, 618, Tom Palmer 232, 667, Dave Graham 630, Joan Lake 221, 510, Antionette Rau 203, 199, 557, Linda Schaefer 187, Sherri Laird 183, Carolyn Williams 180, 505.

LIBERTY LANES

Provided by Bob Fix Jr.

MONDAY MEN’S LEAGUE

Kyle Stevens 215, 237, 258, 710; Ralph Coney 224, 210, 233, 667, Dean Shattuck 193, 244, 202, 639, Thomas Fix 269, 635, Chris Stevens 218, 213, 609, Ed Blume 201, 213, 191, 605, Rudy Belanchia 202, 202, 194, 598, Jason Jones Sr. 247, 593, Walt Edwards 200, 221, 587, Paul Minton 211, 583, Todd Houghtaling 213, Robert Cady 212, Chris Santillo 208, Chris McKay 199, 195, Pete Meachum 198, Bruce Garritt 192

WEDNESDAY MEN’S LEAGUE

Dwayne Cabrera 203, 234, 247, 684, Kyle Stevens 210, 246, 225, 681, Anthony Atkins 214, 238, 217, 669, Chris Stewart 213, 212, 226, 651, Jim Fiore 204, 257, 646, Thomas Fix 268, 234, 643, David Graham 245, 224, 641, Jerry Scandore 226, 224, 620, Gene Smith 202, 213, 592, Stew Stevens 191, 203, 194, 588, Ed Blume 192, 218, 583, Rich Bivins 213, Mark Carman Sr. 190, 212, Paul Minton 210, Jason Jones 198, 205, Larry Hicks 204, Mike Durbak 197, 190, Glen Norris 195, Robert Stewart 194, Ray Stanishia 192, Chris Stevens 192, 191, Mark Carman Jr. 191, Deming Roosa 190

THURSDAY LADIES LEAGUE

JoAnne Wright 171, 487, Elisa Bound 176, 481, Wendy Finn 192, Debbie Sklar 188, Jane Mann 185, Barbara Cady 179, Tabatha Smith 174, Amanda Irwin 173, Carly Sklar 173, Maureen Barber 172, Sue Jones 171

FRIDAY NIGHT MIXED LEAGUE

Kyle Stevens 221, 246, 220, 687, Connie Beach 179, 180, 528, Debbie Sklar 185, 182, 510, Sharon Russell 170

SATURDAY MIXED LEAGUE

Phil Norris 199, 223, 606, Kevin Norris 237, 585, Michele Roosa 172, 487, Glenn Norris 233, Deming Roosa 214, Keith Smith 211, Jim Fiore 195, Wendy Swan 183

SUNDAY MIXED LEAGUE

Kyle Stevens 253, 212, 234, 699, Bob Feeney 215, 213, 617, Robert Cady 207, 221, 590, Barbara Cady 213, 172, 553, Dean Winters 206, Dottie Fiore 202, Jim Fiore 192, Sara Jahrling 171

LIBERTY ELKS BUMPER LEAGUE

Alanna Lonnio 72, Jake Parks 59, Terrence Hayden 58, Madison Bertholf 41

LIBERTY ELKS BANTAM LEAGUE

Ian Cody 93, 87, 180, Marie Lyons 91, 87, 178, Lindsie Siegel 89, 77, 166, Zachary DeLong 75, 83, 158, Jarod Hellerer 89, 51, 140, David Schiff 62, 73, 135, Dara Schiff 59, 65, 124, Tanner Parks 48, 69, 117, Corrine Hellerer 58, 35, 93, Chandler Fink 35, 24, 59, Aidan Whitehead 19, 30, 49

LIBERTY ELKS TEENAGE LEAGUE

John Kolarik 220, 189, 166, 575, Louie Brahm 174, 199, 163, 536, Anthony Kolarik 225, 146, 155, 526, Ryan Feeney 180, 121, 154, 455, Anthony Lupardo 132, 124, 147, 403, Glen McCausland 135, 85, 156, 376, Zachary Cody 131, 128, 107, 366, Jonathan Griesbeck 153, 154, Bobby Kehrley 79, 101, 89, 269, Alaura DeLong 79, 134

Here & There Column 11-8-11

2011-11-08T07:47:00.000-08:00

Unforgettable Postseason & Series

I'm one of those avid baseball fans who has been around this great game for some 59 years when I first started playing competitive high school baseball on the JV team at Liberty High School in 1952.
We didn't have little league and such back then so I learned the game at our neighborhood field on Wawanda Avenue near the former late Joe Fersch property in Liberty.
When I was old enough I tried out for the school junior varsity team where I pitched and played third base.
In all I have played and coached the sport for 41 years but was still amazed at the most recent World Series which saw the St. Louis Cardinals cap off a postseason nobody figured they'd be part of by defeating the Texas Rangers 6-2 in game 7.
Each night the Series was played I would comment to Shirley (also a great fan of the game) that I did not think the Cardinals could stand up against the talent laden Rangers.
But, the resilient Redbirds proved me wrong and following the completion of the historic game 6 win I said St. Louis will win game 7 with ease.
Who would have ever figured that in the waning days of August St. Louis had a 0.2 chance of getting into the playoffs. They got in on the last day of the regular season after the Atlanta Braves folded, beat a very talented Philadelphia Phillies team in five division series games and the Milwaukee Brewers in six championship series games.
In the World Series they were behind three games to two and were on the brink of elimination.
Twice in game 6 they were down to their last strike, only to rally with David Freese's triple off the right field wall to score two runs and tie the game.
This series had everything including Albert Pujols record three homers in game 3 and a Cardinal team that just refused to fold.
Kudos to the great Cardinal coach Tony LaRussa who announced his retirement and retires third on the all-time wins list.
Can't wait for spring training and wonder where the National League batting champion Jose Reyes will be playing?

Bowling Highlights Column 11-4-11

2011-11-04T08:55:00.000-07:00

Dean Shattuck Scores 7th Career 300

Monticello right-handed power bowler Dean Shattuck smashed the maples for his 7th career 300 game October 24 in the Monday Two-Man Doubles league at Liberty Lanes.
He previously this year during the 2010-2011 league season rolled his 6th 300 game on February 28 in the Monday Men's league at Kiamesha Lanes.
Dean is considered a competent knowledgeable kegler with a keen savvy of lane conditions wherever he bowls.
His 300 on October 24 came in the first game of the night and was bowled on lanes 5 and 6 using a Brunswick Intense Inferno bowling ball. His total of the night included a 212 for a 696 series total.
Dean commented that all the strikes were in the pocket.
The 50-year-old right handed bowler recorded his fifth career 300 game on October 14 of last year in the Thursday Men's league at Colonial Lanes in Chester.
Dean bowls regularly in the Monday Men's Doubles league at Liberty Lanes with his doubles partner Bob Cady of Livingston Manor.
His fourth career 300 was bowled December 23, 2009 in the Wednesday Men's league at Kiamesha Lanes.
Always an advocate for the improvement of the sport of bowling and while a member of the Wednesday Men's league at Kiamesha Lanes Shattuck several years ago was one of the strong proponents of adding a more difficult shot.
Dean noted that at that time there was a need to change the oil pattern (or lane shot) because of the fact that the former easy house pattern produced averages that were not real. "We needed a truer shot pattern", Shattuck noted at that time.
Prior to his December 23, 2009 perfect game Dean purchased a new MoRich LevRG bowling ball and he credits that ball with his fourth 300.
Dean's third career 300 was bowled on January 30, 2008, also in the Wednesday Men's league at Kiamesha Lanes with scores of 300, 238, 237, 771.
His previous high series was an 813.. He scored his second career 300 game on February 21, 2007 in the Wednesday Men's league at Kiamesha Lanes.
Dean is a member of the board of directors of the Tri-County NY USBC and has been bowling for over 29 years.
Married to Kelly, they have one daughter, Kayla.
Employed as an electrician in Rockland County Dean also owns and operates his own electrical contracting business.

The Bowling Tip
By Mike Luongo

Bowlers: This weeks tip will help you execute and repeat good shots by having your body set properly so that you can use the laws of physics to roll the ball and eliminate tension in your swing.
As I've mentioned in previous columns, too much upper body and head movement make it very difficult to repeat shots.
The purpose of the stance is to place the body in an athletic position, eliminate all unnecessary movements during the approach and reduce TENSION.
Resting forearms against the body, in the stance, will help reduce tension in the upper body.
How do we do this?
Here are the four steps in the proper order for setting posture.
1. Set the feet (toward your break point).
2. Set your head (tilted over the ball).
3. Set your posterior (this is your balance point as you are swinging a heavy object).
4. Set the ball position close as noted above.
You are now in position to start a smooth approach. Maintain your body position and let the ball swing under your shoulder. You will find this easy to repeat shot after shot.
Note: Watch the PBA and note the body positions but keep in mind that your exact body position may vary to accommodate different physiology. Also, if your ball does not fit, it will be difficult to eliminate tension from your swing.
Mike Luongo is technically certified through IBPSIA as a Pro Shop Operator and Teacher. He is also a Silver Level Coach with the USBC and is an Advisor along with being involved with Special Events 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 e-mail at mikel@stormbowling.com

This column is written by Ed Townsend, a public relations consultant to the amateur and professional sport of bowling and to several bowling writers associations. If you have a topic that would make good reading, or have league and tournament scores and information, Ed can be reached at 845-439-8177, via e-mail at edwardctownsend@hotmail.com and by fax at 845-205-4474. For a more expanded version of the bowling column, please visit our Web Page at http://bght.blogspot.com/ This column is also available on Facebook.
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Local Bowling Scores

2011-11-04T08:31:00.000-07:00

LOCAL SCORES
BY ED TOWNSEND

BEECHWOOD LANES
Provided By Lori Kimmes

MONDAY LADIES LEAGUE

Diane Staves 171, Diane Conroy 163, Barbara Cady 162, Tracey Puerschner 178, Julie Yewchuck 160 and Jackie Mootz 201.

CALLICOON KRISTAL BOWL
Provided By Kristal Whitmore

MONDAY HORTONVILLE
LADIES LEAGUE

Sue Naughton 163, Kelly Gombita 162, Jane Benson 164, DeeDee Schrader 196 and Barbara Pingel 160.

TUESDAY DELAWARE
VALLEY MEN’S LEAGUE

Mark Hawley 221, 195, Joe Gager 180, 191, Jon Wayne 206, 182, Kory Keesler 201, 205, Ray Wunderlich 211, Mark Scriber 190, 181, Mike Cole 201, 181, 186, Brian Starr 183, Matt Fulton 184, Eric Kubenik 183 and Bob Head 186.

FOX BOWLING CENTER
Provided By Bill Gleim

TUESDAY LADIES
EARLY BIRDS LEAGUE

Jen Smith 516 and Briana Walker 190, 235, 582.

WEDNESDAY MEN’S
INDEPENDENT LEAGUE

Tom Anderson 258, 677, Al Bullis Sr. 229, 650, Andrew S. Bullis 257, 640, Marc Cetta 258, Dale Conklin 260, 644, Frank H. Couse Jr. 228, 649, Brandon Drumm 247, Nate Finch 245, 619, Craig Gehrig 616, Bill Gleim 264, 236, 668, John Gurnick 606, B. J. Johnson 248, 616, Rob Johnson 610, Donnie Marino 248, 235, 247, 730, Mark McGraw Jr. 228, Cory Newman 262, 648, Mitch Persbacker 235, 227, 653, Dick Price 279, 648, Zuke Wormuth 257, 653, Jeremy Wormuth 234, 243, 699, Ken Wormuth 236, Jay Wormuth 236, 610 and Tony Wright 612.

THURSDAY MEN’S DEPOSIT
NATIONAL LEAGUE

Al Bullis Jr. 245, 610, Andy Bullis 239, 619, Shawn Card 606, Ray Cornwell 233, 630, Tim Cornwell 233, Howard Couser Sr. 225, 602, Jeff Curtis 266, 680, Paul Ignatovich 235, 225, 666, Gino Jones 225, Greg Keesler 257, 626 and Neil Mosher 235, 637.

FRIDAY COUPLES LEAGUE

Howey Couse Jr. 245, Frank Couse Sr. 236, 648, Anne Couse 201, 194, 566, Bob Ellis 230, Gino Jones 232, 606, Derek Keesler 268, 607, Mark McGraw 238, 609, Sheri Oralls 181, 510, Jen Smith 180, 198, 535, Scott Wahl 246, Sandy Winans 189, Dan Wormuth 227, 234, 655 and Jeremy Wormuth 226.

JUNIOR LEAGUE
BANTAM BOYS-GIRLS

Brooks Rosengrant 136, Leal Gotthardt 121, Thomas Schoonmaker 95 and Brenna Gleim 118.

SUNDAY MIXED FUN LEAGUE

Kristyanna Capel (youth girls) 131, 174, 125, 430, Connor Cornwell (bantam boys) 140, 102, 140, Ray Cornwell 255, 623, Don Marino 236, 225, 675, Dave Mills 234, 232, 640, Savanna Mills (youth girls) 133, 141, 398, Parker Tiffany (bantam boys) 102, 101 and Shirley Townsend 183, 191.

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

MONDAY MEN’S LEAGUE

Shane Conner 229, 655, Dan Ricco 233, Mike Wiener 233, John Hoffmann 246, 276, 245, 767, Josh Strang 601, Tom Belgiovene 620, Jim Pointek 236, 632, Ronnie Totten 255, 660, Eddie Lake 234, 656, Rick Lake 646, Paul Durland 226, 268, 699, Vinnie Collura 235, 629, Francisco Martinez 245, 611, Al Caycho 242, James Ratner 234, 634, Dave Graham 227, 637, George “Spoon” Battles 238, 625, Larry Berens 637, Erik Miller 615, Kenny Atkins 634, John Lopez 228, 647, Tim McIntyre 231, 238, 236, 705 and Jon Wilhelm 227, 229, 661.

TUESDAY MIXED
FIREFIGHTERS LEAGUE

Russ Keesler 250, 660, Mitch Juron 225, 611, Ryan Lepke 244, 605, Dave Dibble Jr. 244, 605, Wayne Atkins 605, Ed Guthrie 233, Kevin Stackhouse 235, Jack Rustic 236, Peter Scannell 237, Trasey Barres 213, 542, Mary Lee Williams 201, 194, 539, Joan Lake 182, 193, 534, Joann Ruggiero 201, 516, Andrea Grossman 190, 504, Cara Nicholson 180 and Debra Blackford 203.

WEDNESDAY MEN’S LEAGUE

Craig Wilhelm 630, Cecil Walters 626, Kevin Stackhouse 278, 243, 725, Kenny Atkins 241, 249, 704, Anthony Atkins 246, 277, 726, Wayne Atkins 245, 267, 725, Paul Durland 225, Shane Cunningham 233, 277, 699, Eddie Lake 266, 227, 276, 769, John Hoffmann 289, 279, 781, Jim VanAken 244, 237, 691, Tom Belgiovene 235, 634, George Battle 602, Tim McIntyre 245, 666, Josh Strang 237, 676, Jaryl Scott 225, 243, 689, Gregory Fallon 246, 227, 697, Jon Wilhelm 231, 638, Donald Durland 234, 243, 663, Rick Lara 233, 652, Frank Emmens 623, Eddie Walsh 236, 624, Shawn Sinistore 236, 629 and Pedro Agapito 645.

THURSDAY LADIES LEAGUE

Liz Stubits 201, 200, Trasey Barres 216, Barbara Merton 181, 192, Ann Sawyer 204, Karen Perrello 192, Debbie Durland 193, 184, 181, 558, Shirley Bowen 231, Kathy King 205, 191, Franny Kaiser 189 and Cara Nicholson 204.

FRIDAY MIXED LEAGUE

Joan Lake 182, 238, 184, 604, Carolyn Williams 208, 182, 565, Mary Ann Drobysh Berens 203, 205, 579, Cathy Carpenter 180, 202, 552, Donna Smith 187, Linda Schaefer 500, Leroy Williams 612, David Graham 258, 256, 718, Eddie Lake 248, 676, Larry Berens 225, 234, 673, Tom Palmer 246, 237, 278, 761, John Hoffmann 613, Wayne Luttrell 247, John Wilhelm 235, 629, Frank Emmens 245, 613 and Paul Berens 235.

LIBERTY LANES
Provided By Bob Fix Jr.

MONDAY MEN’S LEAGUE

Ralph Coney 232, 197, 242, 671; Anthony Atkins 221, 242, 199, 662; Walt Edwards 203, 220, 232, 655; Bruce Garritt 246, 234, 651; Kyle Stevens 256, 229, 643; Paul Minton 279, 639; Carmine Santillo 235, 207, 623, Thomas Fix 195, 198, 223, 616, Rudy Belanchia 235, 193, 610, Dean Shattuck 216, 205, 587, Robert Cady 190, 203, Ed Blume Sr. 202, 202 and Carl Houghtaling 200, 190.

WEDNESDAY MEN’S LEAGUE

Kyle Stevens 279, 200, 202, 681, David Graham 213, 234, 190, 637, Dwayne Cabrera 235, 236, 629, Mike Aumick 203, 210, 214, 627, Paul Minton 244, 213, 627, Carlos Torres 226, 218, 624, Anthony Atkins 205, 205, 205, 615, Jerry Scandore 275, 612, Ed Blume 216, 213, 609, Mike Durbak 208, 213, 604, Keith Smith 220, 584, Herbie Sklar 205, 575, Chuck McAllister 223, Geo Crary 215, Dan Martinetti 214, Dave Sawall 212, Mark Carman Sr. 205, Thomas Fix 205, Stew Stevens 200, Robert Stewart 199, Tony Mears 194, Deming Roosa 194, Chris Stevens 194, Jim Fiore 193 and Rob Tuttle 192.

THURSDAY LADIES LEAGUE

Tabatha Smith 224, 213, 190, 627, Elisa Bound 181, 226, 538, JoAnne Wright 203, 526, Wendy Finn 174, 201, 521, Billie Jo Bound 182, 484, Joan Fredenburg 192, Barbara Cady 182, Lynn Winters 179 and Betty Schleiermacher 170.

FRIDAY MIXED LEAGUE

Carlos Torres 223, 201, 231, 655, Kyle Stevens 243, 196, 596, Sharon Russell 255, 176, 579, Mike Fritz 212, Tony Padial 195, Ralph Cannon 191, Geo Crary 190, Wendy Swan 183, Debbie Sklar 179 and Betty Jane Stevens 172.

SATURDAY MIXED LEAGUE

Walt Edwards 204, 196, 195, 595, Tabatha Smith 171, 482, Gene Smith 200, Deming Roosa 194, Chris Gibson 192 and Wendy Swan 189.

LIBERTY ELKS BUMPER LEAGUE

Terrence Hayden 75, Madison Bertholf 67, Carson Jones 57, Treyvon Hayden 56 and Jake Parks 55.

LIBERTY ELKS BANTAM LEAGUE

Marie Lyons 84, 126, 210, Lindsie Siegel 132, 78, 210, Ian Cody 85, 91, 176, Jarod Hellerer 72, 102, 174, David Schiff 65, 65, 130, Corrine Hellerer 50, 53, 111, Zachary DeLong 54, 53, 107, Kayla McMahon 48, 52, 100, Sean McMahon 52, 47, 99 and Chandler Fink 30, 47, 77.

LIBERTY ELKS TEENAGE LEAGUE

John Kolarik 248, 217, 181, 646, Cameron Reichenbaugh 159, 177, 157, 493, Anthony Kolarik 148, 175, 166, 489, Ryan Feeney 149, 175, 162, 486, Robby Lyons 174, 148, 159, 481, Louie Brahm 140, 158, 151, 449, Glen McCausland 110, 125, 138, 373, Anthony Lupardo 120, 111, 105, 336, Zachary Cody 111, 96, 123, 330, Bobby Kehrley 106, 100, 104, 310 and Alaura DeLong 90, 99, 95, 284.

SUNDAY MIXED LEAGUE

Thomas Fix 235, 224, 204, 663, Rich Winters 212, 216, 204, 632, Bob Feeney 192, 246, 618, Jim Fiore 204, 203, 577, Barbara Cady 182, 188, 206, 576, Bob Cady 202, 191, 182, 575, Jerry Scandore 204, 212, 573, Matt Frumess 193, Lynn Winters 174 and Sheila Fix 171.

Here & There Column 11-1-11

2011-11-01T21:18:00.000-07:00

GET OUT AND VOTE

Today's date of 11-1-11 is significant in many ways.....you don't see it but once in a lifetime and it is a date today that reminds everyone that there is one week left in the political campaign that ends next Tuesday with elections.
There's no doubt about the fact that politicians continue to be, well, politicians, and that is why voters have to stand up for democracy and turn out for each and every election, regardless of whether there is an exciting race on the ballot.
To do anything else plays into the hands of political strategists counting on apathetic voters staying home on Election Day.
At times, both political parties attempt to take advantage of that apathy.
Sullivan County voters have major reasons to register their vote as there are candidates ranging from key county offices (Sullivan County Clerk and Sullivan County Coroner), the full county legislature, town supervisors, various town board positions and New York State Supreme Court Judicial District on next weeks ballot.
Serious issues facing all of us include both local municipalities and the county having limited reserves, cut backs in state and federal funds, a cap on taxes and cut backs in almost everything.
We support candidates who will bring real fiscal responsibility , honesty and accountability to their elected position.
Verbiage such as bringing us new ideas without clear identification of these new ideas and saying they will bring additional revenue to the county without saying what this revenue will consist of is meaningless.
Get out and vote next Tuesday for responsible candidates who will work to reduce the size of government with elimination of some forms of government, consolidation of services and will work to reduce the heavy tax burden we all face.
Tell this years candidates they must stop doing political business as usual.
The "good-old boy" style of politics must become a thing of the past and you can do your part on Election Day.

James I. O'Neill 28--Tri Valley 7

2011-10-29T10:27:00.000-07:00

Action Friday afternoon Oct. 28 at Dietz Stadium in Kingston as the varsity foodball season at Tri-Valley came to an end in Sectional Play with James I. O'Neill defeating the Tri-Valley Bears 28-7.

"Kitty" Vetter Meet The Candidate Night

2011-10-29T10:21:00.000-07:00

Sullivan County politicians attending the "Kitty" Vetter Meet The Candidate night at the Lazy Beagle Restaurant October 25 in Livingston Manor were, from the left, Sullivan County Coroner Tom Warren, Town of Liberty Republican Candidate for Supervisor Lynn Killians, District 3 Legislature candidatge "Kitty" Vetter and County Republican Chairman Richard "Dick" Coombe.

Bowling Highlights Column 10-28-11

2011-10-29T10:11:00.000-07:00

Debbie Durland Scores 300

Wurtsboro bowler Debbie Durland scored her second career 300 game on October 13 in the Thursday Ladies League at Kiamesha Lanes.
Bowling for some 34 years she is considered one of the top premier lady bowlers in the Tri-County area.
She scored the perfect game on lanes 1 and 2 using an AMF Mega Friction bowling ball.
Along with the 300 game Debbie rolled a 186 single for a 631 series.
Her first 300 game was bowled in August of 2004.
Debbie is maintaining a 196 average in this the only league she is bowling in. She is also the secretary of this league.
During the summer months the team she bowls with in a mixed league at Colonial Lanes in Chester won the league championship.
Her Thursday night Ladies league team is Wagner's Masonry comprised of team members Rita Burdick, Rudy Hoke and Pat Gibson.
Debbie's three children, Donald, James and Sarah are all active well known league bowlers.
She is employed in Patients Accounts at Crystal Run Healthcare in Rock Hill.

The Bowling Tip
By Mike Luongo

Bowlers: This week's tip is for any bowler who ends up out of balance at the foul line when delivering a bowling ball.
If you find yourself unable to finish your delivery in a strong balanced position, it may be a result of your follow through.
It is very important that when you follow through on your delivery, you do not reach out with your arm, but reach up with your follow through.
The reason?
If you reach out, the weight of the ball will pull your body forward and may cause you to lose your balance.
If you reach up, you can stay planted in a strong, solid position to deliver your bowling ball with accuracy and leverage.
Mike Luongo is technically certified through IBPSIA as a Pro Shop Operator and Master Instructor. He is also a Silver Level Coach with the USBC and is an Advisor along with being involved with Special Events with the Storm and Roto Grip Bowling Ball Company. If you have a question or subject you would like covered, he can be reached by telephone at 435-720-7939 or via email at mikel@stormbowling.com

Local Scores

Beechwood Lanes
Provided By Lori Kimmes

Monday Ladies League
Jodi Gulley 163, Diane Staves 185, 182, 184, 551, Lori Kimmes 160, Barbara Cady 174.

Callicoon Kristal Bowl
Provided by Kristal Whitmore

Monday Hortonville
Ladies League

Lillian Zieres 168, Pat Peters 160, 162, Rebecca Rhodes 170, Debbie Loughrey 167, DeeDee Schrader 164.

Tuesday Delaware Valley
Men's League

Joe Gager 192, Jon Wayne 198, 201, Alan Rutledge 199, Kory Keesler 217, 181, Kris Rasmusen 180, Mark Scriber 194, Mike Cole 210, Brian Starr 188, Eugene Fulton 224, Mike Sorge 191, Mike Gieger 183, Gary Erlwein 180, 193, Bob Head 180, Rick Weigelt 210, Damien Vanleuven 200.

Fox Bowling Center
Provided By Bill Gleim

Tuesday Ladies Early
Birds League

Angie Ferris 183, Brianna Walker 182, 220, 556, Lori Walker 197, Becky Williams 198,

Wednesday Men's
Independent League

Tom Anderson 245, Andrew Bullis 233, 638, Dale Conklin 231, 648, Frank Couse Sr. 243, 612, Brandon Drumm 279, 267, 745, Bill Gleim 247, 237, 696, John Gurnick 246, 609, Paul Ignatovich 233, 235, 691, Steve Jacobi 234, 645, Rob Johnson 229, 640, Donnie Marino 247, 259, 236, 742, Mark McGraw Jr. 236, 225, 652, Mitch Persbacker 235, 232, 658, Sam Rowe 232, Brian Tiffany 227, Jonathon Wayne 256, 656, Hank Whitmore 244, 641, Zuke Wormuth 664, Jay Wormuth 248, 610, Tony Wright 226, 624,

Thursday Men's
Deposit National

Andy Bullis 246, 660, Ray Cornwell 230, 634, Howard Couse Sr. 239, 625, Jeff Curtis 227, 601, Nate Finch 259, 652, Bill Gleim 234, 258, 225, 717, Paul Ignatovich 620, John Lanner 604, Rich Lenio 235, Jay Wormuth 248, 666.

Friday Couples League

Howey Couse Jr. 289, 719, Anne M. Couse 219, 222, 227, 668, Dave Lester 246, 656, Dana McGraw 212, 233, 606, Jen Smith 181, 180, 534, Tim Smith 258, 694, Dan Wormuth 248, 675, Jeremy Wormuth 226, 619, Michelle Wormuth 191.

Sunday Mixed Fun League

Donnie Marino 247, 650, Savanna Mills (youth girls) 136, 377, Shirley Townsend 225, 521.
Kiamesha Lanes

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

Monday Men's League

John Hoffmann 255, 268, 725, Tom Belgiovene 225, 661, Steve Belgiovene 246, 615, Nate Sanders 226, 240, 645, James Durland 631, Craig Wilhelm 234, Tim McIntyre 248, 226, 668, Jack Moylan 289, 638, James Ratner 238, 617, Pedro Agapito 267, 246, 265, 793, Eddie Lake 243, 633, Ricky Lake 248, 647, Wayne Atkins 255, Jody Farquhar 614, Matt Fallon 610, Frank Scuderi 232, 613, Michael Amore 243, Kevin Stackhouse 627, Ronnie Totten 228, 627, Laresko Niffa 230, 244, 675, Donald Durland 236, 224, 666, Jaryl Scott 225, 258, 673, Vinnie Collura 235, 682.

Tuesday Mixed Firefighters

Andrea Grossman 224, 554, Trasey Barres 188, 194, 530, Debra Blackford 181, 526, Mary Lee Williams 204, 520, Joan Redington 196, 511, Joan Lake 510, Heather Dobell 188, Linda Schaefer 191, Carena Collura 183, Barbara Rustic 193, Suzette Bertholf 186, Ryan Lepke 245, 248, 246, 740, Cecil Walters 234, 648, Eddie Walsh 238, 636, Dave Dibble Jr. 612, Wayne Atkins 240, Neil Bell Jr. 239.

Wednesday Men's League

James Durland 278, 696, Pedro Agapito 258, 268, 740, Anthony Atkins 247, 241, 640, Wayne Atkins 234, 640, George "Spoon" Battle 624, Tim McIntyre 267, 259, 734, Josh Strang 244, 672, John Cascone 225, Paul Durland 229, Eddie Lake 618, Kevin Stackhouse 231, Kenny Atkins 226, 257, 235, 718, Kyle VanWolden 236, 637, Jim VanAken 247, 235, 670, Steve Belgiovene 246, 621, Tom Belgiovene 232, 638, Gregory Fallon 245, 246, 245, 736, Matt Fallon 242, 650, Jon Wilhelm 604, Donald Durland 227, 609.

Thursday Ladies League

Valerie Fersch 188, Pat Shuart 180, Sonya Robinson 184, Joan Lake 191, Kathy King 187, Cathy McKenley 183, 234, Mardette Wilcox 201, Christine Schultz 214, Trasey Barres 204, 191, Karen Perrello 189, Kathy Shapiro 198.

Friday Mixed League

David Graham 248, 656, Eddie Lake 256, 289, 258, 803, Larry Berens 227, 617, Ryan Lepke 227, 228, 670, Frank Scuderi 235, John Hoffmann 241, 607, Kevin Stackhouse 639, John Wilhelm 246, 278, 693, Donald Durland 257, 656, Pedro Agapito 225, Christine Seidler 209, 523, Nancy Fraser 201, Antionette Rau 182, 183, 526, Trasey Barres 227, 185, 579, Donna Smith 192, Karen Sotelo 196, Joan Lake 193, 524, Mary Ann Drobysh-Berens 212, 501, Mary Lee Williams 224, 547.

This column is written by Ed Townsend, a public relations consultant to the amateur and professional sport of bowling and to several bowling writers associations. If you have a topic that would make good reading, or have league and tournament scores and information, Ed can be reached by phone at 845-439-8177, by email at edwardctownsend@hotmail.com and by fax at 845-205-4474. For a more expanded version of this column please visit our Web Page at http://bght.blogspot.com/ We are also available on Facebook.
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Rev. Kathie's Ordination

2011-10-24T21:04:00.000-07:00

KATHIE IENUSO ORDAINED NEW PASTOR

MONTICELLO--Clergy from throughout New York State and as far away as Charleston, SC officiated at a Saturday (October 22) afternoon ordination service for the Rev. Kathie A. Ienuso.
The ceremony was held in the banquet room at Albella's Restaurant in Monticello.
Rev. Kathie now joins her husband the Rev. Rich Ienuso as co-pastors of Lighthouse Ministries located at 96 Myers Road, Neversink.
Lighthouse Ministries is affiliated with the Elim Fellowship of Lima, NY and is a Christ-centered worldwide fellowship serving pastors, churches, missionaries and other Christian ministers.
The new pastor received her A.A.S. degree from SUNY, Farmingdale, her B.S.N degree from SUNY Brockport. Professionally she has worked as a Registered Professional Nurse, in private homes as a Private Duty Registered nurse and served as co-pastor at Woodbourne Full Gospel Church.
Rev, Kathie's ministry experience includes nursing home and hospital visitation, street evangelism, concerts, Sunday school teacher, youth leader, nursery worker, jail and prison ministry, church secretary, church choir and orchestra director, soloist, worship leader, piano player, founder and coordinator of Joseph's Storehouse Food and Clothing Pantry, Civil Air Patrol Chaplain, volunteer training for chaplaincy at Fishkill and Woodbourne Correctional Facility, co-host on TBN television, hospital de-tox ministry, senior chaplain at Community General Hospital, Inter-Faith Council and Coalition Member, teacher at Sullivan County Christian Academy and Glory To God Christian High School and worship leader at various churches and events.
The ordination service included greetings and the invocation by the Rev. Vic Torres, area representative of Elim Fellowship and pastor of the Reach Out Family Worship Center in Hyde Park, NY.
The Praise and Worship portion of the ordination was conducted by Rev. Kathie's husband, the Rev. Rich S. Ienuso who has been a pastor in upstate New York and Sullivan County since 1980 and is often described as a gifted and educated scholar. In December of last year he penned his first book titled, "The Unveiling Of Jesus Christ."
The Statement of Purpose of Ordination was performed by the Rev. Chris Ball, secretary of Elim Fellowship, Lima, NY and pastor of Lighthouse Community Church in South Butler, NY.
Rev. Lorraine Harvey of the Trinity Community Assembly of God Church in the Bronx conducted and sang special music.
The Rev. Bill Banuchi of Marriage & Family Savers International from Newburgh read the scripture reading.
The Rev. Dr. Trevor Harvey, pastor of the Trinity Community Assembly of God Church in the Bronx gave the ordination message.
Rev, Kathie gave a brief testimory of where her life came from and what it is doing today.
Providing the Prelude music and Shofar and the Benediction was Rabbi Michael Zeitler of Yahovah Shalach Ministries International formerly of Highland NY now residing in Charleston, SC.
Following the Alter Service the large gathering of friends and clergy enjoyed a delicious meal and witnessed Rev. Kathie cut the first piece of a special Ordination cake which was made to honor this occasion.
Lighthouse Ministries can be reached by phone at 985-7026 or by email at lighthouseministries@gmx.com

PHOTO IDENTIFICATION FOR ABOVE PHOTO

Taking part in the Ordination Service for the Rev. Kathie Ienuso are, from the left, Rev. Vic Torres, Rev. Rich Ienuso, Rev. Kathie Ienuso, daughter Grace Ienuso, Rev. Chris Ball and Rabbi Michael Zeitler.

Here & There Column 10-25-11

2011-10-24T20:49:00.000-07:00

County Needs Board of Supervisors

Candidates for the Sullivan County Legislature debate the county's budget problems, economic development, the state imposed 2 percent cap on increases in the property tax level, the closed Sullivan County landfill but not one word on reducing the level of government and bringing back the Board of Supervisors.
Sullivan County taxpayers need serious help and elimination of the County Legislature form of government and replacing it with a Board of Supervisors could result in substantial savings and what appears to be a better way of communications between the county and village and town governments.
Interesting enough was conversations we have had with a number of town supervisors who indicated they are never kept in the loop and have little or no communications with legislators representing their townships.
Sullivan County once was governed by a Board of Supervisors and many folks close to this subject feel county residents were duped into believing that a Board of Supervisors form of government was not legal and the Legislature form of government was approved.
If a County Board of Supervisors is illegal then why are some counties in the State of New York still operating with this form of government? The counties in New York State that retained the old Board of Supervisors after the 1960's assigned each member a proportional vote based on the population represented.
Sullivan County towns presently pay their town supervisors and some even increased the salaries to represent what some supervisors lost when the Board of Supervisors was done away with a number of years ago. Supervisors we agree should be paid extra for also serving on a county Board of Supervisors.
Simply stated the County Legislative form of government is just another layer of government taxpayers have to pay for.
Our present economic problems have made for consolidation and reduction in government everywhere. Government has been made to bite the bullet and to cut expenses and they have been forced to so away with the business as usual approach.
Of course if you think that the present Legislature form of government is going to vote to do away with their jobs then you are having a bad dream.
The only way we would ever see another Board of Supervisors is that signed petitions must be presented to the County Legislature demanding that this issue be brought to the voters of Sullivan County.

BOWLING HIGHLIGHTS COLUMN 10-21-11

2011-10-24T17:02:00.000-07:00

USBC Offers New Magazine

The United States Bowling Congress (USBC) in conjunction with Bowlers Journal International is offering a new magazine subscription option designed for USBC members.The partnership creates a new bi-monthly Bowlers Journal subscription for $16 and includes a bonus section from USBC in each issue.“We know many USBC members enjoy Bowlers Journal, but a full-year subscription may be outside of some family budgets,” said Luby Publishing President Keith Hamilton. “Offering the opportunity to read about bowling news, coaching tips and events around the country every other month at a lower price will appeal to a lot of bowlers and they will receive a bonus section from USBC, too.” Subscribers taking advantage of the new bi-monthly option will receive The USBC Insider, a special four-page insert with in-depth coverage and details about USBC programs and events. The bi-monthly subscription will include the January, March, May, July, September and November issues of Bowlers Journal along with The USBC Insider.In addition to the new subscription offer, Bowlers Journal also is inviting USBC state and local association leaders to take advantage of a special advertising section that provides national recognition to local Halls of Fame inductees, outstanding volunteers or league and tournament champions.“There are great things happening in bowling at the state and local level every day,” USBC Executive Director Stu Upson said. “We honor great volunteers at convention every year, but there are many more who deserve recognition. This new program is a way to congratulate and highlight some of our outstanding associations across the country.”For more information about the new Bowlers Journal/USBC magazine subscription visit bowlersjournalusbc.com For more information about the local recognition program contact Keith Hamilton at 312-341-1110, ext 227 or Keithh@lubypublishing.com.

The Bowling Tip
By Mike Luongo

Bowlers: This week's tip is reminder that although there are so many aggressive, high performance balls available, the main component of the sport is having a sharp game and becoming a shot maker.
Lane conditions have become very soft in many bowling establishments and that combination with today's bowling balls has led to high scoring conditions making the majority of today's bowlers very complacent about working on their physical game.
The sport of bowling is attempting to turn this around as can be seen in some of the newer Sport Bowling Leagues which mandates that the bowler must know now to adjust to varying lane conditions and understand how to use today's bowling balls.
For those bowlers who want to maximize their potential in this sport, I cannot stress enough the importance of finding a qualified and certified bowling instructor. Even more preferable, you should work with an instructor who uses video technology to completely analyze your game.
Some instructors use the Brunswick Pro Trainer which gives the instructor the ability to replay a student's shots in slow motion and show them what adjustments need to be made and compare them to the highest caliber bowlers in the world....best of all....the student is able to take a video home to study and watch at their convenience.
The knowledge you gain from a Certified Instructor is knowledge that will be useful to you and will stay with you throughout your bowling life.
Mike Luongo is technically certified through IBPSIA as a Pro Shop Operator and Master Instructor. He is also a Silver Level Coach with the USBC and is an Advisor along with being involved with Special Events with the Storm and Roto Grip Bowling Ball Company. If you have a question or subject you would like covered, he can be reached by telephone at 435-720-7939 or via email at mikel@stormbowling.com

9th Annual Turkey
No-Tap Tourney

The 9th Annual Turkey team and doubles no-tap tournament will be held Nov.. 19-20 and 26-27 at Skylanes on Route 209 in East Stroudsburg, Pa.
The USBC sanctioned tournament is open to men, women and mixed entries in both team and doubles event.
Entry fee is $92 per four person team and $46 for doubles entry.
Information by calling Roger Zimmerman 570-421-8546 or email rogerzimmerman@hotmail.com

This column is written by Ed Townsend, a public relations consultant to the amateur and professional sport of bowling and to several bowling writers associations. If you have a topic that would make good reading, or have league and tournament scores and information, Ed can be reached at 845-439-8177, via email at edwardctownsend@hotmail.com and by fax at 845-205-4474. For a more expanded version of this column go to our Web Page at http://bght.blogspot.com We are also available on Facebook.
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LOCAL BOWLING SCORES

2011-10-24T16:22:00.000-07:00

LOCAL BOWLING SCORES

BEECHWOOD LANES

Monday Ladies League

Jackie Gieger 164, Diane Staves 180, 160, Jackie Mootz 162 and Jody Schanil 200.

CALLICOON KRISTAL BOWL

Monday Hortonville Ladies League

Kelly Gombita 175, 162, Lillian Zieres 162, 172, Debbie Loughrey 170, DeeDee Schrader 164 and Barbara Pingel 160.

Tuesday Delaware Valley Men’s League

Mark Hawley 192, 232, Jeremy Gulley 180, Joe Gager 202, 184, Jon Wayne 191, Mark Gada 192, Ed Leroy 190, 183, Kris Rasmussen 194, Mark Scriber 184, Gene Kelly 186, Mike Sorge 181 and Brian Scott 230.

FOX BOWLING CENTER

Wednesday Men’sIndependent League

Marc Cetta 232, 610, Frank Couse Sr. 225, 613, Brian Drumm 254, 626, Bill Gleim 247, 246, 688, Paul Ignatovich 259, 704, Steve Jacobi 226, Gregory Keesler 246, 611, Jerry Kulakosky 242, 682, Dick Layton 233, 603, Ed Milk Jr. 233, 603, Cory Newman 235, Hank Whitmore 247, 676, Zuke Wormuth 228, 233, 279, 740, Jeremy Wormuth 235, 639 and Tony Wright 258, 278, 753.

Thursday Men’s DepositNational League

Al Bullis Jr. 280, 658, Craig Conklin 225, Howard Couse Sr. 225, 600, Jeff Curtis 232, 622, Bill Gleim 243, Greg Keesler 243, 229, 624 and Jim Van Luvender 228.

Friday Couples League

Howey Couse Jr. 248, 255, 225, 728, Frank Couse Sr. 237, 636, Anne Couse 181, 192, 552, Judy Ellis 183, Hope Jones 185, 513, Dave Lester 601, Wayne McClenon 226, Dana McGraw 183, 506, Sheri Oralls 182, Walt Oralls 245, 636, Tim Smith 235, 254, 701, Sandy Winans 194, 186, 520, Dan Wormuth 238, 657 and Jeremy Wormuth 244, 257, 714.

Sunday Mixed Fun League

D.J. Capel (bantam boys) 102, Kristyanna Capel (youth girls) 162, 178, 142, 482, Don Marino 235, 234, 234, 703, Ed Townsend 231, Rick Mills 227, 623 and Savanna Mills (youth girls) 130, 164, 165, 459.

KIAMESHA LANES

Monday Men’s League

Shawn Lyons 226, Anthony Atkins 246, 288, 724, Wayne Atkins 235, 235, 685, Ronnie Totten 236, Laresko Niffa 235, 602, Juan Lopez 265, John Lopez 602, John Hoffmann 245, 637, Josh Strang 227, James Durland 226, 225, 641, Tim McIntyre 235, 627, Jon Wilhelm 236, 618, Al Caycho 233, 613, Keith Smith 247, 602, Dave Graham 245, Paul Durland 264, 612, Don Durland 652, Jaryl Scott 225, 631, Vinnie Collura 244, 227, 692, Jack Moylan 226, 258, 677, Mitch Juron 237, 631, Pedro Agapito 644, Erik Miller 227, 617, Mike Weiner 233, 241, 634, Matt Fallon 278, 233, 722, Jim Piontek 235, 607, Frank Scuderi 226, Eddie Lake 246, 245, 715 and Ricky Lake 227, 267, 685.

Tuesday MixedFirefighters League

Joan Lake 194, 190, 211, 595, Mary Lee Williams 187, 202, 182, 571, Suzette Bertholf 205, 517, Carena Collura 180, 500, Cara Nicholson 194, Russ Keesler 233, 646, Dave Dibble Jr. 232, 633 and Kris Gwiozdowski 232.

Wednesday Men’s League

George “Spoon” Battle 627, Tim McIntyre 243, 640, Jaryl Scott 253, 255, 699, Paul Durland 227, 604, Craig Wilhelm 231, 289, 744, Kevin Stackhouse 226, Kenny Atkins 225, 234, 642, Charlie Tuttle 226, Frank Emmens 604, Shawn Sinistore 228, Pedro Agapito 243, 233, 668, Gregory Fallon 246, 227, 685, Matt Fallon 256, 653, Jon Wilhelm 610, Donald Durland 233, 244, 668, Anthony Atkins 227, 244, 642, Wayne Atkins 280, 626, John Hoffmann 246, 625, Vinnie Collura 269, 658, Tom Belgiovene 246, 658 and Shane Cunningham 255.

Thursday Ladies LeagueTricia Tuttle 187, Stephanie Davis 184, Mardette Wilcox 188, 189, Sonya Robinson 181, Joan Lake 191, Shirley Bowen 222, Pat Gibson 183, Kathy King 201, Barbara Merton 198 and Trasey Barres 208, 182.

Friday Mixed LeagueCarolyn Williams 180, 193, 509, Antionette Rau, 196, 226, 587, Laurie Miano 190, Trasey Barres 197, 182, 540, Mary Ann Drobysh-Berens 214, 523, Cathy Carpenter 181, Christa Sweeney 192, Leroy Williams 258, 256, 727, David Graham 276, 265, 758, Eddie Lake 278, 238, 247, 763, John Hoffmann 248, 636, Ryan Lepke 238, Dan Ricco 233, 614, Tom Palmer 248, 663, Larry Berens 234, 616, Frank Emmens 231, Donald Durland 237, 233, 225, 695, James Piontek 603 and Jon Wilhelm 247, 633.

LIBERTY LANES

Monday Men’s League

Kyle Stevens 209, 205, 203, 698; Thomas Fix 214, 237, 624; Paul Minton 216, 223, 620, Ralph Coney 223, 200, 612, Dean Shattuck 221, 202, 605, Ed Blume 225, 201, 587, Rudy Belanchia 214, Robert Cady 193, 209, Dan Martinetti 203, 205, Chris Santillo 202 and Carmine Santillo 191.

Wednesday Men’s League

Anthony Atkins 214, 226, 279, 719, Kyle Stevens 194, 267, 246, 707, Dwayne Cabrera 221, 236, 202, 659, Paul Minton 212, 279, 659, Jason Jones Sr. 221, 226, 193, 640, Jerry Scandore 199, 223, 609, David Graham 192, 213, 201, 606, Gene Smith 209, 211, 606, Keith Smith 221, 211, 599, Herbie Sklar 202, 212, 591, Chuck McAllister 191, 236, 584, Jim Fiore 195, 194, 577, Thomas Fix 220, Ed Blume 203, 218, Dave Sawall 209, Stew Stevens 205, Lucas Stickle 197 and Mike Aumick 190.

Thursday Ladies League

Audrey Woolard 206, 178, 543, Elisa Bound 208, 526, Carly Sklar 178, 196, 524, Karen Martin 206, 518, Maureen Hopper 195, 189, 515, Cindy Short 183, 173, 510, Connie Beach 174, 171, 508, Tabatha Smith 178, Wendy Finn 176, Valerie Mott 173, Kirsten Sherwood 173 and Charlene Meola 170.

Friday Mixed League

Kyle Stevens 266, 197, 276, 739, Alan LaBounty 206, 195, 582, Sharon Russell 216, 202, 547, Geo Crary 204, Larry Goldenberg 191, Wendy Swan 190, Betty Jane Stevens 181, Vicky Ferrazzoli 178 and Karen Martin 171.

Saturday Mixed League

Thomas Fix 217, 204, 200, 621, Kevin Norris 212, 191, 582, Phil Norris 246, 576, Keith Smith 193, 217, 572, Tabatha Smith 170, 485 and Russell Bivins 214.

Liberty Elks Bumper League

Madison Bertholf 72, Allie Dworetsky 69, Terrance Hayden 61, Hudson Danzilo 60, Carson Jones 60, Treyvon Hayden 54, Logan Danzilo 47 and Riley Totten 44.

Liberty Lanes Bantam League

Ian Cody 111, 90, 201, Lindsie Siegel 82, 78, 160, Kayla McMahon 68, 65, 133, Sean McMahon 49, 53, 102, Dara Schiff 45, 56, 101 and Emma Dworetsky 40, 50, 90.

Liberty Elks Teenage League

John Kolarik 191, 182, 202, 575, Anthony Kolarik 184, 155, 187, 526, Zachary Cody 130, 144, 127, 401, Anthony Lupardo 128, 129, 143, 400, Louie Brahm 141, 140, 396, Ryan Feeney 138, 134, 385, Alaura DeLong 163, 100, 353, Kamry Conboy 124, 130, 328, Cameron Reichenbaugh 110, 113, 320, Bobby Kehrley 97, 102, 273, Jonathan Griesbeck 103, 271 and Glen McCausland 104, 84, 249.

Sunday Mixed League

Rich Winters 207, 204, 208, 619, Thomas Fix 269, 205, 614, Bob Feeney 214, 575, Jerry Scandore 202, 198, 572, Barbara Cady 174, 489, Jim Fiore 216 and Robert Cady 193.

Here & There Column 10-18-11

2011-10-18T08:15:00.000-07:00

The Post Office Crisis

Proposals are being made to close Post Office facilities, changes in lobby hours are posted and an organization $9 billion in the red is making many wonder how much longer the United States Post Office can deliver the services we all presently enjoy.
Yes, its even has some folks thinking that the next step could result in a multi-billion dollar federal bailout, but faced with the present economic and debt crisis in Washington this likely would not get approval.
The department itself has already taken steps to cut its workforce by some 120,000 by the year 2015 (four years from now).
Scheduled to be closed are some 3,653 post office facilities. The Post Office presently has 32,500 facilities.
There are also proposals that will result in not having mail service one day a week with that day possibly being Saturday.
Another step under proposal is having the Post Office Department going with their own retirement and health benefit programs.
Critics of the present form of postal service say they see little hope of the postal service staying afloat the way it is presently being run.
Reasons are many as to why this is all taking place and they include the fact that the Internet and emails are being used instead of U.S. Mail, many folks are paying their bills online, the poor economy has not helped and there is a great decline in mail volume, the department is said to have an aging fleet of vehicles and union demands and growing benefits to its retirees have added to the red ink.
We all love the many services offered by our local post office facilities but belt-tightening has become the cry of the day and consolidation and merging may be the only way for this service to continue.
Remember when you are getting your mail or picking up or delivering a package at your local post office just tell the postal clerks how much you appreciate what they do and thank them for their services.

Bowling Highlights Column 10-14-11

2011-10-14T21:26:00.000-07:00

ESPN's Coverage Begins December 4

For the 32nd consecutive year, ESPN will provide millions of American bowling fans with nationally-televised coverage of the Professional Bowlers Association during the 2011-12
season.
The PBA Tour’s new television season, which includes 18 Sundaytelecasts, will begin with a “doubleheader” on Sunday, Dec. 4 with the men’s and women’s World Bowling Tour Finals presented by the PBA airing in back-to-back one-hour segments. The PBA-ESPN season will conclude with the live finals of the PBA Tournament of Champions from Red Rock Lanes in Las Vegas on Sunday, April 15.
Supplementing the ESPN telecasts, pba.com’s exclusive Xtra Frame video streaming service will provide more than 250 hours of live, online coverage of PBA Tour preliminary rounds as well as start-to-finish coverage of four new Xtra Frame Tour events during the season.
2011-12 ESPN-PBA TOUR SCHEDULE (all times Eastern)
Dec. 4, 1 p.m. – World Bowling Tour Finals presented by the PBA (men), Las Vegas. Dec. 4, 2 p.m. - World Bowling Tour Finals presented by the PBA (women), Las Vegas. Dec. 11, 1 p.m. – WSOB PBA World Championship, Carter Division, LasVegas.
Dec. 18, 1 p.m. – WSOB PBA World Championship, Hardwick Division, LasVegas.
Jan. 1, 1 p.m. – WSOB PBA World Championship, Petraglia Division, Las Vegas.
Jan. 8, 1 p.m. – WSOB PBA World Championship, Aulby Division, Las Vegas.
Jan. 15, 1 p.m. – WSOB PBA World Championship finals, Las Vegas.
Jan. 22, 3 p.m. – WSOB Bayer Viper Open, Las Vegas.
Jan. 29, 12:30 p.m. – USBC Masters, Las Vegas.
Feb. 5, 4 p.m. – Chris Paul PBA Celebrity Invitational, New Orleans.
Feb. 12, 3 p.m. – WSOB Chameleon Open, Las Vegas.
Feb. 19, 3 p.m. – WSOB Scorpion Open, Las Vegas.
Feb. 26, 3 p.m. – 69th U.S. Open, North Brunswick, N.J.
March 4, 3 p.m. – WSOB Shark Open, Las Vegas.
March 25, 2:30 p.m. – WSOB Mark Roth-Marshall Holman PBA Doubles Championship, Las Vegas.
April 1, 1 p.m. – WSOB Carmen Salvino Classic, Las Vegas.
April 8, 1 p.m. – WSOB PBA Exempt Players Championship, Las Vegas.
April 15, 1 p.m. – PBA Tournament of Champions, Las Vegas. WSOB = PBA World Series of Bowling
The Bowling Tip
By Mike Luongo
Bowlers: This week's tip is for parents with children who either bowl in a youth league or bowl regularly with their own equipment.
Parents.....when was the last time you had your child's fit checked on their bowling ball at your local pro-shop?
Children tend to grow quickly and the gripping holes in their bowling balls must be adjusted to accommodate this growth.
Bowling with poor-fitting equipment can become frustrating and uncomfortable. In many cases, it only takes a minute or two for adjustments to be made.
Also, if your child has hit or her own bowling shoes, you can check the size youself to see if the fit is acceptable. Do not wait for blisters to form on the toes.
remember, the game is meant to be enjoyed, not to be a form of torture.
Mike Luongo is technically certified through IBPSIA as a Pro-Shop Operator and Master Instructor. He is also a Silver Level Coach with the USBC and is an Advisor along with being involved with Special Events with the Storm and Roto Grip Bowling Ball Company. If you have a question or subject you would like covered, he can be reached by telephone at 435-720-7939 or via email at mikel@stormbowling.com

This column is written by Ed Townsend, a public relations consultant to the amateur and professional sport of bowling and to several bowling writers associations. If you have a topic that would make good reading or have league and tournament scores and information, Ed can be reached at 845-439-8177, by email at edwardctownsend@hotmail.com and by fax at 845-205-4474. For a more expanded version of this column visit our Web Page at http://bght.blogspot.com/ This column is also available on Facebook.

2011-10-14T21:17:00.000-07:00

BEECHWOOD LANES

MONDAY LADIES LEAGUE

Tracey Puerschner 163, Jodi Gulley 178, 160, Lori Kimmes 164, Diane Staves 180, 160 and Jody Schanil 200.

CALLICOON KRISTAL BOWL

MONDAY HORTONVILLE

LADIES LEAGUE

Kelly Gombita 163 and Lillian Zieres 178, 166.

TUESDAY DELAWARE VALLEYMEN’S LEAGUE

Brian Starr 222, Mark Hawley 183, Jon Wayne 196, Kory Keesler 196, Bruce Rutledge 198, Don Hill 182, Ed Leroy 183, Brian Marino 189, Mark Scriber 214, Eugene Fulton 192, Mike Gieger 183, Albert Tyles 181, Steve Lagoda 189, Gary Erlwein 195, 189 and Damien VanLeuven 190.

FOX BOWLING CENTER

WEDNESDAY MEN’S INDEPENDENT LEAGUE

Tom Anderson 225, 609, Andy Boice 234, Andrew Bullis 253, 681, Cody Conway 230, Frank Couse Sr. 249, 627, Brandon Drumm 603, Norm Ellis 228, Bill Gleim 244, 637, Dylan Green 234, Jack Hazen 225, 229, 237, 691, B.J. Johnson 242, 635, Donnie Marino 279, 641, Mark McGraw Jr. 229, Mitch Persbacker 225, 607, Dick Price 241, Hank Whitmore 230, 579, Zuke Wormuth 647, Jeremy Wormuth 614 and Tony Wright 245, 236, 696.

THURSDAY MEN’S DEPOSITNATIONAL LEAGUE

Al Bullis Jr. 237, 226, 236, 699, Andy Bullis 246, 234, 686, Shawn Card 225, Craig Conklin 231, Frank Couse Sr. 246, 637, Jeff Curtis 266, 257, 716, Bill Gleim 266, 225, 708, Greg Keesler 226, 232, 656 and Neil Mosher 245, 618.

FRIDAY COUPLES LEAGUE

Howey Couse 234, Anne Couse 212, 184, 540, Bob Ellis 232, 658, Bill Gleim 264, 697, Hope Jones 185, Bonnie LaDuke 214, 547, Dave Lester 290, 255, 754, Dana McGraw 192, 246, 225, 663, Dawn Mclenon 180, Walt Oralls 235, 626, Jen Smith 183, 502, Sandy Winans 237, 540 and Dan Wormuth 257, 665.

KIAMESHA LANES

MONDAY MEN’S LEAGUE

Donnie Durland 299, 249, 760, Ronnie Totten 279, 672, Kenny Atkins 279, 695, Tom Belgiovene 277, 257, 762, John Wilhelm 259, 707, Vinnie Collura 247, 690, John Hoffmann 246, Jack Moylan 695, Ed Lake 245, 685, Tim McIntyre 695 and Rick Lake 668.

TUESDAY MIXEDFIREFIGHTERS LEAGUE

Suzette Bertholf 226, 233, 619, Trasey Barres 206, 534, Mary Lee Williams 186, 510, Mandy Juron 181, Heather Dobell 186, Carena Collura 182, Linda Schaefer 186, Linda Robinson 183, Wayne Atkins 232, 246, 693, Eddie Lake 228, 238, 689, Mitch Juron 234, 642, Neil Bell Jr. 619, Joe Peabody 235, Ed Guthrie 245, Russ Keesler 257 and Jack Rustic 241.

WEDNESDAY MEN’S LEAGUE

Wayne Atkins 298, 716, Pedro Agapito 268, 243, 706, Matt Fallon 257, 248, 730, Jon Wilhelm 255, 712, Frank Gerow 247, 623, Donald Durland 246, 243, 714, John Hoffmann 238, James Durland 647, Tom Belgiovene 641, Jaryl Scott 639 and Gregory Fallon 635.

THURSDAY LADIES LEAGUE

Mardette Wilcox 186, 181, Mary Alice Burger 188, Debbie Castillo 189, Pat Shuart 184, Trasey Barres 224, 184, Tricia Tuttle 198, Pat Gibson 231, Debbie Durland 208, 233, 191, 632, Joan Lake 204 and Anne Sawyer 184.

FRIDAY MIXED LEAGUE

Eddie Lake 230, 236, 666, Leroy Williams 247, 663, John Hoffmann 225, 648, Ryan Lepke 256, 683, Tom Palmer 240, 636, Eugene Kelly 622, John Wilhelm 255, 629, Greg Kuchar 245, 227, 626, David Graham 229, 601, Linda Carrier 190, 516, Carolyn Williams 212, 549, Judith Kelly 195, Laura Palmer 196, 190, 521, Trasey Barres 220, 569, Antionette Rau 181, 203, 561, Joan Lake 180, Cathy Carpenter 180, Tammy Sze 194 and Mary Ann Drobysh-Berens 183, 191, 530.

LIBERTY LANES

Monday Men’s League

Kyle Stevens 198, 228, 268, 698; Paul Minton 248, 210, 629; Todd Houghtaling 211, 207, 607; Ed Blume Sr. 245, 596; Ralph Coney 223, 213, 594; Walt Edwards 224; Carmine Santillo 209; Jason Jones Sr. 205; Ricky Nichols 191, 205; Chris Stevens 199; Carlos Torres 198; Tony Padial 192; Tom Stephenson 192; Chris McKay 191 and Manasseh O’Brien 190.

Wednesday Men’s League

Anthony Atkins 222, 244, 633, Chuck McAllister 241, 191, 200, 632, Paul Minton 212, 221, 621, Kyle Stevens 225, 205, 190, 620, Thomas Fix 192, 205, 197, 594, Dwayne Cabrera 199, 205, 580, Jason Jones Sr. 239, 576, David Graham 233, Herbie Sklar 219, Chris Stewart 218, Ryan Lepke 214, Jim Fiore 207, Bobby Cooper 201, Gene Smith 197, Keith Smith 192, Pete Meachum 191 and Chris Stevens 190.

Thursday Ladies League

Kathi Smith 193, 172, 179, 544, Carly Sklar 183, 502, Elisa Bound 170, 176, 496, Chrissy Schiff 182, JoAnne Wright 177, Sue Jones 175, Maureen Hopper 174, Amanda Irwin 172, Diane Edwards 171 and Stella Schmahl 171.

Friday Mixed League

Kyle Stevens 247, 244, 204, 695, Geo Crary 219, 590, Sharon Russell 180, 212, 527, Wendy Swan 171, 195, 490, Larry Goldenberg 234, Alan LaBounty 197, 192, Karen Martin 187 and Debbie Sklar 171

Saturday Mixed League

Russell Bivins 205, 255, 200, 660, Keith Smith 208, 263, 657, Thomas Fix 191, 192, 225, 608, Phil Norris 218 and Tony Miller 198, 194.

Sunday Mixed League

Thomas Fix 207, 223, 193, 623, Jim Fiore 206, 210, 605, Bob Feeney 227, 218, 602, Lillian Zieres 177, 183, 486 and Sheila Fix 171.

Liberty Elks Bumper League

Treyvon Hayden 74, Terrence Hayden Jr. 58, Riley Totten 54, Anthony Vidilone 49 and Madison Bertholf 44.

Liberty Elks Bantam League

Marie Lyons 80, 81, 161, Kayla McMahon 81, 80, 161, Lindsie Siegel 62, 75, 137, David Schiff 69, 44, 113 and Eric Decker 27, 22, 49.

Liberty Elks Teenage LeagueLouie Brahm 126, 176, 169, 471, Ryan Feeney 134, 130, 121, 385, Robby Lyons 128, 127, 126, 381, Bobby Kehrley 122, 139, 106, 367, Anthony Lupardo 103, 109, 114, 326, Alaura Delong 114, 111, 71, 296, Glen McCausland 83, 112, 95, 290, Anthony Kolarik 156, 183, 128, 467 and Cameron Reichenbaugh 118, 122, 110, 350.

Here & There Column 10-11-11

2011-10-11T07:14:00.000-07:00

Cain Brings Interesting Issues

In chatting the other day with folks at a local function I truthfully was amazed to hear so many people talking about Herman Cain.
In several of the most recent debates Cain has displayed the fact that he is a intelligent businessman and with lots of hands-on private sector experience.
The former pizza magnate and radio talk show host has been surging in the polls and I wanted to know what the folks were thinking.
Here is what some of the folks said about Cain:
1. He says the role of the federal government should be to encourage economic growth by ensuing conditions that will allow businesses to thrive.
2. He says the federal government should not be in the business of picking and choosing industries they support financially.
3. He says the American Dream has been attained by those who were willing to think, work and sacrifice to achieve it.
4. He notes that the federal government impedes growth by interfering in the employer and employee relationship.
5. His 9-9-9 plan includes a 9% business flat tax, an individual flat tax of 9% and a national sales tax of 9%. In simple terms it would scrap the current tax code and replace it with a 9 percent tax on corporations and personal income as well as a 9 percent national sales tax.
Also folks seem to like the fact that he does not show the traditional strategy of a serious White House Contender.
Those who like Cain say he is pushing a tax reform plan that's resonating with voters hungry for solutions.
Folks are saying Cain has a great likability.
It should be interesting to see how this all plays out.

Tradition Is The Hammer Outing

2011-10-07T13:05:00.000-07:00

TRADITION AT HAMMER OUTING W/PICTURES

Tradition is defined in Webster's Dictionary as "any time honored set of practices" and each September these "practices" are followed to the "T" and the golf tees at the Liberty Sullivan County Golf & Country Club where the annual Hammer Outing takes place.
This tradition kept intact the late Keith Hamlin's expressed desire to hold an outing (now called the Hammer Outing) to share the many pleasant memories of past "Friends of the Links."
The September 24 Hammer Outing was held this year under difficult playing conditions following heavy rains which soaked the course and definitely took the "roll" out of the game. Following heavy rains the night before the event the day started out with a forecast of rain and thunderstorms but with the blessing of the Golf Gods turned out in mid-afternoon as a beautiful sun-filled event.
The invitation only event in its printed invitation to golfers states that "the Journey Continues...Keith "Hammer" Hamlin is in the Clubhouse at Asgard...with him are several "Past Friends of the Links" that were honored and inducted in the fabled links of Asgard in Valhalla at The Hammer Outings of 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010."
"At a recent "Ting" the Hammer decreed that the following "Past Friends of the Links" be called to the tee box, Jack Baker, Sydney Benton, Ellsworth C. "Bucky" Buck and Kathy Stoddard....with these honorees, there will be four foursomes playing together as they did in the past."
Tradition again took place following the dinner with relatives and friends giving brief history about the four "Past Friends of the Links" with tournament chairman Robert "Rat" Ratner declaring that the four will now be playing on that beautiful course in heaven with the mystical name Valhalla Course in the land of Asgard (the highest heaven obtainable and reserved for only the most noble men and women.
Family members and friends who spoke about the departed golfers included Leigh Benton and his sister Myra Morse for Sydney Benton, Bill Stoddard for his late wife Kathy Stoddard, the Hon. Anthony Kate and Ed Townsend for Ellsworth "Bucky" Buck and Bob Fix Sr.spoke for Jack Baker's wife, Helen who was in attendance.
The lore and traditions of the annual Hammer Outing brings tournament golf to what could easily be called a look at a mystical golf course in Heaven where there is reality and faith combined for past "Friends of the Links."
The Hammer Outing is the realization of the thoughts and words of the late Keith "Hammer" Hamlin and the combined efforts of his family and many friends.
Keith was a well-known and highly respected contractor doing business as the Hamlin Construction Co. and loved the game of golf where he achieved the nick name of "Hammer" for the way he drove the ball down the fairway.
Having just completed it's fifth year of competition, the Hammer Outing is truly fulfilling Keith's desire.
The Hammer Outing as described in the Lore and Traditions of the Hammer Outing is an outing that takes place on the fields of play "that so many of us have walked, talked, and played upon together," and "shall be an outing of joy, not remorse, an outing of brother and sisterhood, an outing to renew old friendships."
As to the "past" Friends of the Link's the Lore and Traditions of this event tell the story of the man who asked his priest to find out if there was a golf course in heaven and the priest came back to him with good and bad news by saying there was a course in heaven and it was beautiful but the bad news was the man was teeing off at 7 a.m. the next morning. The Lore and Traditions point out that it has been left to "The Hammer" to find that beautiful course in Heaven and that the mystical course is called the Valhalla Course.
Keith, as would be expected, has a high seat on the governing board (Ting) at Valhalla and has let it be known that he has made arrangements for his past "Friends of the Links" to be admitted, as member, at this enchanting Links course.
The use of the word "Ting" comes from the fact that leaders of the villages in ancient times in the Celtic lands, The Isles, and parts of Europe held meetings to resolve issues of the day and these meetings were called (Tings) or things.
Previous departed members of the links admitted to the Valhalla Course include Richard Benton, Bertram Eisenberg, Robert Mullen, Richard Altbach, John "Jack" Coughlin, Thomas Kelly, Andrew Rorhback, Harold Reynolds, Alice Steinberg and R.D. Yaun.
At each future Hammer Outing an additional foursome will be called to the Tee Box and honored as such and these players will be drawn from the roster of "Friends of the Links" that was established at the 1st annual Hammer Outing held October 8, 2007.
The Lore and Traditions point out that the word Asgard is described as "the highest realm in Nordic Lore, where the Gods dwell, the word Ting is the Nordic term for a council and Friends of the Links are honorable men and women who have shared the pleasure of golf together on earth. This tournament has a unique trophy called appropriately "The Hammer Trophy" which is awarded to the champions but is immediately returned to its resting place, secured and sealed and kept in the Liberty Sullivan County Golf & Country Club Pro Shop. The trophy symbolizes the powerful nature that was Keith's. He is called by all those who knew him as a true gentleman and outstanding businessman.
Again following tradition the trophy presentation follows strict guidelines with the Hammer of Thor being removed from its place of stature, by a worthy representative (Keith's widow Susan Hamlin, presently performs this honor) and the trophy is presented to the chosen captain and teammates of the victorious team. The team, as one, shall hoist the Hammer skyward together and it will be held skyward until a toast, to all that have departed to play on the field of Heaven, has been offered.
Tradition points out that the trophy is then immediately returned by the champions' captain to its resting place where it is secured and sealed, only to be removed at the next Hammer Outing.
Since the tournament is played at the nine-hole (alternating tees for the second nine) Sullivan County Golf & Country Club course, there are more players then available slots and golfers are accepted in the order their RSVP's are received.
The tournament format states that golfers submit their individual application with their current handicap and that teams are then established by the "Ting" whereby each foursome will include an A, B, C and D player based on handicaps and there are no established teams allowed to enter this tournament. The Hammer Outing is for all golfers in the Sullivan County area and is not exclusive to Sullivan County Golf & Country Club members. This tournament uses the best ball format.
The Legendary Hammer of Thor was hoisted this year by the team consisting of Larry Eisenberg, Dr.Theresa Hamlin, Tom Mungeer and Lewis Klugman.
Special event awards for closest to the pin on hole 4 for men went to Jim Peabody, longest drive for men on 17 went to Larry Eisenberg and for the women Kristen Stoddard, closest to the pin on 18 for men went to Phil Beliawsky and closest to the bush on 5 for men was won by Kelly Hamlin and for women Susan Hamlin.
There are always great minds behind outstanding events like this and several of the organizers include Keith's widow Susan Hamlin, his son David Hamlin and long time friend and Chief Coordinator of the Legend and Lore of the Ting Robert "Rat" Ratner.
Master of Ceremonies at the dinner was Glenn Smith and Friends of the Links Toastmaster was Harry Morse.
Golfing friends and families with names of departed golfers and those having memorabilia can send the information to thehammer@thehammerouting.com
Additional photos of the Hammer Outing are available at http://edtownsendphotos.clarkcolor.com/clark and insert the privacy code (photome).

Photo Identification For Above Photos

2011 Champions of the 5th Annual Hammer Outing are, from the left, Larry Eisenberg, Dr. Theresa Hamlin, Tom Mungeer and Lewis Klugman .

Hoisting the legendary Hammer of Thor trophy at the Annual Hammer Outing dinner are, from the left, Susan Hamlin, winning team captain Larry Eisenberg and winning team member Dr. Theresa Hamlin.

Chief Coordinator of the Legend and Lore of the Ting for the annual Hammer Outing Robert "Rat" Ratner.

Bowling Highlights Column 10-7-11

2011-10-07T09:40:00.000-07:00

Callicoon Kristal Bowl Goes Beyond Bowling

The sport of bowling has returned to the Callicoon area and western Sullivan County thanks to the great efforts made by Kristal Whitmore and family who purchased the building that once housed Callicoon Lanes.
Now called Callicoon Kristal Bowl the 10-lane Brunswick Center was completely renovated and refurbished with major improvements during the summer months and opened for business in late July.
The former Callicoon Lanes was closed several years ago.
Callicoon Kristal Bowl now hosts the Hortonville Ladies league on Monday night and the Delaware Valley Men's league on Tuesday night. Management noted that a mixed league with 2 or 4 persons on a team is in the works for Sunday afternoon at 6 p.m.
The new Callicoon Kristal Bowl also features the great cooking of Ms. Whitmore who offers dinner specials like shrimp scampi chicken Marsala, raviolis, fish n chips, jambalaya, pizza, sandwiches, snacks, dinner meals and a nice variety menu. Kristal also makes her own fresh made baked goods and just started faxing lunch specials out to local businesses. Also don't miss out on her homemade soup.
P.S. We just had her home made meatloaf and wow....what a great taste.
Kristal can also provide you with wedding and birthday cakes.
The center also features a full liquor license.
Lane conditioning and the upkeep and maintenance of the lane conditioner will be handled by Kiristal's husband Mark Whitmore and Kory Keesler and lanes are conditioned on a daily basis.
The center is also open for open bowling and birthday parties.
Hours of operation are 11:30-9 on Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday. Friday and Saturday they are open till 1 p.m. or later
Their Web Site http://www.callicoonkristalbowl.com/ will be up and running soon.
Callicoon Kristal Bowl can be reached at 887-6887.

The Bowling Tip
By Mike Luongo

600 Club
Regional
At Walden

The New York State Women's 600 Bowling Club Region 7 Tournament will be held November 5-6 at 2 p.m. at the Walden Hoe Bowl.
Entrants will bowl three games across six lanes with five divisions.
Entries close on October 28.
The 1st and 2nd place winners in each division will be eligible to compete for the State 600 Club championship to be held this year in Binghamton.
Information may be obtained from Regional Director C.J. Bull-Knuth at 914-755-4814.

This column is written by Ed Townsend, a public relations consultant to the amateur and professional sport of bowling and to several bowling writers associations. If you have a topic that would make good reading or have league and tournament information and scores, Ed can be reached at 845-439-8177, via email at edwardctownsend@hotmail.com and by fax at 845-205-4474. For a more expanded version of this column please visit our Web Page at http://bght.blogspot.com/ We are also available on Facebook.

IDENTIFICATION OF ABOVE PHOTOS

The newly renovated and refurbished Callicoon Kristal Bowl.

Part of the dining room area at the Callicoon Kristal Bowl.
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LOCAL SCORES

2011-10-07T09:29:00.000-07:00

Beechwood Lanes

Recent highlight scores in the Monday Ladies League included a 173 game and a 165 game by Jackie Gieger, Jackie Mootz 160, Diane Staves 167 and Lois Erdman 168.

Callicoon Kristal Bowl

Recent highlight scores in the Monday Hortonville Ladies League included a 168 game by Lillian Zieres, Kelly Gombita 168, Rebecca Rhodes 160, Debbie Loughrey 161 and Kim Murphy 163.In the Tuesday Delaware Valley Men’s League, Mark Hawley 205, Kory Keesler 223 and Damien VanLeuven 201, 212.

Fox Bowling Center

Recent highlight scores in the Wednesday Men’s Independent League included a 246 game and 615 series by Mike Bowker, Cody Conway 279, 236, 719, Brandon Drumm 233, Brian Drumm 618, Nate Finch 234, Craig Gehrig 600, Dylan Green 226, John Gurnick 233, 663, Jack Hazen 235, 226, 647, Steve Jacobi 227, Rob Johnson 226, 642, Gregory Keesler 604, Dick Layton 233, Robert McNaught 236, 655, Donnie Marino 268, 645, Mark McGraw Jr. 627, Cory Newman 600, Dick Price 232, 602, Zuke Wormuth 257, 668, Jeremy Wormuth 247, 660, Jay Wormuth 618 and Tony Wright 232, 246, 647.In the Thursday Men’s Deposit National League, Al Bullis Jr. 258, 234, 675, Al Bullis Sr. 624, Andy Bullis 234, 631, Craig Conklin 245, Ray Cornwell 243, 269, 715, Bill Gleim 235, 651, Paul Ignatovich 226, 634, Gino Jones 255, 611, Greg Keesler 277, 235, 705, Dave Lester 620, Neil Mosher 627 and Randy Mower 245.In the Friday Mixed Doubles Couples League, Hope Jones 185, Julie Martin 185, Dana McGraw 183, 508, Dawn Mclenon 180, Sheri Oralls 181, 200, 524, Tim Smith 226, 230, 637, Dan Wormuth 233, 236, 685 and Jeremy Wormuth 258, 692.

Kiamesha Lanes

Recent highlight scores in the Monday Men’s League included Al Caycho with a 289 game and a 687 series, Jack Moylan 605, Mitch Juron 605, Steve Rivera 233, John Hoffmann 257, 634, Jim VanAken 256, 246, 707, Josh Strang 237, 601, Tom Belgiovene 278, 650, Matt Fallon 238, 247, 235, 720, Frank Scuderi 266, 637, James Durland 237, 618, Tim McIntyre 228, 258, 690, Jon Wilhelm 231, 615, Eddie Lake 246, 672, Rick Lake 237, 235, 694, George Battle 256, 614, Jamel Battle 267, 246, 225, 738, Kevin Stackhouse 237, 226, 651, Laresko Niifa 247, Jaryl Scott 236, 226, 672, Vinnie Collura 242, 246, 692, Dave Graham 245, 629, Nate Sanders 647, Willie Bartley 255, 615, John Fischer 248, 623, Justin Lopez 600, Anthony Atkins 235, 648, Kenny Atkins 225, 637 and Wayne Atkins 241, 636.In the Tuesday Mixed Firefighters League, Suzette Bertholf 200, 212, 187, 599, Trasey Barres 183, 530, Mary Lee Williams 205, Joan Lake 182, Mandy Juron 181, Russ Keesler 237, 665, Robert Yakin Jr. 243, 660, Mitch Juron 234, 226, 637, Ryan Lepke 237, 622, Jack Rustic 231, 606, Ed Guthrie 238, Neil Bell Jr. 245 and Dave Dibble Jr. 232.In the Wednesday Men’s League, Anthony Atkins 230, 279, 225, 734, Eddie Lake 617, Kyle VanWolde 237, 644, Shane Cunningham 225, Gregory Fallon 229, 643, Matt Fallon 259, 653, Jon Wilhelm 233, 256, 264, 753, Donald Durland 236, 251, 711, James Durland 225, 249, 681, Shawn Sinistore 235, Pedro Agapito 244, 248, 235, 727, John Hoffmann 238, 627, James VanAken 243, 248, 259, 750, Steven Belgiovene 245, 657, Tom Belgiovene 258, 655, Craig Wilhelm 251, 643, Kevin Stackhouse 606, Kenny Atkins 227, 660, Al Frangipone 231, Paul Durland 226, 244, 632 and Frank DiCostanzo 608.In the Thursday Ladies League, Trasey Barres 207, 216, 192, 615, Debbie Durland 200, 191, 183, 574, Joan Lake 197, Barbara Durbak 211, 191 and Kerri Sawyer 196.In the Friday Mixed League, Eddie Lake 246, 672, Frank Scuderi 275, 670, John Hoffmann 227, 655, Tom Palmer 257, 682, Larry Berens 234, 655, Eugene Kelly 227, 655, Robert Linzer 236, John Wilhelm 609, Sherri Laird 182, 205, 545, Linda Carrier 184, Linda Schaefer 201, 519, Joan Lake 195, 502, Francine Kaiser 202, 537, Cathy Carpenter 193, 180, 184, 557, Tammy Sze 190, 522 and Mary Ann Drobysh-Berens 181, 187, 506.

Liberty Lanes

Recent highlight scores in the Monday Men’s Doubles League include Rudy Belanchia 225, 219, 214, 658; Thomas Fix 225, 223, 627; Kyle Stevens 226, 226, 625; Todd Houghtaling 218, 213, 604; Chris McKay 237, 223, 595; Paul Minton 192, 216, 583; Bruce Garritt 234, 581; Jason Jones Jr. 224, 214; Carmine Santillo 201, 190; Ricky Nichols 191; Manasseh O’Brien 190. In the Wednesday Men’s League Dwayne Cabrera 246, 278, 701; Kyle Stevens 211, 247, 212, 670; Chuck McAllister 206, 199, 231, 636; Paul Minton 210, 238, 628; Thomas Fix 230, 214, 626; Ed Blume 199, 254, 619; Rudy Belanchia 197, 201, 215, 613; Anthony Atkins 195, 203, 203, 601; Herbie Sklar 214, 209, 593; Keith Smith 233, 195, 585; Jerry Scandore 196, 200, 577; Chris Stevens 213, 571; Merlin Bound 232; Ryan Lepke 225; Bobby Cooper 212; Stew Stevens 212; Gene Smith 202, 210; Ray Stanishia 203. In the Thursday Ladies League Wendy Finn 171, 179, 508; Carly Sklar 222, 500; Elisa Bound 170, 480; Jane Mann 209; Billie Jo Bound 178; Maureen Barber 177; JoAnne Wright 177; Tabatha Smith 176; Darlene Mantzouratos 172; Audrey Woolard 172; Debbie Sklar 170. In the Friday Mixed League Kyle Stevens 252, 215, 656; Wendy Swan 170, 480; George Crary 192, 205; Ralph Cannon 200; Larry Goldenberg 199; Betty Jane Stevens 172, 170. In the Saturday Mixed League Thomas Fix 199, 220, 582; Russell Bivins 215, 579; Keith Smith 224; Walt Edwards 198. In the Sunday Mixed League Thomas Fix 212, 200, 601; Lynn Winters 200, 514; Sheila Fix 180, 496; Bob Feeney 203, 206; Jerry Scandore 197; Dean Winters 194.

2011-10-07T09:27:00.000-07:00

PBA Spare Shots

BELMONTE RETURNS FAVOR, THROWS 300 AT FAGAN TO WIN IN THAILAND
TO SET UP POSSIBLE “GRUDGE MATCH” WITH RASH IN WORLD BOWLING TOUR FINALS
Usually, throwing a 300 game at your opponent in the title match is good enough for a win, and that’s what happened in Bangkok, Thailand on Friday, Sept. 30. But this title match involved two 300 games, and set the stage for a possible televised grudge match in Las Vegas in November.

In Bangkok, two-time PBA Tour title winner Mike Fagan of Patchogue, N.Y., started the championship match of the PTT World Bowling Tour Thailand 2011 event with a 300-211 victory over top qualifier Jason Belmonte of Australia. But Fagan needed to beat Belmonte twice in the double-elimination finale, and it didn’t happen. Belmonte returned the favor, defeating Fagan, 300-205, in the second game to win the title and one million Thai bhat (US$32,000-plus).

With his win, Belmonte earned 50 points and moved past Finland’s Osku Palermaa into third place on the WBT points list to set up the possibility of a showdown match with “bottlegate” rival Sean Rash of Montgomery, Ill., in the World Bowling Tour Finals presented by the PBA. Rash is second in WBT points heading into the Australian Masters, the final qualifying event in the series. Finland’s Mika Koivuniemi has locked up the No. 1 berth in the three-player stepladder finals, but if Rash and Belmonte remain one-two, they will meet in the first ESPN-televised match of the 2011-12 season.

The men’s and women’s WBT Finals will be contested at South Point Hotel, Casino and Bowling Center in Las Vegas on specially-constructed arena lanes on Thursday, Nov. 17, and will air on ESPN on Sunday, Dec. 4, at 1 p.m. ET.

The Thailand tournament was the next-to-last WBT qualifying event and featured a strong PBA Tour presence in addition to Fagan and Belmonte. In the opening three-player stepladder match, Ryan Ciminelli of Cheektowaga, N.Y., fired a 227 game to tie Thailand’s Peerawich Rungacharoen, and then eliminated the Thai bowler, 10-6, in the one-ball roll-off. Rash was eliminated in the opening match with a 214 game.

In the second three-player showdown, Ciminelli’s 278 overpowered Sayed Al Hashemi of UAE (245) and Choi Won Young of Korea (238). Ciminelli then ousted Dan MacLelland of Saginaw, Mich., 280-258, before losing to Fagan in the semifinal match, 234-214.

The Australian Masters is set for Oct. 10-22 in Sydney. The Australian Masters will determine the top three men and top three women in WBT points who will advance to the ESPN finals at South Point. In each division, bowlers will compete for prizes of $10,000, $6,000 and $4,000 for first, second and third places, respectively.

Koivuniemi and Carolyn Dorin-Ballard have locked up men’s and women’s WBT Finals berths going into the Australian Masters. Rash is second, Belmonte third, Palermaa fourth and Chris Barnes fifth in the men’s standings. Sweden’s Nina Flack is second on the women’s list ahead of PBA Tour exempt player Kelly Kulick and Finland’s Krista Pollanen.

PALERMAA TOPS BARNES TO WIN VIENNA OPEN
Finland’s Osku Palermaa defeated defending champion Chris Barnes, 192-184, to win the Columbia 300 Vienna Open at Plus Bowling in Vienna, Austria, on Oct. 2. Barnes, a 13-time PBA Tour champion, saw his hopes for a second straight title end when he left a pocket 7-10 in the 10th frame.

Palermaa, who won his first PBA Tour title in the 2010 Shark Open, captured his third European Bowling Tour title of the season after defeating England’s Dominic Barrett in the semifinal match, 226-191.

BOHR DENIES WEBER; PARKS CONTINUES TO DOMINATE SENIOR REGIONAL PLAYERS
Nathan Bohr of Wichita, Kan., celebrated his return to PBA Tour exempt player status by denying Pete Weber a record 47th PBA Regional title in Springfield, Mo., on Sunday, Oct. 2. Bohr defeated the St. Ann, Mo., PBA Hall of Famer, 246-218, to win the joint Midwest/Southwest Region Barney’s Open at Enterprise Park Lanes for his 11th career PBA Regional title and the $2,500 top prize. It was Bohr’s first regional win of the season.

The PBA Southwest and Midwest Regions also combined for a pair of one-day Senior events at Junction City (Kan.) Bowl. Walter Ray Williams Jr. of Ocala, Fla., won Saturday’s Viper Open for the first PBA Senior Regional title of his illustrious career. Williams defeated Mike Dias of Lafayette, Colo., 247-177, for Saturday’s win, and Dias turned the tables in Sunday’s Cheetah Open, knocking off Williams in the semifinal round, 288-279, before defeating Mike Mineman of St. Louis, 215-189, in the title match. Both winners earned $1,000.

Kenny Parks of Hammond, Ind., continued his domination of the PBA Senior Regional circuit, defeating Harry Sullins of Chesterfield Twp., Mich., 245-227, to win the the combined PBA Central/East/South tri-regional Lewisburg Senior Classic at Greenbrier Bowling Center in Lewisburg, W.Va., on Sunday, Oct. 2. The title was Parks’ fifth of the year in PBA Senior Regional competition and the ninth of his career. He also earned $1,600.

The Oct. 7-9 weekend includes the Midwest/Central Region Brunswick Zone-Hawthorn Senior Open sponsored by Allstate Insurance in Vernon Hills, Ill.; the Central Region Boss Plows/Mid-State Truck and Stonebrooke Rehabilitation Centre and Suites Open at Rose Bowl in New Castle, Ind.; the Southwest Region Young & Pratt Austin Open at Dart Bowl in Austin, Texas, and the West Region TKR General Contractor Open at Golden Pin Lanes in Tucson, Ariz.

The only event on the Oct. 14-16 PBA Regional schedule is the South Region’s NAS Open at NAS Freedom Lanes in Jacksonville, Fla.

PBA Regional competitors will continue to bowl for points through Feb. 26 to try to qualify for the 2012 Dick Weber PBA Playoffs. The top 16 points leaders in the PBA’s East, South, Central, Midwest, Southwest and West/Northwest Regions will earn berths in the new Xtra Frame Tour event which will be held March 30-April 1 at Woodland Bowl in Indianapolis.

All first-time PBA Regional title winners also become eligible for the season-ending PBA Tournament of Champions.

For complete Regional tournament schedules and entry information, visit pba.com and click on “Regional Tour” under the “Schedules” drop-down tab.

PBA WORLD SERIES “WARMUP” AMONG HUNDREDS OF SHOWS IN XTRA FRAME ARCHIVES
If you missed Tuesday’s six-hour Xtra Frame “PBA World Series of Bowling Warmup” show from South Point Bowling Center in Las Vegas, you can still access it through Xtra Frame’s extensive archiving system.

The special edition of PBA:39x60 included a preview of the 2011 WSOB, a complete recap of the 2010 WSOB and more. It was a prelude to the 2011-12 season which will feature more than 100 hours of live coverage of World Series of Bowling activity and more than 250 total hours of PBA Tour events on Xtra Frame over the course of the season. In addition, the Xtra Frame archives contains hundreds of additional programs ranging from previous PBA Tour, Senior Tour and regional events to interviews, instructional videos and product introductions.

For details on Xtra Frame subscription rates, including a special 60-day World Series of Bowling offer, visit pba.com and click on the Xtra Frame logo for information.

The third annual PBA World Series of Bowling is set for Nov. 4-20 at South Point. A capacity field of 240 bowlers from around the world will compete for nearly $1 million in prize money and eight PBA Tour titles during the two-plus-week extravaganza.

QUICK NOTES:
Pepsi has been named the titled sponsor for the Pepsi PBA Exempt Players Championship, one of the featured events that will be contested during the PBA World Series of Bowling. The ESPN finals of the Pepsi PBA Exempt Players Championship will air on Sunday, April 8, at 1 p.m. Eastern.

Australian two-handed star Jason Belmonte and Chicago’s Diandra Asbaty, the winner of two PBA Women’s Series titles, are featured in full-length features in the August/September issue of a new international sports magazine, Sports Life, which is on sale at major magazine retail outlets around the country. Sports Life has announced it plans to include coverage of PBA stars in every issue. Chris Barnes will be featured in the October issue. Peter Cimino is Sports Life’s bowling writer.

Here & There Column 10-4-11

2011-10-06T07:27:00.000-07:00

Potbellied & Our 40th Anniversary

With Shirley and I celebrating our 40th wedding anniversary September 25 I thought it might be good timing to ask her if we should add a pet to our home that would liven up our semi-senior moments.
Pets in our home has always been a subject with much debate and during our 40-years of marriage we have had a dog, several cats, different varieties of fish but now only have the blessings of a parakeet.
Have to admit I'm the pet lover in our home.
Shirley's complaint is having to clean up from pets and that we always have to get a "pet sitter" to come in and provide care when we are away for more then two days at a time
Having recently talked with Linda Good, founding president of the NEPA Pet Pig Association I was amazed what she told me about having a Vietnamese potbellied pig living with you (not in the pig pen) but in your home.
My initial suggestion to Shirl about a pet pig brought out comments that are not appropriate for print.
I at first had a difficult time with the fact that folks have a pig living with them (now that's a pig pig not a person you are trying to describe).
When Keith Connell, a Canadian zoo director, decided to import a number of these Vietnamese pig into his country, little did he realize that within just a few years these pigs would be the new smash hit pet of the 1990's.
These potbellied pigs are somewhat on the cute side......all depends how one looks at it......and it was interesting to learn that these pigs are extremely intelligent animals and that this can prove to be a double-edged sword if folks do not have the willingness and character to be capable of training them in the basics of living in your home.
I have to admit that the potbellied pig idea provided a lively discussion in our home and if anyone is interested in potbellied pigs in your home they can contact Ms, Good at 570-251-9364. Their web site is http://www.nepapetpigs.vpweb.com/
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IDENTIFICATION OF ABOVE PHOTO

One of the two potbellied pigs who entertained folks at this years Debruce Labor Day parade.

Bowling Highlights Column

2011-09-30T12:23:00.000-07:00

PBA Snubs Tri-State Bowlers

The Professional Bowlers Association (PBA) has once again snubbed Tri-State area bowlers who over the years have enjoyed and supported PBA stops in the Albany area, Buffalo, Long Island and Norwich, Conn.
The only PBA stop on the East Coast of this United States for the 2011-12 PBA Tour is the U.S. Open February 20-26 at the Brunswick Zone Cavelier at North Brunswick, New Jersey.
The PBA has even done away with the popular Mark Roth Plastic Ball Championship formerly held on Long Island and last year at Cheektowago near Buffalo. This event is now part of their World Series of Bowling.
The PBA World Series of Bowling returns for a third consecutive season, starting a new
season of PBA competition that will culminate with the PBA Tournament ofChampions in Las Vegas in April.
The new season will get underway with the multi-event PBA World Series ofBowling Nov. 4-20 at South Point Bowling Center in Las Vegas and it willend April 8-15 when the PBA Tournament of Champions returns to Red RockLanes. In addition to PBA Regional, Senior, Women’s Series and NationalTour title winners who are eligible for the Tournament of Champions, PBATour event winners during the 2011-12 season will receive exemptions toadvance directly into the 36-player finals field for the 2012 event.
The 2011-12 season will also produce the most extensive online coverageof PBA Tour competition in history, with more than 250 hours of livecoverage on pba.com’s Xtra Frame planned, including four new “Xtra FrameTour” events. Additional details regarding television coverage, tournamentformats and more will be announced soon.
The 2011-12 PBA TOUR SCHEDULE is as follows:
Nov. 4-20 – Third annual PBA World Series of Bowling (Mark Roth PlasticBall Championship, World Bowling Tour Finals presented by the PBA, ViperOpen, Scorpion Open, Chameleon Open, Carmen Salvino Classic, Earl AnthonyTouring Players Championship, Earl Anthony Touring Players Baker DoublesChampionship and PBA World Championship), South Point Bowling Center, LasVegas (Xtra Frame and ESPN).
Jan. 20-22 – PBA Xtra Frame Cheetah Open, Fountain Bowl, Fountain Valley,Calif. (Xtra Frame).
Jan. 23-29 – United States Bowling Congress Masters, Sunset Station, LasVegas (Xtra Frame and ESPN).
Feb. 3-5 – PBA Xtra Frame Shark Open, Thunderbowl Lanes, Allen Park,Mich.. (Xtra Frame)
Feb. 17-19 – PBA Xtra Frame Don Johnson Memorial Open, Sequoia Lanes,Columbus, Ohio (Xtra Frame).
Feb. 20-26 – U.S. Open, Brunswick Zone Carolier, North Brunswick, N.J.(Xtra Frame and ESPN).
March 30-April 1 – Xtra Frame Dick Weber PBA Playoffs, Woodland Bowl,Indianapolis (Xtra Frame).
April 8-15 – PBA Tournament of Champions, Red Rock Lanes, Las Vegas, Nev.(Xtra Frame and ESPN).
Xtra Frame is a paid online Internet service and is available to bowling fans for a monthly fee at the PBA web stie.

Bowling Tip
By Mike Luongo

Welcome back bowlers.
This week's tip was suggested by a league bowler and applies mostly 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.
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 indeed cause the ball to crack.
So the tip is not only educational but let it serve as a reminder to take care of your bowling ball investment--and if you carry your balls to and from the center, don't leave them in your car.
Mike Luongo is technically certified through IBPSIA as a Pro Shop Operator and Master Instructor. He is also a Silver Level Coach with the USBC and is an Advisor along with being involved with Special Events with the Storm and Roto Brip Bowling Ball Company. If you have any questions or subject you would like covered, he can be reached by telephone at 435-720-7939 or via email at mikel@stormbowling.com

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Outstanding 825
Series & 300
By Kyle Stevens

What a way to start off the 2011-12 league bowling season...... a great 300 game and an outstanding 825 series by Liberty Lanes bowler Kyle Stevens.
Kyle rolled the 300, 246, 279, 825 in the Wednesday Men's league week number 2 at Liberty Lanes.
Congratulations Kyle.

This column is written by Ed Townsend, a public relations consultant to the amateur and professional sport of bowling and to several bowling writers associations. If you have a topic that would make good reading or have league and tournament scores and information, Ed can be reached at 845-439-8177, via email at edwardctownsend@hotmail.com and by fax at 845-205-4474. For an expanded version of bowling news and this bowling column please visit our Web Page at http://bght.blogspot.com/ This column is also available on Facebook.
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2011-09-30T12:19:00.000-07:00

LOCAL SCORES

BEECHWOOD LANES

Recent highlight scores in the Monday Ladies League included, Diane Conroy with a 158 game, Lori Kimmes 156, Jackie Gieger 168, 190, Julie Yewchuck 173, 152 and Jodi Gulley 163.

CALLICOON KRISTAL BOWL

Recent highlight scores in the Monday Hortonville Ladies League included Lillian Zieres with games of 150, 190 and 172 for a 514 series, Virginia Connel 160, Pat Peters 154, Sillporah Boldiis 140 and Mary Jean Joyal 150.In the Tuesday Delaware Valley Men’s League, Mark Hawley 193, Joe Gager 180, Jamie Greier 166, Ed Leroy 169, Mark Scriber 175, Gary Maas 160, Mike Cole 173, Jeff Nober 223, 168, Eugene Fulton 178, 166, Mike Sorge 182, Jack Brockner 175, Brian Scott 202, Steve Lagoda 234, 221, 604, Gary Erlwein 199, 173 and Rick Weigelt 177.

FOX BOWLING CENTER

Recent highlight scores in the Wednesday Men’s Independent League included Tom Anderson with a 231 game and 629 series, Mike Bowker 269, 655, Andrew Bullis 233, 234, 678, Frank Couse Sr. 237, Frank Couse Jr. 608, Jim Dibble 225, Brian Drumm 248, 620, Dylan Green 241, Paul Ignatovich 265, 670, Steve Jacobi 233, 625, Donnie Marino 615, Mark McGraw Jr. 248, 663, Ed Milk Jr. 239, 611, Mitch Persbacker 226, 226, 666, Dick Price 238, 625, Brian Tiffany 234 and Zuke Wormuth 279, 712.In the Thursday Men’s Deposit National League, Howard Couse Jr. 266, 642, Jeff Curtis 623, Lenn Davis 233, 608, Nate Finch 233, 664, Bill Gleim 227, 235, 652, Paul Ignatovich 254, 244, 655, Greg Keesler 232, 666, Dan Koch 233, 619, Rick Mills 289, 232, 695, Harold Morgan 231 and Paul Siegler 247.In the Friday Couples League, Howey Couse Jr. 258, 232, 693, Frank Couse Sr. 266, 686, Anne Couse 210, 525, Dave Lester 235, 625, Dana McGraw 502, Mark McGraw 603, Walt Oralls 601, Bob Sobas 225, 649 and Sandy Winans 190.

KIAMESHA LANES

Recent highlight scores in the Monday Men’s League included Mike Weiner with a 225 game and 607 series, John Hoffmann 247, 236, 688, Jim VanAken 602, Tom Belgiovene 258, 668, Matt Fallon 620, Kevin Stackhouse 227, Laresko Niffa 225, Eddie Lake 248, 666, Rick Lake 254, 234, 240, 728, Paul Durland 247, 617, Jaryl Scott 247, 622, Vinnie Collura 246, 611, Al Caycho 226, Jack Moylan 226, 227, 664, Mitch Juron 607, James Ratner 228, 226, 649, Dave Graham 244, 225, 244, 713, Nate Sanders 608, John Fischer 612, George Battle 600, Erik Miller 226, 600, John Lopez 255, 651, Tim McIntyre 611 and Jon Wilhelm 236, 643.In the Tuesday Mixed League, Edward Walsh 233, 609, Wayne Atkins 607, Joan Lake 215, 191, 559, Trasey Barres 180, 204, 556, Suzette Bertholf 187, 183, 534, Allene Washington 197, Joann Ruggiero 182 and Melinda Gwiozdowski 180.In the Wednesday Men’s League, John Hoffmann 242, 670, Steven Belgiovene 246, 616, Tom Belgiovene 247, 237, 705, James Durland 239, 623, Pedro Agapito 244, 253, 258, 755, Eddie Walsh 228, 289, 726, Shane Cunningham 256, 225, 626, Kenny Atkins 247, 612, Frank Gerow Jr. 225, Donald Durland 244, 269, 284, 797, Jon Wilhelm 269, 691, Matt Fallon 225, 235, 235, 695 and Gregory Fallon 238, 630.In the Thursday Ladies League, Barbara Merton 191, Kathy King 180, Trasey Barres 205, Pat Gibson 180, Debbie Durland 211, 224, Cheryl Neist 196, Pat Shuart 201 and Fran Kaiser 214.In the Friday Night Mixed League, Carolyn Williams 191, 221, 182, 594, Julie Chen 185, 500, Joan Lake 199, 223, 568, Antionette Rau 198, 188, 556, Nancy Green 191, Cathy Carpenter 185, 180, 536, Tammy Sze 180, 500, Eddie Lake 269, 266, 235, 770, John Hoffmann 268, 258, 739, Dan Ricco 233, 247, 648, Eugene Kelly 247, 649, Jon Wilhelm 264, 663, Frank Scuderi 257 and Donald Durland 245.

LIBERTY LANES

Recent highlight scores in the Monday Men’s League included Paul Minton with games of 245, 208 and 223 for a 676 series; Kyle Stevens 300, 661; Ralph Coney 199, 201, 257, 657; Rudy Belanchia 224, 219, 204, 647; Thomas Fix 202, 258, 642; Pete Meachum 235, 210, 610; Todd Houghtaling 235, 577, Robert Cady 228, Ed Blume Sr. 224, Dean Shattuck 223, Mitch Mattison 216, Carmine Santillo 213, Jason Jones Sr. 210, Walt Edwards 193, Jason Jones Jr. 191 and Chris Stevens 190, 190.In the Wednesday Men’s League, Kyle Stevens 248, 204, 288, 740, Chuck McAllister 221, 234, 227, 682, Thomas Fix 206, 210, 206, 622, Stew Stevens 209, 213, 194, 616, Anthony Atkins 197, 221, 197, 615, Keith Smith 199, 198, 196, 593, George Crary 208, 573, Herbie Sklar 209, 571, Gene Smith 219, 215, Chris Stevens 211, Paul Minton 208, Carlos Torres 207, Glenn Norris 206, Chris Stewart 204, Dwayne Cabrera 202, Mark Carman Jr. 190, 201, Rob Tuttle 200, Rich Bivins 190, 198, Mark Carman Sr. 197, Jason Jones Sr. 195, Ed Blume 194, Mike Aumick 192 and Tony Mears 191.In the Thursday Ladies League, Wendy Finn 201, 514, Kathy Smith 175, 186, 501, Audrey Woolard 179, 492, Karen Martin 176, 486, Carly Sklar 185, Maureen Barber 178, Florence Good 176 and Cindy Short 171.In the Friday Mixed League, Thomas Fix 225, 223, 632, Alan LaBounty 246, 594, Kyle Stevens 236, 203, 594, Mike Fritz 198, 217, 584, John Melchick 213, 203, 574, George Crary 202, Brian Devine 202, Ralph Cannon 196 and Betty Jane Stevens 182.In the Saturday Mixed League, Phil Norris 246, 209, 203, 658, Thomas Fix 237, 207, 206, 650, Keith Smith 211, 203, 579, Russell Bivins 205, 231, 577, Tabatha Bound/Smith 176, 482, Wendy Swan 170, 480, Gene Smith 213, Randy Kinred 199, Tony Miller 194, Jolene Vail 193, Walt Edwards 192 and Michele Roosa 174.In the Sunday Mixed League, Barbara Cady 194, 179, 179, 552, Lillian Zieres 203, 174, 542, Robert Cady 214, 205 and Jerry Scandore 197.

2011-09-30T12:15:00.000-07:00

ESPN’s 2011-12 PBA
Tour Coverage Begins
On December 4

For the 32nd consecutive year, ESPN will provide millions of American bowling fans with nationally-televised coverage of the Professional Bowlers Association during the 2011-12 season.

The PBA Tour’s new television season, which includes 18 Sunday telecasts, will begin with a “doubleheader” on Sunday, Dec. 4 with the men’s and women’s World Bowling Tour Finals presented by the PBA airing in back-to-back one-hour segments. The PBA-ESPN season will conclude with the live finals of the PBA Tournament of Champions from Red Rock Lanes in Las Vegas on Sunday, April 15.

Supplementing the ESPN telecasts, pba.com’s exclusive Xtra Frame video streaming service will provide more than 250 hours of live, online coverage of PBA Tour preliminary rounds as well as start-to-finish coverage of four new Xtra Frame Tour events during the season.

2011-12 ESPN-PBA TOUR SCHEDULE (all times Eastern)
Dec. 4, 1 p.m. – World Bowling Tour Finals presented by the PBA (men), Las Vegas.
Dec. 4, 2 p.m. - World Bowling Tour Finals presented by the PBA (women), Las Vegas.
Dec. 11, 1 p.m. – WSOB PBA World Championship, Carter Division, Las Vegas.
Dec. 18, 1 p.m. – WSOB PBA World Championship, Hardwick Division, Las Vegas.
Jan. 1, 1 p.m. – WSOB PBA World Championship, Petraglia Division, Las Vegas.
Jan. 8, 1 p.m. – WSOB PBA World Championship, Aulby Division, Las Vegas.

Jan. 15, 1 p.m. – WSOB PBA World Championship finals, Las Vegas.
Jan. 22, 3 p.m. – WSOB Bayer Viper Open, Las Vegas.
Jan. 29, 12:30 p.m. – USBC Masters, Las Vegas.
Feb. 5, 4 p.m. – Chris Paul PBA Celebrity Invitational, New Orleans.
Feb. 12, 3 p.m. – WSOB Chameleon Open, Las Vegas.
Feb. 19, 3 p.m. – WSOB Scorpion Open, Las Vegas.
Feb. 26, 3 p.m. – 69th U.S. Open, North Brunswick, N.J.
March 4, 3 p.m. – WSOB Shark Open, Las Vegas.
March 25, 2:30 p.m. – WSOB Mark Roth-Marshall Holman PBA Doubles Championship, Las Vegas.
April 1, 1 p.m. – WSOB Carmen Salvino Classic, Las Vegas.
April 8, 1 p.m. – WSOB PBA Exempt Players Championship, Las Vegas.
April 15, 1 p.m. – PBA Tournament of Champions, Las Vegas.
WSOB = PBA World Series of Bowling

Here & There Column 9-27-11

2011-09-26T12:25:00.000-07:00

Enjoy The Fall Foliage

We are into our early fall season and with the change in temperatures foliage and the colors of autumn create beautiful scenes for our enjoyment.
Conversation with various state tourist stops clearly points out that foliage in New York State ....with its leaves of every possible shade of red, yellow, gold and orange is legendary as the spectacular colors of a New York State autumn mean more than just pretty scenery to those in the State's travel and tourism industry.
The fall foliage season means big business for New York and has become one of the state's most popular travel seasons.
This so-called "shoulder season" has become a favorite time for weekend getaways and week-long vacations as well as the traditional drive to the country to view nature's colorful display.
Folks in the tourist industry pointed out to us the reason people all over the world head to the spectacular New York State foliage display is that unlike the rest of the country the northeast is particularly blessed with a great variety of broad-leaved trees which help give the region's foliage a spectacular color range.
Our state has almost as many acres of such trees as the rest of the Northeast combined.
We love the fall foliage and for many years traveled to the Lake George-Lake Placid area in September to participate in a fall square dancing weekend and view what mother nature does to our trees as the temperature drops.
While speaking to a former Biology teacher about the fall change he pointed out that seasonal conditions and the resultant chemical changes in the leaves are the key factors in the timing and coloration of the leaves and that generally clear sunny days and cool nights with temperatures in the 40's bring about the most striking autumn colors.
Get out and enjoy the best foliage that takes place the last two weeks of September, first two weeks of October and in some parts of the state the last two weeks of October and the first week in November.
The frost and white stuff comes next.

Amelia Baldo National Champion

2011-09-22T12:21:00.000-07:00

Amelia Baldo with her coach Bill Strynkowski

Grandfather Dan Baldo

Grandmother Gwen Baldo

Baldo Granddaughter Wins National Championship

Retired Sullivan County educators Dan and Gwen Baldo are swimming with pride these days as a result of the outstanding success their 10-year-old granddaughter Amelia Baldo had in winning the 9-10 year-old softball throw in the 34th annual Hershey's Track and Field Games North America Finals held August 6 at Hershey, Pa.
Amelia, daughter of Anthony and Jane Baldo of Palmyra, Pa, is in the fifth grade at Lingle Elementary School at Palmyra.
Anthony is Dan and Gwen's oldest son and is a 1988 graduate of Roscoe Central School and received his BA and Masters degrees from Virginia Tech. He is employed as an industrial engineer for Hershey's.
Roscoe grandparents Dan and Gwen Baldo are both retired from educational systems, Dan retired nine years ago as Director of Admissions at Sullivan County Community College and Gwen retired 12 years ago as Head Librarian at Livingston Manor Central School.
Dan was an active baseball umpire from 1980 to 2009 and started the Sullivan County Softball Umpires Association and ASA in 1987 and still officiates high school and ASA games which have included many New York State championship games. He is also an avid big game hunter and has hunted in both the United States and Canada and just several weeks ago returned from a 10-day backpacking hunt in the NWT's.
Both Dan and Gwen have also been very active in the sport of golf with Dan formerly serving as President of the Roscoe Twin Village Golf Club (TVGC) where he presently serves as Greens Chairman.
Gwen has twice won the Ladies TVGC Championship.
The Hershey's Track & Field Games is the largest youth sports program of its kind in North America. The event starts out with some 450,000 competitors in 8 zones in the United States and Puerto Rico finishes with 450 in the final events at Hershey.
Amelia was part of the zone 7 competition where she won the local event, regional and zone event which qualified her to enter the finals at Hershey.
Her favorite sports are basketball, field hockey and track and field and although she has indicated not a lot of interest in playing softball in school her decision to enter the softball throw came about because she has a strong arm.
The strong arm paid off as Amelia won first place in the 9-10 year-old softball throw with a distance of 114 feet and two and three quarters inches beating out her closest competitor who threw 113 feet and 0 inches.
In this event each competitor had three throws.
Last year Amelia competed in the 100-yard dash event and qualified second at the district level.
These North American Final games have produced many Olympic medalists and competing athletes and this year Olympic greats Rafer Johnson and Carl Lewis returned to this years event as ambassadors of the Hershey's Track and Field games.
Grandparents Dan and Gwen noted that the message of these games is helping to get kids on the right track, teaching lifelong lessons and having fun along the way.

Golfing Highlights Column 9-23-11

2011-09-22T09:31:00.000-07:00

Liberty Golfer Joe Decker scored his lst Hole In One recently in North Carolina.

The now famous and very unique Hammer tournament trophy will once again be lifted by a new team at the Hammer Outing Saturday, Sept. 24 at the Liberty Sullivan County Golf & Country Club.

Dan Baldo won the Roscoe Twin Village Golf Club Athletic Cup Championship.

Recording the lowest scratch score in the Monday Night Men's Twin Village Golf Club league was TVGC's assistant greenkeeper Dean Winters. He had a 21 after shooting a 35 with a 14 handicap.

Monday Night Men's 2011 League Champions at the Roscoe Twin Village Golf Club are from the left, first place Ron Shulgte Sr. and Dennis Bennett, second place Jordan Tallman (his partner Jessie Huggins was not available for this photo) and third place Chuck Husson IV and Chuck Husson lll.

Joe Decker Scores His 1st Ace

Sixty-seven year-old Liberty golfer Joe Decker scored his first career hole-in-one on August 12 at the Sandpiper Bay (Piper Course) near Calabash, North Carolina.
Playing with his wife, Pat, and Mike, a retired golf professional from Sanford, NC, Joe's ace took place on the 175-yard par 3 third hole using a Callaway No. 5 wood.
Decker over his 50-plus years of playing golf has come close to a hole-in-one and this ace was truly a welcomed gift from the golf God's.
Joe has been playing golf since the 9th grade of high school when he joined the Liberty High School golf team.
A graduate of Liberty High School and Orange County Community College, Joe is a retired Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) investigator with the New York State Police after 28-years of service and is also a retired Sullivan County Under-Sheriff, serving 8 years in this job.
He has been a 40-year member of the Monday Night Men's golf league at Sullivan County Golf & Country Club and presently golfs with partner John Salamon. Joe's previous partners included the late Win Barley and the late Bob Mullen.
His current handicap is an 8.
Both he and his wife Pat play a lot of golf and as often as they can and both enjoy their South Carolina residence at the Colonial Charters golf community at Little River, SC where they also both enjoy the beach.
Joe and Pat have two children, Lynn Barber and Joseph who is a member of the New York State Police and four grandchildren. The entire Decker family (except for their youngest granddaughter Katy) all enjoy playing the game of golf.

Hammer Tourney To
Honor Baker, Buck &
Kathy Stoddard

The 5th Annual Hammer Outing taking place tomorrow, September 24 at the Liberty Sullivan County Golf & Country Club will honor the lives of departed golfers Jack Baker, Sydney Benton, Ellsworth C. "Bucky" Buck and Kathy Stoddard.
This popular well-known tournament is by invitation only and no pre-established teams can enter as the "Ting" puts together each foursome with an A, B, C. and D player and only fate and good fortune will determine which team will hoist the legendary Hammer of Thor trophy.

The Bill Carlson
Memorial Tourney
Set For Oct. 2

The Hurleyville Fire Department is sponsoring the 1st Annual Bill Carlson Memorial Golf Tournament October 2 at 1 p.m. at the Tarry Brae Golf Course.
The shotgun start at 1 features a scramble format with an entry fee of $80 which includes golf, cart, lunch and dinner.
Bill passed away on April 2 of this year and was a member of the fire department for over 60 years.
For information call John J. Cox at 845-866-6431.

Schulte & Bennett
Repeat As League
TVGC Champions

Ron Schulte Sr. and Dennis Bennett for the third year in a row are the champions of the 19-team Monday Night Men's league at the Roscoe Twin Village Golf Course (TVGC).
Second place went to Jesse Huggins and Jordan Tallman and third place was won by Churck Husson IV and his dad Chuck Husson III.
Jim Bowers recorded 2 eagles in league play, Chuck Husson IV had 21 birdies, Jim Bowers had 66 pars and Chuck Husson III won the most individual points 116.5.
Recording the lowest scratch score was TVGC's assistant greenskeeper Dean Winters with a 21 after shooting a 35 with a 14 handicap.
Dan Baldon won the men's club Athletic Cup championship.

Wrap-Up Time
For Golf Column

This is our 2011 wrap-up column for Golfing Highlights ....wow.....what a golf season it has been......way too much rain and some golf courses had a difficult time drying out.
Many personnel changes at golf courses we visited and if your course didn't get highlighted this season we will make sure you are on the list when we return in May with the start of the 2012 tri-state area golf season.
Thanks to all the local professionals, golf course managers and the many folks who kept us posted on the outstanding golf tournaments, league standings and the many happenings at their golf facilities this past season.
Thanks to Bob Menges for his always interesting Golf Tip of the week and to Joe Bermel for his great tips on putting.
Be reminded that there is still plenty of good golf at area golf courses and many have special fall rates.
Have a safe winter and see you in the spring.
Next week we return with our Bowling Highlights Column.

The Golf Tip
By Robert Menges
The Half Wedge Shot.

One of the shots most golfers fear is the dreaded half wedge shot. This means you are to close to the hole for a full swing, but to far away to chip or pitch the ball. When you are faced with one of these shots, it is important to have confidence before you make your swing.
To get set up for this shot, you should open your stance slightly, keep the ball in the center of your stance, and aim the club-face at the target. On your back swing it is important to limit your arm swing, the longer you swing your arms the more it will effect your distance and there is more of a chance for things to go wrong. Try to keep your lead arm from going beyond horizontal on the back swing. Make sure to cock your wrists fully and swing down and through the ball aggressively keeping your eyes on the ball and your head still.
When you finish, your hands should not be above your waist.....it is an abbreviated follow through.
This is a shot that requires some patience and practice to be good at. Keep practicing this shot and it will help you improve your scores.
Robert Menges is the head golf professional at the Swan Lake Golf & Country Club, Mt. Hope Road, Swan Lake. He is available for private lessons and if you have a question or subject you would like covered, he can be reached at 292-0323 or via email at menges@hughes.net

Hurricane Irene
Reschedules The
McMichael Tourney

An early fall tournament will be held on Sunday, October 16 at the Villa Roma Golf & Country Club as a result of the arrival September 4 of Hurricane Irene.
The Kathy McMichael Memorial 3rd Annual Golf Tournament will be held that date and will feature a scramble outing for men and women.
Registration takes place at 11:30 a.m. with tee off take place at 12:30 p.m.
The $75 per player entry fee includes 18 holes of golf with cart, dinner, prizes, contests and raffles.
Kathy was loved greatly at her work at BOCES and her inspiration, courage and love of life influenced many hearts to help those in need. BOCES officials note that Kathy was an outstanding colleague, a devoted mother, daughter, sister and loyal friend.
Monies raised from this tournament benefit the Kathy McMichael Foundation.
Paid reservations for golfers is suggested by October 1.
Information may be obtained from Jeffrey Molusky at 845-702-2373, at 570-224-5027 or a molusky21@hotmail.com

The Putting Doctor
Putting Tip
By Joe Bermel

The Number 1 miscue of golfers is that on short putts, especially, they decelerate on the forward stroke.
Golfers need to do the exact opposite....that is accelerate on the forward stroke.
Short putting is from a tap in up to 6 feet, the "Holy Grail" of putting.
Paramount to being proficient here.......your 2nd putt on every hole is between a tap in and up to 6 feet.
How many of these 18 you make or do not make will determine your score.
Joe Bermel is available for private lessons, group, corporate, organization and golf shows-tournaments. His special edition DVD is available by calling 631-589-1384, at his Web Site http://www.theputtingdoctor.com/ or by email at joe@theputtingdoctor.com

This column is written by Ed Townsend, a consultant to the amateur and professional sport of golf and to several golf writers associations. If you have a topic that you feel would make good reading or have league scores and tournament information, Ed can be reached at 439-8177 or by email at edwardctownsend@hotmail.com For a more expanded version of this golf column, please visit our web page at http://bght.blogspot.com/ We are also on Facebook.

Here & There Column 9-20-11

2011-09-20T10:11:00.000-07:00

Complete Helplessness At 9-11 Site

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Ralph Bressler told those attending a 9-11 memorial service September 11 at the Golden Park Apartments complex in Liberty that almost three weeks after the attacks on the twin towers his ambulance crew was called to relieve the "overburdened New York City Emergency Medical Services.
" I remember ten years later exactly what I was doing and how I felt," Bressler noted.
As soon as he learned that a plane had hit the World Trade Center, "I set up an ambulance crew and called the Sullivan County EMS Coordinator to volunteer our services," and, "that we were ready to go tho NYC immediately."
He said that he remembered "having an overwhelming desire to go and help" but, "as the hours dragged on and two days passed it became obvious that there were few lives to save."
When they were called three weeks later they arrived in NYC at 12:01 a.m. on October 3 at the corner of West and Vessey Street where their job was to treat those working on "The Pile" for injuries and breathing problems.
"I will never forget the fires that were still burning after three weeks, the points of light indicating cutting torches being used to dismantle the steel, the smell of burning electronics, the site of empty offices open to the elements or the haze that hung over the rubble," Ralph said.
"I will always remember the feeling of complete helplessness," he added.
The Golden Parks 9-11 Memorial service was organized by Henrietta Phelps and included remarks made by Liberty Village Deputy Mayor Corinne McGuire, District 6 Legislator Jodi Goodman, members of the Liberty Village Police Department, Liberty resident Dan Ratner, singing of the song "Where Were You" by Paul and Valerie Minton and "God Bless America by Stephanie Watson.
Deputy Mayor McGuire urged the gathering to "never forget.....never forget that they made the ultimate sacrifice to protect each of us......never forget their courage, but mostly, never forget the American spirit which rose up from the ashes in New York City, Shanksville, Pa and Washington DC."
Legislator Goodman told of her experience that day while working at Catskill Regional Medical Center in Harris and the feeling she and fellow employees experienced when the hospital received the "Code Disaster" message.
Liberty United Methodist Church Pastor John A. Thomason led everyone in a closing prayer and the service ended with Liberty Central School Senior Nicole Snyder playing taps.
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Emergency Medical Technician Ralph Bressler, left, was one of several speakers at the 9-11 memorial service Sunday evening at the Liberty Golden Hill Apartments complex. Looking on is the event organizer Henrietta Phelps.

Golfing Highlights Column 9-16-11

2011-09-15T21:42:00.000-07:00

Bowers & Tallman Take Management Positions At Tennanah Lake

Thirty one year-old James Bowers of Roscoe has returned as Superintendent and Casey Tallman is the new Food Service Manager at the Tennanah Lake Golf & Tennis Club.
Bowers had previously served as the golf course Superintendent but left Tennanah in the spring of this year. He was returned to that position several weeks ago. He previously also served as assistant greens superintendent and general manager.
Being born into a golfing family James has been around the game of golf for many years, introduced to the game at an early age by his father, well known Roscoe golfer Jim Bowers.
A graduate of Roscoe Central High School in 1999, James has received golf course maintenance (greens superintendent) training from Cobleskill College and Cornell University. He also completed studies from Penn State through Internet studies to become a member of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America.
Bowers was individual champion of the former Western Sullivan League in 1996 and 1998 and was Most Valuable Player (MVP) in 1999.
Jim's dad coached the golf teams for a number of years and was instrumental in getting a girls varsity golf team started. His mother is now the golf coach at Roscoe Central.
Bowers is married with two children and a baby boy expected sometime around Christmas.
Forty-one-year-old Casey Tallman is well known in the food preparation industry and at Tennanah Lake will be in charge of The Grill restaurant and the facility Catering Hall.
She came on board at Tennanah Lake two-months ago and previously worked in the restaurant-food preparation industry at DA's Place in Walton, The Twin Village Golf Course in Roscoe and at the Roscoe Nursing Home. Her speciality is home made specials with a variety menu and don't forget to try out her deserts.
The Grill features a bar and different daily hours and it's best to call for hours at 607-498-5017.
Casey is a graduate of Roscoe Central School, is married and has two sons, a step-daughter and one grandchild.
Bowers noted several recent major golf course projects which include the installation of small pond like structures with a spray fountain where the small stream crosses the fairway on Hole No. 3 and the soon to be constructed "Signature Hole" near the 14th green which when completed will have the green completely surrounded by water. Several greens will also see improvements for the 2012 season.
Some four years ago Tennanah Lake totally renovated the clubhouse which now includes an enlarged pro shop, an expanded dining area and grill and the addition of new outside dining decks which offers golfers a 60-mile panoramic view of the Catskill Mountains.
The land for the golf course was purchased in 1910 by the Wolf Brothers and opened in 1928. Alfred Tull did the redesign of the golf course in the 1950's and one of the highlights of the course was the exhibition play of Sam Snead in 1952 with Sam calling the layout one of the longest and most challenging courses he has ever played.
When the course was expanded to 18-holes, six of the original nine were utilized in the design.
Tennanah Lake is the oldest golf course operating in Sullivan County and is presently owned by Love Realty of New York and Florida.
A practice putting green and driving range are also available as well as the full service pro shop.
The facilities also include two tennis courts, a heated pool and a banquet hall for parties, special events and wedding receptions.
The facilities also offer special stay and play packages
Tee times, reservations and information can be obtained by calling 607-498-5000 or email at tennanahlake@aol.com. Their web site is http://www.tennanah.com/

The Golf Tip
By Robert Menges

How to start your Downswing to become more consistent.
To start your downswing you want to feel as though your hands stay at the top of the back swing and your front leg starts the downswing. Of course this won't happen but that's the feeling you should have.
You should also experiment with different parts of your front leg to start your downswing. I recommend using either your front knee or your front hip.So simply swing back as normal and then feel as though your hands do nothing because is should be your front knee or hip that pulls your downswing into action.
A good drill to get this feeling is to swing back as normal but pull your front foot in so it touches your back foot at the top of the back swing. And then to start your downswing simply move your front foot into it's normal position and swing through.
This will help to teach you the correct chain of events for the downswing.
Robert Menges is the head golf professional at the Swan Lake Golf & Country Club, Mt. Hope Road, Swan Lake. He is available for private lessons and if you have a question or subject you would like covered, he can be reached by phone at 292-0323 or via email at menges@hughes.net

Third Annual Club
Fund Raiser Oct. 2

The 3ed Annual Roscoe Twin Village Golf Club fund raiser will be held Sunday, Oct. 2 from 1-4 p.m. at The Rockland House in Roscoe.
The event helps the club offset rising costs of operations and offers $6,000 in cash prizes.
A $100 ticket entitles one person and a guest to three hours of open bar, a buffet, music and a chance to win cash prizes ranging from $2,500 to $100.
For information and ticket purchase call Chuck Husson at 607-498-5557.

The Putting Doctor
Putting Tip
By Joe Bermel

A special key to good consistent putting is FINISHING THE PUTTING STROKE.
Most golfers do not finish and then they wonder why they are short of the hole.
You start the strike, you must finish and hold the finish.
Finishing means the putter head is a minimum 2 feet past the ball. This helps the momentum, the ball will roll end over end and reach the hole.
Joe Bermel is available for private lessons, group, corporate, organization and golf shows-tournaments. His special edition DVD "How To Putt Well" is available by calling 631-589-1384, at his Web Site http://www.theputtingdoctor.com/ or by email at joe@theputtingdoctor.com

This column is written by Ed Townsend, a consultant to the amateur and professional sport of golf and to several golf writers associations. If you have a topic that you feel would make good reading or have league scores and tournament information, Ed can be reached by phone at 845-439-8177 or by email at edwardctownsend@hotmail.com For a more expanded version of this golf column, please visit our Web Page at http://bght.blogspot.com/ We are also available on Facebook.

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Tennanah Lake Golf & Tennis Club recently returned James Bowers, left, as their Golf Course Superintendent. Joining James as the new Food Service Manager is Casey Tallman.

A recent golf course project at Tennanah Lake includes the installation of small pond like structures and a water fountain where the stream crossed the fairway on Hole No. 3.

Here & There Column 9-13-11

2011-09-13T08:53:00.000-07:00

A Great Musical Treat

In our travels we often run across talented folks and great musicians and such was the case on our visit to this year's Little World's Fair at Grahamsville where we had the great opportunity to sit down and listen to the outstanding musical renderings by Dorraine Scofield and the Thunder Ridge band.
Their performance at Grahamsville saw this country-rock band perform songs by artists such as Sugerland, Toby Keith, Brad Paisley, Gretchen Wilson, Garth Brooks, Shania Twain, Faith Hill, Charlie Daniels, Tim McGraw and many others.
The talent level of Dorraine and Thunder Ridge clearly showed why they have performed shows with Ricky Skaggs, Sawyer Brown, Charlie Daniels, Shenandoah, Ricky Van Shelton, Clay Walker, Ricky Lynn Gregg, Pirates of the Mississippi and others.
The band was the winner of the 1996 True Valley Country Showdown, the largest music contest in the country and they travel wide and far performing at concerts, festivals, fairs, clubs, weddings and parties.
Those in the music industry point out that Thunder Ridge is one of the hardest-working and popular bands in the Hudson Valley area.
Their repertoire is highly varied and consists of new country music as well as some classic rock and roll songs.
An accomplished individual musician Dorraine was the guest opener in 2010 at Levon Helm's Midnight Ramble sessions the night before he won his 2ed Grammy award.
From West Shokan, NY Ms. Scofield began playing the violin at age 8, got her first regular band gig at age 15 and has shared the stage with stars like Diamond Rio, John Sebastan, Cousin Brucie, Charlie Daniels, George Jones and Waylon Jennings.
A real treat is in store for you when you have the opportunity to hear Scofield's wide vocal range and this entire Thunder Ridge band.
The band and Dorraine can be contacted at 845-399-2049.

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Members of the Thunder Ridge band, are, from the left, JB Hunt (bass guitar and sound), Dave Ryan (drums, vocals), Dorraine Scofield (vocals, fiddle, guitar, mandolin), Chris Walsh (vocals, guitar) and Larry Federman (lead guitar).

Golf Tournament Schedule

2011-09-09T09:52:00.000-07:00

Tournament-Golf Events

Sept. 10--Trevor Simpson Memorial, Swan Lake Golf & Country Club, Contact Bob Simpson 439-5034
Sept. 10--Otisville Hunting Club, Tarry Brae GC, Call 434-2620
Sept. 17--Annual Steak Bake, 1 p.m. Sull. Co Golf & Country Club, sign up in Pro Shop
Sept. 18--Bethel Lions, Swan Lake Golf & Country Club, Contact Al Frangipane 583-6540
Sept. 18--Cracolici's Hosting Car Show, Sull. Co Golf & Country Club
Sept. 18--Rock Hill FD, Tarry Brae GC, Call 434-2620
Sept. 24--Bloomingburg FD, Tarry Brae GC, Call 434-2620
Sept. 24--The Hammer Tournament, Sull. Co. Golf & Country Club, by invitation only.
Oct. 2 --Twin Village Golf Club Party fund raiser from 1-4 p.m. at The Rockland House. Tickets $100 entitles you and a guest to 3 hours of open bar, a buffet, music and a chance to win the top prize of $2,500. Tickets can be purchased by calling Chuck Husson at 607-498-5557.
Oct. 29--Sull. Co. Golf & Country Club closing dinner.

Golfing Highlights Column 9-9-11

2011-09-08T10:18:00.000-07:00

Different Venue On Cricket Hill Back Nine

The contrast between the back and front nine's at the Cricket Hill Golf Course near Hawley, Pa. offers golfers an interesting challenge.
Ownership at Cricket Hill includes Dr. Fred Mancuso, a Carbondale, Pa. chiropractor and his brother David Mancuso who owns and operates a beer distributorship also located in Carbondale.
Justin Manley is the superintendent and pro-shop-bar manager and handles most of the everyday activities at this golf course which also offers a nice restaurant and lounge.
This 18-hole public golf course is located at 176 Cricket Hill Road, Hawley and offers three sets of teeboxes for a fun, but challenging golfing experience. The golf course is easily reached and is a short distance from Narrowsburg off of Route 6 between Honesdale and Hawley.
From the blue tees the course for the front nine plays 3,152 yards and the back nine plays 2,531 yards for a total course yardage of 5,683.
The slope and rating from the blue tees is 104 and 67.3. The front nine par is 36 and the back nine par is 35 for a total par of 71.
The back nine of the course was built in 1987 but no background information was available as to who designed the layout which offers a totally different venue then the front nine.
Special at the club include the Tuesday and Thursday 18-holes of golf with cart and lunch for $30. Special senior rates are also available on Tuesday and Thursday.
Tee times are available by calling the course at 570-226-4366.
The back nine, holes 10-18 plays like this from the blue tees.
Hole No. 10 is a 477-yard par 5 with lots of water to content with. If you can fade your tee shot shoot to the left of the pond that will work but you must hit it far enough to get to where the dogleg goes sharp left and again there is water on the right. The second half of this fairway is narrow with a ditch running along the left side. Be careful with your approach shot as a slope in back of the green runs sharply downhill. Careful and accurate shots are the key for your par on this hole.
Hole No. 11 is a 187-yard par 3 with the fairway running uphill. This hole plays longer then the 187-yards and club selection off the tee is the key to a birdie or par. There are no traps on this green.
Hole No. 12 is a 452-yard par 5 with an immediate dogleg left. Not the place to use your driver and again club selection is a key on this tee shot. The second fairway shot is over a pond located on the left. There are no traps on this hole but there is water in back of this green.
Hole No. 13 is a 335-yard par 4 with a dogleg left. A driver off the tee is OK here. There are several mounds in front of this green and no traps. A good par hole.
Hole No. 14 is a 135-yard par 3 with a very narrow opening for your tee shot ...watch out for the pond on the right before the green.
Hole No. 15 is a 305-yard par 4 with a pond located right after the tee. There is a dogleg right and then 5 traps before the green. Careful with the approach shot so that it does not go over the green.
Hole No. 16 is a 185-yard par 3 with water on the left and a slightly uphill fairway. Try to keep your shots right past the tree which is located in the fairway. There are no traps on this hole.
Hole No. 17 is a 245-yard par 4 and a sign on the tee reads you need 175 yards to clear the pond. After the pond there is a dogleg left and keep you shot left as there is a deep ditch on the right side.
Hole No. 18 is a 240-yard par 4 with a sign on the tee reading that there is 133 yards to the pond on the right. The approach shot is to a slightly elevated green. A nice finishing hole for what is part of a challenging nine holes of golf.

Golf Tip
By Robert Menges

The "Draw" system.
How to find your rhythm in a hurry.
Here's a real simple exercise you do anytime on the course to regain your rhythm. Simply turn a driver or any wood up the other way and swing.
Doing this will make the club very, very light and it will change the feelings that you've been having with the club.
Once you've had a number of swings like this, I suggest you then grip the club normally and go back to swinging it the way you normally would.
Doing this drill will help you to feel the clubhead and that's critical in the golf swing.
Swing the clubhead and not the club. Let the clubhead do the swinging and feel the power you get without forcing it. Keep turning the clubhead over so you can get the feeling of the clubhead more often.
You will soon regain your rhythm and with it will return your confidence.
Robert Menges is the head golf professional at the Swan Lake Golf & Country Club, Mt. Hope Road, Swan Lake. He is available for private lessons and if you have a question or subject you would like covered, he can be reached by phone at 292-0323 or via email at menges@hughes.net

The Putting Doctor
Putting Tip
By Joe Bermel

Practice your putting only on days that end in Y
Absolute key to consistent practice repetition sessions.
That's how we build Confidence so when we play a round, we can perform with absolute competence and skill.
Practice (30 minute sessions) is an every week process.
We need to keep 3 key areas sharp, MIND, EYES, HANDS.
Joe Bermel is available for private lessons, group, corporate, organization and golf-shows-tournaments. His special edition DVD "How To Putt Well" is available by calling 631-589-1384, at his Web Site http://www.theputtingdoctor.com/ or by email at joe@theputtingdoctor.com

This column is written by Ed Townsend, a consultant to the amateur and professional sport of golf and to several golf writers associations. If you have a topic that you feel would make good reading or have league scores and tournament information, Ed can be reached by phone at 845-439-8177 or by email at edwardctownsend@hotmail.com
For a more expanded version of this golf column, please visit our Web Page at http://bght.blogspot.com/ We are also available on Facebook.

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Golfers teeing off on hole No. 14 at the Cricket Hill Golf Club must avoid the trees in this narrow opening and a pond on the right on this 135-yard par 3 hole.

DeBruce Labor Day Parade

2011-09-08T10:07:00.000-07:00

DEBRUCE LABOR DAY PARADE

DEBRUCE-- The rain held off and the turn in the road called the DeBruce-Goff Road once again put itself on the map with it's one of a kind Labor Day parade and festivities.
Located some five miles above the hamlet of Livingston Manor the 17th annual DeBruce Labor Day Parade activities features one of the shortest but most interesting parades staged in the area and a theme this year celebrating "Fun, Food and Fitness."
Certainly not short on ingenuity the parade featured floats, a parade princess and queen, The Mountain Tones Marching Band and antique fire trucks and cars.
In the float category one that caught the attention of many of the parade viewers was two wagons used to transport two potbellied pigs which is part of Linda Good's NEPA Pet Pig Association. The talented pigs performed some interesting stunts following the parade with some asking what kind of pets do these pigs make?
Ms. Good pointed out that when these Vietnamese potbellied pigs were imported into the county little did folks realize that within just a few years these pigs would be the new smash-hit pet of the 1990's.
A nice crowd enjoyed food displays like the Livingston Manor United Methodist Church pie table, face painting, hayrides and a book sale.
A big display of official parade shirts were also available being sold in addition to home made ice cream, home made bread products and a number of other delicious lunch item treats.
Politicians also took the opportunity to encourage votes in the upcoming fall elections with Democrat District 3 Legislator Elwin M. Wood and his challenger Republican Kathleen "Kitty" Vetter greeting parade goers.
A new activity this year was the debut of The DeBruce Fun Run/Walk featuring three distance races for kids and an almost one-mile race for those 14 and over.
The names of all finishers in the races and walk were entered into a drawing for prizes donated by area businesses.
For the second year in a row the festivities benefited the Livingston Manor Free Library.
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Livingston Manor Methodist Church Pastor Fran Waite, standing left, admires the church's pie table, one of the many food displays at the DeBruce Labor Day Parade festivities.
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Livingston Manor Central School art teacher Valerie Taggart, right, face paints young elementary school student Julia Zangre at the DeBruce Labor Day Parade. Julia is the granddaughter of Steve Dills and the daughter of Nancy Zangre.

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Everybody enjoys a parade and so does pot-bellied pig Miss Maycie May as she rides in a wagon at the DeBruce Labor Day Parade.

Here & There Column 9-6-11

2011-09-06T08:37:00.000-07:00

Where Were You On 9-11 ?

Do you remember where you were 10 years ago on Tuesday September 11, 2001 ?
A group of friends of mine had planned a golf outing that day and as we entered the club house at the Monster Golf Course near the former Concord Resort at Monticello we were told an airplane had crashed into the North Tower of the World Trade Center.
We watched on TV what appeared to be at that moment a serious pilot error or an airplane with possible mechanical problems but as newsmen were reporting giving information about this serious crash another airplane appeared on the television screen and crashed into the complex's South Tower.
We looked at each other knowing that something more then pilot errors or mechanical problems was the cause of this horrific scene and it was not too long after that we learned of another plane crashing into the Pentagon and a fourth plane crashing into the countryside near Shanksville, Pa.
It was clearly a new revolution, marked by the jihadists' fantasy of striking a death blow at our beloved United States of America.
Thousands lost their lives in this tragic terrorists attack and the mode of our country carried us into a war mode against terrorism and was directed as a response to the deadliest attack on the U.S. homeland in American history.
All of lives were effected by these 19 hijackers who boarded four airlines, defeated all the security layers that America's civil aviation system then had in place and turned four transcontinental fights laden with jet fuel into guided missiles that killed 2,977 people.
This date resulted in two wars on two soils, countless arrests of suspected terrorists, a new emphasis on homeland security and changes to national defense so broad they would affect what size shampoo bottle a passenger could carry onto a plane.
There is no way 9/11 can fit into the category of being a sensitive issue and everyone including our children and grandchildren should know what happened on this date. "Never Forget" was the adopted motto regarding this terrorists attack on America.
Five days from today will mark the 10-year anniversary of this attack against our American beliefs.
Take some time Sunday to honor this day with respect by attending 9-11 ceremonies and keeping in prayer the many families who lost loved ones as a result of this attack.
God Bless America.

Golfing Highlights Column 9-2-11

2011-09-06T08:29:00.000-07:00

New Manager At Cricket Hill

Justin Manley is the new Superintendent, Pro-Shop and Bar Manager at the Cricket Hill Golf Course near Hawley, Pa.
Justin, 29 and single, is originally from the Beach Lake, Pa. area and is a graduate of Honesdale High School where his major sport was foodtball.
He received his Turf Grass Science degree from Penn State and has served as assistant superintendent at Woodlock Pines, at Cricket Hill under the former ownership, at a golf facility near Philadelphia and at Weeburh at Darien, Conn.
An interesting and enjoyable contrast between the front and back nine's at the Cricket Hill Golf Course offers golfers an interesting challenge.
Ownership at Cricket Hill includes Dr. Fred Mancuso, a Carbondale, Pa. chiropractor and his brother David Mancuso who owns and operates a beer distributorship also located in Carbondale.
This 18-hole public golf course is located at 176 Cricket Hill Road, Hawley and offers three sets of teeboxes for a fun, but challenging golfing experience. The golf course is easily reached and is a short distance from Narrowsburg off of Route 6 between Honesdale and Hawley.
From the blue tees the course for the front nine plays 2,954 yards and the back nine plays 2,542 yards for a total course yardage of 5,496.
The slope and rating from the blue tees is 115 and 67.5. The front nine par is 36 and the back nine par is 35 for a total par of 71.
This golf facility was originally a farm and a farmer with the last name of Becker is said to have designed and built the first nine holes sometime in the 50's and later added a hotel, swimming pool and campground.
The back nine of the course was built in 1987 but no background information was available as to who designed the layout which offers a totally different venue then the front nine.
Holes 1-9 gives golfers a more open course and hole 10-18 is tighter and requires more accuracy.
Special at the club include the Monday-Thursday 18-holes of golf with cart and lunch for $30. Special senior rates are also available on Monday-Wednesday at $17 for 9 holes with cart and $9 for walkers.
Golf leagues who compete at Cricket Hill include the Thursday AM women's, the Friday AM senior men's, two Monday leagues, a men's afternoon league on Wednesday at 4, a Friday Mixed league and a Tuesday men's, Wednesday men's and Thursday Ladies afternoon leagues.
The course is also the home of the Lake Wallenpaupack High School golf team.
Memberships and tee times are available by calling the course at 570-226-4366.
This week we will outline the front nine, holes 1-9.
Hole No. 1 is a 330-yard par 4 with a very slight dogleg to the left off the tee...best to aim for the pole marker in the center of the fairway. Try to keep your approach shot away from the big tree on the right side of the fairway. Accurate shot making will give you your par here. No traps on this hole.
Hole No. 2 is a 300-yard par 4. Take your tee shot between the fairway trees and use the red pole marker in the middle of the fairway....this hole can be a little confusing the first time you play it. There are no traps on this hole.
Hole No. 3 is a 390-yard par 4, the second longest par 4 on the front nine. Open fairway with a slight dogleg left.....there are trees left side of the fairway.....take the tee shot right center. No traps on this green.
Hole No. 4 is a 495-yard par 5. The present tee is being reconstructed at this time. Off the tee you will find a straight open fairway....trees do dot the left and right sides of this fairway so keep your shots down the middle. Avoid the trap near the middle of the fairway and there are two traps, left and right, on this green.
Hole No. 5 is a 450-yard par 4 and one of the most interesting golf holes on the front nine. Best to take your tee shot down the right side of the fairway as there is a pond near the left center portion of this fairway. Keeping the ball right helps to keep you from having to shoot over this pond down a hill and onto the green. As golfers shoot their approach shot to the green they will notice a pole with a rope and bell on it. This is used to alert golfers on the fifth tee that they have taken their approach shot and will be out of the way of any tee shots as golfers on the tee cannot see that portion of the fairway. We rang the bell not knowing what it was for and sort of (jokingly) hoped that by ringing the bell the clubhouse would have brought us out sandwiches and liquid refreshments.
Club selection is important on this approach shot to the green which is downhill from where the bell is located. Take the approach shot to the left center portion of the green for best scoring. There are no traps on this green.
Hole No. 6 is a 155-yard par 3 and the tee shot is all down hill. There is a big trap both in the front and back of this green so your tee shot club selection is important for that birdie or par.
Hole No. 7 is a 370-yard par 4 with the fairway running mostly uphill. Halfway up the hill the fairway is a dogleg right. Try to take your drive right center and avoid the big rock on the left side of the fairway.
Hole No. 8 is a 205-yard par 3. Hazards here include four traps on the left side of the green and a pond somewhat right center of the fairway. Tee shot club selection will help in scoring on this hole.
Hole No. 9 is a 457-yard par 5 with a pond off the tee on the left and a fairway that runs uphill. Take your tee shot left of the trees. The second half of the fairway is a dogleg right with a pond on the right side. Keep left of the bushes on the right side of the fairway. There are traps front and back on this green.
Some reconstruction of tees are presently taking place but overall upkeep and maintenance are good.
Next week we will outline the very interesting back nine (holes 10-18).

Golf Tip
By Robert Menges

How To Hit Out Of A Divot.
Sometimes you hit a great drive right down the middle of the fairway and think you have an easy shot to the green, only when you get to your ball you find it sitting in the middle of a divot that someone didn't replace.
Unfortunately, due to a rule called rub of the green, you must play the ball where it lies and hit the ball out of the divot.
Instead of being upset about your predicament, if you just make a few adjustments this shot is quite easy.
First, you should always use one more club than you would normally use from that yardage. After you have selected your club, you should grip down, or choke down on the club.
When you aim, try to aim more left than usual (this is for right-handed golfers), as the ball will have a tendency to curve to the right after impact.
Try to play the ball more towards the back of the stance, this should make the ball fly lower than normal and put more spin on it.
When you make your swing be sure to hit down on the ball and drive through it with some acceleration. A full follow through is not necessary, keep your arms and hands low through impact and hit more of a punch shot.
The key to this shot is to make contact with the ball first and then drive the club through the shot keeping your head still.
Robert Menges is the head golf professional at the Swan Lake Golf & Country Club, Mt. Hope Road, Swan Lake. He is available for private lessons and if you have a question or subject you would like covered, he can be reached by phone at 292-0323 or via email at menges@hughes.net

The Putting Doctor
Putting Tip
By Joe Bermel

Most important barameter for building putting skills is MOTIVATION.
The student golfers I have taught over the years that improve the most are those that are motivated the most.
Practicing diligently what they learn.
Performing the putting drills every practice session.
Building better putting skllls is an ongoing process. Try EVERY week.
Joe Bermel is available for private lessons, group, corporate, organization and golf shows-tournaments. His special edition DVD "How To Putt Well" is available by calling 631-589-1384, at his Web site, www.ThePuttingDoctor.com or by email at joe@theputtingdoctor.com

This column is written by Ed Townsend, a consultant to the amateur and professional sport of golf and to several golf writers associations. If you have a topic that you feel would make good reading or have league scores and tournament information, Ed can be reached by phone at 845-439-8177 or by email at edwardctownsend@hotmail.com For a more expanded version of this golf column, please visit our Web Page at http://bght.blogspot.com/ We are also on Facebook.

Here & There Column 8-30-11

2011-08-29T19:13:00.000-07:00

Sedaka Still Brings The House Down

If you missed Neil Sedaka and the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra August 21 at Bethel Woods Center For The Arts you missed one of the greatest musicians (singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and record producer) ever to grace the Bethel Woods stage.
I state this because of the great pure voice he still possesses at the age of 72 and the talent he displays at the piano.
Born in Brooklyn on March 13, 1939, Neil in 1958 met his wife, Leba Strassberg who's parents owned the Ester Manor near Monticello and Neil was part of the after-dinner entertainment the hotel provided its guests.
His hit songs including "Calendar Girl", "Happy Birthday Sweet Sixteen" and "Breaking Up Is Hard To Do" were part of the musical gifts he shared with the Bethel Woods audience who brought him back for two encores.
Many in the audience often sang along with Neil to their favorites of years past and clapped their hands while he sang "The Saints Go Marching In."
Sedaka also offered his first piano concerto which he noted incorporated all of the ethic groups in New York City.
Neil said that with the invasion of the The Beatles in the mid 1960's this was "not good" for his career as from the beginning of 1964 until the end of 1966 only three of his singles even made it on the Hot 100 list.
Although Sedaka's stature as a recording artist was at a low ebb in the late 1960s, he was able to maintain his career through songwriting.
Great singers with multi-musical talents like Sedaka always come back and in the mid to late 1970s he started the second phase of his career and included his original version of the hit song "Love Will Keep Us Together."
We could go on and on about the great Neil Sedaka who proved to the Bethel Woods audience that his inspired countless hits for the past 50 years continue to stand the test of time.
The New Jersey Symphony Orchestra in making its first trip to Sullivan County was also outstanding clearly showing that it is comprised of some of the country's finest musicians under the directorship of Conductor Laureate Neeme Jarvi.

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The great Neil Sedaka, left, and New Jersey Symphony Orchestra Conductor Laureate Neeme Jarvi share a brief moment at their August 21 concert at Bethel Woods.