Lake's Average Hits 242 As His 300's Set Record
Researched Sullivan County bowling records and talks with veteran bowlers revealed this week that the consecutive nights 300 games by Monticello bowler Eddie Lake is most likely a bowling feat that has never been accomplished at any area bowling establishment.
Lake, 44, a right-handed bowler on Monday October 1in the Monday Men's league smashed the maples for a 223, 300, 277 and a 800 series.
The next night, Tuesday, October 2, while a substitute bowler in the Tuesday Mixed Firefighters league he scored a 207, 300, 235 for a 732 series.
Both leagues are at Kiamesha Lanes.
The old adage that if it still works don't fix it can certainly apply to Lake's bowling feats as his fourth and fifth career 300 games were bowled with a 16-year-old Hammer bowling ball.
Eddie admits that this ball is showing some wear and tear as there is a big chunk of the ball missing at the top of his finger holes he has admitted in the past that there was no need to change to any of the new modern style balls when he has had scoring success with this ball.
Ed's third 300 game was bowled on December 8, 2006 in the Friday Mixed league at Kiamesha Lanes.
His two other 300 games were recorded in the 2003 summer league and in the Wednesday Men;'s league in 2004, both at Kiamesha Lanes.
His high 856 series was bowled in 2004 in the Wednesday Men's league at Kiamesha Lanes.
Eddie presently bowls in the Monday and Wednesday Men's league and the Friday Mixed Doubles league, all at Kiamesha Lanes.
His high scoring abilities recently has taken his Tuesday Mixed league average to 230 and has boosted his Monday Men's league average to 242.
In his Monday October 1 perfect 300 game Eddie said they were all in the pocket except for the seventh frame when the 2,4,5 and 9 pin went down as the result of the domino effect.
Ed is single and is self-employed in the construction field.
Bowling Tip
By Mike Luongo
Bowlers: This weeks tip will be helpful to bowlers of any skill level.
In bowling, as in most sports, your leg strength is the most important part of your body.
Being able to get low to the ground and maintaining proper balance are paramount for executing a good bowling shot.
Just like in building, without a solid foundation, the house will fall down. You can exercise your legs in many different ways to maintain and build strength. (
Walking, running and squatting are some exercises that immediately come to mind and there are many others).
Any exercise is better than none at all and the more you get out of your legs, the more you will bet out of your game.
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 also the Northeast Technical Advisor for the Morich Bowling Ball Company (Morich Enterprises, Inc.). Mike is also a member of the Brunswick Pro Shop Staff. 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
Ed's Outlook
While searching for some records on 300 games bowled in Sullivan County we also had the opportunity to talk with some real veteran old-timer bowlers who have graced area bowling alleys for over 50 years.
Our topic of discussion turned to what has taken place locally with bowling the past 50 years.
We starting talking about bowling establishments and then listed the ones we could remember.
There was the two-lane house in North Branch, other bowling lanes were located in Callicoon Center, Lake Huntington, Hortonville, the Jeff Alleys and Colonial Inn Lanes in Jeffersonville. There also at one time was a bowling center located above the original Corey's Restaurant which is now the location of a bank parking lot in Liberty, there was also the Bowl-O-Drome in Liberty owned and operated by Joe Cucci and family, a bowling alley was also on Broadway in Monticello near what use to be the Woolworth store.
We have heard of a bowling alley being located somewhere in Roscoe or the Town of Rockland but could not get this confirmed.
We remember well the Sullivan County Men's traveling league but this only lasted several years. A real popular bowling league in the early 1950's was the Hudson Valley Men's Traveling league and one or possibly two teams from the Bowl-O-Drome in Liberty bowled in this league and I remember walking down to watch the matches on Saturday night and my hero's were "Nish" LeRoy and Jay Wheeler.
Memories......all good ones of where and how the sport of bowling has changed over the years in Sullivan County.
This column is written by Bowling Highlights Columnist and Consultant to the professional sport of bowling Ed Townsend. Ed is also president of the Northeast Bowling Writers Association. If you have a topic that would make good reading or have league scores, standings or tournament information, please call Ed at 845-439-8177 or send an e-mail to bowlgolfect1@yahoo.com Please visit our Web BLOG at http://bght.blogspot.com
LOCAL BOWLING SCORES
Callicoon Lanes
Recent highlight scores in the Monday Hortonville Ladies league include a 198 and 538 by Lillian Zieres, Robin Luckey 209, 181, 536 and Barbara Pingel 195.
In the Tuesday Delaware Valley Men's league Karl Adams scored a 212, Roger Miller 200, Ed LeRoy 224, 200, 616, Jon Duffy 212, Mark Herbert 254, 620, Jeremy Gulley 201, Charles Reichenb 203, Mark Hawley 221, Brian Starr 226, 203, 214, 643 and Joseph Gager 222.
In the Wednesday Night Businessmen's Mixed league Scott Austin scored a 202, 235, Kory Kessler 203, Brian Morino 208, Tom Skiff Jr. 200 and John Hoffmann 215, 223, 609.
In the Friday Mixed Doubles league Roger Widmann scored a 201, 205, Desiree Rossoma 181 and Sami Markao 200.
Kiamesha Lanes
Recent highlight scores in the Thursday Ladies league include a 234, 603 by Barbara Neist, Jamie Decker 224, Debbie Durland 221, 598 and a 560 series by Barb Merton.
In the Tuesday Mixed Firefighters league John Hoffmann scored a 248, 203, 650, Ed Guthrie 206, 236, 633, Donald Durland 204, 279, 626, Neil Bell Jr. 235, 226, 624, George Kelley 237, 611, Russ Keesler 254, Bob Yakin Sr. 201, Jim Gerrard 236, Dan Allen 202, Cecil Walters 206, Debbie Durland 215, 537, Dorian Jennings 187, 534, Carol MacAdam 202, 188, 523, Mary Lee Williams 182, 511, Andrea Grossman 190, 503Lisa Cartwright 500 and Ailene Washington 180.
BOWLING CALENDAR
October 21-- 26th Annual Orange-Sullivan Women's 600 Club Tournament. Middletown Lanes, 1 p.m. Entries close October 15. Information call Mary Lee Williams at 845-434-3362.
Thursday, October 11, 2007
Two-Handed Bowling Sport's Next Revolution
Athletes over the years have experimented to gain an edge in their sports.
In the 1960s, track and field star Dick Fosbury invented a new technique by rolling over the bar backwards. The "Fosbury Flop" was so successful that it became the standard method for high jumpers. In tennis, players experimented by hitting backhand shots with both hands on the racquet instead of just one. That gave players more power, and the technique is common practice today.
The sport of bowling also has pioneers. Today, many young athletes worldwide are shunning the traditional one-handed style and using two hands to swing and deliver the ball, giving them incredible rotation and striking power never seen in bowling. Two-handed bowlers swing the ball with both hands by one side of their body as they approach the foul line. Inserting just their fingers or their fingers and thumb of one hand in the ball, they support the ball's weight with the other hand. At the release point, their top hand comes away, and they release and follow through with the gripping hand.
One of those young guns is USBC Team USA member Cassidy Schaub, who will put his two-handed style to the test in the 2007 USBC Masters Oct. 23-28 in Milwaukee. Schaub - who pocketed $10,000 for finishing third in the Open Division of the Panama Invitational Tournament Oct. 3-8 in Panama City, Panama - and the rest of the field of close to 500 of the world's best bowlers will vie for a chance to compete in the live, ESPN-televised finals at Miller Park on Oct. 28 and take home the $100,000 first prize check.
Two-handers such as Schaub use a traditional heel-toe walking approach while others - like Australia's Jason Belmonte and Finland's Osku Palermaa - use a short shuffle step late in the approach to create power and momentum.
This style offers bowlers the advantage of generating more hook and power than the traditional one-handed delivery. Because two-handers use one hand to roll the ball and the other to support it, they can keep their bowling hand under the ball longer. That positioning lets them generate extra rotation, hook and power on the ball and more options to play the lanes, which can translate to more strikes and higher scores.
To accommodate the new crop of bowlers who are electing to use the two-handed delivery, the USBC Coaching program - which trains and certifies bowling coaches - is researching and developing methods for teaching these athletes.
"The two-handed delivery is a hot trend in bowling today," said Rod Ross, head coach of USBC Junior Team USA, the U.S. junior national bowling team. "These kids do it because it comes naturally to them. This is a style to be reckoned with. It's here to stay."
Athletes over the years have experimented to gain an edge in their sports.
In the 1960s, track and field star Dick Fosbury invented a new technique by rolling over the bar backwards. The "Fosbury Flop" was so successful that it became the standard method for high jumpers. In tennis, players experimented by hitting backhand shots with both hands on the racquet instead of just one. That gave players more power, and the technique is common practice today.
The sport of bowling also has pioneers. Today, many young athletes worldwide are shunning the traditional one-handed style and using two hands to swing and deliver the ball, giving them incredible rotation and striking power never seen in bowling. Two-handed bowlers swing the ball with both hands by one side of their body as they approach the foul line. Inserting just their fingers or their fingers and thumb of one hand in the ball, they support the ball's weight with the other hand. At the release point, their top hand comes away, and they release and follow through with the gripping hand.
One of those young guns is USBC Team USA member Cassidy Schaub, who will put his two-handed style to the test in the 2007 USBC Masters Oct. 23-28 in Milwaukee. Schaub - who pocketed $10,000 for finishing third in the Open Division of the Panama Invitational Tournament Oct. 3-8 in Panama City, Panama - and the rest of the field of close to 500 of the world's best bowlers will vie for a chance to compete in the live, ESPN-televised finals at Miller Park on Oct. 28 and take home the $100,000 first prize check.
Two-handers such as Schaub use a traditional heel-toe walking approach while others - like Australia's Jason Belmonte and Finland's Osku Palermaa - use a short shuffle step late in the approach to create power and momentum.
This style offers bowlers the advantage of generating more hook and power than the traditional one-handed delivery. Because two-handers use one hand to roll the ball and the other to support it, they can keep their bowling hand under the ball longer. That positioning lets them generate extra rotation, hook and power on the ball and more options to play the lanes, which can translate to more strikes and higher scores.
To accommodate the new crop of bowlers who are electing to use the two-handed delivery, the USBC Coaching program - which trains and certifies bowling coaches - is researching and developing methods for teaching these athletes.
"The two-handed delivery is a hot trend in bowling today," said Rod Ross, head coach of USBC Junior Team USA, the U.S. junior national bowling team. "These kids do it because it comes naturally to them. This is a style to be reckoned with. It's here to stay."
Monday, October 8, 2007
Here & There Column 10-9-07
The Schuplatter Folk Dancers perform at the Yulan Fire Department 17th Annaul Von Steuben Germanfest September 22 in Yulan. Yulan Fire Dept. Brings Heritage To County
Congratulations to the Yulan Fire Department for their sponsorship of the 17th Annual Von Steuben Parade and Germanfest which took place in their community on Saturday, September 22.
A lot of hard work and many hours of preparation go into planning and then staging this event which honors the Revolutionary War General Baron Von Steuben.
This parade and Germanfest is an annual major fundraiser for the Yulan Volunteer Fire Department and they got good weather which proved to be a huge benefit for the many craft vendors, community organizations and local restaurants.
Following the parade the Germanfest took place at the Firemen's Field and here is where most of the true German traditions take shape and true spirit of the Germanfest comes alive.
We love seeing the German heritage and tradition come alive with the wearing of the lederhosen, listening to traditional German and Bavarian music, eating delicious German food and the heisting of the beer mugs.
During the awards ceremony at the main pavilion the large audience was introduced to Festival King Hinrich Luetje, Queen Trudy Roeder and Miss Germany Carly Spickle.
Truly one of the highlights of this German festival is listening to the Bavarian Musik Verein Band from Binghamton and watching the Schuplatter Folk Dancers.
The precision and professionalism of this band and the dancers is what brings the true heritage of the German people to the little hamlet of Yulan.
Lending great support to the Yulan Fire Department with traffic control and security were the State Police, town constables, fire police and Sheriff Michael Schiff along with the members of the Sullivan County Sheriff Department's Mounted Patrol.
The German community loves their heritage and we complement and give a big pat on the back to the Yulan Fire Department for letting it all happen.
Congratulations to the Yulan Fire Department for their sponsorship of the 17th Annual Von Steuben Parade and Germanfest which took place in their community on Saturday, September 22.
A lot of hard work and many hours of preparation go into planning and then staging this event which honors the Revolutionary War General Baron Von Steuben.
This parade and Germanfest is an annual major fundraiser for the Yulan Volunteer Fire Department and they got good weather which proved to be a huge benefit for the many craft vendors, community organizations and local restaurants.
Following the parade the Germanfest took place at the Firemen's Field and here is where most of the true German traditions take shape and true spirit of the Germanfest comes alive.
We love seeing the German heritage and tradition come alive with the wearing of the lederhosen, listening to traditional German and Bavarian music, eating delicious German food and the heisting of the beer mugs.
During the awards ceremony at the main pavilion the large audience was introduced to Festival King Hinrich Luetje, Queen Trudy Roeder and Miss Germany Carly Spickle.
Truly one of the highlights of this German festival is listening to the Bavarian Musik Verein Band from Binghamton and watching the Schuplatter Folk Dancers.
The precision and professionalism of this band and the dancers is what brings the true heritage of the German people to the little hamlet of Yulan.
Lending great support to the Yulan Fire Department with traffic control and security were the State Police, town constables, fire police and Sheriff Michael Schiff along with the members of the Sullivan County Sheriff Department's Mounted Patrol.
The German community loves their heritage and we complement and give a big pat on the back to the Yulan Fire Department for letting it all happen.
Friday, October 5, 2007
Eddie Lake Makes Bowling History In Sullivan County
Forty-four year-old Monticello right-handed bowler Eddie Lake made bowling history in Sullivan County this week by scoring 300 games on two consecutive nights of league bowling at Kiamesha Lanes.
In the Monday Men's league he smashed the maples for a 223, 300, 277 and a 800 series.
On the next night of bowling in the Tuesday Mixed Firefighters league he scored a 207, 300, 235 for a 732 series.
Several long-time area bowlers said they cannot remember this ever happening before.
Full details and background information on Lake and his famous 16-year-old Hammer Urethane bowling ball will appear in next week's column.
Forty-four year-old Monticello right-handed bowler Eddie Lake made bowling history in Sullivan County this week by scoring 300 games on two consecutive nights of league bowling at Kiamesha Lanes.
In the Monday Men's league he smashed the maples for a 223, 300, 277 and a 800 series.
On the next night of bowling in the Tuesday Mixed Firefighters league he scored a 207, 300, 235 for a 732 series.
Several long-time area bowlers said they cannot remember this ever happening before.
Full details and background information on Lake and his famous 16-year-old Hammer Urethane bowling ball will appear in next week's column.
Donald DurlandDonald Durland Scores 300 With Injured Finger
The old saying that you just can't keep a good man down was proved to be true on September 26 when 19-year-old Wurtsboro bowler Donald Durland,rolled his second-career 300 game with an injured right hand.
In his second year of adult-league bowling Durland recorded the 300 in the Wednesday Men's league at Kiamesha Lanes without the use of his middle finger. By not using the standard grip he improvised as a result of an injury and used his ring finger and pinky in the ball.
Bowling on lanes 9 and 10 he scored the 300 in the second game and finished with a 683 series using a Hammer Vibe bowling ball
His previous 300 game was scored as a youth bowler during the 2005-2006 season at Kiamesha Lanes. Donald has been bowling since the age of 5 when he started our in a youth league at Middletown Lanes and when he reached the age of 12 moved to Kiamesha Lanes.
He presently bowls in the Monday Men's, Tuesday Mixed and Wednesday Men's league, all at Kiamesha Lanes. He maintains a 200 plus average.
His 300 puts him in good company with his Medicap Pharmacy team mates including Paul Minton with 11 perfect games, Walt Edwards with 6 and Mark Wegener with 6.
Donald is employed in the service department at Van Etten Oil Company of Monticello and lives at home with his well-known bowling parents Paul and Debbie Durland.
Lane # 1 Adds G-Force
SuperNova To It's
Line Of Bowling Balls
Syracuse, NY based Lane # 1 and Richie Sposato continue to improve and add to their bowling ball arsenal. They recently announced the creation of the new G-Force SuperNova ..
After careful and tedious testing, Lane # 1, the innovator of bowling technology has created a powerful new force unmatched by the competition, the G-Force SuperNova.
The Super-Nova is a nuclear fusion of their patented Buzzsaw Diamond and W.A.S. (warped asymmetrical symmetrical) cores. This dense neutron star packs a heavy, high velocity impact with control.
Ball information supplied by Lane # 1 states that this ball is "merciless and massive and a super force that is born to collapse the pins, thus creating a thermal-nuclear explosion of pins and scores.. Step up your game like never before and ask yourself how many G's can you handle?"
This ball is red/blue in color has a bleeder solid particle cover stock, the G-Force Buzzsaw fusion core a hook rating of 110 out of 120 max and a backend hook of 80%
The construction is a modified 2-piece, has a highly polished finish and is available in weights from 13-16 pounds.
Sposato says his company is to change the bowling industry by "bringing the sport of bowling to new and exciting levels."
Sposoto feels the game of bowling doesn't get the credit it deserves and that the sport need to be leveled along the same line of other professional sports.
The products produced by Lane # 1 are known to contain high quality and performance.
Lane # 1 was started by Sposato, a pro bowler who won the 1988 and 1989 PBA Eastern Regional titles. He noted that he came up with the idea for his own ball while working in his Lane No 1 pro shop in Syracuse in 1988.
He was a math major while at West Texas State University and decided on the diamond-shaped weight after having it tested by the physics department at Syracuse University.
Sposato has also authored a number of writings and columns
One of the major selling advantages of the Buzzsaw line of products is the extensive layout of drilling patterns Spasato has designed for the balls, which allows a bowler to customize his or her ball for any type of reaction he or she wants, regardless of lane conditions.
What makes the Buzzsaw line of bowling products different is the unique design of the inner weight, which is largely responsible for the way a ball reacts when rolling down the lane. The balls with their diamond-shaped weight (and the laws of physics) is said to spin longer, faster and create 20 percent more inertia than any other shape.
For additional information about the new addition to the Lane # 1 products call 1-800-526-3661 or log onto the official Web site at http://www.lane1bowling.com/
Bowling Tip
By Mike Luongo
Bowlers: This weeks 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 most cases, it will only take a minute or two for adjustments to be made.
Also, if your child has his or her own bowling shoes, you can check the size yourself to see if the fit is acceptable. Do not wait for blisters to form on the toes.
Remember, the game is meant to be enjoyed, not to be a form of torture.
Mike Luongo is technically certified through IBPSIA as a Pro-Shop Operator and Teacher. He is also a Silver Level Coach with the USBC and is also the Northeast Technical Advisor for the Morich Bowling Ball Company (Morich Enterprises Inc.). Mike is a member of the Brunswick Pro Shop Staff. If you have a question or subject you would like covered, he can be reached by phone at 341-1694 or via e-mail at mikespro@warwick.net
Ed's Outlook
Youth bowling leagues are important to the future of this great sport of bowling and most area bowling houses have held their registration days.
At Liberty Lanes registration for their Bumper, Bantams and Teenage league took place last week. Bumpers (ages 4-6) will bowl 1 game, Bantams (ages 6-11) bowl two games and in the Teenage league (ages 12-18) these youth bowl three games. The league bowl Saturday mornings and are sponsored by the Liberty Elks.. For information on these leagues call 292-6450.
At Callicoon Lanes an interesting concept in youth bowling will be taking place this year where youth will be instructed by former Professional Bowlers Association (PBA) Regional Professional John Hoffmann who last year was the high average bowler in the Tri-County New York United States Bowling Congress Association. Callicoon Lanes is holding two free Saturday Morning Youth bowling clinics October 13 and 20 at 10 a.m. where bowlers ages 7-18 will be taught the fundamentals of the game.
The new Callicoon Lanes Saturday Morning youth league following the two free clinics will then be divided up according to age into teams where they will bowl for 20 weeks at a special youth bowling fee of $4 for three games which include rental shoes. The top 5 high average youth bowlers will also receive a free bowling all at the end of the season if they complete20 weeks of bowling The season will end with a free banquet of food and soda where league awards will be presented.
Hoffmann has noted that he will be on hand each week to continue instructions and help the youth learn the game of bowling.
This column is written by Bowling Highlights Columnist and Consultant to the professional sport of bowling Ed Townsend. Ed is also president of the Northeast Bowling Writers Association. If you have a topic that would make good reading or have league scores, standings or tournament information, please call Ed at 845-439-8177 or send an e-mail to bowlgolfect1@yahoo.com Please visit our Web BLOG at http://bght.blogspot.com/
Local Bowling Scores
The old saying that you just can't keep a good man down was proved to be true on September 26 when 19-year-old Wurtsboro bowler Donald Durland,rolled his second-career 300 game with an injured right hand.
In his second year of adult-league bowling Durland recorded the 300 in the Wednesday Men's league at Kiamesha Lanes without the use of his middle finger. By not using the standard grip he improvised as a result of an injury and used his ring finger and pinky in the ball.
Bowling on lanes 9 and 10 he scored the 300 in the second game and finished with a 683 series using a Hammer Vibe bowling ball
His previous 300 game was scored as a youth bowler during the 2005-2006 season at Kiamesha Lanes. Donald has been bowling since the age of 5 when he started our in a youth league at Middletown Lanes and when he reached the age of 12 moved to Kiamesha Lanes.
He presently bowls in the Monday Men's, Tuesday Mixed and Wednesday Men's league, all at Kiamesha Lanes. He maintains a 200 plus average.
His 300 puts him in good company with his Medicap Pharmacy team mates including Paul Minton with 11 perfect games, Walt Edwards with 6 and Mark Wegener with 6.
Donald is employed in the service department at Van Etten Oil Company of Monticello and lives at home with his well-known bowling parents Paul and Debbie Durland.
Lane # 1 Adds G-Force
SuperNova To It's
Line Of Bowling Balls
Syracuse, NY based Lane # 1 and Richie Sposato continue to improve and add to their bowling ball arsenal. They recently announced the creation of the new G-Force SuperNova ..
After careful and tedious testing, Lane # 1, the innovator of bowling technology has created a powerful new force unmatched by the competition, the G-Force SuperNova.
The Super-Nova is a nuclear fusion of their patented Buzzsaw Diamond and W.A.S. (warped asymmetrical symmetrical) cores. This dense neutron star packs a heavy, high velocity impact with control.
Ball information supplied by Lane # 1 states that this ball is "merciless and massive and a super force that is born to collapse the pins, thus creating a thermal-nuclear explosion of pins and scores.. Step up your game like never before and ask yourself how many G's can you handle?"
This ball is red/blue in color has a bleeder solid particle cover stock, the G-Force Buzzsaw fusion core a hook rating of 110 out of 120 max and a backend hook of 80%
The construction is a modified 2-piece, has a highly polished finish and is available in weights from 13-16 pounds.
Sposato says his company is to change the bowling industry by "bringing the sport of bowling to new and exciting levels."
Sposoto feels the game of bowling doesn't get the credit it deserves and that the sport need to be leveled along the same line of other professional sports.
The products produced by Lane # 1 are known to contain high quality and performance.
Lane # 1 was started by Sposato, a pro bowler who won the 1988 and 1989 PBA Eastern Regional titles. He noted that he came up with the idea for his own ball while working in his Lane No 1 pro shop in Syracuse in 1988.
He was a math major while at West Texas State University and decided on the diamond-shaped weight after having it tested by the physics department at Syracuse University.
Sposato has also authored a number of writings and columns
One of the major selling advantages of the Buzzsaw line of products is the extensive layout of drilling patterns Spasato has designed for the balls, which allows a bowler to customize his or her ball for any type of reaction he or she wants, regardless of lane conditions.
What makes the Buzzsaw line of bowling products different is the unique design of the inner weight, which is largely responsible for the way a ball reacts when rolling down the lane. The balls with their diamond-shaped weight (and the laws of physics) is said to spin longer, faster and create 20 percent more inertia than any other shape.
For additional information about the new addition to the Lane # 1 products call 1-800-526-3661 or log onto the official Web site at http://www.lane1bowling.com/
Bowling Tip
By Mike Luongo
Bowlers: This weeks 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 most cases, it will only take a minute or two for adjustments to be made.
Also, if your child has his or her own bowling shoes, you can check the size yourself to see if the fit is acceptable. Do not wait for blisters to form on the toes.
Remember, the game is meant to be enjoyed, not to be a form of torture.
Mike Luongo is technically certified through IBPSIA as a Pro-Shop Operator and Teacher. He is also a Silver Level Coach with the USBC and is also the Northeast Technical Advisor for the Morich Bowling Ball Company (Morich Enterprises Inc.). Mike is a member of the Brunswick Pro Shop Staff. If you have a question or subject you would like covered, he can be reached by phone at 341-1694 or via e-mail at mikespro@warwick.net
Ed's Outlook
Youth bowling leagues are important to the future of this great sport of bowling and most area bowling houses have held their registration days.
At Liberty Lanes registration for their Bumper, Bantams and Teenage league took place last week. Bumpers (ages 4-6) will bowl 1 game, Bantams (ages 6-11) bowl two games and in the Teenage league (ages 12-18) these youth bowl three games. The league bowl Saturday mornings and are sponsored by the Liberty Elks.. For information on these leagues call 292-6450.
At Callicoon Lanes an interesting concept in youth bowling will be taking place this year where youth will be instructed by former Professional Bowlers Association (PBA) Regional Professional John Hoffmann who last year was the high average bowler in the Tri-County New York United States Bowling Congress Association. Callicoon Lanes is holding two free Saturday Morning Youth bowling clinics October 13 and 20 at 10 a.m. where bowlers ages 7-18 will be taught the fundamentals of the game.
The new Callicoon Lanes Saturday Morning youth league following the two free clinics will then be divided up according to age into teams where they will bowl for 20 weeks at a special youth bowling fee of $4 for three games which include rental shoes. The top 5 high average youth bowlers will also receive a free bowling all at the end of the season if they complete20 weeks of bowling The season will end with a free banquet of food and soda where league awards will be presented.
Hoffmann has noted that he will be on hand each week to continue instructions and help the youth learn the game of bowling.
This column is written by Bowling Highlights Columnist and Consultant to the professional sport of bowling Ed Townsend. Ed is also president of the Northeast Bowling Writers Association. If you have a topic that would make good reading or have league scores, standings or tournament information, please call Ed at 845-439-8177 or send an e-mail to bowlgolfect1@yahoo.com Please visit our Web BLOG at http://bght.blogspot.com/
Local Bowling Scores
Callicoon Lanes
Recent highlights scores in the Monday Night Hortonville Ladies league include a 184 by Debra Loughrey, Pat Peters 188, Debbie Schick 183, Dee Dee Schrader 186 and Barbara Pingel 201.
In the Tuesday Delaware Valley Men's league Mark Schriber scored a 210, Joel Turner 204, Tom Schultz 211, Mark Garro 208, Mark Herbert 235, 619, Ken Darling 232, Scott Herbert 202 Mark Hawley 229, 209, Mike Forsblum 204, Brian Starr 234, 204, 619 and Steve Lagoda 201.
In the Wednesday Night Businessmen's league Dave Maus scored a 228, Roger Widmann 200, 201, Rich Winters 206, Tom Skiff Jr. 230, John Hoffmann 268, 236, 234, 738 and Bruce Rutledge 201.
In the Friday Night Mixed Doubles league Nicole Rossomand scored a 186 and Roger Widmann 202.
Kiamesha Lanes
Recent highlights scores in the Tuesday Mixed Firefighters league include a 264, 676 by Ed Guthrie, John Hoffmann 245, 242, 672, Neil Bell 234, 637, Kevin Stackhouse 234, 631, George Kelley 242, 611, Charles Blackburn 233, 608, Robert Yakin Sr. 234, Dorian Jennings 195, 188, 562, Debbie Durland 182, 183, 538, Donna DuBois 190, 535, Joan Lake 189, 185, 516, Mary Lee Williams 511Crystal Price 193, 502, Roberta Yakin 182 and Linda Schaefer 184.
In the Thursday Ladies league for the week of 9-6-07 Debbie Durland scored a 233, 243, 647, Mardette Wilcox 233, 577, Kim Peck 222, 554, Barbara Neist 198, 202, Sue Barrett 196, 198, Valerie Fersh 193 and Joan Lake 191. For the week of 9-13-07 Debbie Durland scored a 280, 227, 666, Connie McKenley 221, Mardette Wilcox 211 and Sonya Robinson 205. For the week of 9-20-07 Mardette Wilcox scored a 202, Barbara Neist 203, 200, 202, 605, Debbie Durland 216, 219, 622, Kim Peck 196 and Jaime Decker 193.
Recent highlights scores in the Monday Night Hortonville Ladies league include a 184 by Debra Loughrey, Pat Peters 188, Debbie Schick 183, Dee Dee Schrader 186 and Barbara Pingel 201.
In the Tuesday Delaware Valley Men's league Mark Schriber scored a 210, Joel Turner 204, Tom Schultz 211, Mark Garro 208, Mark Herbert 235, 619, Ken Darling 232, Scott Herbert 202 Mark Hawley 229, 209, Mike Forsblum 204, Brian Starr 234, 204, 619 and Steve Lagoda 201.
In the Wednesday Night Businessmen's league Dave Maus scored a 228, Roger Widmann 200, 201, Rich Winters 206, Tom Skiff Jr. 230, John Hoffmann 268, 236, 234, 738 and Bruce Rutledge 201.
In the Friday Night Mixed Doubles league Nicole Rossomand scored a 186 and Roger Widmann 202.
Kiamesha Lanes
Recent highlights scores in the Tuesday Mixed Firefighters league include a 264, 676 by Ed Guthrie, John Hoffmann 245, 242, 672, Neil Bell 234, 637, Kevin Stackhouse 234, 631, George Kelley 242, 611, Charles Blackburn 233, 608, Robert Yakin Sr. 234, Dorian Jennings 195, 188, 562, Debbie Durland 182, 183, 538, Donna DuBois 190, 535, Joan Lake 189, 185, 516, Mary Lee Williams 511Crystal Price 193, 502, Roberta Yakin 182 and Linda Schaefer 184.
In the Thursday Ladies league for the week of 9-6-07 Debbie Durland scored a 233, 243, 647, Mardette Wilcox 233, 577, Kim Peck 222, 554, Barbara Neist 198, 202, Sue Barrett 196, 198, Valerie Fersh 193 and Joan Lake 191. For the week of 9-13-07 Debbie Durland scored a 280, 227, 666, Connie McKenley 221, Mardette Wilcox 211 and Sonya Robinson 205. For the week of 9-20-07 Mardette Wilcox scored a 202, Barbara Neist 203, 200, 202, 605, Debbie Durland 216, 219, 622, Kim Peck 196 and Jaime Decker 193.
Monday, October 1, 2007
Here & There Column 10-2-07
Jamy, Bryce and Taylor Flynn in front of their new Everyday Apparel & Awards Inc. Store on East Broadway, Monticello.
Taylor, Bryce and Jamy Flynn inside their new Everyday Apparel & Awards Store on East Broadway, Monticello. A Family Home Based Business Moves To Broadway
Many family home based business ventures remain the way they started but this certainly is not the case for Bryce and Jamy Flynn who for the past 10 years have owned and operated Champion Awards and Kodiak Sports at their home located on Route 42 near Monticello.
Several months ago they purchased Universal Uniforms at 366 East Broadway, Monticello and incorporated the three business names into their new business called Everyday Apparel & Awards Inc.
With a newly designed floor plan they will officially hold their grand opening on October 5-7 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Bryce and Jamy started Champion Awards some 10 years ago and specialized in trophies, awards, medals, plaques, sports inserts and stock certificates. Bryce noted that a major factor in the growth of this business was the personal customer service they provided and that all of their products were all hand assembled by the team at Champion Awards. Their customer service was available 24 hours a day 7 days a week.
Some five years after Champion Awards was started they added Kodiak Sports which featured apparel and accessories with screen printing and custom embroidery serving teams, leagues, schools, clubs, businesses and corporations,
Originally at their home based business they occupied some 800 square feet but with the addition of Kodiak Sports the two-car garage was added and the business grew into 1,000 square feet. The new store location on East Broadway occupies 2,600 square feet for both custom embroidery, screen printing, merchandise display and sales. .
Everyday Apparel & Awards Inc. now features law enforcement and parade uniforms, whites and waitress uniforms, scrubs and lab coats, nursing shoes, 5.11 tactical gear, badges and duty/gear bags, Brand name uniforms and accessories include Landau, Elbeco, Nurse Mates and White Swan.
The new business presently employs both Bryce and Jamy and their son, Taylor and two part-time employees.
They enjoy a customer base from the Tri-State area along with a daily walk-in trade.
Open Monday through Saturday their phone number is 845-794-1090 and the e-mail address is everydayapparel@verizon.net
It's healthy to see a family based business expand from their home to a store front location and Everyday Apparel & Awards Inc. really knows what good customer service means.
Many family home based business ventures remain the way they started but this certainly is not the case for Bryce and Jamy Flynn who for the past 10 years have owned and operated Champion Awards and Kodiak Sports at their home located on Route 42 near Monticello.
Several months ago they purchased Universal Uniforms at 366 East Broadway, Monticello and incorporated the three business names into their new business called Everyday Apparel & Awards Inc.
With a newly designed floor plan they will officially hold their grand opening on October 5-7 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Bryce and Jamy started Champion Awards some 10 years ago and specialized in trophies, awards, medals, plaques, sports inserts and stock certificates. Bryce noted that a major factor in the growth of this business was the personal customer service they provided and that all of their products were all hand assembled by the team at Champion Awards. Their customer service was available 24 hours a day 7 days a week.
Some five years after Champion Awards was started they added Kodiak Sports which featured apparel and accessories with screen printing and custom embroidery serving teams, leagues, schools, clubs, businesses and corporations,
Originally at their home based business they occupied some 800 square feet but with the addition of Kodiak Sports the two-car garage was added and the business grew into 1,000 square feet. The new store location on East Broadway occupies 2,600 square feet for both custom embroidery, screen printing, merchandise display and sales. .
Everyday Apparel & Awards Inc. now features law enforcement and parade uniforms, whites and waitress uniforms, scrubs and lab coats, nursing shoes, 5.11 tactical gear, badges and duty/gear bags, Brand name uniforms and accessories include Landau, Elbeco, Nurse Mates and White Swan.
The new business presently employs both Bryce and Jamy and their son, Taylor and two part-time employees.
They enjoy a customer base from the Tri-State area along with a daily walk-in trade.
Open Monday through Saturday their phone number is 845-794-1090 and the e-mail address is everydayapparel@verizon.net
It's healthy to see a family based business expand from their home to a store front location and Everyday Apparel & Awards Inc. really knows what good customer service means.
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