Cutting Sheriff's Patrol Poor Judgement
Putting the citizens of Sullivan County at risk could become a real serious issue if the Sullivan County Legislature goes ahead with a proposal to cut down in size the Sullivan County sheriff's road patrol deputies.
The Legislature may propose a $1 million cut from the road patrol's $5.6 million budget and if this becomes a reality it would result in the layoff of about 15 deputies.
The Sullivan County Sheriff's road patrol presently consists of a total of 40 deputies, just barely enough to give residents of Sullivan County the protection they need and deserve.
Let us not forget the size of Sullivan County and the many rural areas that need the protection and services provided by their local Sheriff's department.
Figures released by the county point out that the sheriff's department makes up a little more then two percent of the total county budget.
Police and fire protection are two of the most important services one can ask for and cutting or reducing any part of these services is not acceptable.
Yes, we understand very clearly that Sullivan County along with all other municipalities are faced with budgets that have to be trimmed, but, government also does not seem to understand that there are certain parts of their budgets that effect the overall well-being of their citizens and police and fire protection are these two areas.
Of course it all comes down to our property tax nightmare which in simple terms means that if folks demand services then property taxes will be increased, but, are there alternatives to an increase in property taxes?
The call to consolidate local municipalities, school districts and state agencies may become the only real solution.
Let local village and towns keep their names and give fair representation in newly formed municipalities. Online information, telephone's and email all reduce the need for so many municipal agencies. One municipality can manage large areas with modern technology.
The longer government refuses to merge and consolidate the more difficult it will become to keep property taxes at an acceptable rate.
Property taxes now are doing nothing more than driving folks out of the state.....as one woman told me the other day, "I can't wait for my husband to retire and sell our house which we will probably take a loss on and leave this state of taxation."
We concur with statements that if it were private enterprise government long ago would have gone bankrupt and new government would have replaced it.
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Friday, October 8, 2010
Bowling Highlights Column 10-8-10
Scott Scores 299 Game
Thirty-eight year-old Loch Sheldrake bowler Jaryl Scott recorded a big 299 single September 27 in the Monday Men's league at Kiamesha Lanes.
Bowling on lanes 1 and 2 with team mates Paul Durland, Vinnie Collura and Donald Durland he recorded the 299 in his second game of the night and went on to add a 214 for a 709 series using the Roto Grip Mutant Cell bowling ball.
He presently maintains a 202 average in this league.
Scott recorded his 8th career 300 game on November 23, 2009 in the same Monday Men's league at Kiamesha Lanes.
Scott's 7th career 300 game was bowled several years ago on April 25, 2007 in the Wednesday Men's league at Kiamesha Lanes with scores of 246 and a 725 series. His sixth perfect game was bowled on Sunday, March 25, 2007 in makeup matches for the Monday Men's league at Kiamesha Lanes. On that night he banged the maples for a 300, 239, 279, 813 on lanes 13-14.
On January 10, 2007 he scored his fifth career 300 and at that time previously had put into his record books an 805 series.
Scott for several years bowled in a few Professional Bowlers Association (PBA) regional tournaments and was making plans last year to bowl again on the regional tour.
Jaryl is single and the father of four children, Jeremiah, Elijah, Braeden and Juliana.
He is employed by C & S Grocery in their warehouse in Chester, NY.
The Bowling Tip
By Mike Luongo
Bowlers: This week I would like to let you know about the RG (which stands for radius of gyration and core torque) in bowling balls.
First to help you understand the RG, a modern weight block in a professional bowling ball is composed of several parts of different densities.
Each of these densities has two characteristics. It is a certain volume and it occupies a certain location. When fused together, all of the different densities (all the weight in the ball) act as if they are a single unit of a single density that is rotating at a single distance from the center of the ball.
This is all the RG is. It is a measurement that tells you how far from the center of the ball the weight acts like it is rotating.
As far as core torque, is is a phase we use in the industry to measure the "flip" in the ball. The higher the number, the harder the ball will turn the corner. As with anything else, it is a guide for estimating potential. How flippy a ball really will be is determined by the shape of the core, the bowlers style, the surface of the ball and the lane condition it is thrown on.
A tall skinny core will generally flip harder than a short fat core. Even with all of this, it is important that there is no substitute for a good shot.
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 Bowing 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 professional 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 845-230-8674. 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.
Thirty-eight year-old Loch Sheldrake bowler Jaryl Scott recorded a big 299 single September 27 in the Monday Men's league at Kiamesha Lanes.
Bowling on lanes 1 and 2 with team mates Paul Durland, Vinnie Collura and Donald Durland he recorded the 299 in his second game of the night and went on to add a 214 for a 709 series using the Roto Grip Mutant Cell bowling ball.
He presently maintains a 202 average in this league.
Scott recorded his 8th career 300 game on November 23, 2009 in the same Monday Men's league at Kiamesha Lanes.
Scott's 7th career 300 game was bowled several years ago on April 25, 2007 in the Wednesday Men's league at Kiamesha Lanes with scores of 246 and a 725 series. His sixth perfect game was bowled on Sunday, March 25, 2007 in makeup matches for the Monday Men's league at Kiamesha Lanes. On that night he banged the maples for a 300, 239, 279, 813 on lanes 13-14.
On January 10, 2007 he scored his fifth career 300 and at that time previously had put into his record books an 805 series.
Scott for several years bowled in a few Professional Bowlers Association (PBA) regional tournaments and was making plans last year to bowl again on the regional tour.
Jaryl is single and the father of four children, Jeremiah, Elijah, Braeden and Juliana.
He is employed by C & S Grocery in their warehouse in Chester, NY.
The Bowling Tip
By Mike Luongo
Bowlers: This week I would like to let you know about the RG (which stands for radius of gyration and core torque) in bowling balls.
First to help you understand the RG, a modern weight block in a professional bowling ball is composed of several parts of different densities.
Each of these densities has two characteristics. It is a certain volume and it occupies a certain location. When fused together, all of the different densities (all the weight in the ball) act as if they are a single unit of a single density that is rotating at a single distance from the center of the ball.
This is all the RG is. It is a measurement that tells you how far from the center of the ball the weight acts like it is rotating.
As far as core torque, is is a phase we use in the industry to measure the "flip" in the ball. The higher the number, the harder the ball will turn the corner. As with anything else, it is a guide for estimating potential. How flippy a ball really will be is determined by the shape of the core, the bowlers style, the surface of the ball and the lane condition it is thrown on.
A tall skinny core will generally flip harder than a short fat core. Even with all of this, it is important that there is no substitute for a good shot.
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 Bowing 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 professional 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 845-230-8674. 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.
PROFESSIONAL BOWLERS ASSOCIATION
With only a few weeks to go before the start of the 2010-11 PBA Lumber Liquidators PBA Tour season, the Professional Bowlers Association is expecting a capacity field of 256entries for the season-opening PBA World Series of Bowling at South PointBowling Center in Las Vegas, Nev.
The World Series of Bowling gets underway on Oct. 25 and concludes on Nov. 6 and will includefive “animal pattern” events – Cheetah, Viper, Chameleon, Scorpion andShark Championships – which also will serve as the qualifying competitionfor the 2011 PBA World Championship, and a special U.S.A. vs. The Worldcompetition.
Beginning on Monday, Oct. 25, and over a span of five consecutive days,all players will bowl 12 games on the Cheetah, Viper, Chameleon, Scorpionand Shark patterns, respectively. The combined pinfall for those 60 gameswill determine the standings for the PBA World Championship. The PBA WorldChampionship will pay one-in-four with last-to-cash (64th place) paying$1,800 based on a capacity field of 256 players.
In addition to the overall PBA World Championship standings, the top 16qualifiers on each daily animal pattern will advance to nine-gameround-robin match play finals which will be held the following week. All 16will cash with a $1,800 low-to-cash prize in addition to whatever they mayearn based on their PBA World Championship finishing position. After 21games on each animal pattern, the top five will advance to the stepladderfinals which will be taped on Friday, Nov. 5, and Saturday, Nov. 6, fortaped-delayed broadcast on ESPN. First prize for each animal patternchampionship will be $15,000 and each winner will be credited with a PBATour title.
The “USA vs. The World” special event will pit the top six United Statesbowlers after 60 qualifying games against the top six international playersin the made-for-TV team competition which will be taped on Nov. 6.
The animal pattern championships and the “USA vs. The World” will air onESPN on Sundays at 1 p.m. Eastern, starting Nov. 28.
The PBA World Championship finals will kick off the PBA’s season of livetelecasts, but with another twist. Instead of five players, the top eightWorld Series qualifiers will return to South Point for a three-daytelevision finale on Jan. 14, 15 and 16. The winner will earn $50,000 alongwith a major title.
The entire World Series will be covered live on pba.com’s Xtra Framevideo streaming service. For a subscription to Xtra Frame, visit pba.comand click on the Xtra Frame logo.
With only a few weeks to go before the start of the 2010-11 PBA Lumber Liquidators PBA Tour season, the Professional Bowlers Association is expecting a capacity field of 256entries for the season-opening PBA World Series of Bowling at South PointBowling Center in Las Vegas, Nev.
The World Series of Bowling gets underway on Oct. 25 and concludes on Nov. 6 and will includefive “animal pattern” events – Cheetah, Viper, Chameleon, Scorpion andShark Championships – which also will serve as the qualifying competitionfor the 2011 PBA World Championship, and a special U.S.A. vs. The Worldcompetition.
Beginning on Monday, Oct. 25, and over a span of five consecutive days,all players will bowl 12 games on the Cheetah, Viper, Chameleon, Scorpionand Shark patterns, respectively. The combined pinfall for those 60 gameswill determine the standings for the PBA World Championship. The PBA WorldChampionship will pay one-in-four with last-to-cash (64th place) paying$1,800 based on a capacity field of 256 players.
In addition to the overall PBA World Championship standings, the top 16qualifiers on each daily animal pattern will advance to nine-gameround-robin match play finals which will be held the following week. All 16will cash with a $1,800 low-to-cash prize in addition to whatever they mayearn based on their PBA World Championship finishing position. After 21games on each animal pattern, the top five will advance to the stepladderfinals which will be taped on Friday, Nov. 5, and Saturday, Nov. 6, fortaped-delayed broadcast on ESPN. First prize for each animal patternchampionship will be $15,000 and each winner will be credited with a PBATour title.
The “USA vs. The World” special event will pit the top six United Statesbowlers after 60 qualifying games against the top six international playersin the made-for-TV team competition which will be taped on Nov. 6.
The animal pattern championships and the “USA vs. The World” will air onESPN on Sundays at 1 p.m. Eastern, starting Nov. 28.
The PBA World Championship finals will kick off the PBA’s season of livetelecasts, but with another twist. Instead of five players, the top eightWorld Series qualifiers will return to South Point for a three-daytelevision finale on Jan. 14, 15 and 16. The winner will earn $50,000 alongwith a major title.
The entire World Series will be covered live on pba.com’s Xtra Framevideo streaming service. For a subscription to Xtra Frame, visit pba.comand click on the Xtra Frame logo.
LOCAL BOWLING SCORES
BY ED TOWNSEND
Beechwood Lanes
Recent highlight scores in the Monday Ladies League included a 200 game by Karen Borowski, Beth Schumacher 166, Tracey Puerschner 154, Diane Staves 163, 183, Lois Erdman 162, 173, Barbara Cady 152, Julie Yewchuck 171 and Jody Schanil 185.In the Tuesday Ladies League, Debbie Loughrey had a 210 game and a 502 series and Joyce Brooks 199.
Fox Bowling Center
Recent highlight scores in the Wednesday Men’s Independent League included Al Bullis Sr. with a 278 game and 660 series, Steve Aitken 240, Mike Bowker 604, Marc Cetta 228, Frank Couse Jr. 247, 633, Jim Dibble 235, 623, Brandon Drumm 230, Brian Drumm 614, Art Gately 248, 267, 689, Craig Gehrig 237, 673, Ben Green 228, 607, John Gurnick 227, Mark Hawley 235, Paul Ignatovich 249, Rob Johnson 253, 680, Pat Kille 225, 631, Ryan Kille 259, Jerry Kulakosky 257, 613, Don Marino 247, 673, Matt May 241, Josh Milucky 247, 653, Cory Newman 234, Walt Oralls 279, 704, Rich Rogas 237, Sam Rowe 648, Tim Smith 235, 619, Dale Stanton 602, Brian Tiffany 241, 632 and Jay Wormuth 609.In the Thursday Men’s Deposit National League, Al Bullis Jr. 258, 610, Andy Bullis 226, 624, Howard Couse Sr. 609, Jeff Curtis 245, 236, 677, Chet Delameter 267, 623, Norm Ellis Jr. 235, 237, 695, Nate Finch 267, Paul Fritz 242, 641, Paul Ignatovich 235, 236, 642, Greg Keesler 268, 236, 697, Rick Mills 644, Neil Mosher 243, 225, 233, 701, Jim Valentine 245, 269, 719 and Dan Wormuth 236, 621.In the Friday Mixed Doubles League, Andy Bullis 247, 660, Anne Couse 190, 209, 575, Howey Couse 608, Crystal Ellis 202, 504, Norman C. Ellis 235, 277, 683, Bob Ellis 253, Dana McGraw 200, 212, 588, Walt Oralls 226, 247, 690, Jay Wormuth 242, 602 and Jeremy Wormuth 279, 673.
Kiamesha Lanes
Recent highlight scores in the Monday Men’s League included a 229 game, a 246 game and a 673 series by Gregory Fallon, Al Caycho 269, 644, Jon Wilhelm 245, 632, James VanAken 258, 226, 248, 730, Josh Strang 236, 232, 689, Tom Belgiovene 225, John Hoffmann 268, 686, Roy Sweeney 225, Eddie Lake 268, 645, Rick Lake 641, Jack Moylan 225, James Ratner 249, 655, Kort Wheeler 257, 634, Paul Durland 244, 644, Jaryl Scott 258, 605, Vinnie Collura 600, Donald Durland 227, David Graham 238, 644, Nathan Sanders 247, 633, Michael Aurnick 234, Leroy Williams 279, 620, Larry Berens 600, Dean Shattuck 288, 683, Wayne Atkins 268, 661, Frank Scuderi 231, William Helms 238 and Kyle Shivers 245, 269, 247, 761.In the Tuesday Mixed Firefighters League, Robert Yakin Jr. 235, 658, Cara Nicholson 201, 527, Vera Bernhardt 192, Jon Wilhelm 243, 643, Ed Guthrie 257, 226, 634, Joan Lake 203, 532, Dorian Jennings 183, 227, 560, Kris Gwiozdowski 255, 644, Lisa Cartwright 184, Sherri Green 181, Linda Schaefer 191, Andrea Grossman 194, 507, Carena Collura 180, 219, 558, Pete Scannell 237 and Alan Jones 236, 615.In the Wednesday Men’s League, John Hoffmann 232, 228, 655, James VanAken 244, 631, George Battle Jr. 237, 600, David Graham 259, 648, Eddie Lake 275, 227, 694, Frank Gerow 257, 252, 717, Kenny Atkins 244, Edward Walsh 235, 243, 227, 705, Anthony Mentnech 256, Jody Farquhar 614, Frank Emmens 601, Gregory Fallon 227, 266, 704, Jon Wilhelm 260, 255, 716, Richard Bradford 225, 642 and Donald Durland 259, 257, 727.In the Thursday Ladies League, Lisa Cartwright 187, Joan Lake 190, 214, 557, Valerie Fersch 181, Rita Burdick 191, 520, Patricia Gibson 183, Debbie Durland 201, 195, 264, 660, Connie McKenley 196, Kathy Shapiro 184, Barbara Durbak 201, 551 and Francine Kaiser 223, 527.
Liberty Lanes
Recent highlight scores in the Monday Men’s League included Paul Minton with a 257, a 236 game and a 692 series, Thomas Fix 236, 213, 201, 650, Ralph Coney 207, 224, 202, 633, Kyle Stevens 222, 603, Rudy Belanchia 217, Chris Stevens 201, 218, Jason Jones Sr. 217, Bobby Cooper 215, Jason Jones Jr. 206, Dan Martinetti 204, Carmin Santillo 204 and Tom Stephenson 201.In the Wednesday Men’s League,Paul Minton 228, 278, 200, 706, Kyle Stevens 220, 233, 223, 676, Anthony Atkins 237, 256, 664, Stew Stevens 212, 215, 622, Jason Jones Jr. 205, 230, John Lopez 219, Thomas Fix 226, Jim Fiore 235, Keith Smith 216, Walt Edwards 215, Bill Mitchell 213, Tom Totten 213, Dwayne Cabrera 210, Ed Blume 209, Juan Lopez 209, Wayne Fox 206, Tom Kehrley 205, Larry Hicks 204, Gene Smith 203, Deming Roosa 202, Mike Aumick 201, Bobby Cooper 201, Scott Austin 200 and Chuck McAllister 200.In the Thursday Ladies League, Audrey Woolard 513, Wendy Finn 509, Tabatha Smith 191, Billie Jo Bound 201, Maureen Barber 203,Maureen Hopper 199 and Jane Mann 186.In the Friday Mixed League, Thomas Fix 202, 217, 222, 641, Kyle Stevens 227, 229, 620, Alan LaBounty 234, Jim Fiore 215 and Tony Padial 202.In the Saturday Mixed League, Kyle Stevens 267, 216, 673, Thomas Fix 201, 215, 202, 618, Geo Crary 200, 213, 607, Walt Edwards 213, Phil Norris 215, Wendy Swan 195, Anthony Atkins 215, Gene Smith 214, Chris Stevens 211, Jolene Vail 206, Josh Milucky 201, Keith Smith 201 and Rich Vail 201.In the Sunday Mixed League, Rich Winters Sr. 206, 219, 609, Jim Fiore 213, Jerry Scandore 217 and Thomas Fix 201.In the Liberty Elks Bumper League,Jake Parks 67, Paige Ottino 59 and Logan Danzilo 58.In the Liberty Elks Bantam League, Marie Lyons 97, 64, Lindsie Siegel 73, 64, Dara Schiff 69, Zachary DeLong 66, 43, Kayla McMahon 66, 60, Nick Dworetsky 65, 24, Owen Siegel 63, 24, Sean McMahon 59, 57, David Schiff 51, 48, Emma Dworetsky 50, 45, Tanner Parks 47, 41 and Jessica Dworetsky 12.In the Liberty Elks Teenage League, Robby Allegretta 188, 139, Robby Lyons 184, 145, 152, John Kolarik 180, Jordan Balzano 178, 150, 138, Anthony Kolarik 172, Louie Brahm 169, Thomas McCausland 155, 128, Ryan Feeney 154, 140, Robert Feeney 150, 139, Jonathan Greisbeck 145, 139, Cameron Reichenbaugh 138, Culen McCausland 120, 100, 111 and Alaura DeLong 97.
BY ED TOWNSEND
Beechwood Lanes
Recent highlight scores in the Monday Ladies League included a 200 game by Karen Borowski, Beth Schumacher 166, Tracey Puerschner 154, Diane Staves 163, 183, Lois Erdman 162, 173, Barbara Cady 152, Julie Yewchuck 171 and Jody Schanil 185.In the Tuesday Ladies League, Debbie Loughrey had a 210 game and a 502 series and Joyce Brooks 199.
Fox Bowling Center
Recent highlight scores in the Wednesday Men’s Independent League included Al Bullis Sr. with a 278 game and 660 series, Steve Aitken 240, Mike Bowker 604, Marc Cetta 228, Frank Couse Jr. 247, 633, Jim Dibble 235, 623, Brandon Drumm 230, Brian Drumm 614, Art Gately 248, 267, 689, Craig Gehrig 237, 673, Ben Green 228, 607, John Gurnick 227, Mark Hawley 235, Paul Ignatovich 249, Rob Johnson 253, 680, Pat Kille 225, 631, Ryan Kille 259, Jerry Kulakosky 257, 613, Don Marino 247, 673, Matt May 241, Josh Milucky 247, 653, Cory Newman 234, Walt Oralls 279, 704, Rich Rogas 237, Sam Rowe 648, Tim Smith 235, 619, Dale Stanton 602, Brian Tiffany 241, 632 and Jay Wormuth 609.In the Thursday Men’s Deposit National League, Al Bullis Jr. 258, 610, Andy Bullis 226, 624, Howard Couse Sr. 609, Jeff Curtis 245, 236, 677, Chet Delameter 267, 623, Norm Ellis Jr. 235, 237, 695, Nate Finch 267, Paul Fritz 242, 641, Paul Ignatovich 235, 236, 642, Greg Keesler 268, 236, 697, Rick Mills 644, Neil Mosher 243, 225, 233, 701, Jim Valentine 245, 269, 719 and Dan Wormuth 236, 621.In the Friday Mixed Doubles League, Andy Bullis 247, 660, Anne Couse 190, 209, 575, Howey Couse 608, Crystal Ellis 202, 504, Norman C. Ellis 235, 277, 683, Bob Ellis 253, Dana McGraw 200, 212, 588, Walt Oralls 226, 247, 690, Jay Wormuth 242, 602 and Jeremy Wormuth 279, 673.
Kiamesha Lanes
Recent highlight scores in the Monday Men’s League included a 229 game, a 246 game and a 673 series by Gregory Fallon, Al Caycho 269, 644, Jon Wilhelm 245, 632, James VanAken 258, 226, 248, 730, Josh Strang 236, 232, 689, Tom Belgiovene 225, John Hoffmann 268, 686, Roy Sweeney 225, Eddie Lake 268, 645, Rick Lake 641, Jack Moylan 225, James Ratner 249, 655, Kort Wheeler 257, 634, Paul Durland 244, 644, Jaryl Scott 258, 605, Vinnie Collura 600, Donald Durland 227, David Graham 238, 644, Nathan Sanders 247, 633, Michael Aurnick 234, Leroy Williams 279, 620, Larry Berens 600, Dean Shattuck 288, 683, Wayne Atkins 268, 661, Frank Scuderi 231, William Helms 238 and Kyle Shivers 245, 269, 247, 761.In the Tuesday Mixed Firefighters League, Robert Yakin Jr. 235, 658, Cara Nicholson 201, 527, Vera Bernhardt 192, Jon Wilhelm 243, 643, Ed Guthrie 257, 226, 634, Joan Lake 203, 532, Dorian Jennings 183, 227, 560, Kris Gwiozdowski 255, 644, Lisa Cartwright 184, Sherri Green 181, Linda Schaefer 191, Andrea Grossman 194, 507, Carena Collura 180, 219, 558, Pete Scannell 237 and Alan Jones 236, 615.In the Wednesday Men’s League, John Hoffmann 232, 228, 655, James VanAken 244, 631, George Battle Jr. 237, 600, David Graham 259, 648, Eddie Lake 275, 227, 694, Frank Gerow 257, 252, 717, Kenny Atkins 244, Edward Walsh 235, 243, 227, 705, Anthony Mentnech 256, Jody Farquhar 614, Frank Emmens 601, Gregory Fallon 227, 266, 704, Jon Wilhelm 260, 255, 716, Richard Bradford 225, 642 and Donald Durland 259, 257, 727.In the Thursday Ladies League, Lisa Cartwright 187, Joan Lake 190, 214, 557, Valerie Fersch 181, Rita Burdick 191, 520, Patricia Gibson 183, Debbie Durland 201, 195, 264, 660, Connie McKenley 196, Kathy Shapiro 184, Barbara Durbak 201, 551 and Francine Kaiser 223, 527.
Liberty Lanes
Recent highlight scores in the Monday Men’s League included Paul Minton with a 257, a 236 game and a 692 series, Thomas Fix 236, 213, 201, 650, Ralph Coney 207, 224, 202, 633, Kyle Stevens 222, 603, Rudy Belanchia 217, Chris Stevens 201, 218, Jason Jones Sr. 217, Bobby Cooper 215, Jason Jones Jr. 206, Dan Martinetti 204, Carmin Santillo 204 and Tom Stephenson 201.In the Wednesday Men’s League,Paul Minton 228, 278, 200, 706, Kyle Stevens 220, 233, 223, 676, Anthony Atkins 237, 256, 664, Stew Stevens 212, 215, 622, Jason Jones Jr. 205, 230, John Lopez 219, Thomas Fix 226, Jim Fiore 235, Keith Smith 216, Walt Edwards 215, Bill Mitchell 213, Tom Totten 213, Dwayne Cabrera 210, Ed Blume 209, Juan Lopez 209, Wayne Fox 206, Tom Kehrley 205, Larry Hicks 204, Gene Smith 203, Deming Roosa 202, Mike Aumick 201, Bobby Cooper 201, Scott Austin 200 and Chuck McAllister 200.In the Thursday Ladies League, Audrey Woolard 513, Wendy Finn 509, Tabatha Smith 191, Billie Jo Bound 201, Maureen Barber 203,Maureen Hopper 199 and Jane Mann 186.In the Friday Mixed League, Thomas Fix 202, 217, 222, 641, Kyle Stevens 227, 229, 620, Alan LaBounty 234, Jim Fiore 215 and Tony Padial 202.In the Saturday Mixed League, Kyle Stevens 267, 216, 673, Thomas Fix 201, 215, 202, 618, Geo Crary 200, 213, 607, Walt Edwards 213, Phil Norris 215, Wendy Swan 195, Anthony Atkins 215, Gene Smith 214, Chris Stevens 211, Jolene Vail 206, Josh Milucky 201, Keith Smith 201 and Rich Vail 201.In the Sunday Mixed League, Rich Winters Sr. 206, 219, 609, Jim Fiore 213, Jerry Scandore 217 and Thomas Fix 201.In the Liberty Elks Bumper League,Jake Parks 67, Paige Ottino 59 and Logan Danzilo 58.In the Liberty Elks Bantam League, Marie Lyons 97, 64, Lindsie Siegel 73, 64, Dara Schiff 69, Zachary DeLong 66, 43, Kayla McMahon 66, 60, Nick Dworetsky 65, 24, Owen Siegel 63, 24, Sean McMahon 59, 57, David Schiff 51, 48, Emma Dworetsky 50, 45, Tanner Parks 47, 41 and Jessica Dworetsky 12.In the Liberty Elks Teenage League, Robby Allegretta 188, 139, Robby Lyons 184, 145, 152, John Kolarik 180, Jordan Balzano 178, 150, 138, Anthony Kolarik 172, Louie Brahm 169, Thomas McCausland 155, 128, Ryan Feeney 154, 140, Robert Feeney 150, 139, Jonathan Greisbeck 145, 139, Cameron Reichenbaugh 138, Culen McCausland 120, 100, 111 and Alaura DeLong 97.
PBA Adopts Rule to Employ
Instant Replay as Needed
The Professional Bowlers Association has adopted a formal policy allowing the use of “instant replay” at the tournament director’s discretion in nationally-televised competition.
The “instant replay rule,” along with a new rule allowing coaching at all levels of PBA competition, are included in the 2010-11 Professional Bowlers Association Rule Book which went into effect on Oct. 1. The rule book can be found on pba.com under the “Resources” tab.
While “instant replay” is rarely needed in PBA competition, issues of foul line infractions and pinfall – where a pinsetter may touch a falling pin have created a handful of disputes over the years. The PBA uses a foul line judge and carefully monitors pinfall, but situations have occurred that made an accurate ruling difficult without closer review.
“Use of instant replay is an issue with all major sports in this age of technology,” said PBA Vice President and Tour Director Kirk von Krueger. “Our concern is simply to be accurate with judgment calls. Until now, we have not had a formal policy on whether instant replay can or should be used. Now we have a rule that governs the issue.
“When the use of instant replay will allow us to make the correct decision, we’ll use it. It will be employed at the discretion of the tournament director.”
The most memorable use of instant replay in a PBA Tour event occurred in the title match of the 1999 Columbia 300 Open in Austin, Texas, when Parker Bohn III appeared to foul on a spare attempt in the title match against Pete Weber. Ironically, von Krueger was tournament director for that event. During the next commercial break, von Krueger reviewed the instant replay of the shot and determined that Bohn had, indeed, fouled, negating the spare.
Bohn went on to win the title, 225-211, but the following week, PBA players – who at the time had control over rules policies – voted against any future use of instant replay. Since that time, there has been no published policy on whether or not instant replay can be used to enforce decisions by the tournament director.
In addition to the instant replay rule, all coaching rules and limitations, with a few exceptions, were eliminated to allow coaching across the board at all levels of PBA competition. The new rules define coaching and specific limitations as they apply to televised and non-televised rounds.
The new PBA rules also establish a member policy on appropriate conduct in using social network platforms which have created new levels of world-wide interaction between players and fans, and outline a change back to a voting system for selection of PBA Player of the Year for 2010-11. The new tournament formats which will be employed this year make the Player of the Year points system used the past two seasons impractical.
Instant Replay as Needed
The Professional Bowlers Association has adopted a formal policy allowing the use of “instant replay” at the tournament director’s discretion in nationally-televised competition.
The “instant replay rule,” along with a new rule allowing coaching at all levels of PBA competition, are included in the 2010-11 Professional Bowlers Association Rule Book which went into effect on Oct. 1. The rule book can be found on pba.com under the “Resources” tab.
While “instant replay” is rarely needed in PBA competition, issues of foul line infractions and pinfall – where a pinsetter may touch a falling pin have created a handful of disputes over the years. The PBA uses a foul line judge and carefully monitors pinfall, but situations have occurred that made an accurate ruling difficult without closer review.
“Use of instant replay is an issue with all major sports in this age of technology,” said PBA Vice President and Tour Director Kirk von Krueger. “Our concern is simply to be accurate with judgment calls. Until now, we have not had a formal policy on whether instant replay can or should be used. Now we have a rule that governs the issue.
“When the use of instant replay will allow us to make the correct decision, we’ll use it. It will be employed at the discretion of the tournament director.”
The most memorable use of instant replay in a PBA Tour event occurred in the title match of the 1999 Columbia 300 Open in Austin, Texas, when Parker Bohn III appeared to foul on a spare attempt in the title match against Pete Weber. Ironically, von Krueger was tournament director for that event. During the next commercial break, von Krueger reviewed the instant replay of the shot and determined that Bohn had, indeed, fouled, negating the spare.
Bohn went on to win the title, 225-211, but the following week, PBA players – who at the time had control over rules policies – voted against any future use of instant replay. Since that time, there has been no published policy on whether or not instant replay can be used to enforce decisions by the tournament director.
In addition to the instant replay rule, all coaching rules and limitations, with a few exceptions, were eliminated to allow coaching across the board at all levels of PBA competition. The new rules define coaching and specific limitations as they apply to televised and non-televised rounds.
The new PBA rules also establish a member policy on appropriate conduct in using social network platforms which have created new levels of world-wide interaction between players and fans, and outline a change back to a voting system for selection of PBA Player of the Year for 2010-11. The new tournament formats which will be employed this year make the Player of the Year points system used the past two seasons impractical.
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN NETS
MORE THAN $1.4 MILLION
FOR INTERNATIONAL BOWLING
MUSEUM AND HALL OF FAME
The campaign to raise money from the bowling industry for the new International Bowling Museum and Hall of Fame ended Aug. 31 with more than $1.4 million donated overall.
More than 80 donations of at least $5,000 were received including 16 at the $25,000 or above levels.
“We want to thank everyone who donated money to our bowling industry capital campaign,” said IBM/HF Chairman Pat Ciniello. “Thanks to the generosity of so many people, companies and organizations, we had a successful grand opening in January and will continue to have a bright future in Texas.
Three donations of $100,000 were received to become Diamond Level contributors:
Junior Powell Trust, Toledo, Ohio
Brunswick Bowling & Billiards, Lake Forest, Ill.
United States Bowling Congress, Arlington, Texas
Another 11 donations qualified for the Diamond Level for $50,000 contributions:
Bowling Proprietors’ Association of America, Arlington, Texas
Bowltech International, The Netherlands
Ebonite International, Hopkinsville, Ky.
Kegel Company, Lake Wales, Fla.
Pepsi-Cola Company, Purchase, N.Y.
Qubica/AMF Worldwide, Mechanicsville, Va.
Patrick and Lisa Ciniello, Bonita Springs, Fla.
Reichert Foundation, Lake Forest, Ill.
Reno Tri-Properties, Reno, Nev.
Storm Products, Brigham City, Utah
US Bowling Corporation, Chino, Calif.
Two other contributions of $25,000 earned donators Gold Level status:
Luby Publishing, Chicago
S&S Family Entertainment, Hendersonville, Tenn.
“We were overwhelmed with the support we received from the entire bowling industry,” Ciniello said. “Even after surpassing our original goal of $1 million in January, we continued receiving generous support. We can’t thank these contributors enough.”
All donators will be recognized on a rotating display in the IBM/HF’s grand entrance. Those who donated at least $5,000 will be permanently displayed in Arlington.
About the International Bowling Museum and Hall of Fame
Located at the International Bowling Campus in Arlington, Texas, the International Bowling Museum and Hall of Fame collects, preserves and researches bowling’s history, provides a suitable home for bowling’s major halls of fame, and makes the museum’s information and collection available to interested parties globally for education, promotion and entertainment.
MORE THAN $1.4 MILLION
FOR INTERNATIONAL BOWLING
MUSEUM AND HALL OF FAME
The campaign to raise money from the bowling industry for the new International Bowling Museum and Hall of Fame ended Aug. 31 with more than $1.4 million donated overall.
More than 80 donations of at least $5,000 were received including 16 at the $25,000 or above levels.
“We want to thank everyone who donated money to our bowling industry capital campaign,” said IBM/HF Chairman Pat Ciniello. “Thanks to the generosity of so many people, companies and organizations, we had a successful grand opening in January and will continue to have a bright future in Texas.
Three donations of $100,000 were received to become Diamond Level contributors:
Junior Powell Trust, Toledo, Ohio
Brunswick Bowling & Billiards, Lake Forest, Ill.
United States Bowling Congress, Arlington, Texas
Another 11 donations qualified for the Diamond Level for $50,000 contributions:
Bowling Proprietors’ Association of America, Arlington, Texas
Bowltech International, The Netherlands
Ebonite International, Hopkinsville, Ky.
Kegel Company, Lake Wales, Fla.
Pepsi-Cola Company, Purchase, N.Y.
Qubica/AMF Worldwide, Mechanicsville, Va.
Patrick and Lisa Ciniello, Bonita Springs, Fla.
Reichert Foundation, Lake Forest, Ill.
Reno Tri-Properties, Reno, Nev.
Storm Products, Brigham City, Utah
US Bowling Corporation, Chino, Calif.
Two other contributions of $25,000 earned donators Gold Level status:
Luby Publishing, Chicago
S&S Family Entertainment, Hendersonville, Tenn.
“We were overwhelmed with the support we received from the entire bowling industry,” Ciniello said. “Even after surpassing our original goal of $1 million in January, we continued receiving generous support. We can’t thank these contributors enough.”
All donators will be recognized on a rotating display in the IBM/HF’s grand entrance. Those who donated at least $5,000 will be permanently displayed in Arlington.
About the International Bowling Museum and Hall of Fame
Located at the International Bowling Campus in Arlington, Texas, the International Bowling Museum and Hall of Fame collects, preserves and researches bowling’s history, provides a suitable home for bowling’s major halls of fame, and makes the museum’s information and collection available to interested parties globally for education, promotion and entertainment.
Monday, October 4, 2010
Here & There Column 10-5-10
Klatsch Indicates Voters Are Mad
Fresh coffee made from the finest coffee beans available and our famous oven-baked donuts got some serious discussions going at our end of the month local Sullivan County Coffee Klatsch.
Our topic was the upcoming November 2 elections.
Now just a remember folks we are not a political group nor do we support any political party and our klatsch is made up of four Republicans, three Democrats and an Independent.
We all agreed that the mood among voters does not fare well for incumbent politicians who most folks believe are in denial and have not done the people's work.
The klatsch says voters are mad and will go to the polls with change on their mind.
One of our klatsch members brought up the insurgency of the Tea Party and the importance it could play on November 2 as Tea Party candidates are calling for an abrupt turn toward austere government.
Another klatsch member voiced his opinion that any grassroots, anti-establishment movement will meet success this November as they follow New York City tabloid front page headlines screaming "Throw The Bums Out."
Voters in New York State are increasingly talking about the increased state spending, a budget that was four months late and candidates who are are not saying enough about how to fix New York budget problems.
Our coffee klatsch discussed efforts made by incumbent politicians who year in and year out tell voters that they have plans on how to reform Albany but after being reelected return to the standard business as usual approach.
Klatsch members pointed out that high taxes and the chronic budget woes of New York State are major reasons the state is at a fiscal crossroad and if a proper fix is not made things may be getting worse.
The effort to clean up Albany is more important now then it ever has been and we urge voters to go to the polls on Nov. 2 and cast your vote to elect state representatives who will create jobs, get tax relief for our business community, get real true tax reform for property owners, fight corruption and reduce the size of government.
Fresh coffee made from the finest coffee beans available and our famous oven-baked donuts got some serious discussions going at our end of the month local Sullivan County Coffee Klatsch.
Our topic was the upcoming November 2 elections.
Now just a remember folks we are not a political group nor do we support any political party and our klatsch is made up of four Republicans, three Democrats and an Independent.
We all agreed that the mood among voters does not fare well for incumbent politicians who most folks believe are in denial and have not done the people's work.
The klatsch says voters are mad and will go to the polls with change on their mind.
One of our klatsch members brought up the insurgency of the Tea Party and the importance it could play on November 2 as Tea Party candidates are calling for an abrupt turn toward austere government.
Another klatsch member voiced his opinion that any grassroots, anti-establishment movement will meet success this November as they follow New York City tabloid front page headlines screaming "Throw The Bums Out."
Voters in New York State are increasingly talking about the increased state spending, a budget that was four months late and candidates who are are not saying enough about how to fix New York budget problems.
Our coffee klatsch discussed efforts made by incumbent politicians who year in and year out tell voters that they have plans on how to reform Albany but after being reelected return to the standard business as usual approach.
Klatsch members pointed out that high taxes and the chronic budget woes of New York State are major reasons the state is at a fiscal crossroad and if a proper fix is not made things may be getting worse.
The effort to clean up Albany is more important now then it ever has been and we urge voters to go to the polls on Nov. 2 and cast your vote to elect state representatives who will create jobs, get tax relief for our business community, get real true tax reform for property owners, fight corruption and reduce the size of government.
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