Comets Defense Is Factor

FALLSBURG GETS EVEN WITH TRI-VALLEY   

                                                        

  A tight rivalry between the Fallsburg Comets and the Tri-Valley Bears varsity boys basketball teams  has made for some intense games the past four to five years and the game Thursday (February 7) at Fallsburg definitely fell into that category.

  Fallsburg remembered well the December 21 game this season at Grahamsville when with some 11 seconds left on the fourth quarter clock and the Comets leading by four points Tri-Valley small forward senior Rodney T. Jester drained a three-pointer from the right corner and a Fallsburg turnover resulted in a two-point putback at the buzzer by Alex Brown for a 73-72 Tri-Valley victory. 

  The first two quarters of last Thursday's game saw the Comets take a 14-12 lead in the first quarter with Tri-Valley rallying in the second quarter to take a 28-21 lead.

  In the first quarter of play Fallsburg's Nick Pirder and Jarrett Madison scored three pointers with Madison adding two two-point field goals and Rakkir Watson two points. Tri-Valley's scoring came from Alex Brown with three, Jesus Lozada with five and James Pugh with four.

  Tri-Valley outscored Fallsburg 17-7 in the second quarter off the scoring of Lozada with seven points, a trey by Cody Exner, Pugh with three and Donntae Brock two. 

  Defense and fast breaks helped the Bears in the second quarter of play.

  Fallsburg produced a much stronger defense in the second half of play and along with the outstanding scoring of Rakkir Watson who hit for 26 of his 30 points in this half the Comets put the game easily in their win column 59-48.

  The Comets outscored Tri-Valley 13-11 in the third quarter but the Bears still led 39-34

  Outscored 25-9 in the fourth quarter Tri-Valley's only scoring came from Pugh with two, Shatik Smith with five and Brock two.

  Watson for Fallsburg scored four points in the third quarter and 11 points in the fourth to seal the Comets victory.

  Fallsburg coach Pete Dworetsky credited the second half of play and the victory to "strong aggressive defense."

  Tri-Valley coach Brian Tingley noted, "you don't  win games with 29 turnovers." Fallsburg only committed 11 turnovers. 

  Fallsburg was led in scoring by Watson with 30 points , 10 rebounds, four assists and four steals.

  Pugh and Lozada led Tri-Valley with 12 point each.

  Fallsburg pushed their record to 9-4 overall and 4-3 in OCIAA Division V. The win guarantees the team competition in sectional play. 

  Tri-Valley is 8-5 overall and 4-2 in league play. 

                                                              

Identification of photos

                                       

Fallsburg's Rakkir Watson (No. 11) goes up to try to block a three point attempt by Tri-Valley's Rodney T. Jester (No. 2) in the Comets 59-48 win Thursday night at Fallsburg. Rakkir led both teams in scoring with 30 points.

                                                                     

                                                                          

Fallsburg's Jarrett Madison drives to the basket for two points in the Comets 59-48 win over Tri-Valley Thursday night at Fallsburg.

                                                                      

Lady Bears Get Back On Track

LADY BEARS STOP 2 GAME SKID                                                 

  The Tri-Valley Lady Bears aren't use to taking the court with a two-game losing streak hanging over their heads and this was quite evident Wednesday night February 6  when they played host to the Fallsburg Comets.

  Following back to back losses to Tuxedo and Chester the lady Bears in the first quarter of play produced strong defensive efforts from Sabrena Smith and Caroline Martin and good offensive scoring by Nicole Bradley  with six,  Katlynn Greffrath with five including her first of five three-pointers, Martin with two, Smith with four and Mareena DiMilia with two.

  Fallsburg senior Nyasia Blakney kept the Comets in the game during the first quarter by scoring all 10 Fallsburg points as Tri-Valley took a first quarter lead of 19-10.

  The Comets came back in the second quarter outscoring Tri-Valley 14-11 off 10 points by Blakney and four by Kelsey Moody. Smith scored seven, Greffrath two and Bradley two for the Bears. The halftime lead for Tri-Valley was 30-24.

  The third quarter of play saw Fallsburg up the tempo and at one point during the eight-minutes of play the Comets closed the gap to 30-28 but that would be the closest they would come during the four quarters of play. 

  Outscoring Fallsburg 17-14 in the third quarter the Bears were led by Greffrath with seven, Bradley six and Martin four. Blakney had 10 points and Moody four for the Comets. At the end of the third quarter Tri-Valley led 47-38. 

  As if they just ran out of gas Fallsburg in the fourth quarter was outscored 27-8 by three points by Smith, 10 by Greffrath, four by DiMilia, two by Castro. four by Martin and two by Ashley Exner. Blakney again led Fallsburg's scoring with six. Final score was 74-46.

  Tri-Valley coach John Tenbus made it very clear at the end of the game that "we had to stay aggressive particularly with our two recent losses. " He credited Fallsburg's Blakney with "being a great player as it's difficult to stop her."

  Fallsburg coach Daniel Redmond pointed out that he had a good feeling entering this game "especially with Tri-Valley's two recent losses but it's hard to stop their two guards."

  Greffrath led Tri-Valley's scoring with 24 points and nine rebounds and four steals. Bradley and Smith each had 14 points with Smith adding 10 steals and Bradley grabbing nine rebounds. Martin had 10 points and 10 steals. 

  Fallsburg's Blakney led all scoring with 32 of the Comets 46 points.

  Tri-Valley is now 10-5 overall and 4-3 in OCIAA league play. Fallsburg is 9-6 overall and 1-6 in OCIAA league play. 

                                                               

Identification of photos

                                         

Tri-Valley's Katlynn Greffath (No. 11) goes up for three of her 24 points in the Bears 74-46 win over Fallsburg Feb. 6 at Grahamsville. Fallsburg's Brithny Spirelli (No. 5) attempts to block her shot.

                                                              

                                                  

Fallsburg's Nyasia Blakney (No. 21) goes up for two of her 32 points as Tri-Valley's Mareena DiMilia attempts to block the shot. The Bears won 74-46 February 6 at Grahamsville. 

                                                                      

  

                                                  

Bowling Highlights Column 2-8-13

                 

Jon Wilhelm 300 Game & 848 Series   

  The second career 300 game for 32-year-old Liberty bowler Jon Wilhelm also helped him achieve an outstanding 848 series in the February 1 Friday Mixed league at Kiamesha Lanes.

  His single games of 269, 279 and 300 were bowled on lanes 13-14 using a 15-pound Storm Tropical Breeze bowling ball.

  In the 300 game Jon noted "every  shot was flush in the pocket with the 12th ball probably being the most confident ball I have ever rolled with."

  In bowling the 848 series Wilhelm said, "only one shot was a light hit as I left a 2-8 spare in frame two of game one."   

  The Friday night team Jon bowls on is JJ's Buddy's and include Sara Durland, Mary Wilhelm and Craig Wilhelm. 

  Lanes 13 & 14 produced Jon's first 300 game on November 28, 2012 when he was subbing on the Dutch's team in the Wednesday Men's league also at Kiamesha Lanes.   

    Jon recorded his first 800 series (807) on  March 9th of this year. His 800 series came off of games of  259, 269  and 279.

    A two-league bowler, Jon takes his right-handed talents  to the lanes in the Monday Men's and Friday Mixed league, both at Kiamesha Lanes.

    Prior to the 807 his previous high series was a 788 and four times he has scored 289 single games. 

   Jon noted that he only uses Storm manufactured bowling products and all of his equipment is 15 pounds.

    An avid sports fan he loves the New York Mets, New York Rangers, New England Patriots  Brooklyn Nets and Manchester United soccer. 

    Jon said that in addition to bowling he is also a huge fan of Alternative and Metal music. His favorite player on the Professional Bowlers Association (PBA) tour is Jason Belmonte and they have talked with each other on twitter and in a twitter about Jon's recent 300 and 848 Belmonte commented "congrats mate...awesome bowling." PBA bowlers who have influenced Wilhelm include Robert Smith, Tommy Jones and Pete Weber. 

   Wilhelm acknowledged he intends to bowl in PBA regionals  this season and that, "I am seriously considering bowling in the U.S, Open in Columbus, Ohio in July."

  "I was very proud that my family was around to see this 300 as they missed out on the first one," Jon said.

    A 1998 graduate of Ellenville High School, he attended SUNY Ulster County Community College with a baseball scholarship and played baseball for Junior Team USA as a pitcher, center fielder and first baseman. 

    He previously bowled in Kingston, Ellenville and Walden but presently only bowls at Kiamesha Lanes. 

    Bowling since 2001, Jon has been a member of the  Professional Bowlers Association (PBA) since November of 2007, has bowled 15 plus PBA regional tournaments in the past four years and also bowled in the PBA U.S. Open at North Brunswick, NJ in 2008, 2009 and 2011. 

    "I've always wanted to go out on the PBA tour but I'm a family first person and the tour is really expensive without a sponsor and my job is to put food on my families table and nothing is guaranteed on the PBA tour so I bowl what I can and where I can," Wilhelm said. 

    He describes himself as a "two fingered bowler that's all about power and revolutions on the bowling ball."   

    Jon's average Monday night is 231, Friday night 222 and subbing in the Wednesday Men's league it is 223. He has been averaging 220 plus for the past three seasons at Kiamesha. 

    His 11-year-old son Johathan Jr. bowls in the Saturday morning youth leagues at Kiamesha and averages 160.

    Jon is a certified United States Bowling Congress (USBC) Level 1 coach and uses his bowling talents and coaching abilities to coach in the Jr./Major Youth leagues at Kiamesha. 

    His next goal in bowling is to become a staff member for the Storm bowling ball company as he only uses Storm-Roto Grip products. He looks towards a possible career with them so that "I can pursue my passion for coaching and teaching kids and passing my talents on." 

   Wilhelm is single and lives with his 11-year old son.
.  He is employed as  the Senior Analyst and Mets team Writing Manager at NYSportsnut.com, a site that covers all of New York professional sports franchises. He has written over 85 articles for the site since July of this year. He also works as a maintenance mechanic at The Galleria at Crystal Run Mall in Middletown.    

Ed's Outlook

  Two additional 300 games have recently been bowled at Kiamesha Lanes and they include a perfect game on January 7 by Jason Budd on the Quality Sealcoat team in the Monday Men's league. Jason scores for that night included single games of 253, 226, 300 for a 770 series. He maintains a 217 average in that league.

  The second 300 was bowled on January 21 by Frank Eichenlaub III on the Monday night Keller Williams team. A 236 average bowler his individual games that night included a 300, 195, 210 for a 705 series. 

  Both players have been given a 300 personal information score sheet and a request to return the sheet  and a photo but none have been returned to us as of this date. 

  Ed Townsend is a PR consultant to the sport of bowling. If you have league scores, tournament information, score a 300 game or 800 series or bowl your age let Ed know at 845-439-8177, email at edwardctownsend@hotmail.com or fax at 845-205-4474. Read this column at http://bght.blogspot.com  We are also on Facebook. 

                                                      

Bowling Tip

By Mike Luongo

  This week's tip is for all bowlers.

  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 of thumb, when getting a custom fit ball, is to go up two pounds over wheat a poorly fit ball weighs.

  You will be surprised at how much lighter a properly 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 grip 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 I would recommend going to 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 tip grip is the way to go. Remember......there is no substitute for a properly fit ball. Parents of youth bowlers, please have the fit checked at least 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

Local Scores

(compiled by Ed Townsend)

Beechwood Lanes

Monday Ladies

  Diane Staves 190, Lori Kimmes 155, Lois Erdman 155, Amanda Irwin 171, 155, 158, Janet Bertholf 157, Jackie Gieger 157, 161, 169, Jody Gulley 151.

Callicoon Kristal Bowl

Monday Hortonville Ladies

  Sue Naughton 157, Kelly Gombita 163, Lillian Zieres 191, 153, 179, 523, Opal Hocker 151, Jane Benson 158, Pat Peters 166, Rebecca Rhodes 185, 164, Joyce Brooks 150, 150, 153, Eleanor Glassel 156, Debbie Loughrey 156, 201, 500, Deedee Schrader 162, Barbara Pingel 153, Kim Doty 155, Mardette Wilcox 184, 210, 181, 575, Phyllis Grillo 158, Nicole Rossomando 160, Darlene Mantzourat 152, 171, Charlene Meola 155, 167, 163, Sandy Cassevah 155. 

Tues. Delaware Valley Men's

  Bob Cady 207, Dean Shattuck 227, 190, Bob Head 188, Russell Lyons 211, Rick Weigelt 186, 180, Joe Gager 185, Mark Hawley 180, Kory Keesler 193, 205, Bruce Rutledge 222, 206, 221, 649, Tad Dosher 191, Kurt Buddenhagen 201, Rob Bivins 191, Mark Goda 181, Ed Leroy 194, 222, Kris Rasmussen 181, Dick Pomes 188, Gary Maas 204, Brian Starr 219, Matt Fulton 184, Mike Gieger 188, 213, 194, Steve Ross 209, Tom Bisig 184, 201, Jackie Brockner 199, Troy Parucki 200, Henry Kubenik 180, Matt Hubert 180. 

Fox Bowling Center

Tues. Ladies Early Birds

  Linda Ferris 192. 

Wed. Men's Independent 

  Mike Bowker 233, 612, Al Bullis Sr. 266, 610, Andrew Bullis 629, Brandon Drumm 265, 660, John Gurnick 267, 643, Jack Hazen 234, Steve Jacobi 225, Rob Johnson 638, Scott Lacy 230, Zuke Wormuth 225, 226, 225, 676, Jeremy Wormuth 249, 666, Jay Wormuth 243, 639.

Thurs. Men's Deposit National

  Al Bullis Jr. 605, Dale Conklin 621, Ray Cornwell 617, Jeff Curtis 233, 618, Bill Gleim 234, 244, 679, Paul Ignatovich 630, Dave Lester 245, 654, Mike Robinson 248.

Friday Couples

  Al Bullis 232, Andy Bullis 246, 650, Carl Davis 255, 615, Shane Dirig 226, Linda Ferris 184, 526, Greg Keesler 279, 629, Lisa Koch 181, Julie Martin 182, Dana McGraw 192, 198, 214, 604, Mark McGraw 232, Rick Mills 244, 649, Jen Smith 193, 202, 546, Mike Wagner 245, Dan Wormuth 246, 642.

Sat. Morning Youth

  Junior league, Kristy Capel 211, 168, 527, Trisha McElroy 158, Katrina Lester 175, 181, Bantam league, Brenna Gleim 148, 171. 

Sunday Mixed Fun

  Julie Cornwell 186, Ray Cornwell 245, 650, Reva Jones 192, 520, Donnie Marino 236, 641, Dave Mills 276, 225, 246, 746, Samantha Mills (youth girls) 175, 128, 134, 437, Savanna Mills (youth girls) 164, 148, 167, 479.

Kiamesha Lanes

Monday Men's

  Dave Graham 236, 299, 717, Willie Bartley 243, Michael Amore 238, 664, Bobby Cooper 236, Jim Van Aken 232, 256, 234, 722, Josh Strang 645, Tom Palmer 259, 666, Eddie Lake 608, Rick Lake 233, 258, 236, 727, Mike Weiner 248, 234, 695, Mike Mulligan 623, Shane Conner 268, 236, 687, Jaryl Scott 253, 229, 692, Paul Durland 258, 656, Vinnie Collura 269, 252, 726, Donald Durland 237, 225, 650, Walt Edwards 246, 657, Larry Berens 248, 242, 710, Rudy Belanchia 635, Frank Eichenlaub III a 258, 258, 727, Jon Wilhelm 246, 680, Ronnie Totten 233, 266, 715, Kevin Stackhouse 268, 685, Cory Van Keuren 266, 623, Michael Scuderi 611, Juan Lopez 234, 651, Justin Lopez 611, Billy Curry 636, Gene Smith 258, 675, Craig Wilhelm 269, 673, Eddie Walsh 246, 637, Pedro Agapito 256, 245, 677.

Tues. Mixed Firefighters

  Kyle Stevens 226, 256, 697, Eddie Walsh 244, 669, Ryan Lepke 237, 242, 665, Paul  Minton 247, 657, George Kelley 246, 653, Russ Keesler 235, 644, Ed Guthrie 235, 239, 644, Robert Nicholson 226, 232, 619, Walt Edwards Jr. 227, 605, Robert Yakin Jr. 238, Jack Rustic 225, Laresko Niifa 232, Trasey Barres 193, 215, 587, Karen Martin 211, 195, 564, Cara Nicholson 233, 551, Mary Lee Williams 202, 548, Joan Lake 208, 529, Carena Collura 182, Andrea Grossman 182, Barbara Rustic 201.

Wednesday Men's

  Bobby Cooper 247, 230, 671, Eddie Lake 245, 606, Kyle Stevens 257, 619, Shane Conner 628, Dan Ricco 643, Tom Mitchell 228, 621, David Garlinghouse 225, 234, 238, 697, James Van Aken 229, 648, Tim McIntyre 236, 607, Josh Strang 264, 236, 678, Keith Smith 243, 280, 247, 770, Jon Wilhelm 246, 244, 675, Pedro Agapito 234, 665, Dennis Matthews 609, Kyle Matthews 233, 643, Kevin Stackhouse 627, Ronnie Totten 226, 246, 655, Shane Cunningham 225, 247, 661, David Sawall 619, Jason Rogers 635, Mikey Travis 227, Jo Jo Van Keuren 264, 243, 706, Serafin Rodriguez 616, Tim Bilyeu 247, 658, Donald Durland 267, 276, 754, Paul Durland 240, 648, Eddie Walsh 225, 259, 678, Paul Minton 232, 615, Eddie Blume 602, Jason Jones 227, 609.

Thursday Ladies

  A nice 651 series by Debbie Durland off single games of 237, 192, 222. Trasey Barres 229, 193, Monica Lane 214, Crista Sweeney 223, Tabatha Smith 181, 222, Valerie Fersch 191, Ann Sawyer 194, 184, Sonya Robinson 203, Mary Jane Conklin 193, Joan Lake 207, Joan Fredenburg 200, Stella Schmahl 182, Tina Tuttle 181, Barbara Merton 213, 202, Mary Chicko 182, Karen Borowski 191, 212, Pat Gibson 190, 224.

Friday Mixed Doubles

  Trasey Barres 180, 220, 216, 616, Cathy Carpenter 190, 203, 559, Mary Ann Drobysh-Berens 220, 532, Kathy Fielding 186, Joan Lake 210, 532, Laura Palmer 196, 537, Antionette Rau 236, 190, 597, Tammy Sze 222, 185, 579, Patricia Whipple 198, Carolyn Williams 194, 213, 580, Paul Berens 225, 603, Victor Decker 259, 638, Frank Emmens 623, David Graham 226, 248, 264, 738, Eddie Lake 240, 688, Ryan Lepke 229, 649, Tom Palmer 231, 225, 649, Frank Scuderi 233, 661, Robert Sze 604, Lawrence Whipple 246, 655, Jon Wilhelm 279, 646.

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PHOTO IS OF

                                     

Jon Wilhelm

  

           

Here & There Column 2-5-13

Success Story Has A Sad Ending

   On January 4 we published a feature story about former Liberty residents Joe and Ida Fracasse and the success story they have had the past 30 years with the publication of their premier publication The Glendoran magazine. We knew at the time we were writing this feature that Joe had gone through a hernia operation and that on July 17 he had undergone surgery for colon cancer. He fought a strong battle but succumbed to cancer on January 7. A very adventurous gentleman Joe was well liked by everyone and possessed a great sense of humor. He was born on May 16 at home in Liberty, NY the son of Joseph Ralph Fracasse and Ethel May Morris Fracasse. At age nine Joe’s mother died suddenly from a burst appendix. His dad was a bartender and worked nights and Grandma Morris, his maternal grandmother, helped raise Joe and his younger brother Edgar (Eddie). As a teenager he owned and operated Storm Master Kennels. At Liberty High School Joe was in the school band  and as a youngster always worked hard. Besides starting the dog kennels, he sold Cloverine salve and delivered newspapers ..... even helped set up type at a local newspaper and print shop. He then worked in the local A & P. Joe and Ida met in Ida's senior year and began dating in March of 1954. They were married on September 26, 1954. This year would have been their 58th wedding anniversary.The Fracasses moved to Rowland Heights, California in 1965 and to Glendora, CA in January 1966. Joe had transferred from the Metropolitan Insurance Company. Following his stint with Metropolitan, his wife, Ida and he, began Fracasse Insurance, and then in 1982 they decided to start the Glendoran magazine something they enjoyed and loved meeting new people. Joe will always be remembered for his genuine smile,  a tip of his hat and for being a good guy. He played a very significant part in the development of the EYE-DAS organization for the blind (now with a foundation with a Boosters club and three chapters.) He also was a key figure in the growth of Glendora Crime Stoppers and also was on the Band Shell committee to build such a venue in their community park. He was also chairman of the Holiday Baskets. Joe’s nickname was Trader Joe as he was devoted to Saturday morning garage sales and to the Sunday Swap meets. Photography was another of his passions and he was excellent in this work. At a Celebration of His Life some 250 people came to show their respect for this outstanding gentleman. 

                                                  
                                                           

PHOTO IS OF

Joseph Ralph Fracasse Jr.
       
  

Sullivan West 67-Tri-Valley 49

SULLIVAN WEST DEFEATS TRI-VALLEY  67-49                                                    

  With the half time scored knotted at 31 each last Thursday nights non-league game between Sullivan West and Tri-Valley looked like it was going to be a barn-burner until the Bulldogs stifling second-half defense limited the Bears to four points in the third quarter and an easy 67-49 Sullivan West win.

  Tri-Valley took scoring honors in the first quarter outscoring the Bulldogs 12-8 off individual two-pointers by Alex Brown and Shatik  Smith and  three-pointers by Jesus Lozada and James Pugh.

  Sullivan West's Matt Cardona led his team's first quarter scoring efforts with 6 points.

  The Bulldogs got right back into the game in the second quarter outscoring Tri-Valley 23-19 off three two-pointers and four foul shots by Cardona to even the half time score at 31-31.

  It was turn-out the lights time as Cardona and Sullivan West turned up the heat in the third quarter with Matt pouring in three three-pointers and one two-point hoop for 11 points. Kyle Manzi added a three-pointer, Sawyer Erlwein two points and Patrick Pierce four points.

  Two two-point scores by Brown and Pugh were the lone four points put on the board for the Bears in the third quarter due mainly to outstanding defensive play by the Bulldogs. Turnovers by Tri-Valley helped Sullivan West as they took command of the quarter and the game. 

  Tri-Valley committed a total of  23 turnovers with 10 coming in the third quarter. Sullivan West had a total of 11 turnovers with five coming in the first half and six in the second half. 

  The fourth quarter of play saw Sullivan West outscore Tri-Valley 15-14 with the Bulldogs Manzi and Erlwein each hitting three-pointers.

  Sam Tingley and Devin Donnelley each had four points for the Bears in the fourth quarter.

  Sullivan West Coach Jeff Nober when asked about the difference between the first and second half said, "we played a very lethargic first half and we picked up on defense in the second half and that made the difference."  Bulldogs center Patrick Pierce in commenting about the win said, "we tightened up on defense in the second half."

  Tri-Valley Coach Brian Tingley said, "their defense and shooting in the third quarter proved to be the deciding factor in this game."

  Cardona led Sullivan West's scoring attack with 27 points and Sawyer Erlwein added 11 points for the Bulldogs who upped their overall record to 7-3.

  Alex Brown with 10 points and James Pugh with nine led the Bears who's overall record is now 8-3. 

  The Bears and Bulldogs will meet again this Saturday morning at 10 a.m. at Sullivan County Community College in a fund-raising game for Cancer and also the Championship of the Walton Central School 2012 Tip-Off Tournament that took place in Walton on December 6-7.

  Tri-Valley defeated Unatego in the first game of that tournament and Sullivan West won over Walton putting the two Sullivan County teams into the championship game. Snow and poor weather cancelled the two teams trip back to Walton for that game and theTip-Off Tournament title game has now been made a part of the Saturday fund-raising event. 

                                                             

Identification of photos......

                                                                

Sullivan West's Patrick Pierce goes up for a two-pointer as Tri-Valley's Devin Donnelley attempts to block the shot in last Thursday's 67-49 Bulldogs win.

                   

                                                          

                         

Tri-Valley's Jesus Lozada shoots for one of his three-pointers as Sullivan West's Richard Shevak (No. 33) defends. The Bulldogs won this non-league game 67-49.

                                                          

 

Bowling Highlights 2-1-13

Keith Smith Rolls 847 Series

  Twenty-nine year-old Claryville bowler Keith Smith smashed the maples for a big 847 series in the January 28th Kiamesha Lanes Monday Men's league.

  His first 800 ever Smith racked up single game scores of 268, 289, 290 on lanes 15 & 16 using a Roto Grip Defiant Edge bowling gall.

  "It's my highest ever," Smith noted.

  Smith bowls with the Strike Force team consisting of his brother Gene Smith, Billy Curry and Dan VanAken. Smith added that he and his brother have been bowling together for some eight years.

  Smith recently recorded his second career 300 game on Janauary 7 in this same league. His first 300 game came on  November 16, 2012.

  Keith has been bowling for some 15 years and also bowls in the Wednesday Men's league at Kiamesha Lanes. He maintains a 226 average in the Monday league.

  An active firemen and trustee with the Woodbourne Fire Department, Keith also plays softball in the Liberty Men's Slo-Pitch softball league. He is single and is employed as a golf course maintenance greens-keeper at Kutshers Golf Course.   

PBA League

Makes It Debut

  Rivalry in name only is still alive and well with professional sports in the  metropolitan New York City area and although the Dodgers and Giants are long gone Brooklyn is back on the sports map with the basketball Nets and now the new Brooklyn Styles Professional Bowlers Association (PBA) team.

  Although the Brooklyn team and the New York City WTT KingPins are not actually based within the city limits sports fans there will enjoy the notoriety the names will bring to their area.

  The Styles made their debut in the new PBA team competition last Sunday in Allen Park, Mich as they racked up a 225-215 victory over the New York City WTT KingPins.

  Owned by Grey's Anatomy actor Jesse Williams, the Styles held a two-pin lead heading into the 10th frame.

  In the 10th frame KingPins anchor bowler Pete Weber struck and spared in his half of the 10th frame then reigning PBA player of the year Sean Rash threw two strikes to clinch victory for Brooklyn. 

  Rash, the franchise player for his team, surrounded himself with veteran tour champion Ryan Shafer, PBA Hall of Famer Walter Ray Williams Jr. and several up and coming young players Jason Sterner and  Ryan Ciminelli.

  This past Sunday's PBA league round included the top five of eight five-players teams that had qualified over a span of four days and 32 team games on four different lane conditions as part of the PBA Detroit Winter Swing at Thunderbowl Lanes.

  The win for the Styles gives them 18 points in the race for the top five positions for the end-of-season  finals. 

  Owner Billie Jean King's KingPins earned 12 points for their second place finish on Sunday.

  The Detroit Winter swing includes five rounds of PBA league competition with points awarded after each round. The top five teams after five rounds will advance to the Elias Cup finals on March 31 at Woodland Bowl as part of the PBA Tournament of Champions week.

  The Elias Cup is named in honor of PBA founder Eddie Elias. 

  The PBA league preliminary rounds continue Sunday at 4 p.m. on ESPN with coverage of the  Chris Paul PBA All-Stars. 

Ed's Outlook

  Sullivan County and area bowlers who enjoy watching live the intense competition levels of the Professional Bowlers Association (PBA) tour get that opportunity in several weeks with the United States Bowling Congress (USBC) Masters event Feb. 18-24 at the Brunswick Zone Carolier in North  Brunswick, NJ.

  This is the only east coast stop for the PBA this year and is one of the major tournaments for 2012-2013.

  Definitely one of bowling's most prestigious events the Masters is open to any USBC league bowler who has averaged 190 or higher for 21 games during the past two seasons and of course includes all the PBA super stars who will compete for one of the higher top prizes offered by the PBA.

  The defending Masters champion is Mike Fagan. 

  Ed Townsend is a consultant to the sport of bowling. If you have league scores, tournament information, score a 300 game or 800 series, let Ed know at 845-439-8177, email at edwardctownsend@hotmail.com or fax at 845-205-4474. View our column at http://bght.blogspot.com  We are also on Facebook.                                               

                                                   

The Bowling Tip

By Mike Luongo

  This tip is for all bowlers, regardless of age or level of play.

  So very often today bowlers find themselves off balance at the foul line.

  While there are many reasons for this, what you may not realize is that most bad finishes are a result of a bad start.

  The tip: Check your first step and see if it's too long. This will cause you to push the ball away too far and then your feet will have to play "catch up" to keep you from falling down.

  Try a small first step next time......it may help.

  Mike Luongo is a certified IBPSIA Pro Shop Operator, Master Instructor, USBC Silver Level Coach and an Advisor-Special Events assistant with the Storm and Roto Grip Bowling Ball Company. Have a question, call him at 435-720-7939 or email at mikel@stormbowling.com 

Local Scores

compiled by Ed Townsend)

Callicoon Kristal Bowl

Tues. Delaware Valley Men

  Mark Hawley 229, 183, Alan Rutledge 180, 194, Bruce Rutledge 211, Ed Leroy 183, Brian Marino 233, 204, Mark Scriber 190, Jeff Nober 192, 188, Brian Starr 180, 226, 202, 608, Eugene Fulton 233, 186, Mike Sorge 193, Mike Gieger 184, 187, Albert Tyles 186, Wally Warren  181, 180, Tom Bisig 192, Jackie Brockner 193, Dan Brown 180, John Armbrust 194, Troy Parucki 189, Tom Hubert 190, Bill Meyer 183, John Hubert 180, Matt Hubert 180, 212, 181, Dean Shattuck 225, 200, 602, Rick Weigelt 200, Damien VanLeuven 199. 

Fox Bowling Center

Wed. Men's Independent

  Tom Anderson 245, Zach Benson 225, 608, Andrew Bullis 650, Dale Conklin 255, 644, Bill Gleim 238, 604, Paul Ignatovich 245, Steve Jacobi 231, 630, Rob Johnson 253, 689, Gregory Keelser 226, 625, Robert MacNaught 233, Donnie Marino 279, 225, 236, 740, Mitch Persbacker 225, 249, 661, Paul Siegler 234, 624, Tim Smith 624, Jonathon Wayne 600, Zuke Wormuth 235, 604, Jeremy Wormuth 624, Ken Wormuth 278, 682, Jay Wormuth 609. 

Thurs. Men's Deposit Natl. 

  Al Bullis Jr. 246, 633, Dale Conklin 227, Ray Cornwell 235, 643, Shane Dirig 622, Nate Finch 603, Larry Jensen 257, 624, Scott Jensen 603, Robert Johnson 236, 288, 737, Greg Keesler 232, 266, 664, Willy Muller 607.

Friday Mixed Couples

  Briggsy Briggs 246, 635, Andy Bullis 278, 632, Frank Couse Sr. 241, 615, Mark McGraw 603, Sheri Oralls 184, 214, 544, Walt Oralls 226, 247, 654, Tammy Stanton 186, Dan Wormuth 248,  Michelle Wormuth 186, 502, Mitzi Wright 180. 

Sat. Morning Youth

  Junior league, Trisha McElroy 223, 205, 555, Kristy Capel 184, 209, 534, DJ Capel 180, Katrina Lester 168, Bantam league, Anton Leonard 109, 115, Thomas Schoonmaker 122, Billy Gilmore 102, Braenna Gleim 178, 162, Emily Brown 106, McKenzy Brown 108. 

Sunday Mixed Fun

  Reva Jones 507, Don Marino 631, Rick Mills 234, 606, Roger Mills 267, 657, Samantha Mills (youth girls) 107, 167, Savanna Mills (youth girls) 190, 175, 157, 522. 

Kiamesha Lanes

Monday Men's

  Eddie Lake 632, Roy Sweeney 605, Rick Lake 225, 277, 723, Mike Mulligan 613, Dan Ricco 226, 618, Mike Weiner 231, 653, Jaryl Scott 259, 690, Vinnie Collura 248, 674, Don Durland 600, Walt Edwards 227, 604, Lloyd Bridges 225, 640, Larry Berens 629, Rudy Belanchia 233, 662, Jon Wilhelm 245, 276, 736, Ronnie Totten 246, 238, 694, Cecil Walters 226, 664, Kevin Stackhouse 247, 226, 655, Michelle Scuderi 230, Corey VanKeuren 268, 627, John Lopez 243,  Justin Lopez 235, Gene Smith 619, Keith Smith 233, 237, 674, Craig Wilhelm 225, 245, 642, Eddie Walsh 225, 246, 677, Pedro Agapito 243, 637, Dave Graham 235, 658, Nate Sanders 267, 629, John Fischer 234, 236, 676, Michael Amore 244, Bobby Cooper 600, Jody Farquhar 225, Al Caycho 257, 658, Jim VanAken 234, 614, Tom Palmer 245, 228, 230, 703. 

Tues. Mixed Firefighters

  Mary Lee Williams 202, 235, 201, 638, Leanne Mangabang 211, 533, Debra Blackford 183, 513, Andrea Grossman 190, 190, 512, Melinda Gwiozdowski 207, Trasey Barres 202, Paul Minton 254, 257, 725, George Kelley 234, 670, Laresko Niifa 268, 668, Shane Cunningham 259, 226, 663, Russ Keesler 245, 662, Peter Nastasi 235, 653, Ed Guthrie 246, 648, Kyle Stevens 638, Jason Jones Jr. 235, 625, Rick Lake 227, 615, Kris Gwiozdowski 243, 606, Stan Gilmore 237.

Wednesday Men's

  Tim McIntyre 234, Tom Belgiovene 246, 632, Jon Wilhelm 237, 228, 658, Pedro Agapito 237, 620, Frank Eichenlaub III a 226, 617, Pete Nastasi 246, 613, Larry Whipple 268, 689, Kyle Matthews 242, 246, 668, Shane Cunningham 229, 618, David Sawall 235, 648, Jason Rogers 257, 652, Robert Beach 235, 627, Jo Jo VanKeuren237, 237, 679, Serafin Rodriguez 242, 681, Serafin Rodriguez III a 297, 638, Tim Bilyeu 225, 248, 681, Rick Lara 238, 230, 650, Donald Durland 239, 654, Paul Durland 243, Eddie Walsh 606, Pete Meachum 600, Carlos Torres 235, Paul Minton 277, 693, Ed Blume 607, Dwayne Cabrera 248, 259, 709, Tom Mitchell 601, Shane Conner 227, 242, 685, Merrill Conner 269, 235, 694. 

Thursday Ladies

  Pat Shuart 190, 188, Connie McKenley 204, Pat Gibson 194, Debbie Durland 215, 206, Tabatha Smith 185, 190, Monica Lane 206, Lisa Cartwright 192, 214, Audrey Woolard 204, 215, Trasey Barres 185, Franny Kaiser 188, Sonya Robinson 191, 180, Joan Lake 196, S. Schmahl 204.

Friday Mixed Doubles

  Trasey Barres 209, Cathy Carpenter 185, 184, 527, Mary Ann Drobysh-Berens 199, 530, Laura Palmer 180, Antionette Rau 203, 181, 203, 587, Lauren Ricco 185, Linda Schaefer 190, 500, Tammy Sze 520, Carolyn Williams 246, 601, Jennie Worden 184, Larry Berens 234, 38, Paul Berens 225, Orshii Boldiis 601, Vic Decker 232, David Graham 238, 673, Matthew Jahn 630, Eddie Lake 238, 226, 246, 710, Tom Palmer 226, Dan Ricco 228, Frank Scuderi 236, 234, 670, Kyle Stevens 258, 255, 246, 759, Lawrence Whipple 236, 246, 236, 718.

                                                            

Photos Identification

                                                

Keith  Smith

                                                       

The Brooklyn Styles Professional Bowlers Association (PBA) team won in the debut of the PBA team competition last Sunday. Shown here with his back to the camera is team captain Sean Rash and to his right team members Walter Ray Williams Jr., Ryan Shafer, Ryan Ciminelli and Jason Sterner.

                                                              

                             

Here & There Column 1-29-13

Folks Want Board Of Supervisors

  With Sullivan County's unemployment rate now reaching 10 percent and the county legislature raising taxes by nine percent its time to circulate petitions demanding a vote for bringing back the Board of Supervisors as the counties governing body.

  While getting out to the various events I attend I have found Sullivan County residents voicing total  support for returning county government back to the former Board of Supervisors.

  There just is not very much support for the present county legislature and few support a change from an appointed manager to an elected executive.

  The County legislature and the suggestion of adding an elected executive is nothing more then adding one layer of government on top of another layer that just cost too much for taxpayers of Sullivan County to handle.

  We like what we hear from Sullivan County Legislator Cindy Kurpil Gieger who feels the county is moving toward new goals of fiscal accountability and oversight of residents tax dollars.

  In a brief conversation with Cindy recently we saw a dedicated truthful new political figure who wants to turn away from the present status quo and the good old boy form of government we have seen for so many years.

  She has made it very clear that the executive form of government is just another layer of government and that it could be very costly.

  Under a County Board of Supervisors (BOS) she would serve well as an elected board chairman because she is advocating that she  would "like to see us improve the foundation of government."

  That foundation so many residents of the county have told us is the return to the Board of Supervisors which is the body that supervises the operation of county government in a number of counties in New York State (NYS). 

  A Board of Supervisors in NYS has legislative, executive and quasi-judicial powers. In NYS the BOS is made up and composed of the various town supervisors from across the county. Some BOS after the 1960's assigned each member a proportional vote based on the population that supervisor represented. 

  Some of these boards have allowed county voters to elect a full-time county manager or county executive. 

  A petition signed by a large portion of county residents could go far in demanding a vote on returning county government to a Board of Supervisors.