TC3 BASEBALL 10-13-13

  CANANDAIGUA--Former Tri-Valley Central School 2013 MVP Rodney Taylor "RJ" Jester completed an outstanding Fall baseball schedule at TC3 this past Sunday at the Finger Lakes Community College by going 3 for 6 in a doubleheader to achieve a 500 batting average.

  All three hits were singles. He also stole second base twice and scored two runs for the day. He posted one RBI.

  Jester played short stop and occasionally second base in his college debut season.

  TC3 is formally known as Tompkins-Cortland Community College and is located in Dryden near Cortland NY.  

  Jester has been listed as one of the top players on the team. 

  During the fall and winter months Jester will be working out in the weight room and the team has weekly practice sessions in the college field house.

  He noted "can't wait for the regular league spring play in March and April."

PHOTOS OF THE 10-13-13 GAME

                                                             

  

Bowling Highlights Column 10-18-13

King Of The Hill Tourney

  The once popular King of the Hill Tournament has returned to Sullivan County.

  This weekly tournament is now being held Wednesday evenings at 9:45 at Kiamesha Lanes.

  Tournament director is Josh Strang.

  The rules of the tournament are as follows:

  1. Qualifying will occur during your league play.

  2. Each entry will cost $10. Bowlers will use their league scores and handicap and entry must be paid for prior to the start of the first game.  

  3. One in four will qualify in each league. The cut score will be posted at the end of the of your league play.

  4. In the Tournament finals Wednesday night bowlers will use 90% of 230 for their handicap. 

  5. The average used will be the 2013-14 highest league average based on at least nine games.

  6. The finals will consist of head to head brackets and bowlers will draw for placement in the Bracket.

  7. The winner will be crowned King of the Hill and will come back and defend their title each week until they lose at no additional cost for entry.

  8. All leagues are eligible to compete.

  9. Diablo squad will be held at 9:30 Wednesday's and this is open to any bowler with an average from any league in any house. Fee is $12 to bowl one game and one out of four will qualify to bowl in this tournament.

  10. Winner gets 75% of the prize fund ($150 based on 24 entries) and second place gets 25% of the prize fund ($50 based on 24 entries).

  King of the Hill winners the past two weeks have included Paul Minton and James Durland. 

  If you have a question call Josh at 845-741-6849.

Ed's Outlook

  The United States Bowling Congress (USBC) and the Bowling Proprietors Association of America (BPAA) are making an investment of $5 million in support of a new youth membership and activation program.

  The new program significantly lowers cost for families and establishes a bowling industry field staff dedicated to youth intiatives.

  The new USBC Youth membership is $4 and includes a membership card, a certified average and the eligibility to participate in USBC certified events. All current based USBC Youth memberrship products will be discontinued. 

  Simple upgrade options for Bowlopolis and Junior Gold programs will remaIn the same. 

  Bowling centers, rather than USBC local associations, will have processing responsibility under the new program.

  The new youth membership structure and investment from BPAA and USBC changes the model to enhance affordability and ease of participation. 

  We salute these two organizations for moving forward and embracing a vision that includes a tangible commitment that hopefully will protect bowling's future as these changes gives everyone the opportunity to attract new youth bowlers. 

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

Bowling Tip

By Mike Luongo

  The tip this week is for all bowlers but will be especially beneficial to youth and beginning bowlers.

  Many bowlers worry too much about their steps and footwork, giving very little thought to their upper body position. In the past, most new bowlers were told that you must use a four step approach and push the ball away on the first step.

  This advise was generally imparted lby someone with the word "Coach" lettered on their shirt. Unfortunately, this advise is pure rubbish.

  First of all, all bowlers have different body types, different flexibility and different lengths to their arms and legs. So how is it possible that everyone can effectively use the exact same four step approach? They can't.

  If you look back at the legends of the game, did any two bowlers have exactly the same style? No.

  The most important thing is to get the bowler's body in the correct position....head over the ball with the bowling shoulder titled to the ball side. In this way, the feet will go where they must so that you do not fall down.

  The bottom line is if you are someone that works with new or youth bowlers, you must understand that everyone has different physiology so need to help them get their body into the correct position and not focus on how many steps they take (or how these steps are taken) to get to the foul line.

  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)

Kiamesha Lanes

Monday Men's

  Eddie Lake 247, a nice 299, 228, 774, Rick Lake 279, Mike Weiner 254, 247, 654, Greg Fallon 237, 674, Paul Durland 600, Vinnie Collura 229, 623, Donnie Durland 258, 268, 727, Juan Lopez 242, 628, Rudy Belanchia 237, 646, John Fischer 226, 604, Jon Wilhelm 290, 256, 769, Kevin Stackhouse 236, John Hoffmann 248, 649, Eddie Walsh 232, 238, 649, Pedro Agapito 232, 235, 666, Frank Scuderi 228, 621, Todd Houghtaling 245, 631, Craig Wilhelm 607, Larry Whipple 248, 636, Jim Piontec 259, 237, 653, Kyle Giordano 618, Josh Strang 233, 620, Tim McIntyre 227, Jim VanAken 254, 649, Charlie Tuttle 275, Brett Budd 256, 226, 704, George Budd 254, 600, Jody Farquhar 226, 616, Bobby Cooper 612, Frank Amore 230, Armen Murad 247, 670, Mike Amore 227, 621, Dave Graham 248, 680, Keith Smith 226, 654.

Tues. Mixed Firefighters

  Mary Lee Williams 189, 236, 593, Vera Bernhardt 205, 192, 534, Trasey Barres 205, 521, Carena Collura 196, 520, Debra Blackford 222, 516, Wendy Swan 192, 503, Chris Stevens 259, 233, 244, 736, Paul Minton 232, 258, 713, Eddie Walsh 241, 279, 702, Kyle Stevens 259, 699, Russ Keesler 237, 245, 696, Tom Palmer 226, 239, 676, Ed Guthrie 259, 669, Kris Gwiozowski 244, 225, 659, Peter Nastasi 237, 654, Kevin Stackhouse 649, George Kelley 244, 617, Jack Rustic 266.

Wednesday Men's

  

  Tim McIntyre 245, 673, Josh Strang 277, 227, 722, James VanAken 259, 226, 698, Robert Sze 248, Keith Smith 248, 638, Steve Belgiovene 247, 681, John Fischer 225, 637, Larry Whipple 246, 619, Timmy Minton 244, 631, Chris Parken 244, 231, 685, Charlie Tuttle 246, 638, Kyle Matthews 235, 619, Shane Cunningham 234, 243, 692, Jason Rogers 226, 631, Mikey Travis 255, 669, Nick Price 248, 625, Jo Jo Van Keuren 276, 241, 740, Rick Lara 256, 604, John Hoffmann 632, Jason Jones Jr. 257, 672, James Durland 279, 279, 238, 796, Larry Hicks 240, 258, 273, 771, Carlos Torres 254, 236, 710, Paul Minton 247, 644, Eddie Blume 604, Jason Jones 234, 239, 664, Dwayne Cabrera 259, 634, Merrill Conner 254, 645.

Thursday Ladies

  Tina Tuttle 187, Valerie Fersch 190, Audrey Woolard 193, Karen Gabriel 181, Ann Sawyer 193, Joan Lake 264, Denise Collins 182, 226, Shirley Bowens 197, 199, Mary Lee Williams 180, 226, Trasey Barres 187, Vera Bernhardt 183.   

Beechwood Lanes

Monday Ladies

  J. McCormack 160, Tracy Puerschner 169, Janet Bertholf 196, Diane Staves 155, 170, 186, 511, Jackie Gieger 174, 170, 154.

Liberty Bowl

Thursday Ladies

  Debbie Sklar 150, Maureen Hopper 226, Connie Beach 162, Billie Jo Bound 165, Carly Sklar 164, Tabatha Smith 153, 173, Flo Good 179, Joan Fredenburg 175, 190, 501, Stella Schmahl 173, Maureen Barber 153, Sue Jones 160, 156, Diane Edwards 154.

  Liberty Bowl is forming a Monday Men's league (2 on a team) and a Sunday Mixed league with 2 on a team (any mix). 

  A Saturday Morning Youth league  will run fro 25 weeks. 

  Francine Kaiser and Tabitha Smith are the  Youth Program Directors.

  Information on any of these Liberty Bowl leagues can be obtained from            Franny at 845-794-5561 or Carmine at 845-794-6328.

  Liberty Bowl open hours include Wednesday from 3-9, Thursday 6-9, Friday 4-11, Saturday 12-11 and Sunday 12-5. 

Callicoon Kristal Bowl

Mon. Hortonville Ladies

  Sue Naughton 189, 170, Lillian Zieres 167, 199, 167, 533, Rebecca Rhodes 192, Marty Bogdanowitz 160, Barbara Pingel 154, Judy Mohn 159, Mardette Wilcox 158, 185, Kelly Ellsworth 155, Pat Hocker 157. 

Tues. Del. Valley Men's

  Mark Yewchuck 242, Joe Gager 220, Bob Head 197, 180, Dean Shattuck 196, Bruce Rutledge 199, Chris Marston 186, Rob Bivins 199, Kris Rasmussen 186, Mike Gieger 181, 180, Jackie Brockner 180, Cricket Hubert 193, Matt Hubert 201.

Wednesday Men's

  John Kline 190, 193, 195, Dennis Brockner 195, Rich Thony 222, 201, Brian Brustman 188, 182, Alby Thony 195.

                                                                            

  

                                            

 

Here & There Column 10-15-13

Thank God For Volunteers

    In taking a few hours out of our recent Tennessee-Virginia vacation to ride along with my brother-in law on his weekly mission to deliver food to the needy it became so evident to me that I began asking where is this great country of ours when it comes to helping those in need.

    Dave and Barbara Cross of Spring Hill, Tenn., former Sullivan County residents of both Liberty and Monticello where Dave was employed by New York State Electric & Gas Corporation , are active members of the Spring Hill, Tenn. United Methodist Church. Through an agreement with local grocery stores and pizza restaurants members of the church pickup day old bread and pastry and pizza pies that customers did not come and pickup.

    My brother and sister-in-law then travel several miles outside the city to a small trailer (mobile home) park to distribute the bread and pizza that was picked up earlier that day.

    It was quite evident by the overall condition of most of the homes that whatever help could be given to these folks is greatly needed and very much appreciated.

    It was good to hear the recipients of this food say "thank you and God bless" to us. I had a brief opportunity to talk with several residents there and as I got back in the truck my thoughts were why is this happening in this great country of ours.

    We spend millions and million to help feed the needy in other parts of the world but we fail sometimes in seeing poverty and need that is staring us right in the face.  If it wasn't for volunteers, church programs and food pantry's set up to help the poor I dread to think what the end result for many of those in need would be.

    In delivering food items volunteers often offer words of encouragement, advise and prayer.

    These few hours spending time seeing folks reaching out to help the poor nurtured something in me and made me more aware of the spiritual side of life in that we will feed each other in many ways every day.

  Wake up America....we have needs right here in our country that should be taken care of first and thank God for volunteers who are trying to meet some of these needs.         

                                                       

PHOTO IDENTIFICATION 

                                                     

Former Liberty/Monticello resident Dave Cross, left, sorts various food items he delivers each week to needy folks living outside the city of Springs Hills, Tennessee. 

                 

Bowling Highlights Column 10-11-13

 World Series Of Bowling

  The fifth edition of the Professional Bowlers Association (PBA) World Series of Bowling (WSOB V) is shaping up to provide the most drama and excitement of all of them.

  The WSOB V will include new events, a sold-out field of the world's most talented players representing a record 22 countries and an end-of-season battle for the PBA's most prestigious honors

  These honors include Player of the Year, eligibility for the 2014 PBA League Draft and much more.

  Created in 2009 the PBA WSOB provided the sport with it's greatest international showcase and countless memorable moments hasve been recorded for the history books.

  The fifth edition of the multi-event championships is scheduled for October 25-November 3 at South Point Bowling Center in Las Vegas and bowling fans around the world will be able to follow  the action by watching more than 60 hours of live online coverage on Xtra Frame, liver scoring on pba.com and 14 hours of nationally-televised coverage on ESPN over seven consecutive
Sunday's starting December 1. 

  The fifth edition of the World Series will retain its traditional roots. It will feature four animal pattern championships (the Cheetah, Viper, Chameleon and Scorpion Championships, conducted on the unique lane conditioning patterns that bear those animal names), and the qualifying rounds for the four animal events will determine the 24 finalists who will compete for the 2013 PBA World Championship. 

  All five of the championship tournaments will be televised by ESPN. First prize in each animal pattern event is $20,000, first prize in the PBA World Championship is $50,000.

  Also returning to the World Series schedule will be the World Tenpin Bowling Association's World Bowling Tour Men's and Women's Finals, presented by the PBA.

  New to the World Series program will be a PBA50 Finals, a PBA Regional Players Invitational Finals and a special High 5 Gear PBA League Challenge Match USA vs. The World.

  If all these activities aren't enough, there also will be optional PBA All-Regions Singles and PBA West Region Member/Non-member Doubles tournaments over the Nov. 1-3 weekend. 

Agapito, Budd

Score 300 Games

                                            

  The road to a successful bowling career and important steps to becoming a member of the Professional Bowlers Association continued last week when 18-year-old Rock Hill bowling phenom Pedro Agapito lll bowled his third career 300 game in a two-week span.

  This 300 came in the Kiamesha Lanes Wednesday Men's league October 2 on lanes 7 and 8 using his Brunswick Aura bowling ball. Pedro's series for the night included a 300, 253, 221, 774.

  His Wednesday team is Dutch's with team mates John Fischer, Tom Belgiovene and Steven Belgiovene.

  A week previous to this score in the Monday (Sept. 23) Men's league, also at Kiamesha Lanes Pedro  smashed the maples for a 259, 300, 245 and his first 800 series (804).

  His first 300 game was bowled on March 13, 2012 in the Tuesday Mixed Firefighters league at Kiamesha Lanes.

  He maintains a 245 average in the Monday league and a 214 average in the Wednesday league. 

  Pedro graduated from the Monticello Central School in June and is looking to attend Sullivan County Community College in January. He is employed by McDonald's and is the son of Kim Gallagher and Pedro Agapito. 

  In the Monday Men's league Jacon Budd scored a 234, 300, 236, 770. He bowls with the Quality Sealcoat team consisting of team mates Deigo Caba, George Budd and Brett Budd.   

  League secretary Josh Strang noted that Budd refuses to give out any personal information. We also emailed Budd asking for information but never received a returned answer.

Ed's Outlook  

  Three New York schools are among six schools nationwide that have been awarded grants in the form of mobile bowling equipment as part of The Bowling Foundation's continuing effort to help enhance lives through the sport of bowling.

  The kids, valued at $1200, include six carpet bowling l anes, rubberized bowling balls and pins, plus instructional DVD's to assist coaches and teachers in introducing and instructing students in the game of bowling.

  The three New York schools include Shedridan Academy for Young Leaders PS 457 in the Bronx, Wildwood Programs Inc./Wildwood School, Schenectady and Mary White Ovington in Brooklyn. 

  With so many schools facing financial difficulties the Mobile Bowling Equipment program annually helps schools. disabled and disadvantaged service groups and youth groups purchase equipment to teach and enjoy bowling.

  A great program that reaches out toward youth,  those less fortunate, giving them increased chance for success, health, fitness and the joy of sport while fostering bowling across all sectors of society. 

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

Bowling Tip

By Mike Luongo

  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 dessities 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, it 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 a cerified 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)

Kiamesha Lanes

Monday Men's

  Eddie Lake 245, 245, 277, 767, Rick Lake 614, Shane Connor 255, 618, Mike Weiner 262, 634, Greg Fallon 256, 244, 684, Vinnie Collura 257, 245, 247, 749, Donnie Durland 248, 250, 711, Justin Lopez 248, 644, John Fischer 267, 659, Jon Wilhelm 237, 633, Tim Totten 233, Ronnie Totten 259, 257, 725, Kevin Stackhouse 280, 686, John Hoffmann 268, 693, Nick Price 603, Eddie Walsh 229, 620, Pedro Agapito 242, 258, 662, Mike Scuderi 254, 635, Todd Houghtaling 233, Lloyd Bridges 651, Larry Whipple 225, Keith Smith 658, Dave Graham 256, 248, 684, Merrill Steinhilbergo 232, 612, Jim VanAken 248, 680, Charlie Tuttle 233, 230, 669, Brett Budd 267, 664, Jody Farquhar 258, 659, Armen Murad 226, 617, Mike Amore 636.

Tues. Mixed Firefighters

  Chris Stevens 248, 244, 705, Ed Guthrie 267, 690, Kyle Stevens 245, 246, 686, Shane Cunningham 253, 677, James Fiore 236, 247, 666, Laresko Niifa 255, 644, Paul Minton 244, 643, Kevin Stackhouse 241, 631, Eddie Blume 233, 625, Jack Rustic 226, Carena Collura 203, 202, 575, Wendy Swan 211, 555, Leanne Mangabang 205, 183, 543, Laura Palmer 226, 182, 541, Mary Lee Williams 180, 511, Vera Bernhardt 186, 508.

Wed. Men's

  Jon Wilhelm 274, 668, Chris Stevens 247, 631, AJ Atkins 243, 618, Larry  Whipple 234, 626, Pedro Agapito 249, 663, John Fischer 235, 637, Keith  Smith 234, 247, 705, Robert Sze 618, James VanAken 230, 637, Josh Strang 615, Tim McIntyre 233, 628, Dan VanAken 227, 267, 234, 728, Frank DiCostanzo 245, 605, James Durland 256, 236, 693, Russell Bivins 229, Larry Hicks 247, Carlos Torres 234, 245, 683, Paul Minton 258, 237, 225, 720, David Garlinghouse 246, 628, Merrill Conner 245, 624, Charlie Tuttle 234, 613, Kyle Matthews 245, 661, Shane Cunningham 233, 622, Jason Rogers 247, 278, 747, Nick Price 232, 236, 623, Pete Mitro 230, Serafin Rodriguez lll a 233, 232, 625, Rick Lara 234, 654, Joe Brown 269, 666, John Hoffmann 618. 

Thurs. Ladies

   Monica Lane 193, Denise Collins 224, Sherry Laird 188, Kelly Shattuck 214, Trasey Barres 217, Franny Kaiser 183, Karen Gabriel 193, 180, 223, 596, Debbie Polin 238, 190, 183, 611, Pat Shuart 181, Ann Sawyer 207, Mary Lee Williams 191, 194. 

Fox Bowling Center

Wed. Men's Independent

  Andrew Bullis 237, 244, 663, Dale Conklin 601, Frank Couse Sr. 234, 236, 687, Brandon Drumm 613, Mark Hawley 601, Jack Hazen 256, 653, Paul Ignatovich 236, 226, 655, Rob Johnson 225, 639, Jerry Kulakosky 247, 656, Donnie Marino 246, 240, 702, Wilbur McAdams 245, 679, Josh Milucky 235, 653, Paul Siegler 619, Jonathon Wayne 248, 611, Jim Winans 254, Zuke Wormuth 249, 246, 227, 722, Tony Wright 235, 609. 

Thurs. Men's Deposit Ntl.

  Ray Cornwell 236, 609, Mike Costello 227, Bill Gleim 248, 676, Scott Jenson 256, 629, Greg Keesler 237, 617, Ed Milk 237, Dick Price 226, 616, Jim Valentine 229, 607.

Friday Couples

  Frank Couse Sr. 242, 232, 682, Melinda Francisco 180, Rick Mills 231, 621, Sheri Oralls 192, Walt Oralls 225, 603, Tim Smith 256, 684, Sandy Wagner 191, Dan Wormuth 236, 616, Jeremy Wormuth 641, Michelle Wormuth 191, 507.

Callicoon Kristal Lanes

Mon. Hortonville Ladies

  Lillian Zieres 164, 175, Rebecca Rhodes 151, Maureen Schlott 165, 163, Chris Burr 152, Debbie Loughrey 171, Heidi Schick 159, Mardette Wilcox 160, Katie Fenshaw 157.

Tues. Del. Valley Men's

  Mark Yewchuck 191, 187, Joe Gager 236, Dean Shattuck 191, Bob Cady 181, Mark Hawley 180, Rob Bivins 191, Ed LeRoy 198, Kris Rasmussen 200, Brian Marino 194, Mark Scriber 180, Gary Maas 185, Brian Starr 226, 230, 601, Mike Sorge 197, Troy Parucki 186, Eric Kubenik 192, Bill Meyer 196.

Wednesday Men's

  Dennis Brockner 189, Rich Thony 193, 232, Robert Glassel Sr. 196, Robert Glassel Jr. 199, Joel Turner 182, John Diehl 188, Hopper Hubert 190, Jack Diehl 182, Mark Yewchuk 191.

                                                 

Here & There Column 10-8-13

Broad Based Tax Cuts For All

  New Yorkers pay  more per capita in taxes than taxpayers in any other state in the nation.

  Certainly not something we enjoy swallowing or should be proud of and it's time New York's tax and regulatory policies are reformed to reduce the state's overall tax burden.

  It's no secret that New York's tax code is cluttered with credits, deductions and other loopholes driven by short term policy goals and political considerations than by the basic principles of tax fairness, efficiency, simplicity, visibility and competitiveness.

  We here in upstate New York tend to see more of the slow economic growth that is due to the tax burden and over the past 15-years, the state's property tax burden has increased more than 73 percent......two times as much as the rate of inflation and well beyond the national average.

  It's time for New York State to focus more on broad-based tax cuts for all and a better, more balanced mix of targeted and broad-based tax relief is overdue.

  It not a surprising fact that a recent Siena College survey found that consumer confidence in New York is at a 20-month low.

  Bipartisan action in Albany has produced the 2% property tax cap  and the next step must be mandate relief that local leaders are crying for. 

  A comprehensive tax reform agenda for 2014 hopefully should gain bipartisan support and action in our state Legislature.

  New York government has a long and sometimes not so proud track record of talking a good game but not delivering. Many folks just become sick and tired or being taxed to death and pick up and move out to other tax-friendly states.

  We must demand mandate relief and regulatory reform because we have no future as the tax capital of the nation.

                                                             

Bowling Highlights Column 10-4-13

                       Agapito Scores Second Career 300 

                                                

     Eighteen-year-old Rock Hill bowler Pedro Agapito III has recorded his second career 300 game and his first career 800 series.

  Pedro's scores of 259, 300, 245, 804 were recorded on September 23 in the Kiamesha Lanes Monday Men's league.

   He bowled these games on lanes 11 and 12 using a Brunswick Aura 1 bowling ball.

   His team mates on the Who's That team include NIck Price, Eddie Walsh and John Hoffmann. 

    Agapito's first career 300 was bowled on March 13, 2012 in the Tuesday Mixed Firefighters league at Kiamesha Lanes. 

   Pedro at that time was in his Junior year at Monticello Central High School. He graduated in June and has been bowling for some eight years both in the Saturday Morning Youth leagues at Kiamesha and last year in the Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday adult leagues also at Kiamesha Lanes.   

  He has scored a number of 299 and 279 single games and his highest series before the 804 was a 796.

  Pedro presently maintains a 253 average in the Monday league.

  Agapito two years ago indicated he is pointing his bowling career and his major goal of becoming a member of the Professional Bowlers Association and competing on the PBA tour.

  He presently is employed by McDonald's and is looking to start college at Sullivan County Community College in January. 

  He is the son of Kim Gallagher and Pedro Agapito.                                    

                                       Ed's Outlook

  Poughkeepsie New York will host the 78th Annual New York State Women's Championships in April and May 2014 at the Hoe Bowl Mardi-Bob Lanes.

  Tournament dates include April 5-6, 11-13, 26-27, May 2-4, 17-18.

  The 2014 Queens Tournament will be held Saturday, April 12 at Hoe Bowl Holiday Bowl in Wappingers Falls.

  Entry blanks for this these tournaments hosted by the Hudson Valley USBC are available online at www.bowlny.com 

  The 90th Annual New York State Open (Men's) Championships will be held in April and May 2014 at the AMF Empire Lanes in Webster, NY.

  Tournament dates include April 12-13, 26-27, May 3-4, 16-18.

  Entry blank for this tournament hosted by the Rochester USDBC Bowling Association are available online at www.bowlny.com 

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

                                    Bowling Tip

                                By Mike Luongo 

    Bowlers: This week's tip is for any bowler who ends up out of balance at the foul line when delivering a bowling ball.

  If you find your self unable to finish your delivery in a strong balanced position, it may be a result of your follow through.

  It is important that when you follow through on your delivery, you do not reach OUT with your arm. but UP with your follow through.  The reason?

  If you reach out, the weight of the ball will pull your upper body forward and may cause you to lose your balance. If you reach up, you can stay planted in a strong, solid position to deliver your bowling ball with accuracy and leverage.

  Mike Luongo is a certified IBPSIA Pro Shop Operator, 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 434-720-7939 or vie email at mikel@stormbowling.com

                                                             Local Scores

                        (compiled by Ed Townsend)

                                 Beechwood Lanes

                                  Monday Ladies

  Diane Staves 150, 169, Diane Conroy 159, Lori Kimmes 164, Barbara Cady 159, Jackie Gieger 157, 152.

                        Callicoon Kristal Bowl

                             Hortonville Ladies

  Linda Millis 157, Kelly Gombita 166, Lillian Zieres 189, 212, 533, Jane Benson 176, Maureen Schlott 152, Debbie Loughrey 164, Judy Mohn 168, Mardette Wilcox 183, 151.

                                Tues. Del. Valley Men

  Samii Markoa 201, Bruce Rutledge 184, 201, 183, Ed LeRoy 193, Brian Marino 203, Mike Sorge 191, Troy Parucki 191, Chris Berner 181, Joe Gager 202, Damien VanLeuven 214, 182.

                                Fox Bowling Center

                               Wed. Men's Independent

  Andy Boice 238, 232, 647, Andrew Bullis 266, 667, Frank Couse Sr. 236, 626, Shane Dirig 232, 628, Brian Drumm 615, Bill Gleim 245, 628, Jack Hazen 234, 235, 231, 700, Larry Jenson 233, 622, Rob Johnson 237, 280, 740, Gregory Keesler 226, 626, Jerry Kulakosky 246, 636, Donnie Marino 225, 612, Jonathon Wayne 231, 646, Jeremy Wormuth 247, 611.

                                 Thurs. Men's Deposit Natl.

  Craig Conklin 235, 621, Frank Couse Sr. 242, 621, Bill Gleim 230, 279, 733, Paul Ignatovich 236, 600, Larry Jenson 232, 625, Matt Johnson 247, 675, Pat Kille 620.

                              Friday Couples

  Stacy Briggs 204, Andy Bullis 234, 626, Frank Couse Sr. 267, 685, Lenn Davis 230, Crystal Ellis 181, 500, Dan Koch 254, 625, Dana McGraw 197, 215, 578, Sheri Oralls 202, 530, Walt Oralls 269, 636, Tim Smith 246, 647, Sandy Wagner 233, 523, Dan Wormuth 235, 269, 716.

                               Kiamesha Lanes

                                     Monday Men's

  Eddie Lake 239, 640, Rick Lake 623, Mike Mulligan 236, Shane Connor 248, 610, Dan Ricco 242, 645, Mike Weiner 610, Vinnie Collura 227, 257, 708, Donnie Durland 279, 665, Rudy Belanchia 236, 641, John Fischer 246, 673, Jon Wilhelm 238, 672, Ronnie Totten 242, 233, 687, Kevin Stackhouse 606, Eddie Walsh 243, 270, 705, John Hoffmann 624, Frank Scuderi 268, 626, Craig Wilhelm 610, Jim Piontec 266, 609, Dave Graham 626, Mike Amore 230, 624, Armen Murad 259, 257, 708, Jason Budd 626, George Budd 225, 608, Brett Budd 632, Charlie Tuttle 277, 624, Jim VanAken 237, 246, 674, Tim McIntyre 607.

                               Tues. Mixed Firefighters

  Mary Lee Williams 203, 189, 547, Trasey Barres 180, 533, Andrea Grossman 201, 526, Debra Blackford 201, 517, Shane Cunningham 240, 255, 256, 751, Russ Keesler 236, 257, 683, Kevin Stackhouse 233, 665, Eddie Walsh 232, 253, 661, Laresko Niifa 249, 660, Kyle Stevens 226, 651, Peter Scannell 246, 644, Paul Minton 253, 641, Larry Whipple 635, Bret Budd 629, Jack Rustic 242, 628, Ed Guthrie 228, 608, Chris Stevens 607, Jim Gerrard 233.

                                Wednesday Men's

  Chris Parken 600, Charlie Tuttle 600, David Sawall 232, 272, 712, Jason Rogers 290, 233, 269, 792, Vinnie DeGraw 228, Jo Jo VanKeuren 227, 228, 674, Rick Lara 258, 618, John Hoffmann 231, 267, 710, Paul Durland 232, James Durland 278, 233, 709, Russell Bivins 258, 682, Paul Minton 257, 246, 244, 747, Jason Jones 237, Dwayne Cabrera 621, Shane Connedr 278, 658, David Garlinghouse 227, 627, Merrill Conner 232, 244, 673, Steve Rivera 236, Tim McIntyre 627, James VanAken 259, 235, 256, 750, Billy Curry 225, 234, 630, Keith Smith 227, 245, 650, John Fischer 232, 242, 685, Pedro Agapito 246, 640, Larry Whipple 603, A. J. Atkins 234, Timmy Minton 278, 667. 

                                   Thursday Ladies

  Joan Lake 187, 206, Pat Shuart 184, Denise Collins 188, Trasey Barres 201, Audrey Woolard 195, Mary Lee Williams 182, Debbie Polin 208, 231, Liz Stubits 200, Lisa Cartwright 194. 

                                   Friday Mixed

  Joan Lake 185, Kevin Stackhouse 235, 637, Debbie Polin 191, 209, 550, Jon Wilhelm 263, 654, Greg Kuchar 605, John Hoffmann 226, 643, Trasey Barres 187, 520, Larry Whipple 624, Antionette Rau 214, 199, 193, 606, Ryan Lepke 258, 642, Justina Eichenlaub 202, Frank Eichenlaub lll a 260, 230, 683, Dave Graham 226, 627, Mary Ann Drobysh Berens 197, 527, Tim McIntyre 617, James VanAken 246, 671, Frank Scuderi 245, 667.

                                      

  

Manor's Main Street Stand

                                  

  Kirk and Sara Madison have never looked for the easy life and a rocking chair and now work 12 to 14 hours a day in their newly expanded full service restaurant known as Madison's Main Street Stand,

  Some five years ago they built this business specializing in pizza, subs and soft serve ice cream but prior to opening the popular Stand they owned and operated the Registration Systems Inc.

  A slumping economy and traveling on the road for some 40 weeks out of the year took its toll and they sold and closed this business because the stress and travel just got to be too much. 

  What formerly housed the Registration Systems Inc. business underwent months of extensive renovations and remodeling and now houses a beautiful modern expanded full service restaurant and bar with a seating capacity of 64 when they are full.

  Menu items (subject to change without notice) include dinner selections like Chicken Enchilada, Twisted Fettuccine Alfredo, Lobster and Shrimp Ravioli, Veal Parmigiana, Spaghetti and Meatballs, NY Strip 12oz, Seared Pacific Cod a nice selection of appetizers, fresh house made salads and a nice variety of other authentic Italian cuisine.

  A  full service bar menu is also available. 

  Additional employees have been hired to work the new restaurant and Kirk noted that he serves as the head chef. 

  Madison's Main Street Stand will continue to feature their pizza, delicious homemade bread and rolls still made daily and their sandwiches and subs are still available for takeout.

  Dinner hours at the 46 Main Street location are Tuesday through Sunday from 4-9

  Restaurant information can be obtained by calling 845-439-4368.

  As a former popular Rockland Township businessman use to say, "It's worth the trip from anywhere."

                                                    

PHOTO IDENTIFICATION

                                        

Madison's Main Street Stand restaurant owners Kirt and Sarah Madison with waitress Adel Maldonado and bartender Jordan DuMond.